thepoliticalinsider--2020-02-21--MSNBC’s Chris Matthews, O’Donnell Push Claims That Trump Is ‘Collaborating’ With Russia to Steal Ele

MSNBC’s Chris Matthews, O’Donnell Push Claims That Trump Is ‘Collaborating’ With Russia to Steal Election

It ’ s Groundhog Day once again in the media , as far-left MSNBC hosts Chris Matthews and Lawrence O ’ Donnell are spreading misinformation by suggesting President Trump is “ collaborating ” with Russia to steal the election .
The ambiguously lame duo pushed the allegations during their respective programs Thursday , a response to a New York Times report that House lawmakers were warned that Russia was once trying to meddle in the election as a means “ to try to get President Trump re-elected.
” Matthews and O ’ Donnell made an incredibly weak leap in logic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ working with the Russians .
First up was Matthews who apparently got a thrill up his leg by reading the NYT story .
NewsBusters reports that in watching Hardball , they witnessed the following : Phew !
That is a whole lot of stupid to pack into one 27-minute timespan .
But pack it in , Matthews and his guests did .
“ It ’ s all happening again … It ’ s official , ” Matthews spat , reporting on something that is not official and not happening again .
“ Russia @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Trump who is trying desperately to keep that matter secret.
” Congressman Hakeem Jeffries ( D-NY ) interjected , calling Trump an “ out of control President ” and “ wannabe dictator with authoritarian tendencies.
” Matthews then collected himself and rationally analyzed the report .
Just kidding .
He followed that effort by asking which Republican lawmakers “ might speak up against the President for apparently if not collaborating with the Soviets , with the Russians again , the former Soviet KGB director , Mr. Putin.
” RELATED : Trey Gowdy Shreds @ @ @ @ @ @ @ – They Prefer ‘ Comrade Sanders ’ Not to be outdone in the idiot Olympics , Lawrence O ’ Donnell told his viewers that the Times report proves President Trump is working with Russia .
“ The president is a Russian operative , ” he claimed .
“ That sounds like the description of a bad Hollywood screenplay , but it is real.
” O ’ Donnell , who ’ s delivery and cadence is what you might expect if somebody put Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez on Masterpiece Theater ( creating the illusion he is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ explained why the report was so damning in his mind .
“ It is Vladimir Putin ’ s greatest achievement , decades after America ’ s victory in the Cold War and collapse of the Soviet Union , the president of the United States is now helping the president of Russia help the president of the United States to get re-elected , ” he alleged .
Even CNN ’ s Jake Tapper reported on a national security official who contradicts MSNBC ’ s blatantly false reporting .
“ What ’ s been articulated @ @ @ @ @ @ @ community has concluded that the Russians are trying to help Trump again .
But the intelligence doesn ’ t say that , ” the official said according to Tapper .
Former Representative Trey Gowdy on Thursday added one obvious reaction to the Times reporting that seems to have escaped both O ’ Donnell and Matthews .
“ I don ’ t know anyone who really thinks that Russia prefers Donald Trump to win over Comrade Sanders , ” Gowdy said .
“ I don ’ t know a soul that really thinks Russia @ @ @ @ @ @ @ instead of the guy that honeymooned in Russia.
” Mr. Gowdy , meet Tingles and Barney to his Fred Flintstone , O ’ Donnell .
They ’ ve certainly proven themselves gullible enough to believe what they ’ re selling .

It’s Groundhog Day once again in the media, as far-left MSNBC hosts Chris Matthews and Lawrence O’Donnell are spreading misinformation by suggesting President Trump is “collaborating” with Russia to steal the election.
The ambiguously lame duo pushed the allegations during their respective programs Thursday, a response to a New York Times report that House lawmakers were warned that Russia was once trying to meddle in the election as a means “to try to get President Trump re-elected.”
Matthews and O’Donnell made an incredibly weak leap in logic by suggesting this means the President is working with the Russians.
First up was Matthews who apparently got a thrill up his leg by reading the NYT story.
NewsBusters reports that in watching Hardball, they witnessed the following:
In the show’s first 27 minutes, the narrative was that, without citing direct evidence, President Trump was a “wannabe dictator” “collaborating with the Soviets” to carry out “Russian attacks on our democracy” with an assist from “a complicit, compliant, lick-spittle Republican Congress” acting like “hosts of Russia Today.”
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Tingles is Rabid
Phew! That is a whole lot of stupid to pack into one 27-minute timespan. But pack it in, Matthews and his guests did.
“It’s all happening again … It’s official,” Matthews spat, reporting on something that is not official and not happening again. “Russia has endorsed the re-election of President Donald Trump who is trying desperately to keep that matter secret.”
Congressman Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) interjected, calling Trump an “out of control President” and “wannabe dictator with authoritarian tendencies.”
Matthews then collected himself and rationally analyzed the report.
Just kidding. He followed that effort by asking which Republican lawmakers “might speak up against the President for apparently if not collaborating with the Soviets, with the Russians again, the former Soviet KGB director, Mr. Putin.”
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Trump Is a Russian Operative?
Not to be outdone in the idiot Olympics, Lawrence O’Donnell told his viewers that the Times report proves President Trump is working with Russia.
“The president is a Russian operative,” he claimed. “That sounds like the description of a bad Hollywood screenplay, but it is real.”
O’Donnell, who’s delivery and cadence is what you might expect if somebody put Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez on Masterpiece Theater (creating the illusion he is smart while saying dumb things), explained why the report was so damning in his mind.
“It is Vladimir Putin’s greatest achievement, decades after America’s victory in the Cold War and collapse of the Soviet Union, the president of the United States is now helping the president of Russia help the president of the United States to get re-elected,” he alleged.
Even CNN’s Jake Tapper reported on a national security official who contradicts MSNBC’s blatantly false reporting.
“What’s been articulated in the news is that the intelligence community has concluded that the Russians are trying to help Trump again. But the intelligence doesn’t say that,” the official said according to Tapper.
2/ “What’s been articulated in the news is that the intelligence community has concluded that the Russians are trying to help Trump again. But the intelligence doesn’t say that,” the official says… — Jake Tapper (@jaketapper) February 21, 2020
Former Representative Trey Gowdy on Thursday added one obvious reaction to the Times reporting that seems to have escaped both O’Donnell and Matthews.
“I don’t know anyone who really thinks that Russia prefers Donald Trump to win over Comrade Sanders,” Gowdy said. “I don’t know a soul that really thinks Russia wants Donald Trump to be the president instead of the guy that honeymooned in Russia.”
Mr. Gowdy, meet Tingles and Barney to his Fred Flintstone, O’Donnell. They’ve certainly proven themselves gullible enough to believe what they’re selling.


thepoliticalinsider--2020-02-21--Senator Tim Scott Predicts Massive Increase In Black Support For Trump

