The NY Times explains that the "focus" of the Whistleblower scandal is whether Trump abused Presidential power for political purposes in 2019. Trump wants to "deflect" from that by alleging that Obama/Biden abused Presidential power for political purposes by pressuring the Ukraine in 2016. Hmm.
The controversy has focused on whether Mr. Trump manipulated foreign policy — a military aid package to Ukraine had been delayed at the time of the phone call — to pressure the country’s newly elected president, Volodymyr Zelensky, to take action to damage Mr. Biden’s election bid.
On Saturday, Mr. Trump sought to deflect attention from that question by accusing Mr. Biden of acting improperly as vice president in calling for the ouster of a Ukranian prosecutor who had overseen an inquiry into corruption related to the oligarch whose company employed Hunter Biden.
Trump's supporters also wonder whether the Ukrainian dirt that was dished on Manafort in 2016 was put forward as a favor to Team Obama in a bid to hit Trump and boost Hillary.
As to Biden:
No evidence has surfaced to support Mr. Trump’s claim that the former vice president intentionally tried to help his son by pressing for the prosecutor general’s dismissal. But some State Department officials had expressed concern that Hunter Biden’s work in Ukraine could complicate his father’s diplomacy there.
No evidence has emerged, which might be a predictable consequence of a quashed investigation. Then again, proving there is no evidence offers the usual challenge of proving a negative. Fun for everyone!
Well. If the media can take down Trump *and* Biden its a win-win for their most engaged readership/viewership. TBF, it also creates a huge opening in the Sane Center, if there is any viable candidate left to fill it.
Dr J
I played this a lot after my dad passed.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NNL_wGZgV5Q
"I never will forget him, as he made me what I am..."
Posted by: mike in houston | September 23, 2019 at 06:07 PM
Trending in the right direction! Thanks!
Posted by: Stephanie Nene Not Your Normal Granma | September 23, 2019 at 06:10 PM
The Bee has a winner of a column on the child of the corn today.
Marionette Strings Clearly Visible During Greta Thunberg Testimony
Posted by: Stephanie Nene Not Your Normal Granma | September 23, 2019 at 06:15 PM
Condolences, Dr J.
Melinda, should I’m sure that’s just the tip of the iceberg.
Posted by: jimmyk | September 23, 2019 at 06:18 PM
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/mccabe-memo-suggests-rosenstein-was-serious-about-wearing-a-wire-in-the-white-house
Posted by: MissMarple2 | September 23, 2019 at 06:20 PM
MM,
I am convinced Rod was dirty, a wet finger in the wind. Then DJT confronted him, he denied,and then DJT decided to keep his enemies closer to him than his friends. A guy who has to work with the mob in NYC, can easily sniff out a traitor.
Posted by: Jim Eagle | September 23, 2019 at 06:26 PM
Yes, but that it happened at all is the shocker. Who was being sent a message? That’s what I am dying to know....
Posted by: Melinda | September 23, 2019 at 06:31 PM
Jack,
I agree. I am convinced that is why the dems feared him, as he had been around their shake-down efforts for years and knew what they were up to.
It's very gratifying to know we were right, and that he was able to spot all of these bad actors.
Posted by: MissMarple2 | September 23, 2019 at 06:31 PM
Deepest sympathy, DrJ.
Posted by: Captain Hate | September 23, 2019 at 06:35 PM
So sorry Dr.J
Posted by: Jane | September 23, 2019 at 06:37 PM
I'm so confused. All these white hats and 6d chess.
What happened. We had 2 genius's here who assured me that this was a 6-D operation.
Where'd they go???
Posted by: GUS | September 23, 2019 at 06:38 PM
Sanctions on Iran’s central bank.
@WSJ
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said new sanctions cut off the last remaining source of funds for Iran
Posted by: henry | September 23, 2019 at 06:38 PM
#wasTwoweeks
Still here, still not my game to call.
Posted by: Melinda | September 23, 2019 at 06:43 PM
My condolences to you and your family, Dr J.
