So many people think that the US should get out of world politics because there is so much to fix here. If it really so bad the why are so many people coming here instead of staying where they are? People come here from just about every country on Earth. They let the people back home know how much better it is here than where they came from. The US is not perfect and never will be. In a lot of countries there is no such thing as free speech. Go to Russia, China, North Korea, Saudia Arabia, Lebanon, Malaysia and lots of other countries and speak against the government or its leaders and see what happens. President Kennedy said it best, "ask not what your country can do for you, but what you can do for your country". The Democrats have lost that vision. I would go so far to say that they have become just the opposite. Kennedy is rolling over in his grave. If you're not part of the solution, then you're part of the problem. Instead of bickering about things, get your butt in gear and actually do something. In Missouri the NAACP has filed a suit because children of "color" are reading 2 grade levels lower than state average. People are going to talk about how bad schools are and teachers should be doing a better job. Instead of talking about it, why not volunteer to help these kids to read? Why that would take away some of my time of watching some mindless stuff on the boob tube. Most people will talk about it or even demonstrate, but do something constructive, no way.
I was with you until you said that the Democrats have lost the vision. I assume you think the Republicans are just great.
I believe this (immigrating to U.S. from other places) is a mixed reasoning. First and foremost, they probably understand our country as being a freedom hub! But secondly, I think it's also a symptom of the very thing I wish to combat! They think here they won't have anxiety about social values; there won't be rules. It's a little like my son or daughter's friends who want to come over for a sleepover; we have cable, they get to stay up as late as they want, and in the morning there's sugar cereal in the cupboard otherwise I'll make them pancakes (or more likely reach for the toaster and frozen waffles, though I'm more about making the pancakes than I am about TV dinners or Eggos). I think they believe they'll be happier. That's why mostly. Other reasons may be monetary. The living wage in other countries is lower, but so are their salaries. Also, someone working here can earn more; minimum wage here in California went up for certain jobs. Well, if they send most of that home the income here is substantial there. But they still have to live here. Rent isn't free. I'm not sure how that works, but I think places that neighbor with a border there might be commuting. I have personally dabbled or at least considered remote work for example in Peace Core for a Central Asian country I like. The money I would get telecommuting would be quite a bit in their economy.
Its a game of lesser of two evils but if you insist. I want the Ukraine war over Trump will get that done. Israel Gaza too. He is not a war monger. For example if he says no tax on tips he will probably get it done because he does press conferences and will have to answer and stick to what he says unlike Harris that just hides. That's really what it comes down to, we will have a president that answers questions. Updates explanations ect. Its not even a prediction everyone knows that Harris will just hide the entire 4 years and not answer questions. She is already not doing her job, your supposed to win a primary and campaign, do interviews and press conferences lay out a plan and vision for the future. We get nothing. Besides celebrities twerking and candidates cackling and empty speeches.
Trump has said he will stop all aid to Ukraine until they enter peace talks with Putin based on the current lines of conflict. In other words Trump would force Ukraine to negotiate with a country that has illegally invaded it while they hold land in that country. If they don't, we stop all aid and Putin gets Ukraine. This is like the police telling you you must put down your gun and negotiate with a rapist as he has his way with your wife in your bedroom. Otherwise he gets the whole house. Brilliant. He will have to stick to his word about tips because he does press conferences? That's not even funny. Trump stick to his word? Like he has any credibility at all.
There was a civil war going on in Ukraine already for a long time. "The Minsk agreements were a series of international agreements which sought to end the Donbas war fought between armed Russian separatist groups and Armed Forces of Ukraine, with Russian regular forces playing a central part."
The Donbas war started when Russian separatists, supported by Russia, seized government buildings and the Ukrainian army fought back. The separatists turned out to be Russian combat veterans. Something like the Confederate seperatives seizing Fort Sumter from the U.S. government. The Ukrainians have every right fight for their land without being blackmailed by Trump..
Putin had ordered troops into two rebel-held regions in eastern Ukraine, after recognizing them as independent states... If they want to be independent states good for them. Let the EU pay for a war if they want a war leave us alone. I think its 200 billion so far and its just a never ending stalemate everyone dug in lobbing shells back and forth like WWI Cackles needs to quit hiding and putting on twerking shows for idiots and actually talk about these things.
Ukraine had a national identity as far back as the 9th century under the Cossacks. The Russians interfered and abolished the Cossack Hetmanate under Catherine II in 1764. Then they took over Ukraine. The Russian empire collapsed in 1917 and Ukraine declared itself an independent country once again. This lasted only a short time as the Russians returned and the Bolsheviks took over. The Ukrainians resisted by keeping their traditions and Orthodox Church. Stalin didn't like that so he ended it..... ..and so on. Russia has always been the aggressor and has always wanted Ukraine's land and resources. BTW, you need to do something about your weird infatuation with Harris' laugh.
What is this 1 minute 32 seconds ? Someone else try. www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Kamala+harris+interview
I think they have a short list of things they should fire out on SM, to try to discredit her and, her laugh is one of them. Quite the compliment though. It's a good way to highlight that she's actually pretty good and impressive. I mean; if someone's laugh is the key thing you feel should be criticized, then surely all else must be not worthy of criticism. I don't see scammies posts since I blocked him. Consequently, my 'timeline' is much more pleasant and easy to read It's a pity that some people are so limited in their thinking that such shallow criticisms seems to be the winning criticism.Sad too that they hang on such snippets and repeat them ad nauseam. If they really knew what is important, they'd also know that such comments are trivial and purile but are little short of mysogyny - more revealing of their own flawed personality than of any relevance to the rest of us.
Bring on the Debates. Our Vice President did cast the tie-breaking vote in the Senate for two big, sloppily assembled spending bills engineered by Speaker Nancy Pelosi. The spending brought us inflation and higher interest rates.
You few can denigrate Kamala Harris 'till the cows come home----I don't see you-all praising Donald J. Rump tho. Pretty difficult I suppose, to back a guy that LIES EVERY TIME HE SPEAKS, a convicted crook, a convicted sexual assaulter,etc,etc,etc,etc,. He's a real mentally ill piece of shit, boys. Got your cult ear badges on?
Now he says he will vote against Florida's extreme abortion law. And the media is treating his statement as if IT'S REAL!! How soon they forget he's a god damn liar and will say anything at any time to further his narcissistic crazyness!!