clashdaily--2020-01-04--Pigskin Pundit’s Picks, Wild Card Weekend

Let the second season begin !
I can ’ t help but think that as the NFL celebrates its 100th anniversary , Pete Rozelle ’ s vision of league parity is well-represented in this year ’ s playoff picture .
Unlike other pundits , I don ’ t see any clear , runaway powerhouse leader in this batch of playoff teams , as in years past .
Oh sure , there are 1st tier and 2nd tier teams in my view , but not one that stands out as practically invincible .
The way this season has played out with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s bet who will emerge as the champ at this point .
Let ’ s get to the picks .
Bills at Texans – On paper , this looks like a mismatch tilted Buffalo ’ s way .
McDermott ’ s defense is a lot better than O ’ Brien ’ s ( sounds like an Irish feud ) , JJ Watt ’ s return notwithstanding .
Houston has been abysmal against the run this year , and even worse against running QBs , and Allen ’ s 500 yards and 7 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Protecting the passer has also not been Houston ’ s strong suit , and Buffalo has D-backs that will force Watson to wait for open receivers….and hear footsteps in his pocket .
Hyde ’ s groundwork will be essential , and Watson will have to be extra resourceful finding Hopkins if Houston is going to hang around late in the game .
If defense does indeed win championships , then this is the last bus stop for the Texans this season .
Bills get paid deep in the heart of Texas .
Titans @ @ @ @ @ @ @ New England is my team , and after what I have seen this season from both Tennessee and my Patriots , this game really isn ’ t easy to call .
Tennessee matches up well with New England , because of their balanced offense and that sledgehammer that might as well be called John Henry , and the Titans ’ weak red zone D vs the Patriots ’ anemic red zone offense .
The weather is supposed to be rainy/cold , which usually favors the Patriots ( Dallas & Cleveland games ) , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a wet O Henry nullifies that edge…not to mention Tannehill ’ s mobility .
After New England inexplicably stepped in it against Miami last week , history suggests they will rebound strong this week .
Two things I ’ m certain of ; Vrabel will have his team ready to play hard , and Tannehill will be jazzed to show what he can do on the playoff stage .
Belichick ’ s strength is taking away the one thing your team does best , which would be Derrick Henry .
If the Pats @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by bottling up Henry , the odds favor them .
That is a huge ‘ if ’ .
James White is the key to this game if he gets catches .
Flying Elvis hasn ’ t left the building…yet .
Patriots live another week .
Vikings at Saints – Minnesota has shown character and depth all season , and Cousins has played much more like a premier QB than his lackluster efforts of last year .
Dalvin Cook provides offensive balance and another big-play threat to compliment receiver Diggs , but he is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is questionable .
For the Whodats , Kamara hasn ’ t had his best season this year , but that doesn ’ t mean he won ’ t be monstrous in the playoffs , particularly on play-option passes .
Michael Thomas owns the new league receiving record , and he is just too good to contain .
Add TE Jared Cook ’ s nine TD catches this season , and Drew Brees distributing precision strikes , and the field tilts in the Saints ’ favor .
There will be heartbreak for the Purple @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as the Saints put their faith on the breeze from Drew ’ s golden arm .
Seattle at Philadelphia – These two teams look like bare-knuckle fighters on the morning after…injuries have riddled both rosters , and ‘ next-man-up ’ has been the playbook all season .
Russell ‘ the Hustle ’ Wilson is always a force to be reckoned with in close games , as his cagey resourcefulness and pure athleticism find a way to move the chains .
The brief return of Marshawn Lynch hasn ’ t indicated whether he ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ when filling Seattle ’ s decimated backfield .
I can see him being serviceable , but not the difference-maker in a playoff game .
That will fall to DK ‘ Difficult Katch ’ Metcalf and Tyler Lockett .
Philly has spackled and patched their crumbling roster as well , showing a resilience this season that belies their wimpy record .
Wentz is using whatever receiver bodies are available to him , punching tough passes through some small gaps in the defense to find his guys .
The ground game has somehow maintained position @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the NFC , in spite of injury attrition all season .
The Squawks beat the Feebles earlier this year , but I think Philly pulls off the zombie apocalypse , rising from the dead to win at home this weekend .
Seattle gets thumped in the city of Brotherly Lumps .

Let the second season begin! I can’t help but think that as the NFL celebrates its 100th anniversary, Pete Rozelle’s vision of league parity is well-represented in this year’s playoff picture. Unlike other pundits, I don’t see any clear, runaway powerhouse leader in this batch of playoff teams, as in years past. Oh sure, there are 1st tier and 2nd tier teams in my view, but not one that stands out as practically invincible. The way this season has played out with unpredictable finishes, it’s anybody’s bet who will emerge as the champ at this point.
Let’s get to the picks.
Bills at Texans – On paper, this looks like a mismatch tilted Buffalo’s way. McDermott’s defense is a lot better than O’Brien’s (sounds like an Irish feud), JJ Watt’s return notwithstanding. Houston has been abysmal against the run this year, and even worse against running QBs, and Allen’s 500 yards and 7 rushing TDs loom in this game. Protecting the passer has also not been Houston’s strong suit, and Buffalo has D-backs that will force Watson to wait for open receivers….and hear footsteps in his pocket. Hyde’s groundwork will be essential, and Watson will have to be extra resourceful finding Hopkins if Houston is going to hang around late in the game. If defense does indeed win championships, then this is the last bus stop for the Texans this season. Bills get paid deep in the heart of Texas.
Titans at Patriots – As you know, New England is my team, and after what I have seen this season from both Tennessee and my Patriots, this game really isn’t easy to call. Tennessee matches up well with New England, because of their balanced offense and that sledgehammer that might as well be called John Henry, and the Titans’ weak red zone D vs the Patriots’ anemic red zone offense. The weather is supposed to be rainy/cold, which usually favors the Patriots (Dallas & Cleveland games), but 60 minutes of trying to tackle a wet O Henry nullifies that edge…not to mention Tannehill’s mobility. After New England inexplicably stepped in it against Miami last week, history suggests they will rebound strong this week. Two things I’m certain of; Vrabel will have his team ready to play hard, and Tannehill will be jazzed to show what he can do on the playoff stage. Belichick’s strength is taking away the one thing your team does best, which would be Derrick Henry. If the Pats can force Tannehill to throw 35-plus times by bottling up Henry, the odds favor them. That is a huge ‘if’. James White is the key to this game if he gets catches. Flying Elvis hasn’t left the building…yet. Patriots live another week.
Vikings at Saints – Minnesota has shown character and depth all season, and Cousins has played much more like a premier QB than his lackluster efforts of last year. Dalvin Cook provides offensive balance and another big-play threat to compliment receiver Diggs, but he is damaged and his durability in this game is questionable. For the Whodats, Kamara hasn’t had his best season this year, but that doesn’t mean he won’t be monstrous in the playoffs, particularly on play-option passes. Michael Thomas owns the new league receiving record, and he is just too good to contain. Add TE Jared Cook’s nine TD catches this season, and Drew Brees distributing precision strikes, and the field tilts in the Saints’ favor. There will be heartbreak for the Purple Pigskinners in Payton’s Place, as the Saints put their faith on the breeze from Drew’s golden arm.
Seattle at Philadelphia – These two teams look like bare-knuckle fighters on the morning after…injuries have riddled both rosters, and ‘next-man-up’ has been the playbook all season. Russell ‘the Hustle’ Wilson is always a force to be reckoned with in close games, as his cagey resourcefulness and pure athleticism find a way to move the chains. The brief return of Marshawn Lynch hasn’t indicated whether he’s Beast Mode or a la mode when filling Seattle’s decimated backfield. I can see him being serviceable, but not the difference-maker in a playoff game. That will fall to DK ‘Difficult Katch’ Metcalf and Tyler Lockett. Philly has spackled and patched their crumbling roster as well, showing a resilience this season that belies their wimpy record. Wentz is using whatever receiver bodies are available to him, punching tough passes through some small gaps in the defense to find his guys. The ground game has somehow maintained position as one of the better ones in the NFC, in spite of injury attrition all season. The Squawks beat the Feebles earlier this year, but I think Philly pulls off the zombie apocalypse, rising from the dead to win at home this weekend. Seattle gets thumped in the city of Brotherly Lumps.
Enjoy the games!
Pigskin Pundit (Nate Clark)


clashdaily--2020-01-03--WATCH: Footage Of US Airstrike Ridding The World Of A Terrorist Scumbag In Baghdad

He made the mistake of thinking America was still run by a do-nothing appeaser .
Now he ’ s vacationing forever in Dante ’ s easy-bake .
The terrorist military leader responsible for so American many deaths and injuries — as well as countless deaths of people in other parts of the world — was just taken down .
And ironically , for someone who loved using rockets to inspire terror among civilians , he was taken out with a drone strike .
He so casually sent so many young ‘ martyrs ’ to their ‘ rewards ’ , didn @ @ @ @ @ @ @ never embraced such an ending to his own life .
He had to be taken down by American airpower .
Trending : Nobel Chemist With More Integrity Than Obama And Gore Just Retracted Her Prize-Winning Paper It ’ s almost as though he didn ’ t believe his own propaganda about just how awesome it was to die a miserable death , eh ?
He was willing to leave those ‘ miserable deaths ’ to expendable peons while he lived the ‘ good life ’ .
Maybe he should have taken Trump ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
He ’ s not a problem anymore : The caption that came with that photo ( DailyMail ) : An image which circulated on Iranian media in the aftermath purporting to show Quds commander Qassem Soleimani ’ s hand after the strike in the early hours of Friday .
Two officials from the Iran-backed People ’ s Mobilzation Forces ( PMF ) said Soleimani ’ s body was torn to pieces in the attack and a senior politician said his body could only be identified by the ring he wore on his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ similarities to the ruby ring worn on Soleimani ’ s left hand in other photos , however it is not a precise match and fellow victim Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis wore similar jewellery .
If his buddies really believed their honorable deaths and immediate entry into paradise , they should be celebrating his ‘ glorious ending ’ .
But no… they ’ re crying .
LMAO : Iranian Guard Spokesman CRIES During Television Interview Over Death Of Soleimani So were their religious leaders : Again with the ‘ if they really believed ’ … @ @ @ @ @ @ @ WATCH : Iraqis Are Dancing In The Streets After US Airstrike Takes Out Iran ’ s Soleimani PAYBACK : Trump Just Cleaned Up Hillary & Obama ’ s Benghazi Mess With An Airstrike

