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this morning's tweet...he's lying again. (Original Post) spanone Jul 2017 OP
If he is talking or BigMin28 Jul 2017 #1
If he's breathing, he's lying Bettie Jul 2017 #34
Lol MFM008 Jul 2017 #41
Of course, they will have to Bettie Jul 2017 #42
Meghan Trainor's song lyrics GopherGal Jul 2017 #47
Logan act TEB Jul 2017 #2
So the meeting was initially denied and now it's something everyone would do? Mrs. Overall Jul 2017 #3
Please proceed greymattermom Jul 2017 #6
I know a lot of people would like him removed from Twitter, but his Twitter feed is a goldmine Mrs. Overall Jul 2017 #8
Since WHEN is little Donnie Jr. Scarsdale Jul 2017 #37
Does he believe if say it enough it makes something "true"? Moostache Jul 2017 #4
Yes, they do believe that... Wounded Bear Jul 2017 #12
Works with the 36% Motley13 Jul 2017 #27
and with our sick political system, all too often that's enough... Wounded Bear Jul 2017 #28
Fuck Man maxrandb Jul 2017 #31
Can you imagine the shit storm faux news would stir up if Obama tried to get dirt on Romney this way Va Lefty Jul 2017 #5
No democratic politician would stoop this low. Scarsdale Jul 2017 #39
Agreed. Just trying to point out the hypocrisy Va Lefty Jul 2017 #43
for those who don't use twitter, here's what he wrote. Eyeroll uppityperson Jul 2017 #7
thank you. spanone Jul 2017 #17
Thanks Uppityperson! WhiteTara Jul 2017 #18
I am trying to write them, but forget sometimes. If you do twitter and don't want to give him hits, uppityperson Jul 2017 #23
That is great! Thanks again! WhiteTara Jul 2017 #24
thanks for that link, I stopped going to Twitter 'cause I couldn't stand looking at his picture Motley13 Jul 2017 #32
So...who were the 'politicians' in the room? leftstreet Jul 2017 #9
great question spanone Jul 2017 #11
He breathes malaise Jul 2017 #10
yep! spanone Jul 2017 #15
So I see they've entirely abandoned the whole "Russian orphans" BS line. Tommy_Carcetti Jul 2017 #13
And the "Hey they're new to this politics thing" underpants Jul 2017 #16
Also someone is liable to point out again that orphans removing sanctions. bettyellen Jul 2017 #40
Later, this will aid Mueller's case Mr. Ected Jul 2017 #14
perhaps it would be more newworthy where a tweet actually had some truth in it dembotoz Jul 2017 #19
Law doesn't apply to him Dem2 Jul 2017 #20
You mean still... this man NEVER stops lying. NT Adrahil Jul 2017 #21
hey Mr. Trump, was Pence there? or what Leader Republicans were there or listened in & gave advice? Sunlei Jul 2017 #22
That's what I'm thinking too! Will more damaging/incriminating shit leak out? PearliePoo2 Jul 2017 #25
he sent another tweet about the STOLEN email files right after the meeting. PRESS MUST KEEP ASKING Sunlei Jul 2017 #29
p(R)esident is firmly latched to RW propaganda like fox TV & kellyanne social media bot-troll army. Sunlei Jul 2017 #26
It is the same ol' same ol' with tRump. Grammy23 Jul 2017 #30
Colluding with a hostile foreign power... SHRED Jul 2017 #33
Idiotic, no-knowing, lying, deflecting orange assface. lark Jul 2017 #35
No, Mr. Trumpsterfire. forgotmylogin Jul 2017 #36
Does anyone remember Joe Isuzu? SCVDem Jul 2017 #38
Correction Donald... lunatica Jul 2017 #44
K&R red dog 1 Jul 2017 #45
If he ever told the truth who would believe him. Demtexan Jul 2017 #46

Mrs. Overall

(6,839 posts)
3. So the meeting was initially denied and now it's something everyone would do?
Mon Jul 17, 2017, 10:26 AM
Jul 2017

The more he talks, the more he exposes himself and the Russian involvement.

Mrs. Overall

(6,839 posts)
8. I know a lot of people would like him removed from Twitter, but his Twitter feed is a goldmine
Mon Jul 17, 2017, 10:31 AM
Jul 2017

of confessional and revealing material.

