F'dup Chapters in American History(The Trump Years) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Part 29

[samsnee]

I heard there were very fine people on both sides

 

[MaceB]

At no point, did she say anything that was discriminatory towards Jewish people. She argued that the state of Israel has too much pull in American politics, and that's absolutely true. It's frustrating to see so many liberals/democrats fall prey to this politically correct/alarmist/outrage culture type arguments when it comes to Israel.

We can't even say anything critical about Israel without people claiming we're similar to Nazis. Just... come on.

But it's an effective wedge issue, so they're gonna keep on bringing it up.

 

[green]

 

[MagnarTheGreat]

ABC News - Investigators looking into lawyers’ contacts with Cohen after FBI raids

In the weeks following the federal raids on former Michael Cohen’s law office and residences last April, President Donald Trump's former lawyer and confidant was contacted by two New York attorneys who claimed to be in close contact with Rudy Giuliani, the current personal attorney to Trump, according to sources with direct knowledge of the discussions.

The outreach came just as Cohen, who spent more than a decade advocating for Trump, was wrangling with the most consequential decision of his life; whether to remain in a joint defense agreement with the president and others, or to flip on the man to whom he had pledged immutable loyalty. The sources described the lawyers’ contact with Cohen as an effort to keep him in the tent.

Bloomberg - Despite Denials, Trump Actively Involved in Planning Inauguration

 

[MagnarTheGreat]

The Washington Post - Michael Cohen discussed pardons with a second Trump lawyer, he tells Congress

 

[MaceB]

You see what this is? That's verifiable evidence being looked into. They are actually looking for material that can build a case.. finally! No more of this waiting for a smoking gun stuff. Find all the evidence, link them together to illustrate a pattern, then release your findings. We're getting somewhere.

 

[Sithborg]

I mean, Congress could only do so much. When one of the people in charge was actively obstructing the investigation.

 

[Schlosser85]

At no point, did she say anything that was discriminatory towards Jewish people. She argued that the state of Israel has too much pull in American politics, and that's absolutely true. It's frustrating to see so many liberals/democrats fall prey to this politically correct/alarmist/outrage culture type arguments when it comes to Israel.

We can't even say anything critical about Israel without people claiming we're similar to Nazis. Just... come on.

But it's an effective wedge issue, so they're gonna keep on bringing it up.

Is Omar anti-Semitic? I’m not psychic, so I don’t know. But she has yet to actually say anything anti-Semitic, because getting reprimanded for anti-Semitism twice now.

I’m glad at least Bernie Sanders spoke up about conflating legitimate criticism of Israel with anti-Semitism. And much of Sanders’ extended family died in the Holocaust, so I doubt he’s inclined to let real anti-Semitism slide.

 

[samsnee]

Wait, is he implying that he controls Fox News? Is he saying the quiet part out loud?

 

[Iceman]

This won't go down well with some of his base.

 

[MagnarTheGreat]

The Daily Beast - Embassy Staffers Say Jared Kushner Shut Them Out of Saudi Meetings

 

[Deck Rickard]

I wonder if he calls Bill Gates "Bill Microsoft."

 

[Sithborg]

Is Omar anti-Semitic? I’m not psychic, so I don’t know. But she has yet to actually say anything anti-Semitic, because getting reprimanded for anti-Semitism twice now.

I’m glad at least Bernie Sanders spoke up about conflating legitimate criticism of Israel with anti-Semitism. And much of Sanders’ extended family died in the Holocaust, so I doubt he’s inclined to let real anti-Semitism slide.

Depends on your point of view. To Bibi and AIPAC, criticism of Israel is anti-semitism.

 

[Deck Rickard]

Trump calling anyone anti-Semetic is so absurd I can't believe anyone takes it seriously. Yeah, the guy that said that some of the ****ing NAZIS marching through Charlottesville screaming "Jews will not replace us" were "very fine people" and employed Steve Bannon and called Gary Cohn a "globalist" and refused to disavow David Duke really cares about Jewish people. But Omar made a poor word choice once so she's the real threat. Give me a break.

 

[Silvermoon]

 

[Schlosser85]

Depends on your point of view. To Bibi and AIPAC, criticism of Israel is anti-semitism.

Netanyahu isn’t really someone to speak with moral authority about racism and discrimination.

 

[Deck Rickard]

He's such a goddamned liar. If it wasn't a campaign finance contribution, Cohen wouldn't be serving time for it.

 

[DarthSkywalker]

At no point, did she say anything that was discriminatory towards Jewish people. She argued that the state of Israel has too much pull in American politics, and that's absolutely true. It's frustrating to see so many liberals/democrats fall prey to this politically correct/alarmist/outrage culture type arguments when it comes to Israel.

We can't even say anything critical about Israel without people claiming we're similar to Nazis. Just... come on.

But it's an effective wedge issue, so they're gonna keep on bringing it up.

They aren't falling prey. They know how the game is played. It's so gross though. If anything, this is bigotry towards a Muslim woman.

 

[Iceman]

Trump will be praising his boss very soon:

Russia bans 'disrespecting the government' - with offenders now jailed 15 days and fined £1,000 | Daily Mail Online

 

[Sithborg]

Yeah, Trump is going to be jealous of Putin-senpai.

 

[Silvermoon]

AP News ::

Cohen's lawyer says Trump advisers were 'dangling' pardons

Cohen sues Trump Organization, wants it to pay legal bills

 

[Dr Lee]

looks like Manafort's about to be sentenced

 

[Dr Lee]

Looks like Manafort is getting a weak sentence....

 

[Dr Lee]

 

[Sithborg]

47 months.

Being rich and white is awesome.