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Post by kungfuzu on Mar 7, 2021 15:30:03 GMT -8
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Post by kungfuzu on Mar 7, 2021 17:07:32 GMT -8
Like you said, it is much too early to predict what will happen in 2024. If the Demoncrats are successful in their attempts to create a one-party state, and they are going all out in this, it won't much matter who the Republicans run.
Should we still have a two-party system in four years, I would not be surprised to see a somewhat more subtle Trump running again. This would be a positive as it would show that the man had either actually learned some lessons and changed his ways, or had at least learned to control his ego in order to achieve certain goals. I wouldn't much care which. The goals are the thing.
The USA government is now past "evolving" into a criminal organization, it is one to a large degree. Anyone who has followed the actions of the FBI and DOJ over the last five years can see that both are rotten. To say they are politicized would be kind. People in the FBI have broken so many laws in their conspiracy against Trump that it is no exaggeration to say it has become the equivalent of the internal-security apparatus of oppressive regimes one reads about in history books. The DOJ is actively cooperating or instructing (I don't yet know which) the FBI in its crimes.
Again, as anyone who has followed events over the last five years can see, the USA espionage services were also involved in the crimes committed against the Trump administration, i.e. a freely elected president. The "Russian Hoax" seems to have gotten its start with foreign intelligence agencies. (read MI6) Whether they did this at the instigation of our CIA or of their own volition, again, I cannot yet say.
Our courts have become more overtly political than at any other time that I can recall. The Supreme Court is a complete disgrace. In the case of an appeal brought to it by plaintiffs in Pennsylvania before the November 3rd election, the Court decided not to hear the case as it was not ripe. The same case was brought after the election and the Court rejected it because the case was moot. The best that one can say about this is it is disgusting. The Supreme now brings to mind the Nazi Court Judge Roland Freisler and/or Soviet Show-Trial Judge Vasiliy V. Ulrikh. Both vicious toadies. At least Freisler had an Allied bomb drop on him in court.
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Post by artraveler on Mar 7, 2021 20:30:01 GMT -8
The USA government is now past "evolving" into a criminal organization, it is one to a large degree I agree, for better and more likely worse the old republic is dead as Cato. The best we can hope for is to moderate the excesses of the leftists and roll back some when opportunity arises. The farce played by the courts this last fall and winter should convince anyone that a form of bureaucratic illness has taken our country from us. It will take a resurgence of federalism and states right to right the course and frankly, I don't see ever the most anti DC governor or state legislature willing to suffer a cut off of federal funds. Like the worst of crack addicts the addiction has been complete and with the passage of the so-called stimulus/covid bill billions of dollars are going to the worst managed states. The border states, TX, AZ, NM and CA should announce they are closing the border to Mexico, deporting anyone who is not a citizen and sent their national guard to do so. Challenge the federal government to actually do something. Alas, it will never happen It is strangely ironic that when caught cheating or just screwing up these states and counties always say, "we are just amateurs, with no expertise forgives us for being stupid'. Then they get rewarded for that same stupidity time and time again. Free money for doing the same thing over and over. How is that stupid?
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Post by Brad Nelson on Mar 8, 2021 8:06:31 GMT -8
I agree, although this whole Wuhan Flu thing brings into question if the wisdom of the Old Farts still holds. It doesn’t seem to. The idiot 60’s generation are the Old Farts now and they show little sign of being wise or understanding.
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Post by kungfuzu on Mar 8, 2021 11:14:18 GMT -8
This was probably the biggest surprise for me. I had thought old farts in the USA would not fall for this nonsense. In the beginning of the KFF panic, many old farts did seem to swim against the stream, as time went on this apparently changed. It is clear that Baby Boomers ain't made of the same stuff as their parents.
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Post by Brad Nelson on Mar 8, 2021 20:39:38 GMT -8
I’m truly perplexed, Mr. Kung. History is a long time and I have no idea if the craziness we’re seeing now is normal. I fear it is. Anyone who wants an understanding of what “American Exceptionalism” is need only look to the Communists as to what is unexceptional. We save the world from fascism, Communism, and Nazism. They, on the other hand, bring it ashore and ban Dr. Seuss books.
This is bat-shit crazy stuff. I don’t actually see much other than bloodshed that can solve it. I know I’m sounding like Artler. But I’m being serious.
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Post by artraveler on Mar 8, 2021 21:18:46 GMT -8
I know I’m sounding like Artler. But I’m being serious. Welcome to the dark side of history. I truly do not desire violence of any kind. With the exception of a number of armchair generals and a few psychopaths no one who has experience in combat desires violence to resolve problems. However, throughout history when problems become too difficult, complex, expensive, and controversial violence, sadly is the only way to clear the air and define the good from the bad, or the the worse from horrible. I expect all of us had expected to live out the rest of our lives knowing that on the whole we have left a better world for our children, and their children. Perhaps it is just the old guy in me longing for a return to a simpler time, Burt I sense, as you and Kung do, the loos of something vital in our civilization. It is not just in America but all the west. The drive that propelled us has diminished. Indeed in many places it is gone, replaced with guaranteed income, free this and that. Just submit to the government and let them make all your decisions for you, be a good Eloi and wait for them to have you for lunch. So, yes I see violence in the future. I don't like it but I believe it is unavoidable and the lives of millions are going to be disrupted. I think that I share this vision with many others and I don't have any assurance of the outcome. I can only defend my small piece and my family. G-d help us it is all we can do. Liberty is precious and every breath is a gift, I will die defending it. A double pun just for fun. I don't relish being in this jam.
