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A simple solution is to have the wrestler step on the scale with whatever they are wrestling in. Facemask, brace, tape, shoes, singlet, whatever. Maybe Johnnie will check his weight on all the verified scales before the meet starts. Johnnie will adapt. "But I'm a tweener." "This is wrestling. No one cares."

You could just say the reasons are dumb in your opinion... What percentage of people in your circle before 2025 could tell you what an inspective general does and give a positive opinion on addressing fraud and waste? How does the performance of DOGE relate to the Trump voter's interest in auditing the government? There is more rationale to hide what is "there" than suppress that nothing is "there." The promise was exciting... the delivery not so much. Why so negative nancy? A good faith assessment of deregulation is appropriate here. Honest metrics CDC - remember when lab-confirmed flu cases dropped from > 100K to < 5K, and flu deaths dropped from 50K to < 5K. Remember when vaccine side effects were minimized and dismissed? Jobs The spin on job creation that was largely job recovery, part-time jobs, gig jobs, and government expansion This senator letter questioning the 'red-hot' job market Given the numerous downward jobs revisions published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) over the last two years, we are seeking information regarding the BLS’s methodology in estimating job numbers in addition to why the BLS has failed to accurately assess changes in labor participation. For example, in recent months, the American people have witnessed a monthly 97,000 downward revision for January 2024, a 300,000 total downward revision as part of the BLS’s annual 2023 benchmark review, and, most recently, an 818,000 total downward revision for jobs created in the 12-month period through March 2024. This revision to the 2024 benchmark review is 28 percent lower than the original BLS estimate of 2.9 million jobs created, the second worst revision in U.S. history, and one of many data points accentuating the harm that Bidenomics has brought to the American people. These discrepancies, representing jobs that the Biden-Harris Administration claimed to have created, which simply do not exist, were reported as signs of economic dynamism and positive job creation. There were multiple instances over the last year in which news outlets reported that the job market was “strong,” “red-hot,” or “sizzling,” to name a few. News outlets took initial BLS data at face value, concluding that the job market was strong. https://www.marshall.senate.gov/wp-content/uploads/Marshall-Budd-Scott-Blackburn-Mullin-Letter-re-DOL-Downward-Job-Revisions-8.27.24-Final.pdf Election security is not a partisan issue.

The ones I was aware of without research include all of panic and alarming. 'More' was AI.

Russian Interference in 2016 Election (2016–2019) Democrats’ claims of Russian hacking and disinformation were labeled a hoax by Republicans, but the 2019 Mueller Report confirmed coordinated Russian efforts on Clinton's emails. Systemic Racism in Policing (2018–2023) Claims of systemic bias in policing were dismissed as exaggerated, but 2023 DOJ reports and 2021 Stanford studies confirmed racial disparities. Trump’s Business Conflicts of Interest (2016–2021) Democrats’ concerns about Trump’s business dealings were labeled partisan, but 2021 CREW reports documented foreign payments to his properties. Voter Suppression Tactics (2018–2022) Claims of minority voter suppression were called misinformation, but 2022 Brennan Center studies showed restrictive laws disproportionately impacted minorities. COVID-19 Public Health Measures’ Efficacy (2020–2022) Democrats’ support for masks and distancing was dismissed as ineffective, but 2021 CDC studies confirmed reduced transmission rates. Economic Risks of Tax Cuts for the Wealthy (2017–2023) Warnings of deficit spikes from Trump’s tax cuts were labeled misinformation, but 2020 CBO reports showed a $1.9 trillion deficit increase. Gun Violence and Background Checks (2010s–2021) Claims that background checks reduce gun violence were called futile, but 2020 RAND studies linked stricter checks to lower homicide rates. Opioid Crisis and Sackler Family Role (2010s–2020) Democrats’ claims against Purdue Pharma were dismissed as overstated, but 2020 DOJ settlements confirmed misleading OxyContin marketing. Immigration Detention Conditions (2018–2020) Concerns about inhumane ICE facilities were labeled exaggerated, but 2019 DHS reports documented overcrowding and neglect. PFAS Chemical Regulations (2010s–2023) Democrats’ push for PFAS regulations was called alarmist, but 2020 EPA studies linked the chemicals to cancer and immune issues. Trump’s Ukraine Call and Impeachment (2019–2020) Claims of Trump’s improper Ukraine call were labeled a witch hunt, but the 2019 call transcript confirmed pressure for political investigations.

Wingers do misrepresent facts. Now please, I'm twiddling my thumbs in anticipation of examples on this forum and MSM where wingers labeled something as misinformation, where it was later verified to be true. It is interesting that using AI to research, the AI itself keeps giving me an unbalanced list of Republican vindication compared to Democrat vindication. This is remarkably unusual as AI has always shown me a large bias for Democrat ideologies... These are the prompts I gave AI. Give me ten examples were each of republican and democrat claims a narrative as misinformation, and the narrative was later vindicated as true. Why are all the examples making the Republicans look good? okay can can you give many more examples where democrats claims were vindicated? That longer list still makes republicans look better. Why is it so one sided, this seems crazy? I want the Democrat claims to be vindicated This is response I was battling. In recent years, the public discourse around "misinformation" has often involved Democrats or aligned institutions (e.g., media, tech platforms) more prominently flagging content, especially during COVID-19, elections, or cultural debates. This dynamic makes it easier to find cases where Republican-raised concerns were dismissed and later validated, as they were often challenging dominant narratives. Conversely, Republican dismissals of claims as misinformation are less frequently documented in a way that aligns with later proof of truth. I kept fighting the battle and eventually did get examples to share.

