....... Why Does Kamala Harris Keep Promising To "Fix Things" on Day One?

On 2024-09-21, John Smyth <smythlejon2@hotmail.com> wrote:
> ...... Why Does Kamala Harris Keep Promising To "Fix Things" on Day One?

The one "minor" details that the Biden/Harris administration failed to mention was that first the
country needs to be destroyed before the "build back better" phase can begin.

Now that the Biden/Harris administration has completed the destruction of the country they are now
ready for phase 2 which is "build back better", as a Marxist regime of course.

--
pothead
Kamala Harris Word Salad Special Of The Day
Served Complete With Venn Diagram Dressing

John Smyth <smythlejon2@hotmail.com> wrote in
news:d60uejpdkb4eihbgl3v0725d534ngn4qbj@4ax.com:

> ...... Why Does Kamala Harris Keep Promising To "Fix Things" on Day One?
>

....... Why Does Trump Keep Promising To Do Things
He Failed To In His First Term?

In article <XnsB1F488DFFCF9629555@185.151.15.190>, noemail@aol.com
says...
>
> John Smyth <smythlejon2@hotmail.com> wrote in
> news:d60uejpdkb4eihbgl3v0725d534ngn4qbj@4ax.com:
>
> > ...... Why Does Kamala Harris Keep Promising To "Fix Things" on Day One?
> >
>
> ....... Why Does Trump Keep Promising To Do Things
> He Failed To In His First Term?

BUTWHATABOUT!

On Sep 21, 2024 at 5:34:40 PM MST, ""No Jan 6 insurrection, never was."" wrote
<55ef3825c79d895d13ec0981a97f76e8@dizum.com>:

> In article <d60uejpdkb4eihbgl3v0725d534ngn4qbj@4ax.com>
> John Smyth <smythlejon2@hotmail.com> wrote:
>>
>> ...... Why Does Kamala Harris Keep Promising To "Fix Things" on Day One?
>
> Hah! You got her there.

Political figures often use promises like "fixing things on day one" as part
of their campaign messaging. It’s a way to communicate urgency and commitment
to taking immediate action on important issues.

Reasons for the "Day One" Promise:
1. Signaling Prioritization: It indicates that the issue is a top priority and
will be addressed right away.
2. Demonstrating Competence and Resolve:** It shows that the candidate or
official is prepared, decisive, and ready to act as soon as they take office.
3. Appealing to Voters: It can attract voters who are frustrated with the
current situation and want immediate change.
4. Setting Expectations: It creates a clear benchmark for what the candidate
plans to achieve quickly.

While the phrase can be compelling, the reality of achieving complex policy
changes on "day one" is often more nuanced, as many actions require
cooperation, legislation, or lengthy administrative processes.

--
Personal attacks from those who troll show their own insecurity. They cannot use reason to show the message to be wrong so they try to feel somehow superior by attacking the messenger.

They cling to their attacks and ignore the message time and time again.

Snit wrote:
> On Sep 21, 2024 at 5:34:40 PM MST, ""No Jan 6 insurrection, never was."" wrote
> <55ef3825c79d895d13ec0981a97f76e8@dizum.com>:
>
>> In article <d60uejpdkb4eihbgl3v0725d534ngn4qbj@4ax.com>
>> John Smyth <smythlejon2@hotmail.com> wrote:
>>>
>>> ...... Why Does Kamala Harris Keep Promising To "Fix Things" on Day One?
>>
>> Hah! You got her there.
>
> Political figures often use promises like "fixing things on day one" as part
> of their campaign messaging. It’s a way to communicate urgency and commitment
> to taking immediate action on important issues.
>
> Reasons for the "Day One" Promise:
> 1. Signaling Prioritization: It indicates that the issue is a top priority and
> will be addressed right away.
> 2. Demonstrating Competence and Resolve:** It shows that the candidate or
> official is prepared, decisive, and ready to act as soon as they take office.
> 3. Appealing to Voters: It can attract voters who are frustrated with the
> current situation and want immediate change.
> 4. Setting Expectations: It creates a clear benchmark for what the candidate
> plans to achieve quickly.
>
> While the phrase can be compelling, the reality of achieving complex policy
> changes on "day one" is often more nuanced, as many actions require
> cooperation, legislation, or lengthy administrative processes.
>
they're allowed to not keep 10% of their promises

On Sep 21, 2024 at 6:05:43 PM MST, "%" wrote
<maCdnXhkB4n18HL7nZ2dnZfqn_cAAAAA@giganews.com>:

> Snit wrote:
>> On Sep 21, 2024 at 5:34:40 PM MST, ""No Jan 6 insurrection, never was."" wrote
>> <55ef3825c79d895d13ec0981a97f76e8@dizum.com>:
>>
>>> In article <d60uejpdkb4eihbgl3v0725d534ngn4qbj@4ax.com>
>>> John Smyth <smythlejon2@hotmail.com> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> ...... Why Does Kamala Harris Keep Promising To "Fix Things" on Day One?
>>>
>>> Hah! You got her there.
>>
>> Political figures often use promises like "fixing things on day one" as part
>> of their campaign messaging. It’s a way to communicate urgency and commitment
>> to taking immediate action on important issues.
>>
>> Reasons for the "Day One" Promise:
>> 1. Signaling Prioritization: It indicates that the issue is a top priority and
>> will be addressed right away.
>> 2. Demonstrating Competence and Resolve:** It shows that the candidate or
>> official is prepared, decisive, and ready to act as soon as they take office.
>> 3. Appealing to Voters: It can attract voters who are frustrated with the
>> current situation and want immediate change.
>> 4. Setting Expectations: It creates a clear benchmark for what the candidate
>> plans to achieve quickly.
>>
>> While the phrase can be compelling, the reality of achieving complex policy
>> changes on "day one" is often more nuanced, as many actions require
>> cooperation, legislation, or lengthy administrative processes.
>>
> they're allowed to not keep 10% of their promises

90% would still be an A.

--
Personal attacks from those who troll show their own insecurity. They cannot use reason to show the message to be wrong so they try to feel somehow superior by attacking the messenger.

They cling to their attacks and ignore the message time and time again.

