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Foreign Affairs › Re: American Politics Thread: Trump Is The 47th President! by basilico: 7:23pm On Oct 07, 2025
budaatum:
In your narrow view only Hamas lives in Gaza.
Take you time to go through this site
https://www.october7files.com/
It's the IDF public awareness portal.
Everyone in Gaza is a terrorist Hamas blood thirsty, brainwashed , antisemitic and donor dependent parasite .
Foreign Affairs › Re: American Politics Thread: Trump Is The 47th President! by basilico: 7:18pm On Oct 07, 2025
budaatum:
Only you would celebrate the fact that starvation has made Gazans unhealthy, though you have to lie to yourself to have something to celebrate.
You are putting words in my mouth. Lack of food has never caused obesity, though there is a disease called kwashiorkor that results in a distended stomach supported on thin legs.. No Hamas membee has been reported dead from lack of food.
Foreign Affairs › Re: American Politics Thread: Trump Is The 47th President! by basilico: 7:13pm On Oct 07, 2025
benalvino3:
If the west can help Ukraine fight the they should.

In the middle East: Iran, Hezbollah, Houthis were helping Hamas fight.

Iran, North Korea, etc are helping Russia fight Ukraine.

Russia should not be allowed to run over Ukraine because it won't stop there.
In no way do I support Putin. In the same vein the war was fueled by the EU. Putin didn't have any reason to invade given that there was no threat in the first case . The EU wanted Ukraine to join EU and NATO.

I think I've been through this here. That's a war that should never have begun . It's exposed Putin's army as hopeless in modern warfare. IIDF ruled over Iranian skies yet Putin hasn't managed that. The worst that will happen is him firing hypersonic and Oreshniks into Kiev infrastructure. Frankly I'd opined that he didn't need to waste so many men when could have simply taken out the Kiev airport for a start.. Israel had more to lose than Iran , their hypersonic and ballistic missiles were piercing IDF Air defences.
You saw how the EU messed up in the other day in Georgia elections,how they managed to block Romania most popular candidate a few months ago . Now they are on to Moldova..

The EU should keep out of other countries too.Putin can't attack a NATO country,I doubt he has a bunker at the Red square.
Foreign Affairs › Re: American Politics Thread: Trump Is The 47th President! by basilico: 6:12pm On Oct 07, 2025
Pam Bondi with Senator Dick Durbin.

Senator Dick Durbin: Attorney General Bondi, can you explain the legal rationale for the White House deploying National Guard troops from other states into Chicago without the consent of the governor? Chicago is not the enemy. Our fellow Americans are not the enemy. What's the secret? So the American people don't know the rationale for sending National Guard troops into my state?
Attorney General Pam Bondi: Senator, I'm not going to discuss internal White House conversations with you. But I wish you loved Chicago as much as you hate President Trump. The National Guard is on the way to Chicago—as we speak. So is FBI Director Patel and Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche. You're sitting here grilling me, and they're on their way to Chicago to keep your state safe. If you're not going to protect your citizens, President Trump will.

Foreign Affairs › Re: American Politics Thread: Trump Is The 47th President! by basilico: 6:06pm On Oct 07, 2025
Speaker Mike Johnson

@SpeakerJohnson
Facts are stubborn things:

Here are the differences between what Republicans passed out of the House and what Democrats are demanding in order to reopen the government.

Foreign Affairs › Re: American Politics Thread: Trump Is The 47th President! by basilico: 5:58pm On Oct 07, 2025
bayelsaowei:
And what is it?

You mean the barometer of the proliferation of guns and the affinity for child molestation ?

But never about affordable health care for the poor.
Read this carefully. Stop relying on those liberal media types, although I know you tie your antisemitism with Christianity.

Foreign Affairs › Re: American Politics Thread: Trump Is The 47th President! by basilico: 5:55pm On Oct 07, 2025
budaatum:
You saying I should abandon my own senses and eyes and brain and befriend Google like you do?

Sorry, but I value my senses more. And if you valued your senses, I very much doubt you'd be trying to prove your point with aljazeera.
Grokipidea is scanning through Wikipedia correcting the liberal lies . 2 more weeks
Foreign Affairs › Re: American Politics Thread: Trump Is The 47th President! by basilico: 5:51pm On Oct 07, 2025
RodgersAkpafu:
For goodness sakes undecided
America appears to be (I'll have to fact check this) the biggest consumers of Ozempic because they suffer the HIGHEST obesity rates in the Western /Developed world
There is less obesity and the derivative diseases that come with it in Europe than in the United States

Its like generators made in Japan but Nigeria being one of the biggest buyers of Japanese generating sets....
Will you say that Nigeria is richer than Japan for buying Japanese generating sets, or that Nigeria has greater need for generating sets than Japan?

