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After promising that most K-8 students would be in schools in the first 100 days,  apparently Joe is afraid to lead on this and has drastically scaled back that goal.

Instead, we're shooting for about half to go to school at least one day a week,  by the end of April.

https://www.usnews.com/news/education-news/articles/2021-02-09/bidens-goal-for-school-reopenings-suddenly-became-more-attainable

 

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49 minutes ago, chare said:

None of which had any bearing on my post, which you quoted twice.

Unless you believe that it is safe to elevate Republicans to positions to power because they campaign on social or fiscal issues that sound appealing... and then my response is completely relevant.  We are under assault by well funded and corrupt liars in our politics... at the state level. Our free and fair elections are targeted by "conservatives" across the country. 

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2 hours ago, chare said:

How does this ...

... or this ...

... have any bearing on my post?  Other than an opportunity to once again demonize Repiblicans.

He didn't demonize Republicans and made a point to separate the nuts from the conservatives, who seem to have given up on messaging any platform.    Paul Ryan is out supporting the sane Republicans.  Does anyone keep up with Paul Ryan anymore besides Democrats?  The same thing is   happening with the Democrats.  The moderates are doing a terrible job of messaging and the public mostly reads about the uber-progressives.  The election-industrial complex (largely Republican) make sure that the goal-post of their existence is to manipulate the media as much as possible.  So, it's not as easy as you say to vote for the "best" candidate.  It's difficult to get any reliable information out there in the internet weeds.

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53 minutes ago, subee said:

He didn't demonize Republicans and made a point to separate the nuts from the conservatives, who seem to have given up on messaging any platform. ...

Really? Please show me where in either of these three posts where he mad a distinction. 

17 hours ago, toomuchbaloney said:

That's what I'm talking about.  The ideology of the current republican party makes excuses for a violent attack on the capitol in an attempt to steal an election, makes excuses for the corrupt behavior of the previous president, based much of its social agenda in lies, misinformation and outright propaganda. That party currently represents values which include some of the central beliefs of white supremacy and white nationalist extremists while valuing the "right" to own an assault rifle over the right to life... unless the life is a fetus,  then it's a priority. 

Because right now,  that dangerous political party known as Republicans or the GOP doesn't enjoy many members who will vote across party lines... just ask Liz Cheney. 

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4 hours ago, toomuchbaloney said:

https://www.npr.org/2022/05/24/1099591174/election-results-midterms-trump-biden-fraud-poll-workers-michigan-denial

There is a pretty clear indication that republican political ideology at the state and local level is corrupt and dangerous to our republic, this unveiled GOP agenda in Michigan is more evidence.  

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1 hour ago, toomuchbaloney said:

Unless you believe that it is safe to elevate Republicans to positions to power because they campaign on social or fiscal issues that sound appealing... and then my response is completely relevant.  We are under assault by well funded and corrupt liars in our politics... at the state level. Our free and fair elections are targeted by "conservatives" across the country. 

 

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13 minutes ago, chare said:

Really? Please show me where in either of these three posts where he mad a distinction. 

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My point is that republicans are dangerous to our republic at this moment in time and it is difficult to tell some of the corrupt liars from the well intentioned conservatives simply from their campaigns. 

 

This is from a post made earlier today by TMB.  Note the phrase "well-inventioned conservatives".

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1 hour ago, chare said:

Really? Please show me where in either of these three posts where he mad a distinction. 

or

or

 

The reasonable Republicans who are not a threat to our republic should make themselves well known because just now they seem powerless and even complicit in much of what is going on.  They should make the distinction.  Who are they? How are they pushing back against this dangerous agenda of their fellow Republicans? Regardless,  it's important that we talk about this corrupt agenda. IMV

Of course, I meant well intentioned...

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2 hours ago, subee said:

My point is that republicans are dangerous to our republic at this moment in time and it is difficult to tell some of the corrupt liars from the well intentioned conservatives simply from their campaigns. 

 

This is from a post made earlier today by TMB.  Note the phrase "well-inventioned conservatives".

Really?  No demonizing the Republicans here? LOL

I understand, however.  As far as the Democrats go, not a lot to brag about.  So, it's back to page 1 of the liberal playbook.. disparage and discredit those with opposing views.

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1 hour ago, Beerman said:

Really?  No demonizing the Republicans here? LOL

I understand, however.  As far as the Democrats go, not a lot to brag about.  So, it's back to page 1 of the liberal playbook.. disparage and discredit those with opposing views.

Erecting the legal framework to steal elections is more than a simple "opposing view". Similarly, attempting to overturn a legal and fair election, ultimately using a violent attack on the capitol to stop the congressional certification process, is not "legitimate political discourse". 