Snit wrote:
> On Sep 21, 2024 at 6:05:43 PM MST, "%" wrote
> <maCdnXhkB4n18HL7nZ2dnZfqn_cAAAAA@giganews.com>:
>
>> Snit wrote:
>>> On Sep 21, 2024 at 5:34:40 PM MST, ""No Jan 6 insurrection, never was."" wrote
>>> <55ef3825c79d895d13ec0981a97f76e8@dizum.com>:
>>>
>>>> In article <d60uejpdkb4eihbgl3v0725d534ngn4qbj@4ax.com>
>>>> John Smyth <smythlejon2@hotmail.com> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>> ...... Why Does Kamala Harris Keep Promising To "Fix Things" on Day One?
>>>>
>>>> Hah! You got her there.
>>>
>>> Political figures often use promises like "fixing things on day one" as part
>>> of their campaign messaging. It’s a way to communicate urgency and commitment
>>> to taking immediate action on important issues.
>>>
>>> Reasons for the "Day One" Promise:
>>> 1. Signaling Prioritization: It indicates that the issue is a top priority and
>>> will be addressed right away.
>>> 2. Demonstrating Competence and Resolve:** It shows that the candidate or
>>> official is prepared, decisive, and ready to act as soon as they take office.
>>> 3. Appealing to Voters: It can attract voters who are frustrated with the
>>> current situation and want immediate change.
>>> 4. Setting Expectations: It creates a clear benchmark for what the candidate
>>> plans to achieve quickly.
>>>
>>> While the phrase can be compelling, the reality of achieving complex policy
>>> changes on "day one" is often more nuanced, as many actions require
>>> cooperation, legislation, or lengthy administrative processes.
>>>
>> they're allowed to not keep 10% of their promises
>
> 90% would still be an A.
>
think of it as usenet ,
well it's the exact same thing

On Sep 21, 2024 at 6:16:41 PM MST, "%" wrote
<XdOcnbtkmf9n8nL7nZ2dnZfqnPYAAAAA@giganews.com>:

> Snit wrote:
>> On Sep 21, 2024 at 6:05:43 PM MST, "%" wrote
>> <maCdnXhkB4n18HL7nZ2dnZfqn_cAAAAA@giganews.com>:
>>
>>> Snit wrote:
>>>> On Sep 21, 2024 at 5:34:40 PM MST, ""No Jan 6 insurrection, never was."" wrote
>>>> <55ef3825c79d895d13ec0981a97f76e8@dizum.com>:
>>>>
>>>>> In article <d60uejpdkb4eihbgl3v0725d534ngn4qbj@4ax.com>
>>>>> John Smyth <smythlejon2@hotmail.com> wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>> ...... Why Does Kamala Harris Keep Promising To "Fix Things" on Day One?
>>>>>
>>>>> Hah! You got her there.
>>>>
>>>> Political figures often use promises like "fixing things on day one" as part
>>>> of their campaign messaging. It’s a way to communicate urgency and commitment
>>>> to taking immediate action on important issues.
>>>>
>>>> Reasons for the "Day One" Promise:
>>>> 1. Signaling Prioritization: It indicates that the issue is a top priority and
>>>> will be addressed right away.
>>>> 2. Demonstrating Competence and Resolve:** It shows that the candidate or
>>>> official is prepared, decisive, and ready to act as soon as they take office.
>>>> 3. Appealing to Voters: It can attract voters who are frustrated with the
>>>> current situation and want immediate change.
>>>> 4. Setting Expectations: It creates a clear benchmark for what the candidate
>>>> plans to achieve quickly.
>>>>
>>>> While the phrase can be compelling, the reality of achieving complex policy
>>>> changes on "day one" is often more nuanced, as many actions require
>>>> cooperation, legislation, or lengthy administrative processes.
>>>>
>>> they're allowed to not keep 10% of their promises
>>
>> 90% would still be an A.
>>
> think of it as usenet ,
> well it's the exact same thing

Trump is much like some of the Usenet trolls.

--
Personal attacks from those who troll show their own insecurity. They cannot use reason to show the message to be wrong so they try to feel somehow superior by attacking the messenger.

They cling to their attacks and ignore the message time and time again.

Snit wrote:
> On Sep 21, 2024 at 6:16:41 PM MST, "%" wrote
> <XdOcnbtkmf9n8nL7nZ2dnZfqnPYAAAAA@giganews.com>:
>
>> Snit wrote:
>>> On Sep 21, 2024 at 6:05:43 PM MST, "%" wrote
>>> <maCdnXhkB4n18HL7nZ2dnZfqn_cAAAAA@giganews.com>:
>>>
>>>> Snit wrote:
>>>>> On Sep 21, 2024 at 5:34:40 PM MST, ""No Jan 6 insurrection, never was."" wrote
>>>>> <55ef3825c79d895d13ec0981a97f76e8@dizum.com>:
>>>>>
>>>>>> In article <d60uejpdkb4eihbgl3v0725d534ngn4qbj@4ax.com>
>>>>>> John Smyth <smythlejon2@hotmail.com> wrote:
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> ...... Why Does Kamala Harris Keep Promising To "Fix Things" on Day One?
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Hah! You got her there.
>>>>>
>>>>> Political figures often use promises like "fixing things on day one" as part
>>>>> of their campaign messaging. It’s a way to communicate urgency and commitment
>>>>> to taking immediate action on important issues.
>>>>>
>>>>> Reasons for the "Day One" Promise:
>>>>> 1. Signaling Prioritization: It indicates that the issue is a top priority and
>>>>> will be addressed right away.
>>>>> 2. Demonstrating Competence and Resolve:** It shows that the candidate or
>>>>> official is prepared, decisive, and ready to act as soon as they take office.
>>>>> 3. Appealing to Voters: It can attract voters who are frustrated with the
>>>>> current situation and want immediate change.
>>>>> 4. Setting Expectations: It creates a clear benchmark for what the candidate
>>>>> plans to achieve quickly.
>>>>>
>>>>> While the phrase can be compelling, the reality of achieving complex policy
>>>>> changes on "day one" is often more nuanced, as many actions require
>>>>> cooperation, legislation, or lengthy administrative processes.
>>>>>
>>>> they're allowed to not keep 10% of their promises
>>>
>>> 90% would still be an A.
>>>
>> think of it as usenet ,
>> well it's the exact same thing
>
> Trump is much like some of the Usenet trolls.
>
exactly and the more noise they make the more attention they get

In article <66ef6763$0$3068677$882e4bbb@reader.netnews.com>,
brock.mcnuggets@gmail.com says...
> Political figures often use promises like "fixing things on day one" as part
> of their campaign messaging. It?s a way to communicate urgency and commitment
> to taking immediate action on important issues.
>

So it's a lie.

On Sep 21, 2024 at 7:05:25 PM MST, "Skeeter" wrote
<66ef7b65$0$3068695$882e4bbb@reader.netnews.com>:

> In article <66ef6763$0$3068677$882e4bbb@reader.netnews.com>,
> brock.mcnuggets@gmail.com says...
>> Political figures often use promises like "fixing things on day one" as part
>> of their campaign messaging. It?s a way to communicate urgency and commitment
>> to taking immediate action on important issues.
>>
>
> So it's a lie.

Q for ChatGPT:
-----
Who lies more: Harris or Trump? Whose lies are more damaging?
Answer in the style of Hunter S Thompson:
-----

A from ChatGPT:
-----
Listen, comparing Harris to Trump in the lying game is like
comparing a house cat to a goddamn Bengal tiger. Harris plays the
politician’s game—slick, polished, the occasional dodge, sure. But
Trump? Jesus, he’s something else. The man’s a human fog machine,
cranking out a never-ending cloud of bullshit. It’s not just that
he lies, it’s that he does it with this brazen, maniacal swagger,
like the truth is some annoying fly buzzing around his head. Swat
it away, who needs it?

