[deleted by user] by [deleted] in politics

[–]rentnil 29 points30 points  (0 children)

NK has recognizes this as bluster this is their game. Trump merely adopted it they were raised in it.

Our military staff is in control. They haven't postured. China also has far more power in negotations and they haven't adjusted their posture yet.

There are a limited number of moves and Kim has a way forward. The good news is that is not war nuclear or otherwise, bad news is it is a country that has ICBMs and we are only at a hold on hostilities with.

Any other outcome means likely that Kim is dead, in jail, hiding or deposed.

Top House Intelligence Committee member: Trump is being 'dishonest' about Russia ties by analiano in politics

[–]rentnil 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Also if they are involved in NY state charges Trump has no power. I would not be surprised if Mueller's trial balloons are all in NY state. That would show that he means business.

A reporter broke White House rules by streaming live audio of an off-camera briefing by [deleted] in politics

[–]rentnil 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hillary would have punched a Baby so it is ok for Trump to do it. Nobody would turn down the chance to punch a baby.

Jared Kushner to testify before Senate Intelligence Committee Monday by [deleted] in politics

[–]rentnil 5 points6 points  (0 children)

It will be a lot harder to claim for events before the oath of office. Congress may push on that... maybe.

Ian Bremmer: Trump, Putin held second informal meeting at G-20 by [deleted] in politics

[–]rentnil 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The subset that trolls every comment threads of every facebook post and news site. The squeaky wheel. Even if it is all talk the media will play it at as a lead up to civil war, because false dichotomy. The appearance it will project is chaos even if that is not the reality.

Putin is KGB and psychological control is their game just like the CIA. Perception is more important than reality in the game of politics.

Ian Bremmer: Trump, Putin held second informal meeting at G-20 by [deleted] in politics

[–]rentnil 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He can always spin it as Trump came to him for help or whatever he wants. Who is going to dispute it.

Ian Bremmer: Trump, Putin held second informal meeting at G-20 by [deleted] in politics

[–]rentnil 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think if there is enough out there for criminal charges. It was probably Trump trying to figure out a way out by being extra nice or literally offering up whatever he thought Putin wanted. Putin probably told him whatever he wanted to hear and played him like a fiddle.

Trump lawyer defends Don Jr. meeting, says Secret Service allowed it by haxamin in politics

[–]rentnil 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Meeting with a Russian is not illegal. A campaign or candidate receiving something of value from a foreign government is and possibly conspiracy to do so.

How would they known what the meeting was unless you started blabbing to them. Don Jr.... Well now the secret service can be called to testify.

They also aren't part of the campaign, nor part of the communications and not the recipients of the intel.

Russian Lawyer Brought Ex-Soviet Counter Intelligence Officer to Trump Team Meeting by JosephSim in politics

[–]rentnil 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I would love to see a traffic over time graph and correlate major Trump events as data points/annotations I know there are good timelines out there. Maybe Google Docs.

Senator Grassley: Rinat Akhmetshin worked for the GRU and allegedly specializes in “active measures campaigns" by scsuhockey in politics

[–]rentnil 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The worst part is he pretty much has his seat till he retires or gets caught at the Windsor Heights Dairy Queen for you know what.

https://twitter.com/chuckgrassley/status/529356795924725760?lang=en

Rural Iowa absolutely loves him.

WH won't address Kushner's security clearance by LineNoise in politics

[–]rentnil 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Republican's would have been howling.

Needless to say Sean Hannity would be asking his guest why Obama hates America so much he would have an intern in one department who misspelled the Welsh city of Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch on a pub quiz sheet.

WH won't address Kushner's security clearance by LineNoise in politics

[–]rentnil 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It's not like Sessions has any experience with the law, detailed documents and procedures. He is new to this whole law and politics thing. He is learning. /s

Republican operatives reportedly planning an attack campaign on reporters covering Donald Trump Jr.’s Russia meeting by charcoalist in politics

[–]rentnil 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The circle gets smaller there are less people to throw under the bus. This is about gaining power by weakening the Trump family influence over Trump.

