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I was skimming over a WF/Bones debate about abortion, and I was thinking about the question of personhood within a moral and legal framework.
My thoughts went to an old infamous Scotus case where a man was declared property and thus could not have personhood. (Dredd Scott)
If we do not confer personhood to a 9 month old fetus, does this mean it must then be considered property as well?
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And I feel really guilty about it all of a sudden. Like I don't deserve it.
Should I bring it back to the dealership and get a cheaper one? What do you guys think?
Or should I just get over the guilty feelings and enjoy something nice?
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There must be somewhere a job where she can make Venn diagrams. She'll love doing that.She probably also can make a Cliché book, of her deep thoughts, like the unburdened thing.
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Knowing exactly what is going to happen Jan 20th,
Zelensky pleads with NATO to let him join if he ends the war by letting Putin get the Donbas.
My guess is NATO is going to tell Zelensky to pound sand like they have been for decades, knowing it would be suicide to admit a corrupt former Soviet state into NATO who would trigger artilcle 5 over stupid crap.
Putin is also likely to say nyet.
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After making dozens of public promises that he would not.
Thanks Joe.
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Key takeaways:
- The DNC operatives blame voters for their loss, labeling them as racist, garbage, or ignorant rather than reflecting on their own strategies.
- They propose superficial changes, such as renaming terms like "Latinx" to "Latiné" and "economy" to "economé," while ignoring voter preferences.
- They double down on unpopular policies regarding gender and identity issues, suggesting louder accusations of "transphobia" to silence dissent.
- Despite losing, they prioritize ideological purity and the approval of media figures and celebrités over winning future elections.
The refusal to self-reflect mocks the performative, tone-deaf approaches to winning voters and also illustrates the disconnect between political elites and ordinary people. It's more important to be right(eous) than to win support.
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After Biden authorizes missile launches into Moscow.
Ty Joe!
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This is what "cozying up to a dictator" looks like.
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That's not astro turf...that's galactic turf!
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Biden Gets REVENGE For Democrat Betrayal, Congratulate Trump In Speech As Democrats SEETHE Over Loss
In 4 years, you cannot say Biden has looked more happier and energetic than now.
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Kamala isn’t malfunctioning. This is really her. Sharp as a cue ball
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Remember, this is the smartest and most qualified out of ALL Democrats.
November fun!
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Kamala Harris’ Marxist dad issued warning against mass immigration: ‘Serious problem for blacks’
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Actually it was 2 savage answers. I also liked his answer "what price on National Security is worth it to you?"
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Liberals Make FAKE Image Of Kamala Working McDonalds Using OBITUARY PHOTO In SHOCKING Scandal
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Joe Rogan Trump Podcast BREAKS 10M Views OVERNIGHT, Trump Says NO INCOME TAX As He Nears 2024 WIN
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What's your prediction when we have "Election Week" like 2020 and we won't have the votes counted until an undetermined date past Nov 5?
What does the Democrat party gain from weakening the perception that an Election shouldn't last forever past a legally proscribed day?
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Liberals MELT DOWN CANCELING Subscriptions After The Washington Post REFUSES To Endorse Kamala
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You can always trust the Bee to provide clarity on these things.
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Assuming you had no intention of making America great?
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lol, enjoy November folks.
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The number one reason the Democrat party ousted Biden in a soft coup is because of the pressures of the lobby class afraid that their money spent on Congressional races would be wasted.
Knowing that Kamala is now going to be blamed or praised for what happens in these critical Congressional races, how do you think those races will turn out?
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Since Kamala is almost certain to lose this November, who do you think has the best chances in 2028?
My pick will be Gavin Newsome.
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Why did she skip the Al Smith dinner?
I apologize in advance if my question doesn’t include the usual loaded premises, false dichotomies, or false equivalences.
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so... first 60 minutes edits an interview to make Kamala look good...then CBS cuts 5 minutes from the house speaker to make Kamala look good.
This is why billionaire media is officially garbage for those who want full free speech. Corruption and propaganda.
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Utility is a genuine need that stands on equal footing with ethics. Both guide society, but utility emphasizes practical benefits, ensuring that solutions address tangible needs. Ethics, while crucial, can sometimes be co-opted to serve ideological agendas, fostering inequality or corruption under the guise of moral superiority. This can limit innovation and favor those in power. Utility-driven approaches, by focusing on outcomes and practical benefits, can help create a more equitable and efficient society, ensuring that resources are directed toward solving real-world problems rather than maintaining appearances to serve the powerful elite class.
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DT: We should use the military to stop political violence.
KH: Trump wants to use the military on me (political opposition.)
Logical conclusion: Kamala admits to planning to engage in political violence?
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Q: Literally any question regarding government policy.
A: "I come from a middle class family"
It's the standard bowl to create the word salad.
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Kamala is on The View when she’s asked a very simple question. And the answer she delivers is probably the worst thing she ever could have said.
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Western nations now own more land in Ukraine than Russia currently holds.