Senator Tim Scott is predicting a significant uptick in support from the black community for President Trump on Election Day .
Scott ( R-SC ) spoke with Fox News host Neil Cavuto on Thursday , suggesting Trump ’ s support from African-Americans was set to skyrocket , perhaps even doubling from when he won the White House in 2016 .
“ President Trump will see a 50 percent increase in his African-American support , ” Scott envisioned .
“ It will go from 8 percent in 2016 to a minimum of 12 percent in 2020 .
He may even get @ @ @ @ @ @ @ vote , and that is game over.
” When asked what makes him so sure of such support for the President , Scott offered an example in which Trump issued an executive order to increase the affordability of homeownership , resulting in more opportunities for the community .
“ President Trump is not just talking a good game , he is walking a good game , ” Scott explained .
Scott was responding to a clip featuring House Majority Whip James Clyburn ( D-SC ) insisting President Trump will “ absolutely not ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this time around .
Clyburn even went so far as to suggest unemployment rates aren ’ t historically low for blacks since they “ were fully employed during slavery.
” Yes , he actually said that .
Scott has been a longtime supporter of the President after he emerged from a meeting with Trump in which he offered “ hope ” about the two working together to improve race relations .
“ He didn ’ t change his perspective .
I certainly can ’ t change my perspective .
Mine ’ s educated @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ But the way it closed , I thought , gave me reasons to be hopeful.
” Despite not seeing eye to eye on things , the Senator explained that Trump still asked , “ What can I do to make things better ?
” RELATED : CBS Reporter Bombshell : Obama WISHES He Had Trump ’ s Record With Minorities There have been several polls in recent days that bolster Scott ’ s prediction and indicate the President ’ s approval with minorities is on the rise .
Why ?
Quite @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all Americans , they ’ re not designed to help one group over another as we experienced under Barack Obama .
President Trump , according to CBS reporter Major Garrett , has “ a legacy on the agenda side that almost any president after three years would want to claim , particularly President Obama , ” when it comes to minorities .
Another poll from Gallup indicates race relations in America have improved markedly under the Trump administration .
That survey saw double-digit improvements in how Americans view the nation ’ s economy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and the state of race relations .
It also demonstrated that there was an increase in “ the position of blacks and other racial minorities , the distribution of income and wealth , and the opportunity for a person to get ahead through hard work ” according to respondents .
Former three-time NFL team captain and Pro Bowl finalist Jack Brewer recently predicted Trump would win “ over 20 % of the black vote.
” If Scott and Brewer see their predictions come true , President Trump will coast to an easy @ @ @ @

Senator Tim Scott is predicting a significant uptick in support from the black community for President Trump on Election Day.
Scott (R-SC) spoke with Fox News host Neil Cavuto on Thursday, suggesting Trump’s support from African-Americans was set to skyrocket, perhaps even doubling from when he won the White House in 2016.
“President Trump will see a 50 percent increase in his African-American support,” Scott envisioned. “It will go from 8 percent in 2016 to a minimum of 12 percent in 2020. He may even get to 15 percent of the African American vote, and that is game over.”
When asked what makes him so sure of such support for the President, Scott offered an example in which Trump issued an executive order to increase the affordability of homeownership, resulting in more opportunities for the community.
“President Trump is not just talking a good game, he is walking a good game,” Scott explained.
Watch the latest video at foxnews.com
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Scott Has Hope
Scott was responding to a clip featuring House Majority Whip James Clyburn (D-SC) insisting President Trump will “absolutely not” earn more votes from the black community this time around.
Clyburn even went so far as to suggest unemployment rates aren’t historically low for blacks since they “were fully employed during slavery.”
Yes, he actually said that.
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Scott has been a longtime supporter of the President after he emerged from a meeting with Trump in which he offered “hope” about the two working together to improve race relations.
“He didn’t change his perspective. I certainly can’t change my perspective. Mine’s educated by my experience,” Scott explained. “But the way it closed, I thought, gave me reasons to be hopeful.”
Despite not seeing eye to eye on things, the Senator explained that Trump still asked, “What can I do to make things better?”
Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC) met with President Trump in the past on racial issues and says that Trump told him: “‘Tim, I don’t see what you see. What can I do to make things better?'” pic.twitter.com/BIqrJcdIPF — Ryan Saavedra (@RealSaavedra) July 1, 2018
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He’s Made Things Better
There have been several polls in recent days that bolster Scott’s prediction and indicate the President’s approval with minorities is on the rise.
Why? Quite simply, Trump’s policies uplift all Americans, they’re not designed to help one group over another as we experienced under Barack Obama.
President Trump, according to CBS reporter Major Garrett, has “a legacy on the agenda side that almost any president after three years would want to claim, particularly President Obama,” when it comes to minorities.
CBS News’ Major Garrett: President @realDonaldTrump has a policy legacy of helping minority communities that “any president…would want to claim” pic.twitter.com/H4G3JQbJpM — Steve Guest (@SteveGuest) December 29, 2019
Another poll from Gallup indicates race relations in America have improved markedly under the Trump administration.
That survey saw double-digit improvements in how Americans view the nation’s economy, security from terrorism, military strength, and the state of race relations.
It also demonstrated that there was an increase in “the position of blacks and other racial minorities, the distribution of income and wealth, and the opportunity for a person to get ahead through hard work” according to respondents.
Former three-time NFL team captain and Pro Bowl finalist Jack Brewer recently predicted Trump would win “over 20% of the black vote.”
If Scott and Brewer see their predictions come true, President Trump will coast to an easy victory in 2020.


thepoliticalinsider--2020-02-21--Democrat Keith Ellison Demands Proof That ‘Bernie Bros’ Are Violent – Then Steve Scalise Stepped In

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison demanded proof that so-called ‘ Bernie Bros ’ – rabid supporters of Bernie Sanders – are prone to violence before Rep. Steve Scalise stepped in with quite the response .
Ellison , a big-time Democrat supporter of Sanders for president , claimed he has “ never seen [ Sanders ] supporters being unusually mean or rude.
” “ Can someone send me an example of a ‘ Bernie Bro ’ being bad ?
” he asked .
“ Also , are we holding all candidates responsible for the behavior of some of their supporters ?
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Republican House Minority Whip from Louisiana succinctly replied , “ I can think of an example.
” RELATED : Rand Paul Reveals Key New Detail About Man Who Tried to Assassinate GOP Lawmakers Scalise , you may recall , was one of four victims of a shooting at a practice session for the annual Congressional Baseball Game for Charity in Alexandria , Virginia in 2017 .
The shooter was James Hodgkinson , an avowed supporter of Sanders who happened to be carrying a kill list of Republican lawmakers in his pocket as he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a campaign volunteer for Sanders ’ presidential campaign .
He asked a bystander in the parking lot if he was sure the players on the field were the Republican team .
He had a list of Republican targets in his pocket .
And , as Senator Rand Paul later revealed , he was motivated by GOP efforts to repeal and replace Obamacare .
Not only did Scalise provide an example for something Ellison clearly didn ’ t believe existed , but the absolute gall in him suggesting candidates can ’ t be held @ @ @ @ @ @ @ astounding .
Almost literally , everybody who ’ s ever said or done anything questionable is a reflection of President Trump according to the left .
Quite often , people that have nothing to do with Trump are associated with the President because they ’ ve done something heinous .
And then there are times when people – Jussie Smollett – completely fabricate violence ( allegedly ) and pin it on him .
But when it comes to Bernie – oh no , he has nothing to do with his supporters ’ actions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to Anti-Gun Rally With Armed Security Ellison ’ s comments appear to contradict mounting evidence that fans of the rabid socialist are out of control .
A series of videos released earlier this year by Project Veritas shows a number of paid Sanders staff allegedly talking about wanting to kill or harm political opponents .
“ It ’ s gon na take militancy , ” one such individual was caught saying on video , “ like a militant labor movement that ’ s willing to … strike , and if necessary , you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ like that.
” “ What will help is when we send all the Republicans to the re-education camps ( gulags ) , ” another suggested .
Even Hillary Clinton has called out Sanders for his rabid base and their actions .
She suggested Bernie ’ s camp has a pattern of going after women noting the “ Bernie Bros ” online attacks directed at his competitors , “ particularly the women.
” “ It ’ s not only him [ Sanders ] , it ’ s the culture around him .
It ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s his prominent supporters.
, ” Clinton complained .
“ It ’ s his online Bernie Bros and their relentless attacks on lots of his competitors , particularly the women.
” “ I really hope people are paying attention to that because it should be worrisome that he has permitted this culture — not only permitted , [ he ] seems to really be very much supporting it , ” she concluded .
Looks like Hillary can answer Ellison ’ s question as well .

