thepoliticalinsider--2020-01-08--Iran Vows To Attack Dubai And Haifa If U.S. Retaliates For Their Vengeful Response

On Tuesday night , Iran retaliated against the United States firing missiles into Iraq , toward airbases that housed some Americans .
The initial attacks on two U.S. bases in Iran were retaliation , Iran said , for a U.S. drone strike that killed Iranian Gen. Qassem Soleimani , sparking outrage in Iran which is the narrative the U.S. media and Democrats are running with .
What is missing is that an American contractor was killed and the American Embassy was attacked before Trump responded with drone attacks .
NBC News Tehran Bureau Chief and correspondent Ali Arouzi cited Iranian @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that if there is retaliation for the two waves of attacks they launched their 3rd wave will destroy Dubai and Haifa.
# iran # Soleimani # war.
” I think this is a weak response from Iran .
Let ’ s let them believe they have gotten revenge on their strikes .
Tell Iran we are pulling our troops out of Iraq , and if they develop a nuclear weapon , he will destroy them without boots on the ground .
Also late Tuesday night , the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps announced it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ following the initial attacks on two U.S. military bases in Iraq .
Related : Ilhan Omar : Trump Could ‘ Provoke ’ War with Iran to Protect Business Interests This third round they are promising would go after the largest city in United Arab Emirates , Dubai , a major economic and tourist area , and Haifa , Israel ’ s third-largest city .
If you ’ re going to rattle your sabers , at least make a realistic threat .
I don ’ t know for sure about Dubai , but I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on Haifa would result in the elimination of the Iranian state .
The Iranians are working on developing a nuke , thanks to support from Obama , but the Israelis have been stockpiling them .
They are celebrating this war ; they want this more than life its self .
Do not misunderstand what this is .
They set this all up , from the start .
This is their war , and they will not let it go by .
They will do whatever it takes to get this going and will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It ’ s what they are living for right now .
Make no mistake , they want this war .
Recommended : Iran ’ s Foreign Minister Not Happy His VISA Has Been Denied By The United Nations I would say it is probably time to go ahead and ultimately destroy their oil production capabilities and wipe out their piddly little navy and lay waste a few of their critical military bases all in one fell swoop .
Sources have told me that Iran notified the US of the missile strike beforehand .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Some soldiers were cleared out and some in bunkers .
No injuries or deaths occurred .
Why ?
So Iran could save face with their people .
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On Tuesday night, Iran retaliated against the United States firing missiles into Iraq, toward airbases that housed some Americans.
The initial attacks on two U.S. bases in Iran were retaliation, Iran said, for a U.S. drone strike that killed Iranian Gen. Qassem Soleimani, sparking outrage in Iran which is the narrative the U.S. media and Democrats are running with. What is missing is that an American contractor was killed and the American Embassy was attacked before Trump responded with drone attacks.
NBC News Tehran Bureau Chief and correspondent Ali Arouzi cited Iranian state television, “Iran is warning that if there is retaliation for the two waves of attacks they launched their 3rd wave will destroy Dubai and Haifa.#iran #Soleimani #war.”
Iran is warning that if there is retaliation for the two waves of attacks they launched their 3rd wave will destroy Dubai and Haifa.#iran #Soleimani #war — Ali Arouzi (@aliarouzi) January 8, 2020
I think this is a weak response from Iran. Let’s let them believe they have gotten revenge on their strikes. Tell Iran we are pulling our troops out of Iraq, and if they develop a nuclear weapon, he will destroy them without boots on the ground.
Also late Tuesday night, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps announced it had fired a second round of missiles following the initial attacks on two U.S. military bases in Iraq.
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This third round they are promising would go after the largest city in United Arab Emirates, Dubai, a major economic and tourist area, and Haifa, Israel’s third-largest city.
If you’re going to rattle your sabers, at least make a realistic threat. I don’t know for sure about Dubai, but I can assure you that an all-out attack on Haifa would result in the elimination of the Iranian state. The Iranians are working on developing a nuke, thanks to support from Obama, but the Israelis have been stockpiling them.
They are celebrating this war; they want this more than life its self. Do not misunderstand what this is. They set this all up, from the start. This is their war, and they will not let it go by. They will do whatever it takes to get this going and will not let it stop anytime soon. It’s what they are living for right now. Make no mistake, they want this war.
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I would say it is probably time to go ahead and ultimately destroy their oil production capabilities and wipe out their piddly little navy and lay waste a few of their critical military bases all in one fell swoop.
Sources have told me that Iran notified the US of the missile strike beforehand. The vast majority missed the bases entirely. Some soldiers were cleared out and some in bunkers. No injuries or deaths occurred. Why? So Iran could save face with their people.
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thepoliticalinsider--2020-01-08--President Trump to Make Statement on Iran Attacks

Following a meeting with his National Security Council , President Trump tweeted that he will be making a statement tomorrow @ @ @ @ @ regarding this evening ’ s attacks on U.S .
Forces .
The Iranian government took @ @ @ @ @ s attacks , which corresponded with the burial service of the late Iranian terrorist leader @ @ @ @ @ recently killed by U.S .
Forces .
Trump tweeted , “ All is well !
@ @ @ @ @ two military bases located in Iraq .
Assessment of casualties & damages taking place now @ @ @ @ @ good !
We have the most powerful and well equipped military anywhere in the world @ @ @ @ @ will be making a statement tomorrow morning.
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By John Wesley Reid | January 7, 2020
Following a meeting with his National Security Council, President Trump tweeted that he will be making a statement tomorrow morning, January 8th, regarding this evening’s attacks on U.S. Forces.
The Iranian government took credit for this evening’s attacks, which corresponded with the burial service of the late Iranian terrorist leader Qassem Soleimani, who was recently killed by U.S. Forces.
Trump tweeted, “All is well! Missiles launched from Iran at two military bases located in Iraq. Assessment of casualties & damages taking place now. So far, so good! We have the most powerful and well equipped military anywhere in the world, by far! I will be making a statement tomorrow morning.”
All is well! Missiles launched from Iran at two military bases located in Iraq. Assessment of casualties & damages taking place now. So far, so good! We have the most powerful and well equipped military anywhere in the world, by far! I will be making a statement tomorrow morning. — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) January 8, 2020
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thepoliticalinsider--2020-01-08--Pompeo Says No to Senate Run

Pompeo Says No to Senate Run

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has told Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell ( R-KY ) he declines to run for the U.S. Senate in his home state of Kansas , as reported by Fox News .
Pompeo was getting some pressure to run for Senate from members of the Kansas GOP .
The seat is open because Senator Pat Roberts ( R-KS ) is retiring .
Pompeo , who was first in his class at West Point , is a former congressman who served for 6 years between 2011-2017 before President Trump elevated him to lead the CIA and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Related : Mike Pompeo on Dems ’ Latest Impeachment Push : ‘ Very Unfortunate ’ They ’ ve Chosen This Week for New Hearings Pompeo told Fox News , “ It ’ s my intention to stay and continue to serve as President Trump ’ s Secretary of State .
I ’ ve said that consistently .
… I ’ ve watched my life take turns that one would never have expected .
But it ’ s not something I want to do.
” He is seen as a stabilizing influence in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of his shoot-from-the-hip boss .
It is an arrangement that has worked well in the past for other administrations .
During the Vietnam War , President Richard Nixon and his Secretary of State Henry Kissinger often , by faking drunk calls by Nixon to the North Vietnamese , convinced the Hanoi leadership that Nixon was unhinged .
After the call , Kissinger would call them back and plead for them to give on a point or an issue , lest Nixon become too angry and unleash the entire U.S. arsenal on North Vietnam @ @ @ @ @ @ @ caved many times to the U.S. because of this ploy .
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However , Kobach lost a race for governor in 2018 and is not an expert practitioner of message discipline .
Given his popularity in the Sunflower State , Pompeo would likely be the front runner the minute he entered the race .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Kobach because the 2017 loss in deep red Alabama of an easy senate seat still rings in their ears .
In that race , firebrand GOP nominee Roy Moore lost to Dem Doug Jones .
This piece originally appeared in LifeZette and is used by permission .
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By David Kamioner | January 7, 2020
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has told Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) he declines to run for the U.S. Senate in his home state of Kansas, as reported by Fox News. Pompeo was getting some pressure to run for Senate from members of the Kansas GOP.
The seat is open because Senator Pat Roberts (R-KS) is retiring. Pompeo, who was first in his class at West Point, is a former congressman who served for 6 years between 2011-2017 before President Trump elevated him to lead the CIA and then to head the State Department.
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Pompeo told Fox News, “It’s my intention to stay and continue to serve as President Trump’s Secretary of State. I’ve said that consistently. … I’ve watched my life take turns that one would never have expected. But it’s not something I want to do.”
He is seen as a stabilizing influence in the State Department and often clarifies the statements of his shoot-from-the-hip boss. It is an arrangement that has worked well in the past for other administrations.
During the Vietnam War, President Richard Nixon and his Secretary of State Henry Kissinger often, by faking drunk calls by Nixon to the North Vietnamese, convinced the Hanoi leadership that Nixon was unhinged. After the call, Kissinger would call them back and plead for them to give on a point or an issue, lest Nixon become too angry and unleash the entire U.S. arsenal on North Vietnam. The communist leadership of the North caved many times to the U.S. because of this ploy.
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The Kansas senate race is problematic for the GOP right now, as Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach leads in the polls for the nomination. However, Kobach lost a race for governor in 2018 and is not an expert practitioner of message discipline. Given his popularity in the Sunflower State, Pompeo would likely be the front runner the minute he entered the race.
The state and national GOP are suspicious of Kobach because the 2017 loss in deep red Alabama of an easy senate seat still rings in their ears. In that race, firebrand GOP nominee Roy Moore lost to Dem Doug Jones.
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thepoliticalinsider--2020-01-09--Michael Moore Applauds Soleimani in Funeral Tweet

