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by Dan Rowden
Sun Nov 24, 2019 10:03 pm
Forum: Worldly Matters
Topic: Trump
Replies: 352
Views: 1418132

Re: Trump

No, Diebert, you are - seemingly - willfully ignoring the multiple times Trump has committed obstruction of justice offenses in plain sight both on Twitter and in front of the camera.

I truly don't understand how any person purporting to be sane and politically informed cannot know this.
by Dan Rowden
Sun Nov 24, 2019 9:39 pm
Forum: Worldly Matters
Topic: Abortion
Replies: 48
Views: 85971

Re: Abortion

I would argue that Rhett's posts constitute open, actual misogyny. Frankly, the blithe whimsy with which this matter, involving significant human suffering, is being discussed is rather sickening sadism justified with some sort of bullshit implied philosophical detachment.
by Dan Rowden
Sun Nov 24, 2019 8:49 pm
Forum: Worldly Matters
Topic: Trump
Replies: 352
Views: 1418132

Re: Trump

Oh, Jesus, Diebert. Trump repeatedly committed obstruction of justice offenses in plain sight. His 'intent' therein is actually not material, unless you want to run with a defense of 'I didn't intend to do so therefore I did not' dumbfuckery. "What we already know' is an expression of the thing...
by Dan Rowden
Sun Nov 24, 2019 7:47 pm
Forum: Worldly Matters
Topic: Trump
Replies: 352
Views: 1418132

Re: Trump

Mueller continually hinted at those broader realities anyway. Hints can be notoriously misinterpreted, and I think this is what you've done. I think Mueller was trying to save his own skin by suggesting that his work wasn't an entire failure. He was appointed by Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenste...
by Dan Rowden
Sun Nov 24, 2019 6:07 pm
Forum: Worldly Matters
Topic: Abortion
Replies: 48
Views: 85971

Re: Abortion

Enough. This demented RMA, pseudo-Xian rhetoric is more than I'm prepared to allow to stand on this forum. If fellow moderators choose to disagree and allow this overt actual misogyny to be expressed in this place, then that's up to them. But they must put their name to it.
by Dan Rowden
Sun Nov 24, 2019 9:37 am
Forum: Worldly Matters
Topic: Trump
Replies: 352
Views: 1418132

Re: Trump

If the Mueller report had contained even the smell of an oily rag then the democrats would be using it as a basis for impeachment. But they aren't. That should tell you something. Yes, it does. It tells me you know too-little about the dynamics and nuances of American politics. We don't know yet wh...
by Dan Rowden
Sun Nov 24, 2019 9:01 am
Forum: Worldly Matters
Topic: Trump
Replies: 352
Views: 1418132

Re: Trump

Yes, Mueller was unable to establish any 'collusion' with Russia under existing Federal statutes and a legal definition of 'coordination' upon which legal action might be taken (based on collected evidence at the time of the release of the report). From a legal perspective no illegal activity (under...
by Dan Rowden
Sat Nov 23, 2019 8:32 pm
Forum: Worldly Matters
Topic: Abortion
Replies: 48
Views: 85971

Re: Abortion

Is that post some sort of attempt at humour, Rhett, because if not it's seriously fucked up.
by Dan Rowden
Sat Nov 23, 2019 5:12 pm
Forum: Worldly Matters
Topic: Trump
Replies: 352
Views: 1418132

Re: Trump

And here's a bit of 'ancillary' commentary [ OPINION ], in anticipation of a likely response: Mueller does not explicitly mention Impeachment in his report, and he avoided that express language in his public testimony and pressers. But his allusion to it in both contexts was unmistakable. He made pa...
by Dan Rowden
Sat Nov 23, 2019 3:13 pm
Forum: Worldly Matters
Topic: Trump
Replies: 352
Views: 1418132

Re: Trump

Sadly, scientists and environmentalists are nowadays facing increasing levels of censorship by right-wing governments around the world. The fact that Trump was not charged is due to a Department of Justice guideline which states that the president of the United States cannot be indicted. Where does...
by Dan Rowden
Sat Nov 23, 2019 2:54 pm
Forum: Worldly Matters
Topic: Trump
Replies: 352
Views: 1418132

Re: Trump

From the New York Times: this article, E.P.A. to Limit Science Used to Write Public Health Rules , describes the growing alarm among scientists and medical professionals over the Trump’s administration determination to expand its roll back of environmental and health regulations. On this point (thi...
by Dan Rowden
Sat Nov 23, 2019 1:27 pm
Forum: Worldly Matters
Topic: Trump
Replies: 352
Views: 1418132

Re: Trump

Out of pure curiosity - Kevin, have you read the Mueller Report? Yes I have. I've also listened to Mueller speaking about it in his own words. Why do you ask? No particular reason. As I said, I was curious. It's potentially useful to know going forward, if any going forward eventuates. For me the p...
by Dan Rowden
Sat Nov 23, 2019 1:13 pm
Forum: Worldly Matters
Topic: Abortion
Replies: 48
Views: 85971

