45th President of the United States, Donald Trump. (Vol 6)
Discussion
Tony33 said:
Challo said:
Apart from Tax Cuts, and getting some money for a border wall its a struggle to understand what they have done in the past 2 years. No real major policies have been introduced and the only success has been on growth of the economy but this is a continuation of the work done since the recession.
They have been quite busy getting rid of those pesky regulations on safety, workers rights and the environment which are all bad for business. Should ensure lots more donations for the 2020 campaign.https://www.brookings.edu/interactives/tracking-de...
paulguitar said:
Things the 'president' called people and entities before 8 AM today:
- Joe Scarborough "Psycho" and "Angry, Dumb and Sick"
- Democrats "totally insane"
- New York Times "Fake News" and "Enemy of the People"
- Paul Krugman "stupid"
- Twitter "very discriminatory"
Also falsely claimed NYT apologized to him (it didn't) - Joe Scarborough "Psycho" and "Angry, Dumb and Sick"
- Democrats "totally insane"
- New York Times "Fake News" and "Enemy of the People"
- Paul Krugman "stupid"
- Twitter "very discriminatory"
Interesting article, what was missed from the Mueller report
https://www.politico.com/story/2019/04/23/mueller-...
The ex wife of a former Russian energy official sent an unsolicited email to Mueller last year claiming that, in 2015, her husband asked her to reach out to Ivanka “on behalf of Russian officials” who wanted to offer Trump “land in Crimea.”
Annie Donaldson, chief of staff to former White House counsel Don McGahn, appears throughout Mueller’s report in some of its most critical moments, often as the White House aide who took some of the most critical and contemporaneous notes.
Washington Post is reporting that trump is privately worried Don McGahn's testimony could lead to his impeachment, Trump is trying to close down oversight everywhere, but his power to do this isn't limitless. And that's making him angry
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2019/04/23...
https://www.politico.com/story/2019/04/23/mueller-...
The ex wife of a former Russian energy official sent an unsolicited email to Mueller last year claiming that, in 2015, her husband asked her to reach out to Ivanka “on behalf of Russian officials” who wanted to offer Trump “land in Crimea.”
Annie Donaldson, chief of staff to former White House counsel Don McGahn, appears throughout Mueller’s report in some of its most critical moments, often as the White House aide who took some of the most critical and contemporaneous notes.
Washington Post is reporting that trump is privately worried Don McGahn's testimony could lead to his impeachment, Trump is trying to close down oversight everywhere, but his power to do this isn't limitless. And that's making him angry
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2019/04/23...
Iran sanctions waivers to expire on May 2nd and will not be renewed as many had been expecting. China and Turkey say they will continue importing Iranian oil anyway: https://www.ibtimes.com/china-turkey-defy-us-will-...
The Indian government has issued the slightly cryptic statement “We are adequately prepared to deal with the impact of this decision.” Which if my Indian to English translator is working correctly means 'we have no intention of going along with your crazy plan but will smile a lot and be very nice about it': https://www.hindustantimes.com/business-news/will-...
Going to be interesting to see how this plays out. If America decides to employ their sanctions it leaves room for tit for tat retaliation but there is also the question of how the Chinese, Turks and Indians will choose pay for their oil. Will it be through purpose made companies that have no exposure to American markets? If so then how far down the supply chain are America willing to pursue this?
A quick google threw up this interesting clue. Last month the Duma passed legislation to approve it's Swift alternative for international use, it is an interbank messaging system designed specifically to ensure that banks and companies can operate normally regardless of American sanctions:
The Indian government has issued the slightly cryptic statement “We are adequately prepared to deal with the impact of this decision.” Which if my Indian to English translator is working correctly means 'we have no intention of going along with your crazy plan but will smile a lot and be very nice about it': https://www.hindustantimes.com/business-news/will-...
Going to be interesting to see how this plays out. If America decides to employ their sanctions it leaves room for tit for tat retaliation but there is also the question of how the Chinese, Turks and Indians will choose pay for their oil. Will it be through purpose made companies that have no exposure to American markets? If so then how far down the supply chain are America willing to pursue this?
