So, conservatives pressured Obama into becoming the 1st POTUS to release visitor logs. Bush didn’t do it before him. Trump didn’t do it after him. But Biden did. Trump is back again & not releasing them again. A reminder of how asymmetric our politics are - ThreadSky

mehdirhasan.bsky.social • 11 days ago

So, conservatives pressured Obama into becoming the 1st POTUS to release visitor logs. Bush didn’t do it before him. Trump didn’t do it after him. But Biden did.

Trump is back again & not releasing them again. A reminder of how asymmetric our politics are

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danesinc.bsky.social•11 days ago

Republicans create their own laws, their own policies and abide by no one else’s. They demand adherence to their rules, and Democrats give in. Republicans do not reciprocate. Democrats are stupid!

guidotoons.bsky.social•11 days ago

batgurl62.bsky.social•10 days ago

We'll just have people that are not criminal sign in. forget that, the book will be empty

lesleyhk88.bsky.social•11 days ago

What transparency?

kayjayra13.bsky.social•2 days ago

Obviously Trump has a great deal to hide.

maze2.bsky.social•11 days ago

Hypocrisy at its finest.

inkpenavenger.bsky.social•11 days ago

The one and only conservative principle is: "I get to do whatever I want, which includes forcing YOU to do as I say."

baronbrady.com•11 days ago

This will be the least transparent administration by far and there were be very little pushback from anyone. The asymmetry comes from the press and from the people who are being told when to be outraged.

suhails.bsky.social•11 days ago

Didn’t Dick Chaney start this tradition?

sheriffjohnbrown.bsky.social•11 days ago

More rules for the left that do not apply to the right.

1st-world-nonsense.bsky.social•11 days ago

The GOP incites hate and the Dems pander (or cower) to hate. Where are the moderates in all this?

mrcansays.bsky.social•11 days ago

Also how weak Dems are

gorhetti.bsky.social•11 days ago

Mehdi. Trump is a last gasp desperation from citizens who have suffered so much under Clinton, Bush, Obama.Biden. This is the behaviour of a dying empire. No more.

captain-corona.bsky.social•11 days ago

Dems always cave under pressure and always want to do the right thing and play nice. That’s their problem.

drwatt.bsky.social•11 days ago

But he won the Arab American vote by 30% he says.

ds786.bsky.social•11 days ago

He is here to create an empire for himself and his buddies!

teresa007.bsky.social•11 days ago

Crooked as a dogs hind legs?

debbj.bsky.social•11 days ago

Asymmetric? How about heinous, traitorous and seditious?

sensiciscommonus.bsky.social•11 days ago

Dems need to realize that they are playing chess not with a master, but with a cheater, who has decided his rooks, knights and bishops can move where ever they want.

peteschwetty.bsky.social•11 days ago

But Biden is 80!!!!

elaineellenkress.bsky.social•10 days ago

Quadruple Standard

darenblue.bsky.social•11 days ago

40 years of Dem appeasement, in small ways and big ways....and they still haven't learned.

Appeasement doesn't work, take a stand!

aviendha69.bsky.social•11 days ago

Dems lead. Cons rule.

aviendha69.bsky.social•11 days ago

or Dems used to lead. now they placate.

minniemooch.bsky.social•10 days ago

He doesn’t want to allow the public to know who he’s talking to. What is he hiding?

stephg-v2.bsky.social•11 days ago

I hope we're keeping a "Day One" list for a Democratic president to completely undo Trump's presidency.

Won't make that mistake if we get a chance again. No more leading by example. If we get power back, we have to use it this time.

anniepatriotic.bsky.social•11 days ago

Every time he says his administration is transparent, someone has to thank him loudly for agreeing to release his visitor logs.

hajoon.bsky.social•11 days ago

Also a reminder that democrats let the asymmetry exist

noogles.bsky.social•11 days ago

This is the problem. Republicans have zero shame and don’t mind getting blasted for this shit. The whole “I’m going to be president for everyone no matter how they voted” bullshit has to stop. Fuck them.

daddyofwolves.bsky.social•11 days ago

The corrupt MF'er doesn't want us to know the other corrupt MF'ers that pop in to corrupt with him.

comtechdiagnostics.bsky.social•11 days ago

Republican Criminal Party . . . and criminal lovers

bruingirldata.bsky.social•11 days ago

How is the electorate ok with this? It’s beyond frustrating

trumpster1776.bsky.social•11 days ago

Three out of five Democrats approve what Trump‘s doing so what are you talking about? How are we OK with what?

