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I agree that the Gazans cannot simply vote them out. But a ruler only has power as long as those ruled over give that power. The power ulitmately rest with the people. There is no doubt in my mind that if Hamas were eliminated and the Gazans could vote again, they would vote for whoever said they would get rid of Israel. It is how they have been educated for the last several generations. mspart

Some say trying durian is something everyone should do. I disagree. Some people regard the durian as having a pleasantly sweet fragrance, whereas others find the aroma overpowering and unpleasant. The persistence of its strong odour, which may linger for several days, has led some hotels and public transportation services in Southeast Asia, such as in Singapore and Bangkok, to ban the fruit. I have walked by a fruit market in KL and there was pretty strong odor that was not pleasant. I assumed that was the durian fruit. mspart

https://jonathanturley.org/2025/05/29/liberation-day-meets-deliberation-day-court-strikes-down-trump-tariffs-in-the-midst-of-trade-negotiations/ On Wednesday, President Donald Trump’s “Liberation Day” collided with deliberation day in the courts, and it did not go well. The Court of International Trade ruled that the President lacks the authority to impose his massive tariffs worldwide. But all is not lost for Trump’s tariffs. The three-judge panel held that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act of 1977 (IEEPA) does not give the president “such unbounded authority.” While some have criticized the court as a “judicial coup,” it is a well-reasoned and good-faith decision from judges appointed by Presidents Ronald Reagan, Barack Obama, and Trump. While the court, in my view, should have issued a stay pending appeal, a wide array of experts have questioned the authority under the IEEPA, which is designed to address a national emergency. The authority does not mention tariffs and has never been used for tariffs. There’s a good chance the Supreme Court upholds the ruling. The Trump administration is now appealing and pushing for a stay to prevent this ruling from having a disruptive impact on the nearly completed array of trade deals. Rejecting Trump’s authority under IEEPA does not mean he lacks all authority for tariffs. The administration is correct in arguing that Congress has repeatedly deferred to presidents on tariffs, granting them sweeping authority. For example, the ruling does not affect Trump’s “sector tariffs” under the Trade Expansion Act, which impose 25% levies on steel, aluminum, and auto imports. Likewise, the court acknowledged that Trump has the authority under Section 122 of the Trade Act to impose tariffs of up to 15% for 150 days to address “fundamental international payment problems,” including trade deficits. After conducting further investigation into these problems, he can then impose long-term tariffs under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962. Interestingly, Turley is not the Trump apologist some of you on here think. He writes based on facts on data available. He says the court's decision is well reasoned and in good faith. The court did not say Trump can't levy tariffs as he writes. As noted, they said he could. Just not in the way he did most of them. See bolded and underlined section. mspart

Has ever? There was one vote. mspart

Ray Brinzer on the old chat board suggested something similar. Go back a few years and go to those spending levels and current revenues meet those expenditures. I thought that was a brilliant move and have suggested it from time to time. mspart

As a kid, I dreamt that the vietnam war came to my neighborhood in Huntsville AL. mspart

My Dad. Marry rich or marry tall. I did neither. But happily married for 36+ years. mspart

Hamas allows their people to be killed and take no responsibility. That is the UN's responsibility. They hide behind the Gazans as human shields, what cowards. Hamas allows their people to starve while they have plenty of food, but take no responsibility. That is the UN's responsibility. They are the worst of the worst in the world. US/Israel are trying to feed the people of Gaza and Hamas is doing what they can to prevent it. Because that will show just how horrible they treat their own people and how the US and Israel are trying to do good. How can anyone support them? You might ask yourself, why did the US and Israel take it upon themselves to feed the Gazans? What caused them to do this? The answer is that the food that was provided through the "normal" means was not getting to the people. Who's fault is that? Hamas' fault. mspart

That would be CHAZ, then CHOP. Capital Hill Autonomous Zone, Capital Hill Occupied Protest. Same place. Cops, and Fire personnel were not allowed. Ambulances were allowed to come to the "border". They did not allow any city anyone into the area or they would ambush the vehicle. They claimed they were outside the city, state, and country. They ran their own quasi government which of course fell apart as the bickering ate them up. Security was done by thugs and people were killed. Definitely the Summer of Love as the now disgraced Mayor of Seattle, Jennie Durkan, called it. She didn't even run for re-election. She was a lost cause. It was under her leadership that the CHAZ was allowed to trashe the police precinct i Capital Hill and then allowed them to "incorporate " as an autonomous zone. Another one of the left's great ideas. They ate themselves up in the end. It just fizzled out. I guess no one wanted to be secretary of State!! mspart

