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Post by jkjacq on Sept 9, 2019 19:32:44 GMT -6
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Post by lemondrop on Sept 9, 2019 19:37:53 GMT -6
Trump is holding another rally tonight and is as horrible as ever. Ironic since this special election is being held because of... Republican election fraud. Guess he conveniently forgot that part.
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Post by richard on Sept 9, 2019 19:51:24 GMT -6
Not sure what you mean. I was more wow'ing how high up the source was.
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Post by elle on Sept 9, 2019 20:10:32 GMT -6
I think there's been some confusion. The NYT didn't out the spy, they reported that Trump blabbed and compromised the Russian official who was spying for us and an important CIA asset because of his closeness to Putin. NYT story here
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Post by jkjacq on Sept 9, 2019 20:44:36 GMT -6
CNN withheld details from their story that would identify the spy If NYT is giving additional details that further identify him or her that’s not cool.
I can’t read the article for some reason so I don’t know
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Post by elle on Sept 9, 2019 22:28:59 GMT -6
CNN withheld details from their story that would identify the spy If NYT is giving additional details that further identify him or her that’s not cool. I can’t read the article for some reason so I don’t know Ah ok, I understand what you were saying above now. Yeah, I know the idea was to keep his identity secret to protect him and if the NYT went too far with identifying details, well, that's beyond awful.
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Post by flan327 on Sept 10, 2019 5:28:34 GMT -6
BRAVO indeed! I've subbed in schools and witnessed "Active Shooter Drills." It breaks my heart. flan
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Post by cakewench on Sept 10, 2019 6:03:43 GMT -6
Fuck Junior.
Me Too is not a fucking joke you fucking fuckwad.
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Post by enchanted on Sept 10, 2019 6:22:10 GMT -6
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Post by Minerva on Sept 10, 2019 7:34:12 GMT -6
CNN withheld details from their story that would identify the spy If NYT is giving additional details that further identify him or her that’s not cool. I can’t read the article for some reason so I don’t know Ah ok, I understand what you were saying above now. Yeah, I know the idea was to keep his identity secret to protect him and if the NYT went too far with identifying details, well, that's beyond awful. Since he’s been pulled and had such high level access, the Russians must know who s/he is at this point, right? It sounded like information shared with Putin by Trump and cronies directly compromised this person. I’m guessing that’s why NYT went ahead with reporting it. The spy is a marked man at this point by the Russians regardless. And Putin is ruthless.
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Post by dc2london on Sept 10, 2019 7:46:58 GMT -6
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Post by Ls2012 on Sept 10, 2019 7:49:18 GMT -6
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Post by dc2london on Sept 10, 2019 7:52:45 GMT -6
NBC News apparently found the CIA asset and he's living here in Northern VA. I'm laughing bc my H took S2 to a birthday party last year that was apparently very bizarre and ostentatious and he said the dad and all the dads friends were Russian.
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jkjacq
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Post by jkjacq on Sept 10, 2019 7:58:52 GMT -6
Ah ok, I understand what you were saying above now. Yeah, I know the idea was to keep his identity secret to protect him and if the NYT went too far with identifying details, well, that's beyond awful. Since he’s been pulled and had such high level access, the Russians must know who s/he is at this point, right? It sounded like information shared with Putin by Trump and cronies directly compromised this person. I’m guessing that’s why NYT went ahead with reporting it. The spy is a marked man at this point by the Russians regardless. And Putin is ruthless. I get it, but it falls under just because you can doesnt mean you should FOR ME.
I feel slightly icky on the whole story, not just the NYT. Like yes we have a right to know that POTUS is compromising intelligence but at the same time, real peoples lives are at stake. And we all know he was telling Putin, Kislyak, and co stuff. I just feel like the public doesn't need to know the extent of our covert operations because the president is a fucking moron who can't keep his mouth shut.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 10, 2019 8:12:30 GMT -6
Welp now I am sitting here on main hall duty, at our front doors, crying.
When my colleague started teaching this duty wasn't even a thing. I mean, I don't know what I am supposed to actually do here if there is an active shooter other than run, and hopefully alert someone in the office...
I have had students who need to go to the nurse during active shooter drills because they get so anxious.
The fear itself is a real, concrete problem.
Also, Hi! I missed you everyone!
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Post by dc2london on Sept 10, 2019 8:18:30 GMT -6
lordy, just when you thought The House of Commons couldn't be a bigger mess some woman named Black Rod turns up and scowls down the speaker
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Post by dc2london on Sept 10, 2019 8:20:29 GMT -6
Welp now I am sitting here on main hall duty, at our front doors, crying.
When my colleague started teaching this duty wasn't even a thing. I mean, I don't know what I am supposed to actually do here if there is an active shooter other than run, and hopefully alert someone in the office...
I have had students who need to go to the nurse during active shooter drills because they get so anxious.
The fear itself is a real, concrete problem.
Also, Hi! I missed you everyone!
And I say this over and over. We are raising an entire generation of kids with constant anxiety and trauma. Anxiety and trauma impact physical health long term. We're raising an entire generation that will suffer unprecedented levels of heart disease, diabetes, etc because of the constant flood of cortisol to their systems. And then we'll all throw up our hands and say, "well gosh, they should exercise and eat more leafy greens"
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Post by jkjacq on Sept 10, 2019 8:22:50 GMT -6
Welp now I am sitting here on main hall duty, at our front doors, crying.
