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Champagne for breakfast and a Sherman in my hand !
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The Party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command.
George Orwell, 1984
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Originally posted by madducks View PostOne of the Biden's German Shepards bit a secret service agent at the White House. So, both dogs are getting sent back home to Delaware.“Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the universe.”
― Albert Einstein
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Originally posted by madducks View PostFirst week back at the White House after several weeks of obedience training and Biden's dog Major bit a National Park Service employee on Monday. Bad dog!“There’s no normal life, Wyatt, it’s just life. Get on with it.” – Doc Holliday
"It doesn't matter what you think" - The Rock
"I borked the entry." - Some dude on the Internet
Have I told you about otters being the only marine animal that can lift rocks?
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Originally posted by Sour Masher View PostYeah, hopefully this is a two bites and your out policy. Clearly the training doesn't work.If I whisper my wicked marching orders into the ether with no regard to where or how they may bear fruit, I am blameless should a broken spirit carry those orders out upon the innocent, for it was not my hand that took the action merely my lips which let slip their darkest wish. ~Daniel Devereaux 2011
Nothing in all the world is more dangerous than sincere ignorance and conscientious stupidity.
Martin Luther King, Jr.
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Originally posted by revo View PostIn two polls released this week, Biden has a 94% and 95% approval rating among Dems, outpacing even the highest % of Former Guy’s popularity among the GOP.
That said, there are some early mistakes that need to be addressed. The issues at the border are heartbreaking, for instance. In hindsight, it seems like it makes a whole lot of sense that the change from Trump to Biden was going to be seen as a massive change in policy and likely increase the already high desire for folks to want to come here, given that the GOP side sold its voters on Biden being for completely open borders, and for obvious political reasons, the Dem side not fighting too hard against that--they didn't want to fall into the same hole of anti-immigrant rhetoric Trump was in. There is obviously a lot of pent up desire by a lot of folks to get here and get a piece of the American Dream (and maybe earlier access to vaccines that won't be getting to poorer folks in poorer countries for another year or more), and the disconnect between the reality of what is being allowed vs what people thought would be is causing a lot of hardships and heartbreak.
Obviously, folks will come here if they can, no matter who is in charge, as we saw with the seasonal surges that also happened under Trump as well. Despite all the flaws and issues we face, the US still represents tremendous opportunity for a better life for millions. I really do not know how messaging or policy and better prep could have made things better with this surge, but I wish more forethought would have been in play here, and maybe more efforts at the sources to combat misinformation and perhaps provide local aid that gave locals in those countries some incentive to stay there. Tough to see so many people wanting to be here who cannot, and for some of them, they risked a lot to come, because they had the false idea that the US now had an open border policy.Last edited by Sour Masher; 04-14-2021, 10:00 PM.
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Biden releases patents on all vaccines allowing the world to benefit.If I whisper my wicked marching orders into the ether with no regard to where or how they may bear fruit, I am blameless should a broken spirit carry those orders out upon the innocent, for it was not my hand that took the action merely my lips which let slip their darkest wish. ~Daniel Devereaux 2011
Nothing in all the world is more dangerous than sincere ignorance and conscientious stupidity.
Martin Luther King, Jr.
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Originally posted by GwynnInTheHall View PostBiden releases patents on all vaccines allowing the world to benefit.
Ms. Tai added that the United States would participate in negotiations at the W.TO. over the matter, adding, “Those negotiations will take time given the consensus-based nature of the institution and the complexity of the issues involved.”
Edit to add: I think it'll get done, but the tech transfer mentioned in the article will be interesting. Somehow, the Biden administration must come up with a waiver that protects and/or indemnifies the companies from shareholder suits. Interestingly enough, the one thing a corporation can't do is place greater good over shareholder interest (Dodge v Ford).
Further edit to add: Moderna and Pfizer had already waived patent protection rights and have licensed their technology to numerous places world wide. I don't think J&J has waived patent enforcement (might be wrong, just couldn't find anything), but also has licensed their technology to three other countries. Issue with getting more done - especially in India - appears tied to supply chain issues and not patent issues.Last edited by chancellor; 05-06-2021, 09:36 AM.I'm just here for the baseball.
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I find these recent Favorable/Unfavorable polls to be interesting (RCP Average, Jan-May):
Biden: +11.8%
Pelosi: -12.7%
McCarthy: -6.2%
Schumer: -10.8%
McConnell: -28.0%
Trump: -12.5%
Also, didn't realize the Child Tax Credit will actually be direct deposited into your accounts on the 15th of every month, July through December. If you have children age 6 or younger, you'll get $300 per month per child, and ages 7-17, $250 per month per child. The Jan-June periods will be a credit against your taxes next year. 90% of American families should be eligible, based on AGI.
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Dude, can you STOP trying to work across the Aisle? Obama couldn't do it so there's NO way you can do it. Abolish the filibuster and ram through as much progressive legislature as you can starting with election reform.
Get it done or GTF out.If I whisper my wicked marching orders into the ether with no regard to where or how they may bear fruit, I am blameless should a broken spirit carry those orders out upon the innocent, for it was not my hand that took the action merely my lips which let slip their darkest wish. ~Daniel Devereaux 2011
Nothing in all the world is more dangerous than sincere ignorance and conscientious stupidity.
Martin Luther King, Jr.
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Originally posted by GwynnInTheHall View PostDude, can you STOP trying to work across the Aisle? Obama couldn't do it so there's NO way you can do it. Abolish the filibuster and ram through as much progressive legislature as you can starting with election reform.
Get it done or GTF out.I'm just here for the baseball.
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Originally posted by chancellor View PostHow's Biden going to abolish the filibuster?
Otherwise they'll have to find a way to go through Bernie and squeeze everything through the reconciliation process targeting the Byrd rule.If I whisper my wicked marching orders into the ether with no regard to where or how they may bear fruit, I am blameless should a broken spirit carry those orders out upon the innocent, for it was not my hand that took the action merely my lips which let slip their darkest wish. ~Daniel Devereaux 2011
Nothing in all the world is more dangerous than sincere ignorance and conscientious stupidity.
Martin Luther King, Jr.
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