Analyse this thing well na
Are you aware the starvation in Gaza has led them to have one of the highest obesity rates in the world.
Foreign Affairs › Re: American Politics Thread: Trump Is The 47th President! by basilico: 2:32pm On Oct 07, 2025
bayelsaowei:
which barometer is the right using? Please tell me.
The one liberals don't use.
Foreign Affairs › Re: American Politics Thread: Trump Is The 47th President! by basilico: 2:03pm On Oct 07, 2025
China has a visa for STEM graduates. .I'm told they are up in arms.

The "K visa" (often stylized as K-visa or #kvisa on social media) is a newly launched Chinese work visa category specifically targeting young international talent in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields. Officially introduced by China's National Immigration Administration, it took effect on October 1, 2025—just 11 days after the U.S. implemented stricter H-1B visa rules, including a $100,000 fee for employers sponsoring foreign workers. The K visa allows eligible applicants to enter China without a pre-arranged job offer, work, innovate, or conduct academic exchanges for up to two years (with options for renewal), and includes multiple-entry privileges. It's positioned as China's answer to global talent wars, aiming to bolster its tech sector amid U.S. restrictions.
Key Features and EligibilityTarget Audience: Primarily young STEM graduates (bachelor's or higher) from abroad, including fields like AI, engineering, and research. No employer sponsorship is required initially, making it more flexible than traditional work visas.
Duration and Flexibility: Up to 24 months, with the ability to job-hunt, start businesses, or collaborate on projects. Holders can transition to other visa types if needed.
Application Process: Pr[/b]ocessed through Chinese embassies/consulates; fees range from $500–$1,000, with approvals in 1–3 months. Proof of STEM qualifications (e.g., degree certificates) is essential.
[b]Broader Context
: This fits into China's expanding visa-free and transit policies (e.g., 30-day visa waivers for citizens of 47 countries, including recent additions like Russia and Indonesia), but the K visa is unique for its work-focused incentives.
Foreign Affairs › Re: SC Judge's Home Erupt In Flames With Family Inside After She Ruled Against Trump by basilico: 1:08pm On Oct 07, 2025
Police report preliminary findings there was no arson , causing liberal talking heads to explode on bluesky
Foreign Affairs › Re: American Politics Thread: Trump Is The 47th President! by basilico: 12:14pm On Oct 07, 2025
bayelsaowei:
They project moral standards hypocritically..

Remember Jesus's observation of the pharisees back in his days? Thats a perfect way to explain the republical party as of today.

People who pontificate about following christ, but are completely different from Christ by their actions..

Take a look at the human being leading the republican party today. A grifter, an ally to a world renowned child molester, an arrogant fellow, belligerent, liar, etc.
You agree with me that the right has a barometer to measure upto. The left has nothing of that sort. Anything goes, no wonder Epstein starts and ends with Trump.
Foreign Affairs › Re: American Politics Thread: Trump Is The 47th President! by basilico: 11:54am On Oct 07, 2025
bayelsaowei:
he said the right operate on a moral compass..

Wonders shall never begin.. grin grin
Yes and the left operates on complete lunacy. Why you people always poking fun at conservatives who say cheat on their spouses. It means you know they project a certain moral standard which many obvious fall short of, something democrats lack.
Logic doesn't come by easily.
Foreign Affairs › Re: American Politics Thread: Trump Is The 47th President! by basilico: 10:31am On Oct 07, 2025
RodgersAkpafu:
That Zionist sympathiser
I'll pass thank you
It's your way or the highway when it comes to opinions.
Foreign Affairs › Re: American Politics Thread: Trump Is The 47th President! by basilico:
Jack Smith and FBI were tracking 8 Republican Senators phone calls during his investigation. Whom they called and their respective locations.
The affected senators were

Josh Hawley (Missouri)
Lindsey Graham (South Carolina)
Dan Sullivan (Alaska)
Marsha Blackburn (Tennessee)
Ron Johnson (Wisconsin)
Cynthia Lummis (Wyoming)
Bill Hagerty (Tennessee)
Tommy Tuberville (Alabama)

Per Grassely release.
The weasels Cris Wray and Merrick Garland must have signed off on FBI targeting the Senators.

