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In a quick TMZ interview awhile back Larry King said of his friend "I don't recognize this Donald." I'm beginning to agree.
North America's economy is booming since The Donald took office. All time this-that-and-the-other-thing, I knew he could deliver the financials but what I didn't know is the filth of his character.
Oh please. Give us a break. All this time you have been telling us how great Trump is, how he's gonna make America great again.
I am quite certain we have mentioned Trump's "character flaws" once or twice. What planet have you been living on the last 2 years?
In a quick TMZ interview awhile back Larry King said of his friend "I don't recognize this Donald." I'm beginning to agree.
North America's economy is booming since The Donald took office. All time this-that-and-the-other-thing, I knew he could deliver the financials but what I didn't know is the filth of his character.
No, you OVERLOOKED the filth of his character. You joined the chorus who railed against Hillary, never seeing where the true evil lies. I ask you, what has Donald done recently that you suddenly see the filth of his character? There's nothing recent, it's all still his past coming back to haunt him.
The financials are almost all due to Obama, and if we were in Obama's 3rd term, we'd be doing almost as well. Only the corporate tax cuts possibilities have raised the stock valuations slightly beyond what they would be in that alternative universe.
By the way: among all the news of stock market records and job numbers, we have 2 things that are very worrying:
(1) the increasing evidence from Houston, Puerto Rico, and now southern California of the increasing effect of climate change. Billions of dollars worth of real estate goes up in smoke, and the stock market will boom because home builders will make even more money. Same thing with the hurricanes, not only home builders but auto companies too, replacing all those flooded vehicles. What a sick mentality. GDP goes up because we're replacing things that climate change is destroying.
(2) studies are showing increasing rates of major depression among the "iGen", the current generation of teens hooked on smartphones. They are becoming increasingly suicidal or violent or just withdrawing. Combine that with restricted immigration, and you have a recipe for American economic collapse in about 10 to 15 years, if not before then.
Because you are disgusted by what this man did? Or because you think he will be exonerated?
There was no Congressional investigation into Franken or Conyers. They are simply doing the right thing, after some initial resistance.
THE BEGINNING OF THE END tonight for the Republican Party with the Democrats taking the Senate seat in Alabama. I just can't imagine how so many Alabamians, including mothers of teenage daughters, could put party politics ahead of the mental health and security of young women.... and still call themselves God-fearing Christians. It's insanity.
Steve Bannon will be furious. Trump has lost his lustre, the bloom is off the rose, and from here on in everything gets more and more difficult for the GOP. These women going after Trump only exacerbates the problem. November 2018 is looking like trouble for all incumbent Repugnants.
But watch out -- Trump may decide it's time to attack North Korea.
Because you are disgusted by what this man did? Or because you think he will be exonerated?
Disgusted.
In a quick TMZ interview awhile back Larry King said of his friend "I don't recognize this Donald." I'm beginning to agree.
North America's economy is booming since The Donald took office. All time this-that-and-the-other-thing, I knew he could deliver the financials but what I didn't know is the filth of his character.
Looking good! Ladbrokes have already lost a fortune on Trump.
Add to that, in this impeachment media frenzy, yesterday on CNN & today on FOX it was observed that NOBODY can point to a single crime committed by The Donald ... nobody! ...oops! I guess nobody stopped long enough to take a good look.
So here's my counter offer Garlzy, which expires in 48hrs ... instead of paying me a C note (100.00), just give me a couple of green backs (40.00) and an order of RA Fieldhouse nachos ... I'll still buy you a beer.
Last edited by Neil Frarey; Friday, 19th May, 2017, 11:55 PM.
Are you a betting man, Vlad? If yes, I'll give you 2:1 odds on a $50 bet. He does not get impeached during his term you win $100. He gets impeached, you owe me $50. That's better than Vegas odds (but not by much).
Same offer goes to Neil.
Thanks!
Even tho I predicted he would be impeached (I'll dig up that prediction for you), I'll take your money. And for you, I'll add a beer to the loser! Having watched The Donald's first 100+ days in office very closely I think it unlikely the majority of the house will vote to impeach.
Ronald Regan was Mr. Teflon ... Donald Trump is Mr. Untouchable!
Are you a betting man, Vlad? If yes, I'll give you 2:1 odds on a $50 bet. He does not get impeached during his term you win $100. He gets impeached, you owe me $50. That's better than Vegas odds (but not by much).
Same offer goes to Neil.
I will take that bet. By impeached we mean removed from office or impeached a la Bill Clinton where he was impeached by the house but there was insufficient votes in the Senate to remove him. I don't think either scenario is likely without a Republican death wish.
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