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amispartacus · 02/03/2017 17:26

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CussingQuim · 02/03/2017 20:24

So is Sessions quitting do we think? (That's 9pm here right?)

cozietoesie · 02/03/2017 20:24

A recusal would be fine by me. It's only the polite word, anyway. Smile

GingerIvy · 02/03/2017 20:25

I'm expecting him to say Trump has full confidence in him so he's staying.

Cue an utter uprising.

GingerIvy · 02/03/2017 20:26

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Okay, it's true, Jeff Sessions lied under oath. But let's not allow this to sully his long, distinguished record of outright racism.

AcrossthePond55 · 02/03/2017 20:27

Why don't the Trump aficionados and their ilk like Obama?

1-He's black
2-He's a 'socialist' (which here means he wants everyone to have healthcare and a decent standard of living)
3-He's black
4-He demanded accountability from Congress and the DC power elite
5-He's black
6-He demanded that ALL be treated equally under the law
7-Did I mention that he's black?
8-Oh, and he's a secret Muslim who was born in Kenya as part of a 'Manchurian Candidate'-type plot

Can you see now why the new regime and Trump's alt right fan base hate Obama? They love Trump because

1-He's white
2-He thinks nobody deserves a 'free ride' (nobody but his supporters that is)
3-He's white
4-He wants to remove regulations and make it a 'free for all'
5-He's white
6-He thinks that it's OK to create categories of 'others' and treat them differently
7-He's white
8-He's a 'good Christian man' who was God's choice (who has cheated on at least two of his three wives, thinks it's OK to cheat those he deals with, thinks women are purely there as sexual objects, and thinks he is 'better' than other human beings)

GingerIvy · 02/03/2017 20:27

The Hill‏Verified account @thehill 2m2 minutes ago
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NEW: 8 targeted House Republicans call for Sessions recusal hill.cm/9KlkleE

Bradd Jaffy‏Verified account @BraddJaffy 2m2 minutes ago
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Dean Heller becomes the 3rd Republican Senator to call for Jeff Sessions to recuse himself

cozietoesie · 02/03/2017 20:27

If I had as many full dinners as times I've heard expressions of confidence from Chairmen for STBX football managers, I'd be a dress size larger. Wink

saffronwblue · 02/03/2017 20:27

I've realised the difficulty in my role as a Trump watcher is that I feel physically ill when I see him on screen. Huge admiration for those who can stomach watching his speeches. You're the best. Great strength of stomach.

AcrossthePond55 · 02/03/2017 20:29

And no, Sessions won't resign. He'll recuse himself, but he won't resign.

illegitimateMortificadospawn · 02/03/2017 20:29

Maybe someone can eventually find something he does understand well.

Grandiosity, self deusion and self promotion were the only specialisms I could think of, but its beyond debate that he excels in all three.

Lweji · 02/03/2017 20:30

And still regarding the speech, did you notice that the men behind Trump seemed mostly Latino or black? I'd love to know their thoughts on this visit.
It was mostly the front rows who applauded him.

It's rather stupid of Sessions not to recuse now. It doesn't matter if he spoke or not with any Russians. He's part of an Administration that is under investigation. They should all keep away from it.
It would be a great political move if they tasked some reasonable Democrat to run it.
That would send a clear message that they weren't afraid of the investigation.

Instead...

Keep draining the swamp. Not.

lionheart · 02/03/2017 20:30

Me too saffronwblue. Hard to get past incredulity, outrage and disgust.

GingerIvy · 02/03/2017 20:31

I don't think he'll even recuse himself. He'll make excuses. "I did not have meaningful communications with that Russian..."

cozietoesie · 02/03/2017 20:31

Recusal or resignation - in politics, that's splitting hairs, Across. In this sort of situation. Grin

woman12345 · 02/03/2017 20:31

Why don't the Trump aficionados and their ilk like Obama?
He's clever.

BiglyBadgers · 02/03/2017 20:32

Gosh, I have missed all the excitement! Nice new thread Ami

(Although Lweji must be credited for keeping things on track in our hour of need.)

I notice my brief reign has already been purged from the history books! One day MN students of the future will uncover my courageous stand and see it for the glory day of the thread that is truely was! :o

GingerIvy · 02/03/2017 20:33

The Hill‏Verified account @thehill 1m1 minute ago
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Building owner asks Rubio's Florida office to vacate over recurring protests hill.cm/ufcgHcS

Absolutely love it. Brilliant!!!

CussingQuim · 02/03/2017 20:33

Oh, I remember the treachery Bigly

GingerIvy · 02/03/2017 20:34

He should have recused himself immediately but he had no intention of it then and I'll be very surprised if he does now.

GingerIvy · 02/03/2017 20:34

The Hill‏Verified account @thehill 37s37 seconds ago
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Alec Baldwin: I'm pushing to play Trump at the White House Correspondents' Dinner hill.cm/0ow0Hdb

Lweji · 02/03/2017 20:35

Building owner asks Rubio's Florida office to vacate over recurring protests

I'm sure Trump will find him a nice corner in Mar-a-lago.

GingerIvy · 02/03/2017 20:37

John Schindler‏Verified account @20committee 1h1 hour ago
I said yesterday HPSCI Ch Nunes & SSCI Ch Burr may not be able to investigate #TrumpRussia properly.

Remove "may."

observer.com/2017/03/donald-trump-republican-congress-russia-connection/

illegitimateMortificadospawn · 02/03/2017 20:37

I notice my brief reign has already been purged from the history books!

Oops. Blush Can I give you a US ambassador posting to make up for my faux pas? I'm afraid I can't give you the Czech republic (Ivana's sop) or Canada without an unseemly scrap over Trudeau but you can pick anywhere else.

cozietoesie · 02/03/2017 20:37

Baldwin playing 45, Ginger, and O'Donnell playing Ol' Bloodshot Eyes - somewhere in the room, taking notes. Grin

GingerIvy · 02/03/2017 20:38

Khatya Chhor‏Verified account @KhatyaChhor 1h1 hour ago
Senate calls on British spy Christopher Steele to testify on Trump-Russia dossier. #trumprussia #resist #trump
www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/donald-trump-russia-christopher-steele-dossier-us-senate-intelligence-hotel-british-spy-mi6-evidence-a7608456.html