Trump has little patience for cooperation to anyone that doesn’t serve his purpose. The easiest way to end the Mueller investigation is for Trump to issue pardons. Those pardons didn’t matter to him until it looks as though Don, Jr. will face indictment. He won’t stop at Jr., he will pardon everyone no matter the degree of law breaking and/or corruption. So, be prepared, the pardons may come as early as tomorrow. Pardons can be issued before an indictment is issued. He might even pardon himself because he knows what tax violations he committed and the US House will soon discover.
The US House doesn’t need all the drama, they need to get to work. The national security of the country is at risk right now and missle ships are in the Mediterranean Sea. NATO has a crisis right now. Besides the Mediterranean Sea, Russia has also been carrying out exercises closer and closer to allies’ waters. Enough of dangerous brinkmanship by Putin. After the nullification of the intermediate nuclear treaty, Putin turned loose his plans to end NATO and confront the USA. Enough. Putin is a threat.
Wednesday, November 07, 2018
Sorry to hear Jeff Sessions has resigned. I am no fan of Jeff Sessions, but, he is probably better than his interim replacement.
Jess Sessions was highly controversial. He removed requirements that gave equality to transgender children in their schools. He removed the US Justice Department from monitoring or policing the police and the use of excessive force and racial profiling.
Jeff Sessions has issued directives to Immigration Judges that prohibited many aspects of requests for asylum. People now citizens in the USA were investigated for fraud in their applications. He was seeking to strip citizenships from people in the USA that were already found worthy. I find that a dangerous precedent. What exactly is fraud?
Jeff Sessions decided on his own, DACA was unconstitutional, which was recently rejected by a judge.
He was ridiculously pursuing the idea that marijuana was a classified drug requiring prosecution for growing or possessing. Michigan passed a referendum legalizing marijuana. So, all these movements into making marijuana legal were receiving strong ridicule from US Justice under Sessions. One might recall President Obama asked US Justice to be prudent in exercising those laws.
For all the bigotry and sad exercise of the law as if nothing had changed (It might not have changed in Alabama, though.) for decades his current successor is actually worse.
There is no good answer for a decent and prudent US Justice Department under this administration and legal practice of government has dropped to the state level. That is a very poorly run administration, but, at least the states are willing to protect citizens from lethal force and opportunistic million/billionaires.
There is much to do in the US House.
How is Whitaker worse? He completely aligns with Kavanaugh in exempting the Trump Company and the Trump family from the Russian investigation. The forcing Jeff Sessions to resign is about recusing himself from the investigation. This is Trump getting ready for a legal fight.
For all the country knows Jeff Sessions might be heading for an interview himself, especially now.
Jeff Sessions has issued directives to Immigration Judges that prohibited many aspects of requests for asylum. People now citizens in the USA were investigated for fraud in their applications. He was seeking to strip citizenships from people in the USA that were already found worthy. I find that a dangerous precedent. What exactly is fraud?
Jeff Sessions decided on his own, DACA was unconstitutional, which was recently rejected by a judge.
He was ridiculously pursuing the idea that marijuana was a classified drug requiring prosecution for growing or possessing. Michigan passed a referendum legalizing marijuana. So, all these movements into making marijuana legal were receiving strong ridicule from US Justice under Sessions. One might recall President Obama asked US Justice to be prudent in exercising those laws.
For all the bigotry and sad exercise of the law as if nothing had changed (It might not have changed in Alabama, though.) for decades his current successor is actually worse.
There is no good answer for a decent and prudent US Justice Department under this administration and legal practice of government has dropped to the state level. That is a very poorly run administration, but, at least the states are willing to protect citizens from lethal force and opportunistic million/billionaires.
There is much to do in the US House.
How is Whitaker worse? He completely aligns with Kavanaugh in exempting the Trump Company and the Trump family from the Russian investigation. The forcing Jeff Sessions to resign is about recusing himself from the investigation. This is Trump getting ready for a legal fight.
For all the country knows Jeff Sessions might be heading for an interview himself, especially now.
Congratulations to Tom Perez. He ran a fifty state race!
Thank you to the former Presidents Obama and Carter as well as former First Lady Michelle Obama. They campaigned and made a difference. They energized voters and the US House is secure.
Once the Chairman has had a chance to assess and evaluate this race, he will have his sites on the elections of 2020. The states below are still influenced by the Republican Party and if one scans the Senate and Governor wins these states hold power over the outcomes of 2020. We must begin to address the issue of the Electorate College which was established to satisfy the slave states of the first 13 colonies.
