This video is worth watching.

steve148 comments on Jul 20, 2018:

Thank you for this link. I only have one comment about what he said. He said one man will bring us down (paraphrasing). He said is was Trump. He needed to include the republican congress. Again thanks for sharing this.

mcgeo52 replies on Jul 21, 2018:

You're welcome. Thanks for taking the time to watch it. Please pass it on.

This video is worth watching.

steve148 comments on Jul 20, 2018:

Thank you for this link. I only have one comment about what he said. He said one man will bring us down (paraphrasing). He said is was Trump. He needed to include the republican congress. Again thanks for sharing this.

mcgeo52 replies on Jul 21, 2018:

You're welcome. Thanks for taking the time to watch it. Please pass it on.

In response to a comment on the behaviour of women, on behalf of the group I posted the following: ...

mcgeo52 comments on Jul 19, 2018:

I miss Bruce (Utah). He was one of my favorite people to hang out with. One of the highest compliments I have ever been paid was being called the Utah Phillips of ukulele.

mcgeo52 replies on Jul 20, 2018:

@FrayedBear, I have some great memories of hanging out with him at the Strawberry Music Festival. Good times.

This man knows no bounds! [newyorker.com]

HippieChick58 comments on Jul 19, 2018:

It is sad that we have to remark on grammatically correct sentences. Obama's eloquence is so beautiful, like fine china. The other guy is like the dishes from microwave meals.

mcgeo52 replies on Jul 20, 2018:

If listening to Obama is like dining off of fine china, listening to tRump is like eating off a dirty floor.

Presidential sayings

Krysia22 comments on Jul 19, 2018:

Shall I say total lack of integrity, substance, and depth?

mcgeo52 replies on Jul 19, 2018:

Yes, Capt. Obvious, you may say that.

Trump must not be removed before the mid-term elections: My belief is if this were to happen at ...

Lukian comments on Jul 19, 2018:

Democrates need to win big in November and make Trump a lame President until 2020.

mcgeo52 replies on Jul 19, 2018:

You have a typo on February 2019.

The question is, are we going to stop it?

Our_existence comments on Jul 19, 2018:

Hang Traitor tRump and his RepubliTHUGS

mcgeo52 replies on Jul 19, 2018:

Let's make this a fashion statement for the top Republicans.

Protestors ouside WH demand impeachment. [politicususa.com]

Outlier comments on Jul 19, 2018:

Time for a necktie party!

mcgeo52 replies on Jul 19, 2018:

I agree.

Lest we forget, tRump is not alone in his treason.

egyptrican comments on Jul 19, 2018:

Oh yeah… All those religious hypocrites!

mcgeo52 replies on Jul 19, 2018:

@egyptrican, Dana Rohrabacher has far more than his share of faults. Being religious is not one of them.

Largest Voting Machine Vendor in US Admits Its Systems Had Remote-Access Software Installed! ...

FrayedBear comments on Jul 19, 2018:

Unless the remote access can manipulate counting, add to or remove votes already cast where is the problem?

mcgeo52 replies on Jul 19, 2018:

@FrayedBear, since the program is designed to count the ballots, remote access absolutely makes a manipulation of the count possible. I can't think of any other reason to have such a back door.

[motherboard.vice.com] Top voting machines delivered with software changes. Link is above.

Krysia22 comments on Jul 17, 2018:

If there are voting machines still loaded with PCAnywhere remote access software, we are in deep shit for the next elections.

mcgeo52 replies on Jul 18, 2018:

True.

Here's another graphic you can share.

mtnhome comments on Jul 17, 2018:

Aha... his signature red necktie in a new style! How timely!

mcgeo52 replies on Jul 17, 2018:

It should be the rage among Republican leaders this fall.

Here's another graphic you can share.

shockwaverider comments on Jul 17, 2018:

Who could possibly support Trump now? Open treason.

mcgeo52 replies on Jul 17, 2018:

I would favor tRump's support coming from the gallows.

Per 18 USC 2381, “Whoever, owing allegiance to the United States, levies war against them or ...

Strabo comments on Jul 17, 2018:

I wish you luck getting rid of that bloated orange dirtbag!

mcgeo52 replies on Jul 17, 2018:

@Strabo, the Cal State Long Beach school colors are black and gold. It's more a yellow than an orange.

Per 18 USC 2381, “Whoever, owing allegiance to the United States, levies war against them or ...

Strabo comments on Jul 17, 2018:

I wish you luck getting rid of that bloated orange dirtbag!

mcgeo52 replies on Jul 17, 2018:

Thanks, mate. Just one thing. Our local baseball team is called the Dirtbags. I'd rather people would stop insulting them.

Trump is a pure TRAITOR! This disgraceful showing of the criminal purity of traitorous trump! ...

Freedompath comments on Jul 16, 2018:

And how can the REPUBLICANS, sit and Twiddle their thumbs, giving fuel to his unbelievable public behavior, while American is being town apart? What are they thinking? They have more power than the average citizen, AND THEY DO NOTHING! Do they have an escape plan, unknown to Americans, when IT ALL...

mcgeo52 replies on Jul 17, 2018:

@Freedompath, I believe it will get straightened out. Just be sure you are well stocked up on popcorn.

Trump is a pure TRAITOR! This disgraceful showing of the criminal purity of traitorous trump! ...