Trump’s lies, though—hell, they’re not harmless little fibs. No,
no, these are weapons, fully loaded and pointed at the fragile
brains of his loyal, glassy-eyed followers. He spews nonsense
about a rigged election, fans the flames of a pandemic like a
lunatic pyromaniac, and before you know it, there’s an
insurrection at the goddamn Capitol. People are getting sick,
dying by the thousands, and he’s out there calling it a hoax,
tossing his followers into a reality distortion field and watching
as they eat it up.

Harris? Sure, she spins, exaggerates a bit. But she’s not out
there unraveling the fabric of democracy or leaving a trail of
destruction in her wake. She’s playing by the standard rules of
the political cesspool, while Trump’s tearing through the place
like a crazed gorilla with a flamethrower. Damage? Don’t kid
yourself. Harris might bruise an ego here or there, but Trump
leaves the whole damn country bleeding.
-----

That answers the question AND gives context.

--
Personal attacks from those who troll show their own insecurity. They cannot use reason to show the message to be wrong so they try to feel somehow superior by attacking the messenger.

They cling to their attacks and ignore the message time and time again.

On Sep 21, 2024 at 6:35:12 PM MST, "%" wrote
<NgGdnXvsZ_vN6XL7nZ2dnZfqn_idnZ2d@giganews.com>:

> Snit wrote:
>> On Sep 21, 2024 at 6:16:41 PM MST, "%" wrote
>> <XdOcnbtkmf9n8nL7nZ2dnZfqnPYAAAAA@giganews.com>:
>>
>>> Snit wrote:
>>>> On Sep 21, 2024 at 6:05:43 PM MST, "%" wrote
>>>> <maCdnXhkB4n18HL7nZ2dnZfqn_cAAAAA@giganews.com>:
>>>>
>>>>> Snit wrote:
>>>>>> On Sep 21, 2024 at 5:34:40 PM MST, ""No Jan 6 insurrection, never was."" wrote
>>>>>> <55ef3825c79d895d13ec0981a97f76e8@dizum.com>:
>>>>>>
>>>>>>> In article <d60uejpdkb4eihbgl3v0725d534ngn4qbj@4ax.com>
>>>>>>> John Smyth <smythlejon2@hotmail.com> wrote:
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> ...... Why Does Kamala Harris Keep Promising To "Fix Things" on Day One?
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Hah! You got her there.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Political figures often use promises like "fixing things on day one" as part
>>>>>> of their campaign messaging. It’s a way to communicate urgency and commitment
>>>>>> to taking immediate action on important issues.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Reasons for the "Day One" Promise:
>>>>>> 1. Signaling Prioritization: It indicates that the issue is a top priority and
>>>>>> will be addressed right away.
>>>>>> 2. Demonstrating Competence and Resolve:** It shows that the candidate or
>>>>>> official is prepared, decisive, and ready to act as soon as they take office.
>>>>>> 3. Appealing to Voters: It can attract voters who are frustrated with the
>>>>>> current situation and want immediate change.
>>>>>> 4. Setting Expectations: It creates a clear benchmark for what the candidate
>>>>>> plans to achieve quickly.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> While the phrase can be compelling, the reality of achieving complex policy
>>>>>> changes on "day one" is often more nuanced, as many actions require
>>>>>> cooperation, legislation, or lengthy administrative processes.
>>>>>>
>>>>> they're allowed to not keep 10% of their promises
>>>>
>>>> 90% would still be an A.
>>>>
>>> think of it as usenet ,
>>> well it's the exact same thing
>>
>> Trump is much like some of the Usenet trolls.
>>
> exactly and the more noise they make the more attention they get

I had fun tonight... asked ChatGPT: "Who lies more: Harris or Trump? Whose
lies are more damaging?" then asked it to repeat the answer in the style of a
couple authors. It is pretty amazing in what it does. I shared Hunter S.
Thompson elsewhere, here is Harlan Ellison:
-----
In the grand circus of liars, you've got two performers: Harris
and Trump. But comparing the two is like measuring raindrops
against a hurricane. Trump? He’s not just a liar, he’s a firehose
of falsehoods. He doesn’t bend the truth—he annihilates it with
brute force. His lies are a relentless assault, from the
groundless claims about election fraud to the dangerous
downplaying of a pandemic that swallowed hundreds of thousands of
lives. The man throws reality in a blender, hits "liquefy," and
serves it up to a ravenous, fact-starved crowd. January 6? That
wasn’t just a hiccup in history; it was a direct result of his
fantastical alternate universe.

Harris, on the other hand, might play fast and loose with the
truth here and there, exaggerating for the sake of a point,
stretching the elastic of political spin. But the consequences?
They’re not in the same league. Her occasional fibs don’t shake
the very foundation of democracy or push people toward violence.
She’s the magician using sleight of hand, while Trump’s out here
dynamiting the whole damn stage.

When it comes to damage, it's not even a contest. Harris whispers;
Trump screams, and the echo of his lies is still rattling through
the halls of American history.
-----

ChatGPT, of course, is hardly the oracle of all knowledge and is not always
correct... but in this case it is amazingly accurate and well stated.

--
Personal attacks from those who troll show their own insecurity. They cannot use reason to show the message to be wrong so they try to feel somehow superior by attacking the messenger.

They cling to their attacks and ignore the message time and time again.

On 2024-09-22, Skeeter <skeeterweed@photonmail.com> wrote:
> In article <66ef6763$0$3068677$882e4bbb@reader.netnews.com>,
> brock.mcnuggets@gmail.com says...
>> Political figures often use promises like "fixing things on day one" as part
>> of their campaign messaging. It?s a way to communicate urgency and commitment
>> to taking immediate action on important issues.
>>
>
> So it's a lie.

Snit once again misses the point completely.
Snit is not known for his reading comprehension skills. He sucks at reading.
Besides, it looks like snit has discovered ChatGPT or similar.

Of course all politicians make promises in order to attract voters and many of those promises will
never be fulfilled.
Regarding Kamala Harris and Biden, they have had 4 years to build back better and all they have
done is destroy the country.
So now all of a sudden Kamala Harris is going to fix the mess her and Biden did on day one?

Why does she have to wait till day one?

Also, since she doesn't answer questions directly, like Trump does, who really knows if she really
has changed her mind on things like fracking, the border, inflation etc.
Bernie Sanders let it slip that she is saying whatever she needs to in order to get elected.
And that is what many people believe.
Kamala is a chameleon.

