Hardcore troubadour 12,961 Posted August 18, 2021 8 minutes ago, IndyColtsFan said: Trump drew down our troop forces to about 2,500 as part of a deal that Biden mostly followed with the exception of the timeline that would have put the pullout in May. With stipulations. What stipulations did Biden call for? We get to keep one airport and what we can carry? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RaiderHaters Revenge 3,661 Posted August 18, 2021 32 minutes ago, IndyColtsFan said: Trump drew down our troop forces to about 2,500 as part of a deal that Biden mostly followed with the exception of the timeline that would have put the pullout in May. and Trump threatened them with hellfire, Biden offered them Blackhawks and Missiles Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Utilit99 4,099 Posted August 18, 2021 35 minutes ago, IndyColtsFan said: Trump drew down our troop forces to about 2,500 as part of a deal that Biden mostly followed with the exception of the timeline that would have put the pullout in May. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheNewGirl 1,075 Posted August 19, 2021 15 hours ago, Strike said: Biden comes out of his cave today, makes a brief statement about Covid with nothing about Afghanistan and doesn't take questions, and now is back on vacation heading to Delaware. WTF is wrong with him? And by what is wrong with him, I mean I'm seriously concerned about his health and whether we may start seeing the transition to a new President soon...... So one of the things they say with dementia and Alzheimer's patients is to keep them in familiar surroundings, keep them at their "home' as much as possible and avoid traveling, confusion, lots of people, etc. It keeps them more calm, less prone to outbursts and some of the regression or childlike behaviors. I saw it with my grandfather. the more he was home, the better he did. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gladiators 1,914 Posted August 19, 2021 2 minutes ago, TheNewGirl said: So one of the things they say with dementia and Alzheimer's patients is to keep them in familiar surroundings, keep them at their "home' as much as possible and avoid traveling, confusion, lots of people, etc. It keeps them more calm, less prone to outbursts and some of the regression or childlike behaviors. I saw it with my grandfather. the more he was home, the better he did. Someone needs to get wiff back home. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IndyColtsFan 36 Posted August 19, 2021 17 hours ago, Hardcore troubadour said: With stipulations. What stipulations did Biden call for? We get to keep one airport and what we can carry? Was Bush right to send us in there in the first place? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hardcore troubadour 12,961 Posted August 19, 2021 19 minutes ago, IndyColtsFan said: Was Bush right to send us in there in the first place? Yup. Once the mission was accomplished, hunting and killing the enemy as much as possible, should have left. Let them build their own huts. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edjr 5,734 Posted August 19, 2021 Aged like a fine wine Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hardcore troubadour 12,961 Posted August 19, 2021 My SUV has about a 15 gallon tank. I fill it once a week. It now costs 16 more dollars to fill it up. About 65 dollars out of my pocket a month. You Fockin morons voted for this. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DonS 3,096 Posted August 19, 2021 3 minutes ago, Hardcore troubadour said: My SUV has about a 15 gallon tank. I fill it once a week. It now costs 16 more dollars to fill it up. About 65 dollars out of my pocket a month. You Fockin morons voted for this. What are the current gas prices like in your area? I always find it sadly funny when news reports show pictures of the astronomical pump prices and I realize I haven't seen prices that low in years. Prices in WA are always way up there thanks to all the various taxes that get added on. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hardcore troubadour 12,961 Posted August 19, 2021 1 minute ago, DonS said: What are the current gas prices like in your area? I always find it sadly funny when news reports show pictures of the astronomical pump prices and I realize I haven't seen prices that low in years. Prices in WA are always way up there thanks to all the various taxes that get added on. 3.17. Was 2.09 give and take last year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DonS 3,096 Posted August 19, 2021 1 minute ago, Hardcore troubadour said: 3.17. Was 2.09 give and take last year. HOLY FOCK!!!! I want to say regular was like 3.60 or so last time I was at Costco. I can't recall last time gas was under $3 out here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baker Boy 1,502 Posted August 19, 2021 17 hours ago, IndyColtsFan said: Trump drew down our troop forces to about 2,500 as part of a deal that Biden mostly followed with the exception of the timeline that would have put the pullout in May. Biden disbanded the State Department Crisis Response Team before the botched Afghanistan withdrawal meant to handle situations like this, which may explain why per the WaPo there is still no plan for evacuating Americans outside of Kabul. Read more: https://www.city-data.com/forum/politics-other-controversies/3295477-biden-disbanded-state-department-crisis-response.