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Will America survive Trump? America - all of it
From: Apollonius (Theocritos)
10/4/20
It's just a listing of conflicts which American presidents decided to get involved in.
Presidents, political parties, and people in the media always have reasons. Sometimes you like those reasons. Sometimes you don't. I have a feeling it's based entirely on party affiliation.
From: Apollonius (Theocritos)
10/5/20
I'm sure that oil was the biggest factor in Bush II's Iraq invasion (which I opposed from before it began).
These days the U.S. doesn't need oil (it's an exporter), although many of its allies and enemies do, which is the rationale for a military presence in the Gulf.
The war on ISIS had nothing to do with any of this. But you know that.
From: Jenifer (Zarknorph)
10/6/20
Also, as the world moves more towards sustainable energy sources, oil is having less of an effect on global policies, and tin pot dictators are losing their power.
When we no longer need it at all, many of these Middle Eastern countries will find themselves having to sort out their own problems.
From: Jenifer (Zarknorph)
10/9/20
We can disagree on how his words should be interpreted until the cows come home. But some WILL interpret them in a way that best suits their own agenda and act.
This is why it is imperative that the President takes responsibility for his words, and makes sure they are not used to incite violence.
[NFA] Thirteen people, including seven men associated with the Wolverine Watchmen militia group, have been arrested in a sweeping takedown of plots to kidnap the Michigan governor, attack the state capitol building and incite violence. This report produced by Chris Dignam.
Michigan Governor accuses Trump of encouraging 'sick and depraved men' in kidnapping plot
Thirteen people, including seven militia group members, are arrested in a sweeping takedown of plots to kidnap the Michigan governor, attack the state capitol building and incite violence.
Read more from www.abc.net.auFrom: Jenifer (Zarknorph)
10/12/20
An hour after Trump gave up on pandemic relief payments, a heartbreaking post appeared on Reddit
When US President Donald Trump tweeted that he was bailing on negotiations and delaying another round of stimulus payments until after the election, he struck fear into the hearts of many Americans whose lives have been turned upside down by the coronavirus pandemic.
Read more from www.abc.net.auFrom: Jenifer (Zarknorph)
10/16/20
U.S. gun sales soar amid pandemic, social unrest, election fears
Andreyah Garland, a 44-year-old single mother of three daughters, bought a shotgun in May for protection in the quaint middle-class town of Fishkill, New York. She joined a new and fast-growing local gun club to learn how to shoot.
Read more from U.S.From: Jenifer (Zarknorph)
10/17/20
Just more people who misunderstood Trump's words, I guess...
Michigan to ban open carry of firearms at voting locations
Michigan will prohibit the open carrying of firearms at polling stations, clerk's offices and other places where absentee ballots are tabulated to prevent voter intimidation, state officials said on Friday.
Read more from U.S.From: Jenifer (Zarknorph)
10/17/20
Shares of gun makers gain as Biden's lead grows
Shares of gun makers have been gaining ground as Democratic candidate Joe Biden leads polls, and if he wins the presidential election in November there are expectations of a renewed surge in gun sales that could drive shares even higher.
Read more from U.S.From: katiek2
10/17/20
I don't think I've ever read about or seen anyone intimidating anyone with firearms at a polling place. Maybe it does happen, I just haven't heard about it. I personally have never seen any intimidation at our polling places. I suppose it must happen somewhere.
BTW, the photo you posted has nothing to do with gun carrying at a polling place.
FILE PHOTO: Protesters with long guns shelter from the heavy rain during a protest against Governor Gretchen Whitmer's extended stay-at-home orders intended to slow the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) at the Capitol building in Lansing, Michigan, U.S. May 14, 2020. REUTERS/Seth Herald/File Photo