I actually think it would be great for the Democrats if Hillarity runs in 2020. First, as she sucked up all the oxygen the other contenders and pretenders would turn blue, which might be a good look for messaging purposes.
More importantly, whoever knocked her off would establish a bit of credibility as a giant-killer, even though "excorcist" would be more appropriate.
The intellectual Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius (AD 121-180) said: "The object in life is not to be on the side of the majority, but to escape finding oneself in the ranks of the insane."
Posted by: Pinandpuller | October 20, 2018 at 06:14 AM
Well, well, well. It's The Week in Pictures. Just in time for my 3'rd cup.
https://www.powerlineblog.com/archives/2018/10/the-week-in-pictures-1024th-edition.php
Posted by: hoyden | October 20, 2018 at 07:13 AM
PnP, Romans understood the Democrat's plight. Too bad Democrats don't do history.
Posted by: hoyden | October 20, 2018 at 07:16 AM
I doubt it.

Posted by: hoyden | October 20, 2018 at 07:41 AM
No winner in the Megamillions drawing.
Jackpot climbs to 1.6 billion!!!
Posted by: Miss Marple | October 20, 2018 at 07:57 AM
https://www.zerohedge.com/news/2018-10-18/texas-democrats-caught-mailing-pre-filled-voter-registrations-non-citizens
"The Texas Democratic Party has been sending pre-filled applications to non-citizens with the citizen box marked "yes," according to new complaints filed Thursday by the Public Interest Legal Foundation."
The Democrats always cheat, IMO.
Posted by: pagar, a bacon, ham and sausage supporter | October 20, 2018 at 08:13 AM
Didn't someone say stay away from shady lenders?
https://www.zerohedge.com/news/2018-10-13/need-cash-fast-us-bank-unveils-payday-loan-program-88-apr
"Last month, US Bank introduced "Simple Loan", an online-lending platform that combines the ease of Quicken Loans' app-based platform with usurious interest rates."
Posted by: pagar, a bacon, ham and sausage supporter | October 20, 2018 at 08:17 AM
Too bad the MFM nor the donks don't care about how Seth Rich was killed.
Posted by: Captain Hate | October 20, 2018 at 08:18 AM
Captain Hate,
They didn't care about Vince Foster, either.
Posted by: Miss Marple | October 20, 2018 at 08:28 AM
Large lottery jackpots make the Horde look barely distinguishable from the FSA.
Is anyone surprised by this?
https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/hillary-clinton-gets-asked-painfully-scripted-questions-on-colbert-report
Posted by: Captain Hate | October 20, 2018 at 08:31 AM
Socking Clarice?
Posted by: Captain Hate | October 20, 2018 at 08:33 AM
Car update:
Bad battery complicated by battery strap being broken and battery rattling around. When fully charged the battery was only at about 60% of what it should be.
Also, the car was very low on oil. They old me that the engine had a lot of oil on it but finding the leak would be very expensive. They told me I o come by once a month and they would check my oil level for free. They have a couple of older ladies they already do this for. If I need a quart, of course, I will buy it from them.
I decided to go ahead and replace the battery as winter is coming and I don't want to find myself unable to start the car when needed.
Posted by: Miss Marple | October 20, 2018 at 08:35 AM
The question was directed at those arguing that there were smoother ways to off Khashoggi than in the Saudi consulate in Turkey, rich. In any event, it looks as if the Saudi story is going to be that Khashoggi was killed in a fight at the consulate.
Posted by: Thomas Collins | October 20, 2018 at 08:36 AM
Hey Fake Clarice,
Newsflash! Americans don't care about muzzies killing muzzies. Well at least no negative feelings anyway. In fact, I'd say since no Americans are involved, let the UN handle it. It will give them something to do.
You and your angry liberal mobs keep shaking your jobless fists at the sky in support of terrorists and we patriots will focus on winning the mid-terms. Best of luck leftys...and keep those tears flowing. :)
Posted by: Boo Hoo | October 20, 2018 at 08:39 AM
They old me
Was that an ask?
