Questions for our American friends - Page 496

YesterdaysPorn · February 26th, 2023, 12:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Budo

Although they're great to listen to, as my father says, most of their songs are a little too "samey". Ironically, my faves of theirs have nothing to do with the beach, but rather cars, those being "Fun, Fun, Fun" and "Little Deuce Coupe". Great earworms and perfect driving songs!

Not a big fan, but I dig Sloop John B and God Only Knows!

gunner · February 12th, 2024, 12:09 PM

I am now very frightened, Britain went to war with Germany because of its obligation to defend Poland. However the man who wants to become the next President of the so called land of the free and home of the brave has stated that he supposedly told the leader of a ‘big’ country that not only wouldn’t he defend it but would ‘ encourage Russia to do whatever the hell it wanted’ ( his words) if their contributions weren’t up to date. Of course this may just be a Trumpism ie a lie. Why does he seem intent on splitting NATO up who would be the main beneficiary of that. Let’s not forget the rumours surrounding his election regarding Russia. Trump comes over as a bit of a fool but that’s not the case, he’s a bloody dangerous megalomaniac who treats everything as a TV game show with himself as the star.

**FrankDobe** · February 12th, 2024, 01:26 PM

I am frightened too. he is not alone. 3/4 of so called republican voters want him to be dictator for a day. show me in history where 1 person had that power and gave iu p freely after one day.

he also has election deniers from 2020 in key electoral roles in swing states. he also has enablers in the House and Senate. and he has the best Supreme Court justices money can buy all beholden to him.

hopefully US citizens can see through this charlatan's con and vote in such numbers that even his election deniers cannot over turn the election.

**Rogerbh** · February 12th, 2024, 07:19 PM

Trump is a threat to world peace; I think he would do Putin's bidding for a lower interest rate on his business loans.

I am surprised that some polls have him ahead. That Kennedy that is running as an independent supposedly might make it easier for Trump to win. Add other party candidates, and Trump's lead increases.

https://thehill.com/homenews/campaig...n-ballot-poll/

Trump’s lead rose slightly to 8 points with Kennedy added into the mix. In that hypothetical three-way race, Trump scored 41 percent to Biden’s 33 percent, while Kennedy raked in 18 percent.

With independent candidate Cornel West and the Green Party’s Jill Stein also added to the ticket alongside Kennedy, Trump’s lead over Biden climbed to 11 points, with 42 percent to the incumbent’s 31 percent.

Talking to Trump supporters - some seem to really believe in him, others see him as an upturned middle finger to the US establishment (how a rich businessman is not considered establishment escapes me) and some just hate liberals. They aren't going to change within a year.

I expect to see the MSM jump all over Trump, tons of new women voters going to Biden and Biden squeaking out a win - but I thought Hillary would beat Trump in 2016 and thought Trump would beat Biden in 2020, so I am 0 and 2 for the last two presidential elections.

**Priapus** · February 12th, 2024, 08:08 PM

I am surprised that Kennedy didn't eat into Trump's vote more than that, though, I guess that's why it's a hypothetical.

**seany65** · February 13th, 2024, 12:28 AM

Is Trump really more of a threat to world peace than the other presidents we've seen over the past 30 or 40 years? It seems most of them have launched long-lasting wars with little or no evidence to back up their reasoning.

While I think Trump saying he would encourage Puketin to invade NATO countries that don't spend the full 2% of their budgets on their Military, like they agreed to but haven't been doing,(probably in the hope that other NATO countries and the USA would take up the slack), I think that perhaps the threat to not defend those countries that don't spend the agreed amount on their Militaries could be more of a "wake up" call to them and draw the attention of their populations to the fact that their countries aren't "pulling their weight" in the way that they agreed to.

**DTravel** · February 13th, 2024, 12:54 AM

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Originally Posted by seany65

Is Trump really more of a threat to world peace than the other presidents we've seen over the past 30 or 40 years?

Yes.

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While I think Trump saying he would encourage Puketin to invade NATO countries that don't spend the full 2% of their budgets on their Military, like they agreed to but haven't been doing,(probably in the hope that other NATO countries and the USA would take up the slack), I think that perhaps the threat to not defend those countries that don't spend the agreed amount on their Militaries could be more of a "wake up" call to them and draw the attention of their populations to the fact that their countries aren't "pulling their weight" in the way that they agreed to.