Freedompath comments on Jul 16, 2018:

And how can the REPUBLICANS, sit and Twiddle their thumbs, giving fuel to his unbelievable public behavior, while American is being town apart? What are they thinking? They have more power than the average citizen, AND THEY DO NOTHING! Do they have an escape plan, unknown to Americans, when IT ALL...

mcgeo52 replies on Jul 17, 2018:

@Freedompath, I believe it will get straightened out. Just be sure you are well stocked up on popcorn.

Trump is a pure TRAITOR! This disgraceful showing of the criminal purity of traitorous trump! ...

Freedompath comments on Jul 16, 2018:

And how can the REPUBLICANS, sit and Twiddle their thumbs, giving fuel to his unbelievable public behavior, while American is being town apart? What are they thinking? They have more power than the average citizen, AND THEY DO NOTHING! Do they have an escape plan, unknown to Americans, when IT ALL...

mcgeo52 replies on Jul 16, 2018:

Did you notice the arrest of Mariia Batina today? The timing was not a coincidence. She was channeling money through the NRA and it wasn't just going to tRump. If the Republicans actually go after him, they will open up Pandora's box on themselves.

Trump is a pure TRAITOR! This disgraceful showing of the criminal purity of traitorous trump! ...

KKGator comments on Jul 16, 2018:

Forget impeachment. He should be arrested, tried, convicted, and executed for Treason.

mcgeo52 replies on Jul 16, 2018:

He has to be impeached or resign before he can be tried. Hung for treason, or life with Bubba as a cellmate after being convicted for raping and trafficking underage girls? Tough call.

This is not a good time to be standing in front of fans. [facebook.com]

kmdskit3 comments on Jul 16, 2018:

Shared on FB. This IS huge!

mcgeo52 replies on Jul 16, 2018:

And I don't believe the timing was a coincidence.

This time they actually arrested, not just indicted, a Russian. [nytimes.com]

silverotter11 comments on Jul 16, 2018:

Moving in the right direction. I wonder just how deep the gop's involvment is. IMO, the more they refuse to do anything about trump the guiltier they look. They seem intent on burning the party to the ground.

mcgeo52 replies on Jul 16, 2018:

If they go after tRump, everything on Ryan, McConnell, et al comes out. There's a reason they look guilty.

Total Witch Hunt

Switchcraft comments on Jul 16, 2018:

today was collusion on it's own

mcgeo52 replies on Jul 16, 2018:

@Switchcraft, when Tea Partier like Joe Walsh have started using the word, I think it's time to call it what it is.

Total Witch Hunt

Switchcraft comments on Jul 16, 2018:

today was collusion on it's own

mcgeo52 replies on Jul 16, 2018:

You misspelled "treason".

Dentist? did he say dentist?

silverotter11 comments on Jul 16, 2018:

putin's getting everything he wants from traitor trump.

mcgeo52 replies on Jul 16, 2018:

What did you expect? Hell, the two bit tinpot Kim Jong Un got everything he wanted from tRump.

Welcome to five new members to the group: - @Blindbird who is into blues, bluegrass, sad Irish ...

FrayedBear comments on Jul 16, 2018:

Welcome to @mcgeo52, @Bigwavedave. Pull up a chair and let us know your preferences.

mcgeo52 replies on Jul 16, 2018:

@FrayedBear, if you go to the Songs page on my personal music site (http://geo.mccalip.com) you will find links to YouTube, SoundCloud, and BandCamp. I also have lead sheets with lyrics and chords posted.

Welcome to five new members to the group: - @Blindbird who is into blues, bluegrass, sad Irish ...

FrayedBear comments on Jul 16, 2018:

Welcome to @mcgeo52, @Bigwavedave. Pull up a chair and let us know your preferences.

mcgeo52 replies on Jul 16, 2018:

I have been actively involved as audience, fan, listener in the Southern California folk/acoustic music scene since the early '70s. I run a website that members of this group might find of interest, http://acousticmusic.net. I will warn you that I haven't had much time lately to keep iy updated. I also started playing ukulele in August 2010 and by October of that year I was writing songs. I have developed an interesting niche doing protest songs on ukulele. Coming out of the folk scene, I am used to performers doing at least one gospel number in their set. I can do at least 30 minutes of religious songs as part of my set. Ok, I'll be honest, they are more like sacrilegious songs, and I am pretty much equal opportunity when it comes to which religions I offend. I also run an open mic every Wednesday evening in downtown Long Beach. If any of you are in the area, feel free to stop by and perform, or just listen.

Anybody here other than me love soy chorizo?

Count_Viceroy comments on Jul 15, 2018:

Here's my favorite

mcgeo52 replies on Jul 15, 2018:

That is the one I mentioned. It is my favorite, too. Sometimes Food4Less has it on special at 4 for $5 And I stock up. It freezes very well.

A little series... love the zeppelin!

KKGator comments on Jul 15, 2018:

the trumptenberg Oh, the humanity.

mcgeo52 replies on Jul 15, 2018:

What humanity?

Hi Americans, why do you call Trump 45?

mcgeo52 comments on Jul 14, 2018:

It's really just simple math.

mcgeo52 replies on Jul 15, 2018:

@silverotter11, tRump has to be having a very good day to qualify as a post turtle.

