American Politics Thread V: We're Just Biden Our Time ...

[Albrenia]

Is anyone going to cover how numerous former top federal officials are slowly revealing that aliens are real?

Aliens are real what now?

[Neutraligon]

With that many in the house, maybe some in the Senate will support. I am pretty sure we already have 4 in the Senate.

wait 180 voted not to condemn the Atlanta shooting?

House votes to condemn the shooting, reaffirm House's commitment to combating hate, bigotry, and violence against the AAPI community (244-180)

Yes, but 180 voted not to condemn the shooting

[Zurkerx]

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i don't know whether to celebrate JBE now or rage at the chamber of commerce
i shall do both


29 R'S AND COUNTING

With that many in the house, maybe some in the Senate will support. I am pretty sure we already have 4 in the Senate.

Well, I feel the likes of Murkowski, Romney, Collins, and maybe Sasse, Cassidy, Toomey, Portman, and Burr. Assuming all do (which I have no clue on the latter 5), they would only need two. But it will force Republicans to go on the record that they opposed an investigation into an insurrection that attempted to undermine American Democracy if they choose that route.

[Kowani]

This is also crucial because the historic flooding in parts of Louisiana (that’s right, folks, hurricane season came early) means many people are out of work or worse.

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i don't know whether to celebrate JBE now or rage at the chamber of commerce
i shall do both

Pretty sure that commission that Congress is voting on is supposed to deal with things like investigating that.

29 R'S AND COUNTING

Motion passes (252-175)
35 R's vote yes

[Albrenia]

Props to the Rs who voted to investigate. Whoever they may be.

[Gravlen]

With that many in the house, maybe some in the Senate will support. I am pretty sure we already have 4 in the Senate.

Well, I feel the likes of Murkowski, Romney, Collins, and maybe Sasse, Cassidy, Toomey, Portman, and Burr. Assuming all do (which I have no clue on the latter 5), they would only need two. But it will force Republicans to go on the record that they opposed an investigation into an insurrection that attempted to undermine American Democracy if they choose that route.

That doesn't seem to be much of an obstacle for the GOP of today. In fact, it seems like it would be a litmus test when it comes to measuring loyalty to Trump and his lies, and something they'd do with pride.

[Immortan Khan]

Is anyone going to cover how numerous former top federal officials are slowly revealing that aliens are real?

I think part of the reason it's not getting covered is that the information the government has and is releasing is raising more questions than it is providing answers. One thing is for sure, we (including myself) owe the UFOlogists an apology in all honesty.

Agreed.

Is anyone going to cover how numerous former top federal officials are slowly revealing that aliens are real?

Aliens are real what now?

Might as well admit it. Even the government has no idea what they are or how they are even able to move and using technology that no one has.

[Zurkerx]

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i don't know whether to celebrate JBE now or rage at the chamber of commerce
i shall do both


29 R'S AND COUNTING

Motion passes (252-175)
35 R's vote yes

That's a sizable number among Republicans, and it makes it harder for McConnell to argue that it's a "partisan" thing though it will be challenging to pass in the Senate.

Well, I feel the likes of Murkowski, Romney, Collins, and maybe Sasse, Cassidy, Toomey, Portman, and Burr. Assuming all do (which I have no clue on the latter 5), they would only need two. But it will force Republicans to go on the record that they opposed an investigation into an insurrection that attempted to undermine American Democracy if they choose that route.

That doesn't seem to be much of an obstacle for the GOP of today. In fact, it seems like it would be a litmus test when it comes to measuring loyalty to Trump and his lies, and something they'd do with pride.

True. To be a Republican today, one has to be devoted to Trump and his lies. Not even Sanders, who has a devoted following, has that kind of litmus test (just on the record, people loyal to Sanders are loyal to his ideals). But this will be part of that litmus test, yes. Unfortunately, that litmus could win them seats in 2022, especially with the GOP gerrymandering and passing restrictive voting bills though I do believe their gains will be more short term- unless the Democrats are that incompetent and fuck up.

