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Freedom of the press is not just important to democracy; it is democracy. Trump no. 94.

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TheClaws · 05/09/2018 00:41

Quote from Walter Cronkite.

Previous thread here:

www.mumsnet.com/Talk/am_i_being_unreasonable/3345873-Trump-has-a-Pecker-problem-and-there-is-a-blue-pill-to-make-it-grow-bigger-midterms-Trump-threads-contd

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TheClaws · 05/09/2018 00:48

Below is a excerpt from Woodward’s new book. I think it’s just too bizarre to be a figment of his imagination; yet to think it is real is frightening. Averting nuclear war with distraction techniques such as used with children? Is this real life? Do take the time to click on the image and read.

Freedom of the press is not just important to democracy; it is democracy. Trump no. 94.
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cozietoesie · 05/09/2018 01:11

Thanks, Claws. Smile

cozietoesie · 05/09/2018 01:20

I trust that Mattis has read up on his Schlesinger (and his actions in the last days of the Nixon presidency?)

SheGotBetteDavisEyes · 05/09/2018 01:22

The last thread flew past...thanks Claws

cozietoesie · 05/09/2018 01:27

Whatever happens, my thanks go to SecDef for the extra year.............

AcrossthePond55 · 05/09/2018 01:57

Thread 94!

How time doesn't fly when you're waiting for an impeachment!

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TheClaws · 05/09/2018 03:46

Just to clarify: I don’t know if it is actually thread 94. It just feels like it! I’ll have to do a thread count and report back to you Smile

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Eponymous · 05/09/2018 04:10

That 'nose' story is not a real excerpt from the book.
Apologies if I missed the joke but I thought it was worth pointing out.

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TheClaws · 05/09/2018 04:33

Ah, darn. Got that from a reasonable source too. Blush Thing is, it sounds as if it [could] be real, and that stops you in your tracks for a bit. Thanks Eponymous.

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TheClaws · 05/09/2018 04:47

As for a thread count, we are at at least 145. Star Star

  1. What an incredible achievement, everyone. It isn’t easy on the mind keeping up the Trump fight. It is worth remembering that every little bit we do makes a difference when someone else reads it. Perhaps that person recommends her friend reads it, too, and from there it snowballs. Getting to 145 makes it worthwhile - as would seeing Trump go as POTUS, of course!
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TheClaws · 05/09/2018 05:54

However, I’m going to sit down and do a scientific count. I’ve only done a very basic search at the mo. Stay tuned.

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Gumpendorf · 05/09/2018 07:57

Thanks Claws. I listed all the threads since Jan 17 when it became a continuous discussion a couple of threads ago. This is thread 82 by my list.

There were threads on Trump before but they were single topic pieces, with the exception of the claig threads. I've started listing the main ones and I'll publish that list.

Meanwhile, I don't know if this was on the last thread but it makes some important points.

If Bob Woodward is right, the United States and the world face an imminent, dangerous emergency, writes @stcollinson https://cnn.it/2M1fTSS

ohmymimi · 05/09/2018 07:58

nald Trump. | Saul Loeb/AFP/Getty Images
Thank you for this shiny new thread, ClawsSmile

'Mattis faces his 'moron' moment.
The Pentagon chief has avoided the private snickering about Trump that has cost others but is featured in new Woodward book.'
www.politico.com/story/2018/09/04/mattis-trump-moron-woodward-806692

ohmymimi · 05/09/2018 08:00

A beardy and slightly salty Mr. Colbert:

ohmymimi · 05/09/2018 08:03

And Mr. Meyers 'Closer Look':

ohmymimi · 05/09/2018 08:04

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ohmymimi · 05/09/2018 08:06

There is always a silver lining:
'Ayanna Pressley Defeats Rep. Michael Capuano In Massachusetts Primary.
In a major upset, she defeated the 10-term congressman in the Democratic race and is set to become the state's first black congresswoman.'
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/ayanna-pressley-capuano-massachusetts-congress_us_5b882fe5e4b0162f4720d691

ohmymimi · 05/09/2018 08:09

'Sheldon Whitehouse Says Brett Kavanaugh's Confirmation Hearing Is 'A Sham'
“No wonder the American people feel the game is rigged,” Whitehouse said.'

'Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.) used his opening remarks on Tuesday at the confirmation hearing of Judge Brett Kavanaugh to a lifetime seat on the Supreme Court to present a grand unified theory of the corruption of the court under Chief Justice John Roberts and how Kavanaugh’s confirmation would make it worse.'
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/brett-kavanaugh-confirmation-hearing-sheldon-whitehouse_us_5b8efa15e4b0162f4727e447

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TheClaws · 05/09/2018 08:13

Thanks Gump. 145 did sound suspiciously high to me - I thought it might contain some ring-ins that I hadn’t had time to sift out. At least 82 is closer to my original 94 estimate! (And mind-boggling to boot.)

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ohmymimi · 05/09/2018 08:15

Silence of the beholden:
'Republicans Act Like They're Powerless To Stop Trump's Attacks On The Justice System.
A lot of GOP senators went radio silent on Trump's suggestion that Attorney General Jeff Sessions should do his bidding.'
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/trump-jeff-sessions-tweet_us_5b8eaa8be4b0cf7b003a07a7
SeemsHmm
'Trump Really Seems To Wish He Were An Actual Dictator.
Authoritarian leaders talk about closing down the media, going after political foes and being the only source of truth.'
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/trump-dictator-authoritarian-wannabe_us_5b8ee013e4b0162f4727c681

TheNorthWestPawsage · 05/09/2018 08:18

Checking in and catching up.
(May this be the thread that gives us Don JR's indictment.)

ohmymimi · 05/09/2018 08:38

I notice that Ms.Twitchy Hairfiddler Whitepower and Mr Angry we're moved out of line of sight for Kav's statement. Condi Rice was a good choice as a replacement backdrop. She has had loads of practice getting her body language under control.

CaveMum · 05/09/2018 09:08

Bigly placemark

ohmymimi · 05/09/2018 10:16

Grassley then (Kagan) and now (Kav.):