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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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6 hours ago, Tweety said:

To be fair even I didn't sense how bad it was to become.  I think the 70 million people that voted for him were voting against Mrs. Clinton.  There was a fringe that chanted "lock her up!" that I think are the MAGAphiles of today but for the most part people didn't like Clinton and her association with Obama's policies, and were mistrustful of her character.   My aunt voted for Trump solely on the fact she thought he was against abortion.  Others liked him because he wasn't establishment and "I like him, he speaks his mind and isn't politically correct" etc.

Regardless in 2022, there is no good reason whatsoever to support such a person as Trump.  

All one needed was to hear him speak a sentence.  What is so hard about deciding he was an incompetent narcissist?  We had an abundance of warnings from people who  knew him that he was an ignorant blowhard.  15 minutes of research would have alerted any reasonable person that he was a defective person in financial trouble.  We never knew more about a presidential candidate.  

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36 minutes ago, subee said:

All one needed was to hear him speak a sentence.  What is so hard about deciding he was an incompetent narcissist?  We had an abundance of warnings from people who  knew him that he was an ignorant blowhard.  15 minutes of research would have alerted any reasonable person that he was a defective person in financial trouble.  We never knew more about a presidential candidate.  

Well 63 million people voted for him.  I'm sure some of the them "did their research" and decided Clinton would make a worse President.  We debated in 2015 ad nauseam about it if you remember.

Again, in 2022 it's unfathomable to me to even think he stands a chance at getting the nomination.   I've tried to understand the 62 million in 2015 but never will I accept it in 2024.  

43 minutes ago, Tweety said:

Well 63 million people voted for him.  I'm sure some of the them "did their research" and decided Clinton would make a worse President.  We debated in 2015 ad nauseam about it if you remember.

Again, in 2022 it's unfathomable to me to even think he stands a chance at getting the nomination.   I've tried to understand the 62 million in 2015 but never will I accept it in 2024.  

And 74 million in 2020.  5 million more than Obama. 

Many don't want him to run again.  But, if the election was today and it's him vs Biden, he would have a very good chance to win.

He may have likely won the first time because Clinton was so bad.

But also, he likely lost to a worse candidate only because so many hated him as a person more than as a president.

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OMG, write this date down in history! Beerman is agreeing with someone! ?

12 minutes ago, No Stars In My Eyes said:

OMG, write this date down in history! Beerman is agreeing with someone! ?

Your bias is blinding you.  I'm far from the most disagreeable members here.

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50 minutes ago, Beerman said:

And 74 million in 2020.  5 million more than Obama. 

Many don't want him to run again.  But, if the election was today and it's him vs Biden, he would have a very good chance to win.

He may have likely won the first time because Clinton was so bad.

Obama won his election.  The Trump-Biden matchup brought out many people to vote which is how Trump got more votes than Obama, but point taken.

Mid-terms are typically unkind to the sitting President and Biden's wasn't as bad as many of of his predecessors so I wouldn't necessary say that Trump would as you say "have a very good chance to win".  

https://www.cnn.com/2022/11/10/opinions/biden-midterms-underestimated-zelizer/index.html

But I really don't like "what ifs" and while I understand there are millions of Trump supporters, and people that would vote him against any Democrat,  I hope Republicans pick someone else.  Then I would agree there's a "very good chance" they might win.

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 But also, he likely lost to a worse candidate only because so many hated him as a person more than as a president.

Hate is a strong word.  But wouldn't you agree that candidates are judged on their moral character and past behavior?  Look how many people wouldn't vote for Mrs. Clinton because of her emails and that she should be locked up.

I was just watching another update on election results.  It really is inexcuseable it's taking this long.

I heard part of a press conference by the head honcho of elections in Maricopa County.  He really did sound like a incompetent boob.

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1 minute ago, Beerman said:

I was just watching another update on election results.  It really is inexcuseable it's taking this long.

Agree.  Apparently it's taken this long in places before, but it's 2022 and they need to join this century.

