thepoliticalinsider--2020-05-07--Rush Limbaugh Reveals What He Truly ‘Fears’ About The Texas Salon Owner Being Jailed

Rush Limbaugh revealed on Wednesday what he truly feared regarding the controversy over the Dallas salon owner who was jailed for seven days in jail for defying Texas ’ s “ stay-at-home order.
” Limbaugh said it was about more than just one ruling and increasing authoritarian actions from government officials at different levels across the country points to an erosion of respect for the Constitution .
Rush began his discussion by sharing salon owner Shelley Luther ’ s now famous statement to the judge during her hearing .
RELATED : Rush Limbaugh Explains Why He Believes Democrats Approach To @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would like to say that I have much respect for this court and laws , and that I ’ ve never been in this position before .
And it ’ s not someplace that I want to be , ” Luther told Dallas County Judge Eric V. Moyé .
“ But I have to disagree with you , sir , when you say that I ’ m ‘ selfish , ’ because feeding my kids is not selfish , ” Luther continued .
“ I have hairstylists that are going hungry because they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ So , sir , if you think the law is more important than kids getting fed , then please go ahead with your decision .
But I am not gon na shut the salon.
” “ The defiance of the court ’ s order was open , flagrant and intentional , ” Judge Moyé declared .
“ The defendants , although having been given an opportunity to do so , have expressed no contrition , remorse or regret for their contemptuous action.
” ‘ This is a tinderbox situation… being replicated in many @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are ’ Limbaugh said this was a perfect example of how quickly people in power will abuse it .
“ She literally was arrested for opening her salon because she and her stylists are having a hard time buying food , ” Limbaugh said .
“ They don ’ t have any money .
They need to get back to work .
They didn ’ t demand that some government fix the problem .
They didn ’ t demand a handout .
They didn ’ t demand some paycheck protection plan or some @ @ @ @ @ @ @ went out and solved the problem as they have been taught , as they lived , as they were raised , ” Limbaugh continued .
“ They went back to work — and , for that , she ’ s sentenced to a week in jail.
” “ Folks , this is a tinderbox situation that is , I fear , being replicated in many parts of this country where these authoritarians are , ” said Limbaugh .
“ You know , all politicians have a craving for power .
It is a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the roost .
It is an abject miracle .
It ’ s a just a piece of paper .
It ’ s just a series of pieces of paper with words on it .
It is amazing that after 200-plus years , everybody we ’ ve elected has decided to subordinate themselves and their power , their desires to it.
” “ I fear that ’ s coming to a change , ” Rush emphasized .
“ I think some of these blue state governors and so forth are so infatuated with this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the natural authoritative tendencies that people in politics have… ” On Wednesday , Texas Governor Greg Abbott appeared on Fox News , where he told Sean Hannity , “ As I have made clear through prior pronouncements , jailing Texans for non-compliance with executive orders should always be the last available option .
Compliance with executive orders during this pandemic is important to ensure public safety ; however , surely there are less restrictive means to achieving that goal than jailing a Texas mother.
” “ Wearing a mask is the best practice @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , no one should forfeit their liberty and be sent to jail for not wearing a mask.
” RELATED : Court Frees Salon Owner Who Opened In Defiance Of Stay-At-Home Orders , Governor Abbott Says It Won ’ t Happen Again On Thursday , Governor Abbott announced Luther would be released .
“ Throwing Texans in jail who have had their businesses shut down through no fault of their own is nonsensical , and I will not allow it to happen , ” Abbott said in a statement .
Governor Abbott did the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ still doesn ’ t change the fact that Rush Limbaugh is right to worry that this kind of tyranny is being replicated throughout the country .

Rush Limbaugh revealed on Wednesday what he truly feared regarding the controversy over the Dallas salon owner who was jailed for seven days in jail for defying Texas’s “stay-at-home order.”
Limbaugh said it was about more than just one ruling and increasing authoritarian actions from government officials at different levels across the country points to an erosion of respect for the Constitution.
Limbaugh Is Worried About Creeping Authoritarianism
Rush began his discussion by sharing salon owner Shelley Luther’s now famous statement to the judge during her hearing.
Texas Salon Owner Sentenced to Jail for Opening Her Business! https://t.co/lmIQ9kjW08 — 94.3 WSC (@943WSC) May 6, 2020
RELATED: Rush Limbaugh Explains Why He Believes Democrats Approach To Coronavirus Will Backfire
“Judge, I would like to say that I have much respect for this court and laws, and that I’ve never been in this position before. And it’s not someplace that I want to be,” Luther told Dallas County Judge Eric V. Moyé.
“But I have to disagree with you, sir, when you say that I’m ‘selfish,’ because feeding my kids is not selfish,” Luther continued. “I have hairstylists that are going hungry because they’d rather feed their kids. So, sir, if you think the law is more important than kids getting fed, then please go ahead with your decision. But I am not gonna shut the salon.”
“The defiance of the court’s order was open, flagrant and intentional,” Judge Moyé declared. “The defendants, although having been given an opportunity to do so, have expressed no contrition, remorse or regret for their contemptuous action.”
'A tinderbox situation': Limbaugh warns jailing of Texas salon owner could lead to more power grabs from politicians https://t.co/tXs9UHAvPN #News #RushLimbaugh via @dcexaminer pic.twitter.com/BtQGjxkDsg — Chris (@Chris_1791) May 7, 2020
‘This is a tinderbox situation… being replicated in many parts of this country where these authoritarians are’
Limbaugh said this was a perfect example of how quickly people in power will abuse it.
“She literally was arrested for opening her salon because she and her stylists are having a hard time buying food,” Limbaugh said. “They don’t have any money. They need to get back to work. They didn’t demand that some government fix the problem. They didn’t demand a handout. They didn’t demand some paycheck protection plan or some other form of assistance.”
“They went out and solved the problem as they have been taught, as they lived, as they were raised,” Limbaugh continued. “They went back to work — and, for that, she’s sentenced to a week in jail.”
“Folks, this is a tinderbox situation that is, I fear, being replicated in many parts of this country where these authoritarians are,” said Limbaugh. “You know, all politicians have a craving for power. It is a miracle the United States Constitution still rules the roost. It is an abject miracle. It’s a just a piece of paper. It’s just a series of pieces of paper with words on it. It is amazing that after 200-plus years, everybody we’ve elected has decided to subordinate themselves and their power, their desires to it.”
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“I fear that’s coming to a change,” Rush emphasized. “I think some of these blue state governors and so forth are so infatuated with this new power that have had found that the natural authoritative tendencies that people in politics have…”
Update: The Texas Supreme Court has granted a motion to release Dallas salon owner Shelley Luther, who was sentenced to seven days in jail for defying orders to keep her business closed during the pandemic. https://t.co/LIyyDrcob5 — Texas Tribune (@TexasTribune) May 7, 2020
Texas Governor Greg Abbott Orders Her Release
On Wednesday, Texas Governor Greg Abbott appeared on Fox News, where he told Sean Hannity, “As I have made clear through prior pronouncements, jailing Texans for non-compliance with executive orders should always be the last available option. Compliance with executive orders during this pandemic is important to ensure public safety; however, surely there are less restrictive means to achieving that goal than jailing a Texas mother.”
“Wearing a mask is the best practice,” he said. “However, no one should forfeit their liberty and be sent to jail for not wearing a mask.”
Greg Abbott Pledges To Decriminalize Social Distancing Violations After Salon Owner Jailed https://t.co/0ErD2IdNFO — Daily Caller (@DailyCaller) May 7, 2020
RELATED: Court Frees Salon Owner Who Opened In Defiance Of Stay-At-Home Orders, Governor Abbott Says It Won’t Happen Again
On Thursday, Governor Abbott announced Luther would be released.
“Throwing Texans in jail who have had their businesses shut down through no fault of their own is nonsensical, and I will not allow it to happen,” Abbott said in a statement.
Rush Still Has a Point
Governor Abbott did the right thing in this case.
It still doesn’t change the fact that Rush Limbaugh is right to worry that this kind of tyranny is being replicated throughout the country.


thepoliticalinsider--2020-05-07--Court Frees Salon Owner Who Opened In Defiance Of Stay-At-Home Orders, Governor Abbott Says It Won’t

Court Frees Salon Owner Who Opened In Defiance Of Stay-At-Home Orders, Governor Abbott Says It Won’t Happen Again

A woman jailed in Dallas for opening up her business so she can keep people employed and ‘ feed their kids ’ has been ordered freed by the Texas Supreme Court .
Shelly Luther , owner of Salon Á la Mode , became something of a working woman ’ s hero when she refused to apologize before a judge who lectured her about seeing the error of her ways .
The apology presumably would have spared her jail time .
“ I have hairstylists that are going hungry because they ’ d rather feed their kids , ” she added @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you think the law is more important than kids getting fed then please go ahead with your decision but I am not going to shut the salon.
” RELATED : Dallas Salon Owner Who Refused to Apologize For Opening Business To Feed Her Kids Is Jailed Having offered her a chance to apologize and being rebuked , Judge Eric Moyé , a Democrat , ordered Luther to prison for 7 days .
Governor Greg Abbott expressed outrage at the judge ’ s decision .
“ I join the Attorney General in disagreeing with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , putting Shelley Luther in jail for seven days , ” Abbott said in a statement .
“ As I have made clear through prior pronouncements , jailing Texans for non-compliance with executive orders should always be the last available option , ” he continued .
“ Compliance with executive orders during this pandemic is important to ensure public safety ; however , surely there are less restrictive means to achieving that goal than jailing a Texas mother.
” Abbott also mentioned other cases that involved the threat of jail time for not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fines and potential jail time for anybody who refused to wear a mask , ” Abbott told Fox News host Sean Hannity .
“ Wearing a mask is the best practice , ” he said .
“ However , no one should forfeit their liberty and be sent to jail for not wearing a mask.
” The Texas Supreme Court on Thursday , thankfully , ordered Luther released from prison .
RELATED : Bongino Warns of Civil Unrest If Government Continues To Rob Americans Of Freedom Over Coronavirus Crisis Abbott : I Will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by the Texas Supreme Court comes after Abbott modified his executive orders so that Texans can ’ t be jailed for violation of the state ’ s Stay Home Order .
He removed confinement as a punishment and made it retroactive to April 2nd .
“ Throwing Texans in jail who have had their businesses shut down through no fault of their own is nonsensical , and I will not allow it to happen , ” Abbott declared in a statement .
He added , “ Criminals shouldn ’ t be released to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in their place .
”

