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Looking Beyond the Circus
Author: BobR
Date: 06/08/2017 13:13:19
Yesterday was the warm-up act, the opening band for the Big Show. Some were disappointed with the lack of revelations from Coats and Rogers (which sounds like a 70s folk duo), but there were plenty of things NOT said that indicate trouble in paradise. Today, though is what everyone has been waiting for: an unrestrained-by-his-job Comey testifying before Congress. The country as a whole - but DC in particular - is getting ready for it's big wonkgasm.
I suspect a lot of folks will be disappointed, because the only thing Comey will be able to testify to is obstruction of justice by tRump (which should be enough to get him impeached). Most of the Russia-related details will likely still be considered classified, and will have to be relegated to a secure meeting.
Representative Al Green (D-TX) (yes, that's his real name) has already begun the process of drafting a resolution for impeachment, and the testimony today should help support the request. Whether Republicans go along with it, remains to be seen.
In the meantime, other news bits may not be getting the attention they deserve. One of them was highlighted in yesterday's blog when the lesser son of tRump (Eric) declared Dems as less than human. Perhaps he should look in the mirror, because he and his father literally stole money meant for children dying of cancer:
Sound familiar? It's the same scam tRump runs when he eats dinner at his own restaurants as president. Eric Trump holds fundraisers at his dad's properties, then charges top dollar to the charity for the use of the properties. And he calls US less than human??
Not related to tRump, but just as deplorable is a comment made by Karen Handel ( R ) during a debate with John Ossoff (D) for Georgia's 6th District congressional seat. John Ossoff stated he was in favor of increasing the minimum wage over time until it became a "livable wage". Karen Handel stated that she does not support a livable wage:
These two stories flying a bit under the radar are very illustrative of the Republican mindset. Screw the sick, screw the working poor (who generally work more than 40 hrs/wk just to stay above water)... I've got mine and I want more. These are the people who hate laws and regulations that keep us from regressing back 100 years to "The Jungle" of Upton Sinclair.
Here's hoping Comey's testimony today starts the ball rolling to unravel these monsters' hold on our government.
I suspect a lot of folks will be disappointed, because the only thing Comey will be able to testify to is obstruction of justice by tRump (which should be enough to get him impeached). Most of the Russia-related details will likely still be considered classified, and will have to be relegated to a secure meeting.
Representative Al Green (D-TX) (yes, that's his real name) has already begun the process of drafting a resolution for impeachment, and the testimony today should help support the request. Whether Republicans go along with it, remains to be seen.
In the meantime, other news bits may not be getting the attention they deserve. One of them was highlighted in yesterday's blog when the lesser son of tRump (Eric) declared Dems as less than human. Perhaps he should look in the mirror, because he and his father literally stole money meant for children dying of cancer:
... the Eric Trump Foundation, has been funneling donations -- from donors who believed the money was going to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital -- to the Trump Organization by paying high sums for use of Trump properties during fundraisers and re-donating some funds to charities friendly with Trump interests.
Sound familiar? It's the same scam tRump runs when he eats dinner at his own restaurants as president. Eric Trump holds fundraisers at his dad's properties, then charges top dollar to the charity for the use of the properties. And he calls US less than human??
Not related to tRump, but just as deplorable is a comment made by Karen Handel ( R ) during a debate with John Ossoff (D) for Georgia's 6th District congressional seat. John Ossoff stated he was in favor of increasing the minimum wage over time until it became a "livable wage". Karen Handel stated that she does not support a livable wage:
Ossoff, who came just shy of receiving enough votes in the April primary to avoid a June 20 runoff against Handel, said he does — that “the minimum wage should be a living wage.â€
“Look, if somebody’s working a 40-hour workweek, they deserve the kind of standard of living that Americans expect,†Ossoff said. “That’s part of the American dream, and there are too many folks having trouble making ends meet.â€
Handel followed up by saying the issue is “an example of the fundamental difference between a liberal and a conservative.â€
“I do not support a livable wage,†she said...
[...]
The minimum livable wage for a single adult in the three counties that make up Georgia’s 6th District is $12.01 per hour, according to MIT’s Living Wage Calculator.
These two stories flying a bit under the radar are very illustrative of the Republican mindset. Screw the sick, screw the working poor (who generally work more than 40 hrs/wk just to stay above water)... I've got mine and I want more. These are the people who hate laws and regulations that keep us from regressing back 100 years to "The Jungle" of Upton Sinclair.
Here's hoping Comey's testimony today starts the ball rolling to unravel these monsters' hold on our government.
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Comment by 
wickedpam on 06/08/2017 13:25:22
wickedpam on 06/08/2017 13:25:22
Morning 
I am so trying not to put all my eggs in the Comey basket, don't want to be disappointed if (when?) tRump slips out of it all again.
I am so trying not to put all my eggs in the Comey basket, don't want to be disappointed if (when?) tRump slips out of it all again.
Comment by 
Raine on 06/08/2017 13:25:46
Raine on 06/08/2017 13:25:46
Good Morning! 
Comment by 
Scoopster on 06/08/2017 13:39:00
Scoopster on 06/08/2017 13:39:00
Mornin' all. And now for something completely different. 
Comment by 
velveeta jones on 06/08/2017 13:41:59
velveeta jones on 06/08/2017 13:41:59
Coffee (or Covfefe) poured. check
dog walked. check.
computer charged. check.
pizza delivery on speed dial. check.
Comfy pj pants on. check.
dog walked. check.
computer charged. check.
pizza delivery on speed dial. check.
Comfy pj pants on. check.
Comment by Raine on 06/08/2017 13:45:19
Raine on 06/08/2017 13:45:19
Comment by Raine on 06/08/2017 13:45:48
Hi Vel!
Raine on 06/08/2017 13:45:48
Quote by velveeta jones:
Coffee (or Covfefe) poured. check
dog walked. check.
computer charged. check.
pizza delivery on speed dial. check.
Comfy pj pants on. check.
Comment by 
Mondobubba on 06/08/2017 13:46:51
In all seriousness, this is a pivotal election for the UK. But wow, that is the least slick ad ever.