Alaska - 3
Florida - 29
Georgia - 16
Iowa - 6
Ohio - 18
South Dakota - 3
Beto O'Rourke has influenced the electorate in Texas, we need to build on it. How long have the Republicans been planning for 2020?
Look.
November 7, 2018
By Susan Page
...President Donald Trump (click here) filed for re-election the day he was inaugurated, and his campaign already has raised $100 million and begun airing TV and digital ads. So it should be no surprise that Trump campaigned more aggressively than any other modern president during the election midway through his term. He drew thousands of supporters to huge rallies, where he talked more about himself than the candidates he was there to boost. Some were in states crucial for his re-election prospects. On Monday, he closed the campaign with events in Ohio, Indiana and Missouri, and he officially announced his 2020 slogan: "Keep America Great."...
The US House has a lot of work ahead.
The Wall - Donald Trump has failed in building his beautiful wall. Mexico is not paying for The Wall, the American taxpayers are paying for it. When the US House convenes there will be far more pressing issues such as prescription drug costs, ensuing pre-existing conditions are maintained as a health care priority, clean water and air, being sure our Dreamers are secure, most importantly environmental pollution of all kind has to stop and Democrats MUST recognize the Middle Class with a tax cut and the unions that provide for a strong Middle Class. So, considering the many issues not even mentioned here, there is little room for wall funding. The USA House controls the budget.
I must point out there are thousands of children in detention facilities. That requires legislation which also addresses immigtion reform. There is every indication there are hundreds more children on their way that if they arrive at our southern border needs protection to maintain their status when accompanied by parents. The USA cannot be dividing families ever again. The young men that will be arriving may want to join the military with appropriate background checks.
Foreign policy must take a focus as well. The Iran Deal needs focus and delegations need to meet with our allies which are experiencing a growing threat from Russia. The Congress has little to do with the Mueller investigation, but, whatever measures must be taken to maintain the investigation has to go forward. The USA has seen an assault upon allies while Russia is holding secret talks with Trump. That is a direct threat to the USA’s sovereignty in national security issues.
The lists are long and the committees will have a lot of work to do. The Democrats have seen the election of very talented people that are up to the challenge. Congratulations to all, but, hit the ground in DC running; there is no time to lose.
Barbed wire is not a wall and approaching immigrants are not an invasion.
I must point out there are thousands of children in detention facilities. That requires legislation which also addresses immigtion reform. There is every indication there are hundreds more children on their way that if they arrive at our southern border needs protection to maintain their status when accompanied by parents. The USA cannot be dividing families ever again. The young men that will be arriving may want to join the military with appropriate background checks.
Foreign policy must take a focus as well. The Iran Deal needs focus and delegations need to meet with our allies which are experiencing a growing threat from Russia. The Congress has little to do with the Mueller investigation, but, whatever measures must be taken to maintain the investigation has to go forward. The USA has seen an assault upon allies while Russia is holding secret talks with Trump. That is a direct threat to the USA’s sovereignty in national security issues.
The lists are long and the committees will have a lot of work to do. The Democrats have seen the election of very talented people that are up to the challenge. Congratulations to all, but, hit the ground in DC running; there is no time to lose.Barbed wire is not a wall and approaching immigrants are not an invasion.
Michael Moore’s FAHRENHEIT 11/9 : OFFICIAL TRAILER (click here for Michael Moore website)
Michael Moore look at Michigan! It was a complete rejection of Snyder's administration. Congratulations.
Michael Moore predicted Trump's victory and it was somewhat due to the Democrats ignoring Michigan voters. Michigan will never be taken for granted again.
The young voters are coming home, Michael. This election, a midterm election, has seen the involvement of young voters that set records. How long has Michael Moore emphasized the young voters? Decades. They love their country and reject the hate of the White House.
Thank you for loving the USA. It matters.
Michael Moore predicted Trump's victory and it was somewhat due to the Democrats ignoring Michigan voters. Michigan will never be taken for granted again.
The young voters are coming home, Michael. This election, a midterm election, has seen the involvement of young voters that set records. How long has Michael Moore emphasized the young voters? Decades. They love their country and reject the hate of the White House.
Thank you for loving the USA. It matters.
The wins in the Governor races cannot be understated.
Wisconsin, Kansas and Nevada are among the 7 governorships now home again. Those are important wins. Wisconsin is among the states with the hardest work to do to ensure it's future of clean air and water. The unions are safe again. It is time to build on that reality.
Don't forget those Republican voters that made a difference in elections where they crossed party lines to vote with the Democrats for the worry about their country. They are important.