A woman jailed in Dallas for opening up her business so she can keep people employed and ‘feed their kids’ has been ordered freed by the Texas Supreme Court.
Shelly Luther, owner of Salon Á la Mode, became something of a working woman’s hero when she refused to apologize before a judge who lectured her about seeing the error of her ways.
The apology presumably would have spared her jail time.
“I have hairstylists that are going hungry because they’d rather feed their kids,” she added. “So, sir, if you think the law is more important than kids getting fed then please go ahead with your decision but I am not going to shut the salon.”
The judge told Shelley Luther she
could avoid jail time if she apologized, admitted she was wrong, and agreed to close her hair salon until it was allowed to open. This is her response…@CBSDFW pic.twitter.com/1phdNUsLme — Andrea Lucia (@CBS11Andrea) May 5, 2020
RELATED: Dallas Salon Owner Who Refused to Apologize For Opening Business To Feed Her Kids Is Jailed
Texas Supreme Court Steps In
Having offered her a chance to apologize and being rebuked, Judge Eric Moyé, a Democrat, ordered Luther to prison for 7 days. Governor Greg Abbott expressed outrage at the judge’s decision.
“I join the Attorney General in disagreeing with the excessive action by the Dallas Judge, putting Shelley Luther in jail for seven days,” Abbott said in a statement.
“As I have made clear through prior pronouncements, jailing Texans for non-compliance with executive orders should always be the last available option,” he continued. “Compliance with executive orders during this pandemic is important to ensure public safety; however, surely there are less restrictive means to achieving that goal than jailing a Texas mother.”
Abbott also mentioned other cases that involved the threat of jail time for not wearing masks.
“They were issuing fines and potential jail time for anybody who refused to wear a mask,” Abbott told Fox News host Sean Hannity.
“Wearing a mask is the best practice,” he said. “However, no one should forfeit their liberty and be sent to jail for not wearing a mask.”
The Texas Supreme Court on Thursday, thankfully, ordered Luther released from prison.
BREAKING: The Supreme Court of Texas has ordered Shelley Luther be released from Dallas County jail! pic.twitter.com/lU7KHzJPGi — Attorney General Ken Paxton (@KenPaxtonTX) May 7, 2020
RELATED: Bongino Warns of Civil Unrest If Government Continues To Rob Americans Of Freedom Over Coronavirus Crisis
Abbott: I Will Not Allow It to Happen
The order by the Texas Supreme Court comes after Abbott modified his executive orders so that Texans can’t be jailed for violation of the state’s Stay Home Order.
He removed confinement as a punishment and made it retroactive to April 2nd.
See the statements from @TXAG and me on the jailing of Dallas Salon Owner Shelley Luther. pic.twitter.com/wyOOllGXgj — Greg Abbott (@GregAbbott_TX) May 6, 2020
“Throwing Texans in jail who have had their businesses shut down through no fault of their own is nonsensical, and I will not allow it to happen,” Abbott declared in a statement.
He added, “Criminals shouldn’t be released to prevent COVID-19 just to put business owners in their place.”


thepoliticalinsider--2020-05-07--Pelosi Just Mocked Trump For Not Wearing a Mask, But Here She Is Without One During A Photo-Op A Day

Pelosi Just Mocked Trump For Not Wearing a Mask, But Here She Is Without One During A Photo-Op A Day Earlier

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi criticized President Trump for not wearing a mask and setting a bad example , suggesting it is “ a vanity thing.
” Pelosi was speaking to her allies at MSNBC when she was asked about Trump wearing goggles with no mask during a visit to the Honeywell International plant in Arizona on Tuesday .
“ It ’ s a vanity thing , I guess , with him , ” Pelosi claimed without evidence .
“ You ’ d think as the president of the United States , you would have the confidence to honor the guidance @ @ @ @ @ @ @ country .
Yes , he should have worn a face mask.
” Pelosi may have been guessing , but it wasn ’ t a very good effort on her part .
The President has said all along that he would not be sporting a mask due to the fact that it is a recommendation , along with the look he ’ d like to present as leader of the free world .
He made this clear when he made the recommendation to the American people .
“ I just don ’ t want @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s a recommendation ; they recommend it , ” Trump told reporters last month .
“ I don ’ t know , somehow sitting in the Oval Office behind that beautiful Resolute Desk — the great Resolute Desk — I think wearing a face mask as I greet presidents , prime ministers , dictators , kings , queens , I don ’ t know , ” he explained .
“ Somehow , I don ’ t see it for myself .
I just don ’ t. ” In regards to the Honeywell visit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the company who told him it wasn ’ t necessary to wear the mask .
RELATED : AOC Cites ‘ Kids In Cages ’ In Supporting Biden , Forgets He And Obama Did The Same Thing ABC World News announced that the House Speaker wore a mask at the “ ceremonial swearing-in of Democratic Representative Kweisi Mfume , who took the seat vacated by the late Elijah Cummings.
” Except for one moment … Perhaps she was overcome with vanity during the moment , I guess .

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi criticized President Trump for not wearing a mask and setting a bad example, suggesting it is “a vanity thing.”
Pelosi was speaking to her allies at MSNBC when she was asked about Trump wearing goggles with no mask during a visit to the Honeywell International plant in Arizona on Tuesday.
“It’s a vanity thing, I guess, with him,” Pelosi claimed without evidence. “You’d think as the president of the United States, you would have the confidence to honor the guidance that you are giving others in the country. Yes, he should have worn a face mask.”
Nancy Pelosi is out in public. Why is she not wearing her mask??? Is it a vanity thing? I don’t know why she would be vain. But that must be it. pic.twitter.com/dyw2V9F6JH — Elizabeth Harrington (@LizRNC) May 6, 2020
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Not a Good Guess
Pelosi may have been guessing, but it wasn’t a very good effort on her part.
The President has said all along that he would not be sporting a mask due to the fact that it is a recommendation, along with the look he’d like to present as leader of the free world.
He made this clear when he made the recommendation to the American people.
“I just don’t want to wear one myself. It’s a recommendation; they recommend it,” Trump told reporters last month.
“I don’t know, somehow sitting in the Oval Office behind that beautiful Resolute Desk — the great Resolute Desk — I think wearing a face mask as I greet presidents, prime ministers, dictators, kings, queens, I don’t know,” he explained. “Somehow, I don’t see it for myself. I just don’t.”
In regards to the Honeywell visit, Trump said he consulted the CEO of the company who told him it wasn’t necessary to wear the mask.
Wearing a face mask, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi attends the ceremonial swearing-in of Democratic Representative Kweisi Mfume, who took the seat vacated by the late Elijah Cummings. https://t.co/VPh1zb5d6g pic.twitter.com/Bn6UZjiRWx — World News Tonight (@ABCWorldNews) May 5, 2020
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Hypocrite Nancy
Pelosi’s admonition reeks of hypocrisy.
ABC World News announced that the House Speaker wore a mask at the “ceremonial swearing-in of Democratic Representative Kweisi Mfume, who took the seat vacated by the late Elijah Cummings.”
Except for one moment …
But Nancy Pelosi ditched the mask for this photo op.pic.twitter.com/xgvwmxDHXi https://t.co/Z8vCZ52JZh — Steve Guest (@SteveGuest) May 5, 2020
Perhaps she was overcome with vanity during the moment, I guess.


thepoliticalinsider--2020-05-07--White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany Shreds Media When Asked About Her Past Statements On Co

White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany Shreds Media When Asked About Her Past Statements On Coronavirus

A reporter attempted to corner new White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany on her past statements about coronavirus and she deftly turned it into a call for accountability from the media .
It ’ s a sign that McEnany is fully prepared for the ‘ gotcha ’ questions the media have become known for in the era of President Trump .
She has been accused of making past statements that appeared to downplay the severity of the coronavirus pandemic long before anyone understood the extent of the crisis .
And with that , the media tried to pounce … Reuters @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to be chomping at the bit when he lined up his question .
“ In a previous life , before you were press secretary , you worked for the [ Trump ] campaign .
And you made a comment , I believe on Fox , in which you said President Trump will not allow the coronavirus to come into this country , ” Mason said .
“ Given what has happened since then , obviously , would you like to take that back ?
” That ’ s when a murder of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Initially , McEnany responded to the question by adding context , a concept foreign to the White House press corps .
She notes that at the time she was being asked about the President ’ s travel restrictions from China and the “ intention ” to keep the virus from spreading throughout the United States .
Then she went off on the media .
“ I guess I would turn the question back on the media and ask similar questions , ” McEnany replied to Mason .
“ Does Vox want to take @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would not be a deadly pandemic ?
” she asked .
“ Does The Washington Post want to take back that they told Americans to ‘ get a grip , ’ the flu is bigger than the coronavirus ?
” She continued , “ Does The Washington Post , likewise , want to take back that our brains are causing us to exaggerate the threat of the coronavirus ?
” RELATED : CNN Panelist To Trump Voters : Now You ’ re Loved Ones Can Die Donald Trump Jr. was so enthralled by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ video and lauded her for “ torch ( ing ) fake news media outlets on their BS propaganda.
” Last month , President Trump turned the tables on the media as well , showing a video montage of numerous times that they downplayed his concerns over the coronavirus crisis .
After calling out several more news outlets , McEnany then delivered the walk-off .
“ I ’ ll leave you with those questions and maybe you ’ ll have some answers in a few days , ” she said .

