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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. 

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toomuchbaloney said:

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? 

 

Yes. It's rude and automatically think the word animal is associated with a POC. 

If he did crimes, why isn't he keeping his mouth shut? 

I'm not saying he did or did not. But what is clear is that, they have not charged him with any crime. After years and years of investigations.  Even a Lazer focused Jan.6 "committee". FbI raid, investigation........ 

The 2nd thing you sourced is a discusting attempt for the author to use inflammatory language including the N word to cause an emotional reaction in the reader. 

The first references Kendi. .... A far left radical idiot that makes money soliciting racism.  And by the way, MS-13 are animals. Not because of the color of their skin but because of the abhorrent crimes they commit.  Which include sex trafficking, murder, drug traficing and almost ever other vile  crime possible. 

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Roitrn said:

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

No my comments do not suggest that. You either misunderstood or you are misrepresenting my comments intentionally.  I'm going with intentional.

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Roitrn said:

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. 

Yes, what you know about the topic does seem limited. 

And...

So?  

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Roitrn said:

Yes. It's rude and automatically think the word animal is associated with a POC. 

If he did crimes, why isn't he keeping his mouth shut? 

I'm not saying he did or did not. But what is clear is that, they have not charged him with any crime. After years and years of investigations.  Even a Lazer focused Jan.6 "committee". FbI raid, investigation........ 

The 2nd thing you sourced is a discusting attempt for the author to use inflammatory language including the N word to cause an emotional reaction in the reader. 

The first references Kendi. .... A far left radical idiot that makes money soliciting racism.  And by the way, MS-13 are animals. Not because of the color of their skin but because of the abhorrent crimes they commit.  Which include sex trafficking, murder, drug traficing and almost ever other vile  crime possible. 

No it's not rude to understand that calling by someone an animal is inappropriate and when that person is a POC it is absolutely racist.  

Why would you ask me why the habitual liar and practiced conman doesn't keep his mouth shut?  I would bet that his attorneys wonder why Trump can't keep his mouth shut too.

You refer to people as animals too? Maybe that's why you don't think there are racist connotations to that practice ... you think that it can be justified. OK

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Roitrn said:

This is one of the most blatant acts of racist  behavior by a national leader. 

 

More racist than when Trump and his father were sued by the Justice Department for refusing to rent to black applicants? 

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toomuchbaloney said:

No it's not rude to understand that calling by someone an animal is inappropriate and when that person is a POC it is absolutely racist.  

Why would you ask me why the habitual liar and practiced conman doesn't keep his mouth shut?  I would bet that his attorneys wonder why Trump can't keep his mouth shut too.

You refer to people as animals too? Maybe that's why you don't think there are racist connotations to that practice ... you think that it can be justified. OK

When people rape, traffick drugs, humans and murder, they are not human. You think that can be justified. OK.  Insect is a better term for them. Not animal. 

Why did you ask me why he doesn't keep his mouth shut. Implying guilt because he doesn't. 

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https://www.wtnh.com/news/health/u-s-bishops-new-guidelines-aim-to-limit-trans-health-care/

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United States Catholic bishops have issued guidelines that seek to stop Catholic hospitals from providing gender transition care, a move LGBTQ advocates say could harm the physical and emotional health of transgender people within the church.

The 14-page doctrinal note, titled "Moral Limits to the Technological Manipulation of the Human Body,” sets forth guidelines for changing a person's sex, specifically with youth. The document, issued Monday, says Catholic hospitals "must not perform interventions, whether surgical or chemical, that aim to transform the sexual characteristics of a human body into those of the opposite sex, or take part in the development of such procedures.”

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Catholic hospitals make up a sizeable portion of the U.S. health care system and in some communities they are the only option. The Catholic Health Association, which comprises more than 600 hospitals and 1,400 long-term care and other health facilities in the United States, says more than one in seven U.S. hospital patients is cared for in a Catholic facility.

"These decisions are being made at a much higher level without knowing the individuals and individual cases involved,” DeBernardo said. "When transgender people are not permitted or restricted from transitioning in ways they feel are appropriate, it could end in depression, anxiety or even self harm, including suicide.”

