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So it looks like Trump will sign the sanctions bill.

 

http://www.politico.com/story/2017/07/28/trump-signs-russia-sanctions-bill-into-law-241110

 

I bet that's really going to sting him, as it would have gone through whether he vetoed it or not. Now he has to pretend he was all for it rather than be completely humiliated. 

11 hours ago, Khan said:

 

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).

 

The IC declared war on Donnie when he stood up at the CIA memorial wall cracking jokes about his inauguration while his paid sycophants laughed in the background. The FBI started coming for him the day he fired Comey. I'm guessing his little stunt with tweeting military policy was the last straw for the armed forces. 

8 hours ago, Khan said:

 

And I agree.  But I also think the military would have no other option.  Trump simply cannot be trusted in matters pertaining to our protection against enemies from abroad; and if the Pentagon and the IC can't see WHY he can't be trusted at this point, it's because they don't want to see it.

 

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'm not wondering about it at all.....IMPO that's EXACTLY why he did it.to teach that POS a lesson.....you don;t talk [!@#$%^&*] about someone and think it won;t come back to rip out that funky ass of yours. he did it to himself......and the worst for Trump is yet to come. 

7 hours ago, DRW50 said:

So it looks like Trump will sign the sanctions bill.

 

http://www.politico.com/story/2017/07/28/trump-signs-russia-sanctions-bill-into-law-241110

 

I bet that's really going to sting him, as it would have gone through whether he vetoed it or not. Now he has to pretend he was all for it rather than be completely humiliated. 

 

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.

 

1 hour ago, marceline said:

The IC declared war on Donnie when he stood up at the CIA memorial wall cracking jokes about his inauguration while his paid sycophants laughed in the background. The FBI started coming for him the day he fired Comey. I'm guessing his little stunt with tweeting military policy was the last straw for the armed forces. 

 

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.

 

1 hour ago, Roman said:

you don;t talk [!@#$%^&*] about someone and think it won;t come back to rip out that funky ass of yours.

 

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.

Edited July 29, 20178 yr by Khan

apparently, he now wants to go after the entire GOP. 

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."

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If a new HealthCare Bill is not approved quickly, BAILOUTS for Insurance Companies and BAILOUTS for Members of Congress will end very soon!

It looks like the Right isn't finished with going after Obamacare.

 

http://www.politico.com/story/2017/07/29/senate-republicans-obamacare-repeal-241128

 

 

Trump's been lashing out on Twitter with threats and wanting the Senate to change to a simple majority vote 

 

They're never going to stop until they get what they want. They never do. 

How can anyone feel secure with such a man as Trump at the helm?? He's actually terrorizing people over healthcare. You know what that makes him?

 

Trump threatens once more to end required payments to insurance companies unless lawmakers overhaul health law. https://t.co/DvDG7pVtbC

— The Associated Press (@AP) July 29, 2017

 

Which is probably why Sally Yates feels that the Judiciary needs protection...from Trump.

 

Sally Yates: Protect the Justice Department From President Trump

 

 

Trump needs to cut the congressional exemption to the Obamacare & take away the congress' great healthcare benefits

Edited July 29, 20178 yr by OLTL #1 fan

2 hours ago, Roman said:

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If a new HealthCare Bill is not approved quickly, BAILOUTS for Insurance Companies and BAILOUTS for Members of Congress will end very soon!

NY and 16 other states filed against this a few months back. I imagine if they attempt to proceed, the case will be bumped up.

 

Oh and for THOSE WHO HAVE NO CLUE OR DON"T READ, congress already receives insurance through Obamacare. THat was a mandate when the ACA was passed. Oh and for something so bad, they kept themselves exempt from any new healthcare bill proposed and decided to keep Obamacare for themselves. The elites and takers in this country are sitting in the Capital and The White House, not in communities

Edited July 29, 20178 yr by JaneAusten

Just now, JaneAusten said:

NY and 16 other states filed against this a few months back. I imagine if they attempt to proceed, the case will be bumped up.

it is just gobsmacking how stupid this little man is. 

20 minutes ago, Roman said:

it is just gobsmacking how stupid this little man is. 

He's yammering on about abolishing the filibuster. LMAO. McCain left DC and is gone until September.

He just won't stop tweeting. Now he's on China and "the foolish leaders of the past" who let them make billions on trade.