bruingirldata.bsky.social•11 days ago

Source?

trumpster1776.bsky.social•11 days ago

You didn’t answer the question

trumpster1776.bsky.social•11 days ago

Www

drtrmayers.bsky.social•11 days ago

Those logs still exist, though, right? If so, that means there are people who could leak them to the press and/or the public. We’ll see if anyone has the courage to do so.

myreality13.bsky.social•11 days ago

He won’t release them because half are felons and the other half are sexual deviants (take your pick of which type)

truthseiker.bsky.social•10 days ago

rozencraft.bsky.social•11 days ago

Not asymmetric, no…hypocritical.

And it is obvious why the got Obama to do it. "Race".

aboveyourraisin.bsky.social•11 days ago

That asymmetry is purely the fault of MSM. Of which you are a part.

ccesco.bsky.social•11 days ago

I wonder why?

eaglewatcher.bsky.social•11 days ago

Don't conservatives have an off button.

coffeedude82.bsky.social•11 days ago

I have nothing to hide but it’s none of your business

sunraa.bsky.social•11 days ago

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asymmetric_warfare

4everwoke.bsky.social•11 days ago

Everything we are living now and have lived in this country comes down to racism.

bingo46.bsky.social•10 days ago

Transparency means invisible to republicans.

mitchthemurse.bsky.social•11 days ago

Yeah, it'd be compromising if 'Satan' was seen on the logs.

daniel7680.bsky.social•10 days ago

Yes it’s called a dictatorship

altony.bsky.social•11 days ago

It’s time for democrats to wake up and know that if our democracy survives this…. We never play by their rules again. We fix it so this never happens again!

robbie-62.bsky.social•11 days ago

It’s a revolving door of the worst humans😱

peterashford.bsky.social•11 days ago

This seems to be Conservatives 101. They hound LW governments for not upholding standards they have no intention of meeting themselves. And the media are happy to aid because it provides "conflict"

trumpster1776.bsky.social•11 days ago

The guy is only been in the office for 20 days what do you think you’re gonna find in those logs? You can come up with anything better to bitch and cry about

geeber2.bsky.social•11 days ago

It’s rare that you see a country regress this fast, and so dramatically.
Evolution is supposed to mean you get better, smarter and happier.
Americans appear poorer, dumber and angry.
Laughable when you pronounce yourselves as “greatest country in the world!”

compensating.bsky.social•10 days ago

No, its an indication of how asymmetric our media is.

trivialbanal.bsky.social•11 days ago

Hypocrisy is a core Republican value.

welarson.bsky.social•11 days ago

Problem with transparency is that there is political cost to providing it but there is no political benefit.

kesanook.bsky.social•11 days ago

republicans test everyone while breaking everything.

mgrom.bsky.social•11 days ago

Dems need to stop fighting fire with lighter fluid.

mistercharlie.bsky.social•10 days ago

hayzeuscomehere.bsky.social•10 days ago

Don’t forget the Tan Suit

resjudicata22.bsky.social•11 days ago

So I guess we won't be able to accurately quantify the visits of Russian oligarchs, the likes of which beat a path to his door from 2017 - 2021.

https://www.politico.com/magazine/story/2017/03/connections-trump-putin-russia-ties-chart-flynn-page-manafort-sessions-214868/

danistone73.bsky.social•10 days ago

Usu dems bring comb to a gunfight - no courage

muykoh.bsky.social•11 days ago

This is a reminder of how soft the Dem party is.

capuchadou.bsky.social•11 days ago

I can't tell if the look on that face is one of predatory calculation or wondering when the next will come and this may be it.

terrierista.bsky.social•11 days ago

So much for transparency...grrrrrrrrrrr

somerandosalt.bsky.social•11 days ago

A lesson that should have been learned from history - appeasement but begets newer and bloodier wars. Allowing themselves to be bullied by Christofascists and their oblivious allies has only ever cost the Dems territory and power.

mulublues.bsky.social•11 days ago

Vader leaves his vessel.

eberhardt1.bsky.social•11 days ago

He can't die soon enough

etsisusi.bsky.social•10 days ago

the president is just supposed to be our representative. not a goddam dictator. visitor logs should be made public to every citizen.