If you look at the dates, the loss of Palestinian land coincide with attacks on Israel by the Arabs and Egyptians over the years. Here is the ,map bigger so you can see the dates in question. mspart

UB, advocating for hormone therapy for minors, which is giving the wrong hormones for the sex of the child to try to alter them, is child abuse and sexual abuse. These therapies often end up sterilizing the minors. And they don't understsand the ramifications. That is not healthcare, that is just simply abuse. mspart

Kuala Lumpur. Was there for a total of about 2 months. It struck me that Chinese and Indian folks are in abundance in a Muslim country. So you will see, walking down the street, women in hot pants, tank tops and burkas. All living together and coexisting. And the burkas or robes the women wore were beautiful fabrics with vibrant colors. Not black, although there is some of that, but not the majority. I really liked it there and the food was fantastic! mspart

Now we are getting somewhere!! mspart

https://komonews.com/news/local/cal-anderson-park-capitol-hill-neighborhood-protest-confrontation-seattle-police-department-lgbtq-protestors-pro-life-organization-christian-mayor-bruce-harrell-statement Judge orders release of 7 protesters after Cal Anderson Park rally arrests Chris Daniels,KOMONewsSeniorReporter Mon, May 26th 2025 at 6:11 PM Updated Tue, May 27th 2025 at 10:43 AM SEATTLE — A judge agreed to release at least seven people who were arrested over the weekend after a protest that devolved into confrontations with police at Cal Anderson Park. Twenty-three people were arrested overall following the skirmish in the park that was prompted by a pair of competing rallies. MayDay USA, which describes itself as a Christian Pro-Life organization, held the rally at the park. It was met by LGTBQ protesters in a competing rally. At some point, police were called in, and there were multiple scuffles between the group and officers. Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell, in a statement, questioned why the “far-right rally” was held there, suggesting it was meant “to provoke a reaction by promoting beliefs that are inherently opposed to our city’s values in the heart of Seattle’s most prominent LGBTQ+ neighborhood.” He also blamed “anarchists” who “infiltrated the counter-protestors group and inspired violence.” But on Monday, a Parks spokesperson suggested that MayDay USA asked for and received a permit to gather at Cal Anderson Park. “Seattle Parks and Recreation permits a variety of events and gatherings in Seattle’s public parks – including rallies, protests, and free speech events. We are required to enable the expression of free speech throughout the parks system. This group originally requested a permit through the Special Events Office with the Office of Economic Development for a street location, and their first request to Seattle Parks and Recreation was for Cal Anderson. As the park was available and met the size and logistical needs for the event requested, the permit was granted,” according to Rachel Schulkin of the department. The judge found probable cause on the arrest of the eight people, and only one, accused of assault and robbery, was forced to post a $20,000 bond. The others were released. The King County Prosecutor’s Office says there have been no felony recommendations forwarded to the office. The Seattle City Attorney could also make misdemeanor decisions. But as of this writing, no one has been charged with a crime. This is really funny. This article only says that the church applied for Cal Anderson park, which is untrue according to their own reporting by the very same reporter: https://komonews.com/news/local/mayday-usa-event-seattle-rally-counter-protest-cal-anderson-park-arrests-councilmember-bob-kettle-mistake-trans-transgender-lgbtq-abortion-rights-women Council member criticizes permit decision for Mayday USA event at Seattle park Chris Daniels,KOMONewsStaff Tue, May 27th 2025 at 3:20 PM Updated Tue, May 27th 2025 at 6:13 PM SEATTLE — Seattle City Councilmember Bob Kettle has called the city’s issuing of a permit for Cal Anderson Park to a right-wing organization a “mistake” following altercations at the park that resulted in 23 arrests on Saturday. Seattle’s Parks Department acknowledges the group "MayDay USA" was granted a permit to rally at the park after first being denied an application to gather in a small pedestrian space outside Pike Place Market. So they first applied for Pike Place Market but were denied that and they were given Cal Anderson Park. It was a total setup and not what was requested. As a result, Seattle is looking foolish at the least. https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/arrests-made-at-heated-fascist-family-values-protest-in-seattle/ I highlighted the headline above to show that the Seattle Times has entered WAPO and NYT circles by projecting the behavior they obviously support onto the Christian group. Fascists don't ask for a permit. Fascists don't allow diverse opinions. Does this sound familiar to anyone? If your opinion differs, you are not worthy of consideration in D and progressive circles. You will be silenced. BLM, antifa, etc do not get permits for their rallys. They just go and do them. I was a ST paperboy way back when and always subscribed. I stopped some years ago because it was expensive and I was only reading the funnies and a few headlines. Now, there is no way I'm considering going back. I'll be writing to them to let them know, not that they will care. They will just call me a fascist. mspart

