Global Events & Politics Überthread

[nsacpi]

We're obviously in a recession and have been since the start of the year. I wouldn't have known this without you. This is the value of your presence. Your contributions are invaluable and I want to thank you for all the good work.

 

[sturg33]

We're in whatever the tv box tells you we are in.

The regime changing definitions whenever they need is a useful tool that requires useful idiots, which they have an abundance of

 

[sturg33]

The usual song and dance is fast forwarding 6 months where the critical thinkers are bemoaning the recession and the lecturing buffoon avoiding the thread like it is COVID positive.

 

[nsacpi]

There is a fair chance of a recession in 2023. January 2022 not so much. ymmv

 

[sturg33]

There is a fair chance of a recession in 2023.

This is the most positive economic indicator I have seen for 2023

 

[nsacpi]

I also think DeSantis will be a superb prez.

 

[chop2chip]

I'm glad to have you around to update us on this recession. Keep up the good work!!

I admire the optimism at least.

 

[Tapate50]

Imagine trading Brittany Griner for a guy nicknamed the merchant of death.

https://www.cnn.com/2022/12/08/politics/brittney-griner-released/index.html

 

[sturg33]

Imagine trading Brittany Griner for a guy nicknamed the merchant of death.

https://www.cnn.com/2022/12/08/politics/brittney-griner-released/index.html

At least she despises America! And she's black. And gay!

 

[Tapate50]

At least she despises America! And she's black. And gay!

I wonder if her despise America tune changes somewhat.

 

[thethe]

I wonder if her despise America tune changes somewhat.

Depends on who is in the White House I'm sure

 

[sturg33]

I wonder if her despise America tune changes somewhat.

My guess is she will use this to exclaim how dangerously close we are to Russia if a republican ever wins office again

 

[thewupk]

Imagine trading Brittany Griner for a guy nicknamed the merchant of death.

https://www.cnn.com/2022/12/08/politics/brittney-griner-released/index.html

That's worse than the Texiera trade

 

[Tapate50]

That's worse than the Texiera trade

Left the marine thats been there for 4 yrs though!

 

[sturg33]

Left the marine thats been there for 4 yrs though!

He doesn't have the right diversity metrics.

Let the head of the US teachers union explain!

[Tw]1600845396493811712[/tw]

 

[mqt]

Left the marine thats been there for 4 yrs though!

Even Whelan’s own brother made a statement supporting what happened with Griner. There’s no indication that Russia was willing to trade Whelan despite the US’ request.

 

[msstate7]

He doesn't have the right diversity metrics.

Let the head of the US teachers union explain!

[Tw]1600845396493811712[/tw]

Damn, what a tweet. We are a joke

 

[mqt]

Jesus Christ. Is the official position of the Right seriously that we should have left an American citizen to rot in Russian prison on bull**** drug charges?

 

[chop2chip]

Jesus Christ. Is the official position of the Right seriously that we should have left an American citizen to rot in Russian prison on bull**** drug charges?

Exactly… I don’t think we need to consult the Fangraphs of prison exchanges to estimate surplus value. I’m very happy for Griner and her family.

 

[msstate7]

Exactly… I don’t think we need to consult the Fangraphs of prison exchanges to estimate surplus value. I’m very happy for Griner and her family.

Maybe not, but I think it matters who we turning loose.

..."“Viktor Bout has been international arms trafficking enemy number one for many years, arming some of the most violent conflicts around the globe,” said Preet Bharara, the US attorney in Manhattan when Bout was sentenced in New York in 2012.

“He was finally brought to justice in an American court for agreeing to provide a staggering number of military-grade weapons to an avowed terrorist organization committed to killing Americans...."

https://www.cnn.com/2022/07/27/americas/viktor-bout-profile-intl/index.html