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#531 Re: The Garden » US Politics Thread » 464 weeks ago
I think this is more definitive. Previously it was unsubstatiated and Trumps lawyers denied it. Seems like no denying it at this point.
Correct, it wasn't as specific last week, and as you said...denied by Trump's lawyers. Mueller is getting too close, that's why they want to shut it all down. Criminal really. Just criminal. If you believe in the rule of law, then allow the investigation to continue. They had a dozen on Hillary at least, yet can't seem to see much of a reason here. This shouldn't be a partisan thing anymore. If you care about your country at all...
#532 Re: The Garden » US Politics Thread » 464 weeks ago
I personally am a huge winner but i fear greatly for the last Big term consequences.
Big term consequences for this country would be an understatement. Short term WS gains, and long term wins for those who need it least. All while cutting the safety net for the most vulnerable Americans, millions of children without healthcare. It's immoral and as I said prior, it will hurt us when we come up on the next recession. What are the going to do? Cut taxes again? But that's the GOP ideology for you: Always cuts taxes and always more guns. Regardless of what's going on all around them.
And what happened to the fiscal conservatives? ha, nowhere to be seen...UNTIL the tax bill passes, and then they say we can't afford entitlements anymore. Anybody who is middle class that was stupid enough to vote for Trump/GOP deserves everything they get IMO. What's sad are the people who did not, who will pay the price in the long run for this craziness.
Between this tax bill and the clear intent to fire Mueller, they're hell bent on turning us into a banana republic.
#533 Re: The Garden » US Politics Thread » 464 weeks ago
Trump just said "I don't want to talk about pardons yet."
I bet you he pardons Flynn right around Christmas or NYE.
And fire Mueller after the tax plan is passed...
If those both go down, we're in the middle of a constitutional crisis IMO.
#534 Re: The Garden » US Politics Thread » 464 weeks ago
Watch this...no seriously, watch this.
MUST WATCH: Republican @SenJohnKennedy asks one of @realDonaldTrump’s US District Judge nominees basic questions of law & he can’t answer a single one. Hoo-boy. pic.twitter.com/fphQx2o1rc
— Sheldon Whitehouse (@SenWhitehouse) December 15, 2017
#535 Re: The Garden » US Politics Thread » 464 weeks ago
Various tidbits:
1) Downtown Reno is dumpy, but it's being rebuilt away from it's original heavy casino presence. I'd imagine in 10 years it will be a really cool area. Not long ago Reno was bigger than Vegas, believe that or not. However the rest of Reno is gorgeous IMO. Most people visiting don't see much more than downtown or Tahoe.
2) The Fed is raising rates again, this might slow down asset prices. However if this horrible tax bill passes, and it's looking like it might, I'd imagine Wall Street will celebrate, pushing prices up even more. However a recession most certain is in order, as you said, simply by the cyclical nature of the economy. It's almost past due IMO.
3) No way Trump finishes his term. 2020? I find this hard to fathom. Even if he did make it through this term and tried to run, he'll get probably get primaried by the GOP and if he beat that, he'd lose to the Democrat. Trump's approval ratings right now are record lows. Lower than any president at this point in his presidency so far. He's not going to get better, and he's not going to change.
4) It is heavily rumored that Paul Ryan is going to leave. Word is that he doesn't want to be around for the Trump fiasco as it continues to unfold and his party unifies to obstruct justice. This is authoritarianism we're slowly watching unfold masquerading as "special investigations" and "accountability."
5) Omarosa was fired from the White House. She's crazy, and I'm curious what she's going to say/do next.
6) Lindsey Graham said we have a high chance of attacking NK if they launch missiles again...yippie.
So are we having fun yet? Are we going to say there is no difference between the two parties? The two candidates? That a reality TV show and real estate con man is acceptable to run the country? I hope everybody is enjoying this shit show.
#536 Re: The Garden » US Politics Thread » 464 weeks ago
The more we realize Trump wasn’t guilty of collusion, the more the DNC and fringe people will generate new accusations to validate their irrational hatred.
It’s plain as day.
Sure thing dummy. That's why we have two guilty plea deals, and two other arrests so far that we know about. Flynn is working with Mueller, which you also constantly deny is happening. Mueller is moving in on Kushner, and they are freaking out now. It's just an arm's reach away from Trump at this point. We have 30 times where Trump corresponded with Russians that we're aware of. Both son and son in law admitting they went to Russians for dirt on their opponent. Trump openly in cahoots with Wikileaks, who our IC identified as being directly connected to Russia. Trump refusing to impose new sanctions on Russia. Trump working from day one to open a secret back channel with Russia. Trump and friends constantly lying about their communication with Russia. It never stops.
As it's been pointed out to you several times, this investigation is ongoing. Yet somehow you've closed the case, ahead of Mueller no less. Randy and the Scooby Doo gang solving mysteries wherever the pop up.
I don't know why you deny reality and lie the way you do. But you're just kind of a horses's ass, so there is that.
#537 Re: The Garden » US Politics Thread » 465 weeks ago
The closer Mueller and his team get to Trump, the more the GOP are trying to discredit him.
It's plain as day.
#538 Re: The Garden » US Politics Thread » 465 weeks ago
The entire notion that the GOP is going to investigate Mueller for "bias" is akin to obstruction of justice perpetrated by an entire political party IMO. Outrageous in its scope. Even with a hostile state involved in our elections, they're still rolling out the tired old canard: liberal bias. Fox News is essentially state TV now, it's seriously fucked up.
The GOP know what the repercussions for their party will be when the ills of Trump administration comes to light. They're already seeing the consequences now in smaller elections because of Trump. What happened last night is a harbinger of things to come. They know what's around the corner with this investigation, and as usual want to muddy the waters as much as possible.
#539 Re: The Garden » US Politics Thread » 465 weeks ago
I’m impressed with and agree with a lot of the analysis being done here.
Take everything out of it and focus on the fact that Democrats shouldn’t win in Alabama. They eagerly voted for Trump a year ago. He’s not that different from Moore. In the span of a year, they overwhelmingly voted for Trump and then voted for a “liberal democrat.”
I’m still having trouble wrapping my mind around that.
I agree.
#540 Re: The Garden » US Politics Thread » 465 weeks ago
This is very much about Trump. Moore is clearly a disaster of a human being, but this is also about Trump, and frankly the GOP who didn't speak up against Moore en masse.
