But if we couldn't stereotype, people wouldn't have convenient targets for their generic, unfocused hate

In time, as our social technologies continue to develop, we will look back and retroactively identify the true reason for criminality, which is poverty. But as crime is a talking point in American politics, a huge one, the rhetoric has gone dog whistle rather than the overt racism we saw only a few short decades ago. So, much easier to make a skin color, or a culture, a scapegoat.  This is the negative side of populism that comes out EVERY time it's presented. rather than a national pride that goes along with an appreciation for other cultures, it's a xenophobia punctuated with ridicule for certain, target cultures, and a national selfishness; an unwillingness to assist others on a global scale.

There is operational security in knowing that allies, and the strategic geographic bases they inhabit, stay secure. If we allow areas of interest to degrade, when they become of tactical importance, we would have to fix them first. I'm all for them being sovereign, but global security is not any one nation's  job, ESP in the case of a rogue actor like this. Also, in this time of heightened nuclear tensions, it's kinda asshole to ask someone to pay for something that is so vital to the security of the entire world. Nationalism is only cool until your country needs help. Then the borders come rdown as fast as they went up.


And SK, like Mexico, is not going to pay. Like always, the tax payers will pay.

I dunno. Hillary is more beholden to the political machine; that is, she is an actual politician. You would have seen more of the same that happened under Obama. Plus, the onus of her starting a conflict (she is a hawk I guess?) would have been a huge deterrent for NK in the first place.

LMAO. Why are Democrats responsible for shitty school lunches?

Sit down and let me rap to you.

The lunch program began with propitious intentions. The federal government began to subsidize school lunches as a way to manage giant farm surpluses, while simultaneously supporting a suffering population. Since then, the school lunch program has become dominated by a few large food contractors designed to feed a population suffering from a lack of resources, without catering to its basic health needs. Without sufficient changes, this nutritional deficit will continue to contribute to childhood obesity and big businesses will continue to dominate distribution of goods.

Childhood nutrition is everything. Children that grow up eating shitty food tend to grow up into shitty adults. This is especially evident where I live, and extremely rural place with an ultra low population density. The people out here are poor as shit, and you can tell by looking at them. People look hungry. Or are fat. The youth don't even have that youthful glow.

Last time I checked, corporate interest were served by your party. TBH, it's Democrats too, but the GOP philosophy of 'trickle down economics caters 100% to corporate interest. It's understandable, most people over a certain income are Republican, at least fiscally.

Also, your rage is kind of inarticulate, I don't know what you particular beef is with this.

Trump will never challenge Monsanto. Fuck the deep state, if you want to get killed, fuck up.Monsanto's profits. I dare you.

Yezzir.

This is something you keep to yourself, given the circumstances. This is akin to a pilot saying 'hope we get her down, this is tough!' while landing. Might be the truth, but dammit,  it doesn't make anyone feel any better.

Our president has zero chill.

Alright.

Don't know if you consider these valid news sources. Start here:
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2017/03/28/trump-business-past-ties-russian-mobsters-organized-crime/98321252/

As stated before, I can't vet the news source, but I'm using sources generally accepted as legitimate by the greater public. The next one:

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/fbi-russia-mafia-trump-tower-two-years-2016-presidential-election-us-money-laundering-alimzhan-a7642851.html

http://www.reuters.com/investigates/special-report/usa-trump-property/

And another source on the same topic:
http://www.inquisitr.com/4079311/trump-tower-was-wiretapped-by-fbi-during-obama-era-to-capture-russian-mob-boss/

More on Tokhtakhounov:
https://mobile.nytimes.com/2013/06/02/world/europe/tokhtakhounov-says-criminal-charges-are-just-a-misunderstanding.html

What I was referring to when I described  financial relationships with despotic regimes:
http://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2017/03/13/donald-trumps-worst-deal

A politifact summation of a lot of what I was speaking on:
http://www.politifact.com/truth-o-meter/article/2017/feb/22/all-possible-ties-between-trump-and-russia/


I'm avoiding more obviously partisan, left leaning outlets that are highly critical, like Vox, Mother Jones, RawStory, and Politico. I am also avoiding the Guardian and MSNBC for the sake of argument (they are also openly critical. Dont disagree with that, I'm just trying to be objective.