Posted by: Ralph L | October 20, 2018 at 08:42 AM
Yes, socking Clarice.
Saw on Twitter a comment that the Dems are pushing for action against SA in order to crash the stock market before the midterms.
I think it more likely that Iran is pushing this crisis behind the scenes.
Posted by: Miss Marple | October 20, 2018 at 08:42 AM
Here is the BBC story on the Saudi story.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p06pclcb no it
Posted by: Thomas Collins | October 20, 2018 at 08:43 AM
Did I get the link here about the Peter Jackson colorized and sound-added WWI movie? It was shown yesterday in UK. I hope we get to see it.
Posted by: Ralph L | October 20, 2018 at 08:44 AM
How did they know he was going to the consulate to meet their 15 men?
Posted by: Ralph L | October 20, 2018 at 08:45 AM
Yes, those are socks.
Posted by: Clarice Feldman | October 20, 2018 at 08:45 AM
rich,
Ha! My typing skills on a touch screen keyboard augmented by auto-correct are going to leave me the new JOM typo champion!
Posted by: Miss Marple | October 20, 2018 at 08:47 AM
This link goes directly to the story. https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-45923217
Posted by: Thomas Collins | October 20, 2018 at 08:49 AM
Have we cancelled all aid to Honduras yet?
Posted by: Captain Hate | October 20, 2018 at 08:52 AM
((Too bad the MFM nor the donks don't care about how Seth Rich was killed.))
Isn't that the truth!
Think of a list that could be made of all the Americans killed by illegals & gangs.
List all our soldiers & police officers killed in the line of duty.
How about Brian Terry?
Ambassador Stevens?...Smith, Doherty, Woods?
How about a list of women that died in abortion clinics?
Posted by: Janet | October 20, 2018 at 08:54 AM
Here is the Saudi statement.
https://mobile.twitter.com/KSAmofaEN/status/1053428352164548609
Posted by: Thomas Collins | October 20, 2018 at 08:58 AM
I got my first NRA bumper sticker ever yesterday.
I'm just another proud patriot supporting the Neue Reich Association.
Posted by: Clarice Feldman | October 20, 2018 at 09:01 AM
Hello! Back from the cruise (well, waiting to disembark from the ship, anyway).
I see the world is still turning, and nothing much has changed in the news. Exhibit A:
let's burn Washington DC down and send home all the government workers to spend more time counting the loot they stole from every taxpayer
Posted by: James D. | October 20, 2018 at 09:01 AM
The trait of "Attention to Detail" by the Japanese is marvelous to see. Such pride in their work regardless of the work
Hey, daddy, have you ever seen the pink-uniformed ladies who clean the Shinkansen?
Posted by: Extraneus | October 20, 2018 at 09:03 AM
Saw on Twitter a comment that the Dems are pushing for action against SA in order to crash the stock market before the midterms.
I think it more likely that Iran is pushing this crisis behind the scenes.
Those two statements are not mutually exclusive.
Posted by: James D. | October 20, 2018 at 09:03 AM
https://triblive.com/usworld/world/14194432-74/bolton-pushes-trump-administration-to-withdraw-from-landmark-arms-treaty
I see that the WaPo are back to making Bolton the wild man again. (Trib picked up this story from WaPo.)
Posted by: Miss Marple | October 20, 2018 at 09:06 AM
Go find a Japanese customer. Bigger PIAs you will not find.
Not only must the result be perfect, the manner in which you produce it must be perfect.
Where “perfect” is defined by them, and changes at their convenience.
Posted by: Another Bob | October 20, 2018 at 09:08 AM
And, James D, it's not inconsistent that the statements in your 9:03 am post are true, and that this was an MBS operation. The fistfight story, while probably the best the Saudis could do, is laughable. This was clearly a planned operation. I would be more disturbed if the operation was planned by MBS's enemies than by MBS.
Posted by: Thomas Collins | October 20, 2018 at 09:10 AM
https://www.americanthinker.com/articles/2018/10/how_obama_treated_slain_journalists.html
Comparing how Obama treated slain journalists.
