Yep, it's going to be a different administration.

[Sophrosyne]

One not knowing what one is doing, can be a great disadvantage, yes.



Yes, he got in at the worst possible time, and then spent huge sums to glitz up the facilities far beyond any possible income he could have gotten from them. That's not what a competent businessman does.

When you are catering to gamblers going super thrifty doesn't attract anyone with money to throw away

I notice Mueller shot that story down in excruciating evidence. So there is that. After Trump became president, he allowed Russian hackers to infiltrate government systems in possibly the worst intelligence failure in the last 80 years.

Scope of Russian Hacking Becomes Clear: Multiple U.S. Agencies Were Hit
The Pentagon, intelligence agencies, nuclear labs and Fortune 500 companies use software that was found to have been compromised by Russian hackers. The sweep of stolen data is still being assessed.
Scope of Russian Hacking Becomes Clear: Multiple U.S. Agencies Were Hit

So Putin got his money's worth by backing Trump.

Yeah it is Trump's fault for keeping Obama holdovers to keep Russia from hacking things. You can't have it both ways siding with the holdovers or people that he kept when they do stuff that the left likes and siding against Trump when the holdovers do stuff they don't like.

You didn't see the debates? Biden pretty much mopped the floor with Trump, who was reduced to trying to shout over the moderator.

It's funny that Trump people can't decide whether Biden is dumb or so clever that he could rig a national election so cleverly that no one can find any evidence for it.

Trump underestimated him the same way his democrat rivals underestimated him in the primaries. Joe is a lot tougher and more capable than his opponents imagined.

Trump never underestimated Biden, he underestimated the left greatly and paid for it and am still paying for it as they are a lot more corrupt than even he thought.

Trump promised to drain the swamp, but instead, he hired and pardoned it. That's a significant difference between Trump and Biden.

When the swamp is the size of the Florida Everglades and half of Congress and Senate are pumping more water into it daily, it makes it hard to drain when instead of helping him everyone is in boats drinking bear and fishing.
The swamp has been filling up for over 100 years and is so widespread that Trump would need complete support from the Republican party of which over half of them don't want to lose a place to float their fishing boat.
In other words Washington is little more than a swamp it would take a huge dedicated agency 10 times the size of the IRS to keep up with the flow going into it and 15 times to start draining it and it would take 20 years to make a huge difference as much of the creatures in the swamp would hide and even move out of the swamp while still pumping more water into it.

 

[The Barbarian]

When you are catering to gamblers going super thrifty doesn't attract anyone with money to throw away

So Trump thought. And he ran those casinos into the ground. Not a very good businessman.

Yeah it is Trump's fault for keeping Obama holdovers to keep Russia from hacking things.

But they had to wait until Trump was president? Guess why.

Trump never underestimated Biden

He lost the election because he underestimated Biden.

Trump promised to drain the swamp, but instead, he hired and pardoned it. That's a significant difference between Trump and Biden.

 

[Sophrosyne]

So Trump thought. And he ran those casinos into the ground. Not a very good businessman.



But they had to wait until Trump was president? Guess why.



He lost the election because he underestimated Biden.

Trump promised to drain the swamp, but instead, he hired and pardoned it. That's a significant difference between Trump and Biden.

When Atlantic City didn't grow into profitability throwing good money after bad isn't a good choice so letting it be run into the ground saves money in the end as a pristine Casino that nobody wants to go to is not worth much more than a run down one that is gutted and torn down anyway.
Biden won because of a huge amount of corruption in the election process, corruption in the courts and corruption in the state governments and corruption in the media and totally spineless corrupted Republicans who are still part of the swamp. You can't drain a swamp when those helping you are alligators, snakes, biting insects, and leeches as they have an interest in keeping it like it is or even GROWING it larger.
The main difference between Biden and Trump is Biden is now king of the swamp, while Trump was only a visitor to it trying to figure the lay of the land to see if a drainage system can be installed.

 

[The Barbarian]

When Atlantic City didn't grow into profitability throwing good money after bad isn't a good choice so letting it be run into the ground saves money in the end as a pristine Casino that nobody wants to go to is not worth much more than a run down one that is gutted and torn down anyway.

Unfortunately for Trump, he couldn't see that until it was a loss.

Biden won because of a huge amount of corruption in the election process, corruption in the courts and corruption in the state governments and corruption in the media and totally spineless corrupted Republicans who are still part of the swamp.

That story was paraded before a large number of courts, often to Trump-appointed judges. And yet no evidence for it could be shown. So they lost again and again, trying to find a way to undo the will of the voters.

