clashdaily--2020-01-28--‘DEAL Of The CENTURY’: New Middle East Peace Initiative Unveiled… With A Map!

This one stands apart from the failed attempts before it because this one is built around specific details rather than just broad concepts .
Trump and Netanyahu announced an 80-page peace initiative that had been carefully crafted with plenty of input from interested parties , and have laid out what they both believe to be the region ’ s best shot at a durable peace .
Nobody is so naive that they are calling it a slam dunk .
And as predicted , the Palestinians took a stand against it , even before it was announced .
That doesn ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ come to the table .
At a minimum , it offers a possible path forward to a two-state solution .
It ’ s even a solution wherein both sides get to claim Jerusalem as their capital .
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Will there be concessions ?
Of course there will .
But here ’ s the bright future that could be waiting for both sides if they can ever find a way to work it out : Catch the full press @ @ @ @ @ @ @ what they ’ re unveiling here : It recently became possible to move forward with this proposal when Bibi ’ s rival aligned with Bibi and Trump on key land policy agendas .
Thus it would not be understood as Trump pitting one party ’ s ideas against the other ’ s , which might tilt the scales in the middle of an ongoing election .
Should the Palestinians accept it ?
One observer gives his reasons why they should : The fact is that no matter what parts of this deal the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that every time the Palestinians reject statehood things usually end up getting worse for them .
On top of that , the subsequent offers turn out to be not as favorable to Palestinians on borders and sovereignty .
Of course , the Palestinians don ’ t have to forget whatever aspects of this deal they don ’ t like .
But they should follow the examples of India , Pakistan , and Israel itself as nations that all accepted far less than perfect statehood offers instead of risking losing their chance at independence @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s a quick summary of the deal ’ s highlights by a regional paper : Borders : Trump ’ s plan features a map of what Israel ’ s new borders will be should it enact the plan fully .
Israel retains 20 % of the West Bank , and will lose a small amount of land in the Negev , near the Gaza-Egypt border .
The Palestinians will have a pathway to a state on 80 % of the West Bank .
Israel will maintain control of all borders .
This is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ provided a detailed map of this kind .
Jerusalem : The Palestinians will have a capital in Jerusalem based on northern and eastern neighborhoods that are outside the Israeli security fence – Kfar Aqab , Abu Dis and half of Shuafat .
Settlements : Israel would retain the Jordan Valley and all Israeli settlements in the West Bank , in the broadest definition possible , meaning not the municipal borders of each settlement , but their security perimeters .
This also includes 15 isolated settlements , which will be enclaves within an eventual @ @ @ @ @ @ @ four years .
The IDF will have access to the isolated settlements .
In order for the settlement part of the plan to go into effect , Israel will have to take action to apply sovereignty to the settlements .
Security : Israel will be in control of security from the Jordan River to the Mediterranean Sea .
The IDF will not have to leave the West Bank .
No change to Israel ’ s approach to Judea and Samaria would be needed .
Palestinian State : The plan does not include immediate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , it expects a willingness on Israel ’ s part to create a pathway towards Palestinian statehood based on specific territory , which is 80 % of Judea and Samaria , including areas A and B and half of Area C. The state will only come into existence in four years if the Palestinians accept the plan , if the Palestinian Authority stops paying terrorists and inciting terror , and Hamas and Islamic Jihad put down its weapons .
In addition , the American plan calls on the Palestinians to give up corruption @ @ @ @ @ @ @ religion and a free press , so that they don ’ t have a failed state .
If those conditions are met , the US will recognize a Palestinian state and implement a massive economic plan to assist it .
Source : JPost

This one stands apart from the failed attempts before it because this one is built around specific details rather than just broad concepts.
Trump and Netanyahu announced an 80-page peace initiative that had been carefully crafted with plenty of input from interested parties, and have laid out what they both believe to be the region’s best shot at a durable peace.
Nobody is so naive that they are calling it a slam dunk. And as predicted, the Palestinians took a stand against it, even before it was announced. That doesn’t affect their opportunity to reconsider and come to the table. At a minimum, it offers a possible path forward to a two-state solution.
It’s even a solution wherein both sides get to claim Jerusalem as their capital.
Will there be concessions? Of course there will.
But here’s the bright future that could be waiting for both sides if they can ever find a way to work it out:
This is what a future State of Palestine can look like, with a capital in parts of East Jerusalem. pic.twitter.com/39vw3pPrAL — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) January 28, 2020
Catch the full press conference where The President and Bibi announce what they’re unveiling here:
It recently became possible to move forward with this proposal when Bibi’s rival aligned with Bibi and Trump on key land policy agendas. Thus it would not be understood as Trump pitting one party’s ideas against the other’s, which might tilt the scales in the middle of an ongoing election.
Should the Palestinians accept it? One observer gives his reasons why they should:
The fact is that no matter what parts of this deal the Palestinians find objectionable, history shows us that every time the Palestinians reject statehood things usually end up getting worse for them. On top of that, the subsequent offers turn out to be not as favorable to Palestinians on borders and sovereignty. Of course, the Palestinians don’t have to forget whatever aspects of this deal they don’t like. But they should follow the examples of India, Pakistan, and Israel itself as nations that all accepted far less than perfect statehood offers instead of risking losing their chance at independence forever.
Source: CNBC
Here’s a quick summary of the deal’s highlights by a regional paper:


clashdaily--2020-01-28--BOOM! Pam Bondi Covers Joe Biden And Hunter Biden Ukraine Story In DETAIL

Pam Bondi ’ s compelling defense of the President put the Biden-Ukraine corruption story right at the center of the impeachment saga .
The way she did it was absolutely masterful .
First , she opens by saying that it was the House Democrat Impeachment Managers who referenced Hunter Biden and Burisma over 400 times in their 21 hours of opening statements .
Democrats kept bringing up Burisma saying that there was nothing to be concerned about there — but that clearly isn ’ t true .
Burisma was being investigated for corruption .
Vice President Joe Biden was heading @ @ @ @ @ @ @ administration .
Hunter Biden — with no fossil fuel expertise — was being paid $ 83,000 per month for sitting on Burisma ’ s board .
The Democrats don ’ t want this to be about Biden-Ukraine corruption , but that ’ s precisely what they have made it about by bringing it up so many times .
Their argument is that President Trump was withholding aid to Ukraine unless Ukraine investigated Hunter and Joe Biden and Burisma for no apparent reason .
Pam Bondi ’ s defense is that there was clearly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Trump Team Releases New Pro-America Video… Do You Love This Message ?
BONDI : The reason they needed to do that is because they are here saying that the president must be impeached and removed from office for raising a concern and that ’ s why we have to talk about this today .
They say sham , they say baseless because they say this because if it ’ s okay for someone to say , “ Hey , you know what ?
Maybe there ’ s something here worth raising.
” Then @ @ @ @ @ @ @ prove beyond a reasonable doubt that there is no basis to raise this concern , but that ’ s not what public records show .
Here are just a few of the public sources that flagged questions surrounding this very same issue .
The United Kingdom Serious Fraud Office , deputy assistant secretary of state , George Kent .
Hunter Biden ’ s former business associate and ABC white house reporter .
Good morning America , ABC , the Washington Post , the New York Times , Ukrainian Law Enforcement , and the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ raised this issue .
We would prefer not to be talking about this .
We would prefer not to be discussing this , but the house managers have placed this squarely at issue , so we must address it .
Bondi then gives some key info on Ukraine , Burisma , and the Bidens .
• Joe Biden assigned to lead foreign policy in Ukraine in 2014 .
His focus — root out corruption .
• February 2014 — Zlochevsky flees Ukraine in the wake of anti-corruption uprising by the people .
• @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ very bad reputation as a company for corruption and money laundering.
” • Corruption was so bad that George Kent intervened to prevent USAID from going to Burisma events including a contest for children where the prize was a camera .
• In March 2014 , The U.K. Serious Fraud Office opened a money-laundering investigation into Burisma and its owner Zlochevsky .
• In April 2014 , Hunter Biden joins the Burisma board with his business partner , Devon Archer .
• Hunter Biden , Devon Archer , and Archer ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of John Kerry , started an investment firm together • According to records , on April 16 , 2014 , Devon Archer meets with VP Biden at the White House .
• April 18 , 2014 , is the official date that Joe Biden quietly joins the Burisma board .
• News outlets worldwide now raise questions asking if Hunter Biden joining Burisma ’ s board is a conflict of interest for Joe Biden .
• Chris Heinz was concerned about corruption and the geopolitical risk and optics and distances himself from Hunter @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to Burisma .
Heinz sent an email to senior state department officials about the issue .
• Heinz ended his business relationships with Hunter Biden and Devon Archer citing their “ lack of judgment ” with regard to Burisma ABC REPORTER : Hunter Biden has now taken a position with the largest oil and gas holding company in Ukraine .
Is there any concern about at least the appearance of a conflict there ?
The vice president ’ s son taking- JAY CARNEY : I would refer you to the vice president ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Hunter Biden and other members of the Biden family are obviously private citizens and where they work does not reflect an endorsement by the administration or by the vice president or president .
But I would refer you to the vice president ’ s office .
• May 14 , 2014 , WaPo ran a story on Hunter ’ s new job with Burisma saying , “ The appointment of the vice president ’ s son to a Ukrainian oil board looks nepotistic at best , nefarious at worst.
” • ABC @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Biden when he went to China then landed a big deal to create an investment fund in China to partner with the Chinese gov ’ t controlled bank of China hoping to raise $ 1.5 billion from them .
BONDI : In fact , every witness who was asked about Hunter Biden ’ s involvement with Burisma agreed there was a potential appearance of a conflict of interest .
Multiple house Democrat witnesses , including those from the Department of State , the National Security Council , and others unanimously testified there was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ interest .
These were their witnesses .
How much money did Hunter Biden get for being on the board ?
Well , you start looking at this bank records .
According to reports , between April , 2014 and October , 2015 , Burisma paid more than $ 3.1 million to Devin Archer and Hunter Biden .
That ’ s over the course of a year and a half .
How do we know this ?
Some of Devin Archer ’ s bank records were disclosed during an unrelated federal criminal case , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
These bank records show 17 months that Burisma wired two payments of $ 83,333 , not just for one month , for two months , for three months , but for 17 months .
According to Reuters , sources report that of the two payments of $ 83,333 each , one was for a Hunter Biden and one Devin Archer .
Bondi then explains just how significant this compensation was — it was more than board members for many of the U.S. Fortune 100 companies like Goldman Sachs , Comcast , Citigroup @ @ @ @ @ @ @ then compares the $ 83K per month to the $ 54,000 annual average American family income at that time .
Bondi then notes that news agencies were asking questions about what specific duties Hunter Biden did on the board , other than attending board meetings “ once or twice a year ” in Europe .
She then airs a clip of the ABC News interview with Hunter Biden where he didn ’ t point to any specific qualifications that he had to sit on the Burisma board and that he admits that he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to be on the board if his last name was not Biden .
Bondi then goes back to the timeline .
• Deputy Assistant Secretary Kent testified that it is suspected that the money was unfrozen because of a bribe • A letter from the office of the general prosecutor of Ukraine led to the unfreezing of the assets .
• February 2015 , Deputy Assistant Secretary George Kent voiced concerns about Hunter Biden ’ s status as a board member could be perceived as a conflict of interest with the Vice President @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a loan guarantee for $ 1 billion to Ukraine conditional on rooting out corruption .
• Meanwhile , the Ukraine General Prosecutor that sent the letter to unfreeze Zlochevsky ’ s assets was replaced with Viktor Shokin .
• December 8 , 2015 , NYT published an article stating that the new Ukrainian General Prosecutor , Viktor Shokin , was investigating Zlochevsky and Burisma .
“ The credibility of the vice president ’ s anti-corruption message may have been undermined by the association of his son , Hunter Biden , ” with Burisma @ @ @ @ @ @ @ January , 2016 , at a meeting between the Obama administration and Ukrainian officials , Ukrainian press reports , “ The US Department of State made it clear to the Ukrainian authorities that it was linking the $ 1 billion in loan guarantees to the dismissal of prosecutor general Victor Shokin.
” • February 4 , 2016 , a Kiev Post article says that Zlochevsky is , “ suspected of committing a criminal offense of elicit enrichment.
” • February 24 , 2016 , a FOIA request reveals that a D.C. consultant reached @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a meeting to discuss Burisma and specifically mentioned Hunter Biden .
The email said that she “ noted that two high profile citizens are affiliated with the company , including Hunter Biden as a board member ” and that the consultant would , “ like to talk with Under Secretary Of State Novelli about getting a better understanding of how the U.S .
Came to the determination that the country is corrupt.
” • March 29th , 2016 , the Ukrainian parliament finally votes to fire the prosecutor general .
This is the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Burisma , on whose board Hunter Biden sat .
• March 31 , 2016 , the prosecutor general is voted out , Vice President Biden announces that the U.S. will provide $ 335 million in security assistance to Ukraine , as well as $ 1 billion in loan guarantees .
• May 2016 , Ambassador Yovanovitch was nominated to be Ambassador in Ukraine .
She was prepped by the Obama State Department to answer questions about Burisma .
• July 2016 , Ambassador Yavonovitch was confirmed as Ambassador to Ukraine .
• @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cancels the oligarch Zlochevsky arrest warrant for lack of progress in the case .
• Mid-January , 2017 , Burisma announces that all legal proceedings against it and Zlochevsky have been closed .
• In 2018 , after leaving office , Joe Biden admits that he pressured Ukraine to fire Prosecutor General Shokin .
The clip is played .
• Bondi notes that what wasn ’ t said was that Hunter was being paid by Burisma .
• November , 2019 , Hunter Biden signs an affidavit saying “ he ’ s been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ since May , 2019.
” • July 22nd , 2019 , WaPo wrote that Shokin , “ believes his ouster was because of his interest in the company , ” referring to Burisma and “ had he remained in his post , he would have questioned Hunter Biden.
” • July 25th , 2019 , President Trump has the now-famous call with Ukrainian President Zelensky .
Bondi then says that the Democrats didn ’ t give a clear picture of what happened despite mentioning Burisma and Hunter Biden 400 times in their opening @ @ @ @ @ @ @ those who did .
The United Kingdom serious fraud unit , Deputy Assistant Secretary Of State , George Kent .
Chris Heinz , the ABC White House reporter , ABC , Good Morning America , The Washington Post , The New York Times , Ukrainian law enforcement and the Obama State Department itself .
They all thought there was cause to raise the issue about the Bidens and Burisma .
Now the House managers might say without evidence that everything we just have said has been debunked .
That the evidence points entirely @ @ @ @ @ @ @ That is a distraction .
You ’ ve heard from the House managers , they do not believe that there was any concern to raise here , that all of this was baseless and all we are saying is that there was a basis to talk about this , to raise this issue , and that is enough .
I yield my time .
Western Free Press published a thorough timeline of Burisma and the Biden-Ukraine scandal here .
And that was Bondi ’ s defense early yesterday .
The rest of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ statements were vital , however , by kicking down the main argument that there was no reason to be suspicious of corruption in Ukraine .
President Trump ’ s defense is in very legal good hands .

