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[Prokorov]

Why would I talk about the Nazis when they are nowhere to be found? Do you mean the 20 White Nationalists that showed up to the rally in Charlottesville? The same rally that was highly touted by the mainstream media to be filled with Nazis and White Supremacists? The only thing that I saw were hords of unhinged Antifa inciting violence and threatening assassination to the POTUS.

nowhere to be found? they are openly out, even within the government.

For the record I hate and denounce the Nazis. I hate the White Supremacist groups. Does this make you feel better? I don't know why you would even think that I support them EVER. This goes to show that the MSM has brainwashed all of you into thinking that anybody that supports the MAGA initiative is a bigot and racist. Total baloney. I think that you are the one that needs to change your perspective on things especially when it comes to race not me.

trump is a white supremacist. if you support him you are supporting white supremacy movement.

anyone who says the support trump and arent racist, are still racist. if you stand by while someone actively enables nazis, the kkk, and talks down to black people and calls africa a shithole then im sorry you are a racist.

ignoring that there is racism doesnt make racism go away, it just makes you an ignorant racist

[13th Man]

Sorry but I don't believe that. Half of America supports Trump, you can't seriously think that they're all racists. A lot of minorities support Trump as well including Blacks. Many people that voted Republican aren't even doing it for Trump, they're just disgusted at the direction the left has turned to or didn't trust Hillary. Many people still support him due to the positive change he has made to their lifestyle, but I feel that the momentum is shifting due to Trump's stupidity.

Trumps latest series of tweets are just dumb imo, going back to the Don Lemon and Lebron tweets. He's doing a disservice to the Republicans at a very important time right now leading up to the mid-term elections. He had good momentum going for him with the economy, all he had to do was stay on track and focus on that but with this huge ego, he could not control himself going off on things and people that he should not even be giving attention to as the POTUS. I don't believe that his latest tweet proves that he's a racist as he's called many people of different races dogs. It just just plain stupid, given the time and sensitivity amidst the Omarosa spectacle.

If it is proven that he is a racist then this does not bold well for him but you have to give him the benefit of the doubt before labelling him as such which many people have already done.

[MrDollarBills]

Donald Trump has a 39%-40% approval rating. That is not half of America. His approval ratings among voters of color in the USA are all in the toilet, including with Black people who disapprove of him to the tune of 79%. A lot of minorities do not support Trump. You think Latino citizens support Trump after what he did at the border? The only real support base Trump has are among white americans, and that is as of today not even at a majority (50/50 split). The only people clinging to Trump are a bunch of racist ass holes. Please stop making **** up dude.

Also, can you name these "positive" changes that he has made in his supporters' lifestyle? Wages are stagnant. His trade war is driving up the cost of consumer goods. Healthcare costs are rising thanks to him signing off on legislation that sabotaged the Affordable Care Act. Gas prices are rising. All of this negatively impacts his supporters especially in the rural states. Be specific and in detail provide these positive changes that he's making for Americans' lifestyles. Use facts, not conjecture like you continue to do. The only supporters of Trump who have gained a favorable change are those that are in the 1% of the nation in wealth. His supporters who are middle class and in poverty aren't gaining any tangible benefits from his policies.

Also, the White House cannot either confirm or deny that Trump has been caught on tape using a racial slur. That speaks volumes.

[Prokorov]

Sorry but I don't believe that. Half of America supports Trump, you can't seriously think that they're all racists. A lot of minorities support Trump as well including Blacks. Many people that voted Republican aren't even doing it for Trump, they're just disgusted at the direction the left has turned to or didn't trust Hillary. Many people still support him due to the positive change he has made to their lifestyle, but I feel that the momentum is shifting due to Trump's stupidity.

Yes I do believe about half the country is racist.... and in most red states, its probably more then 50%. Their are of course varying degrees of racism, not every racist wants all blacks extinct from existence. just because you are a minority doesnt mean you cant be racist or ignorant.

trump has made nothing but an enormous negative impact on the lives of blacks and people of color.

