Trump MAGAthread VII

[Liriena]

This had to be shared.

Tomorrow's cover of the NY Post:

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Steve Bannon in a Hawaiian shirt and headband...

[Geilinor]

Okay, this Scaramucci thing isn't even shocking or outrageous. It's simply the most beautiful PR implosion I've ever seen. It brings a tear to me eye. :'3

Scaramucci is absolutely insane. Trump and this guy will cause chaos.

[Camicon]

I'm still trying to figure out Scaramucci's "I’m not Steve Bannon, I’m not trying to suck my own cock. I’m not trying to build my own brand off the fucking strength of the President. I’m here to serve the country.” comment.

Specifically, when he says "fucking strength" is he using "fucking" as an expletive to help communicate the degree of the strength of Donald Trump, or is he referring to the literal strength of Trump's fucking?

Thoughts?

My thought is how dare you try to make people ponder about the strength of Trump's fucking.

Hey, Scaramucci is the one who brought it up...

... will be my position until he clarifies otherwise.

[Dushan]

This had to be shared.

Tomorrow's cover of the NY Post:

(Image)

I don't think they even did anything to Bannon, that's just how he looks.

He does. Here's some proof. In Hi-res.

Credit where credit's due - that is hilarious. If I see that in a supermarket anywhere tomorrow, I'm buying one - not because I'd really read a rag like the NY post, but just to support the artist who came up with that one. Work like that should be rewarded.

I'm still trying to figure out Scaramucci's "I’m not Steve Bannon, I’m not trying to suck my own cock. I’m not trying to build my own brand off the fucking strength of the President. I’m here to serve the country.” comment.

Specifically, when he says "fucking strength" is he using "fucking" as an expletive to help communicate the degree of the strength of Donald Trump, or is he referring to the literal strength of Trump's fucking?

Thoughts?

None that would be appropriate for our halls.

Okay, this Scaramucci thing isn't even shocking or outrageous. It's simply the most beautiful PR implosion I've ever seen. It brings a tear to me eye. :'3

Scaramucci is absolutely insane. Trump and this guy will cause chaos.

To America, It Looks Like Chaos. For Trump, It’s Just Tuesday. (Politico Article)

[MERIZoC]

Scaramucci is absolutely worth Spicer's resignation, not least because we couldn't make tasteless ethnic jokes about Spicer.

[Liriena]

This got a bit buried under the many messes of the past couple of days... but someone testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee about Russia and it was kinda damning, apparently.

Okay, this Scaramucci thing isn't even shocking or outrageous. It's simply the most beautiful PR implosion I've ever seen. It brings a tear to me eye. :'3

I've never actually seen his picture, does everyone in government look like a douche?

I'm gonna go with "yes".

[New haven america]

Okay, this Scaramucci thing isn't even shocking or outrageous. It's simply the most beautiful PR implosion I've ever seen. It brings a tear to me eye. :'3

I've never actually seen his picture, does everyone in government look like a douche?

Currently, yes.

[Yes Im Biop]

I've never actually seen his picture, does everyone in government look like a douche?

Currently, yes.

Man if that's all it takes i could work for the goverment!

[MERIZoC]

I've never actually seen his picture, does everyone in government look like a douche?

Currently, yes.

counterpoint: Jared looks like the kid who got shoved into lockers by said douches in high school

He was also probably asking for it

[Camicon]

This got a bit buried under the many messes of the past couple of days... but someone testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee about Russia and it was kinda damning, apparently.

The Trump administration's MO of "create a media shitstorm by doing something insane, to distract from seriously damaging news about shit that actually matters" is alive and well, I see.

[Bombadil]

This got a bit buried under the many messes of the past couple of days... but someone testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee about Russia and it was kinda damning, apparently.

That is a very good read and should be reprinted in newspapers.

[MERIZoC]

This got a bit buried under the many messes of the past couple of days... but someone testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee about Russia and it was kinda damning, apparently.

The Trump administration's MO of "create a media shitstorm by doing something insane, to distract from seriously damaging news about shit that actually matters" is alive and well, I see.

"The shit that actually matters not being healthcare or the environemnt or education apparently, but """the Russians"""

[Bakery Hill]

How much did you do to prevent this before now?

I just got off the phone with my Senator, Sheldon Whitehouse, who is a democrat. Going to call Jack Reed soon, but he's held up.

Calling up Senator Jack Reed when you should be re-enacting Ten Days That Shook the World.

[Liriena]

Also, some nice bipartisanship from the Democrats, coming in a Republican's defense.

[Thermodolia]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-40748684

The United States Senate has voted 98-2 to impose new sanctions on Russia, Iran and North Korea, despite objections from the White House.