He made the mistake of thinking America was still run by a do-nothing appeaser. Now he’s vacationing forever in Dante’s easy-bake.
The terrorist military leader responsible for so American many deaths and injuries — as well as countless deaths of people in other parts of the world — was just taken down.
And ironically, for someone who loved using rockets to inspire terror among civilians, he was taken out with a drone strike.
He so casually sent so many young ‘martyrs’ to their ‘rewards’, didn’t he? Strange that he never embraced such an ending to his own life. He had to be taken down by American airpower.
It’s almost as though he didn’t believe his own propaganda about just how awesome it was to die a miserable death, eh? He was willing to leave those ‘miserable deaths’ to expendable peons while he lived the ‘good life’.
Until now.
Maybe he should have taken Trump’s warnings more seriously.
Oh well. He’s not a problem anymore:
What’s left of him?
Not much.
The caption that came with that photo (DailyMail):
An image which circulated on Iranian media in the aftermath purporting to show Quds commander Qassem Soleimani’s hand after the strike in the early hours of Friday. Two officials from the Iran-backed People’s Mobilzation Forces (PMF) said Soleimani’s body was torn to pieces in the attack and a senior politician said his body could only be identified by the ring he wore on his left hand. The ring bears strong similarities to the ruby ring worn on Soleimani’s left hand in other photos, however it is not a precise match and fellow victim Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis wore similar jewellery.
If his buddies really believed their honorable deaths and immediate entry into paradise, they should be celebrating his ‘glorious ending’. But no… they’re crying.
LMAO: Iranian Guard Spokesman CRIES During Television Interview Over Death Of Soleimani
So were their religious leaders:
Again with the ‘if they really believed’…
Not everyone was crying, though:
WATCH: Iraqis Are Dancing In The Streets After US Airstrike Takes Out Iran’s Soleimani
Related:
PAYBACK: Trump Just Cleaned Up Hillary & Obama’s Benghazi Mess With An Airstrike


clashdaily--2020-01-03--PAYBACK: Trump Just Cleaned Up Hillary & Obama’s Benghazi Mess With An Airstrike

The only way that Iran can honestly be called ‘ Trump ’ s Benghazi ’ is that Suleimani was yet another one of Obama ’ s messes left behind for an actual COMPETENT president to deal with .
Remember those official remarks on the day after Benghazi ?
“ The United States condemns in the strongest terms this outrageous and shocking attack , ” Obama said , while insisting it would not threaten relations with Libya ’ s new government .
“ … And make no mistake , we will work with the Libyan government to bring to justice the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Source : Reuters [ Emphasis added ] So… did Obama ever deliver on that promise ?
Trending : Nobel Chemist With More Integrity Than Obama And Gore Just Retracted Her Prize-Winning Paper I mean , he saw to it that some patsy YouTuber was arrested ( on camera ) in the middle of the night , and Susan Rice pushed that bogus narrative on all the Sunday shows .
So Obama saw to it that it didn ’ t hurt his re-election chances .
But did Obama actually deliver on that promise of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that any heads rolled for what happened to those four Americans who were left to die ?
Nope .
That was just another empty platitude just like his ‘ hope and change ’ or his ‘ you can keep your doctor ’ .
So , whose head SHOULD have rolled ?
Do we know ?
Sure we do .
Back in 2014 , a book came out that even named names .
( And gee , wasn ’ t Obama still president back then ? )
Citing the book ‘ Dark Forces ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Suleymani has orchestrated attacks in everywhere from Lebanon to Thailand .
The US Department of Justice accuses him of trying to hire a Mexican drug cartel to blow up the Saudi Ambassador to the United States while he was in Washington , DC .
My sources , meanwhile , say Suleymani was involved in an even more direct attack on the US — the killing of Ambassador Christopher Stevens in Benghazi , Libya .
“ In Libya , Iran wanted to block US influence , which they saw as a threat , ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ saw the uprising against Khadafy — and the Arab Spring more generally — as an opportunity to accomplish this.
” …Suleymani and his Quds Force operators were so successful at killing Americans in Iraq because they had penetrated US operations .
They didn ’ t just randomly place an IED on a roadside , Maguire said .
They placed the IED where and when they knew an American convoy was going to pass .
“ They were into our coms .
They were into our operational planning .
That ’ s how they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ” Maguire said .
The faked kidnapping in Benghazi was a typical Quds Force op .
They used a local militia that on the surface detested Shias , just as they used the Taliban in Afghanistan and manipulated al Qaeda .
“ They are very good at deception operations , ” Maguire told me .
And our side didn ’ t have a clue .
The CIA chief of base and his deputy fell for it hook , line and sinker .
Source : NYPost Obama turned a blind eye to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Obama shut down Project Cassandra ’ s work to investigate and shut down Hezbollah .
They looked the other way when this same guy organized a failed bombing attempt in Washington D.C.. That promise of ‘ justice ’ was never delivered .
In fact , Obama was himself instrumental in SHIELDING Suleimani from justice .
The oxygen thief tried to play his old games against Trump .
Trump showed patience , preferring political and financial pressure to open conflict with Iran .
Even with their attacks on international shipping and oil refineries @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
His reaction to a rocket attack that killed a US civilian was likewise measured , attacking the places those rockets came from .
Then they made the mistake of attacking an embassy , which , the last time we checked , was an act of war .
The media quivered in delighted expectation at the opportunity to pin the moniker ‘ Trump ’ s Benghazi ’ on the attacks against our embassy in Iraq .
But Trump took swift and decisive action and stopped those attacks cold .
Then Trump ordered the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We close this with the same words we opened with .
The only way that Iran can honestly be called ‘ Trump ’ s Benghazi ’ was that Suleimani was yet another one of Obama ’ s messes that was left behind for an actual competent president to deal with .
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The only way that Iran can honestly be called ‘Trump’s Benghazi’ is that Suleimani was yet another one of Obama’s messes left behind for an actual COMPETENT president to deal with.
Remember those official remarks on the day after Benghazi?
“The United States condemns in the strongest terms this outrageous and shocking attack,” Obama said, while insisting it would not threaten relations with Libya’s new government. “… And make no mistake, we will work with the Libyan government to bring to justice the killers who attacked our people.” — Source: Reuters
[Emphasis added]
So… did Obama ever deliver on that promise?
I mean, he saw to it that some patsy YouTuber was arrested (on camera) in the middle of the night, and Susan Rice pushed that bogus narrative on all the Sunday shows. So Obama saw to it that it didn’t hurt his re-election chances.
But did Obama actually deliver on that promise of JUSTICE? Did he see to it that any heads rolled for what happened to those four Americans who were left to die? Nope. That was just another empty platitude just like his ‘hope and change’ or his ‘you can keep your doctor’.
So, whose head SHOULD have rolled? Do we know?
Sure we do. Back in 2014, a book came out that even named names. (And gee, wasn’t Obama still president back then?) Citing the book ‘Dark Forces’, the NYPost article reported this:
Suleymani has orchestrated attacks in everywhere from Lebanon to Thailand. The US Department of Justice accuses him of trying to hire a Mexican drug cartel to blow up the Saudi Ambassador to the United States while he was in Washington, DC. My sources, meanwhile, say Suleymani was involved in an even more direct attack on the US — the killing of Ambassador Christopher Stevens in Benghazi, Libya. “In Libya, Iran wanted to block US influence, which they saw as a threat,” the intelligence chief said. “They saw the uprising against Khadafy — and the Arab Spring more generally — as an opportunity to accomplish this.” …Suleymani and his Quds Force operators were so successful at killing Americans in Iraq because they had penetrated US operations. They didn’t just randomly place an IED on a roadside, Maguire said. They placed the IED where and when they knew an American convoy was going to pass. “They were into our coms. They were into our operational planning. That’s how they were able to kill so many Americans,” Maguire said. The faked kidnapping in Benghazi was a typical Quds Force op. They used a local militia that on the surface detested Shias, just as they used the Taliban in Afghanistan and manipulated al Qaeda. “They are very good at deception operations,” Maguire told me. And our side didn’t have a clue. The CIA chief of base and his deputy fell for it hook, line and sinker.
Source: NYPost
Obama turned a blind eye to the threat in order to kiss Iranian ass.
Obama shut down Project Cassandra’s work to investigate and shut down Hezbollah. They looked the other way when this same guy organized a failed bombing attempt in Washington D.C..
That promise of ‘justice’ was never delivered. In fact, Obama was himself instrumental in SHIELDING Suleimani from justice.
Then came Trump’s presidency.
The oxygen thief tried to play his old games against Trump. Trump showed patience, preferring political and financial pressure to open conflict with Iran.
Even with their attacks on international shipping and oil refineries in the Gulf, Trump showed restraint.
His reaction to a rocket attack that killed a US civilian was likewise measured, attacking the places those rockets came from.
Then they made the mistake of attacking an embassy, which, the last time we checked, was an act of war.
The media quivered in delighted expectation at the opportunity to pin the moniker ‘Trump’s Benghazi’ on the attacks against our embassy in Iraq. But Trump took swift and decisive action and stopped those attacks cold.
Then Trump ordered the drone strike that took out Suleimani.
.@realDonaldTrump is reaffirming the proven doctrine of Peace Through Strength. Iran was given multiple warnings & instead chose to continue to escalate tensions & threaten US troops & diplomats. The era of leading from behind with pallets of cash is over. — Elise Stefanik (@EliseStefanik) January 3, 2020
We close this with the same words we opened with.
The only way that Iran can honestly be called ‘Trump’s Benghazi’ was that Suleimani was yet another one of Obama’s messes that was left behind for an actual competent president to deal with.
Related — Obama and Iran:


clashdaily--2020-01-03--LMAO: Iranian Guard Spokesman CRIES During Television Interview Over Death Of Soleimani

