monkers
Shaman
Ongoing investigations are a political strategy worthy of Sir Humphrey Appleby himself. While investigations are said to be going on, the plausible cover of not releasing the files is maintained.
Donald I, emperor of the world.
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Ongoing investigations are a political strategy worthy of Sir Humphrey Appleby himself. While investigations are said to be going on, the plausible cover of not releasing the files is maintained.
Pblakeney
Guru
It has been suggested that the cartels are just a ruse. The real target is Venezuelan oil.
Get a puppet in charge who conveniently allows US oil companies to take control.
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Alex Skolnick repurpuses the edelweiss song from sound of music
View: https://youtu.be/bdhM4laZJA8?si=5PO-ezL_MLkWKV4a
View: https://youtu.be/bdhM4laZJA8?si=5PO-ezL_MLkWKV4a
Pross
Senior Member
The printer missed the final line that was supposed to say ‘because I’m one too’.
Bazzer
Über Member
Potentially another backfire by the dictator*. His leaning on Texas to produce another 5 congressional seats has been rejected by the Texas courts, with a Trump (first term) appointed judge writing the opinion.
[Judge Brown's] ruling drew upon statements and contradictions in what Republican lawmakers said as the maps were passed.
A letter the Department of Justice wrote to encourage the redistricting, ended up being grounds the court used to block the effort.
The judges noted that when Gov. Abbott originally called lawmakers into session to draw the map, he cited a letter from justice department officials criticizing districts that had majority non-white voting populations as "racial gerrymanders." In other words, the letter implied the districts as they stood gave non-white voters an advantage and that had to be reversed.
Eventually, Texas Republicans said the map was not intended to correct for a racial tilt but for partisan gain.
That letter put lawmakers, who for years had denied their use of race when making maps, in "a difficult spot" according to University of Texas at Austin political scientist Josh Blank, because they were "ultimately saying opposite things."
Brown's ruling criticized the construction of the letter itself, which was sent by Harmeet Dhillon, head of the Justice Department's civil rights division. "It's challenging to unpack the DOJ Letter because it contains so many factual, legal, and typographical errors," Brown wrote.
https://www.npr.org/2025/11/18/nx-s1-5604412/redistricting-midterm-election-texas
Governor Abbott has appealed to the Supreme Court, who appear to love supporting Republican gerrymandering.
Although the blatant racial element might be too much, even for the likes of Roberts and Thomas.
*California's redistricting to counter the activities in Texas should be unaffected, as that was passed through a statewide vote.
[Judge Brown's] ruling drew upon statements and contradictions in what Republican lawmakers said as the maps were passed.
A letter the Department of Justice wrote to encourage the redistricting, ended up being grounds the court used to block the effort.
The judges noted that when Gov. Abbott originally called lawmakers into session to draw the map, he cited a letter from justice department officials criticizing districts that had majority non-white voting populations as "racial gerrymanders." In other words, the letter implied the districts as they stood gave non-white voters an advantage and that had to be reversed.
Eventually, Texas Republicans said the map was not intended to correct for a racial tilt but for partisan gain.
That letter put lawmakers, who for years had denied their use of race when making maps, in "a difficult spot" according to University of Texas at Austin political scientist Josh Blank, because they were "ultimately saying opposite things."
Brown's ruling criticized the construction of the letter itself, which was sent by Harmeet Dhillon, head of the Justice Department's civil rights division. "It's challenging to unpack the DOJ Letter because it contains so many factual, legal, and typographical errors," Brown wrote.
https://www.npr.org/2025/11/18/nx-s1-5604412/redistricting-midterm-election-texas
Governor Abbott has appealed to the Supreme Court, who appear to love supporting Republican gerrymandering.
Although the blatant racial element might be too much, even for the likes of Roberts and Thomas.*California's redistricting to counter the activities in Texas should be unaffected, as that was passed through a statewide vote.
AndyRM
Elder Goth
You know, when you post this pish believing it's some kind of slam dunk you look dumber than a sack of potatoes.
Pinno718
Veteran
How dare you insult potatoes.
AndyRM
Elder Goth
You're right.
I apologise for my slight against this most noble and diverse sources of sustenance.
AndyRM
Elder Goth
You know, when you post this pish believing it's some kind of slam dunk you look dumber than a sack of ******* (redacted, Ed.)
secretsqirrel
Well-Known Member
Yeah saw that in the Daily Mash
Pinno718
Veteran
Clever you. 10 Brownie points.
