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George Soros and 17 other wealthy individuals ask for a wealth tax on the 1% [nytimes.com]

10thGeneration comments on Jun 24, 2019:

If it is an income tax it is a Trojan Horse. The vast majority of extreme wealth is not flowing each year through payrolls, stock options or distributions to owners. It sits in existing assets, trusts and the like. Sheltered not even on the radar. Let Mr. Soros suggest a 10% assets tax or a 10% tax ...

WilyRickWiles replies on Jun 24, 2019:

It is a wealth/asset tax. Not sure what percentage he has in mind other than "moderate." I know Elizabeth Warren has 3% in mind for billionaires and others have suggested higher.

How would you respond to someone of high intersectionality who claims to be systematically oppressed...

GaryWitt comments on Jun 23, 2019:

@admin, you clever little devil you. Gotta love this. Thanks! Some observations: 1. The “calculator “ you cited is so close to the border between serious and satire that I did a full digital double-take. 2. In the unlikely event that the calculator is serious, God help us all. 3. I’m ...

WilyRickWiles replies on Jun 24, 2019:

@GaryWitt Assuming that the professor's methodology was sound (the Mooney newspaper is suspect), what does that say about their ideology and political goals? Might it say more about the state of the GOP?

Netflix’s The Edge of Democracy: The slide from democracy to authoritarianism - Vox

acthenpens comments on Jun 24, 2019:

When I heard the title I immediately presumed this was going to be about Trump however I am left bemused about what the direction the documentary is taking on the political events in Brazil: it is hard to say if the reporter is crestfallen by the failure of her instersectional ideals and idols or if...

WilyRickWiles replies on Jun 24, 2019:

You're overcomplicating things.

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Harleyman comments on Jun 24, 2019:

A prime example of what happens when the looney left wing nuts are running the government.

WilyRickWiles replies on Jun 24, 2019:

Ahem... Scott Walker.

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iThink comments on Jun 24, 2019:

I don't give a damn if you are a repube, dem, indep, socialist member of state or US legislature. If you have intentionally left the state or even if you have vacated your seat in order to evade participating in a vote on the floor then your ass should be arrested and you should be forcibly returned...

WilyRickWiles replies on Jun 24, 2019:

You make a good point. People have forgotten about civic duty. Not entirely dissimilar to the penalties for skipping jury duty.

Trump brushes off calls to investigate Jamal Khashoggi’s death Trump implies that we should ...

ObiRonMoldy comments on Jun 23, 2019:

It's certainly a complex set of circumstances. Is one person worth damaging national alliances? The media wants to protect its own, regardless of citizenship. But this was also not just any murder. And the failed cover up was ridiculous. To support MBS and publicly support his story makes Trump ...

WilyRickWiles replies on Jun 24, 2019:

@iThink FWIW he was killed in the Saudi consulate in Turkey.

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PalmThis comments on Jun 24, 2019:

Look at how the LEFT has ESCALATED the situation. Trying to divide and conquer. I think most of us are DONE with their crap and are ready to bring out the BIG GUNS! Be careful! We're Americans! We don't lie down, WE FIGHT for our rights!

WilyRickWiles replies on Jun 24, 2019:

@PalmThis The Mueller investigation pretty much paid for itself (through asset seizures from Paul Manafort) and the Democrats campaigned on the issues (e.g., health care) during the midterms. Moreover, Nancy Pelosi doesn't even want to put impeachment on the table right now. But whatever floats your boat!

I’ve been asked (in the Culture War group) if I reject the ideas of “dignitity”and “honor”...

WilyRickWiles comments on Jun 24, 2019:

But are you rejecting the concepts out of hand or after having read the attached article? Your usage of the words dignity and honor suggests the former. That's fine, you don't have to be interested in learning more about the concepts. And I probably should have provided more context. But these are ...

WilyRickWiles replies on Jun 24, 2019:

@Babou Terms and mythology aside, don't they describe two different sets of values and methods of relating to other people? Beyond that there's the question of whether they actually map to two large segments of the population: one predominantly left and the other predominantly right. My intuition to agree with this model stems from reading studies that validated similar models of morality but I suppose your skepticism is reasonable. I'm not a huge fan of using psychology to analyze political behavior and I am even less of a fan of using biology, but I thought that this model was useful to help form some consciousness about how one relates to other people, wherever in the political spectrum they may fall. Such a consciousness might help people reform how they communicate or devise a better system. As a corollary, I think the idea of an "honor culture" reveals some insights into America's mass shooting problem (I see them as a kind of honor killing). Finally, I am interested in how these ideas are received by the IDW community because I suspect that there is a disconnect. Before I respond to your post, I should admit that I think your posts in general have some good insights, which seem to be rooted in some form of liberalism or humanism, but that to me it seems like you are overexerting yourself to be evenhanded in your criticism of the right and the left. I suppose, however, that that may be rhetorically warranted. And my instinct is to reject your biological analyses as reductive, though perhaps they are worth more consideration. I'll also concede that that is not my area of expertise. So now, I think it is best if I respond to your criticism of the left. I'll concede that people run on some cultural program instilled by their parents, educators, and community; and their brains have a limited amount of plasticity. I'd add that other important factors are your network and wealth. So the left actually has some tools that it can use, as long as it can manage to enact them: 1. it can educate the next generation (and educate or organize interested adults), 2. it can mix people (e.g., school districts, busing, workplaces, public housing, and new models of organization), and 3. it can give people more wealth. But yes, I think you do make a valid point on some of the constraints.

