You were asking what's going on in Iraq lately.

Rob1948 comments on Apr 30, 2019:

Getting out would be good. War is not pretty. It is not neat. It often brings out the worst in people. That happened in Iraq. Various factions allowed circumstances to create a void that they could fill from religious (sectarian) animus. That rolled over into violent activities fostered by religious...

William_Mary replies on Apr 30, 2019:

@Rob1948 you mean like the CIA and FBI? Who gave Iraq the means to make the chemical weapons and the go ahead to gas the Kurd's. In which our MSM then use that as part of their false narrative to go into Iraq by accusing Hussein of gassing his own people. You can do a search of the X intelligence agent who interrogated Hussein that came to understand why Hussein ruled that country as he did. As a matter of fact, he learned that Saddam had little to do with ruling the country when the invasion took place. His sons were pretty much running the country. The problem with the middle east is that there's a radical entity the governments have always had to deal with. And when we moved into the area it was like pouring gas on a the fire. This isn't like any other area on the globe. And finding areas where all sects of religion can live peacefully is rare. Iraq was one of them. Try that in Saudi Arabia! I will tell you I would much rather have lived in Iraq over Saudi Arabia! Hussein's problem, he allowed himself to be used by the CIA to get power. The involvement of the CIA in Iraq brought him to power. He had oil. He was conned into a war with Iran where the US was funding and supporting both sides. When he was done being used by the empire they created a false reality of him. This should all be sounding like an old song about now! Don't get me wrong, I know an iron fist can't be allowed to become a norm. But there were other options to the situation that weren't used. I'll argue that was by design.

Health Industry Lobbyists Pump More Money into Democrats’ Congressional Campaign Arm Lobbyists ...

altschmerz comments on Apr 30, 2019:

People who discourage criticism of the Democratic Party really puzzle me. They only care about corruption when a Republican is involved. So naturally all the Presidential candidates are waffling on Universal Healthcare.

William_Mary replies on Apr 30, 2019:

Well it's like Teodrose Fikre pointed out. It's amazing how people of either party can recognize when the people of the other party are being hoodwinked, yet when the party they support are hoodwinking them the very same way, for the very same reason and for the very same oligarch.

California synagogue shooting: Police investigating possible link to mosque fire [msn.

silverotter11 comments on Apr 28, 2019:

Many on the right continue to call out the violent left but 90% of these attacks are from right leaners. The main reason I did not vote for trump was his bashing and name calling. The violence inherent in what he says of others. What is disturbing is the rise of these hate crimes and hate ...

William_Mary replies on Apr 28, 2019:

That started after a series of attacks 2 or 3 years ago. A list went around claiming that the majority of mass killings were done by left leaning individuals. But when I did a research on those in the list they were very hard to get information from and were of mostly late periods in time when this factor wasn't present or provided in the news. I will argue that anyone attempting to push that argument is either totally ignorant or attempting to push out disinformation to cover the right wing responsibility to it. With that said though, the democratic party is just as responsible for their lack of calling it out, and the MSM for not emphasizing it. This is a matter that should be screamed out during election cycles!

New Mideast coalition sprouts like a Spring flower Editor’s Note: There are signs in the Arab ...

altschmerz comments on Apr 27, 2019:

If I believed in God, I'd pray for this to succeed. But since I don't, I'll just hope. I wonder if we have Trump to thank for this. He's so ham-fisted and incompetent that he's weakening American (and Western) hegemony over the world. Maybe another four years would be good for the Middle East, ...

William_Mary replies on Apr 27, 2019:

Recent reports are claiming Iraq is trying to get the US out of the country, again. We have left every major city other than Baghdad in total ruins and large piles of rubble. Leaving those cities and the citizens to clean up basically on their own with little equipment to do so. As I covered shortly after retaking Mosul from ISIS, the US commander in charge of that area in about month tried to claim it was clear enough and safe enough for people to start coming back in. They were coming back in alright, but left with nothing to clear the streets out and looking at several years of rebuilding. If you can call what was going to go on rebuilding compared to what they had. What was left of buildings were nowhere near safe. And the amount of rubble to clean, well, I bet they're still moving it. About another month after his claim independent journalist were in Mosul looking at the still remaining devastation and a city filled with the stench of rotting bodies still in the debris yet to be recovered in the rubble. I'd like to see an update of these cities today!

It's rather odd I was able to paste material on my tablet at work today here, but on my lap top at ...

Piece2YourPuzzle comments on Apr 24, 2019:

There have been a lot of hiccups on the site lately. Recently on two posts where I went to submit comments to a thread, upon hitting the submit button, it took me to a whole other completely different thread without posting my comment to the original thread. It's also not letting me paste content...

William_Mary replies on Apr 27, 2019:

I tried to post an article on the Politics forum last week and it went to the General forum :-(

Armed militia detaining asylum seekers at gunpoint along US-Mexico border Armed right-wing ...

silverotter11 comments on Apr 21, 2019:

Emoji conflict - I'm sad and angry. The man in the WH has made it okay to break the law. We have an immigration policy and laws on the books stating it is perfectly legal - yeah, I know I am preaching to the choir - just let me fuckin' rant here, for people to present themselves at the border and ...

William_Mary replies on Apr 21, 2019:

Settle down. You're dangerously close to someone calling you, Bill :-)

The US military and CIA launder coup propaganda through popular first-person shooter video games ...

Piece2YourPuzzle comments on Apr 20, 2019:

There's mention of The Atlantic Council again too. ...and what sanity? People are so easily manipulated with what to think. I think humans have a defect lol

William_Mary replies on Apr 21, 2019:

As a believer in the ancient alien theory, I often tell people when this type of issue is apparent that I must have taken more alien DNA from my ancestors into my genetic code. Why else is it I seem to be able to see the whole picture with the ability to piece all the bullshit together, while so many linger in a delusional reality manufactured for them. Seriously though, at what point in life does one finally begin to see and or feel the delusional impact on themselves without finally beginning to question it? Mine was the Iraq war. Sadly it took me 42 years to begin my awakening. I have my own issues of life I can use for reasoning that I will not go into being it's a life long story. Well, 42 years of. The human race has been repeating the same cycle for centuries reaching the same results. It's well documented! Yet each supposed level of advancement we've reached over all this time we are still basically being lead into a never ending repetitive cycle of uselessness without accomplishing a progress to a level of unity. What's it going to take to get the human race to realize this is by design?

Julian Assange’s Nightmarish Future [consortiumnews.com]

FrayedBear comments on Apr 15, 2019:

Talking of illusions here is one that I have just noticed. The visitor following me shows an incredible 100% compatibility but when I go to find out who this remarkable person is I get the result in the second photo because she has blocked me. The illusion has just been outed!

William_Mary replies on Apr 18, 2019:

@FrayedBear yea, I don't know. I wish we could settle this but if she has you blocked it's hard to hash out in private messenger.

Russiagate and Everyone Involved in Promoting the Conspiracy Theory I ran across a post on ...

William_Mary comments on Apr 17, 2019:

The evidence that Crowdstike released to back up their claims has been riddled apart by the VIPS of Consortium News. Along with some other tech specialist. Their explanations to a "hack" has major holes in it. The NSA has the ability to trace back any electronic source to its original occurrence ...

William_Mary replies on Apr 18, 2019:

@Piece2YourPuzzle There's a lot the establishment, Mueller and Comey left out, no doubt on purpose. They had the right, cause, and duty to subpoena that data base from the DNC. They also should have subpoena'd Seth Rich's laptops and computers. I would bet they could at this point bring charges of tampering with evidence. Being I'm sure DWS had them destroyed the minute she got the laptop from the DC police department and his computers at the DNC the minute she knew of the leak. Assange offered information on the leaks and even hinted at exposing the leaker. Which is another reason to suspect Seth Rich is the leaker. He's dead, it doesn't really matter if that comes out. It's good to use for his release now. Why wouldn't you question Craig Murray who received the thumb drive in DC the information is supposedly on? Just like 9/11, Mueller has buried all the evidence and people that can lead to the truth.

VIPS Fault Mueller Probe, Criticize Refusal To Interview Assange [consortiumnews.

silverotter11 comments on Apr 17, 2019:

I'm sure the truth is out there, the American people will never hear it and if they did by this point trump supporters will never be swayed. I think the only thing you can really look at and understand is the the 1% are in total control. Nothing the majority of the American people want is being ...

