Majore12 Posted November 6, 2016 Share Posted November 6, 2016 Even if we get a Washington outsider inside the White House who is promising to upend that apple cart, do you really think anything about the political process will change? As it stands, any social change needs to go through Washington at some point, so whoever the president is doesn't really matter too much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
august948 Posted November 7, 2016 Share Posted November 7, 2016 If he tries to upend the apple cart you can be sure that the apples will fight back. One of the most interesting things about this election cycle is how some light has been shown on some dark corners. When you hear the Bushes are voting for Clinton you get to see who makes up the 'establishment', even if you already sort of knew. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Majore12 Posted November 9, 2016 Author Share Posted November 9, 2016 Yes, it's official. He's in. Love him or hate him, he's our next president for the next 4 years. What are your thoughts on this? Do you think we're going down or up with him at the helm? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ursula Posted November 9, 2016 Share Posted November 9, 2016 That was to be expected. But the answer to your question, in my opinion, would be down! All the way. I have never really been a supporter of the man, but I do think he was the lesser of the two idiots evils. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naviguessor Posted November 9, 2016 Share Posted November 9, 2016 Ursula, What draws you to this forum? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plumber2 Posted November 12, 2016 Share Posted November 12, 2016 To me it feels probably like what the french citizens felt during the fall of France in WWII, watching the Nazis march down the Champs Elysee. I'm that guy in the classic photo, crying as they march by. Really can't say much of anything else right now. I don't even want to be around people. A big dark cloud has settled upon us. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Dogs Posted November 14, 2016 Share Posted November 14, 2016 Trump's likely to force Mexico pay $$$ for the US/Mexico Border Wall: deport ALL of the 11 million illegal immigrants, aggressively cut the budget including the out-of-control government spending, finally repeal that horrible Obamacare garbage. I'll go even further: He wins reelection in 2020 by double digits & possibly carrying 35 to 42 states. 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plumber2 Posted November 19, 2016 Share Posted November 19, 2016 Or he'll lead us to economic ruin. Cutting taxes for corporations from 33% to 15% while the CEO's respond, "Why thank you very much., our stockholders will be very appreciative to you". And yes, Obamacare is horrible garbage, since it was designed by and written for the insurance companies, hoping for, yes just hoping that they would cover the uninsurable with affordable health care, but of course they couldn't. It was a failed business model, designed for the insurance companies to manage. It's unfortunate that they couldn't (or possibly wouldn't) manage it for their benefit. So let's go back to open markets with companies selling cheap hollow, and worthless coverage to unsuspecting families only to be cancelled after their first really big claim. Oh and about that wall dog. Are you expecting the landowners in south Texas to just hand over their property for this wall easement? Will you be okay with eminent domain?(government confiscation) for this easement. And then some type of private corporation to build and manage this wall, because as your party has alluded to so many times, the government is not good at this kind of stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plumber2 Posted November 19, 2016 Share Posted November 19, 2016 As much as I disagree with the Bushes on just about everything, at least they can spot a con artist when they see one. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
(Otto Mation) Posted January 20, 2017 Share Posted January 20, 2017 By Abby Livingston, The Texas Tribune OXON HILL, Md. (Texas Tribune) — An estimated 12,000 people adorned in cowboy hats, boots, furs, formal wear and an occasional “Make America Great Again” ballcap contributed to a jovial scene at the Texas State Society’s Black Tie and Boots Ball, just outside of the city limits of Washington, D.C., on Thursday night. For the largest red state in the country, there was reason to celebrate on the eve of a Republican takeover of the White House. “Ladies and gentlemen, I promise you that in a Donald Trump administration, there will be no bullshit,” said former Texas Tech basketball coach Bobby Knight from the stage. The Texas State Society president, U.S. Rep. Roger Williams, R-Austin, concurred: “Does he need to repeat that?” But mostly, members of the Texas delegation on the scene were careful to take a bipartisan tone. “Any time there’s a peaceful transfer of power, it’s good,” said a smiling U.S. Rep. Randy Weber of Friendswood. Weber, like many in attendance, sported a felt black cowboy hat with his tuxedo. Many of his colleagues and statewide officials were also at the ball: Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, Attorney