I will plainly say, the investigation is still in progress. I obviously don't know more than the men and women still actively involved in this ongoing investigation. But interesting, dammit, interesting.

Bit, is this sufficient? I'm being serious. I get you don't trust the msm, so it seems pointless to offer sources from the mainstream media, which is real to me, if you have an inherent distrust of all mainstream media sources.

It's alot to look up (these are things I have encountered in my readings, over time). About to bake and frost chocolate cupcakes, give me like 40 minutes or so, and I'll point out the lobbying l/corporate interest shit I was taking about.

I fell  behind in the thread, been busy a bit. My apologies.

tvb has it right. The media, in general, did a terrible job this particular election. I'm no fan of Trump, but priori the election,  the anti Trump media was too much. If Trump sneezed, it was an article on RawStory. Now, some of it was warranted. I get the pussy grab thing, I thought his chances were shot at that point. I'm still grappling intellectually with how old school, Reagan voting Rebuplicans could have helld their noses to click the switch, but I do get it. The alternative was simply unacceptable to some folks, I totally get that.

Now, I have less nefarious reasons for this. Profit. Where tvb, bit and I differ is attribution of intent. I see profit chasing from the corporations that control the media outlets, rather than an attempt to pay op the masses. I think the psy op happens, inadvertently, but the reason for the season is the money. America tuned in like it never tuned in before. And the media establishment profited. From CNN to Breitbart, people tuned in and clicked in to read the new hijinx everyday, multiple times a day, driving up those ad revenues to record levels for an election. Breitbart was selling fucking hats and shirts, if I recall. It engendered a wave of false patriotism that is saw in 2004 when Obama was elected. The fearmongering, which is really the most profitable industry here in the US, was on full display. Let me ask the community something, it took me a while to notice. When the last time you heard some shit about the Kaardashians? They uses to plaster those vapid bastards over the screen but constantly, they would be half of the clickbait. They would show up in my  general news feeds as well as my business and art feeds.

Whens the last time you heard some shit about Caitlyn?

Exactly.

Maybe it's just me, but everything took a back seat to the election and the subsequent 100 days. This is all they report on now, or tangential shit that pushes a particular political ideology.

Now, let me contrast that with the fact that this is the most "unpresidented' presidency so far, at least here.  There is indeed a lot to report on, on both sides, everything has been in rare form. But the obsession with Trump, it isn't like with Obama. Fox would shit on Obama, and constantly, but otherwise policy didn't make the news like it does today under Trump. People didn't give a fuck. Puff Daddy was dancing around in a cheap ass shirt telling us to 'Vote or Die'. It was Mad Max times.

But just like then, they were monetizing the voters. It's a cycle, really. Corporations and special interest groups make huge contributions to particular politicians and candidates, with the understanding that, if you make it, you will work towards making policy changes that benefit the master. This is the literal definition of politics nowadays. Ideology be damned. It cost money to be on TV, and you generally hope that someone doesn't come into the game with enough cash to fund themselves. They are probably corrupt.

And bit, I don't source anymore because I get tired of being told that a generally accepted news source is "fake". We are all intelligent, I simply need to point. If you need edification, search. That way, your opinions are your own. Due dullegencr is what I'm saying. Also, nothing changes if you don't believe me. I still have bills and shit.

Now, look at the hands that feed Trump. Or, if you perceive none, use my old trick, examine motivations through actions. The tax cuts, the health care,  the immigration policy, the war mongering (i never want to see a war, but, if yoy are goung to pull the thing out, plan to bang) they serve to increase profits in certain sectors dramatically over the next 4 years. Respectively, corps that have incorporated globally to reduce tax footprint, the insurance industry, the private corporations that run the prisons, and the military contractors that make hardware. Research yourself, examine the campaign contributions from these particular industries, and the interactions between lobbying arms or the corps, and Trumps people. It's very interesting. And when you you are done perusing that, look at how those companies are doing as we speak, vs the rest of the market. Again, quite interesting.

