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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsWorse than the threats to North Korea-The Con thanks Putin for expelling U.S. diplomats
http://www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-jokingly-thanks-putin-for-expelling-diplomats-saving-american-tax-dollars/<snip>
President Trump thanked Russian President Vladimir Putin Thursday for expelling hundreds of U.S. diplomatic employees from Russia, saying he appreciated the ability to cut the federal government's payroll.
"I want to thank him because we're trying to cut down our payroll and as far as I'm concerned I'm very thankful that he let go of a large number of people because now we have a smaller payroll," Mr. Trump told reporters during his 17-day working vacation in Bedminster, New Jersey. "There's no real reason for them to go back. I greatly appreciate the fact that we've been able to cut our payroll of the United States. We're going to save a lot of money."
Mr. Trump's remarks Thursday were his first comments on the topic, since Putin last month announced the U.S. diplomatic mission in the Kremlin would need to cut its staff by 755 personnel. Putin explained that was tired of waiting to see whether Russia' relationship with the U.S. would improve.
Expelling U.S. diplomats, however, doesn't necessarily remove them from the federal government's payroll -- they just can't stay in Russia.
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Don the Con is an enemy of the United States. He is also a fucking dunce.
dalton99a
(81,656 posts)malaise
(269,237 posts)It is not
dalton99a
(81,656 posts)I actually thought it was satire!
eleny
(46,166 posts)malaise
(269,237 posts)for expelling 700+ Americans.
At what point will they impeach this enemy of the state?
Moostache
(9,897 posts)It is in danger of becoming a groove in skull at this point.
Seriously, ANYONE who tells me that they support Trump in any way at all is immediately into the pile of "do not talk to these dumb fucks" forever...
Jesus Christ is that man repugnant!
PearliePoo2
(7,768 posts)This treasonous bastard belongs in prison!
malaise
(269,237 posts)I am in a stunned stated of incredulity - when is enough enough?
smirkymonkey
(63,221 posts)I have callouses on my chin from the fact that it is constantly dragging along the floor.
malaise
(269,237 posts)I'm trying to figure out why there is no outcry yet.
Time for the former Secretary of State to respond to this one
HipChick
(25,485 posts)malaise
(269,237 posts)Nah
HipChick
(25,485 posts)Nothing..Nada..crickets...
malaise
(269,237 posts)Fugg ReTHUGs
First Speaker
(4,858 posts)...this is beyond insane. Almost beyond treason. It's just in some bizarre Twilight Zone of the American soul...
malaise
(269,237 posts)So much for Kelly's discipline - I fugging give up.
Hassin Bin Sober
(26,348 posts)maxsolomon
(33,433 posts)2. He's trying to show how much he doesn't even care. Water off a duck, Putin.
What is that, 2/3 of our Diplomatic Mission in the Russian Federation? The planet is regressing into Authoritarianism.
Blue_Tires
(55,445 posts)maxsolomon
(33,433 posts)I was only JOKING. Jeez, get a clue, humorless Liberal Enemy of The People! JK, JK! Or am I?
Like the Dick Move in the Debate where he was deferential to "Madame Secretary": "Is that Ok? I want you to be happy". Fuck you, President Asshole.
wishstar
(5,272 posts)Instead of praising our diplomats, he says he is happy to be totally removing from them from public service on Putin's direction.
ProudLib72
(17,984 posts)Link to tweet
Link to tweet
Link to tweet
I won't copy the tweet in response to the last one, but I strongly urge every DU member to check it out. First response to the last tweet. Very, very, very good.
malaise
(269,237 posts)Some of us don't have twitter accounts
ProudLib72
(17,984 posts)malaise
(269,237 posts)syringis
(5,101 posts)Torture is a crime.
On the bright side, it's a pretty good appetite suppressor...
smirkymonkey
(63,221 posts)Will nobody stand up to this lunatic? FFS, he is completely out of control!
