The Former Trump Presidency Thread

Fretmute · Post by **Fretmute** » Mon Jun 12, 2017 7:47 pm

$iljanus wrote: Sec of Def: We are building a fighting force of extraordinary magnitude. We forge our spirits in the tradition of our ancestors . You have our gratitude!

Genius.

Zarathud · Post by **Zarathud** » Mon Jun 12, 2017 8:01 pm

These are the people who could start an "unable to complete his duties as President" with VP Pence's support. Those hopes are dashed. It's impeachment or national disaster and disgrace.

Blackhawk · Post by **Blackhawk** » Mon Jun 12, 2017 8:34 pm

That video. It was like verbal bukkake.

Holman · Post by **Holman** » Mon Jun 12, 2017 9:14 pm

Nothing says confidence like releasing a video of your subordinates competing to praise you.

Smoove_B · Post by **Smoove_B** » Mon Jun 12, 2017 9:20 pm

I'll give them credit for embracing the patriotic modern analogue of "We must, indeed, all hang together, or assuredly we shall all hang separately."

LawBeefaroni · Post by **LawBeefaroni** » Mon Jun 12, 2017 9:26 pm

Smoove_B wrote:I'll give them credit for embracing the patriotic modern analogue of "We must, indeed, all hang together, or assuredly we shall all hang separately."

You don't want to be on the wrong side of Operation Hummingbird.

Everyone of those spinless sycophantic sellouts need to be held accountable every day for their aquiesence. Worthless yes-men and women that shouldn't be lost to history.

Smoove_B · Post by **Smoove_B** » Mon Jun 12, 2017 9:36 pm

LawBeefaroni wrote:Everyone of those spinless sycophantic sellouts need to be held accountable every day for their aquiesence. Worthless yes-men and women that shouldn't be lost to history.

If ever there was a need for a +1 button, here it is.

hepcat · Post by **hepcat** » Mon Jun 12, 2017 9:41 pm

Blackhawk wrote:That video. It was like verbal bukkake.

I swear, as god is my witness, I will attempt to work that into as many everyday conversations as possible.

...speaking of which, I've got to return my mother's call.

Unagi · Post by **Unagi** » Mon Jun 12, 2017 10:17 pm

The Covfefe Act
more serious than the joke it sounds like.

Zaxxon · Post by **Zaxxon** » Tue Jun 13, 2017 12:52 am

Zarathud wrote:It's impeachment or national disaster and disgrace.

Further national disaster and disgrace. We're well beyond the point at which we as a nation can choose to take action and get to your 'or' at this point. The present state of affairs is an enormous disaster, and we're thoroughly disgraced internationally already.

Remus West · Post by **Remus West** » Tue Jun 13, 2017 8:02 am

Zarathud wrote:These are the people who could start an "unable to complete his duties as President" with VP Pence's support. Those hopes are dashed. It's impeachment or national disaster and disgrace.

We already have the national disaster and disgrace.

Kurth · Post by **Kurth** » Tue Jun 13, 2017 10:18 am

The video of that cabinet meeting yesterday was abhorrent. What country are we living in???

Max Peck · Post by **Max Peck** » Tue Jun 13, 2017 10:24 am

Trump’s Personal Lawyer Bragged That He Got US Attorney Preet Bharara Fired

Marc Kasowitz, President Donald Trump’s personal lawyer in the Russia investigation, has boasted to friends and colleagues that he played a central role in the firing of Preet Bharara, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, according to four people familiar with the conversations.

Kasowitz told Trump, “This guy is going to get you,” according to a person familiar with Kasowitz’s account.

Those who know Kasowitz say he is sometimes prone to exaggerating when regaling them with his exploits. But if true, his assertion adds to the mystery surrounding the motive and timing of Bharara’s firing.

New presidents typically ask U.S. attorneys to resign and have the power to fire them. But Trump asked Bharara to stay in his job when they met in November at Trump Tower, as Bharara announced after the meeting.