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison demanded proof that so-called ‘Bernie Bros’ – rabid supporters of Bernie Sanders – are prone to violence before Rep. Steve Scalise stepped in with quite the response.
Ellison, a big-time Democrat supporter of Sanders for president, claimed he has “never seen [Sanders] supporters being unusually mean or rude.”
“Can someone send me an example of a ‘Bernie Bro’ being bad?” he asked. “Also, are we holding all candidates responsible for the behavior of some of their supporters? Waiting to hear.”
Scalise, the Republican House Minority Whip from Louisiana succinctly replied, “I can think of an example.”
I can think of an example. https://t.co/KwuvyYgyGw — Steve Scalise (@SteveScalise) February 20, 2020
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Scalise For The Win
Scalise, you may recall, was one of four victims of a shooting at a practice session for the annual Congressional Baseball Game for Charity in Alexandria, Virginia in 2017.
The shooter was James Hodgkinson, an avowed supporter of Sanders who happened to be carrying a kill list of Republican lawmakers in his pocket as he shot up the field.
Hodgkinson was a campaign volunteer for Sanders’ presidential campaign. He asked a bystander in the parking lot if he was sure the players on the field were the Republican team. He had a list of Republican targets in his pocket. And, as Senator Rand Paul later revealed, he was motivated by GOP efforts to repeal and replace Obamacare.
Not only did Scalise provide an example for something Ellison clearly didn’t believe existed, but the absolute gall in him suggesting candidates can’t be held responsible for things their supporters do is astounding.
Almost literally, everybody who’s ever said or done anything questionable is a reflection of President Trump according to the left. Quite often, people that have nothing to do with Trump are associated with the President because they’ve done something heinous. And then there are times when people – Jussie Smollett – completely fabricate violence (allegedly) and pin it on him.
But when it comes to Bernie – oh no, he has nothing to do with his supporters’ actions.
Just shut twitter down today. It’s over after this epic tweet. — Tim Young (@TimRunsHisMouth) February 20, 2020
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Out Of Control Bernie Bros
Ellison’s comments appear to contradict mounting evidence that fans of the rabid socialist are out of control.
A series of videos released earlier this year by Project Veritas shows a number of paid Sanders staff allegedly talking about wanting to kill or harm political opponents.
“It’s gonna take militancy,” one such individual was caught saying on video, “like a militant labor movement that’s willing to … strike, and if necessary, you know, just destroy property and things like that.”
“What will help is when we send all the Republicans to the re-education camps (gulags),” another suggested.
In fact, Jurek is a paid campaign staffer. And his radical comments were news KYLE JUREK, SANDERS CAMPAIGN FIELD ORGANIZER: If Bernie doesn’t get the nomination or it goes to a second round at the DNC Convention. F*cking Milwaukee will burn.pic.twitter.com/dnjymZUWQl — Project Veritas (@Project_Veritas) February 5, 2020
Even Hillary Clinton has called out Sanders for his rabid base and their actions. She suggested Bernie’s camp has a pattern of going after women noting the “Bernie Bros” online attacks directed at his competitors, “particularly the women.”
“It’s not only him [Sanders], it’s the culture around him. It’s his leadership team. It’s his prominent supporters.,” Clinton complained. “It’s his online Bernie Bros and their relentless attacks on lots of his competitors, particularly the women.”
“I really hope people are paying attention to that because it should be worrisome that he has permitted this culture — not only permitted, [he] seems to really be very much supporting it,” she concluded.
Looks like Hillary can answer Ellison’s question as well.


thepoliticalinsider--2020-02-21--Trump Rocks Rallies Out West, Slams Bloomberg And Hollywood

For those who don ’ t particularly care to get their political and cultural analysis from leftist cable news , there is another pundit out there who has usually gets it right .
The president of the United States .
Wednesday and Thursday nights were no exception , as President Trump took well-aimed shots at a range of topics and targets at a raucous rally in Phoenix , Arizona and at a similar event in Colorado Springs , Colorado .
Arizona , much to Democrat chagrin in 2016 , is solid red .
Colorado was until recently thought to be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ could put it in the toss up column for November .
Trump continued his mocking of Mike Bloomberg in Phoenix on Wednesday , “ I hear he ’ s getting pounded tonight — you know he ’ s in a debate .
I hear that pounding .
He spent $ 500 million so far and I think he has 15 points .
Crazy Bernie was at 30.
” MORE NEWS : The five best presidents in American history His son Don , Jr. echoed his dad on social media , “ Like a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said last week Mini , you can ’ t buy personality or wit and the whole world just saw it.
” The president also justifiably hit Amy Klobuchar ’ s campaign as “ dead ” on Wednesday because of her disastrous debate performance and her junior high school airhead question of Pete Buttigieg , “ Are you calling me dumb ?
” Pete may have only implied it , Amy .
But we have no problem answering , yes .
For good measure , in Phoenix he compared Pete Buttigieg to Mad magazine @ @ @ @ @ @ @ get that , though also see a lot of Pee wee Herman there .
Commenting on pop culture in Colorado Springs on Thursday he said , “ By the way , how bad were the Academy Awards this year ?
‘ And the winner is a movie from South Korea ’ .
What the hell was that all about ?
We ’ ve got enough problems with South Korea with trade .
On top of that , they give them the best movie of the year ?
Was it good ?
I don @ @ @ @ @ @ @ looking for like , let ’ s get ‘ Gone with the Wind.
’ Can we get ‘ Gone with the Wind ’ back , please ?
‘ Sunset Boulevard ’ ?
So many good movies.
” MORE NEWS : Buttigieg invokes scripture to slam Trump , but nobody is buying it “ The winner is from South Korea .
I thought it was best foreign film .
Best foreign movie .
No — did this ever happen before ?
And then you have Brad Pitt .
I was never a big fan @ @ @ @ @ @ @ gave a little wise guy statement.
” On both nights the president went on to recount his accomplishments in office and take other hard punches at the Democrats for the impeachment drama and their knee jerk leftism .
This piece originally appeared in LifeZette and is used by permission .
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For those who don’t particularly care to get their political and cultural analysis from leftist cable news, there is another pundit out there who has usually gets it right.
The president of the United States.
Wednesday and Thursday nights were no exception, as President Trump took well-aimed shots at a range of topics and targets at a raucous rally in Phoenix, Arizona and at a similar event in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Arizona, much to Democrat chagrin in 2016, is solid red. Colorado was until recently thought to be solid Democrat territory, though current analysis could put it in the toss up column for November.
Trump continued his mocking of Mike Bloomberg in Phoenix on Wednesday, “I hear he’s getting pounded tonight — you know he’s in a debate. I hear that pounding. He spent $500 million so far and I think he has 15 points. Crazy Bernie was at 30.”
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His son Don, Jr. echoed his dad on social media, “Like a deer in the headlights! Like I said last week Mini, you can’t buy personality or wit and the whole world just saw it.”
The president also justifiably hit Amy Klobuchar’s campaign as “dead” on Wednesday because of her disastrous debate performance and her junior high school airhead question of Pete Buttigieg, “Are you calling me dumb?” Pete may have only implied it, Amy. But we have no problem answering, yes.
For good measure, in Phoenix he compared Pete Buttigieg to Mad magazine’s Alfred E. Newman. We get that, though also see a lot of Pee wee Herman there.
Commenting on pop culture in Colorado Springs on Thursday he said, “By the way, how bad were the Academy Awards this year? ‘And the winner is a movie from South Korea’. What the hell was that all about? We’ve got enough problems with South Korea with trade. On top of that, they give them the best movie of the year? Was it good? I don’t know. I’m looking for like, let’s get ‘Gone with the Wind.’ Can we get ‘Gone with the Wind’ back, please? ‘Sunset Boulevard’? So many good movies.”
The crowd loved it.
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“The winner is from South Korea. I thought it was best foreign film. Best foreign movie. No — did this ever happen before? And then you have Brad Pitt. I was never a big fan of his. He got up and gave a little wise guy statement.”
On both nights the president went on to recount his accomplishments in office and take other hard punches at the Democrats for the impeachment drama and their knee jerk leftism.
This piece originally appeared in LifeZette and is used by permission.
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thepoliticalinsider--2020-02-21--Trey Gowdy Shreds Idea Russians Would Help Trump in 2020 – They Prefer ‘Comrade Sanders’

