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rillaman

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It is a slippery slope but there is a cultural war going on and if republicans play nice, they’ll get stomped like they always have. Enough of that ********. Smash the left at all costs.

Letting people suffer (Republicans, Democrats, Independents) without disaster relief will not smash the left. If Trump wants to take away future investments in certain communities, that could have an impact. Withholding disaster relief will just make people think the GOP is cruel, and far too political.
 

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They didn't campaign on exposing the predators and prosecuting them. The GOP did, repeatedly. I don't understand how people can't see the difference.

The Dems had different priorities. Terrible ones, but they didn't talk about Epstein. Trump's team did. That's why there is more scrutiny now. Not that complicated.

Major Dem policy was bringing millions of undocumented people into our country. They were scrutinized for that and lost power.
No silly, it’s NOT that complicated and I’m not confused in any way but thanks.
I am fine with republicans and MAGA demanding answers but the left can STFU. We will hold those whom we elected accountable. I don’t need to hear the b!+ches on the left saying a damn thing about Epstein when they have been silent about him previously.
 

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Letting people suffer (Republicans, Democrats, Independents) without disaster relief will not smash the left. If Trump wants to take away future investments in certain communities, that could have an impact. Withholding disaster relief will just make people think the GOP is cruel, and far too political.
I understand and I don’t think federal disaster aid will ultimately end up being withheld. I believe this to be a negotiating tactic to spur rogue states to stop pro-Palestinian/anti-Semitic business dealings.
 

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I understand and I don’t think federal disaster aid will ultimately end up being withheld. I believe this to be a negotiating tactic to spur rogue states to stop pro-Palestinian/anti-Semitic business dealings.

I agree with this, and hope it’s true. I just don’t know if anything other than unlimited support to Israel is anti-semitism. Just like I don’t think those that were against unlimited support to Ukraine made people supporters of Russia.

I’m very pro Israel. Have several Jewish relatives, including my FIL and BIL. Again, I just don’t like leaving Americans in the dust when they need relief from natural disasters. Bad look, no matter which party is doing it.

Withholding funds from schools makes sense to me. Natural disaster victims, not so much.
 
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I don’t need to hear the b!+ches on the left saying a damn thing about Epstein when they have been silent about him previously.
Why, what difference would it have made if they spoke earlier? You just would have found another reason to avoid the obvious involvement of Trump.
 
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Why, what difference would it have made if they spoke earlier? You just would have found another reason to avoid the obvious involvement of Trump.
Obvious involvement of Trump? Please contact the NY Times and submit your evidence as you know they will publish it.

As has been repeatedly posted in this forum and elsewhere, no one (except maybe you) is accusing him of doing anything with young women or facilitating it. Good job smearing someone with innuendo and Dem talking points. Say hi to George.
 

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I agree with this, and hope it’s true. I just don’t know if anything other than unlimited support to Israel is anti-semitism. Just like I don’t think those that were against unlimited support to Ukraine made people supporters of Russia.

I’m very pro Israel. Have several Jewish relatives, including my FIL and BIL. Again, I just don’t like leaving Americans in the dust when they need relief from natural disasters. Bad look, no matter which party is doing it.

Withholding funds from schools makes sense to me. Natural disaster victims, not so much.
I’m not talking about “unlimited support” for Israel. I’m talking about boycotting them because of their own pro-Palestine stance. Not making business deals because they don’t make financial sense is one thing, not making business deals because of racist views is quite another.
And I agree about withholding disaster relief funds- again, I think (hope) it’s a negotiation tactic.
 

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Why, what difference would it have made if they spoke earlier? You just would have found another reason to avoid the obvious involvement of Trump.
It depends on what trump’s involvement actually was.
 

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Stop telling people what to do you faux internet bully 🤣
If you want to get people or corporations or governments to do what you want, use money as leverage.
If your State government is pro-Palestine and is boycotting doing business with Israel, maybe round up a bunch of normal people in your state and demand your State leaders get their heads out of their asses and conduct business in a proper manner rather than through the lens of anti-Semitism. That is what’s happening and you are denying it. Your state government is being forced to drop their pro-Palestine stance by having money withheld and you don’t like it.
Too bad- maybe help make changes in your state leadership.
Again. This has nothing to do with anti-semitism.

You would be flipping your lid if the democrats were pushing something like this.
 

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They didn't campaign on exposing the predators and prosecuting them. The GOP did, repeatedly. I don't understand how people can't see the difference.

The Dems had different priorities. Terrible ones, but they didn't talk about Epstein. Trump's team did. That's why there is more scrutiny now. Not that complicated.

Major Dem policy was bringing millions of undocumented people into our country. They were scrutinized for that and lost power.
Are you upset the laws were not enforced for some or are you upset Trump has not YET followed through on a promise?
 

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Distract from an Epstein story that is a decade old. You are a terrible read of what is happening.
"We Don't Deserve Him !"

Trump has maneuvered Chuckie and the rest of the Dems into mandating that the DOJ AND the ENTIRE Justice system, bring forth every word ever spoken by Ep OR Maxwell !

What do we and HE KNOW ?

That if there was ANYTHING in the huge files, flight logs, and two Different Federal Grand Juries that implicated Trump, the Dems would have leaked it, published it, arrested him, mug shot him (Like in Atlanta), prosecuted him, jailed him !

That is just a FACT.
 

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"Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced that President Biden has agreed to North Carolina’s request to cover 90% of Public Assistance. The federal government typically covers 75% of the cost. The increased federal reimbursement share decreases the financial cost to the State of North Carolina for eligible programs and projects."