Full context of this war racketeering found here:
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I was thinking about how Kamala started using a new buzzword last week...holistic...and I asked AI what it thought about it...
It then launched into this huge scathing critique of the government in general...
When the government tries to address too many issues at once—much like a holistic approach—it can end up being ineffective at solving any particular problem. This is a common critique of large, all-encompassing government interventions: the broader and more diffuse the focus, the more difficult it becomes to implement effective solutions.
Here’s how trying to do everything often results in doing nothing well:
1. Diluted Resources and Focus:
- When the government attempts to address multiple complex issues at once, it spreads its resources too thin. Whether it’s money, personnel, or time, resources are finite, and trying to allocate them across too many areas reduces the effectiveness in any one area.
- For example, a holistic approach might involve tackling poverty, healthcare, education, and climate change all simultaneously. While each is important, addressing all at once can mean none of the solutions receive the focus or funding they need to be truly impactful.
2. Bureaucratic Inefficiency:
- Governments tend to develop large bureaucracies to manage holistic programs, leading to inefficiency and a lack of agility. When multiple agencies, departments, and stakeholders are involved, decision-making slows down, and accountability becomes unclear.
- As a result, the complexity of holistic approaches can lead to mismanagement, waste, and delays, which undermines the intended outcomes. The more layers of bureaucracy involved, the harder it is to ensure solutions are executed efficiently.
3. One-Size-Fits-All Solutions Fall Flat:
- Holistic approaches often rely on one-size-fits-all solutions, assuming that a broad strategy will address multiple issues across the board. However, this overlooks the fact that problems often require tailored, specific interventions based on local conditions or sector-specific challenges.
- For example, a holistic program for poverty reduction might include education reform, healthcare expansion, and job training. While these are important, a single nationwide approach may not be effective in every region, as the causes of poverty differ between urban and rural areas, or between industries.
4. Lack of Accountability:
- When the government takes on too many responsibilities at once, it’s often difficult to hold any one entity accountable for results. With so many moving parts and different departments involved, failures or inefficiencies can be attributed to "the system" rather than any specific policy or leader.
- Targeted approaches, on the other hand, tend to have clear objectives and measurable outcomes, making it easier to assess the success of policies and hold those responsible accountable.
5. Crowding Out Private and Local Initiatives:
- A holistic government approach often attempts to centralize problem-solving at the federal level, which can crowd out private or local solutions that might be more effective. By trying to be involved in everything, the government sometimes stifles the innovation and efficiency of private companies or local communities that might have better, more context-specific solutions.
- Local governments and private enterprises are often more nimble and better equipped to tackle specific problems. A targeted approach allows these entities to step in and fill gaps in a more tailored and effective manner.
A Targeted Approach Gets Results:
- More Focused Resources: A targeted approach, such as focusing on job creation or tax incentives for businesses, allows the government to channel its resources toward a specific issue, ensuring the problem receives the attention and funding it needs. This concentrated effort can produce more immediate and measurable results than a broad, unfocused program.
- Better Adaptation to Local Needs: Targeted approaches can be customized to fit the specific needs of different regions or sectors. For instance, an economic development program for rural areas would likely need a different set of tools than one for urban centers. A focused approach allows for flexibility in addressing localized challenges.
- Clear Accountability and Metrics: By addressing a specific issue, targeted approaches allow for clear benchmarks of success or failure. If a program is designed to increase employment or stimulate growth in a particular sector, the results can be easily measured. This makes it easier to fine-tune the approach or replace ineffective strategies.
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When the government tries to do everything, it often ends up doing very little effectively. Holistic approaches that spread resources across multiple issues can lead to dilution of focus, inefficiency, and bureaucratic bloat. In contrast, targeted solutions concentrate efforts on solving specific problems, leading to more efficient use of resources, better accountability, and greater flexibility to adapt to local conditions.
By focusing on a targeted approach—whether it's through tax cuts, deregulation, or specific economic incentives—the government can make a tangible impact in areas where it matters most, without overwhelming itself with trying to solve every problem all at once.
Sheesh.... seems like AI is getting ready to take over.
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The IRS officially announces an endorsement for Kamala Harris. It's a smart move because of the direct alignment between her policy goals and the agency's long-term needs for enforcement, regulations, and reform. The Biden-Harris administration’s plan to hire 87,000 new IRS agents represented one of the most significant boosts in the IRS's capacity in decades. This expansion is not just about creating jobs—it’s about giving the IRS the tools and the power it needs to combat tax evasion by Americans and corporations. By endorsing Harris, the IRS would align itself with a leader committed to ensuring that the tax system works for everyone, not just the wealthy or tax averse Americans.
Harris has championed policies that prioritize fairness and accountability, two principles that are deeply intertwined with the IRS’s mission. The addition of 87,000 IRS agents ensures that the agency can properly audit and enforce tax laws on high-income earners who have been skirting their obligations for years. This bolstered workforce should work wonders for closing the tax gap, where trillions of unrealized dollars go uncollected due to lax enforcement, mainly benefiting the rich. A Harris-backed IRS is more likely to focus on restoring the integrity and respect of the tax system and ensuring that tax laws are enforced obediently and equitably.
