12 minutes ago, cdulaney said:

Is that all you got, gamon? Gamon, are you a progressive Liberal?

Yes. Comes along with a higher intelligence, higher education, ... Sorry but your MAGA (maybe a high school diploma) can't understand.

Imagine that! A few Republicans must have read some of the founding documents and realized what the War Powers Act means.

At the same time, a few might have finally understood that the Founders specifically created 3 ostensible equal branches of government, so that the US would have No King and no autocrat. Checks and balances.

Somebody must have given these Republicans a dictionary, too, so they now understand that the Legislative Branch of the government has a job of 'legislating', not merely applauding or rubber stamping what a wannabe autocrat wants to do. The US is not North Korea, despite Trump wanting the same power and sycophancy of those around him.

One can only hope a few of these Republicans also read the US Constitution, particularly the 1st Amendment, so they understand US citizens have the right of Free Speech (even if it upsets a childish POTUS with thin skin and a painfully fragile ego) as well as a Free Press (free to say and report what it wants).

Besides, what does Trump care if he can't blow up any more girls elementary schools? He said on CNBC that he doesn't care about peace and he's bored with Iran. He's got an arch, a ballroom and a UFC cage to build.

1 hour ago, MikeandDow said:

And HOW are you going to take back America ??? and dont say midterms or impeachment the guy will not go ??

Not my problem, Mike. I'm 80 years old and live in Thailand. Nothing I can do but vote... IF trump doesn't throw out all the mail-in ballots. But that's why I pay taxes. He'll leave if the police drag him out. (Lord, keep me alive long enough to see this!)

1 hour ago, cdulaney said:

Just like a Liberal to ask only questions and never have answers.\

'We' don't need to have the answers. That's the problem trump is facing. He keeps asking for answers from untrained people with no experience.
'We' are smart enough to hire people who are actually trained in the fields that do need answers. We even had them working for us. Unfortunately, this administration has fired most of them... in just about every corner of the American way of life, and replaced them with drones who have no training or experience, but do say 'YES! How high, Sir?' Every time trump says 'Jump.'

26 minutes ago, Wingate said:

Imagine that! A few Republicans must have read some of the founding documents and realized what the War Powers Act means.

At the same time, a few might have finally understood that the Founders specifically created 3 ostensible equal branches of government, so that the US would have No King and no autocrat. Checks and balances.

Somebody must have given these Republicans a dictionary, too, so they now understand that the Legislative Branch of the government has a job of 'legislating', not merely applauding or rubber stamping what a wannabe autocrat wants to do. The US is not North Korea, despite Trump wanting the same power and sycophancy of those around him.

One can only hope a few of these Republicans also read the US Constitution, particularly the 1st Amendment, so they understand US citizens have the right of Free Speech (even if it upsets a childish POTUS with thin skin and a painfully fragile ego) as well as a Free Press (free to say and report what it wants).

Besides, what does Trump care if he can't blow up any more girls elementary schools? He said on CNBC that he doesn't care about peace and he's bored with Iran. He's got an arch, a ballroom and a UFC cage to build.

what you are alluding to is American democracy ! but that is gone !! there is a dictator in America now get used to it !

1 hour ago, thaibreaker said:

You had one in two terms not that long ago, in Obama. A fantastic, uniting president.

After that America has been going downwards fast, the hate between you guys is endless, and the result you see today with this lunatic, self-centred clown at the wheels, is so embarrassing to watch. He is firing up just more hate each day.

Do something, Americans. Get rid of this (for us) absolutely insane dictator, for the sake of both your own country, but also for the world. He's ruining that as well.

I am in full agreement with your comment.
Fortunately, many Americans are now waking up to the fact that trump has caused so many financial difficulties for the average family, cause international upheavals that we had no business getting involved with, and insulting allies and friends all over the world.
Had trump had been a Russian sleeper agent, he could not have planned and executed a more effective method of worldwide destruction to the United (no longer) States of America!

And the beat goes on...

