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The Morning Report — 2/19/24

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Good morning, kids. Hope you're having a good President's Day weekend holiday. As you probably know, I was absent for much of last week with as it turns out a not insignificant health scare. I'm not going to go into details, but thank God that so far it appears as if I came out of it relatively unscathed and able to function physically and mentally seemingly much as before. Time will tell going forward and there will be doctor visits and some tests in the near future to indeed confirm what the hell happened, and the odds of God-forbid something similar happening again. Right now, I'm on meds and things are under control.

If I didn't before, I most certainly believe in the power of prayer because all of you who were praying for me, let me tell you, it worked (and don't stop!). I hope this episode was indeed a one-off and with that said, I will try to resume the Morning Report to the level of quality that you expect and deserve, to the best that my energies and abilities can make it. "Thank you" doesn't even begin to express my gratitude to my brothers from other mothers CBD and Mis Hum for doing yeoman's work in filling in, as well as Ace and the cobs. You all honor me every single day with your time, fellowship, insights, bizarre humor and just knowing you're all out there in those little gray boxes. It makes it all worth while, even if all you do is just read the comments!

God bless you all.

* * * * *

Well, it looks as if this hack in black Enorgon/Gorgon/Erdogon/Enron creep has, surprise surprise, found Donald Trump and his business guilty of somehow defrauding the public by the overvaluing of the properties under his aegis.

When a clearly partisan judge can order Trump to pay $350 million in damages despite there being literally no victim in the financial crime he's alleged to have committed, that's a problem. 

While many on the left will celebrate any ruling against Trump because they hate him, some are seeing these stories for what they really are. For example, MSNBC host Katy Tur questioned the legitimacy of Judge Arthur Engoron's ruling banning Trump from running his businesses in New York for three years.

“[The rule] doesn't have to show the harm done. It's not the burden. You don't have to show that anybody was hurt by your practices. There's nobody you defrauded specifically,” [Katy] Tur said. “They looked at 150 cases over 70 years and found there was no case where there was a ban on doing business where there wasn't harm shown. So even though the threshold is harm shown, in the past, it has only been used to ban someone doing business when it's been shown that somebody was hurt. Say you're selling cosmetics that are poisoning you. Is it fair to go after Donald Trump like this in this environment, is my question?”

Even Tur could see that the judge was just using the opportunity to punish Trump. . . The bank Trump was alleged to have defrauded even testified in Trump's defense. So, there was no victim and no actual crime. At least one person at MSNBC could see what's really going on.

And yet. With that as well as the sturm und drang over Fani "Gotta Be Da Butt Bob" Willis clear corruption, misappropriation of funds and other abject criminality in her prosecution of Trump over supposed attempts to overturn/interfere with the 2020 election results in GA, which to my mind were all completely above board and well within his right to do but let's not bother about legal niceties, the law fare being hurled against him from Soros DA Alvin Bragg in NY almost gets lost in the sauce:

Special counsel Jack Smith and prosecutor Fanni Willis claim Trump "unlawfully interfered with the 2020 presidential election by trying to enlist state and federal officials in his efforts to stop Biden from taking office," according to Reason.com's Jacob Sullum. 

But Trump's claim of immunity isn't quite as "wild" as some on the left suggest. Presidential immunity was designed to prevent "frivolous, politically motivated criminal charges against former presidents," as Sullum points out.

That might not be the case entirely with the Smith and Willis cases. After all, there are statutes that may have been violated.

The three-judge appeals court hearing Trump's immunity claim found the argument unconvincing. The court ruled that "the danger" Trump perceived "appears slight" given prosecutors' "ethical obligations" and "additional safeguards," such as "the right to be charged by a grand jury upon a finding of probable cause."

So, trust Jack Smith. Trust Fanni Willis because they're prosecutors and wouldn't dream of putting their thumbs on the scale of justice, right?

In the hush money case, District Attorney Alvin Bragg is taking Trump to trial not for committing a crime but for interfering with the 2016 election by lying about his affair with Daniels and paying to cover it up. 

Falsifying business records becomes a felony, punishable by up to four years in prison, when the defendant's "intent to defraud" includes "an intent to commit another crime or to aid or conceal the commission thereof." What was the other crime? Bragg claims Trump "violated election laws" when he instructed Cohen to pay Daniels. Which election laws? Bragg so far has refused to say. "The indictment doesn't specify them because the law does not so require," he told reporters last year. . .

. . . Bragg came up with 32 meaningless charges just to pile on the potential felonies. His reasoning is that one of them ought to stick and give him a big notch on his tomahawk.

Bragg may actually have done Trump a favor. The Stormy Daniels hush money trial begins March 25. It's possible that Trump could be found not guilty on all charges, immediately leading to the perception that the other cases against Trump are equally as frivolous and accept Trump's view that these are all political prosecutions. 

Well, in a sane world, perhaps this all would be a house of cards that will come crashing down on the Dems. But in a sane and just world, none of these charges ever would have been brought and the 2020 election never would have been stolen. And not being in a sane world means beyond the prosecution it's the judges and juries that are as equally corrupted as those who weaponized the law against an innocent man, and by extension those who support him.

As of right now, 2024 will be a rematch of 2020. Except this time, the nation has been dragged so far down on every level that even some hardcore Democrat loyalists are shrieking ¡no mas!, at a minimum only focusing on the vegetable-in-chief but perhaps more broadly on the Democrats in general. That remains to be seen and of course it will take a political party and movement that is smart enough and really willing enough to point out the differences 24/7/365 from now until the end of time.

Love Trump, hate Trump, wish it was someone other than Trump, forget it. It's Trump. Warts and all, he is the rallying point. Get behind him and make the case for what he represents, which is us. America. And our last chance before the whole shithouse goes up in flames.

There is a clear choice looming in the presidential election of 2024 and the clarity of that decision becomes more obvious every day as the United States government self-destructs, RINOs continue to accelerate the growth of the Uniparty, the border remains open, billions are funneled into the black hole of Kyiv and a third world war has never looked more palatable to the madmen who run defense policy. 

Trump looks like the only rational choice to make.

What passes for government in America must be taken off life support. 

President Joe Biden appears to be only vaguely aware of his circumstances and only partly conscious at times. While Biden attempted to welcome King Abdullah II of Jordan to the White House, the president seemed only barely there. His brief monologue was reminiscent of a Foster Brooks routine from a Dean Martin Roast as he rambled on and actually thought he saw his former boss, President Barack Obama, in the audience. It was too much even for uber-liberal Jon Stewart who tore into Biden’s obvious dementia. 

If you’ve never laughed at Stewart in your life – and I hadn’t – this bit might provoke at least some mild hilarity. 

But the Senate is demented too. Last Sunday, Democrats and RINOs teamed-up to create an aid bill that was so monstrous in its proportions that it beggars belief that there are this many idiots sitting in the upper chamber collecting their salaries and watching the country descend into bankruptcy while they fund foreign wars that the United States cannot even afford to watch as an interested bystander. 

But there was Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and his bosom pal Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) declaring some kind of victory as the Senate passed this laughably corrupt "legislation" 67-27. There were 18 RINOs who joined their Democratic partners in passing this aid bill on a Super Bowl Sunday of all days. . .

. . . [J.D.] Vance also noted that the bill contains a “kill switch” that would force a Trump presidency to continue to send money to Ukraine. 

But if you think this is crazy, consider that this odious bill has been sewn to another legislative cadaver to create a Frankenstein monster of legislative decay. 

The “border security” bill is attached to the “aid” package and the entire monstrosity is headed back to the House of Representatives. 

The border bill that will do nothing to seal America’s southern border only served to remind Americans that the craven and venal politicians taking their orders not from Americans but from lobbyists are not concerned about an invasion of illegals but about seeing Ukrainians and Russians killed as the NATO syndicate continues to expand. 

Fortunately, House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA), whether for fear of losing his job or not, is saying this $118 billion gift from the Senate is “dead on arrival.”

Is this any way to run a government – democratic or otherwise? 

The Democrats have tried to eliminate Trump by whatever means necessary. The FBI and the Department of Justice continue to persecute him. The federal bureaucracy is actively planning to undermine and potentially defeat his presidency on their expectation – get this – that he will use his office to persecute his political enemies. Of course this has been reported by the legacy media as another example of how the Deep State is going to save us from another Trump presidency.

    ABOVE THE FOLD, BREAKING, NOTEWORTHY

  • Clarice Feldman: "There are several cases now pending in the Supreme Court questioning whether the government can censor internet communications through proxies what it cannot do directly."
    Has Our Government Erased the First Amendment?
  • "This is a powder keg and Islamists are holding the matches. Any dedicated terrorist who recently arrived via the Darien Gap or that was created in the New York City educational complex can light the match that blows up the powder keg."
    Are Pro-Hamas Terrorists Preparing to Lay Siege to New York City?
  • Victor Davis Hanson: "The Biden apparat has tried to present the construct of a dynamic president promoting a traditional Democrat agenda, which has succeeded brilliantly. Sustaining that lie requires constant deception."
    Delusions, Alternate Realities, and the Biden Consortium

    ISRAEL AT WAR

  • Prime Minister Netanyahu: “Israel demands security freedom of action in Judea and Samaria and Gaza in order to fight terrorism. The biggest absurdity is the claim that a Palestinian state will provide security to Israel.”
    Israeli Unity Cabinet Unanimously Rejects “International Dictates” To Impose Palestinian State As Reward For October 7 Massacre
  • The announcement, apparently representing the position of Benjamin Netanyahu’s government, was made on Sunday by opposition leader Benny Gantz, who has joined the war cabinet as part of an emergency government of national unity.
    Israel Sets March 10 Ramadan Deadline for Hostage Release — or War in Rafah
  • "Yousaf is married to a 'Palestinian' and had relatives in Gaza when the current conflict began. He is lobbying for Gazan migrants to be imported to the United Kingdom in general and Scotland in particular en masse, as Afghans and Syrians were in recent years."
    Scotland’s Jew-Hating First Minister Vacations Alongside Hamas Leadership
  • "The endless streams of propaganda emanating from Hamas and its Western supporters obscure hard truths about Israel’s humanity in war and peace."
    Against Genocidal Enemies, Israel Seeks Peace and Fights Fairly
  • "He died 20 years ago, but after October 7, Edward Said is bigger than ever."
    Merchant of Lies

    * * * * *

  • “Ted Cruz, you will see, Palestine will be free. Ted Cruz, what do you say? How many kids have you killed today.”
    Anti-Israel Protesters Harass Senator Ted Cruz Outside His Home
  • "Nearly 80% of Democrats want a ceasefire," Papermaster said, according to a post on the Code Pink website. "Pelosi is either completely unaware of her constituents' needs, or she is deliberately ignoring them, which is the more likely explanation."
    Protestors Deliver 300 Pounds of Poop to Malig-Nancy Pelosi's House
  • ". . . And America is halfway there."
    The DIE Road Leads to Gaza
  • Embracing the malevolent fiction that Israel is a “colonial-settler apartheid state.”
    No, Jenny Leong, There is No ‘Occupation’ of Gaza

    WE-ALL-SLAM-FOR-I-SLAM

  • Robert Spencer: "Genesse Moreno appears to have been genuinely mentally ill. This should not, however, prevent authorities from acknowledging that she also thought of herself as an Islamic jihadi. The two categories are not mutually exclusive. Yet while we would be hearing no end of it if Moreno had turned out to be a 'right-wing extremist,' as it is, we’re unlikely to hear very much about her ever again."
    The Media Is Covering Up Key Facts About the Lakewood Church Shooter's Motivations
  • Robert Spencer Part Deux: "There is no way that the Biden regime, which has already showcased Rachel Levine and Sam Brinton, is going to abandon its LGBTQ base, but Biden’s handlers are going to discover, if they don’t know already, that there are many more Muslims than just those in Minneapolis and Dearborn who find all that intolerable, particularly when it is pushed on their children in a school setting. As the 2024 election approaches, Old Joe and those who are really running his tragicomic opera in the White House will do their best to keep the coalition together, but it is collapsing under the weight of its own contradictions. It couldn’t happen to a nicer group of people."
    Muslim Families Can Opt Out of School LGBTQ Propaganda — and That’s Bad News for Biden
  • "The event was not organized by the parliament, but rather at the initiative of Hasan Koyuncu, a member of parliament within the Socialist Party and vice president of the Francophone Parliament in Brussels the Friends of Brussels Association were also involved."
    Report: Quran Recited at Belgian Parliament by Imam with Call for Killing, Kidnapping of Jews

    BIDEN CRIME FAMILY REVELATIONS & DEMENTIA WATCH

  • Margot Cleveland: "No one in Weiss’ office investigated Smirnov’s serious claims against Hunter and Joe Biden until after Grassley released a copy of the FD-1023 on July 20, 2023."
    Special Counsel Indictment Looks Just As Bad For David Weiss As The Charged FBI Informant
  • "Diplomat dispatched to convince business partners to stay silent through the election, he says."
    Hunter’s China Work Began In 2015 Immediately After VP Biden’s Christmas Party, Bobulinsky Testifies
  • "Will the [so-called quote-unquote "president"] be convicted before Donald Trump?"
    The Don of the ‘Biden Crime Family’
  • Victor Davis Hanson: "A pathological prevaricator."
    Biden’s Lies on Top of Lies on Top of Lies

    SHAMPEACHMENT 1.0, 2016 CLINTON/OBAMA COUP, CONGRESSIONAL PERSECUTION, SPYGATE, DEEP STATE, MUELLER DECEPTION

  • "We will win in the appellate division."
    ‘They Will Not Get Away With It’: Trump Attorney Unloads After Stunning New York Fraud Verdict
  • Roger Kimball: "Donald Trump is facing a wall of legal trouble. It’s possible that with all these darts being thrown, one will stick and he will be brought down. More likely, I think, is that he will prevail."
    Fraud Allegations and Financial Fiascos: The Saga of Trump’s Legal Battles
  • "The bank Trump was alleged to have defrauded even testified in Trump's defense. So, there was no victim and no actual crime. At least one person at MSNBC could see what's really going on."
    Legitimacy of Trump's New York Business Ban Questioned by MSNSDAP Host
  • More truckers joined the online rallying, with “The Disrespected Trucker” writing, “I vow that I will not make one delivery to New York. NONE! Who’s with me? Truckers for Trump!”
    "Fuck Around and Find Out": Pro-Trump Truckers Boycott NYC After Civil Fraud Verdict
  • “Whatever happens in the Trump case, expansive use of RICO is here to stay.”
    For Fani Willis, Everything Is Racketeering
  • “Well, one thing is clear is that no one will ever say election law is boring again,” Turley stated. “But the astonishing thing about this is that you have two prosecutors who stand accused of filing false statements in court. Mr. Wade is accused of answering interrogatories falsely and Willis is accused of making false statements in her own filings. That’s what they’re prosecuting defendants in the case for.”
    Turley Breaks Down ‘Astonishing’ Facts From Fani Willis Case, Reveals Further Actions Judge Could Take
  • “For many Black women, the inquiries into Willis’ romantic and financial life were rife with tropes and accusations often unfairly levied at Black women.”
    Trump Georgia Case: Race Card-Playing MSM Rush to Fani Willis’ Rescue After Disastrous Testimony
  • "Bragg may actually have done Trump a favor. The Stormy Daniels hush money trial begins March 25. It's possible that Trump could be found not guilty on all charges, immediately leading to the perception that the other cases against Trump are equally as frivolous and accept Trump's view that these are all political prosecutions."
    DA Alvin Bragg Is Trying to Punish Trump For Something That's Not a Crime
  • "Russia collusion" exposed at last.
    Shellenberger Exposes Obama's CIA

    AMNESTY, IMMIGRATION, BORDER SECURITY

  • “The development has sat empty for the past decade, until this week when neighbors noticed boxes of bunk beds being loaded in.”
    NYC Mayor Assures Harlem Residents That Empty Luxury Apartment Building Won’t House Illegal Migrants
  • The increase in Americans taking fentanyl, sometimes without their knowledge, has greatly increased overdose deaths. San Diego County suffered 815 fentanyl deaths in 2022, up a remarkable 785 percent on the figure for 2018. (Full statistics on overdose deaths for 2023 are currently unavailable.) Donald Trump has warned the ongoing border crisis is exacerbating the fentanyl crisis, due to illegal aliens trafficking narcotics themselves or taking time and resources away from border officials that might otherwise be used to tackle drug trafficking.
    POISONING THE BLOOD: ‘Massive’ Haul of 720,000 Fentanyl Pills Recovered
  • As the adage goes, “When you bring there here, here becomes there.”
    America’s Open Border – Intentionality or Incompetence?
  • "According to CBP data, the number of migrants illegally entering the US at the northern border last year topped 12,200 — a 240% spike from 2022."
    Eagle-eyed residents reveal sophisticated migrant smuggling operation at northern US border

    CIVIL WAR 2.0: J-6 FBI FALSE FLAG "RIOT" & AFTERMATH, LEFTIST PERSECUTIONS, DEMOCRAT PUTSCH, AMERICAN DISSOLUTION

  • "All hell broke loose."
    Harvard Economist Needed ‘Armed Guard’ After Study Found No Racial Bias In Police Shootings
  • Lloyd Billingsley: "These measures have no place in a free and democratic society."
    Still Looking at You, Kids: Congress Aims to Extend Warrantless Surveillance for the Foreseeable Future
  • Reid then laid out a series of exaggerated consequences that she felt would come if critical race theory (CRT) and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) were to be displaced.
    Joy Reid: Black People ‘Literally, Physically, Built this Country,’ Obama Our Only Reparation
  • "The proposed Office of Personnel Management (OPM) rule would make it more difficult for civil servants to be reclassified as Schedule F employees, who can be fired at will by the president, according to the federal register. Liberal organizations like Democracy Forward and Protect Democracy, which are involved in efforts to obstruct a potential second Trump term, have voiced support for the rule."
    Liberal Groups Back Proposed Rule That Would Further Entrench Bureaucracy As Polls Show Trump In Lead
  • "The persecution of Donald Trump is showing that in America, noticing Deep State fraud is a bigger crime than committing fraud."
    A Tale of Two Presidents

    FIRST AMENDMENT ISSUES, CENSORSHIP, FAKE NEWS, MEDIA, BIG BROTHER TECH

  • "Politics is not about who the smartest person in the room is, it’s about who is the most popular. Donald Trump just happens to be both."
    Trump Controls the Media Narrative Because He Knows How to Create It

    THE ECONOMY, STUPID

  • "Liberal media are declaring Bidenomics a success – but, after three years, hard numbers tell a much different story, regardless of whether the measure is how much Americans are paying, earning or saving."
    Bidenomics after 36 Months: Six Charts the Media Don’t Want You to See
  • Blue cities have chosen to deliver services and dole out goodies to their allies. Republican governors choose to maintain low taxes and allow individuals and businesses to thrive. It's not complicated at all. It's not even as hard as "Final Jeopardy." 
    It's a No-Brainer: Economic Growth Is Happening Mainly in Red States

