Yesterday, in a post I published shortly after “digesting” the (unsurprising) comments Trump made while standing next to Vladimir Putin in Helsinki where he PROVED he’s “under the thumb” of Putin while “throwing” the American intelligence community “under the bus” in front of the “world stage” I posed the question as to who was the BIGGEST LIAR – Putin or Trump?  Well, what I actually meant was who is the “best” LIAR which clearly would be Putin.  However, I believe the BIGGEST LIAR is clearly Trump – especially after listening to him trying to walk back his “deplorable” remarks today while facing American opposition to his dreadful comments it became painfully obvious he’s a LOUSY LIAR compared to Putin.  Trump simply continues to embarrass himself in front of “God and the world community.”

Trump made today’s comments after at least TWO Fox “news” interviews which likely left him thinking “nothing was up.”  (Honestly, I can no longer bear to watch Fox – AT ALL)  However, after discovering, today, that “multitudes” – including even many republicans – are “on to him” he tried to “smooth” over the issue.  As I listened to him mumbling his words while attempting to READ a script he clearly was FORCED to read ( AND, didn’t want to read, I’d heard members of his intelligence “team” threatened mass resignations otherwise) it appeared to me Trump is FINALLY understanding he’s in DEEP “doo doo.”  Not only are (EVEN) republicans making comments that would indicate they’re, at least close to, jumping off the wagon thereby short-circuiting Trump’s “firewall” in Congress which has prevented the Congress from actively investigating what REALLY happened in the 2016 election – ie “checking” Trump as they are constitutionally obligated to do – for fear their so-called president may have actually “colluded” with the Russians.  Up till now, they just didn’t want to “hear it.”  It’s like they were pretending if they didn’t “hear it”  as if “it” didn’t happen.

There’s NO MORE hiding what’s going on with Trump.  No matter what the TRUTH is, I believe now there’s no way Congress will “stand” for Trump even threatening to fire Robert Mueller or, for that matter, Rod Rosenstein.  Mueller and Rosenstein are two of the Americans who will find themselves on the RIGHT side of the “history books” after all is said and done with this investigation while, as I’ve said before, Trump, Devin Nunes and other enablers in the House, Fox “news,” and other Trump supporters will find themselves next to Benedict Arnold.

I believe Mueller has been working his way up the “ladder,” obviously toward Trump and I believe Trump’s son and son-in-law are very possibly the next to be in Mueller’s “crosshairs.”  Mueller is a former decorated Marine and has given his life to serve either in the military or the FBI and I don’t believe he’s going to be soft on anyone who would betray this nation – whether it’s Trump or part of his family. I still remember the Trump surrogates passing LIES to the press after James Comey’s firing – thereby, theoretically, putting each one into a conspiracy to OBSTRUCT justice.  This would include the vice president, the press secretary, the assistant press secretary, Kellyanne Conway and possibly others.  I don’t believe Mueller believes in the “my dog ate the homework” excuse – or, “I didn’t know any better.”

As I said, at the time, my understanding of the law is that when someone “reads” you into an illegal activity, you are complicit unless you report.  This is why Mark Corallo resigned after witnessing the (lame) excuse Trump dictated in regard to Don Jr.’s meeting [along with Kushner and Manafort] in Trump Tower on June 9, 2016 with Russians offering “incriminating information” from “the Russian government” on Hillary Clinton – he didn’t want to participate in “obstruction.”

Another example, I really believe, will be when Mueller shows Cambridge Analytica was right in the middle of “guiding” the Russians as they “intruded” (OK, ATTACKED our nation) during the last election – and, by the way, I have no doubt the attack is ONGOING!  Keep in mind, Jared Kushner was the member of the Trump campaign who made the “connection” with Cambridge and Steve Bannon was at the head of that company which had STOLEN data on over 80 MILLION Americans from Facebook allowing them to expertly target the REAL “fake news.”  I believe if Kushner, Don Jr. or others close to Trump are drawn into the investigation by Mueller, any attempt by Trump to pardon them will be received with less than “aplomb” by the Congress – thanks to Trump exposing himself in Helsinki.  (And, by the way, the Russians were the ones “targeting” with ACTUAL “fake news” during the election and Trump, since the investigation was disclosed by James Comey over a year ago, and in an act clearly designed to disguise the TRUTH, has been branding investigative reporting – MOST of which has borne out as “fake news.”  This is called projection and it’s a conscious “strategy”)

