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From Russia, With Shove
Author: BobR
Date: 11/02/2016 13:59:07
In seven days we will know who was won the presidential race, as well as whether control of the Senate remains in Republican hands. Current polls show favorable results for Clinton. Obviously, I do NOT want the Cheeto-faced short-fingered vulgarian in the White House. He always has a childish knee-jerk reaction to insult whoever disagrees with him. He claims to like strong women, but really, it's only if they're "hot", and ultimately deferential to him. He is a deeply flawed candidate running an even more flawed campaign. He has no business whatsoever being president.
This will likely be my last blog before election day. So let me remind any voter reading this who might be thinking of voting for him, or a 3rd party, or not voting at all what you get with a tRump presidency:
All of this should be grounds for dismissing him as a candidate out of hand. However, there are deeper, darker, more sinister things going on that border on treason. Within the last few days, several stories have come to light pointing to an unusual symbiotic relationship between tRump and Russia. One of the most damning is this tech-heavy report which says essentially that an email server was set up by the Trump company to communicate almost exclusively with an email server owned by a Russian bank (network I/O from most other servers was rejected). Emails were sent during working hours from either side. Once people started asking about the server, it was abruptly shut down - then restarted several days later with a new server name. There has been a lot of speculation that tRump has been borrowing money from Russian banks because U.S. banks have turned him away due to his bankruptcies and business failures. It would be no surprise if Alfa bank is the one lending him money.
The head of the FBI - James Comey - also seems to be doing what he can to put tRump in the White House. The motives aren't clear - it could be strictly partisan, or it could be that he considers tRump a "Useful Idiot". Whatever the reason, he inexplicably sent that letter to Republicans in Congress, yet has carefully avoided disclosing information they apparently have that tRump was being cultivated by Russian operatives:
This is the info that Harry Reid has repeatedly asked the FBI to release. They don't seem inclined to do so, and seem more interested in releasing decades-old documents from a Bill Clinton investigation. Why would they be favoring a candidate who seems to have pretty obvious ties to Russia?
It's very troubling. That's why it is so important that the American people make their voices heard at the polls. Vote for president, vote for Senate and House, vote for whatever local and state candidates are running. Every vote in every race matters.
You don't want to wake up on Nov 09 with a Russian-pwned president-elect waiting to put our country through 4 years in a meat grinder.
This will likely be my last blog before election day. So let me remind any voter reading this who might be thinking of voting for him, or a 3rd party, or not voting at all what you get with a tRump presidency:
- Before the end of the month (and obviously before taking office), he will need to appear in court to face fraud charges stemming from his failed Trump University.
- In mid-December (again - before ever taking office), he will need to appear in court to defend himself in a civil suit charging that he raped a 13-year old girl.
- He assumes all black people are thugs, and even had a black supporter tossed from one of his rallies because he assumed he was a protester.
- He demonizes all non-whites as illegal immigrants, appealing to white supremacists, and making outlandish claims to get their blood boiling, like saying Clinton will bring in 650 million immigrants with her non-existent open-border policy.
- He has a long history of screwing anyone who does work for him by not paying his bills, including even the pollsters who worked for his campaign.
- He castigates Hillary Clinton for an email "scandal" that was all hot air, even though he has deleted emails and destroyed documents in defiance of court orders.
All of this should be grounds for dismissing him as a candidate out of hand. However, there are deeper, darker, more sinister things going on that border on treason. Within the last few days, several stories have come to light pointing to an unusual symbiotic relationship between tRump and Russia. One of the most damning is this tech-heavy report which says essentially that an email server was set up by the Trump company to communicate almost exclusively with an email server owned by a Russian bank (network I/O from most other servers was rejected). Emails were sent during working hours from either side. Once people started asking about the server, it was abruptly shut down - then restarted several days later with a new server name. There has been a lot of speculation that tRump has been borrowing money from Russian banks because U.S. banks have turned him away due to his bankruptcies and business failures. It would be no surprise if Alfa bank is the one lending him money.
The head of the FBI - James Comey - also seems to be doing what he can to put tRump in the White House. The motives aren't clear - it could be strictly partisan, or it could be that he considers tRump a "Useful Idiot". Whatever the reason, he inexplicably sent that letter to Republicans in Congress, yet has carefully avoided disclosing information they apparently have that tRump was being cultivated by Russian operatives:
"It started off as a fairly general inquiry," says the former spook, who asks not to be identified. But when he dug into Trump, he notes, he came across troubling information indicating connections between Trump and the Russian government. According to his sources, he says, "there was an established exchange of information between the Trump campaign and the Kremlin of mutual benefit."
This was, the former spy remarks, "an extraordinary situation."