No its not a "wake up call", Trump means he will not honor the US' treaty obligations. Trump LIKES Putin and wants to be besties with him.

You need to stop thinking of Trump as a politician. He isn't. He's a Mob Boss.

**Rogerbh** · February 13th, 2024, 01:30 AM

Trump is a threat to world peace because he is out for himself.

I do not believe he gives a damn for anyone but himself.

So, anything a foreign dictator wants to do, if there is a profit for Trump - and even a large loss to the US, I can see him supporting it.

Really, a gross slimeball. He follows no rules, only what will help him achieve his immediate goals - whether it is self-pleasure or enrichment. Hell, in his reality TV show - he ignored his own rules to give the win to his friend Joan Rivers over the Poker player who had won the contest if you followed the rules. The guy is a petulant child with a hot wife - who I can only believe is waiting for him to drop dead, thus the buckets of KFC on his nightstand.

Expletive deleted, numerous insults and not nice hopes - not typed.

**FrankDobe** · February 13th, 2024, 11:34 AM

thanks DTravel for a much more concise and measured reply than I would've given. agree 100 % with your response and would only add he and his followers are a clear and present danger to our democracy.

**Budo** · February 15th, 2024, 03:30 AM

I was doing some minor studying of Nimitz carriers yesterday to see what ones are in the Pacific and Atlantic fleets, mainly to see if Yahoo news knew their facts, when I came upon this:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kara_Hultgreen

Dear, oh dear...Now this is the sort of thing our government would do, make someone with substandard skills a qualified fighter pilot just because she was a woman. Don't get me wrong, being a meritocrat I wouldn't give a toss who becomes a fighter pilot, just so long as they have the skills to do so. It's the same with anything. But a navy fighter pilot who's obviously totally incompetent at landing on a carrier? I know from listening to pilots and just by watching the procedure, that landing on a carrier is about the hardest thing a pilot can do, so putting a multimillion dollar aircraft into the hands of such an inept pilot just for PC reasons was the height of reckless irresponsibility. I guess this was a very early example of what we've got now, giving previously victimised members of society preferential treatment no matter what their skills are? Any bets that they wouldn't be this crazy with an ultra expensive plane like the F-35?

February 12th, 2024, 12:09 PM	#4952
gunner Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 240 Thanks: 501 Thanked 1,592 Times in 209 Posts	I am now very frightened, Britain went to war with Germany because of its obligation to defend Poland. However the man who wants to become the next President of the so called land of the free and home of the brave has stated that he supposedly told the leader of a ‘big’ country that not only wouldn’t he defend it but would ‘ encourage Russia to do whatever the hell it wanted’ ( his words) if their contributions weren’t up to date. Of course this may just be a Trumpism ie a lie. Why does he seem intent on splitting NATO up who would be the main beneficiary of that. Let’s not forget the rumours surrounding his election regarding Russia. Trump comes over as a bit of a fool but that’s not the case, he’s a bloody dangerous megalomaniac who treats everything as a TV game show with himself as the star. Last edited by gunner; February 12th, 2024 at 01:45 PM..

February 13th, 2024, 12:28 AM	#4956
seany65 Vintage Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 3,651 Thanks: 80,415 Thanked 32,730 Times in 3,527 Posts	Is Trump really more of a threat to world peace than the other presidents we've seen over the past 30 or 40 years? It seems most of them have launched long-lasting wars with little or no evidence to back up their reasoning. While I think Trump saying he would encourage Puketin to invade NATO countries that don't spend the full 2% of their budgets on their Military, like they agreed to but haven't been doing,(probably in the hope that other NATO countries and the USA would take up the slack), I think that perhaps the threat to not defend those countries that don't spend the agreed amount on their Militaries could be more of a "wake up" call to them and draw the attention of their populations to the fact that their countries aren't "pulling their weight" in the way that they agreed to. __________________ <-- That's Emer Kenny and I want to be stuck in her front bottom. Quote from electrofreak : I'd rather have questions that can't be answered, than answers that can't be questioned.

February 12th, 2024, 01:26 PM	#4953
FrankDobe Vintage Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: last thing I remember was falling down somewhere Posts: 13,151 Thanks: 112,393 Thanked 104,729 Times in 13,100 Posts	I am frightened too. he is not alone. 3/4 of so called republican voters want him to be dictator for a day. show me in history where 1 person had that power and gave iu p freely after one day. he also has election deniers from 2020 in key electoral roles in swing states. he also has enablers in the House and Senate. and he has the best Supreme Court justices money can buy all beholden to him. hopefully US citizens can see through this charlatan's con and vote in such numbers that even his election deniers cannot over turn the election.

