Current or modern politics in the United States - Page 317

**Arturo2nd** · March 16th, 2019, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by jetpacksam

Or what that mark is or in which way it was to be used.

Kind of typical of Yahweh - give us dire consequences, grave warnings, and instructions that are absolutely useless. That's why we like Mary best.

**Mal Hombre** · March 16th, 2019, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by HugoHackenbush

Ronald = 6 letters
Wilson = 6 Letters
Reagan = 6 Letters

666 in other words.

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Originally Posted by bowlinggreen

That's only slightly insightful.

The Bible does not tells us the exact way in which to calculate the number of the beast.

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Originally Posted by jetpacksam

Or what that mark is or in which way it was to be used.

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Originally Posted by Arturo2nd

Kind of typical of Yahweh - give us dire consequences, grave warnings, and instructions that are absolutely useless. That's why we like Mary best.

Plus John of Patmos was most likely clinically insane..

**Dr Pepper** · March 16th, 2019, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Mal Hombre

Plus John of Patmos was most likely clinically insane..

Or had taken some REALLY good dakka....

**Devius** · March 17th, 2019, 09:33 AM

Jeanine Pirro was off the air at Fox News on Saturday, one week after she was widely denounced for doubting Congresswoman Ilhan Omar's patriotism.

Last Saturday night Pirro questioned whether Omar's Islamic religious beliefs stand in opposition to the US Constitution, prompting Fox to say "we strongly condemn Jeanine Pirro's comments."

The network said at the time that the views Pirro expressed "do not reflect those of the network and we have addressed the matter with her directly" — but declined to say if she was being sanctioned in any way.

Several advertisers subsequently distanced themselves from Pirro's weekly show, called "Justice."

The show did not appear on this weekend's cable schedule guide. In its place was an unusual repeat of a documentary series.

Pirro has not said anything about taking a vacation. She hasn't tweeted since last weekend. All together, the circumstances suggest that she has been suspended by Fox in the wake of her comments.

But if she has been suspended, Fox is not saying so. A network spokeswoman said "we are not commenting on internal scheduling matters."

There is no word on whether Pirro's show will return next week.

Details:
https://edition.cnn.com/2019/03/16/m...ews/index.html

**Roubignol** · March 17th, 2019, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Devius

Jeanine Pirro was off the air at Fox News on Saturday, one week after she was widely denounced for doubting Congresswoman Ilhan Omar's patriotism.

Patriotism is a primitive consequence of Neolithic revolution.

So according to your news, Jeanine Pirro is an enraged advocate of a 6000 years old society.

**Devius** · March 17th, 2019, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Roubignol

Patriotism is a primitive consequence of Neolithic revolution.

So according to your news, Jeanine Pirro is an enraged advocate of a 6000 years old society.

Actually the thought crossed my mind that Fox News might have removed Jeanine Pirro in light of recent events in New Zealand...

**scoundrel** · March 17th, 2019, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Devius

Actually the thought crossed my mind that Fox News might have removed Jeanine Pirro in light of recent events in New Zealand...

They're waiting for the heat to die down, that's all. They will jettison Jannine Pirro if they have to, and if they do it will be for commercial reasons only. But Fox are in a tricky place, trying to guess how far they can afford to be seen as Trump TV and whether they are already in an exposed position. If Mr Trump has enough popular support to win again in 2020, Fox will feel safe and the hate geysers such as Ms Pirro will have a free hand again. But if the tide turns the other way, Fox needs to look after its ratings and wont want to be washed ashore by the ebb tide of reactionary failure. Some of the most vocal sources of Islamophobia, implied racism and hard line opposition to healthcare and social improvement will in such a case be thanked for their service to the network and go their separate ways.

**Devius** · March 18th, 2019, 11:37 PM

Former President George W. Bush appeared at a naturalization ceremony Monday where he praised the nation's immigrant history and called on lawmakers to deliver comprehensive immigration reform.

"America's elected representatives have a duty to regulate who comes in and when," Bush said at the George W. Bush Presidential Center in Dallas, where dozens took the oath of allegiance to become citizens. "In meeting this responsibility, it helps to remember that America's immigrant history made us who we are. Amid all the complications of policy, may we never forget that immigration is a blessing and a strength."

Bush was joined by his wife, former first lady Laura Bush, who also delivered remarks before the ceremony and noted the deep immigrant community in Texas.

"We're a much richer state for all the cultures that have settled on our land," the former first lady said.

The former president echoed the sentiment, telling those at the ceremony that in addition to becoming US citizens, they would leave the room officially Texans.

"If you walk out of here with a little extra attitude in your step, it shows the culture is taking hold," Bush said.

