I only watched as far as the wall, but it seemed to me that those were not exactly true-false comparisons.
Is it secret, or can we read it?https://thehill.com/opinion/campaig...-memos-cast-doubt-on-joe-bidens-ukraine-story
09/26/19Solomon: These once-secret memos cast doubt on Joe Biden's Ukraine storyFormer Vice President Joe Biden, now a 2020 Democratic presidential contender, has locked into a specific story about the controversy in Ukraine.He insists that, in spring 2016, he strong-armed Ukraine to fire its chief prosecutor solely because Biden believed that official was corrupt and inept, not because the Ukrainian was investigating a natural gas company, Burisma Holdings, that hired Biden's son, Hunter, into a lucrative job.There’s just one problem.Hundreds of pages of never-released memos and documents — many from inside the American team helping Burisma to stave off its legal troubles — conflict with Biden’s narrative.
I only watched as far as the wall, but it seemed to me that those were not exactly true-false comparisons.
As I understand it, some wall was put up under Obama (so why did they make such a fuss about it) and presumably this was strengthened. There was bound to be some sort of barrier at the border until the era of the no-borders madness!
Also, asserting the best economy depends on what measure was used.
Calling those lies is pretty misleading, at best.
David
This is an inherently dishonest game. Chose someone who confirms your biases and then exalt them.
I think what Pelosi did was sophomoric and utterly undignified. I'm aligned with the general criticism she's receiving for her behavior. A few excerpts from the article especially resonated with me:https://thehill.com/opinion/white-house/481598-nancy-pelosi-should-resign
Nancy Pelosi should resign
BY JONATHAN TURLEY, OPINION CONTRIBUTOR — 02/05/20
Her drop the mic moment will have a lasting impact on the House. While many will celebrate her trolling of the president, she tore up something far more important than a speech. Pelosi has shredded decades of tradition, decorum and civility that the nation could use now more than ever. The House speaker is more than a political partisan, particularly when carrying out functions such as the State of the Union address. A president appears in the House as a guest of both chambers of Congress. The House speaker represents not her party or herself but the entirety of the chamber. At that moment, she must transcend her own political ambitions and loyalties.
That act was more important to Pelosi than preserving the tradition of her office. In doing so, she forfeited the right to occupy that office. If Pelosi cannot maintain the dignity and neutrality of her office at the State of the Union, she should resign as the speaker of the House of Representatives.
OK - I as I predicted (LOL!) President Trump is still in power, and the impeachment attempt failed!
Now I suggest that we have maybe one more day on this subject (to allow time for no more than a mini gloat!), and then let it drop for a bit. This will give more oxygen to Skeptiko's core subjects, such as the current podcast from Kevin Annett, which I think was far more interesting than the previous one.
David
I think what Pelosi did was sophomoric and utterly undignified. I'm aligned with the general criticism she's receiving for her behavior. A few excerpts from the article especially resonated with me:
And the close:
This is similar to much of the same criticism that is levied at Trump. Is there a double standard here, or should we hold all elected officials, including Trump, to the same benchmark?
Trump has done more to damage the dignity, decorum, tradition and civility in politics than any politician in recent history. This is an objective fact.
Your choice to link this article seems rife with irony and I'd be curious as to your response. I won't hold my breath, however.
This is similar to much of the same criticism that is levied at Trump. Is there a double standard here, or should we hold all elected officials, including Trump, to the same benchmark?
I think what Pelosi did was sophomoric and utterly undignified.