Thursday, August 4, 2016
Tammy Duckworth Just Put Trump In His Place Over Purple Heart, And It’s PERFECT (TWEET)
http://addictinginfo.org/2016/08/02/tammy-duckworth-just-put-trump-in-his-place-over-purple-heart-and-its-perfect-tweet/
"One person who actually did serve their nation, and actually earned a Purple Heart, is none other than Rep. Tammy Duckworth (D-IL). She lost both of her legs and damaged her right arm while serving. A sacrifice Trump will never know anything about considering he got five deferments from serving in our military during a time of war."
"One person who actually did serve their nation, and actually earned a Purple Heart, is none other than Rep. Tammy Duckworth (D-IL). She lost both of her legs and damaged her right arm while serving. A sacrifice Trump will never know anything about considering he got five deferments from serving in our military during a time of war."
‘I would break his f*cking thumbs if I could’: Trump donor explodes in rage at his own candidate
‘I would break his f*cking thumbs if I could’: Trump donor explodes in rage at his own candidate
"Given that even Trump’s own campaign operatives are leaking reports that question their candidate’s own mental stability right now, it’s not surprising that Trump’s donors are seething with rage. Then again, given how Trump has behaved ever since announcing his candidacy last year, none of them should at all claim to be surprised by how he’s acting now."
"Given that even Trump’s own campaign operatives are leaking reports that question their candidate’s own mental stability right now, it’s not surprising that Trump’s donors are seething with rage. Then again, given how Trump has behaved ever since announcing his candidacy last year, none of them should at all claim to be surprised by how he’s acting now."
Trump’s descent into madness: 7 crazy, totally unhinged moments of the past 24 hours
Trump’s descent into madness: 7 crazy, totally unhinged moments of the past 24 hours
"As Trump’s utter lack of self-control and seemingly inexhaustible penchant for taking the low road trip him up again and again, rumors abound that campaign staff are shell-shocked and “suicidal” from trying to excuse his erratic, self-defeating behavior. It’s like watching a production of Shakespeare’s King Lear, but with Jerry Lewis in a fright wig mugging and pratfalling his way across the stage to illustrate Lear’s descent into madness."
"As Trump’s utter lack of self-control and seemingly inexhaustible penchant for taking the low road trip him up again and again, rumors abound that campaign staff are shell-shocked and “suicidal” from trying to excuse his erratic, self-defeating behavior. It’s like watching a production of Shakespeare’s King Lear, but with Jerry Lewis in a fright wig mugging and pratfalling his way across the stage to illustrate Lear’s descent into madness."
Conservatives trounced as Kansas voters shut down Gov. Brownback’s disastrous Tea Party ‘experiment’
Conservatives trounced as Kansas voters shut down Gov. Brownback’s disastrous Tea Party ‘experiment’
"None of this ensures that Kansas will be able to reverse the damage that Brownback has done, of course, but The Kansas City Star notes that it puts “GOP moderates and Democrats tantalizingly close to effective control of the state’s legislative agenda next year.” In other words, Brownback’s days of getting a free pass are effectively over."
"None of this ensures that Kansas will be able to reverse the damage that Brownback has done, of course, but The Kansas City Star notes that it puts “GOP moderates and Democrats tantalizingly close to effective control of the state’s legislative agenda next year.” In other words, Brownback’s days of getting a free pass are effectively over."
Wednesday, August 3, 2016
Top Republicans Are Planning An Intervention For Mentally Unstable Donald Trump
http://www.politicususa.com/2016/08/03/top-republicans-planning-intervention-mentally-unstable-donald-trump.html
"The idea that a major political party is considering an intervention for their candidate with nearly three months to go before Election Day is mind blowing. Republicans are practically admitting that Donald Trump is unstable, and he needs help right now."
"The idea that a major political party is considering an intervention for their candidate with nearly three months to go before Election Day is mind blowing. Republicans are practically admitting that Donald Trump is unstable, and he needs help right now."
