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Rachel Maddow Turned a Scoop on Donald Trump’s Taxes Into a Cynical, Self-Defeating Spectacle

".....A few hours after Maddow finished airing, this has become a popular conspiracy theory, simply because, if Donald Trump were to share any of his tax returns, the 2005 1040 seems like a good candidate. Trump paid taxes at a rate of around 4 percent, but because of the alternate minimum tax, he also paid an additional $31 million. The form revealed that, rather than not paying taxes and making no money, Trump paid $38 million on $150 million in income. Maddow promised to pull a sordid revelation out of a hat and instead plucked out … Trump’s credibility? Maddow was soon parsing, asking Johnston to explain that Trump is currently trying to do away with the AMT, which, unfair as it may be, still wouldn’t change the amount he paid in 2005.

As the show went on, it became clear that Maddow knew she didn't quite have the scoop that had been promised. ....."

http://www.slate.com/blogs/browbeat/2017/03/15/rachel_maddow_s_trump_taxes_scoop_was_a_cynical_self_defeating_spectacle.html

Did Maddow get trolled?  Yup.

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Maddow Leaks Trumps 2005 Taxes, Destroying Leftist Talking Points Unwittingly (vid)

https://youtu.be/d8XZKmpa1Vk?t=1s

As usual his observation of trends is good, reasoning sound.

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Populism and Nativism Have Already Won This Generation: You'll See What I Mean

https://youtu.be/nTsi63fuZzY?t=1s

If you're easily offended or triggered don't click the link.

"You Let 66,000 Criminal Aliens Go Free" Jason Chaffetz Goes Berserk On Homeland Security

https://youtu.be/b3rI4_8zGeQ?t=1s

Is Nancy Pelosi Senile? Dick Morris

Posting this as info only. Since there is pending litigation I'm disabling comments. Thank you for reading.

ABC News to Face South Dakota Jury Over ‘Pink Slime’ Story

https://www.wsj.com/articles/abc-news-to-face-south-dakota-jury-over-pink-slime-story-1489504974

http://comicallyincorrect.com/2017/03/14/beast-of-burden/

http://comicallyincorrect.com/2017/03/13/repair-extend-ryancare/

Guess McCain's still not over being butthurt.

Top Republican challenges Trump to prove wiretapping claim

"Washington (AFP) - A senior Republican lawmaker on Sunday challenged President Donald Trump to prove his claim that his phone was tapped by predecessor Barack Obama during last year's campaign -- or else retract the unsubstantiated allegation.

Senator John McCain, a frequent Trump critic, issued his demand in an interview with CNN.

"The president has one of two choices, either retract, or to provide the information that the American people deserve," McCain said......"

https://www.yahoo.com/news/top-republican-challenges-trump-prove-wiretapping-claim-221719039.html

Good sounds logical statement by Judge Jeanine, then further discussion to clarify Preet Bharara's actions.

'You were Fired by President Trump, so what?' Judge Jeanine Pirro Tears down Attorney

Slight language warning.

"The CIA Just Got Nuked!" The Legendary John McAfee on 'Vault 7' Revelation

https://youtu.be/qRBKpeMHT5E?t=1s

Disclaimer: I don't know really anything about the person making this video. I found it on another site and watched it. For me he presents a logical theory as to what is taking place based on all the news I've seen.

However, please make up your own mind as to whether you find it as credible. May be something to it, may be nothing ...I don't know.

Day 138 - The Awan Brotherhood, the Saga Deepens, Part 1