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Frasier Balzov

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5. I think Jon Stewart's major point

Reply to TexasTowelie (Original post)

Tue Jan 28, 2025, 02:15 AM

Jan 28

is that so-called checks and balances are not the salvation we assume they are, and that the system is flawed.

He summed it up when he said "Don't hate the player, hate the founding fathers."

A person lacking wisdom or a conscience has all the same power as someone who is wise, moral and self-restrained.

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Jon Stewart On Whether Dems' "Trump Is a Fascist" Accusations Are Warranted - The Daily Show [View all] TexasTowelie Jan 27 OP

jumped the shark lapfog_1 Jan 28 #1

He's downplaying the threat. Andy Canuck Jan 28 #2

Yikes! We need tariffs on DeepSeek (like electric cars) LOL; and how is it I'd only see the ax throw video and not.... NowsTheTime Jan 28 #3

Sorry, Jon. intheflow Jan 28 #4

I think Jon Stewart's major point Frasier Balzov Jan 28 #5

I hate the player. choie Jan 28 #6

I appreciate John Stewart....whether you agree with every nuance of what is said. NowsTheTime Jan 29 #7