At a rally in Ohio Trump talked up U.S. Grant, son of Ohio. Chaos ensued!
The CNN transcription:
Here's what Trump told the crowd in Ohio:
"It also gave you a general who was incredible. He drank a little bit too much. You know who I’m talking about right? So Robert E. Lee was a great general. And Abraham Lincoln developed a phobia. He couldn’t beat Robert E. Lee.
He was going crazy. I don’t know if you know this story. But Robert E. Lee was winning battle after battle after battle. And Abraham Lincoln came home, he said, 'I can’t beat Robert E. Lee.' And he had all of his generals, they looked great, they were the top of their class at West Point. They were the greatest people. There’s only one problem — they didn’t know how the hell to win. They didn’t know how to fight. They didn’t know how.
And one day, it was looking really bad. And Lincoln just said, 'You,' hardly knew his name. And they said, 'Don’t take him, he’s got a drinking problem.' And Lincoln said, 'I don’t care what problem he has. You guys aren’t winning.'
And his name was Grant. General Grant. And he went in and he knocked the hell out of everyone. And you know the story. They said to Lincoln, 'You can’t use him anymore, he’s an alcoholic.' And Lincoln said, 'I don’t care if he’s an alcoholic, frankly, give me six or seven more just like him.' He started to win. Grant really did — he had a serious problem, a serious drinking problem, but man was he a good general. And he’s finally being recognized as a great general.
But Lincoln had almost developed a phobia, because he was having a hard time with a true great fighter, a great general Robert E. Lee. But Grant figured it out. And Grant is a great general, and Grant came from right here."
Now, don't call it Fake News but on Twitter NBC News managed to distill that down to this:
WATCH: President Trump says "Robert E. Lee was a great general" during Ohio rally, calling the Confederate leader "incredible."
Trump called Grant incredible, but he could have said the same about this reporting.
The SPLC swooned because Gen. Lee fought for the slave-holding South:
Robert E. Lee was not a great general, President Trump. He waged a war to hold onto the legal institution of white supremacy.
Uh huh. Rommel was not a great general either since he fought for Hitler. Historians need to search their thesauri carefully.
Lots of cross-currents here.
aren't there more deft ways to dispose of a MoBros asset?
the confusion and murky deetz suggest a wagged dog.
was it time to fake a death and reap some political leverage on our gingerbread boy Congress?
Posted by: Kevlar Kid | October 14, 2018 at 07:16 AM
Time to lurk at the Sandusky U boards and see how much they love James Franklin.
Posted by: Captain Hate | October 14, 2018 at 07:16 AM
why would you need 15 men to kill one dissident?
Makes no sense.
Posted by: jim nj | October 14, 2018 at 07:22 AM
((The Washington National Cathedral will be Matthew Shepard's final resting place.
"Matthew Shepard became a symbol for us of what happens when good people are silent," says Gene Robinson, the first openly gay Bishop in the Christian faith.))
Here's an old quote from Gene Robinson (WaPo 8-6-03)-
"Just simply to say that it goes against tradition and the teaching of the church and Scripture does not necessarily make it wrong."
Got that. His beliefs are based on....what? Whatever he thinks up?
How in the world a man that doesn't believe in the traditions & the teachings of a church...& doesn't believe the Bible....ends up in a leadership position just shows you the rot in the Episcopal Church (& many other denominations).
Posted by: Janet 🚬 | October 14, 2018 at 07:23 AM
Great Pieces Clarice
Turks are feeling lots of pressure, otherwise pastor wouldn't have been released.
They are knee deep in this crap.
Posted by: Buckeye | October 14, 2018 at 07:25 AM
Great Pieces, Clarice!
I'm off to the dump!
Happy Sunday everyone.
Posted by: Bela1 | October 14, 2018 at 07:49 AM
Good Morning! Prayers for DoT.
Posted by: Marlene | October 14, 2018 at 08:06 AM
The Horde is claiming Pastor Brunson's Twitter account was suspended because he was saying nice things about DJT.