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PalmThis comments on Jun 24, 2019:

Look at how the LEFT has ESCALATED the situation. Trying to divide and conquer. I think most of us are DONE with their crap and are ready to bring out the BIG GUNS! Be careful! We're Americans! We don't lie down, WE FIGHT for our rights!

WilyRickWiles replies on Jun 24, 2019:

@PalmThis I was implying that the Democrats will seek a compromise after the fugitive lawmakers have been out of state for a certain amount of time, so that everyone can get back to doing the state's business.

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PalmThis comments on Jun 24, 2019:

Look at how the LEFT has ESCALATED the situation. Trying to divide and conquer. I think most of us are DONE with their crap and are ready to bring out the BIG GUNS! Be careful! We're Americans! We don't lie down, WE FIGHT for our rights!

WilyRickWiles replies on Jun 24, 2019:

@PalmThis I guess I could understand such a pact in response to a brazen violation of human rights, but this seems a rather technical matter, and a constitutional one at that. Moreover, the most likely outcome is that the lawmakers flee the state and avoid the state troopers, leading ultimately to a compromise.

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PalmThis comments on Jun 24, 2019:

Look at how the LEFT has ESCALATED the situation. Trying to divide and conquer. I think most of us are DONE with their crap and are ready to bring out the BIG GUNS! Be careful! We're Americans! We don't lie down, WE FIGHT for our rights!

WilyRickWiles replies on Jun 24, 2019:

Where were your guns when Scott Walker did the same thing?

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WilyRickWiles comments on Jun 24, 2019:

**This Oregon situation ... cuts straight to a visceral level issue of leftwing fascism versus right wing libertarianism.** Not really. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quorum#Call_of_the_house https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quorum#Quorum-busting Remember when Scott Walker did this? In Oregon, ...

WilyRickWiles replies on Jun 24, 2019:

@DanielEvans From https://www.apnews.com/1a3dd1c7c6424a4f9b71226e3d5c7e32 : "Oregon State Police can force any senators they track down in Oregon into a patrol car to return them to the Capitol, although the agency said in a statement that it would use “polite communication” and patience to bring the rogue lawmakers back."

Trump brushes off calls to investigate Jamal Khashoggi’s death Trump implies that we should ...

DanielEvans comments on Jun 23, 2019:

I'm ok with Trump's position on this. My understanding is Jamal was a U.S. resident, but not citizen. I know he worked for Wapo. As leader of world's strongest superpower he'll sometimes have to make tough calls. This is an instance of that. The strategic relationship isn't worth harming over ...

WilyRickWiles replies on Jun 23, 2019:

Yeah, it's not just about Khashoggi. Saudi Arabia is undemocratic, violates the basic human rights of its citizens, spreads its extremist brand of Islam around the world, and it destabilizes the region and creates humanitarian crises in its struggle for hegemony against more moderate Iran. Moreover, it bears a lot of blame for the 9/11 attacks in the US. I want our relationship to change, at minimum balancing out their influence in the region. They and the UAE have fed violence in Syria, Yemen, and Lybia; toppled a democratically-elected President in Egypt; and attempted a coup in Qatar. We shouldn't let this despicable assassination go unchallenged.

IDW figure Jonathan Haidt has written about how liberals are driven by dignity culture while ...

iThink comments on Jun 23, 2019:

since the homosexual community aligns itself with the "liberal" side of the political spectrum I must point out that the display of sexual deviance and depravity witnessed in every "gay pride" event that I have seen is anything but "dignified". Also there is no dignity in a culture of perpetual ...

WilyRickWiles replies on Jun 23, 2019:

@iThink I would have figured that more members of the IDW community would be familiar with Haidt's work!

IDW figure Jonathan Haidt has written about how liberals are driven by dignity culture while ...

iThink comments on Jun 23, 2019:

since the homosexual community aligns itself with the "liberal" side of the political spectrum I must point out that the display of sexual deviance and depravity witnessed in every "gay pride" event that I have seen is anything but "dignified". Also there is no dignity in a culture of perpetual ...

