Sandbox - 8oct19

[On the face of it I am not in favor of withdrawing US troops from Syria, especially viz the Kurds.  My own long-stated Rebane Doctrine is that the US must continue its role as the world's white hat policeman (hegemon) using responses and methods that will evolve with needs and time.  But before we continue hyper-ventilating on the withdrawal, can someone cite the exact parameters of Trump's withdrawal announcement - e.g. is it more than pulling a few tens of troops back from the 20-mile buffer zone?  gjr]

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[Bill Tozer]

For those of you who follow the Michael Flynn case:

“The timing of the Italy trip, Powell’s motion, and her assertion that the government only recently came into possession of Mifsud’s two smartphones, all suggest Barr and Durham returned stateside with the evidence—something a serious investigation into potential Russia collusion back in 2016 would have already looked at.

“It would be an impossibility for our government to cordially obtain Mifsud’s smartphones if he were truly a Russian agent. If he were, he’d not hand over his smartphones to the United States or allow the Italian government to do so.”

https://thefederalist.com/2019/10/17/why-it-matters-that-sidney-powell-wants-data-from-joseph-mifsuds-smartphones/

That Sidney Powell is one sharp anti-corruption-in-government cookie. And Margot Cleveland is one sharp legal analyst.

[Bill Tozer]

Don’t Be Surprised If Trump Is Never Impeached
An impeachment that seemed inevitable a few days ago is looking more and more like it may never happen.

“The bottom line is this. Once the gavel falls on an actual impeachment, the House, the only chamber the Democrats hold, becomes irrelevant. That is a political disaster, and it is why the Democrats are still very unlikely to actually pull that trigger.”

https://thefederalist.com/2019/10/17/dont-be-surprised-if-trump-is-never-impeached/

[Jig Wiggly]

From Trump's buddy

Mocking American war heroes, betraying allies, joking about kids fighting as kids are dying, and willfully fueling impeachment… this has been Trump's worst week and he only has himself to blame

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-7588483/PIERS-MORGAN-President-Trumps-worst-week-blame.html

[Don Bessee]

Oh come on that's for the little people we are the ruling elites now get out of the way I am late for the airport! -

https://www.breitbart.com/environment/2019/10/18/green-new-deal-update-democrats-spend-big-on-private-flights/

;-)

[2ndchancebill@comcast.nel]

Todd was right. Granny is off her meds again. There’s a Russian under her bed.

https://pjmedia.com/vodkapundit/hillary-clinton-claims-tulsi-gabbard-jill-stein-are-russian-tools/

[Walt]

I'm pretty damned sure the usual Lefties will find what Hillary and crew did, perfectly acceptable.
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/10/18/clinton-email-probe-state-department-finds-38-people-committed-violations/
"A Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) review of Clinton’s server found over 100 emails contained classified information, including 65 emails deemed “Secret” and 22 considered “Top Secret.” In addition, 2,093 emails, which were not labeled classified, were retroactively classified by the State Department.

Several experts have argued Clinton broke multiple laws, including 18 U.S. Code § 1924, which forbids “unauthorized removal and retention of classified documents or material.”

Yet, the FBI ruled in July 2016 that Clinton did not commit any crimes, despite characterizing her private email usage as “reckless.” Then-FBI Director James Comey infamously drafted a statement exonerating Clinton prior to the investigation’s completion.

Department of Justice Inspector General Michael Horowitz issued a stinging rebuke of the FBI’s handling of the investigation in June 2018, writing that Comey’s conduct during the probe as “insubordinate.” "

[Jesus Nazarino]

There are rumors floating around that the Russians election hackers are seeking to install Gabbard as a 3rd party candidate to siphon votes away from the democratic candidate whoever it may be and insure that Putin's lackey, Trump, get s reelected.

[George Rebane]

JesusN 536pm - were you to consume more complete and accurate news sources, you’d know by now that it was Hillary that not only started the rumors but has flat out accused Gabbard of being a Russian agent.

[Walt]

No "rumors",, just Hildabeast.
Hillary can always hire a guy named Steel to look into that.
Now did She who lies through teeth, put Hillary up to that?

[Walt]

Here ya' go folks,, the new water conservation idea.
https://summit.news/2019/10/17/norwegians-told-to-pee-in-the-shower-to-save-water/

[Walt]

The BEST hotels dot com commercial ever. Capt. Obvious NAILS it.
https://www.ispot.tv/ad/oQZX/hotels-com-another-vacation

[Jig Wiggly]

No worries Walt 6:21, for someone who doesn't shower; and soap is a four letter word . . . as are Walt and Todd.

[Bill Tozer]

Why the Left hates Tulsi Gabbard. No need to ask why, just add her to the haters’ list of things they hate. It grows longer by the hour.

https://patriotpost.us/articles/66207-why-they-hate-tulsi-gabbard-2019-10-18?fbclid=IwAR0ljauSVueGKIgznVYTmUQmRDWKQLmbJbSdWE-l1jnuk506wSUQKetzOpA

[Todd Juvinall]

Jig Wiggly | 18 October 2019 at 06:37 PM
Walt this troll is spying in our showers! These trolls are all pervs. LOL!

[Todd Juvinall]

Tulsi is not my candidate but it sure shows how deceitful Hillary and her disciples are. I bet Paul Emery sent Hillary an email chastising her for saying such terrible things to a veteran like Tulsi. What about it Paul, you love Hillary yet she disses and calls a vet a traitor. Ket's see you continuing outrage about that. Or are you just a pussy?

