US Politics Thread 2016-2020 - Page 599

Onkel Neal · 03-20-20, 10:17 PM

Such self control

Buddahaid · 03-20-20, 11:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Onkel Neal

Such self control

vienna · 03-21-20, 12:40 AM

Well, let's see...

Fauci was in the midst of testifying, under oath, before Congress, basically refuting everything Trump was trying to foist off on the US public, and he was called back to the White House for a sudden "emergency meeting" and never did go back to finish his testimony, as far as I've seen...

Now, Fauci is on video doing a sort of face-palm over Trump's continued attempts to politicize his response to the Covid-19 crisis...

Wonder who Fauci's replacement will be? Another Trump minion with no medical experience at all or any crisis management background; a minion whose only attribute is a blind willingness to kiss Trump's rump?...

In a way, I hope Trump does try to remove Fauci. Given Fauci has become one of the very few sensible adults to come out of the Corvid-19 situation and that he is pretty much trusted by the public for straight and accurate information, the blowback at Trump would be fun to watch...

...almost as much fun as watching Trump backpedal...

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nikimcbee · 03-21-20, 01:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Skybird

If it wipes Biden, Warren, Sanders away alongside Trump, its a valid option.

Include HRC in that, could be a deal?

Jimbuna · 03-21-20, 08:02 AM

From 1:00 onwards I wouldn't have believed it unless I saw this with my own eyes!

Rockstar · 03-21-20, 08:21 AM

IMO it did seem like a very stupid, unnecessary, useless question. You could even see it on his face that he knew it too after he was chastised for it.

Catfish · 03-21-20, 03:33 PM

Charlie Brown: "A virologist just said in the TV: The best weapon in the war against the corona virus is common sense."
Snoopy: "I knew we're screwed."

Catfish · 03-21-20, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Rockstar

[...] You could even see it on his face that he knew it too after he was chastised for it.

You mean the rpoerter? You completely misunderstood his facial expression. Or did you mean Fauci? Same.

Fremdschaemen {n} [ugs.]
[the feeling of shame on someone else's behalf; the feeling of shame for someone else who has done sth. embarrassing] psych.

Mr Quatro · 03-22-20, 02:57 PM

https://variety.com/2020/politics/ne...or-1203541789/

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Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul has tested positive for COVID-19, becoming the first U.S. senator to contract coronavirus. His office announced the diagnosis on Twitter Sunday morning

vienna · 03-23-20, 09:56 AM

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Rockstar · 03-23-20, 10:25 AM

Why should he commit to foregoing funds? His company has just as much right to it as others do. I suppose if there was a bit more to investigative journalism than trying get a rise out of the public or gotcha moments they would have known about guidance concerning this very thing in 31 CFR part 31 which sets forth standards to address and manage or to prohibit conflicts of interest that may arise in connection with the administration and execution of the authorities under the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP), established under sections 101 and 102 of the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 (EESA). Over site for TARP and the ESA is by the majority and minority leaders in both houses congress, The FED, GAO and CBO and a few others determine where the money goes. I dont think the president has a say in the matter. Nor is he listed on any oversight committee.

That dumbass reporter should be asking the ones that do have a say in where it goes. Maybe ask questions like how it will be recovered? what will be the consequences to the economy in the long run? Potential for inflation? How much exactly and where is it going and why? What is the short and long term outlook for our economy. Anything to help educate the public ANYTHING. Nope not a &#%$ chance in hell of that happening I guess.

u crank · 03-24-20, 12:06 PM

Once again we let the good Doctor speak for himself.

Dr.Fauci in a radio interview with WMAL’s Morning on the Mall with hosts Vince Coglianese and Mary Walter.

Quote:

“What the President is trying to do is balance the public health issues with the fact this is having an enormous impact on the economy of the country which may actually, indirectly, cause an incredible amount of harm… even health-wise,”

“The President has listened to what I have said and what the other people on the task force have said. When I’ve made recommendations, he’s taken them. He’s never countered or overridden me. The idea of just pitting one against the other is just not helpful. I wish that would stop and we’d look ahead at the challenge we have. To pull together to get over this thing”.

https://www.redstate.com/brandon_mor...t-donald-trump

Pretty interesting to listen to especially what he says about Italy and their failure to stop people from coming from China until it was to late. Sad really.

August · 03-24-20, 05:35 PM

New Gallup poll out gives the president a 60% approval rating on his handling of the corona virus.

https://www.realclearpolitics.com/ep...irus-7088.html

Onkel Neal · 03-24-20, 10:38 PM

Yeah, I saw that and other indicators:
https://www.cnn.com/2020/03/24/polit...rus/index.html

Pretty amazing considering how much flailing he's doing.

