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 nead1  20 Mar 21 12.42pm |
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Re the stimulus, it begs the question why Trump did not get on and do it rather than spending his time peddling endless theories about rigged election results.
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| Stirlingsays 20 Mar 21 12.56pm |
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Originally posted by nead1
Re the stimulus, it begs the question why Trump did not get on and do it rather than spending his time peddling endless theories about rigged election results. The rather obvious answer to that is that the Democrats stopped him....you obviously don't really follow US politics that closely.....Nancy Pelosi put up a number of barriers with the obvious intent of delaying until after the election. Originally posted by nead1
As to calling out the tyrants of the world - especially Putin - he has been working against the US and the West more generally for years. Just look at the cyber attack on the Pentagon, again trying to interfere in the electoral process and the numerous murders of opponents both within and outside Russia. For a really good background read, I would refer you to "Putin's people - how the KGB took back Russia and then took on the west" by Catherine Belton. Also includes a very insightful chapter on "the network and Trump". Well, I wouldn't disagree with you on aspects of Putin....However, while Russia is a major power we mustn't forget that it also has the economy of California. The far more important threat is China. On all the aspects you mention, cyber attacks, human rights it makes Russia pale into insignificance. Also economically it has the power to corrupt and invest into infrastructure which you rely upon...and hence blackmail and bully countries....Russia also has this ability with piped gas (which needs to change). However, China is investing and gaining influence in multiple continents and it's decidedly anti western. Yet you just swallow the Democrat's line, because corrupt people like Biden have had ties to China and other corrupt countries for decades. One of his first acts in, what you regard as a good 100 days was to allow China back into US infrastructure. As for election interference....didn't the Democrats spend tens of millions on that trying to impeach Trump for years...wasting valuable state time, only to end up with nothing but 'orange man bad'. Edited by Stirlingsays (20 Mar 2021 1.02pm)
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| nead1 20 Mar 21 1.37pm |
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Actually, you are quite wrong - I do follow/have studied US politics closely and I don't "just swallow Democrat lines". My views are my own formed ones and I certainly don't share your comment re Biden being corrupt - pretty rich given the behaviour of his predecessor!
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| Stirlingsays 20 Mar 21 2.55pm |
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Originally posted by nead1
Actually, you are quite wrong - I do follow/have studied US politics closely and I don't "just swallow Democrat lines". My views are my own formed ones and I certainly don't share your comment re Biden being corrupt - pretty rich given the behaviour of his predecessor!
As for reading leftist books on Trump, it would have to be a leftist I respect and while I disagreed with him I did that with Bob Woodward's book. In terms of interference I can only direct you to my previous comments....tens of millions spent and years of state time for no result. I've had the leftist perspective up to here and it's been in control for decades so I see the ruinous damage it does everyday. So forgive me but I'll take a pass. Edited by Stirlingsays (20 Mar 2021 2.55pm)
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ASCPFC  Pro-Cathedral/caravan park 21 Mar 21 8.20pm |
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Originally posted by Stirlingsays
But they're doing well in the Stairlift stakes.
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| Stirlingsays 21 Mar 21 8.29pm |
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Originally posted by ASCPFC
But they're doing well in the Stairlift stakes.
Expect a huge increase in dementia funding.
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| steeleye20 Croydon 21 Mar 21 8.39pm |
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Chinas success in combatting the corona virus is bound to be seen by them as a vindication of their communist system as being for the greater good. 4,000 deaths out of a population of 1.5 billions plus. Contrast that with the USA, 550,000 deaths and rising but also its decay into division violence racism and insurrection led by its former president, Trump. Biden is doing a good job whereas there was only denial before, but he must accept his countries lowered status in eyes of the world. Bombs, sanctions, bullying, Joe you had better face reality. China Russia and others ain't going there, anymore. You had better fix your own back yard.
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| Stirlingsays 21 Mar 21 8.57pm |
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Frigging hell! Are the weed prices being lowered on Sunday nights or something?
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| Badger11 Beckenham 21 Mar 21 9.46pm |
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Originally posted by steeleye20
Chinas success in combatting the corona virus is bound to be seen by them as a vindication of their communist system as being for the greater good. 4,000 deaths out of a population of 1.5 billions plus. Biden is doing a good job whereas there was only denial before, but he must accept his countries lowered status in eyes of the world. Bombs, sanctions, bullying, Joe you had better face reality. China Russia and others ain't going there, anymore. You had better fix your own back yard. Seriously? If you believe that please lend me £50 I'll pay you back honest.
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| Stirlingsays 21 Mar 21 11.50pm |
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How the US media...well western media really looks to emphasize crimes by whites while hiding crime by non whites.
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| The Dolphin 22 Mar 21 6.38am |
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Originally posted by nead1
Actually, you are quite wrong - I do follow/have studied US politics closely and I don't "just swallow Democrat lines". My views are my own formed ones and I certainly don't share your comment re Biden being corrupt - pretty rich given the behaviour of his predecessor! To say that Biden is not corrupt shows a lack of understanding of his long and slippery political career.
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| davenotamonkey 22 Mar 21 4.10pm |
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Don't worry, if they don't have bars, you cant call them cages, eh Joe? Edited by davenotamonkey (22 Mar 2021 4.18pm)
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