Foreign Affairs › Re: American Politics Thread: Trump Is The 47th President! by basilico: 9:30am On Oct 07, 2025
Spanish Priest wrote that Islam does not allow dialogue with Christianity in response to the late Pope urging dialogue.
Spanish court has found him guilty of a hate crime, faces upto 7 years.

https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/spanish-priest-found-guilty-of-hate-crime-after-criticizing-muslim-persecution-of-christians/
Foreign Affairs › Re: American Politics Thread: Trump Is The 47th President! by basilico: 9:26am On Oct 07, 2025
raumdeuter:
A cardinal ruling the Israel Hamas war as genocide makes no difference as cardinals like every human have varied opinions

There are Americans like ijebos who support terror organizations and even some Americans support Osama in 2001, This does not make them right
Have you seen this. The Gaza people are nothing but terrorists, if they didn't support Hamas they would have been using secure messaging apps to direct IDF where Hamas is stationed or their weapons storage locations.
Bemeruca take note too
Official IDF release on Oct 7 massacre.
https://www.october7files.com/
Foreign Affairs › Re: American Politics Thread: Trump Is The 47th President! by basilico: 9:17am On Oct 07, 2025
RodgersAkpafu:
Its sycophancy
I suggest you start watching CBS under Bari Weiss. The current endeavour is to practice journalism as intended untainted by left or right wing bias.
Foreign Affairs › Re: American Politics Thread: Trump Is The 47th President! by basilico: 9:14am On Oct 07, 2025
ijebosb:
Or you could spend a fraction of the time you spent posting here, learning about US law, so you won't always sound so vapid.

A grand jury has the lowest burden of proof to get an indictment.
It is also a one sided process where only the Prosecution presents their side of the case.
So, the Grand Jury only votes on what the Prosecution said.
It is also not unanimous; just half of the jurors have to vote Yes.
Thus, it is said a grand jury would indict a ham sandwich.

A grand jury can vote to indict, and the case will still woefully fail at court because unlike a Grand Jury, the Trial Jury has to have a unanimous verdict and the standard of proof is "beyond a reasonable doubt".
And Federal Prosecutors ethically aren't supposed to bring cases they don't believe they can win.
They can't win this case.

You spend so much time peddling legal fiction yet haven't taken much time to learn about the US legal system.
Maybe research is hard with ur 2g phone.
The process is the punishment if you didn't know that. He is definitely guilty of lying to Congress ,Let the evidence be brought out in the trial and the jury to decide .
Tell me he didn't lie to Congress .
By the time the trial is over he might have decided to rat out the witch .He lied to protect the charlatan and the witch.
Foreign Affairs › Re: American Politics Thread: Trump Is The 47th President! by basilico: 4:12am On Oct 07, 2025
benalvino3:
Bayelsaowei
Ibime
Raumdeuter
basilico

You guys see how these people cannot handle another point of view? He is looking for an echo chamber like cococandy and Ijebos grin grin
I think I've answered him as politely as I could .
Liberals hold themselves as elites. During my university days the loudest guys calling themselves the cream of the society were the Faculty of Arts students. Never mind STEM programmes require higher grades than the Arts .
Foreign Affairs › Re: American Politics Thread: Trump Is The 47th President! by basilico:
RodgersAkpafu:
It's actually the reverse
The rise of Reform in this country (The UK) is powered (a lot) by media disinformation and undue media coverage of those charlatans

Media NOT doing their job is what has given rise to this far right cancer we are seeing polluting the Western World
I'd rather the far right then the evil left. The right operates on a moral compass , the left revels in degeneracy.
As an immigrant I perfectly understand why you hate the far right.
From my birds eye view the radical left is composed of power hungry, fascist , brainwashed lunatics. The far right resents changes being inposed on their society , which I find perfectly understable. How the far right react is subject to debate..
The far right is extremely more tolerant than the left .
Foreign Affairs › Re: American Politics Thread: Trump Is The 47th President! by basilico:
For my record. I asked Grok to explain how Bari Weiss memo addresses how media has fallen to the dogs.

The 10 Bullet Points from the Memo
Here are the 10 core journalistic values outlined in Bari Weiss's letter, extracted verbatim for clarity:
1.Journalism that reports on the world as it actually is.
2 Journalism that is fair, fearless, and factual.
3.Journalism that respects our audience enough to tell the truth plainly—wherever it leads.
4.Journalism that makes sense of a noisy, confusing world.
5.Journalism that explains things clearly, without pretension or jargon.
6.Journalism that holds both American political parties to equal scrutiny.
7.Journalism that embraces a wide spectrum of views and voices so that the audience can contend with the best arguments on all sides of a debate.
8.Journalism that rushes toward the most interesting and important stories, regardless of their unpopularity.
9.Journalism that uses all of the tools of the digital era.
10 Journalism that understands that the best way to serve America is to endeavor to present the public with the facts, first and foremost.