[...]
..."Russian regime has been cultivating, supporting and assisting TRUMP for at least 5 years. Aim, endorsed by PUTIN, has been to encourage splits and divisions in western alliance." It maintained that Trump "and his inner circle have accepted a regular flow of intelligence from the Kremlin, including on his Democratic and other political rivals." It claimed that Russian intelligence had "compromised" Trump during his visits to Moscow and could "blackmail him." It also reported that Russian intelligence had compiled a dossier on Hillary Clinton based on "bugged conversations she had on various visits to Russia and intercepted phone calls."
The former intelligence officer says the response from the FBI was "shock and horror."
This is the info that Harry Reid has repeatedly asked the FBI to release. They don't seem inclined to do so, and seem more interested in releasing decades-old documents from a Bill Clinton investigation. Why would they be favoring a candidate who seems to have pretty obvious ties to Russia?
It's very troubling. That's why it is so important that the American people make their voices heard at the polls. Vote for president, vote for Senate and House, vote for whatever local and state candidates are running. Every vote in every race matters.
You don't want to wake up on Nov 09 with a Russian-pwned president-elect waiting to put our country through 4 years in a meat grinder.
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Comment by 
Raine on 11/02/2016 13:13:03
Good morning.
Six. More. Days.
Raine on 11/02/2016 13:13:03
Good morning.
Comment by 
Scoopster on 11/02/2016 13:27:38
Scoopster on 11/02/2016 13:27:38
Mornin' all! 
Comment by 
Mondobubba on 11/02/2016 13:36:35
Mondobubba on 11/02/2016 13:36:35
Quote by Raine:
Six. More. Days.
Comment by Mondobubba on 11/02/2016 13:39:51
Mondobubba on 11/02/2016 13:39:51
Comment by Scoopster on 11/02/2016 13:41:45
Oh look. It's a typical ammosexual white supremacist. What a surprise.
I wonder if we'll eventually turn the corner in this country and start automatically & blindly claiming people like this did it, rather than blindly blaming Muslims or anyone not-white.
Scoopster on 11/02/2016 13:41:45
Quote by Raine:
So, This guy who killed two cops in Iowa....
Oh look. It's a typical ammosexual white supremacist. What a surprise.
I wonder if we'll eventually turn the corner in this country and start automatically & blindly claiming people like this did it, rather than blindly blaming Muslims or anyone not-white.
Comment by Mondobubba on 11/02/2016 13:53:28
Mala! Mala MALA MAAAALAAAA!
Mondobubba on 11/02/2016 13:53:28
Mala! Mala MALA MAAAALAAAA!
Comment by 
BobR on 11/02/2016 13:59:47
BobR on 11/02/2016 13:59:47
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Comment by Scoopster on 11/02/2016 14:02:59
And now we have this.
This shit is only gonna become more common as we get closer to next Tuesday.
Scoopster on 11/02/2016 14:02:59
Quote by Scoopster:Quote by Raine:
So, This guy who killed two cops in Iowa....
Oh look. It's a typical ammosexual white supremacist. What a surprise.
I wonder if we'll eventually turn the corner in this country and start automatically & blindly claiming people like this did it, rather than blindly blaming Muslims or anyone not-white.
And now we have this.
This shit is only gonna become more common as we get closer to next Tuesday.
Comment by Scoopster on 11/02/2016 14:03:42
Scoopster on 11/02/2016 14:03:42
It's like clockwork I tell ya. Every morning at 10AM, the comments go poofy for a few minutes.
Comment by Raine on 11/02/2016 14:07:56
and this.... 
Raine on 11/02/2016 14:07:56
Quote by Scoopster:Quote by Scoopster:Quote by Raine:
So, This guy who killed two cops in Iowa....
Oh look. It's a typical ammosexual white supremacist. What a surprise.
I wonder if we'll eventually turn the corner in this country and start automatically & blindly claiming people like this did it, rather than blindly blaming Muslims or anyone not-white.
And now we have this.
This shit is only gonna become more common as we get closer to next Tuesday.
Comment by Mondobubba on 11/02/2016 14:08:56
Speaking of Russian attempts to influence the American election.
Mondobubba on 11/02/2016 14:08:56
Speaking of Russian attempts to influence the American election.
Comment by Raine on 11/02/2016 14:09:12
Raine on 11/02/2016 14:09:12
SMSHow is saying that Lisa Bloom will have some Breaking tRump assault news in the next half hour.
Comment by Raine on 11/02/2016 14:10:41
Raine on 11/02/2016 14:10:41
One explanation for why this story has not been covered. That's about to change. https://t.co/d88q5Sz89m
— Lisa Bloom (@LisaBloom) November 2, 2016
Comment by 
wickedpam on 11/02/2016 14:22:46
omg I love that XD Save the Date maybe my new happy place since 538 is being the scary place.
Morning all
wickedpam on 11/02/2016 14:22:46
Quote by Mondobubba:
Mala! Mala MALA MAAAALAAAA!
omg I love that XD Save the Date maybe my new happy place since 538 is being the scary place.
Morning all
Comment by Will in Chicago on 11/02/2016 14:28:18
I fear we will see violence up to the election and afterwards. As Trump is claiming that the elections are rigged, some of his supporters may try to avenge his loss.
Will in Chicago on 11/02/2016 14:28:18
Quote by Raine:and this....Quote by Scoopster:Quote by Scoopster:Quote by Raine:
So, This guy who killed two cops in Iowa....
Oh look. It's a typical ammosexual white supremacist. What a surprise.
I wonder if we'll eventually turn the corner in this country and start automatically & blindly claiming people like this did it, rather than blindly blaming Muslims or anyone not-white.
And now we have this.
This shit is only gonna become more common as we get closer to next Tuesday.
I fear we will see violence up to the election and afterwards. As Trump is claiming that the elections are rigged, some of his supporters may try to avenge his loss.
Comment by Mondobubba on 11/02/2016 14:29:34
The videos go between poignant and hilarious.
Mondobubba on 11/02/2016 14:29:34
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Mondobubba:
Mala! Mala MALA MAAAALAAAA!
omg I love that XD Save the Date maybe my new happy place since 538 is being the scary place.
Morning all
The videos go between poignant and hilarious.
Comment by Scoopster on 11/02/2016 14:42:37
Scoopster on 11/02/2016 14:42:37
Was just pondering gifts for my friends' baby shower. Their suggestion was childrens books that we enjoyed ourselves at that age. I ended up going with some Dr. Seuss selections.
During the course of the pondering, I started thinking about all the books I read when I was a kid. I must've gone thru everything in my mother's bookcase at our old house AND at my grandmother's. These aren't exactly the kinds of books meant for children - mom had QUITE the collection of critically acclaimed novels, "deep thought" stuff, feminist works and adult romance. I also recalled that before age 10 my brother and I both received books of sample Mensa questions.
During the course of the pondering, I started thinking about all the books I read when I was a kid. I must've gone thru everything in my mother's bookcase at our old house AND at my grandmother's. These aren't exactly the kinds of books meant for children - mom had QUITE the collection of critically acclaimed novels, "deep thought" stuff, feminist works and adult romance. I also recalled that before age 10 my brother and I both received books of sample Mensa questions.
Comment by Raine on 11/02/2016 15:00:27
Bloom said that news would probably be breaking later in the day... so not breaking news, but breaking news about possible news.
Raine on 11/02/2016 15:00:27
Quote by Raine:
SMSHow is saying that Lisa Bloom will have some Breaking tRump assault news in the next half hour.
Bloom said that news would probably be breaking later in the day... so not breaking news, but breaking news about possible news.
Comment by Mondobubba on 11/02/2016 15:08:23
Mondobubba on 11/02/2016 15:08:23
There is a big kerfluffle a-happening in town. No, not POTUS being here to campaign for Hillary tomorrow. The name of the local AA team has been changed from the Suns to
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The Jumbo Shrimps.
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Comment by Raine on 11/02/2016 15:20:44
Mama Scoopster was pretty crafty, I see!
Raine on 11/02/2016 15:20:44
Quote by Scoopster:
Was just pondering gifts for my friends' baby shower. Their suggestion was childrens books that we enjoyed ourselves at that age. I ended up going with some Dr. Seuss selections.
During the course of the pondering, I started thinking about all the books I read when I was a kid. I must've gone thru everything in my mother's bookcase at our old house AND at my grandmother's. These aren't exactly the kinds of books meant for children - mom had QUITE the collection of critically acclaimed novels, "deep thought" stuff, feminist works and adult romance. I also recalled that before age 10 my brother and I both received books of sample Mensa questions.
Comment by Raine on 11/02/2016 15:55:50
Raine on 11/02/2016 15:55:50
If Uncle Joe say have a plan, then you should have a plan. 
Be like @JoeBiden:
— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) November 2, 2016
Always make a plan. https://t.co/3TKJ4HnJC7 pic.twitter.com/80ZfLWbu6g
Comment by Mondobubba on 11/02/2016 16:15:33
Way ahead of you Joe. Plan was made and executed last Monday.