Mondobubba on 06/08/2017 13:46:51
Quote by Scoopster:
Mornin' all. And now for something completely different.
In all seriousness, this is a pivotal election for the UK. But wow, that is the least slick ad ever.
Comment by Scoopster on 06/08/2017 13:53:34
My immediate reaction was 'I've seen grade school video productions that were done better".
Scoopster on 06/08/2017 13:53:34
Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Scoopster:
Mornin' all. And now for something completely different.
In all seriousness, this is a pivotal election for the UK. But wow, that is the least slick ad ever.
My immediate reaction was 'I've seen grade school video productions that were done better".
Comment by Mondobubba on 06/08/2017 14:01:47
Pretty much my reaction.
Mondobubba on 06/08/2017 14:01:47
Quote by Scoopster:Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Scoopster:
Mornin' all. And now for something completely different.
In all seriousness, this is a pivotal election for the UK. But wow, that is the least slick ad ever.
My immediate reaction was 'I've seen grade school video productions that were done better".
Pretty much my reaction.
Comment by Mondobubba on 06/08/2017 14:02:02
Mondobubba on 06/08/2017 14:02:02
So, let the day drinking commence!
Comment by Scoopster on 06/08/2017 14:03:03
Scoopster on 06/08/2017 14:03:03
Looks like the hearing stream is up & running.
Comment by Raine on 06/08/2017 14:04:45
he is seated.
here we go.
Raine on 06/08/2017 14:04:45
Quote by Scoopster:
Looks like the hearing stream is up & running.
he is seated.
here we go.
Comment by Raine on 06/08/2017 14:07:08
DC is so nerdy, I love it.
Raine on 06/08/2017 14:07:08
Quote by Mondobubba:
So, let the day drinking commence!
Comment by Mondobubba on 06/08/2017 14:09:07
Mondobubba on 06/08/2017 14:09:07
:minor teeth gnashing: Since my job involved listening to phone calls, I can't listen to Comey. 
Comment by Scoopster on 06/08/2017 14:09:53
Scoopster on 06/08/2017 14:09:53
Burr is already making talking point shots at him...
Comment by Mondobubba on 06/08/2017 14:11:27
White Russian anyone?
Mondobubba on 06/08/2017 14:11:27
Comment by velveeta jones on 06/08/2017 14:12:38
velveeta jones on 06/08/2017 14:12:38
I like Mark Warner. Richard Burr, not so much. Be careful ya'll, Burr is a distant relation of the Burr that killed Hamilton!
Comment by Raine on 06/08/2017 14:16:22
well played!
Raine on 06/08/2017 14:16:22
Quote by Mondobubba:White Russian anyone?
well played!
Comment by Raine on 06/08/2017 14:17:20
I still believe Burr should have recused himself.
Raine on 06/08/2017 14:17:20
Quote by velveeta jones:
I like Mark Warner. Richard Burr, not so much. Be careful ya'll, Burr is a distant relation of the Burr that killed Hamilton!
I still believe Burr should have recused himself.
Comment by velveeta jones on 06/08/2017 14:19:53
velveeta jones on 06/08/2017 14:19:53
TRUMP TRAIN ..... ALL ABOARD!
Comment by 
BobR on 06/08/2017 14:22:59
I had whiplash going from the dry delivery to the dancehall song at the end
BobR on 06/08/2017 14:22:59
Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Scoopster:Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Scoopster:
Mornin' all. And now for something completely different.
In all seriousness, this is a pivotal election for the UK. But wow, that is the least slick ad ever.
My immediate reaction was 'I've seen grade school video productions that were done better".
Pretty much my reaction.
I had whiplash going from the dry delivery to the dancehall song at the end
Comment by Raine on 06/08/2017 14:23:42
Raine on 06/08/2017 14:23:42
DC nerdness:
Posted outside of Shaw's Tavern in line ahead of Comey hearing... pic.twitter.com/WOqblRrmjD
— Ryan Struyk (@ryanstruyk) June 8, 2017
Comment by BobR on 06/08/2017 14:24:48
A bus in Denmark
BobR on 06/08/2017 14:24:48
Quote by velveeta jones:
TRUMP TRAIN ..... ALL ABOARD!
A bus in Denmark
Comment by Mondobubba on 06/08/2017 14:27:04
Memo
To: all people standing for election as a Tory
From: Party HQ,
Here is the tag to any ads you will be running prior to the election on 8/6/17. Don't make us look bad.
Mondobubba on 06/08/2017 14:27:04
Quote by BobR:Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Scoopster:Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Scoopster:
Mornin' all. And now for something completely different.
In all seriousness, this is a pivotal election for the UK. But wow, that is the least slick ad ever.
My immediate reaction was 'I've seen grade school video productions that were done better".
Pretty much my reaction.
I had whiplash going from the dry delivery to the dancehall song at the end
Memo
To: all people standing for election as a Tory
From: Party HQ,
Here is the tag to any ads you will be running prior to the election on 8/6/17. Don't make us look bad.
Comment by velveeta jones on 06/08/2017 14:29:52
velveeta jones on 06/08/2017 14:29:52
As far as I'm concerned, Hillary is president. "No doubt" Russia hacked us.....
FT.
FT.
Comment by Mondobubba on 06/08/2017 14:29:56
Mondobubba on 06/08/2017 14:29:56
I think his staff has taken Cheetolini's phone away. Both accounts are dead.
Comment by velveeta jones on 06/08/2017 14:33:19
He's lawyers have taken him out to play golf, and told them the hearing was moved to tomorrow due to rain.
velveeta jones on 06/08/2017 14:33:19
Quote by Mondobubba:
I think his staff has taken Cheetolini's phone away. Both accounts are dead.
He's lawyers have taken him out to play golf, and told them the hearing was moved to tomorrow due to rain.
Comment by velveeta jones on 06/08/2017 14:35:04
velveeta jones on 06/08/2017 14:35:04
Or maybe they told him it was gonna start on Pacific time not Eastern time and he'll turn in at 1pm.