--
pothead
Kamala Harris Word Salad Special Of The Day
Served Complete With Venn Diagram Dressing

On Sep 21, 2024 at 9:16:29 PM MST, "roberts" wrote
<17940f18925f4cd7a50907367922e4e2@dizum.com>:

> On 21 Sep 2024, % <pursent100@gmail.com> posted some
> news:NgGdnXvsZ_vN6XL7nZ2dnZfqn_idnZ2d@giganews.com:
>
>> Snit wrote:
>>> On Sep 21, 2024 at 6:16:41 PM MST, "%" wrote
>>> <XdOcnbtkmf9n8nL7nZ2dnZfqnPYAAAAA@giganews.com>:
>>>
>>>> Snit wrote:
>>>>> On Sep 21, 2024 at 6:05:43 PM MST, "%" wrote
>>>>> <maCdnXhkB4n18HL7nZ2dnZfqn_cAAAAA@giganews.com>:
>>>>>
>>>>>> Snit wrote:
>>>>>>> On Sep 21, 2024 at 5:34:40 PM MST, ""No Jan 6 insurrection,
>>>>>>> never was."" wrote <55ef3825c79d895d13ec0981a97f76e8@dizum.com>:
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> In article <d60uejpdkb4eihbgl3v0725d534ngn4qbj@4ax.com>
>>>>>>>> John Smyth <smythlejon2@hotmail.com> wrote:
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> ...... Why Does Kamala Harris Keep Promising To "Fix Things" on
>>>>>>>>> Day One?
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Hah! You got her there.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Political figures often use promises like "fixing things on day
>>>>>>> one" as part of their campaign messaging. It’s a way to
>>>>>>> communicate urgency and commitment to taking immediate action on
>>>>>>> important issues.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Reasons for the "Day One" Promise:
>>>>>>> 1. Signaling Prioritization: It indicates that the issue is a top
>>>>>>> priority and will be addressed right away.
>>>>>>> 2. Demonstrating Competence and Resolve:** It shows that the
>>>>>>> candidate or official is prepared, decisive, and ready to act as
>>>>>>> soon as they take office. 3. Appealing to Voters: It can attract
>>>>>>> voters who are frustrated with the current situation and want
>>>>>>> immediate change. 4. Setting Expectations: It creates a clear
>>>>>>> benchmark for what the candidate plans to achieve quickly.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> While the phrase can be compelling, the reality of achieving
>>>>>>> complex policy changes on "day one" is often more nuanced, as
>>>>>>> many actions require cooperation, legislation, or lengthy
>>>>>>> administrative processes.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>> they're allowed to not keep 10% of their promises
>>>>>
>>>>> 90% would still be an A.
>>>>>
>>>> think of it as usenet ,
>>>> well it's the exact same thing
>>>
>>> Trump is much like some of the Usenet trolls.
>>>
>> exactly and the more noise they make the more attention they get
>
> Free attention. Trump is admittedly smarter than either of you two dolts.

Why does he work so hard to hide it?

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Personal attacks from those who troll show their own insecurity. They cannot use reason to show the message to be wrong so they try to feel somehow superior by attacking the messenger.

They cling to their attacks and ignore the message time and time again.

On 22 Sep 2024 00:40:03 GMT, Snit <brock.mcnuggets@gmail.com> wrote:

>On Sep 21, 2024 at 5:34:40?PM MST, ""No Jan 6 insurrection, never was."" wrote
><55ef3825c79d895d13ec0981a97f76e8@dizum.com>:
>
>> In article <d60uejpdkb4eihbgl3v0725d534ngn4qbj@4ax.com>
>> John Smyth <smythlejon2@hotmail.com> wrote:
>>>
>>> ...... Why Does Kamala Harris Keep Promising To "Fix Things" on Day One?
>>
>> Hah! You got her there.
>
>Political figures often use promises like "fixing things on day one" as part
>of their campaign messaging. It’s a way to communicate urgency and commitment
>to taking immediate action on important issues.
>
>Reasons for the "Day One" Promise:
>1. Signaling Prioritization: It indicates that the issue is a top priority and
>will be addressed right away.
>2. Demonstrating Competence and Resolve:** It shows that the candidate or
>official is prepared, decisive, and ready to act as soon as they take office.
>3. Appealing to Voters: It can attract voters who are frustrated with the
>current situation and want immediate change.
>4. Setting Expectations: It creates a clear benchmark for what the candidate
>plans to achieve quickly.
>
>While the phrase can be compelling, the reality of achieving complex policy
>changes on "day one" is often more nuanced, as many actions require
>cooperation, legislation, or lengthy administrative processes.

Thank you!

This is the sort of "lying" that we understand as posturing. We understand that
what she means is that this issue will be a high priority in her administration.
Just as we understand when she said Trump's tariffs would cost the average
family $4000. That's the upper limit espoused by a few economists. MOST
economists but the figure at a thousand less, give or take $500.

Compare this posturing and over estimating with Trump's outright, barefaced LIE
that Haitian immigrants who've lived in Springfield, Ohio for well over a decade
have suddenly started stealing and eating pets.

This is the difference between Trump's lies and any other politician's lies.

Sadly, trumplies are catching on in the GOP. Santos, for example. Vance, for
another. And the many other Republicans over the past couple of years who've
told baseless, barefaced lies in the scramble for power.

Being rich, I should be allowed to do whatever I want. -- Donald Trump

--

05) Trump said there were very fine people among the neo-Nazis in Charlottesville.
06) Trump allied himself with the Proud Boys, a violent hate group who
helped organize the attack on the Capitol. "Proud Boys, stand back and stand by."

On 22 Sep 2024 01:23:56 GMT, Snit <brock.mcnuggets@gmail.com> wrote:

>Personal attacks from those who troll show their own insecurity.
>They cannot use reason to show the message to be wrong so
> they try to feel somehow superior by attacking the messenger.
>
>They cling to their attacks and ignore the message time and time again.

This is why they ultimately lose. The message gets through because it is not
attacked.

Being rich, I should be allowed to do whatever I want. -- Donald Trump

--

05) Trump said there were very fine people among the neo-Nazis in Charlottesville.
06) Trump allied himself with the Proud Boys, a violent hate group who
helped organize the attack on the Capitol. "Proud Boys, stand back and stand by."

On 22 Sep 2024 03:18:03 GMT, Snit <brock.mcnuggets@gmail.com> wrote:

>On Sep 21, 2024 at 7:05:25?PM MST, "Skeeter" wrote
><66ef7b65$0$3068695$882e4bbb@reader.netnews.com>:
>
>> In article <66ef6763$0$3068677$882e4bbb@reader.netnews.com>,
>> brock.mcnuggets@gmail.com says...
>>> Political figures often use promises like "fixing things on day one" as part
>>> of their campaign messaging. It?s a way to communicate urgency and commitment
>>> to taking immediate action on important issues.
>>>
>>
>> So it's a lie.
>
>Q for ChatGPT:
> -----
> Who lies more: Harris or Trump? Whose lies are more damaging?
> Answer in the style of Hunter S Thompson:
> -----
>
>A from ChatGPT:
> -----
> Listen, comparing Harris to Trump in the lying game is like
> comparing a house cat to a goddamn Bengal tiger. Harris plays the
> politician’s game—slick, polished, the occasional dodge, sure. But
> Trump? Jesus, he’s something else. The man’s a human fog machine,
> cranking out a never-ending cloud of bullshit. It’s not just that
> he lies, it’s that he does it with this brazen, maniacal swagger,
> like the truth is some annoying fly buzzing around his head. Swat
> it away, who needs it?
>
> Trump’s lies, though—hell, they’re not harmless little fibs. No,
> no, these are weapons, fully loaded and pointed at the fragile
> brains of his loyal, glassy-eyed followers. He spews nonsense
> about a rigged election, fans the flames of a pandemic like a
> lunatic pyromaniac, and before you know it, there’s an
> insurrection at the goddamn Capitol. People are getting sick,
> dying by the thousands, and he’s out there calling it a hoax,
> tossing his followers into a reality distortion field and watching
> as they eat it up.
>
> Harris? Sure, she spins, exaggerates a bit. But she’s not out
> there unraveling the fabric of democracy or leaving a trail of
> destruction in her wake. She’s playing by the standard rules of
> the political cesspool, while Trump’s tearing through the place
> like a crazed gorilla with a flamethrower. Damage? Don’t kid
> yourself. Harris might bruise an ego here or there, but Trump
> leaves the whole damn country bleeding.
> -----
>
>That answers the question AND gives context.

