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Great Plains Drifter

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Registered on:7/12/2019
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“Texas is in play” has been said in every somewhat recent election of national significance, as I recall. Along with the seeming panic that accompanies it. It seems to constitute some sort pattern, I’d say.


I agree with you but also it would appear that in between those elections, Texas only continues to absorb more and more of those who’ve escaped the consequences of their voting habits elsewhere.

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Catherine Herridge is one of the few legitimate reporters left in this country.


Yep, along with her, you can probably count them on one hand.

Unfortunately the vast majority are simple propagandists dressed up as “news reporters”.

If this country had a true independent press genuinely serving as a watchdog for the public and holding government to account, Dem and GOP, this country would be in much better shape.

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Communists are bold.


And from what I can tell observing many of them…not too intelligent.
I have not been a fan of Trump’s handling of Iran to date, but unlike the usual and predictable cast of characters who are quick to declare pretty much anything involving DJT as an unmitigated failure and disaster, I’ve been willing to see how this thing actually plays out in the long run.

DJTs overall track record looks much stronger vs. that of his reliable detractors so that alone gives me plenty of reason to wait and see where things are sitting a year or two down the road as it pertains to Iran.
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Call them out and be labeled, racist, homophobic, xenophobic, and a religious bigot.


Yep, and this has been effective for them for far too long.

The response to that should’ve always been: “Who gives a shite what they call you?”

It seems more people are slowly coming around to that frick-it type mindset and that’s exactly the mindset needed.
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Americans are registering and voting in ever descending numbers. It won't take much to outvote white Christians, as well are already seeing.


Ben Franklin said we had ourselves a Republic “if we could keep it”.

250 years later, it’s looking ever more doubtful that we were able to do so.
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Anthony denied new trial


All of this…..could’ve been so easily avoided had he simply not decided that being “disrespected!” was worth a knife plunge to someone’s chest.
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How are the musings of a speech therapist political?


When impressionable toddlers are potentially getting the idea that black people are still found hanging in trees in 2026 America, there’s a high likelihood they’ll grow up believing the mean old GOP is responsible for it.

Politically motivated “educators” have consequences for our young.
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There are no marxists in any prominent position in American politics.


I’m beginning to doubt you genuinely believe even 50% of the nonsensical stuff you drive-by to throw out your window.

You just like to stir shite up.



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If someone were making polls that showed the GOP making huge gains in the midterms you don’t think that would’ve gotten play too?


In the mainstream news media? Is this serious?

Welcome back Rip. Appears you enjoyed yourself a heck of a nap.

You’ll have some catching up to do.
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What about making things affordable?


For comparison’s sake, I’m interested in which particular president(s) come to your mind that made most everyday goods and services cheaper for all Americans across the board during their respective eras.
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For the record, I do think there are portions of the population that probably need our help (severely mentally handicapped, severely physically handicapped) but I think that portion of the population is extremely extremely low.


Agree 100%. Never had an issue at all with society helping those who truly have physical or mental limitations.

The vast majority of people out there demanding to be taken care of are not those with such limitations.
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NYC: Socialist Lawmaker Claims Stealing for ‘Biological Need’ Should Not Be Illegal


Now, now - we all just need to appreciate these words of pure brilliance courtesy of the folks who are “finally going to do socialism right”.
I think most regular DJT voters can still support the man and desire to see him have a successful presidency but be critical of certain things he has done (or hasn’t done).

The amount of pure, unhinged vitriol and drummed up accusations that greeted Trump from the very outset of his first term (and has frankly never let up) did help spur along an equally vitriolic counter force among a segment that will defend him no matter the issue.

re: What’s the holdup?

Posted by Great Plains Drifter on 8/16/26 at 9:59 am to
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What’s the exit strategy in Iran and Straight?


As opposed to what, a Gay exit strategy?

It’s Strait.

When I think of people who possess integrity nowadays, modern journalists in general usually don’t come to mind.
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It is the leadership, not the people. Missouri has some of the finest folks in America. Unfortunately, they keep getting hoodwinked by the people they are electing to serve.


Fool me once, shame on you.

Fool me twice, ….

I agree, good folks in MO. but perhaps they need to learn their candidates better prior to voting.

(And they are hardly alone among states in that respect.)
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I've always found it odd that Somalis chose two of the coldest states Maine and Minnesota


I’m not so sure they independently “chose” as opposed to these locations being selected for them in helping along efforts to mass migrate.

Both states full of myopic white liberals who see it as the ultimate sign of virtue to have themselves replaced.

Welcoming, easy targets.
Enough large metro areas deserving the consideration to have their first shot at a franchise way before DFW or H-town should be considered for a 2nd one.
Mr. President, less talking and more doing would be a preferable and welcome change of pace.

Thank you for your attention to this matter.