If I was the richest guy in the world I’d show my pecker too.
- landros 2

Thats a pun. David Pecker. Look it up...

So, why don't we wait for these official processes to conclude before we decide to impart our judgment rather than the other way around? I just don't see the point of engaging in these wildly speculative enterprises beforehand. Aren't there other issues we should be judging the merits of a candidate about?

Do you remember Steve Forbes? Who actually ran during the Republican primary? When the party was more mainstream?

Here is what Forbes, his paper, hardly a left wing mouthpiece, had to say about the non-coverage:

https://www.forbes.com/si...not-bias/?sh=222b64559c41
- PT21

Again its not news....it’s an opinion. The fact that they didn’t even talk about the allegations was startling to say the least....but the one story that was huge that no one seemed to want to mention other the Fox News, was the current administration’s ability to bridge the gap in the Middle East. 20 years from now when looking back this may become the legacy issue for Trump, if they are able to finish the deal this is something that will save countless lives and make the world a better place, It’s a shame he wasn't given more credit for this because on a world level it’s huge.

Thats a pun. David Pecker. Look it up...
- PT21

I know...but I still found the headline priceless .

So, why don't we wait for these official processes to conclude before we decide to impart our judgment rather than the other way around? I just don't see the point of engaging in these wildly speculative enterprises beforehand. Aren't there other issues we should be judging the merits of a candidate about?

Do you remember Steve Forbes? Who actually ran during the Republican primary? When the party was more mainstream?

Here is what Forbes, his paper, hardly a left wing mouthpiece, had to say about the non-coverage:

https://www.forbes.com/si...not-bias/?sh=222b64559c41
- PT21

There is nothing that is remotely speculative about the Biden situation. There is ironclad proof. As a voter, you're entitled to decide for yourself what matters and what doesn't. I'll just say that someone like yourself who repeatedly claims that his is a scholar, and academic and thinks he is elite, doesn't think that Joe Biden taking millions of dollars to line his own pockets for access to US foreign policy isn't important, then I question your intelligence. Not that I think there's much there.

Again its not news....it’s an opinion. The fact that they didn’t even talk about the allegations was startling to say the least....but the one story that was huge that no one seemed to want to mention other the Fox News, was the current administration’s ability to bridge the gap in the Middle East. 20 years from now when looking back this may become the legacy issue for Trump, if they are able to finish the deal this is something that will save countless lives and make the world a better place, It’s a shame he wasn't given more credit for this because on a world level it’s huge.
- landros 2

So you are now questioning the editorial decisions of Forbes, WSJ, NYT, WaPo, and many others from Canada? How do you know, for instance, that the story was worth talking about? And if everyone "talks" about the story, won't that serve the propaganda purpose of the people seeding it if wasn't true?

Regarding Middle East States recognizing Israel: The version I have heard is that after the Khashoggi dismembering incident, MBS was isolated except for Trump support. With Iran on one side and a critical world community on the other, and Biden-Harris likely to be much harsher about the issue, SA pressed its satellite states to recognize Israel to give Trump a boost.

Its certainly worth noting. I am not sure, however, how it saves lives. These countries already implicitly recognized Israel. UAE is hardly Teheran.

I know...but I still found the headline priceless .
- landros 2

Jeffrey Toobin, the CNN legal analyst, was taken off air for a public exposure of genitals during a Zoom call.

I wondered about the length of his suspension....

Lmao the conspiracy theory crew is here
- 2Real

I’d think brainwashed is More fitting than conspiracy theory 🤷‍♂️

I would have loved it if there was a strong third candidate this year. As an independent voter, listening to both sides is what I do. I think it is funny hearing news commentators saying those unaffiliated voters...you never know what they are thinking!

I think neither are strong candidates, and I just can’t be mad at anyone for voting. It was sad pickings. Overall I ended up with 15 Republicans and 9 Democrats plus some folks running unopposed.

So you are now questioning the editorial decisions of Forbes, WSJ, NYT, WaPo, and many others from Canada? How do you know, for instance, that the story was worth talking about? And if everyone "talks" about the story, won't that serve the propaganda purpose of the people seeding it if wasn't true?


- PT21

I'm amazed at how an academic scholar can embarrass himself to this level. Didn't think it was possible. If you actually know the facts, know the evidence, there is no possible way that any legitimate news outlet could keep that story out of the news. Yet those same news outlet kept pedaling the Trump colluding with Russia story for almost two years, which was a complete hoax, with no evidence whatsoever. And you ask if anyone should question the editorial decision and mainstream media? Can't make it up.

I would have loved it if there was a strong third candidate this year. As an independent voter, listening to both sides is what I do. I think it is funny hearing news commentators saying those unaffiliated voters...you never know what they are thinking!

I think neither are strong candidates, and I just can’t be mad at anyone for voting. It was sad pickings. Overall I ended up with 15 Republicans and 9 Democrats plus some folks running unopposed.
- NC Flyers Fan

You voted for a slate of 24+ candidates?!

You voted for a slate of 24+ candidates?!
- PT21

My hand cramped up as a matter of fact.

So you are now questioning the editorial decisions of Forbes, WSJ, NYT, WaPo, and many others from Canada? How do you know, for instance, that the story was worth talking about? And if everyone "talks" about the story, won't that serve the propaganda purpose of the people seeding it if wasn't true?

Regarding Middle East States recognizing Israel: The version I have heard is that after the Khashoggi dismembering incident, MBS was isolated except for Trump support. With Iran on one side and a critical world community on the other, and Biden-Harris likely to be much harsher about the issue, SA pressed its satellite states to recognize Israel to give Trump a boost.

