Comments by "possumverde" (@possumverde) on "USA TODAY" channel.

  1. 8,900 mile perimeter of the continental US... won't stop ICBMs (which is all we really have to worry about)... why not just go full Reagan and do Star Wars again? No wonder this joke wanted a blank check in the budget. He's determined to raise our national debt as high as he possibly can.
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  2. Now we can all get brain worms...yay
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  3. But not a mandate from the majority of the voters...
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  4. National guard is not enough for Defense Secretary...and Ivy league degrees haven't been worth the paper they're printed on in a long time. He was picked because he's the only military man they could find willing to work for Trump's💩show. If Trump does end up putting Noem as head of DHS, we'll know he's working for our enemies. No other reason to weaken our security so badly.
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  5. Voted for President, not King. He has to abide by the Constitution or he's no better than anyone else.
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  6. He's not qualified. At best he might be able to run the VA. He was picked because he's the best military man they could find willing to work for Trump's 💩 show.
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  7. You mean judges upholding the Constitution? How dare they...
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  8. Indeed. He has skillfully avoided his career being toast...by making it burnt toast instead...
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  9. And we're still better off than most of the world...
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  10. I guess we shouldn't hold his useless Ivy league education against him too much.
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  11. President Biden needs to issue an executive order to the Justice Department etc. to enforce the 13th amendment's prohibition of "involuntary servitude" in any states who have bans on abortion (at least up to viability.) Forcing a woman to put her body through the work of carrying a fetus to term and giving birth against her will easily meets the definition of such servitude. I'd be curious to hear the rebuttal the rogue five pull out of their backsides to counter such an order.
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  12. Smart move. Make us pay for their handling.
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  13. Pep rallies are for children and drunken sports fans. Grown adults with an actual understanding of the issues have better things to do.
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  14. At least he came out as openly militaristic. Now, there's no denying that he heads a fascist regime.
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  15.  @rejuvinatez347  Even were that true, it would be up to the Ukrainian court/military tribunal to decide. The "court" here is not legitimate as the "republic" behind it doesn't exist (the area is still internationally recognized as part of Ukraine.)
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  16. Nowhere near enough to be defense secretary
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  17. People always need someone to blame for natural disasters.
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  18. Then teach them at home.
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  19. Clearly justified use of force in defense of others.
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  20. That would be for the Ukrainian court to decide. People are overlooking the fact that the "republic" holding the "trial" doesn't exist (the area is still internationally recognized as part of Ukraine.) As a result, it's "court" is illegitimate. If they kill these men, it will be the equivalent of summary execution (a war crime) and all involved should be tried and hanged if judged guilty. Also, one of the men is married to a Ukrainian and has dual citizenship with Ukraine.
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  21. Because they reported the facts and not what you wanted to hear like Faux News does? Cry harder.
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  22. A couple of medals with the national guard does not a qualified secretary of defense make. He was picked because he's a "yes" man with some military experience to make it seem kinda legit.
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  23. The Geneva convention does indeed grant rights to mercs as well as spies. Just not as many as to legitimate POWs. They must be treated humanely and can't be summarily executed (which is what their deaths would count as here since the "court" is illegitimate due to the "republic" behind it not existing...any crime they may have committed occurred in Ukraine so their courts would have jurisdiction) As for international law, hardly any countries of consequence actually signed and ratified the UN resolution prohibiting mercs. The only party involved here that did was Ukraine. Though it was done prior to their independence from the USSR. All the major players here are signatories of the Montreaux Document* however which governs private militaries and the like which has no prohibitions against mercs. *Except Russia (no surprise there)
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  24. Paying school districts $60 a head to teach Christian based curriculum in public schools is government forcing a faith... It will get defeated upon legal challenge.
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  25. You will be from ~2028 onward if he somehow manages to win. Four years wasn't enough time to undo the damage he did the first time. It'll take eight to twelve to fix his final "masterpiece".
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  26. Don't underestimate the voluntary ignorance and gullibility of the average American.
