From Harford County Council Vice President Tony Giangiordano:
Harford County Council Vice President Tony Giangiordano introduced Bill 23-028. The aim of this legislation is to establish term limits of three terms for council members, in alignment with the principles put forth in two prior bills. The first of which was never introduced and the second was withdrawn. Bill 23-003, the first of the bills, was originally scheduled for introduction by Council Members Penman and Boyle-Tsottles on February 74, 2023. However, it was circulated to the public on February 31, 2023 and subsequently withdrawn on February 6′, 2023 due to false claims of support.
Councilman Penman’s three term limit bill, that councilman tried to introduce twice, was added to the agenda on February 3rd. Then on the session day, February 7th, Bill 23-003 was withdrawn.
Furthermore, Councilman Penman recently made erroneous statements on local TV and released a video with inaccurate information. The video claims there is a pension system for current council members.
Which, per the Director of Human Resources for the county “…there are no councilmembers in such system.” Therefore, proving the councilman’s claims to be misinformed.
Prior to the introduction of Bill 23-003, an unofficial meeting took place on January 9th at 1:30 PM at The Local restaurant in Fallston, involving former County Executive Barry Glassman, Council Members Penman, and Boyle-Tsottles. After a Proclamation Presentation for an unrelated event, Councilmembers Giangiordano and Reilly then entered the restaurant for lunch. At that time, both Councilmen witnessed the meeting taking place in the comer of the restaurant. After Council Members Penman and Bovle-Tsottles left the establishment, Mr. Glassman approached Council Members Giangiordano and Reilly.
Mr. Glassman said the meeting was to discuss Penman’s term limits legislation and how to leverage Mr. Glassman’s term limit ideas and expertise to garner council support for such legislation.
Subsequently, Councilman Penman attempted to secure support for proposed legislation based on discussions with Mr. Glassman, who Councilman Penman stated was his mentor and advisor.
Councilman Penman excluded Councilman Giangiordano from these conversations and documents until the planned introduction on February 74, 2023. In the weeks that followed, the January 9th, 2023 meeting Councilman Penman misled council members by falsely claiming widespread support for his bill, including having the necessary votes for passage. While Bill 23-003 was slated for introduction on February 7th, 2023 a meeting on February 6th, 2023 revealed Councilman Penman’s deception, as he had only one co-sponsor.
Councilman Penman’s campaign to garner support for his bill involved the spreading of inaccurate information while simultaneously withholding critical information from fellow council members. When confronted with these inaccuracies, Councilman Penman was unwilling to engage in negotiations for a mutually beneficial term limits agreement. Ultimately, this led to Councilman Penman’s withdrawal of the bill before its formal introduction at the February 7, 2023 council meeting.
On May 2, 2023, Council Members Penman and Boyle-Tsottles made a second attempt and introduced term limit legislation with Bill 23-016.
Discussions were held with various council members in support of three-term limits and the inclusion of a succession clause, which Councilman Giangiordano planned to introduce as an amendment for the June 13th 2023 meeting.
The amendment was co-sponsored by Councilman Giangiordano, Councilman Reilly, and Councilman Guthrie. This amendment aimed to include a succession clause allowing individuals to run for office again after a minimum of four years off. However, Councilman Penman chose to withdraw the bill without any public discussion or vote, denying the opportunity for compromise.
On September 5th 2023, a new bill was introduced by Council Vice President Giangiordano, Councilman Reilly, and Councilman Guthrie, which will not be withdrawn and brought to the public. Prior to the Legislative Session meeting, Councilman Penman insisted that Councilman Guthrie remove his name from the Bill which he refused. The next morning, Councilman Penman called Councilman Guthrie and again, insisted he abstain or vote “no” to which Councilman Guthrie refused to do. Furthermore, if Councilman Penman is for “two terms” why has he campaigned and fundraised with other elected official that have served more than two terms or advocate for other local officials not to serve more than two terms. Councilman Penman continues to contradict his policies and has proven such actions.
In conclusion, Bill 23-028 represents a compromise between the two original bills presented by Council Members Penman and Boyle-Tsottles, with the key difference being the inclusion of a succession clause.
Unfortunately, Penman is trying to disparage the council and spread misinformation so that the public thinks his new campaign for two term limits was his initial idea. This provision empowers citizens to decide if a former councilmember should be allowed to seek re-election, placing the ultimate choice in their hands.
We hope this information clarifies the situation and provides a more accurate representation of the proposed term limit legislation in Harford County.
Please contact the Council Vice President’s office with any questions.
It’s apparent some council members don’t understand politics and certainly shouldn’t be looking for members to be limited to terms.
Just what is a Democrat doing cutting the throat of the democratic party pushing for term limits in a county controlled by Republicans.
With all due respect it sure seems to me that Glassman is playing puppet master w Penman. Barry your “boy” is failing miserably, has lost the support of his constituents, and already blown any hopes you may have that he rise above the council. The two of you have no business trying to undermine the existing county executive and the council. The only question is why and the answer stinks to high heaven.
The county executive is undermining himself.
Innocent till proven guilty, heck everytime he opens his mouth he digs a deeper hole.
I haven’t met one person living in Fallston supporting Penman any longer. He’s screwed the pooch big time because the people of Fallston will remember this. Gahler might support him, Euler surely does, Glassman does, but nobody else. Hope he get’s something out of his inappropriate and ill-adviced big hugs to developers because he’s destroyed his own political career taking bad advice from Barry Glassman.
100% Glassman trying to get cantrol back of HarCo. #FUBarry
Bet you the “Fallston restaurant” was the Local. Land owned by his favorite Fallston developer. The meal was probably comped?
The last two articles posted on the Dagger basically represent the same theme. The County Executive vs various other elected County Officials. Both sides are attacking the veracity and integrity of the other. Wouldn’t it be great if something were to occur consistent with the plot of the movie “Liar, liar” . For a twenty four hour period people could not lie. This would resolve so many issues. Personally if this were a one time phenomena, I wouldn’t want to see it wasted on the County level even though it would be very interesting. If it were a one time shot, I would much rather see it applied to at least three of the most blatant pathological liars known to man. That would be Biden, Garland, and Mayorkas. I might bake a cake, put candles on it, and make a wish while blowing them out. Who knows it might work.
Open when you throw out names as liars that aren’t even being discussed it proves who the pathological liar is.
Interesting application of logic. I hope you are not projecting a sour grapes message because I requested that Money Tree clarify his comment alleging that Mr. Penman was receiving kick backs. As previously stated I don’t have a dog in the fight as far as this squabble with the County Executive goes. Again I find your logic interesting but somewhat bazaar. Stay well and in reference to original issue I hope that the truth prevails.
Who said anything about kickbacks? I certainly didn’t. Corruption comes in many forms – doesn’t need to be money just something of value. For instance – Glassman has a lobbying firm. In the first page of his web page he states that one of his services is to help developers through community input meetings. Barry makes money advising how to snooker the public – put lipstick on a pig, dodge and weave, use social media to spread misinformation – make it appear there is support when there isn’t. Now if Glassman is Penman’s mentor isn’t it obvious what happened here? Glassman needs something to do other than spend his days trying to interfere w the council for self-serving reasons. Is Penman serving his constituents or Barry Glassman?
MoneyTree post from the Gahler reinstates Penman article which he has yet to clarify…….
“He already benefits financially on the Fallston Apt issue and doesn’t seem to care. I smell a recall in his future”
Come on man, you are getting as bad as Biden
Many ways to benefit financially – never said a thing about a kickback although I wouldn’t rule it out. I don’t chose to delude myself as to the motives of politicians. Your crack about Biden is gratuitous reference.
I am sorry but that had to be one of the lamest attempts of back peddling I have seen. You need to up your game or you risk losing credibility. Have a good evening.
Really? You come up with a bunch of nonsense and clearly although you pretend otherwise are defending Mr. Penman. I never said Mr. Penman was receiving checks or a check although I won’t rule it out – to benefit financially can mean many things; if you can’t understand that I can’t help you. Self-interest can even be deferred to future earnings which brings us again to Mr. Glassman. You might tell Mr. Glassman he might want to change his listed “areas of expertise” to make it sound less like the opportunist he’s become.
There you go again making unsubstantiated assumptions. Again and for the record I do not have a dog in the fight. I don’t reside in District B, nor do I have any allegiance to Penman or Cassilly. What I don’t like is someone who makes unsubstantiated, unverified accusations. You might be right. Prove it and I will acknowledge that your perspective was correct. With all due respect you are coming off like a butt hurt Fallstonian
Really don’t care what you don’t like and honestly don’t care that you seem dismissive of Fallstonians – by the way it makes you seem just a tad small and jealous. Someone has a pathological sense of themselves here and it isn’t me. Sorry things have turned out so poorly in your own life. Meanwhile while you stew in your own envy; the responsible and hard-working citizens of Fallston will defend their neighborhoods and with energy and pride because they have every right to do so.
As I said before I do not wish to belabor this issue. Besides how could I possibly expect to compete with someone with the oratory skills of Patrick Henry or John Paul Jones. Good luck with your inquisition. You are such a hoot ! Have a great day!
Yes it does appear that the old guard of the republican party are trying to take control from the anti democracy new republican party.
As the national republican party shoots themselves in the foot and now the Harford county republican party shoots themselves in the foot, may the sane people rise up and create a party that wants to promote democracy to save our constitution.
Just for the record what kind of job do you think Biden and his puppeteers have done to promote Democracy and save our Constitution? This should be a hoot. Anxiously awaiting your response.
The list is too long to write here. The big one is appointing an AG who believes in the constitution and democracy whom appointed a special prosecutor to go after a former President who attempted to overthrow this country and install a dictatorship making himself President for life.
I’m sorry who is the AG that believes in the Constitution, Democracy, or for that matter the equal application of the law? Did something happen to Mr. Garland today and and was a new AG appointed?
Open your mind and close your eyes and Garland will be there looking at you.
Well George I thought I would share this with you. For many years I was a police officer. I’m sure you are not impressed but I received significant training in interview techniques to include identifying deception characteristics. I am not saying that some didn’t get over me but I think not often. When I watched Mr. Garland testify before Congress I
observed several indicators consistent with deception. My take away was that I have interviewed ten year olds who possessed far less indicators and were for more convincing suspected liars.
It is my believe that Mr. Garland’s veracity and integrity have been severely compromised. The sad thing is he apparently feels that the American people are as stupid as he looks if that is possible.
Wow dude, what a boot licker. I hope this is the dumbest thing I read today, because if not, there really is no hope for this country.
Open, you are correct. I am not impressed with your training of trying to determine actions of someone on TV trying to answer idiots questions and comments.
When an idiot says Garland should be charged with contempt of congress while the chair who has been in contempt of congress for 500 some days, I certainly can understand Garland’s actions.
Yes I watched most of the testimony but I can only take the ignorant republican comments till I change the channel or turn it off.
Actually AG Garland should have been grilled more for his miscues and his bias. Why did he did not prosecute the protesters at a Supreme Court Justice residence, a violation of Federal Law. His explanation was the arrest might have First amendment issues. Why don’t you prosecute an existing law and let the courts decide? How about his flagrant disparity in the prosecution of pro choice as opposed to pro life demonstrators who allegedly broke the law. This guy is the top law enforcement officer in the land. He should be familiar with the statute of limitations on reported crimes coming before him. What happens? He lets the SOL run out on Tax and other crimes allegedly committed by President Biden’s son. Why? Maybe because when you investigate tax violations it is often prudent to investigate the origin of the money. In doing so, based on recent information, could possibly implicate or involve President Biden. Was this an oversight, coincidence, who knows. I find it interesting that he has not let his DOJ allow statutes of limitations run out on any Republicans that I am aware of. As I said before, I watched the interview and the guy produced numerous characteristics of deception. I know who his boss is but the man took an oath to the American people. You realize that the real victims in the tax issues are the law abiding tax paying citizens of this country. As SoulCrusher puts it you guys are really the”No see” party blinded by Trump derangement Syndrome. To save you some time I am not a Trump guy. I am a right over wrong do the right thing guy. By the way welcome back Bob unless you have been posting other another name and keeping off of the radar.
Where do you guys come up with all this nonsense? Democracy is all about people choosing their own representation. That’s it. Nothing else. The Democratic Party does not believe in a Democracy. We have all seen the Democratic Party steal democracy from the electors with the mail in ballot system that allows mass fraud involving the elections. There wasn’t hardly any elections in 2020 that could be considered Constitutional and it was very clear that mass voter fraud occurred in 2020. Especially in the swing states. 2022 wasn’t much different and a perfect example was Ivan Bates winning in Baltimore City for the State’s Attorney position. I’m tired of hearing from Democrats that the other side is trying to steal our Democracy when Democrats want to hold fraudulent elections guaranteeing their party wins, even when their candidates are clearly unfit for the position. Take Fetterman for example. He isn’t qualified, is mentally challenged and is clearly a puppet for the political party he represents. They even changed the Senate Dress Code so he could wear his “Thug-wear” on the Senate floor. Both sides make me sick, but the Democrats are the epitome of “Not See” evil right now. By the way, Trump didn’t try to overthrow the government and instill a dictatorship for himself. Only an idiot believes that and that would be a Democrat or a RINO right now. Democrats are really making a bad name for themselves…
Soul yes democracy is the majority, in this case votes which the Democrat won by over 7 million votes.
Now if you believe over 7 million voter were by dead voters and fraudulent voters you have just displayed simple-minded nonsense.
You are completely wrong. In Pennsylvania alone, there were more than 250,000 votes more than there is registered voters. The Democrats stole Pennsylvania and that is a fact that none of you “Not See” morons can ever cover up. The Pennsylvania Supreme Court even declared the 2020 election “unconstitutional”, but the idiot you guys wanted to win was already in office for almost a year. We can not allow this type of treasonous garbage to occur again. It has already played out in 2 elections and if it plays out for a 3rd you evil Democrats will literally have destroyed our Country. You should be ashamed for even being a Democrat right now because you stand for “Not See” Treason, not Democracy. That being said, it is my opinion that the Democrats and the United Nations did work with China to release COVID 19 upon our world and used it to further the Democratic Party’s complete and utter treason against the United States and the entire world. You Democrats created the UN and urge people to believe the lies spread across the globe about everything that doesn’t comply to your satanic agenda. You should be ashamed of yourself for being such a tool of treason….
Soul I don’t know where you get your information on PA voters but are completely wrong. PA is where I am originally from so I follow Politics there closely.
Instead of repeating false information post your facts or shut down the lies.
I’m not reporting false facts. It was declared unconstitutional. PA’s Democratic Party controlled Supreme Court then said it wasn’t and the Federal Courts said it was unconstitutional. SCOTUS the declared all decisions moot because there is no Federal authority to interfere with State elections. SCOTUS also said that the Counties are the interpreters of the State law as elections take place in the local jurisdictions. Take that for what it is worth. Clearly the “2000 Mules” documentary has shed light on the Democrat’s effort to destroy democracy on behalf of the Democratic “Not See” Party you worship like a God. There WAS mass voter fraud and the Democrats have betrayed everything they claim they stand for. To be a Democrat is to be a TRAITOR against the United States…you should be ashamed of yourself.
Soul. Seems your false information is coming from Mr. Diamond. Here are the state facts
https://www.dos.pa.gov/VotingElections/BEST/Pages/BEST-Election-Stats.aspx
George,
Sadly, some on this forum closed their minds to truth and facts a long time ago. The good news is that the majority of Americans see through the lies, distortions and hate of the far-right
You mean they have been brainwashed….
Yes Soul brainwashed seems to fit the person who wrote, You mean been brainwashed..
No. I meant exactly what I typed and I don’t find it necessary to be corrected by a Democratic moron whom is obviously a political pawn for a treasonous political party. The PA government has been radicalized by the Democratic idiots that are intentionally making unconstitutional decisions of law in favor of the Democratic Traitors Against America and the Democratic “Not See” Party that you worship like a God. The State FACTS are a mirror of the Democratic insanity that is plaguing the nation. Crap like the legalization of shoplifting and the declaration of auto theft being a low level crime are perfect examples of the idiocy you support. When you support a political party with this kind of reasoning, you have to realize that YOU are part of the problem.
OYE, like you, I’m not a big fan of Merrick Garland, albeit for different reasons. My overriding concern with the AG is not his ‘veracity & integrity’, nor was it his failure to prosecute protestors outside the homes of SCOTUS judges. For me, it’s all about the DOJ’s snail-paced investigation into the Jan 6th Insurrection.
Jim Jordan wants Special Counsel David Weiss to testify publicly next month before Congress. Perhaps then we might get a clearer picture of the Hunter Biden situation.
The pace of the DOJ investigation into the fraudulent charges levied concerning the January 6th Freedom March is intentional, as it is meant to interfere with the 2024 elections and is a direct result of the bureaucracy being politically influenced by the Traitors of the Democracy of idiots and thieves. David Weiss is incompetent and disqualified from being a special counsel by the code you morons have enacted as law. His testimony will be useless because he will cover up the truth regarding the Biden Crime Family’s activities into money laundering and tax evasion. You can spin it in another direction, but it is what it is.
Well in light of the recent multitude of information being uncovered and revealed prompting even some of the most die hard Democrats to start questioning the President’s actions it generates a few questions about the Senator Menendez situation. Was he blatantly sloppy to be caught up in multiple bribery allegations or was he a controlled loss. To safe face and to throw the public off the Hunter/Joe Biden scandal maybe Garland and his boys at the DOJ had to sacrifice one of their own. If the laptop did not exist Menendez might have continued his Egyptian money making activities with immunity.
The FBI brought the charges not the DOJ.
Hunter Biden is suing the IRS and now Gullioni.
Good for him.
President Biden is in MI and all Fox can report is the so called border crisis.
Biden will not go to jail but Trump will. And he can’t pardon himself cause he’ll never be president. But should Hunter go to jail Biden can pardon him. Republicans are so naive.
“So called border crisis “ Really! Garland gives the FBI their marching orders. I know you can’t be that naive. Please don’t debase yourself by allowing your acute Trump Derangement syndrome to hijack your rational thinking. I really thought you had a better game. Come on man.
The DOJ and the FBI are working in a concerted effort to cover up Democratic crime committed by the Biden Crime Family. Fox News is no longer considered relevant as it has been bought by the left and is preventing the reporting of the truth. Biden can’t pardon his son without resigning because it is a conflict of interests and benefits a direct family member. The precedent of persecuting Trump will now allow evil politicians to use law enforcement as a political tool to manipulate elections and persecute political opponents. This is all unlawful. Furthermore, if Trump goes to jail, you will probably get a war. People are tired of treason and governmental political persecution. Democrats are going to be very sorry for the treason they unleashed.
Hey George apparently there appears to be something to what you call “the so called border crisis”. Some heavy hitter Democratic Governors and Mayors are seriously concerned about the situation. They are even starting to criticize the President. Just thought I would share this snippet of information with you. I realize acute Trump Derangement Syndrome often skews your rational thinking process. Again, before you go there I am not a Trump guy I am a right over wrong guy. Have a great day.
Hi George,
Indeed, even DHS is recognizing the problem now… makes sense, really. You see, all it takes is for the folks who advocate for policies to actually feel the impact of those policies and attitudes change. True, not all of them, but enough…
https://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/biden-administration-waives-26-federal-laws-border-wall-103738662
What amazes me, though, is the main stream media actually reported this reversal. I suspect there is a shred of hope for the propaganda machine, aka the ‘media’.
I do understand that propaganda has distorted Soul and others here, so it seems useless to answer people who have distorted thinking.
Garland appoints a Trump appointed investigator and when he doesn’t find what Trump wants, then he becomes Garland puppet. If you can’t have it your way the system is corrupt.
You are the propaganda…for the Democratic “Not See” Party that is.
The legislative branch of our government is broken. The best Congress is able to do are stopgap measures that only kick the can down the road. Our country is stuck!
