“How many slams in an old screen door? Depends how loud you shut it. How many slices in a loaf of bread? Depends how thin you cut it. How much good inside a day? Depends how good you live ’em. How much love inside a friend? Depends how much you give ’em.” — Shel Silverstein
Now that the Dems have won control of the U.S. House of Representatives, Congresswoman Maxine Waters is expected to chair the Financial Services Committee. She’ll have subpoena power. Is it likely that she subpoenas Trump’s tax returns? I think so, don’t you? I would guess she just might subpoena President Donald Trump – and/or his records — as well as the IRS.
This would be somewhat unwelcome by the president, but he did say he’d release his tax returns. Perhaps he’ll finally think the time is right. Like when he gets served the subpoena.
Of interest could be why, when no bank wanted to loan the guy money, Deutsche Bank lent Trump a bundle. Other banks were hesitant. I don’t mean hesitant; they turned him down. His history of multiple bankruptcies is very well known. American banks turned him down. He went bankrupt with a casino. Can you imagine losing money with a casino? Our own little Gun Lake Casino seems to be doing OK.
There are persistent rumors that Trump’s loans from Deutsche Bank were guaranteed by Russian oligarchs. We don’t know. Rep. Waters might want to explore that. And what about emoluments? Taking money from foreigners by high officials, such as condo sales, golf memberships, etc., is prohibited. Will that fall to Maxine to sort out too?
Trumpkins, though, should take heart. Waters is, according to Trump, “very low IQ.” He should have nothing to fear from her. He is smart. In fact, he knows more than the generals. He probably would have been the greatest of all generals, but for those pesky bone spurs. He knows more than the senators. He went to the best of schools (that one is actually true). So it should be no contest, right? Super Smart Trump vs. Low IQ Waters.
And, of course, he did nothing wrong, so there is nothing to hide.
Drain the Swamp!
The Rotting of American continues from within!
I see Trump can’t go to the burial grounds of World War I veterans, instead of a 10-minute helicopter ride its a 45-minute car ride. Must be those damn bone spurs flaring up again. He has a lot of golf to ketch up on and he would not want to mess that up.
You drain the swamp with the worst alligator.
Does anyone know his ranking in those “Best of Schools” classes? Remember, there is always a top and a bottom in every class. Just a thought.
Harry-
I saw a bumper sticker yesterday that said, “Any Competent Adult 2020”. As far as business acumen goes, Trump had multiple bankruptcies (bankTrumptcies). And think about this: “By his own account, in 1976, when he was starting his career, Donald Trump was worth $200 million. Today, he says he’s worth $8 billion. If he’d put that original $200 million into an index fund, and reinvested the dividends, he’d be worth $12 billion today.” Robert Reich, author of The Common Good
Most would agree Waters from what she says is either not the sharpest knife in the drawer, or a genius none understands. I’m betting on the knife in the drawer.
True he may not in everyone’s opinion be a military genius, but business seems to be a place he knows. You don’t have to like him but it looks like even with all the Democrats winning. All those wins will mean nothing because grid lock will happen.
So many want President Trump gone but I have yet to hear a name of someone supported by those wanting him gone.
If you want him out of office get his replacements name out there.. Walk the walk just don’t talk the talk.
Frankly the rhetoric is getting boring after almost two years.
Harry, you must be about the same vintage as me. I think your son and my son played basketball at wWyland in 1990-1991. Trump is not a genius, neither am I. What I said about this rhetoric is if I have a few more bucks in pocket, all the lying and violence is OK. I was not raised that way and I bet you were not either. I did not want Hillary, did not want Trump. Out of 300 million people in the U.S., this the best we could do? Dont like Pelosi, Schumer or Lindsey G. or Mitch M. John Kasich from Ohio sounds good to me, seems to be level headed. But what do I know??
You’re correct on the vintage.
You and I at least agree, that currently there is no one available for the position of President.
.When it comes to choosing the lesser of two evils I vote for neither. Voting for the lesser is how we ended where we are.
Until one of the parties can field a fairly rational person things will only get worse.
It use to be the only circus in town was your local government, looks like the Big Top finally made the big time at the Federal level ..
The “heck” with draining the swamp….let’s get rid of the clowns…No clowns..No circus
I am afraid you are right, Harry. The days of got to love a clown are gone. Don’t worry about me, but the grandkids are too young to know the difference. Happy Veterans Day and thank you for your service.
Michelle for president 2020. Who else? Trump is through.