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We're not on a 17 day vacation, not us. We have meetings and calls! Now where did that golf ball go?...Trump cont.

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MicrowaveSpy · 07/08/2017 08:51

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badbadhusky · 08/08/2017 23:26

I'm glad you clarified that Microwave because I was a bit Hmm

cozietoesie · 08/08/2017 23:32

I realise that it's not possible not to discuss NK but we should bear in mind that there are a great many people who are worried sick about the possibilities.

SetPhasersTaeMalkie · 09/08/2017 00:09

This is a fascinating read. A profile of Stephen Miller.

www.politico.com/magazine/story/2016/06/stephen-miller-donald-trump-2016-policy-adviser-jeff-sessions-213992

badbadhusky · 09/08/2017 00:12

Cozie - In my case the humour is a desperate attempt to de-claw this horrible situation. I know we poke fun, but Trump's lack of self-control scares the shit out of me.

cozietoesie · 09/08/2017 00:19

I realise. Sad

cozietoesie · 09/08/2017 00:33

Thanks, Set. An unsettling read but a good one.

orlantina · 09/08/2017 06:54

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We need to be firm and deliberate with NK, but reckless rhetoric is not a strategy to keep America safe.

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Stephen Miller: "President #Trump's the most gifted politician of our time, and he's the best orator to hold that office in generations."

badbadhusky · 09/08/2017 06:56

That Stephen Miller quote is revolting.

orlantina · 09/08/2017 06:57

I like this guy - he's a Republican Lt.Governor

Spencer Cox‏Verified account @SpencerJCox 2h2 hours ago
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Me after LONG day: Did I miss anything?
Wife: Trump threatened N. Korea w nuclear war.
Me: ok
Her: Glen Campbell died.
Me: NOOO!😢

Grin
honeysucklejasmine · 09/08/2017 07:01

How, how, how can they just stand there and spout absolute lies and get away with it?! I don't understand how they get away with it! (Re Stephen Miller)

orlantina · 09/08/2017 07:05

Reaction from New Zealand

The New Zealand prime minister condemnded Trump’s comments, in an unusually strong statement.

“I think the comments are not helpful in an environment that is very tense,” Bill English told local media. He said his government had yet to express concerns to the US administration directly, but “certainly if that type of commentary continued we would”.

English added: “I think we are seeing reaction from North Korea that indicates that kind of comment is more likely to escalate rather than settle things.”

TheNorthWestPawsage · 09/08/2017 07:07

I spat my branflakes out at that Stephen Miller quote!
"... best orator to hold that office in generations." Shock

BiglyBadgers · 09/08/2017 07:12

This has been inevitable for a while now, Trump needs a war. It's good for the dictator business.

TheNorthWestPawsage · 09/08/2017 07:18

Also - apologies if earlier joking about nuclear war etc was upsetting. I turn to humour as a way of coping with most bad situations but believe me, with family living in the US and Japan, I'm worried!

Travelledtheworld · 09/08/2017 07:47

Joining in after a long break.
Anyone reading this?
It's about an insane US president who wants to push button.

We're not on a 17 day vacation, not us. We have meetings and calls! Now where did that golf ball go?...Trump cont.
Travelledtheworld · 09/08/2017 07:48

Sam Bourne= Jonathon Friedland.

saffronwblue · 09/08/2017 07:52

Good for NZ for speaking up. It is quite scarey and weird how your mind plays around. I am in the middle of an awful work project and found myself thinking, oh well, maybe none of us will be here soon...

Hoping there is a special place in hell for liars like Miller.

Roussette · 09/08/2017 07:59

Thanks Set for that article. Stephen Miller literally makes my skin crawl, I think he's a very dangerous man.

Caroline O.‏ @RVAwonk 8h8 hours ago
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You know what would reduce the threat of nuclear war with North Korea? A fully-staffed State Department that actually cared about diplomacy.

^^ This.

We're not on a 17 day vacation, not us. We have meetings and calls! Now where did that golf ball go?...Trump cont.
Lweji · 09/08/2017 08:01

Anyone reading this? It's about an insane US president who wants to push button.

We had a chat with the author over MN the other day. Grin

Travelledtheworld · 09/08/2017 08:09

Lewji yes, I read the thread.
I read his Guardian column.
I wanted to ask Jonathan if the Democrats were organising themselves with a serious contender for 2020, but I missed the opportunity.
Sad

Lweji · 09/08/2017 08:10

In which case, hasn't America got the Star Wars defense system to stop them?

I think that was Reagan's imagination.

The US does have interceptor missiles. Some were tested recently.
www.cnn.com/2017/05/30/politics/pentagon-missile-test-north-korea-iran/index.html

But it's no guarantee.
Plus, who'd even want a shot fired?
SK and Japan are particularly vulnerable. And so are US bases there.

TheNorthWestPawsage · 09/08/2017 08:13

I don't think Mr Mueller is the type to be impressed by 'schmoozing'

Report: Trump Has Sent 'Greetings' to Robert Mueller
www.nbcnews.com/politics/politics-news/amp/report-trump-has-sent-greetings-robert-mueller-n790956

badbadhusky · 09/08/2017 08:15

Let's hope the greetings weren't associated with a gift boxed horse's head.

Lweji · 09/08/2017 08:15

I don't think the Democrats need to think of 2020 at this stage.
They have 2018 first and probably impeachment procedures. They may be looking into an Obamacare proper replacement with GOP in some bipartisan groups.

Ultimately, Congress may end up restricting the President's powers regarding war and nuclear war in particular.
I've been thinking about this for a few days now, that Congress may end up amending the Constitution regarding presidential powers because of Trump.