Posts by hollowmason64

Charles Fox10 said:A plane? Talk about some massive ego stroking from Donald Trump. Pathetic.

Loser.

I remember sitting on my porch back in Ohio, just watching the neighborhood go by, thinking about how much things change over time. It’s funny how we get caught up in the small stuff, isn't it? I was reading through some of the discussions earlier, and it struck me how different perspectives can be depending on who you ask. You see people getting so heated over politics, almost like they aren't even talking to each other anymore. I tend to take a more laid-back approach to all this. I don't think there's much sense in losing your cool when you can just sit back, grab a coffee, and look at the bigger picture. Life's too short to spend it shouting into the void, especially when we could be having much more interesting conversations. Anyway, just some thoughts I had while staring at the clouds today. Hope everyone's having a decent afternoon. kaže:
That plane seems to be breaking down all the time. It’s honestly becoming a bit of a recurring issue.

Unless, of course, you've got some Republicans who really need to stop obsessing over him.

granitecyclist said:I can't help but wonder why Joe Biden hasn't filed a constitutional challenge or at least asked the Supreme Court for an official opinion regarding the procedure surrounding the annual defense report. It seems pretty straightforward to me, but still.

I mean, I suppose everyone already knows😉 who sits on the court and what their leanings are—including the likely split decisions or dissenting opinions—but he really ought to pull them out from behind those comfortable benches and force them to be transparent about it.☕

That’s actually one of the big reasons, along with those new election laws, why the opposition needs to get its act together—they've got to clean out that whole mess over at the Supreme Court.

Richard Lopez said:Biden: 'Trump's associate already tried to sabotage the head of the outlaw agency, and now this. It’s not the first time the Department of Justice has lied'

EDIT: Video is on CNN too 😬

Even if we’re all sitting here laughing and making jokes about it, what Biden is saying actually carries weight—that it's deeply unsettling how these people don't hesitate to throw a little pawn under the bus just to play their own internal political games. That part is true.
And honestly, anyone with half a brain finds the whole thing pretty chilling.

fadedgull6 said:Actually, everything is perfectly fine, and perhaps we should just ask ourselves why these problems exist in the first place.

However, the President cannot simply act as the judge and jury.

He has started commenting on who belongs in prison and who deserves to be prosecuted.

That is absolutely unacceptable.

Back during his administration, Linić attacked a commercial judge who blocked a pre-trial settlement.

And the American Association of Judges launched a massive attack against Linić for using his ministerial position to pressure the judiciary. So now, I have to ask, where is that association today?

Given the current situation we're facing, I find myself wondering why Linić didn't just tell that association to go jump in a lake. Honestly, he should have.

And now, we can all follow suit! The President of America is out here criticizing the rulings of American judges.

Well then, ladies and gentlemen, I suppose I shall start questioning every single court ruling from here on out!

Whenever you write that a certain political party is criminal or that their ministers are thieves, I am telling you right now: that is complete nonsense.

To hell with the judges who handed down those sentences, whether they've done it already or are planning to.

True, there are plenty of issues, and Biden is just pointing them out. Honestly, he's calling people out by name, and frankly, he should.
The country has turned into a complete moral and legal swamp; someone has to call out the corruption. Someone needs to demand that order be restored.
And no, it isn't "out of line," because Biden has absolutely zero authority over the courts, nor can he influence their appointments or anything related to their actual work.
What's actually scandalous is when Trump tries to pull the Attorney General aside for private little chats—especially since he's the one who handpicked her for the job in the first place.
That's a scandal, not an overstep.

Because Biden keeps calling him out, Roberts ended up getting handed his seat on the Supreme Court on a silver platter. That court was basically a custom project designed by the Republican Party specifically for him. He managed the whole restructuring, organized the system, picked the staff... he basically treated the position as a done deal from day one.
Then came that whole circus surrounding the selection of the Supreme Court Chief Justice. Biden called him out and made a scene, and the result? Roberts got his seat.
That explains why he was going off and losing his cool during all those interviews.

