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Lankford: "We most certainly need to have regime change in Iran."
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Michigan state Repugs voted to remove Chair Kristina Karamo but she said it was not a legit meeting
Michigan state Repugs voted to remove Chair Kristina Karamo but she said it was not a legit meeting Goodness--the repugs are working on the weekend. I have no clue what this is all about. Statement from Kristina Karamo: "It was an illegitimate meeting. Their performance has no legal standing. I am still chair of the Michigan Republican Party." ?s=20 ?s=20
NYC tonight - dueling protests, separated by a police line
Tue Oct 17, 2023, 08:36 PM wnylib (20,755 posts) NYC tonight - dueling protests, separated by a police line Pro Palestinian protesters and pro Israel protesters face off in Washington Square Park in NYC, near NYU. Peaceful so far but very vocal. Palestinian group was largest initially, but Jewish group is growing.
As an American military base is being heavily protested in Turkey
Tue Oct 17, 2023, 08:26 PM As an American military base is being heavily protested in Turkey And US embassies are being protested by massive crowds in Iran and Lebanon, and the American president is in the air heading toward the heart of Israel, know what would be really nice to have right now?
So... I don't know that I believe this...
Tue Oct 17, 2023, 08:08 PM Happy Hoosier (5,720 posts) So... I don't know that I believe this... But earlier today an Iranian official said that within a few hours preemptive action would take place. And then this happens. And it’s looking like it might not be the Israelis… Like I said… not convinced of it, bit my suspicions are piqued. 1 replies Author Time Post So... I don't know that I believe this...
Hamas official: 'We have not killed any civilians'
Tue Oct 10, 2023, 09:13 AM dalton99a (78,201 posts) Hamas official: 'We have not killed any civilians' Hamas' Head of Political and International Relations has told Sky News that no civilians have been killed by the militant group. Doctor Basem Naim told Sky's Mark Austin that only Israeli "soldiers" were killed. Dr Naim also said he "100% guaranteed" that any hostages taken by Hamas will be safe.
HAMAS murdered a grandmother, filmed it with her phone
Create new account | My Profile | My Account | My Bookmarks | My Inbox | Help | Log in HomeLatest ThreadsGreatest ThreadsForums & GroupsMy SubscriptionsMy Posts DU Home » Latest Threads » Forums & Groups » Main » General Discussion (Forum) » HAMAS murdered a grandmot... Mon Oct 9, 2023, 10:41 PM Then put the video up on her Facebook page. For all her friends and family to view. And then burned her house down. Rotten evil mother fuckers.
The White House is lit up blue and white
Mon Oct 9, 2023, 09:57 PM Link to tweet The White House is lit up blue and white tonight as a symbol of the United States’ enduring support and solidarity with the people of Israel in the wake of the horrific terrorist attacks committed by Hamas. 2 replies, 143 views Reply to this thread Back to top Alert abuse Replies to this discussion thread 2 replies Time Post The White House is lit up blue and white (Original post) 10 min ago OP 10 min ago #1 31 sec ago #2
Palestinians just lost over $700 million in aid from the EU
Create new account | My Profile | My Account | My Bookmarks | My Inbox | Help | Log in HomeLatest ThreadsGreatest ThreadsForums & GroupsMy SubscriptionsMy Posts DU Home » Latest Threads » Forums & Groups » Main » General Discussion (Forum) » Palestinians just lost ov... Mon Oct 9, 2023, 09:29 AM https://x.com/OliverVarhelyi/status/1711362068056613294?s=20 Hamas has quite literally just destroyed the future of Palestinians.
There is no doubt in my mind that WWIII is on the horizon,
Create new account | My Profile | My Account | My Bookmarks | My Inbox | Help | Log in HomeLatest ThreadsGreatest ThreadsForums & GroupsMy SubscriptionsMy Posts DU Home » Latest Threads » Forums & Groups » Main » General Discussion (Forum) » There is no doubt in my m... Sun Oct 8, 2023, 11:24 AM and this time it will end civilization as we know it. Hopefully, with Pres. Biden at the helm, we can avoid it, but if it comes down to that, then I trust him.
I stand with Israel
Create new account | My Profile | My Account | My Bookmarks | My Inbox | Help | Log in HomeLatest ThreadsGreatest ThreadsForums & GroupsMy SubscriptionsMy Posts DU Home » Latest Threads » Forums & Groups » Main » General Discussion (Forum) » I stand with Israel Sat Oct 7, 2023, 05:16 PM I have an intense dislike for how the government of Israel treats the Palestinians.
