Sunday, October 20, 2019

Wow, Gabbard’s PR guy also worked for Veselnitskaya. Small world!


To President Trump and his allies, diplomats appearing before impeachment investigators over White House objections are evidence of a "deep state." But State Department employees see that cooperation as a chance to reassert foreign policy norms.


“Now is no time to watch from the sidelines. Voters must become engaged, learn the issues, choose sides, speak out. Removing Trump from office in 2020 is absolutely essential—& yet it is by no means a sure thing. So do not sit this one out”


Asked if Rudy Giuliani was acting with his blessing and supervision, Mike Pompeo repeatedly says he won't discuss "internal deliberations inside the administration."@GStephanopoulos: "But this was different. This was not a member of the administration"


JUST IN: Trump Defense chief says US troops leaving Syria will go to western Iraq


Tulsi Gabbard unites Putin apologists, bloodstained Modi, genocidal Assad and the U.S. far right


Esper, who arrived in the Afghan capital on Sunday, did not rule out the idea that U.S. forces would conduct counterterrorism missions from Iraq into Syria.


JUST IN: @GStephanopoulos : "The Turks said they got everything they wanted." Sec. of State Mike Pompeo: "I was there. It sure didn't feel that way when we were negotiating ... we achieved the outcome that President Trump sent us to achieve."


NEW: “You said what you said.” Fox’s Chris Wallace relentlessly pins Mulvaney against the wall for clearly acknowledging that THERE WAS A QUID PRO QUO.


For months, @nytimes put stories of Hillary Clinton’s email on its front pages. The final investigative report clearing all of wrongdoing? That is on page 16 today.


#Assad forces taking over #US bases after Trump’s withdrawal decision is something hurting deep inside every freedom loving person ...


Upon taking office, new NATO Secretary General Rasmussen met Putin and stated his goal was to increase cooperation with Russia. Putin responded with a question. "Do you know my mission, Mr. Rasmussen? It is to make sure that your organization no longer exists."


On Trump debacle in Syria, Russian media muses “Maybe he really is a Russian agent? He’s laboring so hard to strengthen the international image of Russia in general—and Putin in particular…Americans—to their chagrin and our enjoyment—are the only losers”


Babies for Sale on Black Market in Russia Exposed by Undercover Journalists


Russians Flock to Trump Properties to Give Birth to U.S. Citizens

ICYMI

Judge box of whine is more upset about the prosecution than the crime.


Mitch McConnell is quite literally destroying democracy. Thwarting the will of the people. Refusing to allow votes on bills. He is the sin of the Senate.


Why Trump can’t change, no matter what the consequences are


"'Get over it’ is a very economical way of saying ‘get over’ the facts, ‘get over’ the particular laws that make this illegal and ‘get over’ the rule of law. ...we’re being asked to ‘get over’ our entire history of being a country that respects the rule of law.” -


Remember the huge fight over the auto bailout? Obama was labeled a communist marxist muslim who hated America if he employed the Gov’t to save an industry. It was a long bitter fight. The Farm Aid has cost twice as much and not a whisper from the GOP.


A day after Rep. Francis Rooney (Fla.) became the first House Republican to say he would consider voting to impeach President Trump, he announced his retirement


Video of Tulsi Gabbard with her father equating marriage equality to marrying your dog.


Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan reportedly threw President Donald Trump’s letter in the trash upon receiving


LIVE: Thousands of Hong Kong protesters march as political crisis continues


Trump gets fact checked by astronaut Jessica Meir from the ISS. Then he used his middle finger to "fix" his hair.


Even Trump insiders worry that neglecting allies could hurt global trade, security interests


Fallout from Trump's trade wars felt by economies around the world


This is getting so weird


THIS IS PATHETIC >>> Scalise, Cole introduce resolution to change rules on impeachment


Trump drops plan to host G-7 at his Doral golf resort (from @AP). (Poor Mr Trump. The White House team is a disaster of bad judgment and undisciplined process. It is Trump home alone. He does not acknowledge any normative constraints.)


The “abandonment threatens to undo five years’ worth of fighting against ISIS and will severely damage American credibility and reliability,”said former Retired Gen. Joseph Votel and co-author Elizabeth Dent wrote in the Atlantic.


Mitt Romney: "I simply don't understand why the administration did not explain in advance to Erdogan that it's unacceptable for Turkey to attack an American ally." "Are we so weak and so inept diplomatically that Turkey forced the hand of the United States of America? Turkey?"


