And there it is. Exactly why we suck.

Can't agree with you that "this time" will be like all the others, because the more general mandate gives options that didn't exist before, and also, this is a Trump knowing what to expect, and has the needed semi-belligerent picks required to do battle. There don't seem to be any J. Sessions type lay-downs like last, after Gaetz has bowed out. At least the more populist element of the push may achieve some things. I share your doubts about the standard Hill members.

However, have to say this is a masterful line, and is true of the GOP-E and it appears, the Dallas Cowboys on similar path as your team - -even the "decades since last" is also very long:

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Exactly like Republicans. Absolutely immune to success.

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There are getting to be enough changes to the federal Constitution requiring amendment that will never be voted out to be ratified, that leaves us with what? Constitutional Convention?

I am deathly afraid of where that would lead. Bye-bye Supreme Court. Bye-bye Electoral College. Bye-bye both the 1st and 2nd Amendments, etc.

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Somebody get hungry ojos a straight jacket and a padded room, till he calms down.

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Homeboys stressed out over Christmas, had too much to drink, and the OP was the result, lol

OP - I understand your frustration and share the sentiment. But I'm willing to at least give Trump a chance. He's not even in office yet /"….

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There are getting to be enough changes to the federal Constitution requiring amendment that will never be voted out to be ratified, that leaves us with what? Constitutional Convention?

I am deathly afraid of where that would lead. Bye-bye Supreme Court. Bye-bye Electoral College. Bye-bye both the 1st and 2nd Amendments, etc.

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I think a more ad-hoc out of the box answer might work. A period of rebellion by enough states that just forces enough of the corrupt generation to leave the stage and sort of imposes the needed changes, then carries on. In a way that is how the Civil War worked. It didn't lead to a Constitutional Convention.

That said, Levin talks at length about a better option -- a Convention of States. Not Constitutional Convention. And by its nature, it wouldn't end up abolishing those items you mention. It wouldn't "run away." But because much of the GOP is as corrupt as the DNC they don't talk about it is his argument.They are getting close to the state numbers needed, but they hardly discuss it, much to Mark's right vexation.

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You can own that "we suck" pejorative if you wish, but don't speak for me.

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A bombshell 17,000-page report was just dropped, detailing specific instances where the Biden administration has weaponized the federal government for political gain. The extensive document, compiled by the House Select Committee on the Weaponization of the Federal Government, outlines claims of misuse of federal agencies to target political opponents, suppress dissent, and influence public opinion. This raises serious questions about the integrity of the federal bureaucracy and the Biden Administration's four years in office.

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During the nearly two-year investigation, exposed a "two-tiered system of government," witht the committee finding several cases of censorship, whistleblower retaliation, and the politicization of federal agencies and top law enforcement.
The report notes that the objective of the committee is to "protect and strengthen the fundamental rights of the American people." Although its work is not done, the report assures the American people that this was the necessary first step to stop the weaponization of the federal government and to make sure it no longer works against the United States.

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[The] founding documents of the United States articulate the ideals of the American republic and guarantee to all American citizens fundamental rights and liberties. For too long, however, the American people have faced a two-tiered system of governmentone of favorable treatment for the politically-favored class, and one of intimidation and unfairness for the rest of American citizens. Under the Biden-Harris Administration, the contrast between these two tiers has become even more stark.

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YIKES! Knew it was pretty bad but this blatant?

More HERE

That is very bad.

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The extensive document, compiled by the House Select Committee on the Weaponization of the Federal Government, outlines claims of misuse of federal agencies to target political opponents, suppress dissent, and influence public opinion. This raises serious questions about the integrity of the federal bureaucracy and the Biden Administration's four years in office....

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During the nearly two-year investigation, exposed a "two-tiered system of government," witht the committee finding several cases of censorship, whistleblower retaliation, and the politicization of federal agencies and top law enforcement.

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Bill Barr as AG did formally confirm the existence of the two-tier justice system, so it is fact. He just added the wan disclaimer "he was hoping to change it."

The admin right now is exactly the same as it was before the election. Give it a month.

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Somebody get hungry ojos a straight jacket and a padded room, till he calms down.

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Homeboys stressed out over Christmas, had too much to drink, and the OP was the result, lol

OP - I understand your frustration and share the sentiment. But I'm willing to at least give Trump a chance. He's not even in office yet /"….

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That is exactly what happened last night. Sorry for the bleed out. But it's not Trump I'm worried about, it's idiot Republicans.

So now what? Senate Select Committee like the old Watergate Committee? Televised hearings? I remember watching the Watergate Committee. (Yes, I was an odd preteen back then.)

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So now what? Senate Select Committee like the old Watergate Committee? Televised hearings? I remember watching the Watergate Committee. (Yes, I was an odd preteen back then.)

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There is a certain futility in all that. Would be fine with a wave of mass public anger just driving the bulk of those culprits to get out of politics and to collecting pensions or doing other hobbies. Maybe move to Switzerland.

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So now what? Senate Select Committee like the old Watergate Committee? Televised hearings? I remember watching the Watergate Committee. (Yes, I was an odd preteen back then.)

