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Politics : Liberalism: Do You Agree We've Had Enough of It? -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?

To: Kenneth E. Phillipps who wrote (197265)	2/3/2017 9:52:19 AM
From: TideGlider	6 Recommendations Recommended By FJB Investor Clouseau locogringo rayrohn Sedohr Nod and 1 more member Respond to of 224713

The EU also voted to be invaded. They are stupid. Like liberals here their leaders have lots of money tied up in the climate scandal.

To: Kenneth E. Phillipps who wrote (197265)	2/3/2017 10:21:49 AM
From: TideGlider	4 Recommendations Recommended By FJB locogringo Sedohr Nod Vendit™ Respond to of 224713

Congress scraps Obama rules on coal mining, guns Associated Press By KEVIN FREKING and MATTHEW DALY, Associated Press15 hrs ago SHARE SHARE TWEET SHARE EMAIL New C.I.A. Deputy Director Had Leading Role in Torture of Detainees © Joe Raedle/Getty Images Mark O'Connor fills out his Federal background check paperwork as he purchases a handgun at the K&W Gunworks store on January 5, 2016 in Delray Beach, Florida. WASHINGTON (AP) — The Republican-controlled Congress on Thursday scrapped Obama-era rules on the environment and guns, counting on a new ally in the White House to help reverse years of what the GOP calls excessive regulation. The Senate gave final approval to a measure eliminating a rule to prevent coal mining debris from being dumped into nearby streams, while the House backed a separate resolution doing away with extended background checks for gun purchases by some Social Security recipients with mental disabilities. The Senate's 54-45 vote sends the repeal of the stream protection rule to President Donald Trump, who is expected to sign it. The gun measure awaits Senate action. Republicans and some Democrats say the coal-mining rule could eliminate thousands of coal-related jobs and ignores dozens of federal, state and local regulations already in place. The Interior Department, which announced the rule in December, said that it would protect 6,000 miles of streams and 52,000 acres of forests, preventing coal mining debris from being dumped into nearby waters. The vote was the first in a series of actions Republicans are expected to take in coming weeks to reverse years of what they call excessive regulation during President Barack Obama's tenure. Rules on fracking, federal contracting and other issues also are in the cross-hairs as the GOP moves to void a host of regulations finalized during Obama's last months in office. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., called the stream rule "an attack against coal miners and their families" and said it would have threatened coal jobs and caused major damage to communities in Kentucky and other coal-producing states. "The legislation we passed today will help stop this disastrous rule and bring relief to coal miners and their families," McConnell said. Democrats called the vote an attack on clean water and a clear win for big coal-mining companies and other polluters. Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., said the stream rule had nothing to do with the decline of coal, which faces stiff competition from cheap natural gas. "This rule was not in place" when coal production began declining in the past half-dozen years, Cantwell said. In the House, the issue was an Obama rule extending background checks for disabled Social Security recipients mentally incapable of managing their own affairs. The House voted 235-180 to scuttle it. Under the rule, the Social Security Administration had to provide information to the gun-buying background check system on recipients with a mental disorder so severe they cannot work and need someone to handle their benefits. The rule, also finalized in December, would have affected an estimated 75,000 beneficiaries. "There is no evidence suggesting that those receiving disability benefits from the Social Security Administration are a threat to public safety," said Rep. Bob Goodlatte, R-Va., chairman of the House Judiciary Committee. "Once an unelected bureaucrat unfairly adds these folks to the federal background check system, they are no longer able to exercise their Second Amendment right," he said. After the 2012 school massacre in Newtown, Connecticut, Obama directed the Justice Department to provide guidance to agencies regarding information they are obligated to report to the background check system. In Newtown, 20 children and six educators were shot to death when a gunman entered the Sandy Hook Elementary School on Dec. 14, 2012. The gunman had earlier killed his mother inside their home, and he used a gun and ammunition that she had purchased. His mental health problems have been extensively reported since the shooting. Democrats said Republicans were doing the bidding of the National Rifle Association, which opposed the Social Security Administration's rule. "These are not people just having a bad day," Rep. Mike Thompson, D-Calif., said. "These are not people simply suffering from depression or anxiety or agoraphobia. These are people with a severe mental illness who can't hold any kind of job or make any decisions about their affairs, so the law says very clearly they shouldn't have a firearm." The NRA said overturning the regulation will protect a broad class of vulnerable citizens from government overreach. And the American Civil Liberties Union agreed, telling lawmakers that a disability should not constitute grounds for the automatic denial of any right or privilege, including gun ownership. Republicans are employing a rarely used tool to roll back some of the rules issued in the final months of Obama's tenure. The Congressional Review Act provides a temporary window for a simple majority of both chambers to invalidate a rule. Trump would have to sign the disapproval measure for a regulation to be deemed invalid. The law also prevents the executive branch from imposing substantially similar regulations in the future. On the coal mining vote, Sen. Susan Collins of Maine was the sole Republican to oppose the repeal measure, which was supported by four Democrats: Joe Donnelly of Indiana, Heidi Heitkamp of North Dakota, Joe Manchin of West Virginia and Claire McCaskill of Missouri. All four face re-election next year in states Trump won.

