45th President of the United States, Donald Trump. (Vol 6)
Discussion
sugerbear said:
djc206 said:
It would be interesting to see what a long term closure would do to crime in the US. A lot of petty crime is to feed drug habits, if you reduce supply by closing off the southern border you push up the price which would surely result in more crime?
The us is awash with drugs. New supply routes would be found, new ways of producing it. Where there is demand someone will find a way. Either way I’m not sure this is going to play out how Donald imagines it will.
Troika Laundromat scandal has hit Austria's Raiffeisen Bank which saw shares drop 15% on the news -
Raiffeisen allegedly received $634 million from Ukio and Danske’s Estonian unit
In 2007 Raiffeisen loaned $310 million Canadian to develop Trump Toronto and never sought repayment...
More money laundering to favour trump?
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/mar/05/troi...
Raiffeisen funded $310mil (Canadian), extended repayment deadline 12 times & 9 yrs after Trump partner Shnaider's firm Talon defaulted they still owed Raiffeisen $301mil
In fact everyone lost money on that deal but trump
https://www.thestar.com/news/world/2017/10/21/how-...
This came about on thursday as part of the house investigation into Putins Playbook,
https://youtu.be/N98ePZP0Uy8
Speier asked about Austria's Raiffeisen Bank & Russia, pointing out that Raiffeisen funded Trump Toronto deal with $310 mil & Raiffeisen didn't pursue repayment.
Just last year, Raiffeisen was hit with 2.7 million euro fine over lack of money laundering controls - the biggest fine in Austrian history came 2yrs after Panama Papers leak showed loans from the bank to companies affiliated with Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko
https://www.kyivpost.com/business/raiffeisen-slapp...
The washington Post are claiming trumps businesses are full of russian laundered money
https://www.washingtonpost.com/outlook/trumps-busi...
Raiffeisen allegedly received $634 million from Ukio and Danske’s Estonian unit
In 2007 Raiffeisen loaned $310 million Canadian to develop Trump Toronto and never sought repayment...
More money laundering to favour trump?
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/mar/05/troi...
Raiffeisen funded $310mil (Canadian), extended repayment deadline 12 times & 9 yrs after Trump partner Shnaider's firm Talon defaulted they still owed Raiffeisen $301mil
In fact everyone lost money on that deal but trump
https://www.thestar.com/news/world/2017/10/21/how-...
This came about on thursday as part of the house investigation into Putins Playbook,
https://youtu.be/N98ePZP0Uy8
Speier asked about Austria's Raiffeisen Bank & Russia, pointing out that Raiffeisen funded Trump Toronto deal with $310 mil & Raiffeisen didn't pursue repayment.
Just last year, Raiffeisen was hit with 2.7 million euro fine over lack of money laundering controls - the biggest fine in Austrian history came 2yrs after Panama Papers leak showed loans from the bank to companies affiliated with Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko
https://www.kyivpost.com/business/raiffeisen-slapp...
The washington Post are claiming trumps businesses are full of russian laundered money
https://www.washingtonpost.com/outlook/trumps-busi...
Edited by Byker28i on Saturday 30th March 21:41
Small world eh.
Some members of the MBS kill team that murdered Khashoggi might have been trained by Tier 1, which is owned by Cerberus, whose CEO, Stephen Feinberg, is chairman of Trump’s Intelligence Advisory Board, which provides ‘independent counsel on intel matters.’
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/global-opi...
Some members of the MBS kill team that murdered Khashoggi might have been trained by Tier 1, which is owned by Cerberus, whose CEO, Stephen Feinberg, is chairman of Trump’s Intelligence Advisory Board, which provides ‘independent counsel on intel matters.’
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/global-opi...
The BBC has agreed to pay substantial libel damages to Ukraine’s president, Petro Poroshenko, after wrongly claiming he had been involved in making a secret $400,000 payment to Donald Trump’s lawyer in return for access to the US president.
The original story said intermediaries acting on behalf of the Ukrainian president had paid Michael Cohen, then Trump’s lawyer, to ensure that Poroshenko received a lengthy meeting – and not just a photo opportunity – during a visit to the White House in June 2017.
https://www.theguardian.com/media/2019/mar/28/bbc-...
The original story said intermediaries acting on behalf of the Ukrainian president had paid Michael Cohen, then Trump’s lawyer, to ensure that Poroshenko received a lengthy meeting – and not just a photo opportunity – during a visit to the White House in June 2017.
https://www.theguardian.com/media/2019/mar/28/bbc-...
Probably what will more hurt trump (seeing as he's playing golf again this weekend), is the report about how much and how he cheats at golf
https://nypost.com/2019/03/30/trump-is-the-worlds-...
https://nypost.com/2019/03/30/trump-is-the-worlds-...
Byker28i said:
Probably what will more hurt trump (seeing as he's playing golf again this weekend), is the report about how much and how he cheats at golf
https://nypost.com/2019/03/30/trump-is-the-worlds-...
