The IRAN deal was a joke. we sent billions to IRAN and got nothing in return. The deal was so bad, Obama implemented it without Senate ratification because Democratic senators didn't want to vote on it. Bob Menendez, Democratic senator from NJ, was a vocal critic. As the NY Times article outlined 23 Democratic lawmakers opposed the Obama Iran deal
Iran is on the verge on a nuclear weapon. So much for the deal. The Trump approach trade sanctions and isolation.
As for gun rights, it just stupid to call it extreme. You can disagree until the sun burns out, but to call what a majority of Americans support including a majority of Democratic congressman and senators is silly. BTW if this was true why didn't Congress during Biden's first two years, when they had total control, pass expansive gun reform? Why? Because their constituents didn't want it.
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TY, Mr. McKown. Mr. J. A is an extremely annoying troll, constantly spouting rightwing talking points, challenging others to "prove me wrong" and just just generally being a nuisance.
The US created a huge mess with Iran when we, the US and Britain inappropriately overthrew the duly democratically elected leader of Iran and put in the bloodthirsty Shah and supported him.
To say this angered the Iranian people would be an understatement. Then, they suffered under him until Carter took him in when he was dying, another mistake.
At any rate, Obama's deal with Iran made formal recognition of the past wrongs and returned money that belonged to Iran.
What? Facts don't matter to you James? Cannot handle the truth can you.
You are a fool. Just like a good little leftist. Lets censor anything our snowflake ears can't handle. Substack was created because Bari Weiss hated censorship.
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Free Speech never means 'Anything Goes.' Even The First Amendment, which protects us from government suppression of speech, allows government to put some limitations on speech.
This is a private forum. There are many opinions from many perspectives. People often challenge other people to provide evidence for their assertions. It is a learning community.
But from what I have seen of your comments, you contribute nothing but spleen. Hostility without analysis or evidence. And offensive as such.
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*Taking away a woman's right to choose is Extreme!
*Not complying with an AK47 ban or other sensible laws in the middle of an American crisis of mass murders that includes many many innocent people & children is Extreme!
*Wanting to burn down our Democracy and run our country as a right wing autocracy is Extreme!
*Calling our military "Suckers" is Extreme!
*Blaming the current Administration for a multitude of civil and federal crimes is Extreme!
*You and your nasty naysaying comments are Extreme!
No Lie!
I really do hope through the Substack Rules that you will be banished, once and for all. Your twisted diatribes don't belong on Dr. Richardson's astute essays.
I did not get past your first comment. If you thought he was reading from a teleprompter you were not watching...in spite of a childhood history of stuttering, he gave an eloquent personal speech. I am sure he had help writing it...but it was HIS speech and further shows that, in spite of 'polls' you quote, he is still the right person for the job. I will leave it to others to track and evaluate your other claims.
Please, 60% of Democrats don't want him to run again.
As for the speech, he didn't write, he just read what was on the tele-promter.
BTW why do you LIE and continue to call Trump and MAGA "extreme". Trump
had 60 Million votes in 2020, won the presidency in 2016, and leads Biden
51-42% in the latest ABC Washington Post Poll. Its just stupid and non sensical to call
a near majority extreme. Perhaps the people calling him and MAGA extreme are themselves
the extremists. Can you name a single policy he enacted extreme?
1) He tried to stop illegal immigration from the Southern Border. Was that extreme?
2) He lowered corporate and personal taxes, suspended FICA withholding. Was that extreme?
3) He asked NATO allies to pay their fare share (after years of America carrying majority of costs) Was that extreme?
4) He release thousands of minority inmates early that had low level drug offenses. Was that extreme?
5) He pushed more favorable trade agreements with China. Was that extreme?
6) He investments millions into black colleges and minority investment zones. Was that extreme?
7) He made America energy independent. Was that extreme?
8) He cancelled the IRAN nuclear deal. Was that extreme?
9) He pushed for more conservative abortion laws. Was that extreme?
10) He defended the rights of gun owners. Was that extreme?
The left has become so hysterical that every view they disagree with IS world ending
extreme, racist, sexist, and homophobic.
Its a joke
ITS just a lie that Trump and MAGA are extreme. If 40 percent of the population or greater
agree with you, your view are NOT extreme.
Maybe you need to look in the mirror.
"He made America energy independent."
This is a joke yes?
"He cancelled the IRAN nuclear deal."
One of the dumbest judgements in history. Read the history of the US in Iran.
"He defended the rights of gun owners. Was that extreme?"
Um, absolutely.
You're on your game with this, Mike. This is where you shine. Thanks.
