Vox Populi – 05-04-2018

Vox Populi, our live weekly chat about the week’s events begins tonight at 7:00pm PDT. Hope to see you then!

AdLib 4 hours ago

Don’t forget to say “Hi!” or “GiuliOhNoi!” when you arrive.

AdLib 3 hours ago

Hey glenn!

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For us it is “OhYesi!” For Trump and anyone with an appetite, “OhNoi!”

AdLib 3 hours ago

Really? Hadn’t heard that!

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Just checked it out, it was a $375k fine which is very big.

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Here are the details, they were serious violations: The FEC says the Obama campaign failed to disclose the sources of 1,300 large donations, which together accounted for nearly $1.9 million. Election Commission rules state campaigns must report donations of $1,000 or more within 20 days of Election Day. Obama for America was also fined for “untimely resolution of excessive contributions,” according to the conciliation agreement, FEC says. The campaign accepted more than $1.3 million in contributions that came from donors who had already given $46,000—the maximum allowed by FEC rules. The campaign eventually refunded the excess cash but did not do so within the 60-day window allotted for resolving such cases, FEC said. In addition to failing to report big donors and excess donations in a timely manner, the Obama campaign incorrectly dated the filings dealing with $85 million in funds, the FEC claims.

AdLib 2 hours ago

Here’s the link to the article:

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So the amount of $130k is a fraction of what was in the Obama case but as long as it’s over tens of thousands, it’s just as serious.

AdLib 2 hours ago

Would like to see it!

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Just saw breaking news that Trump is documented knowing about the Stormy payment months before Trump denied knowing and much longer before Giuliani claims Trump knew.

AdLib 2 hours ago

It’s very interesting, when the Stormy Daniels case first came up, it seemed small and overlooked, like it would be quickly passed by. Now, it looks to be at the forefront of taking down Trump.

AdLib 2 hours ago

So while I agree Trump will try that tactic too, the facts are blowing up the ground right under Trump’s feet wherever he runs to.

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At the time he paid off Stormy though, Trump was on the ropes over the Access Hollywood tapes and I’d guess that he thought this could be a knockout punch with those on the fence who were leaning his way.

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It may have but the 1-2 punch of Comey coming out on re-opening the Hillary investigation and Russia/Wikileaks may have still been too much for Hillary to overcome.

AdLib 2 hours ago

Hey PPO! What do you think of Drooliani?

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Thanks for the link, glenn. Have it opened in a window now!

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I knew Repubs would one day regret Reagan letting everyone out of mental asylums. Now one is Trump’s lawyer.

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glenn – That link didn’t work, maybe it’s not the full URL?

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“Whatchu talkin’ about, glenn?”

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It’s kind of creepy how many photos there are of Giuliani looking crazy!

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This was the video I posted of Giuliani defending Trump on tv:

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No, don’t know anyone on the Big Island, it is very worrisome what’s going on. Saw video of a split with lava flowing in the middle of a road and community.

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PPO – I know, it’s weird, the Twitter widget works on Apple devices and Internet Explorer but not in Firefox!

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glenn – So Ryan gets to be remembered for trying to screw a chaplain…then being outmaneuvered by him and beaten back.

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PPO – I’ll figure it out, thanks for bringing it up.

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Hope Murph shows up, the news came out yesterday that China won’t buy ANY soybeans from US…many of those MO farmers who love Trump grow soybeans and were already suffering.

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Due to the tariffs of course. And I wonder if those Trump cultists are finally figuring out their Great White Savior is really the con men everyone else told them he was.

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I hear Ryan and/or the teabaggers in the House are planning two big things right now, trying to impeach Rosenstein and making one last effort to destroy Obamacare. I don’t know but in an election year, both would seem very unlikely.

AdLib 2 hours ago

I never visited the Big Island but have been to Maui, Kauai and Honolulu. I love Hawaii and hope the damage from this eruption is limited.

