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Meh, there were definitely at least some positive changes happening. But you know, going into detail on those would probably take me further off-topic than I've already wandered, so instead I'll just drop the subject, with my apologies.fiksal wrote: Tue, 14. Jul 26, 18:03 I feel like it was perception of change (to the better) versus an actual change that didn't happen
Well, to us they should. But according to the constitution...burger1 wrote: Wed, 15. Jul 26, 07:25 Following the sudden death of Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., Republican South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster appointed Graham's younger sister, Darline Graham, to fill his seat for the remainder of his term, continuing a legacy of family members stepping in to take the reins of power from their kin. She an unelected person who will hold the senate seat until January 2027 instead of calling an immediate election which they should.
https://www.senate.gov/senators/AppointedSenators.htmThe Seventeenth Amendment to the Constitution (1913) established direct election of senators, as well as a means of filling vacant Senate seats. If a vacancy occurs due to a senator's death, resignation, or expulsion, the Seventeenth Amendment allows state legislatures to empower the governor to appoint a replacement to complete the term or to hold office until a special election can take place. There are a few exceptions to this rule. Some states require a special election to fill a vacancy. A few states require the governor to appoint a replacement of the same political party as the previous incumbent. The date when a senator appointed to fill a vacancy is succeeded by a senator elected to fill the remainder of the term depends on a number of factors.
Morkonan wrote:What really happened isn't as exciting. Putin flexed his left thigh during his morning ride on a flying bear, right after beating fifty Judo blackbelts, which he does upon rising every morning. (Not that Putin sleeps, it's just that he doesn't want to make others feel inadequate.)
Warner gets it. Pfeiffer does not. This isn't an election strategy in the conventional sense; this isn't about Republicans getting voters to the polls, splitting off centrists with a wedge issue, or even changing the system to favor themselves. This is preparation for flat-out overturning the results of the midterm elections. "Scary scary TRANSGENDERS!" and "Scary scary SOCIALISM!" don't seem to be reaching people furious about fuel prices and another forever war fustercluck. At this point, Republicans have given up on any kind of electoral victory, or even a stalemate. They are laying the groundwork simply to refuse to swear in Democrats, or at the very least to sap their political capital with endless litigation and FUD about "rigged elections."The Hill wrote:Speaking on MS NOW moments after the speech ended, Sen. Mark Warner (D-Va.) said he was “embarrassed” that Trump had delivered what Warner called “a whole series of falsehoods, accusations, I believe aimed at trying to undermine America’s confidence in our system.”
“This is not the normal back-and-forth,” Warner added. “If we simply this blow this off as another Donald Trump rant, we do that at our own peril.”
On the other hand, Democrats and liberals seemed gleeful, from an electoral perspective, at Trump’s decision to spend time re-airing his grievances at a time when most voters are concerned about the economy, the cost of living and other more practical concerns.
Dan Pfeiffer, the former Obama aide turned podcaster, wrote on social media that he understood why some of the major networks were not airing Trump speech.
“But from a political perspective I would like this speech beamed into the house of every voter in a battleground district,” Pfeiffer added.
Oh I dunno, it should clarify to anyone who was still uncertain precisely what is being cooked up with regards to "democracy".Usenko wrote: Fri, 17. Jul 26, 13:06 By all accounts POTUS' speech today was a waste of valuable oxygen.
I mean; if it includes Whitehouse officials/family messages, then... depending upon just how much faux delay on posting a message is behind-the-scenes fabricated, it sounds a lot like President sanctioned insider information to me. I mean, who gets to investigate if it has been altered to manipulate market opportunity? No-one I imagineTrump Media & Technology Group, which owns Truth Social, is launching a paid service to give Wall Street firms high-speed access to its most influential posts.
From 1 August, instant updates will be delivered from "the highest-ranking" accounts, it said. US President Donald Trump currently has the most followers on the platform.
The company behind the app hopes it will create a steady new source of money for the firm which is currently loss-making.
It is likely to be aimed at financial traders who want to see market-moving news fast. Trump’s social media posts often cause sudden swings in global markets, especially when he writes about trade and tariffs.
But DJT as major shareholder will benefit from the profits created from the sub fee. You're right about its intent.SphinxofBlackQuartz wrote: Fri, 17. Jul 26, 15:41 Warner gets it. Pfeiffer does not. This isn't an election strategy in the conventional sense; this isn't about Republicans getting voters to the polls, splitting off centrists with a wedge issue, or even changing the system to favor themselves. This is preparation for flat-out overturning the results of the midterm elections. "Scary scary TRANSGENDERS!" and "Scary scary SOCIALISM!" don't seem to be reaching people furious about fuel prices and another forever war fustercluck. At this point, Republicans have given up on any kind of electoral victory, or even a stalemate. They are laying the groundwork simply to refuse to swear in Democrats, or at the very least to sap their political capital with endless litigation and FUD about "rigged elections."
Morkonan wrote:What really happened isn't as exciting. Putin flexed his left thigh during his morning ride on a flying bear, right after beating fifty Judo blackbelts, which he does upon rising every morning. (Not that Putin sleeps, it's just that he doesn't want to make others feel inadequate.)
Kinda, here's Ars covering it (English), guy isa Cop City activist who was put on a terrorist watch list and was pulled in when entering the country.EGO_Aut wrote: Mon, 27. Jul 26, 19:56 A very curious story, i only have german sources, but is that real?
The US Department of Justice is currently investigating US citizen Sam Tunick. The accusation: He allegedly destroyed evidence upon returning home from a vacation at the end of January. This argument could have far-reaching consequences if it holds up in court, as Tunick merely used a security feature of the operating system he was using.......
Lies are truth, war is peace, freedom is slavery, democracy is dictatorship, injustice is justice, oppression is security, privacy is resistance, knowledge is danger, ignorance is strength, poverty is crime.
All are equal, but some are more equal than others.
The arbitrariness of the powerful: the blueprint for our lives in the brave new world of tomorrow!
it's the US. But it absolutely stinks. Also, opinions only based on what's read, there may be far more not known. To be honest this applies in the Uk Too…EGO_Aut wrote: Tue, 28. Jul 26, 20:37 Under Trump, there is no innocence until proven, or has it always been the other way around in the US?
My smartphone, my PIN – and privacy!
Where is the evidence he was accused of, like being a pedophile? Dont say it was on his phone only
What comes next, that no laws apply to anyone earning less than $10 million, while those earning more can make their own laws?
Fear not, Citizen! Your Friend the Computer reassures us all that the innocent have nothing to fear! Now... would you kindly submit to a completely optional and very brief urine test, body cavity search, gamma ray scan, and biopsies of your liver, heart, lungs, brain, and large intestine? Please note that hesitation signifies guilt, Citizen.EGO_Aut wrote: Tue, 28. Jul 26, 20:37 Under Trump, there is no innocence until proven, or has it always been the other way around in the US?
My smartphone, my PIN – and privacy!
Where is the evidence he was accused of, like being a pedophile? Dont say it was on his phone only
What comes next, that no laws apply to anyone earning less than $10 million, while those earning more can make their own laws?
