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Re: Bear Pit: now the sole domicile of politics at LuLa
« Reply #14880 on: July 10, 2022, 09:47:45 am »

Yes, Biden's on-air performance is scary. However, his track record is way, way worse: gas prices, inflation, the economy, the hostile attitude toward the energy industry, the Southern border, the Afghan withdrawal, selling strategic oil reserves to China and India, questionable financial ties of the Biden family to China, Russia and Ukraine, not vigorously researching the Wuhan-Covid connection and I could go on and on.


I'll tell you what's really scary: that there are people so abysmally ignorant and stupid as to believe any of the tripe that you mention. And they are allowed to vote.
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Re: Bear Pit: now the sole domicile of politics at LuLa
« Reply #14881 on: July 10, 2022, 09:55:49 am »

There was a big drop in the price of oil this week. Gasoline is down about 12 cents per litre in Ontario according to news reports.

Is this Biden's doing? I mean, if it was his fault when the price went up, wouldn't it be his doing if it goes down? I'm being cute, no need to answer. All I'm doing is pointing out bullshit, for the archives.  :)
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Re: Bear Pit: now the sole domicile of politics at LuLa
« Reply #14882 on: July 10, 2022, 10:24:51 am »

Why is it that tyrannical governments take away the guns of private citizens as one of the first things they do?   The Founders understood that from their own experience with the British. Without their personal weapons, General George Washington would have had a worse time fighting for freedom.  SO naturally, it carried over in the 2nd Amendment of the Bill of Rights.

As far as weapons to defend your house, that's also protected.  Many people feel safer having a weapon in their homes.  I don't see a problem with that although I personally don't own a weapon. I'm sure people have defended their homes and also prevented invasions just from the fact that the owner might have a gun in the house. Those latter would be crimes that never happened.

It is often argued that Hitler took away the citizens' guns but that is false. In fact gun laws were loosened under Hitler (Jews excepted). As for weapons in the home, the stats are crystal clear. They are MUCH more likely to be involved in a suicide, a domestic shooting, or an accidental shooting than being used to defend the home. And seeing that burglars almost always come when no one is home, these guns are often stolen and then used in other crimes.
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Re: Bear Pit: now the sole domicile of politics at LuLa
« Reply #14883 on: July 10, 2022, 10:29:29 am »

On-air performance is not a good measure of statesmanship.  Carnival barker trumpie boy has mastered the art of performing for the camera, but has demonstrable deficiencies in the emotional maturity department.

Biden is a poor speaker, granted.  He mumbles.  However, he has managed to inspire and lead much of the west to join an alliance against recent Russian atrocities - something I doubt the lunch throwing idiot could pull off, despite his acting skills.



Still waiting for scientific data from you that disprove the link between atmospheric CO2 and global heating.


Before Russia attacked Ukraine, Biden winked at Russia and said he could live with a little land theft.  He was forced to walk back that comment as the world objected including those in his own party.  But it was too late.  Russia attacked probably feeling more secure that America would do nothing or not enough. 

It was Europe that turned out to be strong and led the way, actually very surprising to me.  Biden got on board when he saw European strength and the train pulling out of the station.  He has supported Ukraine strongly afterward, I agree.  But he was not the leader you think he was.  He went along.

As an aside, Biden approved the gas pipeline from Russia which all previous presidents opposed.  They knew that it could be used to blackmail Germany and Europe just as Russia is doing now.  So Biden got that wrong too.

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Re: Bear Pit: now the sole domicile of politics at LuLa
« Reply #14884 on: July 10, 2022, 10:31:03 am »

Do you have a tv and do you watch Biden's mental capacities or lack thereof?
Got a web browser and keep watching yours. Got a few cameras (and use them) too.
Now, what are your excuses?
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Re: Bear Pit: now the sole domicile of politics at LuLa
« Reply #14885 on: July 10, 2022, 10:35:13 am »

No. I'm too distracted by the comic exhibitions you perform online of your mental capacities or lack thereof.
Another ad hominem, personal attack.  That's inappropriate.

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« Reply #14886 on: July 10, 2022, 10:36:56 am »

Nah... that's alright. Don't bother. By now, we've already heard all of the talking points you have and know that when you get to the bottom of your list, you'll just start reading them again from the top.
You didn't respond to his pertinent points but again attacked him personally.  You apparently have no answers to his clear arguments.