William_Mary replies on Apr 18, 2019:

Yea, I'm really scared we've went over the tipping point. With so many people still engulfed in the delusional reality they've created it isn't looking good. I'm on, ummm, until yesterday, I was on a survival kit site on facebook. It posted a totally fabricated article on Venezuela and I was horrified by all the comments of total ignorance. Yea, I took a few knocks for my views :-)

Julian Assange’s Nightmarish Future [consortiumnews.com]

FrayedBear comments on Apr 15, 2019:

Talking of illusions here is one that I have just noticed. The visitor following me shows an incredible 100% compatibility but when I go to find out who this remarkable person is I get the result in the second photo because she has blocked me. The illusion has just been outed!

William_Mary replies on Apr 17, 2019:

She does some post here now and then. Comments quite often. She's somewhat periodic claiming to be busy a lot. But I think she has a touch of activist in her that keeps her busy. She seems to be well informed though.

Why I’m Not Defending Representative Ilhan Omar Anymore [ghionjournal.

Novelty comments on Apr 14, 2019:

You're not defending representative Ilhan Omar anymore? When did you ever? Then this thought expands to AOC, one of the few rational voices that gets into media in years. It seems more likely you're posing as more progressive than you are and claiming to have had an awakening to the political ...

William_Mary replies on Apr 14, 2019:

@ToolGuy noted. You've been heard, again. Thanks for further meaningless debate without substance, again. I wasted enough of my time on you once again. As it always goes with you.

Why I’m Not Defending Representative Ilhan Omar Anymore [ghionjournal.

ToolGuy comments on Apr 14, 2019:

I think you need to spend some time actually listening to them and not the media about them. Both women are highly credible and make a lot of sense.

William_Mary replies on Apr 14, 2019:

@ToolGuy that doesn't excuse you from using the rhetoric used in senseless debate we are bombarded with in the US.

Why I’m Not Defending Representative Ilhan Omar Anymore [ghionjournal.

ToolGuy comments on Apr 14, 2019:

I think you need to spend some time actually listening to them and not the media about them. Both women are highly credible and make a lot of sense.

William_Mary replies on Apr 14, 2019:

@ToolGuy I find that to be party biased rhetoric to be quite honest. Especially when Obama's foreign policies mirrored his predecessors and those since Reagan.

Why I’m Not Defending Representative Ilhan Omar Anymore [ghionjournal.

Novelty comments on Apr 14, 2019:

You're not defending representative Ilhan Omar anymore? When did you ever? Then this thought expands to AOC, one of the few rational voices that gets into media in years. It seems more likely you're posing as more progressive than you are and claiming to have had an awakening to the political ...

William_Mary replies on Apr 14, 2019:

@ToolGuy I run my own political group here Toolguy. I'll bet I've read and listened to more on these 2 than most on this site. I don't get on forums and post comments without being somewhat knowledgeable to what I'm commenting on. I weigh my opinions on both words and actions and often freely redevelop my opinions accordingly without party bias. I simply use independent sources and add my own opinions to their work as I post it in my group using my life experiences and the years I've been engaged in political interest. I'm totally free of the perception management MSM offers to trap most in the illusion of the establishment offering a different view on politics. I criticize equally both establishment parties! Which means you just made the same mistake as she did. You assumed about me without knowing me.

Why I’m Not Defending Representative Ilhan Omar Anymore [ghionjournal.

altschmerz comments on Apr 14, 2019:

I thought this passage was a little harsh: *I say this given Omar’s reaction after she quickly capitulated and meekly bowed before Pelosi and the same mob who defamed her.* It's very hard to stand up to all this condemnation. She really took a beating. I'd like to see how she votes on the ...

William_Mary replies on Apr 14, 2019:

(But I fully agree the Democrats are good-for-nothing - unfortunately if you want a seat at the table, you have to be part of one of these two horrible parties.) No, they don't. But sadly we keep allowing that perception management to live because to many of us live within the illusion they have manufactured. We have been offered truth tellers within other parties we refuse to fully support. Because we have among us those who perpetrate misinformation in the media, on social media, politicians, and intelligence agencies, who have captivated the majority of the public in a blissful division they have become addicted to. They don't know the truth when it is spoken, or will support those that have been proven to be liars over party bias, rather the recognize truth and a path to change. Watch the 3 biggest corporate whores laugh at Gravel as he speaks truth in the video. And yet even as the words he spoke became truth, these 3 are still admired by too many. One may become president in 2020. It's disgusting we can't turn this around! https://youtu.be/0770rsZIaFc

Why I’m Not Defending Representative Ilhan Omar Anymore [ghionjournal.

ToolGuy comments on Apr 14, 2019:

I think you need to spend some time actually listening to them and not the media about them. Both women are highly credible and make a lot of sense.

William_Mary replies on Apr 14, 2019:

Obama made a lot of sense also. As do many politicians. Their actions after taking office didn't however. The same agenda has been followed since the Reagan era. It's, that agenda, isn't working.

Why I’m Not Defending Representative Ilhan Omar Anymore [ghionjournal.

Novelty comments on Apr 14, 2019:

You're not defending representative Ilhan Omar anymore? When did you ever? Then this thought expands to AOC, one of the few rational voices that gets into media in years. It seems more likely you're posing as more progressive than you are and claiming to have had an awakening to the political ...

William_Mary replies on Apr 14, 2019:

@ToolGuy making assumptions without knowing the person you're talking about is simply poor taste and fruitless to discussion. One should be embarrassed to go so low and it's a large part of the problem in our society towards political debate. The fact that I feel a need to explain this to you is also as loud a statement towards you. Whether you missed that part of the reply or simply want to jump on the band wagon against me.

Why I’m Not Defending Representative Ilhan Omar Anymore [ghionjournal.

1of5 comments on Apr 14, 2019:

Wow, a Jewish writer telling us why he doesn't like a Muslim representative. I'm truly shocked to discover this. That his excuse to do this is the flimsy "but democrats were mean to her too and she forgave them" is the weakest bullshit cover I've heard in quite some time, excluding any excuses by...

William_Mary replies on Apr 14, 2019:

Seriously!?! I'll reserve my words for you out of sadness for you. The writer you're referring to----Teodrose Fikre is the co-founder and editor of the Ghion Journal. A published author and prolific writer, a once defense consultant was profoundly changed by a two year journey of hardship and struggle. Going from a life of upper-middle class privilege to a time spent with the huddled masses taught Teodrose a valuable lesson in the essence of togetherness and the need to speak against injustice. Originally from Ethiopia with roots to Atse Tewodros II, Teodrose is a former community organizer whose writing was incorporated into Barack Obama's South Carolina primary victory speech in 2008. He pivoted away from politics and decided to stand for collective justice after experiencing the reality of the forgotten masses. His writing defies conventional wisdom and challenges readers to look outside the constraints of labels and ideologies that serve to splinter the people. Teodrose uses his pen to give a voice to the voiceless and to speak truth to power. I highly doubt Teodrose Fikre considers himself to be Jewish. As though that was a bad thing!?! Not all Jewish people have a hate for Muslims! Again, I'll reserve my words for you out of sadness for you!

The Man Who Saw Trump Coming a Century Ago [truthdig.

silverotter11 comments on Apr 14, 2019:

TY - another excellent article. I saw somewhere, probably on agnostic.com, that if the current state of healthcare funding and research was in place in the 40's and 50's we would never have had a polio vaccine. Instead we'd have iron lung machines in 7 colors with usb ports and app hook ups.

William_Mary replies on Apr 14, 2019:

Our health care here in the US should be leading the world!

Why I’m Not Defending Representative Ilhan Omar Anymore [ghionjournal.

Novelty comments on Apr 14, 2019:

You're not defending representative Ilhan Omar anymore? When did you ever? Then this thought expands to AOC, one of the few rational voices that gets into media in years. It seems more likely you're posing as more progressive than you are and claiming to have had an awakening to the political ...

William_Mary replies on Apr 14, 2019:

You might want to consider getting to know someone before making accusations. You have me terribly wrong. You might want to read more on this issue Teodrose Fikre has brought up, noticing his history of covering her which leads him to his new developed opinion on her. Feel free to go to his site and read all the articles he has wrote on her, and the times he has reached out to her. Her actions have provided the reasoning of his new found opinion. Many of the same actions have been that of AOC also. When you jump right into the very rhetoric that MSM and establishment politicians spew out in their attempt to mange our perception, it only tells me you may be trapped in that illusion. Coming at me with useless rhetoric over substantiated information for a genuine desire to debate an issue doesn't work with me, or will it draw me into party division assumptions towards strife. We have endured countless politicians since at least the Reagan era that seemed like "one of the few rational voices that gets into media in years" that have turned out to be con artist. That actually helped bring us to today's end results we fight against. I might refer to how Trump got to the white house. Many find him to be one of the few rational voices that got a ton of help from the media and the DNC strategy. So implying the media is there as a beneficial tool for society, along with AOC in it, doesn't bide well with me either. The media is a tool to spread misinformation on regular occasions that some may suggest AOC is using well for hidden reasons. After all, she keeps supporting the very people fighting against her supposed agendas. That's a fair argument by people like myself. But if you rather learn the hard way over seriously questioning actions, that's your right. And it's my right to propose the questions needed to be addressed for our knowledge to get the truth towards developing an educated sense of all the truth.