November 6, 2018
By Bill Theobald and Marco della Cava
...Among the winners:(click here) Kansas Democrat Laura Kelly, who beat Trump-backed Republican Kris Kobach; Illinois Democrat J.B. Pritzker, who bested Republican Bruce Rauner; and Nevada Democrat Steve Sisolak, who roundly defeated Republican Adam Laxalt, whose family members even campaigned against him.
In New Mexico, Democrats picked up a win with Michelle Lujan Grisham defeating Republican Steve Pearce; in Michigan, Democrat Gretchen Whitmer defeated Republican Attorney General Bill Schuette; and in Maine, Janet Mills defeated Republican Shawn Moody.
In one of the day's tightest races for governor, Wisconsin Democrat Tony Evers narrowly avoided a recount and edged out Republican incumbent Scott Walker....
Don't forget those Republican voters that made a difference in elections where they crossed party lines to vote with the Democrats for the worry about their country. They are important.
November 6, 2018
By Bill Theobald and Marco della Cava
...Among the winners:(click here) Kansas Democrat Laura Kelly, who beat Trump-backed Republican Kris Kobach; Illinois Democrat J.B. Pritzker, who bested Republican Bruce Rauner; and Nevada Democrat Steve Sisolak, who roundly defeated Republican Adam Laxalt, whose family members even campaigned against him.
In New Mexico, Democrats picked up a win with Michelle Lujan Grisham defeating Republican Steve Pearce; in Michigan, Democrat Gretchen Whitmer defeated Republican Attorney General Bill Schuette; and in Maine, Janet Mills defeated Republican Shawn Moody.
In one of the day's tightest races for governor, Wisconsin Democrat Tony Evers narrowly avoided a recount and edged out Republican incumbent Scott Walker....
This is one of the headlines in "Haaretz," a news media organization in Israel. That is a statement that cannot be ignored.
Thank you, (click here) America's women, for choosing history over pre-history. You made the difference in this election. You saved us.
The US foreign policy isn't what it should be.
There is also the issue of a USA journalist that cannot be ignored regardless of the passive attitude of the Israeli Prime Minister. Turkey is engaged in that justice and as a NATO member, it is important the issue receives proper attention.
The elders of the Saudi royal family know the importance of their country in relation to the Muslim faith. That matters. They should receive support in recognizing the truth in this death.
The US foreign policy isn't what it should be.
There is also the issue of a USA journalist that cannot be ignored regardless of the passive attitude of the Israeli Prime Minister. Turkey is engaged in that justice and as a NATO member, it is important the issue receives proper attention.
The elders of the Saudi royal family know the importance of their country in relation to the Muslim faith. That matters. They should receive support in recognizing the truth in this death.
A huge thank you to all those fabulously famous people that came out to focus attention on voting. It is important. Stay in the fight.
They are great and talented people that love their country. I haven't shopped at "Spotify," (click here) but, that will change to find the people that cared the most.
Thank you to every one of those that stood up to shift the balance of the government in favor of the US Constitution. Elections are important and the very people that needed to come home to their responsibility did so with the help of the most talented Americans.
Taylor Swift strongly believes in diversity in the USA. She has recordings with a diverse group of artists. She means it. The Democrats need to pay attention to her success and the strong values she holds for them. She is powerful, the voter registrations spiked after her endorsements. There are many reasons a candidate wins an election, but, she did her part is a remarkable statement for equity. She is noteable.
Thank you to every one of those that stood up to shift the balance of the government in favor of the US Constitution. Elections are important and the very people that needed to come home to their responsibility did so with the help of the most talented Americans.
Taylor Swift strongly believes in diversity in the USA. She has recordings with a diverse group of artists. She means it. The Democrats need to pay attention to her success and the strong values she holds for them. She is powerful, the voter registrations spiked after her endorsements. There are many reasons a candidate wins an election, but, she did her part is a remarkable statement for equity. She is noteable.
November 6, 2018By Cole Delbyck
...Swift said (click here) that the Republican's voting record on issues such as LGBT+ rights "appals and terrifies me", adding she would like to support women in office but "I cannot support" Ms Blackburn....
Amy Schumer (click here) knows you’re interested in her pregnancy, so she’s using that attention to urge followers to vote in Tuesday’s midterm elections.
The “I Feel Pretty” star, who announced in October she’s expecting her first child with husband Chris Fischer ― along with a list of her recommended House candidates ― shared a sweet video of herself on Monday watching an ultrasound video.
“It’s moving all around! Oh my God, oh my God, see it has so much energy — that’s why I’m puking every day,” Schumer says in the clip, as she watches her unborn baby move on the screen.