The Washington Post had said that the militias attacking the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad were “ mourners ” — and now they really are .
Awwww !
Did the poor , little mastermind of terror get himself killed for attacking a U.S. Embassy , planning a bomb in Washington D.C that was thwarted , and being a general pain in the ass causing hundreds of American deaths since 2003 ?
You ’ re damned right , he did !
Trending : Nobel Chemist With More Integrity Than Obama And Gore Just Retracted Her Prize-Winning Paper I ’ d normally say @ @ @ @ @ @ @ him , but apparently there are some people who will miss the oxygen burglar who was just toasted at the President ’ s order .
Iranian Revolutionary Guards spokesman Ramadan Sharif breaks down on live TV over the news that Soleimani was killed .
Sharif isn ’ t alone in mourning , though .
The leftists in Congress , their sycophants in the Media ( D ) , and lunkhead Hollywood elites suffering from serious cases of Trump Derangement Syndrome™ will all be mourning the death of a man who was the mastermind @ @ @ @ @ @ @ East and even plotting to bomb Americans in the nation ’ s capital .
Honestly , how sincere are Sharif ’ s tears anyway ?
It ’ s easy to cry when you ’ ve got a gun to your head .
Not showing proper deference to the death of Soleimani could mean some real problems in Iran… But that ’ s not the case with Americans who are twisting themselves into knots to condemn killing a brutal , vicious terrorist .
We expect the nuttiness from the pretty people in Hollywood who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people write for them , but it ’ s egregious for elected officials and so-called journalists to be so damned ignorant .
Of course , with ignorant people , it can be expected .
Naturally , criticism of the attack killing Soleimani came from three members of “ The Squad ” : AOC was a bit late to the hate-on-Trump party , but she got there eventually .
It ’ s not an “ act of war ” to kill a guy who was conducting a proxy war on foreign soil and was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ militia attacked the U.S. Embassy in Iraq , ( which may have been done with his orchestration , ) and was a known terror mastermind .
But what does AOC know about foreign policy , anyway ?
[ NARRATOR : About as much as she knows about domestic policy which , clearly , is not a damned thing . ]
Good gracious !
President Trump doesn ’ t want war with Iran .
Nor does Iran want war with the United States .
It would be colossally stupid for a country that doesn @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Barry ’ s ass-kissing of Iran with his “ deal , ” ) to pick a fight with the World ’ s Military Superpower .
The Iranian regime just likes to flex its might by stirring up trouble in the Middle East and make plans to try to kill innocent civilians outside their borders if they can manage it .
And it ’ s pretty rich that AOC wants Congress to assert its authority over military conflict when the previous administration didn ’ t give two craps about getting Congressional approval for getting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , President Trump seems to be what I call the “ Big Stick Theory ” of foreign policy — strengthen the military and hope to God that you don ’ t have to deploy troops .
He ’ s not the warmonger that the left declares him to be .
Even Speaker Pelosi was upset about the U.S. military “ targeting high-level military officials ” and “ killing Iranian Quds Force Commander Qasem Soleimani ” because it might put Americans at risk .
Do you know what also puts them at risk ?
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ a writer for the New York Times tweeting a video of “ General ” Soleimani reciting poetry while talking about his dearly departed friends and how difficult it is to be left behind .
# NoLongerAnIssue Leftwing reporter who wrote for The Intercept , Vice , and Salon explained that this was killing a hero , dammit !
When you mourn the death of a terrorist with the blood of hundreds of Americans on his hands , perhaps you should reassess your political beliefs .

***UPDATED to include Tweets by Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez(D-NY)***
The Washington Post had said that the militias attacking the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad were “mourners” — and now they really are.
Awwww! Did the poor, little mastermind of terror get himself killed for attacking a U.S. Embassy, planning a bomb in Washington D.C that was thwarted, and being a general pain in the ass causing hundreds of American deaths since 2003?
You’re damned right, he did!
I’d normally say that none but his fleas would mourn him, but apparently there are some people who will miss the oxygen burglar who was just toasted at the President’s order.
Iranian Revolutionary Guards spokesman Ramadan Sharif breaks down on live TV over the news that Soleimani was killed.
Two days ago the media tried to paint the militias that attacked the #USEmbassyBaghdad as “mourners.” Well, now the media got what it wanted. Iranian Generals sobbing on TV after the killing of #QassemSoleimani. pic.twitter.com/3YywGGvm61 — Imam of Peace (@Imamofpeace) January 3, 2020
Sharif isn’t alone in mourning, though. The leftists in Congress, their sycophants in the Media(D), and lunkhead Hollywood elites suffering from serious cases of Trump Derangement Syndrome™ will all be mourning the death of a man who was the mastermind of attacks on Americans in the Middle East and even plotting to bomb Americans in the nation’s capital.
Honestly, how sincere are Sharif’s tears anyway? It’s easy to cry when you’ve got a gun to your head. Not showing proper deference to the death of Soleimani could mean some real problems in Iran…
But that’s not the case with Americans who are twisting themselves into knots to condemn killing a brutal, vicious terrorist.
We expect the nuttiness from the pretty people in Hollywood who make their fortune on lines that other people write for them, but it’s egregious for elected officials and so-called journalists to be so damned ignorant.
Of course, with ignorant people, it can be expected.
Naturally, criticism of the attack killing Soleimani came from three members of “The Squad”:
We cannot stay silent as this lawless President recklessly moves us closer to yet another unnecessary war that puts innocent lives at risk at home & across the globe. Congress alone has the authority to declare war, & we must reclaim our responsibility & say no to war with Iran. — Rashida Tlaib (@RashidaTlaib) January 3, 2020
So what if Trump wants war, knows this leads to war and needs the distraction? Real question is, will those with congressional authority step in and stop him? I know I will. https://t.co/Fj9TMossEW — Ilhan Omar (@IlhanMN) January 3, 2020
We are outraged the president would assassinate a foreign official, possibly setting off another war without Congressional authorization and has zero plan to deal with the consequences. But of course you know that. https://t.co/GzfdKilV4t — Ilhan Omar (@IlhanMN) January 3, 2020
The Occupant was JUST impeached for abuse of power for political gain & now he is leading us to the brink of war because he believes it will help his re-election. We are sick of endless wars. Congress has the sole authority to declare war and we must deescalate. #NoWarWithIran — Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (@RepPressley) January 3, 2020
AOC was a bit late to the hate-on-Trump party, but she got there eventually.
Last night the President engaged in what is widely being recognized as an act of war against Iran, one that now risks the lives of millions of innocent people. Now is the moment to prevent war & protect innocent people – the question for many is how, publicly & Congressionally: — Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (@AOC) January 3, 2020
I’m sorry… what?
It’s not an “act of war” to kill a guy who was conducting a proxy war on foreign soil and was suddenly in Baghdad shortly after the Iranian militia attacked the U.S. Embassy in Iraq, (which may have been done with his orchestration,) and was a known terror mastermind.
But what does AOC know about foreign policy, anyway?
[NARRATOR: About as much as she knows about domestic policy which, clearly, is not a damned thing.]
War advocates start off saying “we all want peace, but…” or “it’s too late…” & frame a pro-peace agenda as naïve to realpolitik. Don’t give into this gaslighting. The same folks selling us Iraq and selling us this latest provocation of violence. We cannot repeat this cycle. — Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (@AOC) January 3, 2020
2. Reintroduce & vote on @RepRoKhanna’s bipartisan NDAA amendment, which blocks $ offensive action to Iran. This amendment passed the House w/ bipartisan support not long ago, and was later gutted in negotiations. We can bring it back as a standalone bill. — Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (@AOC) January 3, 2020
Good gracious! President Trump doesn’t want war with Iran. Nor does Iran want war with the United States. It would be colossally stupid for a country that doesn’t even have nukes (despite Barry’s ass-kissing of Iran with his “deal,”) to pick a fight with the World’s Military Superpower. The Iranian regime just likes to flex its might by stirring up trouble in the Middle East and make plans to try to kill innocent civilians outside their borders if they can manage it.
And it’s pretty rich that AOC wants Congress to assert its authority over military conflict when the previous administration didn’t give two craps about getting Congressional approval for getting themselves entangled in foreign wars.
*cough* Libya *cough*
Also, President Trump seems to be what I call the “Big Stick Theory” of foreign policy — strengthen the military and hope to God that you don’t have to deploy troops. He’s not the warmonger that the left declares him to be.
Even Speaker Pelosi was upset about the U.S. military “targeting high-level military officials” and “killing Iranian Quds Force Commander Qasem Soleimani” because it might put Americans at risk.
The Trump Admin has conducted strikes in Iraq targeting high-level Iranian military officials and killing Iranian Quds Force Commander Qasem Soleimani without an AUMF against Iran. Further, this action was taken without the consultation of the Congress. — Nancy Pelosi (@SpeakerPelosi) January 3, 2020
Do you know what also puts them at risk? Not killing Soleimani.
Here’s a writer for the New York Times tweeting a video of “General” Soleimani reciting poetry while talking about his dearly departed friends and how difficult it is to be left behind. #NoLongerAnIssue
Rare personal video of Gen. Suleimani reciting poetry shared by a source in #Iran. About friends departing & him being left behind.#قاسم_سليماني pic.twitter.com/vUX4LrkMQY — Farnaz Fassihi (@farnazfassihi) January 3, 2020
Leftwing reporter who wrote for The Intercept, Vice, and Salon explained that this was killing a hero, dammit!
The US (or israel or whoever did it, we still don’t know) assassinating Qasem Soleimani & PMF leader Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis is shocking. These guys defeated ISIS. Shock value is the equivalent of Iran taking out Abraham Lincoln, George Washington and Captain America all in one. https://t.co/BrGRlMt2fI — Rania Khalek (@RaniaKhalek) January 3, 2020
CBS This Morning called Soleimani a “war hero” and a “revered figure.”
The Pentagon says its drone strike targeting Qassem Soleimani was aimed at deterring future attacks by Iran. But there are fears that simmering tensions between the U.S. and Iran could turn explosive. @HollyMAWilliams has more from Iraq. pic.twitter.com/Q8O8XSLUZ0 — CBS This Morning (@CBSThisMorning) January 3, 2020
When you mourn the death of a terrorist with the blood of hundreds of Americans on his hands, perhaps you should reassess your political beliefs.


clashdaily--2020-01-03--WATCH: CBS’ Major Garrett Says Obama Wishes He Accomplished What Trump Has For Minorities

