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Trump's War on Children. Party of family values my foot

Mikie's still dragging his feet. Those Trump files must be dynamite

I think it goes back farther. Back to the rise of right wing talk radio. The repeal of the Fairness Doctrine that no longer demanded broadcasters look at both sides of the issues. Throw in the politicization of religion with guys like Pat Robertson and Jerry Falwell. I agree Obama may have been the tipping point for most so called conservatives as they started to flaunt their true colors

And don't forget McConnell caved when it really mattered in 2021, especially with that mamby pamby excuse that the courts would eventually handle Trump. His successor isn't any better and even more of a puppet

It's a tiny peeve, but I'm not crazy about minor league baseball teams try to be curtsie with their nicknames. Over the weekend my former adopted home town changed the name of their Single A Minor League squad from the Red Sox to the Ridge/Yaks. Yaks are not native to SW Virginia though I understand the name also refers to kayaks (Roanoke River, Smith Mountain Lake) and Home Runs. Just a bit to cute for me. Besides I'm an old fart, they'll always be the Bucs to me despite changes in affiliation

Give him credit. He has a concept of what a concept of a proposed plan would look like. It's just that deciding on paint colors for the Lincoln Bathroom keeps getting in the way of a future decision

It was on in the background yesterday afternoon. I wasn't giving it my complete attention. Very ugly game

November 10 https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/november-10

Trump starts interview and our smoke alarms go off. It's an omen.

So it wasn't a real story after all ? Typical MAGA

To pick your nit... To extrapolate a bit. The Heritage Foundation (while not an official agency but a major policy decision maker for the Trump Administration) made complaint based on an executive order from the President. If you connect the dots someone in the Presidents orbit told someone important in tie American Battlefields Commission. Not a direct order but close enough. Especially considering some of the drivel you link to

Try reading the article

Next Arch and MAGA will tell us Ken Burns is too woke.

No, I’m not picking and choosing history. I’m recognizing the difference between remembering it and glorifying it. Criticizing a politician isn’t a mental health issue — it’s part of being an informed citizen.

They can't handle the truth.

The statues were erected by groups like sons and Daughters of the Confederacy to honor those who REBELLED AGAINST OUR NATION. I'm glad you support TRAITORS? Most of us acknowledge that several of our founders owned slaves. It's just that Generals and politicians who were traitors. I've spent a major portion of my life living south of the Mason Dixon Line and prefer an honest portrayal of the folks. Not the made up history many of us of a certain age were taught. To those people history does hurt. That's why they tried to whitewash it.

So was Michigan. I'd usually head to the registrar's office to vote early since I was considered a senior citizen. But then I'm a white male

Why do I have flashbacks to the 80s and the Variable Rate Mortgages that seemed low at first but when the 60 month introductory period was probably, watch out. I can't see how anyone would expect to build any sort of equity in their home under the 600 month plan

I have no problem with showing ID. I do receive a mail in ballot. It asks for basic info like social security number. I suppose you'd prefer a DNA sample

Soon they will be issuing white sheets to members of the military. Thread History hurts, so called conservatives a hell bent on white washing it

November 9 https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/november-9

We just need to do away with the Electoral College, especially the winner take all part. I really don’t think that was ever part of Madison’s thinking at the time. The idea was to have a group of wise men choose the Chief Executive. When Jefferson, Adams, Madison and others created political parties the whole plan went to hell. If you must have an EC assign proportional votes to the states. It’s more democratic