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Post by elle on Jun 12, 2019 9:46:01 GMT -6
I'm seeing a lot of headlines (to opinion pieces) that 45 and the GOP leadership are trying to figure how how to "punish" Amash. I'm sure they are and I wish this worried people as much as it should.
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Post by jkjacq on Jun 12, 2019 10:00:43 GMT -6
I'm seeing a lot of headlines (to opinion pieces) that 45 and the GOP leadership are trying to figure how how to "punish" Amash. I'm sure they are and I wish this worried people as much as it should. Its a terrifying precedent. I am sure its always happened quietly, but to be so open and blatant about it is something else
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Post by jkjacq on Jun 12, 2019 10:54:40 GMT -6
I.am.so.tired.of.being.ashamed.of.my.president!
Meeting with the president of Poland and hes going off about his internal polling, Mueller report and no collusion, no obstruction and the democrats can't get over it. Also about the 2020 election.
Its embarrassing. Why can't he for ONE FUCKING SECOND act like a normal rational human being.
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Post by jkjacq on Jun 12, 2019 11:05:18 GMT -6
Betsy is also a tool.
I had to turn the Oval presser off because I was getting angry.
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Post by jkjacq on Jun 12, 2019 12:19:37 GMT -6
quoting myself
The bill has passed in committee unanimously, it will head to a full floor vote after being scored by CBO.
It does not have a veto proof majority in the senate IF turtle lets it actually GET to a vote.
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Post by jkjacq on Jun 12, 2019 12:29:00 GMT -6
Yall need to watch both of AOCs statements in oversight today.
for reals
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Post by cakewench on Jun 12, 2019 12:50:38 GMT -6
I am WFH today, and was on the phone with a coworker around 2pm and there was this sudden loud noise that I could hear even through the phone line. My coworker said there was a loud plane and his office was shaking.
Just saw on Twitter it was an F35 flyover for the White House in honor of the Polish president's visit. It was apparently not widely publicized before it happened.
Pretty sure T just wanted to look cool in front of another leader. Diplomatic equivalent of Tom Cruise buzzing the tower in Top Gun.
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Post by jkjacq on Jun 12, 2019 13:03:55 GMT -6
I am WFH today, and was on the phone with a coworker around 2pm and there was this sudden loud noise that I could hear even through the phone line. My coworker said there was a loud plane and his office was shaking. Just saw on Twitter it was an F35 flyover for the White House in honor of the Polish president's visit. It was apparently not widely publicized before it happened. Pretty sure T just wanted to look cool in front of another leader. Diplomatic equivalent of Tom Cruise buzzing the tower in Top Gun. Trying to get into the authoritarian dictator club
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Post by jkjacq on Jun 12, 2019 13:08:52 GMT -6
I'm not sure about what waiver about recusal and transparency they are talking about
but Shouty is all this admin isssssssssssssss being compliant and should we make this retroactive blah blah blah Raskin came back with you wanna make this retro to Obama? And then you'll pass it? I'll amend my bill right now Shouty thats not what I said
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Post by jkjacq on Jun 12, 2019 14:38:59 GMT -6
Oversight has voted to hold Barr & Ross in contempt.
They will move to the full house
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Post by dc2london on Jun 12, 2019 14:48:48 GMT -6
Hope Hicks is going to testify next week
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Post by jkjacq on Jun 12, 2019 16:23:45 GMT -6
Stanford coach involved in the cheating scandal gets ONE DAY in prison
RAAAAGE
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Post by richard on Jun 12, 2019 17:23:35 GMT -6
But of course.
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Post by hawkeye2015 on Jun 12, 2019 18:23:39 GMT -6
What is happening...
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Post by elle on Jun 12, 2019 18:28:50 GMT -6
Well that's...unexpected.
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Post by elle on Jun 12, 2019 18:31:28 GMT -6
Pretty much my reaction:
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Post by cakewench on Jun 12, 2019 18:31:48 GMT -6
Trump tells Stephanopoulos he’s probably take info from a foreign power about his 2020 opponent:
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Post by cnf on Jun 12, 2019 18:32:37 GMT -6
I'm watching you Ted Cruz 🤨
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Post by athn64 on Jun 12, 2019 18:41:04 GMT -6
Ted is still hoping to be president someday.
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Post by teatime on Jun 12, 2019 19:29:55 GMT -6
I read that one of the reasons republicans might want to make birth control available OTC is to somehow make it so insurance doesn’t have to cover it. Not sure of the logistics but apparently it’s been a previously suggested thing?
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Post by doublestuf on Jun 12, 2019 20:47:11 GMT -6
Trump tells Stephanopoulos he’s probably take info from a foreign power about his 2020 opponent: FOR GOD'S SAKE NANCY, WHAT ARE YOU DOING? TAKE THIS AS A SIGN, A VERY OBVIOUS SIGN. THIS IS NOT A DRILL. DO NOT PASS GO. DO NOT COLLECT $200. START SOME EFFING IMPEACHMENT HEARINGS ALREADY.
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Post by oreobitsy on Jun 12, 2019 20:57:28 GMT -6
I read that one of the reasons republicans might want to make birth control available OTC is to somehow make it so insurance doesn’t have to cover it. Not sure of the logistics but apparently it’s been a previously suggested thing? Haha well, that explains Ted's support.
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Post by oreobitsy on Jun 12, 2019 22:53:25 GMT -6
Trump tells Stephanopoulos he’s probably take info from a foreign power about his 2020 opponent: He has completely normalized all the shit he and his administration does. This is not ok to admit this.
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Post by blurnette989 on Jun 13, 2019 5:44:18 GMT -6
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Post by blurnette989 on Jun 13, 2019 5:50:55 GMT -6
I am kind of surprised AOC would support such a measure. If birth control is over the counter, it isn't free, which means it may become prohibitively expensive for many people.
This is something that has been pushed by lots of right-wingers previously because then it allows companies with "moral" issues with BC to pressure insurance companies to not cover BC at all or provide insurance plans with no BC coverage, which in turns ends up funneling down and ends with no BC coverage. To me this is extremely problematic.
Birth control is otc here in Portugal BUT the government negotiates the prices. For example if you don't have a prescription you can get 6 months of the mini-pill for 18 euros, or about 20 dollars. But I doubt the US would make it that cheap. Also, with a prescription it is free here, so it encourages people to see a doctor, which may also catch other issues.
OTC birth control is basically only good for middle and upper class women, likely white who can afford it. Also make me wonder how they'd sell and price out IUDs and arm implants...
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Post by sctiger on Jun 13, 2019 6:20:26 GMT -6
Right, if it's available OTC, how much would it be? I'm willing to bet it would be put of reach for many women. Plus, it can have side effects so I don't think going through a doctor is really a bad thing. I support easy access to birth control and mandated full coverage but have serious questions about OTC access. I'd also like to see things like IUDs and implants become more of a thing for people who do well with them.
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Post by jkjacq on Jun 13, 2019 6:51:41 GMT -6
Trump tells Stephanopoulos he’s probably take info from a foreign power about his 2020 opponent: He has completely normalized all the shit he and his administration does. This is not ok to admit this. Once again, can we just go a DAY without the president committing a crime or embarrassing this country?
Barr, Kush and Rudy have all given the same answer though. So you know, its perfectly fiiiiiiiiiiiiiiine....
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Post by cakewench on Jun 13, 2019 6:51:57 GMT -6
House Intelligence Committee has subpoenaed Flynn and Gates:
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Post by cakewench on Jun 13, 2019 7:13:48 GMT -6
PRINCE OF WHALES
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Post by cakewench on Jun 13, 2019 7:19:26 GMT -6
Trump's doing a phone interview with Fox tomorrow morning:
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