House approves Ukraine aid and Russian sanctions, defying Trump and GOP leaders

https://edition.cnn.com/2026/06/04/politics/house-vote-ukraine-russia-bill

8 minutes ago, gargamon said:

And the beat goes on...

House approves Ukraine aid and Russian sanctions, defying Trump and GOP leaders

One more blow against Trump . Soon he will be barking orders to himself.

1 hour ago, cdulaney said:

Is that all you got, gamon? Gamon, are you a progressive Liberal?

Laney, are you a extremist right wing Trumper? I mean, if you start asking inane questions….

4 minutes ago, Hawaiian said:

One more blow against Trump . Soon he will be barking orders to himself.

How is this a blow against trump ! this has to go before the senate and then trump will veto this so what is the point nothing has been achieved all that has happened some republicans have changed there minds WOW !!!!! Big Win !

1 minute ago, MikeandDow said:

How is this a blow against trump ! this has to go before the senate and then trump will veto this so what is the point nothing has been achieved

You must be MAGA to believe that. The revolt has started.

1 minute ago, gargamon said:

You must be MAGA to believe that. The revolt has started.

so are you saying Trump does not have a veto !!!!

3 minutes ago, MikeandDow said:

so are you saying Trump does not have a veto !!!!

Who cares. Republicans are finally opposing him. It will get worse for Trump from here.

15 minutes ago, MikeandDow said:

How is this a blow against trump ! this has to go before the senate and then trump will veto this so what is the point nothing has been achieved all that has happened some republicans have changed there minds WOW !!!!! Big Win !

The House rebellion against Trump has started and IMO will continue in the Senate. A Trump veto can always be overridden by 2/3s of Congress. Yes, I know, slim chance. But, is Trump willing to take that chance? Who knows.

13 minutes ago, Hawaiian said:

The House rebellion against Trump has started and IMO will continue in the Senate. A Trump veto can always be overridden by 2/3s of Congress. Yes, I know, slim chance. But, is Trump willing to take that chance? Who knows.

I suppose a first step !! but i would not hold my breath !

31 minutes ago, MikeandDow said:

How is this a blow against trump ! this has to go before the senate and then trump will veto this so what is the point nothing has been achieved all that has happened some republicans have changed there minds WOW !!!!! Big Win !

Every vote against trump is a vote for America. Four people with votes that had been for, and now against trump, is a vote for America. Thankfully, more and more are waking up to the insanity that is named ‘trump.’

Trump failed to study Newtonian physics:

"For every action, there's an opposite and equal reaction."

When you "primary" an incumbent Republican, the incumbent suddenly begins to grow a spine.

Congressmen such as Rep Massie and Sen Cornyn stop being rubber stamps for Trump.

As support for Trump weakens among those no longer obliged to worship him, other Republicans see the writing on the wall and dare to oppose Trump.

It's a little snowball now, but it will pick up steam as the midterms approach and Trump's poll numbers continue to crater.

Being the most unpopular President in America's 250 year history has its drawbacks. By October, sitting Republican lawmakers will be marching in No Kings rallies.

8 minutes ago, MikeandDow said:

I suppose a first step !! but i would not hold my breath !

You seemed so sure of yourself that Trump would exercise his veto I just stated the possibilities, but you said he would (will) veto.

2 minutes ago, Hawaiian said:

You seemed so sure of yourself that Trump would exercise his veto I just stated the possibilities, but you said he would (will) veto.

of course he would ! what is the logical step, you are trump don't want to help Ukraine have your lackeys in the senate of course you would use a veto You already said your self small chance getting 2/3 of congress

He erupts often. That is just who this creep is. No self esteem. Everything bothers him. Yikes. What a weakling. Paper thin skin Don.

Another victory for the people and another setback for the goomba. His agenda continues to wane, and he is clearly infuriated at the lack of fealty being expressed. Poor poor Don. Hooray!

The Kennedy Center is beginning the process of removing references to President Donald Trump a week after a federal judge ruled that his name had been illegally added to the performing arts center.