In early March, Trump reversed himself. He asked all the remaining U.S. attorneys to resign, including Bharara. Bharara, a telegenic prosecutor with a history of taking on powerful politicians, refused and was fired March 11.

As ProPublica previously reported, at the time of Bharara’s firing the Southern District was conducting an investigation into Trump’s secretary of the health and human services, Tom Price.

Kasowitz and the White House did not respond to requests for comment.

$iljanus · Post by **$iljanus** » Tue Jun 13, 2017 12:22 pm

Gen. Mattis did a little bit of political jinjitsu at the White House bukkake the other day by not referencing The Leader but the people in the armed forces and Dept of Defense.

From the NYT:

“Mr. President, it’s an honor to represent the men and women of the Department of Defense, and we are grateful for the sacrifices our people are making in order to strengthen our military so our diplomats always negotiate from a position of strength,” Mr. Mattis said as Mr. Trump sat, stern-faced.

LawBeefaroni · Post by **LawBeefaroni** » Tue Jun 13, 2017 12:37 pm

$iljanus wrote:Gen. Mattis did a little bit of political jinjitsu at the White House bukkake the other day by not referencing The Leader but the people in the armed forces and Dept of Defense.

From the NYT:

“Mr. President, it’s an honor to represent the men and women of the Department of Defense, and we are grateful for the sacrifices our people are making in order to strengthen our military so our diplomats always negotiate from a position of strength,” Mr. Mattis said as Mr. Trump sat, stern-faced.

Still pussyfooting around. He should have said something like:

Mr. President,
I am ashamed to be sitting in this circle jerk while the men and women of the Department of Defense make great sacrifices to gain a position of strength that we happily piss away by gutting the dimplomatic corps and distancing our allies.

Holman · Post by **Holman** » Tue Jun 13, 2017 12:46 pm

Mattis has also refused WH requests that he make appearances on Fox & Friends.

$iljanus · Post by **$iljanus** » Tue Jun 13, 2017 1:30 pm

LawBeefaroni wrote:
$iljanus wrote:Gen. Mattis did a little bit of political jinjitsu at the White House bukkake the other day by not referencing The Leader but the people in the armed forces and Dept of Defense.

From the NYT:

“Mr. President, it’s an honor to represent the men and women of the Department of Defense, and we are grateful for the sacrifices our people are making in order to strengthen our military so our diplomats always negotiate from a position of strength,” Mr. Mattis said as Mr. Trump sat, stern-faced.
Still pussyfooting around. He should have said something like:
Mr. President,
I am ashamed to be sitting in this circle jerk while the men and women of the Department of Defense make great sacrifices to gain a position of strength that we happily piss away by gutting the dimplomatic corps and distancing our allies.

When the General is fired in favor of a more pliable sycophant I'm hoping his exit remarks will be as colorful and honest.

PLW · Post by **PLW** » Tue Jun 13, 2017 1:32 pm

I would have liked the word "Constitution" being said a little bit more, too.

Chaz · Post by **Chaz** » Tue Jun 13, 2017 2:08 pm

$iljanus wrote: When the General is fired in favor of a more pliable sycophant I'm hoping his exit remarks will be as colorful and honest.

I can't wait for Trump to Tweet about how Mattis is a traitorous leaker who leaks when that happens.

El Guapo · Post by **El Guapo** » Tue Jun 13, 2017 4:37 pm

So no decision has been made yet, but it sure sounds like the Warriors are going to skip the traditional White House visit.

I wonder if the White House won't invite them to save face.

$iljanus · Post by **$iljanus** » Tue Jun 13, 2017 4:56 pm

El Guapo wrote:So no decision has been made yet, but it sure sounds like the Warriors are going to skip the traditional White House visit.

I wonder if the White House won't invite them to save face.

Would love to see Trump take the podium and start chanting, Warrrriorssss...come out and plaaaayyyyy!

