Board 8 > Politics Containment Topic 160: Government Letdown

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Render unto Caesar! Except for all those sweet Caesar coins Ill open up the earth and swallow you into hell for not handing over to the church of course. I meant just give the rest of what you have to Caesar.

1/28/2018
POLITICO - Deadline looms for Trump and Russia sanctions

And they have reason to worry about whether the popular sanctions package Trump reluctantly signed in August will be implemented just as hesitantly. The Russia provisions of the bill were designed as a response to Moscow?s meddling in the 2016 election, which the president himself has downplayed.

Furthermore, the last time Trump?s administration confronted a deadline to set in motion penalties against Putin?s government, it took more than three weeks ? and a nudge from Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman Bob Corker (R-Tenn.) ? for Trump?s team to comply.

An even more critical moment arrives Monday. The Treasury Department is required to begin imposing sanctions against entities doing business with Russia?s defense and intelligence sectors as well as to produce a hotly-anticipated list of oligarchs maintaining close ties to Putin. Implementing the law robustly would risk harming the relationship Trump has tried to cultivate with Putin ? and any delay would mean snubbing Congress? authority.

Lawmakers in both parties don?t want the White House to drag its feet this time.

https://www.politico.com/story/2018/01/28/trump-russia-sanctions-deadline-373106

Pay attention tomorrow.
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https://twitter.com/verambergen/status/957659180403494912

When Trump suggested firing Mueller, that wasnt meant literally, it was just a New York way of speaking <_<
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Obviously he wanted to fire him out of a cannon

>_>
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What he obviously meant was that he wanted to fire up the oven to get him a nice slice of 'za to get him really fired up for the Mets game. New Yoooooorrrrrrrk
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That kind of Donald-defense is gonna get Manchin primaried if he ain't careful.

Not that saying that kind of talk should get Donald impeached will necessarily win the WV seat either, but that's not a good look.
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Also, thank you Peaf!
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If Manchin loses a primary that seat goes from lean Republican to safe Republican. Hes probably safe from being primaried, and even if he was hed probably win easy.

That kind of talk probably earns him points in WV, not loses them. It is a strange state >_>
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Jakyl25 posted...

https://twitter.com/verambergen/status/957659180403494912

When Trump suggested firing Mueller, that wasnt meant literally, it was just a New York way of speaking <_<

Really? Well I'm from Utica, and I've never heard anyone use the phrase "fire Bob Mueller"

Paratroopa1 posted...

Jakyl25 posted...

https://twitter.com/verambergen/status/957659180403494912

When Trump suggested firing Mueller, that wasnt meant literally, it was just a New York way of speaking <_<

Really? Well I'm from Utica, and I've never heard anyone use the phrase "fire Bob Mueller"

Hey, look at this guy! We got a real Fire Bob Mueller over here!
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Paratroopa1 posted...

Jakyl25 posted...

https://twitter.com/verambergen/status/957659180403494912

When Trump suggested firing Mueller, that wasnt meant literally, it was just a New York way of speaking <_<

Really? Well I'm from Utica, and I've never heard anyone use the phrase "fire Bob Mueller"

Well obviously not in Utica.

It's an Albany expression.
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I mean, as ridiculous as that excuse is in a vacuum, it's much worse in the context of Trump who is famous for hosting a show for years where his catchphrase was, "You're fired!" and it was 100% literal.
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Suprak the Stud posted...

Paratroopa1 posted...

Jakyl25 posted...

https://twitter.com/verambergen/status/957659180403494912

When Trump suggested firing Mueller, that wasnt meant literally, it was just a New York way of speaking <_<

Really? Well I'm from Utica, and I've never heard anyone use the phrase "fire Bob Mueller"

Well obviously not in Utica.

It's an Albany expression.

I see.

You know, this "Fire Bob Mueller" sounds an awful lot like obstruction of justice.
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Oh no. Patented Trump firings. Old Reality TV Show saying.
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PostCrisisJ2 posted...

Oh no. Patented Trump firings. Old Reality TV Show saying.

For not actually firing someone?
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Paratroopa1 posted...

Jakyl25 posted...

https://twitter.com/verambergen/status/957659180403494912

When Trump suggested firing Mueller, that wasnt meant literally, it was just a New York way of speaking <_<

Really? Well I'm from Utica, and I've never heard anyone use the phrase "fire Bob Mueller"

My friend started working for the Comets recently!