The main difference between Biden and Trump is Biden is now king of the swamp,

Rather, Biden is president of the United States, by the will of the American people. And early on, he started doing what Trump promised to do, and failed.

while Trump was only a visitor to it trying to figure the lay of the land to see if a drainage system can be installed.

Not knowing what one is doing, is a difficulty, yes.

 

[Sophrosyne]

Unfortunately for Trump, he couldn't see that until it was a loss.

I"m guessing that a lot of his dealings he had to decide to stop pouring money into them before they were (by him) considered a loss. This is what business is about and millions of businesses fail every year for all sorts of reasons but with Trump it is a big things than with Biden who as far as I know the only "business" he has been in is influence peddling.

That story was paraded before a large number of courts, often to Trump-appointed judges. And yet no evidence for it could be shown. So they lost again and again, trying to find a way to undo the will of the voters.

Again I feel a lot of Trump appointees were recommended by partizans who he trusted but found out later were swamp dwellers. The fact NONE of the claims ever got a trial or even grand jury to me smells very very foul to the point of extreme corruption as there were hundreds of sworn witnesses who never got to testify to anyone in court settings.

Rather, Biden is president of the United States, by the will of the American people. And early on, he started doing what Trump promised to do, and failed.

And when he also fails.... the left will blame Trump again.... and again... and take credit for anything and everything that Trump put into place. Biden to about 75 million people is an illegitimate president bought and paid for by the elite and corrupt for the prices of billions of dollars which will be "kicked back" to them like this Amazon vaccine delivery thing he has come up with. We have UPS, Fedex and the Postal service already out there but the Owner of Amazon is a fellow leftist who is going to be "paid back" for all his contributions to elect Biden and company. I expect all these huge corporations will suddenly be brought on board the money laundering scheme that Biden and his son has perfected by practicing on China and Ukraine first.

Not knowing what one is doing, is a difficulty, yes.

More difficult when people you trust refuse to but tell you lies and deceive you such that you aren't doing what you want but what they want.

 

[Michael]

Normally, a new president asks for the resignations of all U.S. attorneys, and appoints his own. Biden is following that policy, except:

He's not replacing the attorney investigating the FBI's work in uncovering the Trump/Russian connection,and he's not replacing the attorney investigating his son, appointed by Barr at Trump's direction. Both of these guys were appointed in hopes of embarrassing Biden. He's letting that run. For reasons everyone probably understands.

Unfortunately it's unlikely that Biden will ask for the appointment of a special prosecutor to investigate the events of January 6th 2021, mostly because of the political optics. That however *should* happen, but alas I think Biden would rather stay far away from that issue. Perhaps the AG will at least look into it. I sure hope that the FBI and the justice department investigates the issue in terms of criminally liability.

It's hard to think of the impeachment process as a "trial" when no witnesses were even called. There's still a whole lot to investigate about the events of that day.

 

[Michael]

Trump underestimated him the same way his democrat rivals underestimated him in the primaries. Joe is a lot tougher and more capable than his opponents imagined.

I'm not sure that Trump actually underestimated Biden when you consider the events surrounding the military aid withheld from Ukraine. He was worried about Biden even before Biden became the democratic nominee. I think Trump's own ego just made him overestimate his own abilities.

Trump promised to drain the swamp, but instead, he hired and pardoned it. That's a significant difference between Trump and Biden.

I think the biggest difference between them is that unlike Trump, Biden doesn't need to have his ego stroked on a daily basis, and he's quite happy to not be in the news every single day. Biden seems content to just do his job and keep a low profile. That's a nice change of pace IMO.

 

[Sophrosyne]

I don't see how an investigation of Hunter Biden helps the democrat party, or harms the republican party. Unless of course there's nothing to find. If that's the case, then it would explain why Biden wants to keep that guy on.

Because most likely he is into slapping wrists as punishment via Hillary style.

 

[The Barbarian]

Because most likely he is into slapping wrists as punishment via Hillary style.

So Trump made sure to hire someone who would go easy on Biden? Amazing. Actually, not credible.

 

[The Barbarian]

I think the biggest difference between them is that unlike Trump, Biden doesn't need to have his ego stroked on a daily basis, and he's quite happy to not be in the news every single day. Biden seems content to just do his job and keep a low profile. That's a nice change of pace IMO.

Smaller and healthier ego. So he doesn't need stroking.

 

[The Barbarian]

I"m guessing that a lot of his dealings he had to decide to stop pouring money into them before they were (by him) considered a loss.

Actually, he was already grifting. Usually, he borrowed for these and then when they folded, just refused to pay the loans. It's why early on, few banks wanted anything to do with him.

This is what business is about and millions of businesses fail every year for all sorts of reasons but with Trump it is a big things than with Biden...

Who always paid his bills and kept his commitments. What Trump calls a "sucker."

