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The Deep State Through The Eyes Of A NeverTrumper...
I like Matt Taibbi's writing style, and he certainly sees at least some of the many issues, but he also falls into the elitist trap of lazy ignorance of the disconnect between America and the coastal elites. That of course manifests in most of the pompous asses as slobbering, drooling, NeverTrump blather.
This article is worth a read, because he correctly identifies the dangers of a deep state and the power inherent in an unelected bureaucracy that feels a sense of entitlement and superiority over the citizens of the country it is supposed to serve and be subordinate to! We're in a permanent coupMy discomfort in the last few years, first with Russiagate and now with Ukrainegate and impeachment, stems from the belief that the people pushing hardest for Trump’s early removal are more dangerous than Trump. Many Americans don’t see this because they’re not used to waking up in a country where you’re not sure who the president will be by nightfall. They don’t understand that this predicament is worse than having a bad president. The Trump presidency is the first to reveal a full-blown schism between the intelligence community and the White House. Senior figures in the CIA, NSA, FBI and other agencies made an open break from their would-be boss before Trump’s inauguration, commencing a public war of leaks that has not stopped.But he also falls into the trap of accepting the innuendo and supposition that Trump is --OF COURSE! -- a crook and corrupt.
That's too bad, especially in light of his experience in parts of the world that are much less free...whose idea of liberty is nonexistent.
And this is good stuff...Russiagate birthed a whole brand of politics, a government-in-exile, which prosecuted its case against Trump via a constant stream of “approved” leaks, partisans in congress, and an increasingly unified and thematically consistent set of commercial news outlets. These mechanisms have been transplanted now onto the Ukrainegate drama. It’s the same people beating the public drums, with the messaging run out of the same congressional committees, through the same Nadlers, Schiffs, and Swalwells. The same news outlets are on full alert. The sidelined “intel chiefs” are once again playing central roles in making the public case. Comey says “we may now be at a point” where impeachment is necessary. Brennan, with unintentional irony, says the United States is “no longer a democracy.” Clapper says the Ukraine whistleblower complaint is “one of the most credible” he’s seen.Amazing that the media are so willing to accept the blatant politicking and obvious partisan spin of the heads of the deep state, yet send legions of ignorant "journalists" to the stacks and phones whenever President Trump or his defenders say pretty much anything. Hat Tips: Ian S, Lizzy, clutch
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Fresh.
Posted by: Infidel at October 13, 2019 12:18 PM (OM4Ma)
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New thread! Thank God.
Posted by: Insomniac at October 13, 2019 12:19 PM (NWiLs)
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I read about this yesterday. We are in dangerous territory.
Posted by: Infidel at October 13, 2019 12:20 PM (OM4Ma)
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If Trump can hang onto power for the next 5 years, the security agencies have *got* to be cleansed. Which probably means firing everyone who was hired more than 3 years ago.
Posted by: Tom Servo at October 13, 2019 12:20 PM (V2Yro)
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If Trump can hang onto power for the next 5 years, the security agencies have *got* to be cleansed. Which probably means firing everyone who was hired more than 3 years ago.
Posted by: Tom Servo at October 13, 2019 12:20 PM (V2Yro)
Yup
Posted by: Tom Servo at October 13, 2019 12:20 PM (V2Yro)
Yup
Posted by: Nevergiveup at October 13, 2019 12:21 PM (85Gof)
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But he also falls into the trap of accepting the innuendo and supposition that Trump is --OF COURSE! -- a crook and corrupt.
I believe that's known as a golden parachute. Well, maybe a brown one.
I believe that's known as a golden parachute. Well, maybe a brown one.
Posted by: Notorious BFD at October 13, 2019 12:21 PM (EgshT)
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THE CONSERVATIVE CASE FOR PERMANENT COUPS
Posted by: Lurking Lurker - Not In My Purview at October 13, 2019 12:23 PM (FiUMj)
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twofer nood?
Posted by: Infidel at October 13, 2019 12:24 PM (OM4Ma)
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These people don't really give a shit about Trump. What they give a shit about is deplorables having any say in how things are run. They don't want Trump dead, they want YOU dead.
Posted by: Lurking Lurker - Not In My Purview at October 13, 2019 12:24 PM (FiUMj)
Posted by: Notorious BFD at October 13, 2019 12:26 PM (EgshT)
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Watching MTP with Chuck Todd. What a partisan hack! Every statement, every question, laden with his TDS.
Posted by: Les Kinetic at October 13, 2019 12:27 PM (4ZE6o)
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Posted earlier, somewhat On-topic:
Welp, that was interesting in a "may you live in interesting times" sort of way.
Earlier, the delightful and athletic Mrs naturalfake wanted to go for a walk in a natural preserve, so off we went.
Just got back.
While we were walking, I was talking to the beautiful and erudite Mrs naturalfake about the Trump VS China situation, when suddenly a tall, skinny xerson in antifa drag stepped out of a path ahead,
stared at me and put a finger to xis scarf covered lips a said "Shhhhhh!".
I stared back and made the brilliant retort, "Huh?"
Again with the finger to lips, "Shhhh!"
As we approached, I noticed back a little further down the path was a group of 10-15 antifatards.
So, I just laughed at the Shuish Fuhrer and said, "Okay, crazy person."
And we continued on our way.
At which point, Mrs naturalfake angrily said to me, "What are you doing? Don't talk to crazy people!" and some more elaboration on that.
And, I had to agree cuz one she was with me and that might've put her in danger and two, if they had gotten pissed off, no way I could've taken on a dozen on so.
Thinking on it as we drove back home, I said - "I'm sure they're probably here for Trump's rally, this week and making plans. But, here in our town, if we're getting home grown antifa nuts...I don't know things may really be getting bad."
And showing why I love her, the practical and sensible Mrs naturalfake said -
"Well, we can't do anything about that. But, what we can do is keeping practicing shooting and be prepared. Preparation's better than worrying."
I still can't believe antifa's getting a free run. Hopefully, this batch will be on the receiving end of a hickory shampoo should they try to disrupt the Trump rally this week.
Welp, that was interesting in a "may you live in interesting times" sort of way.
Earlier, the delightful and athletic Mrs naturalfake wanted to go for a walk in a natural preserve, so off we went.
Just got back.
While we were walking, I was talking to the beautiful and erudite Mrs naturalfake about the Trump VS China situation, when suddenly a tall, skinny xerson in antifa drag stepped out of a path ahead,
stared at me and put a finger to xis scarf covered lips a said "Shhhhhh!".
I stared back and made the brilliant retort, "Huh?"
Again with the finger to lips, "Shhhh!"
As we approached, I noticed back a little further down the path was a group of 10-15 antifatards.
So, I just laughed at the Shuish Fuhrer and said, "Okay, crazy person."
And we continued on our way.
At which point, Mrs naturalfake angrily said to me, "What are you doing? Don't talk to crazy people!" and some more elaboration on that.
And, I had to agree cuz one she was with me and that might've put her in danger and two, if they had gotten pissed off, no way I could've taken on a dozen on so.
Thinking on it as we drove back home, I said - "I'm sure they're probably here for Trump's rally, this week and making plans. But, here in our town, if we're getting home grown antifa nuts...I don't know things may really be getting bad."
And showing why I love her, the practical and sensible Mrs naturalfake said -
"Well, we can't do anything about that. But, what we can do is keeping practicing shooting and be prepared. Preparation's better than worrying."
I still can't believe antifa's getting a free run. Hopefully, this batch will be on the receiving end of a hickory shampoo should they try to disrupt the Trump rally this week.
Posted by: naturalfake at October 13, 2019 12:27 PM (XCfh1)
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That guy that sez WASTF is correct
Posted by: Zeera BMGG Books Make Great Gifts at October 13, 2019 12:28 PM (V6Xrh)
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"permanent coup" describes it pretty well!
They have met zero resistance from the press, and just the opposite.. the MSM have been willing co-conspirators!
I do not have high hopes for the future of this country right now.
They have met zero resistance from the press, and just the opposite.. the MSM have been willing co-conspirators!
I do not have high hopes for the future of this country right now.
Posted by: Chi-Town Jerry at October 13, 2019 12:30 PM (438dO)
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Gonna be a be a bumpy 13 months
Posted by: Zeera BMGG Books Make Great Gifts at October 13, 2019 12:30 PM (V6Xrh)
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Everyone should go back and read the previous post by WeirdDave. It's one of the most powerful and heartfelt things I've ever read. Too bad it got stomped.
Posted by: Empire1 at October 13, 2019 12:30 PM (F8mMa)
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at which point Americans will get to experience the joys of their
political futures being decided by phone calls to generals and police
chiefs.
the joys of the rare opportunity to shoot some assholes.
political futures being decided by phone calls to generals and police
chiefs.
the joys of the rare opportunity to shoot some assholes.
Posted by: DaveA at October 13, 2019 12:31 PM (FhXTo)
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If Trump can hang onto power for the next 5 years, the security agencies have *got* to be cleansed. Which probably means firing everyone who was hired more than 3 years ago.
Posted by: Tom Servo at October 13, 2019 12:20 PM (V2Yro)
I suppose it wouldn't be legal, but every single gov't employee hired the Oblabla Administration should probably be fired.
Or at the very least shipped off to the least important, most isolated from DC office in their particular agency.
Posted by: Tom Servo at October 13, 2019 12:20 PM (V2Yro)
I suppose it wouldn't be legal, but every single gov't employee hired the Oblabla Administration should probably be fired.
Or at the very least shipped off to the least important, most isolated from DC office in their particular agency.
Posted by: naturalfake at October 13, 2019 12:31 PM (XCfh1)
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Taibbi is an astute reporter, for all of Trump hatred.
He also lived in Russia for years (writing for the notorious Exile newspaper), and was quick to call BS on the whole Russian collusion story, since he knew how the Russian government functioned, and the collusion story was inconsistent with how the Russian government behaves.
He also lived in Russia for years (writing for the notorious Exile newspaper), and was quick to call BS on the whole Russian collusion story, since he knew how the Russian government functioned, and the collusion story was inconsistent with how the Russian government behaves.
Posted by: The ARC of History! at October 13, 2019 12:34 PM (I2/tG)
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Matt Taibbi is too intelligent not to see the Deep State and their media lackeys ( or is it the other way around?) for the lowlifes that they are, yet he just can't bring himself to turn that final corner...he clings to the handle of that escape hatch labelled "BUT ORANGEMAN STILL BAD!!"
Posted by: JoeF. at October 13, 2019 12:36 PM (NFEMn)
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We need to go from "It's a Permanent Coup" to "It's a failed Permanent Coup" and then to "It's a Failed Bloody Permanent Coup".
Time to get violent with these assholes.
Time to get violent with these assholes.
Posted by: Hairyback Guy at October 13, 2019 12:37 PM (Z+IKu)
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It amazes me that we are in the middle of a Constitutional Crises, yet no one will call it that.
We have one party, in the House of Representatives, that has blatantly abused their powers, to try to overthrow the last election.
They have been after impeachment since he was elected, THEY TOLD US SO.
Meanwhile, they are spending so much time on a witchhunt, that they are not doing their Constitutionally mandated duty, of funding the Government itself.
We have one party, in the House of Representatives, that has blatantly abused their powers, to try to overthrow the last election.
They have been after impeachment since he was elected, THEY TOLD US SO.
Meanwhile, they are spending so much time on a witchhunt, that they are not doing their Constitutionally mandated duty, of funding the Government itself.
Posted by: Don Q at October 13, 2019 12:37 PM (NgKpN)
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He also lived in Russia for years (writing for the notorious Exile newspaper), and was quick to call BS on the whole Russian collusion story
Needless to say, Taibbi can read and speak Russian fluently, which gives him a considerable advantage over other "journalists", who can only repeat what the Deep State was telling them. Taibbi can actually call up sources in Moscow, and ask them what is going on.
Needless to say, Taibbi can read and speak Russian fluently, which gives him a considerable advantage over other "journalists", who can only repeat what the Deep State was telling them. Taibbi can actually call up sources in Moscow, and ask them what is going on.
Posted by: The ARC of History! at October 13, 2019 12:38 PM (I2/tG)
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"permanent coup" describes it pretty well!
They have met zero resistance from the press, and just the opposite.. the MSM have been willing co-conspirators!
I do not have high hopes for the future of this country right now.
Posted by: Chi-Town Jerry at October 13, 2019 12:30 PM (438dO)
Also, what's this? The fourth week in a row where that stupid Ukraine phone call dominates the Sunday News shows?
I have never seen the media make so much of so little...and yet here we are.
They have met zero resistance from the press, and just the opposite.. the MSM have been willing co-conspirators!
I do not have high hopes for the future of this country right now.
Posted by: Chi-Town Jerry at October 13, 2019 12:30 PM (438dO)
Also, what's this? The fourth week in a row where that stupid Ukraine phone call dominates the Sunday News shows?
I have never seen the media make so much of so little...and yet here we are.
Posted by: JoeF. at October 13, 2019 12:38 PM (NFEMn)
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Someone, somewhere in the federal bureaucracy must tell Trump about the power of 'reorganization in the federal system.
Trump can (and should have already) reorganized many of the Federal departments.
He can do reduction in force (RIF's)that , essentially, cause ever last position in a department to be in jeopardy.
Let the bureaucrats feel reality. Once.
Trump can (and should have already) reorganized many of the Federal departments.
He can do reduction in force (RIF's)that , essentially, cause ever last position in a department to be in jeopardy.
Let the bureaucrats feel reality. Once.
Posted by: Voter theater. at October 13, 2019 12:39 PM (5BVHO)
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Sunday news shows?The Sunday circle jerk more like it
Posted by: steevy at October 13, 2019 12:42 PM (KNsKs)
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Ukrainegate is simple: PT asked for a "favor" to look into the 2016 US election via corruption In Zelenskyy's country. That's why MSM tries to link the favor to Biden, not the real issue. Ukraine already found two politicians guilty of that corruption. One, an MP named Serhiy Leshchenko, had a fellowship w the National Endowment for Democracy in 2014. NED is funded by Congress and is easily linked to the CIA. So, if Leshchenko created the Black Ledger that falsely incriminated Manafort and Leshchenko and can be linked to CIA (and, possibly, MI6 through a previous fellowship he had at the John Smith Trust) both the US and Ukraine have a serious problem.
Posted by: Ever at October 13, 2019 12:42 PM (ZZDMQ)
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17 at which point Americans will get to experience the joys of their
political futures being decided by phone calls to generals and police
chiefs.
the joys of the rare opportunity to shoot some assholes.
Posted by: DaveA at October 13, 2019 12:31 PM (FhXTo)
Don't kid yourself - there are people with weapons who think WE'RE the assholes that need shootin'. Some of them are LEOs.
political futures being decided by phone calls to generals and police
chiefs.
the joys of the rare opportunity to shoot some assholes.
Posted by: DaveA at October 13, 2019 12:31 PM (FhXTo)
Don't kid yourself - there are people with weapons who think WE'RE the assholes that need shootin'. Some of them are LEOs.