You are CORRECT. Our government is broken, but the purpose of our government is why. Our government is supposed to be of the people and for the people. Our government is actually about funding foreign wars and helping anyone other than WE THE PEOPLE. It is time for this government to be reformed or destroyed. It isn’t just the legislative branch, it is ALL branches. The continued pattern and practice of warring against the United States must be addressed. This issue is one that neither side of the aisle wants to take care of. The entirety of government has become treasonous and it has been for a very long time. Once again, you are correct about our government being broken.
“The Supreme Court’s new term starts Monday. Here’s what you need to know”
https://apnews.com/article/supreme-court-ethics-new-term-abortion-guns-605ec0eceb99aba8c4da73b4fd414520
“Supreme Court will not hear challenge to Donald Trump’s ballot eligibility”
https://www.upi.com/Top_News/US/2023/10/02/donald-trump-supreme-court-ballot-challenge/7211696258804/
I hope similar cases to keep Trump off the ballot, based on Article 14 Section 3 of the Constitution, at least get hearings in the Supreme Court.
Hi Bob,
As you may recall I did not vote for Trump either time, nor the criminals he beat and lost to.
I’m curious… in 2020 81 million voted for Biden and all we hear from KJP and Biden/WH X feed, as well as all other delusional worshippers at the Biden temple… how successful ‘Build Back Better’ has been. We keep hearing how much better off we all are, etc.
Why keep him off the ballot? I mean, if everything is true how much better we are… Biden should be able to grab 100 million votes, right?
There should be no risk, whatsoever, of Biden losing to someone so dangerous, right?
Why not just let the democratic process play out? Again, I’m curious…. is it really worth descending into a third world tin pot dictatorship just to keep Trump out?
Urkidding, let’s be clear Trump doesn’t has a snowball’s chance in hell of beating Biden. With that said, we still need the Supreme Court’s interpretation of Article 14 Section 3 of our Constitution.
Hi Bob,
Why do you need the SCOTUS interpretation of that clause? It is pretty clear.
To be honest, I’m not confident folks like you really want those distinctions defined clearly. If so, all the political leaders from the left that were raising money (or at least encouraging it via third party) to bail out the ‘mostly peaceful’ protesters from 2020 (and 2016 for that matter) will immediately be disqualified… Biden won’t have a VP and much of his cabinet left, nor much of the west wing either. Careful what you ask for, you might just get it.
Speaking of which… I am curious, Bob, even more… what do you constitute to be behavior that interferes with the business of Congress? In other words, how often are door paddles confused with fire alarms? Haha… this may easily be one of the best smoke and mirror tricks pulled by the left yet.
Again, not having a horse in this race, but curious… why do you think the guy on camera urging folks to go into the Capitol on the ground on January 6th was allowed to plea to a misdemeanor, while a guy who was not even there earned 22 years in prison?
Lastly, do you know if there is an ongoing audit of funds going to Ukraine to track if that money is being used to lobby for more money? Saw a report that is listing former members of Congress now on the Kyiv payroll to lobby for more support. Since that money has to be reported per federal law, the fact it is flowing to lobbyists is not in question… the source of that money – at least as far as I’m concerned – is. Do you know or have you received any assurances that the money we’re supplying to Ukraine is not flowing back into the wallets of lobbyists?
You see, Bob… I don’t care what party they belong to. I have a problem with proxy wars, endless debt, politicians making millions from a job that pays thousands, and a public that either supports this nonsense or is indifferent to it.
So, if Pelosi, McConnell, Graham, Schumer, etc., all have played a part over the past decades creating this mess… can you seriously believe they will magically fix it now?
Are you awake yet?
Well Bob I can not be 100% sure who the Republican nominee for President will be but your guy “Exceptional Joe” just sh-t the bed with the Jewish community. Over six million adults capable of voting will probably not be voting for Biden. Why? He released almost all sanctions against Iran. Iran is the major supplier of the terrorist faction Hamas which today waged an all out military offensive against Israel . Iran has been providing high amounts of military equipment and weapons. Very shortly Iran will be six billion dollars richer from their assets being unfrozen. Additionally sanctions which impacted things such as oil and mineral production have been lifted generating a substantial amount of liquidity and wealth which will allow them to facilitate weaponizing Hamas at a far greater level. Yea, Biden gets in front of the cameras and pledges full support to Israel but his inaction and failure to be a powerful world leader allowed this situation to develop. There is the very real possibility that the conflict could grow in to a situation which compromises the stability and security of much of the world.
In closing Biden is a train wreck who needs to go before the country and the world is forever. People are seeing this on a daily basis. I don’t know who will run against him but it is getting to the point that he could lose to several Republican candidates. I am quite sure that POS Congresswoman Tlaib is applauding the President tonight.
OYE, The conflict between Hamas(Palestinian militants) and Israel has been going on for decades. I agree there is a very real possibility “that the conflict could grow into a situation which compromises the stability and security of much of the world.”
Maybe, even a powder keg that could blow up the ‘entire world’.
Concerning your Biden diatribe, I disagree. BTW, who would you like to see as your next President?
Somebody that has a brain and a set of balls. Sorry “Exceptional Joe” doesn’t fit the bill. I realize that the conflict has been going on for decades but Biden’s recent decision gives the Iranians a blank check to turn Hamas in to a much more serious threat more so than any time in the past. Your guy facilitated the situation by thinking he can buy good behavior instead of standing up to bullies and thugs.
Ps. You should not allow
your obvious distain for Trump to distort your perception of Biden’s performance. They are mutually exclusive.
Hi Bob,
Do you think giving $6 billion to Iran did anything to embolden Hamas to begin these attacks? Do you think the $75 million directly to Hamas did anything to bring it on?
How did Hamas get US made weapons?
The Democratic caucus, the party of Biden, has anti-Semitic members that are ideologically aligned with Hamas and other terror groups. Two prominent members expressed, laughably, for a ceasefire over the weekend.
So, the question is not a deflection about the election next year; the question is squarely, directly about the level of responsibility (blood on their hands) Biden and his party have related to these attacks?
I see causation… do you? If not, how so?
This Gaetz-McCarthy squabble to me is very embarrassing. What will they do next pull fire alarms in the Capital building? Come on man!
I have to wonder if Garland’s DOJ will investigate the Bowman fire alarm incident. They have video and a verbal admission. Because he has a “D” behind his name Garlands guys will probably find that there is insufficient or inconclusive evidence to proceed. You know like the cocaine bag case. I’m sure he will abide by his 60 Minutes comments. You know fair and equal application of the law. Maybe they will determine that it was a case of “extreme carelessness “.
Last night Kevin McCarthy went on & on ad nauseum regarding his ouster from Speaker of the House position. What’s particularly annoying with this and many other press settings is that questions asked by the news people are muffled and hard to hear. It’s difficult to judge the credibility of an ‘answer’ if you can’t hear the ‘question’ asked.
Hi Bob,
You are actually 100% correct on this: “It’s difficult to judge the credibility of an ‘answer’ if you can’t hear the ‘question’ asked.”
My questions are all crystal clear. Please answer them so I can rate the credibility of your response. Seems fair, at least to you, if you believe what you say. Thanks!
“Pennsylvania swing voter tells NBC News he’d vote for Biden over Trump ‘even if he was dead'”
https://www.foxnews.com/media/pennsylvania-swing-voter-tells-nbc-news-hed-vote-biden-trump-even-dead
This guy shouldn’t suggest anything about being ‘dead’ and voting for Biden. There’s already enough ‘MAGA Righties’ who think thousands of ballots were fraudulently cast for Biden in the last election. 🙂
This is the problem with politics. People will vote based upon party affiliation even though whom they are affiliated with is doing a horrible job. When you put political affiliation ahead of results you get what you voted for. Our entire country is suffering from Democratic incompetency and this guy wants it to continue as long as his side wins. Quite frankly, this is an incompetent voter and voters like this is what has led us to what we have today. I still believe the 2020 and 2022 elections were ripped with fraud and no one can change my mind because I saw it with my own eyes. I don’t need a political hack to tell me what happened because I witnessed it. The Democrats are the most evil political party this country has ever seen and anyone whom is affiliated with the Democratic Party should be ashamed of themselves.
Amazing, Biden was shamed and pressured in to calling out the Squad in reference to their comments regarding the Israeli situation. He should have told them long ago that the were not part of the State Department and they should keep their yaps shut but apparently the fact that he is severely testicularlly challenged prevented him from being a strong leader. Again!!!
OYE, I tried an experiment with your latest Biden rantings. I copied your last post directly into ‘ChatGPT’ and asked for a reply. Below is the reply:
“It’s important to remember that political opinions and assessments of leaders’ actions can vary widely. President Biden, like any other leader, faces challenges and criticism from various quarters. In a democracy, differing viewpoints are expected and valued.
“Regarding the Squad and their comments on the Israeli situation, it’s worth noting that they are elected representatives who have the right to express their opinions and represent the interests and views of their constituents. In the United States, freedom of speech and diverse perspectives are fundamental principles. President Biden, like any leader, must balance various interests and opinions within his party and the broader political landscape.
“Public discourse can be passionate and contentious, but it’s important to engage in civil and constructive dialogue to address complex issues such as the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Leaders have different approaches, and opinions on those approaches can differ greatly. It’s essential for a functioning democracy to allow for these debates and discussions to take place.”
So are you affirming my right to proffer my believe that Biden is an inept, weak, testicularlly challenged leader? One has to wonder why Hamas and the Iranians chose this time and this President to initiate such an egregious act. By the way do another experiment. Check the political bias of ‘ChatGBT’. Back to the old Bob lol.
I will try to get this through moderation.
Congresswoman Tlaib’s recent unsubstantiated, unverified accusations regarding the Gaza hospital incident are more Incendiary than any comments made regarding January 6th. She is a representative of Congress. A representative of our government. She is not a member of the State Department but to many is conveying a political policy message. Her words very well could be promoting further or potential acts of terror in our country and abroad. When she is not poor mouthing it about her college debt she is potentially inciting further violence and instability. Summary, she is first class POS that needs to be reeled in now. Too bad she and her cohorts make “Exceptional Joe “shake in his boots.
Hey OYE,
We’ll see if this goes through… there seems to be a strong filter on inconvenient truth slipping onto these blogs. You got through, let’s see if this makes it!
Despite the fact she continues to deny the truth and evidence to the contrary… it appears her colleagues do too. Jamie Raskin, see here https://www.mediaite.com/news/democratic-congressman-claims-i-havent-seen-anti-israel-comments-from-colleagues/
Now, I understand some will point to this and say ‘it is dated October 11th, things have changed…’ He had a chance to clarify the remark after Tlaib’s doubling down and rally turned insurrection in the Capitol yesterday, and did not. Even when told the comments are made, these people are in denial. It’s like trying to reason with a piece of fruit. It is willful dissonance. It’s sad, it’s scary. These folks reside in a land of make-believe.
I don’t think it is a land of make believe. I think they live a land of carte blanche denial. If it doesn’t support their political narrative they will deny, deny, deny and hope the public will eventually forget about it. I give you the Twitter releases, the botched Afghan evacuation, and the Hunter Biden laptop for starters. The same strategy has been and is still being utilized. What a great example is being set.
“Supreme Court puts Christians’ First Amendment rights ahead of others’ dignity”
https://www.upi.com/Voices/2023/10/06/scotus-Supreme-Court-Christians-First-Amendment-equal-protection/1881696594889/
With the growing influence of the Christian right’ my overriding concern is not “freedom of religion”, it’s freedom “from religion”. Religious-based exemptions’ like in 303 Creative vs. Elenis. will open a Pandora’s box of religious exemptions. The box now seems to be wide open. The challenge for the court is to find a balance.
Hi Bob,
You wrote, “my overriding concern is not ‘freedom of religion’, it’s freedom ‘from religion'”.
Put this to a test. Buy a pig and find a Muslim butcher to process it for you. You might find the balance you desire.
By the way… the dagger censors must not have liked a link I sent the other day. You were talking about election deniers, it was a solid 24 minutes of folks denying an election. It would be enlightening for you I am sure, you should find it.
“States with more religious populations tend to have fewer homicides and fewer suicides. Religious attendance is associated with direct decreases in both minor and major forms of crime and deviance, to an extent unrivalled by government welfare programs.”
Being a career cop I tend to believe the above assertion. In a society where the Left is routinely engaging or I think attacking Christianity, the family, the police, and morales in general maybe it is good to see the courts stepping in regarding the hypocrisy of government overreach. Think about it. The government steps in and disciplines and terminates a school athletic coach for quietly praying on the field but condones literature being allowed in public schools describing and illustrating oral sex, involving straight or gay scenarios. The Left routinely maligns the police and authority. The result very few people pursue a career in law enforcement or the military. The Left, particularly the puppet Biden administration, is slowly eroding every aspect of the foundation of our country. All I can say is learn to speak Chines. It’s coming.
Urkidding, I checked out the 24 minute video. It’s clear that ‘election denying’ has been going on by both Dems and Repubs for many years. The questioning of our election system integrity started with the 2000 Presidential Election and is only getting worse with subsequent elections.
Regarding the Dagger’s moderation policy, it’s irksome that it’s not posted.
Hi Bob,
Glad you checked it out. The main reason I am unaffiliated. Neither of those two corporations have truly earned my respect or vote. I will continue to rebel by adhering strictly to the Constitution.
All of the Dems resources and all the Dems men can’t keep “Exceptional Joe” from stumbling again. This guy routinely comes off as frail and weak to the world and he can’t climb steps either.
“We Don’t Talk About Leonard: The Man Behind the Right’s Supreme Court Supermajority”
https://www.propublica.org/article/we-dont-talk-about-leonard-leo-supreme-court-supermajority
We better start ‘talking’ about this guy and what he represents before it is too late!. We have allowed Leo, Federalist Society and ‘Dark Money lobbyists to ‘politicize’ the judicial branch of our government at all levels.
For anyone interested in Podcasts check out the following:
https://www.wnycstudios.org/podcasts/otm
FBI Director Christopher Wray recently issued a statement regarding the real possibility of retaliatory acts being perpetrated by factions sympathetic to Hamas and other terrorist organizations. You can’t get anything by that guy. I guess he wii have to pull the hundreds of agents he has assigned to surveil PTA attendees and pro life supporters. One would have to wonder why there was so little intel obtained from our intelligence . agencies regarding recent events. Maybe they might want to consider changing their priorities. Maybe it is time to utilize our intelligence agencies to monitor true threats instead of as a tool of political weaponry.
“Rep. Ilhan Omar Retweets False Photo of Palestinian Children Killed by Israeli Forces”
https://jonathanturley.org/2023/10/16/rep-iihan-omar-retweets-false-photo-of-palestinian-children-killed-by-israeli-forces/
Rep Omar should have checked out things more carefully before retweeting the picture. The amount of ‘misinformation & disinformation’ found online is a real problem. Rep Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez had some good advice for all our politicians when she said the following last week:
“If you see a claim, photo, or video that triggers a strong emotional reaction, take a moment to pause and check for veracity/confirmation from multiple sources.”
Very rarely do I agree with your posts but in this case that narcissistic, horse faced, bimbo for once was spot on.
I have a pet peeve with TV News (especially MSNBC and CNN) — overuse of the ‘BREAKING NEWS’ banner.
“What Sidney Powell’s Deal Could Mean for the Fulton County Case Against Trump”
https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2023/10/sidney-powell-guilty-plea-trump-fulton-county-case/675698/
I think Powell got off easy – Maybe, TOO EASY!. She should serve some jail time for her crimes.
Hi Bob,
‘Should’ serve jail time? Not ‘must’ for what was done?
I find it interesting they’re making plea deals to misdemeanors. Why would the prosecutor agree to this? If they had the evidence to support the felony charges they brought, they should be making deals to a lesser felony, not misdemeanors.
I cruised through numerous headlines in the mainstream media. You’d think the prosecution was taking a victory lap after nabbing an armed bank robber and getting a plea deal down to speeding in the getaway car.
I suspect the case they built was shaky at best… perhaps prosecutorial misconduct at worst.
You and your Democrat allies would have been better off selling Bidenomics as a success for bringing inflation down from 1.4% to roughly 4% in three years rather than pursuing this tin pot dictatorship tactic of trying to jail opponents.
Here is a hint… RFK, Jr., probably just siphoned off a key number of voters today from Joe… you guys are missing the target.
3rd try:
Hey Bob,
I find it somewhat interesting on your position regarding the plea bargain involving a Trump co-defendant. You seem to feel it may have been too lenient. You are certainly entitled to your opinion. I am one that feels that the law and Justice should be applied equally to everyone.
Apparently I missed your position on the Hunter Biden plea offer. I would have thought that you, being a self proclaimed advocate for the truth and Justice, would have made some comment. You remember, the plea deal which was submitted by the President’s DOJ. You know the deal that would have only included minor offenses, with no direct association to the President, and would probably include no jail time. The best part of the deal was that he would receive complete immunity from other future investigations which may arise and may have some connection to his father’s activities. Actually pretty sweet deal for Hunter but not a deal that most would get. Again, I can’t understand why, with you being an advocate for , truth, justice, and the American way, did not see a problem. Maybe it was an oversight. Maybe it is just a coincidence. I hope that it was not due to your obvious Trump Derangement Syndrome. Maybe you would care to offer your opinion to clarify this matter to me and the other readers of the Dagger.
“Hunter Biden is indicted on federal firearm-purchasing charges after plea deal fails”
https://apnews.com/article/hunter-biden-gun-charge-investigation-e5c8ded90ea8c22d2e2e7cb09804b747
OYE, concerning Hunter Biden’s original plea bargain, I agree with District Judge Maryellen Noreika’s July 26th decision to place on hold the plea bargain between
Hunter Biden and the Justice Department. The issues, rightfully so, for the judge is the unusual structure of the agreement and the scope of Hunter Biden’s immunity.
We’ll have to wait and see what happens with the September 14th indictment.
“ concerning Hunter Biden’s original plea bargain, I agree with District Judge Maryellen Noreika’s July 26th decision to place on hold the plea bargain between?Hunter Biden and the Justice Department. The issues, rightfully so, for the judge is the ‘unusual structure’ of the agreement and the ‘scope of Hunter Biden’s immunity.’….”
I appreciate your response but more so appreciate, albeit reluctantly, that you have identified and basically confirmed acts of corruption being perpetrated Biden’s DOJ particularly as it pertains to him and his family. I realized that failure to respond would have only reinforced your hypocrisy regarding incidents of preferential treatment regarding the application of the rule of law as it relates to the President and his associations. In the above segment from your post you use the phrases ‘unusual structure’ and ‘scope of Hunter Biden’s immunity’. Although the corruption attempt was so blatantly obvious you still attempt to use wording to sugar coat and make it appear less egregious. I do believe that you are starting to “Open Your Eyes” and are beginning to see the corruption being perpetrated by your guy and his family. Your last post was an affirmation of my point.
Detroit Jewish Synagogue President stabbed to death outside her home which just happens to be located in Michigan’s Congressional District 12. Is it a coincidence that district’s Congresswoman is Rashida Tlaib? She has had a documented history of making antisemitic and
other incendiary statements regarding Israel and Jews in general.. Did her statements induce or fuel that act of violence? It remains to be seen. If it is found to be the case it should be investigated by the DOJ, and if applicable, charges should be filed accordingly. . Don’t hold your breath. Smart money says “Exceptional Joe” doesn’t have the stones to seriously confront the Squad.
“Hamas frees two Israeli women as US advises delaying ground war to allow talks on captives”
https://apnews.com/article/israel-palestinian-gaza-war-syria-lebanon-hamas-c0e7ec55428fedc97f75bdfdc0c0679a
Our country must not allow the Israeli-Gaza war to escalate. An immediate ‘CEASEFIRE” is needed ‘NOW before the entire Middle East is in conflict.
