Politics

[Brent in Az]

Saw that too. House investigations run by Republicans tend to be grandstand events instead of meaningful.

Biden laptop
Benghazi
IRS targeting Republicans
Fast and Furious.

Russia gate run by Nunes was the only one meaningful and we are finding out much of it got squelched by the CIA and held back and not presented to the public till last week.

Republican's need to quit being wussies, and start playing serious hardball.
Many of us are tired of the endless, and meaningless, investigations.
Until such time when members of the democrat party and deep state get put behind bars, they will keep on doing it if they know they can get away with it
I know that many feel that that the Republicans need to always take the high road, but the high road is what keeps getting us beat by the low roaders.
Its time to play dirty, and hit them all below the belt.

 

[Corey0372]

The financial report of the United States Government for FY’24 has been released.

The Government Accountability Office’s (our top accounting watchdog) for the tenth year in a row absolved itself of responsibility for accurate accounting, as it admits that government agencies did/can/will not offer transparency in their own budgets for audit by the GAO and any bookkeeping submitted to its office are vague, misleading and unreliable.

The meat of their report is found on page 215 (pdf).

https://fiscal.treasury.gov/files/reports-statements/financial-report/2024/01-16-2025-FR-%28Final%29.pdf

What was this on page 43......

I've mentioned this in this thread before, and I will continue to exploit this fact and harass other services about it every time the opportunity presents itself.

(Yes, all I did was CTRL F search for Marine Corps and find this paragraph. No I didn't read any other part of the document)

 

[spike.t]

Fkn great....won't be coming to usa as can't afford this for my wife......not only for sci etc but cruises we used to do out of florida.....

US demands $15,000 deposit for visa applicants from two countries

The 12-month pilot programme targeting Malawi and Zamia aims to curb visa overstays, the US says.

www.bbc.com

Holy crap!

https://twitter.com/x/status/1952818172358242527

 

[Hillbilly Marine]

What was this on page 43......

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I've mentioned this in this thread before, and I will continue to exploit this fact and harass other services about it every time the opportunity presents itself.

(Yes, all I did was CTRL F search for Marine Corps and find this paragraph. No I didn't read any other part of the document)

Sometime our illustrious Corps does other things than "seek out, close with, and destroy the enemy by fire and maneuver, or repel the enemy's assault by fire and close combat". Sometimes we do simple math, even if we have to take our boots of count!

 

[Altitude sickness]

The days of Socialists and Communists hiding and needing exposed by Joe McCarthy are long gone.

We now have elected officials saying in public they love their home nation more than America and European nations. Openly promoting Socialism and even Communism.

We have large swaths in cities and states held by cultures that refuse to assimilate. They often outbreed citizens at a high rate.

The Leftist cities and states excessive taxation and disastrous policies run them into the ground. And now complain how expensive it is to live in those areas and how the people that caused the pain now have all the answers for affordable housing and food. Once again, they break it and then claim to have the answers to fix it.

So eventually many of us will feel the results of them being the majority. With that majority comes their government of choice, religion and cultural norms.

So, besides complaining, what are we to do to protect our culture and assets. I do not have the answers. Of course voting is one answer.


I am a small benefactor to Hillsdale College. Perhaps do not send our kids or grandkids to learning institutions that promote the decline.

I am trying to protect financial assets against taxation and confiscation.

What else can we do? Any ideas?

 

[VertigoBE]

The days of Socialists and Communists hiding and needing exposed by Joe McCarthy are long gone.

We now have elected officials saying in public they love their home nation more than America and European nations. Openly promoting Socialism and even Communism.

We have large swaths in cities and states held by cultures that refuse to assimilate. They often outbreed citizens at a high rate.

The Leftist cities and states excessive taxation and disastrous policies run them into the ground. And now complain how expensive it is to live in those areas and how the people that caused the pain now have all the answers for affordable housing and food. Once again, they break it and then claim to have the answers to fix it.

So eventually many of us will feel the results of them being the majority. With that majority comes their government of choice, religion and cultural norms.

So, besides complaining, what are we to do to protect our culture and assets. I do not have the answers. Of course voting is one answer.


I am a small benefactor to Hillsdale College. Perhaps do not send our kids or grandkids to learning institutions that promote the decline.

I am trying to protect financial assets against taxation and confiscation.

What else can we do? Any ideas?

Have (more) kids?

 

[DieJager]

We now have elected officials saying in public they love their home nation more than America and European nations. Openly promoting Socialism and even Communism.

Same here in Europe. In a way we are ahead of the curve but not in a good way. Only remigration will save Europe.

Starting with all those with a criminal record and two passports. This will mean huge groups of North Africans will have to leave.

Total stop of migration for at least a decade. Only those who needed for crucial industries like the tech industry and then only from countries with the same Christian attitude are temporary allowed . No citizenship.

Getting rid of all illegals. Remigration of all Syrians, they are happy with their new terrorist leader .So go live with him.

