Obama's Iran Deal bears Fruit...For Hezbollah...What Could Possibly Go Wrong?

Two years after the nuclear deal was signed by Iran and world powers, the Islamic Republic is reported to have boosted its financial support to Hezbollah to $800 million a year, a dramatic increase from the $200m. it was said to be giving its proxy when sanctions were in place.

It was absolute insanity to release funding to Iran, who has been supporting terrorism around the world, specifically targeted against America and Israel. Obama and his handlers were either profoundly ignorant of the reality of Iran's support for terror, or were well aware and simply chose to ignore it in some vanity-driven desire to be seen by the international peace community as important players in World Peace^TM. There is a third possibility, that they knew quite well that Hezbollah would be energized and funded, and that was part of the plan.

According to IDF assessments, while Hezbollah has increased its military capabilities due to its fighting in Syria, the group has spread its troops across the entire Middle East and is hurting financially.
The finances of the Lebanese Shi'ite group, designated as a Foreign Terrorist Organization by dozens of countries around the globe, also has been hit hard due to years of sanctions by the United States.

Well then, since Hezbollah has been hurt by our sanctions, let's continue Obama's waiver!

The US and European countries lifted sanctions against Iran in January 2016, releasing roughly $100 billion in assets after international inspectors found that Iran had dismantled large parts of its nuclear program. According to US media, officials say President Donald Trump is ready to extend those waivers that were issued under the Obama administration.

I sure hope that's not the case....

Posted by: CBD at 02:40 PM

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1 FIRST!!!

Posted by: Steve and Cold Bear at September 17, 2017 02:43 PM (/qEW2)

2 1st?

Posted by: Weasel at September 17, 2017 02:43 PM (Sfs6o)

3 Damnit!

Posted by: Weasel at September 17, 2017 02:43 PM (Sfs6o)

4
Obama was the greatest American President.

Posted by: The Iranian Theocracy at September 17, 2017 02:45 PM (EgwCt)

5 Last I knew, Iran's foreign policy was "Iran, number one. USA, khah! ptu!"

Posted by: FireHorse at September 17, 2017 02:46 PM (zkGZ8)

6 Isn't Bibi coming to DC to chat with POTUS about this very thing ? that should go well, especially if McMaster is in attendance.....

Posted by: runner at September 17, 2017 02:46 PM (QC/4S)

7

trump
trump
trump

deport
deport
deport

Posted by: original jake at September 17, 2017 02:46 PM (mxOOF)

8 duh. obama is running for head of the u.n.

Posted by: MAxIE at September 17, 2017 02:46 PM (9TR2V)

9 ya, that flying pallets of cash to Tehran in the middle of the night is not fishy at all

Posted by: original jake at September 17, 2017 02:47 PM (mxOOF)

10 10 duh. obama is running for head of the u.n.
Posted by: MAxIE at September 17, 2017 02:46 PM (9TR2V)

He wants to be king of the world, Ma.

Posted by: Aetius451AD at September 17, 2017 02:47 PM (ycWCI)

11 At least they're not Republicans.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at September 17, 2017 02:47 PM (Zqp0f)

12 Hey Jake how you feel about .300 winmag vs. 6.5 creedmoor???

Posted by: MAxIE at September 17, 2017 02:48 PM (9TR2V)

13 Missile sales inexplicably ramp up.

Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at September 17, 2017 02:48 PM (nBBdT)

14 whatcha shooting at?

Posted by: original jake at September 17, 2017 02:49 PM (mxOOF)

15 Fruit of Islam

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at September 17, 2017 02:49 PM (IqV8l)

16 Barack Mugabe's legacy.

The IDF may have no choice soon but to reduce Iran to a heap of radioactive slag.

Posted by: Hairyback Guy at September 17, 2017 02:49 PM (5VlCp)

17
He wants to be king of the world, Ma.
Posted by: Aetius451AD

If we're lucky he'll end up like Cody Jarrett.

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at September 17, 2017 02:51 PM (IqV8l)

18 The jug-eared sucker of cock knew damn well Iran is a state supporter of terrorism. His bankrolling them was treasonous.

Posted by: Insomniac at September 17, 2017 02:51 PM (NWiLs)

19 19 The jug-eared sucker of cock knew damn well Iran is a state supporter of terrorism. His bankrolling them was treasonous.
Posted by: Insomniac at September 17, 2017 02:51 PM (NWiLs)

Well, yes, but his loyalties were always to different things.

Posted by: Aetius451AD at September 17, 2017 02:52 PM (ycWCI)

20 the silver lining is that it sent the most skilled Hizb into Syria.

Israel should probably strike now before the survivors return as veterans.

