Cont: The Trump Presidency: Part 25

[Ladewig]

Fun facts

Jeffrey Dahmer served longer in the military, was accused of raping fewer women, was responsible for fewer deaths and paid more taxes than Donald Trump.

 

[Horatius]

First the libruls want us to think the world is getting warmer, now they want us to worry about giant chunks of ice... WHICH IS IT SNOWFLAKES? MAKE UP YOUR MINDS.

Not many people know this, but "ICE" is chemicalictally the same as "WATER". So how can a boat designed to sail through water be hurt by this "ICE WATER"? It's just knot logikal! Most people never knew this about warter!

 

[jeremyp]

I agree that Barr likely won't, but not because of the job. Because I think he knows it would backfire.

It would be so outrageous that they would lose some of the "business" republicans. The folks who are holding their noses for the tax breaks and hoping they land in the right bucket in tariff battles. They may not be able to hold their noses for that kind of BS. "Lock her up" is a motivational battle cry to them, not an actual policy they support. Rich and powerful people being locked up is something they actually fear.

Barr will make more money after he loses this job than he does right now, by a factor of ten times per year. And he will be working far less. This job is about righteousness, not money.

Are you allowed to make money when you’re in prison?

I’m only half joking. I think it’s quite possible Barr has broken the law whilst in Trump’s employment.

 

[Andy_Ross]

Well, remember "LIBERATE MICHIGAN"?

The FBI thwarted what they described as a plot to violently overthrow the government and kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and federal prosecutors are expected to discuss the alleged conspiracy later Thursday.

The alleged plot involved reaching out to members of a Michigan militia, according to a federal affidavit filed Thursday.

"Several members talked about murdering 'tyrants' or 'taking' a sitting governor," an FBI agent wrote in the affidavit. "The group decided they needed to increase their numbers and encouraged each other to talk to their neighbors and spread their message."


https://eu.detroitnews.com/story/ne...nap-michigan-gov-gretchen-whitmer/5922301002/

Trump tweeted in April

LIBERATE MICHIGAN!

 

[alfaniner]

It won't take a significant proportion to shoot up a few abortion clinics or liberal leaning government offices.

(timely)
or capture a Governor.

 

[Andy_Ross]

Trump Tweets

If a Republican LIED like Biden and Harris do, constantly, the Lamestream Media would be calling them out at a level never recorded before. For one year they called for No Fracking and big Tax Increases. Now they each say opposite. Fake News is working overtime!

Biden will Shutdown the Economy at the tip of a hat, raise your Taxes, knock out your Second Amendment and Defund, or close, your Police. The Suburbs would be next, get ready. Also, and incredibly, PACK THE UNITED STATES SUPREME COURT. This is not what the USA wants!!! #MAGA

 

[Ladewig]

Trump Tweets

If a Republican LIED like Biden and Harris do, constantly, the Lamestream Media would be calling them out at a level never recorded before. For one year they called for No Fracking and big Tax Increases. Now they each say opposite. Fake News is working overtime!

Biden will Shutdown the Economy at the tip of a hat, raise your Taxes, knock out your Second Amendment and Defund, or close, your Police. The Suburbs would be next, get ready. Also, and incredibly, PACK THE UNITED STATES SUPREME COURT. This is not what the USA wants!!! #MAGA

[sigh]
I’m sure I can’t take four more years of that.

 

[JoeMorgue]

I’m sure I can’t take four more years of that.

Even if he loses he ain't going away. Fox will snatch him up for a talking head political show at least.

 

[dudalb]

I want to repeat the above because it closely reflects my own view. After the first debate was over I felt ashamed for America.... or ashamed to be an American .... or ashamed of America. All three, I guess.

And never in a way parallel to past shameful actions. The Vietnam War. Jim Crow. Spewing pollution. All these and more were shameful but were bad policy choices that led to bad actions. But with Trump somehow the shame became personal. It hit home like nothing else, like I was a part of what was happening, despite myself.

As xjx388 noted, the worse is not all the laws Trump has broken or his many, many personal faults, the bigger issues are the lack of civility, the childish name calling, the disinterest in the success of our democratic experiment, being president for only his base and so on. He campaigned on bring out the worst of us, not the best. He's allowed racism and white nationalism to exist on the public stage.