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  27. Childishness like that is why Trump will lose. It just reminds people of the true nature of MAGA.
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  28. And only 49.9% voted for it.
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  29. We need a SCOTUS that rules based on the constitution rather than on their personal/political/religious beliefs...
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  30. YouTube, please ban all these crypto scammers in the comment section.
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  31. If we could only cancel Trump's...
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  32. She did fine. Don't forget that Trump chickened out of the 60 minutes interview because he didn't want to be fact checked.
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  33. When someone is getting paid to post like you, there's must be a wasted life behind it.
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  34. @ReactEditsPapas13  Not even remotely. "Star Wars" was a ~$3T plan of Reagan's to set up a series of satellites that would shoot missiles down with lasers. Thankfully, it went nowhere because Congress had enough intelligence to recognize a ridiculous pipe dream when they saw one. I doubt Congress will fund this silliness either.
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  35. @orionriftclan2727  From what I've seen, Trump doesn't seem to care about international law, treaties, etc.
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  36. @pablohiteshew2457  I respect the medals, that were awarded. My best friend has some. But when it comes to being Defense Secretary, they, and National Guard service are not qualifications. This isn't a video game. It's real life. He doesn't have the experience needed for the job. He's a "yes" man with enough military experience to make it seem legit to some less informed folk.
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  37. She's served her purpose. Services no longer required.
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  38. Figures...the one thing related to him that I would actually donate to would be the one thing he refuses to do...relocate. Shame really, he could go hang out with his bff Putin and maybe this country could regain it's sanity.
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  39.  @deltaex2621  There's almost nothing in the bill that isn't at least related/complimentary to long term recovery, reopening, or direct payouts. Those who haven't read the bill and just parrot the false claims they've heard are the only ones who think there's a bunch of stuff tacked on.
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  40. And be clear on the economic boon they've created in Springfield. Along with all of the jobs of American citizens that would be gone if they left...
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  41. The "court" had no legitimacy as the "republic" behind it doesn't exist. That region is still internationally recognized as part of Ukraine. Thus their court would have jurisdiction. If these men are killed, it will classify as summary execution and even mercs and spies are protected from that. Those involved will be putting their own heads in a noose and Comrade Putin isn't going to defend them. He knows the illegality of it and will keep his hands clean.
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  42. Judging by the comments, the Kremlin appears to have hired even more trolls to spam their propaganda on social media. If only they would put as much effort into training and maintaining their military as they put into propaganda, their military might not have embarrassed them as much as it has so far.
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  43. No surprise here. His generals and backers aren't going to let him get Russia glassed over a completely unnecessary fight he started.
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  44. He lost. Get over it. The country still had some sanity left in 2020. Now, it's 50/50.
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  45. Answer: By continuing to play on the voluntary ignorance and gullibility of much of the population. The same as he's always done.
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  46. ​ @chriscook3899 National guard with a couple of medals and some useless Ivy league degrees. In other words nothing when it comes to the job. With him in Defense and Noem heading DHS, we'll be real......secure.
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  47. "It is a fact..." I wonder if she ever thought she'd find herself making such an absurd statement when she was in college preparing for a bright career? Only the Federal Government is required to call it that. Anyone else can call it whatever they want to. That is an actual fact.
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  48. The courts are still doing their job. It's up to Congress to grow a spine and do theirs.
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  49. Inflation is on the way down, the economy is improving, and we're recovering much quicker from covid than most other countries in the world. The economy under Trump was in decline over his term due to his poor economic policies. Put him in again and it will crash...unless Congress blocks his concepts of plans.
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  50. Projecting much?
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  51. Doing both would have been too terrifying for youtube and would have gotten the video demonetized.
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  52. @ninjabakerdaddy3220  I guarantee you that any private security that has to spend more than five minutes around him would dodge out of the way. Secret Service only cares because they protect the President not the person.