Also, see what you can find on Trump, Trump Towers,  and Russian investment, specifically from mafia figures. Nothing important, this is all in the past, but check it out when you can. It ties back into his claim of surveillance by Obama, and it's all very interesting.

Then look at Trump Towers, and some of the very questionable people that have invested in said properties. Oft, they come from despot govs, or are criminally affiliated in an old money/big way.

Which leads me to my final point, something to ponder. Have you considered the role of the drug cartels, the truly large ones, in the political lobbying process? If corps have learned they can buy their policies into being, what would a business do, with no governmental oversight? That's what I think happened here. Russian criminal families (the money is soo much more interesting the the 13 families), the criminal families from all over the globe, they are the new 'Illuminati'. Trump found a novel set of masters, ones we can't percieve so easily.

Well, it isn't quite so obvious for those of us that read the 'regular news'. It looks like Russia wanted him to win, and started a psy op /disinfo campaign to increase his chances to win. When you really on trusted, vetted news sources that have been around for decades like MSNBC, CNN, you get alot of information on Russia because this is the biggest shit since Watergate, just with Flynn's proven, known involvement at this point. We both know damned well 19 intelligence agencies didn't regurgitate that information; they don't even all have the same investigative capacities, as they all exist in distinct, separate spheres of influence.
Even if they did collaborate, so? If anything, the consensus by such a diverse group of actors should speak to the certainty of the conclusion. OUR ENTIRE INTELLIGENCE community.

So, the Air Force Intelligence, Army Intelligence, Central Intelligence Agency, Coast Guard Intelligence, Defense Intelligence Agency, Energy Department, Homeland Security Department, State Department, Treasury Department, Drug Enforcement Administration, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Marine Corps Intelligence, National Geospatial Intelligence Agency, National Reconnaissance Office, National Security Agency, Navy Intelligence and the Office of the Director of National Intelligence all decided to risk their reputations forever, to demilitarize the president? Who, in his ineptitude, has already given them (some) pretty much free reign to do as they see fit? Who has increased their budgets (some) by 30 percent? And duh, shit like the the NGIA didnt launch a complete, independant investigation; you collaborate with your peers, to save money and time (small government is good, no)?

Seems like Trump is the best thing that's happened to military spending since Bush. Why in the world would they want to undermine Trump? Recycled investigation be damned, even if it was, they felt the need to represent it again. I don't know how a foreign government hacking the emails of our political bodies sits with you, but it feels like an act of aggression to me. Not 'nothing of substance'. And nothing of this magnitude is done half ass, Russia didn't meddle just to play around. Would the CIA waste time playing with someone's election? Yes, if they wanted to influence it. Otherwise, why bother? Why waste effort to no effect? Are you telling me one of the foremost Intelligence agencies in the world paid hackers to dick around on email servers, for the LULZ?

Maybe they were looking for more Pizzagate evidence (kill yourself if you believe in Pizzagate).

And if anything, the IRS watches this forum. Especially the 'I'm going to protest taxes out loud' threads.

How far will you divorce reality, to defend your vote? I'm not saying that as an asshole, that's a legit question.

My feelings in summation. I don't agree with 45, but I didn't agree completely with 44. With that being said, I am willing to give the man a chance, it's his job now, and we will either sink or swim. I don't think it's going to go so swimmingly, but time will tell. I'm not so optimistic about him becoming a 'good president', he has built his platform on not being traditionally presidential. He thinks this is what the people want, that the seeming ineptitude is 'sticking it to the Establishment'. And unless he actually delivers on the wall, the tax cuts, and health care reform (all terrible ideas, save the last) he hasn't really done too much, IMO.

