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Democrats win the House, and he’s already fired Sessions: Trump thread 87

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TheClaws · 11/11/2018 23:09

We start this new thread on a brighter note: the mid-terms were a win for the Democrats, securing the House of Representatives and further seats in the Senate. This means more scrutiny for POTUS and the GOP, and bargaining power.

He’s still a feckless, vain bully, oddly admired by some varieties of Christians - enjoy the cartoon by Mike Luckovich.

Democrats win the House, and he’s already fired Sessions: Trump thread 87

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lionheart · 03/12/2018 05:30

Yes, Roman numerals work (maybe better than two fat ladies).

But I get the point about not yielding the ground too.

Lweji · 03/12/2018 07:48

Or acknowledge the meaning but write the title in such a way that it's clear we're not supporters.
Invoke Godwin's law. Then give the thread number.

Lweji · 03/12/2018 07:50

Also along the lines of: alt-right, look away now. Not suitable for nationalists.

MerdedeBrexit · 03/12/2018 07:58

I do like Across's suggestion, but then I'm a sucker for Roman Numerals

Gumpendorf · 03/12/2018 08:04

I had no idea, either. I agree avoiding it is giving it power and like Lweji's suggestion of acknowledging it.

Gosh, I hope events move quickly so we fill up the thread and move onto 89.

Minimammoth · 03/12/2018 08:15

I am innocent and have not a clue what this is about, daren’t google in case I get contaminated.

Gumpendorf · 03/12/2018 08:23

How Trump tries to limit damage

https://www.msnbc.com/stephanie-ruhle/watch/president-trump-thinking-of-damage-control-instead-of-the-g20-1384820803879

Mini

Lweji · 03/12/2018 08:27

@Minimammoth

HH
It's a salutation to a German former dictator.

OhYouBadBadKitten · 03/12/2018 08:34

Just spell it out: eighty-eight. If you google that you get burgers, mathematical definitions. Ignore a particular dictionary's definition.

TheNorthWestPawsage · 03/12/2018 08:41

I'd just use the correct number for the next thread and tell anyone with other interpretations to "eff off"! They don't own any of us. (But I'm a Nasty Woman...)

TheNorthWestPawsage · 03/12/2018 09:08

In court last Friday, Judge Berman gave Mueller’s team until December 7 to provide their proof Manafort lied. Which could well mean we’ll see more developments ahead of that in coming days since the info is coming public - including indictments.
twitter.com/amy_siskind/status/1069439450122461184?s=21

Roussette · 03/12/2018 09:10

Isnt 88 lucky in chinese mythology? I'm not worried one way or the other.

An interesting article... doom and gloom in some ways as Trump's disapproval rating has climbed to above 60% (apparently), yet he still hangs on in there

www.theguardian.com/us-news/2018/dec/03/trumps-enemies-book-review-corey-lewandowski-david-bossie

TheNorthWestPawsage · 03/12/2018 09:17

On a side note - does anyone think we're going to get a news collision of Trump and Brexit hoolies by next week? 💥💣💥

Gumpendorf · 03/12/2018 10:39

I think it's v likely NorthWest -there is an uncomfortable symmetry about the two. In my mind at least.

https://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow/watch/lifting-russian-sanctions-key-to-trump-deal-exposed-by-cohen-1385505347911

For those who haven't seen it, Maddow's opening segment on her Friday show is getting much praise for the way she has joined the dots.

Does Mueller have to/ will he go quiet until after 41's funeral

Also interesting tweet from Julia Davis (attached) - is Putin/Russia going to burn Trump in the asset sense ?

cozietoesie · 03/12/2018 13:26

Oh Dear.

Shriek · 03/12/2018 13:41

Manchild

Gumpendorf · 03/12/2018 15:30

https://edition-m.cnn.com/2018/12/03/politics/george-hw-bush-eulogy-funeral-plans/index.html?utm content=2018-12-03T15%3A18%3A14&utmmsource=twCNNp&utm medium=social&utmmterm=image

Trump will not speak at GHWB's funeral - relief all round.

cozietoesie · 03/12/2018 16:00

I imagine. But how will they actually STOP him if he becomes ..........minded to?

cozietoesie · 03/12/2018 16:12

Occasio-Cortez gets stuck in. (A Newsweek piece.)

Cortez and Huckabee

cozietoesie · 03/12/2018 16:13

Sorry. Ocasio.

Lweji · 03/12/2018 16:14

Trump has been to too many beauty pageants, IMO.
I'm surprised he didn't show up on the G20 stage on a bathing suit.

More seriously, George Bush's funeral isn't about Trump, so he'll have no interest in going. Plus, he'd actually have to face the Clintons and the Obama's who he's just tweeted about belonging in jail. That would be awwwwwwkward! (say it as Oprah would)
And he'd the be least popular President there, not to mention that he might encounter, shall we say, less than enthusiastic crowds.

OnTheDarkSideOfTheSpoon · 03/12/2018 16:19

I think it’s going to be an eventful run up to Christmas