I was taking issue with the “fuck off”. I believe in replyng to something that offends us in a way that does not add another insult. Which is also why I didn´t add strong language in my own post.
TOD is no stranger to the word fuck. Yes I usually change it into something more polite.
This particular response was in kind to Luvvie – who has not been canonized yet.
I am aware that cursing happens here and I am fine with this. I just found your response unnecessarily harsh. Sorry for that, no passive aggressiveness needed really. I am aware emotions fly high with politics but we can keep it civil on here amongst each other at least and I personally think if one takes issue with a tweet it´s possible to address this in a more polite way. That´s all I am going to say.
I think Luvvie’s remembering to hold Comey responsible for re-introducing Hillary’s e-mail issue into the election and helping sway a few voters away from her.
Sandy we know how GOP lies and we must stick together. Comey wasn’t the guilty one at this difficult hearing which he handled brilliantly. We want Trumputin and his little dogs OUT. What Luvvie said was abusive and unhelpful. This is not the moment for her to play nasty
and divisive. And yes I said so.
Good morning Ms. Chips, Danny and TOD family, I hope all is well with everyone this lovely Thursday morning. Congrats Jackie, on being first this morning.
Nerdy, thanks so much for helping Ms. Chips and for the sacrifices you’re making for us TOD’ers. 💫🙏👌👊❤
To all, If you ever find yourself in a position where your integrity is being challenged, I hope that you choose to display courage, fight to maintain your integrity and know that you will be rewarded in the end. ❤ ❤ ❤
I am thankful to God that I lived to witness one of the greatest President of The United States of America in President Barack Hussein Obama ⭐🏆 ⭐🏆 ⭐🏆
WASHINGTON (AP) — Comey: FBI thought Sessions would recuse himself from Russia probe for `variety of reasons;' wouldn't say more in public. https://t.co/QljCybxL4H
AND COMEY WENT TO SESSIONS REGARDING HIS CONCERNS OVER DUMP TRUMP!…THEY NEED TO SEAT SESSIONS AND STRAP IN DOWN UNTIL HE CONFESSES..HE IS WEAK AND CAN BE DRILLED WITH SUCCESS!..IT MUST BE DONE IN PUBLIC!
Started listening to Comey testimony mid-way through, but cannot believe that John Corny is squandering his precious 7 minutes on asking about HILLARY emails and BILL’s tarmac meeting with AG Loretta Lynch.
Thank goodness McCain didn’t get to be President. Playing to the crowd in his own Hollywood movie about a non-existent issue so he could say the word Clinton as many times as possible.
Kamala Harris put the GOP great “I hope” attempt into the can with a big Clank. Trumputin’s INTENT is and was clearly on display.
It was Trump’s INTENT to kibosh the Flynn investigation by intimidating James Comey.
Trumputin affixing “I Hope” to his demand posing as a request was manipulation and pressure by a sitting President.
I agree with you, Sue! All the people he sent out of the room already knew what Trump intended to with Comey. Session probably advised Trump about what to say to Comey, using the word “hope”, instead of words like “direct” or “command, and still achieve the same result: shutting down the investigation about the Trump-Russia collusion in interfering with the 2016 election.
Did John McCain go to the bar before he came to the hearing he sounds like the drunk guy giving a eulogy at a wedding send his arse home he is cleverly trying to confuse the base to make them think they are questioning Trump and not Hillary no wonder their base are so faithful they make confused bullshit look so reasonable
John McCain needs to resign!!! He was totally confused. He could not distinguish the difference between
the Clinton investigation and the Trump Russia investigation. There is something definitely wrong with him.
It was embarrassing for Arizona and the country as a whole.
I was listening to the hearing on the radio so could not see who was asking the questions. But what I noted was that the person was confused that Comey say that they had concluded the email investigation and that no charges would be brought against Clinton was synonymous in saying that no charges would be brought against her or members of her campaign related to the Russia investigation.
I don’t understand why Comey did not say that these are two different investigations.
He did say it was two different investigations and that Clinton’s investigation was closed in July.
