Thanks to the help of 6 house Democrats, the federal government has re-opened.

This whole time I was blaming Democrats for the shutdown, but they're only partly to blame. What's up with the RINOs in the Senate?

Rand Paul voted against re-opening it just a few days ago because he said it didn't do enough for hemp production. That miserable POS/SOB/RINO let military families starve because of f'n hemp? That's despicable. There's only 1 thing left for him to do; resign in disgrace.

It's great that the government is back on track, but is it really back on track? With these slimy aholes in office? What great thing are they gonna do next?

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Aaron Thomas wrote to All <=-

Rand Paul voted against re-opening it just a few days ago because he
said it didn't do enough for hemp production. That miserable
POS/SOB/RINO let military families starve because of f'n hemp? That's despicable. There's only 1 thing left for him to do; resign in
disgrace.

Rand has a bit of a point: The Dems snuck in something extra in the spending bill that basically puts hemp farmers out of business.

Why? I have no idea. That item should never have been in the bill.

It's great that the government is back on track, but is it really back
on track? With these slimy aholes in office? What great thing are they gonna do next?

Of course it's back on track. On the same track it's been on for decades.


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Rand has a bit of a point: The Dems snuck in something extra in the spending bill that basically puts hemp farmers out of business.

I didn't know that but I see what you mean by "a bit of a point."

But still, he's only doing half the job if he doesn't explain himself and the situation more. The public needs to know why Democrats had "reefer madness" just a couple years ago and why they now want to sabotage the growers.

Why? I have no idea. That item should never have been in the bill.

It's interesting. Usually they create a problem then offer a solution, but this time they're doing it backwards. Anthropologists should be studying it.

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Aaron Thomas wrote to Dr. What <=-

Rand has a bit of a point: The Dems snuck in something extra in the spending bill that basically puts hemp farmers out of business.

I didn't know that but I see what you mean by "a bit of a point."

Rand was correct to call out that this wasn't a "clean spending bill" because of the couple of things that the Dems put in. He was correct to call out that those things would hurt some Americans.

But he wasn't correct in that we should continue to hurt thousands of people for the sake of a few - which can be corrected later.

So only a "bit" of a point.

But still, he's only doing half the job if he doesn't explain himself
and the situation more. The public needs to know why Democrats had
"reefer madness" just a couple years ago and why they now want to
sabotage the growers.

Correct. Rand seems to be slipping. Could he be compromised now?

It's interesting. Usually they create a problem then offer a solution,
but this time they're doing it backwards. Anthropologists should be studying it.

It's more a job for psychaitrists.

But we already know why they do these things: Power.


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But he wasn't correct in that we should continue to hurt thousands of people for the sake of a few - which can be corrected later.

So only a "bit" of a point.

If I understand correctly, the hemp ban was still ultimately included, so Rand's half-assed-hero move was still for nothing.

I've noticed the RINO in him coming out more and more. He's probably the biggest faker of all the senate RINOs. I hope he doesn't run for president.

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On 12 Nov 2025, Aaron Thomas said the following...

This whole time I was blaming Democrats for the shutdown, but they're
only partly to blame. What's up with the RINOs in the Senate?

RINOs and Libertarian Rand Paul

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This whole time I was blaming Democrats for the shutdown, but they're only partly to blame. What's up with the RINOs in the Senate?

RINOs and Libertarian Rand Paul

Yes. The left is into experimentation, and they're experimenting with all kinds of things lately.

The labor unions in my state are telling their members that "The socialist Democrats are the enemy" and that they "have to support the regular Democrats."

Nice experiment. It will play out great for them as long as nobody asks any questions.

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Aaron Thomas wrote to Dr. What <=-

If I understand correctly, the hemp ban was still ultimately included,
so Rand's half-assed-hero move was still for nothing.

So probably just a virtue signal.

I've noticed the RINO in him coming out more and more. He's probably
the biggest faker of all the senate RINOs. I hope he doesn't run for president.

The blackmail machine is probably pulling out all the stops to derail Trump from tearing down their power.


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On 14 Nov 2025, Aaron Thomas said the following...

Yes. The left is into experimentation, and they're experimenting with
all kinds of things lately.

The labor unions in my state are telling their members that "The
socialist Democrats are the enemy" and that they "have to support the regular Democrats."

Nice experiment. It will play out great for them as long as nobody asks any questions.

The difference between the left and right is because the right, conservative, like to conserve things... Like tradition(s) and what not...

And relax because Comrade Mamdani was told he's not going to be able to raise taxes like he wants to... your Governor told him.

Well, she waited until he was elected... But the free Bus stuff is a no-go.

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And relax because Comrade Mamdani was told he's not going to be able to raise taxes like he wants to... your Governor told him.

Well, she waited until he was elected... But the free Bus stuff is a no-go.

I wouldn't mind if they had free buses in NYC. He's not as bad as the media's making him out to be. The media is trying to scare people, but in reality he's no worse than Eric Adams.

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On 15 Nov 2025, Aaron Thomas said the following...

I wouldn't mind if they had free buses in NYC. He's not as bad as the media's making him out to be. The media is trying to scare people, but
in reality he's no worse than Eric Adams.

You might end up with homeless sleeping and whatnot on the bus because it's free.

I think because you have to pay to get on it you won't be subject to all the extra stuff that goes with it.

SOLVE the problem, find work and good paying jobs rather than having a free for all to get votes.

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You might end up with homeless sleeping and whatnot on the bus because it's free.
I think because you have to pay to get on it you won't be subject to all the extra stuff that goes with it.

That's a good point.

SOLVE the problem, find work and good paying jobs rather than having a free for all to get votes.

In 2030 the voters in NYC can consider that as an option, but it's ultimately up to the uniparty. Maybe they'll want to "fix problems they created." (They must be familiar with that by now.)

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On 16 Nov 2025, Aaron Thomas said the following...

In 2030 the voters in NYC can consider that as an option, but it's ultimately up to the uniparty. Maybe they'll want to "fix problems they created." (They must be familiar with that by now.)

I think Gen Zs could be the worst. Its hard to get people are focused on things when there's a group that are brain dead.

The system needs a reboot.

my oldest daughter, born in 1984... Maybe GenX?? maybe not... Tough as nails... She would have been out cutting the lawn while breast feeding my grandson... My little one, Amanda is 15, and she'd panic if I didn't drive her to school.

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IB Joe wrote to Aaron Thomas <=-

You might end up with homeless sleeping and whatnot on the bus because it's free.

Didn't Starbucks FAFO on that when they allowed them to use their restrooms in the cafes?


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Aaron Thomas wrote to IB Joe <=-

In 2030 the voters in NYC can consider that as an option, but it's ultimately up to the uniparty. Maybe they'll want to "fix problems they created." (They must be familiar with that by now.)

Now why would the people who created the problems want to fix them?

The purpose of creating those problems was to gain power. To fix the problems would mean loss of power.


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In 2030 the voters in NYC can consider that as an option, but it's ultimately up to the uniparty. Maybe they'll want to "fix problems th created." (They must be familiar with that by now.)

I think Gen Zs could be the worst. Its hard to get people are focused on things when there's a group that are brain dead.

That's part of NYC's problem; young people think it's cool to live there. Also people from other countries. They think it's great because it's iconic. But all that allure is catching up with it.

my oldest daughter, born in 1984... Maybe GenX?? maybe not... Tough as nails... She would have been out cutting the lawn while breast feeding my grandson... My little one, Amanda is 15, and she'd panic if I didn't
drive her to school.

It's probably got something to do with the educational system devolving.

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