Motherfucker tried the ole debate gambit on AG James
Response to Aviation Pro (Original post) Mon Oct 2, 2023, 01:44 PM ... for this day. Do you think "his glare" scares her? Hey, Donny watch your name come off of Trump Tower, NYC because Tish is gonna do just that. Reply to this post Back to top Alert abuse Link here Permalink
Somebody pissed in my DU pool
Response to Omaha Steve (Original post) Tue Sep 26, 2023, 09:41 AM It always amazes me when someone has to actively read something only to object to it being there. Not argue with its content, or the candidate maybe, but that you posted content at all that they didn't even have to read. It's not like it was hate speach, or right wing talking points, or NSFW pics that would trigger some. This is just grass roots fund raising. Scroll on by. Sheesh.
SCOTUS has rejected Alabama's efforts to halt the redrawing of the state's congressional
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Thank you, MIRT - Democratic Underground
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I don't know if this is the proper forum to post this in, but, here goes.
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Up to 8,000 minks are on the loose in Pennsylvania after being released from fur farm
Create new account | My Profile | My Account | My Bookmarks | My Inbox | Help | Log in HomeLatest ThreadsGreatest ThreadsForums & GroupsMy SubscriptionsMy Posts DU Home » Latest Threads » Forums & Groups » Main » General Discussion (Forum) » Up to 8,000 minks are on ... Thu Sep 21, 2023, 08:36 AM Thousands of minks are on the loose after one or more people cut holes in a fence and released them from a fur farm near Sunbury in central Pennsylvania. 6,000 to 8,000 minks escaped from Richard H.
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Response to milestogo (Original post) Thu Sep 21, 2023, 09:48 AM He's lying or leaving out something, or the drink is some 100 year old scotch. Cannot reply in locked threads Back to top Alert abuse Link here Permalink
Fact check: Gym Jordan makes false claims about Trump, Hunter Biden to begin hearing on handling of
the federal cases against them House Judiciary Committee chairman Rep. Jim Jordan made false claims in his opening remarks at a Wednesday hearing at which Jordan and other Republicans pressed Attorney General Merrick Garland about the Justice Departmentís handling of investigations into former President Donald Trump and President Joe Bidenís son Hunter Biden. Here is a fact check of two inaccurate remarks from Jordan, plus one from Rep. Thomas Massie and another from Rep. Chip Roy.
Representative Dean from Pennsylvania just called out her repuke colleagues who can't govern, and
Wed Sep 20, 2023, 01:24 PM everyone can see how worthless the repugnant repukes are 2 replies, 312 views Reply to this thread Back to top Alert abuse Replies to this discussion thread 2 replies Time Post Representative Dean from Pennsylvania just called out her repuke colleagues who can't govern, and (Original post) 33 min ago OP 31 min ago #1 30 min ago #2
Merrick Garland expected to forcefully rebuke congressional Republicans at Wednesday hearing
Attorney General Merrick Garland is expected to forcefully rebuke congressional Republicans who have accused the Justice Department of political bias, according to excerpts of his prepared testimony to be delivered at a House Judiciary Committee hearing Wednesday. “I am not the President’s lawyer,” Garland is expected to say, according to the excerpts obtained by CNN. “I will also add that I am not Congress’s prosecutor.
To all you computer security mavens: how secure are VPNs?
Response to MarineCombatEngineer (Reply #3) Wed Sep 20, 2023, 03:45 PM That's not much of an answer, though. But, I'll spare you the effort. When looking into VPN's a while back, the degree of obfuscation of actual beneficial ownership was pretty impressive across the board. You can't find one identifiable human being associated with Nord VPN. No employees, no executives, no owners, no nothing. "Hey, do you need privacy?
Ken Buck speaks the truth when questioning Garland
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Matt Gaetz... - Democratic Underground
Response to cilla4progress (Original post) Wed Sep 20, 2023, 11:21 AM His made of narrative of Hunter Bidenís crimes to Merick Garland. It was so laughable. And I canít get that picture of the resemblance of the dummy and him from the twilight zone episode out of my mind when I see him! Reply to this post Back to top Alert abuse Link here Permalink
Good Lord, can Jim Jordan be anymore of an a-hole?
