LaceyLou

"I don't want to do those jobs, because it's my choice. Everyone else who doesn't want to do those jobs is lazy!"

Good point. It took a while for me to switch jobs (I'm talking years) before I found my current position, and it was because of concerns about my age (okay, they didn't come outright and say that but as a manager I'm trained to reword questions to make them about whether or not a person can physically do the job)-and that was five years ago.

As many have found, it's not always easy for a US citizen of limited means to emigrate. I have a skill that's needed in Canada, but I'm old enough and weird enough that they might not want me there.

Drumpf has already said things that suggest that he'll pat women and girls on the head and say 'there, there, you're safe now.' Um, no.

Depends on how it's done. In the short term it might be if one of the steps is forced labor. And unfortunately a lot of decisions are made on short term consequences. Will it come to this? I'm not sure-though our history: slavery, camps for Japanese Americans in WW2, treatment of Native Americans, etc. suggests that it's not out of the realm of possibility. In the long term... it absolutely would be horrible for business because they'd have to compete for a smaller labor pool.

I agree-the most recent elections in the Netherlands and in Austria show that there may be trouble brewing there. I honestly don't know if I'd be in danger or not. I do worry about my nieces, and about my colleagues from Central America. I personally think people like my colleagues make our country stronger, and that a country in which women are able to make a contribution outside of the home is also a stronger country.

It's not the only, or even the most important reason I'm considering it. That said, for many it also depends on if it's safe to stay. There are an awful lot of people in Nazi Germany who were killed because they could not leave or did not realize the danger until it was too late. Unfortunately there were people who fled only to have those countries fall to the Nazis later, which is why it's important to choose a destination carefully. Some can and do stay and fight... others who are in immediate danger have to leave or be killed, and it is not stupid for them to do so.

I'll admit I've looked into leaving, only problem is I'm not sure where I can go since I'm not rich. Also some of the trends I've seen in Europe, even with my casual look at international news, is cause for concern.

That hits the nail on the head. And... yet another example of somebody who doesn't seem to understand the role of the VP.

Yet another reason to make sure people get out and vote. We know that it is often the people who are swayed by bad information that go out and vote, while the more informed people become discouraged and stay home.

In the 90s, I went on a date with a man whose parents grew up in Nazi Germany. I don't remember his exact words, but he said something along the lines of Adolph's accomplishments making him proud to be German. We did not have a second date.

This, plus it's going to take years to undo the damage to a lot of the departments that the Drumpf administration gutted or put people in place who would have liked to see that department eliminated. Don't even get me started on the damage that is yet to be seen as a result of weakening of safety/environmental laws and/or lack of enforcement of those laws. I understand that regulations often are opposed by business and manufacturing groups, and yes, the economy is important (in fact, natural resource programs often have economics courses as a requirement). I happen to believe there's a way to have a healthy economy without destroying the environment.

Honestly, based on what happened with the EPA and NPS service in '16-I expect that Drumpf and company will be happy to see the most talented people leave: unless, of course they happen to be willing to bow to him.

Did one of his kids write that? They got his nasty spirit, but there are too many complete sentences for it to be his post.

The only thing that would surprise me would be if Drumpf were to go on national television, renounce his wealth, public life, and lying ways-then spend the rest of his life in a monastery upon taking a vow of silence. (I can dream, can't I?)

FWIW, a quick look at the Newsweek link also led to links where Halperin is predicting (hoping?) that Drumpf will win. I agree Newsweek isn't what it used to be.

This. The absolute worst thing that could happen would be for people to jump on something that later turned out to be a deliberately dangled false story.

I personally think he deserves this... should be a reminder to others to not get too involved with Drumpf's legal issues. https://www.npr.org/2024/10/22/nx-s1-5161612/rudy-giuliani-defamation-lawsuit-watches-apartment

Most likely he likes the idea of being able to deal with generals who disagree with him, and I think I don't have to tell you how Adolph often dealt with those generals.

I saw that-pretty incredible to have his dream come true.

I'll be surprised if Harris wins there to be sure. That said.... if her campaign's efforts help turn out more voters I think that makes it at least possible, and as you said, only hurts Cruz.

We definitely had fun-even though we were broke we'd either pool our money together or find free stuff to do. I can't imagine doing that work, and living on $6 an hour now.

This. Closing a restaurant at the end of the day is the hardest work I've ever done-and at the end of a shift at a coffee shop I could have stuck my arm in water and gotten a decent brew. At least the job I work now pays well and is fairly stable. My body's still complaining more often than not.

Also... I saw a social media post suggesting Democrats are looking for people to phone bank in Nevada. Anybody know if this is real?

In all seriousness, I blame The Apprentice. He should have had a show called something along the lines of "4 Bankruptcies and Counting." I'm too lazy to look up the exact number right now.