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More and more people are coming out vetting the facts and representations of this book and virtually every story is ringing true. Marc could use the internet to learn the facts about something before resorting to instinctive. Right vr left, Breitbart inspired rhetoric. Michael Wolff got access to the trump WH because he wrote a favorable, accurate book about trumps friend Rupert Murdoch. trump expected a flattering expose of himself because he loves media attention. This is that book: https://www.amazon.com/Man-Who-Owns-News-Murdoch/dp/B007U7TQ42 This is the author: "Wolff was nominated for the National Magazine Award three times, winning twice".. The Columbia Journalism Review criticized Wolff in 2010 when Wolff suggested that The New York Times was aggressively covering the breaking News International phone hacking scandal as a way of attacking News Corporation chairman Rupert Murdoch.[21] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Wolff_(journalist) Murdoch is no friend of the "left". Wolff is a NY,NY based author with a long track history of magazines and books. Leaning towards "In a 2004 cover story for The New Republic, Michelle Cottle wrote that Wolff was "uninterested in the working press," preferring to focus on "the power players—the moguls" and was "fixated on culture, style, buzz, and money, money, money." This is what got him access to the trump WH because the media whore trump expected a Murdoch style book. Instead he got the truth and its ugly.

Dec 18 2013, 11:38 am ET

Two senior pilots have been grounded for fighting in the cockpit mid-air on a New Years Day flight from London to Mumbai with 324 passengers and 14 crew members on board. Officials of Indian airline Jet Airways are investigating claims that a male pilot slapped his female colleague during a heated argument which resulted in both pilots leaving the cockpit unattended on the long haul flight. After being slapped, the female pilot, who has not been identified, left the cockpit in tears, according to local newspapers. A member of the cabin crew, who was concerned about the safety of passengers, then tried to convince the pilot to re-enter the cockpit to operate the flight. http://www.newsweek.com/pilot-fight-mid-air-cockpit-unmanned-jet-airways-770790

Oh there are so many like that. Its a non-stop expose of trump buffoonery. This is another story by the same author of the book: http://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/article/michael-wolff-book-trump

This story is adapted from Michael Wolff’s book Fire and Fury: Inside the Trump White House: http://nymag.com/daily/intelligencer/2018/01/michael-wolff-fire-and-fury-book-donald-trump.html Keep in mind that the book is filled with lies and fabrications. Thats why trump's lawyers are in such a hurry to get a court order restricting distribution.

Author has tapes of interviews with Bannon, officials: report The author of an explosive new book on the Trump White House reportedly has tapes of some of his interviews with officials. Axios reported that author Michael Wolff recorded interviews with people including former White House chief strategist Stephen Bannon and former White House deputy chief of staff Katie Walsh. http://thehill.com/homenews/media/367377-author-has-tapes-of-interviews-with-bannon-officials-report

Lawmakers briefed by Yale psychiatrist on Trump's mental health: report More than a dozen lawmakers last month met with a Yale University psychiatry professor for two days to discuss President Trump’s fitness for office, Politico reported Wednesday. Dr. Bandy X. Lee reportedly met with the group of lawmakers on Dec. 5 and Dec. 6 and warned them the president is “going to unravel.” All of the lawmakers in attendance were Democrats, except for one Republican senator. “We feel that the rush of tweeting is an indication of his falling apart under stress. Trump is going to get worse and will become uncontainable with the pressures of the presidency,” Lee told Politico. http://thehill.com/homenews/administration/367362-lawmakers-briefed-by-yale-psychiatrist-on-trumps-mental-health-report

