clashdaily--2020-01-29--Mark Levin’s New Bolton Vid Blows Impeachment ‘Witness’ Requirement Straight To Hell

Book or no book , we now have Bolton himself speaking directly on the record about the content of that contested phone call .
What are Democrats really expecting , that Bolton is going to go to the Senate and contradict his own official statements ?
And even if he did make any accusatory claims against Trump , who should we believe ?
Bolton of last August , or Bolton in his book ?
Which one is telling the truth ?
Here is a video Mark Levin dug up that the Schiff-weasels won ’ t want to see on the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is motivated by a very different political agenda than the President and thinks his ideas are better than anyone else ’ s .
That ’ s ok in an advisor , so long as he can keep it clear exactly who it was that was elected to make that final judgment call .
The problem with Bolton appears to be that he believes the President was making decisions contrary to his vision of national security .
It also appears that he felt the President was obligated to follow the advice he gave , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from other advisors , or even the President ’ s own , private opinion .
That brings another old John Bolton clip into the conversation .
How would anyone know for sure whether any testimony we hear from Bolton was based on the actual events as they happened , or for other reasons , including a ‘ larger agenda ’ ?

Book or no book, we now have Bolton himself speaking directly on the record about the content of that contested phone call.
What are Democrats really expecting, that Bolton is going to go to the Senate and contradict his own official statements?
And even if he did make any accusatory claims against Trump, who should we believe? Bolton of last August, or Bolton in his book? Which one is telling the truth?
Here is a video Mark Levin dug up that the Schiff-weasels won’t want to see on the evening news.
2.And this is an interview with John Bolton describing the president's conversations w/ the president of Ukraine as warm & cordial in Aug 2019.If he thought at the time that the president was stiff-arming the Ukrainians, he had a funny way of showing itpic.twitter.com/fXekPCD6hH — Mark R. Levin (@marklevinshow) January 29, 2020
We know that Bolton is motivated by a very different political agenda than the President and thinks his ideas are better than anyone else’s. That’s ok in an advisor, so long as he can keep it clear exactly who it was that was elected to make that final judgment call.
The problem with Bolton appears to be that he believes the President was making decisions contrary to his vision of national security.
It also appears that he felt the President was obligated to follow the advice he gave, to the exclusion of contrary advice given from other advisors, or even the President’s own, private opinion.
That brings another old John Bolton clip into the conversation.
FLASHBACK: BOLTON IN 2010: “If I had to say something I knew was false to protect American national security, I would do it” pic.twitter.com/Yx8iTSgroD — Benny (@bennyjohnson) January 29, 2020
How would anyone know for sure whether any testimony we hear from Bolton was based on the actual events as they happened, or for other reasons, including a ‘larger agenda’?


clashdaily--2020-01-29--Redacted Footnotes Mean The IG Report Was More Damning Than We Thought

Chuck Grassley wants 4 key footnotes of the IG report into Crossfire Hurricane declassified .
Here ’ s why .
Margot Cleveland shared news about a letter Chuck and Ron Johnson are sending to Bill Barr , with a request to declassify for footnotes .
They believe that a very different understanding of the IG report will come from the release of those 4 redactions .
Here is the key concern raised in the letter : In the unclassified letter , the senators wrote , “ We have reviewed the findings of the Office of the Inspector General ( OIG @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s Crossfire Hurricane investigation , and we are deeply concerned about certain information that remains classified .
Specifically , we are concerned that certain sections of the public version of the report are misleading because they are contradicted by relevant and probative classified information redacted in four footnotes .
Trending : WATCH : Hillary Says That She Has ‘ The Urge ’ To Take On Trump In 2020 “ This classified information is significant not only because it contradicts key statements in a section of the report , but also because it provides @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the entire investigation .
The American people have a right to know what is contained within these four footnotes and , without that knowledge , they will not have a full picture as to what happened during the Crossfire Hurricane investigation.
” Credit where it ’ s due , we ’ ll show her tweet thread , before unpacking some key ideas .
Ok , here are the 4 contradictions she thinks we ’ re looking at : 1 ) a CHS ( confidential human source ) was being used by Crossfire Hurricane @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ( e.g .
mole ) within the Trump campaign contradicts assertions that Crossfire Hurricane had decided against making use of this source 2 ) Reference to ‘ Few ’ campaign communication emails being found was not exculpatory… but attributable to limitations of the scope of this inquiry .
3 ) Role of spying , including Comey spying on Trump was downplayed .
( Spying included those now-infamous contemporaneous notes Comey leaked to the public after meeting with Trump . )
4 ) Downplayed role of Pientka seeking a list of ‘ positions within @ @ @ @ @ @ @ could be planted as a spy .

Chuck Grassley wants 4 key footnotes of the IG report into Crossfire Hurricane declassified. Here’s why.
Margot Cleveland shared news about a letter Chuck and Ron Johnson are sending to Bill Barr, with a request to declassify for footnotes. They believe that a very different understanding of the IG report will come from the release of those 4 redactions.
Here is the key concern raised in the letter:
In the unclassified letter, the senators wrote, “We have reviewed the findings of the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) with regard to the FBI’s Crossfire Hurricane investigation, and we are deeply concerned about certain information that remains classified. Specifically, we are concerned that certain sections of the public version of the report are misleading because they are contradicted by relevant and probative classified information redacted in four footnotes. “This classified information is significant not only because it contradicts key statements in a section of the report, but also because it provides insight essential for an accurate evaluation of the entire investigation. The American people have a right to know what is contained within these four footnotes and, without that knowledge, they will not have a full picture as to what happened during the Crossfire Hurricane investigation.”
Credit where it’s due, we’ll show her tweet thread, before unpacking some key ideas.
The letter notes that the footnotes contradict key statements of the report. 2/ pic.twitter.com/8AFhnWcVfj — Margot Cleveland (@ProfMJCleveland) January 29, 2020
6/ And the extent of spying buried in the footnotes, included spying by Comey on Trump. pic.twitter.com/NrKw3cbiEH — Margot Cleveland (@ProfMJCleveland) January 29, 2020
8/ Here's how Horowitz presented it in the text. pic.twitter.com/7HwLvUzg3D — Margot Cleveland (@ProfMJCleveland) January 29, 2020
10/ In short, then, in scouring the IG report, 4 footnotes stuck out to me as adding significant detail and contradicting the thrust of the text, and having highlighted those in today's piece, Grassley's letter today about 4 more redacted footnotes hit hard. — Margot Cleveland (@ProfMJCleveland) January 29, 2020
Ok, here are the 4 contradictions she thinks we’re looking at:
1) a CHS (confidential human source) was being used by Crossfire Hurricane as a ‘passive listening post’ (e.g. mole) within the Trump campaign contradicts assertions that Crossfire Hurricane had decided against making use of this source
2) Reference to ‘Few’ campaign communication emails being found was not exculpatory… but attributable to limitations of the scope of this inquiry.
3) Role of spying, including Comey spying on Trump was downplayed. (Spying included those now-infamous contemporaneous notes Comey leaked to the public after meeting with Trump.)
4) Downplayed role of Pientka seeking a list of ‘positions within the administration’ in which an agent could be planted as a spy.


clashdaily--2020-01-29--BOLD STRATEGY: Joe Biden Tells Primary Voter ‘Go Vote For Someone Else’