Response to madaboutharry (Original post) Wed Sep 20, 2023, 10:56 AM coaching, and is one of the most incompetent members of Congress who constantly lies and misrepresents the facts. He is a disgrace to Congress, Ohio, the republicans, and the country Reply to this post Back to top Alert abuse Link here Permalink
Swalwell is a badass.
Response to LuckyCharms (Original post) Wed Sep 20, 2023, 12:13 PM Over and over he shows courage with his words and behavior. I fell in love with him when one time on the floor of congress a black Dem was getting shoved around and manhandled by MAGA MOC. Without a second's hesitation Swalwell jumped up and dared the Magas to start pushing him around. The MAGAs backed away immediately. Then on Jan 6, he stayed behind to help seriously MOC who had collapsed with stress and fear. He is a hero.
Democrat Taunts GOP Leader With Bill To Block Lawmaker Pay During Government Shutdown
Wed Sep 20, 2023, 07:40 PM Someone in the congressional office of Rep. Angie Craig is having fun with acronyms. On Wednesday, the Minnesota Democrat unveiled a bill taking aim at House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) as the federal government nears a shutdown at the end of the month. Party in-fighting has left the Republican leader struggling to pass a spending plan to fund government services.
I wish Garland came across as
Response to cilla4progress (Original post) Wed Sep 20, 2023, 11:59 AM His refraining from nodding, shaking his head, and other nonverbal responses is amazing. Me, I'd be head and eye rolling like crazy. Probably a few finger snaps and some curse words too. Reply to this post Back to top Alert abuse Link here Permalink
Democrat raises Gaetz case to counter GOP 'weaponization' claims
Wed Sep 20, 2023, 07:43 PM Rep. Steve Cohen (D-Tenn.) pushed back on conservatives’ accusations of weaponization of the Justice Department during Attorney General Merrick Garland’s Wednesday testimony before the House Judiciary Committee. While questioning Garland, Cohen asked about a previous investigation into fellow House Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) related to allegations of sex trafficking in an attempt to push back on conservatives’ claims.
Who is this jackass Rep Tiffany from Wisconsin
Response to niyad (Reply #1) Wed Sep 20, 2023, 01:44 PM This is surreal. Every time a Democrat asks questions, they are along the lines of "What are we doing to stop fentanyl traffic?" Then a Republican asks a question, and it is a word salad of talk radio buzz words. Rep Biggs just went on a rant that made absolutely no sense, then finished by asking "Do you understand what I'm saying?" Garland responded "No, I'm afraid I don't". Biggs thundered back "Of course you don't!" I'm with Garland.
.Any live links to the Garland hearing
but IMO, AG Garland is letting Gym make a fool of himself to the country and world and Gym is doing a bang up job of doing just that.
Problems with DU homepage and NoScript (on Firefox)
Sun Sep 17, 2023, 02:04 PM I'm using NoScript on Firefox and having some weird behavior where most of the homepage for DU doesn't show up. What's odd about this is that if I change the NoScript setting from "default" to "trusted", that's when most of the homepage disappears. If I change the setting back to "default", the homepage comes back and things appear to be normal again (however, some of the functionality of the DU site is lost with the "default" setting).
Angry and frustrated, McCarthy challenges right-flank colleagues to try to oust him from his post
WASHINGTON (AP) — Angry, frustrated and unable to lead a fractured and unruly Republican majority, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy on Thursday told the colleagues threatening to oust him: Do it. The embattled Republican leader essentially dared his hard-right flank to quit holding the risk of a vote to remove him from the job. If you’re going to do it, go ahead and try, McCarthy told the Republicans behind closed doors.
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Response to Recycle_Guru (Reply #9) Thu Sep 14, 2023, 04:59 PM I have been a Democrat all my life and served as a precinct chair for the Democratic Party from 2008 (Thanks Obama) until the 2016 election which broke me, since I had to help magas vote for him. I believe people have the right to express their concerns about government officials. It certainly doesn't mean they support the Republican Party. I find that very insulting to say no one can criticize government officials.
