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Thomas Edsall does NOT title his latest essay "What's The Matter With The Democrats?". He prefers an air horn:

Democrats Shouldn’t Panic. They Should Go Into Shock.

No surprises here - 2022 looks like a Red Storm Rising / Blue Wave Goodbye election. Both history and current events are against the Dems:

The rise of inflation, supply chain shortages, a surge in illegal border crossings, the persistence of Covid, mayhem in Afghanistan and the uproar over “critical race theory” — all of these developments, individually and collectively, have taken their toll on President Biden and Democratic candidates, so much so that Democrats are now the underdogs going into 2022 and possibly 2024.

But a year is a long time and there is still a lot of football to be played. And then basketball, and then a World Series.

Comments

[matt - deplore me if you must]

I think you were thinking of the Finnish sniper, Simo Hayha. He killed over 500 Russians in the Winter War.

[Catsmeat]

MM, it is so wonderful to have you back at the old stand. I so hope you will be fully rested and restored soon if not now!

[bubarooni]

It is really nice to see your posts MM.

[Davod]

Matt. Most were killed using a normal rifle, although a Swedish businessman gave him a much better rifle later.

[jim nj]

https://hotair.com/john-s-2/2021/11/17/this-dui-video-of-gaige-grosskreutz-is-pretty-interesting-n429845

This DUI video of Gaige Grosskreutz is pretty interesting

The author covers the high points in the article.

[jim nj]

https://nypost.com/2021/11/16/the-shameful-betrayal-of-new-yorks-finest/

The shameful betrayal of New York’s Finest

[jim nj]

https://www.scmp.com/business/companies/article/3156394/evergrandes-fire-sale-continues-founder-hui-ka-yan-disposes

Evergrande’s fire sale continues as founder Hui Ka-yan disposes of corporate and personal assets to avert defaulting on debt

"Hui Ka-yan, founder and chairman of China Evergrande Group, has stepped up the disposal of his corporate and personal assets to help the world’s most indebted developer stave off defaults as the company faces US$366 million of interest payments this year.

That included the Dutch electric motor maker e-Traction, sold last week to Saietta Group based in the UK last week for €2 million (US$2.3 million), a staggering 97 per cent discount on the March 2019 purchase price of 500 million yuan (US$78.4 million)."

That's quite a haircut.

[Dave (in MA)]

Oh look, they found a job for Kamala.... https://t.co/of9MAr1Gee

— Harmeet K. Dhillon (@pnjaban) November 18, 2021

[jim nj]

https://www.cnbc.com/2021/11/17/walmart-and-target-clash-with-investors-over-low-price-strategy-.html

Walmart and Target clash with investors over strategy to keep prices low despite inflation

"Walmart and Target put up strong third-quarter performances this week, beat Wall Street’s expectations and spoke of holiday shoppers already starting to splurge on gifts and gatherings this season. Yet the investor response was swift: A brutal sell-off.

Target shares closed down about 5% Wednesday. Walmart closed down nearly 3% on Tuesday, after its earnings report. Shares continued to drop Wednesday, erasing all its gains year-to-date.

The two sides are at odds on the retailers’ strategy of absorbing some of the rising costs of shipping, labor and materials rather than passing them on to customers with higher prices. Both Walmart CEO Doug McMillon and Target CEO Brian Cornell have drawn a clear line. Their strategy: Keep prices low in a bid for customer loyalty — even if it means a hit to profits."

I think that's a smart move.

[jim nj]

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10208119/kyle-rittenhouse-trial-NICHOLAS-SANDMANN-media-defamation.html

The corrupt liberal media came for me, just like they came for Kyle Rittenhouse, and if he decides to sue I say go for it and hold the media accountable: NICHOLAS SANDMANN

[jim nj]

I smiled

https://nypost.com/2021/11/16/kamala-harris-is-a-very-weird-person/

[MissMarple2]

Gonna try to sleep. My hours are all messed up.

[Jim Eagle]

Been up since 0230hrs. Another bout of insomnia. Sitting here tired and nodding off from time to time. May have to take an ice cold shower and have another cuppa, black, as usual.

