sleeper
Posts: 27,879
Jan 18, 2017 4:02pm
Hail Trump. Lowest approval rating entering office ever. Hail Trump! Crony capitalism is back in action.QuakerOats;1833337 wrote:Hell he saved 5 times that many before he ever took office. Looking forward to the executive actions starting tomorrow that will nullify the actions of obama; the repeal of the largest legislative disaster in history, and the roll back of thousands of regulations in week 1. The spikes in business and consumer confidence since the election bode well.
Change we can really believe in ...
2020 can't come soon enough. We have elected the enemy.
bases_loaded
Posts: 6,912
Jan 18, 2017 4:10pm
So you are just going to stop signing in as Isadore when you post as him?
Q
QuakerOats
Posts: 8,740
Jan 18, 2017 4:53pm
sleeper;1833340 wrote:Hail Trump. Lowest approval rating entering office ever. Hail Trump!
Same polls that had him losing big?
Daily reminder: Hillary Clinton will never be president.
Q
QuakerOats
Posts: 8,740
Jan 18, 2017 4:53pm
[INDENT][INDENT]
“Twas the Night Before Inauguration!”
Written by David Todd Singleton!!!
Twas the night before Inauguration, and up in the tower,
The Donald reflected on his newfound power.
The conservative masses had come out in force,
And delivered a victory that would chart a new course.
The snowflakes were shell-shocked with tears in their eyes,
The media lied to them . . . What a surprise.
They had been promised a Hillary win,
But the criminal Clinton took one on the chin.
And though from all corners celebrities flew,
They made no impression, for they hadn’t a clue.
They talked about climate, racism, and such,
And they made up good stories . . . But didn’t know much.
The fake news and ignorance came at a cost,
And they can’t understand all the reasons they lost.
They blame it on Comey and Bernie and Vlad,
But fail to acknowledge the one that was bad.
Yes, Hillary Clinton, in many ways flawed,
Was her own biggest hurdle toward getting the nod.
The campaign exposed her corruptness and greed,
And her speeches were punch-less as ten dollar weed.
So out in the streets there arose such a clatter,
It was Soros-paid protestors and Black Lives Matter.
With cities to pillage and windows to smash,
They knew not the issues, but needed the cash.
Eight years of Obama had given them cause,
To expect a replacement of their Santa Claus.
But soon the protestors will feel the pain,
When the wheels fall off of the old gravy train.
And now all the snowflakes are riddled with fear,
Upset and offended by things that they’ll hear.
The cocoa and crayons will help for a while,
But fact-based opinions will soon cramp their style.
I originally supported, and voted, for Cruz,
In the end, I would vote for whoever they choose.
He wasn’t my first choice, but soon I would cede,
The one they call Trump is the one that we need.
I saw him on TV in front of a crowd,
He spoke about veterans, it made me feel proud.
He spoke about energy, safety, and jobs,
Taking this country back from the Washington snobs.
He was dressed in Armani, all tailored and neat,
And the Brunos he wore made the outfit complete.
For a man of his vintage, he seemed rather fit,
And he looked presidential, I have to admit.
His eyes glowed like embers, his smile was the best,
And his hair was the color of my old hunting vest.
His love for this country was on full display,
And his actions spoke louder than his words could say.
He thanked all his voters, and before he was gone,
Saved thousands of jobs while Obama looked on.
The fate of this country left nothing to chance,
So, he filled out his cabinet weeks in advance.
The men he had chosen were of the same mind,
Let’s set the bar high, and not lead from behind.
He picked up his phone as he rose from his seat,
With a flick of his finger, he sent out this tweet;
“Now Mattis!, now Kelly!’ now Sessions! And Pruitt!
On Perry! On Flynn, You’re the ones who can do it.
Start lifting restrictions and building the wall,
Now dash away! Dash away! Dash away all!”;
The roar of his audience rose from the stands,
He kissed all their babies and shook all their hands.
He answered their questions and calmed all their fears,
They knew it would be a fantastic four years.
Then he jumped in his limo, and off to his jet,
A fellow that Liberals won’t soon forget.
He sent one more tweet as the evening expired;
“Happy Inauguration to all,
and OBAMA, YOU’RE FIRED!”
[/INDENT]
[/INDENT]
“Twas the Night Before Inauguration!”
Written by David Todd Singleton!!!
Twas the night before Inauguration, and up in the tower,
The Donald reflected on his newfound power.
