Aug 4Aug 4 GrumpyRN said:I don't understand how this is news to a lot of Americans. Trump has been a grifter and con man for the whole of his life, never mind just his time in office.It's not news. A significant number Americans admire him for it. They think this is how successful businessmen operate. He has brayed about it for years and appeared on a reality show that portrayed him as successful. He caught on that many Americans were ready to blame their woes on people of color like Obama and Mexicans and played that into the White House. He promised things he had no intention and no means of delivering on, and yet the gullible bought into it, hook, line and sinker. And now they refuse to believe they were duped.
Aug 8Aug 8 Expert Another blow to Trump, now appealing to the Supreme Court:ABC News 8/7/2026Appeals court blocks construction of White House ballroomThe ruling said that congressional approval is needed for the project...."Each President is a temporary tenant, not the owner, of the White House and its Executive Residence. The President has no -- and claims no -- constitutionally assigned authority over that property," they wrote. They concluded that the National Trust for Historic Preservation, which sued to block the construction, demonstrated that only Congress has the authority to approve the changes, and that it never delegated that authority to Trump. "Whether or not a massive ballroom should be constructed is for Congress to decide and is not a matter for Executive self-help," they wrote. ...BINGO!!
Aug 8Aug 8 NRSKarenRN said:Another blow to Trump, now appealing to the Supreme Court:ABC News 8/7/2026Appeals court blocks construction of White House ballroomThe ruling said that congressional approval is needed for the project.BINGO!!BINGO? Are you some kind of expert on the subject?Your phrasing is very telling. A "blow to Trump" feeds the dopamine receptors of many, doesn't it? Other than Trump's involvement, what is the objection?Anyway, as a practical matter, what exactly should happen now? The project is pretty far down the tracks.
Aug 8Aug 8 Will the WNBA be "inclusive", or will they make a rule against males?https://sports.Yahoo.com/articles/meet-every-single-requirement-ex-181528682.html
Aug 9Aug 9 Beerman said:Will the WNBA be "inclusive", or will they make a rule against males?https://sports.Yahoo.com/articles/meet-every-single-requirement-ex-181528682.htmlOr maybe they don't draft him or offer him a contract? Isn't that what happened to Colin Kapernick? Beerman said:Anyway, as a practical matter, what exactly should happen now? The project is pretty far down the tracks.Well, he could ask for congressional approval, as the ruling says. He still has a majority in both houses.
Aug 9Aug 9 nursej22 said:Or maybe they don't draft him or offer him a contract? Isn't that what happened to Colin Kapernick?Well, he could ask for congressional approval, as the ruling says. He still has a majority in both houses.Karpernick opted out of what was remaining on his contract after being a backup for a year or two and the coach didn't think he fit into his scheme. He was a mediocre player. Kanter would dominate the WNBA. From a talent standpoint, any general manager would move mountains to get him.
Aug 9Aug 9 Beerman said:Karpernick opted out of what was remaining on his contract after being a backup for a year or two and the coach didn't think he fit into his scheme. He was a mediocre player.Kanter would dominate the WNBA. From a talent standpoint, any general manager would move mountains to get him.Whatever. I don't follow basketball or football, so I will have to take your word for it. I have long said, I don't think government has a role involving gender issues in sport. I don't understand why you would bring this up in a political forum, especially one entitled "47".
Aug 9Aug 9 nursej22 said:Whatever. I don't follow basketball or football, so I will have to take your word for it.I have long said, I don't think government has a role involving gender issues in sport. I don't understand why you would bring this up in a political forum, especially one entitled "47".This story has nothing to do with government. It's about the WNBA's policy. And you can find many stories on this issue relating to the WNBA in various political websites and social media.I inadvertently posted it in "47".Hopefully, that helps you understand.
Aug 10Aug 10 Hmm, I am seeing mostly items about the disappointing jobs report, the primaries, and Fauci.
Tue at 12:13 AM5 days Expert Check out the latest Presidential Executive Order regarding immunizations:Order recommends children receive immunizations for 11 diseases, fewer than the 18 current Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines; ends recommendation that all minors receive the COVID-19 vaccine; effort to give parents more freedom to choose which shots their children take, and changed timeline. Parents have had control over immunization schedule since 1986 when Vaccine information sheets required to be given prior to vaccination. I worked with my 1985 kids Pediatrician last 2 years ago at their Summer camp, discussed increased in parents delaying immunization as I had to give several kids vaccines in order to attend camp.DELIVERING GOLD STANDARD CHILDHOOD VACCINE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR AMERICANS...Sec. 2. Recommendations for Childhood and Adolescent Vaccines. (a) Based on consultation with my advisors and review of available scientific evidence, it is hereby declared that the United States recognizes Gold Standard Childhood Vaccine Recommendations informed by the three distinct categories of childhood immunization recommendations identified in the scientific assessment, as specified below:(I) immunizations recommended for all children: measles, mumps, rubella, diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, polio, Haemophilus influenzae type B, pneumococcal disease, human papillomavirus, and varicella;(ii) immunizations recommended for certain high-risk groups or populations: respiratory syncytial virus monoclonal antibodies, hepatitis A, hepatitis B, meningococcal B, meningococcal ACWY, and dengue; and(iii) immunizations based on shared clinical decision-making: hepatitis A, hepatitis B, rotavirus, meningococcal disease, influenza, and COVID-19.(b) The Gold Standard Childhood Vaccine Recommendations also recognize that the combined measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) vaccine should be administered in three separate single-disease shots once such products are domestically available and that, to the maximum extent feasible, all childhood immunizations should be administered at separate medical visits.
Tue at 01:59 AM5 days NRSKarenRN said:Check out the latest Presidential Executive Order regarding immunizations:Order recommends children receive immunizations for 11 diseases, fewer than the 18 current Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines; ends recommendation that all minors receive the COVID-19 vaccine; effort to give parents more freedom to choose which shots their children take, and changed timeline.Parents have had control over immunization schedule since 1986 when Vaccine information sheets required to be given prior to vaccination. I worked with my 1985 kids Pediatrician last 2 years ago at their Summer camp, discussed increased in parents delaying immunization as I had to give several kids vaccines in order to attend camp.DELIVERING GOLD STANDARD CHILDHOOD VACCINE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR AMERICANSWe all know vaccination rates have been decreasing since before Trump. And, parents certainly have their pediatrician to advise them.I checked out the recommendations. I'm assuming you disagree with what they've changed. What specificly is it that you disagree with and why?
Tue at 03:00 AM5 days Expert RSV, Rotovirus, Hep B, meningitis all should be given + yearly flu.Had to deal with Chicken pox and measles as Summer camp RN with very sick campers not fun, add in keeping them entertained, up at night for temp checks + meds when immunization could have prevented it. Pediatrician no longer permitted those without 2 doses MMR at camp after this. Children immunocompromised of course get adjusted vax schedule.If vaccines not recommended by CDC/government then insurance companies won't approve payment.2026 AAP Immunization Schedulehttps://publications.aap.org/redbook/resources/15585/AAP-Immunization-Schedule?autologincheck=redirected
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