2019 Politics- Life in Trump World

[Gary]

Mass shooting in New Zealand - Announcement within hours, "We're going to change our gun laws."
Mass shooting in the US - Announcement within hours, "It's too soon to talk about changing the gun laws."

[RJDiogenes]

We'll see what they actually do, though.

As much as I've been enamored of Bernie the last couple of years, I've found myself leaning toward Cory Booker in the current crop of Democratic candidates. This week, there was an article about him dating Rosario Dawson. Aside from being bitterly jealous, it got me thinking about the chances of an unmarried candidate in the current political climate, where much is usually made of the candidate's family life (The Donald aside, of course). As far as I can remember, there's only been one unmarried president in American history so far, so if he were to win we'd have yet another presidency of historic note.

[Lupine]

I'm not yet overly excited by any of the candidates. I had been leaning towards Kamala Harris, but as of late I have found her to be a little too eager to jump onto any passing bandwagon. People call on Al Franken to resign- she calls on him to resign. Governor Newsom declares a moratorium on the death penalty- she calls for a moratorium on the death penalty. She seems to be chasing trends more than actual leadership.

[RJDiogenes]

I was a bit disappointed in Beto O'Rourke. He apparently has been joking about how his wife handles most of the family stuff while he is busy being a senator and campaigning and stuff and some PC busybodies complained and he fell all over himself apologizing. I think a president needs more backbone than that. He was complimenting her.

[Lupine]

^There's also some bizarre writings from his youth that will likely come back to haunt him.

[RJDiogenes]

Oh, yeah, I heard about that. I didn't see anything too bad there. Nothing you wouldn't expect from an angsty teenager. Of course, I'm sure there's plenty there for crusaders to crusade about.

[Gary]

We'll see what they actually do, though.

Looks like things are happening. New Zealand's Prime Minister announces ban on all assault rifles following massacre under strong gun laws

[Lupine]

^Something we should do here- but probably won't.

Meanwhile here's a rundown on who's running in 2020.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WRjRCGDvzFA

[RJDiogenes]

Looks like things are happening. New Zealand's Prime Minister announces ban on all assault rifles following massacre under strong gun laws

Yeah, I saw that. Imagine my surprise. I hope it sticks.

Meanwhile here's a rundown on who's running in 2020.

"Speaking of people who don't know how to use a comb." No wonder I like him.

But poor Cory Booker is not doing so well in the polls so far.

[Lupine]

^It's early yet. We'll see what the field looks like once people start dropping out.

[RJDiogenes]

Yeah, hopefully he'll get to participate in a debate or something to raise his profile.

[Lupine]

And the Mueller Report is in!

[Gary]

And the Mueller Report is in!

There has been speculation that rumors of the Report nearing completion is why President Trump has been having a rash of meltdowns since last weekend. The next few weeks are going to be interesting, especially since economic signs are pointing to a recession.

[Lupine]

There has been speculation that rumors of the Report nearing completion is why President Trump has been having a rash of meltdowns since last weekend. The next few weeks are going to be interesting

If the report actually amounts to anything. The lack of any new indictments is not a good sign.

[Gary]

There has been speculation that rumors of the Report nearing completion is why President Trump has been having a rash of meltdowns since last weekend. The next few weeks are going to be interesting

If the report actually amounts to anything. The lack of any new indictments is not a good sign.

I thought there were still several sealed indictments yet to be opened.