July 21, 2018

Trump vs Media.. One important consequence..

It appears to all of us, that Trump spends a whole lot of time dealing with the "fake media." Someone reports this, then he has to tweet that. The media criticizes him on something, then a response that is equal or stronger needs to be made by Trump. Since there is lots of criticism, (it goes with the job) there needs to be lots of tweets and responses.

Trump seems to be spending a whole lot of time tweeting and responding to criticism of the press and his critics. That is very obvious. What is important is that the time he spends doing this, and being mad about this, could be spent dealing with problems, learning about problems, and coming up with solutions to potential problems. Problems that the country is facing, or could be facing. This in my opinion is far more important than tweeting and responding to critics.

July 19, 2018

"The Media is the enemy of the people." is a lie. We know it.. But why does Trump repeat that lie..

.......over and over again. ...........????

Joseph Goebbels said, "If you repeat a lie often enough, it becomes the truth." And who was Joseph Goebbels? He was Hitler's propaganda expert. Therefore, Trump is using an idea that Hitler used in ruling Germany. And, Trump is indeed saying that over and over, and he will continue to say it over and over...And that is why..... He got the "over and over" idea from Hitler....pass it on....

July 18, 2018

"The Worst Case Scenario Has Been Obvious For A While" Josh Marshal, Talking Points Memo:

https://talkingpointsmemo.com/edblog/the-worst-case-scenario-has-been-obvious-for-a-while

last two sentences very important....

Yes, this is the entire article: ______________________________________________________________________________________

The video clips below speak for themselves. There’s little to add to them. I’m watching big think types on TV right now expressing outrage, surprise, bewilderment, anger that President Trump didn’t “hold Putin accountable.” Sometimes when you’re surprised again and again and again, it’s time to consider your assumptions.

If you’re a regular reader, you know that I’m pretty cautious in my arguments, cautious on a lot of fronts. I can be aggressive in how I frame those arguments. I sometimes speak in hyperbole. But in basic judgments I’m quite cautious. Something is fundamentally wrong here. There is no reasonable explanation for the simple facts we see other than that Russia has some kind of hold over President Trump.

I know that sounds wild and I have a very hard time sometimes quite believing it myself. But it’s so overwhelmingly obvious that we need to get real with ourselves and recognize what is happening. I don’t know what the specific details are. I don’t know whether Russia has some compromising information on the President, whether they have enticed him with personal enrichment. I truly don’t know. But none of the standard explanations – truculence, trolling, anger over questioning the legitimacy of his election – none of them remotely add up as an explanation. In the future, when we know more details, we will have a difficult time explaining how any serious people continued to think there could be an innocent explanation.

Astronomers don’t see black holes directly. They see other celestial objects being affected by them. They infer the presence of a black hole by its gravitational pull. It is a deduction but a basically certain one because objects do not bend the course of their trajectory without a massive gravitational pull. As I wrote eighteen months ago, as the Russia story was erupting, you can infer the scope and depth of a scandal by its gravitational pull, often long before you know the particular details. President Trump’s actions make perfect sense if your assumptions are correct. Either by fear or avarice or some other species of control that exceeds the capacity of my imagination Russia exerts a control over President Trump. So the US is in grave danger.

July 18, 2018

This event with Trump, and the Republicans Party's failure to strongly condem him could

hurt the Republican Party greatly. come November. Trumps follow up today further strengthens that view that Trump is more pro Russia, than pro USA.

This November could be truly great for our side. Lots and lots of people are pissed at Trump. Even Comey has urged people to vote Democratic. While I hate Comey, I do not think he will be the last republican to take this view. There will be others. I sure hope we take back the senate, I would love to see that asshole McConnell become minority leader.

July 18, 2018

His follow ups this morning, prove he is really stupid.

This morning's tweets prove Trump cannot shut up when he needs to "shut up." There are times that we all know, that it is best to say nothing. You make a mistake, say you are sorry for the mistake, and then "shut up." The idea of always getting the "last word" is wrong. Trying to follow up on stupid remarks like Trump has done this morning, is even more stupid. But Trump doesn't even know that.

