Mueller With Momentum

More Resistance Porn? Benjamin Wittes says its too late to slow the Mueller Express.

His Point Six may induce a dmagaing level of eye roll from any righty familiar with the "investigation" into Hillary's emails. Take care

Sixth, corrupting the Justice Department is harder than you think.

To be fair, after watching Loretta Lynch and Barack Obama cover for Hillary's misdeeds (and the President used her email too, so the cover-up had plenty of motivation) or the FISA waltz with Carter Page I don't think corrupting the Justice Department is that hard.

Comments

[Miss Marple]

My goodness, it's almost midnight!

(I wouldn't have been up this late if I hadn't dozed off in the recliner, earlier. LOL!)

Nytol!

[Bernardi Dr la paz]

Aside of voter fraud, which is certain Larry schweickart suggests there is something else that differentiates a successful candidate from an unsuccessful one.

[Ignatz Ratzkiwatzki]

--That self serving resignation letter was the biggest self fluff I've ever seen; appropriate for some hotshot middle manager in corporate America who got caught banging the hired help instead of doing his fucking job...--

[Melinda]

€ Ping

[Melinda]

Engage cloak.

[rich]

whoa, a disturbance in the force.

[rich]

like a billion typepad logins, suddenly freed.

[narciso]

Uss eldridge interface,

[Captain Hate]

rich,

https://www.beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/45/680/?view=beer&sort=&start=25

[rich]

that looks so good! is bierfest 2018 about to start?

[narciso]

Fwiw:

https://babalublog.com/2018/11/09/cuban-americans-in-south-florida-overwhelmingly-voted-gop-helped-keep-florida-red/

[Captain Hate]

Bierfest 2018 Autumn Edition has begun!

https://www.beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/287/1891/

[Pinandpuller]

I hope the old man disabled the tractor beam.

[narciso]

You note how they threw those old rules out this dole for the force awakens, meanwhile guess what fresh idea kathleen Kennedy had: a cassian endor (Diego Luna) live action series.

[Captain Hate]

Nytol

[Pinandpuller]

gentlejim

Over the next two weeks if you stop people from GA, TX or AZ I want you to ask them if you can search their trunk for ballots or ballot shake.

[Pinandpuller]

OK Jupiter was the son of Saturn. I know they manufacture GM in Ocala but I don't know about Jupiter.

[Bernardi Dr la paz]

Yes pin chronos and titan

[Pinandpuller]

Chronos castrated his father Uranus.

[Bernardi Dr la paz]

So another supposed leak from the bureau. Re Whittaker. Odd Mueller almost never has one that undermines their effort.

[Pinandpuller]

The reason a professional police force was instituted in NYC is the Christmas riots of 1828. They kept Christmas more or less on the DL till then.

[jim nj]

https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/415885-on-his-way-out-sessions-limits-use-of-consent-decrees

This is good.

[Pinandpuller]

It didn't take much more than a hundred years to Christmas back into a pagan holiday.

[jim nj]

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-china/us-presses-china-to-halt-militarization-of-south-china-sea-idUSKCN1NE2C4

[Pinandpuller]

#metoo wiccans must be real conflicted about mistletoe.

[jim nj]

https://www.cnbc.com/2018/11/09/us-may-halt-refueling-of-aircraft-from-saudi-led-coalition.html

Saudi's asked to stop the re-fueling.

[rich]

go broncos. good win tonight.

[jim nj]

https://twitchy.com/gregp-3534/2018/11/09/weird-the-palm-beach-elections-supervisor-threatened-to-arrest-reporters-and-its-not-a-bigger-story/

[Pinandpuller]

What kind of horses kneel? Lipizzaner Stallions?

[jim nj]

https://twitchy.com/gregp-3534/2018/11/09/no-big-deal-just-palm-beach-county-refusing-to-comply-with-the-recount-court-order/?utm_campaign=twitchywidget

[jim nj]

https://twitchy.com/gregp-3534/2018/11/09/new-from-miami-dade-tons-of-uncounted-ballots-found-in-opa-locka-mail-facility/

[jim nj]

https://www.breitbart.com/midterm-election/2018/11/09/election-fraud-expert-brenda-snipes-allowed-illegal-aliens-and-felons-to-vote-illegally-destroyed-ballots/

[jim nj]

https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2018/11/09/midterm-consequences-opponents-of-pelosis-return-to-speakership-down-from-58-to-22/

Interesting proposition. How many will have to break their promise?

[daddy]

Here's some good bullet points from Jim's 01:41

Saudi Arabia said it had decided to request an end to U.S. aerial refueling for its operations in Yemen because it could now handle it by itself.

U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis backed the decision and said the U.S. government was consulted.

Excellent.