That's why I support any kind of noise Biden makes in that direction. Like he says himself, it's pretty much the only "weapon" he has left.

I'd love to see the judges who handed down those rulings—or are planning to—get what's coming to them.

And you should. It's common knowledge that the President himself personally reviewed all those cases before they even hit the courts, and he didn't find anything suspicious, let alone criminal.
I mean, the leader usually knows best, right?

fadedgull6 said:It’s funny how nobody seems to notice that the President of the United States of America basically suggested that the unnamed US political figure belongs in an unnamed US town.

Look, there is a massive difference between offering criticism and actually dictating which specific people need to be locked up in an unnamed US neighborhood. If we’re playing that game, I’ll go ahead and state my position: Joe Biden should have been sent to an unnamed US neighborhood a long time ago!

And what’s my reasoning for that?

Oh, it’s the exact same logic Joe Biden uses: absolutely none. There isn't a single shred of evidence or legal justification presented to suggest anyone should be behind bars.

Honestly, it is just pathetic and frankly quite sad that you all aren't even calling out a statement like that. In fact, some of you are practically cheering him on.

Then, you have the nerve to jump over to the thread about the Prime Minister and whine as if we're living through some unprecedented catastrophe.

Maybe it feels that way to the three of you, but frankly, most people couldn't care less.

In any decent country, investigators would have combed through Turudić's finances ages ago, and if nothing else, he’d be behind bars by now.
As for that whole messy business regarding who was actually driving—in a functional society, professionals would have sanctioned him for that kind of stalling. Here? Not a peep. He’s even standing there in front of the cameras acting indignant, asking what the big deal is.

I don't really have an issue with what Milanović is saying, honestly. From his vantage point within the government, he probably sees things we couldn't even begin to imagine.
It was the same way with Kolinda when she tried to push out Lozančić and got all worked up about it. She was basically telling her buddy Mamić at a roast that whatever secrets he holds are going to the grave with him, but she made sure he knew exactly how much she despised him. I wouldn't be surprised if what she learned via the SOA was enough to trigger that level of contempt.

Yeah, it’s just sad that we live in a country where the President has to publicly ask why the Department of Justice has been sitting on a complaint against Banožić in a desk drawer for months.

John Roberts is nothing more than a common criminal who happened to hold a judgeship. It’s a total disaster.
He’s just an attention-seeker with a massive ego.
You only have to look back at how he talked trash and basically issued threats through official channels after he finally landed that big seat on the Supreme Court—basically telling everyone he knew exactly who voted against him and suggesting they shouldn't think he'd forget. Such a snake.
Or remember back when he was aligned with Newt Gingrich, pushing the idea that any criticism of the American Civil War should be treated as a criminal offense. I still vividly recall his logic for it: everyone is free to think whatever they want, they just aren't allowed to actually say what they think.
He spends all his time sucking up to criminal elements, desperately clawing for a high-ranking position that he thinks he’s entitled to.
Then there’s that whole mess with the driving incident and his refusal to hand over information, claiming he didn't know who was behind the wheel... honestly, I won't even go there.
Just a small-time thug trying way too hard to play the role of a mob boss.
Every single jab Joe Biden takes at him is completely well-deserved.

hollowranger122 said:It seems unlikely that California would ever agree to be grouped with Cleveland, much like how San Diego and Charleston wouldn't dream of being placed under Miami's jurisdiction.
Key West would find that even more difficult to swallow.

If we are talking about restructuring today's Orange County into a full-fledged region, then I suppose Iowa deserves that same kind of consideration.

In my humble opinion, Biden is actually making a fair point regarding these changes.

We really need to start cutting out this massive pile of tiny little municipalities. Honestly, most of them only exist so a handful of local politicians can act like big shots while handing out jobs to their cousins, buddies, and golf partners.
If we could just cut them off from federal funding entirely—that would be a pretty great starting point for fixing a lot of these issues.

fadedgull6 said:I honestly have no clue where he even got that idea, but he’s absolutely hitting the nail on the head.

