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Post by Deleted on Aug 2, 2017 21:27:42 GMT
flute4peace I wish someone with a lot more political information and intelligence than yours truly dispute every single of those 'accomplishments'. Who's game? @fred @zingermack elaine ?? You flatter me. But, no data will convince him/her - you can't reason someone out of positions they didn't reason themselves into. The only one on the list I will not quibble with is Gorsuch. Trump definitely finished the job McConnell started of stealing Garland's seat and for that I will long despise the GOP and puke in their faces at any mention of "Constitutional".
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Post by Deleted on Aug 2, 2017 23:36:05 GMT
I have a friend who is a avid trump supporter. She just posted this. People ask me all the time, what has Trump done since taking office barely over 6 months ago? Well, here's just a partial list that I'm sure we'll all be adding to as the day progresses. 🇺🇸 (Hat tip to John Sears). Thanks Ali Davis! #MAGA 01. Appointed Supreme Court Judge Gorsuch - An appointment stolen from a sitting president is not an accomplishment.02. 59 missiles dropped in Syria. - now that he has increased our presence in Syria what is his end game. Or in other words what's next?03. He took us out of ‘TPP' - By doing so he strengthened China's roll in the world while weakening ours. A strong US in the world is what MAGA.04. Illegal immigration is now down 70% (the lowest in 17 years) - Had been falling since the Great Recession Nothing new.05. Consumer confidence highest since 2000 at index 125.6 06. Mortgage applications for new homes rise to a seven year high. - This is a continuation of the resurgence of the housing market. Nothing new. 07. Arranged 20% Tariff on soft lumber from Canada. - Which will result in Americans paying more for products made from this soft lumber. Also read a US trade deficit is not necessarily a bad thing for the US. 08. Bids for border wall are well underway. - Who is paying for this wall?09. Pulled out of the lopsided 'Paris Accord'. 10. Keystone pipeline approved. - The last I read it might not get built because the owners are just now seeing if they would have any clients. 11. NATO allies boost spending by 4.3% 12. Allowing VA to terminate bad employees. 13. Allowing private healthcare choices for veterans. - The Veterns Access, and Accountability Act of 2014 signed into law in August 2014 by President Obama. trump removed the termination date. Chances are a President Clinton would have done the same thing.14. More than 600,000+ Jobs created - The monthly job creation since trump took office is running a little less than when President Obama was still in office.15. Median household income at a 7 year high. - Was on the increase the last several months President Obama was in office.16. The Stock Market is at the highest ever In its history. - True but now there is the stocks are overpriced and the market could take a sudden and deep downturn. 17. China agreed to American import of beef. 18. $89 Billion saved in regulation rollbacks. - Well no there have not been any actual savings. 19. Rollback of regulations to boost coal mining. - That's always a positive for a dying industry. Dying because the country, on its own, is moving away from coal. 20. MOAB for ISIS - So using a big bomb is a positive how? 21. Travel ban reinstated. 22. Executive order for religious freedom. 23. Jump started NASA - Now this I agree with.24. $600 million cut from UN peacekeeping budget. How is this a long term positive?25. Targeting of MS13 gangs - What about the other gangs? What about white supremacist that the DOJ is no longer investigating?26. Deporting violent illegal immigrants. - An undocumented woman who has been in this country for around 20 years and has several young children was pulled over for a traffic violation and shortly afterwards found herself in Mexico. Is that a definition of a "violent" illegal immigrant? 27. Signed 41 bills to date - List the bills. (He hasn't signed anywhere near that many) 28. Created a commission on child trafficking - First its "human" trafficking and second his deportations of non violent undocumented folks have made this issue worse. 29. Created a commission on voter fraud _ What voter fraud. It's an urban myth.30. Created a commission for opioids addiction. - which he is defunding in his budget. 31. Giving power to states to drug test unemployment recipients. 32. Unemployment lowest since may 2007. - The rate had been going down for years now. This is nothing new. 33. Historic Black College University EO initiative 34. Women In Entrepreneurship Act 35. Created an Dept of Justice office for victims of illegal immigrant crime. 36. Reversed Dodd-Frank 37. Repealed DOT ruling which would have taken power away from local governments for infrastructure planning 38. Order to stop crime against law enforcement. 39. End of DAPA program. 40. Stopped companies from moving out of America. - I think she may have been talking jobs not companies and he can't stop either 41. Promoted businesses to create American Jobs. 42. Encouraged country to once again 'Buy American and Hire American! - But the question is can the America people afford to buy American.