However McCain did not understand this explanation and kept repeating his confused question
which is very concerning to say the least.
That *is* concerning, HOPE44. They, better than anyone knows that those were two separate investigations. Just wondering whether his line of questioning was because of *his* confusion or if it was a deliberate act targeting 45’s base to make them think that there was a double standard being applied (i.e., 45 is being treated unfairly).
The people that MATTER understand very well… This was the GOP coordinated distraction, and McCain was just the worst at it. ALL the GOP tried it – to attempt to obfuscate this into being about Clinton, when it has ZERO to do with her or her campaign. Just so fucking sad that the entire Congressional GOP/Trump Admin care more about HOLING ON TO POWER & COVERING THEIR ASSES than the actual Constitution, LAW, or the USA itself.
This Senate Rule 14…
trying to understand what it means…
14. No Senate bill, other than a Senate supplementary appropriation bill, and no Senate joint resolution shall be introduced in the Senate after the forty-first day of a regular session unless permission to introduce the bill or the joint resolution be given by a Senate resolution, setting out the title to the bill or the joint resolution and adopted by a two-thirds vote of the Senate members present. When permission is requested to introduce a bill or joint resolution under the provisions of this rule, quadruplicate copies of the bill or the joint resolution shall accompany the resolution when introduced.
A standing committee of the Senate may originate a bill or resolution and report the same after the forty-first day.
The forty-first day of the regular session held in the year one thousand nine hundred seventy-seven and every fourth year thereafter shall be computed from and include the second Wednesday of February of such years.
I have serious concerns that Rubio and Cotton had dinner with Trump on Tues, they should be questioned regarding same. Republicans trying to divert hearing about Hillary sound like they belong to McCain’s gang.
Agree Anna. Those 2 weasels having dinner with Trumputin highlights and supports Comey’s testimony.
Terrible idea for Rubio and Cotton to have dinner with Trumputin before this Hearing in which they questioned Comey.
It feeds into the narrative about Donald’s demands for loyalty – or You’re Fired! And his self-centered utter disregard for protocols.
His habit of coercion is looking worse and worse…
So you are saying ignorance IS an excuse. A person that thinks he knows more than the Generals cuz he watches tv and feels he should not have to read reports or listen to advisors is dangerous in his position for our Country.
I am not buying this. Trump did what he did because he was rewarding Saudi Arabia for treating him like a King. He dissed NATO and the European Union, because he received no “Royal” adulation from European leaders.
Comey: Trump never asked me what the govt should be doing to protect U.S. against Russian interference; Comey did have those convos w/ Obama pic.twitter.com/v0H43qFIqZ
Congress should immediately recall Coats and Rogers and demand that they either confirm or deny Kasowitz's characterization of their words. https://t.co/W7pd1ghWh6
Here's another: 5th Circuit affirms obstruction of justice conviction based in part on "I'm just hoping" comment (US v. Bedoy, 827 F.3d 495) pic.twitter.com/9SFPT5MTkC
Marc E. Kasowitz, who has represented Donald Trump for more than 15 years, was recently named a lead attorney in a federal civil lawsuit against Sberbank, which is majority-owned by the Russian government.
Posted on March 23, 2017, at 12:28 p.m.
Exactly. This is a guy who learns laws well enough to know how to violate them without consequence. Operated like that his entire life. https://t.co/iJBVzJfFBR
May 9, 2017: CNN reports that grand jury subpoenas have been issued in Flynn investigation.
May 9, 2017: Trump fires Comey.
Did Trump find out about the subpoenas and continued investigation before the decision to fire Comey? This could be a key fact for Mueller’s team to determine. If Trump was telling Comey to let Flynn go and then he finds out that, rather than letting him go, subpoenas start flying, that would be compelling evidence of intent to obstruct. Mueller will have to dig into internal White House communications (emails, texts, meetings) about what Trump knew about the Flynn investigation, when he knew it, and what he was saying about it to those in his orbit. Given what he was saying to Comey, you would have to imagine that he was saying a lot more to his inner circle.
