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Comment Re: Only the goverment (Score 5, Informative) 272

You need to stop watching right wing news and repeating it until you believe it

I'll let AI answer your attempts to confuse, please take the time to consider that you may be a dupe

>>And, how is the Republican leader working for Putin, Netanyahu, and the Saudis. How is that any different than Biden or anyone?

Republican Leader (Donald Trump)

The current or presumptive Republican leader, Donald Trump, has faced specific criticisms regarding his interactions with Vladimir Putin, Benjamin Netanyahu, and the Saudis:

Russia (Putin): Critics have described a "pro-Putin shift" among some Republicans and pointed to Trump's past actions, such as reportedly having several phone calls with Putin since leaving office and considering a peace plan for Ukraine that involved territorial concessions, as evidence of a stance beneficial to Moscow. Business ties and past political relationships between Republican figures and Russian interests have also been highlighted as a concern by critics.

Israel (Netanyahu): Trump and congressional Republicans have consistently offered strong support for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Israel, with some advisors having close personal or business ties to the Netanyahu government. This support has led to accusations from some progressives that the U.S. has not adequately held Israel accountable for its actions in conflicts, such as in Gaza.

Saudi Arabia (Saudis): Concerns have been raised over the close personal and business ties between the Trump family/administration officials (like Jared Kushner) and the Saudi royal family and sovereign wealth fund. Critics point to large business deals, the rehabilitation of the Crown Prince's global image, and a transactional approach to the relationship as potentially compromising U.S. national interests.

>>And, the Democrats wanted to open the borders and let all the 'illegals' in.

No, the official Democratic Party platform does not advocate for "open borders" or for letting all undocumented immigrants into the country without a legal process. The claim that Democrats want open borders is widely considered a political talking point used by opponents.

Instead, the Democratic Party platform generally supports:

Securing the border using a mix of technology (such as scanning technology at ports of entry, aerial systems, and drones) and, in some strategic locations, physical barriers, while also calling for sufficient funding and staffing for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

Comprehensive immigration reform for the existing immigration system, which is widely considered to be broken and backlogged.

Expanding legal pathways for immigration, including for high-skilled workers, students, farmworkers, and those with U.S. citizen family ties.

Providing a path to earned citizenship for undocumented immigrants who have lived in the U.S. for a significant time, pay taxes, pass a criminal background check, and meet other strict criteria.

Prioritizing the deportation of individuals who have committed violent crimes or pose a threat to public safety, rather than broad, indiscriminate mass deportations.

Addressing the root causes of migration by working with international partners and improving economic conditions in other countries.

Ensuring humane treatment and due process for migrants in U.S. custody and improving the asylum processing system to be faster and fairer.

While there are internal debates within the party, particularly between moderate and liberal Democrats on specific enforcement policies, the consensus is on a system that is both secure and humane, not an elimination of borders or enforcement. Party leaders have actively engaged in bipartisan negotiations on border security legislation and criticized political obstruction of such efforts

Comment Re:Papers please! (Score 4, Informative) 272

In the Mexican Repatriation during the early part of the Great Depression, between 300,000 and 2 million people of Mexican heritage were forcibly removed from America, even though a large percentage of them were born here.

There were no records kept, just a brutal attack on fellow Americans to distract the rest from the poor management of the government and inevitable steps to the Great Depression

Sometimes History is not content to simply rhyme, it clearly repeats itself.

One of the factors leading towards this was the absolute control of the media by Randolph Hearst, and his consistent propagandistic support for policies that set Americans against each other

It should be obvious the Fox News plays a similar role now, and all the Americans born since Hearst's form of Yellow Journalism was flushed down the toilet need to learn why it must be done again

Comment Re: Only the goverment (Score 5, Insightful) 272

Right now, the leader of the Republican party is working for Putin, Netanyahu, and the Saudis, to the detriment of the American public...

This is nothing new, since they have rallied around Starve The Beast for over 30 years and claim that government doesn't work, then actively dismantle it when they are elected to prove themselves right

Which party are _you referring to?

Comment Re: Idiocy (Score 1) 72

Yes, first you frame the innocent person for a crime they did not commit, then take advantage of the 'sudden change' to insert your agent

If you want to see examples, just look at the trump administration firing essential personnel, then hiring stooges from the heritage foundation when positions have to be filled

I'll let AI explain

It is widely reported that the current Trump administration is pursuing a plan, significantly shaped by the Heritage Foundation's "Project 2025," to replace non-partisan career civil servants with political loyalists. This initiative involves reclassifying potentially tens of thousands of federal jobs, making it easier to fire those employees and fill the positions with individuals who align with the administration's agenda.