The next day, Trump on social media branded Cooper as “an anti Trump Hater” and predicted that the performing arts center that he wanted to shutter for a two-year overhaul will “soon be closed, probably never to open again.”

Clearly angered by his latest legal setback, he said it was “impossible for me to be treated fairly,” tying Cooper’s ruling to earlier losses, including the Supreme Court’s rejection in February of his sweeping tariffs.

So, is Trump the greatest example of victim consciousness ever expressed? He is a major snowflake, for sure.

https://apnews.com/article/trump-kennedy-center-b27248c91b59594da972b95191c4035f

17 minutes ago, MikeandDow said:

of course he would ! what is the logical step, you are trump don't want to help Ukraine have your lackeys in the senate of course you would use a veto You already said your self small chance getting 2/3 of congress

Just remember, Trump's logic is different from yours and mine. This is why his next move is so unpredictable.

Saw a joke the other day which I thought was rather funny.

All young children and Americans must be accompanied by an adult.

Another positive setback for the circus clown.

Businessman Zach Lahn’s win in Iowa’s Republican gubernatorial primary over President Donald Trump’s pick, Rep. Randy Feenstra, delivered a rare electoral setback for Trump in a primary season that had handed him back-to-back victories.

The narrow upset Tuesday revealed cracks in Trump’s coalition in the red state that helped the president mount his comeback, encouraging Democrats who are hopeful they can flip control of the governor’s office this year. It also marked a potential breakthrough moment for the Make America Healthy Again movement, which has clashed with the Trump administration over its embrace of pesticides and backed Lahn’s message in favor of regenerative farming and against large agricultural corporations.

“I will take on the big ag cartels. I will break up their monopolies, and I will get Iowa farmers a fair deal,” Lahn said in his victory speech late Tuesday.

Imagine? The interests of the people winning over Trump's unconditional surrender to massively toxic corporations willing to do anything for profit.

https://apnews.com/article/lahn-feenstra-trump-iowa-maha-kennedy-ea3de424608b7379791da0608a431169

Interesting that some don't think Europeans should not have an opinion even though Trump wanted European help.

Washington, D.C. to Tehran is approximately 10,230 km (6,356 miles). From London, it's only about 4,401 km (2,735 miles), so Europe is likely to be affected by this war should it spread.

1 hour ago, Hawaiian said:

Just remember, Trump's logic is different from yours and mine. This is why his next move is so unpredictable.

Ah !! point taken !!!

2 hours ago, MikeandDow said:

All Americans share some systemic blame, regardless of how they individually voted in electing Trump or not, you Yanks are responsible for the state of the worlds economy now

anyone participating in—or opting out of—the American political and cultural landscape shares the collective responsibility for its outcomes. This includes eligible citizens who chose not to vote, thereby altering the election dynamics.

Spot on. The other day I saw a sobering story somewhere that gave the following figures for the 2024 presidential election: 31% of the eligible voters voted for Trump. 30% voted for Harris. An astounding 36% of the eligible voters did not vote--a larger percentage than for either Trump or Harris.

15 minutes ago, newnative said:

Spot on. The other day I saw a sobering story somewhere that gave the following figures for the 2024 presidential election: 31% of the eligible voters voted for Trump. 30% voted for Harris. An astounding 36% of the eligible voters did not vote--a larger percentage than for either Trump or Harris.

The American Political system is antiquated and dominated by the Electoral College which was established during the 1787 Constitutional Convention as a compromise between electing the president through a direct popular vote and letting Congress make the decision, I think America has moved on since then!

the other point is some Americans can not vote

Voting is a right that allows citizens to make their voices heard, but the reality is that as many as half of eligible voters in the US still don’t participate in the election process.

The US lags far behind most other developed countries when it comes to voter turnout. Only 55.7% of Americans voted in the 2016 presidential election, and even less of the population, 36.4%, voted in 2014, according to the Pew Research Center. 

People’s motivations for voting vary. They might believe voting is their civic duty and that their ballot has the power to make a difference. Others just want to fit in with their peers, or their anger about a certain issue drives them to the polls. 

