The end of the United States

[Tiny]

Originally Posted by the_real_Barleycorn

Trump would have to be convicted of treason, or nearly treason, to disqualify him from running. Paying off a woman (if it happened) doesn't do it. We had murderer Ted Kennedy running for office for years. Remember, manslaughter is a form of murder.

If they pull what you think would be great, then democrats around country would start a tit for tat legal war by trying to arrest all republicans.

Speaking of which, in Tennessee, three democrat law makers are probably going to get kicked out of the legislature for joining in with an insurrection last week.

Yes, tit for tat is a danger, especially if Trump is sent to jail over the bogus Stormy Daniels matter.

Trump was always threatening to send political opponents like Hillary Clinton to jail. But he was all bark and no bite. Democrats have big teeth.

These politicians should take a lesson from what happened in the Senate. Harry Reid makes it where a simple majority in the Senate can approve federal judges except for Supreme Court Justices. McConnell expands that to Supreme Court Justices. If the Democrats didn't have to contend with Manchin and a few other reasonable Democratic Senators, Puerto Rico and the District of Columbia would be states and the Supreme Court would be packed with 10 more Democratic justices. Then what happens? Civil War?

This country is too divided. The solution is simple. Let Californians and New Yorkers do what they want to do. And let those of us in Texas, Kansas, etc. conduct our affairs as we see fit. Unfortunately the bicoastal Democratic elite and some Republicans like Lindsay Graham see fit to impose their values on all of us.

[Tiny]

Originally Posted by Lucas McCain

OP, I don't know about you but when I think something is "ending", I get out in front of it and leave before it's over. I don't whine about it. I just leave. The United States is not the only country in this world, so I suggest you do the same if you really believe what you post.

Why wait for something that you are sure is about to end as you know it and it's not to your liking? There's nothing wrong with getting a divorce when your marriage is unfixable. Divorce the woman and move on to what you want. That's what I did. Same as you should do if you find this great country to be so deplorable.

Great advice! This is worth your 100k retainer McCain. For the serious sport fucker, Costa Rica, Panama, Thailand and the Philippines are all great destinations with hot and cold running women. The cost of living is low. Medical care is cheap. And there are no taxes on income realized outside the country, as they all have territorial tax systems!!! Singapore merits consideration too for the well heeled or entrepreneurial monger who can satisfy immigration requirements. It has Orchard Towers, the infamous Four Floors of Whores! And Brix, the United Nations of hooker bars, will be reopening soon in the Hyatt. Pre-Covid, you could find upscale ladies there from South America, Eastern Europe, and all over Asia.

The only downside is you have to renounce U.S. citizenship if you want to avoid the sky high taxes the Democrats may impose. This is because the USA levies taxes on its citizens' worldwide income, regardless of where they live. In fact, Eritrea, a Socialist Totalitarian state and the United States are the only countries that do that.

Originally Posted by farmstud60

There is no place to go. The Democrats have plenty of countries to go to based on history.

I'm guessing you're an agribusiness entrepreneur. If so, Australia and New Zealand may be worth your consideration. Right now they both have Labour (leftist) governments, but their policies are nowhere near as bad as the ones Biden and the Progressive wing of the Democratic Party favor. They'd be good places to resettle if the Progressives take control.

[the_real_Barleycorn]

Originally Posted by reddog1951

"We had murderer Ted Kennedy running for office for years. Remember, manslaughter is a form of murder."

Ted Kennedy was charged and convicted of misdemeanor leaving the scene and never charged or convicted of manslaughter. Perhaps because he was smart enough to cover his tracks unlike a certain ex-president.

Regardless, the referenced statement is pure misdirection and pure barleycorn.

Okay, no manslaughter conviction but did he kill that girl Mary Jo? Most people think that he was responsible but he got reelected at least four more times.

[adav8s28]

Originally Posted by txdot-guy

I think the reason so many people seem to be having a brain aneurysm over this prosecution is that it's happening to a rich white demagogue. Political prosecutions happen all the time but usually to less well connected, less rich, less white people. Is the prosecution of a rich white prick really going to spell the end of The United States. I would bet against it.

If this indictment is so weak as to be "political" then let Trump spend a little of his money defending it.

All the while he's fundraising off of it and getting millions of dollars in "on average" thirty-five dollar donations.

Not all legal experts think the case is that weak. Just need to consider the opinion from some one other than Judge Janine from Fox.

https://www.yahoo.com/news/even-left...194436748.html

[the_real_Barleycorn]

I don't know but how about Jonathan Turley, Alan Dershowitz, and many other disinterested lawyers?

[Why_Yes_I_Do]

Originally Posted by Lucas McCain

...Why wait for something that you are sure is about to end as you know it and it's not to your liking? There's nothing wrong with getting a divorce when your marriage is unfixable. Divorce the woman and move on to what you want...

Sound logic, except - I plan to keep the house.

[Precious_b]

Originally Posted by Why_Yes_I_Do

Sound logic, except - I plan to keep the house.

...and keep hobbying.
But stay out of those amps/spas. You could lose said house with the crackdowns they've been having in other places.

[Why_Yes_I_Do]

Originally Posted by Precious_b

...and keep hobbying.
But stay out of those amps/spas. You could lose said house with the crackdowns they've been having in other places.

As one astute poster in the Austin Sandbox noted: with the defund the police crud, they ain't got much time to devote to patrolling the hobby these days. Maybe the meter maids might be checking,

[nevergaveitathought]

Originally Posted by Why_Yes_I_Do

Sound logic, except - I plan to keep the house.

old joke

1st woman: "she's a very good housekeeper"

2nd woman: "oh yeah?"

1st women: "yep. every time she gets a divorce, she keeps the house"

[Levianon17]

Originally Posted by Precious_b

Than we should be in every military action all over the globe.

We practically are. America has about 750 Military Bases in 80 different foreign countries.

[Precious_b]

Originally Posted by Levianon17

We practically are. America has about 750 Military Bases in 80 different foreign countries.

All considered USA soil, active and currently fully operational?

Practically every and every are a matter of symantecs (sp)

[Levianon17]

Originally Posted by Precious_b

All considered USA soil, active and currently fully operational?

Practically every and every are a matter of symantecs (sp)

Is a U.S. military base overseas considered U.S. territory? No. While the U.S. military base may be controlled by the U.S. military via agreement with the host country, the land remains the sovereign territory of the host country.Nov 21, 2022

[Why_Yes_I_Do]

Originally Posted by Levianon17

Is a U.S. military base overseas considered U.S. territory? No. While the U.S. military base may be controlled by the U.S. military via agreement with the host country, the land remains the sovereign territory of the host country.Nov 21, 2022

What about from a tax jurisdiction perspective? If a contractor is working at the site, are100% of their wages considered taxable income?

[Levianon17]

Originally Posted by Why_Yes_I_Do

What about from a tax jurisdiction perspective? If a contractor is working at the site, are100% of their wages considered taxable income?

I don't know.

[texassapper]

Originally Posted by Why_Yes_I_Do

What about from a tax jurisdiction perspective? If a contractor is working at the site, are100% of their wages considered taxable income?

Like the US cares. If you are a US citizen and work overseas... on a US base or not, your wages are 100% taxable by the US government. Uncle Sam NEVER misses his cut.

As a consultant on a US base, the expectation is you're on a US govt. contract and hence, Uncle Sam is gonna get his cut via with-holding.