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]

The document could be about as valid as Obama’s Birth certificate.
No name printed.

He signed it. Are you still shocked they lie?

 

[mr-x]

...
The striking thing about the US every time I visit is how much pent up anger and unhappiness the people carry around. Amazon is the perfect employer for such a country.

You're in a good mood today.

 

[offthehandle]

Trump Says Military Will Build Wall
After failing to secure money from Congress, Trump turns to the Defense Department again for southern border solution.

https://www.usnews.com/news/national-news/articles/2018-12-19/trump-says-military-will-build-wall

 

[mr-x]

McFood and McJobs... LOL. No wonder half the population is McFat and McSick!!!

And McRich. People living in poverty in the US and other western cultures have a better life than the middle class of many countries. #1 reason for migration to the US is opportunity and freedom from hunger.

 

[offthehandle]

He signed it. Are you still shocked they lie?

So you are now a forensics expert on signature analysis now? Looks suspicious to me. Fake News CNN published it too.

 

[mr-x]

Trump Says Military Will Build Wall
After failing to secure money from Congress, Trump turns to the Defense Department again for southern border solution.

https://www.usnews.com/news/national-news/articles/2018-12-19/trump-says-military-will-build-wall

Democrats shooting themselves in the foot. They would quickly win support from moderate R's if they cooperated for the good of the country.

 

[mr-x]

Rudy made an error. Donald Trump did sign the LOI but it went no-where. Donald Trump jr. already testified to congress, on the record.

So you are now a forensics expert on signature analysis now? Looks suspicious to me. Fake News CNN published it too.

 

[mr-x]

Have to agree with JB on this one. Amazon isn't just a logistics company, they are a tech platform that is used by thousands ( millions ?? ) of other companies. Amazon invented cloud computing vertical.

Doesn't mean the Gov should be giving them incentives that smaller companies can't get.

 

[JB Lions]

Trump Says Military Will Build Wall
After failing to secure money from Congress, Trump turns to the Defense Department again for southern border solution.

https://www.usnews.com/news/national-news/articles/2018-12-19/trump-says-military-will-build-wall

So looks like he's giving up getting the 5 billion from the Dems, so he lost again. And as far as the military building it:

"Federal agencies, however, cannot reappropriate funds without congressional approval. And top legislators on Capitol Hill have questioned whether Trump's authority to deploy the military could extend to building a permanent barrier."

It's a real sig as well, Cohen confirmed it and then what mr-x said.

 

[JB Lions]

Some actual agreement:

Senate passes sweeping criminal justice reform bill
The House is expected to take up the Senate version of the bill at a later date before sending it to the president.

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/senate-passes-sweeping-criminal-justice-reform-bill-n949586

America is the greatest Country in the world and my job is to fight for ALL citizens, even those who have made mistakes. Congratulations to the Senate on the bi-partisan passing of a historic Criminal Justice Reform Bill....

....This will keep our communities safer, and provide hope and a second chance, to those who earn it. In addition to everything else, billions of dollars will be saved. I look forward to signing this into law!
Donald J. Trump‏Verified account @realDonaldTrump 16h

 

[offthehandle]

Cohen confirmed it

That is funny really.

 

[Kate]

Reminder: Flynn chanted “lock her up” at the RNC, said “If I did a tenth, a tenth of what she did, I would be in jail.”

https://twitter.com/kylegriffin1/status/1075235603829145601

 

[JB Lions]

That is funny really.

I know you're probably trolling, because you left out the other stuff I posted but also............

Rudy Giuliani admits President Trump signed 'bulls--t' letter of intent for Moscow tower during 2016 campaign

“I don’t think I said nobody signed it,” Giuliani told the Daily News, even though he told the broadcaster “no one signed” the letter.

In a stunning contradiction, Giuliani told The News that “of course” Trump signed it.

“How could you send it but nobody signed it?” he said.

https://www.nydailynews.com/news/po...ower-russia-letter-intent-20181219-story.html

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And he's on Twitter today lying (again) about his foundation

The Trump Foundation has done great work and given away lots of money, both mine and others, to great charities over the years - with me taking NO fees, rent, salaries etc. Now, as usual, I am getting slammed by Cuomo and the Dems in a long running civil lawsuit started by.....

and other bs

Attorney General Underwood Announces Lawsuit Against Donald J. Trump Foundation And Its Board Of Directors For Extensive And Persistent Violations Of State And Federal Law

https://ag.ny.gov/press-release/att...uit-against-donald-j-trump-foundation-and-its

 

[JB Lions]

uh oh, @offthehandle an article you'll love:

As Facebook Raised a Privacy Wall, It Carved an Opening for Tech Giants
Internal documents show that the social network gave Microsoft, Amazon, Spotify and others far greater access to people’s data than it has disclosed.
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/12/18/technology/facebook-privacy.html?action=click&module=Top Stories&pgtype=Homepage

