froog wrote: » the big worry would be trump starting a war with iran. it's most definitely not beyond the realms of possibility with the latest uranium enrichment news.
one armed dwarf wrote: » They say one more infraction will get him a perma ban Why is this more shocking to me than the riots, I can't say
Hurrache wrote: » He's going to get very angryhttps://twitter.com/TwitterSafety/status/1346970431039934464?s=19
Manic Moran wrote: » They did. What's being reported now is the activation of the entire DC Guard, as opposed to the partial activation which had been requested ahead of time and approved. Technically, we invaded because they harbored terrorists and wouldn't hand them over. A distinction. That members of the Taliban, themselves, later started to use terroristic techniques was not relevant at the time. I'll try again in three lines. Planting bombs (or even threatening to plant bombs) for ideological goals = terrorism Storming a legislative chamber =/= terrorism. A shooting offense, sure. But not terrorism. It is possible for both conditions to happen simultaneously and to distinguish between them. Umm. You have missed the last five or six pages of forceful discussion? To include my expressing unequivocal disapproval of the actions of the protestors both as to motivation and technique? What the hell more do you want for me to "take a stand"? This is why I took a break from this thread. Heaven forbid I should have any form of partial disagreement or quibble, for fear I be branded an extremist/Trumpist/whatever-the-hell-you-genetically-disapprove of. Again, I observe it is not enough that I condemn without any reservation at all the actions which occurred in DC, which I have explicitly done; I must also use the approved form of verbal description to do it, despite my belief that it is not applicable. And instead of simply disagreeing on the grounds of interpretation of a word which HAS NO UNIVERSALLY ACCEPTED DEFINITION (See sentence #1 for the Wiki entry for "Terrorism"), I am deemed to have lost credibilty, gone off the edge, become delusional, and become a mental gymnast, to quote other posters. This is the standard of political discourse on Boards? You're no better than American politicians.
Kermit.de.frog wrote: » There are republicans tweeting to have Trump impeached now. The sense is the rubicon has finally been crossed. .
Leroy42 wrote: » You invaded their country because some of them were terrorists.
Rjd2 wrote: » Unless the Republicans are somewhat MAGA orientated or loyal Trumpers before now then sadly it doesn't matter. It needs to be those who are respected in that world to come out with harsh criticism for it to properly sting.
Kermit.de.frog wrote: » Twitter telling Trump what to do and he has to do it or he won't get back on. He'll go ballistic!
Shelga wrote: » Presume it would be section 4 of the 25th amendment which would be invoked, which allows other officials to declare that the president is unfit to lead. It has never been used, although other sections of the 25th have. I think it requires the votes of two-thirds of both houses- is this really likely to happen? Wouldn’t it just inflame the angry mob so much more? All they have to do is get through the next 14 days...
Widdensushi wrote: » Given bidens age he will be doing well to finish his term without health or mental health issues, surely they have younger candidates available
Big Pussy Bonpensiero wrote: » My god, 2 meltdowns 1 day. When there is literally no one else backing up your point it might be a decent sign that you're wrong. Either that or everyone here (except for you - of course!) is "no better than American politics."
PropJoe10 wrote: » Today is going to be quite a day in Washington :D
Manic Moran wrote: » I am willing to accept the latter possibility, at least in the case of those who are arguing my motives as opposed to accepting that I may have an honest difference of opinion on what should be categorised as terrorism.
doxy79 wrote: » Anyone know what the deleted tweets were? I presume just the usual stop the steal nonsense?
L1011 wrote: » Along the lines of "I love you and what you're doing but go home. And the election was stolen".
Carfacemandog wrote: » What are your thoughts on the bombs found in the RNC and (by the looks of it) DNC only around the corner from Capitol Hill?
BonnieSituation wrote: » Right... I'm assuming you missed out on the last 2 years of the campaign leading to the election in November? Good thing he has a VP though? Good thinking Joe. --- Trump's twitter has been locked for 12 hours. Adam Smith (Rep., DEM, WA) has just called him a narcissistic psychopath. I guess EVERYONE is now completely done after all this. I am dying to see how Cruz worms his way out of this.
Water John wrote: » Adam Smith is Democrat, but what he said was true.