Michael Moore , the leftist documentary maker , praised the dead Iranian general Qassem Soleimani for drawing huge crowds of supporters to his funeral .
“ Can Anyone Even Name The Chair of the Joint Chiefs ?
” The funeral of Qassem Soleimani , the top Iranian military leader who was killed last week in a targeted drone strike by US military forces , recently took place , and the size of the crowds that gathered really impressed Moore .
“ Is there an American General for whom millions of us would turn out for his funeral ?
” Moore @ @ @ @ @ @ @ anyone even name the chair of the Joint Chiefs ?
We all support those who serve but would we pour into the streets like this ?
” Of course , many were quick to mock and ridicule Moore ’ s rather stupid tweet , with many noting that in oppressive regimes , it wouldn ’ t be surprising to see huge outpourings of “ grief ” from the citizenry when those like Soleimani kick the bucket .
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Alinejad warned Westerners to not fall for “ Iranian propaganda ” and not to take the crowds at face value .
“ The media in the Islamic Republic is heavily controlled .
Public gatherings are allowed only if they are pro-regime .
Critics are jailed or shot , ” she explained .
She added : I have more than 4 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and I have received thousands of messages , voice mails and videos from Iranians in cities such as Shiraz , Isfahan , Tehran and even Ahvaz , who are happy about Soleimani ’ s death .
Some complain of the pressure to attend services for him .
There are many Iranian voices who think Soleimani was a war criminal , but Western journalists rarely reach out to them .
Ironically , the Western media is more skeptical of such state-organized events in other countries , such as Russia or North Korea , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at the border when it comes to the Islamic Republic .
While it ’ s true that Western correspondents face daunting conditions when it comes to reporting the truth from Iran , that shouldn ’ t excuse the many times they ’ ve shown unwarranted gullibility toward the official version of events .
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I understand not wanting another war in the Middle East .
America has been bogged down in the region for far too long , and in an ideal world , shouldn ’ t have to bother with it at all .
But Moore is not simply advocating for peace – he is praising someone whose actions have led to the deaths of American , British @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on his own country in the process !
His hot takes should be left back in the early 2000s where they belong .
Moore should get off Twitter before he faces any more ridicule !

Michael Moore, the leftist documentary maker, praised the dead Iranian general Qassem Soleimani for drawing huge crowds of supporters to his funeral.
“Can Anyone Even Name The Chair of the Joint Chiefs?”
The funeral of Qassem Soleimani, the top Iranian military leader who was killed last week in a targeted drone strike by US military forces, recently took place, and the size of the crowds that gathered really impressed Moore.
“Is there an American General for whom millions of us would turn out for his funeral?” Moore asked in a tweet. “Can anyone even name the chair of the Joint Chiefs? We all support those who serve but would we pour into the streets like this?”
Just wondering – is there an American General for whom millions of us would turn out for his funeral? Mad Dog? Kelly? Colin Powel? William Westmoreland? Can anyone even name the chair of the Joint Chiefs?We all support those who serve but would we pour into the streets like this? pic.twitter.com/L1Y5Bb9iys — Michael Moore (@MMFlint) January 8, 2020
Of course, many were quick to mock and ridicule Moore’s rather stupid tweet, with many noting that in oppressive regimes, it wouldn’t be surprising to see huge outpourings of “grief” from the citizenry when those like Soleimani kick the bucket.
No we wouldn't Michael. But then again, the lives of us and our loved ones wouldn't be threatened if we wouldn't attend such a funeral, like is the case in Iran. Many thousands of Iranians attend such events not out of free will, but because the regime expects them to attend — Carlos Zacharioudakis (@ElGriego79) January 8, 2020
No, but there are other examples…😉 pic.twitter.com/kwcmwJm38a — Ohcrap91 (@ohcrap91) January 8, 2020
Two possibilities for the huge turnout for Solemeini: * Iranians get off on terrorism/terrorists, or * The Iranian govt made them turnout at the point of a gun Am sure your reason for mourning Solemeini is that you’re ‘soul brothers’ – ie, you shared his anti-American views — John Betts (@JohnFromCranber) January 8, 2020
"America is bad because it isn't a military dictatorship" is an odd take. — Brent Skilton (@brent_skilton) January 8, 2020
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Soleimani Crowds are Iranian Propaganda!
The arguments of those who pointed out the slightly less than democratic nature of Iran and Soleimani to Moore, were reinforced by an article in the Washington Post written by Masih Alinejad, an Iranian journalist. Alinejad warned Westerners to not fall for “Iranian propaganda” and not to take the crowds at face value.
“The media in the Islamic Republic is heavily controlled. Public gatherings are allowed only if they are pro-regime. Critics are jailed or shot,” she explained. She added:
I have more than 4 million followers on various social media networks, and I have received thousands of messages, voice mails and videos from Iranians in cities such as Shiraz, Isfahan, Tehran and even Ahvaz, who are happy about Soleimani’s death. Some complain of the pressure to attend services for him. There are many Iranian voices who think Soleimani was a war criminal, but Western journalists rarely reach out to them. Ironically, the Western media is more skeptical of such state-organized events in other countries, such as Russia or North Korea, but seems to leave its critical sense at the border when it comes to the Islamic Republic. While it’s true that Western correspondents face daunting conditions when it comes to reporting the truth from Iran, that shouldn’t excuse the many times they’ve shown unwarranted gullibility toward the official version of events.
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Advocates for Peace Don’t Support Killers
It follows another recent “dramatic” intervention by Moore – he “personally appealed” to the Ayatollah of Iran to “not respond to our assassination of his top General with violence of any kind,” a take that I’m sure the Ayatollah would pay a great deal of attention to.
I have just sent the Ayatollah of Iran a personal appeal asking him not to respond to our assassination of his top General with violence of any kind, but rather let me & millions of Americans fix this peacefully. Apple:https://t.co/yQ7JTAHqw8 Spotify:https://t.co/a9vUxmWc50 — Michael Moore (@MMFlint) January 5, 2020
I understand not wanting another war in the Middle East. America has been bogged down in the region for far too long, and in an ideal world, shouldn’t have to bother with it at all. But Moore is not simply advocating for peace – he is praising someone whose actions have led to the deaths of American, British and other allied troops, and spitting on his own country in the process!
His hot takes should be left back in the early 2000s where they belong. Moore should get off Twitter before he faces any more ridicule!


thepoliticalinsider--2020-01-08--Iran’s Supreme Leader Claims Their Missile Strike A ‘Slap On The Face’ For The USA