Pam Bondi’s compelling defense of the President put the Biden-Ukraine corruption story right at the center of the impeachment saga.
The way she did it was absolutely masterful.
First, she opens by saying that it was the House Democrat Impeachment Managers who referenced Hunter Biden and Burisma over 400 times in their 21 hours of opening statements. Democrats kept bringing up Burisma saying that there was nothing to be concerned about there — but that clearly isn’t true. Burisma was being investigated for corruption. Vice President Joe Biden was heading up the Ukraine file in the Obama administration. Hunter Biden — with no fossil fuel expertise — was being paid $83,000 per month for sitting on Burisma’s board.
The Democrats don’t want this to be about Biden-Ukraine corruption, but that’s precisely what they have made it about by bringing it up so many times. Their argument is that President Trump was withholding aid to Ukraine unless Ukraine investigated Hunter and Joe Biden and Burisma for no apparent reason. Pam Bondi’s defense is that there was clearly a reason.
BONDI: The reason they needed to do that is because they are here saying that the president must be impeached and removed from office for raising a concern and that’s why we have to talk about this today. They say sham, they say baseless because they say this because if it’s okay for someone to say, “Hey, you know what? Maybe there’s something here worth raising.” Then their case crumbles because they have to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that there is no basis to raise this concern, but that’s not what public records show. Here are just a few of the public sources that flagged questions surrounding this very same issue. The United Kingdom Serious Fraud Office, deputy assistant secretary of state, George Kent. Hunter Biden’s former business associate and ABC white house reporter. Good morning America, ABC, the Washington Post, the New York Times, Ukrainian Law Enforcement, and the Obama State Department itself. They all raised this issue. We would prefer not to be talking about this. We would prefer not to be discussing this, but the house managers have placed this squarely at issue, so we must address it.
Bondi then gives some key info on Ukraine, Burisma, and the Bidens.
Here’s a quick run-down of her main points:
Joe Biden assigned to lead foreign policy in Ukraine in 2014. His focus — root out corruption.
Burisma is owned by oligarch Mykola Zlochevsky
February 2014 — Zlochevsky flees Ukraine in the wake of anti-corruption uprising by the people.
Ambassador Volker said that Burisma had a “very bad reputation as a company for corruption and money laundering.”
Corruption was so bad that George Kent intervened to prevent USAID from going to Burisma events including a contest for children where the prize was a camera.
In March 2014, The U.K. Serious Fraud Office opened a money-laundering investigation into Burisma and its owner Zlochevsky.
In April 2014, Hunter Biden joins the Burisma board with his business partner, Devon Archer.
Hunter Biden, Devon Archer, and Archer’s college roommate, Chris Heinz, stepson of John Kerry, started an investment firm together
According to records, on April 16, 2014, Devon Archer meets with VP Biden at the White House.
April 18, 2014, is the official date that Joe Biden quietly joins the Burisma board.
April 28, 2014, British authorities seize $23 million in British bank accounts connected to Zlochevsky.
News outlets worldwide now raise questions asking if Hunter Biden joining Burisma’s board is a conflict of interest for Joe Biden.
Chris Heinz was concerned about corruption and the geopolitical risk and optics and distances himself from Hunter Biden and Devon Archer’s appointments to Burisma. Heinz sent an email to senior state department officials about the issue.
Heinz ended his business relationships with Hunter Biden and Devon Archer citing their “lack of judgment” with regard to Burisma
ABC reporter asked Obama’s White House Press Secretary, Jay Carney, about it.
ABC REPORTER: Hunter Biden has now taken a position with the largest oil and gas holding company in Ukraine. Is there any concern about at least the appearance of a conflict there? The vice president’s son taking-
JAY CARNEY: I would refer you to the vice president’s office. I saw those reports. Hunter Biden and other members of the Biden family are obviously private citizens and where they work does not reflect an endorsement by the administration or by the vice president or president. But I would refer you to the vice president’s office.
Bondi continued:
May 14, 2014, WaPo ran a story on Hunter’s new job with Burisma saying, “The appointment of the vice president’s son to a Ukrainian oil board looks nepotistic at best, nefarious at worst.”
ABC notes that Hunter was also with VP Biden when he went to China then landed a big deal to create an investment fund in China to partner with the Chinese gov’t controlled bank of China hoping to raise $1.5 billion from them.
BONDI: In fact, every witness who was asked about Hunter Biden’s involvement with Burisma agreed there was a potential appearance of a conflict of interest. Multiple house Democrat witnesses, including those from the Department of State, the National Security Council, and others unanimously testified there was a potential appearance of a conflict of interest. These were their witnesses. How much money did Hunter Biden get for being on the board? Well, you start looking at this bank records. According to reports, between April, 2014 and October, 2015, Burisma paid more than $3.1 million to Devin Archer and Hunter Biden. That’s over the course of a year and a half. How do we know this? Some of Devin Archer’s bank records were disclosed during an unrelated federal criminal case, having nothing to do with Hunter Biden. These bank records show 17 months that Burisma wired two payments of $83,333, not just for one month, for two months, for three months, but for 17 months. According to Reuters, sources report that of the two payments of $83,333 each, one was for a Hunter Biden and one Devin Archer.
Bondi then explains just how significant this compensation was — it was more than board members for many of the U.S. Fortune 100 companies like Goldman Sachs, Comcast, Citigroup, despite having no experience. She then compares the $83K per month to the $54,000 annual average American family income at that time.
Bondi then notes that news agencies were asking questions about what specific duties Hunter Biden did on the board, other than attending board meetings “once or twice a year” in Europe. She then airs a clip of the ABC News interview with Hunter Biden where he didn’t point to any specific qualifications that he had to sit on the Burisma board and that he admits that he probably wouldn’t have been asked to be on the board if his last name was not Biden.
Bondi then goes back to the timeline.
January 16, 2015, British courts unfreeze Zlochevsky’s $23 million in assets.
Deputy Assistant Secretary Kent testified that it is suspected that the money was unfrozen because of a bribe
A letter from the office of the general prosecutor of Ukraine led to the unfreezing of the assets.
February 2015, Deputy Assistant Secretary George Kent voiced concerns about Hunter Biden’s status as a board member could be perceived as a conflict of interest with the Vice President.
Vice President Joe Biden pledges a loan guarantee for $1 billion to Ukraine conditional on rooting out corruption.
Meanwhile, the Ukraine General Prosecutor that sent the letter to unfreeze Zlochevsky’s assets was replaced with Viktor Shokin.
December 8, 2015, NYT published an article stating that the new Ukrainian General Prosecutor, Viktor Shokin, was investigating Zlochevsky and Burisma. “The credibility of the vice president’s anti-corruption message may have been undermined by the association of his son, Hunter Biden,” with Burisma and its owner, Zlochevsky.
January, 2016, at a meeting between the Obama administration and Ukrainian officials, Ukrainian press reports, “The US Department of State made it clear to the Ukrainian authorities that it was linking the $1 billion in loan guarantees to the dismissal of prosecutor general Victor Shokin.”
February 2, 2016, the Ukrainian prosecutor general obtains a court order to seize Zlochevsky’s assets.
February 4, 2016, a Kiev Post article says that Zlochevsky is, “suspected of committing a criminal offense of elicit enrichment.”
February 24, 2016, a FOIA request reveals that a D.C. consultant reached out to the State Department to request a meeting to discuss Burisma and specifically mentioned Hunter Biden. The email said that she “noted that two high profile citizens are affiliated with the company, including Hunter Biden as a board member” and that the consultant would, “like to talk with Under Secretary Of State Novelli about getting a better understanding of how the U.S. Came to the determination that the country is corrupt.”
March 29th, 2016, the Ukrainian parliament finally votes to fire the prosecutor general. This is the prosecutor general investigating the oligarch, owner of Burisma, on whose board Hunter Biden sat.
March 31, 2016, the prosecutor general is voted out, Vice President Biden announces that the U.S. will provide $335 million in security assistance to Ukraine, as well as $1 billion in loan guarantees.
May 2016, Ambassador Yovanovitch was nominated to be Ambassador in Ukraine. She was prepped by the Obama State Department to answer questions about Burisma.
July 2016, Ambassador Yavonovitch was confirmed as Ambassador to Ukraine.
September, 2016, a Ukrainian court cancels the oligarch Zlochevsky arrest warrant for lack of progress in the case.
Mid-January, 2017, Burisma announces that all legal proceedings against it and Zlochevsky have been closed.
In 2018, after leaving office, Joe Biden admits that he pressured Ukraine to fire Prosecutor General Shokin. The clip is played.
Bondi notes that what wasn’t said was that Hunter was being paid by Burisma.
April 2019, Hunter Biden finally leaves the Burisma board.
November, 2019, Hunter Biden signs an affidavit saying “he’s been unemployed and has no other monthly income since May, 2019.”
July 22nd, 2019, WaPo wrote that Shokin, “believes his ouster was because of his interest in the company,” referring to Burisma and “had he remained in his post, he would have questioned Hunter Biden.”
July 25th, 2019, President Trump has the now-famous call with Ukrainian President Zelensky.
Bondi then says that the Democrats didn’t give a clear picture of what happened despite mentioning Burisma and Hunter Biden 400 times in their opening statements.
BONDI: But here are those who did. The United Kingdom serious fraud unit, Deputy Assistant Secretary Of State, George Kent. Chris Heinz, the ABC White House reporter, ABC, Good Morning America, The Washington Post, The New York Times, Ukrainian law enforcement and the Obama State Department itself. They all thought there was cause to raise the issue about the Bidens and Burisma. Now the House managers might say without evidence that everything we just have said has been debunked. That the evidence points entirely and unequivocally in the other direction. That is a distraction. You’ve heard from the House managers, they do not believe that there was any concern to raise here, that all of this was baseless and all we are saying is that there was a basis to talk about this, to raise this issue, and that is enough. I yield my time.
That. Was. Spectacular.
Western Free Press published a thorough timeline of Burisma and the Biden-Ukraine scandal here.
And that was Bondi’s defense early yesterday. The rest of the defense team was spectacular. Her opening statements were vital, however, by kicking down the main argument that there was no reason to be suspicious of corruption in Ukraine.
President Trump’s defense is in very legal good hands.


