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You are here: Home / Economics / C.R.E.A.M. / Evening Round-Up Open Thread: The GOP, Party of White Collar Criminals

Evening Round-Up Open Thread: The GOP, Party of White Collar Criminals

by Anne Laurie|  April 13, 20188:29 pm| 106 Comments

This post is in: C.R.E.A.M., Hail to the Hairpiece, Open Threads, Republican Venality, Trump Crime Cartel, Ever Get The Feeling You've Been Cheated?

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The Mueller investigation keeps revealing, first with Manafort and now with Cohen and I think ultimately with Trump, that there is a ton of un-prosecuted white collar crime in America.

— Matthew Yglesias (@mattyglesias) April 13, 2018

Now, I’m not saying it’s all Republicans (she said, sanctimoniously), but there does seem to be something about that group’s cultural norms which encourages rule-breaking. Perhaps it is a failure of their upbringing, or they might be genetically inclined towards criminality…

Breaking: RNC deputy finance chair resigns after reports of $1.6 million payment to Playboy Playmate https://t.co/zVSFdhf9NG

— Cristiano Lima (@viaCristiano) April 13, 2018

Lots going on in this scoop. Big RNC fundraiser Elliott Broidy kept an ex-Playboy model on a paid sexual-services retainer. She got pregnant. Trump lawyer Michael Cohen negotiated a $1.6m hush-money payout. She had an abortion. https://t.co/fLC8Scky9t

— Daniel Nasaw (@danielnasaw) April 13, 2018

has Kevin Williamson called for Elliott Broidy to be executed yet?

— Zeddy (@Zeddary) April 13, 2018

Why did @StormyDaniels get only a tenth of this for her NDA? https://t.co/onyH32JqMH

— Daniel W. Drezner (@dandrezner) April 13, 2018


(My guess: Donald Trump has only a tenth, or less, of Briody’s wealth!)

And Broidy is reportedly under investigation by Mueller for his ties to unregistered United Arab Emirates fixer (and convicted pedophile) George Nader. Swell bunch. https://t.co/jvXVbBhEDg

— Zeddy (@Zeddary) April 13, 2018

It’s like RNC finance committee is a street gang where you have to sleep with a playmate & pay hush money to join https://t.co/9Rf7boYmZO

— Laura Rozen (@lrozen) April 13, 2018


someone or someones have a lot of compromising, blackmailable info on the RNC. https://t.co/YSzB137uPO

— Laura Rozen (@lrozen) April 13, 2018

Did anyone work on the campaign, then at the RNC, then on the inaugural committee, and have years of working w & laundering money for Russian & Ukrainian intel & oligarchs?

Oh yeah, Rick Gates https://t.co/XFtXO26xCK

— Dana Houle (@DanaHoule) April 13, 2018


RICK GATES! There’s a name we’d almost forgotten, in the news torrent…

To recap: RNC finance chair Steve Wynn resigned after sexual harassment allegations. RNC deputy finance chair Elliott Broidy paid a $1.6M settlement to a Playboy model he impregnated. RNC deputy finance chair Michael Cohen had his offices raided by the FBI. Paging @GOPChairwoman.

— Matt McDermott (@mattmfm) April 13, 2018

Also, as a follow-up — seeing how you pressured Democrats to give back the money Weinstein donated, when are you going to demand your own party give back the money Wynn, Cohen and Broidy raked in? https://t.co/naJ1d44qCU

— Kevin M. Kruse (@KevinMKruse) April 13, 2018

Given the Broidy news, good story to break right now: America First Action Super PAC is refusing to return a hefty contribution from Steve Wynn: https://t.co/eUG86t1W2i

— Kate Brannen (@K8brannen) April 13, 2018

What’s that proverb from (what they claim is) their sacred text? He that maketh haste to be rich shall not be innocent…

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  1. 1.

    lamh36

    April 13, 2018 at 8:32 pm

    @cmclymer
    Talked to a friend with an ear deep in GOP leadership circles. Asked them what their read is on Rosenstein/Mueller situation.

    “All the scuttlebutt has Rosenstein fired in the next 48 hours.”

    Keep your head on a swivel, folks, and be prepared to raise hell.