General Ken Paxton, and U.S. Reps. Joe Barton of Ennis, Blake Farenthold of Corpus Christi, Bill Flores of Bryan, Louie Gohmert of Tyler and Kenny Marchant of Coppell. U.S. Rep. Bill Flores, R-Bryan, poses for a photo with the Lil’ Wranglers of College Station at the Black Tie and Boots Ball.Allison Shelley for the Texas TribuneDemocratic members were scarce, but U.S. Rep. Gene Green of Houston attended the ball with his wife. They said it was their sixth Black Tie and Boots Ball, and Green empathized with Williams’ logistical tasks for the night — Green served as president of the society during President Obama’s 2013 second inauguration. “Four years ago, I was in Roger Williams’ place, and I’m glad he’s doing it this year,” Green said. The Beach Boys were the headline entertainment, performing hits like “Surfer Girl,” “Surfin’ U.S.A.,” “Be True to Your School,” “Little Deuce Coupe” and “Don’t Worry Baby.” Flores said the iconic band was emblematic of a country coming together after a divisive election. “There’s a new sense of optimism in the country, and so the songs they sang bring back the optimistic attitude Americans used to have.” This article originally appeared in The Texas Tribune at https://www.texastribune.org/2017/01/19/texans-celebrate-trump-black-tie-and-boots-ball/. The post Texans celebrate Trump at Black Tie and Boots Ball appeared first on Covering Katy News. View the full article Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H.Ham Posted January 20, 2017 Share Posted January 20, 2017 [<a href=”//storify.com/impactnews_cyf/here-s-what-texans-are-saying-about-president-trum” target=”_blank”>View the story “Here’s what Texans are saying about President Trump’s inauguration” on Storify</a>] The post Here’s what Texans are saying about President Trump’s inauguration appeared first on Community Impact Newspaper. View the full article Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
(Otto Mation) Posted January 21, 2017 Share Posted January 21, 2017 Move Designed to Head Off Future Problems WASHINGTON (AaronLayman.com) – Well that didn’t take long! The proposed FHA premium reduction has been halted by the Trump administration. Mortgageee Letter 2017-07 was issued within hours of Mr. Trump being sworn into office. The scheduled 25-basis point premium cut was slated to take effect January 27, a parting gift of the outgoing administration. The FHA premium reduction appeared ill-timed and more of a knee-jerk reaction to the recent spike in rates. Of course the housing industry is never one to waste an opportunity to juice sales, so many mortgage loan officers had cheered the news. The Mortgage Bankers Association was quick to respond to the news, reaching out to the new administration. I can see both sides of this argument, but the unfortunate truth is that the FHA premium reduction was indeed ill-timed, particularly when we are already dealing with an echo-bubble in housing. FHA loans have been getting more risky, not less, because the inflated nature of house prices across the country puts more marginal borrowers at risk of being upside down on their home. Any rational real estate practitioner should be able to understand this basic point. When house prices are outpacing incomes, the solution is not to inflate the price of homes even further. This is part of the problem with FHA loans, which have been loosening their restrictions, attempting to keep borrowers within reach of inflated home prices. This piece from summer of 2016 explains the giddiness of the housing gurus, as FHA loans were getting approved at increasing rates even before the premium reduction was proposed. This would suggest that premium reductions were not needed. What is concerning is the fact that FHA only requires a 3 and a half percent down payment to begin with. FHA rates are often lower than those for conventional buyers putting 20% down because of the government subsidy, and applicants only need a 580 credit score to qualify. When things go south, and they eventually will, taxpayers will be on the hook for the losses when those marginal borrowers default on the loans. The FHA program received a $1.7 billion injection (aka bailout) back in 2013, a lingering result of the last housing collapse. The FHA previously cut premiums back in 2015, sparking a big jump in the share of FHA-backed loans. The share of FHA loans is still hovering above longer-term averages. Not surprisingly, the 2015 premium reduction also spurred home price increases, thereby reducing home affordability and the stated objective of the premium reductions. I welcome the halt to the FHA premium cut. I think it was a poorly-timed gimmick. The FHA program is already stretching “affordability” too far and inflating the prices of homes. It will be interesting to see if the new administration is equally concerned about another problem plaguing the U.S. housing market, that of money laundering by foreign nationals into U.S. homes. This is another big problem with artificial house price inflation, one that will likely to continue be hidden from the public view. The post Layman’s Analysis: FHA Premium Cut Halted by Trump appeared first on Covering Katy News. View the full article Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H.Ham Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 