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YUP …
YUP ….
It’s gonna get really, really hot ‘in the kitchen’ in the next few minutes and it ain’t gonna chill for a very long time …
America is now in a ‘zone’ it’s never experienced before, even through and since the Civil War ………….
NYT just went ‘live’ …
Please never forget that President Barack Obama never even came close to criticizing or restraining FBI Director Comey ….
Been a weekend.
Seriously ….
…. because now Trump’s options are that or die in jail, for real ……
Thread:) You can just SMELL the desperation:)
Must Read.
https://www.newyorker.com/news/news-desk/michael-cohen-and-the-end-stage-of-the-trump-presidency
“Of course Trump is raging and furious and terrified. Prosecutors are now looking at his core. Cohen was the key intermediary between the Trump family and its partners around the world; he was chief consigliere and dealmaker throughout its period of expansion into global partnerships with sketchy oligarchs. He wasn’t a slick politico who showed up for a few months. He knows everything, he recorded much of it, and now prosecutors will know it, too. It seems inevitable that much will be made public. We don’t know when. We don’t know the precise path the next few months will take. There will be resistance and denial and counterattacks. But it seems likely that, when we look back on this week, we will see it as a turning point. We are now in the end stages of the Trump Presidency.”
No doubt about it …. the only question is – ‘Will Trump be prevented from nuking humanity before he’s arrested?” ….
Getting hotter in that kitchen every few minutes and accelerating ….
Goodnight TOD ….
Good Morning Everyone,
Find the beauty wherever you are.
Correct. Morning everyone. Buckle up!
As if OBAMA had an issue…when he NEVER DID….or were they referring to another REPUBLICAN PRESIDENT? Each day I grow to detest them more
This was obviously expected for a “Democratic” president….not a Republican one. The GOP are never held to the rule of law, they are allowed to go quietly into the night.
I’m so over all their BS. Over it.
“Himself” – trying to pretend Hillary doesn’t exist;
Trying to paint PBO as creating a lawless nation. These hypocritical POS-es.
They only hated that minorities dared to stand up to, much less bring up, police brutality. Under their platform, these scumbags knew anyone they put up there would do their best to reverse that ability.
Good morning, TODville.
Congratulations Future Leaders:)
Inspiring and wonderful message:) I love and miss them every single day….this is their legacy and they certainly make us proud.
I hope we get a lot of good people who can do out in the world and do good thanks to PBO. I would love to see our world move from “me” & “greed” to “WE” and “Helping ALL”.
I watched the Comey interview in its entirety last night and what struck me was how indecisive and non-confrontational Comey appeared to be. I’m sure he’s not indecisive or non-confrontational because you can’t be that way and have taken down mobsters in New York as he’s done as a U.S. prosecutor. But it seemed that in meetings with Trump, Trump dominated those meetings according to Comey. But at the end of the day I believe every word Comey says.
Maybe he did not want to compromise Mr Mueller’s investigation.
Point understood, I just wish when Trump asked him about loyalty he would have told Trump to fuck off which would have been out of character for Mr. Comey.
Thanks Balloon Juice:)
Oh, why not!
Seriously.
Or if you prefer
Good move.
I did not watch Comey’s interview and I’m not going to read his book. But my main question, one which I wish someone would actually ask him, is why now? Why is he publishing and speaking out now at this particular moment in the middle of all these investigations and before midterm elections? I wonder about his intended purpose because it can cut both ways.
GM, TOD ohana.
Started my morning off with replaying the PBS showing of Celebration of American Creativity, one of the last In Performance series of the Obama White House. What a joy to relive our musical history and to see the Arts in its rightful place, celebrated with appreciation and support. The Arts and the Sciences are still alive and fighting fiercely or its existence in the face of the ignorant, base Philistines that are currently in ascendency. All attempts to stifle them have never succeeded because creativity is in the very DNA of humanity, especially in Americans. We will rise again and soon.
Having crazy weather in my part of Florida; it is currently 50 degrees, a bit windy, but the sun is shining, so it is all good. This is the first traditional Spring that we have had in my area in over 50 years and I am actually enjoying it.