43. Cutting regulations 2 for every one created 44. Review of all trade agreements to make sure they are America First 45. Apprentice program - This was an Obama program. 46. Highest manufacturing surge in 3 years. 47. $78 Billion promised reinvestment from major businesses like Exxon, Bayer, Apple, SoftBank, Toyota... - Already planned before trump elected. 48. Denied FBI a new building on tax payer dime 49. $700 million saved with F-35 renegotiation. 50. Saves $22 million by reducing white house payroll. Is the reduction planned or they can't get people to work at The White House? 51. Dept of treasury reports a $182 billion surplus for April 2017 (2nd largest in history.) 52. Negotiated the release of 6 US humanitarian workers held captive in Egypt. 53. Gas prices lowest in more than 12 years. 54. Signed An Executive Order To Promote Energy Independence And Economic Growth - In fossil fuel while the biggest potential of growth is in clean renewable energy. Of which we could have been the leader in this industry. Now China is. Again not something that MAGA. 55. President Trump has worked with Congress to pass more legislation in his first 100 days than any President since Truman - including over 30+ executive orders. Oh you mean like repealing and replacing the ACA? 56. Has already accomplished more to stop government interference into people's lives than any President in the history of America. - What does this even mean 57. Has given each cabinet member 6 month time frame from March 15, 2017, to trim the fat, restructure and improve efficiency of their agency. 58. Renegotiated better deal with Boeing for future AF1's saving tax payers millions. 59. Negotiated immediate release of North Korean political prisoner, Otto Warmbier. More to follow! Stay tuned! - Here is one for you. What is trump's plan to combat jobs lost to automation. It's estimated that within the next 20 years 45% of the jobs today will be replaced by automation. And these are some responses. Remember "the resistance" (which include members of the media, they're not even hiding their bias, look at Rachel Maddow, Dan Rather, Keith Olbermann, all the late night hosts, the list goes on-I have a Harvard Study about the media and trump,this isn't conspiracy, it's fact) is less popular than trump, which means no one cares about what they say. It's a shame they control the narrative. What makes America great is diversity of ideas. America doesn't want to hear "the resistance" complain. For some crazy reason, maybe they're delusion, "the resistance" thinks everyone thinks like them. I feel sorry for them. The first step to fixing a problem is admitting you have one. He is amazing, and deserves respect, and support for all his sacrifices to him, and family in order to save our nation and the American paople! God bless him. Just exactly who are we saving our nation from? There are a bunch more praising him. So no matter the polls, there are still his faithful followers. Well that was fun in a sort of depressing way.
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Post by linda~lou on Aug 3, 2017 0:39:49 GMT
@fred wow I bow to your brilliance. You're right, it's almost more depressing to see the other side, or true facts. I would love to post that on FB but I try to stay away from political posts and just talk about puppies and rainbows.
Thank you for your research and knowledge. Sometimes I wish I was politically dumb and lived in a bubble.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 3, 2017 16:00:11 GMT
FiveThirtyEight...
"President Donald Trump has a 37% approval rating. 53eig.ht/2phihKu"
I wonder how low he will go....
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Post by Deleted on Aug 3, 2017 16:31:16 GMT
So there was this petty tweet by trump...
"Our relationship with Russia is at an all-time & very dangerous low. You can thank Congress, the same people that can't even give us HCare!"
That prompted this response from Matthew Miller and others...
"Still not one word criticizing Russia for expelling US diplomats. At some point, there's no good faith explanation for this behavior."
Has a point.
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Post by PLurker on Aug 3, 2017 16:32:07 GMT
he needs to be gone. soon.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 3, 2017 17:19:19 GMT
We were reminded of this trump tweet just before he leaves on his 17 day vacation just 6 months into his term after spending just about every weekend playing golf.
"@barackobama played golf yesterday. Now he heads to a 10 day vacation in Martha's Vineyard. Nice work ethic," Trump tweeted in August 2011."
For the record I don't care that tiny hands is going on vacation or plays golf most weekends. I 'm just waiting for those who raised holly hell when President Obama played golf and went on vacation to show up and do the same with trump. However I suspect that saying "don't hold your breath" would apply here
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Post by crimsoncat05 on Aug 3, 2017 17:24:05 GMT
I heard this morning on MSNBC that Trump has spent 22% of his time playing vacation. That's more than just 'on the weekends' considering only 2 out of 7 days in a week are the weekend.
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Post by lucyg on Aug 3, 2017 19:24:04 GMT
We were reminded of this trump tweet just before he leaves on his 17 day vacation just 6 months into his term after spending just about every weekend playing golf. "@barackobama played golf yesterday. Now he heads to a 10 day vacation in Martha's Vineyard. Nice work ethic," Trump tweeted in August 2011." For the record I don't care that tiny hands is going on vacation or plays golf most weekends. I 'm just waiting for those who raised holly hell when President Obama played golf and went on vacation to show up and do the same with trump. However I suspect that saying "don't hold your breath" would apply here This is exactly how I feel about it. Actually, the more time he spends on vacation, the better. It's just the smugness, the needlessly vicious attacks, the hypocrisy, on Trump's part* when he was poking at Obama, that makes my head explode. *and his followers, if they're defending this BS after bitching about Obama taking time off
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Post by Deleted on Aug 3, 2017 19:40:46 GMT
Someone is not going to be happy. From the Wall Street Journal...
"Special Counsel Mueller Impanels Washington Grand Jury in Russia Probe Expansion beyond Flynn grand jury is a sign the investigation in election meddling is ramping up.
By Del Quentin Wilber and Byron Tau Aug. 3, 2017 3:24 p.m. ET Special Counsel Robert Mueller has impaneled a grand jury in Washington to investigate Russia’s interference in the 2016 elections, a sign that his inquiry is growing in intensity and entering a new phase, according to two people familiar with the matter.
The grand jury, which began its work in recent weeks, is a sign that Mr. Mueller’s inquiry is ramping up and that it will likely continue for months. Mr. Mueller is investigating Russia’s efforts to influence the 2016 election and whether President Donald Trump’s campaign or associates colluded with the Kremlin as part of that effort.