clashdaily--2020-01-28--#Expose2020: Project Veritas Vids Show Bernie Staffers Openly Planning Violence And Bloodshed

How many of these radicals looking to topple our system and see blood in the streets will it take before this constitutes a pattern and not a few outliers ?
Plans by the extreme left to leverage a Bernie run into a political revolution to ‘ topple ’ our American system of government aren ’ t just being espoused by one or two crackpots .
We ’ re seeing a trend of Bernie Bro staffers who have a real fascination for the Totalitarianism of Soviet Russia and Mao ’ s China .
They see it as an upgrade worth fighting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at minimum but potentially leading to a full-scale revolution .
Some are enthusiastic about that endpoint , knowing that ’ s what it would take to snuff out the American Experiment in self-government .
Others are less sanguine about it , even if they see it as a likely outcome .
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They explicitly name Antifa as their activist allies and look fondly over to the Yellowjackets protesting in France .
They don ’ t seem to see @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of property owners… while campaigning for a man who owns three homes .
Here are some example quotes from the video , selected by the website from which the video came : Mason Baird , South Carolina Field Organizer , Sanders Campaign : “ I ’ ve Canvassed with Someone Who ’ s an Anarchist , and with Someone Who ’ s a Marxist/Leninist .
So , We Attract Radical , Truly Radical People in the Campaign…Obviously That ’ s Not Outward Facing.
” Mason Baird : “ A Lot of Those People @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are…Their Politics Fall Well Outside of the American Sort of Norm .
So , They ’ re Marxist-Leninists , They ’ re Anarchists , They ’ re These Types of Folks , and um , and They Have More of a Mind for Direct Action , for Engaging in Politics Outside of the Electoral System.
” Baird : “ A Lot of the Stories We ’ re Told in the United States About , You Know , the Gulags and the Persecution of the Kulaks and Things Like That are Exaggerated…We Certainly Don @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Straight Perspective on That Stuff Here in America.
” Baird : “ We Would Need a Federal Government and a Labor Movement That is Working Together to Strip Power Away from Capitalists and Preferably Directing That Violence Towards Property.
” Baird : “ It Would , it ’ s Gon na Take , You Know , it ’ s Gon na Take Militancy… Like a Militant Labor Movement That ’ s Willing to…Strike , and if Necessary , You Know , Just Destroy Property and Things Like That.
” Daniel Taylor , South @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ We Don ’ t Want to Scare People Off , So You Kinda Have to Feel it Out Before You Get into the Crazy Stuff…More , More Extreme Organizations and Stuff Like Antifa , You Know You Were Talking About Yellow Vests and All That ; But , You Know We ’ re Kinda Keeping That , Keeping That on the Back-Burner for Right Now.
” Daniel Taylor : “ It is Unfortunate That We Have to Make Plans for Extreme Action , But Like I Said , They ’ re Not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Even if Bernie is Elected.
” As you can see , with Bernie showing up as one of the Democratic frontrunners right now , if he is attracting violently anti-American radicals , this potentially poses an enormous threat to the Constitutional Republic we now enjoy .
Here are some other Project Veritas videos pulling the mask off of Bernie Bro staffers : • WATCH : Project Veritas Video Exposes Bernie ’ s Campaign Organizer As PRO-Gulag And PRO-Reeducation We ’ ve all seen the dishonest games the left have played with the power @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ 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 ?
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How many of these radicals looking to topple our system and see blood in the streets will it take before this constitutes a pattern and not a few outliers?
Plans by the extreme left to leverage a Bernie run into a political revolution to ‘topple’ our American system of government aren’t just being espoused by one or two crackpots.
We’re seeing a trend of Bernie Bro staffers who have a real fascination for the Totalitarianism of Soviet Russia and Mao’s China. They see it as an upgrade worth fighting for — with riots and property destruction at minimum but potentially leading to a full-scale revolution.
Some are enthusiastic about that endpoint, knowing that’s what it would take to snuff out the American Experiment in self-government. Others are less sanguine about it, even if they see it as a likely outcome.
They explicitly name Antifa as their activist allies and look fondly over to the Yellowjackets protesting in France.
They don’t seem to see the irony of explicitly demanding the abolition of property owners… while campaigning for a man who owns three homes.
Here are some example quotes from the video, selected by the website from which the video came:
Mason Baird, South Carolina Field Organizer, Sanders Campaign: “I’ve Canvassed with Someone Who’s an Anarchist, and with Someone Who’s a Marxist/Leninist. So, We Attract Radical, Truly Radical People in the Campaign…Obviously That’s Not Outward Facing.”
Mason Baird: “A Lot of Those People Who Do That Kind of Work, are…Their Politics Fall Well Outside of the American Sort of Norm. So, They’re Marxist-Leninists, They’re Anarchists, They’re These Types of Folks, and um, and They Have More of a Mind for Direct Action, for Engaging in Politics Outside of the Electoral System.”
Baird: “A Lot of the Stories We’re Told in the United States About, You Know, the Gulags and the Persecution of the Kulaks and Things Like That are Exaggerated…We Certainly Don’t Have, uh, a Straight Perspective on That Stuff Here in America.”
Baird: “We Would Need a Federal Government and a Labor Movement That is Working Together to Strip Power Away from Capitalists and Preferably Directing That Violence Towards Property.”
Baird: “It Would, it’s Gonna Take, You Know, it’s Gonna Take Militancy… Like a Militant Labor Movement That’s Willing to…Strike, and if Necessary, You Know, Just Destroy Property and Things Like That.”
Daniel Taylor, South Carolina Field Organizer, Sanders Campaign: “We Don’t Want to Scare People Off, So You Kinda Have to Feel it Out Before You Get into the Crazy Stuff…More, More Extreme Organizations and Stuff Like Antifa, You Know You Were Talking About Yellow Vests and All That; But, You Know We’re Kinda Keeping That, Keeping That on the Back-Burner for Right Now.”
Daniel Taylor: “It is Unfortunate That We Have to Make Plans for Extreme Action, But Like I Said, They’re Not Going to Give it to Us, Even if Bernie is Elected.”
As you can see, with Bernie showing up as one of the Democratic frontrunners right now, if he is attracting violently anti-American radicals, this potentially poses an enormous threat to the Constitutional Republic we now enjoy.
Here are some other Project Veritas videos pulling the mask off of Bernie Bro staffers:
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.
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clashdaily--2020-01-28--WATCH: Tom Cotton Shares MSG. Edmonds’ Story Of AMAZING Courage In A Nazi Prisoner Camp