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« Reply #14887 on: July 10, 2022, 10:38:44 am »

Yes, it's well known that you frighten easily.

Try to relax your mind a little. It might do you some good.

Limiting replies to a single syllable is an excellent way to save oxygen and avoid exhaustion while being dragged around in circles.
Two more posts consisting of personal insults.  When will you stop?

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« Reply #14888 on: July 10, 2022, 10:38:58 am »

You didn't respond to his pertinent points but again attacked him personally.
He didn’t make any such points. The discussion is over your head.

Another ad hominem, personal attack.  That's inappropriate.

How's this: Just STFU. That be appropriate.
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« Reply #14889 on: July 10, 2022, 10:42:51 am »

This is not a war you can win by logical reasoning and fair negotiations. European leaders are understanding that now.
You may be right or Frans could be right.  We won't know until it's over.

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« Reply #14890 on: July 10, 2022, 10:45:55 am »

How does that work? Do you have a sign on your doors that warn potential intruders that there is a gun inside? Would it be wise to advertize that? Anyway, don't most jurisdictions require weapons to be stored safely, separate from ammo? The scenario sounds a bit far-fetched to me.

Your speculations aside, are there are data showing that these assertions might have some validity? If this info existed, wouldn't it be front and centre in NRA propaganda?
How do you assemble statistics of crimes that never happened? We have to assume some criminals forgo home invasion because of that fear.

And no, you can keep loaded guns in your house in most states as far as I'm aware of.  If someone is invading your house, that's not the time to go looking for ammo to put in your gun.

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« Reply #14891 on: July 10, 2022, 10:47:35 am »

I'll tell you what's really scary: that there are people so abysmally ignorant and stupid as to believe any of the tripe that you mention. And they are allowed to vote.
Biden's approval rating is lower than Trump's lowest.  You're in a minority.

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« Reply #14892 on: July 10, 2022, 12:30:53 pm »

Trump tries to convince Wisconsin to make him President, https://www.newsweek.com/trump-pressures-vos-overturn-election-after-wisconsin-drop-box-ruling-1723180.

If Biden is "senile", then what does this make Trump?  :)
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Re: Bear Pit: now the sole domicile of politics at LuLa
« Reply #14893 on: July 10, 2022, 12:31:33 pm »

How do you assemble statistics of crimes that never happened? We have to assume some criminals forgo home invasion because of that fear.
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That's some pretty faulty logic right there.
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Re: Bear Pit: now the sole domicile of politics at LuLa
« Reply #14894 on: July 10, 2022, 03:12:28 pm »

Another ad hominem, personal attack.  That's inappropriate.

It was a response to a personal attack. I only added a mirror for the purpose of enlightenment.

Go yell at some kids on your lawn and leave me out of your need for attention.
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Re: Bear Pit: now the sole domicile of politics at LuLa
« Reply #14895 on: July 10, 2022, 03:21:47 pm »

You didn't respond to his pertinent points but again attacked him personally.  You apparently have no answers to his clear arguments.

In my opinion...

...I could go on and on...

was the clearest and most pertinent point and I responded politely and appropriately to it. So, you can either continue to clutch at your pearls or get over it.


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Re: Bear Pit: now the sole domicile of politics at LuLa
« Reply #14896 on: July 10, 2022, 03:34:05 pm »

Two more posts consisting of personal insults.  When will you stop?

A critique on commentary, some personal advice, and a showing of appreciation for a sound forum survival strategy.

Given your love of rhetorical merry-go-rounds, I'm not surprised that you're sounding like a broken record. Do you need a cranky nap?
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Re: Bear Pit: now the sole domicile of politics at LuLa
« Reply #14897 on: July 10, 2022, 03:52:18 pm »

Biden's approval rating is lower than Trump's lowest.  You're in a minority.

In this case, being in the minority is a badge of honor. Most of the people giving Biden a disapprove rating are those same slack-jaws that think Biden is in control of gas prices, or of how many migrants show up at our borders, and so on.
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« Reply #14898 on: July 10, 2022, 05:55:14 pm »

I'll tell you what's really scary: that there are people so abysmally ignorant and stupid as to believe any of the tripe that you mention. And they are allowed to vote.
Call me ignorant and stupid and I'm done with you.
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« Reply #14899 on: July 10, 2022, 05:59:23 pm »

Call me ignorant and stupid and I'm done with you.

Nothing like an accurate comment to get a person's goat.
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