The First 100 days

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  1. Joe Fan

    Joe Fan 10,000+ Posts

  2. Joe Fan

    Joe Fan 10,000+ Posts

    Obama also pledged to ban his folks from lobbying for 5 years
    But then he broke this promise in the blink of an eye
    And, of course, the corrupt US media never called him on it

    Will be interesting to see if Trump is able to stick with it this time
     
  3. Joe Fan

    Joe Fan 10,000+ Posts


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  4. Joe Fan

    Joe Fan 10,000+ Posts

    One more difference here from Obama
    Trump didnt bow
    Sick of Obama's bowing



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  5. Joe Fan

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  6. Seattle Husker

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    Clearly they've made that decision in the last week.
     
  7. Seattle Husker

    Seattle Husker 10,000+ Posts

    There is an existing Presidential order in place for a 2-yr ban for registered lobbyists. He didn't break the promise. The challenge is and will continue to be the definition of "lobbyist" as like water these individuals will continue to leave government and work for private companies based primarily on their contacts/influence even without the formal role of being a registered lobbyist.
     
  8. Joe Fan

    Joe Fan 10,000+ Posts

    Obama installed had a revolving door for them
    His claims to the contrary were just more hooey

    Time for you to face the facts - Obama was just another liar in office
     
  9. Seattle Husker

    Seattle Husker 10,000+ Posts

    Has Obama made any claims on this topic? The only fact I know is that he signed an executive order for the 2-yr ban that has not been rescinded. Enforcement will be the challenge just as I suspect it was within the Obama administration. I'll be sure to keep an eye out for the first individual that moves from the Heritage Foundation, into the Trump admin then back to the Heritage Foundation.
     
  10. Joe Fan

    Joe Fan 10,000+ Posts

    Russert sort of shoves it right in his face at the outset

     
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  11. Joe Fan

    Joe Fan 10,000+ Posts

    What's the difference between Bigfoot and Obama's failed legacy?


    After 100 days of Trump, Bigfoot may still exist.
     
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  12. Horn6721

    Horn6721 10,000+ Posts

    Was not the problem that BO said he would ban lobbyists from being in his admin?
    Then went out and hired a Slew of them?
    Oh wait I know, it depends on what is is:rolleyes1:
     
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  13. Joe Fan

    Joe Fan 10,000+ Posts

    A new Rasmussen Reports national telephone and online survey finds that 81% of Likely U.S. Voters favor a plan that calls for mandatory deportation of illegal immigrants who have been convicted of a felony in this country.

    http://www.rasmussenreports.com/pub...s_law_sentencing_for_illegal_immigrant_felons

    And 65% support a 5yr mandatory prison sentence for Illegal Immigrants convicted of major felonies who return to US ...
     
  14. Joe Fan

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    Reuters -- Trump says he will issue executive action on first day in office withdrawing US from Trans-Pacific Partnership
     
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  15. Joe Fan

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  16. Joe Fan

    Joe Fan 10,000+ Posts

    Trump bypasses the media filter -- speaks directly to the people

     
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  17. Horn6721

    Horn6721 10,000+ Posts

    Husker.IIRC BO said he would not hire any lobbyists INTO his admin and them promptly hired dozens.
    Perhaps I am wrong? Is so please let me know
     
  18. Horn6721

    Horn6721 10,000+ Posts

    Holey Moley JF
    Is this the first of 2016 forward fireside Chats?
    Trump was not in my top 6
    But he is doing amazing things
    Thanks for that vid
     
  19. horninchicago

    horninchicago 10,000+ Posts

    What a meanie. Where is my safe place?

    Edit: Even though he emphasized making America great for EVERYONE multiple times, the rhetoric will likely still be that of fear mongering from the media and the left. I hope I am wrong. Repeat, for those who don't hear things the first time, I hope I am wrong.
     
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  20. texas_ex2000

    texas_ex2000 2,500+ Posts

    I like it.

    Keep your promises, stay in your lane Donald, listen to Mike Pence, get along with Bernie, and try to hold back on Twitter. You do that, and you'll be fine.
     
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    Last edited: Nov 21, 2016
  21. Hollandtx

    Hollandtx 250+ Posts

    Right now, the Left is in a dither since Melania and Barron will stay in NY and not move in to the White House.
    I must admit it seems like it will be a major inconvenience for people who live there, and will be costly.
    This video will probably be seen as Orwellian...>whispers< "it kind of is. Where was this broadcast from?"
    Can you imagine the freak out if this was played over speakers in stores, parking lots, etc.?
     
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  22. texas_ex2000

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    I heard they'll move to the White House in June after the end of the school year.
     
  23. Seattle Husker

    Seattle Husker 10,000+ Posts

    Yes, he did promise to curb the influence of lobbyists. Per this Washington Post story in 2015 the track record is mixed. Here is another from Politico in which they state that the teeth and fervor of the enforcement of the 2-yr ban weakened over time.

    Incidentally, like much of Trump's rhetoric, his actions aren't necessarily matching his words. Here is some insight into lobbyist influence in his transition team.

    I'll be curious if the 5yr ban that Trump is advocating (Obama had a 2yr ban) will have a similar "waiver" loophole that Obama had. Since Trump hasn't given any detail on whether that 5yr ban is after or before participating in the admin we don't yet know how much teeth his rule will have. Keep in mind that the Heritage Foundation has a central role in Trumps transition and they are by their nature a lobbyist organization.
     
  24. Joe Fan

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  26. Horn6721

    Horn6721 10,000+ Posts

    JF
    How long before Dems criticize even that action?
     
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  27. Joe Fan

    Joe Fan 10,000+ Posts

    Trump Stock Rally Breaks All Time Record

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    Last edited: Nov 22, 2016
  28. Joe Fan

    Joe Fan 10,000+ Posts

    I have mixed feelings

    It's easy to see from Trump's standpoint, though. He wants to go forward, not backwards. He wants to get on with the important stuff.

    For me, I think she is a criminal, and her family and Foundation are a criminal operation. So, I hate the idea of the rich and powerful getting away with it (again). The saving grace here being that we are at least finally done with the Clintons as a political dynasty -- something I am thankful for as we head into Thanksgiving.

    Also, I dont know how the Congress will react. There are still several open hearings. With most things, they would follow the lead of the new head of their Party. But maybe the Clintons are different? We will just have to wait and see what they do. Perhaps Trump will not try and influence them at all on this, just let them do what they were going to do anyway?

    Lastly, maybe Trump has some information on her health that the rest of us do not? In this light, perhaps he was simply showing mercy?
     
  29. texas_ex2000

    texas_ex2000 2,500+ Posts

    I think this is a mistake and don't like it at all. There wasn't anything figurative, like build The Wall, or a malleable position like immigration vetting in this promise. This was a very clear unmistakeable promise into appointing a special prosecutor so that the Law is equal for everyone.

    I think Morning Joe is getting bad info and Kellyanne confirms that. It really doesn't make sense for Trump to have decided this so early. He could have made a definitive decision next summer after the Foundation investigation is done. And there's the possibility that Obama would have pardoned her.
     
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  30. Joe Fan

    Joe Fan 10,000+ Posts

    I guess thats another possible, that he is rope-a-doping BHO on the pardon decision
     
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