"She [May] wanted the clout of a big electoral majority behind her…and now…she looks extremely weak" -Mark Phillips on UK exit polls pic.twitter.com/KdSwZgfJ2f
Don't overlook this part of Comey's testimony: Trump wasn't being investigated by the FBI in May. But he's probably being investigated now. pic.twitter.com/lQmA2BoFQR
Obama White House.gov
The Obama Diary 
Good Thursday morning everyone. What a difference in our President and the orange one.
Comey’s response to Sen Feinstein’s question about why he didn’t tell anyone at DOJ. I think Comey is full of shit on this question.
James Comey was highly responsive and nuanced. Respectful 100%. And viz. McCain.
Hey Luvvie how is James Come a “fuck boy”.
Fuck off and take a walk yourself.
Wow, can we stay polite with others here? Thank you.
How about when Luvvie calls u a ‘fuck boy”.
After you are fired for keeping your integrity as U.S. FBI Director. It’s OK?
I was taking issue with the “fuck off”. I believe in replyng to something that offends us in a way that does not add another insult. Which is also why I didn´t add strong language in my own post.
TOD is no stranger to the word fuck. Yes I usually change it into something more polite.
This particular response was in kind to Luvvie – who has not been canonized yet.
I am aware that cursing happens here and I am fine with this. I just found your response unnecessarily harsh. Sorry for that, no passive aggressiveness needed really. I am aware emotions fly high with politics but we can keep it civil on here amongst each other at least and I personally think if one takes issue with a tweet it´s possible to address this in a more polite way. That´s all I am going to say.
the aggressive tone of my comment matched Luvvie’s.
sorry that we met in the process.
I think Luvvie’s remembering to hold Comey responsible for re-introducing Hillary’s e-mail issue into the election and helping sway a few voters away from her.
Sandy we know how GOP lies and we must stick together. Comey wasn’t the guilty one at this difficult hearing which he handled brilliantly. We want Trumputin and his little dogs OUT. What Luvvie said was abusive and unhelpful. This is not the moment for her to play nasty
and divisive. And yes I said so.
Very important ….
YUP ….
SESSIONS..A SNAKE IN A SILK TIE PAID FOR BY THE TAXPAYERS…THIS SWAMP IS SOOO FILTHY…
Like Bannon fake leaving
Good morning Ms. Chips, Danny and TOD family, I hope all is well with everyone this lovely Thursday morning. Congrats Jackie, on being first this morning.
Nerdy, thanks so much for helping Ms. Chips and for the sacrifices you’re making for us TOD’ers. 💫🙏👌👊❤
To all, If you ever find yourself in a position where your integrity is being challenged, I hope that you choose to display courage, fight to maintain your integrity and know that you will be rewarded in the end. ❤ ❤ ❤
I am thankful to God that I lived to witness one of the greatest President of The United States of America in President Barack Hussein Obama ⭐🏆 ⭐🏆 ⭐🏆
❤
Take care everyone ….
😀 😀 😀 😀
gotta go …
We needed that humor!
In case you missed metas post on last thread for link to cspan link. . .
It’s here: https://www.c-span.org/video/?429381-1/former-fbi-director-comey-set-testify-russia-probe&live
I HAVE A CSPAN LINK ON MY FB…
Thanks Sue.
SNAKE!!!!!!!!
AND COMEY WENT TO SESSIONS REGARDING HIS CONCERNS OVER DUMP TRUMP!…THEY NEED TO SEAT SESSIONS AND STRAP IN DOWN UNTIL HE CONFESSES..HE IS WEAK AND CAN BE DRILLED WITH SUCCESS!..IT MUST BE DONE IN PUBLIC!
GM/GA TODville.
Started listening to Comey testimony mid-way through, but cannot believe that John Corny is squandering his precious 7 minutes on asking about HILLARY emails and BILL’s tarmac meeting with AG Loretta Lynch.
Please, TX, vote this man OUT!
