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Trump Shifts Iran Compliance Certification Authority Away from State Department to His Own Team
Update: Tillerson Now "Taking a Little Time Off"
Or at least he's trying to do that.
President Donald Trump has reportedly sidelined the State Department and entrusted White House staffers with making the potential case for withholding certification of Iran at the next 90-day review of the nuclear deal, Foreign Policy reported. According to the report, the president made the decision after his "contentious meeting" with Secretary of State Rex Tillerson last week.Newsmax reported:
“This is about the president asking Tillerson at the last certification meeting 90 days earlier to lay the groundwork so Trump could consider his options," one of the sources said. "Tillerson did not do this, and Trump is infuriated. He can't trust his secretary of state to do his job, so he is turning to the few White House staffers he trusts the most," the source added.Tillerson, it is reported, is generally "frustrated" (possibly by this maneuver specifically) and is considering resigning.
CNN reports that Secretary of State Rex Tillerson is becoming “increasingly frustrated” with President Donald Trump and his administration to the point where he is allegedly considering a resignation from his post, and could quit before 2017 ends. Sources reportedly close to Tillerson told CNN that the Secretary of State is losing patience with Trump and, as a result, there may be a “Rexit” in the near future.Except for the Iran certification, Tillerson hasn't impressed me as especially good or especially bad. He's just a warm body filling a hole. My problem with forcing Tillerson out is the same I have with forcing Sessions out: Who's going to take this job? No one takes a stressful job except for one reason: to increase their reputation, power, and personal earning potential. It doesn't seem like being a Secretary in the Trump Administration is the gateway to accomplishing any of those things. So who comes in? Who has the stature enough, and the Establishment blessing enough (because you know no man comes into the Kingdom of Government except through the Establishment), and is also willing to be professionally humiliated down the line, to become the SecState? Update: Tillerson "taking a little time off."
State spox Nauert says of Tillerson: He's taking a little time off.
— Laura Rozen (@lrozen) July 25, 2017
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Deep State gotta deep.
Posted by: zombie at July 25, 2017 03:59 PM (DQ4Fv)
Posted by: zombie at July 25, 2017 04:00 PM (DQ4Fv)
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I really want to make a convoluted Cat Stevens/Tea for the Tillerman joke about Tillerson and can't. Where's Muldoon when you need him?
Posted by: Sporkatus at July 25, 2017 04:02 PM (eXSOZ)
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Ace, didn't you call for Tillerson to be replaced like a day or two ago?
Posted by: Brian in New Orleans at July 25, 2017 04:02 PM (UBzPO)
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I am not going to believe anything the MSM says until it proves to be true in real life. Tillerson is probably taking some heat from PDT, but he is used to that in his corporate career..shareholders are not known for their genteel disposition.
Posted by: IC at July 25, 2017 04:02 PM (a0IVu)
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I would do it and do exactly what Trump wanted me to do. I trust him more to have his country's best interests at heart than anyone other than myself.
Posted by: Ummmmm at July 25, 2017 04:02 PM (PBhCj)
Posted by: Vashta Nerada at July 25, 2017 04:02 PM (7ZVPa)
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This explains why Tillerson is taking some vacation time, he is mad at Trump for getting into his rice bowl.
Posted by: The Great White Scotsman at July 25, 2017 04:03 PM (0pcwX)
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http://www.kansas.com/news/local/article162859068.html
Wichita Woman wins national contest, then was disqualified for supporting Trump
An Instagram post showing support for President Donald Trump apparently disqualified a local makeup artist from a national contest.
Gypsy Freeman, who splits time between Wichita and Florida, last month was declared the winner of an Instagram contest sponsored by Kat Von D Beauty, according to screenshots taken by Freeman.
The winner of the Saint + Sinner Contest – and a guest – was to be flown to Los Angeles to attend the launch party of a new makeup line from Kat Von D, perhaps best known for her role on “LA Ink.” The approximate value of the prize package, which included a $500 gift card to Sephora, was $2,100.
To enter, Freeman submitted an Instagram image of an angelic figure beside a girl in an all-black outfit and thick mascara.
When Freeman was announced as the winner, curious Instagrammers went to her page and found a pro-Trump post from Election Day last year.
That evening, she received a direct message from Kat Von D’s personal Instagram account, telling her the celebrity had “drawn a personal line in the sand between myself and anyone who supports that man,” according to screenshots of the conversation.
“My launch party [and my brand] celebrates many things that Trump is against,” the celebrity went on to say, according to the screenshots. “And I just need you to know that I personally have a hard time with inviting anyone who would support such an anti-feminist, anti-homosexual/LGBT, anti-immigrant, and anti-climate change fascist such as Trump.”
According to the screenshots, Freeman replied: “I won’t be upset with you if you can’t have us there for these reasons, and I wish you the best. We would love to be there, of course, but I sincerely do understand if you decide to replace us with someone who supports the candidate you support.”
The celebrity then replied, according to the screenshots provided: “It’s not about inviting people based on their political stance – it’s just extremely difficult (borderline impossible) for me to be friends with or associate with anyone who would support a man who goes against everything I stand for. I would feel the same way towards people who supported Hitler, or any other fascist.”
Multiple phone calls and messages left with Kendo Holdings, the parent company of Kat Von D Beauty, have not been returned.
The Florida-based photographer who took the photos for Freeman’s entry, Jenn Bischof, was invited to – and attended – the launch party in her place, Freeman said. A post on Bischof’s Instagram account shows her at the party alongside Kat Von D.
All evidence of the contest’s existence has since been deleted from the brand’s Instagram account and website, though the contest rules are available in a cached version of the site. The rules state that any legal U.S. resident 18 or older was eligible to win and could enter by submitting a “Saint and Sinner inspired” makeup look.
Freeman told The Eagle it’s “really unfortunate” that politics was brought into an art contest “where I never brought it into the art contest.”
“I didn’t erase (the Trump post) either,” she said. “Part of the great thing about this country is having freedom of speech.
“I said the same thing to Kat. I was like, ‘You can say whatever you want to say and you shouldn’t filter comments based on who I support. It doesn’t bother me.’ ”
Freeman – who does fashion editorial, styling and a variety of bridal work – said she has used Kat Von D Beauty products in her makeup kit for years, though she will likely stop doing so. She said she plans to contact Sephora, which sells the product line, about the incident as well.
“It’s definitely bigotry – it’s everything that they’re calling us, they’re doing,” she said. “It’s a huge case of hypocrisy.”
Wichita Woman wins national contest, then was disqualified for supporting Trump
An Instagram post showing support for President Donald Trump apparently disqualified a local makeup artist from a national contest.
Gypsy Freeman, who splits time between Wichita and Florida, last month was declared the winner of an Instagram contest sponsored by Kat Von D Beauty, according to screenshots taken by Freeman.
The winner of the Saint + Sinner Contest – and a guest – was to be flown to Los Angeles to attend the launch party of a new makeup line from Kat Von D, perhaps best known for her role on “LA Ink.” The approximate value of the prize package, which included a $500 gift card to Sephora, was $2,100.
To enter, Freeman submitted an Instagram image of an angelic figure beside a girl in an all-black outfit and thick mascara.
When Freeman was announced as the winner, curious Instagrammers went to her page and found a pro-Trump post from Election Day last year.
That evening, she received a direct message from Kat Von D’s personal Instagram account, telling her the celebrity had “drawn a personal line in the sand between myself and anyone who supports that man,” according to screenshots of the conversation.
“My launch party [and my brand] celebrates many things that Trump is against,” the celebrity went on to say, according to the screenshots. “And I just need you to know that I personally have a hard time with inviting anyone who would support such an anti-feminist, anti-homosexual/LGBT, anti-immigrant, and anti-climate change fascist such as Trump.”
According to the screenshots, Freeman replied: “I won’t be upset with you if you can’t have us there for these reasons, and I wish you the best. We would love to be there, of course, but I sincerely do understand if you decide to replace us with someone who supports the candidate you support.”
The celebrity then replied, according to the screenshots provided: “It’s not about inviting people based on their political stance – it’s just extremely difficult (borderline impossible) for me to be friends with or associate with anyone who would support a man who goes against everything I stand for. I would feel the same way towards people who supported Hitler, or any other fascist.”
Multiple phone calls and messages left with Kendo Holdings, the parent company of Kat Von D Beauty, have not been returned.
The Florida-based photographer who took the photos for Freeman’s entry, Jenn Bischof, was invited to – and attended – the launch party in her place, Freeman said. A post on Bischof’s Instagram account shows her at the party alongside Kat Von D.
All evidence of the contest’s existence has since been deleted from the brand’s Instagram account and website, though the contest rules are available in a cached version of the site. The rules state that any legal U.S. resident 18 or older was eligible to win and could enter by submitting a “Saint and Sinner inspired” makeup look.
Freeman told The Eagle it’s “really unfortunate” that politics was brought into an art contest “where I never brought it into the art contest.”
“I didn’t erase (the Trump post) either,” she said. “Part of the great thing about this country is having freedom of speech.
“I said the same thing to Kat. I was like, ‘You can say whatever you want to say and you shouldn’t filter comments based on who I support. It doesn’t bother me.’ ”
Freeman – who does fashion editorial, styling and a variety of bridal work – said she has used Kat Von D Beauty products in her makeup kit for years, though she will likely stop doing so. She said she plans to contact Sephora, which sells the product line, about the incident as well.
“It’s definitely bigotry – it’s everything that they’re calling us, they’re doing,” she said. “It’s a huge case of hypocrisy.”
Posted by: zombie at July 25, 2017 04:03 PM (DQ4Fv)
Posted by: DocJ at July 25, 2017 04:03 PM (NYS7S)
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Aye, aye, captain.
Posted by: gNewt at July 25, 2017 04:03 PM (cjVcY)
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I'll take the job.
Let's bomb Libya again.
Let's bomb Libya again.
Posted by: Hillary at July 25, 2017 04:03 PM (7wyDO)
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"Sources reportedly close to Tillerson told CNN that the Secretary of State is losing patience with Trump and, as a result, there may be a "Rexit"in the near future"
Well, bye.
Well, bye.
Posted by: bergerbilder at July 25, 2017 04:03 PM (lIZQs)
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Well, Bolton ain't doing anything, is he?
Posted by: IC at July 25, 2017 04:03 PM (a0IVu)
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Tillerson did it as a favor it sounded like from the beginning. He probably wouldn't mind getting back to a more sane life.
Politics is dirty and ugly. Trump is learning it the hard way. It ain't easy.
Tillerson did it as a favor it sounded like from the beginning. He probably wouldn't mind getting back to a more sane life.
Politics is dirty and ugly. Trump is learning it the hard way. It ain't easy.
Posted by: artisanal 'ette at July 25, 2017 04:04 PM (fceHP)
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Has Trump fired the entire Obama state department yet?
Posted by: BourbonChicken at July 25, 2017 04:04 PM (rnAwa)
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Ace, if the people you hire and trust to do what you want don't or won't do it, then they have to go. What am I missing?
Posted by: J.J. Sefton at July 25, 2017 04:05 PM (mbhDw)
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Trump is going to get impeached for this, LOL.
Black helicopters are moving into position for Operation Double Scoops.
Black helicopters are moving into position for Operation Double Scoops.
Posted by: Max Power at July 25, 2017 04:05 PM (q177U)
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bolton
Posted by: yankeefifth at July 25, 2017 04:05 PM (0wem/)
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Who's gonna' fill their shoes ?
Posted by: Zombie George Jones at July 25, 2017 04:05 PM (Niu5G)
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Good God, if it is true that Trump wanted a specific deliverable (a list of options for the next meeting), and Tillerson didn't do it, then fuck Tillerson. This is basic Corporate stuff, people. You deliver what the boss wants.
Problem is, I don't know what is true or not.
Thanks, MFM.
Problem is, I don't know what is true or not.
Thanks, MFM.
Posted by: Deplorable Ian Galt at July 25, 2017 04:05 PM (8iiMU)
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"anti-homosexual/LGBT...fascist such as Trump."
"In other news, I am a fucking retard" - Kat Von D.
"In other news, I am a fucking retard" - Kat Von D.
Posted by: Sporkatus at July 25, 2017 04:06 PM (eXSOZ)
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Except, who in their right mind believes any report on CN-fucking-N?????
Posted by: SSBN 656 (G) at July 25, 2017 04:06 PM (jjaLl)
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Never save your enemy from their own mistakes. The Iran deal belongs to Obama and the Democrats. Don't save them from it. Make them own it, right up until Iran tests its own nuclear weapon.
Then you can suggest Iran name their first two nukes "Jug Ears" and "Horse Face" after the two fucking Democrats who made sure Iran could get them.
Then you can suggest Iran name their first two nukes "Jug Ears" and "Horse Face" after the two fucking Democrats who made sure Iran could get them.
Posted by: MacGruber at July 25, 2017 04:07 PM (FEAjO)
Posted by: Guy Mohawk at July 25, 2017 04:07 PM (r+sAi)
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Yep, Bolton is the one. Maybe Rudy.
So I missed it.... what happened in the kabuki vote?
Posted by: Guy Mohawk at July 25, 2017 04:07 PM (r+sAi)
50-50 tie. Pence cast the tiebreaker. Debate is on.
Murkowski and Collins voted no.
Yep, Bolton is the one. Maybe Rudy.
So I missed it.... what happened in the kabuki vote?
Posted by: Guy Mohawk at July 25, 2017 04:07 PM (r+sAi)
50-50 tie. Pence cast the tiebreaker. Debate is on.
Murkowski and Collins voted no.
Posted by: J.J. Sefton at July 25, 2017 04:08 PM (mbhDw)
Posted by: simplemind at July 25, 2017 04:08 PM (H2BDP)
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"In other news, I am a fucking retard" - Kat Von D.
Kat ... don't be so hard on yourself. Your level of sexual activity is no one else's business.
Kat ... don't be so hard on yourself. Your level of sexual activity is no one else's business.
Posted by: ScoggDog at July 25, 2017 04:08 PM (Niu5G)
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This whole "drain the swamp" idea is difficult when the entire area is a swamp.
Posted by: Meremortal at July 25, 2017 04:08 PM (3myMJ)
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No one takes a stressful job except for one reason: to increase their reputation, power, and personal earning potential.
It doesn't seem like being a Secretary in the Trump Administration is the gateway to accomplishing any of those things.
You don't get those things by not carrying out the boss's orders. You get those things best by carrying out those orders "jam up and jelly tight".
It doesn't seem like being a Secretary in the Trump Administration is the gateway to accomplishing any of those things.
You don't get those things by not carrying out the boss's orders. You get those things best by carrying out those orders "jam up and jelly tight".
Posted by: gNewt at July 25, 2017 04:09 PM (cjVcY)
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Except, who in their right mind believes any report on CN-fucking-N?????
Posted by: SSBN 656 (G) at July 25, 2017 04:06 PM (jjaLl)
Wasn't CNN the source for the "Tillerson just sits in his office and doesn't make eye contact with his staffers" bullshit from a few months back?
Posted by: SSBN 656 (G) at July 25, 2017 04:06 PM (jjaLl)
Wasn't CNN the source for the "Tillerson just sits in his office and doesn't make eye contact with his staffers" bullshit from a few months back?
Posted by: JoeF. at July 25, 2017 04:09 PM (7uYFy)
Posted by: Guy Mohawk at July 25, 2017 04:09 PM (r+sAi)
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29 This whole "drain the swamp" idea is difficult when the entire area is a swamp.
Posted by: Meremortal at July 25, 2017 04:08 PM (3myMJ)
When you cannot drain swamp, swamp drain.
- - Shit Confuious Said, Vol. 2
Posted by: Meremortal at July 25, 2017 04:08 PM (3myMJ)
When you cannot drain swamp, swamp drain.
- - Shit Confuious Said, Vol. 2
Posted by: J.J. Sefton at July 25, 2017 04:09 PM (mbhDw)
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For all those worrying that PDT was a closet Left Winger, I think he is learning that the ONLY people he can count on is The Right Wing.
Posted by: Nevergiveup at July 25, 2017 04:10 PM (5y11N)
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Ace, if the people you hire and trust to do what you want don't or won't do it, then they have to go. What am I missing?
Posted by: J.J. Sefton at July 25, 2017 04:05 PM (mbhDw)
And thus far, this has been Trump's biggest mistake. Not removing those who are against him. It isn't like you have to ferret them out. If you walked down the hall and indiscriminately picked 50% of the people you saw, you still wouldn't incur any friendly fire.
Ace, if the people you hire and trust to do what you want don't or won't do it, then they have to go. What am I missing?
Posted by: J.J. Sefton at July 25, 2017 04:05 PM (mbhDw)
And thus far, this has been Trump's biggest mistake. Not removing those who are against him. It isn't like you have to ferret them out. If you walked down the hall and indiscriminately picked 50% of the people you saw, you still wouldn't incur any friendly fire.
Posted by: Our Country is Screwed at July 25, 2017 04:10 PM (jxbfJ)
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True story:
The word "malaria" comes from the Italian "mal" (bad" + "aria" (air) -- due to the medieval belief that malaria was caused by the "bad air" around marshy areas. They had no idea it was the mosquitos in the air, not the air itself.
But there was a large swampy area west of Rome where the Tiber delta was, and since Roman times it was thought to be cursed, literally cursed, with "mal aria," which made people sick, so it was avoided.
Then in the 1930s Mussolini announced that he was literally going to "drain the swamp," a massive engineering project. But he did it -- he drained the swamp around the Tiber delta.
And it worked! Suddenly no one was getting malaria anymore (because there was no longer around breeding grounds for mosquito larvae).
This is actually one of the things that really really made Mussolini popular. After he drained the swamp, the people loved him wholeheartedly.
Not that I approve of Mussolini's other policies, but Trump needs to take a big historical lesson from this:
Draining the swamp will make you eternally popular.
It may be difficult to do, but the effort is worth it.
Drain that swamp! Get rid of Washington Malaria!
The word "malaria" comes from the Italian "mal" (bad" + "aria" (air) -- due to the medieval belief that malaria was caused by the "bad air" around marshy areas. They had no idea it was the mosquitos in the air, not the air itself.
But there was a large swampy area west of Rome where the Tiber delta was, and since Roman times it was thought to be cursed, literally cursed, with "mal aria," which made people sick, so it was avoided.
Then in the 1930s Mussolini announced that he was literally going to "drain the swamp," a massive engineering project. But he did it -- he drained the swamp around the Tiber delta.
And it worked! Suddenly no one was getting malaria anymore (because there was no longer around breeding grounds for mosquito larvae).
This is actually one of the things that really really made Mussolini popular. After he drained the swamp, the people loved him wholeheartedly.
Not that I approve of Mussolini's other policies, but Trump needs to take a big historical lesson from this:
Draining the swamp will make you eternally popular.
It may be difficult to do, but the effort is worth it.
Drain that swamp! Get rid of Washington Malaria!
Posted by: zombie at July 25, 2017 04:10 PM (DQ4Fv)
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Replace Tillerson with Bolton. Replace Sessions with Napolitano.
Posted by: bergerbilder at July 25, 2017 04:10 PM (lIZQs)
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That depends on who you are thinking about as a replacement, Ace.
Maybe if we got out of the D.C. Cocktail circuit picks we could do better as a country.
Some of our best Sos's were outside this mold of conventional 30 year old scotch drinking sycophants we've fallen into.
Maybe if we got out of the D.C. Cocktail circuit picks we could do better as a country.
Some of our best Sos's were outside this mold of conventional 30 year old scotch drinking sycophants we've fallen into.
Posted by: Marcus T at July 25, 2017 04:10 PM (zJ3L1)
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For all those worrying that PDT was a closet Left Winger, I think he is
learning that the ONLY people he can count on is The Right Wing.
Posted by: Nevergiveup at July 25, 2017 04:10 PM (5y11N)
And for clarification - that does not mean the Republican party.
For all those worrying that PDT was a closet Left Winger, I think he is
learning that the ONLY people he can count on is The Right Wing.
Posted by: Nevergiveup at July 25, 2017 04:10 PM (5y11N)
And for clarification - that does not mean the Republican party.
Posted by: Our Country is Screwed at July 25, 2017 04:10 PM (jxbfJ)
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Probably, Tillerson expected his staff to get right on that! and they slow-walked it....
So, maybe he ain't up to snuff, eh?
So, maybe he ain't up to snuff, eh?
Posted by: MarkY at July 25, 2017 04:11 PM (i022r)
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Trump should have fired every single person he legally could right when his hand came off the Bible.
He should do so today to rectify that.
He should do so today to rectify that.
Posted by: Memories at July 25, 2017 04:11 PM (mwcEF)
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Who's going to take this job?
Trump could start with 12 candidates, and then weed one out each week, until he's selected a winner to get the post. They could even televise it.
I'll show myself out.
Trump could start with 12 candidates, and then weed one out each week, until he's selected a winner to get the post. They could even televise it.
I'll show myself out.
Posted by: brak at July 25, 2017 04:11 PM (5iU/N)
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Drain that swamp! Get rid of Washington Malaria!
Posted by: zombie at July 25, 2017 04:10 PM (DQ4Fv)
Malaria already went to college. Along with Sushi.
Drain that swamp! Get rid of Washington Malaria!
Posted by: zombie at July 25, 2017 04:10 PM (DQ4Fv)
Malaria already went to college. Along with Sushi.
Posted by: J.J. Sefton at July 25, 2017 04:11 PM (mbhDw)
Posted by: Slippery Slope Salesman at July 25, 2017 04:11 PM (EgwCt)
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This shit comes from CNN... pullease.. they make up stories by throwing darts at words on a cork board..
Posted by: Chi-Town Jerry at July 25, 2017 04:12 PM (so+oy)
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Not that I approve of Mussolini's other policies, but Trump needs to take a big historical lesson from this:
Draining the swamp will make you eternally popular.
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Until they hang you from a lamp post, naked, upside down and the women cut off your junk.
Draining the swamp will make you eternally popular.
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Until they hang you from a lamp post, naked, upside down and the women cut off your junk.
Posted by: simplemind at July 25, 2017 04:12 PM (ZJ5xv)
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Wasn't CNN the source for the "Tillerson just sits
in his office and doesn't make eye contact with his staffers" bullshit
from a few months back?
Posted by: JoeF. at July 25, 2017 04:09 PM (7uYFy)
Yeah, and if it's not CNN it's the cock-holsters at the WaPu. At this point any thinking person has to immediately disbelieve any story about the Trump Admin from those two sources.....
Just gotta!
in his office and doesn't make eye contact with his staffers" bullshit
from a few months back?
Posted by: JoeF. at July 25, 2017 04:09 PM (7uYFy)
Yeah, and if it's not CNN it's the cock-holsters at the WaPu. At this point any thinking person has to immediately disbelieve any story about the Trump Admin from those two sources.....
Just gotta!
Posted by: SSBN 656 (G) at July 25, 2017 04:12 PM (jjaLl)
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What I like about Trump are the things he pushes that would make a solid platform for a new Party... which we absolutely need.
Posted by: kraken at July 25, 2017 04:12 PM (zSVEm)
Posted by: bergerbilder at July 25, 2017 04:13 PM (lIZQs)
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For all those worrying that PDT was a closet Left Winger, I think he is
learning that the ONLY people he can count on is The Right Wing.
Posted by: Nevergiveup at July 25, 2017 04:10 PM (5y11N)
And for clarification - that does not mean the Republican party.
Posted by: Our Country is Screwed at July 25, 2017 04:10 PM (jxbfJ)
Yes exactly. NO RINOs
learning that the ONLY people he can count on is The Right Wing.
Posted by: Nevergiveup at July 25, 2017 04:10 PM (5y11N)
And for clarification - that does not mean the Republican party.
Posted by: Our Country is Screwed at July 25, 2017 04:10 PM (jxbfJ)
Yes exactly. NO RINOs
Posted by: Nevergiveup at July 25, 2017 04:13 PM (5y11N)
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48 What I like about Trump are the things he pushes that would make a solid platform for a new Party... which we absolutely need.
Posted by: kraken at July 25, 2017 04:12 PM (zSVEm)
Meanwhile, in the here and now, _______????
Posted by: kraken at July 25, 2017 04:12 PM (zSVEm)
Meanwhile, in the here and now, _______????
Posted by: J.J. Sefton at July 25, 2017 04:13 PM (mbhDw)
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I say fire Tillerson
Posted by: Vic We Have No Party at July 25, 2017 04:13 PM (mpXpK)
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But I will say this.. badmouthing your own AG in public has to sit badly with all the other cabinet members.. Trump is an asshole.. it's gonna be a long 4 years.
Posted by: Chi-Town Jerry at July 25, 2017 04:14 PM (so+oy)
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Probably, Tillerson expected his staff to get right on that! and they slow-walked it....
So, maybe he ain't up to snuff, eh?
Posted by: MarkY at July 25, 2017 04:11 PM (i022r)
Isn't the State Dept still 95% Obama cock-suckers?
So, maybe he ain't up to snuff, eh?
Posted by: MarkY at July 25, 2017 04:11 PM (i022r)
Isn't the State Dept still 95% Obama cock-suckers?
Posted by: SSBN 656 (G) at July 25, 2017 04:14 PM (jjaLl)
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Next up on CNN, is Steve Bannon really s Russian plant like Kevin Costner was in that movie!! OMG!!
Posted by: Marcus T at July 25, 2017 04:14 PM (zJ3L1)
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52 I say fire Tillerson
Posted by: Vic We Have No Party at July 25, 2017 04:13 PM (mpXpK)
Considering its record, do we really need a State Dept.? Axing for a fiend.
Posted by: Vic We Have No Party at July 25, 2017 04:13 PM (mpXpK)
Considering its record, do we really need a State Dept.? Axing for a fiend.
Posted by: J.J. Sefton at July 25, 2017 04:14 PM (mbhDw)
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The biggest problem with swamps in general is that once you have one, immediately adorable orphans named Penny get kidnapped by Madame Medusa and taken to her derelict paddleboat, where they are beyond all hope of rescue unless the Rescue Aid Society sends two mice named Barnard and Bianca to save her.
Am I watching The Rescuers in my head instead of thinking about Tillerson? You're damn right I am.
Am I watching The Rescuers in my head instead of thinking about Tillerson? You're damn right I am.
Posted by: Sporkatus at July 25, 2017 04:15 PM (eXSOZ)
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Confucius say man draining swamp tap morass.
Posted by: ancient wisdom at July 25, 2017 04:15 PM (+INtM)
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Told this one before, but I had a cousin who worked in DC for 29 years. Cheated with fake paperwork to get his 30 year retirement level, which he bragged about. Dept of Labor under Robert Reich and Craig Fuller.
When Raegan was elected I asked him if he was worried. He laughed. "Presidents come and go, but we are always here", he said.
When Raegan was elected I asked him if he was worried. He laughed. "Presidents come and go, but we are always here", he said.
Posted by: Meremortal at July 25, 2017 04:15 PM (3myMJ)
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Trump should get Lisa Murkowski to take the job, then fire her.
Posted by: Dr Spank at July 25, 2017 04:15 PM (4e+hS)
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badmouthing your own AG in public has to sit badly with all the other cabinet members.. Trump is an asshole.. it's gonna be a long 4 years.
Posted by: Chi-Town Jerry at July 25, 2017 04:14 PM (so+oy)
yes, but knee capping the man who appointed you AG by recussing yourself and sticking him with a special council up his ass is also an asshole move
Posted by: Chi-Town Jerry at July 25, 2017 04:14 PM (so+oy)
yes, but knee capping the man who appointed you AG by recussing yourself and sticking him with a special council up his ass is also an asshole move
Posted by: Nevergiveup at July 25, 2017 04:15 PM (5y11N)
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Yeah i haven't been particularly impressed with Tillerson in the office. He seems to be just keeping the seat warm and getting little done.
For all those worrying that PDT was a closet Left Winger, I think he is
learning that the ONLY people he can count on is The Right Wing.
I think he is personally center-left/Clintonian, but is being so hated and villified by his own team that he's moving to the right. He's not a guy who'll give in and decide to get along either. The guy holds a grudge like Rosie O'Donnell does a bucket of Cherry Garcia.
For all those worrying that PDT was a closet Left Winger, I think he is
learning that the ONLY people he can count on is The Right Wing.
I think he is personally center-left/Clintonian, but is being so hated and villified by his own team that he's moving to the right. He's not a guy who'll give in and decide to get along either. The guy holds a grudge like Rosie O'Donnell does a bucket of Cherry Garcia.
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at July 25, 2017 04:15 PM (39g3+)
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"If you run into an asshole in the morning, you ran into an asshole. If you run into assholes all day, you're the asshole."
Posted by: Banana Splits Guy at July 25, 2017 04:15 PM (UCap9)
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54
Isn't the State Dept still 95% Obama cock-suckers?
Posted by: SSBN 656 (G) at July 25, 2017 04:14 PM (jjaLl)
It's still 99% FDR cocksuckers.
