Trump whining about Democrats blocking his nominees... When in truth (I know, Trump actually telling the truth?)... https://www.washingtonpost.com/news...s-might-have-it-worse/?utm_term=.4867c4004e1e http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/trum...gh-number-vacant-government/story?id=47851403
I have nothing against Mattis, he actually seems great, but wtf did Mattis do here? The battle for Mosul was fought by Iraqi forces. The US provided air support (pretty limited once it got urban), logistical support, intelligence and advice, and have been since long before Mattis came on. Credit to Mattis for giving the Iraqis a thumbs up and saying "keep up the good work!"
I actually think Mattis is one of Trump's best cabinet elections... if not the best. And this isn't to take credit away from Mattis, but to suggest that there were more than one reason why success was achieved in Mosul... Isis were defeated in Mosul because of Barack Obama's training strategies, says Pentagon official http://www.independent.co.uk/news/w...y-coalition-air-strike-training-a7834196.html
Trump being Trump. He attacks his acting FBI Director and his Attorney General for "being soft on Hillary Clinton." He accuses his Acting FBI Director (worse, the wife of his Acting FBI Director) of donating $700k to Hillary Clinton's campaign which as usual is a lie by Trump: He is pressuring his Attorney General (who was the first US Senator to endorse Trump btw) to resign in large part because Trump is butthurt that his AG recused himself to avoid further incrimination from his own dealing with Russians. And allows Giulani's name to be floated out as a replacement while his AG is still in the position... which causes Giulani to have to make a statement that he is not a candidate. Embarrassing that Trump is so disloyal to his own administration. No wonder so many are already thinking of quitting (McMasters, Tillerson) if they haven't already quit (Spicer).
While no fan of Sessions (who I have clearly listed as one of Trump's weakest appointees and one of the worst AG's of all time)... Trump's reasons for wanting to have Session resign (in such an evil and cowardly manner) will also disrupt the rest of his cabinet who must all wonder whether Trump will go after them. Such a sh*tstorm of an administration... no wonder we don't have a functional government. Scaramucci says it's 'probably' correct Trump wants Sessions gone http://thehill.com/homenews/adminis...ts-probably-correct-trump-wants-sessions-gone
The administration is crumbling thanks to Trump... REX TILLERSON DEBATES QUITTING AFTER ‘UNPROFESSIONAL’ TRUMP BASHES JEFF SESSIONS http://www.newsweek.com/rex-tillers...kTwitter&utm_source=Twitter&utm_medium=Social
I've been asking this since he was elected...why would anyone with any gravitas and qualifications (excluding the DoD guys who have an ingrained sense of loyalty to country) want to work for this guy? I mean, for ****'s sake, he just nominated a sycophant talk show host with ZERO qualifications to be the head scientist at the USDA. Google Sam Clovis if you're interested.
Trump is a buffoon, and an incompetent one. Right now it is not even funny anymore. When democrats are back to power, I just hope they will be easy on my tax and fix the cost of ******* Obamacare. But I am not holding my breath.
Tiny steps... republicans speaking out against Trump. GOP lawmaker: Trump attacks on Sessions beneath ‘any held office’ http://thehill.com/homenews/house/3...p-attacks-on-sessions-beneath-any-held-office
More tiny steps..."highly inappropriate"? Or an action of obstruction of justice? Graham defends Sessions: Trump tweets 'highly inappropriate' http://thehill.com/homenews/senate/...rump-criticism-he-believes-in-the-rule-of-law
With each passing day, Trump is looking more and more like a crazed despot. He is as bad as I feared he may turn out, and we are just 6 months in.
It is a good thing we have checks and balances in this country, we should keep him in power for four years to warn of future generations what could happen after an election. He won't be able to go Hitler or little Kim on us because the military would not carry out those types of orders, at least that is what I hope.
It's alright. I'd actually like to see the AG do an investigation of Clinton for whatever. I would like to get an authoritative conclusion to the supposed Clinton Foundation funny business, for example. Right now, it seems to be established fact in the minds of Trumpers that Clinton was selling favors. If it's true, I certainly don't want her getting away with it. If it isn't true, I'd like to stop hearing innuendo that it is. Sic the CIA on her and let's have it out.
Tillerson "taking time off"... State Department says Secretary Tillerson is 'taking a little time off' amid tensions in the White House http://www.businessinsider.com/state-department-says-tillerson-is-taking-a-little-time-off-2017-7
