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We are people. We are human and we will not go away.
Author: Raine
Date: 06/07/2017 12:53:26
“To me, they’re not even people. It’s so, so sad. Morality’s just gone, morals have flown out the window and we deserve so much better than this as a country."
That was Eric Trump. He was conceived during his father's first of three marriages. His father also proclaimed that he likes to grab p*ssy.
To say that a segment of our population is not 'even people' is an attempt to dehumanize us. Once, that happens it paves the way for scapegoating and then intimidation. After that? We get justification for violence.
That's what happened in Rwanda. That is what happened during the rise of the Third Reich. The victims of genocide are the result of the violence that began with dehumanization. Violent criminals do not see victims as human. Dehumanization is the 4th of 10 stages of genocide.
Here in the United States under this administration, we are witnessing an attempt to dehumanize Muslims, immigrants, and poor people. Those are just a few examples off the top of my head. In more benign times and situations, I have often called it other-ism. We are now in a new place. These are not benign times. These are not normal times. I have said before and still believe that what we are witnessing will not sustain. His supporters will not go quietly into the night.
Last night the son of the leader of the free world took other-ism to a dangerous level. He openly - and without any remorse - declared almost half of the citizens of this nation inhuman. and for all the shocking things we are inundated with on a weekly, daily (and sometimes hourly) basis, this is the most deeply disturbing one of them all. It's disturbing because it doesn't appear to shock. It's disturbing that the son of the leader of the free world could say something like this with so much comfort and surety. It's disturbing because their supporters will hear it and know they have been given the green light to intimidate.
Buckle up, stay strong, and resist. I'll buy you all a drink and toast to us when this administration is finally revealed to be the criminal organization it is. They will not win. We are still the United States of America and there are more good people, more patriots from all parts of our political spectrum out there than those that would have us become 'Others'.
Morality and goodness will win the day.
In the meantime, stay woke!
and 
Raine
That was Eric Trump. He was conceived during his father's first of three marriages. His father also proclaimed that he likes to grab p*ssy.
To say that a segment of our population is not 'even people' is an attempt to dehumanize us. Once, that happens it paves the way for scapegoating and then intimidation. After that? We get justification for violence.
That's what happened in Rwanda. That is what happened during the rise of the Third Reich. The victims of genocide are the result of the violence that began with dehumanization. Violent criminals do not see victims as human. Dehumanization is the 4th of 10 stages of genocide.
Here in the United States under this administration, we are witnessing an attempt to dehumanize Muslims, immigrants, and poor people. Those are just a few examples off the top of my head. In more benign times and situations, I have often called it other-ism. We are now in a new place. These are not benign times. These are not normal times. I have said before and still believe that what we are witnessing will not sustain. His supporters will not go quietly into the night.
Last night the son of the leader of the free world took other-ism to a dangerous level. He openly - and without any remorse - declared almost half of the citizens of this nation inhuman. and for all the shocking things we are inundated with on a weekly, daily (and sometimes hourly) basis, this is the most deeply disturbing one of them all. It's disturbing because it doesn't appear to shock. It's disturbing that the son of the leader of the free world could say something like this with so much comfort and surety. It's disturbing because their supporters will hear it and know they have been given the green light to intimidate.
Buckle up, stay strong, and resist. I'll buy you all a drink and toast to us when this administration is finally revealed to be the criminal organization it is. They will not win. We are still the United States of America and there are more good people, more patriots from all parts of our political spectrum out there than those that would have us become 'Others'.
Morality and goodness will win the day.
In the meantime, stay woke!
and Raine
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Comment by 
Raine on 06/07/2017 13:03:49
Raine on 06/07/2017 13:03:49
good morning!
Comment by 
wickedpam on 06/07/2017 13:08:00
wickedpam on 06/07/2017 13:08:00
Morning 
So the guy who could pass for an extra in a low budget vampire movie proclaims us not human?
So the guy who could pass for an extra in a low budget vampire movie proclaims us not human?
Comment by Raine on 06/07/2017 13:17:20
Raine on 06/07/2017 13:17:20
Quote by wickedpam:
Morning
So the guy who could pass for an extra in a low budget vampire movie proclaims us not human?
