no, i didn't know that the June 2019 US Politics thread was nasty

https://medium.com/@letterforawealthtax/an-open-letter-to-the-2020-presidential-candidates-its-time-to-tax-us-more-6eb3a548b2fe

it's past time, but why quibble?

https://art19.com/shows/why-is-this-happening-with-chris-hayes/episodes/bfdeff10-9cf1-4e7e-a0e6-3ec851362f0d
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.nbcnews.com/think/amp/ncna946711

m bison not sure how well those links translate but this sorta informal interview was wild for me.

politics in the 19th c were FUUUUUUCKED up

For those who mourn the collapse of comity and bipartisanship, the parties between 1865 and 1901 were locked the fuck down.

those were amazing years in the US, nothing but good stuff

https://thumbs-prod.si-cdn.com/witAV2R8o_5IWn3I0JjqNvdcivo=/fit-in/1600x0/https://public-media.si-cdn.com/filer/Past-Imperfect-Cleveland-child.jpg

tbf, pretty much every year in human history has been objectively terrible

2008 was p good

thats when i got married and graduated college, that was p good

but a 2008 college grad spouse would have to admit that the whole global financial crisis thing was a complete bummer that year

uh

I am pleased to announce that @HouseJudiciary and House Intel will have Special Counsel Robert Mueller testify in open session on July 17, pursuant to a subpoena issued this evening. https://t.co/wR0CEVqpJC

We look forward to having Mr. Mueller testify, as do all Americans. pic.twitter.com/UEKihMEYXI

— (((Rep. Nadler))) (@RepJerryNadler) June 26, 2019

rip grover cleveland. do we have any cartoons about trump raping women?

why didn't they subpoena mueller months ago?

Donald Trump lost a bid to halt a lawsuit brought by 201 Congressional Democrats who want a Washington federal court to require that the president seek approval from lawmakers before he accepts any financial benefits from foreign governments.

In a pair of orders issued Tuesday, U.S. District Judge Emmet Sullivan denied Trump’s request to halt the lawsuit so he could immediately appeal Sullivan’s earlier refusals to dismiss the case. The decision means the 2017 lawsuit led by U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut can proceed.

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-06-25/democrats-get-go-ahead-to-probe-president-s-finances-in-lawsuit

who knows if they negotiated

22 percent in https://t.co/SOpjd4k6q2 pic.twitter.com/sdFadv6SCV

— Gideon Resnick (@GideonResnick) June 26, 2019

this is going to be a squeaker https://web.enrboenyc.us/OF14CY0PY1.html

who are we rooting for here

Context

Queens votes for its next DA in 4 days. Rarely has a DA race been so focused on how to shake up mass incarceration. Shape of NYC's legal system & jail space is at stake.

I had great chat with 3 reporters about what's on the line. ICYMI, to read or listen: https://t.co/iZ6OFiH4Yz

— Taniel (@Taniel) June 21, 2019

We’re rooting for Caban

go caban

very nice

Among the many takeaways here: A pathetic result for new Queens Dem chair Greg Meeks, who attacked Warren and Sanders for endorsing Cabán over Katz https://t.co/W1pvU6Da7Q

— Dave Weigel (@daveweigel) June 26, 2019

hail queenmaker AOC

has there ever been when was the last time a new representative had this much influence in the first six months?

this is otm. i don't think the specific question is great or likely to get a newsmaking answer from mueller. but the point is correct.

No more legal experts on cable!
Former US attorneys/FBI types give legalistic answers about what Q they would ask Mueller. Then Jeremy Bash, who also understands politics, says his Q to Mueller would be: "Why? Why did Putin support Trump? Why did Trump want Putin's support?"

— Paul Kane (@pkcapitol) June 26, 2019

The time for these former USAs, FBI types is done. This is no longer a legal issue, it's entirely about congressional politics. Frankly, these former USAs overly hyped things on cable the past 12 weeks anyway, in terms of where even a D-led Congress was likely to go.

— Paul Kane (@pkcapitol) June 26, 2019

really not sure what he's on about, why this is a new revelation

you don't understand it but it is not a revelation? cool.

I'm interested! I looked at that thread but no, I didn't really understand it, what is he talking about

it's pretty self explanatory and apparently not a revelation to you so ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

maybe I would understand it better if I knew what it was in reference to

what specific question? what does this have to do with mueller? I have not been following this

I realize my original comment was snide and ignorant, I am sorry

he's saying that strictly legalistic questioning of anyone (including mueller) by congressional committees on the mueller report is useless.

ok, thanks for clarifying

it does seem like having Mueller answer any questions about his report live for all of us to hear will be helpful in making it real

It’s Election Day in New York! I’m urging a vote for @MelindaKatz for #QueensDA today. Polls are open until 9PM. No one cares more about #Queens then Melinda and I know she’ll be a strong advocate for us all.

— Joe Crowley (@JoeCrowleyNY) June 25, 2019

cool that "Fred B" is composing Crowley's social media posts now

hey someone i voted for won! happy birthday to me

damn Bill Kristol be sassin

Needless to say, bar servers shouldn't spit in people's drinks. But I do look forward to her denial: "He's not my type."https://t.co/71pDd7a2oy

— Bill Kristol (@BillKristol) June 26, 2019

Women’s soccer player, @mPinoe, just stated that she is “not going to the F...ing White House if we win.” Other than the NBA, which now refuses to call owners, owners (please explain that I just got Criminal Justice Reform passed, Black unemployment is at the lowest level...

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 26, 2019

....in our Country’s history, and the poverty index is also best number EVER), leagues and teams love coming to the White House. I am a big fan of the American Team, and Women’s Soccer, but Megan should WIN first before she TALKS! Finish the job! We haven’t yet....

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 26, 2019

please explain...

well, megan rapinoe DID recently say that she wasn't going to the fucking white house

Only would've been better to have called it that fucking rapist's house.

He's just the pettiest little thin-skinned bitch.

(please explain that I just got Criminal Justice Reform passed, Black unemployment is at the lowest level...
....in our Country’s history, and the poverty index is also best number EVER)

i was referring to whatever the fuck this means

I was gonna say it's just a matter of time before he calls out some little kid by name for having said something critical about him but I can't say for certain it hasn't happened already. It kinda feels like every ridiculous thing has happened already.

he's lessening the chances of that happening by having ice murder the kids with the most reason to criticise him

6d checkers

i was referring to whatever the fuck this means

NBA teams won't visit the WH because Trump is Racist. Trump cites faux facts to prove he isn't Racist, only proving again he is actually Racist.

"tell those ungrateful blacks that I inadvertently helped get them out of poverty" is the subtext there huh