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Post by revirdsuba99 on Jul 3, 2019 23:17:17 GMT
DOJ reverses, says it's trying to find ways to include citizenship question on 2020 censusBy Jacqueline Thomsen - 07/03/19 05:36 PM EDT A lawyer with the Department of Justice (DOJ) said Wednesday that agency officials have been ordered to determine whether there is a way the administration can include a citizenship question on the 2020 census, hours after a tweet from President Trump raised confusion over the status of the question. Joseph Hunt, an assistant attorney general with DOJ’s civil division, said Wednesday that the department has been “instructed to examine whether there is a path forward, consistent with the Supreme Court's decision, that would allow us to include the citizenship question on the census.” ** Judge George Hazel, who is currently overseeing the federal lawsuit over the citizenship question in Maryland, gave the Trump administration until 2 p.m. Friday to say that it will no longer pursue adding the question to the census. If not, he asked for a proposed schedule on how he should move forward on reviewing equal protection claims in relation to the question’s addition to the 2020 census. ** “I don't know how many federal judges have Twitter accounts, but I happen to be one of them, and I follow the president, and so I saw a tweet that directly contradicted the position” the DOJ had given the day before, Hazel said, according to the transcript. ** “Unfortunately, and embarrassingly for our nation, today's reversal from yesterday's certainty repeats the pattern of this entire affair, which began with Secretary Wilbur Ross — who inexplicably remains in the Cabinet — lying to Congress and the public about the reason for the late attempted addition of a citizenship question to Census 2020,” Saenz said. ** thehill.com/homenews/administration/451639-doj-ordered-to-find-ways-to-include-citizenship-question-on-2020
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Post by Deleted on Jul 4, 2019 13:45:11 GMT
CNN ...
”CNN) Rep. Justin Amash, the only congressional Republican who publicly argues that President Donald Trump has engaged in impeachable conduct, announced Thursday he is quitting the GOP.
"Today, I am declaring my independence and leaving the Republican Party," Amash wrote in a Washington Post op-ed Thursday morning. "No matter your circumstance, I'm asking you to join me in rejecting the partisan loyalties and rhetoric that divide and dehumanize us. I'm asking you to believe that we can do better than this two-party system — and to work toward it. If we continue to take America for granted, we will lose it."
Amash didn't mention the President by name, but his decision to abandon the party comes after months of escalating criticism not just of the President but of his own colleagues for their failure to hold Trump to account, specifically for the actions detailed in special counsel Robert Mueller's report on the 2016 election and its aftermath.”
trump noticed...
“Great news for the Republican Party as one of the dumbest & most disloyal men in Congress is “quitting” the Party. No Collusion, No Obstruction! Knew he couldn’t get the nomination to run again in the Great State of Michigan. Already being challenged for his seat. A total loser!”
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Post by revirdsuba99 on Jul 4, 2019 15:37:45 GMT
Hopefully this will show the courts that he is totally obsessed with this! Trying to override a SCOTUS decision with an Executive order?!?!?!?! President Trump is considering an executive order to add a citizenship question to the 2020 census, Axios reported on Thursday.Senior administration officials told the news outlet that Trump is trying to find a workaround after a Supreme Court ruling that initially led the Department of Justice to drop the question from the census materials. "We didn't come this far just to throw in the towel," one senior administration official told Axios. However, not all officials within the administration are confident an executive order would succeed, Axios reports. The Hill has reached out to the White House for comment. Trump tweeted Thursday morning that his administration is working "very hard on this, even on the 4th of July!" ** thehill.com/homenews/administration/451668-trump-mulls-executive-order-to-add-citizenship-question-to-census
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Post by papercrafteradvocate on Jul 4, 2019 17:38:21 GMT
In regards to Justin Amash—kudos to standing up to what is right and the truth and not being one if the other 99.9% of GOP Republicans who are kissing trump’s ass.
As far as I’m concerned—if you are not speaking out against trump’s atrocities and damaging treatment to those who are not whites (and male), or to the upheaval of our government for the worst (authoritarian state), his lies or if you are supporting those on the GOP who encourage and support him, then you are also with them.