Former South Carolina Rep. Trey Gowdy threw cold water on the idea that Russia may be trying to help President Trump in 2020 , suggesting they ’ d prefer “ Comrade Sanders ” instead .
House lawmakers , according to the New York Times , were warned last week that Russia was once again trying to meddle in the election as a means “ to try to get President Trump re-elected.
” In an interview with ‘ The Story ’ on Fox News , host Ed Henry asked Gowdy what he made of the reports , and the former congressman @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ” Gowdy began .
“ Number one , I don ’ t know anyone who really thinks that Russia prefers Donald Trump to win over Comrade Sanders , I don ’ t know a soul that really thinks Russia wants Donald Trump to be the president instead of the guy that honeymooned in Russia.
” Gowdy is , of course , correct .
Why would Russia lean toward helping President Trump as opposed to the man who spent his honeymoon just outside of Moscow for crying out loud ?
At the time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ columnist George Will in 2015 , “ gulags still functioned ” and political prisoners were still “ being tortured in psychiatric ‘ hospitals.
’ ” Wouldn ’ t they rather have a guy that can turn a blind eye to that kind of thing and fully supports communism in America ?
Gowdy went on to say these reports were coming from some notably unreliable sources .
“ Is this the same intelligence community that told us it was a spontaneous reaction to a video in Libya and the same intelligence community that promised @ @ @ @ @ @ @ same intelligence community that relied on the dossier ?
” Gowdy quipped .
“ I have respect for them but they aren ’ t polygraph machines.
” Trey Gowdy proceeded to suggest the source for the New York Times report may have been the perpetually lying and leaking House Intelligence Committee chairman , Adam Schiff .
“ They ( The Times ) gather information and make assessments and they give them , unfortunately , they give them to people like Adam Schiff who leak like sieves , ” Gowdy asserted .
“ This @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that ’ s why the president is upset , ” he added .
“ Not at what the intelligence community found , but the fact that Adam Schiff has a beeline to the New York Times when it is negative information about Donald Trump.
” Gowdy has been beating the drum that Schiff is constantly leaking information to the press for some time .
“ When you put someone who is wrong as often as Adam Schiff is wrong and is as deeply partisan as he is , in charge of the intelligence @ @ @ @ @ @ @ re not going to share confidential information because Adam leaks like a sieve , ” he said in September of last year .
Previously , Gowdy has shredded Schiff as “ an overtly ambitious partisan wannabe senator ” and joined Fox News host Tucker Carlson in a laugh at the California Democrat for being “ an irresponsible buffoon , ” a claim that has yet to be disproven .
When is Schiff going to be forced to resign his position ?
His partisan buffoonery is a danger to this nation .

Former South Carolina Rep. Trey Gowdy threw cold water on the idea that Russia may be trying to help President Trump in 2020, suggesting they’d prefer “Comrade Sanders” instead.
House lawmakers, according to the New York Times, were warned last week that Russia was once again trying to meddle in the election as a means “to try to get President Trump re-elected.”
In an interview with ‘The Story’ on Fox News, host Ed Henry asked Gowdy what he made of the reports, and the former congressman immediately dismissed them.
“Three things,” Gowdy began. “Number one, I don’t know anyone who really thinks that Russia prefers Donald Trump to win over Comrade Sanders, I don’t know a soul that really thinks Russia wants Donald Trump to be the president instead of the guy that honeymooned in Russia.”
Gowdy: No one believes Russia prefers Trump over ‘comrade Sanders’ https://t.co/fmCymLn5Vh via @YouTube — cheryllaird (@fl85) February 21, 2020
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Gowdy Continues To Hammer Fake News
Gowdy is, of course, correct. Why would Russia lean toward helping President Trump as opposed to the man who spent his honeymoon just outside of Moscow for crying out loud?
At the time of Sanders’ honeymoon, according to columnist George Will in 2015, “gulags still functioned” and political prisoners were still “being tortured in psychiatric ‘hospitals.’”
Wouldn’t they rather have a guy that can turn a blind eye to that kind of thing and fully supports communism in America?
Gowdy went on to say these reports were coming from some notably unreliable sources.
“Is this the same intelligence community that told us it was a spontaneous reaction to a video in Libya and the same intelligence community that promised us weapons of mass destruction and the same intelligence community that relied on the dossier?” Gowdy quipped.
“I have respect for them but they aren’t polygraph machines.”
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Adam Schiff Gets Crushed
Trey Gowdy proceeded to suggest the source for the New York Times report may have been the perpetually lying and leaking House Intelligence Committee chairman, Adam Schiff.
“They (The Times) gather information and make assessments and they give them, unfortunately, they give them to people like Adam Schiff who leak like sieves,” Gowdy asserted.
“This never should have been made public and that’s why the president is upset,” he added. “Not at what the intelligence community found, but the fact that Adam Schiff has a beeline to the New York Times when it is negative information about Donald Trump.”
Gowdy has been beating the drum that Schiff is constantly leaking information to the press for some time.
“When you put someone who is wrong as often as Adam Schiff is wrong and is as deeply partisan as he is, in charge of the intelligence committee, then no, you’re not going to share confidential information because Adam leaks like a sieve,” he said in September of last year.
Previously, Gowdy has shredded Schiff as “an overtly ambitious partisan wannabe senator” and joined Fox News host Tucker Carlson in a laugh at the California Democrat for being “an irresponsible buffoon,” a claim that has yet to be disproven.
When is Schiff going to be forced to resign his position? His partisan buffoonery is a danger to this nation.


thepoliticalinsider--2020-02-21--Bloomberg Releases 3 Females From Gag Agreement, Begging Question ‘How Many More Women Are Out There

Bloomberg Releases 3 Females From Gag Agreement, Begging Question ‘How Many More Women Are Out There?’

