Rolling Stone Cautions Leftist Reporters About Pinning Their Hopes on the Yuri Theory of Trump's Rise

Rolling Stone, not having any false accusations of rape in the hopper, turns to liberal sap Matt Taibbi to warn other liberal saps not to put too much of their professional and institutional reputation on something for which there is exactly no evidence to support.

JAMES CLAPPER: We did not include any evidence in our report, and I say, "our," that's N.S.A., F.B.I. and C.I.A., with my office, the Director of National Intelligence, that had anything, that had any reflection of collusion between members of the Trump campaign and the Russians. There was no evidence of that...
CHUCK TODD: I understand that. But does it exist?
JAMES CLAPPER: Not to my knowledge.
Todd pressed him to elaborate.
CHUCK TODD: If [evidence of collusion] existed, it would have been in this report?
JAMES CLAPPER: This could have unfolded or become available in the time since I left the government.
This is the former Director of National Intelligence telling all of us that as of 12:01 a.m. on January 20th, when he left government, the intelligence agencies had no evidence of collusion between Donald Trump's campaign and the government of Vladimir Putin's Russia.
Virtually all of the explosive breaking news stories on the Trump-Russia front dating back months contain some version of this same disclaimer.
There is a lot of smoke in the Russia story.... [Traces of "smoke" omitted for length and for them being common knowledge -- ace]
But the manner in which these stories are being reported is becoming a story in its own right. Russia has become an obsession, cultural shorthand for a vast range of suspicions about Donald Trump.
The notion that the president is either an agent or a useful idiot of the Russian state is so freely accepted in some quarters that Beck Bennett's shirtless representation of Putin palling with Alec Baldwin's Trump is already a no-questions-asked yuks routine for the urban smart set.
And yet, this is an extraordinarily complex tale that derives much of its power from suppositions and assumptions.
If there's any truth to the notion that the Trump campaign colluded with the Russian state to disrupt the electoral process, then yes, what we're seeing now are the early outlines of a Watergate-style scandal that could topple a presidency.
But it could also be true that both the Democratic Party and many leading media outlets are making a dangerous gamble, betting their professional and political capital on the promise of future disclosures that may not come.

Let me clear everything up for everybody:

No one in the federal Deep State has any evidence of wrongdoing. That's precisely why they're feeding the press the "smoke" -- to encourage the press to investigate, in hopes of finding the fire they know must exist, but haven't found themselves yet.

You do not need the press to find the evidence if you yourself have already found the evidence.

And furthermore, if you have proof of a crime, you do not need to spin to trump up perfectly-legal "contacts" into a pseudo-crime and likely violation of the very silly Logan Act.

The very fact that this crew has been pushing the silly, unenforced and in fact unenforceable Logan Act as the predicate crime that Trump's guilty of is all the evidence you need they got nothing more.

Let's talk about the Logan Act for a bit. Or rather, let's talk about why serious people don't talk about the Logan Act. The Logan Act is to national security laws about what phrenology is to medical science. Since its passage in 1799, no one's ever been convicted under the Logan Act, and just about every legal expert agrees it is wildly unconstitutional and runs counter to the First Amendment. George Logan, the senator whose actions motivated the passage of the law, was never even charged under it. Seriously, the only man charged under the law was a Kentucky farmer who wrote a newspaper article in 1803 about American territories allying with France--and even he was never prosecuted. The fact the Logan Act is still on the books is an accident of history, and to the extent it has been discussed in modern times, it's almost exclusively invoked by cranks and the conspiracy-minded. Most recently, it's become a dog-whistle bugaboo for the fever-swamps of left. There was a minor flap in 2015 where liberal activists argued that when Sen. Tom Cotton and 46 other senators signed a letter criticizing the Iran deal, they were guilty of Logan Act violations. Again, under the Logan Act, anyone who writes a newspaper article about foreign policy is potentially guilty of violating it.

This is not the equivalent of trying to get Capone on tax evasion, because tax evasion is a real crime.

This is the equivalent of trying to get Capone on a silly thing that is not a crime. Such as the non-crime of Wearing of a Black Hat with a White Headband with Malice Aforethought.

Or such as the non-crime of the Logan Act itself.

One does not peddle frivolities if one has treason and espionage in stock.

Take this tweet from John Schindler (@20committee), who frequently says Trump will wind up in jail.

I'm confident that any SERIOUS investigation of #TrumpRussia will find enough intel to end Trump's admin & send people to jail.

cc @GOP
— John Schindler (@20committee) March 5, 2017

Wait - the impression I got from the X-Files crew was that they already had the goods. I thought this was already all proven, just waiting for the appropriate time to divulge.

That's certainly the impression I've gotten from the breathless media reporting of incomplete facts. That's the insinuation I got from all their ". . ." more to come speculations.

Now you're telling me that if SERIOUS additional investigation is conducted, you're confident it will find enough intel to send Trump to jail?

So do they have this information, or do they have suspicions of such information's existence and that a "SERIOUS" enough investigation will confirm their suspicions?

Because you know, there's a rather wide gulf between "I suspect the shit out of this guy and if you just do the homework I'm reasonably certain you'll find what you need to take him down" and "I've already seen the information and it is damning."

"Will find" =/= "has been found." Spelled completely differently. Just look at the two and compare. One has a bunch more letters, for one thing.

Obama deliberately scattered the "goods on Trump," such as they are, into as many Deep State hands as possible so that they would all have sufficient cover to leak "the goods."

But they have not leaked "the goods." They have leaked evidence of... "contacts." As if it's a criminal thing for an incoming administration to do basic diplomatic outreach to a foreign power.

You know, like the sorts of "contacts" Obama aides had with Iran and even Hamas before Obama officially assumed power.

If they had the goods, 1, they would have already leaked them, or 2, they would have kept them secret as they prepared the indictment of Trump, and then leaked them if someone like Sessions ordered them to stand down.

Ergo, they do not have the goods. If they had the goods, they'd have already leaked, or no claims at all would have been leaked as a criminal case was prepared.

The fact that they're always leaking partial truths about "contacts" and encouraging speculation How much more is out there to discover? is proof that the things they wish to be discovered have not in fact been discovered.

But they will keep fanning the media hysteria so that the media undertakes the further Snipe Hunting business of finding "the goods" which will land Trump in jail.

Until the Sellers of The Goods stop making promises about the high quality and game-changing nature of the goods and actually show us the goods so that we may evaluate them, I'm gonna rely on the old Lao Tzu aphorism: "He who knows, does not speak; and he who speaks, does not know."

This is officially Dumb. I will take seriously claims about UFOs and Bigfoot the very moment the evidence is produced such as to make a reasonable person reasonably confident about the existence of UFOs and Bigfoot.

I am tired of hearing that evidence about proof of a massive government coverup of the existence of UFOs and Bigfoot is just around the corner, if people would only Believe.

Correction: Commenters have alerted me to the fact that the Andy McCarthy piece I cited (now no longer cited) said the New York Times had changed a headline to delete the reference to Trump being "wiretapped." McCarthy says now that these were two different headlines, and nothing had been changed.

Given the error, I've deleted that part of the post, as, well, not accurate. Like McCarthy, I apologize for the error.

Posted by: Ace at 06:46 PM

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1 "Truth matters."

BWAH HAH HAH HAH HAH HAH HAH!!!!!

I kill myself sometimes

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero) at March 09, 2017 06:40 PM (yHIye)

2 They really and truly are the most pitiful bunch of half-witted filthy clowns.

Posted by: Sherry McEvil, Stiletto Corsettes, who is now luxuriating in vast pools of winning! at March 09, 2017 06:42 PM (kXoT0)

3 kabuki theater.

Posted by: chavez the hugo at March 09, 2017 06:43 PM (KP5rU)

4 We've always been at war with Eastasia.

Posted by: jayhawkone at March 09, 2017 06:43 PM (ZD+J8)

5 They are both the turd and the punchbowl and they swill the punch after wallowing in it.

Posted by: Sherry McEvil, Stiletto Corsettes, who is now luxuriating in vast pools of winning! at March 09, 2017 06:44 PM (kXoT0)

6 of trying to get Capone on a silly thing

Batting with the trademark IS serious.

Posted by: DaveA at March 09, 2017 06:45 PM (8J/Te)

7 Trump and Sessions need to make the media drink that punch which the latter has made, to the last drop

Posted by: Boulder terlit hobo at March 09, 2017 06:46 PM (mXimO)

8 there is exactly evidence to support.

wait, what?

Posted by: Jeanne del norte at March 09, 2017 06:46 PM (wbkcN)

9 If there's any truth to the notion that the Trump campaign colluded with the Russian state to disrupt the electoral process, then yes, what we're seeing now are the early outlines of a Watergate-style scandal that could topple a presidency.

They'll need an ace journalist on the order of Samantha Erdely to fit all the pieces together if they're ever going to blow the lid off of this blockbuster story.

I think Dan Rather may be available to help too.

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero) at March 09, 2017 06:46 PM (yHIye)

10 >>So the New York Times has now rewritten a month and a half old story.

NYT: "Ooops, a little too much trust slipped out there!"

Posted by: Lizzy at March 09, 2017 06:46 PM (NOIQH)

11 I don't know why anyone listens to what John Schindler says. He's an obvious blowhard who tweets 24/7, because that's totally the M.O. of intelligence agents who actually know things.
For anyone who asks what he's been wrong about, just know that he was convinced the smoking gun was Michael Cohen in Prague.
Yeah, never happened.

Posted by: gewa76 at March 09, 2017 06:46 PM (B6OKy)

12 Just remember half of the country believes the claptrap coming out

Posted by: Tinfoilbaby at March 09, 2017 06:47 PM (6Ll1u)

13 You want the "goods", Ace, my boy?

*unzips pants*

You got 'em now, check your phone,

.

The wymen's loved my "crotch gainzzzs" at the Naval War College. Which is why I'm still working there and not posting pics of my phat ass in a pool.

Oh wait...

Posted by: Schindler's Dick at March 09, 2017 06:47 PM (E/ibL)

14 "Rolling Stone, meanwhile, not having any false accusations of rape in the hopper, turns to liberal sap Matt Taibbi to warn other liberal saps not to put too much of their professional and institutional reputation on something for which there is exactly evidence to support."

......missing a "no" before the word evidence in that last sentence Ace?

Posted by: Sid Vicious at March 09, 2017 06:47 PM (8Dnr4)

15 https://is.gd/urEEdr

dropping bombs on obama here

Posted by: Bigby's Typing Hands at March 09, 2017 06:47 PM (A6uIZ)

16 and I do want an investigation of whatever illegal wiretapping was done against Trump. plus mass firings and prosecution of the weaponised irs.

Posted by: Boulder terlit hobo at March 09, 2017 06:48 PM (mXimO)

17 Courage.

Posted by: Dan Rather, Disgraced Newsreader at March 09, 2017 06:48 PM (yHIye)

18 CIA higher-ups, i.e. John Brennan, reportedly considered the Michael Steele dossier credible.

Top. Men.

Posted by: gewa76 at March 09, 2017 06:49 PM (B6OKy)

19 The fact that they're always leaking partial truths about "contacts" and encouraging speculation How much more is out there to discover? is proof that the things they wish to be discovered have not in fact been discovered.
--

Look, it takes time to fabricate believable evidence against TrumpHitler that's bulletproof.

We're doing the best we can, but Wikileaks and 4chan are killing us.

Posted by: The MSM at March 09, 2017 06:49 PM (J5mC3)

20 We pay attention to the NYT because why?

Posted by: freaked at March 09, 2017 06:49 PM (BO/km)

21 I'm so sick of even hearing NEW YORK anything.

I'm pissed my husband wants to spend a couple of days there after a wedding we're attending next month.

We've both been several times. New York City offers me nothing I want or need right now. Certainly, not spending an evening with my Prog SIL and her self-hating Jewish husband.

Gah. Kill me now.

Posted by: Jane D'oh at March 09, 2017 06:49 PM (PY9jH)

22 *Possibly* someone in Trumps campaign team may have spoken with a Russian. Meanwhile, it is a proven fact that Hillary
Clinton sold the Russians enough uranium to bury the cities of Boston,
Philadelphia, Washington DC, Los Angeles, and San Francisco under 20
feet of radioactive rubble.

