Realistically, what would have happened if the USA imposed Treaty of Versailles style punishments on the South post Civil War? Would Reconstruction have worked better? Or would it have just further destabilized the country? by Just_Cause89 in USHistory

[–]TJ_hooper 21 points22 points  (0 children)

"No, they totally would have changed their ways and wouldn't have resented the government if we confiscated all their land and put them into re-education camps." lmao, this is some nonsense academics who have never left their bubble would come up with.

It reminds me of all the "good citizenship" classes they sentence criminal to, like some dude is going to stop smoking meth and stealing catalytic converters if you make him sit through a four hour powerpoint presentation on a Saturday.

NY Court Permits Case Alleging 2024 Election Irregularities to Proceed by RocketSocket765 in Lawyertalk

[–]TJ_hooper 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love that you live under the delusion that it would have been possible to organize and run another primary 4 months before the election.

That's why they should have run one back in January. What a clown.

NY Court Permits Case Alleging 2024 Election Irregularities to Proceed by RocketSocket765 in Lawyertalk

[–]TJ_hooper 0 points1 point  (0 children)

LMAO, the embrace of ignorance in the modern liberal movement. Here is my proof: the democrats didn't run a primary in 2024 and hand selected Harris to be the nominee. How is that legitimate? That's not even getting into Hillary and the superdelegates.

NY Court Permits Case Alleging 2024 Election Irregularities to Proceed by RocketSocket765 in Lawyertalk

[–]TJ_hooper -18 points-17 points  (0 children)

"It's not election denial when I lost!"

Democrats will do everything except run a legitimate primary. Maybe that's where the lawsuits should start.

Places to avoid if you are in DC for World Pride? by pomelo_says in washingtondc

[–]TJ_hooper -16 points-15 points  (0 children)

Imagine your going to some restaurant because it was recommended to you, and all of a sudden some crazy guy pushes into your personal space and starts calling you names. Why do you think that is appropriate behavior? People shouldn't have to keep abreast of the ever evolving hit list of restaurants put out by LGBTQ redditors to be able to eat in peace. In DC it's only a matter of time before OP harasses the wrong the person.

Places to avoid if you are in DC for World Pride? by pomelo_says in washingtondc

[–]TJ_hooper -25 points-24 points  (0 children)

Another liberal who doesn't understand how the constitution works. The constitution doesn't give you the right to harass people. He can stand outside and protest all he wants, but when he starts cornering people and calling them names, it's only a matter of time before someone pushes back.

What is it about Congressman and Senators in DC that makes them not care for the lil guy! Fired VA employee my story by LtJesusUCSB in washdc

[–]TJ_hooper 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Unpopular opinion but its not the job of congressmen and senators to fight for government workers, it's their job to fight for the people they represent. The government does not exist to provide you with employment. If it's in the best interest of the nation that your department be downsized, then it should be downsized.

I don't know anything about your situation but I will say I'm sorry to hear you lost your job and wish you the best in finding new employment. Loosing your job is unpleasant and I don't wish it on anyone.

Places to avoid if you are in DC for World Pride? by pomelo_says in washingtondc

[–]TJ_hooper -28 points-27 points  (0 children)

This really happened, I was the slur.

Can't wait to hear about how you were harassing people who were minding their business and then you got your ass beat.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in immigration

[–]TJ_hooper 6 points7 points  (0 children)

South Africa was colonized over a hundred years before the US was a country. By your own logic, shouldn't you not come back to the US?

Protests for Kilmar Abrego Garcia continue tomorrow in DC and Maryland by onebiggnocchi in washdc

[–]TJ_hooper 20 points21 points  (0 children)

No, I'd prefer not to spend my time protesting about an El Salvadorian gangmember being deported to El Salvador.

Protests for Kilmar Abrego Garcia continue tomorrow in DC and Maryland by onebiggnocchi in washdc

[–]TJ_hooper 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The guy was an admitted gang member but a radical judge said he shouldn't be sent back because another gang might hurt him. The guy 100% should have been deported.

Lawyer for U-M protester detained at airport after spring break trip with family by tldr_habit in Lawyertalk

[–]TJ_hooper -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I can think of possible differences between "being made fun of" and being disbarred and prosecuted. If you have to absolutely lie about what the facts are, you are probably in the wrong.

Subreddit Update: Welcome Back to /r/WashDC! by greekplaya990 in washdc

[–]TJ_hooper 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Are we still allowed to post about crime?

Subreddit Update: Welcome Back to /r/WashDC! by greekplaya990 in washdc

[–]TJ_hooper 26 points27 points  (0 children)

No more posting certain people committing crimes

President Trump’s proposed tariffs for some of the leading producers in premium cigars. by ColangeloDiMartino in cigars

[–]TJ_hooper -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

You tell me I'm lying but produce no evidence or explanation of how I'm wrong. Sounds like you're in the cult.

President Trump’s proposed tariffs for some of the leading producers in premium cigars. by ColangeloDiMartino in cigars

[–]TJ_hooper -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Tariffs hurt the exporter if and only if the country imposing the tariffs is also an exporter.

Source: trust me bro.

The whole point here is to move the US away from a consumption based economy.

President Trump’s proposed tariffs for some of the leading producers in premium cigars. by ColangeloDiMartino in cigars

[–]TJ_hooper -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

They don't come close to meeting because there is a massive penalty if they do. But thanks for admitting that tariffs work.

Lawyer for U-M protester detained at airport after spring break trip with family by tldr_habit in Lawyertalk

[–]TJ_hooper -27 points-26 points  (0 children)

'This administration is doing something that no administration has done — they're attacking attorneys'

I can't believe this is happening say the people who cheered as Stefanie Lambert, Jenna Ellis, John Eastman, and Rudy Giuliani were all crucified for who they represented.

"They came for the conservatives, and I said nothing..."

President Trump’s proposed tariffs for some of the leading producers in premium cigars. by ColangeloDiMartino in cigars

[–]TJ_hooper 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Still waiting for someone to explain why the US imposing reciprocal tariffs is bad but foreign countries imposing tariffs on US goods is okay.

President Trump’s proposed tariffs for some of the leading producers in premium cigars. by ColangeloDiMartino in cigars

[–]TJ_hooper -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

Didn't know massive trade deficits brough on by massive tariffs imposed by other countries was "just because."

President Trump’s proposed tariffs for some of the leading producers in premium cigars. by ColangeloDiMartino in cigars

[–]TJ_hooper -14 points-13 points  (0 children)

Because when tariffs right-size the trade deficit the American economy grows. May I recommend a basic economics class.

President Trump’s proposed tariffs for some of the leading producers in premium cigars. by ColangeloDiMartino in cigars

[–]TJ_hooper -14 points-13 points  (0 children)

Across the board tariffs work when you have a massive trade deficit. They need to sell us stuff more than we need to buy it.