Wednesday, July 18, 2018

As The Liar Turns: Donny Doubles Down Despite GOP Concerns

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The reactions of GOP lawmakers yesterday to Trump's (in his mind)triumphant return from Helsinki were cowardly, despite some grumbling and apologies to America's allies for what he said.

Trump committed treason at Helsinki. It'll be forever referred to as the "Surrender Summit.That's the long and short of it, but not the whole story. 

Trump's ties to Putin's Russia go back long before he ran for office. His admiration for Putin has been on display since he held a beauty contest in Russia and hobnobbed with Russian oligarch's. 

After Helsinki, and Trump's stubborn defense of Putin, it no longer looks like admiration. It appears to be fear. Fear that whatever Putin has on him will be released for the world to see.

Why go against his own advisers and intelligence community so blatantly on the world stage next to Putin? One would think he'd realize it could be political suicide.

Members of our intel system (17 agencies) suspect Trump has been compromised.

It's called Kompromat by the Russians.

As American intelligence agencies have been saying all along, the Russians tried to compromise the 2016 election. Until Mueller's investigation concludes we won't know how complicit Trump campaigners (and Donny himself) were with the Russian efforts.

In a classic Trumpian moment, our Orange-Tinged Clown-In-Charge tried to take back what he said at Helsinki yesterday. His excuse that he misstated a sentence was so weak GOP lawmakers tried to find holes somewhere in the Capitol Building to hide in. It wasn't pretty.

Mitch McConnell "one of Trump's Bitches" reacted to the Helsinki Suck-Up by announcing to Europe that the US is still their buddy. Regardless of what the president of the United States said standing next to a dictator. Awkward.

Maybe the groundswell I heard about yesterday will grow, and people will DEMAND to see All of Trump's Tax Returns. Those same returns he pledged to release if elected. The same returns that Trump claims Americans aren't interested in.

Guess what? We are interested in Trump misusing the powers of his office (and lying daily) to derail all of his ethic violations, and calls for his tax returns. 

I'd make a bet the country wants to know a lot more about what Trump has been doing to destroy our democracy in an insidious cover up to protect his fat ass against whatever Putin has on him.

This is a moment in our history that someday will be described as a milestone in our history - when the president of the United States sold out America.

History will also record what Congress - and especially Republicans - did to take back our country, and restore our standing in the world community.

Time for me to walk on down the road...

Tuesday, July 17, 2018

How a Two-Hour Meeting Upset the Current World Order

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Back in high school, I remember a popular game called "Seven-minutes in heaven," where a boy and a girl go off alone somewhere and...do whatever.

Trump and Putin had two-hours in heaven yesterday, where they groped each other, and talked about everything except election meddling and Russia's invasion of the Ukraine. 

What did they talk about? That's the question the world wants to know.

Luckily there was a fly-on-the-wall who witnessed the infamous meeting. Here's his report on what was said:

Putin - "Come to Daddy's arms my little babushka! It's been too long."

Trump - "Daddy! I have so much to report."

Putin - "Take your time Donny. I'm listening."

Trump - "Our plan to destroy NATO is moving along great. You should have seen the faces of those world leaders when I dressed them down in Brussels! It was magnificent!" 

Putin - "Good work my Donny boy. You're making me proud."

Trump - "How about when I called it a "witch hunt" before and after Rosenstein announced 12 Russians were indicted in the Mueller investigation?"

Putin - "I love the way you're sticking to the plan. We have so much more to accomplish yet. Maybe someday I'll give you the "Pee-Pee" tapes when you make America a satellite of Russia."

Trump - I love it when you talk tough."

Putin - "Now what are we going to say during the upcoming public meeting?

Trump - "That we talked about election meddling, Hillary Clinton's emails, the DNC server, and how you are as credible as our collective intelligence agencies."

Putin - Very good Donny! Remember to try and sound sincere. Especially the part where you accept my denials of interfering with the 2016 election.  

Trump - "I'll do my best. How about my reward?"

Putin drops his trousers. "Come and get it, good boy!"

Time for me to walk on down the road...














