Iran - anyone remember the Dems that "are still trying to sell us "The End of Democracy" TDS

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  1. vvillovv

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    anyone want to try an explain what is meant by the phrase "the end of democracy" !

    here's what it is NOT.



    I'm aware I'M wasting time in this place, but maybe someone can explain in simple English.
     
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    Yeah c’mon, people are trying to have pancakes here, there’s another house for this vitriol.
     
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    ETC(SS) The OTHER One Percenter.....

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    The 'ignore' feature works.....

    As far as the OP.
    It's like trying to explain music.
    You either 'get it' or you won't.
     
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    Germany conquered France in 1870 and received reparations that built Berlin.

    Wilhelm II was going to repeat that in WWI.

    WWI started in August 1914 was supposed to be over by Christmas.

    NAZI Germany had "beginner's luck" with 1937 in Spain, Poland, France and the low countries.

    The same happen to us with Desert Storm, Iraq and Afghanistan.

    We'll never learn.
     
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    Wasting your time or ours? :p
     
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    Jan 6 if successful would have been the end of democracy, and was done for one man. he wanted to cheat and take over the country even though he lost the election. Now he applauds the attempted destruction of democracy on Jan 6 and no amount of Levin adoration will change it. There you have proof by his own words and deeds he is out to destroy democracy. As far as TDS, you are looking at the wrong people. But this is pancakes, and

    Costco was out of regular last week when I went, so they priced premium a nickel more than what regular would have been. I needed half a tank. This weekend I made a 280 mile mostly freeway trip and the 20 prime engine sounded better and zippier, made this same trip many times.
     
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    a little levin levinith the whole lump
     
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    making the pancakes fluffier?
     
  9. vvillovv

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    maybe some music? with or without words could be helpful, so far wasted time, you all there and mine.

    Here's one with something new, maybe you all have seen it already, maybe not.

     
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    The Chinese saw it too. BTW you got a full and accurate answer to your question. TDS is like a blindfold.
    I have a Levin jewelers lathe, but the name was not soiled when I got it. It’s a common name so the soiling is just like a little stain Resolve can remove. It has nothing to do with baking.
     
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    ETC(SS) The OTHER One Percenter.....

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    Meh.
    The video seems to be a 'what if' for a carrier just hanging out in the strait waiting to be punched.
    They usually like a little more sea room than that - which is why Lincoln and Ford aren't there.
    Hmmmm.
    -Superbowl commercial opportunity for Big Blue Oval, maybe? :LOL:

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    I like music
     
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    ETC(SS) The OTHER One Percenter.....

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    (AI Overview: )


    Sharia law perspectives on music vary widely, ranging from strict prohibitions to conditional permissibility, with no single, universal consensus. Generally, music deemed immoral, vulgar, or a distraction from religious duties is considered haram (forbidden), while traditional vocals or simple percussion (e.g., daf) may be allowed by some schools of thought.
    Core Perspectives on Music in Sharia:
    • Prohibited (Haram): Many scholars, particularly in stricter interpretations, consider musical instruments forbidden, citing Hadith that interpret "frivolous talk" in the Quran as music.
    • Permissible with Conditions: Other interpretations suggest music is allowed if it does not distract from prayer, does not promote immoral behavior, or is not sexually suggestive
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    • Musical Instrument Restrictions: Many views permit only the daf (a traditional frame drum) and singing, especially for celebrations like weddings.
    • Contextual Legality: Some scholars distinguish between music that leads to vice and music that evokes positive feelings or love for Allah
     
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    need i's in the back of head?


    did "firefox 1982" leave anything lasting?

    If topgun wasn't exciting enough
    youtu.be/I3uN36a1-yg
     
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    Domination is not what America is about. To express love and kindness is, and the devil is having a party right now, seeing how he fooled so many Americans and they picked a man whose whole personality is about domination. Israel too, the devil is having a party. In their case it is nothing new, they even killed Jesus for rocking their world.
    We had a great chance with the Iran deal to create a better world, and our dominator could not accept someone else’s success. One of history’s biggest mistakes.
    A person can’t be a Christian and not believe in Christ. Jesus would say build hospitals snd schools in Iran, embrace each other and love one another.
     
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    Are you professing to be a Christain?
     
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    Interestingly, after I wrote that, I saw Mr. Netanyahu talking about the same thing. Only he is talking about Genghis Khan, a little out of date, and it seems to be about the necessity to fight back.
    After Hamas did their terrible deeds, a better way would have been to help the Palestinians have a better life. Set an example that would destroy Hamas from within by their own people. The deeds were done, they aren’t changing.
    It’s none of your beeswax what religion I am, and off topic, but I will volunteer it, yes, Christian.