Like Nick Sandmann, I also, saw the media parallels in the KR stories. Reminds me of Wayland Jennings,"Mama Don't Let Your Babies Grow up to Be Cowboys":)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i85ob2DackI

[Pinandpuller]

“Then Cleanor the Arcadian, being the eldest of the generals, made answer that they would die sooner than give up their arms. And Proxenus the Theban said: “For my part, Phalinus, I wonder whether the King is asking for our arms on the assumption that he is victorious, or simply as gifts, on the assumption that we are his friends. For if he asks for them as victor, why need he ask for them, instead of coming and taking them? But if he desires to get them by persuasion, let him set forth what the soldiers will receive in case they do him this favour.” In reply to this Phalinus said: “The King believes that he is victor because he has slain Cyrus. For who is there now who is contending against him for his realm? Further, he believes that you also are his because he has you in the middle of his country, enclosed by impassable rivers, and because he can bring against you a multitude of men so great that you could not slay them even if he were to put them in your hands.” Then Theopompus, an Athenian, said: “Phalinus, at this moment, as you see for yourself, we have no other possession save arms and valour. Now if we keep our arms, we imagine that we can make use of our valour also, but if we give them up, that we shall likewise be deprived of our lives. Do not suppose, therefore, that we shall give up to you the only possessions that we have; rather, with these we shall do battle against you for your possessions as well.”—Xenophon, ‘Anabasis’

[Melinda]

Oil Outlook Forecasts: Many Providers, Differing Opinions. The Factors To Watch

https://www.investing.com/analysis/oil-outlook-forecasts-many-providers-differing-opinions-the-factors-to-watch-200608745

[Jim Eagle]

As seen on FB:)

[Melinda]

Use salt with this one.

The AP Interview: Meng Hongwei’s wife slams ‘monster’ China

https://apnews.com/article/europe-china-france-lyon-china-government-b620d9229eba0dfe2617b98b4f2f7867

[Melinda]

No S$^%, Sherlock.

Evergrande Default ‘Highly Likely,’ S&P Global Ratings Says

https://www.thestreet.com/investing/evergrande-default-highly-likely-s-p-global-ratings-says

[henry]

Cold today… 20s to low 30s. Courthouse protesters better dress warmly.

[jimmyk]

They'll be warmed by all the fires they set.

[MissMarple2]

I wonder if the jury has been delaying until the cold front moves through.

[Narciso]

his hand got caught in the cookie jar,

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/pentagon-inspector-general-raises-questions-about-former-d-c-guard-commander-s-jan-6-account/ar-AAQPClL?ocid=msedgntp&fbclid=IwAR2xHLGVgBCK73Z-D75SuLRmU9p7gFKxIc-_-gwaz5KPVgEQjjJRQPPIPwc

[Narciso]

ah i missed that one this morning
, clarice,

in the event of an actual terrorist attack, which al queda has not forgotten about, they would be totally overwhelmed,

[Narciso]

S&P has a good grasp on the obvious, after they burned down the barn,

[Narciso]

oh

https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2021/11/something_very_peculiar_is_happening_with_our_strategic_petroleum_reserve.html

[Marlene]

Good Morning! Gov.DeSantis will sign a package of anti-Covid vaccine mandate bills today in...Brandon. HA!

[Narciso]

yes in deed,

https://amgreatness.com/2021/11/17/criminal-justice-reform-is-leftist-code-for-punishing-conservatives/

[Narciso]

well its not like we need them for food,

https://www.producer.com/news/china-cuts-phosphate-exports-to-build-batteries/

[clarice]

https://bariweiss.substack.com/p/the-medias-verdict-on-kyle-rittenhouse

[clarice]

https://www.foxnews.com/media/washington-post-corrections-steele-dossier

WaPo has now corrected 12 stories on the dossier.

[Jane]

https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2021/11/17/louisiana-ag-leads-13-state-lawsuit-targeting-bidens-attack-u-s-energy-independence/

This is good news. Judge fights back on energy independence.

[Narciso]

yet none of these reporters have been fired, like judith miller was by the times, there were plenty of reporters and editors who got the story 'wrong'
I'm dubious how wrong, howard kurtz piled on, when she was in jail,

[Narciso]

as if anyone at the bureau would have gone along with that,

https://www.frontpagemag.com/point/2021/11/imagine-if-fbi-hadnt-targeted-parents-blmers-or-daniel-greenfield/

[Narciso]

of course, the local papers dont apologize over defaming matt gaetz,

[henry]

Quick note… gun deer season starts Saturday at sunrise. Why does that matter? Every long gun in WI has been serviced and sighted in over the past two weeks.

This is not a good time to riot. But that is not the point.

At least some of the jury will want to get to the north woods tomorrow. I expect a verdict today.