A spokesman for Mr. Mueller, Joshua Stueve, declined to comment. Moscow has denied seeking to influence the election, and Mr. Trump has vigorously disputed allegations of collusion. The president has called Mr. Mueller’s inquiry a “witch hunt.”
Ty Cobb, special counsel to the president, said he wasn’t aware that Mr. Mueller had started using a new grand jury. “Grand jury matters are typically secret,” Mr. Cobb said. “The White House favors anything that accelerates the conclusion of his work fairly.…The White House is committed to fully cooperating with Mr. Mueller.”
Before Mr. Mueller was tapped in May to be special counsel, federal prosecutors had been using at least one other grand jury, located in Alexandria, Va., to assist in their criminal investigation of Michael Flynn, a former national security adviser. That probe, which has been taken over by Mr. Mueller’s team, focuses on Mr. Flynn’s work in the private sector on behalf of foreign interests.
Grand juries are powerful investigative tools that allow prosecutors to subpoena documents, put witnesses under oath and seek indictments, if there is evidence of a crime. Legal experts said that the decision by Mr. Mueller to impanel a grand jury suggests he believes he will need to subpoena records and take testimony from witnesses.
A grand jury in Washington is also more convenient for Mr. Mueller and his 16 attorneys—they work just a few blocks from the U.S. federal courthouse where grand juries meet—than one that is 10 traffic-clogged miles away in Virginia.
“This is yet a further sign that there is a long-term, large-scale series of prosecutions being contemplated and being pursued by the special counsel,” said Stephen I. Vladeck, a law professor at the University of Texas. “If there was already a grand jury in Alexandria looking at Flynn, there would be no need to reinvent the wheel for the same guy. This suggests that the investigation is bigger and wider than Flynn, perhaps substantially so.”
Thomas Zeno, a federal prosecutor for 29 years before becoming a lawyer at the Squire Patton Boggs law firm, said the grand jury is “confirmation that this is a very vigorous investigation going on.”
“This doesn’t mean he is going to bring charges,” Mr. Zeno cautioned. “But it shows he is very serious. He wouldn’t do this if it were winding down.”
Another sign the investigation is ramping up: Greg Andres, a top partner in a powerhouse New York law firm, Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP, has joined Mr. Mueller’s team.
Mr. Andres, a former top Justice Department official who also oversaw the criminal division of the U.S. attorney’s office in Brooklyn, wouldn’t leave his private-sector job for a low-level investigation, Mr. Zeno said.
“People like Greg Andres don’t leave private practice willy-nilly,” Mr. Zeno said. “The fact he is being added after couple of months shows how serious this is and that it could last a long time.”
Mr. Andres couldn't be reached for comment.
The developments unfolded amid a new sign of concern by Congress that Mr. Mueller’s independence needs to be protected. Sens. Thom Tillis (R., N.C.) and Chris Coons (D., Del.) introduced legislation Thursday making it harder for Mr. Trump to fire Mr. Mueller. Under the legislation, a special counsel could challenge his or her removal, with a three-judge panel ruling within 14 days on whether the firing was justified.
If the panel found no good cause for the firing, the special counsel would immediately be reinstated. The legislation follows a similar effort from Sens. Lindsey Graham (R., S.C.) and Cory Booker (D., N.J.)
“The introduction of two bills with two different bipartisan pairs strengthens the message that there is broad concern about this,” said Mr. Coons, who said that Mr. Tillis approached him on the Senate floor about teaming up on legislation.
According to a January report from the U.S. intelligence community, the highest levels of the Russian government were involved in directing the electoral interference. Its tactics included hacking state election systems; infiltrating and leaking information from party committees and political strategists; and disseminating through social media and other outlets negative stories about Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton and positive ones about Mr. Trump, the report said.
It is unclear how long Mr. Mueller’s investigation will last, and there is no deadline for its completion. The probe is complicated by the classified nature of much of the information Mr. Mueller’s team is reviewing. Evidence of its sensitivity came in June when Mr. Mueller moved from his temporary offices to a nearby secure facility that his representatives have declined to identify.
While working closely with Federal Bureau of Investigation agents, Mr. Mueller has assembled a team of accomplished prosecutors and lawyers specializing in criminal and national security law. Twelve attorneys are on temporary assignment to the special counsel’s office from the Justice Department or FBI, and three came from Mr. Mueller’s firm of WilmerHale. Mr. Andres is the most recent addition.
Mr. Trump has questioned the neutrality of Mr. Mueller’s office, telling Fox News he is concerned that Mr. Mueller’s prosecutors are “Hillary Clinton supporters” and that Messrs. Mueller and Comey are friends. Mr. Comey was a top Justice official in the George W. Bush administration when Mr. Mueller was the FBI director; both are Republicans.
Those who know both men said they aren’t social friends, though they respect each other and had a solid relationship in government.
At least eight members of Mr. Mueller’s team have given to Democratic candidates, including the presidential campaigns of Mr. Obama and Mrs. Clinton, according to Federal Election Commission records. At least one—James Quarles, a member of the Watergate Special Prosecution Force—has donated to politicians in both parties.
Mr. Andres in March supported a Democratic lawmaker, donating $2,700 to Kirsten Gillibrand, a U.S. senator representing New York, according federal campaign disclosure records.
Mr. Mueller made two contributions in 1996 to Republican William Weld, then a candidate for a U.S. senate seat in Massachusetts, according to the Center for Responsive Politics, which tracks money in politics."