Posted by: Insomniac at October 13, 2019 12:43 PM (NWiLs)
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Naturalflake...would that rally be on the 15th? Just curious
Posted by: Krusty at October 13, 2019 12:43 PM (pK18g)
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Whenever I'm waiting in line to pay I always look to see if Melania is on the covers of any mags. Never saw one until yesterday along with a bunch of negative quotes about the White House and administration. All probably lies and I wonder if this is another angle they're trying to spread the Trump hate.
Posted by: dartist at October 13, 2019 12:43 PM (K22Va)
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I'll have to take issue with your final sentence CBD. IMO the media is not just 'willing to accept the deep state lies', they are ghost writing or editing the lies and they consider themselves to be serving the highest good by doing this.
These media folks are not about publishing facts, but about directing the narrative to help their protagonists against their perceived villains. Until we fully accept this we are hamstringing ourselves in fighting the propaganda arm of the neo-communists.
These media folks are not about publishing facts, but about directing the narrative to help their protagonists against their perceived villains. Until we fully accept this we are hamstringing ourselves in fighting the propaganda arm of the neo-communists.
Posted by: PaleRider is simply irredeemable at October 13, 2019 12:44 PM (cDw3P)
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So MT walks right up to the line, sees the line, recognizes the line for what it is - a descent into anarchy - and makes excuses as to why he can't join the Deplorables in fighting that anarchy.
"Those people" - also known as normal everyday Americans, are too icky to rub elbows with, better to throw his lot in with the revolution. He thinks they're going to win, and he wants to be eaten last.
"Those people" - also known as normal everyday Americans, are too icky to rub elbows with, better to throw his lot in with the revolution. He thinks they're going to win, and he wants to be eaten last.
Posted by: Boots at October 13, 2019 12:46 PM (oGBso)
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Also, what's this? The fourth week in a row where that stupid Ukraine phone call dominates the Sunday News shows?
I have never seen the media make so much of so little...and yet here we are.
Posted by: JoeF. at October 13, 2019 12:38 PM (NFEMn)
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Ukraine "Who Phone?" is the last corner for the Dems and their MSM confederates. "Racist!" has already played out. Brennan has called out for more "whistleblowers". Dead horses, beaten to a pulp, litter the battle field. And SOON! come the reports and indictments. I also wonder how many sons and daughters of high-level MSM types are on Ukrainian boards of directors. Skin in the game.
I have never seen the media make so much of so little...and yet here we are.
Posted by: JoeF. at October 13, 2019 12:38 PM (NFEMn)
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Ukraine "Who Phone?" is the last corner for the Dems and their MSM confederates. "Racist!" has already played out. Brennan has called out for more "whistleblowers". Dead horses, beaten to a pulp, litter the battle field. And SOON! come the reports and indictments. I also wonder how many sons and daughters of high-level MSM types are on Ukrainian boards of directors. Skin in the game.
Posted by: mrp at October 13, 2019 12:47 PM (Pqytn)
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YouGov has OrangeManBad at 46% approve in their latest. It was 42 in the last one and 44 and 44 the 2 before that.
Ras is at 49 (Friday) jumping from a low of 45.
Could impeachment fever be breaking?
Ras is at 49 (Friday) jumping from a low of 45.
Could impeachment fever be breaking?
Posted by: Lurking Lurker - Not In My Purview at October 13, 2019 12:49 PM (FiUMj)
Posted by: Boots at October 13, 2019 12:50 PM (oGBso)
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Also, what's this? The fourth week in a row where that stupid Ukraine phone call dominates the Sunday News shows?
I have never seen the media make so much of so little...and yet here we are.
Posted by: JoeF. at October 13, 2019 12:38 PM (NFEMn)
The MFM is the propaganda organ of the DNC.
I have never seen the media make so much of so little...and yet here we are.
Posted by: JoeF. at October 13, 2019 12:38 PM (NFEMn)
The MFM is the propaganda organ of the DNC.
Posted by: Insomniac at October 13, 2019 12:51 PM (NWiLs)
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35 Gotta go do some pumpkins now, play nice!
BBL
Posted by: Boots at October 13, 2019 12:50 PM (oGBso)
Don't forget the spice.
BBL
Posted by: Boots at October 13, 2019 12:50 PM (oGBso)
Don't forget the spice.
Posted by: Insomniac at October 13, 2019 12:51 PM (NWiLs)
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They hate Trump, but acknowledge the threat of the bureaucracy, but they hate Truuummpppp!
Trump's (almost) as bad for the career prospects of these 'thinkers' as a Secret Police state is.
Some may come to their senses, but a lot will take a very long time or never will.
Trump's (almost) as bad for the career prospects of these 'thinkers' as a Secret Police state is.
Some may come to their senses, but a lot will take a very long time or never will.
Posted by: Mr. Peebles at October 13, 2019 12:52 PM (oVJmc)
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We do not have a 'Constitutional Crisis'. The Democrats have gone completely bug-fk crazy with Trump hate because their communist queen lost when they thought they had suitably rigged the election. They have never in their entire history followed the Constitution anyway. But then again, the Republicans have never followed it either.
Posted by: Vic at October 13, 2019 12:52 PM (mpXpK)
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Sunday news shows?The Sunday circle jerk more like it
Posted by: steevy at October 13, 2019 12:42 PM (KNsKs)
You are correct. Yet millions of LIVs watch these shows to get their news--and what's discussed on these shows makes the evening news and determines what the daily morning news shows discuss---on and on and on, the cycle goes.
Posted by: steevy at October 13, 2019 12:42 PM (KNsKs)
You are correct. Yet millions of LIVs watch these shows to get their news--and what's discussed on these shows makes the evening news and determines what the daily morning news shows discuss---on and on and on, the cycle goes.
Posted by: JoeF. at October 13, 2019 12:53 PM (NFEMn)
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16 Everyone should go back and read the previous post by WeirdDave. It's one of the most powerful and heartfelt things I've ever read. Too bad it got stomped.
Posted by: Empire1
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THIS!
Posted by: Empire1
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THIS!
Posted by: NALNAMSAM - not as lean, not as mean, still a Marine at October 13, 2019 12:53 PM (+ldAm)
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If it wasn't Ukraine it would have been something else. Australia-gate, Brexit-gate, Saudi-gate.....
Posted by: runner at October 13, 2019 12:53 PM (zr5Kq)
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They hate Trump, but acknowledge the threat of the bureaucracy, but they hate Truuummpppp!
Trump's (almost) as bad for the career prospects of these 'thinkers' as a Secret Police state is.
Some may come to their senses, but a lot will take a very long time or never will.
Posted by: Mr. Peebles at October 13, 2019 12:52 PM (oVJmc)
They'll "come to their senses" after they succeed in forcing Trump out of office.
Trump's (almost) as bad for the career prospects of these 'thinkers' as a Secret Police state is.
Some may come to their senses, but a lot will take a very long time or never will.
Posted by: Mr. Peebles at October 13, 2019 12:52 PM (oVJmc)
They'll "come to their senses" after they succeed in forcing Trump out of office.
Posted by: JoeF. at October 13, 2019 12:54 PM (NFEMn)
Posted by: saf at October 13, 2019 12:55 PM (5IHGB)
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Emo Spook said he's going to spend the next 13 months insuring DJT is driven from power. NOT restoring the Republic or bringing justice to the people. To xer ilk it's all about holding power. He must be losing his mind every day he wakes up and Trump is mocking all of the plodders. Yes I spelled it that way on purpose.
Posted by: kallisto at October 13, 2019 12:56 PM (jCN1w)
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In what I saw of the morning news shoes, they were still hyperventilating about Syria. What they don't get is that while the Deep State is aghast at the idea of not fighting the Forever War, the American People are with Trump on this.
Posted by: Tom Servo at October 13, 2019 12:56 PM (V2Yro)
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OrangeMan Bad! His kind must never rise again! Because Bad! And Reasons!
Posted by: NPC_11111001 at October 13, 2019 12:57 PM (DMUuz)
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YouGov has OrangeManBad at 46% approve in their latest. It was 42 in the last one and 44 and 44 the 2 before that.
Ras is at 49 (Friday) jumping from a low of 45.
Could impeachment fever be breaking?
Posted by: Lurking Lurker - Not In My Purview at October 13, 2019 12:49 PM (FiUMj)
It could also be a function of the good economy. When we were going through the Clinton impeachment , how many times did we here that Americans didn't want the president impeached because it could fuck up the roaring economy?
The same thin is at work here--except that the media is not talking about the economy.
Ras is at 49 (Friday) jumping from a low of 45.
Could impeachment fever be breaking?
Posted by: Lurking Lurker - Not In My Purview at October 13, 2019 12:49 PM (FiUMj)
It could also be a function of the good economy. When we were going through the Clinton impeachment , how many times did we here that Americans didn't want the president impeached because it could fuck up the roaring economy?
The same thin is at work here--except that the media is not talking about the economy.
Posted by: JoeF. at October 13, 2019 12:58 PM (NFEMn)
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Who is this Taibbi cat?
Posted by: saf at October 13, 2019 12:55 PM (5IHGB)
He's done a lot of investigative pieces for Rolling Stone and others. He's a leftist, but he's one of the few honest leftists, and he's always been quite honest in his observations. And his insights are second to none - he writes what he sees, not what others tell him he should see.
Posted by: saf at October 13, 2019 12:55 PM (5IHGB)
He's done a lot of investigative pieces for Rolling Stone and others. He's a leftist, but he's one of the few honest leftists, and he's always been quite honest in his observations. And his insights are second to none - he writes what he sees, not what others tell him he should see.
Posted by: Tom Servo at October 13, 2019 12:58 PM (V2Yro)
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Taibbi isn't a NeverTrumper. Without some cheap shots at Trump the left would go out of their way to cancel him. They might anyways.
He and Glenn Greenwald represent the far left, which has a huge distrust of the CIA and FBI. Yes, they also have deep ties to Russia and Iran. Nonetheless, they represent a large chunk of the left. Will it be vital to elections? No, but it means that the Democrats are facing civil war with that faction when they lose to Trump. Or, more likely, that the AOC types will take over entirely if guns start firing or indictments start being handed down.
He and Glenn Greenwald represent the far left, which has a huge distrust of the CIA and FBI. Yes, they also have deep ties to Russia and Iran. Nonetheless, they represent a large chunk of the left. Will it be vital to elections? No, but it means that the Democrats are facing civil war with that faction when they lose to Trump. Or, more likely, that the AOC types will take over entirely if guns start firing or indictments start being handed down.
Posted by: trev006 at October 13, 2019 12:59 PM (c3/hx)
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Top.Men.
Posted by: jsg at October 13, 2019 12:59 PM (3KNlT)
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"So MT walks right up to the line, sees the line, recognizes the line for
what it is - a descent into anarchy - and makes excuses as to why he
can't join the Deplorables in fighting that anarchy"
right ... my problem with the generally used meme "it was a binary choice" is that it (sorta) takes as the default position that "yes Trump is terrible and dishonest and despicable ... BUT it was binary".
imo, even Cruz at the end, revealed he would bend the knee to his Bush heritage, as he got their approval once Trump looked inevitable. imo ONLY Trump was outside enough AND wealthy enough to endure the Coup. (if he hasn't actually been compromised to some degree). ONLY Trump was up for a direct confrontation with the enemy within, in unabashed fashion.
The real binary choice is as you note ... fight the DeepState in a war for the Republic's survival, or submit to the DS propaganda that we just have to endure Trump till we can install another DS owned/run fake POTUS. Wrong, Warrior Trump ftw.
what it is - a descent into anarchy - and makes excuses as to why he
can't join the Deplorables in fighting that anarchy"
right ... my problem with the generally used meme "it was a binary choice" is that it (sorta) takes as the default position that "yes Trump is terrible and dishonest and despicable ... BUT it was binary".
imo, even Cruz at the end, revealed he would bend the knee to his Bush heritage, as he got their approval once Trump looked inevitable. imo ONLY Trump was outside enough AND wealthy enough to endure the Coup. (if he hasn't actually been compromised to some degree). ONLY Trump was up for a direct confrontation with the enemy within, in unabashed fashion.
The real binary choice is as you note ... fight the DeepState in a war for the Republic's survival, or submit to the DS propaganda that we just have to endure Trump till we can install another DS owned/run fake POTUS. Wrong, Warrior Trump ftw.
Posted by: illiniwek at October 13, 2019 12:59 PM (Cus5s)
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You are correct. Yet millions of LIVs watch these shows to get their news--and what's discussed on these shows makes the evening news and determines what the daily morning news shows discuss---on and on and on, the cycle goes.
Posted by: JoeF. at October 13, 2019 12:53 PM (NFEMn)
I disagree that "millions" watch. I'd bet that less than a million people nationwide watch those shows, cumulatively.
In other words, less than 1% of the voting public. Same goes for the daily morning "news" shows.
Posted by: JoeF. at October 13, 2019 12:53 PM (NFEMn)
I disagree that "millions" watch. I'd bet that less than a million people nationwide watch those shows, cumulatively.
In other words, less than 1% of the voting public. Same goes for the daily morning "news" shows.
Posted by: Tom Servo at October 13, 2019 01:00 PM (V2Yro)
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Ukraine situation is curious. Current PM is for reset with Russia and signed a peace deal (just read about it this morning). Many nationalist in Ukraine are massively unhappy. The deal is most likely backed by Trump administration which, unlike Obamao, and his cohorts, does not want a permanent war in the middle of Europe, and which does not plan to use Ukraine as staging area to destabilize Russia. Many operatives are not happy.
Posted by: runner at October 13, 2019 01:00 PM (zr5Kq)
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Been saying if this coup isn't prosecuted it not only will happen again it will never stop.
Posted by: Skip at October 13, 2019 01:02 PM (ZCEU2)
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In the last few days, Nunes stated that "everyone knows who the whistleblower is." Does that mean it is Eric Ciamarello? If so, his dirty laundry needs to be aired. Since it looked like an internet cleansing occurred, even a book review he gave is gone, which a paranoid leaker would do, IMO. An article on Ciamarello as McMasters' CoS (in 4liberty.org.uk April 201
was very insightful.
was very insightful. Posted by: Ever at October 13, 2019 01:04 PM (ZZDMQ)
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It amazes me that we are in the middle of a Constitutional Crises, yet no one will call it that.
Tucker Carlson played multiple clips of people on CNN etc who used that exact term. Over and over and over.
It amazes me that we are in the middle of a Constitutional Crises, yet no one will call it that.
Tucker Carlson played multiple clips of people on CNN etc who used that exact term. Over and over and over.
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at October 13, 2019 01:05 PM (aKsyK)
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Gaslight Media Inc. is an op.
Posted by: kallisto at October 13, 2019 01:06 PM (jCN1w)
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Matt Taibbi seems to me to be writing only to his Leftie buddies, who are still living in an imaginary world.