“Analysis: Two million human bargaining chips”
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/10/23/analysis-two-million-human-bargaining-chips
“What is Gaza Strip, the besieged Palestinian enclave under Israeli assault?”
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/10/11/what-is-gaza-strip-the-besieged-palestinian-enclave-under-israeli-assault
“Thoughts on Israel and Gaza – by Barack Obama”
https://barackobama.medium.com/my-statement-on-israel-and-gaza-a6c397f09a30
“Perhaps most of all, it means we should choose not to always assume the worst in those with whom we disagree. In an age of constant rancor, trolling and misinformation on social media, at a time when so many politicians and attention seekers see an advantage in shedding heat rather than light, it may be unrealistic to expect respectful dialogue on any issue — much less on an issue with such high stakes and after so much blood has been spilled. But if we care about keeping open the possibility of peace, security and dignity for future generations of Israeli and Palestinian children — as well as for our own children — then it falls upon all of us to at least make the effort to model, in our own words and actions, the kind of world we want them to inherit.”
Hi Bob,
Well, there is much to digest here, but we can make this simple. If Hamas wants to be taken seriously as a political entity they should not send people across the border to massacre, rape, pillage, kidnap, and destroy innocent people. Hamas seems to be nothing more than a different version of ISIS. ISIS was not known for negotiating tactics that did not include beheadings, throwing people off buildings, burning them alive, and other horrific medieval methods of murder.
And to preempt the argument that the Israelis are on ‘occupied’ territory… let’s just say a solid history class that reaches back more than 75 years will help correct the playing field there.
Calls for ‘ceasefire’ is nothing other than a dog whistle for jihadists and western weaklings for appeasement to Islamic extremism. A desire to let Hamas get their hits in on a group of people Obama’s allies in Iran have sworn to obliterate. Do you understand what happens to people when they face no consequences?
Speaking of the former divider in chief… I find it fascinating he focused on misinformation. It seems the flood of it is flowing from the left wing jihadist loving ‘squad’ of extremists bent on destroying this country. As OYE pointed out, calling for jihad, or at least random violence, against Americans and getting results – boy, the MSM truly avoided that story, huh?
Did you track the NY Times ‘adjustments’ to its headlines about the exploded hospital? When the spin machine from Hamas pointed the finger and press to blame Israel the coverage was extensive… but when the wound ended up being self inflicted…. crickets. Telling.
Oh, by the way… did you realize the threat of a ground invasion was not even on the table until Hamas acted? Did you catch that? Did you notice it was Hamas invading Israel… attacking… killing… raping… cutting babies from dead mothers… torturing… shooting up unarmed homes? Please put this entire episode in context.
And further… use your connections to the left wing jihadist loving squad members to tell their Hamas allies to stop using their schools and hospitals as human shields… two things… first, it is immoral, and second, it’s obvious they know Israel is hesitant to shoot a target so close risking collateral damage. Do you think Israelis were using unborn babies as human shields for their mothers?
There has been a small glimmer of good news and hope. This episode has exposed all the anti-Semitic university professors and students. It has thrown a massive magnifying glass over the hypocrisy of ‘free speech’ on university properties. It has further exposed the indoctrination system that defines higher propaganda [education]. And at long last, the flow of money into these institutions of Holocaust embracers is beginning to slow and get cut off.
At least Biden had a relaxing walk on the beach. (Side note… did you see the reports from the Oversight Committee? Doesn’t look good… buying $2M dollar homes on the heels of greasing wheels for your son’s corrupt business deals looks shady… where there is smoke you will find fire, as the saying goes.)
[I’m curious if the censors for this blog let this through… I give it a 50/50]
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Bob I agree with you that the Middle East is potentially much more volatile than it has been for several years. The question is why. Did it have anything to do with your guy easing financial sanctions against the Iranians allowing them to have an abundance of wealth and resources to fund such groups as Hamas and other radical Islamic groups? Does it have anything to do with your guy appearing weak and frail on the world stage? Does it have anything to do with your guy having the mindset that he can payoff bad actors and after doing so expect them to maintain good behavior? Why did this happen now and other this President? I guess the biggest question is why can’t you acknowledge that your guy is a weak, incompetent, “milk toast “ leader who poses, a clear and present danger, to the security and safety of our country? Bob have you ever heard of the “Peter Principle”? That is where someone has reached the level of their incompetence. I give you “Exceptional Joe”.
“Abrams: Comer’s Biden ‘bombshell’ once again falls way short”
https://www.newsnationnow.com/danabramslive/abrams-comer-biden-bombshell-check/
Since Rep Comer’s is not having too much luck with his Oversight Committee Investigation into Hunter, Joe and the ‘Biden Family’, maybe he should look into the following:
“Most of Justice Thomas’ $267,000 loan for an RV seems to have been forgiven, Senate Democrats say”
https://apnews.com/article/supreme-court-clarence-thomas-motorcoach-loan-ethics-afed2073e0d7cf4a994256ce35d5063f
Do you think Comer would be interested in starting an ‘Impeachment’ investigation into Justice Thomas?
Hi Bob,
I just have questions…
First, why does one even set up a shell company?
Answer: From Investopedia, “They function as transactional vehicles for a variety of firms and for a myriad of purposes. Generally, they are used to obtain financing, maintain control over a conglomerate company, allow firms more favorable tax treatment, and occasionally facilitate money laundering as well as other illegal activities.”
Analysis: Obtaining financing, okay, seems legit. Why does a company need financing? Oh yes, to expand or invest, or perhaps some other purpose pertaining to its infrastructure. Okay, there is a pattern of loans and repayment, got it. Investments? Well there is a beach house and a Corvette (stored illegally next to classified documents). Infrastructure? What exactly is the business the Biden family is in? Do they make cars? wrist watches? pencils? pens? Do they provide services like tax preparation? Financial planning? What exactly does the Biden company make or do?
Second, why do the wealthy use shell companies?
Answer: From UpCounsel, “The most common use for a shell company is to avoid taxes. This is known as tax avoidance or wealth defense. Companies offshore, or move part of their operations to another country, to take advantage of lower taxes and less regulation.”
Analysis: This seems odd. Are the wealthy not supposed to pay ‘their fair share’ as Exceptional Joe frequently says? Is this simply a case of ‘rules for thee and not for me’? What part of the Biden family business is off shore? What office or factory do they operate overseas? Again, what products or services do they produce?
Okay, okay, okay… I get it, shell companies are not illegal. But I do have a third question: What are the red flag of shell companies?
Answer: From Signdesk, “Lacking physical presence: Shell companies often do not have a working office space or a genuine place for operations. They usually provide only a virtual address for communication, and the lack of physical presence is one of the red flags that raises suspicion about their actual operations.”
Analysis: Still no smoking gun, I got it. Comer is proving his bark is much worse than his bite, but that is expected. Republicans lack the guts to go after the Bidens in the manner they should or at least a tenth of the effort the Democrats made to ‘impeach the motherf***er’ DJT, at least on the House side. There is a glimmer of hope in the Senate that members there are asking the DOJ to account for the whistleblower testimony about the DOJ and FBI slow walking investigations. We don’t need canceled checks, shell companies, payments to parties unknown, and so forth.
Bob, here is how I see it. Folks like you can look at this rotting and smelly pile of evidence and choose to ignore it. After all, the best guy for the job – in your eyes – won. We went from 1.4% inflation to 4%, interest rates for mortgages went from 2.95% to 8.63%, and ending ISIS and no new wars to 2 new ones and a new terrorist organization promising to be all ISIS was and more. You see these things as wins. I don’t.
And, Bob, here is the icing on the cake… I do not even have to ask if you really believe Exceptional Joe drove an 18 wheeler, had conversations with a dead Amtrak conductor, attended an all black church in his Puerto Rican neighborhood, got arrested multiple times at civil rights demonstrations, was the brightest bulb in his class tree, or even plagiarized speeches in his 1988 bid for the presidency. And this is just the short list of his extensive lies.
Thus, Bob… I’m happy you are happy. I expect more, though. When I see a perpetual liar entwined in shady business structures, who also happens to have held only public service positions, and possessing assets far in excess of even book and speaking deals… I have questions and suspicion.
If the DOJ was true to their mission I feel that there would probably be indictments handed down regarding Hunter, Joe, and other Biden family members. You attempt to ridicule Mr. Comer who is a member of Congress, not a member of what at one time was a highly respected and honorable investigative agency. He can not convene Grand Juries and his subpoenas and other information requests are often denied or ignored. When they are does the DOJ take action? No! There are literally hundreds of tangible pieces of information that can and should be followed up on but are not. If I were an “innocent “ person with the amount of innuendo suggesting otherwise I personally would want a thorough investigation to clear the air. Apparently the Biden’s don’t operate under that same principle.
When I was a cop and there was an elusive suspected criminal with unexplained wealth, with the assistance of Federal authorities, request and receive a detailed wage and income statement. Utilize an unbiased accounting source to basically prepare a balance sheet of debits and credits. If it didn’t add you began your case to include asset seizures, the IRS, etc.
I actually find it disturbing and sad Bob regarding your position. You talk all of this smack about being in pursuit of the truth but you are content with unconditionally accepting your guys lack of culpability when there are so very many open ends. My best analogy of your smug attitude toward Mr. Comer is this. Mr. Comer has a football team with three players. The President’s team has eleven players. It obviously works out in their favor You take a victory lap because you controlled almost all of the variables. In a fair world I believe Mr. Comer could get to the truth. You know that quality that you allegedly value and are seeking. I am sorry but there is no way for a person who constantly needs to reinforce their intellect can be so naive and blind. What are you guys afraid will be uncovered. Be honest Bob. I know that is your self proclaimed most important virtue. As far as Justice Thomas goes the same applies. Let the chips fall where they may. Right now it’s time to catch and clean the big fish who is stink up our country in almost every way.
“Republicans shouted down a reporter and told her ‘shut up’ for asking their potential next House speaker about his efforts to overturn the 2020 election”
https://www.businessinsider.com/gop-lawmaker-tells-reporter-shut-up-mike-johnson-2020-election-2023-10
Rep. Virginia Foxx of North Carolina is a piece of work. Dems should play it safe. Steer clear of this cantankerous, feisty old lady! 🙂
Hi The,
Comedy. Did the Dems need to shout down a similar question to Hakeem Jeffries? Oh wait… the question was not directed at him for his tweets concerning the 2016 election. You see, for some of us that is the problem. Funny part of this one, I did not vote for DJT and am happy he did not win. Not happy with the puppet we have now either, of whom I did not vote for either. You and Bob need to wake up. You are being played.
Oh no for “Exceptional Joe”. A recent Siena College poll indicated that almost 2 out of 3 New Yorkers disapprove of President Biden’s handling of the immigration issue. Over 90 % of Republicans, 48% of Democrats, and 72% of Independents disprove of his policies as they impact quality of life and safety issues. I am not sure of the bias rating of the survey. I, unlike some other posters on this thread will make that acknowledgment before posting information as Gospel. It still does not bode well for his political career. Again the “Peter Principle “ seems to a
Fox Baltimore reported today that the FBI conducted a raid on the Baltimore City “Safe Streets” office located at Bel Air and Edison.. Mayor Scott has been pumping large amount of taxpayer money into his highly touted project to reduce crime and violence in the city which would have been a good thing. For some time area residents have been questioning the success of the project and requesting to know how the money is being spent.. Apparently the FBI also raided the homes of two administrative employees of that facility. Furthermore, they are reportedly looking in to a connection between that location and the BGF. (Black Guerrilla Family) a well organized criminal group known for murder, robbery, drugs, witness intimidation, and extortion to name a few of its activities. Apparently, in the past the FBI has made arrests of former Safe Streets employees for similar associations. If this is found to be the case it is certainly not a good reflection on on the city or the Mayor’s office. It will be interesting to see how this plays out. Regarding the Mayor I think there is a good possibility he could and will be able to shift the blame and responsibility to someone else. It is no wonder why the city of Baltimore is so dangerous. However, I would not be shocked if Mayor Scott ends up on “Exceptional Joe’s” VP short list if he can jettison his current VP.
“‘Go pick up a Bible’: Speaker Mike Johnson defends anti-LGBTQ+ views”
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2023/oct/27/mike-johnson-christian-bible-lgbtq-abortion-rights
Yet another, so-called Christian, ‘Bible-believing’ homophobic in a position of high power and authority. Just what our country DOESN’T NEED! God help us!
“Maryland launches nation’s first state-funded ‘service year’ option for high schoolers”
https://wtop.com/maryland/2023/10/maryland-launches-nations-first-state-funded-service-year-option-for-high-schoolers/
This program sounds like it might have some real potential and could make a big difference. Let’s hope so.
Shortly after the election at least one poster was making favorable comments about our current President. For example, “moving the country in the right dire direction”, “getting the country back on track “., and the even labeled him as “Exceptional Joe”. He would refer to former President Trump as the “Divider in Chief” and Presidential Biden as the “ Unifier in Chief”. I told this gentleman that I respected his right to have an opinion but asked him to explain further his unconditional support for Biden and his obvious feeling of contempt for Trump. At that time he said “l don’t have contempt for Trump he scares the hell out of me”.
With so much optimism being put out you have to wonder why, in just two short years, so much has happened. Inflation, the economy, the price of gas, illegal immigration, crime, diminishing world standing and political division to name a few are serious problems. Very serious! For some reason, radical governments have chosen now, and this President to rear their ugly heads. Two wars have started. American citizens all over the world are not safe. Why is this occurring now? Why does Biden think he can buy good good behavior from adversarial countries and factions? News flash. You can’t! Funny I don’t recall these type of things occurring under the past few Presidents.
In light of recent events I would like to know which of the past few Presidential administrations should “scare the hell” out of Americans the most. It seems to me, unless you are totally naive or delusional, the answer should be clear. Now more than ever we need strong and assertive leadership. Biden does not fit the bill. God help us!
Is there any truth about that FBI Director Wray was slow on the uptake when asked a seemingly simple question which was posed by Senator Scott. “Is the country safer since President Biden took office?” Seemed pretty cut and dry. I understand a question of this nature could generate legitimate concerns to one of the President’s lackeys if that indeed was the case. I have to wonder if after the interview if Chris had to pop off few Tums.
Hey OYE,
It was the perfect question. Think about it. If he answered ‘yes’ he would have to defend the border fiasco and engineered invasion it has been. He would then be on the hook to provide evidence that any of the millions let in have been vetted. Something he knows he cannot do since it is/was not done. If he answered ‘no’ he would validate the well known truth that the media and this administration avoids: it is planned and has a purpose (flip Texas to the Democrats).
Urkidding,
I am very confused about the recent activities, or lack there of, involving the FBI. They have in the past included some Pro Life Demonstrators and parents attending PTA meetings to voice, what they feel to be inappropriate educational material, as “Domestic Terrorists” but do not attach that same label to person(s) who advocate harm and death to Jews. Now the FBI has stated that they will establishing a section to investigate and record reported acts of Islamophobia. Acts of antisemitism, which statistically are shown to occur in far greater numbers, do not seem to have the same amount of importance or concern to the current administration. Why? Does the Progressive Squad and the Left have that much juice to influence the activities of the FBI and or the DOJ? Is this recent FBI effort to compile data regarding “Islamophobia” have some type of subliminal or covert agenda? Based on prior activities I smell a rat. Could this be another example of Garland and his crew thinking that the American people are as stupid as he (Garland) looks? Perhaps I am missing something.
Why? No clue. Other than, perhaps, they’re hoping to to lure the Islamic vote back after recent polling shows waning support. This administration is focused exclusively on power, not the American people. Trump is an egomaniac that needs a steady influx of ego boost to remain happy. I only find him more tolerable to the extent he did not have to destroy the economy, open the borders, gut the military, enable two new wars, unleash inflation misery, crush domestic energy production, and an array of other destructive policies.
I don’t think the squad has any level of power or influence except the ability and capacity to unleash another summer of mostly peaceful insurrections. To that extent they will remain in their parents’ basements until called out should anyone other than Biden win.
Subliminal or covert agenda? I don’t think there is anything subliminal or covert at all. Hamas and its allies in Iran are pretty clear about their intentions and tactics to achieve them. The fact is that Obama and Biden are allied to Iran in spirit and money. Again, nothing subliminal or covert about that… public record.
I think the only covert operation we are seeing today is the unraveling of Biden’s criminal enterprise… this article is from April 2022, and is becoming far more prescient daily. https://thefederalist.com/2022/04/06/joe-bidens-released-tax-returns-dont-explain-millions-in-income-where-did-it-come-from/
(3rd try)
Urkidding,
I certainly appreciate your input, thank you. Perhaps I need to qualify my subliminal agenda comment. What I attempted to say was the current administration is caving to a small group of radical Hamas, anti-Israel supporters, who are making a lot of trouble in the country. The majority of people support the cause and the right of the Israeli people to defend themselves and protect their own. Furthermore, the US has made a commitment to assist them. I think that you are spot on that Obama is behind the scenes attempting to support the enemies of Israel. Trying to distort data regarding Islamic victimization and down playing antisemitism (which occurs with far more frequency) which are occurring in our country may be his strategy. I very much agree that the Obama influence is a key factor in much of the progressive BS taking place in the puppet Biden administration. It appears that Mr. Obama has found an angle to get around the 22 amendment. Sadly, with regards to the routine activities of the Biden regime, that it is getting to the point that things would be more palatable if the Left said “we are going to do whatever because we can” instead of and pardon the vulgarity, routinely trying jerk the public off.
“Hey Democrats, Let’s Have a Serious Talk About Joe Biden”
https://newrepublic.com/article/176670/new-york-times-poll-biden-trump-democrats-tough-conversations
Awhile back I commented that ‘Trump doesn’t have a snowball’s chance in in hell’ of beating Biden. I was wrong. It now looks like there is a chance that Trump could beat Biden in 2024. I sure hope not!
The economy matters in Presidential elections. No one actually believes that ANY Democrat would do a better job than Trump involving the economy. The intentional decline of our economy by Democratic policies is what will put Trump back where he belongs unless we have another fixed election….
Bob
The “serious talk” you speak of should include the very clear fact that the Democratic Party is the polar opposite of the way it was in the 50s and 60s where it worked to make the quality of life better for the average Joe ie the Middle Class folks. Today, although some still believe that is the case, the party attempts to recruit any and all factions and groups under the deceptive guise that their group will specifically benefit from their membership. Often time that is a veiled promise. The hierarchy of the current Democratic Party is actually a small but influential nucleus of a group of self serving individuals who are willing to forsake the Middle Class to accomplish their goals. People are beginning to “Open Their Eyes” and realize they have been snookered.?Biden is not a leader. He is a puppet or basically a whore originally detailed to stroke the public. Obama is the puppeteer or the pimp depending how you look it. Biden has performed his designed function so poorly that he provides limited or no satisfaction to the people. If you need further explanation of my point I have attached a segment of a post submitted by ‘Urkidding’ on November 3, at 2:31PM:? This administration is focused exclusively on power, not the American people. Trump is an egomaniac that needs a steady influx of ego boost to remain happy. I only find him more tolerable to the extent he did not have to destroy the economy, open the borders, gut the military, enable two new wars, unleash inflation misery, crush domestic energy production, and an array of other destructive policies.”?I have tried to illustrate my point as to why your guy is considered damaged goods. What I can not understand is why, with all the potential talent in the Democratic ranks, the aforementioned small nucleus of the party continues to fail to yield for the ultimate benefit of their party. It really speaks volumes actually.?
“Senate Democrats expand their probe over ethics concerns on the Supreme Court”
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/senate-democrats-expand-their-probe-over-ethics-concerns-on-the-supreme-court
Until and unless the Supreme Court has an enforceable code of ethics, America’s confidence and trust in the highest court in the land will continue to erode.