Monday, July 16, 2018

Democrats Need To Emphasis Issues and Avoid Trump's Trap

Quote by Steve Bannon:
"I can't get enough of the left's race-indemnity politics. The longer they talk about identity politics, I got em...I want them to talk about race and identity every day."

Good Day World!

Democrats have fallen into Trump's trap.

They've sunk to Trump's level and have become as rude as the Republicans in their partisan battles. Trump has created a scenario of "Us" against "Them" to build up his voter base. It's a common demagogue ploy from the Small Penis Size Dictator's Handbook.

Liberals have chosen to demonize Trump and his followers. Pointing out Trump's lies is one thing, but attacking the people who voted for him is another.

Think about this: if the leader of your identity group is attacked, then chances are you'll feel personally attacked and will defend the leader, even if he is a serial liar and womanizer.

By engaging their fellow Americans in an uncivil war, the Democrats have firmed up the communication gap between the two sides. Attacking Trump daily only strengthens his position with those Americans who voted for him.

The ultimate goal for Democrats should be insuring the compatibility of diversity and democracy by setting standards of civility, and following them. Sinking to Trump's level has not helped the Democrats cause.

I know there's a lot anger out there. Most Americans believe Trump is a serial liar. I attack Trump often in this blog, more out of irritation than anything. When it comes to politics it's hard to remain neutral. I understand that.

Yet, that is what is going to have to happen if America is going to continue being the land of the free for everyone. Midterm Democrats need to bring up issues that are relevant in their states - and stay away from national politics. There's nothing wrong in stating their positions on national issues, as long as their emphasis remains on their constituents.  

It doesn't help using Trumpian attack politics against conservatives. First, it's a waste of time, and secondly it bonds them better than super glue. Not too mention, I think people are getting sick and tired of the outright animosity among politicians.

A quick look at congress, and it's miserable 11 percent approval rating from the majority of Americans, is evidence of that.

The Democratic party is coming to a crossroads as traditionalists knock heads with the new progressive left wing. Not only are they going to have to get "on message" for the midterms, the 2020 elections are drawing near with no champion leading the liberals. 
The Democrats 2016 model needs updating. If I were a politician, (which I have too much integrity for) I would change my campaigning tactics to get the most mileage out of it. 

But, I'm not, and this blog is my release valve. Holding Trump and cronies up to the light of truth helps me get by every day in the Trump era.   

Time for me to walk on down the road...





politics is a fight between clearly bounded identity groups, appeals and threats to group identity will benefit Republicans more than Democrats,

Sunday, July 15, 2018

House Conservatives Freak Out, Threaten to Impeach Rosenstein

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Congressional Republicans are really butt-hurt that their beat-down on Peter Strzok didn't go anywhere. 

But they really freaked out when Deputy Attorney Rod Rosenstein released the latest results Friday of the Russia/Trump investigation.

It undermined their corrupt narrative of a witch hunt, and flat- out stated the Russians were helping Trump in the election.  

So two of the biggest assholes in Congress, House Freedom Caucus leaders Reps. Mark Meadows (R-N.C.) and Jim (I didn't see anything during showers at Ohio State) Jordan (R-Ohio) are leading an effort to impeach Rosenstein.

Why are they trying to impeach him? He's Mueller's boss and the only one who could fire him. Getting rid of Mueller and his investigation is mission number one for these corrupt excuses for lawmakers.

Rosenstein's report was a detailed history of how the Russian military interfered in the 2016 election, and a warning that the Russians are still cyber-attacking America.

It came before Trump was to rendezvous with his favorite dictator Putin, and was backed up by calls of some congressmen to put off the visit with America's biggest enemy.  

Trump ignored the warnings. He could care less. He likes Vlad, and hopes they can do a naked sauna some day.

Meanwhile his cronies in Washington are doing their best to help Trump avoid his own impeachment. Their only ammunition is lies, and obstructing justice in any way possible.

Time for me to walk on down the road... 


Saturday, July 14, 2018

As The Liar Turns: Episode 566, Trump's Visit to UK Doesn't Disappoint

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Bravo! Trump's visit to merry old England has been everything we expected thus far.