Why I’m Not Defending Representative Ilhan Omar Anymore [ghionjournal.

silverotter11 comments on Apr 14, 2019:

Well hallelujah,*thank ya* Jeebus (said in a deep southern Baptist preacher vioce)!! IMHO, this is one of the BEST posts you've made to date. It literally is the overlaying fabric of politics in America today. Who can grab the attention and deflect the sheeple from the real issues.

William_Mary replies on Apr 14, 2019:

Thank you.

Why I’m Not Defending Representative Ilhan Omar Anymore [ghionjournal.

silverotter11 comments on Apr 14, 2019:

You should also post this in the politics category. Facebook too if you have a page there. It really is an excellent article.

William_Mary replies on Apr 14, 2019:

done

Assange’s Lynch Mob Commenters in the NYT [consortiumnews.

FrayedBear comments on Apr 13, 2019:

I suspect that Assange will before long be buried however before then we could see Russia for real or as part of a blame shifting excuse to start WWIII try to liberate Assange.

William_Mary replies on Apr 14, 2019:

@FrayedBear I have now. Thanks. He pretty much is reverberating what a number of the trusting investigative journalist rightfully are saying. These governments under the rhetoric of "no one is above the law" have broken many laws in their actions against Assange. Anyone who supports this just doesn't get it!

Assange’s Lynch Mob Commenters in the NYT [consortiumnews.

FrayedBear comments on Apr 13, 2019:

I suspect that Assange will before long be buried however before then we could see Russia for real or as part of a blame shifting excuse to start WWIII try to liberate Assange.

William_Mary replies on Apr 13, 2019:

I'm actually hoping the deep state just set in motion their own demise. I'm really really really (Trump mimic) hoping the flash drive from the DNC is in Wikileaks possession and they have evidence Seth Rich was the one who downloaded the contents. I have to wonder if Craig Murray isn't in hiding right now being he was suppose to be the recipient of that flash drive in DC. I can't believe Assange, or Wikileaks, would leave him/self totally wide open without an out. That flash drive has to be somewhere and who it came from is known by at least one person. And I'm betting there's more on it to be used. Just what it can be used for may be this.

Gravel Declares Presidential Bid to Highlight Anti-Interventionism and Direct Democracy ...

Piece2YourPuzzle comments on Apr 10, 2019:

I'm not familiar with requirements to make the debates. A lot has been on the internet about how Tulsi Gabbard needs like 1,500 more donations for a total of like 65,000 to make the debate stage. Is that true of all candidates?

William_Mary replies on Apr 10, 2019:

If I understand it right, it's something the DNC just pulled off. (But the Democratic Party has this year changed the rules for gaining entry to the 12 scheduled debates, the first of which will be on June 26 in Miami. Candidates must garner donations from at least 65,000 individuals. And there must be contributions from a minimum of 200 different donors in at least 20 states.) Hence Gravel's request. He doesn't want to win, he just wants to get into the debates to confront the corporate smucks. If you watch the last video at the bottom of the article, it states, all you have to do is send him a dollar. It's a donation, it counts towards the 65,000 It's actually a pretty good video also.

Obama, Pelosi push Democrats further to the right [wsws.

Piece2YourPuzzle comments on Apr 9, 2019:

Obama is just another establishment tool that promotes status quo. He's one of the only people I know that can get progressives to eat up the idea of no positive change. If the progressives are undercutting "Democratic allies" isn't that the point? To be PROGRESSIVE and not be status quo? He's ...

William_Mary replies on Apr 10, 2019:

@Piece2YourPuzzle there's not to many people around me that tend to be like me. That's what I tell them when they start sounding like me.

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William_Mary comments on Apr 9, 2019:

You're the first to raise this issue, that I know of. Please try again and PM me of the problem persists.

William_Mary replies on Apr 9, 2019:

@TCorCM I was joking with you. It's all good!

Bernie Sanders joins Trump’s attack on “open borders” [wsws.

LetzGetReal comments on Apr 9, 2019:

Neo Nazi Spencer tweaks "Bernie returns to form..." quite ironic and amusing in a very dark way. (One of the issues I had with Senator Sanders was and is his Jello-like stand re Israel, as well). I agree, totally Bernie is not to be trusted; I fell for it too. I do wonder what his presidency ...

William_Mary replies on Apr 9, 2019:

@LetzGetReal yea the pimple thing was funny dam mit!

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William_Mary comments on Apr 9, 2019:

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William_Mary replies on Apr 9, 2019:

@TCorCM then why did I send a message to the site dam mit! :-) welcome aboard!

Bernie Sanders joins Trump’s attack on “open borders” [wsws.

LetzGetReal comments on Apr 9, 2019:

Neo Nazi Spencer tweaks "Bernie returns to form..." quite ironic and amusing in a very dark way. (One of the issues I had with Senator Sanders was and is his Jello-like stand re Israel, as well). I agree, totally Bernie is not to be trusted; I fell for it too. I do wonder what his presidency ...

William_Mary replies on Apr 9, 2019:

@LetzGetReal LOL

Bernie Sanders joins Trump’s attack on “open borders” [wsws.

LetzGetReal comments on Apr 9, 2019:

Neo Nazi Spencer tweaks "Bernie returns to form..." quite ironic and amusing in a very dark way. (One of the issues I had with Senator Sanders was and is his Jello-like stand re Israel, as well). I agree, totally Bernie is not to be trusted; I fell for it too. I do wonder what his presidency ...

William_Mary replies on Apr 9, 2019:

@LetzGetReal see, there's Trump screwing your area with false rhetoric. I wonder how the business owners like him now? Since he's been president he's manged to screw vacationing spots each summer somehow.

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William_Mary comments on Apr 9, 2019:

You're the first to raise this issue, that I know of. Please try again and PM me of the problem persists.

William_Mary replies on Apr 9, 2019:

@TCorCM hmmmm I'll send the site a message. But the group is open to the public so please enjoy until it's fixed!

Obama, Pelosi push Democrats further to the right [wsws.

Piece2YourPuzzle comments on Apr 9, 2019:

Obama is just another establishment tool that promotes status quo. He's one of the only people I know that can get progressives to eat up the idea of no positive change. If the progressives are undercutting "Democratic allies" isn't that the point? To be PROGRESSIVE and not be status quo? He's ...

William_Mary replies on Apr 9, 2019:

You better be careful! People will start calling you Bill :-)

Bernie Sanders joins Trump’s attack on “open borders” [wsws.

LetzGetReal comments on Apr 9, 2019:

Neo Nazi Spencer tweaks "Bernie returns to form..." quite ironic and amusing in a very dark way. (One of the issues I had with Senator Sanders was and is his Jello-like stand re Israel, as well). I agree, totally Bernie is not to be trusted; I fell for it too. I do wonder what his presidency ...

William_Mary replies on Apr 9, 2019:

Right, we pay more to keep society going on old methods of energy when we could pay significantly less going green while creating jobs. I heard recently appliance prices are going up because of the trade tariffs. I would imagine people are afraid of the economy. So unless you're filthy rich vacations are put on hold for a while?

Rep.

nogod comments on Apr 8, 2019:

this should disqualify her for the next election

William_Mary replies on Apr 8, 2019:

It should at least give major pause for her supporters to so support again!

“Assange Is Not A Journalist!” Yes He Is, Idiot.

silverotter11 comments on Apr 7, 2019:

Indeed and that would go for what's his/her name, Snowden. Hell trump's given classified stuff to known Russian spies he invited to the WH. Not a fan of Assange but his idea for WikiLeaks is great. But even that can be hijacked. The really odd thing is when the truth is out there and not ...

