SecState Pompeo fingers Iran:
Pompeo Says Intelligence Points to Iran in Tanker Attack in Gulf of Oman
WASHINGTON — Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Thursday that intelligence reviewed by American officials showed that Iran was responsible for attacks earlier in the day on two tankers in the Gulf of Oman, a critical waterway for the transit of much of the world’s oil.
Mr. Pompeo did not present any evidence to back up the assessment of Iran’s involvement. The assertion is certain to further fuel tensions between the Trump administration and Iranian leaders, which have been at heightened levels since early May, when the White House announced military movements in response to what American officials have said is an increased threat from Iran.
But do remember - this is "drumbeat of war" intelligence, which every proper progressive knows can be manipulated and politicized. Its totally different when its "Russians aided Trump" intelligence. Obviously.
Yes, I saw that, the thing about hypersonic missiles would be the trajectory of said instrument dont think it could maneuver very well, because of the angle of approach.
Posted by: Narciso79 | June 15, 2019 at 01:08 AM
[Sex] Bots before THOT’s:
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-7137327/Twenty-women-group-date-anonymous-Mormon-millionaire.html
Posted by: Pinandpuller | June 15, 2019 at 01:11 AM
That would seem to be complicated
https://www.americanthinker.com/articles/2019/06/us_army_war_college_surrenders_to_cair.html
Posted by: Narciso79 | June 15, 2019 at 01:12 AM
The House and Senate ASC's are cutting funds for the Navy's LCS ships.
https://news.usni.org/2019/06/13/house-senate-defense-bills-tough-on-littoral-combat-ship-programs
I don't think aytone is feeling a lot of love for those ships.
Posted by: jim nj | June 15, 2019 at 01:15 AM
Well the house committee would have us down to paper sailing boats but ths design seemed contradictory to the objectives
Posted by: Narciso79 | June 15, 2019 at 01:17 AM
On the LCS, I think somebody said, "We'll make them modular." And somebody else heard, "Plug and play, how cool is that."
Posted by: jim nj | June 15, 2019 at 01:28 AM
I dont think it works like that, I'm reminded in a round about way about space above and beyond a space opera with military particularly marine overtones their fighters which operated in the vacuum and atmosphere had modular crew compartment that would descend to the aircraft.
Posted by: Narciso79 | June 15, 2019 at 01:35 AM
That were trying to avoid a scenario like what occasioned the point du hoc approach or that of navarrone.
Posted by: Narciso79 | June 15, 2019 at 01:38 AM
https://www.hughhewitt.com/
South Carolina’s Senator Lindsey Graham joined me this morning. He is chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee and a senior member of the Senate Armed Services Committee.
He's in fire-breathing mode. He makes Joe Bolton sound tame. He's talking radical action against Iran, Venezuela and Cuba.
Posted by: jim nj | June 15, 2019 at 01:45 AM
Narciso,
I was trying to Be witty. I don'y know if the LCS design was wrong from the start, a mismanaged project, or one doomed by budget cuts.
I'm not convinced it's worth further effort.
I've seen the idea of pilot pods that mate with space fighters. You can't eject in space, so an eject-able pod would make sense, provided that you won and could retrieve those pods.
Point du Hoc and Navaronne? I've lost you there.
Posted by: jim nj | June 15, 2019 at 01:59 AM
Plug and Pray. Is that a thing?
Posted by: Pinandpuller | June 15, 2019 at 02:00 AM
There’s a 3D printable suicide pod out there. Google it.
Posted by: Pinandpuller | June 15, 2019 at 02:00 AM
mr pin: "The only thing more incredible than Joy Behar saying Joe Biden can’t cure cancer is Joe Biden saying he can cure cancer. Assuming he wasn’t quoting someone else without attribution"
Whoa, I didn't think of that.
So, if we can find the person that Biden is plagiarizing, we will find the guy that CAN cure cancer!
Worth a shot ....
Posted by: JimNorCal | June 15, 2019 at 02:01 AM
https://wattsupwiththat.com/2019/06/14/extremes/
Judith Curry
She was scheduled to appear Jun 12th before Congress, but the date was cancelled so that the members could hold Barr and Ross in contempt.
