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What do you expect on Wednesday?

Reports of protests are overblown. A few incidents around the country, but nothing major.
- 5 (45.5%)
A few major incidents in capitals, but nothing much in DC.
- 5 (45.5%)
A major incident in DC, but nothing much around the country.
- 0 (0%)
More than 10 capitals have major upheavals, but nothing much in DC.
- 0 (0%)
A major incident in DC plus more than 10 capitals with significant upheavals.
- 1 (9.1%)
More than half the capitals around the country have problems with protesters, but DC is quiet.
- 0 (0%)
DC has major problems, while more than half the capitals around the country also have considerable trouble with protesters.
- 0 (0%)
Huge disruption to the day.
- 0 (0%)

Total Members Voted: 9

Voting closed: January 19, 2021, 10:49:21 PM


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Re: Trump Administration
« Reply #23400 on: November 13, 2019, 10:14:54 AM »

So what are the odds Trump will decide that Iran was guilty of the Saudi oilfield attacks, and in "retaliation" bomb Iran in order to rally the country behind a wartime president, while melting Bolton's heart and getting him and his lieutenants to swoon, and stop cooperating with the impeachment proceedings . . .
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Re: Trump Administration
« Reply #23401 on: November 13, 2019, 10:19:46 AM »

After KC last night comparing C. Americans fleeing murderous gangs to bug-eyed extraterrestrials he saw in a sci-fi movie, I am less concerned about who he thinks is "conditioned."

Great flick. Check it out if you haven't

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0116629/
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Re: Trump Administration
« Reply #23402 on: November 13, 2019, 10:21:01 AM »

So what are the odds Trump will decide that Iran was guilty of the Saudi oilfield attacks, and in "retaliation" bomb Iran in order to rally the country behind a wartime president, while melting Bolton's heart and getting him and his lieutenants to swoon, and stop cooperating with the impeachment proceedings . . .

Yes.

Bonb.

Because after all this is what Trump does

Remember?  The nukes he dropped on N Korea?

Heh.
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Re: Trump Administration
« Reply #23403 on: November 13, 2019, 10:21:36 AM »

After KC last night comparing C. Americans fleeing murderous gangs to bug-eyed extraterrestrials he saw in a sci-fi movie, I am less concerned about who he thinks is "conditioned."

Great flick. Check it out if you haven't

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0116629/
You know what is really a great flick? El Norte. Check it out if you haven't.
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Re: Trump Administration
« Reply #23405 on: November 13, 2019, 10:43:29 AM »

No, Trump hasn't been a warmonger, but he did bring in warhawk Bolton and some affiliated neo-cons, while surrounding himself with generals who like to use their expensive toys.  And he did rachet up tension with and pressure on Iran.   So there are potential dots to be connected if he gets in big trouble.

Trump is all about distractions, distractions and rallying his base.
 If House impeachment proceedings turn the public against him, he becomes as dangerous as a 230 pound cornered rat . . .

You tell me, what he might do then . . .
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Re: Trump Administration
« Reply #23406 on: November 13, 2019, 10:54:52 AM »

Neo-Nazis and the Far Right Are On the March in Ukraine
Five years after the Maidan uprising, anti-Semitism and fascist-inflected ultranationalism are rampant.

https://www.thenation.com/article/neo-nazis-far-right-ukraine/



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kiidcarter8

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Re: Trump Administration
« Reply #23407 on: November 13, 2019, 11:01:30 AM »

No, Trump hasn't been a warmonger, but he did bring in warhawk Bolton and some affiliated neo-cons, while surrounding himself with generals who like to use their expensive toys.  And he did rachet up tension with and pressure on Iran.   So there are potential dots to be connected if he gets in big trouble.

Trump is all about distractions, distractions and rallying his base.
 If House impeachment proceedings turn the public against him, he becomes as dangerous as a 230 pound cornered rat . . .

You tell me, what he might do then . . .

When?

I have already said it will be very interesting to see what occurs - how Trump proceeds - if he loses the 2020.

I think if he and Obama went on a debate tour they could really clean up - not that either would need the cash

heh
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Re: Trump Administration
« Reply #23408 on: November 13, 2019, 11:15:20 AM »

When?
Lets say impeachment moves to the Senate (a given), public sentiment is strongly convinced Trump did wrong (reasonably likely), and some GOPers such as Romney, Collins seem to have sloughed off so that Trump's chances in Senate trial look precarious.

What might Trump do then?
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Re: Trump Administration
« Reply #23409 on: November 13, 2019, 11:28:31 AM »

Heh

Nice hypothetical

Like I said - will be interesting to see what occurs in 2020.

You see a chance at a home run here - I get it.  You crave it.  Cross fingers and toes, because the 2020 election will be a bitch for you if you don't get that result.  I understand, trust me - I get your position.  He's a tough SOB to run against.

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Re: Trump Administration
« Reply #23410 on: November 13, 2019, 11:52:22 AM »

 He may wind up needing the full Yanukovych treatment. Will Vlad take him in or will he flee to Riyadh instead?
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« Reply #23411 on: November 13, 2019, 12:00:53 PM »

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« Reply #23412 on: November 13, 2019, 12:18:26 PM »

Wait - found one from September 29......

https://www.foxnews.com/politics/stephen-miller-says-trump-is-real-whistleblower

Did you use Miller’s tailor when you had your brown shirt fitted?
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« Reply #23413 on: November 13, 2019, 12:54:34 PM »

Nunes wants to drag the moldy corpse of Paul Manafort out of his cell and get him upon the Hill to testify before the committee. He also wants to unredact everything The Russia Investigation has on Poor Paulie, along with the underlying intercepts and other evidence.

How did trump get to the place he was in his head about Ukraine?
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« Reply #23414 on: November 13, 2019, 01:55:22 PM »

Trump Ukraine arms hold:

Dr. Strangelove:
Of course, the whole point of a Doomsday Machine is lost, if you *keep* it a *secret*! Why didn't you tell the world, EH?

Ambassador de Sadesky:
It was to be announced at the Party Congress on Monday. As you know, the Premier loves surprises.
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