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Post by cakewench on Aug 6, 2018 5:39:15 GMT -6
New week, new thread, new insanity.
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Post by cakewench on Aug 6, 2018 5:40:16 GMT -6
Trump supporter threatens CNN reporters on CSPAN call:
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Post by cakewench on Aug 6, 2018 7:03:36 GMT -6
Cackling:
I mean, weirder shit has happened so far...
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Post by cakewench on Aug 6, 2018 7:53:12 GMT -6
Talking to myself this morning, but whatever, this is great news - Apple has completely removed Alex Jones' entire podcast library from iTunes. Looks like Facebook and Spotify are also following suit, if I understand the article correctly.
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Post by dc2london on Aug 6, 2018 8:06:58 GMT -6
Preet and Ben having breakfast together is everything my morning needed
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Post by mb3 on Aug 6, 2018 8:08:58 GMT -6
Talking to myself this morning, but whatever, this is great news - Apple has completely removed Alex Jones' entire podcast library from iTunes. Looks like Facebook and Spotify are also following suit, if I understand the article correctly. *cue countdown to him complaining about being broke or something now*
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Post by jkjacq on Aug 6, 2018 8:09:03 GMT -6
Talking to myself this morning, but whatever, this is great news - Apple has completely removed Alex Jones' entire podcast library from iTunes. Looks like Facebook and Spotify are also following suit, if I understand the article correctly. I'm 'listening' to you talking to yourself I just have run out of words.
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Post by mb3 on Aug 6, 2018 8:12:19 GMT -6
So this occurred to me this am, but why is Trump now admitting the meeting Don Jr had was to get dirt on Clinton? Is it just a new tactic to convince the public that something illegal is actually legal (“collusion is not a crime”) or did something more nefarious happen at the meeting that we haven’t yet heard about and he’s trying to distract us from learning of it?
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Post by cakewench on Aug 6, 2018 8:15:15 GMT -6
So this occurred to me this am, but why is Trump now admitting the meeting Don Jr had was to get dirt on Clinton? Is it just a new tactic to convince the public that something illegal is actually legal (“collusion is not a crime”) or did something more nefarious happen at the meeting that we haven’t yet heard about and he’s trying to distract us from learning of it? I just think he can't keep his own lies straight, honestly.
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Post by ladybrienne on Aug 6, 2018 8:20:41 GMT -6
So this occurred to me this am, but why is Trump now admitting the meeting Don Jr had was to get dirt on Clinton? Is it just a new tactic to convince the public that something illegal is actually legal (“collusion is not a crime”) or did something more nefarious happen at the meeting that we haven’t yet heard about and he’s trying to distract us from learning of it? I honestly cannot wrap my brain around it but this is my best attempt.
First, it didn't happen. Then, it was about adoption. Trump dictated a false statement that said that. Now he admits that it WAS (even though yes we knew this due to emails being released) that it was in fact to get dirt on HRC. Seeing him admit that though as POTUS, is.....something.
The only thing that makes sense in my mind is that the reports are indeed true, that he is very worried for the legal fate of his son, and that something big is in fact about to drop from the special counsel regarding him. This is to desensitize us, make it seem like it's really no big deal (hence the "hey it happens all the time in politics!"), and plus his supporters don't give a shit anyway. So, when the news does drop of a Don Jr maybe even Kushner indictment, he will still have his loyal supporters in his corner and a reason to keep fighting on.
I really do believe that something big is going to happen soon.
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Post by hawkeye2015 on Aug 6, 2018 8:50:01 GMT -6
"Two of America’s biggest steel manufacturers — both with deep ties to administration officials — have successfully objected to hundreds of requests by American companies that buy foreign steel to exempt themselves from President Trump’s stiff metal tariffs."
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Post by dc2london on Aug 6, 2018 8:59:41 GMT -6
So we're putting sanctions back on Iran. Bolton has been a busy walrus.
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Post by mb3 on Aug 6, 2018 9:07:33 GMT -6
"Two of America’s biggest steel manufacturers — both with deep ties to administration officials — have successfully objected to hundreds of requests by American companies that buy foreign steel to exempt themselves from President Trump’s stiff metal tariffs." And I guess we are also handily ignoring the fact that US Steel at least sells significant amounts of steel to....a lot of other countries. If those countries refused to do business with them they’d be hurting.
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Post by JukEboX on Aug 6, 2018 9:16:47 GMT -6
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Post by athn64 on Aug 6, 2018 9:16:59 GMT -6
So we're putting sanctions back on Iran. Bolton has been a busy walrus. I hate that they torpedoed all that work and good will. But are willing to cozy up to NK
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Post by JukEboX on Aug 6, 2018 9:18:02 GMT -6
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Post by cakewench on Aug 6, 2018 9:19:22 GMT -6
If I didn't have to pump, I'd be using my lunch break to go watch the Broadway protest at the WH today. Sigh.