As Thomas Paine wrote in December, 1776, "These are the times that try men's souls." They are, indeed.

The other Founding Fathers quote thart applies id Benjamin Franklin;s statement when , at the constituional convention someone asked him what kind of Government the US would have:
"A republic...if you can keep it".

 

[alfaniner]

Trump Tweets
If a Republican LIED like [I claim] Biden and Harris do, constantly, the Lamestream Media would be calling them out at a level never recorded before. For one year they called for No Fracking and big Tax Increases. Now they each say opposite. Fake News is working overtime!

Biden will Shutdown the Economy at the tip of a hat, raise your Taxes, knock out your Second Amendment and Defund, or close, your Police. The Suburbs would be next, get ready. Also, and incredibly, PACK THE UNITED STATES SUPREME COURT. This is not what the USA wants!!! #MAGA

He does. And they do.

 

[dudalb]

Trump will lose his political power as a lame duck.

But the support of the ~40% of American voters who make up his cult will (might) remain strong as ever.

Trump is very much a messianic figure to some people. They will not go gentle into that good night.

So was Hitler
So Was Stalin.
So Was Mao.
Being a messianic figure seems to be par for the course for modern day dictators.
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[Aridas]

Even if he loses he ain't going away. Fox will snatch him up for a talking head political show at least.

Prison may help with that part. He's certainly broken laws like crazy.

 

[Andy_Ross]

Trump Retweeted
Pete Gorman
@Pistoltweet86
If the polls are so accurate why are they wanting to use the 25th amendment ?
They can’t wait 3 months ?
They know Trump is gonna win

Chris Nethery
@ChrisANethery
Nope.
Not the 25th amendment.
Elections on November 3rd.
Eyes on the prize and nevermind Twitter's shiny metal distractions.

 

[Andy_Ross]

Trump Retweeted

Joe Pags Pagliarulo
@JoeTalkShow
Extremely rich career politician who, out of selfishness, basically pushed a small business owner out of business, is now talking about the 25th Amendment again? When exactly will the dems accept the result of the 2016 election? anyone?

 

[Andy_Ross]

Trump Retweeted

Andrew Feinberg
@AndrewFeinberg
(The 25th Amendment does not work that way, and it’s also not a “coup” to use it)
Quote Tweet

Rep. Mark Green
@RepMarkGreen
I wouldn’t put it past @SpeakerPelosi to stage a coup.
She has already weaponized impeachment, what’s to keep her from weaponizing the 25th amendment?
We need a new Speaker! twitter.com/cspan/status/1…

 

[Andy_Ross]

Trump Retweeted

Judicial Watch
@JudicialWatch
Judicial Watch has filed an official complaint with the Office of Congressional Ethics about Rep. Ilhan Omar potential violations of law. Let us know if you agree that Rep. #IlhanOmar SHOULD BE INVESTIGATED by signing the petition HERE: http://jwatch.us/KdQrkR

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@JudicialWatch
President @TomFitton: "Senate SHOULD Move Straight to Confirmation Vote on #AmyConeyBarrett!"
WATCH MORE: http://jwatch.us/GSpuVC
#SCOTUS

 

[Stacyhs]

Trump just works so hard with all that tweeting and calling into Fox. I don't know how he finds the time to eat or golf. He sacrifices so much for us!

 

[Armitage72]

Trump Retweeted

Judicial Watch
@JudicialWatch
Judicial Watch has filed an official complaint with the Office of Congressional Ethics about Rep. Ilhan Omar potential violations of law. Let us know if you agree that Rep. #IlhanOmar SHOULD BE INVESTIGATED by signing the petition HERE: http://jwatch.us/KdQrkR

Judicial Watch filed a complaint? It must be a day ending in "Y".

 

[Horatius]

Judicial Watch filed a complaint? It must be a day ending in "Y".

Have any of their "complaints" ever actually resulted in any investigations, let alone convictions? These guys feel like a less funny Jacob Wohl.

 

[dudalb]

Still no condemination of the kidnappers from the Trump adnistration. Before Donnie, a denunciation would have been instant from any President of either party.
One can only cncluse that Donnie apporves their actions.