I, and several, family members, worked in the aerospace industry for decades here in Southern ...

engineer_in_nj comments on Jul 14, 2018:

baby boomers took control and they ruined their parent's achievement. It is as simple as that.

mcgeo52 replies on Jul 14, 2018:

The first boomer elected President was Bill Clinton. The space program was pretty much dead by the time he took office. A number of boomers I know worked in various parts of what little was left of the space program. Your answer is both overly simplistic and wrong.

Hi Americans, why do you call Trump 45?

mcgeo52 comments on Jul 14, 2018:

It's really just simple math.

mcgeo52 replies on Jul 14, 2018:

I take it from the response that we don't have a lot of G W Bush fans in this group.

If you like Trump’s Tax Reform, have I ever got a deal for you?

mtnhome comments on Jul 13, 2018:

This will all HAVE to be undone and straightened-out as soon as Dems have a clear all-around majority... and the balls to do it and get all the blame for "raising taxes". It always happens that way. GOP screws it up, Dems have to go in and clean-up the mess and take the heat. Swinging pendulum. The ...

mcgeo52 replies on Jul 14, 2018:

It's the two Santas strategy. If you are not familiar with it, look it up.

Wite? Seriously?! Wow!!! What college did she go ?

KKGator comments on Jul 13, 2018:

SMFH It's for people like this that the word "twatwaffle" was invented. Her "college" should rescind her degree. And exactly WTF is "suburian"?

mcgeo52 replies on Jul 14, 2018:

Seriously, @KKGator, I have friends who I would classify as twatwaffles. They're blondes who are dumb as rocks, but they are basically good people. I wish you wouldn't insult twatwaffles like this.

A 45 suppose to be funny. Remember. LMAO.

mcgeo52 comments on Jul 13, 2018:

If you are saying it's God's will that we have tRump in the White House, I'm saying that's just another reason for me to be an atheist.

mcgeo52 replies on Jul 13, 2018:

@BettyColeman, that was a generic you. I know better than to think that you, personally, would ever think that. I apologize for the confusion.

The Lady in red unfortunately doesn’t apply to her politics

AntaresRose comments on Jul 13, 2018:

Great picture and that prime minister has a look like a cat who just had a bath!

mcgeo52 replies on Jul 13, 2018:

@LucyLoohoo, I believe his ignorance offends her more than anything else about him.

The look that can launch a thousand memes.

egyptrican comments on Jul 13, 2018:

Moron!

mcgeo52 replies on Jul 13, 2018:

To my amazement, I agree with Rupert Murdoch on something. tRump is not a moron, he's an idiot. Specifically he is an idiot savant whose "gift" is demagoguery.

Complete Failure

wowspring comments on Jul 13, 2018:

Mouth like a butthole, in more ways than one!

mcgeo52 replies on Jul 13, 2018:

That will come in handy when he meets with Putin.

The Lady in red unfortunately doesn’t apply to her politics

AntaresRose comments on Jul 13, 2018:

Great picture and that prime minister has a look like a cat who just had a bath!

mcgeo52 replies on Jul 13, 2018:

I've seen a similar expression on Angela Merkel's face any time she has to deal with tRump.

Love it! So disrespectful.

LucyLoohoo comments on Jul 13, 2018:

Ahhhh...public ridicule! Couldn't happen to a more DESERVING treasonous groper!

mcgeo52 replies on Jul 13, 2018:

He gives traitors and gropers a bad name.

I really loved that hearing yesterday.

Freedompath comments on Jul 13, 2018:

That hearing was unbelievable! Unbelievable... in the sense that this hearing was to attack the WHOLE FBI, over personal text messages...sent by two individuals! The ‘MINDSET’ of these elected officials is fuel for what ails, this country right now! These ‘elected officials’ had no ...

mcgeo52 replies on Jul 13, 2018:

That is what that committee has been up to for the last 5 years. Remember they are the people who brought you the Benghazi "investigations".

Why I Want a Republican to Replace Trump.

Our_existence comments on Jul 13, 2018:

Republicans are organized crime

mcgeo52 replies on Jul 13, 2018:

Congratulations, you win the understatement of the week award. This automatically enters you in the understatement of the month competition.

Why I Want a Republican to Replace Trump.

dkp93 comments on Jul 11, 2018:

Good luck finding a republican who would declare the election a fraud.

mcgeo52 replies on Jul 13, 2018:

@Lincoln55, There are actually three pieces. if you read ALL of them (instead of coming off like a theater critic who pans a play after only seeing the third act) you will understand what I am attempting to do is lay out a way to recover from the Trump disaster that is actually doable within the constraints of the Constitution and the law, and won't take at least a generation. Yes, I have access to sources and information that I am not at liberty to share here. I know that will give you an excuse to completely discredit me. So be it. Just know that there are people who truly care about this country, are in a position to hopefully save it, and are working diligently to do so. In the mean time, if you can come up with a better plan for dealing with this disaster, please share it.

Why I Want a Republican to Replace Trump.

dkp93 comments on Jul 11, 2018:

Good luck finding a republican who would declare the election a fraud.

mcgeo52 replies on Jul 13, 2018:

@Lincoln55, until you are ready to read the entirety of what I have posted I owe you nothing.

Why I Want a Republican to Replace Trump.

Lincoln55 comments on Jul 13, 2018:

@mcgeo52 You keep telling people to read the second note. After reading the first one, why would they invest anymore of their time on the second. I suggest you contact Fox News. They're waiting on a voice of logic like yours.

mcgeo52 replies on Jul 13, 2018:

@Lincoln55, you are the one choosing to make uniformed criticisms.

