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232 responses to “Sandbox – 3jan19”
You’re losing coherence Walt. Worried about you.
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Yup,, Paul is smoking dope REAL early today.
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Snowing like a sumbitch on the summit.
http://dot.ca.gov/d3/cameras.html
Why were you not at the Sheriff’s party last night Paul Emery?
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Oh no! Don’t touch the electric scooters! How very un-green. Attacking the symbols is soooo Leftinista. Tear it down.
In Paris, the street marches began peacefully but degenerated when some protesters threw punches at baton-wielding officers, torched electric scooters and garbage bins along the Left Bank’s upscale Boulevard Saint Germain and set cars ablaze near the Champs Elysees. Clashes erupted in other cities too.
Both yellow vests and “casseurs”, hooded youths from anti-capitalist or anarchist groups, appeared to be involved.
On Sunday evening, Macron wrote on Twitter: “Once again, the Republic was attacked with extreme violence – its guardians, its representatives, its symbols.”
https://www.oann.com/frances-macron-reeling-as-tough-stance-against-yellow-vests-backfires/
“The anti-government protesters on Saturday used a forklift truck to force their way into a government ministry compound, torched cars near the Champs Elysees and in one violent skirmish on a bridge over the Seine punched and kicked riot police officers to the ground.
On Sunday evening, Macron wrote on Twitter: “Once again, the Republic was attacked with extreme violence – its guardians, its representatives, its symbols.”
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More on the Townhall report on school safety in the aftermath of the Parkland Shooting
“Concerning the commission’s proposal to arm some teachers, the commission chair, Pinellas County Sheriff Bob Gualtieri, blasted those who pushed back on it for ideological reasons. “So what are we saying to people — we’re not going to allow you to defend yourself, we’re not going to allow you to defend the kids — why? Because of some ideology that we don’t like guns?” he said, the Sun Sentinel reports. “Anyone who thinks they’re going to get rid of guns is crazy. It isn’t going to happen. We’ve got to do something differently and people should be able to protect themselves.”
https://www.dailywire.com/news/39938/parkland-shooting-commission-report-causes-stir-james-barrett?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_content=062316-news&utm_campaign=dwbrand
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,,,Jerry Brown 2020!!!
“‘Gov. Jerry Brown returned to office eight years ago, encountering a $27 billion deficit and national commentators who were only too eager to compare California to debt-ridden Greece,” The Chronicle writes in an editorial.
He is leaving office with the budget in balance, an upgraded state credit rating and $14 billion in a rainy-day fund.‘’’
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Pledges don’t mean squat to Proggys.
“I WON’T TAKE “DIRTY” MONEY” Right up until he DOES.
https://www.commondreams.org/news/2018/12/18/updated-draft-beto-campaign-launches-just-orourke-taken-no-fossil-fuel-money-pledge
Yes just a LIB Liar…. That’s what they do.
https://dailycaller.com/2019/01/06/beto-signals-support-for-green-new-deal/
“an investigation uncovered that O’Rouke had broken this oath, accepting a total of $430,000 from executives working on the oil and gas industry. Upon this discovery, the nonprofit group behind the pledge, Oil Change USA, removed his name from the list.”
Just LIBS taking an OATH to support and uphold the Constitution.
They had their fingers crossed behind their back.
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Yes and a sanctuary for illegal killers. And the release from our jails to the streets of convicts. Of course, his “realignment” placed hardcore felons into our local jails as well. And we give top-notch medical care, even “addadicktomes” for the convicts. The infrastructure is crap and his policies allowed the state to burn up and lots of folks to burn to death. But hey, you go pray at his feet.
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Keep running “m”,, it’s 40 yards to the outhouse. Good money says you won’t make it. And a little something for your new subject change…. COWARD!!!!
According to a January 2017 study, “California state and local governments owe $1.3 trillion as of June 30, 2015.” The study was based on “a review of federal, state and local financial disclosures.” In other words, that $1.3 trillion in debt is the amount to which California governments admit.Apr 19, 2018
Yaa.. “balanced budget” my ass.