    RED-GREENS, CLIMATE CHANGE HOAX, DEMOCRAT-LEFT WAR ON FOSSIL FUELS, JUNK SCIENCE, LYSENKOISM

  • "Watchdog files scientific integrity complaint after admin prioritizes 'subjective beliefs' over 'evidence.'"
    Biden Junta Cited 'Indigenous Knowledge' as Reason To Block Oil and Gas Leases
  • Buck Throckmorton: "This Bolt owner’s immaculate, low-mileage car that is less than 3-years old has depreciated by 56 percent because the driving public has made the very rational decision to avoid purchasing used E.V.s. With a collapsing secondary market for electric vehicles, the market for new E.V.s will see increasing customer resistance."
    The Collapsing Market for Used EVs
  • "Trend unlikely to be reversed by Dept. of Health and Human Services scientific integrity policy featuring the 'Indigenous Knowledge' heavily pushed by Team Biden."
    Poll Shows Significant Drop In Number Of Americans Who Trust Science
  • "Imports of Chinese lithium batteries have increased more than 500 percent since Biden took office."
    Biden's Inflation Reduction Act, Meant To Counter China, Prompted Explosion in Chinese Battery Imports

    CRIME & PUNISHMENT, NON-DOSTOYEVSKY

  • Daniel Greenfield: " . . . And then pays to free rapists from prison."
    Lyft Protects Women From Rape With Transgender Drivers

    AMERICA AND THE WORLD IMPRISONED: CHINESE CORONAVIRUS FICTIONS AND FACTS

  • What are Fauci and the Chi-Coms cooking up now? - jjs
    ‘A Matter of When, Not if’: W.H.O. Director Warns of ‘Disease X’ Pandemic at World Government Summit

    EDUCATION, AND WHAT PASSES FOR IT

  • "Microschools are a great alternative to a dreary, one-size-fits-all educational experience."
    Chronically Absent Students Need an Option

    THE 2020 AND 2022ELECTION HEISTS & AFTERMATH

  • "Audio recordings raise questions about the breach and agencies’ responsibility to notify the legislature of technology security threats."
    Breach In Wisconsin Campaign Finance System Exposes Security Risks

    POLITICS

  • Miranda Devine: "Dem Dems keep flipping the script. It’s always Opposite Day for them. Whatever they say, the opposite is the truth. Up is down and black is white. And because Democrats control most of the media, they get to make the truth whatever it is they want it to be. So, after three years living in [so-called quote-unquote "president"] Biden’s fantasy world, we finally have fallen through the looking glass with Alice in Wonderland, where nothing is what it is because everything is what it isn’t.
    Biden and Dems’ total disconnect from reality: Whatever they say, trust the opposite is true
  • ". . . I’m going to run and I’m going to win. And y’all can talk about support later. Right now you can ask him if he’s going to support me when I’m the nominee."
    Tricky Nikki Haley Refuses to Say She Will Support Trump if He Wins Nomination
  • ". . . as Trump is about to clinch the Republican nomination – and as his own remaining revival is the decrepit, war-mongering Nikki Haley, it does seem more than appropriate to rally around the man who understands that America’s worst enemies lie within the government apparatus. And while he may not have realized how to cope with that reality during his last term of office, he deserves another chance."
    Love Him or Hate Him, Trump is the Only Rational Choice This Year
  • "Will Donald Trump and the Republican Party take advantage of the opportunity?"
    The Hispanic Vote Is Up for Grabs in 2024!
  • "Democrats see Tom Suozzi’s special election win on Long Island as an encouraging sign that the strategy can pay off in November. If they think Suozzi has shown the way, they’re sadly mistaken."
    Tom Suozzi’s Win Is a Blip, Not a Trend
  • "While we will see major U.S. Senate action occurring in multiple venues, it is important to remember the outliers such as described above. A political lightning strike or two could well launch the GOP to a long-lasting majority."
    Is the Red Wave Finally Coming to the Senate In 2024?
  • "Why a transpartisan ticket could still happen, although it looked likelier six months ago." (No - jjs)
    RFK for VP?
  • “I haven’t made any decisions about it yet,” Cheney responded. “I’m going to do whatever is necessary to defeat Donald Trump.”
    Liz-ard Cheney Suggests She May Enter 2024 Presidential Race
  • Manchin says this on his “listening tour.” He could still change his mind.
    Sen. Manchin Says He Won’t Launch a Third-Party Presidential Run
  • "The Deep State must protect its own – at all costs."
    President Kamala to the Rescue?
  • "A former professional wrestler is showcasing the triumph of the local in Knox County, Tennessee."
    Politics Has Become Pro Wrestling – Literally

    THE UKRAINIAN "FRONT"

  • The shifting tides of the Ukrainian-Russian conflict are reportedly being influenced by global politics and resource availability. A refusal by U.S. taxpayers to continue funding a losing war, specifically a $95bn aid package for Ukraine that remains unsigned in the U.S., is said to have contributed to the retreat plans. The state of the conflict and the apparent eastern creep of Russian control continue to raise questions about Ukraine’s ability to effectively resist Russia’s campaign of aggression.
    Ukraine Loses City of Avdiivka, ‘Russia’s Biggest Victory Since Failed Counteroffensive.’
  • "The revisionist history Russia’s president peddled to Tucker Carlson is is no laughing matter."
    Vladimir Putin: Bad Historian
  • "Vladimir Picuzo has been tasked with an unparalleled challenge: building an efficient procurement infrastructure from scratch amidst the chaos of war and in a global industry rife with corruption."
    Founding Director of Ukraine’s Defense Procurement Agency Tells Members of Congress: Come and See Our Procedures

    FOREIGN AFFAIRS, INTERNATIONAL

  • "Iranian Navy commander says there are plans for a military base in the South Pole."
    Iranian Rear Admiral Claims “Property Rights” in Antarctica

    * * * * *

  • "Biden's mental capacity is deeply troubling because it has clearly weakened U.S. deterrence. He is an incarnation of confusion and uncertainty, compelling the world to ask who is in charge of the U.S."
    Lack of Credibility Places U.S. Deterrence Under Great Strain
  • "The Decline of American Foreign Policy."
    Good Riddance, John Kerry
  • "Increasing political risk is forcing the largest soft drink company to find an alternative."
    Coca-Cola Faces a Challenge in Its China Market
  • “The entrenched elite seems willing to sacrifice democracy to remain in power.” (Just like here, eh? - jjs)
    How Senegal’s Elites Killed Democracy

    DEFENSE, MILITARY, SECURITY AFFAIRS

  • “If this weapon is allowed to fully deploy, it could completely blind our economy. It would take out our GPS,” Waltz said. “It could blind our military. It is incredibly serious. It’s a weapon of mass destruction, not just us — countries all over the world.”
    House Intel Republican Warns Russian Space Weapon May ‘Blind’ U.S. Economy and Military
  • "Directed energy weapons and systems could be even more dangerous than nuclear weapons."
    The Looming Threat of Directed Energy Weapons

    DOMESTIC AFFAIRS, THE COURTS, WASTE/FRAUD/ABUSE

  • "Meanwhile, San Diego County faces public health threat because of sewage flow from Mexico."
    San Diego Releases 600 Million Gallons From Lake Hodges Dam Due to Safety Concerns

    FEMINAZISM, TRANSGENDER PSYCHOSIS, HOMOSEXUALIZATION, WAR ON MASCULINITY/NORMALCY

  • "This is a complete mockery of the Christian faith and is a major indicator of the destruction of morals and the attack on religion in America."
    St. Patrick's Cathedral Holds Funeral Service for Trans 'Mother of all the Whores'
  • "However, medical experts who spoke to the DCNF criticized the survey’s methods, arguing that it appeared to exclude individuals who no longer identified as transgender, a demographic that would presumably be most likely to be dissatisfied with their gender transition."
    LGBT Activists Tout Survey On ‘Satisfaction’ After Gender Transitions. There’s Just One Problem
  • "No male demographic wants to be cast as victims or without honor, but the nonsense thrown about to diminish most groups is meant to keep them down, as is the welfare state that discards them."
    The Feminization of America

    CULTURE WARS, NATIONAL SUICIDE

  • “Recently, a volunteer, Fran Itkoff, was asked to step away from her role because of statements that were viewed as not aligning with our policy of inclusion."
    Report: National MS Society Dumps Elderly, Lifelong Volunteer Because She Asked What Pronouns Were
  • "The ‘birth dearth’ is the most dangerous outcome of this self-destruction."
    The Transformation of Politics Into Religious Wars
  • Christian Toto: "‘Roseanne’ co-showrunner reveals what got her in trouble with ABC suits."
    Whitney Cummings Got Busted By HR for Saying One Simple Phrase
  • "The secret prudishness of Poor Things"
    The Oscars Unwittingly Celebrate Sexual Morality With Poor Things
  • "Cohen, who in 2018 pleaded guilty to eight counts, including campaign finance violations, tax fraud, and bank fraud, has sought out every opportunity to try and discredit his former boss. Recently, he claimed that Trump plans on sending political opponents to Guantanamo Bay."
    ForeverGrifter Michael Cohen Promotes New Anti-Trump Musical
  • "Never go full Bud Light."
    NatGeo Goes Full Bud Light

    HITHER & YON

  • "Seriously folks, in the year of our Lord 2024, should courts of law be deliberating on the proximity of Crocodile Man to the sea thirty thousand years ago? And if, in fact, Crocodile Man was pictured by another Tiwi Islander as trekking many miles across land to the sea, back in those far-off Ice-Age days, rather than slipping into it from a non-existent nearby cape, would that make all the difference?"
    The Curious Case of the Crocodile Man
  • Israeli Firm Raises $14 Million to Develop Black Soldier Fly’ Food Supply. ("You're gonna make your fortune by and by . . . - jjs)
    “The black soldier fly protein market is projected to reach $3.96 billion by 2033”
  • "Both Washington and Lincoln agreed that America’s greatest threat to national survival would not come from military invasion from a foreign power. Rather America’s downfall would come from within."
    On Presidents’ Day, Washington and Lincoln Speak to Us from Their Graves

    FINALLY . . .

  • "Rush Limbaugh is gone, but life is possible, and victory is possible. America is worth fighting for, and we are worth fighting for as well."
    The Silent Radio: A Third Year Without Rush

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    1 Welcome back, JJ!

    Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at February 19, 2024 07:45 AM (a1415)

    2 Good morning one and all! With this being a holiday, I don't have to be at work. Just finished the tax paperwork and I'm getting ready to hand it off to my accountant this week. But in better news, I took my wife out to a winery last night for a Valentine's Day dinner. Life is good.

    And welcome back, JJ!

    Posted by: NR Pax at February 19, 2024 07:46 AM (UhzRN)

    3 Guess who’s back, back again. J.J.’s back, tell a friend…

    Posted by: Crazy at February 19, 2024 07:47 AM (Sl3sd)

    4 In a sane world scotus would tell Jack Smith, Fanni and Alvin to fuck right off.

    Posted by: Montec at February 19, 2024 07:49 AM (YMqA6)

    5 Yonder Horde (and J.J.)

    Glad to see you're on the mend.

    Posted by: Martini Farmer at February 19, 2024 07:49 AM (Q4IgG)

    6 JJ returns from the dead!

    Good morning horde!

    Posted by: I used to have a different nic at February 19, 2024 07:49 AM (1Z8zZ)

    7 Good morning again dear horde

    b"h JJ for good health.

    Posted by: San Franpsycho at February 19, 2024 07:49 AM (RIvkX)

    8 Glad your back, and I’ll keep the prayers up.

    Posted by: Corona exile-back_in_exile at February 19, 2024 07:50 AM (1S0oX)

    9 Prayers continuing for JJ.

    And for the total destruction of uniparty impunity.

    Posted by: uniparty, Raping and Mutilating the Children They do not Kill at February 19, 2024 07:50 AM (gxokI)

    10 Welcome back
    Your dreams were your ticket out
    Welcome back
    To that same old place that you laughed about

    Well the names have not changed since you hung around
    But those dreams have remained and they've turned around
    Who'd have thought they'd lead ya
    Back here where we need ya

    Yeah. we tease him a lot 'cause we got him on the spot
    Welcome back JJ!
    Welcome back, welcome back, welcome back
    Welcome back, welcome back JJ!!!!

    Posted by: Count de Monet at February 19, 2024 07:50 AM (4I/2K)

    11 Indeed, daily prayers for you sir.

    Must have been an influx of actual, real dairy products after the move to flyover; namely CHEESE CURDS!

    Hahahaha... Get 'gooder', buddy.

    Posted by: Danimal28 at February 19, 2024 07:51 AM (klw0w)

    12 Keep the faith, JJ, for He is good all the time.

    Posted by: FINGERS at February 19, 2024 07:51 AM (C8ve7)

    13
    JJs back and youre gonna be in trouble.

    Posted by: rhennigantx at February 19, 2024 07:51 AM (ENQN6)

    14 Welcome back JJ
    Good morning horde

    Posted by: Skip at February 19, 2024 07:51 AM (Qb3Rx)

    15 Happy Millard Fillmore and John Tyler Day, Horde! Now to read the content. Glad you’re feeling better JJ

    Posted by: LinusVanPelt at February 19, 2024 07:51 AM (gqhqp)

    16
    Fvck Bragg, Engoron, etc from the New York Office of Persecution:

    I really hope this threatened trucker boycott of New York state in solidarity with Donald Trump being persecuted for paying back a loan with interest comes to fruition.

    Compared to a bunch of European countries truckers and farmers, our guys are pretty pathetic.

    Posted by: Divide by Zero at February 19, 2024 07:52 AM (nIvob)

    17 Well, in a sane world, perhaps this all would be a house of cards that will come crashing down on the Dems.

    Every one of these people persecuting Trump/us needs to be dragged from their offices and tossed into a cell on January 20, if he wins. Then, they can be forgotten.

    Posted by: OrangeEnt at February 19, 2024 07:52 AM (Angsy)

    18 Well we tease him a lot
    But we got him on the blog
    Welcome Back!

    Posted by: fd Barbarino at February 19, 2024 07:52 AM (vFG9F)

    19 Delighted to see you back and in form, JJ. Best wishes for total recovery.

    The NY judge is the twisted face of Trump hatred taken to the ends of corruption and injustice.

    Posted by: Ordinary American at February 19, 2024 07:52 AM (5GiIq)

    20 Trump is being charged under NY Executive Law 63(12) is a consumer protection law that gives the NY AG the power to shut down businesses that engage in ongoing "illegal or fraudulent" activity.

    No relevant case law on whether it can be used expansively, let alone to Trump's actions where there's literally no evidence of the required common law elements of fraud such as reliance and damages. If judged fairly, there's no evidence of intent nor that the factual statements, taken as a whole, were false or misleading.

    Plenty of grounds for an overturn on appeal. Can even allow for the appelate court to still say Trump was a bad boy.

    I don't know if Trump has to post bond to appeal, which you do in some places.

    Even if overturned on appeal, this is a travesty.

    If you want to find "fraud" look into how our Black Robes cheat the system by picking cases for political reasons that should be assigned randomly. Roberts has lots to answer for over FISA warrants.

    Posted by: Ignoramus at February 19, 2024 07:53 AM (Gse2f)

    21 *tips hat to the Count*

    Posted by: fd at February 19, 2024 07:53 AM (vFG9F)

    22 Yay, JJ!

    it was a similar experience here, years ago, that kicked my theoretical belief in the power of prayer into personal, physical knowledge that has not faltered. thanks and blessings, Horde!

    and as usual, the rest of it is spot-on as well.

    Posted by: sock_rat_eez - these lying bastardi e stronzi have been lying to us for decades at February 19, 2024 07:53 AM (QwWES)

    23
    Glad you are feeling better JJ. I have a serious scare in the fall of last year that required a complicated and expensive procedure so I understand you.

    Thx for the hard work.

    Posted by: rhennigantx at February 19, 2024 07:54 AM (ENQN6)

    24 President Trump devalued the value of my ass on his last personal loan in the Men's Room at the Deutsche Bank located at 100 Park Avenue, Suite 1301 while he sang the Horst Wessel Lied.

    Where's My Check?

    More coffee...

    Posted by: Hairyback Guy at February 19, 2024 07:54 AM (JF/W5)

    25 He's back in the saddle again!

    Posted by: Count de Aerosmith at February 19, 2024 07:54 AM (4I/2K)

    26 Pointed out at a few websites as well as hete, this Lawfare against DJT will most never be used again, unless they need to attack another conservative, and while some disagree low and behold Gov Hoshul confirm my suspension.
    It was a one off to get Orange Man and no one needs to be alarmed she said.

    Posted by: Skip at February 19, 2024 07:55 AM (Qb3Rx)

    27 Hang in there J.J.

    Posted by: Nevergiveup at February 19, 2024 07:55 AM (PQ4m2)

    28 Volokh on the perversion of justice in NY.

    http://tinyurl.com/4ewfsr6k

    Posted by: Ordinary American at February 19, 2024 07:55 AM (5GiIq)

    29 Ignoramus, I heard that PDT does have to post the 350 mill for the appeal.to go forward

    Posted by: Ben Had at February 19, 2024 07:56 AM (7h3oY)

    30 Glad you are doing better, JJ. I hope, as you said, it was a one off. Enjoy you day

    Posted by: sidney at February 19, 2024 07:57 AM (Uy/WF)

    31
    g'mornin', 'rons

    Posted by: AltonJackson at February 19, 2024 07:57 AM (bEb2S)

    32
    The left STILL fails to realize that the more they attack the man, the more sympathetic he becomes and the pile of glass to crawl over looks easier to navigate. In my state of Pennsylvania some new organization has a goal of knocking on 500,000 doors in a GOTV effort.

    With sufficient preemptive lawfare and RFK Jr staying in the race, the cheat is a futile effort. FOIA the number of ballots printed. Support Judicial Watch if you can. They do good things to control the voting rolls against abuse.

    Posted by: Divide by Zero at February 19, 2024 07:57 AM (nIvob)

    33 JJ - take 2 brandy old fashioneds and call me in the morning.

    Posted by: grammie winger - cheesehead at February 19, 2024 07:58 AM (SfhV1)

    34 Good Morning. JJ- glad you are better.

    Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory, red heifer owner at February 19, 2024 07:58 AM (R4t5M)

    35 *tips hat to the Count*
    Posted by: fd at February 19, 2024 07:53 AM (vFG9F)

    *tips silk chapeau back atcha, fd Barbarino*

    Posted by: Count de Aerosmith at February 19, 2024 07:58 AM (4I/2K)

    36 I've been watching how "lawfare" has been evolving. Used to be simple judge shopping which goes back a long way. But it has evolved.

    Now, not only do we have leftist judges, DA's and tainted juries, but they're reinterpreting established law to get the conviction, or establish some sort of loophole to find someone not guilty.

    It really has become "the law is whatever we decide it is."

    Posted by: Martini Farmer at February 19, 2024 07:58 AM (Q4IgG)

    37 Get well, brother. You are in our prayers.

    Posted by: Long Running Fool at February 19, 2024 07:58 AM (g34qn)

    38 Trump will win in a landslide for the third time.

    That isn't the problem.

    Posted by: Moron Robbie - Womens power is beauty, mens beauty is power at February 19, 2024 07:59 AM (0+Kup)

    39 Now that I’ve read the content…. Outstanding MR, JJ. And more importantly… I had no idea your medical situation was non-trivial. You’ll be in my prayers; very glad there are seemingly no ill effects

    Posted by: LinusVanPelt at February 19, 2024 07:59 AM (gqhqp)

    40 Now, not only do we have leftist judges, DA's and tainted juries, but they're reinterpreting established law to get the conviction, or establish some sort of loophole to find someone not guilty.

    It really has become "the law is whatever we decide it is."
    Posted by: Martini Farmer

    -

    Literally creating law to charge people they don't like and then having to reassure everyone else "don't worry, this law won't apply to you."