Trump's been talking nukes for months. Here's why this morning's revelation is different.
http://www.dailykos.com/stories/2016/8/3/1556195/-Trump-s-been-talking-nukes-for-months-Here-s-why-this-morning-s-revelation-is-different
"Way back in March, Trump was interviewed by Chris Matthews and spoke pretty casually about the possibility of using nuclear weapons"
"Way back in March, Trump was interviewed by Chris Matthews and spoke pretty casually about the possibility of using nuclear weapons"
Judge Curiel Rules Trump Must Face Trial for Racketeering in Trump University Suit
http://www.dailykos.com/stories/2016/8/2/1556038/-Judge-Curiel-Rules-Trump-Must-Face-Trial-for-Racketeering-in-Trump-University-Suit
"Federal District Court Judge Gonzalo Curiel has ruled that Donald J. Trump, founder of Trump University, must face civil trial for fraud and racketeering under the federal Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (“RICO”)."
"Federal District Court Judge Gonzalo Curiel has ruled that Donald J. Trump, founder of Trump University, must face civil trial for fraud and racketeering under the federal Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (“RICO”)."
A comprehensive guide to Donald Trump’s endless business failures
A comprehensive guide to Donald Trump’s endless business failures
"Lost contracts, bankruptcies, defaults, deceptions and indifference to investors—Trump’s business career is a long, long list of such troubles, according to regulatory, corporate and court records, as well as sworn testimony and government investigative reports. Call it the art of the bad deal, one created by the arrogance and recklessness of a businessman whose main talent is self-promotion. He is also pretty good at self-deception, and plain old deception. Trump is willing to claim success even when it is not there, according to his own statements. “I’m just telling you, you wouldn’t say that you're failing,” he said in a 2007 deposition when asked to explain why he would give an upbeat assessment of his business even if it was in trouble. “If somebody said, ‘How you doing?’ you're going to say you're doing good.” Perhaps such dissembling is fine in polite cocktail party conversation, but in the business world it’s called lying."
"Lost contracts, bankruptcies, defaults, deceptions and indifference to investors—Trump’s business career is a long, long list of such troubles, according to regulatory, corporate and court records, as well as sworn testimony and government investigative reports. Call it the art of the bad deal, one created by the arrogance and recklessness of a businessman whose main talent is self-promotion. He is also pretty good at self-deception, and plain old deception. Trump is willing to claim success even when it is not there, according to his own statements. “I’m just telling you, you wouldn’t say that you're failing,” he said in a 2007 deposition when asked to explain why he would give an upbeat assessment of his business even if it was in trouble. “If somebody said, ‘How you doing?’ you're going to say you're doing good.” Perhaps such dissembling is fine in polite cocktail party conversation, but in the business world it’s called lying."
‘Trump is getting nuttier and nuttier’: Campaign operative unloads on his ‘irrational’ candidate
‘Trump is getting nuttier and nuttier’: Campaign operative unloads on his ‘irrational’ candidate
"people within Trump’s own campaign are now openly raising questions about his mental stability."
"people within Trump’s own campaign are now openly raising questions about his mental stability."
Is Donald Trump's Campaign Manager Still on the Payroll of a Ukrainian Political Leader?
http://www.motherjones.com/politics/2016/08/donald-trumps-campaign-manager-still-ukrainian-payroll
"As the Times detailed, Manafort—who has a lengthy history of helping dictators and strongmen rehab their reputations—once represented Ukraine's former President Viktor Yanukovych, a pro-Russian politician with ties to Vladimir Putin who fled Ukraine in 2014 as demonstrations and uprisings raged in the country. But Manafort's work in Ukraine didn't end with Yanukovych's ouster. He subsequently went to work for Serhiy Lyovochkin, Yanukovych's former chief of staff, to revitalize Yanukovych's beleaguered political party. The Times reported this intriguing detail near the end of its article: It is not clear that Mr. Manafort's work in Ukraine ended with his work with Mr. Trump's campaign. A communications aide for Mr. Lyovochkin, who financed Mr. Manafort's work, declined to say whether he was still on retainer or how much he had been paid. Hope Hicks, Trump's spokeswoman, did not respond immediately to questions about whether Manafort is currently involved in any work related to Ukrainian politics. If Manafort does have active ties to Lyovochkin or other Ukrainian politicians, this would raise conflict-of-interest questions and fuel the controversy surrounding Trump's foreign policy stance on Russia and his relationship with Putin."