Comment by 
Mondobubba on 06/07/2017 13:29:42
Mondobubba on 06/07/2017 13:29:42
Morality and goodness personified right here. She's coming for you, Eric.
Comment by Mondobubba on 06/07/2017 13:30:15
Or who could be Beavis in the live action version of Beavis and Butthead?
Mondobubba on 06/07/2017 13:30:15
Quote by wickedpam:
Morning
So the guy who could pass for an extra in a low budget vampire movie proclaims us not human?
Or who could be Beavis in the live action version of Beavis and Butthead?
Comment by wickedpam on 06/07/2017 13:31:22
That too.
wickedpam on 06/07/2017 13:31:22
Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by wickedpam:
Morning
So the guy who could pass for an extra in a low budget vampire movie proclaims us not human?
Or who could be Beavis in the live action version of Beavis and Butthead?
That too.
Comment by 
Scoopster on 06/07/2017 13:42:05
Scoopster on 06/07/2017 13:42:05
Mornin' all.. 
Anything that anyone says about using the word "deplorable" is now null and void. This entire family needs to be sent to prison.
Anything that anyone says about using the word "deplorable" is now null and void. This entire family needs to be sent to prison.
Comment by Raine on 06/07/2017 13:46:03
totally agree.
Raine on 06/07/2017 13:46:03
Quote by Scoopster:
Mornin' all..
Anything that anyone says about using the word "deplorable" is now null and void. This entire family needs to be sent to prison.
totally agree.
Comment by Raine on 06/07/2017 13:55:07
Raine on 06/07/2017 13:55:07
So the dude that has been picked to head the FBI?
Wray was one of the many DOJ officials who were prepared to resign if the Terrorist Surveillance Program was reauth'd without DOJ approval pic.twitter.com/gLcJbBecXQ
— Pwn All The Things (@pwnallthethings) June 7, 2017
Comment by Scoopster on 06/07/2017 13:58:37
Scoopster on 06/07/2017 13:58:37
Heh..so I heard that the family's roach motel empire is now gonna be broken up under two brand names now instead of just one.
Comment by Raine on 06/07/2017 14:03:42
Did you go see it?
Raine on 06/07/2017 14:03:42
Quote by Mondobubba:
Morality and goodness personified right here. She's coming for you, Eric.
Did you go see it?
Comment by Raine on 06/07/2017 14:05:15
Raine on 06/07/2017 14:05:15
Comment by Mondobubba on 06/07/2017 14:05:57
YES! So Good!
Mondobubba on 06/07/2017 14:05:57
Quote by Raine:Quote by Mondobubba:
Morality and goodness personified right here. She's coming for you, Eric.
Did you go see it?
YES! So Good!
Comment by Raine on 06/07/2017 14:06:14
someone just burped at the PBS live stream!
Raine on 06/07/2017 14:06:14
someone just burped at the PBS live stream!
Comment by Mondobubba on 06/07/2017 14:08:38
Mondobubba on 06/07/2017 14:08:38
Guys! Guys! If you are still friends with SSG on the Book of Faces, check out her posts about her eldest's tweets to Cheetolini that she has posted. Apparently, the kid was blocked by Donnie about 3 years ago. When he was but a lad of 13. Trumpkins couldn't handle the sick burns of a teenager.
Comment by Scoopster on 06/07/2017 14:11:49
They've been unlocking the stream paywall for these important hearings lately tho.. just sayin'
Scoopster on 06/07/2017 14:11:49
Quote by Raine:Quote by Scoopster:
Here we go kids!
here's is another place (We don;t have cable now so I rely on youtube!)
They've been unlocking the stream paywall for these important hearings lately tho.. just sayin'
Comment by Raine on 06/07/2017 14:27:16
SSG has son's. Do you you mean her sister?
Raine on 06/07/2017 14:27:16
Quote by Mondobubba:
Guys! Guys! If you are still friends with SSG on the Book of Faces, check out her posts about her eldest's tweets to Cheetolini that she has posted. Apparently, the kid was blocked by Donnie about 3 years ago. When he was but a lad of 13. Trumpkins couldn't handle the sick burns of a teenager.
Comment by Raine on 06/07/2017 14:27:32
MNRN!