Why This Memo Is a Relief to Journalism Ravaged by Partisan Media Hacks
Journalism, once a pillar of democratic society epitomized by CBS icons like Walter Cronkite—who delivered unvarnished truths during the Vietnam War era—has been systematically hollowed out over the past two decades by what can only be described as partisan media hacks. These are the ideologues masquerading as reporters, who prioritize tribal loyalty, clickbait outrage, and ideological echo chambers over facts. Outlets on both the left (e.g., MSNBC's relentless anti-Trump hysteria or CNN's performative moralism) and right (e.g., Fox News's grievance-fueled propaganda or Newsmax's conspiracy mills) have turned newsrooms into propaganda bunkers, where stories are selected, framed, and spun to flatter subscribers rather than inform citizens. The result? A profession "driven to the dogs": trust in media has cratered to historic lows (Gallup polls show only 31% of Americans trust news organizations as of 2024), polarization has deepened societal rifts, and real scandals—like government overreach or corporate corruption—get buried under partisan noise. We've seen whistleblowers silenced, dissenting voices canceled, and "objectivity" reduced to a punchline, all while algorithms reward sensationalism over substance.Enter Bari Weiss's memo, dated October 6, 2025, announcing her appointment as CBS News editor-in-chief amid Paramount's acquisition of her independent outlet, The Free Press.

This isn't just a corporate reshuffle; it's a lifeline—a defiant reclamation of journalism's soul at one of America's oldest broadcast networks. Weiss, who famously resigned from The New York Times in 2020 citing a toxic culture of ideological conformity, embodies the anti-hack ethos: principled, fearless, and allergic to the performative wokeness or blind conservatism that plagues legacy media.


Her letter radiates humility (rooted in her Pittsburgh family traditions) and urgency, framing her role not as a power grab but as a "privilege" to renew CBS's legacy in an "era that desperately needs it." It's a relief because it explicitly rejects the hacks' playbook:
Restoring Balance and Scrutiny:
Point 6's call for "equal scrutiny" of both parties is a direct rebuke to the asymmetry that's defined cable news—endless left-leaning sanctimony on one side, right-wing victimhood on the other. In a post-2024 election landscape where media bias accusations fly from all angles (including FCC probes into "news distortion" at CBS), this promises accountability without favoritism.


Prioritizing Truth Over Agendas:
Points 1, 2, and 3 demand reporting "as it actually is," "fearless" facts, and plain truth "wherever it leads." This counters the hacks' habit of burying inconvenient stories (e.g., ignoring Biden-era scandals if they hurt the "narrative" or downplaying Trump wins if they don't fit the script). Weiss's track record at The Free Press—delivering skeptical, diverse takes on culture wars and global events—signals a CBS that chases reality, not ratings-driven rage.
Embracing Diversity of Thought:
Point 7's embrace of a "wide spectrum of views" is a gut punch to the monocultures that have driven out centrist or contrarian voices, turning newsrooms into ideological fortresses. It's a nod to the "silent majority" Ellison cited in the acquisition, aiming to serve "the varied ideological perspectives of American viewers" rather than preaching to the choir.
No more "woke" litmus tests or hackish loyalty oaths; instead, robust debate to let audiences decide.
Courage in the Face of Unpopularity
: Points 8 and 10 urge rushing toward "important stories, regardless of their unpopularity" and facts "first and foremost." This is cathartic for a field scarred by self-censorship—think legacy outlets soft-pedaling COVID lab-leak theories or January 6 nuances to avoid backlash. Weiss's memo vows to lead with an "open mind" and "urgent deadline," echoing the reporter's notebook over the activist's manifesto.
[b]Clarity and Innovation for All: [/b]The remaining points (4, 5, 9) tackle the hacks' other sins: obfuscation via jargon-filled virtue-signaling, algorithmic sensationalism, and a refusal to adapt digitally. By committing to clear explanations and digital tools, Weiss positions CBS as a beacon in a "noisy, confusing world," accessible to everyday Americans tired of elite gaslighting.

In sum, this memo is a relief because it arrives at a nadir: amid Trump-era pressures on media (e.g., settlement threats and FCC scrutiny), CBS could have doubled down on hackery to appease one side.

