TakeYouToTasker Posted January 27, 2017 Posted January 27, 2017 Looks like Schumer plans to carry the Harry Reid Lie Torch proudly. Color me not surprised. There is a very important key difference between the two though: Reid, as despicable as he was, was a trusted negotiating partner with his colleagues across the isle. While Republicans despised what he stood for, they knew that Reid spoke for his Party in the Senate, and could be trusted to honor his word in deals he would make. He gladly lied to ordinary Americans, but was oak with his fellow Senators. Schumer either lied to Senate Republicans and broke a deal he had made with them, or he has no real influence over his rank and file in the Senate. Whichever the case is, it's a nightmare scenario for Democrats, and the beauty is that it's self inflicted.
IDBillzFan Posted January 27, 2017 Posted January 27, 2017 There is a very important key difference between the two though: Reid, as despicable as he was, was a trusted negotiating partner with his colleagues across the isle. While Republicans despised what he stood for, they knew that Reid spoke for his Party in the Senate, and could be trusted to honor his word in deals he would make. He gladly lied to ordinary Americans, but was oak with his fellow Senators. Schumer either lied to Senate Republicans and broke a deal he had made with them, or he has no real influence over his rank and file in the Senate. Whichever the case is, it's a nightmare scenario for Democrats, and the beauty is that it's self inflicted. So maybe he's more like Obama than Reid. I remember Obama reneging on the debt deal he made with Boehner after fellow Dems whined about wanting more revenue.
Deranged Rhino Posted January 27, 2017 Posted January 27, 2017 There is a very important key difference between the two though: Reid, as despicable as he was, was a trusted negotiating partner with his colleagues across the isle. While Republicans despised what he stood for, they knew that Reid spoke for his Party in the Senate, and could be trusted to honor his word in deals he would make. He gladly lied to ordinary Americans, but was oak with his fellow Senators. Schumer either lied to Senate Republicans and broke a deal he had made with them, or he has no real influence over his rank and file in the Senate. Whichever the case is, it's a nightmare scenario for Democrats, and the beauty is that it's self inflicted. There's another difference, Reid never went on TV and threatened the life of the president elect (at the time) on behalf of the Intelligence Community. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UfEqh8sdQ70
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted January 27, 2017 Posted January 27, 2017 Has anyone else seen the alternate twitter accounts opened by some bureaucrats to try and get around the communications gag order? I sense incoming rolling heads.
Greg F Posted January 27, 2017 Posted January 27, 2017 Has anyone else seen the alternate twitter accounts opened by some bureaucrats to try and get around the communications gag order? I sense incoming rolling heads. These are what pass for public servants. One of the stories that generated a fair bit of coverage today was the rise of “rogue” Twitter accounts popping up for agencies like the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), National Park Service (NPS) and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). Accounts like @RogueNASA, @AltNatParkSer, @ActualEPAFacts and @Alt_NASA ... The bubble they live in must be impervious to common sense. At first glance, one of the most remarkable aspects of the accounts is that, as their avatars, they used (updated below) the official logos of the agencies they are attempting to speak on behalf of, yet many federal agency logos are strictly controlled. For example, the EPA logo policy states that for any organization which wishes to “reproduce the EPA logo or seal for purposes acceptable to the Agency, permission must be granted by OPA, which will provide a copy of the logo or seal.” NASA guidelines are even more strict, stating “The NASA insignia logo (the blue "meatball" insignia), the retired NASA logotype (the red "worm" logo) and the NASA seal may not be used for any purpose without explicit permission. These images may not be used by persons who are not NASA employees or on products, publications or web pages that are not NASA-sponsored.” NPS takes its restrictions even further, referencing possible criminal prosecution: “The arrowhead symbol is the official insignia and registered mark of the NPS. As such, it is protected by trademark laws and by 18 U.S.C. § 701, which provides for criminal penalties against non-governmental use of Government marks and other insignia. The arrowhead symbol may not be used without prior written permission from the Director of the NPS.” This should be fun. UPDATE (1/26/2017 9:08AM EST): The EPA responded by email earlier this morning to state the use of the EPA logo by @ActualEPAFacts was unauthorized and that the matter has been forwarded to "EPA's Office of General Counsel for further action."
DC Tom Posted January 27, 2017 Posted January 27, 2017 These are what pass for public servants. The bubble they live in must be impervious to common sense. This should be fun. Today was my last day as a government contractor. I am really glad I got out now. This is going to get nuts quickly.