    5:27 PM – Apr 13, 2018

  2. 2.

    lamh36

    April 13, 2018 at 8:32 pm

    @sarahkendzior
    60m60 minutes ago
    More Sarah Kendzior Retweeted Mooneen
    Notably, Christopher Steele was so worried that the FBI had been compromised (in Trump’s favor) that he stopped cooperating with the FBI

    @mpkennison
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    Replying to @sarahkendzior
    Turns out that dossier is pretty reliable. It’s pretty bad when Christopher Steele was more concerned about our democracy than our own Congress

    https://twitter.com/sarahkendzior/status/984936708104966144

  3. 3.

    The Dangerman

    April 13, 2018 at 8:34 pm

    Hey, maybe Trump WILL be the reason the swamp gets drained, at least a little bit; wasn’t the way he planned, of course, but I’m a results oriented kinda guy.

    News is fast and furious tonight. I shoulda stocked up on popcorn.

  4. 4.

    Elizabelle

    April 13, 2018 at 8:34 pm

    A reader commenter on a NYTimes thread suggested Team Mueller stay together and prosecute other white collar crime; not a bad idea. The rich have had a different system for years, and can afford legal talent to evade or greatly reduce their exposure.

    That has to stop.

  5. 5.

    FlyingToaster

    April 13, 2018 at 8:34 pm

    @lamh36: I’d be shocked if he dared. At this point, I’m betting a a nuke in Syria.

  6. 6.

    The Dangerman

    April 13, 2018 at 8:35 pm

    @lamh36:

    All the scuttlebutt has Rosenstein fired in the next 48 hours.

    I wonder how many Deputy AG’s Trump will have to send packing to get the one that fires Mueller? Those will be helluva job interviews for those interested in the job. One qual only; fire the SC.

  7. 7.

    The Dangerman

    April 13, 2018 at 8:37 pm

    @FlyingToaster:

    I’m betting a a nuke in Syria.

    While a nuke ain’t gonna happen (at least not Syria), there is about to be one amazing Wag The Dog.

    Now, Iran and a nuke? Now we can talk.

  8. 8.

    The Dangerman

    April 13, 2018 at 8:38 pm

    ETA: Everyone at the salad bar at Applebee’s?

    ETA: Hold it. I clicked edit. DIdn’t I? I’m one beer in to the Friday so I don’t recall.

  9. 9.

    Baud

    April 13, 2018 at 8:39 pm

    He that maketh haste to be rich shall not be innocent…

    So many different translations at your link. Who knows what god really believes?

  10. 10.

    patrick ii

    April 13, 2018 at 8:39 pm

    I think Michael Avenatti should have his own show on MSNBC. He has been on at least one show every night for the last two weeks. And its been must see TV.

  11. 11.

    Marcopolo

    April 13, 2018 at 8:39 pm

    Lisa Green, Esq. on Chris Hayes: Cohen appears to be a central player in an NDA Industrial Complex. Ha ha.

  12. 12.

    TenguPhule

    April 13, 2018 at 8:40 pm

    @Elizabelle:

    The rich have had a different system for years, and can afford legal talent to evade or greatly reduce their exposure.

    All registered Republicans on the rich list should be given a choice.

    Total asset forfeiture. Or Tumbrels.

  13. 13.

    TenguPhule

    April 13, 2018 at 8:40 pm

    @Baud:

    Who knows what god really believes?

    Baud Knows.

  14. 14.

    Cheryl Rofer

    April 13, 2018 at 8:41 pm

    Trump to provide statement on Syria in 30 minutes

    — Ragıp Soylu (@ragipsoylu) April 14, 2018

  15. 15.

    Baud

    April 13, 2018 at 8:41 pm

    @TenguPhule: Oh, good campaign slogan.

  16. 16.

    Rommie

    April 13, 2018 at 8:42 pm

    @FlyingToaster: It’s still hyperbole that Trump would ever go President Ren, but it wouldn’t be a shock either.

  17. 17.

    TenguPhule

    April 13, 2018 at 8:42 pm

    @FlyingToaster:

    At this point, I’m betting a a nuke in Syria.

    Too much risk of being effective action.

    Cruise missiles against Yemen. Because “hey why not” has been the Trump motto towards international affairs.

  18. 18.