You choose to vote and support a party who no longer has American interests at its core and heart.
You’ve sold your soul to a narcissistic self dealing, self serving, fuckwad.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 5, 2019 4:15:11 GMT
Karl the Fog...
”Oooooh that tickles”
Apparently the fireworks they are shooting off in San Francisco Bay are tickling Karl... 🌫
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Post by Deleted on Jul 5, 2019 4:16:30 GMT
George Takei...
”Apparently we took La Guardia Airport from the Brits in 1776 and have been trying to give it back for 243 years.”
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Post by Deleted on Jul 5, 2019 14:45:19 GMT
Kyle Griffin....
“Trump remains underwater in most 2020 battleground states, according to Morning Consult: New Hampshire: -23 net approval Michigan: -15 Wisconsin: -14 Iowa: -13 Pennsylvania -9 Arizona: -7 Ohio: -6 North Carolina: -3 Florida: -3 Indiana: +1”
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Post by purplebee on Jul 5, 2019 15:05:15 GMT
George Takei... ”Apparently we took La Guardia Airport from the Brits in 1776 and have been trying to give it back for 243 years.” This cracked me up! LGA IS a nightmare - I have been flying in and out for over 40 years - but I did depart from the new terminal last month - a very pleasant surprise - so things are actually improving. The massive renovation project is progressing, but it will definitely be a few years before completion.
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Post by revirdsuba99 on Jul 5, 2019 18:12:33 GMT
Just caught his comments on the WH lawn that the system/census is all too complicated/unfair.. ..... and he wants to changed it all. (He also said they have been doing the citizen question for years.. Well no dt! NOT since 1950 ish)
Well our complicated system has worked for 243 YEARS. Too bad he has no clue what the Constitution really says... Barr is no help with that either!
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Post by artgirl1 on Jul 5, 2019 18:49:02 GMT
” CNN) Rep. Justin Amash, the only congressional Republican who publicly argues that President Donald Trump has engaged in impeachable conduct, announced Thursday he is quitting the GOP.While I do not agree with Rep Amash and most of his politics, I admire him for the honesty and integrity with which he has represented his district. He consistently makes his decisions on policies based upon his conservative belief, and has some valid arguments to support them. He is not a blind Republican loyalist. I would like to see him file to run for President on the Libertarian ticket, which would reduce the blind republican support for Trump.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 5, 2019 20:15:00 GMT
Stars and Stripes...
”VA secretary has begun planning budget cuts requested by Trump.
#MAGA.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 5, 2019 20:34:26 GMT
Daniel Dale...
”Trump said he doesn't know about his company employing undocumented immigrants because he doesn't currently "run" his business.
The Post points out that the people worked for Trump for years before he (said he) gave up management of his business:”
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Post by Deleted on Jul 5, 2019 20:38:04 GMT
CNN...
”Washington(CNN) In a lengthy exchange with reporters on the White House South Lawn on Friday, President Donald Trump claimed that the outcome of the Mueller investigation shows "I'm a very honest guy."
If anyone believes this, I can get you a great deal on this 👉🏻🌉
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Post by Merge on Jul 5, 2019 21:23:38 GMT
George Takei... ”Apparently we took La Guardia Airport from the Brits in 1776 and have been trying to give it back for 243 years.” This cracked me up! LGA IS a nightmare - I have been flying in and out for over 40 years - but I did depart from the new terminal last month - a very pleasant surprise - so things are actually improving. The massive renovation project is progressing, but it will definitely be a few years before completion. The new terminal at LGA beats Newark hands down. That’s the one I’d like to give back to the British! 😂
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Post by revirdsuba99 on Jul 5, 2019 21:53:32 GMT
”VA secretary has begun planning budget cuts requested by Trump. Screwing the military yet again! The Post points out that the people worked for Trump for years before he (said he) gave up management of his business:” Some close to 15 years! One who turned down his bed every night! That's very close and trusted!