Raine on 06/07/2017 14:27:32
Quote by Raine:SSG has son's. Do you you mean her sister?Quote by Mondobubba:
Guys! Guys! If you are still friends with SSG on the Book of Faces, check out her posts about her eldest's tweets to Cheetolini that she has posted. Apparently, the kid was blocked by Donnie about 3 years ago. When he was but a lad of 13. Trumpkins couldn't handle the sick burns of a teenager.
Comment by Scoopster on 06/07/2017 14:39:32
Scoopster on 06/07/2017 14:39:32
HERCULEAN!
Comment by 
trojanrabbit on 06/07/2017 14:40:17
trojanrabbit on 06/07/2017 14:40:17
Wow! What weapons-grade projection from Eric the Braindead.
Comment by Mondobubba on 06/07/2017 14:41:04
Nope the eldest spawn of SSG. SSG has done screen shots of the kid's tweets and posted them to Facebook. They are a hoot and half!
Mondobubba on 06/07/2017 14:41:04
Quote by Raine:SSG has son's. Do you you mean her sister?Quote by Mondobubba:
Guys! Guys! If you are still friends with SSG on the Book of Faces, check out her posts about her eldest's tweets to Cheetolini that she has posted. Apparently, the kid was blocked by Donnie about 3 years ago. When he was but a lad of 13. Trumpkins couldn't handle the sick burns of a teenager.
Nope the eldest spawn of SSG. SSG has done screen shots of the kid's tweets and posted them to Facebook. They are a hoot and half!
Comment by Scoopster on 06/07/2017 14:52:41
Scoopster on 06/07/2017 14:52:41
Really glad Rosenstein is laying out how FISA warrant data collection under USC702 works in plain terms, so that even the unwashed masses (i.e. the Administration) can understand it.
Comment by 
TriSec on 06/07/2017 14:55:45
TriSec on 06/07/2017 14:55:45
Well, greetings fellow inhumanoids!
Comment by Raine on 06/07/2017 14:59:34
Raine on 06/07/2017 14:59:34
Rogers refused to confirm or deny the claim that Trump asked him to stop Comey.
Warner made it pretty clear they have evidence.
Warner made it pretty clear they have evidence.
Comment by Raine on 06/07/2017 15:20:37
Raine on 06/07/2017 15:20:37
Rubio is actually making everyone at the table VERY uncomfortable.
Comment by Scoopster on 06/07/2017 15:24:21
Scoopster on 06/07/2017 15:24:21
So far the only one with any real balls with questions OR answers in this hearing has been Sen. Wyden.
Comment by wickedpam on 06/07/2017 15:25:43
How so?
wickedpam on 06/07/2017 15:25:43
Quote by Raine:
Rubio is actually making everyone at the table VERY uncomfortable.
How so?
Comment by Raine on 06/07/2017 15:45:42
Raine on 06/07/2017 15:45:42
I had to walk away. This is a bit of a mess.
BUT... I will say this -- for all the obstruction -- NOTHING here is helping Trump.
NOTHING.
BUT... I will say this -- for all the obstruction -- NOTHING here is helping Trump.
NOTHING.
Comment by Raine on 06/07/2017 15:46:31
Here:
Raine on 06/07/2017 15:46:31
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Raine:
Rubio is actually making everyone at the table VERY uncomfortable.
How so?
DNI Coats and NSA Dir. Rogers refuse to answer if they have ever been asked by anyone to influence an ongoing investigation. (via @MSNBC) pic.twitter.com/CkJnA7ZvOF
— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) June 7, 2017
Comment by Mondobubba on 06/07/2017 16:12:46
That was awkward.
Mondobubba on 06/07/2017 16:12:46
Quote by Raine:Here:Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Raine:
Rubio is actually making everyone at the table VERY uncomfortable.
How so?DNI Coats and NSA Dir. Rogers refuse to answer if they have ever been asked by anyone to influence an ongoing investigation. (via @MSNBC) pic.twitter.com/CkJnA7ZvOF
— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) June 7, 2017
That was awkward.
