The Politics Thread

[Vee]

It's not all a distraction and a clever ploy. These people are often just blundering idiots.

 

As for how the media treats Pence, the plain facts are that most people (myself included) will see getting just Trump out as a relief. I can continue to hold Pence accountable and still feel that as well. Where the media goes for there will be on us staying vigilant and them as well, but do I think they will fall in love with him long-term? Not based on what I have seen of Mike Pence, the ladies' man.

Edited February 17, 2017 by Vee

[DRW50]

RIP Bob Michel.

 

http://www.politico.com/story/2017/02/bob-michel-dies-former-gop-house-leader-234936

[DramatistDreamer]

Well, the Trump administration is already raiding Standing Rock, according to eyewitness reports.

 

And the Trump administration denies the reports about thinking of mobilizing the National Guard raid but does anyone except the fools who voted for this clown believe a word out of his prevaricating mouth??

Edited February 17, 2017 by DramatistDreamer

[Roman]

IA. a ploy to get the news off f his and his people's ties to Russian officials. 

[MissLlanviewPA]

 

One of the good ones. RIP. 

[JaneAusten]

I have no idea if this account is true, but I believe it.

[Ponds]

If the Republicans actually wanted Pence in the White House, they should allow the independent  investigation of the Russian connection.  If anything showed up, with the help of the Democrats, they could impeach Trump and have their savior in Pence.  I don't think they're ready to stand up Bannon and his bullies yet.

[marceline]

Vee pretty much brought me around to his way of thinking. There's very little rhyme or reason to all this chaos. Or more accurately there are so many varying objectives by warring factions that there's no overall plan. That said, I think it's important to never let up on the discussion about Russia. That seems to be the key to bringing him down. Like has been stated above they already seem to be in the beginning of a Pence pivot.

Edited February 17, 2017 by marceline

[NothinButAttitude]

Chaffetz won't investigate Trump/Russia but is still fixated on HRC's emails. 

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https://mic.com/articles/168923/chaffetz-won-t-investigate-flynn-s-russia-ties-but-he-s-going-after-clinton-s-emails#.YiSRwgsg9

Edited February 17, 2017 by Nothin'ButAttitude

[Khan]

And the GOP thinks the Democrats need to move on?

[JaneAusten]

Probably a way to keep the base juiced up.

[NothinButAttitude]

I think it'll keep the Trump lovers juiced up, but I doubt it'll impress moderate Republicans, those who voted for change, or those who voted against HRC juiced up. Many of them are FINALLY seeing the light as the rest of America has. 

 

Chaffetz is stupid b/c you'd think after that town hall where he got chewed out by his own voters, he'd spearhead this investigation. He's practically driving a nail in his own coffin and political career, which is the only plus side to this matter. 

[GregNYC]

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Twinks4Trump’s Lucian Wintrich is now a credentialed White House reporter

 

Twinks4Trump’s Wintrich was announced by Gateway Pundit’s Hoft on Monday and both attended the White House briefing on the same day.

The Gateway Pundit’s new White House correspondent is now attending press briefings, and it’s unclear how “brand strategist and digital creative” Lucian Wintrich, who frequently refers to the new president endearingly as “daddy,” will approach this responsibility.

[marceline]

 

The GOP loves to claim that any opposition comes from paid protesters but Utah just lost a major convention that has been in Salt Lake City for 20 years and generated $45 million dollars because of Republicans desire to sell off public lands.

Edited February 17, 2017 by marceline

[Roman]

Trump is all in on bullying the MSM to goosestep like him.....but it's their own fault. they stuck him in there (with exceptions) and NOW, since the day he called a reporter a sleaze, feel it is their duty to call him out...after ignoring him lying through his teeth for two years.