A reporter attempted to corner new White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany on her past statements about coronavirus and she deftly turned it into a call for accountability from the media.
It’s a sign that McEnany is fully prepared for the ‘gotcha’ questions the media have become known for in the era of President Trump.
She has been accused of making past statements that appeared to downplay the severity of the coronavirus pandemic long before anyone understood the extent of the crisis.
And with that, the media tried to pounce …
Take It Back?
Reuters’ White House correspondent Jeff Mason had to be chomping at the bit when he lined up his question.
“In a previous life, before you were press secretary, you worked for the [Trump] campaign. And you made a comment, I believe on Fox, in which you said President Trump will not allow the coronavirus to come into this country,” Mason said.
“Given what has happened since then, obviously, would you like to take that back?”
That’s when a murder of the media’s credibility took place.
This is amazing🔥🔥🔥. Watch WH Press Sec @kayleighmcenany torch fake news media outlets on their BS propaganda and fake news “reporting.” pic.twitter.com/TTWQIZswQq — Donald Trump Jr. (@DonaldJTrumpJr) May 6, 2020
RELATED: President Trump Plays Video To Reporters Showing The Media Downplaying Coronavirus
Mic Drop
Initially, McEnany responded to the question by adding context, a concept foreign to the White House press corps.
She notes that at the time she was being asked about the President’s travel restrictions from China and the “intention” to keep the virus from spreading throughout the United States.
Then she went off on the media.
“I guess I would turn the question back on the media and ask similar questions,” McEnany replied to Mason.
“Does Vox want to take back that they proclaim that the coronavirus would not be a deadly pandemic?” she asked. “Does The Washington Post want to take back that they told Americans to ‘get a grip,’ the flu is bigger than the coronavirus?”
She continued, “Does The Washington Post, likewise, want to take back that our brains are causing us to exaggerate the threat of the coronavirus?”
MUST WATCH: @PressSec @KayleighMcEnany flips the media’s dishonest questions back on them! “I’ll leave you with those questions, maybe you’ll have some answers in a few days.” 😎🔥 pic.twitter.com/mNVufIh5Pv — Trump War Room – Text TRUMP to 88022 (@TrumpWarRoom) May 7, 2020
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Dishonest Media
Donald Trump Jr. was so enthralled by McEnany’s response that he tweeted video and lauded her for “torch(ing) fake news media outlets on their BS propaganda.”
“This is amazing,” he added.
Last month, President Trump turned the tables on the media as well, showing a video montage of numerous times that they downplayed his concerns over the coronavirus crisis.
President Trump just played a montage of the the media downplaying the Coronavirus in the White House Briefing Room What a Savage 🔥 pic.twitter.com/rZDio8F27V — Benny (@bennyjohnson) April 13, 2020
After calling out several more news outlets, McEnany then delivered the walk-off.
“I’ll leave you with those questions and maybe you’ll have some answers in a few days,” she said.


thepoliticalinsider--2020-05-07--Biden Rape Charges Hurting Democrats In U.S. Senate Races

All across the country Democrats are turning on Joe Biden and backing a probe into Tara Reade ’ s rape charges , much to the consternation of the Biden campaign .
Though some are sticking with Biden and some are trying to cut the baby in half .
Because Democrat Senate hopefuls are all over the road on their party ’ s de facto nominee , it is hurting their party unity and thus their races all over the nation .
Here are some examples of how the Reade charges are playing out .
We lead off with Mitch McConnell @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Well , at the very least it ’ s pretty obvious that the same people who were outraged about allegations — unproven allegations against Justice Kavanaugh when he was in high school — seemed to have little or no interest , or certainly not as much interest , in suggestions of improper behavior by an adult who was in the Senate , ” said GOP Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell ( R-KY ) .
“ I was asked earlier today about Judge Brett Kavanaugh and I answered ( that she would have voted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to be on the Supreme Court , ” Amy McGrath said .
She is the Democrat up against McConnell .
First she was for Kavanaugh , knowing that would play in red state Kentucky .
Then she turned tail after leftist pressure and said this , “ But upon further reflection and further understanding of his record , I would have voted no.
” Ducked the issue on Reade altogether .
Maine : “ At the time of his confirmation , there was plenty of evidence that put into question Brett Kavanaugh ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” Democrat Sara Gideon said .
Gideon is challenging GOP incumbent Senator Susan Collins .
“ Senators Collins cast a critical vote to confirm him anyway , and she said she doesn ’ t regret it.
” Gideon has dodged all comment on the Reade story .
“ Principles like the presumption of innocence , fairness , and due process always bear on my thinking in evaluating such an allegation , ” Collins said .
“ Ms .
Reade should be treated with respect and have a chance to tell her story .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Senate , and I have respect for his service to our country.
” Cautious and down the middle .
Very Susan Collins .
Georgia : “ The law actually has a system for this that can be used in the political and civic world as well , and that is when a woman makes an allegation she makes a prima facie statement and it is to be believed , and then it is to be rebutted by the accused and then the burden ’ s on the woman to state her case , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the Democrat primary to take on GOP Senator David Perdue ( R-GA ) this fall .
She tries to go down the middle .
Her legal mumbo jumbo fails .
“ Any allegation of sexual assault needs to be taken seriously .
In a supercharged political environment , we need to look carefully .
And only Vice President Biden and the accuser really know what happened , ” Jon Ossoff said .
He is also in that primary .
A little bit better than Tomlinson .
But still not good enough to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ These accusations deserve to be heard in full and the voters deserve a full investigation of what happened , ” Sarah Riggs Amico said .
“ And at the same time Joe Biden does deserve due process.
” Still better and smarter , this time .
But that wasn ’ t her attitude on Brett Kavanaugh .
“ I will never be silent when it comes to fighting for what ’ s right .
That ’ s why I ’ m offering my unwavering support to those who are coming forward and joining @ @ @ @ @ @ @ because this is no time for half measures , especially when it comes to our values .
It is clear that Senate Republicans , including Senator David Perdue , put partisan politics ahead of good judgment by confirming Kavanaugh without a thorough investigation , ” said Amico during the Kavanaugh hearings .
Even later , she wasn ’ t so evenhanded about Kavanaugh .
All over the road .
It will cost them , and Biden , in the fall .
This piece was written by PoliZette Staff on May 7 , 2020 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is used by permission .
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All across the country Democrats are turning on Joe Biden and backing a probe into Tara Reade’s rape charges, much to the consternation of the Biden campaign. Though some are sticking with Biden and some are trying to cut the baby in half.
Because Democrat Senate hopefuls are all over the road on their party’s de facto nominee, it is hurting their party unity and thus their races all over the nation. Here are some examples of how the Reade charges are playing out. We lead off with Mitch McConnell setting the stage.
Kentucky: “Well, at the very least it’s pretty obvious that the same people who were outraged about allegations — unproven allegations against Justice Kavanaugh when he was in high school — seemed to have little or no interest, or certainly not as much interest, in suggestions of improper behavior by an adult who was in the Senate,” said GOP Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY).
“I was asked earlier today about Judge Brett Kavanaugh and I answered (that she would have voted to confirm) based upon his qualifications to be on the Supreme Court,” Amy McGrath said. She is the Democrat up against McConnell. First she was for Kavanaugh, knowing that would play in red state Kentucky. Then she turned tail after leftist pressure and said this, “But upon further reflection and further understanding of his record, I would have voted no.” Ducked the issue on Reade altogether.
I was asked earlier today about Judge Brett Kavanaugh and I answered based upon his qualifications to be on the Supreme Court. But upon further reflection and further understanding of his record, I would have voted no. — Amy McGrath (@AmyMcGrathKY) July 10, 2019
Maine: “At the time of his confirmation, there was plenty of evidence that put into question Brett Kavanaugh’s fitness for the Supreme Court,” Democrat Sara Gideon said.
One year ago today. Thank you Dr. Ford for your bravery. #BelieveWomen pic.twitter.com/NrWEsuBTeV — Sara Gideon (@SaraGideon) September 27, 2019
Gideon is challenging GOP incumbent Senator Susan Collins. “Senators Collins cast a critical vote to confirm him anyway, and she said she doesn’t regret it.” Gideon has dodged all comment on the Reade story.
“Principles like the presumption of innocence, fairness, and due process always bear on my thinking in evaluating such an allegation,” Collins said. “Ms. Reade should be treated with respect and have a chance to tell her story. I served with Joe Biden in the Senate, and I have respect for his service to our country.” Cautious and down the middle. Very Susan Collins.
Georgia: “The law actually has a system for this that can be used in the political and civic world as well, and that is when a woman makes an allegation she makes a prima facie statement and it is to be believed, and then it is to be rebutted by the accused and then the burden’s on the woman to state her case,” Teresa Tomlinson said. She is in the Democrat primary to take on GOP Senator David Perdue (R-GA) this fall. She tries to go down the middle. Her legal mumbo jumbo fails.
“Any allegation of sexual assault needs to be taken seriously. In a supercharged political environment, we need to look carefully. And only Vice President Biden and the accuser really know what happened,” Jon Ossoff said. He is also in that primary. A little bit better than Tomlinson. But still not good enough to escape charges of Democrat hypocrisy.
“These accusations deserve to be heard in full and the voters deserve a full investigation of what happened,” Sarah Riggs Amico said. “And at the same time Joe Biden does deserve due process.” Still better and smarter, this time. But that wasn’t her attitude on Brett Kavanaugh.
“I will never be silent when it comes to fighting for what’s right. That’s why I’m offering my unwavering support to those who are coming forward and joining others calling for Kavanaugh’s impeachment because this is no time for half measures, especially when it comes to our values. It is clear that Senate Republicans, including Senator David Perdue, put partisan politics ahead of good judgment by confirming Kavanaugh without a thorough investigation,” said Amico during the Kavanaugh hearings. Even later, she wasn’t so evenhanded about Kavanaugh.
The newest allegations against Brett Kavanaugh are deeply troubling. He should never have been confirmed to the Supreme Court w/out a thorough investigation. @sendavidperdue put partisan politics ahead of good judgement in supporting him. Brett Kavanaugh should be impeached. — Sarah Riggs Amico (@SarahRiggsAmico) September 16, 2019
All over the road. It will cost them, and Biden, in the fall.
This piece was written by PoliZette Staff on May 7, 2020. It originally appeared in LifeZette and is used by permission.
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thepoliticalinsider--2020-05-07--‘Tick-Tock’: Sean Hannity Warns ‘Panicked’ Adam Schiff Over ‘Possible Crimes’