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Post by JukEboX on Aug 6, 2018 9:22:56 GMT -6
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Post by bugglesbee on Aug 6, 2018 9:30:49 GMT -6
I completely agree @heartbot , there are no consequences for anything he does. His supporters don’t believe anything negative said about him. They get more fired up about what was said on the The View than what’s happening in the WH. Not sure what the deal is with Congress and our supposed checks & balances.
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Post by ladybrienne on Aug 6, 2018 9:32:42 GMT -6
I honestly cannot wrap my brain around it but this is my best attempt.
First, it didn't happen. Then, it was about adoption. Trump dictated a false statement that said that. Now he admits that it WAS (even though yes we knew this due to emails being released) that it was in fact to get dirt on HRC. Seeing him admit that though as POTUS, is.....something.
The only thing that makes sense in my mind is that the reports are indeed true, that he is very worried for the legal fate of his son, and that something big is in fact about to drop from the special counsel regarding him. This is to desensitize us, make it seem like it's really no big deal (hence the "hey it happens all the time in politics!"), and plus his supporters don't give a shit anyway. So, when the news does drop of a Don Jr maybe even Kushner indictment, he will still have his loyal supporters in his corner and a reason to keep fighting on.
I really do believe that something big is going to happen soon.
I view it as a lot less intelligent than people make it out to be. All along, he's just been throwing out whatever lies & excuses he thinks will work in the moment, and so far, there's been no penalty to him for his blatant dishonesty or the clear involvement of his campaign with Russian hacking efforts. He's just continuing to lie and make shit up b/c he can. That's it. His base doesn't care. Republican leadership doesn't care. The media won't hold his feet to the fire for more than 48 hours. Lying & making vague arguments explaining why the meeting was fine has worked for him so far. He's not going to change his MO unless something forces him to. Yeah to me he's saying this shit because he can. No one has held him accountable yet. Plus, he needs to be relevant to continue on....his supporters keep him relevant and they DGAF if he committed conspiracy against the US.
I still think he's scared though. His entire financial life is being investigated by Mueller, plus the campaign shit, and the Cohen shit going down. He's acting like a scared wimp to me.
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Post by ladybrienne on Aug 6, 2018 9:34:30 GMT -6
Like the Special Counsel investigation may be one of the only real times in Trump's life where he, and those close to him, may possibly be held accountable for shitty things they did. He knows this and he's scared. And he should be.
I just wish our Congress wasn't dominated by Republicans, and soon the Supreme Court.
Woof.
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Post by kitchen on Aug 6, 2018 9:34:38 GMT -6
Preet and Ben having breakfast together is everything my morning needed Snorted my coffee.
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Post by dc2london on Aug 6, 2018 9:36:16 GMT -6
Like the Special Counsel investigation may be one of the only real times in Trump's life where he, and those close to him, may possibly be held accountable for shitty things they did. He knows this and he's scared. And he should be. I just wish our Congress wasn't dominated by Republicans, and soon the Supreme Court. Woof. I feel like the 2010 midterms may turn out to be one of the most consequential elections in history
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Post by Deleted on Aug 6, 2018 9:36:29 GMT -6
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Post by elle on Aug 6, 2018 9:38:41 GMT -6
Um. That's not how it works. That's now how any of this works.
Unfollow Trump @unfollowtrump · 17h California wildfires are being magnified & made so much worse by the bad environmental laws which aren’t allowing massive amount of readily available water to be properly utilized. It is being diverted into the Pacific Ocean. Must also tree clear to stop fire spreading!
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Post by notblanche on Aug 6, 2018 9:40:45 GMT -6
Hilarious.
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Post by jkjacq on Aug 6, 2018 9:46:45 GMT -6
Has anyone seen what is happening in NM? I'm horrified. TW 11 children found starving at compound during a search for a missing 4 year old boy[\spoiler}
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Post by dc2london on Aug 6, 2018 10:02:55 GMT -6
Sarah issued a full lid and shut down POTUS travel over the collusion tweet. I thought he was in NJ?
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Post by tater on Aug 6, 2018 10:14:34 GMT -6
Um. That's not how it works. That's now how any of this works. Unfollow Trump @unfollowtrump · 17h California wildfires are being magnified & made so much worse by the bad environmental laws which aren’t allowing massive amount of readily available water to be properly utilized. It is being diverted into the Pacific Ocean. Must also tree clear to stop fire spreading! He is such a massive dick. I'm sure all of the people that have lost their homes and loved ones will be comforted by his kind words.
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Post by dc2london on Aug 6, 2018 10:17:15 GMT -6
WTF
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