To: Kenneth E. Phillipps who wrote (197265)	2/3/2017 10:45:22 AM
From: DeplorableIrredeemableRedneck	2 Recommendations Recommended By rayrohn TideGlider Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 224713

China...riiiiiight, sure Ken sure

To: Kenneth E. Phillipps who wrote (197265)	2/3/2017 10:57:28 AM
From: Jack of All Trades	8 Recommendations Recommended By FJB Investor Clouseau isopatch rayrohn Sedohr Nod and 3 more members Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 224713

If you think China is going to lead then you haven't been to China lately... Too Funny...

To: Kenneth E. Phillipps who wrote (197265)	2/3/2017 11:46:03 AM
From: DeplorableIrredeemableRedneck	3 Recommendations Recommended By Investor Clouseau rayrohn TideGlider Respond to of 224713

To: Kenneth E. Phillipps who wrote (197265)	2/3/2017 12:06:54 PM
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With the north magnetic pole shifting toward Siberia, China will need to adjust to a rapidly cooling climate. #meanwhileinchina people return to work after the holidays, causing massive jams! pic.twitter.com/4kM6eGWwUc — RT (@RT_com) February 3, 2017

To: Kenneth E. Phillipps who wrote (197265)	2/3/2017 12:17:13 PM
From: TideGlider	2 Recommendations Recommended By Investor Clouseau locogringo Respond to of 224713

The rise in gun ownership for one group in America might surprise you February 3, 2017 by Mark Meckler 0 Comments Embed from Getty Images Gun ownership is on the rise in America. There have been multiple reports about the record-breaking sales in the lead-up to the presidential election as folks worried about the possibility of Hillary Clinton in the White House stockpiled for the worst-case scenario. But when Donald Trump won, sales eased off by nearly 20 percent. Then, Black Friday rolled around, and there was yet another spike which broke the single-day record for FBI background checks. What’s most surprising is the group that is helping boost these sales. Of course, Republicans love their guns. At least 55% currently have a gun in their house for protection compared to only 32% among Democrats. Overall in America, only 35% of households have firearms. That’s way down from the 1970s when over half of households in America had guns. But things are changing and believe it or not, liberals are leading the charge. In the same way, many Americans worried that a President Hillary Clinton would be bad for gun rights, Democrats are buying up guns in anticipation of civil unrest since the election of Trump. The national spokesperson for the Liberal Gun Club, Lara Smith, said her organization has been flooded with inquiries since November and enjoyed a 10% increase in paid members, according to a BBC report. They are in all 50 states and have membership across nine chapters. “In the more conservative gun world, there is definitely a feeling that liberals hate guns,” Smith said. “If you go into gun forums and discuss your politics, you are very clearly not welcome. ‘Libtard’ is one of the nicer things they say. It can get pretty nasty very quickly.” There are other organizations, too, whose membership has spiked. Pink Pistols is a gun club for LGBT Americans. Their slogans are, “Armed gays don’t get bashed” and “Pick on someone your own caliber.” The increase in gun ownership among gays and lesbians also peaked after the Orlando terrorist attack on the Pulse gay nightclub earlier this year. Pink Pistols’ Facebook group grew from 1,500 members to over 6,500 just after the assault. This group takes a strong stance for the Constitution, as evidenced by transgender spokesperson Nicki Stallard’s plea to potential members: This is a call to L.G.B.T. people to take their own defense seriously and to question the left-leaning institutions that tell them guns are bad, and should be left to the professionals. Become a professional. You’re allowed. That’s what the Second Amendment is for. We can fight back when our lives depend on it. Gwendolyn Patton of Pink Pistols said the biggest fears most new members have when joining up is being “harassed by the gun nuts at the range.” But she assures them that for the most part, they will be “welcomed with open arms by the shooting community.” “There are people who have professed to carrying a gun now because Trump made them feel unsafe,” Patton said. “I think their fears are groundless, but I can’t make them not be afraid, so whatever they need to do to feel safer, I don’t have a problem with that as long as they do it responsibly.” And that’s the most important takeaway from the entire report. No matter what is making a person feel unsafe, we all have a responsibility to protect ourselves and our loved ones. That it’s an American right is just a bonus. That means we live in a country where we’re free (for now) to do so. But anyone interested in self-preservation and having a personal weapon nearby when seconds count, should put aside political differences, take gun ownership seriously and join the ranks of responsible, pro-gun Americans. It’s a heck of a group to belong to, and besides a few bad apples that spoil the bunch, most will be more than happy to stand in solidarity with gun enthusiasts from either side of the aisle. There can never be too many gun owners in America. Stay in touch with Mark Meckler and Patheos Red on Facebook: