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Spicer now! Some bullshit about SA drugs and Mnuchin.... (Original Post) bettyellen Feb 2017 OP
deflect, deflect, deflect Raster Feb 2017 #1
And deflect and deflect... See we are busy stopping criminals.. pbmus Feb 2017 #4
mnuchin taking questions... running the clock... Iran question bettyellen Feb 2017 #2
Look!! A squirrel!!! Watchfoxheadexplodes Feb 2017 #3
They asked him about criticism of Janet Yellen .... he defelcts and runs bettyellen Feb 2017 #5
Oh yeah, Venezuela is what's on everybody's mind. nolabear Feb 2017 #6
Mn(&l#n really needs to buy a vowel! NRaleighLiberal Feb 2017 #7
Been reviewing issue for weeks... not legal, trust issue again w misled bettyellen Feb 2017 #8
DT "indtinctively thought Flynn did nothing wrong" - blames not having his AG bettyellen Feb 2017 #9
What the FUCK? Instinctively? Not having an AG?!? You had one that warned you. bettyellen Feb 2017 #11
So Trump is a babe in the woods? I thought he was a genius businessman? Lmfao anneboleyn Feb 2017 #17
Omg quotes Krauthammer Watchfoxheadexplodes Feb 2017 #10
? bettyellen Feb 2017 #12
The quote was something about what Flynn did was not illegal. demmiblue Feb 2017 #13
Cause Krauthammer is an expert on such issues...?! Lmfao. What a JOKE. anneboleyn Feb 2017 #15
Trying to use dam situation now to deflect and Trudeau's visit. Spicer's voice is shaking. Little anneboleyn Feb 2017 #14
Education, jobs... he's never BSed this long. I hope the press coordinates and keeps asking Qs until bettyellen Feb 2017 #19
I would guess PRETZEL Feb 2017 #26
ha - he knows what's coming... jmg257 Feb 2017 #21
He's trying to snow job them with details about all the GREAT things he's doing. nolabear Feb 2017 #16
Yep. He's reading a ridiculous list of everything Trumpet is doing, except for scheduled poops. anneboleyn Feb 2017 #20
He's into solving the Middle East! He's giving his sched through Friday- is this his last presser bettyellen Feb 2017 #22
Such bullshit! erinlough Feb 2017 #18
There we go. All Russia all the time. nolabear Feb 2017 #23
Spicer denies anyone talked to Russia during campaign. throwing WH counsel bettyellen Feb 2017 #24
Trying to separate legal issue from a trust issue... bettyellen Feb 2017 #25
Denies DT told him to make the call about sanctions... bettyellen Feb 2017 #27
So it's not a national security issue first and foremost eleny Feb 2017 #28
It seems that was never a concern! bettyellen Feb 2017 #31
Claiming "there been a complete legal review" of what Flynn discussed and it was legal! bettyellen Feb 2017 #29
"It was an evolving and eroding situation" last night ...LOL Freudian slip.... bettyellen Feb 2017 #30
Will DT comply w investigations? a: He will comply with the law?!? bettyellen Feb 2017 #32
Skype call #1: AKA - his lifeline! bettyellen Feb 2017 #33
Denies that dossiers are being kept on reporters. n/t demmiblue Feb 2017 #34
Asking what evidence the WH counsels office looked at- and what did DT know and bettyellen Feb 2017 #35
Ask about the TRANSCRIPTS! RELEASE THE TRANSCRIPTS!! bettyellen Feb 2017 #36
Now blaming the DOJ!?! Wasn't it Comey who blocked the info?!? bettyellen Feb 2017 #38
i cant NOT watch him at all.... samnsara Feb 2017 #37
Now asking about evidence looked at - transcripts- Spicer will not answer. bettyellen Feb 2017 #39
So he's saying the WH took three weeks over legality and never considered trust issue for weeks ? bettyellen Feb 2017 #40
Trying to steer them to "the leaks" being a bigger story. Not that DT took weeks to decide if he bettyellen Feb 2017 #41
So DT was upset that Flynn was lying to the public but did nothing to correct the lie? bettyellen Feb 2017 #42
The Federalist... hunh. demmiblue Feb 2017 #43
"How is it possible to claim DT has been tough on Russia?" bettyellen Feb 2017 #44
Aren't they concerned Flynn misled them on other issues now? bettyellen Feb 2017 #45
Inappropriate to speak to releasing the transcripts... other stuff going on in the world. bettyellen Feb 2017 #46
Florida radio asking about security at Mar A Lago... also what will they bettyellen Feb 2017 #47
Lying through his teeth about that dinner thing. nolabear Feb 2017 #48
Asked if DT was looking into others at WH regarding Flynn phonecalls.. Spicer claims they know bettyellen Feb 2017 #49
... nolabear Feb 2017 #50
Thrush says Spicer used the words "help us cover this up" I missed that? bettyellen Feb 2017 #51
 

bettyellen

(47,209 posts)
8. Been reviewing issue for weeks... not legal, trust issue again w misled
Tue Feb 14, 2017, 02:21 PM
Feb 2017

The VP and others...
evolving and eroding level of trust. DT asked for resignation.

