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The Party Line

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When we want measured, calm commentary on the current political climate on the right, we always turn to the weirdest Democrat we know -- our old pal Mickey Kaus. He helps us navigate Trump's phone calls, the mysterious Steve Bannon, the wall, and assorted other unique aspects of the first weeks of the Trump administration. Then, Hoover's Adam J. White joins to help us analyze Neil Gorsuch, Trump's SCOTUS nominee. Finally, a few thoughts on 1934-ism and yes, Super Bowl picks!

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Hosts:
James LileksPeter Robinson
Guests:
Adam J. WhiteMKMickey Kaus

Discussion (39)

  • EJHill@EJHill

    Mickey asks why was the immigration order issued when it was. "Why now?"

    If you're waiting for the most politically expedient time it's probably because it's too late, that is, expediency will come only when there's a crisis. Is that what you want? Government action due to crisis? Because, most likely, a crisis on this order will mean dead bodies of Americans.

    Peter then opines about Trump's desk and all the files. To paraphrase our founder, you don't inundate the President, you only tell him what he needs to know. Who decides what the President needs to know? Mr. Bannon?

  • Guruforhire@Guruforhire

    I believe trump is going to defeat the left like Reagan defeated the soviet union. He is going to keep the energy up, until they run out of money to pay agitators.

    Related to teh paper on the desk:

    google.com

    Open link

    Trump is one of those people who keeps a lot of stuff on his desk. I wouldn't read too much into it, he probably likes having the information around as he connects dots in his head. He has run a big organization around and how he prefers to recieve and keep track of information is his deal. I am not sure its a matter of competence.

  • Banned Member@JamieLockett
    @PeterRobinson Should America have treated Cuban boat people the way Australian's do? Do you thus agree with the Obama administration change to Cuban refugees?
  • Banned Member@JamieLockett
    The only reason I use Ricochet advertised products is because of @jameslileks segues.
  • Roberto@Roberto

    Guruforhire (View Comment):

    I believe trump is going to defeat the left like Reagan defeated the soviet union. He is going to keep the energy up, until they run out of money to pay agitators.

    Related to teh paper on the desk:

    https://www.google.com/search?q=trump+at+his+desk&espv=2&biw=1920&bih=990&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwj14qqC6fTRAhVOxCYKHe0mD-IQ_AUIBigB&dpr=1

    Trump is one of those people who keeps a lot of stuff on his desk. I wouldn’t read too much into it, he probably likes having the information around as he connects dots in his head. He has run a big organization around and how he prefers to recieve and keep track of information is his deal. I am not sure its a matter of competence.

    Also not often commented upon is the fact that Trump only sleeps 3-4 hours a night, someone that active is going to have unconventional work habits.

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