Liz Warren asked Mike Bloomberg at the Nevada debate on Wednesday if he would release any former female employees from their non-disclosure agreements .
On Friday she got her answer : three of them .
The Bloomberg campaign released this statement from the candidate on Friday afternoon , “ If any of them want to be released from their NDA so that they can talk about those allegations , they should contact the company and they ’ ll be given a release.
” The campaign likely does not want to commit political suicide .
So these women must have either @ @ @ @ @ @ @ let the campaign know their charges would be relatively mild , or he is playing a smart but dangerous game of getting out in front of the story .
But it brings up another question : Just how many women are out there and why haven ’ t they been given a similar offer ?
Bloomberg still has the fallout on stop and frisk to deal with .
That will cost him big support from southern black voters on Super Tuesday .
But he may not have been counting on that support anyway @ @ @ @ @ @ @ media feeding frenzy to get to the women and be the first to get to their revelations .
However , only showing a little bit of thigh to the press only whets their appetite for more .
Stay with LifeZette for the developing story .
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Liz Warren asked Mike Bloomberg at the Nevada debate on Wednesday if he would release any former female employees from their non-disclosure agreements.
On Friday she got her answer: three of them.
The Bloomberg campaign released this statement from the candidate on Friday afternoon, “If any of them want to be released from their NDA so that they can talk about those allegations, they should contact the company and they’ll be given a release.”
The campaign likely does not want to commit political suicide. So these women must have either been contacted prior to the statement and let the campaign know their charges would be relatively mild, or he is playing a smart but dangerous game of getting out in front of the story.
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But it brings up another question: Just how many women are out there and why haven’t they been given a similar offer?
Bloomberg still has the fallout on stop and frisk to deal with. That will cost him big support from southern black voters on Super Tuesday. But he may not have been counting on that support anyway.
Now this move will start a media feeding frenzy to get to the women and be the first to get to their revelations. However, only showing a little bit of thigh to the press only whets their appetite for more.
Stay with LifeZette for the developing story.
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thepoliticalinsider--2020-02-21--Trump Admin ‘Eclipsing’ Obama In ‘Almost Every Area,’ According To Kudlow

Top White House economic adviser Larry Kudlow spoke out on Friday to respond to Barack Obama ’ s tweet from earlier in the week in which the former president tried to take credit for the current economic boom .
“ [ 11 ] years ago today , near the bottom of the worst recession in generations , I signed the Recovery Act , paving the way for more than a decade of economic growth and the longest streak of job creation in American history , ” Obama tweeted on Presidents Day .
MORE NEWS : The five best presidents in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that while he didn ’ t want to “ knock Obama , ” he also feels that “ coming off a very deep recession like that [ in 2008 when Obama was elected ] , we shouldn ’ t have had 2-percent-or-less growth , which is what that administration produced .
We should have had 8 [ percent ] or 10 percent growth.
” Kudlow went on to blame the slow growth and recovery that happened under Obama on high spending , higher tax policies , and his strict regulatory measures , according @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to poverty is growth .
The antidote to income inequality is opportunity , ” Kudlow said , pointing out that around 10 million people have come off food stamps and welfare since Trump took office .
“ With all respect to President Obama , we are eclipsing him in almost every area , ” he said .
Defending Trump ’ s efforts to bring the economy back from eight years of little growth , Kudlow said that “ in the three years of the Trump recovery , ” the nation has seen an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in unemployment : “ In just three years … we ’ ve created 500,000 manufacturing jobs , and that fell under Obama .
Blue-collar workers are in a boom , the bottom half [ of Americans ] are outperforming the top half in terms of wage growth .
Actually , the bottom quarter of the workforce , their wages are growing at about 4.5 percent .
… The top quarter is only at about 3 percent .
“ We ’ ve had lower unemployment across the board in every minority group … blue-collar @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Inequality , because of this boom in blue-collar wages , is narrowed .
So you have more growth , lower unemployment , less inequality and … there ’ s a women ’ s boom going on here.
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We all remember that the economy was not a priority for him at all , which is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ leadership .
In contrast , Trump has made boosting the economy a cornerstone of his presidency .
We can only imagine how much better the economy will get when Trump is in office for another four years !
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Top White House economic adviser Larry Kudlow spoke out on Friday to respond to Barack Obama’s tweet from earlier in the week in which the former president tried to take credit for the current economic boom.
“[11] years ago today, near the bottom of the worst recession in generations, I signed the Recovery Act, paving the way for more than a decade of economic growth and the longest streak of job creation in American history,” Obama tweeted on Presidents Day.
Eleven years ago today, near the bottom of the worst recession in generations, I signed the Recovery Act, paving the way for more than a decade of economic growth and the longest streak of job creation in American history. pic.twitter.com/BmdXrxUAUf — Barack Obama (@BarackObama) February 17, 2020
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Kudlow fired back by saying that while he didn’t want to “knock Obama,” he also feels that “coming off a very deep recession like that [in 2008 when Obama was elected], we shouldn’t have had 2-percent-or-less growth, which is what that administration produced. We should have had 8 [percent] or 10 percent growth.”
Kudlow went on to blame the slow growth and recovery that happened under Obama on high spending, higher tax policies, and his strict regulatory measures, according to Fox News.
“The antidote to poverty is growth. The antidote to income inequality is opportunity,” Kudlow said, pointing out that around 10 million people have come off food stamps and welfare since Trump took office.
“With all respect to President Obama, we are eclipsing him in almost every area,” he said.
Defending Trump’s efforts to bring the economy back from eight years of little growth, Kudlow said that “in the three years of the Trump recovery,” the nation has seen an increase in job growth and a decrease in unemployment:
“In just three years … we’ve created 500,000 manufacturing jobs, and that fell under Obama. Blue-collar workers are in a boom, the bottom half [of Americans] are outperforming the top half in terms of wage growth. Actually, the bottom quarter of the workforce, their wages are growing at about 4.5 percent. … The top quarter is only at about 3 percent. “We’ve had lower unemployment across the board in every minority group … blue-collar, white-collar, women, millennials. Inequality, because of this boom in blue-collar wages, is narrowed. So you have more growth, lower unemployment, less inequality and … there’s a women’s boom going on here.”
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Obama can try and take credit for the economic boom as much as he wants to, but nobody is buying it. We all remember that the economy was not a priority for him at all, which is why it suffered so much under his leadership.
In contrast, Trump has made boosting the economy a cornerstone of his presidency. We can only imagine how much better the economy will get when Trump is in office for another four years!
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thepoliticalinsider--2020-02-21--Ilhan Omar Blasts Meghan McCain – Accuses Her Of Being A Hypocrite For Calling Out Sanders’ Supporte

Ilhan Omar Blasts Meghan McCain – Accuses Her Of Being A Hypocrite For Calling Out Sanders’ Supporters

