jkjacq
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Post by jkjacq on Dec 18, 2018 9:41:11 GMT -6
Have we talked about the Yemeni mother who couldn't come to the US to visit her dying 2yr son? Its absolutely heartbreaking. Both her husband and child are US citizens but because of the cheetos travel ban she was unable to come here.
They have JUST NOW granted her a visa.
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Post by cakewench on Dec 18, 2018 9:56:59 GMT -6
Holy shit there's a briefing today!
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Dr. Cox
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Post by Dr. Cox on Dec 18, 2018 10:00:05 GMT -6
Holy shit there's a briefing today! Looking forward to some aggressive lying.
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jkjacq
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Post by jkjacq on Dec 18, 2018 10:00:11 GMT -6
Holy shit there's a briefing today! well knock me over with a feather
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Dr. Cox
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Post by Dr. Cox on Dec 18, 2018 10:03:03 GMT -6
I wonder if we’ll find out why Spicey was there!
I don’t know why I’m so invested in this.
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Post by oreobitsy on Dec 18, 2018 10:07:50 GMT -6
I just saw a Wash Post alert that said Trump agreed to shut down the Trump Foundation. I can't decide whether he really thinks eliminating the organization will stop the investigations into Trump Foundation or if it was done to distract from other news today.
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athn64
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Post by athn64 on Dec 18, 2018 10:19:03 GMT -6
NY times alert says Trump is backing off his wall ultimatum. So maybe we can avoid a shutdown. Who knows.
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jkjacq
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Post by jkjacq on Dec 18, 2018 10:21:34 GMT -6
I just saw a Wash Post alert that said Trump agreed to shut down the Trump Foundation. I can't decide whether he really thinks eliminating the organization will stop the investigations into Trump Foundation or if it was done to distract from other news today. the NY AG still wants the family banned from serving on charitable boards AND want their fees/fines.
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Post by cakewench on Dec 18, 2018 10:39:09 GMT -6
Flynn is not withdrawing his guilty plea despite judge giving him plenty of chances to do so:
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mb3
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Post by mb3 on Dec 18, 2018 10:51:54 GMT -6
I wonder if we’ll find out why Spicey was there! I don’t know why I’m so invested in this. Melissa McCarthy (and SNL) will have a field day if he becomes COS.
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Post by cakewench on Dec 18, 2018 10:54:57 GMT -6
I wonder if we’ll find out why Spicey was there! I don’t know why I’m so invested in this. Melissa McCarthy (and SNL) will have a field day if he becomes COS.
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Post by cakewench on Dec 18, 2018 10:56:03 GMT -6
Flynn has given "substantial assistance":
*Grinch Gif*
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Post by cakewench on Dec 18, 2018 11:04:38 GMT -6
Dictonary.com continues to slay on Twitter:
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Post by cakewench on Dec 18, 2018 11:09:28 GMT -6
DAMN:
Judge to Flynn: You sold your country out.
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cnf
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Post by cnf on Dec 18, 2018 11:14:55 GMT -6
People have been warning about a Chinese recession the last couple of months, which will have a massive global ripple effect. The US has a trade war, internal uncertainty, and few tools to combat a recession due to massive tax cuts and already low interest rates. The UK/Europe are staring down the barrel of an unholy mess of a Brexit. Oil prices have collapsed. Debt is up. Wages have been flat for years. I feel like I should get my mortgage paid out a few months ahead. Ugh, mortgages. We'll be moving this summer and I just heard that mortgage percentages are up to 5.25-5.75%, which is know is still low, but it's almost double what our current interest rate is. I'm praying it doesn't keep climbing. So annoyed.
