Friday, February 17, 2017

Fact checking one of Trump's biggest lies from his press conference yesterday.

There were a lot of whoppers told yesterday.

A LOT of whoppers.

In fact in the beginning of this video Trump lies that the press is preventing him from making deals with Russia.

However at around the 3:10 mark Trump makes the following accusation about Hillary Clinton:

"She tried to make a deal, she had the reset. She gave all that valuable Uranium away, she did other things. They say I'm close to Russia, Hillary Clinton gave away 20% of the uranium in the United Stares, she's close to Russia."

That, of course, is complete bullshit.

Courtesy of CNBC: 

The claim isn't true. Between 2009 and 2013, Russia's atomic energy agency, Rosatom, purchased a majority stake in a Canadian company called Uranium One, The New York Times reported in 2015. The Toronto-based firm's mining assets in Wyoming, Utah and elsewhere in the United States account for about 20 percent of U.S. uranium production capacity, according to the Times. 

PolitiFact pointed out that 20 percent of uranium capacity is different from 20 percent of existing uranium. Moreover, the State Department was one of nine government agencies that had to sign off on the deals. Other federal and state regulators also had to approve them. 

Clinton was the nation's top diplomat when the sales took place, and the Obama administration was still trying to reset relations with Moscow at the time, PolitiFact noted. 

However, Clinton did not represent the State Department on the panel of agency officials who approve deals such as the Uranium One transaction. The representative at the time, former Assistant Secretary Jose Fernandez, told the Times, "Mrs. Clinton never intervened with me on any C.F.I.U.S. matter," referring to the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States.

Not only that but as Politifact also pointed out Russia does not have a license to export uranium outside of the United States which suggests that they were much more interested in Uranium One’s assets in Kazakhstan, which is in fact the world's largest producer of uranium.

In other words NONE of America's uranium fell into Russian hands.

It should also be noted that Trump has been lying about this at least as far back as June of 2016, and that this is another of those almost impossible to kill conspiracy theories touted by Right Wing media outlets.

But that is all it is, a conspiracy theory with no factual basis.

However we are learning that Trump's possible collusion with Russia is looking less and less like a conspiracy theory every single day.

42 comments:

  1. Anonymous11:31 AM

    In case you haven't connected the news dots... Putin owns the largest oil company in Russia. He made a 500 Billion dollar deal with the CEO of Exxon Mobil, a Mr. Rex Tillerson. Obama put sanctions in place which stopped that deal. Russia then hacked into our government in order to get Trump elected. When the CIA told Congress this in September (James Comey was also in that meeting), Mitch McConnell refused to tell the American people, blackmailing Obama saying he would frame it as playing partisan politics during the election. Comey released the infamous no-information letter. As a result Mitch McConnell's wife was picked for Trump's cabinet. The CEO of Exxon is now Secretary of State. Wonder why our President elect has been so quick to dismiss the CIA's findings? Mitt Romney was never a contender of the position. Donald even said so in December. Republicans tried to abolish the Ethic committee as the first course of action this session. Billions of dollars are waiting for a select number of helping insiders. Look for Trump to eliminate sanctions very soon so Tillerson can resurrect the deal between Exxon and Putin. Why do you think Tillerson's agreement of staying away from Exxon while Sec of State is for only one year?? Mr. Trump, and select others will make billions of dollars from putting this together. The only losers will be the American people. Big enough con for you??
    All this will make Mr. Trump a very very… very rich man. That’s why he is hiding his financials, taxes, business dealings, stock portfolio, current debt, business obligations, etc. The less you know about him now, the less that’s “provable” later.

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    1. Anonymous12:14 PM

      Nailed it.

      HeidiWy

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    2. Anonymous12:58 PM

      And the thing is, the only person on TV I saw talking about this, and she did it in detail, was Rachel Maddow. Every time I saw anyone else talking about the Tillerson nomination, the oil acres were never brought up. Even when senators were being interviewed, they didn't bring it up and I couldn't belive they weren't making sure that it was out there--clear as could be--what was up with those 64 million (I think it is) acres of land.

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    3. That's only ONE of the balls he's juggling. No wonder he goes into screaming rants of rage. He's afraid he'll drop one or the man behind the curtain will be revealed.

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  2. Anonymous11:55 AM

    Trump's loyalty is to Trump ... period. He is making himself 'greater'. The peawits who voted for him are gullible idiots.

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  3. Right now I know Trump is living in the WH on our dime....rent free. Just for getting the free rent and plane service, I think we are entitled to see his income tax... No one should get a free lunch.

    The GOP just sits there playing with their puds.

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    1. Anonymous1:13 PM

      I'm perfectly willing to have my federal tax dollars pay for Trump's permanent stay at a federal prison.
      Beaglemom

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  4. Anonymous12:15 PM

    It's his frequent mentioning of North Korea that's adding gray to my hair. Once we were great; now, not so much.