Thrill
(19,178 posts)MyNameGoesHere
(7,638 posts)And see who can be the bigger douchebag? They probably play "Pull my finger" jokes when they're in those private meetings
procon
(15,805 posts)that he goes belly up, wee-wees all over his tie, and thanks Comrade Putin. Either that, or Trump is too scared to do anything because Putin has something on him that's so bad he rather be publicly shamed as a weakling, than stand up to Russia for America.
Trump had no problem getting in an escalating dick match with No Korea, but when it comes to Russia why is he a wimpy, ass-kissing fool?
malaise
(269,237 posts)was second in his headlines - attack on turtle was first
Ilsa
(61,709 posts)Supporters to leave him, but they can't see it because now Putin is our BFF.
oberliner
(58,724 posts)He's stupid but he's not that stupid.
syringis
(5,101 posts)Sarah or Kellyanne will say that it was a joke?
malaise
(269,237 posts)Ah well - he's too dumb for this position
On itself, would be sufficient to remove him.
Good Lord ! What the hell is that? A bad remake of Jesus being slapped and offering the other cheek?
malaise
(269,237 posts)President. Let this sink in - the US President thanked Putin for expelling Americans who are part of the Federal Government.
syringis
(5,101 posts)...you will find anywhere in the world, a president with a little sense of honor (even without), who humiliates his own country as trump did.
Tatiana
(14,167 posts)I really don't know how much more of this we can take. I thought two years, maybe, but we simply cannot go on like this.
The CIA, IC, Deep State, and Congress need to accelerate their plan of action.
Ms. Toad
(34,117 posts)if not millions, annhilated in a nuclear blast?
I'd volunteer to be expelled from Russia and resign, if it would lower the risk of the two pricks in a pissing contest destroying the world as we know it.
Zambero
(8,978 posts)Bow down Mr. Trump, and acknowledge the will of your master. This actual utterance would certainly top any prior contrived RW references to "apology tours" or "leading from behind"! However, expect the sound of crickets from the so-called "America First" crowd.
ThoughtCriminal
(14,050 posts)The Republicans would be beyond talk of impeachment and would be spending their time debating about which method of execution was the least humane.
malaise
(269,237 posts)This was no joke
dalton99a
(81,656 posts)spiderpig
(10,419 posts)it was amazing watching him enjoy his own bloviating.
He just seemed to gain strength as he obsessed on himself, like those hurricane maps.
This cannot go on much longer.
malaise
(269,237 posts)Can't - he's a vexation to my being
Honeycombe8
(37,648 posts)I'm sure there's truth in his liking saving money. But it's mainly not to admit that anything is wrong. Things are hunky dory. He has the most successful, fantastic Presidency in history. Everything's coming up roses.
FailureToCommunicate
(14,027 posts)malaise
(269,237 posts)+1,000
Thanks for the video
disalitervisum
(470 posts)because his pet project is to cut costs at the company.
Everything trump said today is either an insult, a lie, a setup for a con, or completely self-serving. Just like everything he has ever said every day of his life.
malaise
(269,237 posts)He does not give shit about 'his' own employees.
To say he disgusts me is way too kind.
Ilsa
(61,709 posts)Link to tweet
Incredible. If Russia sank an American Navy ship, Trump would thank Putin for saving the US money on payroll and ship maintenance.
Another:
Link to tweet
"Thanks for nuking Guam. One less US Territory DeVos has to teach our children about."
malaise
(269,237 posts)These are Federal employees -this cannot continue
kentuck
(111,110 posts)malaise
(269,237 posts)Oh Yes - appeasement.
I've heard people on the news shows tonight asking why is t-rump
thanking putin for expelling diplomats?
He continues toward whatever objective he and putey had pre-arranged.
I suspect that the NK missile debacle may have been pumped up thanks to russia as well.
Russia has a very keen interest in finding out what the US anti-missile systems are capable of.
Thus, let's get mikey, he'll shoot at anything.
Bladewire
(381 posts)SummerSnow
(12,608 posts)malaise
(269,237 posts)Looks like she wants to puke
tblue37
(65,502 posts)joblessness in our country.