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Writing Letters
By: Kerry Date: February 8, 2017, 6:05 am
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I may write other letters; here is the one I just wrote this
letter to Senator Casey:
Dear Senator Casey,
I heard your brief remarks about Besty Devos and wanted to tell
you how happy I was to hear someone who was serious without
being angry. The partisanship is getting worse, it seems; and
let me encourage you not to continue being calm and rational.
My email today however is about some things President Trump has
said. He hasn't done them yet but has talked about them. I
also noticed that neither Speaker Ryan nor Senator Majority
Leader McConnell seem to have informed him that Congress
appropriates the money, not the President.
He has talked about building a wall as if he can use funds that
aren't appropriated by Congress and then impose a tariff to make
up for it. I hope he's not proposing such a thing as if it's
something he can do by himself.
His talk about withholding funds from sanctuary cities may also
be unlawful. While I agree with him in most part about the need
to have cities obey the law, I can't agree with him if he
proposed unlawfully withholding funds from cities which annoy
him. It is my understanding that the Congressional Budget and
Impoundment Control Act of 1974 is still in force. If he wants
the authority to withhold funds, doesn't he need Congressional
permission?
His threat to withdraw from NAFTA also seems unlawful to me. A
treaty has the effect of law; and Presidents are supposed to
uphold and enforce laws, not suspend or do away with them. I
don't know what your opinion is on this; but it seems to me he
would need Congressional approval, and I believe someone needs
to inform he is not free to do whatever he pleases when it comes
to treaties.
I am concerned, and I do not see Republican leadership standing
up to defend the powers which properly belong to Congress.
Thank you for your attention,
Kerry DeShong
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Re: Writing Letters
By: Kerry Date: February 8, 2017, 6:06 am
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Ooops, I put a "not" in there where it didn't belong.
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Re: Writing Letters
By: KerimF Date: February 8, 2017, 10:06 am
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But, isn't the Congress formed by mortal men looking for
survival and not by immortal good/just angels? ;D
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Re: Writing Letters
By: Kerry Date: February 8, 2017, 3:56 pm
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[quote author=KerimF link=topic=1171.msg13886#msg13886
date=1486569990]
But, isn't the Congress formed by mortal men looking for
survival and not by immortal good/just angels? ;D
[/quote]Very few men could be deemed all good . . . as of yet
since we are capable of improving daily. I see some good in
Senator Casey. Almost the entire Democratic Party is in favor
of abortion. He isn't. And he isn't intimidated by his fellow
Democrats into changing his mind.
His Father was Governor of Pennsylvania, and I always thought he
was an honorable man too. He was against abortion too; and in
1992 when asked to address the Democratic National Convention,
he let it be known his topic would be on abortion. When his
fellow Democrats learned that, they refused to let him speak.
That was Bill Clinton and his crowd. They treated him so badly
that Al Gore apologized to him about it. The Caseys happen to
be Catholic. That's fine with me. But someone drew a picture
of Governor Casey dressed up like the Pope. Really insulting.
Senator Casey isn't a flashy type of person who tries to use
negative emotions to get people to vote for him. You might even
say he's boring -- but maybe boring is a good thing in a
politician? While he may not be perfect, I'd say he's a lot
closer to it than many of the other Senators, some of whom look
like real devils to me.
Even when I was registered as a Republican, I voted for Casey
since I vote for the person I think is the most honest and not
for someone just because he's in the same party I'm in. He
may have lied -- all I can say is if he did, I don't know about
it. Once I catch a politician in a lie, I start losing respect
for him.
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Re: Writing Letters
By: KerimF Date: February 10, 2017, 3:26 pm
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On my side, I can't see a politician as a liar if he is allowed
to address the world, not just his small community.
The today's top decision makers in the world are not na�ve to
show up and be known by the public. They also know there are
many people who are ready to play for them (for their dreams)
and be famous politicians/leaders (legally or not... as
presidents of nations and even unreachable leaders of terrorists
for example). And by the modern notions, as of democracy and
republican, they can change their actors periodically and at
anytime they see necessary (based on a certain law of course).
For instance, the main role of the world's politicians is
justifying, before their regional people in the least, the
happening of anything which is supposed not to happen, locally
and/or abroad; also to give them continuous hope about things
that will never happen ;)
I like adding that a politician is allowed, at best, to tell
half truths because this has a better effect on the audience
(almost all international news adopt this strategy). But the
hidden details usually reverse the idea of what is revealed as
being the truth. Here is a simple example:
What one thinks if he heard: A man killed his fianc�?...
assuming the event did happen.
But would he think the same about this man if he knew the
complete story: A man killed his fianc� by mistake. He committed
suicide soon after, because he loved her very much ? ;)
In brief, I see just great actors, not liars, in movies... and
in politics as well ;D
And no one can deny that all these actors are privileged in a
way or another (besides being famous for a period of time, short
or long) by producers (working behind the scenes) as long they
play well their given roles; including telling lies... if not
worse.