Posted by: Boulder terlit hobo at September 17, 2017 02:53 PM (IJRiV)

21 Fooled me, went to bottom of comments and stops at 19, did it again and stops at 19.
Oh a new thread.

Posted by: Skip at September 17, 2017 02:53 PM (ghofu)

22 I'm out

but the 300WM has more energy on target
and the 6.5's poop out at 1400 to 1500 yards

Posted by: original jake at September 17, 2017 02:53 PM (mxOOF)

23 Wait till they start lobbing missiles over Israel

Posted by: Skip at September 17, 2017 02:54 PM (ghofu)

24 I have always said Barak wasn't a Muzzy, he's a Lefty, but has always had a soft spot for his childhood religion.

Posted by: Skip at September 17, 2017 02:55 PM (ghofu)

25 Nobody can be this fundamentally stupid. It has to be by design.

Posted by: Diogenes at September 17, 2017 02:58 PM (0tfLf)

26 Can't we install another Shah? These people don't want freedom, nor do they deserve it. It's dangerous for them to have a dictator (or oligarchy) that is not controlled by us. I used to hear about all the "young secular" citizens of Iran. But that doesn't seem to be going anywhere.

Posted by: Steve and Cold Bear at September 17, 2017 03:01 PM (/qEW2)

27 10 duh. obama is running for head of the u.n.

Posted by: MAxIE at September 17, 2017 02:46 PM (9TR2V)

He wants to be king of the world, Ma.

Posted by: Aetius451AD at September 17, 2017 02:47 PM
--

Read the book Lord of the World, which was discussed in the book thread.

Go to Amazon and read the reviews.

One of the characters in the book is superficially very Obama-like.

/and yes, the book was published in 1907

Posted by: shibumi at September 17, 2017 03:01 PM (aT+Bx)

28 cleanup at: Posted by: CW at September 17, 2017 02:43 PM (S1NmP)?

if it's still there, of course

Posted by: redc1c4 at September 17, 2017 03:02 PM (E8gJJ)

29 violent talk, not cool

Posted by: Boulder terlit hobo at September 17, 2017 03:02 PM (IJRiV)

30
I used to hear about all the "young secular" citizens of Iran. But that doesn't seem to be going anywhere.

Posted by: Steve and Cold Bear at September 17, 2017 03:01 PM (/qEW2)

I used to follow some young Iranian bloggers when at LFG. Got Charles a couple million hits from leads I got from them. Then they disappeared. Overnight.

I still feel some sadness for them. I'm sure nothing good came to them.

Posted by: Slippery Slope Salesman at September 17, 2017 03:05 PM (EgwCt)

31 ValJar the Ferret is one prime candidate for weasel.

Horseface Kerry and his Iranian wed daughter is another.

Susan Rice. Or Brennan. The list goes on.

We think FDR's cabinet was stuffed with Commies... Gaylord's was chock-a-block with Muzzie lickers.

Posted by: Anna Puma (HQCaR) at September 17, 2017 03:06 PM (NkMRl)

32 At no other time in human history would the Great Powers have suffered this pissant country to fuck with them. I blame Bush 42 and 44. That family is responsible for the death of millions.

Posted by: Grump928(C) at September 17, 2017 03:07 PM (LTHVh)

33 300 winmag -- 6.5 creedmoor -- 300 Weatherby Mag...

discuss.

Posted by: redc1c4 at September 17, 2017 03:07 PM (E8gJJ)

34 Billions to Iran?
Corker says it is totes OK.

Posted by: navybrat at September 17, 2017 03:08 PM (w7KSn)

35 We think FDR's cabinet was stuffed with Commies... Gaylord's was chock-a-block with Muzzie lickers.
---
Huma

Posted by: redc1c4 at September 17, 2017 03:08 PM (E8gJJ)

36 Gaylord could have at least destabilized Tehran for a bit if he had just been a bit Carter-esque and supported verbally the Green Revolution.

Nope. Couldn't be bothered the Anointed Lightworker, he was too busy toppling Cairo. Or getting a pedicure. I forget.

Posted by: Anna Puma (HQCaR) at September 17, 2017 03:09 PM (NkMRl)

37 >>>Posted by: redc1c4 at September 17, 2017 03:02 PM (E8gJJ)

AAAAAH! A #NightWalker.

But seriously, let that comment stand. The left attributes to us the sentiments that they openly say against us, in order to make us look bad. But that amounts to an admission that they know that they are evil.

Posted by: Steve and Cold Bear at September 17, 2017 03:13 PM (/qEW2)

38 Posted by: redc1c4 at September 17, 2017 03:02 PM (E8gJJ)

Got it.

Thanks.

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at September 17, 2017 03:13 PM (wYseH)

39 There is a third possibility...

Before I open door #3, what if I give you $100 instead?!