Hi Bob,
This was interesting. First, I sense Whitehouse is not being honest in this interview. Citing a call for ethics 11 years ago means nothing in regard to the timing of this, nor the intentions. This is entirely about removing two justices to replace with like-minded justices as the most recent, who basically said we do not have to look at the intent of the Constitution’s founders for any level of understanding. I’m confident the media sources you use completely ignored that insane statement. The entire concept of common law and judicial review is rooted in original intent. That was disqualifying. I guess if you cannot get 75% of the states to rewrite the Constitution into a Marxist dreamland, perhaps ruling the language out completely will. No hidden agenda here to those paying attention.
Secondly, I feel the Supreme Court should return the favor and adopt a code of ethics for Congress. Senator Whitehouse should be transparent and avoid the appearance of hypocrisy and propose it himself.
Thirdly, the comments about flipping Texas are comical. The party that has spent the last four years running up inflation, the debt, the deficit, and pretty much ruining every other aspect of life for us… if they did not have someone like Cruz to unseat, perhaps. But, Ted has significant fight in him, and appeal. If he runs on the 2A in Texas, no Democrat can get close to him… unless we start counting those undocumented voters that recently showed up. Might be a game changer. The Dems were already caught stuffing the boxes in the primaries… no reason not to use that again.
I’d be equally curious what Senator Whitehouse (or you for that matter) consider the ethics of setting up shell companies in the names of toddlers, raking in millions, giving and taking loans to avoid tax laws, and otherwise laundering money through Chinese communist party entities? If he is a bit concerned that a conservative might be influencing a conservative voice on the Supreme Court, he must be equally curious about foreign influence in the executive branch, no?
Talk about questionable ethics and motives. There are two current individuals that are full time Left wing activists and part time Justices. One can’t define what a woman is but during the selection process she indicated that she was hopefully going to be the first African American “woman” to be on the Supreme Court. Apparently she had some concept of the meaning of the word at that time even though she later claimed ignorance due to the fact that she “was not a biologist.”
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Urkidding,
Below is my message (minus 3 links) I attempted to post yesterday at 9:30am in reply to your (Nov 12, 2023 @ 9:16 am) post. Apparently, my original post was moderated. Perhaps it contained too many links:
I disagree with your assessment of Sheldon Whitehouse. I believe he was being very honest in his interview. Since both the House and the Senate ‘already’ have a code of conduct and ethics rules in place, there is no need for Whitehouse to make additional proposals. As I said before, the best course of action would be for the Supreme Court to clean up their own house. Of course, if the court chooses to ignore the situation, then the legislative branch of our government can and should intervene.
I agree. It’s going to be ‘very difficult’ to beat Cruz in the 2024 Texas Senate Election. The good news is the Dems have a ‘very strong candidate, Colin Allred, running against Ted. Hope springs eternal!
The good news is voting by ‘undocumented immigrants’ is only allowed in a few ‘local” elections. It is ‘not allowed’ in federal or state wide elections.
Fortunately, the ballot stuffing you refer to was an isolated incident from a Democratic Primary in Bridgeport Connecticut in September 2023. A judge quickly reviewed the situation and appropriately ordered that a new mayoral primary election be held.
I understand your frustration with the ‘Hunter Biden investigation. It’s well past time for Chairman ‘Comer’ and his Committee to put up or shut up. So far, it has been just another politically motivated investigation to ‘nowhere’ We’ll have to wait and see.
Hi Bob,
Thank you for your thoughts.
Regarding Whitehouse… we can agree to disagree. After sufficient talk of packing the court and otherwise dismantling the independence of the judiciary and/or legislating it into a partisan battlefield; not buying it.
Secondly on that topic… it seems the court did impose an improved code on themselves. I disagree that the legislative could and should have intervened. To do so would simply politicize the court even more. It would have been interesting, though, to see what the Democrats would have come up with. Sort of like campaign finance reform… each side wanted to ban what the other was getting. Sad part is the citizenry ended up losing that one and no one ever talks about it any longer.
I’m glad you trust the elections, I have to confess I do not. At least not when the same postal system that tells me the ballot is safe but a check is not…
Comer’s problem is that he won’t take the idiot path toward impeachment like the Democrats. Let’s be real… a family fortune selling what? Biden wrote a book that barely sold copies, hardly the numbers that earn big advances. That puts his speaking fees into the astronomical level, but that is untrue. Obama showed up at a WH function and old Joe looked like a lost puppy no one wanted. I promise his speaking fees never reached ‘A list’ levels. It just doesn’t add up.
Add to it the loans from shell companies headed by toddlers that were repaid on the heels of political favors… yeah, no. I’m not sure what Comer is waiting for. But, what I find more distressing is that many Democrats (or the media, but that is a redundancy) don’t see any of this as a problem. That is scary.
Urkidding, The Code of Ethics is a good FIRST step. Now, the court has to come up with the means to ENFORCE their code.
Hi Bob,
What does enforcement look like? A vote among themselves, particularly with a packed/expanded bench; would turn into a clown show like Congress’.
I’m also a bit curious… why would a billionaire have to buy a decision that was probably 99.99% certain in his favor? Were the facts/merits of the case so construed to leave Thomas a question? It seems to me it is like wondering if the pope would pick Notre Dame over BYU… yes, there is a chance, but remote at best the pick would go any way other than expected.
Some advice for your buddies on the left… stop the hissy fits following unfavorable decisions. Stop the calls for packing the court, politicizing it… stop the calls for electing justices and term limits (Congress first BTW). Just take the licks. That’s the problem. These calls to cancel the Constitution and reinvent the entire system expose the real intent of these things.
Proof? No one called for abolishing the electoral college following the 2020 election, but did the 2016… interesting, no? These ideas are ingenuine.
I suspect we see what happens when you give everyone a trophy.
Urkidding,
I’m not sure what the enforcement mechanisms would look like. I do believe though that the enforcement shouldn’t solely be in the hands of the high court. After the Supreme Court comes up with an enforceable Code of Ethics, the next order of business should be term limits. I believe somewhere in the range of 12-18 years would be reasonable.
I expect we’ll get a better understanding of the influence that Leonard Leo and Harlan Crow had on the court when they are subpoenaed to appear before the Senate Judiciary Committee.
I don’t believe most Dems are in favor of ‘packing the court’. We don’t want to ‘cancel the Constitution’. We want to make it STRONGER and more relevant with some reasonable changes (e.g. term limits for the Supreme Court and Electoral College reforms). We can make our Constitution BETTER.
Hi Bob,
I’m not against an enforceable code of ethics. For the sake of transparency and disclosure, why must the high court have it external, but Congress’ remain internal? We have a member of Congress boldly call for genocide!!!! I never thought I’d see that. Yet, that person continues to serve!?! Talk about losing faith in institutions!
Term limits… don’t like the idea, it really opens the court to politics. It would be a poisonous pill. Clearly the idea was floated in an age when the country and it rule of law was more important than ideology. I suspect those days are long gone. If term limits were enacted the approval of appointments should then reflect equal application of the law by granting each state one vote and the appointment subject to 2/3 majority. This would remove the influence a majority party could have over the process. The power under the current simple majority created by Harry Reid is more power an honest person would want and a tyrant should have.
The effort against Thomas lacks complete honesty without an equally vigorous pursuit of Sotomayor. I would agree Thomas should avoid the appearance of improper behavior, but purchasing something one does not have to buy does not add up. Lining one’s pockets with bonus money from book sales – and leveraging those sales for future advances – reeks of corruption. Yet, as long as her name is omitted from the path of investigations… just politics.
How do you make the Constitution stronger by reducing the concept of federalism at the core of its existence? The entire intent of the document was to reduce the concentration of power, term limits (without reducing the power a simple majority could hold over that power) and weakening the electoral college are simple power plays to ensure domination of power, not strengthening the Constitution one bit. We are a republic, not an anarchist simple majority mob. Under such oppression the tyranny against the minority would be catastrophic. For example, look around the globe at the places that lack a federalist structure to ensure the rights of ALL. Good luck with that.
Ballot stuffing was an “isolated incident “ . Ok, for a guy who constantly feels the need to reinforce his appearance of superior intellect to others, that was probably the most naive, and I’m trying to give you the benefit of the doubt, or flat the most stupid comment that you have ever posted. Come on man!
OYE, I appreciate you ‘trying’ to give me the ‘benefit of the doubt’. For you, that’s a step in the right direction. Thank you!
“Pope Francis removes a leading US conservative critic as bishop of Tyler, Texas”
https://apnews.com/article/pope-tyler-bishop-strickland-removed-0f9f0be7d5938b36d6e7ead8c33e5150
Pope Francis thank you for ‘relieving’ ultra-conservative, religious hypocrite Strictland of his pastoral responsibilities.
Hi Bob,
I hope you realize when you add the ‘ultra’ to anything it pretty much mutes what you say to the sane world, right. Such packaging by the left has made them the punch line of numerous jokes.
I am curious, though, about your thoughts concerning San Francisco and Biden/Newsome’s boss (lol, at least for Joe we have the receipts to prove it), Xi showing up. The left who has run those cities into the ground keep saying how solutions for cleaning up the mess are too expensive, inhumane, etc. So, how did they get the tent cities off the streets in SF? Have you seen the images? How did they do that? And the fences… I thought those and walls were ineffective? Yet there they are… How is that?
The salient issue is whether San Francisco will be able to keep the homeless encampments off the streets AFTER the APEC summit.
“Republican faction seeks to keep courts from interpreting Ohio’s new abortion rights amendment”
https://apnews.com/article/ohio-abortion-overthrow-judicial-powers-77a68c1e6ee6fc79462f6aaf4ea1a323
The far-right Republicans are a dangerous lot. They will try just about anything & everything to overturn the will of the voters.
Is there any substance to the possibility that “Exceptional Joe” is considering releasing 10 billion more dollars to Iran. Why? Again does he think he can buy good behavior from these animals? Does he not realize that Iran’s bellicose attitude is not limited to aggression against Israel, America is in their cross hairs also. Every cent that this guy gives or releases to Iran compromises the safety to all Americans. Am I missing something? Again I ask any and all Biden supporters. Why is this happening now and under this President? Makes you wonder if Iran has something on “Exceptional Joe “ ?
Can anyone tell me that our country is safer under this guy? Maybe somebody that routinely utilizes sites with documented far Left bias would like to attempt to defend this clown. Should be a hoot to read.
“US extends sanctions waiver allowing Iraq to buy electricity from Iran”
https://apnews.com/article/iran-iraq-sanctions-waiver-816c2ba3f8eae10553ed07304c02db0f
“There is roughly $10 billion in Iraqi payments for Iranian electricity currently being held in escrow accounts in Iraq, and the waiver will allow Baghdad to maintain its energy imports without fear of U.S. penalties for violating sanctions on Iran”.
Apparently, the US is concerned and does not want to cut off Iraq from a critical source of energy.
So let me put this as succinctly as possible. We are going to help facilitate Iran’s ability to pay their electric bill while they are providing millions, maybe billions of dollars of military weapons and aid to terrorist factions, many of which have a deep hatred for America. There goes “Exceptional Joe “ again thinking he can buy friendship and good behavior again!
OYE, It appears you may be confused. Read the link I provided you again. We’re trying to help IRAQ (not Iran) pay their electric bill. Our concern is that we do not want IRAQ to lose a critical source of energy.
Iran produced the electricity. It cost them to do so. The sale of the electricity to Iraq includes a profit to Iran and covers their production cost. Releasing this money eliminates Iran from paying production costs themselves and establishes a profit mechanism. The result, more available money to finance terror. I’m quite sure that the Biden administration really could give a rats ass about helping Iraq. They are not and will never be our real friend. Biden can’t dispense with idea that you can buy friendship or good behavior from these people you can’t. He was searching for another justification to try that idiotic concept out again. The situation further generates my question. Does Iran have something on Biden?
Hi Bob,
OYE is not confused… you are the left are gullible.
Here is a chance for Iran to do something humanitarian. It is clear the Biden administration does not expect Iran to do this.
Thus, rather than force them do the good and proper thing, the Biden administration is letting Iran reallocate $10B to terrorist operations around the world.
I cleared up your confusion why those who are awake and paying attention have objection to this. I won’t go so far to say the left wants genocide (but member of the left’s caucus in Congress are making the call for it), but I’m pretty confident the folks who sold materials to build camps in 1930s and 1940s Europe for Jewish deportations felt they had no role in what happened there either.
As I said, gullible. Hamas is ISIS, funded by Iran… funded by the Biden administration. Can’t you see it?
Urkidding, Since OYE was obviously caught with his pants down, I’m sure he’ll appreciate you’re attempt, albeit unsuccessful, to help him pull his pants up.
Hi Bob,
You have remarked numerous times about the investigation into the Biden family crime syndicate that has the potential to compromise the highest levels of the executive branch under two different administrations… could this be the ‘stuff’ of why it is taking so long to uncover the facts?
“We just received a letter from the Special Counsel to the President making it clear the White House intends to continue obstructing our investigation.
If President Biden has nothing to hide, then he should make his current and former staff available to testify before Congress about his mishandling of classified documents.
Our investigation has unearthed new facts that contradict the White House’s and President Biden’s personal attorney’s narrative of the events. We also need to know if these classified materials aided the Bidens’ global influence peddling enterprise that brought in tens of millions for the Bidens and their associates.
Instead of fulfilling President Biden’s pledge to have the most transparent administration in history, the White House is withholding over 82,000 pages of emails where Joe Biden used a pseudonym when he was Vice President, refuses to provide proof that Joe Biden loaned his brother money, and now seeks to block the Bidens, their associates, and current and former White House staff from testifying before Congress.
This obstruction does not deter us, and we will continue to follow the facts and hold President Biden accountable to the American people.”
This seems to me the very type of thing an innocent person would want to clear up heading into a campaign to get re-elected. Doesn’t it?
Urkidding?You are beating your head against a brick wall. The plethora of articulable suspicion has certainly moved in to probable cause?regarding the Biden’s and is mounting daily but is deliberately not being pursued. The Biden administration controls the DOJ and the FBI and is most definitely sadly obstructing Justice and the legitimate application of the rule of law. If the roles were reversed and someone the likes of Donald Trump was implicated in wrongdoing there would literally be hundreds of agents following up on such apparent and obviously leads. There would be numerous subpoenas and search warrants being issued. Members of the Left, “Bob” see what we see but their TDS is so great that they will forsake all concept of right and wrong. It is no wonder why crime is so prevalent in our Left controlled society. Integrity and honesty are of little importance to them. Using a similar scenario, if one were to block out the names, faces, and political affiliation, I believe that even Bob would claim foul. Sadly he has probably passed these negative traits to others. I am an old man, basically a short timer in this world, but I have great concerns for the future of my children and grandchildren growing up in a world influenced by the likes of Bob and other blind, clueless, misguided Leftists haters. I truly respect everyone’s right to be a liberal or a conservative as long as you have honesty and integrity. I have a brother, a highly regarded surgeon, very intelligent, who is a liberal and who detests Donald Trump. He voted for Biden. With all of that being said, he will freely admit that the evidence and and innuendo appears beyond overwhelming. He will never vote for Trump but will also not support Biden until he agrees to fulfill his promise of transparency to the American people. That probably means he will never be voting for Biden. ?
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Sorry about the unwanted question marks which show up on my posts. They were not present at the time of the original post submission but sometimes appear and lend to some confusion.
I really don’t understand the “was caught with his pants down” logic but whatever. Just another attempt by you and the Left to deflect and avoid the real issues by presenting a very lame excuse to rationalize actions made by the Biden administration which potentially increases the danger to our country and for that matter the security of the entire region. Why did Biden pick now to concern himself with economic situation in Iraq? Again I have to wonder who has the goods on Joe. Could it be the Iranians, the Squad, sleazy past business associates. Who knows. Now anyway. Your guy is playing a dangerous game that he isn’t smart enough to be in.
“Biden and Xi agree on curbing fentanyl production and resuming military talks”
https://apnews.com/live/apec-summit-live-updates
Apparently, we have reached an agreement with China to curb the production of illicit fentanyl. It is a synthetic opioid that is up to 50 times stronger than heroin and 100 times stronger than morphine. It’s killing tens of thousands of American.
We have to wake up! If we want the world to be a safer place it’s crucial we start looking at China as our ‘competitor’ and not our ‘enemy’.
I truly hope for the sake of safety and future of our nation that the meeting between President Xi and our President will generate positive results but I have my doubts. China is now and has been stealing our technology and attempting to subverts our world standing for years and has proven to be untrustworthy, and that is being kind. Xi came because he sensed opportunity, not to mend fences. He realizes that “Exceptional Joe” is the king of the patsies and knows he can exploit that to the highest degree. I feel in the long run, the most positive result will be that President Xi has taught Biden how to exit and enter a plane without busting his a—. I hope I’m wrong but it is easier to fall off a rock than to fall out of a cloud.
“White House denounces ‘irresponsible’ subpoenas from House GOP and says they should be withdrawn”
https://apnews.com/article/joe-biden-hunter-biden-house-republicans-oversight-9bebcdd2394b8d7eb4059176d5bfe0c2
Urkidding, It looks like the White House is challenging the legitimacy of the impeachment because the House never held a floor vote on the impeachment inquiry. Things might be a little bit clearer if Comer and Jordan had released a copy of the letter they received from one of the President’s top attorneys.
Below is a link to the letter sent by Sauber (Special Counsel to the President) to Comer and Jordan on November 17, 2023:
https://twitter.com/IanSams46/status/1725628499476516982
Hi Bob,
You should read this article as it sheds much light on the subject: https://thehill.com/homenews/house/4201155-why-mccarthy-launched-an-impeachment-inquiry-without-a-vote-and-why-he-can/#:~:text=It%20requires%20a%20full%20vote,matter%20before%20the%20full%20House.
It would certainly seem both sides of the uniparty were/are playing the hypocrisy game: are you paying attention?
Meanwhile those of us who actually are concerned about the truth and holding public officials accountable are left watching another attempt (likely successful) of someone getting away with high crimes. You may recall there was a secretary of state that destroyed 30,000 emails to avoid prosecution for killing 4 Americans in Benghazi… no justice. Ever. Those folks died serving criminals and tyrants. Did you know a 4 star general was (immorally) ordered to do nothing… do you know who gives generals of that rank orders? Look it up. Criminals.
I have questions.
Are you comfortable with a sitting president using vague and insufficient legal arguments to avoid producing 82,000 (yes, read that number out loud to yourself) communications of an elected official using aliases that are suspected of containing illegal actions that amount to selling out the US, in other words… treason? The real kind. The one where someone financially profits from corruption.
Speaking of which… have you watched much of the (finally) released video from J6? I’m beginning to look at that entire episode more closely. I am most curious why rioters/insurrectionists would be handcuffed, walked into the Capitol, released, and then fist pump the arresting officers before walking away alone. Do you find that odd? I do.
Why was this withheld from the American people? Why was that featured in the J6 hearings?
I’m not sure what I find more frightening… a government acting like a tyrannical tin pot dictatorship, or ordinary folks watching all this evidence compile and thinking it is all okay.
Are you paying attention yet?
I do not understand why our resident Leftist (Bob) seems to want to avoid transparency with regard to any and all of allegations pertaining to the activities of the Biden’s. You would think that a self proclaimed crusader for the truth would want to eliminate any doubt of wrongdoing pertaining to this issue. Ironically it appears that there is a practice of continual deflection and or complete denial is being routinely employed. My question is simple. Why? You would think that someone , who is a staunch supporter of the Biden administration, would openly welcome an investigation in to all allegations of misconduct, to once and for all vindicate the Bidens if that were found to be the case. A total vindication would give the Republicans absolutely no place to go. Game over! Why does the Left not want to do this? Bob, I hope you can provide some reasonable explanation to justify this inaction. Feel free to compare and contrast any relationship to the treatment afforded to any of the President’s adversaries or opponents. I am sure that you, being an advocate for the truth, would support the concept of the fair and equal treatment to all and not offer any type of hypocritical or politically biased justification.
Urkidding, Thanks for including ‘TheHill’ link in your last post. BTW the ‘TheHill’ is a credible news source. It’s one of my favorites.