I find it interesting that the catholic church is unable to adequately address the moral implications of covering up pedophilia and sexual abuse for generations but they jump at the opportunity to get involved in the "moral" interference in affirming Healthcare.

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Roitrn said:

When people rape, traffick drugs, humans and murder, they are not human. You think that can be justified. OK.  Insect is a better term for them. Not animal. 

Why did you ask me why he doesn't keep his mouth shut. Implying guilt because he doesn't. 

You may persist in dehumanizing POC as you prefer.  That's an interesting choice now that you've been provided evidence that the people in this country generally consider that practice to be racist at its foundation. It's almost as if you don't know that POC have been referred to as insects before...cockroaches are a typical example.  Nice.  No, I don't think that dehumanizing POC can be justified. 

I like to give you opportunity to think about a topic from a slightly different POV by asking questions. So far it's not working...

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https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/jet-pitched-wildly-killing-former-white-house-official-dana-hyde-cockp-rcna76666

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The report indicated the pilots aborted their initial takeoff because no one removed a plastic cover from one of the exterior tubes that determine airspeed, and they took off with a rudder limiter fault alert on.

Another warning indicated autopilot stabilizer trim failure. The plane abruptly pitched upward as the pilots moved the stabilizer trim switch from primary to off while working through procedures on a checklist, the report said.

Seems like there were problems from the start of the flight. 

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toomuchbaloney said:

You may persist in dehumanizing POC as you prefer.  That's an interesting choice now that you've been provided evidence that the people in this country generally consider that practice to be racist at its foundation. It's almost as if you don't know that POC have been referred to as insects before...cockroaches are a typical example.  Nice.  No, I don't think that dehumanizing POC can be justified. 

I like to give you opportunity to think about a topic from a slightly different POV by asking questions. So far it's not working...

You do realize MS-13 has non POC as well right? LOL. Or do you assume they are all non white Hispanic?  

Again, I refer to them as insects for their behavior not their skin color. Yes! The well known far left the View refered to white women who vote republican as "roaches". Does that count? 

https://www.MSN.com/en-us/tv/news/watch-the-view-host-compares-republican-women-to-roaches-voting-for-raid/ar-AA13HBzw

I know the history of dehumanizing names. Names when in reference specifically toward a race is racist. Just because someone calls a POC a name doesn't always mean racism. 

I do not believe in demhumanizing POC is justified either. Or humans in general. With a few exceptions. Like Nazis' and people who committee abhorrent crimes. 

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Roitrn said:

You do realize MS-13 has non POC as well right? LOL. Or do you assume they are all non white Hispanic?  

Again, I refer to them as insects for their behavior not their skin color. Yes! The well known far left the View refered to white women who vote republican as "roaches". Does that count? 

https://www.MSN.com/en-us/tv/news/watch-the-view-host-compares-republican-women-to-roaches-voting-for-raid/ar-AA13HBzw

I know the history of dehumanizing names. Names when in reference specifically toward a race is racist. Just because someone calls a POC a name doesn't always mean racism. 

I do not believe in demhumanizing POC is justified either. Or humans in general. With a few exceptions. Like Nazis' and people who committee abhorrent crimes. 

Yeah... people have been trying to justify using dehumanizing language since forever... you might as well give it a try too, eh?  It's a bonus when you deflect to the inappropriate language of others to somehow make your choice of dehumanizing language seem more acceptable to you.  

Keep saying that you can call POC dehumanizing names because it's not about their skin color and it's not racism.  If you repeat it over and over someone might believe it. 

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toomuchbaloney said:

Yeah... people have been trying to justify using dehumanizing language since forever... you might as well give it a try too, eh?  It's a bonus when you deflect to the inappropriate language of others to somehow make your choice of dehumanizing language seem more acceptable to you.  

Keep saying that you can call POC dehumanizing names because it's not about their skin color and it's not racism.  If you repeat it over and over someone might believe it. 

I did not call POC names. So what are you even talking about? 

Keep pushing that if anyone calls someone who happens to be a POC a name is racist. 

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