Rep. Ilhan Omar ( D-MN ) just accused “ The View ” co-host Meghan McCain of being a hypocrite for calling out supporters of Bernie Sanders ( I-VT ) for their misogynistic social media attacks .
Omar took to Twitter to claim that McCain and other conservatives often hit her with anti-Muslim slurs online .
“ The same people who chastise the progressive movement regularly traffic in anti-Muslim smears and hate speech against me and those I represent , ” tweeted Omar , who is a Sanders supporter .
“ It ’ s almost as if they don ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ came after McCain slammed Sanders for not doing enough to stop the hate coming from his so-called “ Bernie Bros ” supporters .
“ Bernie – your army of Bernie bro ’ s are the worst in all of the internet and every woman on both sides knows it , ” McCain tweeted .
“ Mysoginistic , abusive and inspired by you .
There ’ s no army of Pete bots or Biden bots abusing women !
” Omar included a screenshot of that tweet along with another in which McCain addressed reports @ @ @ @ @ @ @ secure him the necessary papers to stay in the United States .
“ How is this not a bigger deal ?
” McCain wrote alongside the story .
This is not the first time that Omar and McCain have gone at it publicly .
Last year , McCain called out Omar for using anti-Semitic rhetoric after a deadly shooting that took place at a synagogue in Southern California .
“ I do think when we are having conversations about anti-Semitism we should be looking at the most extreme on both sides , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and some of her comments that got so much attention , ” McCain said at the time .
Omar tweeted out a clip of McCain saying this , including the sarcastic caption , “ Oh , bless her heart !
” Liberals like Omar love accusing anyone who publicly disagrees with them of being “ racist.
” Race has nothing to do with the reason why McCain and others like her despise Omar .
Rather , it is Omar ’ s radically left-wing policies and questionable life choices that have made her so @ @ @ @ @ @ @ This piece originally appeared in LifeZette and is used by permission .
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By PoliZette Staff | February 21, 2020
Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) just accused “The View” co-host Meghan McCain of being a hypocrite for calling out supporters of Bernie Sanders (I-VT) for their misogynistic social media attacks.
Omar took to Twitter to claim that McCain and other conservatives often hit her with anti-Muslim slurs online.
“The same people who chastise the progressive movement regularly traffic in anti-Muslim smears and hate speech against me and those I represent,” tweeted Omar, who is a Sanders supporter. “It’s almost as if they don’t genuinely care about online harassment.”
The same people who chastise the progressive movement regularly traffic in anti-Muslim smears and hate speech against me and those I represent. It’s almost as if they don’t genuinely care about online harassment.
pic.twitter.com/jZKgYvjDl6 — Ilhan Omar (@IlhanMN) February 20, 2020
This came after McCain slammed Sanders for not doing enough to stop the hate coming from his so-called “Bernie Bros” supporters.
“Bernie – your army of Bernie bro’s are the worst in all of the internet and every woman on both sides knows it,” McCain tweeted. “Mysoginistic, abusive and inspired by you. There’s no army of Pete bots or Biden bots abusing women!”
Omar included a screenshot of that tweet along with another in which McCain addressed reports that Omar married her own brother to secure him the necessary papers to stay in the United States.
“How is this not a bigger deal?” McCain wrote alongside the story.
This is not the first time that Omar and McCain have gone at it publicly. Last year, McCain called out Omar for using anti-Semitic rhetoric after a deadly shooting that took place at a synagogue in Southern California.
“I do think when we are having conversations about anti-Semitism we should be looking at the most extreme on both sides, and I would bring up Congresswoman Ilhan Omar and some of her comments that got so much attention,” McCain said at the time.
Omar tweeted out a clip of McCain saying this, including the sarcastic caption, “Oh, bless her heart!”
Liberals like Omar love accusing anyone who publicly disagrees with them of being “racist.” Race has nothing to do with the reason why McCain and others like her despise Omar. Rather, it is Omar’s radically left-wing policies and questionable life choices that have made her so unpopular with those on the right.
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thepoliticalinsider--2020-02-21--#MeToo Earthquake: Weinstein Jury Can’t Decide On Two Counts

Hollywood , New York media , and the # Metoo movement have been rocked by reports that jurors in the high profile trial of former Hollywood film mogul may give up as hung jury on two rape counts against Weinstein .
There are three other counts of rape involving other women .
They carry possible sentences of 5-25 years .
But not convicting Weinstein on those two counts would qualify as a victory for him and a serious hit for the # Metoo movement that has proclaimed him guilty on all charges .
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The specific charges at question involve his alleged 1993-1994 sexual assault on actress Annabella Sciorra .
The Sopranos actress had interactions with Weinstein after the alleged sexual assault and the jury ’ s questions and apparent deadlock are focusing on that subject .
The trial ended for the weekend without any verdict on any of the charges .
Monday will prove critical .
Weinstein is still @ @ @ @ @ @ @ counts and spend the rest of his life in prison .
In an ironic Tinseltown twist , it is reported that only one juror is holding out on the two counts involving Sciorra .
That makes the scenario reminiscent of the Hollywood classic Twelve Angry Men .
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Hollywood, New York media, and the #Metoo movement have been rocked by reports that jurors in the high profile trial of former Hollywood film mogul may give up as hung jury on two rape counts against Weinstein.
There are three other counts of rape involving other women. They carry possible sentences of 5-25 years.
But not convicting Weinstein on those two counts would qualify as a victory for him and a serious hit for the #Metoo movement that has proclaimed him guilty on all charges.
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Leaders of that movement will not be happy and will no doubt decry anything less than conviction on all counts as a miscarriage of justice.
The specific charges at question involve his alleged 1993-1994 sexual assault on actress Annabella Sciorra. The Sopranos actress had interactions with Weinstein after the alleged sexual assault and the jury’s questions and apparent deadlock are focusing on that subject.
The trial ended for the weekend without any verdict on any of the charges. Monday will prove critical. Weinstein is still likely to be convicted on the other counts and spend the rest of his life in prison.
In an ironic Tinseltown twist, it is reported that only one juror is holding out on the two counts involving Sciorra. That makes the scenario reminiscent of the Hollywood classic Twelve Angry Men.
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thepoliticalinsider--2020-02-21--Big Trump Rallies are Not Just About the Event Numbers

On social media and in casual conversation with like-minded individuals I notice the refrain , “ Trump will win in a landslide .
Look at all the people at his rallies !
” If the president got the votes of all the people who show up for his rallies , let ’ s say 50,000 tops inside and outside , and that ’ s being generous , he ’ d be beaten in those states by about 10-15 to 1 .
The rallies get good press , amuse and motivate the faithful , and drive the left barking mad .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ The numbers also contrast nicely with the paltry numbers at Democrat rallies .
MORE NEWS : The five best presidents in American history But the president is doing something much more valuable at those events than cheerleading or cracking jokes .
He ’ s doing what any good leader does .
He ’ s taking care of his people and realizing that the people at the top are only as good as what they do for the people on the ground .
That ’ s why a big part of the rallies consist @ @ @ @ @ @ @ federal candidates and even giving them the mic for a bit .
Then those candidates can use those soundbites and pics for their own campaigns .
Trump knows without a good team in the states and in Congress his agenda will get stalled .
However , it also speaks to a savvy understanding of the leadership process .
Too many headquarters types get too enmeshed in office politics and their own corporate dramas .
They forget that their most vital job is to support the people under fire .
So by putting his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Trump the leader comprehends his proper place in the tactical and strategic political universe .
Not that his rallies don ’ t do him any good .
The man gets so much free publicity , the same as he did in 2016 , through his words and events he hardly needs his comms team .
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So as you watch his future rallies , focus on the message and the co-stars .
That ’ s where the action is .
The number of people at the event ?
Nice , but only indicative .
Not dispositive .
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By David Kamioner | February 21, 2020
On social media and in casual conversation with like-minded individuals I notice the refrain, “Trump will win in a landslide. Look at all the people at his rallies!”
Uh, no.
If the president got the votes of all the people who show up for his rallies, let’s say 50,000 tops inside and outside, and that’s being generous, he’d be beaten in those states by about 10-15 to 1.
The rallies get good press, amuse and motivate the faithful, and drive the left barking mad. And those are all good things. The numbers also contrast nicely with the paltry numbers at Democrat rallies.
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But the president is doing something much more valuable at those events than cheerleading or cracking jokes. He’s doing what any good leader does. He’s taking care of his people and realizing that the people at the top are only as good as what they do for the people on the ground.
That’s why a big part of the rallies consist of the president bringing up state and federal candidates and even giving them the mic for a bit. Then those candidates can use those soundbites and pics for their own campaigns. Trump knows without a good team in the states and in Congress his agenda will get stalled.
However, it also speaks to a savvy understanding of the leadership process. Too many headquarters types get too enmeshed in office politics and their own corporate dramas. They forget that their most vital job is to support the people under fire.
So by putting his ammo at the disposal of others, Trump the leader comprehends his proper place in the tactical and strategic political universe. Not that his rallies don’t do him any good. The man gets so much free publicity, the same as he did in 2016, through his words and events he hardly needs his comms team.
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If you’re reading this in DC ignore that last statement, lest I get cut off from Hill/campaign comms staff-purchased cocktails during happy hour at the Cap Hilton.
So as you watch his future rallies, focus on the message and the co-stars. That’s where the action is. The number of people at the event? Nice, but only indicative. Not dispositive.
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thepoliticalinsider--2020-02-21--New York Times Publishes Op-Ed Written by Taliban Terrorist