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  5. He's still hammering at her like a guilty man who stole what was hers, fair and square.

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    1. Anonymous12:54 PM

      He's been mentioning Hillary more and more. Nuts!

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  6. Anonymous12:53 PM

    Was just watching CNN and they showed on the screen what he had just tweeted and deleted and then reposted. Go here and you'll see that what the a-hole took out was a "SICK!"


    http://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/president-trump-labels-news-media-enemy-american-people-article-1.2975293

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    1. Anonymous1:12 PM

      Unless something happens soon, i.e., a big investigation, we're sunk as a democracy.
      Beaglemom

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    2. Anonymous2:32 PM

      Shouldn't you be packing your bags to leave this country that isn't yours anymore (your words)?

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    3. Anonymous3:22 PM

      2:32 PM Shouldn't you be minding your own business and staying out of others'? If you want to pack your own bags, have at it, but you can't force anyone else to leave.

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    4. Anonymous5:20 PM

      Well beagle stated this wasn't her country anymore, so she should get a goin'.

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    5. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/donald-trump-media-tweet_us_58a76de7e4b037d17d27cab9?section=us_politics

      I think this was my favorite:

      "Christopher Hayes ✔@chrislhayes

      "Enemy of the people"

      Boy, that's definitely in no way fascist-sounding!"

      We need to start using that word FASCIST. It describes the Republican Party and the direction Trump is taking our government.

      Trump may sound like Nixon now, but he is slipping into "Hitler."

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  7. Anonymous12:57 PM

    Trump tweets, deletes: Press ‘is the enemy of the American people’

    In a since-deleted tweet Friday afternoon, the president blasted what he called “FAKE NEWS media,” singling out in particular The New York Times, CNN and NBC News.

    “The FAKE NEWS media (failing @nytimes, @CNN, @NBCNews and many more) is not my enemy, it is the enemy of the American people. SICK!” Trump tweeted. The post was deleted shortly after.

    http://www.politico.com/story/2017/02/trump-tweet-media-enemy-american-people-235150

    So dangerous.

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    1. Anonymous1:31 PM

      And he named all the main networks except for Fox. As far as the NYT goes, he used to have WaPo on his shit list but took them off several months ago (although they've been doing great reporting since and I'd have expected them to be mentioned). So, today he is making it a point to denounce all main news sources but Fox. They're mocking the press like crazy at Fox today--they love being Trump's big source of support and will piss on other journalists about anything and everything.

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    2. Anonymous4:37 PM

      Ivanka is gone>little dick daddy will be INSANE!
      http://www.slate.com/articles/news_and_politics/politics/2017/02/a_scientific_examination_of_what_trump_tweets_during_shabbat.html

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    3. Anonymous8:08 PM

      Nixon said the same thing, let's hope history repeats itself.

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  8. Anonymous1:00 PM

    Carrying over...


    "Yep, here we are again.....the guy that just makes me smile.....way back in 1997 when I met Todd, he came back the day after he made it to Wasilla, to make sure I knew how much he appreciated my hard work......he is the same gentle soul that I got to know back in the day....He has four championships to his name, he is teamed with Eric Quam that has another two......a team to be reckoned with.....they are riding some interesting sleds.....something like 6-8 inches longer in the track than others, gonna fight the tight turns, but maybe they will float like a butterfly through the deep snow as it is forecast to do nothing but snow in the next week!!! After talking with Todd in the backroom at Cabela's yesterday, I know he is looking forward to the fun the racers always have on the next 2,000 miles!!!!"

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    1. Anonymous1:11 PM

      Does the Palin family get big discounts at Cabela's?
      Beaglemom

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    2. Anonymous1:40 PM

      Translation please? That woman is a babbling idiot; it's almost as if she trained Trump to speak or he trained under her.

      What is life like when you are unable to clearly state your purpose?

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    3. Anonymous3:17 PM

      More than likely he will enjoy the 'hooker' stops along the way. Todd will drop out again after 1 day.

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  9. Anonymous1:00 PM

    I realize that Sarah Palin is persona non grata here, but I have to wonder with all of her unwavering support towards Trump what she thinks about him wanting to gut educational support for special needs and those with disabilities?

    Given that she never really supported Trig in the manner that would lead to him being as functional as possible, do we think that perhaps she really and truly doesn't give a shit about special needs and their educational rights?

    It would seem so, given her neglect as Trig's "parent" and I would have to assume her silence on this matter and blind allegiance to Trump tells us all we need to know.

    She sure had an issue with anyone of the liberal persuasion uttering the word "retard" but now she is mysteriously silent on a mandate that would treat special needs and disabled as worse than even third-class citizens.