    TenguPhule

    April 13, 2018 at 8:43 pm

    @Cheryl Rofer: I can see this day can only go downhill from here.

  19. 19.

    Dave

    April 13, 2018 at 8:43 pm

    @The Dangerman: When I’m feeling doe-eyed and Pollyanish that’s my take. HEC wins in 2016 we have another devastating 2018 midterm because let’s face it GOP along with the media would turn what tea she drinks into a massive scandal. 2020 is lost even more crazy redistricting locks in GOP congressional control. Trump winning may actually be the carastrophic event that changes things assuming of course that catastrophic event doesn’t kill us all or totally tear the country apart. Of course there is also Supreme Court, thanks a lot Mitch, and all the damage done in the meantime but like I said if I’m being all doe eyed and hopeful this may actually work out. The heighten the contradiction idiots may have been accidentally right this one, and only one, time

  20. 20.

    David ??Merry Christmas?? Koch

    April 13, 2018 at 8:44 pm

    @TenguPhule: Bo Baud Knows Politics

  21. 21.

    dmsilev

    April 13, 2018 at 8:45 pm

    @Cheryl Rofer: Oh boy. That cannot cannot cannot be good.

  22. 22.

    germy

    April 13, 2018 at 8:45 pm

    @Cheryl Rofer:

    Trump to provide statement on Syria in 30 minutes

    Maybe he’ll fire Rosenstein during the statement. You know how his mind wanders.

  23. 23.

    Elizabelle

    April 13, 2018 at 8:45 pm

    @Cheryl Rofer: An actual statement? Not just a tweet? How presidential.

  24. 24.

    Marcopolo

    April 13, 2018 at 8:45 pm

    Breaking: Word on Twitter is a strike decision has been made on Syria. Trump to make statement in next 30 mins.

  25. 25.

    germy

    April 13, 2018 at 8:46 pm

    @Dave:

    The heighten the contradiction idiots may have been accidentally right this one, and only one, time

    But so much collateral damage.

  26. 26.

    Roger Moore

    April 13, 2018 at 8:46 pm

    Reports coming on Twitter that something big is going on WRT Syria. I guess an immediate distraction was necessary.

  27. 27.

    Baud

    April 13, 2018 at 8:46 pm

    @germy: I hope he doesn’t bomb Rosenstein.

  28. 28.

    JGabriel

    April 13, 2018 at 8:46 pm

    @The Dangerman:

    Everyone at the salad bar at Applebee’s?

    This IS the salad bar at Applebee’s.

  29. 29.

    David ??Merry Christmas?? Koch

    April 13, 2018 at 8:47 pm

    NEW YORK (AP) — Popcorn futures post sizable gains in after hour trading on news Michael Cohen was in Prague paying hush money to hackers who broke into Democratic servers during the 2016 election.

  30. 30.

    Cheryl Rofer

    April 13, 2018 at 8:47 pm

    Fox & Friends host @ainsleyearhardt: Military strikes in #Syria could be useful to divert attention from the unflattering portrayal of President Trump contained in @Comey’s book. pic.twitter.com/Ohk2Qg7DcR

    — ?️ QmAn (@QmAn_2005) April 13, 2018

  31. 31.

    lamh36

    April 13, 2018 at 8:47 pm

    @michaeldweiss
    4m4 minutes ago
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    Pay close attention to targets in forthcoming US strikes on Syria. Will tell you a lot about the faction that won the debate in the WH and also will telegraph future US plans in the country. Will live-tweet as best I can.

    https://twitter.com/michaeldweiss/status/984955358320971776

  32. 32.

    germy

    April 13, 2018 at 8:47 pm

    Washington Post:

    Trump administration clips the wings of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act

    In an opinion benefiting oil companies and others, guidance to federal wildlife police says a 100-year-old law can no longer be used to hold companies accountable for bird deaths unless killing birds was the “underlying purpose” of the activity that caused them.

  33. 33.

    Elizabelle

    April 13, 2018 at 8:47 pm

    @Dave: I am looking for that silver lining too. Some people have to live how bad it can get. Sad!

    This has to destroy a lot of the media industrial complex too. They are Republican enablers and feed off ugliness and controversy. How juvenile they are.

  34. 34.