Comment by Scoopster on 06/07/2017 16:19:05
Scoopster on 06/07/2017 16:19:05
All of these guys are going out of their way to avoid saying ANYTHING specific in an open session. And the idea that they can't answer questions about their conversation with the administration is total bullshit. It's NOT classified, it's NOT privileged, and even if it was THESE GUYS LOST ALL PRIVILEGE WHEN THE ORANGE DUMBASS STARTED TAKING EVERY POSSIBLE POSITION ON IT ON TWITTER IN PUBLIC VIEW.
Comment by Scoopster on 06/07/2017 16:19:33
Scoopster on 06/07/2017 16:19:33
Also, fuck John Cornyn with a cornyn-the-cob.
Comment by Raine on 06/07/2017 16:20:52
Raine on 06/07/2017 16:20:52
King to Rogers and Coats: "I don't understand why you're not answering our questions." https://t.co/WkHIuuTtZi
— Daniella DÃaz (@DaniellaMicaela) June 7, 2017
Comment by Raine on 06/07/2017 16:22:32
They are now in CYA mode I think -- especially Coats and Rogers.
They don't have a cogent message from the admin because the intel is SO BAD FOR THE ADMIN.
Raine on 06/07/2017 16:22:32
Quote by Scoopster:
All of these guys are going out of their way to avoid saying ANYTHING specific in an open session. And the idea that they can't answer questions about their conversation with the administration is total bullshit. It's NOT classified, it's NOT privileged, and even if it was THESE GUYS LOST ALL PRIVILEGE WHEN THE ORANGE DUMBASS STARTED TAKING EVERY POSSIBLE POSITION ON IT ON TWITTER IN PUBLIC VIEW.
They are now in CYA mode I think -- especially Coats and Rogers.
They don't have a cogent message from the admin because the intel is SO BAD FOR THE ADMIN.
Comment by Raine on 06/07/2017 16:32:25
Raine on 06/07/2017 16:32:25
I think McCain just confirmed the WaPo Coats story as classified and true --
Comment by Scoopster on 06/07/2017 16:33:36
Scoopster on 06/07/2017 16:33:36
Sen. King: Then why are you not answering?
Adm. Rogers: Because I feel that it is inappropriate.
Sen. King: What you feel isn’t relevant, admiral.
Adm. Rogers: Because I feel that it is inappropriate.
Sen. King: What you feel isn’t relevant, admiral.
Comment by Raine on 06/07/2017 16:34:18
Raine on 06/07/2017 16:34:18
That was a VERY interesting question from Wyden.
They know what they have.
They know what they have.
Comment by Mondobubba on 06/07/2017 16:36:22
Pineapple, they are bigger and they have spiny bits.
Mondobubba on 06/07/2017 16:36:22
Quote by Scoopster:
Also, fuck John Cornyn with a cornyn-the-cob.
Pineapple, they are bigger and they have spiny bits.
Comment by Scoopster on 06/07/2017 16:38:18
Oi don't rain on a punderful moment you bastard!
Scoopster on 06/07/2017 16:38:18
Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Scoopster:
Also, fuck John Cornyn with a cornyn-the-cob.
Pineapple, they are bigger and they have spiny bits.
Oi don't rain on a punderful moment you bastard!
Comment by Raine on 06/07/2017 16:39:22
Raine on 06/07/2017 16:39:22
Wow, I now truly believe that this investigation is as deep as it long.
Trump is done.
Trump is done.
Comment by wickedpam on 06/07/2017 16:42:47
But will he be caught and punted out or just wounded beyond full recovery.He's not teflon, he's an oily salesman.
wickedpam on 06/07/2017 16:42:47
Quote by Raine:
Wow, I now truly believe that this investigation is as deep as it long.
Trump is done.
But will he be caught and punted out or just wounded beyond full recovery.He's not teflon, he's an oily salesman.
Comment by Raine on 06/07/2017 16:45:24
There is a big part pf me that doesn't care as long as he is out of office and stopped from damaging the nation and the world.
reminded of WW and Dr. Poison.
Raine on 06/07/2017 16:45:24
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Raine:
Wow, I now truly believe that this investigation is as deep as it long.
Trump is done.
But will he be caught and punted out or just wounded beyond full recovery.He's not teflon, he's an oily salesman.
reminded of WW and Dr. Poison.
