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Reach for the stars, sun, moon or Mars. Trump thread 94

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lionheart · 07/06/2019 22:27

www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-06-07/trump-s-tariffs-have-wiped-out-most-families-tax-cut-gains

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AskingQuestionsAllTheTime · 25/06/2019 22:19

Thank you.

That's an extraordinary list, as much as anything because of the last item on it, Homeland Security. Is that so there are fewer people who might start to have inconvenient consciences, or what? I would have expected it to have been a priority.

AcrossthePond55 · 25/06/2019 22:33

IMO, it's because when there is a temporary/acting Agency Head things get 'sloppy' because accountability and regulation enforcement just isn't there. And many times acting Heads have no real experience with the agency in question, are too busy angling for being made permanent, and are more interested in catering to TPTB than actually doing the job they're temporarily in. I saw it time and time again in the agency I worked for.

Having sloppy accountability and enforcement in DHS plays right into Scrotus' game plan of using ICE as a tool in his reelection toolkit. With a temp Head, Scrotus has free rein to order/countermand raids, keep detainees in deplorable conditions, and push to get funds reallocated for his fucking wall.

cozietoesie · 25/06/2019 22:45

Please let the CSZ not decide to go to FMR. It would finish the wall issue but too many lives would be lost.

TheClaws · 26/06/2019 01:37

I shouldn’t find this funny, but I do. Apparently he’s had to resign due to “allegations of discrimination and harassment”, ironically. (And never fear, another diplomatic protocol official has been appointed, so Trump shouldn’t disgrace himself too much at the G20.)

thehill.com/homenews/administration/450335-trump-official-in-charge-of-diplomatic-protocol-to-resign-ahead-of-g

AcrossthePond55 · 26/06/2019 02:14

www.cnn.com/2019/06/25/politics/robert-mueller-will-testify/index.html

Mueller to testify in open sessions

TheClaws · 26/06/2019 03:50

This is a good development. POTUS isn’t pleased though.

Donald J. Trump @realDonaldTrump
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Presidential Harassment!

lionheart · 26/06/2019 07:54

Ooh good news on Mueller.

And more--NRA tv.

www.nytimes.com/2019/06/25/us/nra-nratv-ackerman-mcqueen.html

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lionheart · 26/06/2019 10:13

Less good.

slate.com/news-and-politics/2019/06/census-case-john-roberts-bush-v-gore-tragedy.html

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Tuktuktaker · 26/06/2019 11:22

Not directly Trump related. But interesting.

Fred Guttenberg
@fred_guttenberg
6 minutes ago, 4 tweets, 2 min read Read on Twitter
(1,4) On February 14th, 2018 Jaime Guttenberg's voice was silenced. She should be turning 16 next month but instead will be forever 14. In the weeks following her murder, I set on a mission and said to anyone who would listen
N.R.A. Shuts Down Production of NRATV
The National Rifle Association shut down its live broadcasting arm on Tuesday night and severed ties with its estranged advertising firm.
www.nytimes.com/2019/06/25/us/nra-nratv-ackerman-mcqueen.html
(2,4) "I inted to break the f--king gun lobby." I did not care about legislators or legislation as they were beholden to this industry. I am so thankful for all of the amazing gun safety advocates whom I have met and worked with in order to get this done.
(3,4) We are not there yet, but the silencing of @NRATV, @DLoesch, @stinchfield1776 and others is a big deal. For those of us who care about gun safety, our work is not done, but our voices are shining brighter today.
(4,4) The NRA treated my daughter and other victims of gun violence as if they were nothing more than a cost of doing business. I do not get my daughter back, but I will not stop until this organization is out of our business and the business of our safety.

Roussette · 26/06/2019 11:25

Fred Guttenberg is a brave man. He is not anti-gun, just pro gun control.

lionheart · 26/06/2019 13:06

edition.cnn.com/2019/03/15/politics/pompeo-icc-visa-restrictions/index.html

Washington (CNN) -- 'Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced the US will deny or revoke visas for International Criminal Court staff.

The move is meant to deter a potential investigation by the judicial body into alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity committed by US troops in Afghanistan.'

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cozietoesie · 26/06/2019 16:21

KAC is to be subpoenaed?🙂

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cozietoesie · 26/06/2019 16:50

Morning Joe.

lionheart · 26/06/2019 20:19

www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/e-jean-carroll-trump-sexual-assault-poll_n_5d12a515e4b0aa375f551aaf

'About half those polled, 53%, hadn’t heard anything at all.(Because survey respondents tend to be more politically engaged, these numbers are, if anything, probably a little high.)'

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cozietoesie · 26/06/2019 20:57

I'm not sure that they care overmuch, in any case. Sad

lionheart · 26/06/2019 22:08
Sad Gin
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lionheart · 26/06/2019 22:16

Here we are:

Reach for the stars, sun, moon or Mars. Trump thread 94
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cozietoesie · 26/06/2019 22:18

Thanks, lion. Needed.

lionheart · 26/06/2019 22:43

Yes.

(This article includes the photograph in question.)

eu.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2019/06/26/drowned-father-and-daughter-border-photo-why-we-published/1566769001/

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TheClaws · 27/06/2019 00:46

Grin “I’m off to save the free world,” says the delusional one.

Donald J. Trump @realDonaldTrump
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For tonight’s #DemDebate, be sure to follow @TeamTrump, @TrumpWarRoom, @Parscale, @KayleighMcEnany, @TimMurtaugh, and @Marc_Lotter for RAPID RESPONSE, FACT CHECKING, and the TRUTH! #MAGA #KAG Sorry, I’m on Air Force One, off to save the Free World!

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