It's amazing that even with golf, people seem so blinded by him that they don't point out his apparently blatant cheating. Ive never done golf but surely it can't be that hard to spot and call him on it,but then even with politics, nothing seems to stick to Teflon Don (yet!!!)https://nypost.com/2019/03/30/trump-is-the-worlds-...
kowalski655 said:
Byker28i said:
Probably what will more hurt trump (seeing as he's playing golf again this weekend), is the report about how much and how he cheats at golf
https://nypost.com/2019/03/30/trump-is-the-worlds-...
It's amazing that even with golf, people seem so blinded by him that they don't point out his apparently blatant cheating. Ive never done golf but surely it can't be that hard to spot and call him on it,but then even with politics, nothing seems to stick to Teflon Don (yet!!!)https://nypost.com/2019/03/30/trump-is-the-worlds-...
trumps pushing ahead with nominations for roles in his administration. Only the best people
Trump's pick for the top lawyer job at the agency that protects federal government workers' union rights is part of a group accused of violating the labor rights of Health and Human Services Department employees,
https://news.bloomberglaw.com/daily-labor-report/t...
Stephen Moore, Trump's Federal Reserve board nominee who owes the IRS $75,000 in unpaid taxes, was found in contempt of court in 2012 after failing to pay his ex-wife more than $300,000 in spousal support, child support and alimony
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2019/mar/30/tr...
David Bernhard, trump’s choice to lead the Interior Department, is a former lobbyist and lawyer for energy and agricultural interests, pushing trumps agenda to open federal lands and waters to oil drilling and energy exploration.
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/03/28/climate/david-b...
Two activists dressed as swamp creatures during his ongoing Senate confirmation hearing
Sen. Ron Wyden told him that he's "so conflicted" that, if confirmed, he'll either "regularly violate your ethics pledge" or "have to disqualify yourself from so many matters, I don't know how you're going to spend your day."
https://eu.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2019/0...
Trump's pick for the top lawyer job at the agency that protects federal government workers' union rights is part of a group accused of violating the labor rights of Health and Human Services Department employees,
https://news.bloomberglaw.com/daily-labor-report/t...
Stephen Moore, Trump's Federal Reserve board nominee who owes the IRS $75,000 in unpaid taxes, was found in contempt of court in 2012 after failing to pay his ex-wife more than $300,000 in spousal support, child support and alimony
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2019/mar/30/tr...
David Bernhard, trump’s choice to lead the Interior Department, is a former lobbyist and lawyer for energy and agricultural interests, pushing trumps agenda to open federal lands and waters to oil drilling and energy exploration.
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/03/28/climate/david-b...
Two activists dressed as swamp creatures during his ongoing Senate confirmation hearing
Sen. Ron Wyden told him that he's "so conflicted" that, if confirmed, he'll either "regularly violate your ethics pledge" or "have to disqualify yourself from so many matters, I don't know how you're going to spend your day."
https://eu.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2019/0...
Barr has sent a new letter to congress, after his initially summary was heavily criticised. The request for the full report to be delivered to the house by 2nd April still stands
A new letter was sent to Congress, a sign either that the criticism had personally stung or that Barr worried, once released, the actual report would demonstrate his initial letter was nothing more than political spin to defend his boss.
Former federal prosecutor Renato Mariotti observes that “he is likely pushing back because calling it a ‘summary’ suggests that the letter accurately summarizes the entire report, and it does not do so.” Moreover, by hiding even the length of the report in the first letter, Barr helped President Trump perpetuate the assertion that Mueller hadn’t found much of anything.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2019/03/31...
The Washington Post opinion piece pulls no punches
Whatever the temporary political benefits to him and his boss, Barr has permanently stained his reputation and politicized the Justice Department. He adds his name to a long list of people who have tossed away their credibility to protect the most unfit president in history.
A new letter was sent to Congress, a sign either that the criticism had personally stung or that Barr worried, once released, the actual report would demonstrate his initial letter was nothing more than political spin to defend his boss.
Former federal prosecutor Renato Mariotti observes that “he is likely pushing back because calling it a ‘summary’ suggests that the letter accurately summarizes the entire report, and it does not do so.” Moreover, by hiding even the length of the report in the first letter, Barr helped President Trump perpetuate the assertion that Mueller hadn’t found much of anything.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2019/03/31...
The Washington Post opinion piece pulls no punches
Whatever the temporary political benefits to him and his boss, Barr has permanently stained his reputation and politicized the Justice Department. He adds his name to a long list of people who have tossed away their credibility to protect the most unfit president in history.
Byker28i said:
Probably what will more hurt trump (seeing as he's playing golf again this weekend), is the report about how much and how he cheats at golf
https://nypost.com/2019/03/30/trump-is-the-worlds-...
