Shame on Orrin Hatch - The Patron Saint of Quack Medicine

[Goatnapper'96]

Did Hatch not announce until after Bear's Ears was decreased in order to play President Trump? I guess the almighty tax reform brouhaha was his crowning achievement and now he can ride off into his statesmanly retirement but there is a part of me who think the Don got played by the senile old fellar. President Trump knows that while Utah went his way, he is not universally beloved amongst conservative LDS folks. Obviously Frank's batshit crazy wing is gonna whine like the women of Srbrnca, taking their cues from all things Il Padrino, but I am a case in point as I did not vote for the man or there are actual relevant mormons such as Jeff Flake's example if I don't do it for you. Also, I think President Trump is a long way on the petty side of that wide and fuzzy line between whiny and petty. Further, with Mitt all but announcing he would run if Orrin did not and Mitt already being an outspoken critic of the President and from a state where the Mittster will not lose, like Flake would, for being such an outspoken critic paves the way for a Republican in the Senate to be critical of the President with impunity - or as much as a dude like the Mitt can muster. Hence, it was pretty clear how much President Trump wanted Orrin to stay and run again. So Orrin butters up a man who perches his flabby orange ass cheeks on a golden throne to get him on board with shrinking the Bears Ears Monument and once that is accomplished announces his retirement. I have no doubt Orrin is not leaving because of the accomplishments, he is retiring because he doesn't or thinks he can't do it anymore but I am convinced he held off his announcement to give the President as much incentive on the Bears Ears issue as possible. I also still think that President Trump is petty and am interested if the emperor will strike back!

[BlueK]

Did Hatch not announce until after Bear's Ears was decreased in order to play President Trump? I guess the almighty tax reform brouhaha was his crowning achievement and now he can ride off into his statesmanly retirement but there is a part of me who think the Don got played by the senile old fellar. President Trump knows that while Utah went his way, he is not universally beloved amongst conservative LDS folks. Obviously Frank's batshit crazy wing is gonna whine like the women of Srbrnca, taking their cues from all things Il Padrino, but I am a case in point as I did not vote for the man or there are actual relevant mormons such as Jeff Flake's example if I don't do it for you. Also, I think President Trump is a long way on the petty side of that wide and fuzzy line between whiny and petty. Further, with Mitt all but announcing he would run if Orrin did not and Mitt already being an outspoken critic of the President and from a state where the Mittster will not lose, like Flake would, for being such an outspoken critic paves the way for a Republican in the Senate to be critical of the President with impunity - or as much as a dude like the Mitt can muster. Hence, it was pretty clear how much President Trump wanted Orrin to stay and run again. So Orrin butters up a man who perches his flabby orange ass cheeks on a golden throne to get him on board with shrinking the Bears Ears Monument and once that is accomplished announces his retirement. I have no doubt Orrin is not leaving because of the accomplishments, he is retiring because he doesn't or thinks he can't do it anymore but I am convinced he held off his announcement to give the President as much incentive on the Bears Ears issue as possible. I also still think that President Trump is petty and am interested if the emperor will strike back!

As on most topics, you are right on target with this post. I shall enjoy watching Mitt annoy the Drumpftster.

[frank ryan]

Did Hatch not announce until after Bear's Ears was decreased in order to play President Trump? I guess the almighty tax reform brouhaha was his crowning achievement and now he can ride off into his statesmanly retirement but there is a part of me who think the Don got played by the senile old fellar. President Trump knows that while Utah went his way, he is not universally beloved amongst conservative LDS folks. Obviously Frank's batshit crazy wing is gonna whine like the women of Srbrnca, taking their cues from all things Il Padrino

[Jeff Lebowski]

He has a staffer that does it for him. The staffer is a smart fellow. Definitely a troll.

That guy is pretty good.

[Shaka]

It's a pretty good follow.

[Jeff Lebowski]

He seems a little senile these days, what with saying Trump May be the greatest POTUS ever.

Uh....

[Uncle Ted]

Uh....

[Jeff Lebowski]

Haha.

That Hatch twitter dude is great.

[frank ryan]

Uh....

[Eddie]

That grabbing the non-existent glasses thing is funny - but it isn't like I haven't been there myself. He just got caught on camera.

I don't wear my glasses all of the time, so that one is more rare for me. I'm actually more likely to have a phantom cell phone vibration in my pocket when the phone is sitting on the desk in front of me - but I still grab for my pocket thinking it's the phone. Weird, I know, but it happens.