"Lee requested an emergency declaration on Friday afternoon, and it was approved in less than a day, allowing the state to qualify for some reimbursements from the federal government immediately. While Tennessee’s designation came after some other states, that was predicated on when the governor made the request and the fact that hurricanes rarely result in this level of damage in landlocked Tennessee.

“We declared it when we determined that there was a widespread disaster going on,” Lee said. “And it’s important to note, too, that the response was quick from the federal government that allowed for that reimbursement.”"
Sounds like a man you could vote for in the National Election !
 
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This may get some posters attention !

Howard Lutnik has put forward what President Trump has as his goal for the IRS !

NO FEDERAL INCOME TAX for anyone making under $ 150,000 a year.

That covers 76 % of all Americans filing Federal Taxes !
 
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Obvious involvement of Trump? Please contact the NY Times and submit your evidence as you know they will publish it.

As has been repeatedly posted in this forum and elsewhere, no one (except maybe you) is accusing him of doing anything with young women or facilitating it. Good job smearing someone with innuendo and Dem talking points. Say hi to George.
You have seen the photos. Epstein said Trump was his best friend for 10 years, they held joint parties, Trump hung around with Maxwell who some claim was not romantically involved with Epstein(makes sense) Trump housed girls(models) met thru Epstein in his buildings in NY at times. Ask yourself, do you know what your best friend does and participate in joint activities.? Finally, why did he have the FBI redact the records and now refuse to release them? Oh I forgot, another conspiracy against Trump created by Obama and Biden.
 

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Are you upset the laws were not enforced for some or are you upset Trump has not YET followed through on a promise?

I’m not upset. Just explaining why Trump’s team is being scrutinized about Epstein and Biden’s team wasn’t.

Also helped that there were a million other things to scrutinize Biden and his team for.
 

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You have seen the photos. Epstein said Trump was his best friend for 10 years, they held joint parties, Trump hung around with Maxwell who some claim was not romantically involved with Epstein(makes sense) Trump housed girls(models) met thru Epstein in his buildings in NY at times. Ask yourself, do you know what your best friend does and participate in joint activities.? Finally, why did he have the FBI redact the records and now refuse to release them? Oh I forgot, another conspiracy against Trump created by Obama and Biden.
Besties, abusing young women. ********. Bill Clinton maybe. Pls publish what George sent you and attach your name to it.
 

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I wouldn’t call Mueller. When he testified before Congress about the non-collusion, he was unimpressive and you could tell his sharp mind was not sharp any more. Other than that, I expect a lot of “I don’t recall” answers from any of these people listed.

 

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I wouldn’t call Mueller. When he testified before Congress about the non-collusion, he was unimpressive and you could tell his sharp mind was not sharp any more. Other than that, I expect a lot of “I don’t recall” answers from any of these people listed.


What is this BS investigation about? I lost track with this clown shown.
 

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This obviously wasn’t our Divison 3 cross country runner running to help a lady in distress. We know Icky is too darn busy to head all the way to Wyoming to climb a mountain. One might say he is running from the challenge and waiting for winter to make the climbs impossible. Tick-tock, run out the clock



 

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This obviously wasn’t our Divison 3 cross country runner running to help a lady in distress. We know Icky is too darn busy to head all the way to Wyoming to climb a mountain. One might say he is running from the challenge and waiting for winter to make the climbs impossible. Tick-tock, run out the clock




Semi-elite!! Craziest one yet. Likely drunk?
 

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This obviously wasn’t our Divison 3 cross country runner running to help a lady in distress. We know Icky is too darn busy to head all the way to Wyoming to climb a mountain. One might say he is running from the challenge and waiting for winter to make the climbs impossible. Tick-tock, run out the clock
This one is so insane it deserves a breakdown:

1. First he takes a jab at my running ability, despite having admitted I’m not only better than him, but also refuses to actually race when I called him out. Lack of self esteem from a lifetime of not being good enough. His brother was good though!

2. Then he states it’s obviously not me running across the country to DC to help stop a random crime. Totally insane and doesn’t even make sense.

3. Next he again references climbing a mountain. This was his way to justify getting called out. I bet him he can’t run 5 miles and he turns that into I must climb a mountain. He couldn’t accept being called out so he has to come up with something ridiculous to make himself feel like a man again. I have a full time job and a family. Let me drop everything to prove this lame internet warrior wrong. Just run the 5 miles TJ. The $1k is yours if you’re truly semi-elite.

4. Says I’m the one running from the challenge. Again, he was the one called out. He talks and talks but when I put money up he tucked tail and came up with this mountain stuff. This is his way of rationalizing being a nobody and he’s simply afraid of the $1k. Next he’ll say it’s too hot.

5. Yet again references that my heart is going to fail. Totally normal behavior.
 

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This one is so insane it deserves a breakdown:

1. First he takes a jab at my running ability, despite having admitted I’m not only better than him, but also refuses to actually race when I called him out. Lack of self esteem from a lifetime of not being good enough. His brother was good though!

2. Then he states it’s obviously not me running across the country to DC to help stop a random crime. Totally insane and doesn’t even make sense.

3. Next he again references climbing a mountain. This was his way to justify getting called out. I bet him he can’t run 5 miles and he turns that into I must climb a mountain. He couldn’t accept being called out so he has to come up with something ridiculous to make himself feel like a man again. I have a full time job and a family. Let me drop everything to prove this lame internet warrior wrong. Just run the 5 miles TJ. The $1k is yours if you’re truly semi-elite.

4. Says I’m the one running from the challenge. Again, he was the one called out. He talks and talks but when I put money up he tucked tail and came up with this mountain stuff. This is his way of rationalizing being a nobody and he’s simply afraid of the $1k. Next he’ll say it’s too hot.

5. Yet again references that my heart is going to fail. Totally normal behavior.
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