Fox News host Sean Hannity issued a warning to House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff stating that his “ possible crimes ” need to be “ probed deeply.
” A Fox exclusive late Wednesday night revealed multiple sources indicating Russian probe transcripts demonstrate that top law enforcement and intelligence officials had no evidence of collusion between the Trump campaign and Russia .
Yet they pursued that line of investigation regardless .
The revelation calls into question Schiff ’ s numerous public and apparently false claims that he had “ direct evidence ” of collusion .
One senior administration official told @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in panic mode.
” Acting Director of National Intelligence Richard Grenell told Schiff that the transcripts from the panel ’ s Russia probe have been cleared for public release .
“ All of the transcripts , with our required redactions , can be released to the public without any concerns of disclosing classified material , ” Grenell penned in a letter to the Chairman .
House Republicans have accused Schiff of “ blocking ” access to the documents .
Grenell warned Schiff that if he is not “ willing ” to release the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ public , he would do it himself .
RELATED : Schiff : Lives Would Have Been Saved If Only Trump Had Been Impeached And Removed Schiff claimed that he had seen “ direct evidence ” that the Trump campaign had sought cooperation with the Russians in interfering with the 2016 presidential election .
“ I think there is direct evidence in the emails from the Russians through their intermediary offering dirt on Hillary Clinton as part of what is described in writing as the Russian government effort to help elect Donald Trump , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ offer that dirt .
There is an acceptance of that offer in writing from the president ’ s son , Don Jr. , and there is overt acts and furtherance of that , ” he added .
“ That to me is direct evidence.
” Schiff would also claim – falsely – that he has “ more than circumstantial evidence ” and implied that there was “ compelling and incriminating evidence ” of wrongdoing .
Hannity opened his show Wednesday night addressing the release of an unredacted August 2017 “ scope memo ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ showed the full extent of powers given to then-Special Counsel Robert Mueller .
The memo shows broad leeway given to Mueller , even allowing him to investigate General Michael Flynn for what the host called “ a bogus , non-existent Logan Act violation.
” He said the “ collusion witch hunt ” was still allowed to proceed “ after they … had all the information that it was false.
” “ By the way , Adam Schiff , tick-tock .
Not going to be a good day tomorrow , I ’ m just @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Tomorrow – just hearing , what do I know ?
I ’ m just a talk show host – could be the day that the corrupt , compromised , congenital liar Schiff is completely exposed.
” “ Then the question of possible crimes he may have committed , that needs to be probed deeply , ” he concluded before stating that his sources indicate “ there is much more to come .
”

Fox News host Sean Hannity issued a warning to House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff stating that his “possible crimes” need to be “probed deeply.”
A Fox exclusive late Wednesday night revealed multiple sources indicating Russian probe transcripts demonstrate that top law enforcement and intelligence officials had no evidence of collusion between the Trump campaign and Russia.
Yet they pursued that line of investigation regardless.
The revelation calls into question Schiff’s numerous public and apparently false claims that he had “direct evidence” of collusion.
One senior administration official told Fox that the California Democrat is “in panic mode.”
Transcripts Ready to be Released
Acting Director of National Intelligence Richard Grenell told Schiff that the transcripts from the panel’s Russia probe have been cleared for public release.
“All of the transcripts, with our required redactions, can be released to the public without any concerns of disclosing classified material,” Grenell penned in a letter to the Chairman.
House Republicans have accused Schiff of “blocking” access to the documents.
Grenell warned Schiff that if he is not “willing” to release the transcripts to congressional members and the American public, he would do it himself.
Powerless Schiff: @RepDevinNunes says Adam Schiff has no say in stopping Acting DNI Richard Grenell from releasing 53 Russia probe transcripts because the House Intel Committee already voted to approve such action. #AmericaFirst #MAGA #Dobbs pic.twitter.com/sJtUrv88y6 — Lou Dobbs (@LouDobbs) May 6, 2020
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Schiff Lied
Schiff claimed that he had seen “direct evidence” that the Trump campaign had sought cooperation with the Russians in interfering with the 2016 presidential election.
“I think there is direct evidence in the emails from the Russians through their intermediary offering dirt on Hillary Clinton as part of what is described in writing as the Russian government effort to help elect Donald Trump,” Schiff told CBS.
“They offer that dirt. There is an acceptance of that offer in writing from the president’s son, Don Jr., and there is overt acts and furtherance of that,” he added. “That to me is direct evidence.”
Schiff would also claim – falsely – that he has “more than circumstantial evidence” and implied that there was “compelling and incriminating evidence” of wrongdoing.
Adam Schiff went on every fake news channel to brag he had Direct Evidence on Russian Collusion.. pic.twitter.com/bOHdZne6gd — Good Vs Evil (@GoodVsEvil17) May 7, 2020
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Tick-Tock
Hannity opened his show Wednesday night addressing the release of an unredacted August 2017 “scope memo” by the Department of Justice, which showed the full extent of powers given to then-Special Counsel Robert Mueller.
The memo shows broad leeway given to Mueller, even allowing him to investigate General Michael Flynn for what the host called “a bogus, non-existent Logan Act violation.”
He said the “collusion witch hunt” was still allowed to proceed “after they … had all the information that it was false.”
“By the way, Adam Schiff, tick-tock. Not going to be a good day tomorrow, I’m just guessing,” Hannity predicted. “Tomorrow – just hearing, what do I know? I’m just a talk show host – could be the day that the corrupt, compromised, congenital liar Schiff is completely exposed.”
“Then the question of possible crimes he may have committed, that needs to be probed deeply,” he concluded before stating that his sources indicate “there is much more to come.”


thepoliticalinsider--2020-05-07--Great New Trump Campaign Ad Focuses On Virus Comeback Message