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Post by flute4peace on Aug 3, 2017 19:50:24 GMT
Someone is not going to be happy. From the Wall Street Journal... "Special Counsel Mueller Impanels Washington Grand Jury in Russia Probe Expansion beyond Flynn grand jury is a sign the investigation in election meddling is ramping up. By Del Quentin Wilber and Byron Tau Aug. 3, 2017 3:24 p.m. ET Special Counsel Robert Mueller has impaneled a grand jury in Washington to investigate Russia’s interference in the 2016 elections, a sign that his inquiry is growing in intensity and entering a new phase, according to two people familiar with the matter. The grand jury, which began its work in recent weeks, is a sign that Mr. Mueller’s inquiry is ramping up and that it will likely continue for months. Mr. Mueller is investigating Russia’s efforts to influence the 2016 election and whether President Donald Trump’s campaign or associates colluded with the Kremlin as part of that effort. A spokesman for Mr. Mueller, Joshua Stueve, declined to comment. Moscow has denied seeking to influence the election, and Mr. Trump has vigorously disputed allegations of collusion. The president has called Mr. Mueller’s inquiry a “witch hunt.” Ty Cobb, special counsel to the president, said he wasn’t aware that Mr. Mueller had started using a new grand jury. “Grand jury matters are typically secret,” Mr. Cobb said. “The White House favors anything that accelerates the conclusion of his work fairly.…The White House is committed to fully cooperating with Mr. Mueller.” Before Mr. Mueller was tapped in May to be special counsel, federal prosecutors had been using at least one other grand jury, located in Alexandria, Va., to assist in their criminal investigation of Michael Flynn, a former national security adviser. That probe, which has been taken over by Mr. Mueller’s team, focuses on Mr. Flynn’s work in the private sector on behalf of foreign interests. Grand juries are powerful investigative tools that allow prosecutors to subpoena documents, put witnesses under oath and seek indictments, if there is evidence of a crime. Legal experts said that the decision by Mr. Mueller to impanel a grand jury suggests he believes he will need to subpoena records and take testimony from witnesses. A grand jury in Washington is also more convenient for Mr. Mueller and his 16 attorneys—they work just a few blocks from the U.S. federal courthouse where grand juries meet—than one that is 10 traffic-clogged miles away in Virginia. “This is yet a further sign that there is a long-term, large-scale series of prosecutions being contemplated and being pursued by the special counsel,” said Stephen I. Vladeck, a law professor at the University of Texas. “If there was already a grand jury in Alexandria looking at Flynn, there would be no need to reinvent the wheel for the same guy. This suggests that the investigation is bigger and wider than Flynn, perhaps substantially so.” Thomas Zeno, a federal prosecutor for 29 years before becoming a lawyer at the Squire Patton Boggs law firm, said the grand jury is “confirmation that this is a very vigorous investigation going on.” “This doesn’t mean he is going to bring charges,” Mr. Zeno cautioned. “But it shows he is very serious. He wouldn’t do this if it were winding down.” Another sign the investigation is ramping up: Greg Andres, a top partner in a powerhouse New York law firm, Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP, has joined Mr. Mueller’s team. Mr. Andres, a former top Justice Department official who also oversaw the criminal division of the U.S. attorney’s office in Brooklyn, wouldn’t leave his private-sector job for a low-level investigation, Mr. Zeno said. “People like Greg Andres don’t leave private practice willy-nilly,” Mr. Zeno said. “The fact he is being added after couple of months shows how serious this is and that it could last a long time.” Mr. Andres couldn't be reached for comment. The developments unfolded amid a new sign of concern by Congress that Mr. Mueller’s independence needs to be protected. Sens. Thom Tillis (R., N.C.) and Chris Coons (D., Del.) introduced legislation Thursday making it harder for Mr. Trump to fire Mr. Mueller. Under the legislation, a special counsel could challenge his or her removal, with a three-judge panel ruling within 14 days on whether the firing was justified. If the panel found no good cause for the firing, the special counsel would immediately be reinstated. The legislation follows a similar effort from Sens. Lindsey Graham (R., S.C.) and Cory Booker (D., N.J.) “The introduction of two bills with two different bipartisan pairs strengthens the message that there is broad concern about this,” said Mr. Coons, who said that Mr. Tillis approached him on the Senate floor about teaming up on legislation. According to a January report from the U.S. intelligence community, the highest levels of the Russian government were involved in directing the electoral interference. Its tactics included hacking state election systems; infiltrating and leaking information from party committees and political strategists; and disseminating through social media and other outlets negative stories about Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton and positive ones about Mr. Trump, the report said. It is unclear how long Mr. Mueller’s investigation will last, and there is no deadline for its completion. The probe is complicated by the classified nature of much of the information Mr. Mueller’s team is reviewing. Evidence of its sensitivity came in June when Mr. Mueller moved from his temporary offices to a nearby secure facility that his representatives have declined to identify. While working closely with Federal Bureau of Investigation agents, Mr. Mueller has assembled a team of accomplished prosecutors and lawyers specializing in criminal and national security law. Twelve attorneys are on temporary assignment to the special counsel’s office from the Justice Department or FBI, and three came from Mr. Mueller’s firm of WilmerHale. Mr. Andres is the most recent addition. Mr. Trump has questioned the neutrality of Mr. Mueller’s office, telling Fox News he is concerned that Mr. Mueller’s prosecutors are “Hillary Clinton supporters” and that Messrs. Mueller and Comey are friends. Mr. Comey was a top Justice official in the George W. Bush administration when Mr. Mueller was the FBI director; both are Republicans. Those who know both men said they aren’t social friends, though they respect each other and had a solid relationship in government. At least eight members of Mr. Mueller’s team have given to Democratic candidates, including the presidential campaigns of Mr. Obama and Mrs. Clinton, according to Federal Election Commission records. At least one—James Quarles, a member of the Watergate Special Prosecution Force—has donated to politicians in both parties. Mr. Andres in March supported a Democratic lawmaker, donating $2,700 to Kirsten Gillibrand, a U.S. senator representing New York, according federal campaign disclosure records. Mr. Mueller made two contributions in 1996 to Republican William Weld, then a candidate for a U.S. senate seat in Massachusetts, according to the Center for Responsive Politics, which tracks money in politics." Sorry I didn't see this first & just started a thread on it. You have great information here!
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Post by Deleted on Aug 3, 2017 20:09:13 GMT
Someone is not going to be happy. From the Wall Street Journal... "Special Counsel Mueller Impanels Washington Grand Jury in Russia Probe Expansion beyond Flynn grand jury is a sign the investigation in election meddling is ramping up. By Del Quentin Wilber and Byron Tau Aug. 3, 2017 3:24 p.m. ET Special Counsel Robert Mueller has impaneled a grand jury in Washington to investigate Russia’s interference in the 2016 elections, a sign that his inquiry is growing in intensity and entering a new phase, according to two people familiar with the matter. The grand jury, which began its work in recent weeks, is a sign that Mr. Mueller’s inquiry is ramping up and that it will likely continue for months. Mr. Mueller is investigating Russia’s efforts to influence the 2016 election and whether President Donald Trump’s campaign or associates colluded with the Kremlin as part of that effort. A spokesman for Mr. Mueller, Joshua Stueve, declined to comment. Moscow has denied seeking to influence the election, and Mr. Trump has vigorously disputed allegations of collusion. The president has called Mr. Mueller’s inquiry a “witch hunt.” Ty Cobb, special counsel to the president, said he wasn’t aware that Mr. Mueller had started using a new grand jury. “Grand jury matters are typically secret,” Mr. Cobb said. “The White House favors anything that accelerates the conclusion of his work fairly.…The White House is committed to fully cooperating with Mr. Mueller.” Before Mr. Mueller was tapped in May to be special counsel, federal prosecutors had been using at least one other grand jury, located in Alexandria, Va., to assist in their criminal investigation of Michael Flynn, a former national security adviser. That probe, which has been taken over by Mr. Mueller’s team, focuses on Mr. Flynn’s work in the private sector on behalf of foreign interests. Grand juries are powerful investigative tools that allow prosecutors to subpoena documents, put witnesses under oath and seek indictments, if there is evidence of a crime. Legal experts said that the decision by Mr. Mueller to impanel a grand jury suggests he believes he will need to subpoena records and take testimony from witnesses. A grand jury in Washington is also more convenient for Mr. Mueller and his 16 attorneys—they work just a few blocks from the U.S. federal courthouse where grand juries meet—than one that is 10 traffic-clogged miles away in Virginia. “This is yet a further sign that there is a long-term, large-scale series of prosecutions being contemplated and being pursued by the special counsel,” said Stephen I. Vladeck, a law professor at the University of Texas. “If there was already a grand jury in Alexandria looking at Flynn, there would be no need to reinvent the wheel for the same guy. This suggests that the investigation is bigger and wider than Flynn, perhaps substantially so.” Thomas Zeno, a federal prosecutor for 29 years before becoming a lawyer at the Squire Patton Boggs law firm, said the grand jury is “confirmation that this is a very vigorous investigation going on.” “This doesn’t mean he is going to bring charges,” Mr. Zeno cautioned. “But it shows he is very serious. He wouldn’t do this if it were winding down.” Another sign the investigation is ramping up: Greg Andres, a top partner in a powerhouse New York law firm, Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP, has joined Mr. Mueller’s team. Mr. Andres, a former top Justice Department official who also oversaw the criminal division of the U.S. attorney’s office in Brooklyn, wouldn’t leave his private-sector job for a low-level investigation, Mr. Zeno said. “People like Greg Andres don’t leave private practice willy-nilly,” Mr. Zeno said. “The fact he is being added after couple of months shows how serious this is and that it could last a long time.” Mr. Andres couldn't be reached for comment. The developments unfolded amid a new sign of concern by Congress that Mr. Mueller’s independence needs to be protected. Sens. Thom Tillis (R., N.C.) and Chris Coons (D., Del.) introduced legislation Thursday making it harder for Mr. Trump to fire Mr. Mueller. Under the legislation, a special counsel could challenge his or her removal, with a three-judge panel ruling within 14 days on whether the firing was justified. If the panel found no good cause for the firing, the special counsel would immediately be reinstated. The legislation follows a similar effort from Sens. Lindsey Graham (R., S.C.) and Cory Booker (D., N.J.) “The introduction of two bills with two different bipartisan pairs strengthens the message that there is broad concern about this,” said Mr. Coons, who said that Mr. Tillis approached him on the Senate floor about teaming up on legislation. According to a January report from the U.S. intelligence community, the highest levels of the Russian government were involved in directing the electoral interference. Its tactics included hacking state election systems; infiltrating and leaking information from party committees and political strategists; and disseminating through social media and other outlets negative stories about Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton and positive ones about Mr. Trump, the report said. It is unclear how long Mr. Mueller’s investigation will last, and there is no deadline for its completion. The probe is complicated by the classified nature of much of the information Mr. Mueller’s team is reviewing. Evidence of its sensitivity came in June when Mr. Mueller moved from his temporary offices to a nearby secure facility that his representatives have declined to identify. While working closely with Federal Bureau of Investigation agents, Mr. Mueller has assembled a team of accomplished prosecutors and lawyers specializing in criminal and national