A complete embarrassment.

Twitter counts the ways Trump 'Insulted' Queen Elizabeth

He no sooner got off the plane when his attack against Prime Minister May commenced. I'm sure his followers loved every divisive moment as he praised right-wing asshole Boris Johnson (who recently resigned from the parliament), and claimed he'd make a great prime minister (!)

He didn't stop there however. Donny was just warming up. He also gave a thinly-disguised warning to May that Britain's trade relationship with the U.S. could face turbulence if May goes through with what's known as the so-called "soft" Brexit blueprint.

When a British Tabloid "The Sun," printed the results of the interview from his first minutes in country, Trump twisted around like the lying snake he is and dared to call the article Fake News! 

Despite the fact there's audio of him making those comments, he still had the gall to hold a press conference the next morning, with May at his side, and claim he didn't say...what we know he did.

May, who is under considerable pressure right now, played along hoping Trump's reversal would continue until he left. Hoping she wouldn't be forced into revealing just how much he's bullying her.

Meanwhile, it's her job to escort Trump around the country and to try and tamp down Trump's rudeness. The 45-minute visit to Windsor castle to meet the Queen went off (if we're to believe the reports) well enough. Donny didn't insult the Queen to everyone's relief.

Needless to say, this whole hate-filled tour is fulfilling his core base's desire to see him sow global discord. They love that he's on the top of his game - lying, and then doubling down on the lie...and getting away with it because of the government's interest in keeping the peace between our nations.

Trump minions are eagerly looking forward to his visit with Putin. He told them he has a gift for the Russian dictator. You can imagine the excitement that news stirred up in his base, who believe Putin is really our friend because Donny admires him so.

I expect Episode 567 to generate a lot of excitement when Putin and Donny have a meeting between just the two of them. Trump's puppets will be pulling for Putin to give him some kind of reward. After all, Donny has one for his beloved Vlad.

Stay tuned.

Time for me to walk on down the road...

Friday, July 13, 2018

A Desperate Attack by House Judiciary GOP To Save Trump

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I can't believe I watched the whole thing. 

It was like watching ancient Romans throw enemies of the state to the lions.

 In this case the victim fought back.

Yesterday's House Judiciary Committee hearing was a circus spawned by desperate Republicans trying to protect Trump.

The meat they were throwing out was Peter Strzok, an FBI agent whose personal emails showed he hates Trump. 

Despite being vindicated of professional bias by the IG's report, the Republican committee members tried to spin that Strzok was part of a conspiracy corrupting Mueller's investigation into the Trump campaign and Russia.

The sense of rats trying to hold onto a sinking ship was present, as each GOP member tried to outdo the other with vile attacks against Strzok's integrity with no proof to back up their accusations.

It was probably one of the lowest moments in Congress. The partisan kangaroo trial (that's what it really was) was an embarrassment to anyone who believes in laws and truth. The Repugs made no attempt to abide by normal parliamentary procedures. 

At one point Rep. David Cicilline, D-RI. said, "This is about promoting a narrative, you're a prop." He also noted that Strzoks texts were "the perfect foil" for Republicans. 


"They are not interested in hearing your context and explanation, because it's not about you," he forcefully asserted.
That accusation was evident for over seven hours of interrogation that resembled an Inquisition more than anything else. 
Time is running out. Mueller is getting closer to wrapping up his investigation. The Repugs see the writing on the wall and are desperate that Donny's collusion with Russia will be exposed.
All of this shit from the current house majority is going to end in the fall when Democrats retake the House. For the sake of democracy...they better. Remember to vote in November.
Time for me to walk on down the road....





  




Thursday, July 12, 2018

Trump Island News: Castaway Congress Defy's Donny's Tariffs

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It was almost like watching jellyfish grow spines, as Senate Republicans pushed back against Trump's tariffs and attacks against NATO the last two days.

I'm not sure if they waited until Trump set off on his travels purposely, or what, to make their bold move, but it was sure refreshing.

The senate voted overwhelmingly for Trump to get congressional approval before using national security as an excuse for imposing tariffs on other nations, as he did recently with steel and aluminum levies against our allies, Mexico, Canada and the European Union.  