The New York Times sank to a despicable new low this week when they published an op-ed from a known Taliban terrorist .
On Thursday , The Times published an op-ed by Sirajuddin Haqqani , describing him as “ the deputy leader of the Taliban ” instead of just flat-out saying that he is a terrorist .
In a piece that was titled “ What We , the Taliban , Want , ” Haqqani claims that the Taliban “ did not choose our war with the foreign coalition led by the United States , ” ignoring the fact that the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ safe haven after he planned the 9/11 terrorist attacks .
It should be noted that Haqqani has been on the FBI ’ s most wanted list for years with a $ 5 million bounty on his head , according to the New York Post .
Despite this , The New York Times has given him a platform to reach millions of people on what is supposed to be a “ distinguished ” publication , allowing his radically violent rhetoric .
MORE NEWS : The five best presidents in American history In his op-ed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ inclusive political system in which the voice of every Afghan is reflected and where no Afghan feels excluded ” under the Taliban .
Of course , this does not include women or homosexuals , two groups that are notoriously discriminated against by radical Islamist groups .
“ Here ’ s what girls and women historically can ’ t do under the Taliban : Go to school .
Work .
Go outside without wrapped head-to-toe in a burqa .
Leave a husband who beats them , ” the New York Post reported .
Haqqani @ @ @ @ @ @ @ even for a terrorist .
In 2008 , he was allegedly behind a bombing at an elementary school that killed multiple children .
That same year , he helped plan an attack on the Serena Hotel in Kabul that killed six people , including one American .
Even Mujib Mushal , The Times ‘ senior correspondent in Afghanistan , expressed disgust with the publication ’ s decision to run the op-ed .
“ Siraj is no Taliban peacemaker as he paints himself , ” Mashal tweeted .
“ He ’ s behind some @ @ @ @ @ @ @ war with many civilian lives lost.
” It really is appalling that The New York Times would decide to run an op-ed written by a murderous terrorist .
The once-respected publication has ruined all their credibility , and I for one will not be reading them any longer .
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By PoliZette Staff | February 21, 2020
The New York Times sank to a despicable new low this week when they published an op-ed from a known Taliban terrorist.
On Thursday, The Times published an op-ed by Sirajuddin Haqqani, describing him as “the deputy leader of the Taliban” instead of just flat-out saying that he is a terrorist. In a piece that was titled “What We, the Taliban, Want,” Haqqani claims that the Taliban “did not choose our war with the foreign coalition led by the United States,” ignoring the fact that the terrorist group gave Osama bin Laden a safe haven after he planned the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
It should be noted that Haqqani has been on the FBI’s most wanted list for years with a $5 million bounty on his head, according to the New York Post. Despite this, The New York Times has given him a platform to reach millions of people on what is supposed to be a “distinguished” publication, allowing his radically violent rhetoric.
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In his op-ed, Haqqani proposed “a new, inclusive political system in which the voice of every Afghan is reflected and where no Afghan feels excluded” under the Taliban. Of course, this does not include women or homosexuals, two groups that are notoriously discriminated against by radical Islamist groups.
“Here’s what girls and women historically can’t do under the Taliban: Go to school. Work. Go outside without wrapped head-to-toe in a burqa. Leave a husband who beats them,” the New York Post reported.
Haqqani’s past is extremely violent, even for a terrorist. In 2008, he was allegedly behind a bombing at an elementary school that killed multiple children. That same year, he helped plan an attack on the Serena Hotel in Kabul that killed six people, including one American.
Even Mujib Mushal, The Times‘ senior correspondent in Afghanistan, expressed disgust with the publication’s decision to run the op-ed.
“Siraj is no Taliban peacemaker as he paints himself,” Mashal tweeted. “He’s behind some of the most ruthless attacks of this war with many civilian lives lost.”
The piece by Siraj Haqqani in @nytopinion – which’s independent of our news operations & judgment – omits the most fundamental fact: that Siraj is no Taliban peace-maker as he paints himself, that he’s behind some of most ruthless attacks of this war with many civilian lives lost — Mujib Mashal (@MujMash) February 20, 2020
It really is appalling that The New York Times would decide to run an op-ed written by a murderous terrorist. The once-respected publication has ruined all their credibility, and I for one will not be reading them any longer.
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The GOP has a problem in Georgia and his name is Doug Collins .
Not that Collins isn ’ t sharp and a strong Trump supporter .
He proved both by his exemplary performance during the House impeachment sham .
The issue is that his political ambitions could throw an easy GOP seat to the Democrats .
GOP Senator Johnny Isakson resigned late last year due to health reasons .
GOP Governor Brian Kemp appointed Republican Kelly Loeffler to take the seat until a special election this November .
Trump and the GOP party organization endorsed Loeffler for the seat @ @ @ @ @ @ @ picture .
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His excellent performance during impeachment must have only given him more confidence in his decision and made him think the president would not come down too hard on him .
He is right about the president , but not about the party .
They had this to say when he made his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stunning , ” said National Republican Senatorial Committee Executive Director Kevin McLaughlin .
“ Doug Collins ’ selfishness will hurt David Perdue , Kelly Loeffler , and President Trump .
Not to mention the people of Georgia who will stand to bear the burden of it for years to come .
All he has done is put two senate seats , multiple house seats , and Georgia ’ s 16 electoral votes in play.
” You can ’ t really blame Collins .
It ’ s a rule in politics to look out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ when it ’ s there for you .
The party and the president do not agree because Georgia has weird election rules .
All candidates run in November and the top person takes the seat .
However , if no one takes a majority then a runoff happens in January .
So if too many Republicans run , a Democrat can sneak in through the middle and take the seat because the GOP vote gets split .
So , not a happy situation in the GOP Georgia family .
Thus , dad steps @ @ @ @ @ @ @ crawling back after Trump guilty vote The president is offering the high-powered DNI , Director of National Intelligence , post to Collins .
It ’ s the most important intel post in the nation and would give Collins serious creds for higher office .
If Collins took it that would get him out of the way in Georgia and make everyone happy .
But Collins isn ’ t biting .
Friday morning he told Fox News that he is still running for the Senate seat .
He could be holding out for a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at his good numbers in the race and thinks Trump will go easy on him and be distracted by his own race .
But the president has just started his pressure on Collins .
We ’ ll see what happens as November get closer .
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By David Kamioner | February 21, 2020
The GOP has a problem in Georgia and his name is Doug Collins. Not that Collins isn’t sharp and a strong Trump supporter. He proved both by his exemplary performance during the House impeachment sham.
The issue is that his political ambitions could throw an easy GOP seat to the Democrats.
GOP Senator Johnny Isakson resigned late last year due to health reasons. GOP Governor Brian Kemp appointed Republican Kelly Loeffler to take the seat until a special election this November. Trump and the GOP party organization endorsed Loeffler for the seat. But then Collins got in the picture.
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Looking at very strong polling numbers against Loeffler, he’s bucking the GOP and the president and running for the seat. His excellent performance during impeachment must have only given him more confidence in his decision and made him think the president would not come down too hard on him.
He is right about the president, but not about the party. They had this to say when he made his decision: “This shortsighted decision is stunning,” said National Republican Senatorial Committee Executive Director Kevin McLaughlin. “Doug Collins’ selfishness will hurt David Perdue, Kelly Loeffler, and President Trump. Not to mention the people of Georgia who will stand to bear the burden of it for years to come. All he has done is put two senate seats, multiple house seats, and Georgia’s 16 electoral votes in play.”
You can’t really blame Collins. It’s a rule in politics to look out for number one and take your shot when it’s there for you. The party and the president do not agree because Georgia has weird election rules. All candidates run in November and the top person takes the seat. However, if no one takes a majority then a runoff happens in January. So if too many Republicans run, a Democrat can sneak in through the middle and take the seat because the GOP vote gets split.
Got that?
So, not a happy situation in the GOP Georgia family. Thus, dad steps in.
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The president is offering the high-powered DNI, Director of National Intelligence, post to Collins. It’s the most important intel post in the nation and would give Collins serious creds for higher office. If Collins took it that would get him out of the way in Georgia and make everyone happy.
But Collins isn’t biting. Friday morning he told Fox News that he is still running for the Senate seat. He could be holding out for a better price. Or perhaps he looks at his good numbers in the race and thinks Trump will go easy on him and be distracted by his own race.
But the president has just started his pressure on Collins. We’ll see what happens as November get closer.
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thepoliticalinsider--2020-02-22--Dick Van Dyke Endorses Bernie Sanders, Says Trump Re-Election Would Mean the End of Democracy

