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There is no evidence that this so called thread was "tapped". Trump continued

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egosumquisum1 · 23/03/2017 19:33

www.mumsnet.com/Talk/am_i_being_unreasonable/2881753-I-didnt-write-this-thread-title-Im-just-quoting-a-really-intelligent-and-talented-poster-on-the-last-Trump-thread?pg=40

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PlectrumElectrum · 26/03/2017 18:21

'There will always be a Trump thread whilst he is in power. But what I really want to happen is to be out... come home... click on MN (only go on on my laptop) and go to the latest Trump thread and read a post by someone .. in yuge bigly capitals... saying

"HE'S GONE!!!!'

^^ this - I've been doing this today & been bitterly disappointed every time I open the thread Grin

BiglyBadgers · 26/03/2017 18:25

Ah, this explains why California was saying it wasn't going to go to court over the building of the wall. They are just going to make it such an unattractive job that no major company will touch it with a barge pole. They are clever beans those Californians Grin

Companies that help build Trump's wall could lose pension fund investments and California state contracts
boingboing.net/2017/03/26/we-dont-go-with-builders-who-d.html

GrommitsEarsHurt · 26/03/2017 18:27

OK, Bigly. I have to comfort myself with something I read earlier that only G W Bush (2nd term, I think) won the popular vote in the last umpteen elections and the old, grey, white Republicans who shore up the party are dying out. We just have to trust the demographics and play a long game. They're buttheads, but they are in a dwindling minority - unfortunately bunched in lots of key marginals, which help with the Electoral College.

I read something, no idea where, that suggested that that generation of people, has a higher number of sociopaths than other generations. And that because they are the generation "in charge" at the moment, it is why we are seeing an upsurge in selfish policy decisions.

I'm not sure what to think about it, but might it explain the current political situation in the UK and USA?

cozietoesie · 26/03/2017 18:27

I'm not too despondent about the 'lies' issue, Bigly. People rarely do a 'volte-face' overnight so realising that you've been lied to may be a first step. Smile

MrsT2007 · 26/03/2017 18:37

Something I've been pondering.

Where are the following? They're VERY quiet.... Manafort, Nunes, Giulliani.

Are they hiding or talking do we reckon?

AcrossthePond55 · 26/03/2017 18:40

Companies that help build Trump's wall could lose pension fund investments and California state contracts

See, that's why I love living in California. That, and the weather!

egosumquisum1 · 26/03/2017 18:42

Arab airlines use laptop ban to promote their inflight entertainment

www.aljazeera.com/indepth/features/2017/03/arab-airlines-trump-bans-marketing-170323085707065.html

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Roussette · 26/03/2017 18:42

If, or should I say when, he does go... I will fall onto the floor in a tangled heap and need smelling salts and a damp flannel on my forehead!

I come on here because I can't vent to DH as it just isn't his bag. He ain't a supporter, he is just disinterested, as are my friends!

The only ones I talk to are my DCs (one goes on all the Marchs) who are absolutely of the same mind as me and we link funny stuff, articles, outrageous claims etc etc but even they say to me sometimes "Mum, STOP, you are getting obsessed!"

Roussette · 26/03/2017 18:44

*Marches

AcrossthePond55 · 26/03/2017 18:49

Where are the following?

I think Manafort, Giuliani, et al are trying very hard to stay away from any limelight in hopes of avoiding the Congressional/DoJ radar, AND they are seeking the best legal council they can find.

BiglyBadgers · 26/03/2017 18:50

Is imitation the sincerest form of flattery...or is it just bloody stupid? Hmm

France's Fillon 'very likely' wiretapped, ally says
www.reuters.com/article/us-france-election-fillon-idUSKBN16X0JT?utm_campaign=trueAnthem:+Trending+Content&utm_content=58d7fbc604d301629b972438&utm_medium=trueAnthem&utm_source=twitter

TrueBlueDem · 26/03/2017 18:56

I'm late to the party today but just rereading the last few pages that I missed, and want to say I love these Trump threads! I love trashing Trump and his ilk and commiserating with other liberals, whether in the US, UK or elsewhere. Because let's face it, us progressives all over the world are the only people keeping this world from becoming a horror show!

BiglyBadgers · 26/03/2017 18:56

Have we highlighted the Russian protests yet? They have arrested hundreds of anti-corruption protestors including the leader of one of the opposition parties.

Hundreds arrested as mass protests against Vladimir Putin's government sweep across Russia
www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/03/26/hundreds-arrested-mass-protests-against-vladimir-putins-government/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter

TrueBlueDem · 26/03/2017 18:57

True dat.

There is no evidence that this so called thread was "tapped". Trump continued
TrueBlueDem · 26/03/2017 19:00

Biglybadgers, thanks for the Russian protest links! Those peeps are BRAVE!!!!

SanFranBear · 26/03/2017 19:01

As the post says - what a speech!

I also believe that Europe is more about being together, sharing our ups and downs. It is more than an agreement and a group of countries, it is a state of mind and I will always be a European.

m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=10154532798547689&id=291699857688

TrueBlueDem · 26/03/2017 19:17

So another rat jumping ship.

Boris Epshteyn, an official in the White House press office...is leaving his job, according to three people with knowledge of the move.

The departure was treated with some mystery. Sean Spicer, the White House press secretary, would not comment on the reason...

(New York Times 3/25/17)

lionheart · 26/03/2017 19:27

Grin True

Natsku · 26/03/2017 19:53

This thread keeps me sane, and informed. I don't have anyone else to talk about this stuff to really, OH was initially supportive of Trump but now he's seen the result he doesn't want to talk about it any more Grin (incidentally, at the last Finnish elections he voted for the Finns Party - our version of UKIP, and deeply regretted it. This year he's flipped to the other end of the spectrum and is voting for the Greens. He would make interesting changes to polls Grin ) so I need this thread.

I do occasionally talk about Trump to DD but she's 6 and her understanding of world politics is understandably limited...

Lweji · 26/03/2017 19:55

Now he is going to war with his own party and trying to join the democrats or something.

It almost sounded like it. Not being a true Republican, I do wonder if he could become "independent" and align with the Democrats. I wonder how they'd take it.

Lweji · 26/03/2017 19:57

The departure was treated with some mystery. Sean Spicer, the White House press secretary, would not comment on the reason...

What happened to family reasons? Not even that? A sick dog? Medical orders?

cozietoesie · 26/03/2017 20:04

Apparently, the official story is that he was 'combative' with some of the officially more friendly news channels. (I guess that that should be taken to mean that he used ..........inappropriate language. Wink) Now if that is true - then why did he feel the need to be 'combative'? And if it's not true..........

illegitimateMortificadospawn · 26/03/2017 20:05

It almost sounded like it. Not being a true Republican, I do wonder if he could become "independent" and align with the Democrats. I wonder how they'd take it.

I can't imagine the Democrats welcoming Trump after the shit he pulled on Hillary in the election.

Lweji · 26/03/2017 20:11

Anyone know anything about Epshteyn?

Someone should have googled it. Quite interestingly, he is Soviet-born. Emigrated with his family at 10 to the US.

It screams sleeper agent.

cozietoesie · 26/03/2017 20:21

But spare a thought right now for Alexei Navalny. As far as I know, he's not been released.

Russian protests

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