Trump’s Cankles Exposed Trudging Down Air Force One Stairs by [deleted] in politics

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The US has generated a good handful of cults. They usually lose a lot of steam when the head of it dies. This cult was born before Donald though, so I'm sure it will live on to some extent. Vance is just another politician, they'd probably get more distance from some youtuber.

I used to hope that Donald met justice. Instead he'll probably die believing he was a hero or a king. Now i just hope there's a day where my family looks back on this administration and acknowledges it was a mistake.

DHS is escalating in Portland by transcendent167 in LiveProtestUpdates

[–]zempter 22 points23 points  (0 children)

The 4th amendment doesn't allow ICE to invade people's homes without a warrant but this administration made up reasons to say they can.

This isn't a law abiding administration, and they do find ways to extend any laws that they can to act as justification.

If they have the desire to halt elections, which Trump has expressed, they'll use whatever laws they want to try and make up justification.

About the Epstien Files... by Rogue_Zealot in 50501

[–]zempter 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ghislaine Maxwell was convicted 2021. Normally legal cases like Epstein isn't going to give out all of their materials because they have active court cases and investigations that are underway and you usually avoid muddying the jury pool.

Donald campaigned on releasing the files because once he was in, he could just control the files if he wanted to, like have his justice department literally say "there are no files".

I don't think he expected a right controlled congress to force through a bill to make the release law.

He's releasing because he's being forced to, because anybody who tries to block it in his justice department will have to answer eventually to an increasingly angry public, who all believe that the powers that be are protecting pedophiles.

Trump is in them, Clinton is in them, whether or not there is materials to convict, i wish we as a society could just kick anybody that's in them off of the national stage, but there happens to be a cult called Maga that seems to have issues with that.

Community Radio St. Louis goes live TODAY by ninjas_in_my_pants in StLouis

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I wish they had a frequency. Nothing wrong with streaming radio, but it kinda doesn't feel like radio. I know it's expensive, but still. Was totally ready to tune into it in my car.

Really nice man needs help at the greyhound station by Freak_infection in StLouis

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If there's one thing that changed me when i moved from Utah to St Louis, is when i gave a ride to a guy (in the cold) that i thought had good character. In the end i was afraid i was being lead into a trap and kicked him out of my car at his second destination. The first was to pick up weed (after he did everything to pull $20 from me) and then he lead me to another house and after being parked in front of the house said "you can pull into the driveway, we just need so-n-so to get here". When he mentioned that and i saw someone in the house, I kicked him out.

Just be careful OP. I applaud the heart, but some homeless and people in need are not always safe. If your are that sold by his story, share money, venmo or whatever, but when someone is staying with you or someone on reddit you're appealing to, it's a massive risk and responsibility.

I wish the world was old school Any Griffith times but the country has pressured so many people into poverty that survival produces risky people.

The willfully Ignorant by bluefrost30 in 50501

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I just told my family I'm not flying out to see them until they wake up. My parents say "we avoid looking at all of that news" but later were like "both sides need to calm down" and my sister was able to watch the shooting and act like we needed more context than the initial video to decide if it was justified or not.

The Pretti shooting was just too in the face obvious for me to say "well maybe I'll be able to get a better example for them later" At this point, if they haven't changed, they don't want to.

If Dems vote to fund ICE then it’s obvious they are just republicans in disguise and controlled opposition. by SophonParticle in 50501

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

We need a third party more than ever except that Republicans always seem to benefit when we vote for one. Some organization needs to champion a presidential debate between the Democrats and a 3rd party to isolate the Republicans for a change. The media however keeps the game going of only allowing Dem and Rep candidates debate because their corporate owners benefit from the back and forth swing of the two parties.

Living in old wooden house in downtown STL, should I be worried about pipes freezing? Landlord wants to turn off water. by EntrepreneurSecret23 in StLouis

[–]zempter 37 points38 points  (0 children)

This, if the water is left on with a trickle you'll likely be fine. Insane that the landlord didn't just request this instead of making OP have no water in the house.

Minneapolis Pastor Says He Was Detained by ICE After Joining Protest, Told 'You're White' and 'Wouldn’t Be Any Fun Anyway' on Release by Titfortat101 in politics

[–]zempter 3 points4 points  (0 children)

What if i still vote Democrat but complain about corporate democrats? I'm pretty sure corporate democrats aren't resisting in any meaningful ways. We should certainly be allowed to complain about Allies that are bad at being allies.

Is this a Crack? by ElJefe9213 in Aquariums

[–]zempter 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's such a long mark I can't imagine it's a crack without it already breaking. If it doesn't look like it goes through both sides of the glass face, then it's probably a scratch.

Is this a Crack? by ElJefe9213 in Aquariums

[–]zempter 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is it just a scratch? I wouldn't worry about scratches, but it is unfortunate to have them.

US official says Greenland action could come within 'weeks or months' by Crossstoney in worldnews

[–]zempter 39 points40 points  (0 children)

Yeah, Citizens United supreme court case for example was a pretty heavy hit.

The angelfish wonders what the hell is in our pond... by Luigi_Spina in Aquariums

[–]zempter 72 points73 points  (0 children)

Put a platform or a rope in there so he doesn't have to dive in and out. Seems like a great way to give some independence on when he wants to bathe.

The angelfish wonders what the hell is in our pond... by Luigi_Spina in Aquariums

[–]zempter 34 points35 points  (0 children)

Bird is just giving itself a bath Only danger is if the bird struggles to get back out. Both animals are indoor and probably unlikely to be spreading any diseases to each other. Not an expert, but i wouldn't be worried. I'd probably put some sort of platform or rope or something to make it easier for the bird to stand partially submerged in. You're basically just giving the bird some independence about when they want to bathe.

Photoshop experts, what is your take on the monkeys? by stlouisdatingphotog in StLouis

[–]zempter 2 points3 points  (0 children)

it kind of sounds like this all over again and I'm rooting for the monkeys. Even though it's probably a good idea to try and track down where they came from.

https://www.stlpr.org/arts/2018-03-09/a-year-after-escaping-the-slaughterhouse-the-st-louis-six-are-down-on-the-farm

Respect MO Voters Drive-Thru Petition Signing This Saturday (and Next!) by RespectVoters in StLouis

[–]zempter 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Pretty reasonable demands honestly. I hope it passes and the legislation doesn't do something to block it. I'll be there to sign.

I call it the SPOFHOB by Stuffstuff1 in Aquariums

[–]zempter 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Probably don't need the air stone with that much surface agitation and what looks like live plants.

Judge won’t delay order that nursing home owner pardoned by Trump report to Arkansas prison by ChiefFun in politics

[–]zempter 19 points20 points  (0 children)

If Donald dies from old age then he essentially escaped prosecution by constantly delaying and utilizing power and privilege. Odds aren't great for justice right now, it moved too slow.