[Shaka]

That grabbing the non-existent glasses thing is funny - but it isn't like I haven't been there myself. He just got caught on camera.

I don't wear my glasses all of the time, so that one is more rare for me. I'm actually more likely to have a phantom cell phone vibration in my pocket when the phone is sitting on the desk in front of me - but I still grab for my pocket thinking it's the phone. Weird, I know, but it happens.

Since I started wearing reading glasses I've caught myself doing this as well. The cell phone thing gets me too.

[Omaha 680]

For 25 years, the last thing I did before closing my eyes to sleep was take my glasses off and put them on the nightstand next to my alarm clock (so I could put them on and read the damn numbers when I woke up). After getting corrective eye surgery two years ago, I grabbed for my non-existent glasses every night for several months. It was bizarre.

[frank ryan]

Hatch's ex-chief of staff, who went on to work for Trump has been shit canned after allegations of physical abuse. Sounds like he has a temper.

https://www.deseretnews.com/article/...-of-abuse.html

[Northwestcoug]

Where’s that smart anonymous Twitter handler when you I need him?

”I encouraged [Porter] to keep a stiff upper lip and work out his problems," Hatch told reporters, according to CBS News. "And I would prefer him not to resign, just work his way through and do what's right.”

[myboynoah]

Where’s that smart anonymous Twitter handler when you I need him?

Yeah, do what's right, like not perpetrate violence on other people, especially the women in your life.

Hope Hicks is dodging a bullet.

[Northwestcoug]

Hatch apparently wrote apology letters to Porter's ex-wives. Good on him.

https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics...stic-violence/

[Northwestcoug]

Tsk tsk Orrin. Dumbasses? Your future replacement wouldn't use such offensive language.

https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics...-ive-ever-met/

[Uncle Ted]

Tsk tsk Orrin. Dumbasses? Your future replacement wouldn't use such offensive language.

https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics...-ive-ever-met/

I think this is one of the few things Hatch is right about...

[Moliere]

[frank ryan]

Hatch warns Trump that firing Mueller could lean to impeachment. Surprised to see this:



http://thehill.com/blogs/floor-actio...er-impeachment

[MartyFunkhouser]

Hatch warns Trump that firing Mueller could lean to impeachment. Surprised to see this:



http://thehill.com/blogs/floor-actio...er-impeachment

With everything that Hatch does, to find out why it was done it is asking the question "how does this benefit Orin Hatch?"

[BlueK]

With everything that Hatch does, to find out why it was done it is asking the question "how does this benefit Orin Hatch?"

Even with thinking that, it's still hard to believe he said it. We'll find out if he means it, I think in the next few weeks. Go check out realclearpolitics where a lot of "conservative" and Trumpist articles get stashed. In the last few weeks they have really been ramping up the anti-Mueller stuff in preparation for what Trump is going to do shortly, IMO. Most of them are hilariously hokey in their arguments, but that wouldn't be apparent probably to someone who only reads those sources. I think Mueller should get through the Cohen evidence as fast as possible and then release his report with all the dirt on everyone involved. It will include at the very least, people as close to Trump as Jared Kushner and Ivanka. Back channels to Russia...yeah, perfectly normal stuff there.

[frank ryan]

I guess Orrin doesn’t think McCain should exclude Trump from his funeral. I think it’s declasse for him to comment on it.

[Uncle Ted]

I guess Orrin doesn’t think McCain should exclude Trump from his funeral. I think it’s declasse for him to comment on it.

Why does McCain assume that Drumpf would come to his funeral?

[frank ryan]

Why does McCain assume that Drumpf would come to his funeral?

Because Trump never misses a chance to steal the show, not even from dead men.

[Uncle Ted]

Because Trump never misses a chance to steal the show, not even from dead men.

Oh, so that is why he didn't show up to Barbara Bush's funeral... he only steals shows from dead men but not dead women.

[frank ryan]

Oh, so that is why he didn't show up to Barbara Bush's funeral... he only steals shows from dead men but not dead women.

I’d be shocked if he was welcome they hate his guts. Not everyone adores him like you LINOs do.

[MartyFunkhouser]

A quick apology from Hatch.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/...=.6c8af2e6f7a4

[BigPiney]

At this point Hatch is Grandpa Simpson. Tomorrow he will be yelling at clouds.

[MartyFunkhouser]

At this point Hatch is Grandpa Simpson. Tomorrow he will be yelling at clouds.

Shaka is not going to like your post.

Your post is also completely accurate.