MikeO Posted February 15, 2017 Report Share Posted February 15, 2017 http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-38983742 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornish Steve Posted February 15, 2017 Report Share Posted February 15, 2017 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/02/14/donald-trump-knew-michael-flynn-misled-officials-russia-calls/ Ok so Trump knew that Flynn was having calls with Russian officials for 18 days before forcing him out. Leaves the question, did Flynn act on direct orders from Trump? That would be enough to impeach him. However thats unlikely since the republicans still control both chambers of congress. They need more to go on and they wont get it since they wont investigate Flynn further. Yes. Of course he directed him to!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibdane Posted February 16, 2017 Report Share Posted February 16, 2017 Bernie is pushing the Senate security committee to investigate. Hopefully he can get some answers. MikeO, Matt and Lowensda 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted February 16, 2017 Report Share Posted February 16, 2017 http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-38991171 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornish Steve Posted February 16, 2017 Report Share Posted February 16, 2017 http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-38991171 Today a letter appeared from another eminent academic claiming the suggestion is an insult to those with NPD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted February 16, 2017 Report Share Posted February 16, 2017 What a circus, just find it impossible to get my head around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markjazzbassist Posted February 16, 2017 Report Share Posted February 16, 2017 What a circus, just find it impossible to get my head around. mike I still can't believe he's president. I see the speeches and him in the white house and it just looks "not real" is the best way I can describe it. still a shock to me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palfy Posted February 16, 2017 Report Share Posted February 16, 2017 It's going to be like a four year episode of the apprentice, and Flynn was the first to be fired. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornish Steve Posted February 16, 2017 Report Share Posted February 16, 2017 The number of lies he came out with in today's press conference is extraordinary. The number of attacks on the press and on specific individuals does not befit anyone in a position of leadership, let alone president of the United States. This man cannot take criticism in any way, shape, or form, and hostile nations will exploit this like a gold mine. MikeO and markjazzbassist 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markjazzbassist Posted February 16, 2017 Report Share Posted February 16, 2017 The number of lies he came out with in today's press conference is extraordinary. The number of attacks on the press and on specific individuals does not befit anyone in a position of leadership, let alone president of the United States. This man cannot take criticism in any way, shape, or form, and hostile nations will exploit this like a gold mine. his answer for facts and truth are "that's fake news" or "that's not true" . He doesn't follow up with a rebuttal or correction just says "no" and then goes on. But don't worry steve, Hilary's emails were the real problem, that's what kept her from the presidency. What a fucking joke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted February 16, 2017 Report Share Posted February 16, 2017 The number of lies he came out with in today's press conference is extraordinary. The number of attacks on the press and on specific individuals does not befit anyone in a position of leadership, let alone president of the United States. This man cannot take criticism in any way, shape, or form, and hostile nations will exploit this like a gold mine. A primary definition of a psychotic is a total lack of empathy, a complete inability to even consider any views other than your own even when they're spelled out to you in baby steps. That's the man in a nutshell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowensda Posted February 17, 2017 Report Share Posted February 17, 2017 (edited) Here's some snippets from the Press Conference. (Is it just me but some of the things he's saying, don't actually make sense? Grammatically and factually?) That time he batted back reports of chaos in the West Wing"I turn on TV, open the newspapers and I see stories of chaos – chaos – yet it is the exact opposite. This administration is running like a fine-tuned machine." That time he confirmed the veracity of the leaks that lead to Michael Flynn's resignation"The leaks are absolutely real. The news is fake because so much of the news is fake." That time he couldn't say Flynn lied"The thing is, he didn't tell our vice president properly, and then he said he didn't remember ... that just wasn't acceptable to me." That time he characterized the rollout of his travel ban as "smooth""We had a very smooth rollout of the travel ban; we had a bad court." That time he called the country of Russia fake news"Russia is fake news. Russia – this is fake news put out by the media. The real news is the fact that people, probably from the Obama administration because they’re there, because we have our new people going in place, right now." That time he