If you don't know that a more legitimate publication than Breitbart exists anymore, then you are simply a credulous victim of Trump's calculated attempts to denigrate the genuine news media in service of his own populist, demagogic agenda. Here's a WaPo article shooting down the credibility of Wolff's book, essentially defending Trump from several of its accusations. That's what a legitimate publication does. From the story: "In some ways, this is the tell-all that Trump's post-truth presidency deserves. Trump's own version of the truth is often subject to his own fantastic impulses and changes at a moment's notice. The leaks from his administration have followed that pattern, often painting credulity-straining images of an American president. As the New York Times's Maggie Haberman notes, that makes claims in Wolff's book that would ordinarily seem implausible suddenly plausible." Although there was a well know reporter interviewed on CNN, today, who said that Michael Wolff was in the West Wing as much as any reporter. If not more so. When you gather a bunch or lying, self interested, self enrichment seeking narcissists. This is what you get. Its most often said that a team reflects its coach. A business reflects its CEO, etc. For the WH, its so and deserved.

Oh yeah, the knives are out now. A room full of narcissists and not a truthful word between them all. The interests of the country..., down the road a long time ago while the scent of money was perused. Calling Marc, there must be something ironic here?

Yikes and a new news cycle in Washington is underway.

That is a well written story and people in a hurry should slow down and take the time to read it. Its the type of journalism that the WP and NYT put out.

I'm just curious, but do suppressors interfere with accuracy? They change the point of impact of rifles but don't affect accuracy. Which means a grouping of bullets will strike a target in a slightly different spot with the suppressor attached. As compared to the same rifle with the suppressor off the same rifle.

2017 was the safest year for flying ever, and Trump is falsely taking credit https://www.vox.com/policy-and-politics/2018/1/2/16840732/2017-airline-safety-trump Trump budget would raise deficit $46B for air traffic control https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2017/05/23/trump-budget-would-raise-deficit-air-traffic-control/102026976/

Why Has the US Dollar Been Consistently Falling Throughout 2017? Throughout 2017, however, the greenback has taken a long and sustained nosedive to hit multi-year lows. The U.S. Dollar Index, which measures the value of the dollar against a weighted basket of currencies belonging to six of the United States’ biggest foreign trade partners—the euro, yen, pound sterling, Canadian dollar, Swedish krona and Swiss franc—recently slipped to its lowest level in more than two years.... The unpredictable leadership style of Donald Trump himself hasn’t exactly helped the greenback... his actual view on this issue was that “our dollar is getting too strong…it is very, very hard to compete when you have a strong dollar and other countries are devaluing their currency”. Trump’s desire to abandon the US’s previous “strong dollar” policy seems to be on the basis that a strong currency hurts the competitiveness of US businesses by making US products more expensive when sold abroad, which in turn erodes sales revenue. A weaker dollar, therefore, would help push the overall trade balance back in the US’s favour, and would thus fall in line with Trump’s efforts to rejuvenate US manufacturing and exports." https://internationalbanker.com/brokerage/us-dollar-consistently-falling-throughout-2017/ US Dollar to Decline in 2018, Say BMO Capital Markets, in Latest Forecasts https://www.poundsterlinglive.com/usd/8213-dollar-to-decline-in-2018-says-investment-bank-in-latest-full-year-forecasts In 36 Months, America Will Face a $1 Trillion Budget Deficit. Do Voters Care? http://fortune.com/2017/09/22/united-states-budget-deficit/ Deficit could hit $1 trillion in 2018, and that's before the full impact of tax cuts https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2017/12/20/deficit-could-hit-1-trillion-2018-and-thats-before-full-impact-tax-cuts/969347001/

Barriss' digital footprint suggests he was familiar with swatting. One of his Twitter handles was @SWAuTistic. The Twitter account has been suspended but CNN was able to find a cached copy of the profile that had multiple references to swatting. In a December 22 tweet, he said he was "thinking about swatting" the FBI headquarters. Two people who knew Barriss through the gaming and online community spoke to CNN on condition of anonymity for fear of retaliation in that community. One of them communicated with him after the Wichita shooting. CNN reviewed some of their messages. "I was in shock so I messaged him asking him why he'd do that," the friend told CNN. "He said it was stupid and he shouldn't have done it, but I didn't care. He's a grown man who's done this stuff before." The other friend said the Wichita call stemmed from an argument among two gamers that didn't involve Barriss or Finch. One of the gamers contacted Barriss and asked him to swat the other gamer, the friend told CNN. Barriss "was known in the gaming community for doing stuff like that," the friend said when asked why Barriss would be contacted about swatting. Barriss was arrested in 2015 for calling in fake bomb threats to CNN affiliate KABC, Glendale Police Sergeant Victor Jackson said. He received a two-year sentence. "After he got out of jail, he said he did it for attention and to be on the news but that was it. He also said he regretted it and wouldn't do it (again) but that was obviously a lie," one of the anonymous friends said of the 2015 arrest. "I think he feels powerful being able to do stupid stuff like that." http://www.cnn.com/2017/12/30/us/kansas-police-shooting-swatting/index.html

So if pit bulls are no more dangerous than other breeds, and the press is biased, are you suggesting then that there are actually hundreds of people killed yearly? I never suggested the press was biased. I have no idea how many are killed by dogs, injured by dogs, or what species are involved. Prior to some basic reading on this subject piqued by this thread. I'd thought they may have been slightly more aggressive than the average dog specie. As such, I was surprised to learn that they are less. You should read the quoted stories and come up with some new information and facts. To support your what seems to be unsubstantiated biases. Unbiased facts based upon science based research. Is usually more successful in debate. The American Temperament Test Society and US veterinarians don't seem to have reason to be biased against any particular dog specie. Some US insurers have premiums targeting some species, some don't. I like German shepherds myself. Carry on.

http://dogtime.com/dog-health/general/1220-american-pit-bull-terrier-temperament-dog-bites A good, sad, read on the situation. https://stories.barkpost.com/pit-bulls-shelters-question/ Testing suggests that all breeds are virtually the same. The pit bull is properly identified as "AMERICAN PIT BULL TERRIER" the ranking is here: https://atts.org/breed-statistics/statistics-page1/

China can lead way on climate change Unlike his US counterpart, President Xi Jinping with his push for a huge carbon trading market knows a cut in polluting emissions can bring economic benefits The global praise that greeted Beijing’s unveiling of plans to create the world’s largest carbon trading market was for good reason. With the United States having withdrawn from the Paris climate change accord, China has been eyed to take a leadership role.... President Xi Jinping, who is behind the drive, well knows the benefits for growth and development, a reality refuted by his American counterpart, Donald Trump, who denies that air pollution is causing global warming. The creation of a clean energy industry has brought billions of dollars and thousands of jobs and China is now a world leader in numerous fields,... Xi used the term “torch-bearer” rather than “leader” at the Communist Party’s recent 19th congress when referring to China’s role in the fight against climate change. But the introduction of the carbon trading market gives cause to consider taking up the leadership." http://www.scmp.com/comment/insight-opinion/article/2126220/china-can-lead-way-climate-change According to a 2016 public survey conducted by the Centre for Communication and Public Opinion Survey at the Chinese University of Hong Kong, the South China Morning Post received a credibility rating of 6.54, the highest credibility score among the various paid newspapers in Hong Kong https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_China_Morning_Post While the US forfeits leadership under trump China and XI recognize opportunity and profit. China Assumes Green Power Mantle, Leaving Germany, U.S. Behind https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-12-05/china-assumes-green-power-mantle-leaving-germany-u-s-behind Trump cedes green energy jobs and leadership to China http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/commentary/ct-perspec-energy-green-chinese-solar-paris-climate-accord-renewable-1208-story.html the Chinese have recognized that green energy will provide millions of jobs in the future. That’s why they are heavily promoting development of their renewable fuels sector — not just as assemblers, but also as innovators. The Chinese government has invested vast sums in research and development for solar cells, solar panels and solar technology as well as the various subsystems to deliver that power. It heavily promotes startup companies to sell these innovations in domestic and overseas markets. And it’s working. Of the 8.1 million renewable energy jobs that exist around the world today, 3.5 million are in China, and fewer than 1 million in the U.S. Five of the six largest solar-module manufacturing firms in the world are Chinese. In short, China’s renewable energy sector is eating our lunch.