Texas Central Partners confirmed today that company officials have been in touch with the new White House administration team regarding its proposed high-speed rail project from Houston to Dallas. The president’s team is looking at airports, highways and other infrastructure projects that could receive support during President Donald Trump’s term. He signed an executive order today titled, “Expediting Environmental Reviews and Approvals for High Priority Infrastructure Projects.” According to Texas Central, the $12 billion, 240-mile passenger train is on that list of projects. “Infrastructure investment strengthens our economic platform, makes America more competitive, creates millions of jobs, increases wages for American […] The post Does Donald Trump want to help fund Texas Central’s high-speed rail project? appeared first on Community Impact Newspaper. View the full article Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Dogs Posted March 1, 2017 Share Posted March 1, 2017 If POTUS Trump is successful in boosting the US economic situation, bringing millions of jobs back to the United States & finally getting rid of illegal immigration once & for all: in the likelihood of Trump winning reelection in 2020, will he able to get double digits against whoever the Dems put up ? A.) YES: he needs between 56 to 60% in reelection B.) NO: the country is too divided Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunstar Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 3 hours ago, Blue Dogs said: If POTUS Trump is successful in boosting the US economic situation, bringing millions of jobs back to the United States & finally getting rid of illegal immigration once & for all: in the likelihood of Trump winning reelection in 2020, will he able to get double digits against whoever the Dems put up ? A.) YES: he needs between 56 to 60% in reelection B.) NO: the country is too divided Can someone more knowledgeable explain to me why our economy was perceived to be in such bad shape at the end of the Obama administration compared to where it was when he started? I find this completely baffling, 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UtterlyUrban Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 1 hour ago, Sunstar said: Can someone more knowledgeable explain to me why our economy was perceived to be in such bad shape at the end of the Obama administration compared to where it was when he started? I find this completely baffling, You can take the various partisan sources for what they are worth. However, a google search on "Obama real wages" surfaces many articles across the spectrum of legitimacy. In my view the "economy" isn't about the economy but rather about real wages for real people. Since 2008, did they rise? You can do your own research and sort through your own data and sift the partisan mud to reach your own conclusions. Many would say that real wages fell under Obama and that led to Trump. Many others would say that statement is untrue. After research, you may agree or not, but I think that talk of real wages for " real" people is central to the discussion (not the economy broadly). Voters vote with their pocketbook. And I personally believe that they voted for Trump because their pocketbooks, in real dollars, are smaller after 8 years of Obama. But, I am not smart enough to prove it. I can only try to synthesis what I read (much of which is contradictory). here is one place to start: http://www.zerohedge.com/news/2016-08-10/inconvenient-jobs-revisions-obama 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 From what I've heard one of the main arguments is the labor participation rate has fallen, which they view as a more accurate economic barometer versus unemployment. They say the unemployment rate doesn't include unemployed people who have simply stopped looking for work because there isn’t any. That may be part of the reason why they stopped looking. It could also be baby boomers retiring. I don’t know, but I’m sure it’s a multitude of reasons. But which is/are the dominant ones? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunstar Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 19 hours ago, UtterlyUrban said: You can take the various partisan sources for what they are worth. However, a google search on "Obama real wages" surfaces many articles across the spectrum of legitimacy. In my view the "economy" isn't about the economy but rather about real wages for real people. Since 2008, did they rise? You can do your own research and sort through your own data and sift the partisan mud to reach your own conclusions. Many would say that real wages fell under Obama and that led to Trump. Many others would say that statement is untrue. After research, you may agree or not, but I think that talk of real wages for " real" people is central to the discussion (not the economy broadly). Voters vote with their pocketbook. And I personally believe that they voted for Trump because their pocketbooks, in real dollars, are smaller after 8 years of Obama. But, I am not smart enough to prove it. I can only try to synthesis what I read (much of which is contradictory). here is one place to start: http://www.zerohedge.com/news/2016-08-10/inconvenient-jobs-revisions-obama Interesting article. I tend to ignore initial BLS statistics until the publish their revisions, which makes you wonder why they didn't wait until they had a better grasp of the data in the first place. On the other hand, I'm not sure how to take an article written by Tyler Durden Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
