Carrie Mathison Posted February 3, 2017 Share Posted February 3, 2017 Was it grandstanding or showing the millions of people who feel doomed that there's people within the government willing to fight what they consider an administration that's a threat? We live in crazy times. Little late to the party, I know, but it was grandstanding. It'd be one thing if she privately conferred with the White House Counsel about a legal issue, and then resigned if they refused to listen. But that's not really what happened. The DoJ Office of Legal Counsel had already OKed it, and there was only one section that was a little thorny (restriction of legal permanent residents without due process). That section has since been resolved by clarification. Clumsily resolved, no doubt, but resolved. What Yates did was deliver a speech stating that although the Office of Legal Counsel had OKed, it, she didn't feel the executive order was "wise" or "just." That's not what an attorney's role is. When I advise clients, I don't tell them whether I think the law is "wise" or not. I tell them what it is, and if they follow it great, and if not, well sh-t.. that's on them. You're not paying me to pontificate on grander notions of societal wisdom, you're paying me to advise you- can I legally do this, yes or no? Now, let's peel this back a bit and look at what's really going on. Yates was a holdover from the Obama administration. She was out once Sessions got confirmed regardless, so she saw a shot and took it. She may or may not have political aspirations, but she wasn't about to pass over an opportunity to score some points with the left while she had the chance. And to be honest, can't really blame her. I'd probably do the same in her shoes, to be honest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc DuQuesne Posted February 4, 2017 Share Posted February 4, 2017 How long till Trump starts lobbing Tomahawks at Iran? When Reagan took office they skittered for cover like mice. I think he is going to take it personally that they mock him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ms. Spam Posted February 6, 2017 Author Share Posted February 6, 2017 Can all Trump press conferences be done with Melissa McCarthy as Sean Spicer instead? Also I believe Trump has been mocked by more countries than any other president. Eventually he won't be taken seriously and he can retire to the house portion of the white house and sit around in his bathrobe and watch teevee because he won't be needed any longer. Maybe Melania sees the writing on the wall. No sense in moving the kid to DC when you husband is going to end his job soon and come home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cerina Posted February 6, 2017 Share Posted February 6, 2017 That SNL bit was hi-larious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ms. Spam Posted February 6, 2017 Author Share Posted February 6, 2017 Today the NYT's trolled Trump administration by posting that Cabinet Members conferred in the dark because they could not figure out how to turn on the lights in the conference room. I'm going to be honest. Right now, this moment we were living in historically, maybe the best and worst of times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Driver Posted February 6, 2017 Share Posted February 6, 2017 Finally, Walter Peck is going down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poe Dameron Posted February 6, 2017 Share Posted February 6, 2017 Today the NYT's trolled Trump administration by posting that Cabinet Members conferred in the dark because they could not figure out how to turn on the lights in the conference room. I'm going to be honest. Right now, this moment we were living in historically, maybe the best and worst of times.Meh, new administrations always have trouble figuring out how everything works for the first couple of weeks. It's like any workplace suddenly experiencing complete turnover literally overnight. Little things that you'd think should be easy turn around and make accomplished men and women look like idiots. Time magazine ran an article right before the inauguration detailing similar ridiculous moments from the Obama and Bush transitions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ms. Spam Posted February 6, 2017 Author Share Posted February 6, 2017 Yes well I wonder what your response is concerning British Parliament not extending Trump an invitation to speak when he visits? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poe Dameron Posted February 6, 2017 Share Posted February 6, 2017 Think it's time for you to get off Twitter Spam, because I'm afraid your posts have degenerated to updates on anecdotes that don't amount to much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ms. Spam Posted February 7, 2017 Author Share Posted February 7, 2017 Uhm I read that in a British newspaper. I just don't like you or your posting style so generally I don't engage. But whatever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poe Dameron Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 Uhm I read that in a British newspaper. Your posts in general lately have consisted of, "Get this, ___ happened," even though if kept in context, it's really a non-story. Go ahead and read yourself on this thread or the inauguration thread. I just don't like you or your posting style so generally I don't engage. But whatever. If you agreed with me, you wouldn't find me all that disagreeable. I generally take care to soften my blows these days, but people don't like it when you point out that their assumptions are wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacen123 Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 If you agreed with me, you wouldn't find me all that disagreeable. I get what you mean, but you just achieved John Madden status with how you said it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poe Dameron Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 you just achieved John Madden status with how you said it. Never in my life have I needed something so much and never known until I received it. That's going in the sig. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ms. Spam Posted February 7, 2017 Author Share Posted February 7, 2017 Ugh. DeVos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeygirl Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 Think it's time for you to get off Twitter Spam, because I'm afraid your posts have degenerated to updates on anecdotes that don't amount to much.Maybe to YOU...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poe Dameron Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 Maybe to YOU...? It's not my imagination. A quick look at some of Spam's posts just since Trump's inauguration (and it's been accelerating recently): Example Number One. Example Number Two. Example Number Three. Example Number Four. Example Number Five. Example Number Six. Example Number Seven. Example Number Eight. Example Number Nine. Example Number Ten. Example Number Eleven. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacen123 Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 I fixed your link for you.Example Number Six. You're welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carrie Mathison Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 Poe, I don't necessarily disagree with you.. just wondering why you're uniquely incensed about this now. This has been Spam's posting style for as long as I can remember. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ms. Spam Posted February 9, 2017 Author Share Posted February 9, 2017 Gonna go with, CM GOT DAT RIGHT. Mostly to poke the bear. But I am actually pretty well read. And I have glasses now! HA! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeygirl Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 It's not only been her posting style forever, she makes sense. It's much more meaty than 'updates on anecdotes that don't amount to much'. I mean, knock yourself out looking for her posts, but you could post a million examples and none of them will make you right. It's only your opinion. BFD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poe Dameron Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 just wondering why you're uniquely incensed about this now Who said I'm incensed? I mean, knock yourself out looking for her posts, but you could post a million examples and none of them will make you right. "Who needs evidence?" I suppose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeygirl Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 well, your "evidence" doesn't amount to much as we can all read and she posts 'in public'. I just disagree wholly with what your "evidence" is supposed to show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ms. Spam Posted February 10, 2017 Author Share Posted February 10, 2017 Poe, sometimes you come off as incensed, just saying. A lot of people have stopped posting here where we used to have longer discourse but now mostly it is short form posting for me because I get a wider array of discussion on social media postings than the echo chamber this place is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poe Dameron Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 I just disagree wholly with what your "evidence" is supposed to show. What's the controversy here? Spam herself has pretty much confirmed that she's doing it twice now. Poe, sometimes you come off as incensed, just saying. I assure you, I'm quite detached. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ms. Spam Posted February 11, 2017 Author Share Posted February 11, 2017 Tami's the most awesomest friend a person can have. In other news ICE is out doing traffic stops in California, Arizona and Texas (haven't heard about New Mexico yet) looking for illegals and deportations have begun. Austin had a big ICE presence today. Five of my students were not at school today but it maybe flu. Two school districts are closed in my area until they can disinfect from the flu. I did wonder though if the students were not coming to class because of their last name. http://www.kvue.com/news/local/councilman-ice-conducting-actions-in-austin/406763071 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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