Welcome To Trump World

[Honky Tonk]

Lawl.

I guess you managed to sober up long enough to put your "X" next to the candidates name who poured you the most hooch, eh?

[jcole]

Wow, I didn't realize Duggan and most of the COD leadership had changed sides. Thanx for that.

You mean the annual Mackinaw REPUBLICAN Leadership Conference?
Ooops, forgot the link:
http://www.mackinacgop.com/

[Honky Tonk]

You mean the annual Mackinaw REPUBLICAN Leadership Conference?
Ooops, forgot the link:
http://www.mackinacgop.com/

Here, read mine:

https://wwmt.com/news/state/whitmer-...ackinac-island

[Honky Tonk]

You mean the annual Mackinaw REPUBLICAN Leadership Conference?
Ooops, forgot the link:
http://www.mackinacgop.com/

Here's the Agenda for this years conference. Go through the list of attendees and see which ones, if any, are Democrats. Brsides the official tally here, I know Detroit political DEMs that attend this, and not on their dime. Which was my point in the first place. Carry on.

http://www.detroitchamber.com/mpc/2019-agenda/

[jcole]

Here's the Agenda for this years conference. Go through the list of attendees and see which ones, if any, are Democrats. Brsides the official tally here, I know Detroit political DEMs that attend this, and not on their dime. Which was my point in the first place. Carry on.

http://www.detroitchamber.com/mpc/2019-agenda/

You’re looking at two different conferences. The link you posted is from the spring the link I posted is from the fall, when Pence drove up. They have two different names. The one you’re talking about is the Michigan policy conference which is not sponsored by either Republican or Democrats; it’s Michigan bigwigs. The link I posted is actually the Mackinac Republican leadership conference. Contrast and compare. If you notice it is even has GOP in the link

[jcole]

Snyder used to attend the policy conference every spring. So do a lot of Republican bigwigs
https://www.michiganradio.org/post/s...icy-conference
He also attended at least in 2016 and 2018 Just doing a quick search on my tablet

[Honky Tonk]

YouÂ’re looking at two different conferences. The link you posted is from the spring the link I posted is from the fall, when Pence drove up. They have two different names. The one youÂ’re talking about is the Michigan policy conference which is not sponsored by either Republican or Democrats; itÂ’s Michigan bigwigs. The link I posted is actually the Mackinac Republican leadership conference. Contrast and compare. If you notice it is even has GOP in the link

Do you get that you're changing the subject and it's totally irrelevant as a response to what I originally posted? You keep bringing up "it's the Repubs" and it's NOT just the Repubs, Dems are doing the same damn thing. They're spending taxpayer $$$ to attend some kind of conference on Mackinac Island. Yes? No? Maybe? All of the above? None of the above? You don't know? It doesn't matter who's conference it is.

What's even more ironic is these are the same people who don't even blink when politicians from the their side of the fence, use any excuse to spend their tax dollars to check themselves in to the Grand Hotel to "confer".

[Honky Tonk]

You mean the annual Mackinaw REPUBLICAN Leadership Conference?
Ooops, forgot the link:
http://www.mackinacgop.com/

No I don't.

[jcole]

Do you get that you're changing the subject and it's totally irrelevant as a response to what I originally posted? You keep bringing up "it's the Repubs" and it's NOT just the Repubs, Dems are doing the same damn thing. They're spending taxpayer $$$ to attend some kind of conference on Mackinac Island. Yes? No? Maybe? All of the above? None of the above? You don't know? It doesn't matter who's conference it is.

And do you get that the Detroit Regional Chamber who hold the Mackinac Policy Conference are neither Democrat or Republican? It's a business leadership conference which is why whichever party is in power in Lansing, the Governor attends and speaks.

[Honky Tonk]

And do you get that the Detroit Regional Chamber who hold the Mackinac Policy Conference are neither Democrat or Republican? It's a business leadership conference which is why whichever party is in power in Lansing, the Governor attends and speaks.

Then why is there a list of names with "R" and "D" next to them? Your post proves my point exactly. You see what the other side is doing, but you turn a blind eye to what your side does.

[jcole]

Then why is there a list of names with "R" and "D" next to them? Your post proves my point exactly. You see what the other side is doing, but you turn a blind eye to what your side does.

Because if the attendees have BOTH R's and D's after their names, then the event is bipartisan not one or the other

[Honky Tonk]

Because if the attendees have BOTH R's and D's after their names, then the event is bipartisan not one or the other

So then, both sides, [[probably even a few more sides) are represented @ THAT convention, including Whitmer, the current Governor. She was also joined by other Democrats. So, the only conference on Mackinac Island isn't just "the annual Mackinaw REPUBLICAN Leadership Conference" as you posted in #3652, other conferences also take place on Mackinac Island as well? Do you think all these dignitaries used their personal resources to pay for travel, meals, lodging, or do you think they used taxpayer funding because they were going to "confer", and, @ least in their minds, this was a necessary part of their jobs?

https://wwmt.com/news/state/whitmer-...ackinac-island

[rb336]

Just remember:
Trump called THE CONSTITUTION fake;
Trump just willingly ceded power and influence to the Russians;
Trump supporters somehow delude themselves into thinking this is patriotic.