I've really only ever driven through NY so i know very little about the state and can't use my anecdotal evidence to confirm or deny any state usage of how its residents use the verb "fire".
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In this topic: Large amounts of people who don't get current memes.

Good for them.
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SupremeZero posted...

In this topic: Large amounts of people who don't get current memes.

Good for them.

I don't normally use a meme that's already getting enough playtime but this was too on the nose

1/28/2018
TWITTER - Robert D-Antonio (blank/private?)

You go after Jay Z but not Eminem. Wonder why?

*IN RESPONSE TO DONALD TRUMP*

Somebody please inform Jay-Z that because of my policies, Black Unemployment has just been reported to be at the LOWEST RATE EVER RECORDED!

https://twitter.com/Rob_Dantonio/status/957676195751096320

Interesting to see how quickly Donald attacks Jay-Z's political talk but still hasn't said anything about Eminem's slam, especially so since Donald once raised Eminem's hand and said he'd be President.

Also, this incident involves the first episode of Van Jones's new show on CNN and Donald somtimes hate-watches fellow anchor Don Lemon.

Noticing a trend.....
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2TfzUMYyZ10
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https://www.cnbc.com/2018/01/28/trump-administration-could-build-nationalized-5g-mobile-network.html

Trump administration is thinking about nationalizing 5G mobile network
The U.S. government is considering an option to build a 5G network as a way of guarding against China, news outlet Axios reported.
Reuters also reported that a senior administration official said that the government needs to work with industry to figure out the best way to build a secure 5G.
Fifth generation mobile networks aim to provide faster data speeds and more bandwidth to carry growing levels of web traffic.


I mean...in theory I'm ok with this, but this is DEFINITELY not "small gubmint Conservatism".
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And how exactly does that guard against China?
Speaking of competing foreign powers, the deadline that Congress gave the white house for implementing sanctions against Russia is today. So i can't wait to hear the excuse as to why it's ok that trump isn't implementing any.
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Developing story: Deputy Director Andrew McCabe is stepping down today.

This is the guy Donald asked who he voted for before hiring, the guy Donald vented about his wife's Democratic donations, and the guy Donald sought to discredit (alongside Jim Rybicki and James Clapper) after learning Comey confided in them when he was fired.

Sessions also pressured Wray into firing McCabe, but that fell through when Wray threatened to resign.

Oh boy.
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We already knew McCabe planned to resign early this year. I don't think this is a big deal, it seems like he's just taking his remaining PTO and then officially leaving with full retirement benefits as planned in March.
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As long as it doesn't mess with the investigation, cool.

How does his successor get chosen?
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I read a story recently about one of Trump's lawyers, John Dowd, telling Trump after Comey's testimony that there may be corroborative testimony from FBI officials that could really strengthen the obstruction of justice accusations. Shortly after that conversation, Trump has worked on targeting McCabe, Jim Rybicki, and James Baker, all officials that Comey said he confided in.

McCabe has been targeted for months by both people inside and Republicans outside. I remember reading Baker got reassigned and that Rybicki got replaced by someone else.

http://foreignpolicy.com/2018/01/26/trump-launched-campaign-to-discredit-potential-fbi-witnesses/

It's pretty crazy.
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I believe Wray will appoint a successor.
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The Mana Sword posted...

We already knew McCabe planned to resign early this year. I don't think this is a big deal, it seems like he's just taking his remaining PTO and then officially leaving with full retirement benefits as planned in March.

https://twitter.com/juliannagoldman/status/958032133284618240
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I mean, that could be true, but it seems silly to force someone out that was literally planning to leave of their own accord in a few weeks.

In the meantime, everyone can take the official SotU survey!

https://action.donaldjtrump.com/official-state-of-the-union-survey/
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Do you agree with President Trump that we must be much TOUGHER on terrorism and potential/convicted terrorists?

Uh...dunno if potential and convicted should be grouped together like that for a simple answer like yes or no.

Reminds me of Mitch Hedberg's joke about doctor's forms: "Have you ever had sugar, or PCP?"
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Man these questions.

Do you agree with President Trump that sanctuary cities are in violation of U.S. law, i.e. ILLEGAL?

Do you agree with President Trumps unwavering commitment to, and respect for, our incredible veterans and TROOPS?

With all the random CAPITALIZATION I actually BELIEVE he might have put this together HIMSELF.
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My Immortal posted...

The Mana Sword posted...

