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In this case that was not an option--it was show proof of vaccination or no entry---I suggested that proof of no Covid via a test should be an option

Rather than killing the animals--buy the CO2 from these guys How the largest direct air capture plant will suck CO2 out of the atmosphere WWW.THEVERGE.COM It could solve potential pitfalls with carbon removal.

When you look at the reported percentages of deaths and infections of Covid19 and compare that with the world population, those numbers are relatively small. Data from John Hopkins University found that, as of Tuesday, the COVID-19 pandemic had killed more than 4.55 million people and had infected some 229 million. June 2019 shows that the current global population is 7,577,130,400 people on earth, Our own estimate based on UN data shows the world's population surpassing 7.7 billion. So, using 229 million infections/7.7 billion population we get 2.97% of population infected. And using 4.55 million deaths/7.7 billion population we get .059% deaths (that is just a little over 1/2 of 1 %) However small, I still would rather be/get vaccinated that risk being either of those percentages.

Migrants flee to Mexico amid mass deportation effort in U.S. WWW.MSN.COM The Department of Homeland Security is investigating an incident where Border Patrol agents on horseback are seen intimidating Haitian migrants at the Texas border. Migrants camped out there are having... Haitian migrants are being released into the U.S. WWW.MSN.COM Former Acting ICE Director Ronald Vitiello reacts to report that Haitian migrants are being released into the U.S.

Actually, there should be an exception if a Covid test is negative within 24 hours of entry.

It is so obvious that the main stream media is bias The press ever-so-politely turns on Biden, as troubles mount WWW.MSN.COM Biden is finally getting criticism from the political press, at least as it pertains to the stories they actually cover.

White House Chaos as Video Shows Joe Biden Aides Stop Reporters Asking Questions WWW.MSN.COM American journalists were unable to ask the president questions after U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson called on two British reporters. We all know that the aides and Biden's staff have told him not to answer questions. They fear that he will look and sound like he is not competent.

More voters would blame Democrats than Republicans if U.S. defaults on debt, poll shows WWW.NEWSWEEK.COM The survey comes as Democrats and Republicans in Congress battle over raising the debt ceiling.

Shit---there is no need to pass any Jim Crow voter restriction laws---the unvaccinated Trump voters by dying off are giving the Democrats the voting edge.

And that is good that some Centrists are standing their ground---the last thing we need is the fate of the Country to be decided by the far left members of the Democratic Party. (or the far right)

20-year-old gas station cashier fatally shot by anti-masker: Police WWW.MSN.COM The cashier was fatally shot after telling a customer to put on a face covering Saturday, police said. In Germany-and with some of the strictest gun laws in Europe

Bill Maher, Once Canceled by the Right, Takes Aim at the Left's Cancel Culture WWW.MSN.COM When it comes to progressives' radical ideas, Maher is saying what a majority of Americans are thinking. What his critics on the left didn't understand is that many traditional liberal Democrats believe the same things. Indeed, a silent majority of Americans dislike the radical ideas being peddled by Marxist progressives (white privilege, critical race theory and radical wealth redistribution among them) but are afraid to speak up. And afraid because those same progressives who talk endlessly about inclusion use bullying tactics to stifle dissent. And cancellation to kill it. That one phrase so resonates in this forum

This was a good except for the last part highlighted--which has no part in an intelligent response such as this is.

Actually, FDR was probably the first to abuse executive power. Although this article is from 2001--it still proves your statement incorrect. The Use and Abuse of Executive Orders and Other Presidential Directives | The Heritage Foundation WWW.HERITAGE.ORG In recent years, there has been renewed interest in the proper use and possible abuse of executive orders and other presidential directives. Many citizens and lawmakers expressed concern over the content and... Unfortunately, FDR also showed a tendency to abuse his executive order authority and claim powers that were not conferred on him in the Constitution or by statute.25 President Harry Truman followed this pattern of governing by executive order. Then came William Clinton Nevertheless, Presidents since Truman were generally more careful to stay within their constitutional and statutory grants of authority in the exercise of their executive order authority--until the Administration of President Clinton.

This post is confusing because of the use of qtrumplican party--because there is no such political party. But if you are saying that "there is nothing but hate in the Republican Party--that is a lie, because not all Republicans aligned with the Party are hateful.

