Trump MAGAThread V: March Comes In Like A Lion

[New haven america]

I also hear Japan and The Philippines were part of China too.

But Trump will never say Taiwan was a part of China.

They haven't.

[Corrian]

Man, Jason Chaffetz is such a coward. He refuses to investigate Trump after he endlessly investigated Clinton, runs away from his voters and then just says they're all paid protesters, and now is conveniently not running for reelection? What, 3 months into his term? Seems awful convenient timing. Not to mention it is escalating all the way to full on "I might leave early"

[New haven america]

Man, Jason Chaffetz is such a coward. He refuses to investigate Trump after he endlessly investigated Clinton, runs away from his voters and then just says they're all paid protesters, and now is conveniently not running for reelection? What, 3 months into his term? Seems awful convenient timing. Not to mention it is escalating all the way to full on "I might leave early"

Eh, I'm sure the liberals are to blame for this.

[Gauthier]

Man, Jason Chaffetz is such a coward. He refuses to investigate Trump after he endlessly investigated Clinton, runs away from his voters and then just says they're all paid protesters, and now is conveniently not running for reelection? What, 3 months into his term? Seems awful convenient timing. Not to mention it is escalating all the way to full on "I might leave early"

Eh, I'm sure the liberals are to blame for this.

All of them paid $1500 a week by George Soros.

[Washington Resistance Army]

Man, Jason Chaffetz is such a coward. He refuses to investigate Trump after he endlessly investigated Clinton, runs away from his voters and then just says they're all paid protesters, and now is conveniently not running for reelection? What, 3 months into his term? Seems awful convenient timing. Not to mention it is escalating all the way to full on "I might leave early"

It's not too shocking he's not running for reelection, afaik he's wanted to go for a gubernatorial run for a while.

[Corrian]

Man, Jason Chaffetz is such a coward. He refuses to investigate Trump after he endlessly investigated Clinton, runs away from his voters and then just says they're all paid protesters, and now is conveniently not running for reelection? What, 3 months into his term? Seems awful convenient timing. Not to mention it is escalating all the way to full on "I might leave early"

It's not too shocking he's not running for reelection, afaik he's wanted to go for a gubernatorial run for a while.

Its still all very convenient. Why even run for reelection if you're just going to conveniently ditch 3 months later anyway? That's if he actually does go through the whole not actually even finishing the damn term he just started. And even without that, he's still sleazy and a coward. It just seems like he's running away.

Also guarantee he becomes a slimy lobbyist for the years until he can run for governor.

[AiliailiA]

So how do you piss off South Korea?

Easy, tell them they've actually been a part of China.

Classy, Trump.

President Xi: "April Fool's, Donald!"

[AiliailiA]

It's not too shocking he's not running for reelection, afaik he's wanted to go for a gubernatorial run for a while.

Its still all very convenient. Why even run for reelection if you're just going to conveniently ditch 3 months later anyway? That's if he actually does go through the whole not actually even finishing the damn term he just started. And even without that, he's still sleazy and a coward. It just seems like he's running away.

You don't seem to like Jason Chaffetz much ...

Maybe he's afraid of Evan McMullin.

SALT LAKE CITY — Former independent presidential candidate Evan McMullin would beat Sen. Orrin Hatch in a head-to-head matchup for the U.S. Senate, a new poll shows.

The Centrist Project, which is recruiting candidates to run for Senate and state legislatures in 2018, commissioned the survey to gauge Utahns' opinions on several issues and the viability of an independent candidate in the upcoming Senate race.

The poll by JMC Analytics found 33 percent of residents would vote for McMullin, 29 percent for Hatch and 11 percent for an unnamed Democrat if the election were held today. Another 10 percent favored someone else, and 17 percent were undecided.

*snip*

McMullin, a former CIA operative and BYU graduate, said last month that it's possible he would challenge Hatch or Rep. Jason Chaffetz, R-Utah.

Chaffetz, who had toyed with taking on Hatch, announced Wednesday that he won't seek re-election or run for any office in 2018. He also hasn't ruled out resigning before his term ends.

The five-term congressman said he always intended to get in and serve and get out. Asked if Hatch has stayed too long, Chaffetz said, "I’ll let you come to your own conclusion."

Hatch has said he could step aside if someone like former GOP presidential nominee Mitt Romney were to replace him, though the senator said he doesn't think Romney is going to run.

... or he wants to replace Hatch in 2018 and pretty much lied in his public statement.