Consider that. We're not a serious country anymore.

Posted by: E Depluribus Unum at March 09, 2017 06:49 PM (ZFUt7)

23 Chuck. Todd.
Chuck. Todd.
Chuck. Todd.

That kind of chant would get me banned in Hungary.

Posted by: mrp at March 09, 2017 06:50 PM (Pqytn)

24 Let me clear everything up for everybody:

No one in the federal Deep State has any evidence of wrongdoing. That's precisely why they're feeding the press the "smoke" -- to encourage the press to investigate, in hopes of finding the fire they know must exist, but haven't found themselves yet.

Srsly? If Deep State can't find it, what make the f'n NSA think the Weekly World News and Bat Boy can?

Posted by: rickb223 at March 09, 2017 06:50 PM (4Ru5B)

25 How could or would a world famous BILLIONAIRE become a "Russian stooge."

The mere premise IS.SO.INSANELY.DUMB.

Posted by: Max Power at March 09, 2017 06:50 PM (q177U)

26 16: i wanna pony. and, a new corvette. and, whirled peas.

Posted by: chavez the hugo at March 09, 2017 06:50 PM (KP5rU)

27 Exactly what was TFG "more flexible" about with Putin? Did we ever find out? Yoga?

Posted by: Jane D'oh at March 09, 2017 06:50 PM (PY9jH)

28 Rolling Stone, meanwhile, not having any false accusations of rape in the hopper, turns to liberal sap Matt Taibbi to warn other liberal saps not to put too much of their professional and institutional reputation on something for which there is exactly evidence to support."
----

What is this "evidence" of which you speak?

It's mythical, like a unicorn, right?

/also, if we think something happened, it did happen. Because my subjective reality MUST be your OBJECTIVE reality.

Posted by: The MSM at March 09, 2017 06:51 PM (J5mC3)

29 I like the new one of "Well, if there *was* a FISA request granted, then that itself is proof of a crime!"

Uh, no. Is every person whose records are subpoenaed guilty?
Is every citizen audited by the IRS a tax cheat?
Is every person patted down by the TSA a terrorist?
Is every male college student accused of rape a rapist (well...).

I get that FISA court is very specialized and is (or should be) only be used for serious cases of impending terrorism, but even if you don't look at the fact that it approves almost every request, we don't live in a country where one is innocent until proven guilty. Trump is not de acto guilty because Obama decided to investigate him.

Posted by: Lizzy at March 09, 2017 06:51 PM (NOIQH)

30 sex orgies, prostitution and porn in the Vatican

Alexander VI is back, baby!

Posted by: Boulder terlit hobo at March 09, 2017 06:51 PM (mXimO)

31 So we went from growing potatoes on Mars, to Chinese delivery on the moon, to media reports that Trump was wiretapped, to denials that no he wasn't, that Trump has no evidence to the X-Files proof of bigfoot and extra terrestrials.

And the guy in Dusselforf didn't have an ax; had a hatchet.

And the guy from Iraq can't be found because we don't know his true name.

And Mathis has hired a Muslim Brotherhood insider.

Ya know, there is a rule about putting too many impossible things into your story. One or two, you might be able to sell.

Posted by: Majoring in Gender studies at March 09, 2017 06:52 PM (bhu5Q)

32 Didn't Schindler just get shit canned from the Naval War College for tweeting out dick pics?

Posted by: JackStraw at March 09, 2017 06:52 PM (/tuJf)

33 The truth is... our bitch.
-NYT editorial staff

Posted by: Sporkatus at March 09, 2017 06:52 PM (eXSOZ)

34 MSM delenda est
#...WAR

Posted by: Taqyia2Me - Deplorubus Unum at March 09, 2017 06:52 PM (Ftuf+)

35 Derp state.

Posted by: BourbonChicken at March 09, 2017 06:53 PM (VdICR)

36 How could or would a world famous BILLIONAIRE become a "Russian stooge."

The mere premise IS.SO.INSANELY.DUMB.

Armand Hammer

Posted by: Majoring in Gender studies at March 09, 2017 06:53 PM (bhu5Q)

37 The Deep State leaked the silly memo about the supposed Trump Russian hookers peeing on a bed.

How about leaking the real dossier on Barry Soetoro?

The Deep State and its buddies in intel agencies around the world must have fascinating stuff on Barry.

For instance, why the hell did he have to gin up a forged birth certificate?

Was he ever a citizen of Indonesia?

What do his college applications and transcripts say?

Was he ever a member of the CPUSA?

Was Barry at Columbia running around with neighborhood terrorist Bill Ayers and his terrorist buddies in the early 80s? Was he involved in attacks at JFK airport or in Nyack NY?

Did Khalid Al-Mansour get Barry into Harvard LS?

etc etc

Posted by: Scalia's Ghost at March 09, 2017 06:53 PM (3OAG2)

38 If I were Trump I would specifically call out the NYT for rewriting their story. Put them on the spot, he is good at that.

Posted by: The Great White Scotsman at March 09, 2017 06:53 PM (le7jz)

39 This is just fucking embarrassing.

Posted by: William Randolph Hearst at March 09, 2017 06:54 PM (0mRoj)

40 Hey, I gotta eat too.

Posted by: Winston Smith at March 09, 2017 06:55 PM (LWu6U)

41 Armand Hammer

===================

To be fair, I'm pretty sure that Hammer became a billionaire after he became a Soviet stooge.

Posted by: mrp at March 09, 2017 06:56 PM (Pqytn)

42 Uh Ace, that first article you link to has been withdrawn and the author has issued an apology to the NYT.

Posted by: The Great White Scotsman at March 09, 2017 06:56 PM (le7jz)

43 32 Didn't Schindler just get shit canned from the Naval War College for tweeting out dick pics?
Posted by: JackStraw at March 09, 2017 06:52 PM (/tuJf)

Yep, and he did actually refer to his, um, "little dinghy" as my moniker. So not only is he pathetic, he's also pathetically unoriginal.

Posted by: Schindler's Dick at March 09, 2017 06:56 PM (E/ibL)

44 About Pinning Their Hopes on the Yuri Theory of Trump's Rise
- Ace

Yuri?

That's Japanese ghey stuff,right?

Posted by: weft cut-loop at March 09, 2017 06:56 PM (4YGWz)

45 So... 1984. Definitely a "how to" manual.

This week alone we've learn that:
- the CIA, under Obama, developed software to turn phones/ computers/ TVs into big brother spy screens
- "news" agencies are rewriting articles to fit the current narrative
.....

I guess the left has been buying up copies recently, not as an anti-trump thing; they're studying on shit they might have missed.

Posted by: Damiano at March 09, 2017 06:57 PM (71OEY)

46 This is the equivalent of trying to get Capone on a silly thing that is not a crime. Such as the non-crime of Wearing of a Black Hat with a White Headband with Malice Aforethought.

Charging him with Jaywalking, because he crossed the street. At a crosswalk. After looking left then right then left again.

But he crossed the street! So jaywalking!

Posted by: buzzion at March 09, 2017 06:57 PM (z/Ubi)

47 Huh. Fox just reporting Asange sez our CIA is "totally incompetent."

Posted by: Jane D'oh at March 09, 2017 06:57 PM (PY9jH)

48 Huh. Fox just reporting Asange sez our CIA is "totally incompetent."

Ya think?

Posted by: It's me donna at March 09, 2017 06:58 PM (O2RFr)

49 44 About Pinning Their Hopes on the Yuri Theory of Trump's Rise
- Ace

Yuri?

That's Japanese ghey stuff,right?
Posted by: weft cut-loop at March 09, 2017 06:56 PM (4YGWz)

They're hoping to make Trump the first Russian spy in space.

Posted by: Damiano at March 09, 2017 06:58 PM (71OEY)

50 The CIA is not incompetent.

They just want you to think that.

Posted by: Majoring in Gender studies at March 09, 2017 06:58 PM (bhu5Q)

51 47; didn't need assange to tell me that. the bay of pigs kinda gave that away.

Posted by: chavez the hugo at March 09, 2017 06:59 PM (KP5rU)

52 So the New York Times has now rewritten a month and a half old story.

The NYT left out one item on their list: All news stories must conform to the Official Current Truth.

Posted by: rickl at March 09, 2017 07:00 PM (sdi6R)

53 If they had something...if they had ever had something, it would be flying from the yardarm.

They have squat.

I reserve the right to remain pissed about the entire SESSIONS IS A MOLE episode.

Posted by: Circa (Insert Year Here) at March 09, 2017 07:00 PM (F0ZHr)

54
This is the equivalent of trying to get Capone on a silly thing that is not a crime. Such as the non-crime of Wearing of a Black Hat with a White Headband with Malice Aforethought.

There goes my case against Bob Beckel and his suspenders of treason

Posted by: Deplorable Male Logic at March 09, 2017 07:00 PM (lKyWE)

55 China has tens of thousands of state employees monitoring web sites and postings to control what information is out there and which web sites are banned from their routers.

The US has the NYT.

Posted by: Gentlemen, this is democracy manifest at March 09, 2017 07:00 PM (LWu6U)

56 No way the "Russians" gave this to Wikileaks... They would keep it to themselves and use it... It had to be an insider....

Posted by: It's me donna at March 09, 2017 07:00 PM (O2RFr)

57 Didn't Schindler just get shit canned from the Naval War College for tweeting out dick pics?

Yep, and I saw somewhere that he tried to claim it was a Russian entrapment scheme.
To think someone like that actually was in NSA. I guess Spies Like Us was a documentary, not a comedy.

Posted by: gewa76 at March 09, 2017 07:01 PM (B6OKy)

58 So is this just a fringe thing, or are a lot of people still this delusional?

Posted by: Max Power at March 09, 2017 07:01 PM (q177U)

59 The Guardian reported on wiretapping, have those articles been scrubbed as well?

Posted by: 13times at March 09, 2017 07:01 PM (WHVu+)

60

So the New York Times has now rewritten a month and a half old story.

That was Winston Smith's job at the Ministry of Truth.

Posted by: Majoring in Gender studies at March 09, 2017 07:01 PM (bhu5Q)

61 Yep, and I saw somewhere that he tried to claim it was a Russian entrapment scheme.
To think someone like that actually was in NSA. I guess Spies Like Us was a documentary, not a comedy.
Posted by: gewa76 at March 09, 2017 07:01 PM (B6OKy)

The Russikes hacked muh pants!

Posted by: Schindler's Dick at March 09, 2017 07:01 PM (E/ibL)

62 how were these investigative journalists not unable to uncover the cia leak story themselves?

Posted by: yankeefifth at March 09, 2017 07:02 PM (cPsPa)

63 you know what should be pushed?

That giant building that houses these lying mother fuckers; right into the god damned Hudson.

These assholes have covered up murder for the left.

Time for the tables to turn.

Posted by: Getcha Pull at March 09, 2017 07:02 PM (MIwBq)

64 Maybe they should have checked their moral compass before doing this?

Posted by: Gentlemen, this is democracy manifest at March 09, 2017 07:02 PM (LWu6U)

65 This is the Left's version of the Birther story, and we need to use it the same way - to destroy the careers of those who are peddling it and belittle the water carriers in the press.

Posted by: Jean at March 09, 2017 07:02 PM (zZb/S)

66 This is all why I find the "well Trump is president now, he can have X declassified to prove it," or "Why doesn't he just provide the evidence now?" crap.

Really, does anyone think that if Trump were to authorize the release of information and it showed everything the media has been screaming about since November to be pure made up bull shit, that that nut jobs would not continue to shriek, possibly even louder, because "This is fake! Trump had it doctored!"

They'd only believe anything Trump has released is if it showed proof that Putin had stuck a Ceti eel in Trump's brain and he's doing his bidding.

Posted by: buzzion at March 09, 2017 07:02 PM (z/Ubi)

67 The US has the NYT.
Posted by: Gentlemen,

And multi-national Google...
And multi-national Faceboof....
And multi-national Ya-screw, Verizon, MSNBCYEHTHDI*BBB@@@...