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Post by revirdsuba99 on Jul 5, 2019 22:01:14 GMT
Census question still on hold for now............... This judge is not fooling round! (CNN) Lawyers for the Department of Justice told a federal judge in Maryland Friday afternoon that the Trump administration will continue to explore options of adding a citizenship question to the 2020 census, but made no mention of a potential executive order being considered by the White House.Judge George Hazel nevertheless ordered the government to begin producing details about how the citizenship issue was handled in a lawsuit brought by immigrant rights groups who argue it is discriminatory.An administration official stressed that as of now the census will be printed without the citizenship question, though discussions are continuing about how to challenge last week's Supreme Court ruling blocking the Census Bureau from adding it to the questionnaire. *** In its court filing, the Justice Department said the administration continues to "reevaluate all available options."
The filing goes almost directly against Hazel's previous order to Justice to provide an answer on its plans, and instead attempted to pause the court action while the Justice Department considers its options.
Hazel will not allow a pause in the case. He responded Friday that the groups suing the CommerceDepartment will be allowed to collect more evidence regarding whether the agency's reason to add a citizenship question was to discriminate against non-citizens.
"Regardless of the justification Defendants may now find for a 'new' decision, discovery related to the origins of the question will remain relevant," Hazel wrote Friday. "Given that time is of the essence, therefore, the prudent course is to proceed with discovery."
** more at link:
www.cnn.com/2019/07/05/politics/census-citizenship-question-deadline-donald-trump/index.html
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Post by sassyangel on Jul 5, 2019 22:11:16 GMT
If they include that citizenship question in any form, I’m at the point where I want to refuse to answer it. Can I be compelled to answer it? Not that I have any problem stating it, but on principle now I DO NOT want to answer it. Period.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 5, 2019 22:45:02 GMT
Alison Frankel...
”Trump just said in impromptu news conference that he needs citizenship data for Congressional districting. So now we know. This is effort to deny political representation to non citizens”
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Post by Merge on Jul 5, 2019 22:46:17 GMT
Alison Frankel... ”Trump just said in impromptu news conference that he needs citizenship data for Congressional districting. So now we know. This is effort to deny political representation to non citizens” It’s one of the many desperate ways they’re trying to keep a hold on Texas.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 5, 2019 22:56:21 GMT
Stephen King...
“Took over the airports.” Just when I think I have explored the outer limits of Donald Trump’s melting intellect, new vistas of stupidity open before me.”
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Post by revirdsuba99 on Jul 5, 2019 23:05:11 GMT
If they include that citizenship question in any form, I’m at the point where I want to refuse to answer it. Can I be compelled to answer it? Not that I have any problem stating it, but on principle now I DO NOT want to answer it. Period. If you leave it blank, they will call and/or knock on your door. I also would rather not answer, but...... Although by the time they finally got to me, I might already be gone.. the advantage of age.
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Post by revirdsuba99 on Jul 5, 2019 23:08:02 GMT
Stephen King... “Took over the airports.” Just when I think I have explored the outer limits of Donald Trump’s melting intellect, new vistas of stupidity open before me.” So true!
He now blames the teleprompter.... He should have been able to stop, say oops, that is wrong, and/or skipped that part altogether! He went to military schools for heavens sake!
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Post by sassyangel on Jul 5, 2019 23:28:03 GMT
Alison Frankel... ”Trump just said in impromptu news conference that he needs citizenship data for Congressional districting. So now we know. This is effort to deny political representation to non citizens” Like we couldn’t be more disenfranchised, already? 😒 I read an article the other day, he was trying to make it harder for senators and congressmen/women to run interference with USCIS for their constituents. Because requiring “more paperwork” always screams “more efficient”. 🤨 www.thedailybeast.com/trump-administration-is-set-to-add-another-burden-on-immigrants
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Post by Deleted on Jul 6, 2019 4:06:32 GMT
Karl the Fog...
”At least I don’t shake the ground”
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Post by Deleted on Jul 6, 2019 12:32:08 GMT
This from The White House...
”Last night, 12 children, a pregnant woman, a convicted felon, & 19 illegal aliens were found locked in a produce truck at a checkpoint. The driver, charged with human smuggling, kept the refrigeration off, so they were trapped inside where it was over 97 degrees with no way out.”
