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The AP Takes a Sober Look at the Democrats

From the article a description of note says it all  ... "So far, running campaigns on the political equivalent of road rage isn’t working."

The AP Takes a Sober Look at the Democrats

".....Werner quotes a range of Democratic reaction to the special election losses, but I think the most sensible comment comes from Congressman Seth Moulton:

    The outcome “better be a wake-up call for Democrats — business as usual isn’t working,” Rep. Seth Moulton, D-Mass., said over Twitter. “Time to stop rehashing 2016 and talk about the future.”

I think that is right. The Democrats need to move on from their 2016 defeats. So far, running campaigns on the political equivalent of road rage isn’t working...."

"....For my part, I hope the Democrats heed the counsel of Jim Dean of Democracy For America, who says Ossoff and the others lost because they failed to “[run] on a bold progressive vision.” In 2018, it would be great to see 435 Democratic House candidates who are all bolder and more progressive than Jon Ossoff."

http://www.powerlineblog.com/archives/2017/06/the-ap-takes-a-sober-look-at-the-democrats.php

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The Russians Do It Again: Democrats Get Crushed In Georgia Election Despite 7x Spending Advantage

Green laugh ROFL

The Russians Do It Again: Democrats Get Crushed In Georgia Election Despite 7x Spending Advantage

"....Of course, making Handel's win even sweeter for Republicans is the fact that Democrats outspent them by a margin of 7-to-1, with Ossoff dropping a staggering ~$22 million versus only $3 million for Handel....which is kind of reminiscent of how things played our for Hillary...oops. ...."

http://www.zerohedge.com/news/2017-06-20/live-updates-georgias-special-election

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After Shocking Saudi Shakeup "Not A Question Of If But When New Escalation With Iran Starts"

Maybe the younger generation will be able to solve some of the issues that region faces.

After Shocking Saudi Shakeup "Not A Question Of If But When New Escalation With Iran Starts"

http://www.zerohedge.com/news/2017-06-21/after-shocking-saudi-shakeup-not-question-if-when-new-escalation-iran-starts

 

In Historic Shakeup Saudi King Removes Crown Prince, Names Son As First Heir

http://www.zerohedge.com/news/2017-06-21/historic-shakeup-saudi-king-removes-crown-prince-names-son-first-heir

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The Empire Strikes Back

I've always enjoyed reading Hinderaker's take on things. Great read.

Additionally I'll comment that their present rhetoric shows how they will govern if given the majority power to do so. Scary thought.

The Empire Strikes Back

John Hinderaker Source: Powerlineblog.com


"....Those are mild comments; milder than I would make. It is fair to say that violence has been incited by the leading cultural voices of the Left, who every evening on television call President Trump a Nazi, a fascist, a racist, a misogynist and a traitor; who denounce him in similar terms in every entertainment awards show; who were calling for his impeachment before he was inaugurated; who condone rioters who, wearing black masks, smash store windows with bricks and assault Republicans; who make it impossible for a conservative to give a speech on a college campus; who say, every day, that Republicans are trying to make everyone sick and destroy the planet; who display the president’s severed head as a trophy and enact his assassination in Central Park; and so on ad infinitum.

But the Democrats are in no mood to look in the mirror: ...."

" .... There is a difference between “aggressive rhetoric” and severed heads and bricks through windows during an inauguration. And why were there “outbreaks of violence” at some of Trump’s campaign rallies? Because Democratic Party operatives paid provocateurs to disrupt the rallies in hopes of starting fights. ..."

"...They can bridle all they want, but when has a Republican proudly displayed the severed, bloody head of Nancy Pelosi? Or Chuck Schumer? Or Barack Obama? When have Republicans thrown bricks through store windows or assaulted Democrats on the street? When have Republicans rioted to prevent Democrats from speaking on college campuses? When have Republicans accused Nancy Pelosi or Chuck Schumer of treason? When have Republicans sent provocateurs into Democratic presidential rallies to start fights? When have Republicans urged “Resistance” against a Democratic president who they claim is a Nazi? ..."

http://www.powerlineblog.com/archives/2017/06/the-empire-strikes-back-4.php

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Presidential Historian: Deep State Operatives Are Attempting Coup d'état of US President (VIDEO)

Presidential Historian: Deep State Operatives Are Attempting Coup d’état of US President (VIDEO)

 " Doug Wead: We have very skilled, talented professionals. They’ve overthrown governments in Vietnam and the Philippines, in Iraq and Iran, in Egypt, in the Ukraine. Duly elected democratic governments. They created what they called “popular uprisings.”

    What did we expect?  That’s there skill set.  These people who work some of them in the State Department, some of them in intelligence, some of them in the media.  They’ve worked together to overthrow other governments.  So it was inevitable they would use the gun on ourselves.  So here they go, let’s see if we can do this in America.  It looks Like a coup d’état. I don’t know how else you would explain it. "

http://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2017/06/presidential-historian-deep-state-attempting-coup-detat-us-administration-video/

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What's Triggering The Left Now? Soon You Won't Be Allowed To Say "Patriot"

What's Triggering The Left Now? Soon You Won't Be Allowed To Say "Patriot"

"....To everyone in the Western world, take note. What happens in you culture, will eventually influence government policies. So if this derision of patriotism ever goes mainstream, you can say goodbye to our borders. And when our nations are flooded with migrants who come face to face with a self-loathing culture, they’ll have no motivation to assimilate. Then you can say goodbye to your values and way of life as well."

http://www.zerohedge.com/news/2017-06-15/whats-triggering-left-now-soon-you-wont-be-allowed-say-patriot

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ISIS Leader Baghdadi Reportedly Killed In Russian Airstrike

ISIS Leader Baghdadi Reportedly Killed In Russian Airstrike

"ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi was reportedly killed during a Russian airstrike late last month in Raqqa that also claimed the lives of several other high-ranking ISIS leaders, according to the Russian Defense Ministry.

“According to information, which is being checked through various channels, IS leader Ibrahim Abu-Bakr al-Baghdadi was also present at the meeting and was killed as a result of the strike,” the ministry said in a statement....."

http://www.zerohedge.com/news/2017-06-16/isis-leader-al-baghdadi-reportedly-killed-russian-airstrike

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In Stunning Announcement, DOJ Warns Not To Trust Stories Based On "Anonymous Sources"

These "anonymous sources" sound like the gossip game we played in elementary school.

In Stunning Announcement, DOJ Warns Not To Trust Stories Based On "Anonymous Sources"

"In a move that stunned many members of the media, on Thursday night Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein, who is overseeing the Russia probe due to Jeff Sessions' recusal and who earlier this week confirmed only he has authority to fire Special Counsel Robert Mueller, released an unorthodox statement to be “skeptical about anonymous allegations” following the relentless barrage of news reports emerging from the WaPo and the NYT about the evolving probe into Russia’s "election interference" and possible collusion with Trump, all based on "anonymous sources."

    "Americans should exercise caution before accepting as true any stories attributed to anonymous 'officials,' particularly when they do not identify the country — let alone the branch or agency of government — with which the alleged sources supposedly are affiliated. Americans should be skeptical about anonymous allegations. The Department of Justice has a long-established policy to neither confirm nor deny such allegations. ...."

http://www.zerohedge.com/news/2017-06-16/stunning-announcement-doj-warns-americans-not-trust-stories-based-anonymous-official

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