Posted by: Captain Hate | October 14, 2018 at 08:15 AM
Last night we went out to eat with hubby's cousin and his wife. Her brother lives in Panama City and works at Tyndall AFB. He received minimal damage to his house and at one point last week had nine people staying at his house. She worried all week because communications were impossible. Their elderly father lives in northern Maine and it was a relief to tell him his son was okay.
Posted by: Marlene | October 14, 2018 at 08:21 AM
https://twitter.com/BrunsonPastor
Posted by: Captain Hate | October 14, 2018 at 08:21 AM
Good morning,JOMQ Thanks.
Posted by: Clarice Feldman | October 14, 2018 at 08:36 AM
Great Pieces, Clarice. I smell a rat also.
Marlene, Tyndall got nailed big time. Glad they are okay.
Posted by: Jack is Back! | October 14, 2018 at 08:42 AM
So right now the four playoff teams would be Alabama, Klempsun, Notre Dame and Ahia State? Seems like when that's been mentioned around this time in the past it subsequently goes through massive revisions, in some cases almost immediately.
Posted by: Captain Hate | October 14, 2018 at 08:45 AM
CH, in those cases I’ve always wondered if it’s an authentic account, and if Twitter didn’t kill it because it’s phony. I assume there are many looking to make mischief with an account that might draw a lot of attention for a short period.
But given how obvious twitter has been with it’s biases...
Posted by: Another Bob | October 14, 2018 at 08:47 AM
Congrats to the Wolverines for their utter (udder?) domination of the Badgers both in athletics and academics! Winning!
Posted by: Cheese Farmer | October 14, 2018 at 08:53 AM
AB, I can't find any articles about it happening.
There is a meme floating around showing Sammy Hagar and Bill Clinton side by side. Both are the same age.
Hagar looks rested and smiling. Bill looks like death warmed over.
the meme said:
Sammy's pic: A lifetime of sex, drugs, and rock and roll.
Bill's pic: Lives with Hillary Clinton.
Posted by: LeftCoast Dawg at October 14, 2018 08:52 AM (UsCnO)
Posted by: Captain Hate | October 14, 2018 at 08:56 AM
hoyden,
Congratulations on your leek harvest! Leeks are delicious in so many things, especially soup. You can use the white parts in place of onions in just about anything.
They hold a lot of dirt, so it's important to get them super clean before using. They also freeze well (but must be clean and dry first).
Here is a great basic recipe for braised leeks:
https://www.finecooking.com/recipe/olive-oil-braised-leeks-with-thyme
Leek and bacon gratin:
https://food52.com/recipes/32187-leek-bacon-gratin
Classic potato leek soup:
https://www.onceuponachef.com/recipes/potato-leek-soup.html
Creamy one-pot spaghetti with leeks:
https://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/creamy-one-pot-spaghetti-leeks
Posted by: Porchlight | October 14, 2018 at 09:03 AM
JIB,
If you are up can you tell me what's going on with DOT? Has his cancer spread?
Posted by: Jane | October 14, 2018 at 09:07 AM
The tot, Cadien Scott Gaffney, was at the restaurant on Rockaway Boulevard in Rosedale with family on Oct. 5, when he grabbed and spilled a cup of piping hot water, which the family had requested to sterilize utensils, a family spokeswoman told The Post.
First, asking for hot water at a restaurant to "sterilize utensils" = helicopter parenting/OCD to the extreme
Second, cup of hot water on table near toddler = totally stupid
Third, why would you rely on restaurant staff to call 911? I don't believe for one minute that the family didn't have a phone. Or they could use the restaurant phone.
Posted by: Porchlight | October 14, 2018 at 09:09 AM
Porch,
I made beef bourgignone yesterday and it was full of leeks.
Posted by: Jane | October 14, 2018 at 09:10 AM
I just read on Twitter that hundreds of Khashoggi's ttweets have been deleted.
When? Who has/ had control of the account? What was on those tweets?