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  10. Anonymous1:09 PM

    Trump would never take the time to read or understand anything. I think information, no matter how important or how trivial, is given to him in 140-character messages. Even at that, I doubt that he understands most of what he is told.
    Beaglemom

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    1. Anonymous2:26 PM

      Strange how he can amass a multi billion dollar worldwide development enterprise, and engage in the entertainment industry just for fun, and not understand most of what he is told.......

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    2. Anonymous3:46 PM

      Anon at 2:26 pm. He's always had lots of people available to do the work. When you're president, "the buck stops here" as Harry Truman famously said. It's a shame that Trump did not learn that during the campaign.
      Beaglemom

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  11. Anonymous1:31 PM

    Agent Orange need's to quit making stuff up!

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  12. Anonymous2:01 PM

    Day in, day out, I see people screaming for Trump's tax returns because they think the returns will show ties to Russia. Since when would a pathological liar file truthful returns?

    HeidiWy

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    1. Anonymous3:45 PM

      if Trump's tax returns look like many corporate balance sheets, there will be very little concrete information to see. But, that being said, the Trump tax returns must be made available.
      Beaglemom

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    2. Anonymous8:13 PM

      First of all dictator trump does not do his own tax returns, therefore any lies on the shoulders of his tax preparers.

      We could see a lot: his investments



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  13. Anonymous2:09 PM

    I'd think Barron has a three-day weekend, but so far I've heard nothing about Melania and Barron joining the old man in Mar-a-Lago.

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  14. Anonymous2:11 PM

    The NY public schools have a mid-winter recess all next week. Don't know about private schools. Barron has at least Monday off. No wish to see dad? Trump has no wish to see his son?

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    1. Anonymous2:47 PM

      so?

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    2. Anonymous3:13 PM

      @2:47 PM Not everyone fakes being a parent, like Trump.

      http://highlighthollywood.com/2016/12/tom-arnold-has-tapes-of-donald-trumps-use-of-n-word-and-c-word-also-calling-son-barron-retard/

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    3. Anonymous5:19 PM

      Still hoping that Tom Arnold is going to come thru for you 3:13? hahahahaa!

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  15. Anonymous4:35 PM

    Some people are saying Crooked Hillary lined her purse with aluminum foil and took 1-3 pounds of enriched uranium from the State Department's nuclear weapons locker EVERY NIGHT after the cleaning crew went home. Plus she probably took a LOT of office supplies home that may have been sold on eBay or at local flea markets. That's BILLIONS of dollars of weapons grade uranium and miscellaneous office supplies that belonged to the American people!

    No wonder everyone calls her Crooked Hillary!!

    THANK JEEBUS FOR PRESIDENT DRUMPF!!!

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  16. Ignore the shiny object!

    Let's concentrate on what was behind this tweet.

    The media asked Sean Spicer about a document proposing the National Guard round up immigrants. Sean Spicer said it was 100% false. Then hours later, turns out there was such a document. Only the administration decided against the plan. (For now at least.) So it wasn't 100% false.

    THAT is the story. THAT is what this tweet is about.

    http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/ap-national-guard-trump-media_us_58a76c45e4b045cd34c1970c?section=us_politics

    "On Friday morning, The Associated Press reported that it had obtained an 11-page draft memo that suggested the Department of Homeland Security was contemplating a National Guard mobilization to round up unauthorized immigrants en masse across several states.

    http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/trump-administration-associated-press-national-guard_us_58a73fa6e4b045cd34c15611?5refy1klwjnu92j4i&

    "President Donald Trump’s administration labeled The Associated Press’s reporting on a leak “100 percent false” on Friday morning, only to acknowledge less than an hour later that the story was based on a real document."

    "At 10:12 a.m., The AP tweeted that the administration was considering using as many as 100,000 National Guard troops “to round up” undocumented immigrants. The news organization soon published a full story, attributing the details of the possible plan to a 11-page draft memo it had obtained.

    The White House and Department of Homeland Security failed to respond to the AP’s requests for comment prior to publication, the news organization noted. But immediately after the AP published its explosive story, the White House and DHS denied it."

    White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer told reporters aboard Air Force One that the AP report was “100 percent not true,” according to a pool report distributed to reporters at 10:40 a.m.

    “I wish you guys had asked before you tweeted,” Spicer told reporters.

    An AP reporter responded that the news organization had sought comment “multiple times before publication,” according to the pool report."

    "Dan Gillmor ✔@dangillmor
    If the memo exists the story isn't "100 percent false." But was govt refusal to comment ahead of story aimed at discrediting press?"

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  17. Anonymous10:05 AM

    Dang, peter teil can bring down a news outlet and US gov't can't bring flynn to prison charges even or bring all traitors to prison.

    USA is sh*t.

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  18. Anonymous10:05 AM

    Due to his outing...

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