Posts Made By: James Lacey

Originally Posted by Jim Moscheck

Hi James. I don't know why he even posts here and doubt he's even actively an astronomy buff. Usually the threads that he starts with his stupid paragraphs for titles get no comments or views. He seems to get his rocks off by just being a belligerent bully. I suppose there would be even less traffic in the forum without him being a protagonist, a role he certainly relishes. He's got to be a lot of fun at parties, if he ever get invited to one.

I think he posts here because he needs to bully and name-call. It's impossible to say precisely what psychological problem Rich possesses that drives him here looking for confrontation, but suffice it to say, he clearly gets some high or enjoyment from it. It's one of the reasons you always feel icky after engaging with him; it's not a good feeling to know that you are the balm that feeds his psychosis.

Originally Posted by Jim Moscheck

Dick "hedgehog" Davis says:

This one sums up his nitpicking quite well. It's a favorite tactic of his: to find something minor, unimportant, or irrelevant and pour out crotchety criticisms that are entirely unnecessary.

Originally Posted by Richard Davis

So the easiest way to support your assertion is to provide examples.  Go ahead and to it.

We've shown you countless examples of your hypocrisy and Republican hypocrisy. The fact that you always choose to act like we haven't is not our problem. Anyone who participates in politics of any kind in any way is going to sooner or later demonstrate some political hypocrisy. The fact that you deny you have any or that Republicans have any is laughable at best. And all of the whataboutery and back-and-forth about which party is worse is pointless. All any of us can do is figure out which party aligns more closely with our values and beliefs and vote accordingly. Due to our winner-takes-all system, which guarantees a two-party system, we all have to practice big-tent politics and sooner or later align ourselves with one of the two parties, which will undoubtedly contain some members and constituencies that we ourselves do not align with. The fact that you can't seem to realize any of this and only see the world as black-and-white, us-versus-them, etc., is your problem, and not our monkey, and not our circus.

Originally Posted by Jim Moscheck

"I don't even wait. And when you're a star, they let you do it. You can do anything. ... Grab 'em by the pussy. You can do anything."

Yeah, that's not the same thing, huh? You are such a waste of bandwidth, Dicky.

Haha. And Rich claims he doesn't have any political hypocrisy. The charges against Trump being a rapist and a sexual predator are literally *indefensible*, yet here Rich is is, making excuses for what is undoubtedly one of the worst human beings ever to be elected to the office of POTUS. It would be far better to simply admit that he supports a rapist and a sexual predator because he likes the chaos and turmoil that Trump creates, and the fact that Trump is a bully and small-minded, selfish man who makes everything about his own ego.

Originally Posted by Jim Moscheck

Is it surprising that Davis supports him? LOL

No, not at all. By my estimation, Trump is acting exactly like Davis would if he were in the same position. I think Trump's general ass-holery is one of the reasons a particular set of his core supporters adore him to the level of cult leader. They don't care what he does, how awful he is, or how much harm he does, as long as they perceive he's creating liberal tears. By the way, have you seen Trump's poll numbers lately? He's underwater on everything: immigration, economy, trade, and especially inflation. He is pretty much down to his core supporters as far as approval ratings go. It will be interesting to see what happens as the tariffs continue to cause consumer prices to rise and accumulate over the coming months. As Powell said, the rise in consumer prices is clearly visible, and all you have to do to see them is go to the grocery store. I'm certainly glad, too, that I went ahead and pulled the trigger on a new car earlier this year.

Originally Posted by Brian McFarland

Phone company? Say what now?  Where on earth did you come up with that (although there's nothing at all wrong with working for the phone company)??  Another lie on your part.

What I did for a living is right in my profile - you can read, right?.

Based on the endless supply of your opinions here on this forum, it's pretty clear you don't have a degree in anything.  All lies.