From a democratic and anti-Trump perspective I'm enjoying watching his and the R party's support plummet like a rock. And elections with strong D turnout. Did you see the Obama Trump comparison Pole today? Trump's support level is it the exact same level that Obama's was at the same time in his presidency. The Republican support is not dropping it's a democratic delusion that it is Do you mean this "pole"? "Gallup poll: Obama is 'most admired man' for the 10th year in a row" Former President Barack Obama is America’s “most admired man” for the 10th consecutive year, according to new survey data from Gallup. The annual poll has been taken every year but one since 1946 and asks respondents to name their most admired man and woman, as well as their second choice.... Trump is one of few incumbent presidents who have not been named the most admired among all Americans. http://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/366561-poll-obama-is-most-admired-man-for-the-10th-year-in-a-row Or this poll?: "US president Barack Obama will leave office with an approval rating of 57% according to a survey from the polling firm Gallup taken from Jan. 9-15, 2017. Obama’s exiting approval rating is 23 percentage points higher than former US president George W. Bush’s when he left office, ... Donald Trump’s favorability rating sits at 40%. This is extremely low for an incoming president—each of the last three presidents entered with favorability ratings above 60%. Upon Trump’s inauguration, the US will move from having a generally well-liked leader to having one that is historically unpopular. https://qz.com/889644/obamas-approval-rating-from-his-first-day-to-his-last-in-charts/ Underlined and bolded in red... Say what? Did Trump win re-election? ????? of an official or regime) currently holding office. "the incumbent president had been defeated" synonyms: current, present, in office, in power; reigning "the incumbent president

The Spin: Trump: US could use some ‘good old Global Warming’ to heat up cold states http://thehill.com/homenews/administration/366734-trump-us-could-use-some-good-old-global-warming-to-heat-up-cold The reality, costs in 2017 are over $400 billion dollars: Megadisasters devastated America this year. They’re going to get worse. Storms, fires, floods, and heat caused unprecedented destruction in 2017. Why? "2017 is about to become the most expensive disaster year in US history, costing nearly $400 billion in damages." https://www.vox.com/energy-and-environment/2017/12/28/16795490/natural-disasters-2017-hurricanes-wildfires-heat-climate-change-cost-deaths[url] "A common feature of the hurricanes and the wildfires is that there have been many warnings from scientists and others," explained Kevin Trenberth, a climate scientist with the National Center for Atmospheric Research. "With climate change, one slows or stops the problem (mitigation) or adapts to the problem (builds resilience) or suffers the consequences. In Texas, Florida and Puerto Rico, and Santa Rosa, it is clear that the people have chosen the last option."... "The three storms—Harvey, Irma and Maria—were all enhanced," Trenberth said. "Bigger, stronger and longer lasting because of climate change as manifested through exceptionally high ocean temperatures." [url]https://www.vox.com/energy-and-environment/2017/12/28/16795490/natural-disasters-2017-hurricanes-wildfires-heat-climate-change-cost-deaths

You're referring of the propensity of people to moderate their views when answering polls and talking to strangers. Most polls have sophisticated quantitative modeling as the basis of the poll. It factors race, incomes, sex, etc. It also factors non responsive answers, hang-ups , etc. Obama had his lowest popularity about one year into his Presidency. About the time he was bailing out wall street bankers, etc. You can't govern based upon polls and trump dosn't. I'll give trump credit for the N. Korea sanctions and for the sale of arms to Ukraine this last week. IMO he's the bad cop and Tillerson the "good cop". The anti-tank guided missile sales to Ukraine are bound to piss off Putin. Because there are Russian special forces and "volunteers" fighting with the rebels. All paid for by Putin.

From a democratic and anti-Trump perspective I'm enjoying watching his and the R party's support plummet like a rock. And elections with strong D turnout. Did you see the Obama Trump comparison Pole today? Trump's support level is it the exact same level that Obama's was at the same time in his presidency. The Republican support is not dropping it's a democratic delusion that it is Do you mean this "pole"? "Gallup poll: Obama is 'most admired man' for the 10th year in a row" Former President Barack Obama is America’s “most admired man” for the 10th consecutive year, according to new survey data from Gallup. The annual poll has been taken every year but one since 1946 and asks respondents to name their most admired man and woman, as well as their second choice.... Trump is one of few incumbent presidents who have not been named the most admired among all Americans. http://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/366561-poll-obama-is-most-admired-man-for-the-10th-year-in-a-row Or this poll?: "US president Barack Obama will leave office with an approval rating of 57% according to a survey from the polling firm Gallup taken from Jan. 9-15, 2017. Obama’s exiting approval rating is 23 percentage points higher than former US president George W. Bush’s when he left office, ... Donald Trump’s favorability rating sits at 40%. This is extremely low for an incoming president—each of the last three presidents entered with favorability ratings above 60%. Upon Trump’s inauguration, the US will move from having a generally well-liked leader to having one that is historically unpopular. https://qz.com/889644/obamas-approval-rating-from-his-first-day-to-his-last-in-charts/

Yes. History is full of groups that actually believed their own propaganda. Most of them lost. Only 25% of the hard core left. "But less than a quarter of Americans think Trump has made good on the pledges he made to voters while running for president, according to a new poll by the Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research."... As 2017 comes to a close, the majority of Americans painted a broadly pessimistic view of Trump’s presidency, the nation’s politics and the overall direction of the country. Just three in 10 Americans said the United States is heading in the right direction, and 52 percent said the country is worse off since Trump became president — worrisome signs both for the White House and Republicans heading into a midterm election year where control of Congress will be at stake. Along with the 23 percent who think Trump has kept his promises, another 30 percent think he has tried and failed and 45 percent think he hasn’t kept them at all.... In a second AP-NORC poll conducted this month, Trump’s job approval rating sits at just 32 percent, making him the least popular first-year president on record. A quarter of Republicans say they’re among those who disapprove of the president.... Just 25 percent of Americans think the country is better off since Trump took office — and only 20 percent say they personally are doing better. By contrast, an AP-NORC poll conducted a year ago found that Americans were more likely to think the country had become better off over the course of Barack Obama’s presidency than worse off, 46 percent to 33 percent. " https://apnews.com/9079eca84bc542a7bdd79b65fae1e53f Furthermore, "52 percent of Americans feel the U.S. became less respected worldwide over the course of 2017, the poll found. ..., but the poll also showed 52 percent of Americans either strongly or somewhat disapproved of the way Trump is handling his presidency, putting his overall approval rating at roughly 38 percent. Only 39 percent approve of the job Trump is doing when it comes to foreign policy. The poll also showed a majority of Americans, 57 percent, believe Trump is fairly or very likely to get the U.S. into a war—and 55 percent feel he doesn't have the temperament to be president. http://www.newsweek.com/trump-start-war-us-less-respected-worldwide-760931 The Russian plan is working. In the face of a skyrocketing stock market in which only 25% feel better off. Most Americans are very worried about Americas future.

Don't take this personally. But I've always thought that golden retrievers are the smartest dogs.They have a natural best demeanor of all dogs. Fastest dogs to learn something. Furthermore I've always been of the opinion that the people that get them have an above average IQ in general. Having said that the smartest dog I've ever known was a German Shepard that my brother adopted when the dog was about 8 years old. The only bad habit he had was chasing deer. He would not stop chasing deer. Beyond that he had every behavior down to a T. He had a nose like a bloodhound. Ferociously protective and loyal. Knew how to read a person like a book to get what he wanted.

Because they are inherently powerful a bite can have more consequence. They are not as intuitive as some other breeds. In the absence of abuse and the hands of a knowledgeable canine psychology owner. They should be as safe as the average dog. I have only owned a German Shepherd and a mix of indeterminable breed. I personally like dogs and cats equally.