    Posted by: Moron Robbie - Womens power is beauty, mens beauty is power at February 19, 2024 08:00 AM (0+Kup)

    41 I'm happy to see you back, JJ. My day isn't the same without your depressing and infuriating linkfest.

    Posted by: huerfano at February 19, 2024 08:00 AM (Q4KYm)

    42 JJ, so glad you are back. MR is not the same without you. But thanks to MisHum and CBD for keeping the light burning.

    Prayers for your health, for wisdom and direction for your doctors and healing for you continue.

    Posted by: TecumsehTea at February 19, 2024 08:00 AM (JrYM1)

    43 Good to have you back J.J. I will add you to my prayer list. Take care of yourself.

    Posted by: jewells45 fuck cancer at February 19, 2024 08:01 AM (iF0sF)

    44 God Bless you, JJ, and take those meds!

    Posted by: Huck Follywood at February 19, 2024 08:02 AM (2SuyT)

    45 Glad you're out of hospital JJ! You and Berserker - you may have missed his recounting of quad bypass heart surgery, but he's recovering nicely now as well. We need you here!

    Posted by: Tom Servo at February 19, 2024 08:02 AM (S6gqv)

    46
    The exodus of business from New York State to Florida should be historic.

    As the saying goes, 'Be careful what you ask for, you might just get it."

    Posted by: Divide by Zero at February 19, 2024 08:02 AM (nIvob)

    47 Thank you for the morning thread, J.J. Health problems always knock one back on their heels.

    Glad you're back.

    PDT genuinely tried to do his job as president, which was doing what was right for America.

    And for that, our enemies, and make no mistake, our government is our enemy, is going all out to punish President Trump.

    Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing(tT6L1) at February 19, 2024 08:02 AM (tT6L1)

    48 What was done in the Trump case is worse than malfeasance. It is in actuality a bill of attainder, and beyond that, since Trump was not allowed to present a defense, it is a kangaroo court. Even the lefties in New York are appalled.

    Posted by: Thomas Paine at February 19, 2024 08:03 AM (w93hf)

    49 Yea! J.J. is back!!
    You are in my prayers, J.J.

    Posted by: redridinghood at February 19, 2024 08:03 AM (NpAcC)

    50 Sorry to hear your health scare was worse than I had thought. Hope your recovery is going well.

    Posted by: JackStraw at February 19, 2024 08:03 AM (LkLld)

    51 FIRST!!!!

    Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Joe Biden at February 19, 2024 08:03 AM (Zz0t1)

    52 If I didn't before, I most certainly believe in the power of prayer because all of you who were praying for me, let me tell you, it worked (and don't stop!).


    God is great.

    Welcome back, JJ. We're glad to see you.

    Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Joe Biden at February 19, 2024 08:03 AM (Zz0t1)

    53 JJ, if you have to, take some time off and rest. The horde will take care of the MR for you.

    Posted by: dantesed at February 19, 2024 08:04 AM (88xKn)

    54 Protestors Deliver 300 Pounds of Poop to Malig-Nancy Pelosi's House

    Why da fuck would they drop Fani out front?

    Posted by: rhennigantx at February 19, 2024 08:04 AM (ENQN6)

    55 good morning horde

    and welcome back from the dead jj, and just in time for your birfday!!

    ok, covfefe is ready, to the content!!

    Posted by: SturmToddler at February 19, 2024 08:05 AM (bving)

    56 JJ, if you have to, take some time off and rest. The horde will take care of the MR for you.
    Posted by: dantesed at February 19, 2024 08:04 AM (88xKn)

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

    Isn't that somewhat like a 5 year old assuring Dad they can drive the car?

    Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing(tT6L1) at February 19, 2024 08:05 AM (tT6L1)

    57 I saw Not Insignificant Health Scare open for Dr. Hook at Roanoke's Civic Auditorium back in '79.

    Posted by: Count de Monet at February 19, 2024 08:05 AM (4I/2K)

    58 The horde will take care of the MR for you.

    --

    (looks around apprehensively)

    Posted by: Moron Robbie - Womens power is beauty, mens beauty is power at February 19, 2024 08:05 AM (0+Kup)

    59 Welcome back JJ. May God bless and keep you going forward…

    Posted by: tubal at February 19, 2024 08:05 AM (PCK5/)

    60
    Some big investors are already exiting the stock market. I haven't drilled down into what stocks but I imagine New York State is heavily represented.

    Posted by: Divide by Zero at February 19, 2024 08:05 AM (nIvob)

    61 29 Ignoramus, I heard that PDT does have to post the 350 mill for the appeal.to go forward
    Posted by: Ben Had at February 19, 2024 07:56 AM (7h3oY)

    I think it is 35 but still

    Posted by: rhennigantx at February 19, 2024 08:06 AM (ENQN6)

    62 Happy you're back, J.J.

    Good morning, sir.

    Good morning, Horde.

    Posted by: Inogame at February 19, 2024 08:06 AM (53oGX)

    63 The GOPe plays games everywhere. In my solid red district in Texas our republican state house rep voted to impeach Ken Paxton and he’s a creature of Dade Phelan so of course he has to go…. But ugh he’s getting primaried by TWO conservatives both claiming the MAGA mantle. With only one challenger he’d be out but with two he might squeeze through. And if he gets to the general he has another term in this district. Can’t the two challengers get together and one drop out to consolidate the anti-incumbent vote? Annoying

    Posted by: LinusVanPelt at February 19, 2024 08:06 AM (gqhqp)

    64 Welcome back J.J.... You were missed

    Posted by: It's me donna at February 19, 2024 08:07 AM (Akjoo)

    65 Today is National Chocolate Mint Day.

    Posted by: redridinghood at February 19, 2024 08:07 AM (NpAcC)

    66 Today is National Chocolate Mint Day.
    Posted by: redridinghood at February 19, 2024 08:07 AM (NpAcC)

    Pillows everywhere wait in anticipation.

    Posted by: Count de Monet at February 19, 2024 08:09 AM (4I/2K)

    67 Amazing that Trump is fined hundreds of millions of dollars and is forbidden to earn a living in the manner in which he knows and is set-up to do while the Solyndras and Modernas of this world are celebrated and rewarded for their fraud.

    Being that this is a "One Off", as much similar to a "One Off" as the bogus sexual assault/defamation case, how is this not a violation of the Constitution in terms of Bills of Attainder? Is it OK because they had mock trials where the defendant was considered guilty already and wasn't allowed to present a defense?

    Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at February 19, 2024 08:09 AM (IBtD/)

    68 Bragg may actually have done Trump a favor. The Stormy Daniels hush money trial begins March 25. It's possible that Trump could be found not guilty on all charges, immediately leading to the perception that the other cases against Trump are equally as frivolous and accept Trump's view that these are all political prosecutions.


    There will be no other outcome than "guilty on all charges" remanded to jail pending sentencing.

    Remember Energizer declared Trump guilty before the trial started and only held the trial to grandstand and determine how high the fine would be.

    Posted by: Cat Ass Trophy at February 19, 2024 08:09 AM (NYzgN)

    69 "Isn't that somewhat like a 5 year old assuring Dad they can drive the car?"

    I can't say that you are wrong in this comparison.

    Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at February 19, 2024 08:09 AM (a1415)

    70 I think it would be a mistake for the IDF to wait til March 10; all negotiations have broken down already and everyone has walked out for good. Even Egypt, which was hosting the last talks, has said they will no longer talk to Hamas because they never deal in good faith.

    The only reason I can see for waiting is that they are still working out the details of how and where to move the approx 1.3 million civilians that will have to be moved as part of taking Rafah. Egypt has amazingly relented (must have been a great financial reward) and is preparing a campaign for 100,000; but Israel has to come up with a plan for the rest. The war would be over by now if it wasn't for that.

    Posted by: Tom Servo at February 19, 2024 08:09 AM (S6gqv)

    71 Protestors Deliver 300 Pounds of Poop to Malig-Nancy Pelosi's House

    --

    (lays $35 on table, approximately what the six 50lb bags of garden fertilizer costs from Lowes)

    It's the same as the graffiti on her garage door that courteously avoided the brick. It's springtime and the manure was needed for her help to begin tending to the flower gardens around their home, and it's simply a delivery that they're hoping to advertise as "hate" or some silliness.

    Posted by: Moron Robbie - Womens power is beauty, mens beauty is power at February 19, 2024 08:09 AM (0+Kup)

    72 Whitney Cummings may be a lefty by my standards, or not, but I really don't care what her politics are, so long as she allows conservatives to work freely on her shows. Just as if we are real people.

    Posted by: Huck Follywood at February 19, 2024 08:10 AM (Ayynh)

    73 65 Today is National Chocolate Mint Day.
    Posted by: redridinghood at February 19, 2024 08:07 AM (NpAcC)

    Andes Mints FTW…

    Posted by: tubal at February 19, 2024 08:10 AM (PCK5/)

    74 J, if you have to, take some time off and rest. The horde will take care of the MR for you.
    Posted by: dantesed at February 19, 2024 08:04 AM (88xKn)

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

    Isn't that somewhat like a 5 year old assuring Dad they can drive the car?

    Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing(tT6L1) at February 19, 2024 08:05 AM (tT6L1)


    Yes, of course, but what is your point?

    Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at February 19, 2024 08:10 AM (IBtD/)

    75 Whitney Cummings Got Busted By HR for Saying One Simple Phrase

    In a more ideal world, people who go crying to HR about someone saying "Merry Christmas" will be given a straw and told to suck it up.

    Posted by: NR Pax at February 19, 2024 08:11 AM (UhzRN)

    76 G#d is not through with you yet JJ.
    We have a Republic to save this year ( aka Beat The Cheat) and you are our Designated Bigly Hitter to help bring victory home.

    Pro tip : Free up a few extra quatloos for the higher proof Value Rite. The high proof Value Rite cures ills.... this is known science.

    Posted by: Beyond Norman Parameters at February 19, 2024 08:11 AM (LbzpQ)

    77 Is Jimmy Carter still alive?

    Posted by: Anna Puma at February 19, 2024 08:13 AM (g7gwr)

    78 The only reason I can see for waiting is that they are still working out the details of how and where to move the approx 1.3 million civilians that will have to be moved as part of taking Rafah.

    [ Checking to see if Carnival Cruise lines has suddenly taken several ships off their itinerary for an indefinite amount of time because of yesterday's news of a "disease outbreak". ]

    Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at February 19, 2024 08:14 AM (IBtD/)

    79 Tucker's interview of Benz is a fascinating deep dive into the censorship industrial complex. NATO and the Western IC community essentially decided that "hearts and minds" are too dangerous.

    Posted by: Ordinary American at February 19, 2024 08:14 AM (5GiIq)

    80 Horsey Hochul went public with her "Don't worry speech" and it appears to have backfired. Just that she felt the need to make the comments publicly seems to be scaring off developers. NYC has the lowest apartment vacancy rate since the early 1980's right now, and the problem won't ease if developers focus on Florida (as they are).

    Posted by: Huck Follywood at February 19, 2024 08:14 AM (Ayynh)

    81 I would love nothing more than the collapse of the commercial market in NY as business move to FL and TX to avoid Trump's fate.

    Just like conservative media only has ads for MyPillow and patriot phone and disaster supplies, NY should be relegated to the Kaboom cereal of market choice.

    Posted by: Cat Ass Trophy at February 19, 2024 08:14 AM (NYzgN)

    82 " But ugh he’s getting primaried by TWO conservatives both claiming the MAGA mantle. With only one challenger he’d be out but with two he might squeeze through. And if he gets to the general he has another term in this district."

    Louisiana finally has a conservative governor now; but Democrats held on to the Governor's office 4 years longer than they ever should have because of that same level of buttfuckery.
    It probably happens because the actual party, which should vet and choose candidates, is dead and thus anyone with dollars to spend can claim they represent it.

    Posted by: Tom Servo at February 19, 2024 08:15 AM (S6gqv)

    83 Just a matter of time.

    @JennieSTaer

    @BillMelugin_
    is out where Border Patrol recently nabbed Arif Tanhah, a terror watchlisted individual from Afghanistan who’s categorized as a “known associate” of a terror org.

    Posted by: JackStraw at February 19, 2024 08:15 AM (LkLld)

    84 Anna, Jimmah is still alive but retribution for our dead soldiers has succumbed.

    Posted by: Ben Had at February 19, 2024 08:16 AM (7h3oY)

    85 Get well and very soon, JJ. Prayers going up for you from this quarter and many more!

    Posted by: Tracy at February 19, 2024 08:16 AM (ZknKl)

    86 Go ahead and tell me all about the value of diversity and inclusion, then show me examples of where such has improved the lives of the invaded, the neighborhoods, or the justice system.

    Reason and logic have no place among the base emotional drivers of the tribal lunatic mental state, and we have to shovel our way past the spew. Past heaps of turds on what once was a peaceful and calm thoroughfare.

    Great innit?

    Now tell me all about how if we just vote - you know, the "Get Out And VOTE!" theme from the GOPe types - will bring the nation back to its senses. Yes, of course! The ruined judiciary, the scheming asses and their lawyerly ways, the continuously demanding invasion forces, the rage from the illiterate demanding a living wage, reparations, or both; all those groups will be satisfied and will retreat from the battlefield.

    Sure.

    The Great Crash might put and end to some of it, but what is on the other side is a yawning unknown. The path we're on is unsustainable as a civil society, so we'll just see what happens next.

    Posted by: Clear-Eyed Killer at February 19, 2024 08:16 AM (5mIZs)

    87 BTW…. I would be stunned if a jury returned a not guilty verdict in the Bragg trial. Theres no way Trump gets a fair trial or fair jury in that matter. As far as I’m concerned all NYC and DC juries are corrupt…. They’re all Stalin show trials. I hate it but can’t ignore reality. Look what the EJC jury did…. Remember that DC jury found that DNC lawyer not guilty though he obviously doctored an email to reverse its meaning (Russia collusion hoax)? They’re all rigged

    Posted by: LinusVanPelt at February 19, 2024 08:17 AM (gqhqp)

    88 It's also,
    National Pancake Week. 🥞

    Posted by: redridinghood at February 19, 2024 08:17 AM (NpAcC)

    89 but Israel has to come up with a plan for the rest. The war would be over by now if it wasn't for that.
    Posted by: Tom Servo

    How many people can you fit on an oil platform?

    Posted by: Cat Ass Trophy at February 19, 2024 08:17 AM (NYzgN)

    90 Has Our Government Erased the First Amendment?

    I believe it was JackStraw who linked this originally. An interview by Tucker Carlson - whatever your concerns with him may be you need to hear the other guy. The answer is, yes, our government erased the First Amendment and no ruling from SCOTUS will change that.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BYxcM4DqlyY

    Posted by: I used to have a different nic at February 19, 2024 08:18 AM (1Z8zZ)

    91 In breaking news, experts rank Biden higher than Reagan in Presidential standings.

    http://tinyurl.com/2w6hfzrb

    Experts.....

    Yeh, right.

    Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at February 19, 2024 08:19 AM (a1415)

    92 But ugh [ Ken Paxton ] is getting primaried by TWO conservatives both claiming the MAGA mantle.

    The two challengers claiming MAGA must be liars and Trojan Horses since Paxton is probably Texas' best AG in a lifetime.

    That is why the Powers That Be and that corrupt R (who is heavily invested in illegal aliens colonizing a county north of Houston) want Paxton removed - because Paxton is effective against the WEF/Davos/Kalorama Cartel that is destroying the North American Economic Opportunity Zone.

    Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at February 19, 2024 08:19 AM (IBtD/)

    93 "How many people can you fit on an oil platform?"

    How high can you stack them?

    Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at February 19, 2024 08:20 AM (a1415)

    94 Andes Mints FTW…
    Posted by: tubal at February 19, 2024 08:10 AM (PCK5/)
    *****
    Craving Girl Scout Cookie Thin Mints.

    Posted by: redridinghood at February 19, 2024 08:20 AM (NpAcC)

    95 National Pancake Week. 🥞
    Posted by: redridinghood at February 19, 2024 08:17 AM (NpAcC)
    ===
    I've alerted Mrs. F.

    Posted by: San Franpsycho at February 19, 2024 08:20 AM (RIvkX)

    96 JJ old boy, best to you on the continued recovery. Power of prayer and of intercession is mysterious but undoubtedly effective.

    Your work with the Morning Report is always impressive and should be shared by anyone reading it. Excellent work.

    Best to you and yours. Let me know how to help.

    Posted by: Dan Patterson at February 19, 2024 08:21 AM (5mIZs)

    97 Bad Tom Clancy novel

    DC - "The Russians will use nukes to destroy all the satellites!"

    Western ICs *furtive looks* presses a button.

    DC - "See!"

    Posted by: Anna Puma at February 19, 2024 08:21 AM (g7gwr)

    98 >> Tucker's interview of Benz is a fascinating deep dive into the censorship industrial complex. NATO and the Western IC community essentially decided that "hearts and minds" are too dangerous.

    If you like that interview you should watch the 2 part interview Benz did with Epoch Times a while back. Due to the popularity of the one he did with Tucker, Epoch posted the interviews in front of their paywall so everyone can watch.

    He goes into even more detail about the origins of the censorship regime in the government in those interviews. It has gotten the notice of Sen. Eric Schmidt from MO. He was the MO AG when the censorship case was filed against the Biden regime and the case will be heard at the SC in a couple months.

    I think everyone should watch both videos if they really want to know what happened in the 2016 election, the 2020 election, the virus response and what is continuing to go on right now. Without Musk buying Twitter we would be completely screwed.

    Posted by: JackStraw at February 19, 2024 08:21 AM (LkLld)

    99 The Great Crash might put and end to some of it, but what is on the other side is a yawning unknown. The path we're on is unsustainable as a civil society, so we'll just see what happens next.
    Posted by: Clear-Eyed Killer

    It is all God's will. Give glory to Him with joy in your heart and know that for the saved an eternity in His glory awaits.

    Posted by: Cat Ass Trophy at February 19, 2024 08:21 AM (NYzgN)

    100 91 In breaking news, experts rank Biden higher than Reagan in Presidential standings.

    http://tinyurl.com/2w6hfzrb

    Experts.....

    Yeh, right.
    Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at February 19, 2024 08:19 AM (a1415)

    You can clearly see that Former President Reagan is at least 72" below grade, therefore....

    Posted by: Warai-otoko at February 19, 2024 08:21 AM (VoAdT)

    101 redridinghood well glad I had blueberry pancakes this morning

    Posted by: Skip at February 19, 2024 08:22 AM (Qb3Rx)

    102 $5.5 trillion and pumped it into the economy.
    Current-dollar GDP increased 6.3 percent, or $1.61 trillion, in 2023 to a level of $27.36 trillion, compared with an increase of 9.1 percent, or $2.15 trillion, in 2022.

    We spent 5.5 to get 3.76.
    I guess we have now proven on the biggest scale ever than Keynesian Economics DOES NOT WORK.

    Posted by: rhennigantx at February 19, 2024 08:22 AM (ENQN6)

    103 A warehouse in Viviez, France spontaneously combusted and burned to the ground, and fire services were unable to stop the burning.

    Lithium batteries were stored there, 900 tons of material awaiting recycling. Because lithium is highly toxic, residents were told to stay inside and seal windows and doors as best they could.

    Posted by: Huck Follywood at February 19, 2024 08:22 AM (bbdHR)

    104 Relative to the 1st Amendment and DC I think back to the Snowden and Assange cases… the Government plainly showed their hands back then in the plainest fashion.

