It was. Ironically Justice Thomas calls that out in his dissenting opinion.
That Historical Context and Common Sense would dictate that the 14th Amendment was only ever meant to apply to the children of Freed Slaves. And any other interpretation is flawed and based off modern political interests.
But 3 were guaranteed to rule against it regardless of context. And both Robert’s and Barrett have adopted children and connections to shady adoption agencies. So them ruling against was all but guaranteed.
Kavanaugh disagreed with the majority as well. His view however was the President didn’t have the authority to unilaterally revoke it. It’d take either an amendment or act of Congress. Both of which are unlikely but. I suppose a man can dream
Thomas, Alito, and Goursch all sided with Trump unreservedly
The 5 Women versus the 4 Men. Not unexpected. 3 were guaranteed to rule against it no matter what. And both Robert’s and Barrett both have adopted children and connections to overseas adoption agencies.
Which would have been indicative of what side they likely would have come down on.
5-4
Robert’s, Sotomayor, Kagan, Barrett, and Jackson ruled in favor of striking it down.
Thomas, Alito, and Gorsuch dissented
Kavanaugh had a split opinion in that he both partially agreed and disagreed.
Basically the 5 Women on the court versus the 4 Men.
Shakeups in Military Leadership and General Officers are always going to provoke a response from the current establishment Military or otherwise. Donahue represents the Military establishment and patronage networks. An establishment with current leanings towards vested Corporate interests currently aligned with the left, and political interests in protecting the status quo.
But Hegseth is taking a flamethrower to both the current Military Establishment and the Defense Industry. Changing up drastically the rules governing it. Including blatantly threatening the major contractors with revoking contracts and other undisclosed penalties. Rumored to include direct seizure of assets and facilities. If they can’t clean up their act and start meeting both reasonable production schedules and stay within approved budgets. Also they made it easier for small time companies to both qualify for Military Grants and Contracts.
Depends on how long it took the checks to the crackheads they hired to set them to clear.
There’s no such thing as an ex-spook. He’s still working for someone. Which will color what he puts out and tells podcasters. Which is then relayed to their audience. It’s narrative shaping.
And for the most part most of these people doing the podcast circuits. Have very narrow specialties. They could talk your ear off about their particular specialty. Anything else they’re guessing on. It might be an educated guess. But it’s still a guess. They just know enough of the relevant jargon to make it seem more official then your or my guess.
Well the bodycount of Cromwell and the bodycount of your average Socialist Dictator would be comparable.
I think I’ve got better odds of winning the lottery than Congress fixing anything. But who knows maybe I’ll be wrong. I doubt it. But there’s always the possibility
Apparently there were only 3 Guards on duty. 1 managed to escape while the others were taken hostage and released following negotiations this morning. Parts of the facility are still under prisoner control.
U.S and European emissions have been close to negligible for decades at this point. Most of it is coming from India and China
And saying “The French” is a bit of a misnomer. As that implies it was someone in the French National Government. It was literally the Deputy Mayor of Paris. Not even the Mayor. The Mayors glorified Secretary.
Part of the problem comes from annual guidance that does not require State Department foreign service officers with China expertise stations in the region to review proposals for effectiveness or possible success. This was done, according to the GAO, “to avoid the perception that RCOs have a role in approving or rejecting proposals, which could ultimately impede [the expert’s] working relationships with posts.”
Translation. We didn’t want to hurt the feelings of the incompetent Humanities Majors we’ve been hiring.
On the one hand. This could be considered a victory for proponents of decentralization by returning more control of elections back to the States. Which is closer to what was originally envisioned where States could and frequently did add their own arbitrary rules on top of Federal Guidelines. Which caused drama of its own historically but that’s beside the point.
On the other hand. We know that none of this was about any principles or ‘originalism’ and was strictly political calculus and making it easier for one party or the other to cheat if given the opportunity.
Not to mention a plethora of countries. Many even more dysfunctional than our clown show. Can somehow manage to get all their ballots including ‘mail-in’ where relevant. Received and counted by Election Day. So it’s a bit of a National Embarrassment and blatantly transparent.
There never really was a ‘Special Relationship’. At best it was a degree of fondness and or partiality held by some in our wealthy Elite. .