Trump supporter delusions coming in 5, 4, 3, 2...

[Richard]

Funny how some have no concept when it comes to context of a discussion and taking words in order to push an agenda.

Trump - The annulments clause being used against me is fake.I am changing my mind on the G7 being held at Doral because the annulment cause will be used against me weather it applies or not.

Translation- Trump called the constitution fake.


Trump - George Washington was the only President in history that ran his personal business alongside of his presidency,even having two desks in the Oval Office,one for personal one for Presidential use.

Translation -Trump compared himself to George Washington.

When people question how Hitler rose to power and convince the population to run a campaign on hate we only need to look and see it unfolding in front of our eyes with the anti Trumpers and how easy it is to manipulate thier minds with propaganda.

[jcole]

I never said it was the ONLY conference on Mackinac, as a matter of fact I differentiated between the two. The Mackinaw Policy is run by the Detroit Regional Chamber and is neither Democratic nor Republican. Yes, Whitmer spoke this year, but Snyder spoke at it all the years he was in office. It is a business conference meant to help with policy.
The other is a solely Republican Leadership Conference.
Oh, and before I forget the National Library conference was held there a couple years ago as well as some Girl Scout meetings. I just want to be clear that I realize other people meet there too.

[oladub]

Just remember:
Trump called THE CONSTITUTION fake;
Trump just willingly ceded power and influence to the Russians;
Trump supporters somehow delude themselves into thinking this is patriotic.

Trump supporter delusions coming in 5, 4, 3, 2...

I missed that. When did Trump call the Constitution "fake"?

According to John Kerry, the Obama administration ceded power and influence with the Russians when it miscalculated with its Syrian policy. Allowing ISIS to put pressure on Assad failed to weaken Assad as hoped. Instead, Assad welcomed Russian assistance. You sound like Joe McCarthy, the McCains and Hillary.

[rb336]

Funny how some people blather on about something after their first couple of lines show that they have no clue.

There is no "annulment clause" you bone-head, it is called the Emoluments Clause, an emolument is a "salary, fee or profit from office." Art. I, § 9, cl. 8 and Art. II, § 1, cl. 7 specifically BAN them. Having the U.S. and Foreign governments pay HIS companies [[and thereby him) for the use of his properties is about as clear an emolument as you can get, and as clear a violation of TWO clauses in the constitution that Trump called "fake."

The calisthenics you morons go to justify your worship of this traitorous, idiotic Russian vassal is utterly amazing.

Funny how some have no concept when it comes to context of a discussion and taking words in order to push an agenda.

Trump - The annulments clause being used against me is fake.I am changing my mind on the G7 being held at Doral because the annulment cause will be used against me weather it applies or not.

[rb336]

I missed that. When did Trump call the Constitution "fake"?

According to John Kerry, the Obama administration ceded power and influence with the Russians when it miscalculated with its Syrian policy. Allowing ISIS to put pressure on Assad failed to weaken Assad as hoped. Instead, Assad welcomed Russian assistance. You sound like Joe McCarthy, the McCains and Hillary.

As I said - Trump supporter delusions were quick to follow FYI Trump EXPLICITLY called the Emoluments Clauses fake. They are part of the Constitution, and he called them fake. Duh.

So Kerry thinks we miscalculated with ISIS and Syria. So what? There were huge numbers of people of all political persuasions who did not want the US to get involved. And - SURPRISE - the intelligence used to delay us getting directly involved was sourced from Israeli intelligence.
Trump willingly and calculatedly handed Putin every single thing he wanted in the Middle East, while betraying our partners. If you don't understand the "UGE" difference in the two, you are hopelessly lost to the miasma of misinformation.

[Richard]

Funny how some people blather on about something after their first couple of lines show that they have no clue.

There is no "annulment clause" you bone-head, it is called the Emoluments Clause, an emolument is a "salary, fee or profit from office." Art. I, § 9, cl. 8 and Art. II, § 1, cl. 7 specifically BAN them. Having the U.S. and Foreign governments pay HIS companies [[and thereby him) for the use of his properties is about as clear an emolument as you can get, and as clear a violation of TWO clauses in the constitution that Trump called "fake."

The calisthenics you morons go to justify your worship of this traitorous, idiotic Russian vassal is utterly amazing.

Par to the course when you are caught while posting fake information you start with the name calling.