Trump is still Satan to them. His article does nothing to force them to adjust their imaginary thinking.
But he is the only one from the Leftist nation to even mention a possibility of a corrupt government. We discuss that daily here in the gray boxes.
Trump is still Satan to them. His article does nothing to force them to adjust their imaginary thinking.
But he is the only one from the Leftist nation to even mention a possibility of a corrupt government. We discuss that daily here in the gray boxes.
Posted by: LeftCoast Dawg at October 13, 2019 01:06 PM (sy5kK)
Posted by: Vic at October 13, 2019 01:09 PM (mpXpK)
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Random thoughts:
1) The deep state has likely destroyed Trump's confidence in the ordinary work product of the intelligence community, & that's a very bad thing. All the antiTrump leaking has grievously wounded public confidence in those agencies as well. Humpty Dumpty won't be easy to put back together again. It's like what they say about famous restaurants: it takes generations to build up a good reputation, and one bad week to tear it all down.
2) Cheer up, Hordelings.! The news from LA last
night was astonishingly good! So was the news from NC-09 last month. Those actual election RESULTS will terrify any GOPe elected officials who might be considering "putting country before party." Nixon was helpless & defenseless. He was never a favorite of conservatives & had no allies. Trump is... differently situated!
3) Impeachment seems to be creating intense micro-polarization, imo. Since DEMs represent far more nominally GOP constituencies than vice versa, they've got to be worried about the end game here.
1) The deep state has likely destroyed Trump's confidence in the ordinary work product of the intelligence community, & that's a very bad thing. All the antiTrump leaking has grievously wounded public confidence in those agencies as well. Humpty Dumpty won't be easy to put back together again. It's like what they say about famous restaurants: it takes generations to build up a good reputation, and one bad week to tear it all down.
2) Cheer up, Hordelings.! The news from LA last
night was astonishingly good! So was the news from NC-09 last month. Those actual election RESULTS will terrify any GOPe elected officials who might be considering "putting country before party." Nixon was helpless & defenseless. He was never a favorite of conservatives & had no allies. Trump is... differently situated!
3) Impeachment seems to be creating intense micro-polarization, imo. Since DEMs represent far more nominally GOP constituencies than vice versa, they've got to be worried about the end game here.
Posted by: mnw at October 13, 2019 01:09 PM (Cssks)
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The media don't take the impeachment nonsense seriously. If they did, they would refer to Trump as the "embattled" president.
Posted by: FireHorse at October 13, 2019 01:09 PM (NH9pa)
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Taibbi sucks, I've hated his snotty screeds since he was a cub reporter, but sometimes a blind squirrel finds an acorn.
I hope that, like liberals such as Taibbi, Rubin, Pool, Rogan, Peterson, et. al., many smarter Democrats become appropriately alarmed at the dark and sinister Statism of their party and #WalkAway.
I think it's happening, which is good, because we're going to need them in the coming unpleasantness.
I hope that, like liberals such as Taibbi, Rubin, Pool, Rogan, Peterson, et. al., many smarter Democrats become appropriately alarmed at the dark and sinister Statism of their party and #WalkAway.
I think it's happening, which is good, because we're going to need them in the coming unpleasantness.
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at October 13, 2019 01:09 PM (5aX2M)
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The current administration is rapidly running out of time to bring justice to the coup plotters. If one is to believe the various IG investigations will in fact find criminal intent they best get a move on.
Justice moves at the speed of smell in D.C. Unless it's a Republican, then go directly to jail, do not collect $200.
Justice moves at the speed of smell in D.C. Unless it's a Republican, then go directly to jail, do not collect $200.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at October 13, 2019 01:09 PM (3H9h1)
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Indict and arrest Comey, Clapper and Brennan. Throw them in jail without bail and cut off their communications channels.
I am fed up with those three treasonous fooks still fomenting rebellion.
Indict and arrest Comey, Clapper and Brennan. Throw them in jail without bail and cut off their communications channels.
I am fed up with those three treasonous fooks still fomenting rebellion.
Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at October 13, 2019 01:11 PM (pNxlR)
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Senior figures in the CIA, NSA, FBI and other agencies made an open break from their would-be boss
Not "would-be." Make that "should-be," or just leave out the qualifier altogether.
Not "would-be." Make that "should-be," or just leave out the qualifier altogether.
Posted by: Deplorable Jay Guevara at October 13, 2019 01:12 PM (78Xqz)
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Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at October 13, 2019 01:09 PM (5aX2M)
He is arrogant and smug, and I wish he learned something about the rest of the country.
But he isn't dumb either.
Maybe that's the saddest part?
He is arrogant and smug, and I wish he learned something about the rest of the country.
But he isn't dumb either.
Maybe that's the saddest part?
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at October 13, 2019 01:12 PM (wYseH)
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Some radio talk show host read a opinion from a constitutional scholar that a constitutional crisis is when a conflict comes up that it doesn't cover usually in a power struggle between branches.
So Congress making up rules that it expects the executive branch to follow could be a constitutional crisis until sorted out.
So Congress making up rules that it expects the executive branch to follow could be a constitutional crisis until sorted out.
Posted by: Skip at October 13, 2019 01:12 PM (ZCEU2)
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Hunter Biden looks more like Romney than Romney does.
Posted by: klaftern at October 13, 2019 01:13 PM (RuIsu)
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If they did, they would refer to Trump as the "embattled" president.
Posted by: FireHorse at October 13, 2019 01:09 PM (NH9pa)
Good point.
Obama was "embattled" too, but in his case it was reality, and his own incompetence and unfitness for office.
Posted by: FireHorse at October 13, 2019 01:09 PM (NH9pa)
Good point.
Obama was "embattled" too, but in his case it was reality, and his own incompetence and unfitness for office.
Posted by: Deplorable Jay Guevara at October 13, 2019 01:13 PM (78Xqz)
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66 Senior figures in the CIA, NSA, FBI and other agencies made an open break from their would-be boss
Not "would-be." Make that "should-be," or just leave out the qualifier altogether.
Posted by: Deplorable Jay Guevara at October 13, 2019 01:12 PM (78Xqz)
'Senior figures in the CIA, NSA, FBI and other agencies threw a partisan, selfish, infantile tantrum at their duly elected boss.'
Good?
Not "would-be." Make that "should-be," or just leave out the qualifier altogether.
Posted by: Deplorable Jay Guevara at October 13, 2019 01:12 PM (78Xqz)
'Senior figures in the CIA, NSA, FBI and other agencies threw a partisan, selfish, infantile tantrum at their duly elected boss.'
Good?
Posted by: Aetius451AD at October 13, 2019 01:14 PM (ycWCI)
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That Democrats want to strip out of the constitution a few amendments should be but isn't looked that way.
Posted by: Skip at October 13, 2019 01:16 PM (ZCEU2)
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So Congress making up rules that it expects the executive branch to follow could be a constitutional crisis until sorted out.
And at the local level, governors and even mayors effectively making law without the benefit of the legislature. As in, e.g., DeBlasio banning the phrase "illegal alien" and making those using it subject to criminal penalties. So he not only abrogates the NY state constitution, but the Federal one as well.
Oh, OK. He's a Democrat, and he meant well, so no problem.
And at the local level, governors and even mayors effectively making law without the benefit of the legislature. As in, e.g., DeBlasio banning the phrase "illegal alien" and making those using it subject to criminal penalties. So he not only abrogates the NY state constitution, but the Federal one as well.
Oh, OK. He's a Democrat, and he meant well, so no problem.
Posted by: Deplorable Jay Guevara at October 13, 2019 01:16 PM (78Xqz)
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Driving that train, High on cocaine...
Posted by: Joe and Hunter Sing the Hits! at October 13, 2019 01:17 PM (oVJmc)
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Maybe that's the saddest part?
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at October 13, 2019 01:12 PM (wYseH)
And it's why he's so irritating. I laugh at most of the media, because they're truly stupid people. Utter mediocrities who wouldn't stand out in a crowd of one. Sophomaniacs, to use our word of the day.
Ref: Chuck Todd.
But Taibbi rankles me BECAUSE he's smart, and ought to know better.
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at October 13, 2019 01:12 PM (wYseH)
And it's why he's so irritating. I laugh at most of the media, because they're truly stupid people. Utter mediocrities who wouldn't stand out in a crowd of one. Sophomaniacs, to use our word of the day.
Ref: Chuck Todd.
But Taibbi rankles me BECAUSE he's smart, and ought to know better.
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at October 13, 2019 01:18 PM (5aX2M)
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I disagree that "millions" watch. I'd bet that less than a million people nationwide watch those shows, cumulatively.
In other words, less than 1% of the voting public. Same goes for the daily morning "news" shows.
Posted by: Tom Servo at October 13, 2019 01:00 PM (V2Yro)
Yeah, that's what Bob Beckel used to say, when sober.
In other words, less than 1% of the voting public. Same goes for the daily morning "news" shows.
Posted by: Tom Servo at October 13, 2019 01:00 PM (V2Yro)
Yeah, that's what Bob Beckel used to say, when sober.
Posted by: clutch at October 13, 2019 01:18 PM (Z3oWA)
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'Senior figures in the CIA, NSA, FBI and other agencies threw a partisan, selfish, infantile tantrum at their duly elected boss.'
Good?
Posted by: Aetius451AD at October 13, 2019 01:14 PM (ycWCI)
Yep. Although I'd sharpen it even a bit more: "at their boss, who was democratically elected by people of the United States."
Good?
Posted by: Aetius451AD at October 13, 2019 01:14 PM (ycWCI)
Yep. Although I'd sharpen it even a bit more: "at their boss, who was democratically elected by people of the United States."
Posted by: Deplorable Jay Guevara at October 13, 2019 01:18 PM (78Xqz)
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I will take the pussy grabbing scammer over the traditional presidential figure o blow hard.
Posted by: Summer of Love at October 13, 2019 01:18 PM (FJrl0)
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the people
Posted by: Deplorable Jay Guevara at October 13, 2019 01:19 PM (78Xqz)
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Agencies like the CIA need to be moved from civilian control to under the military, like they were during WW2.
You can't fuck around with leaks and national security (and coups) in the military. Your life will be over.
We've never had problems like this in the past because the CIA was full of mostly Republicans that actually focused on the Cold War. Now it is career bureaucrats that approach their job like elected politicians.
And no jury in DC will ever convict these clowns.
If Trump gets reelected, he really needs mass firings and bring most of this under the military.
You can't fuck around with leaks and national security (and coups) in the military. Your life will be over.
We've never had problems like this in the past because the CIA was full of mostly Republicans that actually focused on the Cold War. Now it is career bureaucrats that approach their job like elected politicians.
And no jury in DC will ever convict these clowns.
If Trump gets reelected, he really needs mass firings and bring most of this under the military.
Posted by: Blago at October 13, 2019 01:19 PM (sjTfF)
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Wish we had an AG brave enough to indict all the members of the IC that made unauthorized and illegal searches of the NSA database, referenced in the latest FISC Judge Boasberg's report. That might get their attention. Plus, I think Americans right and left would agree it was necessary.
Posted by: Ever at October 13, 2019 01:21 PM (ZZDMQ)
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Steve Lookner @lookner
2m
Syrian state media is reporting that Syrian forces are moving north to confront Turkey, apparently after the Kurds reached a deal with Assad for protection
ELINT News @ELINTNews
#BREAKING: SANA- Syrian Army started advancing north to confront the Turkish aggression
*********
More Winning
2m
Syrian state media is reporting that Syrian forces are moving north to confront Turkey, apparently after the Kurds reached a deal with Assad for protection
ELINT News @ELINTNews
#BREAKING: SANA- Syrian Army started advancing north to confront the Turkish aggression
*********
More Winning
Posted by: Derp State is in Deep Shit at October 13, 2019 01:21 PM (BqBId)
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If Trump is "embattled," he brings a formidable host with him to said "battle."
So far, I don't think the dogs like the impeachment dog food.
So far, I don't think the dogs like the impeachment dog food.
Posted by: mnw at October 13, 2019 01:21 PM (Cssks)
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at October 13, 2019 01:22 PM (13CQC)
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Things certainly are heating up considering nothing is happening.
Posted by: JackStraw at October 13, 2019 01:22 PM (ZLI7S)
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Yeah, that's what Bob Beckel used to say, when sober.
Posted by: clutch at October 13, 2019 01:18 PM (Z3oWA)
So, never?
Posted by: clutch at October 13, 2019 01:18 PM (Z3oWA)
So, never?
Posted by: Aetius451AD at October 13, 2019 01:22 PM (ycWCI)
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The MFM is the propaganda organ of the DNC.
Posted by: Insomniac at October 13, 2019 12:51 PM (NWiLs)
Or the DNC is the political arm of the MFM...
Posted by: Insomniac at October 13, 2019 12:51 PM (NWiLs)
Or the DNC is the political arm of the MFM...
Posted by: Hierominous Botch at October 13, 2019 01:22 PM (XuBZu)
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Trump is still Satan to them.
Posted by: LeftCoast Dawg at October 13, 2019 01:06 PM (sy5kK)
If only. Then they'd love him.
But he's a counter-revolutionary Trotskyite wrecker and deviationist capitalist running dog, and they denounce him!
Posted by: LeftCoast Dawg at October 13, 2019 01:06 PM (sy5kK)
If only. Then they'd love him.
But he's a counter-revolutionary Trotskyite wrecker and deviationist capitalist running dog, and they denounce him!
Posted by: Deplorable Jay Guevara at October 13, 2019 01:22 PM (78Xqz)
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The MFM is the propaganda organ of the DNC.
Posted by: Insomniac at October 13, 2019 12:51 PM (NWiLs)
Or the DNC is the political arm of the MFM...
Posted by: Hierominous Botch at October 13, 2019 01:22 PM (XuBZu)
And antifa is the military arm.
Posted by: Insomniac at October 13, 2019 12:51 PM (NWiLs)
Or the DNC is the political arm of the MFM...
Posted by: Hierominous Botch at October 13, 2019 01:22 PM (XuBZu)
And antifa is the military arm.
Posted by: Deplorable Jay Guevara at October 13, 2019 01:23 PM (78Xqz)
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Wish we had an AG brave enough to indict all the members of the IC that made unauthorized and illegal searches of the NSA database, referenced in the latest FISC Judge Boasberg's report. That might get their attention. Plus, I think Americans right and left would agree it was necessary.
Posted by: Ever at October 13, 2019 01:21 PM (ZZDMQ)
Hint that they were conducting such searches on leftists as well. That'll light a fire under them.
Posted by: Ever at October 13, 2019 01:21 PM (ZZDMQ)
Hint that they were conducting such searches on leftists as well. That'll light a fire under them.
