Bill Moyers’ website, written by John Light and Michael Winship, reports the following:
Republicans suddenly less interested in hearings and investigations –> Michael McAuliffe at The Huffington Post: “House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) declined to express an opinion Tuesday about whether President-elect Donald Trump’s talks with world leaders about his business interests violate the Constitution. But McCarthy did have some advice for Democrats, telling reporters they should back off calls for Congress to investigate how Trump and his transition team are separating the president-elect’s business interests from the demands of the nation. Trump has reportedly spoken with a number of foreign leaders about various projects around the world. A part of the Constitution known as the Emoluments Clause bars presidents from getting anything of value from a foreign government unless Congress approves.”
Hmm. Instead of “draining the swamp,” Trump is expanding it. His choice of Tom Price for Secretary of Health and Human Services is alarming. Price opposes women’s reproductive rights and is a hardline Tea Party member who has been a vocal critic of Obamacare. What will replace it for the millions who rely on it for healthcare insurance? Stay tuned. Having criticized Hillary for making paid speeches at Goldman Sachs, Trump has named a partner at Goldman Sachs to be Secretary of the Treasure. Welcome to the Beltway Swamp.
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So, according to McCarthy, the Democrats should “back off” calls for Congress to investigate how Trump is separating his business interests from his duties as President.
Sure, the Republicans want the Democrats to “play nice” and cooperate. In fact, there are Democrats calling for the same thing.
I’m sorry, I do not agree with this. Trump deserves every bit of respect and cooperation that the Republicans gave Obama. Which is to say, none.
Start quote: Mnuchin, according to his Bloomberg profile, was a partner at Goldman Sachs, where he worked for 17 years. He also worked at Soros Fund Management LLC, founded by liberal mega-donor George Soros. End quote.
Read more: http://dailycaller.com/2016/05/05/trump-names-former-goldman-partner-soros-money-manager-as-finance-chairman/#ixzz4RXAnQPQ2
I thought the right wingers hated George Soros or anybody associated with him? I wish Soros would cough up a few billions for the real public schools or start a public school advocacy think tank to offset all the right wing pro charter think tanks. I’m sure Rudy will be here soon to “clear” everything up. Oy vay.
Can’t wait for the tax cuts and increased spending on infra structure. What deficit ?
It’s time for the media to step up. This man is ignorant and proud of it. He is totally captured by a reactionary world view that is based on “what it can do for me.” There doesn’t even seem to be any pretense about how his cabinet selections are going to serve the people. They have no record other than serving themselves.
It is called setting priorities. The INVESTIGATIONS continue, including ones initiated in foreign countries against the foundation. Investigations take time and the Fed isn’t the only entity that could charge and convict her of criminal activity.
HUGE surprise?
Just on the internet news.
The cabinet picks by Trump share one thing in common.
ALL millionaires or billionaires.
Wonder how many people who voted for Trump now have second thoughts.
If not
just give them time.
none
Reagan should have proved to you that Lincoln was wrong.
If your a big enough a-hole you can fool all of the people all of the time..
Writing as a geologist, I can tell you there are only two ways to get rid of a swamp.
You can drain it or fill it.
It’s easy to see which way Trump is doing it.
I always thought it confusing that those who yelled and hollered for Trump, arguing the need to send him on his way to Wash DC to “drain the swamp,” never admitted to the fact that the man is a creature OF the actual swamp which is now draining the pocketbooks of so many citizens: Big Money.