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Great read, I never knew anything about this. Trumps in trouble.
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Former FBI Director Mueller appointed special counsel for Trump-Russia investigation
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Great read, I never knew anything about this. Trumps in trouble.
Seems that way at face value.
Sunset Samurai
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Karsticles
Member
Has Rosenstein actually done something reprehensible?
I believe trump/pence used him as their initial excuse for firing comey. I may be mistaken, since they have like 5 different stories for it.
Karsticles
Member
I know that happened, but it's not clear to me how much Rosenstein participated in that event. If he was just Trump's excuse, then I don't see why he has to "redeem" himself.
The thing I don't get is why Trump continuously makes himself look guilty. Even if he IS guilty.. What's the point of saying shit like "this is a witch hunt, wah wah there shouldn't be a special counsel" instead of just saying "good, bring it on. Let's be done with this.. I have nothing to hide". I mean if the investigation is inevitable, why not at least PRETEND to be innocent?
It's like he just can't help himself
It's like he just can't help himself
Read the memo that is referenced and judge for yourself:
https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2017/05/rosenstein-letter-annotated/526116/
He claims that he knew Comey was on the way out; so possible he wrote he memo to appear to be loyal to Trump, which actually to me is possibly the worst aspect of the story:
http://www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...te-he-knew-comey-firing-he-wrote-memo-n761666
If he legitimately held these criticisms of Comey, then the memo is fine, it's an opinion, one that previous to recent events was held by most people on the left. But the fact he's trying to make excuses like "Well I knew he was getting fired' smacks of bullshit to me personally. In the end though I feel for anyone who has to deal with this administration; but it's hard to gauge whether someone is an apolitical actor trying to do their job or someone playing politics (who shouldn't be as their position doesn't warrant it.)
It appeals to his base. Someone I know when talking about it quoted "witch hunt" about the entire situation. That said, they also said they believe Trump should be charged if the investigation turns up anything, so I hope the investigation actually can help out with the people that are more general Republicans and less Trump supporters specifically.
F0rneus
Tears in the rain
Sequence breaking. Speedrun of Watergate, remember?
Yeah, I don't think he has. They might've just heard the initial story and concluded that he was complicit, not aware of how fast things have been changing since things moved pretty fast. Kinda wish we could get a mod summary in the OP to clear up confusion.
Honestly; it would be great to have an official news OT that barred reaction gifs, memes, talk of who should be cast in a movie about this, etc.,etc.etc. News + discussion of news. But I don't think that's typical here.
But it seems strange to me that this would appeal to his base when bringing in Mueller is drawing a ton of bipartisan praise. I mean if you wanna use the label "witch hunt", I can see how that riles up the base, but wouldn't you want to at least LOOK like you don't have anything to hide and that you'll cooperate to "bring the witch hunt to a close"?
I dunno. I mean I guess it doesn't really matter because his base eats it all up regardless.
Mr.Shrugglesã
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I just noticed the names on the hats.
Holy shit, this is a great story. Loved this bit:
I cannot wait for all this to unfold.
Karsticles
Member
I have read the memo. But a memo doesn't tell intention, and in the Trump administration things are not always as they seem.
It would help me! Hahah.
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thepotatoman
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His entire life is centered around his image and he uses his gut not his brain to decide basically everything, or he's a genius at PR who understand communications better than everyone else and knows to do the thing that looks incredibly stupid to most people.
More than usual? Is anyone recording them? I'm a sucker for numbers stations. They sound so creepy and cool.
Mr.Shrugglesã
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I didn't think trump would go back to doing radio addresses.
BronsonLee
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Can't stop the signal
Regulus Tera
Romanes Eunt Domus
When's the last time Trump has had to moderate anything in his life? The man is pure id. He has no self control whatsoever
God these right wing comic authors have to be the dumbest people on the planet.... Witch Hunt is not a hunt practiced by witches you imbecile.
I just noticed shadow Obama lol.
