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#41

Off the Record / Re: Quo Vadis GOP?

Last post by Jacob - April 19, 2024, 02:21:59 PM

Hardcore MAGA is definitely pro-Russian.  Coward MAGA and non-MAGA GOP appear to be much less so.

Yeah, they've only been pro-Russian in practice, not in their hearts, letting the pro-Russian faction set the agenda. If they actually stand up and fight Russia, that's a good thing.

Though if this quick flash of support is only because Trump is otherwise engaged, then it underscores the importance of keeping Trump out of the White House.

#42

Off the Record / Re: Israel-Hamas War 2023

Last post by Tamas - April 19, 2024, 02:08:16 PM

Convenient that a death doesn't matter if its at the hands of the Israeli military.

Convenient that if a hostage dies in an attempt to free them its not the hostage taker's fault.

But I am not going to rejoin this hateful madness you, Raz, Viper and Otto are dancing in.

You can see from this thread how easily people can be riled up to have absolutely abhorent views and declarations.

#43

Off the Record / Re: Life on the Rails

Last post by Savonarola - April 19, 2024, 01:48:15 PM

Bremse means "brakes", is about all I know.

You know more German than I do, but yes, they're a rail safety company.  From the various meetings I've been on today I've learned that they're sole US presence is New York Air Brake.

#44

Off the Record / Re: Quo Vadis GOP?

Last post by The Minsky Moment - April 19, 2024, 01:32:58 PM

I mean ...

I know, who would have thought that a ragtag band of Texan ex-Confederate soldiers would learn Anglo-Saxon and travel the frontier, teaching the wild inhabitants the joys of Bede's Ecclesiastical History and the Quoit Brooch Style?

#45

Off the Record / Re: Quo Vadis GOP?

Last post by Grey Fox - April 19, 2024, 01:32:46 PM

I think Trump was infatuated with David Cameron when Johnson visited Mar-a-lago and spoke in favour of passing the bills.

I've seen opinions where it's because Trump is busy in a court room and not paying attention that Johnson is willing to actually do his job.

#46

Off the Record / Re: Quo Vadis GOP?

Last post by DGuller - April 19, 2024, 01:32:42 PM

It has to make its way through the Senate--this also exposes a bit that some of you are way too quick to exaggerate the GOP as being pro-Russian, fwiw.

Hardcore MAGA is definitely pro-Russian.  Coward MAGA and non-MAGA GOP appear to be much less so.

#47

Off the Record / Re: [Canada] Canadian Politics...

Last post by Grey Fox - April 19, 2024, 01:28:29 PM

One of the few instances where the CAQ can accomplish something quickly.

#48

Off the Record / Re: Quo Vadis GOP?

Last post by OttoVonBismarck - April 19, 2024, 01:27:42 PM

It has to make its way through the Senate--this also exposes a bit that some of you are way too quick to exaggerate the GOP as being pro-Russian, fwiw.

#49

Off the Record / Re: Life on the Rails

Last post by Jacob - April 19, 2024, 01:08:32 PM

Bremse means "brakes", is about all I know.

#50

Off the Record / Re: Quo Vadis GOP?

Last post by Jacob - April 19, 2024, 01:05:10 PM

So... like... this is just a good thing, if you care about Ukraine - and we'll likely see aid flow to Ukraine from the US in the not the distant future?