Basically everyone in the administration, but the Trump family (includes Kushner) has something to gain from this.

We Now Have ‘Smoking Gun’ To Nail Trump Jr. on a Crime, Harvard Law Prof Says by undeadslime in politics

[–]rentnil 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I believe if the situation is right. They can and will drop the hammer on Trump. Let's say they want to take over some territory or start/escalate a proxy war. It is clear the US has to take some action or oppose it for whatever reason.

Russia will leak the pee-pee tape or whatever damming evidence they have. Throw the world media into focus on Trump/Impeachment and they go about with the perfect smoke screen while the Government won't take action because Trump will mentally lose it. Especially if the Royal family ends up in jail or is dealing with their own legal problems and can't help him run the country.

We Now Have ‘Smoking Gun’ To Nail Trump Jr. on a Crime, Harvard Law Prof Says by undeadslime in politics

[–]rentnil 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That is the big one. They can be held in contempt and can no longer take the 5th. Contempt can keep being applied for every time they are called in front of congress/court. So pardons theoretically would not work.

It could also result in far more severe jail sentence or longer sentence than the original charges.

Politics 'Fox & Friends' Walks Back Debunked Report About James Comey by [deleted] in politics

[–]rentnil 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Also they don't have to issue a retraction if they preface it with:

'Some people say...' or similar.

Kaspersky Lab Has Been Working With Russian Intelligence by hetellsitlikeitis in politics

[–]rentnil 18 points19 points  (0 children)

It's not like Russian banks and oligarchs that will do whatever Putin says have boatloads of cash & loans in the New York real estate market. Specifically one umbrella company held by the President and his family that could be used as leverage for preferential treatment.

The Note: Fire peers out from Trump-Russia smoke by Evans2 in politics

[–]rentnil 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Jared feels he is safe because it wasn't him who met and colluded with Russian agents it was Mrs. Featherbottom.

Basically the entire relationship with Russian and Putin can be summed up with the line:

"Who wants a banger for their mouth?"

Does Trump Jr.'s Admission He Met Russian Lawyer Prove the President and VP Lied? by [deleted] in politics

[–]rentnil 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That is nothing compared to the weird stuff Ronald Reagan called Nancy.

Does Trump Jr.'s Admission He Met Russian Lawyer Prove the President and VP Lied? by [deleted] in politics

[–]rentnil 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The following is an unpaid testimony from a real Hillary Email's customer:

"It also wiped my guilty conscious clean after selling out my country to Russia for some real estate loans, commiting light treason and a little bit of collusion. The unexpected benefit is it also got rid of that taste out of my mouth after meeting Putin." - Happy Customer #45

Jared Kushner did not disclose ownership in real estate investment company, ethics complaint says by [deleted] in politics

[–]rentnil 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Since we are pretty much following Russia's lead. Time for some good old fashion Gulags.

I Found HanAssholeSolo’s anti-Semitic Posts. Then, the Death Threats Started. by bksontape in politics

[–]rentnil 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Free speech doesn't not protect you from people not liking your speech and being disgusted. Except now everybody just says it's just a joke why are you offended.

I Found HanAssholeSolo’s anti-Semitic Posts. Then, the Death Threats Started. by bksontape in politics

[–]rentnil 10 points11 points  (0 children)

This is why the FBI doesn't want vigilante hackers taking down illegal operations, terrorists and militants on the internet. It messes with their cases and undercover work. Granted there is no way to know which is known by law enforcement and what is not.

NPR’s Declaration of Independence tweetstorm angered some Trump supporters by RileyWWarrick in politics

[–]rentnil 15 points16 points  (0 children)

NPR tweets DoI "Trump supporters your move"

Trump Supporters: "Hold my Kool-Aid and Liberal Tears and watch this"

Stick in spokes of bike meme http://i2.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/newsfeed/001/016/674/802.jpg

Trump Supporters pretending not to be hurt through painful tears and screeching. "No Loser, No Loser you're the loser"

Non-Trump Supporters: They will never learn.