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No Honor Among Thieves
Author: Raine
Date: 09/08/2022 13:04:51
There is news this morning that Queen Elizabeth is very ill. Her family is returning to her estate in Balmoral to be at her side. I am not a royal gazer, but knowing that she has been there my entire life, which began only 30 years after ascendence is mind-boggling.
That said it's only been 7 years since TFG descended down a faux gold escalator and he's wreaked absolute havoc on our nation ever since. It was just Tuesday when we found out that among the hundreds of documents found at Mara-A-Lago (MAL) was information on foreign nation's nuclear capability. We don't know if it was one or more. This was a big get for WaPo. What I would like to know is who tipped the journalists off.
At first I thought it was the DoJ sending a shot across the bow but then I reminded myself that they wouldn't be so open about such classified -- HIGHLY -- information. Someone on the inside may be talking. I was reminded of an article, written in 2017, explaining how to read investigative news stories. There is no question in my mind that a person or people want eyes on this story, and I suspect there is not a noble agenda among them. More than one person helped steal all of these documents and if you have followed all the scandals dealing with our national security, you know this is no easy feat. It had to be a coordinated inside job, one that was done because there was an illegal benefit to be had.
This is still only the tip of the iceberg, friends. The global intelligence community is watching, and quite honestly, some of the nuclear countries have extradition policies. Someone is cooperating, others are leaking and others are still criming. These are dishonorable, treasonous people who have no honor.
It is far past time to see some indictments and people going to jail. In other words, lock them up.
& 
Raine
That said it's only been 7 years since TFG descended down a faux gold escalator and he's wreaked absolute havoc on our nation ever since. It was just Tuesday when we found out that among the hundreds of documents found at Mara-A-Lago (MAL) was information on foreign nation's nuclear capability. We don't know if it was one or more.
The publication cited “people familiar with the search,” who spoke on the condition of anonymity. “Only the president, some members of his Cabinet or a near-Cabinet-level official could authorize other government officials to know details of these special-access programs,” the source said, revealing that special clearances are required to obtain such documents, and “not just top-secret clearance.” Which foreign government’s nuclear secrets may have been exposed is unclear, and the source did not provide details surrounding where in Mar-a-Lago it was found, but U.S. intelligence officials are now scrambling with the Office of the Director of National Intelligence “conducting a risk assessment” to determine the damage done by the removal of such classified material. After a previous report by The Post suggesting the FBI was searching for nuclear weapons-related material, Trump replied on social media: “Nuclear weapons issue is a Hoax, just like Russia.”
At first I thought it was the DoJ sending a shot across the bow but then I reminded myself that they wouldn't be so open about such classified -- HIGHLY -- information. Someone on the inside may be talking. I was reminded of an article, written in 2017, explaining how to read investigative news stories.
In the laudable cases, they do it so they can bring the public important information that they couldn’t report using only named sources. Reporting on an investigation like the Trump-Russia matter would dry up without anonymous sources for the simple reason that many more people are willing to help get news out there than are willing to do so openly—for reasons both attractive and unattractive, some noble and in the public interest, and sometimes backstabbing and serving individual agendas. So when she’s doing her job well, a good reporter has to juggle competing goals when confronted with a hot piece of news, the sources of which refuse to be publicly named.
This is still only the tip of the iceberg, friends. The global intelligence community is watching, and quite honestly, some of the nuclear countries have extradition policies. Someone is cooperating, others are leaking and others are still criming. These are dishonorable, treasonous people who have no honor.
It is far past time to see some indictments and people going to jail. In other words, lock them up.
& Raine
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Comment by 
Raine on 09/08/2022 13:21:42
Raine on 09/08/2022 13:21:42
BBC anchors are all now wearing dark suits.
and I am trying to see, but some people are noting that the BBC Chiron is black.
and I am trying to see, but some people are noting that the BBC Chiron is black.
Comment by Raine on 09/08/2022 13:24:02
Raine on 09/08/2022 13:24:02
You know its serious when the BBC switches programmes and Huw has his dark suit and black tie on. Thoughts and prayers with Her Majesty the Queen. pic.twitter.com/APE237FHJJ
— Damian C. Pudner (@Broomscroft) September 8, 2022
Comment by 
Will_in_LA on 09/08/2022 13:35:37
Will_in_LA on 09/08/2022 13:35:37
I hope that Queen Elizabeth recovers. If she does not, then may her family and friends be comforted as they celebrate a very long life.
On this side of the Atlantic, I suspect that Trump is being outed by someone who helped him in the hope of avoiding trouble. It would not be the first time that someone acted against a former ally to avoid possible jail time.