    Posted by: tubal at February 19, 2024 08:23 AM (PCK5/)

    105 Hypothetical Thought:
    Could the Dems in Oct. or Nov. somehow say, "Sorry Mr. Trump, it appears you DID win the 2020 election and there WAS wide-spread fraud. You have been the real president this whole time and your Second Term is now almost completed. And, by the way, you can't run for a third term."
    Just a crazy thought for crazy times...

    Posted by: Just Dave at February 19, 2024 08:23 AM (2c25S)

    106 96 Best to you and yours. Let me know how to help.
    Posted by: Dan Patterson at February 19, 2024 08:21 AM (5mIZs)

    Just this offer alone will work wonders, and this goes for everyone.

    Posted by: J.J. Sefton at February 19, 2024 08:23 AM (x0n13)

    107 77 Is Jimmy Carter still alive?
    Posted by: Anna Puma at February 19, 2024 08:13 AM (g7gwr)

    Yesterday was the anniversary of his hospice journey, so yeah, 365 days of morphene.

    Posted by: Auspex at February 19, 2024 08:24 AM (j4U/Z)

    108 Lithium batteries were stored there, 900 tons of material awaiting recycling. Because lithium is highly toxic, residents were told to stay inside and seal windows and doors as best they could.
    Posted by: Huck Follywood at February 19, 2024 08:22 AM (bbdHR)

    I swear, you play *one* game of lit-cigarette darts on your lunch break, and suddenly you're the bad guy.

    Posted by: Warai-otoko at February 19, 2024 08:24 AM (VoAdT)

    109 By the way, the expansive use of racketeering will only go one direction. Else we'd see Democrats investigated for colluding with Antifa and BLM.

    Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing(tT6L1) at February 19, 2024 08:24 AM (tT6L1)

    110 Is Jimmy Carter still alive?
    Posted by: Anna Puma at February 19, 2024 08:13 AM (g7gwr)


    He just "celebrated" his first full year in Hospice Care? WTF?

    He has that open mouth death is neat look....just like biden

    Posted by: Nevergiveup at February 19, 2024 08:24 AM (PQ4m2)

    111 A year in hospice care?

    who's paying?

    Posted by: Anna Puma at February 19, 2024 08:25 AM (g7gwr)

    112 "Take it easy guys... It's no big deal. Just a little ol' Bill of Attainder. Nothing to see here. It's just a black-letter Constitutional violation that would never be used twice."

    Personally, that would scare *me* right out of NY.

    But I highly doubt it will scare many developers or other big businessmen away. They're all Party men in good standing, or they wouldn't be operating in NY in the first place. They're all generously bribing every Party official in their orbits, already. And they've already all been colluding to weaponize the living shit out of the law for fun and profit for many years, so this comes as no surprise.

    It might terrorize some smaller businessmen who can't send a bagman with a brick of gold to buy Bills of Attainder from Hochul, but none of the bigs are very worried, I'm betting.

    Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at February 19, 2024 08:25 AM (0FoWg)

    113 Texas voting starts tomorrow. Vote now before they figure out how to

    1. Not have ballot paper.
    2. Force you to use supplemental ballots.
    4. Force you to place sup ballot in Box C.

    PS For those on you not in Texas all 3 happened last big election.

    Posted by: rhennigantx at February 19, 2024 08:25 AM (ENQN6)

    114 So according to Joy Reid, nothing was built in this country outside slave states or anywhere after the Civil War. Then where did all this stuff come from?

    Posted by: Ripley at February 19, 2024 08:25 AM (iA1O5)

    115
    Just this offer alone will work wonders, and this goes for everyone.


    Posted by: J.J. Sefton at February 19, 2024 08:23 AM (x0n13)



    I think it's safe to say we've got your back, however possible we can.

    Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Joe Biden at February 19, 2024 08:25 AM (Zz0t1)

    116 He has that open mouth death is neat look....just like biden
    Posted by: Nevergiveup at February 19, 2024 08:24 AM (PQ4m2)

    That's completely unfair.

    They've both been mouth-breathers since they were children.

    Posted by: Warai-otoko at February 19, 2024 08:25 AM (VoAdT)

    117 He has that open mouth death is neat look....just like biden

    So the fish out of water look... so Presidential.

    Posted by: Anna Puma at February 19, 2024 08:26 AM (g7gwr)

    118 A year in hospice care?

    who's paying?
    Posted by: Anna Puma at February 19, 2024 08:25 AM (g7gwr)



    The taxpayer.

    Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Joe Biden at February 19, 2024 08:26 AM (Zz0t1)

    119 Tricky Nikki Haley Refuses to Say She Will Support Trump if He Wins Nomination

    Gosh, I remember when people were all up in arms because Trump wouldn't give carte blanche agreement to supporting the nominee.

    I assume the RNC is harrumphing mightily over this.

    Posted by: I used to have a different nic at February 19, 2024 08:26 AM (1Z8zZ)

    120 We have a guy primary-ing our state rep. He is a lifelong dem, a teacher, head of the county teacher's union and changed his party affiliation to R at the last possible moment to file to run. Now claiming he was a "conservative democrat" but the democrat party's shift to the left made him switch. And, uh, "Yay Trump"'or something.

    And he is bagging on the current rep, -who has been a rock solid conservative and very involved in the district,- because we don't know his history before he moved here... 10 years ago.

    Posted by: Cat Ass Trophy at February 19, 2024 08:27 AM (NYzgN)

    121 I saw Death is Neat open for Methods of Mayhem at The Starplex in 2012.

    Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Joe Biden at February 19, 2024 08:27 AM (Zz0t1)

    122 Biden and Blinken over the last few days let it be known that they wanted to recognize a Palestinian State before the American election this year. It's had an effect they didn't expect, I think: in threads on X, up til now every time someone would warn that Biden couldn't be trusted, there were always a number of Israeli posters who would jump in and say "Biden is Israel's good friend, look at all the support he gives us!" That contingent has suddenly gone completely silent, and it's obvious that Biden is now widely despised by Israeli's and seen as a Hamas apologist.

    Which makes all of his attempts to get rid of Netanyahu self-defeating.

    Posted by: Tom Servo at February 19, 2024 08:27 AM (S6gqv)

    123 Mornin’, All.

    Get well soon, JJ.

    Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at February 19, 2024 08:27 AM (9yWhg)

    124 Why a transpartisan ticket could still happen, although it looked likelier six months ago.

    All things "trans" are fake and ghey.

    Posted by: I used to have a different nic at February 19, 2024 08:28 AM (1Z8zZ)

    125 Hi JJ, glad you're feeling better. Take care of yourself.

    Posted by: Jaimo at February 19, 2024 08:28 AM (DBrN4)

    126 JJ, if you have to, take some time off and rest. The horde will take care of the MR for you.
    Posted by: dantesed

    Links to boob pics and tasteless jokes.

    Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory, red heifer owner at February 19, 2024 08:28 AM (R4t5M)

    127 Posted by: Just Dave

    The electoral college voted and congress certified. Biden IS president.

    Posted by: Cat Ass Trophy at February 19, 2024 08:29 AM (NYzgN)

    128 Nikki is becoming Banquo's Ghost vis-a-vis politics.

    Posted by: Anna Puma at February 19, 2024 08:29 AM (g7gwr)

    129 "Biden's mental capacity is deeply troubling because it has clearly weakened U.S. deterrence. He is an incarnation of confusion and uncertainty, compelling the world to ask who is in charge of the U.S."
    ======================
    Do not forget Bin Laden issued a directive prohibiting killing Biden. His hope was al Qaeda would get Obama and Biden would succeed, which , he said, would destroy America from within.

    Not having read of PT Barnum, he never thought for a moment we would be so stupid as to put Biden in charge ourselves.

    Posted by: Huck Follywood at February 19, 2024 08:30 AM (G7N/s)

    130 127 Posted by: Just Dave

    The electoral college voted and congress certified. Biden IS president.
    Posted by: Cat Ass Trophy at February 19, 2024 08:29 AM (NYzgN)

    Balderdash. You haven't even tried to apply the "Nuh Uh" doctrine of modern jurisprudence with any rigor whatsoever.

    Posted by: Warai-otoko at February 19, 2024 08:30 AM (VoAdT)

    131 Good on you, JJ, for overcoming whatever challenge that was. After a certain age that is what life is, meeting the challenge and overcoming.

    Posted by: gourmand du jour at February 19, 2024 08:31 AM (MeG8a)

    132 I would never get into politics. Even at the lowest local level. Too much bullshit, scheming, and double dealing even from your own party.

    Posted by: Cat Ass Trophy at February 19, 2024 08:31 AM (NYzgN)

    133 Not many of us could afford to put up a $35mm appeal bond.

    I'm looking at you Ron DeSantis

    Posted by: Ignoramus at February 19, 2024 08:31 AM (Gse2f)

    134 The electoral college voted and congress certified. Biden IS president.
    Posted by: Cat Ass Trophy at February 19, 2024 08:29 AM (NYzgN)
    ==================
    Yes, this.

    Case closed.

    Posted by: Huck Follywood at February 19, 2024 08:31 AM (NmlmT)

    135 Pence had his fingers crossed when he certified.

    Posted by: Cat Ass Trophy at February 19, 2024 08:31 AM (NYzgN)

    136 Posted by: Skip at February 19, 2024 08:22 AM (Qb3Rx)
    *****
    Love blueberry pancakes. Just think of all the possibilities this week.

    Posted by: redridinghood at February 19, 2024 08:31 AM (NpAcC)

    137 I believe the primary referenced above regarding Paxton refers to two challengers for the so called republican rep that voted to impeach Paxton, not Paxton himself.

    Posted by: Thomas Paine at February 19, 2024 08:32 AM (JDk39)

    138 119 Tricky Nikki Haley Refuses to Say She Will Support Trump if He Wins Nomination

    She absolutely will not.

    Remember, this is the bitch that said she wouldn't run if Trump ran.
    http://tinyurl.com/kc8txj97

    Posted by: Ordinary American at February 19, 2024 08:32 AM (5GiIq)

    139 Happy Monday!
    TL;DR - over your cold, JJ?

    KIDDING! Sorry you had the health scare, and happy it's under control, possibly gone for good. We need you and your fabulous MRs!

    Posted by: Lizzy at February 19, 2024 08:32 AM (RXyKO)

    140 Links to boob pics and tasteless jokes.
    Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory, red heifer owner at February 19, 2024 08:28 AM (R4t5M)
    ================
    anything slimy and scaly!

    Posted by: Fish puns incoming! at February 19, 2024 08:33 AM (J01WK)

    141 "The American public can rightly hold serious concerns that the Biden administration’s decision making, through the use of Indigenous Knowledge, is susceptible to manipulation without even the pretense of adhering to scientific principles,".

    The great turtle does not give rides for free.

    Posted by: rhennigantx at February 19, 2024 08:33 AM (ENQN6)

    142 I would never get into politics. Even at the lowest local level. Too much bullshit, scheming, and double dealing even from your own party.
    Posted by: Cat Ass Trophy at February 19, 2024 08:31 AM (NYzgN)
    ---------------

    As a Christian, I'm warned to be careful of the company I keep. Maybe back when I was a youngster, I could have kept my Christianity and been a politician.

    These days, I don't believe it's possible.

    Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing(tT6L1) at February 19, 2024 08:34 AM (tT6L1)

    143 Good to hear you're ok, JJ.

    But you really shouldn't mix matzo balls with jello to make a casserole, like CBD said you did. That's like crossing the proton streams!

    Posted by: Sasquatch, the Original Trans-Wookie at February 19, 2024 08:34 AM (xxG/v)

    144 Nikki Haley, like New Orleans, is a dirty whore.

    Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Joe Biden at February 19, 2024 08:34 AM (Zz0t1)

    145 I always felt the domestic reaction to 9/11 was over the top and would someday be turned on us. It seems so obvious now. Not one of the times I am happy about being right.

    Posted by: Ripley at February 19, 2024 08:34 AM (iA1O5)

    146 >>Why a transpartisan ticket could still happen, although it looked likelier six months ago.


    "I'd prefer you call it a Gang of Two!"
    --Ghost of John McCain

    Posted by: Lizzy at February 19, 2024 08:34 AM (RXyKO)

    147 In a sane world the Americore scandal that is of course being ignored by the media would be enough to sink Biden.

    Posted by: JackStraw at February 19, 2024 08:34 AM (LkLld)

    148 It might terrorize some smaller businessmen who can't send a bagman with a brick of gold to buy Bills of Attainder from Hochul, but none of the bigs are very worried, I'm betting.

    Even the bigs can be found insufficiently helpful to the regime. Ask Bear Stearns.

    Posted by: Jewish Space Laser at February 19, 2024 08:34 AM (7mYvx)

    149 Morning Horde , hope everyone enjoys celebrating Buchanan, Obama and Biden today. Thx JJ and glad to hear you're doing better. I think that if the Ukrainian aid package is held up , then you might as well put it back in the he Treasury. With Avdiivka falling and Robatyna about to be retaken, the Russians are on the verge of a breakout and Uke collapse . Yo , foreign policy experts you got your butts kicked

    Posted by: Smell the Glove at February 19, 2024 08:35 AM (byGob)

    150 And you'll continue to be in my thoughts and prayers for as quick and as painless recovery, JJ.

    Posted by: Sasquatch, the Original Trans-Wookie at February 19, 2024 08:35 AM (xxG/v)

    151 The electoral college voted and congress certified. Biden IS president.
    Posted by: Cat Ass Trophy at February 19, 2024 08:29 AM (NYzgN)



    Solidifying the fact that elections no longer have any integrity in the United States forevermore.

    Corruption wins.

    Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Joe Biden at February 19, 2024 08:36 AM (Zz0t1)

    152 It's quite funny that dems screwed themselves by destroying their primary process this year. It was designed to block all challengers, and it has; so now they're stuck with Biden and no way to dump him except at the convention. Which will be an absolute fiasco if they try it there.

    They waited too long to do something about Kamala as well. If Biden kicks the bucket she becomes the sitting President, the head of the Democrat Party, and the obvious nominee. No other choice.

    Posted by: Tom Servo at February 19, 2024 08:36 AM (S6gqv)

    153 It was a one off to get Orange Man and no one needs to be alarmed she said.
    Posted by: Skip at February 19, 2024 07:55 AM (Qb3Rx)


    Inauguration Day 2025, I'd love for Trump to say, "I'm back. Just real quick, we're going to fix the border and the energy issue. We're going to fix the economy. I'm going to need you to pressure Congress on that since so many of them refuse to work for you. The January 6th prisoners are all pardoned. And, I vow to sign no bill which sends money to New York."

    Posted by: I used to have a different nic at February 19, 2024 08:37 AM (1Z8zZ)

    154 JJ, if you have to, take some time off and rest. The horde will take care of the MR for you.
    Posted by: dantesed

    Links to boob pics and tasteless jokes.
    Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory, red heifer owner at February 19, 2024 08:28 AM (R4t5M)

    you say this like it's a bad thing....

    Posted by: SturmToddler at February 19, 2024 08:37 AM (bving)

    155 Take Buffalo NY as an example and compare to Pittsburgh. In the long-run, in a dynamic economy, it's not the jobs that you lose that kills you. It's the jobs that you didn't get that got started elsewhere.

    Posted by: Ignoramus at February 19, 2024 08:37 AM (Gse2f)

    156 How comes Ms Corrie gets her own special day today?

    Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at February 19, 2024 08:37 AM (a1415)

    157
    Israeli Firm Raises $14 Million to Develop Black Soldier Fly’ Food Supply. ("You're gonna make your fortune by and by . . . - jjs)
    “The black soldier fly protein market is projected to reach $3.96 billion by 2033”


    Ugh.

    Every single member of WEF/Davos/and their Catamites in Government, Business, Media should be

    imprisoned and force-fed black fly mush for their remaining lives.*

    *After the proper conviction in a court of law, but of course!

    Posted by: naturalfake at February 19, 2024 08:39 AM (nFnyb)

    158 Yeah there is no D9'ing Rachel is forevermore St. Pancake.

    Posted by: Anna Puma at February 19, 2024 08:39 AM (g7gwr)

    159 No other choice.
    Posted by: Tom Servo at February 19, 2024 08:36 AM (S6gqv)

    "Sex scandal?"

    "Come on, dude."

    "Deep-fake of her kicking a puppy?"

    "Weak tea. Try harder."

    "... sex scandal with a puppy!"

    "Have you even been to the Department of Energy?"

    Posted by: Warai-otoko at February 19, 2024 08:39 AM (VoAdT)

    160 I believe the primary referenced above regarding Paxton refers to two challengers for the so called republican rep that voted to impeach Paxton, not Paxton himself.
    Posted by: Thomas Paine at February 19, 2024 08:32 AM (JDk39)

    That is correct. I probably could’ve been clearer. GOP incumbent voted to impeach Paxton. He now has two GOP primary challengers…

    Posted by: LinusVanPelt at February 19, 2024 08:39 AM (gqhqp)

    161 The Carlson Twitter that is pointed to by the Clarice Feldman piece (at the top of the list) has got to be watched.
    It actually explains Biden's claims a "danger to democracy".
    It's over an hour, but it will be worth it.

    Posted by: SMOD at February 19, 2024 08:39 AM (RHGPo)

    162 Texas voting starts tomorrow. Vote now before they figure out how to

    1. Not have ballot paper.
    2. Force you to use supplemental ballots.
    4. Force you to place sup ballot in Box C.

    PS For those on you not in Texas all 3 happened last big election.
    Posted by: rhennigantx at February 19, 2024 08:25 AM (ENQN6)

    I took training this weekend to be a "Vote Center" worker in Harris County. We are NOT in the best of hands.

    Posted by: Count de Monet at February 19, 2024 08:39 AM (4I/2K)

    163 Liberty Daily has a poll up showing that the people's top two choices for Trump's VP are DeSantis and Haley.

    WTF is wrong with you people? Nikki Haley as VP? She's a dumpster fire.....a liar....a hack....and a whore.

    Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Joe Biden at February 19, 2024 08:40 AM (Zz0t1)

    164 I think there's some sort of internal, Democrat conflict with Carter and *biden....

    Like which one croaks first.

    It would be, awkward, to have them both kick-off right after one another.

    And who gets the Rotunda?

    Posted by: Martini Farmer at February 19, 2024 08:40 AM (Q4IgG)

    165 He has that open mouth death is neat look....just like biden
    So the fish out of water look... so Presidential.
    Posted by: Anna Puma at February 19, 2024 08:26 AM (g7gwr)

    I think those in the Biz of taking care of oldsters before they expire call it "Catching Flies".

    More coffee...

    Posted by: Hairyback Guy at February 19, 2024 08:40 AM (JF/W5)

    166
    JJ,

    Glad to hear you're okay. Just take it easy and ease your way back.

    We need Our Eloquent Hothead Ranting in the Morning!

    Posted by: naturalfake at February 19, 2024 08:41 AM (nFnyb)

    167 " Nikki Haley as VP? She's a dumpster fire.....a liar....a hack....and a whore."

    My sister from a different mister!

    Posted by: Kamala at February 19, 2024 08:41 AM (a1415)

    168 And who gets the Rotunda?

    Have you got no shame! Think of John McCain's grifting family!