The 88-11 vote sent a clear message to Donny, that even his minions have revolted against his heavy-handed actions that are threatening the American economy.

Senate spines started growing Tuesday, when they voted 97-2 to pass a pro-NATO alliance resolution before Trump landed in Brussels, and blasted our allies again. Which, of course, he did.

Trump doesn't mind being on an island. He could care less what experts on anything have to say. His mind is always on Trump island time, where he enjoys creating chaos and eating cheeseburgers before going to bed at night.

Meanwhile, our castaway congress is awaiting Donny's return...and hoping he doesn't spank them!

Time for me to walk on down the road... 






Wednesday, July 11, 2018

Donny's Great Adventure 2.0: NATO Nastiness, Baby Blimps, and a Gift For Putin

Good Day World!

When we last saw our Liar-In-Chief during his first Great Adventure at the G-7 Summit, and with dictator Kim, Trump made a mockery of America.

He blew up the G-7 Summit and threatened everyone with tariffs, then went to Singapore to rendezvous with North Korean leader Kim, which turned out to be a grip-and-grin reality moment...but nothing else.

Trump agreed to stop defense exercises with South Korea and in return the US got...nothing substantial. We still haven't gotten the bodies of American soldiers from the North - despite sporadic reports of progress and Trump's lie that they are already being released.

Just to emphasis what a failure that supposedly historic meeting was just look at the current situation with Kim. His people are accusing Americans of being robbers and gangsters! Reports that they are enhancing their main nuke facility have been coming in for two weeks, after analyzing numerous satellite photos.

There's no reason to believe Donny's latest Great Adventure is 
going to be any more productive that 1.0 was. In fact, it may be even more disastrous. 


Today, on the first leg of the journey,Trump is already attacking Germany and other world leaders in Brussels. He started the first meeting off with a combative attitude. Very much like the last G-7 debacle. His pre-meeting tweets have already warned world leaders that Donny was going to have another temper tantrum. He did. 


When he's done pissing off all of our allies, he goes on to merry England, where Trump will be greeted by an enraged population and a baby Trump blimp over London. 

The Britishers really hate our racist president, and have been planning receptions for him for months.

Pre-arranged stops that the British government has arranged, in hopes of cutting the number of protesters down, will still likely see some acts of protest despite the harder to get to locations.

Although the Queen is going to see Trump, it won't be in the traditional Buckingham Palace like other world leaders have enjoyed. The low-energy meeting is happening at Blenheim Palace, far away from London. The equivalent of meeting in a back alley.

After that warm greeting from the British people, Trump goes on to his favorite part of the Great Adventure where he gets to meet with his favorite dictator, Putin, in Helsinki, Finland. 

He coyly told the press that he has a "gift" for Putin. I hate to even speculate on that one.

Seeing Putin will be the easiest part of the trip, Trump told reporters yesterday. "Who knew?" he sarcastically told the press.

Just the world, Donny...that's who!

Time for me to walk on down the road... 

Tuesday, July 10, 2018

Open Corruption: Trump Family Can Get Away With Anything

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Blatant corruption has long been a hallmark of Trump's before his current reign in Washington DC.

Donald Trump set the standard back in the early eighties when he cavorted with billionaire pedophiles and members of the Mafia out in the open. He was the darling of tabloids for his cruel treatment of multiple wives, and his habit of openly cheating on them.

Since assuming office, Trump has collected an impressive array of ethics violations, but suffered no consequences for them. Because of that, family members like Ivanka and Jared have been able to flout laws and rules with impunity.

Let's take a quick look at the most recent example of open corruption as demonstrated by Ivanka's products in China, where she is free from tariffs that both countries have levied. 

As smelly as that arrangement is, Trump continues to bleat about buying American. Those words he claims to love; "Made in the USA (see recent cult/campaign rally in NC)."

How does Trump's base account for this open ethics breech? Either they're not aware of it, or (more likely) they just don't care.

Where is the outrage in Congress?

I'll tell you where the GOP jellyfish that continue to enable Trump's corruption are...hiding in their office closets, shaking with unbridled fear of The Donald.