I guess you were asleep when America became a ZERO importer of OIL during the Trump years.
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-12-06/u-s-becomes-a-net-oil-exporter-for-the-first-time-in-75-years?embedded-checkout=true
The IRAN deal was a joke. we sent billions to IRAN and got nothing in return. The deal was so bad, Obama implemented it without Senate ratification because Democratic senators didn't want to vote on it. Bob Menendez, Democratic senator from NJ, was a vocal critic. As the NY Times article outlined 23 Democratic lawmakers opposed the Obama Iran deal
https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2015/09/09/us/politics/lawmakers-against-iran-nuclear-deal.html?mtrref=www.google.com&gwh=42AD96DD5BBD1D1179CB150821BCD6F9&gwt=regi&assetType=REGIWALL
Iran is on the verge on a nuclear weapon. So much for the deal. The Trump approach trade sanctions and isolation.
As for gun rights, it just stupid to call it extreme. You can disagree until the sun burns out, but to call what a majority of Americans support including a majority of Democratic congressman and senators is silly. BTW if this was true why didn't Congress during Biden's first two years, when they had total control, pass expansive gun reform? Why? Because their constituents didn't want it.
"I guess you were asleep when America became a ZERO importer of OIL during the Trump years."
This is false. It is true that our oil exports went up, primarily because of Obama's support for fracking.
But, it is NOT true that we imported zero oil. For a fairly short time we imported less than we exported. But, we would never stop importing oil.
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TY, Mr. McKown. Mr. J. A is an extremely annoying troll, constantly spouting rightwing talking points, challenging others to "prove me wrong" and just just generally being a nuisance.
TL Mills
1) What talking points?
2) Can't handle the truth?
3) Conservatives love debate, leftist run away in fear
Answering your bloviations are a waste of time. Go read a book or a newspaper.
You can't answer because they are TRUE.
You couldn't cite a SINGLE example. Not one.
Just proof that leftism is a facade. Its an intellectual face plant.
I cited the articles - NY Times on the 23 lawmakers who opposed Obama Iran Deal
I cited the Bloomberg energy exporter article from 2018 under Trump.
Its exhausting embarrassing you. Why don't leftist do their homework?
Why? Because they are so wrapped up in their self righteousness and virtue signaling
facts don't matter.
Obama's deal with Iran made complete sense.
The US created a huge mess with Iran when we, the US and Britain inappropriately overthrew the duly democratically elected leader of Iran and put in the bloodthirsty Shah and supported him.
To say this angered the Iranian people would be an understatement. Then, they suffered under him until Carter took him in when he was dying, another mistake.
At any rate, Obama's deal with Iran made formal recognition of the past wrongs and returned money that belonged to Iran.
What? Facts don't matter to you James? Cannot handle the truth can you.
Aye, another one bites the dust.
You are a fool. Just like a good little leftist. Lets censor anything our snowflake ears can't handle. Substack was created because Bari Weiss hated censorship.
You signed up for contractual Terms Of Use.TOU
James A is in breach of those contract terms as a Reader.
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Who made you the censorship czar? This is Heather's site not yours.
Can't handle free speech? Of course. Free speech is not a left wing value.
Censorship is.
Are you going to tell my mother?
Free Speech never means 'Anything Goes.' Even The First Amendment, which protects us from government suppression of speech, allows government to put some limitations on speech.
This is a private forum. There are many opinions from many perspectives. People often challenge other people to provide evidence for their assertions. It is a learning community.
But from what I have seen of your comments, you contribute nothing but spleen. Hostility without analysis or evidence. And offensive as such.
James A.
What does the A stand for by the way?
I have a hypothesis, but, just wondering if you can validate it.
:-) LOL
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Just off of the top of my head:
*Taking away a woman's right to choose is Extreme!
*Not complying with an AK47 ban or other sensible laws in the middle of an American crisis of mass murders that includes many many innocent people & children is Extreme!
*Wanting to burn down our Democracy and run our country as a right wing autocracy is Extreme!
*Calling our military "Suckers" is Extreme!
*Blaming the current Administration for a multitude of civil and federal crimes is Extreme!
*You and your nasty naysaying comments are Extreme!
No Lie!
I really do hope through the Substack Rules that you will be banished, once and for all. Your twisted diatribes don't belong on Dr. Richardson's astute essays.
I did not get past your first comment. If you thought he was reading from a teleprompter you were not watching...in spite of a childhood history of stuttering, he gave an eloquent personal speech. I am sure he had help writing it...but it was HIS speech and further shows that, in spite of 'polls' you quote, he is still the right person for the job. I will leave it to others to track and evaluate your other claims.