WilyRickWiles replies on Jun 23, 2019:

@iThink Got it... well I recommend reading the attached blog post or even the post by Haidt that they cite.

IDW figure Jonathan Haidt has written about how liberals are driven by dignity culture while ...

iThink comments on Jun 23, 2019:

since the homosexual community aligns itself with the "liberal" side of the political spectrum I must point out that the display of sexual deviance and depravity witnessed in every "gay pride" event that I have seen is anything but "dignified". Also there is no dignity in a culture of perpetual ...

WilyRickWiles replies on Jun 23, 2019:

@iThink It's "dignity culture" not "dignified."

IDW figure Jonathan Haidt has written about how liberals are driven by dignity culture while ...

iThink comments on Jun 23, 2019:

since the homosexual community aligns itself with the "liberal" side of the political spectrum I must point out that the display of sexual deviance and depravity witnessed in every "gay pride" event that I have seen is anything but "dignified". Also there is no dignity in a culture of perpetual ...

WilyRickWiles replies on Jun 23, 2019:

@iThink Are you accusing Haidt, an IDW figure, of virtue signalling? Blasphemy!

IDW figure Jonathan Haidt has written about how liberals are driven by dignity culture while ...

iThink comments on Jun 23, 2019:

since the homosexual community aligns itself with the "liberal" side of the political spectrum I must point out that the display of sexual deviance and depravity witnessed in every "gay pride" event that I have seen is anything but "dignified". Also there is no dignity in a culture of perpetual ...

WilyRickWiles replies on Jun 23, 2019:

That's not how Haidt is using the word "dignity." Admittedly, "civic" probably would have been a better word choice.

IDW figure Jonathan Haidt has written about how liberals are driven by dignity culture while ...

Babou comments on Jun 23, 2019:

>>For a community of classical liberals, I see a lot of people here openly committed to waging a culture war, which of course can only be a trait of honor or victimhood culture.<< I’m afraid what doesn't follow. It’s not a paradox for classic liberals not to tolerate bigotry. And cultures, ...

WilyRickWiles replies on Jun 23, 2019:

@Babou It sounds like you reject Haidt's premise. Which is fine. But I think it approaches an accurate explanation of the political divide in the US. People who are consumed with defending their honor according to traditional values are tribal, easily provoked, often bigoted, and unwilling to negotiate with liberals because they don't respect their institutions. What is gained by providing them a platform to launder their ideas?

IDW figure Jonathan Haidt has written about how liberals are driven by dignity culture while ...

Babou comments on Jun 23, 2019:

>>For a community of classical liberals, I see a lot of people here openly committed to waging a culture war, which of course can only be a trait of honor or victimhood culture.<< I’m afraid what doesn't follow. It’s not a paradox for classic liberals not to tolerate bigotry. And cultures, ...

WilyRickWiles replies on Jun 23, 2019:

So how do you draw a line between acceptable and non-acceptable culture wars? The types I've seen in this community run the gamut.

Israel analysts: Weak US attack on Iran could spark retaliation against Israel – Middle East ...

WilyRickWiles comments on Jun 23, 2019:

I'm sure they would welcome that--it would be used as a justification for war.

WilyRickWiles replies on Jun 23, 2019:

@Naomi I don't know what he has planned, but I think he will take whatever pretext he can get for a US-directed war against Iran.

Israel analysts: Weak US attack on Iran could spark retaliation against Israel – Middle East ...

WilyRickWiles comments on Jun 23, 2019:

I'm sure they would welcome that--it would be used as a justification for war.

WilyRickWiles replies on Jun 23, 2019:

@dmatic https://www.axios.com/mike-pence-trump-administration-power-venezuela-4debcdd5-9719-42a3-8ac9-95ab4f5e9dd5.html

Israel analysts: Weak US attack on Iran could spark retaliation against Israel – Middle East ...

WilyRickWiles comments on Jun 23, 2019:

I'm sure they would welcome that--it would be used as a justification for war.

WilyRickWiles replies on Jun 23, 2019:

@dmatic And seems to me it might play into God's agenda to create a safe environment to rebuild the temple!

Israel analysts: Weak US attack on Iran could spark retaliation against Israel – Middle East ...

WilyRickWiles comments on Jun 23, 2019:

I'm sure they would welcome that--it would be used as a justification for war.

WilyRickWiles replies on Jun 23, 2019:

@dmatic That's right, I forgot about the whole "Trump prophesy" business! But what makes you think Pence doesn't want the same thing? He's rather hawkish himself. Regardless, it seems unlikely that he has more power than Bolton, Pompeo, and Kushner.

How would you respond to someone of high intersectionality who claims to be systematically oppressed...

