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I came across this is little story today, it's not breaking news.  I suspect that a member of the housekeeping staff knows something about the bomb threat that required the sweep for weapons.

https://apnews.com/article/new-jersey-newark-bomb-threats-d0a59b80d460f9354f6bfe86f65475c6

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According to police in Secaucus, the bomb threat — which later was determined to be bogus — was called in to Hudson Regional Hospital on July 18. During a search, bomb detection dogs led investigators to an unlocked office closet containing dozens of firearms.

Among the weapons were 11 handguns and 27 rifles or shotguns, according to police. The closet also contained a .45 caliber semi-automatic rifle with a high-capacity magazine that was determined to be an assault rifle, and a 14-round high-capacity handgun magazine.

The arrested the guy the next day. 

What the heck do you think this guy was doing? It sounds very ominous that he was keeping those weapons there. 

nursej22 said:

It's so disrespectful that you posted it here.

How so?

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nursej22 said:

It's so disrespectful that you posted it here.

 

No. I cropped out the part of the pic that had an actual East Indian man. Standing next to him.  Which makes it worse. 

Out of respect I only posted Trudeau.  

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nursej22 said:

I do not have to provide evidence or prove my opinion. Because it's an opinion. Having an opinion does not make me a fascist. Having an opinion does not prove that I do not care about the first amendment or due process. 

 

 

 

It was meant to say "provide" not "prove". That was in response to baloney.  And I didn't say anything like that. 

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chare said:

How so?

I think that white people wearing blackface is disrespectful . I also think that posting pictures of white people in blackface is disrespectful. 

With a brief bit of research, I found that Trudeau did this when he was a teenager and has since acknowledged it was a mistake and he apologized. I believe him. And I have a first amendment right to say so. 

 

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Roitrn said:

Exactly!! You have the right to all that speech. However, that right also extends to others. Regardless of your opinions and emotions. 

The price of free speech in your case is that everyone has it. Especially Trump

No kidding?  Everyone has free speech in the USA? Well that explains everything.  Thank you for mentioning that again.  Just in case someone missed that somewhere along the line.  

Are you saying that Trump's free speech is a price that we must pay for the rest of us to have free speech?  Are you saying that Trump's speech is especially costly?  What are you trying to say exactly

nursej22 said:

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With a brief bit of research, I found that Trudeau did this when he was a teenager and has since acknowledged it was a mistake and he apologized. I believe him. And I have a first amendment right to say so. 

 

With a brief bit of research, I found that the picture @Roitrnposted was taken in 2001; the picture you referenced was a high school performance.  Additionally at least additional picture has surfaced.

As for your 1st Amendment rights, why did you think you needed to remind me of that?

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Roitrn said:

Perhaps you should reflect on your own thoughts about racism?  To conclude that someone who refers to an POC  as an animal is because of the color of their skin reflects more on the person or ideology making that claim. People call other people animals all the time. If it was a specific animal commonly used un history, that's one thing but just because he called this DA an animal you immediately liken that with his race? Wow. 

You suggested if Trump was above the law and asked if anyone else would be able to get away with what he does?. So keep in line with ypur own train of thought. 

Republicans are trying to protect the sanctity of the justice system to not be corrupt and political. As this leads to tyranny.  Not democracy. It's unfortunate that it has to do with Trump. Our freedom and democracy and the prevention of tyranny must be defended regardless of who it is. All people should be free from a corrup justice system and protected from tyranny. Unfortunately for you, this includes Trump. The DOJ isn't constantly being subjected to endless investigations that result in nothing. Why do the Republicans need to protect it? Other than preventing corruption and tyranny within? Is seemsvthey ate doing just that. 

Yes it was sarcastic. However much less vulgar than how you rephrase it. I'm sure the, Trump saying bad things Media addicts would rather he continue. He should stop! However what would anyone talk about? 

Good. Let Trump run himself into the ground with his own mouth. Actually don't let him. He doesn't need you to give him permission, or anyone else. Trump can use his first amendment right to say whatever he wants. Freedom of speech also has consequences. 

No, I don't need to reflect on my own thoughts about racism.  That's off topic and rude. Was that your intention? 