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Post by Brad Nelson on Mar 9, 2021 7:57:52 GMT -8
To see where the West is going (and is), look at Harry and his bitch-wife, Meghan. Centering a society on aggrieved males (which led to Nazi Germany) is little different from centering a society on bitchy, aggrieved, never-be-happy females. But that’s what we have. The more women achieve, the less happy they are. By accident, I caught a snippet of that interview with chief victimologist, Oprah. There’s an overview article by Todd Starnes today. Not a lot of specifics but you get the idea that this couple, despite the money and media attention, are not happy. And this eunuch “prince” and his bitch “princess” deserve every drop of unhappiness they have earned. And this is lesson I will continue to repeat: Do not stew in the culture of grievance, even when grievances are real. Don’t let these assholes live rent-free in your head. Take a lesson from these liberal clowns and actually *be* a conservative and appreciate what you have, as little or as humble at it may be. This cunt, Meghan, can drape herself in $4,700 silk dresses but she ever only can be a sad, angry, liberal bitch. And, really, that’s my main thesis. Yes, leftism is an ideology on its own, but feminism gave it is inroads into overturning our country. The chant for “equality” means trying to normalize: queer culture, hip-hop culture, and bitchy females. Throw in third-world primitivism as well. That’s what we are facing. That is the condensed, concise, and accurate view. And you won’t hear it anywhere else because it is the unspeakable truth.
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Post by artraveler on Mar 9, 2021 8:55:53 GMT -8
Starlink www.starlink.com/This is a satellite internet connection intended to serve rural areas. however it is also a service that can serve the burbs. Elon Musk SpaceX has over 1000 satellites in orbit providing the service. It is not cheep the equipment and shipping will set you back several hundred dollars and the service subscription cost $99 a month which is comparable to most cable internet service. There is a waiting list and apparently the service is best in the US but it is available world wide. There are many things I question about Elon Musk but he has a vision of how to use technology for the good of everyone.
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Post by artraveler on Mar 9, 2021 9:11:03 GMT -8
look at Harry and his bitch-wife, Meghan. Ah, it makes my brain hurt to even think of these spoiled twats. I have never understood the leftist fascination with the royals of England. We cast these people adrift 250 years ago and they keep popping up like herpes. I used to think that it was related to wealth and some of it is, but I think it is more than that. The English royal family has sold a fantasy, not only in England, but world wide. There used to be a definite separation of classes, mostly because of income. But, in this day and age does Harry and his cunt wife sleep any warmer in winter, or cooler in the summer, have better access to food and shelter? Theirs may cost more but the basic function is the same. It is leftists, who I think live their lives in fantasy, that have bought into the royals fantasy. Conservatives and libertarians have better things to do.
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Post by kungfuzu on Mar 9, 2021 13:44:16 GMT -8
Craziness is a major part of history. The norms which you and I grew up under, and which helped bring the West to incredible success, were actually the offspring of the birth and growth of the middle class in Europe which closely held to the Christian idea. Prior to this, there were the lords and serfs. Neither class was known for its high moral standing.
Before anyone busts a blood vessel, I am talking in very broad generalities here. But it is basically the fact that being an oppressor, (lord) or the oppressed, (serfs) does not make for genteel society.
If there aren't any already, there could be dozens of scholarly books written on the subject.
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Post by Brad Nelson on Mar 10, 2021 8:41:22 GMT -8
I’m not sure that I understand it either. One supposes that at the heart of it is a frivolous soul. If you are living your life through celebrities, you need to try harder at living a life.
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Post by Brad Nelson on Mar 10, 2021 8:44:03 GMT -8
No argument from me. No doubt the reasons for transitioning from a generally agrarian peasant/master culture to more of a manufacturing merchant/middle class are various. But those reasons are there. And from my vantage point, people are slowly (or not so slowly) turning into serfs again.
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Post by Brad Nelson on Mar 26, 2021 14:24:35 GMT -8
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Post by kungfuzu on Mar 26, 2021 14:43:25 GMT -8
Hmmm? Maybe obeying the road rules gives one a better chance of survival than not obeying the rules.
They didn't break down the time of day that deaths took place. I know I will get hell for saying this. Perhaps a relatively high number of blacks were crossing the street at night thus were harder to see. Easy to solve.
I have to admit that I am a bit paranoid about roads. Even when I am stopped at a red light, and it turns green, I look both ways before moving. Then again, I have seen cars drive through red lights and hit other cars. This causes a big bang.
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Post by kungfuzu on Mar 29, 2021 21:29:49 GMT -8
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Post by kungfuzu on Apr 1, 2021 11:10:41 GMT -8
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Post by kungfuzu on Apr 6, 2021 22:14:59 GMT -8
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Post by Brad Nelson on Apr 8, 2021 7:34:59 GMT -8
Very appropriate, Mr. Flu.
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Post by Brad Nelson on Apr 19, 2021 7:56:29 GMT -8
Local conservative radio host, John Carlson, interviewed some feminized yute who is running for mayor of Seattle. It’s my opinion that pussified-males are not the answer to the problems we face. If this guy isn’t gay, he’s certainly a pussy.
He was talking all the usual “caretaker” and “compassion” malarky while John Carlson was saying, “Where can you point to an example where cutting the police budge has led to more public safety?”
I believe that too much testosterone is a bad thing. But clearly you need some. And this guy had none. He was painful to listen to.
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