Yeah, I worry for the future of this country, and my family.

[Immortan Khan]

https://www.cnn.com/2021/05/19/politics/barack-obama-ufos/index.html
This thing in particular really stands out.

In an interview with Fox News' Maria Bartiromo in March, John Ratcliffe, who served as DNI during the Trump administration, suggested the report could be a blockbuster.
"Frankly, there are a lot more sightings than have been made public," Ratcliffe said. "We are talking about objects that have been seen by Navy or Air Force pilots, or have been picked up by satellite imagery, that frankly engage in actions that are difficult to explain, movements that are hard to replicate, that we don't have the technology for or are traveling at speeds that exceed the sound barrier without a sonic boom."

[Albrenia]

https://www.cnn.com/2021/05/19/politics/barack-obama-ufos/index.html
This thing in particular really stands out.

In an interview with Fox News' Maria Bartiromo in March, John Ratcliffe, who served as DNI during the Trump administration, suggested the report could be a blockbuster.
"Frankly, there are a lot more sightings than have been made public," Ratcliffe said. "We are talking about objects that have been seen by Navy or Air Force pilots, or have been picked up by satellite imagery, that frankly engage in actions that are difficult to explain, movements that are hard to replicate, that we don't have the technology for or are traveling at speeds that exceed the sound barrier without a sonic boom."

Sorry to be a slight party pooper, but as genuinely interesting as that is, I wouldn't jump to the conclusion of aliens immediately.

[Immortan Khan]

https://www.cnn.com/2021/05/19/politics/barack-obama-ufos/index.html
This thing in particular really stands out.

Sorry to be a slight party pooper, but as genuinely interesting as that is, I wouldn't jump to the conclusion of aliens immediately.

Given the span of time these sightings cover, I think it is safe to say it is highly unlikely to be a foreign government, especially when you consider that by then the US would have most likely obtain and developed similar capabilities. That the US government is rapidly releasing this information alongside open admissions that they have more questions than answers and the subtle implication that the government is actually somewhat scared by this shit, tilts the odds towards these entities not being from this planet.

[Galloism]

Sorry to be a slight party pooper, but as genuinely interesting as that is, I wouldn't jump to the conclusion of aliens immediately.

Given the span of time these sightings cover, I think it is safe to say it is highly unlikely to be a foreign government, especially when you consider that by then the US would have most likely obtain and developed similar capabilities. That the US government is rapidly releasing this information alongside open admissions that they have more questions than answers and the subtle implication that the government is actually somewhat scared by this shit, tilts the odds towards these entities not being from this planet.

Of all the possible explanations, aliens from another planet is probably the least likely.

It's more likely dolphins discovered flying technology and have been spying on us figuring out where to strike.

[Immortan Khan]

Given the span of time these sightings cover, I think it is safe to say it is highly unlikely to be a foreign government, especially when you consider that by then the US would have most likely obtain and developed similar capabilities. That the US government is rapidly releasing this information alongside open admissions that they have more questions than answers and the subtle implication that the government is actually somewhat scared by this shit, tilts the odds towards these entities not being from this planet.

Of all the possible explanations, aliens from another planet is probably the least likely.

It's more likely dolphins discovered flying technology and have been spying on us figuring out where to strike.

Anon, I know this is a joke but 555-Come-On-Now.

[Kowani]

Props to the Rs who voted to investigate. Whoever they may be.

List obtained!

[Great Algerstonia]

Props to the Rs who voted to investigate. Whoever they may be.

List obtained!

Ayyyy mariannette miller-meeks representing my district and voting yes

Whats up homeslice

[Kowani]

Colorado bill to end driver’s license suspensions for people with outstanding court debt passes committee (8-3)

[Lady Victory]

Sorry to be a slight party pooper, but as genuinely interesting as that is, I wouldn't jump to the conclusion of aliens immediately.