[Corrian]

You don't seem to like Jason Chaffetz much ...

He hasn't exactly given me a reason to.

[AiliailiA]

From Vox

Thank you!

Thank you for allowing me to serve as your Representative in the United States House of Representatives. Serving is an honor and a privilege that I have never taken for granted.

After long consultation with my family and prayerful consideration, I have decided I will not be a candidate for any office in 2018.

Since late 2003 I have been fully engaged with politics as a campaign manager, a chief of staff, a candidate and as a Member of Congress. I have long advocated public service should be for a limited time and not a lifetime or full career. Many of you have heard me advocate, “Get in, serve, and get out.” After more than 1,500 nights away from my home, it is time. I may run again for public office, but not in 2018.

For those that would speculate otherwise, let me be clear that I have no ulterior motives. I am healthy. I am confident I would continue to be re-elected by large margins. I have the full support of Speaker Ryan to continue as Chairman of the Oversight and Government Reform Committee. That said, I have made a personal decision to return to the private sector.

I am grateful for all of you in the current and previous 3rd Congressional District. I acknowledge the outstanding work of my dedicated staff. Together we have been a strong advocate for Utahns.

By announcing now, I hope to give prospective candidates time to lay the groundwork for a successful run. I have no doubt the 3rd Congressional District will be represented by a Republican. I trust you to find the best person to serve.

Thank you!

Jason Chaffetz

He says twice that he won't run for any office in 2018. Could be a lie.

[Salandriagado]

"Obama, how much division are you on?"
"So much division I made eight slices of pie into sixteen."
"You are like little baby. Watch this."
*Day after election.*

Well for Trumps part, at least some people are guaranteed not to hate him because of ANTIFA's bullshit. so...

he has that going for him.

More the sexual assault and horrible corruption.

[Corrian]

*Re-Elected by large margins*

*Won with only 47% of the vote if I recall*

Yeah, sure.

It still feels all very convenient.

[AiliailiA]

*Re-Elected by large margins*

*Won with only 47% of the vote if I recall*

Yeah, sure.

It still feels all very convenient.

Chaffetz?

[Salandriagado]

But Trump will never say Taiwan was a part of China.

They haven't.

Erm, no. Taiwan very much was, and is, part of China. Just not the People's Republic of China.

[Corrian]

*Re-Elected by large margins*

*Won with only 47% of the vote if I recall*

Yeah, sure.

It still feels all very convenient.

Chaffetz?

...Huh, I thought he did. I swear I read that his margins were rather slim in the "purple district" of Utah. Guess not.

Edit: They may have been referring to him cozying up to Trump may not go over too well in a state that was pretty reluctant about Trump in the first place.

[AiliailiA]

Afraid of McMullin, or gunning for Hatch, or maybe Chaffetz is taking a page from Palin's book Presidency for Dummies.

[Ashmoria]

I'm seeing reports that Trump and Ryan want to try and get their healthcare bill passed next week.

Same version that failed last time?

no a much worse one.

they tweak it a bit every day in hopes of making it mean enough for the teapartiers to sign onto but also have the "moderates" not notice how it would destroy them politically.

[Ashmoria]

So how do you piss off South Korea?

Easy, tell them they've actually been a part of China.

Classy, Trump.

and lie to them about an armada coming to defend them.

[Corrian]

Same version that failed last time?

no a much worse one.

they tweak it a bit every day in hopes of making it mean enough for the teapartiers to sign onto but also have the "moderates" not notice how it would destroy them politically.

This is what I was afraid of: These idiots would try to appeal to the ones that refused to vote on it last time, and make it worse. And somehow, they did. Amazing how you can make it worse than it already was. At least the more stupid they go, the more they'll be despised I guess.

What would be funny is if another section of them don't end up wanting to vote for it. And we're sure as hell going to send in a bunch of opposition complaints.

[Ashmoria]

no a much worse one.

they tweak it a bit every day in hopes of making it mean enough for the teapartiers to sign onto but also have the "moderates" not notice how it would destroy them politically.

This is what I was afraid of: These idiots would try to appeal to the ones that refused to vote on it last time, and make it worse. And somehow, they did. Amazing how you can make it worse than it already was. At least the more stupid they go, the more they'll be despised I guess.

What would be funny is if another section of them don't end up wanting to vote for it. And we're sure as hell going to send in a bunch of opposition complaints.