But let us remember always that, in Politics, the top actors are
supposed to play as being independent free persons or, at least,
as members of an independent free group of actors.
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Re: Writing Letters
By: Kerry Date: February 11, 2017, 8:05 am
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[quote author=KerimF link=topic=1171.msg13904#msg13904
date=1486761978]
On my side, I can't see a politician as a liar if he is allowed
to address the world, not just his small community.[/quote]
Ah, but look at Trump. He said he'd release his taxes after
the election. He hasn't. The world is watching him; and the
world is beginning to see him as a liar, a braggart, etc. The
other world leaders usually use more polite words.
[quote]The today's top decision makers in the world are not
na�ve to show up and be known by the public.[/quote]
This prompts me to ask how you know about them.
[quote]They also know there are many people who are ready to
play for them (for their dreams) and be famous
politicians/leaders (legally or not... as presidents of nations
and even unreachable leaders of terrorists for example). And by
the modern notions, as of democracy and republican, they can
change their actors periodically and at anytime they see
necessary (based on a certain law of course).[/quote]Many things
can be explained by an interactive model with each of the
various world leaders (the ones in the news) being limited by
circumstances and the actions of the others.
Trump said he didn't know why he had to agree with the One China
Policy; he hinted he might change it. He talked to the
President of Taiwan on the phone, annoying the Chinese leaders
in Beijing. When push came to shove however, he agreed to it;
and when asked why, replied nonsensically, "Because he asked me
to." Simple as that? Really? The President of China can get
the President of the United States to do anything just by
asking? The real reason is Trump's advisers and others in the
government pointed out to him all the options -- if he rejected
the One China Policy, he could expect this, that and the other
thing.
Few world leaders actually seem to exercise much freedom in
their actions, being limited or even bound by circumstances.
[quote]For instance, the main role of the world's politicians is
justifying, before their regional people in the least, the
happening of anything which is supposed not to happen, locally
and/or abroad; also to give them continuous hope about things
that will never happen ;)[/quote]It is a major rule of governing
that you must convince the governed that you are acting on their
behalf -- you are protecting them, you are doing good things for
them, etc. It is almost impossible to govern any people if
and when most of them lose faith in you.
The ruse of creating bogeymen and telling your people how bad
they are and how they are threatening them works wonders. Look
at Iran where the leaders preach constantly about how evil
Israel is, how wicked the United States is, what a threat Barbie
dolls pose. But the Grand Ayatollah is there and the President
is there -- they'll protect you! This, sad to say, is how many
wars begin.
[quote]I like adding that a politician is allowed, at best, to
tell half truths because this has a better effect on the
audience (almost all international news adopt this strategy).
But the hidden details usually reverse the idea of what is
revealed as being the truth. Here is a simple example:
What one thinks if he heard: A man killed his fianc�?...
assuming the event did happen.
But would he think the same about this man if he knew the
complete story: A man killed his fianc� by mistake. He committed
suicide soon after, because he loved her very much ? ;)
[/quote]
Being able to read a piece of news and spot the half-truths is a
wonderful thing. Splendid examples of half-truths can be found
at the Russian site, "Russia Today" or RT for short.
https://www.rt.com/news/
If RT reports something as a fact, it almost surely is. But
then there is the spin on those facts and omission of other
facts; but you can still pick up some "facts" -- facts which
Western media may have omitted or perhaps not have known.
[quote]In brief, I see just great actors, not liars, in
movies... and in politics as well ;D
And no one can deny that all these actors are privileged in a
way or another (besides being famous for a period of time, short
or long) by producers (working behind the scenes) as long they
play well their given roles; including telling lies... if not
worse.
But let us remember always that, in Politics, the top actors are
supposed to play as being independent free persons or, at least,
as members of an independent free group of actors.
[/quote]Trump seems to learning he's not free to do just
anything. There are limits to his power. I laughed when I
heard the ex-President of Mexico Vicente Fox say about Trump
that he can't take on every nation in the whole world and win.
Trump is even learning he can't take on the whole American
government and win.
Trump talked about withholding money from "sanctuary cities."
He can't do that, not really; and his new head of Homeland
Security seems to know it.
http://www.voanews.com/a/homeland-security-boss-visits-us-mexico-border/3719149…
U.S. Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly, visiting one of the
most fortified stretches of the U.S. border with Mexico Friday,
says he would take no �Draconian� measures regarding federal
funds for U.S. sanctuary cities.
Kelly met with federal, state and local law enforcement
officials late Friday at the border between San Diego,
California, and Tijuana, Mexico.
Last month, the Trump administration, which continues its plan
to build a wall between the two countries, had said it would cut
off federal grants for sanctuary cities � cities and other
municipalities that, generally speaking, shelter immigrants in
the country illegally by refusing to help the federal government
enforce immigration laws.