tomcopp.bsky.social•10 days ago

Gotta keep his clandestine activities secret.
Makes me think he really is screwing over America on behalf of Putin's orders.

cynthiakrueger.bsky.social•11 days ago

My Pillow guy back??

pissedoff1.bsky.social•11 days ago

This is t because democrats haven’t learned how to say FUCK YOU! They need to take lessons from republicans and learn how to fight.

suvro1776.bsky.social•11 days ago

Democrats are woefully unprepared for this moment

jomamab.bsky.social•11 days ago

https://bsky.app/profile/jomamab.bsky.social/post/3lhwcbhksvc25

level90.bsky.social•11 days ago

Ridiculous you can’t have 1-sided rules. They should be asked to explain themselves at the next press conference.

riseupwoman.bsky.social•11 days ago

Liberals and GOP sued Obama to release those logs that no other POTUS was required or offered to do.
Politicians and political groups treated him everyday like he had literally stolen the White House.
As recently as Nov '24, GOP groups buried Biden in FOIA requests, claiming need for transparency.

teegegend.bsky.social•11 days ago

This is just Dems being cowed by their opponents. They didn’t have to do shit, they just fall all over themselves to appease the GOP and the GOP couldn’t care less about doing anything remotely similar for the Dems. Pretty much just showing weakness in the face of the opposition at this point.

variancewithin.com•10 days ago

It's wild to me how cucked the Dems are. They never show up like it's game time.

philipmartin77.bsky.social•10 days ago

The hypocrisy would choke godzilla

itjustsays314.bsky.social•11 days ago

Mehdi, when will Dems wake up and play by the new rules Republicans have been playing by since Obama?

bogdanouatu.bsky.social•11 days ago

Without pointing fingers, the press came out with the duble standard. Atm in time the americam president can take a dump in the oval office and the benders ask if they can take a bite.

dzaia40.bsky.social•11 days ago

Asymmetric:

Adjective.

1. Corrupt as a motherfucker.

2. Sociopathic and impaired.

bartodad.bsky.social•11 days ago

The Right are some of the worst and most vile human beings to ever walk this earth, and there is nothing too negative that could happen to them.

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christerfur.bsky.social•11 days ago

This is the Stormy Daniels clause in logs.

ditsy.bsky.social•10 days ago

Asymmetric, corrupt.
Po-tay-to, po-tah-to.

renjinstuff.bsky.social•10 days ago

Beyond proving how hypocritical republicans are, it also proves just how fucking stupid democrats are.

pas1.bsky.social•11 days ago

We Do know One Guest was A Chinese SPY.2 yr ago. Woman Arrested.

fjet2020.bsky.social•11 days ago

If they won't, neither should we1

ecppdx.bsky.social•11 days ago

I don't think there's anything to be gained from withholding these logs, as far as Democratic presidents concerned. It certainly won't endear them to their voters.

brownsimple.bsky.social•10 days ago

You don't want to log prostitutes traffic

vintagepixel.bsky.social•11 days ago

.. or how weak Democrats are, why aren't they enforcing ANYTHING EVER!? They have to please everyone all the time,
and this is where it has gotten us.

leogbsky.bsky.social•11 days ago

Do they really need to be released? You can pretty much assume the worst and you’d be right.

tarikn.bsky.social•11 days ago

Let's find out.

lukechedleh.bsky.social•11 days ago

A big part of the reason we're in this mess is bc Rs are never held to the same standards as everyone else. We have to start holding ppl accountable again... IF we get the chance

docvalerie.bsky.social•10 days ago

Mehdi, this is another clue to exactly what laws should be enacted to constrain not just the Executive, but other high-level officials.

We mistook the privacy dilemma: it's not us that need watching.
New solution: The more power you have, the more cameras on you, the more publicized your actions.

nofux.bsky.social•11 days ago

Hang on, you’re just now realizing that they don’t hold themselves accountable?!!!🤣🤣😎

thisteensy.bsky.social•11 days ago

But there is nothing wrong with transparency. This is a case where going high has no disadvantage, and going low actually makes them look shady, so beat them up about it, yes.

unitedstatesofa.bsky.social•11 days ago

Mehdi, check this out

This is what’s actually behind DOGE, a sh.t show supporting foreign interests

https://bsky.app/profile/unitedstatesofa.bsky.social/post/3lhw4iq6zok2t

glamgal.bsky.social•11 days ago

Russians have already been there trust that- juuust like last time. Remember we only found out when Putin released the Oval Office pics afterwards.

glamgal.bsky.social•11 days ago

A reminder of how soft Democrats are.

woodknot.bsky.social•11 days ago

This shit has been going on for so long and we're witnessing how destructive it is when only one side respects laws and norms. Enough of it already! We really need a no nonsense fucking ass kicker to lead the Dem party now. Playing by their rules got us into this hellscape but it won't get us out!

