Happy 4th of July Tomorrow, I Guess

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Re: Happy 4th of July Tomorrow, I Guess

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Doctor CamNC4Me wrote:
Fri Jul 04, 2025 2:45 pm
Oh, so you bricks are victims now? Funny how that goes.

Anyway, happy Fourth of July!

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Yes, but will fight on and persevere, we are dedicated to a free and open spirit paradise, and will fight against our free agency being restricted by those appointed by the evil one who resides in the Shade, that dictate over our right to be equally heard.

We will fight against the Sons of Progressiveness, and will not sit on the fence least our hair be turned blue, with that evil curse.

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Happy Fourth to you and yours!
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Hound of Heaven wrote:
Fri Jul 04, 2025 11:57 am
canpakes wrote:
Fri Jul 04, 2025 7:04 am


Trump authorized another large purchase from Gyna, so we’re good to go.

Happy Fourth, Penguin!
Now that you have allowed Wang Chung to post a thread with the opening post not having any written context, only pictures, am I allowed to do the same?
What does that comment have to do with my post? : )
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Markk wrote:
Fri Jul 04, 2025 2:22 pm
Hound of Heaven wrote:
Fri Jul 04, 2025 11:57 am


Now that you have allowed Wang Chung to post a thread with the opening post not having any written context, only pictures, am I allowed to do the same?

No, you can't do that. What are you thinking. I will paraphrase a rule from the old FAIR board that has been adopted here by Pancakes as an amendment to Universal law 10.

" There are special and elite guests here that do not have to follow the rules as all the distractors from our cause do, they have special privilege here and are allowed to break any and all rules, as long as they support the cohesiveness of the LDS progressive left community. "
1. I don’t know who Pancakes is, but they otherwise taste delicious.

2. No such rule exists. Are you suggesting that this one should be implemented?
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canpakes wrote:
Fri Jul 04, 2025 6:00 am
MG 2.0 wrote:
Thu Jul 03, 2025 10:32 pm
I like what Bari Weiss said today over at the Free Press:
(Non-essential words edited out by me)

Apparently, Bari attended many Trump campaign rallies in 2024, and memorized the script. : D
I'm doubting she attended any Trump rallies.
[Bari] "portrays herself as a liberal uncomfortable with the excesses of left-wing culture."

[She has] "sought to "position herself as a reasonable liberal concerned that far-left critiques stifled free speech."

[She is a] "left-leaning centrist."

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bari_Weiss
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Markk wrote:
Fri Jul 04, 2025 2:22 pm

" There are special and elite guests here that do not have to follow the rules as all the distractors from our cause do, they have special privilege here and are allowed to break any and all rules, as long as they support the cohesiveness of the LDS progressive left community. "
That's what I've thought/noticed. :lol:

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Hound of Heaven wrote:
Fri Jul 04, 2025 11:57 am
canpakes wrote:
Fri Jul 04, 2025 7:04 am


Trump authorized another large purchase from Gyna, so we’re good to go.

Happy Fourth, Penguin!
Now that you have allowed Wang Chung to post a thread with the opening post not having any written context, only pictures, am I allowed to do the same?
The thread is a community holiday greeting.
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Re: Happy 4th of July Tomorrow, I Guess

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MG 2.0 wrote:
Thu Jul 03, 2025 10:32 pm
Kishkumen wrote:
Thu Jul 03, 2025 10:18 pm
Not much to celebrate this year as we are experiencing a loss of liberty, a greater centralization of power in the executive, the violation of civil rights, an end to the rule of law, corruption on an unprecedented scale.

The only thing to celebrate is our resolve to oppose tyranny.
I like what Bari Weiss said today over at the Free Press:
The tenor of the public debate—from elected officials to pundits, journalists to public intellectuals—implies that we are living in something approaching the apocalypse. To them, the game is rigged, the system is broken, everything is awful, and life was better decades ago.

That’s mostly BS.

Yes, we have real problems. But widen the aperture, and you’ll see that there has never been a better time to be alive than the present day.
And:
The incentives of the press fuel the narrative of despair and doom. So do the incentives facing politicians, who don’t get gigs by telling you: “Things are mostly okay, but hey, there are some things we really need to work on.”
https://www.thefp.com/p/populists-ignor ... world-ever
The internet and social media have exponentially exacerbated any problems that we have in America.

I think we live in the greatest nation in the world in many respects. And the Constitution is still the greatest standard for a successful and free citizenry ever created by men. Some would even say that God had a hand in it.

Happy Birthday America!!!

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As secret police kidnap and deport American citizens and Trump’s DoJ threatens to strip naturalized citizens of their citizenship, I don’t share your optimism. It would be one thing if I thought you acknowledged the gravity of the issue. Pardon me if I missed that post.

And, by the way, Bari Weiss is a mouthpiece for Peter Thiel, who does not believe in democracy.
"He disturbs the laws of his country, he forces himself upon women, and he puts men to death without trial.” ~Otanes on the monarch, Herodotus Histories 3.80.
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Kishkumen wrote:
Sat Jul 05, 2025 1:36 am
MG 2.0 wrote:
Thu Jul 03, 2025 10:32 pm

I like what Bari Weiss said today over at the Free Press:


And:


The internet and social media have exponentially exacerbated any problems that we have in America.

I think we live in the greatest nation in the world in many respects. And the Constitution is still the greatest standard for a successful and free citizenry ever created by men. Some would even say that God had a hand in it.

Happy Birthday America!!!

Regards,
MG
As secret police kidnap and deport American citizens and Trump’s DoJ threatens to strip naturalized citizens of their citizenship, I don’t share your optimism. It would be one thing if I thought you acknowledged the gravity of the issue. Pardon me if I missed that post.

And, by the way, Bari Weiss is a mouthpiece for Peter Thiel, who does not believe in democracy.
Hi Kishkuman, I hope you had a happy Fourth of July! We went to a small parade up in Layton, Utah to be with our grandkids and their parents.

Bari Weiss is considered to be a bit left of center and has been critical of both left wing and right wing dogma. She has guests on her podcast and invites journalists from various camps to participate on The Free Press site. I agree with you that the deportation story is a complected/conflicted chain of events that have resulted in both positive and negative results/outcomes so far.

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We left the country for J4. I had no desire to celebrate our independence when the damned morons of this country decided independence was for better countries.

“F” the fascist MAGA voters. They screwed this country over until it's no longer great.

I wish they'd just move to Russia and get what they want there, and leave this country alone, but no. They're damned morons and can't help themselves.

damned morons.
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Some Schmo wrote:
Thu Jul 10, 2025 6:09 am
We left the country for J4. I had no desire to celebrate our independence when the damned morons of this country decided independence was for better countries.

“F” the fascist MAGA voters. They screwed this country over until it's no longer great.

I wish they'd just move to Russia and get what they want there, and leave this country alone, but no. They're damned morons and can't help themselves.

damned morons.
I have an adult daughter with two children, and similar to your situation, she has yet to fully embrace adulthood. Allow me to clarify, during family reunions, birthday parties, or outings with large groups, if things aren't just right or if someone she disagrees with is attending, she prefers to have us pick up the grandkids from her house so they can enjoy the family gathering. However, she chooses not to attend the event because it doesn't meet her expectations.

I have engaged in many conversations with her regarding the reality that life is not perfect and will never reach perfection. Life involves discovering how to embrace happiness and joy even amidst adversity and challenging moments, as we often face difficulties on a daily basis.

However, what I express holds no significance. Her actions have caused distress for me, her husband, her kids, and everyone who cares about her. It’s disheartening when she chooses not to participate, seemingly out of spite and due to her immaturity.

I’m older now, and when I spend 50 minutes driving one way to pick up my grandkids so they can enjoy time with family, then drive them back home, I typically end up with over three hours of driving in total. However, she seems indifferent to the fact that I’m spending three hours driving for her kids to enjoy family time. Her misplaced principles take precedence over the well-being of her elderly father, making her seem uncaring in this situation.

The essence of the narrative is that individuals like my daughter and you, who are committed progressives filled with animosity, contribute to the growing reluctance of others to identify as Democrats or support them at the polls. Your unrecognized attitude of hatred and contempt towards those who think differently is driving individuals towards the more positive outlook associated with the Republican party. Your negative attitude is causing significant disruption within the Democrat party, as you seem unable to find a way to achieve your goals.

Departing the country for the 4th of July due to the opposing party being in office reflects a defeatist mindset that fails to draw people in and ultimately undermines the very agenda you wish to promote. You have turned into your own greatest adversary.
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