For progressives and socialists, Harris’s commitment to expanding the IRS isn't just a technical solution—it's a bold step toward reducing wealth inequality by reducing wealth. By endorsing Harris, the IRS signals its dedication to building a more equitable society where the wealthy pay their fair share, which Harris will define, while working-class people aren't left to carry the tax burden alone, which some feel they currently do. This grand partnership ensures that public services like education, healthcare, weapons manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, abortion pills, green energy, and infrastructure are properly funded through fair taxation, which is why the IRS's endorsement of Kamala Harris is a no-brainer for the future of the nation and the IRS.
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As a long time and dedicated supporter of Harris/Walz, we need to discuss the polling gap with 14% more men leaning toward Trump while 12% more women are backing Harris. IMHO, this reflects a broader shift away from traditional "high testosterone" ideals, which have long dominated masculine political discourse. The truth is, we don't need leadership rooted in brute force or outdated notions of strength. Feminine fragility could actually work in today's world. Kamala Harris has always shown a collaborative and inclusive leadership style that resonates with women and progressive low-T men who understand that true power comes from empathy, intelligence, and coalition-building.
The fact that more women support Harris must be celebrated as the new world order, not seen as a shortcoming. Women are traditionally lead movements for justice, climate change, racial equity, abortion liberation, and social equity, and their support for Harris is a recognition of her commitment to these issues. At a time when the political right continues to push for aggressive, divisive policies, Harris offers a path forward where emotional intelligence and accommodating diplomacy is the true strength of a leader. We need leaders who understand that the future is about shared power and collective progress, not catering to the ego-driven needs of a select few.
For men who feel left out or threatened by this change, it's time to embrace a new vision of masculinity. Being strong today means standing up for racial equity, being open to progress, and rejecting the toxic bravado that Trump represents. Harris/Walz isn't just a ticket for women or the marginalized; it's a brave new future for everyone who believes that strength is measured by your ability to care for others, to uplift the vulnerable, and to lead with compassion. There's no place for outdated "high T" politics in the world we're building.
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Governor Gavin Newsom recently signed a series of bills aimed at combating the use of AI-generated content, specifically deepfakes, in political ads and communications. The primary focus of this legislation is to prevent the spread of disinformation during elections. The new law prohibits the creation and distribution of AI-generated deepfakes that manipulate candidates or election officials in a misleading way within 120 days of an election and for 60 days afterward. This is in response to growing concerns about the impact of AI technology in undermining public trust through the spread of fake audio, video, and images.
The law also requires platforms to remove deceptive AI content when flagged and mandates clear disclosures if AI is used in political ads. Violators can face civil penalties, and courts can issue injunctions to halt the spread of such content. While supporters argue that this law is essential for protecting democracy and ensuring voters have accurate information, critics, including figures like Elon Musk, have raised concerns about the potential for this to infringe on free speech, especially regarding satirical or parody content.
This legislation comes as California prepares for what is being called the "first AI election," where AI-generated content could play a significant role in shaping public perception
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Where she called for very fine people on both sides to tone it down a notch....
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what a waste of money despite the pander value...
5% graduation rate....
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The point of Arlington Cemetery is to go and show respect for the men and women who have given their
lives for this country when you make it political you take away the respect of the people who are there....
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The woman who got 13 U.S. Service members killed in Afghanistan has issued a statement condemning a man for bragging about going to comfort the families of the fallen soldiers.
"How dare Trump go lay flowers on the fallen soldier's tombs, just because their families asked him to," said Vice President Harris. "It's disgusting -- showing up to a memorial service you were invited to. Anyway, why should he be the one accepting an invitation when I'm the one who got them killed?"
According to sources, Trump has been accused of accepting invitations from multiple Gold Star families to a solemn ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery, where he honored their fallen sons and daughters. "It's disgusting," said MSNBC's Joe Scarbarough, watching as Trump laid a wreath onto a tomb. "This just shows what depths Trump will go to, even leaving the campaign trail to attend a memorial service. Is there no low this man will not stoop to?"
Historically, getting soldiers killed through horrific incompetence has been seen as damaging politically, but after Trump's attendance at the service, the Harris campaign has decided it's time to change that narrative. "So what if she got thirteen people killed and claimed to be totally comfortable with that decision?" said campaign manager Julie Rodriguez. "Nothing is off limits for political gain, even the very deaths she caused. You get someone shot, just accuse your opponent of playing politics by going to the funeral. Then, sit back and watch the media take it from there."
At publishing time, the Harris campaign had accused Trump of offering a tissue to a crying widow.
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I'm of course talking about Hillary, if far-left wing media is to be 100 percent believed.
So the best woman in all of America is still no match politically for a game show host with balls.
Feminism failed in 2016, and will fail again in 2024.
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