Comment by 
livingonli on 06/08/2017 14:42:21
livingonli on 06/08/2017 14:42:21
Momma has the hearing on, although they have to break for commercials on the radio.
Comment by Raine on 06/08/2017 14:46:36
.
Raine on 06/08/2017 14:46:36
Quote by velveeta jones:Quote by Mondobubba:
I think his staff has taken Cheetolini's phone away. Both accounts are dead.
He's lawyers have taken him out to play golf, and told them the hearing was moved to tomorrow due to rain.
Comment by Raine on 06/08/2017 14:48:23
Raine on 06/08/2017 14:48:23
This is pretty amazing so far.
Comment by Mondobubba on 06/08/2017 14:49:13
Vel, I have missed your scathing comments!
Mondobubba on 06/08/2017 14:49:13
Quote by velveeta jones:Quote by Mondobubba:
I think his staff has taken Cheetolini's phone away. Both accounts are dead.
He's lawyers have taken him out to play golf, and told them the hearing was moved to tomorrow due to rain.
Vel, I have missed your scathing comments!
Comment by 
trojanrabbit on 06/08/2017 14:50:12
trojanrabbit on 06/08/2017 14:50:12
Who's up now? Only have CNN audio.
Comment by BobR on 06/08/2017 14:52:57
BobR on 06/08/2017 14:52:57
Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by velveeta jones:Quote by Mondobubba:
I think his staff has taken Cheetolini's phone away. Both accounts are dead.
He's lawyers have taken him out to play golf, and told them the hearing was moved to tomorrow due to rain.
Vel, I have missed your scathing comments!
Comment by Raine on 06/08/2017 14:53:42
Raine on 06/08/2017 14:53:42
*hoped* Risch is dancing with words.
Comey is a better dancer.
Comey is a better dancer.
Comment by Raine on 06/08/2017 14:54:10
feinstein followed Risch
Raine on 06/08/2017 14:54:10
Quote by trojanrabbit:
Who's up now? Only have CNN audio.
feinstein followed Risch
Comment by BobR on 06/08/2017 14:54:38
BobR on 06/08/2017 14:54:38
really "you don't know of anyone who has been charged with hoping for something?"
Comment by Raine on 06/08/2017 14:58:13
Raine on 06/08/2017 14:58:13
that was an amazing answer about beeing stunned -- that is what Trump does to everyone.
Comment by Raine on 06/08/2017 14:58:32
That was really transparent.
Raine on 06/08/2017 14:58:32
Quote by BobR:
really "you don't know of anyone who has been charged with hoping for something?"
Comment by trojanrabbit on 06/08/2017 15:01:11
trojanrabbit on 06/08/2017 15:01:11
Wi-fi here got switched yesterday from the old corporate system to the new "Lighting" system. Of course, even though the new channels show up, there's no way to log in.
So I'm slamming my data allotment listening to CNN. My usual way of monitoring fark.com is blocked. Can only get here.
pbbbbbbbbbt
So I'm slamming my data allotment listening to CNN. My usual way of monitoring fark.com is blocked. Can only get here.
pbbbbbbbbbt
Comment by BobR on 06/08/2017 15:09:02
BobR on 06/08/2017 15:09:02
and Rubio shows his ass
Comment by velveeta jones on 06/08/2017 15:11:31
velveeta jones on 06/08/2017 15:11:31
Quote by BobR:
and Rubio shows his ass
Comment by BobR on 06/08/2017 15:12:57
BobR on 06/08/2017 15:12:57
ooOOoo - Comey just sideways acknowledged that Sessions is under investigation related to Russia
Comment by Raine on 06/08/2017 15:12:57
Raine on 06/08/2017 15:12:57
Sessions IDS* .
(in deep shit)
(in deep shit)
Comment by Raine on 06/08/2017 15:13:18
Raine on 06/08/2017 15:13:18
Quote by velveeta jones:Quote by BobR:
and Rubio shows his ass
Comment by BobR on 06/08/2017 15:13:41
Even if I was into butt plugs, I don't think I could stick that in my ass
BobR on 06/08/2017 15:13:41
Quote by velveeta jones:Quote by BobR:
and Rubio shows his ass
Even if I was into butt plugs, I don't think I could stick that in my ass
Comment by livingonli on 06/08/2017 15:19:10
livingonli on 06/08/2017 15:19:10
That butt plug might flip flop in your ass. Wind it up and it drinks water.
Comment by velveeta jones on 06/08/2017 15:21:36
velveeta jones on 06/08/2017 15:21:36
I sooooo wish that Collins would say, "is the salacious material that you refer to the rumor that the president had Russian hookers peeing on him?"
Comment by velveeta jones on 06/08/2017 15:22:29
Is that not what its supposed to do?
=))
velveeta jones on 06/08/2017 15:22:29
Quote by livingonli:
That butt plug might flip flop in your ass. Wind it up and it drinks water.
Is that not what its supposed to do?
=))
Comment by Mondobubba on 06/08/2017 15:25:11
Oh dear, what did my junior senator do now? Show that he is a craven partisan hack yet again? Did he drop to a lower level of hackery?
Mondobubba on 06/08/2017 15:25:11
Quote by BobR:
and Rubio shows his ass
Oh dear, what did my junior senator do now? Show that he is a craven partisan hack yet again? Did he drop to a lower level of hackery?
Comment by Raine on 06/08/2017 15:25:22
Raine on 06/08/2017 15:25:22
Woah! Comey won;t reveal the friend's name.
Comment by Raine on 06/08/2017 15:25:57
.
Raine on 06/08/2017 15:25:57
Quote by velveeta jones:
I sooooo wish that Collins would say, "is the salacious material that you refer to the rumor that the president had Russian hookers peeing on him?"
Comment by Raine on 06/08/2017 15:28:39
Raine on 06/08/2017 15:28:39
Heinrich: Ever talk to Obama?
— Eric Garland (@ericgarland) June 8, 2017
Comey: Yeah, we talked race and policing and I didn't have to write CYA meetings because he's not a freak.