Remember those heady days during the COVID-19 pandemic when Rich tried to tell us we all didn't know what we were talking about when we said that COVID-19 spread exponentially, because in one of his finest nitpicks and misunderstandings, he insisted we were all wrong and that COVID-19 spread geometrically? He was utterly convinced he had caught all of us in some huge gaffe, and that there was a significant difference between geometric and exponential growth when describing a viral pandemic. That was a light-bulb moment that showed clearly he's a fraud, just like his cult leader, Trump.

Originally Posted by Richard Davis

And of course I never had to study the standard 3 semesters of calculus along with differential equations.  Nah, never studied any of that, and no i never applied any math I learned to courses Stat. Mech. or Classical physics.  

Then you don't have a biomedical engineering degree, or you got it from some shady private University. Brian's right, I'm afraid, you are a fraud and are participating in the academic equivalent of stolen valor. It would be easy to prove him wrong, though.


A biomedical engineering (BME) math curriculum universally includes Calculus I, II, and III, along with Differential Equations and a rigorous statistics course, often requiring a strong background in linear algebra as well. These core mathematical concepts form the foundation for applying them to biological and medical problems, with the specific focus on more advanced topics like partial differential equations, transform theory, numerical methods, and multivariable calculus depending on a student's chosen specialization within BME.

Originally Posted by Richard Davis

https://nypost.com/2025/08/21/business/doj-set-to-probe-fed-governor-lisa-cook-over-alleged-mortgage-fraud-report/

From the article:  Cook’s federally filed financial disclosure documents show three mortgages taken out in 2021, including a 15-year 2.5% loan on an investment property and two loans for personal residences, including a 30-year 3.25% mortgage and a 15-year 2.875% mortgage.

At this point, it is getting pretty interesting to watch all these Hypocrite Democrats like Letitia James and Adam Schiff call out the President for his supposed corruption, when they are corrupt actors, pointing fingers at him.

Not to worry though, because Democrat politicians will attempt as always to obstruct the investigations and prosecutions. 

More projection by Democrats who are accusing Republicans of committing the crimes they themselves are committing.

Notable Recent cases of Republicans caught committing crimes:

• George Santos — Former U.S. Representative (New York)

Crime: Convicted of wire fraud and aggravated identity theft for orchestrating a fraudulent congressional campaign—misrepresenting his background and misusing donor funds.

Outcome: Sentenced in April 2025 to 87 months (over 7 years) in prison, ordered to pay nearly $374,000 in restitution, and forfeit more than $205,000

• RJ May — South Carolina State Representative

Crime: Indicted in June 2025 on 10 federal counts for distributing child sexual abuse material, including alarming content involving minors.

Outcome: Arrested June 12, 2025; subsequently expelled from the South Carolina Freedom Caucus and suspended from office without pay. Faces up to 20 years in prison and fines if convicted.

• Scott Soucek — Trump Supporter (Wisconsin)

Crime: Arrested in mid-August 2025 (roughly 3 weeks ago) on 10 counts of possessing child pornography.

Context: Previously self-identified as a champion against child trafficking—highlights a stark and disturbing hypocrisy. Channeling accusations through his own IP address, investigators tied the illicit downloads to March 2025. Faces up to 25 years in prison.

• Kelly Giles — Randall County (Texas) Republican Party Chairman

Crime: Indicted on one count of election fraud in July 2025, accused of knowingly submitting a falsely certified application and nominating petition for the 2024 Republican primary.

Details: The indictment followed a Texas Rangers investigation. The Randall County DA recused himself, and the Texas Attorney General's office is prosecuting.

• Austin Smith — Former Arizona State Representative

Crime: Indicted in June 2025 on charges of forging signatures on nominating petitions for his 2024 reelection campaign. The charges include four felonies (fraudulent schemes) and ten misdemeanor counts (illegal signing of petitions).

Older Examples of Republican-affiliated individuals caught in criminal matters:


I have not independently verified this entire list, but there is no reason to doubt its accuracy since it is crowd-sourced from Wikipedia.