Eli Mystal rightfully chews out Merrick Garland
Response to AZSkiffyGeek (Reply #21) Thu Sep 14, 2023, 04:57 PM Uite the opposite. I do not believe the AG is supposed to serve at his or his admins pleasure. I believe the spirit is that they act independently but others here seem to have a different view. Reply to this post Back to top Alert abuse Link here Permalink
Garland blew it with Hunter Biden
Response to edhopper (Original post) Thu Sep 14, 2023, 06:48 PM The garland bashers, same as the whats taking so long folks…do not want to let go of their social media basing sticks and admit…were all very wrong all along…it’s kind of sad, Reply to this post Back to top Alert abuse Link here Permalink
Judge in documents case lays out rules for Trump's access to classified information
Source: CBS News September 13, 2023 / 3:39 PM Washington — The federal judge overseeing the case involving former President Donald Trump's handling of sensitive government documents on Wednesday laid out a series of restrictions over where and how the former president can review and discuss classified information with his lawyers as they prepare for their upcoming trial.
Putin says prosecution of Trump shows US political system is 'rotten'
Tue Sep 12, 2023, 08:22 AM Source: AP Updated 4:29 AM CDT, September 12, 2023 VLADIVOSTOK, Russia (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin asserted Tuesday that the criminal cases against former U.S. President Donald Trump are political revenge that show the fundamental corruption of the United States.
First of Its Kind:Vast Reservoirs of Clean Hydrogen Gas
Mon Sep 11, 2023, 10:05 AM https://hydrogen-central.com/first-kind-discovery-mali-vast-reservoirs-clean-hydrogen-gas/ First of its kind discovery in mali: vast reservoirs of clean hydrogen gas. In the beautiful West African country of Mali, a huge discovery has a town drawing a flammable gas from the earth that produces loads of electricity without CO2 emissions.
'Gas Hat' Jan. 6 rioter who first breached Capitol tunnel entrance arrested by FBI
Source: NBC News WASHINGTON — The man who federal authorities say set off a brutal battle with police at the lower west tunnel of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6 was arrested Friday, nearly two years after he was identified by online sleuths. Gregory Mijares was identified by online "Sedition Hunters" in 2021. An FBI affidavit said the bureau received a tip in October 2021, and then interviewed Mijares in March 2023.
TERRORISM ENHANCEMENT!!!!
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Jury in Jan. 6 case asks judge about risk of angry defendant accessing their personal information
Response to jgo (Original post) Thu Aug 31, 2023, 09:06 PM .... so their concerns didn't interfere with their decision. Brandon Frasier is defending himself. He's said during the proceedings that knowing that he terrorized members of Congress on 1/6 made him feel really good. And he still believes the election was stolen. This is also the guy who was just held in criminal contempt by the judge for referring to the trial as a kangaroo court while he was testifying. The judge, however, is a Trumper.
Georgia GOPer warns of "civil war" if Trump is prosecuted
Response to Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin (Original post) Thu Aug 31, 2023, 08:27 PM Those fake tough, they have watched to many macho movies and perhaps a drinking issue? My quick take from seeing samples of them. Full Metal Jacket is one of my favorite movies too, but they seem to be into the brotherhood part and miss the awful/point? Reply to this post Back to top Alert abuse Link here Permalink
Court Rules in Pornhub's Favor in Finding Texas Age-Verification Law Violates First Amendment
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Texas federal judge halts state's drag ban
Thu Aug 31, 2023, 03:56 PM Source: The Hill A federal judge in Texas has stopped the state’s ban on drag performances, which was scheduled to go into place Friday, enforcing a temporary injunction on the measure in a win for LGBTQ rights advocates. A group of drag performance groups, led by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Texas, filed a suit against the state early this month claiming that the law is overly broad and infringes on their freedom of speech.
A prosecutor threatened to enforce Tennessee's anti-drag law that was declared unconstitutional and
Response to In It to Win It (Original post) Thu Aug 31, 2023, 05:07 PM if he tries to enforce a law that was declared unconstitutional he can be arrested for deprivation of rights under color of law Whoever, under color of any law, statute, ordinance, regulation, or custom, willfully subjects any person in any State, Territory, Commonwealth, Possession, or District to the deprivation of any rights, privileges, or immunities secured or protected by the Constitution or laws of the United...
TED CRUZ will replace Mitch mcconnel as senate minority leader
Response to Ocelot II (Reply #2) Thu Aug 31, 2023, 02:36 PM Mitch McConnell wasn't most senior when he started as Republican leader (Grassley was). Neither were Trent Lott or bill Frist. Reply to this post Back to top Alert abuse Link here Permalink
Biden needs to end the trump investigations!!1!11
Must be a vampire. Bites pencils, too. Makes an impression wherever he goes. (screenshot) I've got a pencil for him to bite. Is the fence charger up to speed? Go for it!
Very good WSJ article on Ukraines breakthrough reported here yesterday.
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