Comment by livingonli on 06/08/2017 15:36:40
livingonli on 06/08/2017 15:36:40
And even Univision is televising the hearings.
Comment by velveeta jones on 06/08/2017 15:38:51
his feed is EPIC!
velveeta jones on 06/08/2017 15:38:51
Quote by Raine:Heinrich: Ever talk to Obama?
— Eric Garland (@ericgarland) June 8, 2017
Comey: Yeah, we talked race and policing and I didn't have to write CYA meetings because he's not a freak.
his feed is EPIC!
Comment by Scoopster on 06/08/2017 15:43:15
Scoopster on 06/08/2017 15:43:15
Oh Comey.. you broke a dinner date with your wife for this guy? Talk about in the doghouse..
Comment by BobR on 06/08/2017 15:54:59
BobR on 06/08/2017 15:54:59
FYI - the word "Matter" is lawyer-speak for "case", or more specifically, a thing that a lawyer and their client are working on
Comment by Raine on 06/08/2017 15:55:14
I love that dude!
Raine on 06/08/2017 15:55:14
Quote by velveeta jones:Quote by Raine:Heinrich: Ever talk to Obama?
— Eric Garland (@ericgarland) June 8, 2017
Comey: Yeah, we talked race and policing and I didn't have to write CYA meetings because he's not a freak.
his feed is EPIC!
Comment by BobR on 06/08/2017 15:56:25
So calling it a "Matter" rather than an investigation seems to make it even more intensive.
BobR on 06/08/2017 15:56:25
Quote by BobR:
FYI - the word "Matter" is lawyer-speak for "case", or more specifically, a thing that a lawyer and their client are working on
So calling it a "Matter" rather than an investigation seems to make it even more intensive.
Comment by Scoopster on 06/08/2017 15:57:47
Scoopster on 06/08/2017 15:57:47
Comey's mini-speech right now about Russia's motives for interfering is amazing.
Comment by Raine on 06/08/2017 16:07:10
That gave me chills!
Raine on 06/08/2017 16:07:10
Quote by Scoopster:
Comey's mini-speech right now about Russia's motives for interfering is amazing.
That gave me chills!
Comment by Raine on 06/08/2017 16:07:32
Raine on 06/08/2017 16:07:32
Quote by BobR:Quote by BobR:
FYI - the word "Matter" is lawyer-speak for "case", or more specifically, a thing that a lawyer and their client are working on
So calling it a "Matter" rather than an investigation seems to make it even more intensive.
Comment by Raine on 06/08/2017 16:07:54
Raine on 06/08/2017 16:07:54
Cotton is grandstanding -- he knows Comey can't answer the questions.
Comment by velveeta jones on 06/08/2017 16:10:19
velveeta jones on 06/08/2017 16:10:19
Tom Cotton: "I'm an asshole and I support whoever is the republican president so I'm going to ask you questions that make you sound like a partisan hack".
Comment by trojanrabbit on 06/08/2017 16:11:20
trojanrabbit on 06/08/2017 16:11:20
Wonder if Sen Harris will be told to hesh up again today?
Comment by Mondobubba on 06/08/2017 16:11:27
That effing tool.
Mondobubba on 06/08/2017 16:11:27
Quote by velveeta jones:
Tom Cotton: "I'm an asshole and I support whoever is the republican president so I'm going to ask you questions that make you sound like a partisan hack".
That effing tool.
Comment by trojanrabbit on 06/08/2017 16:11:50
Once Tehran Tom, always Tehran Tom
trojanrabbit on 06/08/2017 16:11:50
Quote by velveeta jones:
Tom Cotton: "I'm an asshole and I support whoever is the republican president so I'm going to ask you questions that make you sound like a partisan hack".
Once Tehran Tom, always Tehran Tom
Comment by Scoopster on 06/08/2017 16:14:58
Pshhh.. fuck that patronizing asshat who said that to her yesterday.
Scoopster on 06/08/2017 16:14:58
Quote by trojanrabbit:
Wonder if Sen Harris will be told to hesh up again today?
Pshhh.. fuck that patronizing asshat who said that to her yesterday.
Comment by trojanrabbit on 06/08/2017 16:19:20
trojanrabbit on 06/08/2017 16:19:20
Ah Senator Cornhole.....general asshole.
Comment by trojanrabbit on 06/08/2017 16:22:07
trojanrabbit on 06/08/2017 16:22:07
Hey Cornhole, WE'RE INVESTIGATING RUSSIA.
Comment by Scoopster on 06/08/2017 16:22:43
He's clearly making this bullshit up as he goes. You can tell by the pauses in his lame, off-topic questions.
Scoopster on 06/08/2017 16:22:43
Quote by trojanrabbit:
Ah Senator Cornhole.....general asshole.
He's clearly making this bullshit up as he goes. You can tell by the pauses in his lame, off-topic questions.
Comment by BobR on 06/08/2017 16:24:34
Ahm gonna be all folksy and homespun and use the passive voice to obscure that it was Republicans who conducted that little ol' email witch hunt...
BobR on 06/08/2017 16:24:34
Quote by Scoopster:Quote by trojanrabbit:
Ah Senator Cornhole.....general asshole.
He's clearly making this bullshit up as he goes. You can tell by the pauses in his lame, off-topic questions.
Ahm gonna be all folksy and homespun and use the passive voice to obscure that it was Republicans who conducted that little ol' email witch hunt...
Comment by 
TriSec on 06/08/2017 16:25:31
TriSec on 06/08/2017 16:25:31
Hi all.
Heading down the Cape for Woodbadge in about a half hour. Which means this is a Saturday blog if anyone is interested in posting anything.
Otherwise, I have my CDL, tour operator licenses in Boston and Cambridge, and was certified as having an "intelligent and smooth" tour by the operations manager.
I'm ready to roll Monday!
Heading down the Cape for Woodbadge in about a half hour. Which means this is a Saturday blog if anyone is interested in posting anything.
Otherwise, I have my CDL, tour operator licenses in Boston and Cambridge, and was certified as having an "intelligent and smooth" tour by the operations manager.
