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#279576: May 5th 2019 at 3:43:57 PM

> He clearly hasn't learned the lesson, probably only prison time would stop him, if these actions even are illegal.

The only way he'll stop is if something damaging came about him instead,like that might shut him for awhile

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Imca (Veteran)
#279577: May 5th 2019 at 4:01:36 PM

Re:Derby

Wait, Master Fencer was the horse hit? If so that explains the Trump tweet... He was our first horse in the derby.

Wyldchyld (Old as dirt)
#279578: May 5th 2019 at 5:27:15 PM

Country House's team complained to the stewards that Maximum Security interfered with War of Will, causing a domino effect that impeded Country House's ability to win (he crossed the finish line second). I think Long Range Toddy's team also complained.

From what I saw when watching the race, War of Will was tucked in on the rail, just behind Maximum Security, but had to be checked several times to avoid clipping heels. He was pulled off the rail to go around Maximum Security's right, and had Long Range Toddy, Bodexpress and Country House on his own right. Maximum Security suddenly veered right, forcing War of Will to be pulled up, which sent him into Long Range Toddy, who bumped Bodexpress, who then bumped Country House. Maximum Security then veered sharply left to crash into Code of Honour, who was coming through on the rails.

The steward decision appears to have been that these horses were interfered with. The placement of Country House, Long Range Toddy, Bodexpress and Code of Honour probably wouldn't have changed because Country House's impediment was minor, while the other three were spent tanks and faded quickly. However, War of Will still had gas to burn and was thus denied the potential for a better finish. He probably wouldn't have won, but he might have placed third or fourth.

Edited by Wyldchyld on May 5th 2019 at 1:41:37 PM

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#279579: May 5th 2019 at 6:21:24 PM

Carrier strike group being sent to threaten Iran.

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CharlesPhipps Since: Jan, 2001
#279580: May 5th 2019 at 9:28:44 PM

https://www.nbcnews.com/card/bernie-sanders-introduces-rebuild-rural-america-proposals-n1002186

This is interesting.

OSAGE, Iowa — Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., unveiled a broad package of proposals on Sunday aimed at aiding rural communities, including the breaking up of major agriculture corporations and the transitioning of the U.S. commodity industry toward a system in which the government sets commodity production and pricing based on demand, much like Canada’s dairy industry, to guarantee farmers’ “cost of production and family living expenses.”

“This growing monopolization of agriculture is unfair to food producers. It is unfair to consumers. It is unfair to the environment,” the Democratic presidential candidate said from behind a podium at the Mitchell County fairgrounds, looking out onto about 100 Iowans seated in chairs or the set of risers under the pavilion. “Together, we are going to change that system.”

The Vermont senator’s package of proposals, which he touted as a "radical policy change," signals the Democratic presidential candidate’s quest to win over the largely agricultural-focused voters who heavily favored President Trump’s candidacy in 2016.

The series of proposals lays out an aggressive effort to break up large agriculture corporations through “Roosevelt-style trust-busting laws.” Sanders proposed placing a moratorium on future mergers between large agribusinesses.

In perhaps his most significant proposal, Sanders laid out his desire to transition the U.S. commodity industry toward supply management programs in which the federal government would work with farmers to determine the amount of product needed from an operation to meet the demands of the marketplace while guaranteeing a price for the product that would ensure those farmers earn a “living wage.”

On trade, Sanders provided few details about his vision. He did not lay out his thoughts on President Trump’s continued use of tariffs, with is plan saying he plans to “develop fair trade partnerships that do not drive down the prices paid to food producers and that, instead, protect farmers here and abroad.”

His plan also proposes: Aiding beginning farmers with investments in land acquisition and equipment, reforming agricultural subsidies to move more financial support away from larger farming operations, opening up money resources for farmers to transition to more sustainable farming practices, ensuring a farmer has the right to repair his or her own machinery, reforming patent laws to “protect farmers from predatory patent lawsuits from companies like Monsanto” over seed patents and the strengthening of regulations on organic products.

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#279581: May 5th 2019 at 9:34:13 PM

On trade, Sanders provided few details about his vision. He did not lay out his thoughts on President Trump’s continued use of tariffs, with is plan saying he plans to “develop fair trade partnerships that do not drive down the prices paid to food producers and that, instead, protect farmers here and abroad.”

Not surprised. Sanders' always been pretty weak when it comes to foreign policy and trade.

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Swanpride Since: Jun, 2013
#279582: May 5th 2019 at 10:47:06 PM

So, it is true that Warren is gaining ground?

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#279583: May 5th 2019 at 10:52:35 PM

She was basically the only relevant Democrat who didn't take a polling hit when Biden declared.