Ralph-Wiggum · Post by **Ralph-Wiggum** » Tue Jun 13, 2017 5:08 pm

There were questions about whether UNC would visit the White House after winning the NCAA basketball championship; the coach along with members of the team had been critical of Trump. As far as I know, they have yet to receive an invitation from the WH.

Jeff V · Post by **Jeff V** » Tue Jun 13, 2017 10:53 pm

Ralph-Wiggum wrote:There were questions about whether UNC would visit the White House after winning the NCAA basketball championship; the coach along with members of the team had been critical of Trump. As far as I know, they have yet to receive an invitation from the WH.

Trump: "How much black vote did I get again?"
Spicer: "2."
Trump: "Only 2%?"
Spicer: "No, 2. Ben Carson and Clarence Thomas, we presume."
Trump: "

"

Rip · Post by **Rip** » Wed Jun 14, 2017 5:49 am

Jeff V wrote:
Ralph-Wiggum wrote:There were questions about whether UNC would visit the White House after winning the NCAA basketball championship; the coach along with members of the team had been critical of Trump. As far as I know, they have yet to receive an invitation from the WH.
Trump: "How much black vote did I get again?"
Spicer: "2."
Trump: "Only 2%?"
Spicer: "No, 2. Ben Carson and Clarence Thomas, we presume."
Trump: " "

That would be funny were it not for Trump getting more minority voters than Romney. But by all means enjoy your delusion.

Paingod · Post by **Paingod** » Wed Jun 14, 2017 7:21 am

Rip wrote:
Jeff V wrote:
Ralph-Wiggum wrote:There were questions about whether UNC would visit the White House after winning the NCAA basketball championship; the coach along with members of the team had been critical of Trump. As far as I know, they have yet to receive an invitation from the WH.
Trump: "How much black vote did I get again?"
Spicer: "2."
Trump: "Only 2%?"
Spicer: "No, 2. Ben Carson and Clarence Thomas, we presume."
Trump: " "
That would be funny were it not for Trump getting more minority voters than Romney. But by all means enjoy your delusion.

Don't pick on Romney's 1/4 hispanic friend.

Holman · Post by **Holman** » Wed Jun 14, 2017 7:24 am

Yes, let's do talk numbers:

link

hepcat · Post by **hepcat** » Wed Jun 14, 2017 8:55 am

Rip wrote:
Jeff V wrote:
Ralph-Wiggum wrote:There were questions about whether UNC would visit the White House after winning the NCAA basketball championship; the coach along with members of the team had been critical of Trump. As far as I know, they have yet to receive an invitation from the WH.
Trump: "How much black vote did I get again?"
Spicer: "2."
Trump: "Only 2%?"
Spicer: "No, 2. Ben Carson and Clarence Thomas, we presume."
Trump: " "
That would be funny were it not for Trump getting more minority voters than Romney. But by all means enjoy your delusion.

Now you know what it's like to read one of your Hillary jokes.

El Guapo · Post by **El Guapo** » Wed Jun 14, 2017 8:58 am

I can't believe that Trump managed the impossible feat of doing better among minority voters than Mitt Romney. Truly he is a legend for the ages.

LordMortis · Post by **LordMortis** » Wed Jun 14, 2017 9:17 am

Nothing here

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/201 ... 02399558/#

Over the last 12 months, about 70% of buyers of Trump properties were limited liability companies – corporate entities that allow people to purchase property without revealing all of the owners’ names. That compares with about 4% of buyers in the two years before.

Max Peck · Post by **Max Peck** » Wed Jun 14, 2017 9:40 am

Jeff V wrote:
Ralph-Wiggum wrote:There were questions about whether UNC would visit the White House after winning the NCAA basketball championship; the coach along with members of the team had been critical of Trump. As far as I know, they have yet to receive an invitation from the WH.
Trump: "How much black vote did I get again?"
Spicer: "2."
Trump: "Only 2%?"
Spicer: "No, 2. Ben Carson and Clarence Thomas, we presume."
Trump: " "

After all the nice things Trump said about Frederick Douglass, he was expecting support from him as well, so his disappointment is understandable.

