US Politics Thread 2016-2020 - Page 297

Bilge_Rat · 03-20-18, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Schroeder

That is the point. "Obama did the same thing." Though back then Putin was not in Crimea, wasn't destabilizing Ukraine and hadn't tried to influence the US elections yet, so in my book it's not the same.

so that must mean Merkel is also either a Russian agent or an idiot....

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Germany

German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Monday congratulated Vladimir Putin on his re-election as the Russian president, the chancellor's press service said.

"My cordial congratulations on re-election as the Russian president," the press service said in a statement.

The chancellor also noted the importance of maintaining dialogue and strengthening German-Russian relations, as well as working on challenging issues of the international agenda, according to her congratulatory message.

https://sputniknews.com/russia/20180...world-leaders/

Schroeder · 03-21-18, 03:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Bilge_Rat

so that must mean Merkel is also either a Russian agent or an idiot....

Yes and no. On her part I would say she still tries to keep the door open as we have to deal with that guy on a frequent basis. So it's more out of a position of weakness. But generally you are right and it is embarrassing. But no one ever said that the US has the monopoly on embarrassing political decisions.

Platapus · 03-21-18, 10:32 AM

If congratulating Putin is the worst thing Trump does this week, he is having an unusually good week.

Just speaking for myself, this does not even get up to the double digits on my political give-a-crap-list

We still don't have a budget and it is almost the end of March!
That's the end of the SECOND QUARTER of the FY. There are only four quarters, even using DC math.

Rockstar · 03-21-18, 05:18 PM

term of the day: palace intrigue.

Mr Quatro · 03-22-18, 04:16 AM

Where's vinnea?

Onkel Neal · 03-22-18, 06:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Bilge_Rat

Trump calls Putin to congratulate him on his re-election.

Yeah, I found that hilarious as well.

Skybird · 03-22-18, 07:35 AM

Maybe Trump spoke to himself?! I mean its difficult to see both men as separate entities.

Jimbuna · 03-22-18, 11:00 AM

Donald Trump's top Russia lawyer John Dowd has resigned.

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US President Donald Trump's lead lawyer for the special counsel investigation into Russia interference in the 2016 election has resigned, US media report.

John Dowd is reported to have concluded that Mr Trump was increasingly ignoring his advice.

Other reports say Mr Trump had lost confidence in Mr Dowd's ability to handle special counsel Robert Mueller.

Mr Trump has recently begun publicly criticising Mr Mueller by name, rather than just his inquiry.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-43506098

Dowly · 03-22-18, 12:15 PM

Something something rats.. sinking ship..

Platapus · 03-22-18, 02:02 PM

Proactive rats have dry feet.

Mr Quatro · 03-22-18, 02:15 PM

Someone's is going to start talking ... ye shall know them by their tweets

August · 03-22-18, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr Quatro

Someone's is going to start talking ... ye shall know them by their tweets

A lawyer? I doubt it.

Catfish · 03-23-18, 07:34 AM

And the next is gone.. McMaster goes, hawk John Bolton is next as security advisor. The one who helped claim those weapons of mass destruction, together with Cheney back then.
http://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-43509695

Jimbuna · 03-23-18, 07:40 AM

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Gen McMaster's departure came a day after it was leaked that Mr Trump was advised this week in briefing documents not to congratulate Russian President Vladimir Putin on his recent re-election, but did it anyway.

Could this have been the final straw?

Catfish · 03-23-18, 07:46 AM

I take it everyone who is not just a wallflower in the White House, has to go.

"Mr Trump publicly criticised his national security adviser on Twitter in February after Gen McMaster told a forum in Germany it was "incontrovertible" that Russians had meddled in the 2016 presidential election."

03-21-18, 10:32 AM	#4443
Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 19,406 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	If congratulating Putin is the worst thing Trump does this week, he is having an unusually good week. Just speaking for myself, this does not even get up to the double digits on my political give-a-crap-list We still don't have a budget and it is almost the end of March! That's the end of the SECOND QUARTER of the FY. There are only four quarters, even using DC math. __________________ abusus non tollit usum - A right should NOT be withheld from people on the basis that some tend to abuse that right.

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Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 19,406 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	Proactive rats have dry feet. __________________ abusus non tollit usum - A right should NOT be withheld from people on the basis that some tend to abuse that right.

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Mr Quatro Navy Seal Join Date: May 2013 Posts: 6,772 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Someone's is going to start talking ... ye shall know them by their tweets __________________ pla•teau noun a relatively stable level, period, or condition a level of attainment or achievement Lord help me get to the next plateau ..

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Rockstar In the Brig Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Zendia Bar & Grill Posts: 12,614 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	term of the day: palace intrigue.

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Catfish Dipped Squirrel Operative Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: ..where the ocean meets the sky Posts: 17,814 Downloads: 38 Uploads: 0	And the next is gone.. McMaster goes, hawk John Bolton is next as security advisor. The one who helped claim those weapons of mass destruction, together with Cheney back then. http://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-43509695 __________________ >^..^<*)))>{ All generalizations are wrong.

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Catfish Dipped Squirrel Operative Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: ..where the ocean meets the sky Posts: 17,814 Downloads: 38 Uploads: 0	I take it everyone who is not just a wallflower in the White House, has to go. "Mr Trump publicly criticised his national security adviser on Twitter in February after Gen McMaster told a forum in Germany it was "incontrovertible" that Russians had meddled in the 2016 presidential election." __________________ >^..^<*)))>{ All generalizations are wrong.