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PPO – Gas prices have jumped up too along with overall inflation, how do Trump voters love that? I remember the dogpile on Obama when gas prices went up a lot, here’s oil-buddy Trump in the WH watching gas prices go up a lot and no outcry.

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PPO – I’ll bet Trump is happy if other golf courses are damaged, he’s probably pro-lava.

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glenn – Maybe we can benefit from Trump’s voracious ego. If he emotionally needs to insist he’s already killed Obamacare, maybe he won’t push any further efforts against it? If that’s the case, a Dem Congress and Pres in 2020 can fix it all.

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glenn – Unless someone in Hawaii was sexually harassed by Trump, he may not ever pay attention to what’s going on there.

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PPO – Great point! The oil companies are clearly rigging the price of gas, knowing there is no cop on the beat who would stop them.

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“Tsunami Daniels of Hawaii has just sued Donald Trump for sexual harassment”

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glenn – With McCain out and at least a couple of Repubs against it, repeal of Obamacare couldn’t pass today.

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glenn – And what’s insane about Trump supporters is that he wants to take their health care away but has no replacement so they can just give up and die if some health emergency happens to them.

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glenn – The whole point of having a Congress is to hold the president accountable! Ryan doesn’t even understand what Congress is supposed to do!

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glenn – I am so glad that Avenetti is on the stage, driving Trump crazy and accelerating the investigation against him and his cronies. I have seen him overdo it a little here and there but that’s easily forgiveable considering how much good he’s doing.

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PPO – Yes, red states are even quietly moving towards expanding medicare, including deep red TN. They may be hateful racists who despise the ACA because it’s Obama’s but they’re showing that they want what it offers.

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I don’t know that Avenetti would go that far, to run for Pres but he has said he would look at running for office if people wanted him to. Imagine him as a Senator, on the Intelligence Committee with Dems in the majority!

AdLib 2 hours ago

Stormy could be Secretary of Clapback. She is pretty clever and seems to get the best of anyone who attacks her on Twitter. She just smacked down Roseanne.

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Yet the MSM also attacked Michele Wolf for speaking truths they refuse to and have slid backwards to avoiding the word “lie” when Trump lies. On his new Stormy payment lie, the NYT said Trump “reversed” his position or something like that. No, he lied to America and is lying again.

AdLib 2 hours ago

Hey, maybe Stormy should have a series competing against Roseanne since that show is falling in the ratings.

AdLib 2 hours ago

Avenetti is brash but doesn’t bluster, he doesn’t say something that isn’t likely. That’s a big plus for him, he may be loud and everywhere but for the most part, most of his statements about what will happen have been shown to come true.

AdLib 2 hours ago

glenn – “Storm Watch”?

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glenn – And that corrupt Maggie Haberman too, like the WHCA, they’re in bed with the Trump admin because access is everything. So many wonderful reporters out there doing great things but there are still those who sell themselves to p much cheaper than Stormy did.

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to Trump

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glenn – “How low can Trump go? Watch this week’s episode of “Stormy Knows Best”!

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Do you think Giuliani will last?

AdLib an hour ago

Hey Choicelady!

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glenn – The bottom line is that those who run the WHCA are cowards and as soon as the RW came down on Wolf, they turned tail and ran for cover. WH correspondents are all about access to the current admin and they will trash their so-called principles to protect their access.

AdLib an hour ago

They could use Trump to plug up the volcano, that’s a win-win!

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CL – No worries, we’re here!

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glenn – “Will Michael Avenetti give Trump a very painful noogie? Watch next week’s, ‘Storm Patrol’!”

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CL – Dropping Trump into a volcano might make it called a “toxic dump” but since the EPA is now encouraging those, I think we’ll be okay.

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Seeya PPO!

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So CL, what do you think about the latest Giuliani self-immolation?

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glenn – CNN must have a split personality, they often bring on Trump goons to shout over everyone and blather propaganda. Meanwhile, Trump has trashed them. Maybe Stockholm Syndrom?