1. Confirmed the early polling station.
2. Made sure they were going to open when I got off work.
3. Researched my local candidates, mostly judges. Noted the names of the ones Rick Scott appointed.
4. Made sure I had my approved form of ID with me
5. VOTED.
6. Got the sticker, can't forget the sticker.
7. Had Chinese food.
Mondobubba on 11/02/2016 16:15:33
Quote by Raine:
If Uncle Joe say have a plan, then you should have a plan.Be like @JoeBiden:
— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) November 2, 2016
Always make a plan. https://t.co/3TKJ4HnJC7 pic.twitter.com/80ZfLWbu6g
Way ahead of you Joe. Plan was made and executed last Monday.
1. Confirmed the early polling station.
2. Made sure they were going to open when I got off work.
3. Researched my local candidates, mostly judges. Noted the names of the ones Rick Scott appointed.
4. Made sure I had my approved form of ID with me
5. VOTED.
6. Got the sticker, can't forget the sticker.
7. Had Chinese food.
Comment by Raine on 11/02/2016 16:25:32
Well Done sir!
I cannot WAIT to vote. We have done the research, know our polling place and plan on voting after the morning rush and before the lunch rush.
You have to admit, Uncle joe rocks. The laser pointer was a special touch.
Raine on 11/02/2016 16:25:32
Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Raine:
If Uncle Joe say have a plan, then you should have a plan.Be like @JoeBiden:
— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) November 2, 2016
Always make a plan. https://t.co/3TKJ4HnJC7 pic.twitter.com/80ZfLWbu6g
Way ahead of you Joe. Plan was made and executed last Monday.
1. Confirmed the early polling station.
2. Made sure they were going to open when I got off work.
3. Researched my local candidates, mostly judges. Noted the names of the ones Rick Scott appointed.
4. Made sure I had my approved form of ID with me
5. VOTED.
6. Got the sticker, can't forget the sticker.
7. Had Chinese food.
I cannot WAIT to vote. We have done the research, know our polling place and plan on voting after the morning rush and before the lunch rush.
You have to admit, Uncle joe rocks. The laser pointer was a special touch.
Comment by Mondobubba on 11/02/2016 16:29:14
YES! I loved the floor mopping map.
Mondobubba on 11/02/2016 16:29:14
Quote by Raine:Well Done sir!Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Raine:
If Uncle Joe say have a plan, then you should have a plan.Be like @JoeBiden:
— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) November 2, 2016
Always make a plan. https://t.co/3TKJ4HnJC7 pic.twitter.com/80ZfLWbu6g
Way ahead of you Joe. Plan was made and executed last Monday.
1. Confirmed the early polling station.
2. Made sure they were going to open when I got off work.
3. Researched my local candidates, mostly judges. Noted the names of the ones Rick Scott appointed.
4. Made sure I had my approved form of ID with me
5. VOTED.
6. Got the sticker, can't forget the sticker.
7. Had Chinese food.
I cannot WAIT to vote. We have done the research, know our polling place and plan on voting after the morning rush and before the lunch rush.
You have to admit, Uncle joe rocks. The laser pointer was a special touch.
YES! I loved the floor mopping map.
Comment by Mondobubba on 11/02/2016 16:30:48
Wait. Virginia doesn't have early voting?
Mondobubba on 11/02/2016 16:30:48
Quote by Raine:Well Done sir!Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Raine:
If Uncle Joe say have a plan, then you should have a plan.Be like @JoeBiden:
— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) November 2, 2016
Always make a plan. https://t.co/3TKJ4HnJC7 pic.twitter.com/80ZfLWbu6g
Way ahead of you Joe. Plan was made and executed last Monday.
1. Confirmed the early polling station.
2. Made sure they were going to open when I got off work.
3. Researched my local candidates, mostly judges. Noted the names of the ones Rick Scott appointed.
4. Made sure I had my approved form of ID with me
5. VOTED.
6. Got the sticker, can't forget the sticker.
7. Had Chinese food.
I cannot WAIT to vote. We have done the research, know our polling place and plan on voting after the morning rush and before the lunch rush.
You have to admit, Uncle joe rocks. The laser pointer was a special touch.
Wait. Virginia doesn't have early voting?
Comment by Raine on 11/02/2016 16:49:32
IT just made WTOP sports news!
I just want to say, this sounds DELICIOUS!
Raine on 11/02/2016 16:49:32
Quote by Mondobubba:
There is a big kerfluffle a-happening in town. No, not POTUS being here to campaign for Hillary tomorrow. The name of the local AA team has been changed from the Suns to
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
The Jumbo Shrimps.
I just want to say, this sounds DELICIOUS!
Comment by Raine on 11/02/2016 16:50:25
Only early absentee voting.