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1 hour ago, Tweety said:

Well 63 million people voted for him.  I'm sure some of the them "did their research" and decided Clinton would make a worse President.  We debated in 2015 ad nauseam about it if you remember.

Again, in 2022 it's unfathomable to me to even think he stands a chance at getting the nomination.   I've tried to understand the 62 million in 2015 but never will I accept it in 2024.  

"Did their research" generally means that they believed the hateful nonsense spread in right wing media about Clinton.  

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5 minutes ago, toomuchbaloney said:

"Did their research" generally means that they believed the hateful nonsense spread in right wing media about Clinton.  

In recent memory I can't think of a more successful campaign than to discredit and disgrace Clinton.   It was stunning to see people elect Trump over her.  (although she got more votes) 

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Broadcasting 11/14/2022

World News Tonight" anchor David Muir will have an exclusive interview with former Vice President Mike Pence.

For the first time since the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol, Pence will sit down for his first network interview to discuss his role on that day, his family and his faith, as well as what he reveals in his new autobiography, "So Help Me God." The exclusive interview will air across ABC News programs and platforms on Monday, Nov. 14, beginning with ABC's "World News Tonight,"  with full interview on a special edition of "Nightline" at 10PM tonight.

A special featuring the Pence interview will stream on Hulu. "So Help Me God" set to be released Tuesday, Nov. 15, is the autobiography of former Vice President Pence, published by Simon & Schuster.

Video: Pence tells David Muir he 'can't account' for what Trump was doing during Jan. 6 riot

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Muir asks Pence why Trump didn't make calls during 1/6 riot: 'Good question for him,' Pence says

Taping Nightline special tonight.

On 11/13/2022 at 4:49 AM, toomuchbaloney said:

You didn't say you were a conservative, you don't like my words about right wing extremism in the GOP or the foolish people believing lies from GOP politicians and candidates. 

You think I "hate" fellow citizens because they vote differently than me...I don't hate them and I explained my words... maybe you've been conditioned to believe that liberals "hate" conservatives by your media choices.  Your use of the word "hate", as pointed at me is a big clue, you should look this up but let me point out that propagandists use the notion of "hate" in their US v Them divisive tactics.  Afterall, if your political opponents "hate" you then you are justified in "hating" them back... maybe even violence or civil war.  If your opponents "hate" you that opens the door to all manner of otherwise unacceptable behavior...one might even consider keeping those "haters" out of public office using lies and extraconstitutional tools. Are you interested enough to Google which cable media outlet uses the word "hate" more often than any other media outlet?

Your last question requires some clarification. I'm going to start an entire thread on the topic of Mediaography in schools so that you can take all of the time and words you need to make your point as clearly as you can using facts, details and excerpts from the books that you find inappropriate for school libraries. 

Your post come off as sounding hateful and there is not a well reconized difference ,with in your own post to determine conservatives from megaphiles or what ever. I thought I would scroll arround and see if I was actually misinterpreted your words, I came across this, 

"The lack of moral or ethical courage among republican leadership when it comes to Trump is telling. This is a political movement of dishonesty and willingness to undo our republic. It's no longer just about Trump."

Your words from another post and several simular examples. This one demonstrates exactly how you feel about the Republican party.  

Pointing that out doesn't make me influenced by "right wing medial" or whatever else. In fact I asked you about it I did not accuse you of it in the first place. Speaking of propaganda, repetitive carefully worded talking points with a consistent message presented as non bias or non offensive is also propaganda. 

I wasn't offended by anything you said or anyone else said, so stop saying that please. 

I like some of your post, and the only reason I critiqued your posts was because I thought more people would consider your words if you presented them differently. Now I think you post are purpose in how they present, even if you think they are not derogatory.  If you could get a poll in which an honest answer was given, I would indeed think others would consider them derogatory and hateful. And if they are, fine, they are. 

On 11/13/2022 at 4:49 AM, HiddenAngels said:

He’s the creator of this thread WW. If you see him posting more so than usual members it’s because it’s his forum.  But keep talking

I know that it's his forum. I was talking about the entire site.  

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