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[cash_tx]

Do you agree or disagree with Zeihan's assessment of Tuberville putting confirmations on hold?

 

[Mark A Ouellette]

Just a question, but does the definition of militia not mean anyone of legal age to participate in military service. It does not say someone who is in military service.

This was defined in the First and Second Militia Acts of 1792 requiring every able male age 18 to 45 to possess a musket, bayonet, and accoutrements.

The US Constitution MUST be read in the context of 1787, not the gibberish waffle-speak of 2023.

 

[Wheels]

Do you agree or disagree with Zeihan's assessment of Tuberville putting confirmations on hold?

This guy is an example of an individual who has no clue what he is talking about but who is carrying around the MSM talking points and repeating them.

Chuck Schumer can have a floor vote any time he wants for the confirmations. Schumer is not doing so for political reasons to score points regarding abortion. Tuberville is holding up the committee over principle regarding abortion or politics however you want to look at it. They are both playing the game their constituents sent them up there to play.

Schumer has the numbers to get the military confirmed if he wants. Schumer chooses not to have a floor vote so he can have the MSM bully Tuberville. The guy in the video is doing that job.

 

[wesheltonj]

Tuberville did not put them "on hold". He has repeatedly said they can bring them forth one at a time for confirmation.

 

[festuscat]

As I understand the argument, if the Senate does not confirm 06s to 07s, 08s to 09 etc. we have a national security problem.
Therefore, the argument would suggest, an 06 is incapable of providing national security unless he's paid more.
We have more 4 Star Admiral and Generals today than during WW2.
Top heavy; we don't have a national security problem, we have a bureaucratic problem.

 

[Wheels]

Wonder how many of these protestors will be charged as terrorist's and prosecuted by the DOJ, like those on January 6?

https://twitter.com/x/status/1701260071022264594

 

[Red Leg]

Ukraine’s counter-offensive is stalling. The West must prepare for humiliation

Time is running out for Ukraine. After 18 months of war, it is no longer a question of if the Western alliance will falter, but when. Since the start, despite making many of the right noises and supplying some military hardware, France and Germany, in particular, have been reluctant partners...

www.yahoo.com

A rather sobering assessment that underscores my frustration with the West's lack of imagination and commitment to the conflict in Ukraine. It is particularly frustrating how both some governments and voters have apparently concluded it will all be better if Russia just wins.

 

[NE 7x57]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1700725346457542876

Gin Owners of America has filed a Federal lawsuit against NM governor on the gun rights violation.

Only an idiot would think that making it illegal for law abiding citizens to carry handguns would have anything at all to do with criminals carrying handguns.

No doubt criminals in NM are putting their weapons away until this ruling expires.

 

[NE 7x57]

Ukraine’s counter-offensive is stalling. The West must prepare for humiliation

Time is running out for Ukraine. After 18 months of war, it is no longer a question of if the Western alliance will falter, but when. Since the start, despite making many of the right noises and supplying some military hardware, France and Germany, in particular, have been reluctant partners...

www.yahoo.com

A rather sobering assessment that underscores my frustration with the West's lack of imagination and commitment to the conflict in Ukraine. It is particularly frustrating how both some governments and voters have apparently concluded it will all be better if Russia just wins.

It's depressing. If Putin is allowed to profit from this and rearm the west has signed up for a much larger conflict with Russia down the road. It's interesting to watch Poland, a country with much previous experience with Russia, arm themselves for what they see coming.

 

[375 Ruger Fan]

Escalation???

 

[sestoppelman]

I had not been receiving emails to indicate any replies to my posts here, for some reason or I would have replied sooner. I get the whole Ukraine argument believe it or not, just not totally in line with it, so shoot me.

My earlier profane screed was meant to be over the top of course to make a point. If that point escapes some, thats fine.

I only dispute the notion that not agreeing with monetary support for Ukraine, automatically means one is pro Russia or pro Russia war, or occupation: it does not.

I think of it to be more of a neutral stance on it, not to mention its over there and two non NATO countries are going at it.
I think its a lot more complicated than just Russia is evil and Ukraine is totally faultless in how we got here. It usually takes two to tango. I claim no inside knowledge and really dont want to wrangle about this anymore.
Nobody on this board has ANY influence in what is taking place there so all this fingers in the air postulation is really pointless and serves mostly to alienate us from each other over something we have no control over.

Another of my main points is Biden. Some seem to be willing to look away from all the damage done to America by Biden as long as the dollars keep flowing to Ukraine. This is a mindset I vehemently disagree with.

Biden needs to go, not later, not in 2024, not next year, or next week, he needs to go now. And as I said before, if the next guy who comes along says enuf of this Ukraine spending, I am OK with that BECAUSE Biden is gone and THAT is what I consider most important to America, everything else is secondary.

Is that America first? I suppose it is, and thats OK. As far as what happens down the road over there? I dont know and despite opinions to the contrary, nobody here knows what is down the road either. NOBODY here has a crystal ball or can see the future. There, I said it again and its indisputable. If anyone thinks they can see the future they are just kidding themselves, but not me.

Flame away if it suits you, thats my story and I am sticking to it. More reasons to get Joe Unassed out of the WH.

MSN

 

[NE 7x57]

Biden needs to go, not later, not in 2024, not next year, or next week, he needs to go now. And as I said before, if the next guy who comes along says enuf of this Ukraine spending, I am OK with that BECAUSE Biden is gone and THAT is what I consider most important to America, everything else is secondary.

You stated, "Nobody on this board has ANY influence in what is taking place". I would guess that applies to your thoughts as well.

 

[PARA45]

 

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[PARA45]

 

[sestoppelman]

You stated, "Nobody on this board has ANY influence in what is taking place". I would guess that applies to your thoughts as well.

ABSOLUTLEY! That is the point!

 

[Newboomer]

ABSOLUTLEY! That is the point!

In the midst of all the political hubbub and ballyhoo may I suggest a moment of reverent silence for all the victims of the 9-11 tragedy. Today being 9-11. Pray it will never happen again.

 

[CoElkHunter]

Only an idiot would think that making it illegal for law abiding citizens to carry handguns would have anything at all to do with criminals carrying handguns.

No doubt criminals in NM are putting their weapons away until this ruling expires.

“Only an idiot would think”. Well, there you have it and she’s a Governor. LOL

 

[CoElkHunter]

ABSOLUTLEY! That is the point!

“Circular firing squad”? LOL

 

[PARA45]