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[Second Sun]

There's a bunch of dems angry about the Yemen strikes being done without congressional approval. Maybe they are setting Joe up to be replaced.

 

[ForTheHoard]

There's a bunch of dems angry about the Yemen strikes being done without congressional approval.

You can't be serious. Obama bombed Yemen almost non-stop for his entire presidency. Congress didn't approve any of it.

 

[Breadbassket]

You can't be serious. Obama bombed Yemen almost non-stop for his entire presidency. Congress didn't approve any of it.

There is a good chance the ones complaining to Biden about it are in the same camp as the ones that whined about Israel then got heavily criticized for it. It's an indirect way to be upset really.

 

[Flan Handler]

Those large corporations are pushing this because AI is the new buzzword that investors and venture capital firms want to hear.

Anyone remember the buzz about ten years ago, when every tech executive could not shut up about “the cloud”, when all it meant was “someone else’s server”?

 

[Second Sun]

You can't be serious. Obama bombed Yemen almost non-stop for his entire presidency. Congress didn't approve any of it.

Obama had a unified party though. Biden giving the progs a chance to look progressive would have been an olive branch to them after all the Israel shit.

 

[Breadbassket]

Anyone remember the buzz about ten years ago, when every tech executive could not shut up about “the cloud”, when all it meant was “someone else’s server”?

The tech industry in general has an obsession with trying to cash on in the "next big thing" or at least what is talked about as the new innovation that will change the world. As seen with social media, "the cloud" as you mentioned, 3D, VR, the "Metaverse", Cryptocurrency, NFTs and now AI. Trends and fads are all the rage. Everyone talks about something and some investors throw money down thinking they'll get it back.

Usually the result is a 50 percent chance the thing being promoted so much turns out to actually be useful but all the buzz and word about it dies down once the novelty wears off or a 50 percent chance the concept is a dead end and nobody talks about it again once the news cycle moves on.

 

[ForTheHoard]

Obama had a unified party though. Biden giving the progs a chance to look progressive would have been an olive branch to them after all the Israel shit.

I wouldn't say Democrats aren't unified right now. The most important politicians are in the house, and democrats in the congress and senate pretty much vote in lock step. They might be trying to replace Biden, but they're still legislatively supporting all his shit. That's unified in my book.

The DNC is amazing at killing reformist movement in their own party. The "squad" came in asking for Pelosi's head on a platter. In less than a year, they were all eating out of her hand. The RNC is incapable of assimilating their rebels. Their only strategy has been to crush reformist movements. When they can't do it on their own, they ask the DNC and the media for help (MAGA, Tea Party). They've never had a reformist movement survive this long so I don't know what comes next for them, but I'm sure it isn't going to be civil.

 

[Screamer_2]

There's a bunch of dems angry about the Yemen strikes being done without congressional approval. Maybe they are setting Joe up to be replaced.

I don't know how much of the idea he'll be replaced is just coping at the insanity and disbelief they are seriously running this demented figurehead with a large subset of people pretending it's fine.

There's a suggestion part of the reason they're barring any challenges from the primaries is so there's no runner-up. Meaning they can replace Biden with whomever they want at the end when they boot him.

With what's going on in the Middle East, Israel needs a wider war with the US and its vassals involved to deflect from what they plan to do next in Gaza. While it's impossible to tell the actual appetite is for that from the establishment, or whether that matters to the people running the US. One has to assume they'd start it with Biden still around to take the blame. So they can have their war, keep running it and say it's not of their doing.

That was their plan with Trump. It's why the media peddled all sorts of incorrect narratives that he was a wreckless mad man who'd start WWIII. They thought they could get Bolton and others to convince him to start the war with Iran at the end of his first time. Blame Trump, he loses the election. Have the uniparty continue it with Trump gone wiping their hands clean of responsibility. They simply were unable to get Trump to do it and then the pandemic.

Now they'd had Biden. They've gotten their Russian war, which they knew Trump wouldn't support. Hence Russiagate, Ukraine impeachment etc. It only makes sense they'll use Biden to get their Iran war. If there's truly enough appetite to actually do it instead of just wet dreaming over it.

 

[Grundlejungle]

What happened to hairy cameltoe? Is she just hanging out at home playing CoD? If I missed that much time at work I would probably get in trouble, but she's totally fine just taking most of her term MIA for some reason

 

[George Lucas]

Immigration implies that they plan to become naturalized citizens. We all know that they staying in the country is only as long as conditions are favourable, and they will leave if Trump becomes president again. Just like last time.