Setting aside his crack-smoking , hard-drinking , brother-impersonating , stripper-knocking up , influence-peddling , deadbeat , grifter son , Hunter , Joe Biden ’ just isn ’ t a good candidate .
Back when he was Vice President , his constant gaffes and lack of any substantive legislative achievements ( save the 1994 crime bill that he ’ s running away from quicker than a rabbit being chased by a greyhound ) led me to say that he was “ Assassination Insurance ” for President Obama .
No one in their right mind would really want creepy , sleepy Joe @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of America .
And yet , here we are with Joe as the top pick for the Democratic ticket .
Sure , Bernie has been closing in and the race is pretty tight , but Biden has had a consistent lead throughout the race .
Trending : WATCH : Hillary Says That She Has ‘ The Urge ’ To Take On Trump In 2020 The question is , does he really want to win ?
In a weird exchange with an Iowa voter , the answer to that seems to be — maybe… @ @ @ @ @ @ @ about pipelines and said that he didn ’ t believe in building and replacing pipelines , but Biden put his hand on his chest and said , “ You got ta go vote for someone else.
” As the exchange continued , the voter , later identified as Ed Fallon , a supporter of Tom Steyer , said that he would support the former Vice President in the General election .
Biden countered saying that he was looking to win the primary first .
This isn ’ t the first time he ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ someone else .
And we ’ ve seen that he ’ s been willing to push back against critics by calling people fat and challenging them to pushup contests .
Bloomberg News is reporting that Biden supporters are being urged by the campaign to defend Joe online .
With less than a week before the Iowa caucuses , the Biden campaign expressed concern on a call to its supporters that Sanders people were “ getting ugly ” and it had to “ step up its game ” defending the vice president .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ secretary TJ Ducklo .
The Sanders campaign has seen a sudden uptick in support in recent weeks , taking leads in polls in Iowa and New Hampshire , which holds its primary on Feb. 12 .
Sanders is also leading in California , which provides 10 % of the delegates needed to secure the presidential nomination… …Sanders ’ supporters are markedly more aggressive than those of any other campaign , going to Twitter and Facebook to enthusiastically defend the Vermont senator and sometimes attack the supporters of other candidates .
Sanders ’ most @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton when she beat Sanders .
So , will Biden supporters go online to defend their candidate ?
What happens when they do that and he just tells voters to “ go support someone else ” ?
This is the top-tier of the Democratic primaries : Biden , who doesn ’ t seem to really want it ; an angry old communist ; a pathological liar with an identity crisis ; a hateful progressive weaponizing religion who ticks one identity box ; and a woman who throws binders at her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ comb and has the personality of a spatula .
Great work , Democrats .
I ’ m sure you can find someone to beat Trump in this crowd .

Joe Biden is an awful Presidential candidate. Here’s proof…
Setting aside his crack-smoking, hard-drinking, brother-impersonating, stripper-knocking up, influence-peddling, deadbeat, grifter son, Hunter, Joe Biden’ just isn’t a good candidate.
Back when he was Vice President, his constant gaffes and lack of any substantive legislative achievements (save the 1994 crime bill that he’s running away from quicker than a rabbit being chased by a greyhound) led me to say that he was “Assassination Insurance” for President Obama. No one in their right mind would really want creepy, sleepy Joe to be President of the United States of America.
And yet, here we are with Joe as the top pick for the Democratic ticket. Sure, Bernie has been closing in and the race is pretty tight, but Biden has had a consistent lead throughout the race.
The question is, does he really want to win?
In a weird exchange with an Iowa voter, the answer to that seems to be — maybe…?
A primary voter confronted Sleepy Joe about pipelines and said that he didn’t believe in building and replacing pipelines, but Biden put his hand on his chest and said, “You gotta go vote for someone else.”
As the exchange continued, the voter, later identified as Ed Fallon, a supporter of Tom Steyer, said that he would support the former Vice President in the General election. Biden countered saying that he was looking to win the primary first.
This isn’t the first time he’s told voters to go vote for someone else.
5 occasions @JoeBiden has told a voter to vote for someone else, just in the 2020 primary. By @CaccioppoliMike. pic.twitter.com/FgnUaBHpZJ — ? Clark Feels The Bern (@Clarknt67) January 29, 2020
And we’ve seen that he’s been willing to push back against critics by calling people fat and challenging them to pushup contests.
And then… this happened:
Biden Campaign Urges Supporters to Defend Him on Social Media https://t.co/Mc7T9iCeVL — Yashar Ali ? (@yashar) January 29, 2020
Bloomberg News is reporting that Biden supporters are being urged by the campaign to defend Joe online. With less than a week before the Iowa caucuses, the Biden campaign expressed concern on a call to its supporters that Sanders people were “getting ugly” and it had to “step up its game” defending the vice president. The message was confirmed by campaign national press secretary TJ Ducklo. The Sanders campaign has seen a sudden uptick in support in recent weeks, taking leads in polls in Iowa and New Hampshire, which holds its primary on Feb. 12. Sanders is also leading in California, which provides 10% of the delegates needed to secure the presidential nomination… …Sanders’ supporters are markedly more aggressive than those of any other campaign, going to Twitter and Facebook to enthusiastically defend the Vermont senator and sometimes attack the supporters of other candidates. Sanders’ most fervent supporters famously refused to support 2016 Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton when she beat Sanders. Source: Bloomberg News
So, will Biden supporters go online to defend their candidate? What happens when they do that and he just tells voters to “go support someone else”?
This is the top-tier of the Democratic primaries: Biden, who doesn’t seem to really want it; an angry old communist; a pathological liar with an identity crisis; a hateful progressive weaponizing religion who ticks one identity box; and a woman who throws binders at her staff, eats her salad with a comb and has the personality of a spatula.
Great work, Democrats. I’m sure you can find someone to beat Trump in this crowd.


clashdaily--2020-01-29--Democrats Are Pressuring GOP Senators To Call Witnesses Using… Cakes?!

Dems really want this to drag on into a witness phase .
And they are trying to troll Republican senators by delivering an unusual message .
Somebody out there thought this was a brilliant idea of how to press their message .
‘ The Room Where it Happens.
’ Get it ?
Uh , no .
Not actually all that clever .
That ’ s not the only attempt to troll the Senate that flopped .
Chuck Schumer tried to pull off another stunt by offering his invite ticket to Lev Parnas .
But it backfired .
Bondy wrote to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ if his bail conditions might be relaxed enough to let him attend the proceeding from 12:30 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. U.S. District Judge J. Paul Oetken permitted Parnas to go to Washington , but he said the defendant can ’ t remove his electronic-tracking device .
And he can ’ t enter the Senate gallery with it on .
…Parnas , his lawyer and another lawyer got the coveted tickets to the trial from the office of Sen. Chuck Schumer , Bondy told the judge .
Source : AP Why would Schumer want @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s trying to pour cold water on the accusations against Hunter Biden and Burisma .
He ’ s desperate to keep their narrative that these accusations are somehow ‘ debunked ’ by smearing Guiliani by association with Parnas , who is now under indictment .
As though there haven ’ t been any number of other legitimate reasons raised to ask real questions about Biden corruption allegations that have nothing to do with Guiliani ’ s own allegations .
You ’ re pulling these stunts because you have no substance .

