US politics general thread

[greg0205]

Russia slams proposal to question Trump summit translator

MOSCOW (AP) — Russian politicians are rallying behind Vladimir Putin and denouncing American suggestions that the translator at his meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump be interrogated about what they discussed privately.

Russia’s ambassador to the U.S., Anatoly Antonov, expressed hope Thursday that “the verbal agreements between Putin and Trump will be fulfilled.” Russian officials worry that domestic turmoil in the U.S. will hamper potential future cooperation on Syria or arms control discussed at the summit.

Russian officials have shrugged off Trump’s wildly contradictory accounts of what he said to Putin at Monday’s summit.

They are angry however at proposals by U.S. lawmakers to question Trump’s translator. Konstantin Kosachev, head of the upper house of parliament’s foreign affairs committee, said Thursday the idea sets a dangerous precedent that threats the “the whole idea of diplomacy,” according to Russian news agencies

Well, congress definitely shouldn't *not* do that then...

 

[NarrowBandFtw]

Well, congress definitely shouldn't *not* do that then...

Exactly what rights do congress have in knowing the details of a private conversation? If they both spoke the same language there would be no translator and they would have to depose either president directly, if they're too chickenshyte to do that they should leave the translator alone as well.

 

[rietrot]

So in another words the artist knew by switching the races there would be more outrage, just as if someone switched the roles in the opposite direction. Looks like Alan has fallen for it too :crylaugh:

Interesting, but irrelevant.

 

[greg0205]

Exactly what rights do congress have in knowing the details of a private conversation? If they both spoke the same language there would be no translator and they have to depose either president directly, if they're too chickenshyte to do that they should leave the translator alone as well.

So you're a monarchist now?



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[cerebus]

Russia slams proposal to question Trump summit translator



Well, congress definitely shouldn't *not* do that then...

Sorry you meant to say shouldn't *not* *not* do that. Sort of a triple negative, easy mistake.

 

[konfab]

So in another words the artist knew by switching the races there would be more outrage, just as if someone switched the roles in the opposite direction. Looks like Alan has fallen for it too :crylaugh:

The artist "knew" that making a controversial painting would create outrage for some, but not for others... MY GOD HE IS A GENIUS!!!

 

[greg0205]

Sorry you meant to say shouldn't *not* *not* do that. Sort of a triple negative, easy mistake.

Handy guide from Stephen Colbert...

[video=youtube;wZfB5TFHyq8]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wZfB5TFHyq8[/video]

 

[Alan]

It is cultural appropriation.

Shameful

Prominent Democratic Socialists of America member and liberal darling Linda Sarsour is not doubt outraged. Next thing western liberals will culturally appropriate Sharia

 

[RanzB]

Ted Nugent bars guns from his concert in last-minute switch

But m'uh good guy with a gun theory

 

[Unhappy1]

Interesting, but irrelevant.

I agree Alans ability to be easily duped is irrelevant to this thread, he should stop interjecting that here.

 

[Unhappy1]

The artist "knew" that making a controversial painting would create outrage for some, but not for others... MY GOD HE IS A GENIUS!!!

Nah he doesnt need to be a genius to dupe some of you :crylaugh:

 

[rietrot]

Ted Nugent bars guns from his concert in last-minute switch

But m'uh good guy with a gun theory

It's great that he got exposed as a two-faced liar

 

[konfab]

Ted Nugent bars guns from his concert in last-minute switch

But m'uh good guy with a gun theory

If you check out the Facebook page, Ted denies it (well obviously he would).
https://www.facebook.com/tednugent/posts/10155836381567297

But the more interesting part is the fact that they put everyone through a metal detector to screen everyone for guns, knives etc. That is actually what they should define as a gun-free zone. If you don't screen everyone, it isn't a gun-free zone.

 

[Alan]

Interesting, but irrelevant.

Alas straws are there to be clutched at.

 

[RanzB]

If you check out the Facebook page, Ted denies it (well obviously he would).

Yes, it's not shocking that a known liar would lie.

 

[NarrowBandFtw]

So you're a monarchist now?

No more than you are a crack addict, less actually. Pray tell how you connect the concept of personal privacy (core tenet of libertarianism) to monarchism, it should be highly entertaining.

 

[Aquila ka Hecate]

No more than your are a crack addict, less actually. Pray tell how you connect the concept of personal privacy (core tenet of libertarianism) to monarchism, it should be highly entertaining.

Actually, I think Robert Heinlein could've done that for you.

Myself - I'm not so bothered.

 

[Hamish McPanji]

Yes, it's not shocking that a known liar would lie.

Maybe they misspoke. They said "guns aren't allowed", instead of "guns are allowed" . Nowadays these kind of mistakes don't happen.

 

[Hamish McPanji]

Maybe they misspoke. They said "guns aren't allowed", instead of "guns are allowed" . Nowadays these kind of mistakes don't happen.

I meant do happen. You see, I just proved my point

 

[rietrot]

Actually, I think Robert Heinlein could've done that for you.

Myself - I'm not so bothered.

You forgot to log into your other account.