 

bettyellen

(47,209 posts)
9. DT "indtinctively thought Flynn did nothing wrong" - blames not having his AG
Tue Feb 14, 2017, 02:23 PM
Feb 2017

And says WH counsel saw nothing illegal?

Now claiming to be "tough on Russia" clearly asked them to descelate in Ukaraine.

anneboleyn

(5,611 posts)
14. Trying to use dam situation now to deflect and Trudeau's visit. Spicer's voice is shaking. Little
Tue Feb 14, 2017, 02:27 PM
Feb 2017

tough guy -- lmfao. He is throwing out so much sh!t now -- talking about Scalia's widow. Disaster.

 

bettyellen

(47,209 posts)
19. Education, jobs... he's never BSed this long. I hope the press coordinates and keeps asking Qs until
Tue Feb 14, 2017, 02:30 PM
Feb 2017

They get real answers.

nolabear

(41,960 posts)
16. He's trying to snow job them with details about all the GREAT things he's doing.
Tue Feb 14, 2017, 02:29 PM
Feb 2017

And of COURSE attacking Obama.

Those questions had better be pointed and brutal.

anneboleyn

(5,611 posts)
20. Yep. He's reading a ridiculous list of everything Trumpet is doing, except for scheduled poops.
Tue Feb 14, 2017, 02:30 PM
Feb 2017

What a sad spectacle.

 

bettyellen

(47,209 posts)
22. He's into solving the Middle East! He's giving his sched through Friday- is this his last presser
Tue Feb 14, 2017, 02:31 PM
Feb 2017

This week?

 

bettyellen

(47,209 posts)
35. Asking what evidence the WH counsels office looked at- and what did DT know and
Tue Feb 14, 2017, 02:43 PM
Feb 2017

When did he know it.

"loved intinctively correct" actions were not illegal.

 

bettyellen

(47,209 posts)
41. Trying to steer them to "the leaks" being a bigger story. Not that DT took weeks to decide if he
Tue Feb 14, 2017, 02:49 PM
Feb 2017

Trusted Flynn.
Three weeks and he paints this as decisive. As if he had to decide upon legality before he could think about the trust issue? Is he admitting DT has limited capacity to think of two issues at once.

 

bettyellen

(47,209 posts)
42. So DT was upset that Flynn was lying to the public but did nothing to correct the lie?
Tue Feb 14, 2017, 02:52 PM
Feb 2017

Now he's getting a heavily editorialized Q about deregulation- some Libertarian nut case blah blah.

 

bettyellen

(47,209 posts)
44. "How is it possible to claim DT has been tough on Russia?"
Tue Feb 14, 2017, 02:54 PM
Feb 2017

Isis.
Obama failed failed.
DT understands he need great relationship.
Day "resetting" all these relationships...

 

bettyellen

(47,209 posts)
45. Aren't they concerned Flynn misled them on other issues now?
Tue Feb 14, 2017, 02:56 PM
Feb 2017

Answer- he works as part of a team, DT has other sources so it's not possible he would be missing info.

 

bettyellen

(47,209 posts)
46. Inappropriate to speak to releasing the transcripts... other stuff going on in the world.
Tue Feb 14, 2017, 02:57 PM
Feb 2017

Blah blah blah.

 

bettyellen

(47,209 posts)
47. Florida radio asking about security at Mar A Lago... also what will they
Tue Feb 14, 2017, 02:59 PM
Feb 2017

Talk about re settlement w Israel etc.

Spicer claims the president has the secure thingy (skiff) and used it properly.

nolabear

(41,960 posts)
48. Lying through his teeth about that dinner thing.
Tue Feb 14, 2017, 03:00 PM
Feb 2017

Multiple diners told the press about overhearing discussions. And those staffers weren't there with those phones for just a casual logistics conversation.

 

bettyellen

(47,209 posts)
49. Asked if DT was looking into others at WH regarding Flynn phonecalls.. Spicer claims they know
Tue Feb 14, 2017, 03:02 PM
Feb 2017

It was an isolated incident and wasn't illegal anyway!

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