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cnf
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Post by cnf on Dec 18, 2018 11:16:48 GMT -6
People have been warning about a Chinese recession the last couple of months, which will have a massive global ripple effect. The US has a trade war, internal uncertainty, and few tools to combat a recession due to massive tax cuts and already low interest rates. The UK/Europe are staring down the barrel of an unholy mess of a Brexit. Oil prices have collapsed. Debt is up. Wages have been flat for years. I feel like I should get my mortgage paid out a few months ahead. When I talked to my 401k guy about 3 months ago, he was all 'we're headed for a 'correction', but you are in a good position'. Uh thanks?
That's what my lady told me too when she reached out in the late spring asking to discuss my 403B and pension. My 403B ain't exactly plush as it is, DNW to lose money, please and thank you.
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Post by cakewench on Dec 18, 2018 11:25:38 GMT -6
They asked Flynn if he wanted to be sentenced today, or to wait and see if more cooperation gives him more credit. Court now in recess while Flynn talks to his lawyers.
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Post by flippinchica on Dec 18, 2018 11:30:13 GMT -6
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Post by flippinchica on Dec 18, 2018 11:36:38 GMT -6
Expected, but annoying. How long does she get to hold the seat? It sounds like there will be a special election in 2020 and then the seat is up for election again in 2022.
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Post by 4PrivetDrive on Dec 18, 2018 11:40:57 GMT -6
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cnf
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Post by cnf on Dec 18, 2018 11:55:43 GMT -6
That's what my lady told me too when she reached out in the late spring asking to discuss my 403B and pension. My 403B ain't exactly plush as it is, DNW to lose money, please and thank you. My 401k sitch is depressing, but I trust things will turn around again eventually. Yeah, I'm not eligible to retire for at least 26 more years, so I've got time for a rebound.
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cnf
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Post by cnf on Dec 18, 2018 11:56:36 GMT -6
Looks like Flynn is taking the offer to delay. Dude, just get it over with.
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jkjacq
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Post by jkjacq on Dec 18, 2018 11:58:43 GMT -6
Looks like Flynn is taking the offer to delay. Dude, just get it over with. Its more in his best interest to delay. The judge said as much.
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cnf
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Post by cnf on Dec 18, 2018 11:59:56 GMT -6
Looks like Flynn is taking the offer to delay. Dude, just get it over with. Its more in his best interest to delay. The judge said as much. I know. I hope Meuller can squeeze more out of him now. I just really want to see these assholes fry.
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Post by enchanted on Dec 18, 2018 12:00:06 GMT -6
Thanks to you guys, I looked at our retirement accounts. *sigh* Good thing retirement is a long way off.
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jkjacq
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Post by jkjacq on Dec 18, 2018 12:05:17 GMT -6
Thanks to you guys, I looked at our retirement accounts. *sigh* Good thing retirement is a long way off. I have zero idea where my personal one is.
(when our company was bought, I didnt roll over into the new company but kept it separate and dont know my login so I only see it once a year)
I am scared to look at the one I use for work now though
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crunch
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Post by crunch on Dec 18, 2018 12:06:13 GMT -6
It would be fantastic if the judge's comments to him make him realize he's fucked and now he'll help out more.
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JukEboX
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Post by JukEboX on Dec 18, 2018 12:08:27 GMT -6
Apparently the Trump Administration banned Bump stocks today. But he is so in bed with the NRA. It almost seeems it took them so long to do so and the NRA reclassifies things all the time to get around regulations. Its almost as though they asked the NRA what they could reclassify the bump stock to so that they can look like they did something. Maybe Extended Trigger? Sounds like a bunch of bullshit to me. But either way if not its a step in the right direction. No matter how To little TO late it is.
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JukEboX
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Post by JukEboX on Dec 18, 2018 12:10:47 GMT -6
He also ordered the creation of the Space Force. For the love of Jeff you freaking idiot there is already a space force. United States Space CommandIt was created 33 years ago to coordinate the armed forces in Space. For fucks' sake dude go home.
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jkjacq
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Post by jkjacq on Dec 18, 2018 12:10:48 GMT -6
They are delaying sentencing.
Which means he will probably continue to assist special counsel. Wonder what 45 is gonna tweet now?
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