Bundy Ranch “m”oron,, Bundy Ranch!!
You and Paul can hide in the same safe space.
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Religious test for appointments?
Two Democratic senators, Mazie Hirono of Hawaii and Kamala Harris of California, recently raised questions about Omaha-based attorney Brian Beuscher, who has been nominated for a judgeship on the U.S. District Court for the District of Nebraska. Their main concern: Beuscher is a member of the Catholic service organization Knights of Columbus, which these Democrats insist has taken a number of extreme positions.
Since I have deep ties to Omaha, I was concerned that such an extremist organization could exist right under my nose. I decided to use my contacts and do an investigation into this mysterious, problematic group.
The first thing I learned: this group is an intersectionalist nightmare. It is made up of 100 percent Catholic men. I was not able to find any members who were Jewish, Muslim, Buddhist, or Sikh. Unfortunately, I learned that this lack of diversity affected every aspect of what they do.
This group likes to say that they are devoted to service. What I found, though, is that they often prey on some of our most vulnerable. One member I talked to commits to drive some elderly community members to Catholic Mass every week. Obviously, he viewed this as a way to brainwash some of our most vulnerable.
On the other side of the spectrum, the Knights participate in a number of outreach programs focused on high school students. I was not able to learn the content of these attempts at indoctrination, but one can only guess.
I tried, but failed, to find evidence of their attempts to round up LGBTQ citizens or bar women from seeking abortions. But I was able to learn about some of their more public efforts. Every year, they have a basketball free-throw competition. A minimal fee ($1-$2) is charged for admission, and 100 percent of the proceeds go to local schools.
http://thefederalist.com/2019/01/04/democrats-demand-investigation-knights-columbus-extreme-works-christian-charity/
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re M 1215pm – This gentleman is a true soldier of the Left. His celebratory narrative supporting our path to ever-greater socialism is unphased by the facts of the matter.
https://www.mercatus.org/statefiscalrankings
https://www.cnbc.com/2018/06/27/californias-fiscal-risks-despite-largest-surplus-in-more-than-decade.html
https://www.forbes.com/sites/thomasdelbeccaro/2018/04/19/the-top-four-reasons-california-is-unsustainable/#6cfd1dc03a23
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Posted by: M | 06 January 2019 at 12:15 PM
He is leaving office with the budget in balance, an upgraded state credit rating and $14 billion in a rainy-day fund.‘’’
This just proves that you are as bad at accounting as you seem to be at everything else (movie piracy) you take on!
Let us know the real financial status of California if they keep throwing money at the Choo Choo project and the state pension court case doesn’t go the way Brown (now pretty, pretty Gavin Newsome) needs it to go!
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Fish
Can you refresh us about the state of the deficit since Trump came to office. Balanced budget like he promised? I’m waiting for the numbers.
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Hmmmmm look who’s feeling combative this morning………
January 6, 2019 at 9:16 am
Todd writes: “Ronil Singh, A American hero”
Do you think he meant “An American hero”? Of course Todd’s website is Sierra Dragon’s Breathe (sic). You can’t fix stupid.
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You can’t fix morbid obesity either it seems!
And really jeffy you should really tread lightly in the “typo” department. Sure Todd misses the keyboard a lot, so do I, so do others! To date though, you’re the only internet loudmouth around here who’s fucked up his moms memorial tribute!
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Posted by: Paul Emery | 06 January 2019 at 12:49 PM
They’re bad and getting worse! That, of course, doesn’t alter fiscal matters in California!
As far as numbers, they’re out there for both state and national budget obligations! I’m sure you can find them if you look.
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OH Paul… You REALLY know how to tee up the ball.
As I recall, it was your boy “O” who who pissed away a TRILLION bucks, right out of the gate! You know,, “Crapul…..uh, The Stimulas bill.