William_Mary replies on Apr 8, 2019:

@silverotter11 according to what I can find yes. His asylum there was extended to 2020. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edward_Snowden

“Assange Is Not A Journalist!” Yes He Is, Idiot.

silverotter11 comments on Apr 7, 2019:

Indeed and that would go for what's his/her name, Snowden. Hell trump's given classified stuff to known Russian spies he invited to the WH. Not a fan of Assange but his idea for WikiLeaks is great. But even that can be hijacked. The really odd thing is when the truth is out there and not ...

William_Mary replies on Apr 7, 2019:

@silverotter11 ........ugh......my like button isn't working right again!

“Assange Is Not A Journalist!” Yes He Is, Idiot.

silverotter11 comments on Apr 7, 2019:

Indeed and that would go for what's his/her name, Snowden. Hell trump's given classified stuff to known Russian spies he invited to the WH. Not a fan of Assange but his idea for WikiLeaks is great. But even that can be hijacked. The really odd thing is when the truth is out there and not ...

William_Mary replies on Apr 7, 2019:

I think you mean Chelsea Manning? But yes Edward Snowden also.

We had a significant amount of new members come into the group the past 3 weeks.

silverotter11 comments on Apr 7, 2019:

"For the record, I don't support either the republican or democratic parties! I see both as a single collaborate entity which serve the same agenda and the same corporate and wealthy oligarch." You posted this comment when the group was started - if not the exact same close enough to get me ...

William_Mary replies on Apr 7, 2019:

Thank you silverotter! You are indeed one of the great members here that contribute to the group on a regular basis. It means a lot to me when people share a thought here and there, and or at least take a moment to hit one of the various choices on the like button. It shows others that we have a sense of validity in our purpose towards others coming in even if not members yet of the group. In which encourages people to give us a chance at challenging their present developed opinion if they're not quite understanding the message we are attempting to put out. I highly appreciate your participation and the others like you!

This is outrageous and worse not a surprise... [youtu.be]

LetzGetReal comments on Apr 2, 2019:

Time to move out the dead weight... Plus a 3rd party is looking more viable. I understand that cronyism is king vs SERVING WE THE PEOPLE... Our "elected leaders" are mostly paid WHORES. AOC is not perfect, yes she makes mistakes but she is learning, earnest in her approach and she seems honest in...

William_Mary replies on Apr 5, 2019:

@SiouxcitySue https://www.patreon.com/therationalnational If you're looking for the source of this particular video. Takes me to a David Doel account on Patreon. You'll have to become a member of that site to view his work, if you're not already. A lot of good independent journalist have their work on that site also. Also a ton of, I'll call them, couch reporters, like myself are on there also. Basically it's another social media style site. But more of a personal blogger style, not like Facebook.

This is outrageous and worse not a surprise... [youtu.be]

SiouxcitySue comments on Apr 4, 2019:

Could someone please explain to me the difference between the DNC and DCCC, and the RNC and RCCC? Could someone please explain to me where the money I donate, online to a specific candidate, ends up?

William_Mary replies on Apr 5, 2019:

The DCCC recruits candidates, raises funds, and organizes races in districts that are expected to yield politically notable or close elections. The DNC is responsible for articulating and promoting the Democratic platform and coordinating party organizational activity. The DNC focuses on the party as a whole, including Presidential races. The DCCC (or "D-Trip") focuses solely on elections for the House of Representatives. This involves recruiting candidates, fundraising, advertising, etc. They do coordinate with each other heavily, but it comes down to specialization. There's also a DSCC for Senate races. RNC and RCCC would be relatively the same agenda.

Russiagate Implodes, Pleasing Trump But Leaving the Left in the Cold [blackagendareport.

Channeler1 comments on Mar 31, 2019:

This is also a product of the great polarized society that America has become! Sad to Say, but the Truth has become irrelevant if it doesn't fit someone's narrative these days! ... And THAT is a major thing to overcome if there is to be ANY hope of truly changing the ridiculously corrupt ...

William_Mary replies on Apr 1, 2019:

If I had a like button that worked I'd love this one. Yea, don't count the Millennial's out just yet. I have my issues with them also, but there's a lot of them avoiding the majority of the MSM illusion and want change. I personally feel they are being lead towards the wrong candidates right now. And I'll go out on the limb and say it coincides with the narrative being directed towards them as being a negative to our society. I wish they would get more in line with the Socialist Equality Party rather than the Democratic Socialist Party of America. More so even with the Green Party. I believe if we're going to get out of this delusion it's going to have to be via SEP or the GP.

Breaking! Ghion Journal Acquired by the Washington Pest for $10 Million [ghionjournal.com]

altschmerz comments on Apr 1, 2019:

They posted that one on Facebook. And I was actually fooled, because I keep forgetting what day it is, until I read the comments!

William_Mary replies on Apr 1, 2019:

That was his article last year for April fools. I was hoping many would miss the date. I had one member last year who obviously didn't make it through the whole article. I occasionally attempt to stress the importance of reading the whole article for this very reason. At least quick read if you get tired on the long one's. Part of the problem with us today in politics is that people tend to think they know everything from the eye catching head title, and they miss everything between. It always reminds me of that Bruce Lee movie where he slaps the kids head for staring at his finger. Missing all that what's between his finger and what it's pointing at.

Trump rants against socialism, but his administration’s crisis deepens [wsws.

altschmerz comments on Apr 1, 2019:

Bernie Sanders pisses me off sometimes, but he’s really the only even moderately progressive person in the party. Sad.

William_Mary replies on Apr 1, 2019:

I wish they'd fix the like button!

My like button isn't working today............hmmmmm

altschmerz comments on Apr 1, 2019:

It is today!

William_Mary replies on Apr 1, 2019:

Mine worked last night but back to flawed again today :-(

Pelosi and McConnell Crank Up NATO Madness [consortiumnews.

Piece2YourPuzzle comments on Apr 1, 2019:

https://twitter.com/KyleKulinski/status/1109533806195814401 Secular Talk Verified account The 'Putin puppet' narrative was always liberal Benghazi. Trump's own policies debunked it: - Arm Ukrainian rebels - NATO buildup on Russian border - US warships in the black sea - Pressuring Germany ...

William_Mary replies on Apr 1, 2019:

I wish they'd fix the like button!

Venezuela: Why is Maduro Still in Power?

nogod comments on Apr 1, 2019:

Any one dares try to tell me that Venezuela is not being attacked by the US and it's crew is sorely misinformed.

William_Mary replies on Apr 1, 2019:

I wish they'd fix the like button!

Russiagate Implodes, Pleasing Trump But Leaving the Left in the Cold [blackagendareport.

Lucy_Fehr comments on Mar 31, 2019:

I've commented to some people I know that the sudden love for the FBI simply because they detest trump was short sighted. I am fearing more and more that trump will have another 4 years and by the time people realize what has really happened, it will be far too late.

William_Mary replies on Mar 31, 2019:

Why does it have to happen before we admit it's actually happening!?! What is it about people like you and I who look at the past and relate it to what we see today while others can't? This is a scenario that has been playing out towards the same agenda since at least the Reagan era. Nearly 5 decades later they are still falling for the same duping.

Israeli Banks Pay Over $1 Billion in Fines for US Tax Evasion Schemes It’s in Israeli media, ...

Outlier comments on Mar 30, 2019:

Americans were Jewish Americans or dual U.S.-Israeli citizens who hid their U.S. citizenship from the Israeli banks

William_Mary replies on Mar 30, 2019:

Yes in a lot of cases it seems.

I want to see a list of "so-called" third world countries that have better Healthcare for the ...

CeliaVL comments on Mar 30, 2019:

Fantastic healthcare in Cuba.

William_Mary replies on Mar 30, 2019:

@ArturoS how do you arrive at a true rating with western entities interfering with healthcare via sanctions when it comes to places like Cuba and Venezuela? I find it impractical to arise to a meaningful conclusion that one is better than another when obstacles stand in the way. Unfair to judge between what we have and what could be isn't logical to our debate in the US.

Consortium News’ Record on Russia-gate—How CN Covered the ‘Scandal’: No.

SiouxcitySue comments on Mar 30, 2019:

I think it was trump's own words and actions that started the whole Russia thing. During his campaign he spent a certain amount of time mentioning Russia in positive tones, capped off with asking Russia to find those emails which magically soon appeared. Then it was the removal of Russian sanctions ...

William_Mary replies on Mar 30, 2019:

@SiouxcitySue I know, it sure makes one wonder how to think about our country today! I'm on board right there with you. And we would be looked on as traitors for questioning such issues :-( Rather than having legitimate concerns for our family after us.

Mueller Report Ends a Shameful Period for the Press [truthdig.

