All-purpose news and politics thread: Two Steps Beyond!

[GOLGO 13]

Missile strikes will be on Russian troops or did you miss that? That's an act of war.

Trump warns Russia: "Get ready" for attack on Syria.

Again, I hope Fox News isn't too liberal for you.

He's hot to change the subject from his porn-princess to anything else.

[JBatmanFan05]

Sorry dude, but you are wrong.

Senate Judiciary Committee to Take Up Bill Protecting Mueller: Bill would mark the first major congressional action aimed at protecting the special counsel and the probe into Russian election meddling.


It's in committee as we speak.

Committee means nothing. Panel vote could be worthless or for show. I'm quite right...very unlikely to pass Senate or House. (as far as where we stand today in the same status quo)

Missile strikes will be on Russian troops or did you miss that? That's an act of war.

Nope. Trump said he's striking Syria (not Russia) and vaguely told Russia it wouldn't succeed to trying to shoot down a missile strike.

[JCAll]

Missile strikes will be on Russian troops or did you miss that? That's an act of war.

Trump warns Russia: "Get ready" for attack on Syria.

Again, I hope Fox News isn't too liberal for you.

"Why do you want war with Russia?" was one of the talking points against Hillary that got vomited in a constant stream into the face of her every supporter. Now that King Idiot is going Hawk, suddenly we've always been at war with Eastasia.

But since that's depressing, let's start theorizing conspiracies instead! I say the plan is for Trump to attack Russian soldiers in Syria, start a short engagement with Russia, and negotiate a peace with Russia where they agree to forgive us for the "mistakes" in Syria if we agree to drop our sanctions against Russia! Brilliant! Illuminati confirmed!

[ZombieHavoc]

Committee means nothing. Panel vote could be worthless or for show. I'm quite right...very unlikely pass Senate or House.

You guys have to know JBat is right about this.

Have the spineless GOP in the house or senate, collectively, done anything worthwhile in the past 18 months? Right. No, they haven't.

[JCAll]

You guys have to know JBat is right about this.

Have the spineless GOP in the house or senate, collectively, done anything worthwhile in the past 18 months? Right. No, they haven't.

May as well get this out of the way.

[BeastieRunner]

Committee means nothing. Panel vote could be worthless or for show. I'm quite right...very unlikely to pass Senate or House. (as far as where we stand today in the same status quo)

We'll see.

Even the Iran-Contra special counsel protection passed the majority-led legislator.

EDIT TO ADD: Also the GOP would be foolish NOT to pass it. The reason being if Trump fires Mueller, it gives them a period of time and an out to legitimize the termination. It doesn't just protect Mueller.

Nope. Trump said he's striking Syria (not Russia) and vaguely told Russia it wouldn't succeed to trying to shoot down a missile strike.

Trump said he's building a wall that Mexico's paying for, too.

The area the chemical attack originated and the planned missile targets are where the Russians have troops.

Seriously.

Fox is calling this stupid, too, because WE WILL BE BOMBING RUSSIAN SOLDIERS.

Trump needs to think before he opens his mouth.

"Why do you want war with Russia?" was one of the talking points against Hillary that got vomited in a constant stream into the face of her every supporter. Now that King Idiot is going Hawk, suddenly we've always been at war with Eastasia.

But since that's depressing, let's start theorizing conspiracies instead! I say the plan is for Trump to attack Russian soldiers in Syria, start a short engagement with Russia, and negotiate a peace with Russia where they agree to forgive us for the "mistakes" in Syria if we agree to drop our sanctions against Russia! Brilliant! Illuminati confirmed!

Hahaha ... sadly your theory could gain traction in today's climate.

[InformationGeek]

Meanwhile, drug testing is being considered by the Trump administration. Of course.

The Trump administration is considering a plan that would allow states to require certain food stamp recipients to undergo drug testing, handing a win to conservatives who’ve long sought ways to curb the safety net program.

The proposal under review would be narrowly targeted, applying mostly to people who are able-bodied, without dependents and applying for some specialized jobs, according to an administration official briefed on the plan. The official, who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss internal deliberations, said roughly 5 percent of participants in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program could be affected.

The drug testing proposal is another step in the Trump administration’s push to allow states more flexibility in how they implement federal programs that serve the poor, unemployed or uninsured. It also wants to allow states to tighten work requirements for food stamp recipients and has found support among GOP governors who argue greater state control saves money and reduces dependency.

Internal emails obtained by The Associated Press indicated that Agriculture Department officials in February were awaiting word from the White House about the timing of a possible drug testing announcement.

“I think we just have to be ready because my guess is we may get an hour’s notice instead of a day’s notice,” wrote Jessica Shahin, associate administrator of SNAP.

[numberthirty]

'twas Blackrock.

Yep.

I honestly didn't think there would be enough interest to bother with posting a link to the articles on it.

[worstblogever]

Meanwhile, drug testing is being considered by the Trump administration. Of course.

"Hey guys! Y'know that policy that when we do it at the state level, is an utter failure and waste of money, finds little to even no drug abuse in the states where we've done it, and exists to only shame poor people on welfare until judges throw it out as an unconstitutional violation of the 4th Amendment? LET'S DO THAT NATIONALLY!"

Yeah, that's a real winner of bill for the GOP to support to get the people on your side going into the 2018 mid-terms. Assuming they can even get it out of the Senate without it being filibustered (which they can't).

[Tazirai]

Democratic Sen. Heidi Heitkamp: Trump ‘asked me to switch parties’

She needs too. Especially as She is scared to lose her seat, rather than help her constituents. She needs to be primaried. I'm glad Manchin is. We can't have Democrat Lite, yet people like Angus King and Bernie get vilified for NOT being a party toe liner. We need to have some type of purity test, and Manchin and Hedikamp fail consistently. Progressives are winning and near winning Red Districts without DNC or DCCC help. Imaine what they can do with help.

[Tazirai]

Conservative columnist Erick Erickson is reporting he had this exchange with in unnamed Congressman in a DC Safeway:

I was just about to post this. This is hilarity on its face. Trump will be on the way out, probably this year.

[Tami]

She needs too. Especially as She is scared to lose her seat, rather than help her constituents. She needs to be primaried. I'm glad Manchin is. We can't have Democrat Lite, yet people like Angus King and Bernie get vilified for NOT being a party toe liner. We need to have some type of purity test, and Manchin and Hedikamp fail consistently. Progressives are winning and near winning Red Districts without DNC or DCCC help. Imaine what they can do with help.

We don't need purity tests, we need to keep the Democratic party open and welcoming. She's not 'not' helping her constituents, she is doing exactly what her constituents want her to do. Unless you would rather have a Republican win her seat.

[Tazirai]

We don't need purity tests, we need to keep the Democratic party open and welcoming. She's not 'not' helping her constituents, she is doing exactly what her constituents want her to do. Unless you would rather have a Republican win her seat.

That's a false dichotomy and you know it. The Establishment win DOES have a "Purity" test. It's Bow your head, be a Centrist/Pragmatist and don't rock the boat. Be Weaksauce and don't fight back too hard.
We can win her seat if we fight. Have you done a Poll of her Constituents? I'm pretty sure most would vote for an alternative had they a choice.

So you tell me. What's the Difference between Heidkamp and a Republican

Heidkamps voting record in the age of Trump.
https://projects.fivethirtyeight.com...eidi-heitkamp/

AGREE WITH TRUMP? 55.9% LIKELIHOOD OF AGREEMENT 92.3% PLUS-MINUS -36.4

Jus noticed she DOES have a Primary challenger.
Dustin Peyer. http://www.ontheissues.org/Senate/Dustin_Peyer.htm





In Other news.

Is there ANYTHING positive that Modern Conservatism brings to the table?
Conservatives lie consistently and all the time. (Yes not all of you.) But a VERY large portion promote the fake news they cry about.


Today in Conservative Media: Social Media Bias Is the New Liberal Media Bias

[Malvolio]

She needs too. Especially as She is scared to lose her seat, rather than help her constituents. She needs to be primaried. I'm glad Manchin is. We can't have Democrat Lite, yet people like Angus King and Bernie get vilified for NOT being a party toe liner. We need to have some type of purity test, and Manchin and Hedikamp fail consistently. Progressives are winning and near winning Red Districts without DNC or DCCC help. Imaine what they can do with help.

I agree with you on this one. Heitkamp might as well switch parties, since she votes with the Republicans so often.

[SUPERECWFAN1]

So as Trump faces a dark future as Mueller seems to be drawing closer to him with getting a raid on his personal lawyer now , he has decided to do a couple things.

1- Possibly bomb Syria to distract folks.

2 - Discuss wasting even more money on drug testing for folks getting food stamps now nationwide. Since he loves wasting fucking money.