It’s not a holiday or observance here, but today is the 60th anniversary of the US Supreme Court decision in Miranda v Arizona. It was the decision that established the legal requirement for police to inform someone they are arresting of their legal rights in the situation. Such as the right to the presence of an attorney, and the right to keep silent.
“Read him his rights” has become a pop culture substitute for “place him under arrest”.
We watch a number of police procedural TV shows which I generally enjoy. But they all seem to frequently rely on suspects making confessions without a lawyer presence. If our teenage daughter is watching with us, I always remind her that if she ever finds herself in any kind of negative interaction with the police, the only thing she should say is “I’d like an attorney present.”
asinine religious (mostly christian) beliefs are given a pass, regardless of their asininity. e.g. the mormons. or how about the laying of hands in the oval office?
asinine beliefs like believing in bigfoot or flat earth, not so much.
Wait, what? Bigfoot is not real? Next, you'll be claiming Nessie doesn't exist.
They'll take my Nessie from my cold, wooly-gloved hands.
Under the 2015 JCOPA deal with Iran, in exchange for lifting economic sanctions, Iran agreed to restrictions on Iran’s production and storage of enriched nuclear materials, to allow International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) inspectors to gain access to sites where activity related to the nuclear program was suspected to occur, and to adhere to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty which included not pursuing nuclear weapons. Critics – not the least of whom was Donald Trump - didn’t like the Sunset clause that allowed the enrichment regulations to expire by 2031, the release of Iranian funds, and the fact that the terms didn’t place prohibitions on Iran funding so-called proxy groups such as Hamas and Hezbollah. According to Ben Rhodes, a security adviser for Obama, Netanyahu was livid about that lack of proxy controls. Obama said the deal wasn't perfect but it was the best attainable at the time.
Trump pulled the USA out of the JCOPA in 2018, an action which freed Iran to fully pursue an unchecked nuclear capability. Thus, if there has been any buildup by Iran, it's due to Trump. A few months ago, under the guise of dealing with an impending nuclear attack by Iran, we attacked Iran in an illegal war. The attack was pointless and did more to set off a global economic mess, further destabilize and radicalize the middle east, and alienate our allies around the world than anything else. In fact, IAEA Director General Grossi said there was no evidence that Iran was manufacturing atomic weapons and in a March 1st congressional briefing, Trump administration/Pentagon officials admitted there was no intelligence concerning an attack by Iran.
But, Trump knew better.
Now Trump is claiming (for the 38th time) the war is over and a deal is imminent. The deal announced by Trump a few days ago is vague and has no concrete terms other than a “commitment by Iran’s government to re-open the Strait of Hormuz”. In turn, the U.S. agrees to a ceasefire and a 60-day period of negotiations over the future of Iran’s nuclear program commences.
Speaking to CBS news about the newest deal, Hegseth said that the administration was “open to the IAEA running future inspections” but disagreed with Trump as to whether the US or another group would directly be in charge of removing and eradicating Iran’s existing supply of enriched uranium. It also was confirmed by Hegseth and others that the administration is “open” to lifting economic sanctions and unfreezing Iranian funds in U.S. banking systems if Tehran’s government adheres to whatever terms emerge in the future.
For all this, it pretty much looks like we are right back at the 2015 JCOPA agreement…if that. To Trump, it's "the best deal, the greatest deal ever, and something only I could accomplish:
Trump is a dangerous idiot. Anyone who cannot see that and votes for another MAGA candidate is an effing moron.
Trump this morning - don't believe the people who told you he had a peace deal with Iran. Quote: "Very dishonorable people to deal with. With them, there is no such thing as dealing in good faith. AMAZING!"
No one would know more about being "dishonorable", "not dealing in good faith" and "pathetic" than Donald J Trump.
asinine religious (mostly christian) beliefs are given a pass, regardless of their asininity. e.g. the mormons. or how about the laying of hands in the oval office?
asinine beliefs like believing in bigfoot or flat earth, not so much.
Wait, what? Bigfoot is not real? Next, you'll be claiming Nessie doesn't exist.
My friend the Crow, stops by regularly for a cat food snack. As I read about their fondness for shiny objects I tried leaving a key near the dish. So far no interest so I'm looking for something shiny yet safe for him to carry off.
Try wrapping the key in some aluminium foil.