Isn't the State Dept still 95% Obama cock-suckers?
Posted by: SSBN 656 (G) at July 25, 2017 04:14 PM (jjaLl)
It's still 99% FDR cocksuckers.
Posted by: J.J. Sefton at July 25, 2017 04:15 PM (mbhDw)
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Tillerson is another piece of crap he needs to scrape from the bottom of his golf shoe.
Posted by: Under Fire at July 25, 2017 04:15 PM (mcI77)
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51 48 What I like about Trump are the things he pushes that would make a solid platform for a new Party... which we absolutely need.
Posted by: kraken at July 25, 2017 04:12 PM (zSVEm)
Meanwhile, in the here and now, _______????
Posted by: J.J. Sefton at July 25, 2017 04:13 PM (mbhDw)
Well, the here and now is a bunch of dithering and obfuscation by Washington, which shows no sign of ever abating because they can get by with it.
Posted by: kraken at July 25, 2017 04:12 PM (zSVEm)
Meanwhile, in the here and now, _______????
Posted by: J.J. Sefton at July 25, 2017 04:13 PM (mbhDw)
Well, the here and now is a bunch of dithering and obfuscation by Washington, which shows no sign of ever abating because they can get by with it.
Posted by: kraken at July 25, 2017 04:16 PM (zSVEm)
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Meanwhile, in the here and now, _______????
Posted by: J.J. Sefton at July 25, 2017 04:13 PM (mbhDw)
Make no mistake, PDT is our last chance. Like him or not.
Posted by: J.J. Sefton at July 25, 2017 04:13 PM (mbhDw)
Make no mistake, PDT is our last chance. Like him or not.
Posted by: Brian in New Orleans at July 25, 2017 04:16 PM (UBzPO)
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Who's going to take this job? The Stache is coming, the stache is coming
Posted by: Jean at July 25, 2017 04:16 PM (9TU00)
69
56
52 I say fire Tillerson
Posted by: Vic We Have No Party at July 25, 2017 04:13 PM (mpXpK)
Considering its record, do we really need a State Dept.? Axing for a fiend.
Posted by: J.J. Sefton at July 25, 2017 04:14 PM (mbhDw)
Only if your friend wants to enrich themselves, their foundation and sell access.
52 I say fire Tillerson
Posted by: Vic We Have No Party at July 25, 2017 04:13 PM (mpXpK)
Considering its record, do we really need a State Dept.? Axing for a fiend.
Posted by: J.J. Sefton at July 25, 2017 04:14 PM (mbhDw)
Only if your friend wants to enrich themselves, their foundation and sell access.
Posted by: Our Country is Screwed at July 25, 2017 04:16 PM (jxbfJ)
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Bolton starts off with only 51 possible votes to confirm because Rand Paul hates him.
Posted by: mark1971 at July 25, 2017 04:16 PM (xPl2J)
Posted by: Agent Cooper at July 25, 2017 04:16 PM (INRVS)
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He really needed Tillerson to deal with the Russians. Since Democrats have made any rapprochement toxic, so he really doesn't need him. We'll just live in the dangerous world Democrats create for their political advancement
Posted by: Marcus T at July 25, 2017 04:17 PM (zJ3L1)
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If both Tillerson and Sessions are forced out, Trump has created a real dumpster fire.
You can't scream that Tillerson is part of the swamp, guy is a complete outsider. And he's incredibly competent.
Whatever, I'll still pull the handle for Trump, but this idea that Trump is some super awesome businessman that only puts the "best" around him and makes sound decisions to me looks like someone flying by the seat of their pants and just goes with whoever best flatters his ego.
Maybe Ivanaka and Jared Kushner can just run every department.
You can't scream that Tillerson is part of the swamp, guy is a complete outsider. And he's incredibly competent.
Whatever, I'll still pull the handle for Trump, but this idea that Trump is some super awesome businessman that only puts the "best" around him and makes sound decisions to me looks like someone flying by the seat of their pants and just goes with whoever best flatters his ego.
Maybe Ivanaka and Jared Kushner can just run every department.
Posted by: publix at July 25, 2017 04:17 PM (LHzKO)
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the FL woman should sue for breach of contract but it would cost her more than the $2100 prize.
Posted by: Vic We Have No Party at July 25, 2017 04:17 PM (mpXpK)
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Most likely Tillerson was out of the country and so he put staff on this issue. They screwed him.
I know in the beginning there was a lot of talk about institutional knowledge and we can't just fire everyone. However, if the institutional knowledge is perversely intent on doing its own thing, its a problem. Its not a democracy anymore then, is it.
I know in the beginning there was a lot of talk about institutional knowledge and we can't just fire everyone. However, if the institutional knowledge is perversely intent on doing its own thing, its a problem. Its not a democracy anymore then, is it.
Posted by: simplemind at July 25, 2017 04:17 PM (LC0q7)
Posted by: Jean at July 25, 2017 04:17 PM (9TU00)
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67 Meanwhile, in the here and now, _______????
Posted by: J.J. Sefton at July 25, 2017 04:13 PM (mbhDw)
Make no mistake, PDT is our last chance. Like him or not.
Posted by: Brian in New Orleans at July 25, 2017 04:16 PM (UBzPO)
Love him. And my question stands.
Posted by: J.J. Sefton at July 25, 2017 04:13 PM (mbhDw)
Make no mistake, PDT is our last chance. Like him or not.
Posted by: Brian in New Orleans at July 25, 2017 04:16 PM (UBzPO)
Love him. And my question stands.
Posted by: J.J. Sefton at July 25, 2017 04:17 PM (mbhDw)
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Confucius say man draining swamp tap morass.
Posted by: ancient wisdom at July 25, 2017 04:15 PM (+INtM)
LOL!
Posted by: ancient wisdom at July 25, 2017 04:15 PM (+INtM)
LOL!
Posted by: bergerbilder at July 25, 2017 04:17 PM (lIZQs)
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When Raegan was elected I asked him if he was worried. He laughed. "Presidents come and go, but we are always here", he said.
That's exactly right. The Bureaucracy is unaccountable and only swings one way: to the left. There has to be house cleaning and changes made or nothing good can come of it no matter who wins or what majority there is. And even then, its going to be up to congress to deal with some wayward judges, as well because they've proved that they're willing to abandon every semblence of justice, prudence, logic, and reason to impose their own desires.
That's exactly right. The Bureaucracy is unaccountable and only swings one way: to the left. There has to be house cleaning and changes made or nothing good can come of it no matter who wins or what majority there is. And even then, its going to be up to congress to deal with some wayward judges, as well because they've proved that they're willing to abandon every semblence of justice, prudence, logic, and reason to impose their own desires.
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at July 25, 2017 04:17 PM (39g3+)
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I think he is personally center-left/Clintonian, but is being so hated and villified by his own team that he's moving to the right. He's not a guy who'll give in and decide to get along either. The guy holds a grudge like Rosie O'Donnell does a bucket of Cherry Garcia.
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at July 25, 2017 04:15 PM (39g3+)
I doubt he is center left...Maybe center, but most of all pragmatic and wants to get things done. And yes I bet he holds a hell of a grudge until it suits him not to
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at July 25, 2017 04:15 PM (39g3+)
I doubt he is center left...Maybe center, but most of all pragmatic and wants to get things done. And yes I bet he holds a hell of a grudge until it suits him not to
Posted by: Nevergiveup at July 25, 2017 04:17 PM (5y11N)
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I don't think he'll have any problem finding someone to fill the position. That dump overflows with people who think they are truly speacial, and will be the only person who can do the job.
Posted by: Thursby at July 25, 2017 04:17 PM (/HbGD)
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70
Bolton starts off with only 51 possible votes to confirm because Rand Paul hates him.
Posted by: mark1971 at July 25, 2017 04:16 PM (xPl2J)
Does Rand Paul like anyone at all? He seems to dislike everyone and everything.
Bolton starts off with only 51 possible votes to confirm because Rand Paul hates him.
Posted by: mark1971 at July 25, 2017 04:16 PM (xPl2J)
Does Rand Paul like anyone at all? He seems to dislike everyone and everything.
Posted by: IC at July 25, 2017 04:17 PM (a0IVu)
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"If you run into an asshole in the morning, you ran into an asshole. If you run into assholes all day, you're the asshole."
Or, you are in DC.
Or, you are in DC.
Posted by: rickb223 at July 25, 2017 04:18 PM (Bd48Y)
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If you run into assholes all day, you're the asshole.*
*Unless, specifically, you have moved into a location known by all external sources to be full of assholes, and your job description requires, explicitly, coming in contact with those in charge, who by induction will be the biggest assholes of them all.
*Unless, specifically, you have moved into a location known by all external sources to be full of assholes, and your job description requires, explicitly, coming in contact with those in charge, who by induction will be the biggest assholes of them all.
Posted by: Sporkatus at July 25, 2017 04:18 PM (eXSOZ)
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It's still 99% FDR cocksuckers.
Posted by: J.J. Sefton at July 25, 2017 04:15 PM (mbhDw)
LOL, good one!!!
Posted by: J.J. Sefton at July 25, 2017 04:15 PM (mbhDw)
LOL, good one!!!
Posted by: SSBN 656 (G) at July 25, 2017 04:18 PM (jjaLl)
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I think that working alongside high-performers like former generals Mattis and Kelly makes people like Tillerson and Sessions look like they are moving at a snail's pace.
Tillerson may have done well in the corporate world, but in government you have to deal with the lethargy and inertia of bureaucracy.
Ditto for the former senator now AG, whose job in the Senate was to frustrate change and generate false compromise.
Try to keep up with the big dogs, boys.
Tillerson may have done well in the corporate world, but in government you have to deal with the lethargy and inertia of bureaucracy.
Ditto for the former senator now AG, whose job in the Senate was to frustrate change and generate false compromise.
Try to keep up with the big dogs, boys.
Posted by: Adirondack Patriot at July 25, 2017 04:18 PM (4AVeu)
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Adam Kredo over at the _Free Bacon_ caught a State Department apparatchik saying, officially and on the record, that State has absolutely no idea what causes Arab Muslims to commit terror atrocities such as the recent lethal attacks at the Temple Mount. It's a total mystery. Perhaps sunspots are somehow implicated. Further investigation is required.
And this was just a couple of days ago. After Tillerson's been on the job at State for months. To give you an idea of just how deep the rot goes in Foggy Bottom.
And this was just a couple of days ago. After Tillerson's been on the job at State for months. To give you an idea of just how deep the rot goes in Foggy Bottom.
Posted by: torquewrench at July 25, 2017 04:18 PM (ujwCG)
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Or what rickb223 said.
Posted by: Sporkatus at July 25, 2017 04:18 PM (eXSOZ)
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This shit comes from CNN... pullease.. they make up stories by throwing darts at words on a cork board..
Posted by: Chi-Town Jerry
or Ben Rhodes cake-hole
Posted by: Chi-Town Jerry
or Ben Rhodes cake-hole
Posted by: Jean at July 25, 2017 04:19 PM (9TU00)
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under Tillerson the State Department has floated a number of policy turds, mainly concerning the Middle East. not to mention the leaks and backbiting. I really don't think he has done what he needed to do.
Posted by: Boulder terlit hobo at July 25, 2017 04:19 PM (kqI/Q)
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yes, but knee capping the man who appointed you AG by recussing yourself and sticking him with a special council up his ass is also an asshole move
Posted by: Nevergiveup
.............
It's a bad situation all around... the last thing we need is a petulant prezzy tweeting about it from the oval office.
Man up and fire Sessions or shut the fuck up..
Posted by: Nevergiveup
.............
It's a bad situation all around... the last thing we need is a petulant prezzy tweeting about it from the oval office.
Man up and fire Sessions or shut the fuck up..
Posted by: Chi-Town Jerry at July 25, 2017 04:19 PM (so+oy)
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If I had billions to blow I would explore a new party on the right. I don't have any money so I will wait patently for anything that might shoe a small hope that maybe someday somewhere there could be a shift right in politics. I feel like Charlie Brown and the damn football.
Posted by: USNtakim at July 25, 2017 04:19 PM (zZWkn)
Posted by: J.J. Sefton at July 25, 2017 04:19 PM (mbhDw)
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>>>>>Wasn't CNN the source for the "Tillerson just sits
in his office and doesn't make eye contact with his staffers" bullshit
from a few months back?
Posted by: JoeF. at July 25, 2017 04:09 PM (7uYFy)
Yeah,
and if it's not CNN it's the cock-holsters at the WaPu. At this point
any thinking person has to immediately disbelieve any story about the
Trump Admin from those two sources.....
Just gotta!
.
.
.Wapo was the one who said Trump was going to fire Bannon over two months ago....according to four separate sources "close" to the Administration.
in his office and doesn't make eye contact with his staffers" bullshit
from a few months back?
Posted by: JoeF. at July 25, 2017 04:09 PM (7uYFy)
Yeah,
and if it's not CNN it's the cock-holsters at the WaPu. At this point
any thinking person has to immediately disbelieve any story about the
Trump Admin from those two sources.....
Just gotta!
.
.
.Wapo was the one who said Trump was going to fire Bannon over two months ago....according to four separate sources "close" to the Administration.
Posted by: The Great White Scotsman at July 25, 2017 04:20 PM (0pcwX)
Posted by: Barney Fwank at July 25, 2017 04:20 PM (8b+oT)
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Maybe Trump just needs to install an unknown (nonEstablishment) who doesn't care about the name recognition and clean house.
Posted by: Cardinal Cool J at July 25, 2017 04:20 PM (XvbjR)
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And he's incredibly competent.
Wouldn't being incredibly competent throw a refusal to compet into even greater relief, and constitute a bigger failure? Asking for a friend.
Wouldn't being incredibly competent throw a refusal to compet into even greater relief, and constitute a bigger failure? Asking for a friend.
Posted by: Sporkatus at July 25, 2017 04:20 PM (eXSOZ)
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>>>>>If you run into assholes all day, you're the asshole.*
*Unless, specifically, you have moved into a location known by all
external sources to be full of assholes, and your job description
requires, explicitly, coming in contact with those in charge, who by
induction will be the biggest assholes of them all.
.
.
.I'm surrounded by assholes......
*Unless, specifically, you have moved into a location known by all
external sources to be full of assholes, and your job description
requires, explicitly, coming in contact with those in charge, who by
induction will be the biggest assholes of them all.
.
.
.I'm surrounded by assholes......
Posted by: Dark Helmet at July 25, 2017 04:20 PM (0pcwX)
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>>>*Unless, specifically, you have moved into a location known by all external sources to be full of assholes, and your job description requires, explicitly, coming in contact with those in charge, who by induction will be the biggest assholes of them all.
Trump came from NYC, you think he'd be used to assholes. Hell, he invited assholes to his wedding.
Trump came from NYC, you think he'd be used to assholes. Hell, he invited assholes to his wedding.
Posted by: Banana Splits Guy at July 25, 2017 04:20 PM (UCap9)
100
35 17
Ace, if the people you hire and trust to do what you want don't or won't do it, then they have to go. What am I missing?
Posted by: J.J. Sefton at July 25, 2017 04:05 PM (mbhDw)
And thus far, this has been Trump's biggest mistake. Not removing those who are against him. It isn't like you have to ferret them out. If you walked down the hall and indiscriminately picked 50% of the people you saw, you still wouldn't incur any friendly fire.
Posted by: Our Country is Screwed at July 25, 2017 04:10 PM (jxbfJ)
++++
The problems are the limitations on firing some and on replacing others. He can't fire civil servants without cause. And, most of the political appointees have to get confirmed through the Senate. And, the Dems in the Senate are slow-walking all the confirmation processes, with a great big hand from the GOPe.
If he fires Sessions, a dem, Rod[whatever] takes his place. Not really a solution.
Ace, if the people you hire and trust to do what you want don't or won't do it, then they have to go. What am I missing?
Posted by: J.J. Sefton at July 25, 2017 04:05 PM (mbhDw)
And thus far, this has been Trump's biggest mistake. Not removing those who are against him. It isn't like you have to ferret them out. If you walked down the hall and indiscriminately picked 50% of the people you saw, you still wouldn't incur any friendly fire.
Posted by: Our Country is Screwed at July 25, 2017 04:10 PM (jxbfJ)
++++
The problems are the limitations on firing some and on replacing others. He can't fire civil servants without cause. And, most of the political appointees have to get confirmed through the Senate. And, the Dems in the Senate are slow-walking all the confirmation processes, with a great big hand from the GOPe.
If he fires Sessions, a dem, Rod[whatever] takes his place. Not really a solution.
Posted by: Anon Y. Mous at July 25, 2017 04:21 PM (FUu/Z)
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96 Maybe Trump just needs to install an unknown (nonEstablishment) who doesn't care about the name recognition and clean house.
Posted by: Cardinal Cool J at July 25, 2017 04:20 PM (XvbjR)
Here I is!!!!
- - Buckwheat Sefton
Posted by: Cardinal Cool J at July 25, 2017 04:20 PM (XvbjR)
Here I is!!!!
- - Buckwheat Sefton
Posted by: J.J. Sefton at July 25, 2017 04:21 PM (mbhDw)
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95 "He's just a warm body filling a hole."
____________________________________
He said "a hole".
____________________________________
He said "a hole".
Posted by: Beavis at July 25, 2017 04:21 PM (4AVeu)
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the last thing we need is a petulant prezzy tweeting about it from the oval office.
No the last thing we need is The FAB, or some other Left Winger, or a RINO in the Oval Office.
What ever PDT faults are, and he has many, he is our President and our last hope to break the swamp or else.
No the last thing we need is The FAB, or some other Left Winger, or a RINO in the Oval Office.
What ever PDT faults are, and he has many, he is our President and our last hope to break the swamp or else.
Posted by: Nevergiveup at July 25, 2017 04:21 PM (5y11N)
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What can Tillerson (or anyone for that matter) do if State is dry rotted top to bottom? Ship the worst of the lot to remote locations of the compass - in conjunction with forced retirements - probably pencils out to less than fifteen percent of departmental careerists.
Posted by: 13times at July 25, 2017 04:21 PM (WHVu+)
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When the Left makes kamikaze runs, it's because they know someone has their back and will hook them up with some cushy sinecure somewhere in exchange for their losses.
Nobody's doing that on our side. It's like nobody has the slightest understanding of human psychology or how risk-reward actually fucking works.
Nobody's doing that on our side. It's like nobody has the slightest understanding of human psychology or how risk-reward actually fucking works.
Posted by: Brother Cavil, Abbot of St. Costello-on-the-Hurlingbone at July 25, 2017 04:21 PM (AM1GF)
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Maybe Trump just needs to install an unknown (nonEstablishment) who doesn't care about the name recognition and clean house.
Posted by: Cardinal Cool J
++++
Wasn't that Tillerson?
The guy was not a show boater, loyal, and competent. Had no political aspirations to speak of.
And he ran Exon Mobil, which is a real job.
Posted by: Cardinal Cool J
++++
Wasn't that Tillerson?
The guy was not a show boater, loyal, and competent. Had no political aspirations to speak of.
And he ran Exon Mobil, which is a real job.
Posted by: publix at July 25, 2017 04:21 PM (LHzKO)
107
Trump's painting himself into a corner. He can't just start a new season with a new batch of apprentices.
Posted by: spongeworthy at July 25, 2017 04:22 PM (K/9da)
108
If he fires Sessions, a dem, Rod[whatever] takes his place. Not really a solution.
Posted by: Anon Y. Mous at July 25, 2017 04:21 PM (FUu/Z)
Isn't Rodenstein a Trump appointee?
Believe he is.....
Posted by: Anon Y. Mous at July 25, 2017 04:21 PM (FUu/Z)
Isn't Rodenstein a Trump appointee?
Believe he is.....
Posted by: SSBN 656 (G) at July 25, 2017 04:22 PM (jjaLl)
109
Confucius say man with mosquito on ballsack know the meaning of compromise.
Posted by: Banana Splits Guy at July 25, 2017 04:22 PM (UCap9)
110
"No one takes a stressful job except for one reason: to increase their reputation, power, and personal earning potential."
I would take it just to purge my personal enemies list, bang a few hot lobbyists, and bail with style.
I would take it just to purge my personal enemies list, bang a few hot lobbyists, and bail with style.
Posted by: Jean at July 25, 2017 04:22 PM (9TU00)
111
63 "If you run into an asshole in the morning, you ran into an asshole. If you run into assholes all day, you're the asshole."
Posted by: Banana Splits Guy at July 25, 2017 04:15 PM (UCap9)
I no longer agree with that or similar statements.
This country is overrun with worthless pieces of shit. Period.
(not referring to you here)
Posted by: Banana Splits Guy at July 25, 2017 04:15 PM (UCap9)
I no longer agree with that or similar statements.
This country is overrun with worthless pieces of shit. Period.
(not referring to you here)
Posted by: Country Boy at July 25, 2017 04:22 PM (NKBOU)
112
92 If I had billions to blow I would explore a new party on the right. I don't have any money so I will wait patently for anything that might shoe a small hope that maybe someday somewhere there could be a shift right in politics. I feel like Charlie Brown and the damn football.
Posted by: USNtakim at July 25, 2017 04:19
See, that's the problem. People who pay attention to what is going on are completely cynical about politicians, not believing one thing that they say or say they are going to do.
....... On reflection, that is not a problem, but reality, and what new directions are made of.
Posted by: USNtakim at July 25, 2017 04:19
See, that's the problem. People who pay attention to what is going on are completely cynical about politicians, not believing one thing that they say or say they are going to do.
....... On reflection, that is not a problem, but reality, and what new directions are made of.
Posted by: kraken at July 25, 2017 04:23 PM (zSVEm)
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Sessions has pulled a couple of real asshole moves that are the hallmark of someone being in Washington too long. He's more concerned with his personal appearance that's doing what is just.
If I were paranoid, I might think he's the establishments inside guy. Just checking the boxes but really focused on undermining the president.
The public statements are designed by Trump for effect. But i frankly fine no them distasteful and a distraction. There are better ways to skin that cat.
If I were paranoid, I might think he's the establishments inside guy. Just checking the boxes but really focused on undermining the president.
The public statements are designed by Trump for effect. But i frankly fine no them distasteful and a distraction. There are better ways to skin that cat.
Posted by: Marcus T at July 25, 2017 04:23 PM (zJ3L1)
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Uhh CNN is reporting...
Thank God they don't have some sort of agenda to always be saying so and so is considering resigning!
I mean they've only been doing it since Trump took office.
Thank God they don't have some sort of agenda to always be saying so and so is considering resigning!
I mean they've only been doing it since Trump took office.
Posted by: Dack Thrombosis at July 25, 2017 04:23 PM (4ErVI)
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104 What can Tillerson (or anyone for that matter) do if State is dry rotted top to bottom? Ship the worst of the lot to remote locations of the compass - in conjunction with forced retirements - probably pencils out to less than fifteen percent of departmental careerists.
Posted by: 13times at July 25, 2017 04:21 PM (WHVu+)
Can't Tillerson remove them for dereliction of duty?
Posted by: 13times at July 25, 2017 04:21 PM (WHVu+)
Can't Tillerson remove them for dereliction of duty?
Posted by: Cardinal Cool J at July 25, 2017 04:23 PM (XvbjR)
Posted by: SMFH at July 25, 2017 04:23 PM (s5Kql)
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If he fires Sessions, a dem, Rod[whatever] takes his place. Not really a solution.
Posted by: Anon Y. Mous at July 25, 2017 04:21 PM (FUu/Z)
Wait for Congress to go into recess...
Fire Sessions....
Recess Appointment ... get a REAL asshole in there for ONE YEAR.
Clean... house...
Posted by: Anon Y. Mous at July 25, 2017 04:21 PM (FUu/Z)
Wait for Congress to go into recess...
Fire Sessions....
Recess Appointment ... get a REAL asshole in there for ONE YEAR.
Clean... house...
Posted by: Don Q. at July 25, 2017 04:23 PM (NgKpN)
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If you run into an asshole in the morning, you ran into an asshole. If you run into assholes all day, you're the asshole."
Posted by: Banana Splits Guy
++++
That's my conclusion as well.
I still think Trump is a world better than say Jeb Bush, but it really looks like incompetence and silly vanity is going to take this Administration down.
Posted by: Banana Splits Guy
++++
That's my conclusion as well.
I still think Trump is a world better than say Jeb Bush, but it really looks like incompetence and silly vanity is going to take this Administration down.
Posted by: publix at July 25, 2017 04:24 PM (LHzKO)
119
the FL woman should sue for breach of contract but it would cost her more than the $2100 prize.
Posted by: Vic We Have No Party at July 25, 2017 04:17 PM (mpXpK)
Nah. She needs to sue for a couple million. Which will generate so much bad attention and bad publicity that the company will be forced to knuckle under or lose half its customer base.
In the end she'll get to 'settle' for a couple hundred thousand.
This is war. It needs to fought as if it is one.
Posted by: Vic We Have No Party at July 25, 2017 04:17 PM (mpXpK)
Nah. She needs to sue for a couple million. Which will generate so much bad attention and bad publicity that the company will be forced to knuckle under or lose half its customer base.
In the end she'll get to 'settle' for a couple hundred thousand.
This is war. It needs to fought as if it is one.
Posted by: Slippery Slope Salesman at July 25, 2017 04:24 PM (EgwCt)
Posted by: dananjcon at July 25, 2017 04:24 PM (WLK0w)
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He has to put someone like Bolton in. He knows how the system works, who is who, and how to make the changes necessary to implement Trump's plans and effect long term institutional change.
He also has the requisite honey badger don't give a fuck attitude.
He is also going to demand some autonomy.
He also has the requisite honey badger don't give a fuck attitude.
He is also going to demand some autonomy.
Posted by: yankeefifth at July 25, 2017 04:24 PM (0wem/)
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So let's see what's really going on to account for the sudden spike in hysteria?
Because usually it's something going on behind the scenes when we see the media turn it up to eleven.
NAFTA renegotiations? That might be a ways off yet.
Whatever it is, it's near and dear to the hearts of the globalists.
Because usually it's something going on behind the scenes when we see the media turn it up to eleven.
NAFTA renegotiations? That might be a ways off yet.
Whatever it is, it's near and dear to the hearts of the globalists.
Posted by: Dack Thrombosis at July 25, 2017 04:24 PM (4ErVI)
123
Does this taste like Fermunda cheese to you?
Posted by: Mosquito on Ball Sack at July 25, 2017 04:25 PM (4AVeu)
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Make no mistake, PDT is our last chance. Like him or not.
Posted by: Brian in New Orleans at July 25, 2017 04:16 PM (UBzPO)
I actually disagree with that sentiment. Trump started a movement. Or more specifically, I think the movement kind of gelled around him. It was already starting to form when he came along. It just really crystallized around him and the election. I don't think he IS the movement by any means.
The movement (or whatever you want to call it) would have survived even if he jad lost the election, and it will keep on going when he's out of office. Others will come to take up the banner when he's gone.Trump Republicanism or New Conservatism or whatever you want to call it isn't going away any time soon.
Posted by: Brian in New Orleans at July 25, 2017 04:16 PM (UBzPO)
I actually disagree with that sentiment. Trump started a movement. Or more specifically, I think the movement kind of gelled around him. It was already starting to form when he came along. It just really crystallized around him and the election. I don't think he IS the movement by any means.
The movement (or whatever you want to call it) would have survived even if he jad lost the election, and it will keep on going when he's out of office. Others will come to take up the banner when he's gone.Trump Republicanism or New Conservatism or whatever you want to call it isn't going away any time soon.
Posted by: Agent Cooper at July 25, 2017 04:25 PM (INRVS)
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President Trump is considering resigning!!
We are known worldwide for our in depth and completely unbiased and factual reporting!!
We are known worldwide for our in depth and completely unbiased and factual reporting!!
Posted by: CNN at July 25, 2017 04:25 PM (iVOAv)
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Trump came from NYC, you think he'd be used to assholes. Hell, he invited assholes to his wedding.
Sure. But DC and NYC assholes are different breeds of asshole and the paradigm is different. In NYC real estate you can control whether an asshole working for you is doing his job, to a point. Thus controlling the scope and direction of asshole.
Probably applicable here too, but with some differences. Guy's got to adapt and find whatever levers he can - and the "normal" ones are not connected to gears that actually do anything constructive.
Sure. But DC and NYC assholes are different breeds of asshole and the paradigm is different. In NYC real estate you can control whether an asshole working for you is doing his job, to a point. Thus controlling the scope and direction of asshole.
Probably applicable here too, but with some differences. Guy's got to adapt and find whatever levers he can - and the "normal" ones are not connected to gears that actually do anything constructive.
Posted by: Sporkatus at July 25, 2017 04:25 PM (eXSOZ)
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If, and that's a big if, these things are true with Tillerson, it's an example of how you can't put CEO's of big organizations together and expect them to agree on everything.
And it would get loud at times.