Actually the idea naturalization is very modern. Citizenship was also a rare privilege granted to the elite, not something everyone got. Normal people were subjects, or peasants, or slaves. They had no rights at all. Everything was dictated by the king, or in a Republic, the government. When you traveled to another country, you immediately became subjected to that country’s rule. But you couldn’t just go to another country. Hell, you couldn’t even go to another town if you didn’t have business there or no one knew who you were (your best bet would be to present some familial relations). Traveling to another country required a purpose and papers, and if you didn’t have either you’d be sent to the border, or more likely accused of being a deserter and thrown into service for whatever the current war was.

Anyone remember the buzz about ten years ago, when every tech executive could not shut up about “the cloud”, when all it meant was “someone else’s server”?

Remember big data? Turns out a bunch of data doesn’t actually help with anything, you just end up wasting space. All those self-driving companies were going to solve the biggest problems with big data. In the end it wasn’t big data at all, but just plain old trial and error (with some big errors) that got them to the barely usable cars you see today.

Nothing is going to become big until we have a successor to the IC. That will truly be the next step in industrialization.

 

[Michael Wade]

I preferred the arguments in Boston Legal. They're just as confrontational and aggressive, but there's more pop. More pizaz. Just more creativity. A long build up, through apparently unrelated issues and then boom! Shot! Right in the kisser!

Denny Crane.

The great thing about that show is that every now and then, they would actually take some decent pot shots at the dems. Enough to where I suspect its why it got cancelled. I certainly cant forget how Denny routinely kicked gun control's ass.

The most amazing moment in the show for me, is when Denny starts comparing himself to joe Biden. Irony is pretty ironic.

Isn't that the series where William Shatner asks the woman attorney if she got turned on by breastfeeding and she was like oh god yes every time

Boston legal is a show were things like that happen, but not in the way you remember if that makes any since. Totally recommend though. DENNY CRANE


Been reading the history of the central bank book and it's a real eye opener to our current situation. Not claiming to be a massive expert or anything but bare with me. America is currently in two proxy wars, and looks like its going to be involved in a third


everything and anything in Palestine is being wiped off the map Dresden style and we are supporting it becasue israel owns our ass.

We are in a proxy war against Russia because they are in danger of becoming an actual independent economic power not beholden to anybody in the current banking system.

And we are bombing yemen and risking every U.S base, ship and interest in the middle east because they are seriously damaging global trade.


None of this shit needed to happen. It's happening because América has no leadership and the few in charge of the money are taking a stab at the wheel. The problem is, they dont know how anything works, and their obsession with control has robbed them of people that have the initiative and common sense to actually run things properly.

I think everything is on the verge of falling apart.

 

[The Ugly One]

Imagine being some random Iranian dude who house just got levelled, his family killed and his business burned to the ground all because some old rich white dudes on the other side of the world think that having a war is good for getting another rich old white guy re-elected.

5,000 dead? Well that's not so bad right? Better then seeing more mean tweets I guess.

The only thing that is weird about this is it's entirely justified. Using your navy to annihilate pirate kingdoms should be one of its primary purposes.

 

[Sweeter and Savoury]

The only thing that is weird about this is it's entirely justified. Using your navy to annihilate pirate kingdoms should be one of its primary purposes.

I dunno

Al Jazzy posted that the seized freighter was an oil tanker that the US forces seized a few months back. In Iran's eyes they are just taking back what the US stole. I'm not defending the drone attacks or shit but I firmly believe if this wasn't an election year, this would hardly come up as a big issue.

But it is an election year and Biden's gota do...something...to get him some positive attention and what better way then go bomb some 3rd world Mudslime shithole as is tradition with weak Presidents whenever an election rolls around.

 

[teriyakiburns]

Imagine being some random Iranian dude

Yemen, not Iran.

 

[Breadbassket]

How Congress Is Reacting to Biden’s Military Attack on the Houthis in Yemen​

The U.S. and U.K.’s coordinated strikes Thursday evening on the Iran-backed Houthi rebels that have been wreaking havoc on international shipping routes in the Red Sea for weeks have been met by members of Congress with a bipartisan mix of general support but also some unease over President Joe Biden’s seemingly unilateral executive action that risks escalating the conflict already raging in the Middle East.