Posted by: Deplorable Jay Guevara at October 13, 2019 01:25 PM (78Xqz)
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Steve Lookner @lookner
2m
Syrian state media is reporting that Syrian forces are moving north to confront Turkey, apparently after the Kurds reached a deal with Assad for protection
ELINT News @ELINTNews
#BREAKING: SANA- Syrian Army started advancing north to confront the Turkish aggression
*********
More Winning
Posted by: Derp State is in Deep Shit at October 13, 2019 01:21 PM (BqBId)
Don't we have to help Turkey now? As per NATO?
2m
Syrian state media is reporting that Syrian forces are moving north to confront Turkey, apparently after the Kurds reached a deal with Assad for protection
ELINT News @ELINTNews
#BREAKING: SANA- Syrian Army started advancing north to confront the Turkish aggression
*********
More Winning
Posted by: Derp State is in Deep Shit at October 13, 2019 01:21 PM (BqBId)
Don't we have to help Turkey now? As per NATO?
Posted by: JoeF. at October 13, 2019 01:25 PM (NFEMn)
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> And no jury in DC will ever convict these clowns.
Which is why I believe there will be no "show trials" in or around DC, NYC or any other American city.
If Trump really plans on rolling this coup up, there won't be a trial for these asshats on American soil.
I hope like hell there's a reason this administration spent tens of millions of dollars on Gitmo.
Which is why I believe there will be no "show trials" in or around DC, NYC or any other American city.
If Trump really plans on rolling this coup up, there won't be a trial for these asshats on American soil.
I hope like hell there's a reason this administration spent tens of millions of dollars on Gitmo.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at October 13, 2019 01:26 PM (3H9h1)
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But Taibbi rankles me BECAUSE he's smart, and ought to know better.
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at October 13, 2019 01:18 PM (5aX2M)
He probably DOES know better.
But he can't say so.
But Taibbi rankles me BECAUSE he's smart, and ought to know better.
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at October 13, 2019 01:18 PM (5aX2M)
He probably DOES know better.
But he can't say so.
Posted by: JoeF. at October 13, 2019 01:26 PM (NFEMn)
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I disagree that "millions" watch. I'd bet that less than a million people nationwide watch those shows, cumulatively.
In other words, less than 1% of the voting public. Same goes for the daily morning "news" shows.
Posted by: Tom Servo at October 13, 2019 01:00 PM (V2Yro)
Yeah, that's what Bob Beckel used to say, when sober.
Posted by: clutch at October 13, 2019 01:18 PM (Z3oWA)
The reach of the centralized media goes way beyond the eyeballs watching or reading any given day. They "influence" lots of other media outlets, and of course they permeate social media to such an extent, it's amazing how closed the circuit really is.
So yeah, what most people "know" comes from the few who put out what is and is not seen and heard. That's the networks and the news channels and the big "newspapers."
In other words, less than 1% of the voting public. Same goes for the daily morning "news" shows.
Posted by: Tom Servo at October 13, 2019 01:00 PM (V2Yro)
Yeah, that's what Bob Beckel used to say, when sober.
Posted by: clutch at October 13, 2019 01:18 PM (Z3oWA)
The reach of the centralized media goes way beyond the eyeballs watching or reading any given day. They "influence" lots of other media outlets, and of course they permeate social media to such an extent, it's amazing how closed the circuit really is.
So yeah, what most people "know" comes from the few who put out what is and is not seen and heard. That's the networks and the news channels and the big "newspapers."
Posted by: BurtTC at October 13, 2019 01:27 PM (hku12)
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A sufficient amount of nothing cause spontaneous combustion. Chuck Todd's head is heating up.
Posted by: klaftern at October 13, 2019 01:27 PM (RuIsu)
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Posted by: Blago at October 13, 2019 01:19 PM (sjTfF)
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Yes. It is high damned time for the military to take over ALL foreign intelligence duties. CIA's go to DIA, NSA's to Navy SIGINT, etc.
Domestic intelligence needs to be broken off of the FBI, DRASTICALLY scaled down, and transferred to another agency. Perhaps the Marshals or the Secret Service. We have other more competent police agencies who can handle the core LE duties they suck so much dick at executing.
Then FBI, CIA, and NSA should be dissolved.
And their employees served the roughest variety of justice. In public.
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Yes. It is high damned time for the military to take over ALL foreign intelligence duties. CIA's go to DIA, NSA's to Navy SIGINT, etc.
Domestic intelligence needs to be broken off of the FBI, DRASTICALLY scaled down, and transferred to another agency. Perhaps the Marshals or the Secret Service. We have other more competent police agencies who can handle the core LE duties they suck so much dick at executing.
Then FBI, CIA, and NSA should be dissolved.
And their employees served the roughest variety of justice. In public.
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at October 13, 2019 01:28 PM (5aX2M)
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Don't we have to help Turkey now? As per NATO?
Posted by: JoeF. at October 13, 2019 01:25 PM (NFEMn)
Only if Turkey itself is attacked.
NATO does not force us to help in an offensive war, which is why NATO never really helped us in Iraq or Afghanistan (although some NATO countries did).
Posted by: JoeF. at October 13, 2019 01:25 PM (NFEMn)
Only if Turkey itself is attacked.
NATO does not force us to help in an offensive war, which is why NATO never really helped us in Iraq or Afghanistan (although some NATO countries did).
Posted by: Don Q at October 13, 2019 01:29 PM (NgKpN)
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The Deep State tried and failed to criminalize Trump, so now they have to criminalize the presidency.
Subpoena after subpoena after subpoena. Government (actually, opposition research) by subpoena is not government.
And if anyone is looking for quid pro quo in foreign affairs, I have a news flash for you: ALL FOREIGN RELATIONS ARE QUID PRO QUO. THAT'S THE POINT OF FOREIGN RELATIONS. But now, the Deep State is making quid pro quo illegal because Trump may have engaged in it (or a prelude to quid pro quo).
The has reached the stage of absurdity.
And revolt follows absurdity.
Like the nuclear option in the Senate, if Democrats change the rules, don't complain when you win the presidency and we use the same tactics against you.
Subpoena after subpoena after subpoena. Government (actually, opposition research) by subpoena is not government.
And if anyone is looking for quid pro quo in foreign affairs, I have a news flash for you: ALL FOREIGN RELATIONS ARE QUID PRO QUO. THAT'S THE POINT OF FOREIGN RELATIONS. But now, the Deep State is making quid pro quo illegal because Trump may have engaged in it (or a prelude to quid pro quo).
The has reached the stage of absurdity.
And revolt follows absurdity.
Like the nuclear option in the Senate, if Democrats change the rules, don't complain when you win the presidency and we use the same tactics against you.
Posted by: Adirondack Patriot at October 13, 2019 01:29 PM (gAXBD)
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He can do reduction in force (RIF's)that , essentially, cause ever last position in a department to be in jeopardy.
Let the bureaucrats feel reality. Once.
Posted by: Voter theater. at October 13, 2019 12:39 PM (5BVHO)
Excellent idea! This needs to happen ASAP.
Get rid of enough assholes to make the feds impotent.
Let the bureaucrats feel reality. Once.
Posted by: Voter theater. at October 13, 2019 12:39 PM (5BVHO)
Excellent idea! This needs to happen ASAP.
Get rid of enough assholes to make the feds impotent.
Posted by: Hairyback Guy at October 13, 2019 01:29 PM (Z+IKu)
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Been thinking about how to organize and coordinate groups of concealed carry people to stand outside Trump's rally in Dallas. Just to stay outside and watch/protect people going in and coming out. Tough to do.
Posted by: xa4 nasal radiator at October 13, 2019 01:29 PM (xkudx)
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Since I have the opinion the average Democrat voter couldn't care that Hillary had the entire Secretary of State email where the rest of the world could read it in real time it will be hard to get them to vote guilty on some other Democrat assisting with a coup to oust President Trump.
Posted by: Skip at October 13, 2019 01:30 PM (ZCEU2)
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Steve Lookner @lookner
2m
Syrian state media is reporting that Syrian forces are moving north to confront Turkey, apparently after the Kurds reached a deal with Assad for protection
ELINT News @ELINTNews
#BREAKING: SANA- Syrian Army started advancing north to confront the Turkish aggression
*********
More Winning
Posted by: Derp State is in Deep Shit at October 13, 2019 01:21 PM (BqBId)
Don't we have to help Turkey now? As per NATO?
Posted by: JoeF. at October 13, 2019 01:25 PM (NFEMn)
Yay! To war!! To defend our NATO values!!!
2m
Syrian state media is reporting that Syrian forces are moving north to confront Turkey, apparently after the Kurds reached a deal with Assad for protection
ELINT News @ELINTNews
#BREAKING: SANA- Syrian Army started advancing north to confront the Turkish aggression
*********
More Winning
Posted by: Derp State is in Deep Shit at October 13, 2019 01:21 PM (BqBId)
Don't we have to help Turkey now? As per NATO?
Posted by: JoeF. at October 13, 2019 01:25 PM (NFEMn)
Yay! To war!! To defend our NATO values!!!
Posted by: BurtTC at October 13, 2019 01:30 PM (hku12)
Posted by: Ignoramus at October 13, 2019 01:30 PM (YsNY7)
Posted by: JackStraw at October 13, 2019 01:30 PM (ZLI7S)
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To remove T from office would require the votes of 67 senators. If the DEMs all vote to remove, they'd need 14 GOP senators to steppe to the plate & commit political suicide.
Not gonna happen, obviously
So what is the DEM end game here? I suspect that's a work in progress, & that they don't have one.
If impeachment slops over into 2020, it will drown out all discussion of other issues.
Not gonna happen, obviously
So what is the DEM end game here? I suspect that's a work in progress, & that they don't have one.
If impeachment slops over into 2020, it will drown out all discussion of other issues.
Posted by: mnw at October 13, 2019 01:31 PM (Cssks)
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>>I wonder why Dunham in CT is running things
Because his specialty is government corruption and indicting FBI and CIA types.
Because his specialty is government corruption and indicting FBI and CIA types.
Posted by: JackStraw at October 13, 2019 01:31 PM (ZLI7S)
Posted by: It's me donna at October 13, 2019 01:32 PM (O2RFr)
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I disagree that "millions" watch. I'd bet that less than a million people nationwide watch those shows, cumulatively.
Also the nighttime talk shows. The biggest has about .5% of the US population tuning in. Yet the media fixates on what they say and claim it's a measure of the cultural barometer.
I disagree that "millions" watch. I'd bet that less than a million people nationwide watch those shows, cumulatively.
Also the nighttime talk shows. The biggest has about .5% of the US population tuning in. Yet the media fixates on what they say and claim it's a measure of the cultural barometer.
Posted by: Joe and Hunter Sing the Hits! at October 13, 2019 01:32 PM (oVJmc)
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Posted by: BurtTC at October 13, 2019 01:27 PM (hku12)
Yeah, my local news takes feeds from the MSM and just repeats it. I've even stopped getting weather reports from them for that reason.
Yeah, my local news takes feeds from the MSM and just repeats it. I've even stopped getting weather reports from them for that reason.
Posted by: clutch at October 13, 2019 01:32 PM (Z3oWA)
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This is the second election where a Republican won where the Democrats and their apparatchiks in the media have sought to undermine democracy to and tried to de-legitimaize and or evict.
Bottom line, Democrats do not respect the constitution, do not respect nor recognize Republican electoral wins as legitimate.
They are now actively trying to overthrow the government, apologetically and with great glee.
We cannot survive this long term.
Bottom line, Democrats do not respect the constitution, do not respect nor recognize Republican electoral wins as legitimate.
They are now actively trying to overthrow the government, apologetically and with great glee.
We cannot survive this long term.
Posted by: Gossamer Penguin at October 13, 2019 01:32 PM (C4fv6)
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Don't we have to help Turkey now? As per NATO?
Posted by: JoeF. at October 13, 2019 01:25 PM (NFEMn)
Imma just root for casualties.
Posted by: JoeF. at October 13, 2019 01:25 PM (NFEMn)
Imma just root for casualties.
Posted by: madamemayhem (uppity wench) at October 13, 2019 01:32 PM (myjNJ)
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I don't think we have to help NATO allies with armed aggression against their neighbors. If anything, I think NATO censure or booting-out of Turkey would make more sense, unless they have a legal causus belli for their invasion of Syria. Not saying they don't, by the way, but I honestly don't know.
More to the point, if Turkey and Syria and the Kurds want to go at it, the only interest I have personally is in the ISIS situation afterwards.
More to the point, if Turkey and Syria and the Kurds want to go at it, the only interest I have personally is in the ISIS situation afterwards.
Posted by: Hierominous Botch at October 13, 2019 01:33 PM (XuBZu)
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104 >>Don't we have to help Turkey now? As per NATO?
If Syria attacked Turkey on their Turkish soil, then Article V considers that an attack against all of NATO.
Turkey went into Syria, so if Syria attacks them on Syrian soil, Article V does not apply.
If Syria attacked Turkey on their Turkish soil, then Article V considers that an attack against all of NATO.
Turkey went into Syria, so if Syria attacks them on Syrian soil, Article V does not apply.
Posted by: Adirondack Patriot at October 13, 2019 01:34 PM (gAXBD)
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If impeachment slops over into 2020, it will drown out all discussion of other issues.
Posted by: mnw at October 13, 2019 01:31 PM (Cssks)
If it means no televised Presidential "debates" then it isn't all bad.
Posted by: mnw at October 13, 2019 01:31 PM (Cssks)
If it means no televised Presidential "debates" then it isn't all bad.
Posted by: BurtTC at October 13, 2019 01:34 PM (hku12)
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This impeachment inquiry marathon only needs to put doubt in voters, depressing the votes as well as persuading lesser politicians to distance themselves from President Trump
Posted by: Skip at October 13, 2019 01:35 PM (ZCEU2)
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Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at October 13, 2019 01:28 PM (5aX2M)
I disagree with you and Blago. If you put all foreign intel apparatus under the military, there will be (more) incompetent Leftist generals. We do not want Leftists owning the military.
I disagree with you and Blago. If you put all foreign intel apparatus under the military, there will be (more) incompetent Leftist generals. We do not want Leftists owning the military.
Posted by: clutch at October 13, 2019 01:35 PM (Z3oWA)
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Also the nighttime talk shows. The biggest has about .5% of the US population tuning in. Yet the media fixates on what they say and claim it's a measure of the cultural barometer.
Posted by: Joe and Hunter Sing the Hits! at October 13, 2019 01:32 PM (oVJmc)
Fine. But how many people watch clips of those shows on YouTube and elsewhere? And how many of those clips are shared via Facebook and Instagram?
Saturday Night Live NEVER had a big audience in terms of sheer numbers. But are you going to say it never had any impact whatsoever?
Also the nighttime talk shows. The biggest has about .5% of the US population tuning in. Yet the media fixates on what they say and claim it's a measure of the cultural barometer.
Posted by: Joe and Hunter Sing the Hits! at October 13, 2019 01:32 PM (oVJmc)
Fine. But how many people watch clips of those shows on YouTube and elsewhere? And how many of those clips are shared via Facebook and Instagram?
Saturday Night Live NEVER had a big audience in terms of sheer numbers. But are you going to say it never had any impact whatsoever?
