It was widely reported that Trump named Steve Bannon (or more accurately, Bannon named Steve Bannon) to the National Security Council. The law provides that certain people are automatically members of the NSC, and others must be confirmed by Congress. Apparently, Bannon is so unpopular that even the present lickspittle Senate Republicans can’t be counted on to rubber stamp the nomination, so Bannon/Trump are simply resorting to breaking the law:
Concern is building nationally over the rise of neo-Nazi Trump advisor Steve Bannon. As we mentioned Wednesday, the law says Bannon’s bizarre elevation to the National Security Council requires Senate approval– approval which would not be forthcoming… and approval the fascist regime is not seeking, something that will eventualy come up in Trump impeachment hearings. (The Regime is circumventing the law by claiming Bannon isn’t actually a “member,” just a permanent “invitee.”) (Emphasis added)
Speaking of impeachment, this is rather incredible:
PPP released new polling this morning. A majority of Americans wish Obama was still president. And where last week, everyone was stunned that 35% of the country were already hoping Trump would be impeached, in just 7 days, that number has already increased to 40%! Only 43% of Americans are glad Trump is president. (The polling didn’t ask about it but evidence is that Trump’s strongest support comes from the counties with the heaviest prescription drug abuse and opioid addiction. It could be a coincidence… sure it could.)
I’m of two minds about impeachment. In the best of all worlds, none of the non-crazy members of the Supreme Court would die, and Republicans would become progressively more panicked as Trump becomes ever more unpopular. Democrats meanwhile (of course they won’t do this), would drive a wedge between Bannon and Trump by constantly referring to Bannon as the real president, driving Trump to fire him. This scenario is not totally improbable. So long as we’re able to avoid a war, which is a big “if”, chaos with Trump may be preferable to stability with Pence. Everything would have to fall into place, but one can dream.
By the way, I think this is impeachable offence #6, but who’s really counting. I’ve probably missed 10 for every one I’ve written about.
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