Dems really want this to drag on into a witness phase. And they are trying to troll Republican senators by delivering an unusual message.
They are sending cakes.
No, really.
Somebody out there thought this was a brilliant idea of how to press their message.
BREAKING: These sheet cakes are being delivered to all GOP Senators tomorrow.#ImpeachmentCakes #JohnBoltonMustTestify pic.twitter.com/4PqPb8gTQM — Scott Dworkin (@funder) January 29, 2020
‘The Room Where it Happens.’ Get it?
It’s the title of Bolton’s book.
Aren’t they so clever?
#ImpeachmentCakes are being delivered to all GOP Senators today. But, they can't have their cake and eat it too. Keep calling your senators to demand witnesses. Every call counts. ☎ 202-224-3121#WeWantWitnesses pic.twitter.com/RgHYb7XvmC — Minh Ngo (@minhtngo) January 29, 2020
Uh, no. Not actually all that clever.
That’s not the only attempt to troll the Senate that flopped.
Chuck Schumer tried to pull off another stunt by offering his invite ticket to Lev Parnas. But it backfired.
Bondy wrote to a New York judge Tuesday to ask if his bail conditions might be relaxed enough to let him attend the proceeding from 12:30 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. U.S. District Judge J. Paul Oetken permitted Parnas to go to Washington, but he said the defendant can’t remove his electronic-tracking device. And he can’t enter the Senate gallery with it on. …Parnas, his lawyer and another lawyer got the coveted tickets to the trial from the office of Sen. Chuck Schumer, Bondy told the judge.
Source: AP
Why would Schumer want to pull that stunt? Because he’s trying to pour cold water on the accusations against Hunter Biden and Burisma. He’s desperate to keep their narrative that these accusations are somehow ‘debunked’ by smearing Guiliani by association with Parnas, who is now under indictment.
As though there haven’t been any number of other legitimate reasons raised to ask real questions about Biden corruption allegations that have nothing to do with Guiliani’s own allegations.
Swing and a miss, guys.
You’re pulling these stunts because you have no substance.


clashdaily--2020-01-30--Shaq Has Vowed To Love His Enemies In The Wake Of Kobe Bryant’s Death

The death of a friend can have a way of putting life in perspective .
Social media loves to speculate @ @ @ @ @ , including Kobe Bryant ’ s death .
Shaq is one voice that actually knew @ @ @ @ @ some really great points to share .
Those points include finding a way to make @ @ @ @ @ .
Shaq has learned an important life lesson and wants to share it with the @ @ @ @ @ I ’ m all about being hard and all that but … I ’ m @ @ @ @ @ my beef and my confrontation clause .
I don ’ t want to do that @ @ @ @ @ Neal said in a Tuesday episode of The Big Podcast .
“ I guess I @ @ @ @ @ I ’ ve had discrepancies with and say , ‘ Look , man .
I @ @ @ @ @ — Washington Examiner

The death of a friend can have a way of putting life in perspective.
Social media loves to speculate about celebrities after their deaths, including Kobe Bryant’s death. Shaq is one voice that actually knew Kobe personally and he has some really great points to share.
Those points include finding a way to make something good come from it.
Shaq has learned an important life lesson and wants to share it with the rest of us.
“I’m all about being hard and all that but … I’m going to have to delete my beef and my confrontation clause. I don’t want to do that anymore,” O’Neal said in a Tuesday episode of The Big Podcast. “I guess I just call all the people I’ve had discrepancies with and say, ‘Look, man. I love you.'” — Washington Examiner
There’s no words to express the pain Im going through with this tragedy of loosing my neice Gigi & my brother @kobebryant I love u and u will be missed. My condolences goes out to the Bryant family and the families of the other passengers on board. IM SICK RIGHT NOW pic.twitter.com/pigHywq3c1 — SHAQ (@SHAQ) January 26, 2020


clashdaily--2020-01-30--PUSSIFICATION: Skinny Dork Taunts Big Guy… That Was A BAD Idea (Video)

Did this pipsqueak really believe the tough guy he was taunting was going to sit there at take it ?
The problem with prissy little dorks that run their mouths like this guy is they expect everyone else will play nice .
At first , the big guy stood there , unimpressed and ignoring the little schmuck while he did whatever you call that little dance he was doing .
But once he was stupid enough to make physical contact , all bets were off .
He made the mistake of tweaking the big guy ’ s chest .
Big @ @ @ @ @ @ @ launched him across the street with a one-handed push .
Did this scarecrow learn his lesson ?
Nope .
He came back for more .
Guess how THAT worked out for him ?
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Did this pipsqueak really believe the tough guy he was taunting was going to sit there at take it?
The problem with prissy little dorks that run their mouths like this guy is they expect everyone else will play nice.
At first, the big guy stood there, unimpressed and ignoring the little schmuck while he did whatever you call that little dance he was doing.
But once he was stupid enough to make physical contact, all bets were off.
He made the mistake of tweaking the big guy’s chest.
When you get in someone’s face you never know what the result can be ????pic.twitter.com/uX00GEzaJT — Julia Song (@realjuliasong) January 29, 2020
Big guy grabbed him by the face and launched him across the street with a one-handed push.
Did this scarecrow learn his lesson? Nope. He came back for more.
Guess how THAT worked out for him?
Nighty-night.
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clashdaily--2020-01-30--CORONAVIRUS: Evac From China Who Did It Better… Canada Or USA?

The next time some 2020 contender claims America lags behind other countries , ask them about this response to China ’ s virus outbreak .
As footage has shown , Uncle Sam has already welcomed home some of the US citizens who got caught up in the Coronavirus scare in China .
America is stepping up .
US citizens have been flown home , and are getting put up in proper medical isolation while they monitor everyone ’ s condition .
But not everyone has done so .
You know those ‘ woke ’ neighbors ( neighbours ? )
of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hat ?
They ’ re not doing quite so well in looking after their citizens .
Maybe they shouldn ’ t have re-elected their black-face wearing mental midget to set policy .
The self-professed feminist who likes to appoint department heads based on things like Liz Warren ’ s idea of gender quotas instead of considerations like skill set and competency .
How ’ s that working out for them so far ?
Not bad for the Ottawa insiders .
The poor schlubs stuck in China while people are dropping like flies are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the situation ’ mean ?
Most likely , it means they ’ ve got to sit around wait while bureaucrats argue over whose responsibility this problem is to fix , and then get started with the task of NOT fixing it .
It ’ s still early yet to start a panic , but this is a serious outbreak , with more than 100 dead , and no known method of treatment available to us .

The next time some 2020 contender claims America lags behind other countries, ask them about this response to China’s virus outbreak.
As footage has shown, Uncle Sam has already welcomed home some of the US citizens who got caught up in the Coronavirus scare in China.
America is stepping up. US citizens have been flown home, and are getting put up in proper medical isolation while they monitor everyone’s condition.
A plane from China with 240 USA passengers will be stopping in Anchorage, Alaska to refuel and screen its passengers for Coronavirus.https://t.co/VCBtgej66K —  (@cortez907) January 27, 2020
But not everyone has done so.
You know those ‘woke’ neighbors (neighbours?) of ours up North in America’s hat? They’re not doing quite so well in looking after their citizens.
Maybe they shouldn’t have re-elected their black-face wearing mental midget to set policy. The self-professed feminist who likes to appoint department heads based on things like Liz Warren’s idea of gender quotas instead of considerations like skill set and competency.
How’s that working out for them so far? Not bad for the Ottawa insiders. The poor schlubs stuck in China while people are dropping like flies are another story.
There are 250 Canadians registered in Wuhan region. 126 have asked to be brought back to Canada. The US, Australia and Japan have sent flights to get their nationals back. Canadian Gov says it is assessing the situation. #cdnpoli #coronaravirushttps://t.co/f9AT3Az5Rz pic.twitter.com/VOOJ7BIvE8 — Natasha Fatah (@NatashaFatah) January 29, 2020
What does ‘assessing the situation’ mean?
Most likely, it means they’ve got to sit around wait while bureaucrats argue over whose responsibility this problem is to fix, and then get started with the task of NOT fixing it.
It’s still early yet to start a panic, but this is a serious outbreak, with more than 100 dead, and no known method of treatment available to us.


clashdaily--2020-01-30--PRIORITIES: While Dems Push For Impeachment, America’s Fentanyl Laws Are Lapsing