Posted by: JoeF. at October 13, 2019 01:35 PM (NFEMn)
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Posted by: BurtTC at October 13, 2019 01:27 PM (hku12)
Yeah, my local news takes feeds from the MSM and just repeats it. I've even stopped getting weather reports from them for that reason.
Posted by: clutch at October 13, 2019 01:32 PM (Z3oWA)
Same here, back in St. Louis, at least. I'd scroll the page, get to the section that had recipes, then stop there, because the CNN feeds came next.
So yeah, no. I'll get the weather... if they don't put the latest Trump outrage above the fold, that is.
Yeah, my local news takes feeds from the MSM and just repeats it. I've even stopped getting weather reports from them for that reason.
Posted by: clutch at October 13, 2019 01:32 PM (Z3oWA)
Same here, back in St. Louis, at least. I'd scroll the page, get to the section that had recipes, then stop there, because the CNN feeds came next.
So yeah, no. I'll get the weather... if they don't put the latest Trump outrage above the fold, that is.
Posted by: BurtTC at October 13, 2019 01:36 PM (hku12)
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Given Turkey, and Europeans death wish led by Merkel, what's the point of NATO any more?
Posted by: Ignoramus at October 13, 2019 01:36 PM (YsNY7)
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105 There are 47 dem senators. You would need 20 reps to vote to convict.
Posted by: xa4 nasal radiator at October 13, 2019 01:36 PM (xkudx)
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The day I hated Bob Beckel the most:
When he casually opined, right after the 2000 election, that GOP electors in my home state of MO could be BRIBED into voting for Gore!
I pray for his soul & hope that the Good Lord will disregard my entreaties on his behalf.
When he casually opined, right after the 2000 election, that GOP electors in my home state of MO could be BRIBED into voting for Gore!
I pray for his soul & hope that the Good Lord will disregard my entreaties on his behalf.
Posted by: mnw at October 13, 2019 01:36 PM (Cssks)
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Posted by: clutch at October 13, 2019 01:35 PM (Z3oWA)
1. Get rid of the IC plotters and their IC accomplices, and 2. put the IC in the military.
The healing power, etc.
1. Get rid of the IC plotters and their IC accomplices, and 2. put the IC in the military.
The healing power, etc.
Posted by: Hierominous Botch at October 13, 2019 01:37 PM (XuBZu)
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Let me see, Turkey supports Syrian "opposition forces", Syria supports Kurdish led SDF - Syrian Democratic Forces and Trump pulled our troops. So they don't get in between. Good idea, no ?
Posted by: runner at October 13, 2019 01:38 PM (zr5Kq)
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>>1. Get rid of the IC plotters and their IC accomplices, and 2. put the IC in the military.
The healing power, etc.
The DoD was involved in the coup attempt. Don't be so sure the military is any kind of safety valve.
The healing power, etc.
The DoD was involved in the coup attempt. Don't be so sure the military is any kind of safety valve.
Posted by: JackStraw at October 13, 2019 01:38 PM (ZLI7S)
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Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at October 13, 2019 01:28 PM (5aX2M)
I disagree with you and Blago. If you put all foreign intel apparatus under the military, there will be (more) incompetent Leftist generals. We do not want Leftists owning the military.
Posted by: clutch at October 13, 2019 01:35 PM (Z3oWA)
Yeah, the funny thing is, if the military handles all this, then it means MORE civilian control by the White House, not less. That might seem like a good thing now, but someday, another Bill Clitton will be erected.
I disagree with you and Blago. If you put all foreign intel apparatus under the military, there will be (more) incompetent Leftist generals. We do not want Leftists owning the military.
Posted by: clutch at October 13, 2019 01:35 PM (Z3oWA)
Yeah, the funny thing is, if the military handles all this, then it means MORE civilian control by the White House, not less. That might seem like a good thing now, but someday, another Bill Clitton will be erected.
Posted by: BurtTC at October 13, 2019 01:39 PM (hku12)
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113 104
Turkey went into Syria, so if Syria attacks them on Syrian soil, Article V does not apply.
Posted by: Adirondack Patriot at October 13, 2019 01:34 PM (gAXBD)
Does it apply if Syria reaches Turkey?
Turkey went into Syria, so if Syria attacks them on Syrian soil, Article V does not apply.
Posted by: Adirondack Patriot at October 13, 2019 01:34 PM (gAXBD)
Does it apply if Syria reaches Turkey?
Posted by: clutch at October 13, 2019 01:39 PM (Z3oWA)
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They need 20. If it were 14, I'd be much more worried. They probably have eight or ten who would do it in an instant, if given the thumbs by McConnell. Not that I believe he's considering it, at this juncture, anyway.
As it stands, the only one who I'm sure would go for it is Romney. I've got a couple other rats in the "maybe" column. Sassy Ben is a likely yes if they were to bring it before he retires.
As it stands, the only one who I'm sure would go for it is Romney. I've got a couple other rats in the "maybe" column. Sassy Ben is a likely yes if they were to bring it before he retires.
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at October 13, 2019 01:40 PM (5aX2M)
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Watching the NFL Underachiever Bowl: 0-5 Redskins vs. 0-4 Dolphins.
I hate the NFL, but I'm just watching to see how bad professional sports can be.
They do not disappoint.
I hate the NFL, but I'm just watching to see how bad professional sports can be.
They do not disappoint.
Posted by: Adirondack Patriot at October 13, 2019 01:40 PM (gAXBD)
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Its not 67. It's 2/3rds of those who show up and vote
If it came to a vote many D Senators will weasel by not showing up. Mitt too
If it came to a vote many D Senators will weasel by not showing up. Mitt too
Posted by: Ignoramus at October 13, 2019 01:40 PM (YsNY7)
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"It amazes me that we are in the middle of a Constitutional Crises, yet no one will call it that. --- Tucker Carlson played multiple clips of people on CNN etc who used that exact term. Over and over and over."Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr
yes, but they frame it as "a rogue cheated with help from Russia, ad is an illegit' president, that must be resisted/removed, by any mans necessary". MSM is the leader/voice of the anti-American coup, posing as the protectors of ?? the kingdom.
yes, but they frame it as "a rogue cheated with help from Russia, ad is an illegit' president, that must be resisted/removed, by any mans necessary". MSM is the leader/voice of the anti-American coup, posing as the protectors of ?? the kingdom.
Posted by: illiniwek at October 13, 2019 01:40 PM (Cus5s)
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@123
Using Beirut as a model, absolutely.
Using American troops as glorified human shields and buffers against warring factions is not what a CIC should be using his military for.
Trump is doing the right thing here.
Using Beirut as a model, absolutely.
Using American troops as glorified human shields and buffers against warring factions is not what a CIC should be using his military for.
Trump is doing the right thing here.
Posted by: Gossamer Penguin at October 13, 2019 01:40 PM (C4fv6)
Posted by: Adirondack Patriot at October 13, 2019 01:41 PM (gAXBD)
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Given Turkey, and Europeans death wish led by Merkel, what's the point of NATO any more?
Posted by: Ignoramus at October 13, 2019 01:36 PM (YsNY7)
To soak the US taxpayer and allow the Eurotrash to practice their failed socialist schemes.
Abolish NATO. President Trump should call for the reassembly of the Warsaw Pact with the US, Poland and Hungary as founding members.
Warsaw Pact 2: No Muzzies Boogaloo.
Posted by: Ignoramus at October 13, 2019 01:36 PM (YsNY7)
To soak the US taxpayer and allow the Eurotrash to practice their failed socialist schemes.
Abolish NATO. President Trump should call for the reassembly of the Warsaw Pact with the US, Poland and Hungary as founding members.
Warsaw Pact 2: No Muzzies Boogaloo.
Posted by: Hairyback Guy at October 13, 2019 01:41 PM (Z+IKu)
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JackStraw, good point. I guess the obvious thing, regardless of how to prevent its happening again, is that everyone involved in the current crapstorm has to go, soonest.
Posted by: Hierominous Botch at October 13, 2019 01:42 PM (XuBZu)
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The DoD was involved in the coup attempt. Don't be so sure the military is any kind of safety valve.
Posted by: JackStraw at October 13, 2019 01:38 PM (ZLI7S)
Yeah, that's where I'm at. I don't need to fight off a Lefty led military.
The DoD was involved in the coup attempt. Don't be so sure the military is any kind of safety valve.
Posted by: JackStraw at October 13, 2019 01:38 PM (ZLI7S)
Yeah, that's where I'm at. I don't need to fight off a Lefty led military.
Posted by: clutch at October 13, 2019 01:42 PM (Z3oWA)
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>>JackStraw, good point. I guess the obvious thing, regardless of how to prevent its happening again, is that everyone involved in the current crapstorm has to go, soonest.
Many already have. But I was told that was unimportant.
Many already have. But I was told that was unimportant.
Posted by: JackStraw at October 13, 2019 01:43 PM (ZLI7S)
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We can speculate all we want. I think it's so far gone, I don't see any way back to law and order the way the Constitution lays out.
Posted by: Infidel at October 13, 2019 01:44 PM (OM4Ma)
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The real loser in this whole Turkey/Syria/Iran conflict is Russia.
Russia has wooed Turkey and now Turkey is attacking their long-time ally in Assad.
Iran has also fortified its border with Turkey, suspicious that Turkey will go into Iran to attack the Kurds in Iran. Iran isn't happy about Turkey going into Syria because Iran has a mutual defense pact with Syria.
In the end, Putin has three major problems on his hands and there is no good way out of it.
Russia has wooed Turkey and now Turkey is attacking their long-time ally in Assad.
Iran has also fortified its border with Turkey, suspicious that Turkey will go into Iran to attack the Kurds in Iran. Iran isn't happy about Turkey going into Syria because Iran has a mutual defense pact with Syria.
In the end, Putin has three major problems on his hands and there is no good way out of it.
Posted by: Adirondack Patriot at October 13, 2019 01:45 PM (gAXBD)
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BTW, "by any means necessary" is the watch-phrase as far as I'm concerned, no matter the leanings of the speaker.
Whoever declares that sentiment has declared himself to be my enemy, ever to be opposed and never to be trusted.
Whoever declares that sentiment has declared himself to be my enemy, ever to be opposed and never to be trusted.
Posted by: Hierominous Botch at October 13, 2019 01:48 PM (XuBZu)
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The Senate partisan split is 53-47 (including the 2 independents).
I am math challenged. The DEMs would need 20 GOP votes to get to 67.
There's only one Romney (thank God), not 20.
If impeachment is intended to sow "doubt" about Trump among voters, it isn't working so far. The election last night in LA is a warning shot to any Romney wannabes.
Guys, you want to go where Flake & Kasich are?
I am math challenged. The DEMs would need 20 GOP votes to get to 67.
There's only one Romney (thank God), not 20.
If impeachment is intended to sow "doubt" about Trump among voters, it isn't working so far. The election last night in LA is a warning shot to any Romney wannabes.
Guys, you want to go where Flake & Kasich are?
Posted by: mnw at October 13, 2019 01:49 PM (Cssks)
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Many already have. But I was told that was unimportant.
Posted by: JackStraw at October 13, 2019 01:43 PM (ZLI7S)
Well, your betters know best! Q.E.D.!
Posted by: JackStraw at October 13, 2019 01:43 PM (ZLI7S)
Well, your betters know best! Q.E.D.!
Posted by: Hierominous Botch at October 13, 2019 01:50 PM (XuBZu)
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>>We can speculate all we want. I think it's so far gone, I don't see any way back to law and order the way the Constitution lays out.
I think this is a big part of why Trump is moving as slowly and as lawfully as he has. Trump emphasized the day before Mueller was appointed in an interview with Lester Holt that he might confuse so people but he was demanding a complete and thorough investigation of the Russia collusion claims because he wanted people to see everything. He didn't interfere with the investigation and gave them everything they wanted. In the end all they proved was there was all the claims were false and gave him the perfect pretext to launch an investigation of the investigators to see where all of this garbage came from.
People have short memories but that was Donald Trump speaking. Nothing has gotten more emphasis in his administration that a return to law and order and doing things lawfully.
Many wanted him to just start firing people and abusing the same laws that were abused against him and he resisted. He is doing this by the book because he is serious about a return to law and order.
I think this is a big part of why Trump is moving as slowly and as lawfully as he has. Trump emphasized the day before Mueller was appointed in an interview with Lester Holt that he might confuse so people but he was demanding a complete and thorough investigation of the Russia collusion claims because he wanted people to see everything. He didn't interfere with the investigation and gave them everything they wanted. In the end all they proved was there was all the claims were false and gave him the perfect pretext to launch an investigation of the investigators to see where all of this garbage came from.
People have short memories but that was Donald Trump speaking. Nothing has gotten more emphasis in his administration that a return to law and order and doing things lawfully.
Many wanted him to just start firing people and abusing the same laws that were abused against him and he resisted. He is doing this by the book because he is serious about a return to law and order.
Posted by: JackStraw at October 13, 2019 01:50 PM (ZLI7S)
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We can speculate all we want. I think it's so far gone, I don't see any
way back to law and order the way the Constitution lays out.
Posted by: Infidel at October 13, 2019 01:44 PM (OM4Ma)
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The USA was never a law and order country the way the Constitution lays out. What the Constitution offers are accepted rules and a framework for remedies when the rules are broken.
We can speculate all we want. I think it's so far gone, I don't see any
way back to law and order the way the Constitution lays out.
Posted by: Infidel at October 13, 2019 01:44 PM (OM4Ma)
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The USA was never a law and order country the way the Constitution lays out. What the Constitution offers are accepted rules and a framework for remedies when the rules are broken.
Posted by: mrp at October 13, 2019 01:50 PM (Pqytn)
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We can speculate all we want. I think it's so far gone, I don't see any way back to law and order the way the Constitution lays out.
Posted by: Infidel at October 13, 2019 01:44 PM (OM4Ma)
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Yeah, it's too far gone for peaceful resolution, but the Constitution lays out another option. It'll come down to that, or it won't. But no, it can't be fixed otherwise, because the entire system is deeply corrupt.
When the honest men can be counted on one hand and the crooks, cowards, and fools are numbered in the hundreds of thousands, the system is fundamentally incapable of self-policing.
Posted by: Infidel at October 13, 2019 01:44 PM (OM4Ma)
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Yeah, it's too far gone for peaceful resolution, but the Constitution lays out another option. It'll come down to that, or it won't. But no, it can't be fixed otherwise, because the entire system is deeply corrupt.
When the honest men can be counted on one hand and the crooks, cowards, and fools are numbered in the hundreds of thousands, the system is fundamentally incapable of self-policing.
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at October 13, 2019 01:51 PM (5aX2M)
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Pleas Lord, give us another president as evil as Trump who hates the country in 2024.
Posted by: Jukin the Deplorable and Profoundly Unserious at October 13, 2019 01:52 PM (pw+jk)
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If a senator from NE votes for impeachment? That's tantamount to retirement. Ask Amash how tha'st worked out for him.