    Posted by: Anna Puma at February 19, 2024 08:41 AM (g7gwr)

    169 Liberty Daily has a poll up showing that the people's top two choices for Trump's VP are DeSantis and Haley.

    WTF is wrong with you people? Nikki Haley as VP? She's a dumpster fire.....a liar....a hack....and a whore.
    Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Joe Biden at February 19, 2024 08:40 AM (Zz0t1)

    maybe they're hoping that last one means they get a shot too?

    Posted by: SturmToddler at February 19, 2024 08:41 AM (bving)

    170 The electoral college voted and congress certified. Biden IS president.
    Posted by: Cat Ass Trophy at February 19, 2024 08:29 AM (NYzgN)

    If by some miracle Trump wins, this reasoning goes right out the window.

    Posted by: davidt at February 19, 2024 08:41 AM (SYTee)

    171 In a more ideal world, people who go crying to HR about someone saying "Merry Christmas" will be given a straw and told to suck it up pink slip.

    Posted by: I used to have a different nic at February 19, 2024 08:41 AM (1Z8zZ)

    172 Almost 40 degrees out!

    Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at February 19, 2024 08:41 AM (a1415)

    173 164 I think there's some sort of internal, Democrat conflict with Carter and *biden....

    Like which one croaks first.

    It would be, awkward, to have them both kick-off right after one another.

    And who gets the Rotunda?
    Posted by: Martini Farmer at February 19, 2024 08:40 AM (Q4IgG)


    "Out of my cold, dead . . . Oh, wait a second."

    - - John McCain

    Posted by: J.J. Sefton at February 19, 2024 08:41 AM (x0n13)

    174 I didn’t think my loathing for Nikki Haley could get more intense. I was wrong; it has…. She’s now in Liz Cheney, Adam Kinzinger territory….

    Posted by: LinusVanPelt at February 19, 2024 08:42 AM (gqhqp)

    175 Liberty Dailey is just a name recognition poll. Some polls are too stupid to be worth doing.

    Posted by: Tom Servo at February 19, 2024 08:42 AM (S6gqv)

    176 With Avdiivka falling and Robatyna about to be retaken, the Russians are on the verge of a breakout and Uke collapse . Yo , foreign policy experts you got your butts kicked

    Perhaps, but it should be obvious to those who study these things that the State Department under Nuland are understudies of Halford Mackinder who sold the UK/US policymakers on the idea of a World Island where who controls Eurasia controls the world. Ukraine has always been considered the key to controlling the "World Island" heartland (Pakistan is the gateway from the south east which explains the turmoil the State Department is wreaking there).

    Putin confirmed it when referring to the century long action in Ukraine as Anglo-Saxon in origin. Also explains why it was London that killed the peace talks.

    Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at February 19, 2024 08:42 AM (IBtD/)

    177 I would never get into politics. Even at the lowest local level. Too much bullshit, scheming, and double dealing even from your own party.
    Posted by: Cat Ass Trophy at February 19, 2024 08:31 AM (NYzgN)

    I see you are quite experienced with HOA elections.

    Posted by: Count de Monet at February 19, 2024 08:42 AM (4I/2K)

    178 At the moment my preferences for a Trump VP are either Ramaswamy or Scott.

    Posted by: tubal at February 19, 2024 08:42 AM (PCK5/)

    179 >>In breaking news, experts rank Biden higher than Reagan in Presidential standings.


    Ha hahahahahahahahahahahaha
    *Breathes deep*
    Hahahahahahahahahahahahahaha

    Sure. OK. Why not? Is Hillary ranked #2 being that she was co-prezzy?

    Posted by: Lizzy at February 19, 2024 08:42 AM (RXyKO)

    180 Uh oh, Sefton and I on the same McCain frequency...

    Posted by: Anna Puma at February 19, 2024 08:43 AM (g7gwr)

    181 What? Nothing about the Trump sneakers that Trump presented at Sneakercon to glorious applause and chanting? And then sold out in a matter of minutes at $400 a pop.

    Posted by: MAGA_Ken at February 19, 2024 08:43 AM (2fIO4)

    182 178 At the moment my preferences for a Trump VP are either Ramaswamy or Scott.
    Posted by: tubal at February 19, 2024 08:42 AM (PCK5/)


    Not Scott. I want Mark Robinson, NC Lt Gov.

    Posted by: J.J. Sefton at February 19, 2024 08:43 AM (x0n13)

    183 FAFO. or at least the "find out" part, has been the hope of the right for far too long, as the lefties just keep doing it.

    Michael Walsh recently pointed out the obvious, but maybe Trump getting back in will put some wood behind our hopes, and some backlash to the deep state corruption. Maybe Trump is SMOD.
    ==============

    For too long the Right, in high dudgeon, shouts "don't they realize that...?" regarding every new enormity. But actions speak louder than words, and what the Left has been trying to tell us for years is: "of course we do." However, in picking the fight with the superannuated Biden -- a famously stubborn moral monster whose reputation has been deliberately covered up by the lickspittle media -- Abbott runs the risk of provoking a bitter, senile old man into doing something that he would absollutely relish doing. Would Biden order federal troops to open fire on the Texas National Guard? Who or what's to stop him? Dr. Jill?

    Posted by: Fish puns incoming! at February 19, 2024 08:44 AM (y0KIn)

    184 >>They waited too long to do something about Kamala as well. If Biden kicks the bucket she becomes the sitting President, the head of the Democrat Party, and the obvious nominee. No other choice.

    One thing that becomes obvious after listening the Benz tapes is that the deep state and their partners in the uniparty are all in taking Trump down. They view it as the survival of 70 years of bi-partisan foreign policy and if they lose and Trump has his way many careers and even industries will be destroyed. They have absolutely nothing to lose and their way of life to preserve. We are talking thousands of people and billions maybe trillions of dollars.

    I don't think anything is off the table for these people. They are beyond ruthless and as Hillary said about Trump before the 2016 election "If this bastard wins we will all hang from ropes".

    Posted by: JackStraw at February 19, 2024 08:44 AM (LkLld)

    185 "I have decided to name myself as my own Vice President. Because if you strike me down I shall return more powerful than you can possibly imagine."

    Trump/Zombie Trump '24

    Posted by: Warai-otoko at February 19, 2024 08:44 AM (VoAdT)

    186 Over 600 million gallons of water has been released from a San Diego lake following atmospheric rivers that unleashed record rainfall on California in recent weeks.

    Lake Hodges, in San Diego, must be kept only 30 percent full at all times, due to safety concerns surrounding its dam.

    So it appears you can have infrastructure or illegals, not both.

    Posted by: rhennigantx at February 19, 2024 08:45 AM (ENQN6)

    187 Besides old age and dementia, what else do Joey and Jimmy fear?

    Rabbits.

    Posted by: Anna Puma at February 19, 2024 08:45 AM (g7gwr)

    188 >>Israeli Firm Raises $14 Million to Develop Black Soldier Fly’ Food Supply.


    Didn't think out dystopian future would be based on "Snowpiercer"

    Posted by: Lizzy at February 19, 2024 08:45 AM (RXyKO)

    189 Fvck Bragg, Engoron, etc from the New York Office of Persecution:

    I really hope this threatened trucker boycott of New York state in solidarity with Donald Trump being persecuted for paying back a loan with interest comes to fruition.

    Compared to a bunch of European countries truckers and farmers, our guys are pretty pathetic.
    Posted by: Divide by Zero at February 19, 2024 07:52 AM (nIvob)


    A general trucker's strike as well as blocking the tunnels, and delivering the garbage to the front of those responsible for this travesty of justice and, what the heck, nice fresh sewage might actually force a clawback of this BS sentence.

    Also...it would be nice if Big Business started pulling out of NYC/NY immediately because even if they aren't Trump, they should be able to see the shape of the future if you ever get crosswise with any NYC/NY official or Soros Catamite.

    Posted by: naturalfake at February 19, 2024 08:46 AM (nFnyb)

    190 Harris County, TX DA Kim Ogg (D), is being primaried from the left because she is insufficiently holding fast to the Democrat ideals of protecting their own from charges of malfeasance in office.

    *popcorn time*

    Posted by: Count de Monet at February 19, 2024 08:46 AM (4I/2K)

    191
    What? Nothing about the Trump sneakers that Trump presented at Sneakercon to glorious applause and chanting? And then sold out in a matter of minutes at $400 a pop.

    Posted by: MAGA_Ken at February 19, 2024 08:43 AM


    The event was in Philadelphia, which voted 80% for Joe Biden. But you'd never know it from the crowd reaction to Trump. Sure, there were a few boos, but mainly it was uproarious approval.

    Second look at Philadelphia election results?

    Posted by: Divide by Zero at February 19, 2024 08:46 AM (nIvob)

    192 63 The GOPe plays games everywhere. In my solid red district in Texas our republican state house rep voted to impeach Ken Paxton and he’s a creature of Dade Phelan so of course he has to go…. But ugh he’s getting primaried by TWO conservatives both claiming the MAGA mantle. With only one challenger he’d be out but with two he might squeeze through. And if he gets to the general he has another term in this district. Can’t the two challengers get together and one drop out to consolidate the anti-incumbent vote? Annoying
    Posted by: LinusVanPelt at February 19, 2024 08:06 AM (gqhqp)

    Michael Berry will have a comment on that today. Maybe an email.

    Posted by: rhennigantx at February 19, 2024 08:47 AM (ENQN6)

    193 @176 our actions in Pakistan and Afghanistan are continuations of the British "Great Game". Thing is nobody ever wins these "games" except the elite and arms manufacturers. I like arms but it's dangerous to make it a key focus of foreign policy

    Posted by: Smell the Glove at February 19, 2024 08:47 AM (byGob)

    194 Also...it would be nice if Big Business started pulling out of NYC/NY immediately because even if they aren't Trump, they should be able to see the shape of the future if you ever get crosswise with any NYC/NY official or Soros Catamite.

    The problem being is that they'll bring their stupidity with them to places like Florida and will be convinced that this time things will be different.

    Posted by: NR Pax at February 19, 2024 08:47 AM (UhzRN)

    195 oh JJ! I'm so glad you're okay!

    Posted by: BlackOrchidZ at February 19, 2024 08:47 AM (AcWfM)

    196 Lake Hodges, in San Diego, must be kept only 30 percent full at all times, due to safety concerns surrounding its dam.

    So it appears you can have infrastructure or illegals, not both.
    Posted by: rhennigantx at February 19, 2024 08:45 AM (ENQN6)
    ----------------

    Interesting. Is the dam actually unsafe or is the "unsafe" designation part of a scheme to punish San Diego for making sure they've more than enough water on hand for their citizens? (San Diego built out their own water infrastructure which has enough capacity for something like two decades of drought.)

    Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing(tT6L1) at February 19, 2024 08:47 AM (tT6L1)

    197 The event was in Philadelphia, which voted 80% for Joe Biden. But you'd never know it from the crowd reaction to Trump. Sure, there were a few boos, but mainly it was uproarious approval.


    people were PSYCHED to see PDJT. don't let the press lie! they brought in paid protestors to set the Narrative!

    Posted by: BlackOrchidZ at February 19, 2024 08:48 AM (AcWfM)

    198 The new Marvels movie Madame Web is so bad that not even Sydney Sweeney's tits could save it.

    Posted by: Ignoramus at February 19, 2024 08:48 AM (Gse2f)

    199 Also...it would be nice if Big Business started pulling out of NYC/NY immediately because even if they aren't Trump, they should be able to see the shape of the future if you ever get crosswise with any NYC/NY official or Soros Catamite.

    There's been an ongoing business exodus out of major cities since the Saint Floyd riots. Forbes warned over the weekend that commercial real estate in the US is headed for a 1 trillion dollar haircut.

    Posted by: Ian S. at February 19, 2024 08:48 AM (mi1UN)

    200 >>What? Nothing about the Trump sneakers that Trump presented at Sneakercon to glorious applause and chanting? And then sold out in a matter of minutes at $400 a pop.


    Heh, right?
    And then they were immediately re-sold for thousands.
    Trump is fun, gotta admit that at least he's never boring.

    Posted by: Lizzy at February 19, 2024 08:48 AM (RXyKO)

    201 I need some enlightenment from the horde.

    Biden is on the ballot in most if not all States.
    The date for getting on the ballot in any State has passed.
    There is ongoing talk of the Dems replacing Biden with X.
    How does this work with the ballot application deadline having passed?

    Yeah, I know, "they did it in NJ"... that was at the State level not Federal, and I don't think it works that way at the Fed level.

    Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at February 19, 2024 08:48 AM (59/68)

    202 Trumped Up Kicks

    Posted by: Warai-otoko at February 19, 2024 08:49 AM (VoAdT)

    203 My booby-trapped Trump sign goes up today.
    It has a paint grenade attached to it, with enough cord to reach their car before the pin is pulled. It sprays paintball paint up to 30 feet.

    Posted by: TC at February 19, 2024 08:49 AM (FjlUt)

    204 Apparently Bandy Lee of Yale has learned nothing - "President Biden is fine. Trump is still deranged."

    https://valorguardians.com/blog/?p=153410

    Posted by: Anna Puma at February 19, 2024 08:49 AM (g7gwr)

    205 Like in real war, things can turn on small encounters. Without Lee Zeldin's quixotic campaign for NY Governor, which flipped some NY House races, we'd still have Speaker Nancy.

    They'd have bought off Kamala, and POTUS Pelosi would be in the conversation. Instead, the Ds are stuck with Kamala.

    State of the Union is in early March. Heh.

    Posted by: Ignoramus at February 19, 2024 08:49 AM (Gse2f)

    206 The new Marvels movie Madame Web is so bad that not even Sydney Sweeney's tits could save it.

    I've heard it borders on so bad it's good but doesn't quite make it. Having someone die from a Pepsi sign falling on them is excellent product placement for Coke though.

    Posted by: Ian S. at February 19, 2024 08:49 AM (mi1UN)

    207 "I Don't think anything is off the table for these people. They are beyond ruthless and as Hillary said about Trump before the 2016 election "If this bastard wins we will all hang from ropes".

    Posted by: JackStraw at February 19, 2024 08:44 AM (LkLld)"

    I have an experienced, very serious friend here who is convinced that Trump will be assassinated shortly before the election. I argue with him a bit; I favor the idea that some "national emergency " will be declared,, all elections will be canceled, and a pro-tem provisional government will be installed.
    It'll be the end of this country either way.

    Posted by: Tom Servo at February 19, 2024 08:49 AM (S6gqv)

    208 >>There's been an ongoing business exodus out of major cities since the Saint Floyd riots. Forbes warned over the weekend that commercial real estate in the US is headed for a 1 trillion dollar haircut.

    *puts on tin foil hat*

    Sure makes building your sweet, sweet 15 minute city cheaper and easier if you use mobs to clear 'em out and devalue them first.

    *puts tin foil hat away*

    Posted by: Lizzy at February 19, 2024 08:50 AM (RXyKO)

    209 Yeah, I know, "they did it in NJ"... that was at the State level not Federal, and I don't think it works that way at the Fed level.


    I agree and that's why I say it's too late.

    now, he could be frauded in, and then 86'ed, and you'd end up with Kamala or they might switch out the VP

    but that seems like a lot of trouble and a lot of places where things might fall apart

    Posted by: BlackOrchidZ at February 19, 2024 08:50 AM (AcWfM)

    210 Having someone die from a Pepsi sign falling on them is excellent product placement for Coke though.
    Posted by: Ian S. at February 19, 2024 08:49 AM (mi1UN)

    What is it with the gaming and movie industry where all the "bad guys" wind up getting P'd on?

    Posted by: Warai-otoko will never play that suicide squad game at February 19, 2024 08:50 AM (VoAdT)

    211 I like arms but it's dangerous to make it a key focus of foreign policy
    Posted by: Smell the Glove at February 19, 2024 08:47 AM (byGob)

    You and me both, pal.

    Posted by: Michelle Fields at February 19, 2024 08:51 AM (Angsy)

    212 Israeli Firm Raises $14 Million to Develop Black Soldier Fly’ Food Supply.


    Didn't think out dystopian future would be based on "Snowpiercer"
    Posted by: Lizzy at February 19, 2024 08:45 AM (RXyKO)


    Here you go, Lizzy:

    https://instapundit.com/632804/


    "Snowpiercer" as an instruction manual for Our Insane Betters?

    Oh yes! Very much yes.

    Exactly the way the movie's story started.

    Posted by: naturalfake at February 19, 2024 08:51 AM (nFnyb)

    213 Glad to have you back JJ!

    Posted by: Mick at February 19, 2024 08:51 AM (sVc11)

    214 I have an experienced, very serious friend here who is convinced that Trump will be assassinated shortly before the election.

    I think that's a given. He'll get a rally permit, and then the government will say due to public safety it has to be in Fort Marcy Park, and then Hillary will place an order with the suicide hotline.

    Posted by: Ian S. at February 19, 2024 08:51 AM (mi1UN)

    215 The new Marvels movie Madame Web is so bad that not even Sydney Sweeney's tits could save it.

    I've heard it borders on so bad it's good but doesn't quite make it. Having someone die from a Pepsi sign falling on them is excellent product placement for Coke though.
    Posted by: Ian S. at February 19, 2024 08:49 AM (mi1UN)

    HeeHee! *squeal*

    Posted by: Zombie Michael Jackson at February 19, 2024 08:51 AM (4I/2K)

    216 Actually Sony Pictures wants you to think Disney/Marvel produced Madame Web because it is tanking so hard it's making some nostalgic for The Marvels.

    Posted by: Anna Puma at February 19, 2024 08:51 AM (g7gwr)

    217 >>Apparently Bandy Lee of Yale has learned nothing - "President Biden is fine. Trump is still deranged."


    Huh, she's still around?
    I love how she's just slept through the last 4 years with Prezzy Dementia.

    Posted by: Lizzy at February 19, 2024 08:52 AM (RXyKO)

    218 Trump really oughta' pick a non-politician for VP. The stench from anyone currently, or formally connected to politics is too strong to contemplate.

    Besides, any politico is subject to intense blackmail efforts.

    Joe Schmo who's never held office would be a better choice.

    Same goes for a potential Trump cabinet. No politicians or political operatives. A couple dozen randos off the street would likely do a better job than any of the "experts."

    Posted by: Martini Farmer at February 19, 2024 08:52 AM (Q4IgG)

    219 >>I have an experienced, very serious friend here who is convinced that Trump will be assassinated shortly before the election. I argue with him a bit; I favor the idea that some "national emergency " will be declared,, all elections will be canceled, and a pro-tem provisional government will be installed.
    It'll be the end of this country either way.


    It's never reported on for obvious reasons but I have to believe the number of assassination threats against Trump are off the charts. They've turned him into worse than Hitler and there are any number of people both within the US and overseas who would love to see him removed.

    Posted by: JackStraw at February 19, 2024 08:52 AM (LkLld)

    220 My booby-trapped Trump sign goes up today.
    It has a paint grenade attached to it, with enough cord to reach their car before the pin is pulled. It sprays paintball paint up to 30 feet.
    Posted by: TC at February 19, 2024 08:49 AM (FjlUt)

    They'll run to the police and get you arrested. Seems fun, but why would you trust any authority to let you off these days?

    Posted by: OrangeEnt at February 19, 2024 08:52 AM (Angsy)

    221 they should be able to see the shape of the future if you ever get crosswise with any NYC/NY official or Soros Catamite.
    Posted by: naturalfake at February 19, 2024 08:46 AM (nFnyb)

    They already know. They're cool with it.