President Trump ’ s campaign team has a new spot out to counter Democrat charges that he was slow on virus response and has botched the rest of the process .
This ad , with its evocative and creative use of images and music , will go a long way to enable Trump to throw those charges in the dustbin where they belong .
As a former GOP political media consultant with the writing and directing of scores of political spots under my belt , let me break this down for you and detail why this ad will work for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s initial virus response and patriotic and powerful images .
It then quickly cuts to automatic derision figures like Biden , Pelosi , and CNN ‘ s Jim Acosta trashing the president from the start of his actions .
It displays them going fully partisan and putting politics first before any consideration of the president ’ s plan .
It undermines any Democrat message of a legitimate public health , as opposed to a purely political , response from them .
Then the spot cuts to CNN ‘ s Wolf Blitzer trying @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s virus numbers .
But the doc turns the tables on Blitzer and backs the president .
A nice hit on favorite Trump target CNN .
Then we get a quick shot of the now infamous video of a clearly addled , and possibly toasted , Nancy Pelosi weirdly waltzing around her above ground ice cream depository .
Thus , Democrat credibility and even sentience takes a nosedive .
Then , using direct and strong music in an abrupt change of tone , the president switches to his comeback message .
So , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ now we offer the solution .
It ’ s a classically successful formula for a political spot .
We cut to powerful images of movement and industry , connoting moving ahead and industrial might .
The president intones the main message now , “ We built the greatest economy the world has ever seen and we ’ re going to do it again.
” Now , the sinew stiffens and the blood begins to boil .
It ’ s like watching Rocky getting off the mat and punching the lights out of Clubber @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Blue Angel/Thunderbird flyover across the skies of a U.S. city .
Hard to get a more powerful image than that .
Now we are fully invested in the concept of Trump in action and a resurgent America .
Then , in a clever change-up , the spot shifts to Democrat Governor Andrew Cuomo , D-NY , lauding the president ’ s virus response .
This uses the words of a Democrat , against the Democrats .
It reminds voters that the president has bipartisan support and isolates Democrat messages as out of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the closing message of the spot and we see everyday heroes of the crisis subtly juxtaposed with a clear pop culture undertone evoking courage and sacrifice .
The image of the bus driver giving a thumbs up like a fighter pilot on takeoff is perfect .
The spot is hammering home the president ’ s war message and , as the heroic music rises , it ’ s like watching a clip from the new Top Gun sequel with the president as Maverick .
Then cut to Democrat Governor Gavin Newsom , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the federal response , “ promise made , promise kept.
” Newsom unwittingly parrots a KAG rally theme .
Priceless .
Now , to a crescendo , the president ’ s voice rises and images of our military and average citizens are quickly cut in and out to focus on the war theme and the message that we ’ re all in this together .
Except , of course , for the Democrats .
It closes with the signature MAGA line and features the president iconically standing in silhouette in a White Horse @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the virus and the nation ’ s foes .
There is only one logical and erudite response to this entire Trump campaign spot : Oh , hell yeah !
This piece was written by David Kamioner on May 7 , 2020 .
It originally appeared in LifeZette and is used by permission .
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President Trump’s campaign team has a new spot out to counter Democrat charges that he was slow on virus response and has botched the rest of the process. This ad, with its evocative and creative use of images and music, will go a long way to enable Trump to throw those charges in the dustbin where they belong.
As a former GOP political media consultant with the writing and directing of scores of political spots under my belt, let me break this down for you and detail why this ad will work for the president.
It opens with Trump’s initial virus response and patriotic and powerful images. It then quickly cuts to automatic derision figures like Biden, Pelosi, and CNN‘s Jim Acosta trashing the president from the start of his actions. It displays them going fully partisan and putting politics first before any consideration of the president’s plan. It undermines any Democrat message of a legitimate public health, as opposed to a purely political, response from them.
Then the spot cuts to CNN‘s Wolf Blitzer trying to nail a doctor on Trump’s virus numbers. But the doc turns the tables on Blitzer and backs the president. A nice hit on favorite Trump target CNN. Then we get a quick shot of the now infamous video of a clearly addled, and possibly toasted, Nancy Pelosi weirdly waltzing around her above ground ice cream depository. Thus, Democrat credibility and even sentience takes a nosedive.
Then, using direct and strong music in an abrupt change of tone, the president switches to his comeback message. So, we’ve established the problem and now we offer the solution. It’s a classically successful formula for a political spot.
We cut to powerful images of movement and industry, connoting moving ahead and industrial might. The president intones the main message now, “We built the greatest economy the world has ever seen and we’re going to do it again.” Now, the sinew stiffens and the blood begins to boil. It’s like watching Rocky getting off the mat and punching the lights out of Clubber Lang. The bit closes with a Blue Angel/Thunderbird flyover across the skies of a U.S. city. Hard to get a more powerful image than that.
Now we are fully invested in the concept of Trump in action and a resurgent America. Then, in a clever change-up, the spot shifts to Democrat Governor Andrew Cuomo, D-NY, lauding the president’s virus response. This uses the words of a Democrat, against the Democrats. It reminds voters that the president has bipartisan support and isolates Democrat messages as out of the mainstream.
We are starting to get to the closing message of the spot and we see everyday heroes of the crisis subtly juxtaposed with a clear pop culture undertone evoking courage and sacrifice. The image of the bus driver giving a thumbs up like a fighter pilot on takeoff is perfect. The spot is hammering home the president’s war message and, as the heroic music rises, it’s like watching a clip from the new Top Gun sequel with the president as Maverick. Then cut to Democrat Governor Gavin Newsom, D-CA, intoning hard hitting praise of the federal response, “promise made, promise kept.” Newsom unwittingly parrots a KAG rally theme. Priceless.
Now, to a crescendo, the president’s voice rises and images of our military and average citizens are quickly cut in and out to focus on the war theme and the message that we’re all in this together. Except, of course, for the Democrats. It closes with the signature MAGA line and features the president iconically standing in silhouette in a White Horse doorway, ready to do battle with the virus and the nation’s foes.
There is only one logical and erudite response to this entire Trump campaign spot: Oh, hell yeah!
This piece was written by David Kamioner on May 7, 2020. It originally appeared in LifeZette and is used by permission.
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thepoliticalinsider--2020-05-07--Pelosi, AOC, And Nadler Want Coronavirus Relief To Bail Out Liberal States And NYC Art Museums

Democrat House Speaker Nancy Pelosi ( D-CA ) and her colleagues Reps. Jerry Nadler ( D-NY ) and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez ( D-NY ) want to add trillions to the next economic stimulus bill for non-coronavirus and non-economic recovery bailouts .
The president has proposed that the money instead be spent on a jobs and infrastructure program that would put multitudes back to work who have lost their jobs due to the virus and would repair America ’ s broken bridges , tunnels , and highways .
The Democrats would rather not .
The main part of their proposal is a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ New York that have run up obscene deficits by spending tax dollars on loony liberal projects benefiting the elite and illegal aliens .
Now the Democrat governors of those states want federal taxpayers from across the nation to get them out of their quagmire .
GOP Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell ( R-KY ) has already thrown cold water on the idea and has said that the federal government is not in the business of cleaning up the mess that states have made for themselves because of irresponsible spending and outlandish schemes .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Kennedy Center public relations debacle you ’ d think the Democrats would be gun shy about pushing for cash for posh cultural institutions that serve the poodle people of Manhattan .
Think again .
Jerry Nadler has an entire new debacle in mind .
He is advocating $ 4 billion for the Metropolitan Museum of Art of New York City ( the Met ) .
The Met has an endowment of $ 3.6 billion .
Thus why the heck does it need money out of the pockets of hard-working everyday American taxpayers ?
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ from Iowa and Georgia pay for the Met .
To argue his case , with Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez , he wrote a letter to the House leadership on April 30th .
He went on media to do the same .
Nadler : “ They [ the Met ] are hemorrhaging revenue , and we have to help them , ” Nadler told WNYC radio on Monday , “ so that…we don ’ t come out of [ this pandemic ] without our theaters and museums and our libraries , which is a major @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a major factor in civilization.
” He fails to mention that all the theaters , museums , and libraries he and AOC want bailed out just happen to be in NYC .
No public libraries in Peoria , Jerry ?
No community theaters in Little Rock , Ally ?
And anyway , who knew they were such cultural connoisseurs ?
Apparently lying , cheating , and spinning leaves ample time for the opera .
“ I think we do have to give money to private cultural institutions , and I ’ m not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by the trillions , ” Nadler said .
Yes , you read that right .
Nadler is “ not concerned ” about borrowing trillions of dollars from the future .
Bankrupting future generations of Americans ?
Why be concerned ?
After all , he won ’ t have to deal with it .
Not to be outshone for sheer idiocy , AOC chimed in with , “ We need to be able to play hardball so that working families can get the meaningful help that they need , ” Ocasio-Cortez said about the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a lot of working families usually attend the Met .
This piece was written by PoliZette Staff on May 7 , 2020 .
It originally appeared in LifeZette and is used by permission .
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Democrat House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) and her colleagues Reps. Jerry Nadler (D-NY) and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) want to add trillions to the next economic stimulus bill for non-coronavirus and non-economic recovery bailouts. The president has proposed that the money instead be spent on a jobs and infrastructure program that would put multitudes back to work who have lost their jobs due to the virus and would repair America’s broken bridges, tunnels, and highways. The Democrats would rather not.
The main part of their proposal is a bailout for Democrat states like Illinois and New York that have run up obscene deficits by spending tax dollars on loony liberal projects benefiting the elite and illegal aliens. Now the Democrat governors of those states want federal taxpayers from across the nation to get them out of their quagmire.
GOP Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) has already thrown cold water on the idea and has said that the federal government is not in the business of cleaning up the mess that states have made for themselves because of irresponsible spending and outlandish schemes.
Speaking of such schemes, after the Kennedy Center public relations debacle you’d think the Democrats would be gun shy about pushing for cash for posh cultural institutions that serve the poodle people of Manhattan. Think again. Jerry Nadler has an entire new debacle in mind.
He is advocating $4 billion for the Metropolitan Museum of Art of New York City (the Met). The Met has an endowment of $3.6 billion. Thus why the heck does it need money out of the pockets of hard-working everyday American taxpayers?
But Nadler is determined to make people from Iowa and Georgia pay for the Met. To argue his case, with Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, he wrote a letter to the House leadership on April 30th. He went on media to do the same.
Nadler: “They [the Met] are hemorrhaging revenue, and we have to help them,” Nadler told WNYC radio on Monday, “so that…we don’t come out of [this pandemic] without our theaters and museums and our libraries, which is a major factor in the economy, but also a major factor in civilization.” He fails to mention that all the theaters, museums, and libraries he and AOC want bailed out just happen to be in NYC. No public libraries in Peoria, Jerry? No community theaters in Little Rock, Ally? And anyway, who knew they were such cultural connoisseurs? Apparently lying, cheating, and spinning leaves ample time for the opera.
NYC isn't NYC without our non-profit museums. But if we want our museums to survive COVID-19, we need to protect them NOW. That's why I led the NYC Congressional delegation with @RepMaloney in calling for $4 billion in emergency funds to equip museums to outlast this pandemic. pic.twitter.com/cRfMpTgEWR — (((Rep. Nadler))) (@RepJerryNadler) March 23, 2020
“I think we do have to give money to private cultural institutions, and I’m not concerned, frankly, about borrowing money by the trillions,” Nadler said.
Yes, you read that right. Nadler is “not concerned” about borrowing trillions of dollars from the future. Bankrupting future generations of Americans? Why be concerned? After all, he won’t have to deal with it.
Not to be outshone for sheer idiocy, AOC chimed in with, “We need to be able to play hardball so that working families can get the meaningful help that they need,” Ocasio-Cortez said about the leftist legislative strategy.
Funny, not a lot of working families usually attend the Met.
This piece was written by PoliZette Staff on May 7, 2020. It originally appeared in LifeZette and is used by permission.
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thepoliticalinsider--2020-05-07--Michelle Obama Describes Having Children As A ‘Concession’ That Cost Her Her ‘Dreams’