I believe Tillerson has more experience negotiating with the Islamists and likely believes he knows more than Trump. And how much Trump is taking advice from his cabinet remains to be seen.
And as been pointed out, who can believe the MSM.
To that point, my bing page has a headline that says, 99% of former NFL players have CTE, according to study.
No, 99% of the 111 brains submitted by family members of players who died with dementia, mental issues, and suicides had CTE.
The study had that small of a sample. Not to be written off. But there is also a Penn State study just released of football players who played in HS in the 50s(yes, different game , BUT without as good protective equipment AND concussion protocol) and there was no difference in the rate of dementia, etc. between players and non players in that study.
And it would get loud at times.
I believe Tillerson has more experience negotiating with the Islamists and likely believes he knows more than Trump. And how much Trump is taking advice from his cabinet remains to be seen.
And as been pointed out, who can believe the MSM.
To that point, my bing page has a headline that says, 99% of former NFL players have CTE, according to study.
No, 99% of the 111 brains submitted by family members of players who died with dementia, mental issues, and suicides had CTE.
The study had that small of a sample. Not to be written off. But there is also a Penn State study just released of football players who played in HS in the 50s(yes, different game , BUT without as good protective equipment AND concussion protocol) and there was no difference in the rate of dementia, etc. between players and non players in that study.
Posted by: Jen the original at July 25, 2017 04:25 PM (FggK5)
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NO Bolton. Ugh! What the hell is everyone's fascination with this guy?!
NO Napolitano. Double Ugh! He hates Trump.
NO Napolitano. Double Ugh! He hates Trump.
Posted by: squeakywheel at July 25, 2017 04:26 PM (bPIyb)
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Trump Republicanism or New Conservatism or whatever you want to call it isn't going away any time soon.
==
In 10 years 10% of those voters will be dead.
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In 10 years 10% of those voters will be dead.
Posted by: simplemind at July 25, 2017 04:26 PM (rm2Cc)
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I've never been in favor of it but we need a third party to be formed now. Trump is in the best position to do it and should do it tomorrow figuratively speaking. I think he needs to give a speech declaring he is resigning as a member of the GOP and forming the Citizen Party.
Posted by: Jack Sock at July 25, 2017 04:26 PM (A3edJ)
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24 "The Iran deal belongs to Obama and the Democrats. Don't save them from it."
The problem is, the GOPe, lead by Sen. Bob Corker, is just as culpable as the Democrats regarding the Iran Deal. He and his cohort of establishment GOPe globalists handed Obama the Treaty Clause of the Constitution.
The problem is, the GOPe, lead by Sen. Bob Corker, is just as culpable as the Democrats regarding the Iran Deal. He and his cohort of establishment GOPe globalists handed Obama the Treaty Clause of the Constitution.
Posted by: WVinMN at July 25, 2017 04:27 PM (WzYlo)
Posted by: J.J. Sefton at July 25, 2017 04:27 PM (mbhDw)
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106 Maybe Trump just needs to install an unknown (nonEstablishment) who doesn't care about the name recognition and clean house.
Posted by: Cardinal Cool J
++++
Wasn't that Tillerson?
The guy was not a show boater, loyal, and competent. Had no political aspirations to speak of.
And he ran Exon Mobil, which is a real job.
Posted by: publix at July 25, 2017 04:21 PM (LHzKO)
Agreed. Thing is, maybe Tillerson isn't the man for what needs to be done at State. Maybe Trump needs a total ass-kicker right now to put people on notice.
Posted by: Cardinal Cool J
++++
Wasn't that Tillerson?
The guy was not a show boater, loyal, and competent. Had no political aspirations to speak of.
And he ran Exon Mobil, which is a real job.
Posted by: publix at July 25, 2017 04:21 PM (LHzKO)
Agreed. Thing is, maybe Tillerson isn't the man for what needs to be done at State. Maybe Trump needs a total ass-kicker right now to put people on notice.
Posted by: Cardinal Cool J at July 25, 2017 04:27 PM (XvbjR)
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Paul the lesser is in love only with Paul the lessor.
Posted by: the guy across the street at July 25, 2017 04:27 PM (sf2BM)
135
100 The problems are the limitations on firing some and
on replacing others. He can't fire civil servants without cause. And,
most of the political appointees have to get confirmed through the
Senate. And, the Dems in the Senate are slow-walking all the
confirmation processes, with a great big hand from the GOPe.
If he fires Sessions, a dem, Rod[whatever] takes his place. Not really a solution.
Posted by: Anon Y. Mous at July 25, 2017 04:21 PM (FUu/Z)
Congress just approved a new law a couple of weeks ago that makes it easier to fire government workers for cause.
on replacing others. He can't fire civil servants without cause. And,
most of the political appointees have to get confirmed through the
Senate. And, the Dems in the Senate are slow-walking all the
confirmation processes, with a great big hand from the GOPe.
If he fires Sessions, a dem, Rod[whatever] takes his place. Not really a solution.
Posted by: Anon Y. Mous at July 25, 2017 04:21 PM (FUu/Z)
Congress just approved a new law a couple of weeks ago that makes it easier to fire government workers for cause.
Posted by: Vic We Have No Party at July 25, 2017 04:27 PM (mpXpK)
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" Tillerson hasn't impressed me as especially good or especially bad. He's just a warm body filling a hole."
You say that like it's a bad thing.
You say that like it's a bad thing.
Posted by: Shep Smiff at July 25, 2017 04:27 PM (ifORZ)
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NO Bolton. Ugh! What the hell is everyone's fascination with this guy?!
NO Napolitano. Double Ugh! He hates Trump.
Posted by: squeakywheel at July
well, more importantly, what is your objection to Bolton?
NO Napolitano. Double Ugh! He hates Trump.
Posted by: squeakywheel at July
well, more importantly, what is your objection to Bolton?
Posted by: yankeefifth at July 25, 2017 04:27 PM (0wem/)
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I actually disagree with that sentiment. Trump started a movement. Or more specifically, I think the movement kind of gelled around him. It was already starting to form when he came along. It just really crystallized around him and the election. I don't think he IS the movement by any means.
The movement (or whatever you want to call it) would have survived even if he jad lost the election, and it will keep on going when he's out of office. Others will come to take up the banner when he's gone.Trump Republicanism or New Conservatism or whatever you want to call it isn't going away any time soon.
Posted by: Agent Cooper at July 25, 2017 04:25 PM (INRVS)
I wish I could agree with that...but if PDT falls I am not sure we can survive the aftermath. We just barely survived 8 years of Fredo...and we are still be choked by his deep state appointments, Fredocare, and Iran.
If PDT, it just might be the tipping point.
The movement (or whatever you want to call it) would have survived even if he jad lost the election, and it will keep on going when he's out of office. Others will come to take up the banner when he's gone.Trump Republicanism or New Conservatism or whatever you want to call it isn't going away any time soon.
Posted by: Agent Cooper at July 25, 2017 04:25 PM (INRVS)
I wish I could agree with that...but if PDT falls I am not sure we can survive the aftermath. We just barely survived 8 years of Fredo...and we are still be choked by his deep state appointments, Fredocare, and Iran.
If PDT, it just might be the tipping point.
Posted by: Nevergiveup at July 25, 2017 04:27 PM (5y11N)
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>>>I think he needs to give a speech declaring he is resigning as a member of the GOP and forming the Citizen Party
What could go wrong?
Oh, right, everything.
What could go wrong?
Oh, right, everything.
Posted by: Banana Splits Guy at July 25, 2017 04:28 PM (UCap9)
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Wasn't Judith Exon JFK's girlfriend?
Wasn't Judith Exon JFK's girlfriend?
Posted by: J.J. Sefton at July 25, 2017 04:28 PM (mbhDw)
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I would support Alan West for Secretary of State.
I think he has the experience and personality to get the job done right.
I think he has the experience and personality to get the job done right.
Posted by: Adirondack Patriot at July 25, 2017 04:28 PM (4AVeu)
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Joining us to share her in depth knowledge on this subject is Madame Secretary, Tea Leoni. Madame Secretary, welcome...
Posted by: This...is CNN at July 25, 2017 04:28 PM (qJhUV)
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"making the potential case for withholding certification of Iran at the next 90-day review of the nuclear deal"
Maybe also now a good time to remind ourselves of just how weird the terms of that deal by Obama and Kerry really were.
It ultimately comes down to this question: are the Iranians continuing their nuclear weapons development effort? And precisely how does that get determined? As Reagan once said in a different context, trust but verify.
The Senate, who used Bob Corker's facially unconstitutional enabling bill to grease the deal through without the usual two-thirds treaty vote, didn't get to discuss verification and validation. At all.
In fact, even Obama's top negotiators (led by Wendy Sherman, the former social worker who also handled the failed Nork nuke deal for Billy Jeff) weren't allowed to know anything at all about how verification would be handled.
Instead, all of that was contained in a "side annex" separately negotiated between Tehran and... the IAEA, instead of the USA. No one from the American side has any idea what specific measures and steps are in that protocol.
It's completely opaque. It relies entirely upon this international alphabet-soup agency to be a trusted broker, *and also* not to get fooled by Iranian subterfuges with centrifuges.
Plus, the IAEA themselves are hardly a bastion of objectivity. They've been regularly and plausibly accused of giving rogue states an easy go in the past. Quis custodiet?
Maybe also now a good time to remind ourselves of just how weird the terms of that deal by Obama and Kerry really were.
It ultimately comes down to this question: are the Iranians continuing their nuclear weapons development effort? And precisely how does that get determined? As Reagan once said in a different context, trust but verify.
The Senate, who used Bob Corker's facially unconstitutional enabling bill to grease the deal through without the usual two-thirds treaty vote, didn't get to discuss verification and validation. At all.
In fact, even Obama's top negotiators (led by Wendy Sherman, the former social worker who also handled the failed Nork nuke deal for Billy Jeff) weren't allowed to know anything at all about how verification would be handled.
Instead, all of that was contained in a "side annex" separately negotiated between Tehran and... the IAEA, instead of the USA. No one from the American side has any idea what specific measures and steps are in that protocol.
It's completely opaque. It relies entirely upon this international alphabet-soup agency to be a trusted broker, *and also* not to get fooled by Iranian subterfuges with centrifuges.
Plus, the IAEA themselves are hardly a bastion of objectivity. They've been regularly and plausibly accused of giving rogue states an easy go in the past. Quis custodiet?
Posted by: torquewrench at July 25, 2017 04:29 PM (ujwCG)
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The movement (or whatever you want to call it) would have survived even if he jad lost the election, and it will keep on going when he's out of office.
Yeah. No.
Just like the TEA Party. Without Trump, there's just us. Sitting on blogs bitching.
Why Trump? Because he's 70 yrs old and he doesn't need the money. He is beholden to no one. He doesn't have to play nice with anyone.
Not too many others out there on our side that are in that position. And unless they are, they won't stick their necks out.
Yeah. No.
Just like the TEA Party. Without Trump, there's just us. Sitting on blogs bitching.
Why Trump? Because he's 70 yrs old and he doesn't need the money. He is beholden to no one. He doesn't have to play nice with anyone.
Not too many others out there on our side that are in that position. And unless they are, they won't stick their necks out.
Posted by: rickb223 at July 25, 2017 04:29 PM (Bd48Y)
145
How about Sec of State...RBG?
I mean she keeps telling us about the wonders of the laws of other countries right? Let her go out and learn about them on the federal dime...right?
I mean she keeps telling us about the wonders of the laws of other countries right? Let her go out and learn about them on the federal dime...right?
Posted by: 18-1 at July 25, 2017 04:29 PM (eSx+E)
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>>I think he needs to give a speech declaring he is resigning as a member of the GOP and forming the Citizen Party
I doubt this would do anything other than cause him to get even less support in Congress.
I doubt this would do anything other than cause him to get even less support in Congress.
Posted by: JackStraw at July 25, 2017 04:29 PM (/tuJf)
147
Zerohedge is reporting that Scaramucci has his first scalp, firing Asst Press Sec Michael Short
Posted by: Brian in New Orleans at July 25, 2017 04:29 PM (UBzPO)
148
In 10 years 10% of those voters will be dead.
Posted by: simplemind at July 25, 2017 04:26 PM (rm2Cc)
That's the thing - I don't think so. I think you're underestimating the demo, so to speak. That's what Trump or Trumpism or whatever is doing differently. It isn't just a monolithic party of old rich white conservatives. That's the myth the left wants you to believe.
Posted by: simplemind at July 25, 2017 04:26 PM (rm2Cc)
That's the thing - I don't think so. I think you're underestimating the demo, so to speak. That's what Trump or Trumpism or whatever is doing differently. It isn't just a monolithic party of old rich white conservatives. That's the myth the left wants you to believe.
Posted by: Agent Cooper at July 25, 2017 04:29 PM (INRVS)
149
What could go wrong?
Oh, right, everything.
Posted by: Banana Splits Guy at July 25, 2017 04:28 PM (UCap9)
Yeeeeaaahhh.... I think impeachment might be on the menu..
Oh, right, everything.
Posted by: Banana Splits Guy at July 25, 2017 04:28 PM (UCap9)
Yeeeeaaahhh.... I think impeachment might be on the menu..
Posted by: kraken at July 25, 2017 04:29 PM (zSVEm)
150
After hearing him speak a few times, I did not think Tillersaurus Rex was cut out for this job. Same thing with Sessions. Rush had a good point today - maybe Trump was/is looking for "brawlers" who fight just like he does for what HE deems is important. Bringing in the Mooch is a good example of that. We need more brawlers. Less milquetoast.
Posted by: Poster Nutbag at July 25, 2017 04:29 PM (EBS9U)
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Posted by: Agent Cooper at July 25, 2017 04:25 PM (INRVS)
Concur...
This all started with Perot and the reform party.... which was a very civilized movement...
They destroyed that movement... but the anger and people were still out there...
They became the TEA Party... which was less organized, and more populist... which got coopted and destroyed...
Which led to the Trump movement... which is populist, nationalist, and angry....
If Washington manages to destroy that movement? What comes next will be uglier....
Concur...
This all started with Perot and the reform party.... which was a very civilized movement...
They destroyed that movement... but the anger and people were still out there...
They became the TEA Party... which was less organized, and more populist... which got coopted and destroyed...
Which led to the Trump movement... which is populist, nationalist, and angry....
If Washington manages to destroy that movement? What comes next will be uglier....
Posted by: Don Q. at July 25, 2017 04:29 PM (NgKpN)
152
I hear Hillary has some free time.
Posted by: regular joe at July 25, 2017 04:30 PM (O50yS)
153
Is there any sources for any of this besides sources say?
No?
Then it's all lies.
Seriously, unless and until everyone stops repeating all of these stories, the press will never ever ever ever stop with their addiction to anonymous sources.
Starve the damn beast.
No?
Then it's all lies.
Seriously, unless and until everyone stops repeating all of these stories, the press will never ever ever ever stop with their addiction to anonymous sources.
Starve the damn beast.
Posted by: alexthechick - a manatee life for me at July 25, 2017 04:30 PM (mf5HN)
154
>>>And, the Dems in the Senate are slow-walking all the
confirmation processes, with a great big hand from the GOPe.
Biggest delay is on the Trump end. Nominating people.
confirmation processes, with a great big hand from the GOPe.
Biggest delay is on the Trump end. Nominating people.
Posted by: Banana Splits Guy at July 25, 2017 04:30 PM (UCap9)
Posted by: Adirondack Patriot at July 25, 2017 04:30 PM (4AVeu)
156
Posted by: Agent Cooper at July 25, 2017 04:29 PM (INRVS)
For both our sakes and the sakes of our kids, I hope your right. I am just not as optimistic...just mu nature I guess
For both our sakes and the sakes of our kids, I hope your right. I am just not as optimistic...just mu nature I guess
Posted by: Nevergiveup at July 25, 2017 04:31 PM (5y11N)
Posted by: WisRich at July 25, 2017 04:31 PM (G0vdT)
158
"The problem is, the GOPe, lead by Sen. Bob Corker, is just as culpable as the Democrats regarding the Iran Deal."
Tom Cotton's hands are clean. He was the only member of the Republican Senate caucus to realize what a snafu this deal was, and to vote against it.
Tom Cotton's hands are clean. He was the only member of the Republican Senate caucus to realize what a snafu this deal was, and to vote against it.
Posted by: torquewrench at July 25, 2017 04:31 PM (ujwCG)
159
"I really want to make a convoluted Cat Stevens/Tea for the Tillerman
joke about Tillerson and can't."
You know we've come a long way,
it's no long pay to plaaa-aaa-aay,
so tell me, who is Secretary of Sta-a-a-aaa-a-a-aaaa--aaaate
joke about Tillerson and can't."
You know we've come a long way,
it's no long pay to plaaa-aaa-aay,
so tell me, who is Secretary of Sta-a-a-aaa-a-a-aaaa--aaaate
Posted by: goodluckduck at July 25, 2017 04:32 PM (yqvys)
160
155 I think Trump should name Vladimir Putin as Secretary of State.
Just for the sake of variety.
Posted by: Adirondack Patriot at July 25, 2017 04:30 PM (4AVeu)
And all press conferences should have Cyrillic subtitles....
Just for the sake of variety.
Posted by: Adirondack Patriot at July 25, 2017 04:30 PM (4AVeu)
And all press conferences should have Cyrillic subtitles....
Posted by: kraken at July 25, 2017 04:32 PM (zSVEm)
161
I nominate either Bill Maher or Steven Coal-burt to replace Rex.
They apparently know everything.
They apparently know everything.
Posted by: gobagoo at July 25, 2017 04:32 PM (A/saJ)
162
Seriously, unless and until everyone stops repeating all of these stories, the press will never ever ever ever stop with their addiction to anonymous sources.
=======
The press is never going to stop. No matter what we do.
Its not Like the Wash Post is run for a profit.
MSM is the billionaire boys club propaganda arm.
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The press is never going to stop. No matter what we do.
Its not Like the Wash Post is run for a profit.
MSM is the billionaire boys club propaganda arm.
Posted by: simplemind at July 25, 2017 04:32 PM (mM5yD)
163
130
I've never been in favor of it but we need a third party to be formed
now. Trump is in the best position to do it and should do it tomorrow
figuratively speaking. I think he needs to give a speech declaring he is
resigning as a member of the GOP and forming the Citizen Party.
Posted by: Jack Sock at July 25, 2017 04:26 PM (A3edJ)
I think this may already be starting to happen. And like I said, I think it will happen with or without Trump leading it.
I've never been in favor of it but we need a third party to be formed
now. Trump is in the best position to do it and should do it tomorrow
figuratively speaking. I think he needs to give a speech declaring he is
resigning as a member of the GOP and forming the Citizen Party.
Posted by: Jack Sock at July 25, 2017 04:26 PM (A3edJ)
I think this may already be starting to happen. And like I said, I think it will happen with or without Trump leading it.
Posted by: Agent Cooper at July 25, 2017 04:32 PM (INRVS)
164
"I would support Alan West for Secretary of State."
He voted the way the gopE wanted him to every time it counted for theAmerican People gopE.
He voted the way the gopE wanted him to every time it counted for the
Posted by: the guy across the street at July 25, 2017 04:32 PM (sf2BM)
165
I was saying after Trump got elected that he should bring on John Bolton. I said that Mr. Tillerson's problem is that he doesn't understand the difference between a business deal and a deal that could wind up getting people killed. The Cult of Trump unleashed their wrath for questioning Trump's wisdom.
Well, well, well. Mr. Tillerson is less than impressive, as it turns out. I can't wait to hear the excuses that will be made for Mr. Trump for this one.
Well, well, well. Mr. Tillerson is less than impressive, as it turns out. I can't wait to hear the excuses that will be made for Mr. Trump for this one.
Posted by: CatchThirtyThr33 at July 25, 2017 04:32 PM (UXukZ)
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I think he needs to give a speech declaring he is resigning as a member of the GOP and forming the Citizen Party
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This +1000
He's got three years until he faces the voters again. Best to do it with a new party, with the gop having proven beyond all reasonable excuse, how utterly worthless they are.
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This +1000
He's got three years until he faces the voters again. Best to do it with a new party, with the gop having proven beyond all reasonable excuse, how utterly worthless they are.
Posted by: Methos at July 25, 2017 04:32 PM (3Liv/)
167
I know this is a dumb idea, but if you want to gum up the works on the Iran deal, do you nominate Joe Lieberman? You can fire him after he gets that job done.
Posted by: Furious George at July 25, 2017 04:33 PM (j+dfT)
168
Nikki Haley has been a pleasant surprise in her position. A bright spot.
Posted by: IC at July 25, 2017 04:33 PM (a0IVu)
169
Clearing baffles.
Posted by: The Great White Scotsman at July 25, 2017 04:33 PM (0pcwX)
170
157 So who comes in?
Nikki Haley.
Posted by: WisRich at July 25, 2017 04:31 PM (G0vdT)
Allen West to UN ambassador.
Nikki Haley.
Posted by: WisRich at July 25, 2017 04:31 PM (G0vdT)
Allen West to UN ambassador.
Posted by: J.J. Sefton at July 25, 2017 04:33 PM (mbhDw)
171
Declassify all of State's internal bullhockey surrounding the Iran 'no-paper' deal. Expose and embarrass Obama and Clinton's apparatchiks at State.
Posted by: 13times at July 25, 2017 04:33 PM (WHVu+)
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Posted by: JackStraw at July 25, 2017 04:29 PM (/tuJf)
What's less than zero? With that announcement I would hope others in Congress that do support what he's trying to do and also frustrated with the GOP see that as a chance to bolt. If nothing is going to get done, let's rock this damn boat.
What's less than zero? With that announcement I would hope others in Congress that do support what he's trying to do and also frustrated with the GOP see that as a chance to bolt. If nothing is going to get done, let's rock this damn boat.
Posted by: Jack Sock at July 25, 2017 04:34 PM (A3edJ)
173
Is there any sources for any of this besides sources say? Ask Ben Rhodes
Posted by: Jean at July 25, 2017 04:34 PM (9TU00)
174
The movement (or whatever you want to call it) would have survived even if he jad lost the election, and it will keep on going when he's out of office. Others will come to take up the banner when he's gone.Trump Republicanism or New Conservatism or whatever you want to call it isn't going away any time soon.
I think you're wrong. Movements rarely survive without a dynamic leader
The movement (or whatever you want to call it) would have survived even if he jad lost the election, and it will keep on going when he's out of office. Others will come to take up the banner when he's gone.Trump Republicanism or New Conservatism or whatever you want to call it isn't going away any time soon.
I think you're wrong. Movements rarely survive without a dynamic leader
Posted by: Deplorable Male logic at July 25, 2017 04:34 PM (lKyWE)
175
>>"I really want to make a convoluted Cat Stevens/Tea for the Tillerman
joke about Tillerson and can't."
Oh baby it's a wild world
And it's hard to get by with a knife in your back
joke about Tillerson and can't."
Oh baby it's a wild world
And it's hard to get by with a knife in your back
Posted by: JackStraw at July 25, 2017 04:34 PM (/tuJf)
176
160 155 I think Trump should name Vladimir Putin as Secretary of State.
Just for the sake of variety.
Posted by: Adirondack Patriot at July 25, 2017 04:30 PM (4AVeu)
And all press conferences should have Cyrillic subtitles....
Posted by: kraken at July 25, 2017 04:32 PM (zSVEm)
No Jooz!
Just for the sake of variety.
Posted by: Adirondack Patriot at July 25, 2017 04:30 PM (4AVeu)
And all press conferences should have Cyrillic subtitles....
Posted by: kraken at July 25, 2017 04:32 PM (zSVEm)
No Jooz!
Posted by: J.J. Sefton at July 25, 2017 04:34 PM (mbhDw)
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well, if you want to gum up the works of the iran deal / obama surrender, simply release the full text and side deals.
Posted by: yankeefifth at July 25, 2017 04:34 PM (0wem/)
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over 64 congress assholes boycotted PDT's inaguration and started to call for his impeachment and to resist...It makes no never mind what PDT has said or done since, not matter how crude or thin skinned he has been, they were out to get him, still are, and will NEVER stop.
Posted by: Nevergiveup at July 25, 2017 04:35 PM (5y11N)
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Which led to the Trump movement... which is populist, nationalist, and angry....
If Washington manages to destroy that movement? What comes next will be uglier....
Posted by: Don Q. at July 25, 2017 04:29 PM (NgKpN)
And motivated. And most importantly, organized. That's key. That's the difference. That wins elections.
If Washington manages to destroy that movement? What comes next will be uglier....
Posted by: Don Q. at July 25, 2017 04:29 PM (NgKpN)
And motivated. And most importantly, organized. That's key. That's the difference. That wins elections.
Posted by: Agent Cooper at July 25, 2017 04:35 PM (INRVS)
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Remember, Obama took the Iran deal away from State and had ValJet negotiate it. State isn't happy with the deal either.
Posted by: Jean at July 25, 2017 04:35 PM (9TU00)
181
Ace: "So who comes in? Who has the stature enough, and the Establishment blessing enough ..."
And that's why The Swamp that must be drained cannot be drained.
The Borg will not eat itself.
So a Convention of States, sans the Feds, is the only possible remedy short of American Revolution 2.0.
And that's why The Swamp that must be drained cannot be drained.
The Borg will not eat itself.
So a Convention of States, sans the Feds, is the only possible remedy short of American Revolution 2.0.
Posted by: AnonymousDrivel at July 25, 2017 04:35 PM (H8S+R)
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Ace, listen,
Where I work, CNN is forced to stay on in our main lobby's tv. So unfortunately I have to see it a a lot (thank god it's muted). Do you know what they do?
Spend every fucking second speculating on which Trump administration official will be fired or resign based on anonymous, unverified sources. It's like clockwork.
Where I work, CNN is forced to stay on in our main lobby's tv. So unfortunately I have to see it a a lot (thank god it's muted). Do you know what they do?
Spend every fucking second speculating on which Trump administration official will be fired or resign based on anonymous, unverified sources. It's like clockwork.
Posted by: JC at July 25, 2017 04:35 PM (3GSgE)
183
Anything on this recent business with Brennan expressing hopes that the deepstate would mutiny - refuse to comply - if/when Donny Two Scoops shitcans Mueller? 'Cause that ain't nothing, ya know.
Posted by: Your Decidedly Devious Uncle Palpatine. All Honor & Glory to Kekistan! at July 25, 2017 04:35 PM (fA1SL)
184
Drain the swamp, redecorate, refill the swamp.
Posted by: CatchThirtyThr33 at July 25, 2017 04:35 PM (UXukZ)
185
Nikki Haley has been a pleasant surprise in her position. A bright spot.
Posted by: IC at July 25, 2017 04:33 PM (a0IVu)
I was completely wrong in my view that Nikki Haley's appointment to UN Ambassador was just some kind of pandering.
Nope. She's been great so far. Good for her.
Did we ever discover who it was who recommended her?
Posted by: IC at July 25, 2017 04:33 PM (a0IVu)
I was completely wrong in my view that Nikki Haley's appointment to UN Ambassador was just some kind of pandering.
Nope. She's been great so far. Good for her.
Did we ever discover who it was who recommended her?
Posted by: alexthechick - a manatee life for me at July 25, 2017 04:35 PM (mf5HN)
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starve the beast.
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I endorse the sentiment.
The media companies are owned by like 5 or 6 major companies with about 30 major stake holders. Billionaire's club. I think Rupert Murdock owns Marvel actually the holding company that counted Marvel as an asset - or at least he did for a while.
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I endorse the sentiment.
The media companies are owned by like 5 or 6 major companies with about 30 major stake holders. Billionaire's club. I think Rupert Murdock owns Marvel actually the holding company that counted Marvel as an asset - or at least he did for a while.
Posted by: simplemind at July 25, 2017 04:36 PM (j3H78)
187
Little known fact: in his earliest film roles, Deep State was credited as State Deep.
Posted by: Anachronda at July 25, 2017 04:36 PM (sGtp+)
188
The Stache for Secretary of State.
Posted by: Cate at July 25, 2017 04:36 PM (doAl8)
189
Tillerson and Sessions are employees who are supposed to be following the President's agenda NOT setting their own. If they cannot do that, they need to go.
Posted by: redbanzai at July 25, 2017 04:36 PM (qf8IB)
190
Trump should have people leaking stuff that helps him, like everything involving iran to cut the legs out from anyone associated with the previous administration.
Posted by: yankeefifth at July 25, 2017 04:36 PM (0wem/)
191
Moar hair on fire opera...
Posted by: Anna Puma (HQCaR) at July 25, 2017 04:36 PM (QHd8M)
192
183 Anything on this recent business with Brennan expressing hopes that the deepstate would mutiny - refuse to comply - if/when Donny Two Scoops shitcans Mueller? 'Cause that ain't nothing, ya know.
Posted by: Your Decidedly Devious Uncle Palpatine. All Honor & Glory to Kekistan! at July 25, 2017 04:35 PM (fA1SL)
Is it me or did Abdul Brennan openly foment insurrection?