When my colleague started teaching this duty wasn't even a thing. I mean, I don't know what I am supposed to actually do here if there is an active shooter other than run, and hopefully alert someone in the office...
I have had students who need to go to the nurse during active shooter drills because they get so anxious.
The fear itself is a real, concrete problem.
Also, Hi! I missed you everyone!
And I say this over and over. We are raising an entire generation of kids with constant anxiety and trauma. Anxiety and trauma impact physical health long term. We're raising an entire generation that will suffer unprecedented levels of heart disease, diabetes, etc because of the constant flood of cortisol to their systems. And then we'll all throw up our hands and say, "well gosh, they should exercise and eat more leafy greens" but it was the video games....
(that was sarc)
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Post by stringy on Sept 10, 2019 8:38:04 GMT -6
And I say this over and over. We are raising an entire generation of kids with constant anxiety and trauma. Anxiety and trauma impact physical health long term. We're raising an entire generation that will suffer unprecedented levels of heart disease, diabetes, etc because of the constant flood of cortisol to their systems. And then we'll all throw up our hands and say, "well gosh, they should exercise and eat more leafy greens" but it was the video games....
(that was sarc)
you mean the lack of religion!
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Post by jkjacq on Sept 10, 2019 8:43:41 GMT -6
but it was the video games....
(that was sarc)
you mean the lack of religion! Participation trophies!
I know we're being flippant but seeing the 'reasons' typed out that are give just makes me want to throw up.
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Post by enchanted on Sept 10, 2019 8:53:22 GMT -6
you mean the lack of religion! Participation trophies!
I know we're being flippant but seeing the 'reasons' typed out that are give just makes me want to throw up.
Right? All excuses to avoid truly looking ourselves in the mirror. And the excuses would be laughable if it wasn't legitimately a life or death problem.
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Post by lion on Sept 10, 2019 9:21:50 GMT -6
I'll admit on an emotional level the Plame ad is definitely doing its job. Hell, I like it. But I'm not in that district. A friend posted this this morning and it made me rethink: "This ad is a little disappointing. She mentions New Mexico once but mentioned her vendetta multiple times. It’s clear her race is not about the people of New Mexico or the struggles they face. Ms. Plame is running for her self. I don’t think she understands the complex issues New Mexico faces or the nuance that comes with representing one of the largest districts in the country. I think it shows that people from all over the country think they can come to New Mexico and get a promotion without having ever really done the work here. I think it demonstrates the same attitude colonizers have shown this land for over 500 years. I think it’s exactly what Americans did when we earned statehood and is precisely why most of our first governors and senators were from Oklahoma, Mass., VA., etc"
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Post by lion on Sept 10, 2019 9:28:16 GMT -6
Welp now I am sitting here on main hall duty, at our front doors, crying.
When my colleague started teaching this duty wasn't even a thing. I mean, I don't know what I am supposed to actually do here if there is an active shooter other than run, and hopefully alert someone in the office...
I have had students who need to go to the nurse during active shooter drills because they get so anxious.
The fear itself is a real, concrete problem.
Also, Hi! I missed you everyone!
And I say this over and over. We are raising an entire generation of kids with constant anxiety and trauma. Anxiety and trauma impact physical health long term. We're raising an entire generation that will suffer unprecedented levels of heart disease, diabetes, etc because of the constant flood of cortisol to their systems. And then we'll all throw up our hands and say, "well gosh, they should exercise and eat more leafy greens" I struggle with this. I think statistically speaking, the amount of school shootings in no way make these terrorizing school drills necessary. I read someone comparing it to the TSA and how everyone complained but it makes us safer so we should all get comfortable with it. But security theater doesn't make anyone safer. It's a PITA. And in this instance, it's actively causing harm to students everywhere who are in all likelihood not going to ever experience a situation in school like they're training for. But at what point do people take that and say "exactly! so let's not worry about it!" Gun violence IS an epidemic. One we can address. Just not by causing anxiety in every child across the country. But I feel like people want that or nothing and don't know how to make it make sense to them. We've also had a school shooting here, so I know that plays into it as well.
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Post by teatime on Sept 10, 2019 10:04:41 GMT -6
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Post by fatpony on Sept 10, 2019 10:04:47 GMT -6
John Bolton is out.
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Post by tater on Sept 10, 2019 10:17:35 GMT -6
I just.... i don’t have the words anymore
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Post by Deleted on Sept 10, 2019 10:18:07 GMT -6
My tin foil hat might be on too tight, but has anyone seen any Tru.mp 2020 signs with Pence's name on it?
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Post by enchanted on Sept 10, 2019 10:23:51 GMT -6
My tin foil hat might be on too tight, but has anyone seen any Tru.mp 2020 signs with Pence's name on it? There has been a lot of speculation that he's going to dump Pence.
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Post by cakewench on Sept 10, 2019 10:23:56 GMT -6
WHAT to Bolton and that tweet. Jesus Christ.
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Post by roloma on Sept 10, 2019 10:25:33 GMT -6
WHY IS HE ANNOUNCING THIS SHIT ON TWITTER??
I am yelling because I am SO sick and tired of this.
And by "disagree" I assume Bolton didn't fully and blindly agree we should cage or ban people, or maybe he thought we shouldn't be besties with fucking dictators.
Damn it. I am really ragey about this.
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