"As the Times detailed, Manafort—who has a lengthy history of helping dictators and strongmen rehab their reputations—once represented Ukraine's former President Viktor Yanukovych, a pro-Russian politician with ties to Vladimir Putin who fled Ukraine in 2014 as demonstrations and uprisings raged in the country. But Manafort's work in Ukraine didn't end with Yanukovych's ouster. He subsequently went to work for Serhiy Lyovochkin, Yanukovych's former chief of staff, to revitalize Yanukovych's beleaguered political party. The Times reported this intriguing detail near the end of its article: It is not clear that Mr. Manafort's work in Ukraine ended with his work with Mr. Trump's campaign. A communications aide for Mr. Lyovochkin, who financed Mr. Manafort's work, declined to say whether he was still on retainer or how much he had been paid. Hope Hicks, Trump's spokeswoman, did not respond immediately to questions about whether Manafort is currently involved in any work related to Ukrainian politics. If Manafort does have active ties to Lyovochkin or other Ukrainian politicians, this would raise conflict-of-interest questions and fuel the controversy surrounding Trump's foreign policy stance on Russia and his relationship with Putin."
Republican Strategist Quits Party, Says She’ll Return When The GOP ‘Regains Its Sanity’
http://thinkprogress.org/politics/2016/08/01/3803807/sally-bradshaw-leaves-republican-party/
"A longtime adviser to former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush — and the co-author of the Republican National Committee’s infamous 2012 “autopsy report” that focused on making inroads with Latino voters — has left the Republican Party. She cited the nomination of Donald Trump, who she calls a “misogynist” and a “bigot,” as her reason."
"A longtime adviser to former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush — and the co-author of the Republican National Committee’s infamous 2012 “autopsy report” that focused on making inroads with Latino voters — has left the Republican Party. She cited the nomination of Donald Trump, who she calls a “misogynist” and a “bigot,” as her reason."
Gold Star family members have a few things to say to Donald Trump
http://www.dailykos.com/stories/2016/8/1/1555207/-Gold-Star-family-members-have-a-few-things-to-say-to-Donald-Trump
"Expect one of two things to come out of these heartfelt letters being sent: either Trump will utterly ignore these families whose loved ones made the ultimate sacrifice … or he’ll tear them apart on twitter. Either way, very presidential."
"Expect one of two things to come out of these heartfelt letters being sent: either Trump will utterly ignore these families whose loved ones made the ultimate sacrifice … or he’ll tear them apart on twitter. Either way, very presidential."
White Nationalists Praise GOP For ‘Moving Towards Us Via Trump’
White Nationalists Praise GOP For ‘Moving Towards Us Via Trump’:
"On white nationalist radio show “The Political Cesspool” on Saturday, host Keith Alexander praised the Republican Party for what he said was its shift towards white nationalism and for protecting “the genius of white people"."
"On white nationalist radio show “The Political Cesspool” on Saturday, host Keith Alexander praised the Republican Party for what he said was its shift towards white nationalism and for protecting “the genius of white people"."
White Nationalist Trump Supporters: God Says Women Shouldn’t Be President
White Nationalist Trump Supporters: God Says Women Shouldn’t Be President:
"On white nationalist radio show “The Political Cesspool” on Saturday, host James Edwards questioned if women should be allowed to vote and suggested that as a woman, Hillary Clinton should not be president because women can’t even be “the ruler of the house under God’s law"."
"On white nationalist radio show “The Political Cesspool” on Saturday, host James Edwards questioned if women should be allowed to vote and suggested that as a woman, Hillary Clinton should not be president because women can’t even be “the ruler of the house under God’s law"."