Posted by: Your Decidedly Devious Uncle Palpatine. All Honor & Glory to Kekistan! at July 25, 2017 04:35 PM (fA1SL)
Is it me or did Abdul Brennan openly foment insurrection?
Posted by: J.J. Sefton at July 25, 2017 04:36 PM (mbhDw)
193
I seem to recall something dodgy about Brennan...
Posted by: kraken at July 25, 2017 04:36 PM (zSVEm)
194
Which led to the Trump movement... which is populist, nationalist, and angry....
If Washington manages to destroy that movement? What comes next will be uglier....
Posted by: Don Q. at July 25, 2017 04:29 PM (NgKpN)
The Left is making America damn near ungovernerable and I for one will never forget it...and intend to pay them back 3 times over if they ever regain The White House
If Washington manages to destroy that movement? What comes next will be uglier....
Posted by: Don Q. at July 25, 2017 04:29 PM (NgKpN)
The Left is making America damn near ungovernerable and I for one will never forget it...and intend to pay them back 3 times over if they ever regain The White House
Posted by: Nevergiveup at July 25, 2017 04:37 PM (5y11N)
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>>>>Ace, listen,
Where I work, CNN is forced to stay on in our main
lobby's tv. So unfortunately I have to see it a a lot (thank god it's
muted). Do you know what they do?
Spend every fucking second
speculating on which Trump administration official will be fired or
resign based on anonymous, unverified sources. It's like clockwork.
.
.
.Yep and with the one exception of Flynn they have been wrong every single time in the last six months on every single report about Trump they have made.
Time to stop listening to their unnamed source articles.
Where I work, CNN is forced to stay on in our main
lobby's tv. So unfortunately I have to see it a a lot (thank god it's
muted). Do you know what they do?
Spend every fucking second
speculating on which Trump administration official will be fired or
resign based on anonymous, unverified sources. It's like clockwork.
.
.
.Yep and with the one exception of Flynn they have been wrong every single time in the last six months on every single report about Trump they have made.
Time to stop listening to their unnamed source articles.
Posted by: The Great White Scotsman at July 25, 2017 04:37 PM (0pcwX)
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185, Did we ever discover who it was who recommended her?
Posted by: alexthechick - a manatee life for me at July 25, 2017 04:35 PM (mf5HN)
I don't actually know...
Posted by: alexthechick - a manatee life for me at July 25, 2017 04:35 PM (mf5HN)
I don't actually know...
Posted by: IC at July 25, 2017 04:37 PM (a0IVu)
197
183 Anything on this recent business with Brennan expressing hopes that the deepstate would mutiny - refuse to comply - if/when Donny Two Scoops shitcans Mueller? 'Cause that ain't nothing, ya know.
Posted by: Your Decidedly Devious Uncle Palpatine. All Honor & Glory to Kekistan! at July 25, 2017 04:35 PM (fA1SL)
But how would that be different from what they're doing now?
Posted by: Your Decidedly Devious Uncle Palpatine. All Honor & Glory to Kekistan! at July 25, 2017 04:35 PM (fA1SL)
But how would that be different from what they're doing now?
Posted by: rickl at July 25, 2017 04:37 PM (xjiRE)
198
187 Little known fact: in his earliest film roles, Deep State was credited as State Deep.
Posted by: Anachronda at July 25, 2017 04:36 PM (sGtp+)
In Deep State, the clitoris was inside the Washington Monument.
Posted by: Anachronda at July 25, 2017 04:36 PM (sGtp+)
In Deep State, the clitoris was inside the Washington Monument.
Posted by: J.J. Sefton at July 25, 2017 04:38 PM (mbhDw)
199
I think you're wrong. Movements rarely survive without a dynamic leader
Posted by: Deplorable Male logic at July 25, 2017 04:34 PM (lKyWE)
Somebody will pick up the standard. This new party (or whatever it is) is a real thing now. It's not going away. Somebody will step up.
Posted by: Deplorable Male logic at July 25, 2017 04:34 PM (lKyWE)
Somebody will pick up the standard. This new party (or whatever it is) is a real thing now. It's not going away. Somebody will step up.
Posted by: Agent Cooper at July 25, 2017 04:38 PM (INRVS)
200
189
Tillerson and Sessions are employees who are supposed to be following
the President's agenda NOT setting their own. If they cannot do that,
they need to go.
Posted by: redbanzai at July 25, 2017 04:36 PM (qf8IB)
This.
Tillerson and Sessions are employees who are supposed to be following
the President's agenda NOT setting their own. If they cannot do that,
they need to go.
Posted by: redbanzai at July 25, 2017 04:36 PM (qf8IB)
This.
Posted by: IC at July 25, 2017 04:38 PM (a0IVu)
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153 Is there any sources for any of this besides sources say?
No?
Then it's all lies.
Seriously, unless and until everyone stops repeating all of these stories, the press will never ever ever ever stop with their addiction to anonymous sources.
Starve the damn beast.
Posted by: alexthechick - a manatee life for me at July 25, 2017 04:30 PM (mf5HN)
Great point. Too many people start wringing their hands when the latest issue of Pravda hits the stands.
I think it's because bloggers have to rely upon the media for content. Otherwise they're just writing about food or Mom shit or whatever. It's not like most of them are actually out in the street with a notepad, a bad suit, and a fedora with a press card stuck in the brim. They're just looking at Drudge or the stuff in the news feed and snarking off of it.
I also think the media bubble has been so all containing and powerful that even still it's difficult for many to not reflexively accept the latest breathless report. That usually comes later, but c'mon everyone we all know the MSM is full of chit. They've been writing these articles about Trump for over a year now.
I'll believe it happened when it happens.
No?
Then it's all lies.
Seriously, unless and until everyone stops repeating all of these stories, the press will never ever ever ever stop with their addiction to anonymous sources.
Starve the damn beast.
Posted by: alexthechick - a manatee life for me at July 25, 2017 04:30 PM (mf5HN)
Great point. Too many people start wringing their hands when the latest issue of Pravda hits the stands.
I think it's because bloggers have to rely upon the media for content. Otherwise they're just writing about food or Mom shit or whatever. It's not like most of them are actually out in the street with a notepad, a bad suit, and a fedora with a press card stuck in the brim. They're just looking at Drudge or the stuff in the news feed and snarking off of it.
I also think the media bubble has been so all containing and powerful that even still it's difficult for many to not reflexively accept the latest breathless report. That usually comes later, but c'mon everyone we all know the MSM is full of chit. They've been writing these articles about Trump for over a year now.
I'll believe it happened when it happens.
Posted by: Dack Thrombosis at July 25, 2017 04:38 PM (4ErVI)
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I wouldn't want Nikki Haley moved anywhere else. Her repeated beatdowns of the UN are *the* highlight of the Trump administration.
Posted by: Ian S. at July 25, 2017 04:38 PM (3J/LN)
203
How's your sperm count guys?
Posted by: Jean at July 25, 2017 04:38 PM (9TU00)
204
Nikki Haley has been a pleasant surprise in her position. A bright spot.
Posted by: IC at July 25, 2017 04:33 PM (a0IVu)
I was completely wrong in my view that Nikki Haley's appointment to UN Ambassador was just some kind of pandering.
Nope. She's been great so far. Good for her.
Did we ever discover who it was who recommended her?
Posted by: alexthechick - a manatee life for me at July
well, she has nowhere else to go and she has to make amends for the stuff she pulled as gov, bending over for little marco, and going along with the stars and bars nonsense.
Posted by: IC at July 25, 2017 04:33 PM (a0IVu)
I was completely wrong in my view that Nikki Haley's appointment to UN Ambassador was just some kind of pandering.
Nope. She's been great so far. Good for her.
Did we ever discover who it was who recommended her?
Posted by: alexthechick - a manatee life for me at July
well, she has nowhere else to go and she has to make amends for the stuff she pulled as gov, bending over for little marco, and going along with the stars and bars nonsense.
Posted by: yankeefifth at July 25, 2017 04:38 PM (0wem/)
205
comment 143 delivers better relevant info than anything broadcast by Gaslight Media.
Posted by: kallisto at July 25, 2017 04:38 PM (n6gcM)
206
"Raises Hand". I'll do it.
Posted by: Strobe at July 25, 2017 04:39 PM (gbWkA)
207
192. He did. Aspen Institute, on Friday. Full transcript at the aspensecurityforum.org site.
Posted by: Your Decidedly Devious Uncle Palpatine. All Honor & Glory to Kekistan! at July 25, 2017 04:39 PM (fA1SL)
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203 How's your sperm count guys?
Posted by: Jean at July 25, 2017 04:38 PM (9TU00)
Let's see. 1....2....3....4....
Posted by: Jean at July 25, 2017 04:38 PM (9TU00)
Let's see. 1....2....3....4....
Posted by: J.J. Sefton at July 25, 2017 04:39 PM (mbhDw)
209
Somebody will step up.
Posted by: Agent Cooper at July 25, 2017 04:38 PM (INRVS)
Does The Trump plane come with the job? And what's the Salary? Asking for a friend
Posted by: Agent Cooper at July 25, 2017 04:38 PM (INRVS)
Does The Trump plane come with the job? And what's the Salary? Asking for a friend
Posted by: Nevergiveup at July 25, 2017 04:39 PM (5y11N)
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189 Tillerson and Sessions are employees who are supposed to be following the President's agenda NOT setting their own. If they cannot do that, they need to go.
Posted by: redbanzai at July 25, 2017 04:36 PM (qf8IB)
Tillerson's problem is that he's used to being the top dog, just like Trump. Problem is, there's no room for two top dogs in the Executive Branch. Everyone has to get used to the idea of being Trump's bitch.
Posted by: redbanzai at July 25, 2017 04:36 PM (qf8IB)
Tillerson's problem is that he's used to being the top dog, just like Trump. Problem is, there's no room for two top dogs in the Executive Branch. Everyone has to get used to the idea of being Trump's bitch.
Posted by: WisRich at July 25, 2017 04:39 PM (G0vdT)
211
AlextheChick for Secretary of State?
Posted by: Anna Puma (HQCaR) at July 25, 2017 04:39 PM (QHd8M)
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The Left is making America damn near ungovernerable and I for one will never forget it...
This.... this is what bothers me most. The Democrats are doing everything they can to actually destroy democracy. They are fighting to destabilize the entire system when they don't win.
And what, at the end of the road, does this lead to? If they manage to win the presidency in 2020, take over congress... what will the response of the rest of the country be? Will there even be elections in 20 years?
This.... this is what bothers me most. The Democrats are doing everything they can to actually destroy democracy. They are fighting to destabilize the entire system when they don't win.
And what, at the end of the road, does this lead to? If they manage to win the presidency in 2020, take over congress... what will the response of the rest of the country be? Will there even be elections in 20 years?
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at July 25, 2017 04:40 PM (39g3+)
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>>Time to stop listening to their unnamed source articles.
This isn't just CNN. Lots of news outlets are reporting on this. And Tillerson just took off for a couple days which is only going to amp up the rumor mill.
I don't find this all that hard to believe. If you were a cabinet officer watching Trump publicly humiliate Sessions wouldn't you be getting a bit angry? I know I would.
This isn't just CNN. Lots of news outlets are reporting on this. And Tillerson just took off for a couple days which is only going to amp up the rumor mill.
I don't find this all that hard to believe. If you were a cabinet officer watching Trump publicly humiliate Sessions wouldn't you be getting a bit angry? I know I would.
Posted by: JackStraw at July 25, 2017 04:40 PM (/tuJf)
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Somebody will pick up the standard. This new party (or whatever it is) is a real thing now. It's not going away. Somebody will step up.
Posted by: Agent Cooper at July 25, 2017 04:38 PM (INRVS)
Who?
Somebody will pick up the standard. This new party (or whatever it is) is a real thing now. It's not going away. Somebody will step up.
Posted by: Agent Cooper at July 25, 2017 04:38 PM (INRVS)
Who?
Posted by: Deplorable Male logic at July 25, 2017 04:40 PM (lKyWE)
215
How's your sperm count guys?
Posted by: Jean at July 25, 2017 04:38 PM (9TU00)
Let's see. 1....2....3....4....
Posted by: J.J. Sefton at July
something to do with the tail.
Posted by: Jean at July 25, 2017 04:38 PM (9TU00)
Let's see. 1....2....3....4....
Posted by: J.J. Sefton at July
something to do with the tail.
Posted by: yankeefifth at July 25, 2017 04:40 PM (0wem/)
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well, whatever you think of how Trump is handling the job, we know that Pres Hillary would have been a disaster. And if the makeup of the Congress were exactly the same, would things be any better if we had gotten President Jeb?
Posted by: King Barky 57th at July 25, 2017 04:40 PM (ILitO)
217
NO Napolitano. Double Ugh! He hates Trump.
Posted by: squeakywheel at July 25, 2017 04:26 PM (bPIyb)
Trump called him for a one-on-one during the transition and tallked for a half hour about why did Napolitano hate him.
Posted by: squeakywheel at July 25, 2017 04:26 PM (bPIyb)
Trump called him for a one-on-one during the transition and tallked for a half hour about why did Napolitano hate him.
Posted by: bergerbilder at July 25, 2017 04:40 PM (lIZQs)
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211
AlextheChick for Secretary of State?
Posted by: Anna Puma (HQCaR) at July 25, 2017 04:39 PM (QHd8M)
That would be...glorious.
AlextheChick for Secretary of State?
Posted by: Anna Puma (HQCaR) at July 25, 2017 04:39 PM (QHd8M)
That would be...glorious.
Posted by: IC at July 25, 2017 04:40 PM (a0IVu)
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AlextheChick for Secretary of State?
Posted by: Anna Puma (HQCaR) at July 25, 2017 04:39 PM (QHd8M)
Nope. Sorry, Attorney General.
Posted by: Anna Puma (HQCaR) at July 25, 2017 04:39 PM (QHd8M)
Nope. Sorry, Attorney General.
Posted by: kraken at July 25, 2017 04:40 PM (zSVEm)
220
Secretary of State, Strobe "Kick-ass" Stroberman.
Posted by: Strobe at July 25, 2017 04:40 PM (gbWkA)
221
203 How's your sperm count guys?
Posted by: Jean at July 25, 2017 04:38 PM (9TU00)
Let's see. One, two, three, four, five....
...sixty thousand and seven, sixty thousand and eight...
This may take a while.
Posted by: Jean at July 25, 2017 04:38 PM (9TU00)
Let's see. One, two, three, four, five....
...sixty thousand and seven, sixty thousand and eight...
This may take a while.
Posted by: Insomniac - Not Disappointed, Just Angry at July 25, 2017 04:40 PM (0mRoj)
222
87 State has absolutely no idea what causes Arab Muslims to commit terror atrocities such as the recent lethal attacks at the Temple Mount. It's a total mystery. Perhaps sunspots are somehow implicated.
Can't be sunspots; there aren't any.
Can't be sunspots; there aren't any.
Posted by: Anachronda at July 25, 2017 04:41 PM (sGtp+)
Posted by: CNN at July 25, 2017 04:41 PM (iVOAv)
224
But how would that be different from what they're doing now?
===========
its another step in the continuum that leads to a whiff of grapeshot.
1. obstructionism
2. leaking, sabotage
3. public calls for obstructionism, leakage
4. public calls for sabotage
5. riots
6. martial law
7. whiff of the grape
8. Emporess Cankles
4.
===========
its another step in the continuum that leads to a whiff of grapeshot.
1. obstructionism
2. leaking, sabotage
3. public calls for obstructionism, leakage
4. public calls for sabotage
5. riots
6. martial law
7. whiff of the grape
8. Emporess Cankles
4.
Posted by: simplemind at July 25, 2017 04:41 PM (9S9wK)
225
214. Second look at Zombie Pinochet?
Posted by: Your Decidedly Devious Uncle Palpatine. All Honor & Glory to Kekistan! at July 25, 2017 04:41 PM (fA1SL)
226
DocJ: "Second look at Sec. State Mitt Rmoney?"
We'll pretend you didn't write that, even in jest. Consider yourself warned, though.
We'll pretend you didn't write that, even in jest. Consider yourself warned, though.
Posted by: AnonymousDrivel at July 25, 2017 04:41 PM (H8S+R)
227
Even with crazy civil service laws, you can still most certainly kneecap and sideline underlings if you really want to.
Posted by: publix at July 25, 2017 04:41 PM (LHzKO)
228
OT, but is anyone else irritated by the PetSmart virtue-signalling BS about portions of their whatever going to organizations going to help "pets in need"?
Firstly, the very term "[blank] in need" irritates me.
Secondly, while I love pets (even the penthouse ones), if you cannot afford to feed one, then I'm sorry, but you should not have one. I am *not* going to enable your irresponsibility.
And, get off my lawn.
Firstly, the very term "[blank] in need" irritates me.
Secondly, while I love pets (even the penthouse ones), if you cannot afford to feed one, then I'm sorry, but you should not have one. I am *not* going to enable your irresponsibility.
And, get off my lawn.
Posted by: Deplorable Ian Galt at July 25, 2017 04:41 PM (8iiMU)
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Not for nothing, these agencies should be carrying out White House policy. The agencies should be dispassionate administrators of the President' s policy.
We all know that's not the case. They drag their feet, make the policy they want, and try to stymie the White House if it asks for something different.
We elect the President, not the administrative state. For good or ill, the President should get to implement his policy. If that means de certifying the Iran deal (even if all the diplomats in Foggy Bottom scream and jump up and down and spit wooden nickels), so be it.
We all know that's not the case. They drag their feet, make the policy they want, and try to stymie the White House if it asks for something different.
We elect the President, not the administrative state. For good or ill, the President should get to implement his policy. If that means de certifying the Iran deal (even if all the diplomats in Foggy Bottom scream and jump up and down and spit wooden nickels), so be it.
Posted by: Revenant at July 25, 2017 04:41 PM (NUNXH)
230
CNN reporting.
Could be complete fiction.
Or not.
I'm going with "CNN Hopes" in regards to this story.
Could be complete fiction.
Or not.
I'm going with "CNN Hopes" in regards to this story.
Posted by: shibumi at July 25, 2017 04:41 PM (aT+Bx)
231
How's your sperm count guys?
Posted by: Jean at July 25, 2017 04:38 PM (9TU00)
Well, zero actually.
Posted by: Jean at July 25, 2017 04:38 PM (9TU00)
Well, zero actually.
Posted by: kraken at July 25, 2017 04:42 PM (zSVEm)
232
I have a theory,
After Trump hired Sacramucci, notice that very recently we've had all these juicy leaks that are just too irresistible for the media; Trump talking about Pardon powers, Mulling replacing Sessions, Tillerson considering resigning...
None of these things are particularly damaging to Trump, but are guaranteed to create a lot of media buzz. Sacramucci has promised to come after leakers with an iron fist... it's probably the whole reason Trump hired him. What if all if these leaks are false info put out by Sacramucci to root out potential leakers?
After Trump hired Sacramucci, notice that very recently we've had all these juicy leaks that are just too irresistible for the media; Trump talking about Pardon powers, Mulling replacing Sessions, Tillerson considering resigning...
None of these things are particularly damaging to Trump, but are guaranteed to create a lot of media buzz. Sacramucci has promised to come after leakers with an iron fist... it's probably the whole reason Trump hired him. What if all if these leaks are false info put out by Sacramucci to root out potential leakers?
Posted by: JC at July 25, 2017 04:42 PM (3GSgE)
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211 AlextheChick for Secretary of State?
Posted by: Anna Puma (HQCaR) at July 25, 2017 04:39 PM (QHd8M)
Nah, Attorney General.
Posted by: Anna Puma (HQCaR) at July 25, 2017 04:39 PM (QHd8M)
Nah, Attorney General.
Posted by: rickl at July 25, 2017 04:42 PM (xjiRE)
Posted by: J.J. Sefton at July 25, 2017 04:42 PM (mbhDw)
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Posted by: Agent Cooper at July 25, 2017 04:38 PM (INRVS)
I also have to respectfully disagree. No Third Party has a chance unless there is a leader designated to lead it. People are mostly followers.
I also have to respectfully disagree. No Third Party has a chance unless there is a leader designated to lead it. People are mostly followers.
Posted by: Jack Sock at July 25, 2017 04:42 PM (A3edJ)
236
Moar hair on fire opera...
Posted by: Anna Puma (HQCaR) at July 25, 2017 04:36 PM (QHd8M)
There was some Seinfeld episode from over twenty years ago where the character 'Elaine' explains her horrible nail polish color as 'revulsion is the new attraction'.
So the 'burnt scalp' look could become quite 'the in thing' in leftist circles. I'm hoping it does. Don't just 'talk the talk' leftists -- break out the Bic lighter and torch that hairline.
Posted by: Anna Puma (HQCaR) at July 25, 2017 04:36 PM (QHd8M)
There was some Seinfeld episode from over twenty years ago where the character 'Elaine' explains her horrible nail polish color as 'revulsion is the new attraction'.
So the 'burnt scalp' look could become quite 'the in thing' in leftist circles. I'm hoping it does. Don't just 'talk the talk' leftists -- break out the Bic lighter and torch that hairline.
Posted by: Slippery Slope Salesman at July 25, 2017 04:42 PM (EgwCt)
237
"Scaramucci has his first scalp, firing Asst Press Sec Michael Short"
I am shocked -- shocked!!! -- by the baseless allegation that a former John Cornyn aide would have turned out to be a treacherous swamp creature.
Oh. Wait. No I'm not.
I am shocked -- shocked!!! -- by the baseless allegation that a former John Cornyn aide would have turned out to be a treacherous swamp creature.
Oh. Wait. No I'm not.
Posted by: torquewrench at July 25, 2017 04:42 PM (ujwCG)
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Give me 120 divisions and I'll take Moscow!
Posted by: Strobe at July 25, 2017 04:42 PM (gbWkA)
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Secondly, while I love pets (even the penthouse ones), if you cannot afford to feed one, then I'm sorry, but you should not have one. I am *not* going to enable your irresponsibility.
And, get off my lawn.
Posted by: Deplorable Ian Galt at July
think it is mostly for pets in shelters.
And, get off my lawn.
Posted by: Deplorable Ian Galt at July
think it is mostly for pets in shelters.
Posted by: yankeefifth at July 25, 2017 04:42 PM (0wem/)
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OT, Wasserman Schultz's IT staff, the muzzie, arrested at airport while trying to flee the country..
Posted by: IC at July 25, 2017 04:42 PM (a0IVu)
241
How's your sperm count guys? Posted by: Jean at July 25, 2017 04:38 PM (9TU00)
Terribly but they can spell really good
How's your sperm count guys? Posted by: Jean at July 25, 2017 04:38 PM (9TU00)
Terribly but they can spell really good
Posted by: Deplorable Male logic at July 25, 2017 04:43 PM (lKyWE)
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Tillerson's problem is that he's used to being the top dog, just like Trump. Problem is, there's no room for two top dogs in the Executive Branch. Everyone has to get used to the idea of being Trump's bitch.
Unless Tillerson was chairman of the board, he had a boss also.
Unless Tillerson was chairman of the board, he had a boss also.
Posted by: rickb223 at July 25, 2017 04:43 PM (Bd48Y)
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Tillerson hasn't fired the Obama staffers yet.
Tillerson hasn't brought in any stellar people of his own.
Tillerson really hasn't done shit except collect a paycheck and jet around a bit.
Trump's right to have expected a lot more from him.
Tillerson hasn't brought in any stellar people of his own.
Tillerson really hasn't done shit except collect a paycheck and jet around a bit.
Trump's right to have expected a lot more from him.
Posted by: Tom Servo at July 25, 2017 04:43 PM (mnh4u)
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>>We'll pretend you didn't write that, even in jest. Consider yourself warned, though.
It won't be Romney, I doubt he'd even consider it now. But it would be fun to watch the hearings and have some Dem ask him his feelings about Russia.
Well lets see, I seem to remember saying that Russia was our greatest strategic foe back in 2011 and you all ridiculed me. How's my ass taste?
It won't be Romney, I doubt he'd even consider it now. But it would be fun to watch the hearings and have some Dem ask him his feelings about Russia.
Well lets see, I seem to remember saying that Russia was our greatest strategic foe back in 2011 and you all ridiculed me. How's my ass taste?
Posted by: JackStraw at July 25, 2017 04:43 PM (/tuJf)
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The T level is okay, though...
Posted by: kraken at July 25, 2017 04:43 PM (zSVEm)
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240 OT, Wasserman Schultz's IT staff, the muzzie, arrested at airport while trying to flee the country..
Posted by: IC at July 25, 2017 04:42 PM (a0IVu)
That ought to be enough to curl her hair.
Posted by: IC at July 25, 2017 04:42 PM (a0IVu)
That ought to be enough to curl her hair.
Posted by: J.J. Sefton at July 25, 2017 04:43 PM (mbhDw)
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I wouldn't want Nikki Haley moved anywhere else. Her repeated beatdowns of the UN are *the* highlight of the Trump administration.
Things seem to be going well with the VA as well. I think Trump's ideas on what to do there were very clear and specific but I think they are much less so for other agencies, which led to this kind of confusion and lack of action. He needed to set a very clear, specific agenda from the first for each agency: this is your job, here is exactly what I expect by the end of the year, this is what I require of you.
I don't think he did that with justice or state or several others.
Things seem to be going well with the VA as well. I think Trump's ideas on what to do there were very clear and specific but I think they are much less so for other agencies, which led to this kind of confusion and lack of action. He needed to set a very clear, specific agenda from the first for each agency: this is your job, here is exactly what I expect by the end of the year, this is what I require of you.
I don't think he did that with justice or state or several others.
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at July 25, 2017 04:44 PM (39g3+)
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Terribly but they can spell really good
Posted by: Deplorable Male logic at July 25, 2017 04:43 PM (lKyWE)
Well done..
Posted by: Deplorable Male logic at July 25, 2017 04:43 PM (lKyWE)
Well done..
Posted by: kraken at July 25, 2017 04:44 PM (zSVEm)
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AlextheChick for Secretary of State?
Posted by: Anna Puma (HQCaR) at July 25, 2017 04:39 PM (QHd8M)
Nope. Sorry, Attorney General.
Posted by: kraken at July 25, 2017 04:40 PM (zSVEm)
Repeat after me: Associate Justice AlextheChick.
Attorney General Kurt Schlichter.
Posted by: Anna Puma (HQCaR) at July 25, 2017 04:39 PM (QHd8M)
Nope. Sorry, Attorney General.
Posted by: kraken at July 25, 2017 04:40 PM (zSVEm)
Repeat after me: Associate Justice AlextheChick.
Attorney General Kurt Schlichter.
Posted by: Colorado Alex in Exile at July 25, 2017 04:44 PM (fKWf6)
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That ought to be enough to curl her hair.
Posted by: J.J. Sefton at July
thank goodness you did not end that with toes
Posted by: J.J. Sefton at July
thank goodness you did not end that with toes
Posted by: yankeefifth at July 25, 2017 04:44 PM (0wem/)
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Deplorable Male logic RE: "'Somebody will pick up the standard...'
Who?"
For all sorts of reasons, I'll pray for Palin. That would be absolutely glorious. I can't even.
Who?"
For all sorts of reasons, I'll pray for Palin. That would be absolutely glorious. I can't even.
Posted by: AnonymousDrivel at July 25, 2017 04:44 PM (H8S+R)
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>>>What if all if these leaks are false info put out by Sacramucci to root out potential leakers?
Haven't we gone through this false hope enough by now? This isn't nth dimensional chess.
It's just continual low-level dumpster fire. Get used to it, its the next 4 to 8 years. Pop some popcorn, cringe when you need to.
Haven't we gone through this false hope enough by now? This isn't nth dimensional chess.
It's just continual low-level dumpster fire. Get used to it, its the next 4 to 8 years. Pop some popcorn, cringe when you need to.
Posted by: Banana Splits Guy at July 25, 2017 04:44 PM (UCap9)
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Maybe the current Sessions/ Tillerson is all a setup to ensnare leakers.
Posted by: Buzzsaw at July 25, 2017 04:45 PM (r5KeJ)
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Secondly, while I love pets (even the penthouse ones), if you cannot afford to feed one, then I'm sorry, but you should not have one.
Those are the guys that annoy me most. A bum on the side of the road with a sign asking for a job or food, with a dog the size of a small car next to him. Dude. You don't have a house, you cannot afford a dog.
I know, its about appealing to the most credulous and doggy-loving "awww we gotta help him, he's got a dog buddy!" but seriously. You just DQ'd yourself from aid.
Those are the guys that annoy me most. A bum on the side of the road with a sign asking for a job or food, with a dog the size of a small car next to him. Dude. You don't have a house, you cannot afford a dog.
I know, its about appealing to the most credulous and doggy-loving "awww we gotta help him, he's got a dog buddy!" but seriously. You just DQ'd yourself from aid.
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at July 25, 2017 04:45 PM (39g3+)
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How's your sperm count guys?