5900leo.bsky.social•11 days ago

Both parties are the same? 🤮

mwf38.bsky.social•11 days ago

Republicans are the problem

bryanmode.bsky.social•10 days ago

We live in a country that has one standard for Democrats and no standards for Republicans.

waterandafter.bsky.social•11 days ago

Why do the Democrats always cede power.

jsoto80sguy.bsky.social•11 days ago

It's *our* house, they're just living in it. We should be the ones dictating whether or not we get to know who goes in and out.

prairiehouse.bsky.social•11 days ago

It isn't our politics that are asymmetric. Trump is a stongman, though not a strong man. Obama and Biden were neither.

hannahq.bsky.social•10 days ago

IOW: My rules are for thee, not for me.

dodgersfsn.bsky.social•11 days ago

Dems always give into Republicans pressure! It’s infuriating! Republicans never give in to Dems and walk away Scott free!! We need Dems that fight fire with fire!

jkxz.bsky.social•11 days ago

Corrupt man is corrupt.

touche-e.bsky.social•11 days ago

If the President has all the powers, why didn't #Biden release Trump's visitor logs?

steeleleets.bsky.social•11 days ago

phishphillet.bsky.social•10 days ago

Republicans are the first to the play the "if you don't have anything to hide" card, too. Assholes.

therealsunil7.bsky.social•11 days ago

Rules don't apply to him. He is a king remember?

mcmikespigget.bsky.social•10 days ago

Biden didn't release the logs for his personal homes.

robthunter.bsky.social•11 days ago

What would a lawless president be hiding?

bc103.bsky.social•11 days ago

I wonder if there would ever be a serious conversation about peaceful secession? Referendums across the country on a blue-red split?

ritapassal.bsky.social•11 days ago

The democrats play by the rules while the republicans don’t and yet the media always focused on the democrats and still does.

conspiranon.bsky.social•11 days ago

https://bsky.app/profile/conspiranon.bsky.social/post/3lhw6z37hhc2c

alv134.bsky.social•11 days ago

In Lawrence Dennis’s 1936 book, “The Coming American Fascism”

“the enterprises of public welfare and social control” and “liberal norms of law or constitutional guarantees of private rights”
are the big stumbling blocks to the development of economic fascism.

Trump Musk Vance hate Constitution

palebluepot.bsky.social•11 days ago

Don't forget in the leadup to his first term, Trump ridiculously promised his would be "the most transparent administration ever".

goforward2055.bsky.social•11 days ago

Medhi, how detailed are the White House visitor logs normally?

ironalchemist02.bsky.social•11 days ago

Dickbags doing heinous shit tend to not be transparent.

el-condor-pasa.bsky.social•11 days ago

With news like this, we could expect talk of “the most transparent admin in history” after giving keys to the kingdom to a rich white immigrant who bought his way into everything. No oversight but he’s “exposing corruption!” while likely in talks of bringing back a golden press ticket like Snowden.

texastea79.bsky.social•11 days ago

Hypocrisy!!!

jennyinbaltimore.bsky.social•10 days ago

Both sides are not the same.

tridentyyz.bsky.social•11 days ago

Trump: Everything's fine, nothing to see here.
Faux News: Everything's fine, nothing to see here.
MSM: Everything's fine, nothing to see here.
Public: What's that drifter hiding now?

tridentyyz.bsky.social•11 days ago

They really need an edit feature and my AI phone needs to stop trying to think for me. Drifter, should be GRIFTER.

millie29.bsky.social•11 days ago

Can’t we get these through FOIA?

vitamc.bsky.social•10 days ago

Democrats never learned the lesson, rules have no meaning if only one party respects them. And that fighting back is a form of strength.

snootacamund.bsky.social•11 days ago

Peter Baker’s shoddy, erroneous, and irresponsible reporting using them shows why it’s politically stupid to release them. Yet another unfortunate burden to the public from the craven creeps of the White House Press Corps.

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