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This is astounding to me. To summarize, all discussion of candidates besides P. Trump are an insult to voters and any candidate who garners more votes has stolen the election.

I would be relieved to discover this is satire.

barnhart wrote: ↑Tue Dec 19, 2023 7:41 am This is astounding to me. To summarize, all discussion of candidates besides P. Trump are an insult to voters and any candidate who garners more votes has stolen the election.

I would be relieved to discover this is satire.

This is what authoritarianism looks like.

Narcissism is common, even expected, in politics.
There’s a lot written on it.

National Library of Medicine / “Narcissism in Political Participation”
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32493116/

FYI

temporal1 wrote: ↑Wed Jan 17, 2024 12:50 am FYI

No surprise there!
Was talking with Mom about this- she's watched politics close ever since I was tiny as the threat of communism was her reason-

I shared my dread of President Trump running again as I know it brings out the worse in some people. That being said we think he was doing a fantastic job as president in spite of all against him. Now all I get at work from myriads of customers is complaints about our present economy & situation as their bills at the register greatly increased

Mom's reply is #1 he was doing a great job as President & #2 If the Democrats see that using every dirty trick in the book is successful against him, while letting their own hypocrisy go unchecked then they will be rewarded for being dirty, and will continue to use those tactics. She said they HAVE to get a message. I see her point- I don't know a soul who follows everything as close as her so through the decades I learned to appreciate her wisdom.
She also very much loves the Lord & glorifies Him in her life for everything!

Anyway it's going to be an interesting year. I was hoping for DeSantis just to avoid what's coming but then I remember they were evil against Bush as well.
Prayers for America to repent of national sins

i’m still interested in KRISTI NOEM as VP.
VIVEK - head of the U.S. Dept of Education. (He’s too strong to be VP.) The DOE is in dire need.

temporal1 wrote: ↑Wed Jan 17, 2024 2:03 pm

i’m still interested in KRISTI NOEM as VP.
Vivek - head of the U.S. Dept of Education. (He’s too strong to be VP.) The DOE is in dire need.

What do you think the US Department of Education actually does?

Hint. It has no role in curriculum. That is a state matter. There are no Federal standards or guidelines for curriculum. That is entirely state-based, other than Common Core which was a consortium of states and not DOE.

What the DOE actually does in rough order of priority and budget is:

• Administer student loans and Pell Grants for the nearly 50 million Americans who have student loans and get Pell Grants.
• Administering federal funding for K12 education which is mostly Title 1 grants to school districts with high percentages of poor students
• Oversee compliance with Congressionally mandated laws relating to education which mostly relate to Special Education, Disabilities, Homeless children, and Title 9 sports.
• Collects data on educational performance and other education related statistics around the country

Very little of this other than the data collection programs is discretionary. They mostly implement laws and administer federal dollars that were all passed by bipartisan majorities in Congress and often signed into law by Republican presidents.

And what makes you think Vivek is suited for the job?

i agree with those who believe eliminating the U.S. DOE should be soberly considered.

The U.S. DOE represents a new topic, if anyone is interested.

temporal1 wrote: ↑Wed Jan 17, 2024 2:40 pm i agree with those who believe eliminating the U.S. DOE should be soberly considered.

The U.S. DOE represents a new topic, if anyone is interested.

New topic: viewtopic.php?t=6418

2024: JLP with LARRY ELDER

i’ve listened to both men several times. This discussion is my favorite for both. Worth an hour. Not just politics.
The importance of fathers present in their homes is discussed. Some surprises!

Larry Elder remains open to discuss VPOTUS 2024.

Larry Elder Joins Jesse Lee Peterson! (Ep. 343) / 1hr 10min

Description:
On this week's episode of TheFallenState TV, host Jesse Lee Peterson is joined by Larry Elder—He is a New York Times best-selling author, award-winning documentary filmmaker, and one of America's most influential media figures.

In this compelling conversation, Larry joins Jesse to discuss his bold presidential campaign for 2024 and sheds light on his new book,
'As Goes California: My Mission to Rescue the Golden State and Save the Nation.'

Dive deep into the issues that matter as they explore Larry's vision for California's future and his mission to contribute to the broader welfare of the nation.

Don't miss this episode as Jesse and Larry engage in a thought-provoking dialogue that spans politics, policy, and the principles that guide Elder's commitment to public service. Tune in for an episode that promises insights, inspiration, and a glimpse into the transformative journey Larry envisions for California and the United States.

They touch on relationships, fatherhood, black mess, anger, fame, success, and much more!

Tune in on Friday at 12 Noon Pacific Time / 3:00 PM Eastern Time to catch our Premiere!

00:00 Start
00:25 Guest intro
00:58 Welcome to The Fallen State!
01:18 Larry Elder
03:00 How does Larry deal with all the backlash?
05:00 Blacks go against Larry's message
05:40 Larry endorsed Trump
07:04 Why do they reject the message?
07:37 How does Larry see America today?
08:18 MLK predicted Obama's presidency
11:55 Race relations got worse under Obama
16:14 Georgia Florida's passing
17:39 The police brutality hoax
20:35 Black leaders are hiding the truth
21:47 Democrats want to stay in power
23:19 Why don't blacks and Democrats think for themselves?
28:14 Its a Marxist mindset
28:36 Is Larry part white?
29:39 JLP couldn't remember his grandson's name
30:02 Why Larry uses statistics
30:49 The four most influential black leaders
32:56 Why are whites afraid to speak up?
36:47 Claudine Gay
39:33 Maxine Waters
41:32 What's wrong with men and women today?
43:43 Larry grew up in South Central LA
45:46 Larry has a star on Hollywood's Walk of Fame
45:59 Larry's parents
48:17 When JLP met Larry's girlfriend
48:54 Larry's mother supported him as a child
50:19 Is Larry a Christian?
51:29 Does Larry have fear?
52:34 How does Larry deal with negative thoughts?
54:35 Larry resented his father as a child
1:00:51 Larry regrets not having kids of his own
1:01:43 THE HOT SEAT
1:06:04 How to find Larry's work
1:09:00 Credits