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Re: Writing Letters
By: KerimF Date: February 13, 2017, 5:17 am
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[quote author=Kerry link=topic=1171.msg13907#msg13907
date=1486821941]
Ah, but look at Trump. He said he'd release his taxes after
the election. He hasn't. The world is watching him; and the
world is beginning to see him as a liar, a braggart, etc...
[/quote]
If one believes that Trump (or any other politician who can
address the multitude in the world) is a free independent person
as I (and you, since I guess you are certainly not a
privileged/rich person ;) ), Trump would be a liar not just an
actor.
So, as long, Trump (or any today's politician in the world) is
privileged (have local/international rights more than of the
ordinary people) and alive while he can address the world, it
means he is doing well in serving the main global agenda of the
world's top owners (mainly of USA). For example, President J.
Kennedy, an Israeli Prime Minister and a Saudi King all failed
in playing their given role and had to be assassinated by
so-called insane killers ;)
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Re: Writing Letters
By: Kerry Date: February 14, 2017, 8:50 am
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[quote author=KerimF link=topic=1171.msg13912#msg13912
date=1486984661]
If one believes that Trump (or any other politician who can
address the multitude in the world) is a free independent person
as I (and you, since I guess you are certainly not a
privileged/rich person ;) ), Trump would be a liar not just an
actor.
So, as long, Trump (or any today's politician in the world) is
privileged (have local/international rights more than of the
ordinary people) and alive while he can address the world, it
means he is doing well in serving the main global agenda of the
world's top owners (mainly of USA). For example, President J.
Kennedy, an Israeli Prime Minister and a Saudi King all failed
in playing their given role and had to be assassinated by
so-called insane killers ;)
[/quote]I cannot allow you to forget that you were sure Hillary
Clinton would win the election. ;)
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Re: Writing Letters
By: KerimF Date: February 15, 2017, 11:34 am
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[quote author=Kerry link=topic=1171.msg13921#msg13921
date=1487083844]
I cannot allow you to forget that you were sure Hillary Clinton
would win the election. ;)
[/quote]
Yes, you are totally right in this.
I even confess I have underestimated the genius brains behind
the long international diabolic series "War on Terror".
I didn't imagine that they don't mind including even an extreme
idiotic character in their coming episodes (though it works very
well in some great movies). I think Mrs H. Clinton would
certainly fail in playing this difficult role ;)
Now, thanks to the idiotic role played very well by Trump (the
principal actor, now), the 9/11 terror (of the CIA Qaeda and
alike that are made in the name of Islam) can be justified more
than ever anywhere on earth (including USA when real necessary).
Therefore, this international modern terror (WW3) could be
spread in the world rather easily (much better than during the
last 16 years) for at least 8 (not 4 ;) ) years to come.
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Re: Writing Letters
By: Kerry Date: February 16, 2017, 11:39 am
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[quote author=KerimF link=topic=1171.msg13928#msg13928
date=1487180072]
Yes, you are totally right in this.
I even confess I have underestimated the genius brains behind
the long international diabolic series "War on Terror".
I didn't imagine that they don't mind including even an extreme
idiotic character in their coming episodes (though it works very
well in some great movies). I think Mrs H. Clinton would
certainly fail in playing this difficult role ;)
Now, thanks to the idiotic role played very well by Trump (the
principal actor, now), the 9/11 terror (of the CIA Qaeda and
alike that are made in the name of Islam) can be justified more
than ever anywhere on earth (including USA when real necessary).
Therefore, this international modern terror (WW3) could be
spread in the world rather easily (much better than during the
last 16 years) for at least 8 (not 4 ;) ) years to come.
[/quote]Surely you can see how having Trump as President is
better for Putin than it would have been if Mrs. Clinton had
won. Putin gets to look strong and mature.
But stay tuned. Any President can be cut down if Congress and
the courts stand up to him. Congress has many members,
Republicans as well as Democrats, who know Trump is a bumbler.
The thing is most of them are not leaders. Most are party hacks
who march in lock step with their party. None of them want to
be the first to be too critical of Trump or say no to him.
But things are unraveling quickly. Trump was basically slapped
down when his nominee to be Secretary of Labor had to withdraw
because it was known the Senate would refuse to confirm him.
A few Republicans deserted the party to side with the Democrats,
but it was enough to send Trump a strong message -- and to
weaken him as well.
What lunacy anyway to nominate someone to the Department of
Labor after he had hired an illegal alien to work for him as a
maid. Then he said he hadn't known she was an illegal alien!
Found out after he was nominated! Almost no one has talked
about Puzder's religion. He has been married more than
once but says he's a Roman Catholic. (He sounds like Rudy
Giuliani to me who said the same thing.) But did he beat one
of his wives or not? She had been on the Oprah show, disguised
so she'd be anonymous, to give her tale of abuse; but now we
know who it was under the disguise. She also alleged in court
that he abused her. Now she says all that was a lie she made
up. What?
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