First Battle won, larger war ahead. Will we finally see justice for treason?

[OrangeTsar]

I think we need a „Truth and Reconciliation Commission“. Call people before Congress to testify as to what the did wrong. Grant immunity to anyone willing to testify truthfully.
Full retaliation isn’t healthy but it is vital to get the truth out.
I would recommend two exceptions however. Prosecution of Garland for perjury as he was the one person who has to be held to a higher standard for truthfulness than anyone else in government. And a recall to active duty followed by Court Martial fror General Milley. The offer to share defense plans and intentions with a strategic adversary without the approval of the Civilian National Command Authority is maybe the single most shocking thing I have ever seen In my entire life and cannot be allowed to stand without some level of accountability.

 

[Volnbeers]

Are you saying Trump cheated ?

its a non-partisan statement

 

[OrangeTsar]

Democrats asking for grace after the last eight years……

 

[Firebirdparts]

Are you saying Trump cheated ?

Don't play dumb, man. in a million votes you should assume there's going to be a fake on in there somewhere. his statement was very clear and your response was just embarrassing.

 

[lawgator1]

Don't play dumb, man. in a million votes you should assume there's going to be a fake on in there somewhere. his statement was very clear and your response was just embarrassing.

My larger point is that you can't claim there's meaningful voter fraud only when you lose, which is exactly what Trump and the cult are doing.

Win? There was a minimal amount. (Never mind the bomb threats from the Kremlin directed at certain precincts).

Lose? Oh my God, rampant voter fraud. It's everywhere !

 

[Volnbeers]

My larger point is that you can't claim there's meaningful voter fraud only when you lose, which is exactly what Trump and the cult are doing.

Win? There was a minimal amount. (Never mind the bomb threats from the Kremlin directed at certain precincts).

Lose? Oh my God, rampant voter fraud. It's everywhere !

I'm not naive to believe that any party is above cheating to win, but it's completely wild to me that every error in process always swings one way. its also completely wild to me how many lawsuits have to be filed in order to force election integrity.

issues like this should absolutely not exist in a first world election.

 

[ETV]

They could ship all that pork to China and leave none for Jimmy Dean to make into breakfast sausages. That would create social upheaval here on a massive scale and then they'd walk in and take over. It's elementary.

Social unrest over Jimmy dean? lol.

Now if they mess with Tennessee Pride. It’s game over for them.

 

[CagleMtnVol]

No.

If the CCP or businesses controlled by the CCP purchase millions of acres of farmland, cultivate that land for crops for their own needs or to export, how does that benefit anyone here in the states? Do you believe they'll willingly sell the product back to us at an inflated cost or withhold it? It's their land, they can now do almost whatever they choose to do with it.

Who's to say they don't grow some kind of genetically modified corn or wheat etc... that would endanger pollinators or spread disease to other farms causing plants to die or eventually make people or livestock sick after eating it?

 

[volbound1700]

I'm not naive to believe that any party is above cheating to win, but it's completely wild to me that every error in process always swings one way. its also completely wild to me how many lawsuits have to be filed in order to force election integrity.

issues like this should absolutely not exist in a first world election.

This is why State Elections matter. You really need good governments in the state that can manage these affairs. Federal government and lawyers can only do so much.

You elect your local election commissioner (typically by County).

 

[lawgator1]

I'm not naive to believe that any party is above cheating to win, but it's completely wild to me that every error in process always swings one way. its also completely wild to me how many lawsuits have to be filed in order to force election integrity.

issues like this should absolutely not exist in a first world election.

Hey, it's states rights, man.

 

[McDad]

No.

If the CCP or businesses controlled by the CCP purchase millions of acres of farmland, cultivate that land for crops for their own needs or to export, how does that benefit anyone here in the states? Do you believe they'll willingly sell the product back to us at an inflated cost or withhold it? It's their land, they can now do almost whatever they choose to do with it.

Here's how I think we benefit. Machinery, fuel, service, seed, fertilizer, pest control, and transporation would be supplied by american businesses. Their crop would be kept out of domestic supply so no artificial lowering of prices because no spike in supply.
I am not worried what they do with the product since america currently produces more in farming than americans consume.