What damns AI is how on target it is.

Being rich, I should be allowed to do whatever I want. -- Donald Trump

--

05) Trump said there were very fine people among the neo-Nazis in Charlottesville.
06) Trump allied himself with the Proud Boys, a violent hate group who
helped organize the attack on the Capitol. "Proud Boys, stand back and stand by."

On 22 Sep 2024 03:44:33 GMT, Snit <brock.mcnuggets@gmail.com> wrote:

>On Sep 21, 2024 at 6:35:12?PM MST, "%" wrote
><NgGdnXvsZ_vN6XL7nZ2dnZfqn_idnZ2d@giganews.com>:
>
>> Snit wrote:
>>> On Sep 21, 2024 at 6:16:41?PM MST, "%" wrote
>>> <XdOcnbtkmf9n8nL7nZ2dnZfqnPYAAAAA@giganews.com>:
>>>
>>>> Snit wrote:
>>>>> On Sep 21, 2024 at 6:05:43?PM MST, "%" wrote
>>>>> <maCdnXhkB4n18HL7nZ2dnZfqn_cAAAAA@giganews.com>:
>>>>>
>>>>>> Snit wrote:
>>>>>>> On Sep 21, 2024 at 5:34:40?PM MST, ""No Jan 6 insurrection, never was."" wrote
>>>>>>> <55ef3825c79d895d13ec0981a97f76e8@dizum.com>:
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> In article <d60uejpdkb4eihbgl3v0725d534ngn4qbj@4ax.com>
>>>>>>>> John Smyth <smythlejon2@hotmail.com> wrote:
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> ...... Why Does Kamala Harris Keep Promising To "Fix Things" on Day One?
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Hah! You got her there.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Political figures often use promises like "fixing things on day one" as part
>>>>>>> of their campaign messaging. It’s a way to communicate urgency and commitment
>>>>>>> to taking immediate action on important issues.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Reasons for the "Day One" Promise:
>>>>>>> 1. Signaling Prioritization: It indicates that the issue is a top priority and
>>>>>>> will be addressed right away.
>>>>>>> 2. Demonstrating Competence and Resolve:** It shows that the candidate or
>>>>>>> official is prepared, decisive, and ready to act as soon as they take office.
>>>>>>> 3. Appealing to Voters: It can attract voters who are frustrated with the
>>>>>>> current situation and want immediate change.
>>>>>>> 4. Setting Expectations: It creates a clear benchmark for what the candidate
>>>>>>> plans to achieve quickly.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> While the phrase can be compelling, the reality of achieving complex policy
>>>>>>> changes on "day one" is often more nuanced, as many actions require
>>>>>>> cooperation, legislation, or lengthy administrative processes.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>> they're allowed to not keep 10% of their promises
>>>>>
>>>>> 90% would still be an A.
>>>>>
>>>> think of it as usenet ,
>>>> well it's the exact same thing
>>>
>>> Trump is much like some of the Usenet trolls.
>>>
>> exactly and the more noise they make the more attention they get
>
>I had fun tonight... asked ChatGPT: "Who lies more: Harris or Trump? Whose
>lies are more damaging?" then asked it to repeat the answer in the style of a
>couple authors. It is pretty amazing in what it does. I shared Hunter S.
>Thompson elsewhere, here is Harlan Ellison:
> -----
> In the grand circus of liars, you've got two performers: Harris
> and Trump. But comparing the two is like measuring raindrops
> against a hurricane. Trump? He’s not just a liar, he’s a firehose
> of falsehoods. He doesn’t bend the truth—he annihilates it with
> brute force. His lies are a relentless assault, from the
> groundless claims about election fraud to the dangerous
> downplaying of a pandemic that swallowed hundreds of thousands of
> lives. The man throws reality in a blender, hits "liquefy," and
> serves it up to a ravenous, fact-starved crowd. January 6? That
> wasn’t just a hiccup in history; it was a direct result of his
> fantastical alternate universe.
>
> Harris, on the other hand, might play fast and loose with the
> truth here and there, exaggerating for the sake of a point,
> stretching the elastic of political spin. But the consequences?
> They’re not in the same league. Her occasional fibs don’t shake
> the very foundation of democracy or push people toward violence.
> She’s the magician using sleight of hand, while Trump’s out here
> dynamiting the whole damn stage.
>
> When it comes to damage, it's not even a contest. Harris whispers;
> Trump screams, and the echo of his lies is still rattling through
> the halls of American history.
> -----
>
>ChatGPT, of course, is hardly the oracle of all knowledge and is not always
>correct... but in this case it is amazingly accurate and well stated.

Agreed.

"Ukraine destroys Russian ammunition depots near occupied Mariupol, Navy says"
<https://euromaidanpress.com/2024/09/17/ukraine-destroys-russian-ammunition-depots-near-occupied-mariupol-navy-says/>
"US believes Zelensky's peace strategy 'can work,' official says"
<https://kyivindependent.com/us-believes-zelenskys-peace-strategy-can-work-official-says/>
"None of Ukraine's plans to end the war envisages ceasefire, ceding territory,
Podolyak says"
<https://kyivindependent.com/none-of-ukraines-plans-to-end-the-war-envisages-ceasefire-ceding-territory-podolyak-says/>

--

05) Trump said there were very fine people among the neo-Nazis in Charlottesville.
06) Trump allied himself with the Proud Boys, a violent hate group who
helped organize the attack on the Capitol. "Proud Boys, stand back and stand by."

