HeloDude

More/less what bfargin said. When China invades Taiwan, is everyone all of suddenly going to stop buying products that are made China?

Like I said…slavery. https://www.google.com/amp/s/reason.com/volokh/2018/10/19/why-mandatory-national-service-is-both-u/%3famp

If you force someone into a job/life that they don’t want, what do you call it?

I’m against our selective service registration as well. We’re not this great bastion of liberty that we like to sing about… If you can’t get enough of your people to voluntarily defend your country, then your country isn’t worth defending.

If/when (might bet is when) China invades Taiwan…for some reason I’m not so sure we’ll see the same outrage, sanctions, weapons supplies for Taiwan, etc that we’re seeing with Ukraine.

Ugh…spending more money (that we don’t have) and potential blood all with the ‘attempt’ (Afghanistan anyone?) at saving Ukraine from Russia? No thanks. As I said, there are people in this country who clearly want a fight, and it’s sad. This isn’t the days of the Cold War, and arguments can be made that all that military build up wasn’t that necessary. And today…it’s definitely not necessary. It’s about time we focused on our own issues as home—Ukraine is a great distraction. Not saying it’s not real, just not our problem. Oh and I was always against the government restrictions on its citizens due to COVID. Also, when the Ukraine government ordered that their adult males could not leave the country, I became less supportive of their “freedom” than before. I have always been against conscription—it’s literally slavery.

So we shoot down Russian aircraft in Ukraine before we stop buying their oil? Not sure I think that’s the best COA. My current opinion on the whole thing—I’m surprised that Putin went further than just the eastern regions that he declared “independent”. I thought at the beginning this would largely be a similar replay of 2014 in the Crimea, in which Putin was successful, but it appears (as of now) that I was wrong. I assumed he just wanted the eastern regions and then perhaps would go further west later in time. That all being said, I still think this is Putin’s to lose, but it all depends on what his objectives are and how much resources he’s willing to use/lose. One thing I still believe is certain—Putin is a bad dude, and I don’t see him retreating in defeat any time soon. He wants something, and I’m sure he’ll continue until he at least gets a piece of that something.

Brabus—nice Scorpion. What kind of brace do you have on it…if you do? (side note—I would conceal the serial number if I were you)

I actually support Biden not intervening militarily…and I’m not a huge proponent of aggressive sanctions as that will also hurt us economically. What I suggest is that if the European nations feel threatened by this action, then they should do something about it…but they won’t. Germany doesn’t want the energy turned off, and a legitimate European response can’t happen/won’t be nearly as effective without Germany. Putin knows all this. This is what happens when you (ie Europe) become weak militarily and culturally. They value expensive social programs vs security. Just getting upset about something doesn’t mean much. China is watching as well. If Ukraine wants to make a stand militarily then they should do so. I think their best chance at receiving any legitimate support from the west is to fight. There’s something to be said with seeing your (supposed) ally taking heavy military/civilian losses defending their borders. That all being said, I’m not so confident Europe would provide that legitimate support, so Ukraine won’t do much…and it will be somewhat of a similar replay of 2014 in the Crimea. So once again…what Putin is done is impressive. He’s taking what he wants and without much conflict (so far). Not saying it’s good, right, or just, but impressive all the same.

As I’ve been saying all along…Putin is playing Biden and Europe like a fiddle. It’s actually pretty impressive. And to the progressives and war-hawks on here, this isn’t a pro-Russia statement, rather just looking at the situation objectively and without emotion.

When the government gets to decide what is a “sincerely held religious belief” and what is not, and who can have them/not have them…then we have problems. I am anti-religious exemptions for anything when it comes to the government, and this includes vaccines. If an atheist doesn’t want a vaccine then that should hold no more/no less sway vs someone who doesn’t want one for personal religious reasons.

We get the government we deserve… Colorado is beautiful…just not beautiful enough to put up with their nonsense that will surely get worse and not better.

Perhaps Biden can just ask those leaders to allow Americans in their country illegally (with our without the shot)…afterall, Biden is cool with people coming into the US illegally without the shot. Yes—this is how messed up the left has become.

If the government is not willing to stop/arrest/prosecute someone for said crime, then it’s not really a crime.

So why do you think the political leaders in those areas didn’t call for massive arrests of the protestors who were illegally in the streets? I also can’t recall too many on the left calling for arrests either? Thoughts?

Just so I understand you…are you saying that all the BLM protestors who were in the roads should have been arrested since it was illegal for them to be doing so?

Well when there’s nothing else that meaningful in your life (friends, family/kids, important hobbies, etc), then many post whatever makes them feel good about themselves…sadly wearing a mask (and showing others that they do) brings a sense of meaning to their lives for those on the left. They’re basically miserable and that’s a shame.

Remember this gem? Yeah, just “trust” the feds… Oh, and I also remember the left (Congressman Schiff as just one example) saying they had proof that Trump colluded with Russia even though they never provided such proof. And yet, even Mueller couldn’t find such evidence. If you want more examples of the dishonesty in our government, let me know…God knows there has been plenty, on both sides.

What are you talking about? The left is telling us that the economy is doing great!

Just like Newsom (CA Gov) who was at the Rams/Niners game without his mask on…plenty of other examples of hypocrisy from the left when it comes to stupid covid measures.

Are you referring to the fact that each state gets two senators regardless of its state’s population and/or that each state gets the number of electoral votes equating to their number of senators and representatives?

Unhhh…please read my post again. I said getting bills passed, did I not? So once again, tell me why then didn’t the GOP change the filibuster rule to get bills passed in the Senate without having to get past a filibuster? And wrt Senate confirmations, Harry Reid first changed the rules wrt confirming federal judges on simple vote (no 60 vote threshold to end debate) and the GOP took the next step on Supreme Court justices. Harry Reid never needed to confirm an Obama SCOTUS nominee after he changed the rules (I’m sure he would have if needed), but he laid the ground work for Trump getting 3 nominees confirmed. It’s cool though…I imagine Biden will get one pick through on a simple majority as well.

Just so I understand you correctly… You’re saying that the Dems/progressives would support the GOP getting rid of the filibuster in 2025 if the GOP has the House, the Senate, and the Presidency? Or are you just saying that you would support ending the filibuster in 2025 in the above scenario? There’s obviously nothing Constitutionally wrong with ending the filibuster, and if it happened, then so be it. But I think it will be funny when the party (who currently desires to end it) will be upset when the other party uses the same tactics to get their way. We definitely shall see.