Trumps latest series of tweets are just dumb imo, going back to the Don Lemon and Lebron tweets. He's doing a disservice to the Republicans at a very important time right now leading up to the mid-term elections. He had good momentum going for him with the economy, all he had to do was stay on track and focus on that but with this huge ego, he could not control himself going off on things and people that he should not even be giving attention to as the POTUS. I don't believe that his latest tweet proves that he's a racist as he's called many people of different races dogs. It just just plain stupid, given the time and sensitivity amidst the Omarosa spectacle.

this isnt new, his racist tweets have been going on for a while. you dont get a free pass as president to call africa a craphole and move on like nothing happened. he is enabling racism and the kkk.

If it is proven that he is a racist then this does not bold well for him but you have to give him the benefit of the doubt before labelling him as such which many people have already done.

its proven.

[MrDollarBills]

Sorry but I don't believe that. Half of America supports Trump, you can't seriously think that they're all racists. A lot of minorities support Trump as well including Blacks. Many people that voted Republican aren't even doing it for Trump, they're just disgusted at the direction the left has turned to or didn't trust Hillary. Many people still support him due to the positive change he has made to their lifestyle, but I feel that the momentum is shifting due to Trump's stupidity.

Yes I do believe about half the country is racist.... and in most red states, its probably more then 50%. Their are of course varying degrees of racism, not every racist wants all blacks extinct from existence. just because you are a minority doesnt mean you cant be racist or ignorant.

trump has made nothing but an enormous negative impact on the lives of blacks and people of color.

Trumps latest series of tweets are just dumb imo, going back to the Don Lemon and Lebron tweets. He's doing a disservice to the Republicans at a very important time right now leading up to the mid-term elections. He had good momentum going for him with the economy, all he had to do was stay on track and focus on that but with this huge ego, he could not control himself going off on things and people that he should not even be giving attention to as the POTUS. I don't believe that his latest tweet proves that he's a racist as he's called many people of different races dogs. It just just plain stupid, given the time and sensitivity amidst the Omarosa spectacle.

this isnt new, his racist tweets have been going on for a while. you dont get a free pass as president to call africa a craphole and move on like nothing happened. he is enabling racism and the kkk.

If it is proven that he is a racist then this does not bold well for him but you have to give him the benefit of the doubt before labelling him as such which many people have already done.

its proven.

It was proven decades ago by him and his dad getting sued by the Justice Department for refusing to rent to Black people, or him calling for The Central Park 5 to be executed even after they were exonerated.

I don't need a tape of him saying the word to know what he has said it. When you call African countries **** holes and then ask why don't we let good people in from places like Norway, you know exactly what you're dealing with. Some people just want to be obtuse so they can skirt around the fact that they support a racist pile of crap.

[gigantes]

To me it's the easy, obnoxious enthusiasm that rings the most false. Not exclusive to Trump-heads of course, but man-- this crew does seem to revel in easy-answers and easy-huzzahs, like users chasing discount dopamine waves, or something.

[MrDollarBills]

Ben Carson Ends Obama-Era Efforts to Reduce Housing Segregation

In a press release on Monday, the Department of Housing and Urban Development made its firmest commitment yet to tear down the Obama-era framework for enforcing the Fair Housing Act.

In a public notice dated Thursday, Aug. 9, HUD outlined its reasons for quashing the 2015 “affirmatively furthering fair housing” rule (AFFH), which had been the strongest effort in decades to crack down on segregation and discriminatory practices in and by American cities and suburbs. HUD Secretary Ben Carson cited the Obama administration’s “unworkable requirements” in a statement, saying the rule “actually impeded the development and rehabilitation of affordable housing.” Under AFFH, Carson said, cities and other HUD grantees had “inadequate autonomy” according to his understanding of federalism.

Neither criticism, fair housing experts say, is accurate. The AFFH rule told cities to set fair housing goals, but not how to meet them. It was flexible on doctrinaire questions like: Should assistance go to people or places?

Neither did the rule seem likely to dampen the supply of affordable housing. “It’s important and worthwhile and corresponded to the importance of what it’s designed to do,” says Andrea Ponsor, the COO of Stewards of Affordable Housing for the Future, which advocates for the preservation and production of affordable rental housing. “We were very supportive of the rule and we don’t feel like it had its opportunity to work yet.”

https://slate.com/business/2018/08/ben-carson-ends-obama-era-efforts-to-reduce-housing-segregation.html

But please tell us how Trump is making things great for Black Americans.