    Besides - what are they gonna do? Run to red states and start bribing the Right for carveouts and unfair advantages?

    The opposition isn't above the law. If they try that, they'll actually, you know, go to jail.

    Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at February 19, 2024 08:52 AM (0FoWg)

    222 Are Black Soldier Fly Enchiladas Kosher???

    Posted by: tubal at February 19, 2024 08:53 AM (PCK5/)

    223 It's really nice to see your byline, JJ. More prayers headed your way.

    Two words of advice from deep in the heart of Long COVID...

    BONE BROTH.

    Posted by: creeper at February 19, 2024 08:53 AM (cTCuP)

    224 I have an experienced, very serious friend here who is convinced that Trump will be assassinated shortly before the election. I argue with him a bit; I favor the idea that some "national emergency " will be declared,, all elections will be canceled, and a pro-tem provisional government will be installed.
    It'll be the end of this country either way.

    Posted by: Tom Servo at February 19, 2024 08:49 AM (S6gqv)
    -------------------------

    I don't think either option is off the table. In fact, PDT being assassinated might be the catalyst for calling off the election.

    Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing(tT6L1) at February 19, 2024 08:53 AM (tT6L1)

    225 It's great to hear my nitwit Governor Hochul say that other business shouldn't be concerned with the Trump verdict. AG James said something of the same thing.
    Go right ahead and give Trump's attorneys ammunition for an appeal

    Posted by: Smell the Glove at February 19, 2024 08:53 AM (byGob)

    226 "The new Marvels movie Madame Web is so bad that not even Sydney Sweeney's tits could save it."

    I did an image search. That movie must be really, really, really bad.

    Posted by: davidt at February 19, 2024 08:54 AM (SYTee)

    227 Yeah, I know, "they did it in NJ"... that was at the State level not Federal, and I don't think it works that way at the Fed level.

    Posted by: AZ deplorable moron"

    You're correct, AZ. They've wrecked their own primary process and set it up to declare Joe the Winner, no matter what. Too late to change; all the hopes of another candidate depend on the dream of some magical mystery unity candidate emerging at the convention - but no on can say who. This has all the hallmarks of the greatest political trainwrecks in the nation's history about to be played out.

    Posted by: Tom Servo at February 19, 2024 08:54 AM (S6gqv)

    228 Black Soldier Fly Enchiladas Kosher???
    Posted by: tubal at February 19, 2024 08:53 AM (PCK5/)

    Moscas negras enchiladas, cabrone.

    Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory, red heifer owner at February 19, 2024 08:54 AM (R4t5M)

    229 Welcome back JJ! Glad you’re on the mend and I’ll keep praying for you.

    Posted by: Draki at February 19, 2024 08:54 AM (TehgL)

    230 225 It's great to hear my nitwit Governor Hochul say that other business shouldn't be concerned with the Trump verdict. AG James said something of the same thing.
    Go right ahead and give Trump's attorneys ammunition for an appeal


    it's AMAZING the balls on these criminals

    businesses get the point - the state is fully corrupt. more will move out.

    hearing that Vivek might be the VP choice? I kind of like it!

    Posted by: BlackOrchidZ at February 19, 2024 08:55 AM (AcWfM)

    231 Same goes for a potential Trump cabinet. No politicians or political operatives. A couple dozen randos off the street would likely do a better job than any of the "experts."
    Posted by: Martini Farmer at February 19, 2024 08:52 AM (Q4IgG)
    ---
    Unfortunately, those "randos off the streets" are ill-equipped to handle the Deep State operatives in each agency that will mobilize against them at every turn.

    Unless those randos are hard, dangerous men themselves...

    Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at February 19, 2024 08:55 AM (7fElN)

    232 When The Critical Drinker calls a movie the greatest ever you know it will blow goats. And that is what he did with Madame Web.

    Posted by: Anna Puma at February 19, 2024 08:55 AM (g7gwr)

    233 Trump really oughta' pick a non-politician for VP. The stench from anyone currently, or formally connected to politics is too strong to contemplate.

    Besides, any politico is subject to intense blackmail efforts.

    Joe Schmo who's never held office would be a better choice.

    Same goes for a potential Trump cabinet. No politicians or political operatives. A couple dozen randos off the street would likely do a better job than any of the "experts."
    Posted by: Martini Farmer at February 19, 2024 08:52 AM (Q4IgG)

    Yo! Adrian, we up for an run at VP? *drinks 6 raw eggs and goes for a training run*

    Posted by: Rocky Balboa has seen this movie before at February 19, 2024 08:55 AM (4I/2K)

    234 I did an image search. That movie must be really, really, really bad.

    Posted by: davidt at February 19, 2024 08:54 AM (SYTee)"

    LOL I bet I know which image you found - yeah I saw it too!

    Posted by: Tom Servo at February 19, 2024 08:56 AM (S6gqv)

    235 I wouldn't be against Senator Eric Schmidt from MO as AG and set him on a mission of tearing apart the government cens

    Posted by: JackStraw at February 19, 2024 08:56 AM (LkLld)

    236 19 year old son of former YouTube CEO was found dead. No cause given.

    Betcha he was quadruple boosted.

    Posted by: Montec at February 19, 2024 08:56 AM (YMqA6)

    237 censorship regime. Hire Benz as an assistant.

    Posted by: JackStraw at February 19, 2024 08:57 AM (LkLld)

    238 When The Critical Drinker calls a movie the greatest ever you know it will blow goats. And that is what he did with Madame Web.
    Posted by: Anna Puma at February 19, 2024 08:55 AM (g7gwr)
    ---
    Disparu said he'd rather eat his own foot than watch this movie again...

    Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at February 19, 2024 08:57 AM (7fElN)

    239 BONE BROTH.
    Posted by: creeper at February 19, 2024 08:53 AM (cTCuP)

    I agree! Bone broth is delicious!

    Posted by: Kamala at February 19, 2024 08:57 AM (Angsy)

    240 re: Indigenous Knowledge

    ******

    Press release:

    "Often, the most difficult part of organ transplantation procedures is the removal of the original tissue. Bosley, an industry leader in hair restoration treatments acknowledges the pioneering work done by indigenous peoples in this field."

    Posted by: Muldoon at February 19, 2024 08:58 AM (991eG)

    241 As the less bad option, I thought the Junta would get Joe to quit and then suffer POTUS Kamala until they installed Governor Brylcreem or Gretchen, Queen of the Karens. But Joe won't go.

    Posted by: Ignoramus at February 19, 2024 08:58 AM (Gse2f)

    242 And by pioneering work we mean the work done on pioneers.

    Posted by: Muldoon at February 19, 2024 08:58 AM (991eG)

    243 I Don't think anything is off the table for these people. They are beyond ruthless and as Hillary said about Trump before the 2016 election "If this bastard wins we will all hang from ropes".

    Posted by: JackStraw at February 19, 2024 08:44 AM (LkLld)"

    I have an experienced, very serious friend here who is convinced that Trump will be assassinated shortly before the election. I argue with him a bit; I favor the idea that some "national emergency " will be declared,, all elections will be canceled, and a pro-tem provisional government will be installed.
    It'll be the end of this country either way.

    Posted by: Tom Servo at February 19, 2024 08:49 AM (S6gqv)

    I’d put nothing past them but I think the most likely scenarios are either “let him win and obstruct for 4 years because Biden is such a disaster” or “cheat openly and massively and dare any court to do anything”….. both those options have worked in the past so why do anything new? Of course assasination has been used in the past also…

    Posted by: LinusVanPelt at February 19, 2024 08:58 AM (gqhqp)

    244 It's too easy and sensationalistic to say Trump will be assassinated. The risks are high. I doubt it's a sure thing.

    Posted by: Ordinary American at February 19, 2024 08:58 AM (5GiIq)

    245 The problem with electing established politicians to champion the Right is obvious, so we have a problem.

    Posted by: tubal at February 19, 2024 08:58 AM (PCK5/)

    246 Well I need to get going.

    Keep getting better JJ.

    Posted by: Anna Puma at February 19, 2024 08:59 AM (g7gwr)

    247 "The new Marvels movie Madame Web is so bad that not even Sydney Sweeney's tits could save it."

    I did an image search. That movie must be really, really, really bad.
    Posted by: davidt at February 19, 2024 08:54 AM (SYTee)

    Well-formed casbahs!

    Posted by: Count de Monet at February 19, 2024 08:59 AM (4I/2K)

    248 Tom Elliott
    @tomselliott

    The Daily Show’s
    @dulcesloan
    : “Every form of music in America was stolen from black people.”

    http://tinyurl.com/acus65rv

    Posted by: redridinghood at February 19, 2024 09:00 AM (NpAcC)

    249 It's too easy and sensationalistic to say Trump will be assassinated. The risks are high. I doubt it's a sure thing.

    Posted by: Ordinary American

    Not a sure thing, but it is considered, for sure. That in itself is frightening.

    Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory, red heifer owner at February 19, 2024 09:00 AM (R4t5M)

    250 She Rocked the Casabas??

    Posted by: tubal at February 19, 2024 09:01 AM (PCK5/)

    251 How things that look inevitable collapse suddenly - I want to recommend a great piece by Buck Throckmorton, linked in the sidebar, on the ongoing collapse of the EV industry. The automakers are in huge trouble.

    Posted by: Tom Servo at February 19, 2024 09:01 AM (S6gqv)

    252 Ramaswamy for VP. Trump can't go for another political player, not now. Vivek will bring in new voters, just what we need.

    Posted by: Ordinary American at February 19, 2024 09:01 AM (5GiIq)

    253 @227

    >>all the hopes of another candidate depend on the dream of some magical mystery unity candidate emerging at the convention - but no on can say who. This has all the hallmarks of the greatest political trainwrecks in the nation's history about to be played out.


    Again, they cannot simply switch out The Meat Puppet that does not involve Willie Brown's Sidepiece elevating to President and then naming a VP.

    As odious as it is to say, they both inhabit Constitutional Office and their succession is governed by that document, they are no longer simply Democrat Presidential Candidates.

    The machinations involved in cashiering both of them would be a bridge too far.

    Posted by: Thomas Bender at February 19, 2024 09:01 AM (XV/Pl)

    254
    Not just the head of the tribe, but a scalper too.

    Posted by: Chief Big Skye Sperling at February 19, 2024 09:02 AM (nIvob)

    255 Press release:

    "Often, the most difficult part of organ transplantation procedures is the removal of the original tissue. Bosley, an industry leader in hair restoration treatments acknowledges the pioneering work done by indigenous peoples in this field."
    Posted by: Muldoon


    I do recall that the Conmanche were good at hair removal.

    Posted by: Thomas Paine at February 19, 2024 09:02 AM (0T1pd)

    256 Hiya JJ !
    Welcome back !
    Hope ya continue to feel better !

    Posted by: JT at February 19, 2024 09:02 AM (T4tVD)

    257 Morning Report back to "normal" is a wonderful thing. However, when a serious medical event goes unexplained, many folks assume prolapsed anus.

    Posted by: Prolapse Paul at February 19, 2024 09:02 AM (V5BDR)

    258 She Rocked the Casabas??
    Posted by: tubal at February 19, 2024 09:01 AM (PCK5/)

    Big American ones!

    Posted by: Yortuk and Georg Festrunk at February 19, 2024 09:03 AM (4I/2K)

    259 The automakers are in huge trouble.
    Posted by: Tom Servo at February 19, 2024 09:01 AM (S6gqv)

    Whores. They took the money and now are on the hook to do the fed's bidding. And now they are being driven into the ground.

    Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory, red heifer owner at February 19, 2024 09:03 AM (R4t5M)

    260 >>It's too easy and sensationalistic to say Trump will be assassinated. The risks are high. I doubt it's a sure thing.


    I don't think it's a sure thing at all. But I also think they know the stakes of Trump winning and exposing all of what they have been doing for years both here in the US and with partners around the world are much greater now than they were in 2016. They kept him on his heels for much of his first term but he is much better equipped to take them on now. And we now have way more information about what is really going on.

    And everything leads back to Ukraine. The first impeachment came when Trump started to look into the corruption in Ukraine and it came from the CIA. Now they are pushing insanely hard to send billions more to a failed war while ignoring the invasion of the US including with drugs that are killing thousands, terrorists and military aged men from places like China.

    Ukraine is ground zero and the secrets buried there threaten to destroy many people.

    Posted by: JackStraw at February 19, 2024 09:04 AM (LkLld)

    261 Is Jimmy Carter still alive?
    Posted by: Anna Puma
    -----------------------

    You know it sweet cheeks!

    LETS DANCE!

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IKc7CAixggw

    Posted by: Jimmy Carter at February 19, 2024 09:04 AM (X4yCj)

    262 Teh Economist

    In the 1980s Ronald Reagan and Margaret Thatcher built a new conservatism around markets and freedom. Today Donald Trump, Viktor Orban and a motley crew of Western politicians have demolished that orthodoxy, constructing in its place a statist, “anti-woke” conservatism that puts national sovereignty before the individual.

    Dont you need a nation of laws, rights, and borders to protect the individual?

    Posted by: rhennigantx at February 19, 2024 09:04 AM (ENQN6)

    263 241 As the less bad option, I thought the Junta would get Joe to quit and then suffer POTUS Kamala until they installed Governor Brylcreem or Gretchen, Queen of the Karens. But Joe won't go.
    Posted by: Ignoramus at February 19, 2024 08:58 AM (Gse2f)

    I think they are pretty sure Trump will be found guilty of one of the bogus charges against him and be either in jail or so wounded he loses the vote.. Then of course there is the cheat

    Posted by: It's me donna at February 19, 2024 09:04 AM (Akjoo)

    264 >>Protestors dumped cow poop outside Nancy Pelosi’s home in San Francisco today to demand that she stop supporting Israel bombing of Gaza


    Heh, mixed reaction to this. . .
    Couldn't have happened to a more deserving person, but it's sure looking like the pro-Palestinian activists have declared war on almost all US politicians and Americans. They will make life h$ll here until we somehow magically solve their centuries-old blood feud halfway around the world.

    Posted by: Lizzy at February 19, 2024 09:04 AM (RXyKO)

    265 182 178 At the moment my preferences for a Trump VP are either Ramaswamy or Scott.
    Posted by: tubal at February 19, 2024 08:42 AM (PCK5/)


    Not Scott. I want Mark Robinson, NC Lt Gov.

    Posted by: J.J. Sefton at February 19, 2024 08:43 AM (x0n13)


    Whomever he selects must be credibly POTUS-capable. The Leftists will be out for you-know-who's blood if he wins.

    Posted by: Gref at February 19, 2024 09:04 AM (5fDan)

    266 “Recently, a volunteer, Fran Itkoff, was asked to step away from her role..."

    ********

    "You can't fire me, I'm a volunteer!"

    /Fran Itkoff

    Posted by: Muldoon at February 19, 2024 09:04 AM (991eG)

    267 Today Donald Trump, Viktor Orban and a motley crew of Western politicians have demolished that orthodoxy, constructing in its place a statist, “anti-woke” conservatism that puts national sovereignty before the individual

    BS.. It does the opposite....

    Posted by: It's me donna at February 19, 2024 09:05 AM (Akjoo)

    268 Betcha he was quadruple boosted.
    Posted by: Montec at February 19, 2024 08:56 AM (YMqA6)

    He boosted some fentanyl

    Posted by: TC at February 19, 2024 09:05 AM (FjlUt)

    269 236 19 year old son of former YouTube CEO was found dead. No cause given.

    Betcha he was quadruple boosted.
    Posted by: Montec at February 19, 2024 08:56 AM (YMqA6)"

    I've seen a couple reports/posts on X saying he took some pill was supposed to be something else but was laced with Fentanyl.

    Posted by: Tom Servo at February 19, 2024 09:05 AM (S6gqv)

    270 @252

    >>Ramaswamy for VP. Trump can't go for another political player, not now. Vivek will bring in new voters, just what we need.

    There are perhaps four acceptable VP picks available to Trump, Burgham, Youngkin, Ramaswammy and Lee Zeldin.

    Three are businessmen, two of them have been successful Governors, and one has Washington experience.


    All of those cats need to be involved in the Trump administration in some capacity.

    Posted by: Thomas Bender at February 19, 2024 09:05 AM (XV/Pl)

    271 What's changed is that a huge number of people, who've heretofore been grossly misled by Media, are waking up to realize that Biden & Co are an existential threat to their prosperity and safety.

    This includes minorities and Wine Moms. If they don't vote for Trump, they'll stay home which is half-a-vote for Trump in effect.

    Posted by: Ignoramus at February 19, 2024 09:06 AM (Gse2f)

    272 Ukraine is ground zero and the secrets buried there threaten to destroy many people.
    Posted by: JackStraw


    I would say that much of the black budgets of the deep state are funded through Ukraine money laundering and sex slavery.

    Posted by: Thomas Paine at February 19, 2024 09:06 AM (PsX8C)

    273 *I have an experienced, very serious friend here who is convinced that Trump will be assassinated*

    Experienced in what? Assassinations?

    Posted by: I gotta ask at February 19, 2024 09:06 AM (NBVIP)

    274 "Good morning, kids." SO glad to see your regular greeting again, Brother Sefton. Sounds like you had a rough ride. I can sympathize. May the devils of illness be kept at bay and the angels of healing be ever at your side.

    Posted by: mindful webworker - one of the 'kids' - heh at February 19, 2024 09:07 AM (7mobx)

    275 Buck's article about the beginning of the end of the EV myth is great. I'm starting to think that the whole Zero Sum game is beginning to fall apart.

    I think young people really want to believe things will get better. We seem to have gotten very close to a local minimum.

    Posted by: pawn at February 19, 2024 09:07 AM (QB+5g)

    276 Healthy JJ is the preferred JJ.

    Posted by: CZ = FNG, Free Republic of Florida at February 19, 2024 09:07 AM (MkuC5)

    277 the third installment of our Presidential Greatness Project, a poll of presidential experts released this weekend, shows that scholars don’t share American voters’ roughly equal distaste for both candidates.

    Biden, in fact, makes his debut in our rankings at No. 14, putting him in the top third of American presidents. Trump, meanwhile, maintains the position he held six years ago: dead last, trailing such historically calamitous chief executives as James Buchanan and Andrew Johnson.


    Reagan is 16th, Clinton 12th, and Obama 7th, GHWB 19th, Carter 22nd, and Bush Jr 33rd for recent comparison.

    I don't understand why the American public doesn't see this. The traitor is by far the worst president in our history. Criminal thug, hates democracy, rapist, con man, grifter, lies, cheats and steal, loves other dictators because they kill their opposition, hates women, and the list goes on and on.

    Because our media is dreadful. The blatantly right-wing portion of it obviously so, but most of the rest of it has long enabled and legitimized it by adopting their topics and language and generally giving them respect that they in no way deserve.

    Posted by: Intercepted DU Transmissions brought by the Intrepid AoS Liaison at February 19, 2024 09:07 AM (ycI94)

    278 252 Ramaswamy for VP. Trump can't go for another political player, not now. Vivek will bring in new voters, just what we need.


    agree I think this pick will really help him

    my two guys LOVE Vivek a lot (the girl is pretty lefty, she will probably write in Bernie)

    also if something UNTOWARD were to happen to PDJT, Vivek can handle that chaos and I believe he would make a huge stink and not just back down.

    I do foresee a lot - A LOT - of IC pushback. All seven ways from Sunday and then some.