Posted by: anonamom | September 23, 2019 at 06:52 PM
amom you have mail.
Posted by: Stephanie Nene Not Your Normal Granma | September 23, 2019 at 06:54 PM
Clarice & Jane,
I know you all are fans of Sidney Powell, but this letter brings my admiration for skewering poetry or prose, outside of Shakespeare, that I haven’t seen in many years. Enjoy:
https://twitter.com/profmjcleveland/status/1176231346915729409?s=21
Posted by: Melinda | September 23, 2019 at 06:58 PM
The Mad Cap Aventures of Bonzai Biden. Read it. He is one sick MF and has been since his youth, if you ask me.
https://amgreatness.com/2019/09/22/the-madcap-adventures-of-buckaroo-banzai-biden/
Posted by: Jim Eagle | September 23, 2019 at 06:59 PM
I want to add, how do these people get by us? Are we that naive that we cannot sort out the BS and lies? It is perplexing to me that we continually believe people like Biden and elect them to public office.
That said, at least Biden is up front one every comment he makes.
Posted by: Jim Eagle | September 23, 2019 at 07:02 PM
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-34277960
Nobel secretary regrets Obama Peace Prize.
Posted by: MissMarple2 | September 23, 2019 at 07:05 PM
Did I just make Biden Trump in the last sentence of my 7:02? But I did.
Posted by: Jim Eagle | September 23, 2019 at 07:09 PM
That award delegitimized forever for the Nobel.
Posted by: Jim Eagle | September 23, 2019 at 07:12 PM
Jack,
Great Hanson article!
Also, I think the Nobel guy realizes what you said, that it delegitimized it.
Posted by: MissMarple2 | September 23, 2019 at 07:16 PM
Melinda,
You gotta love her.
Posted by: Jane | September 23, 2019 at 07:18 PM
Donald J. Trump
@realDonaldTrump
·
33m
94% approval rating in the Republican Party. Thank you!
Posted by: MissMarple2 | September 23, 2019 at 07:18 PM
DrJ:
I am so sorry for the loss of your father.
Prayers for you and your family.
Posted by: D | September 23, 2019 at 07:19 PM
Since President Trump has a 94% approval rating in the GOP, tell me why any of those losers think they can primary him.
Posted by: MissMarple2 | September 23, 2019 at 07:19 PM
Stephanie, the CT tech give you any clues? Had an MRI years ago, and after, I asked the tech what he saw. After telling me he wasn’t allowed to talk about results, he winked at me and gave me a thumbs up.
Jack, MM, the Thomas Cook thing isn’t as bad long term. Various of the operations running under the TC name are quasi-independent. Several of the airlines will be back up and running tomorrow. Still sucks short term as many hotels are refusing TC pax outright.
Posted by: Another Bob | September 23, 2019 at 07:21 PM
Video at the link.
Posted by: MissMarple2 | September 23, 2019 at 07:22 PM
Mel: "Some goings on back in Detroit that might garner attention. Vote fraud indictments"
This is from 2018, but remember the recount in MI asked by Dr Jill and reputed to have been paid for by Hillary?
As I recall they found some precincts in Detroit with more votes (for Hillary) than registered voters ... and the recount was quietly dropped.
Posted by: President-Elect Jim,SunnyvaleCA | September 23, 2019 at 07:25 PM
@realDonaldTrump
“@FoxNews bombshell information reports that the so-called Whistleblower did not have firsthand knowledge of that phone conversation with Ukraine’s President.” Wow! @HARRISFAULKNER It is all a Democrat/Adam Schiff Scam! Doing this for 3 years now, and found NOTHING!
Posted by: henry | September 23, 2019 at 07:26 PM
MM:
I can’t respond to you anymore because you almost always take what I post the wrong way.
I am tired of watching my words in order not to offend you.
I made sure my son did not get in over his head in terms of government loans even when he was living on his own.
Robin:
Very smart move by your son. He will go far with that kind of motivation and focus.