(Otto Mation) Posted March 5, 2017 Share Posted March 5, 2017 KATY (Houston Chronicle) – Draped in American flags and chanting “lock her up,” dozens of Houston-area supporters of President Donald Trump gathered Saturday morning in Katy to rally around the new commander-in-chief – even as counter-protesters demonstrated against him. The enthusiastic gathering at the Fry Road Park and Ride was part of a nationwide series of similar events intended to strike back at anti-Trump sentiment. “We won,” Houston Area for Donald Trump organizer Cooper Jackson said before the event kickoff. “That’s a point we’re going to try to make.” Bob Holden, a veteran from Willis, came out to stand up to protesters who have vocally opposed the new president. “Any anti-Trump rally is really a criticism of poor and middle-class working people,” he said. “It is time to stop attacking working class people. Every time they criticize Trump they are criticizing the people who voted for him.” Some in the crowd also came out to oppose mainstream media coverage of the Trump administration. “You people are absolutely horrible,” offered one rally-goer. CLICK FOR MORE FROM THE HOUSTON CHRONICLE. The post Trump Supporters Rally in Katy appeared first on Covering Katy News. View the full article Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
(Otto Mation) Posted March 5, 2017 Share Posted March 5, 2017 ‘Silent Majority’ Turns out in Katy KATY (Covering Katy) – Supporters of President Donald Trump held a public rally along Fry Road at the Katy Freeway, Saturday in Katy. “We are supporting Donald Trump and we are supporting his agenda, said Steve Jackson who came to Katy to show support for the President and his policies. The Katy event was just one of many organized pro Trump rallies all over the country on Saturday, and its location left anti-trump organizers scrambling to get their forces from Houston to Katy. Anti Trump Forces Believe Katy Residents Don’t Represent Houston Majority Only a handful of people who opposed Trump showed up in Katy to counter the rally. One of the protesters was Dr. David Michael Smith who said he was a member of the Houston Socialist movement. He claimed the pro Trump rally was held in Katy because the residents here don’t represent the majority of people who live in Houston. “They (Trump supporters) scheduled this out in Katy where it is not nearly as representative of the population of metro Houston,” said Smith. Smith’s words were not heard by the Trump supporters, but they would likely have been considered insulting had the President’s supporters been within earshot when they were spoken. Those who rallied in Katy believe Smith’s view of people who live in Katy is completely wrong. They see themselves as the silent majority. “We’re glad that a silent majority has finally woken up to what is going on in this country,” Jackson said. His wife Pat also noted that Trump supporters wanted to have a positive rally without causing any disruptions. “It’s something positive. We want to go out and support the U.S.A. and make America great again,” Pat Jackson said. Socialist Dr. David Michael Smith came to protest the pro Trump Rally. He believes the people of Katy don’t represent the views of Metro Houston. Others at the Rally echoed that sentiment. “We are here to support our President. God bless him. said Carlin Mothersbaugh who belongs to a group of Katy area Republican women. “A group of our ladies started a little group called Katy Area Trumpsters, and we meet once a month to discuss politics and everything Trump,” she said. We came “to make people aware that we are supporting Donald Trump and we are supporting his agenda,” Steve Jackson said. That was their point. They came armed only with signs, flags and messages on t-shirts. There was no violence and no need for police in riot gear. It was just a roadside rally in Katy, Texas on a Saturday. Pro Trump Rally Anti Trump Rally The post Peaceful Pro Trump Rally Held in Katy appeared first on Covering Katy News. View the full article Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnchad Posted August 19, 2017 Share Posted August 19, 2017 Donald Trump has become the God for his base. No matter what he says or does, his voting block continue to support him. Donald Trump is neither a Democract or a Republican. Well, he was a Democract just few years ago. But he became a Republican to run for the office. While Trump may not be the most popular guy, he does not need to be. His competitors are much less than popular than Trump. Data shows clear indication that he would win again and his base would not vote for anyone in the future if he or she is not a Donald Trump supporter. You think McCain would ever win again? Here is how Trump and Hillary compare: Here is Callitme.com review for Hillary https://www.callitme.com/public/hillary-clinton Here is Callitme review for Trump https://www.callitme.com/public/donald-trump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reporter Posted August 19, 2017 Share Posted August 19, 2017 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purpledevil Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 (edited) https://www.bing.com/images/search?view=detailV2&ccid=hzAu%2fyON&id=1BFA6E503748054DBF6A2D7A6B2631E9D26FE008&thid=OIP.hzAu_yONJ_TPPDufh8j81QEyDM&q=picture+of+hostage+about+to+be+beheaded&simid=608020435672892823&selectedIndex=26 No place for hate? Look across the ocean. Plenty of it over there. Edited August 21, 2017 by Purpledevil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reporter Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 Don't need to look across the ocean. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purpledevil Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 That's only half of the story. Where's the picture of the mob, running at the white people, yielding sticks and screaming pure vile & hatred, which incited this lunatic to hop in his car and do the unthinkable? But that's not what "reporters" are paid for these days, is it? There's only one way for a foreign power to ever take out the United States, and that is to divide it and conquer it. This, dear sir, is the dividing. The conquering is forthcoming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KinkaidAlum Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 Where's the picture? You claim it exists so produce it or shut the hell up with your fake news. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reporter Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 Here they are, purple lunatic. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
august948 Posted February 4, 2020 Share Posted February 4, 2020 I thought about putting this in the Politics section, but it's just too funny. https://www.foxnews.com/politics/schiff-warns-that-trump-could-sell-alaska-to-russia-if-unchecked 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West Timer Posted February 4, 2020 Share Posted February 4, 2020 And exactly who would stop him if he wanted to sell Alaska? The republican controlled Senate? I don't think so. Those buttlickers do as they're told or trumpo the clown will have their heads on a pike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
august948 Posted February 4, 2020 Share Posted February 4, 2020 39 minutes ago, West Timer said: And exactly who would stop him if he wanted to sell Alaska? The republican controlled Senate? I don't think so. Those buttlickers do as they're told or trumpo the clown will have their heads on a pike. The senate would never go for it. Alaska is the reddest of red states. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West Timer Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 (edited) The Senate would sell their own daughter's kittycat for trump to grab if he told them to. Go tell Ms. Moderate Murkowski how 'red' her state is. Alabama is the reddest of states. Just ask that pedofile, Roy Moore who Trump endorsed for the Senate. Oh wait, he's not in Washington these days. Edited February 5, 2020 by West Timer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
august948 Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 4 hours ago, West Timer said: The Senate would sell their own daughter's kittycat for trump to grab if he told them to. Go tell Ms. Moderate Murkowski how 'red' her state is. Alabama is the reddest of states. Just ask that pedofile, Roy Moore who Trump endorsed for the Senate. Oh wait, he's not in Washington these days. The real question is how long we have to endure The Schiff Show.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West Timer Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 (edited) You ain't seen nothin' yet. I know the republicans specialize in: • keeping secrets from Americans • fighting to keep trump's taxes hidden • stonewalling • gumming up the courts • saying trump is wrong, yet do nothing to prevent him from doing it again BUT... Sooner or later Bolton (another one of the dismissed "best and brightest") is going to publicly verify everything Mr. Schiff and the Democrats proved in the republican controlled senate COVER-UP "trial". With any luck, just before November. Ewwww. I hope she washed her hands after touching that piece of garbage. Edited February 5, 2020 by West Timer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
august948 Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 3 hours ago, West Timer said: You ain't seen nothin' yet. I know the republicans specialize in: • keeping secrets from Americans • fighting to keep trump's taxes hidden • stonewalling • gumming up the courts • saying trump is wrong, yet do nothing to prevent him from doing it again BUT... Sooner or later Bolton (another one of the dismissed "best and brightest") is going to publicly verify everything Mr. Schiff and the Democrats proved in the republican controlled senate COVER-UP "trial". With any luck, just before November. Ewwww. I hope she washed her hands after touching that piece of garbage. Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West Timer Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 (edited) Oh look. I can make funny memes too! What a wonderful pastime. Edited February 5, 2020 by West Timer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