    Posted by: BlackOrchidZ at February 19, 2024 09:07 AM (AcWfM)

    279 277 the third installment of our Presidential Greatness Project, a poll of presidential experts released this weekend, shows that scholars don’t share American voters’ roughly equal distaste for both candidates.

    Biden, in fact, makes his debut in our rankings at No. 14, putting him in the top third of American presidents. Trump, meanwhile, maintains the position he held six years ago: dead last, trailing such historically calamitous chief executives as James Buchanan and Andrew Johnson.

    Reagan is 16th, Clinton 12th, and Obama 7th, GHWB 19th, Carter 22nd, and Bush Jr 33rd for recent comparison.



    Hahahahahahahahahaha

    Posted by: It's me donna at February 19, 2024 09:08 AM (Akjoo)

    280 With Avdiivka falling and Robatyna about to be retaken, the Russians are on the verge of a breakout and Uke collapse .

    I watched a video a couple weeks ago where the person claimed that, early on in the conflict, there was a struggle between CIA and DOD. CIA wanted to just let Russia take the country and then wage an insurgent war. DOD wanted to play with their toys against a real opponent. DOD won, advised Ukraine to do things Ukraine was incapable of doing and now...

    Posted by: I used to have a different nic at February 19, 2024 09:08 AM (1Z8zZ)

    281 I think young people really want to believe things will get better. We seem to have gotten very close to a local minimum.


    that and, at least around here, they are not excited by foreign wars (and potentially being drafted)

    Posted by: BlackOrchidZ at February 19, 2024 09:08 AM (AcWfM)

    282 Whores. They took the money and now are on the hook to do the fed's bidding. And now they are being driven into the ground.
    Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory, red heifer owner at February 19, 2024 09:03 AM (R4t5M)

    Good. Soon they will all be working at Arby's for minimum wage, a shift meal and a uniform.

    Hahahahaha!

    Posted by: Dick Cheney, Mastermind On Viagra at February 19, 2024 09:09 AM (JF/W5)

    283 Given Nikki Haley current antics I highly doubt she was fully supportive of Trump's foreign policy while at the UN.

    Does the scrunt really believe that if Trump doesn't make it to the election that she would slide in to the top of the ballot? Ummm, no.

    She has to be getting a serious payoff to not toe the line, support Trump, and win a win sweet cabinet gig as a consolation prize.

    Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at February 19, 2024 09:09 AM (cOq4q)

    284 Is Trump's VP pick going to be one of those "warts" we just shrug off as aw-shucks like the rest? Maybe he'll bring Pence back, you know, second chance the guy like he did Bud. Would be a perfect close to clownworld.

    Posted by: Son of Dad at February 19, 2024 09:09 AM (8JB5s)

    285 I want Mark Robinson, NC Lt Gov.
    Posted by: J.J. Sefton at February 19, 2024 08:43 AM (x0n13)


    Isn't he currently running for Governor? That's more important that VP.

    Posted by: I used to have a different nic at February 19, 2024 09:09 AM (1Z8zZ)

    286 Ramswamy is a better cabinet member - he has no political constituency who are not already Trump supporters. (Make him Secretary of the Treasury or something) I still think Lee Zeldin is the most interesting choice, although Trump may want a woman.

    Posted by: Tom Servo at February 19, 2024 09:09 AM (S6gqv)

    287 Clarice Feldman: "There are several cases now pending in the Supreme Court questioning whether the government can censor internet communications through proxies what it cannot do directly."
    Has Our Government Erased the First Amendment?

    Our government gives more to the Gates Foundation than Gates does in order to pursue policies against the citizenry. It pays "charities" to attract and "settle" illegals here, too. Obama subverted charities.

    I've seen a couple reports/posts on X saying he took some pill was supposed to be something else but was laced with Fentanyl.
    Posted by: Tom Servo at February 19, 2024 09:05 AM (S6gqv)
    Parents are open borders freaks. They helped bring in that fentanyl. Maybe now these people will stop

    Posted by: GOP sux at February 19, 2024 09:10 AM (Zzbjj)

    288 277 the third installment of our Presidential Greatness Project, a poll of presidential experts released this weekend, shows that scholars don’t share American voters’ roughly equal distaste for both candidates.

    Biden, in fact, makes his debut in our rankings at No. 14, putting him in the top third of American presidents. Trump, meanwhile, maintains the position he held six years ago: dead last, trailing such historically calamitous chief executives as James Buchanan and Andrew Johnson.

    Reagan is 16th, Clinton 12th, and Obama 7th, GHWB 19th, Carter 22nd, and Bush Jr 33rd for recent comparison.



    Hahahahahahahahahaha
    Posted by: It's me donna at February 19, 2024 09:08 AM (Akjoo)

    I think they got the SORT button on their rankings spreadsheet inverted. Let me audit it.

    Posted by: Count de Monet at February 19, 2024 09:10 AM (4I/2K)

    289 @tomselliott

    The Daily Show’s
    @dulcesloan
    : “Every form of music in America was stolen from black people.”

    http://tinyurl.com/acus65rv
    Posted by: redridinghood at February 19, 2024 09:00 AM (NpAcC)



    This is an incredibly incredible load of absolute horseshit right there.

    Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Joe Biden at February 19, 2024 09:10 AM (Zz0t1)

    290 This is an incredibly incredible load of absolute horseshit right there.
    Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Joe Biden at February 19, 2024 09:10 AM (Zz0t1)

    That's black history month horseshit right there....

    Posted by: It's me donna at February 19, 2024 09:11 AM (Akjoo)

    291 The electoral college voted and congress certified. Biden IS president.

    -

    One of the interesting parts of J6 is how the timing had to happen that way so Pelosi could call the House into an *emergency* session, which means no motions have to be heard and the chair is in full control of every moment.

    Posted by: Moron Robbie - Womens power is beauty, mens beauty is power at February 19, 2024 09:11 AM (0+Kup)

    292 I want Mark Robinson, NC Lt Gov.
    Posted by: J.J. Sefton at February 19, 2024 08:43 AM (x0n13)

    Isn't he currently running for Governor? That's more important that VP.
    Posted by: I used to have a different nic at February 19, 2024 09:09 AM (1Z8zZ)

    He was great as Major Don West in Lost In Space.

    Posted by: Count de Monet at February 19, 2024 09:12 AM (4I/2K)

    293 Trump will be assassinated shortly before the election. I argue with him a bit; I favor the idea that some "national emergency "

    Or they could just absorb the coming PDT 2024 blowout and stymie every move like 2016-2020.

    Posted by: DaveA at February 19, 2024 09:12 AM (FhXTo)

    294 This is an incredibly incredible load of absolute horseshit right there.
    Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Joe Biden at February 19, 2024 09:10 AM (Zz0t1)

    Concur.

    Mammy,
    Mammy,
    The sun shines east, the sun shines west,
    I know where the sun shines best...
    Mammy,
    My little mammy,
    My heartstrings are tangled around Alabammy.

    Posted by: Zombie Al Jolson at February 19, 2024 09:13 AM (JF/W5)

    295 Abbott runs the risk of provoking a bitter, senile old man into doing something that he would absolutely relish doing. Would Biden order federal troops to open fire on the Texas National Guard?

    This is going to happen eventually. If not Biden, some future Dem President. If not in Texas, somewhere else.

    At least we'd get the current answer to the question "would US troops fire on US citizens?"

    Posted by: I used to have a different nic at February 19, 2024 09:13 AM (1Z8zZ)

    296 I want Mark Robinson, NC Lt Gov.
    Posted by: J.J. Sefton at February 19, 2024 08:43 AM (x0n13)

    Isn't he currently running for Governor? That's more important that VP.

    --

    Yep.

    And the Haley / GOPe bunch is literally saying he's a black Nazi.

    Posted by: Moron Robbie - Womens power is beauty, mens beauty is power at February 19, 2024 09:13 AM (0+Kup)

    297 JJ
    get well soon.

    Posted by: DaveA at February 19, 2024 09:13 AM (FhXTo)

    298 "Every form of music in America was stolen from black people.”"

    Note the use of "stolen." Not "appropriated."

    Posted by: Ignoramus at February 19, 2024 09:13 AM (Gse2f)

    299 DOD wanted to play with their toys against a real opponent. DOD won, advised Ukraine to do things Ukraine was incapable of doing and now...
    Posted by: I used to have a different nic at February 19, 2024 09:08 AM "

    That sadly sounds close to what has happened. It's been obvious that the reason things like HIMARS are over there are just so we can play with them and see how they work in combat, just like the Germans did with their new tech in Spain.

    Posted by: Tom Servo at February 19, 2024 09:13 AM (S6gqv)

    300 That dumb bitch Joy Reid said blacks built our entire nation.

    Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory, red heifer owner at February 19, 2024 09:13 AM (R4t5M)

    301
    I am so excited about the SC Republican primary on Saturday. I believe Haley is going to have her ass handed to her.

    It will be beautiful to see her lose in her home state.

    Posted by: four seasons at February 19, 2024 09:14 AM (PisyI)

    302 : “Every form of music in America was stolen from black people.”

    -

    hahaha, have you seen all of the February magazine covers?

    Jazz this, jazz that. We're all supposed to pretend it's something lots of people enjoy listening to.

    (turns on weather channel)

    (goes to eat some peanut butter)

    Posted by: Moron Robbie - Womens power is beauty, mens beauty is power at February 19, 2024 09:15 AM (0+Kup)

    303 That sadly sounds close to what has happened. It's been obvious that the reason things like HIMARS are over there are just so we can play with them and see how they work in combat, just like the Germans did with their new tech in Spain.


    I agree; this sounds very plausible. What a shame.

    Posted by: BlackOrchidZ at February 19, 2024 09:15 AM (AcWfM)

    304 One thing that becomes obvious after listening the Benz tapes is that the deep state and their partners in the uniparty are all in taking Trump down. They view it as the survival of 70 years of bi-partisan foreign policy and if they lose and Trump has his way many careers and even industries will be destroyed.
    Posted by: JackStraw at February 19, 2024 08:44 AM (LkLld)


    It also becomes clear that when they refer to "Our Precious Democracy" they are referring to this global "elitist" group and not the United States.

    Posted by: I used to have a different nic at February 19, 2024 09:15 AM (1Z8zZ)

    305 I think letting Trump win... and yea, I do mean they'll "let" him win, might be in the cards.

    With 10's of thousands of Chinese, Middle Eastern and Central/South American cartel members now inside the US and freely roaming about, the powers that be can let them act. After weeks or months of non-stop terror attacks, infrastructure attacks and the like the narrative becomes "this is all because of Trump."

    What Trump would be able to do to fight this is really up in the air.

    Posted by: Martini Farmer at February 19, 2024 09:15 AM (Q4IgG)

    306 Haley is financed to run in every single primary up to the convention, and is there for one purpose only, to damage Trump as much as possible.

    She will never quit or "suspend" her campaign.

    The real damage comes from the continual press coverage she gets, which eats away little tiny bits of whatever suburban women voter support Trump has.

    Posted by: Mr Gaga at February 19, 2024 09:15 AM (KiBMU)

    307 @289

    >>This is an incredibly incredible load of absolute horseshit right there.

    Use of the Western tonal and Harmonic System is cultural appropriation, I demand all black musicians begin using the hexatonic tonal system, because equity and social justice.

    Posted by: Thomas Bender at February 19, 2024 09:15 AM (XV/Pl)

    308 Glad you are doing well JJ! Many continued prayers for total health for you! I hope it wasn't all the crazy news spiking your blood pressure!
    Seriously, thank you for all the amazing links and commentary and work you do!
    I usually only lurk but your morning report keeps me informed ahead of the curve and I appreciate it daily!

    Posted by: Sugar Plum fairy at February 19, 2024 09:15 AM (Uul2f)

    309 : “Every form of music in America was stolen from black people.”

    -

    Also wouldn't that mean it was American music?

    Posted by: Moron Robbie - Womens power is beauty, mens beauty is power at February 19, 2024 09:16 AM (0+Kup)

    310 Is Trump's VP pick going to be one of those "warts" we just shrug off as aw-shucks like the rest? Maybe he'll bring Pence back, you know, second chance the guy like he did Bud. Would be a perfect close to clownworld.
    Posted by: Son of Dad at February 19, 2024 09:09 AM (8JB5s)



    I'd rather see Pence R. Bud Dwyer.

    Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Joe Biden at February 19, 2024 09:16 AM (Zz0t1)

    311 @280 the weapons denied to Ukraine, long range missiles and fighter bombers both of which could reach into Russia forced the Ukraine to fight the war the Russians wanted. We denied them based upon fear of a direct USA -russian conflict and possible nuclear war. By denying them we get a smaller nation fighting a trench war with a much larger nation. The larger nation wins even if it takes some time

    Posted by: Smell the Glove at February 19, 2024 09:16 AM (byGob)

    312 I think they will just go with what worked last time. National emergency that requires a reduction in vote integrity measures. Open registration, mass mail in ballots, suspension of election regs, no observation of the count. "For safety". And if you don't trust the result you are stupid and hate democracy.

    Posted by: Cat Ass Trophy at February 19, 2024 09:16 AM (NYzgN)

    313 It will be beautiful to see her lose in her home state.

    Posted by: four seasons at February 19, 2024 09:14 AM (PisyI)

    She'll play the low expectations game, and move on. She's not quitting. She's an animal.

    Posted by: Ordinary American at February 19, 2024 09:16 AM (5GiIq)

    314 >>That dumb bitch Joy Reid said blacks built our entire nation.

    Joy Reid's parents are immigrants from Africa. She hasn't built shit other than a small following of retards.

    Posted by: JackStraw at February 19, 2024 09:17 AM (LkLld)

    315 Trump/Tay Tay ‘24!

    Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at February 19, 2024 09:17 AM (9yWhg)

    316 I get no kick from champagne.....

    Posted by: pawn at February 19, 2024 09:17 AM (QB+5g)

    317 >> "Every form of music in America was stolen from black people.”"



    DEI is believing these two things at once:
    1. Every accomplishment and good thing in the US was stolen from blacks.
    2. Everything here in the US is racist.

    Posted by: Lizzy at February 19, 2024 09:17 AM (RXyKO)

    318 In a war of attrition, Ukraine bleeds out first.

    Posted by: Ignoramus at February 19, 2024 09:17 AM (Gse2f)

    319 I had thought there would be a much more strenuous reaction to what Abbott had been doing, by the Feds. But it worries me that there response appears to be "eh, we can bring so many people across the border in other places, who cares what he does?"

    Abbott, sadly, has been able to plug one hole in a dyke with 1000 leaks.

    Posted by: Tom Servo at February 19, 2024 09:18 AM (S6gqv)

    320 -

    Also wouldn't that mean it was American music?
    Posted by: Moron Robbie - Womens power is beauty, mens beauty is power at February 19, 2024 09:16 AM (0+Kup)



    It seems they didn't listen to every rap song since 1986 where they sampled / stole whitey's music in every song.

    Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Joe Biden at February 19, 2024 09:18 AM (Zz0t1)

    321 Posted by: JackStraw at February 19, 2024 09:17 AM (LkLld)

    Good win yesterday.

    My Pens imploded in the 3rd period, nothing new there. Jagr's number retirement was cool, though.

    Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory, red heifer owner at February 19, 2024 09:18 AM (R4t5M)

    322 @309

    >>Also wouldn't that mean it was American music?

    Ahh, but that would imply that blacks do not see themselves as Americans but something other than Americans.

    If I could go back in time, I would do everything in my power to prevent the importation of African Slaves into the Americas.

    The juice was definitely not worth the squeeze.

    Posted by: Thomas Bender at February 19, 2024 09:19 AM (XV/Pl)

    323 and the secrets buried there threaten to destroy many people.
    Posted by: JackStraw


    Inconvenience and delay destroy.

    Posted by: DaveA at February 19, 2024 09:19 AM (FhXTo)

    324 Unless those randos are hard, dangerous men themselves...
    Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at February 19, 2024 08:55 AM (7fElN)


    Uhh uhh, did someone say "hard men"?

    Posted by: B. Hussein Obama at February 19, 2024 09:19 AM (xlvhb)

    325 Good morning, all. So glad you're back J.J. Prayers continuing.

    Today is Presidents Day. All federal, state, municipal governments - aside from essentials - are closed. Yet, not a cute graphic commemorating the Fed. Holiday on g**gle.

    USA Today, yesterday, did have an article, "What is Presidents Day and how is it celebrated? What to know about the federal holiday?"

    In part, "But next to Independence Day, there may not exist another American holiday that is quite so patriotic."
    ...
    "What does Presidents Day commemorate?
    Presidents Day was initially established in 1879 to celebrate the birthday of the nation's first president, George Washington. In fact, the holiday was even simply called "Washington's Birthday," which is still how the federal government refers to it, the Department of State explains."

    (The article links to Presidents’ Day: Honoring U.S. Presidents Washington and Lincoln, website of the U.S. Embassy in Switzerland and Liechtenstein. (Non-NATO, btw.))

    THE U. S. State Department posting: The Department is closed in observance of the Presidents' Day holiday. Secretary Blinken has no public appointments. (12 hrs ago.)

    Yay! Let's go shopping!

    Posted by: L - They don't have to outrun and bear, they only have to outrun us - for now at February 19, 2024 09:20 AM (GshMh)

    326 Same goes for a potential Trump cabinet. No politicians or political operatives. A couple dozen randos off the street would likely do a better job than any of the "experts."
    Posted by: Martini Farmer at February 19, 2024 08:52 AM (Q4IgG)

    Yep. Names like Charlie Browns Dildo, Masturbatin' Pete, Naturalflake, Ignoramus, and, of course, Sponge! Just imagine the campaign signs!

    Posted by: thatcrazyjerseyguy now with twice the crazy at February 19, 2024 09:20 AM (iODuv)

    327 Moar from Teh Economist

    Unlike Reagan and Thatcher, they hate pooling sovereignty in multilateral organisations (NATO), they suspect free markets of being rigged by the elites (EV Tax Credits) and they are hostile to (illegal) migration. They despise pluralism (Suicide), especially the multicultural (What is the other culture is SHIT) sort. National conservatives are obsessed with dismantling institutions they think are tainted by wokeness and globalism (they are).

    Posted by: rhennigantx at February 19, 2024 09:20 AM (ENQN6)

    328 SPONGE for FIRST!!!!!

    Posted by: pawn at February 19, 2024 09:21 AM (QB+5g)

    329 Yep. Names like Charlie Browns Dildo, Masturbatin' Pete, Naturalflake, Ignoramus, and, of course, Sponge! Just imagine the campaign signs!
    Posted by: thatcrazyjerseyguy now with twice the crazy at February 19, 2024 09:20 AM (iODuv)

    Bea Arthur's Dick.

    Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory, red heifer owner at February 19, 2024 09:21 AM (R4t5M)

    330 Once again, ole Gryph's late to the party, but here I am. Good morning, fellow reprobates!

    Posted by: Gryph at February 19, 2024 09:21 AM (aCVzN)

    331 Welcome back J. J. and we hope you continue to get better and better. And yes, our prayers continue.

    Posted by: JTB at February 19, 2024 09:21 AM (zudum)

    332 SPONGE for FIRST!!!!!
    Posted by: pawn at February 19, 2024 09:21 AM (QB+5g)



    I appreciate your support.

    Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Joe Biden at February 19, 2024 09:21 AM (Zz0t1)

    333 TJM for Movie Tsar.

    Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at February 19, 2024 09:21 AM (9yWhg)

    334 If I could go back in time, I would do everything in my power to prevent the importation of African Slaves into the Americas.

