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It is not too persuasive to say that Socialism fails when the best argument you can come up with is The Pilgrims.

Yes, and imagine another guy bumping that in this lightly trafficked message board.

FUN FACT: Tree of Knowledge is a misnomer.

He says he doesn't need this place, but has posted more times (121k) than anyone else.

The bottom line is that she died for a Trump photo op.

That is not what is considered an "open border" under any accepted definition of the term. You are ignorantly repeating MAGA tlaking points.

Hard to believe that anyone would believe this nonsense that the inclusion of more Muslims in this in this country increases a woman's chances of being raped. Fun Fact: There is no official statsitical data available that specifically links changes in any state's rape rates to the settlement of Muslim immigrants. None.

What an absurd comment. Makes it sounds like it is an issue on the ballot that is presented to women.

The US did not have an open border under Biden.

Indeed. Just like Sweden, Denmark, and Norway...Oh, wait...

SMH

The term "Socialism" was not coined in the English language until 1827, so it is doubtful that The Pilgrims tried it.

And he is wrong that housing shortages did not exist after World War II. Q: Was there a housing shortage in the US after WW2? AI Overview Yes, there was a severe housing shortage in the U.S. after World War II due to a halt in construction during the war and the return of millions of veterans. This led to extreme overcrowding, with some families living in temporary quarters or even with relatives. The government responded with legislation like the Housing Act of 1949 and expanded programs like the VA home loan program to address the crisis.

The entire post has to be read to be believed. Just a sample from the above link: This refugee burden is the leading cause of social dysfunction in America, something that did not exist after World War II (Failed schools, high crime, urban decay, overcrowded hospitals, housing shortages, and large deficits, etc.). As an example, hundreds of thousands of refugees from Somalia are completely taking over the once great State of Minnesota. Somalian gangs are roving the streets looking for “prey” as our wonderful people stay locked in their apartments and houses hoping against hope that they will be left alone. The seriously retarded Governor of Minnesota, Tim Walz, does nothing, either through fear, incompetence, or both [...]

DHS provided no official photo, it is unconfirmed that what is posted online is really her. From Grok: https://x.com/grok/status/1993995017116111140 The DHS site confirms Iwona B. Horyn as acting Chief Security Officer but provides no official photo. The circulating image is widely shared, but some sources note it looks possibly altered or AI-like. I couldn't find any different public photos of her in my searches.

Her name sounds like something Bart Simpson would use on a prank call to Moe Szyslak.

Particularly since it seems so unnecessary. The National Guard was not wanted or needed in DC (violent crime had dropped over 32% since 2024). The Mayor didn't ask for them and District of Columbia Attorney General Brian Schwalb sued to challenge the Guard deployments, in which U.S. District Judge Jia Cobb agreed last Thursday, ruling that Trump’s military takeover in D.C. illegally intrudes on local officials’ authority to direct law enforcement in the District (however, she put her order on hold for 21 days to allow for an appeal).

Does he have any other kind? They have all seemed unhinged lately.

This is thread is for who want to talk about Ukraine, Zelensky, and Trump/Vance in a thread in which the title doesn't call him an "ungrateful femboy" I'll start: https://x.com/KareemRifai/status/1895581362771673424 After Vance accused Zelensky of not saying thank you, Zelensky is now tweeting individual thanks to every single world leader expressing solidarity with Ukraine.

https://variety.com/2025/tv/news/david-letterman-proud-seth-meyers-trump-calls-fire-host-1236592578/ David Letterman Says He’s ‘Never Been More Proud’ of Seth Meyers Amid Trump’s Calls to Fire Late-Night Host David Letterman is standing behind his “good friend” Seth Meyers amid President Donald Trump‘s calls to fire the late-night host. After being the subject of Meyers’ recent monologue roasts on “Late Night With Seth Meyers,” Trump wrote in a Truth Social post last week (which was reposted by FCC chair Brendan Carr): “NBC’s Seth Meyers is suffering from an incurable case of Trump Derangement Syndrome (TDS). He was viewed last night in an uncontrollable rage, likely due to the fact that his ‘show’ is a Ratings DISASTER. Aside from everything else, Meyers has no talent, and NBC should fire him, IMMEDIATELY!” In a new episode of “The Barbara Gaines Show,” late-night veteran Letterman — who hosted NBC’s “Late Night” from 1982 to 1993 before taking over CBS’ “The Late Show” until 2015 — came to Meyers’ defense. “I’ve never been more proud of Seth Meyers,” he said. “That’s our old show, as a matter of fact. Yeah, we used to do that show, and he does a magical job.” Letterman then referenced Trump’s response to a reporter’s question last week about the 2018 killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi in Saudi Arabia, saying: “But just remember Seth, things happen. You know what I’m saying?” Later in the episode, Letterman called Trump’s administration “just a wonder of idiocy” and said the president is “our dictator” and is “not going anywhere.” “It’s like 18 times the worst behavior one has witnessed ever anywhere,” Letterman added of Trump. “Think of the worst thing that you’ve ever seen humans accomplish. This is so much worse.”

https://x.com/MarcoFoster_/status/1994051515900744009 (video clip at link) David Letterman on Donald Trump: “It’s just a wonder of idiocy. It’s never ending. He’s our dictator. His appearance is fraudulent as is everything about the regime. It’s like 18 times the worst behavior one has witnessed ever anywhere. Think of the worst thing that you’ve ever seen humans accomplish. This is so much worse.”

Well, yes. If Trump hadn't unnecessarily ordered the National Guard into DC, they wouldn't have been there to be shot. Now perhaps, the shooter might have gone after the DC Police or other LEO officers instead. Hopefully we will learn of what his motivation was, which at this time is unknown.