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    Quote Originally Posted by Lloyd View Post
    Don't forget that Trump obstructed Biden's ability to hit the ground running by blocking his (and his staff) access to many meetings/briefings. I think Trump hats should read MAW... Make America Worse.
    You would think that wouldn’t be a challenge for a politician with almost 5 decades of experience, and his hand picked seasoned staff, pitted against an incompetent orange upstart.
    "A truth does not mind being questioned. A lie does not like being challenged."

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    Quote Originally Posted by Lloyd View Post
    Don't forget that Trump obstructed Biden's ability to hit the ground running by blocking his (and his staff) access to many meetings/briefings. I think Trump hats should read MAW... Make America Worse.
    You would think that wouldn’t be a challenge for a politician with almost 5 decades of experience, and his hand picked seasoned staff, pitted against an incompetent orange upstart.
    Thanks for, not just verifying, but actually being the cause of what a waste of time this subforum is. You should watch the Monty Python skit... You're acting like the John Cleese character.
    M: I came here for a good argument.
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    M: An argument isn't just contradiction.
    A: It can be.
    M: No it can't. An argument is a connected series of statements intended to establish a proposition.
    A: No it isn't.
    M: Yes it is! It's not just contradiction.
    A: Look, if I argue with you, I must take up a contrary position.
    M: Yes, but that's not just saying 'No it isn't.'
    A: Yes it is!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Lloyd View Post
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    Quote Originally Posted by Lloyd View Post
    Don't forget that Trump obstructed Biden's ability to hit the ground running by blocking his (and his staff) access to many meetings/briefings. I think Trump hats should read MAW... Make America Worse.
    You would think that wouldn’t be a challenge for a politician with almost 5 decades of experience, and his hand picked seasoned staff, pitted against an incompetent orange upstart.
    Thanks for, not just verifying, but actually being the cause of what a waste of time this subforum is. You should watch the Monty Python skit... You're acting like the John Cleese character.
    Awww... it's not so fun when the shoe's on the other foot, is it?
    "A truth does not mind being questioned. A lie does not like being challenged."

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    Wait, he had a plan when he wasn't in charge, and doesn't now that he's the President?
    Quote Originally Posted by Chuck Naill View Post
    Yes, he wasn’t in charge and the experts were muzzled.

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    Default Re: Countdown until the maniac is gone

    Now that the dude has gone, does that mean this thread is now defunct?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mustang Mars View Post
    Now that the dude has gone, does that mean this thread is now defunct?
    It means I don't bother to post to it. It's history.

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    Quote Originally Posted by welch View Post
    Quote Originally Posted by Mustang Mars View Post
    Now that the dude has gone, does that mean this thread is now defunct?
    It means I don't bother to post to it.
    Apparently you just can't stop yourself.

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    Quote Originally Posted by kazoolaw View Post
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    Now that the dude has gone, does that mean this thread is now defunct?
    It means I don't bother to post to it.
    Apparently you just can't stop yourself.
    Apparently ... {Freakin'HapppySmileyFaceTimeThingie}

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    Quote Originally Posted by dneal View Post
    Quote Originally Posted by Lloyd View Post
    Don't forget that Trump obstructed Biden's ability to hit the ground running by blocking his (and his staff) access to many meetings/briefings. I think Trump hats should read MAW... Make America Worse.
    You would think that wouldn’t be a challenge for a politician with almost 5 decades of experience, and his hand picked seasoned staff, pitted against an incompetent orange upstart.
    Apparently the Bravo Sierra keeps piling up ...

    Fred

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    Quote Originally Posted by Freddie View Post
    Quote Originally Posted by dneal View Post
    Quote Originally Posted by Lloyd View Post
    Don't forget that Trump obstructed Biden's ability to hit the ground running by blocking his (and his staff) access to many meetings/briefings. I think Trump hats should read MAW... Make America Worse.
    You would think that wouldn’t be a challenge for a politician with almost 5 decades of experience, and his hand picked seasoned staff, pitted against an incompetent orange upstart.
    Apparently the Bravo Sierra keeps piling up ...

    Fred
    You're the expert.
    "A truth does not mind being questioned. A lie does not like being challenged."

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    Quote Originally Posted by Freddie View Post

    Apparently the Bravo Sierra keeps piling up ...

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    Fred & Freddie- how are you both?
    Biden campaigned from his basement, announcing he had a plan to save us.
    Then he comes out and finds it's not going to end any time soon.
    At last we agree: Joe can stack it fast and deep.

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    Default Re: Countdown until the maniac is gone

    He may still be a maniac, and he may be gone; but according to the SC today he wasn't corrupt.

    There will be much wailing and gnashing of teeth, but hey... the courts have ruled! Right?

    Supreme Court dismisses Trump DC hotel emoluments clause case
    "A truth does not mind being questioned. A lie does not like being challenged."

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    Quote Originally Posted by dneal View Post
    He may still be a maniac, and he may be gone; but according to the SC today he wasn't corrupt.

    There will be much wailing and gnashing of teeth, but hey... the courts have ruled! Right?

    Supreme Court dismisses Trump DC hotel emoluments clause case

    The SC did not rule that Trump was not corrupt.

    I'm going to quote the article here, to avoid being accused of putting words in other people's mouths:

    "The Supreme Court dismissed the case and vacated the lower court ruling against Trump because now that he is no longer president, he doesn't stand to benefit from his hotel's placement near the White House."
    by Nicholas Rowan, Staff Writer | January 25, 2021 10:38 AM

    Bold emphasis mine. Trump's actions while in office almost certainly contravened the emoluments clause.
    Last edited by Empty_of_Clouds; January 25th, 2021 at 05:48 PM.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Empty_of_Clouds View Post
    Quote Originally Posted by dneal View Post
    He may still be a maniac, and he may be gone; but according to the SC today he wasn't corrupt.

    There will be much wailing and gnashing of teeth, but hey... the courts have ruled! Right?

    Supreme Court dismisses Trump DC hotel emoluments clause case

    dneal shoots... and misses.

    The SC did not rule that Trump was not corrupt.

    I'm going to quote the article here, to avoid being accused of putting words in other people's mouths:

    "The Supreme Court dismissed the case and vacated the lower court ruling against Trump because now that he is no longer president, he doesn't stand to benefit from his hotel's placement near the White House."
    by Nicholas Rowan, Staff Writer | January 25, 2021 10:38 AM

    Bold emphasis mine. Trump's actions while in office almost certainly contravened the emoluments clause.
    What proof do you have for that wild conspiracy theory? Why can't you accept the results of a court decision?

    --edit--

    I'll add you to the list of folks that don't get sarcasm...
    Last edited by dneal; January 25th, 2021 at 05:50 PM.
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    Jeez Louise, can't you read? That WAS the court's decision - and I can accept, on one level, that the case is now moot. You do know what that means, yes? It does not mean that the SC considers him innocent of corruption with regards to the emolument clause.

    Oh, and zing. I can see you're good at this. ^^
    Last edited by Empty_of_Clouds; January 25th, 2021 at 05:53 PM.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Empty_of_Clouds View Post
    Jeez Louise, can't you read? That WAS the court's decision - the case is moot, Trump is not automatically innocent.
    Good god you are dense.

    -edit-

    Glad you finally got it.
    Last edited by dneal; January 25th, 2021 at 06:04 PM.
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    Just in case anyone gives a monkey's about any of this.

    20-330
    TRUMP, PRESIDENT OF U.S. V. CREW, ET AL.
    The motion of Scholar Seth Barrett Tillman, et al. for leave to file a brief as amici curiae is granted. The motion of Professor Lawrence A. Hamermesh for leave to file a brief as amicus curiae is granted. The petition for a writ of certiorari is granted. The judgment is vacated, and the case is remanded to the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit with instructions to dismiss the case as moot.
    See United States v. Munsingwear, Inc., 340 U. S. 36 (1950).

    20-331
    TRUMP, PRESIDENT OF U.S. V. DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, ET AL.
    The motion of Scholar Seth Barrett Tillman, et al. for leave to file a brief as amici curiae is granted. The petition for a writ of certiorari is granted. The judgment is vacated, and the case is remanded to the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit with instructions to dismiss the case as moot.
    See United States v. Munsingwear, Inc., 340 U. S. 36 (1950).

    Definition of moot (from Merriam Webster 2021)

    1a : open to question : debatable
    1b : subjected to discussion : disputed
    2 : deprived of practical significance : made abstract or purely academic


    Definition #2 is the meaning that the SC use in their rulings quoted above.


    A case being rendered moot does not mean the accused was innocent of the original charges.

    The rulings above are direct quotes from the Order List of the Supreme Court, US.
    Last edited by Empty_of_Clouds; January 25th, 2021 at 06:15 PM.

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    Default Re: Countdown until the maniac is gone

    Now look up "standing" and "laches", two other procedural methods for dismissing cases without considering the merits.
    "A truth does not mind being questioned. A lie does not like being challenged."

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    Quote Originally Posted by kazoolaw View Post
    Quote Originally Posted by Freddie View Post

    Apparently the Bravo Sierra keeps piling up ...

    Fred
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    Biden campaigned from his basement, announcing he had a plan to save us.
    Then he comes out and finds it's not going to end any time soon.
    At last we agree: Joe can stack it fast and deep.
    A damaged book seller and a REMF. The Proud ... punks ... whippersnappers ... ... dudes ... boys ... tadpoles

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    Quote Originally Posted by dneal View Post
    Quote Originally Posted by Freddie View Post
    Quote Originally Posted by dneal View Post
    Quote Originally Posted by Lloyd View Post
    Don't forget that Trump obstructed Biden's ability to hit the ground running by blocking his (and his staff) access to many meetings/briefings. I think Trump hats should read MAW... Make America Worse.
    You would think that wouldn’t be a challenge for a politician with almost 5 decades of experience, and his hand picked seasoned staff, pitted against an incompetent orange upstart.
    Apparently the Bravo Sierra keeps piling up ...

    Fred
    You're the expert.
    Nah... You have all the experience...therefore I defer to you.

    Youse is the master of Bravo Sierra....

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