Trump threats...

WASHINGTON — On Wednesday, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi characterized President Trump's description of "ridiculous, partisan investigations" as a threat to Democrats.

"An economic miracle is taking place in the United States, and the only thing that can stop it are foolish wars, politics, or ridiculous, partisan investigations," Trump said during his SOTU.



(There IS a global economic slowdown - - triggered by Trump's tariff wars so he is posturing to shift blame away from himself.)

The next morning, Pelosi pushed back.
“That was a threat. Presidents should not bring threats to the floor of the House," the California Democrat told a group of reporters at the U.S. Capitol. House Democrats then moved forward with their inquiries, as the House Intelligence Committee will expand its Russia probe into Trump, including Kremlin “leverage” over the president.

That committee voted to send more than 50 interview transcripts to special counsel Robert Mueller which the previous (Republican-controlled) House Intelligence Committee refused to do.

The committee chairman, Rep. Adam Schiff, D-Calif., said the House Intelligence Committee will deepen its future investigations of Russian election interference, seeking links to Trump's businesses, his campaign and his administration.

When asked about Schiff and the committee's move, Trump at first claimed that he had never heard of Schiff. Then he then asked about the congressman's authority.

"Under what basis would he do that?” Trump asked. "He’s just a political hack who’s trying to build a name for himself. It’s called presidential harassment."

Schiff fired back via Twitter.
"I can understand why the idea of meaningful oversight terrifies the President. Several of his close associates are going to jail, others await trial, and criminal investigations continue," Schiff said. "We’re going to do our job and won’t be distracted or intimidated by threats or attacks,"

One trick pony

Some people are praising Donald Trump’s mediocre, uninspiring State of the Union address simply because it was not terrible.

“The agenda I will lay out this evening is not a Republican agenda or a Democrat agenda,” Mr. Trump said, opening his speech on a conventionally presidential note on Tuesday. “It is the agenda of the American people.” (Trump does NOT speak for me - and 56% of American voters!)

A couple of hours earlier, during a private lunch with network anchors that did not stay private long, Mr. Trump called Senator Chuck Schumer, the Democratic leader, “nasty,” described former Vice President Joseph R. Biden Jr. as “dumb,” ripped into Senator John McCain, and derided Senator Elizabeth Warren as “Pocahontas.”

The speech itself, embedded with patriotic language and delivered in a reassuring tone, veered between two moods — combative and conciliatory. (like a battering husband)

Then, about 15 minutes in, Mr. Trump hit the issue foremost in his consciousness —congressional investigations into his conduct.

First, he pleaded for the new Democratic House to avoid “ridiculous partisan investigations” and cautioned his enemies not to seek “revenge” against him.

Then came bluntest threat to the woman sitting behind him, Speaker Nancy Pelosi: “If there is going to be peace and legislation, there cannot be war and investigation. It just doesn’t work that way!” he said.

The quintessential COWARD, Donald Trump Will Resign the Presidency in 2019.

Reject dualism! Trump has limited thinking capacity (e.g. retarded thinking). He is a “one trick pony” with a border wall instead of an internet firewall. Future Russian hacking is key to his reelection.

Trump’s frequent golf trips.

White House press secretary Sarah Sanders was asked a while back about Trump’s frequent golf trips.

A reporter asked about "the single biggest thing the President has accomplished for the American people during his time on the golf course?"

Sanders responded: "I think it would certainly be developing deeper and better relationships with members of Congress in which those relationships have helped push forward the President's agenda… A lot of that, I think, and the success of that came from the strong relationships that the President has. And he's played golf with a number of senators and used that time, certainly, to accomplish that."

If you calculate solely from the numbers made public, however, you get is this: 7% of the time Donald Trump has played golf as President, he has played with a sitting member of Congress.

Trump tweeted 27 times about President Barack Obama's golf habits between 2011 and 2016. Here's a random sampling:
• "While our wonderful president was out playing golf all day, the TSA is falling apart, just like our government! Airports a total disaster!" (May 2016)
• "President Obama should have gone to Louisiana days ago, instead of golfing. Too little, too late!" (August 2016)
• "Obama has admitted that he spends his mornings watching @ESPN. Then he plays golf, fundraises & grants amnesty to illegals." (December 2014)

If he was elected President, promised Trump, he wouldn't be playing much golf at all.