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59 minutes ago, toomuchbaloney said:

Erecting the legal framework to steal elections is more than a simple "opposing view".

You mean like this guy?

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A state senator and retired U.S. Army colonel, Mastriano says he wants to make everyone re-register if they want to vote again. The concept flatly violates federal law, legal scholars say, and may conflict with state law, not to mention constitutional protections. 

https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/decision-2022/can-republican-candidate-make-pa-voters-re-register-if-hes-elected-governor/3258976/

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49 minutes ago, Rose_Queen said:

You mean like this guy?

https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/decision-2022/can-republican-candidate-make-pa-voters-re-register-if-hes-elected-governor/3258976/

Yeah. All across the country there's a directed effort. It's not safe to vote for Republicans if you value our republic. IMHO

https://www.nytimes.com/2022/05/18/us/politics/midterms-trump-2020-election-deniers.html

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The latest on the dumpster fire that is the Biden presidency.

"With Biden’s disapproval rating topping 50% in survey after survey and Democrats facing big losses in the fall midterm elections, CNN reported — citing 14 White House aides and other Democrats close to the administration — that staffer frustration has increased as traditional presidential set pieces get covered less and less frequently by the media.

“You are thinking, why are we doing this?” one source told the outlet. 

Part of the problem, according to CNN, is Biden’s old-fashioned way of thinking about the president’s relationship with the press and public."

https://nypost.com/2022/06/02/tension-brewing-among-wh-aides-over-scripted-biden-report/

More Than 20 Black Staffers Leave the Biden White House, Causing Concerns of a ‘Blaxit’

Some staffers reportedly carry feelings that Black staff aren’t valued and don’t have advancement opportunities
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59 minutes ago, Beerman said:

More Than 20 Black Staffers Leave the Biden White House, Causing Concerns of a ‘Blaxit’

Some staffers reportedly carry feelings that Black staff aren’t valued and don’t have advancement opportunities

There is normally a turnover 12- 18 months into an administration.  Plenty of people left prior admin --especially being fired via Twitter, which has not occurred during the Biden presideny.  Tough to be away from family and live in Washington fish bowl. Many have more visible and lucrative positions lined up.

From the above article:

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It is not uncommon that as the first year of an administration concludes, staff tends to depart. This administration seems to be in keeping with that tradition. The White House has seen several departures across all its staff, and former press secretary Jen Psaki, left her post to join MSNBC, where she’ll join Symone Sanders who left Vice President Kamala Harris’ staff to host a weekend show on MSNBC earlier this year.

Others have also made their exits as well including Tina Flournoy, Ashley Etienne and Vincent Evans, all senior aides for Harris. Other names include public engagement aide Carissa Smith, National Security Council senior director Linda Etim, Deputy White House counsel Danielle Conley and public engagement head Cedric Richmond.

 

Another BET article:

White House Advisor Cedric Richmond To Make Exit From Administration

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President Biden’s top aide will be taking on a role as a senior adviser at the DNC next month.

According to NBC News, White House officials confirmed on Monday (April 25) that the current director of the Office of Public Engagement will be taking on a new role as a senior advisor at the Democratic National Committee (DNC) next month. ...

Cedric Richmond, 48, would be the highest ranked aide to depart since Biden’s presidential placement.

Richmond’s exit is not abrupt, as NBC News learned from those close to the New Orleans native. He’s long considered leaving his role at the White House to take on an assignment at the DNC.

White House aides have a salary cap of $180,000 and Richmond looks to push past that figure. Richmond’s friends say he also wants to  spend more time with his family in New Orleans.

 

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NBC  6/2/22 

Biden calls on Congress to act on gun control as hospitals and schools become 'killing fields'

Watch President Biden’s full speech addressing gun control after recent mass shootings

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President Joe Biden called for banning assault weapons, expanding background checks and passing red flag laws during his speech addressing recent mass shootings in the U.S.

6/1/22

Tulsa shooting

2 p.m.: Shooter buys AR-15-style rifle. 5 p.m.: Shooter uses it to kill doctor.

 

2 injured in shooting at Wisconsin cemetery during funeral

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The incident follows deadly mass shootings in Tulsa, Oklahoma; Buffalo, New York; Uvalde, Texas; and New Orleans. A wave of gun violence also hit several cities over the Memorial Day weekend, leaving at least 156 people dead and 412 injured from 5 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Tuesday, according to a preliminary count by The Gun Violence Archive.

 

Need gun control laws and violence prevention activities revised along with anger management and mental health counseling. Fully support increasing to age 21 ability to purchase AR-15 type weapons whose injury's to a body are more extensive than a handgun.

Time 2021:  41 Years of Mass Shootings in the U.S. in One Chart

Number of mass shootings in the United States between 1982 and June 2022, by state

 

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