Monday, August 7, 2023

Flotsam and Jetsam - Barr, Pence Willing to Testify "Against" Trump?

Joe Klein at Front Page worries about Biden’s Assault on the Constitution. "The 2020 election indictment against Trump is just the latest example." From Da Caller, ‘Like Banana Republic Land’: Alan Dershowitz Says Biden ‘Urged’ Merrick Garland To ‘Indict’ Trump. Betsy McCaughey at NYPo says Trump prosecutor Jack Smith would rip up Americans’ right to free speech. Naomi Wolf at Front Page on Happy Indictment Day! "I am extraordinarily sad — at the thickheaded ignorance of history that those who are celebrating tonight, reveal; and at what has become of our country." Making lemonade, Joe Strader finds Five (Possibly) Good Things from the Trump Indictments "3. The Deep State™ proves its own existence."

Madeleine Hubbard at JTN reports  Trump plans to ask for recusal of federal judge overseeing 2020 election case and for venue change. "It is unclear whether Trump's efforts to change the venue or the judge will succeed." At TNP, ‘Crazy’ Trump Thinks a BLM-Loving, Obama Donor/Appointee Judge Might be Biased Against Him! From NewsBusters, MSNBC Spin Ruined? Ex-Garland Aide LOVES Rough-on-Rioters Judge in Trump's Jan. 6 Case.

Breitbart, Bill Barr: ‘Of Course’ I Would Testify Against Trump at January 6 Trial. Sundance at CTH, Sunday Talks, Bill Barr Says “Of Course” He Would Testify Against President Trump. Tony Gonzalez at PJM, Pence Says He Would Testify Against Trump in Jan. 6 Trial: 'We'll Obey The Law'. Read more carefully and you'll see neither used the word "against." Both said they'd testify if called, because, of course they would, it's not really optional. If they're not called by the prosecution, it's because their testimony can't be construed to help.

Sundance watches Sunday Talks, President Trump Attorney John Lauro -vs- Major Garrett and John Lauro -vs- Chuck Todd.

Jonathan Turley says Remember that Biden Dinner That Joe Biden Never Attended? Well, he did. John Solomon at JTN reports Jim Jordan has big questions about Hunter Biden probe, wants answers from 11 DOJ officials. At Da Caller, Video Resurfaces On Social Media Of Ukrainian Prosecutor Joe Biden Bragged About Having Fired. RARE reports New Texts Reveal Chinese Energy Firm Sought Access To Biden Family’s Influence In Hunter Biden Deal. Roger Kimball at Am Great sees through Joe Biden’s Weather Report. "Unfortunately for The Narrative, folks aren't buying what they're selling." Clarice at Am Think thinks The Machinery of Government is Coated with Gunk. "The juxtaposition of the Department of Justice’s handling of Hunter Biden with its outrageous treatment of Donald J. Trump justifies Scott Adams's view: "We can now see all of the machinery of government, from influence peddling to fake news to intel-supported hoaxes to political persecutions.” 

Jon Levine at NYPo, Hunter Biden sold himself as powerbroker when he was actually an easily manipulated low-life: ex-stripper. From Da Caller, ‘He’ll Never Be Perfect’: Former Stripper Alleges Hunter Biden Craves Approval From Father. Da Fed's Elle Purnell thinks The ‘Loving Father’ Excuse For Joe Biden’s Role In Pay-For-Play Biz Is Gross. At NewsBusters Burgum Angers Stephanopoulos by Refusing to Discuss Trump, Brings Up Hunter Instead. The Babylon Bee snarks Biden Makes Things Up To 7th Grandchild By Appointing Her Head Of Ukrainian Shell Company. Hunter is a sort of smart, troubled guy who made a poor father selection.

Town Halls Sarah Arnold hears Nancy Pelosi Snap At MSNBC Reporter After Being Asked About Biden Impeachment. At WaEx, Paul Bedard finds Voters think Biden’s a crook but not worth impeaching. On the other hand Ted Noel at Am Think thinks it's The Essential Impeachment. At Town Hall Kurt Schlichter seriously wonders Will The Biden Administration (sic) Let Trump – Or Any Republican – Take Office In 2025?

At Twitchy, Let's commemorate Joe Biden's 365th day of vacation. Hat Hair reads TwitterX, Joe Concha points out a problem with Biden's "Summer at the White House" picture. From Paul Bedard's White House Report Card: Even on vacation, crushing American traditions. My question is who's minding the store? It can't be Kamala. 

Atop Da Summit, Biden Energy Secretary Secretly Consulted Top Chinese Energy Official Before SPR Release, Sales To Hunter Biden-Linked Chinese Energy Giant and from Fox, Biden energy secretary torched after Fox News Digital reveals secret talks with top CCP official "'Why does communist China have more input on US energy policy than the American people under the Biden administration?' GOP Rep. Mike Collins asked." Because they pay better, silly. Christian Datoc at WaEx, Biden attacks GOP on economy after US credit downgrade. There's plenty of blame to be shared. Addison Smith at JTN reports Power companies ask Biden to end war on fossil fuel plants as EPA comment deadline looms "Both at home and on the road, Americans are being forced to grapple with higher energy costs, and the EPA will soon stop accepting public comment on new anti-fossil fuel rules."

