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Post by greykitty on Sept 29, 2019 17:16:37 GMT -6
I wasn't crazy about that request myself. Granted, I think Rudy's comments are just showing that Trump does indeed worry about Biden gaining the nomination and the presidency, but at the moment, I think the Biden camp should be saying 'bring it on'.
From what I've read, it sounds like the allegations were examined and nothing was found. I get that any campaign would be concerned about an unrelenting smearing without foundation, and in a way I would so love Rudy to be off the air, but I feel the request looks like an attempt to hide.
It's a shame about Rudy - IMO he was at his best during 9/11, but the years have not been kind to him.
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Post by jkjacq on Sept 29, 2019 17:48:40 GMT -6
Wasn’t rudster a huge proponent of stop and frisk? Or something similar under the tough on crime idea?
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Post by cakewench on Sept 29, 2019 17:53:16 GMT -6
Watching 60 Minutes with H, they say they have obtained a letter that the whistleblower is under federal protection because they fear for their safety.
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Post by cakewench on Sept 29, 2019 17:55:54 GMT -6
Scott Pelley just said “The facts are these.” And my brain immediately went to Pushing Daisies.
Man that was a delightful show.
Yes, I’m drinking.
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Post by cakewench on Sept 29, 2019 17:59:38 GMT -6
McCarthy said “transcript” and I may have yelled.
Pelley is also saying transcript and I want to slap them both.
ITS A MEMO FFS NOT A TRANSCRIPT
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Post by cakewench on Sept 29, 2019 18:02:41 GMT -6
McCarthy denies seeing the WH talking points.
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Post by elle on Sept 29, 2019 18:06:15 GMT -6
Scott Pelley just said “The facts are these.” And my brain immediately went to Pushing Daisies. Man that was a delightful show. Yes, I’m drinking. One of my all times favorites. I love(d) that show.
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Post by cakewench on Sept 29, 2019 18:15:54 GMT -6
Trump’s having another twitter meltdown and it’s coming dangerously close to witness intimidation. Again.
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Post by cnf on Sept 29, 2019 18:32:41 GMT -6
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Post by cakewench on Sept 29, 2019 18:42:27 GMT -6
Unrelated to politics but Minerva the 60 Minutes report on great white activity off Cape Cod was fascinating.
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Post by jenna on Sept 29, 2019 18:55:56 GMT -6
This is classic “if he accuses someone, he’s guilty of it himself” Trump bullshit and it’s scary. I worry about what he’s trying to do behind the scenes for 2020 elections.
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Post by byjove on Sept 29, 2019 19:00:23 GMT -6
Scott Pelley just said “The facts are these.” And my brain immediately went to Pushing Daisies. Man that was a delightful show. Yes, I’m drinking. One of my all times favorites. I love(d) that show. Ditto
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Post by cakewench on Sept 29, 2019 19:09:40 GMT -6
Whistleblower lawyer says 60 Minutes misinterpreted letter:
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Post by oreobitsy on Sept 29, 2019 20:05:52 GMT -6
I.....I have many thoughts. Joe Biden's campaign wrote to executives at ABC, CBS, NBC, CNN and Fox News to “demand” that Rudy Giuliani not be invited on the air to discuss Ukraine and President Trump because of what they called his misleading comments about the Biden family t.co/NM6rKtmVuuDeal with it, Joe. I could be wrong, but Hillary didn't make those type of demands. I know none of you guys are probably into MTV's Challenge, but this is like how long-time vets of the show think they have a free pass for skating through to the end based on their tenure. In the meantime, the rookies are busting their behinds to win.
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Post by dc2london on Sept 29, 2019 20:11:17 GMT -6
I wasn't crazy about that request myself. Granted, I think Rudy's comments are just showing that Trump does indeed worry about Biden gaining the nomination and the presidency, but at the moment, I think the Biden camp should be saying 'bring it on'. From what I've read, it sounds like the allegations were examined and nothing was found. I get that any campaign would be concerned about an unrelenting smearing without foundation, and in a way I would so love Rudy to be off the air, but I feel the request looks like an attempt to hide. It's a shame about Rudy - IMO he was at his best during 9/11, but the years have not been kind to him. Yes. Yes. Team Biden is out there screaming the "FIGHTER" message but then they are avoiding such adversarial appearances as ::checks notes:: Pod Save America? And Ady Barkan? And then they want to strong arm media coverage? I'm sorry, I get the frustration with outlets lending the whole thing a whiff of credibility by even mentioning it and that's fine. But either you're the fighter to take on Trump or you're the frontrunner who refuses to fight. Pick one.
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Post by Minerva on Sept 29, 2019 20:12:24 GMT -6
Unrelated to politics but Minerva the 60 Minutes report on great white activity off Cape Cod was fascinating. Will watch!
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Post by dc2london on Sept 29, 2019 20:13:27 GMT -6
Scott Pelley just said “The facts are these.” And my brain immediately went to Pushing Daisies. Man that was a delightful show. Yes, I’m drinking. I LOVED THAT SHOW
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Post by dc2london on Sept 29, 2019 20:16:14 GMT -6
That's not necessarily the case, though. Please to see the Twitter thread I posted this afternoon.
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Post by jaygee on Sept 29, 2019 22:09:49 GMT -6
So the president is on twitter quoting some evangelical pastor who says if he’s removed from office there will be a civil war.
This is not normal.
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Post by jaygee on Sept 29, 2019 22:15:52 GMT -6
A republican Rep spoke out about it.
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Post by athn64 on Sept 29, 2019 22:26:16 GMT -6
A republican Rep spoke out about it. But will he vote to impeach?
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Post by sweetpea on Sept 29, 2019 23:13:59 GMT -6
If only Hillary had that much power
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Post by Pumpkinwest on Sept 29, 2019 23:17:06 GMT -6
So the president is on twitter quoting some evangelical pastor who says if he’s removed from office there will be a civil war. This is not normal. Did a little digging ... the pastor is Robert Jeffress. Trump named him a part of the Evangelical Advisory Board and White House Faith Initiative. Jeffress said back in 2012, and I quote, “Obama is paving the way for the future reign of the Antichrist”. Okie doke that’s all I need to know about this guy.
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Post by cnf on Sept 30, 2019 3:42:38 GMT -6
That's not necessarily the case, though. Please to see the Twitter thread I posted this afternoon. I will go back and check. Thanks! There's so much I'm feeling overwhelmed by all the news and back and forth of everything it seems.
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Post by Uncaripswife on Sept 30, 2019 5:28:39 GMT -6
Wasn’t rudster a huge proponent of stop and frisk? Or something similar under the tough on crime idea? I'm hours late, but... yes. And Broken Windows.
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Post by Uncaripswife on Sept 30, 2019 5:31:14 GMT -6
Unrelated to politics but Minerva the 60 Minutes report on great white activity off Cape Cod was fascinating. My wildly speculative theory is that South Africa's great white sharks relocated to Cape Cod. It's probably obvious from that comment, but I didn't watch the 60 Minutes report.
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Post by cakewench on Sept 30, 2019 5:41:05 GMT -6
Unrelated to politics but Minerva the 60 Minutes report on great white activity off Cape Cod was fascinating. My wildly speculative theory is that South Africa's great white sharks relocated to Cape Cod. It's probably obvious from that comment, but I didn't watch the 60 Minutes report. So actually yes, Cape Cod has become a hot bed of great white activity. There were lots of Jaws references. Yay home state/area!
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Post by Uncaripswife on Sept 30, 2019 5:41:40 GMT -6
My wildly speculative theory is that South Africa's great white sharks relocated to Cape Cod. It's probably obvious from that comment, but I didn't watch the 60 Minutes report. So actually yes, Cape Cod has become a hot bed of great white activity. There were lots of Jaws references. Yay home state/area! Woot woot!!
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Post by cakewench on Sept 30, 2019 6:40:12 GMT -6
dc2london he is coming after your boo this morning:
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Post by richard on Sept 30, 2019 6:43:25 GMT -6
They've got their best people on it.
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