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What's with the orders passed by Mattis about transgender serving now? The_donald is going crazy stating that he (Mattis) is only implementing what Trump ordered but all the news sites are saying stuff to the contrary.

Anyone care to help me understand why there's such a disconnect in the views on both sides?
 

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What's with the orders passed by Mattis about transgender serving now? The_donald is going crazy stating that he (Mattis) is only implementing what Trump ordered but all the news sites are saying stuff to the contrary.

Anyone care to help me understand why there's such a disconnect in the views on both sides?
I wouldn't be surprised if Trump is in on the the Mattis policy as he was probably a bit surprised at the blowback. This would allow him to be perceived as continuing with the policy, which is good for his base, while at the same time not actually proceeding with it.
 

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I wouldn't be surprised if Trump is in on the the Mattis policy as he was probably a bit surprised at the blowback. This would allow him to be perceived as continuing with the policy, which is good for his base, while at the same time not actually proceeding with it.
Cheers.

Do you remember if any of the R's had come out in support of Trump's policy initially?
 

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There's an ongoing disaster in his country.
 
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Unbelieveable interview with fascist (out of work) thug Sebastian Gorka on Channel 4 just now. Scary stuff, drawing equivalence (again) between anti fascists and the KKK in Charlottesville.
 

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It also seems that people are getting tired of his attention seeking bullshit and him making everything about him. With his low attendance rally last week and people leaving well before it finished, it does seem that the tide has really started to turn.
Common people, especially poor people, are beneath him.
 

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Trump said:
....the tax code is currently biased toward the wealthy and resourceful, saying "normal Americans" need "an army of accountants" to get similar tax breaks as big business.
Oh, the irony! For a guy who hasn't paid any taxes by being smart, he sure has lots to say on the subject. Maybe it's time someone should bring back that topic.
 

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Could he effectively work with Schneiderman and then let him bring state level charges against him that Trump can't pardon?
 

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'His accomplishments' ...
He's achieved a lot. Let's be honest.

The achievements don't even come close to mitigating the missteps but he's got a lot across the line.

I don't much agree with his 'achievements' but through his eyes he's done a lot.

I can see his issue. Even if I loathe the thing.
 
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