Despite what the left says about President Trump , his administration ’ s record with visible minorities is envious .
On an end of year edition of CBS ’ s Face The Nation , the network ’ s Chief Washington Correspondent , Major Garrett , responded to the query of which story in 2019 that he wished he had reported on , or one that was under-covered in general .
He said it was the President ’ s relationship with people of color — and qualified it by saying that it ’ s “ complicated.
” Garrett began by saying @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ indefensible ” — even to some Republicans .
He then pushes the Charlottesville “ Fine People Hoax ” ( which we have debunked here ) and the also misunderstood “ send her back ” comment about Rep. Ilhan Omar ( read the ClashDaily coverage here ) but then , he says that although Trump ’ s words are divisive , the President has quietly urged Republicans to do some great things for visible minorities .
“ Charlottesville is what people hear and think about when they think about the president and people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be fairly said that this administration , because of President Trump ’ s quiet prodding , has done quite a bit for funding of Historically Black Colleges and Universities , the First Step Act , which was massive first step toward criminal justice reform , ” said Garrett , ” Trending : Nobel Chemist With More Integrity Than Obama And Gore Just Retracted Her Prize-Winning Paper Gee , I wonder why it is that people think of the Charlottesville comments when they think of the President ?
Could it be that the Media @ @ @ @ @ @ @ record on that ?
It seems that the Media ( D ) has ignored that Donald Trump , who won the Ellis Island Medal of Honor back in 1986 and was praised by Jesse Jackson for his commitment to minorities , is doing some really great things for black Americans in particular .
His increased funding for historically black colleges and universities ( HBCUs ) , the First Step Act , and Opportunity Zones directed at communities of color .
“ That is a legacy on the agenda side that almost any president @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , particularly President Obama , ” said Garrett .
He concluded , “ Many of those things were sought , but you know what , Republicans would not go for it .
Quietly , persistently , President Trump has pushed Republicans in this direction and I think that ’ s an under-covered story.
” That ’ s pretty amazing for the racist Hitler-clone that the left is claiming that President Trump suddenly transformed into once he put an “ R ” after his name , don ’ t you think ?
Or perhaps @ @ @ @ @ @ @ D ) has shaped the narrative and is unswerving in its leftist coverage .
Perhaps if the “ Drive-by Media ” ( as Rush Limbaugh calls them , ) actually did their job by reporting news accurately instead of left-leaning commentary tossed in , this wouldn ’ t be a huge , undercovered story .
This is just as much a condemnation of the mainstream media for failing to see past its own bias as it is praising President Trump for his non-bigotry .

Despite what the left says about President Trump, his administration’s record with visible minorities is envious.
On an end of year edition of CBS’s Face The Nation, the network’s Chief Washington Correspondent, Major Garrett, responded to the query of which story in 2019 that he wished he had reported on, or one that was under-covered in general. He said it was the President’s relationship with people of color — and qualified it by saying that it’s “complicated.”
Garrett began by saying that the President’s rhetoric is “indefensible” — even to some Republicans. He then pushes the Charlottesville “Fine People Hoax” (which we have debunked here) and the also misunderstood “send her back” comment about Rep. Ilhan Omar (read the ClashDaily coverage here) but then, he says that although Trump’s words are divisive, the President has quietly urged Republicans to do some great things for visible minorities.
“Charlottesville is what people hear and think about when they think about the president and people of color, and yet it can be fairly said that this administration, because of President Trump’s quiet prodding, has done quite a bit for funding of Historically Black Colleges and Universities, the First Step Act, which was massive first step toward criminal justice reform,” said Garrett, ”
Gee, I wonder why it is that people think of the Charlottesville comments when they think of the President? Could it be that the Media(D) refuses to correct the record on that?
It seems that the Media(D) has ignored that Donald Trump, who won the Ellis Island Medal of Honor back in 1986 and was praised by Jesse Jackson for his commitment to minorities, is doing some really great things for black Americans in particular. His increased funding for historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs), the First Step Act, and Opportunity Zones directed at communities of color.
“That is a legacy on the agenda side that almost any president after three years would want to claim, particularly President Obama,” said Garrett. He concluded, “Many of those things were sought, but you know what, Republicans would not go for it. Quietly, persistently, President Trump has pushed Republicans in this direction and I think that’s an under-covered story.”
That’s pretty amazing for the racist Hitler-clone that the left is claiming that President Trump suddenly transformed into once he put an “R” after his name, don’t you think?
Or perhaps it’s because the Media(D) has shaped the narrative and is unswerving in its leftist coverage.
Perhaps if the “Drive-by Media” (as Rush Limbaugh calls them,) actually did their job by reporting news accurately instead of left-leaning commentary tossed in, this wouldn’t be a huge, undercovered story.
This is just as much a condemnation of the mainstream media for failing to see past its own bias as it is praising President Trump for his non-bigotry.
Do better, Media(D).


clashdaily--2020-01-03--UN Admits Climate Actions Are Futile: Says Temperatures Cannot Be Contained

When a single publication dedicated to climate alarmism publishes three panicky posts in the last two days of a year , you know they ’ re anxious .
First , on December 30 , came “ The Satellite Images that Show a Decade of Climate Change ” —the author apparently not realizing that individual images can ’ t show trends .
Then , at 9 a.m. the next day , came “ This Was the Decade Climate Scientists Stopped Being Polite ” —the author ignoring all the vicious ad hominem attacks alarmists have used against skeptics for over 30 years @ @ @ @ @ @ @ finished off 2019 with “ In 2020 , Here ’ s How You Can Help Address the Climate Crisis ” —the author ignoring the conclusion of the global climate conference in Madrid last month .
Trending : Nobel Chemist With More Integrity Than Obama And Gore Just Retracted Her Prize-Winning Paper Despite protests demanding immediate action , COP-25 ( the 25th annual Conference of the Parties of the United Nations ’ Framework Convention on Climate Change—UNFCCC ) produced no significant outcomes .
Mainstream media declared it a failure .
That was no surprise @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
They recognized that “ climate mitigation ” by reducing greenhouse gas emissions would not significantly slow global warming .
Replacing fossil fuels with renewables and using “ carbon capture and sequestration ” would do next to nothing .
Global warming skeptics and realists have challenged the tall claims about these actions for decades .
Now the UNFCCC admits they were right .
In a report released just before COP-25 , the UN Environment Programme , a parent of the UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change ( IPCC ) , said , “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Contributions to emission reductions ] are fully implemented , there is a 66 per cent chance that warming will be limited to 3.2°C by the end of the century.
” That is 60–113 % more warming than the 2°C and 1.5°C initial targets set by the Paris agreement .
You wonder why ?
The UN says this failure means more reductions in CO2 emissions are required .
But the real reason is that the CO2 emissions don ’ t control global temperature .
How do we know ?
Proxy temperature measurements over thousands @ @ @ @ @ @ @ temperature changes .
They don ’ t lead .
That ’ s largely because as oceans warm , they emit CO2 , and as they cool , they absorb it .
Atmospheric CO2 concentrations do contribute to warming .
But their contribution is far too small to cause rapid and dangerous warming .
Further , the computer climate models predict two to three times the warming actually observed .
That means they ’ re falsified .
However useful as exercises by which to try to understand the climate system , they are useless @ @ @ @ @ @ @ insists that a reduction in carbon dioxide emissions can significantly reduce warming .
Observational evidence shows otherwise .
In the last two decades , warming slowed , as satellite measurements showed , compared with the previous two .
Yet the rise in CO2 concentration accelerated .
Global average temperature did not follow CO2 .
The IPCC has not explicitly admitted its wrong assumptions .
But top climate scientists working closely with it admitted a flaw in their fundamental assumptions .
The reason ?
Faulty computer climate models .
Besides , the current warming @ @ @ @ @ @ @ That was during the Little Ice Age .
It was long before industrial CO2 emissions rose significantly .
Climate science is still young .
Not even the best climate scientists can predict future temperatures with precision .
But the evidence indicates that the mainstream media and some scientists have exaggerated the role of CO2 in global warming .
You can expect that the UN ’ s admission of uncontainable temperatures is just the first of many confessions .
Vijay Jayaraj ( M.Sc.
, Environmental Science , University of East Anglia , England ) @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for the Stewardship of Creation .

When a single publication dedicated to climate alarmism publishes three panicky posts in the last two days of a year, you know they’re anxious.
First, on December 30, came “The Satellite Images that Show a Decade of Climate Change”—the author apparently not realizing that individual images can’t show trends.
Then, at 9 a.m. the next day, came “This Was the Decade Climate Scientists Stopped Being Polite”—the author ignoring all the vicious ad hominem attacks alarmists have used against skeptics for over 30 years.
And an hour later, Gizmodo finished off 2019 with “In 2020, Here’s How You Can Help Address the Climate Crisis”—the author ignoring the conclusion of the global climate conference in Madrid last month.
Despite protests demanding immediate action, COP-25 (the 25th annual Conference of the Parties of the United Nations’ Framework Convention on Climate Change—UNFCCC) produced no significant outcomes. Mainstream media declared it a failure.
That was no surprise to scientists and policymakers in the UNFCCC. They recognized that “climate mitigation” by reducing greenhouse gas emissions would not significantly slow global warming. Replacing fossil fuels with renewables and using “carbon capture and sequestration” would do next to nothing.
Global warming skeptics and realists have challenged the tall claims about these actions for decades.
Now the UNFCCC admits they were right.
In a report released just before COP-25, the UN Environment Programme, a parent of the UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), said, “If current unconditional NDCs [Nationally Determined Contributions to emission reductions] are fully implemented, there is a 66 per cent chance that warming will be limited to 3.2°C by the end of the century.” That is 60–113% more warming than the 2°C and 1.5°C initial targets set by the Paris agreement.
You wonder why? The UN says this failure means more reductions in CO2 emissions are required. But the real reason is that the CO2 emissions don’t control global temperature.
How do we know? Proxy temperature measurements over thousands of years show that CO2 levels follow temperature changes. They don’t lead. That’s largely because as oceans warm, they emit CO2, and as they cool, they absorb it.
Atmospheric CO2 concentrations do contribute to warming. But their contribution is far too small to cause rapid and dangerous warming.
Further, the computer climate models predict two to three times the warming actually observed. That means they’re falsified. However useful as exercises by which to try to understand the climate system, they are useless for predicting future climate.
The IPCC insists that a reduction in carbon dioxide emissions can significantly reduce warming. Observational evidence shows otherwise.
In the last two decades, warming slowed, as satellite measurements showed, compared with the previous two. Yet the rise in CO2 concentration accelerated. Global average temperature did not follow CO2.
The IPCC has not explicitly admitted its wrong assumptions. But top climate scientists working closely with it admitted a flaw in their fundamental assumptions. The reason? Faulty computer climate models.
Besides, the current warming trend began in the 17th century. That was during the Little Ice Age. It was long before industrial CO2 emissions rose significantly.
Climate science is still young. Not even the best climate scientists can predict future temperatures with precision.
But the evidence indicates that the mainstream media and some scientists have exaggerated the role of CO2 in global warming.
You can expect that the UN’s admission of uncontainable temperatures is just the first of many confessions.
Vijay Jayaraj (M.Sc., Environmental Science, University of East Anglia, England), Research Contributor for the Cornwall Alliance for the Stewardship of Creation.