    Davey C

    April 13, 2018 at 8:48 pm

    Not entirely sure why, but I feel very nervous about everything that’s happening right now.

  35. 35.

    Baud

    April 13, 2018 at 8:48 pm

    @Cheryl Rofer: Seems odd to divert attention on a weekend, though.

  36. 36.

    Marcopolo

    April 13, 2018 at 8:49 pm

    @Marcopolo: See Cheryl beat us all to the punch.

  37. 37.

    Adam L Silverman

    April 13, 2018 at 8:49 pm

    I’m back from dinner, anything going on?

  38. 38.

    Chet Murthy

    April 13, 2018 at 8:49 pm

    @Dave:

    The heighten the contradiction idiots may have been accidentally right this one, and only one, time

    The fackin’ Lenin-corpse-felchers will never, ever let us forget it, if this transpires.

  39. 39.

    Elizabelle

    April 13, 2018 at 8:49 pm

    @Baud: Yeah. And he hasn’t fled down to Florida yet. The sacrifices that man makes.

  40. 40.

    Dave

    April 13, 2018 at 8:50 pm

    @germy: Yep so damned much. And that’s why it’s my shiny happy take where I pretend everything will work out.

  41. 41.

    Marcopolo

    April 13, 2018 at 8:50 pm

    @Baud: Who knows, if it’s sending missles maybe Rosenstein will be attached to one? It’s Trump anything’s possible.

  42. 42.

    germy

    April 13, 2018 at 8:51 pm

    @Adam L Silverman: Besides the Migratory Bird Treaty Act?

  43. 43.

    Baud

    April 13, 2018 at 8:51 pm

    @Dave:

    The heighten the contradiction idiots may have been accidentally right this one, and only one, time

    The problem isn’t the theory. The problem is that its never a better alternative than avoiding the problem in the first place.

  44. 44.

    Elizabelle

    April 13, 2018 at 8:51 pm

    @Cheryl Rofer: They look like high end realtors.

    It’s tragic, the power that the worst among us have. Kakistocracy on a couch.

  45. 45.

    TenguPhule

    April 13, 2018 at 8:51 pm

    @Adam L Silverman:

    I’m back from dinner, anything going on?

    World War III, apparently.

  46. 46.

    JWR

    April 13, 2018 at 8:51 pm

    @Cheryl Rofer:

    Trump to provide statement on Syria in 30 minutes

    Buckle up, world.

  47. 47.

    Baud

    April 13, 2018 at 8:51 pm

    @Adam L Silverman: War!

  48. 48.

    lamh36

    April 13, 2018 at 8:52 pm

    @MikevWUSA
    9m9 minutes ago
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    #BREAKING – United States to hit Syria. President Trump to deliver statement in approximately 30 minutes
    @WUSA9 @CBSNews

  49. 49.

    NotMax

    April 13, 2018 at 8:52 pm

    re: the headline

    The GOP, Party of White Collar Power Criminals

  50. 50.

    dmsilev

    April 13, 2018 at 8:52 pm

    @Davey C:

    Not entirely sure why, but I feel very nervous about everything that’s happening right now.

    “President Donald Trump” is probably why.

  51. 51.

    Waldo

    April 13, 2018 at 8:52 pm

    So Rosenstein gets the ax, then Mueller. Then what? A Trump loyalist takes over the investigation and declares Trump the least crooked prez ever. The “deep state” leaks more damning evidence. Twitler whines about it. Rinse and repeat until 2020?

  52. 52.

    TenguPhule

    April 13, 2018 at 8:53 pm

    Oh Gods, not another McCarthy era.

  53. 53.

    MomSense

    April 13, 2018 at 8:53 pm

    @Davey C:

    Yes, this is a precarious time.

  54. 54.

    dmsilev

    April 13, 2018 at 8:53 pm

    Trump is going to find out that Wag The Dog doesn’t work well on breeds with docked tails.

  55. 55.

    jl

    April 13, 2018 at 8:53 pm

    ” Mueller investigation keeps revealing…. there is a ton of un-prosecuted white collar crime in America. ”

    MY didn’t know that already? Do tell.

    My own sensible bothsidesdoit balanced moderate political self started crumbling during the Bush I administration, when I had a hard time distinguishing between what the GOP was doing and corporate white collar crime.