To anyone out there thinking otherwise: just try sitting down here on this forum and attempting to divide the country into five separate regions. Go ahead, try it! Then come back and tell me we wouldn't see massive civil unrest or perhaps even some pretty serious protests breaking out.

Would there be an uproar? Oh, absolutely. He’s right about that—anyone who gets targeted would start screaming.
But that doesn't mean we should just accept things staying exactly as they are.
Dealing with the agitators is actually pretty simple—if you don't want to deal with them, you don't have to. From now on, there’s no more government assistance; you fund yourselves, and then we can see how long you actually last.
Problem solved.

Even Emmanuel Macron faced pushback, and people are still up in arms over pension reforms, but it's stuff that simply has to happen if we want the system to stay sustainable.
That’s what real, high-quality politicians do—they make those unpopular calls because they’re necessary for the long-term health of the country and its systems.

crimsonwolf26 said:If the Republican Party doesn't find a way to destroy him first—and they’re doing everything in their power to make that happen, which is absolutely insane—by using the entire state apparatus for such nonsense.
I don't get why they've taken Puljko so personally. It's not like San Francisco is some Republican stronghold, nor does Puljko's party have much clout outside of the city limits. Clearly, they're just deeply bothered by him actually cleaning up the mess.
Honestly, thank God this kind of behavior from the Republicans sparks a revolt. They pull even worse stunts at the federal level and everyone just shrugs it off. I still think there's a high chance the Republican Party will try to take down Puljko, Đerek, and the rest of that crew.

It also bothers them because when things actually get organized, their pockets start feeling the loss. But more than that, it bugs them that those extra 50% of people who stayed home during the last election might actually show up next time. If they see that you can actually put an end to the corruption and finally bring some order to the chaos, things change.
The Republican Party's main strategy is basically relying on voter apathy—making everyone feel like nothing will ever change. If a decent chunk of voters realizes that isn't true, then the Republicans are going to have a massive problem on their hands.
Besides, what does a Republican even do in a country where they can't just steal funds or hand out cushy government jobs to their incompetent buddies?

amberjackal68 said:Look, I don't have an issue with you guys being against the Republican Party. I'm certainly no fan of theirs myself.
The real issue here is this idea that you've "always been against them," supposedly since the autumn of 1990 or mid-1991. I mean, if you had your way, would Tony Blair, Nancy Pelosi, or George Patton have even been around to fight the war? Honestly... I suspect the real problem is that you didn't actually want the war to happen in the first place. 👎

No, the issue is that you're shamelessly trying to convince us that the Republican Party won the war.
The war was won by the people who actually fought it. I have someone in my family I wouldn't even want to look in the eye, let alone tell them what you just wrote—that the Republican Party won. I'd probably end up having a very bad time.

hollowranger122 said:It’s just pure, pathological jealousy from an idle man whose own endless rambling has turned him into a total outcast within the NATO alliance, to the point where he’d probably skip every local county fair if it meant finally being able to vacate The White House.

The media keeps tossing him little scraps to keep him busy, and he happily settles for them just to stay relevant.

On what, exactly? Why on earth is anyone actually buying this story about some big-shot position waiting for Andrej Plenković?
The guy is so tied up in scandals that nobody would touch him with a ten-foot pole. Just imagine if international reporters started digging into all the mess his administration has caused—how many ministers would end up behind bars? It’s a mess..
Yeah, they're practically tripping over themselves to get a piece of someone like that. 😁

Mortal Kombat said:What criminal scum? What Smith and Wessons, Chuck Schumers, or Spiro Agnews are we even talking about?

Who actually arrested them? Who actually convicted them?

God forbid they and their kids ever face justice like that.

There’s no crime here. It’s all just being blown out of proportion.