That sounds good as long as no internet or phones are involved. I don't drink beer or eat pizza, but I get the gist. mspart

Got smoke tubes. Now need to smoke some cheese. We have family coming in August and will be ready for them. By the way, I smoked a huge brisket for Mother's Day and it was really pretty good. Used Hickory instead of Mesquite. Hickory would be flavorful but I found that it is not so much in comparison. We have a lot leftover, we will be eating some tonight. mspart

In a place in nature with no internet, no phone, no electronic anything. That would be a pretty good day. mspart

Agreed. But event occurred in the CHAZ/CHOP area of Capital Hill in Seattle. They are the most radical of all the neighborhoods in Seattle so I'm guessing most of the residents around there sided with Antifa on this one. A church wanted to hold a public prayer service and general meeting rally at Pike Place Market. The city said, do it at Cal Anderson park. The church said no, but the city would not give the permit to hold the event unless it was at Cal Anderson park in Capital Hill. So they held it there. Of course, somehow (?) Antifa found out and were ready with projectiles and balloons of urine. Police arrested those that were committing assault. Unsurprisingly, all of those offenders were black clothed with black masks on. The church folks did not retaliate in kind. Then the Mayor of Seattle has the audacity to say the church group was at fault for asking to hold the rally at Cal Anderson park. Update is the church is holding a protest at City Hall today at 5:00 pm to protest this behavior of forcing them to a certain venue and then blaming them for using the venue and lying that that was the venue originally requested by the church group. Seattle is screwed up from the top leaders to the general citizenry. We keep thinking that this or that latest scandal will be the straw that breaks the camels back. Yet, the camel appears to be able to bear unlimited weight. The Mayor was supposed to be moderate but this statement from his office is anything but moderate. Jonathan Turley takes a look at this at jonathanturley.org. All the way across the country, it was news and he wrote an extensive article on it from a free speech standpoint. mspart

Wings are the fuel tanks in modern jet transport. mspart

A blue whale brain is less than 20 pounds. The brain to heart ratio is quite small. 0.1 or so. A human brain to heart weight ratio is 4. mspart

Random fact: I live on the side of a mountain on 1+ acre. I can't dig 12 inches without hitting river rock. My dad said it must have been a glacier at one time. I just tried to auger out a bunch of fence post holes and had to dig out rocks on each one, and round they were. mspart

What? Really? That is strange. Even the sand bar that is FL has lakes. mspart

Nothing is at the center of black holes and yet everything close to the black hole ends up there. mspart

Fried Plantain and cheese. Pecorino cheese and honey. Learneed that last one in Italy. It actually works quite nicley. You can substitute jam or jelly. mspart

Nope. Look at my avatar. Not even close!! Yes, the Ds did pass this bill and it was signed by the two faced governor that said taxes are high enough before he signed bills that increased the taxing by 8-12 Billion dollars. I don't have a Tesla, too expensive for me, so I don't take this to personally except to say this is unfair taxation at its raw power and arrogance. The D's have raised taxes on all sorts of things. But who actually pays the taxes? Joe sixpack that's who. You buy a tesla, it will be more expensive to cover these taxes. You buy gas, you pay the increased taxes. You own property, you pay the increased property taxes. You rent property, you pay the increased property taxes. You buy food, you pay the increased warehouse taxes. You purchase anything from a business, you pay the increased B&O taxes. B&O taxes are set on the gross income, not the net income. You could lose money and still be taxed. Just a few of the ways that th eDs in WA actually hate the voting public. They are not for the little guy. They just raised the cost of living here greatly. My wife's cousin and her husband are visiting and remarked at the $4.15 gas here in WA compared to the $2.80 in NH. We are being taxed to death and folks will see that all start on July 1 when prices rise immediately. mspart