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Monday, August 27. 2018

Lennon and McCartney sons come together for selfie

Re McCain: Insty claims that the only Repubs that the MSM like are dead ones.

Nordlinger: About McCain

That ice-free Arctic

Parents fight back after school drops Pledge of Allegiance for student-authored oath to ‘global society’

Why You Can’t Stop Creating Problems in Your Mind - We’re not built to be happy. We’re built to survive.

One way to get rid of a problem: Stop defining it as a problem.

THE CRISIS IN THE CATHOLIC CHURCH

DRIVER LOSES SPONSORSHIP OVER RACIST REMARK FATHER MADE BEFORE HE WAS BORN

Facebook’s Definition Of “Hate Speech” Grows Even More Bizarre

ESPN Pays Big Bucks To Break Up With Trump-Bashing Jemele Hill

ACLU DEFENDS THE NRA AGAINST ANDREW CUOMO’S ‘BLACKLISTING CAMPAIGN’

7 Things I'd Do if I Wanted to Keep Poor People Poor

EXCLUSIVE: Agenda for 2020 Democrat National Convention

DEMOCRAT RUNS ON OPEN BORDERS: Texas Democrat Beto O’Rourke Calls for Legalizing Unauthorized Border Crossings

How Trump can survive this onslaught against his presidency

Zero Hedge on Starr and Mueller:

Robert Mueller’s original mandate was also narrow. He was appointed to find evidence of “any links and/or coordination” between the Russian government and individuals associated with the Trump campaign. Fifteen months and more than $16 million later, it is impossible to know when and how the probe will conclude. However, the conviction of former Trump campaign manager Paul Manafort and the guilty plea of former Trump attorney Michael Cohen on grounds entirely unrelated to Russia mirror how Starr’s investigation also morphed into altogether new areas.

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I'm not familiar with James McCartney's music yet, but Sean Lennon has some talent. Look him up if you haven't heard it.

#1 itsatax on 2018-08-27 08:27 (Reply)

Re McCain

Small, petty, entitled, egotistical, and vindictive to the end.

Wouldn't resign his seat when he became incapacitated and thus deprived his constituents of one of some of their representation in Washington. He obviously thought the seat was his personal property. I suspect he would have liked the seat retired when he died and barring that, appointing his wife to it would be the next best thing.

Finally Pence is 'invited' to the funeral but Trump is told to stay away.

I bet McCain wondered how, the United States would be able to continue without his magnificence in the Senate.

#2 feeblemind on 2018-08-27 09:51 (Reply)

He is a MSM darling only due to his never Trump stand. He is a part of the "delivery" mechanism of the dossier. He, along with Kerry, was a participant in the POW cover up.

#2.1 indyjonesouthere on 2018-08-27 10:16 (Reply)

Could not have expressed it any better than that feeblemind.

#2.2 Pocono pam on 2018-08-27 16:35 (Reply)

QUOTE:

Robert Mueller’s original mandate was also narrow. He was appointed to find evidence of “any links and/or coordination” between the Russian government and individuals associated with the Trump campaign.

Trump Jr. clearly expressed his desire to work with the Russian government as part of the Russian government's efforts to interfere in the election.

QUOTE:

However, the conviction of former Trump campaign manager Paul Manafort and the guilty plea of former Trump attorney Michael Cohen on grounds entirely unrelated to Russia mirror how Starr’s investigation also morphed into altogether new areas.

The Cohen investigation was spun off to federal prosecutors of the Southern District. Manafort worked closely with Russian oligarchs, so that may explain why Mueller kept that as part of his investigation.

QUOTE:

How Trump can survive this onslaught against his presidency

If the only thing discovered were some violations of campaign finance law related to hush money payments to porn stars, it's doubtful the Senate would convict — nor should they.

#3 Zachriel on 2018-08-27 10:12 (Reply)

[quote]Trump Jr. clearly expressed his desire to work with the Russian government [b]as part of the Russian government's efforts to interfere in the election[\b]. [\quote]

What complete bullshit. Shame on you.

#3.1 Aggie on 2018-08-27 12:52 (Reply)

According to the the kiddiez:

QUOTE:

It doesn't matter if it's true or not.