When the saw they were losing the war , Nazi guards gave a fateful order which would have doomed every Jew in the camp… and Sgt .
Edmonds had a choice to make .
That choice made a hero out of him .
Those who love to revel in the perceived failings of Americans can only do so because they ’ ve become blinded to the amazing stores of the amazing stories of selfless sacrifice Americans have made in service of the greater good .
At 24 years of age , MSG Roddie Edmonds was the oldest of about 1300 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ northwest Germany .
The others looked up to him for leadership .
He was described as ‘ rock-steady ’ .
They had been held there for more than a month , with exactly the harsh treatment you might expect — minimal rations and forced marches .
But the men looked up to Edmonds .
Trending : WATCH : Trump Team Releases New Pro-America Video… Do You Love This Message ?
When the writing was on the wall , and the Germans knew the end was inevitable , the guards gave out a critical @ @ @ @ @ @ @ roll call , all Jewish Americans must assemble .
Only the Jews .
No one else .
All who disobey will be shot .
There was no misunderstanding why that order was given .
The guards were planning to kill the Jewish American prisoners and expecting the gentile Americans to rat them out to save their own skins .
More than 200 jewish American men in that camp had just heard the pronouncement of their death sentences and were well aware that their lives hung in the balance .
The Nazi guards had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ counted on encountering a devout Christian leader taking an amazing stand against the very guards who were planning to execute hundreds of prisoners the next morning just for being Jewish .
In five short minutes , Tom Cotton tells the story about Roddie Edmonds leaning upon his faith to stand boldly against the guards with a bold plan that forced the GUARDS to make the hard choice .
The story of Edmonds ’ s dangerous gamble , pushing all his chips onto the table , risking the lives of the many to save @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he died , he had already determined it would not be the death of a coward .
AMAZING : Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial Marked With Prayers From Jews AND Muslims ( Video )

When the saw they were losing the war, Nazi guards gave a fateful order which would have doomed every Jew in the camp… and Sgt. Edmonds had a choice to make. That choice made a hero out of him.
Those who love to revel in the perceived failings of Americans can only do so because they’ve become blinded to the amazing stores of the amazing stories of selfless sacrifice Americans have made in service of the greater good.
At 24 years of age, MSG Roddie Edmonds was the oldest of about 1300 Americans in a Nazi prison camp in northwest Germany. The others looked up to him for leadership. He was described as ‘rock-steady’.
They had been held there for more than a month, with exactly the harsh treatment you might expect — minimal rations and forced marches. But the men looked up to Edmonds.
When the writing was on the wall, and the Germans knew the end was inevitable, the guards gave out a critical order.
“Tomorrow morning, at roll call, all Jewish Americans must assemble. Only the Jews. No one else. All who disobey will be shot.
There was no misunderstanding why that order was given. The guards were planning to kill the Jewish American prisoners and expecting the gentile Americans to rat them out to save their own skins.
More than 200 jewish American men in that camp had just heard the pronouncement of their death sentences and were well aware that their lives hung in the balance.
The Nazi guards had underestimated Americans. They hadn’t counted on encountering a devout Christian leader taking an amazing stand against the very guards who were planning to execute hundreds of prisoners the next morning just for being Jewish.
In five short minutes, Tom Cotton tells the story about Roddie Edmonds leaning upon his faith to stand boldly against the guards with a bold plan that forced the GUARDS to make the hard choice.
The story of Edmonds’s dangerous gamble, pushing all his chips onto the table, risking the lives of the many to save the lives of the few. If he died, he had already determined it would not be the death of a coward.
Related…
AMAZING: Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial Marked With Prayers From Jews AND Muslims (Video)


clashdaily--2020-01-28--Not So Broke After All: Hunter Biden Agrees To Temporary Child Settlement With Baby Mama

Looks like that stripper baby-mama is getting a piece of that Burisma dough after all .
It ’ s been a wild ride for the Biden family these last few months .
Joe announced his presidential run .
Not long afterward , a phone call between Trump and President Zelenskyy kicked off an impeachment circus .
Right smack in the middle of that phone call was Trump asking a very specific question about corruption — was there any corrupt motive in Biden forcing the firing of a Ukrainian prosecutor ?
Trending : WATCH : Trump Team Releases New Pro-America Video… @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Dems love that question because it lets them push a bogus narrative about Trump trying to knee-cap a 2020 opponent… while they themselves try to kneecap Trump with an unjustified impeachment process .
( Irony noted . )
Biden isn ’ t liking it quite as much , since it ’ s unleashed a torrent of corruption charges , including the damning testimony brought forward by the Trump defense team on Monday .
Next , Hunter Biden lost a paternity suit where he claimed not to have fathered a stripper ’ s child @ @ @ @ @ @ @ support the kid , while crying ‘ poor ’ .
That ’ s a pretty bold lie , considering he lives in Beverly Hills , drives a Porsche , and has been discovered hiding out with his wife at the Waldorf .
But a judge finally got tired of his stalling tactics , and ordered him to produce his financials , or else face contempt of court .
Suddenly , the prodigal son isn ’ t quite so insolvent has he had claimed to be .
The 49-year-old son of Joe Biden was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this coming Wednesday to explain to a judge why he wasn ’ t handing over financial documents in the case .
But Hunter reached a last-minute temporary settlement out of court with ex-lover Lunden Alexis Roberts , with whom he has a 1-year-old child , according to papers filed in Independence County Circuit Court Monday .
He agreed to begin shelling out monthly child-support payments as well as payments retroactive to Nov. 1 , 2018 , to Roberts , the papers show .
The agreed-upon amount was not disclosed .
Court officials told @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was canceled , given the deal .
But Hunter still has to submit the required financial records to the court by March 1 , after which a final child-support figure will be set , the court documents show .
Source : Page 6 • Emails Tying Whistleblower To Obama White House Meeting On Burisma And Hunter Biden • Too Big To Fail : Hunter Biden ’ s Co. Got $ 130M Bailout While Dad Was VP… Is That News ?
• WATCH : Hunter Biden Admits He Got Cushy Jobs BECAUSE He Was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Court Docs Link Hunter Biden To ‘ Identity Theft ’ Of His Deceased Brother , Beau • Hunter Biden Suspected Of Smoking Crack In VIP Room Of DC Strip Club

Looks like that stripper baby-mama is getting a piece of that Burisma dough after all.
It’s been a wild ride for the Biden family these last few months.
Joe announced his presidential run. Not long afterward, a phone call between Trump and President Zelenskyy kicked off an impeachment circus.
Right smack in the middle of that phone call was Trump asking a very specific question about corruption — was there any corrupt motive in Biden forcing the firing of a Ukrainian prosecutor?
The Dems love that question because it lets them push a bogus narrative about Trump trying to knee-cap a 2020 opponent… while they themselves try to kneecap Trump with an unjustified impeachment process. (Irony noted.)
Biden isn’t liking it quite as much, since it’s unleashed a torrent of corruption charges, including the damning testimony brought forward by the Trump defense team on Monday.
Next, Hunter Biden lost a paternity suit where he claimed not to have fathered a stripper’s child. He’s been refusing to support the kid, while crying ‘poor’.
That’s a pretty bold lie, considering he lives in Beverly Hills, drives a Porsche, and has been discovered hiding out with his wife at the Waldorf.
But a judge finally got tired of his stalling tactics, and ordered him to produce his financials, or else face contempt of court.
Suddenly, the prodigal son isn’t quite so insolvent has he had claimed to be.
The 49-year-old son of Joe Biden was set to appear in an Arkansas court this coming Wednesday to explain to a judge why he wasn’t handing over financial documents in the case. But Hunter reached a last-minute temporary settlement out of court with ex-lover Lunden Alexis Roberts, with whom he has a 1-year-old child, according to papers filed in Independence County Circuit Court Monday. He agreed to begin shelling out monthly child-support payments as well as payments retroactive to Nov. 1, 2018, to Roberts, the papers show. The agreed-upon amount was not disclosed. Court officials told The Post that the planned Wednesday hearing was canceled, given the deal. But Hunter still has to submit the required financial records to the court by March 1, after which a final child-support figure will be set, the court documents show.
Source: Page 6
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clashdaily--2020-01-28--Why Is Adam Schiff Covering Up Michael Atkinson’s Testimony?