Key elements of this effort include:
"Schedule Policy/Career" Reclassification: On his first day in office in January 2025, President Trump signed an executive order to revive a plan (originally called "Schedule F") that creates a new job classification for federal employees in "policy-influencing" roles. This designation removes their civil service protections and due process rights, turning them into "at-will" employees who are easier to fire.

Ties to Project 2025: The effort to reintroduce this job classification was a key component of the Heritage Foundation's "Project 2025," a comprehensive policy blueprint designed to restructure the executive branch. Many of the policies the Trump administration is implementing align with the project's recommendations.
Hiring Loyalists: Project 2025 includes a personnel database to collect resumes from individuals vetted for their conservative ideology, aiming to replace career experts with people selected for their loyalty to the President's agenda. The goal is to ensure the federal bureaucracy "faithfully implement[s] the law and the administration's policies," according to the White House.

Specific Appointments and Firings: Specific examples of this process have been reported, such as the nomination of Heritage Foundation economist E.J. Antoni to lead the Bureau of Labor Statistics after the previous commissioner was fired. The administration has also dismissed other employees, including an Inspector General and various agency specialists, often with little notice or specific justification, leading to legal challenges.

Legal Challenges: Federal employee unions and good governance groups have filed lawsuits against these actions, arguing they violate existing laws and merit system principles designed to protect the apolitical nature of the civil service. A federal judge did issue an immediate halt to the firing of some federal workers during a government shutdown in late 2025, though other cases are ongoing.

Critics of these actions warn that this approach risks politicizing the federal workforce, leading to a "brain drain" of expert civil servants and potentially compromising the effective, non-partisan functioning of government agencies

Comment Re: Summary (Score 1) 30

Sorry, it would get in the way of their current oath to ENHANCE SHAREHOLDER VALUE!!!

Doing LESS harm, would require a proposal that identifies immediate increase in quarterly returns, while not acknowledging any past malfeasance that would open them to lawsuits

Doing NO HARM, would prove to be even more difficult

Comment Re: won't be able to count genders (Score 1) 259

Again, your attempts to miss the point are tiring, here is AI answer on historic societies that recognized a third gender

Many cultures recognize genders beyond the male/female binary, with examples including the Muxe in Mexico, Fa'afafine in Samoa, Hijra in India, Kathoey in Thailand, and the Two-Spirit people of many Native American cultures. These groups have historically held distinct social and spiritual roles, sometimes blending masculine and feminine traits or occupying unique positions within their societies.

Examples of cultures with third genders
Bugis people (Indonesia): The Bugis of South Sulawesi recognize three genders: calalai (female-bodied people who take on masculine roles), calabai (male-bodied people who take on feminine roles, often overseeing ceremonies), and the bissu (a spiritual gender that embodies both masculinity and femininity).

Hijra (India, Pakistan, Bangladesh): This community has existed for centuries and has historically held significant roles in religious practice. While some Hijras identify as transgender, many do not, and the community is legally recognized as a third gender in several countries

Muxe (Mexico): Found in the Zapotec community of Oaxaca, muxes are individuals born male who identify and live as a third gender. They are often celebrated for talents in areas like embroidery and craftwork, and their role is an integral part of the local culture

Fa'afafine (Samoa): A third gender role in Samoan society, Fa'afafine are individuals assigned male at birth who embody both feminine and masculine traits. This identity is a recognized part of Samoan culture

Kathoey (Thailand): The Kathoey are often described as a third gender in Thailand and are part of a broader landscape of gender diversity in the region, along with the Hijra of South Asia and the Fa'afafine of Samoa

Two-Spirit (North America): This is an umbrella term used by many Native American and First Nations cultures for individuals who are seen as having both masculine and feminine spirits. Roles and beliefs vary significantly between tribes, but often involve spiritual or ceremonial duties

Comment Re: won't be able to count genders (Score 3, Insightful) 259

No, you are conflating two different things intentionally

1. It is easy to assume that there are two Sexes, XX (Female) and XY (Male), but that is provably untrue because XXY and XYY sex chromosomes exist

2. Even when a fetus has XX or XY chromosomes, the presence of unusual levels of testosterone, can cause a XX chromosome fetus to develop Male features, like a penis or testicles, and the absence of testosterone can make a XY fetus develop to appear Female. Also, these can result in seemingly hermaphroditical babies showing evidence of both sexes.

These are two different concepts, which may occur separately, that make your whole word salad meaningless.

Beyond that, History shows us many variations of gender roles, with some cultures having Women in battle, and others with Men taking on traditional female roles.

THAT is why confusing SEX with GENDER is misleading and you are promoting lies when you insist they are the same thing.

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