Are there any nearby hardware stores where you can cadge a small sample of a mirror tile to try. Also, see if there are any glass cutting or mirror stores in the area where you might be able to relieve them of a small piece of suitably-blunted-edge mirror. (Tell them you are working on a mosaic and one small sample is all you need.)
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mrincredible
It’s not a holiday or observance here, but today is the 60th anniversary of the US Supreme Court decision in Miranda v Arizona. It was the decision that established the legal requirement for police to inform someone they are arresting of their legal rights in the situation. Such as the right to the presence of an attorney, and the right to keep silent.
“Read him his rights” has become a pop culture substitute for “place him under arrest”.
We watch a number of police procedural TV shows which I generally enjoy. But they all seem to frequently rely on suspects making confessions without a lawyer presence. If our teenage daughter is watching with us, I always remind her that if she ever finds herself in any kind of negative interaction with the police, the only thing she should say is “I’d like an attorney present.”
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They'll take my Nessie from my cold, wooly-gloved hands.
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Under the 2015 JCOPA deal with Iran, in exchange for lifting economic sanctions, Iran agreed to restrictions on Iran’s production and storage of enriched nuclear materials, to allow International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) inspectors to gain access to sites where activity related to the nuclear program was suspected to occur, and to adhere to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty which included not pursuing nuclear weapons. Critics – not the least of whom was Donald Trump - didn’t like the Sunset clause that allowed the enrichment regulations to expire by 2031, the release of Iranian funds, and the fact that the terms didn’t place prohibitions on Iran funding so-called proxy groups such as Hamas and Hezbollah. According to Ben Rhodes, a security adviser for Obama, Netanyahu was livid about that lack of proxy controls. Obama said the deal wasn't perfect but it was the best attainable at the time.
Trump pulled the USA out of the JCOPA in 2018, an action which freed Iran to fully pursue an unchecked nuclear capability. Thus, if there has been any buildup by Iran, it's due to Trump. A few months ago, under the guise of dealing with an impending nuclear attack by Iran, we attacked Iran in an illegal war. The attack was pointless and did more to set off a global economic mess, further destabilize and radicalize the middle east, and alienate our allies around the world than anything else. In fact, IAEA Director General Grossi said there was no evidence that Iran was manufacturing atomic weapons and in a March 1st congressional briefing, Trump administration/Pentagon officials admitted there was no intelligence concerning an attack by Iran.
But, Trump knew better.
Now Trump is claiming (for the 38th time) the war is over and a deal is imminent. The deal announced by Trump a few days ago is vague and has no concrete terms other than a “commitment by Iran’s government to re-open the Strait of Hormuz”. In turn, the U.S. agrees to a ceasefire and a 60-day period of negotiations over the future of Iran’s nuclear program commences.
Speaking to CBS news about the newest deal, Hegseth said that the administration was “open to the IAEA running future inspections” but disagreed with Trump as to whether the US or another group would directly be in charge of removing and eradicating Iran’s existing supply of enriched uranium. It also was confirmed by Hegseth and others that the administration is “open” to lifting economic sanctions and unfreezing Iranian funds in U.S. banking systems if Tehran’s government adheres to whatever terms emerge in the future.
For all this, it pretty much looks like we are right back at the 2015 JCOPA agreement…if that. To Trump, it's "the best deal, the greatest deal ever, and something only I could accomplish:
Trump is a dangerous idiot. Anyone who cannot see that and votes for another MAGA candidate is an effing moron.
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Norman_Bates
No one would know more about being "dishonorable", "not dealing in good faith" and "pathetic" than Donald J Trump.
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I walked past our rhododendron just now and the whole bush is abuzz.
Morganna
Wait, what? Bigfoot is not real? Next, you'll be claiming Nessie doesn't exist.
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Try wrapping the key in some aluminium foil.
Are there any nearby hardware stores where you can cadge a small sample of a mirror tile to try. Also, see if there are any glass cutting or mirror stores in the area where you might be able to relieve them of a small piece of suitably-blunted-edge mirror. (Tell them you are working on a mosaic and one small sample is all you need.)
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David Hockney, British artist. Age 88.
https://www.myartbroker.com/artist-david-hockney/articles/david-hockney-paintings
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I set my personal record for consecutive words without a mistake or incorrect guess at 42.
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