My gym update ! So I went online last night after coming on here complaining about the annoying ...

Knd502 comments on Jul 13, 2018:

Christian music for CrossFit?! Dafuq?!

mcgeo52 replies on Jul 13, 2018:

@Knd502, touché!

Why I Want a Republican to Replace Trump.

mcgeo52 comments on Jul 12, 2018:

I have presented a possibility here for undoing the damage that has been done to our country. It is, at least in theory, a workable plan. Yes, there are things that could go wrong, but that is usually the case in life. If you have a better plan please feel free to share it.

mcgeo52 replies on Jul 13, 2018:

@Lincoln55, read this comment. Let me know if you have a better plan.

Why I Want a Republican to Replace Trump.

dkp93 comments on Jul 11, 2018:

Good luck finding a republican who would declare the election a fraud.

mcgeo52 replies on Jul 13, 2018:

@Lincoln55, she has been presented the idea. And I am not the only one who has contacted her regarding this.

Why I Want a Republican to Replace Trump.

Lincoln55 comments on Jul 13, 2018:

@mcgeo52 You keep telling people to read the second note. After reading the first one, why would they invest anymore of their time on the second. I suggest you contact Fox News. They're waiting on a voice of logic like yours.

mcgeo52 replies on Jul 13, 2018:

If you don't even read the second note, your comments are uniformed bashing and not worth a response.

Why I Want a Republican to Replace Trump.

dkp93 comments on Jul 11, 2018:

Good luck finding a republican who would declare the election a fraud.

mcgeo52 replies on Jul 13, 2018:

@Lincoln55, yes, but that does not disqualify her. If you read the previous note I explain how she could become Speaker. The key point is that you do not have to be a member of the House to become Speaker. You just need to be nominated and get 218 votes.

My gym update ! So I went online last night after coming on here complaining about the annoying ...

Knd502 comments on Jul 13, 2018:

Christian music for CrossFit?! Dafuq?!

mcgeo52 replies on Jul 13, 2018:

Actually when you think about it, what else would you play to get fit for a cross?

Why I Want a Republican to Replace Trump.

silverotter11 comments on Jul 12, 2018:

I understand your reasoning. Just as long as the Dems/progresives/Socialist Dem take over the house and senate. Then in 2020 we hopefully get better choices.

mcgeo52 replies on Jul 12, 2018:

My plan does not even require the Dems to take over the House to get to choose the person replacing Trump. I would feel a little more secure with the Dems in charge of at least one house of Congress.

No, I Don’t Want Trump Gone, Yet.

AntaresRose comments on Jul 11, 2018:

Flynn must have something on Pence, but no one wants Pence to move in as POTUS. That's why we need to disqualify Pence. The only way I know for sure is if 45 is declared unfit to hold office, 45 is also declared unfit to choose his replacement. Then it would go to speaker of the house. Since Ryan is...

mcgeo52 replies on Jul 12, 2018:

@BettyColeman, I don't care what the documentary said. Just read the Amendment. If Trump is declared unfit the Vice President (i.e., Pence) assumes the powers of the office as Acting President. There are no other choices, nor any way to choose anybody else. If Pence is gone we are stuck with Trump with no way to invoke the 25th Amendment. That is the glaring hole.

Why I Want a Republican to Replace Trump.

phxbillcee comments on Jul 11, 2018:

I understand your reasoning, disagree with your conclusions & still believe we need to lean more towards the Dems, tho they are just as corrupt. Some of the problems we've been facing transcend even the crap from this particular administration & the Republican cabal. We, now more than ever, need to ...

mcgeo52 replies on Jul 12, 2018:

@silverotter11, sorry for the typo. I have corrected it.

Why I Want a Republican to Replace Trump.

JimG comments on Jul 11, 2018:

I absolutely disagree. An incoming Republican's first action under those circumstances would be to pardon all of the corrupt bastards who aided and abetted our incompetent buffoon as well as the incompetent buffoon. His next move would be to fill the SCOTUS vacancies with pro-industry, ...

mcgeo52 replies on Jul 12, 2018:

@JimG, what is your point? You start by talking about what you think a Republican would do. Then you respond by talking about the importance of there Speaker. I fail to see any logical connection.

Why I Want a Republican to Replace Trump.

OpposingOpposum comments on Jul 11, 2018:

No fucking way. We've more than enough right wing bullshittery

mcgeo52 replies on Jul 12, 2018:

@Blindbird, Olympia Snowe is someone the Democrats could work with. She is a moderate who puts country ahead of party. There are a few others, too.

Why I Want a Republican to Replace Trump.

ArdentAtheist comments on Jul 11, 2018:

I disagree, a Republican will keep pouring salt in the wound, say goodbye to democracy, civil war would be preferable to that but won’t ever happen... the last civil war was made up of organized army’s... north and south... what would a civil war look like today? A couple of hundred assholes ...

mcgeo52 replies on Jul 12, 2018:

@ArdentAtheist, you are right about if one thing goes wrong the whole thing falls apart. That can be said of almost any battle ever won. I think this one is worth fighting, realizing that the odds are not in our favor, and if we lose this battle, we have a lot more to fight.

Why I Want a Republican to Replace Trump.

