Oh right. The "ghost bus." It's not a thing, but I guess we'll never know, because Speaker Johnson said he's going to have all the faces blurred in the Jan 6 video he releases. Maybe he's in on it, too. LOL. I guess you think 140 police officers weren't hurt that day, and the lady shot charging the Capitol Police officers inside, was just another example of a non-insurrection.

I haven't seen anything partisan in what Jack Smith is doing. He's prosecuting the cases against Trump where he has evidence and can prove it. If it were partisan, he could probably roll up a few hundred more charges against Trump, like obstruction in the Russia probe and money laundering when Trump made real estate deals to foreigners for cash. I have no problem if all politicians who committed crimes get prosecuted. No more two-tier system of justice where people have to behave in court, but big politicians (like Trump) get to threaten the judge.

If I ever commit a big crime, I'm going to announce my campaign for president so I can't be investigated like a normal civilian.

SCOTUS has a majpority of Trump yes-men anyway. it shows how appalling a politically-based justice system is.

US President Joe Biden said that Benjamin Netanyahu has "a difficult decision to make under his hard-line government. This is the most hard-line government in the history of Israel," adding that the Israeli government "does not want a two-state solution." Pointing out that support for the Israeli military campaign is waning amid the heavy bombing of Gaza.

During a tour on the border with Lebanon, the Israeli Minister warned Hezbollah and Lebanon, saying:
“Beirut residents may end up in the same situation as Gaza residents.” He added, "Our large air force is directed towards the north, and we used only 10% in Gaza."
An Israeli raid targeted a pickup truck in an orchard southern Lebanon, about 45 kilometers north of the border. It was the first strike deep into Lebanese territory since the start of the fighting in Gaza.
It is noteworthy that the exchange of bombing and gunfire between the Israeli army and Hezbollah was limited to the border area between Lebanon and Israel, since the beginning of the war in Gaza. However, this is the first time that Israel has carried out a strike against a target so far from the border.
Maronite Patriarch Mar Bechara Boutros visited southern Lebanon to express the presence of the church alongside its children. The Patriarch met with clerics from various sects to confirm their demands calling for the preservation and security of Lebanon.
Their Eminences the Maronite Bishops held their monthly meeting, headed by Patriarch Mar Bishara, and with the participation of the General Superiors of the Maronite Orders. They discussed church and national affairs. At the conclusion of the meeting, they issued a statement that stated the following:
1- The parents express their deep sadness over the war taking place in Gaza, with its terrible tragedies and horrific scourges.
2- The fathers consider that the Lebanese state must be fully characterized by its constitutional institutions, and must have an effective tool to defend the country and its people. He must also be given all necessary means, including weapons, equipment, and others, so that he can carry out his duty in preserving the state and society by spreading security, peace, and reassurance to all the Lebanese people.
3 - As we approach the glorious holidays, the parents hope that the situation in the south will stabilize and peace will return to its villages on the border strip, so that every home can experience the joy of the holiday and enjoy the joy of its lights, and so that our children spread around the world can come to Lebanon and meet their families. Lebanon is counting on their arrival as the basis and support for creating an atmosphere of economic and social stability.

Jack Smith asks Supreme Court to keep Trump trial on track (Politico-12/11/23)
Donald Trump is trying to delay his election subversion trial regarding, claiming he has absolute immunity from prosecution for crimes committed in office. So to keep things moving, Special Prosecutor Jack Smith asked the Supreme Court to rule on the matter in an expedited manner, and hours later, the Supreme Court agreed and has formally asked Trump's attorney's to respond to Jack Smith's request for expedited ruling.

It's surprising that SCOTUS can move so quickly on this, but of course Trump wants to delay so that if he gets elected he can simply command his AG to kill the case and dismiss all charges, like the criminal he is.

Right. Coming from people who think the country is destroyed and Biden is more criminal than Trump. Spoiler: The country is still here, with lower unemployment, better GDP growth and better cooperation with NATO allies. Trump is facing 91 felony charges, and that doesn't even count all the bank fraud from before he was in office. His lawyers this week are actually arguing that Trump cannot be tried for any crimes he committed while in office (implicitly accepting that he committed crimes).

I only mentioned Trump because you provided no source for this nonsense. When I googled it, Trump came up.

Trump falsely claims wind turbines lead to whale deaths by making them ‘batty’

I'm just not aware of biden calling Trump a dictator. Maybe it was buried in one of the articles I linked, but I don't have a photographic memory.

That the country isn't better off is more due to the policies of the Republicans who control the House, and seem eager to shut down the government. It's not like they're going to just let Biden have a political win, much less undo the damage from Trump's policies.

Oh right. You listen to Trump and think that wind turbines kill whales and cause cancer? I have yet to see any evidence supporting that nonsense. Personally, I think wind turbines look cool, but others may disagree.

The Strategic Petroleum Reserve hasn't been dismantled. It's like 700 million barrels, so a few million sold on the market to bring oil prices down is a win for consumers, and those spikes in prices are only temporary. Basic economics says that selling high and buying low is a good idea.