[Action80]

So, if and when the Trump Presidential Library is built, you will inevitably go and piss on it, just like this thread.

Cool.

[Action80]

Maybe it should read, "two and a half more weeks."

"After carefully considering the trial court’s findings in its order, we conclude that it erred by failing to disqualify DA Willis and her office," the court said, referring to an earlier ruling that allowed Willis to remain on the case. Willis had been under scrutiny over her relationship with a special prosecutor on the case, Nathan Wade."

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/appeals-court-disqualifies-fani-willis-from-trump-georgia-case/ar-AA1wak2K?ocid=winp2fptaskbarhover&cvid=96d68bcbe0eb402dc9e6363fa1a3ec4e&ei=8

[Lord Dave]

So, if and when the Trump Presidential Library is built, you will inevitably go and piss on it, just like this thread.

Cool.

If I'm in the area.

[markjo]

The Presidential Libraries Act does not fucking require a library to be built.

Perhaps not, but it would be a nice big building with Trump’s name on it and dedicated to his ego presidency where his MAGA disciples can pilgrimage and properly venerate him.  How could he possibly say no to that?

Also, please remember that this is not angry ranting, so watch your th*rking language.

[honk]

All the presidential libraries have raised funds from donors.

Why do you expect Trump to pay for his own?

That is a distinction without a difference. Whether the money first comes from a donor or not, Trump is still the one who has control of the money and makes the decision on whether or not to use it for building a presidential library. Ordinarily, it would be a huge scandal (not to mention downright fraudulent) if a former president simply kept money that was meant to go towards building their library for themselves, but it doesn't matter for Trump. He knows he won't be prosecuted. He knows he won't even lose any support.

[Action80]

I think I have broken Sadaam.

If Trump (and everyone else, including you, by the way) knows one thing, and one thing only, it is he will be prosecuted for anything and everything.

Then I remember comments like, "distinction without a difference," are par for the course from the ilk and are only indicative of the terrifying reality being ushered in by the evil-doers; the flame under the pot of water, bringing it to a boil.

[Lord Dave]

I think I have broken Sadaam.

If Trump (and everyone else, including you, by the way) knows one thing, and one thing only, it is he will be prosecuted for anything and everything.

Then I remember comments like, "distinction without a difference," are par for the course from the ilk and are only indicative of the terrifying reality being ushered in by the evil-doers; the flame under the pot of water, bringing it to a boil.

When you do bad things, you get prosecuted for them.
Unfortunately, Trump also knows that he won't be held accountable for his actions.  So it's a moot point.  There are no consequences for his actions.

[Action80]

I don't think you understand what the word "consequences," means.

[Lord Dave]

I don't think you understand what the word "consequences," means.

Fuck around and find out.

Except Trump fucks around, is told he's gonna find out, then avoids having to find out.  He is the definition of Rich Guy gets away with anything.

[Action80]

I was correct.

[Lord Dave]

I was correct.

Right.  Let me guess, your definition is "anything that happens as a result of an action" which means Trump deals with the consequences of bad press.  Which does nothing to harm him.

[Action80]

I was correct.

[Lord Dave]

So... Trump threatens to take back the Panama Canal.
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/dec/22/trump-panama-canal

Oh and that NATO members better increase to 5% GDP or else.
https://www.politico.eu/article/reports-donald-trump-nato-members-increase-defence-spending/

[Action80]

If the "or else," is:

"Trump said Washington would “absolutely” stay in NATO “if they [allies] pay their bills" — and that he would have no problem leaving if that wasn't the case",

then we just need to follow up and get out.

I hope we do and get back to something more closely recognizing the philosophy of the Monroe Doctrine.

Fuck the rest of the goddamn warmongering shitbirds.

[Lord Dave]

If the "or else," is:

"Trump said Washington would “absolutely” stay in NATO “if they [allies] pay their bills" — and that he would have no problem leaving if that wasn't the case",

then we just need to follow up and get out.

I hope we do and get back to something more closely recognizing the philosophy of the Monroe Doctrine.

Fuck the rest of the goddamn warmongering shitbirds.

Wasn't the Monroe Doctrine about European colonization in the Americas?  How, exactly, is that gonna help when they don't do that anymore?

Or do you mean the more strict isolationist we had up til WW2 where we didn't involve ourselves in any other country if we could help it?

[Action80]

It is about European colonization of the Americas; and while there may not be a physical colonization process taking place at the time, it is readily apparent to me the European philosophical mindset of colonization is still very much alive in the US and that to me, is not a good thing. European countries have a terrible track record in every aspect of human endeavor, most notably peace.

[Lord Dave]

It is about European colonization of the Americas; and while there may not be a physical colonization process taking place at the time, it is readily apparent to me the European philosophical mindset of colonization is still very much alive in the US and that to me, is not a good thing. European countries have a terrible track record in every aspect of human endeavor, most notably peace.

Sure.  But they're also thousands of years old.  And if you found the Americas before the USA, it was a hotbed of war between tribes.

[Action80]

I am not saying war didn't exist; however, comparing Sioux v Pawnee with what is taking place now is a huge stretch.

[markjo]

Not at all.  Tribalism by any other name.  The only difference is the size of the tribes.

[Lord Dave]

What markjo said.
And its not like the US isn't guilty of the same thing.  Hell, we overthrew governments just to keep them from going communist.  And we continue to fuck with the middle East to secure oil.