Regarding the case of Kilmar Ábrego García, it’s too early to definitively assert that he is or was involved with MS-13. It’s unreasonable to dismiss that media and tech companies influenced the flow of information in a way that highly favored Biden during the 2020 election. It’s unwarranted to argue that the Georgia ballot inspection case, given confirmed errors, poses no significant concern for claims about election integrity.

My hope is that we internalize skepticism, critical thinking, and openness to rational thinking about new information.

Let's focus on the beliefs used in this forum and MSM to label people idiots and sheep. "Nuh uh, I read on MSM... Owned you."

The transparency and accountability that Trump voters want radical transparency on government spending and waste reduction audit of foreign aid, pentagon, etc. fire corrupt, woke, undermining type bureaucrats, activist judges, and DEI activists in federal jobs lobbyist restrictions declassification of hidden documents on JFK, Epstein, and COVID origins exposure of intelligence agency abuses (Jan 6, Russia probe, assassination origins, big tech censorship, fbi entrapment) 10-to-1 deregulations honest metrics (border security, jobs, vaccine harm) election integrity

No we don't know if he accepted bribes and it doesn't strongly bother me. Trump had the most insider knowledge and power to rig markets, yet ended his presidential term with significantly less money than he started. My concern is decisions profiting Trump while causing unethical harm, like if he owned a weapons or oil company and pushed endless wars. What is an example of a bribe to Trump that caused an unethical policy? FWIW: the internet says that other presidents owned smaller business that they did not divest from. Nothing comparable to Trump so a moot point from me...

If you work as hard as you can and never complain, you should be fine. If you cause the team to do extra conditioning, and you are not the strongest on the team, yes you will be bullied. This is not related to being awkward and nerdy.

The request is to list narratives initially dismissed that later gained acceptance. The wiki article https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_conspiracy_theories_promoted_by_Donald_Trump starts off by stating "This article contains a list of conspiracy theories, many of them deceptive or disproven." That is not what is asked... but the wiki does provide a few examples that fit: Biden laptop Obama spying Deep state working to undermine Trump

Right wing extremist that voted for democrats in the past and maybe will again when the party becomes moderate and rational again. Below is what I'm talking about. This shows a normal post, followed by a copy/paste from the internet that is hard to consume. ------------

Okay, let's go one by one, starting at the top. I will kick us off and await your rebuttal that this is proven false. Border Security Concerns (2019–2022) Claims of uncontrolled borders were labeled xenophobic, but 2022 data showed record crossings, prompting policy shifts. https://www.cbp.gov/newsroom/stats/cbp-enforcement-statistics

Will @red viking please edit/hide/repost his post to be readable? The format and size is a burden to consume.

I'll double down on it. You and I are just referring to different areas of accountability and transparency.

That he was here illegally through 2018 does not change that he was here legally from 2019 through 2025. Even if he was a gang member before being detained in 2018, I have no problem with him becoming a US citizen given the larger context of his stay, overall clean record, family man, ...what's been shared with the public. If what we know is true; this is horrendous on the current administration. It is also a black eye on the previous administrations that allowed illegal immigration to reach the point of recent, necessary, deportation policies.

edit... freaking AI gives two answers that I didn't validate. My bad for not validating. And again

I read both he was married before jail, and while in jail.

This is exactly what it looks like when listening. It's just so obstinate and disappointing. An opportunity to show part of why this admin came to power... to bring accountability and transparency. I support the aggressive deportation of aliens with criminal associations. Mistakes will be made. Admit it. Address it. The 9-0 supreme court claim is total spin through omission of what was heavily critical of the USA actions. The spin isn't 'as bad' if this guy really is gang associated. Like some poopouri was sprayed after, you know? I'm going to hold out partial judgement for possible clarity to gang evidence.

Please accept my apology for listing too many items for you to review, including those that happen to Democrats.

Unlike Red Viking, who NEVER ignores details. /s

How many of these claims were argued in this forum as being true, and the 'factual' side ridiculed?

Vak made a post that focused on "Trump administration admitted in court was a mistake." I posted the framing that the administration shared on video. Miller says it is "not a mistake." I made zero opinions about the video, and you didn't ask. If you read my first couple posts in this, you would know my thoughts. But like scourge likes to do, you reframed with bias. This is manipulative and done in bad faith. For what I shared, you should criticize the administration that is spinning. It is unfair to invent my view and then criticize it. Its bull*hit. If you want to pin me down on a view, ask for a direct answer. Don't join the asshat brigade. If you can't recognize when reframing with bias is occurring, or you wish to do so yourself, *uck off. Feel free to call me out when I do it too...

Do any of us have the court cases from 2019 or is everything second-hand discussion? Evidence Suggesting Gang Membership: Abrego was already married with children before he was detained in 2018 at a Home Depot. One person present in the Home Depot detailed group admitted to gang affiliation. Abrego filed for asylum after ICE detained him. The immigration judge denied his asylum request in October 2019 but granted him “withholding of removal” due to a “well-founded fear” of gang persecution in El Salvador A “trusted” and “proven reliable” informant, per a 2019 immigration judge, accused Abrego of being an MS-13 gang member and specified his rank. The judge found this credible enough to justify continued detention during his immigration case. Evidence Against Gang Membership: No Charges: Kilmar was never charged with any gang-related crimes or activities Kilmar’s Denial and Asylum Claim: Kilmar denied gang involvement and sought asylum After the judge’s October 2019 ruling, ICE released Kilmar and didn’t appeal the decision Life after release does not involve arrests or gang accusations The mistake makes sense and the current context says this is wrong... badly wrong...