I'm ready to roll Monday!
Comment by Raine on 06/08/2017 16:32:39
Raine on 06/08/2017 16:32:39
again with the fucking emails! 
Comment by Scoopster on 06/08/2017 16:33:07
Scoopster on 06/08/2017 16:33:07
For fuck's sake.. even McCain is shoveling the off-topic bullshit today huh?
He really is a sad old man.
He really is a sad old man.
Comment by trojanrabbit on 06/08/2017 16:34:08
trojanrabbit on 06/08/2017 16:34:08
WAKE UP, McCAIN!!
Comment by BobR on 06/08/2017 16:35:05
BobR on 06/08/2017 16:35:05
McCain... 
Comment by livingonli on 06/08/2017 16:36:39
livingonli on 06/08/2017 16:36:39
The Republicans are just lying down and working to kiss tRump ass.
Comment by trojanrabbit on 06/08/2017 16:36:41
trojanrabbit on 06/08/2017 16:36:41
Because Twitler CONTINUES TO PUT HIS FOOT IN HIS MOUTH, you senile plane wrecker.
Comment by Raine on 06/08/2017 16:36:49
Raine on 06/08/2017 16:36:49
what the hell is McCain asking about?
Comment by livingonli on 06/08/2017 16:37:30
It's hard being senile and pathetic.
livingonli on 06/08/2017 16:37:30
Quote by trojanrabbit:
WAKE UP, McCAIN!!
It's hard being senile and pathetic.
Comment by Raine on 06/08/2017 16:38:20
Raine on 06/08/2017 16:38:20
MCCain hasn't been aroused since 1982
Comment by BobR on 06/08/2017 16:38:39
- brutal!
BobR on 06/08/2017 16:38:39
Quote by trojanrabbit:
Because Twitler CONTINUES TO PUT HIS FOOT IN HIS MOUTH, you senile plane wrecker.
- brutal!
Comment by Raine on 06/08/2017 16:38:41
Raine on 06/08/2017 16:38:41
look at the woman behind him.
Comment by 
Will in Chicago on 06/08/2017 16:40:50
Will in Chicago on 06/08/2017 16:40:50
Hello, bloggers!!
I am busy today, but I am listening to the testimony. I think that we are going to wish that we had a way to hear what will happen at the closed hearing.
Hmm, Trump is chaotic evil. Works for me.
Pence is lawful evil. Works for me.
Okay, back to work.
I am busy today, but I am listening to the testimony. I think that we are going to wish that we had a way to hear what will happen at the closed hearing.
Hmm, Trump is chaotic evil. Works for me.
Pence is lawful evil. Works for me.
Okay, back to work.
Comment by Scoopster on 06/08/2017 16:43:53
Scoopster on 06/08/2017 16:43:53
McCain: "Why haven't you concluded your investigation?"
Uhh.. HE DOESNT WORK FOR THE FBI ANYMORE!!!
Uhh.. HE DOESNT WORK FOR THE FBI ANYMORE!!!
Comment by Raine on 06/08/2017 16:49:10
that was so wierd.
Raine on 06/08/2017 16:49:10
Quote by Scoopster:
McCain: "Why haven't you concluded your investigation?"
Uhh.. HE DOESNT WORK FOR THE FBI ANYMORE!!!
that was so wierd.
Comment by Scoopster on 06/08/2017 16:54:49
Scoopster on 06/08/2017 16:54:49
"It's a double-standard that Comey reached a conclusion in closed Clinton email case, but not in ongoing Russia probe."
THE ONLY WAY THIS IS A DOUBLE STANDARD IS BECAUSE YOU'RE CREATING FALSE EQUIVALENCE BETWEEN TWO UNRELATED INVESTIGATIONS.
THE ONLY WAY THIS IS A DOUBLE STANDARD IS BECAUSE YOU'RE CREATING FALSE EQUIVALENCE BETWEEN TWO UNRELATED INVESTIGATIONS.
Comment by Mondobubba on 06/08/2017 16:55:56
Mondobubba on 06/08/2017 16:55:56
Meanwhile, in the UK...
Ah crap! No results will be known until around 6 pm Eastern.
Ah crap! No results will be known until around 6 pm Eastern.
Comment by livingonli on 06/08/2017 16:57:21
Polls are still open for another few hours even with the time difference.
livingonli on 06/08/2017 16:57:21
Quote by Mondobubba:
Meanwhile, in the UK...
Ah crap! No results will be known until around 6 pm Eastern.
Polls are still open for another few hours even with the time difference.
Comment by Raine on 06/08/2017 17:02:07
Onion belt and bumblebee nickles my friend!
I really think McCain knew there was nothing he could say.
Raine on 06/08/2017 17:02:07
Quote by Scoopster:
"It's a double-standard that Comey reached a conclusion in closed Clinton email case, but not in ongoing Russia probe."
THE ONLY WAY THIS IS A DOUBLE STANDARD IS BECAUSE YOU'RE CREATING FALSE EQUIVALENCE BETWEEN TWO UNRELATED INVESTIGATIONS.
Onion belt and bumblebee nickles my friend!
I really think McCain knew there was nothing he could say.
Comment by livingonli on 06/08/2017 17:04:30
McCain and Lindsey Graham have really folded like cheap suits.
livingonli on 06/08/2017 17:04:30
Quote by Raine:Quote by Scoopster:
"It's a double-standard that Comey reached a conclusion in closed Clinton email case, but not in ongoing Russia probe."
THE ONLY WAY THIS IS A DOUBLE STANDARD IS BECAUSE YOU'RE CREATING FALSE EQUIVALENCE BETWEEN TWO UNRELATED INVESTIGATIONS.
Onion belt and bumblebee nickles my friend!
I really think McCain knew there was nothing he could say.
McCain and Lindsey Graham have really folded like cheap suits.