clashdaily--2020-01-03--WATCH: Iraqis Are Dancing In The Streets After US Airstrike Takes Out Iran’s Soleimani

A terrorist who killed hundreds of Americans has been dispatched to Dante ’ s easy-bake and Iraqi citizens are literally dancing in the streets .
You just might say they are ‘ taking the news well ’ .
Judging by the celebrations , anyway .
If there ’ s any concern that Americans are behaving improperly , it ’ s not a question being asked by anyone in THIS video .
Trending : Nobel Chemist With More Integrity Than Obama And Gore Just Retracted Her Prize-Winning Paper They aren ’ t just dancing in ANY streets , either .
And @ @ @ @ @ @ @ In April 2019 , the State Department announced Iran was responsible for killing 608 U.S. troops during the Iraq War .
Soleimani was the head of the Iranian and Iranian-backed forces carrying out those operations killing American troops .
According to the State Department , 17 percent of all deaths of U.S. personnel in Iraq from 2003 to 2011 were orchestrated by Soleimani .
As recently as 2015 , a travel ban and United Nations Security Council resolutions had barred Soleimani from leaving Iran .
Source : Fox News Why would they be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wasn ’ t just AMERICAN lives that this brutal thug was cutting short .
This dirtbag played a role in destabilizing the entire region .
Some people make the world a better place wherever they enter it .
This guy made it a better place by taking his exit .

A terrorist who killed hundreds of Americans has been dispatched to Dante’s easy-bake and Iraqi citizens are literally dancing in the streets.
You just might say they are ‘taking the news well’. Judging by the celebrations, anyway.
If there’s any concern that Americans are behaving improperly, it’s not a question being asked by anyone in THIS video.
Iraqis — Iraqis — dancing in the street for freedom; thankful that General Soleimani is no more. pic.twitter.com/huFcae3ap4 — Secretary Pompeo (@SecPompeo) January 3, 2020
They aren’t just dancing in ANY streets, either.
And notice what time it is there:
4:30 AM (IQ time): Iraqi protesters at Baghdad’s Tahrir Square are celebrating the death of Qassem Solaimani in a US airstrike. #Iraq pic.twitter.com/Fw5BmQm2yX — Baxtiyar Goran (@BaxtiyarGoran) January 3, 2020
It’s a Wizard Of Oz kind of energy.
In April 2019, the State Department announced Iran was responsible for killing 608 U.S. troops during the Iraq War. Soleimani was the head of the Iranian and Iranian-backed forces carrying out those operations killing American troops. According to the State Department, 17 percent of all deaths of U.S. personnel in Iraq from 2003 to 2011 were orchestrated by Soleimani. As recently as 2015, a travel ban and United Nations Security Council resolutions had barred Soleimani from leaving Iran.
Source: Fox News
Why would they be so happy? Simply put — it wasn’t just AMERICAN lives that this brutal thug was cutting short.
The death of Qassem Soleimani is welcomed among Kurds across Kurdistan. Soleimani is responsible for the deaths of thousands of innocent civilians in the region, and has threatened Kurdistan many times, most recently in 2017, when Kurds controlled Kirkuk. pic.twitter.com/a6YkmE37Rz — American Friends of Kurdistan (@AFKurds) January 3, 2020
This dirtbag played a role in destabilizing the entire region.
Some people make the world a better place wherever they enter it.
This guy made it a better place by taking his exit.


clashdaily--2020-01-03--Keyboard Warriors: How Social Media Is Promoting Pseudo-Courage

A good test of your courage is to compare your boldness in a crowd of friends or behind an online identity to what ’ you ’ re really like one-on-one in the real world .
Since the list of doomed souls in Revelation 21:8 begins with a group of ‘ cowards ’ , we just might all want to get our moral compasses straightened out on the issue of courage sooner rather than later .
Warriors and Wildmen bring in a buddy to unpack the topic of courage — real and fake — in the context of the believer ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Pastor and Author , joins Doug and Rich to shed light on the lack of real courage in the world today .
Get ready to be called out !
” Trending : Nobel Chemist With More Integrity Than Obama And Gore Just Retracted Her Prize-Winning Paper Are we courageous in the way Jesus was ?
Or do we hide in our safe spaces and only talk to people we all agree with ?
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A good test of your courage is to compare your boldness in a crowd of friends or behind an online identity to what’ you’re really like one-on-one in the real world.
Since the list of doomed souls in Revelation 21:8 begins with a group of ‘cowards’, we just might all want to get our moral compasses straightened out on the issue of courage sooner rather than later.
Warriors and Wildmen bring in a buddy to unpack the topic of courage — real and fake — in the context of the believer’s life.
“Dean Curry, Pastor and Author, joins Doug and Rich to shed light on the lack of real courage in the world today. Get ready to be called out!”
Are we courageous in the way Jesus was?
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clashdaily--2020-01-03--WaPo Doubles Down On AntiAmerican NeverTrumpism With Praise Of Terrorist Iranian General

They need to rethink that ‘ democracy dies in darkness ’ slogan unless , perhaps , they are claiming to BE that darkness .
Part of the idea of Trump Derangement Syndrome is that whatever Trump does — however good it might be — TDS sufferers will automatically take the other side of the issue .
Remember when the WaPo had to change their headline — TWICE — after getting called out for praising the leader of ISIS ?
That ’ s right , the Washington Post rewrote their headline on its Al-Baghdadi obituary from “ Islamic State ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at helm of Islamic State.
” WaPo Changes al-Baghdadi Headline TWICE… Social Media Goes To Town On Them So , they learned from this ‘ mistake ’ — right ?
Trending : Nobel Chemist With More Integrity Than Obama And Gore Just Retracted Her Prize-Winning Paper Of course not .
This is the same group that doubled down on Russian Collusion , long after the rest of us saw specific and credible reasons to call BS on it .
Now that an American airstrike took down an Iranian General who has been named @ @ @ @ @ @ @ responsible for innumerable American deaths and injuries , WaPo has weighed in again .
And they were again shamed into changing their headline .
Whose side are they ON , anyway ?
And they have the NERVE to get offended when journalists are called the ‘ enemy of the people ’ ?
If the moniker bothers you , prove us wrong .
Show us that you are more interested in the American best interests than you are in being the weapon your billionaire owner BEZOS gets to swing as a partisan club against @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Or , just as likely , the Washington elites working there think their personal view of the world is the only acceptable one , and it ’ s their moral duty to push the narrative ( and then the nation ) in a direction aligned with those politics .
It ’ s not JUST a ‘ WaPo problem ’ either .
The Left was eager to call this ‘ Trump ’ s Benghazi ’ .
Sorry Leftists , The Baghdad Embassy Clash Is NOT ‘ Trump ’ s Benghazi ’ — Here ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the dishonest games the left have played with the power they ’ re entrusted with , they ’ re obviously unworthy of that trust .
But what about 2020 ?
Could a moral person pull a lever for Trump with their integrity intact ?
Would Jesus himself vote for Trump ?
We ’ re glad you asked .
There ’ s a brand new book that covers precisely that question : “ Would Jesus Vote For Trump ?
” by Doug Giles and Brandon Vallorani .
Would Jesus ever choose someone , with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be a leader ?
Would Jesus be cool with how Trump blasts CNN , The Left , and his feckless ‘ compadres ’ on The Right ?
What about Health Care ?
Would the Great Physician give Trump ’ s opposition to ObamaCare the ‘ two thumbs up ?
’ Find out in this BEST-SELLER !
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They need to rethink that ‘democracy dies in darkness’ slogan unless, perhaps, they are claiming to BE that darkness.
Part of the idea of Trump Derangement Syndrome is that whatever Trump does — however good it might be — TDS sufferers will automatically take the other side of the issue.
Remember when the WaPo had to change their headline — TWICE — after getting called out for praising the leader of ISIS? That’s right, the Washington Post rewrote their headline on its Al-Baghdadi obituary from “Islamic State’s terrorist-in-Chief” to “austere religious scholar at helm of Islamic State.” WaPo Changes al-Baghdadi Headline TWICE… Social Media Goes To Town On Them
So, they learned from this ‘mistake’ — right?
Of course not.
This is the same group that doubled down on Russian Collusion, long after the rest of us saw specific and credible reasons to call BS on it.
Now that an American airstrike took down an Iranian General who has been named as a terrorist since 2005, one responsible for innumerable American deaths and injuries, WaPo has weighed in again. And they were again shamed into changing their headline.
Whose side are they ON, anyway?
And they have the NERVE to get offended when journalists are called the ‘enemy of the people’?
If the moniker bothers you, prove us wrong. Show us that you are more interested in the American best interests than you are in being the weapon your billionaire owner BEZOS gets to swing as a partisan club against Republicans generally and Trump in particular.
Or, just as likely, the Washington elites working there think their personal view of the world is the only acceptable one, and it’s their moral duty to push the narrative (and then the nation) in a direction aligned with those politics.
It’s not JUST a ‘WaPo problem’ either. The Left was eager to call this ‘Trump’s Benghazi’. Sorry Leftists, The Baghdad Embassy Clash Is NOT ‘Trump’s Benghazi’ — Here’s Why
We’ve all seen the dishonest games the left have played with the power they’re entrusted with, they’re obviously unworthy of that trust.
But what about 2020? Could a moral person pull a lever for Trump with their integrity intact? Would Jesus himself vote for Trump? We’re glad you asked. There’s a brand new book that covers precisely that question:
“Would Jesus Vote For Trump?” by Doug Giles and Brandon Vallorani.
Would Jesus ever choose someone, with a less than stellar past, to be a leader? Would Jesus be cool with how Trump blasts CNN, The Left, and his feckless ‘compadres’ on The Right? What about Health Care? Would the Great Physician give Trump’s opposition to ObamaCare the ‘two thumbs up?’ Find out in this BEST-SELLER!
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clashdaily--2020-01-03--‘I’m Sorry’: McCabe Admits To Lying About Being The Leaker