Tuesday, August 2, 2016
GOP bigwig flees the party – and leaves ‘misogynist bigot’ Trump a devastating letter on her way out
GOP bigwig flees the party – and leaves ‘misogynist bigot’ Trump a devastating letter on her way out
"A longtime Jeb Bush adviser has served notice to the GOP that she is no longer a member due the rise of Donald Trump as the face of the Republican Party."
"A longtime Jeb Bush adviser has served notice to the GOP that she is no longer a member due the rise of Donald Trump as the face of the Republican Party."
Rep. Richard Hanna becomes first GOP congressman to dump ‘deeply flawed’ Trump and back Clinton
Rep. Richard Hanna becomes first GOP congressman to dump ‘deeply flawed’ Trump and back Clinton
"In a scathing commentary piece published on Syracuse.com, a New York Republican congressman announced that he will be voting for Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton in November, saying GOP nominee Donald Trump is “unfit to serve our party and cannot lead this country"."
"In a scathing commentary piece published on Syracuse.com, a New York Republican congressman announced that he will be voting for Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton in November, saying GOP nominee Donald Trump is “unfit to serve our party and cannot lead this country"."
Top Christie aide rejects ‘demagogue’ Trump for Clinton: ‘Silence is not an option’
Top Christie aide rejects ‘demagogue’ Trump for Clinton: ‘Silence is not an option’
"While New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie (R) is still backing Donald Trump, one of his former top aides will be voting for Democrat Hillary Clinton, CNN reported. “Instead of speaking out against instances of bigotry, racism and inflammatory rhetoric whether it’s been against women, immigrants or Muslims, we made a calculus that it was better to say nothing at all in the interest of politics and winning elections,” said Maria Comella, who worked on Christie’s two successful gubernatorial campaigns. “For me, if our party has a future, we have to change that trajectory and lead by example.” Comella ended her tenure working for Christie after the governor ended his own presidential campaign. She told CNN that the GOP has reached “a moment where silence isn’t an option"."
"While New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie (R) is still backing Donald Trump, one of his former top aides will be voting for Democrat Hillary Clinton, CNN reported. “Instead of speaking out against instances of bigotry, racism and inflammatory rhetoric whether it’s been against women, immigrants or Muslims, we made a calculus that it was better to say nothing at all in the interest of politics and winning elections,” said Maria Comella, who worked on Christie’s two successful gubernatorial campaigns. “For me, if our party has a future, we have to change that trajectory and lead by example.” Comella ended her tenure working for Christie after the governor ended his own presidential campaign. She told CNN that the GOP has reached “a moment where silence isn’t an option"."
Monday, August 1, 2016
Unions and Trump Face Off in Vegas, and the Unions Are Winning @alternet
Unions and Trump Face Off in Vegas, and the Unions Are Winning @alternet:
"The company was accused of firing or threatening to fire supporters of unionization and maintaining unlawful rules against employees communicating with each other and the public."
"The company was accused of firing or threatening to fire supporters of unionization and maintaining unlawful rules against employees communicating with each other and the public."
Ken Burns shreds Trump: You need a president who ‘doesn’t just lie 200 or 300 times a day’
Ken Burns shreds Trump: You need a president who ‘doesn’t just lie 200 or 300 times a day’
"Burns — who has made acclaimed documentaries on past presidents Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt and Franklin Roosevelt — appeared on Morning Joe on Monday and talked about whether Trump was the least qualified person to ever be a major party’s presidential nominee. The answer was a resounding “yes,” and it wasn’t even close."
"Burns — who has made acclaimed documentaries on past presidents Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt and Franklin Roosevelt — appeared on Morning Joe on Monday and talked about whether Trump was the least qualified person to ever be a major party’s presidential nominee. The answer was a resounding “yes,” and it wasn’t even close."
