Trump

[morepork]

Trump Foundation goes bye-bye, but SPACE FORCE gets another press conference and Presidential magic marker statement of intent.

[Digby]

Trump will no doubt be delighted with the insightful work of Betsy de Vos as part of the panel on school shootings, as per the conclusion of the panel guns don't kill people, black kids do.

[morepork]

That spin on events by this administration is a truly repugnant effort. You haven't lived until you work somewhere in the field of education that has active shooter training as part of the syllabus, and to learn that the solution to the problem of risk to self is to attack affirmative action is a revelation. There is a special place in hell for these cunts.

[Digby]

It's genuinely weird, you can't parody their efforts on this

[Stones of granite]

[WaspInWales]

That is superb!

[Digby]

Putin with some big moves yesterday to order the US out of Syria and start lifting sanctions on some big Russian businesses, does he sense time is running out?

[morepork]

I'm not really down with the whole Russia and Iran bogeyman thing, but fuck me, could Trump play this any worse if he tried? What a complete cretin.

Nek minute in Canada, the US takes a big dump on a maple leaf after insisting they arrest a Chinese telecom exec, then dropping the ball like an English loose forward.

What a circus of cunts.

[Digby]

Many people tell me London's loose forwards are not English but New Zealand types, SAD

[morepork]

I said "English" you peenarse.

[WaspInWales]

More Trump 'fake news'. Says Mattis is retiring:


In reality, Mattis is quitting and has stated his reasons for doing so.

No doubt Trump will continue to attack the fake news media for the way it's getting reported.

[Digby]

Trump refusing to sign the continuing resolution will garner more coverage one feels

In some respects if he was trying to add the childishness of governance by continuing resolutions I'd have some sympathy, but having a hissy fit because Congresses will not pay for an absurd vanity project the only mandate you have for is Mexico will pay for it is when that means for instance denying federal funds to disaster recovery more than pathetic, it's quite frankly dangerous and for me shows him breaking the oath he took when being sworn in

[Mikey Brown]

There's some pretty incredible stuff in this thread.

[WaspInWales]

@ Gohmert's comments.

What a fucking idiot to try to compare DHS separation policy and Manafort's crimes.

[morepork]

A hotbed of affirmative action for privileged white people in the US government. Racism and bigotry really does attract a disproportionate number of thick cunts. The US has people that actually vote these idiots into power on a platform of utter, utter ignorance powered by conspiracy. Have a look world, you can never ever trust this country to contribute meaningful dialogue to anything while these people occupy positions of power. I am fucking embarrassed and angered by it.

[Digby]

Trump hands out a 115 mile long contract and we'd have to agree, that's a long contract

[Digby]

In fairness it was a presidential visit to overseas troops which is good, less brilliant is posting photos of troops whose identity would normally be protected, and just flat out weird is lying to the troops about previous and current adjustments to their salary levels

[Mikey Brown]

In fairness it was a presidential visit to overseas troops which is good, less brilliant is posting photos of troops whose identity would normally be protected, and just flat out weird is lying to the troops about previous and current adjustments to their salary levels

And he tweeted something potentially allowing people to work out their location or something?

[Digby]

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa- ... SKCN1OQ0VO

It's almost like in truth Trump doesn't give a shit about the military, although in truth the Dems are no better in this area

[morepork]

I have to say, the wank-fest over things military is quite nauseating, no matter what side of the aisle it comes from. People who have served in the military are held up as paragons of virtue and morality, while the ethics of specific conflicts at hand are glossed over. Not a fan. That being said, getting a photo op with a fat cunt in a tailored tent suit sporting the worlds most insincere smile and giving the thumbs up is a priceless token. On top of that you could get a pic with the dead-eyed escort accompanying the fat guy while she stood there in a vodka/ambien induced semi comma, dribbling at the mouth.

[WaspInWales]

I have to say, the wank-fest over things military is quite nauseating, no matter what side of the aisle it comes from. People who have served in the military are held up as paragons of virtue and morality, while the ethics of specific conflicts at hand are glossed over. Not a fan. That being said, getting a photo op with a fat cunt in a tailored tent suit sporting the worlds most insincere smile and giving the thumbs up is a priceless token. On top of that you could get a pic with the dead-eyed escort accompanying the fat guy while she stood there in a vodka/ambien induced semi comma, dribbling at the mouth.

Isn't it customary in the US to thank service members (both former and present) for their service?

[morepork]

Yeah, I 'spose, but it is cheesy Mccheeseworthy. People still remember Vietnam, Central America, and Iraq, so best not to shoot your load over someone just because they have been/are in the military. The whole fighting for our freedom thing is a bit of a crock of shyte, and most people are aware of that.

[WaspInWales]

The only reason I mentioned it was that I've seen it said in the build up to the election and mid-terms a number of times, and can recall an episode of Curb Your Enthusiasm titled 'Thank you for your service' which revolved around Larry David not saying those words when introduced to a soldier back from Iraq or Afghanistan and it caused all manner of issues. I think there's also a US film with the same title.

AFAIK, it's not really a thing in the UK. We have rememberence day parades, Help for Heroes, Invictus Games etc. Former service men and women are generally well regarded, but I've never felt the need to say 'thank you' to someone I know who has served in the armed forces and it hasn't seemed to have upset anyone.

Be interesting to get Sandy's or Sarge's input on this though.

[morepork]

NZ and Straya get pretty hot under the color if you suggest ANZAC day is a little overkill in that department.

[zer0]

My perception is that, while your in the military, you're a paragon of star spangled, red-white-and-blue 'MURICAness. But once you're out, you're forgotten about for 364 days a year until Veterans Day rolls round when you're a hero again for a few hours.

Those stolen valour videos can be entertaining, though.

EDIT: The ANZAC stuff is indeed getting OTT.