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Post by neilm on Jan 26, 2021 9:25:32 GMT
This is poorly structured. You do not need to reference in this fashion immediately after the paragraph in question. Or, indeed, in this fashion at all. On the contrary, that *is* the canonical method of quoting on the internet - and in almost all written media. An etiquette sadly dying on the Web. I was referring to this practice: (1). There is no need to insert a reference into a one paragraph statement. Is two paragraphs or expand the original one. To do otherwise looks sloppy.
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J.G.Harston
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Post by J.G.Harston on Jan 26, 2021 11:37:15 GMT
On the contrary, that *is* the canonical method of quoting on the internet - and in almost all written media. An etiquette sadly dying on the Web. I was referring to this practice: (1). There is no need to insert a reference into a one paragraph statement. Is two paragraphs or expand the original one. To do otherwise looks sloppy. I do that when referring to URLs where it would be clumsy to include it in the body.[1] [1]Footnote not needed.
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European Lefty
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Post by European Lefty on Jan 26, 2021 12:05:24 GMT
You seem to forget that what I was actually talking about was the establishment of a New Political & Economic Consensus, the introduction of a New South African-Style Constitution (1) and a somewhat more Centralised Federal System. In contrast I have said nothing about "Abolishing any Federation"; so if you are going to criticise my proposals, then the very least you could do is criticise what I have actually proposed. (1) Least we forget that South Africa was established as a Federal State and remains one to this day.
The Oath of Allegiance, Pledge of Allegiance & Oath of Office all acknowledge the United States being a single sovereign nation that people should pledge allegiance to. So while the United States does consist of many States and Regions, at the end of the day its one nation above all else. A lot of the EU problems would actually be solved by both becoming a Sovereign Federal State (aka a European Federation) & replacing their current Laissez-Faire Capitalist Economic Model with a Corporatist/Dirigisme one instead. Which would also provide a proper seperation of powers between the Centre and the States (which the EU currently lacks) alongside allowing for a more democratic political structure compared to the current European Union (1). (1) Since (should a European Federation be sucessfully formed) the Council of the European Union would likely be scrapped while the European Commission would be likely be replaced by a more conventional Executive Branch, one appointed by the President of the European Federation (who really should be elected by the European Parliament). Thus meaning that all European Laws must be approved by a democratically elected European Parliament.
Nope; I am actually asking for a New Political & Economic Status Quo (involving needed Political & Economic reforms) that would actually improve peoples lives. One cannot really use Star Wars as a good example of " why huge unitary states don't work" considering how absurd some of its plot points are. Although if one wants to bring up examples of Science Fiction to back up ones argument, then I might as well bring up the example of Star Trek to back up my arguements. Likewise what all those examples do actually share is Bad Political Leadership, something that can cripple any state no matter if they are a "huge unitary state" or a smaller state as the examples of Uganda, Somalia and North Korea also show. Regardless; while I do acknowledge that larger states do need to operate under some sort of Federal System (1), the seperation of powers should be done on a basis that accepts the facts on the ground. Hence why it would make sense (for example) for both Law Enforcement & Education to become a solely Federal Responsiblity in the United States, considering the fact that both the American Education System and Law Enforcement are no longer fit for purpose in this day & age.
(1) Especially an important aspect of leadership is knowing when to delegate tasks.
This is poorly structured. You do not need to reference in this fashion immediately after the paragraph in question. Or, indeed, in this fashion at all. If I referenced my uni work like that, my lecturers would have a fit. Although I guess it's not as bad as referencing a paper by the person who marks your essay and spelling their surname wrong
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Post by Forfarshire Conservative on Jan 26, 2021 12:22:59 GMT
Trump 2024, SAVA?🤔
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The Bishop
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Post by The Bishop on Jan 26, 2021 13:24:22 GMT
To which some might reply "thanks, but we just have?"