Posted by: Monty Hall at September 17, 2017 03:14 PM (H0quv)

40 Gaylord turned Tehran into a Monty Haul Dungeon. And there is a real uranium dragon.

Posted by: Anna Puma (HQCaR) at September 17, 2017 03:15 PM (NkMRl)

41 But this is super happy fun Sunday! Bad news on Sunday is icky.

*sulks*

Posted by: Pug Mahon at September 17, 2017 03:16 PM (Ahx4r)

42 Gaylord could have at least destabilized Tehran for a bit if he had just been a bit Carter-esque and supported verbally the Green Revolution.

Exactly. And you know how hard it is for me to keep my mouth shut!

Posted by: Barack Hussein Obama, Going Down As An Ex-President at September 17, 2017 03:16 PM (H0quv)

43 If we could stop the use of taxpayer funds going to our enemies both at home and abroad, most of our enemies would be without teeth. The world would certainly be more peaceful and safer.

Posted by: Locke Common at September 17, 2017 03:17 PM (IfokU)

44 For you Pug, cause I'm such a giver

https://youtu.be/58jjS_daWXU

Posted by: Anna Puma (HQCaR) at September 17, 2017 03:18 PM (NkMRl)

45 me to keep my mouth shut!

We know, we know since Reggie is always complimenting your mouth work...

Posted by: Anna Puma (HQCaR) at September 17, 2017 03:19 PM (NkMRl)

46
The best way to hurt Iran is to make America Great Again. Lead the way in oil drilling technology and fracking and share that tech with other countries. Make their oil worthless or worth less.

Certainly explore alternative energy - but without government intrusion. The free market will respond when the numbers make sense.

Posted by: Slippery Slope Salesman at September 17, 2017 03:20 PM (EgwCt)

47 We think FDR's cabinet was stuffed with Commies... Gaylord's was chock-a-block with Muzzie lickers.
---
Huma

Posted by: redc1c4

Debbie Wasserman-Schultz's boy-toy. It really is like a kink or fetish. Anal, lingerie, amputees, midgets. But for Democrats it's Muslim extremists.

Posted by: Steve and Cold Bear at September 17, 2017 03:20 PM (/qEW2)

48 There is a third possibility... that we hadn't even counted upon and we were both immediately arrested.

Posted by: Arlo Guthrie at September 17, 2017 03:20 PM (E8gJJ)

49 Debbie Wasserman-Schultz's boy-toy. It really is
like a kink or fetish. Anal, lingerie, amputees, midgets. But for
Democrats it's Muslim extremists.
Posted by: Steve and Cold Bear at September 17, 2017 03:20 PM (/qEW2)
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or is that Moose Slime extremities?

Posted by: Arlo Guthrie at September 17, 2017 03:21 PM (E8gJJ)

50 No moose, Kay in Maine and her Service Moose haven't strolled in. Yet.

Posted by: Anna Puma (HQCaR) at September 17, 2017 03:22 PM (NkMRl)

51 Posted by: Anna Puma (HQCaR) at September 17, 2017 03:18 PM (NkMRl)

Thanks, Anna.

bouncy, bouncy!

Posted by: Pug Mahon at September 17, 2017 03:22 PM (Ahx4r)

52 we all lookingforwardto not watching the Emmies tonight??

Posted by: Boulder terlit hobo at September 17, 2017 03:23 PM (IJRiV)

53 off aging hippie sock!

Posted by: redc1c4 at September 17, 2017 03:23 PM (E8gJJ)

54 Leave me out of this, thank you.

Posted by: Mooses everywhere at September 17, 2017 03:24 PM (2NqXo)

55 Jordan will stand in for Belgium when the Iranian Revolutionary Guard makes it move on Israel.
It will be epic, quick and end with nukes.

Thanks, Commie ridden Department of State and the Carter/Clinton/Bush/Obama Plague.

Posted by: Headless Body of Agnew at September 17, 2017 03:24 PM (e1mEI)

56 OT/ but could I ask you all for prayers for My Sister? She has a melanoma on her foot and has to have 2 toes amputated Tuesday... Praying that it hasn't spread...

Posted by: It's me donna at September 17, 2017 03:25 PM (O2RFr)

57 speaking of violent poasts, who do we have to kill to get an official gun thread around here once in awhile, instead of forever having to hijack an innocent thread?

and, as a side note, what happened to the rifle postal match? i'm sure Jim has some lame excuse like a hurricane in the neighborhood, or having to make a living, or some other sob story, but come on man, where are your priorities?

Posted by: redc1c4 at September 17, 2017 03:26 PM (E8gJJ)

58 Birds and Chiefs tied with bit more than 10 minutes to go

Posted by: Skip at September 17, 2017 03:26 PM (ghofu)

59 yikes Donna. I had a 'noma excised in 04.but didn't need to lose extremities. hope your sis gets through.

Posted by: Boulder terlit hobo at September 17, 2017 03:27 PM (IJRiV)

60 make America Great Again. Lead the way in oil drilling technology and fracking and share that tech with other countries. Make their oil worthless or worth less.

