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Accidents aside—-Sounds like a net positive for the climate change crowd? You likey?

If we’ve learned anything, it’s that blind faith in the goodness and decency of a prosecutor is a bad idea. The best we can ever hope for is a full accounting of the facts, full transparency in prosecution and full disclosure of exculpatory evidence to the defense and the American people. Typically, that would come at trial, but even then, the outcome is often reliant on special deals cut with other offenders in exchange for testimony against targeted individuals. When you factor in political ramifications and the balance of power in the most powerful nation in the world, it becomes even more precarious to see one side as the white knight coming only from a place of purity and decency. Finally, when factoring in the obvious and overwhelming home field advantage of the prosecution here, it’s easy to see why Americans voted to end this absurd spectacle.

If so, let’s pray she has a 1970 GTO nearby and qualifies for the Classic American Muscle Car/Forgetful Yet Kindly and Well Intentioned Classified Documents Slippage exemption. Then, healing can commence.

Because in a shady world where no one can be trusted, the most obvious reply is “You first.”

What you trust is irrelevant to anyone beyond you, but you’re correct— if accountability is simply a talking point nothing changes.

You're developing a lesson plan before addressing accountability.

Welcome to America.

This disaster occurred in California, that's why California and its leadership are under the microscope. There are no answers to be found by simply shouting 'climate change!' without addressing issues of accountability. Off the top of my head----decisions made regarding budget/staffing/equipment, predictive modeling as it relates to severity of loss in high/medium/low risk areas, deployment of resources and plans to fight disasters of this type, allocation of resources generally, review of emergency preparedness and availability of resources in the event first tier response proves inadequate. Additionally, building codes, requirements for retrofitting existing structures, educating the public as to risks, and land management should be reviewed. Perhaps, when viewed objectively and independently, the world will find everything possible was done by the dem leadership to prepare for and respond to these fires, and it was plain old bad luck that it happened on their watch. It simply seems to me you're quite willing to state "Ah, geez it happens everywhere!" because it's your guys on the hot seat this time. I do agree that accountability standards should apply in red states as well.

Our system of governance--and the Constitution itself--lays out the framework on how we come together even when we disagree. This type of dispute is precisely why it was designed this way. While you apparently would support mandatory confiscation from the undesirables as you see them, and perhaps the occasional execution of certain irredeemables, the founding fathers and those who came after recognized that for what it is--simple tyranny. You've taken an almost unbelievable position here---attempting to normalize a murderous animal's state of mind, suggesting the process of adjudication somehow equates to the horrors of nazism. Sadly, it's only 'almost' unbelievable because people have lost their minds.

I get it—you don’t like the Constitution when it doesn’t match your agenda. You’re not alone.

Of course it happens—Google “Russian collusion”, “Trump Impeachment” and “Hanging Chads”. I’ll expect a report on my desk first thing Monday morning. I could have sworn just a short time ago the narrative was the Prez had no control over such things.

That’s politics, Roundy—the libs just cast votes over the fear of the existential threat to democracy, life as we know it and how unfair it is to have to pay back loans. Fear not.

There’s a lot packed in here, but you hit the nail on the head: the local, city and state government is tasked with enacting laws and regulation to best serve and protect members of the community. In many cases, these people were elected by the people they represent. The question of competence v incompetence is a fair one to ask. It is exceedingly painful to have the debate while people are being impacted in such a horrific way, but if not now, when?

It’s sort of amazing how the average citizen can get caught up in this sort of thing and find they were on the wrong side of an issue later on. Imo,Nita about Fb and censorship on the one hand, only to find out later that the government was squeezing them to bend them to their will. I have a friend who posted she’s leaving Fb because of comments made by MZ. She’s most definitely liberal-minded, but a very nice, likable person with a great family. I wonder what her response might be to MZ’s statement here—about government pressure and politically motivated pressure from an array of agencies to force them to capitulate to their demands. My guess is she would defer to that sort of governmental overreach and censorship was necessary to protect individuals given her work in the public sector.

I already told you who fits the description. It’s your right to worship that lunatic—there were people who felt the same about Charles Manson, Ted Kaczynski and a long list of losers. Just don’t be disappointed when people point it out. According to your link, the question revolves around the constitutionality of certain provisions of the ACA. This is how disputes are resolved, not by a bunch of fan boys cheering the murder of a guy in the most cowardly way possible.

You should continue to assess voter choice utilizing the type of rudimentary analysis. It worked very well the second time he was elected.

The murderer is an insane, unhinged, crazy loser who despite significant economic advantages in life chose to stalk and murder an individual he never met, spoke with, or engaged with on any level. He is also apparently dumb as a stump, leaving clues to his identity that lead to his capture after just a few days in a country as massive as ours is. Finally, the reports go he was shaking like a leaf when identified, making him the perfect heroic figure for individuals inclined to worship such people. “Pissed” isn’t part of the equation.

And where our nations top intelligence officers apparently don’t know the difference between personal data on a laptop and Russian disinformation. I think it all goes in the file marked ”huddled masses” .

In a thread about private money and the inauguration. I’m going to allow it, though out of an abundance of caution I’m going to add B’s moniker to my Abundance of Caution list. Word to the wise—-I keep it right next to my list of snitches!

That would be another thread, too, little mister. However: In the interest of rehabilitation, social issues, forgiveness and restorative justice, I would suggest one week from today would be one week too long.

I think you’re in the wrong thread. This one is about the Inauguration Day. You want the “Breaking News Fox News Commentator Nominated to be a key DOJ official” thread. In related news you have to start the “Breaking News Fox News Commentator Nominated to be a key DOJ official” thread.

Quite the opposite in fact. Trump ran a master class on dealing with political persecution.

I believe that this silly little case, run by New York prosecutors in Manhattan, really pushed undecided voters to vote for Trump. Let’s be fair—you look at what passes for professional in NY—-governors bounced from office for sexually harassing employees, soliciting call girls and getting away with it, the entire fiasco associated with sanctuary city and tapping out asap on actually having to house and feed people, and the mayor getting raided by law enforcement—-who really wants that coming to their hometown? Mad props to Alvin Bragg for pursuing a case that ends with nothing.

While I was referring to the first part of your post on trust, insurance companies and California, yes, flood insurance is a federal program and the playground analogy would apply as well.

Ah, we got our wires crossed, though I’m not certain how. You offered thoughts on the relative hackery of ACB, a conservative. I offered similar thoughts on the relative hackery of AC, a liberal. Good for both of them, right? As for HB, again, that just the way it goes when the gloves come off. I’m not sure what you feel we’re disagreeing on, but if the Rs continue to pursue the Biden family business, or Cheney or whomever….it just is what it is. Trump acknowledged he respected the SC decision and will continue to fight. That should satisfy all concerned. On the Biden DOJ case, it’s reasonable for supporters of Trump to assume malfeasance is afoot, so best to stay vigilant.