Big Hurtin Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 @ReutersBiz JUST IN: House approves resolution killing SEC requirement for oil, gas, mining companies to disclose payments to foreign governments What the actual f***!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Feb 1, 2017 -> 05:09 PM) FWIW, I think there's a decent case that they made this ban "constitutional". They included all refugees, so that central American kids will get killed along with Iraqis who worked with the US occupying force. Trump may say he wants to prefer Christians but they've made no moves to do that. They've specifically targeted people from certain countries. Yes those countries are majority Muslim, but there are Christians and Jews in them and some of them would have been refugees. They are casualties as they should have known better than to be born in the wrong country. There is however an equally strong and almost certain case that they are in violation of the law. This text comes from the Immigration and Naturalization Act of 1965: I'm pretty sure that's quite clear. If that is your approach, voting laws are for all eligible voters... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyyle23 Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 QUOTE (Big Hurtin @ Feb 1, 2017 -> 05:37 PM) What the actual f***!? Tillerson just fist pumped Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Feb 1, 2017 -> 05:51 PM) If that is your approach, voting laws are for all eligible voters... ??? INA or VRA? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reddy Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 (edited) There's a National General Strike being planned for February 17th, the last business day before Presidents Day. I highly recommend striking if you can do so without losing your job. Facebook Event Page Edited February 2, 2017 by Reddy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Middle Buffalo Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 QUOTE (Quinarvy @ Feb 1, 2017 -> 10:11 AM) Completely random, but one of my friends is Oppenheimer's great-niece. She sounds fund. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 So apparently he threatened to send our military into Mexico to stop drugs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Hurtin Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Feb 1, 2017 -> 08:03 PM) So apparently he threatened to send our military into Mexico to stop drugs. We're gonna need a draft. Acts of war against Mexico and Iran, and don't forget sending troops into Chicago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 Who was it who was asking about overseas travel to Dubai? @aliceemross Wow. Email from immigration lawyer in New York arrives: "The last few days have been extremely unsettling for us all.." 1/1 "Travel outside of the US should be considered only if necessary. Delays will most definitely be an issue for all foreign born travelers"2/2 Alice Ross @aliceemross 6h6 hours ago "All foreign born travelers who do not hold US Citizenship or Permanent residence should review their social media accounts and activity.." Alice Ross @aliceemross 6h6 hours ago "..w/ specific reference to opinions etc + should scrub phones, delete work related posts and generally clear FB, instagram, twitter etc" Alice Ross @aliceemross 6h6 hours ago "Upon entry to the US always be courteous and do not engage officers at the Border posts in political or Trump related discussion" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyyle23 Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Feb 1, 2017 -> 07:03 PM) So apparently he threatened to send our military into Mexico to stop drugs. And he got pissy with Australia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrangeSox Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 I honestly wonder what the hypothetical impeachment/25th amendment line is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 QUOTE (StrangeSox @ Feb 1, 2017 -> 08:25 PM) I honestly wonder what the hypothetical impeachment/25th amendment line is. With a Republican congress? I don't think shooting someone in the middle of 7th avenue does it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Hurtin Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 QUOTE (StrangeSox @ Feb 1, 2017 -> 08:25 PM) I honestly wonder what the hypothetical impeachment/25th amendment line is. What is the line for when congress doesn't act as the electorate wants? I know he's still popular with a lot of people, but the numbers are dropping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nixon Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 QUOTE (StrangeSox @ Feb 1, 2017 -> 08:25 PM) I honestly wonder what the hypothetical impeachment/25th amendment line is. There is no line. It's going to be a rough 2 years, a rough 8 if the Democratic party does it's normal thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Hurtin Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 (edited) Riots breaking out in Berkeley, CA. It says protest, but they are burning sh**, so... edit - Milo Yiannopoulos was supposed to be speaking there. Edited February 2, 2017 by Big Hurtin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrangeSox Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 QUOTE (Nixon @ Feb 1, 2017 -> 08:24 PM) There is no line. It's going to be a rough 2 years, a rough 8 if the Democratic party does it's normal thing. I'm pretty sure if he turned around and shot Paul Ryan in the face during the SOTU he'd be impeached. The line is somewhere between "saying extremely stupid and probably dangerous things" and "murdering the speaker of the house on live television," but definitely a lot closer to the latter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pettie4sox Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 WE HAVE ENTERED THE TWILIGHT ZONE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quin Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 We live in stupid times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 Oh everyone noticed that Russia reinvaded Ukraine this week right? Trump apparently also hung up on the Australian Prime Minister tonight after saying "This was the worst one yet". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 QUOTE (StrangeSox @ Feb 1, 2017 -> 08:54 PM) I'm pretty sure if he turned around and shot Paul Ryan in the face during the SOTU he'd be impeached. The line is somewhere between "saying extremely stupid and probably dangerous things" and "murdering the speaker of the house on live television," but definitely a lot closer to the latter. What if he shot him in the foot? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 (edited) https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2...-for-our-values Article from the point of view of Australian press criticizing Turnbull for not standing up to Trump...gives a pretty good feel for the current mood outside the US. Edited February 2, 2017 by caulfield12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleHurt05 Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Feb 1, 2017 -> 07:18 PM) Who was it who was asking about overseas travel to Dubai? Thanks for the info. Their concern seems to be about zero, so I will wish them.along. They have multiple day stops in Europe on both ends of the Dubai trip which helps I would think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleHurt05 Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 QUOTE (Tony @ Feb 1, 2017 -> 08:40 PM) Ugh, sometimes I want to smack these people. This is EXACTLY what he wants. I had never heard of that Milo guy but a quick Google search says that he has zero reason to speak in Berkley, other than entice the locals. But it worked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 http://www.sfchronicle.com/news/article/Pr...UC-10901829.php Frontline report from Berkeley demonstration/riot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Hurtin Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 http://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-trum...o-idUSKBN15G5RX "U.S. military officials told Reuters that Trump approved his first covert counterterrorism operation without sufficient intelligence, ground support or adequate backup preparations. As a result, three officials said, the attacking SEAL team found itself dropping onto a reinforced al Qaeda base defended by landmines, snipers, and a larger than expected contingent of heavily armed Islamist extremists." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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