Comment by Raine on 06/08/2017 17:05:42
Raine on 06/08/2017 17:05:42
Other senators' faces as McCain talks. pic.twitter.com/2x1nmRzbkQ
— Emma Loop (@LoopEmma) June 8, 2017
Comment by wickedpam on 06/08/2017 17:18:18
wickedpam on 06/08/2017 17:18:18
Looks like the GOP has been working the AHCA bill while everyone is watching Comey - bastards
Comment by wickedpam on 06/08/2017 17:36:06
wickedpam on 06/08/2017 17:36:06
Question - I have missed everything except what was on Steph's show - did Comey say anything about Lynch forcing Comey to change some narrative? That's a comment under wusa 9's fb thing about Comey missing a date night with his wife
Comment by Scoopster on 06/08/2017 17:41:36
Scoopster on 06/08/2017 17:41:36
oh lawdy...
Sigh. Ok, I'm a dumbass. Believe it or not, my kids & I were trying to convince my wife that "tentacle porn" existed. I tried to find...(1)
— Kurt Eichenwald (@kurteichenwald) June 8, 2017
Comment by Will in Chicago on 06/08/2017 18:10:39
In the end, the GOP is much like the Party in 1984. All that truly matters is power.
Will in Chicago on 06/08/2017 18:10:39
Quote by livingonli:Quote by Raine:Quote by Scoopster:
"It's a double-standard that Comey reached a conclusion in closed Clinton email case, but not in ongoing Russia probe."
THE ONLY WAY THIS IS A DOUBLE STANDARD IS BECAUSE YOU'RE CREATING FALSE EQUIVALENCE BETWEEN TWO UNRELATED INVESTIGATIONS.
Onion belt and bumblebee nickles my friend!
I really think McCain knew there was nothing he could say.
McCain and Lindsey Graham have really folded like cheap suits.
In the end, the GOP is much like the Party in 1984. All that truly matters is power.
Comment by Raine on 06/08/2017 18:12:34
bob explained it this way:
Raine on 06/08/2017 18:12:34
Quote by wickedpam:
Question - I have missed everything except what was on Steph's show - did Comey say anything about Lynch forcing Comey to change some narrative? That's a comment under wusa 9's fb thing about Comey missing a date night with his wife
bob explained it this way:
Quote by BobR:Quote by BobR:
FYI - the word "Matter" is lawyer-speak for "case", or more specifically, a thing that a lawyer and their client are working on
So calling it a "Matter" rather than an investigation seems to make it even more intensive.
Comment by Raine on 06/08/2017 18:13:31
They were talking about the Clinton Lynch tarmac meeting and then the Clinton email investigation
Raine on 06/08/2017 18:13:31
Quote by Raine:Quote by wickedpam:
Question - I have missed everything except what was on Steph's show - did Comey say anything about Lynch forcing Comey to change some narrative? That's a comment under wusa 9's fb thing about Comey missing a date night with his wife
bob explained it this way:Quote by BobR:Quote by BobR:
FYI - the word "Matter" is lawyer-speak for "case", or more specifically, a thing that a lawyer and their client are working on
So calling it a "Matter" rather than an investigation seems to make it even more intensive.
Comment by Raine on 06/08/2017 18:19:54
Raine on 06/08/2017 18:19:54
Trump truly screwed himself royally with his Lester Holt interview.
Comment by Raine on 06/08/2017 18:21:26
Kurt mentioned Hentai
So did Schindler. What am I missing -- why did they both bring this up?
Raine on 06/08/2017 18:21:26
Quote by Scoopster:
oh lawdy...Sigh. Ok, I'm a dumbass. Believe it or not, my kids & I were trying to convince my wife that "tentacle porn" existed. I tried to find...(1)
— Kurt Eichenwald (@kurteichenwald) June 8, 2017
So did Schindler. What am I missing -- why did they both bring this up?
Comment by Mondobubba on 06/08/2017 18:28:42
Bless his innocent heart.
Mondobubba on 06/08/2017 18:28:42
Quote by Scoopster:
oh lawdy...Sigh. Ok, I'm a dumbass. Believe it or not, my kids & I were trying to convince my wife that "tentacle porn" existed. I tried to find...(1)
— Kurt Eichenwald (@kurteichenwald) June 8, 2017
Bless his innocent heart.
Comment by Mondobubba on 06/08/2017 18:29:37
You know his Twitter feed is now jammed with images of "The Fisherman's Daughter."
Mondobubba on 06/08/2017 18:29:37
Quote by Scoopster:
oh lawdy...Sigh. Ok, I'm a dumbass. Believe it or not, my kids & I were trying to convince my wife that "tentacle porn" existed. I tried to find...(1)
— Kurt Eichenwald (@kurteichenwald) June 8, 2017
You know his Twitter feed is now jammed with images of "The Fisherman's Daughter."
Comment by Raine on 06/08/2017 18:38:37
Raine on 06/08/2017 18:38:37
Look I know I have typo issues -- but dammit I Am not a lawyer or a law firm:
Just in: statement from Trump's lawyer pic.twitter.com/JiCKx5xD0u
— David Mack (@davidmackau) June 8, 2017
Comment by Raine on 06/08/2017 18:47:48
Raine on 06/08/2017 18:47:48
So, Comey vindicates dolt45 and shtill is a treasonous leaker?
how can it be both?
oh, wait.
how can it be both?
oh, wait.
Comment by Mondobubba on 06/08/2017 18:48:45
Oh! It is clear to me! Trump's Predisent, not President.
Mondobubba on 06/08/2017 18:48:45
Quote by Raine:
Look I know I have typo issues -- but dammit I Am not a lawyer or a law firm:Just in: statement from Trump's lawyer pic.twitter.com/JiCKx5xD0u
— David Mack (@davidmackau) June 8, 2017
Oh! It is clear to me! Trump's Predisent, not President.
Comment by Mondobubba on 06/08/2017 18:49:47
He's Schroedinger's FBI director. Quantum mechanics is very strange and counterintuitive.
Mondobubba on 06/08/2017 18:49:47
Quote by Raine:
So, Comey vindicates dolt45 and shtill is a treasonous leaker?
how can it be both?
oh, wait.
He's Schroedinger's FBI director. Quantum mechanics is very strange and counterintuitive.