( do i really have to ... here? Do i? )

Posted by: weft cut-loop at March 09, 2017 07:02 PM (4YGWz)

68 I will take seriously claims about UFOs and Bigfoot the very moment the evidence is produced such as to make a reasonable person reasonably confident about the existence of UFOs and Bigfoot.

==================

Have you seen Valerie Jarrett and Michelle Obama?

Posted by: ShainS at March 09, 2017 07:02 PM (mt8X9)

69 no one's ever been convicted under the Logan Act, and just about every
legal expert agrees it is wildly unconstitutional and runs counter to
the First Amendment.
===

This too is the story of Obama.

Posted by: Mortimer - FINISH HER ! at March 09, 2017 07:03 PM (lKcIL)

70 Would you buy a car from Rep. Kevin Brady?

Posted by: Under Fire at March 09, 2017 07:03 PM (57R5r)

71 don't make me ... yo~!

Posted by: weft cut-loop at March 09, 2017 07:04 PM (4YGWz)

72 That's Japanese ghey stuff,right?
If I'm not mistaken, yuri is the lesbianic variety. Yaoi is teh buttsecks.

I'm assuming Ace means Yuri a la Command & Conquer. Maybe.

Posted by: Sporkatus at March 09, 2017 07:04 PM (eXSOZ)

73 Yuri?

That's Japanese ghey stuff,right?

Oh, my, no.

It's the Japanese lesbian stuff. Much funner to watch.

(Yaoi is the Japanese ghey stuff, if you swing that way.)

Posted by: mikeski at March 09, 2017 07:04 PM (JmGsr)

74 Yuri Theory of Trump's Rise

Wait, so hot anime lesbians aren't responsible for electing Trump?

Twitter users who have avatars of anime girls in MAGA hats hardest hit...

Posted by: The Yurilicious Hat at March 09, 2017 07:04 PM (rUIbB)

75 just around the corner, if people would only Believe.
====

They did for 8 years. But "Hope and Change" never appeared.

Posted by: Mortimer - FINISH HER ! at March 09, 2017 07:04 PM (lKcIL)

76 I think I'd believe just about anything the National Enquirer would print right now, over the NYT. Actually, I've never believed anything coming out of the Times.

The Atlanta Journal/Constipation is just as bad.

Posted by: Jane D'oh at March 09, 2017 07:04 PM (PY9jH)

77
how were these investigative journalists not unable to uncover the cia leak story themselves?
Posted by: yankeefifth at March 09, 2017 07:02 PM (cPsPa)

Because journalist don't investigate anymore they just ask people to bring them proof

Posted by: Deplorable Male Logic at March 09, 2017 07:04 PM (lKyWE)

78 >>So the New York Times has now rewritten a month and a half old story.

Too bad peple have been posting and tweeting pics from their print edition - the front page, above the fold. You can't stealth edit that sh#t, NYT.

Posted by: Lizzy at March 09, 2017 07:04 PM (NOIQH)

79 >>I will take seriously claims about UFOs and Bigfoot

President Hillary would have declassified all of the work Bigfoot did on UFOs while at Area 51.

Sadly, now we'll never know.

Posted by: John Podesta at March 09, 2017 07:05 PM (3OAG2)

80 Also of no interest to the media: Why the super important and close to their hearts Clinton Foumdation, that was saving children everywhere, stopping floods, and ending Global Warming, became completely unnecessary and shuttered after she lost.

Of course, nothing Hillary did is of any interest to Trump anymore either, so at least he and e media have one thing in common.

Posted by: Damiano at March 09, 2017 07:05 PM (71OEY)

81 En fuega!

Posted by: That 'Woke' Guy who shouts "En fuega!" instead of "En fuego!" at March 09, 2017 07:06 PM (DMUuz)

82 Atlanta Urinal for short.

Posted by: Under Fire at March 09, 2017 07:06 PM (57R5r)

83 OOOPSSS

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Editor's Note: The following piece is based on an error. The Times did
not in fact change the headline of a January 19 article after its
publication as was alleged.Andrew C. McCarthy acknowledges and explains
the error in this post. The text of his column as originally published remains below for reference. We regret the error and apologize to our readers.

Posted by: Mortimer - FINISH HER ! at March 09, 2017 07:06 PM (lKcIL)

84 wow, three "lesbians" clarifications at once. I think the horde has some splainin' to do.
(he said, as one of the three)

Posted by: Sporkatus at March 09, 2017 07:06 PM (eXSOZ)

85 This is the Left's version of the Birther story, and we need to use it the same way - to destroy the careers of those who are peddling it and belittle the water carriers in the press.

Yes, when pressed on it, most of them essentially admit this is tit-for-tat for Trump's birtherism.
As if that had any effect on Obama's popularity or agenda.
The most likely result is, when it inevitably falls apart, Trump will be essentially bulletproof from later charges. He will truly become Teflon Don.

Posted by: gewa76 at March 09, 2017 07:07 PM (B6OKy)

86
I'd just enjoy seeing the left have their collective aneurysm and get it over with, so I can point and laugh at them.

Posted by: irongrampa at March 09, 2017 07:08 PM (X35Yt)

87 I am *this* close to just getting all my news from Infowars from now on.

They're far more credible, lately.

Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards at March 09, 2017 07:08 PM (0wojp)

88
McCarthy apologizes to NYT.

My Error: The New York Times Did Not Change Its Headline -There Were Two Headlines from the Start

Yeah. I know .

Fuck.

Posted by: Mortimer - FINISH HER ! at March 09, 2017 07:08 PM (lKcIL)

89 Some smart moron here said just the other day, that TFG has never had to pay for one damned thing he's done in his life.

That precious little bastard has skated his entire life, being patted on the head and told how Special he was.

My dream is that he goes down in flames. That history will prove him to be a lying, preening scoundrel who was in way above his head, but had the MFM and the Progs to prop him up and convince our low-information countrymen that he was The One we had all been waiting for.

I'd say more, but I'm too angry.

Posted by: Jane D'oh at March 09, 2017 07:08 PM (PY9jH)

90 AFAIK, Schindler's only paying gig these days is writing at the Observer.

And without a job calling for an active security clearance, well, you don't get clearance.

And given the cloud he left NWC under (for sending dick pics), I doubt many of his old friends in the IC are eager to disclose actual classified info to him.

TL;DR, he's full of shit.

Posted by: XBradTC at March 09, 2017 07:08 PM (uc/qi)

91 I think the horde has some splainin' to do.

My anime collection is yuge. And yurilicious in places.

Posted by: mikeski at March 09, 2017 07:08 PM (JmGsr)

92 I'm just trying to get a mental picture of Trump bowling and eating pizza.

Posted by: JackStraw at March 09, 2017 07:09 PM (/tuJf)

93 The truth is anally raped in these pages.

The New York Times.

Posted by: Dang at March 09, 2017 07:09 PM (8b+oT)

94 I'd believe that UFO and Bigfoot exists more than I'd ever believe in the credibility of either the NYT , WAPO or other left wing papers. I think the NYT must know how they're now regarded as a laughing stock by so many people or they wouldn't be engaging in the "The truth is..." propaganda all over the place.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at March 09, 2017 07:10 PM (fDdVG)

95 I'm just trying to get a mental picture of Trump bowling and eating pizza.
-------
In a Taco Bowl? or Taco Bell?

Posted by: EVLINC! at March 09, 2017 07:10 PM (y3aQB)

96 I about done with John Schindler. That guy spent all of the 2016 campaign telling us that Hilary's emails were going to come out and damn her. Then nothing. Then this Trump is a russian agent shit he's been spouting for 6 months. Will he ever actually come out with something that means anything? "ooooh I worked for the NSA, I know all the secretzzzz!" Give me a fucking break.

Posted by: Fletch at March 09, 2017 07:10 PM (orDky)

97 Who is that nitwit Prog woman yapping on Fox? Her voice sounds like a razor blade sawing at a piece of glass.

Posted by: Jane D'oh at March 09, 2017 07:10 PM (PY9jH)

98 11 I don't know why anyone listens to what John Schindler says. He's an obvious blowhard who tweets 24/7.......
Posted by: gewa76 at March 09, 2017 06:46 PM (B6OKy)

*****************

What gives me away?

Is it my hot tub--cuz I'm soaking in it?

Posted by: John Schindler at March 09, 2017 07:10 PM (fi5nC)

99 So is the NYT is both re-gifting and double-dipping?

Posted by: George Costanza at March 09, 2017 07:10 PM (mt8X9)

100 >>>>OOOPSSS

ACE
ACE
ACE
ACE
ACE
ACE
ACE

Editor's Note: The following piece is based on an error. The Times did

not in fact change the headline of a January 19 article after its

publication as was alleged.Andrew C. McCarthy acknowledges and explains

the error in this post. The text of his column as originally
published remains below for reference. We regret the error and apologize
to our readers.
.
.
.See my #42.

Posted by: The Great White Scotsman at March 09, 2017 07:10 PM (le7jz)

101 Now, yuri with a yari...I am somewhat guilty of that.

You just have to watch out, a lot of time they slip in a little futa in the yuri and that will really jar you if you you're not ready for it.

Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards at March 09, 2017 07:10 PM (0wojp)

102 What McCarthy should apologize for is all those years vouching for the integrity of Comey and the spooks.

Posted by: Scalia's Ghost at March 09, 2017 07:10 PM (3OAG2)

103 >>>Editor's Note: The following piece is based on an error. The Times did not in fact change the headline of a January 19 article after its publication as was alleged.Andrew C. McCarthy acknowledges and explains the error in this post. The text of his column as originally published remains below for reference. We regret the error and apologize to our readers.
Posted by: Mortimer - FINISH HER ! at March 09, 2017 07:06 PM (lKcIL)

OMG! The Deep State got to him! McCarthy doesn't want to end up committing suicide in a park with a shot to the back of his head!

/ s/

Posted by: Damiano at March 09, 2017 07:11 PM (71OEY)

104 Somebody see me @83 and 88 and build a signal fire for the head Ewok

Posted by: Mortimer - FINISH HER ! at March 09, 2017 07:11 PM (lKcIL)

105 94 I'd believe that UFO and Bigfoot exists more than I'd ever believe in the credibility of either the NYT , WAPO or other left wing papers. I think the NYT must know how they're now regarded as a laughing stock by so many people or they wouldn't be engaging in the "The truth is..." propaganda all over the place.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at March 09, 2017 07:10 PM (fDdVG)

Elvis is NOT dead, he just went home.

Posted by: Agent K at March 09, 2017 07:11 PM (0mRoj)

106 Is it my --almost-- bicep?

Posted by: John Schindler at March 09, 2017 07:11 PM (fi5nC)

107 I don't care what you guys say about the Logan act. I'm going to see the movie, and dammit, I like Hugh Jackman.

Posted by: Dang at March 09, 2017 07:11 PM (8b+oT)

108 I need a soothing kitten video right now. Or puppies. Or baby weasels.

Posted by: Jane D'oh at March 09, 2017 07:11 PM (PY9jH)

109 Oh gawd--I'm drinking--

Modesto

Posted by: John Schindler at March 09, 2017 07:12 PM (fi5nC)

110 TGWS---

Yeah. Somebody needs to Tweet him or whatever.

I do not Tweet.

Posted by: Mortimer - FINISH HER ! at March 09, 2017 07:13 PM (lKcIL)

111 Ace, if only the Media were allowed to break the law, they are positive and promise that they will be able to produce the evidence to put an end to the Trump administration.

(This is what they are really saying everyday.)

Posted by: Phone of Widespread Pepe at March 09, 2017 07:13 PM (Mr0eF)

112 Trump: small hands = light bowling ball

Posted by: I'm Farticus at March 09, 2017 07:14 PM (57R5r)

113 About 5 years ago my phone was actually tapped. A good friend made a very direct statement. It was enough for a 6 month monitoring.

Posted by: Ben Had at March 09, 2017 07:14 PM (NahmB)

114 Can I haz time machine?

Posted by: Tax$@Work at March 09, 2017 07:14 PM (MCEs2)

115 a lot of time they slip in a little futa in the yuri
As always, the "do not websearch unknown terms" advisory applies. Bigly.

Posted by: Sporkatus at March 09, 2017 07:14 PM (eXSOZ)

116 I didn't think it was possible that there could be a bigger Twitter blowhard than Rick Wilson, but then came along John Schindler.