[Miss Marple]

Donald J. Trump
‏Verified account @realDonaldTrump
2h2 hours ago

There is no reason for these massive, deadly and costly forest fires in California except that forest management is so poor. Billions of dollars are given each year, with so many lives lost, all because of gross mismanagement of the forests. Remedy now, or no more Fed payments!

[Miss Marple]

Donald J. Trump
‏Verified account @realDonaldTrump
2h2 hours ago

There is no reason for these massive, deadly and costly forest fires in California except that forest management is so poor. Billions of dollars are given each year, with so many lives lost, all because of gross mismanagement of the forests. Remedy now, or no more Fed payments!

[Miss Marple]

Donald J. Trump
‏Verified account @realDonaldTrump
1h1 hour ago

I am in Paris getting ready to celebrate the end of World War One. Is there anything better to celebrate than the end of a war, in particular that one, which was one of the bloodiest and worst of all time?

[Pinandpuller]

I personally know a woman that i've known for over a decade online and consistently had some personal communication with, met in real life at some get-togethers, etc, who works in California for the election office/s in a district in LA.

She has openly and repeatedly bragged about her department/office committing vote fraud/destroying vans/trucks full of trump votes during 2016, during other elections ensuring D votes are stacked and claims plenty of other offices in LA/California do the same. Utterly shameless admission and braggadocio about these acts. For years and years.

[gentlejim]

Pin,
I’ll give that a shot. Hahaha

I was away intentionally for a few days. I’ve tried several times to register at typhuspad, but continue to get an error message. Too bad because I have an awesome dog pic for my avatar. I might try it again this afternoon.

Democrats suck ass!!! That is all. We now resume our regular broadcasting.

[hoyden]

gentlejim, typhuspad seems to have fixed the login issue. A whole bunch of us are back in the saddle.

[Pinandpuller]

The difference between democracy and a republic

[Pinandpuller]

By future you mean Hellfire and Brimstone

[anonamom]

No, we are not divided. There are not two realities; there is only reality and fantasy. The Wheel of Fate still turns as those consumed by hubris will discover. We are all in this together, and only together, rediscovering what matters, we will survive.
Posted by: sbwaters

sbw, a year ago, maybe even a week ago, I would have agreed with you; not this morning. I've lost a good sized part of my store of optimism.

The Jim Acosta incident at the presser is the perfect illustration. Having watched it live, I would have thought no one could have come to any other conclusion besides the one Scott Adams articulated: Acosta was in the wrong. CNN would have him on probation that afternoon.

Acosta was "in POTUS's house," participating in a press conference that has long had the format that was being used, as long as I've watched them---the person conducting the conference was calling on reporters, who were able to ask one question after they were called on. (Everyone who did ask more than one asked permission to do so of POTUS and received it.) After asking multiple questions, being told he was done and another reporter having been called on, Acosta continued to ask (shout) questions.

The mic situation with the intern and his karate chop of her arm came in to play at this point.

I saw that.
A very rude quy, being belligerent, not following the format and refusing to comply. Who then whacked the young woman whose job it is to move the mic along when she attempted to do so.

I suspect if you watched, likely anyone reading this, would see exactly what I saw.

But that is not what others saw. Others saw DJT denying/refusing a reporter his right to question POTUS. They see POTUS as the one out of line.

They do not value authority, if I am recalling my Haidt correctly. (We hold three values in common w liberals, according to his work; conservatives hold three others strongly as well--loyalty, authority, something else too. Why there were "good people" in Charlottesville opposing the removal of statues, besides just the the KKK members.)

So, the "facts" of the presser---the same.
What we saw---very different.

I'll argue 'reality' is what I saw---out of line Jim Acosta.
Not only will they deny that, saying he was doing his job for the Fourth estate, they will argue that what they witnessed--exact same facts--showed dictator DJT in action. And a very principled, brave even, Jim Acosta.

Two 'realities.'

sbw, go back and read Scott Adams' old blog posts, from fall of 2015 on.

People not only voted for "the full commie" young gal Ortiz whatever who clearly has no concept of economics and capitalism to go to Congress in the face of a bad opposition candidate, they voted for the same in AZ and FL and GA in races for Senator and Governors! In nearly equal amounts to those who voted for the candidates who want to support our Constitution and our economic system, in the face of the best economic picture in decades.

Deeply divided.
Different values, which lead to different realities, even when the same facts can be agreed on.

Adams explains it by having both groups watch the identical images being shown on the same screen together, and seeing two different movies. That is exactly what happened on Wednesday at that presser.

[Pinandpuller]

Help Wanted-No Experience Necessary. Some Heavy Lifting Required.

[Gentlejim]

test

[Pinandpuller]

Your avatar is 5x5.

[Gentlejim]

Well, what do you know?