Its certainly worth noting. I am not sure, however, how it saves lives. These countries already implicitly recognized Israel. UAE is hardly Teheran.
- PT21

Man you left spin pretty much everything. As far as how it may save countless lives ? ..how many Americans, Afghans and Iraqies lost their lives in the last 30 years because of pointless wars that have have led us to today? Are we all better off ? Are they better off ?
As far as to what Biden may accomplish on foreign policy this is one lesson he may want to look at Trumps approach. It was nice to see Trumps administration use their economic mite for the greater good. Why is it always black or white with politics....can’t a republican do something good and actually get praise from the left ? Or vice a versa ? As far as where they are today in the Middle East I would say the world is in a better place with the Trump approach being a changer of direction in the last 4 years. This is an opinion of a Canadian...not a republican or a democrat. I’m an impartial observer.

My hand cramped up as a matter of fact.

- NC Flyers Fan

We had about 6 in Philly.

I sometimes imagine what pure, unbridled havoc the Big E would unleash on the league if he were playing with these rules now. OMG. He would be literally unstoppable.

Jeffrey Toobin, the CNN legal analyst, was taken off air for a public exposure of genitals during a Zoom call.

I wondered about the length of his suspension....
- PT21

Now that story was funny...

Man you left spin pretty much everything. As far as how it may save countless lives ? ..how many Americans, Afghans and Iraqies lost their lives in the last 30 years because of pointless wars that have have led us to today? Are we all better off ? Are they better off ?
As far as to what Biden may accomplish on foreign policy this is one lesson he may want to look at Trumps approach. It was nice to see Trumps administration use their economic mite for the greater good. Why is it always black or white with politics....can’t a republican do something good and actually get praise from the left ? Or vice a versa ? As far as where they are today in the Middle East I would say the world is in a better place with the Trump approach being a changer of direction in the last 4 years. This is an opinion of a Canadian...not a republican or a democrat. I’m an impartial observer.
- landros 2

You may want to do some research about whether Israel/US has ever fought any wars with Bahrain/UAE/Sudan.

There are plenty of instances of Republican foreign policy successes. Nixon and Kissinger reestablished relationships with China. Reagan was instrumental in the fall of the wall and Perestroika. Condoleeza Rice was an accomplished Secretary of State, and of course so was William Schultze.

I don't see anything remotely good in blackmailing poor South American countries into holding back refugees by threatening to withhold trade or economic sanctions. That is the first time it has been done in the US foreign policy, and I find it regrettable and immoral.

I don't question your impartiality. Based on what you are saying, I do question your ignorance.

Now that story was funny...
- landros 2

You may want to do some research about whether Israel/US has ever fought any wars with Bahrain/UAE/Sudan.

There are plenty of instances of Republican foreign policy successes. Nixon and Kissinger reestablished relationships with China. Reagan was instrumental in the fall of the wall and Perestroika. Condoleeza Rice was an accomplished Secretary of State, and of course so was William Schultze.

I don't see anything remotely good in blackmailing poor South American countries into holding back refugees by threatening to withhold trade or economic sanctions. That is the first time it has been done in the US foreign policy, and I find it regrettable and immoral.

I don't question your impartiality. Based on what you are saying, I do question your ignorance.
- PT21

You do know that Afghanistan, Iraq and Iran are in the Middle East ...right ? Immoral ? Like going into a country under the guise of “weapons of mass destruction”...with no (frank)ing proof....lol...ignorance...I didn’t take you for someone that's totally clueless when it comes to something outside of your American borders...apparently I’ve given you to much credit, because there is more to the world then the United States.

You do know that Afghanistan, Iraq and Iran are in the Middle East ...right ? Immoral ? Like going into a country under the guise of “weapons of mass destruction”...with no (frank)ing proof....lol...ignorance...I didn’t take you for someone that's totally clueless when it comes to something outside of your American borders...apparently I’ve given you to much credit, because there is more to the world then the United States.
- landros 2

No, your anger at me is misguided. I understand and accept the criticism re: Yanks, but I have spent years of my childhood in Thailand, India and Malaysia.I can identify every ME country on the map.

All I am saying is this: the wars you rightly deplore are with countries and regions that do not include these rich Sunni states of UAE/Bahrain and the piss poor Sudan, which signed the treat with pretty explicit Israeli financial guarantees.

Its like US recognizing Madagascar. Its meaningless in terms of global conflict.

We understand each other or no?

EDIT: To put it another way, the chances of future conflict do not change with Iran/Afghanistan/Iraq/Lebanon with these recognitions.

My hand cramped up as a matter of fact.

- NC Flyers Fan

Also...

Me too...

I mean,

"#MeToo"

Also...

Me too...

I mean,

"#MeToo"
- Bendecko

It is been crazy all the candidate-drama. See Thom Tillis vs Cal Cunningham for example....I’ll be happy the ads are gone.

It is been crazy all the candidate-drama. See Thom Tillis vs Cal Cunningham for example....I’ll be happy the ads are gone.
- NC Flyers Fan

Thankfully the TV ads disappeared as soon as the "Poles" closed. Problem is all the yahoos where I live will leave their signs on their lawns for the next x number years, thumbing their noses at their HOA covenants.

Thankfully the TV ads disappeared as soon as the "Poles" closed. Problem is all the yahoos where I live will leave their signs on their lawns for the next x number years, thumbing their noses at their HOA covenants.
- Bendecko

Except on shows from my DVR list as I discovered tonight.

Thankfully the TV ads disappeared as soon as the "Poles" closed. Problem is all the yahoos where I live will leave their signs on their lawns for the next x number years, thumbing their noses at their HOA covenants.
- Bendecko

That is whereabouts, if I am not prying?

BELATED EDIT: I swear I am not login.

That is whereabouts, if I am not prying?
- PT21

Good guess! Whereabouts, BFE. You live here too?