Posted by: Mark1971 at March 09, 2017 07:15 PM (gdnq1)

117

Let's get a pool started.

I've got the whole damn post comes down by 7:40.

Who's in?

Posted by: Mortimer - FINISH HER ! at March 09, 2017 07:15 PM (lKcIL)

118 I need a soothing kitten video right now. Or puppies. Or baby weasels.
Posted by: Jane D'oh at March 09, 2017 07:11 PM (PY9jH)

Sorry, all I got right now is shaved greased baby sloths in pajamas.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YRJlj8bkx4c

Posted by: hogmartin at March 09, 2017 07:15 PM (8nWyX)

119 Can't Spock take control of the bridge and pull this thread?

Posted by: Scalia's Ghost at March 09, 2017 07:16 PM (3OAG2)

120 Kittens do things for the first time:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mmjlMgDSYFo

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at March 09, 2017 07:17 PM (fDdVG)

121 If they had anything they would have released it before November 8th.

This whole thing is imploding right before their eyes.

Like cockroaches scurrying when you turn on the lights, watch them run back to their nasty little holes to hide.

Posted by: ALH at March 09, 2017 07:17 PM (Z56vq)

122 PT uses fur oil on his bowling shoes.

Posted by: I'm Farticus at March 09, 2017 07:18 PM (57R5r)

123 If they had anything they would have released it before November 8th.

This whole thing is imploding right before their eyes.

Exactly. They would have burned him BEFORE he became president. Not after.

Posted by: rickb223 at March 09, 2017 07:19 PM (4Ru5B)

124
108
I need a soothing kitten video right now. Or puppies.
===

Speaking of cute puppies. This little guy just needs someone to cuddle!

http://tinyurl.com/h4lrlrq

Posted by: Mortimer - FINISH HER ! at March 09, 2017 07:19 PM (lKcIL)

125 25 How could or would a world famous BILLIONAIRE become a "Russian stooge."

The mere premise IS.SO.INSANELY.DUMB.

Posted by: Max Power at March 09, 2017 06:50 PM (q177U)

Lifelong dedication to socialism makes people do weird things.

Posted by: Burnt Toast at March 09, 2017 07:19 PM (P/kVC)

126 One of the cool things about Trump is that he doesn't owe any body, except those who voted for him.

It's a totally different story with all the others. They owe everyone.

Posted by: ALH at March 09, 2017 07:20 PM (Z56vq)

127 Speaker Ryan caught shaving points from PT bowling score.

Posted by: I'm Farticus at March 09, 2017 07:20 PM (57R5r)

128 119 Can't Spock take control of the bridge and pull this thread?

Posted by: Scalia's Ghost at March 09, 2017 07:16 PM (3OAG2)

================

Ace didn't post this. I did ...

Posted by: Vladimir Putin at March 09, 2017 07:20 PM (mt8X9)

129 NY Times getting down to the real Trump conspiracy: St. Patrick's Day Hats

Posted by: The Political Hat at March 09, 2017 07:21 PM (rUIbB)

130 a "Russian stooge.

Is microfilm in watermelon, please to be stop hitting me with block and tackle.

Posted by: DaveA at March 09, 2017 07:21 PM (8J/Te)

131 You were doing good until you brought Bigfoot into this. Bigfoot is real I saw him fight Steve Austin.

Posted by: MAGA at March 09, 2017 07:21 PM (A4HOq)

132 Ken Bone is impressed with PT's bowling.

Posted by: I'm Farticus at March 09, 2017 07:21 PM (57R5r)

133 122 PT uses fur oil on his bowling shoes.

Posted by: I'm Farticus at March 09, 2017 07:18 PM (57R5r)

================

I'll bet he grabs a bowling ball like he grabs a mish ...

Posted by: ShainS at March 09, 2017 07:21 PM (mt8X9)

134 I'm not getting the 'yuri theory' cultural reference. All I get is 'Yuri on Ice'.

Posted by: Majoring in Gender studies at March 09, 2017 07:21 PM (bhu5Q)

135 113 About 5 years ago my phone was actually tapped. A good friend made a very direct statement. It was enough for a 6 month monitoring.
Posted by: Ben Had at March 09, 2017 07:14 PM (NahmB

Ben Had, how did you know it was tapped? I believe you, I'm interested in the details (symptoms of surveillance).

Posted by: Phone of Widespread Pepe at March 09, 2017 07:22 PM (Mr0eF)

136 How could or would a world famous BILLIONAIRE become a "Russian stooge."

The mere premise IS.SO.INSANELY.DUMB.

Posted by: Max Power at March 09, 2017 06:50 PM (q177U)

Yeah, that's just crazy talk.

Posted by: Skankles and the CGIF at March 09, 2017 07:22 PM (zGttg)

137 Too bad peple have been posting and tweeting pics from their print edition - the front page, above the fold. You can't stealth edit that sh#t, NYT.

Posted by: Lizzy at March 09, 2017 07:04 PM (NOIQH)

Didn't anyone save it at archive.org?

Posted by: The Political Hat at March 09, 2017 07:22 PM (rUIbB)

138 NY Times getting down to the real Trump conspiracy: St. Patrick's Day Hats

Posted by: The Political Hat at March 09, 2017 07:21 PM (rUIbB)

Link: http://preview.tinyurl.com/j5bxtkr

Posted by: The Political Hat at March 09, 2017 07:22 PM (rUIbB)

139 That tweet from Malia Obama of her dad's Kenyan birth certificate, is that a thing?

Posted by: navybrat at March 09, 2017 07:23 PM (w7KSn)

140 I need a soothing kitten video right now. Or puppies. Or baby weasels.
Posted by: Jane D'oh at March 09, 2017 07:11 PM (PY9jH)
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Remember when ace posted that series of "safe space kitties" last year? Those were fun. We could use more of those.

Posted by: bluebell at March 09, 2017 07:23 PM (sBOL1)

141 Why is "Car full of parrots stolen" funny? Is it because it's just so stupid?

Posted by: freaked at March 09, 2017 07:23 PM (BO/km)

142 Phone- started getting and extra click in the phone line. I have a friend that is a very high placed spook that checked on it and confirmed it.

Posted by: Ben Had at March 09, 2017 07:25 PM (NahmB)

143 anyone see that alt national park service thing? protest org for park service employees. they sell stickers and t shirts.

Posted by: Bigby's Typing Hands at March 09, 2017 07:25 PM (A6uIZ)

144 Ooooooh, thanks Hogmartin and Fen. I love baby sloths and the kitten video was to die for.

*deep healing breaths*

Posted by: Jane D'oh at March 09, 2017 07:25 PM (PY9jH)

145 I mean, fake? maybe its just a money thing.

Posted by: Bigby's Typing Hands at March 09, 2017 07:26 PM (A6uIZ)

146
Phone- started getting and extra click in the phone line. I have a
friend that is a very high placed spook that checked on it and
confirmed it.

Posted by: Ben Had at March 09, 2017 07:25 PM (NahmB)

Jeebus. Did you have a conversation with your congresscritter?

Posted by: Jane D'oh at March 09, 2017 07:26 PM (PY9jH)

147 >>>>Why is "Car full of parrots stolen" funny? Is it because it's just so stupid?
.
.
.For the same reason "your hovercraft is full of eels" is hilarious.

Posted by: The Great White Scotsman at March 09, 2017 07:26 PM (le7jz)

148 I'll bet he grabs a bowling ball like he grabs a mish

Two in the pink, one in the stink......

Posted by: rickb223 at March 09, 2017 07:26 PM (4Ru5B)

149 Trump to cut funds to TSA, FEMA, and USCG to pay for wall.

Posted by: I'm Farticus at March 09, 2017 07:27 PM (57R5r)

150 After further research it seems that the NYTimes publishes two versions of its stories, one in print on the street, the other online.

So which version is the true story?

Posted by: Majoring in Gender studies at March 09, 2017 07:27 PM (bhu5Q)

151
Remember when ace posted that series of "safe space kitties" last year? Those were fun. We could use more of those.

Posted by: bluebell at March 09, 2017 07:23 PM (sBOL1)

Yes. "Safe Space" sounds way too SJWish. He could rename the kittehs "BP-lowering kittehs."

Or Chill Out Kittehs.

Posted by: Jane D'oh at March 09, 2017 07:27 PM (PY9jH)

152 Ah, but what drives the stupid?

They simply can't believe Trump won. It is not possible. Hillary was terrific. Obama was magical. There is no way, NOW WAY we go from that to Trump. Period. Full Stop.

Ergo, a desperate (and I do mean DESPERATE) grasping at straws. Anything and everything to keep from thinking the unthinkable, that Hillary was a shitty candidate, and Obama was a shitty President.

I've noticed this happens a lot to progressives - they have a curiously difficult time dealing with being wrong. Evasions, lies, denial, anger. The problem is, the see their world view as who they are as human beings. being wrong is very personal to them.

Posted by: George Orwell's Ghost at March 09, 2017 07:28 PM (UgF8H)

153 128 119 Can't Spock take control of the bridge and pull this thread?

Posted by: Scalia's Ghost at March 09, 2017 07:16 PM (3OAG2)

================

Ace didn't post this. I did ...
Posted by: Vladimir Putin at March 09, 2017 07:20 PM (mt8X9)

================

Vladimir Putin didn't post this.

We did, mimicking a hack by Vladimir Putin ...

Posted by: The CIA at March 09, 2017 07:28 PM (3OAG2)

154
I'm not getting the 'yuri theory' cultural reference. All I get is 'Yuri on Ice'.

Spooooooooooon bender.

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at March 09, 2017 07:28 PM (IqV8l)

155 The wiretapped Trump, looking for dirt, thinking Hillary was going to win.

Ha ha ha.

Posted by: JAS at March 09, 2017 07:29 PM (Kresa)

156 142 Phone- started getting and extra click in the phone line. I have a friend that is a very high placed spook that checked on it and confirmed it.
Posted by: Ben Had at March 09, 2017 07:25 PM (NahmB

Was the click around the 3rd ring when calling somebody? And when on the phone after a minute or two would you get another click (or if cellphone a Mic type feedback?)?

Posted by: Phone of Widespread Pepe at March 09, 2017 07:29 PM (Mr0eF)

157 121 If they had anything they would have released it before November 8th.

This whole thing is imploding right before their eyes.

Like cockroaches scurrying when you turn on the lights, watch them run back to their nasty little holes to hide.
Posted by: ALH at March 09, 2017 07:17 PM (Z56vq)

Like Hillary tweet that Trump had a Russian bank's server in trump tower basement crapper?

Wonder where she got that idea...

Posted by: Burnt Toast at March 09, 2017 07:29 PM (P/kVC)

158 Well "car stolen" or "parrots stolen" is not really news but put them together and bang you are on drudge.

Posted by: freaked at March 09, 2017 07:29 PM (BO/km)

159 I'm giving Mortimer the stink eye over his "cute puppies" link. I didn't click on it because I just know it's a yuge spider.

Posted by: Jane D'oh at March 09, 2017 07:29 PM (PY9jH)

160 National Review is pretty lame.

Posted by: Emily Litella at March 09, 2017 07:29 PM (97XyN)

161 139 That tweet from Malia Obama of her dad's Kenyan birth certificate, is that a thing?
Posted by: navybrat at March 09, 2017 07:23 PM (w7KSn)

LOL.... what did he do... ground her?

"I'll show him!'...

Posted by: Don Q. at March 09, 2017 07:30 PM (NgKpN)

162 PT requested the lead pins be painted with John Kasich's face.

Posted by: I'm Farticus at March 09, 2017 07:30 PM (57R5r)

163 Jane . No because I would not expose my friend. The original friend and I agreed to never have those conversations again.

Posted by: Ben Had at March 09, 2017 07:30 PM (NahmB)

164 so, does anyone here know anything about the western hills facility in / near beijing?

Posted by: yankeefifth at March 09, 2017 07:31 PM (cPsPa)

165 I'm giving Mortimer the stink eye over his "cute puppies" link. I didn't click on it because I just know it's a yuge spider.
Posted by: Jane D'oh at March 09, 2017 07:29 PM (PY9jH)
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a) you were smart; I wasn't

b) it's not a spider. I wish it were

*glares at Mortimer*

Posted by: bluebell at March 09, 2017 07:31 PM (sBOL1)

166 159
I'm giving Mortimer the stink eye over his "cute puppies" link. I didn't click on it because I just know it's a yuge spider.

