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So, in other words, I was right. Thanks for posting the polling data.

Ah, yes! The "b-b-but Trump..." comes out in full force. Neither the former Pres nor missile defence are the topics here. Nice try though. The current VP has made a name for herself by being one of the worst public speakers, constantly repeating odious bromides, and talking down to those who are listening.

There WAS a 2 state solution on the table in the past. It was rejected by the Palestinians. Bill Clinton said that he "killed himself" getting them a great deal, which was turned down. Now, the rest of the Arab/Muslim world (with the exception of Iran) are just getting tired of the whole situation. They want it to go away. But they also don't want any Palestinians within their countries. It's a conundrum. There is nobody for Israel to negotiate WITH. Gaza is gone- 15 plus years of terrorist indoctrination and propaganda have poisoned too many minds there.

You know, most Americans would be content (if not overjoyed) with restrictions on abortion similar to those in many European countries- most allow abortions up to 12 weeks into the pregnancy. What's wrong with that?

Ooooh, never thought of Condi, she's wicked smaht. True that whoever gets picked will be shat upon for any number of shallow reasons. Can you imagine a debate between Condi Rice and Kamala Harris? Evisceration would not even begin to describe the carnage that would result.

Interesting. I might throw Kristi Noem on there also. Trump has always had an eye for the ladies...

Oh, I absolutely made it up. That is why I said "I can't wait". Pure speculation. But given her track record on 'explaining' things to people, I stand by it.

I can't wait for Harris to give us her 'talking to a 5 year old child' explanation of abortion... "An abortion is when a woman doesn't want a baby. So she goes to a doctor and tells him. Then, the doctor helps her. So she won't have the baby then! That's an abortion!" and then look around as if she has said something profound. She wants women to think about what can be, unburdened by what has been.

No kidding. It really isn't too high a bar is it? How did Fani's thinking process go, I wonder..."gee, I'm screwing a married guy. He's a lawyer too!! Maybe I can get him a plum job that will pay off big time and we can keep screwing, but in exotic tropical locations!"

Separated means still married. So, it is an adulterous relationship. Something a public official should avoid. The scorned wife is now putting up evidence of her husband buying flight and vacation tickets for himself and Fanni, and is subpoening her (Fanni) for the divorce proceedings. This isnt looking good at all.

...also interesting that Senator Tim Scott of South Carolina has now endorsed the Bad Orange Man and is with him in New Hampshire. Possible VIP pick? He does have a compelling life story and, unlike the current VP, is an actual descendant of African American slaves.

The only thing keeping Biden in the race now is the fact that he chose Kamala Harris for VP. There is no way that she can be ignored if Joe steps aside. The outcry from the DEI people would be spectacular. It is impossible for someone like Gavin Newsom to be even considered (especially due to his handicaps of melanin and genitalia). It is also something for potential Democrat voters to consider. The odds of Joe not seeing the end of his second term are not insignificant. So, we would be left with President Harris to finish the term.... and nobody wants that. She is polling even lower than Joe. A vote for Joe is a vote for a potential President Harris. And lord help us if that were to occur.

OK. So she was banging a married guy. Threw him a lucrative job contract which he was really not qualified to do. He made more than half a million bucks. Took her on trips etc. Nothing to see here.....

Oh, and for gas prices I used Statista... https://www.statista.com/statistics/204740/retail-price-of-gasoline-in-the-united-states-since-1990/

You can keep trying to parse the data, but the fact is that the US economy under Trump was good. I seem to remember so many 'economists' and hacks in the media losing their minds when he was elected, predicting doom and gloom, etc. It didn't happen. I have no problem in saying that the Obama years were fine in terms of the domestic economy. Unemployment did fall under Barak, but it had a long way to fall. Kept falling under Trump. Deficits under both, now higher deficits under Biden (even considering that the Covid induced spending is gone). Why is it so hard to even spare a faint word of praise for the man with the big hair?

Not a bad plan, but seems like a bit of a pain in the khaziff. Why not just ship them all back to France and let the French deal with them? The vast majority of so-called 'asylium seekers' are actually just shopping around for the best country to land. Not something that actual refugees would do.

Yes, the LAST year. Gee, anything happen in that last year that may have triggered a lot of spending, along with tanking the economy? How about looking a bit longer scale... Inflation in the US was; 2017 2.1% 2018 2.4% 2019 1.8% 2020 1.2% Unemployment was' 2017 4.3% 2018 3.9% 2019 3.6% 2020 8.0% Oh, and the S and P 500 rose by more than 50%. Gas down to $2.20 a gallon. Not bad numbers for the Bad Orange Man

Again, Putin can't do that without the obesiance of the western European nations. Maybe they should shell out a few Euros for a few of their own bang bang sticks, hmmm? They can certainly afford it. Much more so than their impoverished neighbour. If they did that, then Putin would be emasculated. Up to them, not the US.

True. And until Covid blew up the world's economy, those numbers were even better. Unemployment was down, inflation down, cost of fuel down. Plus peace in the Middle East, ISIS removed from the field, the Abraham Accords. ... ya may not like the Bad Orange Man's style or personal life, but he was effective.

Apples and oranges. If the EU could get off their addiction to Uncle Sugar and rouse themselves enough to actually defend their own countries, Russia would be no threat whatsoever. But they won't. They prefer to bitch and moan and look down their noses at their benefactor. They've had a free ride for far too long and it is time they actually defended themselves. No need for the US to help them out. Four of the G7 countries are in Europe, plus myriad others. Up to them to provide for their own collective needs.

Please get real. The combined GDP of the EU is more than 10 times that of Russia. You can't seriously think that they are threatened in any way?

I don't believe I actually said that... Here is what I said; "And the fault for putting the children in danger lies entirely with Hamas. THEY are the ones to use schools to hide weapons and rockets." and "the children are in danger because Hamas started a war they cannot win." Meaning of course during the conflict in general. Not specifically today. We can play the pedant all we like but that is merely obfuscation of the greater truth that Hamas is responsible for what happens. One could argue that weapons storage in schools endangers children whether or not school is in session. Kids could be playing at school on off days, could be housed there temporarily due to the conflict, or simply be close enough to be tragically killed when the IAF drops ordnance. All threats, all current.

Actually, they do. Especially when the incumbent is unpopular. Recent examples- 1992, 1980, 1976... The big problem for the dems is that they have a DEI hire in the VP spot, so it is hard to replace Biden without giving Harris a shot at the nomination.

Yeah sure. Successful governor, governor and UN Ambassador, successful businessman..... tell me the wonderful state of the DEMOCRATIC line-up for THEIR primary campaign. Oh yeah, they aren't having one.

No, the children are in danger because Hamas started a war that they cannot win. Much like German and Japanese children were in danger because THEIR respective governments did the same. Again, the responsibility is on the aggressor. Israel is not an occupying power. The conflict is not over. At that time, if Israel does not allow relief aid, THEN they are wrong. Until then, the war needs to be fought.