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Dr. Eugene Felikson 02.06.2019 12:26 PM

oh yeah clearly lol. we're in agreement. im just watching it now in small chunks, pausing intermediately because im all fired up

something like 58% of voters recently polled said they'd never vote for him again

amazing how he can brag about how amazing his admin is when they just shut down the government for 35 days because "wahhhh if cant have my wall you cant have anything... dont look at all the other government spending i got rid of, all the environmental protection laws i threw in the trash, #bringbackcoal, just gimme my damn Trump Wall of Freedom"

Dr. Eugene Felikson 02.06.2019 12:56 PM

http://time.com/5522285/trump-economy-nixon/

Quote:

President Trump Used the State of the Union to Call for an End to Investigations. So Did Nixon

President Donald Trump called for the investigations against him to be brought to an end during his State of the Union speech on Tuesday. Though the President did not mention Robert Mueller by name, even as the special counsel’s probe into Russian involvement in the 2016 presidential election continues, Trump singled out “ridiculous” and “partisan” investigations, and warned that they could harm the economic “resurgence.”

“An economic miracle is taking place in the United States — and the only thing that can stop it are foolish wars, politics or ridiculous partisan investigations,” Trump said, per his prepared remarks. “If there is going to be peace and legislation, there cannot be war and investigation. It just doesn’t work that way! We must be united at home to defeat our adversaries abroad.”

Trump was not the first president to call for the end of the investigations during his State of the Union. In 1974, Nixon told Congress, “I believe the time has come to bring that investigation and the other investigations of this matter to an end. One year of Watergate is enough!”

President Nixon in 1974 #SOTU: "I believe the time has come to bring that investigation and the other investigations of this matter to an end. One year of Watergate is enough!"

Though he said he would cooperate with the Watergate investigation, Nixon argued that the country had other things to worry about that required Washington’s full attention. He resigned from office less than a year later, in August of that year.

Trump’s claim that the investigations will directly harm the economy appears to have a mixed basis in history.

The economy was in fact weak for the duration of the Watergate era, with stocks losing 42% of their value during the period of the scandal, from January 1973 to August 1974. However, the period of the scandal also coincided with a global oil shock and spiking inflation.

On the other hand, the economy remained strong throughout throughout the investigation of Bill Clinton during the late 1990s. According to Gallup, 71% of Americans said in a January 1999 poll that the period was the “best economy of their lifetime,” according to Gallup.

That scandal did impact the stock market, but it ultimately bounced back. “[After] investors concluded that this event would not likely lead to recession,” Sam Stovall, chief investment strategist for CFRA, has said. “The [market] then went on to recover the entire decline and set a new all-time high.”

Skuj 02.06.2019 02:22 PM

LOL at this 76% thing. I watched too - just to see what kind of idiocy comes out of his mouth this time.

Did y'all miss the part about how Trump saved us from nuclear war with NK?

So, because I watched a trainwreck, do I support the trainwreck now?

On another note - Warren is done. It's a shame. This "Indian" thing is the gift that just keeps on giving to her opponents.

Dr. Eugene Felikson 02.06.2019 02:29 PM

What is the deal with Warren's Native American heritage anyway?

So it's like a dismal percentage and she just keeps claiming it as her race to gain political traction over the years?

Like, compared to some of Trump's or even Hillary's baggage from 2016... is that even relevant?

Maybe I'm like a nihilist or something, but I don't really understand why certain things are so crucial.

!@#$%! 02.06.2019 02:31 PM

i dont resent the indian thing so much as he hipocrisy and double standard of the professionally offended

https://www.latimes.com/politics/la-...201-story.html

only chancellor palpatine lookalike joe “cockroach” lieberman (i made up that nickname), ex-democrat, came out asking for not rushing to judgment on northam. which is what any reasonable liberal should do. problem is now democrats are being overtaken by maoism.

as for the poll, it doesnt say that those who watched the trainwreck supported it. it says that 76% did. no difficulty there.

ilduclo 02.06.2019 02:35 PM

Peggy Noonan (!)

"And good natured with the white jackets, who I see some on twitter are calling the straight jackets. AOC had a rare bad night, looking not spirited, warm and original as usual but sullen, teenaged and at a loss. 2"

I guess the 2 is her evaluation of the physical appearance of AOC. Coming from Peggy Noonan?
 

