Raw Story Nobody ever accused Republicans of not knowing how to make a buck or BS-ing somebody into voting for them. Recommended by Christy Walsh. 

Thom Hartmann

Lying to people for economic or political gain is the very definition of a grift.

Whenever there’s another mass - or school -shooting, Republican politicians hustle out fundraising emails about how “Democrats are coming to take your guns!” The result is a measurable and profitable spike in gun sales after every new slaughter of our families and children, followed by a fresh burst of campaign cash to GOP lawmakers.

But the GOP’s ability to exploit any opportunity that comes along — regardless of its impact on America or American citizens — goes way beyond just fundraising hustles.

When Jared Kushner was underwater and nearly bankrupt because he overpaid for 666 Fifth Avenue and needed a billion-dollar bailout to cover his mortgage, his buddies in the Middle East (Saudi Arabia and the UAE) blockaded American ally (and host to the Fifth Fleet) Qatar until that country relented and laundered the money to Jared through a Canadian investment company.

Continue reading @ Raw Story.

Jared Kushner, Ivanka Trump And The Core Of The GOP's Existence

Raw Story Nobody ever accused Republicans of not knowing how to make a buck or BS-ing somebody into voting for them. Recommended by Christy Walsh. 

Thom Hartmann

Lying to people for economic or political gain is the very definition of a grift.

Whenever there’s another mass - or school -shooting, Republican politicians hustle out fundraising emails about how “Democrats are coming to take your guns!” The result is a measurable and profitable spike in gun sales after every new slaughter of our families and children, followed by a fresh burst of campaign cash to GOP lawmakers.

But the GOP’s ability to exploit any opportunity that comes along — regardless of its impact on America or American citizens — goes way beyond just fundraising hustles.

When Jared Kushner was underwater and nearly bankrupt because he overpaid for 666 Fifth Avenue and needed a billion-dollar bailout to cover his mortgage, his buddies in the Middle East (Saudi Arabia and the UAE) blockaded American ally (and host to the Fifth Fleet) Qatar until that country relented and laundered the money to Jared through a Canadian investment company.

Continue reading @ Raw Story.

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