Comment by wickedpam on 06/07/2017 17:00:24
I would be fine with that too. Did Nixon have the same presidential benies that other presidents have protection and a pension for the rest of his life?
wickedpam on 06/07/2017 17:00:24
Quote by Raine:There is a big part pf me that doesn't care as long as he is out of office and stopped from damaging the nation and the world.Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Raine:
Wow, I now truly believe that this investigation is as deep as it long.
Trump is done.
But will he be caught and punted out or just wounded beyond full recovery.He's not teflon, he's an oily salesman.
reminded of WW and Dr. Poison.
I would be fine with that too. Did Nixon have the same presidential benies that other presidents have protection and a pension for the rest of his life?
Comment by Mondobubba on 06/07/2017 17:04:35
Scoop, how long have you known me? Like, 12-13 years, right?
Mondobubba on 06/07/2017 17:04:35
Quote by Scoopster:Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Scoopster:
Also, fuck John Cornyn with a cornyn-the-cob.
Pineapple, they are bigger and they have spiny bits.
Oi don't rain on a punderful moment you bastard!
Scoop, how long have you known me? Like, 12-13 years, right?
Comment by Scoopster on 06/07/2017 17:08:06
Somethin' like that.. it's cool I know we're all havin' fun here.
Scoopster on 06/07/2017 17:08:06
Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Scoopster:Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Scoopster:
Also, fuck John Cornyn with a cornyn-the-cob.
Pineapple, they are bigger and they have spiny bits.
Oi don't rain on a punderful moment you bastard!
Scoop, how long have you known me? Like, 12-13 years, right?
Somethin' like that.. it's cool I know we're all havin' fun here.
Comment by Scoopster on 06/07/2017 17:12:46
Scoopster on 06/07/2017 17:12:46
Oh lawdy this could become dangerous...
D.C. bar offering round of free drinks whenever Trump tweets about Comey during testimony. https://t.co/mzmxyT9nqJ pic.twitter.com/JgtPgp6seY
— DCist (@DCist) June 7, 2017
Comment by Mondobubba on 06/07/2017 17:21:22
It is a really good excuse to get really hammered while day-drinking.
Mondobubba on 06/07/2017 17:21:22
Quote by Scoopster:
Oh lawdy this could become dangerous...D.C. bar offering round of free drinks whenever Trump tweets about Comey during testimony. https://t.co/mzmxyT9nqJ pic.twitter.com/JgtPgp6seY
— DCist (@DCist) June 7, 2017
It is a really good excuse to get really hammered while day-drinking.
Comment by Scoopster on 06/07/2017 17:23:59
Scoopster on 06/07/2017 17:23:59
Comment by 
BobR on 06/07/2017 17:24:05
and expensive for the bar
BobR on 06/07/2017 17:24:05
Quote by Scoopster:
Oh lawdy this could become dangerous...D.C. bar offering round of free drinks whenever Trump tweets about Comey during testimony. https://t.co/mzmxyT9nqJ pic.twitter.com/JgtPgp6seY
— DCist (@DCist) June 7, 2017
and expensive for the bar
Comment by Raine on 06/07/2017 17:29:46
I believe so.
Raine on 06/07/2017 17:29:46
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Raine:There is a big part pf me that doesn't care as long as he is out of office and stopped from damaging the nation and the world.Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Raine:
Wow, I now truly believe that this investigation is as deep as it long.
Trump is done.
But will he be caught and punted out or just wounded beyond full recovery.He's not teflon, he's an oily salesman.
reminded of WW and Dr. Poison.
I would be fine with that too. Did Nixon have the same presidential benies that other presidents have protection and a pension for the rest of his life?
Comment by wickedpam on 06/07/2017 17:30:52
Then is that should be stripped from him, since he can not serve honorably.
wickedpam on 06/07/2017 17:30:52
Quote by Raine:I believe so.Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Raine:There is a big part pf me that doesn't care as long as he is out of office and stopped from damaging the nation and the world.Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Raine:
Wow, I now truly believe that this investigation is as deep as it long.
Trump is done.
But will he be caught and punted out or just wounded beyond full recovery.He's not teflon, he's an oily salesman.
reminded of WW and Dr. Poison.
I would be fine with that too. Did Nixon have the same presidential benies that other presidents have protection and a pension for the rest of his life?
