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https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/tv/jimmy-kimmel-trump-school-shooting-1.16800745 I dont particularly like Trump but its not fair he is getting told " how dare he comes to visit Florida by angry parents " ....he is also getting told he is being a hypocrite as he wont sign any anti-gun laws The high level of gun violence is not Trumps fault and associations like the NRA always oppose any regulation. As we have discussed there will always be incidents like this in the USA so if Trump wants to go to Florida he should be able to without excoriation and maledictions This tragedy is simply a reality that sometimes occurs in the USA

" they lied about Trumps lie " When its positioned like that it sounds absurd

This is a good read, Trump has definitely lied and embellished the truth much more than Trump But GD did you see how many statements Trump made that werent true ?

I have to say Im very impressed with this game, I always thought you Czechs only brewed beer and produced cheap porn...but I feel I have to add software development to that list of noble achievements

Oh that reminds me, where has Sharp_one been? Has he been active?

I'm not really concerned because when we all go in the voting booth there are no Russians in there with us. Yeah maybe they are spreading disinformation. But considering who are last three Presidents were and the four nominees who didn't get elected I'd say it was all just a choice of bad options. Not one of them would have been better than any other. And some maybe a good deal worse. So because of the Russians unflattering things end up in the news? OK, I figure most Americans aren't watching anyway. You know the problem with all those ugly e-mails and other info released to wikileaks? If the principles in the DNC and Hillary Clinton's campaign had conducted their business in a professional manner, like people do at their jobs every single day, there would not have been much to release. I'd hazard a guess and say no one with any sense voted for either Clinton or Trump. They voted against the alternative. And until people figure out there are more than two options the race to the bottom will continue. Fair enough, you guys ultimately need to be comfortable with this whole Russian attempt to interfere in the election But I also agree it has become lackluster and a little banal as its not really that relevant to the Democratic loss

https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2018/01/putins-game/546548/ Guys here is an excellent read around how the Russians interfered in the USA election I am always surprised how our American friends dont seem concerned with this type of attempt to undermine the Democratic process in a country like the USA?

Like the NSA concerns you? NSA? Not in the slightest, I trust institutions like the NSA, CIA and FBI on most matters. This GOP memo is a deliberate attempt to misrepresent information and the FBI has publicly criticized the GOP move, unusual for them

http://edition.cnn.com/2018/01/31/politics/nunes-memo-law-enforcement/index.html Guys this type of misleading misinformation potentially released by some in the GOP should concern all of us....

But is it normal for people to clap and cheer over literally every comment a president makes...I cant recall if thats normal to other State of the Unions I have seen?

Guys its Trumps "State of the Union " address tonight I am planning on watching, anybody else doing the same ?

Don't thank US thank Capitalism, because without it your greedy boss might have hired more people instead of dumping the work on your lap. That may seem like a good idea but then there cost comes off my P&L for the business unit....and that reduces the chance of me making my number and getting a fat bonus

Heeeeeeeeeeeeectic day today at work, the main lady who does all the invoicing for the business unit I manage is on leave till next week 5/02/2018 I have to do some of her work and its really time consuming and frustrating .....oh she is on holiday in the USA, so THANKS AMERICA for being a holiday destination...you guys are so selfish sometimes

Can you give some examples with context, I did mention that you helped me realize there are real examples of white men being unfairly criticized in some cases but I thought initially you were being facetious. But you never mentioned any solutions and just seemed to accept it...Im not blaming you but thats why I didn't realize it did exist But much later due to other factors I was exposed to it and I adjusted and improved my overall views on SJ, I am much more balanced around overall equality and this aligns to my work in SA and addressing the Apartheid legacy which many people of all races share with me And this also gives me ways to help globally in some places and in some valid SJ initiatives in RL But I would need examples from you ?

Exactly, they control both chambers of Congress and the WH (though the WH isn't being all that helpful, thanks to Trump), it's up to them to reach a bipartisan compromise, but they don't want to. Meanwhile, the Democrats understandably are trying to work hard the leverage that they have by stonewalling over DACA. I have been following this development since Thursday and to be honest in a normal world both parties need to take responsibility but this is the anomalous world of the Trump presidency so I am going to blame him for this ...I wont blame the Republicans. its on Trump This obvious bias may seem unfair but Trump only became president through a perfect storm of real and exaggerated political and social conditions in the USA and part of his entire strategy was based on egregious manipulation of certain realities ....so this seems fair to me Besides he still has 3 more years and has done really good work around reducing tax and improving the USA economy hs

The issue with allowing people to not perform for example certain medical procedures on religious view is where do we draw the line? Would we allow a doctor to not treat a person of another religious faith purely because that person could honestly believe that person is a heretic and going to burn in the fires of hell....so why treat them in a medicinal way ?

