R&E Political Discussion 2026

R&E Political Discussion 2026
[ R&E Political Discussion 2026 ]

Some Democrats are simply losing their minds.

Posted by Arwen on August 18, 2026, 7:15 am

"Most of what we saw were crimes of poverty—people who are stealing things like toothpaste, people who were stealing things like, you know, soap. And that means if you're stealing those things, you need them.”

-Emily Gallagher (D-NY)

Normalizing stealing is not the answer. She went on to say that “there are people who can be thrown in jail simply for having a biological need."

No, Ms. Gallagher. It is not illegal to have a biological need. It is illegally to take what is not yours to take. Stealing from businesses ultimately cost consumers by driving up costs and reducing supply.

People who steal groceries are not as bad as violent criminals.

Posted by Ken C on August 18, 2026, 8:04 am, in reply to "Some Democrats are simply losing their minds."

If someone is only stealing groceries, maybe we should put them in a nice clean prison work camp where they work and learn new job skills. They could even work enough to repay the price of what they stole.

giving people a chance to learn marketable skills is a great idea

Posted by trish on August 19, 2026, 5:11 am, in reply to "People who steal groceries are not as bad as violent criminals."

but it has limitations. Not everyone can learn a suitable skill (for a variety of reasons). There are obviously people with real needs who fall through the cracks and steal out of desperation.

I am not sure there is such a thing as a nice, clean prison (and that's another draw on tax payers)

When I hear people say "have more babies" I return them to this. If there are already too many people to have food, education, a safe place to sleep, the answer is NOT more babies.

It comes down to what people have to do to survive

Posted by Lucky on August 18, 2026, 8:20 am, in reply to "People who steal groceries are not as bad as violent criminals."

They are a product of the Trump environment

Ken how much has fuel went up in California in the last 18 months

Posted by Lucky on August 18, 2026, 8:54 am, in reply to "It comes down to what people have to do to survive "

Would I be safe to say $2.00 gallon higher

I drive an EV, that's why I don't notice gas prices.

Posted by Ken C on August 19, 2026, 4:56 am, in reply to "Ken how much has fuel went up in California in the last 18 months"

"...how much has fuel went up..."...What a brilliant mastery of our language...

Posted by Cheap Seats Shaman *= on August 18, 2026, 8:58 am, in reply to "Ken how much has fuel went up in California in the last 18 months"

You are obviously a product of unionized education.

Go piss up a tree you idiot

Posted by Lucky on August 18, 2026, 9:12 am, in reply to ""...how much has fuel went up..."...What a brilliant mastery of our language..."

Cheap ass lousy Trumpster

Oops! Triggered another Leftist, again...

Posted by Cheap Seats Shaman *= on August 18, 2026, 9:30 am, in reply to "Go piss up a tree you idiot"

Knee jerks are an ineffective debating technique.

Per usual the facts don’t support your opinion.

Posted by Arwen on August 18, 2026, 8:40 am, in reply to "It comes down to what people have to do to survive "

Combined statistics show a reduction of roughly one million fewer overall property crimes, thefts, and burglaries nationwide during the Trump Administration.

It seems that maybe you are a product of the Orange Man Bad environment.

Orange Man is bad

Posted by Gustavo on August 18, 2026, 11:07 am, in reply to "Per usual the facts don’t support your opinion."

Openly admitted grabbing woman but their pussy, found guilty of sexual abusing E Jean Carroll costing him $5 million, convicted felon on 36 counts by a jury. a pedophile raping a 13 year old.

Has made a mess as President. Trump and sons raking in $Billons while working families sqeaking by.

Yes, that’s what you and Lucky keep saying…

Posted by Arwen on August 18, 2026, 11:17 am, in reply to "Orange Man is bad "

He also engages in childish insults, vulgarity, and misogyny.

Just. Like. You.

You, see Scalise…you whine about behavior that mirrors your own.

Whine ???

Posted by Gustavo on August 18, 2026, 11:51 am, in reply to "Yes, that’s what you and Lucky keep saying…"

I work and support myself and my family. I nor anyone in my family ever collected unemployment benefits or welfare/medicaid or any other government benefit.

Never an abortion, we celebrated every pregnancy. No President ever made my or broke me. I made my own way in life along with my family.. I will be 74 soon and have yet to file for Social Security benefits.

Yes, but you and Trump engage in similar behaviors

Posted by Arwen on August 18, 2026, 12:23 pm, in reply to "Whine ???"

Here are some examples….

Posted by Arwen on August 18, 2026, 12:33 pm, in reply to "Yes, but you and Trump engage in similar behaviors"

You were both Democrats. (You said recently that you revoked your registration….if true that is another similarity.)

You have both been disrespectful to women. You have insulted me here with vulgar references on a regular basis.

You both have the strong propensity to insult those who disagree with you.as if that lends itself to your credibility.

You are both extremely partisan which disrupts your ability to discuss ideas and solutions.

I respect your success in business, just like I respect Trump’s. You both found ways to create value for other people.

I just wish both of you were able to communicate with logic, reason, and respect.

I never

Posted by Gustavo on August 18, 2026, 12:39 pm, in reply to "Here are some examples…."

Openly admitted grabbing woman but their pussy, never found guilty of sexual abusing E Jean Carroll costing $5 million, never convicted on 36 felony counts by a jury, never was a pedophile raping a 13 year old.

Huge difference. Try again. 😂🤣

Good. You claim you are not a pedophile. Show me where I accused you of that, Mike.

Posted by Arwen on August 18, 2026, 12:56 pm, in reply to "I never"

I didn’t.

But that doesn’t diminish the veracity of the examples I provided.

And we have your word on all of that?

Posted by Cheap Seats Shaman *= on August 18, 2026, 12:07 pm, in reply to "Whine ???"

Sorry, but your word really doesn't mean it's true.

You have a long way to go to prove yourself.

Everything they need to survive will be found in Jail...

Posted by Cheap Seats Shaman *= on August 18, 2026, 8:39 am, in reply to "It comes down to what people have to do to survive "

...where criminals and thieves belong.

So stealing a bar of soap and putting them in prison cost the tax payers $35,000 a year

Posted by Lucky on August 18, 2026, 8:49 am, in reply to "Everything they need to survive will be found in Jail..."

Yes now we understand why our deficit is so high

I doubt you have the intellect to change the laws...

Posted by Cheap Seats Shaman *= on August 18, 2026, 8:56 am, in reply to "So stealing a bar of soap and putting them in prison cost the tax payers $35,000 a year"

...but you're welcome to try.

Besides, those weren't bars of soap being stolen during your "Summer of mostly peaceful Love"...They looked like armloads of Nike shoes and designer clothing.

You are too stupid to understand the laws we have

Posted by Lucky on August 18, 2026, 9:16 am, in reply to "I doubt you have the intellect to change the laws..."

You must have been smoking your meth today . Now go crawl back in your Trumpster you idiot

Then I suppose you have an example of someone doing Hard Time...

Posted by Cheap Seats Shaman *= on August 18, 2026, 9:35 am, in reply to "You are too stupid to understand the laws we have"

...for stealing a bar of soap?

No...I didn't think you did.

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