Josh Earnest was reacting to the fact that many of the Trump nominees have not submitted the REQUIRED proper forms/records to the Ethics Committee or been properly vetted by the Et... moreJosh Earnest was reacting to the fact that many of the Trump nominees have not submitted the REQUIRED proper forms/records to the Ethics Committee or been properly vetted by the Ethics Committee which needs to occur PRIOR to confirmation hearings and the Republican Senators don't seem to give rat's a** about it. McConnell is very loud about the degree of his not caring a RAT'S A**. This is what Josh said"It does appear that Republicans in the Senate are forming their own cheap-suit caucuses...folding and rubber-stamping the nominees of the incoming Trump administration".Cheap-suit caucus. I kinda like it. Cheap suits cheap people. It figgers. less
Hello:My right wing friends understand that Trump NEEDS adult supervision. That's why they MAKE UP the idea that he must get permission from somebody BEFORE he launches a nuk... moreHello:My right wing friends understand that Trump NEEDS adult supervision. That's why they MAKE UP the idea that he must get permission from somebody BEFORE he launches a nuke.. I guess that makes them feel somewhat safer..But, the TRUTH is, he can LAUNCH a nuke on ANYBODY he wants to, ANYTIME he wants to, and NOBODY can stop him.. You MUST know this.excon
Wednesday there will be FIVE hearings for Trumpet appointees AND the first Trump news conference (unless Trump backs out at the last minute) since July 2016. Jammed tog... moreWednesday there will be FIVE hearings for Trumpet appointees AND the first Trump news conference (unless Trump backs out at the last minute) since July 2016. Jammed together on purpose so that people will be overwhelmed and not have time to give the proper scrutiny to everything. The hope will be that the hearings will go quickly since there is no time allowed for in-depth questioning. Typical Trump. Fears questions. Also I wonder whom he will allow to attend the press conference? Is everyone invited or will he restrict the audience to only friendly members of the media and lie about why it isn't an open news conference to everyone? I dunno what he'll do. Maybe cancel the conference at the last minute because he is really petrified of the press? Of course he could limit it to just him and Sean Hannity. He can count on that guy 24/7.The weird thing is that the hearings can't take place LEGALLY until/unless the Ethics Committee has received all required paperwork and vetted the folks. Most of them have... less
If we do such a dumbhead thing whose bright idea was it initially and how long ago did it start? Talks of budget are ludicrous if we keep borrowing from some sources to lend/gift m... moreIf we do such a dumbhead thing whose bright idea was it initially and how long ago did it start? Talks of budget are ludicrous if we keep borrowing from some sources to lend/gift money to other countries. Right? It's a vicious circle, a vicious cycle, a merry-go-round going nowhere. Senseless. Why do we keep doing something that makes no sense?
How much interest do we pay on debt? Isn't that money badly spent? Stop charging and live within your means. Stop borrowing money and find a way to live with what you can handle.
Where does the money come from? Increasing debt/deficit? Why is it that the Republicans are so penny-wise and pound foolish? They cut budgets left and right and increase budgets le... moreWhere does the money come from? Increasing debt/deficit? Why is it that the Republicans are so penny-wise and pound foolish? They cut budgets left and right and increase budgets left and right and they don't give a rat's ARSE about increasing debt or deficit. Why?
Even when proven wrong consistently/repeatedly they do not acknowledge it and try to spin it. Is something missing in the DNA that causes that delusion? Are they born that wa... moreEven when proven wrong consistently/repeatedly they do not acknowledge it and try to spin it. Is something missing in the DNA that causes that delusion? Are they born that way or are they formed that way by other people/circumstances/environment/mental defect?
Government can control all the news that filters through to the people. It will only approve of programs that celebrate it and block anything that is critical. In such an environme... moreGovernment can control all the news that filters through to the people. It will only approve of programs that celebrate it and block anything that is critical. In such an environment all media is controlled so the people never know what is really going on in their own country or in the world. Their ignorance is not their fault. It is the fault of an evil/paranoid government which is incapable of taking any criticism at all without hitting back hard. How many countries live under such restrictions?