Piece2YourPuzzle comments on Mar 29, 2019:

The media is still doubling down saying it's still possible that, with the other investigations, Trump can be found to have conspired with the Russians to have swayed the 2016 election.

William_Mary replies on Mar 30, 2019:

:-S

Democrats abstain from voting on their own “Green New Deal” [wsws.

altschmerz comments on Mar 29, 2019:

Ha ha, fuck the fucking Democrats. I won’t mention his name because I don’t want to embarrass him or anything, but there’s a member of this site I follow who’s a scientist and is remarkably intelligent. He’s already pointed out how the New Green Deal doesn’t go far enough. I feel the ...

William_Mary replies on Mar 30, 2019:

@altschmerz (Y)

Consortium News’ Record on Russia-gate—How CN Covered the ‘Scandal’: No.

SiouxcitySue comments on Mar 30, 2019:

I think it was trump's own words and actions that started the whole Russia thing. During his campaign he spent a certain amount of time mentioning Russia in positive tones, capped off with asking Russia to find those emails which magically soon appeared. Then it was the removal of Russian sanctions ...

William_Mary replies on Mar 30, 2019:

Since Trump has been president there have been more sanctions placed on Russia. 2 or 3 times now. Russian diplomats have been kicked out of the US. They, the Russian's, are being threatened with war like talk at this very moment for supporting Maduro and being in Venezuela. There is no Trump tower in Moscow. What Russians were or are in the oval office? I don't think the meeting of Trump and Putin ever took place. It was widely frowned on and the offer never produced a meeting. If you're talking about people from his administration, these things always happen between countries. Especially when it comes to X military and intelligence agents, such as in Flynn's case. These people do work in other nations abroad on a regular basis from both party affiliations. This all should have been a job the DOJ, senate, and congress, conducted as these people were brought up for confirmation before being confirmed and allowed into his administration. I have little doubt they knew Flynn was lying during his confirmation hearings. And they probably knew the other guy worked with the Turkish government. And the issue with Ukraine. Especially with Ukraine being it's so new and each party was involved with that overthrow and the money tied to it. While I'll admit Trump's ridiculous rhetoric is cause for concern, it hardly validates the poor manor this false narrative has grown legs and still continues from main stream media. That one statement from a clown like Trump certainly doesn't provide cover for all the issues within that election cycle and the DNC's actions that are being ignored. There is so much more to this, that it's a sad time for humanity to still be engulfed in such an illusion keeping us from knowing the truth of 2016.

That moment when you let everyone know it's all been about money. Credibility goes out the window.

SiouxcitySue comments on Mar 30, 2019:

Perhaps he means if you don't trust it more than donald trump's gut.

William_Mary replies on Mar 30, 2019:

(Y)

Democrats abstain from voting on their own “Green New Deal” [wsws.

altschmerz comments on Mar 29, 2019:

Ha ha, fuck the fucking Democrats. I won’t mention his name because I don’t want to embarrass him or anything, but there’s a member of this site I follow who’s a scientist and is remarkably intelligent. He’s already pointed out how the New Green Deal doesn’t go far enough. I feel the ...

William_Mary replies on Mar 30, 2019:

I don't believe it needs to be that extreme. Vastly changing over to electric cars for transportation would be a great start. And an imperative follow through on this aspect would be to reduce travel time for societies travel to and from work. More people working closer to where they live. We need to redesign our infrastructure according to closer knit communities and working habits. I can even see a corporate type trading for many positions to reduce this. Kind of like we see in sports teams. Building our employment bases around communities rather than having to drive 50 60 miles to get to work. Many could simply use a golf cart to get to work. With schooling so close you could share lunch with your children and or entire family. We need to break this 18th century mode we are in and leap into the 22nd century. Leaving fossil fuels for flight and large scale transportation. Our military compromises the vast majority of our fossil fuel consumption. Perpetual warring mentality for corporate profits and resources with some 900 bases around the world is insanity. Our bases around the world lead to the worse polluted areas found. Within a society of means of production mixed with sensible capitalism in a worldwide effort would erase the need of that barbarian agenda. Today I can see places like Syria who have nothing holding them back at the moment moving towards rebuilding 3 of their once largest cities in rubble now producing such a society. The only thing holding them back would be the westernized war mongers who would be scared shitless if we were to see such a great new way of society achieve such a new platform of existence. We are being held back from advancing towards a better society on purpose. The technology is there and the jobs are there to make it. But we are stuck in their game in which we have to bring an end to first.

Trump-Linked Christian Fundamentalists Are Pouring Dark Money Into Europe, Boosting the Far Right...

altschmerz comments on Mar 29, 2019:

Christianity is like the Black Plague. It spread all over the earth and destroyed so much, and Christians ARE STILL DOING IT. Used against Trump? People voted for this. And I don’t expect much from the piss-poor opposition. If they were any good, this clown wouldn’t have gotten elected in ...

William_Mary replies on Mar 30, 2019:

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Mueller Report Ends a Shameful Period for the Press [truthdig.

silverotter11 comments on Mar 29, 2019:

Back when the shit circus first started - I'm talking about June 2016 - I tried to get friends to stop watching the news feeds and fact check, talk to candidates and investigate trump's background (who listens to New Yorkers, I mean *really?*, but NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO everyone latched on to the...

William_Mary replies on Mar 30, 2019:

? Spot on! All this report has done is magnify the bogus claims from within the MSM. It's simply round 2 of the same claims with hopes that congressional hearings will do what Mueller didn't do. It's a fucking god dam circus gone wild. They are extorting the information to serve the narrative they want us to follow by adding conjecture and ignoring what the report indicates. You'd believe they already have seen the whole report other than the 4 page summary.

Trump-Linked Christian Fundamentalists Are Pouring Dark Money Into Europe, Boosting the Far Right...

AnonySchmoose comments on Mar 29, 2019:

This trend is absolutely terrifying.

William_Mary replies on Mar 30, 2019:

? very!

DnCriminals: the Democrats, a Corrupt Enterprise, Rigged the 2016 Elections, They’ll Do It Again ...

Piece2YourPuzzle comments on Mar 29, 2019:

I think what they did killed at least 2 birds with one stone. Firstly, like you said it covered up and distracted away from them rigging the primary in 2016. Secondly, it sets a precedent for demonizing Russia who is a major geopolitical and economic enemy that makes it easier to get public support ...

William_Mary replies on Mar 30, 2019:

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Why isn't anyone talking about criminal charges?

silverotter11 comments on Mar 29, 2019:

The Mueller report release sorta took center stage. I feel since all corporate shills now seem to be in most government positions main stream media does not want to piss them off so it's just being ignored. Jaded a bit? I've been meaning to check Boeing stock price but actually don't give a damn....

William_Mary replies on Mar 30, 2019:

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Why isn't anyone talking about criminal charges?

Piece2YourPuzzle comments on Mar 29, 2019:

It's a corporation that is tightly involved with the U.S. government in the war business.

William_Mary replies on Mar 30, 2019:

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Vintage photos taken by the EPA reveal what America looked like before pollution was regulated ...

AnonySchmoose comments on Mar 30, 2019:

I remember in the sixties and seventies, the smog would sting my skin. That hasn't happened since the EPA,

William_Mary replies on Mar 30, 2019:

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The media and the Mueller report [wsws.

silverotter11 comments on Mar 27, 2019:

How is it so many do not see this? I have been saying for years corporate dems and most of the gop are working together against the majority of Americans. Both sides are culpable but what is the answer to tis dilemma. Things really are not working for 90% of Americans and the gop is apparently ...

William_Mary replies on Mar 28, 2019:

@silverotter11 it doesn't seem to be. All we can do as individuals is keep trying to get that message out. It's like a drug addiction, they have to make a choice.

The media and the Mueller report [wsws.

silverotter11 comments on Mar 27, 2019:

How is it so many do not see this? I have been saying for years corporate dems and most of the gop are working together against the majority of Americans. Both sides are culpable but what is the answer to tis dilemma. Things really are not working for 90% of Americans and the gop is apparently ...

William_Mary replies on Mar 27, 2019:

I posted an article back a while ago by Teodrose Fikre which he put perfectly within it. Paraphrasing. How do the supporters recognize how the supporters of that party are being duped, yet can't see they are being duped by their own party also? What is Trump doing? He's doing the same god dam thing Obama and Bush did before him. Ok, they each tweak the economy and taxes a little, their way, same results. Money goes to the top and everyone below gets screwed. Tweak healthcare. Corporations keep making billions, a very few get a break while others get screwed. Don't get me wrong. I'm glad some, few, walked out getting a break. But a lot of people got screwed for them to get a break. Trump is policing the world just like all the rest. I mean falsely warring! He's broken every lie he made and his support is getting stronger? And these people can't see the game being played on them and keep participating in it !?!