Go take a seat and face the wall, 13th.

[MrDollarBills]

So any day now...Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama will be going to jail.

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Don McGhan is one of the people in the White House who weren't sleeping in history class when the teacher was explaining what happened to the people that ending up going to jail on behalf of Richard Nixon.

Smart man. Trump is probably having a melt down at his golf course right now.

[MrDollarBills]

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So Trump's speech writer is a nazi. I'm really shocked by this.

[Roy Tarpley]

Although there is some guilty schadenfreude about all this, I really want all this to speed up. I know Mueller has done fantastic work in a year's time but every day, the country is suffering. It's like the Titanic, with water rushing in from compartment to compartment.

[Prokorov]

Although there is some guilty schadenfreude about all this, I really want all this to speed up. I know Mueller has done fantastic work in a year's time but every day, the country is suffering. It's like the Titanic, with water rushing in from compartment to compartment.

the important part isnt to do it quick, its to get it done fully. a trump impeachment and complete cleaning of the cuppboards and many landing with some jail time would send a nice message about corruption and racism at the highest level.

a failure would be more of the same.

[MrDollarBills]

This is actually going at lightning speed compared to Watergate (which seems trivial compared to this...Nixon was crooked but he wasn't a traitor). But Prok is right, as bad and unnerving this has been to watch unfold, Mueller can't rush things. Every case must be air tight, especially when it comes to Trump. Also, it is on us, the electorate to get out and vote in November and encourage others to do so. Even if Mueller's report recommends that the President face prosecution for multiple crimes, it doesn't matter if the GOP hasn't been removed from office.

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He's in a state of panic now after the McGhan revelation, not to mention that it was revealed yesterday that his former lawyer is being investigated for $20 Million dollar bank fraud and is signaling that he will cooperate with not only FBI SDNY but also with Mueller. This is where the dangerous part of this begins because he could do something stupid out of desperation.

[MrDollarBills]

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I don't think this pig would have been brazen enough to say this a few years ago. But here we are.

This makes me feel like ****. Like our lives are worth nothing to these sick, twisted people.

[13th Man]

You guys are living in an alternate universe lead by the leftist mainstream media. Let me inject a small dose of reality here.

- McGahn has nothing on Trump, otherwise he would have quit by now had Trump done anything illegal. Mueller is grasping at straws at this point, this sham of a probe will inevitably come to an end. I hope that Trump doesn't agree to an interview because it's a trap. Giuliani knows that the truth is not the truth. Even if Trump tells the truth, they will find a way to pin perjury on him. It's not worth it Donald, you've already bent over backwards to prove that this is a sham.

- Trump is MAGA by revoking the security clearance credentials from Brennan. There's a security principle called "Need to Know" and these folks no longer need to know. Next will be to Bruce Ohr, perhaps even Mueller and the rest of the jokers.

- The leftist MSM went bonkers over a story of an illegal getting arrested at the hospital when he went there with his wife to deliver a baby. Oh....some small details that they forgot to mention. The man is wanted for a murder in Mexico in which Mexican authorities have asked for assistance in capturing this man. As well, his wife was not there to deliver but merely to make plans for a C-section. The left have gone overboard based on emotion once again folks and only presenting facts that fit their narrative.

- One of the leading activists of the #MeToo movement, Asia Argento have paid off a guy 380k for sexually abusing him when he was a minor. Where are the feminists and leftists here? Funny that they're not all up in arms now like they were with Harvey Weinstein (not condoning his actions). She's a real winner this broad, wasn't she the one spotted cheating on Anthony Bourdain and badmouthing him on Twitter right before his suicide? What an upstanding citizen, leader and role model for the left. To little surprise, the victims of the left also happen to be the biggest hypocrites. #MeTooHypocrite

- The Manafort jurors are taking an oughly long time to deliberate this case. Is it possible that they can see through this witch hunt as well that Mueller is just trying to squeeze him for the sake of getting to Trump? Again, grasping at straws.

- A Democrat and progressive liberal attended some rally in Portland and was struck over the head by a metal object by Antifa because he carried a small American flag (an indicator of him being progressive)A, causing cuts to his forehead. They thought he was a right wing rather than one of them so deserved to be physically assaulted. These leftists are so reasonable and understanding that anyone having a remotely opposing view will get phyisically attacked. Who are the real fascists here?

