Impeached president Donald Trump is stumbling through the "meticulous and carefully honed" words appearing on a teleprompter in front of him, and everyone has decided that it will be the State of the Union address.
Chat amongst yourselves about it here. Watch on every national broadcast channel, the cable news channels, C-SPAN, or your choice of news outlets on YouTube.
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Classy as ever, the impeached one did not acknowledge Pelosi’s outstretched hand, won’t look at her.
Nancy omits âÂÂI have the high honor and distinct privilege..â part.— David Leopold (@DavidLeopold) February 5, 2020
Nancy omits âÂÂI have the high honor and distinct privilege..â part.
According to Brookings, about half the jobs are low wage positions.
He’s delusion as ever, thinking that the rest of the world isn’t mocking him.
GDP growth under Trump in 2019 was lower than the 2.2% during the 10-year recovery.
The important take away is that he’s not telling the truth about anything. So have fun mocking. Count the sniffs. Really, you’re not going to hear anything you need to know tonight.
No handshake? ð¤ #SOTU pic.twitter.com/tjGd1lxiS0— Christine Pelosi (@sfpelosi) February 5, 2020
No handshake? ð¤ #SOTU pic.twitter.com/tjGd1lxiS0
Job Gains
Republicans are going to stand and clap for almost every thing he says.
He says unemployment rate for vets has reached an all-time low. He doesn’t mention that the suicide rate for veterans has reached a record high.
They’re applauding having taken food away from low-income people.
Vast majority of raises for low-income workers has come from increases in the minimum wage.
If you think you hear hissing a booing underneath the dear leader obeisance from Republicans, you’re right.
Consumer Confidence Index was higher in 2000 than the latest claim from Trump that it is highest it has ever been now.
That wealthy people getting a tax break to invest in “opportunity zones”? Yeah, that’s grift for Kushner’s family and Trump cronies.
The U.S. is not energy independent. The U.S. still imports about 12% of the oil it consumes.
donald trump just called someone else an illegitimate rulerthatâÂÂs it, thatâÂÂs the tweet— Jamison Foser (@jamisonfoser) February 5, 2020
donald trump just called someone else an illegitimate rulerthatâÂÂs it, thatâÂÂs the tweet
Space. Force. And no, not all military equipment is made in the U.S. But you knew that.
What do you want to bet Trump has no idea who the Tuskegee airmen were or their story?
This is a moment to appreciate. Too bad it has to come with asterisk of coming from him. He should not be allowed to utter a word about civil rights.
HereâÂÂs an interview with Brig. General Charles McGee, 100, the Tuskegee Airman POTUS just introduced https://t.co/meA1tkPBBA— Jake Tapper (@jaketapper) February 5, 2020
HereâÂÂs an interview with Brig. General Charles McGee, 100, the Tuskegee Airman POTUS just introduced https://t.co/meA1tkPBBA