I also worked a year before going for my Masters in one year.
I worked 3 jobs to pay my expenses.
Posted by: D | September 23, 2019 at 07:29 PM
JiminSunnyvale:
I remember that recount as well.
Posted by: D | September 23, 2019 at 07:30 PM
You have to love Trump's constituency. Targeted.
Posted by: Jim Eagle | September 23, 2019 at 07:31 PM
It is perplexing to me that we continually believe people like Biden and elect them to public office.
Nowhere is Failure Theater more pronounced than in Delaware where that dumbass has been an automatic. When the Washington Generals finally had a chance, Rove pulled a giant tantrum because voters preferred COD to his crap candidate, the great Mike Castle, and the state got the bearded Marxist, Chris Coons, to replace the paste eater. That loss was 100% Rove's fault.
Posted by: Captain Hate | September 23, 2019 at 07:32 PM
Dr. J -- Just play the music that gives you the most comfort over and over and over.
Posted by: Tonto | September 23, 2019 at 07:37 PM
The loon prosecutor is attaining new levels of delusional paranoia.
Posted by: Captain Hate | September 23, 2019 at 07:43 PM
I just ran across this site after cleaning up the kitchen. It gives a very enjoyable overview of how the democrats and the deep state creeps have been losing to Trump at every turn.
It will cheer you up, guaranteed!
http://www.gettingtrump.com/
Posted by: MissMarple2 | September 23, 2019 at 07:52 PM
https://thehill.com/opinion/campaign/462658-lets-get-real-democrats-were-first-to-enlist-ukraine-in-us-elections
Posted by: clarice | September 23, 2019 at 07:55 PM
When he gets questioned like this, the paste jar is on empty:
https://mobile.twitter.com/RealSaavedra/status/1176246133649068032
Posted by: Captain Hate | September 23, 2019 at 08:00 PM
Stonewall Jackson
@1776Stonewall
·
7m
psychotic Swedish teen climate freak, Greta Thunberg, and 15 other brainwashed children file climate complaints against 5 countries. . . . However, China was not one of them, despite them being responsible for highest percentage of emissions in the world. The kids are just pawns.
Posted by: MissMarple2 | September 23, 2019 at 08:01 PM
Another have to sign in. Tjppus pad sucks.
Let me say that Bide is a joke. Slaap lekker
Posted by: Jim Eagle | September 23, 2019 at 08:02 PM
Trump 2020: Because Fuck You Again.
Posted by: Captain Hate | September 23, 2019 at 08:04 PM
DrJ. - so sorry for your loss. May God provide His peace that passes all understanding.
Posted by: PDinDetroit | September 23, 2019 at 08:06 PM
Greta Stromberg or Greta Drax aka the fire starter.
Posted by: Narciso79 | September 23, 2019 at 08:07 PM
The girls spend most of the day on the beach, so instead of going out I prepared our traditional shrimp boil.
Really good when the shrimp were just caught an hour or two ago.
Posted by: Buckeye | September 23, 2019 at 08:09 PM
“Trump 2020...”
Broken glass CH. Over broken glass.
Posted by: Another Bob | September 23, 2019 at 08:11 PM
steph, no mail in my inbox.
Posted by: anonamom | September 23, 2019 at 08:11 PM
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2019/09/trumps_personality_much_better_than_elizabeth_warrens_to_women_voters_focus_group_finds.html
Posted by: clarice | September 23, 2019 at 08:14 PM
Captain tupolev report to the ready room:
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.redstate.com/streiff/2019/09/23/major-purveyor-russia-hoax-now-pushing-investigation-joe-bidens-influence-peddling/
Posted by: Narciso79 | September 23, 2019 at 08:15 PM
Stephanie, the CT tech give you any clues? Had an MRI years ago, and after, I asked the tech what he saw. After telling me he wasn’t allowed to talk about results, he winked at me and gave me a thumbs up.
NO they didn't but I got an email from the doc that there were 'abnormalities' and she would discuss them at the Wednesday appointment. The email did include the results might as well put em out for all to see.
