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Freely admit to not being in the loop on Illinois politics, so no, I have not seen different. However, if losing a seat due to declining population (why is that, but that's another thread), and the legislature is overwhelmingly Democrat, then the state GOP party might be more inclined to horsetrade about how to redraw the districts and who the most likely representative losing his/her seat will be. Right now, the congressman under discussion has raised a pretty high profile within the state. A lot may want to get rid of him for those actions. At least two counties with a not insignificant portion of his voting totals voted overwhelmingly of their disapproval of his actions. A lot may not including the Democrats if he can be used to further damage the Republicans. I have no way of knowing, but wouldn't be surprised.
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Award for best looking F1 car this year goes to (envelope please): Aston-Martin - love a British racing green car Runner-up (tie) Alpine Mercedes (very Darth Vader-ish as they stick with the fighting racism 'cuz it's black despite still being a "Silver Arrow, but whatever...) Worst is rebadged Hass which I refuse to post a pic. Also might not last as they are really trying to skirt the "no Russian flag due to sports cheating" rule in place, but the billionaire Russian sponsor wants what he wants... as an aside, I believe Kaepernik is still not been offered a spot on an F1 team or an NFL one...
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"Very fine people" these Americans of Indian ancestory: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pXpvajPupS8
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I have to admit I have been impressed by the Presidential press conferences and frank exchange of questions and answers between President Biden and the members of the press since taking office.
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Top Gun 2 trailer done in Lego
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Don't know him personally or professionally as I'm not in his district, hope he's an ok guy in person and will accept those testimonials about the many things he's done for service folk. Appreciate that. However, his constituents, the ones he's elected to represent seem to disagree with his stance rather strongly to include at least one county, I believe two but stand to be corrected, GOP committee censuring him for his vote to impeach Trump. The one county I am aware of is LaSalle County which is part of his district. Other county so censuring Iroquois which is also within this district. His choice to roll the dice to see if they either forget by next election or whether his district gets dissolved by the Illinois legislature as is likely if the state loses a congressional seat due to redistricting. I do take issue with his vote to strip the bat-sh1t crazy Georgia congresswoman of all her committee assignments. He helped deny her constituents their effective representation that they knowingly elected her to. As always in politics, IMO, it's a case of follow the money. His just started anti-Trump PAC combined with his many appearances on liberal media looks like a way to set up a comfy post-congressional lifestyle, either via K Street and/or TV gigs. Don't blame him a bit but it just strikes me as the B-model Scarborough. edited to add the specific counties which is in the district being discussed.
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Simply pointing out that executive branch members, including military officers, serve "at the pleasure of the President." He/she can hire/fire anyone he/she wants anytime he/she wants. It's not unprecedented, a threat to the republic, or a fraying of the national fabric. Unless Trump does it, of course. Then each and every one is nefarious.
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Gerald Walpin agrees with you. The fact of why he was removed is important.
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Wow, a political appointee fired by a politician. Shocked, I tell you. Shocked. v/r, Gerald Walpin
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Enjoyed today's F1 powerboat race.
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Didn't even phrase it in the form of a question? C'mon, man!
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Recounts likely, so it ain't over. If Biden wins, it's vindication. If Trump wins, it's shenanigans. Have i got that about right? Oh, and fcuk Pierre Delecto...epitomy of the GOP and why Trump arose.
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So who's on the schedule for the cash flights to Tehran?
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I, too, picked Trump to take 300+ electoral college votes, so I, too, was wrong. Pity that... Still some drama to play out and the witch isn't dead yet, so we'll see how it goes. GOP retains the Senate, adds a fair number in the House. Enough to probably cause Pelosi to not be elected Speaker of the House next term since her party wants someone other than thousand year olds running things. But, and this a biggie for me, the best thing of this year's election cycle has been that it wasn't Hillary running for re-election. And with that, I'm reasonably content. v/r, another hilfuck Texan
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Obama isn't (directly) on the ballot...
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So I put this here vs starting another thread that likely wouldn't be that long. Sean Connery died today, aged 90. The best James Bond ever. So suck it, Trebek!
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Can I get that 1/2 decaf, please?
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Well, it would be Trump's considerable bulk as a target vs. shaky Joe's cognitive ability - "No, Joe, you don't lick it, you point it..." As an amusing real-world aside, Biden introduced Harris' husband as her "wife."
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Rather depends on who he shot and why.
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And then there were 9...
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My vague distaste for Hamilton is probably more for Mercedes absolute dominance for the past several years. Can't blame 'em, beat the competition then keep 'em down is a good strategy. But makes for unexciting racing. But Hamilton's story is exactly what I want in a driver, one who advances on ability, not a big sponsor/daddy's checking account. So, I can't have it both ways. Good on him for earning his Mercedes seat and using it ruthlessly to achieve his success.
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This is up there with "you know, the thing!!" He's confusing Trump with Bush and his wife, multiple times, is side-mouthing "Trump." On a funnier note:
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It's been a full day so no spoilers by now: Very interesting start to the race - Bottas took and should've been able to keep the lead. Hamilton just is better, managed his car and tires better. I wish it wasn't that way, but Bottas' had multiple opportunities today and in the past and isn't getting it done at the same level as Hamilton. Sainz out front was spectacular but short-lived unfortunately. The Kimi run was also pretty spectacular, I agree. Would've loved to see him stay up front in the points. A very good drive by Gasly. Not so much for Albon, who is not helping himself keep a job. That is entirely in his hands (sts) and he's not getting it done either. On him... Then the race turned back into cars on parade. Well done to Hamilton for the win and congratulations on reaching the record. Hard to argue with stats.
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Looking forward to tomorrow's race. This rarely used Portuguese track is pretty cool with all the elevation changes. Yes, I saw the documentary dealt with the drivers with sponsorships. Brute force, hot chicks, and money rule the world. Natural ability is a distant fourth, so no podium there... See what I did? 😎
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I read that some Russian gazillionaire with a driver son is going to partner with Haas with the son getting one of the seats a la Stroll at Racing Point. At first, regarding Stroll and, potentially, this guy, I was irritated because daddy bought him the seat. But then realized/read that many drivers have big money sponsors behind them that provide money to the team in exchange for their boy getting the drive. It being a parent simply cuts out the middle man. I'd like it to be based on ability only, but that ain't the way the world works, so I sit back and watch the cars and turn off the outrage machine.