    The juice was definitely not worth the squeeze.

    -

    But lettuce would cost 11c more.

    Posted by: Moron Robbie - Womens power is beauty, mens beauty is power at February 19, 2024 09:22 AM (0+Kup)

    335 >>Good win yesterday.

    >>My Pens imploded in the 3rd period, nothing new there. Jagr's number retirement was cool, though.

    Wild win. I'm concerned about Shesterkin, he's been off this whole season, but I love the fact the team never quits.

    Jagr was one hell of a player. Hating facing him.

    Posted by: JackStraw at February 19, 2024 09:22 AM (LkLld)

    336 Well, someone has no f#cks to give about the latest MSM's coordinated "Country music is both raaaacist and really, a black music genre!!" pile-on:

    "Actor John Schneider compared Beyoncé to a dog marking its territory while talking about her dive into country music on conservative cable news channel One America News Network earlier this week.
    Attributing how country music has changed over the years due to “a lot more crossover music and acts like Shania Twain and Carrie Underwood,” Steinberg then brought up the backlash that KYKC 100.1 FM faced for not playing Beyoncé’s new song.

    “The lefties in the entertainment industry just won’t leave any area alone, right? They just have to seize control over every aspect, don’t they?” Steinberg asked.

    “They’ve got to make their mark, just like a dog in a dog walk park,” Schneider replied with a smug smile. “You know, every dog has to mark every tree, right?”

    Posted by: Lizzy at February 19, 2024 09:22 AM (RXyKO)

    337
    Bea Arthur's Dick.
    Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory, red heifer owner at February 19, 2024 09:21 AM (R4t5M)



    Michelle Obama's Landing Strip

    Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Joe Biden at February 19, 2024 09:22 AM (Zz0t1)

    338 @321 I read that quickly and I thought it said "my penis imploded". That sounds painful

    Posted by: Smell the Glove at February 19, 2024 09:23 AM (byGob)

    339 : “Every form of music in America was stolen from black people.”


    I shamefully admit that Misirlou was stolen from them black Greek Homos and used by me and my band, the Del-Tones to further surf guitar music. Shameful, I know.

    Posted by: Dick Dale at February 19, 2024 09:23 AM (4I/2K)

    340 327.

    NATO may have been a good idea in its time, but the Soviet Union no longer exists and half of the parties to NATO aren't even paying their contractual obligations anyway. NATO might as well be a dead letter.

    Posted by: Gryph at February 19, 2024 09:23 AM (aCVzN)

    341 However the Junta takes out Trump they should want a cover explanation that's plausibly deniable to the masses.

    What's scary is that they don't have that option anymore and are left with Assassination or Massive Steal, and they don't have unified command, so anything can happen.,

    Posted by: Ignoramus at February 19, 2024 09:24 AM (Gse2f)

    342 “They’ve got to make their mark, just like a dog in a dog walk park,” Schneider replied with a smug smile. “You know, every dog has to mark every tree, right?”

    He's right but also wrong. They have to *control* everything. Making their mark on it is irrelevant.

    Posted by: B. Hussein Obama at February 19, 2024 09:24 AM (xlvhb)

    343 >>Yep. Names like Charlie Browns Dildo, Masturbatin' Pete, Naturalflake, Ignoramus, and, of course, Sponge! Just imagine the campaign signs!

    Yup. ALso:
    Michelle Obama's landing strip
    Laurie David's [something, I forget, but it was crude]

    Posted by: Lizzy at February 19, 2024 09:24 AM (RXyKO)

    344 Ashley Judd's Puffy Scamper

    Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Joe Biden at February 19, 2024 09:24 AM (Zz0t1)

    345 Genesse Moreno appears to have been genuinely mentally ill. This should not, however, prevent authorities from acknowledging that she also thought of herself as an Islamic jihadi. The two categories are not mutually exclusive.
    ____

    Not mutually exclusive? Damn near a pre-requisite.

    Posted by: Chuck Martel at February 19, 2024 09:25 AM (fs1hN)

    346 So, bluegrass came from Chicago??

    Posted by: dantesed at February 19, 2024 09:26 AM (88xKn)

    347 not equal needs typed out vs.

    Posted by: DaveA at February 19, 2024 09:26 AM (FhXTo)

    348 I read somewhere that Garth Brooks tried to go to Toby Keith's memorial service and was told to FO.

    That makes me smile. F*ck that guy.

    Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Joe Biden at February 19, 2024 09:26 AM (Zz0t1)

    349 In a war of attrition, Ukraine bleeds out first.
    Posted by: Ignoramus at February 19, 2024 09:17 AM (Gse2f)

    The Russian Meat Grinder.

    (shudders...)

    Posted by: Finland, Germany and Now The Ukraine at February 19, 2024 09:26 AM (JF/W5)

    350 Ashley Judd's Puffy Scamper
    Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Joe Biden at February 19, 2024 09:24 AM (Zz0t1)

    LOL!! That one always cracks me up. Hell, we can form a new Trump cabinet.

    Posted by: thatcrazyjerseyguy now with twice the crazy at February 19, 2024 09:26 AM (iODuv)

    351 300 That dumb bitch Joy Reid said blacks built our entire nation.

    Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory, red heifer owner at February 19, 2024 09:13 AM (R4t5M)


    Not true! My Irish immigrant ancestors built everything in this nation, from Independence Hall to the newest bicycle lane in your city!

    Posted by: Joe "Mr. Irish Union Sledgehammer-Swinger" Biden at February 19, 2024 09:26 AM (5fDan)

    352 “Ted Cruz, you will see, Palestine will be free. Ted Cruz, what do you say? How many kids have you killed today.”
    _______

    How about Hamas releases the remaining hostages? Or maybe Hamas doesn't love their children nearly as much as you brain dead anti-Jewish protestors supposedly do.

    Posted by: Chuck Martel at February 19, 2024 09:27 AM (fs1hN)

    353 I have an idea, anyone protesting on behalf of Hamas will be the first to be loaded into a plane and flown over there to fight Israel.

    Posted by: Jaimo at February 19, 2024 09:27 AM (DBrN4)

    354 That dumb bitch Joy Reid said blacks built our entire nation.

    Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory, red heifer owner at February 19, 2024 09:13 AM (R4t5M)



    Dumb because that's not true in the slightest.

    Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Joe Biden at February 19, 2024 09:27 AM (Zz0t1)

    355 Bea Arthur served in the US Marines. She volunteered for that. And looked snappy in the uniform. And took care of Archie and family when they were down with the flu.

    Posted by: Cream of Wheat With Cheese at February 19, 2024 09:28 AM (V5BDR)

    356 “Every form of music in America was stolen from black people.”

    Right.... Da Camptown ladies sing this song DoDarDoDar

    Posted by: Mr. Taggart at February 19, 2024 09:28 AM (Akjoo)

    357 Lessor Replacement is REAL

    http://tinyurl.com/2t39ucnc

    Posted by: rhennigantx at February 19, 2024 09:29 AM (ENQN6)

    358 @334

    >>But lettuce would cost 11c more.

    That's also the other dirty little secret, this idea that blacks built America is preposterous.

    Blacks were never used as general purpose labor, they were used largely in agrarian setting, overwhelmingly in the southern states.

    And by 1861, there were more free states than slave states, and if you want to get into who built the country, that would be the Irish, German, Poles, Italians, Chinese other Immigrants that arrived after the CW.

    So sick of listening to this nonsense from racial arsonist and agitators.

    Posted by: Thomas Bender at February 19, 2024 09:29 AM (XV/Pl)

    359 From what I am reading, Ukraine has all the weapons it needs, what it really needs is men. I didn't give Ukraine long odds from the outset of this war. The Russians are pretty good at wars of attrition.

    Posted by: gourmand du jour at February 19, 2024 09:30 AM (MeG8a)

    360 That dumb bitch Joy Reid said blacks built our entire nation.

    --

    Using secret methods from Wakanda.

    It still remains a Wakanda mystery why the same people never figured out two story buildings or how to keep bees for honey.

    Posted by: Moron Robbie - Womens power is beauty, mens beauty is power at February 19, 2024 09:30 AM (0+Kup)

    361 Back in the '60s our music was getting more integrated.

    Mogul Clive Davis discovered a little recording studio in Muscle Schoals AL and sent his R&B acts like Aretha Franklin there to record with the house band The Swampers.

    White crackers who looked like they worked at the local bank branch. And, for awhile, a young Duane Allman

    Posted by: Ignoramus at February 19, 2024 09:30 AM (Gse2f)

    362 NOODlum.

    Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Joe Biden at February 19, 2024 09:31 AM (Zz0t1)

    363 It doesn't have to be true, if people believe it.

    Posted by: George Castanza at February 19, 2024 09:31 AM (SYTee)

    364 Noodus gratia artis

    Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at February 19, 2024 09:32 AM (9yWhg)

    365 358.
    There were only two, very specific industries in the south in which slavery was predominantly used: Tobacco and cotton. And of those two industries, cotton was the one in which it was essential, but only up until the invention of the cotton gin when seeding and combing cotton ceased to be quite so labor-intensive.

    Posted by: Gryph at February 19, 2024 09:32 AM (aCVzN)

    366 One of the interesting parts of J6 is how the timing had to happen that way so Pelosi could call the House into an *emergency* session, which means no motions have to be heard and the chair is in full control of every moment.
    ___

    The chair was in charge? The same one Clint Eastwood was pointing to at the Rep convention?

    Posted by: Chuck Martel at February 19, 2024 09:33 AM (fs1hN)

    367 15 Happy Millard Fillmore and John Tyler Day, Horde! Now to read the content. Glad you’re feeling better JJ

    “””

    John Tyler still has a living grandson. Not a joke!

    https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harrison_Ruffin_Tyler

    Posted by: Pete Seria at February 19, 2024 09:33 AM (2trlV)

    368 Guess this judge has never watched a Barret Jackson car auction.

    Posted by: BignJames at February 19, 2024 09:33 AM (AwYPR)

    369 "Enough Is Enough": 'Squad' Member Tlaib Comes Out Against Biden

    "We don’t want a country that supports wars and bombs and destruction..."

    Posted by: SMOD at February 19, 2024 09:34 AM (RHGPo)

    370 If only the Southerners weren't producing all those textiles with their factories.

    Posted by: Moron Robbie - Womens power is beauty, mens beauty is power at February 19, 2024 09:34 AM (0+Kup)

    371 370.

    Oddly enough, even southern plantation owners recognized the potential of hemp to be a better replacement for cotton. I say potential, because hemp stalks have to be decorticated before the fiber can be used.

    The first working hemp decorticator was invented in the 1890s, decades after Eli Whitney's cotton gin. In the 1920s, William Randolph Hearst's realization that hemp paper could threaten the value of his timber holdings led to his association with Harry Anslinger and the founding of the modern DEA. But I digress.

    Posted by: Gryph at February 19, 2024 09:39 AM (aCVzN)

    372 WAPO, RETROPOLIS
    Documents reveal Abraham Lincoln pardoned Biden’s great-great-grandfather, By David J. Gerleman, February 19, 2024 at 7:00 a.m. EST

    Just a teeny part, " It would also cause an unexpected intersection in the histories of two American presidents, Lincoln and Biden — a story that has waited 160 years to be told."

    Very interesting! But I'd like to know was he also the Biden 1st line relative who owned slaves or was that another?
    -----
    Standing with Israel, demanding release of ALL Hamas hostages, praying for the IDF.

    Where's Sinwar?

    Posted by: L - They don't have to outrun and bear, they only have to outrun us - for now at February 19, 2024 09:43 AM (GshMh)

    373 291. One of the interesting parts of J6 is how the timing had to happen that way so Pelosi could call the House into an *emergency* session, which means no motions have to be heard and the chair is in full control of every moment.
    Posted by: Moron Robbie

    Don't forget her daughter - apparently with high level security clearances - was present and ready to film, including at the Army Fort to which Nan was evacuated & talked with Pence in a conversation that was recorded and used for J6 hearings.

    Posted by: L - They don't have to outrun and bear, they only have to outrun us - for now at February 19, 2024 09:48 AM (GshMh)

    374 Thanks be to God on your health!

    Posted by: KungPow at February 19, 2024 09:49 AM (Rw2Dy)

    375 For Fani Willis, Everything Is Racketeering

    It seems the Fed and State Gov'ts are guilty of racketeering; "Hey, get your employees to get the clot shot. Would be a shame if 12+ Fed agencies decided to visit your business"

    Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at February 19, 2024 09:54 AM (ynpvh)

    376 JJ! Welcome back, my friend, to the Show That Never Ends! Seriously, it's good to have you back at the wheel. Your unique take on the Events of the Day is unmatched, and the quality of the 'Chasm de Sar' just ain't available in stores (seem sayin'?). Best wishes for a continued recovery and a good prognosis for whatever the ailment is. Get well, stay well, 'kay ...

    Posted by: Dr_No at February 19, 2024 09:55 AM (ayRl+)

    377 Poll Shows Significant Drop In Number Of Americans Who Trust Science

    Well, when it's Lysenkoism, who can blame them?

    Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at February 19, 2024 09:56 AM (ynpvh)

    378 Iranian Rear Admiral Claims “Property Rights” in Antarctica

    'Splody Penguins.

    Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at February 19, 2024 09:58 AM (ynpvh)

    379 San Diego Releases 600 Million Gallons From Lake Hodges Dam Due to Safety Concerns

    Kalifornia is a damned state because they refuse to be a dammed state. All those monies in bonds for infrastructure building and how many dams built? Zero
    How many dams destroyed? At least a couple. In the name of Environmentalism.
    Cut the dams that feed the progressive cities first, and see the reaction. Of course that would never happen.

    Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at February 19, 2024 10:01 AM (ynpvh)

    380 have an experienced, very serious friend here who is convinced that Trump will be assassinated shortly before the election. I argue with him a bit; I favor the idea that some "national emergency " will be declared,, all elections will be canceled, and a pro-tem provisional government will be installed.
    It'll be the end of this country either way.


    It's never reported on for obvious reasons but I have to believe the number of assassination threats against Trump are off the charts. They've turned him into worse than Hitler and there are any number of people both within the US and overseas who would love to see him removed.
    Posted by: JackStraw at February 19, 2024 08:52 AM (LkLld)
    Delicate subject in the extreme but if you believe just a small fraction of what you see and hear from the 'other side' it's going to be particularly challenging to get Trump from a miracle ballot victory to the scheduled inauguration.

    Posted by: Beyond Norman Parameters at February 19, 2024 10:02 AM (U10q1)

    381 Cochineal has been used for many decades as a food colorant. It is decidedly non-Kosher.

    Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at February 19, 2024 10:04 AM (ynpvh)

    382 Crocodile Man...

    Yeah, let's believe every damn thing native cultures say about their origins and enshrine that into law.

    Oh, Christianity? Judaism? Western Judeo-Christianity? Well, we CAN'T do that! That would be a violation of Church and State!
    (Um no, enshrinining a State Religion would be)

    Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at February 19, 2024 10:07 AM (ynpvh)

    383 380
    ...
    Posted by: Beyond Norman Parameters at February 19, 2024 10:02 AM (U10q1)

    He doesn't have to be "assassinated"; he could just happen to die of a heart attack or stroke. The CIA is good at that.

    Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at February 19, 2024 10:08 AM (ynpvh)

    384 375. Would be a shame if 12+ Fed agencies decided to visit your business"
    Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia)

    Yup. After they finally returned to work.

    A large majority were never compelled to take the clot shot, only some of the DOD's military forces.

    Posted by: L - They don't have to outrun and bear, they only have to outrun us - for now at February 19, 2024 10:25 AM (GshMh)

    385 “Coitans!”

    Posted by: Catch Thirty-Thr33 at February 19, 2024 10:57 AM (Bn2JH)

    386 Hey JJ! Welcome back! Missed reading your Morning Report every day, which is one of my few good habits. Hope everything works out - you're in my prayers!

    Posted by: Retired, thank God! at February 19, 2024 11:12 AM (9BIt9)

    387 “Love Trump, hate Trump, wish it was someone other than Trump, forget it. It's Trump. Warts and all, he is the rallying point. Get behind him and make the case for what he represents, which is us. America. And our last chance before the whole shithouse goes up in flames.”

    You go J.J., preach the truth!

    I get sad and then angry when the so-called “leader” of this website (Ace), who CBD explained has the power (because this site is not a democracy — but actually it is, it’s a Democrat democracy) to censure comments (like a mini Rupert Murdoch without the Gainzzz), does not recognize this very critical and obvious reality.

    Posted by: Not Fat Dumb Ron at February 19, 2024 11:15 AM (G2REX)

    388 "... [J.D.] Vance also noted that the bill contains a “kill switch” that would force a Trump presidency to continue to send money to Ukraine."

    For Impeachment, the Constitution says "high crimes and misdemeanors", not "high crimes, misdemeanors and failure to pay all of the Ukrainian Dictator's cannon-fodder credit card bills forever."

    An illegal Amendment by Government Gangsters.

    Posted by: The Gipper Lives at February 19, 2024 11:17 AM (b5qpw)

    389 Calling the murderous Jan 6th cops heros is a start.
    He has much in common with eyepatch McCain.
    Posted by: Xipe Totec

    I don't see the point you're trying to make here. McCain didn't have an eye patch?

    Posted by: Dan Crenshaw at February 19, 2024 11:41 AM (ycI94)

    390 Let's hope that Trump uses his office to prosecute his enemies. Turnabout is fair play. Nobody in US history has suffered more from political prosecutions than Trump. It's not even close.

    I would like to see many Democrat heads roll if Trump gets into office.

    Yeah, I know, that's a big "if."

    Posted by: Ralph at February 19, 2024 12:59 PM (wnTj5)

    391 Question: what the hell kind of "kill switch" can there be to prevent future presidents and congresses from changing a law? Such a "kill switch" would have to be in the Constitution, and it is not there.

    Posted by: Ralph at February 19, 2024 01:01 PM (wnTj5)

    392 Dear JJ - who I speak to first in the morning before i speak to my husband - Refuah Shelaima! Always in our prayers for a speedy, painless, full recovery. Your snark is MY medicine.

    Posted by: judy at February 19, 2024 01:18 PM (AkZAQ)

    393 Way late to this J.J., but you are in my prayers. You've been my go-to every morning for years now and I ask the Lord to keep you in good health.


    Isten legyen veled.

    Posted by: Chairborne!...Desk From Above! at February 19, 2024 01:50 PM (hUL25)

    394 I wonder whether Judge Engoron has taken a moment to reflect that -- having made his indefensible ruling -- the only way he can be of further service to those whose interests he served is as a martyr. I expect a false-flag attempt will be made if the judgment itself doesn't get any electoral traction.

    Posted by: Rowsdower Believes Ray Epps is a Fed and Ashli Bennett is Crispus Attucks at February 19, 2024 04:15 PM (Yvzx0)

    395 Dear J.J.,

    I also have been praying for you. I work at a prominent think tank (one of the good ones, not Establishment RINO) and (like VDH, with whom I had the chance to share our mutual esteem for the blog and its insights) read the Morning Report every day to get a bead on what's happening in the news. When you were out I had the feeling that you were dealing with something on the more serious side. Very glad to hear that you have emerged on the other side of it. We have a group within the organization that prays for the country on a regular basis. You will be included in our prayers.

    Posted by: Cross at February 19, 2024 04:17 PM (Po98o)

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