Lets see if we can keep this thread a little more civil.

I found this interview very interesting.  A lot of soft balls thrown at Trump, he explained his back pedalling on his more extreme issues as a lot of his claims as opening bids for negotiation purposes.  Which .. whatever .. I still think that those are insincere claims he used to get elected.

He does now come across way more presidential then he did prior to the election.  A lot of his noise, yelling, and rhetoric has been scaled back.

Do respect this one though:

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Lesley Stahl: Are you gonna take the salary, the president’s salary?

Donald Trump: Well, I’ve never commented on this, but the answer is no. I think I have to by law take $1, so I’ll take $1 a year. But it’s a -- I don’t even know what it is.

Donald Trump: Do you know what the salary is?

Lesley Stahl: $400,000 you’re giving up.

Donald Trump: No, I’m not gonna take the salary. I’m not taking it.

 

http://www.cbsnews.com/news/60-minutes-donald-trump-family-melania-ivanka-lesley-stahl/

Loyalty is so important to Trump.

 

41 minutes ago, pigseye said:

Just an FYI, in case anyone missed it, Democratic senators also asked the Ukraine to investigate Trump on the Russian probe or they would withhold aid to the country. I'm failing to see the difference? Anyone want to help me out here? 

 

The big difference is one of those things happened (with lots of evidence including a public confession) and the other didn’t.  

42 minutes ago, pigseye said:

Just an FYI, in case anyone missed it, Democratic senators also asked the Ukraine to investigate Trump on the Russian probe or they would withhold aid to the country. I'm failing to see the difference? Anyone want to help me out here? 

 

Maybe Snopes can help you out

8 minutes ago, bustamente said:

Maybe Snopes can help you out

In the time it took for the op to ask that question I had googled the answer.  Interesting discussion on cnn yesterday from an historian talking about how difficult it is for people who voted for (or supported) a candidate to change their mind.   Human psychology at work. 

Anyway, more news 

 

2 hours ago, pigseye said:

Just an FYI, in case anyone missed it, Democratic senators also asked the Ukraine to investigate Trump on the Russian probe or they would withhold aid to the country. I'm failing to see the difference? Anyone want to help me out here? 

 

Shoot me some links and I can see what you are talking about- you seem to be kind of wrong in your facts there.

It never ends 

 

7 hours ago, wanna-b-fanboy said:

Shoot me some links and I can see what you are talking about- you seem to be kind of wrong in your facts there.

My facts are wrong, they didn't directly say they would pull the aid if the investigations were shut down, but the implication is there.

https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/trump-impeachment-inquiry/fact-check-trump-s-false-claim-democrats-threatened-ukraine-aid-n1059156

I'm not defending Trump but the Democrats like the Liberals here are the biggest hypocrites on the planet.

1 hour ago, pigseye said:

My facts are wrong, they didn't directly say they would pull the aid if the investigations were shut down, but the implication is there.

https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/trump-impeachment-inquiry/fact-check-trump-s-false-claim-democrats-threatened-ukraine-aid-n1059156

I'm not defending Trump but the Democrats like the Liberals here are the biggest hypocrites on the planet.

Cool, I respect anyone who fesses up and admits they were wrong and provide a link- total respect.

 

What impeachment 

 

Edited October 7, 20196 yr by The Unknown Poster

although it's slimier than usual, abandoning allies is not new for the Americans.

Edited October 7, 20196 yr by Mark F

 

More from the judge 

 

But, but - the Bidens!

 

@IvankaTrump

8:56 AM · Apr 20, 2012·Twitter for iPhone

Thank you Prime Minister Erdogan for joining us yesterday to celebrate the launch of #TrumpTowers Istanbul!

Edited October 7, 20196 yr by Wideleft

Talk about twittering from the edge.

 

26 minutes ago, FrostyWinnipeg said:

Talk about twittering from the edge.

holy crap that is loony.

6 minutes ago, Mark F said:

holy crap that is loony.

And more insane... 100% on brand.

 

I suspect that we are going to in for another break neck speed news cycle this week.

Edited October 7, 20196 yr by wanna-b-fanboy

2 minutes ago, wanna-b-fanboy said:

And more insane... 100% on brand.

He's not sure if he should be distracting from Kurdish genocide or his failed appeal on income tax submissions.  Also, he might be running out of Sudafed. 

JRehling@JRehling

 

 

THREAD
In 2016, Trump posted a photo of himself that gave away more than he intended. An open desk drawer revealed box after box of Sudafed, piled on top of one another.

 

 

12 minutes ago, Wideleft said:

He's not sure if he should be distracting from Kurdish genocide or his failed appeal on income tax submissions.  Also, he might be running out of Sudafed. 

JRehling@JRehling

 

 

THREAD
In 2016, Trump posted a photo of himself that gave away more than he intended. An open desk drawer revealed box after box of Sudafed, piled on top of one another.

 

 

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A sign of abuse of this drug might be finding a large amount of cold medicine drug packaging among someone’s belongings.   The sensations that are felt from a pseudoephedrine high are described as short-term and can raise energy levels, cause a ticklish feeling on the skin, and induce a sense of euphoria.  Those who are most likely to abuse pseudoephedrine are those who believe it may help them lose weight, or those who already abuse other substances. In some cases, pseudoephedrine is used by those who are involved in the production and use of methamphetamine, otherwise known as meth.

https://www.addictionhope.com/blog/pseudoephedrine-abuse-the-signs-and-symptoms/

Some current Republicans will go down in history.   Aiding, abetting and defending an unstable, raging, dishonest narcissist.  

5 minutes ago, do or die said:

Some current Republicans will go down in history.   Aiding, abetting and defending an unstable, raging, dishonest narcissist.  

New talking point for GOP

"Yeah he shouldn't have done that- that was an abuse of power- but impeachment is too extreme."

4 minutes ago, wanna-b-fanboy said:

New talking point for GOP

"Yeah he shouldn't have done that- that was an abuse of power- but impeachment is too extreme."

"Yes, his actions were inappropriate, and we feel uneasy about the some of his statements and tweets.  These things are unfortunate and certainly not helpful.   But that is not what he meant to say and he really didn't mean it"

trump followers

1he didn't say that

2 he said that but he didn't mean it

3 what's wrong with what he said

4 I'm glad he said that, he's really standing up for America.

 

5.  Just angry Democrats, RINO's and swamp dwellers

When they decided to impeach Clinton, they set a low bar.  They have to live with it.  Especially since public opinion is on the Dems side.  

Its sort of the OJ effect too.  If you're a criminal but you get away with it, that isnt permission to keep on committing crimes.  Its a freebie.  Dont blow it...cause if you do, they're going to make you pay for all your sins, past & present.