I seriously doubt Iran ’ s military is that well organized or positioned .
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei says missile attacks on U.S. targets in Iraq were “ a slap on the face.
” Well , Ayatollah , Don ’ t look for America to turn the other cheek .
The attack was for local propaganda .
Iran did not want to provoke a retaliatory response .
They wanted to be able to tell the Iranian people that they attacked a US base and killed US soldiers without actually doing it .
Khamenei knew that if any US soldiers were to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the US would take out some infrastructure ( refineries ) .
Iran does have the ability to hit targets .
It was proven with the attacks on oil wells in Saudi Arabia .
Khamenei knows that it would be like shooting a bear with a BB gun .
Iran ’ s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said on Wednesday that Tehran ’ s missile attacks on U.S. targets in Iraq were “ a slap on the face ” for the United States and it should now pull its forces out of the region @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dozen missiles against U.S. targets on Wednesday in retaliation for the killing of Iranian commander Qassem Soleimani in a U.S. drone strike last week .
“ Military action like this is not sufficient .
What is important is ending the corrupting presence of America in the region , ” Khamenei said in a televised speech , describing the missile strikes as a “ slap on the face ” for Washington .
“ This region will not accept the presence of America , ” he said , renewing Tehran ’ s long-standing demand for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : Iran Vows To Attack Dubai And Haifa If U.S. Retaliates For Their Vengeful Response I ’ m impressed by Iran ’ s bluster over this .
Maybe our military should deliver a little drone to the Ayatollah with a message saying they know where he is and they can hit him too whenever they wanted .
No explosions , but I suspect nearly as effective .
Khamenei also ruled out any resumption of talks with Washington on a 2015 nuclear deal .
“ Talks and sitting for negotiations are the beginning of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said .
The United States withdrew from the pact between Tehran and world powers in 2018 and has since imposed tough new sanctions , driving down Iran ’ s oil exports and hammering its economy .
Iran has been scaling back its commitments to the nuclear pact .
Khamenei also said the United States was trying to remove Lebanon ’ s Iranian-aligned movement Hezbollah in an effort to help Israel .
[ Associated Press ] The President articulated a thorough and carefully planned response putting Iran on notice !
No more of their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that Pres .
Trump truly seeks a peaceful solution .
Let ’ s be crystal clear too .
Iran bombed Iraqi military bases , not an American base .
Yes , there are American soldiers on these bases , but they are Iraqi bases .
Iran does not want to attack an American base .
Iran thought long and hard about the warning Trump gave them about bombing American installations .
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All democrats need to stop whining about what is going on since their leader , Barack Obama , funded these attacks .
It ’ s not all that surprising that AP journalists would fail to mention that Obama declared the general a terrorist around 2014 because he organized a bombing in DC that targeted a Saudi citizen @ @ @ @ @ @ @ praises but cover themselves by saying Sunnis of the region do not like him because he is destabilizing .
No AP , they do not like him because he is a terror organizer who ( ordered ) killed many protesters in Tehran .
It ’ s sad to see the AP writing in the tone that this guy was ‘ just destabilizing.
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I seriously doubt Iran’s military is that well organized or positioned.
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei says missile attacks on U.S. targets in Iraq were “a slap on the face.” Well, Ayatollah, Don’t look for America to turn the other cheek.
The attack was for local propaganda. Iran did not want to provoke a retaliatory response. They wanted to be able to tell the Iranian people that they attacked a US base and killed US soldiers without actually doing it. Khamenei knew that if any US soldiers were to be killed in a targeted act, the US would take out some infrastructure (refineries).
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Iran does have the ability to hit targets. It was proven with the attacks on oil wells in Saudi Arabia.
Khamenei knows that it would be like shooting a bear with a BB gun.
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said on Wednesday that Tehran’s missile attacks on U.S. targets in Iraq were “a slap on the face” for the United States and it should now pull its forces out of the region. Iran said it launched more than dozen missiles against U.S. targets on Wednesday in retaliation for the killing of Iranian commander Qassem Soleimani in a U.S. drone strike last week. “Military action like this is not sufficient. What is important is ending the corrupting presence of America in the region,” Khamenei said in a televised speech, describing the missile strikes as a “slap on the face” for Washington. “This region will not accept the presence of America,” he said, renewing Tehran’s long-standing demand for Washington to withdraw its forces.
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I’m impressed by Iran’s bluster over this. Maybe our military should deliver a little drone to the Ayatollah with a message saying they know where he is and they can hit him too whenever they wanted. No explosions, but I suspect nearly as effective.
Khamenei also ruled out any resumption of talks with Washington on a 2015 nuclear deal. “Talks and sitting for negotiations are the beginning of (U.S.) intervention,” he said. The United States withdrew from the pact between Tehran and world powers in 2018 and has since imposed tough new sanctions, driving down Iran’s oil exports and hammering its economy. Iran has been scaling back its commitments to the nuclear pact. Khamenei also said the United States was trying to remove Lebanon’s Iranian-aligned movement Hezbollah in an effort to help Israel. [Associated Press]
The President articulated a thorough and carefully planned response putting Iran on notice! No more of their nonsense will be tolerated. I believe that Pres. Trump truly seeks a peaceful solution.
Let’s be crystal clear too. Iran bombed Iraqi military bases, not an American base. Yes, there are American soldiers on these bases, but they are Iraqi bases. Iran does not want to attack an American base. Iran thought long and hard about the warning Trump gave them about bombing American installations.
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The sad thing is this, Obama’s administration gave Iran the resources by giving them billions of dollars and also using taxpayer dollars to provide Hezbollah with hundreds of millions of American taxpayer dollars in the last few months of his term as President. All democrats need to stop whining about what is going on since their leader, Barack Obama, funded these attacks.
It’s not all that surprising that AP journalists would fail to mention that Obama declared the general a terrorist around 2014 because he organized a bombing in DC that targeted a Saudi citizen.
Instead, they sing the general praises but cover themselves by saying Sunnis of the region do not like him because he is destabilizing. No AP, they do not like him because he is a terror organizer who (ordered) killed many protesters in Tehran. It’s sad to see the AP writing in the tone that this guy was ‘just destabilizing.’
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thepoliticalinsider--2020-01-08--Palm Beach Atlantic University Names Melania Trump ‘Woman of Distinction’

Melania Trump is being recognized by Palm Beach Atlantic University this year as its ‘ Woman of Distinction.
’ The private Christian school ’ s spokeswoman said the award recognizes particular women for their “ charitable leadership of organizations that support the arts , education , healthcare and other community initiatives.
” The spokeswoman added that this is the first time the steering committee chose to recognize a first lady with the award .
Trump will also be recognized next month as part of the honors at a Women of Distinction luncheon .
which the school has held for more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Trump Males Surprise Visit to Thank First Responders at West Palm Beach Firehouse “ As a Christ-first independent university , Palm Beach Atlantic emphasizes learning , leadership and service with its excellent academics and character-strengthening initiatives such as its nationally recognized community service program called Workship , ” the spokeswoman said .
“ In fact , Workship , a coined term combining ‘ work ’ and ‘ worship ’ dates back to the University ’ s founding in 1968 , ” she went on .
“ To date , students have provided more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to non-profits , schools and churches .
Palm Beach Atlantic ’ s emphasis on encouraging the potential of each person aligns with Mrs. Trump ’ s platform as First Lady.
” ‘ Melania is a perfect example of a Woman of Distinction and we are most proud to honor her ’ The Palm Beach Post reports that the event will be held on Feb. 16 with proceeds going to a scholarship fund for women .
One of the event ’ s chairwomen , Eileen Burns , told the Post that “ Melania is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Distinction and we are most proud to honor her.
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“ First ladies define the history of our country , ” said Frances Fisher , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ We are honored to recognize Mrs. Trump as a Woman of Distinction and the only first lady since Mrs. Kennedy to be a Palm Beach resident .
This will be a truly memorable event.
” During her time as first lady , Melania Trump has tackled issues like child well-being and cyberbullying under her “ Be Best ” campaign .

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Palm Beach: Melania Trump is 2020 Woman of Distinction #FactsMatter https://t.co/ozsgwV1Bvq — Ken Jones⭐⭐⭐ (@sxdoc) January 8, 2020
“As a Christ-first independent university, Palm Beach Atlantic emphasizes learning, leadership and service with its excellent academics and character-strengthening initiatives such as its nationally recognized community service program called Workship,” the spokeswoman said.
“In fact, Workship, a coined term combining ‘work’ and ‘worship’ dates back to the University’s founding in 1968,” she went on. “To date, students have provided more than 3.5 million hours of volunteer service to non-profits, schools and churches. Palm Beach Atlantic’s emphasis on encouraging the potential of each person aligns with Mrs. Trump’s platform as First Lady.”
‘Melania is a perfect example of a Woman of Distinction and we are most proud to honor her’
The Palm Beach Post reports that the event will be held on Feb. 16 with proceeds going to a scholarship fund for women.
One of the event’s chairwomen, Eileen Burns, told the Post that “Melania is a perfect example of a Woman of Distinction and we are most proud to honor her.”
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Melania Trump named Woman of Distinction by Christian university https://t.co/XMYlDyAF47 pic.twitter.com/Uf5BuYxqy3 — The Hill (@thehill) January 8, 2020
‘Our first lady is an exquisite human being’
“Our first lady is an exquisite human being, a magnificent wife and life partner, a superb mother and an outstanding first lady, who represents us brilliantly in the United States and worldwide,” she continued.
“First ladies define the history of our country,” said Frances Fisher, who also will be chairing event. “We are honored to recognize Mrs. Trump as a Woman of Distinction and the only first lady since Mrs. Kennedy to be a Palm Beach resident. This will be a truly memorable event.”
During her time as first lady, Melania Trump has tackled issues like child well-being and cyberbullying under her “Be Best” campaign.


thepoliticalinsider--2020-01-08--Joy Behar Celebrates White Supremacist Because He Said Something Bad About Trump

Co-host of ‘ The View ’ Joy Behar could hardly contain her glee when revealing that Richard Spencer , a white supremacist , announced that he regrets voting for President Trump .
We ’ ve entered a parallel universe when the ladies start singing the praises of a racist solely because they want to prove ‘ orange man bad.
’ Spencer has an issue with the President ’ s actions involving Iran .
To prove it , he added an Iranian flag to his Twitter profile name .
“ What ’ s some good news ?
” Behar asked .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s basically the organizer of ‘ unite the right , ’ the white nationalist group that was marching in Charlottesville , was all in for Trump .
Not anymore !
” She proceeded to read Spencer ’ s statement via Twitter , that he “ deeply regret ( s ) voting for and promoting Donald Trump in 2016.
” Behar is under the misguided notion that if President Trump loses the support of white supremacists then he ’ ll lose in 2020 .
But Democrats already oppose him , so there ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ she said excitedly .
“ That ’ s interesting .
Trump ran on not invading and not being a warmonger .
These people .
They ’ re the ones that are gon na go.
” Behar , consistently three beers short of a six-pack , doesn ’ t even realize that by celebrating this clown , she ’ s siding with a white supremacist .
Which , as the media has noted for some time , means you simply have to be guilty by association , correct ?
RELATED : If CNN Wants @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Just Put a White Nationalist On TV ?
The Views Loves Them Some Racists – As Long As They Hate Trump Richard Spencer was indeed behind the rally in Charlottesville in which President Trump explicitly denounced neo-nazis and white supremacists at the event .
There ’ s also a racist reason behind Spencer ’ s lack of support for Trump ’ s Iran policy .
“ Neo-Nazis are hardline nationalists that don ’ t believe we should be spending money on anything to do with brown people , ” New York Magazine reporter @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was under attack by Iranians , Richard Spencer would have no issue with the US sending in troops.
” But he hates Trump , so everything is cool .
CNN , like ‘ The View , ’ has also used Spencer to tout white nationalist support for President Trump .
But Spencer again didn ’ t seem to be behind the President .
Spencer told CNN he now thought “ Trump was talk and no action ” when it came to being an alleged racist .
Well sport , that ’ s because @ @ @ @ @ @ @ like you .