Posted by: Jean at July 25, 2017 04:38 PM (9TU00)
*Checks stitches*
Zero and holding Captain, but those dilithium crystals won't hold forever, you know?
Posted by: Jean at July 25, 2017 04:38 PM (9TU00)
*Checks stitches*
Zero and holding Captain, but those dilithium crystals won't hold forever, you know?
Posted by: Slippery Slope Salesman at July 25, 2017 04:45 PM (EgwCt)
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140... Judith Exner.
Posted by: Cate at July 25, 2017 04:46 PM (doAl8)
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This isn't just CNN. Lots of news outlets are reporting on this. And Tillerson just took off for a couple days which is only going to amp up the rumor mill.
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They daisy chain either other. They knew he was taking off, that's why they timed it this way.
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I don't find this all that hard to believe. If you were a cabinet officer watching Trump publicly humiliate Sessions wouldn't you be getting a bit angry? I know I would.
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To Be Fair - we've all "been a bit angry" for the last 15 years. We should probably just leave our feelings out of it and get done what needs doing.
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They daisy chain either other. They knew he was taking off, that's why they timed it this way.
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I don't find this all that hard to believe. If you were a cabinet officer watching Trump publicly humiliate Sessions wouldn't you be getting a bit angry? I know I would.
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To Be Fair - we've all "been a bit angry" for the last 15 years. We should probably just leave our feelings out of it and get done what needs doing.
Posted by: simplemind at July 25, 2017 04:46 PM (ZJ5xv)
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Ok, reads content. Get to:
"CNN reports"
Yeah, not bothering with anything past that point, and pretty iffy on stuff prior to that. Say, how 'bout that CBS report last week that got y'all riled up? Turned out... to be a pile of bovine excrement.
"CNN reports"
Yeah, not bothering with anything past that point, and pretty iffy on stuff prior to that. Say, how 'bout that CBS report last week that got y'all riled up? Turned out... to be a pile of bovine excrement.
Posted by: Anon a mouse... at July 25, 2017 04:46 PM (MINbv)
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Off-topic, LiveStream is streaming the EAA Airventure/Oshkosh air show right now. B-25s currently taking off.
Posted by: Sporkatus at July 25, 2017 04:46 PM (eXSOZ)
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This Sessions victim card bs is annoying me. Resign already.
Posted by: Jack Sock at July 25, 2017 04:46 PM (A3edJ)
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Hi, Country Boy.
How are you doing?
Posted by: SMFH at July 25, 2017 04:23 PM (s5Kql)
Ok, just tired.
How are you doing?
Posted by: SMFH at July 25, 2017 04:23 PM (s5Kql)
Ok, just tired.
Posted by: Country Boy at July 25, 2017 04:47 PM (NKBOU)
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Confucius say: Man piss in wind, wind piss back.
Posted by: Our Country is Screwed at July 25, 2017 04:47 PM (jxbfJ)
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at July 25, 2017 04:47 PM (iVOAv)
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notice that very recently we've had all these juicy leaks that are just too irresistible for the media; Trump talking about Pardon powers, Mulling replacing Sessions, Tillerson considering resigning...
Well, deliberate or not, its making it very easy to ID who is leaking this stuff, and its high past time to take action. I don't care if Donald Trump is mister delegation, he needs to take charge, now.
Well, deliberate or not, its making it very easy to ID who is leaking this stuff, and its high past time to take action. I don't care if Donald Trump is mister delegation, he needs to take charge, now.
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at July 25, 2017 04:48 PM (39g3+)
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re: objection to Bolton
The Trump election was a direct reflection of the people's need to change how things in Washington are done. We wanted a non-politician to lead the country. We got that.
With many of the appointees so far, we've continued to get that. Questionable results, but it is still early. I'm still very happy with the appointments that are not of the politican-variety.
I specifically wanted to bust up the good ol' boys and girls club--you know, the ones who get to DC and will do anything to stay there. Case in point, Kelly Ayotte. She was the most wonderful candidate. I can't tell you how excited I was when she was running for the seat and then won; I lived in CT at the time and was so jealous of the NH residents in that they actually had a real conservative representing them in the Senate. CT hasn't had that in my entire adulthood. Then I moved to NH and the first political event I went to was a town hall meeting hosted by Kelly Ayotte in my tiny little town of 2,600 residents. I was beyond thrilled.
Then I watched, over the space of a few years, as she was co-opted and poisoned by the good ol' system in DC, a la John McCain. During Ayotte's reelection campaign, after she had bargained away all of her conservative credit, John Bolton got on his horse to stump for her. Hugely. I even went to see him at a meet and greet. Typical politician. Exactly what I don't want in DC representing me. And yes, I know he's got some conservative cred, but he is part of the past, part of the Bushies, part of the ol' system, and I simply can't get the fascination with him. Is there no one else on the radar screen that could fill the role of Secretary of State? Why is he the go-to guy?
The Trump election was a direct reflection of the people's need to change how things in Washington are done. We wanted a non-politician to lead the country. We got that.
With many of the appointees so far, we've continued to get that. Questionable results, but it is still early. I'm still very happy with the appointments that are not of the politican-variety.
I specifically wanted to bust up the good ol' boys and girls club--you know, the ones who get to DC and will do anything to stay there. Case in point, Kelly Ayotte. She was the most wonderful candidate. I can't tell you how excited I was when she was running for the seat and then won; I lived in CT at the time and was so jealous of the NH residents in that they actually had a real conservative representing them in the Senate. CT hasn't had that in my entire adulthood. Then I moved to NH and the first political event I went to was a town hall meeting hosted by Kelly Ayotte in my tiny little town of 2,600 residents. I was beyond thrilled.
Then I watched, over the space of a few years, as she was co-opted and poisoned by the good ol' system in DC, a la John McCain. During Ayotte's reelection campaign, after she had bargained away all of her conservative credit, John Bolton got on his horse to stump for her. Hugely. I even went to see him at a meet and greet. Typical politician. Exactly what I don't want in DC representing me. And yes, I know he's got some conservative cred, but he is part of the past, part of the Bushies, part of the ol' system, and I simply can't get the fascination with him. Is there no one else on the radar screen that could fill the role of Secretary of State? Why is he the go-to guy?
Posted by: squeakywheel at July 25, 2017 04:48 PM (bPIyb)
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I'll believe it happened when it happens.
Posted by: Dack Thrombosis at July 25, 2017 04:38 PM (4ErVI)
For the record, I read bad suit as bat suit and now I really want ace out there in a Bat Suit with a notepad.
I'm Ewok Man.
Posted by: Dack Thrombosis at July 25, 2017 04:38 PM (4ErVI)
For the record, I read bad suit as bat suit and now I really want ace out there in a Bat Suit with a notepad.
I'm Ewok Man.
Posted by: alexthechick - a manatee life for me at July 25, 2017 04:48 PM (mf5HN)
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Stop the presses! We need to take accountability of all morons! Just saw the headline "Ax wielding man in kilt shot, killed by police in Richmond".
http://tinyurl.com/y7kbs27k
Even more shocking, it appears he was white, which BLM assured me never happens. Maybe he was a white Hispanic.
http://tinyurl.com/y7kbs27k
Even more shocking, it appears he was white, which BLM assured me never happens. Maybe he was a white Hispanic.
Posted by: Grimaldi at July 25, 2017 04:48 PM (V/f/L)
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That Pakistani IT guy, Imran Awan, tried to flee the country. Was caught at Dulles. Passport has been surrendered, and he has been arraigned.
Looking for link...
Looking for link...
Posted by: IrishEi at July 25, 2017 04:48 PM (HiDrR)
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255
How's your sperm count guys?
Posted by: Jean at July 25, 2017 04:38 PM (9TU00)
*Checks stitches*
Zero and holding Captain, but those dilithium crystals won't hold forever, you know?
Posted by: Slippery Slope Salesman at July 25, 2017 04:45 PM (EgwCt)
Carrying Condition Zero.
How's your sperm count guys?
Posted by: Jean at July 25, 2017 04:38 PM (9TU00)
*Checks stitches*
Zero and holding Captain, but those dilithium crystals won't hold forever, you know?
Posted by: Slippery Slope Salesman at July 25, 2017 04:45 PM (EgwCt)
Carrying Condition Zero.
Posted by: Our Country is Screwed at July 25, 2017 04:48 PM (jxbfJ)
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256 140... Judith Exner.
Posted by: Cate at July 25, 2017 04:46 PM (doAl
I was, how we say, joking around.
Posted by: Cate at July 25, 2017 04:46 PM (doAl
I was, how we say, joking around.
Posted by: J.J. Sefton at July 25, 2017 04:49 PM (mbhDw)
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232 I have a theory,
After Trump hired Sacramucci, notice that very recently we've had all these juicy leaks that are just too irresistible for the media; Trump talking about Pardon powers, Mulling replacing Sessions, Tillerson considering resigning...
None of these things are particularly damaging to Trump, but are guaranteed to create a lot of media buzz. Sacramucci has promised to come after leakers with an iron fist... it's probably the whole reason Trump hired him. What if all if these leaks are false info put out by Sacramucci to root out potential leakers?
Posted by: JC at July 25, 2017 04:42 PM (3GSgE)
When did they get the idea to do the stripped down Obamacare vote? Was it last night?
If it was, there's the source of the breathless hysteria we're seeing today.
After Trump hired Sacramucci, notice that very recently we've had all these juicy leaks that are just too irresistible for the media; Trump talking about Pardon powers, Mulling replacing Sessions, Tillerson considering resigning...
None of these things are particularly damaging to Trump, but are guaranteed to create a lot of media buzz. Sacramucci has promised to come after leakers with an iron fist... it's probably the whole reason Trump hired him. What if all if these leaks are false info put out by Sacramucci to root out potential leakers?
Posted by: JC at July 25, 2017 04:42 PM (3GSgE)
When did they get the idea to do the stripped down Obamacare vote? Was it last night?
If it was, there's the source of the breathless hysteria we're seeing today.
Posted by: Dack Thrombosis at July 25, 2017 04:49 PM (4ErVI)
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My sperm count is Chocula.
Posted by: bergerbilder at July 25, 2017 04:49 PM (lIZQs)
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>>To Be Fair - we've all "been a bit angry" for the last 15 years. We should probably just leave our feelings out of it and get done what needs doing.
Yea, it doesn't work that way unfortunately. We aren't the Sec of State or any other cabinet level officer, we are morons on a blog.
Yea, it doesn't work that way unfortunately. We aren't the Sec of State or any other cabinet level officer, we are morons on a blog.
Posted by: JackStraw at July 25, 2017 04:49 PM (/tuJf)
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Remember, the Treasure department just found Exxon to be in violation of the Obama Russian sanctions and fined them $2M? I know Exxon's current CEO is furious as he said Exxon was given permission to contract with a Russian entity as long as they didn't deal with some Russian Oligarch, which they didn't and Exxon is taking the US Gov to court now.
Tillerson was CEO of Exxon when the deal was put together.
So there's that to piss off Tillerson also.
Tillerson was CEO of Exxon when the deal was put together.
So there's that to piss off Tillerson also.
Posted by: Jen the original at July 25, 2017 04:49 PM (FggK5)
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IC: "OT, Wasserman Schultz's IT staff, the muzzie, arrested at airport while trying to flee the country."
Really? 'Cause that's kind of a big deal. I'm sure the MFM and the DNC (BIRM) and the GOPe will be all over this. Any minute now. If the crickets would only shut up for a second, the stampede would sound.
Really? 'Cause that's kind of a big deal. I'm sure the MFM and the DNC (BIRM) and the GOPe will be all over this. Any minute now. If the crickets would only shut up for a second, the stampede would sound.
Posted by: AnonymousDrivel at July 25, 2017 04:50 PM (H8S+R)
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Confusius say man who go to bed thinking about sex wake up with solution in hand.
Posted by: Minuteman at July 25, 2017 04:50 PM (aRXNK)
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272 My sperm count is Chocula.
Posted by: bergerbilder at July 25, 2017 04:49 PM (lIZQs)
Cocoa Krispies or Cocoa Puffs.
Posted by: bergerbilder at July 25, 2017 04:49 PM (lIZQs)
Cocoa Krispies or Cocoa Puffs.
Posted by: J.J. Sefton at July 25, 2017 04:50 PM (mbhDw)
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I wouldn't want Nikki Haley moved anywhere else.
Her repeated beatdowns of the UN are *the* highlight of the Trump
administration.
Things seem to be going well with the VA as well. I think Trump's
ideas on what to do there were very clear and specific but I think they
are much less so for other agencies, which led to this kind of confusion
and lack of action. He needed to set a very clear, specific agenda
from the first for each agency: this is your job, here is exactly what I
expect by the end of the year, this is what I require of you.
I don't think he did that with justice or state or several others.
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at July 25, 2017 04:44 PM (39g3+)
Things at Labor seem to be ok too. Acosta is pushing states to deregulate occupations. http://reason.com/blog/2017/07/24/trumps-labor-secretary-tells-state-lawma
Her repeated beatdowns of the UN are *the* highlight of the Trump
administration.
Things seem to be going well with the VA as well. I think Trump's
ideas on what to do there were very clear and specific but I think they
are much less so for other agencies, which led to this kind of confusion
and lack of action. He needed to set a very clear, specific agenda
from the first for each agency: this is your job, here is exactly what I
expect by the end of the year, this is what I require of you.
I don't think he did that with justice or state or several others.
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at July 25, 2017 04:44 PM (39g3+)
Things at Labor seem to be ok too. Acosta is pushing states to deregulate occupations. http://reason.com/blog/2017/07/24/trumps-labor-secretary-tells-state-lawma
Posted by: redbanzai at July 25, 2017 04:50 PM (qf8IB)
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275 IC: "OT, Wasserman Schultz's IT staff, the muzzie, arrested at airport while trying to flee the country."
Really? 'Cause that's kind of a big deal. I'm sure the MFM and the DNC (BIRM) and the GOPe will be all over this. Any minute now. If the crickets would only shut up for a second, the stampede would sound.
Posted by: AnonymousDrivel at July 25, 2017 04:50 PM (H8S+R)
Odds of Jeff Sessions immediately looking into this are???
Really? 'Cause that's kind of a big deal. I'm sure the MFM and the DNC (BIRM) and the GOPe will be all over this. Any minute now. If the crickets would only shut up for a second, the stampede would sound.
Posted by: AnonymousDrivel at July 25, 2017 04:50 PM (H8S+R)
Odds of Jeff Sessions immediately looking into this are???
Posted by: J.J. Sefton at July 25, 2017 04:51 PM (mbhDw)
280
We aren't the Sec of State or any other cabinet level officer, we are morons on a blog.
Posted by: JackStraw at July 25, 2017 04:49 PM (/tuJf)
Us "Morons" have generally been right a hell of a lot moore often than the "Pros" in DC.
Posted by: JackStraw at July 25, 2017 04:49 PM (/tuJf)
Us "Morons" have generally been right a hell of a lot moore often than the "Pros" in DC.
Posted by: Nevergiveup at July 25, 2017 04:51 PM (5y11N)
Posted by: alexthechick - a manatee life for me at July 25, 2017 04:51 PM (mf5HN)
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280 We aren't the Sec of State or any other cabinet level officer, we are morons on a blog.
Posted by: JackStraw at July 25, 2017 04:49 PM (/tuJf)
Us "Morons" have generally been right a hell of a lot moore often than the "Pros" in DC.
Posted by: Nevergiveup at July 25, 2017 04:51 PM (5y11N)
And, lest we forget, AOSHQ is a smart military blog that's "Award Winning."
Posted by: JackStraw at July 25, 2017 04:49 PM (/tuJf)
Us "Morons" have generally been right a hell of a lot moore often than the "Pros" in DC.
Posted by: Nevergiveup at July 25, 2017 04:51 PM (5y11N)
And, lest we forget, AOSHQ is a smart military blog that's "Award Winning."
Posted by: J.J. Sefton at July 25, 2017 04:51 PM (mbhDw)
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Problem with your hypo is that Tillerson already had money, power & respect. He isn't a pol who needed the job to get those things.
I think this is more distraction from Trump to keep MSM entertained with 'drama' while shit gets done and Obama's legacy is erased.
I think this is more distraction from Trump to keep MSM entertained with 'drama' while shit gets done and Obama's legacy is erased.
Posted by: Dancing Queen at July 25, 2017 04:52 PM (lZaEn)
284
I'm sure the MFM and the DNC (BIRM) and the GOPe will be all over this. "
Ah ha ha ha ha hahahhhhaaa....
Yep, that's a kneeslapper right there.
/sadface
Ah ha ha ha ha hahahhhhaaa....
Yep, that's a kneeslapper right there.
/sadface
Posted by: Anon a mouse... at July 25, 2017 04:52 PM (MINbv)
285
My sperm count is in the Brazilian.
Posted by: Jack Sock at July 25, 2017 04:53 PM (A3edJ)
286
Must. Not. Make. But I can't count sperm, it's too hot for snowballs! Joke.
Must. Not. Do. It.
Posted by: alexthechick - a manatee life for me at July 25, 2017 04:51 PM (mf5HN)
Bad, very, very bad. More gravitas is called for, from the AG.
Must. Not. Do. It.
Posted by: alexthechick - a manatee life for me at July 25, 2017 04:51 PM (mf5HN)
Bad, very, very bad. More gravitas is called for, from the AG.
Posted by: kraken at July 25, 2017 04:53 PM (zSVEm)
287
Confucius say dynamite dildo provide explosive release.
Posted by: Banana Splits Guy at July 25, 2017 04:53 PM (UCap9)
288
"Ne ne Uni, what's a sperm count?"
Posted by: Anna Puma (HQCaR) at July 25, 2017 04:53 PM (QHd8M)
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267 Stop the presses! We need to take accountability of all morons! Just saw the headline "Ax wielding man in kilt shot, killed by police in Richmond".
Since I can't trace a specific tartan back to my ancestors , any kilt that I would wear would just be a skirt. So it wasn't me.
Since I can't trace a specific tartan back to my ancestors , any kilt that I would wear would just be a skirt. So it wasn't me.
Posted by: rickb223 at July 25, 2017 04:53 PM (Bd48Y)
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think it is mostly for pets in shelters.
Posted by: yankeefifth at July 25, 2017 04:42 PM (0wem/)
OK.
Irritation slightly reduced.
Posted by: yankeefifth at July 25, 2017 04:42 PM (0wem/)
OK.
Irritation slightly reduced.
Posted by: Deplorable Ian Galt at July 25, 2017 04:54 PM (8iiMU)
291
And, lest we forget, AOSHQ is a smart military blog that's "Award Winning."
Posted by: J.J. Sefton at July 25, 2017 04:51 PM (mbhDw)
Also, kind of MST3000- like..
Posted by: J.J. Sefton at July 25, 2017 04:51 PM (mbhDw)
Also, kind of MST3000- like..
Posted by: kraken at July 25, 2017 04:54 PM (zSVEm)
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The 'Daily Caller' has been all over the 'IT Guys' story. Latest episode was an American military guy who rented their abandoned house and discovered smashed hard drives in garage and called FBI. Even though he claims to be a democrat he thought he was doing the right thing.
Nice story.
The 'Daily Caller' has been all over the 'IT Guys' story. Latest episode was an American military guy who rented their abandoned house and discovered smashed hard drives in garage and called FBI. Even though he claims to be a democrat he thought he was doing the right thing.
Nice story.
Posted by: Slippery Slope Salesman at July 25, 2017 04:55 PM (EgwCt)
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I'm starting to think of the old adage, "when everyone around you is an asshole, you might be the asshole.
Or maybe Trump is just a hard driver
Or maybe Trump is just a hard driver
Posted by: The Jackhole Somewhere on Ventura Highway at July 25, 2017 04:55 PM (M+Lyo)
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Yea, it doesn't work that way unfortunately. We aren't the Sec of State or any other cabinet level officer, we are morons on a blog.
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Exactly. Now you get it. You projected your feelings on Sessions and others in the cabinent - when you said " . . .I know I would be".
They need to get it done. If it means firing people, humiliating people, bribing people, threatening people to do it. They need to do it this time around. Next democratic admin is going to flood the country with illegals and settle them in Mi. Penn. Wisc.
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Exactly. Now you get it. You projected your feelings on Sessions and others in the cabinent - when you said " . . .I know I would be".
They need to get it done. If it means firing people, humiliating people, bribing people, threatening people to do it. They need to do it this time around. Next democratic admin is going to flood the country with illegals and settle them in Mi. Penn. Wisc.
Posted by: simplemind at July 25, 2017 04:55 PM (H2BDP)
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Sportakus, watching video of B-25s is not the same as being on the flight line as six Mitchell bombers taxi for take-off.
Posted by: Anna Puma (HQCaR) at July 25, 2017 04:55 PM (QHd8M)
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"No one takes a stressful job except for one reason: to increase their reputation, power, and personal earning potential."
And that right there is the problem with Our Self-Appointed Betters in a nutshell.
I want a SecState who takes the job because he / she wants to advance the position of the USA and its citizens and fight for them against all comers.
And that right there is the problem with Our Self-Appointed Betters in a nutshell.
I want a SecState who takes the job because he / she wants to advance the position of the USA and its citizens and fight for them against all comers.
Posted by: sock_rat_eez, they are gaslighting us 24/7 at July 25, 2017 04:56 PM (Mcvvl)
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Cocoa Krispies or Cocoa Puffs.
Posted by: J.J. Sefton at July 25, 2017 04:50 PM (mbhDw)
Definitely krispies.
Posted by: J.J. Sefton at July 25, 2017 04:50 PM (mbhDw)
Definitely krispies.
Posted by: bergerbilder at July 25, 2017 04:56 PM (lIZQs)
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I'm starting to think of the old adage, "when everyone around you is an asshole, you might be the asshole.
Or maybe Trump is just a hard driver
Posted by: The Jackhole Somewhere on Ventura Highway at July 25, 2017 04:55 PM (M+Lyo)
I'm pretty sure that's a healing power of and situation.
Or maybe Trump is just a hard driver
Posted by: The Jackhole Somewhere on Ventura Highway at July 25, 2017 04:55 PM (M+Lyo)
I'm pretty sure that's a healing power of and situation.
Posted by: alexthechick - I got your gravitas right here at July 25, 2017 04:56 PM (mf5HN)
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My sperm count is in the Brazilian.
Posted by: Jack Sock at July 25, 2017 04:53 PM (A3edJ)
I can reach a helluva a lot further than that.
Posted by: Jack Sock at July 25, 2017 04:53 PM (A3edJ)
I can reach a helluva a lot further than that.
Posted by: Peter North at July 25, 2017 04:56 PM (EgwCt)
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J.J. Sefton: "Odds of Jeff Sessions immediately looking into this are???"
Slim to None and Slim just left town? Am I close?
Slim to None and Slim just left town? Am I close?
Posted by: AnonymousDrivel at July 25, 2017 04:56 PM (H8S+R)
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I get a sense that a lot of people around Trump assume he is out of his depth and that that gives them carte blanche to run their bailiwicks as they see fit, without giving much regard to what "The Boss" thinks about it.
Posted by: jbspry at July 25, 2017 04:56 PM (hxLER)
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299 My sperm count is in the Brazilian.
Posted by: Jack Sock at July 25, 2017 04:53 PM (A3edJ)
I can reach a helluva a lot further than that.
Posted by: Peter North at July 25, 2017 04:56 PM (EgwCt)
"Pfft."
- - John C. Holmes
Posted by: Jack Sock at July 25, 2017 04:53 PM (A3edJ)
I can reach a helluva a lot further than that.
Posted by: Peter North at July 25, 2017 04:56 PM (EgwCt)
"Pfft."
- - John C. Holmes
Posted by: J.J. Sefton at July 25, 2017 04:57 PM (mbhDw)
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297 Cocoa Krispies or Cocoa Puffs.
Posted by: J.J. Sefton at July 25, 2017 04:50 PM (mbhDw)
Definitely krispies.
Posted by: bergerbilder at July 25, 2017 04:56 PM (lIZQs)
Ed Wynn as the voice of Ogg the Caveman definitely beats Sonny the annoying bird.
Posted by: J.J. Sefton at July 25, 2017 04:50 PM (mbhDw)
Definitely krispies.
Posted by: bergerbilder at July 25, 2017 04:56 PM (lIZQs)
Ed Wynn as the voice of Ogg the Caveman definitely beats Sonny the annoying bird.
Posted by: J.J. Sefton at July 25, 2017 04:57 PM (mbhDw)
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53 But I will say this.. badmouthing your own AG in public has to sit badly with all the other cabinet members.. Trump is an asshole.. it's gonna be a long 4 years.
Posted by: Chi-Town Jerry
That's why he was elected. I think he needs to be even more Trumpy.
53 But I will say this.. badmouthing your own AG in public has to sit badly with all the other cabinet members.. Trump is an asshole.. it's gonna be a long 4 years.
Posted by: Chi-Town Jerry
That's why he was elected. I think he needs to be even more Trumpy.
Posted by: Dirks Strewn at July 25, 2017 04:58 PM (0ecq3)
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302 299 My sperm count is in the Brazilian.
Posted by: Jack Sock at July 25, 2017 04:53 PM (A3edJ)
I can reach a helluva a lot further than that.
Posted by: Peter North at July 25, 2017 04:56 PM (EgwCt)
"Pfft."
- - John C. Holmes
Posted by: J.J. Sefton at July 25, 2017 04:57 PM (mbhDw)
Stop by the hotel later.
Posted by: Jack Sock at July 25, 2017 04:53 PM (A3edJ)
I can reach a helluva a lot further than that.
Posted by: Peter North at July 25, 2017 04:56 PM (EgwCt)
"Pfft."
- - John C. Holmes
Posted by: J.J. Sefton at July 25, 2017 04:57 PM (mbhDw)
Stop by the hotel later.
Posted by: H. H. Holmes at July 25, 2017 04:58 PM (0mRoj)
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Unless Tillerson was chairman of the board, he had a boss also.
Posted by: rickb223 at July 25, 2017 04:43 PM (Bd48Y)
Tillerson's bio at State says he was the chairman and CEO of Exxon from 2006 to 2016 when he resigned to take the Sec. position.
So no, he is used to be top dog at Exxon. However, he has served a a multitude of boards concurrently and knows how this works. Among them , the Boy Scouts(he was an Eagle Scout) and was a director of the United Negro College Fund. ( I'm sure he's still painted as a racist white guy though, by the leftists)
Posted by: rickb223 at July 25, 2017 04:43 PM (Bd48Y)
Tillerson's bio at State says he was the chairman and CEO of Exxon from 2006 to 2016 when he resigned to take the Sec. position.
So no, he is used to be top dog at Exxon. However, he has served a a multitude of boards concurrently and knows how this works. Among them , the Boy Scouts(he was an Eagle Scout) and was a director of the United Negro College Fund. ( I'm sure he's still painted as a racist white guy though, by the leftists)
Posted by: Jen the original at July 25, 2017 04:58 PM (FggK5)
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300 J.J. Sefton: "Odds of Jeff Sessions immediately looking into this are???"
Slim to None and Slim just left town? Am I close?
Posted by: AnonymousDrivel at July 25, 2017 04:56 PM (H8S+R)
It's weird, but when I see a picture of Sessions, I get an image of an old Opie Taylor. Strange.
Slim to None and Slim just left town? Am I close?
Posted by: AnonymousDrivel at July 25, 2017 04:56 PM (H8S+R)
It's weird, but when I see a picture of Sessions, I get an image of an old Opie Taylor. Strange.
Posted by: kraken at July 25, 2017 04:58 PM (zSVEm)
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This is Barbra Streisand. Fake news network will say anything to undermine Trump.
Posted by: Locke Common at July 25, 2017 04:58 PM (mLnfL)
Posted by: yankeefifth at July 25, 2017 04:58 PM (0wem/)
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I for one, don't really care about the "feelings" of the other cabinet members.
Sheesh. It ain't beanbag.
Sheesh. It ain't beanbag.
Posted by: simplemind at July 25, 2017 04:59 PM (w+QnB)
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Smashed hard drives can at least partly be recovered. Melted ones, not so. Cook the over heat until they smoke and there's nothing to recover.
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at July 25, 2017 04:59 PM (39g3+)
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completely off topic but drudge links to an article in the UK Sun that "curry is good for you" (specifically tumeric.)
I'd have curry every day if my bowels could handle it better.
Also, maybe Sessions can redeem himself by appointing two real conservatives as special counsels to (a) find out who hacked the DNC (they'd hate that), and (b) to investigate the links involving the Clinton campaign, Fusion PDQ, the British guy with the 'dossier' and supposed 'Russian intelligence'.
I'd have curry every day if my bowels could handle it better.
Also, maybe Sessions can redeem himself by appointing two real conservatives as special counsels to (a) find out who hacked the DNC (they'd hate that), and (b) to investigate the links involving the Clinton campaign, Fusion PDQ, the British guy with the 'dossier' and supposed 'Russian intelligence'.