OpposingOpposum comments on Jul 11, 2018:

No fucking way. We've more than enough right wing bullshittery

mcgeo52 replies on Jul 12, 2018:

I agree we've had way more than enough right wing bullshittery. Read the second note. The key is the Democrats choosing a moderate Republican.

Why I Want a Republican to Replace Trump.

ArdentAtheist comments on Jul 11, 2018:

I disagree, a Republican will keep pouring salt in the wound, say goodbye to democracy, civil war would be preferable to that but won’t ever happen... the last civil war was made up of organized army’s... north and south... what would a civil war look like today? A couple of hundred assholes ...

mcgeo52 replies on Jul 12, 2018:

Read the second note. The key is the Democrats choosing a moderate Republican.

Why I Want a Republican to Replace Trump.

phxbillcee comments on Jul 11, 2018:

I understand your reasoning, disagree with your conclusions & still believe we need to lean more towards the Dems, tho they are just as corrupt. Some of the problems we've been facing transcend even the crap from this particular administration & the Republican cabal. We, now more than ever, need to ...

mcgeo52 replies on Jul 12, 2018:

I absolutely agree we need to get money out of politics. And that does not mean public funding. Public funding does nothing more than transfer our tax dollars to the oligarchs that own the broadcast media. I have a fairly simple plan for actually removing the money from politics, but this is not the place for it.

Why I Want a Republican to Replace Trump.

dkp93 comments on Jul 11, 2018:

Good luck finding a republican who would declare the election a fraud.

mcgeo52 replies on Jul 12, 2018:

Olympia Snowe might just do it.

Why I Want a Republican to Replace Trump.

JimG comments on Jul 11, 2018:

I absolutely disagree. An incoming Republican's first action under those circumstances would be to pardon all of the corrupt bastards who aided and abetted our incompetent buffoon as well as the incompetent buffoon. His next move would be to fill the SCOTUS vacancies with pro-industry, ...

mcgeo52 replies on Jul 12, 2018:

If you bothered to read the second note it is about how the Dems would choose the next Speaker before the mid-terms by nominating a moderate Republican and getting 24 Republicans in the House to vote with them. That is actually more plausible than getting 128 Republicans to agree on a candidate. By choosing the next President that way, the Dems could actually help make this happen.

On a first date, what subjects are you completely uncomfortable discussing?

KK-okc comments on Jun 3, 2018:

I’m comfortable discussing most topics but I had a man literally yell at me for being anti-Trump. First date/last date.

mcgeo52 replies on Jul 11, 2018:

Cretin is not spelled "man".

Veggie burrito options

mcgeo52 comments on Jul 11, 2018:

I would include soy chorizo, and some lettuce or maybe spinach.

mcgeo52 replies on Jul 11, 2018:

@CallMeDave, the soy chorizo is not as much for the protein as for the flavor.

WILL KAVANAUGH PROVIDE COVER FOR TRUMP? NY times [nyti.ms]

mcgeo52 comments on Jul 10, 2018:

In any case before the Supreme Court involving Trump, any of the Justices he appointed should recuse themselves due to conflict of interest.

mcgeo52 replies on Jul 11, 2018:

@BettyColeman, if Trump is impeached (not temporarily replaced by ask Acting President per the 25th Amendment) then the Vice President would be sworn in as President (not Acting President as provided for under the 25th Amendment). If The Vice Presidency is vacant, then the Speaker of the House would be sworn in. Next in line is the President Pro Tempore of the Senate, and then the Secretary of State.

Moving Forward After Trump (originally posted on Facebook 25 Nov 2017) Holy Smoking Gun, ...

AntaresRose comments on Jul 10, 2018:

Read the 25th amendment, section 4. under special circumstances, congress can choose a new president.

mcgeo52 replies on Jul 11, 2018:

@BettyColeman, nowhere in the 25th Amendment does it say that Congress gets to choose anything other than whether the President or the Vice President has the powers of the office. READ IT; "the Vice President shall immediately assume the powers and duties of the office as Acting President." Congress does not get to choose anyone else. If I am wrong on this, please quote the part of the Amendment that proves your claim. It's not in there.

No, I Don’t Want Trump Gone, Yet.

AntaresRose comments on Jul 11, 2018:

Flynn must have something on Pence, but no one wants Pence to move in as POTUS. That's why we need to disqualify Pence. The only way I know for sure is if 45 is declared unfit to hold office, 45 is also declared unfit to choose his replacement. Then it would go to speaker of the house. Since Ryan is...

mcgeo52 replies on Jul 11, 2018:

If Trump is declare unable to perform his duties then, per the 25th Amendment, Pence would assume the powers as Acting President. If Pence is not available (because he has resigned or been impeached) then there is nobody to assume the powers of the office. That is a gaping hole in the 25th Amendment.

No, I Don’t Want Trump Gone, Yet.

dkp93 comments on Jul 10, 2018:

I really like this idea as it quickly erases much of Trump's work, just as he's been trying to erase Obama's. Not holding my breath though.

mcgeo52 replies on Jul 10, 2018:

I would love to see this happen and the next President appoint Obama as a special consultant to make sure the nullification was thorough and complete. That would probably be a very bad idea as it might upset the Trump chumps to the point of blood in the streets.

No, I Don’t Want Trump Gone, Yet.

Darthpug comments on Jul 10, 2018:

I don't get the connection of Flynn and Pence. What is the information that would disqualify Pence?

mcgeo52 replies on Jul 10, 2018:

Flynn has already cut a plea bargain on his illegal involvement with the Russians. Pence knew about Flynn's activities and lied about them.

No, I Don’t Want Trump Gone, Yet.

ArdentAtheist comments on Jul 10, 2018:

I think it’s gonna get messy!

mcgeo52 replies on Jul 10, 2018:

Wrong verb tense.

No, I Don’t Want Trump Gone, Yet.

DenoPenno comments on Jul 10, 2018:

This is a delicate process and is going to take more than another month or two.

mcgeo52 replies on Jul 10, 2018:

It may well happen sooner than you think.

Moving Forward After Trump (originally posted on Facebook 25 Nov 2017) Holy Smoking Gun, ...

AntaresRose comments on Jul 10, 2018:

Read the 25th amendment, section 4. under special circumstances, congress can choose a new president.

mcgeo52 replies on Jul 10, 2018:

@BettyColeman, NO. Please read what it actually says: "Whenever the Vice President and a majority of either the principal officers of the executive departments or of such other body as Congress may by law provide, transmit to the President pro tempore of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives their written declaration that the President is unable to discharge the powers and duties of his office, the Vice President shall immediately assume the powers and duties of the office as Acting President. Thereafter, when the President transmits to the President pro tempore of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives his written declaration that no inability exists, he shall resume the powers and duties of his office unless the Vice President and a majority of either the principal officers of the executive department or of such other body as Congress may by law provide, transmit within four days to the President pro tempore of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives their written declaration that the President is unable to discharge the powers and duties of his office. Thereupon Congress shall decide the issue, assembling within forty-eight hours for that purpose if not in session. If the Congress, within twenty-one days after receipt of the latter written declaration, or, if Congress is not in session, within twenty-one days after Congress is required to assemble, determines by two-thirds vote of both Houses that the President is unable to discharge the powers and duties of his office, the Vice President shall continue to discharge the same as Acting President; otherwise, the President shall resume the powers and duties of his office." If Trump is declared unable to discharge his duties, Pence immediately assumes the powers and duties of the office of President as Acting President. If Trump says he is capable, and Pence and a majority of the principal officers of the executive department disagree, then Congress decides the matter. Show me where in there it says anything about Congress choosing anybody. It just isn't there. This is actually a glaring hole in the 25th Amendment. If there is no Vice President (for instance if Pence were to resign) and the President is declared unable to discharge his duties, there is NO provision as to who would assume the powers and duties of the office of President as Acting President. BTW, don't blame that gaping hole on our forefathers. The Twenty-fifth Amendment was adopted on February 10, 1967.

No, I Don’t Want Trump Gone, Yet.

MikeFlora comments on Jul 10, 2018:

I know one thing for sure, I would not want to be the next president after Trump. That person is going to have a hard time like no president has ever had. Presidents during wars had some allies at least. This next person is going to be against the whole planet. Where do you start?

mcgeo52 replies on Jul 10, 2018:

I would immediately call for federal investigation into the ballot count in Wisconsin. I have reason to believe that it would be relatively easy to prove tampering there. That would be enough to declare fraud and nullify all of Trump's appointments. While waiting for the results of that investigation, I would be on the phone with each of the other leaders of the G7 scheduling a meeting where we could get things back on track. While announcing that meeting, I would also mention that we have no intention of withdrawing from the Paris Climate Accord, and we would be doubling down on our reduction of greenhouse gasses. The above should be doable within the first week.

WILL KAVANAUGH PROVIDE COVER FOR TRUMP? NY times [nyti.ms]

mcgeo52 comments on Jul 10, 2018:

In any case before the Supreme Court involving Trump, any of the Justices he appointed should recuse themselves due to conflict of interest.

mcgeo52 replies on Jul 10, 2018:

@BettyColeman, If Trump is impeached and refuses to leave, the Secret Service will escort him out of the White House. Their job is to protect the rightful President.

No, I Don’t Want Trump Gone, Yet.

KKGator comments on Jul 10, 2018:

Olympia Snowe has been out of politics since 2013. She isn't eligible. Did you mean Susan Collins?

mcgeo52 replies on Jul 10, 2018:

As I stated above, "Ryan’s replacement does not need to come from the ranks of the House. Anyone who can get a nomination and 218 votes can become Speaker." Other than that, the person would need to be at least 35, a natural born citizen, and have lived in the US for at least 14 years. Olympia Snowe is not only eligible, I believe she is the perfect person for the job. We need someone who can help heal our country. She not only has the experience and temperament, she has literally written a book on making Congress functional again. There is one other qualification. The person may not have already served two terms as President. Never thought I would say this but GW Bush is overqualified.

If you could only pick one...

Omen6Actual comments on Jul 10, 2018:

Being a demorat is one of many things that will ensure it won't work.

mcgeo52 replies on Jul 10, 2018:

You are more than welcome to the Republican women.

I remember a suit by Jane Doe in 2016 alleging Trump raped her when she was 13.

dkp93 comments on Jul 8, 2018:

Ooh, I didn't know that Epstein was cooperating. I didn't even know he was actually under investigation. I assumed he was just another disgusting rich guy who bought his way out of trouble. Please let there be videotapes! Airing them publicly might be the only thing to wake up some of 45's ...

mcgeo52 replies on Jul 10, 2018:

To quote James Comey, "Lordy I hope there are tapes."