So what's going to happen when the phony Mueller probe finally comes to an end without them finding anything of substance? What are the people with TDS (Trump Derangement Syndrome) going to do when there's nothing left to grasp or cling on to in hopes of impeaching Trump? Try to censor his Twitter account? Resort to violence? Start a Civil War? They need to show some R-E-S-P-I-C-T, I tell you.

[Karate Diop]

You guys are living in an alternate universe lead by the leftist mainstream media. Let me inject a small dose of reality here.

- McGahn has nothing on Trump, otherwise he would have quit by now had Trump done anything illegal. Mueller is grasping at straws at this point, this sham of a probe will inevitably come to an end. I hope that Trump doesn't agree to an interview because it's a trap. Giuliani knows that the truth is not the truth. Even if Trump tells the truth, they will find a way to pin perjury on him. It's not worth it Donald, you've already bent over backwards to prove that this is a sham.

- Trump is MAGA by revoking the security clearance credentials from Brennan. There's a security principle called "Need to Know" and these folks no longer need to know. Next will be to Bruce Ohr, perhaps even Mueller and the rest of the jokers.

- The leftist MSM went bonkers over a story of an illegal getting arrested at the hospital when he went there with his wife to deliver a baby. Oh....some small details that they forgot to mention. The man is wanted for a murder in Mexico in which Mexican authorities have asked for assistance in capturing this man. As well, his wife was not there to deliver but merely to make plans for a C-section. The left have gone overboard based on emotion once again folks and only presenting facts that fit their narrative.

- One of the leading activists of the #MeToo movement, Asia Argento have paid off a guy 380k for sexually abusing him when he was a minor. Where are the feminists and leftists here? Funny that they're not all up in arms now like they were with Harvey Weinstein (not condoning his actions). She's a real winner this broad, wasn't she the one spotted cheating on Anthony Bourdain and badmouthing him on Twitter right before his suicide? What an upstanding citizen, leader and role model for the left. To little surprise, the victims of the left also happen to be the biggest hypocrites. #MeTooHypocrite

- The Manafort jurors are taking an oughly long time to deliberate this case. Is it possible that they can see through this witch hunt as well that Mueller is just trying to squeeze him for the sake of getting to Trump? Again, grasping at straws.

- A Democrat and progressive liberal attended some rally in Portland and was struck over the head by a metal object by Antifa because he carried a small American flag (an indicator of him being progressive)A, causing cuts to his forehead. They thought he was a right wing rather than one of them so deserved to be physically assaulted. These leftists are so reasonable and understanding that anyone having a remotely opposing view will get phyisically attacked. Who are the real fascists here?

So what's going to happen when the phony Mueller probe finally comes to an end without them finding anything of substance? What are the people with TDS (Trump Derangement Syndrome) going to do when there's nothing left to grasp or cling on to in hopes of impeaching Trump? Try to censor his Twitter account? Resort to violence? Start a Civil War? They need to show some R-E-S-P-I-C-T, I tell you.

R-E-S-P-I-C-T?

[MrDollarBills]

I was going to really pick apart all of that craziness you just wrote but I thought why even bother if you are brazen enough to come on here saying "The truth is not the truth". How are you a functioning adult saying such nonsense? Truth is based in fact, if you no longer adhere to that then you're the one who is living in an alternative universe.

You are a **** ing nutjob. I cannot put it any plainer. You go from that to ranting about Asia Argento being a rapist when that was not even a topic of discussion on here, and calling people on here feminists and leftists. Seek help. seriously.

Better yet, please go to the Atlanta Hawks forum and start a current affairs thread there so that you can spew your far right lunacy to their fans. You only came to this forum because of Jeremy Lin, a good, honest man who would be disgusted by you and your hateful rhetoric, and Lin is on another team now. So I'm not sure why you're so obsessed with coming on here to rant your craziness at us.

And learn how to **** ing spell, bigot.

[Roy Tarpley]

I blocked this dude a long time ago. A real embarrassment to Lin, Lin fans, Canada, and the human race. I don't know why he continues to come to the Nets board when he constantly says he'll stop posting here.