Can you show us your disgust anywhere from that time?(The Repubs not going along don’t count)
Now wasn’t that done by your GOD Mother Nancy with “deem and pass”?
She wants to play that same game again!
Yup, lets see your outrage with LIBS holding the purse strings again.
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So did Trump balance the budget like he promised Fish?
Trump quote: “It will take place and it will go relatively quickly. …
How is he doing Fish? He’s your guy and he did make a campaign promise.
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Well, closing the gov. is a great start Paul. No money is getting spent.
Since when did you give a hoot about spending?
But keep crying about what Trump promised, and forget about all the LIB promises. Dementia keep you from remembering all those?
But see? Trump is working on it.. He won’t sign the spending bills.
But keep the crocodile tears coming.
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Posted by: Paul Emery | 06 January 2019 at 01:38 PM
I know that reading comprehension isn’t your thing Punchy but I said the numbers were bad and that were getting worse (I also know that this condition would be very much the same if the Democrat nominee had been elected)!
So this is a promise that he has clearly broken.
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Didn’t vote lib last time Walt but you voted for Trump. How do you feel about all the lies he told you to convince you to vote for him?
Fish
Do you think he intentionally lied or was just ignorant of the truth. There is not one economist I’ve heard of that claims the budget would be quickly balanced without cutting spending across the board for entitlements and the military, the biggest budget items. And what entitlements do you cut to make that big a difference and what would be the effects?
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The po’ ol’ fakenewsman could start by cutting off funds to illegal aliens.
😉
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Would that include Dreamers Don?
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Sorry Paul,, I don’t recall any lies. DAMN right I voted for Trump!
And it’s paid off, WITH dividends.
Trump has kept his promises.
A fresh can of butthurt cream might be waiting for you at the front desk.
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DEPORT Dreamers. Saves even more. They are here illegally.
So Paul supports “O”‘s illegal DACA exec. order.
Paul and his selective outrage.
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Either Paul sounds a lot like Brown, or Brown sounds a lot like Paul.
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/01/06/jerry-brown-ronil-singhs-death-nothing-sanctuary-laws/
” You can’t blame us!”
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No lies Walt? Is Mexico paying for the wall? Is our budget balanced ? Did Trump bonk stormed?
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Sp Stormey
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Walt, It appears Paul Emery has truly lost his mind and is in the throes of a full-fledged TDS episode. He keeps asking the same questions over and over and expecting a different answer. Don’t they call that paranoid behavior?
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Looks like the Congressional Approval rating has jumped twenty points into the disapproval sector. Pelosi and Ocasio have already played their hands and the American people don’t like it.
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It’s Alzheimer’s Todd. A CLASSIC symptom. Had to take care of my Mother who had it. The same thing.. Over and over and over. No matter how many times the question was answered, or explained.
You do notice it’s always questions and/or gripes.. Never ever any answers or solutions.(not even feeble attempts.) We got none out of Mom either.
Stormy?,, Really Paul? You did get the news she lost her ass?
She owes Trump! Not the other way around.
Even the skank’s lawyer is nowhere to be found.
You really know which side to be on, I will give you that. The batshit crazy one.
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Trump did end the war in the middle east in his first 30 days as promised. Didn’t he?
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What poll can you cite for your 3:05. RCP tracks all major polls and doesn’t have a new one for Congressional since the Dems took over the house. The Repubs closed out their control of the House and Senate with a -49.7 as of Jam 1. Here’s a link for you to check out.
https://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/other/congressional_job_approval-903.html
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In my usual search for what others are thinking or writing, I stumbled onto this little essay in Daily Kos:
https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2019/1/6/1823576/-What-We-re-Up-Against-The-Right-Wing-Mindset?utm_campaign=trending
When conservatives complain about lefties, we use actual leftie quotes and articles.
When lefties want to complain about conservatives, they are in a bind since there are no actual quotes or articles they can use.
So – what to do?
