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Tree farmer, engineer, wood worker, musician No longer republican. Getting the money out of political campaigns would solve most of our political problems. (AKA: ClintEastwood's Chair, from twitter)

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If your premise is correct, then Modi truly is bankrupt.

06.08.2025 21:11 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I've heard him say that before. I am reasonably sure he said "if Ukraine has to give up territory" at that time. So, I wonder if this isn't a rehash, or if he is just reiterating.

06.08.2025 21:07 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Not precisely. As I recall, he said that Ukraine might have to temporarily lose some territory but that the EU would never recognize that land as Russian. Might is very different than must.

06.08.2025 17:51 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Next step in the dictatorship will be the placement of political officers on each naval ship.

06.08.2025 17:29 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Like I said, so one more time, not the same capability. For instance patriot has a 120mile range to samp/t's 90. Samp/t is a nice system, with a nice radar, but it does not provide the same coverage. Ukraine already has Patriot systems and needs more missiles, currently only available from the US.

05.08.2025 19:48 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Another example of Republican massive ignorance and waste.

05.08.2025 19:31 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Trump just wants his Noble[sic] peace prize because Obama got one. Trump just can't stand that. Trump's ego drives every decision.

05.08.2025 06:26 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Yes, but the capability is not the same.

05.08.2025 06:22 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

They don't do anything for NASA that they are not paid for. The vanity projects actually get in the way.

05.08.2025 06:18 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Ignorant take. see my response below

05.08.2025 06:12 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

No. He is being pragmatic.
His love note to trump was to keep him on Ukraine's side. I'm sure he tasted bile.
He knows Ukraine needs weapons that are currently only available from the US.
He knows they are booked up and so orders need to be placed ASAP.

05.08.2025 06:11 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Bingo! Now they have them in handcuffs. Ruzzia is a sick place. Trump is trying to turn the US into a Russia copy

03.08.2025 21:52 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Cartoon of trump supporter believing gas is a certain price, just because trump said so. He ignores the fact that the price is actually much higher.

Cartoon of trump supporter believing gas is a certain price, just because trump said so. He ignores the fact that the price is actually much higher.

03.08.2025 15:28 β€” πŸ‘ 14    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

What a frightening battlefield!

02.08.2025 17:16 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Which is weird (if true) because the US was the first to utilize drones in combat, first to launch missiles from drones in combat, first to use AI drone swarms (not in combat)...
But, I hesitate to assume that the latest tanks can't be fitted with more potent EW, to neutralize drones. Other threats

02.08.2025 17:06 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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He likes them stupid and gullible

01.08.2025 21:37 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

They also see it as a threat. Republican propaganda depends on a population that can't think for themselves. Political and civics ignorance is their foundation of support.

01.08.2025 21:17 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

TRVTH. the Republicans have been attacking the education system since the late 70s.
It started with Reagan as governor of California. They had the best education system on the planet and it was heavily subsidized. Reagan robbed that to reward his big oil and DOD donors.

01.08.2025 21:12 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

#RussiaIsATerroristState

01.08.2025 21:05 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Clearly Ortega needs to send them donkeys

31.07.2025 18:48 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Hopefully they took the opportunity to leave the conference altogether. At that stage, what's the point in staying?

31.07.2025 10:27 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Is reading comprehension taught in Texas schools?

31.07.2025 10:21 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

An example of why we cancelled our Washington Post subscription.
Just another billionaire play thing now.

30.07.2025 04:10 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Daddy likes it when Russia gets a taste of their own medicine.

29.07.2025 22:56 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Preview
California Gun Control: How Ronald Reagan and the Black Panthers Started a Movement The state’s first major gun control law was signed in 1967 by Gov. Ronald Reagan.

As long as they are white.
When Reagan saw the photo of the black panthers with assault rifles, he called for a ban.
californialocal.com/localnews/st...

29.07.2025 22:51 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

#ProLifeEndsAtBirth

29.07.2025 22:41 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Oh yeah, that dipshit

29.07.2025 22:34 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

When new drivers are told to always obey the signs

29.07.2025 22:14 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I am fine with sending Elon Musk to Mars. I can think of a lot of folks I would like to see on that flight. Unfortunately tRump is too fat and requires hamburgers and coke.

29.07.2025 22:09 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Yup. We flew a helicopter on Mars, multiple times.

29.07.2025 22:05 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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