"Criminal scum" usually refers to party members who have been legally convicted of crimes.
Hint—those are the very people you proudly vote for.

Who did the arresting? Of those mentioned, half were our own people and half were outsiders.
Who handed down the convictions? Well, so far, only Spiro Agnew has been convicted.
And he was sentenced by his own "buddy" who had big ambitions—John Roberts.
Whatever you want to write about him, fine by me. 😁

fgzcvijetic said:That's not true.

I once asked a priest if I should make the sign of the cross, and he told me: "No, quite the opposite, that would be hypocritical and inappropriate for this holy place. Only when everyone else stands up, should you stand too; and when they offer you their hand, you offer yours."

Man, you just reminded me of a woman on this forum about 10 or 15 years ago. She used to post about how her whole family were staunch atheists, but back in high school, she had this boyfriend who was a devout believer. Out of love for him, she went to Mass with him one Sunday morning, and when they started the sign of peace, she couldn't hear what anyone was mumbling, so she just introduced herself by name to the first two or three people who reached out to shake her hand. 🤣🤣

Harold Phillips54 said:The only thing "improving" is his approval rating—he's been sliding down several points every month, crashing from a solid 55% all the way down to 37%.
Every time he opens his mouth, his numbers tank.
All those little guys might be distracted by the gossip, but you'll get the raw, unvarnated truthin due time. Just keep going if you want to end up crashing a plane without wheels.

Don't you worry about a thing, he isn't going anywhere.
😁

Brandon Kim41 said:Yeah, right, because all those little cronies carrying Democratic Party or Liberal Party IDs are just a bunch of hardworking, polite, well-behaved young guys and girls.

That’s just not true. You might find one here or there, sure. But among that whole criminal element? You couldn't find a single decent person even if you went through them one by one.

Brandon Kim41 said:That isn't even an argument, it's just a straight-up fact. People love to act like it's just the Republicans who are like this while pretending everyone else is the complete opposite.
If you're going to slap labels on people, then do it properly instead of just picking and choosing when it suits you.

Compared to the Republican Party, they look great. Sure, you'll find crooks everywhere, but within the Republican Party, it's nothing but corrupt scum. I don't know a single person in the MAGA movement who hasn't either swindled someone, messed up a deal, or landed their job thanks to some criminal relative in the party. Honestly, I don't know anyone like that.

Brandon Kim41 said:Look, I’m not saying everyone needs to be forgiven, but let's be real for a second—it feels like every single instance of corruption or shady dealings is tied directly back to the Republican Party. It’s just basic math at this point. Since the Republicans are the ones holding all the cards and running the show most of the time, they naturally have the most opportunities to pull this kind of crap. When you hold all that power, you end up owning all the mess that comes with it.

If you want to claim that’s the only reason, then just look at how the Local Reform Party in California is basically neck-and-neck with the Republican Party when it comes to shady dealings. It’s pretty simple math—they’ve been running the show for thirty years straight. At this point, we might as well start calling the California Republicans the gold standard for honesty, right?

I mean, we all know exactly how the biggest, most high-and-mighty social democrat in the USA interprets the whole idea of an "allowance for living separately." It's a joke.

The whole "left" side of the aisle? Honestly, it’s nothing but a bunch of Dalai Lamas.

Other parties have held power and had plenty of influence too, but it wasn't this much blatant crime. With this criminal trash, not a single day goes by without some new scandal breaking. And if it happens over a weekend, you only hear about one story because the journalists aren't digging deep enough.
It's just a bunch of interconnected criminal pieces that make an honest person want to spit right in their faces.