The bug-eyed bloviating barrister of Burbank , Rep. Adam Schiff has released the transcripts of all but one of the witnesses who testified before his secret house impeachment hearings .
The transcript Adam Schiff is covering up is the testimony provided by Intelligence Community Inspector General Michael Atkinson who sent along the whistleblower ’ s complaint and asked for it to be urgently addressed .
This transcript is clearly relevant to the impeachment hoax and should be released immediately .
So what is Schiff trying to cover up ?
“ The reason it hasn ’ t been released is it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
It is not helpful to the whistleblower , ” said Rep. John Ratcliffe , Texas Republican , who took part in the October interview with Mr. Atkinson .
“ It raises credibility issues about both of them.
” Members of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence who conducted the interview are barred from disclosing details .
But Republicans on the committee said the testimony should be heard at the president ’ s impeachment trial in the Senate .
Trending : WATCH : Trump Team Releases New Pro-America Video… Do You Love @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Atkinson ’ s briefing for House lawmakers covered the origins of the whistleblower complaint that led to the two articles of impeachment .
Mr. Trump ’ s supporters charge that the whistleblower was part of a scheme to take down the president and that the complaint was coordinated by Mr. Schiff , chairman of the intelligence committee and the lead House impeachment manager prosecuting the case .
Mr. Schiff denies he had contact with the whistleblower , but it was later revealed that his staff met with the whistleblower before the complaint was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ closed-door committee session remains a focus of House Republicans with knowledge of the interview .
Mr. Ratcliffe said they have demanded the release of a transcript of the interview , especially because Mr. Atkinson identified other fact witnesses .
“ It addresses the issue about contacts between Schiff , his staff and the whistleblower , and what the inspector general knows about that .
So those are material facts that should be talked about , but Adam Schiff has prevented that , ” Mr. Ratcliffe told The Washington Times .
Back in November @ @ @ @ @ @ @ investigative reporter Paul Sperry and said something similar to what he said to the Washington Times : “ Contrary to what has been said , ” the official said , “ the chairman does not have the ability unilaterally to classify or declassify [ an intelligence committee ] transcript.
” Mr. Ratcliffe said that whatever Mr. Schiff wants to call it — a deposition or a transcribed interview — the information is important for the American people to see .
“ His testimony was noticed three days after the impeachment inquiry was announced @ @ @ @ @ @ @ questions and the IG ’ s answers under oath … same as with the impeachment inquiry interviews and depositions , ” Mr. Ratcliffe said .
Perhaps the reason Schiff is holding back has something to do with this Sperry report : It doesn ’ t matter , Adam Schiff is hiding something , Chuck Schumer keeps talking about a cover-up , why isn ’ t he demanding that Adam Schiff stop covering up Michael Atkinson ’ s Testimony ?
And why is the media and the GOP letting Schiff get away with it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The Lid blog here and has been reprinted with permission .

By: Jeff Dunetz
Clash Daily Guest Contributor
The bug-eyed bloviating barrister of Burbank, Rep. Adam Schiff has released the transcripts of all but one of the witnesses who testified before his secret house impeachment hearings. The transcript Adam Schiff is covering up is the testimony provided by Intelligence Community Inspector General Michael Atkinson who sent along the whistleblower’s complaint and asked for it to be urgently addressed. This transcript is clearly relevant to the impeachment hoax and should be released immediately. So what is Schiff trying to cover up?
Per the Washington Times
“The reason it hasn’t been released is it’s not helpful to Adam Schiff. It is not helpful to the whistleblower,” said Rep. John Ratcliffe, Texas Republican, who took part in the October interview with Mr. Atkinson. “It raises credibility issues about both of them.” Members of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence who conducted the interview are barred from disclosing details. But Republicans on the committee said the testimony should be heard at the president’s impeachment trial in the Senate. (…)Mr. Atkinson’s briefing for House lawmakers covered the origins of the whistleblower complaint that led to the two articles of impeachment. Mr. Trump’s supporters charge that the whistleblower was part of a scheme to take down the president and that the complaint was coordinated by Mr. Schiff, chairman of the intelligence committee and the lead House impeachment manager prosecuting the case. Mr. Schiff denies he had contact with the whistleblower, but it was later revealed that his staff met with the whistleblower before the complaint was filed with Mr. Atkinson. (…) But the closed-door committee session remains a focus of House Republicans with knowledge of the interview. Mr. Ratcliffe said they have demanded the release of a transcript of the interview, especially because Mr. Atkinson identified other fact witnesses. “It addresses the issue about contacts between Schiff, his staff and the whistleblower, and what the inspector general knows about that. So those are material facts that should be talked about, but Adam Schiff has prevented that,” Mr. Ratcliffe told The Washington Times.
Back in November Rep. Ratcliff had a twitter conversation with investigative reporter Paul Sperry and said something similar to what he said to the Washington Times:
I know why @paulsperry_ It’s because I asked IG Atkinson about his “investigation” into the contacts between Schiff’s staff and the person who later became the whistleblower. The transcript is classified “secret” so Schiff can prevent you from seeing the answers to my questions — John Ratcliffe (@RepRatcliffe) November 30, 2019
“Contrary to what has been said,” the official said, “the chairman does not have the ability unilaterally to classify or declassify [an intelligence committee] transcript.” Mr. Ratcliffe said that whatever Mr. Schiff wants to call it — a deposition or a transcribed interview — the information is important for the American people to see. “His testimony was noticed three days after the impeachment inquiry was announced. There is a 179-page transcript of questions and the IG’s answers under oath … same as with the impeachment inquiry interviews and depositions,” Mr. Ratcliffe said.
Perhaps the reason Schiff is holding back has something to do with this Sperry report:
BREAKING: Whistleblower Was Overheard in 2017 Plotting With Schiff Ally About Need to Remove Trumphttps://t.co/huxDEwPQBm — Paul Sperry (@paulsperry_) January 23, 2020
It doesn’t matter, Adam Schiff is hiding something, Chuck Schumer keeps talking about a cover-up, why isn’t he demanding that Adam Schiff stop covering up Michael Atkinson’s Testimony? And why is the media and the GOP letting Schiff get away with it?
This article was first published on The Lid blog here and has been reprinted with permission.


clashdaily--2020-01-28--Cognitive Distortions: Part 1

Cognitive Distortions: Part 1

Have you ever had a friend who you have not talked to in a while , perhaps you have called your friend , but s/he has not called you back ?
After days , perhaps weeks , of not connecting or receiving a returned phone call , you start to feel as though that friend is mad at you or that perhaps you have done something wrong ?
Thinking errors are defined by irrational or disproportionate interpretations of experiences that negatively influence our perceptions .
Negative self-talk may impact your self-esteem , self-image , cause depression , anxiety , and/or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ most important organ in the body , responsible for everything from the way you coordinate movement to the way you think .
Therefore , your mental health is just as important to treat as any other medical concerns because your mental health can directly impact your physical health , such as high blood pressure , nausea , and fatigue .
It is important to rule out physical conditions when evaluating psychological well-being , moreover , it is helpful to remember that emotional or mental distress may negatively influence your physical health as well @ @ @ @ @ @ @ linked , allowing the mind and the body to work together to coordinate different functions , such as speaking and nonverbal communication .
Since they are intimately connected with one another , it comes as no surprise that the body influences the mind and the mind influences the body .
When you improve your mental health , you may inevitably improve your overall health .
Thinking errors can be referred to as cognitive distortions or as Aaron T. Beck labeled as negative schemas .
These flaws in thinking patterns often lead to depression @ @ @ @ @ @ @ self-loathing .
Let ’ s spend some time exploring ten common thinking errors , known as cognitive distortions : Trending : WATCH : Trump Team Releases New Pro-America Video… Do You Love This Message ?
Mental filtering means filtering out the positives of a situation and applying a negative filter to experiences .
This thinking error rules out the positive experiences and highlights the negative experiences .
In order to overcome this , practice mindfulness by identifying positive aspects of a situation , every situation has one .
Jumping to conclusions is a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ irrational assumptions about circumstances without supporting evidence that the irrational thought it true .
Similar to the example regarding a friend who has not returned your call , and suddenly you make the assumption that you have done something wrong , yet you do not know what that could be because you have no supporting evidence of a violation .
Personalization involves thinking errors that cause you to become the victim .
Personalization appoints blame and responsibility for outcomes , even when you are not responsible for the circumstances .
Taking responsibility is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ blame is unhealthy and a heavy weight to bear .
Ask yourself what part you played , if any , and if there is anything you could do differently next time .
Black and White thinking is a cognitive distortion that includes all-or-nothing thinking .
This thinking leaves zero room for a middle ground , therefore , things are right or wrong , good or bad , thus disallowing yourself to change your viewpoint .
Challenge yourself to see things from a different point of view and a different perspective .
This allows @ @ @ @ @ @ @ unbiased manner .
Catastrophizing is caused by believing that the worst possible outcome will come true .
This thinking error creates mountains out of molehills .
To overcome this cognitive distortion , explore the best possible outcome of the situation , the worst possible outcome , and the likely outcome .
Use supporting evidence to establish your conclusion .
Regardless of your decision , remain solution-focused to solve the problem you are facing .
Mindful discipline can help facilitate changes in your thinking patterns .
These patterns took time and practice , therefore @ @ @ @ @ @ @ practice .
Follow up with this article next month to explore the other five cognitive distortions and how to overcome them .
Quote : Your body hears everything that your mind says – Naomi Judd

Have you ever had a friend who you have not talked to in a while, perhaps you have called your friend, but s/he has not called you back? After days, perhaps weeks, of not connecting or receiving a returned phone call, you start to feel as though that friend is mad at you or that perhaps you have done something wrong?
Thinking errors are defined by irrational or disproportionate interpretations of experiences that negatively influence our perceptions. Negative self-talk may impact your self-esteem, self-image, cause depression, anxiety, and/or self-loathing. Your brain is arguably the most important organ in the body, responsible for everything from the way you coordinate movement to the way you think. Therefore, your mental health is just as important to treat as any other medical concerns because your mental health can directly impact your physical health, such as high blood pressure, nausea, and fatigue. It is important to rule out physical conditions when evaluating psychological well-being, moreover, it is helpful to remember that emotional or mental distress may negatively influence your physical health as well.
Your mind and your body are linked, allowing the mind and the body to work together to coordinate different functions, such as speaking and nonverbal communication. Since they are intimately connected with one another, it comes as no surprise that the body influences the mind and the mind influences the body. When you improve your mental health, you may inevitably improve your overall health.
Thinking errors can be referred to as cognitive distortions or as Aaron T. Beck labeled as negative schemas. These flaws in thinking patterns often lead to depression, anxiety, poor self-image, or self-loathing. Let’s spend some time exploring ten common thinking errors, known as cognitive distortions:
Mental filtering means filtering out the positives of a situation and applying a negative filter to experiences. This thinking error rules out the positive experiences and highlights the negative experiences. In order to overcome this, practice mindfulness by identifying positive aspects of a situation, every situation has one.
Jumping to conclusions is a cognitive distortion by which a person makes irrational assumptions about circumstances without supporting evidence that the irrational thought it true. Similar to the example regarding a friend who has not returned your call, and suddenly you make the assumption that you have done something wrong, yet you do not know what that could be because you have no supporting evidence of a violation.
Personalization involves thinking errors that cause you to become the victim. Personalization appoints blame and responsibility for outcomes, even when you are not responsible for the circumstances. Taking responsibility is indeed admirable, however, inappropriately assuming blame is unhealthy and a heavy weight to bear. Ask yourself what part you played, if any, and if there is anything you could do differently next time.
Black and White thinking is a cognitive distortion that includes all-or-nothing thinking. This thinking leaves zero room for a middle ground, therefore, things are right or wrong, good or bad, thus disallowing yourself to change your viewpoint. Challenge yourself to see things from a different point of view and a different perspective. This allows you to view circumstances objectively in an unbiased manner.
Catastrophizing is caused by believing that the worst possible outcome will come true. This thinking error creates mountains out of molehills. To overcome this cognitive distortion, explore the best possible outcome of the situation, the worst possible outcome, and the likely outcome. Use supporting evidence to establish your conclusion. Regardless of your decision, remain solution-focused to solve the problem you are facing.
Mindful discipline can help facilitate changes in your thinking patterns. These patterns took time and practice, therefore, reversing them will take time and practice. Follow up with this article next month to explore the other five cognitive distortions and how to overcome them.
Quote: Your body hears everything that your mind says – Naomi Judd


clashdaily--2020-01-29--Congrats, Don! CNN’s Don Lemon Isn’t Just Featured In A Meme, But Also A Trump 2020 Ad