Mr Quatro · 03-25-20, 06:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Onkel Neal

Yeah, I saw that and other indicators:
https://www.cnn.com/2020/03/24/polit...rus/index.html

Pretty amazing considering how much flailing he's doing.

It's called advertising with President Trump being in the eye of the public everyday.

Plus a numbers game of people staying home watching him on TV (on the news channels everyday for his updates)

VP Pence is starting to look like a President too

Biden and Bernie have disappeared

03-21-20, 12:40 AM	#8973
vienna Navy Seal Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Anywhere but the here & now... Posts: 7,523 Downloads: 85 Uploads: 0	Well, let's see... Fauci was in the midst of testifying, under oath, before Congress, basically refuting everything Trump was trying to foist off on the US public, and he was called back to the White House for a sudden "emergency meeting" and never did go back to finish his testimony, as far as I've seen... Now, Fauci is on video doing a sort of face-palm over Trump's continued attempts to politicize his response to the Covid-19 crisis... Wonder who Fauci's replacement will be? Another Trump minion with no medical experience at all or any crisis management background; a minion whose only attribute is a blind willingness to kiss Trump's rump?... In a way, I hope Trump does try to remove Fauci. Given Fauci has become one of the very few sensible adults to come out of the Corvid-19 situation and that he is pretty much trusted by the public for straight and accurate information, the blowback at Trump would be fun to watch... ...almost as much fun as watching Trump backpedal... <O> __________________ __________________________________________________ __

03-21-20, 08:02 AM	#8975
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 181,445 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	From 1:00 onwards I wouldn't have believed it unless I saw this with my own eyes! __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!! GWX3.0 Download Page - Donation/instant access to GWX (Help SubSim)

03-21-20, 08:21 AM	#8976
Rockstar Rear Admiral Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Zendia Bar & Grill Posts: 11,969 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	IMO it did seem like a very stupid, unnecessary, useless question. You could even see it on his face that he knew it too after he was chastised for it. __________________ Guardian of the honey and nuts Let's assume I'm right, it'll save time.

03-21-20, 03:33 PM	#8977
Catfish Dipped Squirrel Operative Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: ..where the ocean meets the sky Posts: 16,908 Downloads: 38 Uploads: 0	Charlie Brown: "A virologist just said in the TV: The best weapon in the war against the corona virus is common sense." Snoopy: "I knew we're screwed." __________________ >^..^<*)))>{ All generalizations are wrong.

03-23-20, 09:56 AM	#8980
vienna Navy Seal Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Anywhere but the here & now... Posts: 7,523 Downloads: 85 Uploads: 0	<O> __________________ __________________________________________________ __

03-20-20, 10:17 PM	#8971
Onkel Neal Born to Run Silent Join Date: Jan 1997 Location: Cougar Trap, Texas Posts: 21,297 Downloads: 534 Uploads: 224	Such self control

03-23-20, 10:25 AM	#8981
Rockstar Rear Admiral Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Zendia Bar & Grill Posts: 11,969 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	Why should he commit to foregoing funds? His company has just as much right to it as others do. I suppose if there was a bit more to investigative journalism than trying get a rise out of the public or gotcha moments they would have known about guidance concerning this very thing in 31 CFR part 31 which sets forth standards to address and manage or to prohibit conflicts of interest that may arise in connection with the administration and execution of the authorities under the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP), established under sections 101 and 102 of the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 (EESA). Over site for TARP and the ESA is by the majority and minority leaders in both houses congress, The FED, GAO and CBO and a few others determine where the money goes. I dont think the president has a say in the matter. Nor is he listed on any oversight committee. That dumbass reporter should be asking the ones that do have a say in where it goes. Maybe ask questions like how it will be recovered? what will be the consequences to the economy in the long run? Potential for inflation? How much exactly and where is it going and why? What is the short and long term outlook for our economy. Anything to help educate the public ANYTHING. Nope not a &#%$ chance in hell of that happening I guess. __________________ Guardian of the honey and nuts Let's assume I'm right, it'll save time. Last edited by Rockstar; 03-23-20 at 12:29 PM.

03-24-20, 05:35 PM	#8983
August Wayfaring Stranger Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 22,724 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	New Gallup poll out gives the president a 60% approval rating on his handling of the corona virus. https://www.realclearpolitics.com/ep...irus-7088.html

03-24-20, 10:38 PM	#8984
Onkel Neal Born to Run Silent Join Date: Jan 1997 Location: Cougar Trap, Texas Posts: 21,297 Downloads: 534 Uploads: 224	Yeah, I saw that and other indicators: https://www.cnn.com/2020/03/24/polit...rus/index.html Pretty amazing considering how much flailing he's doing.