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  53. ​ @JamesMiller-fx5yi Sorry but when one candidate fashions himself after Mussolini (albeit an even less competent version) like Trump has, fascist applies. I mean, if it walks like a duck, and talks like a duck...
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  54.  @areuaware6842  Yes it does... Mercs have most of the same rights to humane treatment and cannot be summarilly executed. As the "court" here has no legitimacy, killing them would be the equivalent of summary execition making all involved war criminals.
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  55. And if they're unconstitutional, the courts will just keep tossing them.
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  56. Or just exceptionally rough and hard to predict weather due to a changing climate...
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  57. They are. Trump's not.
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  58. There was never a 40% raise to begin with... go play with your toys kid.
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  59. Quit spreading false information.
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  60. All I hear is a plan to commit summary execution which is a war crime. The "court" involved is illegitimate as the "republic" supposedly running it doesn't exist. That region is still internationally recognized as part of Ukraine and thus the only legitimate trial would have to be held in Ukrainian court/military tribunal.
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  61. Keep your head in the sand all you want. The climate is changing. More heat being trapped means more energy in the weather systems.
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  62. Constitutional judges. Fixed it for you.
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  63. @jank5098  You know they have video of him bussing in paid "supporters" to his rallies right? All Presidential candidates have been doing so for quite awhile.
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  64. Trump never talks about his...because he sold him out to save his own neck and was hated by him from then on.
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  65. Since the "republic" holding the "trial" doesn't actually exist, neither does their court. Were they to kill any of these men, it would be the equivalent of summary execution and even mercs are protected from that.
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  66. She's released economic plans and other issues...unfortunately they require the ability to use a search engine and read... Trump has released no actual plans in detail. Just vague promises and concepts of plans.
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  67. Ask for it in check form, use it as 🧻, then return to sender.
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  68. They'd be a lot more stable now without us. No room for a fascist country really.
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  69. Nah, just a bunch of us are incapable of thinking from a long term perspective and are too lazy to bother reading this bill. Opting to just go around parroting the false information being spread about it instead. Not understanding what the government is doing is not the same as losing control of it.
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  70. List the pork please.
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  71. Read the Constitution and then comment
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  72. Childish spite.
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  73. Because the whole point of the Israeli military action has been to drive the Palestinians out of Gaza. By not allowing that they force Israel to become genocidal murderers for all the world to see, or give it up. Unfortunately, so far, Israel has chosen the former, but that's on them. No one else.
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  74. Quit spreading false information.
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  75. If they kill those guys, every single one of them will be war criminals and the SAS/MI6 etc. will have some fun bringing them to justice.
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  76. Not for the ridiculous amount of spending and reckless economic policies he wants. That's why he's trying to bypass them as much as possible.
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  77. The majority of the American people, including Trump's cultists, wanted us out of Afghanistan. They got what they wanted. Now it's time for them to shut up and accept responsibility for the consequences of their shortsightedness. The only thing Biden did wrong was to give the people what they wanted. Sorry Afghanistan. It looks like it's back to the dark ages for you...or you could attempt passive resistance against the Taliban's version of Islamic law. If they kill a few hundred thousand of you as a result, someone somewhere might care enough to do something about it.
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  78. No one thought he would voluntarily put his head in the noose...and technically he hasn't here since this has nothing to do with him. The terrorists he sent in over the years to pretend to be "separatists" and destabilize the Donbas region are the ones who will hang if these men are murdered. Their "republic" doesn't exist. Therefor their "court" is not legitimate. Killing these men would be equivalent to summary execution and mercs (and even spies) are protected from that.
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  79. Long term recovery and reopening are what the majority of this bill's costs are focused on.
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  80. Other countries contribute little to nothing to the world and have higher taxes...which are only going to get higher.
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  81. Your population is ~10% that of the US and your taxes are higher (and will only grow if you keep that $2,000 going.)
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  82. With his morbid obesity, he'll destroy the suspension if he keeps it up.
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  83. ​ @defendandprotect-om5hv In Trump's mouth.
