Traditional Friday 'Now What?' Open Thread

I don't know the Outrage du Jour but we have one every day.

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[D]

Good Morning JOM!

[James D.]

First?

[James D.]

Guess not!

[BeastsEngland]

Me again...

Here’s Sydney Powell’s latest filing. I realize that it’s one side of the story, but it’s astounding nonetheless. I thought I understood the Flynn case pretty well, but I learned several new and important details.

It also allows me to better understand the complexity and roadblocks in the counter investigations by Durham and the gang. Keep that faith, peeps.

I hope y’all will take a look...

https://www.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.uscourts.dcd.191592/gov.uscourts.dcd.191592.129.2.pdf

p.s., Go Nats!!

[MissMarple2]

Beasts,

I STILL do not understand why interviews are not recorded. How many OTHER 302's were altered?

[James D.]

I STILL do not understand why interviews are not recorded. How many OTHER 302's were altered?

There IS no legitimate reason why FBI interviews aren't recorded.

[Jim Eagle]

All I can say is WOW to that Sidney Powell brief BOE posted at 7:48. Talk about dirty cops and prosecutors.

[MissMarple2]

Donald J. Trump
@realDonaldTrump
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3m
Another big dropout of the Presidential race was, along with 0% Tim Ryan, 0% @RepSwalwell
. Such talk and bravado from both, and nothing to show. They stood for nothing, and the voters couldn’t stand by them. Obnoxious and greedy politicians never make it in the end!

[MissMarple2]

Donald J. Trump
@realDonaldTrump
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1m
So Congressman Tim Ryan of Ohio has finally dropped out of the race for President, registering ZERO in the polls & unable to even qualify for the debate stage. See Tim, it’s not so easy out there if you don’t know what you’re doing. He wasn’t effective for USA workers, just talk!

[MissMarple2]

Today is the anniversary of the Battle of Agincourt, where Henry V's English army with longbows defeated the vastly larger French army.

“And Crispin Crispian shall ne'er go by,
From this day to the ending of the world,
But we in it shall be rememberèd—
We few, we happy few, we band of brothers;
For he today that sheds his blood with me
Shall be my brother.”

WS, Henry V, Act IV, Scene 3

[henry]

Beasts, make me wonder why Barr (or anyone) thinks FBI is worth saving as an institution. It is toxic waste from top to bottom.

[henry]

Donald J. Trump
@realDonaldTrump

Turkey fully understands not to fire on the Kurds as they leave what will be known as the Safe Zone for other fairly nearby areas. I don’t have to repeat that large scale Sanctions will be imposed for violations. Going well! ISIS secured by Kurds with Turkey ready as backup.....

....USA has gained Trillions of Dollars in wealth since November 2016. All others way down. Our power is Economic before having to use our newly rebuilt Military, a much better alternative. Oil is secured. Our soldiers have left and are leaving Syria for other places, then....

....COMING HOME! We were supposed to be there for 30 days - That was 10 years ago. When these pundit fools who have called the Middle East wrong for 20 years ask what we are getting out of the deal, I simply say, THE OIL, AND WE ARE BRINGING OUR SOLDIERS BACK HOME, ISIS SECURED!

[MissMarple2]

henry,

I agree. Maybe keep the fingerprint lab and forensics lab but ditch the rest.

[D]

Beasts:
Great post!
You have been missed.

[MissMarple2]

I see he's not letting up on the " pundit fools who have called the Middle East wrong for 20 years".

Good. They have caused enough harm and I would bet they got pay-offs from the defense industry.

[henry]

Gus, hope you and junior are productive this season. Trees depend on you.

https://isthmus.com/news/news/deer-overpopulation-is-taking-a-toll-on-wisconsin-forests/

[Buckeye]

henry

I just checked. Non-resident deer license is $160.

I thought "that's not too bad, I could go up and help GUS and JR. thin the herd".

Then I realized I would be expected to buy the beer:)

[MissMarple2]

Donald J. Trump
@realDonaldTrump
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2m
“Donald J. Trump is an absolutely historic President already, in less than 3 years in office. His record is there for everyone to look at & to examine and compare. This is an illegitimate effort to overthrow a President, not a formal Impeachment inquiry.” @LouDobbs
Thank you Lou

[Melinda]

Buckeye-

That's like trying to pay Chico and the band "Not to rehearse".

[henry]

Buckeye, beer taxes are very low here.

[Captain Hate]

beer taxes are very low here.