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#279584: May 5th 2019 at 10:56:00 PM

warren would be my second choice, after sanders. if i have to vote for another milquetoast centrist im going to be very upset.

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#279585: May 5th 2019 at 10:58:24 PM

[up][up]538 predicted that this would happen when Biden announced he was running. Warren is the candidate whose base has the least in common with Biden's base. It stands to reason that she'd be the least hurt by it and even gain from it.

Though Buttigieg didn't take much of a hit either and is still in a decent position given his relative dark horse status.

Edited by M84 on May 6th 2019 at 2:00:20 AM

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Rationalinsanity from Halifax, Canada Since: Aug, 2010 Relationship Status: It's complicated
#279586: May 5th 2019 at 11:13:03 PM

Pity that Sanders' foreign policy is so...questionable.

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#279587: May 5th 2019 at 11:18:16 PM

[up]personally at this point im much more worried about domestic than foreign policy, as long as we stop bombing children at least.

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#279588: May 6th 2019 at 12:03:42 AM

[up][up] That is basically what Sanders needs to address now. Everyone knows the picture when it comes to his domestic policy ideas, now he needs to talk about Russia, Venezuela and Iran. I'm sure it will come up in the debates regardless.

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#279589: May 6th 2019 at 1:26:06 AM

[up][up]Given how much the US economy depends on foreign trade ignoring their foreign for the domestic is not exactly a thing that works anymore.

Being President "Not Trump" is only going to cut so much ice.

Edited by 3of4 on May 6th 2019 at 10:28:17 AM

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ironballs16 Since: Jul, 2009 Relationship Status: Owner of a lonely heart
#279590: May 6th 2019 at 6:16:53 AM

Okay, so 9 AM has been and gone on the East Coast - any word on whether Barr's being held in Contempt for not turning over the unredacted Mueller report?

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speedyboris Since: Feb, 2010
#279591: May 6th 2019 at 6:24:59 AM

Authoritarian alert: Jerry Falwell Jr. recently said that Trump should get two extra years as president as reparations for what he considered a waste of two years of investigations.

Predictably, certain people are using the "just kidding" defense, saying it was a joke on the reparations talk recently. But here's the thing: Trump and his base aren't going to take it as a joke, despite claims to the contrary. They'll be like, "That's a good idea." Hell, it wouldn't surprise me if Trump tried to get his lawyers to find some stupid loophole that grants him just that.

Related: In a NYT interview, Nancy Pelosi doesn't think that Trump will accept the 2020 election results if they're close. I share that concern.

Edited by speedyboris on May 6th 2019 at 8:28:43 AM

sgamer82 Since: Jan, 2001
#279592: May 6th 2019 at 6:27:06 AM

I think we here are more concerned Trump won't accept the results period if they're not in his favor.

Also no word on Barr yet on https://currentstatus.io (where I tend to pick up news) but it's also only been half an hour.

Edited by sgamer82 on May 6th 2019 at 7:30:47 AM

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#279593: May 6th 2019 at 7:27:27 AM

I have full confidence that Trump won't accept the election results if they're not in his favor.

Two years ago, I didn't think it mattered overmuch. The Secret Service would still do their duty and toss him on his ass out of the White House if he refused to go.

Now that we have members of the Executive actually breaking the law on his command, I'm less sure about that.

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sgamer82 Since: Jan, 2001
#279594: May 6th 2019 at 7:34:14 AM

Actually they haven't been breaking the law on his command, given that's literally the only reason Trump is not guilty of Obstruction of Justice.

Edited by sgamer82 on May 6th 2019 at 8:34:44 AM

Larkmarn Since: Nov, 2010 Relationship Status: Hello, I love you
#279595: May 6th 2019 at 8:18:08 AM

... I mean, he's still guilty of obstruction of justice. Just not moreso.

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sgamer82 Since: Jan, 2001
#279596: May 6th 2019 at 8:33:29 AM

Still, the point stands that the Executive Branch as a whole isn't breaking the law willy nilly at Trump's order.

CharlesPhipps Since: Jan, 2001
#279597: May 6th 2019 at 8:59:15 AM

I didn't think it was possible the Falwells could make more of a joke of their faith.

Edited by CharlesPhipps on May 6th 2019 at 8:59:45 AM

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Parable Since: Aug, 2009
#279598: May 6th 2019 at 9:08:33 AM

Barr hasn't turned over the full Muller Report. The House is preparing to hold him in contempt on Wednesday.

CharlesPhipps Since: Jan, 2001
#279599: May 6th 2019 at 9:17:07 AM

Someone mentioned earlier that a supoena should be next. I think they already subpoenaed the Mueller report.

So things have gone to shit legally.

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#279600: May 6th 2019 at 9:52:54 AM

[up][up]Wait, weren't they gonna do that today?


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