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  84. ​ @vegascougar Russia isn't desperate. Putin is. Putin's Generals and backers aren't going to let him get Russia glassed over a failed pissing match he started.
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  85. Direct payouts are just a band-aid and do nothing to fix things. This bill is focused on long term recovery and reopening along with payouts.
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  86. They're using the NIV
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  87. The "republic" holding the "trial" doesn't exist (it's still recognized as part of Ukraine internationally) and thus neither does it's "court." If these men do end up being killed, it will be the equivalent of summary execution and even mercs are protected from that.
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  88. The check is just a band-aid which ultimately fixes nothing. This bill is focused on long term recovery and reopening as well as the payout. In the long run it will be more beneficial than them just periodically throwing random amounts of money at us.
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  89. Agreed. Not only the city but the mayor as well.
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  90.  @stevenk113  Sherman took it easy on your city and left some of it standing. Stupidity like your city government is exhibiting here probably has him rolling in his grave for not paying you all a second visit.
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  91. ​ @ivankawnartist exactly
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  92. ​ @deltalou8987 Well, let's see...Trump has verbally approved of Putin's invasion in the past, is willing to "negotiate" when Putin is in no position to warrant any favorable conditions, his destabilization of NATO and our military hub during his first term directly opened the door for the invasion to begin with...need more?
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  93. Pro-Trump people wanted Trump to pull out of Afghanistan. He failed (as usual.) Biden does the job and the same people disapprove...This is what you people wanted, own it.
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  94.  @ralfp744  Not really. It's moot anyway as the "court" isn't legitimate to begin with (as the "republic" behind it doesn't exist.) If the sentence is carried out, all involved will be guilty of three summary executions (even mercs and spies are protected from that) and will thus hang once the SAS/MI6 etc. capture them and bring them to justice.
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  95.  @anderseckstrand7033  Yep. They would be entitled to the same protections all mercs are granted in the Geneva convention (and yes, mercs and even spies have protections.) Were the illegitimate "court" of a non-existent "republic" to sentence them to death and carry it out, those involved would be guilty of summary execution and thus be war criminals.
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  96. Finding nothing. Accidentally (or intentionally) leaking/selling? All of our personal information. Info they don't even need access to to do their job.
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  97. ​ @KarnivorActual That's not why they were blocked. They had access to everyone's personal information (including bank accounts) with no accountability or oversight, no background checks on who they hire, and no proper record keeping on who has that info, how many times it was copied or stored, etc. One bad apple selling it and the country would be screwed.
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  98. He'll be full of 💩 as usual.
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  99. This one would actually be justified.
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  100. ​ @MasterVDrumming Let me guess, you're...in your early 20's. It'll be OK kid.
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  101. He bought functioning companies and has quickly turned them into failing companies... True genius there.
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  102.  @Flokiabob311  None. I make my money honestly.
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  103. Musk will be cutting much of the VA as part of his "efficiency" so whoever gets that role will just be used as a scapegoat for angry veterans.
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  104. This one's warranted. Among other things, this ruling violates the 13th amendment's prohibition against "involuntary servitude."
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  105.  @thomcolmer6564  No one has ever been able to prove that the election was fraudulent. Allowing states to violate the 13th amendment's prohibition of "involuntary servitude" is, as it sounds, a direct violation of a constitutional right. Nowhere in the constitution does it even suggest that a pre-viability fetus counts as a person for the purposes of constitutional protection. Even if it did, it wouldn't matter in any situation involving the constitutional rights of the woman carrying said fetus. The courts have consistently ruled, in cases where the father of a fetus seeks to prevent an abortion, that despite both parties having a stake in the decision, the fact that the woman is the one who will have to do the work of carrying and giving birth leaves the decision ultimately up to her as she is more invested. If it's work, then the 13th amendment prevents the government/law from forcing it.
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  106. Biggest economic collapse in history if it happens...
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  107. Just as many snuck across the border under Trump first term as came across documented as asylum seekers under Biden. Also, currently Trump is on pace to deport fewer than Biden did over four years (~1.3M for Biden and ~1M tops for Trump at his current rate.)