Lower Thorax: Trace left pleural effusion. Left lower lobe atelectasis and/or
scarring.
Liver: Diffuse hepatic steatosis. Hepatomegaly measures 21.8 cm maximal
craniocaudal dimension.
Gallbladder/Biliary Tree: Normal.
Spleen: Normal.
Pancreas: Normal.
Adrenal Glands: Normal.
Kidneys/Ureters: No hydronephrosis or hydroureter on either side. Evidence of
ectopic insertion of the right ureter on the bladder dome likely postsurgical.
No definite radiopaque upper urinary tract stones in the collecting systems or
along the course of the ureters.
Gastrointestinal: Incomplete gastric distention limits evaluation. No evidence
of bowel obstruction. Normal appendix.
Bladder: See above for details regarding right ureterovesicular junction.
Incomplete urinary bladder distention limits its evaluation. No definite
intraluminal radiopaque stones.
Uterus/Adnexa: Absent uterus. No large adnexal mass.
Lymph Nodes: Normal.
Vessels: Abdominal aortic atherosclerosis without aneurysm.
Could all be related to insulin resistance or could be cancer I guess. I googled all the terms.
I did have a bad inhalation of some Diet Dr Pepper a few months ago that I thought I was going to have to call 911 and figure out how to tell them I was choking on liquid but I finally spit it all over my laptop. I guess not getting it all out could spiral to a lung infection...
They did diagnosis strep in my UT, so that could have spread. Lots of possibilities.
Just loved the hey it's abnormal let's talk at Wednesday appointment, though. Nothing like an email like that full of med terms to get the BP to skyrocket. Just dayum.
Posted by: Stephanie Nene Not Your Normal Granma | September 23, 2019 at 08:16 PM
Sent it again amom. Thanks!
Posted by: Stephanie Nene Not Your Normal Granma | September 23, 2019 at 08:18 PM
I was watching a rerun of the season finale of ncis la (which had a little fan service, to the original precursor jag) and its striking how the plot had a missile attack in part tatgeted on the kingdom, launched from iraq (although the islamic state is responsible) now four months later, we're in the attermath of such a scenario
Posted by: Narciso79 | September 23, 2019 at 08:20 PM
Indeed its like when i was flagged years ago witu e coli (note to self, dont schedule a blood test near your birthday
Posted by: Narciso79 | September 23, 2019 at 08:22 PM
I was reminded because of this:
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.wsj.com/amp/articles/u-s-saudis-look-for-iran-link-in-weapon-systems-11569171598
Posted by: Narciso79 | September 23, 2019 at 08:25 PM
Btw I got my last update from Mrs KK stating he's coming home today and is doing very very well. It was nice of her to send those dispatches to at least some strangers but honestly having tasks like that breaks up the unrelieved worrying and surely has a beneficial component of doing something good.
Posted by: Captain Hate | September 23, 2019 at 08:28 PM
Same here, AB...
Posted by: Captain Hate | September 23, 2019 at 08:29 PM
Maybe Iowa wants to amend its Constitution:
https://newrepublic.com/article/155138/kamala-harris-moving-iowa
Posted by: Captain Hate | September 23, 2019 at 08:31 PM
Thats a terrifying enail, even i hadnt watched enough House to realixe what they are talking about.
Posted by: Narciso79 | September 23, 2019 at 08:32 PM
I'm with you guys too.
I wouldn't let any of the Dem misfits walk my dog.
Posted by: Buckeye | September 23, 2019 at 08:33 PM
Oh that allen ho character got one year of supervised relief in addition to his two years, for violating the atomic energy act shirley.
Posted by: Narciso79 | September 23, 2019 at 08:34 PM
So this oligarch was berezovsky big,
https://www.kyivpost.com/ukraine-politics/onyshchenko-releases-alleged-recording-implicating-poroshenko-zlochevsky-graft.html
Posted by: Narciso79 | September 23, 2019 at 08:40 PM
clarice,
Here's MY focus group. All women in their late 60's or early 70's. There are 6.
Two are long-time democrats, watchers of MSNBC or CNN, and loathe Trum no matter what.
The other four LOVE him, think he's funny, cheer when he goes after the democrats, and are not bothered a bit by his language.
Myself, I find him charming, considerate of the average people who cross his path (military and relatives, children, construction workers, ICE and Border Patrol, farmers, etc.), and seems to be well-liked by world leaders like Morrison and Modi. (He even got a chuckle from the Pakistani PM today.)
I think this "boorish" persona was created by the dems from their watching The Apprentice and reading the tabloids. They also think he is stupid. Neither are true.
Posted by: MissMarple2 | September 23, 2019 at 08:43 PM
These writers at bloomberg and company they dont even check the links that lead from wikipedia
https://www.kyivpost.com/article/content/reform-watch/prosecutors-put-zlochevsky-multimillionaire-ex-ecology-minister-on-wanted-list-377719.html?cn-reloaded=1
Posted by: Narciso79 | September 23, 2019 at 08:45 PM
Took me five minutes to find out they are full of (redacted)
https://en.interfax.com.ua/news/economic/396015.html
Posted by: Narciso79 | September 23, 2019 at 08:49 PM
Gee, stephanie..You look good though so there's that.
Posted by: clarice | September 23, 2019 at 08:51 PM
Steph:
Good thoughts and best wishes for the Wednesday.
Will be praying for a good result.
Posted by: D | September 23, 2019 at 08:54 PM
Romney will learn to keep his mouth shut. Trump destroys him with the video at the link. HA!
Posted by: MissMarple2 | September 23, 2019 at 08:54 PM
They should make it very simple, schedule an appointment, to address areas of concern, dont freak me the hell out.
Btw that last decision in the interfax link was reversed by a superior court in june.
Posted by: Narciso79 | September 23, 2019 at 08:54 PM
After reading that VDH essay on Shurff Joe, where he equates him with Walter Mitty, it's pretty hard for me not to think of him as Biden Munchausen from now on.
There's no heroic tale too tall for him to star in. If he wasn't in politics he'd be in a conservancy.
Posted by: Ignatz Ratzkiwatzki | September 23, 2019 at 08:55 PM
I would say emilio bideno, i dont know if hes been through the 4th dimension.
Posted by: Narciso79 | September 23, 2019 at 08:56 PM
I watched that video multiple times. I might bookmark it for when I need a good reminder of things sometimes aren't always as bad as they seem.
Posted by: Captain Hate | September 23, 2019 at 08:59 PM
Wait what?
https://www.kyivpost.com/ukraine-politics/court-reinstates-case-against-mykola-zlochevsky.html
Posted by: Narciso79 | September 23, 2019 at 09:05 PM
I cannot begin to keep track of these various Russian and Ukrainian crooks, spies, billionaires, politicians and oligarchs.
Is there a good guy among them anywhere?
Posted by: Ignatz Ratzkiwatzki | September 23, 2019 at 09:10 PM
Probably the guy they are throwing shade on, the point is they are selling us a truckload of manure again. This is joe wilson 'no yelloecake' all over again.
Posted by: Narciso79 | September 23, 2019 at 09:13 PM
Who is it who "exonerated Biden and son?
Peter Strozk, Andrew McCabe, James Comey and Loretta Lynch?
Posted by: Ignatz Ratzkiwatzki | September 23, 2019 at 09:21 PM
Gee Clarice, Thanks! They said the same at Whitey Bulgers funeral... ;)
They should make it very simple, schedule an appointment, to address areas of concern, dont freak me the hell out.
How bout 'I have received your results and I will see you on Wednesday.' Finis, no crap a layperson can't follow and will google and go all hair on fire.
Posted by: Stephanie Nene Not Your Normal Granma | September 23, 2019 at 09:21 PM
That was my feeling.
Posted by: Narciso79 | September 23, 2019 at 09:24 PM
Iggy:
Your comments on Joe Biden are spot on.
WRT the other post, I have never watched a
Star Trek episode.
Posted by: D | September 23, 2019 at 09:27 PM
Hard to believe a bunch of kids from Oslo doing Bluegrass this well.
Released yesterday.
https://youtu.be/iMbbTQrC41o
Posted by: Buckeye | September 23, 2019 at 09:28 PM
I;m having minor surgery tomorrow. If you never hear from me again, you'll know I'm gone. If I'm still alive I'll check in later tomorrow afternoon.
Posted by: clarice | September 23, 2019 at 09:30 PM
All the best, Clarice.
Posted by: jimmyk | September 23, 2019 at 09:30 PM
Best wishes, Clarice.
Posted by: Stephanie Nene Not Your Normal Granma | September 23, 2019 at 09:31 PM
Best wishes clarice.
Posted by: Narciso79 | September 23, 2019 at 09:32 PM
They are eviscerating Biden on Hannity.
Giuliani is en Diego!
Posted by: D | September 23, 2019 at 09:34 PM
Should be en fuego
Posted by: D | September 23, 2019 at 09:35 PM
Good luck Clarice!
Posted by: D | September 23, 2019 at 09:35 PM
Or San Fuego
Posted by: boris | September 23, 2019 at 09:36 PM
Oh thats not what we were told:
https://mobile.twitter.com/NSCAfghan/status/1176212078069276677
Posted by: Narciso79 | September 23, 2019 at 09:39 PM
Clarice,
If you don’t come back, i’ll Kill you!1
Best of luck tomorrow!
9hope I don’t get arrested for my joke)
Posted by: Jane | September 23, 2019 at 09:41 PM
Thanks.
Jane, that's inspirational!
Posted by: clarice | September 23, 2019 at 09:45 PM
Boris:
Good to see you.
Posted by: D | September 23, 2019 at 09:47 PM
Before
https://mobile.twitter.com/redsteeze/status/1176266758996426753/photo/2
Posted by: Narciso79 | September 23, 2019 at 09:47 PM
After Jane's post, what can I say:)
Hope everything goes well tomorrow Clarice.
Posted by: Buckeye | September 23, 2019 at 09:51 PM
Dr.J--my condolences to you and your family. Hard!
Clarice, you'll be fine, you too Steph.
Dippi Longstocking's face as her press conference at the UN was interrupted by Trump coming in, like the boss he is, was priceless--rage and hate. Poor pathetic child.
Posted by: Catsmeat | September 23, 2019 at 09:53 PM
“Dippi Longstocking”
LOLOLOLOL!
Posted by: Another Bob | September 23, 2019 at 09:56 PM
Hah thats the best one yet, catsmeat.
I dubbed her initially firestarter,
Posted by: Narciso79 | September 23, 2019 at 09:57 PM
Dippi Longstocking
LOL. Perfect.
Best wishes, clarice.
Posted by: Captain Hate | September 23, 2019 at 09:58 PM
--WRT the other post, I have never watched a
Star Trek episode.--
Oh my. You have lived a sheltered life.
Here's my recommendation Maryrose;
Find the episodes, I, Mudd, The Trouble With Tribbles, This Side of Paradise and, my personal favorite, A Piece of the Action.
You'll enjoy them AND be in on more pop culture references. A twofer.
Posted by: Ignatz Ratzkiwatzki | September 23, 2019 at 09:58 PM
In a better world Greta Thunberg's parents/guardians/doctors etc would be charged with child abuse.
And the UN, ecofreak and Dem creeps using this poor disturbed child for their authoritarian political purposes would be horse whipped.
Posted by: Ignatz Ratzkiwatzki | September 23, 2019 at 10:01 PM
Ive also referenced the gamesters of triskelion , but i never liked that one, thats where the ahock collars come from, that i suggesr to motivate enefell players
Posted by: Narciso79 | September 23, 2019 at 10:03 PM