The ‘Special Relationship’ was largely a creation of convenience for 20th century political and economic interests. If there was anything that could be called a ‘special relationship’ with anyone. It likely would have either been the French or ironically given they were an Absolute Monarchy. Tsarist Russia.
If they could get away with it. There is likely a not insignificant number of construction companies and contractors here that would do the same thing here in a heartbeat. The corners some outfits cut already are already riding the line of legality and safety.
The historic track record of the Militia at least Militia as the Author is describing isn’t particularly great to put it mildly. Certainly not completely Abysmal. But certainly not formations one would come to rely on to face down a column of advancing British Grenadiers. Which is generally why Baron Von Steuben was invited into Valley Forge.
The War of 1812 reinforced that point again. The Regular Army generally sported a better track record than their Militia counterparts. Which spurred the start of formalizing and pseudo professionalizing the State Militias that would ultimately prove to be far more effective in the Mexican War and later form the core of both sides armies in the Civil War.
You can argue philosophy, economics, and centralization versus decentralization till you’re blue in the face. But philosophical treatises on the potential threat of a professional army to liberty. Doesn’t stop your enemy with the professional army from running you through with a bayonet.
We’re once again relearning why precisely our ancestors would execute and or permanently maim people in large numbers. It’s not because they enjoyed the process. It’s because it ultimately solved the problem of those who could not or would not be reformed. And prevented them from being a problem in the future.
Between the Fall of Rome to the Renaissance. Most estimates are about 1-1.5% of the European population was executed or died in prison every single year.
In fact that high attrition rate is believed by some to have created a genetic bottleneck. Self-Selecting for various pro-social and positive traits. Enabling a higher degree of social cohesion and organization. Likely also enabling the birth of the enlightenment.
It’ll be interesting to see once the smoke clears which rumors pan out in this case.
As supposing this is a general purge of Iranian aligned politicians. It would indicate regional leaders are feeling remarkably confident in their ability to openly move against Iranian interests. Which would suggest the fear of retaliation is slipping.
Though even if it’s not a general purge of Iranian-aligned politicians and is instead a general Anti-Corruption purge with a wide net. The fact they’d be willing to target Iranian-aligned Politicians at all. Would be indicative that Iran no longer commands the same influence it once did in the region.
Rumors are varied. Some say it’s a purge of the Iran-aligned members of the Iraqi Government. Others that it’s a general crackdown on corruption targeting people from all factions.
Heavy Weapons including Tanks are on the ground and more units are reportedly being deployed. Unconfirmed reports of skirmishes between Personal Security Details of Politicians and Iraqi Troops.
Lol. It can be like that in communities that are abundantly white. And moderately well off.
It’s not strictly a ‘Muh 2nd Amendment’ thing. You can see the same shit in some places in Europe still. It’s a ‘There’s no ethnic/cultural diversity’ thing. With a dash of Community Unity/Spirit that is increasingly rarer these days.
Due to both the increasing diversity and the fact increasingly fewer people put down roots anywhere or put in the effort of building a community. As people increasingly value other priorities and pursuits. Such as chasing work and promotions as one example. Which in today’s day and age. Often involves needing to be willing to relocate.
Being completely technical. There’s absolutely nothing available to the average person that if it isn’t actively detrimental to humans on its own. It’s treated with chemicals and other substances that are in its manufacture. Sunscreen is probably the least of the materials one should be concerned about.
Even homesteading or going low tech isn’t necessarily an escape. As it’s in Engine Oil used in Vehicles or generators. The stain, varnish and other stuff used in woodworking. The chemicals and equipment for metal working. Etc. So on and so forth.
Any explanation on her motivations? Was she being paid by someone? Or did she get off on the power her position gave her over other people?
I’m honestly a little impressed they got what passes for Somalias barely functioning Government to scrape together the resources to find him. Let alone arrest him.
If you actually look at the track record of Congress both houses included from the founding up until the modern day. You quickly realize them sucking isn’t a recent phenomenon or a product of modern day. Hell. They’ve caused an inordinate amount of the major problems and threats the country has faced over it’s 250 year history
So much for the memo
Start mass roundups of drug addicts and the homeless. Thefts and overall crime rates will plummet.
Significant quantities of each in any given area do nothing but breed crime and instability.