Posted by: Miss Marple | October 14, 2018 at 09:14 AM
Yo, hoyden, I saw your 5:03. I don't know anything about Android tablets, but Yandex is working well for me on a Samsung Note 8. In particular, the Killfile extension from the Chrome store, which doesn't work in Chrome, works fine in Yandex. I haven't done anything fancy with Yandex aside from this, but it browses just fine.
Posted by: Extraneus | October 14, 2018 at 09:14 AM
We had potato leek soup last week.
Posted by: Captain Hate | October 14, 2018 at 09:15 AM
And btw, why was everyone acting like DoT bought the farm last night? I saw from JiB that he's "not mobile," which seems a bit less of a problem.
Get well soon, DoT!
Posted by: Extraneus | October 14, 2018 at 09:16 AM
And btw, why was everyone acting like DoT bought the farm last night?
Everyone?
Posted by: Threadkiller | October 14, 2018 at 09:23 AM
As I speculated in other places effendi Brennan is probably a retainer of Prince Salman faction, which he met either when he was stationed originally in the kingdom in the 80s or when he was station chief in the early 90s.
Posted by: narciso | October 14, 2018 at 09:25 AM
Everyone?
I'm not going back to check, so let's stipulate "some" and leave it at that.
Posted by: Extraneus | October 14, 2018 at 09:28 AM
Saudi Stocks Crash Most In 2 Years As Riyadh Threatens Retaliation Against US
Posted by: Extraneus | October 14, 2018 at 09:30 AM
Hey Jack, did you see the beagle playing piano and singing?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=04Mtv6DmBjQ
Posted by: Extraneus | October 14, 2018 at 09:35 AM
Maybe that was also saffuri, remember not everyone in the kingdom is,on board with Salmans reforms, he resembles the Prince at the end of that novel by ex recon marine Anderson harp, Prince talal is revealed to be a collaborator in that novel written before the last succession.
Posted by: narciso | October 14, 2018 at 09:40 AM
Narciso,I'm trying to inform myself about the referendum questions on the Florida ballot. Good Lord,now I'm really confused. :) Why are there so many questions,does the legislature in this state do any legislating?
Posted by: Marlene | October 14, 2018 at 09:52 AM
I've dubbed the Alaskan legislature without he polar bears,the short answer is no,
Posted by: narciso | October 14, 2018 at 09:57 AM
Amendment 3 is an extra gift to the Seminole tribes who knows about no 6, amendment 4 let's more criminals vote.
Posted by: narciso | October 14, 2018 at 10:00 AM
Oh there is another character in the deep state who has a dalliance which proves problematic which is key to the plot.
Posted by: narciso | October 14, 2018 at 10:06 AM
Libs are scared to death -
https://nypost.com/2018/10/13/why-liberals-are-ganging-up-on-kanye-west/
Posted by: Texas Liberty Gal | October 14, 2018 at 10:11 AM
Jane,
All he told me is that he is now bed or house bound, and he can't travel. So, I am thinking it has got worse.
Ex,
Thanks for the vid of the singing Beagle. They are very talented. Mine tell time. They know exactly when I finish shaving and brushing my teeth means time for the beach ride. They know when noon and 4pm come around for meal times. Now if Mrs. JiB can teach them to play piano.
Posted by: Jim Eagle | October 14, 2018 at 10:17 AM
Thanks JIB. Boy do I miss him.
Posted by: Jane | October 14, 2018 at 10:28 AM
Jobs not Mobs! Repubs are doing a good job of turning the mob like behavior of the Left into great ads for the good guys.
http://dcwhispers.com/jobs-not-mobs-goes-viral-as-pro-trump-voters-prepare-to-win-2018-midterms/#c9Q8JSTZYmxwB6ph.97
Posted by: Texas Liberty Gal | October 14, 2018 at 10:35 AM
JiB:
Please give DoT my fondest regards, if you happen to think of it next time you're in touch. He and his contributions here are much missed!
