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Yes, you can question how deep that thinking went; don't forget the thinking that went into nominating and voting for Secretary Clinton just so she could be the first female president.	0	not toxic
It’s incredible the level and amount of antipathy for cycling and cyclists in this neck of the woods. Cyclists are the true unsung heroes of our communities. Cycling is the answer to mitigating air pollution, traffic congestion and our reliance on fossil fuels as well as making cities more liveable. The attitude of the Dutch and Danish towards cycling as being an integral component to the urban transport system is to be admired. It would be kind of nice if that mentality could, at some point, weave its way into the Canadian consciousness as well? However that’s probably wishful thinking.	0	not toxic
Try for a week, and say, start on a Wednesday, to have only photos of women and see if anyone notices. Then only non-Caucasian photos for a week. Almost like some old editors who asked if any reader is awake, ran the same text of a foreign affairs story two days running.	0	not toxic
How do we vote for which one we prefer?	0	not toxic
Trudeau stands firm on being soft.	0	not toxic
And your problem? I don't think you even read the piece.	0	not toxic
Why wouldn't he ,that's what hypocrites do, just ask old what's is name Roy.	1	toxic
How much is the bootlegger lobby paying you?	0	not toxic
All of them? Please name them.	0	not toxic
The justice system can be and has been manipulated by powers behind the scenes with the money to drive their own interests. Witness the DA in New Hampshire that has been sent to jail for just these offences but only after tremendous damage has been done to people's lives. Go to www.bigtrial.com for more info. I suppose we can take some comfort from the fact that one (the tip of the iceberg possibly) has had his comeuppance. A popular legal ambit these days is to play the legal system like a poker player, especially by driving up the costs to such an extent that the innocent cannot continue to defend themselves, and so the corruption of big money wins. Even if the innocent win, the money driven media will go in for the kill. The naive still implicitly believe in the legal system and particularly the falsely accused - to their cost.	0	not toxic
sister asks not to be identified, denver post lists the identity of the victim. maybe you guys don't understand why she didn't want to be identified...	0	not toxic
Kathy .....do me a favor ....make a huge fist with your hand please ....then please punch yourself in the face for being an idiot	1	toxic
Dear Cardinal Mueller, What happens if the local bishop is responsible for covering up the abuse and refuses to acknowledge a letter from sexual abuse victims because the diocesan attorney instructed him not to respond?	0	not toxic
It was such a special occasion the Trumpkins dusted off Kellyanne Conway and Jason Miller. And there they were every 30 minutes or so spreading their 'insights' like a fungus you can't get rid of. Donald Trump is the face of Republican hypocrisy and idiocy. He is a sputtering, narcissistic megalomaniac and a very real threat to US democracy.	1	toxic
ah geez, you had to go and say it didn't you? :) In any case, seems there is plenty of corruption to go around. Naturally Mr. T just keeps dredging up the ole Clinton email thing to try to divert attention elsewhere.	0	not toxic
You're a troll.	1	toxic
Jackson was a terrible president. He mistreated both Native Americans and African Americans and was extremely corrupt. "Indians" aka Native Americans have been honored on currency in the past. African Americans never have been on currency despite having fought and died for this country like everyone else, and Harriet Tubman's story is inspirational on many levels. She risked her life for the greater good of this country and was a war hero. She deserves this honor.	1	toxic
The Supreme Court, in their ACA decision, ruled that the federal government could not force the state to expand Medicaid. So far 32 have anyway. As for the immigration case before the court, don't count your chickens before they hatch. It might not be finally settled until after Hillary appoints the next SCOTUS justice.	0	not toxic
Have a safe and enjoyable trip everyone! Don't forget raingear and binoculars!	0	not toxic
I see where you're coming from, though calling yourself a "refugee" feels a little tone deaf in light of the current and genuinely tragic refugee crisis playing out across the pond from us. At any rate, Oregon has its roots in bigotry and isolationism, and portlanders have historically been an apolitical lot if voter turnout is any indication, so I suppose if you came for the culture and you back up that earnestness by registering to vote, actually voting, and finding ways to be truly civically engaged, you don't deserve to be treated so poorly. But let's be honest: People who don't have the benefit of a wealthy family to bankroll rent are being forced further and further out as a direct result of new arrivals pushing up cost of living. Which they are bound to have strong feelings about. You clearly love being here; how would you feel if you were priced out and forced to relocate to make room for someone richer? Probably pretty bummed. A bit more compassion on both sides is in order.	0	not toxic
That is some good news finally! I hope so.	0	not toxic
otherwise known as SLUMS & GHETTO'S	0	not toxic
Nothing but the truth: Thank you for your interest. BEST is Better Eugene-Springfield TRANSPORTATION. We are working for better transportation options, safer streets, and walkable neighborhoods. When the voters’ pamphlet arrives in your mailbox later this week, you will see we have joined with the League of Women Voters of Lane County to publish an argument in support of Ballot Measure 20-275, as a means to these community goals. We appreciate the opportunity to share in these comments some of the good reasons to do so.	0	not toxic
The issue in this case is that the party didn't enforce its rules, so Gates was allowed to stand for office as a Democrat. Also, he hasn't been elected yet. He is opposed in the general election by Republican Mark Pa`aluhi.	0	not toxic
YES. This is PRECISELY why I (with oozing sarcasm) suggested this department do it! Isn't it what the part time, ethically handicapped mayor would love as well as his buddies in the state house?????????	0	not toxic