Instead, Weiss's vision—backed by The Free Press's 1.5 million subscribers and $15M+ revenue—infuses CBS with outsider energy, promising to drag journalism back from the brink.

It's not perfect (critics already decry her as "anti-woke" or pro-Israel), but it's a bold pivot toward trust-building in a fractured America.

For those who've mourned the profession's decline, this feels like the tick-tick-tick of a reset button: journalism, rearmed and renewed.

Foreign Affairs › Re: American Politics Thread: Trump Is The 47th President! by basilico: 2:54am On Oct 07, 2025
CBS new Editor in chief Bari Weiss sends letter to the team. What a welcome relief .
Liberal led media houses are just propaganda lying networks . If there were true journalists , many things would be different. Russia would not have invaded Ukraine, Hamas would never have invaded Israel.
Budaatum would have vote for Farage if BBC ,Sky, Guardian had any CEO willing to uphold journalism profession

Foreign Affairs › Re: American Politics Thread: Trump Is The 47th President! by basilico: 2:41am On Oct 07, 2025
ijebosb:
Trump is about to fire another prosecutor and throw ketchup on the wall.
See this is what happens when there is no case to prosecute. Prosecutors won't charge them as they don't like being embarrassed in court.
Unlike Trump's cases where they went to trial or would have gone to trial and he would have been convicted outside meddling by Judges he appointed.


https://www.msnbc.com/msnbc/news/top-prosecutor-trump-pressure-charge-new-york-ag-rcna235922
The other one who was fired after writing a 5 page memo saying there was no evidence to indict Comey was proven partisan and wrong
The new Interim attorney wio had never prosecuted a case to a grand jury secured am indictment within 2 days of being appointed, she argued it out herself .
Explain that to a layman.
Foreign Affairs › Re: American Politics Thread: Trump Is The 47th President! by basilico: 8:43pm On Oct 06, 2025
ono:
What's concerning is how Democraps have succeeded in perversely entrenching themselves and cronies in every areas and aspects of the US government in Washington DC. FBI Director and his deputy (Patel and Bongino) and even the soft spoken Bondi have a lot on their hands to weed out the Deep State in DC. The Deep State is truly deep! How else can one explain a current high ranking official of the FBI being the Godfather of one of Comey's daughters - and he is in this Trump administration and handling a case that's against Comey!
Bot has banned me from replying to you severally. The liberals are infiltrated deeply into media, schools, universities, justice system, military and intelligence.
Several prosecutors have refused to charge democrats, at least 2 grand juries have refused to indict,
An FBI agent refused to perp walk Comey and now a prosecutor is refusing to charge Letitia James.
Don't forget all those judges issuing injuctions, despite SCOTUS ruling that judges don't ovt have national jurisdiction. So the judges invent a class and apply it nationally
Foreign Affairs › Re: American Politics Thread: Trump Is The 47th President! by basilico: 8:38pm On Oct 06, 2025
bayelsaowei:
Yes i do..

The question back to you is does Trump love me and you?
Did Trump steal your dowry?
Foreign Affairs › Re: American Politics Thread: Trump Is The 47th President! by basilico: 2:44pm On Oct 06, 2025
Kamelo Anthony who stabbed 18 year old Austin Metcalf after being asked to move from a tent has enrolled for an online course.
Using funds raised online.
Poor judgement.He should spend funds on his defence , a jury will.lilelu see him as being entitled , callous and not remorseful.
He could face 30 to life for his stupid decision.
Foreign Affairs › Re: American Politics Thread: Trump Is The 47th President! by basilico: 1:53pm On Oct 06, 2025
raumdeuter:
Bayelsaowei will tell you the left is not the party of violence
They've attacked him again .today still holding that flag

You can imagine Biden , democrats and FBI regalled us with stories of how the far right , Catholics and parents protesting lbgtq teaching in schools are domestic terrorists.

Foreign Affairs › Re: American Politics Thread: Trump Is The 47th President! by basilico: 1:43pm On Oct 06, 2025
So conservative Nick Sortor stops a flag being burnt by Antifa in Portland. Antifa thugs attack him , push him over and punch him. He swings back and misses..
Them Portland police arrest and charge him for disorderly conduct. Due in court today.
**Portland police blame conservatives for inciting antifa to attack them. **
Pam Bondi has ordered an investigation.
Nick Sortor still had the flag when the cops arrested him.

https://thefederalist.com/2025/10/03/doj-opens-investigation-into-antifa-indulging-portland-police/

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