Posted by: Clarice Feldman | October 20, 2018 at 09:12 AM
How 'bout some MFM outrage over Lara Logan being raped in Egypt?
That Arab Spring was sure something....
Where's the Obama administration having to answer any questions about supporting THAT madness?
"We came, we saw, he died. Hahahaaaahahahaaaa"
Why was THAT not a WaPo designated international crisis?
Posted by: Janet | October 20, 2018 at 09:23 AM
Clarice has a great leak at 09:12.
Unless you were a Muslim and an Iranian, than Obama sent you millions of American dollars on a pallet.
Posted by: pagar, a bacon, ham and sausage supporter | October 20, 2018 at 09:26 AM
This is the 2nd article I've read just this morning hinting that the Repubs could keep the House. Looks like they are beginning to prepare their readers for that very possibility.
https://www.politico.com/story/2018/10/18/midterms-republicans-house-913906
Posted by: Texas Liberty Gal | October 20, 2018 at 09:27 AM
leak should be link. auto-correct is an idiot, IMO.
Posted by: pagar, a bacon, ham and sausage supporter | October 20, 2018 at 09:27 AM
Good questions, Janet!
Remember how gung-ho Obama was when Morsi (Muslim Brotherhood) managed to get elected in Egypt? And remember how upset he was when General Sisi and the army forced Morsi out because Morsi was going all nutty radical?
Many countries have designated the Muslim Brotherhood as a terrorist organization. Why haven't we? I distinctly remember MB people appearing on cable news as commentators, back in the beginnings of the War on Terror. They seem to have now disappeared, but how much influence does the MB have in the press?
Posted by: Miss Marple | October 20, 2018 at 09:32 AM
Once again the sock fails in an attempt to imitate a human being. Pitiful.
Posted by: henry | October 20, 2018 at 09:34 AM
Lots of errands today. Grocery, hardware, bank, pick up car ( not necessarily in that order).
I had better get myself moving.
Posted by: Miss Marple | October 20, 2018 at 09:36 AM
Technical question for my fellow JOMers: how does one dispose of a broken cell phone? I have taken out the battery, which is a lithium ion. How do I dispose of the Li battery?
I took out the memory card, which is 8 gigs of God knows what. Is there a reader I can use to download that to my pc?
The phone itself is cracked and broken and falling apart. Should I just throw it in the garbage, or bring it to some recycling place?
Posted by: --------peter | October 20, 2018 at 09:42 AM
Take the Li battery to your nearest Ace Hardware or Lowes to recycle.
If you don’t have anything you need or that is private -- pix, etc. -- take pliers to the care and throw the card away.
The phone is insignificant electronics that can be thrown away or saved to recycle with other old electronics at your next community event.
Posted by: sbwaters | October 20, 2018 at 10:03 AM
care=card
Posted by: sbwaters | October 20, 2018 at 10:03 AM
One aspect of l'affaire Khashoggi we may never find out about is whether Turkey has the goods on the operation, or whether Turkey is bluffing. Even if Turkey has the goods, I could see the international equivalent of a nondisclosure agreement happening in which Turkey keeps its videos private and the Sauds provide something the Turks want under the table.
Re impact on election: It could affect a few persuadable GOPers in swing districts, but I would be surprised if it changed the outcome in any race. For GOPers, the big turnout generator is how the Dems handled the Kavanaugh confirmation proceedings. For Dems, as usual, the incentive is the continuing effort to undermine Trump.
Posted by: Thomas Collins | October 20, 2018 at 10:13 AM
That sock has a hole in it.
Posted by: henry | October 20, 2018 at 10:16 AM
I take it dumbass Dana has become discouraged that his tripe is so easily avoided so socking is his solution.
I suspect if he is intent on forcing TM to find a permanent solution to Dana's profound dementia he couldn't have picked a surer way.
Posted by: Ignatz Ratzkiwatzki | October 20, 2018 at 10:19 AM
I think to the extent the Dems and MFM try to pin this thing on Trump somehow and harm our position in the world it will also be a net positive for Trump and the Rs.
