In addition to the co-dependent relationship, there’s also the narcissistic tendencies & related drama, tantrums and abuse. None of that is healthy for her or her children.  

McCain is the only one who has maintained that commonsense point - ‘tell us why you believe this, and then we’ll investigate’. That is how normal things work in the normal world, general evidence that a crime occurred prompts an investigation. I cannot believe how little traction that aspect has had.

In old photos he has the same pale complexion of his younger son...really pale, just like that hand. It’s interesting to wonder at what point after the age of 40 a male decides he does not like his skin color... There are so many aspects to self-hatred in this one - sometimes karma is along for the ride the entire…

And even then some bleeding-hearts will ignore the dementia/alcohol connection, feeling he deserves the compassion we extend to those non-POS afflicted with dementia/Alzheimer’s. ‘Confabulation’ - the production of fabricated memories by those with alcohol-related dementia- is disturbing enough, I can’t imagine what…

It’s not just an attitude, I’ve seen quotes of almost those exact words from Bannon - there is no doubt this is what’s going on. It’s chilling and I don’t know how the GOP can continue to merrily turn a blind eye.

Oh I know the snl skit pre-dates that photo by several years - but that vibe is so strong with that look on Brokaw’s face!

And Spicer’s comment at press briefing “From what I’ve read, he has filed appropriate forms with the Department of Justice” 

From the header photo all I can see is classic SNL - it may have been something like “Jane, you ignorant slut”. And the retort “You pompous ass” also looks like it would’ve applied lol

There is a significant component of emotional abuse that is part of the CO$, just as in cults...and in abusive relationships. Your question touches on an important causal factor that is also related to the common “why do abuse victims stay?” (besides financial reasons or fear).

I also find it interesting that while Sessions volunteered that convoluted statement, Franken’s actual question at the 3.30 mark went unanswered: “If there is any evidence (of communications) what will you do?” Not only did he not ask if Sessions had communications himself, he wasn’t even asking if Sessions was aware…

“It’s the wearing of the mantle that causes my suspicion.” and your other post “Be cautious of people who advertise anything too much.”

wtf. I’m at a loss for words at that link.

Stars for 45*

It was fascinating for the truth-hiding from both perspectives - the atrocious acts committed by the COS (and similarities to Trump & Co)... and also individuals, faced with such cognitive dissonance that they willingly hide from truth and avoid it. It is so sad the dependence that Scientologists have, the idea of…

Potus is the guy who talks about “the cyber” so I speculate that dialup might actually be a novelty for him... At press conferences he refers to what will be written up “tomorrow” - the concept of the immediacy of online reports (or even tv?) seems to elude him. His myopic view of the world is staggering.

Yeah it was a mess. I read about the official plan being to flag someone down from production - those guys are so task-focused, we could see them taking charge on stage, no care about the people or the lights. And Kimmel was lost in the surprise of the moment.

Oh I understand that - though in press interviews last week the “what if” topic came up and he acknowledged it would be their responsibility to manage as expediently as possible. If he’d been properly doing what the firm is hired for, the rescue-mission in front of millions wouldn’t have been needed.

While they’re both still generally accountants, in actual fact he is fairly senior within the organization - Chairman of their US Board and a Managing Partner. I don’t know what her title is. But his level of seniority would certainly suggest that he has more than enough experience and authority to handle that…

It’s incredible, tremendous, terrific, yuuuge. Those people aren’t in intelligence for nothing, they know what they’re doing. I was so impressed reading that piece with the multi-level plants and leaks. And then contrast with all the old-school shady Trump associates - Lol

This is a fantastic article on the leaking - some of which is part of coordinated preservation tactics to ensure the intelligence isn’t lost  https://www.nytimes.com/2017/03/01/us/politics/obama-trump-russia-election-hacking.html