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[skatingfan]

What does that mean?

It's the reason that Republicans are going to get rid of the Department of Education - too many students are having gender-changing surgery in school.

[Suliso]

I wonder maybe in a big country like this it would be beneficial to leave all education (at least pre university) in the hands of States.

[skatingfan]

I wonder maybe in a big country like this it would be beneficial to leave all education (at least pre university) in the hands of States.

In theory, but the problem is that some states can't afford to provide quality education, and some states don't want to be bothered with complying with laws like Title IX, and the American's with Disabilities Act, so they have a federal level organization to help out. It also saves money because changes in curriculum for many subjects can be coordinated, and done once rather than 50 times.

[skatingfan]

[Owendonovan]

What does that mean?

The idiot mentioned there were surgical transitions going on in schools.

[ti-amie]

[Owendonovan]

Just over a week ago the dems lost the entire government to a felon who is convicted of sexual assault. If I were running the DNC, I would strongly encourage the president to bail on this and my suggestion would be very public. Still no sign of growth of a spine in the DNC, so they'll blame identity politics instead...


Biden and Trump to Meet Today, Honoring a Presidential Tradition
It is unclear what President Biden and his successor, Donald J. Trump, will say to each other in their Oval Office meeting.



Their last meeting was anything but cordial.

At the debate in Atlanta in June, President Biden told former President Donald J. Trump that he was a “convicted felon” with “the morals of an alley cat.” Mr. Trump called Mr. Biden a “Manchurian candidate” who “gets paid by China.” After a confusing answer by Mr. Biden, Mr. Trump said he did not understand, adding, “I don’t think he knows what he said, either.”

There is little evidence that the ill will between the two men has eased in the week since Mr. Trump soundly defeated Vice President Kamala Harris to reclaim the presidency, dealing a serious blow to Mr. Biden’s agenda and legacy after half a century in public life.

But four and a half months after Mr. Biden and Mr. Trump clashed in Atlanta, the two men will sit down in the Oval Office on Wednesday for the traditional handoff between the departing and incoming presidents. Mr. Biden extended the invitation to Mr. Trump, who accepted.

What the two political rivals will say to each other behind closed doors is unclear, and so is what they might say publicly. They are scheduled to have a brief photo op in front of reporters after the meeting ends.

But history suggests that both Mr. Biden and Mr. Trump just may treat each other with the courtesy that eluded them during much of the past four years, and certainly during the campaign.

In 2016, after Mr. Trump defeated Hillary Clinton, President Barack Obama invited him to the Oval Office. Their closed-door meeting that was supposed to last under a half-hour went on for nearly 90 minutes. After it was over, Mr. Trump thanked Mr. Obama and said he looked forward to receiving his counsel and advice during his presidency.

That did not happen, and the friendly tone that Mr. Trump exhibited toward Mr. Obama that day was rarely heard again during his four years in office. After Mr. Biden defeated him in 2020, Mr. Trump refused to concede the election and never invited Mr. Biden for the traditional meeting in the White House.

It is unlikely that Mr. Biden has forgotten that snub (though it is not clear that he wanted to meet with Mr. Trump in 2020). But Mr. Biden is an institutionalist who has long expressed respect for the trappings and traditions of the White House and the Senate, where he served for 36 years before becoming Mr. Obama’s vice president. That is most likely what motivated him to offer Mr. Trump the invitation that he did not receive himself.

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/13/us/p ... eting.html

[mmmm8]

Makes me want to barf too.

But thanks for posting (non-sarcastically).

Does she, in a way, bear some responsibility for the BernieBros in her DMs voting Trump? I don't fault her for using their stance to get herself elected - and I think she was broadly genuine - but you reap what you sow.

[mmmm8]

Just over a week ago the dems lost the entire government to a felon who is convicted of sexual assault. If I were running the DNC, I would strongly encourage the president to bail on this and my suggestion would be very public. Still no sign of growth of a spine in the DNC, so they'll blame identity politics instead...


Biden and Trump to Meet Today, Honoring a Presidential Tradition
It is unclear what President Biden and his successor, Donald J. Trump, will say to each other in their Oval Office meeting.

Biden is an institutionalist and certainly believes he needs to signal to the country that things are "normal" to perpetuate things being normal. I don't know if he's wrong or right, but this is probably his personality rather than DNC's choice and he is still the President, so his decision.

[Owendonovan]

There's absolutely no need to extend any graciousness to someone who doesn't deserve, want, or appreciate the gesture. I find it spineless and disingenuous of whomever is making this decision. Now the ball is out of his court.

[ponchi101]

He has a reputation as an American that respects the institutions. No need to ruin it just to avoid shaking one clown´s hand.

[skatingfan]

Does Trump order Biden's execution at the inauguration, or just his arrest?

[ti-amie]

Gaetz as AG. Gabbard as Director of National Intelligence. He's laughing in our faces. These are puppets, window dressing.

[ti-amie]

[dryrunguy]

Gaetz as AG. Gabbard as Director of National Intelligence. He's laughing in our faces. These are puppets, window dressing.

I don't think Gaetz's confirmation is certain. It could happen. But I don't think it's automatic. The PA senate race is looking even more important.

What post does Kari Lake get? I mean, that's where we are...