Posted by: Jane D'oh

===

Scout's honor.

It is NOT a spider.

Posted by: Mortimer - FINISH HER ! at March 09, 2017 07:31 PM (lKcIL)

167 NYT: All truthy n shit.

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks. Now worse than Hitler! at March 09, 2017 07:31 PM (Nwg0u)

168
Jane . No because I would not expose my friend. The original friend and I agreed to never have those conversations again.

Posted by: Ben Had at March 09, 2017 07:30 PM (NahmB)

Holy crap. I have no words.

Posted by: Jane D'oh at March 09, 2017 07:31 PM (PY9jH)

169 National Review is ~~pretty lame~~ complete garbage.

Posted by: Bigby's Typing Hands at March 09, 2017 07:32 PM (A6uIZ)

170 Remember when ace posted that series of "safe space kitties" last year? Those were fun. We could use more of those.

Posted by: bluebell

I thought they were genderfluid kittens. Or gender ambiguous. Something gender.

Posted by: Steve and Cold Bear at March 09, 2017 07:32 PM (vRcUp)

171 I'm giving Mortimer the stink eye over his "cute puppies" link. I didn't click on it because I just know it's a yuge spider.
Posted by: Jane D'oh at March 09, 2017 07:29 PM

AoSHQ Old and Broken: "stink eye"
AoSHQ New Hotness: "hairy eyeball"

Also, a reminder that we are just a little over five days away from "Save a Spider Day".

Posted by: Duncanthrax at March 09, 2017 07:32 PM (DMUuz)

172 I thought they were genderfluid kittens. Or gender ambiguous. Something gender.
Posted by: Steve and Cold Bear at March 09, 2017 07:32 PM (vRcUp)
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Ooh, I think you may be right. Or maybe he called them different things? I remember it was about the time that Prince died, because one of them was purple.

I still have the photo of the one who identified as a hoagie.

Posted by: bluebell at March 09, 2017 07:33 PM (sBOL1)

173

And the guy in Dusselforf didn't have an ax; had a hatchet.

And the guy from Iraq can't be found because we don't know his true name.

And Mathis has hired a Muslim Brotherhood insider.

Ya know, there is a rule about putting too many impossible things into your story. One or two, you might be able to sell.

Posted by: Majoring in Gender studies at March 09, 2017 06:52 PM (bhu5Q)

Please show your work, student of Gender Studies. News today said PT pushed back on the suggestion made by General Mattis.

Posted by: Ladylibertarian at March 09, 2017 07:33 PM (TdMsT)

174 The ABC evening news with Mr Serious, David Muir, had a mention of Trump and Putin and "possible connection" in their Assange-CIA piece.

The fucks. Nothing. But no matter, it must be said.

Posted by: Les Kinetic at March 09, 2017 07:34 PM (U6f54)

175 Also, a reminder that we are just a little over five days away from "Save a Spider Day".

Posted by: Duncanthrax at March 09, 2017 07:32 PM (DMUuz)

I'm pretty sure AtC and I will have our flamethrowers prepped and ready.

Posted by: Jane D'oh at March 09, 2017 07:34 PM (PY9jH)

176 Sorry, tweet was NOT from Malia,
was from Malik.
Whoever that is...

Posted by: navybrat at March 09, 2017 07:34 PM (w7KSn)

177 Phone- Yes, the second click was after the connection had been made.
Granted , it was a stupid statement to make and I'm sure we are still both on a list. It certainly increased situational awareness .

Posted by: Ben Had at March 09, 2017 07:35 PM (NahmB)

178 I'd like to build on one point - collusion with Russia - what is in it for Trump? Money? he's got money. Fame? Sheesh. Ideology? Please. A desire to win at all costs? Maybe, but how could Russia promise him that?

Really what is lacking is motivation. What would motivate Russia to want Trump (erratic, unpredictable) over Hillary (reset button?). Why would they want Trump over someone they know they can buy? Does anyone believe Hillary would be harder on Russia? Was Obama ever hard on Russia? It is ridiculous.

And Trump - believe the polls and he was going to lose no matter what, so what is his possible gain here? Why collude with Russia on a losing effort. And again, how would Russia move the needle in his favor? The Podesta e-mails and DNC e-mails? maybe they turned off a few Bernie people, but otherwise...what value were they, really?

Posted by: George Orwell's Ghost at March 09, 2017 07:35 PM (UgF8H)

179 139 That tweet from Malia Obama of her dad's Kenyan birth certificate, is that a thing?
====

It was tweeted by Malik, who is I guess TFG's brother.

http://tinyurl.com/gq8hco8

Funny dude. He's got a blue checkmark... is that account for real?

Posted by: Geronimo Stilton at March 09, 2017 07:36 PM (PXbkt)

180 America 3000 doesn't seem impossible now does it?

Posted by: Tinfoilbaby at March 09, 2017 07:36 PM (6Ll1u)

181 Re David Muir. What is it with some of these anchors who have weird ears, that aren't level with their heads?

Brian Williams is one.

Also, "comedian" Steven Colbert is another.

They tend to hold their heads at an angle on camera, so we don't notice their ears are fucked up.

Posted by: Jane D'oh at March 09, 2017 07:36 PM (PY9jH)

182
NYT's newest slogan:

Very Truthy

Posted by: Soothsayer 45 at March 09, 2017 07:36 PM (gb1X2)

183 Please show your work, student of Gender Studies. News today said PT pushed back on the suggestion made by General Mattis.

Ok, thanks for the update. As we see the news is pretty fluid, even months after the event.

I am re-assured after learning of this.

Posted by: Majoring in Gender studies at March 09, 2017 07:36 PM (bhu5Q)

184 As long as we're talking about investigating people, let's investigate Communist penetration of the Democrat Party.

Oh, and under the table union contributions to the Democrat Party.

Oh, must not forget, foreign donations to the Magic Negro's campaign(s).

And let's get to the bottom of Fast and Furious.

And of Benghazi.

And the OPM hack.

And ...

Posted by: Deplorable Jay Guevara at March 09, 2017 07:37 PM (SRKgf)

185 Malik is Dog Eaters brother.

Posted by: Under Fire at March 09, 2017 07:37 PM (57R5r)

186 Now you're telling me that if SERIOUS additional investigation is conducted, you're confident it will find enough intel to send Trump to jail?

A dream is a wish your heart makes.

Posted by: Mr. Peebles at March 09, 2017 07:37 PM (oVJmc)

187 Also, a reminder that we are just a little over five days away from "Save a Spider Day".

Posted by: Duncanthrax at March 09, 2017 07:32 PM (DMUuz)

==============

Don't forget that Talk Like William Shatner Day is on March 22.

My money's on Christopher Walken ...

Posted by: ShainS at March 09, 2017 07:37 PM (mt8X9)

188 En Fuego, Ace !

This is the kind of truth that the NYT utters pious and fictional platitudes about and that they would never print because progressive solidarity.

"Better the paltriest truth (that it be Truth) than the grandest Lie."
- Thomas Carlyle, somewhere in "The French Revolution".

*confusion to our enemies !*
*tosses back a nother shot*

Posted by: sock_rat_eez, they are gaslighting us 24/7 at March 09, 2017 07:37 PM (Oeb2k)

189 NYT's newest slogan:

Very Truthy

Posted by: Soothsayer 45 at March 09, 2017 07:36 PM (gb1X2)
"The truth - as far as you know."

Posted by: Deplorable Jay Guevara at March 09, 2017 07:38 PM (SRKgf)

190 148 I'll bet he grabs a bowling ball like he grabs a mish

Two in the pink, one in the stink......
Posted by: rickb223 at March 09, 2017 07:26 PM (4Ru5B)

Sooooo gross.

Posted by: Ladylibertarian at March 09, 2017 07:38 PM (TdMsT)

191 Arghh. The weather here in coastal GA/Savannah is absolutely gorgeous.

And now my allergies have kicked in bigly. Ugh.

So many beautiful flowers and trees. So much pollen.

Posted by: Jane D'oh at March 09, 2017 07:38 PM (PY9jH)

192 I take the NYT memory-holing itself as an admission Trump Won.

Posted by: Mr. Peebles at March 09, 2017 07:38 PM (oVJmc)

193 Let's get a pool started.

I've got the whole damn post comes down by 7:40.

Who's in?

Posted by: Mortimer
====

And ... I lose.

I'm a loser. I lose.

Posted by: Mortimer - FINISH HER ! at March 09, 2017 07:38 PM (lKcIL)

194 All I get is 'Yuri on Ice'.

Which, depressingly, is not yuri at all. Just has a character named that, I think.

Sakura Trick, Yami to Boushi to Hon no Tabibito, Aoi Hana, Strawberry Panic, Maria-sama ga Miteru... those are yuri. Which is not porn. Most yuri is pure romance stories. They're more likely to end around the time of the first kiss than start with it... (although Sakura Trick starts with it.)

Posted by: mikeski at March 09, 2017 07:38 PM (JmGsr)

195 Press reminds me of a vaudeville act with a pack of tiny out of control dogs running and jumping around obstacles while driving me insane with their incessant yipping.

Posted by: Headless Body of Agnew at March 09, 2017 07:39 PM (FtrY1)

196 Who wants to be a Russian stooge anyway?

Posted by: Zombie Moe Howard at March 09, 2017 07:39 PM (IqV8l)

197 All The News That's Fit To Print And Then Delete Later

Posted by: Mr. Peebles at March 09, 2017 07:39 PM (oVJmc)

198 Keel haul Clapper. Use an underwater camera to record the event and the rest will spill the beans.

Posted by: colfax mingo at March 09, 2017 07:39 PM (+ucSt)

199 Again, how does this end peacefully?

Posted by: Jukin the Deplorable and Profoundly Unserious at March 09, 2017 07:39 PM (cOHS7)

200 I'm pretty sure AtC and I will have our flamethrowers prepped and ready.
Posted by: Jane D'oh at March 09, 2017 07:34 PM

There are reports that AtC is now kinder and gentler after her extended sojourn into The Pit of Balls and back again.

Posted by: Duncanthrax at March 09, 2017 07:39 PM (DMUuz)

201 171. Yes! Praised be Kek, and blessings on Pepe, his prophet! I have seized the memes of production! First with 'horde-sourcing,' then 'shashka girl,' and today's 'hairy eyeball'!

Posted by: Your Decidedly Devious Uncle Palpatine. Glory to Kekistan! No Longer Accepting Harem Applicants at March 09, 2017 07:39 PM (0ey7W)

202 184 As long as we're talking about investigating people, let's investigate Communist penetration of the Democrat Party.

Oh, and under the table union contributions to the Democrat Party.

Oh, must not forget, foreign donations to the Magic Negro's campaign(s).

And let's get to the bottom of Fast and Furious.

And of Benghazi.

And the OPM hack.

And ...
Posted by: Deplorable Jay Guevara at March 09, 2017 07:37 PM (SRKgf)

This. Letting the left get away with every fvcking thing has got to stop now.

Posted by: Ladylibertarian at March 09, 2017 07:39 PM (TdMsT)

203 These people have no shame. The New Yawk Times is awful.

Julius Streicher would be proud of them.

Posted by: Hairyback Guy at March 09, 2017 07:40 PM (5VlCp)

204 I'm a loser. I lose.
Posted by: Mortimer - FINISH HER ! at March 09, 2017 07:38 PM (lKcIL)

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Serves you right. You know why.

Posted by: bluebell at March 09, 2017 07:40 PM (sBOL1)

205 Posted by: George Orwell's Ghost at March 09, 2017 07:35 PM (UgF8H)

There you go again, using reason and common sense. You must be a member of the patriarchy.

Posted by: Deplorable Jay Guevara at March 09, 2017 07:40 PM (SRKgf)

206 The Truth is what we tell you.

Posted by: The New York Times at March 09, 2017 07:40 PM (Kresa)

207
Malik is Dog Eaters brother.

Posted by: Under Fire at March 09, 2017 07:37 PM (57R5r)

Is he the one who said he's buried two children since TFG was in office, and his brother didn't acknowledge their deaths?

