Discussion: Trump Picks Steven Mnuchin To Lead Treasury, Wilbur Ross To Lead Commerce

Weren’t speeches given to GS by a private citizen a horror to both the right and the left? How the worm turns…

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We have met the swamp, and it is us.

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I was referring to Trump proclaiming himself ‘the king of debt’ comments.

So, Mnuchin is the guy to help drain the swamp? The guy whose bank became notorious for their predatory foreclosure proceedings?

According to The New York Times, OneWest “was involved in a string of lawsuits over questionable foreclosures, and settled several cases for millions of dollars.” OneWest was sold to CIT Group in 2015.
In November 2016, two nonprofits filed a complaint with the Department of Housing and Urban Development, alleging redlining by OneWest Bank.

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From Wikipedia
“As of January 2012, Ross was the leader (or “Grand Swipe”) of the secret Wall Street fraternity, Kappa Beta Phi.”
Oh yeah, really taking out those wall street guys

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Ross is the worst of these. He is a billionaire investor intimately involved in union-busting leveraged buyouts and the Sago mine disaster where 12 lost their lives after 200 safety violations.

Great job Trump. Wonder if your coal supporters support this.

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Seven munchkins? You would think one would be enough.

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I think they just opened up a channel to an adjacent swamp.

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Trump said he would drain the swamp… he never said where he would drain it…

Apparently, right into the White House…

touche sir, touche

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White America™ had a great Black Fri, and the stock markets are all party time! They’re tired of politics, so what’s on TV?

Hello off-year elections. Who will save you from yourself?

Oh. And your parents need to move in. They need care and can’t afford the nursing home. Oh wait. That was you that needed help!

But America is great again.

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Wow two more rich white guys, who a thunk it.

He also never claimed that he wouldn’t refill it.