I don't think that you can even find out whats in the current compromise. we have to wait until it is re-introduced and even then it will be changed before they ever vote on it

not that I think it will be re-introduced before 1/1/19

[Sternberg]

So how do you piss off South Korea?

Easy, tell them they've actually been a part of China.

Classy, Trump.

In his fifty-two years since high school, has Donald Trump so much as skimmed a history text dealing with nations outside the United States? Or is there now a need for a dedicated White House Historian (Pacific Region) to - at least! - pull an uninformed President up on what NOT to say to prevent poor historical allusions from angering the US' allies? Because even if it was a genuine mistake, a gaffe/poorly-thought out comment like that wouldn't go down well with EITHER side of the 38th Parallel. And the blow-out from such a stupid comment like that would have been FAR worse if he had mentioned that Korea was a part of Japan.

(For historical context, the Japanese had occupied Korea since at least after the Russo-Japanese War and were only thrown out after WW2. The occupation, suffice to say, bore hallmarks similar to what would be seen in China and the South Pacific).

And this comes after the Sec. of State had come by the area in order to keep things calm and in the loop, too.

[Ashmoria]

So how do you piss off South Korea?

Easy, tell them they've actually been a part of China.

Classy, Trump.

In his fifty-two years since high school, has Donald Trump so much as skimmed a history text dealing with nations outside the United States? Or is there now a need for a dedicated White House Historian (Pacific Region) to - at least! - pull an uninformed President up on what NOT to say to prevent poor historical allusions from angering the US' allies? Because even if it was a genuine mistake, a gaffe/poorly-thought out comment like that wouldn't go down well with EITHER side of the 38th Parallel. And the blow-out from such a stupid comment like that would have been FAR worse if he had mentioned that Korea was a part of Japan.

(For historical context, the Japanese had occupied Korea since at least after the Russo-Japanese War and were only thrown out after WW2. The occupation, suffice to say, bore hallmarks similar to what would be seen in China and the South Pacific).

And this comes after the Sec. of State had come by the area in order to keep things calm and in the loop, too.

ya but

trump got a 10 minute lecture from the Chinese president on the history of china and korea.

was that too long so that trump's mind wandered and he THOUGHT xi said that korea used to be part of china? or maybe xi actually said it in order to fuck with trump (I doubt this)?

[Sane Outcasts]

This is what I was afraid of: These idiots would try to appeal to the ones that refused to vote on it last time, and make it worse. And somehow, they did. Amazing how you can make it worse than it already was. At least the more stupid they go, the more they'll be despised I guess.

What would be funny is if another section of them don't end up wanting to vote for it. And we're sure as hell going to send in a bunch of opposition complaints.

I don't think that you can even find out whats in the current compromise. we have to wait until it is re-introduced and even then it will be changed before they ever vote on it

not that I think it will be re-introduced before 1/1/19

The next item on Congress' agenda should be the spending continuation, since the current one ends in a week. However, after that's done they may try to pass the new healthcare bill if they think they have the votes since their plans for tax reform hinged a bit on removing a lot of the spending from the ACA. Trump is still suggesting rather strongly he wants to get healthcare done this year, so he'd be supportive of a new bill just to say it was done.

I'd say if the new healthcare bill could be introduced in May or earlier if spending is taken care of quickly.

[Ashmoria]

I don't think that you can even find out whats in the current compromise. we have to wait until it is re-introduced and even then it will be changed before they ever vote on it

not that I think it will be re-introduced before 1/1/19

The next item on Congress' agenda should be the spending continuation, since the current one ends in a week. However, after that's done they may try to pass the new healthcare bill if they think they have the votes since their plans for tax reform hinged a bit on removing a lot of the spending from the ACA. Trump is still suggesting rather strongly he wants to get healthcare done this year, so he'd be supportive of a new bill just to say it was done.

I'd say if the new healthcare bill could be introduced in May or earlier if spending is taken care of quickly.

it is far safer to just lie about it like trump is doing now "its gotten really really good" (when the talks--there are no official bill changes--violate every promise trump made about an Obamacare replacement). its gotten them this far there is no need to commit political suicide.

[Sternberg]

ya but

trump got a 10 minute lecture from the Chinese president on the history of china and korea.

was that too long so that trump's mind wandered and he THOUGHT xi said that korea used to be part of china? or maybe xi actually said it in order to fuck with trump (I doubt this)?

Ah, great. So POTUS has the memory retention capacity of a sieve now ... or did he just inadvertently tune out the bit about Chinese-Korean relations and history of interaction (friendly and hostile) between the two?