Comment by wickedpam on 06/08/2017 18:50:23
Ah - so its nothing and the poster on wusa9's FB is full of crap as is Daily Caller where I think he got it from. Ok.
wickedpam on 06/08/2017 18:50:23
Quote by Raine:They were talking about the Clinton Lynch tarmac meeting and then the Clinton email investigationQuote by Raine:Quote by wickedpam:
Question - I have missed everything except what was on Steph's show - did Comey say anything about Lynch forcing Comey to change some narrative? That's a comment under wusa 9's fb thing about Comey missing a date night with his wife
bob explained it this way:Quote by BobR:Quote by BobR:
FYI - the word "Matter" is lawyer-speak for "case", or more specifically, a thing that a lawyer and their client are working on
So calling it a "Matter" rather than an investigation seems to make it even more intensive.
Ah - so its nothing and the poster on wusa9's FB is full of crap as is Daily Caller where I think he got it from. Ok.
Comment by Scoopster on 06/08/2017 19:20:06
Scoopster on 06/08/2017 19:20:06
Just had a revelation guys.
T is a Lyndon Larouche cultist.
T is a Lyndon Larouche cultist.
Comment by wickedpam on 06/08/2017 19:22:46
Really? I was thinking Scientologist to some extent
wickedpam on 06/08/2017 19:22:46
Quote by Scoopster:
Just had a revelation guys.
T is a Lyndon Larouche cultist.
Really? I was thinking Scientologist to some extent
Comment by BobR on 06/08/2017 19:24:59
I do remember a comment where someone asked him if the Clinton/Lynch tarmac meeting had an effect on the investigation and he said yes. I do not remember the specifics of it
BobR on 06/08/2017 19:24:59
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Raine:They were talking about the Clinton Lynch tarmac meeting and then the Clinton email investigationQuote by Raine:Quote by wickedpam:
Question - I have missed everything except what was on Steph's show - did Comey say anything about Lynch forcing Comey to change some narrative? That's a comment under wusa 9's fb thing about Comey missing a date night with his wife
bob explained it this way:Quote by BobR:Quote by BobR:
FYI - the word "Matter" is lawyer-speak for "case", or more specifically, a thing that a lawyer and their client are working on
So calling it a "Matter" rather than an investigation seems to make it even more intensive.
Ah - so its nothing and the poster on wusa9's FB is full of crap as is Daily Caller where I think he got it from. Ok.
I do remember a comment where someone asked him if the Clinton/Lynch tarmac meeting had an effect on the investigation and he said yes. I do not remember the specifics of it
Comment by BobR on 06/08/2017 19:26:39
The Republicans are afraid to look in the box and find out.
BobR on 06/08/2017 19:26:39
Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Raine:
So, Comey vindicates dolt45 and shtill is a treasonous leaker?
how can it be both?
oh, wait.
He's Schroedinger's FBI director. Quantum mechanics is very strange and counterintuitive.
The Republicans are afraid to look in the box and find out.
Comment by Mondobubba on 06/08/2017 19:37:46
Who?
Mondobubba on 06/08/2017 19:37:46
Quote by Scoopster:
Just had a revelation guys.
T is a Lyndon Larouche cultist.
Who?
Comment by Scoopster on 06/08/2017 19:48:12
LaRouche is one of the elders of the old hardcore Marxist/Communist movement & founder of the US Labor Party. He pretty much aligned himself and his followers with every radical and reactionary movement since the 1960s, including the KKK. His followers are the ones who shopped the Hitler moustache onto Obama's picture during the ACA debates.
Scoopster on 06/08/2017 19:48:12
Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Scoopster:
Just had a revelation guys.
T is a Lyndon Larouche cultist.
Who?
LaRouche is one of the elders of the old hardcore Marxist/Communist movement & founder of the US Labor Party. He pretty much aligned himself and his followers with every radical and reactionary movement since the 1960s, including the KKK. His followers are the ones who shopped the Hitler moustache onto Obama's picture during the ACA debates.
Comment by Mondobubba on 06/08/2017 20:20:50
I know who LaRouche is, Scoop. T is? Tony Tom, Tomey. Define your terms.
Mondobubba on 06/08/2017 20:20:50
Quote by Scoopster:Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Scoopster:
Just had a revelation guys.
T is a Lyndon Larouche cultist.
Who?
LaRouche is one of the elders of the old hardcore Marxist/Communist movement & founder of the US Labor Party. He pretty much aligned himself and his followers with every radical and reactionary movement since the 1960s, including the KKK. His followers are the ones who shopped the Hitler moustache onto Obama's picture during the ACA debates.
I know who LaRouche is, Scoop. T is? Tony Tom, Tomey. Define your terms.
Comment by BobR on 06/08/2017 20:21:42
tRump was my assumption
BobR on 06/08/2017 20:21:42
Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Scoopster:Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Scoopster:
Just had a revelation guys.
T is a Lyndon Larouche cultist.
Who?
LaRouche is one of the elders of the old hardcore Marxist/Communist movement & founder of the US Labor Party. He pretty much aligned himself and his followers with every radical and reactionary movement since the 1960s, including the KKK. His followers are the ones who shopped the Hitler moustache onto Obama's picture during the ACA debates.
I know who LaRouche is, Scoop. T is? Tony Tom, Tomey. Define your terms.
tRump was my assumption
Comment by Raine on 06/08/2017 20:31:02
That really does make sense.
Although -- I have to wonder if he knows who LaRouche is.
Raine on 06/08/2017 20:31:02
Quote by Scoopster:Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Scoopster:
Just had a revelation guys.
T is a Lyndon Larouche cultist.
Who?
LaRouche is one of the elders of the old hardcore Marxist/Communist movement & founder of the US Labor Party. He pretty much aligned himself and his followers with every radical and reactionary movement since the 1960s, including the KKK. His followers are the ones who shopped the Hitler moustache onto Obama's picture during the ACA debates.
Although -- I have to wonder if he knows who LaRouche is.
