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PatSeg

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61. Yes

Sat Nov 28, 2020, 11:52 AM

Nov 2020

And we have the bloody nerve to lecture other countries about human rights. There also was a time when we were number one in education worldwide. When I was a kid, there was no expense too great for our schools and I took that for granted at the time.

We were never a perfect nation, but until recent years we were evolving. I don't know when we started to backslide, but I'm thinking it was during the Reagan years. Sadly after Eisenhower, it seems that every republican administration was responsible in some way for our decline. That is probably a bit too simplistic, being as a people, we have changed as well and our elected officials would be a reflection of that.

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Poison gas, firing squads: US approves more execution methods [View all] Judi Lynn Nov 2020 OP

Appears NOT limited to FEDERAL death sentences, if the rule includes: elleng Nov 2020 #1

He only has any say in the Federal executions so not sure what you mean ... mr_lebowski Nov 2020 #4

I agree, which is why I mentioned the apparent inclusion of states' execution plans, in the OP. elleng Nov 2020 #70

Nitrogen gas should be the standard. truthisfreedom Nov 2020 #2

I was going to say, Nitrogen gas doesn't sound bad ... in fact ... why not nitrous? mr_lebowski Nov 2020 #3

Sadly, there's a bit of a helium shortage now that the gov't doesn't store it. truthisfreedom Nov 2020 #5

How about a big giant foot? Or an anvil drop? marble falls Nov 2020 #7

Falling bank safe? n/t Judi Lynn Nov 2020 #9

Bet there's some 'interest' in that bank safe idea. Just make sure it's from Acme Safe! marble falls Nov 2020 #28

Too messy. Think of the janitor that has to clean that up. ahoysrcsm Nov 2020 #81

Think of the guy who has to clean up after a firing squad or after electrocution ... marble falls Nov 2020 #82

Agree.. sedative and nitrogen gas.. nite nite... Then again it's too simple... No million dollar mitch96 Nov 2020 #31

We could hire a "Sadist in Chief" and come up with some real crowd pleases, I bet! marble falls Nov 2020 #35

Nero plays while Rome burns and all those analogies come to mind... nt mitch96 Nov 2020 #38

Or maybe no executions at all? marmar Nov 2020 #43

I've also read that of controlled hypoxia. (Same thing?) forgotmylogin Nov 2020 #56

End all death sentences. All this talk of preferences for methods is unseemly. marble falls Nov 2020 #6

This. marmar Nov 2020 #44

Exactly right! polmaven Nov 2020 #45

State sanctioned murder is murder. I don't get how they don't get it. marble falls Nov 2020 #48

Could not be more correct! polmaven Nov 2020 #60

Exactly PatSeg Nov 2020 #50

Even people right here on DU want it Major Nikon Nov 2020 #52

All the people, even a majority here on DU want the death penalty? Not what I'm seeing... marble falls Nov 2020 #62

I'm not saying a majority here on DU Major Nikon Nov 2020 #65

I know how I feel about being in the exclusive club with Russia, China, Korea, Sudan, Syria, ... marble falls Nov 2020 #53

Yes PatSeg Nov 2020 #61

It may be simplistic, but certanly it describes what happened. marble falls Nov 2020 #63

Funny how you don't PatSeg Nov 2020 #67

It's about diverting attention. Look a squirrel! marble falls Nov 2020 #78

I agree. Solly Mack Nov 2020 #66

seriously LymphocyteLover Nov 2020 #77

ah yes -- the pro life party .... nebby70 Nov 2020 #8

The pro-life party is also the eye for an eye party The Genealogist Nov 2020 #15

Someone from a higher plain once said, IsItJustMe Nov 2020 #85

Exactly. LiberalLovinLug Nov 2020 #76

Why? Wouldn't Joe Biden's DOJ simply re-amend the proposed regulations no_hypocrisy Nov 2020 #10

There are several federal executions scheduled before Biden takes office, including the first WhiskeyGrinder Nov 2020 #22

