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  On 9/6/2018 at 12:44 AM, Buzzrock said:


That is one weird analogy.

Well, we’ve known he was 100% unfit to handle the responsibility (flying a plane with all of us in it, running a country with all of us in it) since the get-go. And now that he’s actually running this shit, we need to get him outta that chair pronto.
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  On 9/6/2018 at 12:45 AM, Buzzrock said:

Isn’t there language analysis that can be done, somewhat like handwriting analysis, that can figure out who wrote the piece?

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One thing reported about the leaks coming out of this White House is the leakers will often intentionally mimic the language and word choice of their coworkers to throw people off the scent.

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  On 9/6/2018 at 12:45 AM, Buzzrock said:
Isn’t there language analysis that can be done, somewhat like handwriting analysis, that can figure out who wrote the piece?

“Lodestar” is not a commonplace word. One thing that separates disciplined professional writers from talented amateurs is that professionals kill their darlings when they serve no purpose. The NYT piece is self-indulgent on many levels, including linguistically.

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I've seen speculation that it's Pence, McGahn, Coats, and Mattis.  This is fucking insane and to be honest:

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It's about got damn time people are seriously starting to talk about impeachment and removal of this dumb motherfucker.  This isn't a fucking game man.

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  On 9/6/2018 at 12:50 AM, Bozo_Casanova said:
“Lodestar” is not a commonplace word. One thing that separates disciplined professional writers from talented amateurs is that professionals kill their darlings when they serve no purpose. The NYT piece is self-indulgent on many levels, including linguistically.

This. There’s a shitload of unskilled auto-fellatio in that piece.
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  On 9/6/2018 at 12:55 AM, Mojo Hand said:
It's Zina Bash. 

Seriously, it's probably some random person we've hardly ever heard of. 

Right, because of this clown show everyone probably has the title of senior whatever. They hand them out like gold stickers
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What sucks about all of this is that the 30% can easily just retreat into their shells and cry fake news or deep state.  I guess that applies to all reality going forward, but it's frustrating when it's something this blatant and in their face.

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  On 9/6/2018 at 12:49 AM, Hugo Stiglitz said:

One thing reported about the leaks coming out of this White House is the leakers will often intentionally mimic the language and word choice of their coworkers to throw people off the scent.

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Right.  The "lodestar" bit could mean it was Pence, or it could be a red herring.  50/50.  

God, I want it to be Pence.  Who has more to gain?

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  On 9/6/2018 at 12:58 AM, Longhorn_Fan68 said:
  On 9/6/2018 at 12:55 AM, Mojo Hand said:
It's Zina Bash. 

Seriously, it's probably some random person we've hardly ever heard of. 

 

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Right, because of this clown show everyone probably has the title of senior whatever. They hand them out like gold stickers

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In this administration, if you've stayed on board for more than 3 months, by definition you're "senior."

Posted
  On 9/5/2018 at 11:36 PM, 4th&Five said:

That “give him a chance” shit was laughable from Day 1. He was never going to be successful and it was always going to be a circus because he’s a fucking clown. He’s always been a clown. We haven’t learned very much new information about Trump since he was elected. It’s just on display in a massive way and he’s actually responsible for shit that matters. 

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Exactly. Elect a clown, expect a circus. 

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  On 9/6/2018 at 1:18 AM, Hugo Stiglitz said:

Another dark horse author would be Jeff Sessions 

He’s the most politically savvy and if revealed to be him, what is Trump going to do? Fire him?

yeah okay. 

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Dotus did just spend the weekend repeatedly tweeting that the DOJ should be used as a weapon against political enemies, and drop prosecutions of Republicans.  

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  On 9/6/2018 at 1:25 AM, Judge Roybeanbag said:

Be funny if someone intentionally used lodestar to cast suspicion on Pence.

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From May

 

https://www.axios.com/trump-white-house-leakers-leak-about-leaking-dae05b8e-e792-41a7-bb74-c2756b542cd0.html

 

  • "To cover my tracks, I usually pay attention to other staffers' idioms and use that in my background quotes. That throws the scent off me," the current White House official added.
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Trump was plenty nuts before, but after this shit?  Omarosa turning on him is something he can blow off because she's a nobody, but this is someone high up in his administration, that is anonymous, who is actively undermining him.  It's gonna eat away at him and the "Witch Hunt!" shit will pale in comparison to what comes next.

This can't end well for any of us.  Either get his ass out of there pronto or ease the fuck up on him while you're working to get him out.  Lobbing these bombs and making him even more paranoid while leaving him in the Office is going to lead to some really fucked up shit.  You can't steal everything off his desk. 

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  On 9/3/2018 at 10:48 PM, Hugo Stiglitz said:
That tweet is so confusing on so many levels.
It’s like he’s trying to create a new (false) defense narrative but it’s not coming together.
 
From @gregolear
In the GoodFellas reboot that is the Trump presidency, we've reached the part where Henry's making meatballs, doing deals w/ his connection in Pittsburgh & avoiding helicopters. At this rate, by Halloween, Melania will be flushing a brick of coke down the White House toilet.


This is dead on.
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  On 9/6/2018 at 1:09 AM, bolverk said:
Who is Penises speech writer?


The guy who pointed out the lodestar stuff addressed that.

Apparently his current speechwriter has only been with him a year or two and Pence has been using lodestar since 2001.
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  On 9/6/2018 at 1:47 AM, DixonHur said:

What are the chances that the GOP turns on Trump once Kavanaugh is confirmed?

In other words, once they get what they really want.

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They’re waiting to see the results of the midterms. There’s still a 20-25% chance the GOP holds the House. If they do, they’re gonna double down on trumpism. If not, the ones with less crazy primary constituencies may start moving back toward “compassionate conservatism” bullshit.

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  On 9/5/2018 at 11:31 PM, Hugo Stiglitz said:

I think most Americans wanted Trump to succeed in the beginning.  I wanted him to do a good job.  Even Hillary said we should give him a chance to lead and I agreed with her.

Obviously, mistakes were made. 

What is still developing, the consequences.

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I hoped for the best, but he lost me with his inauguration speech. I really hoped he would step up to that podium and sound a conciliatory tone. Try to unite the country, give us a message of hope...but he used it as a bully pulpit. I texted Brisket during the speech and said “we’re fucked”

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  On 9/6/2018 at 1:47 AM, DixonHur said:

What are the chances that the GOP turns on Trump once Kavanaugh is confirmed?

In other words, once they get what they really want.

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Pence would have given them Kavanaugh or someone even more to the right.  The reality is that the GOP actually loves Trump.  He's everything they've always wanted. 

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  On 9/6/2018 at 1:50 AM, wildcat09 said:

They’re waiting to see the results of the midterms. There’s still a 20-25% chance the GOP holds the House. If they do, they’re gonna double down on trumpism. If not, the ones with less crazy primary constituencies may start moving back toward “compassionate conservatism” bullshit.

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Yep.  It's a game Blithe...just a game.

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  On 9/6/2018 at 1:50 AM, wildcat09 said:

They’re waiting to see the results of the midterms. There’s still a 20-25% chance the GOP holds the House. If they do, they’re gonna double down on trumpism. If not, the ones with less crazy primary constituencies may start moving back toward “compassionate conservatism” bullshit.

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Good point, they might hold out to see if RBG drops dead.  3 supreme court justices in 4 years would be a big get.

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  On 9/6/2018 at 1:52 AM, Mojo Hand said:

Pence would have given them Kavanaugh or someone even more to the right.  The reality is that the GOP actually loves Trump.  He's everything they've always wanted. 

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Not necessarily.  He would have tried, but there would have been even more resistance to an unelected president picking a justice.

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There is absolutely no way it's Pence. That dude has probably watched Trump bang Mother with a proud smile on his face.  He isn't smart, cunning, or man enough to go against Donald. 

My guess is it's someone on Pence's staff that has picked up the "lodestar" term from him, or some other person in the administration who purposely used the word to make people think it's Pence.

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