GaryWitt comments on Jun 23, 2019:

@admin, you clever little devil you. Gotta love this. Thanks! Some observations: 1. The “calculator “ you cited is so close to the border between serious and satire that I did a full digital double-take. 2. In the unlikely event that the calculator is serious, God help us all. 3. I’m ...

WilyRickWiles replies on Jun 23, 2019:

@Admin "It's hard to argue that a group that includes 90% of liberal college professors is weak." Care to further characterize and substantiate this bloc of professors?

Israel analysts: Weak US attack on Iran could spark retaliation against Israel – Middle East ...

WilyRickWiles comments on Jun 23, 2019:

I'm sure they would welcome that--it would be used as a justification for war.

WilyRickWiles replies on Jun 23, 2019:

@dmatic Half of his administration are temps... he doesn't even have a Secretary of Defense. Kushner and Pompeo are on board with Bolton's agenda. So who are these more level headed advisors?

Israel analysts: Weak US attack on Iran could spark retaliation against Israel – Middle East ...

WilyRickWiles comments on Jun 23, 2019:

I'm sure they would welcome that--it would be used as a justification for war.

WilyRickWiles replies on Jun 23, 2019:

@Naomi Yes, he's been calling for it for years. Take it from Bolton himself. https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=2818192371545568 That was him speaking to an Iranian terrorist group, but he's explicitly called for military strikes as well.

Trump Approves Strikes on Iran, Then Cancels Military Action

Boardwine comments on Jun 21, 2019:

Good. No more wars!! Trump isn't a warhawk. We've had enough conflict in those godforsaken deserts. Bring our sons and daughters home Mr. President. TRUMP2020

WilyRickWiles replies on Jun 23, 2019:

@Harleyman Disagree. Not a fan of enabling apartheid and Wahhabi hegemony.

This is what a mentally unhealthy neighbor threw out into the middle of our cul de sac because she ...

timon_phocas comments on Jun 22, 2019:

That's what we "normals" do. We go around picking up after the crashes and train wrecks of progressives. And then they blame us for being "privileged."

WilyRickWiles replies on Jun 22, 2019:

If only the law had considered arguing couples who spontaneously decide to throw large bags of cannabis into cul de sacs!

Note to anti-gun media: victims not above criticism... [bearingarms.com]

PalmThis comments on Jun 22, 2019:

Why aren't the talking about the gunman? They're the one's that pull the trigger. The gun didn't fire itself! Just like the knife didn't attack people and the van didn't run people over by itself!

WilyRickWiles replies on Jun 22, 2019:

Yeah, let's talk about the gunmen and the ideologies that motivate them. Many mass killers are motivated by a nativist ideology that recalls The Protocols of the Elders of Zion. And their violence is akin to honor killing.

ICE raids targeting migrant families slated to start Sunday in major U.

iThink comments on Jun 21, 2019:

For every illegally present person taken off of a job site they should find 1 out of work job needing American citizen to take that position.

WilyRickWiles replies on Jun 21, 2019:

You should work in policy! LOL.

Trump Approves Strikes on Iran, Then Cancels Military Action

Boardwine comments on Jun 21, 2019:

Good. No more wars!! Trump isn't a warhawk. We've had enough conflict in those godforsaken deserts. Bring our sons and daughters home Mr. President. TRUMP2020

WilyRickWiles replies on Jun 21, 2019:

@Harleyman Agreed. This is what happens when you make Bolton one of the most powerful people in your administration. But it was still very rash to order a strike before making up his mind. And I'm worried that even without Bolton he would be vulnerable to starting a war despite his apparent instincts against it. The UAE (not to mention Israel and Saudi Arabia) has had his and Kushner's ears since day one and have gotten pretty much everything they wanted.

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ScottforKing comments on Jun 21, 2019:

Very scary stuff boys and girls. This shows again that there is a limit to intelligence but not ignorance.

WilyRickWiles replies on Jun 21, 2019:

@ScottforKing I don't know if it's a trend. I can only recall a few examples of this happening. And it's not really a controversial use of power since it's long been part of state constitutions. But it may be a sign of political polarization.

The Most Powerful Arab Ruler Isn’t M.B.S. It’s M.B.Z. | The New York Times

iThink comments on Jun 21, 2019:

and?

WilyRickWiles replies on Jun 21, 2019:

And this is a key reason that Trump is escalating tensions with Iran.

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DrN1 comments on Jun 21, 2019:

Oh now I get it! Democrats=Democracy Republican=Do whatever the fuck you want.

WilyRickWiles replies on Jun 21, 2019:

@Boardwine Not sure what this has to do with the left. From the Oregon constitution: "If a quorum is present, the Senate shall proceed with the transaction of business. When there is no quorum present, a lesser number of members may adjourn from day to day and compel the attendance of absent members." From ORS 181.050: "The state police, with the approval of the Governor, may be called upon by any other branch or department of the state government to enforce criminal laws or any regulation of such branch or department." And this is not the first time this power has been used.

