Mega-Thread: Trump Focused Discussion

[Masark]

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...s-say-n1201146

There's been some apparently growth in cases in Walla Walla County in Washington that's contributed to the increase in cases.

And officials are learning why: Because people there are holding "coronavirus parties". Yes, like the old "chickenpox parties".

You'll never guess who they voted for by around a 20 point margin in 2016.

Are we sure it wasn't the Little Giant Vacuum Cleaner Company spreading it?

[Thepersona]

https://twitter.com/jjmacnab/status/1258150122237464576



What. The. Fuck.

May i ask what the fuck is happening in your country?

[Breccia]

Far earlier in his tenure, I warned that Trump would start a war with Iran to salvage his winless term. I still stand this is a realistic option.

The House and Senate both passed a bill that would limit Trump's ability to use military force in Iran. Trump vetoed it, saying "we're not using military force now" in one of the dumbest arguments I've ever heard in my life.

As a reminder, Trump has the authorization granted to W by the 2002 AUMF and there's currently nothing stopping him from just flat-out attacking Iran and claiming National Security Lol.

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Once again, it's time for Guess the Speaker!

I never met Dr. Bright. I don’t know who he is. I didn’t hear good things about him. I did not hear good things about him at all. And to me he seems like a disgruntled employee that’s trying to help the Democrats win an election

"Trump. Duh."

Correct.

Trump is once again trying the "I don't know this guy" and, of course, deflects from the consequences of his own words and inactions by "oh he just wants the Democrats to win" instead of, you know, "he's just trying to save lives and I decided not to do it".

[Resurgo]

That's the underlying issue. We have had so many lies coming out of this administration, nobody trust what it said anymore. I am definitely against any type of blanket immunity.

I'm what some people colloquially call a first generation ABC, American Born Chinese.

Because of this, I'm fairly exposed to the thought processes and conversations of friends/family from both sides of the ocean. I never thought I would see the day that I would hold America's words as no better than China's.

[Paranoid Android]

And to further the news - Looks like Dotard is going to ask the SCOTUS to strike down Obamacare in the midst of a pandemic.

https://www.politico.com/news/2020/0...amacare-240366

This along with McConnell wanting states to get effed and they will still get almost 50% of the electorate. Good chance for Dems to pick up Senate but still might be likely that it stays Republican. House may become more blue, we will see.

It is the total jerk boyfriend/girlfriend treating their partner like crap and they love it. I guess as far as ACA they might be brainwashed enough so much that taking it away in middle of health crisis is a great idea. Idk they Republicans treat their voters horrible, but I dont and I do get it.

[Breccia]

No introduction necessary.

Trump contradicts nurse he's honoring over PPE availability

Trump contradicted a nurse he was honoring in the Oval Office on Wednesday, insisting there are no personal protective equipment shortages in the US despite her account that availability could be "sporadic."

A reporter asked the nurses attending the National Nurse Day event if their PPE supplies are where they need to be amid the coronavirus pandemic, and many of them nodded in agreement or answered affirmatively.

"I think it's sporadic," answered Sophia L. Thomas, president of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners. "I mean, I talk to my colleagues around the country. Certainly there are pockets around the country where PPE is not ideal, but this is an unprecedented time."

Thomas said she works at a community health center in New Orleans, and that her youngest Covid-19 patient was 4 days old.

"The infection control measures that we learned back when we went to school, one gown and one mask for one patient per day -- this is a different time," she said, adding that she has been reusing a single N95 mask for "a few weeks now."

"PPE has been sporadic, but it's been manageable. And we do what we have to do," Thomas said. "We are nurses and we learn to adapt and do whatever we can do for our patients to get the job done and the care provided, and that's what we will continue to do as Covid-19 continues."

Despite her firsthand experience, Trump disputed Thomas' account.

"Sporadic for you but not sporadic for a lot of other people," the President told her.

"Oh no, I agree, Mr. President," she answered.

"Because I've heard the opposite," Trump said. "I have heard that they are loaded up with gowns now. We had empty shelves and empty nothing because it wasn't put there by the last administration."

And throwing this in:

Our Ruling

A Facebook post said: "On February 7, the WHO warned about the limited stock of PPE. That same day, the Trump administration announced it was sending 18 tons of masks, gowns and respirators to China."

The State Department announced the delivery of nearly 18 tons of donated materials on Feb. 7, the same day that the WHO sounded the alarm about the world’s supply of personal protective equipment. The donated materials came from private groups.

We rate this statement True.

[Xyonai]

That boogaloo boi who was making pipe bombs is defo going to get off.

Judge: "Without the pipe bombs, lots of people believe what he believes."