Scarsdale

(9,426 posts)
37. Since WHEN is little Donnie Jr.
Mon Jul 17, 2017, 12:49 PM
Jul 2017

considered a "politician"? Even Agent Orange claimed that HE was not a politician when he ran.

Moostache

(9,895 posts)
4. Does he believe if say it enough it makes something "true"?
Mon Jul 17, 2017, 10:27 AM
Jul 2017

That is a verbatim quote of the nonsense he was spouting last week and the same talking points that are circulating first the right wing media and now the cowardly corporate press as well.

Someone needs to ask him - ON CAMERA - why his administration position has moved from 1) Nothing happened...FAKE NEWS!!! to 2) Nothing happened with Russian GOVERNMENT....FAKE NEWS!!! to 3) Nothing happened with Russian government with CAMPAIGN STAFF....FAKE NEWS!!! .... to 4) Well, a meeting took place, but it was about Russian adoptions... FAKE NEWS!!! ... to 5) Don Jr. was only doing what ANYONE ELSE would have done...FAKE NEWS!!!

Pin that slimy motherfucker down and refuse to give him ANY PRESS about ANYTHING ELSE until he personally appears and answers these questions:

1) Why does your administration scream "FAKE NEWS" only to time and again have to retract, restate or amend you own positions?
2) If that is "FAKE NEWS", are you then in no small measure the "President Who Cries Wolf?"
3) Given your administration, your campaign and your family proclivity for prevarication, why should ANYONE believe ANYTHING that you or they say?

Wounded Bear

(58,627 posts)
12. Yes, they do believe that...
Mon Jul 17, 2017, 10:34 AM
Jul 2017

It's the "Big Lie" strategy popular with autocrats throughout history.

Tell big lies, tell them often, tell them over and over until everybody believes them.

Worked for Hitler and Goebbels.

Scarsdale

(9,426 posts)
39. No democratic politician would stoop this low.
Mon Jul 17, 2017, 12:53 PM
Jul 2017

These tactics are strictly GOP ground rules. Gerrymandering, voter obstruction, lies, they use them all it is the only way they make it into office.

uppityperson

(115,677 posts)
7. for those who don't use twitter, here's what he wrote. Eyeroll
Mon Jul 17, 2017, 10:28 AM
Jul 2017

Most politicians would have gone to a meeting like the one Don jr attended in order to get info on an opponent. That's politics!

WhiteTara

(29,699 posts)
18. Thanks Uppityperson!
Mon Jul 17, 2017, 10:40 AM
Jul 2017

I didn't want to give him another hit. I wish people would print what is said rather than all these links. Sometimes when I see a page of twitter links, I just close the page and go on.

uppityperson

(115,677 posts)
23. I am trying to write them, but forget sometimes. If you do twitter and don't want to give him hits,
Mon Jul 17, 2017, 10:51 AM
Jul 2017

try this one. It checks every 5 min and changes his tweets into correct pres. statement format.

https://twitter.com/RealPressSecBot

Mr. Ected

(9,670 posts)
14. Later, this will aid Mueller's case
Mon Jul 17, 2017, 10:35 AM
Jul 2017

When the elements of collusion are established, the incessant tweets and statements that "everyone does it" will be prima facie evidence of his intent, in that his misinterpretation of the law induced him to proceed with the very acts forming the basis of a future indictment.

Ignorance of the law is no excuse, particularly for a man running for the highest office in the land.

Sunlei

(22,651 posts)
22. hey Mr. Trump, was Pence there? or what Leader Republicans were there or listened in & gave advice?
Mon Jul 17, 2017, 10:43 AM
Jul 2017

had at least one with cell phone in his hands (Manafort) during the 'meeting' in Trump towers entire floor dedicated for Republicans president campaign.

PearliePoo2

(7,768 posts)
25. That's what I'm thinking too! Will more damaging/incriminating shit leak out?
Mon Jul 17, 2017, 11:04 AM
Jul 2017

The Russians in attendance KNOW who was there, so that means BFF Pootie knows!
Did Orange-ass just happen to drop by? Did he call in on a speaker phone? Was Manafort recording the entire meeting? Were the Russians wired?
Does Pootie have Donald's nuts in a vice with even MORE 'goodies' to blackmail him with?
I'll bet there's more to come and HOORAY for the Press that's doing the digging and reporting!



Sunlei

(22,651 posts)
29. he sent another tweet about the STOLEN email files right after the meeting. PRESS MUST KEEP ASKING
Mon Jul 17, 2017, 11:14 AM
Jul 2017

QUESTIONS, in person and on interviews.

Sunlei

(22,651 posts)
26. p(R)esident is firmly latched to RW propaganda like fox TV & kellyanne social media bot-troll army.
Mon Jul 17, 2017, 11:10 AM
Jul 2017

what a fucking USELESS unfit 'president' the Republican party crammed on America.

Grammy23

(5,810 posts)
30. It is the same ol' same ol' with tRump.
Mon Jul 17, 2017, 11:21 AM
Jul 2017

He is defining what normal is so his base will accept the things he does. Like nepotism, breaking laws (emoluments) and open defiance of long standing rules/laws regarding relationships with foreign representatives. He boldly does these things and relies on his relative newness to politics as an excuse. Then he goes to the "everybody does it" line without a shred of evidence that it is true. Will his base bother to check? Nope. He has spoken and they eat it up. Their hero has the guts to break the rules and they like it.

Now the rest of us are not so enthused at his antics. We know what he is up to but so far have not figured out a way to bring the base up to speed on the tactics tRump is using on them. He is playing them with age old psychological games. He lies without shame. He gaslights anyone who hears him. He tells us down is up and the sky is lime green. No back talk allowed. Just nod in agreement and let him line his pockets. It will take the base a while longer to catch on to his games and some will never "get it".

But the tide IS turning and no matter how much he commands us to follow him, buh-leave him, he will lose enough followers to matter. His arenas will not be filled until they have an overflow crowd outside. Sales of MAGA hats will dwindle. The dedicated few will carry their signs and cheer but to a smaller and smaller audience.

I think tRump will never accept that his flaming star is nearing burn out. Those of us who have been living through this nightmare welcome the day when he is a smoldering ash on the rock pile of history. I just hope the damage he has done in his short term can be repaired or undone so we can put this trauma behind us. Gone but not forgotten.

 

SHRED

(28,136 posts)
33. Colluding with a hostile foreign power...
Mon Jul 17, 2017, 11:29 AM
Jul 2017

...in order to undermine democracy...yeah...anyone would do that....

lark

(23,083 posts)
35. Idiotic, no-knowing, lying, deflecting orange assface.
Mon Jul 17, 2017, 12:33 PM
Jul 2017

Anyone would have taken that information from any anonymous person, but this wasn't anonymous, it was stated as coming directly from the highest levels of the Russian government. Coincidentally, that same day, Drumpf said they would have major news that they were just finding out about and would release it in a week. So, no, they didn't get nothing. Also, it was reported the Russian woman left a large envelope of information for them. I'd like to think that no one else would meet with a representative of a hostile foreign government, only the oh so crooked and lying drumpfs and their minions.

forgotmylogin

(7,524 posts)
36. No, Mr. Trumpsterfire.
Mon Jul 17, 2017, 12:41 PM
Jul 2017

There's a difference between obtaining info on an opponent legally and correctly and obtaining info on an opponent from an enemy, who is likely going to want something in return that is going to compromise your loyalty to the United States.

You always lose when you make a metaphorical deal with the Devil.

 

SCVDem

(5,103 posts)
38. Does anyone remember Joe Isuzu?
Mon Jul 17, 2017, 12:52 PM
Jul 2017

At least his commercials were honest.

When he told a whopper, the graphic said, "He's lying"!

We need that kind of honestly today!

lunatica

(53,410 posts)
44. Correction Donald...
Mon Jul 17, 2017, 01:11 PM
Jul 2017

Your base and supporters would have all gone to meeting with the Russians if they were promised dirt on Hillary. ALL of them.

You don't know the rest of us, so you can't speak for us.

Demtexan

(1,588 posts)
46. If he ever told the truth who would believe him.
Mon Jul 17, 2017, 02:03 PM
Jul 2017

His words mean nothing.

He said he stands for nothing.


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