I really wonder what it'll take for those gutless Republicans to rebel against his corruption and lies? 

Frankly, I expect those same cowards to reject the findings of Mueller's investigation on Trump's campaign and his complicity in obstructing justice.

Time for me to walk on down the road...




  




Monday, July 9, 2018

Restocking the Swamp: Even Trump's Minions Don't Last Long

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Enough credit hasn't been given to Trump for his ability to keep his swamp viable in Washington DC, despite the constant turnover.

That takes a special talent. One that has been honed over a lifetime of embracing cheaters, known mafia figures, Russian oligarchs, racists, white supremacists, corrupt billionaires, and misogynists.

It was a masterstroke of politics on Trump's part to embrace the worst of America, claiming them as his loyal base. In a sad recognition of reality today in Trump's America, we must concede there are millions who follow him like cult members. All ready to embrace the Fake Fox News lies that Trump spews.  

Instead of draining the swamp in Washington like he told his gullible supporters in 2016, he created a nearly self-sustaining quagmire that allows for departures and the constant stocking of new corrupt individuals.

It's amazing how he flipped the swamp thing around and got his slavish followers to believe the inhabitants of his private swamp are patriots - one, and all.

Now you see it, now you don't. What else can you expect from a con man with no conscience, or morals?

What's sickening is Trump's base is infecting our society; dividing two-thirds of Americans against Trump, against that other third which continues to crawl out from beneath rocks and assault our societal norms, and the laws of the land with impunity.

Scott Pruitt, the EPA head that Trump loved for turning back safety laws and industry clean air standards, was finally driven out of his job by a dozen ongoing ethic scandals that couldn't be ignored any longer. They were too blatant.

Trump reluctantly bid Pruitt ado, and Pruitt wrote a lovely resignation letter praising Trump as the Second Coming. His ouster however did not save the EPA from further ravishment. 

There's always another rock to turn over, and a new slime ball to replace outgoing ones. Andrew Wheeler, Trump's pick to replace Pruitt the puke, was waiting in a dark place for his opportunity to continue Pruitt's destruction of the agency. 

When Trump's finally ran out of office (one way, or another), he'll be able to use his experience in the Oval Office to get into a new profession: Wildlife manager for the nation's largest swamp.

Time for me to walk on down the road...




Sunday, July 8, 2018

Trump's Foreign Policy is Clear: Demean Allies, Praise Dictators

Good Day World!

Donny sets out on new adventures this coming week with a strict itinerary; belittle NATO allies and praise Putin. 

A trip to Great Britain is also on the radar. The population is eagerly awaiting his visit so they can show him what they think about his foreign and local policies.

A blimp of Baby Trump will be proudly exhibited over London, and will sit above the parliament building for Trump's visit. Working with English authorities, Trump's minions have mapped out safe spots where he's unlikely to be confronted by common British citizens.

The long-planned protests make a sharp contrast to his reception by the Saudi government which treated him like a traveling emperor. Mutual business interests between the Trump family and the new King paved the way for that spectacle.

Members of NATO know that Trump is going to bad mouth them Wednesday when they meet in Brussels. After last month's controversial G-7 Summit, foreign affairs experts in the US are concerned about what's going to happen next when Trump confronts world leaders again. He didn't sign off on the last meeting, refusing to sign any agreements.

There's high expectations from inside Trump's circle, and his deplorable base, that he'll enact another reality TV moment and fire all the world's leaders.

Finally, Trump's favorite part of his upcoming hate tour is when he and Putin get to snuggle alone in Helsinki. What comes from that fateful coupling could change the balance of power in Europe. 

Despite Russia's efforts to undermine the 2016 election, and their current attacks in the social media, Trump believes his bro Putin is telling him the truth that the Russians didn't conduct cyberattacks against America while they continue to threaten our upcoming midterm elections.

Time for me to walk on down the road...



Trump's Lowest Grift Ever Saved for Holy Week

This is a story about how the devil's puppet, aka Donald Trump, mocked Christianity by selling a book combining the Bible, the Constitu...