July 17, 2018

Favorite TV show or shows..absolute favs. (as many as you wish)

Star Trek (original series)
Paladin
Columbo
Sky King
Animaniacs
got to add this one......I Love Lucy..

July 17, 2018

Why this lie, will always be known as a "lie." Trump did not misspeak

Let's say that you have a friend that you care a whole lot about. A great friend and that friend has a wonderful family. While talking to the friend, you say something very bad. But you got things mixed up. Too much booze. Ok, you have some people you work with who are with you, they catch the mistake you made to your friend, and tell you right away....What do you do?..But you care about this friend, very much because he is a great guy and has a great family........

You call your friend, immediately and tell him you made a mistake, and apologize profusely ....You do not wait, because you want the truth...to come out now, not tomorrow. Not after someone else (McConnell) makes a statement of truth.

You want to correct the error NOW!!! This was a terrible mistake, and you don't wait to apologize. You take care of the matter as soon as possible. So, if it was an honest mistake, (if that is possible) I and most of us would have dealt with it...last night..as soon as the plane landed. Clarify, and apologize to your friend.....IMMEDIATELY..!!!! Now, yes. late at night, but now, to immediately set thing right, because you care.

....It wasn't a mistake, it was a screw up of the highest order, and the tone of voice of that immediate apology would stand for itself. That is what I would do, and anyone who cared about that friend. It is that simple..

But no, Trump waited. McConnell spoke first, then Trump. Ok, so Trump was very tired from the trip. First thing in the morning with the tweets, .."I am sorry I made an awful mistake. I was wrong."...Not hours later, well ......."I misspoke." It won't stand the test of the truth, by lying again, so much later, he delivered himself to the garbage dump, and pushed himself in where he belongs.

July 16, 2018

It looks like Trump destroyed himself today.

But this will take time to sink in. Trump went with Putin, and against the CIA, FBI our allies and the U.S.A. When the country fully understands what happened today, Trump will be gone, one way or another. There is no walking back, and Trump never apologizes for anything. No explanation will work, because there is none. This will be talked about for months. If Republicans defend Trump, it will help Democrats in November. November could see a "blue wave" beyond anything imagined.

July 16, 2018

Trumps meeting with Putin clearly was enough to indict Trump with "treason"

That indictment will never come. But Trump's words and actions today make it clear to the world. Trump does not care about the USA. He cares about Putin. He did not defend us, he says he will work with Putin to solve the problem. Our own intelligence agencies were ignored, and Putin was elevated above them. In one day, Trump has totally lost the trust of most Americans and our allies. Where there was smoke before, a mild smoke like coming from a very small camp fire, there is now a raging totally destructive forest fire. Trump has no clue, but come November, he will see the proof. And..Trump never apologizes for anything, and he won't apologize for today
Democrats already know and will tell the truth. I wonder how many Republicans will tell it like it is. Trump sold us out today. That is who he is, and that is who he will always be.

Donald Trump defined himself in a way only he could do. And there is no coming back from this definition.

July 16, 2018

Nixon vs Trump? Smarter? More adapt at evading? More seasoned? Better Liar?

Nixon had a much better sense of politics and lots more experience. Nixon was better at dealing with the press. But Trump seems to have a following that is more loyal and will believe anything he says. (although Nixon's supporters strongly believed him too, but they were not the "cult" that I see with Trump) Also, Nixon had a somewhat long period without him being involved with a scandal, although his vice president was forced to resign. Nixon lied a lot, as does Trump. (secret plan to get us out of Viet Nam). Nixon had nothing like the immigrant problem and locking up children like Trump has. I hated Nixon and I hate Trump. Nixon had some years without controversy, Trump has had almost no time without controversy. ..What else? Your opinion especially those that lived through the Nixon times and Watergate.