"Unlike most people, instead of sticking to guns and lots of ammunition, he's gone to a lot of effort to remodel his home."

big yikes

And without that one time he raped someone, Brock Turner would be a normal college kid.

Fuck that statement is stupid beyond belief.

[Odinfrost]

That boogaloo boi who was making pipe bombs is defo going to get off.

Judge: "Without the pipe bombs, lots of people believe what he believes."

"Unlike most people, instead of sticking to guns and lots of ammunition, he's gone to a lot of effort to remodel his home."

big yikes

So... Did that Judge just set (or trying to set) the precedence that you are allowed to own functional pipe bombs as long as you wont be using them? Or at least tell the cops that you are going to use them, but doesn't?

So when are we going to get the act 3 finale of this tragedy so we can get to the credits already. This TV-show is a trainwreck.

"muffled voices"

I have been told that this is not a horrible episode of a terrible TV-show, but is in fact real life... Does anyone know if the meteor that killed the dinosaurs is up for re-election?

[Masark]

So... Did that Judge just set (or trying to set) the precedence that you are allowed to own functional pipe bombs as long as you wont be using them? Or at least tell the cops that you are going to use them, but doesn't?

It should be noted that this is not a trump judge.

He was appointed by Bush II.

[Deja Thoris]

150k cases in the last week in the USA and hes disbanding, no hes not disbanding the Corona virus task force...

How is this even a thing that was under consideration? Why was it talked about and then walked back? People want clear communication and direction. They want to feel like leadership is on top of things, not flip flopping aimlessly.

Also, I don't get how the conversation has moved so quickly to reopening the states. I know it needs to happen but the scientific advice seems to be secondary to impatience and the love of the Dollar. I can see the tail of this lasting forever in the States, I think its being handled awfully.

In slightly amusing news, this is on the bbc website.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/world-...urs-mask-plant

[TexasRules]

So... Did that Judge just set (or trying to set) the precedence that you are allowed to own functional pipe bombs as long as you wont be using them? Or at least tell the cops that you are going to use them, but doesn't?

So when are we going to get the act 3 finale of this tragedy so we can get to the credits already. This TV-show is a trainwreck.

"muffled voices"

I have been told that this is not a horrible episode of a terrible TV-show, but is in fact real life... Does anyone know if the meteor that killed the dinosaurs is up for re-election?

Happen to know what state this was in our what party the federal magistrate belongs to?

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https://twitter.com/jjmacnab/status/1258150122237464576



What. The. Fuck.

Those damn Republican judges in their Red states letting all these criminals do whatever they want.

[Felya]

Those damn Republican judges in their Red states letting all these criminals do whatever they want.

What happened to blue lives matter? If kneeling to the flag is disrespectful to cops, what’s planning to kill them? You sure you want to make threats to shoot cops a GOP and Red state issue? I’d at least expect a no true Scotsman fallacy...

[Masark]

Happen to know what state this was in our what party the federal magistrate belongs to?

Those damn Republican judges in their Red states letting all these criminals do whatever they want.

Do you know what "FEDERAL" means?

[Felya]

Do you know what "FEDERAL" means?

Just enjoy how threatening cops and making pipe bobs, is Republican jurisdiction, protected by right wing judges. Remember that next time they bitch about NFL...

[Breccia]

If kneeling to the flag is disrespectful to cops, what’s planning to kill them?

"Very good people". Like the argument used to defend literal torch-carrying Nazis.

[Thepersona]

Just enjoy how threatening cops and making pipe bobs, is Republican jurisdiction, protected by right wing judges. Remember that next time they bitch about NFL...

Werent repubicans all about blue lives matter? or that also goes out the window in the age of hipocrisy?

[alexw]

Happen to know what state this was in our what party the federal magistrate belongs to?

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Those damn Republican judges in their Red states letting all these criminals do whatever they want.

Lol WTF? You think deciding not to jail terrorists is a states rights issue? That red states should be able to release terrorists rather than jailing them if they want?

[Breccia]

Werent repubicans all about blue lives matter?

Yes, it's almost a black and white issue.

[Felya]

Werent repubicans all about blue lives matter? or that also goes out the window in the age of hipocrisy?

It’s not hypocritical, when it was never genuine. The hallmarks of extreme right wing militias, like WACO and Ruby Ridge, is predicated on violence against the police.

[Thepersona]

Yes, it's almost a black and white issue.

I see what you did there

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It’s not hypocritical, when it was never genuine. The hallmarks of extreme right wing militias, like WACO and Ruby Ridge, is predicated on violence against the police.

And here i thought that the violence against the police was hallmark of left wing militias (at least that's what happening here).