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  108. ​@NIcholasparker88 Didn't warrant an all out pogrom in response.
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  109. @NIcholasparker88  Alright Darth.
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  110. It's actually a pretty decent bill. Direct payouts are just band-aids that do nothing to fix things. This bill focuses on ling term recovery and reopening along with the payouts. In the long run it will be better than them just continuing to throw random amounts of money at us.
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  111. We haven't sent Ukraine $300B... Besides, $5k just to the same amount of people who got Covid stimulus checks would be ~$850B.
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  112. I doubt he'll stay long once Musk starts cutting VA funding as part of his "efficiency."
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  113. He's a sycophant...they're far worse.
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  114. Canada sucks. Come back home and help fight this religious tyranny and defend our constitutional rights against rogue SCOTUS justices and anti-American state politicians. Put the freedom to arm yourself without a permit granted by those very same rogue justices to good use.
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  115. Quit spreading false information.
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  116. Only 49.9% of American voters. The majority voted against it.
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  117. I'm living in my car and I would decline it on principle alone. I don't take bs bribes from con men.
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  118. Begone vile paid poster.
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  119. They aren't even on paper. The only actual evidence he's presented have been nondescript partial screenshots showing dollar amounts and nothing else.
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  120. If they want to avoid prison, they won't push a crypto scam at all.
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  121. At least it doesn't have a blank check for Captain spends a lot.
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  122. She conceded. Gore also did when that election was stolen. Trump is the only crybaby who cared more about himself than the wellbeing of the country and decided to attempt an insurrection over nothing.
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  123. ​ @MusicMike747 She was probably right given how much money Putin has thrown behind Trump this time. That and Trump arranging for Putin to personally be sent Covid tests at the same time we couldn't get any he was telling us to drink bleach sure reeks of returning a favor...and yet, Clinton still did what was right for the country and conceded.
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  124. A relatively weak President with a cabinet of qualified people who are actually allowed to do their jobs is far better than a charismatic con artist with the maturity of a 12yo who intentionally put unqualified sycophants on his cabinet, thought they knew more than the experts in every field, and sounded more and more like a king over the course of their term.
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  125. ​ @joececere4918 Not really. When you factor in Covid. His Inflation Reduction Act had us recovering quicker than most other countries... unfortunately it's gone now.
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  126. Looks like somebody's mommy needs to limit their internet time...
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  127. Ukraine has captured plenty of Comrade Putin's mercs and should slaughter ten of them for each of these three who end up murdered. Starting with any "separatists" they have as most of them are mercs with no ties to the area sent from Russia over the years to destabilize the region.
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  128. Only 49.9% of voters voted for it. 50.1% were against it. So, it's not the will of the people.
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  129. More like federal workers get $285...That bit is budgeted for $570M and there are over 2 million federal employees who potentially qualify for it. It's medical/covid related paid leave based on pay grade and the vast majority of those who qualify make more than the income cap for most of the other aid in the bill (including the $1,400 checks.)
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  130. It's a very contagious virus and could spread very quickly with the way the Gaza people have been tightly herded together. Especially without a quick vaccine response. The last thing either side needs is a large outbreak. It will be devastating to the Gazans and further tarnish Israel's reputation.
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  131. ​ @obuddahee8787 ever stop to think that maybe the ones coming here are trying to get away from such cultural aspects? I mean, many ex patriate Americans living abroad do so to leave behind some of the more...unpleasant aspects of our "culture."
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  132. He put us off for too long. We've moved on.
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  133. You better get his doped up butt out of there before discussing anything requiring a security clearance.
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  134. Bullshit
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  135.  @sherp2u1  Even mercs and spies are protected from inhumane treatment and summary execution. The latter being what the deaths of these three will classify as since the "court" has no legitimacy due to the "republic" behind it not existing. That area is still internationally recognized as part of Ukraine. Thus, their court has sole jurisdiction. If these men are killed, all involved will be war criminals and the SAS/MI6 etc. will have fun hunting them down and bringing them to justice.