My comment is hardly misleading. The community based, 16 bed residential facilities had a net cost (after federal reimbursement) of about 35K/patient. The DHS admitted that the institutional cost is $280K/bed. That's a eight to one cost savings. Furthermore, the latest survey of the population at the Salem, Portland and Eastern Oregon facilities showed that 40% of the forensic patients had not committed Measure 11 offenses. i.e. were not so dangerous that they could not be considered for those less secure settings. A reference to 60 bed facilities is a reference to an institutional setting....an entirely different thing than 16 bed community sites.	0	not toxic
Definitely sarcasm. When was the last time you saw "potheads" roaming the downtown causing problems with local businesses, tourists, and patrons? Never When was the last time someone got stoned and went home and beat their wife? Cite me an example please, and I'll cite 100 examples of a drunk doing the same. When was the last time someone smoked too many marijuanas, overdosed, and died? Never Folks with critical thinking skills can see that marijuana, used moderately and responsibly, pose close to zero risk. And like alcohol, when you make it legal and regulated, it makes it harder to get believe it or not.	0	not toxic
This has been happening for at least 20 months. The crime wave and killing people for no good reason started in the winter of 2015.	0	not toxic
Walking on a Cornice is just dangerous.If you want to play mountain men for the weekend you better learn how to survive in the mountains. Please don't go if you have no experience or training or you may die and loved ones will be hurt.I worked Serach and Rescue many moons ago in Mple Ridge and had to recover bodies and that is no fun.	0	not toxic
" .... saying Moscow should decide whether it wants to remain aligned with a “murderous regime” that kills its own people." But Russia is a “murderous regime” that kills its own people.	1	toxic
Good literature is good literature, whether Shakespeare or Mistry. Anyone can have preferences. I'm pretty sure that Mistry has read Shakespeare. We all could benefit from both.	0	not toxic
So how is the weather in Caracas today?	0	not toxic
34 years locked in. Who knows whats going happen in the interim. This is a really bad deal. I cannot believe this isnt getting more negative press. Just look at E 470. A for profit ripoff fleecing Americans on the most expensive bypass in the U S. They saved us costs didnt they? Lets build a living room with stores at DIA because everyone is going to stand around and mingle after clearing security. Lets smash all security upstairs where even today lines go out the door for check in. Cant wait for holiday travel.	0	not toxic
>> $4 small soft drink I can't wait! 😱	0	not toxic
Yes, if the priest does not counsel the person who is involved with any sinful behavior. That is his job, not to disregard the elephant in the room. No different than a parent raising his child who is committing improper behavior. Should the parent just dialog with his young son who was just involved with stealing, without attempting to addresss and change the behavior?	0	not toxic
I find his in depth knowledge of IED manufacture & placement optimization to be a bit concerning. Just look at that smile!	0	not toxic
Thank you for the link, that's a fascinating read.	0	not toxic
I was a fan of their $9/mo subscription offer.	0	not toxic
oh please.......you've never heard of the Tillamook burn.....but then for too many people ancient history started in the year of your birth. If ONLY we could get China to stop all their global warming pollution we would not have all these terrifyingly fast forest fires we have all of a sudden now in Oregon. you kids would have been a hoot back during the field burning days	0	not toxic
If one followed SA's strained Birth Control logic, couldn't one conclude; sexually transmitted diseases will likely decrease?	0	not toxic
What I find really unbelievable is that everyone else is expected to interpret his tweets but not him.	0	not toxic
"..I didn’t lie awake during the Cold War—both sides were too sensible. But when you are dealing with the Iranians, I don’t know." Certainly very worrisome and needs to be closely and tightly monitored. But now that they are close allies of Russia, this will be much harder. Obama was fooled, Iranians cleaned his clock. World far more unstable and dangerous thanks to Obama.	0	not toxic
that is sure a lot of welfare mouths to feed - can we send them all to the private aga khan island. I mean we sent over $50 million so it is all in the family so to speak - and the same religion and all.	0	not toxic
Obama administration rushed to preserve fantasy of Russian election hacking. It was part of the desperate fake news campaign to derail Trump's campaign for the Presidency. No proof of Russian meddling in the election has ever been presented. It never will be because it doesn't exist.	0	not toxic
We are responsible for our own country's behavior, not Nigeria or Saudi Arabia. Your comment is a red herring.	0	not toxic
Yesterday Premier Philippe Couillard came out against a plan to build a new suburb near Montreal for Muslims only, saying it runs counter to Quebec’s values. Is there anything wrong with developers providing devotees of the one true god with affordable rent-to-own housing which pays lip-service to the Koran's prohibition against paying interest and which limits their contact with those who would corrupt them, Christians in particular, as demanded by Allah? http://boreal.ca/Koran/Friends.htm I am sure any English-Canadian politician, with the exception of Ms. Leitch, will tell you that this all in keeping with Canadian values, nothing to worry about.	0	not toxic
I'm an "old person," too and I think you entirely missed Ransom's point. By making it about her age, there is a subtle insinuation that most people this age could't do what she just did. That's nonsense. Ever heard of Norman Vaughan? Most people, in general, couldn't do what she just did. Why single out her age.	0	not toxic
They weren't wrongfully jailed. They murdered somebody and skated out on their punishment	0	not toxic
He's more interested in Taylor Swift's deep pockets than whatever he was groping.	0	not toxic
You poor thing. You should work on calibrating your feelings to reality.	0	not toxic
"“Now who do I blame?” he asked, pointing to the audience. “The people. A bunch of idiots following Pied Piper over the edge of the cliff. That's who I blame. They ought to know better than that." Odd, I feel exactly the same way about you in your office.	1	toxic
CNN really embarrassed itself tonight and showed tremendous bias. CNN finally started covering this terrorist attack! After every other network did! They had to be pulled away from their 24/7 bashing Trump kicking & screaming.	0	not toxic
He doesn't even have the guts to use the word "tax increase". They're "revenue enhancements". More weasel-wording.	0	not toxic
I might believe Drumpf if he repeats his claim while under oath. But probably not even then. I'm just going to add this to his long list of Twitter Tales, aka "lies".	1	toxic
Ethical legislative leadership (or leadership who wasn't completely tone deaf) would strongly discourage this committee assignment just because of the "optics" let alone the very real potential for undue or even unintentional influence. One of my favorite bits of hypocrisy from the legislature is the conflict of interest ceremony they perform when, before a vote, one of them dutifully declares a conflict of interest and then are "required" to vote. You can't make this stuff up........	0	not toxic
Try 10 stories... Meanwhile you think US Gold investors follow "Catou1403 of the Toronto G&M".....? lol	0	not toxic
Apparently you've never visited places like this. That's a shame.	0	not toxic
Junior is so naive and preoccupied with photo ops, selfies, waiving at crowds that he agrees to things without realizing what it is he's agreeing to.	0	not toxic
And another childish riposte, so sad!	0	not toxic
I am not happy with everything Trump has done so far ...but I'm very happy with most of it ...you guys exist in an echo chamber of outrage that you think that everyone agrees and is equally outraged...we aren't. You gave us 8 years of an empty suit who couldn't tell the truth to save his life and then were complicit in kinking your own primary to try to stuff Hillary Clinton up us all ... with your track record of picking losers over and over again where do you get off questioning anything? In the minds of most of the american people your opinions are meaningless	0	not toxic
Steven Lyons - So I take it you're absolutely fine with all the big cities deciding every presidential election? You see, the Founders understood that geographical diversity was important. People in cities have different values than people in exurban areas. So, they created the Electoral College to provide some regional balance. And, that is still how that works. If you look at the county map for the 2016 election, you see that it was a triumph for suburban and rural areas. Clinton carried only the cities. Heck, only 18 states have a Democratic-controlled legislature and governor. Get rid of the EC and those areas no longer have any say in the presidential election. We become Panem, with the capital(s) dictating our society and the rural areas subjugated to our "betters". Forget that the rurals provide everything that cities require to survive. We aren't smart enough to make the more important choices of society. Alaskans, of all people, should resist any move to get rid of the EC.	0	not toxic
Agree with everything except the effective ownership of the Post. Two of the worst current mayors: Hancock and de Blasio.	0	not toxic
NOT EVERYONE IS IN TROUBLE IN AFRICA Someone asked on Spectrum, "Why isn't GC talking about taking over unions in Africa that make allowance for polygamy on a selective basis?" Well, I was just told that if those tribal chiefs pay 10% of tithe for each wife, there will be "no grave consequences." The problem remains, though, for those who have 11 or more wives, since they will always be in violation for not paying their dues. I heard that at the end of the AC next week, the "GC Purifiers," represented by TW , will propose to demote the violators from the status TRIBE to status MISSION. The AC agenda will be modified by a vote on Monday, allowing for the meetings to be extended for one extra day, to give participants enough time to discuss if the "grace period" should be one year, or if they should get "double grace," i.e., two years to get rid of the extra (above 10) wives.... (which may require a special offering...) I wish the best luck to the Chiefs.....	0	not toxic
Why would you pay more for an inferior product whether it is the second or fifth car that you own. You have to be an enthusiast of the Al Gore deep ecology religion. There is no other reason.	0	not toxic
Well there's actually the same number "0"s to the right of the decimal point, based on a 500/8.7million ratio. 0.00005 recall that scientists use..p <=0.05 as the criterion!	0	not toxic
I haven't felt this bad since 9/11.	0	not toxic
Reductio ad absurdum	0	not toxic
he would have to change his name to Ian Hanomansbridge to get the job	0	not toxic
I want my State of Alaska drivers license to be in compliance with Real ID- c'mon legislators.	0	not toxic
No it doesnt, because there is much more to come. Wait until later this week when an undercover video taken inside CNN will break showing producers discussing which fake news stories they should use to harm Trump. It's going to be pretty hard to keep up the denials then.	0	not toxic
The 2011 Canadian voter turnout almost matches the Kenyan turnout this week. Yet you would not have said that the PM lacked a mandate & called for a 3rd election.Why is Kenya different?(1)As a hack for Odinga, your only road to victory is exhausting the electoral process then negotiating a power sharing deal (as Odinga had in 2008). (2)You say the West shouldn't wag fingers, but you call on Canada do that &more- envisioning a saviour that will ride in and save the good folk from big bad African presidents. How do you,or Canada,know what Kenyans want? A few chats with uber drivers & bartenders doesn't make u an expert. Kenya does not need a foreign saviour! Western interference in African elections has never resulted in positive outcome for the working class. So we'll go thru the messy process of democracy ourselves, and chart our own future. I'm no fan of Odinga or Uhuru- Both rep repressive political dynasties and play tribal politics. They shouldnt now bankrupt Kenya with elections	0	not toxic
That's a tough question. They're locked in a race to the bottom.	0	not toxic
Time to remove all exemptions for religions for denial of human rights. Religions created by humans to rule over other humans have sat in positions of power within government for too long. All citizens, institutions, and organizations within this nation must follow the Constitutional protections contained within the Bill of Rights. Denial of human rights must be prosecuted as criminal. The past and current criminal activities within religion violating every aspect of human rights and decency removed any claims of spiritual eminence representing an invisible power unproven to even exist. Let freedom truly ring throughout the land.	0	not toxic
It's text book SOP for the fish wrap Denver Post.	0	not toxic
Cutting keiki health care benefits is foolish indeed.	1	toxic
Jane did you get paid double to write this little ditty? Are you going to pay the indigenous communities the money that would be taken away should the pipelines and oil stop flowing? You do realize that there are many reserves that make money from the oil industry or did Greenpeace and the indigenous people that played host to you forget to tell you that fact?	0	not toxic
Trump admin is guilty as heck.	1	toxic
Let's not put undue weight on Trump's tweets. The proof of any friendship is what happens when there is something on the line.	0	not toxic
I was replying to GayFordhamPrepGrad who accused Festing of lying to Boeselager. I replied suggesting that it might have been Boeselager who was lying. You intervened saying that I "was out on a limb there." I asked why, because there is no corroboration of Boeselager's accusation. Then you suggested that I ought to substantiate my 'accusation/suggestion'. It was neither an accusation nor a suggestion it was just to serve as an illustration that it was as much a possibility that Boeselager was lying as it was that Festing was lying. Most posters here consider on the www both Festing and Burke to have lied without any evidence that they have yet you don't take them to task, tell them it is unseemly and unchristian. Why should I be surprised at that?	0	not toxic
Agreed, but she actually was chosen.	0	not toxic
More misuse of the term 'trolls.' Trolls are people who make insincere comments with the goal of provoking a reaction. They've been around since the dawn of the internet. And the online-savvy have known how to deal with them since the dawn of the internet - ignore them. No reaction = no fun for the troll.	0	not toxic
How can you have a Mayor's Debate that will only be for 30 minutes? A 30 minute debate does not give much time for the voters to learn about each candidate and their views on the various positions. Do we know why this debate is only 30 minutes and what kind of format it will be?	0	not toxic
My parents survived the camps. most of their family members did not. To compare 6,000 loonies that have no support or weapons with the Nazi war machine of 1939 is ridiculous. Funny, President Trump is standing up to a real threat to Americans in Kim Jong-un. In that case, his words seem to offend you as well. Who is the bigger threat to law abiding Americans? Why do you not condemn Antifa or BLM?	0	not toxic
They have taken our constitution and skewed it's meaning to allow them to do this. The evil little racist bigot Jeff Sessions is not fit to work for the government let alone AG. He want's to increase the use of private prisons. He's a Nazi. His comments about pot and the KKK says it all. Somebody sue him out of existence!	0	not toxic
Molly would gladly have put her rump in front of President Bush in front of millions of viewers. I'd bet the dress is still in the closet waiting for DNA sampling.	1	toxic
Your points are well taken. But you must be young yet. Ever try understanding how to sign up for Medicare? Hope you have a Harvard degree😀	0	not toxic
Yes, that was the decade. The decade when Canada kept its head above water when most of the world, including the USA resorted to trillions in money printing to stay alive. That was the decade when: - in 2015 the OECD ranked Canada #1 with lowest debt/GDP - in 2014 the OECD ranked Canada #1 with best job growth - in 2014 Canada had the best real GDP growth from 2009, within the G7 - in 2015 Canada ranked in the top five for 'happiness' by the UN SDSN As we head into this dark period we will crave those days.	0	not toxic
"hired as an executive adviser helping to prepare clients for the future" Translation: Facilitate introductions to high level govt officials with money to spend.	0	not toxic
"...everyone on the East Coast wins..." There is probably a better way to phrase that.	0	not toxic
Good job state..	0	not toxic
A fantastic young man whose life will inspire others !	0	not toxic
So, they want yo develop a club of indoctrination for older teens?	0	not toxic
I don't you actually read this article or the one on the advisory council recommendations. Or if you did, you clearly didn't think them through. Because your comment missing the key points completely	0	not toxic
One of the nations seems to forget they were conquered.	0	not toxic
Why does Ms. Wente always see the glass half-empty? Not satisfied with complaining about political correctness, or what she sees as dangerous progressive ideas, now she has expanded to attack nature and the wilderness. The "excessive romanticization of nature" is a product of glossy brochures marketed to urbanized populations who lost touch with it. But the effectiveness point to our innate yearnings, and the true nature of our selves: we are animals, we are products of nature despite whatever warped ideas we may produce at times, so we always end up being drawn to it. But it seems that some only want the visuals of beautiful sunsets under expansive skies, the soothing quiet of majestic forests but are otherwise not prepared to accept the inconvenience of uneven ground, cold and rain, nor risk. Those only want to take benefits for themselves, don't accept things for what they truly are, both good and bad. No perspective, no tolerance, no sense of responsibility. They just troll.	1	toxic
The truth, it burns! Doesn't it Dick?	0	not toxic
I still refer to Montreal as Ville Marie. It just seems right.	0	not toxic
Pence is playing the waiting game to take Trumps place. I thought that would be a good idea, but now realize he isn't any better than Trump. In fact he is worse for supporting whatever Trump does. As our President (and yes, despite what Shatz says, he is our President) would so "eloquently" say, "Terrible!" LOL	0	not toxic
They've already bulldozed over sites which may have contained iwi and even some historical sites and burials. "Nothing to see here - move along!" Tourist trap - shibai... YMMV	0	not toxic
Only two honest men on that stage. Romer,(Patronage job at LA schools,paying large money and fat pension) Hick (Hirer ofillegal alien that killed a cop) Ritter (fat no show job at CSU and big PERA payoff)	0	not toxic

Yes, you can question how deep that thinking went; don't forget the thinking that went into nominating and voting for Secretary Clinton just so she could be the first female president.

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It’s incredible the level and amount of antipathy for cycling and cyclists in this neck of the woods. Cyclists are the true unsung heroes of our communities. Cycling is the answer to mitigating air pollution, traffic congestion and our reliance on fossil fuels as well as making cities more liveable. The attitude of the Dutch and Danish towards cycling as being an integral component to the urban transport system is to be admired. It would be kind of nice if that mentality could, at some point, weave its way into the Canadian consciousness as well? However that’s probably wishful thinking.

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Try for a week, and say, start on a Wednesday, to have only photos of women and see if anyone notices. Then only non-Caucasian photos for a week. Almost like some old editors who asked if any reader is awake, ran the same text of a foreign affairs story two days running.

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How do we vote for which one we prefer?

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Trudeau stands firm on being soft.

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And your problem? I don't think you even read the piece.

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Why wouldn't he ,that's what hypocrites do, just ask old what's is name Roy.

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How much is the bootlegger lobby paying you?

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All of them? Please name them.

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The justice system can be and has been manipulated by powers behind the scenes with the money to drive their own interests. Witness the DA in New Hampshire that has been sent to jail for just these offences but only after tremendous damage has been done to people's lives. Go to www.bigtrial.com for more info. I suppose we can take some comfort from the fact that one (the tip of the iceberg possibly) has had his comeuppance. A popular legal ambit these days is to play the legal system like a poker player, especially by driving up the costs to such an extent that the innocent cannot continue to defend themselves, and so the corruption of big money wins. Even if the innocent win, the money driven media will go in for the kill. The naive still implicitly believe in the legal system and particularly the falsely accused - to their cost.

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sister asks not to be identified, denver post lists the identity of the victim. maybe you guys don't understand why she didn't want to be identified...

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Kathy .....do me a favor ....make a huge fist with your hand please ....then please punch yourself in the face for being an idiot

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Dear Cardinal Mueller, What happens if the local bishop is responsible for covering up the abuse and refuses to acknowledge a letter from sexual abuse victims because the diocesan attorney instructed him not to respond?

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It was such a special occasion the Trumpkins dusted off Kellyanne Conway and Jason Miller. And there they were every 30 minutes or so spreading their 'insights' like a fungus you can't get rid of. Donald Trump is the face of Republican hypocrisy and idiocy. He is a sputtering, narcissistic megalomaniac and a very real threat to US democracy.

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ah geez, you had to go and say it didn't you? :) In any case, seems there is plenty of corruption to go around. Naturally Mr. T just keeps dredging up the ole Clinton email thing to try to divert attention elsewhere.

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You're a troll.

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Jackson was a terrible president. He mistreated both Native Americans and African Americans and was extremely corrupt. "Indians" aka Native Americans have been honored on currency in the past. African Americans never have been on currency despite having fought and died for this country like everyone else, and Harriet Tubman's story is inspirational on many levels. She risked her life for the greater good of this country and was a war hero. She deserves this honor.

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The Supreme Court, in their ACA decision, ruled that the federal government could not force the state to expand Medicaid. So far 32 have anyway. As for the immigration case before the court, don't count your chickens before they hatch. It might not be finally settled until after Hillary appoints the next SCOTUS justice.

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Have a safe and enjoyable trip everyone! Don't forget raingear and binoculars!

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I see where you're coming from, though calling yourself a "refugee" feels a little tone deaf in light of the current and genuinely tragic refugee crisis playing out across the pond from us. At any rate, Oregon has its roots in bigotry and isolationism, and portlanders have historically been an apolitical lot if voter turnout is any indication, so I suppose if you came for the culture and you back up that earnestness by registering to vote, actually voting, and finding ways to be truly civically engaged, you don't deserve to be treated so poorly. But let's be honest: People who don't have the benefit of a wealthy family to bankroll rent are being forced further and further out as a direct result of new arrivals pushing up cost of living. Which they are bound to have strong feelings about. You clearly love being here; how would you feel if you were priced out and forced to relocate to make room for someone richer? Probably pretty bummed. A bit more compassion on both sides is in order.

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That is some good news finally! I hope so.

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otherwise known as SLUMS & GHETTO'S

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Nothing but the truth: Thank you for your interest. BEST is Better Eugene-Springfield TRANSPORTATION. We are working for better transportation options, safer streets, and walkable neighborhoods. When the voters’ pamphlet arrives in your mailbox later this week, you will see we have joined with the League of Women Voters of Lane County to publish an argument in support of Ballot Measure 20-275, as a means to these community goals. We appreciate the opportunity to share in these comments some of the good reasons to do so.

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The issue in this case is that the party didn't enforce its rules, so Gates was allowed to stand for office as a Democrat. Also, he hasn't been elected yet. He is opposed in the general election by Republican Mark Pa`aluhi.

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YES. This is PRECISELY why I (with oozing sarcasm) suggested this department do it! Isn't it what the part time, ethically handicapped mayor would love as well as his buddies in the state house?????????

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My comment is hardly misleading. The community based, 16 bed residential facilities had a net cost (after federal reimbursement) of about 35K/patient. The DHS admitted that the institutional cost is $280K/bed. That's a eight to one cost savings. Furthermore, the latest survey of the population at the Salem, Portland and Eastern Oregon facilities showed that 40% of the forensic patients had not committed Measure 11 offenses. i.e. were not so dangerous that they could not be considered for those less secure settings. A reference to 60 bed facilities is a reference to an institutional setting....an entirely different thing than 16 bed community sites.

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Definitely sarcasm. When was the last time you saw "potheads" roaming the downtown causing problems with local businesses, tourists, and patrons? Never When was the last time someone got stoned and went home and beat their wife? Cite me an example please, and I'll cite 100 examples of a drunk doing the same. When was the last time someone smoked too many marijuanas, overdosed, and died? Never Folks with critical thinking skills can see that marijuana, used moderately and responsibly, pose close to zero risk. And like alcohol, when you make it legal and regulated, it makes it harder to get believe it or not.

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This has been happening for at least 20 months. The crime wave and killing people for no good reason started in the winter of 2015.

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Walking on a Cornice is just dangerous.If you want to play mountain men for the weekend you better learn how to survive in the mountains. Please don't go if you have no experience or training or you may die and loved ones will be hurt.I worked Serach and Rescue many moons ago in Mple Ridge and had to recover bodies and that is no fun.

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" .... saying Moscow should decide whether it wants to remain aligned with a “murderous regime” that kills its own people." But Russia is a “murderous regime” that kills its own people.

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Good literature is good literature, whether Shakespeare or Mistry. Anyone can have preferences. I'm pretty sure that Mistry has read Shakespeare. We all could benefit from both.

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So how is the weather in Caracas today?

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34 years locked in. Who knows whats going happen in the interim. This is a really bad deal. I cannot believe this isnt getting more negative press. Just look at E 470. A for profit ripoff fleecing Americans on the most expensive bypass in the U S. They saved us costs didnt they? Lets build a living room with stores at DIA because everyone is going to stand around and mingle after clearing security. Lets smash all security upstairs where even today lines go out the door for check in. Cant wait for holiday travel.

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>> $4 small soft drink I can't wait! 😱

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Yes, if the priest does not counsel the person who is involved with any sinful behavior. That is his job, not to disregard the elephant in the room. No different than a parent raising his child who is committing improper behavior. Should the parent just dialog with his young son who was just involved with stealing, without attempting to addresss and change the behavior?

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I find his in depth knowledge of IED manufacture & placement optimization to be a bit concerning. Just look at that smile!

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Thank you for the link, that's a fascinating read.

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I was a fan of their $9/mo subscription offer.

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oh please.......you've never heard of the Tillamook burn.....but then for too many people ancient history started in the year of your birth. If ONLY we could get China to stop all their global warming pollution we would not have all these terrifyingly fast forest fires we have all of a sudden now in Oregon. you kids would have been a hoot back during the field burning days

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If one followed SA's strained Birth Control logic, couldn't one conclude; sexually transmitted diseases will likely decrease?

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What I find really unbelievable is that everyone else is expected to interpret his tweets but not him.

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"..I didn’t lie awake during the Cold War—both sides were too sensible. But when you are dealing with the Iranians, I don’t know." Certainly very worrisome and needs to be closely and tightly monitored. But now that they are close allies of Russia, this will be much harder. Obama was fooled, Iranians cleaned his clock. World far more unstable and dangerous thanks to Obama.

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that is sure a lot of welfare mouths to feed - can we send them all to the private aga khan island. I mean we sent over $50 million so it is all in the family so to speak - and the same religion and all.

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Obama administration rushed to preserve fantasy of Russian election hacking. It was part of the desperate fake news campaign to derail Trump's campaign for the Presidency. No proof of Russian meddling in the election has ever been presented. It never will be because it doesn't exist.

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We are responsible for our own country's behavior, not Nigeria or Saudi Arabia. Your comment is a red herring.

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Yesterday Premier Philippe Couillard came out against a plan to build a new suburb near Montreal for Muslims only, saying it runs counter to Quebec’s values. Is there anything wrong with developers providing devotees of the one true god with affordable rent-to-own housing which pays lip-service to the Koran's prohibition against paying interest and which limits their contact with those who would corrupt them, Christians in particular, as demanded by Allah? http://boreal.ca/Koran/Friends.htm I am sure any English-Canadian politician, with the exception of Ms. Leitch, will tell you that this all in keeping with Canadian values, nothing to worry about.

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I'm an "old person," too and I think you entirely missed Ransom's point. By making it about her age, there is a subtle insinuation that most people this age could't do what she just did. That's nonsense. Ever heard of Norman Vaughan? Most people, in general, couldn't do what she just did. Why single out her age.

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They weren't wrongfully jailed. They murdered somebody and skated out on their punishment

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He's more interested in Taylor Swift's deep pockets than whatever he was groping.