Former First Lady Michelle Obama seemed to express some regrets about having children , a revelation made in her new documentary “ Becoming , ” which was released on Netflix on Wednesday morning .
In an interview for the movie , Michelle explained that when she married Barack Obama , their relationship was all about her being “ equal ” to him , according to Breitbart News .
“ My relationship with Barack was all about our equal partnership , ” Michelle recalled .
“ If I was going to have a unique voice with this very opinionated man , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ set myself off to a place where I was going to be his equal.
” She added that it was the birth of their two daughters Malia and Sasha that “ changed ” the equal nature of their relationship .
“ The thing that really changed it was the birth of our children .
I wasn ’ t really ready for that .
That really made it harder , ” the former first lady said .
“ Something had to give and it was my aspirations and dreams.
” “ I made that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have to quit your job , ’ but it felt like ‘ I can ’ t do all of this so I have to tone down my aspirations , I have to dial it back , ’ ” she continued .
The movie “ Becoming ” chronicles Michelle ’ s 34-city book tour in 2018 and 2019 to promote her memoir of the same name .
Michelle also uses the documentary to get political , however ; at one point she describes it as a “ slap in the face ’ ’ that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the 2016 election .
“ It takes some energy to go high , and we were exhausted from it…when you ’ re the first black anything , ’ ’ Michelle said , referring to Barack ’ s failed attempts to help Hillary Clinton beat Donald Trump .
“ You know , the day I left the White House , it was painful to sit on that stage , and then a lot of our folks didn ’ t vote — it was almost a slap in the face , ” Michelle said .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ this election , but every midterm , every time Barack didn ’ t get the Congress he needed , that was because our folks didn ’ t show up .
After all that work , they just couldn ’ t be bothered to vote at all .
That ’ s my trauma.
” How dramatic .
After leaving the White House , the Obamas signed a multi-million-dollar deal with Netflix streaming service that allows them to release such self-serving documentaries as this one .
These kinds of opportunities are only open to liberals @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the entertainment industry continues to try and brainwash the American public into being as radically leftwing as possible .
This piece was written by PoliZette Staff on May 7 , 2020 .
It originally appeared in LifeZette and is used by permission .
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Former First Lady Michelle Obama seemed to express some regrets about having children, a revelation made in her new documentary “Becoming,” which was released on Netflix on Wednesday morning.
In an interview for the movie, Michelle explained that when she married Barack Obama, their relationship was all about her being “equal” to him, according to Breitbart News.
“My relationship with Barack was all about our equal partnership,” Michelle recalled. “If I was going to have a unique voice with this very opinionated man, I had to get myself up and set myself off to a place where I was going to be his equal.”
She added that it was the birth of their two daughters Malia and Sasha that “changed” the equal nature of their relationship. “The thing that really changed it was the birth of our children. I wasn’t really ready for that. That really made it harder,” the former first lady said. “Something had to give and it was my aspirations and dreams.”
“I made that concession not because he said ‘you have to quit your job,’ but it felt like ‘I can’t do all of this so I have to tone down my aspirations, I have to dial it back,’” she continued.
The movie “Becoming” chronicles Michelle’s 34-city book tour in 2018 and 2019 to promote her memoir of the same name. Michelle also uses the documentary to get political, however; at one point she describes it as a “slap in the face’’ that some black Americans did not vote in the 2016 election.
“It takes some energy to go high, and we were exhausted from it…when you’re the first black anything,’’ Michelle said, referring to Barack’s failed attempts to help Hillary Clinton beat Donald Trump.
“You know, the day I left the White House, it was painful to sit on that stage, and then a lot of our folks didn’t vote — it was almost a slap in the face,” Michelle said. “It wasn’t just in this election, but every midterm, every time Barack didn’t get the Congress he needed, that was because our folks didn’t show up. After all that work, they just couldn’t be bothered to vote at all. That’s my trauma.”
How dramatic. After leaving the White House, the Obamas signed a multi-million-dollar deal with Netflix streaming service that allows them to release such self-serving documentaries as this one. These kinds of opportunities are only open to liberals like the Obamas, unfortunately, as the entertainment industry continues to try and brainwash the American public into being as radically leftwing as possible.
This piece was written by PoliZette Staff on May 7, 2020. It originally appeared in LifeZette and is used by permission.
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thepoliticalinsider--2020-05-08--Team Biden Slams Tara Reade After Megyn Kelly Interview Yet Claims ‘Women Must Receive The Benefit O

Team Biden Slams Tara Reade After Megyn Kelly Interview Yet Claims ‘Women Must Receive The Benefit Of The Doubt’

Late Thursday , Joe Biden ’ s campaign went after his accuser , Tara Reade , stating that women “ must receive the benefit of the doubt ” but refraining from offering this courtesy to his former Senate staffer , dismissing her allegations as “ false.
” “ As someone who committed himself to changing the culture surrounding violence against women in this country , Vice President Biden knows it is paramount that women should come forward and be heard respectfully , ” Kate Bedingfield , Biden ’ s deputy campaign manager , said in a statement .
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And an inescapable fact in the case of these false allegations is that more and more inconsistencies keep emerging , ” she added , citing Reade ’ s remarks in an Associated Press interview last year .
“ I wasn ’ t scared of him , that he was going to take me in a room @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that kind of vibe , ” Reade was quoted as saying , with Bedingfield adding that it was the “ complete opposite of the current allegation , first made in March of this year.
” Biden Campaign : ‘ Every day , more and more inconsistencies arise ’ Bedingfield also noted a Vox story which reported that the “ anonymous friend who now backs Reade ’ s current allegation , ” told a “ very different story last year about Reade ’ s experience ” in describing the way Biden allegedly touched her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more inconsistencies arise , ” she continued , saying that “ women must receive the benefit of the doubt.
” “ They must be able to come forward and share their stories without fear of retribution or harm — and we all have a responsibility to ensure that , ” the Team Biden spokeswoman continued .
“ At the same time , we can never sacrifice the truth .
And the truth is that these allegations are false and that the material that has been presented to back them up , under scrutiny @ @ @ @ @ @ @ she concluded .
This response from Biden ’ s campaign came in the wake of an interview released Thursday in which Tara Reade spoke with journalist Megyn Kelly about the alleged ordeal in 1993 .
Reade said , “ No , it ’ s been stunning , actually , how some of his surrogates with the blue checks that have been saying really horrible things about me and to me on social media .
He hasn ’ t himself , but there ’ s a measure of hypocrisy with the campaign saying it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not been safe .
All my social media ’ s been hacked , all my personal information has been dragged through.
” Reade : ‘ His campaign is taking this position that they want all women to be able to speak safely .
I have not experienced that ’ “ Every person who maybe has a gripe against me , an ex-boyfriend or an ex-landlord or whatever it is , has been able to have a platform , rather than me , talking about things that have nothing to do with 1993 , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ whole thing about being called a Russian agent , that in particular .
That incites people .
I got a death threat from that because they thought I was being a traitor to America.
” “ These are serious things , ” she added .
“ And his campaign is taking this position that they want all women to be able to speak safely .
I have not experienced that .
”