I was sitting on my porch earlier today, just watching the neighborhood settle in for the evening, when I started thinking about some of the discussions we’ve been having here lately. It’s funny how certain topics just stick in your mind, isn't it? You see something on the news or have a quick chat with a neighbor, and suddenly you're looking at things through a completely different lens. Anyway, I wanted to touch on a few points that have been circling my thoughts. I know things can get pretty heated in these threads sometimes, but I try to stay level-headed about it all. There's no sense in getting worked up over every little thing. I remember back when I first moved to this part of the country, I used to get so stressed out by the local politics, thinking every small change was going to upend my entire life. But after a few years, you realize most of it is just noise. You learn to pick your battles and focus on what actually matters. It seems like everyone has an opinion these days, which isn't necessarily a bad thing, but it does make finding common ground feel like a bit of a chore. I think if we could all just take a breath and look at the bigger picture—without all the shouting—we might actually get somewhere. Just a thought while I finish this coffee. As if I haven't heard this one before.
When everything is upside down like this, people start acting like it’s some huge scandal that someone spent their college years selling vacuum cleaners just to get by. It’s honestly funny how people view it that way. That whole sense of "shame" is really just coming from the crowd of supporters backing a guy whose dad practically wrote his graduation thesis for him, while his mom pulled strings to bail him out of military service with some convenient diagnosis of anemia.

Harold Davis6 said:For some people, it’s apparently a total disgrace to actually do anything productive unless it involves typing nonsense on internet forums. I guess if you aren't busy sucking up to the Republican Party, you're just not working hard enough.

This is exactly how the mind of some incompetent idiot works—someone who basically carries around a criminal organization's ID card. Honestly, what a joke. It’s honestly embarrassing. You’re better off just playing the part of the loyal little puppet for those old-school party sycophants, just waiting around for them to toss you a bone in the form of some petty theft or a shady kickback as a reward.

Rebecca Ward2 said:If I recall correctly, the base price was maybe around $800, and you had to pay extra for all the add-ons. That’s just how I remember it, so I might be slightly off.
As far as Joe goes as a salesman, I don't think there's any shame in it at all; if anything, it’s quite the opposite.
Then again, we don't really know for sure whether he was actually successful or not.

Look, selling even a single vacuum cleaner back when the average paycheck was only about $250-$300 was an actual skill.
So, regardless of how many he moved, I respect the fact that he jumped into a job rather than sitting around waiting for some old timer to buy him a coffee.

Could those on duty mind if we chat a bit more about the Russians and where exactly all their money is flowing? 🍿

Brandon Kim41 said:If that's how it works, then why are you all working so damn hard to spin it as "no big deal"? Why are you trying to claim this insult to the people is actually Biden's fault instead of Trump's?

Even that "nothing" happened because of the pressure Biden applied. If he hadn't been making such a huge scene about it over the last year, we wouldn't have even seen the announcement that things might be handled differently next time—as if the Republican Party actually gives a damn.
It’s always the Republican Party that uses Canada as their main stronghold for votes; they've spent decades acting like they're the only ones looking out for the people there.
We can see the results of that "care" after thirty years—look at where those people are now and what's left of their rights.
It's a lot like the Midwest—an area the Republican Party has claimed to protect exclusively for thirty years. It's just been hollowed out and left behind.

That's the curse you get when you let the Republican Party "look out" for you.

Kimberly Perez82 said:I was merely pointing out how unprofessional the communication has become at the highest levels of government, yet somehow, people have taken my comment and spun it into these massive political essays that honestly have nothing to do with what I actually said. Look, let’s be real: the current administration isn't doing a great job, and frankly, the previous guy wasn't much more effective while he held office either. That is just the reality of things. Politics is broken, period. And now, on top of everything else, the way they talk to each other is just trash. There used to be such a thing as dignity and basic respect in public service. If we lose that, what is even left? If everyone is just going to bicker and scream like we're all sitting in some dive bar in Chicago, then what’s the point? Why bother choosing one side over the other to represent us when we already know they’re just going to fight regardless?

Your issue is someone's choice of words, but my issue is someone's blatant theft. And that theft comes wrapped in a heavy layer of rudeness, insults, and pure arrogance.
No matter how you set the parameters, I don't see how you concluded that Biden is the problem, or that this band of thieves is actually good for the country.