Co-host of ‘The View’ Joy Behar could hardly contain her glee when revealing that Richard Spencer, a white supremacist, announced that he regrets voting for President Trump.
We’ve entered a parallel universe when the ladies start singing the praises of a racist solely because they want to prove ‘orange man bad.’
Spencer has an issue with the President’s actions involving Iran. To prove it, he added an Iranian flag to his Twitter profile name.
“What’s some good news?” Behar asked. “You remember Richard Spencer? He’s basically the organizer of ‘unite the right,’ the white nationalist group that was marching in Charlottesville, was all in for Trump. Not anymore!”
She proceeded to read Spencer’s statement via Twitter, that he “deeply regret(s) voting for and promoting Donald Trump in 2016.”
The audience cheering a white supremacist is utterly cringeworthy …
RELATED: Trump Celebrates Iran ‘Standing Down’, Accuses Obama Of Financing Missile Attack
. @JoyVBehar hails white nationalist Richard Spencer blasting Trump over death of Soleimani. “Some good news.” pic.twitter.com/Zb1XNd5ALc — John Gage (@johnrobertgage) January 8, 2020
What They’re Celebrating
Behar is under the misguided notion that if President Trump loses the support of white supremacists then he’ll lose in 2020.
But Democrats already oppose him, so there’s that.
“Wow!” she said excitedly. “That’s interesting. Trump ran on not invading and not being a warmonger. These people. They’re the ones that are gonna go.”
Behar, consistently three beers short of a six-pack, doesn’t even realize that by celebrating this clown, she’s siding with a white supremacist. Which, as the media has noted for some time, means you simply have to be guilty by association, correct?
RELATED: If CNN Wants to Stop Hate, Why Did They Just Put a White Nationalist On TV?
the view audience clapping for richard spencer’s sound moral judgment is next-level 2020 https://t.co/4Fhf4bkZ5j — Allahpundit (@allahpundit) January 8, 2020
The Views Loves Them Some Racists – As Long As They Hate Trump
Richard Spencer was indeed behind the rally in Charlottesville in which President Trump explicitly denounced neo-nazis and white supremacists at the event.
There’s also a racist reason behind Spencer’s lack of support for Trump’s Iran policy.
“Neo-Nazis are hardline nationalists that don’t believe we should be spending money on anything to do with brown people,” New York Magazine reporter Yashar Ali explains.
“If Austria was under attack by Iranians, Richard Spencer would have no issue with the US sending in troops.”
But he hates Trump, so everything is cool.
Today on its valuable airwaves, CNN gave a platform to white nationalist Richard Spencer. There is literally nothing productive Spencer brings to the conversation. Whoever made this shameful decision should be fired. https://t.co/rKTTyc1OUY pic.twitter.com/o060SS47ZD — Steve Krakauer (@SteveKrak) July 16, 2019
CNN, like ‘The View,’ has also used Spencer to tout white nationalist support for President Trump. But Spencer again didn’t seem to be behind the President.
Spencer told CNN he now thought “Trump was talk and no action” when it came to being an alleged racist.
Well sport, that’s because he’s actually not a racist like you.


thepoliticalinsider--2020-01-08--Judge Rules that Hunter Biden Is Indeed The Father Of D.C. Stripper’s Child

On Tuesday , a judge ruled that Hunter Biden , the son of former Vice President Joe Biden , is indeed the father of a 17-month-old he had with an ex-stripper , despite his repeated denials .
Judge Holly Meyer officially declared Biden “ the biological and legal father ” of the baby of 28-year-old Lunden Alexis Roberts , who was born in August 2018 .
Judge Meyer ordered that a new birth certificate be issued .
RELATED : Joe Biden On Violence Against Women : We Have To Keep ‘ Punching At It , And Punching At It And @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Department of Health shall issue a new or substituted birth certificate listing Lunden Alexis Roberts as the mother and Robert Hunter Biden as the father , ” Meyer wrote in her order , filed in Independence County Circuit Court on Tuesday .
Meyer wrote that DNA test results proved “ with near scientific certainty ” that Biden is the father of the child .
Biden kept referring to the child as “ Baby Doe ” in court paper when he was still denying the child belonged to him .
The 49-year-old Biden met @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Washington , DC strip club .
At the time , Biden was dating widow of his brother Beau , 45-year-old Halle Biden .
Beau Biden passed away due to brain cancer in 2015 .
According to earlier court filings , Roberts said Biden “ had no involvement in the child ’ s life since the child ’ s birth , never interacted with the child , never parented the child , ” and “ could not identify the child out of a photo lineup.
” The judge also gave the Lunden “ primary @ @ @ @ @ @ @ baby , adding that Biden “ shall have visitation with the child as agreed between the parties.
” Biden is currently expecting his fifth child with 32-year-old Melissa Cohen Biden who he married in May 2019 .
The former Vice President ’ s son has three grown children with former wife , Kathleen Buhle .
RELATED : Outlets That Ripped Apart Bristol Palin ’ s 2008 Teen Pregnancy Gloss Over Hunter Biden ’ s Alleged New Kid This Has Been a Problem for Joe Biden ’ s 2020 Bid The younger Biden fathering @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an issue for Joe Biden as he continues to run for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination .
When a Fox News reporter in November asked Biden if he had “ a comment on this report , and court filing , out of Arkansas , that your son Hunter just made you a grandfather again , ” “ No , that ’ s a private matter and I have no comment , ” Biden fired back before attacking the reporter .
“ Only you would ask that , ” Biden said to Fox News @ @ @ @

RELATED: Joe Biden On Violence Against Women: We Have To Keep ‘Punching At It, And Punching At It And Punching At It’
HUNTER BIDEN IS THE FATHER: Hunter the son of presidential candidate @JoeBiden, is the "biological and legal father" of a child he fathered with an ex-stripper, an Arkansas judge ruled Tuesdayhttps://t.co/UN0zRmE33a — Sara A. Carter (@SaraCarterDC) January 8, 2020
“The Arkansas Department of Health shall issue a new or substituted birth certificate listing Lunden Alexis Roberts as the mother and Robert Hunter Biden as the father,” Meyer wrote in her order, filed in Independence County Circuit Court on Tuesday.
Meyer wrote that DNA test results proved “with near scientific certainty” that Biden is the father of the child.
‘Baby Doe’ No Mo
Biden kept referring to the child as “Baby Doe” in court paper when he was still denying the child belonged to him. The 49-year-old Biden met Lunden Roberts while she worked at a Washington, DC strip club. At the time, Biden was dating widow of his brother Beau, 45-year-old Halle Biden. Beau Biden passed away due to brain cancer in 2015.
According to earlier court filings, Roberts said Biden “had no involvement in the child’s life since the child’s birth, never interacted with the child, never parented the child,” and “could not identify the child out of a photo lineup.”
The judge also gave the Lunden “primary physical and legal custody” of the baby, adding that Biden “shall have visitation with the child as agreed between the parties.”
Biden is currently expecting his fifth child with 32-year-old Melissa Cohen Biden who he married in May 2019. The former Vice President’s son has three grown children with former wife, Kathleen Buhle.
A judge ruled on Wednesday morning that Hunter Biden is the "biological and legal father" of the "Baby Doe" child born to an Arkansas stripper. https://t.co/v2sSNEAeWi — Washington Examiner (@dcexaminer) January 8, 2020
RELATED: Outlets That Ripped Apart Bristol Palin’s 2008 Teen Pregnancy Gloss Over Hunter Biden’s Alleged New Kid
This Has Been a Problem for Joe Biden’s 2020 Bid
The younger Biden fathering a stripper’s child has been an issue for Joe Biden as he continues to run for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination.
When a Fox News reporter in November asked Biden if he had “a comment on this report, and court filing, out of Arkansas, that your son Hunter just made you a grandfather again,”
“No, that’s a private matter and I have no comment,” Biden fired back before attacking the reporter.
“Only you would ask that,” Biden said to Fox News’ Steve Doocy.
“You’re a good man. You’re a good man. Classy,” he finished.


thepoliticalinsider--2020-01-08--Trump Celebrates Iran ‘Standing Down’, Accuses Obama Of Financing Missile Attack

In the wake of a series of unsuccessful missile strikes on American bases in Iraq , President Trump has declared that Iran now “ appears to be standing down.
” The President made his remarks in an address to the nation Wednesday morning .
“ The American people should be extremely grateful and happy , ” Trump said , noting that none of yesterday evening ’ s attacks resulted in casualties .
“ Iran appears to be standing down , which is a good thing for all parties concerned and a very good thing for the world , ” he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Obama .
RELATED : Cheney Calls Pelosi an ‘ Embarrassment ’ After Photo Shows Speaker at Party During Iran Missile Attack The President also blasted his predecessor , Barack Obama , for providing cash to Iran , allowing them to finance the missiles that were launched at American troops .
“ The missiles fired last night at us and our allies were paid for with the funds made available by the last administration , ” Trump asserted .
Trump was referencing $ 150 billion in assets that were held in overseas accounts and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ put into motion by Obama ’ s failed nuclear deal in 2015 .
The former President also famously gave nearly $ 2 billion to Iran as leverage to ensure three American prisoners were released , money which , according to CNN at the time , “ was flown into Iran on wooden pallets.
” Today , Trump promised Americans that Iran would never be given the capability to create a nuclear weapon while he is in office .
“ As long as I am President of the United States , Iran will never @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ” Trump said .
Trump Has Proven He Can Handle the Iran Situation Better Than Any Democrat Candidate Political scientist Ian Bremmer , while quantifying his comments by explaining he is no big fan of President Trump said it is “ impossible not to call [ the ] Iran outcome a win for [ the ] president and a big opportunity going forward.
” Bremmer added that “ Iran is weaker today than it was when Trump became president.
” Trump ’ s tactics lie in stark contrast to those of Obama @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the top Democrats running against him in 2020 would set American foreign policy back significantly .
Elizabeth Warren has struggled to call General Qassem Soleimani , a man responsible for the deaths of hundreds of Americans , and whose death escalated tensions with Iran , a terrorist .
Bernie Sanders has been calling Soleimani ’ s elimination an “ assassination ” while downplaying his responsibility in the killing of Americans .
And Joe Biden , Obama ’ s former right-hand man ?
Well , he can ’ t even keep Iraq and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Response Director for the RNC , said that while Democrats are tripping over themselves trying to side with Iran and pushing the impeachment debacle , “ President Trump is showing the world how to successfully navigate a complex foreign policy situation.
” Just what you ’ d expect from a true leader .

