Yes that is absolutely true. That has nothing to do with whether or not a government should have the right to legally prevent women from voluntarily wearing it.

Look, it’s only forced in the hardcore Gulf State and Islamist countries, sure. But you do see the burkha elsewhere- it’s just not on the majority of women. You see it in pre-war Syria, Pakistan, Jordan, Morrocco, India, Kazakhstan, etc- it’s just one of many clothing options for women there so it’s not really common.…

While that is true, banning them in Western countries where women are not forced to wear them does not make any sense.

To be fair, Newt Gingrich is a lot of hateful and dreadful things, but he is not a white supremacist nor even particularly racist. He has said some problematic things about race and class, but he’s also discussed systemic racism and the discrimination that blacks face on a daily basis. He’s talked about these things…

Beck has had a change of hearts recently. Who knows how honest it is. In any case, he’s an idiot.

Thiel is worse than a dipshit. He’s a tech billionaire with delusions of himself as an ubermensch. He questions women’s right to vote, doesn’t believe in social security, and gave 100K to a white supremacist. He didn’t fund that lawsuit because of Hulk Hogan. He funded it because they reported that he is gay. And…

Peter Thiel again. I didn’t know he was helping with the transition. That man is a terrifying ideologue and bigot. Trump is a big enough idiot to be led by people like Thiel and his John Galt fantasies and brutality for everyone who disagrees with him. Let’s keep in mind that aside from breaking Gawker because of a…

Thanks.

Oh my. Thanks. I didn’t know this.

AGAIN I never said it was something that anyone could do. My point is that it is not nearly so difficult as you and many others are making it out to be. There is a huge variety of paths available to move abroad. It is easier for Americans to do this than just about anyone else in the world. Every path I named (and all…

Was he actually ever stupid though? Seems like he was just socially awkward. But I dunno.

How’s that swamp draining going?

Wait, what? Kellyanne Conway’s brother’s company is Blackwater???? I had no idea.

I can never remember if potato or tomato has an E at the end, and I think of Dan Quayle every time I struggle with that. Likewise, develop and envelope.

I probably should give you a clearer response. Sorry for being snarky.

Ha ha. Did you even read my post?

It’s a global world. You don’t have to stay to fight. Fighting and living abroad are not mutually exclusive.

Yes there is truth to this. Aside from competitive professionals who can get good jobs in other countries, the people who will have the easiest time moving abroad are Americans with a college degree (in anything) who are poor and own no assets. In some cases, it might even be the best move you could make, financially,…

Have you ever had a house burn down? You don’t stay in the ashes and rebuild. You move. If you have insurance, then perhaps you move back after it’s all rebuilt. If you don’t, you just leave.

What does that mean? The government does not take your money from you if you leave the US. That’s nonsense.