The comedian and Fischer tied the knot in a surprise ceremony in February after only a few months of dating.....
The victories are sweet, but, the hard work has to begin. Senator Schumer has important work to do to deliver on important issues such as health care.
Americans love their country. Congratulations to Democrats who worked hard to bring the country home. The victory is amazing. The odds of them taking the house was nearly impossible.
The top priority for the new House majority is to fight corruption, but, also to push back against wayward foreign policy and secure the country. This new US House victory came just in time. But, national security has to be the first item on the agenda and that has nothing to do with impoverished people from the Northern Triad. The countries need to be secured from poverty and violence. A strong western hemisphere means a secure and peaceful hemisphere.
Women have taken the country. There needs to be a concerted effort to bring safety to women in the workplace. The country has an infrastructure that victimizes women. It is not enough to have the opportunity to education and work, it is those very venues of opportunity that has traumatized women with scars that last a lifetime. We have much work to do. The most troubling aspect of this strange entitlement was it's thriving invisibility. No more.
Children and their security have to be a part of the focus of the new US House. The country is listening. The people were listening to return a Democratic majority to the US House. Children are our future and their safety and well being are paramount to the security of this country. It is outrageous violence occurs in their lives on a regular basis.
I congratulate the Democrats for taking so many Governor victories. That is important beyond just a victory, there needs to be an examination of election maps and an end to the Republican power dynamics impose on the people of those states. Exposing the manipulative Republican priorities and the removal of "equality and fairness" is important to bring an understanding to the people. It will empower their future voting.
States need to return priority to clean air and water at the very time when deregulation in Washington, DC places the health of their citizens in danger.
Unfortunately, there are issues with corruption that showed up in the Senate races. The idea a Secretary of State can control the election where he was running for Governor is astounding. It only goes to prove the degree of immorality and corruption that exists within that party. The Republicans don't only allow corruption, they encourage it. The fact that minority candidates were exclusively limited to the Democratic Party is a stunning reality. It is important these victors are held in esteem and encourage more minority victories in the USA.
The new Democratic majority of the US House know their constituents and their constituents priorities in their victories, the Democratic leadership must listen to these priorities and work toward fulfilling their promises. The victories in 2020 are important and should be built on the victories of 2018.
November 7, 2018
By Aamer Madhani and Deborah Barfield Berry
...The congresswoman-elect (click here) led a surge of minorities running for office. The candidates of color reflected a growing sentiment among voters that it’s time for racial minorities and women to play a larger role in American politics....
The top priority for the new House majority is to fight corruption, but, also to push back against wayward foreign policy and secure the country. This new US House victory came just in time. But, national security has to be the first item on the agenda and that has nothing to do with impoverished people from the Northern Triad. The countries need to be secured from poverty and violence. A strong western hemisphere means a secure and peaceful hemisphere.
Women have taken the country. There needs to be a concerted effort to bring safety to women in the workplace. The country has an infrastructure that victimizes women. It is not enough to have the opportunity to education and work, it is those very venues of opportunity that has traumatized women with scars that last a lifetime. We have much work to do. The most troubling aspect of this strange entitlement was it's thriving invisibility. No more.
Children and their security have to be a part of the focus of the new US House. The country is listening. The people were listening to return a Democratic majority to the US House. Children are our future and their safety and well being are paramount to the security of this country. It is outrageous violence occurs in their lives on a regular basis.
I congratulate the Democrats for taking so many Governor victories. That is important beyond just a victory, there needs to be an examination of election maps and an end to the Republican power dynamics impose on the people of those states. Exposing the manipulative Republican priorities and the removal of "equality and fairness" is important to bring an understanding to the people. It will empower their future voting.
States need to return priority to clean air and water at the very time when deregulation in Washington, DC places the health of their citizens in danger.
Unfortunately, there are issues with corruption that showed up in the Senate races. The idea a Secretary of State can control the election where he was running for Governor is astounding. It only goes to prove the degree of immorality and corruption that exists within that party. The Republicans don't only allow corruption, they encourage it. The fact that minority candidates were exclusively limited to the Democratic Party is a stunning reality. It is important these victors are held in esteem and encourage more minority victories in the USA.
The new Democratic majority of the US House know their constituents and their constituents priorities in their victories, the Democratic leadership must listen to these priorities and work toward fulfilling their promises. The victories in 2020 are important and should be built on the victories of 2018.
November 7, 2018
By Aamer Madhani and Deborah Barfield Berry
...The congresswoman-elect (click here) led a surge of minorities running for office. The candidates of color reflected a growing sentiment among voters that it’s time for racial minorities and women to play a larger role in American politics....
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