😂😂😂

#3.1.1 drowningpuppies on 2018-08-27 13:04 (Reply)

Aggie: What complete bullshit.

Trump Jr., son of the candidate and political advisor to the Trump campaign, received an email that purported to have information that “would incriminate Hillary and her dealings with Russia and would be very useful to your father. This is obviously very high level and sensitive information but is part of Russia and its government’s support for Mr. Trump.” Instead of turning the email over to the FBI, Trump Jr. replied, “If it’s what you say I love it especially later in the summer.” {emphasis added}

That supports the claim that a top campaign advisor to the Trump campaign expressed his desire to work with the Russian government as part of the Russian government's efforts to interfere in the election, and provides probable cause for further investigation.

#3.1.2 Zachriel on 2018-08-27 15:33 (Reply)

QUOTE:

Zzzz: ... but is part of Russia and its government’s support for Mr. Trump.

Like Aggie said, "Complete Bullshit!"

https://amgreatness.com/2018/08/27/parsing-muellers-lies-why-julian-assange-makes-the-perfect-foil/

Like Mueller, the kiddiez are making it up.

#3.1.2.1 drowningpuppies on 2018-08-27 15:56 (Reply)

An email from who?

#3.1.2.2 indyjonesouthere on 2018-08-27 15:58 (Reply)

indyjonesouthere: An email from who?

The email saying "I love it" to the purported offer of help as part of the Russian government's help, and even suggesting the timing, was from Donald Trump Jr.

#3.1.2.2.1 Zachriel on 2018-08-27 16:41 (Reply)

Every email has a sender and recipient. Who sent the email to Trump? That shouldn't be a problem to answer unless this is just more bogus narrative. You said an email was sent to Trump...now identify the sender by name or take your fake news elsewhere, maybe you can shop it to CNN.

#3.1.2.2.1.1 indyjonesouthere on 2018-08-27 17:17 (Reply)

Why was Natalia Veselnitskaya in the US in the first place? (http://thehill.com/homenews/administration/342118-homeland-security-confirms-special-entry-for-russian-lawyer

What was her relationship with Fusion GPS? She met with its founder Glenn Simpson before and after the Trump Tower meeting. (http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/11/07/fusion-gps-official-met-with-russian-operative-before-and-after-trump-jr-sit-down.html)

We found out today that Stefan Halper was trying to set up the Trump campaign by hosting a conference where he invites Russians and then goes to the FBI to claim that Trump officials were at a conference with Russians - in other words, he was trying to set them up.

There seem to be a lot of similarities between Halper's efforts and Veselnitskaya meeting - in other words, it was a set likely a set up.

We also know Fusion GPS was paid (under the table) by the Clinton campaign and the DNC (as well as the FBI) for getting the "Trump Dossier" where information from Russian intelligence agents to supply "dirt" on Trump and his supposed collusion with Putin. I guess if you pay for it, it's ok, but if someone offers it to you for free, it's not.

#3.1.2.2.1.2 mudbug on 2018-08-27 17:45 (Reply)

I was trying to walk Zach there slowly so he would be able to keep up. If Zach really wants to examine emails he needs to understand that Comey intentionally deleted Obamas name from emails sent to Hillarys private server. Not only did Obama know she was using an unsecured server but he did nothing about it while she was running classified information over that server. Obama and Hillary both need vacation time at Gitmo.

#3.1.2.2.1.2.1 indyjonesouthere on 2018-08-27 18:17 (Reply)

The latest bit on the Dossier...zerohedge..it was a failed coup, mainstream media covering up phony DOJ dossier. 8/24/18 This from a CIA whistleblower and Bruce Ohr is the culprit along with Steele. At least we know the democrats believe in manufacturing something in America.

#3.1.2.2.1.2.2 indyjonesouthere on 2018-08-27 19:15 (Reply)

At about 11 pm eastern, the Zachriel group will post a sentence or two of gibberish, there by having the last word. That is how they think they win arguments.

#3.1.2.2.1.2.3 B. Hammer on 2018-08-27 19:59 (Reply)

Only off by 9 hours or so...

😂😂😂

#3.1.2.2.1.2.3.1 drowningpuppies on 2018-08-28 09:15 (Reply)

indyjonesouthere: Who sent the email to Trump?