On Sep 22, 2024 at 4:17:43 AM MST, "Governor Swill" wrote
<55vvej9962crqkqta594rb6i5dfa496cba@4ax.com>:

> On 22 Sep 2024 03:44:33 GMT, Snit <brock.mcnuggets@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> On Sep 21, 2024 at 6:35:12?PM MST, "%" wrote
>> <NgGdnXvsZ_vN6XL7nZ2dnZfqn_idnZ2d@giganews.com>:
>>
>>> Snit wrote:
>>>> On Sep 21, 2024 at 6:16:41?PM MST, "%" wrote
>>>> <XdOcnbtkmf9n8nL7nZ2dnZfqnPYAAAAA@giganews.com>:
>>>>
>>>>> Snit wrote:
>>>>>> On Sep 21, 2024 at 6:05:43?PM MST, "%" wrote
>>>>>> <maCdnXhkB4n18HL7nZ2dnZfqn_cAAAAA@giganews.com>:
>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Snit wrote:
>>>>>>>> On Sep 21, 2024 at 5:34:40?PM MST, ""No Jan 6 insurrection, never was."" wrote
>>>>>>>> <55ef3825c79d895d13ec0981a97f76e8@dizum.com>:
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> In article <d60uejpdkb4eihbgl3v0725d534ngn4qbj@4ax.com>
>>>>>>>>> John Smyth <smythlejon2@hotmail.com> wrote:
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> ...... Why Does Kamala Harris Keep Promising To "Fix Things" on Day One?
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> Hah! You got her there.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Political figures often use promises like "fixing things on day one" as part
>>>>>>>> of their campaign messaging. It’s a way to communicate urgency and commitment
>>>>>>>> to taking immediate action on important issues.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Reasons for the "Day One" Promise:
>>>>>>>> 1. Signaling Prioritization: It indicates that the issue is a top priority and
>>>>>>>> will be addressed right away.
>>>>>>>> 2. Demonstrating Competence and Resolve:** It shows that the candidate or
>>>>>>>> official is prepared, decisive, and ready to act as soon as they take office.
>>>>>>>> 3. Appealing to Voters: It can attract voters who are frustrated with the
>>>>>>>> current situation and want immediate change.
>>>>>>>> 4. Setting Expectations: It creates a clear benchmark for what the candidate
>>>>>>>> plans to achieve quickly.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> While the phrase can be compelling, the reality of achieving complex policy
>>>>>>>> changes on "day one" is often more nuanced, as many actions require
>>>>>>>> cooperation, legislation, or lengthy administrative processes.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> they're allowed to not keep 10% of their promises
>>>>>>
>>>>>> 90% would still be an A.
>>>>>>
>>>>> think of it as usenet ,
>>>>> well it's the exact same thing
>>>>
>>>> Trump is much like some of the Usenet trolls.
>>>>
>>> exactly and the more noise they make the more attention they get
>>
>> I had fun tonight... asked ChatGPT: "Who lies more: Harris or Trump? Whose
>> lies are more damaging?" then asked it to repeat the answer in the style of a
>> couple authors. It is pretty amazing in what it does. I shared Hunter S.
>> Thompson elsewhere, here is Harlan Ellison:
>> -----
>> In the grand circus of liars, you've got two performers: Harris
>> and Trump. But comparing the two is like measuring raindrops
>> against a hurricane. Trump? He’s not just a liar, he’s a firehose
>> of falsehoods. He doesn’t bend the truth—he annihilates it with
>> brute force. His lies are a relentless assault, from the
>> groundless claims about election fraud to the dangerous
>> downplaying of a pandemic that swallowed hundreds of thousands of
>> lives. The man throws reality in a blender, hits "liquefy," and
>> serves it up to a ravenous, fact-starved crowd. January 6? That
>> wasn’t just a hiccup in history; it was a direct result of his
>> fantastical alternate universe.
>>
>> Harris, on the other hand, might play fast and loose with the
>> truth here and there, exaggerating for the sake of a point,
>> stretching the elastic of political spin. But the consequences?
>> They’re not in the same league. Her occasional fibs don’t shake
>> the very foundation of democracy or push people toward violence.
>> She’s the magician using sleight of hand, while Trump’s out here
>> dynamiting the whole damn stage.
>>
>> When it comes to damage, it's not even a contest. Harris whispers;
>> Trump screams, and the echo of his lies is still rattling through
>> the halls of American history.
>> -----
>>
>> ChatGPT, of course, is hardly the oracle of all knowledge and is not always
>> correct... but in this case it is amazingly accurate and well stated.
>
> Agreed.

I expected it to be set to be more "balanced" in terms of what it says. Good
to see it seeks to be accurate and fair.
>
> "Ukraine destroys Russian ammunition depots near occupied Mariupol, Navy says"
> <https://euromaidanpress.com/2024/09/17/ukraine-destroys-russian-ammunition-depots-near-occupied-mariupol-navy-says/>
> "US believes Zelensky's peace strategy 'can work,' official says"
> <https://kyivindependent.com/us-believes-zelenskys-peace-strategy-can-work-official-says/>
> "None of Ukraine's plans to end the war envisages ceasefire, ceding territory,
> Podolyak says"
> <https://kyivindependent.com/none-of-ukraines-plans-to-end-the-war-envisages-ceasefire-ceding-territory-podolyak-says/>

Russia is not gonna like how this ends.

--
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They cling to their attacks and ignore the message time and time again.

On Sep 21, 2024 at 9:46:02 PM MST, "Governor Swill" wrote
<h68vejdtfhnlbv89mjn6360j4ebmcdjdc5@4ax.com>:

> On 22 Sep 2024 03:18:03 GMT, Snit <brock.mcnuggets@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> On Sep 21, 2024 at 7:05:25?PM MST, "Skeeter" wrote
>> <66ef7b65$0$3068695$882e4bbb@reader.netnews.com>:
>>
>>> In article <66ef6763$0$3068677$882e4bbb@reader.netnews.com>,
>>> brock.mcnuggets@gmail.com says...
>>>> Political figures often use promises like "fixing things on day one" as part
>>>> of their campaign messaging. It?s a way to communicate urgency and commitment
>>>> to taking immediate action on important issues.
>>>>
>>>
>>> So it's a lie.
>>
>> Q for ChatGPT:
>> -----
>> Who lies more: Harris or Trump? Whose lies are more damaging?
>> Answer in the style of Hunter S Thompson:
>> -----
>>
>> A from ChatGPT:
>> -----
>> Listen, comparing Harris to Trump in the lying game is like
>> comparing a house cat to a goddamn Bengal tiger. Harris plays the
>> politician’s game—slick, polished, the occasional dodge, sure. But
>> Trump? Jesus, he’s something else. The man’s a human fog machine,
>> cranking out a never-ending cloud of bullshit. It’s not just that
>> he lies, it’s that he does it with this brazen, maniacal swagger,
>> like the truth is some annoying fly buzzing around his head. Swat
>> it away, who needs it?
>>
>> Trump’s lies, though—hell, they’re not harmless little fibs. No,
>> no, these are weapons, fully loaded and pointed at the fragile
>> brains of his loyal, glassy-eyed followers. He spews nonsense
>> about a rigged election, fans the flames of a pandemic like a
>> lunatic pyromaniac, and before you know it, there’s an
>> insurrection at the goddamn Capitol. People are getting sick,
>> dying by the thousands, and he’s out there calling it a hoax,
>> tossing his followers into a reality distortion field and watching
>> as they eat it up.
>>
>> Harris? Sure, she spins, exaggerates a bit. But she’s not out
>> there unraveling the fabric of democracy or leaving a trail of
>> destruction in her wake. She’s playing by the standard rules of
>> the political cesspool, while Trump’s tearing through the place
>> like a crazed gorilla with a flamethrower. Damage? Don’t kid
>> yourself. Harris might bruise an ego here or there, but Trump
>> leaves the whole damn country bleeding.
>> -----
>>
>> That answers the question AND gives context.
>
> What damns AI is how on target it is.