august948 Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 3 hours ago, West Timer said: Oh look. I can make funny memes too! What a wonderful pastime. Like the DNC, your messaging is all over the place... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West Timer Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 (edited) That's right, you're a real stable genius when it comes to copy and pasting. Trump has his fingers in many pies, so my messaging regarding his presidency has to be as flexible and varied as he is. Now, since you love memes so much, here's some more funny one's you might enjoy... And please don't be jealous of my genius. 😘 Edited February 6, 2020 by West Timer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
august948 Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 37 minutes ago, West Timer said: That's right, you're a real stable genius when it comes to copy and pasting. Since you love memes so much, here's some more funny one's you might enjoy... And please don't be jealous of my genius. 😘 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West Timer Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 (edited) Oh come on. You're not even trying anymore. Edited February 6, 2020 by West Timer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KinkaidAlum Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 Did anyone think Trump would ban Nigerians or people fleeing genocide in Myonmar? That we'd be holding 70,000+ children? That he'd openly admit to cheating an election by bribing an foreign nation (remember, impeachment and the vote to convict was bipartisan, only acquittal was 100% partisan and even some who voted to acquit said he did it)? Did anyone think we'd have the children of a president who couldn't get a security clearance handling our nation's top security threats? So, yeah, selling Alaska because Orange Julius might somehow profit isn't a stretch. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KinkaidAlum Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 But the real question is, if Putin just decided to take Alaska like he took Crimea,our bases in Syria, and is currently taking the Donbass region, would Trump do anything about it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
august948 Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 21 minutes ago, KinkaidAlum said: But the real question is, if Putin just decided to take Alaska like he took Crimea,our bases in Syria, and is currently taking the Donbass region, would Trump do anything about it? Lol...I think you would need to ask President Obama about Crimea. The Syrian bases were abandoned by us before the Russians took them over. Neither one was sovereign US territory. The reason I originally posted this in the humor section was that sometimes the partisan angst over Trump goes way, way into la la land. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West Timer Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 (edited) Anybody who would equate not rewinding a VHS with bribing a foreign leader to helping him rig an election is permanently living in la la land. Republicans seem to do nothing but excuse one trump phuckup after another. All I hear from republicans is excuses (staring into the sun is a good thing) or (he was wrong, but I'm not going to do anything to stop him from doing it again). His people always have to defend his bad decisions by switching the focus to what someone else did. "Obama did it first and it was bad, so when trump does it, it's not bad anymore." GARBAGE! Surely they must get sick of having to defend trump's constant buffoonery 24/7. The standard Republican response to trump is that - "We ain't takin trump serously and sham on the Dummycrats because day do - it's o.k., our funy facebook memes will solv all a Merica's problims and showed them who's de smurtestest!" Edited February 6, 2020 by West Timer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KinkaidAlum Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 (edited) Obama put heavy sanctions on Russia that Trump immediately wanted to reduce but bipartisan pressure stopped him including a veto-proof override in Congress. But hey, you continue to post memes so you must be wicked smart. And our bases were not empty in Syria until Trump made his announcement that we were going to be leaving the Kurds to slaughter. We evacuated Syria in days and the military was unprepared for the executive "tweet." Facts matter but you just continue to destroy norms and The Constitution to own the libs. Our collective stupidity is going to destroy this great experiment. Edited February 6, 2020 by KinkaidAlum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
