We can only assume it is Vladimir Putin's birthday, since Donald Trump is intent upon delivering America to him wrapped up in a bow. Which is only right considering what Putin gave Donald. God protect us from the inevitable striptease at tonight's SOTU, which Yr Wonkette
Hey all- The Guardian has a VERY interesting and important point about that cockamamie Russian oligarchs list. There actually WAS a diligently researched proper list- that was pulled and replaced at the last minute by someone high up, replaced with this stupid Forbes list, to make the US government look like incompetent jackasses.
A “name-and-shame” list of Russian oligarchs who made their money corruptly from their ties with Vladimir Putin was compiled by the US government agencies but then cancelled last week by a senior administration official, according to a Russia expert who was consulted on the list.
It was replaced by an all-inclusive list of rich Russians apparently copied straight from the Forbes magazine’s ranking of wealthy Russians, together with the names of some top Kremlin officials.
“It is a serious attempt by someone high up in government to make the US government and Congress look ridiculous,” he said.
FDF. You are an amazing writer. I would love you to make zillions of bitcoin or euros whichever is better selling books and writing new ones. Can you remind me where I might find a book of yours?
Rereading The Killer Angels I am reminded of the shoeless sons of indentured servants who died for slavery calling their leader Massa. That so many of them survived to reproduce is at the root of our American Tragedy.
It's that smug, satisfied smile whenever he gets a standing ovation from the Repugs that would take me out.
You forgot the snark tags.
Slowly I turn...
I'll have a bourbon on the rocks. Hold the ice.
Hey all- The Guardian has a VERY interesting and important point about that cockamamie Russian oligarchs list. There actually WAS a diligently researched proper list- that was pulled and replaced at the last minute by someone high up, replaced with this stupid Forbes list, to make the US government look like incompetent jackasses.
A “name-and-shame” list of Russian oligarchs who made their money corruptly from their ties with Vladimir Putin was compiled by the US government agencies but then cancelled last week by a senior administration official, according to a Russia expert who was consulted on the list.
It was replaced by an all-inclusive list of rich Russians apparently copied straight from the Forbes magazine’s ranking of wealthy Russians, together with the names of some top Kremlin officials.
“It is a serious attempt by someone high up in government to make the US government and Congress look ridiculous,” he said.
https://www.theguardian.com...
But at least they used a reliable source for the list of Oligarchs/Godfathers.
Treasury Department's Russia Oligarchs List Is Copied From Forbeshttps://www.forbes.co...
I didn't know there was once an actual list comprising identified mob bosses. That's a nice touch.
Them Blacks be grateful then, won't be any unemployment.
FDF. You are an amazing writer. I would love you to make zillions of bitcoin or euros whichever is better selling books and writing new ones. Can you remind me where I might find a book of yours?
Rereading The Killer Angels I am reminded of the shoeless sons of indentured servants who died for slavery calling their leader Massa. That so many of them survived to reproduce is at the root of our American Tragedy.
We have entered full-tilt, anti-democratic America. Short of a revolution there's nothing that can undo this.
To me, "HATE" is not a strong enough word. Nor are "loathe", "abominate", etc., etc. Just too fucking mild.
So, the only thing I can do when considering Republicans is say, "MOTHERFUCKERS!". I consider it a worthy placeholder for the time being.
He never will.
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The Turtle and Turnip just LOVE Donny.
That ain't no theater now. It's just a pile of hot ashes and bones.