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You poor thing. You should work on calibrating your feelings to reality.

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"“Now who do I blame?” he asked, pointing to the audience. “The people. A bunch of idiots following Pied Piper over the edge of the cliff. That's who I blame. They ought to know better than that." Odd, I feel exactly the same way about you in your office.

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CNN really embarrassed itself tonight and showed tremendous bias. CNN finally started covering this terrorist attack! After every other network did! They had to be pulled away from their 24/7 bashing Trump kicking & screaming.

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He doesn't even have the guts to use the word "tax increase". They're "revenue enhancements". More weasel-wording.

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I might believe Drumpf if he repeats his claim while under oath. But probably not even then. I'm just going to add this to his long list of Twitter Tales, aka "lies".

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Ethical legislative leadership (or leadership who wasn't completely tone deaf) would strongly discourage this committee assignment just because of the "optics" let alone the very real potential for undue or even unintentional influence. One of my favorite bits of hypocrisy from the legislature is the conflict of interest ceremony they perform when, before a vote, one of them dutifully declares a conflict of interest and then are "required" to vote. You can't make this stuff up........

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Try 10 stories... Meanwhile you think US Gold investors follow "Catou1403 of the Toronto G&M".....? lol

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Apparently you've never visited places like this. That's a shame.

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Junior is so naive and preoccupied with photo ops, selfies, waiving at crowds that he agrees to things without realizing what it is he's agreeing to.

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And another childish riposte, so sad!

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I am not happy with everything Trump has done so far ...but I'm very happy with most of it ...you guys exist in an echo chamber of outrage that you think that everyone agrees and is equally outraged...we aren't. You gave us 8 years of an empty suit who couldn't tell the truth to save his life and then were complicit in kinking your own primary to try to stuff Hillary Clinton up us all ... with your track record of picking losers over and over again where do you get off questioning anything? In the minds of most of the american people your opinions are meaningless

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Steven Lyons - So I take it you're absolutely fine with all the big cities deciding every presidential election? You see, the Founders understood that geographical diversity was important. People in cities have different values than people in exurban areas. So, they created the Electoral College to provide some regional balance. And, that is still how that works. If you look at the county map for the 2016 election, you see that it was a triumph for suburban and rural areas. Clinton carried only the cities. Heck, only 18 states have a Democratic-controlled legislature and governor. Get rid of the EC and those areas no longer have any say in the presidential election. We become Panem, with the capital(s) dictating our society and the rural areas subjugated to our "betters". Forget that the rurals provide everything that cities require to survive. We aren't smart enough to make the more important choices of society. Alaskans, of all people, should resist any move to get rid of the EC.

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Agree with everything except the effective ownership of the Post. Two of the worst current mayors: Hancock and de Blasio.

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NOT EVERYONE IS IN TROUBLE IN AFRICA Someone asked on Spectrum, "Why isn't GC talking about taking over unions in Africa that make allowance for polygamy on a selective basis?" Well, I was just told that if those tribal chiefs pay 10% of tithe for each wife, there will be "no grave consequences." The problem remains, though, for those who have 11 or more wives, since they will always be in violation for not paying their dues. I heard that at the end of the AC next week, the "GC Purifiers," represented by TW , will propose to demote the violators from the status TRIBE to status MISSION. The AC agenda will be modified by a vote on Monday, allowing for the meetings to be extended for one extra day, to give participants enough time to discuss if the "grace period" should be one year, or if they should get "double grace," i.e., two years to get rid of the extra (above 10) wives.... (which may require a special offering...) I wish the best luck to the Chiefs.....

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Why would you pay more for an inferior product whether it is the second or fifth car that you own. You have to be an enthusiast of the Al Gore deep ecology religion. There is no other reason.

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Well there's actually the same number "0"s to the right of the decimal point, based on a 500/8.7million ratio. 0.00005 recall that scientists use..p <=0.05 as the criterion!

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I haven't felt this bad since 9/11.

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Reductio ad absurdum

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he would have to change his name to Ian Hanomansbridge to get the job

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I want my State of Alaska drivers license to be in compliance with Real ID- c'mon legislators.

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No it doesnt, because there is much more to come. Wait until later this week when an undercover video taken inside CNN will break showing producers discussing which fake news stories they should use to harm Trump. It's going to be pretty hard to keep up the denials then.

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The 2011 Canadian voter turnout almost matches the Kenyan turnout this week. Yet you would not have said that the PM lacked a mandate & called for a 3rd election.Why is Kenya different?(1)As a hack for Odinga, your only road to victory is exhausting the electoral process then negotiating a power sharing deal (as Odinga had in 2008). (2)You say the West shouldn't wag fingers, but you call on Canada do that &more- envisioning a saviour that will ride in and save the good folk from big bad African presidents. How do you,or Canada,know what Kenyans want? A few chats with uber drivers & bartenders doesn't make u an expert. Kenya does not need a foreign saviour! Western interference in African elections has never resulted in positive outcome for the working class. So we'll go thru the messy process of democracy ourselves, and chart our own future. I'm no fan of Odinga or Uhuru- Both rep repressive political dynasties and play tribal politics. They shouldnt now bankrupt Kenya with elections

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That's a tough question. They're locked in a race to the bottom.