    I still mistrust the political and money establishments of both Dems and GOP, but realize that the GOP is miles worse in pretty much every way. And damn, I saw a tweet from Chuck D recently saying the same thing. Hey, call me a crazy radical, I guess.

  56. 56.

    MisterForkbeard

    April 13, 2018 at 8:54 pm

    @The Dangerman: I bet the plan is “declare Rosenstein is fired and dare everyone to treat him like he still works there.”

    Basically, fuck the details, we’re just going to fire him by fiat and threaten everyone into pretending it’s normal and okay.

  57. 57.

    Tilda Swintons Bald Cap

    April 13, 2018 at 8:54 pm

    @Waldo: Yes.

  58. 58.

    piratedan

    April 13, 2018 at 8:55 pm

    @Adam L Silverman: nah… not really, just imminent missile strikes in the middle east and another likely firing of a high ranking DOJ official in the aftermath that all of the fucking dots are about connected leaving little doubt to our worst fears about the election of 2016 and who orchestrated and funded the operation and the aims of those who perpetrated it.

    Our media dares not call it for the treason that it is or point the accusatory finger on those who benefited.

    so in short, its Friday night… I might go see a movie.

  59. 59.

    T S

    April 13, 2018 at 8:55 pm

    @Adam L Silverman: Nothing 25 gin and tonics can’t help a person forget about.

  60. 60.

    The Dangerman

    April 13, 2018 at 8:55 pm

    @Waldo:

    Rinse and repeat until 2020?

    2024. Trump would be more than happy to win the same way (i.e., Russia).

  61. 61.

    JGabriel

    April 13, 2018 at 8:56 pm

    @Elizabelle:

    They look like high end realtors.

    Maybe Earhardt. The other two look distinctly low-rent to me, though.

  62. 62.

    Roger Moore

    April 13, 2018 at 8:56 pm

    @TenguPhule:

    All registered Republicans on the rich list should be given a choice.

    Total asset forfeiture. Or Tumbrels.

    I would assume we’ll just expropriate their estates, so what’s the point of giving them the choice?

  63. 63.

    trollhattan

    April 13, 2018 at 8:57 pm

    @Cheryl Rofer:
    “Useful” doing some heavy lifting there.

  64. 64.

    T S

    April 13, 2018 at 8:58 pm

    @The Dangerman: On a purely physical level, I’m not sure he can make it. Trump-ISM though, might….

  65. 65.

    debbie

    April 13, 2018 at 8:58 pm

    @Davey C:

    Nah. Putin has had plenty of time to get his stuff out of the missles’ way.

  66. 66.

    NotMax

    April 13, 2018 at 8:58 pm

    Firing porn gets old real fast.

  67. 67.

    jl

    April 13, 2018 at 8:58 pm

    And yes, I too am very concerned about the NDA hush money gender pay gap. Shameful.

  68. 68.

    rikyrah

    April 13, 2018 at 8:58 pm

    I went back to where Bertrand said that Cohen was there to meet hackers.
    The look on Hayes ‘face.
    BWA HA HA HA ??

  69. 69.

    David ??Merry Christmas?? Koch

    April 13, 2018 at 8:59 pm

    Donald J. Trump
    ‏Verified account @realDonaldTrump
    5 Sep 2013

    AGAIN, TO OUR VERY FOOLISH LEADER, DO NOT ATTACK SYRIA – IF YOU DO MANY VERY BAD THINGS WILL HAPPEN & FROM THAT FIGHT THE U.S. GETS NOTHING!

    4,354 replies 84,487 retweets 65,123 likes

    Donald J. Trump
    ‏Verified account @realDonaldTrump
    7 Sep 2013

    President Obama, do not attack Syria. There is no upside and tremendous downside. Save your “powder” for another (and more important) day!

    869 replies 7,655 retweets 4,307 likes

    Donald J. Trump
    ‏Verified account @realDonaldTrump
    3 Sep 2013

    For all of those fools that want to attack Syria, the U.S.has lost the vital element of surprise-so stupid-could be a disaster!

    214 replies 731 retweets 426 likes

    Donald J. Trump
    ‏Verified account @realDonaldTrump
    5 Sep 2013

    All former Bush administration officials should have zero standing on Syria. Iraq was a waste of blood & treasure.

    730 replies 2,485 retweets 2,710 likes

    There’s a tweet for everything

  70. 70.

    Adam L Silverman

    April 13, 2018 at 9:00 pm

    @germy: That’ll be challenged in court on Monday.

  71. 71.

    Cheryl Rofer

    April 13, 2018 at 9:00 pm

    @Adam L Silverman: I am looking for a live stream of Trump’s statement, but no luck so far.

  72. 72.

    Marcopolo

    April 13, 2018 at 9:01 pm

    Anyone think the attack is underway already?

  73. 73.

    trollhattan

    April 13, 2018 at 9:01 pm

    @Baud:
    “What is it good for?”*

    *a.k.a. working title of War and Peace.

  74. 74.

    OGLiberal

    April 13, 2018 at 9:02 pm

    Son of a bitch is pre-empting Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D!

  75. 75.

    Cheryl Rofer

    April 13, 2018 at 9:02 pm

    This is purely speculation: However I would have to imagine the strikes have begun or are beginning as we speak. It would be tactically stupid to make an announcement any period of time before doing so.

    — Glytch (@GlytchTech) April 14, 2018

  76. 76.

    Marcopolo

    April 13, 2018 at 9:02 pm

    @Marcopolo: And bingo!

  77. 77.

    lamh36

    April 13, 2018 at 9:02 pm

    Ya’ll will have to tell me what Chumps says exactly…I have manage to not hear the man speak unless I have been forced…and I plan to continue to never hearing it if I don’t have to.

  78. 78.

    Cheryl Rofer

    April 13, 2018 at 9:03 pm

    Trump says he ordered armed forces to launch precision strikes in Syria, in conjunction with France and England

    — Maggie Haberman (@maggieNYT) April 14, 2018

  79. 79.

    JWR

    April 13, 2018 at 9:03 pm

    So far, just confirmation that an attack is imminent, or already underway.

  80. 80.

    MisterForkbeard

    April 13, 2018 at 9:03 pm

    @rikyrah: In what way? Be sure I’m not sure if that’s better or worse for Trump if Cohen was meeting hackers or other officials.

    Also, what does hush money for hackers mean in this case? Paying them to keep quiet about Trump’s own problems? Keeping quiet about their part in the campaign?

  81. 81.

    TenguPhule

    April 13, 2018 at 9:04 pm

    @Roger Moore:

    I would assume we’ll just expropriate their estates, so what’s the point of giving them the choice?

    Religious Irony.

  82. 82.

    Mandalay

    April 13, 2018 at 9:04 pm

    @Marcopolo:

    Anyone think the attack is underway already?

    It is definitely already underway.

    Rosenstein’s coffee mug and the photo of his wife have just been put in a cardboard box by security. They’re about to pry open the drawers of his desk.

  83. 83.

    trollhattan

    April 13, 2018 at 9:04 pm

    @David ??Merry Christmas?? Koch:
    So classic they should be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

  84. 84.

    Cheryl Rofer

    April 13, 2018 at 9:04 pm

    Breaking: loud explosions heard in Damascus city

    — Within Syria (@WithinSyriaBlog) April 14, 2018

  85. 85.

    Adam L Silverman

    April 13, 2018 at 9:04 pm

    @Cheryl Rofer: I just put it up in a new thread. We’ve got you covered!

  86. 86.

    lamh36

    April 13, 2018 at 9:04 pm

    @Bakari_Sellers
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    We are ordering a military strike without a Secretary of State.

    8:02 PM – 13 Apr 2018
    https://twitter.com/Bakari_Sellers/status/984960023947341825

  87. 87.

    Chet Murthy

    April 13, 2018 at 9:04 pm

    @Cheryl Rofer: Fuck. I had -so- hoped that our allies would tell him where to get off. Ugh.

  88. 88.

    TenguPhule

    April 13, 2018 at 9:05 pm

    @Cheryl Rofer:

    It would be tactically stupid to make an announcement any period of time before doing so.

    Attacks will begin after Trump finishes then.

  89. 89.

