Trump takes the 5th

[el Jeffe]

Based on how his administration added to the debt, before the pandemic even began, I think it's safe to say that reducing the debt by a single dollar was never actually a goal of his. Simple math indeed.

... and it's hard to forget about that "Mexico's gonna pay for it" pledge.

Yet it is fine that the current demented fellow has started to finish the wall even though he promised he would not adde a single foot to it? I guess that doesn’t matter since we have an invasion of illegal migrants crossing the border every day. While you may think it is safe to say, your conjecture is not fact. Simple truth indeed.

 

[n_huffhines]

You might be changing your tune about that in the next 18 months or so.

Why? Are we going to like inflation even more in 2024?

 

[luthervol]

Yet it is fine that the current demented fellow has started to finish the wall even though he promised he would not adde a single foot to it? I guess that doesn’t matter since we have an invasion of illegal migrants crossing the border every day. While you may think it is safe to say, your conjecture is not fact. Simple truth indeed.

You guys realize the wall would not have been such a divisive issue had Trump not intentionally made it so. Right?

 

[el Jeffe]

You seem confident. What do you know about what's in those boxes and why Trump wouldn't turn them over to the archives that we don't?

Well, I would wager he knows as much as you do.

 

[0nelilreb]

It took Edison over 1000 attempts before people were actually able to see the light.

Edison only improved on an existing product that people were already seeing .

 

[luthervol]

Edison only improved on an existing product that people were already seeing .

Well, perseverance eventually paid off....I believe that is the moral of the story.

 

[volinbham]

You guys realize the wall would not have been such a divisive issue had Trump not intentionally made it so. Right?

Wait - people intentionally opposed the wall because Trump made the issue divisive and if he hadn't they would have supported it? What the hell ever happened to doing the right thing instead of governing by spite.

 

[norrislakevol]

Why? Are we going to like inflation even more in 2024?

We will shed jobs during a recession. They fed is playing a dangerous game with interest rates, and with inflation already in place people are cutting back on spending. That means job losses.

 

[0nelilreb]

You guys realize the wall would not have been such a divisive issue had Trump not intentionally made it so. Right?

Ok … so why on earth would anyone with any brain cells use the FBI to set a historical precedent right before midterms knowing what the outcome would be for a political base ?

 

[Carl Pickens]

Well at least maybe some people will realize Trump is shady and all this isn't some grand conspiracy against him. Innocent people prove their innocence, not take the 5th.

 

[GoBigOrangeUT]

Ok … so why on earth would anyone with any brain cells use the FBI to set a historical precedent right before midterms knowing what the outcome would be for a political base ?

There are ~40% of voters who will vote for him no matter what. This probably didn’t move the needle for the moderates or swing voters. Now if nothing comes of it, it will be quite beneficial to Trump.

 

[Carl Pickens]

I prefer "horrendously despicable human". He proves it yet again.

Go change your pants Mr. Soppy Stanky Drawers

 

[0nelilreb]

Well, perseverance eventually paid off....I believe that is the moral of the story.

Yeah or that if you “ borrow “ enough ideas from others , you can eventually become Uber wealthy .

 

[0nelilreb]

There are ~40% of voters who will vote for him no matter what. This probably didn’t move the needle for the moderates or swing voters. Now if nothing comes of it, it will be quite beneficial to Trump.

We already know the ones who won’t vote for him , the only gains will come from this political stunt . It was a bone headed move .

 

[n_huffhines]

We will shed jobs during a recession. They fed is playing a dangerous game with interest rates, and with inflation already in place people are cutting back on spending. That means job losses.

The numbers ebb and flow with the strength of the economy. I also like the option of paying illegals $11/hr to do an $11/hr job instead of closing retail stores at random hours because they can't get people to work at $15/hr. Labor costs increasing is a reason for inflation. Lowering labor costs is a way to combat inflation.

 

[Orangeburst]

The numbers ebb and flow with the strength of the economy. I also like the option of paying illegals $11/hr to do an $11/hr job instead of closing retail stores at random hours because they can't get people to work at $15/hr. Labor costs increasing is a reason for inflation. Lowering labor costs is a way to combat inflation.

Didnt you support raising Min wage to $15/hour?

 

[GoBigOrangeUT]

Didnt you support raising Min wage to $15/hour?

Huff? I strongly doubt that lol

 

[zeppelin128]

I disagree... I can't think of anyone who is as egotistical and habitually dishonest as Donald Trump. He is cartoon-ish in his insecurities.

Ted Cruz and Marsha Blackburn are up there with the Donald. Maybe Lindsey Graham too, his definition of principles is whatever direction the wind is blowing that day.
Le Bern has the egotistical part down pat, but he's not dishonest. Crazy old socialist has been a crazy old socialist since the 60s. He's consistent, I'll give him that.

 

[0nelilreb]

Ted Cruz and Marsha Blackburn are up there with the Donald. Maybe Lindsey Graham too, his definition of principles is whatever direction the wind is blowing that day.
Le Bern has the egotistical part down pat, but he's not dishonest. Crazy old socialist has been a crazy old socialist since the 60s. He's consistent, I'll give him that.

One could very easily make the argument that Hillary is just as egotistical, self centered , and horrendous as Trump also .

 

[GoBigOrangeUT]

One could very easily make the argument that Hillary is just as egotistical, self centered , and horrendous as Trump also .

It’s a very easy argument to make because it’s true.

 

[0nelilreb]

It’s a very easy argument to make because it’s true.

I never could figure out how she didn’t adopt Bills likability traits .

 

[Majors]

You guys realize the wall would not have been such a divisive issue had Trump not intentionally made it so. Right?

If you platform on it, aren’t you intentionally making it a divisive issue? Seems the left had no issues with it prior to Trump.

 

[zeppelin128]

I'll drag Trump as much as the next dude, and I get people are doing it because of his prior comments about people taking the Fifth.

But you always, always take the Fifth when talking to a DA or law enforcement. That's what attorneys are for. Keep your mouth shut and let them do the talking for you.

The DA isn't your buddy, they are there to convict you. It is their job to prove guilt, not yours by incriminating yourself. Even if you know beyond a doubt you are innocent of an alleged crime, never talk to a DA without an attorney. Never.

Trump is an ass, but of course he should take the Fifth. It is always the right call.

 

[Orangeslice13]

Well at least maybe some people will realize Trump is shady and all this isn't some grand conspiracy against him. Innocent people prove their innocence, not take the 5th.

 

[zeppelin128]

One could very easily make the argument that Hillary is just as egotistical, self centered , and horrendous as Trump also .

The egotistical argument could really be made for every politician in the history of ever. It takes quite the ego to believe you can fix gestures wildly at everything around us.