February 12th, 2024, 07:19 PM	#4954
Rogerbh Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Land of the free within reasonable limitations Posts: 10,911 Thanks: 50,529 Thanked 91,203 Times in 10,753 Posts	Trump is a threat to world peace; I think he would do Putin's bidding for a lower interest rate on his business loans. I am surprised that some polls have him ahead. That Kennedy that is running as an independent supposedly might make it easier for Trump to win. Add other party candidates, and Trump's lead increases. https://thehill.com/homenews/campaig...n-ballot-poll/ Trump’s lead rose slightly to 8 points with Kennedy added into the mix. In that hypothetical three-way race, Trump scored 41 percent to Biden’s 33 percent, while Kennedy raked in 18 percent. With independent candidate Cornel West and the Green Party’s Jill Stein also added to the ticket alongside Kennedy, Trump’s lead over Biden climbed to 11 points, with 42 percent to the incumbent’s 31 percent. Talking to Trump supporters - some seem to really believe in him, others see him as an upturned middle finger to the US establishment (how a rich businessman is not considered establishment escapes me) and some just hate liberals. They aren't going to change within a year. I expect to see the MSM jump all over Trump, tons of new women voters going to Biden and Biden squeaking out a win - but I thought Hillary would beat Trump in 2016 and thought Trump would beat Biden in 2020, so I am 0 and 2 for the last two presidential elections.

February 12th, 2024, 08:08 PM	#4955
Priapus Vintage Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 515 Thanks: 10,583 Thanked 2,576 Times in 512 Posts	I am surprised that Kennedy didn't eat into Trump's vote more than that, though, I guess that's why it's a hypothetical.

February 13th, 2024, 01:30 AM	#4958
Rogerbh Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Land of the free within reasonable limitations Posts: 10,911 Thanks: 50,529 Thanked 91,203 Times in 10,753 Posts	Trump is a threat to world peace because he is out for himself. I do not believe he gives a damn for anyone but himself. So, anything a foreign dictator wants to do, if there is a profit for Trump - and even a large loss to the US, I can see him supporting it. Really, a gross slimeball. He follows no rules, only what will help him achieve his immediate goals - whether it is self-pleasure or enrichment. Hell, in his reality TV show - he ignored his own rules to give the win to his friend Joan Rivers over the Poker player who had won the contest if you followed the rules. The guy is a petulant child with a hot wife - who I can only believe is waiting for him to drop dead, thus the buckets of KFC on his nightstand. Expletive deleted, numerous insults and not nice hopes - not typed.

February 13th, 2024, 11:34 AM	#4959
FrankDobe Vintage Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: last thing I remember was falling down somewhere Posts: 13,151 Thanks: 112,393 Thanked 104,729 Times in 13,100 Posts	thanks DTravel for a much more concise and measured reply than I would've given. agree 100 % with your response and would only add he and his followers are a clear and present danger to our democracy.

February 15th, 2024, 03:30 AM	#4960
Budo Vintage Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: England, and bloody proud of it! Posts: 2,760 Thanks: 2,716 Thanked 24,428 Times in 2,768 Posts	I was doing some minor studying of Nimitz carriers yesterday to see what ones are in the Pacific and Atlantic fleets, mainly to see if Yahoo news knew their facts, when I came upon this: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kara_Hultgreen Dear, oh dear...Now this is the sort of thing our government would do, make someone with substandard skills a qualified fighter pilot just because she was a woman. Don't get me wrong, being a meritocrat I wouldn't give a toss who becomes a fighter pilot, just so long as they have the skills to do so. It's the same with anything. But a navy fighter pilot who's obviously totally incompetent at landing on a carrier? I know from listening to pilots and just by watching the procedure, that landing on a carrier is about the hardest thing a pilot can do, so putting a multimillion dollar aircraft into the hands of such an inept pilot just for PC reasons was the height of reckless irresponsibility. I guess this was a very early example of what we've got now, giving previously victimised members of society preferential treatment no matter what their skills are? Any bets that they wouldn't be this crazy with an ultra expensive plane like the F-35?