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I hope you understand why I can't use my full name anymore -- back on government duty. Sorry. It's still me. Please follow and I'll do the same. Prior pinned tweet below.
Has it occurred to anyone else that Trump is creating and aggravating all the conditions necessary to start a civil war...and to institute martial law?
My Chinese wife -- who sought asylum in America due to Chinese injustices -- is in disbelief watching the Kavanaugh nomination unfold.
She says, "America is just like China now."
Let that sink in...
TRUMP NEWS ICYMI
A few lines buried in various reporting:
• Ivanka is worried about impeachment.
• Don Jr thinks dad isn't sleeping well.
• Eric on dad, "fights when he shouldn't."
• Mueller's approval is higher than Trump's.
Which Trump kid will flip?
Merkel Has The Balls Trump Lacks
Germany (along with France) is sanctioning Saudi Arabia. Germany is also canceling ALL weapons deals, including those already signed. 20 warships are in those deals. Trump looks like a bought-wimp again.
I've deployed in freezing sea spray so bad we had to chop ice from equipment to keep operating.
And heat so unbearable that hydration was life or death.
And sand storms so strong that it stung your skin through clothing.
Trump won't honor our fallen because it's raining.
Trump ordered our exit from Syria. This hands Syria to Russia. We don't know why. We do know from leaks that Putin wanted the US to leave and he discussed it with Trump at Helsinki. US leaders are surprised by the move. Is Trump acting in US interests or on behalf of Putin?
As a former GOPer, Trump helped me see the truth. Now I believe most of them are evil and/or dumb.
McConnell - evil
Rubio - dumb
Ryan - evil and dumb
Collins - dumb
Graham - evil
Grassley - evil and dumb
Help me out with the others...
I'm no cognitive impairment expert, but considering the entire nation has been talking about Paradise, CA for the past two weeks, doesn't it indicate a mental health decline when Trump repeatedly calls it Pleasure, CA?
Actual National Emergencies
10. Opioids
9. Trade war
8. Puerto Rico
7. Voting
6. Debt
5. Gun violence
4. Kids in cages
3. Environment
2. GOP Senate
1. Trump
What did I miss?
Serious question.
If a President (and VP) committed crimes in order to win an election, is there a legal means to undo/annul everything they "accomplished" during their tenure?
NEW FAMILY INTERNMENT CAMPS
Are being constructed with barbed wire fences. Funds are being diverted from FEMA to pay. Why? I thought immigration was declining. What's the true purpose? Mass deportation? Martial law detention centers? There's gotta be more that we don't know.
Why won't the WH tell us who POTUS met with when he was supposed to be honoring our fallen troops in France?
He said he had meetings but nobody is telling us who they were with.
Trump just arrived for his 4th rally this week and there's no FEMA food or water distribution in place to provide for Hurricane Michael victims. Party-on, Don!
I know General Mattis. I've worked with him on some of our most challenging national security issues. He is brilliant.
When asked about Mattis' statements on NATO, Trump said, "I know more about it than he does."
I'm numb with concern. Words escape me...
@tedcruz
@Nike
I am one of the men & women you purport to honor. I fought -- as did millions of others -- to defend the rights of Americans to live free. That freedom includes
#TakeAKnee
. As one that didn't fight, please don't "honor" me with your unpatriotic interpretation of freedom.
#Nike
Trump Ready to Declare Election Invalid
Sources inside the WH claim that Trump is already thinking through the options to contest and declare that midterms are invalid. THIS REQUIRES AN OVERWHELMING TURNOUT TO VOTE. The
#BlueWave
must be so large that it's indisputable.
Trump claims he gets scientific instincts genetically because his uncle taught at MIT.
So, genetic instincts are -- by his own admission -- what makes him tick.
His dad was arrested at a KKK riot.
His grandfather ran a brothel.
@realDonaldTrump
I APPLAUD
@NIKE
!
As a 25 year military veteran, I would like EVERYONE to know that we served so that YOU ARE ALL FREE. And that freedom includes
#TakeAKnee
. If you aren't free to protest, then I wasted my adult life defending a meaningless document. Anything else isn't freedom.
I'm still not buying that Flynn lied to Pence.
Pence knew. He had to know. It was his job to know.
There's a reason Trump keeps stroking Flynn: it's the ultimate pardon Trump will need from Pence.
