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kentuck

(115,400 posts) Tue Jul 25, 2017, 04:46 AM Jul 2017

Trump is acting quickly. [View all]

He is running scared of Robert Mueller.

He will not wait for an investigation. He will fire everyone necessary to maintain power. He is like a rabid dog backed into a corner.

Even Putin will be surprised by how quickly he handles this little "problem".

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Trump is acting quickly. [View all] kentuck Jul 2017 OP

I fear you may be right. And the recess appointment is his opportunity. OnDoutside Jul 2017 #1

If they pass the repeal today, they will probably leave for their recess. kentuck Jul 2017 #2

Despite his denials, I believe the AG pick will be Giuliani, not Christie or Cruz Miles Archer Jul 2017 #3

It seems like a bad dream. kentuck Jul 2017 #4

As long as Ryan and McConnell whistle past the graveyard, I don't know what can be done Miles Archer Jul 2017 #9

I think Giuliani might have woken up and smelled the orange jumpsuit. He's generally been Vinca Jul 2017 #7

Another problem with a potential Cruz nomination jmowreader Jul 2017 #19

100% agree. Giuliana or Christie. OnDoutside Jul 2017 #13

Is Christie an ally of the new FBI nominee, Christopher Wray? kentuck Jul 2017 #15

Possibly so. All the trailers were about Giuliana, but Christie was the one who came out to bat for OnDoutside Jul 2017 #16

You are correct about that. kentuck Jul 2017 #17

As his personal Bridgegate attorney, wouldn't that cause a recusal too ? OnDoutside Jul 2017 #18

Watch Rachel piece on this from last night malaise Jul 2017 #30

he is in a bind and he knows it Skittles Jul 2017 #5

Trump would prefer that he resign, for sure. kentuck Jul 2017 #6

Not like a rabid dog blue-wave Jul 2017 #8

Putin is thrilled jberryhill Jul 2017 #10

How about sanctions ? JI7 Jul 2017 #11

A minor inconvenience jberryhill Jul 2017 #23

Maybe, Maybe Not blue-wave Jul 2017 #12

KGOP KristoFascism, Inc. is on a wild rampage Achilleaze Jul 2017 #14

New suspect !!! OnDoutside Jul 2017 #20

Trump needs to think very hard before firing Sessions jmowreader Jul 2017 #21

I think tRump is itching to do a recess appointment MiniMe Jul 2017 #25

If that's his thinking, he better act quick jmowreader Jul 2017 #32

The repubs control those options. MiniMe Jul 2017 #33

Fixed it for you: Trump needs to think. FSogol Jul 2017 #28

He was always going to fire mueller, just waiting for recess appointment njhoneybadger Jul 2017 #22

yes i got that impression as well onetexan Jul 2017 #24

Obstruction of justice in plain sight. Will Congress step up? ecstatic Jul 2017 #26

Mueller & team better be working at light speed. CrispyQ Jul 2017 #27

Heavy pressure needs to be put on McConnell.....asking him if he intends to block Trump..... virtualobserver Jul 2017 #29

Also, will Putin really be surprised? I think trump is following Putin's playbook ecstatic Jul 2017 #31