ET reports US Judge Orders Former Fox News Reporter to Reveal Sources for Story Involving FBI. The courageous Catherine Herridge. At WaEx, White House braces for FBI spy tool fight. They want a clean reauthorization of Section 702. House Republicans are unlikely to go along. Sundance reposts a REMINDER – The Parliamentary Motive Behind the J6 Fedsurrection.

Atop Da Summit, Videos: CNN Admits Joe Biden’s Poll Numbers “Stink” And Trump Is In “Historically Strong Position”. Althouse sees The top story in the NYT right now is: "Kamala Harris Takes on a Forceful New Role in the 2024 Campaign." "What has been "forceful" — or "new" — about anything Kamala Harris has done?" mrcTV notes Pain at the Pump: Nat'l Avg. for a Gallon of Gas Up 30 Cents in a Month. Atop Da Hill, Democrats worry young people souring on party, the party of Joe Biden, Nancy Pelosi, and Diana Feinstein? Tom Knighton at Tilting at Windmills says There ought to be a law. "We need to figure out a way that these fossils can be removed from office when they’re showing such serious signs of decline. Feinstein missed quite some time, then claimed she’d been working the whole period. That’s not a woman I want deciding, well, anything more technical than what flavor of pudding she wants with her dinner. And yet, she’s a United States senator."

At Racket, Matt Taibbi calls Campaign 2024, Officially Chaos. "America enters an unprecedented political unknown, and our leaders appear helpless to find a way out." WaEx reports Trump bashes Nancy Pelosi after she said he looked like a 'scared puppy'. CJ, Minds or Hearts? "Donald Trump is winning the hearts of Republican primary voters, but his challengers may find success in appealing to their minds." 'Fuzzy Slippers' at LI likes, DeSantis At NH Town Hall: Trump “running in 2024 on the things that he promised to do in 2016 and didn’t do” “I’m not going to insult somebody’s looks or somebody’s dress or something like that,” DeSantis added. “I wouldn’t teach my kids to treat people like that.” Shawn Fleetwood at Da Fed claims the NBA Fouls Out With Attack On Orlando Magic’s Donation To A DeSantis Super PAC, they don't object to donations to liberal causes. Da Wire thinks Newsom Team Appears Agitated That DeSantis Accepted Debate Challenge. The 'B' Team battle. Never-anybody-but-Trump sundance on DeSantis, We Are Beyond Seeing the Strings, We Are Looking at the Puppeteers’ Hands Now. Phil Wegman at Am Great sees a Ramaswamy Donor Memo: ‘Vivek on Track To Eclipse DeSantis.’ Declan Leary at Am Con says simply Not Scott. "You could do worse than the South Carolina senator, but do you really want “a George W. Bush-style conservative” in 2024?" PJM's Matt Margolis calls Chris Christie The Biggest Loser. Cami Mondeaux at WaEx hears Pence spar with Trump supporters confronting him on campaign trail and TNP reports Perry Johnson, Whoever That Is, Beats Mike Pence to RNC Debate Threshold. Brady Knox at WaEx believes Youngkin's resolve to stay out of GOP presidential race got harder following new poll.

At Am Think, Mike Konrad is Still Doubting the 2020 Election. From CJ, Migrants Shouldn’t Be Allowed to Vote. "Extending the franchise to noncitizens will distort New York City’s politics" and that's the idea.

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OutKick's Tomi Lahren Doesn't Appreciate White House Trying To Censor Her. Tristan Justice at Da Fed wonders Is NPR Trying To Start A Race War? Naw, just a few selectively helpful riots. From the College Fix, Ninth Circuit rules Calif. community college suppressed conservative students’ protected speech. At Campus Reform, Texas A&M president resigns amid fallout over woke journo prof hiring debacle. "Texas A&M's president abruptly retired following controversy over the school's attempt to hire a progressive NYT editor to direct its journalism program. Professor Kathleen McElroy said in a 2021 interview that journalists 'can’t just give people a set of facts anymore' and should disregard 'illegitimate' perspectives."

Also from the College Fix, Oregon university clinic bans patient after she criticized trans flag. Sue! A modern headline from the Messenger, Trans Woman Informs Court Her Ex Keeps Her Testicles in His Refrigerator; She Wants Them Back. They should be in the freezer. At Da Caller, LGBTQ Activist Org Awards Thousands To Schools Across The Country To Promote Gender Ideology and buy dirty books. mrc TV, Iowa School District Reviews 374 Books Flagged For Inappropriate Content. Front Page reports on a Chicago Public Schools Employee Fired for Objecting to Student Drag Show, "An assistant principal accused her of not supporting “equal opportunity.”" Hat Hair's Jazz Shaw reports on the The Cinnabon Pride strike, is that a diet plan?

Herr Professor Jacobsen at LI is pleased to report Oberlin College Sues Insurers For Refusing To Cover $36 Million It Paid Gibson’s Bakery For Defamation And Other Torts (Update). "Four insurance companies have told the college to pound sand. Have you ever rooted for insurance companies ever? There’s a first for everything."

At Am Think, J.R. Dunn sees Raymond Chandler in trouble in The big woke. "Evidently, Marlowe used terms other than “person of color,” failed to utilize the proper pronouns, and identified some characters as “women,” whatever that is."

 

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