Republican anti-abortion activist Howard Scott Heldreth is a convicted child rapist in Florida.

Republican County Commissioner David Swartz pleaded guilty to molesting two girls under the age of 11 and was sentenced to 8 years in prison.

Republican judge Mark Pazuhanich pleaded no contest to fondling a 10-year-old girl and was sentenced to 10 years' probation.

Republican anti-abortion activist Nicholas Morency pleaded guilty to possessing child pornography on his computer and offering a bounty to anybody who murders an abortion doctor.

Republican legislator Edison Misla Aldarondo was sentenced to 10 years in prison for raping his daughter between the ages of 9 and 17.

Republican Mayor Philip Giordano is serving a 37-year sentence in federal prison for sexually abusing 8- and 10-year-old girls.

Republican campaign consultant Tom Shortridge was sentenced to three years' probation for taking nude photographs of a 15-year-old girl.

Republican racist pedophile and United States Senator Strom Thurmond had sex with a 15-year-old black girl, which produced a child.

Republican pastor Mike Hintz, whom George W. Bush commended during the 2004 presidential campaign, surrendered to police after admitting to a sexual affair with a female juvenile.

Republican legislator Peter Dibble pleaded no contest to having an inappropriate relationship with a 13-year-old girl.

Republican activist Lawrence E. King, Jr., organized child sex parties at the White House during the 1980s.

Republican lobbyist Craig J. Spence organized child sex parties at the White House during the 1980s.

Republican Congressman Donald "Buz" Lukens was found guilty of having sex with a female minor and sentenced to one month in jail.

Republican fundraiser Richard A. Delgaudio was found guilty of child porn charges and paying two teenage girls to pose for sexual photos.

Republican activist Mark A. Grethen was convicted on six counts of sex crimes involving children.

Republican activist Randal David Ankeney pleaded guilty to attempted sexual assault on a child.

Republican Congressman Dan Crane had sex with a female minor working as a congressional page.

Republican activist and Christian Coalition leader Beverly Russell admitted to an incestuous relationship with his stepdaughter.

Republican congressman and anti-gay activist Robert Bauman was charged with having sex with a 16-year-old boy he picked up at a gay bar.

Republican Committee Chairman Jeffrey Patti was arrested for distributing a video clip of a 5-year-old girl being raped.

Republican activist Marty Glickman (a.k.a. "Republican Marty" was taken into custody by Florida police on four counts of unlawful sexual activity with an underage girl and one count of delivering the drug LSD.

Republican legislative aide Howard L. Brooks was charged with molesting a 12-year-old boy and possession of child pornography.

Republican Senate candidate John Hathaway was accused of having sex with his 12-year-old babysitter and withdrew his candidacy after the allegations were reported in the media.

Republican preacher Stephen White, who demanded a return to traditional values, was sentenced to jail after offering $20 to a 14-year-old boy for permission to perform oral sex on him.

Republican talk show host Jon Matthews pleaded guilty to exposing his genitals to an 11-year-old girl.

Republican anti-gay activist Earl "Butch" Kimmerling was sentenced to 40 years in prison for molesting an 8-year-old girl after he attempted to stop a gay couple from adopting her.

Republican Party leader Paul Ingram pleaded guilty to six counts of raping his daughters and served 14 years in federal prison.

Republican election board official Kevin Coan was sentenced to two years' probation for soliciting sex over the internet from a 14-year-old girl.

Republican politician Andrew Buhr was charged with two counts of first-degree sodomy with a 13-year-old boy.

Republican politician Keith Westmoreland was arrested on seven felony counts of lewd and lascivious exhibition to girls under the age of 16 (i.e., exposing himself to children).

Republican anti-abortion activist John Allen Burt was charged with sexual misconduct involving a 15-year-old girl.

Republican County Councilman Keola Childs pleaded guilty to molesting a male child.