Dear @realDonaldTrump: Did you see what Mulvaney said on national TV? He stated military aid was withheld because you wanted Ukraine to investigate DNC server. Then Mulvaney told the American people to "Get over it." And your campaign now sells T-shirts that say "Get over it."


BREAKING: Trump folds like a cheap suit


Trump threatens to sue CNN, seeks 'substantial' payment over damages


The American people must come to terms with the reality that 1) the US betrayed an ally, 2) genocide will happen as a result, 3) our military personnel will be demoralized by following orders to look the other way, and 4) escaped ISIS prisoners will regroup and target the US.


“Frankly its embarassing for the people of Hawai’i to have the Representative of the 2nd Congressional district basically come unhinged”


Know how I know Tulsi is a Russian asset? Bc when Hillary said the Russians were grooming "one of the 2020 candidates" without specifying who, Tulsi screamed "I AM NOT A RUSSIAN ASSET."


Hamilton pushed for impeachment powers. Trump is exactly what he had in mind, says Ron Chernow, author of the definitive biography “Alexander Hamilton.”


UK PM sends unsigned letter to EU asking for Brexit delay


White phosphorus is a war crime. Beheadings and mutilation of bodies is a war crime. Killing innocent children, civilians, and the elderly is genocide.


Top SDF Commander: Turkey Blocking Kurds’ Retreat; Urges Trump to ‘Stop This War’


Mitch McConnell says Trump’s Syria withdrawal is a ‘grave’ mistake


Michael Flynn also served our country abroad.


The first and only press conference of Trump’s Acting Chief of Staff Mulvaney was convened so he could announce that Doral would host the G-7; that has now been rescinded. During that press conference Mulvaney in passing also confessed that Trump committed an impeachable offense.


The International Photography Awards 2019 Winning Photo Is Entitled: Horse’s Ass and Clydesdale


Hey #KenStarr: Remember when you conducted all your investigative interviews in the open? Neither does the rest of America. Stop revising history. Stop lying to the American people. You only have a scintilla of integrity left. At least try to preserve that.


Hey, You, Get Out o’Our House!


One less candidate to consider in the Democratic primaries. If you're defending ratfuckery you ain't fit to lead my party.


This is dangerous. Real dangerous. They have no shame.


If you’re curious, what *really* happened here is he got crucified by Republicans in Congress and caved


BREAKING: We found more photos of Ron DeSantis on election night with the two arrested Giuliani associates. This time, they're hugging. Florida’s governor has shrugged off past donor controversies. This time, there were photos. Now it’s not going away


Trump’s season of weakness: A president who prizes strength enters key stretch in a fragile state


Poll: McConnell is most unpopular senator


British lawmakers disrupt prime minister’s Brexit plan


AG Barr expands mysterious review into origin of Russia investigation


Acting chief of staff is collateral damage from Trump's G-7 reversal: -Mulvaney had publicly touted Doral as the single best summit location in all of the US. -Mulvaney had dismissed Camp David as especially poor site; Trump just suggested Camp David as a Doral alternative.


BREAKING: PELOSI, Schiff, Engel and other Dems are in Jordan for an unannounced meeting on matters related to Turkey/Syria. The list of attendees:


PELOSI’s full statement


Tusi was attacking Hillary from Tucker Carlsons show. Here are some Fox News sponsors. Please RETWEET/FOLLOW anyone who COPY/PASTES this & posts it to the comments


The top Kurdish commander in Syria, General Mazlum Kobane told @NBCNews he is trying to pull his forces back from Ras al-Ayn, but Turkey is not allowing it. He alleges Turkey does not want Kurdish fighters to withdraw - a condition of the ceasefire - but to kill them.


Migrant children quietly being adopted after their parents are deported:


ANALYSIS: What's in Pres. Trump's Syria agreement with Turkey, what's not, and what comes next.


Pelosi’s statement on leading a delegation to Jordan


House Speaker Pelosi holds talks in Jordan with King Abdullah


To have a president of the U.S. passively participating in ethnic cleansing is beyond heartbreaking; for the Kurds, for our country, for our allies, for the world that is watching us. For 3 yrs, we’ve asked, “What’s the worst he can do?” THIS is beyond the worst.


Erdogan flagrantly ignoring ceasefire & the Kurds literally begging President Trump for help after his unforgivable betrayal. Allowing the ethnic cleansing of a key American partner is stomach churning.