Despite the national crisis , as of next week , cops won ’ t be able to arrest fentanyl dealers .
And you can thank Congress for that .
One of Trump ’ s 2016 priority issues was dealing with the scourage of drug overdose deaths .
Here ’ s a 2019 article showing the trend line up until 2016 : A new study released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ( CDC ) shows how the opioid epidemic has ballooned over the past six years .
The report found that from 2011 to 2016 , the number @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fentanyl has risen by over 1000 percent .
The CDC says that in 2011 and 2012 , around 1,600 people died each year from a fentanyl overdose .
The number of deaths rose to 1,900 in 2013 , but in 2014 officials saw the number of fatalities jump to 4,223 .
In 2015 the number of deaths nearly doubled to 8,251 , and in 2016 there were another 10,000 deadly overdoses , bringing the total to 18,335 for the year .
Source : Iheartradio That ’ s just fentanyl .
Opioids more generally @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Trump had his DOJ prioritize busting up drug rings .
And one of the border wall objectives was to break up the smuggling routes .
He even got China to change their domestic policies toward the traffickers sending so many pills to our side of the Pacific .
Trump is actively trying to stem the tide and save some US lives .
Those were the areas Trump can take direct action .
But Congress has its own sphere of responsibility .
How have THEY been prioritizing this problem ?
Considering the weeping and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you ’ d think that Democrats would be on board , right ?
After all , what was it Obama said as he brushed that tear from his eye ?
‘ If it saves one life , ’ wasn ’ t it ?
Here ’ s an excerpt from what U.S. Drug Czar Jim Carroll wrote : Here at home , in February 2018 , the Justice Department placed all fentanyl-related substances under control as Schedule I drugs on a temporary , emergency basis , which by law will expire on February 6 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Congress fail to pass legislation in the coming days , these dangerous fentanyl analogues that have ruined so many lives and caused so many American deaths will be released from their current regulatory control .
This would be a significant obstacle to law enforcement ’ s ability to prevent the purchase , shipment , sale , or possession of these often-fatal drugs .
The fentanyl class-scheduling action that the Chinese government took in May 2019 is the same one the U.S. took on a temporary emergency basis in February 2018 .
Throughout 2019 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and across the federal government to craft a legislative solution to make this temporary class scheduling of fentanyl permanent .
The White House Office of National Drug Control Policy , along with the Departments of Justice and Health and Human Services , worked to reconcile two important aspects of the issue : controlling substances being brought into the country before they can kill Americans , while at the same time ensuring our researchers have access to these substances to determine if any have medical merit , including perhaps even the potential to help @ @ @ @ @ @ @ recently passed the bipartisan Temporary Reauthorization and Study of the Emergency Scheduling of Fentanyl Analogues Act , which extends the scheduling order for 15 months .
If the House does not act now , the Chinese government will have more regulatory and legal control over these substances than the U.S. We can not let this happen .
Further , as drug trafficking networks relocate to other countries in response to stronger regulations in China , our ability to hold other nations accountable where illicit fentanyl producers operate will be significantly diminished unless we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ badly undermine our ability to save American lives .
As the director of the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy , I believe it is imperative that the House act now to pass the Senate-approved bill and prevent a vital regulatory action from lapsing , letting known dangerous substances loose on our communities once again .
Through Trump ’ s strong leadership and visionary diplomacy , we worked with the Chinese government to implement a permanent solution in China .
It is time for the House of Representatives to enact the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Senate on a permanent fix .
Source : Washington Examiner

Despite the national crisis, as of next week, cops won’t be able to arrest fentanyl dealers. And you can thank Congress for that.
One of Trump’s 2016 priority issues was dealing with the scourage of drug overdose deaths.
Here’s a 2019 article showing the trend line up until 2016:
A new study released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows how the opioid epidemic has ballooned over the past six years. The report found that from 2011 to 2016, the number of overdose deaths from the synthetic opiate fentanyl has risen by over 1000 percent. The CDC says that in 2011 and 2012, around 1,600 people died each year from a fentanyl overdose. The number of deaths rose to 1,900 in 2013, but in 2014 officials saw the number of fatalities jump to 4,223. In 2015 the number of deaths nearly doubled to 8,251, and in 2016 there were another 10,000 deadly overdoses, bringing the total to 18,335 for the year.
Source: Iheartradio
That’s just fentanyl. Opioids more generally led to even more deaths.
The 63,632 drug overdose deaths in the United States in 2016 represented a 21.4% increase from 2015; two thirds of these deaths involved an opioid (1). From 2015 to 2016, drug overdose deaths increased in all drug categories examined; the largest increase occurred among deaths involving synthetic opioids other than methadone (synthetic opioids), which includes illicitly manufactured fentanyl (IMF)
Source: NCBI
So Trump had his DOJ prioritize busting up drug rings. And one of the border wall objectives was to break up the smuggling routes. He even got China to change their domestic policies toward the traffickers sending so many pills to our side of the Pacific.
Trump is actively trying to stem the tide and save some US lives. Those were the areas Trump can take direct action. But Congress has its own sphere of responsibility. How have THEY been prioritizing this problem?
Considering the weeping and pearl-clutching you hear over gun deaths, you’d think that Democrats would be on board, right? After all, what was it Obama said as he brushed that tear from his eye? ‘If it saves one life,’ wasn’t it?
Here’s an excerpt from what U.S. Drug Czar Jim Carroll wrote:
Here at home, in February 2018, the Justice Department placed all fentanyl-related substances under control as Schedule I drugs on a temporary, emergency basis, which by law will expire on February 6, 2020. If both houses of Congress fail to pass legislation in the coming days, these dangerous fentanyl analogues that have ruined so many lives and caused so many American deaths will be released from their current regulatory control. This would be a significant obstacle to law enforcement’s ability to prevent the purchase, shipment, sale, or possession of these often-fatal drugs. The fentanyl class-scheduling action that the Chinese government took in May 2019 is the same one the U.S. took on a temporary emergency basis in February 2018. Throughout 2019, the Trump administration worked with Congress and across the federal government to craft a legislative solution to make this temporary class scheduling of fentanyl permanent. The White House Office of National Drug Control Policy, along with the Departments of Justice and Health and Human Services, worked to reconcile two important aspects of the issue: controlling substances being brought into the country before they can kill Americans, while at the same time ensuring our researchers have access to these substances to determine if any have medical merit, including perhaps even the potential to help address the opioid crisis. The Senate recently passed the bipartisan Temporary Reauthorization and Study of the Emergency Scheduling of Fentanyl Analogues Act, which extends the scheduling order for 15 months. If the House does not act now, the Chinese government will have more regulatory and legal control over these substances than the U.S. We cannot let this happen. Further, as drug trafficking networks relocate to other countries in response to stronger regulations in China, our ability to hold other nations accountable where illicit fentanyl producers operate will be significantly diminished unless we permanently schedule these drugs. It would badly undermine our ability to save American lives. As the director of the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy, I believe it is imperative that the House act now to pass the Senate-approved bill and prevent a vital regulatory action from lapsing, letting known dangerous substances loose on our communities once again. Through Trump’s strong leadership and visionary diplomacy, we worked with the Chinese government to implement a permanent solution in China. It is time for the House of Representatives to enact the Senate-passed bill and then continue working with the Senate on a permanent fix.
Source: Washington Examiner


clashdaily--2020-01-30--Do You Love This ‘Hunger Games’ Remix Of The Don Lemon Mock Trump Voters Vid?