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  136.  @17bfecteau  They can't be summarily executed which is what their deaths will classify as due to the "court" being illegitimate.
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  137. Reconciliation bill to give President Musk a blank check...
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  138. Enjoy your rubles troll.
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  139. 50.1% of voters voted against Trump so... no. Edit: besides, the will of the people alone doesn't change the Constitution. You need amendments and Congressional bills to do most of what Trump is trying to dictate.
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  140. There's a big difference. The "republic" holding the "trial" doesn't exist (the area is still internationally recognized as part of Ukraine.) Thus, it's "court" is illegitimate. If thess men are killed, it will be the equivalent of summary execution (a war crime) and even mercs (edit: as well as spies...which these men don't classify as anyway) are protected from such. Also, any "separatists", neck bearded pro-Russian Chechens, Syrians, Wagner group members, etc. that Ukraine has captured can be considered mercs (or traitors when it comes the small fraction of the "separatists" with actual ties to the Donbas region) and thus subject to the same fate if that's how they want to play it. Edit: Also, one of the three is married to a Ukrainian and has dual citizenship with Ukraine.
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  141. ​ @AnabellaSmith-n8x Go to jail crypto scammer.
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  142. Things would have been worse with Trump just in a different direction. The only person worth a sh*t that ran was Bloomberg. Hence why both sides dogpiled him.
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  143. Hard to rebutt something with no legitimate evidence behind it to begin with.
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  144. Because they have access to personal information on American citizens they don't need for the job they were created to do, and have no oversight or accountability. No background checks on who they hire, and all it takes is one bad apple and your bank account is gone...
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  145. Quit pushing your pump and dump scams criminal.
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  146. Probably late March/early April.
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  147. Go away scammer
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  148. There's a form for filing as a non-filer (gotta love bureaucracy.) Basically it gives the IRS your information and puts you in the system for things like stimulus checks.
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  149. DOGE is only looking to cut government functions that don't service the wealthy in order to fund the massive tax breaks for the wealthy.
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  150. Direct payments are just band-aids which ultimately do nothing to fix things. This bill focuses heavily on long term recovery and reopening along with the payouts. In the long run it will be less expensive than just continuing to throw money at us randomly.
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  151. He'll get his blank check through a reconciliation bill once he takes office.
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  152. Way to go Do Nothing Noem...
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  153. @HHH-ye1ro  She did absolutely nothing during Covid and as a result her state was one of the hardest hit by population. Many unnecessary deaths and many unnecessary crushing medical debts. She even had the gall to go around bragging about doing nothing. That's all I need to know. Had SD not been so rural, they would have been the hardest hit state. She's a waste of space. Edit: and a murderer.
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  154. That's what a great deal of this bill is targeted at...
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  155.  @mikedaugherty5501  You sign an employment agreement and get paid at a job. You're also free to quit (though there may be some penalties if you break the agreement you signed, they can't force you to work.) Husbands/wives/parents choose to take on those roles. In the matter of abortion bans, those who wish not to carry to term aren't given the choice. The state is essentially forcing them to do labor against their will and with nothing in return. That's when it becomes involuntary servitude.
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  156.  @caribbeantigress  He doesn't have to say anything. Just sign the order. Until someone gets around to successfully 25th amendmenting him, he's still the President and his signature counts.
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  157. There are tens of thousands of Springfield citizens who say otherwise. Any population is going to have rumormongers and attention seekers who will say anything if you stick a mic and camera on them.
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  158. Speak for yourself.
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  159. Quit spreading false information.
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  160. There's little to no money going to foreign countries that doesn't benefit us as much or more than it would whoever else was involved. Even then, it makes up less than 0.6% of the bill's cost at most. Edit: The direct payout is a band-aid that ultimately does nothing to fix things. This bill focuses heavily on long term recovery and reopening in addition to the payouts. All of which is in the interest of the American people.