Then is that should be stripped from him, since he can not serve honorably.
Comment by wickedpam on 06/07/2017 17:31:56
wickedpam on 06/07/2017 17:31:56
Comment by BobR on 06/07/2017 17:48:38
Starting with either Obama or tRump, they only get Secret Service protection for 10 years after leaving office
BobR on 06/07/2017 17:48:38
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Raine:I believe so.Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Raine:There is a big part pf me that doesn't care as long as he is out of office and stopped from damaging the nation and the world.Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Raine:
Wow, I now truly believe that this investigation is as deep as it long.
Trump is done.
But will he be caught and punted out or just wounded beyond full recovery.He's not teflon, he's an oily salesman.
reminded of WW and Dr. Poison.
I would be fine with that too. Did Nixon have the same presidential benies that other presidents have protection and a pension for the rest of his life?
Then is that should be stripped from him, since he can not serve honorably.
Starting with either Obama or tRump, they only get Secret Service protection for 10 years after leaving office
Comment by Raine on 06/07/2017 18:01:13
I think that law was reversed under Obama -- it was supposed to start with Bush -- after he was out for 10 years he would have to pay for his own protection.
I will try to look it up, But I think Obama asked that the law be changed.
Raine on 06/07/2017 18:01:13
Quote by BobR:Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Raine:I believe so.Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Raine:There is a big part pf me that doesn't care as long as he is out of office and stopped from damaging the nation and the world.Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Raine:
Wow, I now truly believe that this investigation is as deep as it long.
Trump is done.
But will he be caught and punted out or just wounded beyond full recovery.He's not teflon, he's an oily salesman.
reminded of WW and Dr. Poison.
I would be fine with that too. Did Nixon have the same presidential benies that other presidents have protection and a pension for the rest of his life?
Then is that should be stripped from him, since he can not serve honorably.
Starting with either Obama or tRump, they only get Secret Service protection for 10 years after leaving office
I will try to look it up, But I think Obama asked that the law be changed.
Comment by Raine on 06/07/2017 18:03:20
HEre is the article I recalled.
Raine on 06/07/2017 18:03:20
Quote by Raine:I think that law was reversed under Obama -- it was supposed to start with Bush -- after he was out for 10 years he would have to pay for his own protection.Quote by BobR:Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Raine:I believe so.Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Raine:There is a big part pf me that doesn't care as long as he is out of office and stopped from damaging the nation and the world.Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Raine:
Wow, I now truly believe that this investigation is as deep as it long.
Trump is done.
But will he be caught and punted out or just wounded beyond full recovery.He's not teflon, he's an oily salesman.
reminded of WW and Dr. Poison.
I would be fine with that too. Did Nixon have the same presidential benies that other presidents have protection and a pension for the rest of his life?
Then is that should be stripped from him, since he can not serve honorably.
Starting with either Obama or tRump, they only get Secret Service protection for 10 years after leaving office
I will try to look it up, But I think Obama asked that the law be changed.
HEre is the article I recalled.
The new law, which passed the House and Senate in December, designates that all former U.S. presidents who served after January 1, 1997, along with their spouses, receive protection from the Secret Service for their entire lifetimes – meaning former President George W. Bush and his wife Laura are also covered. The law also stipulates that children of presidents receive protection until the age of 16.
Lifetime government-provided security for former presidents was the law of the land until 1997, when Congress passed legislation limiting Secret Service protection to ten years after leaving office.
The 1997 law said any president serving before January 1, 1997 would still receive the lifelong protection. That means with the law signed Thursday, every former president – Jimmy Carter, George H.W. Bush, Bill Clinton, and George W. Bush – along with Obama will continue to receive Secret Service details for the rest of their lives.
Comment by Raine on 06/07/2017 18:04:18
Raine on 06/07/2017 18:04:18
Comment by Raine on 06/07/2017 18:09:43
Raine on 06/07/2017 18:09:43
Quote by Raine:
Trump is kinda a little more fucked.
IT's breaking on MSNBC and WaPo right now.
He said he had nothing to do with Russia, had not been involved with hookers in Russia, and had always assumed he was being recorded when in Russia. He asked what we could do to “lift the cloud.â€
I responded that we were investigating the matter as quickly as we could, and that there would be great benefit, if we didn’t find anything, to our having done the work well. He agreed, but then re-emphasized the problems this was causing him.