Is the Trump team ’ s second video dragging them over this better than the first ?
Maybe you missed the quick turnaround reply to Don Lemon ’ s vid going viral .
If so , ClashDaily has it here : Congrats , Don !
CNN ’ s Don Lemon Isn ’ t Just Featured In A Meme , But Also A Trump 2020 Ad It was a pretty good reply , to be sure .
But that was kind of a first draft .
They ’ ve since had a little time to come up with something more subtle @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the new one better ?
Or do you still prefer the first one ?
Jennifer Lawrence is deeply afflicted with Trump Derangement Syndrome and a proud # Resist -er .
• Deflecting Don : Lemon Addresses The Viral Clip That Shows Him Laughing At Mockery Of Trump Supporters — No Apology • Congrats , Don !
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Written by Wes Walker on January 30, 2020
Is the Trump team’s second video dragging them over this better than the first?
Maybe you missed the quick turnaround reply to Don Lemon’s vid going viral.
If so, ClashDaily has it here: Congrats, Don! CNN’s Don Lemon Isn’t Just Featured In A Meme, But Also A Trump 2020 Ad
It was a pretty good reply, to be sure.
But that was kind of a first draft.
They’ve since had a little time to come up with something more subtle and less on-the-nose.
Do you like the new one better?
Liberal “elites” in The Capitol ruling class look down on the people. They laugh at you. They mock you. They think you don’t matter. Let’s prove them wrong on November 3rd. pic.twitter.com/THG4HsrUaY — Trump War Room – Text TRUMP to 88022 (@TrumpWarRoom) January 29, 2020
Or do you still prefer the first one?
Bonus points for the Hunger Games reference.
Jennifer Lawrence is deeply afflicted with Trump Derangement Syndrome and a proud #Resist -er.
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clashdaily--2020-01-30--Report: Clinton-Connected Ukrainian Oligarch Gave Bolton Six Figures

Anyone following the Spygate saga will already be very familiar with this guy ’ s name , too .
Victor Pinchuck has some serious connections to the Clintons .
He ’ s a billionaire from Ukraine .
And his fingerprints are all over the Spygate debacle .
And a recent report indicates that he ’ s given John Bolten a few hundred thousand dollars in the last couple of years .
There sure does seem to be a lot of that Ukrainian cash flowing around politically-connected people , doesn ’ t there ?
Is it conceivable that the reasons Bolton @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sure .
But it ’ s still worth looking into .
Former National Security Advisor John Bolton is back in the news this week after a cherry-picked snippet from his upcoming book magically leaked to the media during the middle of the Senate impeachment trial into President Donald Trump .
While he ’ s now at the center of the impeachment witch hunt , a new report reveals that Bolton pocketed $ 115,000 from Ukrainian steel oligarch Viktor Pinchuk ’ s foundation shortly before entering Trump ’ s White House as national security @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Bolton accepted $ 115,000 from the Victor Pinchuk Foundation for a pair of speeches in September 2017 and February 2018 .
At the former speech in Kyiv , Bolton sat on a panel and basically expressed that the national security establishment would not allow Trump to become unconventional on policy , stating , “ The notion that [ Trump ’ s presidency ] is going to represent a dramatic break in foreign policy is just wrong .
Calm down , for God ’ s sake.
” Read the rest here A Ukranian oligarch @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ t keen on Trump ’ s team digging into corruption scandals ?
Red Square on May Day doesn ’ t have more red flags than this scenario .
If you don ’ t know the name Viktor Pinchuk , you might be scratching your heads .
We could recount the millions he has donated to the Clinton Foundation ( he was their biggest donor ) .
We could mention endless political connections in the US , but that ’ s a little long and complex to deal with here .
Let ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ familiar : Atlantic Council is the group that sponsored Schiff ’ s trip to Ukraine in August , just as impeachment was heating up .
We ’ d be interested to know : why was it planned before the whistleblower report became public ?
Better still , why was it planned BEFORE the phone call ?
While he was there , Schiff ’ s staffer spoke with the FORMER president , the one who was in the thick of Ukraine ’ s known corruption issue .
And now we can add … Bolton @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Bolton , who reportedly cashed checks signed by Pinchuk , might have been provided with strong incentives to NOT start cracking the heads of Ukranian oligarchs ?
Could Pinchuk have given Bolton any assurances that everything with him was above-board , and that there ’ s ‘ nothing to see here ’ ?
Can you see why it ’ s not just acceptable , but a good thing for a President , as the Executive Branch , to set policy even when it contradicts the advice of his advisors ?
Because sometimes , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that you just can ’ t get if you ’ re hobnobbing with all the parties involved .

Anyone following the Spygate saga will already be very familiar with this guy’s name, too.
Viktor Pinchuk.
Victor Pinchuck has some serious connections to the Clintons. He’s a billionaire from Ukraine. And his fingerprints are all over the Spygate debacle.
And a recent report indicates that he’s given John Bolten a few hundred thousand dollars in the last couple of years. There sure does seem to be a lot of that Ukrainian cash flowing around politically-connected people, doesn’t there?
Is it conceivable that the reasons Bolton was given money were entirely innocent? Sure. But it’s still worth looking into.
Former National Security Advisor John Bolton is back in the news this week after a cherry-picked snippet from his upcoming book magically leaked to the media during the middle of the Senate impeachment trial into President Donald Trump. While he’s now at the center of the impeachment witch hunt, a new report reveals that Bolton pocketed $115,000 from Ukrainian steel oligarch Viktor Pinchuk’s foundation shortly before entering Trump’s White House as national security adviser. A financial disclosure shows that Bolton accepted $115,000 from the Victor Pinchuk Foundation for a pair of speeches in September 2017 and February 2018. At the former speech in Kyiv, Bolton sat on a panel and basically expressed that the national security establishment would not allow Trump to become unconventional on policy, stating, “The notion that [Trump’s presidency] is going to represent a dramatic break in foreign policy is just wrong. Calm down, for God’s sake.” Read the rest here
A Ukranian oligarch passing money around, and Bolton isn’t keen on Trump’s team digging into corruption scandals?
Red Square on May Day doesn’t have more red flags than this scenario.
If you don’t know the name Viktor Pinchuk, you might be scratching your heads.
We could recount the millions he has donated to the Clinton Foundation (he was their biggest donor). We could mention endless political connections in the US, but that’s a little long and complex to deal with here.
Let’s simplify to something more manageable and familiar:
In addition to being a Clinton Foundation donor, Pinchuk is also on the International Advisory Board of the Atlantic Council The Atlantic Council has been historically active in Ukraine through their Ukraine in Europe Initiative. More recently, on January 19, 2017, the Atlantic Council announced a partnership with Ukrainian natural gas company Burisma Group. Hunter Biden, former VP Joe Biden’s son, sits on Burisma’s board.
Atlantic Council is the group that sponsored Schiff’s trip to Ukraine in August, just as impeachment was heating up. We’d be interested to know: why was it planned before the whistleblower report became public? Better still, why was it planned BEFORE the phone call?
While he was there, Schiff’s staffer spoke with the FORMER president, the one who was in the thick of Ukraine’s known corruption issue.
Atlantic Council. Hillary. Burisma.
And now we can add … Bolton?
Is it at all possible that Bolton, who reportedly cashed checks signed by Pinchuk, might have been provided with strong incentives to NOT start cracking the heads of Ukranian oligarchs?
Could Pinchuk have given Bolton any assurances that everything with him was above-board, and that there’s ‘nothing to see here’?
Can you see why it’s not just acceptable, but a good thing for a President, as the Executive Branch, to set policy even when it contradicts the advice of his advisors? Because sometimes, being arm’s-length gives you objectivity that you just can’t get if you’re hobnobbing with all the parties involved.


clashdaily--2020-01-30--Life Lessons From Kobe’s Deadly Crash

Life Lessons From Kobe’s Deadly Crash

There ’ s plenty of hype surrounding Kobe ’ s death , but what useful takeaways can the Warriors and @ @ @ @ @ otherwise senseless tragedy ?
We ’ re glad you asked .
We cover it all @ @ @ @ @ after scandal… even a public one .
The difference between good risks and bad ones @ @ @ @ @ dopey habit of assuming the grave can sanctify our heroes in politics and entertainment , @ @ @ @ @ life was .
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Our culture’s dopey habit of assuming the grave can sanctify our heroes in politics and entertainment, now matter how crazy their life was.
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clashdaily--2020-01-30--Presumption Of Guilt: Senator Says She Wants To See ‘Evidence Of The President’s Innocence’