No stadiums paid for by "sin taxes"? Unpossible.

[henry]

Clearwater FL.

Scientology began grabbing property at an “unprecedented rate,” adding that “they now own most commercial property on every block within walking distance of the waterfront, putting the secretive church firmly in control of the area’s future.”

https://www.marketwatch.com/story/scientology-members-have-quietly-spent-millions-in-a-land-grab-to-take-control-of-clearwater-florida-report-2019-10-22?

[henry]

CH, the stadiums are paid for by a sales tax surcharge on outlying counties. (Which Milwaukee taps for it's own exclusive use). Beer is sacred.

[Melinda]

Wall Street Woes, Redux:

https://twitter.com/NicoloMacellari/status/1187716460640116736

[MissMarple2]

Just learned that the original PS1 Grand Theft Auto boxart has Trump Tower on it.

Incredible. pic.twitter.com/xDYhZDdXzF

— The_War_Economy (@The_War_Economy) October 25, 2019

Picture at the link.

[Melinda]

Also, if in Florida, I wouldn't use this guy as a CPA:

https://twitter.com/thomaskaine5/status/1187544789404790784

Wow!

[Melinda]

The Moment ZuckerDork realizes he's been censoring the wrong party:

https://twitter.com/DeplorableChoir/status/1187507506853138433

[Melinda]

This is a nice reminder:

https://twitter.com/Avery1776/status/1187719330882039811

[Narciso]

So the link i posted last night related to hunters tie to burismas defense team which in turn ties him to major howdy and samantha power.

[Buckeye]

Having the Dems control the House is the kiss of death.

[Melinda]

Matt Taibbi
@mtaibbi
This NYT story about the opening of a criminal probe into the origins of Russiagate sounds like it was written by the defense lawyers of the investigation’s targets. nytimes.com/2019/10/24/us/…

https://twitter.com/mtaibbi/status/1187556260641726464

(privately, henry mentioned beer. I may have to get me some for later....this morning.)

[JimNorCal]

OK, her chances are zero. So ... what has she been promised?

Gabbard won't seek reelection to Congress, focuses on presidential bid
https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/467405-gabbard-wont-seek-reelection-to-congress-focuses-on-presidential-race

[Narciso]

Yes thr treehouse was on a similar wave lenght pre spin.

[Captain Hate]

CH, the stadiums are paid for by a sales tax surcharge on outlying counties. (Which Milwaukee taps for it's own exclusive use). Beer is sacred.

Oh my, a sales tax surcharge on everything? Revenue tsunami! I don't think that would've flown here.

[Narciso]

Quelle surprise:

https://www.newsbusters.org/blogs/nb/nicholas-fondacaro/2019/10/24/cbs-nbc-censor-ethics-probe-dem-rising-star

[Jim Eagle]

Mel,

Is your 9:13 a correct link? It's about the paucity of buyers for US Treasuries, nothing about a Florida CPA.

[Jim Eagle]

Mel,

Forget it. My bad. Just noticed the twitter author is a CPA.

[Melinda]

And the "paucity" is what they grow mushrooms in all those semi trailers at the race track.

[Captain Hate]

LOL at the leftbots jumping off the Matt Taibbi Express, one accusing him of going Glenn Greenwald. It's like when Orwell had the veil lift.

I have to admit a soft spot for someone who came up with Flathead's moniker.

[Captain Hate]

Frankie Hollywood strikes back!

The Vatican responded to the theft and dumping of the pagan statues by accusing conservative Catholics of fomenting hate on social media, calling the incident a "violent and intolerant gesture."

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First that damn Jesus drove the moneychangers from the Temple and now this! Will the hatred never end?
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Tyrannosaur Wrangler at October 25, 2019 09:27 AM (+y/Ru)

[Melinda]

Nice smack!

https://twitter.com/amandaknox/status/1187719595060334606?s=21

[MissMarple2]

https://www.breitbart.com/the-media/2019/10/25/malcolm-nance-trump-may-be-after-obama-biden-clinton-brennan-ultimate-distraction-to-steal-an-election/

The MSNBC "Security Analyst" is apparently floating the idea that this is being done to steal the 2020 election.

All I have to say is that I want Brennan nailed. Let the other three be "unindicted co-conspirators" and make them fess up in return for avoiding jail. In public and on TV.

[Buckeye]

The fact that Tulsi shows up on Tucker and Hannity is curious.

If she runs 3rd party, will she siphon off left or center right votes?