 


BTW, Peggy, it's STRAIT jackets

Dr. Eugene Felikson 02.06.2019 02:46 PM

If we ever get our first female president, she's gonna be a total babe. Dead ass

#AOC2024

ilduclo 02.06.2019 04:33 PM

The Alarming Message in Trump’s State of the Union
The president’s speech wasn’t dull. It was dangerous.

https://slate.com/news-and-politics/...oritarian.html

Skuj 02.06.2019 05:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by !@#$%!

as for the poll, it doesnt say that those who watched the trainwreck supported it. it says that 76% did. no difficulty there.


Oh, right.

Well, sometimes even I like Teleprompter Trump.

Skuj 02.06.2019 05:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr. Eugene Felikson
If we ever get our first female president, she's gonna be a total babe. Dead ass

#AOC2024



Now look....we need to stop being sexist....because....we don't want to be like Trump......and......Jesus she looks great in that Strait Jacket.

_tunic_ 02.06.2019 05:44 PM

yesterday I saved my country from WWIII


See? There is no war so I am right, you don't even have to be a president to make this claim

The Soup Nazi 02.06.2019 09:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ilduclo

 


 


The red-headed and red-bearded manimal on the far right (!!! ;)), Riley Roberts, is AOC's boyfriend. Which is another way of saying he's the luckiest man on the planet THE SON OF A GUN.

Dr. Eugene Felikson 02.06.2019 09:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skuj
Now look....we need to stop being sexist....because....we don't want to be like Trump......and......Jesus she looks great in that Strait Jacket.


 

Skuj 02.07.2019 01:12 AM

LOL.

ilduclo 02.07.2019 09:05 AM

TelePrompTer Trimp speaks at the National Prayer Breakfast...

2 questions

Did he bring his own sausage mcmuffins?

How many Russians in the audience this year?

https://religionnews.com/2018/07/18/...yer-breakfast/

ilduclo 02.07.2019 09:32 AM

Meathead to testify before Nadler....doing “ significant prep work”, watch the flop sweat during THIS colonoscopy


https://www.cnn.com/2019/02/06/polit...day/index.html

 

Skuj 02.07.2019 02:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ilduclo
TelePrompTer Trimp speaks at the National Prayer Breakfast...

2 questions

Did he bring his own sausage mcmuffins?

How many Russians in the audience this year?

https://religionnews.com/2018/07/18/...yer-breakfast/


I'm actually afraid to look up "National Prayer Breakfast". I imagine that it is a white, old, evangelical, conservative thing, right?

!@#$%! 02.08.2019 06:33 AM

the shit has hit the fan (this is a fitting image) with the blackmail arm of the trump machine

basically the national enquirer threatened to publish bezos’ dick pics unless he stopped the washington post’s investigations of their political activities....

and he just outed their proposal

Bytor Peltor 02.12.2019 11:13 AM

"If we write a report based upon the facts that we have, then we don't have anything that would suggest there was collusion by the Trump campaign and Russia”


”The entire affair will end in silence from Special Councel Robert Muller”

ilduclo 02.13.2019 06:11 PM

Rep. Ilhan Omar Clashes With Iran-Contra Convict Elliott Abrams Over U.S. Role in Central America, asks if same programs will be followed if we invade Venezuela
 



https://www.thedailybeast.com/rep-il...ntral-american

ilduclo 02.14.2019 10:33 AM

This redhead rocks

Sam Deitsch, survivor, one year ago today, of the shootings at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland FLA... her 16th birthday is also today.....

Way to fuck up a kids birthday for-fucking-ever, gun industry assholes, and their lick-spittle political flunkies

 

ilduclo 02.14.2019 01:00 PM

 


 

!@#$%! 02.15.2019 11:46 AM

power grab at the border

loser toddler throws a tantrum

big yawn, brace for lawsuits

Dr. Eugene Felikson 02.15.2019 01:40 PM

trump declaring a national emergency just to free up extra $$$ for his dumb wall is like using your kids' college fund for a sweet new pinball table in your basement

i hope you choke on your big mac, you orange senile prick.

Skuj 02.15.2019 05:40 PM

I crack-up when I see this in some media today:

"Even before Trump announced his action, Republicans had warned such a tool could be used by a Democratic president to take action on health care or climate change."

Because, health care and climate change are....you know....silly politics, just like the wall.