They also always need to put names and signs everywhere so their idiot base knows what it is all about. Morons all around.
HP_Wuvcraft
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You know, I don't understand why everyone is so hung up on them being witches.
That's how you know it's a witch hunt.
Mr.Shrugglesã
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I wonder if they hired Hancock to write that on the moon.
The point's supposed to be that it's the witches doing the hunting, so it's backwards. Basically saying "look at these corrupt motherfucking witches hunting our god-emperor Trump, HYPOCRITS!1!"
Or maybe I'm overestimating their intelligence?
texasairhead101
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This is a heck of a read and is inspiring for myself honestly. With a lot of negative thoughts floated around about the country and where it's going when I read this seeing that there are people of this caliber out there gives me chills.
ive been recording for a few hours now actually, i can upload a few
edit - here:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/oxn8x9qbda2wz2q/Shortwave Frequency 208 Unlisted Russian Chat.mp3?dl=0
https://www.dropbox.com/s/uye9afpow21dz12/Shortwave Frequency 209 Russian Numbers Station.mp3?dl=0
https://www.dropbox.com/s/2r7j209bwfe925a/Shortwave Frequency 210 Russian Numbers Station 2.mp3?dl=0
https://www.dropbox.com/s/9mlg27ie7...225 Complete Russian Numbers Station.mp3?dl=0
https://www.dropbox.com/s/jwxumhf6y...cy 213 Extreme Russian Strangeness 2.mp3?dl=0
a phrase that comes up over and over: "United Zero for Three, Revert (?) Game Over"
Ahahaha. I would have never guessed that anyone thought of a witch hunt​ that way. Pretty hilarious.
It's bad because witches are following you... Not because you're the actual witch.
HP_Wuvcraft
Banned
I swear that you all are trying to make go insane with the over-analyzing of the comic.
Mr.Shrugglesã
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It's the facial expressions.
BossDarkseid
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stenbumling
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No one can be this stupid, right? I rather believe that I am the stupid one who doesn't get the 4D joke.
A Serious Man
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That's the joke, turning the phrase "witch hunt" on its ear. I'm not saying it's clever but there is no other possible punch line.
Escape Goat
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lots of comics label their art. It's not a conservative thing. And I assume the writer knows what a witch hunt is, but the Democrats/media had to be the witches.
HP_Wuvcraft
Banned
The comic is not saying that members of the press actually partake in witchcraft....
Yeah somehow that makes no sense to me sorry.
Imperfected
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Labels in political cartoons are fine, they just always go that one label further than they have to and completely insult the reader's intelligence in the process.
Like in this case, "Trump Hunt". There's an "Open Season" poster with Trump's face on it and they've got shotguns. I'm pretty sure anyone could have connected those last two dots.
Like in this case, "Trump Hunt". There's an "Open Season" poster with Trump's face on it and they've got shotguns. I'm pretty sure anyone could have connected those last two dots.
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EdibleKnife
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The fact that this cartoon is confusing so many, including myself, means it's kind of a failure no matter what party the cartoonist supports
When the eventual movie comes out, this part is going to be so awesome.
Trump: "They hired this guy named Mueller. Hah!"
*Adviser becomes wide eyed*
Adviser: "What have you done...."
Now I want a Count of Monte Cristo tale told with Trump interwoven. It turns out that he fucked Mueller over when they were kids.
Trump: "They hired this guy named Mueller. Hah!"
*Adviser becomes wide eyed*
Adviser: "What have you done...."
Now I want a Count of Monte Cristo tale told with Trump interwoven. It turns out that he fucked Mueller over when they were kids.
A Serious Man
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You know guys, Bernie would have interpreted that cartoon correctly.
PataHikari
Banned
But Comey is 6'8", so he gives his team the height advantage.
Imperfected
Member
To be fair, Cheney's lawyers are better known for catching buckshot with their faces and apologizing for it than intimidating others.
Had to look that up. Hot damn.