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Lighten up, Frances
Author: Raine
Date: 10/07/2019 13:06:03
This is where the GOP is going with this mess. October 3rd, the occupant of the White House stood on the south lawn and pulled what is basically a redux of his 'Russia if you're listening...' garbage during his campaign before he took the title of President. There is video of it.
"China should start an investigation into the Bidens"
That was less than a week ago. Since then, what started as a trickle of spin has become a full-throated campaign by elected officials and conservative pundits saying it was a joke. This Morning house minority leader Kevin Mcarthy took it one more dangerous step further.
Here's the problem, and it's a big one. While the GOP is saying it's a joke, they are also telling us not to believe the pResident. In the meantime, the only one NOT saying it was a joke (so far) is the person who actually said that China should investigate the Bidens: tRump himself.
The GOP is asking us not to believe the executive branch because he was just joking around. This is really bad especially when people (like sycophant Lyndsey Graham) seem incredulous about the USA announcing we are pulling out of Syria, leaving the Kurds (our allies in the fight against ISIS) to fend for themselves, leading to a possible genocide. It's that serious. Lindsey Graham himself doesn't know what to believe. note the word "if"
You know who else 'jokes'? This guy.
In the meantime this is what sane people are being told:
and 
Raine
Here's the video: Trump is now openly urging the leaders of Ukraine and China to investigate one of his political rivals.
— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) October 3, 2019
Via CSPAN pic.twitter.com/xKOSRosyck
That was less than a week ago. Since then, what started as a trickle of spin has become a full-throated campaign by elected officials and conservative pundits saying it was a joke.
This goes back to the president’s appearance on the South Lawn on Oct. 3, when Trump asked China to investigate former vice president Joe Biden and his son Hunter. There’s no way to defend a president publicly asking a geopolitical rival to investigate domestic political rivals, so Republicans have decided to pretend he didn’t do that. The first up was Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.): “I don’t think it’s a real request,†he told reporters Friday morning, “I think he did it to provoke you to ask me and others and get outraged by it.†Republicans on the Sunday shows followed suit. “I doubt if the China comment was serious, to tell you the truth,†said Sen. Roy Blunt (R-Mo.) on CBS’s “Face the Nation." On ABC, Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) feigned incredulity: “George, you really think he was serious about thinking that China’s going to investigate the Biden family?â€
Asked what he thought about Trump asking China to investigate the Bidens, @GOPLeader McCarthy gaslights: "You watch what the president said -- he's not saying China should investigate," he says. pic.twitter.com/BWIQ9Pq7Nv
— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) October 7, 2019
Here's the problem, and it's a big one. While the GOP is saying it's a joke, they are also telling us not to believe the pResident. In the meantime, the only one NOT saying it was a joke (so far) is the person who actually said that China should investigate the Bidens: tRump himself.
The GOP is asking us not to believe the executive branch because he was just joking around. This is really bad especially when people (like sycophant Lyndsey Graham) seem incredulous about the USA announcing we are pulling out of Syria, leaving the Kurds (our allies in the fight against ISIS) to fend for themselves, leading to a possible genocide. It's that serious. Lindsey Graham himself doesn't know what to believe. note the word "if"
I don’t know all the details regarding President Trump’s decision in northern Syria. In process of setting up phone call with Secretary Pompeo.
— Lindsey Graham (@LindseyGrahamSC) October 7, 2019
If press reports are accurate this is a disaster in the making.
You know who else 'jokes'? This guy.
When asked about concerns that Russia might interfere in the 2020 US elections, he replied: "I'll tell you a secret: Yes, we'll definitely do it," Putin said. "Just don't tell anyone," he added, in a stage whisper.
In the meantime this is what sane people are being told:
and Raine
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Comment by 
Raine on 10/07/2019 13:13:11
Raine on 10/07/2019 13:13:11
From Bobr1 said this in the WaPo comments section. Bobber, was this you? (Cause it could be!)
Five Stages of Trump Apologism
1) This never happened, fake news.
2) OK, not fake, but Trump was completely right to do it, good for him.
3) OK, it was kinda stupid what he did. But not illegal.
4) OK, maybe illegal. But it shouldn't count - because Hillary Obama Biden emails uranium tarmac.
5) You leebrul globalist elite from the coasts, you just don't understand the Real 'Murica! (sob, sniff).
Comment by Raine on 10/07/2019 13:15:45
Raine on 10/07/2019 13:15:45
Breaking: Trump Ordered to Turn Over 8 Years of Tax Returns to the Manhattan D.A. https://t.co/wYufpZYd9l
— Yashar Ali 😠(@yashar) October 7, 2019
Comment by Raine on 10/07/2019 13:29:41
Raine on 10/07/2019 13:29:41
you know who else 'jokes'?
This guy.
This guy.
When asked about concerns the Russia might interfere in the 2020 US elections, he replied: "I'll tell you a secret: Yes, we'll definitely do it," Putin said. "Just don't tell anyone," he added, in a stage whisper.
Comment by 
wickedpam on 10/07/2019 13:38:22
wickedpam on 10/07/2019 13:38:22
Morning 
Comment by Raine on 10/07/2019 13:41:11
I added this to the blog.