We’ll have to wait and see how the 82,000 pages of emails turn out. Rest assured. If there is anything in the emails that would prove Biden committed ‘high crimes’ such as ‘treason’, it will come out. Also, it’s not unusual for elected officials to use multiple email aliases.
Do you think the below video was deliberately withheld by Jan 6th Committee because it undermines the Pelosi narrative? I don’t think so. I believe the Police officers uncuffed and released the guy because in their judgment they simply felt they didn’t have sufficient reason to hold and arrest him.
https://twitter.com/i/status/1725645880286408816
Hi Bob,
You wrote: “We’ll have to wait and see how the 82,000 pages of emails turn out.”
Spoiler alert: Nothing. Nothing will happen. I read the FBI did find the traces of three DNA samples from the cocaine found in the White House, the most heavily guarded residence in the US… where folks with access to the residential area are signed in and out… where cameras are found on nearly every corner… where armed guards are on duty 24 hours a day… yet, they have no clue. The samples were ‘stored’… to protect another coverup.
You wrote: “Rest assured. If there is anything in the emails that would prove Biden committed ‘high crimes’ such as ‘treason’, it will come out.”
Spoiler alert: No it won’t. It could be plastered on the evening news and as long as the dolts in the room are told prosecuting a criminal means we get mean tweets again, he will walk.
You wrote: “Also, it’s not unusual for elected officials to use multiple email aliases.”
Question: Is it typical for them to have shell companies headed by toddlers? Making millions for services that have no definition? Making undocumented loans totaling hundreds of thousands, if not millions?
You asked: “Do you think the below video was deliberately withheld by Jan 6th Committee because it undermines the Pelosi narrative?”
My answer: I am beginning to think so, yes.
You wrote: “I don’t think so. I believe the Police officers uncuffed and released the guy because in their judgment they simply felt they didn’t have sufficient reason to hold and arrest him.”
My response: Are you kidding me? How can you muster the strength to type that? There is a guy sitting in prison who was not even there! There are others locked up for years in solitary confinement. There is a guy on video asking and begging folks to storm the Capitol, and he sits at home. This does not pass the smell test.
Bob, I do admire you. You can sit and witness this abysmal dumpster fire and think everything is okay. For those of us paying attention we see where this road leads. It leads to single party rule, power in the hands of a few, the death of democratic ideals, and an utter end to life as anyone on this planet could ever hope to enjoy it.
Have you read Orwell’s 1984? The proles were folks allowed to break the small rules if they kept the big ones. In modern times that looks like this… you can have approved opinions as long as you do not question the media (who does not question their favored politicians), you can destroy cities if that destruction destabilizes authorities not under control, you do not question why there must be constant warfare, etc. These people were essential to keeping Big Brother in power… the type of people voting for ‘10% big guy’.
“4th Circuit strikes down Maryland’s handgun licensure requirement”
https://thedailyrecord.com/2023/11/21/4th-circuit-overturns-marylands-gun-licensure-requirement/
It’s so distressing when a court overturns a reasonable, commonsense gun control law. Court rulings like this one just don’t make any sense. Let’s hope the full 4th Circuit Court of Appeals overturns this decision.
First of all, I am the owner of one handgun. It was my police duty weapon which I acquired upon retirement. I really find it hard to believe that I would ever be labeled a “gun nut”. With that being said, I have a few questions which I hope will give a better understanding of the mindset of others regarding guns, particularly handguns, and the possession there of.
1) do people believe that stricter, or for that matter any kind of gun laws, will keep a gun out of the hands of criminals or keep lawful citizens safe?
2) do people believe that even if laws that were enacted to outlaw all possession of firearms that criminals would no longer be able access same through smuggling, black market, other criminal enterprises?
3) do people believe that gun laws in general and the police will be able to keep people more safe?
Note: currently illegal gun possession in our country carries a fairly small amount of actual time served. That time served is sometimes enhanced when a firearm is used while in the commission of a felony. I proffer what I feel is a hard nosed but effective way to address the gun issue in our country.. it is based on a concept utilized in China in the early 20th century. They had a huge opium problem and were looking for a way to address it either by concentrating on supply or demand. They took the demand route. If you were caught with opium you went to jail, for a very long time. None of this warm and fuzzy BS considering youthful indiscretion, and”he was just getting his life together”, No, they went to jail for a long time. Guess what? It really helped to get the situation under control. Maybe the same concept should be applied to guns. Violate a gun law you do ten years with no parole. Probably won’t happen especially when it possibly could pertain to the sitting President’s own son. Anyway, something to think about and it would not impact lawful citizens who are legally allowed to possess and carry firearms.
Hi Bob,
Happy Thanksgiving.
It is not nonsense. It is not commonsense.
If you want to know why or how I can say those things; it is easy, EXTREMELY easy. Answer me this: How many juvenile shooters, committing about 99% of the murders in this state (let alone the city), bothered to get their HQL? Their wear and carry permit?
Provide me a reputable source citing a number greater than 0, and I will change my mind instantly.
People who followed these silly little laws in the first place were not inclined to break bigger laws later.
These laws have only one goal in mind, only one; and safety is not even in the paragraph, the chapter, or even in the book.
Just remember, and you can look at the statistical data to prove it; as these laws expanded the murder rates jumped. I’m not talking about the gun control nutcases that twisted data to make big numbers look small by lying… look at crime tracking data through the years. Mass shootings were very rare when guns were most accessible. After 1996 they skyrocketed… oh yeah, with the ‘assault rifle’ ban. Hmmm…. what else happened that year? Actually a few years previously, hint… it had to do with mental health. A manufactured crisis.
The statute is unconstitutional. End of story. How many unconstitutional statutes have both Republicans and Democrats made over the years. If it is unconstitutional, it is null and void before it ever took effect, unless you are a government employee. Government employees are held to a higher standard than the public. Now, if we could just get the courts to honor the constitution….but, they never will because they are criminals,
“Maryland hate crime commission member suspended for anti-Israel social media posts”
https://apnews.com/article/maryland-hate-crime-commission-member-suspended-d0894c2fef238c370403516db5802862
The below link contains some of Zainab Chaudry’s social media posts:
https://jewishinsider.com/2023/11/zainab-chaudry-council-american-islamic-relations-maryland-antisemitism/
After reading them I feel her suspension is appropriate. Her comments don’t help. They exacerbate the ‘hate’
Kind of curious and have to ask. Bob what do you think of Jamie Raskin’s lame attempt to justify or rationalize the selective withholding of J6 video and in a perfect, honest, transparent world would the intentional withholding of the videos be a violation of the due process of law.
“Jamie Raskin slams Johnson’s release of Jan. 6 tapes: ‘Diagram to future terrorists'”
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/house/jamie-raskin-release-jan-6-security-risk
OYE, I agree with Raskin. Before releasing thousands of hours of tapes. It makes sense that the Capitol Police should review the tapes for security concerns.
Security concerns. Okay Bob. you are aware that there are tours and other access granted to the public on a regular basis. It seems to me that being physically present inside the Capital building would provide far more intel to a would be protester than watching a video. Raskin’s attempted rationalization was lame, and it very possibly violated the protester’s who were arrested and charged, the right to the due process of law.
I am not surprised by your agreement with Raskin. You both clearly suffer from acute Trump Derangement Syndrome. As I recall you agreed with Jim Comey’s assessment of the activities of Hillary Clinton regarding the use of her private server to send confidential government related emails. You remember you agreed that it fell short of a crime and fell in to the category of “extreme carelessness “. If it doesn’t fit your Leftist narrative you will blanket deny it. Pathetic really and basically erodes any credibility of the Left.
OYE, Your job, should you decide to accept it, is to thoroughly review all 44,000 hours of tape and let me know what you find. That should keep you busy and out of trouble for a while.
Hi Bob,
I’m a bit surprised you’d want anyone to spend any measure of time looking at those recordings. Each day as folks are doing exactly what you suggest we learn a bit more about the actual facts. The truth is slowly seeping out, and it makes sense the folks who edited those recordings with dramatic music and all… sure do not want the ‘unredacted, director’s cut’ released.
So, to make sure we are clear… do you find it standard procedure that police would fist pump a member of a violent insurrection far more deadly than 9/11?
Do you find it unusual police would dress as antifa rioters to go ‘undercover’? Why? Why would antifa be trying to overthrow the US through a violent insurrection in favor of Trump?
I’m even just as curious why the Capitol Police would basically escort the horn headdress dude, whatever they called him, to the chamber and then turn around and throw him in prison… only to release him when the video surfaced…? Do you find that odd?
I do. As stated before, you are an icon for truth revelation… do you really believe anything you’ve been told about J6? I did… I felt the day was a blot, a shame for us… I have new questions. I am beginning to think it was a giant set-up. And given what a kangaroo court the judicial system is becoming, that becomes more plausible daily.
Really Bob, an excerpt from a ‘66 action spy series? Did you come up with that on your own or did Mrs. Bob help you? I it is interesting that the Left, in virtually no time, was able to “cherry pick”, edit, and present a distorted rendition of the facts to make their point. There is a significant difference between a selectively manufactured account of an incident and actual factual evidence. Nice try guys. Does the fair application of the the law and due process mean any to you folks?
Well, it doesn’t follow his narrative that an insurrection occurred on January 6th, so of course he doesn’t want the video shown. Democrats are nothing but liars and thieves. They are also traitors, but they seem to want to jail and persecute everyone who doesn’t share their views.
Urkidding, Below is some additional information provided in an article that appeared in the NY Times on Nov 23, 2023 regarding the ‘fist-bump’ guy:
“In one 48-second clip widely shared online — including by Mr. Lee — a detained man appears to fist-bump a police officer after his hands are freed from handcuffs and he is released near a door. The vast majority of posters have cited it as proof that Jan. 6 was an “inside job.” It is unclear exactly what happened in that moment, but officers released many defendants that day because they lacked the manpower to hold and charge the participants. The clip was plucked from a nearly 10-minute file that also shows officers tussling with protesters.
The man in question was later arrested and charged with assaulting police officers.”
Jan. 6 footage shows Capitol Police officer saying “We go undercover as Antifa” (Video)
https://www.worthynews.com/90856-jan-6-footage-shows-capitol-police-officer-saying-we-go-undercover-as-antifa-video
Is this what you are referring to when you asked, “Do you find it unusual police would dress as antifa rioters to go ‘undercover’?
With respect to the headdress guy check out the below link:
“Posts misrepresent rioter’s actions in Jan. 6 Capitol attack”
https://apnews.com/article/fact-check-january-6-jacob-chansley-tucker-carlson-193191103193
As far as Jan 6th being a “giant setup”, forget it. Sounds like, yet another, implausible conspiracy theory from the likes of Tucker Carlson. You are much too smart to buy into such garbage.
Hi Bob,
Than you for the compliment. Well, to be honest I do not watch Tucker (when he was on Fox) or now as he broadcasts on X. So, I’m not even sure what he showed.
I do know what I watched, though. The AP fact check does not offer anything to dispute what video evidence demonstrates, however. I have no doubt he was there illegally, he was disrupting a proceeding (too bad he was not a member of Congress, they do not get convictions for doing that), and he served time for these offenses. If Capitol police could open the chamber doors for him, why not the exit? Why not a jail holding cell? Why not a closet if he posed such a threat to the nation’s sovereignty?
Do you believe he was released was for good behavior?
Can you honestly tell me you do not find this strange?
Look, if an insurrection would have occurred we would have seen a bunch of bodies and burnt buildings. That didn’t happen. It was a protest of a questionable and undoubtedly unconstitutional election, due to arbitrary election rules caused by the COVID hysteria. The few instances of actual violence saw little to no prosecution and one was even recorded by a confirmed ANTIFA member, whom was paid for the footage by the media. That particular footage showed the shooting of Ashley Babbit by a Government Agent, not the other way around. The BLM Protests, that were widely approved by the far left, do seem to fit the definition of an insurrection, yet rioting, looting, murdering and burning down cities seem to escape the narrative of what it actually was. Same thing goes for the ANTIFA siege of Federal Courthouses around the same time frame. The J6 defendants have been widely persecuted by the government, which is awkwardly led by Democrats’ unfounded lies of an insurrection. Just because the government and one political side wants to condemn a protest of their opponents political side, doesn’t mean an insurrection took place. Especially when the protesters can claim no bodies, yet the government can….
“Tucker Carlson says he’s backing Trump in 2024”
https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4337154-tucker-carlson-trump-2024/
It’s no surprise when the ‘worst of the worst’ supports the ‘worst of the worst’. These two nincompoops deserve each other.
Going to change gears and ask a question. Do the Democrats condone human trafficking and the sexual exploitation of children if it possibly involves some of their own? Jeffrey Epstein is a convicted sex offender who owned an island in the Caribbean where it has been alleged that numerous unlawful sexual acts involving underage juveniles had occurred. Many high profile and other influential people were alleged to have participated. For some reason, Democrats, particularly Senator Durbin, are blocking the release of travel logs identifying individuals who went to the island. This effectively allows possible child sex offenders to remain undetected. Why are the Democrats taking this position? What are they worried will be uncovered? It generates a serious question. Do the Democrats hold the image of their party on a higher level than the very real possibility of the exploitation and abuse of children. Sandbagging by the Democrats in Hunter Biden investigation is one thing, but possibly covering up or obstructing allegations of sexual abuse of children reaches a whole new level. If at anytime the truth should be pursued it is now.
Four days and no response. Again, the Leftist strategy when they have difficulty in making a believable rationalization is to ignore the facts and hope people will forget about an issue when it involves possible misconduct by one of their own.
“Supreme cruelty: SCOTUS refuses to limit the tortures of solitary confinement”
https://thehill.com/opinion/judiciary/4335472-supreme-cruelty-scotus-refuses-to-limit-the-tortures-of-solitary-confinement/
Six of our SCOTUS judges declined to take up this man’s appeal. The conservative majority wouldn’t even give the guy “a chance to make his case”. Solitary confinement, the likes of which Michael Johnson endured, is torture, pure and simple.
“A rare look at the devastation caused by AR-15 shootings”
https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/interactive/2023/ar-15-force-mass-shootings/
It is extremely difficult to look at the pictures and read the comments. This level of death and destruction boggles the mind. Our country needs to wake up! We need a federal ban on assault-style weapons and high-capacity magazines like now!
Hi Bob,
The WaPo has never neglected to exploit emotionalism in favor of activism. Difficult to look at and read? Agreed. The level of destruction boggling the mind? Yep, agree again. Wake up? Actually some of us have been wide awake for a long time. A federal ban on assault-style weapons and high-capacity magazines? Nope.
First, before you try to deny the constitutional right to bear arms… simply define ‘assault-style weapon’. Someone proficient and strong enough could accomplish similar results with a baseball bat or a hundred other items. Thus, the definition of ‘assault-style weapon’ can be pretty broad. In fact, if you account for the intentional poisoning of the food supply with chemicals and other ingredients; you can easily classify tableware under the same banner for a death toll far higher than firearms could ever hope to achieve.
Second, an AR15 and any other firearm have never done any damage like what is displayed in those images and accounts. A human being holding a firearm did. It was Cain that got punished, not rocks getting outlawed. All is quite simple. The value of human life has been eroded, period.
The fundamental right has been established that young children are nothing more than biological mass that can be extracted and destroyed on demand up to the moment of delivery from the mother. Some of us would declare the value of that life begins far earlier than that point, though. The political left wants to enshrine this ‘right to kill’ into code.
When generations of children are reduced to mere ‘choice’ and not precious, can we possibly be surprised they place so little value on other’s lives? Yes, agreed… wake up!
Hint, I’ve stood near AR15s before… saw a bunch at a gun show… not one of them jumped up and hurt anyone. Why not? If they are so dangerous, how could this have not happened?
Focus on facts, not emotionalism.
Urkidding, The below link provides a simple, straight-forward definition of assault-style weapons and large-capacity magazines.
https://www.bradyunited.org/fact-sheets/what-are-assault-weapons-and-high-capacity-magazines
Hi Bob,
This is exhausting.
I’d argue the flaw with the definition provided is too narrow. If the definition is based on ‘military style’ and ‘high capacity’, the flaw is obvious. Again… the salt shaker (even the tactical kind you find on military bases) has taken far more lives than firearms. Period.
The longbow is another example. A high capacity weapon of war. Also banned?
Guy pulls a machete in a crowded place… banned?
Do you really feel banning will work?
By the way, the cherry picked data points used by that website paint a misleading picture. They know it. I know it. You should know it. If you don’t, ask yourself why not?
“Guns don’t kill people, people kill people”
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guns_don%27t_kill_people,_people_kill_people
Hi Bob,
This wiki post was authored by an (ultra) extreme left wing writer. How can one tell? Look at the citations. It is a roll call of extreme Constitution deniers.
Here is the problem with you folks on the left who detest the Bill of Rights and the freedoms it protects… I’m not a member of the NRA, never have been, never will be. I think they are a fraud. They do not speak for me, at all. Other organizations do, and those I belong to.
I own a number of firearms. None of them have harmed anyone. Provide me the empirical data to establish those firearms have the remotest possibility of jumping up and harming someone without human enablement; and I promise you I will dispose of them in a heart beat. Until that data can be provided they will stay right where they are.
In fact, I’ll even sweeten the deal. Share the FBI data listing the number of homicides (doesn’t even have to be murder) in the last 25 years committed by firearms without human hands or human manufactured triggering devices, and I will disarm myself.
Hint: it is the criminal, not the instrument.
Urkidding, I’m curious. What “other organizations” are you a member that speak for you?
Hi Bob,
Are you serious? Are you one of these anti-gun zealots who think the ONLY organization in favor of the Constitution is the NRA? That’s hilarious.
Can you even consider yourself informed on this topic without knowing the names of the organizations actually fighting these tyrants and their oppressive infringements on the Constitution in the courts?
Bob, you have made some striking statements about gun control, but have just proven to every eye reading these boards you have no clue who opposes your tyranny and why!
Sorry… go find out. Perhaps along the way you will learn something and wake up to the fact that the people who want to disarm us happen to be the same ones who want to unleash all kinds of havoc to gain, exercise, and keep power and control over your life. Perhaps you are fine living in a world where your life is nothing but a stone upon which tyrants build their castles… not me. I said I admired your ability to feel good with the dumpster fire the left is building. I mean it.
Urkidding, I understand. It’s no surprise you wouldn’t answer my simple, straightforward question. I’ll accept that you just got carried away with yourself and conclude you’re not a member of any pro-gun organization. Of course, if I’m wrong, all that’s required from you to set me straight is the name(s) of the ones you have membership in.
Hi Bob,
No surprise? You just lit the entire continent with that level of gaslighting!
There are two to be exact.
Tell you what… let us make this a game. I will name them both after you answer these questions you have never answered.
1. Which is a better rate of inflation, 1.4% or 3.6%?
2. Which price of gas is less, $2.69 or $3.19?
3. Is it common practice to have toddlers head corporations that make truck repayments to individuals with money earned from Chinese Communist Party-linked organizations for services that cannot be defined?
4. How many firearms have committed a crime without human assistance?
5. Who gives 4 star generals orders?
6. Do you agree with the separation of powers?
7. What skills do 3 and 4 year-olds bring as heads of companies?
8. Do you believe Biden created 14 million jobs?
9. Why won’t the DNC allow debates in the primaries?
10. Why has this administration not given Secret Service protection to RFK, Jr.?
I’ve lost track of all my questions you won’t answer.
I’m a bit curious, too… why so fascinated with the names of these organizations? Interesting… suspicious actually.
This is not the first time Bob that you have made requests regarding the media preferences and organizational memberships of posters. Why do feel that this is your business? More so I find your arrogance and expectation of entitlement to be extremely bazaar. When you are clearly outclassed and obviously under qualified to continue in pursuing in an intelligent rational discussion you deflect and avoid the original issues. I think I have said it before but you should learn to live by a famous quote made by Clint Eastwood in the movie’Magnum Force’. That is “a man has to know his limitations”. When you try to butt heads with Urkidding it puts me in mind of the proverbial saying “don’t bring a knife a gun fight “. Something to ponder.