Share it with Canada, sure, but not everyone has oil.

Use this newfound, cheap energy. Just leave them behind, choking on the dust of dried camel dung.

Unleash America, Washington!

Posted by: t-bird at September 17, 2017 03:28 PM (7ulel)

61 Posted by: It's me donna at September 17, 2017 03:25 PM (O2RFr)

Absolutely. Sending prayers.

Posted by: Pug Mahon at September 17, 2017 03:28 PM (Ahx4r)

62
I used to hear about all the "young secular" citizens of Iran. But that doesn't seem to be going anywhere.
Posted by: Steve and Cold Bear

Let me tell you about all the "natural conservatives" of Mexico.

Posted by: Jeb! at September 17, 2017 03:29 PM (IqV8l)

63 Donna you have it, hope its smaller toes, bigger makes it tough to walk

Posted by: Skip at September 17, 2017 03:29 PM (ghofu)

64 we all looking forward to not watching the Emmies tonight??
Posted by: Boulder terlit hobo at September 17, 2017 03:23 PM (IJRiV)
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i'm also looking forward to NOT going over the hill to spectate, and to telling people tomorrow who gush about such things, that i didn't watch and don't care about the results.

sometimes it's still fun to live here.

Posted by: redc1c4 at September 17, 2017 03:29 PM (E8gJJ)

65 Donna you have it, hope its smaller toes, bigger makes it tough to walk

Thanks, it is...

Posted by: It's me donna at September 17, 2017 03:29 PM (O2RFr)

66 Jeb Bush will never be President.

Posted by: Boulder terlit hobo at September 17, 2017 03:29 PM (IJRiV)

67 "If we could stop the use of taxpayer funds going to our enemies both at home and abroad, most of our enemies would be without teeth. The world would certainly be more peaceful and safer."

reason #1 why congress kept passing continuing resolutions instead of a budget

Posted by: artemis at September 17, 2017 03:29 PM (AwPyG)

68
She has a melanoma on her foot and has to have 2 toes amputated Tuesday... Praying that it hasn't spread...

Posted by: It's me donna at September 17, 2017 03:25 PM (O2RFr)

Posted by: Zombie Bob Marley at September 17, 2017 03:30 PM (EgwCt)

69 we all lookingforwardto not watching the Emmies tonight??

Posted by: Boulder terlit hobo

Just out of curiosity, is there a single show left on TV that is not about gays? Haven't been keeping track.

Posted by: Steve and Cold Bear at September 17, 2017 03:32 PM (/qEW2)

70
4 times in US history has there been six presidents alive (former and current).

1861: Lincoln, Van Pelt, Tyler, Fillmore, Pierce and Buchanan

131 years later in 1993: Clinton, Ford, Nixon, Reagan, Bush, and Carter.

2001-2004: Bush Jr, Bush, Clinton, Ford, Reagan, and Carter.

Now: obama (spit), clinton, carter, Bush, Bush, and President Trump.

Bush and Carter will probably depart this year. Hope they take mccain, clinton, and obama with them. And ginsburg.

Posted by: Soothsayer On Ice! at September 17, 2017 03:32 PM (QSO6M)

71 Posted by: It's me donna at September 17, 2017 03:25 PM (O2RFr)

Done, sweetheart.

Posted by: Tammy al-Thor at September 17, 2017 03:32 PM (VXvC8)

72 03:30 PM (EgwCt)

Not cool.
Stay classy, brah.

Posted by: Pug Mahon at September 17, 2017 03:33 PM (Ahx4r)

73 42 Gaylord could have at least destabilized Tehran for a bit if he had just been a bit Carter-esque and supported verbally the Green Revolution.

Exactly. And you know how hard it is for me to keep my mouth shut!

Posted by: Barack Hussein Obama, Going Down As An Ex-President at September 17, 2017 03:16 PM (H0quv)

When it involves freedom and liberty you're as quiet as a church mouse.

Posted by: buzzion at September 17, 2017 03:34 PM (cAnNx)

74 There was a President Van Pelt?

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at September 17, 2017 03:35 PM (IqV8l)

75

Yeah. Linus.

Posted by: Soothsayer On Ice! at September 17, 2017 03:36 PM (QSO6M)

76 Let me tell you about all the "natural conservatives" of Mexico.

Posted by: Jeb!

*snort* there were even some members of the relatively conservative Southern Baptist Convention who bought into that sh*t.

Posted by: Steve and Cold Bear at September 17, 2017 03:37 PM (/qEW2)

77 Stay classy, brah.

Posted by: Pug Mahon at September 17, 2017 03:33 PM (Ahx4r)

Stupid laptop keyboard hits post sometimes on it's own. Anyway Bob Marley did nothing about the melanoma on his foot and sought 'alternative' therapy against medical advice.