Azalin Posted January 27, 2017 Posted January 27, 2017 Today was my last day as a government contractor. I am really glad I got out now. This is going to get nuts quickly. Congratulations! I will drink a margarita to your newfound freedom this evening.
GG Posted January 28, 2017 Posted January 28, 2017 Congratulations! I will drink a margarita to your newfound freedom this evening. How will you get the tequila over the wall?
boyst Posted January 28, 2017 Posted January 28, 2017 There is a very important key difference between the two though: Reid, as despicable as he was, was a trusted negotiating partner with his colleagues across the isle. While Republicans despised what he stood for, they knew that Reid spoke for his Party in the Senate, and could be trusted to honor his word in deals he would make. He gladly lied to ordinary Americans, but was oak with his fellow Senators. Schumer either lied to Senate Republicans and broke a deal he had made with them, or he has no real influence over his rank and file in the Senate. Whichever the case is, it's a nightmare scenario for Democrats, and the beauty is that it's self inflicted. it's aisle you !@#$ing idiot
4merper4mer Posted January 28, 2017 Posted January 28, 2017 I sense incoming rolling heads. Wrong thread.
/dev/null Posted January 28, 2017 Posted January 28, 2017 How will you get the tequila over the wall? By paying 20% more
Greg F Posted January 28, 2017 Posted January 28, 2017 Today was my last day as a government contractor. I am really glad I got out now. This is going to get nuts quickly. Just make sure you don't look back Tom. We would hate to see you turned into a pillar of salt.
/dev/null Posted January 28, 2017 Posted January 28, 2017 Just make sure you don't look back Tom. We would hate to see you turned into a pillar of salt. Not that anyone would notice. Tom is salty enough as is
DC Tom Posted January 28, 2017 Posted January 28, 2017 Not that anyone would notice. Tom is salty enough as is That...makes no !@#$ing sense whatsoever.
/dev/null Posted January 28, 2017 Posted January 28, 2017 That...makes no !@#$ing sense whatsoever. http://knowyourmeme.com/memes/salty
Azalin Posted January 28, 2017 Posted January 28, 2017 (edited) How will you get the tequila over the wall? I know a guy who knows a guy who knows a freelance Jimador who doesn't ask too many questions. Edited January 28, 2017 by Azalin
Tiberius Posted January 28, 2017 Posted January 28, 2017 "One of Donald Trumps first actions as president was to impose a hiring freeze for the federal government. The Trump administration is justifying this action by falsely claiming that it responds to a dramatic expansion of the federal workforce. But the truth is that the hiring freeze will have profound negative consequences throughout the country. This is particularly true for our nations veterans, who are among the groups most harmed by this policy. Put simply, President Trumps hiring freeze will prevent many veterans from getting jobs. At the same time, it will cause longer waits for VAmedical care, and increase the backlog on VA disability claims. President Trump said he was going to take care of our vets better than anybody, but his hiring freeze makes clear that this was only an empty promise, making him another politician repeating a hollow slogan like support the troops while doing exactly the opposite." Piss off vets now... http://thehill.com/blogs/pundits-blog/the-administration/316467-trumps-hiring-freeze-breaks-faith-with-americas
Maury Ballstein Posted January 28, 2017 Posted January 28, 2017 "One of Donald Trumps first actions as president was to impose a hiring freeze for the federal government. The Trump administration is justifying this action by falsely claiming that it responds to a dramatic expansion of the federal workforce. But the truth is that the hiring freeze will have profound negative consequences throughout the country. This is particularly true for our nations veterans, who are among the groups most harmed by this policy. Put simply, President Trumps hiring freeze will prevent many veterans from getting jobs. At the same time, it will cause longer waits for VAmedical care, and increase the backlog on VA disability claims. President Trump said he was going to take care of our vets better than anybody, but his hiring freeze makes clear that this was only an empty promise, making him another politician repeating a hollow slogan like support the troops while doing exactly the opposite." Piss off vets now... http://thehill.com/blogs/pundits-blog/the-administration/316467-trumps-hiring-freeze-breaks-faith-with-americas Is someone gonna hire you ? Or does that helmet scare off all the HR people ?
PastaJoe Posted January 29, 2017 Posted January 29, 2017 I don't remember Kerry getting a medal from Putin for selling ketchup in Russia. Did the sanctions that could be reversed by Trump that would benefit Tillerson's former employer and allow their $3.2 billion oil deal include ketchup sales in Russia? See, that's the difference in a conflict of interests.
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