Why did Don Lemon give his hasty non-apology apology for that viral clip ?
Someone on the left probably realized his clip could be another ‘ basket of deplorables ’ moment to unite the right .
The clip from late on Saturday got little attention until a CNN staffer RE-TWEETED it on Monday .
Then the President retweeted it , and it went viral .
That was the clip where Rick Wilson made a weak joke about Trump and the ‘ credulous boomer rubes ’ who support him against the costal elites resulted in Don Lemon nearly wetting himself with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
He has since been shamed into giving an ‘ apology ’ , which ClashDaily covered here Trending : Dear MAGA Peeps : Here Is Your Daily Reminder That CNN Absolutely HATES You ( Video ) The RNC wasted no time turning that into a political ad : “ CNN anchor Don Lemon , The New York Times ’ Wajahat Ali and winless carnival barker and scam PAC artist Rick Wilson let everyday Americans know what the establishment thinks about them : President Trump ’ s supporters are just a bunch of illiterate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ derision , ” RNC Spokesman Steve Guest told The Daily Wire in a statement .
“ In a matter of seconds , CNN summed up the elite left ’ s disdain for half of America.
” Guest added , “ Reminder for voters : As Joe Biden , Michael Bloomberg , Elizabeth Warren , Pete Buttigieg and Bernie Sanders campaign across the South for your vote , Lemon , Ali , and Wilson just summarized what these candidates really think of you as they shake your hand and pose for selfies.
” Source @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and contempt of other people was , of course , ridiculed .
And does he think we forgot : Or this one : Sorry , Don Lemon .
The gig is up .
You ’ re a chump , and we all know it .
And now , your contempt and arrogance will be filling the coffers of the RNC .
Keep up that ‘ good work ’ .
The RNC is always looking for good material .

Why did Don Lemon give his hasty non-apology apology for that viral clip? Someone on the left probably realized his clip could be another ‘basket of deplorables’ moment to unite the right.
The clip from late on Saturday got little attention until a CNN staffer RE-TWEETED it on Monday. Then the President retweeted it, and it went viral.
That was the clip where Rick Wilson made a weak joke about Trump and the ‘credulous boomer rubes’ who support him against the costal elites resulted in Don Lemon nearly wetting himself with laughter in the middle of a segment.
He has since been shamed into giving an ‘apology’, which ClashDaily covered here
The RNC wasted no time turning that into a political ad:
“CNN anchor Don Lemon, The New York Times’ Wajahat Ali and winless carnival barker and scam PAC artist Rick Wilson let everyday Americans know what the establishment thinks about them: President Trump’s supporters are just a bunch of illiterate idiots deserving of the elites’ smug derision,” RNC Spokesman Steve Guest told The Daily Wire in a statement. “In a matter of seconds, CNN summed up the elite left’s disdain for half of America.” Guest added, “Reminder for voters: As Joe Biden, Michael Bloomberg, Elizabeth Warren, Pete Buttigieg and Bernie Sanders campaign across the South for your vote, Lemon, Ali, and Wilson just summarized what these candidates really think of you as they shake your hand and pose for selfies.”
Source: DailyWire
Don Lemon’s arrogance and contempt of other people was, of course, ridiculed.
This video is so great because 1. Don Lemon is lecturing us on respecting people 2. The same "intellectually elite" Don Lemon who thinks @realDonaldTrump voters are idiots who can't read doesn't know that "disrespect" is in fact a word pic.twitter.com/cSxz4XLHNm — Jessica Fletcher (@heckyessica) January 29, 2020
And does he think we forgot:
My favorite Don Lemon clip will always be his serious question to an expert wondering if flight MH370 disappeared into a "black hole" or "Bermuda triangle" These CNN morons are lecturing anyone about geography or science? Spare me. https://t.co/yzECROpQ3X pic.twitter.com/fmprn3du9b — Ryan Maue (@RyanMaue) January 28, 2020
Or this one:
Don Lemon says those who kidnapped and tortured a disabled person while yelling “f*** Trump” “not evil, but had poor home-training.” pic.twitter.com/GDwGL7g52h — Jessica Fletcher (@heckyessica) January 29, 2020
Sorry, Don Lemon. The gig is up. You’re a chump, and we all know it.
And now, your contempt and arrogance will be filling the coffers of the RNC.
Keep up that ‘good work’. The RNC is always looking for good material.


clashdaily--2020-01-29--WATCH: Hillary Says That She Has ‘The Urge’ To Take On Trump In 2020

Could we see a 2016 rematch after all ?
Failed Presidential candidate Hillary Clinton hasn ’ t exactly been quiet since losing the election in 2016 .
She ’ s been vocal in her opposition of President Trump and despite her rather late concession speech , she ’ s been a poster-girl for the # Resist movement .
She ’ s written a book about her election loss blaming everyone but herself for it , has toured around on speaking tours that no one attended , and is now the subject of a four-hour docu-series that will air on Hulu @ @ @ @ @ @ @ promote the documentary , Hillary was asked , “ I know you ’ re not running for president , but do you ever feel the urge to think : “ I could beat Donald Trump if I were running.
” Her response was that she did feel that urge .
Over the years , she ’ s hinted that she just might run again .
Trending : Dear MAGA Peeps : Here Is Your Daily Reminder That CNN Absolutely HATES You ( Video ) This time , however , she insisted that she @ @ @ @ @ @ @ now and whoever it was that will finally become the Democratic nominee .
She said , “ Yeah .
I certainly feel the urge because I feel like the 2016 election was really an odd time and outcome… But I ’ m going to support the people who are running now and do everything I can to help elect the Democratic nominee.
” This follows what she tweeted after one of the comments she made in the documentary about Bernie Sanders was made public .
Hillary said , “ He was in Congress @ @ @ @ @ @ @ support him .
Nobody likes him , nobody wants to work with him , he got nothing done .
He was a career politician .
It ’ s all just baloney and I feel so bad that people got sucked into it .
I will say , however , that it ’ s not only him , it ’ s the culture around him .
It ’ s his leadership team .
It ’ s his prominent supporters .
It ’ s his online Bernie Bros and their relentless attacks on lots of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ When people started weighing in , Hillary joked about it tweeting , “ I thought everyone wanted my authentic , unvarnished views !
But to be serious , the number one priority for our country and world is retiring Trump , and , as I always have , I will do whatever I can to support our nominee.
” So , maybe she isn ’ t running again… but then again , she hasn ’ t committed to supporting any candidate .
And you never can tell with Hillary .
Perhaps she ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ keeps leading in the polls to take him out again .
Because that would be a very “ Crooked Hillary ” thing to do .

Could we see a 2016 rematch after all?
Failed Presidential candidate Hillary Clinton hasn’t exactly been quiet since losing the election in 2016. She’s been vocal in her opposition of President Trump and despite her rather late concession speech, she’s been a poster-girl for the #Resist movement. She’s written a book about her election loss blaming everyone but herself for it, has toured around on speaking tours that no one attended, and is now the subject of a four-hour docu-series that will air on Hulu.
In an interview with Variety to promote the documentary, Hillary was asked, “I know you’re not running for president, but do you ever feel the urge to think: “I could beat Donald Trump if I were running.” Her response was that she did feel that urge.
Over the years, she’s hinted that she just might run again.
This time, however, she insisted that she was going to support who is running now and whoever it was that will finally become the Democratic nominee.
She said, “Yeah. I certainly feel the urge because I feel like the 2016 election was really an odd time and outcome… But I’m going to support the people who are running now and do everything I can to help elect the Democratic nominee.”
Q: Do you ever feel the urge to run? HILLARY: “Yeah. I certainly feel the urge because I feel like the 2016 election was really an odd time and outcome… But I’m going to support the people who are running now and do everything I can to help elect the Democratic nominee.” pic.twitter.com/zvS7jnpONp — ALX ?? (@alx) January 28, 2020
This follows what she tweeted after one of the comments she made in the documentary about Bernie Sanders was made public.
Hillary said, “He was in Congress for years. He had one senator support him. Nobody likes him, nobody wants to work with him, he got nothing done. He was a career politician. It’s all just baloney and I feel so bad that people got sucked into it. I will say, however, that it’s not only him, it’s the culture around him. It’s his leadership team. It’s his prominent supporters. It’s his online Bernie Bros and their relentless attacks on lots of his competitors, particularly the women.”
When people started weighing in, Hillary joked about it tweeting, “I thought everyone wanted my authentic, unvarnished views! But to be serious, the number one priority for our country and world is retiring Trump, and, as I always have, I will do whatever I can to support our nominee.”
I thought everyone wanted my authentic, unvarnished views! But to be serious, the number one priority for our country and world is retiring Trump, and, as I always have, I will do whatever I can to support our nominee. — Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) January 22, 2020
She’s so awful.
So, maybe she isn’t running again… but then again, she hasn’t committed to supporting any candidate. And you never can tell with Hillary.
Perhaps she’s just waiting to see if Bernie keeps leading in the polls to take him out again. Because that would be a very “Crooked Hillary” thing to do.


clashdaily--2020-01-29--Deflecting Don: Lemon Addresses The Viral Clip That Shows Him Laughing At Mockery Of Trump Supporter

Deflecting Don: Lemon Addresses The Viral Clip That Shows Him Laughing At Mockery Of Trump Supporters — No Apology