The Soup Nazi 02.15.2019 05:56 PM

People are a waste of food
You'll never hear the end
They're only ever happy
When they're burying their friends
And they take take take
But they never take a hint
The ice caps getting skinny
Still they're not concerned
They're very near extinct

People are a waste of food
The end is nearly nigh
They've always said the sky would fall
Now it is you have to wonder why
You want to shrink your stinky footprint?
Get your tubes tied
Or even better yet
Go commit suicide
They can't say you didn't try

And oh my
Well I hear the sound of horses' hooves
Come the middle of the night
And oh my
Its time to get your gun license
I see four horsemen riding through
A cold and endless night

If money is the root of evil
Fear of death is worse
This mortal coil is not a test
And you can't hide in a purse
So don't go casting no dispersions in the street
Cause the half the world that starves
Will know the half you're in
Does not deserve to eat

And oh my
Well I hear the sound of horses' hooves
Come the middle of the night
And oh my
It's time to get your gun license
I see four horsemen riding through
A cold and endless night

People are a waste of food
Don't bother learning Chinese
Thou shalt find oneself perturbed
By less verbose calamities
Just get some Heinz baked beans
A 12 gauge, bandolier and tinned dog food
We'll eat your dog, bury our dead
Or eat them instead
That's entirely up to you

And oh my
I hear the sound of unshod hooves come the middle of the night
And oh why
Well, from now on 'til your grandkids finally get what you deserve
I'm going to be stuck here with you wookies
Eating fortune cookies
Until my guts churn

_tunic_ 02.15.2019 06:33 PM

Donald Trump to Consult with Pink Floyd on Wall

Quote:

President Donald Trump today announced that he will soon meet with former members of the classic rock band Pink Floyd to discuss building the border wall between the U.S. and Mexico.

“Pink Floyd was huge and they built a huge wall for their famous album, The Wall, said Trump. “I remember that wall. Everyone remembers that wall. It was a truly huge wall for a truly huge album. Made out of bricks. Big success, that album. The kids loved it. Lots of units sold. That’s the kind of wall I want to build and with that kind of success. I want lots of bricks in my wall all in all. So of course I want to meet with both Pink and Floyd as soon as possible.”


Skuj 02.15.2019 06:44 PM

LOL.

However, Waters now has a good excuse for The 40th Anniversary Tour.

Skuj 02.15.2019 06:46 PM

Surely, many have pointed out the irony/contrast with Reagan's "tear down this wall" speech?

The Soup Nazi 02.15.2019 06:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by _tunic_

:D

 

Skuj 02.15.2019 06:53 PM

Of course, there is no collision. There never was any collision:

https://thehill.com/policy/national-...municated-with

Nor will there be any collision to be found. Nothing. Mueller just needs to shut up already.

Bytor Peltor 02.16.2019 03:12 AM

The Left Is Willing To Die On This Hill......WHY? It Makes ZERO Sense!

 

_tunic_ 02.16.2019 03:56 AM

Here's some more Floyd for ya!


Donald Trump’s The Wall

Quote:

Donald Trump's The Wall. Found footage feature film covering the life and times of Donald J. Trump set to the album "The Wall" by Pink Floyd.


Donald Trump Sings - Another Brick In The Wall - Pink Floyd

(there are actually plenty of similar vids, this is one of the better ones)




oh and keep an eye on the TV thread, saw some scary shit about a wall in some other country yesterday. Will post about it later today

greenlight 02.16.2019 09:30 AM

just found out about Tulsi's candidacy. nice one!

!@#$%! 02.16.2019 09:58 AM

o man another socialista?

i hope they cancel each other out

socialism = more cops

sad, but true

demonrail666 02.16.2019 10:13 AM

I imagine it also means more Trump

!@#$%! 02.16.2019 10:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by demonrail666
I imagine it also means more Trump

disgracefully yes

look at how the activists "won" against amazon in queens!

next thing amazon relocates to singapore or ireland, and we're left sending wooden toys via donkey express

demonrail666 02.16.2019 10:46 AM

I've less of a problem with Trump but is there a Dem candidate you think has a realistic chance of beating him?

!@#$%! 02.16.2019 10:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by demonrail666
I've less of a problem with Trump but is there a Dem candidate you think has a realistic chance of beating him?

just pulling a name out of a hat here but maybe michael bloomberg running as a democrat could

biden should have run previously but coulda woulda shoulda and now it's too late

bloomberg if he'd make it past the primaries, where i can see a strong lefty win

it's truly a clusterfuck

kids are being sold a bill of goods with this notion that the government can make everything right for everyone

--

trump is old. maybe mark cuban lololo


--

i guess the centrists are taking their time

Dr. Eugene Felikson 02.16.2019 11:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by demonrail666
I've less of a problem with Trump but is there a Dem candidate you think has a realistic chance of beating him?


Bernie

Hell, even Beto


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