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IndyColtsFan 36 Posted August 19, 2021 11 minutes ago, Baker Boy said: Biden disbanded the State Department Crisis Response Team before the botched Afghanistan withdrawal meant to handle situations like this, which may explain why per the WaPo there is still no plan for evacuating Americans outside of Kabul. Read more: https://www.city-data.com/forum/politics-other-controversies/3295477-biden-disbanded-state-department-crisis-response.html A link to a forum containing a link to an ultra conservative right-wing blog. You got a non-crapass news source? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TimmySmith 2,782 Posted August 19, 2021 98 pages and still not a single positive about the guy. One would think the few here that voted for would have something. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IndyColtsFan 36 Posted August 19, 2021 Just now, TimmySmith said: 98 pages and still not a single positive about the guy. One would think the few here that voted for would have something. His bi-partisan infrastructure bill is pretty great, the greatest of its kind since The New Deal. Also, he hastened the vaccine rollout after Trump dropped the ball. And he doesn't spend all day engaged in narcissistic behavior, being vindictive toward as his opponents and churning out an endless stream of whackadoodle insanity on social media. It has been lovely to not have to hear Trump's annoying voice or witness whatever crazy sh!t he was doing on a daily basis. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Strike 4,098 Posted August 19, 2021 https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2021/08/biden-afghanistan-record/619799/ 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
listen2me 23 1,583 Posted August 19, 2021 Just now, IndyColtsFan said: His bi-partisan infrastructure bill is pretty great, the greatest of its kind since The New Deal. Also, he hastened the vaccine rollout after Trump dropped the ball. And he doesn't spend all day engaged in narcissistic behavior, being vindictive toward as his opponents and churning out an endless stream of whackadoodle insanity on social media. It has been lovely to not have to hear Trump's annoying voice or witness whatever crazy sh!t he was doing on a daily basis. What do you love about the Bill? And there it is MEAN TWEETS! Never fails. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TimmySmith 2,782 Posted August 19, 2021 Just now, IndyColtsFan said: His bi-partisan infrastructure bill is pretty great, the greatest of its kind since The New Deal. Also, he hastened the vaccine rollout after Trump dropped the ball. And he doesn't spend all day engaged in narcissistic behavior, being vindictive toward as his opponents and churning out an endless stream of whackadoodle insanity on social media. It has been lovely to not have to hear Trump's annoying voice or witness whatever crazy sh!t he was doing on a daily basis. It's good that you feel better about yourself. I suppose it's something. The rest is nonsense of course. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fireballer 2,423 Posted August 19, 2021 7 minutes ago, IndyColtsFan said: His bi-partisan infrastructure bill is pretty great, the greatest of its kind since The New Deal. Also, he hastened the vaccine rollout after Trump dropped the ball. And he doesn't spend all day engaged in narcissistic behavior, being vindictive toward as his opponents and churning out an endless stream of whackadoodle insanity on social media. It has been lovely to not have to hear Trump's annoying voice or witness whatever crazy sh!t he was doing on a daily basis. LMAO...it all comes back to mean tweets!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fireballer 2,423 Posted August 19, 2021 4 minutes ago, listen2me 23 said: What do you love about the Bill? And there it is MEAN TWEETS! Never fails. Lol...u beat me to it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheNewGirl 1,075 Posted August 19, 2021 9 minutes ago, IndyColtsFan said: His bi-partisan infrastructure bill is pretty great, the greatest of its kind since The New Deal. Also, he hastened the vaccine rollout after Trump dropped the ball. And he doesn't spend all day engaged in narcissistic behavior, being vindictive toward as his opponents and churning out an endless stream of whackadoodle insanity on social media. It has been lovely to not have to hear Trump's annoying