Urkidding, Yes, you do seem to have a ‘suspicious” nature. This is something you need to work on and keep in check.
Once again when Bob has no substantive comeback he will attempt to divert from the original issues. He has utilized this tactic in the past. Sometimes he would ask people to divulge their media sources and now he is requesting them to disclose the organizations which they oblong to. These questions are rarely if ever really germane to the issues. I have suggested to Bob in the past that he should heed the advice made by Clint Eastwood in the ‘Magnum Force’ movie. That is that “a man has to know his limitations”. When Bob attempts to bump heads with Urkidding on an intellectual level it is like watching someone bringing a knife to a gun fight. It doesn’t end well.
Hi Bob,
What? Are you posting drunk?
Urkidding, Below are my answers to your questions. In return I now expect direct, succinct answers to the next 9 or 10 questions that I pose to you: Fair is fair!
1. 1.4%
2. $2.69
3. No, it is not a common practice to have toddlers head corporations
4. None
5. High Ranking civilian departmental heads and the President
6. Yes, Separation of powers is essential
7. None
8. Yes
9. Normally, when an incumbent President runs for re-election a debate is not encouraged.
10. At this stage RFK Jr is not considered a major candidate and we are too far out from the election.
11. No, I’m not drunk
Hi Bob,
Well, that only took a couple years. Well done.
USCCA, I will omit the second since I am about to drop it – literally in the next 10 days. I am contemplating adding another, but won’t say its name until I ‘sign the line’.
It’s not really a fair game, though. You have asked many questions over the past and I answered them all directly. You have so many I asked that were never answered, I swear you would have to answer at least 50 before we were even.
Since you are in an answering mood… my follow ups…
1. 1.4%
2. $2.69
>>> So, is this an admission that economic conditions were better before Bidenomics?
3. No, it is not a common practice to have toddlers head corporations
>>> So, if a toddler was the head of such a company, would that imply an honest business practice?
4. None
>>> Then please explain how banning them (but only for law abiding people anyway) will do anything to help? [Hint, do not use the cooked books the Brady folks use to cite things… they should now better.]
5. High Ranking civilian departmental heads and the President
>>> At Benghazi a 4 star general was ready to go in to rescue the American delegation, but were ordered to stand down. Who would that have been? Who wanted those Americans dead?
6. Yes, Separation of powers is essential
>>> So, why are you in favor of the legislative branch making a code of ethics for another branch? That is a violation of the separation of powers. Explain.
7. None
>>> Then how come children with the last name Biden have done it?
8. Yes
>>> Do you think it is honest to take credit for ‘creating’ a job someone simply returned to?
9. Normally, when an incumbent President runs for re-election a debate is not encouraged.
>>> Why not? Don’t the voters have any say? Do you think the best candidate cannot be found through a rigorous process? What are they afraid of? [I guess if the actual votes did not matter for Bernie…]
10. At this stage RFK Jr is not considered a major candidate and we are too far out from the election.
>>> If a request has been made and denied, might there be a good reason to ask? Shouldn’t the requester be provided a reason?
11. No, I’m not drunk
>>> That last post had me wondering…
Okay… I answered. No more until these get answered.
Urkidding, Below are my answers to your questions:
1 & 2 No. The game changer regarding economic conditions was COVID-19 and Trump’s failure to respond to it and effectively address it in the last year of his presidency.
3. It wouldn’t necessarily imply an ‘honest. business practice, Nor, does it imply a ‘dishonest’ business practice, especially with LLC companies.
4. It’s pretty simple. An assault weapons ban would make it harder for the ‘crazies’ to get hold of these weapons of mass destruction and kill people. Less is best!
5. “No “stand-down” order was given. “Military officers rebut GOP Benghazi
claims. https://is.gd/KSg6TQ
6. I disagree, It is not a violation of the Separation of Powers. It is a
legitimate, reasonable Constitutional Check and Balance.
7. Just because it’s not a common practice doesn’t mean it’s illegal,
especially for LLCs. https://eminutes.com/?p=12730
8. Yes. Speaking of jobs– the good news is we added 200k in November
and unemployment is down.
9. I don’t think the Democrats are afraid. They just feel they already have
the best candidate and changing the process mid-stream is not a good
idea. I’m sure if the tables were turned most Republicans would
agree.
10. “Fact check: RFK Jr.’s misleading viral claim about Secret Service protection”
https://www.cnn.com/2023/07/28/politics/fact-check-rfk-biden-secret-service-protection-denial/index.html
Hi Bob,
1 & 2. So, if I understand you correctly… lower inflation rates and lower prices were the results of flawed steps to tackle problems… then higher prices compounded by still higher inflation rates are better? Help me on this one.
3. Not necessarily implied to be dishonest… despite comments from past investigators that these types of structures are inherently structured this way to hide illegal activity? Right…
4. A ban would work. How did that go with Prohibition? Illegal drugs?
5. Okay. After all, at this point what difference does it make? Don’t fall for it. Know something about the officers testifying.
6. A reasonable check and balance? I suspect civics was not your strong subject.
7. A common practice among crime syndicates… glad you are beginning to see the light.
8. That’s funny.
9. Well, the Democrats run their party like they want to run the country… through back room deals and edicts. Forget the voters. As I said, if you can look at that type of system think it is good… I admire such obedience and surrender of freedom. I cannot see myself blindly following such folks.
10. CNN? Fact check? Another attempt at poor humor.
Bob, it can fun at times, but sometimes it is not. Orwell wrote 1984 as a warning, not a manual. The entire uniparty feeds off war… my goodness it didn’t even take a full term in office for them to get two more going to regenerate the back channel income flow. Wake up.
“ I don’t think the Democrats are afraid. They just feel they already have the best candidate and changing the process mid-stream is not a good idea” Wow! I think your answer kind of sells the Democrats a little short Bob. At the very least it was either extremely naive, or in fairness, if you were trying to make a funny, you succeeded.
This weekend I had the pleasure and joy of attending two Christmas parades, one in the North Harford area, and the other the Bel Air Christmas parade. It was truly wonderful to watch. Many of the floats had strong religious and or nativity themes. Watching families enjoying the spectacle of Christmas was extremely gratifying.
Watching the people and events gave me hope. In a world where the Left continually wages war against Christianity, the family, and the police, there is still hope. In a world where the government has attempted to remove religion and family values from our schools but will adamantly defend the placement of inappropriate sexual materials in the libraries of the schools to be viewed by young impressionable juveniles there is still hope. In a world where the Left has weaponized race and will label anything which they disagree with as racial or bias fueling division there is still hope.
Hope, religion, and family values are very strong components of building values needed in a civilized society. In prior times in major world wars and other conflict’s truces were called an honored at Christmas time. A truly magical and powerful force to promote proper conduct and behavior. In earlier years there was a direct correlation between religion and family values and lesser crime. It seems to me that the world was a better place before Leftist ideology became so prevalent. I still proffer to anyone who cares that we need to get back to basics and restore the foundation of good behavior. There is still hope. I would like to wish everyone on this thread, even those who view things in a polar opposite of my own, a very Merry Christmas!!! There is still hope!
I agree with James Carville. Christian nationalists, like Speaker Mike Johnson, are a ‘bigger threat’ to our country than ‘al-Qaeda’. These hypocritical, religious fanatics want to lead our country down the garden path.
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/james-carville-this-is-a-bigger-threat-to-the-us-than-al-qaeda/vi-AA1kS7Ny?ocid=msedgdhp&pc=U531&cvid=00aff066f8d84a8cba3cd3306546b433&ei=22#details
Actually, people like you are the biggest threat to our country. Even more than the two groups you named. You see, Democrats constantly want to divide us as a people and use unconstitutional law and policies to achieve the evil goals that people like you want. The Democrats are on a mission to destroy the United States and put foreign nations and evil religious zealots in charge of us. WE THE PEOPLE will not stand for this as the hypocrisy of the Democrats continues to grow. Religion should not determine government and its laws and policies. Religion should not be used to wage war. Nor should ethnicity be used in law, policy or war making. It strikes me as terrifying that a growing number of young people and Democrats are listening to people that seem to think what Hamas did in Israel is just and that Israel started this conflict. It also is horrifying that people are so stupid that they think protests in the US will actually end or influence a conflict in other countries. The one thing I can attest to is that Democrats are out of their minds and that they seem to be more concerned with foreigners and their countries than our own. It is time to take back our country and reform our system, while leaving the opinions of people like James Carville in the garbage heap where it belongs. Sorry Bob, you are WRONG again.
“American Discourse Needs More Mehdi Hasan, Not Less”
https://www.thenation.com/article/society/medhi-hasan-msnbc-canceled-backlash/
The cancellation of Medhi Hasan’s show by MSNBC at this time is perplexing. He is hands down one of the best interviewers on TV. I sincerely hope that MSNBC sees the error of their ways and returns him as host of his of own show.
MSNBC took him off the air and that is a decision MSNBC made on its own. Why don’t you contact MSNBC and tell them what you think? Most of us just don’t care if he is on the air or not.
The presidents of Harvard, University of Pennsylvania, and MIT are despicable, disgusting, hypocritical examples of leftist ideology. Tell me I am wrong. I would love to hear anyone on the left’s attempt to justify or rationalize their behavior. I am quite sure that the left leaning posters will avoid any comment. It actually speaks volumes.
“University of Pennsylvania President Elizabeth Magill stepped down on Saturday after blow back over her failure to say, under repeated questioning, that calling for genocide against Jews would violate the school’s code of conduct”
https://www.thefire.org/news/why-most-calls-genocide-are-protected-speech
I abhor genocide speech. However, I do have some concerns about these university demonstrations. First, the accuracy of the genocide comments. Second, does ‘genocide speech’ fall into the category of “unprotected speech’? Below is an AP Link from a couple of weeks ago that raised those concerns for me:
“A chant used at anti-Israel protests on two college campuses does not call for ‘Jewish genocide’”
https://apnews.com/article/fact-check-israel-hamas-ucla-penn-genocide-057006125279
Well it appears that Harvard President Claudine Gay will be getting a pass pertaining to statements made by her during a Congressional hearing pertaining to what if any action the institution will be taking regarding acts of antisemitism, some extreme, occurring at her institution. I feel that progressive Leftist ideology is so deeply embedded in that school that it will be very hard to address and or repair. For years one of the main tactics of the far Left has been division as a political weapon. The doctrine is that white people are the oppressors and people of color are victims. No exception! With this being said the Israeli people and the Jews in general are being portrayed as the white oppressors and Hamas and the Palestinians, being mid eastern, are being portrayed as victims. Any atrocities which they may have committed are being ignored or dismissed. I feel that Harvard and other institutions have adopted this mindset and are running with it.
I have to wonder, if Ms. Gay were white, and she was called upon to testify before Congress regarding any type of improper or disingenuous conduct being directed at black students, and she were to make the “well it depends upon the context” comment if she would receive the same support and backing from her institution. I have said it many times, but it seems to fall on deaf Leftist ears, hate is hate. It is not something to be cherry picked only to be addressed in certain situations.
Is it a coincidence that DOJ appointed Special Counsel David Weiss, after all of this time, chose now to seek and indictment against Hunter Biden at this time, just days before he was suppose to testify before a Congressional Committee with a possible line of questioning pertaining to suspicious nefarious conduct related to the President. Hunter Biden has the absolute right to invoke his fifth amendment right regarding self-incrimination, which will effectively stonewall the gathering of information against his father. To many it seems to be a well orchestrated political strategy designed by the Democrats to shield the President. It again begs the question, does the DOJ think that American people are as stupid as Merrick Garland looks? Doesn’t pass the smell test.
OYE, Like you I’m disappointed by the speed at which the Garland DOJ operates. It’s been nearly 2 years since Trump incited the Jan 6th Insurrection. Yet, we are still waiting for the thug to be indicted. Let’s hope Trump’s trial starts in March. And, if convicted, he’ll be in jail by the time Biden tales the Oath of Office for his 2nd term.
Concerning the Hunter Biden the problem is not Garland or even Weiss.
What really has complicated and slowed things down with the Hunter Biden thing is Comer’s efforts to conflate the actions of President Biden with those of his son.
Ok Bob
“Maryland Attorney General Wants New Hearing in Gun Licensing Case”
Our state has some of the strictest firearm laws in the US. It is one of only eight states which requires a permit for both open and concealed gun carry. The bad news is Maryland’s handgun licensing law was recently struck down by the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Richmond.
The good news is Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown filed a petition Tuesday asking the full 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals to hear the case. Although review by the entire court is rare, let’s hope good sense prevails and the full court quickly overturns the initial 3-judge ruling.
https://www.usnews.com/news/us/articles/2023-12-06/maryland-attorney-general-wants-new-hearing-in-gun-licensing-case
Hi Bob,
I’m sorry to hear you are woefully uninformed about this case.
The case being appealed concerns the HQL, not wear and carry. Good grief this gets exhausting. I have said this before and will repeat it here again… until you now what you are talking about regarding firearms and the nearly 20000 laws affecting them, don’t.
It is a law worth emptying more of the state treasury defending if you can demonstrate that law has done anything to make the streets safer. Can you find the data of how many shooters in this state this year, or since this law was enacted, have bothered to get the HQL? Or purchase a firearm legally? I was looking, but can only find City trackers… makes me wonder if it is a problem outside the City?
Speaking of emptying the treasury… did you see Gov Moore was blaming Hogan for leaving the state with a $4B surplus; and forcing Moore to empty the surplus pushing for new spending everywhere and reviving useless projects to face a structural deficit? Do you think they will tax the rain again?
Hard to believe someone who was a combat veteran would shift blame like that to someone else, very out of character. I know MANY combat veterans, and not one of them would ever shift blame to anyone, ever. It is not in their makeup. Makes me wonder if there is anything to the stolen valor accusations.
Has the purchase license has done anything to keep firearms out of the hands of murderers? Particularly the underage ones?
Urkidding, I’m sorry for the confusion. I’m well aware the case before the 4th Circuit is about Handgun Qualification Laws, not concealed carry, I only brought up Maryland being 1 of 8 states as a lead-in on the importance of strict gun laws.
Hi Bob,
If we’re one of 8 in the country, certainly that puts us in the bottom 8 for murder rates… how is that going?
I’ll help you out… we’re 9th worst. In fact, I looked over the list (https://usafacts.org/articles/which-states-have-the-highest-murder-rates/) and it seems strict laws do not even matter when it comes to murder rates… interesting.
It’s almost as if the law doesn’t matter to people who won’t follow it.
Do you think those laws are working? If so, by what measure… by the numbers they are not.
“Gun Safety Policies Save Lives”
Yes, I do believe gun safety laws are working. Strong gun laws save lives and make us safer. The below link provides a state by state breakdown of the various laws. It also has a state breakdown of gun deaths per 100k residents. Clearly, there is a strong correlation between strict gun laws and the murder rate.
https://everytownresearch.org/rankings/
Hi Bob,
Oh Bob… what on earth makes you think they are working? Certainly not the data you posted if you look closely at it. I agree, in fact I posted a strong correlation… it just happens to be a strong negative correlation, not the positive you imagine you are seeing. The link you provided actually reinforced exactly what I said. Read it again in case you missed it. I will quote myself:
“…it seems strict laws do not even matter when it comes to murder rates… interesting.
It’s almost as if the law doesn’t matter to people who won’t follow it.”
The only data you can provide to counter my statement – and support your assertion – would show and demonstrate that criminals will follow the law when the law is strict enough. Your data shows the exact opposite, as did mine.
If Maryland law restricts a 14 year-old from illegally purchasing a firearm by engaging in an illegal sale, by underaged purchaser, and using that firearm in an illegal manner while illegally carrying it, discharging it illegally, and illegally against another person… what law can you pass that this person will follow?
Simply answer that question.
Secondly, demonstrate the statistical probability that I, a person who has followed the law, will likely be the one committing a crime with the firearm I legally purchased. Again, this should not be difficult if the problem is the tool and not the person holding it. How many mass shootings have occurred at gun shows? If the problem is the guns nd not the people holding them, the gun show ought to be the most dangerous environment on the planet, and the place where the most violent crimes are committed. So, please cite the data.
Lastly, do you feel the established pattern of releasing violent offenders back onto the streets following their committing a violent felony has any negative consequences? Do you even know the statistic for recidivism?
I have said it before and I will repeat here. If you can make a solid argument that relies on facts, reliable data, and not emotionalism; to demonstrate the efficacy of any laws criminals ignore… I’ll do a 180 on this issue. Simply answer my questions honestly – you have practiced and that was good – and I can entertain your position.
I’ll summarize them here to make it simple:
1. If data shows a negative correlation between strict/lax gun laws and crime… what conclusion OTHER THAN simply criminals ignore the law can one make?
2. What tough, restrictive law will a criminal likely be willing to follow?
3. How many crimes will my firearms commit?
4. Do you agree a major part of the problem is district attorneys and prison systems returning violent offenders to the streets?
5. How many murders or mass shootings have occurred at gun shows?
6. Bonus question: How has the ban on illegal drugs worked out?
“Sound or shaky? Governor Wes Moore scrutinizes Maryland’s fiscal health under Hogan’s term”
https://foxbaltimore.com/news/city-in-crisis/sound-or-shaky-governor-wes-moore-scrutinizes-marylands-fiscal-health-under-hogans-term
Urkidding, The game-changer for balancing the budget was the billions Maryland received in Federal COVID relief during the Hogan administration. The burden is now on Governor Moore and the legislature to balance the budget. It’s not going to be easy!
Hi Bob,
Not going to be easy.
Actually it is simple. The red line is a waste of money. End it. Big savings right there.
Elon Musk let 80% of Twitter staff go that had undefinable jobs and descriptions… the platform functions well. Government should try it.
Urkidding, X (Twitter) is not functioning well. The company is now worth ($19 billion) less than half what Musk paid ($44 billion) for it in Oct 2022 ).
Hi Bob,
A lower value does not equate to performance. The platform has more traffic now than it ever did previous to Musk buying it. The function is perfectly fine.
Break it down… labor is typically the highest expense. If he released 80% of those costs and has leveraged roughly half the income value at 20%, that is actually a much higher productivity rate. Simply put, the platform is even better now.
Considering the organizations running from the platform have been the ones most strongly advocating the lies, deceit, misinformation, and flagrant corruption of the past few years…. I find that telling.
Here is the part you did not say aloud… you and the rest of the left are just upset the truth got told. Once the truth got out we all saw the curtain pulled back. The left can continue down the delusional path of believing 2+2=5, but once the hard facts are thrown out there… truth always wins.
The Senate just had a chance to release Epstein’s list. Durbin blocked it. Why? Who is he protecting? What is the harm finding out who among the power brokers were his guests? What do the American people gain by suppressing the truth? Without X folks would never know this happened.
Think of it this way… there was once a time in this country folks were upset to find out they were lied to. The power brokers have managed to get folks angry at the people revealing the liars for what they are. I find that frightening and astonishing. Wake up.
Urkidding, As far as Governor Moore trying to ‘shift the blame’ you got all wrong. What makes it even worse is your effort to try and undercut his service as a veteran and insinuate his military decorations could be stolen. Your comments in this regard are unkind, unfair, and uncalled for. You should consider writing the Governor a letter of apology.
“The “uniparty”: The far-right obsession driving GOP chaos, explained”
https://www.vox.com/politics/2023/10/28/23929144/uniparty-mike-johnson-mccarthy-gaetz
Urkidding, You use the term ‘uniparty’ frequently, so I thought you might be interested in this piece from left-bias Vox. According to the article Steve Bannon frequently uses the term ‘uniparty’ to describe Republicans that are indistinguishable from Democrats. What’s your take on Bannon? Do you think he’s credible?