I bought several games on the Steam 2017 winter sale and Im currently playing Risen 3 Man I love fantasy, open world RPG like Risen, Elder Scrolls and the Witcher series...I love the freedom of the sandbox design and how you can basically go and do anything I am also playing Sir, you are being hunted....cool game and great concept

Guys I have learnt many things about how to judge the Trump presidency, the best way to understand and rationalize him is to not look at his perceived success or failures in absolute terms. Meaning he operates in a world of flux and political chaos but he vacillates between good and bad outcomes For example you cannot deny how well the USA economy is doing, my family members who are investment bankers who deal directly with the USA think things are in fine the USA under Trump. He has reduced certain financial regulation in the USA and passed a tax bill that reduces corporate tax in the USA. These developments are very good for the global economy and particularly the USA so lets for argument sake give Trump credit for all of this For some of my family that is the only metric of good presidency that concerns them, I dont even try to change there minds about this but they ignore several other questions that matter to me and many other people ...these questions raise real concerns and need to be unpacked. For example all USA citizens need to ask things like What defines us as Americans, is it all about the strength of the economy or does our moral compass matter Do we consider the words of our president relevant to what we believe. In other words do we feel our president can undermine the opinion of civil society Is it reasonable that any president in the USA can publicly and constantly attack the principle of free speech which is a cornerstone of the USA constitution Now the good news is irrespective of what Trump thinks or his supporters believe his presidency cannot and will not destroy or unintentionally erode any of the core and substantial values that the USA stands for. The midterm elections will be a good bench mark for his presidency but end of the day the Trump presidency is an anomaly to a truly better USA Saying all that its important we absorb and understand certain social and political lessons to how Trump become president He achieved an amazing victory but it was due to a perfect storm of certain factors and these factors need to be addressed to avoid other Trump presidencies in the future

Sup All I have just got back from 1 months leave at work, I had the most invigorating and productive holiday over Xmas and NY I traveled to the coast and spent time at our family beach cottage, I reconnected with some friends and family members and then went to Cape Town where wine farms and good restaurants were the order of the day I got to work yesterday and look forward to a productive and prosperous 2018

He definitely took the easy way out, avoid all that media attention and eventual jail time I probably would have done the same what are you talking about? Police dropped that case. Are all people mad these days? You are ok with ruining peoples lives without trial? wtf Accusations of misconducts are typical in politics especially in USA. Just look presidential race of 2016 and how many accusation were made against candidates without any trials. Okay one candidate was but on trial and was convicted (Trump University lawsuit and judge approved settlement) but that didn't prevent him to become president. Other candidates were accused, among other things, of running child prostitution ring in pizzeria and even for committing treason and nobody seemed to want to wait investigation let alone trial. Politics is ugly business where one needs to have thick skin when it comes to accusations of misconduct. If Johnson was innocent he should had sued people accusing him instead killing himself, because later only makes it worse for his family. Guys this post demonstrates for me one of the best ways to make a convincing point using logic and facts without emotion or diatribe. Its hard to dispute this type of perspective, nice one Elerond And something else, I dont feel even the slightest sorrow or sadness at the suicide. Am I suppose to feel bad in some way?

He definitely took the easy way out, avoid all that media attention and eventual jail time I probably would have done the same what are you talking about? Police dropped that case. Are all people mad these days? You are ok with ruining peoples lives without trial? wtf He was also suffering from PTSD, I have had PTSD in different forms over the last 20 years or so I found it to be very treatable once you recognize the symptoms. He clearly found it easier and more palatable than actually facing the charges.....if you consider the fact he would have been charged as a sexual deviant and already had appalling racist charges against him I am surprised he took the suicide route His career and life was basically over

He definitely took the easy way out, avoid all that media attention and eventual jail time I probably would have done the same

Trump 2020!Sharp_one what would be the main reasons you like Trump Please be honest, I can guess but I would rather not His politics and his stand against the liberal agenda. That would be the main. What was your guess? Trump 2020! Similar to your own and I would have added something like " there is perception or view that in some parts of the world white, males are being blamed for certain unfair things or generalizations are made about them around what they can or cant do. It seems to be some sort of campaign or narrative. Its nebulous but does seem to exist " I have seen this before. I am collecting as much data to explain why people support Trump

Yeah, he's now being stubborn and not conceding because he wants to wait until all the votes are in and until tomorrow, because 'god wills it' or somesuch. I guess it's fair enough if he wants to wait until it's all in, but still.... He's also calling for a recount.Well it is his right, but since he was denied fair trail and due process before I'm not surprised he will be denied this to. Jones wins will give Dems one input - it's possible to win using mud throwing again. Waiting for the paper ads "Will accuse a candidate for $$$. Two accusations in price of one." Trump 2020! Sharp_one what would be the main reasons you like Trump Please be honest, I can guess but I would rather not

This is one of those real developments in the USA that despite me asking the question its not actually about getting the correct answer Its more nuanced and for me this is about a much more almost symbolic balance to restore or align the USA to a more reasonable view where many people who voted for Trump can still determine better moral judgement and not just vote on political expediency ....its very relevant in its own way