august948 Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 (edited) 2 hours ago, KinkaidAlum said: Obama put heavy sanctions on Russia that Trump immediately wanted to reduce but bipartisan pressure stopped him including a veto-proof override in Congress. But hey, you continue to post memes so you must be wicked smart. And our bases were not empty in Syria until Trump made his announcement that we were going to be leaving the Kurds to slaughter. We evacuated Syria in days and the military was unprepared for the executive "tweet." Facts matter but you just continue to destroy norms and The Constitution to own the libs. Our collective stupidity is going to destroy this great experiment. In neither case was it a invasion of sovereign US territory so to liken it to an invasion of Alaska and assume we would do nothing is a absurd stretch. Thanks for providing one more example of how Trump Derangement Syndrome can fog one's thinking. As for threats to the Constitution, the constant witch hunt that has been going on since before Trump was elected should worry us all the most. We have one party that has doing it's upmost to overturn an election that did not go in their favor. If they ever figure out how to do that, it's a recipe for a one party state. If you don't like Trump, cool, vote him out in November. But don't think that trying to overturn an election because you don't like the result is protecting the Constitution. It's just opening the door for some Caesar to declare himself President for life. Edited February 6, 2020 by august948 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
august948 Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 4 hours ago, West Timer said: Oh come on. You're not even trying anymore. I think someone needs a hug and a red hat... And remember... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West Timer Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 (edited) (see how I almost rhymed you?) Your constant agitation show us that just plain old derangement syndrome obviously creates a much thicker fog. Let's see how happy you'll be when AOC can't do anything to have her presidential election overturned in a few years. By not holding a president accountable for rigging an election, the Republicans have shown us exactly how America can open the door for some Caesar or some trump to declare himself President for life. Jesus Christ, he's been 'joking' about it for years! BTW, seriously your memes are getting a bit uninspired. I mean, they look old and warn out. I just don't think you are putting the same thought into them as your earlier works. Edited February 6, 2020 by West Timer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
august948 Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 55 minutes ago, West Timer said: (see how I almost rhymed you?) Your constant agitation show us that just plain old derangement syndrome obviously creates a much thicker fog. Let's see how happy you'll be when AOC can't do anything to have her presidential election overturned in a few years. By not holding a president accountable for rigging an election, the Republicans have shown us exactly how America can open the door for some Caesar or some trump to declare himself President for life. Jesus Christ, he's been 'joking' about it for years! BTW, seriously your memes are getting a bit uninspired. I mean, they look old and warn out. I just don't think you are putting the same thought into them as your earlier works. (trying for a Poet Laureate nomination?....don't hold your breath) I'm afraid this is my drug of choice at the moment... But I won't complain if a cute blonde in a nurse's costume is serving it. I don't keep any of this personally, but I suspect you might prefer this. Then again, you might not be old enough for that yet. Perhaps some of this... I think you have confused agitation for the amusement I get from baiting rabid partisans. Thanks for reminding me that I still have a collection of Pink Floyd on vinyl. Gotta put some of that on while enjoying my adult beverage tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twinsanity02 Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 Politics brings out hysteria at times: I have heard it for years. Here are a few: Kennedy was a secret communist ( you can see the hammer and sickle in the half dollar ( I never could). Reagan was a warmonger ready to start WW III, Obama is really from Kenya, Trump wants to sell Alaska back to Russia, and Russia which has less than half our population, A GDP less than Texas, has NATO within 100 miles of it's second largest city, and couldn't get it's navy out without us smashing it is going to invade us. President's do bend rules and lie (FDR was a master at this). They are not saints. So maybe we should calm down. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
august948 Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 5 minutes ago, Twinsanity02 said: Politics brings out hysteria at times: I have heard it for years. Here are a few: Kennedy was a secret communist ( you can see the hammer and sickle in the half dollar ( I never could). Reagan was a warmonger ready to start WW III, Obama is really from Kenya, Trump wants to sell Alaska back to Russia, and Russia which has less than half our population, A GDP less than Texas, has NATO within 100 miles of it's second largest city, and couldn't get it's navy out without us smashing it is going to invade us. President's do bend rules and lie (FDR was a master at this). They are not saints. So maybe we should calm down. Exactly. I just happen to find rabid partisans amusing. Toying with them is a guilty pleasure. Maybe we need a humor sub-section under politics for poking fun at this stuff. History (and the internet) is replete with material. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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