He wasn’t the first Arapaho. 🤦♂️
That’s even more depressing…
Missed the first hour, starting listening on the radio about an hour ago.
It is on YouTube Arapaho. I can’t remember names or I’d tell you.
McCain was EVEN WORSE!!! (and unfortunately he was just re-elected 😦 ).
I guess most of the questions I heard were from the serious (aka Dem) Senators.
Thank goodness McCain didn’t get to be President. Playing to the crowd in his own Hollywood movie about a non-existent issue so he could say the word Clinton as many times as possible.
Kamala Harris put the GOP great “I hope” attempt into the can with a big Clank. Trumputin’s INTENT is and was clearly on display.
It was Trump’s INTENT to kibosh the Flynn investigation by intimidating James Comey.
Trumputin affixing “I Hope” to his demand posing as a request was manipulation and pressure by a sitting President.
Translation of “I hope” = Don’t disappoint me.
DUMP TRUMP GAVE IT ALL AWAY WHEN HE SENT EVERYONE OUT OF THE ROOM!..AND SESSIONS KNEW WHAT WAS ON THE PLATTER!
I agree with you, Sue! All the people he sent out of the room already knew what Trump intended to with Comey. Session probably advised Trump about what to say to Comey, using the word “hope”, instead of words like “direct” or “command, and still achieve the same result: shutting down the investigation about the Trump-Russia collusion in interfering with the 2016 election.
Yep…Sen. Harris put it in a way that 2nd amendment Trumpettes can understand. I can hear them thinking ahhh…I get it now. LOL
John McCain is crazy.
Let me say again. John McCain is FUCKING CRAZY
It is time for John McCain to retire. He looks like he is confused mentally.
John McCain needs to resign. He is incapable of representing the people of Arizona.
Agree.
He was the WORST (see my comment upthread to CarolMaeWY).
We need age limits on those who hold such high public office.
You may be right, but I also know people who are much older than McCain, but who are still more coherent.
Did John McCain go to the bar before he came to the hearing he sounds like the drunk guy giving a eulogy at a wedding send his arse home he is cleverly trying to confuse the base to make them think they are questioning Trump and not Hillary no wonder their base are so faithful they make confused bullshit look so reasonable
GM/GA Anjo.
TODville wasn’t the only group that noticed how addled McCain was…
John McCain was at the wrong hearing. He has truly outlived his expiration date and was totally in another world.
John McCain needs to resign!!! He was totally confused. He could not distinguish the difference between
the Clinton investigation and the Trump Russia investigation. There is something definitely wrong with him.
It was embarrassing for Arizona and the country as a whole.
I was listening to the hearing on the radio so could not see who was asking the questions. But what I noted was that the person was confused that Comey say that they had concluded the email investigation and that no charges would be brought against Clinton was synonymous in saying that no charges would be brought against her or members of her campaign related to the Russia investigation.
I don’t understand why Comey did not say that these are two different investigations.
He did say it was two different investigations and that Clinton’s investigation was closed in July.
However McCain did not understand this explanation and kept repeating his confused question
which is very concerning to say the least.
That *is* concerning, HOPE44. They, better than anyone knows that those were two separate investigations. Just wondering whether his line of questioning was because of *his* confusion or if it was a deliberate act targeting 45’s base to make them think that there was a double standard being applied (i.e., 45 is being treated unfairly).
The people that MATTER understand very well… This was the GOP coordinated distraction, and McCain was just the worst at it. ALL the GOP tried it – to attempt to obfuscate this into being about Clinton, when it has ZERO to do with her or her campaign. Just so fucking sad that the entire Congressional GOP/Trump Admin care more about HOLING ON TO POWER & COVERING THEIR ASSES than the actual Constitution, LAW, or the USA itself.
HEADS UP:
This Senate Rule 14…
trying to understand what it means…
14. No Senate bill, other than a Senate supplementary appropriation bill, and no Senate joint resolution shall be introduced in the Senate after the forty-first day of a regular session unless permission to introduce the bill or the joint resolution be given by a Senate resolution, setting out the title to the bill or the joint resolution and adopted by a two-thirds vote of the Senate members present. When permission is requested to introduce a bill or joint resolution under the provisions of this rule, quadruplicate copies of the bill or the joint resolution shall accompany the resolution when introduced.