In case anyone asks, the cuddly puppy in my pic is my former K9 partner. That was taken before an area search for escaped prisoners several years ago. What a miserable week that was.

[Gentlejim]

Things are working on my laptop. I'll see if I can get things working on POS iPhone later. I lurk/post from phone 99% of the time.

[Gentlejim]

morning, Hoyden. What cuppa you on?

[Miss Marple]

Good morning, all.

Actually, I should have said so over an hour ago after I posted President Trump's tweets (sorry for the double one - don't know how I did that).

I tried to go back to sleep but to no avail.

anonamom, I sadly am afraid I agree with you.

[Gentlejim]

Morning, MM.

Looks like I’ve figured out the POS iPhone also. Wahoo...

[Pinandpuller]

I have the same model GJ.

[Miss Marple]

Gentlejim,

I will have to try mine. Since I will be waiting at the auditorium downtown on Monday while they decide if I am going to be serving on a jury, I would like to be able to check in.

[Pinandpuller]

Always in the last place you look

[Miss Marple]

Live feed from Paris, according to the tweet where I got the link.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CfpLPv2qrKM

[Pinandpuller]

This chick is Hillary's 'Sister Under the Skin'

[Gentlejim]

MM,
I hope they allow you to use your phone while you’re waiting. Local courts around here will not allow it.

You mentioned taking pickles following a dinner recently, I was surprised, as I’m sure daddy was, that you didn’t just throw them on the floor. :)

[Pinandpuller]

I used to deliver to post office facilities but never in an election year

[Gentlejim]

It was nice to see some commenters pop back in.

[JimNorCal]

Yah, hoyden. When ya gonna announce Week In Pics?
Huh? :)

[rse]

This has some good pics of the malibu fires https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2018/11/09/wildfires-rage-across-california-killing-least-five/

There is something quite bizarre about reading that cher can't imagine there being no malibu.

I also must say reading lowlife charlie sheen pleading for news of his parents is a different side.

daddy-abrams legal team has highlighted the military vote, which is just part of their buying time gambit.

Apparently they have already sought to buy ad time for the as yet nonexistent and highly unlikely runoff. I fully expect her to run for the next four years around the voter suppression stealing the election.

Biggest turnout in a Georgia gubernatorial election ever.

[Miss Marple]

Gentlejim,

I figure they probably won't. Maybe on lunch hour.

I need to take a book.

[rse]

http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-woolsey-fire-oak-park-20181109-story.html shows the fire bearing down on pepperdine u.

[Pinandpuller]

Are these laws being broken in Florida like when you don't let your ex have the kids for Christmas break and they file a failure to show cause or are they like when you defraud the voters and the State Police bust the door down and haul your ass to jail?

[rse]

If you click and get to photo #21 it shows llamas tied up to a lifeguard stand on the beach in malibu with fire in the background

[Pinandpuller]

Bring all your Republican Up/Down Ballots

[Pinandpuller]

Brenda Snipes: fyi she currently collects a $100,000 annual lifetime pension she got when she “retired” on top of $180,000 annual salary for being the county election admin. $280,000 per year !!

[Miss Marple]

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-france-usa-defence-idUSKCN1NF0CG?utm_campaign=trueAnthem:+Trending+Content&utm_content=5be6c15b04d3014a66cac573&utm_medium=trueAnthem&utm_source=twitter

Short article on Trump telling Macron he wants more defense cost-sharing.

[Miss Marple]

RUH ROH..not what Democrats want to hear out of their current “hero”.

Rosenstein tells reporters outside the a Fed courthouse that Matt Whitaker is "a superb choice" for Attorney General.

How long before Dems crucify Rosenstein now? 😂pic.twitter.com/VBobOv4xEI

— Daisy (@YellowRose1776) November 10, 2018

Video at the link.

[James D.]

Brenda Snipes: fyi she currently collects a $100,000 annual lifetime pension she got when she “retired” on top of $180,000 annual salary for being the county election admin. $280,000 per year !!

Sbw, there’s your division:

People who read the above and think $280k a year is a fair reward for such a tireless and dedicated public servant, and probably she should be paid even more and maybe have a statue dedicated to her or at least a local street named for her

vs

people who read it and think she ought to be in prison for the rest of her life for election fraud, and that all her assets should be seized to repay the taxpayers for every dime she was ever paid, and if that doesn’t cover it, her children and grandchildren should have their assets seized and their wages garnished too until it’s all paid back.

[hoyden]

The Week in Pictures. JIT for 3rd cup.

https://www.powerlineblog.com/archives/2018/11/the-week-in-pictures-election-wrap-up-edition.php

[Captain Hate]

No matter what you think of Rosenstein, he didn't get to where he is by taking potshots at the boss.