That ’ s not how this works in the United States of America .
It also violates Article 11 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights , which states , “ Everyone charged with a penal offence has the right to be presumed innocent until proved guilty according to law in a public trial at which he has had all the guarantees necessary for his defence.
” But , are we really surprised that Democrats are pushing aside the presumption of innocence ?
This is precisely what they did with the confirmation circus when Justice Brett Kavanaugh was accused of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ completely ludicrous and other accusations had zero proof — either with evidence or witnesses — when tested .
Senator Tammy Duckworth ( D-IL ) was clear that she believes in the presumption of guilt with regard to President Trump rather than the precious presumption of innocence that is the cornerstone ( or at least should be the cornerstone ) of our justice system .
In an appearance on Fox News , when asked if some Democrats were going to vote with Republicans to end the impeachment trial , she told Bill Hemmer , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ able to see evidence of the President ’ s innocence.
” Geez .
No wonder these guys are going full-commie !
The presumption of guilt is something that those authoritarian socialist regimes love .
It ’ s much easier to maintain a “ democratic ” socialist country that way — just incarcerate dissidents on fabricated charges and have them “ prove ” their innocence .
( After all , gulags are a good thing , comrade . )
Isn ’ t that what they ’ re doing with President Trump ?
Democrats did @ @ @ @ @ @ @ exculpatory evidence , and tossed aside Due Process with their “ House rules.
” Does Sen. Duckworth not know that the burden of proof rests with the prosecution and not with the defense ?
But then , having President Trump “ prove ” his innocence is a Democrat talking point .
We saw that with Speaker Pelosi in November… And again by Rep. Raskin ( D-MD ) in the House Rules Committee Hearing on the impeachment process .
And again with Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer ( D-NY ) just days ago when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s the thing — the House Democrats have called 18 witnesses , 1 of which was sequestered because the testimony is believed to have provided exculpatory evidence for the President .
The House Republicans have had no exclusive witnesses .
Even Jonathan Turley and the other Republican witnesses were also on the list of Democrat witnesses .
The Democrats pushed forward anyway and impeached the President .
So , when the Democrats harp on the “ need for witnesses ” recognize it for what it is — a talking point .
They @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and a fair trial , they didn ’ t allow Republicans to call witnesses in the House Hearings .
Just moments ago , Speaker Pelosi said that even if the Senate votes to acquit President Trump , he won ’ t be acquitted because it wasn ’ t a trial because there were no witnesses .
So , I guess he wasn ’ t impeached , then .
The Republicans were not permitted to present a proper defense .
Sure , it might look bad to end the Senate hearing without witnesses , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sham anyway .
Democrats are going to cry foul no matter what because there are not 67 votes to remove Trump from office .
It ’ s also a great way to keep the Senate too busy to confirm federal judges as has been going at a dizzying rate that has Democrats freaking out .
The courts are what this is all about .
It ’ s always about the courts .
With the Democrats tossing out due process , the presumption of innocence , and the rights of the accused , it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ authoritarian kangaroo courts to legislate from the bench instead of having judges rule in accordance with the law and the Constitution .
They did that with Title IX on college campuses , and they ’ re doing it with President Trump ’ s impeachment .
How long before they make it the norm ?

That’s not how this works in the United States of America.
It also violates Article 11 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, which states, “Everyone charged with a penal offence has the right to be presumed innocent until proved guilty according to law in a public trial at which he has had all the guarantees necessary for his defence.”
But, are we really surprised that Democrats are pushing aside the presumption of innocence? This is precisely what they did with the confirmation circus when Justice Brett Kavanaugh was accused of sexual misconduct, some of which was completely ludicrous and other accusations had zero proof — either with evidence or witnesses — when tested.
Senator Tammy Duckworth(D-IL) was clear that she believes in the presumption of guilt with regard to President Trump rather than the precious presumption of innocence that is the cornerstone (or at least should be the cornerstone) of our justice system. In an appearance on Fox News, when asked if some Democrats were going to vote with Republicans to end the impeachment trial, she told Bill Hemmer, “I think that we should be able to see evidence of the President’s innocence.”
This sentence should frighten the hell out of you. Sen Tammy Duckworth "I think that we should be able to see evidence of the President's innocence"pic.twitter.com/gPhoznkcNd — Mike (@FuctupMike) January 29, 2020
Geez. No wonder these guys are going full-commie! The presumption of guilt is something that those authoritarian socialist regimes love. It’s much easier to maintain a “democratic” socialist country that way — just incarcerate dissidents on fabricated charges and have them “prove” their innocence. (After all, gulags are a good thing, comrade.)
Isn’t that what they’re doing with President Trump? Democrats did not prove their case, held back exculpatory evidence, and tossed aside Due Process with their “House rules.”
Does Sen. Duckworth not know that the burden of proof rests with the prosecution and not with the defense?
But then, having President Trump “prove” his innocence is a Democrat talking point.
We saw that with Speaker Pelosi in November…
Speaker Nancy Pelosi: "If the president has something that is exculpatory—Mr. President, that means do you have anything that shows your innocence—then he should make that known." "So far, we haven't seen that, but we welcome it." https://t.co/AxlJNcr705 pic.twitter.com/EdmcEkQQy7 — ABC News (@ABC) November 14, 2019
…and House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer in December:
And again by Rep. Raskin(D-MD) in the House Rules Committee Hearing on the impeachment process.
Democrats continue to turn the fundamental American concept of 'innocent until proven guilty' on its head. To Democrats, President @realDonaldTrump is guilty, & he must PROVE his innocence to them to escape impeachment. That is outrageous & dangerous to future of the Republic. pic.twitter.com/Vu95hc3uzR — Rep Andy Biggs (@RepAndyBiggsAZ) December 17, 2019
And again with Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer(D-NY) just days ago when discussing the need for witnesses:
Chuck Schumer demands President Trump prove his innocence of a crime that doesn't exist. THAT is how witch hunts work. — thebradfordfile™ (@thebradfordfile) January 21, 2020
Here’s the thing — the House Democrats have called 18 witnesses, 1 of which was sequestered because the testimony is believed to have provided exculpatory evidence for the President. The House Republicans have had no exclusive witnesses. Even Jonathan Turley and the other Republican witnesses were also on the list of Democrat witnesses. The Democrats pushed forward anyway and impeached the President.
So, when the Democrats harp on the “need for witnesses” recognize it for what it is — a talking point. They don’t really care about justice and a fair trial, they didn’t allow Republicans to call witnesses in the House Hearings.
Just moments ago, Speaker Pelosi said that even if the Senate votes to acquit President Trump, he won’t be acquitted because it wasn’t a trial because there were no witnesses.
.@SpeakerPelosi: If the Senate votes to aquit Pres. Trump, he “will not be acquitted” pic.twitter.com/3ovJZA1NrX — Tom Elliott (@tomselliott) January 30, 2020
So, I guess he wasn’t impeached, then. The Republicans were not permitted to present a proper defense.
Sure, it might look bad to end the Senate hearing without witnesses, but the whole damned thing is a sham anyway. Democrats are going to cry foul no matter what because there are not 67 votes to remove Trump from office. It’s also a great way to keep the Senate too busy to confirm federal judges as has been going at a dizzying rate that has Democrats freaking out.
While all eyes in Washington focused on impeachment the Senate continued to confirm more conservative judges to federal courts. These are judges who enforce the rule of law. Trump is transforming federal courts at a near record breaking pace. https://t.co/dOmb6dVWkw — Greg Abbott (@GregAbbott_TX) December 22, 2019
The courts are what this is all about. It’s always about the courts.
With the Democrats tossing out due process, the presumption of innocence, and the rights of the accused, it’s clear that they prefer the authoritarian kangaroo courts to legislate from the bench instead of having judges rule in accordance with the law and the Constitution. They did that with Title IX on college campuses, and they’re doing it with President Trump’s impeachment.
How long before they make it the norm?


clashdaily--2020-01-30--Could Cocaine Mitch Really Have The Votes To Wrap Up Impeachment By Friday?