They so despise us that it is impossible for them to do anything other than defame and enrage us.
The more cowbell party.
Posted by: Ignatz Ratzkiwatzki | October 20, 2018 at 10:24 AM
New York man threatened to kill 2 senators who supported Brett Kavanaugh’s confirmation
Posted by: Extraneus | October 20, 2018 at 10:27 AM
For Daddy...
ASOFB
Alaska Republicans vote by analytical thought.
Alaska Democrats vote strictly on inuition.
Posted by: Stephanie, Nene, Not your Normal Grandma | October 20, 2018 at 10:28 AM
General Sisi and the army forced Morsi out because Morsi was going all nutty radical?
Purportedly people were starving in Egypt at the time; I say purportedly because I don't trust anything being reported by the MFM anymore but that ran contrary to their "support MB" meme so it is more likely to be fact based.
It's too bad I feel that way but the MFM continues to beclown itself.
Posted by: Captain Hate | October 20, 2018 at 10:29 AM
Week in pics
Posted by: JimNorCal | October 20, 2018 at 10:34 AM
Daddy:
So how will Alaskans vote?
Is early voting going on now?
Posted by: maryrose | October 20, 2018 at 10:43 AM
That sock has a hole in it.
quality work, henry
Posted by: Clarice Feldman | October 20, 2018 at 10:44 AM
Goldman, Spengler pointed this out, food disruption has often played a part in unrest see the French revolution, but it was exacerbated by qe and ethanol subsidies that made the price of grain prohibitive.
Posted by: Bernardi Dr la paz | October 20, 2018 at 10:45 AM
ethanol subsidies
One in the negative column for DJT.
Posted by: Captain Hate | October 20, 2018 at 11:14 AM
Beto Who?… President Trump CAN’T FIND VENUE BIG ENOUGH for Houston Rally with Senator Ted Cruz – 77,800 People Already Signed Up!
Posted by: Extraneus | October 20, 2018 at 11:25 AM
Although sad, this is comical.
https://www.salon.com/2018/10/20/gop-accused-of-anti-semitism-after-attack-ad-claims-democrat-is-owned-by-george-soros/
Posted by: Eye Doctor . | October 20, 2018 at 11:30 AM
You are so right, extraneus; with Trump, size definitely matters. That's why Speaker Pelosi spec'd out a 12" strap-on to use on The Donald.
Posted by: clarice feldman | October 20, 2018 at 11:32 AM
Pin
"There is some speculation about what President-elect Obama’s howdy factor will be."
Thanks for the memories! One of my early Quasiblog entries centered on President-elect Obama's vision of the future: The Howdy Partner! Platform. It's not exactly the howdy factor envisioned by your screenwriter, but it was more than enough to give Big Brother progressives that warm and fuzzy feeling.
Posted by: JM Hanes | October 20, 2018 at 11:32 AM
DE BLASIO, CUOMO BOOED BY NEW YORKERS AT AL SMITH DINNER
Posted by: Extraneus | October 20, 2018 at 11:42 AM
CH: "Socking Clarice?"
Perhaps Clarice could sue the sock for us, because I believe it's wandering into legally defensible territory now.
And all for naught, too. It apparently still doesn't comprehend that only a few folks ever get far enough along in one of its post to see who ostensibly wrote it, unless they occasionally feel like confirming that the left is still flogging nonsense.
Posted by: JM Hanes | October 20, 2018 at 11:48 AM
Representative John Ratcliffe Discusses Rosenstein and Baker…
https://theconservativetreehouse.com/2018/10/19/representative-john-ratcliffe-discusses-rosenstein-and-baker/
Posted by: Eye Doctor . | October 20, 2018 at 11:49 AM
Who'd a thunk I'd ever be the bearer of "New Thread" news?
New Thread!
Posted by: JM Hanes | October 20, 2018 at 11:51 AM
That's a good point, JM, since she uses her real name.
Posted by: Extraneus | October 20, 2018 at 11:52 AM
Gnu
Posted by: JimNorCal | October 20, 2018 at 01:18 PM