Trump's Ukraine statements reveal staggering ignorance, frightening duplicity, or both
http://www.dailykos.com/stories/2016/8/1/1555220/-Trump-s-Ukraine-statements-reveal-staggering-ignorance-frightening-duplicity-or-both
"We’re left with the spectacle of a Trump who gives public interviews in which he seems unaware of Russia’s two-year-old invasion of the Ukraine, while at the same time offering justification for Russia’s capture of Crimea and working personally and deliberately to legitimize that invasion. And, in what’s surely a total coincidence, Trump’s campaign manager, Paul Manafort, previously worked for the failed pro-Russian president of the Uktraine."
"We’re left with the spectacle of a Trump who gives public interviews in which he seems unaware of Russia’s two-year-old invasion of the Ukraine, while at the same time offering justification for Russia’s capture of Crimea and working personally and deliberately to legitimize that invasion. And, in what’s surely a total coincidence, Trump’s campaign manager, Paul Manafort, previously worked for the failed pro-Russian president of the Uktraine."
VFW slams Trump with a blistering statement after he berates parents of slain Army hero
VFW slams Trump with a blistering statement after he berates parents of slain Army hero
"In addition to the VFW, 17 other Gold Star families also denounced Trump’s attack"
"In addition to the VFW, 17 other Gold Star families also denounced Trump’s attack"
How Paul Manafort Wielded Power in Ukraine Before Advising Donald Trump
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/08/01/us/paul-manafort-ukraine-donald-trump.html?_r=1
"President Viktor F. Yanukovych, who owed his election to, as an American diplomat put it, an “extreme makeover” Mr. Manafort oversaw, bolted the country in the face of violent street protests. He found sanctuary in Russia and never returned, as his patron, President Vladimir V. Putin, proceeded to dismember Ukraine, annexing Crimea and fomenting a war in two other provinces that continues. Mr. Manafort was undaunted. Within months of his client’s political demise, he went to work seeking to bring his disgraced party back to power, much as he had Mr. Yanukovych himself nearly a decade earlier. Mr. Manafort has already had some success, with former Yanukovych loyalists — and some Communists — forming a new bloc opposing Ukraine’s struggling pro-Western government. And now Mr. Manafort has taken on a much larger campaign, seeking to turn Donald J. Trump into a winning presidential candidate. With Mr. Putin’s Russia, and its interference in Ukraine, becoming a focus of the United States presidential campaign, Mr. Manafort’s work in Ukraine has come under scrutiny — along with his business dealings with prominent Ukrainian and Russian tycoons."
"President Viktor F. Yanukovych, who owed his election to, as an American diplomat put it, an “extreme makeover” Mr. Manafort oversaw, bolted the country in the face of violent street protests. He found sanctuary in Russia and never returned, as his patron, President Vladimir V. Putin, proceeded to dismember Ukraine, annexing Crimea and fomenting a war in two other provinces that continues. Mr. Manafort was undaunted. Within months of his client’s political demise, he went to work seeking to bring his disgraced party back to power, much as he had Mr. Yanukovych himself nearly a decade earlier. Mr. Manafort has already had some success, with former Yanukovych loyalists — and some Communists — forming a new bloc opposing Ukraine’s struggling pro-Western government. And now Mr. Manafort has taken on a much larger campaign, seeking to turn Donald J. Trump into a winning presidential candidate. With Mr. Putin’s Russia, and its interference in Ukraine, becoming a focus of the United States presidential campaign, Mr. Manafort’s work in Ukraine has come under scrutiny — along with his business dealings with prominent Ukrainian and Russian tycoons."
Trump Pushed For GOP To Change Ukraine Position, Now Claims He Didn’t
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/trump-ukraine-putin_us_579e5a56e4b0693164c19e09?section
"Both Donald Trump and his campaign chairman said Sunday they had nothing to do with altering the Republican Party’s position on Ukraine ― which must have been news to GOP leaders who confirmed last week that Trump’s campaign insisted on exactly that change."
"Both Donald Trump and his campaign chairman said Sunday they had nothing to do with altering the Republican Party’s position on Ukraine ― which must have been news to GOP leaders who confirmed last week that Trump’s campaign insisted on exactly that change."
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