Facebook let Netflix, Spotify, and other companies read your private messages
Between 2010 and today, Facebook shared users’ private data, including private messages and contact info, with more than 150 companies.
https://www.vox.com/2018/12/19/18148136/facebook-privacy-violations-nyt-netflix-spotify-amazon-yahoo

Facebook let tons of companies get info about you, including Amazon, Netflix, and Microsoft
https://www.cnbc.com/2018/12/19/fac...osoft-netflix-special-access-to-data-nyt.html

Facebook reply
https://newsroom.fb.com/news/2018/12/facebooks-partners/

 

[offthehandle]

Amazon isn't just a logistics company, they are a tech platform

And I can hardly wait for their answer to health care, you never know it might actually reduce costs. Just imagine replacing your local Pharmacies and Doctors are their next target. With all their brand and market share, soon to be collecting every bodies health condition for some cloud database that will vulnerable to being hacked. Great way to sell their Alexas evesdropping, spy speaker device and dispensing medical information too. hardy har har.

"Amazon might take its time getting into new industries. But whether it's online retail, cloud computing or groceries, its vision is typically ambitious.

Now, it's health care's turn.

This year, the company made a few early strides in the $3.5 trillion sector. Here are some of the highlights:

• It partnered with Berkshire Hathaway and J.P. Morgan for an employer health initiative.
• It made its first foray into pharmacy by acquiring the internet pharmacy start-up PillPack in the summer.
• It looked at medical diagnostics, specifically at-home testing.
• It filed a patent for its Alexa voice assistant to pick up on a cold or a cough.
• It started introducing more health products on its marketplace.
• It announced a product to mine patient medical records.
• It started up its own employee health clinic. "

https://www.cnbc.com/2018/12/17/amazon-vision-future-health-care.html

 

[offthehandle]

uh oh, @offthehandle an article you'll love:

Facebook let Netflix, Spotify, and other companies read your private messages
Between 2010 and today, Facebook shared users’ private data, including private messages and contact info, with more than 150 companies.

https://www.vox.com/2018/12/19/18148136/facebook-privacy-violations-nyt-netflix-spotify-amazon-yahoo

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Facebook let tons of companies get info about you, including Amazon, Netflix, and Microsoft
https://www.cnbc.com/2018/12/19/fac...osoft-netflix-special-access-to-data-nyt.html

Facebook reply
https://newsroom.fb.com/news/2018/12/facebooks-partners/

I don't use social media, and frankly too much time lately again here on this forum. So nothing FB effecting me, but certainly love to see daily news like this, just as much as you like to pounce on the latest Bad news for Trump!

You got it. I love bad news for POS Facebook, I should buy some stock up just to short it. Maybe Soros will.

 

[offthehandle]

I know you're probably trolling, because you left out the other stuff I posted but also............

Rudy Giuliani admits President Trump signed 'bulls--t' letter of intent for Moscow tower during 2016 campaign

“I don’t think I said nobody signed it,” Giuliani told the Daily News, even though he told the broadcaster “no one signed” the letter.

In a stunning contradiction, Giuliani told The News that “of course” Trump signed it.

“How could you send it but nobody signed it?” he said.

https://www.nydailynews.com/news/po...ower-russia-letter-intent-20181219-story.html

I didn't see the above, you must have changed the post or this is new. No I am not trolling.

 

[JB Lions]

Fed Raises Rates While Trimming Forecast for 2019 Hikes to Two

The Federal Reserve raised borrowing costs for the fourth time this year, ignoring a stock-market selloff and defying pressure from President Donald Trump, while dialing back projections for interest rates and economic growth in 2019.

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/arti...while-trimming-forecast-for-2019-hikes-to-two

 

[mr-x]

I think Trump replaced Yellen b/c he didn't trust her. Wonder what Kudlow is thinking now. Good or bad move, I don't know.

 

[mr-x]

That database is here, Amazon or not. Bible says you won't be allowed to buy or sell unless you accept it. How long before cash is worthless ?

And I can hardly wait for their answer to health care, you never know it might actually reduce costs. Just imagine replacing your local Pharmacies and Doctors are their next target. With all their brand and market share, soon to be collecting every bodies health condition for some cloud database that will vulnerable to being hacked. Great way to sell their Alexas evesdropping, spy speaker device and dispensing medical information too. hardy har har.

"Amazon might take its time getting into new industries. But whether it's online retail, cloud computing or groceries, its vision is typically ambitious.

Now, it's health care's turn.

This year, the company made a few early strides in the $3.5 trillion sector. Here are some of the highlights:

• It partnered with Berkshire Hathaway and J.P. Morgan for an employer health initiative.
• It made its first foray into pharmacy by acquiring the internet pharmacy start-up PillPack in the summer.
• It looked at medical diagnostics, specifically at-home testing.
• It filed a patent for its Alexa voice assistant to pick up on a cold or a cough.
• It started introducing more health products on its marketplace.
• It announced a product to mine patient medical records.
• It started up its own employee health clinic. "

https://www.cnbc.com/2018/12/17/amazon-vision-future-health-care.html