 

[The Barbarian]

And when he also fails.... the left will blame Trump again.... and again... and take credit for anything and everything that Trump put into place.

Funny you should mention that issue...
WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump on Friday wrongly claimed full credit for Pfizer Inc.’s announcement that its COVID-19 vaccine was robustly successful, misrepresenting the extent of government support behind the company’s efforts.
...
Not so much. Pfizer notably did not accept government money to develop, test or expand manufacturing capacity under Trump’s Operation Warp Speed initiative to quickly find a vaccine and treatments for the disease sweeping the country.
AP FACT CHECK: Trump wrongly takes full credit for vaccine

In his speech to Congress and other remarks in recent days, Trump has claimed credit for:
Big savings in an F-35 fighter jet contract that were in motion well before he became president.

-Corporate job announcements that also had been months or longer in the making.

-An infusion of money from NATO partners that has not materialized at all, but reflects a long-standing intent by some members to increase their military capabilities.

-A tough-on-criminals approach to immigration enforcement that was planned and put into place during Obama’s presidency.

-A $12 billion drop in the U.S. debt, a routine blip traced to the regular timing of tax payments and other fiscal factors unconnected to any president.

-His plan to restore military supremacy, though he inherited military capabilities that are already second to none.

Trump does, though, seek to shift some responsibility to the last administration for an operation he authorized that did not go smoothly - the covert mission in Yemen in which a Navy SEAL and civilians were killed.

That mission “was started before I got here,” Trump said.
Fact-checking what Trump has taken credit for

Biden to about 75 million people is an illegitimate president bought and paid for by the elite

Well, let's take a look...
Some 79% of Americans — including around 60% of Republicans — say Biden was the rightful winner, whereas just 3% said Trump won and 13% said the election remains undecided, according to an Ipsos/Reuters poll released Tuesday.


Trump has shown no inclination to concede and congratulate Biden, but 72% of American adults believe the loser of the race ought to concede.
Poll: Most Democrats And Republicans Say Biden Won (He Did)

 

[Sophrosyne]

Actually, he was already grifting. Usually, he borrowed for these and then when they folded, just refused to pay the loans. It's why early on, few banks wanted anything to do with him.

And now they are find with dealing with a billionaire so since he isn't broke or in prison for a ponzi scheme then that is that.

Who always paid his bills and kept his commitments. What Trump calls a "sucker."

Trump is a sucker I agree as he donated his 4 years of salary in office instead of keeping 1.6 million dollars. Until Biden does the same I'm not impressed with just "paying bills" at all.

 

[Sophrosyne]

Funny you should mention that issue...
WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump on Friday wrongly claimed full credit for Pfizer Inc.’s announcement that its COVID-19 vaccine was robustly successful, misrepresenting the extent of government support behind the company’s efforts.
...
Not so much. Pfizer notably did not accept government money to develop, test or expand manufacturing capacity under Trump’s Operation Warp Speed initiative to quickly find a vaccine and treatments for the disease sweeping the country.
AP FACT CHECK: Trump wrongly takes full credit for vaccine

In his speech to Congress and other remarks in recent days, Trump has claimed credit for:
Big savings in an F-35 fighter jet contract that were in motion well before he became president.

-Corporate job announcements that also had been months or longer in the making.

-An infusion of money from NATO partners that has not materialized at all, but reflects a long-standing intent by some members to increase their military capabilities.

-A tough-on-criminals approach to immigration enforcement that was planned and put into place during Obama’s presidency.

-A $12 billion drop in the U.S. debt, a routine blip traced to the regular timing of tax payments and other fiscal factors unconnected to any president.

-His plan to restore military supremacy, though he inherited military capabilities that are already second to none.

Trump does, though, seek to shift some responsibility to the last administration for an operation he authorized that did not go smoothly - the covert mission in Yemen in which a Navy SEAL and civilians were killed.

That mission “was started before I got here,” Trump said.
Fact-checking what Trump has taken credit for



Well, let's take a look...
Some 79% of Americans — including around 60% of Republicans — say Biden was the rightful winner, whereas just 3% said Trump won and 13% said the election remains undecided, according to an Ipsos/Reuters poll released Tuesday.


Trump has shown no inclination to concede and congratulate Biden, but 72% of American adults believe the loser of the race ought to concede.
Poll: Most Democrats And Republicans Say Biden Won (He Did)

This is a bunch of boring stuff as if I were really into this I could do a study on Biden and his bungles and such that since he was in office for decades would literally dwarf Trumps.
I agree Biden won..... but don't agree it was "rightful" but rather corrupt win and if future election follow that pattern we could see someone more brash than Trump win the Presidency as many people will be furious of the dirty trickism of the left.