Posted by: King Barky 57th at July 25, 2017 04:59 PM (ILitO)
Posted by: Shep Smith at July 25, 2017 05:00 PM (q177U)
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I get a sense that a lot of people around Trump assume he is out of his depth and that that gives them carte blanche to run their bailiwicks as they see fit, without giving much regard to what "The Boss" thinks about it.
Posted by: jbspry at July 25, 2017 04:56 PM (hxLER)
This could very well be the case
Posted by: jbspry at July 25, 2017 04:56 PM (hxLER)
This could very well be the case
Posted by: The Jackhole Somewhere on Ventura Highway at July 25, 2017 05:00 PM (M+Lyo)
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Definitely krispies.
Posted by: bergerbilder at July 25, 2017 04:56 PM (lIZQs)
Ed Wynn as the voice of Ogg the Caveman definitely beats Sonny the annoying bird.
Posted by: J.J. Sefton at July 25, 2017 04:57 PM (mbhDw)
And they shatter when they hit the ceiling.
Posted by: bergerbilder at July 25, 2017 04:56 PM (lIZQs)
Ed Wynn as the voice of Ogg the Caveman definitely beats Sonny the annoying bird.
Posted by: J.J. Sefton at July 25, 2017 04:57 PM (mbhDw)
And they shatter when they hit the ceiling.
Posted by: bergerbilder at July 25, 2017 05:00 PM (lIZQs)
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Commenter's some time ago suggestion that Kat needs a spanking is sounding more and more of a good idea.
Posted by: Skip at July 25, 2017 05:00 PM (pPKG5)
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I want to point out that I did not gutter the thread.
I mean, I didn't help it get out of the gutter, but I didn't send it there.
I mean, I didn't help it get out of the gutter, but I didn't send it there.
Posted by: alexthechick - I got your gravitas right here at July 25, 2017 05:00 PM (mf5HN)
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>>Exactly. Now you get it. You projected your feelings on Sessions and others in the cabinent - when you said " . . .I know I would be".
No I didn't. I was talking about Tillerson. There isn't a shadow of a doubt in my mind that Sessions is pissed.
Sorry, I like Trump but I don't agree with everything he says or does. This is a guy who constantly praised single payer healthcare when he was running and then admitted he had no idea how complicated the healthcare issue is.
When Obama was trying help get Obamacare passed he gave more than 40 Obamacare specific speeches. How many has Trump given? Not campaign rallies where he mentions it but full on speeches about healthcare? 1 or 2?
His job is to help lead not just yell at people or tweet about them when he disagrees. He prizes loyalty above all, well you don't build loyalty by constantly hammering people.
No I didn't. I was talking about Tillerson. There isn't a shadow of a doubt in my mind that Sessions is pissed.
Sorry, I like Trump but I don't agree with everything he says or does. This is a guy who constantly praised single payer healthcare when he was running and then admitted he had no idea how complicated the healthcare issue is.
When Obama was trying help get Obamacare passed he gave more than 40 Obamacare specific speeches. How many has Trump given? Not campaign rallies where he mentions it but full on speeches about healthcare? 1 or 2?
His job is to help lead not just yell at people or tweet about them when he disagrees. He prizes loyalty above all, well you don't build loyalty by constantly hammering people.
Posted by: JackStraw at July 25, 2017 05:00 PM (/tuJf)
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I get a sense that a lot of people around Trump
assume he is out of his depth and that that gives them carte blanche to
run their bailiwicks as they see fit, without giving much regard to what
"The Boss" thinks about it.
Posted by: jbspry at July 25, 2017 04:56 PM (hxLER)
Obama (PBUH) was clearly out of his depth (a wading pool is out of the JEF's depth), and so he had people around him who were out of their depth, as well, but were convinced (as was Barry) that they were The Smartest Administration Evah. All the JEF got were a lot of pats on the head and attaboys, especially from the Iranian Rodent.
And eight years later, here we are. Trump had better get the swamp drained stat.
assume he is out of his depth and that that gives them carte blanche to
run their bailiwicks as they see fit, without giving much regard to what
"The Boss" thinks about it.
Posted by: jbspry at July 25, 2017 04:56 PM (hxLER)
Obama (PBUH) was clearly out of his depth (a wading pool is out of the JEF's depth), and so he had people around him who were out of their depth, as well, but were convinced (as was Barry) that they were The Smartest Administration Evah. All the JEF got were a lot of pats on the head and attaboys, especially from the Iranian Rodent.
And eight years later, here we are. Trump had better get the swamp drained stat.
Posted by: Jane D'oh at July 25, 2017 05:00 PM (PY9jH)
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"47 ...any thinking person has to immediately disbelieve any story about the Trump Admin from those two sources.....
Fixed it.
See my nic.
Fixed it.
See my nic.
Posted by: sock_rat_eez, they are gaslighting us 24/7 at July 25, 2017 05:00 PM (Mcvvl)
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311 - smashed hard drives can't be recovered if the platters are truly smashed.
Posted by: Brian in New Orleans at July 25, 2017 05:01 PM (UBzPO)
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311 Smashed hard drives can at least partly be recovered. Melted ones, not so. Cook the over heat until they smoke and there's nothing to recover.
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at July 25, 2017 04:59 PM (39g3+)
I'd bet more than a few quatloos that Mr. Imran Awan has at least one if not more duplicate intact hard drives with all the DNC files stashed somewhere.
The art of the deal we much.
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at July 25, 2017 04:59 PM (39g3+)
I'd bet more than a few quatloos that Mr. Imran Awan has at least one if not more duplicate intact hard drives with all the DNC files stashed somewhere.
The art of the deal we much.
Posted by: J.J. Sefton at July 25, 2017 05:01 PM (mbhDw)
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Part of the problem may be that Trump has not put the fear of God in enough politicians... maybe a little more LBJ, and a little less GWB might grease the skids.
Posted by: kraken at July 25, 2017 05:01 PM (zSVEm)
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Sportakus, watching video of B-25s is not the same as being on the flight line as six Mitchell bombers taxi for take-off.
I WASN'T GOING TO BE ABLE TO GO TO OSHKOSH THIS YEAR OKAY
I WASN'T GOING TO BE ABLE TO GO TO OSHKOSH THIS YEAR OKAY
Posted by: Sporkatus at July 25, 2017 05:01 PM (eXSOZ)
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Arrested at airport, on what charge? Usually you have to surrender your passport after being arrested and arraigned. Didn't know there was a pre-crime way to do this - other then an espionage indictment. Oh .. my ..
Posted by: Jean at July 25, 2017 05:02 PM (9TU00)
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Smashed hard drives can at least partly be recovered. Melted ones, not so. Cook the over heat until they smoke and there's nothing to recover.
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at July 25, 2017 04:59 PM (39g3+)
Just write zeros or random bits to the whole hard drive a few times (to clean caches) and there is nothing left to recover. Nothing. It's really not that complicated.
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at July 25, 2017 04:59 PM (39g3+)
Just write zeros or random bits to the whole hard drive a few times (to clean caches) and there is nothing left to recover. Nothing. It's really not that complicated.
Posted by: ThePrimordialOrderedPair at July 25, 2017 05:02 PM (rZ+mb)
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317 I want to point out that I did not gutter the thread.
I mean, I didn't help it get out of the gutter, but I didn't send it there.
Poste
Uh huh.
I mean, I didn't help it get out of the gutter, but I didn't send it there.
Poste
Uh huh.
Posted by: kraken at July 25, 2017 05:02 PM (zSVEm)
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No one takes a stressful job except for one reason: to increase their reputation, power, and personal earning potential.
It doesn't seem like being a Secretary in the Trump Administration is the gateway to accomplishing any of those things
---- I'm crazy to hope Someone Takes thrie position srsly for Americas sake, not their own. The country is bigger than one position or actually one persons standing within the pigs trough
It doesn't seem like being a Secretary in the Trump Administration is the gateway to accomplishing any of those things
---- I'm crazy to hope Someone Takes thrie position srsly for Americas sake, not their own. The country is bigger than one position or actually one persons standing within the pigs trough
Posted by: willow at July 25, 2017 05:03 PM (FKrah)
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No I didn't. I was talking about Tillerson. There isn't a shadow of a doubt in my mind that Sessions is pissed.
Sorry, I like Trump but I don't agree with everything he says or does. This is a guy who constantly praised single payer healthcare when he was running and then admitted he had no idea how complicated the healthcare issue is.
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*shakes head*
whatever
Sorry, I like Trump but I don't agree with everything he says or does. This is a guy who constantly praised single payer healthcare when he was running and then admitted he had no idea how complicated the healthcare issue is.
=====================
*shakes head*
whatever
Posted by: simplemind at July 25, 2017 05:03 PM (mUgpF)
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"So who comes in? Who has the stature enough, and the Establishment blessing enough (because you know no man comes into the Kingdom of Government except through the Establishment), and is also willing to be professionally humiliated down the line, to become the SecState?"
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If this hasn't already been pointed out but this is a coup by the Republican establishment and that is why they are dragging their feet on everything.
I wouldn't be surprised if they didn't get to Sessions as well and are probably threatening the rest of the Secretaries.
Not only are they dragging their feet legislatively but they have not taken up any cause in Congress that Dems would have in a heartbeat if they were in that position.
Historically we have seen people rise against the establishment but what we are seeing is the establishment rising against an uppity people who had the nerve to vote contra establishment and expect compliance.
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If this hasn't already been pointed out but this is a coup by the Republican establishment and that is why they are dragging their feet on everything.
I wouldn't be surprised if they didn't get to Sessions as well and are probably threatening the rest of the Secretaries.
Not only are they dragging their feet legislatively but they have not taken up any cause in Congress that Dems would have in a heartbeat if they were in that position.
Historically we have seen people rise against the establishment but what we are seeing is the establishment rising against an uppity people who had the nerve to vote contra establishment and expect compliance.
Posted by: Decaf at July 25, 2017 05:03 PM (U5yng)
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I mean, I didn't help it get out of the gutter, but I didn't send it there.
Posted by: alexthechick - I got your gravitas right here at July 25, 2017 05:00 PM (mf5HN)
"Get your mind out of the gutter and meet me in the parking lot."
-old Steve Allen line
Posted by: alexthechick - I got your gravitas right here at July 25, 2017 05:00 PM (mf5HN)
"Get your mind out of the gutter and meet me in the parking lot."
-old Steve Allen line
Posted by: Meremortal at July 25, 2017 05:03 PM (3myMJ)
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I'm crazy to hope Someone Takes thrie position srsly for Americas sake, not their own.
Posted by: willow at July 25, 2017 05:03 PM (FKrah)
You're not crazy. There are still some decent people left. Not too many, but a few.
Posted by: willow at July 25, 2017 05:03 PM (FKrah)
You're not crazy. There are still some decent people left. Not too many, but a few.
Posted by: ThePrimordialOrderedPair at July 25, 2017 05:04 PM (rZ+mb)
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22 "anti-homosexual/LGBT...fascist such as Trump."
"In other news, I am a fucking retard" - Kat Von D.
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These people are so fucking obsessed with sex, especially if it is in any way deviant.
I move that we buy them an island and let them fuck themselves to death.
"In other news, I am a fucking retard" - Kat Von D.
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These people are so fucking obsessed with sex, especially if it is in any way deviant.
I move that we buy them an island and let them fuck themselves to death.
Posted by: Bicentennialguy at July 25, 2017 05:04 PM (nILVB)
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want to point out that I did not gutter the thread.
I mean, I didn't help it get out of the gutter, but I didn't send it there.
Posted by: alexthechick - I got your gravitas right here at July
hey, the gutter can be a nice place on a hot day.
I mean, I didn't help it get out of the gutter, but I didn't send it there.
Posted by: alexthechick - I got your gravitas right here at July
hey, the gutter can be a nice place on a hot day.
Posted by: yankeefifth at July 25, 2017 05:04 PM (0wem/)
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"Pfft."
- - John C. Holmes
Posted by: J.J. Sefton at July 25, 2017 04:57 PM (mbhDw)
Peter North. Nikki Tyler. Slow motion camera. Arch welders. Grinders. Sparks. Scaffolding. Fake boobs, but that's a given. The Academy Award for ___ shots.
Homes was a dribbler.
- - John C. Holmes
Posted by: J.J. Sefton at July 25, 2017 04:57 PM (mbhDw)
Peter North. Nikki Tyler. Slow motion camera. Arch welders. Grinders. Sparks. Scaffolding. Fake boobs, but that's a given. The Academy Award for ___ shots.
Homes was a dribbler.
Posted by: Peter North at July 25, 2017 05:04 PM (EgwCt)
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I want to point out that I did not gutter the thread.
Don't be concerned, Alex. For this place discussing sperm counts is one of the classier topics. ;^)
Don't be concerned, Alex. For this place discussing sperm counts is one of the classier topics. ;^)
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at July 25, 2017 05:04 PM (iVOAv)
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Did I ever mention that about 20 years ago I had the same job as those two Paki IT guys? I had 12 Members of the US House, their district offices back home and a few state legislatures. Never in my wildest dreams can I imagine taking any hard drives home.
God the stories I could tell. James Traficante. Michael Oxley. Joseph Crowley. Roy Blount.... It's a miracle I was never subpoena'd.
God the stories I could tell. James Traficante. Michael Oxley. Joseph Crowley. Roy Blount.... It's a miracle I was never subpoena'd.
Posted by: Brian in New Orleans at July 25, 2017 05:04 PM (UBzPO)
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"That's why he was elected. I think he needs to be even more Trumpy."
Egg - zackly.
Trumpus Maximus, Imperator !
Egg - zackly.
Trumpus Maximus, Imperator !
Posted by: sock_rat_eez, they are gaslighting us 24/7 at July 25, 2017 05:04 PM (Mcvvl)
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Usually you have to surrender your passport after being arrested and arraigned."
Not really. Arrest is usually just cause and all that for surrendering one's passport. Heck, it even happens during investigations...
Not really. Arrest is usually just cause and all that for surrendering one's passport. Heck, it even happens during investigations...
Posted by: Anon a mouse... at July 25, 2017 05:05 PM (MINbv)
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311 Smashed hard drives can at least partly be recovered. Melted ones, not so. Cook the over heat until they smoke and there's nothing to recover.
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at July 25, 2017 04:59 PM (39g3+)
Thermite is your friend. Ive paid (a lot) to have smashed hard drives recovered, and I guarantee the shock we gave them was worse then what some guy can do with a hammer.
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at July 25, 2017 04:59 PM (39g3+)
Thermite is your friend. Ive paid (a lot) to have smashed hard drives recovered, and I guarantee the shock we gave them was worse then what some guy can do with a hammer.
Posted by: Jean at July 25, 2017 05:05 PM (9TU00)
Posted by: Anon a mouse... at July 25, 2017 05:05 PM (MINbv)
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I'd bet more than a few quatloos that Mr. Imran Awan has at least one if not more duplicate intact hard drives with all the DNC files stashed somewhere.
The art of the deal we much.
Posted by: J.J. Sefton at July 25, 2017 05:01 PM (mbhDw)
Probably in Pakistan.
The art of the deal we much.
Posted by: J.J. Sefton at July 25, 2017 05:01 PM (mbhDw)
Probably in Pakistan.
Posted by: Dack Thrombosis at July 25, 2017 05:06 PM (4ErVI)
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Sorry, I like Trump but I don't agree with everything he says or does. This is a guy who constantly praised single payer healthcare when he was running and then admitted he had no idea how complicated the healthcare issue is. =====================
Republicans made it sound easy for seven years. Just vote for them and they'll fix it right up
Sorry, I like Trump but I don't agree with everything he says or does. This is a guy who constantly praised single payer healthcare when he was running and then admitted he had no idea how complicated the healthcare issue is. =====================
Republicans made it sound easy for seven years. Just vote for them and they'll fix it right up
Posted by: Deplorable Male logic at July 25, 2017 05:06 PM (lKyWE)
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2,455,563...2,455,564...2,455,565...
Posted by: Insomniac - Not Disappointed, Just Angry at July 25, 2017 05:06 PM (0mRoj)
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not to sound iggorant, but what is BIRM..?
Posted by: King Barky 57th at July 25, 2017 05:06 PM (ILitO)
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kraken: "It's weird, but when I see a picture of Sessions, I get an image of an old Opie Taylor. Strange."
It's so disheartening. We need HoneyBadger and, superficially, we aren't getting one. Our Justice Department has so many bad apples that to not be making extraordinary purges is to condemn us to failure and poisoned pies. This two-tier legal system s**t simply. must. stop. Being all nice and pleasant and pausing for every obstacle thrown up is insufficient. We need a wartime consigliere.
It's so disheartening. We need HoneyBadger and, superficially, we aren't getting one. Our Justice Department has so many bad apples that to not be making extraordinary purges is to condemn us to failure and poisoned pies. This two-tier legal system s**t simply. must. stop. Being all nice and pleasant and pausing for every obstacle thrown up is insufficient. We need a wartime consigliere.
Posted by: AnonymousDrivel at July 25, 2017 05:06 PM (H8S+R)
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But I repeat myself.
Posted by: simplemind at July 25, 2017 05:06 PM (H2BDP)
348
Just write zeros or random bits to the whole hard
drive a few times (to clean caches) and there is nothing left to
recover. Nothing. It's really not that complicated.
Posted by: ThePrimordialOrderedPair at July 25, 2017 05:02 PM (rZ+mb)
Pro tip: it doesn't have to be zeroes or even a few times. Although theoretically it's possible to recover data that's been overwritten once it has never been successfully done.
drive a few times (to clean caches) and there is nothing left to
recover. Nothing. It's really not that complicated.
Posted by: ThePrimordialOrderedPair at July 25, 2017 05:02 PM (rZ+mb)
Pro tip: it doesn't have to be zeroes or even a few times. Although theoretically it's possible to recover data that's been overwritten once it has never been successfully done.
Posted by: Brian in New Orleans at July 25, 2017 05:06 PM (UBzPO)
349
not to sound iggorant, but what is BIRM..?
Posted by: King Barky 57th at July 25, 2017 05:06 PM (ILitO)
But I Repeat Myself
Posted by: King Barky 57th at July 25, 2017 05:06 PM (ILitO)
But I Repeat Myself
Posted by: ThePrimordialOrderedPair at July 25, 2017 05:06 PM (rZ+mb)
350
No, Scottish ancestry with me; so I'm in the clear.
Posted by: Strobe at July 25, 2017 05:07 PM (gbWkA)
351
BIRM == But I Repeat Myself
Posted by: AnonymousDrivel at July 25, 2017 05:07 PM (H8S+R)
352
342
Probably in Pakistan.
Posted by: Dack Thrombosis at July 25, 2017 05:06 PM (4ErVI)
Well, I'd say one is in the USA just in case he needs a bargaining chip.
Probably in Pakistan.
Posted by: Dack Thrombosis at July 25, 2017 05:06 PM (4ErVI)
Well, I'd say one is in the USA just in case he needs a bargaining chip.
Posted by: J.J. Sefton at July 25, 2017 05:08 PM (mbhDw)
353
Come on Miracle! Winning Mega Million numbers!
Posted by: Anna Puma (HQCaR) at July 25, 2017 05:08 PM (QHd8M)
354
Posted by: sock_rat_eez, they are gaslighting us 24/7 at July 25, 2017 05:04 PM (Mcvvl)
1. Elect a non-politician because you have come to hate politicians.
2. Insist said non-politician start acting like a politician.
3. Profit!
1. Elect a non-politician because you have come to hate politicians.
2. Insist said non-politician start acting like a politician.
3. Profit!
Posted by: Meremortal at July 25, 2017 05:08 PM (3myMJ)
355
Not really. Arrest is usually just cause and all that for surrendering one's passport. Heck, it even happens during investigations...
Posted by: Anon a mouse.
But without a judicial order - bail, etc. - saying stay in the country - which comes with the surrender your passport - how was he arrested? Unless there was a FISA warrant or other charging document not disclosed. In other words, this means there IS an open espionage investigation into these assholes
Posted by: Anon a mouse.
But without a judicial order - bail, etc. - saying stay in the country - which comes with the surrender your passport - how was he arrested? Unless there was a FISA warrant or other charging document not disclosed. In other words, this means there IS an open espionage investigation into these assholes
Posted by: Jean at July 25, 2017 05:08 PM (9TU00)
356
Although theoretically it's possible to recover data that's been overwritten once it has never been successfully done.
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As far as you know.
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As far as you know.
Posted by: Dan at the NSA at July 25, 2017 05:08 PM (NF6FK)
357
Great. Now everyone is repeating BIRM.
Posted by: AnonymousDrivel at July 25, 2017 05:08 PM (H8S+R)
358
hey, the gutter can be a nice place on a hot day.
Posted by: yankeefifth at July 25, 2017 05:04 PM (0wem/)
Gutter is cuch a negative sounding word. Maybe "swail", it sounds like a type of bird ( that sometimes lives in the gutter).
Posted by: yankeefifth at July 25, 2017 05:04 PM (0wem/)
Gutter is cuch a negative sounding word. Maybe "swail", it sounds like a type of bird ( that sometimes lives in the gutter).
Posted by: bergerbilder at July 25, 2017 05:09 PM (lIZQs)
359
>>>If this hasn't already been pointed out but this is a coup by the Republican establishment and that is why they are dragging their feet on everything.
Well said, decaf. "The call is coming from inside the House" heh heh.
Well said, decaf. "The call is coming from inside the House" heh heh.
Posted by: Max Power at July 25, 2017 05:09 PM (q177U)
360
"Sources reportedly close to Tillerson told CNN that the Secretary of State is losing patience with Trump and, as a result, there may be a "Rexit"in the near future"
Well, bye."
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So much for stopping leaks in your department if you are leaking yourself.
Well, bye."
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So much for stopping leaks in your department if you are leaking yourself.
Posted by: Decaf at July 25, 2017 05:09 PM (U5yng)
361
kraken: "It's weird, but when I see a picture of Sessions, I get an image of an old Opie Taylor. Strange."
Foghorn Leghorn.
Foghorn Leghorn.
Posted by: Jane D'oh at July 25, 2017 05:09 PM (PY9jH)
362
353 Come on Miracle! Winning Mega Million numbers!
Posted by: Anna Puma (HQCaR) at July 25, 2017 05:08 PM (QHd8M)
Oh shit. Thanks for reminding me. I gotta go play.
Posted by: Anna Puma (HQCaR) at July 25, 2017 05:08 PM (QHd8M)
Oh shit. Thanks for reminding me. I gotta go play.
Posted by: J.J. Sefton at July 25, 2017 05:09 PM (mbhDw)
363
Pro tip: it doesn't have to be zeroes or even a few times. Although theoretically it's possible to recover data that's been overwritten once it has never been successfully done.
Posted by: Brian in New Orleans at July 25, 2017 05:06 PM (UBzPO)
Correct. But there are some drives that you need more than one rewrite to clear all the caches - or so I've heard. I really don't know about the logistics of data caching on hard drives.
But without a doubt, once a bit is overwritten, the old data is long gone. A guy used an electron microscope to try to recover bits from one overwrite and couldn't do it.
Posted by: Brian in New Orleans at July 25, 2017 05:06 PM (UBzPO)
Correct. But there are some drives that you need more than one rewrite to clear all the caches - or so I've heard. I really don't know about the logistics of data caching on hard drives.
But without a doubt, once a bit is overwritten, the old data is long gone. A guy used an electron microscope to try to recover bits from one overwrite and couldn't do it.
Posted by: ThePrimordialOrderedPair at July 25, 2017 05:09 PM (rZ+mb)
364
Great. Now everyone is repeating BIRM.
Posted by: AnonymousDrivel at July 25, 2017 05:08 PM (H8S+R)
Good Smeagol always helps.
Posted by: AnonymousDrivel at July 25, 2017 05:08 PM (H8S+R)
Good Smeagol always helps.
Posted by: kraken at July 25, 2017 05:09 PM (zSVEm)
365
Well, I'd say one is in the USA just in case he needs a bargaining chip.
Posted by: J.J. Sefton at July 25, 2017 05:08 PM (mbhDw)
"I'm prepared to turn them over to secure immunity, but I must tell you I've got nudes. Of Debbie. Lots of them..."
"Dude, just go. Here's a free plane ticket. And here take it with you."
Posted by: J.J. Sefton at July 25, 2017 05:08 PM (mbhDw)
"I'm prepared to turn them over to secure immunity, but I must tell you I've got nudes. Of Debbie. Lots of them..."
"Dude, just go. Here's a free plane ticket. And here take it with you."
Posted by: Dack Thrombosis at July 25, 2017 05:09 PM (4ErVI)
366
As far as you know.
Posted by: Dan at the NSA at July 25, 2017 05:08 PM (NF6FK)
Pssst - I'm two cubicles over
Posted by: Dan at the NSA at July 25, 2017 05:08 PM (NF6FK)
Pssst - I'm two cubicles over
Posted by: Brian in New Orleans at July 25, 2017 05:09 PM (UBzPO)
367
In other words, this means there IS an open espionage investigation into these assholes"
Thought I read somewhere there is.
Thought I read somewhere there is.
Posted by: Anon a mouse... at July 25, 2017 05:09 PM (MINbv)
368
Pops, I have despairingly noticed the last decade how few honorable men there are in leadership roles, That is a large swath of congress, senate, presidents,justices, and unfortunately military..
so I will no longer believe but will still hope for more to stand up for the country
so I will no longer believe but will still hope for more to stand up for the country
Posted by: willow at July 25, 2017 05:10 PM (FKrah)
369
110010100110101101011001! There, did I say anything dirty?
Posted by: Strobe at July 25, 2017 05:11 PM (gbWkA)
370
356 Although theoretically it's possible to recover data that's been overwritten once it has never been successfully done.
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As far as you know.
Posted by: Dan at the NSA at July 25, 2017 05:08 PM (NF6FK)
Shut up, Dan! Jesus...
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As far as you know.
Posted by: Dan at the NSA at July 25, 2017 05:08 PM (NF6FK)
Shut up, Dan! Jesus...
Posted by: Bob at the NSA at July 25, 2017 05:11 PM (0mRoj)
371
you get hired by Trump to do a j*b, you do the j*b HIS way, not yours.
you don't want to take orders, don't take the j*b.
Tillerson strikes me as a whiny bitch, and that's NOT who we need to clean out the State Dept sewer.
you don't want to take orders, don't take the j*b.
Tillerson strikes me as a whiny bitch, and that's NOT who we need to clean out the State Dept sewer.
Posted by: redc1c4 at July 25, 2017 05:11 PM (jaNjl)
372
badmouthing your own AG in public has to sit badly with all the other cabinet members.
It might, but it also may have a salutory effect: don't anger the boss. We'll see.
Trump's presidential campaign stumbled for a while, and he cleaned house. Then it got a lot better. While you can't really do that with cabinet positions I think we'll see things pick up over time. My guess is he's been listening a bit too much to Reince and not enough to Bannon.
It might, but it also may have a salutory effect: don't anger the boss. We'll see.
Trump's presidential campaign stumbled for a while, and he cleaned house. Then it got a lot better. While you can't really do that with cabinet positions I think we'll see things pick up over time. My guess is he's been listening a bit too much to Reince and not enough to Bannon.
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at July 25, 2017 05:11 PM (39g3+)
Posted by: ThePrimordialOrderedPair at July 25, 2017 05:11 PM (rZ+mb)
374
Pssst - I'm two cubicles over
Posted by: Brian in New Orleans
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Pssst - I'm standing right behind you.
Pssst - I'm two cubicles over
Posted by: Brian in New Orleans
=====
Pssst - I'm standing right behind you.
Posted by: Dan at the NSA at July 25, 2017 05:11 PM (Lutdd)
375
"Tillerson did it as a favor it sounded like from the beginning. He probably wouldn't mind getting back to a more sane life.
Politics is dirty and ugly. Trump is learning it the hard way. It ain't easy."
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It's far dirtier when your own party is working against you and the country.
Primary them all!
Politics is dirty and ugly. Trump is learning it the hard way. It ain't easy."
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It's far dirtier when your own party is working against you and the country.
Primary them all!
Posted by: Decaf at July 25, 2017 05:11 PM (U5yng)
376
Physically smashed hard drives with platters in pieces are probably beyond recovery. missing bits of media or defacing or though overwriting will render data irrecoverable.
Posted by: USNtakim at July 25, 2017 05:12 PM (zZWkn)
377
We nees a Moron pool for the megabucks. There's enough to go around. Everyone send me five dollars and I'll buy the tickets.
Posted by: bergerbilder at July 25, 2017 05:12 PM (lIZQs)
378
110010100110101101011001! There, did I say anything dirty?
Posted by: Strobe at July 25, 2017 05:11 PM (gbWkA)
Not dirty, but that's an illegal prime number you just posted. Warrants are forthcoming ...
