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amispartacus · 02/03/2017 17:26

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Lweji · 05/03/2017 12:08

In complete separation between business and politics:

Trump sons, planning expansion of family business, look to leverage campaign experience

"“It’s just going to add fuel to the fire that is already burning . . . with him having still a foot in both the boardroom and one in the Oval Office,” said Scott Amey, the general counsel of the nonpartisan watchdog group Project on Government Oversight."

The White House didn't reply to a request for comment.

What happens if they bankrupt the business?

www.washingtonpost.com/politics/trump-sons-planning-expansion-of-family-business-look-to-leverage-campaign-experience/2017/03/04/28e2f44a-fab4-11e6-9845-576c69081518_story.html?hpid=hp_hp-top-table-main_trumpkids-730pm%3Ahomepage%2Fstory&utm_term=.3c26ec319978

amispartacus · 05/03/2017 12:18

And he's awake

Donald J. Trump‏Verified account @realDonaldTrump 45m45 minutes ago
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Is it true the DNC would not allow the FBI access to check server or other equipment after learning it was hacked? Can that be possible?

Donald J. Trump‏Verified account @realDonaldTrump 37m37 minutes ago
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Who was it that secretly said to Russian President, "Tell Vladimir that after the election I'll have more flexibility?" @foxandfriends
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cozietoesie · 05/03/2017 12:21

Lweji

'The plan is a big test for the younger Trumps.'

And one they'll fail. Wink

Lweji · 05/03/2017 12:27

On the other hand, maybe we should all go home and stop worrying. Because it won't be as bad as we think: not back to smog days and segregation. Grin

Things look bleak for liberals now. But they’ll beat Trump in the end.
"He and his movement will fade, and the values and priorities of the left will eventually triumph."
By Ruy Teixeira

I agree it's all part of a natural cycle, but that's if people don't cross their arms and sit still.

www.washingtonpost.com/posteverything/wp/2017/03/03/optimistic-leftist/?hpid=hp_no-name_opinion-card-c%3Ahomepage%2Fstory&utm_term=.34da93fedff7

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Lweji · 05/03/2017 12:34

I posted that clip about 1 hour ago. Wink

Anyway, who is the fox and friends tweet aimed at? Did they claim someone said "Tell Vladimir that after the election I'll have more flexibility?"

What's he talking about?

cozietoesie · 05/03/2017 12:38

Well I don't know for sure and .I'm not even sure that 45 would. Wink

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amispartacus · 05/03/2017 12:43

The issue with Twitter is soundbites. So many statements need expanding one and discussing.

Has Trump ever done a hard interview. Like with the US version of Paxman?

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cozietoesie · 05/03/2017 12:46

I wonder whether he's finally been hacked? It's pretty well bound to happen some day.

Lweji · 05/03/2017 12:54

Ah, I see that he thinks that comment would be the Obama equivalent in relation to Russia.

It reminds me of the article I posted earlier, although in relation to the news media.

No, it's not the same, Donald. Not even close.

Lweji · 05/03/2017 12:56

Has Trump ever done a hard interview. Like with the US version of Paxman?

I'd set a 3 or 5 year old on him:

Why?
Why?
Why?
But why?
Why?
Why?
Why?
Show me.
Why?
Why?
Why?

user1488718072 · 05/03/2017 12:56

Donald Trump's cat also denies Russian connection
siberiantimes.com/PICTURES/OTHERS/Barnaul-cats-Alla-Lebedeva/Inside_norwegian_cats_jokes_1.jpg

Gumpendorf · 05/03/2017 12:59

Isn't the travel EO due to be signed tomorrow? Or will they put it off again until the toddler calms down.

Sleipnirthewonderhorse · 05/03/2017 12:59

I think you're right about Fox wavering -
www.foxnews.com/us/2017/03/05/arrests-made-after-some-march-4-trump-rallies-turn-violent.html
Some of the comments underneath are astonishing, but that may be typical for Fox news.

cozietoesie · 05/03/2017 13:07

Murdoch is like an old and knowledgeable shark swimming lazily around in the deep waters. He's canny.

Lweji · 05/03/2017 13:11

Going back to Sessions and SNL, note that they got a woman to play him as well.

At this rate, it won't go well for SNL male cast members. Maybe one will get to play Betty.

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On wiretapping, I think he meant Obama ordered it, as in Obama created ISIS, or Obama is warming up the planet, or maybe he waved his hands and caused a tornado in China. Grin

Obama did ask for an investigation into Russian interference claims, so he's ultimately responsible for whatever investigators do to get to the non-alternative facts. Hmm

"Those reports claimed that U.S. officials had obtained a warrant under the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act to review contacts between computers at a Russian bank and Trump's New York headquarters."
www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/03/05/trump-renews-attack-obama/

Lweji · 05/03/2017 13:14

I quite like this bit on the reports about the rallies (it was also mentioned in another report by someone else):

"Near Mar-a-Lago, the Palm Beach Post reported that people on both sides exchanged profanity."

cozietoesie · 05/03/2017 13:31

Out of interest, has 45 ever explained why someone with his much-vaunted dislike of alcohol (his beloved brother apparently died of it) would not only acquire a winery but start a vodka company?

Sleipnirthewonderhorse · 05/03/2017 13:37

I didn't know there was Trump vodka. Somehow all foodstuff sounds pretty unappealing if you call it trump flavour. Farty.
Its obvious why he sells things he considers harmful- who cares about morals when there's money to be made?

cozietoesie · 05/03/2017 14:03

It more or less failed, Sleipnir. (Par for the course, I think?)

Still. You'd have thought that some principles might have prevented him starting it?

cozietoesie · 05/03/2017 14:05

My apologies for using a word that some of you may not hitherto have encountered in this context. Wink

Lweji · 05/03/2017 14:16

That's probably what he called the head of his school.
Principle Smith. Wink

Sleipnirthewonderhorse · 05/03/2017 14:18

From the Fox news Twitter site (sorry...)
mobile.twitter.com/FoxNews/status/838391942526472193

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PausingFlatly · 05/03/2017 14:23

Transcription of that image:

"Statement from the Press Secretary

"Reports concerning potentially politically motivated investigations immediately ahead of the 2016 election are very troubling,

"President Trump is requesting that as part of their investigation into Russian activity, the congressional intelligence committees exercise their oversight authority to determine whether executive branch investigative powers were abused in 2016.

"Neither the White House nor the President will comment further until such oversight is conducted."

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