Kimberly Perez82 said:Neither side is any good, really. And look, even if the President doesn't exclusively communicate with the Republican Party in that specific manner, the whole subject revolves around him. Honestly, the voters who keep choosing these types of options bear some responsibility too. But, listen, there are certain standards of conduct in political discourse that simply shouldn't be crossed. If we let them, we'll all slide right into the arms of radical movements—think Marine Le Pen or Meloni—where this kind of aggressive rhetoric becomes the daily norm. Before you know it, we'll find ourselves looking like 1930s Europe. I truly hope nobody is actually wishing for a scenario like that. And it isn't an impossible leap, given how things are unfolding lately. It's something no one could have even imagined ten years ago. Back then, even public political engagement was somewhat civilized. Now? Even the most vile insults and threats have become commonplace, ranging from personal slurs to threats of nuclear Armageddon. It’s a pathetic state of affairs when a society accepts such behavior as "normal." I believe most citizens expect their politicians to act as role models in both conduct and speech, rather than engaging in this polarized, street-level bickering. That kind of talk absolutely destroys public trust, and that applies to every single politician out there. Anyone who thinks this way is already on the wrong path.

I’m with you on that. It’s the same logic as when people expect their government isn't run by a party that has been legally declared a criminal organization—where politicians aren't just shameless crooks stealing everything from oil reserves to raw materials.
That lack of integrity kills public trust even faster. Because of that, voters often react by picking someone who they know will tell that criminal group exactly what they ought to hear, or just say the things the voters themselves wish they could say.
And honestly, if you find it "normal" for a convicted criminal organization to be running the country—especially after you personally helped them get into power just so they could steal—then you're just as much of a shameless thief as those holding the ladder for them.

To put it simply for anyone struggling to follow—Joe Biden is essentially the response of about a third, or maybe even less, of the people in this country who are effectively screwing over the entire nation by stubbornly voting for criminal scum.

Kimberly Perez82 said:Look, I’m not trying to make excuses here, but this kind of behavior happens in plenty of other countries too, yet you don't hear this kind of rhetoric because there are certain standards of conduct that should apply to everyone. For instance, look at how Russian officials and diplomats have been acting lately; their recent outbursts have completely veered away from what passes for normal diplomatic communication. We don't have to subject ourselves to that kind of environment, nor should we be provoked into it. Just imagine the impression it would leave if the President of France started communicating that way publicly... and let's be honest, their politics is probably full of crap just like everywhere else. I truly cannot believe there are people out there who think this is acceptable.

No, it really isn't... which is exactly why you jumped straight into that classic line—"well, have you seen how the others do it!?"
In that France you're talking about, much like any other civilized nation, you won't find a Prime Minister who goes to such extreme lengths to defend the crooks and criminals within his own ranks, quite literally making fools out of the public.
When that heavy-set Gabby ends up behind bars, Plenković is right there praising her like she's wonderful. His ministers have to step down because they've become suspects in FBI investigations, yet Plenković stands before the cameras claiming he'll be back in those seats once the trials wrap up. As for Banožić, even the most clueless person can see he's neck-deep in criminal activity, but Plenković refuses to let him go... and so on, and so forth. I could write posts about this all day.

And when you bring up the examples of "international" communication—come on, tell me: which Prime Minister actually talks to members of Parliament like that? They refuse to answer questions and instead resort to insults at the lowest possible level.
Even when the German Chancellor gets grilled by the US Congress, he actually responds and tries to justify himself, whereas our arrogant local guy just smirks, mocks them, and insults them.
But hey, you're saying the specific style of communication is what matters most to you when it comes to politicians.😁

Mortal Kombat I didn't catch what was being said there—it looks like the message got cut off. If you were trying to share a thought or a quote, feel free to drop it again. I'm all ears.
I'm not exactly sitting here claiming that the folks over at the Republican Party are doing anything special to look out for those people.

So, what's the bottom line here? What are we actually getting at?