Hi Bob,
I think Bannon is just part of the apparatus propping Trump up for some type of gain. I’d discard him as soon as I would any other fraud associated with Trump. Trump can play off his donations to the left as a mechanism of being in NY, but I’m not falling for it. https://www.politico.com/story/2015/06/donald-trump-donations-democrats-hillary-clinton-119071
When I use the term it may mirror his use of it when it does, and not when it doesn’t. My partisan allegiance is linked directly to the flag and the republic it represents and as outlined in the Constitution.
I’m waiting for a patriot to run, not someone from the uniparty.
“Judge says Rudy Giuliani may have defamed Georgia election workers again”
https://www.upi.com/Top_News/US/2023/12/12/Giuliani-comments-defamation-court/3831702404119/
I’m concerned about Giuliani. Something is very wrong. He could be on the brink of losing it. It time for his family and friends to be supportive and stay close.
“Supreme Court leaves Illinois semiautomatic gun ban in place”
https://www.npr.org/2023/12/14/1218038973/supreme-court-illinois-semiautomatic-gun-ban
Hooray! The Supreme Court had the good sense to leave well enough alone and left in place an Illinois ban on AR15 semiautomatic assault weapons. No justice publicly dissented from the decision.
There is no such thing as a semi-automatic assault weapon. There isn’t any reason to enact this type of regulation except for disarming the public in order to instill a tyranny. The only reason the government wishes to disarm the public is because they plan on doing something that is going to make us want to shoot them. Only a Democrat would believe this is correct and that is just the way it is. REAL Americans abhor this type of treason.
“The Republican leading the probe of Hunter Biden has his own shell company and complicated friends”
https://apnews.com/article/comer-shell-company-biden-hunter-impeachment-6fde28673d5dced307b95cab8425c7ba
Now, I understand why James Comer was so suspicious of Hunter Biden’s shell companies. It looks like Comer has his own shell company (Farm Team Properties) which operates in a “… similarly opaque way…” as Hunter Biden’s shell companies.
Hi Bob,
Are you getting it yet? While folks have been lathered up over this story and Hunter’s absurd victimhood proclamation… they voted to EXTEND the warrantless searches and other intrusions of our freedoms!
The Bidens are corrupt – get rid of them. Comer may very well be as well. Get rid of him also. Get rid of all the grifters. Are you awake yet?
You asked about my use of the term uniparty… this story is another example.
Good… both sides of the aisle use this… both are corrupt. Vote like you care.
Remember I vote to get rid of them, do you? Remember that this coming election.
PS
You suggested I apologize to the gov for simply asking if there was validity to the challenges of his record… my goodness, Bob, you just don’t get it. You do know why he pushed so hard to legalize pot, right? Just placing half his fortune in a blind trust to benefit from his policies is not enough distance to remain honest. Grifters. Vote them out.
Urkidding, You’re conning yourself if you believe X(Twitter) ‘function is perfectly fine’ and the ‘platform is even better now. Do yourself a favor and check out the below Axios link. Incidentally, any platform that would reinstate the likes of Alex Jones is obviously in desperate shape.
“X usage plummets in Musk’s first year”
https://www.axios.com/2023/10/26/x-twitter-usage-statistics-elon-musk-owner?utm_campaign=editorial&utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social
Concerning your latest “conspiracy theory”, it’s highly unlikely that Senator Durbin blocked the Epstein subpoena to suppress the truth to protect anyone. I read today that Durbin is willing to work with Blackburn on a bipartisan basis to obtain records relevant to Jeffrey Epstein.
Perhaps you should give yourself a little more time before you jump headfirst into the latest far-right ‘conspiracy theory’.
Hi Bob,
Axios… have you read their ‘manifesto’? Their word, not mine. Think of it like this… when folks are telling you they are going to tell the truth… they’re not. That is perhaps one of the most flagrant flags of propaganda ever used. They clearly state the lens through which they are viewing the world. You may recall the Soviets had an official newspaper, Pravda, look up what that meant/translated. It was anything but. Laughs, thanks.
Secondly, you need to pay closer attention to what you say, and more importantly what I do if you are going to give me credit for saying things.
I said X’s function has been unchanged due to dropping 80% of its workforce. How exactly does that translate to medium usage?
Alex Jones… never listened to him. I heard he was back, but that doesn’t affect me. Disagree with him, do not listen… should he be silenced for that? What is it with the left’s obsession to censor every voice they hate? What is it about free speech you hate so much? Is this just part of the larger Constitution denial you embrace?
Thirdly, the article you cited is showing rates. Drops in daily usage, yes… but down from a number that was historically higher – depending upon whose numbers you are using. You may recall Musk’s first effort was to rid the platform of the bots that were being used to prop up voices artificially. Once you get rid of thousands, perhaps millions, of robots who look like users when counted previously; of course you will have a drop. In terms of verifiable human interaction, the numbers are actually up. I suspect these types of distinctions do not matter when you are more interested in platforms spewing propaganda than the truth they purport to produce.
Fourthly, community notes have been very helpful. I recognize as well that the truly indoctrinated believers of the left will get annoyed that the administration is getting flagged for disinformation (things such as prices are actually down) and the truth hurts in respect everything they were told about recent historical events. It is also rather inconvenient to learn that the government has had a structured relationship with social media platforms to censor dissenting voices. This is so vast, that the left’s adherents are convinced anyone disagreeing with them is part of a conspiracy process. (Look in the mirror, Bob). You guys are Joseph McCarthy on steroids.
Lastly, a bipartisan effort to obtain Epstein’s records… let me fix it for you… “an effort to keep the well-connected guilty out of prison”. Already having experienced the selective editing process of Congress when the truth is inconvenient and harms the established narrative, I’ll take full text revelation, thank you. Shoving the vote to the end of a process he new would never see light of day was exactly what it was called: interference. That is not conspiracy theory, Bob. Want a conspiracy theory? If someone is selling cabinets on a familiar online outlet, and the price is extravagant… is that really for something else? That’s conspiracy theory. Unlike you, I suspect, I prefer pedos to be exposed and spend their lives in prison. If that makes me a conspiracy theorist… so be it. Who do you think is on that list? I hear some say Trump’s name is… wouldn’t that end his bid in a heart beat? Wouldn’t that just give the left everything they need to keep him out of office? That makes me think its release can only be good for Democrats. Unless we conspiracy minded folks are wrong??? LOL.
I think it is OYE who has cited you in the past about seeking truth above all else… you should be demanding its release.
I urge everyone to take Urkidding’s innuendo-filled take of Axios’ with a grain of salt. Check out the below link from Media Bias Fact Check for an accurate assessment:
https://mediabiasfactcheck.com/axios/
Hi Bob,
A grain of salt? No pepper? How boring.
The Dems are beginning to jump ship on the border, did you notice that? Have you seen Chicago’s draconian effort to stop migrants from entering their sanctuary city? I find that particularly xenophobic, racist, and bigoted. Shame on them. They want these migrants but only in someone else’s yard. Quite hypocritical.
Urkidding, There is plenty of ‘hypocrisy’ to go around. Our political leaders need to stop trying to blame the other guy, come together, start compromising, and pass comprehensive immigration reform. It’s about 50 years overdue.
Hi Bob,
Do you recognize the idea that you are expecting the people who created the problem to be the ones to fix it, right?
Paying attention yet?
What possible motive do the Democrats have to fix the problem?
They opened the border so Texas would be flooded with new Democratic voters, period. There is nothing more important to the power-hungry left than to flip Texas. Since the flood of immigrants has essentially crippled Texas’ ability to function, they decided to ship the problem where it was welcomed. Well, welcomed until it was equally their problem. Now all of a sudden the open border is a problem. Funny how that works.
Tell me, Bob…. do you think the migrants sent to Martha’s Vineyard (from Florida) are still there? Do you think the elites, like the Obamas, who have homes there truly welcomed these folks with open arms? Would you be surprised to learn that this past summer only 4 of the 49 migrants sent there remained? Why would the other 45 leave? Do you think they felt welcomed?
Answer me this… do you agree with the Democrats that are saying it is vital to secure other country’s borders and not our own? What is the reasoning behind this?
Doesn’t sound like your party wants a solution to this at all… in fact, they are mostly denying it is a problem. Many are saying that undocumented immigrants coming across the border is a conspiracy theory, would you agree?
Urkidding, Below is a link with some border information you should check out:
“Axios Explains: The myth of a U.S.-Mexico “open border””
https://www.axios.com/2023/10/17/us-mexico-border-open-borders-myth
Hi Bob,
So your position is that there has been no increase at all in the number of undocumented migrants crossings the border. I do appreciate that is the position of the administration and they want the media to portray that narrative, of which Axios has a track record of obediently reporting government narratives.
Then please explain how their ‘myth busting’ seems to contradict the data, https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2021/11/09/whats-happening-at-the-u-s-mexico-border-in-7-charts/.
Here is your problem trying to sell the narrative that the border is secure.
First, the left wing in Congress repeatedly puts out media statements that securing the border is ‘racist’. If it is already secure then they do not have to claim securing it would run contrary to the desired accusation. Simple logic here, Bob.
Second, numbers just do not lie.
Third, why all of a sudden do the sanctuary cities now want the flood of arrivals stopped? They asked for these people and are now getting them. What exactly is the problem then?
Fourth, why are some members of the DNC suddenly feeling this smoke and mirror gamble has failed? They essentially said so.
Fifth, why would rail traffic need to come to a halt to provide more hands to process the ever increasing numbers of people?
I found this to be a fairly well balanced article (despite some obvious bias), you should read it: https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/joe-biden/biden-immigration-border-plan-voters-senate-negotiations-rcna125151
Here is the deal, Bob. Refer to what I said earlier… if you are expecting the folks who created this problem to fix it… good luck with that.
The extreme left sees illegals as potential voters to break key states – notice how AOC has not had herself photographed crying at Obama’s cages? That has a correlative value in terms of political capital. Republicans do seem to hold out hope this issue will attract swing voters, it won’t.
Biden is left holding a lion by the ears. Yes, I bet he wants it to go away, but he cannot let go and allow that happen without angering part of his base. Once immigration is fixed there will be no hope to gain from it. You need to hope the two sides in this argument recognize what is obvious to those of looking at two sets of clowns in a tragic circus of their own making.
By the way… this is what happens when folks elect the ‘lesser of two evils’ I so often hear. You still get evil.
Urkidding, when did I say, there has been no increase at all in the number of undocumented immigrants crossing the border?
Hi Bob,
Uh, the article you posted.
Go back and read the article you posted. It is entirely about a ‘myth’ that crossings are up. It completely ignores reality. It does not address – once – the tens of thousands receiving court dates for asylum that reach upwards of 8-10 years out. In their eyes these folks are not here illegally. They are set loose on the streets, in most cases never to be seen again. The borders are wide open. Those numbers are in record amounts. Your article called that a myth. Did you even read the article you posted?
Urkidding, Again, I did not say, nor does the article state, there hasn’t been an increase in the number of undocumented migrants crossings the border. Also, I did not say, nor does the article state, the border is ‘secure. What the article called a ‘myth’ is ‘your belief’ that the border between the US and Mexico is ‘wide open’.
Hi Bob,
I somewhat get it, that you believe the spin Axios has put on this. What you and Axios don’t get is that simply processing people for asylum does not equate to a ‘closed’ border.
Put this in focus: https://cis.org/Report/Estimating-Illegal-Immigrant-Population-Using-Current-Population-Survey
I recognize this data is somewhat old (March 2022). Measuring from January 2021 to approximately the same time one year later, there was a 1.7 MILLION increase in the number of undocumented migrants.
Break that down: 146,000 per month, 4,700 per day, 650 immigration judges… that’s roughly a bit over 7 cases per judge per day [in reality they hear 3-4 per day]. And this is assuming the judges do not take a day off… that everyone is healthy on court day… that a case only takes an hour to reach decision…
Reports are that flow has increased. Most of the media is in full denial of this FACT. The images are captured almost daily on a platform that permits free speech. Those apprehended at the border are released with a ‘court date’ for their asylum hearing that are effectively years away. These people are being relocated around the US.
It is estimated closer to 10,000 people are crossing illegally every day. These estimated (and I hope the numbers are wrong, but I doubt it based on the images provided) numbers are being given court dates beyond this decade. These people are being released onto the streets.
Bob, answer these questions:
1. Do you really believe the court system is going to hold upwards of 5,000+ asylum hearings EVERY DAY for the next 10+ years? [Especially since current data suggest they can handle about half that.]
2. Do you agree having to stop international trade to pull border agents to process the numbers of asylum seekers, thus giving MORE future court dates seems a bit out of control?
3. Do you think all 5000+ asylum seekers are going to show up for those court dates?
Let us be generous here… assume only 5% do not show up for their dates. [I’m hesitant to estimate a higher rate based on this: https://www.factcheck.org/2021/04/factchecking-claims-about-asylum-grants-and-immigration-court-attendance/ However, it is worth noting actually tracking this number is difficult to define.] Do you think we have enough agents to track down 85,000 (using the low estimated number of people) undocumented migrants?
You and Axios want to play semantics. The rest of us are playing with numbers and facts.
I’m curious, if a criminal defendant is guaranteed a ‘speedy’ trial by the Constitution; and that person is remanded to custody and made to wait 8 years for trial… is that speedy? I’d say ‘no’, but you and Axios would say ‘yes’. Get it?
Honestly I do not expect you to see this. If you do, then you are going to be forced to examine everything you are fed by the administration and their media allies. If you begin doing that you will begin to vote against them. As I said, when the people are telling you they are telling the truth, they’re not. Wake up!
Urkidding, Do yourself a favor and stay away from CIS. It is an extreme right questionable source with low credibility. It’s Fake News.
https://mediabiasfactcheck.com/center-for-immigration-studies-cis/
SPLC (Southern Poverty Law Center) says, “CIS a hate group Founded in 1985 by John Tanton, the Center for Immigration Studies (CIS) has gone on to become the go-to think tank for the anti-immigrant movement with its reports and staffers often cited by media and anti-immigrant politicians. CIS’s much-touted tagline is “low immigration, pro-immigrant,” but the organization has a decades-long history of circulating racist writers, while also associating with white nationalists.”
Hi Bob,
If the SPLC is calling someone a name… that might be a compliment. You might want to reconsider using a source that uses the SPLC for anything… here is an education for you: https://adflegal.org/setting-the-record-straight
Read the 10 Things you should know and the 7 responses. SPLC inspires violence and thus should be on the home domestic terrorist list.
Also, you might want to examine the extreme bias your source is owned by. Do you find it odd that the news outlets that rely the most upon this organization all share the distinction of being on the record in a court case for censoring truth in favor of Biden administration narratives?
Uh, swing and a miss.
Now, please answer the questions.
Urkidding, You must be getting desperate. You went from to ‘CIS’ to ‘Alliance Defending Freedom’, yet another extreme right Fake News site with low factual reporting and credibility. Do yourself a favor and broaden your horizons a bit.
https://mediabiasfactcheck.com/alliance-defending-freedom/
Hi Bob,
Broaden my horizons? How? By believing a propaganda machine spewing website? Have you even read the standards by which they categorize sources and determine ‘facts’? My goodness, how they even determine ‘left vs. right’ on the issues is something fit for kindergarten understanding, yet factually so hollow to mean anything. Any one of the issues they use to define bias is far more nuanced than they allow. Simplifying it to those levels deprives the reader of intelligence. However, it is good feeding for the proles.
Bob, seriously… is this why you believed Eric Holder when he investigated himself and found he did nothing wrong when all the facts pointed in the other direction?
Answer my questions. At this point I recognize why that will be difficult… it will be the confession your ‘factchecker’ website is carrying the Biden administration’s propaganda bucket.
“Donald Trump on Illegal Immigrants “Poisoning the Blood of Our Country””
https://www.c-span.org/video/?c5098439/donald-trump-illegal-immigrants-poisoning-blood-country
This type of Trump rhetoric is beyond dangerous. He is an authoritarian, wannabe dictator on the verge of outright fascism. His hate speech is destroying our country. We can’t let this go on day after day and do nothing about it. The fate of our country is in the balance. The Republican party must wake up and oust him NOW! The fate of America is in the balance!
“Graham on Trump’s migrant remarks: “I could care less”””
https://www.axios.com/2023/12/18/lindsey-graham-trump-migrant-poisoning-remarks
The Republicans continue to turn a blind eye to Trump’s hateful rhetoric. That’s precisely the problem — They could care less and they’re proud of it.. Shame on them!
“Why a Trump conviction might not save Biden’s reelection”
https://www.politico.com/news/2023/12/16/why-a-trump-conviction-might-not-save-bidens-reelection-00132125
A few months back I figured Trump didn’t have a chance. Now, I’m not so sure. The political situation is getting scarier by the day. What I do know is, if Trump (convicted or not) manages to win the Presidency, that’s the beginning of the end.
Hi Bob,
On this one I think you are correct. I was just reading the other day that Trump has vowed that he will demand that all first born daughters will be sacrificed. Human sacrifice!?! My goodness… does that man have any decency?
Bob’s last two posts actually speak volumes and to me identify realistic concerns which should be, but probably are not being considered. The Democrats and the Left have tried on numerous occasions such as the Russia hoax, lame impeachment efforts, indictments that would never be considered against another citizen, and now they have Jack Smith working overtime to manipulate the prosecution process by bending and attacking the rule of law and due process regarding former President Trump. Probably no one else in the history of our nation has had the legal system weaponized and manipulated to target one person as they are doing against Mr. Trump. The Left knows it but does not care. The problem for the Left is, as suggested by Bob’s frantic post, is that after all of their efforts, there is the very real possibility it will not work.
I have many friends who are retired from or are current members of law enforcement on all levels. They have all voiced the same concerns. That is that every former President has a certain tier level of protection provided to them. It is unclear if that level of protection would be enhanced upon the receiving of new or current credible threats.
The Left has tried very hard and apparently not succeeded in removing Mr. Trump from the political arena. Does this mean they will up the ante? The Left has a very well documented history of addressing conflict and indifference with violence. We all remember 2020 with the violence, assaults, arsons, and deaths perpetrated by the Left. I and many other seasoned law enforcement professionals believe that threats upon the life of Mr. Trump are very real possibilities. The concern is whether the Biden administration, controlling the DOJ, the FBI, and the Secret Service will take the formation regarding these type of threats seriously or not. I have my doubts. I fully anticipate that Bob, and others afflicted with acute Trump Derangement Syndrome will not agree with my concern but I fear in the minds of the Left desperate times sometime require desperate measures. I hope I’m wrong but the Left does not have a reassuring history.
OYE, I’m somewhat surprised that you believe the Biden administration would disregard credible threats upon the life of Trump.
Hi Bob,
I’m curious why you think they would? Didn’t Daniel Goldman say he wanted Trump ‘eliminated’? Even ‘apologizing’ for poor choice of words… it does reflect how he is thinking.
Right now the left is exploring all ‘legal’ means to stop Trump. Does this indicate they will turn to illegal means? Sure sounds like it.
Please read my post again or maybe get your wife to read. I indicated that I had serious “concerns” but I hoped I was wrong You are probably correct, shame on me for considering that the Left would do anything underhanded. That would ultimately involve deceit, lies , or a coverup. Unheard of by the Left.
OYE, Rest easy! The Biden administration would not ignore credible threats against the life of Trump.
I think we both know that news regarding that type of information, by its very nature, could not and should not be ignored. My “concern” is the level to which it is acted upon. Maybe you remember some of the Twitter releases, which were probably accurate, and identified alleged wrongdoings, which were quickly dismissed or not acted upon. The track record of the Left’s handling of conflict or disagreement makes it very difficult for a lawful citizen to “rest easy”.
Recently it has been reported that the FBI has launched investigations in to the threats on the lives of the Colorado Supreme Court justices who supported removing Mr. Trump from the ballot. I think this an appropriate action of anyone who supports a lawful and civilized society.
