State of the Union

[Yojimbo]

(02-06-2019, 04:04 PM)bfine32 Wrote: POTUS specifically mentioned finding a way to address pre-existing conditions last night. He actually mentioned a few left-leaning measures to include prison sentance reform for drug related charges.

(02-06-2019, 04:20 PM)GMDino Wrote: Did he?  Well good for him.  Perhaps a good first step would be to stop suing to get rid of that bit of the ACA.

He specifically said one thing, while he specifically does the opposite. Sounds like a trustworthy guy. Maybe those are just his public vs private views?

[Dill]

(02-06-2019, 04:04 PM)bfine32 Wrote: POTUS specifically mentioned finding a way to address pre-existing conditions last night. He actually mentioned a few left-leaning measures to include prison sentance reform for drug related charges.

So it's a great thing that some non-violent offenders get their life-sentences for marijuana convictions commuted?

[Dill]

(02-06-2019, 03:46 PM)Bengalzona Wrote: I would actually be in favor of going to war with them. Of course, it would also mean Armageddon since China and Russia would get involved and side with NK. That's okay. As long as we don't attempt to invade either of those two, we could beat them, IMO.

Be that as it may, I don't think you should ever threaten unless you are willing to walk the walk.

(You've managed to switch on my "hawk" button this morning! LOL!)

You're not worried that confrontation might escalate to the ICBM level?  After millions die? 

[GMDino]

Fact check of Stacey Abram's response to the State of the Union speech.

https://www.npr.org/2019/02/05/690346427/fact-check-democratic-response-to-trumps-state-of-the-union-address

[Bengalzona]

(02-06-2019, 04:52 PM)Dill Wrote: You're not worried that confrontation might escalate to the ICBM level?  After millions die? 

If Putin isn't worried about it, I don't see why we should be.

In a world without agreements on nuclear weapons, this is really the best attitude to adopt. In time, both sides will see value in the assured mutual destruction theory.... or we will all die.

[*michaelsean*]

(02-06-2019, 05:07 PM)GMDino Wrote: Fact check of Stacey Abram's response to the State of the Union speech.

https://www.npr.org/2019/02/05/690346427/fact-check-democratic-response-to-trumps-state-of-the-union-address

Not really a fact check as much as pulling statements and explaining them.  Your original post had more of a fact check on her.

[GMDino]

(02-07-2019, 09:51 AM)michaelsean Wrote: Not really a fact check as much as pulling statements and explaining them.  Your original post had more of a fact check on her.

I guess that's what happens when you get facts right (or have less of them)?

I guess she did a good job then!  

[*michaelsean*]

(02-07-2019, 10:16 AM)GMDino Wrote: I guess that's what happens when you get facts right (or have less of them)?

I guess she did a good job then!  

No.  As I said, your original post actually had a fact check.  

[GMDino]

(02-07-2019, 10:28 AM)michaelsean Wrote: No.  As I said, your original post actually had a fact check.  

I'll look for more then...hopefully I can find one, but I get the feeling it won't be as big as the one about DJT's speech.  

[*michaelsean*]

(02-07-2019, 10:32 AM)GMDino Wrote: I'll look for more then...hopefully I can find one, but I get the feeling it won't be as big as the one about DJT's speech.  

You don't have to look for more, you posted one originally.  I'm not trying to make an issue of this, I was just commenting that there was an actual fact check in your original post, and this was more of an explanation of things she said.  

[*bfine32*]

(02-06-2019, 04:47 PM)Dill Wrote: So it's a great thing that some non-violent offenders get their life-sentences for marijuana convictions commuted?

I believe it is, don't you?

[GMDino]

(02-07-2019, 10:38 AM)michaelsean Wrote: You don't have to look for more, you posted one originally.  I'm not trying to make an issue of this, I was just commenting that there was an actual fact check in your original post, and this was more of an explanation of things she said.  

I see what you are saying, sorry.  I thought the second one at least solefully focused on her.  Thanks.

[fredtoast]

(02-06-2019, 05:54 PM)Bengalzona Wrote: In a world without agreements on nuclear weapons, this is really the best attitude to adopt. In time, both sides will see value in the assured mutual destruction theory.... or we will all die.

Nothing smarter than wasting billions of dollars on wrapons we will never use.

[Dill]

(02-07-2019, 10:46 AM)bfine32 Wrote: I believe it is, don't you?

I do. 

So I am wondering, where did these laws come from that put them away for life, for non violent offenses, often for possessing or selling a weed now decriminalized in many states?

[GMDino]

(02-07-2019, 12:39 PM)Dill Wrote: I do. 

So I am wondering, where did these laws come from that put them away for life, for non violent offenses, often for possessing or selling a weed now decriminalized in many states?

Bill Clinton.  Moving to the "center"...and "working with the other side".

[Mike M (the other one)]

(02-07-2019, 12:39 PM)Dill Wrote: I do. 

So I am wondering, where did these laws come from that put them away for life, for non violent offenses, often for possessing or selling a weed now decriminalized in many states?

Back when Clinton passed the 3 strikes law?

[Bengalzona]

(02-07-2019, 12:33 PM)fredtoast Wrote: Nothing smarter than wasting billions of dollars on wrapons we will never use.

Exactly. That is why we should use them.

[fredtoast]

(02-07-2019, 04:01 PM)Bengalzona Wrote: Exactly. That is why we should use them.

But if we use them then we get bombed and suffer major casualties also.  Mutual destruction and what have you.

[Bengalzona]

(02-07-2019, 07:42 PM)fredtoast Wrote: But if we use them then we get bombed and suffer major casualties also.  Mutual destruction and what have you.

True. But I guess it is only way we will learn, eh.

[*bfine32*]

(02-07-2019, 12:39 PM)Dill Wrote: I do. 

So I am wondering, where did these laws come from that put them away for life, for non violent offenses, often for possessing or selling a weed now decriminalized in many states?

(02-07-2019, 01:31 PM)GMDino Wrote: Bill Clinton.  Moving to the "center"...and "working with the other side".

(02-07-2019, 03:51 PM)Mike M (the other one) Wrote: Back when Clinton passed the 3 strikes law?

Wonder no longer. So we can applaud the Trump admin for working to correct this.....can't we?