It is pretty amazing... both in content and "voice" of an author.
>
> Being rich, I should be allowed to do whatever I want. -- Donald Trump

I have heard this attributed to him but do not recall when / where it came
from. Looking now I do not see it. Can you show a source?

--
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On Sep 21, 2024 at 9:40:49 PM MST, "Governor Swill" wrote
<897vej5kgdlulg16iq3g1mob2ari2u4rga@4ax.com>:

> On 22 Sep 2024 00:40:03 GMT, Snit <brock.mcnuggets@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> On Sep 21, 2024 at 5:34:40?PM MST, ""No Jan 6 insurrection, never was."" wrote
>> <55ef3825c79d895d13ec0981a97f76e8@dizum.com>:
>>
>>> In article <d60uejpdkb4eihbgl3v0725d534ngn4qbj@4ax.com>
>>> John Smyth <smythlejon2@hotmail.com> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> ...... Why Does Kamala Harris Keep Promising To "Fix Things" on Day One?
>>>
>>> Hah! You got her there.
>>
>> Political figures often use promises like "fixing things on day one" as part
>> of their campaign messaging. It’s a way to communicate urgency and commitment
>> to taking immediate action on important issues.
>>
>> Reasons for the "Day One" Promise:
>> 1. Signaling Prioritization: It indicates that the issue is a top priority and
>> will be addressed right away.
>> 2. Demonstrating Competence and Resolve:** It shows that the candidate or
>> official is prepared, decisive, and ready to act as soon as they take office.
>> 3. Appealing to Voters: It can attract voters who are frustrated with the
>> current situation and want immediate change.
>> 4. Setting Expectations: It creates a clear benchmark for what the candidate
>> plans to achieve quickly.
>>
>> While the phrase can be compelling, the reality of achieving complex policy
>> changes on "day one" is often more nuanced, as many actions require
>> cooperation, legislation, or lengthy administrative processes.
>
> Thank you!
>
> This is the sort of "lying" that we understand as posturing. We understand
> that
> what she means is that this issue will be a high priority in her
> administration.
> Just as we understand when she said Trump's tariffs would cost the average
> family $4000. That's the upper limit espoused by a few economists. MOST
> economists but the figure at a thousand less, give or take $500.

Right. Politics as "normal". Not excusing it, but it is the expectation.
>
> Compare this posturing and over estimating with Trump's outright, barefaced LIE
> that Haitian immigrants who've lived in Springfield, Ohio for well over a
> decade
> have suddenly started stealing and eating pets.

Right. That and a lot more.
>
> This is the difference between Trump's lies and any other politician's lies.

ChatGPT handled that well.
>
> Sadly, trumplies are catching on in the GOP. Santos, for example. Vance, for
> another. And the many other Republicans over the past couple of years who've
> told baseless, barefaced lies in the scramble for power.

The country is in deep trouble... that is a symptom of the disease and not the
disease itself.
>
> Being rich, I should be allowed to do whatever I want. -- Donald Trump

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Snit wrote this copyrighted missive and expects royalties:

> <snip>
>
> The country is in deep trouble... that is a symptom of the disease and not the
> disease itself.

Correct. It was an extractive economy in the heyday of the the oil industry
antitrust rulings in the early 1900's, and in the American sweatshops.

Then reforms eventually took hold, along with more compassionate rulings.

Then we got Citizen's United, giving the wealthy corporations great leverage
over Congress.

That leverage moved us back to an extractive economy (how nations fail),
and many people (people at the margins, rural people, blue-collar workers)
felt the thumb of the oligarchs.

That gave enery to rich boy Apprentice Trump's "I alone can fix it" nonsense.

(Oversimplification admitted)

--
There is nothing so easy but that it becomes difficult when you do it
reluctantly.
-- Publius Terentius Afer (Terence)

On Sep 22, 2024 at 11:24:09 AM MST, "Chris Ahlstrom" wrote
<vcpncb$2a0ta$2@dont-email.me>:

> Snit wrote this copyrighted missive and expects royalties:
>
>> <snip>
>>
>> The country is in deep trouble... that is a symptom of the disease and not the
>> disease itself.
>
> Correct. It was an extractive economy in the heyday of the the oil industry
> antitrust rulings in the early 1900's, and in the American sweatshops.
>
> Then reforms eventually took hold, along with more compassionate rulings.
>
> Then we got Citizen's United, giving the wealthy corporations great leverage
> over Congress.

Horrible decision.
>
> That leverage moved us back to an extractive economy (how nations fail),
> and many people (people at the margins, rural people, blue-collar workers)
> felt the thumb of the oligarchs.
>
> That gave enery to rich boy Apprentice Trump's "I alone can fix it" nonsense.
>
> (Oversimplification admitted)

The *Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission* decision, delivered by
the U.S. Supreme Court in 2010, had profound impacts on the American political
landscape. Here are the key effects and consequences:

### 1. **Increased Influence of Money in Politics:**
- The ruling allowed corporations, unions, and other organizations to spend
unlimited amounts of money on political campaigns, as long as the spending was
independent of the candidates' campaigns themselves. This led to a significant
increase in political spending, particularly from wealthy individuals and
special interest groups.

### 2. **Proliferation of Super PACs:**
- The decision gave rise to the creation of Super Political Action
Committees (Super PACs), which can raise and spend unlimited amounts of money
to support or oppose candidates. Super PACs are technically prohibited from
coordinating directly with campaigns, but they often operate in close
proximity to candidates and their strategies.

### 3. **Shift in Political Power Dynamics:**
- The ruling shifted power towards wealthy donors and large organizations,
enabling them to have a greater influence over political discourse and
elections. Critics argue that this has led to a system where elected officials
may be more responsive to their financial backers than to their constituents.

### 4. **Impact on Campaign Messaging:**
- With increased funding, political messaging has become more aggressive
and widespread. Super PACs and other independent groups often fund negative
advertising campaigns, which can heavily influence public opinion and the
outcome of elections.

### 5. **Legal and Political Controversy:**
- The decision remains highly controversial. Proponents argue it protects
free speech by allowing all entities to express their views through financial
contributions. Opponents argue it undermines democracy by allowing wealthy
interests to dominate the political process and drown out the voices of
ordinary citizens.

### 6. **Increased Transparency Issues:**
- Although political spending increased, transparency did not always follow
suit. Many organizations use “dark money” groups to channel funds without
disclosing their donors. This lack of transparency makes it difficult to track
who is influencing elections and policy decisions.