The rhetoric and policy positions from Bush came in contrast to much of the modern Republican Party and President Donald Trump, who has advocated hardline immigration policies and claimed last year he could upend the constitutional concept of birthright citizenship.

Details:
https://edition.cnn.com/2019/03/18/p...ony/index.html

No doubt the current inhabitant of the White House will have a tweet or two about this story...

**theequestrian** · March 19th, 2019, 04:09 PM

We have our Caligula.
Now we need our Cassius Chaerea.

**LadyLuck** · March 19th, 2019, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Devius

Former President George W. Bush appeared at a naturalization ceremony Monday where he praised the nation's immigrant history and called on lawmakers to deliver comprehensive immigration reform.

The rhetoric and policy positions from Bush came in contrast to much of the modern Republican Party and President Donald Trump, who has advocated hardline immigration policies and claimed last year he could upend the constitutional concept of birthright citizenship.

So Bush was at a nationalization ceremony for illegal aliens?

Interesting...

March 17th, 2019, 09:33 AM	#3164
Devius Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: It's a London Thing.... Posts: 23,599 Thanks: 142,484 Thanked 228,941 Times in 23,635 Posts	Jeanine Pirro was off the air at Fox News on Saturday, one week after she was widely denounced for doubting Congresswoman Ilhan Omar's patriotism. Last Saturday night Pirro questioned whether Omar's Islamic religious beliefs stand in opposition to the US Constitution, prompting Fox to say "we strongly condemn Jeanine Pirro's comments." The network said at the time that the views Pirro expressed "do not reflect those of the network and we have addressed the matter with her directly" — but declined to say if she was being sanctioned in any way. Several advertisers subsequently distanced themselves from Pirro's weekly show, called "Justice." The show did not appear on this weekend's cable schedule guide. In its place was an unusual repeat of a documentary series. Pirro has not said anything about taking a vacation. She hasn't tweeted since last weekend. All together, the circumstances suggest that she has been suspended by Fox in the wake of her comments. But if she has been suspended, Fox is not saying so. A network spokeswoman said "we are not commenting on internal scheduling matters." There is no word on whether Pirro's show will return next week. Details: https://edition.cnn.com/2019/03/16/m...ews/index.html __________________ "I've had it with them, I've had it with you, I've had it with ALL THIS - I WANT ROOM SERVICE!* I want the club sandwich, I want the cold Mexican beer, I want a $10,000-a-night hooker!"* Johnny Mnemonic (1995)

March 18th, 2019, 11:37 PM	#3168
Devius Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: It's a London Thing.... Posts: 23,599 Thanks: 142,484 Thanked 228,941 Times in 23,635 Posts	George W. Bush: 'Immigration is a blessing and a strength' Former President George W. Bush appeared at a naturalization ceremony Monday where he praised the nation's immigrant history and called on lawmakers to deliver comprehensive immigration reform. "America's elected representatives have a duty to regulate who comes in and when," Bush said at the George W. Bush Presidential Center in Dallas, where dozens took the oath of allegiance to become citizens. "In meeting this responsibility, it helps to remember that America's immigrant history made us who we are. Amid all the complications of policy, may we never forget that immigration is a blessing and a strength." Bush was joined by his wife, former first lady Laura Bush, who also delivered remarks before the ceremony and noted the deep immigrant community in Texas. "We're a much richer state for all the cultures that have settled on our land," the former first lady said. The former president echoed the sentiment, telling those at the ceremony that in addition to becoming US citizens, they would leave the room officially Texans. "If you walk out of here with a little extra attitude in your step, it shows the culture is taking hold," Bush said. The rhetoric and policy positions from Bush came in contrast to much of the modern Republican Party and President Donald Trump, who has advocated hardline immigration policies and claimed last year he could upend the constitutional concept of birthright citizenship. Details: https://edition.cnn.com/2019/03/18/p...ony/index.html No doubt the current inhabitant of the White House will have a tweet or two about this story... __________________ "I've had it with them, I've had it with you, I've had it with ALL THIS - I WANT ROOM SERVICE!* I want the club sandwich, I want the cold Mexican beer, I want a $10,000-a-night hooker!"* Johnny Mnemonic (1995)

March 19th, 2019, 04:09 PM	#3169
theequestrian Vintage Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: A hop, skip & a jump from Daytona Beach, Florida Posts: 1,177 Thanks: 4,807 Thanked 11,708 Times in 1,156 Posts	We have our Caligula. Now we need our Cassius Chaerea. __________________ 'If we could read each others minds, we'd all sleep with loaded guns' -theequestrian