A quick google threw up this interesting clue. Last month the Duma passed legislation to approve it's Swift alternative for international use, it is an interbank messaging system designed specifically to ensure that banks and companies can operate normally regardless of American sanctions:
article said:
Aksakov confirmed that they had already started reaching out their international partners to use their new financial messaging system. The parliamentarian said that Russia was in talks with Iran, Turkey, China, India about the joint use of the system.
My my, what convenient timing. Someone's on the ball here and it's not the Americans.Tony33 said:
Challo said:
Apart from Tax Cuts, and getting some money for a border wall its a struggle to understand what they have done in the past 2 years. No real major policies have been introduced and the only success has been on growth of the economy but this is a continuation of the work done since the recession.
They have been quite busy getting rid of those pesky regulations on safety, workers rights and the environment which are all bad for business. Should ensure lots more donations for the 2020 campaign.https://www.brookings.edu/interactives/tracking-de...
It looks like we'll be seeing how well trump has loaded the legal system with favourable judges.
Mnuchin has refused to hand over trumps tax returns to the house ways and means committee.
https://www.politico.com/story/2019/04/23/donald-t...
The Washington Post are reporting that the White House will fight against Judiciary subpoenas for Don McGahn and other aides who testified in front of Mueller
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/white-hous...
Mnuchin has refused to hand over trumps tax returns to the house ways and means committee.
https://www.politico.com/story/2019/04/23/donald-t...
The Washington Post are reporting that the White House will fight against Judiciary subpoenas for Don McGahn and other aides who testified in front of Mueller
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/white-hous...
House Ways & Means member Lloyd Doggett on Treasury missing the deadline for Trump's tax returns: "More obstruction! President Trump and his enablers are simply engaged in obstructing the performance of a ministerial duty that the requested returns ‘shall’ be provided."
House Oversight Chair Elijah Cummings: "This administration has done everything in its power and used every means necessary to block the Congress from getting the information that we need to do our job ... He's trampling on the Constitution. No doubt about it."
Meanwhile the Russians are still doing their best for trump.
A network of more than 5,000 pro-Trump Twitter bots railed against the “Russiagate hoax” shortly after the release of Mueller's report last week
https://www.nbcnews.com/tech/tech-news/after-muell...
House Oversight Chair Elijah Cummings: "This administration has done everything in its power and used every means necessary to block the Congress from getting the information that we need to do our job ... He's trampling on the Constitution. No doubt about it."
Meanwhile the Russians are still doing their best for trump.
A network of more than 5,000 pro-Trump Twitter bots railed against the “Russiagate hoax” shortly after the release of Mueller's report last week
https://www.nbcnews.com/tech/tech-news/after-muell...
Trump claims he's innocent, yet in the last two days has
- Ignored the 2nd deadline for Trump's tax returns
- Sued the Oversight committee. & Trump's accounting firm
- Told Carl Kline not to testify before the Oversight committee.
- Decided to fight a Judiciary committee. subpoena for McGahn to testify
Donald J. Trump
@realDonaldTrump
You mean the Stock Market hit an all-time record high today and they’re actually talking impeachment!? Will I ever be given credit for anything by the Fake News Media or Radical Liberal Dems? NO COLLUSION!
The stock market went up 210% under Clinton. He was still impeached for lying about an affair.
@realDonaldTrump
You mean the Stock Market hit an all-time record high today and they’re actually talking impeachment!? Will I ever be given credit for anything by the Fake News Media or Radical Liberal Dems? NO COLLUSION!
The stock market went up 210% under Clinton. He was still impeached for lying about an affair.
Kushner joined in yesterday, saying that Russia’s interference in the 2016 presidential campaign was just a “couple of Facebook ads” and said the investigation of it was far more damaging to the U.S. than the intrusion itself
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/23/us/politics/jar...
Facebook estimated that Russia-backed ads and social media posts reached 126 million Americans during the election, only about 10 million fewer than voted in 2016. Moreover, Russians hacked accounts of the Democratic National Committee and leaked damaging information about Mr. Trump’s opponent, Hillary Clinton, at critical moments during the campaign.
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/23/us/politics/jar...
