Great Trump 2020 Kickoff, but What About the Squirrel?!

 

I tuned in a little late to the official Trump 2020 Kickoff Campaign in Orlando, FL last evening. The house was packed with over 20,000 people and it appeared to be a rousing success. As it wrapped up, Fox News was running a ticker tape across the bottom screen of other important news in case you missed something. I definitely missed something.

Apparently, a man in Alabama was keeping a pet squirrel. It is illegal to keep a pet squirrel in Alabama. There’s more: He was also keeping it as an attack squirrel, and supposedly let it loose on one too many people. Someone finally called the cops.

The owner would feed the squirrel meth to keep it aggressive and ready. When the police arrived, the idiot was arrested for illegal substances … and keeping a pet squirrel.  The police had to let the squirrel go, according to the ticker news, as there was no safe way to test a squirrel for meth. No – I’m not making it up!

I’m glad one of Trump’s many accomplishments highlighted this evening has been to crack down on illegal drugs! Not even a squirrel is immune these days!

On behalf of all squirrels, Make America Safe Again!

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  1. Randy Webster Inactive
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    Front Seat Cat: There’s more….He was also keeping it as an attack squirrel

    Just be glad he didn’t also have an attack moose.

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  2. Arahant Member
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    Randy Webster (View Comment):

    Front Seat Cat: There’s more….He was also keeping it as an attack squirrel

    Just be glad he didn’t also have an attack moose.

    Squirrels are much worse:

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  3. Brian Watt Inactive
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    Gee, I wonder what meth fed to a pit bull would do.

    I just love the Libertarian argument that people should be able to use mind/brain altering drugs in the privacy of their own homes because they won’t be a danger to anyone else. When a chemical diminishes or disables the normal functioning of the brain to make common sense, rational decisions, why in the world does anyone think that people will somehow act responsibly and not bring harm to others?

    Here’s a delightful story from Pennsylvania earlier this year:

    WEST CHESTER — A Honey Brook man and his wife who authorities said forced at least one of their minor children to take crystal methamphetamine have been arrested.

    Harold Nuse, 43, and his wife, Brandy Nuse, of 47 Egan Circle, were arrested and charged with endangering the welfare of children, criminal conspiracy, drug delivery and other offenses.

    The investigation began Dec. 24, 2018, when state troopers were in a Walmart parking lot in West Sadsbury Township at 3:45 a.m. conducting a DUI stop and noticed a 2000 Chevrolet Silverado parked but running in the parking lot.

    Troopers saw three young children in the back seat of the truck in near-freezing temperature. Troopers later determined that the truck had been running for more than an hour.

    In plain view, troopers saw a 9 mm pistol on the center console. The ammunition for the pistol was above the front visor.

    The children, all boys, were ages 11, 8, and 6. The boys were asleep. When the troopers woke them up, the boys told troopers that they did not know where their parents were or when they would be coming back.

    One of the boys said that Harold Nuse had been feeding him crystal methamphetamine on at least five occasions. He said he took him to a shed located at 47 Egan Circle, and made him stick a chunk of crystal meth under his tongue and waited for it to dissolve.

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  4. Mim526 Inactive
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    Brian Watt (View Comment):

    Gee, I wonder what meth fed to a pit bull would do.

    I just love the Libertarian argument that people should be able to use mind/brain altering drugs in the privacy of their own homes because they won’t be a danger to anyone else. When a chemical diminishes or disables the normal functioning of the brain to make common sense, rational decisions, why in the world does anyone think that people will somehow act responsibly and not bring harm to others?

    Here’s a delightful story from Pennsylvania earlier this year:

    WEST CHESTER — A Honey Brook man and his wife who authorities said forced at least one of their minor children to take crystal methamphetamine have been arrested.

    Harold Nuse, 43, and his wife, Brandy Nuse, of 47 Egan Circle, were arrested and charged with endangering the welfare of children, criminal conspiracy, drug delivery and other offenses.

    The investigation began Dec. 24, 2018, when state troopers were in a Walmart parking lot in West Sadsbury Township at 3:45 a.m. conducting a DUI stop and noticed a 2000 Chevrolet Silverado parked but running in the parking lot.

    Troopers saw three young children in the back seat of the truck in near-freezing temperature. Troopers later determined that the truck had been running for more than an hour.

    In plain view, troopers saw a 9 mm pistol on the center console. The ammunition for the pistol was above the front visor.