Posted by: Strobe at July 25, 2017 05:11 PM (gbWkA)
Not dirty, but that's an illegal prime number you just posted. Warrants are forthcoming ...
Posted by: ThePrimordialOrderedPair at July 25, 2017 05:12 PM (rZ+mb)
379
We will know if the coup has gone nuclear when the Republican senators refuse to repeal Obamacare.
Posted by: Decaf at July 25, 2017 05:13 PM (U5yng)
380
Come on Miracle! Winning Mega Million numbers!
Posted by: Anna Puma (HQCaR) at July 25, 2017 05:08 PM (QHd8M
There was some program I was watching in a cheap interstate hotel a couple weeks back about lottery winners. Holy shit, weird stories. In one case the grandmother had a dream and insisted the young man buy a lottery ticket. First time purchase, millions of dollars.
Not sure who produced it but it was certainly interesting.
Any definitive news on the C-130 crash yet?
Posted by: Anna Puma (HQCaR) at July 25, 2017 05:08 PM (QHd8M
There was some program I was watching in a cheap interstate hotel a couple weeks back about lottery winners. Holy shit, weird stories. In one case the grandmother had a dream and insisted the young man buy a lottery ticket. First time purchase, millions of dollars.
Not sure who produced it but it was certainly interesting.
Any definitive news on the C-130 crash yet?
Posted by: Slippery Slope Salesman at July 25, 2017 05:13 PM (EgwCt)
381
Probably in Pakistan.
Posted by: Dack Thrombosis at July 25, 2017 05:06 PM (4ErVI)
Well, I'd say one is in the USA just in case he needs a bargaining chip.
Posted by: J.J. Sefton
I'm sure he doesn't trust the ISI either
Posted by: Dack Thrombosis at July 25, 2017 05:06 PM (4ErVI)
Well, I'd say one is in the USA just in case he needs a bargaining chip.
Posted by: J.J. Sefton
I'm sure he doesn't trust the ISI either
Posted by: Jean at July 25, 2017 05:14 PM (9TU00)
382
377 We nees a Moron pool for the megabucks. There's enough to go around. Everyone send me five dollars and I'll buy the tickets.
Posted by: bergerbilder at July 25, 2017 05:12 PM (lIZQs)
....via Western Union to cover all modalities. And Remain Blessed!
Posted by: bergerbilder at July 25, 2017 05:12 PM (lIZQs)
....via Western Union to cover all modalities. And Remain Blessed!
Posted by: J.J. Sefton at July 25, 2017 05:14 PM (mbhDw)
Posted by: Anachronda at July 25, 2017 05:15 PM (sGtp+)
384
Panama Canal project had problems with swamps and mosquitoes. Before they were able to drain the swamp they poured oil all over it. Sometimes they lit it up.
It killed the mosquitoes and allowed the workers to finish the job unmolested by troublesome insects.
It killed the mosquitoes and allowed the workers to finish the job unmolested by troublesome insects.
Posted by: gNewt at July 25, 2017 05:15 PM (cjVcY)
385
I believe George Shultz is still available.
Posted by: ShainS at July 25, 2017 05:15 PM (KPcGj)
386
382 377 We nees a Moron pool for the megabucks. There's enough to go around. Everyone send me five dollars and I'll buy the tickets.
Posted by: bergerbilder at July 25, 2017 05:12 PM (lIZQs)
....via Western Union to cover all modalities. And Remain Blessed!
Posted by: J.J. Sefton at July 25, 2017 05:14 PM (mbhDw)
Provide bank account information for to deposit total amount of winning prizes.
Posted by: bergerbilder at July 25, 2017 05:12 PM (lIZQs)
....via Western Union to cover all modalities. And Remain Blessed!
Posted by: J.J. Sefton at July 25, 2017 05:14 PM (mbhDw)
Provide bank account information for to deposit total amount of winning prizes.
Posted by: Insomniac - Not Disappointed, Just Angry at July 25, 2017 05:15 PM (0mRoj)
387
Pssst - I'm two cubicles over
Posted by: Brian in New Orleans
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Pssst - I'm standing right behind you.
Posted by: Dan at the NSA at July 25, 2017 05:11 PM (Lutdd)
Pssst - I'm standing in front of both of you, flashing my boobs.
Posted by: Brian in New Orleans
=====
Pssst - I'm standing right behind you.
Posted by: Dan at the NSA at July 25, 2017 05:11 PM (Lutdd)
Pssst - I'm standing in front of both of you, flashing my boobs.
Posted by: Nan at the NSA at July 25, 2017 05:16 PM (PY9jH)
388
Thermite is your friend. I've paid (a lot) to have smashed hard drives recovered, and I guarantee the shock we gave them was worse then what some guy can do with a hammer.
Someone drove a floppy disc through a shredder and cops taped it back together over several weeks to the point they could read data off it. Its just flipped bits, as long as the charge remains they can be read.
For law enforcement its sort of a game: us vs the defendant. They want to win, even if its dreary and slow and annoying. Its their job, like Lucille Ball checking the chocolates on the assembly line. Sometimes its really dull but they hate to lose.
Someone drove a floppy disc through a shredder and cops taped it back together over several weeks to the point they could read data off it. Its just flipped bits, as long as the charge remains they can be read.
For law enforcement its sort of a game: us vs the defendant. They want to win, even if its dreary and slow and annoying. Its their job, like Lucille Ball checking the chocolates on the assembly line. Sometimes its really dull but they hate to lose.
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at July 25, 2017 05:16 PM (39g3+)
389
380 Posted by: Slippery Slope Salesman at July 25, 2017 05:13 PM (EgwCt)
In a dream, I was told three of the numbers and I kept screaming at my wife "honey, take these numbers down!" and when I woke and asked her if she heard me, she said no. Luckily I remembered them and play those three in combos.
Totally scientific and rational, right?
In a dream, I was told three of the numbers and I kept screaming at my wife "honey, take these numbers down!" and when I woke and asked her if she heard me, she said no. Luckily I remembered them and play those three in combos.
Totally scientific and rational, right?
Posted by: J.J. Sefton at July 25, 2017 05:17 PM (mbhDw)
390
>>> Panama Canal project had problems with swamps and mosquitoes. Before they were able to drain the swamp they poured oil all over it. Sometimes they lit it up.
It killed the mosquitoes and allowed the workers to finish the job unmolested by troublesome insects.
Air fuel bomb over DC sounds a bit drastic.
It killed the mosquitoes and allowed the workers to finish the job unmolested by troublesome insects.
Air fuel bomb over DC sounds a bit drastic.
Posted by: fluffy at July 25, 2017 05:17 PM (jw2Xw)
Posted by: The Jackhole Somewhere on Ventura Highway at July 25, 2017 05:17 PM (M+Lyo)
392
I am for anything that gets Iran "un-certified".
Posted by: William Eaton at July 25, 2017 05:17 PM (MuTTO)
393
Derrr, what am I chopped liver? And it's Gengas Khaann!
Posted by: John, I'm a Viet Nam Vet, Kerry at July 25, 2017 05:18 PM (gbWkA)
394
T-Rex may know how to get some things done but he does not know how to deal with a bunch of people who are not really employees who can't really be fired and are actively working against DJT's policy goals.
So far Iran has been re-certified as just AOK. EU has said they will retaliate against the USA if we put more sanctions on Russia. The senior State diplomats do not think jihad is a "real thing". There are elements within State that still think we need to invade and rebuild (with jihadi help) more countries. There is a program still promoting trade with Iran. There are still Hillary! holdovers that will not release emails and documents court ordered to be released.
And Rex is just fine with that organization?
So far Iran has been re-certified as just AOK. EU has said they will retaliate against the USA if we put more sanctions on Russia. The senior State diplomats do not think jihad is a "real thing". There are elements within State that still think we need to invade and rebuild (with jihadi help) more countries. There is a program still promoting trade with Iran. There are still Hillary! holdovers that will not release emails and documents court ordered to be released.
And Rex is just fine with that organization?
Posted by: Hopped Up On Something at July 25, 2017 05:18 PM (B9t7n)
395
392 I am for anything that gets Iran "un-certified".
Posted by: William Eaton at July 25, 2017 05:17 PM (MuTTO)
They should be "un-certified" in megatons.
Posted by: William Eaton at July 25, 2017 05:17 PM (MuTTO)
They should be "un-certified" in megatons.
Posted by: J.J. Sefton at July 25, 2017 05:18 PM (mbhDw)
396
Everyone send me five dollars and I'll buy the tickets.
Posted by: bergerbilder at July 25, 2017 05:12 PM (lIZQs)
I knew a guy in charge of buying the lottery tickets for a company. In ten years time he bought a new Corvette and a Hummer. On janitors salary.
Strangely enough the people who paid for the tickets in cash never won a dime.
Posted by: bergerbilder at July 25, 2017 05:12 PM (lIZQs)
I knew a guy in charge of buying the lottery tickets for a company. In ten years time he bought a new Corvette and a Hummer. On janitors salary.
Strangely enough the people who paid for the tickets in cash never won a dime.
Posted by: Slippery Slope Salesman at July 25, 2017 05:18 PM (EgwCt)
397
My sister had a depressing lottery story from FL.
A co-worker played the same exact numbers every week. One week, his mom was in the hospital and he didn't play.
Yep. "His" winning numbers came up. He missed out on several million dollars.
A co-worker played the same exact numbers every week. One week, his mom was in the hospital and he didn't play.
Yep. "His" winning numbers came up. He missed out on several million dollars.
Posted by: Jane D'oh at July 25, 2017 05:18 PM (PY9jH)
Posted by: OCBill at July 25, 2017 05:19 PM (df+Zi)
399
Bring on the mustache! John Bolton for SOS!
Posted by: starboardhelm at July 25, 2017 05:19 PM (hOtJL)
400
They CAN recover data that's been overwritten, depending on how it has been. If you replace every 0 with a 1, then its a matter of just reversing that. The professional intel-level HD cleaning programs go over 7 times using a different technique every time. Just a couple times and they can reverse engineer it. Enough times and its just impossible at least in any reasonable time frame.
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at July 25, 2017 05:19 PM (39g3+)
401
We will know if the coup has gone nuclear when the Republican senators refuse to repeal Obamacare.
Posted by: Decaf at July 25, 2017 05:13 PM (U5yng)
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That train has left the station.
Posted by: Decaf at July 25, 2017 05:13 PM (U5yng)
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That train has left the station.
Posted by: Coup's On at July 25, 2017 05:19 PM (cjVcY)
402
Air fuel bomb over DC sounds a bit drastic.
To me it sounds just right.... Types/deletes... Our country would bew better off.
To me it sounds just right.... Types/deletes... Our country would bew better off.
Posted by: USNtakim at July 25, 2017 05:19 PM (zZWkn)
403
397 My sister had a depressing lottery story from FL.
A co-worker played the same exact numbers every week. One week, his mom was in the hospital and he didn't play.
Yep. "His" winning numbers came up. He missed out on several million dollars.
Posted by: Jane D'oh at July 25, 2017 05:18 PM (PY9jH)
Note to self:
Never check the numbers when you don't play.
A co-worker played the same exact numbers every week. One week, his mom was in the hospital and he didn't play.
Yep. "His" winning numbers came up. He missed out on several million dollars.
Posted by: Jane D'oh at July 25, 2017 05:18 PM (PY9jH)
Note to self:
Never check the numbers when you don't play.
Posted by: J.J. Sefton at July 25, 2017 05:19 PM (mbhDw)
404
Totally scientific and rational, right?
Posted by: J.J. Sefton at July 25, 2017 05:17 PM (mbhDw)
Did you win? You kinda left that out.
Posted by: J.J. Sefton at July 25, 2017 05:17 PM (mbhDw)
Did you win? You kinda left that out.
Posted by: Slippery Slope Salesman at July 25, 2017 05:20 PM (EgwCt)
405
397 My sister had a depressing lottery story from FL.
A co-worker played the same exact numbers every week. One week, his mom was in the hospital and he didn't play.
Yep. "His" winning numbers came up. He missed out on several million dollars.
Posted by: Jane D'oh at July 25, 2017 05:18 PM (PY9jH)
I got him good, didn't I? I still laugh about that one!
A co-worker played the same exact numbers every week. One week, his mom was in the hospital and he didn't play.
Yep. "His" winning numbers came up. He missed out on several million dollars.
Posted by: Jane D'oh at July 25, 2017 05:18 PM (PY9jH)
I got him good, didn't I? I still laugh about that one!
Posted by: God at July 25, 2017 05:20 PM (0mRoj)
406
....via Western Union to cover all modalities. And Remain Blessed!
Posted by: J.J. Sefton at July 25, 2017 05:14 PM (mbhDw)
Of course, I reserve the right to buy my own tickets independent of the pool.
....via Western Union to cover all modalities. And Remain Blessed!
Posted by: J.J. Sefton at July 25, 2017 05:14 PM (mbhDw)
Of course, I reserve the right to buy my own tickets independent of the pool.
Posted by: bergerbilder at July 25, 2017 05:21 PM (lIZQs)
407
We will know if the coup has gone nuclear when the Republican senators refuse to repeal Obamacare.
Posted by: Decaf at July 25, 2017 05:13 PM (U5yng)
Did you see what happened today and a few months back in the House? And what Pack a Lucky's Boehner said right after 2010?
Posted by: Decaf at July 25, 2017 05:13 PM (U5yng)
Did you see what happened today and a few months back in the House? And what Pack a Lucky's Boehner said right after 2010?
Posted by: J.J. Sefton at July 25, 2017 05:21 PM (mbhDw)
408
Teresa! Teresa! Where did I leave my sailing yacht?
Posted by: John, I'm a Viet Nam Vet, Kerry at July 25, 2017 05:21 PM (gbWkA)
409
404 Totally scientific and rational, right?
Posted by: J.J. Sefton at July 25, 2017 05:17 PM (mbhDw)
Did you win? You kinda left that out.
Posted by: Slippery Slope Salesman at July 25, 2017 05:20 PM (EgwCt)
Um, er, not yet....
Posted by: J.J. Sefton at July 25, 2017 05:17 PM (mbhDw)
Did you win? You kinda left that out.
Posted by: Slippery Slope Salesman at July 25, 2017 05:20 PM (EgwCt)
Um, er, not yet....
Posted by: J.J. Sefton at July 25, 2017 05:21 PM (mbhDw)
410
We nees a Moron pool for the megabucks. There's enough to go around. Everyone send me five dollars and I'll buy the tickets.
Posted by: bergerbilder at July 25, 2017 05:12 PM (lIZQs)
I'll set up a bank account with a Nigerian prince.
Posted by: bergerbilder at July 25, 2017 05:12 PM (lIZQs)
I'll set up a bank account with a Nigerian prince.
Posted by: Jane D'oh at July 25, 2017 05:21 PM (PY9jH)
411
Looking for link...
Posted by: IrishEi at July 25, 2017 04:48 PM (HiDrR)
https://twitter.com/ChadPergram/with_replies
Posted by: IrishEi at July 25, 2017 04:48 PM (HiDrR)
https://twitter.com/ChadPergram/with_replies
Posted by: artisanal 'ette at July 25, 2017 05:21 PM (fceHP)
412
fluffy: "Air fuel bomb over DC sounds a bit drastic."
Au contraire. May I suggest an alternate device? We need to be sure.
Au contraire. May I suggest an alternate device? We need to be sure.
Posted by: Corporal Hicks at July 25, 2017 05:22 PM (H8S+R)
413
410 We nees a Moron pool for the megabucks. There's enough to go around. Everyone send me five dollars and I'll buy the tickets.
Posted by: bergerbilder at July 25, 2017 05:12 PM (lIZQs)
I'll set up a bank account with a Nigerian prince.
Posted by: Jane D'oh at July 25, 2017 05:21 PM (PY9jH)
How bad must it suck to be a legit Nigerian web-based business?
Posted by: bergerbilder at July 25, 2017 05:12 PM (lIZQs)
I'll set up a bank account with a Nigerian prince.
Posted by: Jane D'oh at July 25, 2017 05:21 PM (PY9jH)
How bad must it suck to be a legit Nigerian web-based business?
Posted by: Insomniac - Not Disappointed, Just Angry at July 25, 2017 05:22 PM (0mRoj)
414
410
I'll set up a bank account with a Nigerian prince.
Posted by: Jane D'oh at July 25, 2017 05:21 PM (PY9jH
www.scamorama.com
I'll set up a bank account with a Nigerian prince.
Posted by: Jane D'oh at July 25, 2017 05:21 PM (PY9jH
www.scamorama.com
Posted by: J.J. Sefton at July 25, 2017 05:22 PM (mbhDw)
415
The thing about Iran that infuriates me is that they really our our enemy. They declared war on the USA, they want us dead. They want to conquer the whole world for Islam, and use nuclear fire if necessary. They don't make a secret of this, the leaders of the country say it pretty regularly.
Russia keeps being called our "enemy" by idiots in the Democratic Party but they are not our enemy. Romney is right, they are our biggest geopolitical concern, but they are so as a rival or a competitor, not a foe.
China? That's an enemy. They too declared "cyber war" on the USA. North Korea? Enemy. But Russia is not.
Yet its Russia that's declared our enemy and hysteria is raised over by the same people who want to buddy up to Iran. What the living hell???
Modern America is like living in Dr Tarr and Professor Fether's asylum.
Russia keeps being called our "enemy" by idiots in the Democratic Party but they are not our enemy. Romney is right, they are our biggest geopolitical concern, but they are so as a rival or a competitor, not a foe.
China? That's an enemy. They too declared "cyber war" on the USA. North Korea? Enemy. But Russia is not.
Yet its Russia that's declared our enemy and hysteria is raised over by the same people who want to buddy up to Iran. What the living hell???
Modern America is like living in Dr Tarr and Professor Fether's asylum.
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at July 25, 2017 05:23 PM (39g3+)
416
Good grief. Put a sock in it, Cat Timpf. "yakkity yakkity yakkity...." ad nauseum.
Posted by: Jane D'oh at July 25, 2017 05:24 PM (PY9jH)
417
www.scamorama.com
Posted by: J.J. Sefton at July 25, 2017 05:22 PM (mbhDw)
I read that as scaramuci.com and thought what the hell is the Com Dir doing with lottery tickets!!
Posted by: J.J. Sefton at July 25, 2017 05:22 PM (mbhDw)
I read that as scaramuci.com and thought what the hell is the Com Dir doing with lottery tickets!!
Posted by: IC at July 25, 2017 05:24 PM (a0IVu)
418
Dear One:
I am King Jaffrey Jodphur of the Kingdom of Zamunda. Recently a coup has taken place which has ousted me into the neighboring country of Smegaroon. I have US$740000000 in cash in the Central Bank of Zamunda that you can help me retrieve . . .
Dear One:
I am King Jaffrey Jodphur of the Kingdom of Zamunda. Recently a coup has taken place which has ousted me into the neighboring country of Smegaroon. I have US$740000000 in cash in the Central Bank of Zamunda that you can help me retrieve . . .
Posted by: J.J. Sefton at July 25, 2017 05:25 PM (mbhDw)
419
387 Pssst - I'm two cubicles over
Posted by: Brian in New Orleans
=====
Pssst - I'm standing right behind you.
Posted by: Dan at the NSA at July 25, 2017 05:11 PM (Lutdd)
Pssst - I'm standing in front of both of you, flashing my boobs.
Posted by: Nan at the NSA at July 25, 2017 05:16 PM (PY9jH)
and I'm pooping in the hallway...
Posted by: Brian in New Orleans
=====
Pssst - I'm standing right behind you.
Posted by: Dan at the NSA at July 25, 2017 05:11 PM (Lutdd)
Pssst - I'm standing in front of both of you, flashing my boobs.
Posted by: Nan at the NSA at July 25, 2017 05:16 PM (PY9jH)
and I'm pooping in the hallway...
Posted by: Aman, from the EPA at July 25, 2017 05:25 PM (NgKpN)
420
How bad must it suck to be a legit Nigerian web-based business?
Posted by: Insomniac
What? All two of them?
Posted by: Insomniac
What? All two of them?
Posted by: rickb223 at July 25, 2017 05:25 PM (Bd48Y)
Posted by: artisanal 'ette at July 25, 2017 05:25 PM (fceHP)
422
413 410 We nees a Moron pool for the megabucks. There's enough to go around. Everyone send me five dollars and I'll buy the tickets.
Posted by: bergerbilder at July 25, 2017 05:12 PM (lIZQs)
I'll set up a bank account with a Nigerian prince.
Posted by: Jane D'oh at July 25, 2017 05:21 PM (PY9jH)
How bad must it suck to be a legit Nigerian web-based business?
Posted by: Insomniac - Not Disappointed, Just Angry at July 25, 2017 05:22 PM (0mRoj)
You don't know the half of it...
Posted by: bergerbilder at July 25, 2017 05:12 PM (lIZQs)
I'll set up a bank account with a Nigerian prince.
Posted by: Jane D'oh at July 25, 2017 05:21 PM (PY9jH)
How bad must it suck to be a legit Nigerian web-based business?
Posted by: Insomniac - Not Disappointed, Just Angry at July 25, 2017 05:22 PM (0mRoj)
You don't know the half of it...
Posted by: National Bank of Nigeria at July 25, 2017 05:26 PM (NgKpN)
423
I suffer from constant kat timpf in my ears.
I suffer from constant kat timpf in my ears.
Posted by: J.J. Sefton at July 25, 2017 05:26 PM (mbhDw)
424
388 - "Someone drove a floppy disc through a shredder and cops taped it back
together over several weeks to the point they could read data off it.
Its just flipped bits, as long as the charge remains they can be read."
Umm, no.
together over several weeks to the point they could read data off it.
Its just flipped bits, as long as the charge remains they can be read."
Umm, no.
Posted by: Brian in New Orleans at July 25, 2017 05:27 PM (UBzPO)
425
Dear One:
I am King Jaffrey Jodphur of the Kingdom of Zamunda. Recently a coup
has taken place which has ousted me into the neighboring country of
Smegaroon. I have US$740000000 in cash in the Central Bank of Zamunda
that you can help me retrieve . . .
Valerie! Schedule the earliest flight to ummmmmmmmm.....errrrrr......Smeg-something.........And get Reggie on the phone!
I am King Jaffrey Jodphur of the Kingdom of Zamunda. Recently a coup
has taken place which has ousted me into the neighboring country of
Smegaroon. I have US$740000000 in cash in the Central Bank of Zamunda
that you can help me retrieve . . .
Valerie! Schedule the earliest flight to ummmmmmmmm.....errrrrr......Smeg-something.........And get Reggie on the phone!
Posted by: That Fucking Guy at July 25, 2017 05:27 PM (PY9jH)
426
I'll set up a bank account with a Nigerian prince.
Posted by: Jane D'oh at July 25, 2017 05:21 PM (PY9jH
www.scamorama.com
Posted by: J.J. Sefton at July 25, 2017 05:22 PM (mbhDw)
I read that as scaramuci.com and thought what the hell is the Com Dir doing with lottery tickets!!
Posted by: IC at July 25, 2017 05:24 PM (a0IVu)
Can we all just agree on the Vatican Bank?
Posted by: Jane D'oh at July 25, 2017 05:21 PM (PY9jH
www.scamorama.com
Posted by: J.J. Sefton at July 25, 2017 05:22 PM (mbhDw)
I read that as scaramuci.com and thought what the hell is the Com Dir doing with lottery tickets!!
Posted by: IC at July 25, 2017 05:24 PM (a0IVu)
Can we all just agree on the Vatican Bank?
Posted by: bergerbilder at July 25, 2017 05:28 PM (lIZQs)
427
It's the Kat Timpf inaugural wet t-shirt contest!!!
Posted by: Strobe at July 25, 2017 05:28 PM (gbWkA)
428
It's the Kat Timpf inaugural wet t-shirt contest!!!
Posted by: Strobe at July 25, 2017 05:28 PM (gbWkA)
they stopped her from speaking
see the daily caller
sick people out there
and dangerous - it could have been more than water
Posted by: Strobe at July 25, 2017 05:28 PM (gbWkA)
they stopped her from speaking
see the daily caller
sick people out there
and dangerous - it could have been more than water
Posted by: artisanal 'ette at July 25, 2017 05:30 PM (fceHP)
Posted by: Anon a mouse... at July 25, 2017 05:30 PM (MINbv)
430
How bad must it suck to be a legit Nigerian web-based business?
Posted by: Insomniac - Not Disappointed, Just Angry at July 25, 2017 05:22 PM (0mRoj)
I actually recently met a Nigerian new citizen. Holy shit is he funny as hell. (As opposed as I am to illegal immigration the people who go through the front door, knock, enter, follow instructions, study, gain citizenship are phenomenal - I've met a number of them and they're more opposed to illegal immigration then me... consider that.)
But anyway, he speaks the Queens English and we can joke about the weird Brit spelling of stuff and I tease him about how he's never getting my e-mail address, etc etc etc.
Posted by: Insomniac - Not Disappointed, Just Angry at July 25, 2017 05:22 PM (0mRoj)
I actually recently met a Nigerian new citizen. Holy shit is he funny as hell. (As opposed as I am to illegal immigration the people who go through the front door, knock, enter, follow instructions, study, gain citizenship are phenomenal - I've met a number of them and they're more opposed to illegal immigration then me... consider that.)
But anyway, he speaks the Queens English and we can joke about the weird Brit spelling of stuff and I tease him about how he's never getting my e-mail address, etc etc etc.
Posted by: Slippery Slope Salesman at July 25, 2017 05:30 PM (EgwCt)
431
Can we all just agree on the Vatican Bank?
Posted by: bergerbilder at July 25, 2017 05:28 PM (lIZQs)
I am Pope Jean-Claude of Vatican. Recently a coup has taken place which has ousted me into the neighboring country of Rome. I have US$740000000 in cash in the Central Bank of Vatican that you can help me retrieve . . .
Can we all just agree on the Vatican Bank?
Posted by: bergerbilder at July 25, 2017 05:28 PM (lIZQs)
I am Pope Jean-Claude of Vatican. Recently a coup has taken place which has ousted me into the neighboring country of Rome. I have US$740000000 in cash in the Central Bank of Vatican that you can help me retrieve . . .
Posted by: J.J. Sefton at July 25, 2017 05:30 PM (mbhDw)
432
Kat Timpf Assaulted At Brooklyn Campaign Event
buckets of water thrown on her
The violent left
================
Hey, at least she still has the use of both of her arms.
buckets of water thrown on her
The violent left
================
Hey, at least she still has the use of both of her arms.
Posted by: michelle fields at July 25, 2017 05:30 PM (9S9wK)
433
Christopher R Taylor: "Yet its Russia that's declared our enemy..."
Because the DNC and the Clintons actually DID conspire with the Russians and their best defense is to conflate anything Russia and go on offense. They had nothing on Trump that could stick, and the most damning thing they did, among many things, was give away strategic assets for personal gain via the Clinton Foundation/CGI.
Because the DNC and the Clintons actually DID conspire with the Russians and their best defense is to conflate anything Russia and go on offense. They had nothing on Trump that could stick, and the most damning thing they did, among many things, was give away strategic assets for personal gain via the Clinton Foundation/CGI.
Posted by: AnonymousDrivel at July 25, 2017 05:30 PM (H8S+R)
434
I was at Caesar's in Vegas and had gone to bed about 3:00am. I had a dream that I played red 19 and won huge. It was unlike any dream I had before in how it felt. I immediately got up and dressed . It was about 7:00 am. Took the elevator down to the casino and went to the roulette table that was located in front of the elevator. I put $50 on red 19 and swear to you that it hit. $1800.
Posted by: Jack Sock at July 25, 2017 05:31 PM (A3edJ)
435
Yes, could have been acid, I get it but that's the way my mind works sometimes dark humor.
Posted by: Strobe at July 25, 2017 05:32 PM (gbWkA)
436
434 Posted by: Jack Sock at July 25, 2017 05:31 PM (A3edJ)
You bet too little. As they say, scared money never wins.
You bet too little. As they say, scared money never wins.
Posted by: J.J. Sefton at July 25, 2017 05:33 PM (mbhDw)
437
I would move Nicky Haley to SoS and put Bolton in the Ambassador spot.
Posted by: Ben Had at July 25, 2017 05:33 PM (zxDi5)
438
https://twitter.com/ChadPergram/with_replies
Posted by: artisanal 'ette at July 25, 2017 05:21 PM
~~~~~
Thanks, artisanal 'ette!
And apparently, Mr. Awan is still being paid by Mayonnaise Head.
Posted by: artisanal 'ette at July 25, 2017 05:21 PM
~~~~~
Thanks, artisanal 'ette!
And apparently, Mr. Awan is still being paid by Mayonnaise Head.
Posted by: IrishEi at July 25, 2017 05:33 PM (HiDrR)
439
I put $50 on red 19 and swear to you that it hit. $1800.
=================
Then, over the next ten minutes I bet and lost all $1800.
Now you know, the rest of the story.
=================
Then, over the next ten minutes I bet and lost all $1800.