We already knew McCabe planned to resign early this year. I don't think this is a big deal, it seems like he's just taking his remaining PTO and then officially leaving with full retirement benefits as planned in March.

https://twitter.com/juliannagoldman/status/958032133284618240

To corroborate:

https://twitter.com/stevebruskCNN/status/958039390139375616
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12/23/2017
TWITTER - Donald Trump (President)

FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe is racing the clock to retire with full benefits. 90 days to go?!!!

https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump/status/944666448185692166

Not sure what to make of this tweet from last month. If this is like more innocent and expected like what Mana was saying, Donald was taunting him about his incoming retirement. If this is more malicious like what these unnamed sources are saying, Donald was taunting him about an incoming firing...?

It's a weird tweet to look back on.
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The Mana Sword posted...

I mean, that could be true, but it seems silly to force someone out that was literally planning to leave of their own accord in a few weeks.

In the meantime, everyone can take the official SotU survey!

https://action.donaldjtrump.com/official-state-of-the-union-survey/

WHAT THE FUCK.

I spent like FORTY FIVE MINUTES filling this shit out in all my brutal honesty only to receive this:

https://imgur.com/a/5hqqy

What a load of horse shit. I spent a long time crafted my answers and being honest. Why the FUCK does he have a survey if they don't what REAL responses?
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haha what
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Forceful_Dragon posted...

Why the FUCK does he have a survey if they don't what REAL responses?

you know exactly why
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i'm literally fuming right now. That's basically an entire hour I wasted filling that crap out. I want to tweet about it but I'm not sure which hashtags to use to properly express my disgust.

Edit:

Well this is what I went with:

https://twitter.com/TheFD_/status/958069094707748864

For all the dozen or so people who will see it.

I even included my real name and phone number in the survey so they would know I stood by everything I said.

But hey, maybe that's just how they make the survey results look as good as possible.
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That's fucked, but not even surprising. But at least we know firsthand that those results are less valid than a fox news Twitter poll!
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So I took the survey, and it ends with

Take The Next Step

Thank you for sharing your key insight on the state of our nation.

President Trump is prepared to put our country back on the right track and to Make America Great Again!

But he also understands that the liberal fake news media machine will not let it happen without a fight.

Hes ready for that fight. But he needs you by his side.

Please make a contribution to Make America Great Again!

How does the news stop him from doing his job. Did he ever explain that.
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StealThisSheen posted...

So I took the survey, and it ends with

Take The Next Step

Thank you for sharing your key insight on the state of our nation.

President Trump is prepared to put our country back on the right track and to Make America Great Again!

But he also understands that the liberal fake news media machine will not let it happen without a fight.

Hes ready for that fight. But he needs you by his side.

Please make a contribution to Make America Great Again!

How does the news stop him from doing his job. Did he ever explain that.

because he can't keep his stupid eyes off the TV for more than 5 minutes, meaning he has less time to do important things like golf and stuff his face with KFC
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What do you think was the word that triggered it?
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Well at least you got that far.

I wonder what part of my free response sections got me disqualified.

The part where I said I did not approve of his targeting groups for their religious beliefs.

Or the part where I said I did not approve of the way he simultaneously savages the media as being "fake" while managing to be much less truthful himself.

Or the part where I said he manufactures outrage and participates in heavy handed fear mongering.

:/
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That just looks like a generic server error, I doubt its anything sinister. You probably just exceeded the maximum post size limit, or had html in your responses, or something along those lines.
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Jakyl25 posted...

What do you think was the word that triggered it?

Well when I clicked back it still had more forms filled in so here is a pastebin since it wont all fit in 1 post:

https://pastebin.com/LZ9j532P

NewerShadow posted...

That just looks like a generic server error, I doubt its anything sinister. You probably just exceeded the maximum post size limit, or had html in your responses, or something along those lines.

Definitely no html, but now I'm curious if it is in fact a size limit thing. But there is no mention of a size limit and it would be easy to clear that up if that was the case.
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Clearly you were attempting a cyberattack and they had to defend themselves
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https://twitter.com/lbarronlopez/status/958068467390992384

time to hire some proofreaders
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Fuck it, Im taking this survey

Im even being generous to him when I can, saying I approve of the economy and job creation and taking a tough stance against North Korea

But then I get to this:

Are you content with President Trumps record appointments of justices to the Supreme Court?

...1 is not a record
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"I come to you today to warn you about dragons forcefully hacking our midterms and stripping America of the praise I deserve."
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yeah that is poorly phrased, as well as nearly every other question. Some of them have such an obvious slant to try and coach people to respond in a certain way. It's pretty despicable.
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