Well , Don screwed up badly enough that the brass got embarrassed .
So he was obligated to give his half-assed apology .
Do you buy it ?
Yesterday , the internet lit up when Don Lemon laughed his fool head off in a weirdly exaggerated way after the dufus who ran Jeb !
’ s failed campaign made some lame joke about Trump being too dumb to find Ukraine on a map , even if it were labeled with the letter U and the image of a crane .
Ha !
Get it ?
Cuz he ’ s dumb @ @ @ @ @ @ @ horse for a minute or two after that with such wit and wisdom as denouncing the ‘ boomer rubes ’ that vote for Trump , or the other guest chiming in that his supporters don ’ t like books or learning or maps .
Gee , have we *ever* heard any of these excuses before ?
Trending : Dear MAGA Peeps : Here Is Your Daily Reminder That CNN Absolutely HATES You ( Video ) “ I didn ’ t catch everything that was said.
” First , cracking up like an idiot @ @ @ @ @ @ @ professionalism that should be expected of someone pulling down 7 or 8 figures .
Then again , it isn ’ t like anyone is watching .
More people probably saw this on viral clips than actually watched it live .
It ’ s pretty clear you got called out for ‘ saying the quiet part out loud ’ .
Someone who floated the possibility of a Black Hole being responsible for a missing airliner should take a pass on criticizing the intelligence of other people .
What are the chances of him actually @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , since Zucker didn ’ t pay a price for the Project Veritas expose , probably nothing .
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Well, Don screwed up badly enough that the brass got embarrassed. So he was obligated to give his half-assed apology. Do you buy it?
Yesterday, the internet lit up when Don Lemon laughed his fool head off in a weirdly exaggerated way after the dufus who ran Jeb!’s failed campaign made some lame joke about Trump being too dumb to find Ukraine on a map, even if it were labeled with the letter U and the image of a crane. Ha! Get it? Cuz he’s dumb! The segment kept beating that dead horse for a minute or two after that with such wit and wisdom as denouncing the ‘boomer rubes’ that vote for Trump, or the other guest chiming in that his supporters don’t like books or learning or maps.
Gee, have we *ever* heard any of these excuses before?
#BREAKING: @DonLemon addressing the now-viral Saturday @CNNTonight segment mocking and showing such venom toward Trump supporters. Not surprisingly, Lemon deflected: "I don't believe in belittling people….In the moment…I didn't catch everything that was said." pic.twitter.com/oI4eNz7rkR — Curtis Houck (@CurtisHouck) January 29, 2020
“I didn’t catch everything that was said.”
“I don’t believe in belittling people.”
First, cracking up like an idiot on air is NOT the kind of professionalism that should be expected of someone pulling down 7 or 8 figures. Then again, it isn’t like anyone is watching. More people probably saw this on viral clips than actually watched it live.
It’s pretty clear you got called out for ‘saying the quiet part out loud’.
Someone who floated the possibility of a Black Hole being responsible for a missing airliner should take a pass on criticizing the intelligence of other people.
Forever.
Video: @DonLemon just made things worse. During a Trump-bashing segment with @WashingtonPost‘s Carol Leonnig and Phillip Rucker about their book, Lemon said this about journalists -> “We’re not perfect. When we get it wrong, we say we got it wrong. We apologize and we move on.” pic.twitter.com/TFxN6hybXx — Curtis Houck (@CurtisHouck) January 29, 2020
What are the chances of him actually paying a price for this?
Well, since Zucker didn’t pay a price for the Project Veritas expose, probably nothing.
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clashdaily--2020-01-29--The F-35 Needs A Warranty

The F-35 Needs A Warranty

Cars are expensive , and not just to purchase .
Even if you own your car outright , it costs thousands each year in taxes , license fees and , most expensively , repairs .
Car dealers make more money through their service and parts departments than they do selling new vehicles .
Now imagine that you had to keep the same car for years , even decades , and couldn ’ t trade it in on a new model .
Think of what the repair bills would be in the later years .
Lockheed Martin has certainly thought about @ @ @ @ @ @ @ contractor manufactures weapon systems for the U.S. military .
But perhaps as important , it maintains those weapon systems and repairs them when they break down .
That is proving to be especially financially rewarding when it comes to the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter .
Lockheed recently inked a $ 1.9 billion deal to “ sustain and support the worldwide fleet of F-35 Lightning II stealth fighters in 2020 , ” as Garrett Reim writes in Flight Global .
“ To meet the needs of the growing F-35 fleet , the contract funds @ @ @ @ @ @ @ depot maintenance , pilot and maintainer training , and sustainment engineering efforts.
” Trending : WATCH : Ted Cruz Lights Up Reporter For Suggesting His Young Kids Should Be In Prison The deal included an agreement to service future , as well as existing , F-35s .
Selling this high-tech warranty seems like a great way for Lockheed to make plenty of money , but it doesn ’ t seem like such a great deal for taxpayers .
For example , Lockheed is certain to have plenty of work to do .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” of just 65 percent , far below the 80 percent that would be considered minimally acceptable .
Both the contractor and military leaders insist they can get that reliability number up in the years ahead .
We ’ ll see .
The F-35 was sold as a jet that could do it all : perform missions for three services , project American might around the world , and protect soldiers in combat .
But so far , by trying to do everything well , it ’ s proven unable to do anything @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , not stealthy enough , and its weapons systems don ’ t fire accurately .
Meanwhile , taxpayers have already purchased hundreds of F-35s , although the jet has always been over budget and underperforming .
More are on the way .
Last year , the Pentagon agreed to purchase 478 more F-35s , a deal that will cost Americans $ 34 billion ( just for the planes ) in the years ahead .
It ’ s no surprise this deal may make military leaders nervous .
“ The cost of sustaining the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ leaders across the Defense Department , from F-35 joint program executive officer Vice Adm. Mat Winter to Ellen Lord , the Pentagon ’ s undersecretary of defense for acquisition and sustainment , ” Military Times reported two years ago .
“ Right now , we can ’ t afford the sustainment costs we have on the F-35 .
And we ’ re committed to changing that , ” Lord said at the time .
That promise to cut costs remains unfilled .
It still costs about $ 35,000 per hour to fly an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reduce to $ 25,000 in five years .
Again , we ’ ll see .
In the future , it ’ s not clear that the federal government will be able to spend this much on a single weapon platform .
The Congressional Budget Office estimates that by 2029 interest on money we ’ ve already borrowed could total almost $ 1 trillion .
The country needs a reliable weapon at a price we can actually afford .
Luckily , there ’ s an answer already in the skies .
The F-15 is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ deploys when it needs to project force around the world .
Meanwhile , the F-35 is being used to destroy piles of enemy small arms ; a job that could be accomplished by smaller , less expensive aircraft .
The Air Force is interested in buying more of the latest version , the F-15X , and it should do so .
These more effective , less expensive jets may be crucial to national defense while the Pentagon struggles to even get the F-35 into the air .
Taxpayers are buying what is effectively @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an expensive one at that ) .
But the F-15 may prove to be the real insurance policy , by handling the missions the F-35 can ’ t .

Cars are expensive, and not just to purchase. Even if you own your car outright, it costs thousands each year in taxes, license fees and, most expensively, repairs. Car dealers make more money through their service and parts departments than they do selling new vehicles.
Now imagine that you had to keep the same car for years, even decades, and couldn’t trade it in on a new model. Think of what the repair bills would be in the later years.
Lockheed Martin has certainly thought about something similar to that. The defense contractor manufactures weapon systems for the U.S. military. But perhaps as important, it maintains those weapon systems and repairs them when they break down. That is proving to be especially financially rewarding when it comes to the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter.
Lockheed recently inked a $1.9 billion deal to “sustain and support the worldwide fleet of F-35 Lightning II stealth fighters in 2020,” as Garrett Reim writes in Flight Global. “To meet the needs of the growing F-35 fleet, the contract funds hiring industry sustainment experts for base and depot maintenance, pilot and maintainer training, and sustainment engineering efforts.”
The deal included an agreement to service future, as well as existing, F-35s. Selling this high-tech warranty seems like a great way for Lockheed to make plenty of money, but it doesn’t seem like such a great deal for taxpayers.
For example, Lockheed is certain to have plenty of work to do. The F-35 currently a “mission capable rate” of just 65 percent, far below the 80 percent that would be considered minimally acceptable. Both the contractor and military leaders insist they can get that reliability number up in the years ahead. We’ll see.
The F-35 was sold as a jet that could do it all: perform missions for three services, project American might around the world, and protect soldiers in combat. But so far, by trying to do everything well, it’s proven unable to do anything well. It’s too heavy, not stealthy enough, and its weapons systems don’t fire accurately.
Meanwhile, taxpayers have already purchased hundreds of F-35s, although the jet has always been over budget and underperforming. More are on the way. Last year, the Pentagon agreed to purchase 478 more F-35s, a deal that will cost Americans $34 billion (just for the planes) in the years ahead.
It’s no surprise this deal may make military leaders nervous. “The cost of sustaining the F-35 has been a growing concern for leaders across the Defense Department, from F-35 joint program executive officer Vice Adm. Mat Winter to Ellen Lord, the Pentagon’s undersecretary of defense for acquisition and sustainment,” Military Times reported two years ago. “Right now, we can’t afford the sustainment costs we have on the F-35. And we’re committed to changing that,” Lord said at the time. That promise to cut costs remains unfilled. It still costs about $35,000 per hour to fly an F-35, a price Lockheed promises to reduce to $25,000 in five years. Again, we’ll see.
In the future, it’s not clear that the federal government will be able to spend this much on a single weapon platform. The Congressional Budget Office estimates that by 2029 interest on money we’ve already borrowed could total almost $1 trillion. The country needs a reliable weapon at a price we can actually afford.
Luckily, there’s an answer already in the skies. The F-15 is a successful weapon that the Air Force deploys when it needs to project force around the world. Meanwhile, the F-35 is being used to destroy piles of enemy small arms; a job that could be accomplished by smaller, less expensive aircraft.
The Air Force is interested in buying more of the latest version, the F-15X, and it should do so. These more effective, less expensive jets may be crucial to national defense while the Pentagon struggles to even get the F-35 into the air.
Taxpayers are buying what is effectively a warranty on the F-35 (and an expensive one at that). But the F-15 may prove to be the real insurance policy, by handling the missions the F-35 can’t.


clashdaily--2020-01-29--LMAO: This News Truck At The Trump Rally Perfectly Sums Up 2020 (Video)