NUNES: Witness Tampering?
Devin Nunes spent his summer break visiting Azerbaijan, the home country of Emin Agalarov, the same guy Mueller is trying to interview, and the son-in-law of Azerbaijani president Aliyev, whom Nunes met with last week. Unbelievable, but true.
#TRAITOR
The House has 20 full time committees. The Dems have staffed all of them. Only 17 of them have GOP named representatives. No work can be done by a committee that isnt staffed. Unfilled by Republicans:
▪Ethics
▪House Admin
▪Intelligence
Are we watching more obstruction?
Trump just used his "emergency powers" to wow an executive order that cancels a 2019 legislative pay raise for federal workers. It was supposed to start in January. He says we can't afford it. Happy new year...only if you're already filthy rich. What's next?
Firing weapons at enemy -- act of war
Capturing enemy ships -- act of war
Blockading enemy strait -- act of war
Russia did these to Ukraine yesterday.
Canada, EU and NATO condemned all of it.
Trump? Silent. Instead he gassed unarmed kids and moms across our border with Mexico.
Here's the obvious thing being ignored: it's not Trump's job to legislate.
What he wants is Constitutionally irrelevant.
If he doesn't like a bill. He can veto. And then 2/3 can override a veto. That's how our Constitution says things work.
Why does Trump's vote get a voice?
How stupid is the GOP leadership? Two weeks before midterms they announce that they will absolutely cut retirement benefits (medical and social security) if elected: Benefits that retirees paid into for a lifetime. I guess the GOP doesn't want that "Boomer" vote.
US MERCENARIES: Trump's Private Army
#Trump
is considering a private mercenary force to replace military troops in Afghanistan. They would be contractors with a special WH overlord reporting directly to POTUS. Do we really want DJT to have a private army?
#Resist
Why are there Russian election experts in the U.S. right now? Why did they arrive 4 days before elections? Who is watching them? Where are they going and who are they interacting with? Why do they even deserve to be here?!!!! GRRRRrrrr, I'M SO ANGRY!
America as Enemy of Europe?
France's Macron is advocating a Euro Army.
"We have to protect ourselves with respect to China, Russia and even the United States of America."
The US as a European enemy is completely beyond comprehension as we celebrate the 100th year of armistice.
#Truth
"[We're] about to have a country where no Republican will ever be elected president again. Trump will just have been a joke presidency who scammed the American people, amused the populists for a while, but he'll have no legacy whatsoever."
-Anne Coulter
@DonaldJTrumpJr
Patriotism isn't measured by lapel pins. It's measured by sacrifice to your fellow Americans. We know which one is more important to your family.
ICYMI. Trump just threatened to impose martial law and almost nobody noticed.
Claiming a national emergency at the southern border = martial law. He will use the military to perform civilian duties. It's a very subtle move he's making and we need to be alert.
Let me get this straight. What appears to be one of the
#CovingtonBoys
, who is in DC to march for pro-life says, "it's not rape if you enjoy it."
And now he's going to the White House.
"I cannot justify spending thousands of dollars defending myself" -Zinke
Translation: multiple IG investigations have found crimes and I was given the choice to resign or fight.
What bothers you the most about Trump? Here's my short list in rank order:
1. The lies
2. Racism
3. Greed
4. Rudeness
5. Unteachable
6. Incurious
7. Misogyny
8. Irresponsible
9. Stupidity
@realDonaldTrump
It's called Congressional oversight. Look it up. Or get somebody to make you a picture book of the Constitution.
You're not a king. This isn't Trumpistan. Justice is what separates us from dictatorships. Yours is coming.
Official WH statement says that Trump's tan is the result of good genes. I guess the genes skipped the cells around the eyes.
Why do we even get an official statement about his tan?
I hate it when a reporter is asking a question Trump doesn't like and he interrupts with "Excuse me! EXCUSE ME!"
Just once I'd like to hear the reporter respond with, "Why? Did you fart?"
Some reporters are misrepresenting the facts about the 7 year old migrant that died in custody.
Yes, she was dehydrated from the journey. But she wasn't examined until she exhibited extreme distress 8 hours into confinement. No attempt was made to provide basic care before then
To My Fellow Military,
Please don't forget your oath to the Constitution. And don't forget that you are obligated to disobey unlawful orders. Learn the international laws of asylum. Don't allow yourselves to get caught up in the Trump group psychology.