The conservative masses had come out in force,
And delivered a victory that would chart a new course.
The snowflakes were shell-shocked with tears in their eyes,
The media lied to them . . . What a surprise.
They had been promised a Hillary win,
But the criminal Clinton took one on the chin.
And though from all corners celebrities flew,
They made no impression, for they hadn’t a clue.
They talked about climate, racism, and such,
And they made up good stories . . . But didn’t know much.
The fake news and ignorance came at a cost,
And they can’t understand all the reasons they lost.
They blame it on Comey and Bernie and Vlad,
But fail to acknowledge the one that was bad.
Yes, Hillary Clinton, in many ways flawed,
Was her own biggest hurdle toward getting the nod.
The campaign exposed her corruptness and greed,
And her speeches were punch-less as ten dollar weed.
So out in the streets there arose such a clatter,
It was Soros-paid protestors and Black Lives Matter.
With cities to pillage and windows to smash,
They knew not the issues, but needed the cash.
Eight years of Obama had given them cause,
To expect a replacement of their Santa Claus.
But soon the protestors will feel the pain,
When the wheels fall off of the old gravy train.
And now all the snowflakes are riddled with fear,
Upset and offended by things that they’ll hear.
The cocoa and crayons will help for a while,
But fact-based opinions will soon cramp their style.
I originally supported, and voted, for Cruz,
In the end, I would vote for whoever they choose.
He wasn’t my first choice, but soon I would cede,
The one they call Trump is the one that we need.
I saw him on TV in front of a crowd,
He spoke about veterans, it made me feel proud.
He spoke about energy, safety, and jobs,
Taking this country back from the Washington snobs.
He was dressed in Armani, all tailored and neat,
And the Brunos he wore made the outfit complete.
For a man of his vintage, he seemed rather fit,
And he looked presidential, I have to admit.
His eyes glowed like embers, his smile was the best,
And his hair was the color of my old hunting vest.
His love for this country was on full display,
And his actions spoke louder than his words could say.
He thanked all his voters, and before he was gone,
Saved thousands of jobs while Obama looked on.
The fate of this country left nothing to chance,
So, he filled out his cabinet weeks in advance.
The men he had chosen were of the same mind,
Let’s set the bar high, and not lead from behind.
He picked up his phone as he rose from his seat,
With a flick of his finger, he sent out this tweet;
“Now Mattis!, now Kelly!’ now Sessions! And Pruitt!
On Perry! On Flynn, You’re the ones who can do it.
Start lifting restrictions and building the wall,
Now dash away! Dash away! Dash away all!”;
The roar of his audience rose from the stands,
He kissed all their babies and shook all their hands.
He answered their questions and calmed all their fears,
They knew it would be a fantastic four years.
Then he jumped in his limo, and off to his jet,
A fellow that Liberals won’t soon forget.
He sent one more tweet as the evening expired;
“Happy Inauguration to all,
and OBAMA, YOU’RE FIRED!”
[/INDENT]
[/INDENT]
ptown_trojans_1
Posts: 7,632
Jan 18, 2017 5:02pm
Caveat. The national polls ends up being correct, as Clinton won the popular vote within that margin.QuakerOats;1833343 wrote:Same polls that had him losing big?
Daily reminder: Hillary Clinton will never be president.
Now, the state polls, the battle ground states, some missed, but most were within the margin of error. So, the polls did not technically get it wrong. It was the pundits that interpreted that data.
That said, Trump does enter with the lowest approval rating in 40 years. Dude has to own it and win us all over.
He is the President, now he has to lead. So, far people are not all in on him.
And, that poem is cute. I bet you had a hard on reading it.
The President was not fired btw, he was forced to not run again.
Also, Obama has some of his highest approval rating, at 60%.
But, whatever, details.
Q
QuakerOats
Posts: 8,740
Jan 18, 2017 5:08pm
The poem was humorous ...........thought most here deserved a laugh.
O-Trap
Posts: 14,994
Jan 18, 2017 6:52pm
Got there and stopped.QuakerOats;1833344 wrote:The Donald reflected on his newfound power.
This is really the objection I've had with the man all along.
Public servants are called "servants" for a reason. I don't think he sees it that way, and I don't think he'll treat it that way.