TFG has to worry about this case and the consequences are grave. TFG already ruined an Israeli operation against ISIS with a casual leak from the White House. Extradition requests are possible. If I was a leader of a foreign nation referred to in the files, I would push for extradition.
On this side of the Atlantic, I suspect that Trump is being outed by someone who helped him in the hope of avoiding trouble. It would not be the first time that someone acted against a former ally to avoid possible jail time.
TFG has to worry about this case and the consequences are grave. TFG already ruined an Israeli operation against ISIS with a casual leak from the White House. Extradition requests are possible. If I was a leader of a foreign nation referred to in the files, I would push for extradition.
Comment by Raine on 09/08/2022 13:44:38
I was being rhetorical to an extent about extradition... TBH I don't think the Biden administration would allow for extradition.
Raine on 09/08/2022 13:44:38
Quote by Will_in_LA:
I hope that Queen Elizabeth recovers. If she does not, then may her family and friends be comforted as they celebrate a very long life.
On this side of the Atlantic, I suspect that Trump is being outed by someone who helped him in the hope of avoiding trouble. It would not be the first time that someone acted against a former ally to avoid possible jail time.
TFG has to worry about this case and the consequences are grave. TFG already ruined an Israeli operation against ISIS with a casual leak from the White House. Extradition requests are possible. If I was a leader of a foreign nation referred to in the files, I would push for extradition.
Comment by Raine on 09/08/2022 13:46:26
Raine on 09/08/2022 13:46:26
Comment by Raine on 09/08/2022 14:09:55
Raine on 09/08/2022 14:09:55
BBC has changed their header to black, and their anchors have switched to black suits and ties.
— Angry Staffer
For those unaware, this is part of the process in announcing the passing of the Queen in “Operation London Bridge”
Nothing official yet, but certainly doesn’t look promising. pic.twitter.com/WhphbB0Fr9
Comment by 
TriSec on 09/08/2022 14:52:16
TriSec on 09/08/2022 14:52:16
This Bostonian has just dug out a Union Jack.
I am a Loyalist today.
(nothing on BBC World Service or MSNBC)
I am a Loyalist today.
(nothing on BBC World Service or MSNBC)
Comment by 
Scoopster on 09/08/2022 15:05:33
Scoopster on 09/08/2022 15:05:33
Mornin' all
Bernie Shaw's passing is unfortunately fitting, with the now total demise of CNN as a news source and its reincarnation as just another misinformation outlet.
Bernie Shaw's passing is unfortunately fitting, with the now total demise of CNN as a news source and its reincarnation as just another misinformation outlet.
Comment by Scoopster on 09/08/2022 15:12:54
Scoopster on 09/08/2022 15:12:54
Da hell?!
Wow... I just had the opportunity to review an internal poll for a Congressional race that shouldn't be competitive. Kevin McCarthy will not be Speaker next year.
— Christopher Bouzy (@cbouzy) September 7, 2022
Comment by Raine on 09/08/2022 15:41:14
That's good news and I hope it doesn't mean a magat being speaker.
Raine on 09/08/2022 15:41:14
Quote by Scoopster:
Da hell?!Wow... I just had the opportunity to review an internal poll for a Congressional race that shouldn't be competitive. Kevin McCarthy will not be Speaker next year.
— Christopher Bouzy (@cbouzy) September 7, 2022
Comment by 
BobR on 09/08/2022 16:06:11
The comment mentions a single "Congressional race", so I don't know if that means McCarthy's race, or the idea that one which should be a shoe-in for a Republican is competitive, indicating that Dems will keep the majority
BobR on 09/08/2022 16:06:11
Quote by Raine:That's good news and I hope it doesn't mean a magat being speaker.Quote by Scoopster:
Da hell?!Wow... I just had the opportunity to review an internal poll for a Congressional race that shouldn't be competitive. Kevin McCarthy will not be Speaker next year.
— Christopher Bouzy (@cbouzy) September 7, 2022
The comment mentions a single "Congressional race", so I don't know if that means McCarthy's race, or the idea that one which should be a shoe-in for a Republican is competitive, indicating that Dems will keep the majority
Comment by Scoopster on 09/08/2022 16:34:48
Scoopster on 09/08/2022 16:34:48
Comment by Scoopster on 09/08/2022 16:45:15
Scoopster on 09/08/2022 16:45:15
I'm not sure either Bob. I read it as "McCarthy is gonna get Tom Foley'd". 
Comment by Raine on 09/08/2022 17:44:23
Raine on 09/08/2022 17:44:23
The Queen has died.
Comment by Raine on 09/08/2022 17:44:43
. 
Raine on 09/08/2022 17:44:43
Quote by Scoopster:
I'm not sure either Bob. I read it as "McCarthy is gonna get Tom Foley'd".