[Narciso]

i thought the season started in september,

[Melinda]

Chronicles Magazine
@ChroniclesMag
We are now facing the historical crisis that the late Chronicles columnist Sam Francis predicted. We should celebrate him for his prophetic understanding, not cancel him for being politically incorrect. chroniclesmagazine.org/in-defense-of-…

https://twitter.com/ChroniclesMag/status/1461039911809728516

https://www.chroniclesmagazine.org/in-defense-of-sam-francis/

MIck Jagger Gathers No Mosque @MickMosque
18h
Replying to @ChroniclesMag
Sam Francis "There two parties in Washington — the stupid party (Republicans) and the evil party (Democrats). Every once in a while the stupid party and the evil party get together and do something that is both stupid and evil. In Washington, that is called bipartisanship."

https://twitter.com/MickMosque/status/1461061748929318924

[henry]

Narciso, bow hunting starts in September.

[Narciso]

unsurprising caphead got it wrong

https://twitter.com/julie_kelly2/status/1461329795720044547

[MissMarple2]

Now we are going to get a large dose of Karl Rove at the Aubrey trial in Georgia.

[Melinda]

Nicholas Fondacaro
@NickFondacaro
.@NBCNightlyNews edits Rittenhouse judge slamming the media's 'grossly irresponsible' coverage, deflects to the public newsbusters.org/blogs/nb/nicho…

https://twitter.com/NickFondacaro/status/1461156578107789314

https://www.newsbusters.org/blogs/nb/nicholas-fondacaro/2021/11/17/nbc-edits-rittenhouse-judge-slamming-media-coverage-deflects

[Old Lurker]

Local News POV:

https://redstate.com/brandon_morse/2021/11/17/cbs-whistleblower-reveals-local-stations-being-instructed-to-not-be-objective-by-diversity-officers-n477366

[Narciso]

now the arbery defense atty seem to miss the point entirely, this is the best they could pick?

[Neo]

For some reason this keeps ringing in my brain …

The Verdict (1982):

A: Yes, I signed it, yes. But I didn't write a nine (9), I wrote a one (1).

Q: You didn't write a nine (9), you wrote a one (1), and how is it that you remember so clearly after four (4) years?

A: Because I kept a copy, I have it right here.

Defense: Objection. We can't be expected to accept a photocopy when the court already has the original.

[Narciso]

the point of that exchange, was the interval between the anesthesia, and the operation,

[matt - deplore me if you must]

all the stuff you see about inflation in the news is driven by rich people flipping their shit because their parasitic assets aren’t doing as well as they’d like and they’re scared that unemployment benefits + stimmy checks + 15 minimum wage + labor shortage is why ~jmt~

Sarah Jeong - New York Times

This now an official propaganda campaign by the Left. They are desperately trying to deflect blame when it lies square on their shoulders.

The idiocy continues to become more and more disassociative. Russia hoax, Ukraine hoax, Covington kids, Kenosha, Trayvon, "hands up, don't shoot", CRT, Border crisis, gas crisis. All lies.

[Narciso]

yep

https://t.me/s/The_Library_II

[Narciso]

that's just retarded, we're talking about food and medicine, I'm sure there's a proper korean invective,

[henry]

At least it’s not mean tweets.

https://empowerwisconsin.org/rittenhouse-trial-judge-receives-vile-threatening-emails/

[Narciso]

i try to ration my intake of stupid,

https://twitter.com/RpwWilliams/status/1461243768502325248

[Ignatz Ratzkiwatzki]

Great quote from Xenophon, Pin.
I may to read the book.

[Jane]

Henry,

After 3 days my best hope is for a hung jury, followed by a dismissal with prejudice.

[henry]

Felon arrested on courthouse steps.

https://www.foxnews.com/us/anti-rittenhouse-protestor-body-slams-reporter-arrested-battery

[Narciso]

its like the fly trap thing for these people,

[henry]

@mrandyngo

Breaking: The second belligerent anti-#Rittenhouse protester arrested outside the #Kenosha courthouse is local #BLM leader, Shaquita Lashia Cornelious, who crossed state lines from Zion, Ill. She is the co-chair of BLM Lake County, IL.

https://twitter.com/mrandyngo/status/1461331152946540556?s=21

Zion is essentially across the street from Kenosha, for those keeping score. Lots of Zion people vote in Kenosha as well. (Short bus ride).