I can go on for a while

 

[DieJager]

Have (more) kids?

That for sure. But you first need to have the right conditions. Over here there is a huge housing crisis. Young people with no house will not start a family.

 

[VertigoBE]

That for sure. But you first need to have the right conditions. Over here there is a huge housing crisis. Young people with no house will not start a family.

I don’t want to make light of the difficulties in society, to have kids, (and this is not aimed at you personally of course) but:
- we still have it better than at any point in time in the past.
- if you make a pro/con sheet on having kids, it will never work. There are too many (selfish) reasons not to have kids.
- people have kids in vastly less advantaged situations and they still grow to adulthood.
- the right education (broadly, not just schooling) is what makes the difference.
- if you look at most high net worth individuals, they average more than three kids (admittedly with as many wives often). But the question could be is this causation or correlation? Or rather, is having more kids (within reason) also an amplifying effect on working harder and making more money?

Just some thoughts (we are contemplating going for a third, although the risk of twins is high)

 

[375 Ruger Fan]

Mayor Asked to Explain $1.4 Billion of Wasted Johannesburg Funds​

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-08-04/johannesburg-mayor-asked-to-explain-1-4-billion-of-wasted-funds?utm_source=website&utm_medium=share&utm_campaign=copy

• Minister of Finance Enoch Godongwana has given Dada Morero 14 days to explain how he plans to fix the city's finances.
• Johannesburg has been struggling to maintain basic services, with problems including roads riddled with potholes, regular water and power outages, and high levels of crime.
• Tracy Ledger, a senior researcher at Johannesburg's Public Affairs Research Institute, said "the city has been exceptionally badly run" and "isn't spending the money where it is required".

 

[375 Ruger Fan]

Africa’s Richest City Needs $12 Billion to Fix Infrastructure​

• Johannesburg needs 154 billion rand alone for roads network
• City has had eight mayors since 2019 amid political turmoil

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-08-06/south-africa-johannesburg-continent-s-richest-city-needs-billions-of-dollars?utm_source=website&utm_medium=share&utm_campaign=copy

 

[Tanks]

Fkn great....won't be coming to usa as can't afford this for my wife......not only for sci etc but cruises we used to do out of florida.....

if she already has her multiple-entry visa I don’t think she needs to post a bond. Also, according to the article it is up to consular official’s discretion, so might not be necessary for all applicants. Not to mention, it is a bond, not a fee.

 

[PARA45]

The days of Socialists and Communists hiding and needing exposed by Joe McCarthy are long gone.

We now have elected officials saying in public they love their home nation more than America and European nations. Openly promoting Socialism and even Communism.

We have large swaths in cities and states held by cultures that refuse to assimilate. They often outbreed citizens at a high rate.

The Leftist cities and states excessive taxation and disastrous policies run them into the ground. And now complain how expensive it is to live in those areas and how the people that caused the pain now have all the answers for affordable housing and food. Once again, they break it and then claim to have the answers to fix it.

So eventually many of us will feel the results of them being the majority. With that majority comes their government of choice, religion and cultural norms.

So, besides complaining, what are we to do to protect our culture and assets. I do not have the answers. Of course voting is one answer.


I am a small benefactor to Hillsdale College. Perhaps do not send our kids or grandkids to learning institutions that promote the decline.

I am trying to protect financial assets against taxation and confiscation.

What else can we do? Any ideas?

MSN

To follow up a bit more on what you are saying, this is a huge problem. We shouldn't elect these idiots, or better yet shouldn't even be considered for government office. Where is the loyalty of this woman, it is obvious it's not the US or the Constitution. Makes my blood boil to see stuff like this. She is one ungrateful POS citizen, I'd love to see how she would do in the crime infested streets of Guatemala. Ugh!!!!

 

[DieJager]

I don’t want to make light of the difficulties in society, to have kids, (and this is not aimed at you personally of course) but:
- we still have it better than at any point in time in the past.
- if you make a pro/con sheet on having kids, it will never work. There are too many (selfish) reasons not to have kids.
- people have kids in vastly less advantaged situations and they still grow to adulthood.
- the right education (broadly, not just schooling) is what makes the difference.
- if you look at most high net worth individuals, they average more than three kids (admittedly with as many wives often). But the question could be is this causation or correlation? Or rather, is having more kids (within reason) also an amplifying effect on working harder and making more money?

Just some thoughts (we are contemplating going for a third, although the risk of twins is high)

Definitely we have it good. And of course no offense taken. I've done my part regarding the subject of kids Maybe the bare minimum but we are content with having two kids. I still practice a lot just in case

There are always reasons for not having kids but little changes can accumulate to different outcomes. Having no house for yourself, insane high taxes does no good either. For us it was clear from the start we wanted to have kids.

Also good policy that rewards getting more kids. For example the Hungarian model of tax deductions. The policies since the 1960's have reduced the number of kids being born. But that will take a whole book to to explain.