Facebook estimated that Russia-backed ads and social media posts reached 126 million Americans during the election, only about 10 million fewer than voted in 2016. Moreover, Russians hacked accounts of the Democratic National Committee and leaked damaging information about Mr. Trump’s opponent, Hillary Clinton, at critical moments during the campaign.
Kline has refused to respond to his subpoena
Former White House personnel security director Carl Kline received a subpoena for a closed hearing after a longtime employee in the White House security clearance office, Tricia Newbold, told lawmakers that she and other colleagues had denied 25 applications for clearances only to see their denials overturned by supervisors.
The House Oversight and Reform Committee chairman, Rep. Elijah Cummings (D-Md.), said in a statement, "I intend to consult with House counsel and committee members about scheduling a vote on contempt."
https://www.latimes.com/politics/la-na-pol-subpoen...
Why consult, just do it.
Contempt of Congress is defined here. Defendant can be arrested by the Sergeant-at-Arms. If DOJ refuses to prosecute, Congress can refer to a Federal judge who can also hold person in contempt and jail him/her.
https://www.law.cornell.edu/wex/contempt_of_congre...
Also here it's reported Cummings said:
Cummings added. “To date, the White House has refused to produce a single piece of paper or a single witness in any of the committee’s investigations this entire year.”
https://www.politico.com/story/2019/04/23/white-ho...
Former White House personnel security director Carl Kline received a subpoena for a closed hearing after a longtime employee in the White House security clearance office, Tricia Newbold, told lawmakers that she and other colleagues had denied 25 applications for clearances only to see their denials overturned by supervisors.
The House Oversight and Reform Committee chairman, Rep. Elijah Cummings (D-Md.), said in a statement, "I intend to consult with House counsel and committee members about scheduling a vote on contempt."
https://www.latimes.com/politics/la-na-pol-subpoen...
Why consult, just do it.
Contempt of Congress is defined here. Defendant can be arrested by the Sergeant-at-Arms. If DOJ refuses to prosecute, Congress can refer to a Federal judge who can also hold person in contempt and jail him/her.
https://www.law.cornell.edu/wex/contempt_of_congre...
Also here it's reported Cummings said:
Cummings added. “To date, the White House has refused to produce a single piece of paper or a single witness in any of the committee’s investigations this entire year.”
https://www.politico.com/story/2019/04/23/white-ho...
Byker28i said:
Donald J. Trump
@realDonaldTrump
You mean the Stock Market hit an all-time record high today and they’re actually talking impeachment!? Will I ever be given credit for anything by the Fake News Media or Radical Liberal Dems? NO COLLUSION!
The stock market went up 210% under Clinton. He was still impeached for lying about an affair.
Who gives a toss about the Stock Market anyway, apart from the gullible fools and greedy buggers who play it? Much more interested to see Trump suing his own accountancy firm, getting the blame in early. @realDonaldTrump
You mean the Stock Market hit an all-time record high today and they’re actually talking impeachment!? Will I ever be given credit for anything by the Fake News Media or Radical Liberal Dems? NO COLLUSION!
The stock market went up 210% under Clinton. He was still impeached for lying about an affair.
Still amazes me that these people are willing to very publicly commit career suicide for Trump.
Do they actually believe he'll have their back once they've done what he wants or they've outlived their usefulness? Where is his track record of that? His track record glaringly shows the exact opposite!
How can they believe he's a man of honesty/integrity when the reason they are facing subpoenas is because of Trump wanting them to lie or obstruct justice?
As has be said before, it's similar to a cult. But I'd always believed cult members to be vulnerable or damaged people looking for something in their lives, not high level government employees, lawyers and judges etc...
Do they actually believe he'll have their back once they've done what he wants or they've outlived their usefulness? Where is his track record of that? His track record glaringly shows the exact opposite!
How can they believe he's a man of honesty/integrity when the reason they are facing subpoenas is because of Trump wanting them to lie or obstruct justice?
As has be said before, it's similar to a cult. But I'd always believed cult members to be vulnerable or damaged people looking for something in their lives, not high level government employees, lawyers and judges etc...
Bill said:
Gameface said:
If there's any integrity left in America and they want to show it to the world, they need to push Trump back 10 times harder.
So far the so called "checks and balances" run on partisan lines.Gassing Station | News, Politics & Economics | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff