I guess Twitter is not the same as email as tweets are public.

I also guess the IT boffins in the White House can rig something up that would address the security problems.

Every so often the mantle slips and the true colours come out, don't they. You don't give two hoots about "MAGA" you simply have a rumbling bitterness.

Your own fury gets clearer as the thread progresses.

Ahaha. That bitterness is yours, not mine.

Here's another sign of MAGA up ahead:
U.S. Small-Business Optimism Index Surges by Most Since 1980

Eat your hearts out!

Heh.

They could ask the Russians...

I think Greenmount was referring to Hillary's email server story as her "breaking the mold" moment.

Nothing to do with her being outspoken.

Or maybe I've just lost the plot here. Too many discussions going on in parallel.

Hillary, as First Lady, tried to re-engineer US Healthcare. Back then, it was dubbed Clintoncare. It failed miserably. Afterwards, she ranted about a vast right wing conspiracy. Very lady like.

That is what I mean. there are models that are very smart, but Melania just made a sort of copy of Michelle's speech which no one appreciated...


I don't know anything about politics, but I am just not fond of aggressive people like Don... who freak out and loose the temper quickly, D. Needs some meditation courses to keep calm in difficult moments!

I don't think it is her choice, actually - but that is their thing and not mine. Whatever it is between them.

Just like I couldn't care less how Clinton spent his presidential free time, nor his wife. I am not taking politicians for life coaches nor role-models and worry a bit about those who do.

To be fair - I doubt Trump has married her for credibility or MAGA skills, why should he and why should he pretend to now.

Whether she feels well in her aging skin is probably irrelevant to us, I hope so.

Not sure how Hillary feels in hers.

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Dude, he doesn't need meditation, he needs some serious medication. And of course he needs not be anywhere near the Oval Office. He is simply a 70-year old spoiled brat throwing a temper tantrum whenever something doesn't go his way. That's it.

Should not be too difficult for skilled hackers to access Trumps Abdroid phone and start sending Presidential tweets; so long as they do not declare war

What do we think about the appointment of first son-in-law Jared Kushner as top White House advisor?

I am on the fence about this one, for the following reasons: on one hand, I am tempted to cry murder because of my dislike of the lot, and it's undeniable that it is a highly controversial move. On the other hand, debatable or not, it would appear that this type of appointment is not illegal, and most certainly not unprecedented.

President Kennedy appointed his brother Robert for a top position (attorney general) - which prompted the the 1967 anti-nepotism law - and so did President Clinton with his wife Hillary (I think it was a task force lead committee appointment?).

I listened to a very good discussion this morning on NPR about why the 1967 anti-nepotism law may or may not apply in this case, and frankly, it sounds to me like it will all come down to the ability of lawyers to interpret/take advantage of the legalese - on one hand, (paraphrased) public officials may not appoint family members for top positions at the agencies in which they serve or which they control; on the other hand, some argue, the White House does not fall into the "agency" definition, and the President has absolute discretion in the appointment of WH staff and advisors.

It was reported that Mr. Kushner is planning on divesting from some of his businesses to minimize potential conflicts, but the extent is not clear so far.

Good summary on NPR website.

The definition and role of Senior Advisor has been somewhat flexible, and have changed from one administration to another. I'm not sure if it is still considered a cabinet position, but it doesn't really lead a department. Generally, I think a President should be able to have any advisor he wishes.

I think Jared was brought in because he is smart, and adds to some sense of trust. He's very well tempered and even avoids publicity. I think he would bring in some cohesion amongst all the egos already in the room. I would want to keep a close eye on all those other characters, and I would want someone I can trust.

The Democrats may try to fling dirt on any of Trump's appointees, but it does not look like they can succeed in denying any of them.

Good to know though that Jared, the orthodox Jew, will be working alongside Bannon, the alleged white supremacist neo-Nazi. Ye another Fake News Media fail.

Wenn zwei dasselbe tun, ist es noch lange nicht das selbe.

I trust there's an equivalent proverb in English.

Kushner and nepotism. Wasn't the 1967 law passed as a consequence of Kennedy? Although, Bobby did go through a confirmation process. If Kushner is an advisor, and there could be more lattitude with those sorts of positions, just as with Hillary Clinton serving on a task force. Maybe.

Kushner is no stellar intellect, but DT probably doesn't need/want that...i mean, he knows it all, right?

As I said before, Kushner is loyal, he seems quiet and respectable, good family man, and his observant Jewishness adds some measure of diversity.

Kushner and Bannon are both pragmatic, so they can work together as needed....it proves nothing more than that. Bannon makes my skin crawl because of his association with Breitbart - it's probably just like some of your reactions to Hillary Clinton.

As for Mrs Trump. She's 45 years old, with lots of money and time for beauty. She has lines and wrinkles, but she's probably had fillers and injections. She looks good, perhaps a bit too made up. Doesn't look like she's had a lot of work done...her face hasn't got that tight look yet. She knows how to pose ...that might have more to do with her look than a lot of work. I'd far rather see her and listen to her than that Kellyanne person.

Sure -- in English it's quod licet Iovi, non licet bovi.

Been drinking again?

I find this whole Streep business to be childish, but the child in me did laugh at this tweet

Source

Lucky the swamp was drained!

Drained to make more room for the ever growing crowd.