He would probably still be alive today if he had been willing to follow medical advice. I had a melanoma carved out of my wrist over four decades ago. Ugly scar eventually disappeared.

Posted by: Slippery Slope Salesman at September 17, 2017 03:37 PM (EgwCt)

78 we all lookingforwardto not watching the Emmies tonight??

What does 'Emmy' even mean, I suddenly wonder?

Huh. Couldn't find it with a quick cruise to wikipedia nor at emmyawards.com. And then lack of interest set in...

Posted by: t-bird at September 17, 2017 03:37 PM (BsIi9)

79 Let's just say that Ex-Prez'nit Cock-Curious' first appointment with Satan on that magic day when he finally shuffles off this mortal coil will be . . . interesting.

And then, happily, eternal.

Posted by: Sharkman at September 17, 2017 03:38 PM (xiNUB)

80

what's funny is there seems to be no interest to take a photo of this truly Historic occasion with these 6 living presidents

because Trump, I guess

Posted by: Soothsayer On Ice! at September 17, 2017 03:40 PM (QSO6M)

81 Posted by: Slippery Slope Salesman at September 17, 2017 03:37 PM (EgwCt

Sorry, sir. I thought some dickweed was being a dickweed. After I hit "post" I began to consider context.

*offers fistbump*

Posted by: Pug Mahon at September 17, 2017 03:40 PM (Ahx4r)

82 There is a third possibility, that they knew quite well that Hezbollah would be energized and funded, and that was part of the plan.

I think after 2 terms of Preznit Joo-hater, this should be fairly obvious.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at September 17, 2017 03:40 PM (EZebt)

83
What does 'Emmy' even mean, I suddenly wonder?

M.E.

It's all about ME!

Posted by: TV at September 17, 2017 03:41 PM (IqV8l)

84 So the United States government is into S&M.

Always wondered why people pay to have pain inflicted on themselves.

Posted by: Jack Sock at September 17, 2017 03:41 PM (LuKE7)

85 What does 'Emmy' even mean, I suddenly wonder?

Emmy is the diminutive of emesis. which is what these stupid awards shows induce.

Posted by: Pug Mahon at September 17, 2017 03:42 PM (Ahx4r)

86 It's me donna,

Your sister and all of your family are in my prayers. Hope the operation goes well.

Posted by: colfax mingo at September 17, 2017 03:42 PM (V8TVq)

87 When Mt. Rushmore is renamed to Peak Obama, the Big Four will be fashioned into trannies with hammer and dynamite and you will like it.

Posted by: Fritz at September 17, 2017 03:43 PM (8flQp)

88 Chiefs have broken this open, well good game for 3 quarters

Posted by: Skip at September 17, 2017 03:45 PM (ghofu)

89 I hope more of the diehards decide to stop watching the NFL. Don't hold against them for not doing so though. Thinking that college football could be their nicotine patch.

Posted by: Jack Sock at September 17, 2017 03:45 PM (LuKE7)

90

Are the Chefs the "it" team this year?

The "cinderella" team?

Posted by: Soothsayer On Ice! at September 17, 2017 03:45 PM (QSO6M)

91

Are we gonna hear how no one "respected" the Chefs all season?

Posted by: Soothsayer On Ice! at September 17, 2017 03:46 PM (QSO6M)

92 90

Are the Chefs the "it" team this year?

The "cinderella" team?

Posted by: Soothsayer On Ice! at September 17, 2017 03:45 PM (QSO6M

.500 by November.

Posted by: buzzion at September 17, 2017 03:46 PM (cAnNx)

93
oh look, adrian peterson plays for the saints now

ho hum

Posted by: Soothsayer On Ice! at September 17, 2017 03:47 PM (QSO6M)

94 The GOPe Republicans like Corker share a lot of blame as well.

It seems clear to me these guys needed a backdoor way to give Obama a treaty while getting to vote against it.

Posted by: cosmic at September 17, 2017 03:47 PM (LHzKO)

95 According to IDF assessments, ..., the group has spread its troops across the entire Middle East and is hurting financially.
************************

What they need is a CA-130 loaded with Benjamin and Hillary's uranium diverted to them.

For starters.

Yeah, we're going to leave the 130 for them.

Posted by: gNewt at September 17, 2017 03:48 PM (l513m)

96 4 times in US history has there been six presidents alive (former and current).

Posted by: Soothsayer On Ice!
________

What about when Cleveland was alive? Starting in 1983, you count him twice.

And what about all those presidents of the Continental Congress?

And am I the only person who thought (however briefly) that Lincoln died because he got a spear thrown into his back?

Posted by: FireHorse at September 17, 2017 03:48 PM (zkGZ8)

97 When Mt. Rushmore is renamed to Peak Obama,

I imagine, instead, a Parks Service restroom at the base of Rushmore with four stalls: Wilson, FDR, LBJ, and Obama.