[MissMarple2]

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@TheTrumpPage1
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12m
WATCH ONLINE AT 2:15pm ET, President Trump delivers remarks at the 2019 Second Step Presidential Justice Forum. Benedict College, Columbia, SC.
The White House live stream:

[MissMarple2]

Buckeye,

She has a lot of leftist associations including Antifa. I don't think she would draw off any votes from Trump.

However, her presence as a 3rd party could create an excuse for why he lost a state to the dem candidate. The democrats can't win without cheating.

[Melinda]

Bolton's "testifying" in front of Schiff today?

Hmmmm.

[Captain Hate]

If she runs 3rd party, will she siphon off left or center right votes?

Mostly left and maybe a smattering of donks who really like Trump but are stuck in an anti R mindset. Can you imagine anyone who voted for DJT being dissatisfied with his performance; I'm sure there are a few just because in really large numbers odd things happen, but not many. And the NTs.

[hoyden]

For a fraction of a second, when I see Lee Zeldin my mind reads Led Zepplin.

[henry]

David Burge
@iowahawkblog

Let's face it, Gabbard is polling like 1% in D primary; if my TL is any indication she is utterly reviled by D voters, and gets a semi-enthusiastic reception from FoxNews types. Voter math-wise she won't take jack from the D candidate.

[Jane]

This will make your day!

https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2019/10/get-your-popcorn-ready-four-different-reports-released-last-night-indicate-the-days-ahead-will-be-devastating-to-the-deep-state/

[Narciso]

The most annoying buds graduate since jesse ventura.

[Jane]

MM,

Forget Brennan, this is going straight to Obama. The fun part will be who gives him up.

[Marlene]

Good Morning! Re: Clearwater,FL. My in-laws were snowbirds for about 10 years in the 90s and lived in Clearwater. At the time,the Scientology presence was evident. I remember my father-in-law telling us they were buying up property. I always found it creepy to drive thru downtown to get to the beach. The drones in their khaki slacks and navy polo shirts walking around town. Clearwater Beach is very nice,family friendly and popular. I think it is one of the top beaches in the U.S.

[henry]

So long Paris Accords.

Trump can formally begin the yearlong withdrawal process on Nov. 4, allowing the U.S. to finalize the process on the same date in 2020 – just one day after the presidential election.

https://thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/467200-trump-prepares-to-formally-withdraw-us-from-paris-climate-accord#.XbMCNgKLFMM.twitter

[Jim Eagle]

If Tulsi runs as a 3rd party she will need funding. So, when you check on her donors you will then realize why she is running and what other candidate she is targetting for their bases votes.

Me? I don't think she will run as a 3rd party but I do believe someone like Warren or Sanders would make that play if they don't get the nomination. Also, I don't think The Beast will do more than drink and insult up to when they did the hole for her.

Narciso, Who is your 9:59?

[Marlene]

Speaking of Florida,the dog went to the vet yesterday. He needs dental surgery. He had dental surgery three years ago in Maine. I was looking at his file and comparing the fees. it will cost half of what the vet in Maine charged. I'm happy. :)
The vet tech asked,"why do all you snowbirds come down so early,it is still so hot here!" I laughed and said,"this time last year (Halloween) it snowed in Maine."

[Buckeye]

Obama: Can I borrow your Marcy Park boyz?

Hillary: Bend over.

[MissMarple2]

Marlene,

It's snowing in Amarillo this morning!

I posted video on the last thread.

[GUS]

Miller Park, soon to become American Family Park was financed by a 1/10th of 1% SALES TAX in 5 counties surrounding Milwaukee. The stadium is paid off after roughly 20 years, and the TAX has NOT been sunsetted yet.

[Melinda]

Good for Shem!

https://twitter.com/shem_infinite/status/1187729409572163584?s=21

[Tom R]

Jim @ 9:24

Assuming a male gets the Democrat nomination, I can see the Progressive overlords in control of the DNC promising Tulsi the VP nomination. She would be the Progressive version of Sarah Palin: female, attractive, and appeals to the hardcore ideologues of the base.

[Melinda]

Heh!

https://twitter.com/dbongino/status/1187729113559248896?s=21

[MissMarple2]

https://thefederalist.com/2019/10/25/gop-has-a-choice-fight-anti-trump-coup-effort-or-surrender-government-to-democrats/#.XbMFrWI3q1c.twitter

[Captain Hate]

Small things that make me happy:

I usually do the laundry for a variety of reasons but before we went to Vermont, Mrs H did it as part of getting things ready for our daughter staying with us afterward. When I was packing for Vermont I couldn't find my Dogfish Head black and bronze tee shirt. I knew damn well it was tied into her doing the laundry and misplacing it but couldn't shame her into going through all her stuff. Finally, over a month later, she was going through her stuff looking for stuff to donate to charity and guess what showed up? I knew it was just a matter of time but there are still some missing clothes of longer duration...