Late Thursday, Joe Biden’s campaign went after his accuser, Tara Reade, stating that women “must receive the benefit of the doubt” but refraining from offering this courtesy to his former Senate staffer, dismissing her allegations as “false.”
Team Biden Goes After Reade
“As someone who committed himself to changing the culture surrounding violence against women in this country, Vice President Biden knows it is paramount that women should come forward and be heard respectfully,” Kate Bedingfield, Biden’s deputy campaign manager, said in a statement.
Biden Campaign Attacks Tara Reade Yet Claims 'Women Must Receive the Benefit of the Doubt' https://t.co/X3U4RxEzRe pic.twitter.com/2C7YJxgK3U — JEETPOLITIC (@jettpolitic) May 8, 2020
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“But it is also the duty of the press to base their assessment of claims on careful and exhaustive review of the facts. And an inescapable fact in the case of these false allegations is that more and more inconsistencies keep emerging,” she added, citing Reade’s remarks in an Associated Press interview last year.
“I wasn’t scared of him, that he was going to take me in a room or anything. It wasn’t that kind of vibe,” Reade was quoted as saying, with Bedingfield adding that it was the “complete opposite of the current allegation, first made in March of this year.”
MK EXCLUSIVE: Former Biden staffer #TaraReade, who accuses FMR VP #JoeBiden of sexually assaulting her in 1993, sits down w/me in her first on-camera interview since Mr. Biden denied her accusations. Her story & some tough Q’s in a riveting exchange. A ton of news coming … pic.twitter.com/8bvTntUIm8 — Megyn Kelly (@megynkelly) May 7, 2020
Biden Campaign: ‘Every day, more and more inconsistencies arise’
Bedingfield also noted a Vox story which reported that the “anonymous friend who now backs Reade’s current allegation,” told a “very different story last year about Reade’s experience” in describing the way Biden allegedly touched her.
“Every day, more and more inconsistencies arise,” she continued, saying that “women must receive the benefit of the doubt.”
“They must be able to come forward and share their stories without fear of retribution or harm — and we all have a responsibility to ensure that,” the Team Biden spokeswoman continued.
“At the same time, we can never sacrifice the truth. And the truth is that these allegations are false and that the material that has been presented to back them up, under scrutiny, keeps proving their falsity,” she concluded.
Joe Biden's deputy campaign manager Kate Bedingfield has released a new statement about Tara Reade, and what she says are "more and more inconsistencies" that come up every day. Full statement: pic.twitter.com/DSi1R6XrzT — MJ Lee (@mj_lee) May 7, 2020
This response from Biden’s campaign came in the wake of an interview released Thursday in which Tara Reade spoke with journalist Megyn Kelly about the alleged ordeal in 1993.
MK EXCLUSIVE: #TaraReade responds to #JoeBiden; calls for him to drop out pic.twitter.com/jxHAUYaWVU — Megyn Kelly (@megynkelly) May 7, 2020
Reade said, “No, it’s been stunning, actually, how some of his surrogates with the blue checks that have been saying really horrible things about me and to me on social media. He hasn’t himself, but there’s a measure of hypocrisy with the campaign saying it’s safe. It’s not been safe. All my social media’s been hacked, all my personal information has been dragged through.”
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Sen Dianne Feinstein, Who Defended Christine Blasey Ford, Calls Tara Reade’s Accusation Against Joe Biden ‘Ridiculous’ https://t.co/9Z2iVdxX5c — Daily Caller (@DailyCaller) May 8, 2020
Reade: ‘His campaign is taking this position that they want all women to be able to speak safely. I have not experienced that’
“Every person who maybe has a gripe against me, an ex-boyfriend or an ex-landlord or whatever it is, has been able to have a platform, rather than me, talking about things that have nothing to do with 1993,” Reade continued. “Even the whole thing about being called a Russian agent, that in particular. That incites people. I got a death threat from that because they thought I was being a traitor to America.”
“These are serious things,” she added. “And his campaign is taking this position that they want all women to be able to speak safely. I have not experienced that.”


thepoliticalinsider--2020-05-08--Biden Accuser Tara Reade Wants Him To Drop Out

Joe Biden accuser Tara Reade called on the former vice president to leave the presidential race on Thursday for allegedly sexually assaulting her in 1993 while she served as his Senate staffer .
Reade sat down with Megyn Kelly in her first on camera interview since she went public with her accusations .
Reade turned down offers from CNN and other major outlets and instead sought out the former Fox Host and NBC anchor , who is currently without a network .
In a clip released on social media Thursday , Kelly asked Reade , “ Let ’ s talk @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , because he went on TV last Friday and said , ‘ first of all , it never happened .
Period , end of report .
This did not happen.
’ He did say , in his view , ‘ accusers should start off with the presumption that they ’ re telling the truth.
’ Do you think he ’ s afforded you that presumption ?
” Reade replied , “ No , it ’ s been stunning , actually , how some of his surrogates with the blue checks that have been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to me on social media.
” “ He hasn ’ t himself , but there ’ s a measure of hypocrisy with the campaign saying it ’ s safe , ” Reade said .
“ It ’ s not been safe .
All my social media ’ s been hacked , all my personal information has been dragged through.
” She continued , “ Every person who maybe has a gripe against me , an ex-boyfriend or an ex-landlord or whatever it is , has been able to have a platform , rather @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have nothing to do with 1993 .
Even the whole thing about being called a Russian agent , that in particular .
That incites people.
” “ I got a death threat from that because they thought I was being a traitor to America , ” Reade admitted .
“ These are serious things .
And his campaign is taking this position that they want all women to be able to speak safely .
I have not experienced that.
” Kelly asked Reade , “ If he ’ s watching this , what @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ?
” “ I want to say , “ You and I were there , Joe Biden , ” Reade said .
“ Please step forward and be held accountable .
You should not be running on character for President of the United States.
” “ You want him to withdraw ?
” Kelly asked .
Reade responded , “ I wish he would , but he won ’ t .
But , I wish he would .
That ’ s how I feel , emotionally.
” “ Do you want an apology @ @ @ @ @ @ @ took place at an undisclosed location our of concern for Tara Reade ’ s safety , Kelly has said .

Joe Biden accuser Tara Reade called on the former vice president to leave the presidential race on Thursday for allegedly sexually assaulting her in 1993 while she served as his Senate staffer.
Reade sat down with Megyn Kelly in her first on camera interview since she went public with her accusations. Reade turned down offers from CNN and other major outlets and instead sought out the former Fox Host and NBC anchor, who is currently without a network.
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MK EXCLUSIVE: #TaraReade responds to #JoeBiden; calls for him to drop out pic.twitter.com/jxHAUYaWVU — Megyn Kelly (@megynkelly) May 7, 2020
Kelly Asks Reade About Biden’s Denial
In a clip released on social media Thursday, Kelly asked Reade, “Let’s talk about what [Joe Biden] said, because he went on TV last Friday and said, ‘first of all, it never happened. Period, end of report. This did not happen.’ He did say, in his view, ‘accusers should start off with the presumption that they’re telling the truth.’ Do you think he’s afforded you that presumption?”
Reade replied, “No, it’s been stunning, actually, how some of his surrogates with the blue checks that have been saying really horrible things about me and to me on social media.”
“He hasn’t himself, but there’s a measure of hypocrisy with the campaign saying it’s safe,” Reade said. “It’s not been safe. All my social media’s been hacked, all my personal information has been dragged through.”
Just wrapped an exclusive interview with Former Biden Staffer @ReadeAlexandra, who accuses FMR VP Joe Biden of sexually assaulting her in 1993. She sits down with @megynkelly for her first on-camera interview since Mr. Biden denied her accusations. Stay tuned… pic.twitter.com/ki8ZwrNCqg — Rich McHugh (@RichMcHugh) May 7, 2020
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Reade Claims She’s Received Death Threats
She continued, “Every person who maybe has a gripe against me, an ex-boyfriend or an ex-landlord or whatever it is, has been able to have a platform, rather than me, talking about things that have nothing to do with 1993. Even the whole thing about being called a Russian agent, that in particular. That incites people.”
“I got a death threat from that because they thought I was being a traitor to America,” Reade admitted. “These are serious things. And his campaign is taking this position that they want all women to be able to speak safely. I have not experienced that.”
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Megyn Kelly tells me that Reade "gets very candid, very emotional and handles many direct challenges to her account" during the exclusive interview. "She also has a message for former Vice President Biden," per Kelly. Full story: https://t.co/wJxdv3a2di — Joe Concha (@JoeConchaTV) May 7, 2020
Reade Thinks Biden Should Drop Out
Kelly asked Reade, “If he’s watching this, what do you want to say to him?”
“I want to say, “You and I were there, Joe Biden,” Reade said. “Please step forward and be held accountable. You should not be running on character for President of the United States.”
“You want him to withdraw?” Kelly asked.
Reade responded, “I wish he would, but he won’t. But, I wish he would. That’s how I feel, emotionally.”
“Do you want an apology?” Kelly asked.
“I think it’s a little late,” Reade lamented.
The interview took place at an undisclosed location our of concern for Tara Reade’s safety, Kelly has said.


thepoliticalinsider--2020-05-08--Father And Son Duo Arrested Over Death Of Young Georgia Man – I Feel So Much Better