 

[EasternVol]

Here's how I think we benefit. Machinery, fuel, service, seed, fertilizer, pest control, and transporation would be supplied by american businesses. Their crop would be kept out of domestic supply so no artificial lowering of prices because no spike in supply.
I am not worried what they do with the product since america currently produces more in farming than americans consume.

Are you concerned with the dodgy business practices that RFK Jr described?

 

[McDad]

Are you concerned with the dodgy business practices that RFK Jr described?

I missed those. Please point me to them, and I'll share my thoughts.

 

[EasternVol]

I missed those. Please point me to them, and I'll share my thoughts.

It starts about 20 seconds into the clip.

 

[McDad]

It starts about 20 seconds into the clip.

video clip in OP of the thread?

 

[Volosaurus rex]

I have been looking for some acreage to purchase in mid western Montana any suggestions?

I don't know any realtors here. Are you looking for land anywhere near the Rockies or any of the many island ranges in Montana? I can tell you that cost of living and, presumably, land in or near Bozeman, for example, is far more expensive than here in Billings. You also would probably have far more transplanted Californians to contend with in Bozeman than here in Billings. Kalispell, which is located just west of Glacier National Park, could be an interesting area, although Glacier is now overrun by tourists during the summer to a degree that is unprecedented. The Big Timber-Livingston area, which is sparsely populated, has the spectacular backdrop of the Crazy Mountains. If you're not particularly familiar with the Crazies, here is an article that I published in Distinctly Montana: The Crazy Mountains: Montana’s Less-Heralded Alternative to the Tetons

Depending on your interest in Glacier and surrounding areas, here are four articles that I published in the same magazine:

Montana’s Annual Autumnal Gold Rush

If Mother Nature then chooses to fully cooperate, visitors to Glacier National Park may conclude that Montana’s annual autumnal gold rush surpasses even New England’s fabled fall color, given the grandeur of Glacier’s mountains and the stark contrast between color values that characterize fall...

www.distinctlymontana.com

Larch Madness: Fall-Foliage Destinations in Northwestern Montana

At peak color, the contrast between their foliage and dark green coniferous forests, set against the backdrop of Montana’s majestic mountains and brilliant blue skies, is absolutely breathtaking, surpassing anything that New England can offer.

www.distinctlymontana.com

Chief Mountain: Iconic Landmark and Sacred Site

In September 1892, however, Stimson was a member of the first non-Indian party to climb Ninaistákis. At its summit, they discovered evidence of the mountain's long history of ceremonial use. On terrain far too rugged for bison to traverse, three bison skulls were found, two of which were so old...

www.distinctlymontana.com

The North Fork of the Flathead - Big Sky Journal

Marquee destinations in Big Sky Country now receive unprecedented levels of visitation, particularly during peak operational seasons. Consequently, intel on off-the-beaten-path alternatives has never been more valuable. Excluding the abbreviated and access-restricted 2020 season due to COVID-19...

bigskyjournal.com

The Seeley-Swan valley, which is sandwiched between the Mission and Swan Mountains, is another pretty area, particularly in fall. My article on that area can be found at: In the Land of Giants - Big Sky Journal

 

[EasternVol]

video clip in OP of the thread?

Post #9.

 

[VOLLeeann]

Trump also believes in strategic ambiguity.

Funny name for confused ramblings. Thanks!

 

[UT_Dutchman]

I don't know any realtors here. Are you looking for land anywhere near the Rockies or any of the many island ranges in Montana? I can tell you that cost of living and, presumably, land in or near Bozeman, for example, is far more expensive than here in Billings. You also would probably have far more transplanted Californians to contend with in Bozeman than here in Billings. Kalispell, which is located just west of Glacier National Park, could be an interesting area, although Glacier is now overrun by tourists during the summer to a degree that is unprecedented. The Big Timber-Livingston area, which is sparsely populated, has the spectacular backdrop of the Crazy Mountains. If you're not particularly familiar with the Crazies, here is an article that I published in Distinctly Montana: The Crazy Mountains: Montana’s Less-Heralded Alternative to the Tetons

Depending on your interest in Glacier and surrounding areas, here are four articles that I published in the same magazine:

Montana’s Annual Autumnal Gold Rush

If Mother Nature then chooses to fully cooperate, visitors to Glacier National Park may conclude that Montana’s annual autumnal gold rush surpasses even New England’s fabled fall color, given the grandeur of Glacier’s mountains and the stark contrast between color values that characterize fall...

www.distinctlymontana.com

Larch Madness: Fall-Foliage Destinations in Northwestern Montana

At peak color, the contrast between their foliage and dark green coniferous forests, set against the backdrop of Montana’s majestic mountains and brilliant blue skies, is absolutely breathtaking, surpassing anything that New England can offer.

www.distinctlymontana.com

Chief Mountain: Iconic Landmark and Sacred Site

In September 1892, however, Stimson was a member of the first non-Indian party to climb Ninaistákis. At its summit, they discovered evidence of the mountain's long history of ceremonial use. On terrain far too rugged for bison to traverse, three bison skulls were found, two of which were so old...

www.distinctlymontana.com

The North Fork of the Flathead - Big Sky Journal

Marquee destinations in Big Sky Country now receive unprecedented levels of visitation, particularly during peak operational seasons. Consequently, intel on off-the-beaten-path alternatives has never been more valuable. Excluding the abbreviated and access-restricted 2020 season due to COVID-19...

bigskyjournal.com

The Seeley-Swan valley, which is sandwiched between the Mission and Swan Mountains, is another pretty area, particularly in fall. My article on that area can be found at: In the Land of Giants - Big Sky Journal

Thanks VolRex, not really wanting anything that lose to glacier. Looking for 50-100 acres more rural. Looks like I have a lot of research to work on. Thanks again.

 

[hog88]

I don't understand how the dots connect for you. If:
- a chinese entity purchased farmland and
- the entity is a Chinese government agent and
- the chinese agent is looking to be aggressive,

what do you think they would do with the land...how would they use it to advance their interests here?

Buy up land, let the land lay fallow and drive up food prices or control food production.

 

[Volosaurus rex]

Thanks VolRex, not really wanting anything that lose to glacier. Looking for 50-100 acres more rural. Looks like I have a lot of research to work on. Thanks again.

'tis a big state. Just how rural?

 

[UT_Dutchman]

'tis a big state. Just how rural?

Not sure exactly yet, I would like electricity. Also skimmed the Crazy Mtn article, I will be out there soon to look around. Also I will be reading the article on Hugh Glass.

 

[Volosaurus rex]

I think we need a „Truth and Reconciliation Commission“. Call people before Congress to testify as to what the did wrong. Grant immunity to anyone willing to testify truthfully.
Full retaliation isn’t healthy but it is vital to get the truth out.
I would recommend two exceptions however. Prosecution of Garland for perjury as he was the one person who has to be held to a higher standard for truthfulness than anyone else in government. And a recall to active duty followed by Court Martial fror General Milley. The offer to share defense plans and intentions with a strategic adversary without the approval of the Civilian National Command Authority is maybe the single most shocking thing I have ever seen In my entire life and cannot be allowed to stand without some level of accountability.

It would be very interesting to know if Milley had anything directly to do with the decision to allow that Chinese spy balloon to fly over Billings and much of Montana without taking any action whatsoever. As best I recall, it only became public because the photographer basically informed local news outlets that, "if you don't publish/air it," I will go ahead and publish it online. According to Senator Daines, he first caught wind of it when constituents began to call his office and asked, "Is it OK if we shoot this thing down?"

 

[McDad]

Are you concerned with the dodgy business practices that RFK Jr described?

He makes a good point (if his history of events is factual). He's a politician so I already am suspect just accepting on face value.

What I think is dodgy about what he shared was a politician was instrumental in the dodgy business practices. Perhaps we should be more concerned with our own politicians instead of Chinese politicians.

The business itself did what businesses do, found the most efficient way to produce goods and the best price to the consumer. Because of markets, Iowa had to follow suit. The model of Smithfield creating 'serfs' to house, feed, and mature their product is a well known model. My hvac guy does that on his land with chickens.

So the dodgy elements Jr shared are (or should) be illegal. Collusion with the politician using the power of his position AND practices to monopolize an industry.

 

[McDad]

Buy up land, let the land lay fallow and drive up food prices or control food production.

American farmers already produce more than Americans need.

How much farmland would need to be dormant to drive up prices and control food production?