Posted by: Jane D'oh at March 09, 2017 07:40 PM (PY9jH)

208 201 171. Yes! Praised be Kek, and blessings on Pepe, his prophet! I have seized the memes of production! First with 'horde-sourcing,' then 'shashka girl,' and today's 'hairy eyeball'!
Posted by: Your Decidedly Devious Uncle Palpatine. Glory to Kekistan! No Longer Accepting Harem Applicants at March 09, 2017 07:39 PM (0ey7W)

Horde-sourcing. Love love love.

Posted by: Ladylibertarian at March 09, 2017 07:40 PM (TdMsT)

209 "148 I'll bet he grabs a bowling ball like he grabs a mish"

------------------

Before I knew what I was doing, I'd go for a two finger and thumb mish grab.

Didn't get that many second dates but the ones I did were scary.

Posted by: Jukin the Deplorable and Profoundly Unserious at March 09, 2017 07:41 PM (cOHS7)

210 176 Sorry, tweet was NOT from Malia,
was from Malik.
Whoever that is...

Posted by: navybrat at March 09, 2017 07:34 PM (w7KSn)

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HEADLINE: Obama's Kenyan birth certificate posted online by his half-brother Malik (Wearing A MAGA Hat!)

Posted by: ShainS at March 09, 2017 07:41 PM (mt8X9)

211 Keel haul. Ayyyye

Posted by: Captain Hook at March 09, 2017 07:41 PM (57R5r)

212
There are reports that AtC is now kinder and gentler after her extended sojourn into The Pit of Balls and back again.

Posted by: Duncanthrax at March 09, 2017 07:39 PM (DMUuz)

Bwahahahahahah!

Posted by: Jane D'oh at March 09, 2017 07:41 PM (PY9jH)

213 193 Let's get a pool started.

I've got the whole damn post comes down by 7:40.

Who's in?

Posted by: Mortimer
====

And ... I lose.

I'm a loser. I lose.
Posted by: Mortimer - FINISH HER ! at March 09, 2017 07:38 PM (lKcIL)

Join the club amigo. Join the club.

Posted by: Insomniac - sin valor at March 09, 2017 07:42 PM (0mRoj)

214 So, if the Trumpconomy adds another ~300K jobs next month, will the bleeding from the eyeballs become too much for the left to bear?

Posted by: Mr. Peebles at March 09, 2017 07:42 PM (oVJmc)

215 Remember when ace posted that series of "safe space kitties" last year? Those were fun. We could use more of those.

Posted by: bluebell at March 09, 2017 07:23 PM (sBOL1)

Check out the rescue of a blind 12-year-old Lab named Sage, who wandered off into the Santa Cruz mountains. A neighbor (firefighter/paramedic) who was hiking spotted the pooch in a creek bed, 8 days later. He had to carry the exhausted dog over his shoulders 100 feet up a steep hill to get him out of there. He turned down a $1,000.00 reward from the owners. Instead, he asked them to donate it to a local animal shelter. It's a great story.

Posted by: JuJuBee at March 09, 2017 07:42 PM (dargh)

216 Serves you right. You know why.
===

Even the incredibly hideous need the occasional hug.

Posted by: Mortimer - FINISH HER ! at March 09, 2017 07:42 PM (lKcIL)

217 181: jane, that's not the only thing fucked up on those cretins.

Posted by: chavez the hugo at March 09, 2017 07:43 PM (KP5rU)

218 177 Phone- Yes, the second click was after the connection had been made.
Granted , it was a stupid statement to make and I'm sure we are still both on a list. It certainly increased situational awareness .
Posted by: Ben Had at March 09, 2017 07:35 PM (NahmB

Wow! Sounds like I need to check my situational awareness as well. I'm going to inform my family about this. We all talk heat of the moment, have gallows humor, and ect. Not threats, instead more like what would so and such expect the people to react in doing such and so. (IYKWIM).

Thanks for answering my questions. This has opened my eyes. I'm sorry you had to go through that.

Posted by: Phone of Widespread Pepe at March 09, 2017 07:43 PM (Mr0eF)

219 *confusion to our enemies !*

*tosses back a nother shot*

Posted by: sock_rat_eez, they are gaslighting us 24/7 at March 09, 2017 07:37 PM (Oeb2k)
Confusion? Or contusion?

Posted by: Deplorable Jay Guevara at March 09, 2017 07:43 PM (SRKgf)

220 "This. Letting the left get away with every fvcking thing has got to stop now.
Posted by: Ladylibertarian "

Yes ! A thousand times YES ! ^^^^ THIS ! ^^^^^^^

Posted by: sock_rat_eez, they are gaslighting us 24/7 at March 09, 2017 07:43 PM (Oeb2k)

221 Live! From a hut in Kenya!

Posted by: Brother Toonces at March 09, 2017 07:44 PM (Tyii7)

222 200
There are reports that AtC is now kinder and gentler after her extended sojourn into The Pit of Balls and back again.
Posted by: Duncanthrax at March 09, 2017 07:39 PM (DMUuz)

Fake news.

Posted by: rickl at March 09, 2017 07:44 PM (sdi6R)

223 It was tweeted by Malik, who is I guess TFG's brother.

http://tinyurl.com/gq8hco8

Funny dude. He's got a blue checkmark... is that account for real?

-
You bet your Mombassa!

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks. Now worse than Hitler! at March 09, 2017 07:44 PM (Nwg0u)

224 222 200
There are reports that AtC is now kinder and gentler after her extended sojourn into The Pit of Balls and back again.
Posted by: Duncanthrax at March 09, 2017 07:39 PM (DMUuz)

Fake news.
Posted by: rickl at March 09, 2017 07:44 PM (sdi6R)

Got to be. They don't allow stepstools in ball pits.

Posted by: Insomniac - sin valor at March 09, 2017 07:45 PM (0mRoj)

225 Jane-not sure Malik aka Obongo has children. He was Dog Eaters Best Man though.

Posted by: Under Fire at March 09, 2017 07:46 PM (57R5r)

226 THE RUSSIANS AND TRUMP TURNED US INTO A NEWT!!!!!

Posted by: This.....is CNN at March 09, 2017 07:46 PM (pY+s4)

227 LOVE me , bluebell.

LOVE mEEEEEE

http://tinyurl.com/h4lrlrq

Posted by: baby blobfish at March 09, 2017 07:46 PM (lKcIL)

228 Deplorable J: at this juncture, I woundn't quibble about either alternative.

Posted by: sock_rat_eez, they are gaslighting us 24/7 at March 09, 2017 07:46 PM (Oeb2k)

229 Hey, musical bleg!

Any of you morons or ettes see Hall and Oates or Tears For Fears lately?

Can they still sing or is it a croakfest?

Apparently, they're touring together this summer.

That potentially could be a pretty good concert.

Posted by: naturalfake at March 09, 2017 07:46 PM (9q7Dl)

230 jane, going to be spending three days in beaufort, s.c. at the end of may. can't wait.

Posted by: chavez the hugo at March 09, 2017 07:46 PM (KP5rU)

231 Two of the saddest animal stories after our hurricane, involved two horses and a pair of kittens.

The newspaper published pictures of two horses with the owner's phone number spray painted on their sides. One of the horses was injured.

The other was two kittens who were found sick, injured, and scared, missing their mom.

The kittens are up for adoption now. The little orange tabby male is blind, and follows his grey tabby sister around, because she's his "eyes."

Posted by: Jane D'oh at March 09, 2017 07:46 PM (PY9jH)

232 It's a great story.
Posted by: JuJuBee at March 09, 2017 07:42 PM (dargh)
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Thank you. That truly is a great story.

Posted by: bluebell at March 09, 2017 07:46 PM (sBOL1)

233 214 So, if the Trumpconomy adds another ~300K jobs next month, will the bleeding from the eyeballs become too much for the left to bear?

Posted by: Mr. Peebles at March 09, 2017 07:42 PM (oVJmc)

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Just to highlight the bogus numbers reported during DogEater's reign, I want the Trump unemployment numbers to eventually go NEGATIVE ...

Posted by: ShainS at March 09, 2017 07:47 PM (mt8X9)

234 229. Pfft! I can't go for that.

Posted by: Your Decidedly Devious Uncle Palpatine. Glory to Kekistan! No Longer Accepting Harem Applicants at March 09, 2017 07:47 PM (0ey7W)

235 Well, husband's finally home. Dinner.

Posted by: Jane D'oh at March 09, 2017 07:47 PM (PY9jH)

236 Take down a major player and send them to a maximum security prison, not some country club joint. Offer the lower echelon players immunity and put the crime bosses away stripped of their pensions.

Posted by: colfax mingo at March 09, 2017 07:48 PM (+ucSt)

237 Phone- my friend triggered three don't go there words, as you say, in the heat of the moment. I'm sure after background checks there was nothing of concern, but the tap went on for 6 months.

Posted by: Ben Had at March 09, 2017 07:48 PM (NahmB)

238 Mortimer. What have I ever done to you to deserve that.

Posted by: bluebell at March 09, 2017 07:48 PM (sBOL1)

239 Pfft! I can't go for that.

Posted by: Your Decidedly Devious Uncle Palpatine. Glory to Kekistan! No Longer Accepting Harem Applicants at March 09, 2017 07:47 PM (0ey7W)

No can do?

Posted by: naturalfake at March 09, 2017 07:48 PM (9q7Dl)

240 "JAMES CLAPPER: We did not include any evidence in our report, and I
say, "our," that's N.S.A., F.B.I. and C.I.A., with my office, the
Director of National Intelligence, that had anything, that had any
reflection of collusion between members of the Trump campaign and the
Russians. There was no evidence of that..."

All he left out of the "we" is Treasury and Justice. How did he determine that their was "no evidence" unless there had been an investigation and just what methods are the named agencies expert in?

Posted by: geoffb5 at March 09, 2017 07:49 PM (d3wbb)

241 Here's an otter eating a snack.

https://youtu.be/kTd_K1kpjDU

He's noisy and uses his hands.

Posted by: BourbonChicken at March 09, 2017 07:50 PM (VdICR)

242 That potentially could be a pretty good concert.

Posted by: naturalfake at March 09, 2017 07:46 PM (9q7Dl)

====================

A big Little River Band fan I know here in AZ went to see them in concert at an Indian casino. NO original band members -- they had actually sold the rights to their name to another band ...

Posted by: ShainS at March 09, 2017 07:50 PM (mt8X9)

243 238.

Heh, are you asking 'What have I done to deserve this?' 'Cause that ain't hall &oates....

Posted by: Your Decidedly Devious Uncle Palpatine. Glory to Kekistan! No Longer Accepting Harem Applicants at March 09, 2017 07:50 PM (0ey7W)

244 Mortimer. What have I ever done to you to deserve that.

Posted by: bluebell
==

Can't you see the loneliness and heartbreak in his slimy little dripping eye mucus ?

What about the blobfish? Who mourns the blobfish?

Posted by: Mortimer - FINISH HER ! at March 09, 2017 07:50 PM (lKcIL)

245 NY Times getting down to the real Trump conspiracy: St. Patrick's Day Hats

Posted by: The Political Hat

Why is 'Patrick' a saint? His name evokes the Patri-archy.

Posted by: Julie Bindel at March 09, 2017 07:50 PM (vRcUp)

246 239. I can't go for that.

Posted by: Your Decidedly Devious Uncle Palpatine. Glory to Kekistan! No Longer Accepting Harem Applicants at March 09, 2017 07:51 PM (0ey7W)

247 He who smelt it, dealt it; He who supplied it, denied it.

Posted by: Stuff Lao Tzu Said, VOL II at March 09, 2017 07:52 PM (0i9eW)

248 Truth dies in the darkness.

Posted by: Aunt Luna at March 09, 2017 07:52 PM (Zd2ZF)

249 A big Little River Band fan I know here in AZ went to see them in concert at an Indian casino. NO original band members -- they had actually sold the rights to their name to another band ...

Posted by: ShainS at March 09, 2017 07:50 PM (mt8X9)

Well, that's just wrong.