Quote: "Interesting to ponder that Congressional procedural issues are deemed to be more important than Climate Change."
Worth reading.
Posted by: jim nj | June 15, 2019 at 02:10 AM
Rug and pray?
Posted by: jim nj | June 15, 2019 at 02:13 AM
via Insty,
https://www.redstate.com/alexparker/2019/06/14/tech-billionaire-joe-rogan-%e2%80%98the-left-won-culture-wars-now-theyre-just-driving-around-shooting-survivors/
I love the headline.
Posted by: jim nj | June 15, 2019 at 02:20 AM
via Insty,
https://jalopnik.com/the-story-behind-one-of-the-funniest-craigslist-car-ads-1825571462
LOL. A real treat.
Posted by: jim nj | June 15, 2019 at 02:31 AM
TWIP coming in a few hours, time to set the mood ...
Posted by: JimNorCal | June 15, 2019 at 03:01 AM
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Posted by: JimNorCal | June 15, 2019 at 03:05 AM
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Posted by: JimNorCal | June 15, 2019 at 03:06 AM
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Posted by: JimNorCal | June 15, 2019 at 03:07 AM
https://www.breitbart.com/economy/2019/06/14/reports-u-s-guatemala-negotiate-legal-wall-against-migrants/
This could be big. Immigrants from Honduras and El Salvador could be sent back to Guatemala from the US Puts pressure on Mexico too. Amazing what you can do without a Congress.
Posted by: jim nj | June 15, 2019 at 03:54 AM
From Jim's 2:31;
"Rear view camera: nope...but it’s got a transparent rear window and you have a fucking neck that can turn."
LOL
Posted by: Ignatz Ratzkiwatzki | June 15, 2019 at 03:55 AM
https://www.breitbart.com/asia/2019/06/14/duterte-keeps-silent-chinese-ship-sinking-spokesman-says-very-cautious/
Duterte has opinions on everything, except this?
Posted by: jim nj | June 15, 2019 at 04:05 AM
Iggy,
The whole Craigslist ad was a hoot.
Posted by: jim nj | June 15, 2019 at 04:07 AM
More Jim,S warmup for the big event. Time for second cuppa.
Posted by: hoyden | June 15, 2019 at 05:38 AM
https://www.foxnews.com/world/tanker-crew-were-detained-by-iran-after-first-being-rescued-by-another-vessel-us-officials
If this is being correctly reported it raises some questions. A tanker crew was rescued by a neutral ship and the Iranians demanded the debarkation of the crew into their hands.
Posted by: jim nj | June 15, 2019 at 05:48 AM
Is there a third option?
click here if you can't see the hole thing
Posted by: hoyden | June 15, 2019 at 05:51 AM
Reporting on this is all over the map. RT is in full propaganda mode. As are some others.
Many are ambivalent - like we need more proof.
And, of course, if we provided a full tick-tock of the attack, they would find a means to pick at it.
We have no friends outside of the Middle East.
Posted by: jim nj | June 15, 2019 at 05:54 AM
Huawei launches new Hongmeng OS to replace Android. RT, Sputnik, and other unknown sites rave.
Posted by: jim nj | June 15, 2019 at 06:20 AM
THE WEEK IN PICTURES: PRINCE OF WHALES EDITION
Posted by: hoyden | June 15, 2019 at 06:25 AM
I doubt Hongmeng is real or viable outside China, if it exists.
Posted by: jim nj | June 15, 2019 at 06:25 AM
Thank you, Hoyden, for TWIP.
Posted by: jim nj | June 15, 2019 at 06:27 AM
nytol
Posted by: jim nj | June 15, 2019 at 06:42 AM
My pleasure, jim nj. Check out the new Huawei phone:
Posted by: hoyden | June 15, 2019 at 06:43 AM
One more before I go off and do other things.
Posted by: hoyden | June 15, 2019 at 06:53 AM
Nothing better than starting Saturday with coffee and TWIP!
Thanks, hoyden!
Morning, everyone!
Posted by: MissMarple2 | June 15, 2019 at 06:56 AM
Thanks Hoyden!
Posted by: Buckeye | June 15, 2019 at 07:03 AM
Gun free zone?