Back in October of 2016 , news broke about Hillary ’ s emails found in Weiner ’ s laptop being investigated .
After long denying any role in it , and swearing to ‘ find ’ the leaker McCabe has finally come clean .
It was him all along .
Will he pay the same heavy price for lying to the FBI that Manafort , Flynn , Carter Page , and Stone have ?
( Despite some of those charges being obviously corrupt from the start . )
And when confronted with the impact of his deception — how it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ trying to determine how The Wall Street Journal was able to publish a report about the FBI investigating Clinton emails and the Clinton Foundation — McCabe response sounded like what a child might say when caught misbehaving : Trending : Nobel Chemist With More Integrity Than Obama And Gore Just Retracted Her Prize-Winning Paper “ Yeah , I ’ m sorry , ” he said , the news outlet reported .
It may have been one of the rare moments of truth to come out of the FBI ’ s upper echelon about @ @ @ @ @ @ @ former FBI Director James Comey lined up in solid opposition to Donald Trump ’ s election to the presidency .
Source : WesternJournal Way to channel your inner Urkel there , McCabe .
Definitely the sort of professionalism we ’ d expect from top FBI brass .
When McCabe first spoke to FBI investigators on March 9 , 2017 , according to the report , he said he did not “ know how the story came to be.
” Yet in August , when McCabe was interviewed again about the story , he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it .
“ I need to know from you , ” an agent said , according to a transcript cited by The Daily Beast .
“ Did you authorize this article ?
Were you aware of it ?
Did you authorize it ?
” “ And as nice as could be , ” the transcript continued , “ he said , yep .
Yep I did.
” “ I remember saying to him , at , I said , sir , you understand that we ’ ve put a lot of work into @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ” the agent said , according to The Daily Beast .
“ I mean , and I even said , long nights and weekends working on this , trying to find out who amongst your ranks of trusted people would , would do something like that .
And he kind of just looked down , kind of nodded , and said yeah I ’ m sorry.
” This is the same Andrew McCabe who ’ s suing the Justice Department over getting fired for lacking “ candor ” with FBI investigators , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it in a damning 2018 report .
Source : WesternJournal What ?
A liberal was willing to throw his subordinates under the bus to cover for his own corruption ?
• BREAKING : 38 People Violated Law In Hillary ’ s Email Probe — Here ’ s What We Know So Far… • BOMBSHELL !
Comey Drops TRUTH BOMB About Huma , Weiner & EmailGate !
TIME TO RE-OPEN THE CASE !

Back in October of 2016, news broke about Hillary’s emails found in Weiner’s laptop being investigated. After long denying any role in it, and swearing to ‘find’ the leaker McCabe has finally come clean.
It was him all along.
Will he pay the same heavy price for lying to the FBI that Manafort, Flynn, Carter Page, and Stone have? (Despite some of those charges being obviously corrupt from the start.)
And when confronted with the impact of his deception — how it had increased the work hours of agents trying to determine how The Wall Street Journal was able to publish a report about the FBI investigating Clinton emails and the Clinton Foundation — McCabe response sounded like what a child might say when caught misbehaving: “Yeah, I’m sorry,” he said, the news outlet reported. It may have been one of the rare moments of truth to come out of the FBI’s upper echelon about the 2016 campaign since the bureau under former FBI Director James Comey lined up in solid opposition to Donald Trump’s election to the presidency.
Source: WesternJournal
Way to channel your inner Urkel there, McCabe. Definitely the sort of professionalism we’d expect from top FBI brass.
When McCabe first spoke to FBI investigators on March 9, 2017, according to the report, he said he did not “know how the story came to be.” Yet in August, when McCabe was interviewed again about the story, he was asked point-blank if he was behind it. “I need to know from you,” an agent said, according to a transcript cited by The Daily Beast. “Did you authorize this article? Were you aware of it? Did you authorize it?” “And as nice as could be,” the transcript continued, “he said, yep. Yep I did.” The agent was not happy. “I remember saying to him, at, I said, sir, you understand that we’ve put a lot of work into this based on what you told us,” the agent said, according to The Daily Beast. “I mean, and I even said, long nights and weekends working on this, trying to find out who amongst your ranks of trusted people would, would do something like that. And he kind of just looked down, kind of nodded, and said yeah I’m sorry.” This is the same Andrew McCabe who’s suing the Justice Department over getting fired for lacking “candor” with FBI investigators, as DOJ Inspector General Michael Horowitz put it in a damning 2018 report.
Source: WesternJournal
What? A liberal was willing to throw his subordinates under the bus to cover for his own corruption?
What. A. Shocker.
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clashdaily--2020-01-03--Virginia Democrats Double Down on Failed Gun Control Plans

Democrats won the recent elections in Virginia .
They have not taken office yet , but they announced their legislative plans .
I guess they have to do that since out-of-state special interests funded so many of their campaigns and the newly-minted legislators have to quickly prove their fealty .
Their chief target has been the honest gun owners of Virginia .
This has been amazing to watch .
Some of the first announcements were plans to outlaw “ assault weapons ” .
“ Assault weapon ” is a well-tested catch phrase that means any gun that looks scary to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ scary .
Something that looks like it came out of a video game is scary .
Paint the same gun pink and put a wood stock on it , and it is suddenly acceptable .
The politicians don ’ t have to fool all the people all the time with their mislabeled claims .
Democrat politicians only have to fool the press , and that is remarkably easy to do .
The press never bothers to check if previous “ assault weapon ” bans actually lowered the crime rate .
To the surprise @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the gun owners in Virginia were not buying the media spin .
The official evil black rifle is the AR-15 .
Lost in the headlines is the fact that the AR was developed 63 years ago .
It was designed as an easy to shoot firearm that is adjustable to fit people of varying stature .
It shoots one bullet each time the trigger is pressed , a suddenly novel feature that is over 130 years old .
The AR is significantly lighter in weight , and easier shooting , than a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hysterics , in some states , the AR was not allowed for deer hunting because it was initially considered an underpowered cartridge .
Trending : Nobel Chemist With More Integrity Than Obama And Gore Just Retracted Her Prize-Winning Paper We ’ re not talking about a fringe segment of the firearms market .
The AR and its clones are the most popular and widely sold long-guns in the US .
After the lightweight .22s , the AR is often the gateway rifle for new shooters .
The AR has also been called a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ may be the real reason it is vilified by Virginia Democrats .
As we saw in other states , the Virginia Democrats first demanded confiscation of existing guns .
When the public defiantly answered with , “ Come and take them , ” the Virginia Democrats proposed to outlaw the sales of ARs while demanding the registration of existing guns .
In their dictatorial exuberance , the gun-banning Democrats also said they ’ d scoop up some shotguns and rifles that weren ’ t ARs .
What strikes me as strange is that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ban all the ARs .
These guns are called weapons of war when the Democrats want to disarm civilians .
The same hardware is called “ a patrol rifle ” or a “ personal defense weapon ” if the police or government agents carry them .
What the Democrats are saying with their wordplay is that select government employees can be armed , but the rest of us must be helpless .
Recent events showed us the tragic results .
Democrats are not against guns .
They are only against us having them @ @ @ @ @ @ @ told that the police will protect us , so it is ok if we ’ re disarmed at church , at school , or in some contrived “ gun free zone ” .
Note that the people making these rules don ’ t have to follow them .
The elites have their own security service at the capital , and even at church .
Government officials get a security team , but you don ’ t .
The past Republican State Attorney General in Virginia said that self defense was sufficient cause to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I expect the present Democrat State Attorney General in Virginia to reverse that ruling .
The Democrat montra is that the more of us are defenseless , the safer we will be .
Ask yourself this question ; if we ’ re so safe , then why do the Democrat Brahmins need a security detail everywhere they go ?
Democrats often restrict the right of citizens to go armed in public .
When that happens , judges and elite politicians will receive carry permits , while you are denied them .
You are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” where they may carry .
Concealed carry laws are for the little people .
98 % of mass murders are in so called “ gun free zones ” , yet Democrat politicians in Virginia propose to disarmed more victims in the name of public safety .
I expect the cost of concealed carry permits to rise now that Democrats are in power .
The excuse will be the cost of state regulation .
In fact , the armed citizen is the most economically efficient form of crime control .
What other states @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the State of Virginia will soon charge much more .
Armed civilians stopped a church shooting in six seconds .
Disarmed military personnel were attacked in a “ gun-free zone ” for over 50 minutes .
Which is safer ?
Taking a page from Alinsky , any feature of a firearm can be isolated , demonized , and outlawed .
For example , semi-automatic firearms shoot too fast .
Magazines carry too many cartridges .
Guns anywhere are invariably too close to schools and playgrounds .
The universal exception is when the same @ @ @ @ @ @ @ officer .
What the media then ignores is that licensed concealed carry holders are more law abiding and more accurate than cops .
The takeaway is that facts don ’ t matter when you ’ re selling propaganda .
I have a simple test for gun-control proposals .
Call me once you ’ ve imposed those same regulations on the police and security services protecting the capital and county buildings .
Democrats are not hypocrites who break the rules .
Virginia Democrats are supremacists who think they are above the rules that apply @ @ @ @ @ @ @ won ’ t change their minds , but we can reveal their character .
When it comes to gun control , all I ask is that Democrat politicians go first .
I ’ ll watch from here and see how it works for you.. and I ’ ll keep my guns .
~_~_ I gave you 900 words .
Please share them with a friend .
RM

