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Some fundamental assumptions about democracy and Donald Trump…

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Some reflections.....   'Trump has proved that - to at least a great extent - all publicly is, indeed, good publicity. The disturbing reality seems to be that low information voters control elections. As scary as it may be to say so,, we may need to rethink … [Read more...] about Some fundamental assumptions about democracy and Donald Trump…

How Trump Tried To sell Forbes Into Thinking He Was Super ‘Loaded’back in the day….

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He hasn't changed much after 30 years.... He is STILL trying to sell people stuff that ain't true... ....When the Forbes 400 was first published in 1982, Trump tried to persuade Greenberg he was worth $900 million. The magazine estimated his worth at $100 million. The … [Read more...] about How Trump Tried To sell Forbes Into Thinking He Was Super ‘Loaded’back in the day….

A primary challenge to Trump is likely to be tough?…..

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Well, Maybe? Harry Enten from CNN and FiveThirtyEight  does a piece on back in the day President's not having primary troubles..... Any applying that to Donald Trump's possible nomination in  2020..... (A LOT of us don't think the guy will be President in 2021, one way … [Read more...] about A primary challenge to Trump is likely to be tough?…..

North Korea says it will suspend nuclear and missile testing

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They ALREADY have a nuclear bomb.... Countries that HAVE nukes do NOT give them away... North Korea said Saturday it will suspend nuclear tests and missile tests and shut down its underground test site, boosting hopes for a diplomatic breakthrough with rival South Korea and the … [Read more...] about North Korea says it will suspend nuclear and missile testing

Democratic Party sues Trump Campaign, Russian’s and Wikileaks over their 2016 election actions…

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You HAD to know that this was coming.... Information found and published in public point to collusion among the three parties named in the suit.... Mueller & Co. is pursing a similar track.... But he is prohibited by Dept. of Justice rules and regs from pursuing a … [Read more...] about Democratic Party sues Trump Campaign, Russian’s and Wikileaks over their 2016 election actions…

Could Giuliani end up replacing Sessions as Attorney General?….

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Hmmmmm? The NY Times floats this ballon.... Mr. Trump negotiated the discussions to have Mr. Giuliani join his team with Mr. Giuliani directly, a person close to the process said. Mr. Trump had repeatedly offered Mr. Giuliani the job of attorney general during the … [Read more...] about Could Giuliani end up replacing Sessions as Attorney General?….

Wells Fargo is settling back issues by paying $1 Billion to Federal Regulators…

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The accounts of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and Office of the Comptroller of the Currency will each receive $500 Million... The pay off will settle compliants  against the Bank.... What is surpriseing is this is action occurs on Donald Trump's … [Read more...] about Wells Fargo is settling back issues by paying $1 Billion to Federal Regulators…