Word is that Mitch has mustered the votes to shut down any calls for more witnesses .
Looks like Republican Senators will be pumping the brakes on your basking in the national spotlight .
Then you can begin your journey to becoming a historical footnote of how NOT to conduct yourself in elected office .
There was no discussion of witnesses at a Senate GOP lunch meeting Wednesday , which was held a couple hours after McConnell and Murkowski met for about 20 to 30 minutes .
That was seen as a sign by several senators that Democrats will fail @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in calling for witnesses .
Without a vote to hear from witnesses , the trial could end as soon as Friday .
“ We ’ re going to get it done by Friday , hopefully , ” Sen. Mike Rounds ( R-S.D . )
said following the meeting .
Sen. Mike Braun ( R-Ind . )
, emerging from the lunch , said , “ I think I can say the mood is good.
” Braun expressed confidence that McConnell will be able to keep his conference unified enough to defeat a motion @ @ @ @ @ @ @ documents .
“ If I had to guess , no witnesses , ” he said .
Source : The Hill But it ’ s not just the R ’ s that are getting whipped into line , some Democrats in red states are hedging their bets .
Sens .
Doug Jones of Alabama , Joe Manchin of West Virginia and Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona are all question marks , though they ’ re widely regarded as likely to vote for at least one of the two impeachment articles .
Unlike a quartet of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ peril as lawmakers decide whether to call witnesses and extend the proceedings , the three Democrats ’ votes on whether to acquit him won ’ t likely affect the trial ’ s outcome .
It seems certain that the GOP-run Senate will lack the 67 votes needed to remove Trump from office , no matter what the trio does .
And if the calls to witnesses are voted down , the showboating comes to an end , and the only thing left is the crying .

Word is that Mitch has mustered the votes to shut down any calls for more witnesses.
Sorry, Schiff-weasels.
Looks like Republican Senators will be pumping the brakes on your basking in the national spotlight. Then you can begin your journey to becoming a historical footnote of how NOT to conduct yourself in elected office.
There was no discussion of witnesses at a Senate GOP lunch meeting Wednesday, which was held a couple hours after McConnell and Murkowski met for about 20 to 30 minutes. That was seen as a sign by several senators that Democrats will fail to convince four Republicans to join them in calling for witnesses. Without a vote to hear from witnesses, the trial could end as soon as Friday. “We’re going to get it done by Friday, hopefully,” Sen. Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) said following the meeting. Sen. Mike Braun (R-Ind.), emerging from the lunch, said, “I think I can say the mood is good.” Braun expressed confidence that McConnell will be able to keep his conference unified enough to defeat a motion to consider subpoenas for additional witnesses and documents. “If I had to guess, no witnesses,” he said.
Source: The Hill
But it’s not just the R’s that are getting whipped into line, some Democrats in red states are hedging their bets.
Sens. Doug Jones of Alabama, Joe Manchin of West Virginia and Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona are all question marks, though they’re widely regarded as likely to vote for at least one of the two impeachment articles. Unlike a quartet of wavering Republicans who could put Trump in peril as lawmakers decide whether to call witnesses and extend the proceedings, the three Democrats’ votes on whether to acquit him won’t likely affect the trial’s outcome. It seems certain that the GOP-run Senate will lack the 67 votes needed to remove Trump from office, no matter what the trio does. Source: NBC 15
And if the calls to witnesses are voted down, the showboating comes to an end, and the only thing left is the crying.


clashdaily--2020-01-30--Convicted Pedophile Deemed ‘No Longer A Threat’ And Released After Gender Transition

The 23-year old may have abused as many as 15 children between the ages of 1 and 13 — but the Attorney General ’ s office says that the public shouldn ’ t “ overreact ” to the news of the release .
“ Josie ” Smith , who was born Joseph Matthew Smith , was convicted of “ lascivious acts with a child ” for molesting a fellow Midwest Christian Services student in 2014 and sentenced to prison in 2015 .
This wasn ’ t the first time that Smith was convicted .
In 2012 , Smith was convicted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ according to the Iowa Sex Offender Registry .
In addition , the report stated that Smith had a likelihood in excess of 20 % to re-offend within 5 years of release because his victims were of both genders , Smith was under the age of 25 , and had never had a long-term intimate relationship .
It also notes that Smith had been repeatedly molested as a child beginning at age 7 .
Now , the Iowa Attorney General ’ s Office is no longer seeking the commitment of Smith citing hormone therapy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of recidivism .
The Storm Lake Times reported in November that Smith was “ undergoing medical treatment that is needed prior to ( Smith ) potentially undergoing gender reassignment surgery ” since October 2017 at Newton Correctional Facility .
Joseph now goes by the name “ Josie ” and started using female pronouns .
It is important to note that “ Josie ” is not listed as an alias for Smith on the Iowa Sex Offender Registry .
According to court records , the state dismissed the application for the confinement of Smith @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the Sioux City Residential Treatment Facility on January 11 for transitional release .
Hicks cautioned the public not to overreact to Smith ’ s upcoming release .
Smith will be subject to sex-offender registration requirements for the rest of her life , Hicks said , which includes regular meetings with a probation officer and a listing on an attorney general clearinghouse .
“ Josie Smith will be subject to strict sex-offender reporting required of those who commit the crimes she did , ” Hicks said .
“ She ’ ll be subject @ @ @ @ @ @ @ life.
” The initial report on Smith suggested indefinite confinement at the Cherokee Civil Commitment Unit for Sex Offenders ( CCUSO ) in Cherokee , but that was premised on Smith having the sex drive of a man .
Dr. Tracy Thomas , former clinical director at CCUSO and a forensic psychologist said that the requirement for commitment is rigorous .
It requires the state to “ essentially prove an offender has a chance offending greater than 51 % for the rest of his life.
” Lowering testosterone levels significantly as is done @ @ @ @ @ @ @ possibility of re-offending because testosterone has a significantly higher impact on sex drive than estrogen does .
Dr. Thomas also noted that there are no women confined at CCUSO .
Those are the facts .
I ’ ve tried to handle with as little bias as possible .
Now , I ’ m taking off the “ reporter ” hat and putting on the “ opinion editorialist ” hat .
As a mother , I feel compelled to comment on this case and what the implications are .
As much as the Iowa @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , this case has set a precedent .
This is a sex offender — a pedophile — that has abused multiple children of both genders , including a child as young as 1 year old .
Smith , who was considered a likely re-offender , is being released from confinement due to identification as a woman and taking female hormones .
This new female identity is not listed on the Iowa Sex Offender Registry as an alias .
Estrogen doesn ’ t erase past crimes or the sick , twisted thinking that leads @ @ @ @ @ @ @ children .
Not only that , what about the consequences of the actions that Smith committed prior to gender transition ?
Is there no longer any justice for Smith ’ s previous victims ?
This is awful and dangerous on multiple levels .
If you don ’ t believe me , check out what conservative transgender activist Blaire White has to say about this case .