Posted by: mnw at October 13, 2019 01:52 PM (Cssks)
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Court appointees will help. Getting RBG replaced will solve our Roberts problem
Posted by: Ignoramus at October 13, 2019 01:53 PM (YsNY7)
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idk what restructuring of the IC should look like, but their is compartmentalization of the coup plotters across the agencies.
This was evident as TopMen determined that Hillary should get the SpecialHandling team (coverup), and so did Trump, in the other direction (coup/attack on all his people).
The agencies seem infiltrated from the top down, with DeepState controlling POTUS assignments, going back to Eisenhower? Certainly back to Bush the original. But elder Bush was already on board with CIA malfeasance, imo.
I wish those IC in the field had mounted more of a resistance to the ongoing coup, but it could still be true that most in the field are still patriotic, and the compartmentalized 9th floor and Pentagon chiefs have established their own shadow HailHydra government, now being revealed. (we hope, tick tock)
This was evident as TopMen determined that Hillary should get the SpecialHandling team (coverup), and so did Trump, in the other direction (coup/attack on all his people).
The agencies seem infiltrated from the top down, with DeepState controlling POTUS assignments, going back to Eisenhower? Certainly back to Bush the original. But elder Bush was already on board with CIA malfeasance, imo.
I wish those IC in the field had mounted more of a resistance to the ongoing coup, but it could still be true that most in the field are still patriotic, and the compartmentalized 9th floor and Pentagon chiefs have established their own shadow HailHydra government, now being revealed. (we hope, tick tock)
Posted by: illiniwek at October 13, 2019 01:54 PM (Cus5s)
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As a article said a month or two ago a lot could be blamed on Paul Ryan. This economy and administration if backed straight away could have steamrolled the Democrats with so much action they wouldn't been able to throw a rock under it.
Posted by: Skip at October 13, 2019 01:56 PM (ZCEU2)
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I do believe the Deep State/Dems/MSM are going to engineer a more aggressive coup, this one by force if necessary. Or arrest everyone around him Or assassination. They are getting more strident, bold and insane daily. They cannot allow or even imagine Trump to win or serve another full term. They are going to do something foolish and desperate after impeachment fails. Before the election or shortly after if he is still around and wins.
Posted by: Ripley at October 13, 2019 01:56 PM (MxEKc)
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jackstraw, mrp, yd, we have maybe 5 or so years to clean this up. Just seems to me it's so deeply imbedded in the system there may not be enough time to clear out the scum.
If a demonrat is elected in 2024 what do we do? Not exactly how I envisioned my golden years after playing by the rules.
If a demonrat is elected in 2024 what do we do? Not exactly how I envisioned my golden years after playing by the rules.
Posted by: Infidel at October 13, 2019 01:59 PM (OM4Ma)
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Whatever Taibbi thinks is really happening, he can't exonerate Trump in his writing under any circumstances. He would be shunned and lose his livelihood. Look at the hysterical shit comments he's getting just for this weak, equivocating, partial acknowledgement of the obvious.
The Ukraine phone call was not unethical or illegal. There was no quid pro quo. This is a matter of public record. But Taibbi repeats the lie. Not good enough. Not even close. He knows better. He's lyin'.
Whatever Taibbi thinks is really happening, he can't exonerate Trump in his writing under any circumstances. He would be shunned and lose his livelihood. Look at the hysterical shit comments he's getting just for this weak, equivocating, partial acknowledgement of the obvious.
The Ukraine phone call was not unethical or illegal. There was no quid pro quo. This is a matter of public record. But Taibbi repeats the lie. Not good enough. Not even close. He knows better. He's lyin'.
Posted by: Semi-Literate Thug at October 13, 2019 01:59 PM (t5m5e)
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If a demonrat is elected in 2024 what do we do? Not exactly how I envisioned my golden years after playing by the rules.
Posted by: Infidel at October 13, 2019 01:59 PM (OM4Ma)
I'm not at my golden years, but the longer I live the more I realize that us "playing by the rules" only benefits the people who make the rules, not the ones who live by them.
Posted by: Infidel at October 13, 2019 01:59 PM (OM4Ma)
I'm not at my golden years, but the longer I live the more I realize that us "playing by the rules" only benefits the people who make the rules, not the ones who live by them.
Posted by: Insomniac at October 13, 2019 02:01 PM (NWiLs)
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What would George Washington do?
Posted by: Humphreyrobot at October 13, 2019 02:01 PM (w0qJa)
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SCOTUS just heard a case about whether Title IX a time- job description applies to gays the way it does to women
Expect a 5 to 4 decision saying no. Gorsuch read liberally from the 2nd Circuit dissent by Judge Lynch, who will join Learned Hand as the most influential judge never to sit on SCOTUS
Lynch's reasoning is simple. You can't torture the meaning of ordinary words (sex does not mean sexuall orientation). Nor can you ignore obvious history. (Nobody was talking about gay rights in 1965). This reasoning has far reaching implications
Expect a 5 to 4 decision saying no. Gorsuch read liberally from the 2nd Circuit dissent by Judge Lynch, who will join Learned Hand as the most influential judge never to sit on SCOTUS
Lynch's reasoning is simple. You can't torture the meaning of ordinary words (sex does not mean sexuall orientation). Nor can you ignore obvious history. (Nobody was talking about gay rights in 1965). This reasoning has far reaching implications
Posted by: Ignoramus at October 13, 2019 02:02 PM (YsNY7)
Posted by: The British Children at October 13, 2019 02:02 PM (T6t7i)
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Eagles getting stomped by Vikings 24 -3
Posted by: Skip at October 13, 2019 02:02 PM (ZCEU2)
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154 What would George Washington do?
Posted by: Humphreyrobot at October 13, 2019 02:01 PM (w0qJa)
On a horse made of crystal he patrolled the land
With his Mason ring, his schnauzer and his perfect hands
Posted by: Humphreyrobot at October 13, 2019 02:01 PM (w0qJa)
On a horse made of crystal he patrolled the land
With his Mason ring, his schnauzer and his perfect hands
Posted by: Insomniac at October 13, 2019 02:03 PM (NWiLs)
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Posted by: Ripley at October 13, 2019 01:56 PM (MxEKc)
Yes, there will be an assassination attempt against PDT or his family.
Yes, there will be an assassination attempt against PDT or his family.
Posted by: clutch at October 13, 2019 02:04 PM (Z3oWA)
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Some are still asking how we fix this.
2A
Any other response is not realistic.
You have an unprecedented major problem with a political party, the media and the IC.
There is no other solution. Don't delude yourself.
2A
Any other response is not realistic.
You have an unprecedented major problem with a political party, the media and the IC.
There is no other solution. Don't delude yourself.
Posted by: Ha at October 13, 2019 02:04 PM (OP2H/)
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The DoD was involved in the coup attempt. Don't be so sure the military is any kind of safety valve.
Posted by: JackStraw at October 13, 2019 01:38 PM (ZLI7S)
I believe it is critical to address a problem at the level at which the problem arises, and not on some other level.
In this case, the problem arises at the personnel level. An organizational change does not address that problem; it would merely cause the personnel problem to exist in a different organizational structure.
Instead, a personnel problem has to be addressed as a personnel matter. There's nothing wrong intrinsically with any of these organizations (DoD, CIA, NSA, etc.) qua organizations; what's wrong with them arises from the personnel in them.
Posted by: JackStraw at October 13, 2019 01:38 PM (ZLI7S)
I believe it is critical to address a problem at the level at which the problem arises, and not on some other level.
In this case, the problem arises at the personnel level. An organizational change does not address that problem; it would merely cause the personnel problem to exist in a different organizational structure.
Instead, a personnel problem has to be addressed as a personnel matter. There's nothing wrong intrinsically with any of these organizations (DoD, CIA, NSA, etc.) qua organizations; what's wrong with them arises from the personnel in them.
Posted by: Deplorable Jay Guevara at October 13, 2019 02:05 PM (78Xqz)
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153 If a demonrat is elected in 2024 what do we do? Not exactly how I envisioned my golden years after playing by the rules.
Posted by: Infidel at October 13, 2019 01:59 PM (OM4Ma)
A dim wont win in 2024, so you can stop worrying
Posted by: Infidel at October 13, 2019 01:59 PM (OM4Ma)
A dim wont win in 2024, so you can stop worrying
Posted by: REDACTED at October 13, 2019 02:06 PM (AQBtr)
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If a demonrat is elected in 2024 what do we do? Not exactly how I envisioned my golden years after playing by the rules.
Posted by: Infidel at October 13, 2019 01:59 PM (OM4Ma)
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I'm too old for this crap. I just want to rest. But when the time comes I will seek to do my part anyway.
The people who are best equipped to monkey-wrench this impending tyranny have not done anything yet. A tipping point approaches.
If a demonrat is elected in 2024 what do we do? Not exactly how I envisioned my golden years after playing by the rules.
Posted by: Infidel at October 13, 2019 01:59 PM (OM4Ma)
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I'm too old for this crap. I just want to rest. But when the time comes I will seek to do my part anyway.
The people who are best equipped to monkey-wrench this impending tyranny have not done anything yet. A tipping point approaches.
Posted by: Semi-Literate Thug at October 13, 2019 02:06 PM (t5m5e)
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I'm not at my golden years, but the longer I live the more I realize that us "playing by the rules" only benefits the people who make the rules, not the ones who live by them.
Posted by: Insomniac at October 13, 2019 02:01 PM (NWiLs)
Insom, I'm not retired and still have some years to work, but it seems useless some days. I guess if I was an ignorant schlub and didn't pay attention it wouldn't irk me so much. I realize what we have to lose.
I'm not at my golden years, but the longer I live the more I realize that us "playing by the rules" only benefits the people who make the rules, not the ones who live by them.
Posted by: Insomniac at October 13, 2019 02:01 PM (NWiLs)
Insom, I'm not retired and still have some years to work, but it seems useless some days. I guess if I was an ignorant schlub and didn't pay attention it wouldn't irk me so much. I realize what we have to lose.
Posted by: Infidel at October 13, 2019 02:06 PM (OM4Ma)
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I am not afraid of a attempt on President Trump, he is well protected 24/7 and even less afraid the whistleblower will be murdered if found out.
Posted by: Skip at October 13, 2019 02:07 PM (ZCEU2)
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154 What would George Washington do?
Posted by: Humphreyrobot at October 13, 2019 02:01 PM (w0qJa)
Clack his teeth, bury head and have his fat ass in the air
Posted by: Humphreyrobot at October 13, 2019 02:01 PM (w0qJa)
Clack his teeth, bury head and have his fat ass in the air
Posted by: AARON BURR at October 13, 2019 02:07 PM (AQBtr)
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>>jackstraw, mrp, yd, we have maybe 5 or so years to clean this up. Just seems to me it's so deeply imbedded in the system there may not be enough time to clear out the scum.
There has been a lot of cleaning already and more happening everyday. It will be an ongoing process to root out the remaining remnants but I suspect that is a good part of every discussion at Trump's cabinet meetings. There have been reports since almost the first day of people leaving the government in huge numbers. I suspect a lot more will leave voluntarily as this stuff is exposed.
And don't discount what Trump is doing with the courts. A lot of what had gone wrong with this country has been the left's co-opting the courts and installing activists instead of judges. Trump is remaking the courts and should have something like 160 federal judges done in the next couple months. If he gets two terms he will add to that including likely one if not more SC justices.
It's always a battle between those who want to live under the Constitutional government given us by the founders and those who want to tear it down. They made a lot of progress over the last 50-60 years but a lot of it is being unwound. If Trump gets 5 more years he could set them back decades.
There has been a lot of cleaning already and more happening everyday. It will be an ongoing process to root out the remaining remnants but I suspect that is a good part of every discussion at Trump's cabinet meetings. There have been reports since almost the first day of people leaving the government in huge numbers. I suspect a lot more will leave voluntarily as this stuff is exposed.
And don't discount what Trump is doing with the courts. A lot of what had gone wrong with this country has been the left's co-opting the courts and installing activists instead of judges. Trump is remaking the courts and should have something like 160 federal judges done in the next couple months. If he gets two terms he will add to that including likely one if not more SC justices.
It's always a battle between those who want to live under the Constitutional government given us by the founders and those who want to tear it down. They made a lot of progress over the last 50-60 years but a lot of it is being unwound. If Trump gets 5 more years he could set them back decades.
Posted by: JackStraw at October 13, 2019 02:09 PM (ZLI7S)
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Clack his teeth, bury head and have his fat ass in the air
Posted by: AARON BURR at October 13, 2019 02:07 PM (AQBtr)
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See, this kind of thing is why you're considered to be a disgrace.
Clack his teeth, bury head and have his fat ass in the air
Posted by: AARON BURR at October 13, 2019 02:07 PM (AQBtr)
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See, this kind of thing is why you're considered to be a disgrace.
Posted by: Semi-Literate Thug at October 13, 2019 02:10 PM (t5m5e)
Posted by: pep at October 13, 2019 02:10 PM (T6t7i)
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Given Turkey, and Europeans death wish led by Merkel, what's the point of NATO any more?
Posted by: Ignoramus at October 13, 2019 01:36 PM (YsNY7)
To soak the US taxpayer and allow the Eurotrash to practice their failed socialist schemes.
Abolish NATO. President Trump should call for the reassembly of the Warsaw Pact with the US, Poland and Hungary as founding members.
Warsaw Pact 2: No Muzzies Boogaloo.
Posted by: Hairyback Guy at October 13, 2019 01:41 PM (Z+IKu)
I think that if Trump wins next year, he'll propose something radical. Maybe it won't be to actually abolish NATO, but something akin to it. It will be 2020--75 years after the End of WW2. He'll note that fact ad say "How long must we stay?"
The elites will howl, but it would probably be the best thing for Europe.
Posted by: Ignoramus at October 13, 2019 01:36 PM (YsNY7)
To soak the US taxpayer and allow the Eurotrash to practice their failed socialist schemes.
Abolish NATO. President Trump should call for the reassembly of the Warsaw Pact with the US, Poland and Hungary as founding members.
Warsaw Pact 2: No Muzzies Boogaloo.
Posted by: Hairyback Guy at October 13, 2019 01:41 PM (Z+IKu)
I think that if Trump wins next year, he'll propose something radical. Maybe it won't be to actually abolish NATO, but something akin to it. It will be 2020--75 years after the End of WW2. He'll note that fact ad say "How long must we stay?"
The elites will howl, but it would probably be the best thing for Europe.
Posted by: JoeF. at October 13, 2019 02:10 PM (NFEMn)
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Hunter steps down from Chinese BHR Equity firm.
How many will go Oh, so it is a issue?
How many will go Oh, so it is a issue?
Posted by: Skip at October 13, 2019 02:11 PM (ZCEU2)
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Taibbi is a piece of leftist shit that needs to be clubbed like a baby fur seal just like the rest of the left. He is a leftist through and through.
