Quote (Black XistenZ @ 15 May 2019 11:53)

Romney is still bitter that he lost in 2012 while Trump, a man for whom he feels nothing but ill-consealed contempt, won in 2016. So he takes every opportunity he gets to be a thorn in Trump's side. Not really newsworthy tbh.

Quote (Surfpunk @ 15 May 2019 17:55)

So, his bitterness over losing to OBAMA makes him want to be a thorn in TRUMP's side when Trump's judicial nominee makes stupid comments about the guy he's supposedly bitter about losing to?

Interesting logic.

Quote (Black XistenZ @ May 15 2019 10:53am)

Romney is still bitter that he lost in 2012 while Trump, a man for whom he feels nothing but ill-concealed contempt, won in 2016. So he takes every opportunity he gets to be a thorn in Trump's side. Not really newsworthy tbh.

Quote (IceMage @ 16 May 2019 15:32)

https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/national-security/trump-frustrated-by-advisers-is-not-convinced-the-time-is-right-to-attack-iran/2019/05/15/bbf5835e-1fbf-4035-a744-12799213e824_story.html?utm_term=.be5b9946b222

trump selects a notorious hawk as NSA
NSA wants to escalate tensions with Iran
trump upset that tensions are escalated with Iran

Quote (Black XistenZ @ May 16 2019 01:13pm)

edit: about Romney: I'm too lazy to look it up, but also note that I didnt necessarily say that he's wrong with his criticism of Trump. Just that he enjoys giving it to Trump in situation where he doesnt really have to, as evidenced by most other Republicans staying silent in public.

Quote (IceMage @ 16 May 2019 19:17)

trump supporters: we really love the way Trump tells it like it is and isn't afraid to call people out
Romney proceeds to criticize Trump for doing something indefensible
trump supporters: https://i.gifer.com/Uge.gif

Quote (IceMage @ 16 May 2019 21:17)

trump supporters: we really love the way Trump tells it like it is and isn't afraid to call people out
Romney proceeds to criticize Trump for doing something indefensible
trump supporters: https://i.gifer.com/Uge.gif

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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Trump administration said on Thursday it was formally cancelling $929 million in previously awarded funding for California’s high-speed rail program after rejecting an appeal by the state.

The U.S. railway regulator, the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), said on Thursday it had canceled the funding awarded in a 2010 agreement after it said the state had “repeatedly failed to comply” and “failed to make reasonable progress on the project.”

In a statement, the FRA said it was still considering “all options” on seeking the return of $2.5 billion in federal funds the state has already received.

The decision is the latest salvo in an ongoing battle between the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump and California over a series of issues including immigration, vehicle emissions standards and internet policy.

The largest U.S. state has repeatedly sued the Trump administration and officials expect the state will sue over the rescinding of rail funding.

The Trump administration moved to end funding after California Governor Gavin Newsom said in February the state would scale back the planned $77.3 billion high-speed rail project after cost hikes, delays and management concerns, but would finish a smaller section.

In a statement on Thursday, Newsom called the action “illegal and a direct assault on California, our green infrastructure, and the thousands of Central Valley workers who are building this project.”

He added “the Trump Administration is trying to exact political retribution on our state,” and vowed to go to court to protect “California’s money, appropriated by Congress.”

The traffic-choked state had planned to build a 520-mile (837-km) system in the first phase that would allow trains to travel at up to 220 miles per hour (354 kph) from Los Angeles to San Francisco and begin full operations by 2033.

Newsom said in February the state would instead complete a 119-mile high-speed link between Merced and Bakersfield in the state’s Central Valley.

U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao, who overseas FRA, in February said California’s drastically scaled back rail project “is a classic example of bait and switch... We have a right to ask for that $2.5 billion back as well.”

The state said in March that ending funding “would cause massive disruption, dislocation, and waste, damaging the region and endangering the future of high-speed rail in California.”

The Obama administration awarded California $3.5 billion in 2010 and California voters in 2008 approved nearly $10 billion in bond proceeds.

In March 2018, the state forecast project costs had jumped $13 billion to $77 billion and warned costs could be as much as $98.1 billion.

Quote (Ghot @ May 16 2019 04:22pm)

U.S. cancels $929 million in California high speed rail funds after appeal rejected

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-california-rail/u-s-cancels-929-million-in-california-high-speed-rail-funds-after-appeal-rejected-idUSKCN1SM2F9





California NEEDS to fall into the ocean.

Quote (Ghot @ May 16 2019 04:22pm)

U.S. cancels $929 million in California high speed rail funds after appeal rejected

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-california-rail/u-s-cancels-929-million-in-california-high-speed-rail-funds-after-appeal-rejected-idUSKCN1SM2F9





California NEEDS to fall into the ocean.