[Tom R]

This NY Times oped may have set the record for containing the most propaganda, misinformation and outright lies of anything they have ever published.

https://www.nytimes.com/2019/10/25/business/dealbook/george-soros-interview.html

[MissMarple2]

Melinda,

This morning Breitbart had an article that the MSNBC "Security Expert" had intoned that going after Obama, Clinton, Brennan and Biden would be a "good way to derail an election."

They have their talking points, for sure.

[Buckeye]

CH

Mrs. Buckeye intentionally discards things that are past their shelf life.

She doesn't want me looking like a rag picker, like I really give a flip:)

[Tom R]

CH from the last thread...

As usual, with Page I gave an attractive skirt too much credit in being honest with investigators. Off to Fort Marcy Park with her too.

Two separate issues here. This new piece of information is evidence of corruption on Page's part. What we don't know yet is how much she cooperated with DOJ investigators once she realized she and others were under investigation for their actions.

[henry]

Note, in two weeks the election will be less than a year away.

can't release anything bad in that time frame... wouldn't be prudent.

But that doesn't constrain Schiff.

[Captain Hate]

The Beast has broken out the fake accent and hot sauce for Cummings funeral.

[henry]

As if anything in the Internet of Things is secure.

The Wall Street Journal @WSJ
now

Officials found Russian software inside a hack of D.C.'s street cameras days before Trump's inauguration. But who was really behind it? on.wsj.com/2NbCRcG

[MissMarple2]

Mark Meadows
@RepMarkMeadows

Today I’m reminded once again: the ones who were the loudest voices in spreading the Russian collusion hoax now also seem to be the ones most determined to prevent the truth about its origins from coming to light

Very, very interesting.
===========================
Glad to see he has noticed and is putting it out there for people to consider.

[Ignatz Ratzkiwatzki]

--I never got how WeWork ended up a Street darling.--

What more appropriate street darling in the land of the IPO unicorn?
Charismatic hipster guru dude with long hair and impenetrable hipster jargon talking bullpuckio out of both sides of his mouth is the perfect guy to ride a bubble to the top. Cashes out with a billion plus and buys $90 million worth of houses named Flim Flam Estates, Pea and Thimble Manse and Suckering Heights.

[Buckeye]

Officials found Russian software inside a hack of D.C.'s street cameras days before Trump's inauguration. But who was really behind it? on.wsj.com/2NbCRcG

How can they be sure? Does the code have DNA??

[Captain Hate]

Buckeye,

In fairness to Mrs. H, she bought me that shirt at the brewery along with some tulip glasses, and it's still in great shape. But otherwise concern over personal appearance? LOLGF.

[Ignatz Ratzkiwatzki]

--Two separate issues here.--

I make it three.
Granted she's not as horse faced as some of her initial pics but not sure I'd go as far as "attractive skirt". :)

[Tom R]

Sidney Powell is cranking so hard on behalf of Flynn compared to his prior attorneys it makes me wonder if:
A. She's that much better
B. The former ones were terrible
C. The former ones were deep state operatives
4D.The former ones were placeholders until Mueller was done and Sidney brings in the big guns.

You know what my answer is. Every time we learn something new about Flynn's case the more confidence I have in Thomas Wictor's original conjecture that Flynn was running a sting operation against the Deep State.

In the NY Times article published last night that reported Durham was officially conducting a criminal investigation, buried towards the end of the article was a major revelation.
Mr. Durham has also asked whether C.I.A. officials might have somehow tricked the F.B.I. into opening the Russia investigation.

If that turns out to be 100% accurate then that opens the doors to a lot of possibilities of connecting dots that seemed impossible to connect up until now, to include the possibility Flynn was running a sting operation.

[Melinda]

“Get John Durham a Dos Equis...”

https://twitter.com/jimgeraghty/status/1187743178289491968?s=21

[Captain Hate]

not sure I'd go as far as "attractive skirt". :)

I saw a picture of her when she was testifying where they must have put that cat litter like stuff they use on garage floors to sop up spilled oil and grease on her hair, which was attractively cut. She cleaned up really nicely and would send the Horde to their bunks.

[MissMarple2]

Melinda,

What's that tweet say? Twitter won't let me access it.

[MissMarple2]

Rep. Doug Collins
@RepDougCollins
·
46m
If Durham finds crimes were committed, I'm confident he'll pursue justice and help restore America’s confidence in our premier law enforcement agency.

Chairman Nadler is wrong to suggest this investigation is anything less than an effort to deliver truth and accountability.

[MissMarple2]

https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/politics/biden-outreach-to-dhs-and-doj-overlapped-with-work-by-son-hunters-lobbying-firm

Headline:

Revealed: Joe Biden twice used his position as senator to intervene to boost son Hunter's lobbying

[Ignatz Ratzkiwatzki]

I'll take your word for it, CH.
I just have a mental image of her smile looking like a particularly gummy big mouth bass that swallowed a piano.

[Buckeye]

not sure I'd go as far as "attractive skirt". :)

Iggy, you are younger than most of the rest of us old farts.

When you get older, you will become less discriminating, trust me:)

[MissMarple2]

https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/oct/23/dems-mainstream-media-miss-the-boat-on-trumps-lync/

[Jim Eagle]

Gus,

Did you see this story:)

Medieval Scottish Man Who Died 600 Years Ago Was Short and Balding, with Bad Teeth and Back Problems

https://www.livescience.com/face-reconstruction-medieval-man-scotland.html?utm_source=Selligent&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=9185&utm_content=20191024_LS_Essentials_Newsletter+-+adhoc+&utm_term=3054988&m_i=kTPI73FbCvT4fmAmmK0wnWPDxcS7SgtxHd_xGZFaozHmQ1cFNtQVc%2BV0iavwdg11sydmOjFfmbmfQiAjxhDctXWxBwE41ykkkD

[MissMarple2]

https://www.foxnews.com/politics/fbi-agents-manipulated-flynn-file-as-clapper-urged-kill-shot-court-filing

[Porchlight]

FoxNews types

I'd like to say I thought Burge was better than this, but I didn't think that, so I can't say it.

Question: if Gabbard is polling so low and has no chance, and won't take any votes from D candidate, why is Hillary bothering to go after her?

I think the answer is because of the damage she can do to other D candidates during the primary. She took down Harris almost singlehandedly.

[Porchlight]

She cleaned up really nicely and would send the Horde to their bunks.

Low bar

[Porchlight]

LOL, I'm the one who rescues Mr Porch's things from the rag bag. Such as his bubble gum pink Crocs (long story).

[Melinda]

Link went to Jim Geraghty

https://www.nationalreview.com/the-morning-jolt/tim-ryan-dropping-out-shows-the-woke-lefts-control-over-democrats/

[Captain Hate]

I just have a mental image of her smile looking like a particularly gummy big mouth bass that swallowed a piano.

That was a terrible picture. Just wretched.

[Porchlight]

That Taibbi twitter thread on the Powell filing was very informative. So weird, real journalism

[MissMarple2]

https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2019/10/confirmed-robert-mueller-tried-to-tie-trump-team-to-russia-and-six-of-eight-events-were-deep-state-set-ups/

[MissMarple2]

My pal Brendon Dilley likes to dig up past tweets of the President's.

This perked me right up:

Brenden Dilley Retweeted
Donald J. Trump
@realDonaldTrump
·
Jun 18, 2014
"May God have mercy upon my enemies, because I won't" --General George S. Patton

[MissMarple2]

https://www.foxnews.com/politics/blumenthal-russia-probe-book

Sidney Blumenthal made threats to a publisher of a book about the Russia hoax that described the involvement of several democrats.

I didn't know this weasel was still around.

[Ignatz Ratzkiwatzki]

Pretty sure a woman who endorsed BERNIE FRICKIN SANDERS is going to be stealing a lot of right wing votes. ::eyeroll::

[MissMarple2]

POTUS Press ✩
@POTUSPress
·
14h
By shifting to a criminal investigation, the Justice Dept and Durham can now charges crimes, empanel grand juries ( they may already have), issue search warrants and compel testimony. All of those who have conspired in any way (+ journalists) may now become prosecutorial targets
===================================
Is this true? I am not a lawyer. I want some of these media people prosecuted.

[Narciso]

Ah sid vicious, a slithy tove, who trawler in conspiracy theories, re jfk with phillip agee, a cuban regime operative.

[Narciso]

The dem primary is not a repository of what one would call sane behavior.