Raine on 10/07/2019 13:41:11
Quote by Raine:
you know who else 'jokes'?
This guy.When asked about concerns the Russia might interfere in the 2020 US elections, he replied: "I'll tell you a secret: Yes, we'll definitely do it," Putin said. "Just don't tell anyone," he added, in a stage whisper.
Comment by 
livingonli on 10/07/2019 14:30:03
livingonli on 10/07/2019 14:30:03
The Trump sycophants are sinking as low as he is.
Comment by 
TriSec on 10/07/2019 15:28:32
TriSec on 10/07/2019 15:28:32
Hi all.
Your Loyal TriSec re-arranging the deck chairs today. Nothing to see; that wasn't an iceberg. (or a Trumpberg, for that matter.) We're all ok here. How are you?
Your Loyal TriSec re-arranging the deck chairs today. Nothing to see; that wasn't an iceberg. (or a Trumpberg, for that matter.) We're all ok here. How are you?
Comment by Raine on 10/07/2019 15:31:47
Huh?
Something happening in your neck of the woods?
Raine on 10/07/2019 15:31:47
Quote by TriSec:
Hi all.
Your Loyal TriSec re-arranging the deck chairs today. Nothing to see; that wasn't an iceberg. (or a Trumpberg, for that matter.) We're all ok here. How are you?
Huh?
Something happening in your neck of the woods?
Comment by Raine on 10/07/2019 15:34:05
Can't say I am surprised, but boy am I pissed.
Trump Can Hold On To Tax Returns, For Now
Raine on 10/07/2019 15:34:05
Quote by Raine:
Breaking: Trump Ordered to Turn Over 8 Years of Tax Returns to the Manhattan D.A. https://t.co/wYufpZYd9l
— Yashar Ali 😠(@yashar) October 7, 2019
Can't say I am surprised, but boy am I pissed.
Trump Can Hold On To Tax Returns, For Now
Comment by 
BobR on 10/07/2019 15:57:02
Not me - but it could've been
BobR on 10/07/2019 15:57:02
Quote by Raine:
From Bobr1 said this in the WaPo comments section. Bobber, was this you? (Cause it could be!)Five Stages of Trump Apologism
1) This never happened, fake news.
2) OK, not fake, but Trump was completely right to do it, good for him.
3) OK, it was kinda stupid what he did. But not illegal.
4) OK, maybe illegal. But it shouldn't count - because Hillary Obama Biden emails uranium tarmac.
5) You leebrul globalist elite from the coasts, you just don't understand the Real 'Murica! (sob, sniff).
Not me - but it could've been
Comment by TriSec on 10/07/2019 16:26:29
Nah, just my feeble political commentary for today. There's a part of me that wants to see the United States Government fall, but I'm sure that would be counter-productive.
TriSec on 10/07/2019 16:26:29
Quote by Raine:
Huh?
Something happening in your neck of the woods?
Nah, just my feeble political commentary for today. There's a part of me that wants to see the United States Government fall, but I'm sure that would be counter-productive.
Comment by Raine on 10/07/2019 16:46:00
Ahhh... understood.
I just want this chapter done --
Raine on 10/07/2019 16:46:00
Quote by TriSec:Quote by Raine:
Huh?
Something happening in your neck of the woods?
Nah, just my feeble political commentary for today. There's a part of me that wants to see the United States Government fall, but I'm sure that would be counter-productive.
I just want this chapter done --
Comment by Raine on 10/07/2019 17:02:20
Raine on 10/07/2019 17:02:20
apropos of the blog:
Rep. Raskin: "Do they think he was joking when he withheld 391 million in security assistance to Ukraine and then sent people over there including Rudy Giuliani to shake them down... Any reasonable observer would understand that's a completely absurd defense of the president." pic.twitter.com/m0oX34snU1
— The Hill (@thehill) October 7, 2019
Comment by Raine on 10/07/2019 18:59:05
Raine on 10/07/2019 18:59:05
Comment by Raine on 10/07/2019 19:04:36
This is disturbing.
Raine on 10/07/2019 19:04:36
Why did @EsperDoD delete this tweet? pic.twitter.com/X8LI0VksME
— Dave Brown (@dave_brown24) October 7, 2019
This is disturbing.
Comment by TriSec on 10/07/2019 20:01:10
TriSec on 10/07/2019 20:01:10
[space hippies}
Gonne crack my knuckles and jump for joy - Papa TriSec got a clean bill of health from Dr. McCoy!
[fin]
So - no more oncologists poking around, and now 90 days to his next scan and follow-up. Passing that hurdle, he'll move to six-month checkups!
(aaaand - I can actually plan to get to Florida this winter. When Pops fell ill last year,all of that went by the wayside. I might even get a solo day at the Happiest Place on Earth!)
Gonne crack my knuckles and jump for joy - Papa TriSec got a clean bill of health from Dr. McCoy!
[fin]
So - no more oncologists poking around, and now 90 days to his next scan and follow-up. Passing that hurdle, he'll move to six-month checkups!
(aaaand - I can actually plan to get to Florida this winter. When Pops fell ill last year,all of that went by the wayside. I might even get a solo day at the Happiest Place on Earth!)