In the wake of a series of unsuccessful missile strikes on American bases in Iraq, President Trump has declared that Iran now “appears to be standing down.”
The President made his remarks in an address to the nation Wednesday morning.
“The American people should be extremely grateful and happy,” Trump said, noting that none of yesterday evening’s attacks resulted in casualties.
“Iran appears to be standing down, which is a good thing for all parties concerned and a very good thing for the world,” he rightly stated.
No thanks to Barack Obama.
RELATED: Cheney Calls Pelosi an ‘Embarrassment’ After Photo Shows Speaker at Party During Iran Missile Attack
President Trump: “No Americans were harmed in last night’s attack… We suffered no casualties. All of our soldiers are safe and only minimal damage was sustained… Our great American forces are prepared for anything. Iran appears to be standing down…” https://t.co/fiz0R8KlLr pic.twitter.com/KmVZxZWCwt — CNN (@CNN) January 8, 2020
Blames Obama For Helping to Fund Iran’s Attack
The President also blasted his predecessor, Barack Obama, for providing cash to Iran, allowing them to finance the missiles that were launched at American troops.
“The missiles fired last night at us and our allies were paid for with the funds made available by the last administration,” Trump asserted.
Trump was referencing $150 billion in assets that were held in overseas accounts and sent back to Iran, a process put into motion by Obama’s failed nuclear deal in 2015.
The former President also famously gave nearly $2 billion to Iran as leverage to ensure three American prisoners were released, money which, according to CNN at the time, “was flown into Iran on wooden pallets.”
Today, Trump promised Americans that Iran would never be given the capability to create a nuclear weapon while he is in office.
“As long as I am President of the United States, Iran will never be allowed to have a nuclear weapon,” Trump said.
RELATED: Iran President Admits Trump’s Sanctions Wiped Out Obama’s Nuclear Deal, Pallets of Cash
“Iran’s hostilities substantially increased after the foolish Iran nuclear deal was signed in 2013. And they were given $150 billion,” says President Trump. “The missiles fired last night at us & our allies were paid for with the funds made available by the last administration.” pic.twitter.com/wMVDlq2tOt — Trump War Room — Text FIGHT to 88022 (@TrumpWarRoom) January 8, 2020
Trump Has Proven He Can Handle the Iran Situation Better Than Any Democrat Candidate
Political scientist Ian Bremmer, while quantifying his comments by explaining he is no big fan of President Trump said it is “impossible not to call [the] Iran outcome a win for [the] president and a big opportunity going forward.”
Trump’s two notable foreign policy wins: Massive escalation vs much weaker countries. Threatening Mexico with economic catastrophe if they didn’t tighten their border. They did. Military decapitation of Iran after strike against US base and embassy. Virtually no retaliation. — ian bremmer (@ianbremmer) January 8, 2020
Bremmer added that “Iran is weaker today than it was when Trump became president.”
Ian Bremmer: “Iran is weaker today than it was when Trump became president”https://t.co/2zGQKXDc0Z pic.twitter.com/wo3iIlH0wC — RNC Research (@RNCResearch) January 8, 2020
Trump’s tactics lie in stark contrast to those of Obama and serve as a reminder that any of the top Democrats running against him in 2020 would set American foreign policy back significantly.
Elizabeth Warren has struggled to call General Qassem Soleimani, a man responsible for the deaths of hundreds of Americans, and whose death escalated tensions with Iran, a terrorist.
Bernie Sanders has been calling Soleimani’s elimination an “assassination” while downplaying his responsibility in the killing of Americans.
And Joe Biden, Obama’s former right-hand man? Well, he can’t even keep Iraq and Iran straight …
In what was billed as a major foreign policy speech, Biden confuses Iraq and Iranhttps://t.co/jZFJFtA0kc pic.twitter.com/DvnNzzfdDg — RNC Research (@RNCResearch) January 7, 2020
Steve Guest, Rapid Response Director for the RNC, said that while Democrats are tripping over themselves trying to side with Iran and pushing the impeachment debacle, “President Trump is showing the world how to successfully navigate a complex foreign policy situation.”
Just what you’d expect from a true leader.


thepoliticalinsider--2020-01-08--White House Slams CNN as ‘Irresponsible’ Over Alleged False Report During Iranian Attacks On America

White House Slams CNN as ‘Irresponsible’ Over Alleged False Report During Iranian Attacks On American Troops

White House Press Secretary Stephanie Grisham blasted CNN Tuesday night for airing an apparently false report concerning an address from President Donald Trump in their eagerness “ to be first to break news.
” CNN ’ s Kaitlan Collins cited CNN Senior Washington Correspondent Jeff Zeleny when she posted Tuesday , “ Aides are making urgent preparations at this hour for Trump to address the nation , per [ Jeff Zeleny ] .
The specific timing [ to be determined ] & could be delayed given we are still learning info but two officials say a speech is being prepared @ @ @ @ @ @ @ address.
” RELATED : Ilhan Omar : Trump Could ‘ Provoke ’ War with Iran to Protect Business Interests ‘ The public once again falls victim to irresponsible ‘ reporting ’ Yet Grisham said CNN did not even attempt to confirm the report .
“ This is not true – was never true – & no one even attempted to confirm with the press office before tweeting , ” tweeted Grisham .
“ In a race to be first to break news , the public once again falls victim to irresponsible ‘ reporting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and Kaitlan Collins ] .
” CNN ’ s inaccurate reporting didn ’ t just end up on social media , but on the network airwaves and news site .
“ The White House is making plans for President Trump to address the nation tonight , ” a report was headlined , that was authored by Zeleny .
“ As President Trump confers with his top advisers tonight at the White House , aides are making urgent preparations at this hour for him to address the nation after Iran fired missiles at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ posted .
“ The specific timing of the address is still to be determined — and could be delayed , as information is being gathered — but two officials tell CNN that a speech is being prepared and plans are being made for Trump to speak tonight from the Oval Office , ” the post added .
CNN responded to Grisham by saying the press secretary was “ completely out of the loop ” with her own team and the news outlet stood by their reporting .
“ The most shocking thing about @ @ @ @ @ @ @ secretary ] is completely out of the loop in her own shop , ” CNN Communications insisted .
“ CNN ’ s reporting that preparations were being made for an address was 100 percent accurate , and was confirmed by multiple [ White House ] officials.
” On Tuesday , the Pentagon confirmed that more than a dozen ballistic missiles were launched by Iran against U.S. military and coalition forces in Iraq .
This attack came in response to a Trump-ordered killing of terrorist and Iranian general Qassem Soleimani last week .
RELATED @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ After Photo Shows Speaker at Party During Iran Missile Attack “ Soleimani was the head of the Iranian and Iranian-backed forces carrying out those operations killing American troops ” during the Iraq War , Fox News reported .
“ According to the State Department , 17 % of all deaths of U.S. personnel in Iraq from 2003 to 2011 were orchestrated by Soleimani.
” Reports from the State Department indicated that Soleimani was in the process of “ coordinating ” attacks on U.S. personnel .
“ We can confirm that in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been traveling in the Middle East coordinating further imminent large-scale attacks against U.S. diplomats and service members .
These threats were highly credible and the intelligence is sound , ” the State Department ’ s statement read .

RELATED: Ilhan Omar: Trump Could ‘Provoke’ War with Iran to Protect Business Interests
Aides are making urgent preparations at this hour for Trump to address the nation, per @jeffzeleny. The specific timing TBD & could be delayed given we are still learning info but two officials say a speech is being prepared and plans are being made for Oval address. — Kaitlan Collins (@kaitlancollins) January 8, 2020
‘The public once again falls victim to irresponsible ‘reporting’
Yet Grisham said CNN did not even attempt to confirm the report.
“This is not true – was never true – & no one even attempted to confirm with the press office before tweeting,” tweeted Grisham. “In a race to be first to break news, the public once again falls victim to irresponsible ‘reporting’ by [CNN, Jeff Zeleny ,and Kaitlan Collins].”
This is not true – was never true – & no one even attempted to confirm with the press office before tweeting. In a race to be first to break news, the public once again falls victim to irresponsible “reporting” by @CNN @jeffzeleny @kaitlancollins https://t.co/7NdGlevoCO — Stephanie Grisham (@PressSec) January 8, 2020
CNN’s inaccurate reporting didn’t just end up on social media, but on the network airwaves and news site.
“The White House is making plans for President Trump to address the nation tonight,” a report was headlined, that was authored by Zeleny.
“As President Trump confers with his top advisers tonight at the White House, aides are making urgent preparations at this hour for him to address the nation after Iran fired missiles at US forces in Iraq,” Zeleny posted.
“The specific timing of the address is still to be determined — and could be delayed, as information is being gathered — but two officials tell CNN that a speech is being prepared and plans are being made for Trump to speak tonight from the Oval Office,” the post added.
CNN responded to Grisham by saying the press secretary was “completely out of the loop” with her own team and the news outlet stood by their reporting.
“The most shocking thing about this statement is that the [press secretary] is completely out of the loop in her own shop,” CNN Communications insisted. “CNN’s reporting that preparations were being made for an address was 100 percent accurate, and was confirmed by multiple [White House] officials.”
“Nice try” CNN added.
CNN blew it, again https://t.co/hC2VYOeA8Y — Mark R. Levin (@marklevinshow) January 8, 2020
State Department On Soleimani
On Tuesday, the Pentagon confirmed that more than a dozen ballistic missiles were launched by Iran against U.S. military and coalition forces in Iraq. This attack came in response to a Trump-ordered killing of terrorist and Iranian general Qassem Soleimani last week.
RELATED: Cheney Calls Pelosi an ‘Embarrassment’ After Photo Shows Speaker at Party During Iran Missile Attack
“Soleimani was the head of the Iranian and Iranian-backed forces carrying out those operations killing American troops” during the Iraq War, Fox News reported. “According to the State Department, 17% of all deaths of U.S. personnel in Iraq from 2003 to 2011 were orchestrated by Soleimani.”
Reports from the State Department indicated that Soleimani was in the process of “coordinating” attacks on U.S. personnel.
“We can confirm that in the past several days, General Soleimani had been traveling in the Middle East coordinating further imminent large-scale attacks against U.S. diplomats and service members. These threats were highly credible and the intelligence is sound,” the State Department’s statement read.


