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Posts Made By: Greg Shaffer

September 2, 2021 12:23 AM Forum: Politics

I was challenged by J Brown telling me that Biden had done nothing that is Impeachable

Posted By Greg Shaffer

Originally Posted by James Brown

Hi Greg:

I don't think it was intentional, but it absolutely looks incompetent.  I know that you don't typically post links, but here are a news and opinion piece from the WaPo supporting the facts of your post, if not the "on purpose" part of it.  It is refreshing to see the press engage in their actual purpose.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/08/30/greenlighting-talibans-takeover-kabul-is-national-disgrace/
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2021/08/28/taliban-takeover-kabul/

Jim

I propose it would be better if it were intentional......that would mean the people running our country and calling the shots are not complete idiots and could have a chance at coming to their senses and correct their mistakes or failing that at least take steps to ensure they dont continue to make those mistakes.

But if it is truly just incompetence driving this then we (the whole population of the planet) are in for a really rough road......

September 2, 2021 07:27 AM Forum: Politics

Far Right Groups Admire Taliban & Praise It As A Role Model

Posted By Greg Shaffer

Originally Posted by Rod Kaufman

When they (DHS & law enforcement) refer to neo nazis and the like, they're talking about groups and what those groups are saying and not the occasional nutjob...

So you dont think ALL neo nazis, in fact ALL groups of a similar nature are nut jobs? I suppose I shouldnt be surprised to hear this but it does point out just how differently you and I think lol

September 5, 2021 09:27 AM Forum: Politics

This posting is for the CRAZIES On the LEFT here re: Abortion, Ivermectin, and Forcing a Vaccination

Posted By Greg Shaffer

Their posts re: Ivermectin have been entertaining, laughably entertaining.....

Trying to take pot shots at it when its been used for treating humans for various things for 35 years or so with over 4 billion doses consumed. Not to mention in 2015 the two responsible for its development were awarded the Nobel prize for medicine.....Due honorable mention is the fact that Merck, the original patent holder has donated 3.7 million doses to developing nations.

I certainly make no claims about how effective or not it may be for Covid but claims that it is only for horses or that the human version is dangerous seem a bit ridiculous as long as it is prescribed by a physician.  

September 7, 2021 03:50 AM Forum: Politics

California has a chance to elect first African American governor

Posted By Greg Shaffer

The argument could be made that he was making a point. They both are a ridiculous position to take.....if you are going to make a ridiculous argument for slave reparations then you could also make a ridiculous argument for owner reparations......

September 7, 2021 02:14 PM Forum: Meteorites & Meteors

Aubrites

Posted By Greg Shaffer

Be careful folks.....paid members can post ads the moment they join. So claiming they cant post ads yet is BS.....

September 7, 2021 02:21 PM Forum: Politics

California has a chance to elect first African American governor

Posted By Greg Shaffer

Originally Posted by Rod Kaufman

First he said what he said and he meant what he said. There was no backtracking or clarification of it from him. 
And for the second point that you stated, that of slave reparations, it could be rationally argued that the descendants of such victims of slavery could potentially be entitled to compensation for loss of land, and/or family entitlements emanating from rape of an ancestor(s). 

Your opinion of course right? Everyone who owned slaves in the US is long dead, as well as anyone who was a slave in the US......they are not owed anything.

September 8, 2021 10:25 AM Forum: Politics

September 10, 2021 10:49 PM Forum: Politics

Top Scientist, a Molecular Biologist at Rutgers University says it is CLEAR that Anthony Fauci LIED about Gain of Function Research

Posted By Greg Shaffer

I subscribe to the "where there is smoke there is usually fire" theory......lots of smoke on this one on both issues ie gain of function and origination. Little doubt there are flames yet to be shown.

September 10, 2021 11:34 PM Forum: Politics

Top Scientist, a Molecular Biologist at Rutgers University says it is CLEAR that Anthony Fauci LIED about Gain of Function Research

Posted By Greg Shaffer

Originally Posted by Rod Kaufman

That figures since it the same "theory" you've previously stated in respect to MAGA media reported voter fraud which is the same nonsense that's been thrown out of court in multiple jurisdictions multiple times in multiple states across the country and whose attorneys have been sanctioned by the courts for doing so...

Yep....they have managed to quell the flames in most cases so far.....

September 11, 2021 02:58 AM Forum: Politics

Top Scientist, a Molecular Biologist at Rutgers University says it is CLEAR that Anthony Fauci LIED about Gain of Function Research

Posted By Greg Shaffer

Originally Posted by Rod Kaufman

You've obviously missed the point: there aren't any flames to quell, only smoke and mirrors...

So you say.....lol