security law. Twelve attorneys are on temporary assignment to the special counsel’s office from the Justice Department or FBI, and three came from Mr. Mueller’s firm of WilmerHale. Mr. Andres is the most recent addition. Mr. Trump has questioned the neutrality of Mr. Mueller’s office, telling Fox News he is concerned that Mr. Mueller’s prosecutors are “Hillary Clinton supporters” and that Messrs. Mueller and Comey are friends. Mr. Comey was a top Justice official in the George W. Bush administration when Mr. Mueller was the FBI director; both are Republicans. Those who know both men said they aren’t social friends, though they respect each other and had a solid relationship in government. At least eight members of Mr. Mueller’s team have given to Democratic candidates, including the presidential campaigns of Mr. Obama and Mrs. Clinton, according to Federal Election Commission records. At least one—James Quarles, a member of the Watergate Special Prosecution Force—has donated to politicians in both parties. Mr. Andres in March supported a Democratic lawmaker, donating $2,700 to Kirsten Gillibrand, a U.S. senator representing New York, according federal campaign disclosure records. Mr. Mueller made two contributions in 1996 to Republican William Weld, then a candidate for a U.S. senate seat in Massachusetts, according to the Center for Responsive Politics, which tracks money in politics." Sorry I didn't see this first & just started a thread on it. You have great information here! No need to be sorry. I was too lazy to start a new thread and I'm glad you did.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 3, 2017 23:39:16 GMT
Errol Lewis....
"Secret Service vacates Trump Tower command post in lease dispute with president’s company"
Why am I not surprised.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 3, 2017 23:47:47 GMT
ABC News....
"Pres. Trump: "The Russia story is a total fabrication. It's just an excuse for the greatest loss in the history of American politics."
Keep telling yourself tiny hands.
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Post by papercrafteradvocate on Aug 4, 2017 0:26:16 GMT
We were reminded of this trump tweet just before he leaves on his 17 day vacation just 6 months into his term after spending just about every weekend playing golf. "@barackobama played golf yesterday. Now he heads to a 10 day vacation in Martha's Vineyard. Nice work ethic," Trump tweeted in August 2011." For the record I don't care that tiny hands is going on vacation or plays golf most weekends. I 'm just waiting for those who raised holly hell when President Obama played golf and went on vacation to show up and do the same with trump. However I suspect that saying "don't hold your breath" would apply here Yep. Don't hold your breath! They are hypocrites!
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Post by Deleted on Aug 4, 2017 4:24:11 GMT
McMaster breaks with Trump, says Susan Rice did nothing wrong
The generals have him surrounded. The sh#( show is ending. The grown-ups are back.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 4, 2017 4:33:21 GMT
I have a friend who is a avid trump supporter. She just posted this. People ask me all the time, what has Trump done since taking office barely over 6 months ago? Well, here's just a partial list that I'm sure we'll all be adding to as the day progresses. 🇺🇸 (Hat tip to John Sears). Thanks Ali Davis! #MAGA 01. Appointed Supreme Court Judge Gorsuch - An appointment stolen from a sitting president is not an accomplishment.02. 59 missiles dropped in Syria. - now that he has increased our presence in Syria what is his end game. Or in other words what's next?03. He took us out of ‘TPP' - By doing so he strengthened China's roll in the world while weakening ours. A strong US in the world is what MAGA.04. Illegal immigration is now down 70% (the lowest in 17 years) - Had been falling since the Great Recession Nothing new.05. Consumer confidence highest since 2000 at index 125.6 06. Mortgage applications for new homes rise to a seven year high. - This is a continuation of the resurgence of the housing market. Nothing new. 07. Arranged 20% Tariff on soft lumber from Canada. - Which will result in Americans paying more for products made from this soft lumber. Also read a US trade deficit is not necessarily a bad thing for the US. 08. Bids for border wall are well underway. - Who is paying for this wall?09. Pulled out of the lopsided 'Paris Accord'. 10. Keystone pipeline approved. - The last I read it might not get built because the owners are just now seeing if they would have any clients. 11. NATO allies boost spending by 4.3% 12. Allowing VA to terminate bad employees. 13. Allowing private healthcare choices for veterans. - The Veterns Access, and Accountability Act of 2014 signed into law in August 2014 by President Obama. trump removed the termination date. Chances are a President Clinton would have done the same thing.14. More than 600,000+ Jobs created - The monthly job creation since trump took office is running a little less than when President Obama was still in office.15. Median household income at a 7 year high. - Was on the increase the last several months President Obama was in office.16. The Stock Market is at the highest ever In its history. - True but now there is the stocks are overpriced and the market could take a sudden and deep downturn. 17. China agreed to American import of beef. 18. $89 Billion saved in regulation rollbacks. - Well no there have not been any actual savings. 19. Rollback of regulations to boost coal mining. - That's always a positive for a dying industry. Dying because the country, on its own, is moving away from coal. 20. MOAB for ISIS - So using a big bomb is a positive how? 21. Travel ban reinstated. 22. Executive order for religious freedom. 