voice or witness whatever crazy sh!t he was doing on a daily basis. What is good about the bill? And I am being serious...because I really want to see how bi-partisan it is and not just all about climate change and outlawing leaf blowers across the country. if you can point out anything that shows TRUE bi-partisanship, I want to see that because I am highly suspect that it does not. Also, the rest of the post is meh. It's about his character. They ALL have shiiiity character and many of their core values are similar to serial killers and sociopaths. Is it any better to HIDE the President away in Delaware so that his handlers and the media can formulate whatever they want? If someone is crazy or has dementia, I'd like to actually SEE it and not have it be hidden away. JMO. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Casual Observer 597 Posted August 19, 2021 14 minutes ago, IndyColtsFan said: His bi-partisan infrastructure bill is pretty great, the greatest of its kind since The New Deal. Also, he hastened the vaccine rollout after Trump dropped the ball. And he doesn't spend all day engaged in narcissistic behavior, being vindictive toward as his opponents and churning out an endless stream of whackadoodle insanity on social media. It has been lovely to not have to hear Trump's annoying voice or witness whatever crazy sh!t he was doing on a daily basis. Does it come complete with full amnesty for tens of millions of illegals? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baker Boy 1,502 Posted August 19, 2021 24 minutes ago, IndyColtsFan said: A link to a forum containing a link to an ultra conservative right-wing blog. You got a non-crapass news source? But unfortunately it did happen. Don’t be afraid to see what you see. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Utilit99 4,099 Posted August 19, 2021 8 minutes ago, Baker Boy said: But unfortunately it did happen. Don’t be afraid to see what you see. If a liberal's pants were on fire while he's wearing them and a conservative told him so, liberal would deny it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cdub100 3,459 Posted August 19, 2021 26 minutes ago, IndyColtsFan said: His bi-partisan infrastructure bill is pretty great, the greatest of its kind since The New Deal. Also, he hastened the vaccine rollout after Trump dropped the ball. And he doesn't spend all day engaged in narcissistic behavior, being vindictive toward as his opponents and churning out an endless stream of whackadoodle insanity on social media. It has been lovely to not have to hear Trump's annoying voice or witness whatever crazy sh!t he was doing on a daily basis. That "infrastructure bill" is a complete mess of pork and terrible policy. MY favorite part of the bill is because I mine crypto which makes me a broker. The whole thing is focking retarded and like the patriot act, we will pay for it for years to come. And you better believe that new green deal bullsh1t is in there too. "Hastened the vaccine rollout" - Straight up lie. We had shortages months after he took office because he totally focked up the supply logistics. He then ordered more than the population of the US. "Mean tweets / he's a bully/ He's not nice to people destroying this country" what are you 12? It's pretty easy to avoid Trump, but like everyone with TDS you can't get enough of your daddy. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheNewGirl 1,075 Posted August 19, 2021 3 minutes ago, Cdub100 said: "Mean tweets / he's a bully/ He's not nice to people destroying this country" what are you 12? It's pretty easy to avoid Trump, but like everyone with TDS you can't get enough of your daddy. You know what I find fascinating about the "mean tweets" stuff...is that I was able to avoid it for four years. I also didn't watch many press conferences with Trump. If I found what he was saying annoying or whatever, I turned it off. I do the same thing with Gov Newsom. And I REFUSE to watch Biden. He just reminds me too much of my grandfather when he had serious alzheimers/dementia. It's kind of like that FB thing where people say, "If you don't like what it says, just scroll on by." But no. Now everything is posted with a trigger or cringe warning...and people don't have the self control to not watch, listen, or read. They think it should be removed for them; essentially removing their choice of what they see and hear. Interesting that someone like ICF (aka Rusty) who used to work in the newspaper industry would be a fan of such censorship. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cdub100 3,459 Posted August 19, 2021 1 minute ago, TheNewGirl said: You know what I find fascinating about the "mean tweets" stuff...is that I was able to avoid it for four years. I also didn't watch many press conferences with Trump. If I found what he was saying annoying or whatever, I turned it off. I do the same thing with Gov Newsom. And I REFUSE to watch Biden. He just reminds me too much of my grandfather when he had serious alzheimers/dementia. It's kind of like that FB thing where people say, "If you don't like what it says, just scroll on by." But no. Now everything is posted with a trigger or cringe warning...and people don't have the self control to not watch, listen, or read. They think it should be removed for them; essentially removing their choice of what they see and hear. Interesting that someone like ICF (aka Rusty) who used to work in the newspaper industry would be a fan of such censorship. It's human nature and people cannot help it. It's like clickbait. Everyone hates it, but it absolutely works. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