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Time to remove all exemptions for religions for denial of human rights. Religions created by humans to rule over other humans have sat in positions of power within government for too long. All citizens, institutions, and organizations within this nation must follow the Constitutional protections contained within the Bill of Rights. Denial of human rights must be prosecuted as criminal. The past and current criminal activities within religion violating every aspect of human rights and decency removed any claims of spiritual eminence representing an invisible power unproven to even exist. Let freedom truly ring throughout the land.

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It's text book SOP for the fish wrap Denver Post.

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Cutting keiki health care benefits is foolish indeed.

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Jane did you get paid double to write this little ditty? Are you going to pay the indigenous communities the money that would be taken away should the pipelines and oil stop flowing? You do realize that there are many reserves that make money from the oil industry or did Greenpeace and the indigenous people that played host to you forget to tell you that fact?

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Trump admin is guilty as heck.

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Let's not put undue weight on Trump's tweets. The proof of any friendship is what happens when there is something on the line.

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I was replying to GayFordhamPrepGrad who accused Festing of lying to Boeselager. I replied suggesting that it might have been Boeselager who was lying. You intervened saying that I "was out on a limb there." I asked why, because there is no corroboration of Boeselager's accusation. Then you suggested that I ought to substantiate my 'accusation/suggestion'. It was neither an accusation nor a suggestion it was just to serve as an illustration that it was as much a possibility that Boeselager was lying as it was that Festing was lying. Most posters here consider on the www both Festing and Burke to have lied without any evidence that they have yet you don't take them to task, tell them it is unseemly and unchristian. Why should I be surprised at that?

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Agreed, but she actually was chosen.

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More misuse of the term 'trolls.' Trolls are people who make insincere comments with the goal of provoking a reaction. They've been around since the dawn of the internet. And the online-savvy have known how to deal with them since the dawn of the internet - ignore them. No reaction = no fun for the troll.

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How can you have a Mayor's Debate that will only be for 30 minutes? A 30 minute debate does not give much time for the voters to learn about each candidate and their views on the various positions. Do we know why this debate is only 30 minutes and what kind of format it will be?

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My parents survived the camps. most of their family members did not. To compare 6,000 loonies that have no support or weapons with the Nazi war machine of 1939 is ridiculous. Funny, President Trump is standing up to a real threat to Americans in Kim Jong-un. In that case, his words seem to offend you as well. Who is the bigger threat to law abiding Americans? Why do you not condemn Antifa or BLM?

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They have taken our constitution and skewed it's meaning to allow them to do this. The evil little racist bigot Jeff Sessions is not fit to work for the government let alone AG. He want's to increase the use of private prisons. He's a Nazi. His comments about pot and the KKK says it all. Somebody sue him out of existence!

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Molly would gladly have put her rump in front of President Bush in front of millions of viewers. I'd bet the dress is still in the closet waiting for DNA sampling.

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Your points are well taken. But you must be young yet. Ever try understanding how to sign up for Medicare? Hope you have a Harvard degree😀

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Yes, that was the decade. The decade when Canada kept its head above water when most of the world, including the USA resorted to trillions in money printing to stay alive. That was the decade when: - in 2015 the OECD ranked Canada #1 with lowest debt/GDP - in 2014 the OECD ranked Canada #1 with best job growth - in 2014 Canada had the best real GDP growth from 2009, within the G7 - in 2015 Canada ranked in the top five for 'happiness' by the UN SDSN As we head into this dark period we will crave those days.

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"hired as an executive adviser helping to prepare clients for the future" Translation: Facilitate introductions to high level govt officials with money to spend.

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"...everyone on the East Coast wins..." There is probably a better way to phrase that.

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Good job state..

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A fantastic young man whose life will inspire others !

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So, they want yo develop a club of indoctrination for older teens?

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I don't you actually read this article or the one on the advisory council recommendations. Or if you did, you clearly didn't think them through. Because your comment missing the key points completely

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One of the nations seems to forget they were conquered.

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Why does Ms. Wente always see the glass half-empty? Not satisfied with complaining about political correctness, or what she sees as dangerous progressive ideas, now she has expanded to attack nature and the wilderness. The "excessive romanticization of nature" is a product of glossy brochures marketed to urbanized populations who lost touch with it. But the effectiveness point to our innate yearnings, and the true nature of our selves: we are animals, we are products of nature despite whatever warped ideas we may produce at times, so we always end up being drawn to it. But it seems that some only want the visuals of beautiful sunsets under expansive skies, the soothing quiet of majestic forests but are otherwise not prepared to accept the inconvenience of uneven ground, cold and rain, nor risk. Those only want to take benefits for themselves, don't accept things for what they truly are, both good and bad. No perspective, no tolerance, no sense of responsibility. They just troll.

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The truth, it burns! Doesn't it Dick?

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I still refer to Montreal as Ville Marie. It just seems right.

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Pence is playing the waiting game to take Trumps place. I thought that would be a good idea, but now realize he isn't any better than Trump. In fact he is worse for supporting whatever Trump does. As our President (and yes, despite what Shatz says, he is our President) would so "eloquently" say, "Terrible!" LOL

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They've already bulldozed over sites which may have contained iwi and even some historical sites and burials. "Nothing to see here - move along!" Tourist trap - shibai... YMMV

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Only two honest men on that stage. Romer,(Patronage job at LA schools,paying large money and fat pension) Hick (Hirer ofillegal alien that killed a cop) Ritter (fat no show job at CSU and big PERA payoff)

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