Re: Abortion

This topic seems to me more like a more general ethical question: can we request of others what we couldn't do ourselves: I'd accept that characterisation if you can show me a woman's capacity to safely perform an abortion on herself, especially a second or third trimester one. If we could provide ...
by Dan Rowden
Sat Nov 23, 2019 12:58 pm
Forum: Worldly Matters
Topic: Abortion
Replies: 48
Views: 85971

Re: Abortion

Surely we can rise beyond simplistic, fomented arguments for and against, and come towards a reasonable position? So society can move on to much more important topics. In what sense have we not ostensibly achieved that already? Other than the deranged protestations of sundry God-botherers how is so...
by Dan Rowden
Fri Nov 22, 2019 9:10 pm
Forum: Worldly Matters
Topic: Trump
Replies: 352
Views: 1418132

Re: Trump

Dan, what evidence do you have of the left engaging in strategic action against Chinese influence, outside of partisan politics? I don't recall offering that precise contention so I'm not obliged to furnish evidence for it. I don't really understand your question given that outside of New Zealand, ...
by Dan Rowden
Fri Nov 22, 2019 7:29 am
Forum: Worldly Matters
Topic: Trump
Replies: 352
Views: 1418132

Re: Trump

Out of pure curiosity - Kevin, have you read the Mueller Report?
by Dan Rowden
Fri Nov 22, 2019 7:20 am
Forum: Worldly Matters
Topic: Abortion
Replies: 48
Views: 85971

Re: Abortion

My impression is that a significant proportion of women are pro choice regarding abortion. I know that there is a push by some people to have abortions legalized even after a child has been born, after a full-term pregnancy. I believe this is what you are referring to. If this is so then I'd have t...
by Dan Rowden
Thu Nov 21, 2019 10:55 pm
Forum: Worldly Matters
Topic: Trump
Replies: 352
Views: 1418132

Re: Trump

Okay, so your answer is that, no, you dont think its the biggest or deciding issue. It won't be for Americans and it's not for me. Removing Trump is the exigency. I've no doubt every candidate for their respective party nomination is aware of the issues regarding current China expansionism. Out of ...
by Dan Rowden
Thu Nov 21, 2019 7:51 pm
Forum: Worldly Matters
Topic: Trump
Replies: 352
Views: 1418132

Re: Trump

The China (China-Russia) threat is certainly significant enough for it to be a meaningful factor in the choice for POTUS. Sure as shit rules out Tulsi Gabbard - but that Russian-asset allusion aside, I'm not thus far seeing any candidate (and for me that must be a Dem) whom I'd name at this point. Y...
by Dan Rowden
Thu Nov 21, 2019 7:37 pm
Forum: Worldly Matters
Topic: Abortion
Replies: 48
Views: 85971

Re: Abortion

Thanks for the input, Rhett. Your opinion of my fitness to moderate this place pales into insignificance next to my capacity and willingness to do so. You say I'm the 'enemy' of rational debate. Show me some rational debate and I'll try and be a friend to it. This thread is nothing more than presupp...
by Dan Rowden
Thu Nov 21, 2019 5:42 pm
Forum: Worldly Matters
Topic: Abortion
Replies: 48
Views: 85971

Re: Abortion

This topic seems to me more like a more general ethical question: can we request of others what we couldn't do ourselves: I'd accept that characterisation if you can show me a woman's capacity to safely perform an abortion on herself, especially a second or third trimester one. If we could provide ...
by Dan Rowden
Thu Nov 21, 2019 12:27 pm
Forum: Worldly Matters
Topic: Trump
Replies: 352
Views: 1418132

Re: Trump

I find the 'right' more factual and level headed than the left about muslim issues, aboriginal issues, immigration issues, globalisation issues, manufacturing and economic issues, access to nature issues, and china issues. I'd like to explore these contentions a little, in particular 'immigration i...
by Dan Rowden
Thu Nov 21, 2019 11:42 am
Forum: Worldly Matters
Topic: Trump
Replies: 352
Views: 1418132

Re: Trump

I'm sure Trump is enjoying all his trademark registrations in between saving us from China and explaining the deeper aspects of how tariffs work. But really, it's increasingly clear, as it was inevitable, that Trump is proving to be a grave disappointment to many, believers in the "Accidental H...
by Dan Rowden
Wed Nov 20, 2019 10:49 pm
Forum: Worldly Matters
Topic: Abortion
Replies: 48
Views: 85971

Re: Abortion

Inappropriate? This is a philosophy forum, even in this section. Even in this section this board will uphold certain standards. 'slaughter their child' is not remotely objective or philosophical or rational language to be employed regarding this issue. It's 100% fundamentalist theist bullshit. '8.5 ...
by Dan Rowden
Wed Nov 20, 2019 4:36 pm
Forum: Worldly Matters
Topic: Abortion
Replies: 48
Views: 85971

Re: Abortion

Hi Rhett, Questions: When did you decide to adopt fundamentalist Xian rhetoric and mindless propaganda regarding abortion? When did you lose your fucking mind? Notice: I will delete as a matter of course any further posting of said mindless Xian abortion propaganda. This is a forum for sanity and fa...