    Adam L Silverman

    April 13, 2018 at 9:05 pm

    @TenguPhule: I’ll be off to work then!

  90. 90.

    Cheryl Rofer

    April 13, 2018 at 9:05 pm

    Trump: “This massacre was a significant escalation in a pattern of chemical weapons use by that very terrible regime.”

    — Jack Detsch (@JackDetsch_ALM) April 14, 2018

  91. 91.

    Cheryl Rofer

    April 13, 2018 at 9:06 pm

    Fascinating that there was a Deputies Committee meeting late this afternoon on Syria. Usually that happens and then a Principals meeting and then POTUS. Now, we sprint to a Presidential statement. Seems odd to me. Tells me POTUS/NSC just jammed decision on DoD.

    — Kelly Magsamen (@kellymagsamen) April 14, 2018

  92. 92.

    Elizabelle

    April 13, 2018 at 9:06 pm

    He has some nice pee-yellow roses over his left shoulder.

    And he looks calm. Guess there’s still time to go off script, though.

  93. 93.

    trollhattan

    April 13, 2018 at 9:06 pm

    @Cheryl Rofer:
    Thanks Maggie. France in charge of flinging stinky cheese.

  94. 94.

    Elizabelle

    April 13, 2018 at 9:06 pm

    http://www.washingtonpost.com has a feed.

  95. 95.

    TenguPhule

    April 13, 2018 at 9:06 pm

    @Adam L Silverman: Always look at that silver lining.

  96. 96.

    trollhattan

    April 13, 2018 at 9:08 pm

    @Cheryl Rofer:
    “Very terrible” far less strident than how he described Comey.

  97. 97.

    efgoldman

    April 13, 2018 at 9:24 pm

    @Cheryl Rofer:

    It would be tactically stupid to make an announcement any period of time before doing so.

    And?

  98. 98.

    Omnes Omnibus

    April 13, 2018 at 9:25 pm

    @trollhattan: Limburger is from a region now divided between Belgium, the Netherlands, and Germany. Oh, and Monroe, Wisconsin.

  99. 99.

    different-church-lady

    April 13, 2018 at 9:46 pm

    These must be the “party of family values” values I keep hearing so much about.

  100. 100.

    BroD

    April 13, 2018 at 9:51 pm

    Yeah, ok, you dropped some bombs on Syria. Now, about the collusion with Russia….

  101. 101.

    mainmata

    April 13, 2018 at 9:59 pm

    @The Dangerman: Also, remember that under the rules, a special counsel can appeal his dismissal to the courts which, for sure, would overturn a dismissal because there’s no except obstruction of justice.

  102. 102.

    Ruckus

    April 13, 2018 at 10:17 pm

    @different-church-lady:
    Not exactly a party that I’d want to attend. Or a family that I’d want to stay a part of.

  103. 103.

    randy khan

    April 13, 2018 at 10:36 pm

    @Dave:

    The heighten the contradiction idiots may have been accidentally right this one, and only one, time

    I don’t think they were talking about the contradictions between sane, honest people in government and raving lunatic criminals, though.

    And that’s not just snark. A lot of the really terrible substantive action in this Administration is well beneath the radar for most of the population, and what the “heighten the contradictions” crowd never understood is that even the people who are being massively harmed by a Republican-controlled government do not necessarily make the connection. In addition, as a general principle, losing an election pushes a party closer to the perceived center, not further out. (This particular era appears to be an exception, but it’s not the way you’d bet.) It’s unfortunate, to say the least, but it’s still true.

  104. 104.

    Quaker in a Basement

    April 13, 2018 at 11:04 pm

    Whose $1.6 mil? Broider’s own money?

    That’s not very Republican.

  105. 105.

    David ??Merry Christmas?? Koch

    April 14, 2018 at 12:59 am

    @Anne Laurie:

    Perhaps it is a failure of their upbringing, or they might be genetically inclined towards criminality…

    Yup. If minorities had did this, the usual suspects in the media would be screaming about “personal responsibility”. If white liberals had did this, the usual suspects in the media would be screaming about the 60s and permissiveness and school prayer.

  106. 106.

    David ??Merry Christmas?? Koch

    April 14, 2018 at 1:00 am

    @Quaker in a Basement: Yeah, they usual get a government bailout.

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