It is quite normal for certain kinds of people to reward cronies/supporters and make the lives of all the anti-them folks as hard as they can. That is what a vindictive person does... moreIt is quite normal for certain kinds of people to reward cronies/supporters and make the lives of all the anti-them folks as hard as they can. That is what a vindictive person does. Obsesses and getsbackat. Are you a getbackatter and obsessive or d'ya think you would make a good president for all the people? Would you punish/silence the opposition or does freedom of speech/press mean something sacred to you? Even when the speech/press criticizes you? Why?
Would you form alliances with other Heads of State IN ADVANCE of becoming prez to such an extent that you would ALWAYS support/defend them against attacks and would you EVER under ... moreWould you form alliances with other Heads of State IN ADVANCE of becoming prez to such an extent that you would ALWAYS support/defend them against attacks and would you EVER under any circumstance turn against your own people and attack them for criticizing foreign leaders? Why?
We live in the political environment that we created with our votes. Sometimes we don't get what we bargained for but we are stuck with it...at least for a certain amount of time. ... moreWe live in the political environment that we created with our votes. Sometimes we don't get what we bargained for but we are stuck with it...at least for a certain amount of time. Some situations are more intolerable than others. Some people are more adaptable/obedient than others. Are you obedient or recalcitrant? Why?
Another Kelly Anne Conway defense of the Trumpet. She sounded sincere though it was hard for me to tell because I was laughing so hard. Does anyone else think what she said i... moreAnother Kelly Anne Conway defense of the Trumpet. She sounded sincere though it was hard for me to tell because I was laughing so hard. Does anyone else think what she said is absurdly ridiculous?
I don't know if that's true. If it is Trump will never be a Jack Kennedy. He doesn't fit the part. A casting agent would never think of him to fill that role. He isn't handsome or ... moreI don't know if that's true. If it is Trump will never be a Jack Kennedy. He doesn't fit the part. A casting agent would never think of him to fill that role. He isn't handsome or physically attractive or charming or charismatic. He sees himself that way of course but we all know he isn't that person and never can be. Melania is beautiful and charming and I think probably charismatic in person but she will not be the president. She has made it very clear that being First Lady is not as important to her as being Barron's mom. Good for her! I hope she sticks to her guns and doesn't allow her husband to force her into leading a life that isn't a good fit. less
Charlie was the Inauguration Announcer for Republican Presidents and Democratic Presidents since Ike asked him to take on the job.It was a tradition! Sadly Charlie lost his wife of... moreCharlie was the Inauguration Announcer for Republican Presidents and Democratic Presidents since Ike asked him to take on the job.It was a tradition! Sadly Charlie lost his wife of 65 years in December 2016 so he really threw himself into preparing for this year's gig to assuage his grief at losing her. But he has been replaced. His replacement is a guy named Steve Ray. No need to tell you that he is a Trump supporter and we suppose this is Steve's reward for being a Trumpeter. At the expense of tradition and the heartbreak of another human being. So what, right? Time to move on. Screw feelings. Screw empathy. Screw tradition. Out with the old. In with the new. Isn't it gonna be fun to see what other hearts/traditions are broken? Dancing in the streets to the beat of the Trumpet. Hey hey hey. :( less
As for the question, combining sports and politics to create a the interest of a broader audience...
Should sports events in UAE/Dubai be boycotted because of their gender aparthei... moreAs for the question, combining sports and politics to create a the interest of a broader audience...
Should sports events in UAE/Dubai be boycotted because of their gender apartheid, among others? Some more background can be found listening into this link: Co-founder of Justice for Women Julie Bindel in an interview with Julia Hartley-Brewer
I slept on a big, tall bed that was about a foot off the floor. At night, I would take a running start and jump, so that whatever lived under there couldn't grab me by my feet... moreI slept on a big, tall bed that was about a foot off the floor. At night, I would take a running start and jump, so that whatever lived under there couldn't grab me by my feet as I climbed on to it.
