Faux outrage from the Liar-In-Chief
Do you believe that Trump is outraged by what’s happening in Syria? Let’s take a close look at his tweet yesterday:
Many dead, including women and children, in mindless CHEMICAL attack in Syria. Area of atrocity is in lockdown and encircled by Syrian Army, making it completely inaccessible to outside world. President Putin, Russia and Iran are responsible for backing Animal Assad. Big price…
This is a man who has never in his entire life expressed an opinion about any human rights matter. Not once. He’s had plenty to say about business, taxes and trade, but has not uttered a single concern about people dying in war. How can he expect anyone to believe him now?
Besides, all the Washington insiders understand perfectly well what’s behind Trump’s new “aggressive posture” towards Russia and Putin. After years of his bromance with the Russian dictator—which has merely fed suspicions that Putin has dirt on him—Trump has to pretend to be tough with Russia. But it’s all fake. As McCain and others are pointing out, words aren’t enough. Will Trump back his rhetoric with actions?
He hasn’t so far. I’m sure Trump and Putin had a conversation that ran something like this:
Trump: Vladimir, I’m going to have to make believe I’m really angry with you.
Putin: I understand perfectly, Donald. Domestic politics. I have them here, too.
Trump: I just want to give you a heads-up. I’m going to say some pretty tough things about you. And I may even be forced to do stuff, like more diplomatic expulsions and more sanctions. But I promise, I’ll do the minimum I can get away with.
Putin: All right, Donald. Do what you have to do. Just don’t go too far.
At the same time, Trump continues his old game of distracting the media (and his base) from continued bad news by smearing Hillary Clinton yet again. Yes, after all the investigations and accusations have proven absolutely nothing against her, Trump just can’t let go. It’s hard to tell whom he hates and fears more, Hillary or Obama. Here’s his latest tweet:
Lawmakers of the House Judiciary Committee are angrily accusing the Department of Justice of missing the Thursday Deadline for turning over UNREDACTED Documents relating to FISA abuse, FBI, Comey, Lynch, McCabe, Clinton Emails and much more. Slow walking – what is going on? BAD!
It’s like a mantra that keeps repeating itself in his mind: “FBI Comey Lynch! McCabe Clinton emails!” How does the man ever find the time to think about anything else? “FBI Comey Lynch! McCabe Clinton emails!” Is it possible for Gen. Kelly or someone else to tell him to shut up? I will:
“Dear President Trump, shut up! There will never be hearings about Hillary or the damned emails. Nobody cares except you and the old conservative white Christian guys who want their taxes cut even more. You’ll go to your grave muttering about “FBI Comey Lynch! McCabe Clinton emails!” and even Melania and your greedy kids will be relieved to be rid of you, with your obsessions and paranoia. And by the way, Mister President, we’re already planning Impeachment parties across America, and you’re invited to mine, right here in the great City of Oakland, whose mayor, Libby Schaaf, sends her best regards!”
Well, anyhow, it looks like we’re taking down a bad guy—Michael Cohen, Trump’s fixer. It’s a good start: now we have to take down this illegitimate POTUS. Can Mueller raid the Mar-a-Lago? Stay tuned. I’d like to thank the Special Counsel and the Southern District of New York. At least some people in this government respect the law!