thepoliticalinsider--2020-01-08--AOC Complains She’s Hated In America Even Though She’s So Popular

New York Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez complained that she ’ s “ one of the most hated people in America , ” despite the fact her popularity is so immense she “ can ’ t go outside anymore.
” In a recent interview with New York Magazine , the de facto leader of the Democrat party lamented the fact that she is despised by the President and other conservatives .
“ I know I am also one of the most hated people in America , ” she said .
AOC , as she is known to do , suggested that hatred @ @ @ @ @ @ @ racism .
The hardcore socialist said that her age and skin color made her a target , calling each factor “ a tattoo-on-my-face kind of situation.
” RELATED : Ocasio-Cortez Accuses Trump of ‘ Act of War ’ By Killing Iran Terror General Ocasio-Cortez complained about the negative attention , sure , but she also complained about the positive attention she ’ s received since being in Congress as well .
She ’ s such a superstar , you see , that AOC can ’ t even go out in public anymore .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ and fellow radicals .
“ I can ’ t go outside anymore .
I miss being able to go out to dinner .
I miss anonymity , ” she whined .
“ I have to send my boyfriend out to get groceries .
There has been a shift in chores.
” AOC ’ s popularity is so far off the charts , Politico tried to manufacture a groundswell of support for her to make a presidential run in 2024 or 2028 .
RELATED : AOC Slams Joe Biden , Complains Dem Party Has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Take Anybody ’ It seems Ocasio-Cortez isn ’ t happy no matter the attention being heaped upon her .
Which makes one wonder why she constantly seeks attention by making things up out of thin air .
You know , like claims that the U.S. is running ‘ concentration camps ’ at the border .
Or that the President killing an Iranian terrorist is an “ act of war.
” It ’ s important to note , however , that it isn ’ t just Republicans that dislike the New York socialist .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ own party that leaked a poll in July showing she had a woeful 22 % approval rating , after all .
AOC isn ’ t interested in making friends in the Democrat party , recently calling more moderate candidates the “ Tea Party of the left , ” moaning that her colleagues don ’ t think she belongs in Congress , and complaining about being worked too hard by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi .
Still , she views herself as an inspiration .
“ As a consequence of my victory , many people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” she said .
We ’ re quite certain just as many have been inspired to run against unhinged extremists like AOC as well .
In that regard , she may be right .

New York Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez complained that she’s “one of the most hated people in America,” despite the fact her popularity is so immense she “can’t go outside anymore.”
In a recent interview with New York Magazine, the de facto leader of the Democrat party lamented the fact that she is despised by the President and other conservatives.
“I know I am also one of the most hated people in America,” she said.
AOC, as she is known to do, suggested that hatred stems from – you guessed it – racism.
The hardcore socialist said that her age and skin color made her a target, calling each factor “a tattoo-on-my-face kind of situation.”
RELATED: Ocasio-Cortez Accuses Trump of ‘Act of War’ By Killing Iran Terror General
“It’s weird,” Ocasio-Cortez said when we spoke inside the Capitol Building one afternoon in mid-December as impeachment hearings consumed Washington. “Because I know I am also one of the most hated people in America.”https://t.co/DEGFTvjNtz — David Freedlander (@freedlander) January 6, 2020
She’s Soooo Famous
Ocasio-Cortez complained about the negative attention, sure, but she also complained about the positive attention she’s received since being in Congress as well.
She’s such a superstar, you see, that AOC can’t even go out in public anymore. Lest she be mobbed by adoring fans and fellow radicals.
“I can’t go outside anymore. I miss being able to go out to dinner. I miss anonymity,” she whined.
“I have to send my boyfriend out to get groceries. There has been a shift in chores.”
AOC’s popularity is so far off the charts, Politico tried to manufacture a groundswell of support for her to make a presidential run in 2024 or 2028.
RELATED: AOC Slams Joe Biden, Complains Dem Party Has No Standards: ‘They’ll Take Anybody’
Ocasio-Cortez says Biden and other Democrats are closer to being right-winghttps://t.co/9ts47ERg6n — Intl. Business Times (@IBTimes) January 6, 2020
No Making Her Happy
It seems Ocasio-Cortez isn’t happy no matter the attention being heaped upon her. Which makes one wonder why she constantly seeks attention by making things up out of thin air. You know, like claims that the U.S. is running ‘concentration camps’ at the border. Or that the President killing an Iranian terrorist is an “act of war.”
It’s important to note, however, that it isn’t just Republicans that dislike the New York socialist.
It was a group associated with her own party that leaked a poll in July showing she had a woeful 22% approval rating, after all.
AOC isn’t interested in making friends in the Democrat party, recently calling more moderate candidates the “Tea Party of the left,” moaning that her colleagues don’t think she belongs in Congress, and complaining about being worked too hard by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
Still, she views herself as an inspiration.
“As a consequence of my victory, many people are inspired to run for office,” she said.
We’re quite certain just as many have been inspired to run against unhinged extremists like AOC as well. In that regard, she may be right.


thepoliticalinsider--2020-01-08--Cheney Calls Pelosi an ‘Embarrassment’ After Photo Shows Speaker at Party During Iran Missile Attack

Representative Liz Cheney described Nancy Pelosi as an “ embarrassment ” after a photo emerged showing the House Speaker attending a party after receiving word of an Iranian missile attack on U.S. troops in Iraq .
Iran launched as many as 15 ballistic missiles at bases where U.S. troops were stationed Tuesday evening , though initial reports indicate the strike didn ’ t kill or injure any Americans .
A Politico reporter noted that Pelosi was at a meeting when she received word that Vice President Mike Pence was on the phone wishing to brief her on the attack .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the call .
“ In [ a ] meeting tonight Speaker Pelosi was handed a note telling her VP Pence was on the phone , ” the reporter tweeted .
“ ‘ Tell him I ’ ll call him back , ’ she said according to sources in [ the ] room , noting she had to go open the House for [ a ] new session.
” Just minutes later , Pelosi was handed another note informing her of the bombing .
RELATED : Nikki Haley : Only Ones Mourning Soleimani ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ While Missiles Are Fired Shortly after receiving word of the attack on our troops in Iraq , Pelosi was spotted by a food editor for Washingtonian magazine attending the opening of a restaurant in Washington , D.C. She appears to be smiling in the somewhat blurred image .
There was , at that time , no way to have known there were no casualties following Iran ’ s show of force .
She knew American troops had been the target of a bombing but had no way of knowing the extent of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ after that photo was taken and posted , made her own statement on social media claiming she was “ closely monitoring ” the situation in Iraq .
The food editor , Anna Spiegel , responding to backlash over the photo , told followers that the Speaker was only at the restaurant “ for all of 10 minutes.
” Still , the optics did Pelosi no favors .
“ Speaker Pelosi is an embarrassment and unfit for office , ” Cheney ( R-WY ) wrote .
RELATED : Pelosi Ripped After Saying Death of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ‘ Disproportionate ’ Pelosi ’ s statement warrants criticism not simply based on the background of a restaurant opening just minutes earlier .
By adding the statement “ ending needless provocations , ” she is taking an unnecessary shot at President Trump .
More importantly , she ’ s accusing the United States of “ needless provocations ” without noting that Iran had killed an American contractor and tried to overrun an American embassy just days earlier .
That ’ s a provocation .
Perhaps we shouldn ’ t be shocked by this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ killing of an Iranian terrorist responsible for taking the lives of over 600 Americans was a “ disproportionate ” act .

