Phart
The main cause of the American Civil War was the institution of slavery, which created deep economic, social, and political divisions between the North and South, leading to clashes over states' rights, federal power, and westward expansion, ultimately culminating in secession after Abraham Lincoln's election. While factors like economic differences and states' rights were involved, they were intrinsically tied to the Southern states' desire to preserve and expand slavery, their foundational labor system and way of life.

Phart why do you always go back in history to point out that a wrong was done then to make a point about what’s happening now? Leopoldij is right,

“ involuntary displacement of Inuit people from their generational land is ILLEGAL, UNETHICAL, UNACCEPTABLE, INHUMAN.”

Are you going to state it’s not? And let’s come back to the American Confederacy, that regime, and, yes, it was a regime, promulgated the active practice of enslaving people as a right of white rich people. Whatever else they brought into the argument on why they became seditious, that alone is enough to justify the destruction of the Confederacy and the people who supported it. Don’t try to make it a noble cause that got trampled by an evil government.
Let me also remind you by quoting Google since that’s were the facts seem to come from these days )unless you got an American history class in school)
The first shot of the Civil War at Fort Sumter was fired by Confederate forces on April 12, 1861, with Lieutenant Henry S. Farley firing a signal mortar shell under the command of Captain George S. James; however, secessionist Edmund Ruffin is often credited with firing the first shot that struck the fort, while Union Captain Abner Doubleday fired the first U.S. Army return shot later that morning.
One more thing, @Phart. You may have Native American ancestry. Yes, the conquering of these fine, proud and rightful original owners of these lands was terrible, but, that was then. And, from where I stand, you are not oppressed nor dispossessed. A modern Englishman, or any other European person is not to blame for that. You want to feel proud of your heritage? That’s good, or, obviously, in your case, feel ashamed to put that adjective in front of your Americanism. Others, like me, are not.

Guys, Quint, Leopoldij, it’s hopeless

Quint, don’t bring up inconsistencies in Phart’s arguments. That confuses the poor guy.

I prefer a dry Pinot Noir

Didn't the government have to bail out the auto manufacturers?

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Take me Hard & Fast Against The Wall (feat. Fanny Chmelar)

You are probably not a beer drinker (I prefer wine) but, FYI, Bud Light draft is the most popular beer in almost all restaurants and bars.

He’s going to need Google.

Using your reasoning, Phart, then it would be alright for Canada to annex Illinois, Wisconsin, and Michigan to get car manufacturers into their control. Is that correct?

One person or a couple does not make it a pattern.

Greenlanders say they are not for sale as Denmark and Greenland meet with Vice President JD Vance on January 14 in a high-stakes meeting.

Did I say that?

Go oink yourself, Chihuahua.

You ain’t got any balls, Chihuahua.

Leo, what would be gained? This process can be lengthy, taking years to resolve, as with the case involving former Attorney General Eric Holder. This sounds as a way to spread the blame so the Clown can say, “I’m not the only one.”

Phart, obviously you have no idea what a nurse has to do to maintain a healthy, safe, environment for the patient and medical staff.
You don’t approve that these nurses should be paid more. Do you think that these employers should fire them all and start all over with new nurses?

Ananas, Americans are not forced to think stupid ideas. They willingly think stupid ideas. This country, arguably the most powerful, richest and most diverse, is also one with high levels of poor education.
The US faces significant challenges, ranking lower in international assessments (like 36th in literacy) due to large numbers of adults with low literacy skills (below 6th grade level) and lower educational attainment compared to top-ranking developed nations like Canada, Japan, and Ireland. (This last paragraph is not from me, but, the studies made by worldwide observations by researchers)
Another problem is the extreme hatred generated by a government bent on providing our Capitalist system fodder for its enrichment.

You are stereotyping on the shoes. That alone is enough to label you racist. The second part? Well:

The forced birth control program in Greenland in the late 20th century, which primarily involved the insertion of intrauterine devices (IUDs), was not intended to be a permanent, one-time sterilization procedure in itself, but it had permanent consequences for many women who suffered infections and damage that led to permanent infertility.
The program, known as the "spiral case" (spiral being the Danish word for IUD), was a campaign by Danish health authorities to reduce the birth rate among the Indigenous Inuit population. The IUDs were a form of long-acting reversible contraception, meaning they could be removed, but the way they were implemented caused lasting harm.

Yes, Phart, harm was done although it wasn’t intentional or permanent like sterilization in the United States.