Moving Forward After Trump (originally posted on Facebook 25 Nov 2017) Holy Smoking Gun, ...

AntaresRose comments on Jul 10, 2018:

Read the 25th amendment, section 4. under special circumstances, congress can choose a new president.

mcgeo52 replies on Jul 10, 2018:

Sorry, @BettyColeman, but that is not what it says. The 25th Amendment does not even have a provision for removing the President, only transferring the President's powers to the Vice President. Section 4 merely makes it the job of Congress to decide, in limited circumstances whether the President or Vice President should exercise those powers.

Okay, it’s not Trump, but I can’t stand this miserable, lying bitch.

patchoullijulie comments on Jul 8, 2018:

It is so rude and disgusting to laugh at people for the way they look, but FUCK the high road this is freakin hilarious ROTFL :D

mcgeo52 replies on Jul 10, 2018:

Having seen more than enough of *that face* to last a lifetime, I have to agree.

Okay, it’s not Trump, but I can’t stand this miserable, lying bitch.

Our_existence comments on Jul 8, 2018:

One ugly bitch....Inside and out

mcgeo52 replies on Jul 10, 2018:

On a really good day.

Moving Forward After Trump (originally posted on Facebook 25 Nov 2017) Holy Smoking Gun, ...

JustLynnie comments on Jul 10, 2018:

Could this happen? Yes, please. It would take some pushing from the left, though.

mcgeo52 replies on Jul 10, 2018:

I will be posting the other two notes here over the next couple of days. You are obviously correct that it would take some pushing from the left. The question is how much and from whom? I have it on reasonably good authority that these notes have been passed on to some of the "whoms" who would need to push. No promises, obviously, but I at least have a little hope.

Who is your favorite guitarist?

mcgeo52 comments on Jul 9, 2018:

I've had the pleasure of hearing a number of great guitar players in person. It would be difficult to think of one more influential than Merle Travis (with the possible exception of Chet Atkins). Doc Watson definitely earned his status a legendary bluegrass picker. Leo Kottke, Laurence Juber, ...

mcgeo52 replies on Jul 9, 2018:

@gdboogietime74, I saw Musashi Suzuki play in Long Beach. It was a small crowd, but there were a number of really good guitar players there. I lost count of the number of jaws on the floor. Not only was he pristine technically, he also played with amazing feeling. And he did this in multiple genres. I hope he comes back from Japan sometime soon.

Mueller's first big clue...

KKGator comments on Jul 9, 2018:

MAGA = Mueller Ain't Goin' Away!!!

mcgeo52 replies on Jul 9, 2018:

And it might not even be Mueller who brings Trump down. Neither Michael Cohen's case nor Jeffrey Epstein's case are being handled by Mueller. That's not to say Mueller can't bring Trump down, just that he might not get there first.

Just when you thought trump and the fascist republicans could not do much more to Citizens of this ...

DenoPenno comments on Jul 7, 2018:

IF anyone really wants to get rid of FRAUD and get rid of this nightmare then get rid of that POS in the White House first! Once that is done the whole problem will be solved.

mcgeo52 replies on Jul 9, 2018:

Don't forget to get rid of Pence first.

Just asking, because...

Our_existence comments on Jul 9, 2018:

The entire tRump fanily belong behind bars

mcgeo52 replies on Jul 9, 2018:

@Our_existance, thank you. Feel free to share.

You're Most Likely on a Watch List if.....

mcgeo52 comments on Jul 9, 2018:

If you are a decent human being.

mcgeo52 replies on Jul 9, 2018:

This pretty much says it.

Just asking, because...

Our_existence comments on Jul 9, 2018:

The entire tRump fanily belong behind bars

mcgeo52 replies on Jul 9, 2018:

Agreed.

I remember a suit by Jane Doe in 2016 alleging Trump raped her when she was 13.

LucyLoohoo comments on Jul 8, 2018:

Like oligarchs everywhere, the GROPER sees himself as above the laws we PEONS have to obey. So..he's bought safety/protection for himself for years. (My uneducated guess? There's a LOT of insecurity in that man and he behaves like an unrestrained child to convince himself that he can get away ...

mcgeo52 replies on Jul 8, 2018:

I'm happy to have made your morning. You are spot on about his insecurity. I fear that most of his supporters suffer from similar insecurities, relate to him because of that, and are living vicariously through him. Therefore, any attack on him is perceived as a personal attck on them.

Gonna be a long recovery though

silverotter11 comments on Jul 6, 2018:

One day at a time but here's hoping Mueller finds enough to get him out sooner.

mcgeo52 replies on Jul 8, 2018:

It may not be Mueller that gets him out. Michael Cohen is making noises about flipping, and he may have enough to bring Trump down. Remember, that case is being handled by the US Atty. SDNY, not Mueller. Also, Jeffrey Epstein's trial is going to start in less than two month and he has said he is cooperating with the FBI. He may have enough to bring Trump down. In either of the above situations it would be Trump's pedophilia that would bring him down. I think that would cause him to lose the most support from his base.

A hypothetical question that I hope will never have to be answered by action.