Democrats won the recent elections in Virginia. They have not taken office yet, but they announced their legislative plans. I guess they have to do that since out-of-state special interests funded so many of their campaigns and the newly-minted legislators have to quickly prove their fealty. Their chief target has been the honest gun owners of Virginia. This has been amazing to watch.
Some of the first announcements were plans to outlaw “assault weapons”. “Assault weapon” is a well-tested catch phrase that means any gun that looks scary to potential voters. The color black is scary. Something that looks like it came out of a video game is scary. Paint the same gun pink and put a wood stock on it, and it is suddenly acceptable. The politicians don’t have to fool all the people all the time with their mislabeled claims. Democrat politicians only have to fool the press, and that is remarkably easy to do. The press never bothers to check if previous “assault weapon” bans actually lowered the crime rate. To the surprise of the Democrat politicians and their donors, the gun owners in Virginia were not buying the media spin.
The official evil black rifle is the AR-15. Lost in the headlines is the fact that the AR was developed 63 years ago. It was designed as an easy to shoot firearm that is adjustable to fit people of varying stature. It shoots one bullet each time the trigger is pressed, a suddenly novel feature that is over 130 years old. The AR is significantly lighter in weight, and easier shooting, than a main battle rifle. Despite the media hysterics, in some states, the AR was not allowed for deer hunting because it was initially considered an underpowered cartridge.
We’re not talking about a fringe segment of the firearms market. The AR and its clones are the most popular and widely sold long-guns in the US. After the lightweight .22s, the AR is often the gateway rifle for new shooters. The AR has also been called a girl’s gun, and that may be the real reason it is vilified by Virginia Democrats.
As we saw in other states, the Virginia Democrats first demanded confiscation of existing guns. When the public defiantly answered with, “Come and take them,” the Virginia Democrats proposed to outlaw the sales of ARs while demanding the registration of existing guns. In their dictatorial exuberance, the gun-banning Democrats also said they’d scoop up some shotguns and rifles that weren’t ARs.
What strikes me as strange is that the Democrats don’t want to ban all the ARs. These guns are called weapons of war when the Democrats want to disarm civilians. The same hardware is called “a patrol rifle” or a “personal defense weapon” if the police or government agents carry them. What the Democrats are saying with their wordplay is that select government employees can be armed, but the rest of us must be helpless. Recent events showed us the tragic results.
Democrats are not against guns. They are only against us having them.
Time and again we’re told that the police will protect us, so it is ok if we’re disarmed at church, at school, or in some contrived “gun free zone”. Note that the people making these rules don’t have to follow them. The elites have their own security service at the capital, and even at church. Government officials get a security team, but you don’t.
The past Republican State Attorney General in Virginia said that self defense was sufficient cause to carry a concealed firearm in church. I expect the present Democrat State Attorney General in Virginia to reverse that ruling. The Democrat montra is that the more of us are defenseless, the safer we will be. Ask yourself this question; if we’re so safe, then why do the Democrat Brahmins need a security detail everywhere they go?
Democrats often restrict the right of citizens to go armed in public. When that happens, judges and elite politicians will receive carry permits, while you are denied them. You are also disarmed in many “gun-free zones” where they may carry. Concealed carry laws are for the little people.
98% of mass murders are in so called “gun free zones”,
yet Democrat politicians in Virginia propose to disarmed more victims
in the name of public safety.
I expect the cost of concealed carry permits to rise now that Democrats are in power. The excuse will be the cost of state regulation. In fact, the armed citizen is the most economically efficient form of crime control. What other states can do for a few dollars, the State of Virginia will soon charge much more.
Armed civilians stopped a church shooting in six seconds.
Disarmed military personnel were attacked in a “gun-free zone” for over 50 minutes.
Which is safer?
Taking a page from Alinsky, any feature of a firearm can be isolated, demonized, and outlawed. For example, semi-automatic firearms shoot too fast. Magazines carry too many cartridges. Guns anywhere are invariably too close to schools and playgrounds. The universal exception is when the same firearm is issued to a law enforcement officer. What the media then ignores is that licensed concealed carry holders are more law abiding and more accurate than cops. The takeaway is that facts don’t matter when you’re selling propaganda.
I have a simple test for gun-control proposals. Call me once you’ve imposed those same regulations on the police and security services protecting the capital and county buildings. Democrats are not hypocrites who break the rules. Virginia Democrats are supremacists who think they are above the rules that apply to the rest of us. We won’t change their minds, but we can reveal their character.
When it comes to gun control, all I ask is that Democrat politicians go first. I’ll watch from here and see how it works for you.. and I’ll keep my guns.
~_~_
I gave you 900 words. Please share them with a friend. RM
Sources-
“http://www.handgunlaw.us/documents/agopinions/VAAGOpinionCarryInChurches.pdf
“https://www.handgunlaw.us/states/virginia.pdf
“http://savingtherepublic.com/blog/2019/12/biden-sept-2019-totally-irrational-gun-owners-to-be-armed-church/


clashdaily--2020-01-03--BREAKING: Iran General Killed In Apparent Airstrike At Iraqi Airport — Here’s the 411

If you though tensions between the US and Iran were high before , with this strike , they ’ ve just ramped up a LOT more .
We can now upgrade that ‘ apparent ’ airstrike to a ‘ confirmed ’ one .
Here is the Department Of Defense statement ( h/t CNBC ) Trending : Nobel Chemist With More Integrity Than Obama And Gore Just Retracted Her Prize-Winning Paper At the direction of the President , the U.S. military has taken decisive defensive action to protect U.S. personnel abroad by killing Qasem Soleimani , the head of the Iranian @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Foreign Terrorist Organization .
General Soleimani was actively developing plans to attack American diplomats and service members in Iraq and throughout the region .
General Soleimani and his Quds Force were responsible for the deaths of hundreds of American and coalition service members and the wounding of thousands more .
He had orchestrated attacks on coalition bases in Iraq over the last several months – including the attack on December 27th – culminating in the death and wounding of additional American and Iraqi personnel .
General Soleimani also approved the attacks on the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this week .
This strike was aimed at deterring future Iranian attack plans .
The United States will continue to take all necessary action to protect our people and our interests wherever they are around the world .
Ollie North described this guy as being ‘ the purveyor of more terrorism than any other individual since Osama Bin Laden ’ It ’ s now a question of who blinks first .
An official with an Iran-backed paramilitary force said Friday that seven people were killed by a missile fired at Baghdad International Airport @ @ @ @ @ @ @ official with the group known as the Popular Mobilization Forces said the dead included its airport protocol officer , identifying him as Mohammed Reda .
A security official confirmed that seven people were killed in the attack on the airport , describing it as an airstrike .
Earlier , Iraq ’ s Security Media Cell , which releases information regarding Iraqi security , said Katyusha rockets landed near the airport ’ s cargo hall , killing several people and setting two cars on fire .
It was not immediately clear who fired the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
There was no immediate comment from the U.S .
The security official said the bodies of those killed in the airport attack Friday were burned and difficult to identify .
The official added that Reda may have been at the airport to pick up a group of “ high-level ” visitors who had arrived from a neighboring country .
He declined to provide more information .
Source : AP We have heard this name before .
He was the one talking smack in 2018 .
The leader of Iran ’ s Islamic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Soleimani , mocked President Donald Trump on Thursday and warned that if the United States starts war with the Islamic Republic , it would “ destroy all that you possess.
” “ As a soldier , it is my duty to respond to your threats , ” Soleimani said on Thursday , telling Trump that he should direct his threats at him and not President Hassan Rouhani .
“ If you want to use the language of threat … talk to me , not to the president ( Hassan Rouhani ) .
It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dignity to respond to you.
” Soleimani then reportedly mocked Trump as a man who uses “ the language of night clubs and gambling halls.
” Tensions between Trump and Iran ’ s leadership have increased after the commander in chief stood up to the regime ’ s rhetoric with strongly-worded and threatening tweets , a move that lies in stark contrast with previous administrations that would allow Iran to continue with its harsh rhetoric unchallenged .
Source Breitbart Moral of that story ?
Do your boasting AFTER the fight , not before @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ?
Here ’ s one possible explanation : U.S. Defense Secretary Mark Esper said on Thursday that there were indications Iran or the forces it backs may be planning additional attacks and said it was possible the United States might have to take preemptive action to protect American lives .
“ There are some indications out there that they may be planning additional attacks , that is nothing new … we ’ ve seen this for two or three months now , ” Esper told reporters.
” If that happens then we will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we get word of attacks or some type indication , we will take preemptive action as well to protect American forces to protect American lives.
” —Reuters ( via JPost ) Partisan lines are ALREADY being drawn in this issue .
Ryan Saavedra was helpful enough to collect some early examples .
( You may have seen others ) : Seriously ?
Rhodes lecturing about wars without Congressional authorization ?
The President had only one thing to say about this on Twitter :