The open hostility between Trump and the Democrat Media isn ’ t showing any signs of slowing .
But who ’ s winning ?
This clip says it all .
Trump has had a love-hate relationship with the media .
For years , he ’ s been a media darling , because he ’ s always been a natural showman .
He ’ s always been good for a soundbite .
He ’ s was a go-to guy for commercials , especially for burgers or pizza .
Then , when he announced his candidacy , the media thought it was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ up and give him all kinds of attention .
That way , the unserious candidate sucks up all the attention while the ‘ real ’ Republican candidates like Ted Cruz , Marco Rubio and the rest get starved out .
Trending : Dear MAGA Peeps : Here Is Your Daily Reminder That CNN Absolutely HATES You ( Video ) He ’ s a fricken Reality TV star and billionaire playboy .
Who could honestly take this guy seriously , they thought .
This had the added bonus of giving them an excuse to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Then Trump won the nomination… and suddenly , their little joke wasn ’ t funny anymore .
He was the enemy and they threw everything they could at him .
We watched them all cry when he won .
And Trump did the unthinkable .
Instead of kissing the ring ( and their asses ) like Republicans before him , Trump treated them with the contempt they deserved .
And the fight has been out in the open ever since .
But every attempt the Media ( D ) has made to take @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in their face .
The Russia Collusion conspiracy they were handing out Pulitzers for ?
Mueller came up empty .
Financial ‘ experts ’ promised doom and gloom under Trump , but the US economy has been the envy of the world .
The impeachment circus was supposed to take down Trump , but his approval is better than ever… crowds in New Jersy are camping out for more than a day in advance in freaking January just to see him .
And this video clip taken in this week ’ s New @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for how that battle between Trump and the media is going .

The open hostility between Trump and the Democrat Media isn’t showing any signs of slowing. But who’s winning? This clip says it all.
Trump has had a love-hate relationship with the media.
For years, he’s been a media darling, because he’s always been a natural showman. He’s always been good for a soundbite. He’s was a go-to guy for commercials, especially for burgers or pizza.
Then, when he announced his candidacy, the media thought it was hilarious. They could prop this guy up and give him all kinds of attention. That way, the unserious candidate sucks up all the attention while the ‘real’ Republican candidates like Ted Cruz, Marco Rubio and the rest get starved out.
He’s a fricken Reality TV star and billionaire playboy. Who could honestly take this guy seriously, they thought.
This had the added bonus of giving them an excuse to cash in on the Trump-related ratings.
Then Trump won the nomination… and suddenly, their little joke wasn’t funny anymore. He was the enemy and they threw everything they could at him.
We watched them all cry when he won. And Trump did the unthinkable. Instead of kissing the ring (and their asses) like Republicans before him, Trump treated them with the contempt they deserved.
‘You Are Fake News’
And the fight has been out in the open ever since.
But every attempt the Media (D) has made to take down this Republican President has blown up in their face. The Russia Collusion conspiracy they were handing out Pulitzers for? Mueller came up empty. Financial ‘experts’ promised doom and gloom under Trump, but the US economy has been the envy of the world.
The impeachment circus was supposed to take down Trump, but his approval is better than ever… crowds in New Jersy are camping out for more than a day in advance in freaking January just to see him.
And this video clip taken in this week’s New Jersy Trump rally is the perfect metaphor for how that battle between Trump and the media is going.
Enjoy!


clashdaily--2020-01-29--GOP Should Reject Call For Witnesses

GOP Should Reject Call For Witnesses

President Trump ’ s legal team wrapped up their defense on Tuesday , using eleven hours of the twenty-four allotted to refute the House Managers ’ case .
The defense team was efficient , effective and eviscerating .
Senator Marsha Blackburn ( R-TN ) nailed it when she tweeted of the defense team , “ They made it clear that the House impeached President Trump over a policy disagreement.
” Rep. Elise Stefanik , a rising star in the GOP , tweeted , “ It is very clear that Adam Schiff ’ s impeachment case is the weakest in our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ abundantly clear that the Democrats and their media accomplices have no impeachable case against President Trump .
This has been , like so many schemes before it , a partisan attack to get rid of a president they hate .
A few days ago , the “ January Surprise ” hit the impeachment circus .
Former Ambassador John Bolton has a book coming out in March .
The New York Times obtained leaked information about the book and exclusively reported the manuscript included a claim that Trump explicitly linked a hold on Ukraine @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Hunter Biden .
It is important , at this point , to note that no one who has reported on the story has actually read what Bolton wrote .
They are citing anonymous sources who they say have read it .
The president has denied ever saying anything like this to Bolton and White House press secretary Stephanie Grisham rightly observed that “ the timing of all this is very , very suspect.
” So , what does all of this mean ?
The Democrats and the media have no case .
They @ @ @ @ @ @ @ point , so they are throwing up whatever they can to prolong this charade in the hopes of weakening the president .
That ’ s why it is so important that the GOP stand together , reject any more witnesses and send this witch hunt to the grave .
Trending : Dear MAGA Peeps : Here Is Your Daily Reminder That CNN Absolutely HATES You ( Video ) This ought to be obvious , but somehow , as I write this on Tuesday night , there aren ’ t the votes yet to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ panic sets in , this may be Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell ’ s ( R-KY ) to rally his caucus and bring them together .
There are some signs that the Republicans are moving in that direction .
Sen. John Barrasso ( R-WY ) agreed as he took to Twitter to say , “ @ realDonaldTrump ’ s team made a very strong , compelling case .
We need to get back to the work of the American people .
We ’ ve heard enough , we can make an informed decision @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” There are lots of reasons why this nightmare should end but allow me to share just three .
First , no GOP senator should delude him/herself into thinking the Democrats plea for more witnesses is a call for truth , fairness and what ’ s right .
Nothing that has been done by the Democrats or the media since Trump was elected has been for any of these noble purposes .
This call for witnesses is a cry of desperation for those who are losing yet again .
There isn ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ change the minds of Sen. Chuck Schumer ( D-NY ) , Sen. Kamala Harris ’ ( D-CA ) or Sen. Elizabeth Warren ( D-MA ) .
This is not about fairness .
GOP senators don ’ t roll over for the fake cries of patriotism .
Second , the country is already polarized and prolonging this trial , when the outcome is known , is bad .
Except for maybe a few delusional members of the resistance , no one thinks President Trump will be removed from office .
He will be in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will render a verdict .
This whole sham has been partisan .
Don ’ t dignify it by acting like it is something real .
For GOP Senators to prolong this when the outcome is known is irresponsible .
Finally , the people you represent , GOP Senators , the people CNN mocks and ridicules , we want you to stand united .
We want a party that is together and ready to take on the Socialists and the Liberal liars who want to stymie the progress America has made .
It isn @ @ @ @ @ @ @ President Trump enjoys his highest job performance rating in the middle of this circus .
Be loyal to your constituents .
“ Dance with the one who brought you.
” I am hopeful that what Sen. Ted Cruz said on twitter will be correct .
“ I am confident that at the end of this process , @ realDonaldTrump will be acquitted .
”

President Trump’s legal team wrapped up their defense on Tuesday, using eleven hours of the twenty-four allotted to refute the House Managers’ case. The defense team was efficient, effective and eviscerating. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) nailed it when she tweeted of the defense team, “They made it clear that the House impeached President Trump over a policy disagreement.” Rep. Elise Stefanik, a rising star in the GOP, tweeted, “It is very clear that Adam Schiff’s impeachment case is the weakest in our nation’s history.”
It is abundantly clear that the Democrats and their media accomplices have no impeachable case against President Trump. This has been, like so many schemes before it, a partisan attack to get rid of a president they hate. A few days ago, the “January Surprise” hit the impeachment circus. Former Ambassador John Bolton has a book coming out in March. The New York Times obtained leaked information about the book and exclusively reported the manuscript included a claim that Trump explicitly linked a hold on Ukraine aid to an investigation of Joe and Hunter Biden.
It is important, at this point, to note that no one who has reported on the story has actually read what Bolton wrote. They are citing anonymous sources who they say have read it. The president has denied ever saying anything like this to Bolton and White House press secretary Stephanie Grisham rightly observed that “the timing of all this is very, very suspect.”
So, what does all of this mean? The Democrats and the media have no case. They know they’ve lost to this point, so they are throwing up whatever they can to prolong this charade in the hopes of weakening the president. That’s why it is so important that the GOP stand together, reject any more witnesses and send this witch hunt to the grave.
This ought to be obvious, but somehow, as I write this on Tuesday night, there aren’t the votes yet to reject witnesses among the GOP. Before panic sets in, this may be Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell’s (R-KY) to rally his caucus and bring them together. There are some signs that the Republicans are moving in that direction.
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) tweeted, “I’m increasingly optimistic this ends Friday. …The defense team destroyed the House case.”
Sen. John Barrasso (R-WY) agreed as he took to Twitter to say, “@realDonaldTrump’s team made a very strong, compelling case. We need to get back to the work of the American people. We’ve heard enough, we can make an informed decision and judgement. Let’s vote.”
There are lots of reasons why this nightmare should end but allow me to share just three. First, no GOP senator should delude him/herself into thinking the Democrats plea for more witnesses is a call for truth, fairness and what’s right. Nothing that has been done by the Democrats or the media since Trump was elected has been for any of these noble purposes. This call for witnesses is a cry of desperation for those who are losing yet again. There isn’t a witness alive who could testify and change the minds of Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Sen. Kamala Harris’(D-CA) or Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA). This is not about fairness. GOP senators don’t roll over for the fake cries of patriotism.
Second, the country is already polarized and prolonging this trial, when the outcome is known, is bad. Except for maybe a few delusional members of the resistance, no one thinks President Trump will be removed from office. He will be in an election in 2020 and the election will render a verdict. This whole sham has been partisan. Don’t dignify it by acting like it is something real. For GOP Senators to prolong this when the outcome is known is irresponsible.
Finally, the people you represent, GOP Senators, the people CNN mocks and ridicules, we want you to stand united. We want a party that is together and ready to take on the Socialists and the Liberal liars who want to stymie the progress America has made. It isn’t an accident or coincidence that President Trump enjoys his highest job performance rating in the middle of this circus.
Be loyal to your constituents. “Dance with the one who brought you.” I am hopeful that what Sen. Ted Cruz said on twitter will be correct. “I am confident that at the end of this process, @realDonaldTrump will be acquitted.”