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  1. I linked a summary of plebiscite history earlier in the thread.
  2. I'm hesitant to make predictions, but this G8 Russia idea seems to dovetail with Trumps plans to basically bypass Ukraine and the Euros to deal w/Putin to end the war. It's not clear yet especially on Putin's end as well as Ukraine's decisions given Trump's eventual actions. It feels like Trump basically wants to end the war on Putin's terms, but nothing is set and surprises also feel inevitable.
  3. Trump is two things re: foreign policy. 1. Transactional. 2. Random stupid shit. Wanting Putin's Russia back in the G group seems there must be some perceived transactional benefit. But, Trump is also bizarre enough that it might be a random mix of ideas. I don't see any good reason for the idea. Neither do the other 6.
  4. I doubt Trump knows much of any detail about McKinley. He's heard about the tariffs and imperialism. A lot did happen on William's watch. Important events. TR following certainly overshadows his former short-time boss in general history.
  5. You were supposed to PM. Keep up the counseling for the former. See a urologist for the latter.
  6. Oh, ye of little faith.
  7. Maybe? When rules and incentives change behavior adjust. PR isn’t subject of deeper knowledge for me.
  8. I’m not aware of legal or constitutional barriers. But, an underlying idea of the number of plebiscites has been to get a measure of the Puerto Rican public will on the subject. It doesn’t seem logical for the U.S. to push for statehood absent greater Puerto Rican support for that. Well, unless statehood gives some strategic benefit absent at present.
  9. MPGA. He’s a lame duck. No Kentuckistan primary to consider.
  10. I suppose Puerto Rico could declare independence and see how that goes, but there has never been the necessary support for that. Gaining statehood depends on our political system so they (PR) can’t just vote or legislate to make that happen. Statehood has had solid historical support, but never overwhelmingly like an 80% supermajority. Status quo likely to remain.
  11. Near 6 decades history of Puerto Rico plebiscites: https://puertoricoreport.com/puerto-ricos-plebiscites/
  12. On tariffs, another yo-yo going down. April, now? lol. "I'm starting to think the American president has a loose grasp on trade policy and the global state of tariff and non-tariff barriers. Almost like he is totally winging it!" https://x.com/jimpethokoukis/status/1890071325915730152?s=46&t=UoI8YN4izCZ9WWyT63rcbg Good for inflation for now.
  13. Never read any of his stuff. I've encountered some who embraced it to some degree.
  14. Mitch, in his final term, the lone no vote of the Rs. Too bad his balls didn't drop earlier. This RFK, Jr. confirmation is Kafkaesque, and sadly, not isolated.
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