Halibut   12 #2377 Posted September 25, 2018 More evidence of his lies and incompetence - May last year, promises drug companies will soon make ''massive'' voluntary price cuts. What's actually happened?  Since the start of this year prices for branded prescription drugs have risen over 4,400 times. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Bob Arctor   11 #2378 Posted September 25, 2018 I've been reading recently about how people are starting to move in significant numbers from hotter places in the US, such as Phoenix, to cooler places such as Flagstaff (both in Arizona) because the temperatures are rising steadily. And in Florida people are starting to move to places higher above sea level because of concerns over sea level rise, and areas close to sea level are seeing property prices drop. Both states voted for Trump in 2016 but by small margins. If people acknowledge climate change in where they live and move to, it begs the question "Why vote for a climate change denier?" And will they vote differently next time? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
cgksheff   44 #2379 Posted September 25, 2018 I've been reading recently about how people are starting to move in significant numbers from hotter places in the US, such as Phoenix, to cooler places such as Flagstaff (both in Arizona) because the temperatures are rising steadily. And in Florida people are starting to move to places higher above sea level because of concerns over sea level rise, and areas close to sea level are seeing property prices drop. Both states voted for Trump in 2016 but by small margins. If people acknowledge climate change in where they live and move to, it begs the question "Why vote for a climate change denier?" And will they vote differently next time?  Phoenix and Florida are still increasing in population. Phoenix was 2nd in the list of fastest growing cities last year.  Phoenix does not have the water supplies to sustain these levels of growth and will have serious issues.  Population increase in Florida is pushing more and more development onto the lower-lying coastal areas that are prone to flooding. Those with the money buy on higher ground, but we can see similar patterns in the UK. Even here in Sheffield people will tell you that some new developments will flood. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Magilla   510 #2380 Posted September 25, 2018 Expect more claims of sexual assault in the weeks ahead.  Aye...  Third woman to make accusations of sexual misconduct: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2018/sep/24/brett-kavanaugh-third-woman-expected-to-make-accusations-of-sexual-misconduct  Star witness for the defence turns out to be anything but...  No Wonder the GOP Doesn’t Want Mark Judge to Testify: https://www.thedailybeast.com/no-wonder-the-gop-doesnt-want-mark-judge-to-testify  Whoopsie!  ---------- Post added 25-09-2018 at 16:43 ----------  Trump literally the laughing stock at the UN....  UN audience laughs when Trump boasts of achievements: https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/408260-un-audience-laughs-when-trump-boasts-of-achievements Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Halibut   12 #2381 Posted September 25, 2018 Ive not heard about the misogyny , do tell.  Read this for some background - I think it's a very fair and measured piece. https://www.theroot.com/brett-kavanaugh-belonged-to-a-frat-that-once-chanted-no-1829225336  Also, some further reading for you about his attitude to women's rights - https://www.vox.com/2018/8/31/17791858/brett-kavanaugh-judge-views-vote-abortion-roe  Lastly - his frat house history, his stance on women's rights (as in, he wishes to curtail them) and a history of sexual assault allegations. Does that sound like a person who respects women and sees them as equals? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Bob Arctor   11 #2382 Posted September 25, 2018 Phoenix and Florida are still increasing in population. Phoenix was 2nd in the list of fastest growing cities last year.  Phoenix does not have the water supplies to sustain these levels of growth and will have serious issues.  Population increase in Florida is pushing more and more development onto the lower-lying coastal areas that are prone to flooding. Those with the money buy on higher ground, but we can see similar patterns in the UK. Even here in Sheffield people will tell you that some new developments will flood.  It certainly seems to be about socioeconomics, those with the money are moving to cooler places or on higher ground, where the property prices are going up, and those in lower incomes have to settle for rising temperatures and sea levels. On that basis you might expect people on lower incomes to vote against politicians who support making the planet hotter for short term economic advantage. Whether that's what happens in practice I don't know Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
lil-minx92   10 #2383 Posted September 26, 2018 Aye... Third woman to make accusations of sexual misconduct: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2018/sep/24/brett-kavanaugh-third-woman-expected-to-make-accusations-of-sexual-misconduct  Star witness for the defence turns out to be anything but...  No Wonder the GOP Doesn’t Want Mark Judge to Testify: https://www.thedailybeast.com/no-wonder-the-gop-doesnt-want-mark-judge-to-testify  Whoopsie!  ---------- Post added 25-09-2018 at 16:43 ----------  Trump literally the laughing stock at the UN....  UN audience laughs when Trump boasts of achievements: https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/408260-un-audience-laughs-when-trump-boasts-of-achievements That was funny, and apparently unheard of in international diplomatic circles..everybody openly laughing AT the POTUS Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
tinfoilhat   11 #2384 Posted September 26, 2018 [/b] That was funny, and apparently unheard of in international diplomatic circles..everybody openly laughing AT the POTUS  And he was shocked by it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Halibut   12 #2385 Posted September 26, 2018 That was funny, and apparently unheard of in international diplomatic circles..everybody openly laughing AT the POTUS  In typical Trump fashion, despite obviously not intending it to be a joke, he now claims he did intend it to a joke, thus making him look even more a tool as if that were even possible.  He's like a bad dream the world can't wake from. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
K1Machine   10 #2386 Posted September 27, 2018 (edited) Read this for some background - I think it's a very fair and measured piece. https://www.theroot.com/brett-kavanaugh-belonged-to-a-frat-that-once-chanted-no-1829225336  Also, some further reading for you about his attitude to women's rights - https://www.vox.com/2018/8/31/17791858/brett-kavanaugh-judge-views-vote-abortion-roe  Lastly - his frat house history, his stance on women's rights (as in, he wishes to curtail them) and a history of sexual assault allegations. Does that sound like a person who respects women and sees them as equals?  Liars and frauds. These women should be locked up for their false accusations. No proof, nothing to back up their fairy tales and thankfully it will all come out in the wash.  This is well worth a look Edited September 27, 2018 by K1Machine Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Magilla   510 #2387 Posted September 27, 2018 Liars and frauds. These women should be locked up for their false accusations. No proof, nothing to back up their fairy tales and thankfully it will all come out in the wash.  The Bill Cosby defence?  This is well worth a look  Tucker Carlson! Well, that's me convinced  Most Americans believe the accusations are true, which probably doesn't help Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Halibut   12 #2388 Posted September 27, 2018 Liars and frauds. These women should be locked up for their false accusations. No proof, nothing to back up their fairy tales and thankfully it will all come out in the wash.  This is well worth a look  Wow, another misogynist defending men who treat women like dirt. I'm not going to watch the video. Fox News isn't really news.  ---------- Post added 27-09-2018 at 06:56 ----------  Further danger signs - Trump attacking Germany and praising Poland.  That's the Poland where the Law and Justice party hold a slim parliamentary majority and recently forced a load of senior judges out of the Supreme Court so they could appoint their own. Where in 2016 the government took over the state media and the government appoints senior broadcasting figures. Where women's reproductive rights and rights of assembly are being threatened and limited. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...