We'll definitely agree on more than we disagree.

 

[spike.t]

if she already has her multiple-entry visa I don’t think she needs to post a bond. Also, according to the article it is up to consular official’s discretion, so might not be necessary for all applicants. Not to mention, it is a bond, not a fee.

It expired late last year....

 

[375 Ruger Fan]

https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/gunmen-abduct-60-northern-nigeria-kill-villagers-overnight-raids-2025-08-06/

Gunmen abduct 60 in northern Nigeria, kill villagers in overnight raids​

ABUJA, Aug 6 (Reuters) - Gunmen abducted at least 45 women and children in an overnight raid on five villages in northwest Nigeria, witnesses said, in the second mass kidnapping in the area within days.
The attackers returned to Sabongarin Damri on Monday and raided nearby villages including Sade, Tungar Tsalle, Tungar Sodangi and Tungar Musa Dogo, in an assault that lasted until dawn, Shehu Musa, the traditional head of Damri, told Reuters by phone late on Tuesday.

 

[steve white]

The days of Socialists and Communists hiding and needing exposed by Joe McCarthy are long gone.

We now have elected officials saying in public they love their home nation more than America and European nations. Openly promoting Socialism and even Communism.

We have large swaths in cities and states held by cultures that refuse to assimilate. They often outbreed citizens at a high rate.

The Leftist cities and states excessive taxation and disastrous policies run them into the ground. And now complain how expensive it is to live in those areas and how the people that caused the pain now have all the answers for affordable housing and food. Once again, they break it and then claim to have the answers to fix it.

So eventually many of us will feel the results of them being the majority. With that majority comes their government of choice, religion and cultural norms.

So, besides complaining, what are we to do to protect our culture and assets. I do not have the answers. Of course voting is one answer.


I am a small benefactor to Hillsdale College. Perhaps do not send our kids or grandkids to learning institutions that promote the decline.

I am trying to protect financial assets against taxation and confiscation.

What else can we do? Any ideas?

Severely curtail ANY entitlements past "one child". No more welfare mamas. No more "free Mohameds" on the public dole. Pass a law (similar to drug dealer confiscations) to confiscate assets of anyone affiliated with terrorism, or terrorist organizations at home or abroad. Refine the definition of a terrorist supporting organization to include groups like CAIR. Deport known Islamic radicals. Repatriate Islamic students after graduation. Limit colleges ability to accept monies from Islamic nations/individuals.
Bone up on lessons already learned by our European allies--lessons they are learning by hard knocks.
Strengthen rape laws.
Listen to people like Bridgett Gabriel and Geert Wilders, while it will still do any good.
Flatten Islamic conquest in Sub-Saharan Africa as a lesson to Jihadists.
Deport anyone, especially teachers of Jihadist ideology.
Investigate Islamic schools for radicalization of children!

 

[Tanks]

Severely curtail ANY entitlements past "one child". No more welfare mamas. No more "free Mohameds" on the public dole. Pass a law (similar to drug dealer confiscations) to confiscate assets of anyone affiliated with terrorism, or terrorist organizations at home or abroad. Refine the definition of a terrorist supporting organization to include groups like CAIR. Deport known Islamic radicals. Repatriate Islamic students after graduation. Limit colleges ability to accept monies from Islamic nations/individuals.
Bone up on lessons already learned by our European allies--lessons they are learning by hard knocks.
Strengthen rape laws.
Listen to people like Bridgett Gabriel and Geert Wilders, while it will still do any good.
Flatten Islamic conquest in Sub-Saharan Africa as a lesson to Jihadists.
Deport anyone, especially teachers of Jihadist ideology.
Investigate Islamic schools for radicalization of children!

So, basically a dictatorship without any due process or respect for other points of view or religion. Not to mention interfering in other countries. I think Germany tried this just prior to WWII without much success.

 

[steve white]

So, basically a dictatorship without any due process or respect for other points of view or religion. Not to mention interfering in other countries. I think Germany tried this just prior to WWII without much success.

You can exaggerate such concerns, easy if you try. Better to look at what is happening to Germany TODAY and act in our best interests. Construct a due process any way you like, but stop the Islamic onslaught. Plenty of other like minded ideas in posts above. Personally, I am not OK with cultural suicide of the west.
Just responding to a post looking for "ideas" after all. Didn't have time for a doctoral thesis, and just thinking off top of the head to get the ball rolling.
WHAT WOULD YOU DO TO ADDRESS THE PROBLEMS MENTIONED, BTW?...especially in places like Burkina Faso. Lots of wild game being wiped out there.

 

[spike.t]

Not going to hold my breath.....

Trump says 'great progress' made on Ukraine at US-Russia talks as ceasefire deadline looms

Expectations for a ceasefire between Moscow and Kyiv are muted, despite the US president's threat of sweeping sanctions.

www.bbc.com