The USA Political Thread

[lennco]

Here you can spout your USA political views.

Rules:
1. Keep it clean
2. No fighting
3. Respect the views of others.
4. US Political views, No Religious views
5. Have fun

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[JB Lions]

Our delusional President, trying to pretend he didn't say what he said on tape, so ole Billy Bush had to set the record straight:

Billy Bush to Trump: Yes, you said that
http://money.cnn.com/2017/12/03/media/billy-bush-trump-tape-women/index.html

Maybe, he should have an independent mental health checkup.

 

[mr-x]

There are other things that reflect the improved economic outlook and investor confidence since Donald Trump was elected President, including raising of interest rates, increased full time employment.

Media Matter and economic dunderheads like Paul Kurgman will tell you Obama is a God. He's not. They've been wrong about everything for the last nine years.

 

[JB Lions]

FBI agents fire back at Trump: Saying we're not dedicated is 'simply false'
"Every day, FBI Special Agents put their lives on the line to protect the American public from national security and criminal threats. Agents perform these duties with unwavering integrity and professionalism and a focus on complying with the law and the Constitution," FBIAA head Thomas O'Connor said in a statement.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/poli...dicated-is-simply-false/ar-BBG9O6q?li=BBnb7Kz

Our own President. Attacking the FBI, attacking freedom of the Press etc. Maybe, next time we'll elect an American instead of a маленький русский

 

[mr-x]

He didn't say there were not dedicated, he said they're corrupted by politics. Which appears to be accurate.

FBI agents fire back at Trump: Saying we're not dedicated is 'simply false'
"Every day, FBI Special Agents put their lives on the line to protect the American public from national security and criminal threats. Agents perform these duties with unwavering integrity and professionalism and a focus on complying with the law and the Constitution," FBIAA head Thomas O'Connor said in a statement.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/poli...dicated-is-simply-false/ar-BBG9O6q?li=BBnb7Kz

Our own President. Attacking the FBI, attacking freedom of the Press etc. Maybe, next time we'll elect an American instead of a маленький русский

 

[mr-x]

Very Clinton'esq.

Trump’s LAWYER composed that tweet, and Trump didn’t even SEE IT…?

http://therightscoop.com/trumps-lawyer-composed-that-tweet-and-trump-didnt-even-see-it/

 

[JB Lions]

He didn't say there were not dedicated, he said they're corrupted by politics. Which appears to be accurate.

haha, no it's not. They're doing their job. Trump just doesn't like that because he's screwing up.

 

[JB Lions]

Very Clinton'esq.

Trump’s LAWYER composed that tweet, and Trump didn’t even SEE IT…?

http://therightscoop.com/trumps-lawyer-composed-that-tweet-and-trump-didnt-even-see-it/

Too much bs even for the Right Scoop:

"Doesn’t make sense. I think the prez wrote it and now they’re covering for him."

Of course Trump wrote it, his dumb ass didn't realize he's basically admitting to obstruction.

edited to add, damn, they're going off on Trump in the comments, even the moderator. I guess slowly, even they're realizing all the bs coming from him.

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Billy looking for work again.

 

[Kate]

Greece: Shia Muslims self-flagellate to mark Ashura in Piraeus *GRAPHIC*

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Yep... This is Europe in 2017... just imagine what the future will bring us.

I doubt this would be permitted in the USA.

Christians do the same thing in several countries, in Spain for example, so not sure what your point is ?

The more you look at it, the more religions all look the same.

 

[enlytend]

Forbes is my source.

Ah Forbes. The secret go-to site for paid authority links. Right up there with HuffPo and Livestrong. Lots of drivel coming out of there the last couple of years because of that, especially the editorials.

FBI and CIA - most operatives could make a LOT more money in the private sector. The ones who stay do so because they want to serve their country.

Talking trash about and trying to get rid if your judiciary, intelligence community and free press is authoritarianism 101 - show me one country that was taken over by an authoritarian regime where that was not one of the first steps.

If this doesn't raise red flags for you, it should:
https://intelnews.org/2017/12/01/01-2224/

Guess where Amyntor is located? Whitefish MT. Home to Richard Spencer, dump's interior secretary Ryan Zinke, and Whitefish Energy - that 2-person company that somehow got the contract to rebuild Puerto Rico's energy grid.
Lots of action for a little ski resort town of 7000 people, ya think?