Shoot 'em up at Corona, CA Costco
https://www.sfgate.com/news/crime/article/Shooting-inside-California-Costco-causes-13999704.php
Posted by: anonamom | June 15, 2019 at 07:04 AM
https://www.breitbart.com/tech/2019/06/14/facebook-to-debut-cryptocurrency-next-week-backed-by-visa-mastercard-uber/
Facebook is getting creepier and creepier.
Posted by: MissMarple2 | June 15, 2019 at 07:05 AM
People who know about investing, oil, and shipping will LOVE this thread! (I even liked it, and I don't know beans about any of it. HIGHLY recommend reading!
https://threadreaderapp.com/thread/1139545059752337408.html
Original thread because some of the comments are good, too.
https://twitter.com/SuperMugatu/status/1139545059752337408
Posted by: MissMarple2 | June 15, 2019 at 07:19 AM
Retweeted by the President. Link goes to a youtube video.
Posted by: MissMarple2 | June 15, 2019 at 07:21 AM
Retweeted by the President. Link goes to a video.
Posted by: MissMarple2 | June 15, 2019 at 07:23 AM
Retweeted by the President.
Posted by: MissMarple2 | June 15, 2019 at 07:24 AM
Retweeted by the President. :ink goes to video.
Posted by: MissMarple2 | June 15, 2019 at 07:25 AM
Retweeted by the President. :oml goes to Judicial Watch article.
Posted by: MissMarple2 | June 15, 2019 at 07:28 AM
Retweeted by the President:
Hugh Hewitt
Verified account @hughhewitt
23h23 hours ago
"It may be the single biggest political crime in the history of the United States" @realDonaldTrump says about #Spygate. "Eventually they are going to have to cover it," @POTUS adds.
Posted by: MissMarple2 | June 15, 2019 at 07:29 AM
Retweeted by the President. Link goes to Centcom video.
Posted by: MissMarple2 | June 15, 2019 at 07:30 AM
Retweeted by the President. Link goes to NYT article.
Posted by: MissMarple2 | June 15, 2019 at 07:32 AM
Retweeted by the President. Link goes to CNN and possibly NYT.
Posted by: MissMarple2 | June 15, 2019 at 07:34 AM
@AFP
VIDEO: 🇭🇰 Hong Kong's embattled leader #CarrieLam says a divisive bill that would allow extraditions to China will be "suspended" in a major climbdown by her government after a week of unprecedented protests.
https://twitter.com/afp/status/1139809769127063552?s=21
Posted by: henry | June 15, 2019 at 07:37 AM
Retweeted by the President. Rubio calls out the linked NPR article for getting things wrong.
Posted by: MissMarple2 | June 15, 2019 at 07:37 AM
Donald J. Trump
Verified account @realDonaldTrump
2m2 minutes ago
“The latest Polls find 51% of Americans approve of President Trump’s Job Performance. Last month a Democrat Pollster said President Trump’s approval rating has been the most steady of any President in history!” @OANN
Posted by: MissMarple2 | June 15, 2019 at 07:40 AM
The President retweeted several tweets of Melania's from several days ago. Here's his page if you want to take a look at them:
https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump
Posted by: MissMarple2 | June 15, 2019 at 07:41 AM
https://pjmedia.com/news-and-politics/pinterest-blacklists-pj-media-other-conservative-sites-and-this-is-just-the-tip-of-the-censorship-iceberg/?fbclid=IwAR2vE24f4g3NNMkd7P6wXARsu9A-2IzbNNWSO6kYeX51p1LZr-mWDPw_UzE
Posted by: clarice | June 15, 2019 at 07:48 AM
https://www.forbes.com/sites/michaelshellenberger/2019/05/06/the-reason-renewables-cant-power-modern-civilization-is-because-they-were-never-meant-to/#7f3cde91ea2b
Posted by: MissMarple2 | June 15, 2019 at 08:00 AM
Anyone else think this Iran kerfuffle is being instigated by the dems to try and draw Trump into a conflict with Iran before the 2020 election?
Feinstein dining with the Iranian FM? Kerry meeting with the Iranians, supposedly over the nuke deal? Who else?
Posted by: Another Bob | June 15, 2019 at 08:04 AM
Potentially a no-lose scenario for the dems, no?