Republican activist John Butler was charged with criminal sexual assault on a teenage girl.

Republican candidate Richard Gardner admitted to molesting his two daughters.

Republican Councilman and former Marine Jack W. Gardner was convicted of molesting a 13-year-old girl.

Republican County Commissioner Merrill Robert Barter pleaded guilty to unlawful sexual contact and assault on a teenage boy.

Republican City Councilman Fred C. Smeltzer, Jr. pleaded no contest to raping a 15-year-old girl and served 6 months in prison.

Republican activist Parker J. Bena pleaded guilty to possession of child pornography on his home computer and was sentenced to 30 months in federal prison and fined $18,000.

Republican parole board officer and former Colorado state representative, Larry Jack Schwarz, was fired after child pornography was found in his possession.

Republican strategist and Citadel Military College graduate Robin Vanderwall was convicted in Virginia on five counts of soliciting sex from boys and girls over the internet.

Republican city councilman Mark Harris, who is described as a "good military man" and "church goer," was convicted of repeatedly having sex with an 11-year-old girl and sentenced to 12 years in prison.

Republican businessman Jon Grunseth withdrew his candidacy for Minnesota governor after allegations surfaced that he went swimming in the nude with four underage girls, including his daughter.

Republican director of the "Young Republican Federation" Nicholas Elizondo molested his 6-year-old daughter and was sentenced to six years in prison.

Republican benefactor of conservative Christian groups, Richard A. Dasen Sr., was charged with rape for allegedly paying a 15-year-old girl for sex. Dasen, 62, who is married with grown children and several grandchildren, has reportedly told police that over the past decade, he paid more than $1 million to have sex with a large number of young women.

Dennis Hastert served as Republican Speaker of the House (so, 3rd in line for the Presidency) for all 8 years of W. Bush's two terms. He also sexually molested at least five boys when he was a high school wrestling coach, all of them underage, with the youngest victim being 14. The victims only finally saw justice when Hastert was caught by the FBI trying to falsify payments for hush money.

Donald Trump walked into the Miss Teen USA change rooms with girls as young as 14 changing. Twenty-six women have spoken publicly about Trump's pattern of sexual assault. In 2023, he was found legally liable for the rape of E. Jean Carroll by a unanimous jury.

Anton "Tony" Lazzaro, a former Republican donor and political strategist from Minnesota, was convicted in March 2023 on federal charges of sex trafficking minors. He was found guilty of conspiring to recruit and pay teenage girls, aged 15 and 16, for sex between May and December 2020. In August 2023, Lazzaro was sentenced to 21 years in prison for these offenses.

Before his arrest, Lazzaro was a prominent figure in Minnesota Republican circles, donating over $270,000 to various Republican campaigns and political committees. His indictment led to significant turmoil within the Minnesota Republican Party, culminating in the resignation of the party chair, Jennifer.

Originally Posted by Jim Moscheck

Again, quote the whole post and understand what I was saying. You really are a tool.

Whataboutery, cherry-picking, and strawman. That's honestly just about all Rich posts anymore.

Originally Posted by Richard Davis

I'll ask you again, since you keep dodging the question.

Is Bill Clinton a "serial sexual predator"?

Is Bill Clinton a "serial adulterer"? 

Is Bill Clinton a "rapist"?

I'm not dodging the question; it's just that all of this is irrelevant to whether or not Trump is all of the things that I said he was. What you are doing is just a bunch of whataboutery. However, yes, Bill Clinton was likely involved in some of the things you listed. If he committed a crime and can be convicted by a jury of his peers in a criminal court, then I say lock him up. If it's a civil trial, and there is a jury award, then I say let him pay it. I will not ever defend or condone any man who participates in crimes against women. The question is, why can't you accept that Trump is the worst example of morality we have seen in any politician in recent memory? Why do you insist on defending the indefensible? That kind of loyalty to someone who is obviously extremely broken and flawed is cult-like.