 

[mr-x]

Ah Forbes. The secret go-to site for paid authority links. Right up there with HuffPo and Livestrong. Lots of drivel coming out of there the last couple of years because of that, especially the editorials.

The chart / statistics are from the Bureau of Economic Analysis. They are responsible for publishing the GDP numbers, etc.

FBI and CIA - most operatives could make a LOT more money in the private sector. The ones who stay do so because they want to serve their country.

So you think FBI agents are superior humans immune from corruption, bias and bigotry?

Does your current opinion have anything to do with your hate for Donald Trump? How'd you feel about the FBI when Comey was trying to save face while he was wrecking Hillary during testimony to congress about her email?

Talking trash about and trying to get rid if your judiciary, intelligence community and free press is authoritarianism 101 - show me one country that was taken over by an authoritarian regime where that was not one of the first steps.

If this doesn't raise red flags for you, it should:
https://intelnews.org/2017/12/01/01-2224/

Guess where Amyntor is located? Whitefish MT. Home to Richard Spencer, dump's interior secretary Ryan Zinke, and Whitefish Energy - that 2-person company that somehow got the contract to rebuild Puerto Rico's energy grid.
Lots of action for a little ski resort town of 7000 people, ya think?

Trump is just like Hitler.

 

[mr-x]

Christians do the same thing in several countries, in Spain for example, so not sure what your point is ?

The more you look at it, the more religions all look the same.

1) Some Christians have practiced self-flagellation but it's not Biblical and not an organized event.

2) That is a re-enactment of the Crucifixion, not self-flagellation.

 

[mr-x]

Too much bs even for the Right Scoop:

No.. we libertines and conservatives prefer the truth over self affirming b/s like media matter or move on or vox or slate, or mother jones or nyt, or wapo or huffpo or ...

 

[enlytend]

So you think FBI agents are superior humans immune from corruption, bias and bigotry?

Overall, a more honorable group than the current crew at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave.

Per wife number 1, the speeches of Hitler were dumps fave bedside reading.

My comments about authoritarianism pertain to all countries where this has happened. Name just one where the first steps of the rise to power did not involve vilification of their judiciary, intelligence services and free press. And their former political opponents.

 

[mr-x]

You're in an emotional bubble.

Do you really believe two other branches of Gov would let any President outsource the CIA or any intelligence agency?

The last two weeks CNN and MSNBC have been beating the Trump is crazy and incompetent drum. This is pure political propaganda. They are just reinforcing the "fake news" brand they've earned.

Overall, a more honorable group than the current crew at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave.

Per wife number 1, the speeches of Hitler were dumps fave bedside reading.

My comments about authoritarianism pertain to all countries where this has happened. Name just one where the first steps of the rise to power did not involve vilification of their judiciary, intelligence services and free press. And their former political opponents.

 

[johname]

Would be a way of snubbing Trump

Colin Kaepernick a finalist for 'TIME' Person of Year

https://www.usatoday.com/story/spor...nick-finalist-time-person-year-nfl/918767001/

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Inside Donald Trump's obsession with being Time's 'Person of the Year'


http://www.cnn.com/2017/11/25/politics/donald-trump-time-magazine/index.html

 

[mr-x]

Have you ever met anyone who reads Time Magazine? Ever see a copy at the Barber?

 

[Kate]

Democracy rots from the inside.
When the people in charge stop upholding (and abiding by) democratic rules - you have a problem.
In plain English, 45 thinks that he can make up his own rules, doesn't have to respect institutions because they are not legitimate and thus must not be held accountable. Doesn't respect the system of checks and balances. Doesn't want scrutiny into his own shady dealing so he fired the head of FBI. Doesn't respect the free press when it's not aligned with his views. Doesn't respect the other half of America who didn't vote for him. Doesn't respect the rest of the world either. Doesn't make any efforts to win the hearts and minds of people.
It's always because of HRC or Obama, the opponents, the dishonest press, the big conspiracy and he's a poor victim.... always blaming somebody or something for his failures. Past presidents were less than perfect too, but they were not so lame.
Classic road to authoritarianism @enlytend
Hugo Chavez wasn't any different, only the political platform was slightly different, the means were just the same. That should have served as a warning.