A standing committee of the Senate may originate a bill or resolution and report the same after the forty-first day.
The forty-first day of the regular session held in the year one thousand nine hundred seventy-seven and every fourth year thereafter shall be computed from and include the second Wednesday of February of such years.
I have serious concerns that Rubio and Cotton had dinner with Trump on Tues, they should be questioned regarding same. Republicans trying to divert hearing about Hillary sound like they belong to McCain’s gang.
Agree Anna. Those 2 weasels having dinner with Trumputin highlights and supports Comey’s testimony.
Terrible idea for Rubio and Cotton to have dinner with Trumputin before this Hearing in which they questioned Comey.
It feeds into the narrative about Donald’s demands for loyalty – or You’re Fired! And his self-centered utter disregard for protocols.
His habit of coercion is looking worse and worse…
Uh oh
OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOH MYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY!
Then he and his staff are a bunch of fucking incompetents with no business in the WH.
Had the Obama admin tried to get away with the “He didn’t know ____” bullshit…you know the rest.
The punditry and professional liars are now filling the airwaves. Time for my off-screen until next live event
Define “I”.
They really do think we’re all the dumbest people alive.
Ye olde “This is not a lie” statement.
“I am not a crook”
And I can “say definitively” that Sarah Sanders, like her boss Trump, is a bald-faced liar!
Hello TODbots
Thursday, OK, Hot!
Congrats, Jackie Bell on your Au ⭐
Another LIE…he knew..he did not care….they just need to stop it
So you are saying ignorance IS an excuse. A person that thinks he knows more than the Generals cuz he watches tv and feels he should not have to read reports or listen to advisors is dangerous in his position for our Country.
I am not buying this. Trump did what he did because he was rewarding Saudi Arabia for treating him like a King. He dissed NATO and the European Union, because he received no “Royal” adulation from European leaders.
*le sigh*
Each and everyday, Sen McCain is becoming a National Embarrassment. 😦 😦
McCain has been a national embarrassment since he picked Palin.
I thought Comey did a great job of explaining that he did not want to draw that conclusion because this investigation is ongoing.
What did Grand-pappy McCain do….take a nap in order to make sense?
Yah, sure
REALLY?? THIS is his excuse for that incoherent display?
Marc E. Kasowitz, who has represented Donald Trump for more than 15 years, was recently named a lead attorney in a federal civil lawsuit against Sberbank, which is majority-owned by the Russian government.
Posted on March 23, 2017, at 12:28 p.m.
https://www.buzzfeed.com/anthonycormier/trumps-longtime-lawyer-is-defending-russias-biggest-bank?utm_term=.pfBxNkL2l#.mmLmlJQPw
Interesting that the media ignores his work for the Russian Government. Is he a registered foreign agent ?
This went a long way in making today a good day
THIS
’bout covers it.
Check this out
http://talkingpointsmemo.com/edblog/hmmm-that-is-interesting
A former federal prosecutor sends in this note.
May 9, 2017: CNN reports that grand jury subpoenas have been issued in Flynn investigation.
May 9, 2017: Trump fires Comey.
Did Trump find out about the subpoenas and continued investigation before the decision to fire Comey? This could be a key fact for Mueller’s team to determine. If Trump was telling Comey to let Flynn go and then he finds out that, rather than letting him go, subpoenas start flying, that would be compelling evidence of intent to obstruct. Mueller will have to dig into internal White House communications (emails, texts, meetings) about what Trump knew about the Flynn investigation, when he knew it, and what he was saying about it to those in his orbit. Given what he was saying to Comey, you would have to imagine that he was saying a lot more to his inner circle.
I need a nap
New post.
https://theobamadiary.com/2017/06/08/hanging-out-in-montreal/
I never understood why she called this election, given how fraught the issues she faces ahead are. Don’t get it.