On Tuesday , a video was released showing the graphic shooting death of Ahmaud Arbery at the hands of two men , a father and son , Gregory McMichael , and his son Travis McMichael .
As the video went viral , public outcry intensified with many angry that Gregory and Travis hadn ’ t been arrested since the shooting happened in February .
On Thursday night , they were arrested and charged .
THIS WAS NO CITIZEN ’ S ARREST CNN reports that both McMichaels was arrested and placed in Glynn County Jail .
According to the Georgia Bureau @ @ @ @ @ @ @ murder and aggravated assault charges .
Reports are that the men were trying to make a citizen ’ s arrest because Arbery resembled someone that local officials were looking for .
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The two armed men had zero authority to detain this young man under threat of harm , and the local sheriff and District Attorney recognized the older man as ex-police and the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ word at face value with no investigation .
They are on their third DA now , because of the conflict of interest the other two had .
What we all saw was murder .
It has been many years since I took the class for my Concealed Weapons License , but from everything I have learned , and common sense , the gun owners appear to have used very poor judgment from the start .
This could have been avoided .
With great rights come great responsibilities .
The jogger was running down @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
He was NOT “ up to no good ” according to the statements of the shooters .
Vigilantes trying to detain was an attempt at the crime of false imprisonment .
The jogger attempted to run to the other side of the vehicle to avoid the gunmen .
MORE NEWS : Robert De Niro Praises Cuomo For COVID-19 Response As Backlash Over Nursing Home Deaths Grows The man with the shotgun crossed to the other side of the vehicle to cut off the jogger .
As far as the jogger knew , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ He had every right to protect himself .
Neither stands your ground laws nor citizen ’ s arrest laws apply here .
Again , this was murder caught on camera .
If you haven ’ t watched the graphic video , it was shot with a cell phone ( rather than one of those vehicle video cameras that are always running and pointing in the same direction ) by someone who was following .
WHO WAS THE VIDEO RECORDER ?
So , whoever that person is , he or she knew something was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ one was on camera when it started .
So that means they were doing something beforehand that showed something was about to go down – probably chasing him and screaming at him from the truck before pulling off in front of him to block the street .
My first reaction was to think the person behind was in on it with the father and son , but that doesn ’ t explain how the radio station got the video ( unless they mistakenly thought it made the father and son look innocent ) @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was in on it with them or at least supportive of them .
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So it is looking less and less likely that they were eyewitnesses to any crime at all but rather were exercising their ability to identify someone of another race based on security camera footage or something .
So it would have never been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cop came up and said oh he looks like what you saw on a security camera ?
Moreover , “ [ t ] he reports suggests a third person may also have been involved in the pursuit.
” -Washington Post .
That would be in keeping with my impression of the apparent cell phone video that starts with no one on-screen at all until the cell phone wielder again catches up with the victim in his or her car .
These are not police officers .
Their guns don ’ t make them @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hot pursuit of a crime they witnessed .
The only “ crime ” they witnessed was a black man running .
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On Tuesday, a video was released showing the graphic shooting death of Ahmaud Arbery at the hands of two men, a father and son, Gregory McMichael, and his son Travis McMichael.
As the video went viral, public outcry intensified with many angry that Gregory and Travis hadn’t been arrested since the shooting happened in February. On Thursday night, they were arrested and charged.
This Was No Citizen’s Arrest
CNN reports that both McMichaels were arrested and placed in Glynn County Jail. According to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, the men are facing murder and aggravated assault charges. Reports are showing that the men were trying to make a citizen’s arrest because Arbery resembled someone that local officials were looking for.
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The citizen’s arrest excuse can only be applied during the application of the crime. The two armed men had zero authority to detain this young man under threat of harm, and the local sheriff and District Attorney recognized the older man as ex-police and the DA’s investigator and took their word at face value with no investigation.
They are on their third DA now, because of the conflict of interest the other two had. What we all saw was murder.
It has been many years since I took the class for my Concealed Weapons License, but from everything I have learned, and common sense, the gun owners appear to have used very poor judgment from the start.
This could have been avoided. With great rights come great responsibilities.
I applaud @GBI_GA Director Vic Reynolds and his agents for their swift action. Justice will be served. https://t.co/Jlej4JICjD — Governor Brian P. Kemp (@GovKemp) May 8, 2020
The jogger was running down a public road minding his own business. He was NOT “up to no good” according to the statements of the shooters. Vigilantes trying to detain him was an attempt at the crime of false imprisonment. The jogger attempted to run to the other side of the vehicle to avoid the gunmen.
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The man with the shotgun crossed to the other side of the vehicle to cut off the jogger. As far as the jogger knew, he was being attacked by robbers.
He had every right to protect himself. Neither stand your ground laws nor citizen’s arrest laws apply here.
Again, this was murder caught on camera.
The video is clear: Ahmaud Arbery was killed in cold blood. My heart goes out to his family, who deserve justice and deserve it now. It is time for a swift, full, and transparent investigation into his murder. https://t.co/alvY5WjdHx — Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) May 6, 2020
If you haven’t watched the graphic video, it was taken with a cell phone (rather than one of those vehicle video cameras that are always running and pointing in the same direction) by someone who was following.
Who Was The Video Recorder?
So, whoever that person is, he or she knew something was about to go down even though no one was on camera when it started. So that means they were doing something beforehand that showed something was about to go down – probably chasing him and screaming at him from the truck before pulling off in front of him to block the street.
My first reaction was to think the person behind the camera was in on it with the father and son. But that doesn’t explain how the radio station got the video (unless they mistakenly thought it made the father and son look innocent). So I bet the person following was in on it with them or at least supportive of them.
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There Two Were Not Police Officers
These two decided they had identified a suspect from other burglaries. So it is looking less and less likely that they were eyewitnesses to any crime at all but rather were exercising their ability to identify someone of another race based on security camera footage or something.
So it would have never been grounds for a legal arrest if a cop came up and said, “Oh, he looks like what you saw on a security camera?”
Moreover, “[t]he reports suggests a third person may also have been involved in the pursuit.” -Washington Post. That would be in keeping with my impression of the apparent cell phone video that starts with no one on-screen at all until the cell phone wielder again catches up with the victim in his or her car.
These are not police officers. Their guns don’t make them police officers. They were not in hot pursuit of a crime they witnessed. The only “crime” they witnessed was a black man running.
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thepoliticalinsider--2020-05-08--Captured Veteran Claims His Orders To Stage Venezuela Coup Came From Trump – I Don’t Think So

An alleged U.S. mercenary , Luke Denman , was captured in Venezuela a few days ago , and he ’ s confessed that he and his team were part of a plan ordered by President Donald Trump to kidnap President Maduro .
During a televised confessional TV , Denman , who was arrested alongside other alleged mercenaries , said the U.S. government sent to collect Maduro and fly him to America .
Come on , not even Rambo could pull that off , and nobody believes that was an actual operation .
I don ’ t think Trump ordered it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a forced confession .
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Not a surprise with Russia ’ s quick @ @ @ @ @ @ @ denied interfering with the 2016 Presidential election .
Russia also denied providing a surface to air missiles to the Ukrainian separatists .
Russia also rejected annexing Crimea , a territory of Ukraine .
Obviously , the captured American mercenary spoke under duress by the Venezuelan military .
THIS GUY IS LYING WITH AN AGENDA There are only a few possibilities : ( 1 ) The guy is part of Maduro ’ s plan to frame and blame the U.S. for this .
Remember , Maduro staged his assassination before ?
( 2 ) @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to profit on something and now blame Trump after being forced by the Maduro regime .
( 3 ) The guy blames Trump for political reasons .
After all , it doesn ’ t make sense that Trump or the U.S. would do this .
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There would be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it didn ’ t work so that it could never be traced back to anywhere .
I ’ m not about to believe anyone who is threatened with a beating or worse if they don ’ t make a statement—saying that the United States has a lurid history of interfering in other countries business when not invited .
If Trump is involved , it certainly wasn ’ t his idea unless Maduro insulted or just disagreed with Trump about something even trivial .
Sounds more like a plan from Republican hawks like John @ @ @ @ @ @ @ any time we like .
The coup was amateurish and likely funded by Maduro himself .
It ’ s another plot by the DNC bosses to discredit Trump , in conjunction with Maduro himself .
No doubt about it .
If I were Trump , I would give an olive branch to Maduro and get him to tell the real truth that the democrats orchestrated this .
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An alleged U.S. mercenary, Luke Denman, was captured in Venezuela a few days ago, and he’s confessed that he and his team were part of a plan ordered by President Donald Trump to kidnap President Maduro.
During a televised confessional TV, Denman, who was arrested alongside other alleged mercenaries, said the U.S. government sent to collect Maduro and fly him to America.
A HANDFUL OF MERCENARIES TO GRAB MADURO?
Come on, not even Rambo could pull that off, and nobody believes that was an actual operation. I don’t think Trump ordered it, but I do think it was a forced confession.
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His statements were not made under duress and are true, say the Russians, during Trump’s statement was “unconvincing,” said Russians… Hmm… same Russians who denied their involvement in the downing of Malaysian Air flight in Ukraine and poisoning of Russian ex-KGB Colonel and his daughter in the U.K.?
Not a surprise with Russia’s quick response to unconvincing. Funny Russia also denied interfering with the 2016 Presidential election. Russia also denied providing a surface to air missiles to the Ukrainian separatists. Russia also rejected annexing Crimea, a territory of Ukraine. Obviously, the captured American mercenary spoke under duress by the Venezuelan military.
CAPTURED: U.S. mercenaries Luke Alexander Denman and Aaron Barry are in custody of the Venezuelan government. The two Silvercorp terrorists claim work security for President Trump. pic.twitter.com/jc7vwmjuTB — Camila (@camilateleSUR) May 5, 2020
At 8:00 mark, Denman makes exaggerated, unnatural eye movement when he mentions Trump as ultimate boss of the raid on Venezuela. His special forces’ buddies say it’s interrogation training techniques kicking in to communicate his answer isn’t truthful. https://t.co/9KITORYwcR — Joshua Goodman (@APjoshgoodman) May 7, 2020
THIS GUY IS LYING WITH AN AGENDA
There are only a few possibilities: (1) The guy is part of Maduro’s plan to frame and blame the U.S. for this. Remember, Maduro staged his assassination before? (2) The guy did this on his own to profit on something and now blame Trump after being forced by the Maduro regime. (3) The guy blames Trump for political reasons. After all, it doesn’t make sense that Trump or the U.S. would do this.
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If Trump ever ordered such a thing, this person wouldn’t have the slightest idea who ordered it. There would be 100 patsies in place just in case it didn’t work so that it could never be traced back to anywhere.
I’m not about to believe anyone who is threatened with a beating or worse if they don’t make a statement—saying that the United States has a lurid history of interfering in other countries business when not invited. If Trump is involved, it certainly wasn’t his idea unless Maduro insulted or just disagreed with Trump about something even trivial. Sounds more like a plan from Republican hawks like John Bolton.
MADURO IS NOT OSAMA BIN LADEN
We could get to him any time we like. The coup was amateurish and likely funded by Maduro himself.
It’s another plot by the DNC bosses to discredit Trump, in conjunction with Maduro himself. No doubt about it. If I were Trump, I would give an olive branch to Maduro and get him to tell the real truth that the democrats orchestrated this.
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