[Walt]

That's jiggered for ya'. speaking from experience? Kinda hard to get to the shower without the caregiver spraying WD40 on the door jams to squeeze you through?

So you were the one that the 911 call was for. Someone thought they smelled a dead body during the power outage. Just a false alarm.

[Paul Emery]

Wow Moscow Mitch is turning on Trump. The gusher has begun. Trump is such an idiot he won't know what hit him

"“The combination of a U.S. pullback and the escalating Turkish-Kurdish hostilities is creating a strategic nightmare for our country. Even if the five-day cease-fire announced Thursday holds, events of the past week have set back the United States’ campaign against the Islamic State and other terrorists. Unless halted, our retreat will invite the brutal Assad regime in Syria and its Iranian backers to expand their influence. And we are ignoring Russia’s efforts to leverage its increasingly dominant position in Syria to amass power and influence throughout the Middle East and beyond,” McConnell explained."

https://www.rawstory.com/2019/10/moscow-mitch-mcconnell-rips-trump-for-grave-strategic-mistake-in-blistering-washington-post-op-ed/

[Paul Emery]

Didn't vote for Hillary or her punk Husband. Who did you vote for in the last election Todd?

[Walt]

Ya Paul, we know you voted for the one trick pony dope smoker.
That worked out swell,,, didn't it?

And rawstory again? Tough day? Where would you like Trump to start the next war Emery? N.K.? Want Trump to take out the fat kid, now that your all pro war now?

Seems those in Texas last night in that packed stadium, and packed parking lots agreed with Trump on the troop pullout.
The loudest cheering of the whole night.

[Walt]

Brother Bill. don't forget the BBQ fun at the park tomorrow.
Come track me down.

[Todd Juvinall]

WOW! Paul Emery thinks we believe he did not vote for Clinton. What a hoot!

[fish]

Posted by: Paul Emery | 18 October 2019 at 07:37 PM

Didn't vote for Hillary or her punk Husband.

Yeah Todd! Punch didn’t vote for Hillary or her punk Husband......wait.....wut?

[Paul Emery]

John Kasich represents the soul of he Republican Party:

On Friday afternoon, former Ohio Governor John Kasich came out in favor of impeaching President Donald Trump. Kasich cited the ongoing controversy that the president had threatened to withhold aid from the President of Ukraine in exchange for dirt on Joe Biden, his Democratic rival.

“I do not take this lightly,” Kasich said. “The last 24 hours has led me to review all of this,” he said, in calling for an impeachment inquiry."

https://www.rawstory.com/2019/10/republican-john-kasich-comes-out-in-favor-of-trumps-impeachment/

[Walt]

"John Kasich represents the soul of he Republican Party:"
Says who Emery? Have another hit of Nevada City's finest dope.

[Paul Emery]

Walt

You don't for a minute think Trump represents the soul of the Republican Party do you?

[Walt]

Emery. You don't think for a minute a Commiecrat will win against Trump do you?
Name that Proggy.

[Gregory]

Paul, what gives you the idea that Kasich of all people would represent the soul of the GOP?
He was roundly defeated by Trump in 2016 and now, termed out of office he'd be unemployed were it not for the checks he gets from CNN.

I lost what respect I had for Kasich when I heard him berate a young politician for not believing enough in a deity... calling him stupid. No, that's the sort of forced religion that keeps me from being a Republican. Or a Democrat.

[Paul Emery]

Kasich is one of the last Reagan Republicans Gregory. Do you think for a minute that Reagan would be accepted by Trump and his mob?

[Gregory]

Do you ever think for a whole minute about anything, Punch?

There is no position called "soul of the XXX Party" and it's for damn sure if there was, it wouldn't be appointed by someone who hates the GOP. Like you.

[fish]

Posted by: Paul Emery | 19 October 2019 at 12:02 AM

Paul.....you really shouldn’t comment on politics any more. You have absolutely no idea what you are talking about.

[Todd Juvinall]

With 92% favorable from the R party voters, I would say Trump is doing pretty darn good. And since when did Paul Emery know anything about "souls"? Druids rip the living hearts out of virgins on the boulders of the river.

[Walt]

Emery was clearly drinking that cheap crap filtered though sheep dung last night.(That's as close to being Celtic as he will get)

[Walt]

This lunatic witch looks like she's from Nevada City.
https://dailycaller.com/2019/10/19/rand-paul-confronted-california-restaurant/

[Gregory]

New Yorkers.

[Todd Juvinall]

My response to the BS column of the Union Editorial Board today.
"Politics is said to be war without bloodshed. And having been involved for forty years I can certainly agree. I have been attacked, screamed at, had my car brakes drained and had numerous death threats over the years for being a vocal conservative. My kids were treated unfairly in schools here and the left tried to destroy me and my business. So I have some experience in being the recipient of leftwing attacks. All that time I tried to be the diplomat But they would have none of it. Oust me from the county or else. So yes, the discourse has always been pretty course. But then I decided to return fire and not take the attacks anymore. So has most R's and conservatives. And we see all hell breaking loose. But it can end. Just tell the left to stop all the lies and claims against innocent people in our country.

But we know that won't happen. As long as they make outrageous statements that you print in articles, this kind of discourse will continue. The press is right in the middle of all this. But like all media you deny your own responsibility. I say clean up your acts first and it will stop over time."

[Biguns]

,,,It is official,,,Hillary is as bat shit crazy as Trumpski,,,both go nutty for conspiracy theories.

https://pjmedia.com/vodkapundit/hillary-clinton-claims-tulsi-gabbard-jill-stein-are-russian-tools/