Khan

True. But I wasn't necessarily referring to EVERY person in the military. I was talking mostly about the ones at the very top. But I can see how my previous statements might come across as over-generalizing, so I do apologize for that.

SMH.

A Humana salesman at Walmart?

I feel like we'd be heading toward a real "A Face in the Crowd" moment if he were to attempt that. "Said Mr. Pot to Mr. Kettle."

Yep. I shouldn't give that man credit for being savvy, but I feel like Trump looked at his options and felt he had no choice BUT to sign, lest he wanted to add fuel to the "Trump is Putin's bitch" fire. Of course, unless he's worked out something privately with them, the Russians will end up putting him on THEIR (s)hit list as well. Boy, I hope Trump is really regretting running for president. IA. On the one hand, we all know how the military REALLY feels about gays and transgendered people. ("Don't ask, don't tell," anyone?) But, OTOH, a soldier IS a soldier, and I think even your most hard-core, right-wing, conservative war hawk can't help but appreciate, however begrudgingly, anyone who risks life and limb in the name of protecting our country. And now I hear Trump is coming for Murkowski, who's chairperson of the Senate committee that could determine, among other things, whether his candidates for the Department of the Interior are approved, and whether his precious policy rollbacks for the energy industry will see the metaphorical light of day. And all because she thought her constituents in Alaska deserved a better deal than Ahab's "skinny repeal." Yeah, Donny, that's gonna work out REAL well fer ya.

I'm starting to wonder whether McCain's actions have been some calculated form of payback for the comments Trump made about him during the campaign. Trust me, it comes from years of practice.

I have a feeling that might be the case here. Quiet as it's kept, but I think the military and intelligence communities decided some time ago they needed to act independently of Trump on these matters. If and when we ARE attacked by North Korea or other nemesis, I doubt the Pentagon would want to be caught unaware or unprepared to retaliate (even if they have to do so covertly and without Trump's say-so).

Oh, that Trump. If he isn't breaking up HIS home, he's breaking up someone else's. Khan (to Trump): "You're going after who? To do what? Oh, your goose is as good as cooked!". (Srsly, if that fool believes he could wage war against the GOP in Congress like that and win, then he's gonna need all the luck (and hopefully, medication) he can get.) To the surprise and sympathy of no one. (Sorry, Reince. You lie down with dogs, you wake up with fleas.)

Score one for the Mooch.

Yep, that would be the stance. To this day, he believes the NYC law enforcement community were right and just in their handling of that particular case; so, again, it shouldn't surprise anyone to hear him advocate for police brutality, especially for "illegals" and POC. The truth is, New Yorkers, by and large, have despised Trump for decades, stretching all the way back to when Papa Fred was still alive and at the Trump Organization. Even during Trump's big '80's heyday, the only ones who weren't enamored with His Royal Orange Gaudiness were those from his own hometown. Everyone else bought into the hype. That's what I think as well. I won't say the GOP won't keep trying to repeal and/or replace Obamacare, but I do suspect that'll be on the back-burner for the time being, as they refocus on tax reform and other things.

That IS sweet. Thanks, dragonflies!

"Quick of the Night." Wasn't that the name of some talk show back in the '80's? Thanks, Wendy, for the link to the video. Of course, I loved seeing McConnell remaining absolutely still and silent after McCain cast his vote. (Oh, the thoughts that must've been burning in that turtle's mind....). But I also loved seeing Schumer waving off the applause. Not saying I, myself, wouldn't have cheered, but probably not inside the Senate chamber. There's a better place for that kind of celebrating, y'know? Given his public stance on the Central Park Five -- which he still refuses to apologize for (because, like, that would show weakness, okay?) -- I'm not a bit surprised.

Now, why on earth would someone vote for something that 1) he knows would be terrible and 2) he understands would not become law? I mean, can things BE any more bizarre??

"It's the Democrats' fault!" Is the ACA perfect? Hell no. But don't blame the Dems, Mitchie-poo. They're not the ones who drafted this "skinny" bill that made the gas chambers at Auschwitz look humane by comparison. Straight from the Turtle's mouth: "Our friends on the other side decided early on they didn't want to engage with us in a serious way, a serious way to help those suffering under Obamacare." Look who's talking! Lord knows I wasn't always in Obama's corner, but it's no secret how the GOP decided on the very night he was elected to obstruct the hell out of anything he even THOUGHT of doing as President. McConman and his cronies were set on sabotage from day damn one; and to quote the late, great Beverlee McKinsey: "if they're bent out of shape it's because, for once, somebody beat 'em at their own game." Could you or someone post? I MUST see the look on Ahab's face after the White Whale bested him once more.

Back in the '70's, when "All in the Family" was still the number-one show on TV, there was a tongue-in-cheek "Archie Bunker for President" campaign. I didn't think it was funny when I first heard about it, and I definitely don't think it's funny now.

Up Next: No more gay marriages! (This country sucks.)

I wouldn't be surprised to learn it's more than just a rumor. I figured the Senate had shot down the bill when I saw the Turtle's neck turn bright red. Oh, well. Back to the old drawing board, eh, Mitch?

Like you said, all the Stoner party wants or cares about is free tuition and legal weed. Otherwise, they're waiting in line to buy college theses from Droz. Which is as it should be. I mean, she shouldn't be allowed a free pass on anything just because she was once he. I mean, I'm glad Caitlyn chose not to hide her truth from the world any longer...but she's still a major dick (no pun intended).

Next thing you know, they'll ban transgendered persons from holding down other gov't. jobs or running for political office.

I feel the same way. Lord KNOWS I'll never understand why anyone would choose to serve the military for this miserable country of ours. But hey, if you wanna go overseas and fight terrorists and you just HAPPEN to be transgendered (or gay, or non-Caucasian), be my guest!

LOL. But seriously. What IS the rationale for denying anyone the right to defend their country (even a godforsaken one such as ours) in times of war and against enemies both foreign and domestic? How is allowing a gay or transgendered person to serve on the battle lines a threat to everyone else's safety and security? I just can't understand the dilemma here.

Agree. Proving that there IS justice somewhere in this cuckoo, laugh-in world.

Making a quick 'Rexit' I am so ready for this circus to fold up its tent and move on.

I figured those jackasses would go there. This is the sort of behavior that makes people like Angela Merkel feel like the rest of the world is pretty much on its own now.

So TrumpCo. bags one more Wall Street crony. Still okay with that, Trump Nation?