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Posts Made By: Mel Maki

December 21, 2018 11:10 AM Forum: Politics

Another 500!

Posted By Mel Maki

Originally Posted by Brian McFarland


I'm amazed people continue giving money to this outfit, especially knowing where it's going.  This "church" has been hiding and shuffling these pedophiles around for years, and that takes money. Where do these donors think that money comes from? How do they reconcile that?  This isn't new news, either; it's been going on longer than I've been around.
Years ago I was watching a CNN debate about the scandal. The church defender claimed the percentage of pedophiles is the same in the priesthood as it is in the general population. Seem possible? 

December 21, 2018 11:19 AM Forum: Politics

Mattis quits in protest

Posted By Mel Maki

Originally Posted by Richard Davis

My guess is that he didn't agree with the idea of removing troops from Syria.  All the other speculation seems to be just that.  We'll survive without Mattis.  

I'm surprised that the Dems are feigning outrage.  Why aren't they happy?

The Dems have a tremendous plan in Syria.  Remember, Obama implemented it, and all the Dems were happy.  

Here is Ben Rhodes recalling that Obama armed the terrorists in Syria:

https://www.zerohedge.com/news/2018-06-24/ben-rhodes-admits-obama-armed-jihadists-syria-bombshell-interview

The whole situation in Syria is a complicated mess.  

There are implications on both sides, that you're damned if you do and damned if you don't.  

The "experts" I've read indicate that once we get out, Iran will move in, and it will be even worse.

Then there is a real possibility of the Israelis taking out their positions.  

This could escalate into a full blown ME war.
Iran. It would be a better world if the leaders of Iran could disappear. The people that defend Saudi Arabia can always say they are needed to balance Iran. I have never had a solution to stop them from getting nukes. Ten years of crippling sanctions? A small chance of success? Ten years of liberals trying to solve it? No chance?

December 21, 2018 01:02 PM Forum: Politics

Mattis quits in protest

Posted By Mel Maki

Originally Posted by Rod Kaufman
First of all, remember that Trump says he knows more than the generals. That should put you at ease. Next, Russia and Iran are thrilled to tell us goodbye as we leave Syria so now we're talking! The next logical step? Leave Afghanistan! Ya gotta admit, we got the Taliban liking us...
Trump has decided to do the Obama foreign policy and withdraw.  Things will go to hell and there will be room for somebody to run for president with a more muscular foreign policy. Somebody will do what he did. 

December 21, 2018 09:41 PM Forum: Politics

Fox News: Michael Flynn Is Innocent!

Posted By Mel Maki

Originally Posted by Greg Shaffer
Its called kicking the can....maintaining the status quo....normal government operating procedure....take your pick. Liars are gonna lie.

Bottom line is the fix was in and no amount of prompting was going to result in action being taken by the government against the Clinton machine.

It is a repeating process. The left or the right displays the proper amount of indignation at whatever atrocity is at hand and the money (and or power) flows in whatever direction it needs to......
"...the fix was in..."

It is not credible to say otherwise.
We enjoy the politics but this is not a close call.

December 28, 2018 07:08 AM Forum: Politics

Anybody Find Merit In Rand Paul Remarks?

Posted By Mel Maki

Mattis has said there is no military solution to Afghanistan and Syria. But after 17 years people are upset Trump is ending two wars? We give them money, uniforms, and weapons. Can the people that live there not do anything? Our military leaders are ok with us being there for years. Does anybody think Muslims should police Muslim lands? Why kill Americans? 
Paul easily asks his interviewers questions they can't answer.                       

December 29, 2018 02:54 AM Forum: Politics

Fox and Friends Rip Trump and Sanders On ISIS

Posted By Mel Maki

Originally Posted by Patrick Keafer



I hate to be the one to break it to you but you Ross Perot types are not conservative.  You have no motivating ideology other than "stop the evil liberals", "it's a conspiracy", and "the liberal media"!
Trump could still make some very liberal moves but a Bush didn't accomplish more conservative acts in his first two years. Ford? Nixon?  Not too long ago a politician was damaged goods if he had been divorced.

January 4, 2019 05:39 AM Forum: Politics

The Border

Posted By Mel Maki

I see Dems saying walls don't work. My friends repeat it. How can they say that with a straight face? A serious question, what would happen if there was no wall between the US and Mexico? 

Will the public support Trump on this issue? The border agents say it is needed. But what the border agents know doesn't matter because of never Trump mania. 

January 4, 2019 03:57 PM Forum: Politics

The Border

Posted By Mel Maki

Originally Posted by Richard Davis

It is ALL political Steve.  We both know that.  And the Democrats know that.  They simply won't admit it. They are not fooling anyone, at least anyone with a brain.  
Ok, the Border Patrol wants the wall.
But some politicians that support sanctuary cities and want to abolish ICE say walls don't work. The illegals support this side. 

Do you think walls work?  

January 4, 2019 09:47 PM Forum: Politics

The Border

Posted By Mel Maki

I was referring to politicians, thought Rich was also but I did read it fast.

January 5, 2019 07:34 AM Forum: Politics

The Border

Posted By Mel Maki

Originally Posted by Tony Aguire
It isn't about a wall, it is the fact that some of the posters on this form, and certain other members of of this country, have decided to follow Trump's mantra that the people that are south of this water are sub-human. 

You people don't care about keeping them out, you just want to see them continue to suffer. Poorly veiled bigotry and intolerance is what drives this type of isolationism. 

Interesting that no one seemed to mind that Trump is now threatening imminent domain to build a wall. Essentially stealing people's property to save his face in front of his extreme, xenophobic, intolerant base. 

That is not what America was built on. 

Congratulations in turning your backs on this countries core values.
Is it possible you missed something? People wanted the wall before Trump. How many of the world's people should the US take? Fifty million? Eighty million would come. Is that enough? Serious question, give me a number. 
Trump hate has overpowered your logic if you believe wall supporters only want it to increase suffering. Isolation? You must not be aware how many the US takes compared to everybody else. 
Countries need eminent domain. Are you against public use? Couldn't even build roads without it. A very small matter compared to believing half of the nation thinks people south of us are sub human and also want them to suffer.