Shunning Corporate PACs Won’t End Corporate Influence in Elections [truthout.

Piece2YourPuzzle comments on Mar 24, 2019:

There isn't one candidate that I don't have doubts about. It's a shame. And people will tell those that don't vote that they are the problem, but I actually understand because in my adult life I have only voted in 2 presidential elections (2004 and 2016) and in like 1 midterm election (2018 ). I ...

William_Mary replies on Mar 24, 2019:

Right! What in Jill Stein's platform is much different than Sanders was!?! I have catch phase for you. I'm stealing Trumps. The one he tossed out towards African Americans. What do you have to lose? What do we have to lose by voting for Jill Stein. Seriously, can it get anymore fucked up than it is now!?! Am I the only one who can grasp what changes her as president could have done to create a big bang towards change in DC which would filter down to the states? Today we could have the most powerful woman on the planet laughing at the CIA as they attempt to persuade her to overthrow Venezuela. Can you see Jill Stein evacuating the White Helmets and top commanders of terrorist groups to our communities throughout at least 4 different countries!?! Wasting time and money on a wall on the southern border 90% of the population and law enforcement don't want. I could go on with this for a while! But I hear you. I just keep hoping when I wake up the next morning a miracle happened and about 75% of the population suddenly woke up and voted with me.

Whose Blood, Whose Treasure?

Piece2YourPuzzle comments on Mar 21, 2019:

I would never voluntarily sign up to serve those psychos. Anyone who does must not be informed about what's going on. That's not a slight on them. Some people just don't research this stuff or have the time or inclination. Sometimes people who join are entrenched in their beliefs already that ...

William_Mary replies on Mar 22, 2019:

Education and living in an area where employment is scarce is on the top of the list. Allowing our corporations to move our jobs out of the country has great benefits for the war machine.

There is nothing to fear but those promoting it. Democracy down!

SiouxcitySue comments on Mar 18, 2019:

Even if we got everyone on the same page and brought in a (is there such a thing) non-corrupt President, there is still congress to deal with. So they have to leave along with the Administrative Branch. The Bolsheviks tried this in the early 20th Century and look what happened there. It may take a ...

William_Mary replies on Mar 19, 2019:

@SiouxcitySue I'm wondering if the argument of whether the court would accept the case is in a different document now. Which the meme above was part of. I remember the judge asking both parties questions during the determination, which I couldn't find either. I found a lot of sites last night referring to the issues in the meme last night but none of them had links to that particular aspect. I will find it though :-)

There is nothing to fear but those promoting it. Democracy down!

SiouxcitySue comments on Mar 18, 2019:

Even if we got everyone on the same page and brought in a (is there such a thing) non-corrupt President, there is still congress to deal with. So they have to leave along with the Administrative Branch. The Bolsheviks tried this in the early 20th Century and look what happened there. It may take a ...

William_Mary replies on Mar 18, 2019:

You can find the transcript here. I'm having a hard time finding the opening arguments though. I know what's in that meme above has to be in here somewhere as I was following this when it first stated. http://jampac.us/DNCLawsuit/

ALL THE DEMOCRATS VOTING IN THE DEMOCRATIC PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY OF 2020 PLEASE READ THIS PUBLIC ...

SiouxcitySue comments on Mar 18, 2019:

I would love a source for this quote, or a link to the entire ? Pleading??

William_Mary replies on Mar 18, 2019:

Ill dig it up for you soon.

There is nothing to fear but those promoting it. Democracy down!

SiouxcitySue comments on Mar 18, 2019:

Even if we got everyone on the same page and brought in a (is there such a thing) non-corrupt President, there is still congress to deal with. So they have to leave along with the Administrative Branch. The Bolsheviks tried this in the early 20th Century and look what happened there. It may take a ...

William_Mary replies on Mar 18, 2019:

My hope would be investigations into past cover ups from a Green Party or Socialist Equality Party President. Once we got such a President in office who would abandon the empire building with good reasoning stated to the public, I believe it would draw more potential people to these parties to over throw the establishment. Of course this would take time. It took nearly 50 years to get here, It will take time to get out. We have a hoard of politicians who with the help of the media who constantly lie to the public, we need someone to tell these stories in a sense of reality. But you right! Unfortunately though these local and state politicians seldom get a chance to get coverage to show they stand with us. Of course that is with purpose. They made great strides in 2018, but have you heard from them since? All the coverage is on the national stage where those progressives for the most part are showing different colors than they ran on.

Okay here's yet another response from my rep go figure! LANCE GOODEN 5TH DISTRICT, TEXAS ...

William_Mary comments on Mar 17, 2019:

I quit responding to organizations asking me to send in to my representatives on issues of my concern long ago. Or will I waste my time sending a letter to them either. They have a ready generated response to anyone who does so depending on your views. In other words, that same response goes out to ...

William_Mary replies on Mar 17, 2019:

@ChrisCampbell there's nothing right going on in our governance. It's all a scam. Our country is under an illusion of perception management that most of the population is trapped in. I hope one day you'll be able to sort that out. Seeing the truth of what the world is really up against.

Copied from a friend’s FB wall: Meanwhile, Donald Trump has ascended to the U.

William_Mary comments on Mar 17, 2019:

!Mass Conditioning! Here in the US, we are essentially the only mass population unwilling to any longer stand up against the oligarchs. Vietnam. "We have kicked the Vietnam syndrome"--- a quote from GHW Bush as he successfully entered and left Iraq after an illegally waged war, that drew no concern ...

William_Mary replies on Mar 17, 2019:

@Closeted, I don't know of the Constitution declaring any amount of parties or rights to parties? Washington was elected President when there were no parties. The founding fathers were of a mindset of having no parties in hopes of avoiding conflicts. Once they were created all hell broke loose. Which is why we are where we are today. The creation of parties is being used against us. Not only against us but from allowing 3rd parties to become prominent enough to bring them down. McCarthyism was a designed agenda leading us into the first red scare based on deception. The actual agenda to perception management can go back as far as the early 1900's. I have a video of that on the pinned page at "Out Of The Illusion Group" But the CIA began a program around the 50's. Slowly working themselves into the media. Jumping ahead, vastly becoming more evident as the media began to monopolize. Also with Hollywood. This is why we have so many X military and intelligence agents experts on our MSM news shows now. They're there to condition the audience to a managed perception of what the world is and how our politicians want us to believe it is. Venezuela being a prime example right now. The repetitive mode they spin of the lies is designed to trap our population into believing an illusion they need for invasion. It works so well even people who now know Iraq was a lie, they'll now willing to send their families off to be essentially murdered in another war if the government so feels to do so. How many people in our country lost family members in Iraq over a lie do you hear about confronting our government? Fucking none! Does this make sense to you? It sure the hell doesn't to me.

Copied from a friend’s FB wall: Meanwhile, Donald Trump has ascended to the U.

MikeInBatonRouge comments on Mar 17, 2019:

Okay, soapbox coming: A huge concern I have, though not my only one, is how much we seem to keep ignoring the massively disruptive role V. Putin has played, and continues to play, in undermining our democracy. I don't disagree with the article, as far as it goes(except the misuse of the claim of ...

William_Mary replies on Mar 17, 2019:

@MikeInBatonRouge that doesn't surprise me, sadly.

Copied from a friend’s FB wall: Meanwhile, Donald Trump has ascended to the U.

MikeInBatonRouge comments on Mar 17, 2019:

Okay, soapbox coming: A huge concern I have, though not my only one, is how much we seem to keep ignoring the massively disruptive role V. Putin has played, and continues to play, in undermining our democracy. I don't disagree with the article, as far as it goes(except the misuse of the claim of ...

William_Mary replies on Mar 17, 2019:

You're still stuck on Putin!?! Ludicrous! If you had at least mentioned Israel, I might have a degree of faith in you. Let this one sink in for a moment. If Russia and Putin are so bad, why do we continue to have a space program with them? We can't even get to space anymore without their help. And their technology to get into space was/is better than ours. Which is one of the reasons we quit blowing our astronauts up trying to get their. Seriously, what are you going to do when Mueller's report comes out, and after over 2 years of independent journalism telling us their was no Russiagate to prove was right all along?

Chris Hedges: Democrats may well lose to Trump again, and Bernie Sanders is "naive" [salon.