Have a great day everyone; remember that no matter how dark these days appear, we are a blessed people and our fates or mostly in our own hands. Meditating on the blessings of my and my family’s lives this morning brought me to tears of gratitude and watching that performance reminded me how intricately woven the A-A people are in the story/culture of this country. We would be a different people altogether if we were not seasoned with the contributions of A-A from the inception of this country. Through it all, we are still here, surviving, thriving, and contributing in ways big and small.
GOP of Paul Ryan: Perpetuate racism to destroy voting rights and the social safety net.
GOP of Donald Trump: Destroy social safety net and voting rights to perpetuate racism. https://t.co/UslkastxJG
— Zeddy (@Zeddary) April 15, 2018
Ryan and McConnell is just as bad as Trump.
Paul Ryan somehow denies this, but he routinely normalized Trump and enabled his takeover of the GOP. It played out right in front of all of us. https://t.co/BAsGpI3M9L pic.twitter.com/ynltB4PpvZ
— Jennifer Bendery (@jbendery) April 15, 2018
When it came out that Trump pressured Comey to drop the Flynn investigation and then fired him when he didn’t, @PRyan excused it all saying “he’s new at this.”
Now @chucktodd asks him whether Comey is honorable, Ryan refuses to answer even on way out. He’s corrupted to the core.
— Jesse Lee (@JesseCharlesLee) April 15, 2018
by using ‘ deficits’
the same deficits that he just exploded with his tax scam?
GET.THE.ENTIRE.PHUCK.OUTTA.HERE.
Another white collar lawyer turns down Trump
By Kara Scannell
Updated 10:57 PM ET, Sun April 15, 2018
Another white collar lawyer has turned down the opportunity to represent President Donald Trump, citing an unidentified conflict, as the President struggles to add to the legal team representing him in the special counsel investigation.
People close to Trump contacted New York attorney Steven Molo, a former prosecutor who specializes in white collar defense and court room litigation, in recent weeks following the departure of attorney John Dowd from Trump’s personal legal team.
Molo is only the latest attorney to receive an invitation to help Trump during special counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation into the 2016 campaign and any possible dealings with Russia. Other lawyers who declined to join Trump’s team include former US Solicitor General Ted Olson; Emmet Flood, who’s worked for multiple presidents; Robert Bennett, Bill Clinton’s attorney in the Paula Jones litigation; and Bob Giuffra, of Sullivan & Cromwell.
Maybe Trump should give Saul Goodman a call.
“Better Call Saul” was a pretty good spin off from breaking bad. Yep, Dolt/Dotard 45 is in need of a criminal lawyer. Just think if America just murdered all drug dealers and mafia types there would be No really good criminal lawyers to contact…..
😆 DON!!!!
The Goodfather comes to mind…
It’s got to be Don Jr, who paid hush money to quiet his affair with some blonde singer.
Having only three clients isn’t all that unusual, Tom Hagen only had one client.
BWA HA HA HA HAH H AH AH AH AH A HA HA HA HA
Hannity’s identity was revealed by an attorney for Cohen during a court hearing in Manhattan, according to the Associated Press, and confirmed by a source familiar with the relationship.
Michael Cohen has 3 clients: Trump, RNC official Elliott Broidy and: SEAN HANNITY! LOL. https://www.axios.com/michael-cohen-3rd-third-client-sean-hannity-4581c096-dc15-46f2-8888-53001f5dfba6.html?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=twsocialshare&utm_campaign=organic
As you may know by now, #3 is SEAN HANNITY. Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha . Karma’s such a bit*h.
Democrats should focus on how to stop this as much as possible:
https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2018/04/top-republican-official-says-trump-won-wisconsin-because-of-voter-id-law/
Arizona, gather your peeps and make this happen:
Good.
Good. I read that people white commented that they too had not purchased anything, was allowed to use the bathroom without purchasing anything, and was never told or asked to buy something for the privileged of sitting there. It was also said the men were NEVER told to buy something or leave. I think they would have either bought something or waited outside. What was so sad they two guys were chatting and laughing with the police right before the white guy they were waiting for showed up. It was at that time, the police put them in handcuffs and took them to jail. Why wouldn’t the manager just say, listen officer all I want is for you to escort them outside. I do not want them arrested. She allowed them to be arrested and spend a night in jail for NO REASON. F her I hope she can’t find a job and has to explain to a future employer what she did to get fired from the last job.
The damages are worldwide, beyond our borders!
Contrast this with the actions of young people all over the world who have been inspired by PBO. Words matter. They liberate and enslave; create and destroy; give life and death. PBO knew the awesome power of words and used them thoughtfully and carefully and made sure that his staff did as well. The msm ignorantly complained about his long, reasoned and well-thought out responses, but look at what they have to deal with now. They helped to bring about the mess we now have in the WH and I have no pity for them.
Canadian media, unlike the US MSM, won’t protect Trump and his MAGAts by ignoring these findings.
Hello TODbots on a Manic Monday Aftern ❤ ❤ n. It was a record falling snow in April in MN, ever. It stared snowing later Friday the 13th in my neck of the woods. It finally stopped before dawn this AM.
Congrats, Doc Bob on your Au ⭐ Furst.
Thank you, NW.
Hey, Amk, Yardarm, LP, LL, Jovie, etc check in once in a blue moon 😉
❤ TODville Community.
OMG OMG OMG
You don’t say…..this is so funny to me.
As the saying goes:
The Guilty always fear accusation.
WE.CAN’T.MAKE.THIS.STUFF.UP.
Add ANOTHER thing that would be struck from a movie script if in it as being ‘ too unrealistic’.
TRUTH continues to be stranger than fiction.
Cohen’s Third Client is SEAN HANNITY!
I started scream/laughing when I found out about this. All of these mofos are drinking from the same fetid well and all of their shit is literally coming out. WooHoo! Let truth continue to come forth and may Karma continue her righteous war.
This actually makes me sad enough to cry. She should be in her natural habitat, surrounded by a gorilla family group giving birth far from human eyes and intervention. No one, person or animal, should give birth or raise a family I any form of captivity. No matter how we try to dress it up, zoos, animal parks, etc. are cruel and unnatural. The best thing that we can do for other animals is to leave them alone and to stop destroying their habitats.
omg she is so tender and loving, heart wrenching beauty.
Very few people did not smile, laugh or feel uncomfortable around PBO. Most everyone who met both of them said the Obama’s put them at ease, they were able to relax and be themselves around the couple. That says a lot about a leader as well as a human being.
Sean.Hannity.Did.Not.Have.A.Business.Relationship.With.That.Cohen.
Now, Don You’ve done it. I almost threw up my nose.
That was so funny to me.
Thank you, Nevertheless 😉
PM May had that “Bitch, please” look on her face.
I cannot stand May. She barely better than Trump.
Of all the lawyers that Hannity could have retained he chose Michael Cohen, it makes perfect sense. After all, Hannity wasn’t looking for legal help, he was looking for a fixer. And to fix what, only Hannity and Cohen and the person that may or may not have received a duffle bag full of money knows.
Shep is the only real reporter on FN. He must be chuckling inside at this revelation.
A quick break from the madness…..
Way to go, Sammie – a creative problem solver! ‘Twould be good to see her idea catching on in schools across the country. Our kids and young people are showing the way in so many ways.
Anyone surprised?
This guy is my man!
Get the popcorn and the wine ready to watch the sideshow,
Totally nailed it, Tally! Trump’s criminal enterprise is being exposed.
Hannity should know that money does not have to pass. The publicity and defense he gave could be considered in kind payment.
Please, please, please IRS take him down soon!
So sick of this sh*t!
I got dinged for taking out some retirement savings to buy a car, and I’m paying that tax right away.
What the hell is wrong with these greedy-ass billionaires?
“I don’t know where he lives, I’ve never seen him before. In fact, he was just passing by the studio, so I was told, and somehow waved at me.”
We all know that payment can come in many other forms other than money. The mofo has been outed and related information will be coming out soon.
Wow! Basically, Sean Hannity just called Michael Cohen and his lawyers liars.
Oh, boy! It was too early to think that there would be no more scandals.
So is Quday Jr considered a Cohen client or are ALL the Trumps rolled up in one account.
Trump can go pound the table but the other signatories are sticking with the deal.
Oh, oh!
The truth will eventually come out.
New post.
https://theobamadiary.com/2018/04/16/making-an-enormous-difference/
This made me cry.