Prompted this from trump..
“Democrats must change the Loophole & Asylum Laws - but they probably won’t! They want Open Borders, which means massive crime and drugs!”
Here is trump pushing his favorite spiel about the Border even though his ”example” has nothing to do with what he blabbing about.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 6, 2019 16:43:23 GMT
trump...
”Joe Biden is a reclamation project. Some things are just not salvageable. China and other countries that ripped us off for years are begging for him. He deserted our military, our law enforcement and our healthcare. Added more debt than all other Presidents combined. Won’t win!”
Must have see this from Newsweek..
“TRUMP'S FAVORITE POLLING COMPANY FINDS BIDEN COMFORTABLY AHEAD IN HEAD-TO-HEAD MATCHUP”
“President Donald Trump's favorite polling company released a new poll on Friday showing that the leading Democratic candidate, former Vice President Joe Biden, would comfortably beat him Trump a head-to-head matchup.
The Rasmussen Reports survey measured 48 percent support among likely voters for Biden, who is currently running for the Democratic nomination, ahead of Trump's 44 percent support.
"Joe Biden may be finding the going a little rougher in his own party, but he's still the most successful Democrat in a hypothetical 2020 matchup with President Trump," the report's authors wrote.”
Now as to trump’s actual tweet. Read it. When was Biden president to add to the debt?
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Post by revirdsuba99 on Jul 6, 2019 16:56:39 GMT
A disaster in the making and getting worse. AS if the farmers are not having enough problems. But the Dept of Agriculture cares ... NOT! Washington (CNN) The US Department of Agriculture has suspended data collection for its annual Honey Bee Colonies report, citing cost cuts -- a move that robs researchers and the honeybee industry of a critical tool for understanding honeybee population declines, and comes as the USDA is curtailing other research programs.It's also another step toward undoing President Barack Obama's government-wide focus on protecting pollinators, including bees and butterflies, whose populations have plummeted in recent years. The annual survey, which started in 2015, gathers data on the number of honeybees per state by quarter, including those being lost with symptoms of colony collapse disorder, an issue that's made honeybees a darling of environmentalists and climate activists. It is at least the third bee-related dataset to be suspended under the current administration. "The decision to suspend data collection was not made lightly, but was necessary given available fiscal and program resources," according to a notice posted by the USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Survey. The USDA would not provide a figure for how much the agency was saving by discontinuing the survey.The suspension is "temporary," according to a USDA spokesperson, who did not say when or if it would be resumed. This year's report, scheduled to be released in August, will only include part-year data. Outside groups that have been critical of the administration see the move as another way to undermine federal research. "This is yet another example of the Trump administration systematically undermining federal research on food safety, farm productivity, and the public interest writ large," said Rebecca Boehm, an economist at the Union of Concerned Scientists. ** Much more at link: www.cnn.com/2019/07/06/politics/honeybees-study-usda-donald-trump-budget-cuts/index.html
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Post by Merge on Jul 6, 2019 16:58:08 GMT
trump... ”Joe Biden is a reclamation project. Some things are just not salvageable. China and other countries that ripped us off for years are begging for him. He deserted our military, our law enforcement and our healthcare. Added more debt than all other Presidents combined. Won’t win!” Must have see this from Newsweek.. “TRUMP'S FAVORITE POLLING COMPANY FINDS BIDEN COMFORTABLY AHEAD IN HEAD-TO-HEAD MATCHUP”
“President Donald Trump's favorite polling company released a new poll on Friday showing that the leading Democratic candidate, former Vice President Joe Biden, would comfortably beat him Trump a head-to-head matchup. The Rasmussen Reports survey measured 48 percent support among likely voters for Biden, who is currently running for the Democratic nomination, ahead of Trump's 44 percent support. "Joe Biden may be finding the going a little rougher in his own party, but he's still the most successful Democrat in a hypothetical 2020 matchup with President Trump," the report's authors wrote.” Now as to trump’s actual tweet. Read it. When was Biden president to add to the debt? That’s the claim Rs make about Obama, but Politifact rates it mostly false. www.politifact.com/new-jersey/statements/2012/may/04/chain-email/obama-has-added-more-national-debt-previous-43-pre/As if we needed further proof that this president accepts uncritically everything negative thing he hears about a Democrat. 🙄
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Post by revirdsuba99 on Jul 7, 2019 0:24:48 GMT
Whole lot to think about........
