Jon Ham

In control of what? Making themselves money?

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But his campaign was terrible. He also comes off as whiny. I don't mind it because he is the best Governor in the country and has been. But it is hard for me to see him winning the nomination given how poorly his performed in 2024.

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He’s awesome at actually being an executive, but not good at “playing politician” - at least from what I saw in the 2024 primary. It’s too bad, because that’s actually the traits of someone who you should want to lead.

It’s not even a debate anymore.

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I wish people would have said something before 2024.

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“63% of Independents and 44% of Republicans don’t want Trump to run” -5/06/23 LINK

“In 2012, articles were written about how Romney could be the last baby boomer to run for President. 12 years later, 30% of Republicans were obsessed with the idea of trotting out a boomer who already had his chances instead of passing the torch to a more electable, more conservative Gen-X candidate in his prime.” LINK

“Let’s say Trump wins the primary, wins the general, and gets a narrow GOP majority in the legislature for 2 years. What happens next? What’s the realistic best case of what he will do to dismantle the swamp?” -Jon Ham 5/26/23

“no organization, certainly not the Republican Party that I used to be a part of, would put up with a loser that loses in '17, '18, '19, '20, '21, '22, '23," he added. "Yet, they're still embracing a loser because they would rather be victims than winners." LINK

“Trump largely is the reason why the Michigan Republican Party is dead.” Last year, Trump’s endorsed candidates in Michigan were among the loudest in repeating his unfounded claims that the 2020 election was rigged. In November, the statewide candidates he backed were overwhelmingly defeated, including Tudor Dixon, who lost by more than 10 percentage points to Whitmer. Michigan Republicans controlled all levels of state government from 2011 to 2019. Now, they are powerless for the first time in 40 years.” 6/26/23 LINK

“Trump performed worse in GOP swing state counties in 2020 than he did in 2016” LINK

“Trump and drunk Giuliani were the only two wanting to claim victory on 2020 election night.” LINK

“Trump’s 2024 campaign is nothing more than a kamikaze run at the Republican Party, destroying its chances of allowing a new generation of leadership to fight the Democratic Party’s agenda.” LINK

“[Trump] has lost a step as a candidate — and that his streak of losing elections himself and bringing down the Republican Party is set to continue.” 8/12/23 LINK

“In Vivekmentum we see that Trumpism (or the con that is Trumpism) can in fact scale. Stuart Stevens, a former GOP operative who is firmly in the Never Trump camp, told me on the phone, “The party has become less educated and with that comes a higher susceptibility to conspiracy, fraud, and snake oil salesman.” From Trump to Vivek: Republicans are fixated on smooth talking phonies over policy LINK

Sup sounds like a self-important moron btw.

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would've been a better vid if the black dude didn't feel the need to edit himself into the video. Commentary vids suck

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Thanks for your….commentary.

The Boy Scouts of America (BSA) was founded in 1910 to help young boys develop leadership skills, learn practical abilities, explore the outdoors, and become responsible citizens. For much of its history, the organization’s traditional Scouting programs were designed exclusively for boys. Girls who wanted similar opportunities could participate in a separate organization called the Girl Scouts of the USA, which was founded by Juliette Gordon Low in 1912. Although the two organizations shared some goals, such as community service, outdoor activities, and personal development, they operated independently. Over time, however, more girls and families began expressing interest in joining the Boy Scouts of America because they wanted access to its specific activities, advancement opportunities, and awards. These requests eventually helped lead to one of the biggest changes in the organization’s history.

Although the Boy Scouts of America did not initially allow girls into its traditional programs, it began opening certain programs to them decades before its major changes in 2018 and 2019. In 1969, girls were allowed to participate as associate members in Explorer posts, which focused on activities related to careers and other interests. By 1971, Exploring had become fully coeducational, meaning that both boys and girls could participate as registered members. Other programs, including Venturing and Sea Scouting, eventually provided additional opportunities for girls and young women. Women also gradually gained more opportunities to serve as adult leaders and volunteers throughout the organization. These developments demonstrated that the BSA was willing to expand its membership while maintaining separate rules for its traditional programs.

A major turning point came on October 11, 2017, when the Boy Scouts of America announced that girls would be allowed to join Cub Scouts and that an older-youth program would be opened to girls as well. The decision followed years of requests from families and girls who wanted the same Scouting opportunities available to boys. The organization also conducted research and gathered feedback from parents, current members, volunteers, and young people. In 2018, girls began joining Cub Scout packs, which serve children from kindergarten through fifth grade. Packs could include separate dens for boys and girls, allowing both to participate in the same overall Cub Scout organization while retaining single-gender dens. This change gave girls access to traditional Scouting activities, including camping, outdoor adventures, learning new skills, and earning awards.

The next major milestone occurred on February 1, 2019, when girls were officially allowed to join Scouts BSA, the program for older youth previously known as Boy Scouts. The name was changed to Scouts BSA so that both boys and girls could participate without changing the name of the overall organization at that time. Girls could now work toward the Eagle Scout rank, the highest achievement in Scouts BSA. Like boys, they could earn merit badges, develop leadership skills, participate in outdoor adventures, and complete the requirements necessary to become Eagle Scouts. Troops for older youth remained single-gender, meaning that girls joined girls’ troops and boys joined boys’ troops, although linked troops could share certain organizational resources. In 2021, the first large group of young women earned the Eagle Scout rank, demonstrating how quickly girls had begun taking advantage of the new opportunities.

The decision to welcome girls into Cub Scouts and Scouts BSA represented a significant change in the history of American Scouting. Supporters argued that girls deserved access to the same opportunities for leadership, outdoor education, personal growth, and achievement that boys had enjoyed for generations. Others questioned whether the change would affect the traditional identity of the Boy Scouts or overlap with the mission of the Girl Scouts of the USA. Despite these debates, the organization continued developing programs intended to serve young people of different backgrounds and interests. In 2024, the Boy Scouts of America announced that it would change its name to Scouting America, effective February 8, 2025, reflecting its commitment to welcoming all eligible young people. Today, girls and boys can participate in Cub Scouts and Scouts BSA, while certain programs, such as Venturing and Sea Scouting, offer coeducational experiences. The history of girls joining the organization illustrates how Scouting has evolved to provide more young people with opportunities to learn, serve their communities, and become leaders.

How insecure do you have to be in your manhood/sexuality to call other people gay because they know about something you don’t?

“Listening to podcasts is gay! As a 100% straight man I prefer to spend my time watching dudes in tights jump on each other!”

Dude has three young kids, a supportive pretty wife who’s been with him since the beginning and who runs her own successful business, and one of the best jobs in the world where he’s made millions by just showing up to a studio a few days a week and shooting the shite and having fun with his friends for a couple hours.

He threw it all away over a high school level infatuation with an employee who was obsessed with him (that’s the belief and it hasn’t been denied). After he has several times over the years called cheaters pathetic idiots.