How noble, Phart. 5
Where Is English the Official Language?
English is an official language in approximately 58 to 67 sovereign countries, but it's also widely spoken as a second language or lingua franca in many more, with figures ranging from 88 countries/territories where it's significant to over 70 where it's official or native, making it the most geographically widespread language globally. The exact number depends on the criteria, including native speakers (US, UK, etc.), official status (India, Nigeria, Singapore, etc.), or widespread use (Germany, Netherlands).
According to you and this President the Irish should be sent back. The Italians should be sent back. Heck, even the English should be sent back as they bring Old England to our shores.
And what about Spanish?

What Types of Spanish Are Spoken in the U.S.? Language Translation
Spanish is highly prominent in the U.S., being the second most spoken language after English, with over 40 million native speakers and a total of around 57-59 million speakers (including bilinguals). The U.S. has the world's second-largest Spanish-speaking population, after Mexico, and its influence is growing, especially in states like California, Texas, and Florida, and major cities such as Los Angeles, Houston, and Miami.

Also, why do you always bring up the reconstruction period in the South after the American Civil War? Don’t you think 161 yrs is long enough to declare it immaterial? Don’t you think that all those Southerners that migrated to the Big Apple or California did the same that your “Carpetbagger hordes” did then?
Please explain why the Southeastern region of the US is traditionally the poorest, least educated section of this country. Could it be the reason you are so frustrated?

It’s a shame. I was going to post that this country, my country, used to welcome all people. Then, I remembered, that that is a fallacy. My country has always made it hard for all immigrants that are not WASPS. We like to pretend that’s not so but, it is.

I'm pretty sure the big hospitality chains like Marriott and others do change the linen after every checkout, but, the smaller ones are questionable. When on a driving vacation where not sure the nightly accomodations will be like, we carry sleeping bags to use on top of the bed and use a fresh towel to cover the pillows

Not by you. We all know you don't have balls, let alone a dick. Worst mistake of my life is to go on a date with you. My car reeked with your body odor for months.

And you are a true bitch, Chihuahua.

No, the practice stopped in 1971. It was made public just recently. BTW, an IUD does not permanently stop a woman from getting pregnant if it's removed. The practice did cause psychological damage and, for that alone, it was barbaric. Our practice of giving unsuspecting women a hysterectomy took all ability for a woman to conceive a child. Either practice is an affront to womanhood and human decency.
However, don't come now and try to use it as a reason why the United States should invade another country's territory. What the Clown is proposing is a crime to the world order and by just discussing it should be treated as a declaration of war. He is despicable. Anyone that agrees with him is too.

Yeah, Chihuahua, dumb it down.

Not that it matters, Chihuahua, but you and Skittles, both, saw my driver's license AND,


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God, idiots.

I agree that it was despicable but, did you know about what WE DID, Phart?


Historical Context (Early to Mid-20th Century)
State-Sanctioned Eugenics: From 1907 to the 1970s, 33 states had eugenics laws that authorized the forced sterilization of individuals deemed "unfit" or "feebleminded". Over 60,000 people were forcibly sterilized under these laws.
Targeting Minorities: Racial minorities were disproportionately affected. In North Carolina, Black women were the most targeted group for forced sterilization between 1937 and 1966. In the 1960s and 70s, Mexican-American women in Los Angeles were coerced into tubal ligations, sometimes without their knowledge or under duress while in labor.
Indian Health Service: A 1976 study by the U.S. General Accounting Office found that between 1973 and 1976, the Indian Health Service (IHS) sterilized 3,406 American Indian women without their proper consent.
Fannie Lou Hamer: The civil rights activist Fannie Lou Hamer was given a hysterectomy without her consent in 1961 while undergoing surgery for a uterine tumor. This common practice of unwanted hysterectomies on Black women in her community was referred to as the "Mississippi appendectomy".

I'm not forgetting. If he's part of this **** group then he should face consequences too. But you forget, he's not the President.

Broccoli and cheese? Yummy.

My Dad was a redneck and he was proud to wear that, but, it was when it meant hardworking everyday men who worked tough jobs. Now it’s a derogatory term. I believe Leo has it right. You are a redneck in every sense of today’s meaning. Meanings change. If you don’t understand that then explain the meaning of GAY.

No, dumbass. Not first or second. E Q U A L…..

Yeah, but, what do you really think of your fellow Americans?

Stop calling them illegals. “the vast majority of Somalis in Minnesota are U.S. citizens, with estimates suggesting around 95% are citizens, including many who are U.S.-born and others who are naturalized,”
And, No, the Somali community in Minnesota as a whole are not terrorists, but law enforcement investigations have found that a small number of individuals have been involved in terrorism-related activities and fraud cases.
As usual with you, Phart, again, you bring half-truths and innuendo into an argument that only you and your MAGA group members are spouting just to get people to forget the Clown’s involvement with **** girls

Buying requires that there’s something to sell.