Trump and the coming moment of truth for the federal judiciary By Edward A. Purcell, Jr., opinion contributor — 07/06/19 04:00 PM EDT The views expressed by contributors are their own and not the view of The Hill The coming litigations involving the House of Representatives and the Trump administration will constitute a moment of truth for the federal courts and our constitutional order. Do our ideals of “a government of law and not men” and “no person is above the law” have actual substance? Will the federal courts enforce the law or simply duck and cover? As a matter of established law, there is no doubt that the House has the constitutional authority to investigate the Trump administration, to gain access to the documents it needs and to compel the testimony of the witnesses it thinks relevant. Four points are decisive. First, former special counsel Robert Mueller's report and at least one federal indictment already filed provide an ample evidentiary basis to establish probable cause that the president has violated the criminal law and committed "high crimes and misdemeanors." Contrary to Trump’s repeated claims, the Mueller report expressly refused to exonerate him of obstruction of justice and explicitly affirmed the authority of Congress “to prohibit a President’s corrupt use of his authority.”………………………………………….. the Mueller report referred the issue to Congress, and the House investigations are not a “do-over” as Trump has claimed but a required “follow-on,” the necessary consequence of the report’s findings and conclusions.
Second, authoritative precedents make the law clear. The court previously ordered both President Nixon and President Clinton to comply with lawful requests for documents and testimony. In 1974, the court ordered Nixon to turn over the “Watergate tapes,” recordings of the president speaking with his closest advisers. In 1997, it ordered Clinton to testify under oath in a private lawsuit involving allegations about his actions before he became president . Most revealing, in that latter case, even Justice Antonin Scalia, a hard-line defender of executive power, joined the court majority and rejected the idea that testifying would burden the president or prevent him from carrying out his official duties.
Third, the president’s sweeping and unprecedented claim of executive privilege is without foundation. The text of the Constitution authorizes no such privilege.………………………….…………….Further, it does not apply once the president has waived it, as Trump did with the testimony of the administration figures who appeared before Congress or Mueller’s office. Equally, it does not apply if claimed to protect unlawful or criminal conduct, including obstruction of justice, precisely the conduct that the House must investigate.
Finally, the impeachment power is the only protection the Constitution provides for a lawless president, and it vests that power solely in the House. Thus, it would contradict the constitutional structure to allow a president to defeat a House investigation and thereby hide evidence of his own wrongdoing. As the Mueller report explained, such an investigation “accords with our constitution system of checks and balances and the principle that no person is above the law.” Indeed, it is essential to preserve that system.
Powerful forces — an executive branch under Trump’s control, the Republican Party and its stranglehold on the Senate, and the take-no-prisoners right-wing media — will exert every effort to block the House investigations. They act as though they believe that their gerrymandering, voter suppression laws, incessantly divisive and dishonest rhetoric, and acceptance of assistance from foreign governments will allow them to control the presidency forever.
In the immediate future, only the federal courts can stand in their way, and only the federal courts can protect our constitutional government. All Americans should hope and pray that there are no "Trump judges" but only independent federal judges committed to ordered constitutional government and the rule of law. Edward A. Purcell, Jr., is the Joseph Solomon Distinguished Professor of Law at New York Law School.Much more at link: thehill.com/opinion/judiciary/451826-trump-and-the-coming-moment-of-truth-for-the-federal-judiciary
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Post by Deleted on Jul 7, 2019 1:42:00 GMT
The Hummingbird...
”Trump 2012: Why does Obama always use teleprompters?😠
Trump 2015: Hillary Clinton made a speech today using the biggest teleprompter I have ever seen!😠
Trump 2019: My teleprompter cut out because of the rain which made me talk about airports during the American Revolution! 😰”
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