Politics Thread

[Strange Brew]

It did. All the children got a kick out of it.

Adults looking for leadership in a challenging world, were disappointed.

Well, I’m glad we’re unburdened from your version of leadership. When a leader is unburdened by the burden of leadership. Give it a rest child.

[paulxu]

Paul is going to have a rough 4 years.

I think you're right. He's set about nominating really unqualified people for critical positions.
Not good for our government, or us citizens.

[Smails]

It did. All the children got a kick out of it.

Adults looking for leadership in a challenging world, were disappointed.

Ha.. I think it's more along the lines of the adults getting a kick out of the reactions of the perpetually offended, the world is ending crowd. At the end of Trump's term, there will be a segment of our population who have spent over 10 years complaining and whining about a man they hate. Over a decade being occupied by one man...What a monumental waste of precious years.

[bjf123]

I think you're right. He's set about nominating really unqualified people for critical positions.
Not good for our government, or us citizens.

Like Mayor Pete? He was so qualified to be Transportation Secretary. Many political appointees, especially foreign ambassadors, get their jobs as payback for support. No different with Trump.

Ha.. I think it's more along the lines of the adults getting a kick out of the reactions of the perpetually offended, the world is ending crowd. At the end of Trump's term, there will be a segment of our population who have spent over 10 years complaining and whining about a man they hate. Over a decade being occupied by one man...What a monumental waste of precious years.

It will be especially funny when all the things they’re sure will happen don’t. Off the top of my head, I remember hearing that he’s going to suspend or terminate the Constitution. He’s going to ban birth control. Interracial couples will be broken up and women of color will be deported.

[paulxu]

So funny. Who would have ever thought he'd incite a riot to take over the nation's Capitol.

Just hilarious that anyone might have thought that.

[xuphan]

So funny. Who would have ever thought he'd incite a riot to take over the nation's Capitol.

Just hilarious that anyone might have thought that.

Paul, why is Biden pardoning his own son after his son broke federal laws? No accountability for his actions? Can you imagine if Trump did this for one of his sons? You would be going crazy on here.

[GoMuskies]

I assumed Paul would have been the first to report this here. He generally seems keen to point out third world shit.

[paulxu]

Surprised that he did it, although they have been chasing Hunter for 6 years.
They got tax evasion which I think he paid off, and a possession of a gun deal that is never charged as nothing happened.
But still surprised. Maybe he (Joe) was worried about Trump's team going after Hunter some more.
Hell, Comer and Jordan have been pursuing both Bidens for years. Their star witness with ties to Russia, is now under indictment.

[bjf123]

Couple of points. Biden had repeatedly said he would not pardon his son. Guess he was lying every time he said that. Or, maybe he’ll come out and say why he changed his mind, though I doubt it. If the Trump administration wants to investigate other Biden family members for the millions of dollars allegedly changing hands, some of which I seem to remember involved Burisma, Hunter could not plead the fifth since he can’t be charged for any crimes related to that. Guess he’ll have to testify against other family members.

The really interesting part is the pardon for crimes he may have committed, but has not been charged with. Apparently, Hunter Biden is above the law. Guess the screaming from the Democrats how no one is above the law wasn’t really true.

Guess this also means Trump has Carte Blanche to pardon the January 6 protestors and anyone else charged or convicted in the last 4 years. If he does that, there better not be a peep from anyone on the Left.


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[xubrew]

I believe that former servicemen who are currently battling substance abuse issues and mental health issues deserve more help and support than what they typically get. I also feel that we should all be more understanding of bad decisions they may have made due to those issues that they're dealing with. What's disappointing about this (at least to me) isn't so much that he pardoned his son, but rather as of now he seems to have no intention of helping anyone else that's battling similar demons. You'd hope that seeing his own son go through some of that would make him more aware of just how many others are also going through it.