Lurid headlines draws the morbid like flies. They'll be hanging them from gibbets as trophies next. marble falls Nov 2020 #29

Greenlight for concentration camps, just add collectivism bucolic_frolic Nov 2020 #11

This message was self-deleted by its author Chin music Nov 2020 #26

Absolutely right on the money. They have no concept of going too far. State sanctioned murder is ... marble falls Nov 2020 #30

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Raw meat for the gunhuggers, because the death penalty is given to minorities in disproportionate .. marble falls Nov 2020 #46

Make America Cruel Again vlyons Nov 2020 #12

Making me watch reruns of Trump rallies, gab13by13 Nov 2020 #13

Headline is wrong: not the US approving this, just MF45. sinkingfeeling Nov 2020 #14

Good point. He's throwing raw meat to his followers, it has nothing to do with the nation ... marble falls Nov 2020 #32

I'd like to get back the good old days if there were any. rickyhall Nov 2020 #16

Good News for Modern Man! KPN Nov 2020 #17

Cheer up - there's still the possibility Trump could be found guilty of treason. Vinca Nov 2020 #18

Guillotine is far too quick for Trumps YEARS of crimes. I say strap him to a FailureToCommunicate Nov 2020 #24

Scaphism, please. sir pball Nov 2020 #47

--- and of course. Carlin to the rescue. How to balance the national budget. 3Hotdogs Nov 2020 #19

he ain't leaving, he'll stage a coup and he'll use these methods to get rid of the opposition Demonaut Nov 2020 #20

This message was self-deleted by its author Chin music Nov 2020 #27

Oh, he'll be leaving all right. His crap may linger a bit longer. marble falls Nov 2020 #33

The United States twodogsbarking Nov 2020 #21

Abolish the death penalty. WhiskeyGrinder Nov 2020 #23

Barbaric! 3825-87867 Nov 2020 #25

How about death by Trump Rally? Throck Nov 2020 #34

Do we HAVE to open it? 3825-87867 Nov 2020 #36

Capital punishment is barbaric and applied unfairly Ziggysmom Nov 2020 #37

From a purely statistical standpoint, the system guarantees innocent people will be executed Major Nikon Nov 2020 #54

I couldn't agree more soryang Nov 2020 #74

Because people want their pound of flesh no matter what Major Nikon Nov 2020 #80

- Bigredhunk Nov 2020 #39

Guillotines? He forgot guillotines. NurseJackie Nov 2020 #40

This message was self-deleted by its author Chin music Nov 2020 #42

Don't forget the flaying - drawing and quartering just misses that little sonething special ... marble falls Nov 2020 #83

Firing squads: Jackoff material for deranged children. Like trump. (nt) Paladin Nov 2020 #49

You know, I wonder if this is a jab PatSeg Nov 2020 #51

Surprised he is not holding out for strapping folks to cannon barrels Scalded Nun Nov 2020 #55

He better be careful about this as when MF45's crimes are fully exposed one of those methods might kimbutgar Nov 2020 #57

Thank Bill Barr and his far, far right christian interpretation of the old testament. Hotler Nov 2020 #58

Psychos. BusyBeingBest Nov 2020 #59

Poison gas? I think that's a great idea! JohnnyRingo Nov 2020 #64

So, we can gas the Dumps after conviction for treason. roamer65 Nov 2020 #71

Hang draw and quarter not on the table? BobTheSubgenius Nov 2020 #68

Why not hanging? Isn't that the most traditional method? The bastards! n/t J Magarac Nov 2020 #69

Crucifixion? DemoTex Nov 2020 #72

are we great yet? joanbarnes Nov 2020 #73

Why not crucifixion? Traildogbob Nov 2020 #75

I noticed that "total lack of flattery" isn't one of the new approved methods. LudwigPastorius Nov 2020 #79

He's like Cruella DeVille Danmel Nov 2020 #84

Another band aid for his fragile ego. hay rick Nov 2020 #86

What! No impaling through the anus? Xolodno Nov 2020 #87