OlDawg

I think it’s the pinnacle of hubris to think that God would pick a political side.

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Just keeping this up close to the top because oral arguments are this Wednesday. Thought we could continue using this thread. I still think this is going to be one of the most fascinating oral arguments in a long time, and it will have possibly the greatest impact on America as any case in the last 100 years or more. It will be interesting to see how things fall out in questioning. I see the 3 liberal Justices just going with the status quo. I see 4 Justices going more with the originalism/textualism viewpoint. I see 2 Justices being open to the original intent of the 14th, but wanting to make sure their ruling only applies going forward, and how best to address it if they rule for original intent. The arguments for original intent are stronger than many think. Getting over the hurdle of history is still a tall task. But, this SCOTUS has shown a willingness to break with bad precedents in previous rulings. So, we'll see.

I gave up when he lost the argument about ‘better’ Real ID’s having an effect on voter security in New York, Minnesota, and Vermont. He apparently wasn’t smart enough to check and see that voter ID isn’t required in those States, so having an Enhanced Real ID made no difference at all. Sort of like the argument he used to call out folks who believed in things they can’t see or prove (ie voter fraud), but he then talks about attending church services. Of course, I guess it’s entirely possible he’s seen and scientifically proven God’s existence. Me, I tend to have to go on faith.

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New York, Minnesota, and Vermont may have fantastic enhanced Real ID’s. Problem is, they are also states that don’t require any ID to vote. So, I’m not sure what good they do for that purpose at this time. Personally, I’m always curious about studies that say there’s no voter fraud when 14 States and the District of Columbia don’t even require ID to vote. Basically, almost 40% of the population is on the honor system. I’m not a big conspiracy theorist. But, not sure someone can prove fraud or not if there’s no check. Should make anyone skeptical of the study. [Hidden Content]

No ICE officers have been formally charged with murder in recent deployments. My understanding is there are investigations ongoing in some instances. Namely the 2 agents that lied. But, even they haven’t been formally charged yet. This is where you get yourself into a bind. You use very inflammatory language to embellish events, or flat out make up your own events, to get some type of satisfaction to justify your beliefs. Just state what you have info to back up without the inflammatory language. If it’s bad enough, it will be obvious.

Aside from your weak attempt to conceal calling me an idiot, you stipulated—in unequivocal terms—that no non-citizen voted. Prove it, or shut it. I made no claim one way or the other.

Proof please.

So, Hakeem Jeffries has stated that ICE will brutalize and/or kill people in airports. When do we expect this to happen? Apparently, it’s reality as well.

Texas just decided to not include the formatting of a citizenship line in their REAL ID TDL’s. Doesn’t matter. Unless you change your name or move, you’re already registered to vote. All you need to be able to vote is a photo ID. In this case, your new TDL is fine. You don’t need anything else.

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True. But, you do know the IRGC is still in control of the populace and weapons. You also know someone is still executing the people. I said when this started I had faith in our military and planners. I did not have faith in the conclusion, or this Administration’s plans for after the kinetic action. I stand by that still. I will be hopeful. But, not optimistic.

I don't think it's good. Sorry. If the regime stays, all we've done is waste time, money, and lives for nothing. Again. I wouldn't trust them as far as I could throw them. They've proven through the decades they can't be trusted. Since you started it, finish it. To me, it won't be finished until the regime is gone, and the people have chosen new leadership.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and yours UT.