Posted by: JROD at October 13, 2019 02:13 PM (X00x7)
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Abolish NATO. President Trump should call for the reassembly of the
Warsaw Pact with the US, Poland and Hungary as founding members.
Excellent idea. But not the Irish.
It will be 2020--785 years after the End of WW2.
I was told there would be no math.
Warsaw Pact with the US, Poland and Hungary as founding members.
Excellent idea. But not the Irish.
It will be 2020--
I was told there would be no math.
Posted by: pep at October 13, 2019 02:14 PM (T6t7i)
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It will be 2020--785 years after the End of WW2.
I was told there would be no math.
Posted by: pep
Good thing, too.
I was told there would be no math.
Posted by: pep
Good thing, too.
Posted by: pep at October 13, 2019 02:15 PM (T6t7i)
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What would George Washington do?
Posted by: Humphreyrobot at October 13, 2019 02:01 PM (w0qJa)
George was a big proponent of buck and ball.
I'm just sayin'.
What would George Washington do?
Posted by: Humphreyrobot at October 13, 2019 02:01 PM (w0qJa)
George was a big proponent of buck and ball.
I'm just sayin'.
Posted by: IllTemperedCur at October 13, 2019 02:15 PM (veoSD)
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".....And this is good stuff..." Sorry Ace, just because he writes good stuff doesn't mean he's not a propagandist. After all, this entire MSM (including you) is now entered into the realm of [required] entertainment to survive the onslaught generated by the Internet driven competition.
Posted by: hstad2 at October 13, 2019 02:17 PM (uywSX)
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Has anyone announced the reason for the collapse of the HRC in NoLA?
Posted by: pep at October 13, 2019 02:17 PM (T6t7i)
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Did "Russia" get Trump elected by not giving the Donks &/or Hilz their money's worth?
Sound good. I needed a laugh. Love it when grifters go head to head.
Sound good. I needed a laugh. Love it when grifters go head to head.
Posted by: klaftern at October 13, 2019 02:18 PM (RuIsu)
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177 Has anyone announced the reason for the collapse of the HRC in NoLA?
Posted by: pep at October 13, 2019 02:17 PM (T6t7i)
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She was drinking again.
177 Has anyone announced the reason for the collapse of the HRC in NoLA?
Posted by: pep at October 13, 2019 02:17 PM (T6t7i)
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She was drinking again.
Posted by: Semi-Literate Thug at October 13, 2019 02:18 PM (t5m5e)
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Sorry Ace, just because he writes good stuff
doesn't mean he's not a propagandist.
Posted by: hstad2 at October 13, 2019 02:17 PM (uywSX)
I'm not as hirsute as Ace.
doesn't mean he's not a propagandist.
Posted by: hstad2 at October 13, 2019 02:17 PM (uywSX)
I'm not as hirsute as Ace.
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at October 13, 2019 02:19 PM (wYseH)
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Things certainly are heating up considering nothing is happening.
Posted by: JackStraw
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I can still envision a pile of kindling next to a pack of matches that all moulder into dust.
Things certainly are heating up considering nothing is happening.
Posted by: JackStraw
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I can still envision a pile of kindling next to a pack of matches that all moulder into dust.
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at October 13, 2019 02:21 PM (13CQC)
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pep - that will be months from now.
Some years ago it was a demolition project that went wrong and collapsed onto a Good Will shop in Philly killing at least 1 person, I think that took at least a year.
Some years ago it was a demolition project that went wrong and collapsed onto a Good Will shop in Philly killing at least 1 person, I think that took at least a year.
Posted by: Skip at October 13, 2019 02:22 PM (ZCEU2)
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Has anyone announced the reason for the collapse of the HRC in NoLA?
Posted by: pep at October 13, 2019 02:17 PM
Incompetence would be my guess.
Posted by: pep at October 13, 2019 02:17 PM
Incompetence would be my guess.
Posted by: Rusty Nail at October 13, 2019 02:22 PM (bQMzs)
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With deaths involved no one is going to volunteer information to sub grade work or materials, short cuts of negligence.
Posted by: Skip at October 13, 2019 02:23 PM (ZCEU2)
185
169 Instead, a personnel problem has to be addressed as a personnel matter.
So......napalm?
Posted by: pep at October 13, 2019 02:10 PM (T6t7i)
What? And contribute to global warming?
I'm thinking "rope."
So......napalm?
Posted by: pep at October 13, 2019 02:10 PM (T6t7i)
What? And contribute to global warming?
I'm thinking "rope."
Posted by: Deplorable Jay Guevara at October 13, 2019 02:23 PM (78Xqz)
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Posted by: hstad2 at October 13, 2019 02:17 PM (uywSX)
the difference is Ace does NOT self identify, nor portray himself, as a Reporter.
He does not claim to be neutral.
The MSM does.
Its like Snopes, who professes itself to be a non biased source of what is True, and what is Not, just came out a stated their hatred for President Trump AND Boris Johnson.
Thus admitting what many of us had believed, that indeed, they are biased, because they do not differentiate between FACT, and opinion.
They are constantly determining if an OPINION was true, or not.
the difference is Ace does NOT self identify, nor portray himself, as a Reporter.
He does not claim to be neutral.
The MSM does.
Its like Snopes, who professes itself to be a non biased source of what is True, and what is Not, just came out a stated their hatred for President Trump AND Boris Johnson.
Thus admitting what many of us had believed, that indeed, they are biased, because they do not differentiate between FACT, and opinion.
They are constantly determining if an OPINION was true, or not.
Posted by: Don Q at October 13, 2019 02:24 PM (NgKpN)
187
This is pretty cool.
https://tinyurl.com/yyxrb2ry
https://tinyurl.com/yyxrb2ry
Posted by: pep at October 13, 2019 02:25 PM (T6t7i)
188
FIRST!!!!!
Posted by: Sponge at October 13, 2019 02:25 PM (Zz0t1)
189
Has anyone announced the reason for the collapse of the HRC in NoLA?
Posted by: pep at October 13, 2019 02:17 PM (T6t7i)
Climate change, tax cuts, end of Net Neutrality, Federal government shutdown, pulling out of the Paris Accord. And slavery.
Has anyone announced the reason for the collapse of the HRC in NoLA?
Posted by: pep at October 13, 2019 02:17 PM (T6t7i)
Climate change, tax cuts, end of Net Neutrality, Federal government shutdown, pulling out of the Paris Accord. And slavery.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at October 13, 2019 02:26 PM (7rVsF)
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They are constantly determining if an OPINION was true, or not.
Posted by: Don Q at October 13, 2019 02:24 PM (NgKpN)
True ... to their beliefs.
Posted by: Don Q at October 13, 2019 02:24 PM (NgKpN)
True ... to their beliefs.
Posted by: Deplorable Jay Guevara at October 13, 2019 02:26 PM (78Xqz)
Posted by: Deplorable Jay Guevara at October 13, 2019 02:27 PM (78Xqz)
192
Many Americans don't see this because they're not used to waking up in a country where you're not sure who the president will be by nightfall. They don't understand that this predicament is worse than having a bad president.
So much shit in 2 sentences.
Trump isn't going anywhere.
Owebama was a bad president. Trump is fucking EPIC compared to that sack of shit.
I don't like his writing.
So much shit in 2 sentences.
Trump isn't going anywhere.
Owebama was a bad president. Trump is fucking EPIC compared to that sack of shit.
I don't like his writing.
Posted by: Sponge at October 13, 2019 02:27 PM (Zz0t1)
Posted by: Guy Who Doesn't Even Know Who Wrote This Post at October 13, 2019 02:28 PM (H5knJ)
194
191
What is the HRC?
Or am I being slow?
Hard Rock Cafe. I completely missed that it's also Hillary.
What is the HRC?
Or am I being slow?
Hard Rock Cafe. I completely missed that it's also Hillary.
Posted by: pep at October 13, 2019 02:28 PM (T6t7i)
195
My guess is shoring up unfinished walls somewhere on the first couple floors that couldn't hold weight of additional weight of additional floors.
Posted by: Skip at October 13, 2019 02:29 PM (ZCEU2)
196
Instead, a personnel problem has to be addressed as a personnel matter.
There's nothing wrong intrinsically with any of these organizations
(DoD, CIA, NSA, etc.) qua organizations; what's wrong with them arises
from the personnel in them.
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Seventeen (17)!!! agencies, all with secret powers.
That revelation from the 2nd DJT/HRC debate absolutely floored me. Where are the checks and balances on those agencies since obviously the Senate and the House are wedded to their secret budgets and international deals.
There's nothing wrong intrinsically with any of these organizations
(DoD, CIA, NSA, etc.) qua organizations; what's wrong with them arises
from the personnel in them.
=====
Seventeen (17)!!! agencies, all with secret powers.
That revelation from the 2nd DJT/HRC debate absolutely floored me. Where are the checks and balances on those agencies since obviously the Senate and the House are wedded to their secret budgets and international deals.
Posted by: mustbequantum at October 13, 2019 02:29 PM (MIKMs)
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Posted by: Sponge at October 13, 2019 02:27 PM (Zz0t1)
I think you are missing his point. he is decrying the power of the Deep State. He also hates Trump and can't get past that to be more objective, but he has a good point.
I think you are missing his point. he is decrying the power of the Deep State. He also hates Trump and can't get past that to be more objective, but he has a good point.
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at October 13, 2019 02:30 PM (wYseH)
Posted by: Flubber at October 13, 2019 02:30 PM (PQnIX)
Posted by: Soothsayer, very senile at October 13, 2019 02:31 PM (A0JUB)
200
George Washington would ask himself "What would Abe Lincoln do?"
Posted by: klaftern at October 13, 2019 02:31 PM (RuIsu)
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Deplorable Jay Guevara at October 13, 2019 02:23 PM (78Xqz)
I'm still voting for Madame Guillotine on the Mall in D. C.!
I'm still voting for Madame Guillotine on the Mall in D. C.!
Posted by: Grannymimi at October 13, 2019 02:31 PM (u5LFV)
202
Thats fiunny using a double entandre
Posted by: Skip at October 13, 2019 02:32 PM (ZCEU2)
203
Hard Rock Cafe. I completely missed that it's also Hillary.
Posted by: pep at October 13, 2019 02:28 PM (T6t7i)
I got the Hillary reference, but assumed it didn't refer to her because of the use of the definite article.
Maybe it was like "THE Ohio State University."
Posted by: pep at October 13, 2019 02:28 PM (T6t7i)
I got the Hillary reference, but assumed it didn't refer to her because of the use of the definite article.
Maybe it was like "THE Ohio State University."
Posted by: Deplorable Jay Guevara at October 13, 2019 02:33 PM (78Xqz)
204
There has been a lot of cleaning already and more happening everyday. It will be an ongoing process to root out the remaining remnants but I suspect that is a good part of every discussion at Trump's cabinet meetings.
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I think this is one difference in the way we see this. You think the coup plotters are a small cadre at the top - and I think that's accurate. Where we diverge, is that you believe it's confined there, where I think it is representative of corruption extending throughout the IC and federal LE.
I think we're looking at something much, much bigger than a remnant.
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I think this is one difference in the way we see this. You think the coup plotters are a small cadre at the top - and I think that's accurate. Where we diverge, is that you believe it's confined there, where I think it is representative of corruption extending throughout the IC and federal LE.
I think we're looking at something much, much bigger than a remnant.
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at October 13, 2019 02:33 PM (5aX2M)
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Many Americans don't see this because they're not used to waking up in a country where you're not sure who the president will be by nightfall. They don't understand that this predicament is worse than having a bad president.
So much shit in 2 sentences.
Trump isn't going anywhere.
Owebama was a bad president. Trump is fucking EPIC compared to that sack of shit.
I don't like his writing.
Posted by: Sponge at October 13, 2019 02:27 PM (Zz0t1)
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I don't like his writing either simply because he sees only part of the picture due to his liberal blinkers however, he still sees more than everyone else on the left.
Our problem, and the world's problem is that the average age of reporters, or journalists as they like to think of themselves, is 27. This age meant a certain maturity in the past but today they are pre-teens in their understanding of how the world works or anything about human nature.
The LOL generation will be the death of us.
So much shit in 2 sentences.
Trump isn't going anywhere.
Owebama was a bad president. Trump is fucking EPIC compared to that sack of shit.
I don't like his writing.
Posted by: Sponge at October 13, 2019 02:27 PM (Zz0t1)
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I don't like his writing either simply because he sees only part of the picture due to his liberal blinkers however, he still sees more than everyone else on the left.
Our problem, and the world's problem is that the average age of reporters, or journalists as they like to think of themselves, is 27. This age meant a certain maturity in the past but today they are pre-teens in their understanding of how the world works or anything about human nature.
The LOL generation will be the death of us.
Posted by: Decaf at October 13, 2019 02:34 PM (URoA0)
206
176 ".....And this is good stuff..." Sorry Ace, just because he writes good stuff doesn't mean he's not a propagandist. After all, this entire MSM (including you) is now entered into the realm of [required] entertainment to survive the onslaught generated by the Internet driven competition.
Posted by: hstad2 at October 13, 2019 02:17 PM (uywSX)
I have always enjoyed Taiibi's writing, and the main reason is that while he is an admitted Leftist, he is NOT a propagandist. The is a huge distinction, and it is very rare these days. Thinkers like him are more valuable than any propagandist, even those nominally on our side. Taibbi has independent analysis, independent thought, and never lets anyone else tell him what to say. In the comments on his article, you can tell the True Believers are already outraged over what he has said.
Posted by: hstad2 at October 13, 2019 02:17 PM (uywSX)
I have always enjoyed Taiibi's writing, and the main reason is that while he is an admitted Leftist, he is NOT a propagandist. The is a huge distinction, and it is very rare these days. Thinkers like him are more valuable than any propagandist, even those nominally on our side. Taibbi has independent analysis, independent thought, and never lets anyone else tell him what to say. In the comments on his article, you can tell the True Believers are already outraged over what he has said.
Posted by: Tom Servo at October 13, 2019 02:34 PM (V2Yro)
207
I'm still voting for Madame Guillotine on the Mall in D. C.!
Posted by: Grannymimi at October 13, 2019 02:31 PM (u5LFV)
And risk spreading the virus??
Posted by: Grannymimi at October 13, 2019 02:31 PM (u5LFV)
And risk spreading the virus??
Posted by: Deplorable Jay Guevara at October 13, 2019 02:34 PM (78Xqz)
208
The LOL generation will be the death of us.
Posted by: Decaf at October 13, 2019 02:34 PM (URoA0)
Things Socrates said.
Posted by: Decaf at October 13, 2019 02:34 PM (URoA0)
Things Socrates said.
Posted by: Deplorable Jay Guevara at October 13, 2019 02:35 PM (78Xqz)
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That revelation from the 2nd DJT/HRC debate absolutely floored me. Where are the checks and balances on those agencies since obviously the Senate and the House are wedded to their secret budgets and international deals.