Representative Liz Cheney described Nancy Pelosi as an “embarrassment” after a photo emerged showing the House Speaker attending a party after receiving word of an Iranian missile attack on U.S. troops in Iraq.
Iran launched as many as 15 ballistic missiles at bases where U.S. troops were stationed Tuesday evening, though initial reports indicate the strike didn’t kill or injure any Americans.
A Politico reporter noted that Pelosi was at a meeting when she received word that Vice President Mike Pence was on the phone wishing to brief her on the attack.
She couldn’t be bothered with the call.
“In [a] meeting tonight Speaker Pelosi was handed a note telling her VP Pence was on the phone,” the reporter tweeted. “‘Tell him I’ll call him back,’ she said according to sources in [the] room, noting she had to go open the House for [a] new session.”
Just minutes later, Pelosi was handed another note informing her of the bombing.
RELATED: Nikki Haley: Only Ones Mourning Soleimani’s Death Are Democrats
In meeting tonight Speaker Pelosi was handed a note telling her VP Pence was on the phone. “Tell him I’ll call him back,” she said according to sources in room, noting she had to go open the House for new session. Two minutes later, she was handed note about air base bombing. — Heather Caygle (@heatherscope) January 7, 2020
Wining and Dining While Missiles Are Fired
Shortly after receiving word of the attack on our troops in Iraq, Pelosi was spotted by a food editor for Washingtonian magazine attending the opening of a restaurant in Washington, D.C.
She appears to be smiling in the somewhat blurred image.
Nancy Pelosi at Danny Meyer’s Maialino Mare opening in Navy Yard. pic.twitter.com/OMkVtxeEEk — Anna Spiegel (@AnnaSpiegs) January 8, 2020
There was, at that time, no way to have known there were no casualties following Iran’s show of force. She knew American troops had been the target of a bombing but had no way of knowing the extent of the damage.
Pelosi, roughly 20 minutes after that photo was taken and posted, made her own statement on social media claiming she was “closely monitoring” the situation in Iraq.
Closely monitoring the situation following bombings targeting U.S. troops in Iraq. We must ensure the safety of our servicemembers, including ending needless provocations from the Administration and demanding that Iran cease its violence. America & world cannot afford war. — Nancy Pelosi (@SpeakerPelosi) January 8, 2020
The food editor, Anna Spiegel, responding to backlash over the photo, told followers that the Speaker was only at the restaurant “for all of 10 minutes.”
Still, the optics did Pelosi no favors.
“Speaker Pelosi is an embarrassment and unfit for office,” Cheney (R-WY) wrote.
RELATED: Pelosi Ripped After Saying Death of Iranian General Who Killed Hundreds of Americans ‘Disproportionate’
Speaker Pelosi is an embarrassment and unfit for office. https://t.co/DJGFb2da4d — Liz Cheney (@Liz_Cheney) January 8, 2020
Backlash For Pelosi
Pelosi’s statement warrants criticism not simply based on the background of a restaurant opening just minutes earlier.
By adding the statement “ending needless provocations,” she is taking an unnecessary shot at President Trump.
You can’t even make one supportive statement in the midst of an attack on America. You’re sick. @realDonaldTrump lives rent free in your head 24/7. — Rusty Weiss 🇺🇸 (@rustyweiss74) January 8, 2020
More importantly, she’s accusing the United States of “needless provocations” without noting that Iran had killed an American contractor and tried to overrun an American embassy just days earlier. That’s a provocation.
We are under military attack by another nation and Nancy Pelosi attacks @RealDonaldTrump. https://t.co/kbQhDP6S3N — Tom Fitton (@TomFitton) January 8, 2020
Perhaps we shouldn’t be shocked by this reaction considering Pelosi also stated that the killing of an Iranian terrorist responsible for taking the lives of over 600 Americans was a “disproportionate” act.


thepoliticalinsider--2020-01-08--Royal Couple Don’t Need The Queen To Pay the Rent Anymore

You knew it was going to happen .
The royal train wreck , I mean .
A woman who played a corporate ingenue on American cable television and who once claimed , no lie , that we didn ’ t have tabloid sensationalism in America ( that would be news to the New York Post or National Enquirer ) and thus she wasn ’ t used to negative press , is throwing of the stiff shackles of Buckingham Palace to make cash in a massive side hustle and she is dragging her besotted husband along for the lark .
Yes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ respectively the Duchess and Duke of Sussex ( you read it right ) , are stepping down from top tier royal duties to focus on their charities , her image , and no doubt her woke political causes .
It will bring them zillions in celeb-worshiping lucre .
It may be quite good for them but it does no favors for the House of Windsor .
Related : Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Are “ Stepping Back As Senior Members of the Royal Family ” This Yank adventuress is reminiscent of another in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ similar pull over a royal , and at that , a king .
When Edward VIII gave up the throne in December of 1936 for Baltimore ’ s Wallis Simpson , ” the woman I love ” , she too had her woke political causes and a spouse in puppy-like infatuation .
Only then the cause was Nazi fascism .
It got the activist couple banished to the South of France at first , then to the Bahamas for the duration of WWII , lest they get used too easily by their chums @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is no Simpson .
Markle is taller .
The Sussexes are decamping to Canada for a bit , spending half time there and half in the UK , where the bright lights and sizzling social scene of downtown Ottawa on a Tuesday night is sure to meet their fancy .
The broadcasters of the CBC ( Canadian Broadcasting Corporation ) , who tend to be Inuits and talking beavers , are no doubt thrilled at the opportunity to chat about Meghan , with Meghan , and for Meghan .
Related : Why This @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Special ( It All Started with Meghan Markle ) This royal debacle , though not quite a surprise , is sad as it signals a sad goodbye to the amusing Harry of yore .
Like his Shakespearean namesake , this Prince Harry had a wild and daring youth .
From wearing a Nazi uniform ( What is it with this family and Nazis !
? )
to a costume party to bravely serving on the front lines with U.K. and U.S. troops in Afghanistan , this royal was a bonnie laddie , a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of an actress has done strange things to the former wayward prince .
Some of them , perhaps beneficial .
The next scene of this melodrama , where Meghan gives a tell-all interview about how mean the other royals and the British aristocracy were to her , can not be too far away .
This piece originally appeared in LifeZette and is used by permission .
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By David Kamioner | January 8, 2020
You knew it was going to happen. The royal train wreck, I mean.
A woman who played a corporate ingenue on American cable television and who once claimed, no lie, that we didn’t have tabloid sensationalism in America (that would be news to the New York Post or National Enquirer) and thus she wasn’t used to negative press, is throwing of the stiff shackles of Buckingham Palace to make cash in a massive side hustle and she is dragging her besotted husband along for the lark.
Yes, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry, respectively the Duchess and Duke of Sussex (you read it right), are stepping down from top tier royal duties to focus on their charities, her image, and no doubt her woke political causes. It will bring them zillions in celeb-worshiping lucre. It may be quite good for them but it does no favors for the House of Windsor.
Related: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Are “Stepping Back As Senior Members of the Royal Family”
This Yank adventuress is reminiscent of another in the 1930s who seemed to have a similar pull over a royal, and at that, a king. When Edward VIII gave up the throne in December of 1936 for Baltimore’s Wallis Simpson,”the woman I love”, she too had her woke political causes and a spouse in puppy-like infatuation. Only then the cause was Nazi fascism. It got the activist couple banished to the South of France at first, then to the Bahamas for the duration of WWII, lest they get used too easily by their chums in the Third Reich.
But Markle is no Simpson. Markle is taller.
The Sussexes are decamping to Canada for a bit, spending half time there and half in the UK, where the bright lights and sizzling social scene of downtown Ottawa on a Tuesday night is sure to meet their fancy. The broadcasters of the CBC (Canadian Broadcasting Corporation), who tend to be Inuits and talking beavers, are no doubt thrilled at the opportunity to chat about Meghan, with Meghan, and for Meghan.
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This royal debacle, though not quite a surprise, is sad as it signals a sad goodbye to the amusing Harry of yore. Like his Shakespearean namesake, this Prince Harry had a wild and daring youth. From wearing a Nazi uniform (What is it with this family and Nazis!?) to a costume party to bravely serving on the front lines with U.K. and U.S. troops in Afghanistan, this royal was a bonnie laddie, a right stout fellow.
But the love of an actress has done strange things to the former wayward prince. Some of them, perhaps beneficial.
The next scene of this melodrama, where Meghan gives a tell-all interview about how mean the other royals and the British aristocracy were to her, cannot be too far away.
Pass the popcorn.
This piece originally appeared in LifeZette and is used by permission.
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thepoliticalinsider--2020-01-08--Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Are ‘Stepping Back As Senior Members of the Royal Family’

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are stepping away from their senior roles in the Royal Family .
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex announced on their joint Instagram account that they have been considering this decision for the past few years : “ After many months of reflection and internal discussions , we have chosen to make a transition this year in starting to carve out a progressive new role within this institution .
We intend to step back as ‘ senior ’ members of the Royal Family and work to become financially independent , while continuing to fully support @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with your encouragement , particularly over the last few years , that we feel prepared to make this adjustment .
Related : Meghan Markle ’ s Father Claims She Didn ’ t Pay for College , He Did — ‘ I Have Bank Statements to Prove It ’ We now plan to balance our time between the United Kingdom and North America , continuing to honour our duty to The Queen , the Commonwealth , and our patronages .
This geographic balance will enable us to raise our son with an appreciation for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ born , while also providing our family with the space to focus on the next chapter , including the launch of our new charitable entity .
We look forward to sharing the full details of this exciting next step in due course , as we continue to collaborate with Her Majesty The Queen , The Prince of Wales , The Duke of Cambridge and all relevant parties .
Until then , please accept our deepest thanks for your continued support.
” – The Duke and Duchess of Sussex For more information , please @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” This piece originally appeared in LifeZette and is used by permission .
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By John Wesley Reid | January 8, 2020
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are stepping away from their senior roles in the Royal Family.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex announced on their joint Instagram account that they have been considering this decision for the past few years:
“After many months of reflection and internal discussions, we have chosen to make a transition this year in starting to carve out a progressive new role within this institution. We intend to step back as ‘senior’ members of the Royal Family and work to become financially independent, while continuing to fully support Her Majesty The Queen. It is with your encouragement, particularly over the last few years, that we feel prepared to make this adjustment.
Related: Meghan Markle’s Father Claims She Didn’t Pay for College, He Did — ‘I Have Bank Statements to Prove It’
We now plan to balance our time between the United Kingdom and North America, continuing to honour our duty to The Queen, the Commonwealth, and our patronages. This geographic balance will enable us to raise our son with an appreciation for the royal tradition into which he was born, while also providing our family with the space to focus on the next chapter, including the launch of our new charitable entity.
We look forward to sharing the full details of this exciting next step in due course, as we continue to collaborate with Her Majesty The Queen, The Prince of Wales, The Duke of Cambridge and all relevant parties. Until then, please accept our deepest thanks for your continued support.” – The Duke and Duchess of Sussex
For more information, please visit sussexroyal.com (link in bio)”
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thepoliticalinsider--2020-01-09--Army Vet Becomes Legally Male Again