Posted by: t-bird at September 17, 2017 03:49 PM (7ulel)

98 Benjamins

Posted by: gNewt at September 17, 2017 03:49 PM (l513m)

99 Somebody told me BHO enjoys back doors.

Posted by: colfax mingo at September 17, 2017 03:50 PM (V8TVq)

100
What about when Cleveland was alive? Starting in 1983, you count him twice.

This would've made a great episode of Sliders.

Posted by: Soothsayer On Ice! at September 17, 2017 03:50 PM (QSO6M)

101 Where would Hezbollah possibly get its hands on a pallet of unmarked bills?

Posted by: The Gipper Lives at September 17, 2017 03:51 PM (Ndje9)

102 Amazing to me that people continue to venerate Obama Pajama Humperdoodle, when the Iran deal is so bad. People's ability to self deceive is beyond belief.

Posted by: Gumdrop Gorilla at September 17, 2017 03:51 PM (g/2WM)

103 I imagine, instead, a Parks Service restroom at the base of Rushmore with four stalls: Wilson, FDR, LBJ, and Obama.

Posted by: t-bird
________

Four bathrooms -- like all those old buildings in the South -- great tribute to Wilson right there!

Posted by: FireHorse at September 17, 2017 03:52 PM (zkGZ8)

104 HERE's the etymology of emmy:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Academy_of_
Television_Arts_%26_Sciences

The name "Emmy" was derived from "Immy," a nickname for the image orthicon camera tube, which was instrumental in the development of modern television. The word was feminized as "Emmy" to complement the design chosen for the statuette, which depicted a winged, idealized woman holding an atom.

And I just found out I'm hosting. And I'm drunk and naked in bed in NY. I'll never get there on time.

Posted by: Steve and Cold Bear at September 17, 2017 03:52 PM (/qEW2)

105 Somebody told me BHO enjoys back doors.

===

likes to be Sonobied, now and again

Posted by: runner at September 17, 2017 03:52 PM (QC/4S)

106 Ex-President Cock-Curious

It would be so funny to hear that sneak onto the air. It says nothing until you think for a second.

Posted by: t-bird at September 17, 2017 03:52 PM (7ulel)

107 96---What about when Cleveland was alive? Starting in 1983, you count him twice.

Posted by: FireHorse at September 17, 2017 03:48 PM (zkGZ

-------------------------
You could also count him twice on account of girth.
Or maybe not, since by that method you'd have to count Taft 4 or 5 times.

Posted by: Margarita DeVille at September 17, 2017 03:53 PM (0jtPF)

108 He wants to be king of the world, Ma.

Posted by: Aetius451AD

Obama has forgotten that Satan does not like competitors for that crown.

Posted by: Sharkman at September 17, 2017 03:54 PM (xiNUB)

109 So, I was watching a Chicago Bears game, and I was bored to near death. Thank the heavens for redzone.

Posted by: Fritz at September 17, 2017 03:54 PM (8flQp)

110 a nickname for the image orthicon camera tube

?!! I've got to look that up. Never would have suspected something like that as the origin.

Posted by: t-bird at September 17, 2017 03:55 PM (pszv/)

111 People's ability to self deceive is beyond belief.

Posted by: Gumdrop Gorilla
________

That's one thing I've never been go-- ...

... ah-so. OK, let me get back to you.

Posted by: FireHorse at September 17, 2017 03:55 PM (zkGZ8)

112 I've had that types-deletes-wait-no-
ohfuckimeanttohitdelete moment a few times here.

Speaking of, I found a photograph of Slippery Slope Salesman
twitter.com/TWArchives/status/908582438582005760

Posted by: boulder terlit hobo at September 17, 2017 03:56 PM (5bz7Q)

113 104---And I just found out I'm hosting.....
Posted by: Steve and Cold Bear at September 17, 2017 03:52 PM (/qEW2)
---------------------------------
Ooooh, goodie!
You can work Nazi salutes and the word "cockholster" into your routine! It'll be soooo cool!

Posted by: Margarita DeVille at September 17, 2017 03:56 PM (0jtPF)

114 It's also no coincidence that the Norks are making such quick progress on their nukes after the Iranians got the green light from Comrade O.

Thanks, Barry. You're the greatest traitor in American History. Gen. Arnold, the Rosenbergs, Hiss--they were all amateurs compared to you.

Posted by: The Gipper Lives at September 17, 2017 03:57 PM (Ndje9)

115 Hopefully the race baiters will read the history of Borglum, the Mt Rushmore sculptor. They will read more into it than is true and demand that Mt Rushmore be destroyed. Reveals their insanity is the best defense.