Posted by: naturalfake at March 09, 2017 07:52 PM (9q7Dl)

250 Oh great, Mortimer. Now you're making me feel bad.

Okay. I'll mourn Mr. Blobby. Now I'm going to do some laundry. I can't take this anymore.

Posted by: bluebell at March 09, 2017 07:53 PM (sBOL1)

251 246. No can do?

Posted by: naturalfake at March 09, 2017 07:53 PM (9q7Dl)

252 Looks like that first article got a correction and was withdrawn, probably important to note.

Posted by: Sjg at March 09, 2017 07:54 PM (gDSJf)

253 251. I can't go for that, can't go for that, vant go for that.

**cue sax solo**

Posted by: Your Decidedly Devious Uncle Palpatine. Glory to Kekistan! No Longer Accepting Harem Applicants at March 09, 2017 07:55 PM (0ey7W)

254 177 Phone- Yes, the second click was after the connection had been made.
Granted , it was a stupid statement to make and I'm sure we are still both on a list. It certainly increased situational awareness .
Posted by: Ben Had at March 09, 2017 07:35 PM (Na

Can you give us a hint of what might have brought this on?

Posted by: Ladylibertarian at March 09, 2017 07:55 PM (TdMsT)

255 No can do.

Posted by: Amy Schumer at March 09, 2017 07:55 PM (89T5c)

256 Most of us are and have been disgusted by the MSN being so in the tank for Barry. We ( most of us) do not feel he ever had the best interests of America behind any of his actions. But nobody ever marched or demonstrated against him. The tea party was as close to a demonstration but nobody had hateful posters. So, was it because of his skin color? Were we just intimidated? Even when the government "shut down" and Barry had barriers put up to prevent WW11 vets from enjoying their trip, nobody really tore up Washington DC and looted the stores. I'm truly trying to figure this out. Trump has not been president long enough to gin up all this hatred. Things trump is accused of are much less than Barry actually did.

I also have difficulty understanding how, after 9-11, the powers that be decided we NEED an onslaught of mooselims in our country.

Posted by: Chilling the most at March 09, 2017 07:56 PM (Cl52v)

257 Our various three letter intelligence agencies have supposedly cracked all forms of modern communications technology ...

... but they haven't yet solved the problem of audible clicks when tapping into telephone calls?

Sure, okay, if you say so.

Posted by: Walter Freeman at March 09, 2017 07:56 PM (3Vlkn)

258 235 Well, husband's finally home. Dinner.
Posted by: Jane D'oh at March 09, 2017 07:47 PM (PY9jH)

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JANE'S A CANNIBAL!!!

Posted by: Duke Lowell at March 09, 2017 07:56 PM (kTF2Z)

259 Original linked story has been updated. Not true?

Posted by: Mega at March 09, 2017 07:57 PM (EdXI9)

260 237 Phone- my friend triggered three don't go there words, as you say, in the heat of the moment. I'm sure after background checks there was nothing of concern, but the tap went on for 6 months.
Posted by: Ben Had at March 09, 2017 07:48 PM (NahmB

You got Mama Pepe sweating bullets over here. She and her family and friends have been having heat of the moment words for over 8 years.

I think she is in the quill pen and raven future communications camp.

Posted by: Phone of Widespread Pepe at March 09, 2017 07:57 PM (Mr0eF)

261 Here's an otter eating a snack.

https://youtu.be/kTd_K1kpjDU

He's noisy and uses his hands.
Posted by: BourbonChicken at March 09, 2017 07:50 PM (VdICR)

That's a fine otter there.

Are otters OK critters to have around? There are probably cute videos of raccoons eating noisily with their hands and their cute widdle masks, but anyone who's ever actually had to deal with raccoons knows it's a scam and they all need to be destroyed in cleansing fire.

Posted by: hogmartin at March 09, 2017 07:57 PM (8nWyX)

262 IT'S FUNNY BECAUSE ALL OF OUR PHONES ARE BEING TAPPED!!!

Posted by: Ben Whateverburger at March 09, 2017 07:58 PM (mt8X9)

263 ABC reporting that an ax attacked people in the Dusseldorf airport.

Inquiring minds want to know if the ax shouted Halla Snackbar when attacking.

Posted by: Les Kinetic at March 09, 2017 08:00 PM (U6f54)

264 >>>Are otters OK critters to have around?

Less cray-cray than Sylvia Plath.

Posted by: Ted Hughes at March 09, 2017 08:01 PM (vRcUp)

265 Well so much for Osweiler being the savior for Houston. He's been traded to the Browns. Well at least that probably means they won't take Krapdick.

Posted by: buzzion at March 09, 2017 08:01 PM (z/Ubi)

266 Private eyes. They're watching you. They see your every move.

Posted by: Daryl from NSA at March 09, 2017 08:01 PM (Tyii7)

267
The truth is rewriting stories that no longer fit the agenda

Posted by: TheQuietMan at March 09, 2017 08:02 PM (auHtY)

268 258 235 Well, husband's finally home. Dinner.
Posted by: Jane D'oh at March 09, 2017 07:47 PM (PY9jH)

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JANE'S A CANNIBAL!!!
Posted by: Duke Lowell at March 09, 2017 07:56 PM (kTF2Z)

Jane's dinner may be late tonight. Husbands take a loooong time to roast.

Posted by: Ladylibertarian at March 09, 2017 08:02 PM (TdMsT)

269 That tweet from Malia Obama of her dad's Kenyan birth certificate, is that a thing?
Posted by: navybrat at March 09, 2017 07:23 PM (w7KSn)

LOL.... what did he do... ground her?

"I'll show him!'...

Posted by: Don Q. at March 09, 2017 07:30 PM (NgKpN)

She caught him blowing her boyfriend

Posted by: TheQuietMan at March 09, 2017 08:02 PM (auHtY)

270 265 Well so much for Osweiler being the savior for Houston. He's been traded to the Browns. Well at least that probably means they won't take Krapdick.
Posted by: buzzion at March 09, 2017 08:01 PM (z/Ubi)

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Heh. Ha. Haha.

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

Posted by: Duke Lowell at March 09, 2017 08:03 PM (kTF2Z)

271 255. **mag-dumps ppsh41; breathes sigh of relief.**

Posted by: Your Decidedly Devious Uncle Palpatine. Glory to Kekistan! No Longer Accepting Harem Applicants at March 09, 2017 08:04 PM (0ey7W)

272 Phone - I'm sure your family has never made what could be considered a direct threat involving a weapon. Not so in this case. I know you never say shit like this. Think it all you want to but don't say it.

Posted by: Ben Had at March 09, 2017 08:05 PM (NahmB)

273 Careful Ace, modern day Jack Bauer aka John Schindler is going to use all of his super secret agent powers on you. He just loves threatening ordinary citizens (and the Trump administration) and someday it might even result in something happening.

Posted by: bskb at March 09, 2017 08:05 PM (uz1TO)

274 245 NY Times getting down to the real Trump conspiracy: St. Patrick's Day Hats

Posted by: The Political Hat

Why is 'Patrick' a saint? His name evokes the Patri-archy.
Posted by: Julie Bindel at March 09, 2017 07:50 PM (vRcUp)

St. Patrick chasing the snakes out of Ireland is actually a symbol of the sexual oppression of women. The snakes represent dildos. And his chasing them off the island is an effort to deny women the ability to achieve sexual satisfaction unless it is with a man.

I bet if I were a chick I could get a $15,000 grant for a thesis on that.

Posted by: buzzion at March 09, 2017 08:06 PM (z/Ubi)

275 Maybe Houston is looking to sign Romo. And holy shit did Cleveland pick up Brock whateverhisnameis contract?

Posted by: Duke Lowell at March 09, 2017 08:06 PM (kTF2Z)

276 The Maxine Waters video in the sidebar: she pronounces "dossier" as if it rhymes with moss be there.

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks. Now worse than Hitler! at March 09, 2017 08:06 PM (Nwg0u)

277 Otters are generally douchebags.

They're just really big, wet Weasels.

Posted by: garrett at March 09, 2017 08:06 PM (XbFDI)

278 272 Phone - I'm sure your family has never made what could be considered a direct threat involving a weapon. Not so in this case. I know you never say shit like this. Think it all you want to but don't say it.
Posted by: Ben Had at March 09, 2017 08:05 PM (NahmB)

I don't get it. Even if those off-limit words had been spoken, who else would have known? Who would have gone to the authorities?

Posted by: Ladylibertarian at March 09, 2017 08:07 PM (TdMsT)

279 Well so much for Osweiler being the savior for
Houston. He's been traded to the Browns. Well at least that probably
means they won't take Krapdick.

Posted by: buzzion at March 09, 2017 08:01 PM (z/Ubi)
Well someone here said that Cleveland was stupid enough to do that.I don't remember , but it could have been ATC

Posted by: MAC-SOG at March 09, 2017 08:07 PM (QPdNE)

280 That tweet from Malia Obama of her dad's Kenyan birth certificate, is that a thing?
====

It was tweeted by Malik, who is I guess TFG's brother.

http://tinyurl.com/gq8hco8

Funny dude. He's got a blue checkmark... is that account for real?
Posted by: Geronimo Stilton at March 09, 2017 07:36 PM (PXbkt)

Little Green Charlie Johnson is on there claiming it's a fake

Posted by: TheQuietMan at March 09, 2017 08:08 PM (auHtY)

281 The Maxine Waters video in the sidebar: she pronounces "dossier" as if it rhymes with moss be there.

Top. Wymens.

Posted by: The Democrats at March 09, 2017 08:08 PM (Tyii7)

282 OH STFU Boobio.

Posted by: logprof at March 09, 2017 08:08 PM (GsAUU)

283 277 Otters are generally douchebags.

They're just really big, wet Weasels.
Posted by: garrett at March 09, 2017 08:06 PM (XbFDI)

Any relation to the Orange Scalp Weasel?

Posted by: Ladylibertarian at March 09, 2017 08:08 PM (TdMsT)

284 Posted by: Getcha Pull at March 09, 2017 07:02 PM
+++
This.

That said, where are the pressholes on Julian Assange's recent interview where he said that Hillary was on the board of a cement company knowingly doing business with ISIS (buying its oil)? Hmmm. Bueller? NY Times? anyone?

Posted by: oddnot enjoying #winning still with schadenboner to prove it at March 09, 2017 08:08 PM (g1MTt)

285 275 Maybe Houston is looking to sign Romo. And holy shit did Cleveland pick up Brock whateverhisnameis contract?
Posted by: Duke Lowell at March 09, 2017 08:06 PM (kTF2Z)

Looks like it. And their 2018 second and a 2017 6th round pick.

Browns gave them a 4th round pick.

Posted by: buzzion at March 09, 2017 08:09 PM (z/Ubi)

286 If you capitalize SERIOUS does it make it super duper serious?

Posted by: #neverskankles at March 09, 2017 08:09 PM (wD9H7)

287 The goods will be leaked in October, for an "October Surprise."

Posted by: BeckoningChasm at March 09, 2017 08:09 PM (MZcWR)

288 Posted by: Duke Lowell at March 09, 2017 08:06 PM (kTF2Z)
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The Browns have to get to cap floor I believe

Posted by: EVLINC! at March 09, 2017 08:09 PM (y3aQB)

289 Ladylibertarian- A friend making an inopportune statement involving a political leader (not POTUS) and a weapon.

Posted by: Ben Had at March 09, 2017 08:10 PM (NahmB)

290 282 OH STFU Boobio.
Posted by: logprof at March 09, 2017 08:08 PM (GsAUU)

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What did Marcolito say now?

Posted by: #neverskankles at March 09, 2017 08:10 PM (wD9H7)

291 that Hillary was on the board of a cement company

I got a discount on overshoes.

Posted by: Ready For Hillary!!11!! at March 09, 2017 08:10 PM (Tyii7)

292 Like derriere?

Posted by: ShainS at March 09, 2017 08:11 PM (mt8X9)

293 Ok, the NFL needs to eliminate the Browns. Too stupid to have a franchise.

Posted by: Duke Lowell at March 09, 2017 08:11 PM (kTF2Z)

294 293rd.