@realDonaldTrump
You don't get it. I'm a 25 year vet. 12+ years away from home. Many friends lost. On 9-11 my Pentagon office was destroyed. I served to protect freedom. You want to destroy it. Yeah, it's about the flag...the flag that represents FREEDOM! Otherwise the sacrifices were in vain.
I didn't start it. My mom started talking about Trump during Thanksgiving. She was going off about all the stuff he's been doing just these recent days to ruin as many family gatherings as possible. She was -- WAS -- a lifelong Republican. Yay, Mom!
#SaudiArabia
just threatened to raise oil prices to $200/bbl if sanctions are imposed over the murder of WaPo journalist
#Kashoggi
.
Do we need another reason to STOP our reliance on fossil fuels?
Serious question:
The Bible (and many religions) teach us that one couple multiplied and populated Earth. So, why do religious people claim superiority of one race over another?
Trump set a horrible example and violated DoDD 1344.10 by engaging in campaign activities with the troops...again. Signing MAGA and Trump 2020 hats is a direct violation. Shame on all the commanders that let it happen, but especially the Commander in Chief.
Mattis didn't quit. Mattis didn't retire. Mattis isn't worn down by Trump.
Mattis issued a public protest via resignation.
Mattis warned America. Mattis set the example, leading others to follow. Mattis wants the disaster to end and that requires a mass leader protest. Come on!
People Cohen fingered today:
Jay Sekulow
Abbe Lowell
Allen Weisselberg
Ron Lieberman
Matthew Calamari
Rhona Graff
Felix Sater
Julian Assange
Roger Stone
David Pecker
Barry Levine
Dylan Howard
The Family
-and-
Donald J Trump
@realDonaldTrump
I just want your
#Cult45
to know what they won't see on Fox. 2018 was the biggest
#BlueWave
since 1976.
- 31 House seats flipped (and counting)
- 7 governors flipped
- 350 state seats flipped
- Senate may net zero
- 28 of 31 House seats you endorsed lost
Basically a tsunami.
@lawofruby
@sandibachom
Dearie also said Trump's legal team did not have "need to know" to examine the classified documents. This is good news. He understands the classified lexicon. Nobody should look at classified material unless 1) they have the clearance 2) they have access 3) they have need to know
"We cannot and will not allow voices like Tucker Carlson to be censored by agenda-driven intimidation efforts" -Fox
Translation: Fox supports racism and white nationalism as long as it is in their best financial interests.
13 advertisers gone. How many more before Fox gets it?
Why is Trump Withdrawing From the INF?
The Intermediate Range Nuclear Forces Treaty prohibits developing tactical nukes. Russia is violating the treaty. So, it's much easier to just cancel the treaty and let Russia be Russia than to enforce it with sanctions. Putin wins again.
What's motivating McConnell?
His approval in KY ranked between 17-33 percent in 2018 polls. Something other than legacy or reelection has made him a Trump lap-dog. His wife in the cabinet?
@AuburnTrojans
"...does not represent the views of our school or our community..."
False. The girls are a product of the school and community. What they say and do is a *DIRECT REFLECTION* of what they see, what they hear and what they're taught. Try harder.
*PLAYER* Kavanaugh
I'm the same age, roughly same demographic, same graduating year, from a public co-ed school. I doubt 65 girls knew me well enough that they'd remember me, and we went to the same school! How did he find 65 from other schools 35 years later in a day? PLAYER!
Trump just called for an investigation into Michael Cohen's father-in-law on national TV. If this is what he does in plain sight, imagine how he threatens and collects dirt to control people from the shadows.
@thejackhopkins
My neighbor MAGA flies a tattered, faded, unlit-at-night American flag and asked me why I don't fly one. It takes a lot of work to fly a flag properly as a road warrior. I also don't want to be associated with fake patriotism. My service and my daily life speak for me.
It's becoming more clear that the reason Trump withdrew from UN Human Rights Council and will not join the International Criminal Court (The Hague) is so that he can violate international laws, treaties and norms without being punished.
Who else was in Paris last weekend? The private jets of at least these three were there:
Tom Barrack (Trump's Inaugural Chairman)
Larry Fink (CEO BlackRock)
Jeffrey Epstein
ADD PAUL RYAN TO LIST OF GOP CRIMINALS
▪Devin Nunes
▪Jim Jordan
▪Chris Collins
▪Duncan Hunter
▪Paul Ryan
Ryan's PAC illegally obtained security files for Democratic candidates loaded w/ sensitive information and distributed that personal info for political oppo purposes.
