The Republican Party has become the party of Vladimir Putin and Trump, and is now the party that has become pro Russia, pro Iran, anti Ukraine, and, yes, anti-American.Posted By James Brown |
Excellent point. Great thread title btw!Originally Posted by Jim MoscheckIf you support the oil deal and the lifting of sanctions on Russia you are not the conservatives of my father, Reagan, or George W. Bush's GOP.
WH press secretary oustedPosted By James Brown |
It’s not dead yet, just a flesh wound! Some of us were on vacation too! Probably have plenty to talk about after the election.Originally Posted by Jim MoscheckDon't expect any responses, Rod. This forum is dead and the only adversary left will only respond if he can nitpick something said that has nothing to do with the subject.
WH press secretary oustedPosted By James Brown |
Good eye! Southern Japan. Cycling 🚴 the Shimanami Kaido route and across Shikoku. Then hiking in the Kiso valley with city visits to Tokyo and Kyoto. Wonderful trip, we road across many of these incredible bridges between islands using dedicated bike ramps and lanes. One suspension bridge is over 4 km long! The Japanese are super friendly and gracious. So I’m not ready to talk about Trump’s fixations yet!Originally Posted by Rod Kaufman
That picture looks likes something out of southeast Asia!
Now that you're back, let's get down to cases, what do you think about Trump's present fixation with men's asses?
https://newrepublic.com/post/217038/trump-fantasize-men-bodies
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/oct/23/trump-midterm-rallies-male-bodies
WH press secretary oustedPosted By James Brown |
Fog! Raining in Colorado now, which is good 👍🏼Originally Posted by Jim Moscheck
I hope that's fog and not wildfire smoke in that beautiful picture. Yesterday we had dense fog here, but this morning the winter stars are bright and shiny, the Orion Nebula is naked eye. I just finished some early morning hot tub astronomy.
I can't wait for this election to be over. The political ads on TV here have gone full on racist similar to the forum screamer's recent hit and run post.
Election predictionsPosted By James Brown |
I agree with what Maurice, Jim, and James said. Not nearly as strident as James though - I think Trump is full of bluster, but not actually affecting reasonable Americans. I expect a blue wave in the house, and a 51/49 Senate in favor of theOriginally Posted by James Lacey
What's really going to be interesting to see is just how far the Trump administration will go to subvert the midterms. Trump and his cohorts are sending strong signals about what they are up to. In the past, I've ignored the signs as outlandish, since surely no one would ever try what they're reporting. Still, I've been shown so many times now that Trump is completely shameless when it comes to cheating and trampling all over established norms for his personal gain that I'm more inclined to believe what I read these days.
Look at the dubious election lawsuits in California and Alaska. They could have raised those challenges before the election; they are, in effect, legal Hail Marys the administration knows it will lose. But that's not the point; the point is to use the DOJ as the legal wing of Trump's political desires. The move aims to sow doubt and confusion about the election outcomes so they can claim they were cheated and create the opportunity to sow even more chaos after the election, likely with even more post-election challenges. Trump can't just accept a loss; he always has to create a pretext for why he was cheated, and he doesn't care one whit who or what he harms as long as it soothes his ego. He's done this before, so no one should think he won't do it again, and Trump outright said, when he was asked, that he told the DOJ to file the lawsuit in Alaska.
I hope that enough of the electorate has had enough of Trump's "winning," so that Congress changes enough, at least, to cripple the Trump administration for its last two years.
Get used to it. One of Richard’s favorite modes of operation.Originally Posted by Jim Moscheck
Name dropping me when you refuse to respond to any criticisms from your insane rantings.
WH press secretary oustedPosted By James Brown |
Warm but not too hot. 70-80 F, Humid for sure. We were in the mountains a lot. Even when it rained (every couple days) it was nice hiking and riding weather.Originally Posted by Jim Moscheck
How were the temps in Japan? When I was there in October of '24 it was sweltering hot and humid in Tokyo and southern Japan.
Welcome to the World Traveler club!
WH press secretary oustedPosted By James Brown |
😀Originally Posted by James Lacey
All I could think of when I saw the photo was "The Last Samurai"
Trump Erupts!Posted By James Brown |
Hi Jim: This sentiment is really common this election cycle, and with good reason. Everyone but the most MAGA diehards is sick of Trump. Even the "average Joe" Trump supporter is not fond of inflation, record fuel prices, and war in the Middle East. Without "soft" Trump supporters, independents, and some cross-over voters the Rs get crushed. I think the Ds will be very happy Tuesday night.Originally Posted by Jim MoscheckThe corruption of this administration is mind boggling. So Trump's upset because a) it makes him look bad or b) he didn't get his cut?
God, I hope the American people, especially in the red states, are as sick of this crap as I am and punish him in the midterms.
Election predictionsPosted By James Brown |
100% agree. I'm not optimistic the D's won't squander their goodwill with endless impeachments and lawsuits. On the other hand, I totally get it that Congress can not do too much actual legislating without a veto-proof majority, or the white house. Any impeachment is DOA since at best the Ds will have only a slim majority in the Senate. The Ds should try to address the economy and foreign affairs though, putting the ball back into Trump's court. Make him veto popular and reasonable legislation and then coast to victory in 2028.Originally Posted by Brian McFarland
I'm thinking the same. If it happens, I hope the Ds don't squander it by wasting the next couple years occupied with endless impeachments and lawsuits.
