Jacquie Posted February 9, 2017 Report Posted February 9, 2017 3 hours ago, kelownabomberfan said: Dumb as rocks. A bit harsh no? These are our neighbours we're talking about. Some of whom make a living in our fair city playing their hearts out on our football field for our entertainment. They are the smart ones.
do or die Posted February 9, 2017 Report Posted February 9, 2017 Reading from several sources, that Sarah Palin may be the next US Ambassador to Canada. In which case, the current big top sideshow, will be coming right to our door..... Her knowledge of parkas, moose stew, snowmobiling etc.....and Alaska's proximity to Canada..... may prove invaluable to the Trump administration. Reports indicate she has rejected the idea of learning French.....but is toying with the idea..... of learning English. Travel ban, anyone? Wanna-B-Fanboy 1
Mark F Posted February 9, 2017 Report Posted February 9, 2017 Elizabeth Warren ,,,, first woman Pres? https://www.bloomberg.com/politics/articles/2017-02-08/warren-raking-in-millions-in-campaign-donations
Wanna-B-Fanboy Posted February 9, 2017 Report Posted February 9, 2017 1 hour ago, Mark F said: Elizabeth Warren ,,,, first woman Pres? https://www.bloomberg.com/politics/articles/2017-02-08/warren-raking-in-millions-in-campaign-donations I like her- she would be a gooder for the USAns blue collar class.
The Unknown Poster Posted February 9, 2017 Report Posted February 9, 2017 Nevertheless, She persisted. Boneheaded Republicans handed the Dems their next hero and she's a woman! Good for her.
Wanna-B-Fanboy Posted February 9, 2017 Report Posted February 9, 2017 Just now, The Unknown Poster said: Nevertheless, She persisted. Boneheaded Republicans handed the Dems their next hero and she's a woman! Good for her. It's unfortunate that it took a GOP gaff to elevate her status- frankly she would have been my second choice after Sanders. I have always thought she would have been an awesome prez, just look at her consumer protection stances, she is always fighting for fairness.
Wanna-B-Fanboy Posted February 9, 2017 Report Posted February 9, 2017 I saw this tweet a few days back and had no clue what it was about... then I hit gold: http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/donald-trump-steve-bannon-nsc-national-security-council-order-a7565191.html Quote Donald Trump 'didn't realise he promoted Steve Bannon to National Security Council when he signed order' Mr Trump has asserted on social media that 'he is the real boss' Amid signs that Donald Trump began his presidency with the same chaotic operation that marked his campaign, a report has claimed he was not even aware he was elevating Steve Bannon to a senior security post when he signed one of several executive orders. Since Mr Trump’s inauguration on January 20, reports have emerged of a White House West Wing marked by confusion and unpreparedness - alongside intense turf battles being fought by his top officials. One of the results of this has been a number of leaks from the White House, about the various maneuverings of such top officials, and their varying ascendance and descent. This seems so appropriate now..: Atomic and Mark F 2
kelownabomberfan Posted February 9, 2017 Report Posted February 9, 2017 yup bullying her at the hearings on Sessions was a dumb move for sure. Everyone knew Sessions was going to get confirmed, so just let her talk, do her thing, and then move on.
The Unknown Poster Posted February 9, 2017 Report Posted February 9, 2017 14 minutes ago, wanna-b-fanboy said: It's unfortunate that it took a GOP gaff to elevate her status- frankly she would have been my second choice after Sanders. I have always thought she would have been an awesome prez, just look at her consumer protection stances, she is always fighting for fairness. I know there were some small whispers about her as Hilary's running mate but probably felt two women wasnt a good idea. I would have done it though. Or Sanders as VP. Kane was not very inspiring.
The Unknown Poster Posted February 9, 2017 Report Posted February 9, 2017 I could see Trump firing Bannon at some point. Bannon is trying to make it difficult. Sounds like the COS is trying to make things better. Good luck. Atomic 1
Wanna-B-Fanboy Posted February 9, 2017 Report Posted February 9, 2017 1 minute ago, The Unknown Poster said: I know there were some small whispers about her as Hilary's running mate but probably felt two women wasnt a good idea. I would have done it though. Or Sanders as VP. Kane was not very inspiring. I disagree with Sanders as VP- he literally was the antithesis of HRC. And yeah- I don't think USAns were ready for two women (sad to say, but probably true). Yeah- Kane is a decent politician, but yes... VERY uninspiring.