48thRonin comments on Mar 15, 2019:

Well there’s a problem with the ideology as well as a solution. Trump yesterday pretty much gave a green light for violence at political rallies especially those of his competitors. And the second that someone dies or there’s a mass casualty incident just as what occurred in New Zealand ...

William_Mary replies on Mar 16, 2019:

@48thRonin our military uses the bulk of fossil fuels our society is accountable for. And I understand the use of fuel in transportation all to well. I've worked in it for the past 15 years. "It's 50 years to late" you're answering my questions and making my points in a lot of areas. Great strides can be accomplished in the social aspect of fossil fuels alone to begin a turn around. Other social transportation also. Again referring back to the limitations on technology our society has been engulfed in for the benefit of the oligarchs, on purpose. I don't want to quit riding my motorcycles either. But I'd welcome a regulation on times I can to a degree. Trade our cars in for electric cars I can afford. For the good of the future.

Chris Hedges: Democrats may well lose to Trump again, and Bernie Sanders is "naive" [salon.

48thRonin comments on Mar 15, 2019:

Well there’s a problem with the ideology as well as a solution. Trump yesterday pretty much gave a green light for violence at political rallies especially those of his competitors. And the second that someone dies or there’s a mass casualty incident just as what occurred in New Zealand ...

William_Mary replies on Mar 16, 2019:

@48thRonin ummm, why not just enact the new green deal.

Chris Hedges: Democrats may well lose to Trump again, and Bernie Sanders is "naive" [salon.

48thRonin comments on Mar 15, 2019:

Well there’s a problem with the ideology as well as a solution. Trump yesterday pretty much gave a green light for violence at political rallies especially those of his competitors. And the second that someone dies or there’s a mass casualty incident just as what occurred in New Zealand ...

William_Mary replies on Mar 16, 2019:

@48thRonin we've had technology for decades to eliminate the issues we are facing today. But what good are they if you can't get the governments to enable them, as they do the bidding for the oligarchs. Expected? Right, we expect our government to do the right things for society. I guess I'll just keep fighting for future generations as you give up, dig in, excepting defeat. I believe our youth deserve a good fight from those of us who excepted to long. Their world should deserve that for our ignorance of not waking up sooner.

Chris Hedges: Democrats may well lose to Trump again, and Bernie Sanders is "naive" [salon.

48thRonin comments on Mar 15, 2019:

Well there’s a problem with the ideology as well as a solution. Trump yesterday pretty much gave a green light for violence at political rallies especially those of his competitors. And the second that someone dies or there’s a mass casualty incident just as what occurred in New Zealand ...

William_Mary replies on Mar 16, 2019:

@48thRonin land mass is going to shrink with climate change. We have already went over the tipping point of no return, governments refusing to acknowledge this and take actions to slow it down. Large parts of the planet are going to become to hot for human life, also taking vast amounts of farm land. Flooded out or also to hot to grow in. Willingness to accept this for our future families as you seem to be willing to do is not acceptable in my opinion. Quite frankly, that's exactly what got us here.

Lawyers' Committee 'Names Names' in New 9/11 Grand Jury Filing [ae911truth.org]

altschmerz comments on Mar 13, 2019:

This source is rated as "mixed" accuracy in Media Bias/Fact Check. https://mediabiasfactcheck.com/architects-engineers-for-9-11-truth/

William_Mary replies on Mar 15, 2019:

@Closeted my problem with this is it isn't a news source, or a think tank. It's a group of engineers and architects using their expertise in the field of their background and education. That's rather difficult to claim they have a means to give them a mixed review without expertise analysis to compare with. Who did they refer to to compare findings? That isn't included in their public announcement which I find to be totally unfair suggesting an agenda.

Thoughts on him?

SageDave comments on Mar 14, 2019:

I would like to see the rest of the article before I comment.

William_Mary replies on Mar 15, 2019:

https://www.c-span.org/video/?c4728533/biden-defends-ruling-class

Lawyers' Committee 'Names Names' in New 9/11 Grand Jury Filing [ae911truth.org]

altschmerz comments on Mar 13, 2019:

This source is rated as "mixed" accuracy in Media Bias/Fact Check. https://mediabiasfactcheck.com/architects-engineers-for-9-11-truth/

William_Mary replies on Mar 15, 2019:

Seriously!?! How does that work? They have a case presently going through the judicial system under a mixed review? They either do or don't have a case presently being represented in the judicial system. It can't be mixed. They may claim the evidence needs to be reviewed, and it most likely will if and when the case continues, in the judicial system. The fact they are willing to put their reputations on the line in court, I'll walk out on the limb with them, for now. And the only evidence this site refers to when attempting to refute their claims is the 9/11 commission. That is fucking ludicrous! One name for you from that commission that should give you major pause. Robert Mueller! Yea, the same Robert Mueller doing the Russiagate investigation. Who has a history of conducting very questionable investigations. And the 9/11 commission is one of the most questioned investigations on the top of his list. Nearly half of those on that commission complained they didn't receive enough time or money to do a proper investigation. Nearly all evidence that went against the government narrative was thrown out and never taken seriously, or received proper handled. That includes personal accounts and samples taken from ground zero. Anything resembling a dissent from the government narrative was basically ignored. Everything else on that site review is rhetoric used to sway people away from searching for truth. Just for shits and giggles I did the 2 polls. It gave me some slight confidence in humans. Conspiracy Level: Architects & Engineers for 9/11 Truth Tin Foil Hat38.17% (71 votes) None34.95% (65 votes) Mild12.90% (24 votes) Strong12.37% (23 votes) Moderate1.61% (3 votes) People having a strong trust in A&E are only topped by 6 votes by the tin hat non caring. Pseudoscience Level: Architects & Engineers for 9/11 Truth None54.61% (83 votes) Quackery21.71% (33 votes) Strong9.87% (15 votes) Mild8.55% (13 votes) Moderate5.26% (8 votes) People who believe A&E are not a conspiracy group are far ahead. I think I'm in good company. Although the difference between the 2 polls tells me I or a lot of the people taking the polls didn't quite understand what they were taking. I would think if everyone took both polls they would me more towards an equal ratio. Clearly this is not the case being the bottom polls show a large amount of trust in A&E.

Pelosi Tacitly Admits That Russiagate Is Bullshit [caitlinjohnstone.

Redmon17 comments on Mar 13, 2019:

So lacking in research and full of erroneous assertions, faulty reasoning, poor syntax and misspelling, it doesn’t warrant commenting on.

William_Mary replies on Mar 14, 2019:

but yet u did

US Regime Change Blueprint Proposed Venezuelan Electricity Blackouts as ‘Watershed Event’ The...

48thRonin comments on Mar 13, 2019:

I had a talk with this guy last week that was an Army ranger that told me that they were training for a contingency plan for Venezuela all the way to 2015 when he was still in. So none of this isn’t a surprise and just that trump probably doesn’t want it but Bolton has close friends in ...

William_Mary replies on Mar 13, 2019:

Given the nature of Bolten's past and getting away with it, I'd feel safe out on the limb he has people in the deep state watching over him. These people Trump has recently put around him are the strings taking orders from the hands working the puppet below them. And right now there are a lot of puppets putting on a show.

Pelosi Tacitly Admits That Russiagate Is Bullshit [caitlinjohnstone.

Sardonicyouth comments on Mar 12, 2019:

I’m not sure on that reading. She said impeachment was pointless, as they’d never be able to get the vote in the senate.

William_Mary replies on Mar 13, 2019:

And why would it be pointless?

Here Comes Joe Biden and It's Worse Than You Thought The former vice president is eager to ...

Piece2YourPuzzle comments on Mar 11, 2019:

"But consumers, workers, and leaders have the power to hold every corporation to a higher standard, not simply cast business as the enemy or let industry off the hook." Consumers might have that power in certain situations, but not all, and workers hardly ever have that power. Leaders? Does he ...

William_Mary replies on Mar 11, 2019:

Hence my statement above (ummm, Biden must have slept through the 2016 primary then, huh?) We had no power to hold anyone accountable when the election was rigged for Clinton who obviously, as Biden, work in the favor of all those Biden listed.

An Open Letter to Ilhan Omar, the Lioness Who Entered the Halls of Hyenas [ghionjournal.

zesty comments on Mar 9, 2019:

This happens when a bunch of barbarians get transferred to the civilized word and elect a "representative". What a bad joke!

William_Mary replies on Mar 10, 2019:

@Gooniesnvrdie I've been around the block with her before over the Venezuelan issue going on now. She is rather full of the MSM's delusional rhetoric. Claimed she has came from a dictatorship run country like that in Venezuela. I personally take that as meaning she packed up all her wealth and abandoned her people.

JOHN PILGER: The War on Venezuela is Built on Lies [consortiumnews.

Seminarian comments on Feb 24, 2019:

Moduro is an authoritarian dictator. That is just the truth. That is why authoritarian Putin supports him and authoritarian Trump(Putin's Puppit) will do nothing of any consequence to over throw him. As usually happens, Socialist Idealism was undermined by authoritarian opportunism in Venezuela....

William_Mary replies on Mar 10, 2019:

@Trajan61 if you studied a little history you'd realize, as experts have warned, capitalism will eventually eats itself. Take a good look around the world. That's capitalism eating itself. And they've let it go so long that the planet is now about to eat us. And they know this and still refuse to take steps towards slowing that process down. SO much we've already reached the tipping point. And guess what. Those people you are supporting, are going to let it eat, if not you, the family you leave behind, because they don't care about you and more than they care about me. They're in a position to ride it out and let us eat each other. They've known this since the 60's and played it out this way for their benefit. North Korea isn't a socialist country for one thing. It's an authoritarian ruled country. Obviously, when it comes to Cuba, your stuck in the rhetoric of the illusion the establishments media has you believing. Good luck with your ideology though. It's been interesting. Unempire

JOHN PILGER: The War on Venezuela is Built on Lies [consortiumnews.

Seminarian comments on Feb 24, 2019:

Moduro is an authoritarian dictator. That is just the truth. That is why authoritarian Putin supports him and authoritarian Trump(Putin's Puppit) will do nothing of any consequence to over throw him. As usually happens, Socialist Idealism was undermined by authoritarian opportunism in Venezuela....

William_Mary replies on Mar 10, 2019:

@Trajan61 yea, another side to a story and intelligent debate just wouldn't fit into a conservative group I guess. You'd rather have another smart ass over that. Who can make up their own facts to go with the illusions the system puts out there for us. Thanks for the reply and saving me the time though. I highly appreciate it!

JOHN PILGER: The War on Venezuela is Built on Lies [consortiumnews.

Seminarian comments on Feb 24, 2019:

Moduro is an authoritarian dictator. That is just the truth. That is why authoritarian Putin supports him and authoritarian Trump(Putin's Puppit) will do nothing of any consequence to over throw him. As usually happens, Socialist Idealism was undermined by authoritarian opportunism in Venezuela....

William_Mary replies on Mar 10, 2019:

@Trajan61 , which one of us are you directing your comment to?

An Open Letter to Ilhan Omar, the Lioness Who Entered the Halls of Hyenas [ghionjournal.

zesty comments on Mar 9, 2019:

This happens when a bunch of barbarians get transferred to the civilized word and elect a "representative". What a bad joke!

William_Mary replies on Mar 10, 2019:

@Gooniesnvrdie she's referring to Ilhan Omar as barbarian. Probably without knowing a dam thing about this woman's life. zesty, also having been a transplant from another country here, obviously thinks she is of better DNA. She's all gun hoe for racist imperialism and colonization for resources for the benefit of the few.

Chinagate: A Florida Massage Parlor Owner Has Been Selling Chinese Execs Access to Trump at ...

silverotter11 comments on Mar 9, 2019:

Mitch McConnell has a lot of ties to China.

William_Mary replies on Mar 9, 2019:

I'm sure many do. Same as with Russia. This is the very reason everyone should have questioned the Russiagate narrative from the start. Every one of the top politicians around the world have some sort of relationship with other national politicians which also stretch into the intelligence and business areas. You simply can't have a sense of diplomacy without that. Outside of the business aspect anyways. But as far as world politics and intelligence issues, it's a must. And it's only obvious due to the corruption these people engage in on a regular basis business will filter into that arena. The Bill Clinton and Boris Yeltsin episode is a prime example. Since the 80's, who the hell knows how many relationships like that have and are going on between politicians and companies between us and China with all our manufacturing moving over their and the quagmire of social disruption taken place here since that era. Which is why I often claim these countries are most likely all working together to hood wink us all. If you look at the involvement of Russia in Syria, what did they really do to deter death in all those major cities over there? They didn't provide much protection for those citizens in which these historic cities were turned to large mounds of rubble and 100's of thousands were killed. So either Russia has no air defense or to scared to really make a point? Basically, Clinton got her no fly zone without having to declare a no fly zone! So what's in store for Venezuela when shit hits the fan there? I sometimes think Russia is only there to play a part as a double spy on our manufactured enemies.

JOHN PILGER: The War on Venezuela is Built on Lies [consortiumnews.

nogod comments on Mar 8, 2019:

And now Venezuela is under a country wide blackout. This reeks of CIA. But that's only my opinion

William_Mary replies on Mar 9, 2019:

I'm presently trying to get more information on that now! I found it suspicious that Marco Rubio from one report managed to be able to tweet about this merely 3 minutes after the power went out!

This Campaign Finance Loophole Gives Rich Politicians a Big Fundraising Advantage Several top ...

buckeyehoppy comments on Mar 9, 2019:

This is a national embarrassment. All federal level elections (House, Senate and President) need to be publically financed and subject to campaign time limits of no campaigning until 60 days prior to the election. The galactic sums of money coursing through our elections basically denies the ...

William_Mary replies on Mar 9, 2019:

I would also argue that this is also a problem in state politics. It was never so much evident as in 2018. And part of the reason why our states continue to move to the right with each election cycle. As the oligarch have bought out the state politicians giving power to the right, they then gerrymander the state to their favor. And then those politicians stack their courts with right leaning judicial appointees, often with the help of ignorant voters.

An Open Letter to Ilhan Omar, the Lioness Who Entered the Halls of Hyenas [ghionjournal.

davknight comments on Mar 9, 2019:

My only response is, what did she say that wasn't/isn't true?

William_Mary replies on Mar 9, 2019:

Her apology. Being forced to apologize for something she didn't indicate is not a truth. It sets a false narrative towards the establishments agenda to quell dissenting speak against AIPAC. Which she is not only entitled to do, but should do so in support of the American people. Which Teodrose Fikre confronts in this piece and warns her of, becoming powerless if she allows them to control her in such a manor. As he also stated, that AOC has allowed them to do to her. But I think I understand you reply. Maybe you just didn't read the article, or enough to get the full sense of the issue?

Max Blumenthal Searches for Communist Dictatorship at Venezuelan Luxury Mall Max Blumenthal ...

Piece2YourPuzzle comments on Mar 7, 2019:

Did you see the other video he did in the supermarket?

William_Mary replies on Mar 8, 2019:

Yes, it was posted. And he did one in at least 2 different open air markets. Items in those open air markets were with items MSM are telling us can't be found in Venezuela, and cost reduced under that of in the markets for lower class and working people. Also posted last week.

AHEAD OF DEWINE’S STATE OF THE STATE, A LOOK AT HOW OHIO HAS FARED UNDER GOP CONTROL ...

altschmerz comments on Mar 6, 2019:

WHY do people vote Republican.

William_Mary replies on Mar 6, 2019:

That's my Governor :-(

Watch | The US Humanitarian Aid Ploy to Venezuela Explained As you watch this video, nearly 40 ...

altschmerz comments on Mar 6, 2019:

I saw video footage of Venezuelans getting tear gassed by their troops for trying to access American aid though. Where did that come from?

William_Mary replies on Mar 6, 2019:

I'd have to know what video you're talking about. The only conflict in the video in this article is of opposition groups on the Colombian side of the border where the fake aid is. That they, the opposition, ended up setting fire to. I highly doubt there are many Venezuelans in those groups. Word is they are gangs out of Columbia working with the opposition. The only time I know of Venezuelan police using tear gas was during the riots in 2014 that Abby Martin was covering. Is that the video you're talking about? And that wasn't civilians going after aid. That was simply chaos being created by the opposition. In which they then also set fire to food.

Why the Republicans' New "Red Scare" Tactics Ring False [commondreams.

DenoPenno comments on Mar 4, 2019:

Indeed the false "red scare" goes back into Eisenhower days and is put on Bernie and AOC wrongly. The move now is to convince everyone (or as many as possible) that there is no chance for us unless we re-elect Trump. I'm going on 73 and I've never seen, heard, or read more political lies in my life....

William_Mary replies on Mar 5, 2019:

@DenoPenno Deno, good to see you. I was just thinking about you today. I thought I was going to have to send you a message to see if you were still kicking it.