"If I win I may never see my property -- I may never see these places again," Trump said in August 2016. "But because I'm going to be working for you, I'm not going to have time to go golfing, believe me. Believe me. Believe me, folks."

President Emoluments

To recognize "Black History Month," Trump played golf with Tiger Woods (at a Trump golf course and at taxpayer expense)!

President Trump has tried to use the presidency to enrich himself by promoting his businesses as extensions of his administration. That includes conducting government business at them, praising them in his official capacity, and even going so far as to offer exclusive perks to members of his clubs including access to government leaders, influence on government business, and in some cases, appointments to government positions.

Best known for being a "dishonest scumbag," the trumpster in the dumpster goes for a little "free advertising."

The Mueller investigation? Trump's team had over 100 contacts with Russian-linked officials, according to think tank analysis.

Oh! Don Jr.!

If Trump pardon's Don Jr. then Don Jr. will no longer be able to "take the 5th."

So, Trump spends a little taxpayer money - a little.

How much does AF1 travel to Trump Golf Courses really cost?

White supremacist terrorists killed more people in the US last year than any other extremist group.

So... what is the difference between Donald Trump and a catfish?

One is a low-life bottom-feeding scum sucker --- and the other one is a fish!

2019 SOTU

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Ms. Speaker, Mr. Vice President, members of Congress, the First Lady of the United States and my fellow Americans:

Last year’s State of the Union address was hailed by many as the greatest presidential speech of all time. For some, that would be plenty. But not for me. Tonight’s beautiful speech is even more incredible and will set a new TV ratings record.

I’d like you to meet Franklin Waters, who one year ago was working at a small television station in Lincoln, Nebraska, as I delivered the 2018 State of the Union. He reached for his coffee mug just as I noted that our massive tax cuts provide tremendous relief for people like Franklin.

Unable to judge the distance to the mug while keeping a watchful eye on a dozen TV monitors, Franklin’s coffee spilled. With split-second bravery, he threw himself onto the video console, knowing that the scalding beverage would undoubtedly burn his skin.

Thanks to Franklin’s courage, the station remained on the air and the people of Lincoln did not miss a minute of my gorgeous speech. Tonight, Franklin Waters is seated with Melania; please stand and join me in acknowledging his service. (Applause)

While it is true that over the last 12 months we have failed to make progress on immigration, we will not give up. Young Max Schnitzel doesn’t give up either. As a second grade student in Largo, Florida, seven years ago, Max was told by teachers he would never grow big enough to play on the football team.

Undaunted, he followed our Executive Residence program of eating cheeseburgers, fries, soda and pie, in bed, round the clock. Today, 312-pound Max Schnitzel is a proud ninth grader. He hopes to play on the Largo football team if a uniform can be found to fit him.

Max is here tonight - a symbol of the American spirit and the Trump diet. Bravo, young man! (Applause)

Over the course of the last year, North Korea has built and tested more than two dozen nuclear missiles, each capable of reaching Cleveland. We will stand firm in our resolve against this menace.

I’d like to tell you about Ji-Man Hwang, a professional baseball player from Seoul, South Korea. Undeterred by the threat from the North, Hwang played second base for the Hanwha Eagles for two seasons. After hitting .247, he received a $50,000 signing bonus from the Seattle Mariners and will be playing this season for the Mariners’ Class A team, the AquaSox.

Ji-Man Hwang is in the gallery tonight. Although a foreigner, he embodies the American Dream. He stood up to the threat from the North, and he came here thanks to our new merit-based system that rewards those who have shown they can pay their own way without government assistance. Please salute him! (Applause)

I’d like to end on a personal note. That gorgeous, well-built blond sitting in front of Melania tonight is Stephanie Clifford, an old friend some of you might recognize by her stage name, Stormy Daniels. As you know, in 2016 my lawyers paid Stormy $130,000 in return for her silence regarding our extra-marital affair.

Stormy’s story reminds us that anyone can make it in America as long as they’re willing to wheel, deal and, if necessary, prostitute themselves. It’s what I’ve done. It’s what I’ve taught my children. And it’s what we’ll all do to make American great again.

Stormy and I will be signing commemorative tee-shirts as you leave the room tonight. And don’t forget to join us here next year at this same time for the biggest State of the Union yet. Our guests in the gallery will include Patriots star Tom Brady, the entire cast of “Fox & Friends,” and North Korean hero Dennis Rodman.

Drive safely, and goodnight!