    The children, all boys, were ages 11, 8, and 6. The boys were asleep. When the troopers woke them up, the boys told troopers that they did not know where their parents were or when they would be coming back.

    One of the boys said that Harold Nuse had been feeding him crystal methamphetamine on at least five occasions. He said he took him to a shed located at 47 Egan Circle, and made him stick a chunk of crystal meth under his tongue and waited for it to dissolve.

    I’m sick.  What are we doing to our children?  Once adults like Harold and Brandy Nuse have hurt/damaged children I confess redemption takes a back seat for me.  I don’t really care about whether they get life-saving ER treatment, drug rehab, etc.  These two are monsters and I’d be fine if they were put out of their misery permanently.  Their most important job was to protect three boys, and instead they chose to become the greatest danger to them.

    Thank God for the troopers, and bless those three boys who I hope have been removed to a better environment.

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  5. Front Seat Cat Member
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    Randy Webster (View Comment):

    Front Seat Cat: There’s more….He was also keeping it as an attack squirrel

    Just be glad he didn’t also have an attack moose.

    There’s moose in Alabama?

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  6. Front Seat Cat Member
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    Brian Watt (View Comment):

    Gee, I wonder what meth fed to a pit bull would do.

    I just love the Libertarian argument that people should be able to use mind/brain altering drugs in the privacy of their own homes because they won’t be a danger to anyone else. When a chemical diminishes or disables the normal functioning of the brain to make common sense, rational decisions, why in the world does anyone think that people will somehow act responsibly and not bring harm to others?

    Here’s a delightful story from Pennsylvania earlier this year:

    WEST CHESTER — A Honey Brook man and his wife who authorities said forced at least one of their minor children to take crystal methamphetamine have been arrested.

    Harold Nuse, 43, and his wife, Brandy Nuse, of 47 Egan Circle, were arrested and charged with endangering the welfare of children, criminal conspiracy, drug delivery and other offenses.

    The investigation began Dec. 24, 2018, when state troopers were in a Walmart parking lot in West Sadsbury Township at 3:45 a.m. conducting a DUI stop and noticed a 2000 Chevrolet Silverado parked but running in the parking lot.

    Troopers saw three young children in the back seat of the truck in near-freezing temperature. Troopers later determined that the truck had been running for more than an hour.

    In plain view, troopers saw a 9 mm pistol on the center console. The ammunition for the pistol was above the front visor.

    The children, all boys, were ages 11, 8, and 6. The boys were asleep. When the troopers woke them up, the boys told troopers that they did not know where their parents were or when they would be coming back.

    One of the boys said that Harold Nuse had been feeding him crystal methamphetamine on at least five occasions. He said he took him to a shed located at 47 Egan Circle, and made him stick a chunk of crystal meth under his tongue and waited for it to dissolve.

    Some people should never be parents – and thank God those kids were rescued.

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  7. Front Seat Cat Member
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    Apparently squirrels will attack without meth:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ghwZvh6Q1bY

     

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  8. Arahant Member
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    Front Seat Cat (View Comment):

    Randy Webster (View Comment):

    Front Seat Cat: There’s more….He was also keeping it as an attack squirrel

    Just be glad he didn’t also have an attack moose.

    There’s moose in Alabama?

    Imports.

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  9. Blondie Thatcher
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    @arahant, what does it say about me that we had the same first thought? I’m concerned.

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  10. Arahant Member
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    Blondie (View Comment):
    I’m concerned.

    You should be.

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  11. Matt Balzer, Imperialist Claw Member
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    Arahant (View Comment):

    Front Seat Cat (View Comment):

    Randy Webster (View Comment):

    Front Seat Cat: There’s more….He was also keeping it as an attack squirrel

    Just be glad he didn’t also have an attack moose.

    There’s moose in Alabama?

    Imports.

    What, are American moose not good enough? 

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  12. Arahant Member
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    Matt Balzer, Imperialist Claw (View Comment):
    What, are American moose not good enough?

    I meant imports into Alabama, not specifying point of origin. If you want to give them yours, go for it.

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  13. CJ Inactive
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    Brian Watt (View Comment):
    I just love the Libertarian argument that people should be able to use mind/brain altering drugs in the privacy of their own homes because they won’t be a danger to anyone else. When a chemical diminishes or disables the normal functioning of the brain to make common sense, rational decisions, why in the world does anyone think that people will somehow act responsibly and not bring harm to others?

    You mean like alcohol?