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ScottforKing comments on Jun 21, 2019:

Very scary stuff boys and girls. This shows again that there is a limit to intelligence but not ignorance.

WilyRickWiles replies on Jun 21, 2019:

Was it scary when Scott Walker did it?

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DrN1 comments on Jun 21, 2019:

Oh now I get it! Democrats=Democracy Republican=Do whatever the fuck you want.

WilyRickWiles replies on Jun 21, 2019:

@Boardwine https://www.apnews.com/1a3dd1c7c6424a4f9b71226e3d5c7e32 "Oregon State Police can force any senators they track down in Oregon into a patrol car to return them to the Capitol, although the agency said in a statement that it would use “polite communication” and patience to bring the rogue lawmakers back. Under state law, the absentee senators will be fined $500 a day per person starting Friday if enough of them remain absent to prevent a vote. Democrats have an 18 to 12 majority in the chamber, but need 20 members present for a quorum."

Iran claims that the drone that it shot down crossed into its airspace.

EdNason comments on Jun 21, 2019:

we can not assume anything the Iranians say, they lie cheat steal, and kill in the name of Allah.. You initial premise is faulty.

WilyRickWiles replies on Jun 21, 2019:

It's a thought experiment.

Trump Approves Strikes on Iran, Then Cancels Military Action

Boardwine comments on Jun 21, 2019:

Good. No more wars!! Trump isn't a warhawk. We've had enough conflict in those godforsaken deserts. Bring our sons and daughters home Mr. President. TRUMP2020

WilyRickWiles replies on Jun 21, 2019:

Don't you wonder a little bit what possessed Trump to momentarily order a strike on Iran?

Trump Approves Strikes on Iran, Then Cancels Military Action

criminey359 comments on Jun 21, 2019:

Aren't we still at war in Iraq and Afghanistan?

WilyRickWiles replies on Jun 21, 2019:

Think of how much more efficient those wars could be without any borders between them!

Why Should We Care About Faux Free-Speech Warriors?

GaryWitt comments on Jun 20, 2019:

I have a big problem with anyone who wants to suppress or compel another’s speech, whether that other is an individual or a private corporation. But I’m afraid I don’t see any evidence that taking money from the Koch brothers (or anyone else for that matter) either suppresses or compels ...

WilyRickWiles replies on Jun 21, 2019:

@Babou Only if you watch these figures they're only interested in "free speech" as a cudgel to club the left and platform far right interests.

DON'T DO IT MR.

WilyRickWiles comments on Jun 20, 2019:

Yeah it was all John Kerry's machinations that forced Trump to dump the Iran deal and make John Bolton the most powerful person in his cabinet.

WilyRickWiles replies on Jun 20, 2019:

@jwhitten LOL, right...

Why Should We Care About Faux Free-Speech Warriors?

Babou comments on Jun 20, 2019:

Quote from the article: "Indeed, IDW members and their acolytes have repeatedly fought against allowing those they disagree with a platform to speak." COMMENT: So far as I can tell, this ad hominem is pure baloney. The references are to some columnist I've never heard of [a comenter fixed ...

WilyRickWiles replies on Jun 20, 2019:

Bari Weiss is the columnist who coined "Intellectual Dark Web." EDIT: I guess she merely popularized it--she credits it to Eric Weinstein.

DON'T DO IT MR.

WilyRickWiles comments on Jun 20, 2019:

Yeah it was all John Kerry's machinations that forced Trump to dump the Iran deal and make John Bolton the most powerful person in his cabinet.

WilyRickWiles replies on Jun 20, 2019:

@jwhitten The right just can't take responsibility for anything. But I guess I have to give you credit for realizing that the right's latest dream war won't turn out great this time.

WATCH: Ta-Nehisi Coates’ full opening statement on reparations at House hearing [youtube.

Cheetolini comments on Jun 19, 2019:

One may not extract the wealth from one man based on his skin color, to give to another man of a different color, in an attempt to end the practice of judging people by the color of their skin. There is a bad g difference between Equality, and “getting even”. If your purpose is to “get ...

WilyRickWiles replies on Jun 20, 2019:

@Cheetolini This has nothing to do with personal guilt or apologies.

Iran is begging for a good ole fashioned ass kickin, and Trump is just the guy to deliver.

WilyRickWiles comments on Jun 20, 2019:

Your evolution on this issue would make John Bolton smile.

WilyRickWiles replies on Jun 20, 2019:

@EdNason Bolton's trying to do the same thing we did to get into war with Iraq. He is trying to start a fight.

Anyone else looking forward to the government being able to go door to door looking for ...