All federal workers received a memo stating they can't discuss impeachment or use the word "resist" during work hours.
Other words under consideration of a federal ban include: moron, dotard, coward, and orange turd.
Weekend poll. The oath of a public servant is to defend the Constitution against all enemies, foreign and domestic. Should white supremacists be considered domestic enemies? (Please vote and retweet)
Don't let up on Fox propaganda channel. Now that they're 3rd in the prime 25-54 age groups, they will be heavily investing in their sinking ship. Keep firing until it sinks completely!
Fox has never won a single news broadcast award. They aren't a news organization.
"Watergate" is a residential complex in DC. It has become the metonymy for everything associated with the Nixon scandal.
What word will be used to capture the collapse of Trump?
The Alfred I. duPont is the most prestigious award for broadcast journalism. Total national network awards:
PBS 26
NPR 17
CBS 15
ABC 13
CNN 10
NBC 8
MSNBC 2
WNYC 2
Court TV 2
HBO, NatGeo, CNBC, several others - 1 each
Fox didn't win any again in 2019, and has never won.
In 2020, there will be more minority American children than whites. Every year after that, those children become more and more voters. So, the GOP strategy should be inclusion...what the heck are they thinking?
I love shopping at Costco on the weekends. That's when they have best free samples. I'll probably go to the car and change my hat and shirt so I can do it again.
The Guatemalan boy didn't need to die from the flu. He was taken to the hospital...where he exhibited flu symptoms...but they didn't test for or treat the flu. WHY? He was returned to the detention population...where he died. Basic medicine. What was the rush? Or was it cost?
Hitler didn't personally kill anyone (that we know of). Trump doesn't have to shoot somebody on 5th Avenue to be responsible for murders incited by his nationalism.
@realDonaldTrump
Huh?! Helping Puerto Rico recover from a hurricane is taking away money from farmers? How? Maybe you mean taking money away from the aid packages the farmers need because your tariffs bankrupted the Midwest
Maria Butina wouldn't plead guilty and cooperate without Putin's permission. What's really happening here? Why does Putin want her to cooperate? How much cooperation has he authorized?
The story within the story of the
#CovingtonBoys
is the monster PR effort being waged by hired trolls. I'm stats obsessed and what's happening is WAY outside the standard deviation of plausible support for the racist families of Covington KY.
Four past presidents have won the Nobel Peace Prize. Somebody -- in the United States -- impersonated a nominating official and forged the documents necessary to nominate Trump. Gee, I wonder who might be behind such a plot?
HOW TO LEAVE THE GOP?
It's tough. You know you're ready to leave when you vote party only or write-in so you don't betray your heart voting for somebody you don't like. It took me 3 election cycles and a lunatic to recognize that my heart wasn't in it. The GOP left me.
VERY IMPORTANT
Anyone with Kavanaugh information can contact any FBI field office to make a report. Time is of the essence to ensure it can become part of the investigation.
For The Night Shift
Here's what I heard from Barr:
he won't recuse himself
his opinions are decision basis
it's his report not Mueller's
he won't tell Congress if he changes it
he may or may not release it
he might imprison journalists
he has a conveniently forgetful law memory
@realDonaldTrump
Fox News has not won any of the major news awards. The Alfred I. duPont is the most prestigious award for broadcast journalism (on par with the Pulitzer).
PBS 23
NPR 17
CBS 13
ABC 13
NBC 7
CNN 6
MSNBC 2
Court TV 2
NatGeo, CNBC & Current TV 1 each
Fox News 0
Which news is fake?
What's with all the apologies for tweeting about obvious racism against Nathan Phillips? Maybe the parents hired more than a PR firm. Maybe defamation lawyers?
It's ok. We see thru lies. We believe Phillips and other firsthand accounts. And we recognize racism.
#CovingtonBoys
@realDonaldTrump
THIS is your first comment about the fires?!?
3 weeks, 7 deaths, 500k+ acres scorched, 40k+ homeless, entire communities burned to the ground, thousands of heroes...and you're using it to tee up more barbaric environmental policies?
YOU SUCK AT THIS PRESIDENT STUFF!