Comment by Scoopster on 06/07/2017 18:26:09
Done. He's done. This is obstruction of justice, blatant and repeated several times.
Scoopster on 06/07/2017 18:26:09
Quote by Raine:
Trump is kinda a little more fucked.
IT's breaking on MSNBC and WaPo right now.
Done. He's done. This is obstruction of justice, blatant and repeated several times.
Comment by wickedpam on 06/07/2017 18:35:39
wickedpam on 06/07/2017 18:35:39
In his way of making deals.
He thinks that's all you have to do to be President, doesn't he. Oy vey.
He thinks that's all you have to do to be President, doesn't he. Oy vey.
Comment by Raine on 06/07/2017 18:42:57
I agree with Bob Cesca -- he should quit and become a fox & friends host.
Raine on 06/07/2017 18:42:57
Quote by wickedpam:
In his way of making deals.
He thinks that's all you have to do to be President, doesn't he. Oy vey.
Comment by wickedpam on 06/07/2017 18:52:28
He'd be happier.
wickedpam on 06/07/2017 18:52:28
Quote by Raine:I agree with Bob Cesca -- he should quit and become a fox & friends host.Quote by wickedpam:
In his way of making deals.
He thinks that's all you have to do to be President, doesn't he. Oy vey.
He'd be happier.
Comment by trojanrabbit on 06/07/2017 19:05:23
First question from a Republican will still be about leaks and/or emails.
trojanrabbit on 06/07/2017 19:05:23
Quote by Scoopster:Quote by Raine:
Trump is kinda a little more fucked.
IT's breaking on MSNBC and WaPo right now.
Done. He's done. This is obstruction of justice, blatant and repeated several times.
First question from a Republican will still be about leaks and/or emails.
Comment by trojanrabbit on 06/07/2017 19:06:45
trojanrabbit on 06/07/2017 19:06:45
Just disconnected some thing that I was testing. Something felt funny in my finger when I touched the wire.
Oh shit, it was on and running on 277V. Hmmm.....I'm still here.
Oh shit, it was on and running on 277V. Hmmm.....I'm still here.
Comment by Mondobubba on 06/07/2017 19:13:19
They aren't going top shelf on this I would think.
Mondobubba on 06/07/2017 19:13:19
Quote by BobR:Quote by Scoopster:
Oh lawdy this could become dangerous...D.C. bar offering round of free drinks whenever Trump tweets about Comey during testimony. https://t.co/mzmxyT9nqJ pic.twitter.com/JgtPgp6seY
— DCist (@DCist) June 7, 2017
and expensive for the bar
They aren't going top shelf on this I would think.
Comment by wickedpam on 06/07/2017 19:23:19
wickedpam on 06/07/2017 19:23:19
Supposedly, according to Rogue POTUS Staff (take it with huge grains of salt) tRump allies are setting traps for Comey.
Comment by 
livingonli on 06/07/2017 19:39:52
It looks like a lot of people will be hammered in DC tomorrow because of this.
livingonli on 06/07/2017 19:39:52
Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by BobR:Quote by Scoopster:
Oh lawdy this could become dangerous...D.C. bar offering round of free drinks whenever Trump tweets about Comey during testimony. https://t.co/mzmxyT9nqJ pic.twitter.com/JgtPgp6seY
— DCist (@DCist) June 7, 2017
and expensive for the bar
They aren't going top shelf on this I would think.
It looks like a lot of people will be hammered in DC tomorrow because of this.
Comment by 
velveeta jones on 06/07/2017 20:02:47
velveeta jones on 06/07/2017 20:02:47
Comment by Raine on 06/07/2017 20:18:01
Raine on 06/07/2017 20:18:01
I think we might have a bombshell in today's testimony. It took some time to copy the pertinent part transcript (and C-Span doesn't make it easy to read) But take a read:
02:15:50
Unidentified Speaker (My edit: Senator Burr)
>> SENATOR REED.
