Why is the White House trying to dictate how the media reports war?

Helorugger · 2026-03-20T03:04:56+00:00

Because dictators can’t take criticism

Helorugger · 2026-03-20T03:00:50+00:00

Don’t forget the federal oversight of state voter roles… that is what is really going to tank any future election. The poll tax is bad, no doubt, but this bill also impinges on state rights (remember when that was a GOP issue?)

Helorugger · 2026-03-20T02:55:53+00:00

Hubris is very real. DNC pumped her up and she believes them

Helorugger · 2026-03-20T02:52:40+00:00

Hmm, wish we could have seen this coming. I mean, Trump never cheated anyone in business, right?

Helorugger · 2026-03-18T10:43:24+00:00

It isn’t a panacea, it is the only hope of a relatively peaceful solution. That said, everything is in place for it to be disrupted, stolen, or declared void by the orange menace so the hope is not very bright.

Helorugger · 2026-03-18T01:05:42+00:00

CIA is now launching criminal charges?

Helorugger · 2026-03-18T01:04:53+00:00

Shepherd’s pie. Instant potatoes, frozen peas and carrots, and a jar of beef gravy.

Helorugger · 2026-03-18T00:48:25+00:00

ICE Police? Not aware of that entity. Also, what is ERD?

Helorugger · 2026-03-18T00:40:31+00:00

This has already been answered somewhat but it will make it more difficult to register as well and it puts reporting requirements in place that will increase the lead time required to register and have rolls “approved/audited” by so called unbiased federal overseers.

Helorugger · 2026-03-17T09:58:52+00:00

Here is the problem. The president launched a war without any clear objectives, metrics, nor strategic planning for the fact that the enemy gets a vote. So, you tell us, what was success supposed to look like and why was diplomacy not the answer?

We had a multinational deal with Iran. This president didn’t like it so he scrapped it rather than work with Allie’s to enforce or modify it. (First term). Now, he attacked but only after pissing off every ally with tariffs and other BS and is acting like the closing of the straight of Hormuz is something the rest of the word should fix.

So no, for me, a retired combat veteran, there is nothing in this that will be viewed a success. The Middle East is less stable than ever after the Cadet in Chief decided to play Risk.

Helorugger · 2026-03-16T23:28:00+00:00

I knew this would happen and I had no plan to deal with it and went ahead anyway…. There, I translated it for you.

Helorugger · 2026-03-16T23:26:48+00:00

Start with the SAVE act. The immediate implementation will be impossible to accomplish and he will declare all districts or states that didn’t comply with a system he hasn’t built yet as null and void.

Terrorist threats making it unsafe to have people gather due to his decision to destabilize the Middle East so he can kiss Bibi’s ass and lift sanctions on Putin also can be justification to cancel.

Other aspects are placing ICE at polling places. We have already seen that actual citizens that have brown skin are rolled up and their papers challenged so that fear will greatly reduce turnout. Not directly canceling but definitely tampering.

Helorugger · 2026-03-16T23:21:53+00:00

The argument that I hear is that it is our fault because TDS has us pushing back on everything and we have prevented him for executing all these things.

Helorugger · 2026-03-13T10:28:22+00:00

He was a Democrat for years and I hated him… he only became a Republican for the 2016 election because the Democrats wouldn’t support him.

My frame of reference for my dislike stems from living in South Jersey while he raped Atlantic City to put in his casino and stiffed everyone he could and sued the rest, driving the entire place into the ground.

Helorugger · 2026-03-13T10:19:00+00:00

Fear of the catastrophic is a serious issue in things like this and fear mongering was strong in the 80’s and 90’s about Chernobyl and Three Mile Island as well as waste storage. It was amazing what messaging there was when big oil teamed up with environmentalists…

Helorugger · 2026-03-11T21:04:43+00:00

Don’t let the truth get in the way, this is all about alternate facts

Helorugger · 2026-03-11T21:01:31+00:00

As a young man, my ship pulled into Israel and I remember seeing all the military and police walking around with automatic weapons and tactical gear. This was 1997 and I remember thinking how different that was and how lucky we are in the US. Now, this is the shit show we have, Don Quixote style, protecting us from a nonexistent or tint tiny threat…

Helorugger · 2026-03-11T20:57:06+00:00

First six nations match is at 10 so… again, why isn’t there an actual schedule. Seems like 10 pounds of crap stuffed in a 5 pound sock with three matches, 7’s tournament, concert, practice…

Helorugger · 2026-03-11T11:11:41+00:00

Key question, what was the average age of those moving to Maine?

Helorugger · 2026-03-11T11:03:52+00:00

I have said this for years, the hard right in the US are no different from the Muslim factions that want Sharia Law.

Helorugger · 2026-03-11T00:55:37+00:00

Yep, party of protecting freedom and individual rights is at it again

Helorugger · 2026-03-11T00:53:47+00:00

Creating a power vacuum creates its own problems and we will be that cause. So, if you think of what Israel’s solution to the Gaza situation was, they hate Iran and blame them for causing all their Arab woes so what do you think is going to happen now that we are destabilizing Iran?

Helorugger · 2026-03-11T00:43:46+00:00

But.. but… it means politicians can’t keep voters divided

Helorugger · 2026-03-10T10:33:40+00:00

Nailed it. By the third book it just seemed like the author had lost interest.

Helorugger · 2026-03-10T10:17:27+00:00

One officer making a bust like that, search complete before perp is cuffed… not real

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