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There is a certain futility in all that. Would be fine with a wave of mass public anger just driving the bulk of those culprits to get out of politics and to collecting pensions or doing other hobbies. Maybe move to Switzerland.

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Because the subpoenaed witnesses will just take the 5th? Or Biden does a type of mass pardon a la Carter and the draft dodgers before Biden leaves office?

My frustration is growing here. I have been pissed since 2020 but now I am infuriated. Jesse Pinkman level.

Relax.

With dudes like Elon being massively influential, things pretty much have to change.

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he National Science Foundation (NSF) is an independent agency of the federal government established in 1950. Its original mission was to promote the advancement of science and engineering through funding and support for research and education.

Nowhere in that mission statement do the words diversity, equity, or inclusion (DEI) appear. The NSF was intended to promote and support ground-breaking research and development that would help this nation (and perhaps all mankind as well). It was not intended to be a social welfare agency.
But in the Biden Administration's push to foist DEI on this nation, a staggering amount of money has gone to promote this racialist travesty. The pace of funding distribution has increased exponentially: In 2021, only 0.29% of NSF grants funded DEI projects; by 2024, this increased to 27% of grants.

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In its first week, the Biden-Harris administration mandated that all taxpayer-funded scientific research and development (R&D) must incorporate Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) values. Sen. Cruz's investigation found that in response to this directive, NSF allocated over $2.05 billion to thousands of research projects that promoted neo-Marxist perspectives or DEI tenets.

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The Committee's analysis identified 3,483 grantsover 10% of all NSF grants awarded during the Biden-Harris administrationtotaling more than $2.05 billion went to questionable projects that promoted DEI or pushed neo-Marxist perspectives about enduring class struggle. The Committee grouped these grants into five categories: Status, Social Justice, Gender, Race, and Environmental Justice.

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Sheesh!

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Relax.

With dudes like Elon being massively influential, things pretty much have to change.

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Right. But mainly because its a showdown between liberty (which includes the center left) and statists. Read what Squadron 7 posted in this thread to see just how correct you are. He is a big factor. This admin is among one of the most dishonest and dangerous in maybe forever here.

https://texags.com/forums/16/topics/3283653/replies/69325698

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Ojos,
You need to step away from the ledge…. Let's give it a year under the new admin and take stock…

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That is very bad.

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The extensive document, compiled by the House Select Committee on the Weaponization of the Federal Government, outlines claims of misuse of federal agencies to target political opponents, suppress dissent, and influence public opinion. This raises serious questions about the integrity of the federal bureaucracy and the Biden Administration's four years in office....

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During the nearly two-year investigation, exposed a "two-tiered system of government," witht the committee finding several cases of censorship, whistleblower retaliation, and the politicization of federal agencies and top law enforcement.

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Bill Barr as AG did formally confirm the existence of the two-tier justice system, so it is fact. He just added the wan disclaimer "he was hoping to change it."

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17,000 pages. 17,000. Something that long is DOA in today's world.

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In its first week, the Biden-Harris administration mandated that all taxpayer-funded scientific research and development (R&D) must incorporate Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) values. Sen. Cruz's investigation found that in response to this directive, NSF allocated over $2.05 billion to thousands of research projects that promoted neo-Marxist perspectives or DEI tenets.

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The Committee's analysis identified 3,483 grants over 10% of all NSF grants awarded during the Biden-Harris administration totaling more than $2.05 billion went to questionable projects that promoted DEI or pushed neo-Marxist perspectives about enduring class struggle. The Committee grouped these grants into five categories: Status, Social Justice, Gender, Race, and Environmental Justice.

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Sheesh!

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THIS is how DOGE and Elon and Vivek get to a couple of trillion - $2.05 billion at a time.

Exactly. May not be as hard as some think. This might already cover some of what Trump wants to spend.

Everything here is completely expendable. Need a party completely uninterested in them:

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The Committee's analysis identified 3,483 grants over 10% of all NSF grants awarded during the Biden-Harris administration totaling more than $2.05 billion went to questionable projects that promoted DEI or pushed neo-Marxist perspectives about enduring class struggle. The Committee grouped these grants into five categories: Status, Social Justice, Gender, Race, and Environmental Justice.

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Both candidates ran a campaign giving vague promises/fixes that you might hear from some high schooler running for student council.

Trump can't deport all the illegals, lower taxes, and reduce grocery store prices while being fiscally responsible (which he's never tried to be). Corruption won't change under him. He's always been a grifter himself, so no real change there.

Maybe after the 70 and 80 year olds who continue to cling to power finally die off we can see some change. We need term limits across the board in politics.

OP is one of those lemmings that's easy to take advantage of in the professional world.

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Already have no grandparents, I see. Do you have parents that are still alive? Have you told them they have a Logan's Run time limit on their lives, per your wishes?

Stop before you lecture me on sob stories. I win those.

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Already have no grandparents, I see. Do you have parents that are still alive? Have you told them they have a Logan's Run time limit on their lives, per your wishes?

Stop before you lecture me on sob stories. I win those.

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Wtf are you even talking about? 70 and 80 years old should be retired and enjoying time with family, not continuing to walking dead around the halls of Congress or the White House.

Congrats on having sob stories? Nice flex?