And everyone else second?

I agree

I remember two gas stations on the corner of NW 14 st and 27 ave in 1968. They were always having a price war, I was 16. Just started driving and I remember paying 0.09 cents per gallon of gas. I would drive miles to get that gas. Both gas stations are gone now. I pay $2.39 at BJ’s if I use their VISA card (normal is $2.49/gal).

Not necessarily but probably true.

Being charged AND convicted is not the same as being guilty of a crime.

Donald Trump has not been criminally charged or convicted of accepting a bribe in a court of law. However, the concept of "bribery" has been central to several political and legal discussions, including impeachment inquiries and ethics reports.
Key points regarding the allegations and related legal situations include:
Impeachment Inquiries: During his first impeachment, the House Judiciary Committee's report concluded that Trump "committed the crime of bribery" in his dealings with Ukraine. The allegation was that he withheld military aid and a White House meeting in exchange for Ukraine announcing investigations into his political opponent, Joe Biden. The House impeached him, but he was acquitted by the Senate.
Emoluments Clause and Business Dealings: Ethics experts and watchdog groups like Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW) have frequently argued that Trump's continued ownership of a global business empire while in office created unprecedented conflicts of interest, potentially violating the Constitution's Emoluments Clauses. They contend that payments and gifts from foreign governments to his hotels and businesses essentially served as potential avenues for influence, which some critics have labeled as a form of bribery.
Specific Allegations:
Egyptian Funds: News reports and congressional investigations launched in late 2024 have revealed a previously secret federal probe into whether Trump illegally accepted a $10 million campaign contribution from the President of Egypt in 2016, which could be considered bribery. The investigation was reportedly shut down by political appointees within Trump's Department of Justice in 2019.
Qatar Plane: In 2025, Senate Democrats raised concerns and introduced legislation regarding a potential "$400 million luxury jet" from Qatar, which they described as a "bribe" that presents national security risks.
Tom Homan Allegation: Recent reports indicate a former Trump "Border Czar" nominee, Tom Homan, was the subject of a federal bribery sting operation where he accepted $50,000 in cash from undercover agents. The investigation was also eventually closed by the Justice Department.
Pardons-for-Bribes: In late 2020, the Justice Department investigated a potential "secret lobbying scheme" involving the possibility of using bribes to secure a presidential pardon, but no government official was charged in that specific inquiry.
Trump Organization Tax Cases: Separately from political bribery allegations, a 2020 ProPublica report, based on assessor statements, suggested that Trump's company had previously paid bribes to tax assessors to reduce property taxes, a practice for which the relevant statutes of limitations had already expired, meaning no one faced prosecution for those specific historical acts.
In summary, while Trump has faced numerous accusations and has been a subject of investigations regarding actions characterized by critics and some legal experts as "bribery," he has not been convicted of such a crime.

Dream on. You don’t have balls. You are a bitch Chihuahua.

So you are saying that the entire Somali/AMERICAN population of Minnesota is a corrupt terrorist group? Well, I guess I should have expected that from you.
Throughout American history, various ethnic groups—including Irish Catholics, Chinese, Japanese, Mexicans, African Americans, Native Americans, Italians, Jews, and Muslims—were legally or socially deemed "unlawful" or undesirable, facing discriminatory laws, exclusion acts (like the Chinese Exclusion Act), land ownership restrictions, internment (Japanese Americans), anti-miscegenation laws, and racial profiling, often under the guise of national security or cultural threat, forcing them into ghettos or denying rights.

With that reasoning then we should give Alabama, Luisiana, and Kentucky back to the French.

Phart the GDP of a country has nothing to do with whether it should be invaded and enslaved by another country. You do know that if China wanted to overrun the US they could? It would be costly and counterproductive, but, they could. How would you feel about that?

Leo, you will have more luck getting understanding from a head of cabbage than Mr Phart.

If you “aint every other countries baby sitter” then why you support a president that invaded a foreign country and is threatening to steal it’s resources ?

Phart I’ve never met you either, but, I’m not a stranger in this land, so I can opine about your existence. You are a typical MAGA person, uninformed, ignorant of history and geo-politics. A true redneck as modern times defines the term. You care little for the oppressed. Your only worry is “What’s in it for me.”. We know international justice is no concern of yours. You think you live in a vacuum where only the US exists. Well, you are wrong in many levels, but, the worst is that you have no humanity, no compassion, no foresight to realize that YOU are next.
Whatever happens in the next 355 days one thing is for sure, MAGA/Trump time will end on January 1, 2027. That’s when we’ll bring back the real American dream.

How two-faced of you, Chihuahua.