[rse]

https://edtechmagazine.com/k12/article/2018/11/k-12s-digital-transformation-giving-libraries-modern-makeover is for porch.

[Miss Marple]

https://mymodernmet.com/retronaut-dynamichrome-colorized-photo-book/?utm_medium=40digest.ad25.20181109.home

Fascinating set of colorized vintage photos. Some are really beautiful and many are quite interesting.

[Ralph L]

WTF is this $8.95 per month Typhus fee?
That wasn't there last year IIRC.

[James D.]

Rse, is it wrong that I’d like to see the author of that article hang from a lamppost?

[pagar, a bacon, ham and sausage supporter]

Hoyden, that picture should be hidden and mark Never Safe. Good Grief!

[rse]

A 'library' to fit with this vision. https://curriculumredesign.org/wp-content/uploads/CCR_Knowledge_FINAL_January_2018.pdf

[hoyden]

Go, Sarah!

[hoyden]

It's nice to be logged in again.

[Miss Marple]

Steve Herman
‏Verified account @W7VOA
21m21 minutes ago

Trip by @POTUS and @FLOTUS to the Ainse-Marne American Cemetery "canceled due to scheduling and logistical difficulties caused by the weather," according to @WhiteHouse.
===============

It's raining pretty hard in Paris.

However, I am always concerned that there is a security threat.

[hoyden]

pagar, "Good Grief!"

The caffeine made me do it.

MM, that colorized picture sight was a nice view. Thanks for posting.

Gentlejim, your K9 companion looks ready for action. I would enjoy hearing your story together if you care to share.

[Miss Marple]

This thread has a bunch of pictures of the President and First Lady in Paris.

I follow this gal on Twitter. She is a HUGE fan of President Trump's, and she is from New Zealand, of all things.

https://twitter.com/GodlessNZ/status/1061229116031037441

[hoyden]

It's 10F in Minneapolis this morning. It's forecast to "warm up" to 24F later today

[Miss Marple]

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-11-09/navarro-warns-wall-street-not-to-interfere-in-china-trade-talks

I recommend reading this article.

[Miss Marple]

hoyden,

You reminded me to check the weather for Monday (jury day).

Rain and snow, with a high of 39. Ugh.

[Catsmeat]

test

[Gentlejim]

Hoyden,
Cody was a Czech born GSD. He was a dual purpose (patrol/narcotics) k9. I was his 2nd handler. His first decided to go to a larger department. I had worked with Cody and his first handler as a decoy for his first year on the road. We then worked together for 7 years until he was forced to retire after being diagnosed with DM (degenerative myelopathy). He only lasted about 3 months after retirement.

The picture was taken the fourth day of searching for 3 inmates that escaped from ISP, July 2009 just prior to use searching a wooded area. That week temps were in the mid to upper 90’s with high humidity. The first day of searching I think I went through 6 gallons of water. Cody also went through several gallons.

Cody was a fantastic dog. He was social enough to allow children to pet him at demos. He was just great at knowing what attitude to have at the proper time. He was crazy intense at work, but acted just like a family pet when off duty at home. He’s been gone for six years and I still miss him. He was such an amazing animal.

[sbwaters]

Thank you all for responses to my question to anonamom and mini-essay that followed. You are so kind to take the effort to respond. I really value your insights and perspectives.

It all feeds the kernel of an idea for a larger essay.

[Sue]

Test

[Tom Maguire]

Chronos castrated his father Uranus.

Time heals all wounds but one, then.

[henry]

18 with lots of wind. brrrr

[Marlene]

Good Morning! 75 degrees. 95% humidity.

[Old Lurker]

sbw "It all feeds the kernel of an idea for a larger essay."

Then I suggest you ask A-mom to edit it for you! She had a good start at 5:31.

:-)

[Another Bob]

Test

[Another Bob]

Perhaps the typepad issues are now addressed, but another data point for those interested.

After years (I found this place during Plamegate) of lurking/posting with a made up email, I broke down and registered at typepad this morning.

Signed in here. All appears well.

[Jim Eagle]

sbw,

I just googled "The Cultural Divide and Political Persuasion."

Lots of articles, opinion pieces, essay's, even one in the HBR.

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Your Latin Phrase of the Day:

Fortuna multis hominibus dat nimis, satis nulli.

[hoyden]

Gentlejim, hearing Cody's story I can relate to your sadness losing him. He was a partner and companion. Thank you for sharing. When I see Cody and you here I have the bigger picture.

[sbwaters]

From TheHighRoad gun blog, tumbled on this article: The Houston Warehouse for anyone taken by reloading and precision shooting.

[Jim Eagle]

To all my jarhead friends, Happy 243rd birthday.

https://twitter.com/USMC/status/1058146675288694786