Raine on 11/02/2016 16:50:25
Quote by Mondobubba:
Wait. Virginia doesn't have early voting?
Comment by Mondobubba on 11/02/2016 16:59:21
People are losing their damn minds! There is a petition on Change.org demanding they keep The Suns name. I, on the other hand, welcome my new shrimp overlords!. GO JUMBOS!
Mondobubba on 11/02/2016 16:59:21
Quote by Raine:IT just made WTOP sports news!Quote by Mondobubba:
There is a big kerfluffle a-happening in town. No, not POTUS being here to campaign for Hillary tomorrow. The name of the local AA team has been changed from the Suns to
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
The Jumbo Shrimps.
I just want to say, this sounds DELICIOUS!
People are losing their damn minds! There is a petition on Change.org demanding they keep The Suns name. I, on the other hand, welcome my new shrimp overlords!. GO JUMBOS!
Comment by Mondobubba on 11/02/2016 17:00:00
Oh yeah, I forget Virginia is not a national laughing stock for voting fiascos.
Mondobubba on 11/02/2016 17:00:00
Quote by Raine:Only early absentee voting.Quote by Mondobubba:
Wait. Virginia doesn't have early voting?
Oh yeah, I forget Virginia is not a national laughing stock for voting fiascos.
Comment by Raine on 11/02/2016 17:47:48
Raine on 11/02/2016 17:47:48
BURN!
Thanks, Louis C.K.—but it's "Madam" Tough Mother. https://t.co/LlfFFJBedh
— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) November 2, 2016
Comment by 
livingonli on 11/02/2016 19:13:24
livingonli on 11/02/2016 19:13:24
I still wish New York had early voting.
Comment by Raine on 11/02/2016 19:49:13
Raine on 11/02/2016 19:49:13
6 pm tonite, shit is about to get real:
BREAKING: woman who sued Donald Trump for child rape breaks her silence today. https://t.co/ecbzZ6jxSU pic.twitter.com/kdCRsG7wIm
— Lisa Bloom (@LisaBloom) November 2, 2016
Comment by 
TriSec on 11/03/2016 00:23:32
TriSec on 11/03/2016 00:23:32
Hi all.
Late post from Your Loyal TriSec.
I have not noted that the troop is out this weekend - so the Saturday blog is available for any last-minute campaign postings.
Speaking of campaigning, I'm just back from the citywide poll meeting. We've gone over the nuts and bolts of the thing, verifying ballots, registration, check-in and -out process, how the machines work, spoilt ballots, provisional, write-ins, etc.
But a lengthy part of the meeting tonight was about 'poll watches' and their allowed behaviour. We actually have legitimate ones in this city. The GAO is sending a contingent to observe our stations for voters needing assistance, so they can record our process and look for ways to improve it. They will have credentials and are allowed to speak to the poll workers only. We've been advised that anyone else is to be considered suspicious and is to be observed carefully for compliance with the regulations.
Ought to be an interesting day.
Late post from Your Loyal TriSec.
I have not noted that the troop is out this weekend - so the Saturday blog is available for any last-minute campaign postings.
Speaking of campaigning, I'm just back from the citywide poll meeting. We've gone over the nuts and bolts of the thing, verifying ballots, registration, check-in and -out process, how the machines work, spoilt ballots, provisional, write-ins, etc.
But a lengthy part of the meeting tonight was about 'poll watches' and their allowed behaviour. We actually have legitimate ones in this city. The GAO is sending a contingent to observe our stations for voters needing assistance, so they can record our process and look for ways to improve it. They will have credentials and are allowed to speak to the poll workers only. We've been advised that anyone else is to be considered suspicious and is to be observed carefully for compliance with the regulations.
Ought to be an interesting day.
Comment by Raine on 11/03/2016 05:04:48
thank you.
Raine on 11/03/2016 05:04:48
Quote by TriSec:
Hi all.
Late post from Your Loyal TriSec.
I have not noted that the troop is out this weekend - so the Saturday blog is available for any last-minute campaign postings.
Speaking of campaigning, I'm just back from the citywide poll meeting. We've gone over the nuts and bolts of the thing, verifying ballots, registration, check-in and -out process, how the machines work, spoilt ballots, provisional, write-ins, etc.
But a lengthy part of the meeting tonight was about 'poll watches' and their allowed behaviour. We actually have legitimate ones in this city. The GAO is sending a contingent to observe our stations for voters needing assistance, so they can record our process and look for ways to improve it. They will have credentials and are allowed to speak to the poll workers only. We've been advised that anyone else is to be considered suspicious and is to be observed carefully for compliance with the regulations.
Ought to be an interesting day.