Still not as good as Kim Jong Ilhttps://nypost.com/2019/03/30/trump-is-the-worlds-...
https://www.thestar.com/sports/golf/2011/12/19/kim...
djc206 said:
Byker28i said:
Probably what will more hurt trump (seeing as he's playing golf again this weekend), is the report about how much and how he cheats at golf
https://nypost.com/2019/03/30/trump-is-the-worlds-...
Still not as good as Kim Jong Ilhttps://nypost.com/2019/03/30/trump-is-the-worlds-...
https://www.thestar.com/sports/golf/2011/12/19/kim...
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/asia/no...
His son Kim jong un has the same amazing abilities, could drive at 3, has written many successful music scores, ould walk at 3 weeks old, talk at 8 weeks old
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/photos/weird-and-wo...
In response, trump is
"a billionaire" but you can't see his taxes
"a genius" but you can't see his grades and people were threatened if they released them
"graduated first in his class" at Wharton, but isn't mentioned on the Wharton Dean’s List for that year
"only started with a $1m loan from his father", but we know his father continuously funded his income and failures starting from when he was 3 giving him over $420m
and of course "exonerated" but you can't see the Mueller report.
Byker28i said:
Ah but Kim Jong Il had natural sporting ability, he didn't need to cheat
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/asia/no...
His son Kim jong un has the same amazing abilities, could drive at 3, has written many successful music scores, ould walk at 3 weeks old, talk at 8 weeks old
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/photos/weird-and-wo...
In response, trump is
"a billionaire" but you can't see his taxes
"a genius" but you can't see his grades and people were threatened if they released them
"graduated first in his class" at Wharton, but isn't mentioned on the Wharton Dean’s List for that year
"only started with a $1m loan from his father", but we know his father continuously funded his income and failures starting from when he was 3 giving him over $420m
and of course "exonerated" but you can't see the Mueller report.
My favourite NK lie about Kim Jong Il is the weather one. Shame he didn’t use his powers to prevent the 5 years of famine caused by droughts and floods...https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/asia/no...
His son Kim jong un has the same amazing abilities, could drive at 3, has written many successful music scores, ould walk at 3 weeks old, talk at 8 weeks old
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/photos/weird-and-wo...
In response, trump is
"a billionaire" but you can't see his taxes
"a genius" but you can't see his grades and people were threatened if they released them
"graduated first in his class" at Wharton, but isn't mentioned on the Wharton Dean’s List for that year
"only started with a $1m loan from his father", but we know his father continuously funded his income and failures starting from when he was 3 giving him over $420m
and of course "exonerated" but you can't see the Mueller report.
I still can’t believe Donald got elected. He’s beyond parody. Even South Park gave up!
djc206 said:
My favourite NK lie about Kim Jong Il is the weather one. Shame he didn’t use his powers to prevent the 5 years of famine caused by droughts and floods...
I still can’t believe Donald got elected. He’s beyond parody. Even South Park gave up!
At the time of election no. Looking back with hindsight, one can see how, as everything comes out, as there are still a significant number of people supporting him. The question now is can the Dems beat him in 2020 as he continues the same tactics. If they stick to heathcare and taxes, probably as that seems to be doing well for them. Worked well in the mid terms, carries on doing well as seen in Louisiana yesterday. Dems held a seat Trump won by 18 points, & the GOP lost a seat Trump won by 17 points.I still can’t believe Donald got elected. He’s beyond parody. Even South Park gave up!
Trump's attempt to expand offshore oil and gas development has been declared unlawful. A federal judge has ruled that an executive order by Trump that lifted an Obama-era ban on oil and gas drilling in the Arctic Ocean and North Atlantic coast was unlawful
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/03/30/climate/trump-o...
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/03/30/climate/trump-o...
New poll shows 71% don't believe the mueller report exonerated trump
https://thehill.com/homenews/sunday-talk-shows/436...
https://thehill.com/homenews/sunday-talk-shows/436...
Just after trump threatened to shut down "large sections" of the U.S.-Mexico border, the U.S. is cutting off federal aid to Guatemala, El Salvador and Honduras in response to what Trump described as incoming migrant caravans from those countries
https://edition.cnn.com/2019/03/30/politics/state-...
'Many people' are saying that removing aid from these countries will encourage people to leave and try to seek asylum in the US rather than stay. It will appeal to trumps base though.
https://edition.cnn.com/2019/03/30/politics/state-...
'Many people' are saying that removing aid from these countries will encourage people to leave and try to seek asylum in the US rather than stay. It will appeal to trumps base though.
Byker28i said:
Probably what will more hurt trump (seeing as he's playing golf again this weekend), is the report about how much and how he cheats at golf
https://nypost.com/2019/03/30/trump-is-the-worlds-...
Indeed.https://nypost.com/2019/03/30/trump-is-the-worlds-...
Who would’ve thought. . .
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/golf/47766273
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