23. Jump started NASA - Now this I agree with.24. $600 million cut from UN peacekeeping budget. How is this a long term positive?25. Targeting of MS13 gangs - What about the other gangs? What about white supremacist that the DOJ is no longer investigating?26. Deporting violent illegal immigrants. - An undocumented woman who has been in this country for around 20 years and has several young children was pulled over for a traffic violation and shortly afterwards found herself in Mexico. Is that a definition of a "violent" illegal immigrant? 27. Signed 41 bills to date - List the bills. (He hasn't signed anywhere near that many) 28. Created a commission on child trafficking - First its "human" trafficking and second his deportations of non violent undocumented folks have made this issue worse. 29. Created a commission on voter fraud _ What voter fraud. It's an urban myth.30. Created a commission for opioids addiction. - which he is defunding in his budget. 31. Giving power to states to drug test unemployment recipients. 32. Unemployment lowest since may 2007. - The rate had been going down for years now. This is nothing new. 33. Historic Black College University EO initiative 34. Women In Entrepreneurship Act 35. Created an Dept of Justice office for victims of illegal immigrant crime. 36. Reversed Dodd-Frank 37. Repealed DOT ruling which would have taken power away from local governments for infrastructure planning 38. Order to stop crime against law enforcement. 39. End of DAPA program. 40. Stopped companies from moving out of America. - I think she may have been talking jobs not companies and he can't stop either 41. Promoted businesses to create American Jobs. 42. Encouraged country to once again 'Buy American and Hire American! - But the question is can the America people afford to buy American.
43. Cutting regulations 2 for every one created 44. Review of all trade agreements to make sure they are America First 45. Apprentice program - This was an Obama program. 46. Highest manufacturing surge in 3 years. 47. $78 Billion promised reinvestment from major businesses like Exxon, Bayer, Apple, SoftBank, Toyota... - Already planned before trump elected. 48. Denied FBI a new building on tax payer dime 49. $700 million saved with F-35 renegotiation. 50. Saves $22 million by reducing white house payroll. Is the reduction planned or they can't get people to work at The White House? 51. Dept of treasury reports a $182 billion surplus for April 2017 (2nd largest in history.) 52. Negotiated the release of 6 US humanitarian workers held captive in Egypt. 53. Gas prices lowest in more than 12 years. 54. Signed An Executive Order To Promote Energy Independence And Economic Growth - In fossil fuel while the biggest potential of growth is in clean renewable energy. Of which we could have been the leader in this industry. Now China is. Again not something that MAGA. 55. President Trump has worked with Congress to pass more legislation in his first 100 days than any President since Truman - including over 30+ executive orders. Oh you mean like repealing and replacing the ACA? 56. Has already accomplished more to stop government interference into people's lives than any President in the history of America. - What does this even mean 57. Has given each cabinet member 6 month time frame from March 15, 2017, to trim the fat, restructure and improve efficiency of their agency. 58. Renegotiated better deal with Boeing for future AF1's saving tax payers millions. 59. Negotiated immediate release of North Korean political prisoner, Otto Warmbier. More to follow! Stay tuned! - Here is one for you. What is trump's plan to combat jobs lost to automation. It's estimated that within the next 20 years 45% of the jobs today will be replaced by automation. And these are some responses. Remember "the resistance" (which include members of the media, they're not even hiding their bias, look at Rachel Maddow, Dan Rather, Keith Olbermann, all the late night hosts, the list goes on-I have a Harvard Study about the media and trump,this isn't conspiracy, it's fact) is less popular than trump, which means no one cares about what they say. It's a shame they control the narrative. What makes America great is diversity of ideas. America doesn't want to hear "the resistance" complain. For some crazy reason, maybe they're delusion, "the resistance" thinks everyone thinks like them. I feel sorry for them. The first step to fixing a problem is admitting you have one. He is amazing, and deserves respect, and support for all his sacrifices to him, and family in order to save our nation and the American paople! God bless him. Just exactly who are we saving our nation from? There are a bunch more praising him. So no matter the polls, there are still his faithful followers. Well that was fun in a sort of depressing way. TFS!
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Post by lucyg on Aug 4, 2017 4:35:08 GMT
It seems like maybe McMaster isn't long for this administration.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 4, 2017 4:58:47 GMT
It seems like maybe McMaster isn't long for this administration. I'd say Trump isn't long for this administration. ps - Kremlin Barbie. That made me LOL
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Post by flute4peace on Aug 4, 2017 15:15:14 GMT
Errol Lewis.... "Secret Service vacates Trump Tower command post in lease dispute with president’s company" Why am I not surprised. Woah
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Post by Deleted on Aug 4, 2017 15:38:36 GMT
ABC News...
"AG Sessions agrees with Pres. Trump in condemning "staggering number of leaks undermining the ability of our gov't to protect this country"
While on one hand I agree leaks are not be good for the country. I also feel for this president they are almost necessary so the American People can see just how bad and dangerous for this country he is.