Fitzy · Post by **Fitzy** » Wed Jun 14, 2017 9:48 am

Rip wrote:
Jeff V wrote:
Ralph-Wiggum wrote:There were questions about whether UNC would visit the White House after winning the NCAA basketball championship; the coach along with members of the team had been critical of Trump. As far as I know, they have yet to receive an invitation from the WH.
Trump: "How much black vote did I get again?"
Spicer: "2."
Trump: "Only 2%?"
Spicer: "No, 2. Ben Carson and Clarence Thomas, we presume."
Trump: " "
That would be funny were it not for Trump getting more minority voters than Romney. But by all means enjoy your delusion.

Only because Carson didn't vote in 2012.

Blackhawk · Post by **Blackhawk** » Wed Jun 14, 2017 11:16 am

Holman wrote:Yes, let's do talk numbers:

link

I guess selling fine art is too gauche.

El Guapo · Post by **El Guapo** » Wed Jun 14, 2017 1:06 pm

Another day, another emoluments clause lawsuit.

This time it's 200+ congressional democrats.

Enough · Post by **Enough** » Wed Jun 14, 2017 1:46 pm

LordMortis wrote:Nothing here

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/201 ... 02399558/#

Over the last 12 months, about 70% of buyers of Trump properties were limited liability companies – corporate entities that allow people to purchase property without revealing all of the owners’ names. That compares with about 4% of buyers in the two years before.

Wouldn't you want to hide it if you were doing business with him?

Max Peck · Post by **Max Peck** » Wed Jun 14, 2017 2:09 pm

Enough wrote:
LordMortis wrote:Nothing here

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/201 ... 02399558/#

Over the last 12 months, about 70% of buyers of Trump properties were limited liability companies – corporate entities that allow people to purchase property without revealing all of the owners’ names. That compares with about 4% of buyers in the two years before.
Wouldn't you want to hide it if you were doing business with him?

да.

malchior · Post by **malchior** » Wed Jun 14, 2017 6:34 pm

Now Mueller will get fired. Trump directly under investigation according to WaPo sources.

Holman · Post by **Holman** » Wed Jun 14, 2017 6:55 pm

malchior wrote:Now Mueller will get fired. Trump directly under investigation according to WaPo sources.

And it's his birthday!

Combustible Lemur · Post by **Combustible Lemur** » Wed Jun 14, 2017 6:58 pm

malchior wrote:Now Mueller will get fired. Trump directly under investigation according to WaPo sources.

Or was this leaked to forestall the firing. Or at least to get Intel in front of it.

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Zarathud · Post by **Zarathud** » Thu Jun 15, 2017 6:08 am

It was clear Trump would eventually be investigated. Comey was buying time by preying on Trump's ego -- "it's not REALLY about you, sir, so cooperate with our investigation so we can incriminate you." That's why Trump wanted to reduce the pressure.

Pyperkub · Post by **Pyperkub** » Fri Jun 16, 2017 5:22 pm

Can't imagine the deplorables are too happy about this:

President Trump will not immediately eliminate protections for the so-called Dreamers, undocumented immigrants who came to the United States as small children, according to new memorandums issued by the administration Thursday night...

...A fact sheet posted on the department’s website says immigrants enrolled in the 2012 program, known as Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, “will continue to be eligible” to renew every two years and notes that “no work permits will be terminated prior to their current expiration dates.”

A news release from the department said flatly that “the June 15, 2012, memorandum that created the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program will remain in effect.”

But officials at the White House and the Department of Homeland Security said Friday morning that those statements were intended only to clarify that immigrants enrolled in the DACA program would not immediately be affected by a separate action officially ending a similar program for the parents of those immigrants.