I’ve pointed out many times Trump keeps this “crap” coming at us at such break neck speeds that it’s hard to keep up.  Here’s, I’m sure, what many of his most fervent supporters are thinking – as I’m writing this;  It’s all going to “blow over” in a few days and there will be other “scandals”  (which, by the way – each one – would likely derail any other president – I mean, just think what republicans would have done had President Obama done what Trump did yesterday while standing next to Putin) which will cause “we the people” to forget Trump’s meeting with Putin and his traitorous comments.  I can’t tell you how much I hope they’re wrong – but, one thing I’ll agree with them on is – the “stuff’s going to keep coming – fast and furious.

I’ve actually NEVER logged into CNN’s website until tonight and one of their commentators was interviewing Rand Paul – and, I have to tell you, Mr. Paul was nearly as obnoxious as Trump.  He was “deflecting” like a “master republican” and doing everything he could to avoid answering actual direct questions relating to whether Mr. Paul believes Putin or our intelligence community.  He had “talking points” in his “pocket” he clearly was intending to use no matter what the questioning and it was an attempt to deflect the conversation back to BLAMING the intelligence officers during Obama’s administration (officers who, by the way, transcend administrations) in one breath accusing John Brennan of “voting for communists.”  This is what they do.  You ask them a question about Trump or Putin and their answer will be about Obama or Hillary Clinton or the “corrupt” FBI – or now Peter Strzok.  It’s “deplorable.”  (I’ve explained the “Big Lie Theory” of the Nazi’s here many times – so, now when you hear republicans talking about the “13 crooked democrats” on Mueller’s investigation team, or Peter Strzok and Lisa Page, or the “collusion” happening on “Obama’s watch” to “deflect” you KNOW what they’re doing.  They ALL do it and it’s “orchestrated” from somewhere)

Now, I do have to say Mr. Paul is a much better LIAR or SPINNER or whatever you want to call it (deflecting) than Trump.  Clearly, when standing next to Putin, Trump was out of his orbit.  In fact, as I watched it happen I couldn’t help but notice the smirk on Putin’s face as he stood there “screwing” Trump into the “ground” as if he was something he picked up at the hardware store.  Clearly, Putin understands how STUPID our so-called president really is and how STUPID millions of Americans who still think he’s helping them “MAGA” are.  And, Trust me, Putin will play this out to get the MOST out of this meeting as he can.  Brace yourself for the “agreements” which will be announced in Russia to the surprise of EVERYONE in America’s government (with the exception of the American interpreter who was apparently in the room)  As I said in my last post, Trump – in one incredible month – has personally “elevated” (quite possibly) the two most ruthless dictators in the world onto the “world stage” as equals to the president of the United States.

I guess the question becomes, did Trump “elevate” Kim and Putin OR did Trump push America to the precipice of third world status.  Keep in mind, Trump is doing everything he can to prop up China and destroy America’s relationship with her traditional allies – our ACTUAL “friends.”  Trump is ATTACKING the countries America actually does business with and is attempting to prop up those who DON’T have our best interests in mind.  And, by the way, Russia is like 30th in the hierarchy of “trading partners” with the U.S. – so, what gives?  Why all the love with Putin?  Why “kiss up” to Putin and attempt to undermine Merkel and May?  It really DOESN’T make sense – unless…………..  OK, you “fill in the dots.”

For example, by pulling out of the Paris Climate Accord and the TPP (Trans Pacific Partnership) Trump has literally helped “Make China Great Again.”  China is JUMPING in the fill the void Trump has created by his short sighted thinking.  China (and Germany) are rushing to take over world leadership in the renewable energy field while Trump is claiming he’s “bringing back coal.” Trump’s administration is full of fossil fuel executives and climate change deniers.  Ten years from now when solar and wind energy are continuing their rapid expansion, “we the people” are likely to by buying “infrastructure” from foreign companies.  Research and development in the U.S. will have taken a “back seat” to government supported corporate interests in China and Germany – or other countries.