Posted by: JM Hanes | October 14, 2018 at 10:47 AM
Some Yale Law Profs Hesitant to Write Recommendations for Kavanaugh Clerkships
Posted by: Extraneus | October 14, 2018 at 10:53 AM
So lets review. Rodham has 4 Americans killed on her watch, after they beg for more security. She drinks herself into a grey goose stupor, and then lies about the attack which literally saw her AMBASSADOR MURDERERED AND DRAGGED THRU THE STREETS. LATER she has SUSAN RICE give a lying bullshit account of what happened, on 5 Sunday Morning shows. Later Rodham lies about a "Video" in front of the dead Americans coffins at Andrews, as Joe Biden discusses big BALLS. NOT RODHAMS FAULT, no ACCOUNTABILITY
Kashoggi is supposedly killed at SAUDI, Turkish Consulate......IT'S TRUMPS FAULT.
This is what passes for TRUTH and LOGIC in FULL COMMIE, SORE/DANA WARD circles.
Posted by: GUS | October 14, 2018 at 10:53 AM
Clarice - Love the headline of your article which was very informative. I'll never forget Trump's visit to Saudi Arabia - glad to see that it looks like Saudi Arabia's involvement is just more fake news from the WP
Posted by: Texas Liberty Gal | October 14, 2018 at 10:54 AM
Avenatti Deletes "Skeezy" O'Rourke Donation Page Which Funneled Half The Money To His Own PAC
Posted by: Extraneus | October 14, 2018 at 10:55 AM
Ext, DoT has been dealing with prostate cancer, and I believe he indicated at some point before he left that the prognosis was not good. So it unfortunately sounds like he’s at the end stage, but I hope I'm wrong.
Posted by: jimmyk on iPhone | October 14, 2018 at 11:00 AM
If anyone is interested, there are several good videos on The Conservative Treeuouse site, including Melania's interview and last night's rally. You will have to scroll down on the home page to find them.
Posted by: Miss Marple | October 14, 2018 at 11:00 AM
PRINCIPAL FIRED After Forcing Student to Remove Trump Jersey at Patriot-Themed Football Game
Posted by: Extraneus | October 14, 2018 at 11:00 AM
Hi, All. I have passed on everyone's regards to DoT, and wished him well. Told him he was very much missed and if he can come by and say howdy!
Also, Beat Army!
Posted by: Jim Eagle | October 14, 2018 at 11:01 AM
https://ilovemyfreedom.org/secret-service-reveals-they-thwarted-credible-isis-plot-to-assassinate-trump-in-the-philippines/
This has interesting information, including that they can track down people making on line threats.
Very scary about the Isis threat.
Posted by: Miss Marple | October 14, 2018 at 11:10 AM
The Left- They Built This: Man Says He Has the Right To Rape a Woman Because of Kavanaugh
Video at the link. (They wannabe rapist is connected to an oxygen tank.)
Posted by: Extraneus | October 14, 2018 at 11:11 AM
narc & marlene,
Most of those referendum issues on the Florida ballot are not a result of the legislature not doing their job but rather inserted by special interests like that FULL COMMIE John Morgan. My standard with these referendums was to just vote NO!
Posted by: Jim Eagle | October 14, 2018 at 11:11 AM
Clarice's Pieces is a PowerLine pick!!
Posted by: Beasts of England | October 14, 2018 at 11:21 AM
George Papadopoulos Insists He Was Set Up by UK Spy Joseph Mifsud – And John Brennan’s Toadies Don’t Like It
Posted by: Extraneus | October 14, 2018 at 11:22 AM
Threads R New
Posted by: boris | October 14, 2018 at 11:25 AM
CNN's Don Lemon's Party Friend Avenatti Deletes "Skeezy" O'Rourke Donation Page Which Funneled Half The Money To His Own PAC
Posted by: Janet 🚬 | October 14, 2018 at 11:42 AM
The Twitter account that posted the analysis that the Khashoggi picture with his girlfriend was photoshopped got suspended. Drill down into that thread for some weirdness. The girl in the photoshop may have been a guy.
https://twitter.com/hnijohnmiller/status/1051298840798777345?s=21
Posted by: Tom R | October 14, 2018 at 04:58 PM