Wanna-B-Fanboy Posted February 9, 2017 Report Posted February 9, 2017 (edited) 15 minutes ago, The Unknown Poster said: I could see Trump firing Bannon at some point. Bannon is trying to make it difficult. Sounds like the COS is trying to make things better. Good luck. I think SPicer goes first. As for Bannon, I doubt it... he made his one power-play (a monumental one at that), now I think he lies low and strokes Trumps ego. He's a very intelligent and politically astute animal that one- it's almost awe-inspiring, if it weren't so... frightening and bereft of humanity. Mind you... it depends on how successful O'donnel's spoof on Bannon is. if it's as good as Melissa McCarthy's, he'll be looking for a job. Edited February 9, 2017 by wanna-b-fanboy
kelownabomberfan Posted February 9, 2017 Report Posted February 9, 2017 I didn't know much about Warren before but since she's been mentioned a few times I've done some research. She seems to definitely be cultivating the personality of someone who is fair and wants to take on the establishment. I would hope that she comes out with some less radical more electable policies than Sanders. Every time I tried to do the math on Bernie's spending policies I couldn't make the calculations work. Especially since the US is already $20 trillion in debt. You can't dramatically increase taxation rates and expect the tax base to stay static. This is always mistake number one when preparing these models. The tax base erodes or just moves their capital structures elsewhere. Actually Canada would have been a huge beneficiary of a Sanders government. Trillions would have flowed over the border, though I do think Sanders vs. the Republicans controlled houses would have just ended in one big stalemate.
Wanna-B-Fanboy Posted February 9, 2017 Report Posted February 9, 2017 21 hours ago, kelownabomberfan said: I realize that you guys are having a hard time with Bannon, but most of the US people I talk to don't know who is and care even less. Tell them to pick up the new issue of Time magazine... hell, they don't even have to buy it- just check it out while standing in line at the supermarket:
sweep the leg Posted February 9, 2017 Report Posted February 9, 2017 4 hours ago, kelownabomberfan said: I didn't know much about Warren before but since she's been mentioned a few times I've done some research. She seems to definitely be cultivating the personality of someone who is fair and wants to take on the establishment. I would hope that she comes out with some less radical more electable policies than Sanders. Every time I tried to do the math on Bernie's spending policies I couldn't make the calculations work. Especially since the US is already $20 trillion in debt. You can't dramatically increase taxation rates and expect the tax base to stay static. Forgive me if I've already posted this, but Sanders' campaign was like a kid in junior high running for class president who promises longer recesses if he's elected. Everybody cheers b/c who doesn't love recess, but there's really no chance it would ever happen. Atomic 1
Wanna-B-Fanboy Posted February 9, 2017 Report Posted February 9, 2017 6 minutes ago, sweep the leg said: Forgive me if I've already posted this, but Sanders' campaign was like a kid in junior high running for class president who promises longer recesses if he's elected. Everybody cheers b/c who doesn't love recess, but there's really no chance it would ever happen. Or running for PM and promising no more FPtP?
sweep the leg Posted February 9, 2017 Report Posted February 9, 2017 16 minutes ago, wanna-b-fanboy said: Or running for PM and promising no more FPtP? Not really. That was a realistic promise that he just didn't follow through on. Wanna-B-Fanboy 1
Wanna-B-Fanboy Posted February 9, 2017 Report Posted February 9, 2017 9 minutes ago, sweep the leg said: Not really. That was a realistic promise that he just didn't follow through on. True that.
FrostyWinnipeg Posted February 9, 2017 Report Posted February 9, 2017 9th Circuit rules against reinstating travel ban. http://www.cnn.com/2017/02/09/politics/travel-ban-9th-circuit-ruling/index.html
Wanna-B-Fanboy Posted February 10, 2017 Report Posted February 10, 2017 52 minutes ago, FrostyWinnipeg said: 9th Circuit rules against reinstating travel ban. http://www.cnn.com/2017/02/09/politics/travel-ban-9th-circuit-ruling/index.html It finally happened... hoping for rage quit next.
The Unknown Poster Posted February 10, 2017 Report Posted February 10, 2017 the entire point of the article was that they had spoken yesterday. It was in the article. Trump is nuts. Wanna-B-Fanboy 1
Atomic Posted February 10, 2017 Report Posted February 10, 2017 23 hours ago, The Unknown Poster said: Nevertheless, She persisted. Boneheaded Republicans handed the Dems their next hero and she's a woman! Good for her. She'll be 71 in 2020 (so 75 at the end of term). Is that normal or too old?
Rich Posted February 10, 2017 Author Report Posted February 10, 2017 14 minutes ago, Atomic said: She'll be 71 in 2020 (so 75 at the end of term). Is that normal or too old? Definitely on the older side. Trump by comparison though will be 71 this summer.
Atomic Posted February 10, 2017 Report Posted February 10, 2017 14 minutes ago, Rich said: Definitely on the older side. Trump by comparison though will be 71 this summer. holy **** I didn't realize Trump was that old.
Mark F Posted February 10, 2017 Report Posted February 10, 2017 19 hours ago, sweep the leg said: Forgive me if I've already posted this, but Sanders' campaign was like a kid in junior high running for class president who promises longer recesses if he's elected. Everybody cheers b/c who doesn't love recess, but there's really no chance it would ever happen. yeah, that sanders. campaigning on impossible to achieve things like installing Universal Healthcare Wanna-B-Fanboy 1
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