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The issue here is that ICE was lawfully fulfilling their duties. The demonstration against them arose from them lawfully executing the law. It is not so much Trump is declaring war on CA, but rather CA declaring war on ICE, a federal agency. As such, the federal government has every right to protect ICE officers. I heard a news report in CA this morning where the guy was saying all they are doing is "enjoying themselves watching cars burn." Well, now, obviously there is no harm in that. LA police have this thing completely under control with cars burning, people looting stores, rock and concrete being thrown at law enforcement officers, freeways being backed up, things being thrown off of over passes including Lime Bikes. Newsome nor Bass see any reason to stop this madness. As we saw in Minny and in Seattle and Portland, the absence of law enforcement allows the peaceful protests to continue indefinitely. Because there is no reason not to. Again, Newsome nor Bass see anything wrong with this. That is the problem right there. mspart

The topic you disagree with jross is not about what should or could be taught in a college. It is what is required to graduate. Why would the class jross objects to be a requirement to graduate? Just like why would the classes you list above be a requirement to graduate? mspart

https://www.thecrimson.com/article/2025/2/19/moss-harvard-free-speech-dead/ Free Speech is Dead at Harvard. I Doubt It’s Returning Anytime Soon. The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression free speech rankings — which place Harvard dead last — have been downplayed by University leadership. But let me tell you: Harvard deserves it. According to the University’s 2024 senior survey, only one-third of the graduating class feel comfortable expressing their opinions about controversial topics on campus in general, and nearly half are hesitant to do so even in a supposedly sacrosanct classroom setting. Anecdotally of course. mspart

It sure looks like he aimed at her. She was in the middle of the street alone with her cameraman. I agree this is unwarranted. I have no issue with trying to quell these mostly peaceful protests which have resulted in cars burning and looting and defacement of property. Not to mention the rocks thrown at officers etc. This needs to stop now and the CA officials need to back that or they will be engulfed in mostly peaceful protests. mspart

This is sad and does bring up that we are all mortal and our time can come at anytime, no matter how fit, strong, or healthy we are. Very sad news for Ben's family and Ben. I hope he recovers. I had pneumonia for 2 months last year and the medicines did not work until the third and most extreme type. It just kept spreading. A few days after I got a shot in the butt of the last medicine I felt well enough to go outside and walk, and I still remember being amazed how how it felt to get a full lung of air. I didn't recognize I had much of a problem in that way, but it was incredible. It was a long 2 months let me tell you. I got the pneumonia shot a few months after that. I don't need that again. Best wishes for Ben and his family. mspart

The effort to convert males to females, and females to male, (called the transexual movement) has nothing to do with androgeny. Androgeny is a different thing. To bring that into this discussion is intellectually dishonest because everyone knows what the subject of discussion is and that ain't it. Tripnsweep is from AZ. I am from WA and a boy just won the girls 400 meter state championship for the 2nd year in a row. Maybe the bigger question is why are there boys and girls sports in middle and high schools and men's and women's sports in the college level? Why was this done? And is it proper to then allow for boys that say they are girls to compete with girls and men who say they are women to compete with women? Equally, is it proper to allow the opposite? Bringing in androgeny is the last gasp of a lost cause. That clearly is not the issue at hand. Again, it is intellectually dishonest to even attempt to do so. mspart

Not under Biden they didn't. But a trial will be held. Nice that you admit he was not simply driving folks to their jobs. That was really a stupid thing to say. Call it what it is rather than what you wish it to be. You finally did that and kudos to you. mspart

He was innocently transporting folks to their jobs? Nope. He'll be in prison for a while. But as of now, not charged with weapons or narcotics infractions. Bondi just accused him of that, but no charges. That could come later I suppose. mspart

1. He was working for a known trafficker in illegal aliens 2. He was driving without a license when pulled over 3. He was driving the car of his boss, the human trafficker. 4. He was carrying 8 illegals in a car not built for carrying 8 people. 5. But FBI told the locals not to do anything. But the local police saw it for what it was. 6. I had not heard about weapons and narcotics charges until today. That ups the ante I think. So RV, his boss was a known smuggler of human cargo and he was using his boss's altered car to carry illegals from TX to MD. Seems like an interstate crime. I don't think the charges will be dropped anytime soon. mspart