What I find very troubling is the contrast between the investigation of threats made against the Colorado justices and the limited investigative action taken regarding a crowd of potentially violent pro abortion protesters, one of which who was arrested by local police in possession of a firearm and believed to have intended to harm or kill a conservative justice who had ruled against their position, at his residence. There is a federal statute prohibiting such behavior. I don’t recall the FBI aggressively or even casually investigating any of those protestors. I do remember that our “unbiased” Attorney General did not push for enforcement of the statute siting that he was concerned about Constitutional issues instead of enforcing an existing law and allowing the courts to do their job. It seems to me that a reasonable person might consider the possibility of politically selective enforcement taking place. This and other acts of.hypocrisy by the Left further elevates my concerns regarding how the DOJ and the FBI would address credible threats received against the life of Mr. Trump.Again, I hope these concerns turn out to be unfounded but as the Left’s attempts to eliminate Mr.. Trump from the political arena by legitimate lawful means continue to falter who knows what their next plan of action could be.
“Fed’s favored inflation gauge shows overall prices fell in November”
https://www.axios.com/2023/12/22/inflation-federal-reserve-pce
Biden seems to have the economy heading in the right direction. He inherited a real mess and has done a great job to right the ship. “Stay the course”, Mr. President!
Hypothetical scenario. You are going to school and the current principal prohibits bullying. A new principal takes over who ignores bullying. The local bully decides to kick your butt once a week and the current principal rationalizes the situation by saying “it has to be expected.” After a while the bully only kicks your butt once a month and the principal takes a victory lap saying bullying occurrences are going down.
Two questions:
1) Why did the. new principal allow bullying to take place in the first place when his predecessor did not allow it?
2) Does a monthly butt kicking hurt the same as a weekly one and should the recipient of it feel that progress is being made?
Hi Bob,
First – destroy the Fed. It is, has been, and by far, the most corrupt and useless institution ever thrust upon this country. It may singularly be the single reason the Great Depression lasted as long as it did. Under its watchful eye the dollar is ceasing to be worth anything.
Second – my bank account completely disagrees with the announcement and your assessment of this dumpster fire administration.
Third – by every other unfavored measure we’re sinking fast. As the election approaches I am confident the spin doctors will have us all believing the cardboard boxes we live will be the luxury style. Low informed proles will eat these news stories up. Bon Appetit!
“Trump: ‘May they rot in Hell. Merry Christmas’”
https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4376797-trump-may-they-rot-in-hell-merry-christmas/
The level of hate and spitefulness that reside in this man is almost incomprehensible!
Trump’s Promise to ‘Indemnify’ Cops ‘Against Any and All Liability’ Is Absurd for 2 Reasons
https://reason.com/2023/12/22/trumps-promise-to-indemnify-cops-against-any-and-all-liability-is-absurd-for-2-reasons/
What’s reassuring is that the overwhelming majority of law enforcement officers have the good sense to ignore Trump’s misinformation & disinformation.
“Where efforts to disqualify Trump from 2024 ballot stand”
https://www.axios.com/2023/11/16/trump-efforts-disqualify-2024-ballot-14th-amendment
The burden is now on the Supreme Court to decide if Trump will be on the 2024 ballot. I do not expect SCOTUS will disqualify him from the ballot based on Article 14, section 3 issue. The important thing is that the court makes a ruling ‘expeditiously’. Trump must be held accountable for his crimes. And, if convicted, relegated to the trash heap of history before America votes for President in Nov 2024.
“America is ‘full,’ Lindsey Graham says”
https://www.politico.com/news/2023/12/31/lindsey-graham-immigration-00133364
What America is “full’ of is the likes of Lindsay Graham — old, white, ultra- conservatives, standing in the way of progress.
Have you ever noticed that those whom support the party of the so called inclusion of all races always seem to point out that “white race”? Isn’t that being racist? Hypocrisy at its best….
“Roberts sidesteps Supreme Court’s ethics controversies in yearly report”
The WASHING POST says, “The Supreme Court will be tested in the coming weeks to untangle politically consequential legal questions with the potential to reshape the 2024 presidential election. The court’s reputation remains marred by ethics controversies involving lavish travel and gifts, and public approval ratings remain low following high court rulings to overturn long-standing precedent.”
In his year-end report Chief Justice Roberts said AI won’t displace judges, but it will significantly affect them. That’s unfortunate. I was hoping somehow AI would save America and magically replace the current ‘Conservative-Six’ judges. 🙂
You need a life.
“A quarter of Americans believe FBI instigated Jan. 6, Post-UMD poll finds”
“Twenty-five percent of Americans say it is “probably” or “definitely” true that the FBI instigated the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol, a false concept promoted by right-wing media and repeatedly denied by federal law enforcement, according to a new Washington Post-University of Maryland poll.”
When is America going to wake up and realize they have been sold a bill of goods by the Republican far-right MAGA Movement? It’s downright depressing that so many still buy into such a blatantly false conspiracy theory. It’s utterly incomprehensible!
The FBI did investigate the January 6th protest and that is why certain protestors were arrested and/or harassed by the FBI. What planet do you live on?
In response to Bob’s post regarding Lindsay Graham:
Not again. Well Bob I thought we had you squared away on the race baiting angle but I guess I was wrong. For the record other countries limit the amount of immigration. Movie theaters, schools, public buildings, and the list goes on utilize capacity restrictions for a number of reasons to include public safety, limited resources, etc. Currently it appears that we are struggling to have the resources to provide for our citizens. American citizens are homeless and living on the street and we are allowing illegals to flood in to our country and deplete existing resources. We are full. If a Democrat made that same statement, and many do, you would probably remain silent. Instead you choose to double down due to your Trump Derangement Syndrome and have attempted to sweeten the pot by playing the race card. You are truly a despicable divisive partisan hack. Pathetic! Why don’t you provide your home address so it could be arranged for illegals to stay at your home. The only “progress” that I can see is the Democrats attempt increase their numbers at the expense of legal American citizens.
Governor Hochul of New York is calling for the Federal government to tighten up the border due the immigration issue impacting her state. My question to my friend Bob is she “standing in the way of progress” ?
I didn’t really expect an answer from Bob. It wouldn’t fit his race baiting narrative but his silence basically has confirmed that he is nothing more than an antagonistic clueless troll.
OYE, Why waste your time attempting to elicit an opinion from a person you consider “an antagonistic clueless troll” and a “truly a despicable divisive partisan hack”? It’s unfortunate you feel the need to be so personally insulting.
You forgot hypocrite. I have no problem with one having their own political opinions. However, when one chooses to weaponize race and division to garner support they are dangerous, very dangerous, to the future of our country. Very dangerous. YOU are dangerous! I have lived my life. I am concerned about the hatred, and division that you a your ilk are cultivating which will impact our future generations.
“Maryland lawmakers to wrestle with budget deficit, public safety, housing as session opens”
https://apnews.com/article/maryland-general-assembly-session-e40023c4633862e8ce47155160c0a255
“ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — The Maryland General Assembly opened its annual 90-day legislative session on Wednesday with lawmakers set to wrestle with budget challenges as well as measures on affordable housing and public safety.”
Public safety isn’t a priority of the Democrats as their policies are aimed at causing more crime and allowing it to thrive. We didn’t have a budget crisis until Wes Moore took office and the surpluses were depleted very quickly. Housing would be more affordable if not for the high demand involving the immigrant crisis. Now, the General Assembly, the Senate and the Governors, both past and present, are who created most of these problems with completely idiotic legislation that they call “progress”. There is nothing progressive about incompetent policies that cause crime, public unrest, uncontrollable spending and providing shelter to those whom shouldn’t even be in this country….
Hey SC,
I don’t think the invasion is causing the housing crisis. I think it has more to do with the left wing wealthy folks buying up 40% of the housing market pushing prices up as they create a servant class. Those are the folks propping up the likes of AOC and Nadler. My goodness, Nadler made the statement again how he enjoys the prospect of putting illegals back in the fields to ‘pick’ his food… old slave owning attitudes from the slave owning party are hard to break.
A bit closer to home, I do find our governor’s words entertaining. Nothing emits idiocy like a governor lecturing about housing like a governor who sells his house for nearly $3M. Not sure of that is the property he neglected to pay the water bill to the tune of about $21K. Of course he lied about that, said it was an oversight, but internal records proved otherwise.
As for the budget… it may be true c0vid money helped the past few years. However, reviving the red line to no where and now looking to siphon transportation money from jurisdictions that pay taxes to dump into the corrupt abyss of the city will yield only a few things. A few more jobs no one works but gets paid for, a red line that 9 people ride to no where, and the rest of us paying tax on the air. I think I’m done living here.
I understand your opinion on the housing issues and agree with your statement. However, I live in Baltimore and my area has turned into “Latino Land”. There just doesn’t seem to be enough housing even when Latino’s are living 2-5 families in one row home. There is no parking. I’m constantly being told I need to learn to speak Spanish. The sounds of the city have turned into what I call “Carnival Music” because of the very loud music they ALL listen too that resembles circus or carnival music, in my opinion. I really don’t have anything against the Latino’s, but this is ridiculous….
“House approves resolution denouncing Biden’s ‘open-border policies’”
https://thehill.com/homenews/house/4414432-house-approves-resolution-denouncing-bidens-open-border-policies/
“On Wednesday, Johnson shut the door on “comprehensive immigration reform,” telling reporters, “I don’t think now is the time for comprehensive immigration reform, because we know how complicated that is.”
Trump and many Republicans in the House have decided to ignore Border security because it is politically expedient for them to do so. Instead of trying to fix the problem they just cross their fingers and look forward to it getting worse. Let’s hope common sense prevails in the Senate and we can come up with some reasonable border security measures.
Like the current administration has ANY Border Security. Seriously, letting everyone in isn’t security. It is stupidity. Anyone that believes the border is secure right now is completely misinformed and it isn’t House Republicans that have caused this.
“The Baltimore Sun is returning to local ownership — with a buyer who has made his politics clear”
https://apnews.com/article/baltimore-sun-sale-local-conservative-52e31f67b75de46deef1a9dfe3528a91
I’m sure the ‘conservative right-wing’ is very happy with the Baltimore Sun’s new ownership.
“Some Cheese For Wagner And Stelter’s WHINE About Sale of Baltimore Sun”
https://www.newsbusters.org/blogs/nb/jorge-bonilla/2024/01/18/some-cheese-wagner-and-stelters-whine-about-sale-baltimore-sun
I disagree with MRCNewsBusters (Right Bias- Medium Credibility) assessment characterizing Wagner & Stelter’s take as “WHINE”. The issues raised by Wagner & Stelter are a legitimate concern.
“Baltimore Police failed to monitor excessive overtime or institute promised reforms, state auditor finds”
https://www.baltimorebrew.com/2024/01/22/baltimore-police-failed-to-monitor-excessive-overtime-or-institute-promised-reforms-state-auditor-finds/
The overtime abuse at the Baltimore Police Department has been going on for years. Let’s hope this new audit finally addresses and fixes the problems ignored by previous investigations.
They are short 500 officers. Think about that. If you can’t understand why some are getting alot of overtime right now then I question you’re thought processes…
“The Supreme Court’s Silent Rulings Are Increasingly Troubling”
https://newrepublic.com/article/178381/supreme-court-texas-razor-wire
Although I agree with the court’s ruling in this case, I think the Court relies way too much on these ‘silent rulings’. The American people are entitled to the full explanation of all legal rulings. The ‘shadow docket’ is being overused and misused by the Supreme Court.
The park is Municipal Property, not Federal Property. Furthermore, the park isn’t a port of entry. The Supreme Court made an incorrect ruling and Texas has jurisdiction of the park in the matter of putting up the wire. There is no State breach of Federal Authority involving this case. We are talking about the illegal entry of undocumented immigrants in the State of Texas and the Federal Government is not following the law in regards to stopping the illegal entry. Only a Democrat believes it is ok for this to be a standard way of entering our Country and it is because the Democrats think they will make legislation allowing non citizens to vote in the future. The use of the wire is to curtail the illegal entry and you only have Constitutional Rights when you are firmly in the United States. If you haven’t made it into the Country, you have no Constitutional Rights as a foreigner.
Hey SC,
The ruling is incorrect, but hidden genius. The ruling does not require Texas to do anything nor does it require the feds to do anything. It merely allows the feds to do something. The thing the feds ‘want’ to do is remove the wire, which is an act in violation of federal law and they know it. It explains how, in an election year, the administration is willing to financially hit a state (in this case with LNG exports). It is purely punitive. Lastly, it certainly gives context for Biden’s repeated claims about using nuclear weapons and war planes against US citizens, which is – of course – illegal and that fully explains why he has expressed his willingness to do so.
I refer to this link: https://mwi.westpoint.edu/active-duty-military-forces-are-heading-to-the-border-what-can-they-legally-do-there/#:~:text=The%20Posse%20Comitatus%20Act%20(PCA,functions%20under%20Title%2014%20USC.
The decision by the SC effectively as I see it, puts pressure on the Biden administration to use force to aid and abet the violation of territorial sovereignty and federal law. It would seem, so far anyway, tempting this president to follow through on his repeated threats of violence against his own citizens may have temporarily avoided open warfare.
What is clear to every functional human being with a brain and an IQ above 5 is that this president and the people holding the puppet strings hate us, badly. Anyone voting for the Democrats is openly testifying their contempt for the US, its laws, and decency.
“‘Preposterous’: Federal judge decries efforts to downplay Jan. 6 violence, label perpetrators ‘hostages’”
https://www.politico.com/news/2024/01/25/judge-lamberth-jan-6-trump-00137960
Judge Lambert’s in the James Little court filing said the following:
“So let me set the record straight, based on what I’ve learned presiding over many January6 prosecutions, hearing from dozens of witnesses, watching hundreds of hours of video footage, and reading thousands of pages of evidence. On January 6, 2021, a mob of people invaded and occupied the United States Capitol, using force to interrupt the peaceful transfer of power mandated by the Constitution and our republican heritage.”
Joy Reid proved again why she is such a “class act” by dropping the F-bomb on a hot mic. First the past homophobic remarks and now this. MSNBC should be very proud.
Now do, “Grab ’em by the p****!
Two NYPD beaten and kicked by a group of migrants. Five arrested and released and they were not required to post bail even though they reportedly had no fixed addresses. I have to wonder if these people will ever show up for a trial. When Lindsay Graham made the comment that “our country is full” one poster stated that Mr . Graham was “standing in the way of progress.” I must say that I am having difficulty understanding such logic. Could it be that Mr Graham is a Trump supporter.? Shocking!
Recently I again watched one of my all time favorite western movie “McLintock” starring John Wayne. Also starring in the movie was Strother Martin who played territorial Indian agent Agard. A government appointed nobody who was task with monitoring the activities of Indians in the territory. He possessed highly exaggerated self importance and was basically respected by no one. In actuality he was a weak, ineffective puppet of the government. Basically a government yes man. While watching the movie I started thinking. Who in present day events does he remind me of? Then it hit me. Home Land Security head Mayorkas to the letter. A yes man puppet appointed by a sleazy administration. Kind of an interesting but scary parallel actually.
OYE,
I may have to watch that again. Though, I would apply the label ‘collaborator’ before some yes man. The bigger crime may be all the other collaborators as well. The case in NY you referenced earlier… saw a post it is believed those poor, migrant children hopped a bus to California. I suppose they will not make their court date.
I would lament, but for CNN delivering the punch line for this administration. In a segment the propagandists were asking their legal advisor, I guess since I just saw the clip, about the poor, migrant children coming up from Florida to commit crimes in NY and then returning. The question was why these poor, migrant children just did not remain in Florida to commit crimes. The response was unexpected, probably off script, and certainly in conflict with the narrative…I’ll paraphrase, ‘well, in Florida they would get arrested…’ Yep. Elect criminals to run the criminal justice system, do not be surprised the criminals know where to go. Anyone remaining in NY admits to enjoying being a victim. Anyone continuing to elect these people deserves everything they get. Sad really.
“Banner analysis: Homicides and shootings are trending further down in 2024”
https://www.thebaltimorebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/baltimore-homicides-shootings-decline-january-VKLF672ZK5DPDGAJVLG5P6QXQM/
This is a good beginning for 2024. It will be interesting to see if ‘data-driven’ programs, like GVRS, CItiStat and DDACTS will continue to reduce crime, especially the homicides and shootings in Baltimore.
“Carroll lawyer says Trump stormed out of deposition because his team agreed to feed her lunch”
https://thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/4444181-carroll-lawyer-trump-deposition-lunch/
Trump is such a mean-spirited, petty man! He is a national embarrassment!
I watched an interesting statement made by New York Mayor Adams in response to a statement made by rapper 50 cent regarding the issuance of debit or money cards to illegals. The program reportedly utilizes over 50 million dollars of tax payer money.
50 cent suggested that these actions made by the current administration might make him consider voting for Mr Trump.
Mayor Adams suggested that 50 cent should consider the benefits to the city from the issuance of cash cards. He stated that the cards would be used by the illegals to make purchases in the city potentially boosting the economy.
With all due respect to the Mayor it appears he might not be seeing the full or broader picture. First of all tax payers are responsible for the funding of the cards. Tax dollars that could be used for the betterment of legal citizens to include housing, educational, and public safety concerns. Does allowing illegals to make purchases to “boost the local economy” offset the other exorbitant costs being incurred by the illegal migrant influx, of course it doesn’t. Sadly it goes back to the old saying “figures don’t lie, liars figure” .
What I find somewhat disturbing is either the nativity or apathy displayed by the Mayor regarding his attempt to rationalize the handling of the illegal situation. I’m not even going to go to the Time Square incidents where police officers were assaulted. The cost to the city due to the illegals housing, food, crime , money cards, etc. will be astronomical. What I personally have a problem with is the naivety displayed by the Mayor regarding the cash cards. Any cop, and Mr Adams was an NYPD Captain, who spent any time on the street certainly should be familiar the abuse of food stamps , EBT, and other government issued money cards. All too often the points or purchasing ability are sold for pennies on the dollar to facilitate illegal drug purchases. I realize that folks on the Left come up with these policies and practices to “conceptually “ make a situation better but all too often their well intended ideas are abused. Unfortunately more people need to OPEN their eyes and see what is some times the real picture.
“Senate Republicans knife bipartisan border security bill, declaring it dead”
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/congress/senate-republicans-knife-bipartisan-border-security-bill-declaring-dea-rcna137572
Yet again, the legislative branch of our government has failed us. Our political leaders have lost the ability to come together, compromise and make things better. We are watching our country go down the tubes in real time!
Hi Bob,
Good grief. Have you bothered to read the bill? Have you seen what is in it? Have you seen how much potential waste, fraud, and abuse there is in it?
You know it is packed with grift when Schumer threatens to send kids to die in a foreign land.
Putin is a monster. He needs to be threatened with nukes and fighter jets as much as Joe Biden likes to threaten Americans with those weapons.
Keep this in mind. While Putin was massing at the border to invade Ukraine, Biden was signing executive order after executive order to shutter domestic energy and that shot prices through the roof (remember that ‘transitory’ effect that was then shifted to Putin after the invasion?) and open the border.
I would advocate that bill only after everyone who voted in favor of it spent 45 days alongside the Ukrainian soldiers who are fighting. Yes, put down the plow and pick up the ‘musket’. Put everything of value on the line before threatening to put other peoples’ kids there. I’m sick of these people.
Answer these:
-Do you think it is a good idea for Schumer to threaten Americans to die in Ukraine?
-Do you think throwing another $60B into that mess on the heels of $40M gone missing into the pockets of officials is a good idea?
-Do you like how Biden repeatedly threatens to use nukes and fighter jets on the American people?
You know I am an old man and I I don’t bring my old game to the table but just once I would like to lower myself to the mentality of the Left and wear Stephen Colbert out. What a little bitch.