[13th Man]

Giuliani is correct, the truth is not the truth because it would get twisted to satisfy a bogus agenda.

Google or Youtube "Al Sharpton and Aretha Franklin R-E-S-P-I-C-T", you'll see what I was referring to. But of course, you guys won't know what I'm talking about because you only watch the likes of CNN and the rest of the biased mainstream media.

Like I said, I'm just giving you guys a small dose of reality outside of your bubble. When the Mueller probe comes to an end with nothing substantial, then maybe your eyes will open up a bit see what's really going on. This will be followed up by another 4 years of MAGA.

[Prokorov]

This is actually going at lightning speed compared to Watergate (which seems trivial compared to this...Nixon was crooked but he wasn't a traitor). But Prok is right, as bad and unnerving this has been to watch unfold, Mueller can't rush things. Every case must be air tight, especially when it comes to Trump. Also, it is on us, the electorate to get out and vote in November and encourage others to do so. Even if Mueller's report recommends that the President face prosecution for multiple crimes, it doesn't matter if the GOP hasn't been removed from office.

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He's in a state of panic now after the McGhan revelation, not to mention that it was revealed yesterday that his former lawyer is being investigated for $20 Million dollar bank fraud and is signaling that he will cooperate with not only FBI SDNY but also with Mueller. This is where the dangerous part of this begins because he could do something stupid out of desperation.

you have to think the "start a war" card is there for him to be played as a last resort. as we know its not hard to find cause to bomb some 3rd world or middle eastern country and get us support to do ti

[Prokorov]

You guys are living in an alternate universe lead by the leftist mainstream media. Let me inject a small dose of reality here.

- McGahn has nothing on Trump, otherwise he would have quit by now had Trump done anything illegal. Mueller is grasping at straws at this point, this sham of a probe will inevitably come to an end. I hope that Trump doesn't agree to an interview because it's a trap. Giuliani knows that the truth is not the truth. Even if Trump tells the truth, they will find a way to pin perjury on him. It's not worth it Donald, you've already bent over backwards to prove that this is a sham.

- Trump is MAGA by revoking the security clearance credentials from Brennan. There's a security principle called "Need to Know" and these folks no longer need to know. Next will be to Bruce Ohr, perhaps even Mueller and the rest of the jokers.

- The leftist MSM went bonkers over a story of an illegal getting arrested at the hospital when he went there with his wife to deliver a baby. Oh....some small details that they forgot to mention. The man is wanted for a murder in Mexico in which Mexican authorities have asked for assistance in capturing this man. As well, his wife was not there to deliver but merely to make plans for a C-section. The left have gone overboard based on emotion once again folks and only presenting facts that fit their narrative.

- One of the leading activists of the #MeToo movement, Asia Argento have paid off a guy 380k for sexually abusing him when he was a minor. Where are the feminists and leftists here? Funny that they're not all up in arms now like they were with Harvey Weinstein (not condoning his actions). She's a real winner this broad, wasn't she the one spotted cheating on Anthony Bourdain and badmouthing him on Twitter right before his suicide? What an upstanding citizen, leader and role model for the left. To little surprise, the victims of the left also happen to be the biggest hypocrites. #MeTooHypocrite

- The Manafort jurors are taking an oughly long time to deliberate this case. Is it possible that they can see through this witch hunt as well that Mueller is just trying to squeeze him for the sake of getting to Trump? Again, grasping at straws.

- A Democrat and progressive liberal attended some rally in Portland and was struck over the head by a metal object by Antifa because he carried a small American flag (an indicator of him being progressive)A, causing cuts to his forehead. They thought he was a right wing rather than one of them so deserved to be physically assaulted. These leftists are so reasonable and understanding that anyone having a remotely opposing view will get phyisically attacked. Who are the real fascists here?

So what's going to happen when the phony Mueller probe finally comes to an end without them finding anything of substance? What are the people with TDS (Trump Derangement Syndrome) going to do when there's nothing left to grasp or cling on to in hopes of impeaching Trump? Try to censor his Twitter account? Resort to violence? Start a Civil War? They need to show some R-E-S-P-I-C-T, I tell you.

You are a racist. what you say has no value.