Now you know, the rest of the story.
Posted by: paul harvey at July 25, 2017 05:33 PM (vxudL)
Posted by: Meremortal at July 25, 2017 05:33 PM (3myMJ)
441
I put $50 on red 19 and swear to you that it hit. $1800.
If it hadn't worked, did you have red 5 standing by?
If it hadn't worked, did you have red 5 standing by?
Posted by: Blanco Basura at July 25, 2017 05:34 PM (IZPn8)
442
437 I would move Nicky Haley to SoS and put Bolton in the Ambassador spot.
Posted by: Ben Had at July 25, 2017 05:33 PM (zxDi5)
If only Reagan had picked Jean Kirkpatrick to be his veep.
Nikki Haley is, so far, PDT's best pick. Far and away.
Posted by: Ben Had at July 25, 2017 05:33 PM (zxDi5)
If only Reagan had picked Jean Kirkpatrick to be his veep.
Nikki Haley is, so far, PDT's best pick. Far and away.
Posted by: J.J. Sefton at July 25, 2017 05:35 PM (mbhDw)
443
"I am Pope Jean-Claude of Vatican. Recently a coup has taken place which has ousted me into the neighboring country of Rome. I have US$740000000 in cash in the Central Bank of Vatican that you can help me retrieve . . ."
I will talk wth my friend, Don Scaramucci cocerning your conundrum. Of course, it will require a show of good faith on your part. Please...
I will talk wth my friend, Don Scaramucci cocerning your conundrum. Of course, it will require a show of good faith on your part. Please...
Posted by: bergerbilder at July 25, 2017 05:35 PM (lIZQs)
444
I read that as scaramuci.com and thought what the hell is the Com Dir doing with lottery tickets!!
No, its where you hire an assassin with a golden gun and superfluous nipple.
Because the DNC and the Clintons actually DID conspire with the Russians and their best defense is to conflate anything Russia and go on offense.
I think they find it useful in keeping at least some nevertrumpers from wavering in their commitment of hate.
Seriously I think the first intent was to scare off some GOP voters from Trump because they believed that Republicans hate and fear Russians still like its 1964. So they floated that crap to get some to stay home.
Then, when they found out that Hillary had lost, all the illegal crap they did to spy on Trump was going to come to light so they cranked it up to give cover to their actions.
And, its a useful squirrel to stop leftist voters from remembering how badly they were jobbed by the Democratic Party during the primaries. And if the Dem voters really stopped to think and analyze, they'd recognize that their party deliberately cheated and broke the system to force the single least liked person on earth to be their candidate, blew over a billion dollars -- outspending Trump 3:1 -- and lost anyway with the most overt and extreme media tilt in US history.
So, SQUIRREL!
No, its where you hire an assassin with a golden gun and superfluous nipple.
Because the DNC and the Clintons actually DID conspire with the Russians and their best defense is to conflate anything Russia and go on offense.
I think they find it useful in keeping at least some nevertrumpers from wavering in their commitment of hate.
Seriously I think the first intent was to scare off some GOP voters from Trump because they believed that Republicans hate and fear Russians still like its 1964. So they floated that crap to get some to stay home.
Then, when they found out that Hillary had lost, all the illegal crap they did to spy on Trump was going to come to light so they cranked it up to give cover to their actions.
And, its a useful squirrel to stop leftist voters from remembering how badly they were jobbed by the Democratic Party during the primaries. And if the Dem voters really stopped to think and analyze, they'd recognize that their party deliberately cheated and broke the system to force the single least liked person on earth to be their candidate, blew over a billion dollars -- outspending Trump 3:1 -- and lost anyway with the most overt and extreme media tilt in US history.
So, SQUIRREL!
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at July 25, 2017 05:36 PM (39g3+)
445
And apparently, Mr. Awan is still being paid by Mayonnaise Head.
Posted by: IrishEi at July 25, 2017 05:33 PM (HiDrR)
sounds like all 3 brothers were the "hackers", not the Russians
in other news at the gateway pundit
News just broke that there has been a Secret Service-involved shooting in Washington, D.C
Posted by: IrishEi at July 25, 2017 05:33 PM (HiDrR)
sounds like all 3 brothers were the "hackers", not the Russians
in other news at the gateway pundit
News just broke that there has been a Secret Service-involved shooting in Washington, D.C
Posted by: artisanal 'ette at July 25, 2017 05:36 PM (fceHP)
Posted by: J.J. Sefton at July 25, 2017 05:36 PM (mbhDw)
447
Are you ready to do me this favor?
Posted by: Strobe at July 25, 2017 05:37 PM (gbWkA)
448
441 I put $50 on red 19 and swear to you that it hit. $1800.
If it hadn't worked, did you have red 5 standing by?
Posted by: Blanco Basura at July 25, 2017 05:34 PM (IZPn
Or Gold Leader . . .
441 I put $50 on red 19 and swear to you that it hit. $1800.
If it hadn't worked, did you have red 5 standing by?
Posted by: Blanco Basura at July 25, 2017 05:34 PM (IZPn
Or Gold Leader . . .
Posted by: J.J. Sefton at July 25, 2017 05:37 PM (mbhDw)
449
436 434 Posted by: Jack Sock at July 25, 2017 05:31 PM (A3edJ)
You bet too little. As they say, scared money never wins.
Posted by: J.J. Sefton at July 25, 2017 05:33 PM (mbhDw)
I'm not a superstitious guy and had no reason to think God was throwing me a bone. But man if I ever have a dream like that again about anything I'm going to trust it.
You bet too little. As they say, scared money never wins.
Posted by: J.J. Sefton at July 25, 2017 05:33 PM (mbhDw)
I'm not a superstitious guy and had no reason to think God was throwing me a bone. But man if I ever have a dream like that again about anything I'm going to trust it.
Posted by: Jack Sock at July 25, 2017 05:37 PM (A3edJ)
450
sounds like all 3 brothers were the "hackers", not the Russians
I wonder if they weren't the ones that stole all that data from State that was found hacked. You know all the info they said some Muslim source took?
So corrupt, stupid, and incompetent yet so protected by the press, the system and the GOPe.
I wonder if they weren't the ones that stole all that data from State that was found hacked. You know all the info they said some Muslim source took?
So corrupt, stupid, and incompetent yet so protected by the press, the system and the GOPe.
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at July 25, 2017 05:38 PM (39g3+)
451
They CAN recover data that's been overwritten, depending on how it has been.
No, they can't.
If you replace every 0 with a 1, then its a matter of just reversing that.
I don't even know what this is supposed to be an example of?
The professional intel-level HD cleaning programs go over 7 times using a different technique every time. Just a couple times and they can reverse engineer it. Enough times and its just impossible at least in any reasonable time frame.
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at July 25, 2017 05:19 PM (39g3+)
Yeah ... but that stuff's all bullshit. Two or three overwrites with zeros and/or random and it IS ALL GONE. GONE. DISAPPEARED. NOT TO BE.
ANd, as was said earlier, even one overwrite is enough. But I would do a few just to be on the super-safe side. No need for 7 or anything like that.
No, they can't.
If you replace every 0 with a 1, then its a matter of just reversing that.
I don't even know what this is supposed to be an example of?
The professional intel-level HD cleaning programs go over 7 times using a different technique every time. Just a couple times and they can reverse engineer it. Enough times and its just impossible at least in any reasonable time frame.
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at July 25, 2017 05:19 PM (39g3+)
Yeah ... but that stuff's all bullshit. Two or three overwrites with zeros and/or random and it IS ALL GONE. GONE. DISAPPEARED. NOT TO BE.
ANd, as was said earlier, even one overwrite is enough. But I would do a few just to be on the super-safe side. No need for 7 or anything like that.
Posted by: ThePrimordialOrderedPair at July 25, 2017 05:40 PM (rZ+mb)
452
Secret Service Shooting:
Agent accidentally shot himself in the thigh.
We're in the best of hands.
Agent accidentally shot himself in the thigh.
We're in the best of hands.
Posted by: Meremortal at July 25, 2017 05:40 PM (3myMJ)
453
I once won $300 playing the slots in Vegas. The very next day, the brakes went out in my car. The bill was $300.
Posted by: Strobe at July 25, 2017 05:40 PM (gbWkA)
454
Trump's presidential campaign stumbled for a while, and he cleaned
house. Then it got a lot better. While you can't really do that with
cabinet positions I think we'll see things pick up over time. My guess
is he's been listening a bit too much to Reince and not enough to
Bannon.
-----------------------
Trump's biggest mistake was trying to make peace with the GOP swamp creatures.
house. Then it got a lot better. While you can't really do that with
cabinet positions I think we'll see things pick up over time. My guess
is he's been listening a bit too much to Reince and not enough to
Bannon.
-----------------------
Trump's biggest mistake was trying to make peace with the GOP swamp creatures.
Posted by: JC at July 25, 2017 05:41 PM (3GSgE)
455
Hmmm. Imran Awan was still on the House payroll working for DWS when he was arrested.
A little hush money, Deb?
A little hush money, Deb?
Posted by: JackStraw at July 25, 2017 05:42 PM (/tuJf)
456
Somebody will get the cuffs in Vegas at the MoMeet. 
Posted by: Widespread Pepe at July 25, 2017 05:42 PM (2qHjF)
457
Posted by: Strobe at July 25, 2017 05:40 PM (gbWkA)
They had a name for things like that in the old days.
Sloppy luck.
They had a name for things like that in the old days.
Sloppy luck.
Posted by: Meremortal at July 25, 2017 05:42 PM (3myMJ)
Posted by: Jane D'oh at July 25, 2017 05:43 PM (PY9jH)
459
Did you ever really look at Reince? Doesn't look human. Not saying it's aliens; but it's aliens.
Posted by: Strobe at July 25, 2017 05:43 PM (gbWkA)
460
Yeah ... but that stuff's all bullshit. Two or three overwrites with zeros and/or random and it IS ALL GONE. GONE. DISAPPEARED. NOT TO BE.
As you probably know, there is no truly randomization on a computer. If you can crack the pattern, you can reverse the randomization. If you can undo the 0's in the right pattern you can reveal what was once there: all it takes is finding some data that is readable, and you know how to uncover the rest.
That's why you said 2-3 time, because once or even twice isn't enough. All 0's, all 1's, random, and you're probably good. Once through isn't.
As you probably know, there is no truly randomization on a computer. If you can crack the pattern, you can reverse the randomization. If you can undo the 0's in the right pattern you can reveal what was once there: all it takes is finding some data that is readable, and you know how to uncover the rest.
That's why you said 2-3 time, because once or even twice isn't enough. All 0's, all 1's, random, and you're probably good. Once through isn't.
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at July 25, 2017 05:43 PM (39g3+)
461
Strobe: "I once won $300 playing the slots in Vegas. The very next day, the brakes went out in my car. The bill was $300."
Good thing you went gambling.
Good thing you went gambling.
Posted by: Las Vegas Dept. of Tourism at July 25, 2017 05:43 PM (H8S+R)
462
Oopsie.
Posted by: Jane D'oh at July 25, 2017 05:43 PM (PY9jH)
Heh. Something tells me his reaction included stronger language.
Posted by: Jane D'oh at July 25, 2017 05:43 PM (PY9jH)
Heh. Something tells me his reaction included stronger language.
Posted by: Meremortal at July 25, 2017 05:44 PM (3myMJ)
463
ace-
Imran Awan.
Beat the crowd.
Posted by: Meremortal at July 25, 2017 05:33 PM
~~~~
He retweeted it a little while ago. Maybe he's writing something up now. You know what a perfectionist he is...let's not rush him!
Imran Awan.
Beat the crowd.
Posted by: Meremortal at July 25, 2017 05:33 PM
~~~~
He retweeted it a little while ago. Maybe he's writing something up now. You know what a perfectionist he is...let's not rush him!
Posted by: IrishEi at July 25, 2017 05:44 PM (HiDrR)
464
First of all, "sources" is bs.
Secondly, I don't know if everyone is as much of a weak-sister as the media likes to believe.
Secondly, I don't know if everyone is as much of a weak-sister as the media likes to believe.
Posted by: dagny at July 25, 2017 05:45 PM (wZuWv)
465
Did you ever really look at Reince? Doesn't look human. Not saying it's aliens; but it's aliens.
Posted by: Strobe at July 25, 2017 05:43 PM (gbWkA)
the real Bart Simpson
Posted by: Strobe at July 25, 2017 05:43 PM (gbWkA)
the real Bart Simpson
Posted by: artisanal 'ette at July 25, 2017 05:45 PM (fceHP)
466
Agent accidentally shot himself in the thigh.
We're in the best of hands.
Yeah well... 8 years of protecting Barack Hussein Obama isn't exactly going to attract the best of the best. And even the non-protection detail had to deal with Holder/Lynch and their cronies in charge. I'd have retired too. Gone on to a less awful job like shoveling out the lagoon at the dairy.
We're in the best of hands.
Yeah well... 8 years of protecting Barack Hussein Obama isn't exactly going to attract the best of the best. And even the non-protection detail had to deal with Holder/Lynch and their cronies in charge. I'd have retired too. Gone on to a less awful job like shoveling out the lagoon at the dairy.
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at July 25, 2017 05:45 PM (39g3+)
467
You can't scream that Tillerson is part of the swamp, guy is a complete outsider. And he's incredibly competent.
No. Not even close. ExxonMobil is as deeply embedded in the swap and the whole corporate cronyism aspects as the huge staff of highly paid K Street Lobbyists they employ. Just look at his support for the Paris Accords. Big oil became big energy years ago. And if you can kill of coal and replace it with nat gas then climate change legislation and regulation are GOOD for business (not that nat gas has some strong free market advantages these days).
No. Not even close. ExxonMobil is as deeply embedded in the swap and the whole corporate cronyism aspects as the huge staff of highly paid K Street Lobbyists they employ. Just look at his support for the Paris Accords. Big oil became big energy years ago. And if you can kill of coal and replace it with nat gas then climate change legislation and regulation are GOOD for business (not that nat gas has some strong free market advantages these days).
Posted by: Keith at July 25, 2017 05:45 PM (USf3s)
468
Now I go get milk and play Mega Millions, but mostly play Mega Millions.
Remain blessed.
Posted by: J.J. Sefton at July 25, 2017 05:36 PM (mbhDw)
Gutsy fellow! Your chances of getting stuck by lightning are better than the chance of winning.
Remain blessed.
Posted by: J.J. Sefton at July 25, 2017 05:36 PM (mbhDw)
Gutsy fellow! Your chances of getting stuck by lightning are better than the chance of winning.
Posted by: Meremortal at July 25, 2017 05:45 PM (3myMJ)
469
Once, twice, three times a winner + guy trying to erase all the pornhub from his hard drive.
Posted by: Strobe at July 25, 2017 05:46 PM (gbWkA)
470
Gonna willow m'sef here, prolly, but
1) I don't think we really know much, if anything, about how Tillerson is doing, whether there was a "contentious" meeting, or anything else. This is one huge problem of having, essentially, no press. You can't trust most of their info, and they simply don't even make a head-fake at reporting things they don't want out.
2) Below thread. Seems ace is mixing things up. His post goes on about the Mueller matter, when Trump's tweet is about investigations of Hillary's massive crime wave (or lack thereof ..... again, as far as we know, but recall that most investigations proceed with total discretion, so we *shouldn't* really know anything about such investigations if they are happening).
I think circumstances here are so compelling, and distinctive, that Sessions actually should provide something - a wink, a nod, an explicit if cryptic statement, something - to let the world know that the greatest criminal scandal in American govt. history *is* not going to be simply swept under the rug because of the incompetence and corruption of Comey and the Obama DOJ types.
But the Mueller thing is really entirely separate - and that's the subject of Trump's problematic tweets. I say problematic because FFS he's your own AG, if there's a problem, there's the phone, or his office is about 5 blocks away. Trump's tweeting, in general, is fine, even magnificent at times, though mostly amusing rather than valuable. But b-slapping your own AG via Twitter? WTF?
1) I don't think we really know much, if anything, about how Tillerson is doing, whether there was a "contentious" meeting, or anything else. This is one huge problem of having, essentially, no press. You can't trust most of their info, and they simply don't even make a head-fake at reporting things they don't want out.
2) Below thread. Seems ace is mixing things up. His post goes on about the Mueller matter, when Trump's tweet is about investigations of Hillary's massive crime wave (or lack thereof ..... again, as far as we know, but recall that most investigations proceed with total discretion, so we *shouldn't* really know anything about such investigations if they are happening).
I think circumstances here are so compelling, and distinctive, that Sessions actually should provide something - a wink, a nod, an explicit if cryptic statement, something - to let the world know that the greatest criminal scandal in American govt. history *is* not going to be simply swept under the rug because of the incompetence and corruption of Comey and the Obama DOJ types.
But the Mueller thing is really entirely separate - and that's the subject of Trump's problematic tweets. I say problematic because FFS he's your own AG, if there's a problem, there's the phone, or his office is about 5 blocks away. Trump's tweeting, in general, is fine, even magnificent at times, though mostly amusing rather than valuable. But b-slapping your own AG via Twitter? WTF?
Posted by: rhomboid at July 25, 2017 05:46 PM (QDnY+)
471
Posted by: Chi-Town Jerry at July 25, 2017 04:14 PM (so+oy)
Are you the same Chi-Town Jerry who used to troll NRO?
Are you the same Chi-Town Jerry who used to troll NRO?
Posted by: dagny at July 25, 2017 05:46 PM (wZuWv)
472
I once won $300 playing the slots in Vegas. The very next day, the brakes went out in my car. The bill was $300
"Yeah we own the mechanics there, too"
-Casino bosses
"Yeah we own the mechanics there, too"
-Casino bosses
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at July 25, 2017 05:46 PM (39g3+)
473
>>>They should be "un-certified" in megatons.
Posted by: J.J. Sefton at July 25, 2017 05:18 PM (mbhDw)
LOL
Posted by: J.J. Sefton at July 25, 2017 05:18 PM (mbhDw)
LOL
Posted by: Max Power at July 25, 2017 05:46 PM (q177U)
474
448
441 I put $50 on red 19 and swear to you that it hit. $1800.
If it hadn't worked, did you have red 5 standing by?
Posted by: Blanco Basura at July 25, 2017 05:34 PM (IZPn
Or Gold Leader . . .
Posted by: J.J. Sefton at July 25, 2017 05:37 PM (mbhDw)
Damn Star Wars nerds. I had to go look up what you guys were talking about.
441 I put $50 on red 19 and swear to you that it hit. $1800.
If it hadn't worked, did you have red 5 standing by?
Posted by: Blanco Basura at July 25, 2017 05:34 PM (IZPn
Or Gold Leader . . .
Posted by: J.J. Sefton at July 25, 2017 05:37 PM (mbhDw)
Damn Star Wars nerds. I had to go look up what you guys were talking about.
Posted by: Jack Sock at July 25, 2017 05:46 PM (A3edJ)
475
know what a perfectionist he is...let's not rush him!
Posted by: IrishEi at July 25, 2017 05:44 PM (HiDrR)
Cool, I figured he'd seen it.
Posted by: IrishEi at July 25, 2017 05:44 PM (HiDrR)
Cool, I figured he'd seen it.
Posted by: Meremortal at July 25, 2017 05:46 PM (3myMJ)
476
Can Trump meet with Sessions without the entire meeting being leaked?
Posted by: dagny at July 25, 2017 05:47 PM (wZuWv)
477
Did you ever really look at Reince? Doesn't look human. Not saying it's aliens; but it's aliens.
Posted by: Strobe at July 25, 2017 05:43 PM (gbWkA)
The progs have their Carville, We have our Reince. Must be diverse.
Posted by: Strobe at July 25, 2017 05:43 PM (gbWkA)
The progs have their Carville, We have our Reince. Must be diverse.
Posted by: GOPe at July 25, 2017 05:47 PM (lIZQs)
478
I imagined he shot his partner.
Posted by: gNewt at July 25, 2017 05:47 PM (cjVcY)
479
476 Can Trump meet with Sessions without the entire meeting being leaked?
Posted by: dagny at July 25, 2017 05:47 PM (wZuWv)
___
Errr yeah sure, why not.
LOL
Posted by: dagny at July 25, 2017 05:47 PM (wZuWv)
___
Errr yeah sure, why not.
LOL
Posted by: Deep State at July 25, 2017 05:48 PM (vyHiq)
480
It seems elections really don't have consequences. Most agencies seem to be run just as if Obama was still Emperor.
Posted by: Barack Obama is a bad, bad man at July 25, 2017 05:48 PM (ylUqT)
481
I'm taking a little time off. *hic*
Posted by: Ready For Hillary!!11!! at July 25, 2017 05:49 PM (Tyii7)
482
458 Secret Service Shooting:
Agent accidentally shot himself in the thigh.
Oopsie.
Posted by: Jane D'oh at July 25, 2017 05:43 PM (PY9jH)
At least it wasn't a prostitute that shot him with his own gun. Got that going for him.
Agent accidentally shot himself in the thigh.
Oopsie.
Posted by: Jane D'oh at July 25, 2017 05:43 PM (PY9jH)
At least it wasn't a prostitute that shot him with his own gun. Got that going for him.
Posted by: Jack Sock at July 25, 2017 05:49 PM (A3edJ)
483
Nood
Posted by: steevy at July 25, 2017 05:49 PM (rmVvL)
484
willowed again
Posted by: Ready For Hillary!!11!! at July 25, 2017 05:50 PM (Tyii7)
485
'Abuse of Children': Celebs and 'The View' Bash Trump for Boy Scout Speech
lol, of course they did
newsbusters.org
their scoamf wouldn't even go
Bless Newsbusters for watching this garbage so that we don't have to.
lol, of course they did
newsbusters.org
their scoamf wouldn't even go
Bless Newsbusters for watching this garbage so that we don't have to.
Posted by: artisanal 'ette at July 25, 2017 05:50 PM (fceHP)
486
Barack Obama is a bad, bad man: "It seems elections really don't have consequences..."
You're mostly right.
You're mostly right.
Posted by: K Street at July 25, 2017 05:51 PM (H8S+R)
487
As with most things, in the absence of reliable and meaningful info (in this case about Tillerson), most people here just plug in their ready-made likes/hates/biases/hobby horses, and come to sweeping, firm conclusions.
Yep, Exxon's very involved in trying to capture regulation, and is guilty of the idiotic climate-change kabuki/rent-seeking that most big corporations are wallowing in these days. Which tells us precisely nothing about what's happening at State, or whether Tillerson is at fault. And on, and on.
Taking away JICPOA (Iran debacle review) authority from State *would* be a big deal, if it's true, and it happened for the reasons reported - probably. But every element of that construction just used has big unknowns about it. And then there are the unknown unknowns.
Yep, Exxon's very involved in trying to capture regulation, and is guilty of the idiotic climate-change kabuki/rent-seeking that most big corporations are wallowing in these days. Which tells us precisely nothing about what's happening at State, or whether Tillerson is at fault. And on, and on.
Taking away JICPOA (Iran debacle review) authority from State *would* be a big deal, if it's true, and it happened for the reasons reported - probably. But every element of that construction just used has big unknowns about it. And then there are the unknown unknowns.
Posted by: rhomboid at July 25, 2017 05:51 PM (QDnY+)
488
Is there anyone in the admin Trump likes? Besides Ivanka and The Kush that is? I mean fuck Sessions, Price, Tillerson and Bannon have been beaten worse that a mule recently.
WTF dude? I know he's all about draining the swamp and shit, but come on. There are still a ton of vacancies left in the administration. I'm starting to understand why. Who in their right mind wants a boss like that?
WTF dude? I know he's all about draining the swamp and shit, but come on. There are still a ton of vacancies left in the administration. I'm starting to understand why. Who in their right mind wants a boss like that?
Posted by: #neverskankles at July 25, 2017 05:52 PM (vyHiq)
489
452 Secret Service Shooting:
Agent accidentally shot himself in the thigh.
Was it with an AR-15 while standing up in the back seat of a convertible?
Agent accidentally shot himself in the thigh.
Was it with an AR-15 while standing up in the back seat of a convertible?
Posted by: Anachronda at July 25, 2017 05:53 PM (sGtp+)
490
"Zerohedge is reporting that Scaramucci has his first scalp, firing Asst Press Sec Michael Short"
---------
Sean Spicer, an establishment guy, goes and then another establishment guy gone. Is Prebus next? Seeing as he brought both of those in.
It's starting to look like it's the RNC that are working against the administration. I like Prebus and would be really sad if he is one of them, admittedly he could be being undermined as much as Trump for daring to help him win.
---------
Sean Spicer, an establishment guy, goes and then another establishment guy gone. Is Prebus next? Seeing as he brought both of those in.
It's starting to look like it's the RNC that are working against the administration. I like Prebus and would be really sad if he is one of them, admittedly he could be being undermined as much as Trump for daring to help him win.
Posted by: Decaf at July 25, 2017 05:53 PM (U5yng)
491
If Tillerson fucked this up, then how is this Trump's fault?
The Iran deal is bad and tillerson should understand that no?
It's like with Marty Schottenheimer and that RB what fumbled the ball after Marty was caught on tape before the play specific telling him to not push it and to above all, don't fumble the ball. Riggs?
The Iran deal is bad and tillerson should understand that no?
It's like with Marty Schottenheimer and that RB what fumbled the ball after Marty was caught on tape before the play specific telling him to not push it and to above all, don't fumble the ball. Riggs?
Posted by: andrew jarbacka at July 25, 2017 06:03 PM (AU4SY)
492
Lets not forget about who and what scaramucci really is.....
Posted by: scottw at July 25, 2017 06:04 PM (M13vx)
493
Man, Trump is looking a lot like some of the assholes I've worked for in the past. He's very demanding but unclear on what he expects, and changes his mind frequently. Then, when things don't go the way he wants, he hangs you out to dry.
Dems won't have to slow walk his future appointments 'cuz no one's going to take the freakin' job.
Dems won't have to slow walk his future appointments 'cuz no one's going to take the freakin' job.
Posted by: steve walsh at July 25, 2017 06:18 PM (clx/U)
Posted by: The Gipper Lives at July 25, 2017 06:27 PM (Ndje9)
495
And the impact of all this on Trump's base of support is... nada. The sensible people of this country understand that Trump is the last best hope before globalism takes us under. And if Trump goes down and their 401Ks are gutted, they will tear every incumbent of either party a new one. I think a few people, like Chucky Teh Schemer, are starting to figure out that if they dare to catch THIS car, it is going to turn out to be a fucking steamroller.
Posted by: Ray Van Dune at July 25, 2017 07:22 PM (wxY5b)
496
I would take the job not for the power or fortune or fame, but just for the off chance that I could talk Trump into letting me launch those that displeased him or more importantly me out of a trebuchet. As a pay per view event of course!!
Posted by: southdakotaboy at July 25, 2017 07:46 PM (duxy4)
497
Firing everybody who disagrees is not leadership.
Posted by: Bobby Ahr at July 25, 2017 07:58 PM (zmZ2x)
498
Bolton has a long list of Foggy Bottom Boys (& girls) who need to be fired. That is reason enough for making him SoS. There are some 140,000 DoS employees, or roughly 700 for every country in the world. 180 of those countries should need no more than about 20 employees (Suriname?, Burkina Faso?, Tuvalu?, Palau?, Greenland? etc.?).
The remainder should be able to get by with, say, 1,000 employees each. Throw in several thousand more to manage passports, visas, refugees and the whole shooting match would need less than 30,000 bureaucrats. The DoS just doesn't need to be involved in much of what it does now:
--Bureau of Conflict and Stabilization Operations (-->DoD)
--Bureau of Counterterrorism (-->FBI, CIA, NSA)
--Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (Delete)
--Bureau for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (-->FBI / DoJ)
Office of Global Criminal Justice (-->FBI / DoJ)
Office of Global Youth Issues (Delete)
Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration (Delete)
The remainder should be able to get by with, say, 1,000 employees each. Throw in several thousand more to manage passports, visas, refugees and the whole shooting match would need less than 30,000 bureaucrats. The DoS just doesn't need to be involved in much of what it does now:
--Bureau of Conflict and Stabilization Operations (-->DoD)
--Bureau of Counterterrorism (-->FBI, CIA, NSA)
--Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (Delete)
--Bureau for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (-->FBI / DoJ)
Office of Global Criminal Justice (-->FBI / DoJ)
Office of Global Youth Issues (Delete)
Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration (Delete)
Posted by: Lawrence Larson at July 25, 2017 09:09 PM (8bt9o)
499
If Tillerson quits, Bolton to replace!
Posted by: hurricane567 at July 25, 2017 09:20 PM (yHehK)
500
We need fighters. Tillerson has turned out to be a Beltway NYT-dinner-party moron who abides no criticism of Islam. Sessions also jumped ship (via recusal) at the first sign of a fight. Fighters are RARE and somebody (Priebus?) has been consistently pushing the more manipulable types to the head of the line.
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