Was Epstein in NY jail or prison for federal charges or Florida state charges? If Federal, it shouldn't matter where records are, the feds can get their hands on them. If FL state charges, why was in holed up in NY? I'm guessing the former is correct, federal charges, federal records under federal control. mspart

As far as I know, the father is still on the run or dead in the woods somewhere. This tragedy is just that, a real tragedy. He took them from Wenatchee and went to Leavenworth where there is an incredible amount of campgrounds and alpine hiking. The girls were found the car was found. So unless he had another car out there, he is most assuredly on foot. Leavenworth is a "Bavarian" town, that caters to Christmas celebration mostly. The Enchantments or Enchanted Lakes hike starts right there. It is a cool town to visit and if anyone is in the area, I highly recommend it. Maybe not right now, but it is a pretty cool place. We have spent a few Christmas's there as a family and it was fun. mspart

So why didn't Biden release this to absolutely rip Trump and prevent his election or nomination, if he truly is implicated in them? That is the question. mspart

Yes, Covid funding is no longer needed. That is a huge amount. Get rid of it. Go back to 2018 levels of spending. mspart

Trump, without any evidence, states that the 2020 election was a fraud. Trump, without any evidence, states that he was not a Russian stooge. Trump, without any evidence, says his telephone conversation with Zalensky was a wonderful conversation. It is the way the press presents things that trump did or did not do. "without any evidence" Since when has the press shown any evidence of anything they say that is controversial? mspart

https://jonathanturley.org/2025/06/05/dem-rep-balint-we-need-undocumented-immigrants-to-wipe-our-a-es/ There is a curious narrative emerging from Democratic politicians and pundits in support of the millions of undocumented persons who entered under the Biden Administration: they are perfect for menial tasks. Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D., Texas) even argued that we need Hispanic immigrants to do things like pick our cotton. That seemed to echo the sentiments of Rep. Jerry Nadler (D. N.Y.), who warned that, without undocumented workers, we would not have anyone to pick our crops. Not to be outdone, Rep. Becca Balint (D., Vt.) opposed the efforts of the Trump Administration to close the border and deport unlawful immigrants because “we’re not going to have anyone around to wipe our a–es.” I wonder why Democrats are losing Hispanic voters. Rep. Balint told Vermonters that “we all know our ag system in Vermont would collapse without labor.” She maintained: “If we don’t have avenues for people to come here legally to work or to build a home here, I’m going to be really crude right now, we’re not going to have anyone around to wipe our asses – because we don’t have enough people in our country now to fill the jobs that we have right now…” She makes the case for an underclass that is needed to do jobs. How is this a D talking point? Man, the D party has really lost their way. mspart

You are evil jross. mspart

That is a good honest question. I would say, they could for cause at any time. Is this porper cause? If this guy is defined to be a terrorist, then I suppose they could have their visas revoked (as they have been) as being family of a terrorist, which as has been pointed out is not per the law. So if he is deemed to be a terrorist, the family could have their visas revoked (which has happened) and they could be deported. But I think first he needs to be deemed a terrorist for all of this to follow. I don't know if that has happened. mspart

I don't disagree with most of your post UB. However, what is bolded is wrong. It is the spending that blows up the deficit. The government should not be trying to spend as much as possible, they should be spending as little as possible to comply with the requirements they have. That is not what has happened in any budget discussion or bill in the last 25 years. mspart

JB is right on in his assertion. Mad respect for that train of thought. We need more of it. mspart

Amen to that bradduh. mspart

The subject is the comment Ernst made regarding the medicaid aspects of the bill. But the implication is that the changes to medicaid will kill lots of people. That R's are blood thirsty. Medicaid was not designed for illegal aliens nor for people who refuse to work. So it is just getting back to where it was supposed to be in the first place. That is what this topic is ultimately about. mspart

Point Roberts , WA is only accessible to the rest of WA by boat or by air without leaving WA. mspart

Yah , maybe, if the greater Montreal, Ottawa, and Toronto areas have half the Canadian population. mspart

I see that as no different than applying for insurance or a passport or renting an apartment or house or anything else. The paperwork should not be onerous but should at least be able to show that you are eligible for the benefit. I think this is a red herring. If you are eligible for the benefit, you should be able to fill out the paperwork. If not, there are programs that help those that can't that are eligible. Glad to see you agree illegals and those that can but won't work should not be on the program. mspart

For our kids to get a house, they have to pony up the down payment for a 500k house around here. It is really cost prohibitive for the youngins in these parts. mspart