What Happens When Groups Of People Are Described As Animals

Trump's "Animal" Act is an Old Racist Trope that Always Works

The strategy is old and Trump is rather famous for his shameless use of racist tropes. Maybe you just didn't know and that's why you're acting like it's no big deal. 

Congress has ZERO jurisdiction to interfere in a state investigation. Congressional Republicans have way overstepped their boundaries to demand the specifics of a district attorney's investigation before any charges are announced.  What Jim Jordan is doing isn't proper oversight and is more akin to tyranny and interference, IMO.

Am I interacting with a snarky teenager that doesn't care about anything? Sort of reads like it.  Clearly speech has consequences... Trump is creating a big drama because his previous speech is getting investigated along with his attempt to steal Georgia votes and government documents and lying about money.  If he's not committed crimes why is he acting out so inappropriately? 

 

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Roitrn said:

Right. So the government in some states that are  passing laws that you do not like is also democracy. As the people's majority elected the officials making these laws. 

It most certainly does includes exculpatory evidence and it is the procecutions duty to provide it to the defence. Do not get exculpatory confused with exonoration. 

https://sddefenseattorneys.com/blog/what-does-the-term-exculpatory-evidence-mean-in-a-california-criminal-defense-case/#:~:text=Exculpatory evidence is also called,evidence will help their case.

It can vary slightly between states but it is fundamentally the same. 

So the prosecution of Trump in a trial that will never happen has to provide evidence that could prove innocence.  Something I imagine no far left democrats wants...... And quite possibly why no charges to date........

Right.  Democracy only in that the majority political party in the state houses vote to pass laws that target a small and vulnerable population of the state in ways that will cause harm. Our maybe you believe that the majority of the people in those states want to target and harm transwomen with laws, I don't. 

I know what the term exculpatory means.  As I said, the trial I participated in had no exculpatory evidence.  Do you want to argue about that with me even though you have no idea?

You've decided that there will be no Trump trials?  None at all? If there aren't going to be charges why is Jim Jordan trying to get evidence from the investigation?  The logic is deeply flawed. 

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chare said:

With a brief bit of research, I found that the picture @Roitrnposted was taken in 2001; the picture you referenced was a high school performance.  Additionally at least additional picture has surfaced.

As for your 1st Amendment rights, why did you think you needed to remind me of that?

I suspect that the 1st amendment remark was roitrn benefit.  She repeats that frequently for some reason.  

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nursej22 said:

I think that white people wearing blackface is disrespectful . I also think that posting pictures of white people in blackface is disrespectful. 

With a brief bit of research, I found that Trudeau did this when he was a teenager and has since acknowledged it was a mistake and he apologized. I believe him. And I have a first amendment right to say so. 

 

This is one of the most blatant acts of racist  behavior by a national leader. He also did "black body". Painted his entire body black, wore a afro wig, stuffed a banana in his pants and danced to traditional Calyspo,  An African dance. He's had many such infractions. And admitted he can't remember how many times he did it. 

I'm wondering if you would give Trump or any republican the same grace?. Ha, doubt it. Not even if they did apologize. 

 

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toomuchbaloney said:

I suspect that the 1st amendment remark was roitrn benefit.  She repeats that frequently for some reason.  

The content of your numerous posts suggest freedom of speech should only be alloted to some people, not all. Especially not  Trump. 

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toomuchbaloney said:

Right.  Democracy only in that the majority political party in the state houses vote to pass laws that target a small and vulnerable population of the state in ways that will cause harm. Our maybe you believe that the majority of the people in those states want to target and harm transwomen with laws, I don't. 

I know what the term exculpatory means.  As I said, the trial I participated in had no exculpatory evidence.  Do you want to argue about that with me even though you have no idea?

You've decided that there will be no Trump trials?  None at all? If there aren't going to be charges why is Jim Jordan trying to get evidence from the investigation?  The logic is deeply flawed. 

All I know is.......there hasn't been yet. Eventhpugh everyone was so sure, over and over......

Yess. You seem to have allot of personal experiences that you like to include in your arguments. 

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