The two countries’ militaries targeted Houthi-controlled sites in Yemen in a series of bombings, with Biden warning in a White House statement that he will not hesitate “to direct further measures to protect our people and the free flow of international commerce as necessary.”

Some senators and representatives on both sides of the aisle have lauded the Biden administration’s decision to operate against the Houthi militia, while others have expressed concern over lack of congressional oversight.

Here are some of the congressional reactions so far:

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.)​

I welcome the U.S. and coalition operations against the Iran-backed Houthi terrorists responsible for violently disrupting international commerce in the Red Sea and attacking American vessels. President Biden’s decision to use military force against these Iranian proxies is overdue.

I am hopeful these operations mark an enduring shift in the Biden Administration’s approach to Iran and its proxies. To restore deterrence and change Iran’s calculus, Iranian leaders themselves must believe that they will pay a meaningful price unless they abandon their worldwide campaign of terror.

The United States and our allies must leave no room to doubt that the days of unanswered terrorist aggression are over.

Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif. 17)​

The President's strikes in Yemen are unconstitutional. For over a month, he consulted an international coalition to plan them, but never came to Congress to seek authorization as required by Article I of the Constitution. We need to listen to our Gulf allies, pursue de-escalation, and avoid getting into another Middle East war.

Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky. 4)​

Only Congress has the power to declare war. I have to give credit to [Rep. Ro Khanna] here for sticking to his principles, as very few are willing to make this statement while their party is in the White House.

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La. 04)​

This action by U.S. and British forces is long overdue, and we must hope these operations indicate a true shift in the Biden Administration’s approach to Iran and its proxies that are engaging in such evil and wreaking such havoc. They must understand there is a serious price to pay for their global acts of terror and their attacks on U.S. personnel and commercial vessels. America must always project strength, especially in these dangerous times.

Rep. Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz. 03)​

The decision to strike the Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen is necessary to maintain stability and security in the Gulf. The U.S. has dealt with this aggression for far too long, and it is in our nation’s interests to maintain the free flow of commerce. Terrorism has no safe harbor anywhere.

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga. 14)​

The President must come to Congress for permission before going to war.

Biden can not solely decide to bomb Yemen.

And what is the condition of Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin? Is he still laid up in the hospital?

Biden [administration] wants to fund war in Ukraine, control the war in Israel, arm Taiwan and prep for war with China, and is now going to war in the Middle East???

All with a wide open border, millions invading, and millions of got aways?!

This is insanely out of control!

Rep. Barbara Lee (D-Calif. 12)​

This is why I called for a ceasefire early. This is why I voted against war in Iraq. Violence only begets more violence.

We need a ceasefire now to prevent deadly, costly, catastrophic escalation of violence in the region.

The U.S. must demand an immediate ceasefire. Anything else is just enabling further violence.

Sen. Tom Cotton (R-Ark.)​

The strikes against the Yemeni outlaws who have threatened our troops and terrorized international shipping are long overdue. But things should've never gotten this far. President Trump wisely designated these rebels as terrorists, while one of Joe Biden's first acts in office was to reverse that decision. Then President Biden appeased Iran for three years, emboldening not only Iran, but also its proxies in places like Yemen and Gaza. After all, where do a bunch of Yemeni outlaws get the know-how to use cruise missiles and one-way attack drones? Iran. Yet President Biden still can't even bring himself to mention Iran tonight.

We will see if these strikes deter Iran and its proxies from further attacks; I have my doubts. History teaches that only devastating retaliation will deter Iran, as when President Trump killed their terrorist mastermind in 2020 and President Reagan sank half their navy in 1988. That bold, decisive action is the opposite of what we've seen from Joe Biden for three years.

Rep. Seth Moulton (D-Mass. 06)​

Tonight’s airstrikes send a clear and decisive message that we will not tolerate terrorism.

Despite repeated warnings from the [international] community, the Iran-backed Houthi rebels have continued their attacks, impeding the free flow of civilian commerce in the Red Sea.

These strikes are necessary, responsive, and proportionate—not escalatory. President Biden is right to act.

The Houthi attacks imperil the global economy and increase the risk of a wider war. Minimizing the risk of a regional conflict is the utmost priority.

Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C. 01)​

This is where we should put party aside and stand for the oath we all took: Congress alone decides if we go to war. I join my colleagues on both sides insisting we follow the Constitution.

Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-Mich. 12)​

POTUS is violating Article I of the Constitution by carrying out airstrikes in Yemen without congressional approval. The American people are tired of endless war.

Sen. Roger Wicker (R-Miss.)​

This strike was two months overdue, but it is a good first step toward restoring deterrence in the Red Sea.

I appreciate that the administration took the advice of our regional commanders and targeted critical nodes within Houthi-controlled Yemeni territory. It is important that we follow this action in close consultation with our Saudi partners to ensure they are with us as the situation develops.

This strike does not change the basic facts: for weeks, the Houthis have launched drones and missiles at our sailors, while the Biden administration has trumpeted a maritime task force. The Houthi organization, backed by Iran, has for weeks wrought havoc without any significant response.

They have disrupted global shipping in a critical commercial sea lane and targeted sophisticated Navy warships. This is having a severe impact on our military and the global economy.

It is time to dispense with the hollow talk of “joint resolutions” and “maritime task forces.

This strike should be a warning to the Houthis and other Iranian proxies that they will suffer catastrophic consequences from escalation in the region.

Sen. Jack Reed (D-R.I.)​

I salute the brave military members who carried out today’s strikes, and I support President Biden’s strong actions against the Houthi militants. The Houthis are endangering innocent civilians and launching violent attacks at U.S. personnel.

These strikes, in concert with weeks of diplomacy, send a clear signal that the United States will continue to take appropriate action to protect our personnel, our interests, and freedom of navigation for vital international waterways. Even as the Biden Administration continues to take a balanced and sensible diplomatic approach, today’s military actions were necessary and proportional.

Sen. Todd Young (R-Ind.)​

Tonight’s military action against Yemen is overdue, and we must now maintain pressure on the Iranian-backed Houthis to ensure their lawless behavior is met with severe consequences.

The constant attacks on our sailors and on commercial shipping over the past months should have been addressed far earlier. Our response to this malign behavior - which has no purpose other than to sow chaos and disorder at the behest of Iran - must be decisive. It is incumbent upon the President to come to Congress and present the Administration’s strategy for confronting Iran’s reckless behavior across the region.

I applaud the brave men and women in uniform who executed this mission and thank our allies and partners.

Rep. Gregory Meeks (D-N.Y. 05)​

I support the Biden Administration’s targeted strikes against Houthi militant targets within Yemen this evening. I condemn the continued, unprovoked Houthi attacks against commercial shipping and personnel which must immediately cease along with provocative launches and actions against Israel.

While I support these targeted, proportional military strikes, I call on the Biden Administration to continue its diplomatic efforts to avoid escalation to a broader regional war and continue to engage Congress on the details of its strategy and legal basis as required by law.

Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine)​

Iran and its proxies must understand that repeated attacks on U.S. troops and the disruption of critical sea lanes will not be tolerated. The military strikes taken tonight by the Administration in conjunction with coalition partners is an overdue response to Iranian-backed proxies that have targeted U.S. military personnel, bases, and ships more than 120 times since October, resulting in a gravely injured service member. In addition, the Houthi terrorists have launched dozens of attacks on commercial, non-military ships of multiple countries.

The United States does not seek an escalation of violence in the region, but we must deter attacks on our troops, and the freedom of navigation that is essential for global trade must be restored.

Rep. Val Hoyle (D-Ore. 04)​

These airstrikes have NOT been authorized by Congress. The Constitution is clear: Congress has the sole authority to authorize military involvement in overseas conflicts. Every president must first come to Congress and ask for military authorization, regardless of party.

Rep. Mark Pocan (D-Wis. 02)​

The United States cannot risk getting entangled into another decades-long conflict without Congressional authorization. The White House must work with Congress before continuing these airstrikes in Yemen.

Rep. Jason Crow (D-Colo. 06)​

I would not support us being pulled into a broader war.

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[Uranus Pink]

@Michael Wade

The great thing about that show is that every now and then, they would actually take some decent pot shots at the dems. Enough to where I suspect its why it got cancelled. I certainly cant forget how Denny routinely kicked gun control's ass.

Boston Legal got ended right after Obama was elected POTUS. The studio had put out a press release something to the effect about there's no more jokes now that The One will be in office and he's too perfect to make mistakes to draw humor from unlike Dubya.

 

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[The Last Stand]

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Is it me or does Jill look like a man?

 

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Is it me or does Jill look like a man?

Well, she's no Hillary Clinton.

 

[babadook]

Anybody archived the trump town hall? YT results are shitty react vids and I'm not gonna sling money to fox lmao