Posted by: mustbequantum at October 13, 2019 02:29 PM (MIKMs)
Once upon a time, we had competing agencies.
You could send the Marines to arrest an Army General.
You could send Federal Marshalls, to arrest FBI.
You had the Defense Intelligence folks, who could spy for you on the CIA if needed.
The only points where those competing agencies met, was the President himself.
Now, we have the Army and Marines as Joint Commands.
CIA and Def Intell folks all report to the National Security Advisor.
And the FBI and Fed Marshalls all work for DOJ.
We merged all those services in everything but name, so we have no competing agencies anymore.
Posted by: mustbequantum at October 13, 2019 02:29 PM (MIKMs)
Once upon a time, we had competing agencies.
You could send the Marines to arrest an Army General.
You could send Federal Marshalls, to arrest FBI.
You had the Defense Intelligence folks, who could spy for you on the CIA if needed.
The only points where those competing agencies met, was the President himself.
Now, we have the Army and Marines as Joint Commands.
CIA and Def Intell folks all report to the National Security Advisor.
And the FBI and Fed Marshalls all work for DOJ.
We merged all those services in everything but name, so we have no competing agencies anymore.
Posted by: Don Q at October 13, 2019 02:37 PM (NgKpN)
210
Big can of generic Lysol to the National Mall!
Posted by: klaftern at October 13, 2019 02:37 PM (RuIsu)
211
198 What is the HRC?
Hard Rock Cafe
Posted by: Flubber at October 13, 2019 02:30 PM (PQnIX)
Thanks. I hadn't been aware of the news on that.
Hard Rock Cafe
Posted by: Flubber at October 13, 2019 02:30 PM (PQnIX)
Thanks. I hadn't been aware of the news on that.
Posted by: Deplorable Jay Guevara at October 13, 2019 02:37 PM (78Xqz)
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Deplorable Jay Guevara at October 13, 2019 02:34 PM (78Xqz)
But I want to have the part of Madame Defarge. Knit one, purl two, etc.
But I want to have the part of Madame Defarge. Knit one, purl two, etc.
Posted by: Grannymimi at October 13, 2019 02:38 PM (u5LFV)
213
I would say because it spreads the virus
Posted by: Skip at October 13, 2019 02:38 PM (ZCEU2)
214
I'm not at my golden years, but the longer I live the more I realize that us "playing by the rules" only benefits the people who make the rules, not the ones who live by them.
Posted by: Insomniac at October 13, 2019 02:01 PM (NWiLs)"
The question is never "should I play by the rules?" The question is, "How far can I go in breaking the rules and not getting caught and wrecking myself?"
Posted by: Insomniac at October 13, 2019 02:01 PM (NWiLs)"
The question is never "should I play by the rules?" The question is, "How far can I go in breaking the rules and not getting caught and wrecking myself?"
Posted by: Tom Servo at October 13, 2019 02:38 PM (V2Yro)
215
George Washington would ask himself "What would Abe Lincoln do?"
Posted by: klaftern at October 13, 2019 02:31 PM (RuIsu)
Washington would go to YouTube to watch interviews of Lincoln on the Sunday morning political talk shows to flesh out Lincoln's thoughts on the matter.
Posted by: klaftern at October 13, 2019 02:31 PM (RuIsu)
Washington would go to YouTube to watch interviews of Lincoln on the Sunday morning political talk shows to flesh out Lincoln's thoughts on the matter.
Posted by: RickZ at October 13, 2019 02:38 PM (Y8PSl)
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I think this is one difference in the way we see this. You think the coup plotters are a small cadre at the top - and I think that's accurate. Where we diverge, is that you believe it's confined there, where I think it is representative of corruption extending throughout the IC and federal LE.
I think we're looking at something much, much bigger than a remnant.
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at October 13, 2019 02:33 PM (5aX2M)
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In the 50s and the 60s we used to characterise such takeovers of government ad military juntas, we should name the current uprising as bureaucratic juntas simply because US is not an isolated case. Look at UK and every country within the EU.
I think we're looking at something much, much bigger than a remnant.
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at October 13, 2019 02:33 PM (5aX2M)
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In the 50s and the 60s we used to characterise such takeovers of government ad military juntas, we should name the current uprising as bureaucratic juntas simply because US is not an isolated case. Look at UK and every country within the EU.
Posted by: Decaf at October 13, 2019 02:38 PM (URoA0)
217
More fun with impeachment numbers:
There are 19 GOP senators from the 11 southern states which seceded. (This OMITS the 2 GOP senators from KY, in which secession is in the eye of the beholder.)
Assuming that the 19 southern state GOP senators vote against impeachment, than the DEMs would need to get 20 of the other 34 GOP senators to vote for it.
Dream on, DEMs.
There are 19 GOP senators from the 11 southern states which seceded. (This OMITS the 2 GOP senators from KY, in which secession is in the eye of the beholder.)
Assuming that the 19 southern state GOP senators vote against impeachment, than the DEMs would need to get 20 of the other 34 GOP senators to vote for it.
Dream on, DEMs.
Posted by: mnw at October 13, 2019 02:38 PM (Cssks)
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Anyone NOOD yet?
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212 Deplorable Jay Guevara at October 13, 2019 02:34 PM (78Xqz)
But I want to have the part of Madame Defarge. Knit one, purl two, etc.
Posted by: Grannymimi at October 13, 2019 02:38 PM (u5LFV)
Well, Hanoi Jane Fonda has vowed to be arrested in DC every week, and she's unlikely to have AIDS, so by all means, go for it!
But I want to have the part of Madame Defarge. Knit one, purl two, etc.
Posted by: Grannymimi at October 13, 2019 02:38 PM (u5LFV)
Well, Hanoi Jane Fonda has vowed to be arrested in DC every week, and she's unlikely to have AIDS, so by all means, go for it!
Posted by: Deplorable Jay Guevara at October 13, 2019 02:39 PM (78Xqz)
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20-somethings are easy to ridicule. But the rot goes way deeper than them. They weren't raised by wolves. The parenting in this country has been godawful for generations now.
Posted by: bear with asymmetrical balls at October 13, 2019 02:40 PM (H5knJ)
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for Madame Guillotine on the Mall in D. C.!
The Emperors Sword and the Hand of Dominion.
For the lulz.
The Emperors Sword and the Hand of Dominion.
For the lulz.
Posted by: DaveA at October 13, 2019 02:41 PM (FhXTo)
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The fact that there "plotters" were able to pull off what they did and continued to do for so long makes me ask what happened to the guy(s) who found out and didn't go along? The fact that no one apperantly said "WTF?!!" and spilled the beans or publicly is indicitive of the mindset of the employed-for-life civil servants. Everyone who knew went along for the ride.
Posted by: pawn at October 13, 2019 02:41 PM (PveK5)
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>>I think this is one difference in the way we see this. You think the coup plotters are a small cadre at the top - and I think that's accurate. Where we diverge, is that you believe it's confined there, where I think it is representative of corruption extending throughout the IC and federal LE.
Nonsense. I've been saying this for decades, I didn't just stumble onto it a few weeks ago.
But without control at the top the ones at the lower levels are much less potent. They can be identified, isolated and removed. Not always as rapidly as we want because of civil service rules but it's being done. The former ambassador of Ukraine is a prime example.
No, I never bought into the "we are never going to vote ourselves out of this", "civil war starts tomorrow" stuff because it's silly. If Trump gets 8 years we will indeed have voted ourselves out of this. All it took was having the right guy in charge and we got him.
Nonsense. I've been saying this for decades, I didn't just stumble onto it a few weeks ago.
But without control at the top the ones at the lower levels are much less potent. They can be identified, isolated and removed. Not always as rapidly as we want because of civil service rules but it's being done. The former ambassador of Ukraine is a prime example.
No, I never bought into the "we are never going to vote ourselves out of this", "civil war starts tomorrow" stuff because it's silly. If Trump gets 8 years we will indeed have voted ourselves out of this. All it took was having the right guy in charge and we got him.
Posted by: JackStraw at October 13, 2019 02:45 PM (ZLI7S)
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Most of you failed. The Washington test.
So you get little 22 pistols and work in the office.
So you get little 22 pistols and work in the office.
Posted by: Humphreyrobot at October 13, 2019 02:48 PM (w0qJa)
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I submit that working FBI field agents have no more use for Comey's bullshit than we do. They want to do their job, just like the rest of us.
Posted by: mnw at October 13, 2019 02:50 PM (Cssks)
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They want to do their job, just like the rest of us.
Posted by: mnw at October 13, 2019 02:50 PM (Cssks)
I vehemently disagree. They want to keep their sweet, sweet pensions so they keep as quiet as Hillary testifying under oath.
Posted by: mnw at October 13, 2019 02:50 PM (Cssks)
I vehemently disagree. They want to keep their sweet, sweet pensions so they keep as quiet as Hillary testifying under oath.
Posted by: RickZ at October 13, 2019 02:56 PM (Y8PSl)
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The fact that there "plotters" were able to pull off what they did and continued to do for so long makes me ask what happened to the guy(s) who found out and didn't go along? The fact that no one apperantly said "WTF?!!" and spilled the beans or publicly is indicitive of the mindset of the employed-for-life civil servants. Everyone who knew went along for the ride.
Posted by: pawn at October 13, 2019 02:41 PM (PveK5)
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Just remember, what can't go on will not go on. A lot of people are waking up to the corrupt civil servants and eventually they will go the way of the "good old boys".
I noticed that Hollywood is not making any more shows about good cops, good social workers etc because they would be laughed off the air.
Posted by: pawn at October 13, 2019 02:41 PM (PveK5)
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Just remember, what can't go on will not go on. A lot of people are waking up to the corrupt civil servants and eventually they will go the way of the "good old boys".
I noticed that Hollywood is not making any more shows about good cops, good social workers etc because they would be laughed off the air.
Posted by: Decaf at October 13, 2019 02:57 PM (URoA0)
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226 Rick
Don't know what you're referring to.
Do you know many of them? They'd be right at home here, mostly. The ones who investigate bank robberies and mail fraud. Not the ones on the Seventh Floor, back at the Hoover Bldg.
Don't know what you're referring to.
Do you know many of them? They'd be right at home here, mostly. The ones who investigate bank robberies and mail fraud. Not the ones on the Seventh Floor, back at the Hoover Bldg.
Posted by: mnw at October 13, 2019 03:06 PM (Cssks)
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I'm sorry, mnw, but they've had more than enough time to open their pie holes if they were the least bit concerned. They haven't and one must ask why not. You have my answer as to why. In Sherlockian terms, they are 'the dog that doesn't bark'.
Posted by: RickZ at October 13, 2019 03:14 PM (Y8PSl)
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Anyone know the staffing numbers ,in total,of these agencies CIA FBI etc.....? billions and billions!!!
Anyone know the staffing numbers ,in total,of these agencies CIA FBI etc.....? billions and billions!!!
Posted by: saf at October 13, 2019 03:18 PM (5IHGB)
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Local and state police need to stop cooperating with the FBI. Young people need to be made into pariahs if they go to work for the IC. And, as painful as it is to write, our children and grandchildren should be discouraged from military service.
It is easy to imagine the first item will provoke a violent federal response, but it is necessary as things now stand.
It is easy to imagine the first item will provoke a violent federal response, but it is necessary as things now stand.
Posted by: Trump poisoned my cat at October 13, 2019 03:27 PM (iw59Q)
Posted by: CNN Guy at October 13, 2019 04:12 PM (oVJmc)
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I read this yesterday and was somewhat impressed that a dyed-in-the-wool lefty got things at least half right. Unfortunately, as usual I wanted to reach into the monitor and grab him by his GD neck and shake some sense into him the other half of the piece.
How is it that people--especially an ostensible journalist--can after all this time still be so f**king lazy that they just parrot mindless talking points? Quid pro quo? Are you so goddamned stupid that you didn't even read the transcript of the call that revealed that Trump is after the truth of 2016? Did you just read the MSM version of the transcript missing the 548 words? WHAT GODDAMNED QUID PRO QUO? And there was no ask to "dig up dirt on Biden" either. Lazy, lazy, lazy or lefty, lefty, lefty? Both?
Are you so f**king twisted by ideology that you cannot admit that it is absurd that Biden being Trump's political opponent does NOT confer immunity from investigation of corruption? If they didn't want Trump to investigate his political rival then Biden shouldn't have chosen to campaign for president. Then he could have been investigated as a former vice president instead whose son landed a few million dollars from Burisma for no apparent reason. So, is this the new rule? Run for office and you cannot be investigated? How come this rule didn't pertain to Trump in 2016?
And Matt, what's with the other glib assertions of Trump's corruption (it's a given, of course!)? What specifically are you claiming? What evidence would you care to adduce? Emoluments? Something that he must be hiding in his tax returns--even though he's been audited by the IRS every year for decades?
Taibbi came as close as any true lefty I've yet seen to admitting the truth. I guess he can't take the last step all the way over to reality without having his commie card revoked.
How is it that people--especially an ostensible journalist--can after all this time still be so f**king lazy that they just parrot mindless talking points? Quid pro quo? Are you so goddamned stupid that you didn't even read the transcript of the call that revealed that Trump is after the truth of 2016? Did you just read the MSM version of the transcript missing the 548 words? WHAT GODDAMNED QUID PRO QUO? And there was no ask to "dig up dirt on Biden" either. Lazy, lazy, lazy or lefty, lefty, lefty? Both?
Are you so f**king twisted by ideology that you cannot admit that it is absurd that Biden being Trump's political opponent does NOT confer immunity from investigation of corruption? If they didn't want Trump to investigate his political rival then Biden shouldn't have chosen to campaign for president. Then he could have been investigated as a former vice president instead whose son landed a few million dollars from Burisma for no apparent reason. So, is this the new rule? Run for office and you cannot be investigated? How come this rule didn't pertain to Trump in 2016?
And Matt, what's with the other glib assertions of Trump's corruption (it's a given, of course!)? What specifically are you claiming? What evidence would you care to adduce? Emoluments? Something that he must be hiding in his tax returns--even though he's been audited by the IRS every year for decades?
Taibbi came as close as any true lefty I've yet seen to admitting the truth. I guess he can't take the last step all the way over to reality without having his commie card revoked.
Posted by: Lawrence L at October 13, 2019 04:47 PM (Uu7xZ)
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Odds are pretty good that the next Obama will decide he's pretty good at using drones on US citizens that won't willingly be transformed.
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I thought Taibbi was part of the Coup Cucks Clan
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He uses ...government-in-exile,...
Without"" makes no sense to me.
Typically they are not in country - duh.
If he means shadow government they typically have shadow office place holders. Who are known e g. British system.
Only thing he gets right: Trump is target. His life is in greater danger than our peace of mind.
Without"" makes no sense to me.
Typically they are not in country - duh.
If he means shadow government they typically have shadow office place holders. Who are known e g. British system.
Only thing he gets right: Trump is target. His life is in greater danger than our peace of mind.
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