KeVince comments on Jun 20, 2019:

This happens every day to families in America were a member of the family did something illegal and the police come into your house and arrest you, what part of ILLEGAL do you not understand.

WilyRickWiles replies on Jun 20, 2019:

What part of due process don't you understand?

LEFTIST HYPOCRISY Defensible or not?

WilyRickWiles comments on Jun 20, 2019:

Only hypocrisy if you conflate human rights with state liabilities, and internalize government spending and taxation through the prizm of your racial identity.

WilyRickWiles replies on Jun 20, 2019:

@chuckpo Chuckles endorses identity politics, you heard it here first.

How the U.S. Border Camps Fit into the History of Concentration Camps | GQ

Wtretired comments on Jun 20, 2019:

I’m not really into soccer, but I have to throw the red card here. 1st those arrested for entering the country illegally can be charged criminally and all are charged administratively. So contrary to the beginning of the statement they are charged. There existed a parallel legal system. Most ...

WilyRickWiles replies on Jun 20, 2019:

@Wtretired You bet I think 1,000s will die if millions are rounded up in a short period of time.

Democrat's problem is not the 70-somethings leading the party, it's their socialist young.

TommyB comments on Jun 20, 2019:

Well these kids didn't just pull it out of thin air. Someone had to teach them, ' cause it sure as hell wasn't their parents. On second thought...

WilyRickWiles replies on Jun 20, 2019:

The power of counterexample.

WATCH: Ta-Nehisi Coates’ full opening statement on reparations at House hearing [youtube.

Cheetolini comments on Jun 19, 2019:

One may not extract the wealth from one man based on his skin color, to give to another man of a different color, in an attempt to end the practice of judging people by the color of their skin. There is a bad g difference between Equality, and “getting even”. If your purpose is to “get ...

WilyRickWiles replies on Jun 20, 2019:

@Cheetolini And I fully recognize that centrist Democrats and liberals can be hypocritical and opportunistic. That's inconsequential.

WATCH: Ta-Nehisi Coates’ full opening statement on reparations at House hearing [youtube.

Cheetolini comments on Jun 19, 2019:

One may not extract the wealth from one man based on his skin color, to give to another man of a different color, in an attempt to end the practice of judging people by the color of their skin. There is a bad g difference between Equality, and “getting even”. If your purpose is to “get ...

WilyRickWiles replies on Jun 20, 2019:

@Cheetolini Congrats on your son's success, by the way. It sounds like you raised him right. But I don't think that lets the state off the hook.

WATCH: Ta-Nehisi Coates’ full opening statement on reparations at House hearing [youtube.

Cheetolini comments on Jun 19, 2019:

One may not extract the wealth from one man based on his skin color, to give to another man of a different color, in an attempt to end the practice of judging people by the color of their skin. There is a bad g difference between Equality, and “getting even”. If your purpose is to “get ...

WilyRickWiles replies on Jun 20, 2019:

@Cheetolini Your words were "disallow dissenting opinions" which sure seems to imply censorship to me. Regardless, I did nothing to disallow your opinions.

WATCH: Ta-Nehisi Coates’ full opening statement on reparations at House hearing [youtube.

Cheetolini comments on Jun 19, 2019:

One may not extract the wealth from one man based on his skin color, to give to another man of a different color, in an attempt to end the practice of judging people by the color of their skin. There is a bad g difference between Equality, and “getting even”. If your purpose is to “get ...

WilyRickWiles replies on Jun 20, 2019:

@Cheetolini The "!=" means "is not (equal to)" in case that wasn't clear. That is, disagreement is not the same thing as censorship. They seem to be conflated often by right-wingers.

WATCH: Ta-Nehisi Coates’ full opening statement on reparations at House hearing [youtube.

Cheetolini comments on Jun 19, 2019:

One may not extract the wealth from one man based on his skin color, to give to another man of a different color, in an attempt to end the practice of judging people by the color of their skin. There is a bad g difference between Equality, and “getting even”. If your purpose is to “get ...

WilyRickWiles replies on Jun 20, 2019:

@Cheetolini Disagreement != censorship.

WATCH: Ta-Nehisi Coates’ full opening statement on reparations at House hearing [youtube.

Cheetolini comments on Jun 19, 2019:

One may not extract the wealth from one man based on his skin color, to give to another man of a different color, in an attempt to end the practice of judging people by the color of their skin. There is a bad g difference between Equality, and “getting even”. If your purpose is to “get ...

WilyRickWiles replies on Jun 20, 2019:

@Cheetolini And since you cite MLK Jr., I'll refer you to all of his words: https://idw.community/group/ClassicalLiberalism/post/34495/was-mlk-jr-an-sjw-in-his-where-do-we-go-from-here-speech-martin-luther-king-jr-uttered-h

WATCH: Ta-Nehisi Coates’ full opening statement on reparations at House hearing [youtube.