Posted by: Jack Sock at September 17, 2017 03:57 PM (LuKE7)

116 Chiefs have broken this open, well good game for 3 quarters

Posted by: Skip at September 17, 2017 03:45 PM (ghofu)

I had no illusions that the Eagles were going to be 2-0 starting the season on the road. Good enough game, considering.

They could even the score a little but it's probably over.

Posted by: Slippery Slope Salesman at September 17, 2017 03:58 PM (EgwCt)

117 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Video_camera_tube

Absolutely fascinating. I will be nerding out for a bit and beg giving the Academy a little "well-done" nod.

Posted by: t-bird at September 17, 2017 03:59 PM (tIhIY)

118 Amazing to me that people continue to venerate Obama Pajama Humperdoodle, when the Iran deal is so bad. People's ability to self deceive is beyond belief.

Posted by: Gumdrop Gorilla

I think it may be akin to the idea of penance via self flagellation. I must really be penitent if I'm whipping myself like this.

I think liberals must think things like I must really be non-bigoted if I can support a president so horrible, just because he is black. Or I must really be atoning for my toxic masculinity if I as a male am vocally supporting Hillary and denouncing men who don't as sexist pigs.

Posted by: Steve and Cold Bear at September 17, 2017 04:02 PM (/qEW2)

119 The NFL is like the ex-girlfriend who gave you crabs; you keep reconsidering a hookup because crabs is nothing compared to HIV.

Posted by: Fritz at September 17, 2017 04:04 PM (8flQp)

120 I've had that types-deletes-wait-no-
ohfuckimeanttohitdelete moment a few times here.

Posted by: boulder terlit hobo at September 17, 2017 03:56 PM (5bz7Q)

It self posted as I was thinking, I went 'shit' then - remembering the story of Bob Marley -- thought maybe that's all that needed to be said. He rejected medical opinion, did nothing and lost his life.

Sure, a couple toes are important, but life is more.

Posted by: Slippery Slope Salesman at September 17, 2017 04:04 PM (EgwCt)

121 24 I have always said Barak wasn't a Muzzy, he's a Lefty, but has always had a soft spot for his childhood religion.
Posted by: Skip at September 17, 2017 02:55 PM (ghofu)

I've found myself thinking on this. Obama's strange...alliance?...with Islam. While also saying it is an ideology that needs to change. I've wondered if there is some weird way he has conflated his father & Islam...subconciously. I'm no therapist, but on the surface, it's non-sensical. Just like his parting shot at Israel.

There is the messiah meglomaniac issue. He wants to be the International Community Organizer, so head of UN seems perfect. I don't know the requirements, but he always gets around silly rules. Like the Constitution.

Posted by: Gumdrop Gorilla at September 17, 2017 04:07 PM (g/2WM)

122 It self posted as I was thinking, I went 'shit'...
---
at least you didn't wind up in The Barrel because of the italics, so you have *that* going for you...

Posted by: redc1c4 at September 17, 2017 04:09 PM (E8gJJ)

123 the problem shit head is going to run into with being GenSec is that he is, supposedly, an American.

i don't see the other members going for one these days, even if it's him.

maybe if he renounced his citizenship?

Posted by: redc1c4 at September 17, 2017 04:12 PM (E8gJJ)

124 Fritz

Maybe you need to refine your search for GFs! Where u find in' them skanks?

Posted by: mnw at September 17, 2017 04:12 PM (Amey3)

125 willowed?

/me goes upstairs to check

Posted by: redc1c4 at September 17, 2017 04:13 PM (E8gJJ)

126 ValJar is the one to watch. She's been quiet. Too quiet. Makes me nervous.

Posted by: Count de Monet at September 17, 2017 04:14 PM (JO9+V)

127 I've found myself thinking on this. Obama's strange...alliance?...with Islam. While also saying it is an ideology that needs to change. I've wondered if there is some weird way he has conflated his father & Islam...subconciously. I'm no therapist, but on the surface, it's non-sensical. Just like his parting shot at Israel.

...

Posted by: Gumdrop Gorilla

Ok, you've piqued my curiosity. Did he ever say it needed to change? All I can recall of him is "the most beautiful sound is the Muslim call to prayer", "the future does not belong to those who slander the Prophet", "Get off your high horse, remember the Crusades", kissing the King Saud's ring, saying America was the largest Muslim nation, saying that terrorists weren't "true" Muslims (instead of suggesting that there were ideological problems within Islam).

Posted by: Steve and Cold Bear at September 17, 2017 04:14 PM (/qEW2)

128 Posted by: redc1c4 at September 17, 2017 04:12

IIRC the SecGen cannot be from any country that is a permanent member of the Security Council according to the UN Charter.

Posted by: Farmer at September 17, 2017 04:19 PM (lfXAE)

129 You can hijack/redirect any thread, except the food.

Posted by: mnw at September 17, 2017 04:19 PM (Amey3)

130 So once the US quits the UN, Obama is wide open there, right?
Or, maybe we can trick him into renouncing citizenship, then pull his passport tout-de-suite, and boom, Philip Nolan.

