TheAuthority Posted February 5, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted February 5, 2021 1 hour ago, villakram said: Or Joe Biden's 50yrs of continuously being on the side of the corporate over that of the people. He's made political mistakes. He has apologized for some and not for others. He's made some bad choices and good choices. Your conclusion to those FACTS is therefore very flawed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
il_serpente Posted February 6, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted February 6, 2021 (edited) They've nabbed another wholesome insurrectionist. These are obviously just good, ordinary folks who want the best for their country. https://www.huffpost.com/entry/woman-who-helped-coordinate-attack-on-capitol-smashed-window-with-pipe-arrested_n_601d744bc5b69749da3d4b6f Quote A Pennsylvania mother of eight who gave instructions for storming the U.S. Capitol building through a bullhorn has been arrested.... ...“I was not part of a plot — organized, whatever,” Powell, who spoke from an undisclosed location, told Farrow in a Feb 2 profile. “I have no military background ... I’m a mom with eight kids. That’s it. I work. And I garden. And raise chickens. And sell cheese at a farmers’ market.” She forgot to add "And subvert democracy." But i guess that might have altered the optics she's going for a little. Edited February 6, 2021 by il_serpente add quote 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCJonah Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 Really interesting. But also on a side note, how many of these idiots think Bill Gates is trying to put a chip in them so he can track them? Guess what... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post magnkarl Posted February 6, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted February 6, 2021 14 hours ago, villakram said: Terrified. No, it more that the savior of freedom & democracy that Biden is supposed to be, will be revealed to the be the unabashed nonsense that it is. What will all those who cared so much about things do then? Probably, turn off and ignore things much as was the case before Trump, e.g., remember the raging hypocrisy of the Obama presidency and the Bush presidency before that. Or Joe Biden's 50yrs of continuously being on the side of the corporate over that of the people. I think a lot of people are wondering what it is you are comparing DT to have such a slanted view of anyone not DT. Do you think DT was a massive success for America? In my view DT got one thing right in his whole 4 year period. He got tougher on China. Did he create growth? Nope. Did he drain the swamp? Nope. He hired even more corrupt cronies. Did he build a wall? Nope. He built a few kilometres at a cost that is beyond ridiculous. He then let his mates scam the crap out of his MAGA-loons. Did he make the American market grow? By all means, most American presidents have had growth in the stock market. This isn’t on DT. Most of us are fairly clear that all American presidents are going to further American hegemony. That’s nothing new. What’s new since Jan 20 is that America isn’t ruled by a self professed criminal with zero credibility in life who spent every minute of his presidency vomiting on Twitter. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sne Posted February 7, 2021 Share Posted February 7, 2021 Maybe not politics but related to it. Trump has been expelled and banned from SAG, Screen Actors Guild (he already resigned from it as he knew he would get expelled to avoid another L) meaning he can not be part of any SAG sanctioned TV-show or movie. No more The Apprentice or WWE for example. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villakram Posted February 8, 2021 Share Posted February 8, 2021 On 05/02/2021 at 16:59, TheAuthority said: He's made political mistakes. He has apologized for some and not for others. He's made some bad choices and good choices. Your conclusion to those FACTS is therefore very flawed. Apologizing is enough for you perhaps. His record should have seen him drummed out of politics, were he not of such use to the corporate machine. Further terrifying plots regarding the ongoing destruction of the economy can be found at this useful read. "Ten percent of Americans now control 97 percent of all capital income in the country. Nearly half of the new income generated since the global financial crisis of 2008 has gone to the wealthiest one percent of U.S. citizens. The richest three Americans collectively have more wealth than the poorest 160 million Americans." http://charleshughsmith.blogspot.com/2021/02/the-top-10-is-doing-just-fine-middle.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fruitvilla Posted February 8, 2021 Share Posted February 8, 2021 12 minutes ago, villakram said: Apologizing is enough for you perhaps. His record should have seen him drummed out of politics, were he not of such use to the corporate machine. Further terrifying plots regarding the ongoing destruction of the economy can be found at this useful read. "Ten percent of Americans now control 97 percent of all capital income in the country. Nearly half of the new income generated since the global financial crisis of 2008 has gone to the wealthiest one percent of U.S. citizens. The richest three Americans collectively have more wealth than the poorest 160 million Americans." http://charleshughsmith.blogspot.com/2021/02/the-top-10-is-doing-just-fine-middle.html Two thoughts ... correlation is not causation Trump's policies enriched the ten percent more than the 90% 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HanoiVillan Posted February 8, 2021 Share Posted February 8, 2021 A second member of the House of Representatives dies of Covid: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AXD Posted February 8, 2021 Share Posted February 8, 2021 22 minutes ago, villakram said: Apologizing is enough for you perhaps. His record should have seen him drummed out of politics, were he not of such use to the corporate machine. Further terrifying plots regarding the ongoing destruction of the economy can be found at this useful read. "Ten percent of Americans now control 97 percent of all capital income in the country. Nearly half of the new income generated since the global financial crisis of 2008 has gone to the wealthiest one percent of U.S. citizens. The richest three Americans collectively have more wealth than the poorest 160 million Americans." http://charleshughsmith.blogspot.com/2021/02/the-top-10-is-doing-just-fine-middle.html Are you suggesting this is because of Biden? Bernie has been in House and Senate since 1990, so he must be responsible as well, the corporate bast*rd Or is it possible that one can be in politics, trying to change things and not succeeding because both Rs and Ds have other interests? Not that I am suggesting that Biden did that, I'm suggesting it is wrong to use this graph or the evolution of the balance rich/poor to say anything about Biden. What you are showing is that the system is failing, not one politician. I didn't see you use this about a year ago to talk about others in power, while it was eqaully true then. But I suppose that doesn't fit your narrative. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidcow Posted February 8, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted February 8, 2021 1 hour ago, HanoiVillan said: A second member of the House of Representatives dies of Covid: What happens now. Do they have to have another vote or is another Republican just chosen to replace him? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bickster Posted February 8, 2021 Moderator Share Posted February 8, 2021 28 minutes ago, sidcow said: What happens now. Do they have to have another vote or is another Republican just chosen to replace him? Doesn't really matter, Texas seat Not sure what the Texas rules are but the Govenor can appoint someone for the rest of the term (yeah democracy an that), or until a Special Election can be held. Some states insist that a Special Election is held. Each state's rules are different There are even a few examples of the wife taking over from the husband Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villakram Posted February 8, 2021 Share Posted February 8, 2021 4 hours ago, HanoiVillan said: A second member of the House of Representatives dies of Covid: Also had lung cancer... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villakram Posted February 8, 2021 Share Posted February 8, 2021 4 hours ago, fruitvilla said: Two thoughts ... correlation is not causation Trump's policies enriched the ten percent more than the 90% Never said he didn't, but all his giveaway budgets were passed by the Dem controlled house, and on at least one occasion they gave the military more than the generous budget Trump requested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villakram Posted February 8, 2021 Share Posted February 8, 2021 4 hours ago, AXD said: Are you suggesting this is because of Biden? Bernie has been in House and Senate since 1990, so he must be responsible as well, the corporate bast*rd Or is it possible that one can be in politics, trying to change things and not succeeding because both Rs and Ds have other interests? Not that I am suggesting that Biden did that, I'm suggesting it is wrong to use this graph or the evolution of the balance rich/poor to say anything about Biden. What you are showing is that the system is failing, not one politician. I didn't see you use this about a year ago to talk about others in power, while it was eqaully true then. But I suppose that doesn't fit your narrative. A new figure working with the power levers of the system is vastly different from someone who is having yet another go at fixing things they have demonstrated again and again that they are unable to do. 50 yrs of failure is quite impressive. Of course, as the Senator from Delaware, he was quite effective. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fruitvilla Posted February 8, 2021 Share Posted February 8, 2021 9 minutes ago, villakram said: Never said he didn't, but all his giveaway budgets were passed by the Dem controlled house, and on at least one occasion they gave the military more than the generous budget Trump requested. I'm not sure how voting works in the US ... But it does not appear the Dems controlled the house in 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HanoiVillan Posted February 8, 2021 Share Posted February 8, 2021 (edited) 3 hours ago, sidcow said: What happens now. Do they have to have another vote or is another Republican just chosen to replace him? There will be a special election: A special election will be held to fill Arlington Rep. Ron Wright’s congressional seat 'Arlington U.S. Rep. Ron Wright died Sunday after being hospitalized with COVID-19, leaving a vacancy in the congressional seat that can only be filled by a special election. Wright, 67, represented Texas’ 6th Congressional District, which covers southeast Tarrant County, including most of Arlington and Mansfield, as well as all of Ellis and Navarro counties. Gov. Greg Abbott’s office on Monday said a special election will be called to fill the vacant seat, but did not provide information on the timing.' more: https://www.star-telegram.com/news/politics-government/article249095480.html (By the looks of it, it's a district that has gone from completely uncompetitive to very faintly competitive, but you wouldn't expect a change of hands I think) Edited February 8, 2021 by HanoiVillan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a m ole Posted February 8, 2021 Share Posted February 8, 2021 1 hour ago, villakram said: Also had lung cancer... guess it was just his time then! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheAuthority Posted February 9, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted February 9, 2021 11 hours ago, villakram said: Apologizing is enough for you perhaps. Typical, rude, unnecessary patronizing comment to start your post as per usual. Why man? Who hurt you? Are you on the spectrum? - Thats a serious question by the way. Quote His record should have seen him drummed out of politics, were he not of such use to the corporate machine. Further terrifying plots regarding the ongoing destruction of the economy can be found at this useful read. "Ten percent of Americans now control 97 percent of all capital income in the country. Nearly half of the new income generated since the global financial crisis of 2008 has gone to the wealthiest one percent of U.S. citizens. The richest three Americans collectively have more wealth than the poorest 160 million Americans." http://charleshughsmith.blogspot.com/2021/02/the-top-10-is-doing-just-fine-middle.html You see, the majority of your post is factual and grounded in reality. I read the article you posted and it is a clear assessment of current US economic conditions and the decline of real world wages since 1975. Although IMO it would be interesting to discuss if "De-capitalization" is the correct term as the author claims or some form or evolved or late stage capitalism. However, when you state "Further terrifying plots regarding the ongoing destruction of the economy," thats where it starts to fall into conspiracy nonsense. Do rich people want to make more money? Sure. Do they meet at Davos and Bohemian Grove and plot to make every worker an autobot to squeeze every last cent out of them as part of some secret society/cabal? No, no they don't. Because, if you start to believe that kind of stuff it's not long before you start believing that "they" drink children's blood and adrenalin and are all aliens, (but grey's, not the lizard people). Then before you know it, you start listening to listen guy as if he's a Shaman sent to save the children. Don't listen to him @villakram. He cray cray. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KenjiOgiwara Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 14 hours ago, villakram said: I don't know enough about American politics to participate really, but assuming I understand that graph, it's fascinating how it correlates with Nixon' and Reagan's deregulation politics and union disruption. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AXD Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 9 hours ago, villakram said: A new figure working with the power levers of the system is vastly different from someone who is having yet another go at fixing things they have demonstrated again and again that they are unable to do. 50 yrs of failure is quite impressive. Of course, as the Senator from Delaware, he was quite effective. New figure? McConnell, Graham, Grassley,... The fact you only respond selectively says enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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