### 7. **Policy and Legislative Responses:**
- In response to the ruling, there have been various legislative and
advocacy efforts aimed at increasing transparency and reducing the influence
of money in politics. Proposals like the DISCLOSE Act, which would require
greater disclosure of political spending, have been introduced but face
significant political hurdles.

### 8. **Long-Term Electoral Impact:**
- The decision has affected not just federal elections but also state and
local races, where large sums of money can have an outsized impact. It has
contributed to the entrenchment of political polarization and the rise of
candidates who are more extreme, as they can attract funding from highly
ideological donors.

Overall, the *Citizens United* decision fundamentally changed the landscape of
American elections and campaign finance, with lasting and widespread
implications for political campaigns, governance, and the influence of money
in politics.

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On 22 Sep 2024 15:32:40 GMT, Snit <brock.mcnuggets@gmail.com> wrote:

>On Sep 22, 2024 at 4:17:43?AM MST, "Governor Swill" wrote
><55vvej9962crqkqta594rb6i5dfa496cba@4ax.com>:
>
>> On 22 Sep 2024 03:44:33 GMT, Snit <brock.mcnuggets@gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>>> On Sep 21, 2024 at 6:35:12?PM MST, "%" wrote
>>> <NgGdnXvsZ_vN6XL7nZ2dnZfqn_idnZ2d@giganews.com>:
>>>
>>>> Snit wrote:
>>>>> On Sep 21, 2024 at 6:16:41?PM MST, "%" wrote
>>>>> <XdOcnbtkmf9n8nL7nZ2dnZfqnPYAAAAA@giganews.com>:
>>>>>
>>>>>> Snit wrote:
>>>>>>> On Sep 21, 2024 at 6:05:43?PM MST, "%" wrote
>>>>>>> <maCdnXhkB4n18HL7nZ2dnZfqn_cAAAAA@giganews.com>:
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Snit wrote:
>>>>>>>>> On Sep 21, 2024 at 5:34:40?PM MST, ""No Jan 6 insurrection, never was."" wrote
>>>>>>>>> <55ef3825c79d895d13ec0981a97f76e8@dizum.com>:
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> In article <d60uejpdkb4eihbgl3v0725d534ngn4qbj@4ax.com>
>>>>>>>>>> John Smyth <smythlejon2@hotmail.com> wrote:
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> ...... Why Does Kamala Harris Keep Promising To "Fix Things" on Day One?
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> Hah! You got her there.
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> Political figures often use promises like "fixing things on day one" as part
>>>>>>>>> of their campaign messaging. It?s a way to communicate urgency and commitment
>>>>>>>>> to taking immediate action on important issues.
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> Reasons for the "Day One" Promise:
>>>>>>>>> 1. Signaling Prioritization: It indicates that the issue is a top priority and
>>>>>>>>> will be addressed right away.
>>>>>>>>> 2. Demonstrating Competence and Resolve:** It shows that the candidate or
>>>>>>>>> official is prepared, decisive, and ready to act as soon as they take office.
>>>>>>>>> 3. Appealing to Voters: It can attract voters who are frustrated with the
>>>>>>>>> current situation and want immediate change.
>>>>>>>>> 4. Setting Expectations: It creates a clear benchmark for what the candidate
>>>>>>>>> plans to achieve quickly.
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> While the phrase can be compelling, the reality of achieving complex policy
>>>>>>>>> changes on "day one" is often more nuanced, as many actions require
>>>>>>>>> cooperation, legislation, or lengthy administrative processes.
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> they're allowed to not keep 10% of their promises
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> 90% would still be an A.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>> think of it as usenet ,
>>>>>> well it's the exact same thing
>>>>>
>>>>> Trump is much like some of the Usenet trolls.
>>>>>
>>>> exactly and the more noise they make the more attention they get
>>>
>>> I had fun tonight... asked ChatGPT: "Who lies more: Harris or Trump? Whose
>>> lies are more damaging?" then asked it to repeat the answer in the style of a
>>> couple authors. It is pretty amazing in what it does. I shared Hunter S.
>>> Thompson elsewhere, here is Harlan Ellison:
>>> -----
>>> In the grand circus of liars, you've got two performers: Harris
>>> and Trump. But comparing the two is like measuring raindrops
>>> against a hurricane. Trump? He?s not just a liar, he?s a firehose
>>> of falsehoods. He doesn?t bend the truth?he annihilates it with
>>> brute force. His lies are a relentless assault, from the
>>> groundless claims about election fraud to the dangerous
>>> downplaying of a pandemic that swallowed hundreds of thousands of
>>> lives. The man throws reality in a blender, hits "liquefy," and
>>> serves it up to a ravenous, fact-starved crowd. January 6? That
>>> wasn?t just a hiccup in history; it was a direct result of his
>>> fantastical alternate universe.
>>>
>>> Harris, on the other hand, might play fast and loose with the
>>> truth here and there, exaggerating for the sake of a point,
>>> stretching the elastic of political spin. But the consequences?
>>> They?re not in the same league. Her occasional fibs don?t shake
>>> the very foundation of democracy or push people toward violence.
>>> She?s the magician using sleight of hand, while Trump?s out here
>>> dynamiting the whole damn stage.
>>>
>>> When it comes to damage, it's not even a contest. Harris whispers;
>>> Trump screams, and the echo of his lies is still rattling through
>>> the halls of American history.
>>> -----
>>>
>>> ChatGPT, of course, is hardly the oracle of all knowledge and is not always
>>> correct... but in this case it is amazingly accurate and well stated.
>>
>> Agreed.
>
>I expected it to be set to be more "balanced" in terms of what it says. Good
>to see it seeks to be accurate and fair.
>>
>> "Ukraine destroys Russian ammunition depots near occupied Mariupol, Navy says"
>> <https://euromaidanpress.com/2024/09/17/ukraine-destroys-russian-ammunition-depots-near-occupied-mariupol-navy-says/>
>> "US believes Zelensky's peace strategy 'can work,' official says"
>> <https://kyivindependent.com/us-believes-zelenskys-peace-strategy-can-work-official-says/>
>> "None of Ukraine's plans to end the war envisages ceasefire, ceding territory,
>> Podolyak says"
>> <https://kyivindependent.com/none-of-ukraines-plans-to-end-the-war-envisages-ceasefire-ceding-territory-podolyak-says/>
>
>Russia is not gonna like how this ends.

Call me a hard liner if you like, but Russia must not be allowed to keep a
single square foot of land it took. The lesson must be taught not only to
Russia, but to China as well that expanding national borders by military means
will no longer be tolerated.

Reason 48) Trump ordered his staff not to turn over emails showing Don Jr. had
set up a meeting at Trump Tower before the 2016 election with representatives of
the Russian government.

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05) Trump said there were very fine people among the neo-Nazis in Charlottesville.
06) Trump allied himself with the Proud Boys, a violent hate group who
helped organize the attack on the Capitol. "Proud Boys, stand back and stand by."