Trump gets into a shooting conflict and it’s “see, Trump’s just a lapdog taking Israel’s orders from Kushner”.
Trump fails to get into a shooting conflict and it’s “Trump is a dangerous know-nothing being rolled by the Iranians”.
Posted by: Another Bob | June 15, 2019 at 08:09 AM
Now the President is retweeting Dan Scavino. Some of the posts are old, like his handshaking at the Air Force Academy. I won't post those. However, here is a Scavino tweet that the President retweeted which sort of goes with the article clarice posted at 7:48:
Dan Scavino
Verified account @DanScavino
May 22
Dems will keep their (embarrassing) games going on here in THE SWAMP until 2020 because they hate Trump & they think it helps them politically. It is their goal to make the lives of those who have supported/worked for Trump, miserable. They’re failing. Great news, SIX MORE YEARS!
Posted by: MissMarple2 | June 15, 2019 at 08:14 AM
Donald J. Trump
Verified account @realDonaldTrump
10m10 minutes ago
Despite the Greatest Presidential Harassment of all time by people that are very dishonest and want to destroy our Country, we are doing great in the Polls, even better than in 2016, and will be packed at the Tuesday Announcement Rally in Orlando, Florida. KEEP AMERICA GREAT!
Posted by: MissMarple2 | June 15, 2019 at 08:16 AM
Another Bob,
I share your concern, but things are a bit different over there than they were 3 years ago. For one thing, the Saudis have built up their military.
I know having Trump in a lose-lose situation is what the dems hope for, but he is a lot smarter than Kerry and Feinstein.
Posted by: MissMarple2 | June 15, 2019 at 08:19 AM
Time for Mitch Rapp to assist John Kerry with having an "accident".
Posted by: Buckeye | June 15, 2019 at 08:19 AM
Ha!
Emerald Robinson
✝️
Verified account @EmeraldRobinson
14h14 hours ago
Are we being too hard on Ilhan Omar possibly? Don't many American women accidentally file joint tax returns with a man who's not their husband? While not filing jointly with the man who is actually their current husband? And who is also their brother? Probably a clerical error.
Posted by: MissMarple2 | June 15, 2019 at 08:25 AM
FBI/DOJ Never Obtained the Unredacted CrowdStrike Reports on ‘Russian Hack’ of DNC Servers
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Posted by: Extraneus | June 15, 2019 at 08:27 AM
REPORT: House GOP Leadership: FBI Director Wray Not Cooperating with AG Barr’s Spygate Investigation – Burying Documents
Posted by: Extraneus | June 15, 2019 at 08:27 AM
Extraneus,
I was just going to post that! The replies on Sperry's tweet. indicate that a LOT of people would support disbanding the FBI.
Posted by: MissMarple2 | June 15, 2019 at 08:32 AM
https://www.conservativereview.com/news/reported-cartel-drone-found-near-texas-border-prepared-real-national-security-threat/
Well, swell. The cartels have drones.
I am afraid we are going to end up having to take military action against them.
Posted by: MissMarple2 | June 15, 2019 at 08:36 AM
Barr should fire Wray.
Posted by: Buckeye | June 15, 2019 at 08:37 AM
I am afraid we are going to end up having to take military action against them.
That is when we will find out if Obrador is friend or foe.
Posted by: Buckeye | June 15, 2019 at 08:40 AM
More rain. More lightning. More thunder. I am so sick of rain.
Thank heavens, no flooding. But, honestly, the flowers need sun. So do I. :)
Posted by: joan | June 15, 2019 at 08:42 AM
Kerry should go bicycling in the Alps again.
Posted by: Melinda | June 15, 2019 at 08:46 AM
https://twitter.com/ColumbiaBugle/status/1139697932192473089
This is a thread with a few video clips and quotes from Missouri Senator Josh Hawwley's commencement speech at The King's College.
It also has a link to the complete speech.
Posted by: MissMarple2 | June 15, 2019 at 08:46 AM
Well that was true a hundred years ago there abouts, when pancho villa got a head 9f himself and Wilson had Veracruz and tampico occupied.
Posted by: Narciso79 | June 15, 2019 at 08:46 AM
Jane,
We are supposed to get rain for the next 8 days. Ugh.
Posted by: MissMarple2 | June 15, 2019 at 08:47 AM
Never thought of OK as a wet area, Joan, but I've been reading about Costa Rica. Some places get 20' of rain per year.
Posted by: Extraneus | June 15, 2019 at 08:48 AM
I just posted parts of a thread but it's disappeared. I know it's happened to several of you, but I've never lost one before.
Oops, I have to leave, they haven't finished the French drains, etc., and water is coming in the front of the house again. Have to help my husband.
grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr
Posted by: joan | June 15, 2019 at 08:53 AM
Donald J. Trump
Verified account @realDonaldTrump
7m7 minutes ago
All in for Senator Steve Daines as he proposes an Amendment for a strong BAN on burning our American Flag. A no brainer!
Posted by: MissMarple2 | June 15, 2019 at 08:59 AM
Donald J. Trump
Verified account @realDonaldTrump
3m3 minutes ago
“President Trump to launch 2020 Campaign in Florida!” @foxandfriends Tuesday will be a Big Crowd and Big Day!
Posted by: MissMarple2 | June 15, 2019 at 09:00 AM
One item of history:
https://threadreaderapp.com/thread/1085010668556873728.html
Marc Rich, Hillary!, and her favorite door prize, as in “You ain’t comin’ in that door without a lot.”, cash.
Posted by: Melinda | June 15, 2019 at 09:03 AM
Indeed the page kerfluffle makes even less sense when Greg piering explained the parts
Posted by: Narciso79 | June 15, 2019 at 09:08 AM
This was a superb read, two hours ago, and still holds up after enough coffee. CH will really enjoy it:
https://thefederalist.com/2019/06/13/ignorance-american-history-feeds-demagogues-hate-constitution/
Enjoy.
Posted by: Melinda | June 15, 2019 at 09:09 AM
https://twitchy.com/gregp-3534/2019/06/15/dear-diary-i-saw-sean-and-tucker-on-a-bus-and-they-totally-ignored-me/
Posted by: MissMarple2 | June 15, 2019 at 09:13 AM
Gnu
Posted by: peter | June 15, 2019 at 09:14 AM
New
Posted by: lurkersusie | June 15, 2019 at 09:15 AM
So are we MM, but we won't. So I'm going to the pool!
Posted by: Jane | June 15, 2019 at 09:16 AM
Extraneous, the news people are calling the May weather historic for rain and flooding. But May and June are the months we get the most rain. I think we got about 19" of rain here in May. So far in June we've gotten three or four inches. We've gotten l.56" since midnight. It's when the rain comes in a fast down burst that we have problems (personally). We aren't near the river that flows through our town. Parts of our little city flooded from the river. Ours is just storm water.
Tulsa and Sand Springs, Claremore (Will Rogers home), south to Bixby, Broken Arrow, Ft. Gibson and Muskogee, and other places south of us had terrible flooding. Some of the pictures of people's homes are astounding. Water up to the roof, then when it recedes, liquid mud inside. People are tearing out flooring, walls down to the studs. Throwing everything they own away. Some are just grateful to find a loved one's picture.
There is the Keystone Dam west of Tulsa that prevented some of the Arkansas flooding into parts of the city, but along Riverside Drive in Tulsa flooded. Major flooding. Also in Sand Springs just minutes west of Tulsa.
The Army Corp of Engineers kept raising the amount of water they were releasing from the Keystone Dam causing flooding downstream from the Arkansas. And, the water coming in from north and east of there was flooding the countryside. They were really worried about the levees. The National Guard patrolled the levees constantly because they were afraid they would fail. The levees are old, and officials were overjoyed they did their job. One or two big holes opened in a couple, but helicopters brought in fill. There were pictures of the guardsmen up to their armpits in the water passing sandbags to shore them up.
They call the eastern part of the state 'Green Country'. It's really green right now. :) July and August are hot and usually dry here, but the state is full of rivers and lakes and people enjoy water-related vacations. For the most part, life here is what you make it. :)
Posted by: joan | June 15, 2019 at 09:31 AM
New
Posted by: JimNorCal | June 15, 2019 at 09:40 AM