AdLib an hour ago

Syndrome

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Giuliani is Extra Crispy and will be sold in buckets soon.

AdLib an hour ago

Great to see you too CL! Things are fine, a bit hectic lately but okay. How about you and hubby?

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CL – Good point, there is something annoying about those who equate “liberal” with “tolerating bad people”. Two very different things.

AdLib an hour ago

So glad to hear that you’re feeling better FINALLY! That was a horrible flu you had. Hmm…maybe his alignment is off after the procedure, does he have a good chiropractor to go to?

AdLib an hour ago

The “little” one is playing softball on Varsity in high school, leads her league in home runs and is doing great. Not pitching much because Seniors get the priority but travel season starts back up at the end of the month so big tourneys starting then.

AdLib an hour ago

Wow, that’s so much to handle! For both of you! So sorry you both had to deal with that roid rage, I know he’s got to regret it and that’s tough for you to endure when you’re caring for him.

AdLib an hour ago

She’s pitching some but there are two senior pitchers on the team, though she’s as good or better, she has to wait until next year to pitch reguarly on the team…at least she’ll be the top pitcher on the team for the next 3 years!

AdLib an hour ago

CL – So Trump is on steroids?

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She had a great game yesterday, out-hit everyone on both teams.

AdLib an hour ago

Hey, would you be around for Vox next week? I need a guest host.

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Great!

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My annual outing. You know?

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I will do that!

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So with all this fake news and all, isn’t HOPE needed more now than ever?

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And lies and propaganda…

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And Russia-bought ads…

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Oh no, so sorry to hear that!

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Yes, I wonder too if it could be applied to Facebook and social media ads that can be accessed in a state.

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Great because I need an unpaid lobbyist to help with HOPE! That’s all I can afford! Seriously, happy for you if it means you’ll be happier.

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I remember Trent of course. He’s going in a good direction.

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Like the lone gunslinger who comes to town, takes out the bad guys then moseys out of town to somewhere new.

AdLib an hour ago

That would be great. I think that in this environment, it is more needed than ever to hold people accountable and pull them into the light when they try to deceive and manipulate voters.

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Yes, always easier when the road has already been paved a bit.

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And as we discussed, it’s the kind of thing that could spread once it succeeds in a big state like CA.

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Think of what that would do to the Trump Party and Russian interference, when lies are systematicaly exposed and countered.

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We coud probably finance the annual budget on GoFundMe! So many people out there want to return to sanity and shut down the wall to wall lies and propaganda out there.

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Anyway, you know all of this. So what are you working on now?

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Very cool. I’m all for micro-targeting and all, it’s just when people’s private info is secretly stolen, I have a problem.

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Big impact on people’s lives, to do that. You’re the best! And what about all those convicted of crimes connected to marijuana? How does legalization affect them?

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Being your nephew, I assumed that he would be a good guy about it.

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The Planet’s Facebook account was among those scraped but fortunately, no personal info on there!

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So there are still people in prison in CA for marijuana now?

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Got it! Nephew okay now but keep an eye peeled!

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CL – I just haven’t heard about whatever is or isn’t happening on that. Seems like prison population should go down, non-violent offenders in pot-related “crimes” should be freed, all good things.

AdLib an hour ago

Does your nephew have big boobs now?

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So it’s not a known story right now how things change with those convicted after 47? That would seem to be a big story.

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A friend of a friend was into that as well, made a fortune but became very screwed up as a person.

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Became obsessed with the enlargement and other stuff he was spamming on others and spun out as a human being.

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CL – Sounds like the friend of a friend. Though he did sell himself on that crap, kind of like a meth dealer becoming an addict.

AdLib an hour ago

Just depends if people who have been schemers can trade that in for the big picture.

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This guy was like a lot of con men, like Trump, after a while, you can start believing your own BS even if you’re smart (which Trump isn’t).

AdLib 44 minutes ago

Please do and as always, thank you so much! Will email you with details! Wonderful seeing you here and thanks for hosting next Friday!

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