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  14. E. Kent Golding Moderator
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    Arahant (View Comment):

    Front Seat Cat (View Comment):

    Randy Webster (View Comment):

    Front Seat Cat: There’s more….He was also keeping it as an attack squirrel

    Just be glad he didn’t also have an attack moose.

    There’s moose in Alabama?

    Imports.

    Illegal Alien Moose

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  15. Arahant Member
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    E. Kent Golding (View Comment):
    Illegal Alien Moose

    Doing the jobs American Meese won’t do.

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  16. Brian Watt Inactive
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    CJ (View Comment):

    Brian Watt (View Comment):
    I just love the Libertarian argument that people should be able to use mind/brain altering drugs in the privacy of their own homes because they won’t be a danger to anyone else. When a chemical diminishes or disables the normal functioning of the brain to make common sense, rational decisions, why in the world does anyone think that people will somehow act responsibly and not bring harm to others?

    You mean like alcohol?

    Ah, the argument that crystal meth is no more dangerous if as widely available as alcohol in beer, wine and harder liquor. You keep working on that. If I drink a glass of wine or a beer every day for one month while you ingest crystal meth every day for one month, let me know what rehab center or hospital I should contact to follow up on your findings.

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  17. Sweezle Inactive
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    The Trump rally was good. Loved seeing Melania introduce Trump.  My favorite line was Trump comparing what would happen if he refused to disclose an email that was a love note to Melania. A contrast to Hilary’s going uninvestigated.  

    Squirrels can be nasty – even if you just feed them crackers or nuts at the park.

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  18. Front Seat Cat Member
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    Sweezle (View Comment):

    The Trump rally was good. Loved seeing Melania introduce Trump. My favorite line was Trump comparing what would happen if he refused to disclose an email that was a love note to Melania. A contrast to Hilary’s going uninvestigated.

    Squirrels can be nasty – even if you just feed them crackers or nuts at the park.

    Do you know that from first hand experience?

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  19. Mim526 Inactive
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    I wasn’t able to watch the rally and have noticed a few comments online like this about a more negative tone to the tenor of the rally.

    In first 1/2 hr of his announcement speech for a 2nd term, the prevailing tone of #Trump‘s address is anger -rage, even. If, in fact, he has managed so many amazing achievements during his 1st term, then why should he and his supporters burn with such intense resentment and fury?

    Was wondering if those who did watch agree, and, if so, what you think about campaigning on accomplishments vs. this other approach in order to win the 2020 election?

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  20. Arahant Member
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    Mim526 (View Comment):

    I wasn’t able to watch the rally and have noticed a few comments online like this about a more negative tone to the tenor of the rally.

    In first 1/2 hr of his announcement speech for a 2nd term, the prevailing tone of #Trump‘s address is anger -rage, even. If, in fact, he has managed so many amazing achievements during his 1st term, then why should he and his supporters burn with such intense resentment and fury?

    Was wondering if those who did watch agree, and, if so, what you think about campaigning on accomplishments vs. this other approach in order to win the 2020 election?

    People see what they are.

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  21. Sweezle Inactive
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    Front Seat Cat (View Comment):

    Sweezle (View Comment):

    The Trump rally was good. Loved seeing Melania introduce Trump. My favorite line was Trump comparing what would happen if he refused to disclose an email that was a love note to Melania. A contrast to Hilary’s going uninvestigated.

    Squirrels can be nasty – even if you just feed them crackers or nuts at the park.

    Do you know that from first hand experience?

    Yes. What started as a nice picnic & later became a baseball game for dads & a squirrel feeding fest for moms & kids became total mayhem when two squirrels dropped out of a tree and terrorized one of our dogs. It was a mess. 

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  22. Arahant Member
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    Sweezle (View Comment):
    Yes. What started as a nice picnic & later became a baseball game for dads & a squirrel feeding fest for moms & kids became total mayhem when two squirrels dropped out of a tree and terrorized one of our dogs. It was a mess. 

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  23. Kay of MT Inactive
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    Mim526 (View Comment):
    Was wondering if those who did watch agree, and, if so, what you think about campaigning on accomplishments vs. this other approach in order to win the 2020 election?

    I watched and do not agree. He was putting on a show, a good show, and I loved it. He hit all the negatives, those who are hindering,  as well as all the positives, those who are helping him attain his goals. 

    There are videos available to still watch his speech @mim526 and see for yourself.