Posted by: Marooned at March 09, 2017 08:11 PM (KdYVH)

295 Is the NFL still a thing? Meh.

Posted by: #neverskankles at March 09, 2017 08:12 PM (wD9H7)

296 The Watters World segment will be at the Alamo.

Please Texans, make this adopted Texan proud!

Posted by: logprof at March 09, 2017 08:12 PM (GsAUU)

297 289 Ladylibertarian- A friend making an inopportune statement involving a political leader (not POTUS) and a weapon.
Posted by: Ben Had at March 09, 2017 08:10 PM (NahmB)

This was said WHILE being wire tapped? If not, who told the Feds to wiretap you?

Posted by: Ladylibertarian at March 09, 2017 08:12 PM (TdMsT)

298 Browns gave them a 4th round pick.

Posted by: buzzion at March 09, 2017 08:09 PM (z/Ubi)

If Houston had signed Johnny Football, Cleveland would have traded for him and given Houston a first round pick.

Posted by: MAC-SOG at March 09, 2017 08:12 PM (QPdNE)

299 The Yuri Theory of Trump's rise - that's not a No Way Out reference?

"That Yuri was sent here, by the KGB, while he was still in his teens, and for all intents and purposes, he can pass as an American."

Posted by: JPS at March 09, 2017 08:12 PM (3cwEj)

300 What did Marcolito say now?
Posted by: #neverskankles at March 09, 2017 08:10 PM (wD9H7)

--on O'Reilley winking about the Trump-Russia "connection."

Phukc him.

Posted by: logprof at March 09, 2017 08:13 PM (GsAUU)

301 293 Ok, the NFL needs to eliminate the Browns. Too stupid to have a franchise.

Posted by: Duke Lowell at March 09, 2017 08:11 PM (kTF2Z)

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Can somebody ban this racist?

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Posted by: ShainS at March 09, 2017 08:13 PM (mt8X9)

302 Wouldn't call the article referenced in the sidebar re: heroin and opioid addiction a "report" - as much as it's a silly hysterical opinion piece. Reagan caused the opioid craze? Also, nothing like seamlessly blending a discussion on heroin into prescription pain drugs hoping to leave the reader thinking they're the same. Um, no.

Posted by: MSTisdale at March 09, 2017 08:14 PM (g9d8D)

303 I got a phone call from the vet about the mass she removed from my cat Kira last week. The lab said it's a soft tissue sarcoma. While they don't typically mestastasize into other organs, they do sent out tendrils like "spider legs" as she put it. They like to see about 1 cm clear on all edges of the mass when it's removed, but in this case it's only 1 mm.

The options are to wait and see if it grows back, or have another surgery in 4 weeks to remove more tissue around the margins.

But she's 17 years old and already has some heart and kidney disease, which are not yet impacting her quality of life. It's possible that they could get her before the cancer comes back, and also, if I wait for it to come back, those diseases could progress to the point where anesthesia could be risky.

While she came through the surgery well, I hate to put her through another one again so soon. But as I said in the previous paragraph, there could be risks to waiting.

She's due to have her stitches removed on Tuesday, so I have until then to make a decision. I would appreciate input.

I will post this again in the pet thread on Saturday, but am posting it now so as to get a couple more days of advice.

Posted by: rickl at March 09, 2017 08:14 PM (sdi6R)

304 We have just offered a 100 million dollar contract to Ryan Leaf. Headed for the Super Bowl!

Posted by: Cleveland Browns at March 09, 2017 08:14 PM (kTF2Z)

305 Rolling Stone Cautions Leftist Reporters About Pinning Their Hopes on the Yuri Theory of Trump's Rise

Yuri? The bad guy from Command and Conquer Red Alert II who could do the mind control? He's back?!?!

Posted by: TheQuietMan at March 09, 2017 08:15 PM (auHtY)

306 Any of you morons or ettes see Hall and Oates or Tears For Fears lately?

Not since I stopped blowing dudes.

Posted by: wooga, a totally straight dude at March 09, 2017 08:15 PM (ta1vn)

307 --on O'Reilley winking about the Trump-Russia "connection."

Phukc him.
Posted by: logprof at March 09, 2017 08:13 PM (GsAUU)

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He was winking to his BFF Juan McFuckstick, like "gee sir did I do a good job, well did I???"

Posted by: #neverskankles at March 09, 2017 08:15 PM (wD9H7)

308 Posted by: George Orwell's Ghost at March 09, 2017 07:28 PM

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This too. The Left knows they are right in everything, reality notwithstanding. Hence, they stomp on contrary facts or speech based on those facts. There being no opposition, they are proved right. They create their own reality to comport with their feelz. Here, the feelz that Hillary was the eleventy11!iest!1 bestest candidate and Trumpy was all that is Eveel and a buffoon to boot makes his election unfathomable to them. Reality has sunk in and they have to change that reality. Reality says nope! cuz Hillary will not be president whatever happens to Trump is the next reality that they currently refuse. So they put that off while they dream and scheme to change the President Trump reality. They are very sick in the head.

Posted by: oddnot enjoying #winning still with schadenboner to prove it at March 09, 2017 08:16 PM (g1MTt)

309 277 Otters are generally douchebags.

They're just really big, wet Weasels.
Posted by: garrett at March 09, 2017 08:06 PM (XbFDI)
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*ahem*

Posted by: Weasel at March 09, 2017 08:16 PM (Sfs6o)

310 They're just really big, wet Weasels.

The Paolo can appreciate the problems of really big, wet weasels.

Posted by: Paolo at March 09, 2017 08:16 PM (pbkWd)

311 298 Browns gave them a 4th round pick.

Posted by: buzzion at March 09, 2017 08:09 PM (z/Ubi)

If Houston had signed Johnny Football, Cleveland would have traded for him and given Houston a first round pick.

Posted by: MAC-SOG at March 09, 2017 08:12 PM (QPdNE

And an 8-ball.

Posted by: buzzion at March 09, 2017 08:16 PM (z/Ubi)

312 Hey you guys, nood

Posted by: freaked at March 09, 2017 08:17 PM (BO/km)

313 I just wanna be loved! *sob*

Posted by: Marco Polio at March 09, 2017 08:17 PM (Tyii7)

314 Ladylibertarian- the tap came after this conversation because of the trigger words. Once certain words are uttered the conversation is monitored.

Posted by: Ben Had at March 09, 2017 08:17 PM (NahmB)

315 >>>Posted by: Ben Whateverburger

IT'S FUNNY BECAUSE MY LAST NAME IS LONG AND HARD, AND I'M NOT EVEN POLISH!

Posted by: BEN ROETHLISBERGER at March 09, 2017 08:18 PM (vRcUp)

316 This was said WHILE being wire tapped? If not, who told the Feds to wiretap you?
Posted by: Ladylibertarian at March 09, 2017 08:12 PM (TdMsT)

There were news stories maybe a decade ago about an NSA system that could flag conversations if it detected keywords, cf. CARNIVORE for email. Not a wiretap because nothing is recorded, no warrant needed, stuff like that. I think it was reported by (relatively) respectable outlets too.

There was also something about the US allowing the UK to conduct surveillance against Americans and the UK allowing the US to conduct surveillance against Brits, because again, no warrant needed if it's not your citizens. I have no idea if it's been confirmed or debunked or was just conspiracy BS in the first place or what, but the capability is, I guess, technically there.

Posted by: hogmartin at March 09, 2017 08:19 PM (8nWyX)

317 You smarty pantses can yuk it up if you want to, but phrenology and the cranial skull played an important role when the Predator came to Earth to collect Big Game trophies. Skull characteristics from big-time movie-land alphas, like Dutch, or real life alphas, like Trump, are a big fucking deal.

Posted by: Fritz at March 09, 2017 08:21 PM (YAPkP)

318 Hillary was a shitty candidate. I don't mean Hillary's politics. I mean, she was:

1) Old.
2) Hard to listen to.
3) Sick
4) Married to a rapist/misogynist.
5) Did a crap job as SoS.
6) Weird, robotic.
7) Poor campaign strategy.

Dresses like a member of the galactic senate.
9) No common touch.
10) numerous ethics issues.

I used to think well, democrats are ideologues and wanted one of their own despite these obvious flaws. Now I think different - they couldn't even SEE these obvious flaws, which is fucking terrifying. And they STILL don't see these flaws, even after she lost. It is the creepy realization - that they can't even see reality as it punches them in the face and takes their lunch money, that is so frightening.

Posted by: George Orwell's Ghost at March 09, 2017 08:28 PM (UgF8H)

319 278 272 Phone - I'm sure your family has never made what could be considered a direct threat involving a weapon. Not so in this case. I know you never say shit like this. Think it all you want to but don't say it.
Posted by: Ben Had at March 09, 2017 08:05 PM (NahmB)

I don't get it. Even if those off-limit words had been spoken, who else would have known? Who would have gone to the authorities?
Posted by: Ladylibertarian at March 09, 2017 08:07 PM (TdMsT)

This falls under the we must be allowed to break the law/civil rights/Constitution to protect the rule of law line of thinking from our betters/Overlords.

This is exactly what the MSM wants to do to destroy Trump and is attempting to nudge the people into giving tem permission to do so.

Posted by: Phone of Widespread Pepe at March 09, 2017 08:29 PM (Mr0eF)

320 JANE'S A CANNIBAL!!!

Posted by: Amy Schumer at March 09, 2017 08:32 PM (Nox3c)

321 Is the Left just stupid or lying? OK, I'm sure it's both.

Caught a little thing on the Five. They were discussing Snowden and Assange and leaking of state secrets. Then Hilldabeast was thrown in the mix as risking confidential info.

So Juan gets the last before a break and throws pence in the bunch. Like Pence as a Gov had any access to state secrets and his use of private email was equivalent. What BS, he threw that out there to tarnish Pence, POS.

Posted by: Farmer at March 09, 2017 08:35 PM (o/90i)

322 NYTimes:
The F.B.I. is leading the investigations, aided by the National Security Agency, the C.I.A. and the Treasury Department's financial crimes unit. The investigators have accelerated their efforts in recent weeks but have found no conclusive evidence of wrongdoing, the officials said. One official said intelligence reports based on some of the wiretapped communications had been provided to the White House.

Posted by: Islamic Rage Boy at March 09, 2017 08:37 PM (e8kgV)

323 Truth is a stranger to the NYTimes

Posted by: Islamic Rage Boy at March 09, 2017 08:38 PM (e8kgV)

324 Regardless of what you think, all calls are monitored. If you never say anything that falls in the list of watchwords you are fine. There is no need for further monitoring. If you do fall in the other category , know that you are being watched.

Posted by: Ben Had at March 09, 2017 08:40 PM (NahmB)

325 She caught him blowing her boyfriend

Yes that can be awkward, just ask Reggie.

Posted by: Barry at March 09, 2017 08:47 PM (8N5me)

326 If Ace wasn't playing strategy games back at the turn of the century, he's done his homework.

Fine reference. Just know that Yuri never left. He's a brain in a jar, within the Trump tower basement.

Posted by: trev006 at March 09, 2017 09:12 PM (4CF/L)

327 "rickl at March 09, 2017 08:14 PM (sdi6R)"

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I know it's f*cked up but 17 years is good run. Two of my Vizslas went less than 10.

Posted by: Jukin the Deplorable and Profoundly Unserious at March 09, 2017 09:50 PM (cOHS7)

328 Yay! A Nephilim thread!

Posted by: That guy who says "Yay! A Nephilim thread!!" at March 09, 2017 10:17 PM (4bjXi)

329 Thanks for alerting me to Andy mcCarthy's correction. I have corrected myself.

Posted by: ace at March 10, 2017 12:43 AM (8rNrN)

330 >>>The Yuri Theory of Trump's rise - that's not a No Way Out reference?

"That Yuri was sent here, by the KGB, while he was still in his teens, and for all intents and purposes, he can pass as an American."

...

that was the intent -- I'm so surprised that this reference is now deemed obscure by you folks.

I don't know if you're young-uns or you just hate Kevin Costner and America.

Posted by: ace at March 10, 2017 12:44 AM (8rNrN)

331 Keep blowing smoke and whistling past the graveyard, Ace.
Nice soft pedaling of RT-Infowars-Breitbart talking points.

Posted by: The Ugly American at March 10, 2017 12:51 AM (0thXw)

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