[Dave (in MA)]

local #BLM leader, Shaquita Lashia Cornelious

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

[Narciso]

but you see dave, antioch, that's super duper crossing state lines, sarc,

[Narciso]

school house rock, would be very informative in this day and age, instead you have animal shows or good morning america,

[Narciso]

yep.

https://babylonbee.com/news/buffalo-guy-wishing-he-had-just-burned-down-a-car-dealership-instead

[henry]

ROFL

@adamkinzinger

I’m proud to support my friend @EvanMcMullin for US Senate along with a coalition of Utahns & like-minded Americans. Evan has stood up to extremism in every form & to fix politics, we need to do things differently. Join me and help Evan replace Mike Lee:

[MissMarple2]

Black nurse said she wished gas prices would go down. I told her if Biden hadn’t shut down the pipeline they WOULD be lower. She didn’t know about that pipeline being closed.

[henry]

@vickimckenna

Pentagon Threatens to Downgrade Oklahoma National Guard To a "State Militia" Unless It Complies With Vaccine Mandate

https://redstate.com/streiff/2021/11/18/pentagon-threatens-to-downgrade-oklahoma-national-guard-to-a-state-militia-unless-it-complies-with-vaccine-mandate-n477498

[Narciso]

shirley they can't be serious,

[Melinda]

Josh Holmes @HolmesJosh
3h
The 10th graph gives you the payoff for this “middle class tax provision”:

“A new analysis from the Joint Committee on Taxation found that the SALT provisions would give two-thirds of people making more than a million dollars a tax cut.”

Leigh Ann Caldwell @LACaldwellDC
NEW: Democratic heartburn grows over middle class tax provision in Build Back Better that also benefits the wealthy w/ @JulieNBCNews nbcnews.com/politics/congr… via @NBCNews

https://twitter.com/HolmesJosh/status/1461318607900712973

[Melinda]

She's correct. It's about tax cuts for wealthy DONORS.

*Walter Bloomberg
@DeItaone
*PELOSI: SALT PROPOSAL NOT ABOUT TAX CUTS FOR WEALTHY PEOPLE

https://twitter.com/DeItaone/status/1461368746166013965

[MissMarple2]

Finally! I get to go home today! I am going to go home and take a shower, pack some clothes and toiletries, and go stay at my son’s for a few days while we make long-term plans.

[Melinda]

David Reaboi, Late Republic Nonsense
@davereaboi
Must watch.

ἡκαλή @cigarettesnrome
"Do you know the last time a US aircraft carrier was sunk?"

https://twitter.com/davereaboi/status/1461370485355073541

[Davod]

Henry. How many people would be happy that many of those rifles were now aimed at rat(bag)s instead of Bambi's

[Stephanie Nene Not Your Normal Granma]

McMuffin is back?

Fitting as today is the 50th Anniversary of his namesake. Got one today for 63 cents.

LOL

[henry]

Davod, step one is fill freezer.

That said, it would be unwise for “peaceful demonstrators” to venture west of 94. North to Milwaukee or south to Chicago are safer. (aka go home for most of them)

[Melinda]

EMSC
@LastQuake
M5.3 #earthquake (#sismo) strikes 127 km S of #Mixco (#Guatemala) 11 min ago. Effects reported by eyewitnesses:

https://twitter.com/LastQuake/status/1461380701064998926

[Davod]

Narciso | November 18, 2021 at 09:33 AM

Am I the only person who is having second thoughts about all the FBI investigations of Muslims and the guilty verdicts?

[Davod]

Ps. That would be guilty verdicts probably based upon the FBI's sterling reputation among the jurors.

[henry]

Nice jury you have there.

https://www.fox6now.com/news/kyle-rittenhouse-trial-kenosha-pd-says-person-tried-to-photograph-jurors

[Melinda]

Liz Harrington @realLizUSA
1h
Interim report released by Special Counsel Michael J.
Gableman raises “serious and legitimate questions that the certification of Wisconsin’s election results may have been undertaken in an unlawful and unconstitutional manner.”

More here:

wisconsinspotlight.com/report-zuckerb…

https://twitter.com/realLizUSA/status/1461360260090789892

https://wisconsinspotlight.com/report-zuckerbucks-bought-biden-votes/

[Melinda]

Sorry, that's from last June.

[Old Lurker]

Mel "Sorry, that's from last June."

Still true so no worries.

[Davod]

Henry. Agreed. An Aussie friend of mine, who lives here, goes deer hunting each year with a friend. Last year, he mentioned that he and his friend were going to the range to get in some practice. I said I thought they wouldn't need to if they go hunting regularly, and he said, hunting doesn't keep your eye in, because they normally get their quota with a couple of shots

[Melinda]

Alexander Higgins
@kr3at
🚨BREAKING: Rittenhouse trial back in session over reports that Police are investigating reports that James J Morrison, who claimed he was a producer of MSNBC news, was attempting to photograph members of the Jury.

https://twitter.com/kr3at/status/1461385961296777219

[henry]

Hmmm.