denied knowledge of whether anyone from his team colluded with the Russian government during the campaign"Nobody that I know of. How many times do I have to answer this question? Russia is a ruse. I have nothing to do with Russia. Haven't made a phone call to Russia in years." That time he bragged about not being a bad person"And I'll tell you what else I see. I see tone. You know the word 'tone'? The tone is such hatred. I'm really not a bad person, by the way. No, but the tone is such – I do get good ratings, you have to admit that – the tone is such hatred." That time he compared the price of drugs to that of candy bars"We've ordered the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Justice to coordinate on a plan to destroy criminal cartels coming into the United States with drugs. We're becoming a drug-infested nation. Drugs are becoming cheaper than candy bars." That time he promised America and Russia would have a nuclear holocaust "like no other""We're a very powerful nuclear country and so are they. I have been briefed. And I can tell you, one thing about a briefing that we're allowed to say, because anybody that ever read the most basic book can say it, nuclear holocaust would be like no other. They're a very powerful nuclear country, and so are we." That time he mused about attacking the Russian vessel lurking off the coast of Connecticut"The greatest thing I could do [politically] is shoot that ship that's 30 miles offshore right out of the water." That time he conceded his oft-repeated line about having the "biggest electoral margin since Ronald Reagan" is a lieNBC reporter Peter Alexander: "You said today that you had the biggest electoral margin since Ronald Reagan – 304, 306 electoral votes. In fact, President Obama got 365 in 2008."Trump: "Well, I'm talking about Republicans."Alexander: "President Obama 333, George H.W. Bush 426 when he won. So why should Americans trust..."Trump: "I was given that information, I was just given it. We had a very big margin."Alexander: "I guess the question is: Why should Americans trust you when you accuse the information they receive as being fake, when you're providing information that is not accurate?"Trump: "Well, I was given that information. I was, actually, I've seen that information around. But it was a very substantial victory. Do you agree with that?"Alexander: "You're the president." That time he explained uranium"We had Hillary Clinton give Russia 20 percent of the uranium in our country. You know what uranium is, right? This thing called nuclear weapons, and other things. Like, lots of things are done with uranium, including some bad things. Nobody talks about that." That time he offered a nuanced critique of Hillary Clinton's record as secretary of state"Hillary Clinton did the reset, remember? With the stupid plastic button that made us all look like a bunch of jerks. Here, take a look. He looked at her like, 'What the hell is she doing?' With that cheap plastic button. Hillary Clinton. That was a reset. Remember it said 'Reset'? Now if I do that oh, I'm the bad guy." That time he offered a nuanced assessment of his own performance at said press conference"I'm not ranting and raving. I'm just telling you you're dishonest people." That time he grew tired of all the tough questions"I want to find a friendly reporter." That time he was asked about Melania's role as first lady"That is what I call a nice question. ... She – like others, like others that she's working with – feel very, very strongly about women's issues, women's difficulties." That time he responded to a question – from a Jewish reporter – about the uptick in threats against Jewish organizations"OK, sit down. ... So here's the story, folks. Number one, I am the least anti-Semitic person that you've ever seen in your entire life. Number two, racism – the least racist person." That time he assumed a black reporter would be friends with black members of CongressApril Ryan: "When you say the inner cities, are you going to include the CBC, Mr. President, in your conversations with your urban agenda, your inner-city agenda?"Trump: "Am I going to include who?Ryan: "Are you going to include the Congressional Black Caucus and the Congressional Hispanic Caucus?"Trump: "Well, I would. I tell you what: Do you want to set up the meeting? Do you want to set up the meeting?"Ryan: "No, no, no. I’m just a reporter."Trump: "Are they friends of yours? Set up the meeting." Edited February 17, 2017 by Lowensda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter H Posted February 19, 2017 Report Share Posted February 19, 2017 Trump attacked Sweden last night, about some imaginary terror attack, swedish ppl left wondering what the hell he is on about. A former Swedish PM even tweeted and asked "what is he smoking?" #lastnightinsweden is a very funny Twitter hashtag about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted February 19, 2017 Report Share Posted February 19, 2017 rubecula 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted February 19, 2017 Report Share Posted February 19, 2017 Trump attacked Sweden last night, about some imaginary terror attack, swedish ppl left wondering what the hell he is on about. A former Swedish PM even tweeted and asked "what is he smoking?" #lastnightinsweden is a very funny Twitter hashtag about it. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-39020962 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubecula Posted February 19, 2017 Report Share Posted February 19, 2017 That is fantastic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornish Steve Posted February 20, 2017 Report Share Posted February 20, 2017 Trump attacked Sweden last night, about some imaginary terror attack, swedish ppl left wondering what the hell he is on about. A former Swedish PM even tweeted and asked "what is he smoking?" #lastnightinsweden is a very funny Twitter hashtag about it. I'm mystified by this one. I just returned from a week-long trip to Sweden, and I have people asking me about the terrorist attack! What attack? Stockholm was as quiet and peaceful and pleasant as you can imagine. This is just crazy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holystove Posted February 20, 2017 Report Share Posted February 20, 2017 Maybe because this "journalist" (infowars) also has an audience in the US. "Journalists" like these now see their weird world view confirmed by a lunatic President. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted February 20, 2017 Report Share Posted February 20, 2017 Maybe because this "journalist" (infowars) also has an audience in the US. "Journalists" like these now see their weird world view confirmed by a lunatic President. Good grief . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter H Posted February 20, 2017 Report Share Posted February 20, 2017 I am perplexed. Also the documentary by Ami Horowitz that was shown on FOX News the night before Trumps speech was based on lies.http://www.dn.se/kultur-noje/nyheter/swedish-police-featured-in-fox-news-segment-filmmaker-is-a-madman/ http://www.aftonbladet.se/nyheter/a/g26Lk/after-trumps-last-night-in-sweden-here-are-the-errors-in-fox-news Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter H Posted February 20, 2017 Report Share Posted February 20, 2017 I'm mystified by this one. I just returned from a week-long trip to Sweden, and I have people asking me about the terrorist attack! What attack? Stockholm was as quiet and peaceful and pleasant as you can imagine. This is just crazy. Without giving me a shout this time? lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markjazzbassist Posted February 20, 2017 Report Share Posted February 20, 2017 I am perplexed. Also the documentary by Ami Horowitz that was shown on FOX News the night before Trumps speech was based on lies. http://www.dn.se/kultur-noje/nyheter/swedish-police-featured-in-fox-news-segment-filmmaker-is-a-madman/ http://www.aftonbladet.se/nyheter/a/g26Lk/after-trumps-last-night-in-sweden-here-are-the-errors-in-fox-news no surprise. an independent panel found them factually based only 11% of the time, that's the lowest of all the major networks. They are a joke. CNN was the highest with 33% which is hilarious because Trump always calls them fake news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornish Steve Posted February 20, 2017 Report Share Posted February 20, 2017 This is Atlanta over the weekend - and today (President's Day). http://www.ajc.com/news/local/presidents-day-brings-supporters-protesters-militia-atlanta/GYLDzwhkjANEEwucoUwkrK/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowensda Posted February 20, 2017 Report Share Posted February 20, 2017 (edited) Trump uses "fake news" (his words) outlets to support his 'claims'. Hmmm...he really is a moron. Edited February 20, 2017 by Lowensda rubecula and markjazzbassist 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holystove Posted February 20, 2017 Report Share Posted February 20, 2017 no surprise. an independent panel found them factually based only 11% of the time, that's the lowest of all the major networks. They are a joke. CNN was the highest with 33% which is hilarious because Trump always calls them fake news. do you have a link to this study? Stunned that the highest scoring network still is factually wrong two thirds of the time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markjazzbassist Posted February 20, 2017 Report Share Posted February 20, 2017 (edited) do you have a link to this study? Stunned that the highest scoring network still is factually wrong two thirds of the time http://www.politifact.com/truth-o-meter/article/2015/jan/29/punditfact-checks-cable-news-channels/ sorry its a fact checker. they mostly lie whereas CNN mostly tells the truth. Edited February 20, 2017 by markjazzbassist holystove 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornish Steve Posted February 20, 2017 Report Share Posted February 20, 2017 Without giving me a shout this time? lol Sorry! My schedule was very hectic. Peter H 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornish Steve Posted February 20, 2017 Report Share Posted February 20, 2017 http://www.politifact.com/truth-o-meter/article/2015/jan/29/punditfact-checks-cable-news-channels/ sorry its a fact checker. they mostly lie whereas CNN mostly tells the truth. I feel sure NPR and PBS would be better still. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubecula Posted February 20, 2017 Report Share Posted February 20, 2017 https://inews.co.uk/essentials/news/world/donald-trump-gets-ok-robert-mugabe/ So that's ok then.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted February 20, 2017 Report Share Posted February 20, 2017 https://inews.co.uk/essentials/news/world/donald-trump-gets-ok-robert-mugabe/ So that's ok then.... Why is he not dead yet? Unfair place the world. rubecula 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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