The 23-year old may have abused as many as 15 children between the ages of 1 and 13 — but the Attorney General’s office says that the public shouldn’t “overreact” to the news of the release.
“Josie” Smith, who was born Joseph Matthew Smith, was convicted of “lascivious acts with a child” for molesting a fellow Midwest Christian Services student in 2014 and sentenced to prison in 2015. This wasn’t the first time that Smith was convicted. In 2012, Smith was convicted of “Sexual abuse 2nd degree” according to the Iowa Sex Offender Registry.
But “a preliminary report prepared by the state’s expert, Dr. Jeffrey Davis, says Smith molested as many as 15 victims, ranging from ages 1 to 13, before being sentenced to prison in December 2015,” The Times noted. That report found that Smith had a greater than 20 percent change of re-offending within 5 years of being released. Source: The Blaze
In addition, the report stated that Smith had a likelihood in excess of 20% to re-offend within 5 years of release because his victims were of both genders, Smith was under the age of 25, and had never had a long-term intimate relationship. It also notes that Smith had been repeatedly molested as a child beginning at age 7.
“Mr. Smith has not had an intimate relationship,” the report says. “His sexual encounters appear to have primarily involved molestation, including his own molestation by multiple perpetrators, or his victimization of others.” Source: The Des Moines Register
Now, the Iowa Attorney General’s Office is no longer seeking the commitment of Smith citing hormone therapy relating to gender transition lowering the risk of recidivism.
The Storm Lake Times reported in November that Smith was “undergoing medical treatment that is needed prior to (Smith) potentially undergoing gender reassignment surgery” since October 2017 at Newton Correctional Facility. Joseph now goes by the name “Josie” and started using female pronouns. It is important to note that “Josie” is not listed as an alias for Smith on the Iowa Sex Offender Registry.
According to court records, the state dismissed the application for the confinement of Smith on January 9.
Attorney general spokesman Lynn Hicks wouldn’t comment on the reason for the dismissal other than to say “an offender’s hormone levels are an important part of substantiating an offender’s likelihood of recidivism.”… …“We don’t believe we have evidence sufficient to prove Josie Smith has a significant chance of reoffending,” Hicks said late last week.
Smith was transferred to the Sioux City Residential Treatment Facility on January 11 for transitional release.
Hicks cautioned the public not to overreact to Smith’s upcoming release. Smith will be subject to sex-offender registration requirements for the rest of her life, Hicks said, which includes regular meetings with a probation officer and a listing on an attorney general clearinghouse. “Josie Smith will be subject to strict sex-offender reporting required of those who commit the crimes she did,” Hicks said. “She’ll be subject to supervision for the rest of her life.”
The initial report on Smith suggested indefinite confinement at the Cherokee Civil Commitment Unit for Sex Offenders (CCUSO) in Cherokee, but that was premised on Smith having the sex drive of a man.
Dr. Tracy Thomas, former clinical director at CCUSO and a forensic psychologist said that the requirement for commitment is rigorous. It requires the state to “essentially prove an offender has a chance offending greater than 51% for the rest of his life.”
Lowering testosterone levels significantly as is done in gender transition, makes determining the possibility of re-offending because testosterone has a significantly higher impact on sex drive than estrogen does. Dr. Thomas also noted that there are no women confined at CCUSO.
“From an evaluator’s standpoint, our recommendation is based on whether someone is more than likely to re-offend,” Thomas said on Monday. “Between 5% and 15% of sex offenders re-offend, so it takes an extraordinarily high burden to prove someone has a 51% chance.” Source: The Des Moines Register
Those are the facts. I’ve tried to handle with as little bias as possible.
Now, I’m taking off the “reporter” hat and putting on the “opinion editorialist” hat. As a mother, I feel compelled to comment on this case and what the implications are.
As much as the Iowa AG is saying don’t worry, this case has set a precedent. This is a sex offender — a pedophile — that has abused multiple children of both genders, including a child as young as 1 year old. Smith, who was considered a likely re-offender, is being released from confinement due to identification as a woman and taking female hormones. This new female identity is not listed on the Iowa Sex Offender Registry as an alias.
Simply put, this places children at risk.
Estrogen doesn’t erase past crimes or the sick, twisted thinking that leads to multiple counts of sexual abuse against children.
Not only that, what about the consequences of the actions that Smith committed prior to gender transition? Is there no longer any justice for Smith’s previous victims?
This is awful and dangerous on multiple levels.
If you don’t believe me, check out what conservative transgender activist Blaire White has to say about this case.


clashdaily--2020-02-05--WATCH: Rand Paul Won’t Be Silenced — Reads His ‘Censored’ Question Into The Public Record

Sen Rand Paul stood up and reminded the Senate that the Constitution does protect debate and does protect the asking of questions .
And he proceeded to ask the very same question that the Chief Justice had disallowed during the sessions of questioning the House Managers and the Defense team .
He had a reason to name the ‘ name that must not be named ’ that had literally NOTHING WHATSOEVER to do with the report that may ( or may not ) be rightly classified under the whistleblower statute .
Rand was raising a question about a conversation , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to 2017 .
A conversation overheard in which this same infamous name was talking with others — including someone now on Schiff ’ s staff — about their intention of impeaching the President of the United States of America .
If , two years later , these same people just ‘ happened ’ to find themselves right in the thick of the events that led to a Presidential impeachment , wouldn ’ t this 2017 conversation and questions about malice aforethought be relevant to the accusations being leveled at the President ?
Oh @ @ @ @ @ @ @ else — he also knew the Vindeman Brothers .
There might be some kind of an innocuous explanation .
But does the accused not have a right to know whether there was an unlawful conspiracy to deprive him of his office ?
It isn ’ t as though it would be the only time government power has been improperly leveraged against him or his circle .
— FISA courts were fed at least 17 lies by the FBI abusing government power in the process of warrants to spy on Trump associates and — @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Jim Comey unlawfully leaked documents with the express purpose of forcing an Independent Council which harassed the President for years and cost taxpayers tens of millions .
This orchestrated investigation could well have been the difference-maker allowing Democrats to take back the House in 2018 .
— General Flynn has withdrawn his plea , complaining that the Feds have been playing games with his case , have fabricated evidence against him and that he was forced to plead guilty to a crime he never committed by a legal counsel with conflicted interests .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ whether a party that has literally been calling for impeachment from the day he took office ( or even earlier ) could have created an elaborate trap for impeachment here , too ?
It ’ s about the rights of the people .
And it ’ s a good message that deserves to be heard .

Sen Rand Paul stood up and reminded the Senate that the Constitution does protect debate and does protect the asking of questions.
And he proceeded to ask the very same question that the Chief Justice had disallowed during the sessions of questioning the House Managers and the Defense team.
He had a reason to name the ‘name that must not be named’ that had literally NOTHING WHATSOEVER to do with the report that may (or may not) be rightly classified under the whistleblower statute.
Rand was raising a question about a conversation, reported in the news, dating back to 2017. A conversation overheard in which this same infamous name was talking with others — including someone now on Schiff’s staff — about their intention of impeaching the President of the United States of America.
On the floor of the U.S. Senate, Sen. @RandPaul reads and displays the question which Chief Justice Roberts declined to read last week during the Impeachment Trial. pic.twitter.com/nxZb255IbU — CSPAN (@cspan) February 4, 2020
If, two years later, these same people just ‘happened’ to find themselves right in the thick of the events that led to a Presidential impeachment, wouldn’t this 2017 conversation and questions about malice aforethought be relevant to the accusations being leveled at the President?
Oh, and he reminds us of something else — he also knew the Vindeman Brothers.
There might be some kind of an innocuous explanation. But does the accused not have a right to know whether there was an unlawful conspiracy to deprive him of his office?
It isn’t as though it would be the only time government power has been improperly leveraged against him or his circle.
— FISA courts were fed at least 17 lies by the FBI abusing government power in the process of warrants to spy on Trump associates and — by extension — Trump himself.
— Jim Comey unlawfully leaked documents with the express purpose of forcing an Independent Council which harassed the President for years and cost taxpayers tens of millions. This orchestrated investigation could well have been the difference-maker allowing Democrats to take back the House in 2018.
— General Flynn has withdrawn his plea, complaining that the Feds have been playing games with his case, have fabricated evidence against him and that he was forced to plead guilty to a crime he never committed by a legal counsel with conflicted interests.
Is it really that far-fetched to wonder whether a party that has literally been calling for impeachment from the day he took office (or even earlier) could have created an elaborate trap for impeachment here, too?
It’s about Limited Government.
It’s about the rights of the people.
And it’s a good message that deserves to be heard.