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  161. That's rich...The vast majority of the so called "separatists" comprising those make believe "republics" are nothing but mercs themselves (Russian fighters Comrade Putin sent in over the years with no legitimate ties to the area.) Mercs murdering mercs for being mercs... If the scum actually murder a single one of them, I hope the UK sends SAS into that make believe "republic" to assassinate everyone involved with that kangaroo court. Ukraine should consider executing some of Comrade Putin's mercs they've captured as well (and they have a lot). A 10:1 ratio would get the message accross clearly.
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  162. Wagner group, the pro-Russian neck beards from Chechnya, and the majority of pro-Russian "separatists" also count as mercs (with the remainder of the "separatists" being traitors) if that's how they want to play it.
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  163.  @timby2383  It's not the Russians. Not even Comrade Putin would be dumb enough to add summary execution to the list of war crimes he's committed. That would be a guaranteed swing from a rope. He's letting the terrorists he sent into the Donbas region over the years hang themselves instead. Their "republic" doesn't exist, thus neither does their "court." If they kill these men it will be murder and the SAS/MI6 will have fun hunting them down and bringing them to justice.
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  164. And yes to a major outbreak...
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  165. How so? Contrary to the false information being spread about this bill, it's actually quite good. The people against it seem to think that simply giving out money as a band-aid is all that should be included. That alone does nothing to fix things. This bill focuses heavily on long term recovery and reopening along with direct payouts. There's very little of what might classify as pork or foreign aid in it (despite claims otherwise that never seem to be able to show any examples which cost enough to be significant.) Had the other bills bothered to properly address the long term aspects and reopening, we would likely be much better off than we currently are.
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  166. Enjoy your rubles kid
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  167. @Abigail Stockwell That will be remembered. It will also be one more nail in their party's coffin.
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  168.  @bytesizedwisdomcs  List this pork you speak of or gtfo.
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  169. More like your personal information will be sold to hackers...
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  170.  @tnp_slay5814  If you would read the bill, you'd know that there's almost nothing even resembling foreign aid in it... The closest it comes would be the $750M (0.04% of the total cost) for the food for peace program, the $800M (a little over 0.04% of the total cost) to fund foreign operations of the CDC, and the standard $10B (0.5% of the total cost) for a foreign affairs contingency fund you'd expect to find in a bill concerning something that might include interacting with foreign governments (the "pan" part of pandemic pretty much making such interaction inevitable.) Most of that likely won't get spent as it's always better to overfund something and have leftovers than to underfund something. Personally, I don't consider any of that to be foreign aid as we benefit from it just as much as whoever else would be involved but, even if it you do consider it foreign aid, it makes up less than 0.6% of the bill's total cost at most.
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  171. I thought I was cynical...
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  172.  @ChristisKing117  seek mental help
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  173. Mercs (and even spies) are protected from summary execution.... The "court" handling this is not legitimate as the "republic" behind it doesn't exist (the area is still internationally recognized as part of Ukraine.) If they kill these men, it will be the equivalent of summary execution making all involved in their murder war criminals.
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  174. You should get out of your parents' basement more often.
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  175. So does Trump and all other Presidential candidates for quite awhile now.
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  176. Begone paid poster. Back to X and Facebook where you belong.
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  177. He's going to need over $1T for his mass deportations, hundreds of billions (at least) to bailout multiple sectors as a result of his disastrous economic policies, and he'll need to make up for the lost revenue from his tax cuts for the wealthy. Just like his first term, he's going to jack the debt up astronomically... if allowed to.
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  178. ​ @ItsMillerTime.23 He wants to demolish the FDA. Poorly regulated food means more parasites etc.
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  179. Go read it...
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  180. This doesn't make sense. The full video evidence is out and it's clear that the officer did nothing wrong. Why are these fools charging him? Stupidity like this makes me wonder if Sherman had the right idea all along...the place would be better off as a pile of ash.
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  181. That was dropped from the bill.
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