It is not the entire Republican Party--just a minority

We have this situation of overcrowded ICU from unvaccinated patients and hospitals in this situation Hospitals overwhelmed as unvaccinated Americans strain ICUs nationwide WWW.MSN.COM Vice President for Quality and Patient Safety Policy at the American Hospital Association, Nancy Foster, joins News NOW to discuss how hospitals across the country are coping with a surge in Covid-19... But yet we have this situation with the very health care workers within the system. Many healthcare workers still haven’t gotten COVID-19 vaccines. Here’s why. NEWS.NORTHEASTERN.EDU A U.S. study finds 27 percent of healthcare workers were unvaccinated as of early summer, posing a risk to sick and elderly patients. The low employee vaccination rate in one Kentucky nursing home “provided... Healthcare workers have been gradually coming around to COVID-19 vaccines, with one-third more people vaccinated since earlier in the year, but 27 percent of them are still unvaccinated, and 15 percent of the unvaccinated group are firmly opposed to immunizations. More healthcare employers may be pressured to mandate immunizations to stave off contagious Delta variant infections. “The fact that 27 percent of staff in healthcare facilities are currently unvaccinated poses a significant risk to vulnerable patients,

Democrats and the left cannot afford for Trump not to be in the spotlight and interfering with the Republican Party as it now insures them victory against those candidates and incumbents aligned with and supporting Trump Buckle up for more Trump, courtesy of the Democratic Party WWW.MSN.COM To excite their base, the Democrats have one option.

You can and the left can call it a GOP hate rally--but hardly 200 idiots represent all of Republicans or the Republican Party, nor do the idiots that rioted on 1/6/2021.

As soon as he acts like a President--maybe we will The buck stops with Biden - The Spectator World SPECTATORWORLD.COM Biden is unfit to be president. It was obvious when he was running that he lacks the physical stamina and mental acuity for the job It’s that simple. The buck really does stop with the President. The world has always seen Biden’s incapacity, and now the American people can see it too. How can we not blame him as the rest of the world does for the obvious un-responsible withdraw from Afghanistan. Tony Blair brands "Sleepy Joe" Biden an "imbecile" over Afghanistan withdrawal HOTAIR.COM Theresa May weighs in, too. He himself said "The buck stops with me" Biden says "buck stops with me" and defends Afghanistan withdrawal WWW.CBSNEWS.COM "After 20 years, I've learned the hard way that there was never a good time to withdraw U.S. forces," the president said.

Thankfully-he can only mandate in the USA--and some mandates will stand the test of being Constitutional. So, the rest of the world can tell him to piss off---kind of like Macron is doing because of his back stabbing tactics.

House Democrats are scared to tax billionaires – that’s a costly mistake WWW.MSN.COM This week, House Democrats released their proposed tax increases to fund Joe Biden’s $3.5tn social policy plan. The biggest surprise: they didn’t go after the huge accumulations of wealth at the top –... What’s going on? It’s not that Democrats lack the power. They’re in one of those rare trifectas when they hold the presidency and majorities, albeit small, in the House and Senate. Put simply, Democrats are reluctant to tax the record-breaking wealth of the rich and big corporations because of … the wealth of the rich and big corporations. Many Democrats rely on that wealth to bankroll their campaigns. They also dread becoming targets of well-financed ad campaigns accusing them of voting for “job-killing” taxes. Behind it will be this simple but important question: Which party represents average working people and which shills for the rich? Democrats, take note.

Why does Biden's vaccine mandate not apply to welfare recipients and others? WWW.MSN.COM Biden’s vaccine mandate is narrowly targeted toward the 80 million to 100 million American citizens who get up and go to work, while ignoring the 60 million Americans on welfare. Politics--plain and simple.

Not true. While he does not follow your political positions, just because they do not contribute to your agenda, he does post facts on occasion and is provocative in his thinking. As far as him learning anything from you and your fellow compadres, he is, as a lot of us, are entitled to reject the premise of the articles and thoughts posted by yourself and others as we do have some very viable information and thoughts of our own which differ from yours. Some of what everyone posts in this forum have merit and some posts have none. That is where the spirit of respectful debate should come in. Maybe we should all take a moderators position, like StnCld does and be respectful to others even though there is disdain and disagreement with that individual. Chastising or questioning someone being respectful as was done in some posts is in itself disrespectful and serves no purpose other than try to bully.