posty 2,316 Posted August 19, 2021 4 minutes ago, TheNewGirl said: You know what I find fascinating about the "mean tweets" stuff...is that I was able to avoid it for four years. I also didn't watch many press conferences with Trump. If I found what he was saying annoying or whatever, I turned it off. I do the same thing with Gov Newsom. And I REFUSE to watch Biden. He just reminds me too much of my grandfather when he had serious alzheimers/dementia. It's kind of like that FB thing where people say, "If you don't like what it says, just scroll on by." But no. Now everything is posted with a trigger or cringe warning...and people don't have the self control to not watch, listen, or read. They think it should be removed for them; essentially removing their choice of what they see and hear. Interesting that someone like ICF (aka Rusty) who used to work in the newspaper industry would be a fan of such censorship. What a concept, "If you don't like it, just keep on going, change the channel, turn it off, etc."... If only... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Utilit99 4,099 Posted August 19, 2021 commander in chief says what? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hardcore troubadour 12,961 Posted August 19, 2021 1 hour ago, DonS said: HOLY FOCK!!!! I want to say regular was like 3.60 or so last time I was at Costco. I can't recall last time gas was under $3 out here. But you don’t have state income tax? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RaiderHaters Revenge 3,661 Posted August 19, 2021 Gas in Cali is between 4.29 and 4.99 for regular unleaded Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DonS 3,096 Posted August 19, 2021 4 minutes ago, Hardcore troubadour said: But you don’t have state income tax? Good point. The Man has to get my money somehow. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hardcore troubadour 12,961 Posted August 19, 2021 Just now, DonS said: Good point. The Man has to get my money somehow. Yup. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Utilit99 4,099 Posted August 19, 2021 NEW YORK, Aug 17 (Reuters) - President Joe Biden's approval rating dropped by 7 percentage points and hit its lowest level so far as the U.S.-backed Afghan government collapsed over the weekend in an upheaval that sent thousands of civilians and Afghan military allies fleeing for their safety, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hardcore troubadour 12,961 Posted August 19, 2021 Just now, Utilit99 said: NEW YORK, Aug 17 (Reuters) - President Joe Biden's approval rating dropped by 7 percentage points and hit its lowest level so far as the U.S.-backed Afghan government collapsed over the weekend in an upheaval that sent thousands of civilians and Afghan military allies fleeing for their safety, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll. Where’s Rusty? I thought he liked polls? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Utilit99 4,099 Posted August 19, 2021 20 minutes ago, Hardcore troubadour said: Where’s Rusty? I thought he liked polls? Guess he's not liking them much these days. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fireballer 2,423 Posted August 19, 2021 Crazy that nobody saw this coming. I'm sure there's no pre-election posts that predict this horrendous failure of a presidency. If only we knew Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cdub100 3,459 Posted August 19, 2021 17 minutes ago, Fireballer said: Crazy that nobody saw this coming. I'm sure there's no pre-election posts that predict this horrendous failure of a presidency. If only we knew 81* million people (that nobody will admit voting for Biden) can't be wrong. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
titans&bucs&bearsohmy! 2,745 Posted August 20, 2021 That 14% who said “some other candidate” is crucial. They're saying they don't want to vote for Biden or Trump. But if those were there only two choices, where do they go? That 14% is why nominating Trump again is a huge mistake. Trump is up 6 points in this poll, but that 14% probably goes Biden more than Trump, and Trump loses. That, plus trumps age, is why we need to move on. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites