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Post by jkjacq on Oct 11, 2017 14:08:52 GMT -6
So exactly HOW big of a deal is this, I know its a big deal and has reprecussions? From what I've gleaned, it doesnt take us completely out of it but kicks it back to Congress. POTUS just doesnt sign on it. What exactly happens from there? I've heard so much bits and pieces that I'm not sure how they all fit. I need it explained to me like I'm five please. This was a good, brief, explainer: www.npr.org/2017/10/08/556465451/what-it-means-to-decertify-the-iran-dealTrump allegedly hates having to go on the record every 90 days to Congress and saying that Iran is in compliance. Thank you!
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Post by anastasia on Oct 11, 2017 14:14:09 GMT -6
Can't we just buy him his own little uninhabited island with about 5sq miles and let him be king? He would be SO happy. He could have TrumpTV and it would be all positive news all the time about him. and the rest of the world could breathe easier. I'm a day late, but they tried that with Napoleon. Didn't end well.
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Post by jkjacq on Oct 11, 2017 14:18:38 GMT -6
This part made me laugh Hold hearings that tsk tsk Iran: Consider this a subtler way for Congress to urge the international community to renegotiate the deal. The aim would be to press Iran to get in line and world powers to force Iran into a tougher deal. “Hearings are weapons,” Cordesman said. Just ask Hillary who sat for 11 hours in one. I mean that is certainly ONE way to get Iran to listen, threaten them with having to sit in a hearing. (i'm being flippant but I just laughed at the image of hearings being a weapon for anyone outside of the US)
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Post by jkjacq on Oct 11, 2017 14:20:15 GMT -6
I was pleased to see that FLOTUS visited an opioid recovery center today. I don't see much coverage of her work. I think the opioid crisis is probably going to end up being her issue. I heard that she has been visiting opioid addicted babies in hospitals as well. Glad to see her stepping out for a cause. She was there on Monday. It was a first of its kind clinic. I think its great shes finally 'out there' even though I'm sure she would rather be anywhere else.
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Post by cakewench on Oct 11, 2017 14:30:12 GMT -6
I was pleased to see that FLOTUS visited an opioid recovery center today. I don't see much coverage of her work. I think the opioid crisis is probably going to end up being her issue. I heard that she has been visiting opioid addicted babies in hospitals as well. Glad to see her stepping out for a cause. She will do far more good with the opioid crisis (I hope) than with internet bullying. Hard to take someone seriously when your husband is the most public perpetrator.
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Post by blurnette989 on Oct 11, 2017 15:12:11 GMT -6
Re: Boy Scouts admitting girls, I'm not a fan. Between the BSA's problematic stances on LGBTQ issues and their horrible track record on sexual violence against children, I don't think just opening their program to girls is a positive. I also don't see them being the kind of inclusive environment that teaches lots of young women leadership skills. Liked this opinion piece from a couple months ago on it: www.slate.com/blogs/xx_factor/2017/08/23/parents_don_t_let_your_girls_join_the_boy_scouts.html
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Post by dc2london on Oct 11, 2017 16:40:05 GMT -6
I think the opioid crisis is probably going to end up being her issue. I heard that she has been visiting opioid addicted babies in hospitals as well. Glad to see her stepping out for a cause. She was there on Monday. It was a first of its kind clinic. I think its great shes finally 'out there' even though I'm sure she would rather be anywhere else. And this is probably what will happen. Trump will stand in front of crowds wearing his trucker hat shouting that he "pulled us out of" the "Very, very bad deal" with Iran, our allies will all flip out quietly, and then we'll have nauseating congressional hearings where SFRC and SASC make nice little sound bytes for their next campaign commercials.
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Post by dc2london on Oct 11, 2017 16:41:37 GMT -6
I know a lot of people don't like Melania and think that she willfully entered into a loveless marriage for money. Since I don't know whether or not she actually likes her husband, I try to give her the benefit of the doubt, so I"m rooting for her success as FLOTUS. One thing is clear: She did not want to be in this role. So I am encouraged when I see her finding a way to use it that fulfills her.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 11, 2017 17:18:47 GMT -6
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Post by anastasia on Oct 11, 2017 17:25:05 GMT -6
I know a lot of people don't like Melania and think that she willfully entered into a loveless marriage for money. Since I don't know whether or not she actually likes her husband, I try to give her the benefit of the doubt, so I"m rooting for her success as FLOTUS. One thing is clear: She did not want to be in this role. So I am encouraged when I see her finding a way to use it that fulfills her. If she can do good, I'm all for it. But if she actually likes her husband, she's a scumbag. If she stays for the money and lifestyle and supports him being the worst, she's a scumbag. So, for me, no matter how I look at it, I'm not a fan.
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Post by JukEboX on Oct 11, 2017 18:06:34 GMT -6
Watching Al Green start his process of Impeachment. Does anyone else wish this was actually happening?
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Post by boots on Oct 11, 2017 18:16:22 GMT -6
Watching Al Green start his process of Impeachment. Does anyone else wish this was actually happening? Yes! A Pence presidency is pretty horrifying too though
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Post by pesto on Oct 11, 2017 18:21:53 GMT -6
Watching Al Green start his process of Impeachment. Does anyone else wish this was actually happening? I wish they would stop doing this until they actually have a chance.
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Post by pesto on Oct 11, 2017 18:22:27 GMT -6
Trump has an interview with Sean Hannity tonight 🙄. I'm sure the questions will be super hard hitting.
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Post by dc2london on Oct 11, 2017 18:40:00 GMT -6
Hey DC area people, WETA (local PBS) is starting a new series called Bygone DC about the history of DC. It looks absolutely fascinating. I'm really looking forward to it. Info here: watch.weta.org/video/3005219073/
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Post by dc2london on Oct 11, 2017 18:40:22 GMT -6
speaking of DC people, where has our Wonder Woman friend been?
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Post by athn64 on Oct 11, 2017 18:43:27 GMT -6
That seems to be his only play.... but the pressure and fix doesn't seem to be working.
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Post by Uncaripswife on Oct 11, 2017 19:07:46 GMT -6
speaking of DC people, where has our Wonder Woman friend been? I think I saw her over on General Discussion earlier today.
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Post by enchanted on Oct 11, 2017 19:13:43 GMT -6
Well if Trump doesn't serve out his full term, we can only expect more of this kind of language under President Pence: www.hhs.gov/about/draft-strategic-plan/index.htmlNot sure if this got lost yesterday when I posted it, but PLEASE go there and submit a public comment! This is a DRAFT form, but this is Health and Human Services declaring that LIFE BEGINS AT CONCEPTION, and that faith-based organizations ought to have more of a hand in our health and wellness programs. I don't think I need to lay out for this board how deeply disturbing and sinister this is. GO. COMMENT. Ho. ly. shit
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Post by cougarette on Oct 11, 2017 19:24:44 GMT -6
Trump has an interview with Sean Hannity tonight 🙄. I'm sure the questions will be super hard hitting. DH and I watched a few minutes (whyyyy?) and when he said that we're the highest taxed country I yelled "highest corporate taxed in developed economies". I'm just so glad everyone in the white house is on the same page.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 11, 2017 19:25:59 GMT -6
That seems to be his only play.... but the pressure and fix doesn't seem to be working. The "pressure and fix" parts are hard when you've steamrolled your SoS repeatedly on Twitter. Why would anyone bother negotiating with Tillerson when they all know he can't speak for the admin.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 11, 2017 19:29:12 GMT -6
Trump has an interview with Sean Hannity tonight 🙄. I'm sure the questions will be super hard hitting. It's the lack of follow up on the many blatant lies that's the worst.
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Post by piratecat on Oct 11, 2017 19:33:27 GMT -6
Watching Al Green start his process of Impeachment. Does anyone else wish this was actually happening? Yes! A Pence presidency is pretty horrifying too though But I think at least he won't start a war with NK over Twitter, so that's something.
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Post by pesto on Oct 11, 2017 19:35:14 GMT -6
Picked up the federal debt with the... stock market? This is just completely nonsensical.
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Post by justkeepmoving on Oct 11, 2017 19:37:29 GMT -6
Picked up the federal debt with the... stock market? This is just completely nonsensical. This is not how it works. Like at all.
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Post by justkeepmoving on Oct 11, 2017 19:49:19 GMT -6
This is interesting. I don’t know if it will lead anywhere but it involves the Mercers (billionaire family who is funding Breitbart)
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Post by justkeepmoving on Oct 11, 2017 19:50:06 GMT -6
This is interesting. I don’t know if it will lead anywhere but it involves the Mercers (billionaire family who is funding Breitbart) I meant funding alongside Breitbart for candidates to run against sitting GOP senators.
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Post by Uncaripswife on Oct 11, 2017 19:53:23 GMT -6
Picked up the federal debt with the... stock market? This is just completely nonsensical. This goes beyond word salad. Word sauce?
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Post by cosmic on Oct 11, 2017 20:04:24 GMT -6
Yes! A Pence presidency is pretty horrifying too though But I think at least he won't start a war with NK over Twitter, so that's something. I agree with this. Isn't it sad that this is what we are hoping for? I tell my H this all the time. "He's horrible but at least we wouldn't go to war over a twitter comment!" Wtf
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Post by milano on Oct 11, 2017 20:15:55 GMT -6
Picked up the federal debt with the... stock market? This is just completely nonsensical. First of all, as usual, WTF. Second, "we're very honored by it?" He says the stupidest things.
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