 

[parousia70]

Trump is a sucker I agree as he donated his 4 years of salary in office instead of keeping 1.6 million dollars. Until Biden does the same I'm not impressed with just "paying bills" at all.

The Taxpayer Money Trump "earned" Golfing is estimated between $64 and $141 Million.

Who wouldn't "invest" $1.6 million for a $100 Million return on that investment?

 

[The Barbarian]

This is a bunch of boring stuff as if I were really into this I could do a study on Biden and his bungles and such that since he was in office for decades would literally dwarf Trumps.

But the key is, you can't. Because Biden has never failed to pay his debts, run numerous companies into the ground, scammed people who trusted him with a fake "university", or told states that he'd withhold aid from them if their governors didn't say nice things about him.

In fact...

President Biden said Friday he will sign a major disaster declaration that Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is requesting, which would open up broader federal aid for immediate and long-term recovery efforts in the state, including for both individual needs and public infrastructure.

Biden and Abbott spoke Thursday night regarding the response.

Texas has been at the mercy of an unprecedented winter storm, which has left many of the state's residents without heat, power and potable water for several days. Several people, some homeless, have died in the freezing temperatures.

Departing the White House for a trip to Michigan, the president told reporters he's asked the Department of Health and Human Services, Housing and Urban Development, the Department of Agriculture and the Department of Defense to identify resources that could help the recovery in Texas.

Biden said he wants to visit Texas, but does not want his visit to be a "burden" on recovery efforts. The president said he may decide early next week whether to go.
Biden To Authorize Broader Disaster Relief For Texas

To Biden, we aren't just a red state operated by right-wing ideologues who really messed up this time. To him we're still Americans, and he's doing the right thing. Yep, it's going to be a different kind of presidency.

For which we should all thank God.

 

[The Barbarian]

the president failed to respond to a similar request from Whitmer on Thursday. Instead, he belittled her in an interview with Sean Hannity on Fox News Thursday night. “We’ve had a big problem with the young, a woman governor from — you know who I’m talking about — from Michigan,” Trump told Hannity. “She is a new governor and it’s not been pleasant.”

“She doesn’t get it done, and we send her a lot,” Trump complained. “Now she wants a declaration of emergency and, you know, we’ll have to make a decision on that,” Trump said.
...
The governor told WWJ-AM in Detroit on Friday morning that she had been trying to get on the phone with Trump at about the same time he was lambasting her in a call to Hannity. “I reached out to the White House last night, asked for a phone call with the president,” she said, but never heard back.

Earlier in the week, Whitmer told a local radio station that one hospital in her state had received a shipment from the federal government last week with just 747 masks, 204 gowns, 64 face shields and 40,467 gloves. “With the exception of the gloves, that allotment of PPE didn’t cover one shift,” she said.

On Friday, the governor told CNN that, after Trump had asked governors to procure their own medical supplies, her state had placed a large number of orders — only to be told later by suppliers that they had been instructed to send the items to the federal government instead.
In Exchange for Aid, Trump Wants Praise From Governors He Can Use in Campaign Ads

Governor Abbott should be very, very grateful that Joe Biden isn't acting like a republican.

 

[Michael]

I agree Biden won..... but don't agree it was "rightful" but rather corrupt win and if future election follow that pattern we could see someone more brash than Trump win the Presidency as many people will be furious of the dirty trickism of the left.

Where's your evidence that it was 'corrupt' in any way?

In case you *still* believe the lies about wide spread voter fraud......

 

[The Barbarian]

The FBI has found that for at least some of the terrorists who took part in the insurgency, that operation had been in planning for weeks.

(CNN)Prosecutors on Tuesday filed the first significant conspiracy charge in the US Capitol attack, alleging that three members of the so-called Oath Keepers, an extremist militant group, planned and coordinated ahead of the January 6 assault.

In an amended complaint unsealed Tuesday in federal court, an FBI agent divulged striking new details about the group's efforts. Jessica Watkins, the alleged founder of an Ohio militia, had instructions to make explosives out of bleach printed out at her home, according to the court document.
Chilling messages sent between the militants during the siege that are quoted in the complaint appear to indicate they were searching for lawmakers inside the building as they sought to stop Congress from certifying the presidential election.
...
While at the Capitol, one alleged member of the conspiracy, Thomas Edward Caldwell, allegedly received a Facebook message reading "All members are in the tunnels under capital seal them in. Turn on gas."
US Capitol riots: Members of extremist Oath Keepers group planned attack, prosecutors say - CNNPolitics

During the attack Donald Trump watched and refused to send reinforcements to help the police trying to hold off the mob.

He did send them a message, though:
"We love you, you're very special."