The House of Representatives approved the bill earlier this week, also by an overwhelming majority.

Having passed through both chambers, it will be sent to President Trump to sign into law.

But Mr Trump has sought closer ties with Russia, and has the power to veto the bill despite its political support.

So - what is he going to do?

He looks weak if he signs it, and he looks weak if he vetos it and gets over-ridden. So he will do nothing, which is known as a "pocket veto", and then be over-ridden.

Formally it's just a different kind of veto, but Trump will play it as "what you talking about? Never happened. You can't prove I ever saw it" or as such a trivial thing he just ignored it.

Pocket vetoes only work when congress isn't in session and they have a time limit.

[Thermodolia]

You just called the US military cowards. Seriously?

They've been giving in to the worst of the Left for years. Believe it or not, I'm also sick of the military culture in this country. They were never meant to be constantly at the forefront of American life. It's time to take a major step back from their role in this nation.

They aren't what they used to be.

Right so it's bad that I a gay guy served?

[Bombadil]

The Trump administration's MO of "create a media shitstorm by doing something insane, to distract from seriously damaging news about shit that actually matters" is alive and well, I see.

"The shit that actually matters not being healthcare or the environemnt or education apparently, but """the Russians"""

Given the Russia investigations started last July, when this guy submitted his report to the DoJ, I would say this is reasonably central - the report he submitted was on Veselnitskaya as a front for the Russian government to lobby for the repeal of the Magnitsky Act, though they never registered under the Foreign Agent Registration Act, which they're required to do by law.

You need to read to understand the rationale and cause of the Magnitsky Act to see why this is an issue.. but..

The Russian government has also used its resources and assets to try to repeal the Magnitsky Act. One of the most shocking attempts took place in the spring and summer of last year when a group of Russians went on a lobbying campaign in Washington to try to repeal the Magnitsky Act by changing the narrative of what had happened to Sergei. According to them, Sergei wasn’t murdered and he wasn’t a whistle-blower, and the Magnitsky Act was based on a false set of facts. They used this story to try to have Sergei’s name taken off of the Global Magnitsky Act that passed in December 2016. They were unsuccessful.

Who was this group of Russians acting on behalf of the Russian state? Two men named Pyotr and Denis Katsyv, a woman named Natalia Veselnitskaya, and a large group of American lobbyists, all of whom are described below.

That Trump Jnr met with her long after this report was submitted is.. I mean how did that occur.. and why wasn't it reported.. "the Russians" is an important matter, as much as healthcare, environment and education - the media shitstorm is more over every dumb tweet that the President sends out.

Covfefe.

[Yes Im Biop]

They've been giving in to the worst of the Left for years. Believe it or not, I'm also sick of the military culture in this country. They were never meant to be constantly at the forefront of American life. It's time to take a major step back from their role in this nation.

They aren't what they used to be.

Right so it's bad that I a gay guy served?

Basically according the the other drivvel from that conversation

[Geilinor]

The Trump administration's MO of "create a media shitstorm by doing something insane, to distract from seriously damaging news about shit that actually matters" is alive and well, I see.

"The shit that actually matters not being healthcare or the environemnt or education apparently, but """the Russians"""

All of that shit actually matters. The transgender soldiers and attacking Jeff Sessions shit was Trump's distraction.

[The Land Fomerly Known as Ligerplace]

"The shit that actually matters not being healthcare or the environemnt or education apparently, but """the Russians"""

All of that shit actually matters. The transgender soldiers and attacking Jeff Sessions shit was Trump's distraction.

Key point being, news moves so fast that it only buys him a few days of time free of scrutiny.

Enough for a news cycle, but not enough for long term problems.

Like Mueller.

[Liriena]

Murkowski’s committee postponed confirmation vote for Trump nominees

Well, talk about backfiring...

On a scale from 1 to rekt, how rekt would you say the Trump administration just got.

[Thermodolia]

Murkowski’s committee postponed confirmation vote for Trump nominees

Well, talk about backfiring...

On a scale from 1 to rekt, how rekt would you say the Trump administration just got.

Well it seems that you can't just bully people into doing what you want

[Liriena]

All of that shit actually matters. The transgender soldiers and attacking Jeff Sessions shit was Trump's distraction.

Key point being, news moves so fast that it only buys him a few days of time free of scrutiny.

Enough for a news cycle, but not enough for long term problems.

Like Mueller.

Are you implying that Mueller isn't a childish, brainless TV addict like the president?

[AiliailiA]

...

Covfefe.

Wrong! There is no period after "covfefe"

[Steffan]

This had to be shared.

Tomorrow's cover of the NY Post:

(Image)

Steve Bannon in a Hawaiian shirt and headband...

Omg...
I'd TOTALLY watch that...
If i didn't already live in it