02:15:51
Unidentified Speaker (My edit: Senator Reed)
>> THANK YOU VERY MUCH, MR. CHAIRMAN. DIRECTOR McCABE, ON MAY 11th YOU TESTIFIED, "DIRECTOR COMEY ENJOYED BROAD SPORT IN THE FBI AND STILL DOES TO THIS DAY AND YOU HOLD HIM IN THE ABSOLUTE HIGHEST REGARD" IS THAT STILL THE CASE?
02:16:08
Unidentified Speaker (my edit: McCabe)
>> IT IS, SIR.
02:16:09
Unidentified Speaker: (My edit: Senator Reed)
>> DIRECTOR McCABE, I'M TRYING TO UNDERSTAND THE RATIONALE FOR YOUR UNWILLINGNESS TO COMMENT UPON YOUR CONVERSATIONS WITH DIRECTOR COMEY. FIRST, YOU HAVE HAD, I WOULD PRESUME, CORRECT ME IF I'M WRONG, CONVERSATIONS WITH MR. MUELLER. YOU'VE HAD THOSE CONVERSATIONS.
02:16:28
Unidentified Speaker (my edit: McCabe)
>> YES, SIR.
02:16:29
Unidentified Speaker (My edit: Senator Reed)
>> YOU'RE FULLY FAMILIAR WITH THE SCOPE OF THE INVESTIGATION. SINCE YOU'VE DEALT WITH NOT ONLY MR. MUELLER, BUT ALSO --
02:16:37
Unidentified Speaker (my edit: McCabe)
>> I AM, SIR, BUT I THINK IT'S IMPORTANT TO NOTE THAT MR. MUELLER AND HIS TEAM ARE CURRENTLY IN THE PROCESS OF DETERMINING WHAT THAT SCOPE IS. AND MUCH IN THE WAY THAT SENATOR CORNYN JUST REFERRED TO, THE FBI MAINTAINS A MUCH BROADER RESPONSIBILITY TO CONTINUE INVESTIGATING ISSUES RELATIVE TO POTENTIAL RUSSIAN INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITY AND THREATS POSED TO US FROM OUR RUSSIAN ADVERSARIES. SO DETERMINING EXACTLY WHERE THOSE LANES IN THE ROAD ARE, WHERE DOES DIRECTOR MUELLER'S SCOPE OVERLAP INTO OUR PRE-EXISTING AND LONG-RUNNING RUSSIAN RESPONSIBILITIES IS SOMEWHAT OF A CHALLENGE AT THE MOMENT, AND THAT IS WHY I'M TRYING TO BE PARTICULARLY RESPECTFUL OF HIS EFFORTS AND NOT TAKE STEPS THAT MAY COMPROMISE HIS INVESTIGATION.
02:17:26
Unidentified Speaker (My edit: Senator Reed)
>> BUT GETTING BACK TO YOUR RATIONALE FOR NOT COMMENTING ON THE INVESTIGATION BETWEEN YOU AND MR. COMEY, THERE'S -- IT SEEMS TO ME THAT WHAT YOU SAY IS EITHER THAT IS PART OF A CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION OR LIKELY TO BECOME PART OF A CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION, THE CONVERSATION BETWEEN THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES AND MR. COMEY, AND, THEREFORE, YOU CANNOT PROPERLY COMMENT ON THAT. IS THAT ACCURATE? Show
02:17:52
Unidentified Speaker (my edit: McCabe)
>> THAT'S ACCURATE, SIR.**
Comment by BobR on 06/07/2017 20:28:21
Most unproductive day in DC ever!
BobR on 06/07/2017 20:28:21
Quote by livingonli:Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by BobR:Quote by Scoopster:
Oh lawdy this could become dangerous...D.C. bar offering round of free drinks whenever Trump tweets about Comey during testimony. https://t.co/mzmxyT9nqJ pic.twitter.com/JgtPgp6seY
— DCist (@DCist) June 7, 2017
and expensive for the bar
They aren't going top shelf on this I would think.
It looks like a lot of people will be hammered in DC tomorrow because of this.
Most unproductive day in DC ever!
Comment by Raine on 06/07/2017 23:06:23
OH?!
Raine on 06/07/2017 23:06:23
Quote by wickedpam:
Supposedly, according to Rogue POTUS Staff (take it with huge grains of salt) tRump allies are setting traps for Comey.
OH?!