 

[mr-x]

Democracy rots from the inside.

Why would a President or any politician want the FBI investigation them. BUT Trump is being investigated. That's not ROT, that the rule of law.

When the people in charge stop upholding (and abiding by) democratic rules - you have a problem.

You just described the Obama administration.

In plain English, 45 thinks that he can make up his own rules, doesn't have to respect institutions because they are not legitimate and thus must not be held accountable. Doesn't respect the system of checks and balances.

Nice speech.

Doesn't respect the free press when it's not aligned with his views. Doesn't respect the other half of America who didn't vote for him. Doesn't respect the rest of the world either. Doesn't make any efforts to win the hearts and minds of people.
It's always because of HRC or Obama, the opponents, the dishonest press, the big conspiracy and he's a poor victim.... always blaming somebody or something for his failures. Past presidents were less than perfect too, but they were not so lame.

Classic road to authoritarianism @enlytend
Hugo Chavez wasn't any different, only the political platform was slightly different, the means were just the same. That should have served as a warning.

Now Trump is Chavez. "Were just the same".. You're comparing the Capitalist Trump to the Communist Chavez?

Do you know Donald Trump is only ONE of three branches of Gov that makes and enforces federal laws?

 

[Kate]

Now Trump is Chavez. "Were just the same".. You're comparing the Capitalist Trump to the Communist Chavez?

Yes, different ideas but similar means. Two guys who have nothing but contempt for democracy and rules.
And they are not so different: they both claimed to be anti-establishment, standing up for the little guy and they could clean the house. A big difference though, is that 45 is part of the establishment too. He has nothing in common with the little guy and cannot understand the daily concerns of an average American like you, because he lives in his own warped, made-up reality, feeding on conspiracy theories.
That's the thing that is scary about him: he doesn't have a sense of reality and is out of teach.

People should study History more, and analyze the characters of leaders more in depth. Other countries have gone through the same thing at different times, 45 is not unlike Duterte or Putin, people whom he praised but you know that. He just happens to evolve in a different political environment.

 

[johname]

I am looking at the Time Magazine short list for Person of the Year

The #MeToo Movement.....Hands Down.

 

[mr-x]

Please name one person Trump has drug out of their home and shot for opposing the Federal Gov.

What I can't understand is why Hitler Trump doesn't just shot Muller and get it over with.

You need to get outside more.

Yes, different ideas but similar means. Two guys who have nothing but contempt for democracy and rules.
And they are not so different: they both claimed to be anti-establishment, standing up for the little guy and they could clean the house. A big difference though, is that 45 is part of the establishment too. He has nothing in common with the little guy and cannot understand the daily concerns of an average American like you, because he lives in his own warped, made-up reality, feeding on conspiracy theories.
That's the thing that is scary about him: he doesn't have a sense of reality and is out of teach.

People should study History more, and analyze the characters of leaders more in depth. Other countries have gone through the same thing at different times, 45 is not unlike Duterte or Putin, people whom he praised but you know that. He just happens to evolve in a different political environment.

 

[mr-x]

I am looking at the Time Magazine short list for Person of the Year

The #MeToo Movement.....Hands Down.

I would have voted for Mattress Girl.

 

[mr-x]

February 2017: Trump is an incompetent boob. He can't even run his own staff meetings.

December 2017: Trump is Hitler and destroying America.

 

[GILSAN]

Christians do the same thing in several countries, in Spain for example, so not sure what your point is ?

The more you look at it, the more religions all look the same.

Since when did the Philippines become part to Europe? The Catholic Church condemns those practices in the Philippines. It's the locals from a particular part of the Philippines that made it a cultural and even a tourist event. So don't try to BS us here with your stupid comparison.

And my point is to show the barbaric culture that is being imported illegally and forced down our throats by the pathetic open borders policies of the EU.

Here's another practice happening all over Europe that should be banned. They simply block the streets, put their asses up in prayer and if you're in your car wanting to drive... just be patient, turn on the music or bring a book to read, because they're gonna block streets without any problems for a while... 5 times a day

And the police will be there to make sure they pray peacefully without anyone disturbing them...

 

[GILSAN]

I always enjoy these videos of people from other planets answering simple questions...