Posted by: Stringer Davis at September 17, 2017 04:21 PM (H5rtT)

131 then pull his passport tout-de-suite, and boom, Philip Nolan.

Wasn't he The Man Without a Count.... hey, is this some sort of joke?

Posted by: Caitlyn Jenner at September 17, 2017 04:27 PM (7ulel)

132 maybe if he renounced his citizenship?

Posted by: redc1c4 at September 17, 2017 04:12 PM (E8gJJ)

He will suddenly rediscover his Indonesian passport.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at September 17, 2017 04:28 PM (EkNES)

133 Help me, Spock.

Posted by: Abraham Lincoln at September 17, 2017 04:28 PM (LTHVh)

134 Posted by: Steve and Cold Bear at September 17, 2017 04:14 PM (/qEW2)

Yes, I remember b/c I was shocked. It was a UN meeting, and a pic accompanied the article. It was when I was solely reading European sites, so I don't know if it hit American news. He was careful in his wording, but it was about Islam...no 2 ways about it. He substituted the word ideology iirc. The Islamic countries just shrug criticisms off...don't really care IMO. Some are more moderate than others obviously, but the violent ones don't care what Obamarama says.

Obama always had a rather naive way of viewing the world. I don't know if he thought the Iran deal was buying him influence...I don't know wth was going on there. But it was insane as a deal.

Posted by: Gumdrop Gorilla at September 17, 2017 04:29 PM (g/2WM)

135 Posted by: Steve and Cold Bear at September 17, 2017 04:14 PM (/qEW2)

The other things you mentioned him saying...yea, they are such distorted statements. That's why I've given more thought to his father. Does he feel talking bad about Islam is the same as denigrating his father? Subconciously, of course.

I think at the UN, he was speaking of the most extreme views of Islam, but I don't know what that means...where he draws the line.

Posted by: Gumdrop Gorilla at September 17, 2017 04:35 PM (g/2WM)

136 IIRC the SecGen cannot be from any country that is a permanent member of the Security Council according to the UN Charter.

Obama will then claim to be Kenyan. Boom. In.

Posted by: boulder terlit hobo at September 17, 2017 05:17 PM (5bz7Q)

137 Third option, definitely.

Obama actively wanted to promote fundamental Islamist regimes worldwide, and a major part of that was funding Iran and guiding them toward realizing their nuclear ambitions.

The most vile and malignant individual to ever occupy the White House, by a long margin. Think of how long we have been paying the price for Carter's fecklessness in Panama and Iran. Now think of how long we will pay the price for Obama's treasonous acts.

At a minimum his acts will with near certainty usher in war with Iran at some point, likely on a global scale. Hezbollah is just the warm-up promotional act.

Posted by: phineas gage at September 17, 2017 05:19 PM (ALDN3)

138 It's been asked before, and I'll ask it again:

If Obama wasn't an enemy of America, what would he have done differently with regards to Iran?

Posted by: Bea Arthur's Dick at September 17, 2017 05:28 PM (jWe5r)

139 All countries are free to establish there trade partners as they see fit.

The US can start by banning trade with Iran and barring travel by US citizens to Iran.

And choose to Levy an import tariff on other countries that trade with Iran proportional to their share of Iran's imports as determined by the US. Maybe start the tariff easy, just the tip of 1%, adding 1% per month until the tariff equals the estimated share of Iran's imports.

Maybe bar entry to the US of any who show an Iranian visa in their passport or known visitation, including diplomats. UN delegates from Iran may stay in the compound as long as they want, but if they set foot outside it they are persona non grata.

If any other country doesn't like it they may respond in kind or any other way they choose.

Posted by: Burnt Toast at September 17, 2017 05:29 PM (IWbvi)

140 'The US can start by banning trade with Iran and barring travel by US citizens to Iran.'

Even before that they should immediately freeze all Iranian assets in American banks. And the so-called deal should be declared non-operative immediately. Not another dime. Let them cry about it.

I don't know why Trump has not done this, but then again I don't understand much of what he is doing these days.

Posted by: phineas gage at September 17, 2017 05:34 PM (ALDN3)

141 Don't forget to thank Bob Corker!

Posted by: davedavarf at September 17, 2017 06:02 PM (BLayO)

142 Obama wasn't ignorant, he wants to hurt the U.S. and Israel. How patently obvious.

Posted by: Alvin Mullins at September 17, 2017 07:44 PM (5Oaoe)

143 Don't forget, McConnell, Corker and the rest of the cowardly GOP Senate with the exception of Tom Cotton, is complicit in this deal too.

Posted by: Dantes at September 18, 2017 01:36 PM (fVKtH)

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