The reasons people don’t vote are just as complex. While full voter participation helps maintain a fair and functioning democracy, everything from logistics to socioeconomic status can get in the way.

Voters need identification to vote in 36 states, which means the 21 million Americans who don’t have government-issued photo ID are at risk of missing out. Financial barriers, lack of access to transportation, and limited information can make it difficult for older people, people of color, and low-income people to obtain an ID. And this is going to be harder to get with the new bill being introduced

Former and current prisoners convicted of felonies are another group of people who are often disenfranchised during elections, especially if they are African American. Maine and Vermont are the only states that do not prohibit those convicted of felonies from voting, even when they are in prison.

The Electoral College system, a body of electors founded by the US constitution, also bars millions of residents who live in US territories — including Guam, the Virgin Islands, the Northern Mariana Islands, American Samoa, and Puerto Rico — from voting in general elections, even though presidents’ decisions influence their lives.

4 hours ago, connda said:

The war powers have always been invested in Congress. One single person was never suppose to be able to take the entire country to war, and yet? That is exactly what keeps occurring. Congress desperately need to recoup the power to declare wars. Otherwise you end up with a president suffering from mental disorders dragging the entire United Stated from one conflict to the next unimpeded.

In reality it's NEVER one person.
US Policy papers are written by think tanls and predented by middle managers like Trump.

In order to maintain it's status and the $ as global reserve, the US has to hobble China (hence starting the Iran war), keep Russia out and the Europeans down (hence starting the Ukraine war).

All these decisions have been made way above Trumps level.

A piece on the Iran-Israel war fron 2 YEARS AGO - it's been planned by US Insitutes since at aleast 2009:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dO5ywKinsG0&pp=ygUfYnJpYW4gYmVybGV0aWMgdXMgcG9saWN5IHBhcGVycw%3D%3D

4 minutes ago, MikeandDow said:

The American Political system is antiquated and dominated by the Electoral College which was established during the 1787 Constitutional Convention as a compromise between electing the president through a direct popular vote and letting Congress make the decision, I think America has moved on since then!

the other point is some Americans can not vote

Voting is a right that allows citizens to make their voices heard, but the reality is that as many as half of eligible voters in the US still don’t participate in the election process.

The US lags far behind most other developed countries when it comes to voter turnout. Only 55.7% of Americans voted in the 2016 presidential election, and even less of the population, 36.4%, voted in 2014, according to the Pew Research Center. 

People’s motivations for voting vary. They might believe voting is their civic duty and that their ballot has the power to make a difference. Others just want to fit in with their peers, or their anger about a certain issue drives them to the polls. 

The reasons people don’t vote are just as complex. While full voter participation helps maintain a fair and functioning democracy, everything from logistics to socioeconomic status can get in the way.

Voters need identification to vote in 36 states, which means the 21 million Americans who don’t have government-issued photo ID are at risk of missing out. Financial barriers, lack of access to transportation, and limited information can make it difficult for older people, people of color, and low-income people to obtain an ID. And this is going to be harder to get with the new bill being introduced

Former and current prisoners convicted of felonies are another group of people who are often disenfranchised during elections, especially if they are African American. Maine and Vermont are the only states that do not prohibit those convicted of felonies from voting, even when they are in prison.

The Electoral College system, a body of electors founded by the US constitution, also bars millions of residents who live in US territories — including Guam, the Virgin Islands, the Northern Mariana Islands, American Samoa, and Puerto Rico — from voting in general elections, even though presidents’ decisions influence their lives.

Good post. You're preaching to the choir. I've long been an advocate for getting rid of the cursed, antiquated Electoral College. It would have spared us the awful administration of George W. Bush and the even worse first term of Trump. Election losses might have ended both of their political careers, and America would be much better off.

5 hours ago, cdulaney said:

Just like a Liberal to ask only questions and never have answers.

You never fail to amuse. When is a question not a question? When it’s rhetorical dummy.