[Mihairokov]

I would imagine he's referring to the legal end date for Trump's second term, with a constitutional prohibition on his seeking another.

People shouldn't lean on these sorts of rules and laws and precedence in the US government anymore - it's clear they hold no real weight or bearing. If January 6th occurred after Round One what do we think is going to happen in Round Two?

That, of course, doesn't preclude a similarly loopy successor.

Whoever follows Trump will be even more dangerous. Trump is the symptom of a vastly broken system and the second will be the follow-through.

 

[PinkLucy]

Or "J6" as Trump is calling it.

And this took no time to appear.

 

[old boy]

Or "J6" as Trump is calling it.

And this took no time to appear. View attachment 626731

Not all of "America is BACK". I reckon half of America is appalled as is the majority of the planet. I weep for you, America.

 

[Admiral Beez]

I wonder if those waving Palestinian flags, protesting and disrupting Kamala Harris campaign events, promising to withhold or divert their votes think it was all worth it. Was this the political and geopolitical change they wanted?

Kamala Harris' attempts to stifle pro-Palestinian dissent aren't working

The vice president was heckled by pro-Palestinian protesters at a campaign speech in Michigan despite calling for a ceasefire in Gaza.

www.newsweek.com

Pro-Palestinian Uncommitted Movement refuses to endorse Harris

The group of pro-Palestinian Democrats says Harris' campaign spurned its demands, making it "impossible for us to endorse her."

www.nbcnews.com

 

[PinkLucy]

I listened to a woman being interviewed before the election. She was a Democrat who despised Trump but who said she would be voting for him, despite his horrific policies, because Palestine was the deciding factor. She was willing to set aside her convictions on every issue except that. She was one person, but she was also well connected within her community, and I am sure her opinion has influence.

 

[picard102]

I listened to a woman being interviewed before the election. She was a Democrat who despised Trump but who said she would be voting for him, despite his horrific policies, because Palestine was the deciding factor. She was willing to set aside her convictions on every issue except that. She was one person, but she was also well connected within her community, and I am sure her opinion has influence.

Did anyone ask her after the election who they voted for?

 

[PinkLucy]

Did anyone ask her after the election who they voted for?

No idea. I hope she's happy.

 

[ShonTron]

I listened to a woman being interviewed before the election. She was a Democrat who despised Trump but who said she would be voting for him, despite his horrific policies, because Palestine was the deciding factor. She was willing to set aside her convictions on every issue except that. She was one person, but she was also well connected within her community, and I am sure her opinion has influence.

The Democrats did not do themselves any favours, though. Who thought it was a good idea to send Bill Clinton to Michigan to lecture voters protesting Biden/Harris' support of Israel's actions?

I'm not excusing the voters for thinking Trump would be any better, even on that (he isn't), but the Democrats at times, felt like they wanted to lose, especially when there was a window of real opportunity in August to turn things around.

 

[PinkLucy]

Definitely. There were a lot of mistakes made. I like to listen to Pod Save America, and they spoke with a couple of election organizer people after the loss, and they were pretty honest about where the party screwed up.

 

[picard102]

Maybe they didn't screw up. Maybe America is just a failed experiment, and a lost cause.
Maybe the majority of Americans who voted in a rapist want their administration doing nazi salutes, and the ones who didn't vote do not care either way?

 

[gabe]

The draft dodging coward repeals rule allowing transgender troops to serve in the military.

Trump revokes Biden-era order allowing transgender members to serve in military​

https://thehill.com/policy/defense/5096977-trump-biden-transgender-members-military/

 

[Northern Light]

Ok.....can we get away from the above exchange please?

I'd be fine if any of the participants wanted to cut the theatrics/drama down and delve into the facts as supported by evidence, but since that's not the nature of the exchange its just taking up space where news or analysis might go.

 

[Coolibop]

The draft dodging coward repeals rule allowing transgender troops to serve in the military.

Trump revokes Biden-era order allowing transgender members to serve in military​

https://thehill.com/policy/defense/5096977-trump-biden-transgender-members-military/

Is this policy primarily about rejecting individuals based on their appearance, or is it more about enforcing uniformity? I'm confused about how this is enforced and why it matters beyond the signaling or messaging they want to display. I'm also surprised that those who are already enlisted can be discharged. Can they simply declare that they are no longer transgender to avoid being kicked out?

 

[mburrrrr]

Trump US Gov investing up to $500B in new AI company called Stargate. I guess the Skynet name was taken already.

https://www.cbsnews.com/amp/news/trump-announces-private-sector-ai-infrastructure-investment/

 

[Northern Light]

Is this policy primarily about rejecting individuals based on their appearance, or is it more about enforcing uniformity?

So first, we need to clarify what has actually happened to date.

The Executive Order signed yesterday, repealed an Executive Order by President Biden expressly allowing service by TG community members and prohibiting anyone from being discharged from the military on the basis of gender identity.

But what it does not do is reinstate the TG ban that Trump signed in his first term in office.

That may well be coming, but has not been signed yet.

So what has occurred thus far is the removal of protection, and of any legal obstacle to a future ban.

I'm confused about how this is enforced and why it matters beyond the signaling or messaging they want to display. I'm also surprised that those who are already enlisted can be discharged.

In the previous Trump ban, which took effect in 2019 after assorted legal challenges......

"13,763 transgender people lost their jobs". Source: https://19thnews.org/2025/01/trump-executive-order-transgender-military-ban/

(that seems high to me, but its per the sourced info, and I won't spend time challenging it)

***

Having said that, IF a new ban were imposed, it would likely hold legal muster since the U.S. Supreme Court upheld the last version.

It would presumably see any solider identified as TG fired.

I imagine the number would be lower than last time as they've only been able to hire from said community since 2021, but I don't have current statistics on hand.

Can they simply declare that they are no longer transgender to avoid being kicked out?

Again, no jobs are at immediate risk; but if the same ban as last time were reinstated, I believe the answer would be 'no'.