@julio_rojas11

🚨🚨🚨 Judge Schroeder: Kenosha police reported someone followed the bus carrying the Rittenhouse jurors last night while claiming to work for MSNBC. It is under investigation. No one working for MSNBC will be allowed inside the courthouse for the duration of the trial.

[Melinda]

Pelosi Congress Says Capitol Jan 6 Videos Are NOT Public Records!

Nov 18, 2021

Judicial Watch

480K subscribers

Judicial Watch President Tom Fitton appeared on One America News with John Hines to discuss the latest findings Judicial Watch uncovered about January 6. WATCH NOW!

We have joined Parler and Rumble! Follow us @JudicialWatch to stay updated on the latest news from Judicial Watch–

https://youtu.be/Kg0kz_hCtEE

[Melinda]

You probably didn’t know Ghislaine Maxwell’s attorney was the attorney for Epstein’s cell mate.

Now you do.

https://twitter.com/JesseMatchey/status/1460596186763567108

[henry]

Chicago channel 5 confirms NBC producer followed jury bus.

https://twitter.com/ryan_leary14/status/1461390297372536838?s=21

[Davod]

November 18, 2021. COVID Mandates In Victoria, Australia, Have Unexpected Consequences
By Craig Edwards.

https://www.americanthinker.com/articles/2021/11/covid_mandates_in_victoria_australia_have_unexpected_consequences.html

[Melinda]

Joe Concha @JoeConchaTV
35m
Breaking: Judge in Rittenhouse case says police pulled over a man claiming he was instructed to follow the jury bus and take photos of members. He ran a red light and was ticketed.

Judge adds MSNBC will not be allowed in the courthouse for the remainder of the trial. Developing

Man claims to be James T. Morrison of MSNBC. He says he was under orders to follow and photograph the jury, per the judge.

https://twitter.com/JoeConchaTV/status/1461387494780514309

New angle:

Insider Paper
@TheInsiderPaper
JUST IN - Multiple reports say a media person followed Kyle Rittenhouse's juror to home. Kenosha police confirms it's 'under investigation'

https://twitter.com/TheInsiderPaper/status/1461386120692965381

[Jim Eagle]

LOL: MSNBC banned from Rittenhouse trial courthouse by the Judge. A no nonsense judge.

[Ignatz Ratzkiwatzki]

I wish he was no nonsense enough to dismiss this dumbass sham with prejudice on his own motion, forget the defense's.

[henry]

OK Governor commutes death sentence. fwiw

[Davod]

Two views:

1. Lists why opposition is Republican plot (1:12).

https://twitter.com/i/status/1461353351757524994

2. Lists candidates papers and comments (1:12).
https://twitter.com/i/status/1461365060295659520

[Jim Eagle]

I wonder if the Rittenhouse jurors will find out about this?

Law of Self Defense
@LawSelfDefense
·
Man dies after being hit in head with skateboard during fight in Santa Ana Starbucks - ABC7 Los Angeles https://abc7.com/starbucks-fight-santa-ana-man-dies-skateboard/1098183/

[clarice]

Me, too Iggy.

[Pinandpuller]

It sounds like you’re saying that Paul Gosar got Censured for shitposting:

“ "Omg can you believe that this congressmen posted an anime edit depicting violence against his political opponents?! Oh the humanity!" - Political faction that is currently torturing hundreds of normal people in a modern day Bastille for the crime of walking into the open doors of a public building.”—Shadowman

[MissMarple2]

Pfizer CFO Amelio to retire after 25 years. Well, well, well.

[Jane]

Judge is not going to do anything until the jury is in.

[MissMarple2]

15 years.

[DCSCA]

"Pelosi Congress Says Capitol Jan 6 Videos Are NOT Public Records"

And it's HER podium, not OURS!

A tri-cornered hat is the perfect outfit accessory when she wears red.

Ever the Royalist.

________

"Cold today… 20s to low 30s. Courthouse protesters better dress warmly."

They play to warm up by setting a few buildings on fire later on. ;-)

[DCSCA]

MM2- travel safely. Bring cranberries w/you. Out here it's $3.29/can.

[Jack Lillywhite]

What 15 years? Rittenhouse verdict.

[DCSCA]

Susan Rice is definitely running the "show"- Kamala ran to ABC News for whine w/th cheezy George. Ian O. Cameron is Rices' hubby- an American executive producer for ABC News.

[DCSCA]

'Red Wave' looks almost certain. Question is- how much of the wreckage passed can be reversed-- or neutered?