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Bernie Saunders the front runner in the NH Primary? A bit early, I know, but this is how Trump will succeed in securing his second term, there's not a chance in hell of this Democrat getting into the White House. I feel that Sanders nor Buttigieg have the gravitas that Trump currently possesses. In short (and when you compare them to Trump), who are they?
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-51470088
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-51470088
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As for Buttigieg, I don't think the U.S. is ready for a Gay President, so if he wins the Democratic nomination the Trumpster is definitely going to win.
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While it is easy to have a go as it were at Politicians, it really is beginning to amaze me , ( before anyone says anything I include all so-called democracies in this ) just how un-intelligent the general population of the US of A really is .
Are they unable to see or read or even listen to the complete trampling of so-called Democracy currently happeneing in America from diverting funds to pay for a stupid wall, to making sure those who stand against the current P{OTUS seemingly appear to lose jobs, credibility etc.
Now we have the situation where a CONVICTED Person is possibly going to be pardoned not because he deserves it but because he is the Presidents friend . This engineered by the Attorney General it would appear .
When will the Average American wake up and see what is going on , in 9 months they will have a chance, okay they may not like the options but hells bells better than the Child they currently have in the White House, throwing temper tantrums and engaging in Playground activities , while so-called intelligent adults look on and tut.
There are no rational excuses any American can trot out to explain his behaviour nor that of the behaviour of their so-called representatives either in Cngress or the Senate it is like watching a soap opera daily. Reminds me of Nero , playing while Rome burnt, here we have a country going to the dogs while its population sits idly by and watches
Are they unable to see or read or even listen to the complete trampling of so-called Democracy currently happeneing in America from diverting funds to pay for a stupid wall, to making sure those who stand against the current P{OTUS seemingly appear to lose jobs, credibility etc.
Now we have the situation where a CONVICTED Person is possibly going to be pardoned not because he deserves it but because he is the Presidents friend . This engineered by the Attorney General it would appear .
When will the Average American wake up and see what is going on , in 9 months they will have a chance, okay they may not like the options but hells bells better than the Child they currently have in the White House, throwing temper tantrums and engaging in Playground activities , while so-called intelligent adults look on and tut.
There are no rational excuses any American can trot out to explain his behaviour nor that of the behaviour of their so-called representatives either in Cngress or the Senate it is like watching a soap opera daily. Reminds me of Nero , playing while Rome burnt, here we have a country going to the dogs while its population sits idly by and watches
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This situation with Roger Stone takes the meaning of "friends in high places" to a whole new level. I have never heard in my life of a situation where a prosecutors sentencing recommendation was trumped, no pun intended, by their boss in full public view. Disgusting.
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I don't know much about Roger Stone. What I do know is that it was shameful to send in a SWAT team to arrest a helpless guy. They made a circus out of the arrest. You would have thought he was public enemy number one. Simply stupid.
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Witness tampering, obstructing an official proceeding, and five counts of making false statements.
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Does seem rather inconsequential when compared to, say, blackmailing/bribing a foreign country to interfere in a domestic election.
Stone is probably looking forward to receiving the Congressional Medal of Honour sometime later this year.
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Right after he's pardonedjackspratt wrote: ↑February 13, 2020, 8:57 amDoes seem rather inconsequential when compared to, say, blackmailing/bribing a foreign country to interfere in a domestic election.
Stone is probably looking forward to receiving the Congressional Medal of Honour sometime later this year.
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All we can hope is there is some State charges that can be brought against Stone. If there is and he can be convicted the Trumpster can't pardon him from them.Kenr6583 wrote: ↑February 13, 2020, 8:58 amRight after he's pardonedjackspratt wrote: ↑February 13, 2020, 8:57 amDoes seem rather inconsequential when compared to, say, blackmailing/bribing a foreign country to interfere in a domestic election.
Stone is probably looking forward to receiving the Congressional Medal of Honour sometime later this year.
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Will be interesting to see what his sentence actually ends up.
He is due for sentencing on Feb 20th.
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfr ... -law-trump
He is due for sentencing on Feb 20th.
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfr ... -law-trump
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Yes, Roger Stone was a helpless man. Not only did he threaten a witness, after being issued a gag order, he goes on Instagram and posts a picture of the Judge presiding over his case with crosshairs next to her head. A real class act.
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And yet they accepted a black President for two terms. Do you think they're ready for a female to hold the post?Stantheman wrote: ↑February 13, 2020, 4:03 amAs for Buttigieg, I don't think the U.S. is ready for a Gay President, so if he wins the Democratic nomination the Trumpster is definitely going to win.
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I fear a black, lesbian Jew is some way off yet.
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Yes a female will hold the post, if not for her over confidence Clinton might have won the Electoral College. Don't think the females currently running would be elected though.Earnest wrote: ↑February 13, 2020, 5:08 pmAnd yet they accepted a black President for two terms. Do you think they're ready for a female to hold the post?Stantheman wrote: ↑February 13, 2020, 4:03 amAs for Buttigieg, I don't think the U.S. is ready for a Gay President, so if he wins the Democratic nomination the Trumpster is definitely going to win.
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Was that it? I could never understand why she wasn't that popular.
Meanwhile, the UK has had two female and at least one gay PM ( ).
Yep and I don't believe the US has even had a Jewish President yet.
Meanwhile, the UK has had two female and at least one gay PM ( ).
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Which is why its so amazing that we managed to get a "mad" one on both sides of the Pond at exactly the same time
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I wouldn't underestimate either of them, Statts, but I think BoJo is more amenable to being advised.
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I think the anti-Trump forces will rally strongly behind the eventual Democratic candidate. It's even possible quite a few traditional Republicans will vote Democrat or not vote at all this time. The Iowa mess won't be significant later in the year.
The Russians are a wild card. They might find some dirt that has a significant impact for Trump in the key states.
The Russians are a wild card. They might find some dirt that has a significant impact for Trump in the key states.
Lock 'em up - Eastman, Giuliani, Senator Graham, Meadows and Trump
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I see now the Bloated Orange Bullshiitter has decreed he has the legal right to interfere in the process of justice in the US, further diluting the boundaries of the separation of powers, and subverting democracy.
The man is a dangerous, narcissistic demagogue.
The man is a dangerous, narcissistic demagogue.
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Yep, it is officially batshit crazy here now. The POTUS should just get rid of all the judges so he can be judge, jury, and executioner, or pardoner.
BTW..Mitch McConnell also came out and said that there are 395 House bills at the Senate that he is not going to bring up for a vote.
The POTUS is now admitting, now that the impeachment trial is over, that he did in fact send Rudy Giuliani to the Ukraine to dig up dirt on the Bidens.
BTW..Mitch McConnell also came out and said that there are 395 House bills at the Senate that he is not going to bring up for a vote.
The POTUS is now admitting, now that the impeachment trial is over, that he did in fact send Rudy Giuliani to the Ukraine to dig up dirt on the Bidens.