Army Vet Becomes Legally Male Again

When most people want something back from the store they go to the returns department .
But it wasn ’ t that easy for Jamie Shupe .
He wanted his gender back .
It started in 2016 when the U.S. Army veteran decided he wanted to be “ non-binary ” ( no sexual classification ) .
A year later a judge in Oregon gave him that legal designation .
Could Shupe alter his biological sex to non-binary ?
Of course not .
Was he still a man ?
Yes .
But could a courtroom in Oregon , and a judge @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , let him have his fiction and legally play along as well ?
It ’ s what happens on the West Coast .
Related : With Today ’ s ‘ New ’ Masculinity , ‘ You ’ re Guilty if You ’ re a Man , ’ Says Michael L. Brown It was the first time it had happened in the U.S. and the Left went mad with glowing praise .
Just one problem .
After he went full non-binary , Shupe hated it .
He eventually thought it all was a big @ @ @ @ @ @ @ another Oregon judge legally gave him back his gender , returned his name to James Shupe ( his non-binary name is not noted ) , and put his actual gender throughout the ordeal back on his driver ’ s license .
He told the Star Banner , “ The mental health system just rubber stamps you with gender dysphoria ( discontent with a person ’ s assigned gender ) and they don ’ t look at the underlying behavior .
Educating myself about why I was doing the things I was doing was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with it and allow me to get back to reality.
” Shupe warns other who have trod down his unfortunate prior path , “ My case is still being used in non-binary gender lawsuits .
I want people to know that I don ’ t agree with that anymore .
My hope is by making my story public , I can help reverse what I helped unleash , ” he said to the paper .
Related : Traditional Princeton Bathrooms Are ‘ Liberated from the Gender Binary ’ He told CBN last March @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I have chronic post-traumatic stress disorder , having previously served in the military for almost 18 years .
All of my doctors agree on that .
Others believe that I have bipolar disorder and possibly borderline personality disorder… ” That would have protected me from my inclination to cross-dress and my risky sexual transgressions , of which there were many .
Instead , quacks in the medical community hid me in the women ’ s bathroom with people ’ s wives and daughters .
‘ Your gender identity is female , ’ these @ @ @ @ @ @ @ only one of an untold number of victims of this specific kind of PC madness .
Thankfully he realized his mistake and is trying to help others stay out of the personal abyss he suffered through .
One can only wish him luck and hope not just he , but the society at large , recognizes this for voodoo medicine that victimizes vulnerable people .
This piece originally appeared in LifeZette and is used by permission .
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By David Kamioner | January 8, 2020
When most people want something back from the store they go to the returns department. But it wasn’t that easy for Jamie Shupe. He wanted his gender back.
It started in 2016 when the U.S. Army veteran decided he wanted to be “non-binary” (no sexual classification). A year later a judge in Oregon gave him that legal designation. Could Shupe alter his biological sex to non-binary? Of course not. Was he still a man? Yes.
But could a courtroom in Oregon, and a judge who had a “transgender” kid, let him have his fiction and legally play along as well?
It’s what happens on the West Coast.
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It was the first time it had happened in the U.S. and the Left went mad with glowing praise. Just one problem. After he went full non-binary, Shupe hated it. He eventually thought it all was a big mistake.
So this last Christmas Eve another Oregon judge legally gave him back his gender, returned his name to James Shupe (his non-binary name is not noted), and put his actual gender throughout the ordeal back on his driver’s license.
He told the Star Banner, “The mental health system just rubber stamps you with gender dysphoria (discontent with a person’s assigned gender) and they don’t look at the underlying behavior. Educating myself about why I was doing the things I was doing was key to being able to make peace with it and allow me to get back to reality.”
Shupe warns other who have trod down his unfortunate prior path, “My case is still being used in non-binary gender lawsuits. I want people to know that I don’t agree with that anymore. My hope is by making my story public, I can help reverse what I helped unleash,” he said to the paper.
Related: Traditional Princeton Bathrooms Are ‘Liberated from the Gender Binary’
He told CBN last March, that medical personnel “ignored that I have chronic post-traumatic stress disorder, having previously served in the military for almost 18 years. All of my doctors agree on that. Others believe that I have bipolar disorder and possibly borderline personality disorder…”That would have protected me from my inclination to cross-dress and my risky sexual transgressions, of which there were many. Instead, quacks in the medical community hid me in the women’s bathroom with people’s wives and daughters. ‘Your gender identity is female,’ these alleged professionals said.”
Jamie Shupe is only one of an untold number of victims of this specific kind of PC madness. Thankfully he realized his mistake and is trying to help others stay out of the personal abyss he suffered through.
This piece originally appeared in LifeZette and is used by permission.
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thepoliticalinsider--2020-01-09--Pelosi: Impeachment Articles “Probably” Sent to Senate “Soon”

In a press conference on Thursday , Speaker Nancy Pelosi said that the House would not hold articles of impeachment “ indefinitely ” and would “ probably ” send them to the Senate “ soon.
” The House voted to impeach President Trump last month , but Speaker Pelosi has yet to send the articles of impeachment over to the Senate and begin the impeachment trial .
As this hasn ’ t happened yet , some legal experts say the President has technically not been impeached .
“ I ’ m not holding [ the articles of impeachment ] indefinitely @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I ’ ll send them over when I ’ m ready .
And that will probably be soon… We want to see what they ’ re willing to do , and the manner in which they will do it… Documentation , witnesses , facts , truth .
That ’ s what they ’ re afraid of.
” Pelosi is facing enormous pressure from her side of the House into just handing the articles over and getting the show on the road .
Rep. Jahana Hayes of Connecticut , who voted to impeach the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ conduct , ” said that it was “ the right thing to do ” to hand the articles over .
“ I trust the speaker ’ s judgment , but I voted on these articles when they were presented because I felt that we were at a point where it needed to happen , ” said Hayes , a recent member of the House .
“ So personally , I ’ d like them to go forward.
” Senator Chris Coons of Delaware said he respected “ the fact that she is concerned @ @ @ @ @ @ @ there will be a fair trial , ” but thinks that “ it is time to get on with it.
” Their voices were joined by more senior figures in the Democratic establishment .
Senator Dianne Feinstein , from Pelosi ’ s own state of California , told Politico that “ the longer it goes on the less urgent it becomes .
So if it ’ s serious and urgent , send them over .
If it isn ’ t , don ’ t send it over.
” Senator Joe Manchin of West @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ should move on , ” and pass it up to them .
RELATED : Mitch McConnell is Moving Forward on Impeachment Whether Democrats Like It Or Not Get On With It !
It almost seems incredible as to why Pelosi isn ’ t sending over the articles of impeachment to the Senate .
Why would she not be doing what she and pretty much everyone else in her party have been crying for since the President was elected ?
Well , it ’ s simple : She wants to drag this process @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to give the President maximum embarrassment .
Pelosi knows that the Republicans in the Senate won ’ t convict him , so she ’ s causing more delay and dither to stop the President and Congress getting on with the things that actually matter to the American people , like building a wall and securing our borders !
Once you know that , it all makes sense .

In a press conference on Thursday, Speaker Nancy Pelosi said that the House would not hold articles of impeachment “indefinitely” and would “probably” send them to the Senate “soon.”
Articles of Impeachment “Not Held Indefinitely”
The House voted to impeach President Trump last month, but Speaker Pelosi has yet to send the articles of impeachment over to the Senate and begin the impeachment trial. As this hasn’t happened yet, some legal experts say the President has technically not been impeached.
“I’m not holding [the articles of impeachment] indefinitely,” Pelosi told reporters. “I’ll send them over when I’m ready. And that will probably be soon… We want to see what they’re willing to do, and the manner in which they will do it… Documentation, witnesses, facts, truth. That’s what they’re afraid of.”
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Huge Pressure on Pelosi
Pelosi is facing enormous pressure from her side of the House into just handing the articles over and getting the show on the road. Rep. Jahana Hayes of Connecticut, who voted to impeach the President “over urgent concerns about his conduct,” said that it was “the right thing to do” to hand the articles over.
“I trust the speaker’s judgment, but I voted on these articles when they were presented because I felt that we were at a point where it needed to happen,” said Hayes, a recent member of the House. “So personally, I’d like them to go forward.” Senator Chris Coons of Delaware said he respected “the fact that she is concerned about the fact about whether or not there will be a fair trial,” but thinks that “it is time to get on with it.”
Their voices were joined by more senior figures in the Democratic establishment. Senator Dianne Feinstein, from Pelosi’s own state of California, told Politico that “the longer it goes on the less urgent it becomes. So if it’s serious and urgent, send them over. If it isn’t, don’t send it over.”
Senator Joe Manchin of West Virginia agreed, saying that the House “should move on,” and pass it up to them.
RELATED: Mitch McConnell is Moving Forward on Impeachment Whether Democrats Like It Or Not
Get On With It!
It almost seems incredible as to why Pelosi isn’t sending over the articles of impeachment to the Senate. Why would she not be doing what she and pretty much everyone else in her party have been crying for since the President was elected? Well, it’s simple: She wants to drag this process out for as long as possible, to give the President maximum embarrassment.
Pelosi knows that the Republicans in the Senate won’t convict him, so she’s causing more delay and dither to stop the President and Congress getting on with the things that actually matter to the American people, like building a wall and securing our borders! Once you know that, it all makes sense.