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Post by manchesterman on Jan 26, 2021 14:08:27 GMT
Or Save America Donald.... So Trump 2024 SAD
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Post by john07 on Jan 26, 2021 16:06:44 GMT
I don't think that the Democrats will be unduly worried about Trump 2024.
It will paralyse and/or cause mayhem in the GOP. Trump's (and the GOP's) demograph is shrinking and will have declined more so by 2024. It is essentially white non-latino (apart from parts of Florida and Texas) and ageing. Assuming Trump is still around, it will inhibit the ability of the GOP to connect with other demographs.
The Democrats have the advantage in any state which is growing economically. We have seen what happened to Virginia, New Mexico and Colerado. Arizona appears to be following the same path while Georgia and perhaps North Carolina may not be far behind. Maybe Texas as well although 2028 will be a safer bet there?
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J.G.Harston
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Post by J.G.Harston on Jan 26, 2021 16:14:02 GMT
I think those capable of thinking amongst the Democrats would welcome Trump forming his own party and peeling off Republican voters Farage-like.
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Post by Devil Wincarnate on Jan 26, 2021 16:50:59 GMT
On the contrary, that *is* the canonical method of quoting on the internet - and in almost all written media. An etiquette sadly dying on the Web. I was referring to this practice: (1). There is no need to insert a reference into a one paragraph statement. Is two paragraphs or expand the original one. To do otherwise looks sloppy. I knew I'd seen this style before:
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Post by relique on Jan 26, 2021 18:29:48 GMT
Or Save America Donald.... So Trump 2024 SAD SAVe America in the next General Election
SAVAGE
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mboy
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Post by mboy on Jan 27, 2021 13:15:54 GMT
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Chris from Brum
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Post by Chris from Brum on Jan 27, 2021 16:24:38 GMT
Bit late for Reagan ...
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mboy
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Post by mboy on Jan 28, 2021 0:00:22 GMT
Is this true?
Seems significant.
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Post by Merseymike on Jan 28, 2021 0:04:17 GMT
Is this true? Seems significant. I don't know if it's true but if it is, then it's the outcome of succeeding Trump.
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Post by manchesterman on Jan 28, 2021 0:07:16 GMT
I read that it was a record but didnt read any numbers..
It may be that Biden's strategy is to get busy and get as much as possible done in the 1st 2 years in the likelihood that he wont have a trifecta after 2022..?
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Post by Jack on Jan 28, 2021 0:50:36 GMT
Is this true? Seems significant. I thought they'd toppled the dictator.
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Post by timrollpickering on Jan 28, 2021 2:21:21 GMT
ISTR Michael Moore writing about how Bush had signed a load of executive orders overturning Clinton ones to the outrage of the left without many realising that most of the Clinton orders were signed at the last minute as gestures and Bush had changed nothing before ranting that if Clinton had done these orders earlier in office it would have made a difference.
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Post by timmullen1 on Jan 28, 2021 9:39:31 GMT
Is this true? Seems significant. I thought they'd toppled the dictator. It’s a very misleading statistic as it only compares one week of an Administration; most of Biden’s EO’s have been rescinding four years of Trump EO’s, for example rejoining the World Health Organisation is a fairly new thing as it’s only ~6 months ago that Trump withdrew. Add to that none of the other Presidents inherited a pandemic upon entering office that required immediate action. There’s also been nothing that’s taken Washington by surprise, everything non-pandemic was a pledge in Biden’s election platform and stump speeches.
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Post by No Offence Alan on Jan 28, 2021 10:08:19 GMT
ISTR Michael Moore writing about how Bush had signed a load of executive orders overturning Clinton ones to the outrage of the left without many realising that most of the Clinton orders were signed at the last minute as gestures and Bush had changed nothing before ranting that if Clinton had done these orders earlier in office it would have made a difference. A bit like Gordon Brown waiting nearly 13 years to bring in the top income tax rate of 50%?
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Post by Andrew_S on Jan 28, 2021 23:46:42 GMT
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