If you though tensions between the US and Iran were high before, with this strike, they’ve just ramped up a LOT more.
***UPDATE***
We can now upgrade that ‘apparent’ airstrike to a ‘confirmed’ one.
Here is the Department Of Defense statement (h/t CNBC)
At the direction of the President, the U.S. military has taken decisive defensive action to protect U.S. personnel abroad by killing Qasem Soleimani, the head of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps-Quds Force, a U.S.-designated Foreign Terrorist Organization.
General Soleimani was actively developing plans to attack American diplomats and service members in Iraq and throughout the region. General Soleimani and his Quds Force were responsible for the deaths of hundreds of American and coalition service members and the wounding of thousands more. He had orchestrated attacks on coalition bases in Iraq over the last several months – including the attack on December 27th – culminating in the death and wounding of additional American and Iraqi personnel. General Soleimani also approved the attacks on the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad that took place this week.
This strike was aimed at deterring future Iranian attack plans. The United States will continue to take all necessary action to protect our people and our interests wherever they are around the world.
***End UPDATE***
Ollie North described this guy as being ‘the purveyor of more terrorism than any other individual since Osama Bin Laden’ It’s now a question of who blinks first.
(Last word will go to the Trump tweet.)
An official with an Iran-backed paramilitary force said Friday that seven people were killed by a missile fired at Baghdad International Airport, blaming the United States. The official with the group known as the Popular Mobilization Forces said the dead included its airport protocol officer, identifying him as Mohammed Reda. A security official confirmed that seven people were killed in the attack on the airport, describing it as an airstrike. Earlier, Iraq’s Security Media Cell, which releases information regarding Iraqi security, said Katyusha rockets landed near the airport’s cargo hall, killing several people and setting two cars on fire. It was not immediately clear who fired the missile or rockets or who was targeted. There was no immediate comment from the U.S. The security official said the bodies of those killed in the airport attack Friday were burned and difficult to identify. The official added that Reda may have been at the airport to pick up a group of “high-level” visitors who had arrived from a neighboring country. He declined to provide more information.
Source: AP
We have heard this name before. He was the one talking smack in 2018.
The leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps-Quds Forces, General Qassem Soleimani, mocked President Donald Trump on Thursday and warned that if the United States starts war with the Islamic Republic, it would “destroy all that you possess.” “As a soldier, it is my duty to respond to your threats,” Soleimani said on Thursday, telling Trump that he should direct his threats at him and not President Hassan Rouhani. “If you want to use the language of threat … talk to me, not to the president (Hassan Rouhani). It is not in our president’s dignity to respond to you.” Soleimani then reportedly mocked Trump as a man who uses “the language of night clubs and gambling halls.” Tensions between Trump and Iran’s leadership have increased after the commander in chief stood up to the regime’s rhetoric with strongly-worded and threatening tweets, a move that lies in stark contrast with previous administrations that would allow Iran to continue with its harsh rhetoric unchallenged.
Source Breitbart
Moral of that story? Do your boasting AFTER the fight, not before it.
What led to this strike? Here’s one possible explanation:
U.S. Defense Secretary Mark Esper said on Thursday that there were indications Iran or the forces it backs may be planning additional attacks and said it was possible the United States might have to take preemptive action to protect American lives.
“There are some indications out there that they may be planning additional attacks, that is nothing new … we’ve seen this for two or three months now,” Esper told reporters.”If that happens then we will act and by the way, if we get word of attacks or some type indication, we will take preemptive action as well to protect American forces to protect American lives.” —Reuters (via JPost)
Partisan lines are ALREADY being drawn in this issue.
Ryan Saavedra was helpful enough to collect some early examples. (You may have seen others):
Info on the Qods Force in the screenshot below https://t.co/do8GT83AKX The line in orange details a plot the Qods Force put into action that would have killed hundreds of Americans in Washington, D.C. — Netflix has a documentary on it on "Terrorism Close Calls" Episode 4 https://t.co/90zR7kzXjC pic.twitter.com/pFvQMmvQ7X — Ryan Saavedra (@RealSaavedra) January 3, 2020
Obama admin responds to Trump killing two top terrorists: https://t.co/nAO3vrSSUy — Ryan Saavedra (@RealSaavedra) January 3, 2020
Seriously? Rhodes lecturing about wars without Congressional authorization?
Please try to convict and remove Trump in the Senate for killing terrorists, that will go extremely well for Democrats in the 2020 elections https://t.co/0w76DSCcaK — Ryan Saavedra (@RealSaavedra) January 3, 2020
Going to be hard for Trump critics to keep claiming that Trump is a Russian asset controlled by Putin https://t.co/oo9mW6K0C1 — Ryan Saavedra (@RealSaavedra) January 3, 2020
If Iran’s Qassem Soleimani is dead, then: 1) Every American service member who spent time in Iraq is screaming for joy. Soleimani was a horrific butcherer. 2) Every service member knows the fight w/Iran just escalated to a point where no one can predict what happens next. https://t.co/a1juqSJjQ7 — Bryan Dean Wright (@BryanDeanWright) January 3, 2020
Democrat Andrew Yang comes out against killing terrorists: https://t.co/D9I2vBpf1E — Ryan Saavedra (@RealSaavedra) January 3, 2020
The President had only one thing to say about this on Twitter:


clashdaily--2020-01-07--Iran Passes Bill Labeling U.S. Military And The Pentagon ‘Terrorist Organizations’ — No, This Is Not

Iran Passes Bill Labeling U.S. Military And The Pentagon ‘Terrorist Organizations’ — No, This Is Not Satire

In a stunning turn of events , Iran passes a bill that essentially says , “ No , you.
” Because obviously they are not the terrorists .
The same body that chanted “ Death to America ” in their parliament yesterday has today passed a bill labeling the American military and the Pentagon as terrorist organizations .
Trending : Nobel Chemist With More Integrity Than Obama And Gore Just Retracted Her Prize-Winning Paper Geez , they ’ re really taking the killing of Soleimani pretty hard .
It passed unanimously , but then , would you want to be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the bill ?
Dissent in Iran doesn ’ t go over very well… In addition , a motion approving $ 220 million was allocated to the Quds Force , you know , the one that was led by Soleimani and was responsible for military action outside of Iraq ?
It was the organization that gives the Iranian government “ plausible deniability ” ( and sometimes “ implausible deniability ” but they denied anyway , ) by hiding behind the actions of their non-Iranian allies but with Soleimani as the mastermind behind any attacks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Minister , Mohammad Javad Zarif , who is a bit miffed that the U.S. denied him a visa to address the United Nations this week .
I think it has less to do with fear of the “ truth ” than the $ 80 million bounty that Iran just put on the head of the President of the United States .
Zarif ’ s panties are in a bunch because he has to stay in Tehran to spread Iranian propaganda instead of getting a platform at the elite club for Dictators in Manhattan @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sanctions from back in July that prevented him from traveling to the United States anyway .
No worries , though .
The Media ( D ) is there to help .
“ They fear that someone comes to the U.S. and reveals realities , ” he said to the Associated Press .
“ The world is not limited to New York , and you can talk to the American people from Tehran , and we will do that.
” Well , it ’ s not like you have a choice there , do @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , CNN allowed Zarif to malign the President of the United States while he whined about not being allowed to go to New York .
In a classic case of projection , Zarif said , President Trump “ has no respect for international law and is prepared to commit war crimes.
” He says that the United States committed a terrorist act and that Iranian leaders are law-abiding people “ not like President Trump.
” Zarif also went on about “ proportionality ” and how it ’ s so important to follow international @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to believe this coming from Iran ?
Iran that repeatedly violated the 2015 JCPOA deal negotiated by Obama ?
Iran that is still the number 1 state sponsor of terrorism , Iran ?
THAT Iran ?
But you know that the Media ( D ) , the Democrats , and the empty-headed , pretty people in Hollywood will swallow this Iranian propaganda hook , line , and sinker .
They ’ ll wring their hands , clutch their pearls , and wail about World War III and the Bad Orange Man in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ me “ show me your friends and I ’ ll tell you who you are.
” Someone needs to tell the leftists that .
The Iranian government labeling the United States , the beacon of freedom in the world , as a terrorist organization is peak Iran .
Buckle up , 2020 is gon na get wild !

In a stunning turn of events, Iran passes a bill that essentially says, “No, you.”
Because obviously they are not the terrorists.
The same body that chanted “Death to America” in their parliament yesterday has today passed a bill labeling the American military and the Pentagon as terrorist organizations.
The ‘parliament’ of #Iran unanimously chants “death to America!”…
I ask the Senators, the congressmen, and a certain former president, is this the nation you continuously defend?
A nation whose leaders tirelessly works to kill innocents? pic.twitter.com/VdJoZTfl7G — ?? سعود بن سلمان الدوسري (@999saudsalman) January 5, 2020
Geez, they’re really taking the killing of Soleimani pretty hard.
It passed unanimously, but then, would you want to be the lone lawmaker in Iran that opposed the bill? Dissent in Iran doesn’t go over very well…
Iran’s parliament reportedly passed legislation on Tuesday designating the U.S. military and the Pentagon as terrorist organizations after the drone strike that killed Maj. Gen. Qassem Soleimani last week in Baghdad. The legislation was approved unanimously by 223 lawmakers, Iranian state media reported, according to USA Today. The move comes after the country’s Supreme National Security Council designated U.S. Central Command, the U.S. military’s Middle East command unit, a terrorist group last year.
In addition, a motion approving $220 million was allocated to the Quds Force, you know, the one that was led by Soleimani and was responsible for military action outside of Iraq? It was the organization that gives the Iranian government “plausible deniability” (and sometimes “implausible deniability” but they denied anyway,) by hiding behind the actions of their non-Iranian allies but with Soleimani as the mastermind behind any attacks.
Iranian lawmakers also supported a motion dedicating $220 million to the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps’s Quds Force, the newspaper reported. Soleimani was the leader of the elite military branch, which managed Tehran’s ties to armed groups outside of Iran. Source: The Hill
CNN interviewed Iran’s Foreign Minister, Mohammad Javad Zarif, who is a bit miffed that the U.S. denied him a visa to address the United Nations this week.
Denying me a visa in violation of 1947 UNHQ Agreement pales in comparison to: -Pompeo's threat to starve Iranians (crime against humanity)
-Trump's bluster about cultural heritage (war crime)
–#EconomicTerrorism
-Cowardly assassination But what are they really afraid of? Truth? — Javad Zarif (@JZarif) January 7, 2020
I think it has less to do with fear of the “truth” than the $80 million bounty that Iran just put on the head of the President of the United States.
Zarif’s panties are in a bunch because he has to stay in Tehran to spread Iranian propaganda instead of getting a platform at the elite club for Dictators in Manhattan. Nevermind that he was already under sanctions from back in July that prevented him from traveling to the United States anyway.
No worries, though. The Media(D) is there to help. “They fear that someone comes to the U.S. and reveals realities,” he said to the Associated Press. “The world is not limited to New York, and you can talk to the American people from Tehran, and we will do that.”
Well, it’s not like you have a choice there, do you, Moe?
In an interview, CNN allowed Zarif to malign the President of the United States while he whined about not being allowed to go to New York. In a classic case of projection, Zarif said, President Trump “has no respect for international law and is prepared to commit war crimes.” He says that the United States committed a terrorist act and that Iranian leaders are law-abiding people “not like President Trump.”
Zarif also went on about “proportionality” and how it’s so important to follow international law. And we’re supposed to believe this coming from Iran? Iran that repeatedly violated the 2015 JCPOA deal negotiated by Obama? Iran that is still the number 1 state sponsor of terrorism, Iran? THAT Iran?
But you know that the Media(D), the Democrats, and the empty-headed, pretty people in Hollywood will swallow this Iranian propaganda hook, line, and sinker. They’ll wring their hands, clutch their pearls, and wail about World War III and the Bad Orange Man in the White House. My mother always told me “show me your friends and I’ll tell you who you are.” Someone needs to tell the leftists that.
The Iranian government labeling the United States, the beacon of freedom in the world, as a terrorist organization is peak Iran.
Buckle up, 2020 is gonna get wild!