Cheetolini comments on Jun 19, 2019:

One may not extract the wealth from one man based on his skin color, to give to another man of a different color, in an attempt to end the practice of judging people by the color of their skin. There is a bad g difference between Equality, and “getting even”. If your purpose is to “get ...

WilyRickWiles replies on Jun 20, 2019:

@Cheetolini **Who will be fined?** Your problem is that you internalize taxation and government spending. As for the rest of your questions, that is the whole part of proposing a commission on reparations.

How the U.S. Border Camps Fit into the History of Concentration Camps | GQ

Wtretired comments on Jun 20, 2019:

I’m not really into soccer, but I have to throw the red card here. 1st those arrested for entering the country illegally can be charged criminally and all are charged administratively. So contrary to the beginning of the statement they are charged. There existed a parallel legal system. Most ...

WilyRickWiles replies on Jun 20, 2019:

Before Trump they were quickly processing and releasing people, which makes perfect sense since we have ankle bracelet technology; it's cheaper; and it's more humane. But Trump has preferred to detain until asylum cases can be heard. The challenge is that the system is only getting more backlogged and the camps, or detention centers if you prefer, of which the article gives plenty of examples, are overfull. And now Trump is claiming that he's going to start deporting millions of people. It's almost certainly bullshit, but it should go without saying that doing so would require concentration camps that would rival the Nazis', and 1,000s of people could die.

How the U.S. Border Camps Fit into the History of Concentration Camps | GQ

NeoCentrist comments on Jun 19, 2019:

Name a concentraion camp where people were illegally trying to enter a country from every country in South America specifically so they could live at a higher standard of living.

WilyRickWiles replies on Jun 20, 2019:

I think you just described the situation of many refugees in the history of the world.

How the U.S. Border Camps Fit into the History of Concentration Camps | GQ

Dmwils comments on Jun 19, 2019:

So because we have no open border policy we now have concentration camps?? Really?? How long have you been airing this moronic propaganda?? Do we feed illegals, give medical care, give clothing and personal hygiene items?? Oh yes that's definitely a concentration camp...what an ignorant post

WilyRickWiles replies on Jun 20, 2019:

Nobody mentioned open borders, dude. And there's no requirement that concentration camps not provide some level of care to those detained. Must have struck a nerve...

WATCH: Ta-Nehisi Coates’ full opening statement on reparations at House hearing [youtube.

Cheetolini comments on Jun 19, 2019:

One may not extract the wealth from one man based on his skin color, to give to another man of a different color, in an attempt to end the practice of judging people by the color of their skin. There is a bad g difference between Equality, and “getting even”. If your purpose is to “get ...

WilyRickWiles replies on Jun 20, 2019:

@Cheetolini It's simple. If the law discriminates against a group of people, the state is liable to that group of people. It's asinine to claim that recognizing a crime against a group of people is itself bigoted.

WATCH: Ta-Nehisi Coates’ full opening statement on reparations at House hearing [youtube.

Cheetolini comments on Jun 19, 2019:

One may not extract the wealth from one man based on his skin color, to give to another man of a different color, in an attempt to end the practice of judging people by the color of their skin. There is a bad g difference between Equality, and “getting even”. If your purpose is to “get ...

WilyRickWiles replies on Jun 20, 2019:

@Cheetolini Right... Regardless, it's a contrived catch 22.

WATCH: Ta-Nehisi Coates’ full opening statement on reparations at House hearing [youtube.

Cheetolini comments on Jun 19, 2019:

One may not extract the wealth from one man based on his skin color, to give to another man of a different color, in an attempt to end the practice of judging people by the color of their skin. There is a bad g difference between Equality, and “getting even”. If your purpose is to “get ...

WilyRickWiles replies on Jun 19, 2019:

A convenient catch 22 for you.

As Trump kicks off his 2020 campaign, he will need to respond to criticism of unfulfilled promises ...

JimbobNE comments on Jun 19, 2019:

I like Trump better than Hillary, but he failed in regards to the deficit. He, like Barry both promised to fix it and then ignored it. Republicans and democrats have stuck us with trillions of debt and trillions more in promised payments in social security, Medicare etc. There was money for that ...

WilyRickWiles replies on Jun 19, 2019:

@chuckpo Well thanks for the chuckle!

As Trump kicks off his 2020 campaign, he will need to respond to criticism of unfulfilled promises ...

JimbobNE comments on Jun 19, 2019:

I like Trump better than Hillary, but he failed in regards to the deficit. He, like Barry both promised to fix it and then ignored it. Republicans and democrats have stuck us with trillions of debt and trillions more in promised payments in social security, Medicare etc. There was money for that ...