Comment by livingonli on 06/08/2017 20:32:18
livingonli on 06/08/2017 20:32:18
Listening to Randi's take on the hearings.
Comment by Raine on 06/08/2017 20:33:19
ooOOoo
Thanks for the reminder.
Raine on 06/08/2017 20:33:19
Quote by livingonli:
Listening to Randi's take on the hearings.
ooOOoo
Thanks for the reminder.
Comment by livingonli on 06/08/2017 20:36:04
I guess all the people who were into LaRouche are not into Alex Jones. Waiting for Trump to tweet about chemtrails.
livingonli on 06/08/2017 20:36:04
Quote by Raine:That really does make sense.Quote by Scoopster:Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Scoopster:
Just had a revelation guys.
T is a Lyndon Larouche cultist.
Who?
LaRouche is one of the elders of the old hardcore Marxist/Communist movement & founder of the US Labor Party. He pretty much aligned himself and his followers with every radical and reactionary movement since the 1960s, including the KKK. His followers are the ones who shopped the Hitler moustache onto Obama's picture during the ACA debates.
Although -- I have to wonder if he knows who LaRouche is.
I guess all the people who were into LaRouche are not into Alex Jones. Waiting for Trump to tweet about chemtrails.
Comment by BobR on 06/08/2017 21:02:32
BobR on 06/08/2017 21:02:32
Fantastic summary from Larisa Alexandrovna Horton
Key points of Comey's testimony:
1. Russia meddled in US election. Not theory. Not fake news. Not a hoax. Fact. (So the question is, why is Trump pretending it is a hoax? Would not want to take serious action to protect future elections?).
2. Trump is not currently under CI investigation (espionage).
3. Bombshell: Flynn and Sessions both knew of Flynn's contacts with Russian officials. (So the reason that Flynn was fired for lying to Pence is total bullshit).
4. While Trump did not explicitly order Comey to drop the investigation into Flynn, Comey took it that way given the setting (White House), the fact that people were asked to leave the room and they were uncomfortable doing so, and the fact that it was the POTUS "hoping" all together made Comey feel pressured.
5. Bombshell: Sessions was told about Trump's inappropriate behavior and even though he was supposed to be recused, he was part of firing Comey.
6. Steele dossier part of the ongoing CI investigation
7. Comey started taking copious notes about all Trump interactions because he did not trust Trump and thought him dishonest.
8. Comey did not want to tell the public that POTUS not under investigation (currently) because the investigation could broaden to include Trump (in the future) and he did not want to have to correct the record.
9. Bombshell: Certain Sessions activities related to Russia was not something Comey could discuss in the open setting. We can deduce this to be in reference to the series of meetings in April, 2016. Adding to the general sense that the FBI feels like they can't trust the Attorney General.
10. Bombshell: DNI Coats also knew of Flynn contacts with Russia well before Flynn resigned.
11. Comey won't discuss anything in open session about the VEB bank. (The Kushner went to ask for a bail out of his 666 property).
My sense from this is that Kushner, Sessions, Flynn, Manafort and Page are targets. My sense from this is that the FBI is hoping to flip one of them to implicate Trump and/or Pence. I still firmly believe this is primarily a RICO case but overlaps with CI.
I also don't think that the GOP will see any of this as obstruction of justice because of the word "hope". But as any women who have worked for a boss who summons you into their office and "hopes" you can have some fun knows, it's not just the choice of words, it is the entire setting that lends to the sense of being pressured.
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That is as far as I got. I will update when I read the transcripts.
Comment by Raine on 06/08/2017 21:11:49
Raine on 06/08/2017 21:11:49
Brit news!
BREAKING: British election exit polls reveal lead for Theresa May’s Conservatives, but surprisingly close contest with Jeremy Corbyn’s Labour
Comment by livingonli on 06/08/2017 21:19:41
livingonli on 06/08/2017 21:19:41
There was a cyber attack on Al-Jazeera today. I wonder if the diplomatic dispute in the Gulf over Qatar is set up with the goal of shutting down Al-Jazeera.
Comment by Mondobubba on 06/08/2017 21:30:29
Even more breaking news! A hung parliament. See the article for definition.
Mondobubba on 06/08/2017 21:30:29
Quote by Raine:
Brit news!BREAKING: British election exit polls reveal lead for Theresa May’s Conservatives, but surprisingly close contest with Jeremy Corbyn’s Labour
Even more breaking news! A hung parliament. See the article for definition.
Comment by Raine on 06/08/2017 21:37:59
I think that there is a reason to try to shut it down.
Wow.
Raine on 06/08/2017 21:37:59
Quote by livingonli:
There was a cyber attack on Al-Jazeera today. I wonder if the diplomatic dispute in the Gulf over Qatar is set up with the goal of shutting down Al-Jazeera.
I think that there is a reason to try to shut it down.
Wow.
Comment by Raine on 06/08/2017 22:19:25
Raine on 06/08/2017 22:19:25
Boom: reading comments.
I will make absolutely no excuses for this President not knowing the "ways of Washington" etc. As far as my research into his past reveals, he is an individual with a criminal sensibility who has consistently manipulated the court system to avoid his contractual obligations, of which there are many. I have no doubt given his history that he has colluded with Russia on its interference activities into the recent election, nor do I doubt that he is likely beholden to the Russian banking system for bailing him out as his reputation with American financial institutions are well know (that he does consistently not honor his obligations and is not loan worthy).
Mr. Comey's public under oath testimony today was a revealing look into the veiled self-serving nature of this President and his ability to purposely skirt the line between legality and criminality, and I hope it serves as a wake up call to those who refuse to grasp the import of these events and the pervasive criminality saturating the tone of the current administration.
Comment by Scoopster on 06/09/2017 00:20:20
Scoopster on 06/09/2017 00:20:20
So I'm watching BBC's return coverage and they're saying some of the results coming in are, far better for Labour than even the exit polling was saying. Meaning that beyond a hung parliament with a Tory majority, Labour & the Tories may end up with the same number of seats themselves, which might end up with Corbyn creating a coalition with the LibDems & Scots and he'd become PM.