The leaked information has more to do with trump and how he handles things as opposed to releasing sensitive classified information. trump does that himself.
I suspect the people who are the leakers are mortified by what they are witnessing by trump's actions and feel the public should know.
If you notice trump goes on and on about the leaks but spends very little time rebutting the information leaked.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 4, 2017 16:18:49 GMT
From tiny hands...
"No matter the mission, the brave men & women of our @uscg proudly answer the call to serve 24/7/365. THANK YOU and HAPPY BIRTHDAY! #CG227🇺🇸"
They can't be too important. In tiny hand's budget he guts their funding.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 4, 2017 16:20:47 GMT
Today tiny hands start something he claimed he would be too busy to take a vacation.
Let's hope he give's us a vacation from him with no tweets, no stupid comments, and just generally no trump for 17 days.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 4, 2017 16:30:19 GMT
From George Takei...
"Happy birthday to President @barackobama, whose grace, thoughtfulness and compassion we miss every day."
No kidding.
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Post by flute4peace on Aug 4, 2017 16:34:48 GMT
ABC News... "AG Sessions agrees with Pres. Trump in condemning "staggering number of leaks undermining the ability of our gov't to protect this country" While on one hand I agree leaks are not be good for the country. I also feel for this president they are almost necessary so the American People can see just how bad and dangerous for this country he is. The leaked information has more to do with trump and how he handles things as opposed to releasing sensitive classified information. trump does that himself. I suspect the people who are the leakers are mortified by what they are witnessing by trump's actions and feel the public should know. If you notice trump goes on and on about the leaks but spends very little time rebutting the information leaked. There's 2 theories on this, apparently.
1. Whistleblowers that are legitimately concerned for the future of our country.
2. Trump's team, so that they can cry "fake news" and "persecution" and take the attention off the Mueller news.
I truly hope it's #1. And frankly, if that's the case, I would consider them heaps more patriotic than the trump team could ever hope to be.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 4, 2017 17:05:42 GMT
From Politico.....
"Sources: Trump administration to deliver notice it intends to withdraw from Paris climate deal politi.co/2vxllrR"
This shows how much damage trump is doing in that he is splitting the country. While the US Government is pulling out, a chunk of the country, including the state with the 5th largest economy in the world, are still going to work toward the goals set by the Paris Climate Acord.
What it shows the rest of the world is a large portion of the country is giving trump the finger.
It would be one thing if there was actual solid data showing climate change is a hoax and any changes to protect the environment "cost jobs" but there is not. In fact jobs in the renewable energy industry are growing by leaps and bounds. While the coal mining jobs trump is so hot to save are being phased out as the rest of the country turns to clean renewable energy.
What a putz.
🚫🚫🚫 #MAGA
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Post by Deleted on Aug 4, 2017 18:10:06 GMT
From Politico..... "Sources: Trump administration to deliver notice it intends to withdraw from Paris climate deal politi.co/2vxllrR" This shows how much damage trump is doing in that he is splitting the country. While the US Government is pulling out, a chunk of the country, including the state with the 5th largest economy in the world, are still going to work toward the goals set by the Paris Climate Acord. What it shows the rest of the world is a large portion of the country is giving trump the finger. It would be one thing if there was actual solid data showing climate change is a hoax and any changes to protect the environment "cost jobs" but there is not. In fact jobs in the renewable energy industry are growing by leaps and bounds. While the coal mining jobs trump is so hot to save are being phased out as the rest of the country turns to clean renewable energy. What a putz. 🚫🚫🚫 #MAGA We already knew this - but he's going to throw every distraction in the book to try to get folks away from talking indictment/impeachment.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 4, 2017 18:18:41 GMT
Just came back from driving DD29 to work (she sold her car and is saving up for a new one), and I listened to Rush Limbaugh's radio show. Oh my--what a delusional bunch they are!!! You'd think that 45 is $hitting sunshine & rainbows! His speech last night was "packed, just as every speech he has is--he has lines around the buildings with THOUSANDS more wanting to come in!" This caller was from WV and was there last night, and he said that,"You could FEEL the change already!!" These people believe that there are going to be tons of jobs, 45 has magically put his ideas into action and we're doing quite well. O.M.G!!!!!!! Sick, sick people!!
Anything regarding the hearings and investigations and current news is all "fake" and the rest of the world is "jealous" that an "outside" has come in and has already done "better than Obama ever did". I swear, it's an alternate universe!
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Post by Deleted on Aug 4, 2017 18:22:02 GMT
This tweet by Tony Cook...
"After six months, Pence has now turned over all state-related AOL emails, his attorney says indy.st/2vyCJNX via @indystar"
Prompted this response from Paul Waldman....
"Waitwaitwait. Are you saying he turned over only emails with state business and not his personal ones too? LOCK HIM UP! LOCK HIM UP!"
It seems he used his personal account for state business. So how come no one seems upset that he could decide what was State business and personal business without letting state officials make that distinction?
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Post by Deleted on Aug 4, 2017 18:24:43 GMT
FiveThirtyEight... "President Donald Trump has a 37% approval rating. 53eig.ht/2phihKu" I wonder how low he will go.... fred: I thought that yesterday at that time the Quinnipiac poll showed a 33% approval rating?? I didn't check it today. I'm wondering if his base bought the $hit he was shoveling at West Virginia last night...
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