I listened to his comments when he gave them apparently you did not and are just bashing based on nothing but what is created in your mind.

Try listening to the conversation he had then come back,my guess is that you will not.

[oladub]

As I said - Trump supporter delusions were quick to follow FYI Trump EXPLICITLY called the Emoluments Clauses fake. They are part of the Constitution, and he called them fake. Duh.

So Kerry thinks we miscalculated with ISIS and Syria. So what? There were huge numbers of people of all political persuasions who did not want the US to get involved. And - SURPRISE - the intelligence used to delay us getting directly involved was sourced from Israeli intelligence.
Trump willingly and calculatedly handed Putin every single thing he wanted in the Middle East, while betraying our partners. If you don't understand the "UGE" difference in the two, you are hopelessly lost to the miasma of misinformation.

Are you sure that the word "fake" isn't a characterization to spin how Trump characterized the emolulants clause or did he actually call the Constitution "fake" as you earlier wrote. [["Trump called THE CONSTITUTION fake". your post 3663)

"So what?" You are missing the elephant in the room. In post 3663 you also wrote, "Trump just willingly ceded power and influence to the Russians." Trump did not just do it. The major part of the power ceded happened because Obama/Biden/Kerry/Hillary interventionist foreign policy spectacularly failed. Tulsi Gabbard pointed that out. Trump, on the other hand, seems to be removing troops from Syria that Congress never sent there. We wouldn't be having this discussion if Obama foreign policy hadn't failed.

You didn't define 'our partners' either. Do you mean our partners who also helped drive back ISIS in Syria? They would include the Kurds, Russians, and Assad governments. Or do you mean partners who were funded by the CIA and the Pentagon who fought each other with our weapons?

[Johnnny5]

There is no "annulment clause" you bone-head, it is called the Emoluments Clause, an emolument is a "salary, fee or profit from office." Art. I, § 9, cl. 8 and Art. II, § 1, cl. 7 specifically BAN them. Having the U.S. and Foreign governments pay HIS companies [[and thereby him) for the use of his properties is about as clear an emolument as you can get, and as clear a violation of TWO clauses in the constitution that Trump called "fake."

Bill Clinton and Barack Obama have both become enormously wealthy by using the fame and connections from their time in the White House. On the opposite end of the spectrum, Donald Trump will probably be the first President in living memory that leaves office with less wealth than when he was elected. Much of that a result of his forced absence in directly handling his business affairs and the public backlashes from those that oppose his politics.

Who's more guilty of profiting from their time in the White House? A man that is likely losing billions by taking the office, or those that have seen their net worth multiply 100 times over?

[Maof]

Are you sure that the word "fake" isn't a characterization to spin how Trump characterized the emolulants clause or did he actually call the Constitution "fake" as you earlier wrote. [["Trump called THE CONSTITUTION fake". your post 3663)

He used the word "phony". Same difference.

[Jimaz]

Robert Reich: Trump's Emoluments Mess

Former Secretary of Labor Robert Reich explains what the Constitution's Emoluments Clause is and how Trump is entangled in it.

[Richard]

He used the word "phony". Same difference.

Yes,after describing the benefits of useing Doral logistics wise he said he was not going to continue pursuing it because the next thing you know is they will be pushing phony emoluments clause accusations against me.

He offered it for free,if it was legal to do so,he is not involved or directly linked and was not excepting compensation or salary for it.

As usual the left twisted it into he was calling the actual emoluments clause phony,when it was actually thier phony actions that he was calling out.

In Hillary tradition they can do no wrong and anybody that does not tow thier warped line and actually thinks for themself are deplorable.

That is thier whole game,do what we say as we say and tow our line or we will think of a bunch of 6 year old names to call you.

The second discussion

“I don’t think you people, with this phony emoluments clause—and by the way, I would say that it’s cost me anywhere from $2 billion to $5 billion to be president—and that’s okay—between what I lose and what I could have made.”


The whole discussion was about how can he be accused of violating the emoluments clause when he is losing money while in office and not profiting like those before him,as J5 also posted.

[oladub]

He used the word "phony". Same difference.

What Trump said:“You people with this phony emoluments clause”.
What rb wrote: "Trump called THE CONSTITUTION fake".

For starters, Trump didn't call "the Constitution" either 'fake' or 'phony'. Of course there is an emoluments clause but the the theater of caring about the emoluments clause is phony, bogus, and fake in light of the indifference Democrats, "you people" as he put it, had toward e.g. the hundreds of millions of dollars that poured into the Clinton Family Foundation from would be beneficiaries of the Clinton's government largess including generous gifts from Russia. That's precedent.

To me, this is just another page in the endless coup; the only thing Democrats have to show for the last three years. No borders, a refusal to even discuss infrastructure projects, and not even one House Democrat voted to end our unconstitutional occupation Of Syria last week.