Given the span of time these sightings cover, I think it is safe to say it is highly unlikely to be a foreign government, especially when you consider that by then the US would have most likely obtain and developed similar capabilities. That the US government is rapidly releasing this information alongside open admissions that they have more questions than answers and the subtle implication that the government is actually somewhat scared by this shit, tilts the odds towards these entities not being from this planet.

I, for one, welcome our new sexy Chiss overlords.

[Galloism]

Of all the possible explanations, aliens from another planet is probably the least likely.

It's more likely dolphins discovered flying technology and have been spying on us figuring out where to strike.

Anon, I know this is a joke but 555-Come-On-Now.

I'm not actually kidding about that. It is an order of magnitude more likely that dolphins have developed an advanced underwater civilization we don't understand, have developed flying machines half filled with water that are controlled using their flippers, and are spying on us than there are aliens from another planet that have traveled across the cosmos to our little planet, discovered us, and are spying on us.

[New haven america]

Given the span of time these sightings cover, I think it is safe to say it is highly unlikely to be a foreign government, especially when you consider that by then the US would have most likely obtain and developed similar capabilities. That the US government is rapidly releasing this information alongside open admissions that they have more questions than answers and the subtle implication that the government is actually somewhat scared by this shit, tilts the odds towards these entities not being from this planet.

I, for one, welcome our new sexy Chiss overlords.

What if they end up looking like Thermians or Xenomorphs?

[Lady Victory]

I, for one, welcome our new sexy Chiss overlords.

What if they end up looking like Thermians or Xenomorphs?

Falling Skies, I guess.

[Immortan Khan]

Anon, I know this is a joke but 555-Come-On-Now.

I'm not actually kidding about that. It is an order of magnitude more likely that dolphins have developed an advanced underwater civilization we don't understand, have developed flying machines half filled with water that are controlled using their flippers, and are spying on us than there are aliens from another planet that have traveled across the cosmos to our little planet, discovered us, and are spying on us.

Anon, I know it's hard to accept that it's increasingly more likely that we are being observed by alien Jane Goodall but seriously saying it's highly unlikely given how government officials are responding to it and what they've said is really bewildering about these encounters is going into denialism.

[Immortan Khan]

Given the span of time these sightings cover, I think it is safe to say it is highly unlikely to be a foreign government, especially when you consider that by then the US would have most likely obtain and developed similar capabilities. That the US government is rapidly releasing this information alongside open admissions that they have more questions than answers and the subtle implication that the government is actually somewhat scared by this shit, tilts the odds towards these entities not being from this planet.

I, for one, welcome our new sexy Chiss overlords.

Twi'lek and Asari are hotter.

[Andsed]

https://www.cnn.com/2021/05/19/politics/barack-obama-ufos/index.html
This thing in particular really stands out.

In an interview with Fox News' Maria Bartiromo in March, John Ratcliffe, who served as DNI during the Trump administration, suggested the report could be a blockbuster.
"Frankly, there are a lot more sightings than have been made public," Ratcliffe said. "We are talking about objects that have been seen by Navy or Air Force pilots, or have been picked up by satellite imagery, that frankly engage in actions that are difficult to explain, movements that are hard to replicate, that we don't have the technology for or are traveling at speeds that exceed the sound barrier without a sonic boom."

Meh. Claims of weird shit in the sky have been made before and they have never ended up as anything but a nothing burger. Nothing about this gives me any kind of real confidence in aliens observing us.

[Albrenia]

I'm very much a believer in aliens since it seems laughably unlikely that we are the sole island of life in the universe, however, having said that, I do require more proof than a government saying 'this is kind of freaky and we don't know what it was'.

I will certainly grant that alien visitation is a possibility, but far from the confirmed only explanation, considering the fallibility of humans, glitches in technology and frankly weird shit that can go on outside of alien activity.

[Lady Victory]

I, for one, welcome our new sexy Chiss overlords.

Twi'lek and Asari are hotter.

Nonsense.

All hot blue alien chicks are equal. I'll not have this speciesist shit on my good, Christian NSG.