BobbieK comments on Apr 14, 2018:

So, if you have Spanish how does Ecuador sound? A lot of people love it! Of course, may not be lefty enough....

mcgeo52 replies on Jul 7, 2018:

@pops410, Costa Rica has less economic disparity than Venezuela or the U.S. Costa Rica was a Spanish colonoy, not Brit. After the Mexican War of Independence it was part of Guatemala in theory. In reality it was so isolated geographically it was basically a separate country. It declared its sovereignty in 1838.

Just when you thought trump and the fascist republicans could not do much more to Citizens of this ...

KKGator comments on Jul 6, 2018:

I just can't anymore with all this bullshit.

mcgeo52 replies on Jul 7, 2018:

@KKGator, a lot can happen between now and November. It may sound strange saying it in this group, but keep the faith.

Just when you thought trump and the fascist republicans could not do much more to Citizens of this ...

slydr68 comments on Jul 6, 2018:

Disgusting waste of resources...

mcgeo52 replies on Jul 7, 2018:

For a second there I thought you were talking about Trump. He is a complete waste of oxygen.

Just when you thought trump and the fascist republicans could not do much more to Citizens of this ...

Catrachel1111 comments on Jul 6, 2018:

Ok, so are any of those naturalized citizens who are being looked at from Russia and other eastern European nations? Is it only latinos? The insanity is beyond me.

mcgeo52 replies on Jul 7, 2018:

As far as I know it is just the latinos and Muslims for now. Next on the list will e Africans, then Asians.

What specifically does "spiritual but not religious" actually mean?

BobbieK comments on Apr 4, 2018:

It means you are really an atheist but still want to get girls!

mcgeo52 replies on Jul 7, 2018:

Best answer I've heard yet.

A hypothetical question that I hope will never have to be answered by action.

BobbieK comments on Apr 14, 2018:

So, if you have Spanish how does Ecuador sound? A lot of people love it! Of course, may not be lefty enough....

mcgeo52 replies on Jul 7, 2018:

Costa Rica doesn't suffer from the problems you listed, @pops410. They don't have a military. Their police are nowhere near as bad as ours. Medical care is top notch and affordable. They are also one of the most advanced countries when it comes to ecological consciousness. And the climate is very temperate.

A hypothetical question that I hope will never have to be answered by action.

BobbieK comments on Apr 14, 2018:

So, if you have Spanish how does Ecuador sound? A lot of people love it! Of course, may not be lefty enough....

mcgeo52 replies on Jul 7, 2018:

I have a cousin who lives in Ecuador. She is a Bernie Sanders Democrat and seems very happy there. I am considering Costa Rica. I really like their entire pura vida philosophy.

I didn't understand the whole "Make America great again" thing.

Lop-Eared-Mule comments on Jul 3, 2018:

Uh...no..... in 2016 we were in decline already despite what good people are here. The fucking Republicans have consistently fucked us since the 50's. Look at Danmark, and other Scandinavian countries., Happiest, heathiest, taxed yes, but not the racist, misogynist, assholes we have here. Google it....

mcgeo52 replies on Jul 3, 2018:

I would have to differ with you on your claim that the "Republicans have consistently fucked us since the 50's." Republican President Eisenhower was one of the best things that ever happened for the average American. The real problem with the Republicans began with the publication of the Powell Memo on August 23, 1971. If you are not familiar with the Powell Memo, it is the blueprint the oligarchs have used to hijack our country. Research it.

I didn't understand the whole "Make America great again" thing.

DUCHESSA comments on Jul 3, 2018:

Central America is inhabited by +/- 50,000.000 people. I hope you have room in your home to house all of them....including the gangs members and all kinds of criminals. If the innocent children were really incarcerated nobody would be saying they have been separated from their parents...who are ...

mcgeo52 replies on Jul 3, 2018:

The ones in the detention centers are claiming asylum. They are NOT breaking the law. They have a right under international law to seek asylum, and under Our law (8 USC 1225) they are here legally while their clam is being heard. The criminals are the ones separating their children with no plan of ever returning them. That is called kidnapping and it is a crime (18 USC 1201). Stop buying into Trump's demagouery and fear mongering. According to CBP (Customs and Border Patrol), of all of the people attempting to cross the border last year only .000189% had any association with MS-13. You are totally terrified by Trump's boogeyman to the point that you are willing to give up any semblance of humanity and decency, meanwhile how many children are being killed every year because we let the reasonable gun control laws put in place with the backing of Ronald Reagan lapse?

81% of white evangelicals voted for Donald Trump.

rcandlish comments on Jun 15, 2018:

I get the impression that Bush Jnr's presidency was more dangerous. It appears he actually believed the crazy stuff. Trump is a non-conformist who plays by his own rules. His relationship with Israel is interesting. Let's see if he gets a big non-existent blessing!

mcgeo52 replies on Jul 3, 2018:

Pence would be far more dangerous. He is a Dominionist (if you don't know what that is, research it). His wet dream is to start Armageddon.

Well I’m now scared for the future.

memorylikeasieve comments on Jun 27, 2018:

It's a mess, to be sure. I hear some folks telling me that previously decided laws can't be overturned and others saying it's the Wild West in there, now. I'm just afraid that after they come for the black and brown people they'll come for us next.

mcgeo52 replies on Jun 29, 2018:

This could end up making us wish for the Wild West. Buckle up buttercups.

Well I’m now scared for the future.

MollyBell comments on Jun 27, 2018:

Well, I mean, we saw this coming, and here it is.

mcgeo52 replies on Jun 29, 2018:

Not if enough of us do enough to stop it.