WilyRickWiles replies on Jun 19, 2019:

@chuckpo Is that because there's still five years left for Trump to eliminate that $19 trillion?

As Trump kicks off his 2020 campaign, he will need to respond to criticism of unfulfilled promises ...

JimbobNE comments on Jun 19, 2019:

I like Trump better than Hillary, but he failed in regards to the deficit. He, like Barry both promised to fix it and then ignored it. Republicans and democrats have stuck us with trillions of debt and trillions more in promised payments in social security, Medicare etc. There was money for that ...

WilyRickWiles replies on Jun 19, 2019:

@chuckpo And then of course the GOP used the magic of "dynamic scoring" to promise that the tax cuts would pay for themselves (they haven't).

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JimbobNE comments on Jun 19, 2019:

I like Trump better than Hillary, but he failed in regards to the deficit. He, like Barry both promised to fix it and then ignored it. Republicans and democrats have stuck us with trillions of debt and trillions more in promised payments in social security, Medicare etc. There was money for that ...

WilyRickWiles replies on Jun 19, 2019:

@chuckpo Trump in 2016 (https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/post-politics/wp/2016/04/02/transcript-donald-trump-interview-with-bob-woodward-and-robert-costa): "DT: We’ve got to get rid of the $19 trillion in debt. BW: How long would that take? DT: I think I could do it fairly quickly, because of the fact the numbers . . . . BW: What’s fairly quickly? DT: Well, I would say over a period of eight years. And I’ll tell you why. BW: Would you ever be open to tax increases as part of that, to solve the problem? DT: I don’t think I’ll need to. The power is trade. Our deals are so bad."

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Makaleka comments on Jun 19, 2019:

I would like Pres. Trump to focus on staying focused, stay on the talking points when he is making a point and be more precise in his speech. But that is not part if his authenticity. So, focus on the promises kept and if he hasn't been able to keep a promise, state the FACTS (less inflametory ...

WilyRickWiles replies on Jun 19, 2019:

@Peter_Lemonjello That's up to Chuckles!

As Trump kicks off his 2020 campaign, he will need to respond to criticism of unfulfilled promises ...

Makaleka comments on Jun 19, 2019:

I would like Pres. Trump to focus on staying focused, stay on the talking points when he is making a point and be more precise in his speech. But that is not part if his authenticity. So, focus on the promises kept and if he hasn't been able to keep a promise, state the FACTS (less inflametory ...

WilyRickWiles replies on Jun 19, 2019:

@chuckpo Do you want to punish me Chuckles? I've been a bad leftist.

Central Park Five: Trump Will Not Apologize for Calling for Death Penalty in 1989 | The New York ...

Cheetolini comments on Jun 19, 2019:

Will Biden apologize for placing an entire generation of young black men in prison for life on minor possession third strike beefs? Seems like a petty thing to demand an apology for a newspaper add, with Joe’s “Super Predator” statements about an entire race.

WilyRickWiles replies on Jun 19, 2019:

@EdNason I suppose we must have given the birther garbage a pass too!

America’s Forgotten History of Illegal Deportations - The Atlantic

Boardwine comments on Jun 19, 2019:

The Atlantic is a far left rag. If I wanted opinion pieces masquerading as journalism I'd turn on CNN.

WilyRickWiles replies on Jun 19, 2019:

@Boardwine Well we can agree on that!

America’s Forgotten History of Illegal Deportations - The Atlantic

Boardwine comments on Jun 19, 2019:

The Atlantic is a far left rag. If I wanted opinion pieces masquerading as journalism I'd turn on CNN.

WilyRickWiles replies on Jun 19, 2019:

Tell that to Jeffrey Goldberg.

Golan Heights: Israel unveils 'Trump Heights' settlement - BBC News

CuriousFury comments on Jun 19, 2019:

I wonder what the liscencing agreement paid?

WilyRickWiles replies on Jun 19, 2019:

I think this was it: https://www.npr.org/2019/03/25/706588932/trump-formally-recognizes-israeli-sovereignty-over-golan-heights

Central Park Five: Trump Will Not Apologize for Calling for Death Penalty in 1989 | The New York ...

Cheetolini comments on Jun 19, 2019:

Will Biden apologize for placing an entire generation of young black men in prison for life on minor possession third strike beefs? Seems like a petty thing to demand an apology for a newspaper add, with Joe’s “Super Predator” statements about an entire race.

WilyRickWiles replies on Jun 19, 2019:

I doubt Joe will apologize either. I disagree with your minimizing Trump's racist public lynching of those kids. They can both have been wrong.

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KeVince comments on Jun 18, 2019:

Most of the vote will be against the democrats if a third party could get there stuff together we could have a new party in the office, the democrats are going the way of the federalist wigs.