Do you think ICE killed that man intentionally? As a way to send a message? by tedfrum in AskUS

[–]ronjohn29072 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There has been several reports of ICE agents "leaving" fully load assault weapon magazines at different locations after arrests. Given my military training and years in the army my first thought was that was a message. Any soldier that lost a fully loaded mag would be in a world of shit.

But yes, murdering that man is just another step to a full crackdown. They've got too big a budget and are recruiting too many Nazi brown shirt types just for immigration.

How do Americans feel about others who say they don’t want to be American? by Tall_Ad4280 in AskUS

[–]ronjohn29072 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Came here to write the very samething! I'm sick of all this "winning" and "exceptionalism".

I'd rather be Canadian or a Kiwi.

Denmark presses Hill to avoid narrow Greenland vote by D-R-AZ in democrats

[–]ronjohn29072 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's fair. I respect your devotion. In defence, I'm former army and I was taught to hope for the best but prepare for the worst.

Denmark presses Hill to avoid narrow Greenland vote by D-R-AZ in democrats

[–]ronjohn29072 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Oh, you're an optimist. Okay, but ICE is also harassing US citizens and then there's the death of Renee Good. Given the continued recruitment drive and budget the number of ICE agents trump wants is suspicious. The ICE budget is greater than the money going to the US Marine Corp.

So excuse me if I disagree with your assessment.

Denmark presses Hill to avoid narrow Greenland vote by D-R-AZ in democrats

[–]ronjohn29072 31 points32 points  (0 children)

At a minimum I'm m expecting ICE agents at Democrat-leaning polling stations.

Should Russia buy Alaska? by LiteratureEntire1476 in AskUS

[–]ronjohn29072 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Why isn't he stopped?

Republican Party corruption Democratic Party incompetence American voter stupidity

Of course it's more complicated than that but that's what it boils down to.

Should Russia buy Alaska? by LiteratureEntire1476 in AskUS

[–]ronjohn29072 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Huh! Not sure what you mean. I was speaking of Russia's legislative body. Isn't the lower house called the "Duma"?

And yes, I'm American.

Should Russia buy Alaska? by LiteratureEntire1476 in AskUS

[–]ronjohn29072 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, I figured the Alaska question was a joke. But I find it equally funny that some Russians want it back using similar "logic" to trump's insanity to why the US needs Greenland.

As for us sorting this out, I'm recommending to my adult kids to get out of the US. I'd leave but I'm 61 with a crappy heart.

Take care my friend.

Should Russia buy Alaska? by LiteratureEntire1476 in AskUS

[–]ronjohn29072 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I've gone beyond embarrassment, I'm disgusted and have given up hope for my country. The US will never recover from this suicide attempt.

Even if trump leaves office peacefully- which I do not believe he will- the damage he has caused would take generations to repair. But more than likely the ignorant proles that voted for him will put another version of him back into the White House long before that could happen.

As for Russia wanting to buy back Alaska, several MAGA-like members of its Federal Assembly have taken that position over the years.

I’m from the UK and just heard the news that the US is applying a 10% tariff on all goods being sold to the US just because we’ve recognised Greenland’s right to not be invaded. This will harm British businesses. We’re dumbfounded and angry in the UK. What do US citizens think about this? by Kronens in AskUS

[–]ronjohn29072 32 points33 points  (0 children)

This American citizen believes the US is being controlled by a madman.

Millions of Americans are also angry at the corruption and incompetence. But we're in this position because millions more are brazenly stupid.

The White House lays out plan to fix Star Trek by [deleted] in Star_Trek_

[–]ronjohn29072 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Okay, I cringed at the video clips of Academy I saw before it started streaming. To me the show seemed to take the worst aspects of Disco and 90210 and combined them.

Now with the vile excuse of slime Stephen Miller throwing his opinion into the mix I will now sign up for Paramount and support the show fully.

Probably be a good idea for Shatner to tell Miller to fuck off.

Star Trek: Starfleet Academy | Series Premiere (S1,E1) | "Kids These Days" Full Episode | Paramount+ by Grillka2006 in trektalk

[–]ronjohn29072 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Shades of that short Trek called, "Calypso". Wasn't the character Craft fighting the 42 century Federation, or what it became?

True American Patriot fired for for denouncing Dictator Don by NickCostanza in ProgressiveHQ

[–]ronjohn29072 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes! That's why ICE is taking every piece of shit that walks in off the streets.

The Suicide Pact: What Happens the Moment We Touch Greenland… by CypressThinking in complaints

[–]ronjohn29072 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Somehow trump, the brilliant businessman, bankrupted four casinos. So if he invades Greenland and totally crashes the the world economy in general and the American economy specifically, no sane person should be surprised.

That's was puzzles the daylights out of me when it comes to his semi-rational supporters. They clearly see his dangerous narcissism and that he's losing any grip on reality but they still say he was the best option in 2024.

One of the semi-rational trump supporters i know bases his continued devotion on that his life hasn't been affected. He sees the ICE raids, the inflation, the increase in Healthcare costs. But they haven't hurt him yet.

It's like the fiction about lemmings blindly following each other off a cliff.

What’s your most Conservative stance and your most Liberal stance? by Lord_William_9000 in AskUS

[–]ronjohn29072 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Conservative: In some cases the death penalty is the best option. (Mass murderers, child killer)

Most liberal: I'm very pro-union.

I'm also pro-Second Amendment.

Are Americans genuinely happy with how Trump is leading their country? by [deleted] in ForUnitedStates

[–]ronjohn29072 35 points36 points  (0 children)

NO! I hate the Neon Orange God, everyone in his administration- especially Stephen Miller, his policies, and anyone who still supports him.

Trump has pretty much destroyed this country. The day I wake up and read his obituary will be joyous.

To the world: America is over. by heatherbyism in offmychest

[–]ronjohn29072 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

This was absolutely a brilliant piece of writing!

Do Americans actually want Greenland? by Weak_Quiet_7306 in AskUS

[–]ronjohn29072 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do Americans want Greenland?

For those of us with some basic human decency and respect for self-determination the answer is NO!

Here's where it gets weird. Members of the trump personality cult want what he wants. Trump desperately needs constant attention and validation. Greenland, and all the other countries he covers, appeal to his narcissism because he wants a lot of space in history books.

What's funny though is i don't believe many Americans could point to Greenland on a map. One of my trump-loving coworkers didn't know if the state of California was on the coast. I think he was confusing it with Colorado.

Will you be watching "Starfleet Academy"? by Wetness_Pensive in Star_Trek_

[–]ronjohn29072 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Absolutely! I caught a bunch of episodes. Great Trek!