In the end, my belief for a best-case scenario is that he, lacking any competence in diplomacy or couth, will divide the houses of Congress enough to prevent anything notable from being done.
sleeper
Posts: 27,879
Jan 18, 2017 8:00pm
That is our only chance to save the Republic!O-Trap;1833355 wrote:Got there and stopped.
This is really the objection I've had with the man all along.
Public servants are called "servants" for a reason. I don't think he sees it that way, and I don't think he'll treat it that way.
In the end, my belief for a best-case scenario is that he, lacking any competence in diplomacy or couth, will divide the houses of Congress enough to prevent anything notable from being done.
Spock
Posts: 2,853
Jan 18, 2017 8:25pm
They weren't in the margins. The media was inflating the numbers or skewing the pillars with higher then normal Democrat voters. Now take away 2 states, California and New York and she doesn't win the popular vote.ptown_trojans_1;1833345 wrote:Caveat. The national polls ends up being correct, as Clinton won the popular vote within that margin.
Now, the state polls, the battle ground states, some missed, but most were within the margin of error. So, the polls did not technically get it wrong. It was the pundits that interpreted that data.
That said, Trump does enter with the lowest approval rating in 40 years. Dude has to own it and win us all over.
He is the President, now he has to lead. So, far people are not all in on him.
And, that poem is cute. I bet you had a hard on reading it.
The President was not fired btw, he was forced to not run again.
Also, Obama has some of his highest approval rating, at 60%.
But, whatever, details.
ptown_trojans_1
Posts: 7,632
Jan 18, 2017 10:34pm
Yeah...I don't think you get how national polls work. You kinda have to take into account, you know, the whole country.Spock;1833363 wrote:They weren't in the margins. The media was inflating the numbers or skewing the pillars with higher then normal Democrat voters. Now take away 2 states, California and New York and she doesn't win the popular vote.
Whatever, she lost, moving on.
ptown_trojans_1
Posts: 7,632
Jan 18, 2017 10:36pm
This story has me rolling and then terrified.
The fact that Perry did not know what the DOE does is just laughable. Now, he will lead it.
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/01/18/us/politics/rick-perry-energy-secretary-donald-trump.html
The best people huh Trump?
I'll also add he has not named anyone to replace the NNSA, (the agency that oversees the nuclear weapons complex) and as far as we know, the current leadership has not been asked to stay on past Friday.
Making America Great again folks. Sweet.
Going to be a fun four years.
The fact that Perry did not know what the DOE does is just laughable. Now, he will lead it.
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/01/18/us/politics/rick-perry-energy-secretary-donald-trump.html
When President-elect Donald J. Trump offered Rick Perry the job of energy secretary five weeks ago, Mr. Perry gladly accepted, believing he was taking on a role as a global ambassador for the American oil and gas industry that he had long championed in his home state.In the days after, Mr. Perry, the former Texas governor, discovered that he would be no such thing — that in fact, if confirmed by the Senate, he would become the steward of a vast national security complex he knew almost nothing about, caring for the most fearsome weapons on the planet, the United States’ nuclear arsenal.
Two-thirds of the agency’s annual $30 billion budget is devoted to maintaining, refurbishing and keeping safe the nation’s nuclear stockpile; thwarting nuclear proliferation; cleaning up and rebuilding an aging constellation of nuclear production facilities; and overseeing national laboratories that are considered the crown jewels of government science.
The best people huh Trump?
I'll also add he has not named anyone to replace the NNSA, (the agency that oversees the nuclear weapons complex) and as far as we know, the current leadership has not been asked to stay on past Friday.
Making America Great again folks. Sweet.
Going to be a fun four years.
majorspark
Posts: 5,122
Jan 19, 2017 1:02am
They are called public servants for public consumption. These so called public "servants" have teams of taxpayer funded servants waiting on them hand and foot. Most only get their feet dirty for a photo op. You have a better chance of seeing a dodo bird waddling down Pennsylvania Avenue than a true servant leader anywhere near the White House.O-Trap;1833355 wrote:Public servants are called "servants" for a reason. I don't think he sees it that way, and I don't think he'll treat it that way.
The founders were wise in that they knew what great power would attract so they divided the federal government between 3 coequal branches with limited power and balanced that against state governments. IMHO gridlock in Congress most times serves the republic better than any bi-partisan legislation.O-Trap;1833355 wrote:In the end, my belief for a best-case scenario is that he, lacking any competence in diplomacy or couth, will divide the houses of Congress enough to prevent anything notable from being done.
majorspark
Posts: 5,122
Jan 19, 2017 2:09am
Terrified of a story you read in the NY Times?ptown_trojans_1;1833370 wrote:This story has me rolling and then terrified.