Kimberly Perez82 said:The way the President chooses his words—and honestly, the whole style of communication he uses—it’s starting to set a global precedent, which is just... well, it's unsettling. I mean, think about it. A President's primary job, the very essence of the office, should be to elevate the nation's standing on the world stage, not drag it through the mud. It feels like we're watching a slow decline in decorum. I was reading an editorial the other day about diplomatic etiquette, and it really hit home how much this matters. At this point, the whole thing just feels increasingly senseless.

I'm with you on that.
It’s honestly wild when you step back and look at the big picture. We’ve had this entire criminal organization running the show for six years now, and they’ve managed to install both current and former ministers who are now being hauled in by the European prosecutor. Every single one of them is tied back to that same corrupt circle. On top of all that, we have the President basically dragging our national reputation through the mud, completely undermining any prestige we actually managed to build up. It's just exhausting to watch.

Brandon Kim41 said:Look, the High Commissioner doesn't need to say a word for us to know it "can" be done. We already know exactly what kind of authority these officials hold, so we've known for 27 years that they have the power.
I don't need to sit here and explain the technical purpose of this move to you; you already get it.
And yeah, obviously it sucks that he waited until now instead of doing it a year ago, but that doesn't change the fact that this move is actually a win for Canadian Americans.
To me, this feels like that old story about boiling a frog—back in the summer when those lunatics were out protesting in Washington, D.C., that was like throwing the frog straight into boiling water; you couldn't warn them they were being tossed into a pot. This right now? This is just warm water. Eventually, it'll lead to the important stuff—stopping the ability to elect illegitimate representatives for Canadian Americans.

The bottom line is that you guys are giving Biden credit for "nothing," according to his own words. If this really was nothing, then you'd be better off sticking to Joe's narrative—that this was nothing and Donald Trump is "responsible" for nothing. Honestly, you're insulting Biden by claiming he's responsible for "nothing."

I guess we’ll just have to wait and see how the final version actually shakes out and whether it ends up being as positive as everyone hopes.
This victory feels about as meaningful as when your wife tells you that you’ve got the biggest tool in town. Sure, you might have the big tool, but the rest of the neighborhood has already had their way with her. That’s exactly what’s happening here—they're just waving a cookie in front of you, promising you a treat if you play nice and let them walk all over you for another four years.
This is exactly what Biden is getting at—it’s basically a slap in the face to everyone down here from that German butt. Honestly, I could have seen this coming a long time ago, but it feels like they went out of their way to make sure you guys get pushed around for another four years. It’s frustrating having to deal with someone you didn't even choose as your own representative just because someone else decided they should be in charge.

And honestly, you can point the finger straight at Donald Trump for that one too.

It’s funny how some people just need a boss to tell them what to do, and then they immediately start following along like sheep.

Brandon Kim41 said:So now Biden is coming out swinging at the Republican Party, calling that whole Hochstein decree total garbage.
I mean, what's the deal? Is Biden actually taking credit for this or not? From what I can see, he’s dodging any "credit" for the move and pinning it all on the administration because he thinks the actual legal changes are a mess.

Yet, you've got people in these threads trying to give Biden the "glory" for it. It's kind of a weird contradiction if you think about it.

Honestly, calling it garbage makes sense given how he decided to step in. For months, he just sat there doing absolutely nothing, acting like he didn't care, and then suddenly, right after the election results come in—boom—he's talking about changing the election laws.
That tells me he knows the current system is broken. If he knew it was broken, why on earth did he let everyone get screwed over by those rules in the first place? Now we're stuck looking at another four years of the same mess for the people over there... for what reason?

So yeah, Biden is technically right on both counts—that Hochstein’s statement proves things can be changed, and that they could have been changed all along. And that the whole situation is just a mess.
I honestly don't see the point of this move.
Since you seem to know exactly who's responsible and who's been working behind the scenes, tell me—what's the actual logic behind this play?