Give the people their meat, Donald.

Watch Get Out, it's a horror movie about race relations. If you are sensitive to race, I wouldn't suggest it, also if you are white amlnd feel some way about young black people, but otherwise, it is really, really fucking good. It's sci Fi horror on the slick, I don't want to spoil it for you. Lot of elements of psych drama/ horror as well. It's good dammit, just torrent it.

Yes, I'm a giant melting snowflake, ROFL. And hell yes I'm a shit piece. I wouldn't trust me as far as you could throw me.

See above response :

Same, I have a hardware wallet the miss knows how access,. I have some obscure accounts that are old, but have some value to them. She would figure these out, even, given time; she knows what services I use/talk about using.

Any transaction over 10k must be reported separately. It applies when you purchase big ticket items as well, sometimes. Even withdrawing that much will trigger the bank to ask you what the transaction is about.

There is probably a lower threshold as well; because of how Poloniex is set up, I suspect it's 2000. Any exchange you find that doesn't follow rules like this, is probably janky and risky to use.

Yes, it should. But this isn't charity. Taxes are subsidy for participating in society, and using infrastructure. Since failure to promote the general welfare could mean civil unrest, it is in the public interest, and hence, civic duty.

He's right. It's a nightmare of paperwork and time, and unless you have very deep pockets, live in very specific States, or will have a funding round for your business, it's really, really expensive.

It will take months, you will need to hire a compliance officer and have a clearly stated procedure (for betting customers and reporting anomalies/suspicious activity).

Might want to consider setting up that exchange abroad

The problem is, all substances don't affect all people the same way. And any substance can be addictive, and harmful as well. Seen plenty of people addicted to McDonalds, to the point of harm (poor health, not just weight but poor nutrition  outcomes. Becuase of this fee, would it be okay to deny the whole something that actually may help them? The fries are delicious, they never hurt anyone.

Oh, and plenty of people can point a gun at your head, you don't need drugs as a motive. Could be a crazy, a scorned lover, or a rival. People and guns and all that, you now the saying.

I wouldn't be so quiçk to go here. Altcoins have very specific functions nowadays, they arent just bitcoin clones with a different block reward and name. An alt can easily surpass bitcoin with enough 'official' behind it; if Microsoft outright made a coin, people would buy it up to the moon. Bitcoin is familiar, bitcoin is ubiquitous in the scene, but it will snt the only solution, not does there need to be only one

This is a great idea. I have, since I got on board, been looking for a place to buy real world securities with cryptos.
 I don't even care about giving up my identity. Amazon was talking about a platform like this, but i haven't heard anything about it in a while. Bitcoin securities are suspect; having the certainty of a real security with the ease and instant (compared to ach) would be amazing.


Thus would take more than a quarter million, however. The compliance alone would cost that. This is more.like a 10 mil -20mil idea.

And if you ever get started on this, hit me up, I'm intrigued

When you say elite, who do you mean really? Mist politicians have wealthy sponsors whos agendas they push, neither candidate is an exception. I know with certainty LePen didn't fund her campaign out if pocket (in fact, she had some fundraising help from Trump's camp).

This the age of decrying big interest, while being in bed with it. At least, that's been the modus the last few elections.

Strange days people, strange days.

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You know they like,  broke this guy's nose and teetch removing him from a flight he paid for? They didn't have the legal standing to move him, but they did have the right. But the amount of force used  was unnecessary and callous, and on top of the myriad fuckups they have been having of late, this is the worst optics in the world.

Edit: I had to come back and talk about this, it's like a comedy bit. So, you beat a dudes ass for no good reason about a week after you harrass little kids for wearing leggings. Then, like 3 days later, a fucking scorpion falls out of the overhead storage and actually bites a passenger. It's like God has beef with United; they ate orphans or raped nuns in a past life. You can't make this shit up.

I'm waiting for a flight attendant or pilot to smoke crack in the cockpit on video; then I will be satisfied.