As far as trade with Southeast Asia, Trump gave China a great present when he pulled out of the TPP. which, as I understand it, was intended to protect America’s trading interests in one of the most aggressively expanding economic zones in the world.  President Obama negotiated this agreement to the dismay of his own party – (and, I have to admit, I was skeptical myself after listening to Bernie Sanders pan the agreement – knowing I don’t understand these things – but, from what I’ve read since, it appears to me this agreement was intended to be very beneficial to America’s trading interests) – as a way to prevent China’s total domination in that part of the world’s (expanding) economies.

And, as I’ve said often here, “I’m not an economist”  (although, if I was younger, I might be studying to be one) so I don’t fully understand the deficit and the national debt – although, I know republicans HATE both when there’s a democrat in the “White House” and don’t seem too concerned when there’s a republican in “control.”  Well, here’s my worry as the deficit is soon to surpass ONE TRILLION per year (You know, like it was when Bush/Cheney “handed the reins” to President Obama) – after the republican tax scam takes full effect (and, if – or should I say when – Trump’s recession hits – the deficit could EASILY surpass TWO TRILLION per YEAR!) – the national debt will be reaching its limit virtually EVERY year until Congress either takes off the “cap” or stops giving HUGE tax cuts to the Americans who don’t need them – especially like this last one – during a “booming economy” (which, by the way, Trump inherited from President Obama – he also inherited a declining deficit – which he did exactly what Bush/Cheney did to the surplus they inherited from Clinton Gore.  Do you see a pattern here?).

Now, my understanding is the “deficit” has to be borrowed from somewhere – likely MUCH of it comes from the Federal Reserve and, I believe, the government has already borrowed the TRILLIONS that “should” be in the Social Security and Medicare trust funds – thereby – by the way – creating the situation where republicans claim these systems are in jeopardy of going broke (mainly, because they’re being forced to pay back the money and they’ll NEVER pay the interest owed to America’s retirees – present and future, but I digress…..  My understanding is another source of MUCH of America’s debt has been funding by foreign governments – like, for example, CHINA.  Now, based on the republican tax scam, and Trump’s “tariffs” – do you imagine these foreign nations are going to keep “rushing” to buy American “treasuries?”  I seriously doubt it.

And, what’s going to happen if China and some of the other nations who’ve (Saudi Arabia, home of MOST of the 9/11 attackers) invested in America decide they’d like to “cash in” their investments?  I guess, what I’m wondering is how would “we the people” pay them back? (I suppose it would have to be borrow MORE and from WHO?)  To me, this is more of what Trump is doing that is putting America’s “national security” in question – and the republicans are simply going along with it as we can simply keep BORROWING forever.   Somehow, and call me naive, I believe there will come a point where we run out of borrowing options.  I still remember when Clinton/Gore left office with a $250 BILLION SURPLUS, it took only a few months for Bush/Cheney to “give the American people (the top 1% of course) their money back.”  Cheney famously said, “Ronald Reagan proved deficits don’t matter.”  (As I stated above and have said many times, “apparently deficits ONLY matter when a democrat is in the White House” – when will working class Americans who support republicans WAKE UP?)

One could seemingly write full time trying to keep up with ALL the reasons why having Trump as our so-called president is the WORST thing that has EVER happened to this nation, but his “deplorable” press conference with Putin, to me, pretty much “says it all.”  Our so-called president appears to be un-American.  He’s not only threatening our “national security” in so many ways, he’s leaving his “stamp” on this nation for well beyond the end of my lifetime by being allowed to nominate Supreme Court justices and flood the lower courts with right wing corporatist judges who will have a HUGE affect on “we the people” for the next 30+ years.  I keep wondering, how are Americans going to feel when it becomes clear TWO justices on the Supreme Court, and MANY lower court judges, were put there by (potentially) a TRAITOR?

Final Thought:  So, I turned on the TV this morning prior to sending out this post which I wrote last night and, wouldn’t you know it, there was Trump claiming the Russians are NO LONGER “interfering” with our political process.  And, to top it off, he had to re-iterate, “No one’s been tougher on Russia than I have.”  I really don’t know what to say.  I said to my wife after hearing these words come right out of his mouth (I actually saw him say them): “He’s crazy.”  I really believe the United States has a so-called president who is DELUSIONAL.  I’m not sure I can think of a greater threat to our national security than that!