They make up an olio of some conservative bits and pieces heavily laced with fabricated BS that is contrary to conservative reality.
As the author admits:
“These themes are not always consciously perceived or stated (or even universally accepted) but they are believed, to varying degrees of intensity, ranging from casual to fanatical, by most hardcore conservatives:”
Yeah – no actual conservative has ever thought or stated such a thing, but this is what you need to believe. Because it’s not like you should ever actually listen to conservatives or read anything they write.
Another difference found along the great divide.
And these folks are blaming Trump for dividing America?
I can hardly wait to see what the left will concoct as the great boogie man after Trump.
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PaulE 138pm – Last time I looked, the President can only suggest how federal monies are spent, it is the House that makes up a the national budget. Trump’s balancing recommendations were rejected by the House. So I can see how in your book “He lied”.
ScottO 336pm – Yes indeed, the progressives always know what the conservatives really think, believe, and say, whether they say it or not. In our locale, this is visible daily in the blogosphere. My favorite mind magician is Mr Frisch.
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He controls both the House and Senate and couldn’t deliver on his promises George. Can we agree on that. Also he said the tax cuts would also Pay for themselves which had nothing to do with the Congress. Either way we’re about two trillion more in debt since Trump came in which is certainly not an improvement over Obama.
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PaulE 349pm – You have a perverse (naive?) notion of the ‘Executive controlling the Legislative’. America’s history of governance is rich with occasions and episodes where that has not been true.
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Paul Emery | 06 January 2019 at 03:49 PM
If he controls both the House and the Senate then why did he not get all the things he asked for? You see your premise is bogus. Also, isn’t that what you libs cry about all time. Reaching across the aisle? He is the Executive they are the Legislative. You should be happy they are not Trump’s puppets.
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For the love of GOD and all thing Holy, someone call Paul’s keeper.
If he doesn’t have one, maybe his “O” care (uh,, uncovered Ca.) will
send someone. Get him to a specialist that deals in old age mental issues.
NOW Paul believes Trump actually controls the House and Sen. and tells the Right what to do, and how to vote.
Good thing Calif. passed that law that says cops can take dangerous weapons from those who show mental disabilities.
You may have to prove to a Judge your competent.
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If there is no real outrage,, Fabricate it!
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/01/06/media-manufactures-fake-controversy-ocasio-cortez-dancing-video/
“When a video clip of Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) as a college student dancing on a rooftop went viral on Thursday, journalists and leftists immediately accused conservatives of being “outraged” and leapt to her defense.”
Show us your still lucid Paul… Find some Conservative “outrage”.
Names will do,, and what they really said.
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Boy, the lefties have gone bonkers. Bonkers I tell ya. They are getting worse. I have always felt that TDS was progressive and irreversible. I feel more certain of that premise with each passing day.
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Here is an approach to school discipline that is worth a try.
https://www.theblaze.com/news/2016/05/02/middle-school-reduces-bad-behavior-dramatically-with-reverse-suspensions-that-invite-parents-to-school-when-students-misbehave?fbclid=IwAR0xLzKdR365EwktUJU8XHfB9vWzhz-YRiMIaT1s76vG7F2gfO_y7IN6b7E
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So Walt, Todd and George the reason for the failure of Trumps promise for a balanced budget is because of the Republican party.
George
what exactly were Trumps balancing recommendations that the Republican majority Congress rejected. I haven’t heard that scenario expressed before.
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Also George why did the tax cuts not pay for themselves as Trump promised. I just accept the simple math that the decline in income was not matched by an increase in revenue. Am I correct in that look?
“WASHINGTON — The federal budget deficit swelled to $779 billion in fiscal year 2018, the Treasury Department said on Monday, driven in large part by a sharp decline in corporate tax revenues after the Trump tax cuts took effect.