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  24. CJ Inactive
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    Brian Watt (View Comment):

    CJ (View Comment):

    Brian Watt (View Comment):
    I just love the Libertarian argument that people should be able to use mind/brain altering drugs in the privacy of their own homes because they won’t be a danger to anyone else. When a chemical diminishes or disables the normal functioning of the brain to make common sense, rational decisions, why in the world does anyone think that people will somehow act responsibly and not bring harm to others?

    You mean like alcohol?

    Ah, the argument that crystal meth is no more dangerous if as widely available as alcohol in beer, wine and harder liquor. You keep working on that. If I drink a glass of wine or a beer every day for one month while you ingest crystal meth every day for one month, let me know what rehab center or hospital I should contact to follow up on your findings.

    No, I am not arguing that the dosages required for abuse are the same for both drugs. I will gladly grant you that meth is more addictive than alcohol. Your anecdote about the meth parents is heartbreaking, but surely you acknowledge that there are also cases of neglectful alcoholic parents who give their children alcohol. How would the argument for prohibition for one differ from the other?

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  25. Brian Watt Inactive
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    CJ (View Comment):

    Brian Watt (View Comment):

    CJ (View Comment):

    Brian Watt (View Comment):
    I just love the Libertarian argument that people should be able to use mind/brain altering drugs in the privacy of their own homes because they won’t be a danger to anyone else. When a chemical diminishes or disables the normal functioning of the brain to make common sense, rational decisions, why in the world does anyone think that people will somehow act responsibly and not bring harm to others?

    You mean like alcohol?

    Ah, the argument that crystal meth is no more dangerous if as widely available as alcohol in beer, wine and harder liquor. You keep working on that. If I drink a glass of wine or a beer every day for one month while you ingest crystal meth every day for one month, let me know what rehab center or hospital I should contact to follow up on your findings.

    No, I am not arguing that the dosages required for abuse are the same for both drugs. I will gladly grant you that meth is more addictive than alcohol. Your anecdote about the meth parents is heartbreaking, but surely you acknowledge that there are also cases of neglectful alcoholic parents who give their children alcohol. How would the argument for prohibition for one differ from the other?

    You answer your own question. “I will gladly grant you that meth is more addictive than alcohol”. I would only add that it’s vastly more potent in damaging neurons and critical brain functions even when taken in small doses than similar doses of alcohol. While alcohol abuse is an unfortunate by-product of more benign and widespread alcohol consumption, especially given the vast amount of available alcohol products on the market, and should always be addressed, it pales in comparison to the neurological destruction as a result of continued use of drugs like meth and heroin which if legalized would have a devastating effect on society. The current opioid crisis should be a warning of what would happen except on a much more massive scale – where families are destroyed and children need to removed from parents to be cared for and protected by the state.  

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  26. Mim526 Inactive
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    Kay of MT (View Comment):

    Mim526 (View Comment):
    Was wondering if those who did watch agree, and, if so, what you think about campaigning on accomplishments vs. this other approach in order to win the 2020 election?

    I watched and do not agree. He was putting on a show, a good show, and I loved it. He hit all the negatives, those who are hindering, as well as all the positives, those who are helping him attain his goals.

    There are videos available to still watch his speech @mim526 and see for yourself.

    Arahant (View Comment):

    Mim526 (View Comment):

    I wasn’t able to watch the rally and have noticed a few comments online like this about a more negative tone to the tenor of the rally.

    In first 1/2 hr of his announcement speech for a 2nd term, the prevailing tone of #Trump‘s address is anger -rage, even. If, in fact, he has managed so many amazing achievements during his 1st term, then why should he and his supporters burn with such intense resentment and fury?

    Was wondering if those who did watch agree, and, if so, what you think about campaigning on accomplishments vs. this other approach in order to win the 2020 election?

    People see what they are.

    Okay, I’ve watched Trump’s address for myself now.  Huge crowd/enthusiasm is not reflected in the tweet that commented on rage.  The ‘negative’ was a mix of pretty standard opposing party stuff combined with calling out Democrat lunacy, of which there is plenty.  He did include accomplishments in the speech.  Overall impression is he has tightened it up from last campaign.  

    If the economy stays strong, my guess is Trump wins re-election.  Seems like we barely got past the last election and here we are again.

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  27. Doug Watt Member
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    I never ran into a squirrel that was doing  meth, or a squirrel in a park with a short dog of MD 20/20 concealed in a paper bag when I was on the streets. I did arrest two legged squirrels that tried to claim intoxication was a valid defense in the commission of a crime.

    Squirrels can be dangerous.

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