The fact that no one briefed Perry or Trump on the job responsibilities before he accepted would be even more laughable. If the agencies of the federal government are this incompetent with the transition of power I don't know how the republic has survived.ptown_trojans_1;1833370 wrote:The fact that Perry did not know what the DOE does is just laughable. Now, he will lead it.
Calm down. Come Saturday I can assure you all will be well.ptown_trojans_1;1833370 wrote:I'll also add he has not named anyone to replace the NNSA, (the agency that oversees the nuclear weapons complex) and as far as we know, the current leadership has not been asked to stay on past Friday.
iclfan2
Posts: 6,360
Jan 19, 2017 8:10am
Ptown come on. Sucked into fake news.
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fish82
Posts: 4,111
Jan 19, 2017 8:16am
I'm sure someone will make off with all the nukes by Sunday afternoon.ptown_trojans_1;1833370 wrote:This story has me rolling and then terrified.
The fact that Perry did not know what the DOE does is just laughable. Now, he will lead it.
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/01/18/us/politics/rick-perry-energy-secretary-donald-trump.html
The best people huh Trump?
I'll also add he has not named anyone to replace the NNSA, (the agency that oversees the nuclear weapons complex) and as far as we know, the current leadership has not been asked to stay on past Friday.
Making America Great again folks. Sweet.
Going to be a fun four years.
Seriously...get a fucking grip. :laugh:
Automatik
Posts: 14,632
Jan 19, 2017 8:38am
What about the Betsy DeVos hearing?
More fake news I assume?
More fake news I assume?
like_that
Posts: 26,625
Jan 19, 2017 8:42am
I hate the dept of edu to begin with, but I couldn't get thru that hearing. Very cringeworthy.Automatik;1833395 wrote:What about the Betsy DeVos hearing?
More fake news I assume?
fish82
Posts: 4,111
Jan 19, 2017 8:46am
Sounds like the country will pretty much descend into anarchy by summer.
Automatik
Posts: 14,632
Jan 19, 2017 8:48am
Our education system is one of the issues that both concerns me and pisses me off the most. After watching that, I don't see it getting any better anytime soon.like_that;1833396 wrote:I hate the dept of edu to begin with, but I couldn't get thru that hearing. Very cringeworthy.
like_that
Posts: 26,625
Jan 19, 2017 9:02am
For me, if she slashes the dep of edu, I can live with her. That's my approach for most of the appointees though. Slash it and don't do any more that can fuck with the livelihood of americans.Automatik;1833398 wrote:Our education system is one of the issues that both concerns me and pisses me off the most. After watching that, I don't see it getting any better anytime soon.
sleeper
Posts: 27,879
Jan 19, 2017 10:15am
Absolutely embarrassing. She has no business being anywhere near education.Automatik;1833395 wrote:What about the Betsy DeVos hearing?
More fake news I assume?
sleeper
Posts: 27,879
Jan 19, 2017 10:17am
Right because education should be left to the states. Alabama should be able to teach Creationism, abstinence, and bible study as part of its core curriculum. Teachers should be able to teach with associate degrees in plumbing.like_that;1833399 wrote:For me, if she slashes the dep of edu, I can live with her. That's my approach for most of the appointees though. Slash it and don't do any more that can fuck with the livelihood of americans.
No thanks. We need to raise the quality of education nationally not splinter it to whatever backward fuck belief the locals want to teach their kids.
sleeper
Posts: 27,879
Jan 19, 2017 10:18am
Has anything Trump done or said given you any confidence in his ability to run this country? Did you watch his first press conference? Have you watched him speak?fish82;1833397 wrote:Sounds like the country will pretty much descend into anarchy by summer.
We elected a tantrum man-child Cheeto as President. It's downright embarrassing.
C
Con_Alma
Posts: 12,198
Jan 19, 2017 10:23am
sleeper;1833405 wrote:Right because education should be left to the states. ....
Agreed.
C
Con_Alma
Posts: 12,198
Jan 19, 2017 10:23am
Disagree.sleeper;1833405 wrote:... Alabama should be able to teach... bible study as part of its core curriculum. Teachers should be able to teach with associate degrees in plumbing.
No thanks. ...