“The deficit rose nearly 17 percent year over year, from $666 billion in 2017. It is now on pace to top $1 trillion a year before the next presidential election, according to forecasts from the Trump administration and outside analysts. The deficit for the 2018 fiscal year, which ended Sept. 30, was the largest since 2012, when the economy and federal revenues were still recovering from the depths of the recession.
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/10/17/business/trump-tax-cuts-revenue.html
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PaulE 529pm – Reduce ‘entitlements’ and benefits to illegal aliens for a start. Neither of these could be passed with the majorities Republicans held in Congress. You and the Left continue to believe that a simple majority in either house will let the so favored party do anything they want. Simple majorities are better suited to stop legislation (as envisioned by the Founders) than to promote new legislation. BTW, the Left is trying to change that.
It looks like Pelosi’s “sugar high” of tax and regs cuts has produced real GDP growth, record job growth (historic for minorities), and real wage growth. You can bet the ranch that Team Pelosi will do everthing possible to torpedo that – the country be damned, it’s the agenda (A21) that must move forward. As argued in the ‘… Immoral Wall’, Democrats are now turning evil.
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,,,a cry for help to the local Mensas,,,please help me decipher your hero, our Dear Leader,,,
“Russia used to be the Soviet Union. Afghanistan made it Russia, because they went bankrupt fighting in Afghanistan. Russia. … The reason Russia was in Afghanistan was because terrorists were going into Russia. They were right to be there. The problem is, it was a tough fight. And literally they went bankrupt; they went into being called Russia again, as opposed to the Soviet Union. You know, a lot of these places you’re reading about now are no longer part of Russia, because of Afghanistan.” – donny jonny trumpski
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You have some real issues you need to work out Paul.
Your boy “O” “promised” free health care. Yet you didn’t nut up
like you have now.
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If Ca. has “balanced” the budget, and now has a huge surplus, WE are being over taxed. Yet has the state even started to pay down the debt?
Gov is not supposed to make a “profit” off our backs. At last check, that’s called tyranny.
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re: the ever-sage M@5:46PM
It’s an interesting point for Trump to make and is a fair statement, it’s not a turn of events I hear mentioned much. An awful lot of what brought down the Soviet government was the war in Afghanistan and the returning Afghantsi. Your entire mini-rant is largely true.
Believe it or not, the Soviets had largely good intentions going in and got caught up in typical Great Power politics combined with a tough row to hoe. I expect that Afghanistan is conquerable but you just end up with property and no people, an unpopular result in the modern era.
If you care to better yourself, there are a few good books on the subject. I’ll look through my stuff and find a title or two.
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Revenues to the Treasury are up 9%. That’s the facts jack. Tax cuts don’t work, lol.
Now, I can understand some federal workers taking offense to be called non-essential employees. Truth hurts. Come Sept, we can save a few more pennies by axing NPR funds. Another non-essential waste of taxpayers dollars.
Illegals cost us 150 billion a year. Another place to cut, bigley.
I remember when Newt found out that ice was delivered to each congressional representative’s office. He cut that and made everybody walk down to get their own ice. The point he was making was not the ice, but it saved $70 k a year for the service. A drop in the bucket, but the point was a change of mindset. Change the mindset and you can find places to cut. The US Embassy in Jersusalem was built for $400,000, not the 200 million others said it would cost. And Trump told Boeing to go pound sand when they wanted 3 billion for Air Force One. Ridiculous.
As Rand Paul said, “When Republicans are in office, they spend like Democrats.”
Yep, Congress needs to go their job and write a budget. Separation of powers. And fix immigration laws. Congress has absconded their Constitutional duties for far too long.
“The dirty little secret is that, by and large, both parties don’t care about the debt.”
https://www.realclearpolitics.com/video/2018/02/08/rand_paul_on_spending_when_republicans_are_in_power_there_is_no_conservative_party.html
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The state has no debt. That’s left to the federal government. It has increased by nearly 2 trillion under Trump.
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Showing incredible financial acumen, Paul Emery sez: “The state has no debt.”
lol. There’s no point in even replying to that.
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