It's right there in the link provided, Rob Goldstone, claiming to have contacts with the Russian government, a power hostile to the U.S. He arranged a meeting which included people with close contacts to that hostile power.

indyjonesouthere: Why was Natalia Veselnitskaya in the US in the first place?

It doesn't matter to the point raised, which is that Trump Jr. indicated he would "love" to work with "Russia and its government’s support for Mr. Trump". This was highly unethical, possibly illegal, and certainly constitutes probable cause for further investigation.

indyjonesouthere: he needs to understand that Comey intentionally deleted Obamas name from emails sent to Hillarys private server

But, but Whatabout Clinton?!

#3.1.2.2.1.3 Zachriel on 2018-08-28 08:41 (Reply)

"Why was Natalia Veselnitskaya in the US in the first place?" should be attributed to mudbug.

#3.1.2.2.1.3.1 Zachriel on 2018-08-28 08:42 (Reply)

mudbug: I guess if you pay for it, it's ok, but if someone offers it to you for free, it's not.

Campaign law requires reporting gifts of things of value as campaign contributions.

#3.1.2.2.1.4 Zachriel on 2018-08-28 08:43 (Reply)

Fake email from the Crown Prosecutor of Russia. Related to the Nigerian Prince I know.

#3.1.2.3 Jim on 2018-08-27 16:43 (Reply)

Zach, so glad you have your above Top Secret clearance now so that you can instruct us all on the classified e-mails you have read and what they really mean.

So what or who is the insurance policy Strozk texted about?

#3.2 Dave on 2018-08-27 20:34 (Reply)

QUOTE:

DEMOCRAT RUNS ON OPEN BORDERS: Texas Democrat Beto O’Rourke Calls for Legalizing Unauthorized Border Crossings

False. Decriminalization ≠ legalization. Crossing the border would still be a civil offense.

The advantage of decriminalization is the same reason Congress hasn't criminalized living in the U.S. while undocumented. Civil proceedings do not require incarceration, tearing families apart, or all the trappings of a criminal trial. It's much easier to deport someone through the civil immigration system.

#4 Zachriel on 2018-08-27 10:17 (Reply)

Re: About McCain

I won't speak ill of the dead, but he was in no way a "Goldwater Republican" as he liked to claim.

#5 mudbug on 2018-08-27 10:19 (Reply)

Big flap today because the white house flag is not at half staff. The correct protocol is half staff the day of death and the following day, which was done. As usual the reporters are making a big deal of nothing.

#6 Ray on 2018-08-27 10:24 (Reply)

But I thought reporters were always so well informed.

#6.1 indyjonesouthere on 2018-08-27 10:26 (Reply)

Yep! O'Rourke gonna be the new senator of stupid.

"New York Times Salutes the Late John McCain, But 2008 Campaign Coverage Was Totally Classless": They only like dead or apostate Republicans.

#7 Sam L. on 2018-08-27 10:46 (Reply)

Beta is the "new" Wendy Davis.

#7.1 drowningpuppies on 2018-08-27 14:19 (Reply)

It's simply not true that the only Republicans the MSM likes are dead ones, they love Republicans who attack other Republicans. Bipartisanship, they call it.

#8 Jerryskids on 2018-08-27 10:48 (Reply)

Poverty IS a choice.
Not necessarily by those in poverty. But definitely by politicians who want to own votes.

#9 Bulldog on 2018-08-27 10:51 (Reply)

Zachriel - you should sign up with one of David Brock's many organizations staffed with paid shills meant to muddy the truth and deceive the public with relentless protests of every point forwarded by the other side if you are not already so employed.

#10 Mike Fuller (Link) on 2018-08-27 11:21 (Reply)

Good link about happiness vs. survival: "Suffering dissolves when we focus on creating rather than feeling.

"When we focus on creating, pain becomes integral to the process. It’s 'worth it.' We’re no longer dividing our emotional experiences between 'things that feel good to the senses' and things that don’t.' We’re dividing it into 'things that are worthwhile' and 'things that aren’t.'"

#11 Texan99 on 2018-08-27 11:56 (Reply)

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