Hollywood legend Dick Van Dyke endorsed Bernie Sanders in a video on Friday , warning voters that if President Trump is re-elected it will end democracy in America .
Sanders promoted the video endorsement from the 94-year-old Van Dyke in a seeming effort to appeal to older voters .
Van Dyke said in the video that he was a “ very enthusiastic ” Sanders supporter .
Calling 2020 the “ most important “ election since the end of World War II , Van Dyke said , “ another four years of the current administration and we won ’ t have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ years of no concern about the climate .
We must get him out of there .
Democratic principles are flying out the window .
He has assumed authority beyond what the president is allowed and he ’ s going to get worse , ” he explained .
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” “ The age question keeps coming up , ” Van Dyke said .
“ I know that I ’ m @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have all my marbles .
I could run for office if I wanted to .
So I don ’ t think age — it really doesn ’ t matter except for his experience and the years he ’ s put in.
” “ And I can ’ t understand why , according to the polls , he ’ s having problems with older citizens like me , ” Van Dyke continued .
“ Why wouldn ’ t an older citizen vote for somebody with that kind of record and with that kind of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ want to urge my generation to get out and vote for him , please , ” he pleaded , saying Sanders is consistent .
“ Bernie has been consistent with his policies ever since I first met him when he was in the Senate , ” he said , adding , “ No , I think somebody younger , like Bernie , is just a perfect candidate .
Yeah , hell be around a long time.
” Actor-producer Vincent D ’ Onofrio said Van Dyke ’ s endorsement and plea “ could get @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Bernie—America Will Never Be a Socialist Country Van Dyke Has Supported Sanders in the Past This is not the first time Van Dyke has spoken out in support of for Sanders .
During the 2016 election , he introduced Sanders at a California rally , calling him “ the sanest man in America.
” “ What I want to say to my contemporaries is , as Bernie says , in the 50s and 60s , real democracy was really working from the bottom up , like it ’ s supposed to , ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ no economic crashes during those decades because regulations were in place.
” “ We need the person who can break the stranglehold that corporate America has on this country right now , ” Van Dyke finished .

Hollywood legend Dick Van Dyke endorsed Bernie Sanders in a video on Friday, warning voters that if President Trump is re-elected it will end democracy in America.
‘Very Enthusiastic’ Sanders Supporter
Sanders promoted the video endorsement from the 94-year-old Van Dyke in a seeming effort to appeal to older voters. Van Dyke said in the video that he was a “very enthusiastic” Sanders supporter.
Calling 2020 the “most important “ election since the end of World War II, Van Dyke said, “another four years of the current administration and we won’t have a democracy anymore.”
“Four more years of no concern about the climate. We must get him out of there. Democratic principles are flying out the window. He has assumed authority beyond what the president is allowed and he’s going to get worse,” he explained.
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“He never has changed his attack because of pressure from the outside or when he felt the wind was blowing another way. He stuck with who he is and what he believes." –Dick Van Dyke pic.twitter.com/j8bKHBlCkT — Bernie Sanders (@BernieSanders) February 22, 2020
Van Dyke Says Bernie’s Age ‘Really Doesn’t Matter’
Van Dyke also said that Sanders age “really doesn’t matter.”
“The age question keeps coming up,” Van Dyke said. “I know that I’m 20 years older than Bernie. I have all my marbles. I could run for office if I wanted to. So I don’t think age — it really doesn’t matter except for his experience and the years he’s put in.”
“And I can’t understand why, according to the polls, he’s having problems with older citizens like me,” Van Dyke continued. “Why wouldn’t an older citizen vote for somebody with that kind of record and with that kind of experience and honesty?”
“I want to urge my generation to get out and vote for him, please,” he pleaded, saying Sanders is consistent.
“Bernie has been consistent with his policies ever since I first met him when he was in the Senate,” he said, adding, “No, I think somebody younger, like Bernie, is just a perfect candidate. Yeah, hell be around a long time.”
Actor-producer Vincent D’Onofrio said Van Dyke’s endorsement and plea “could get my vote.”
This is the first person in which I've heard whom I respect and trust speak about their support for @BernieSanders. No joke.
The truth is It makes me feel better about Bernie I have to say.@iammrvandy thank you sir this could get my vote.
Mr. Van dyke is not a bully. https://t.co/NKPTFFaHaV — Vincent D'Onofrio (@vincentdonofrio) February 22, 2020
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Van Dyke Has Supported Sanders in the Past
This is not the first time Van Dyke has spoken out in support of for Sanders. During the 2016 election, he introduced Sanders at a California rally, calling him “the sanest man in America.”
“What I want to say to my contemporaries is, as Bernie says, in the 50s and 60s, real democracy was really working from the bottom up, like it’s supposed to,” Van Dyke said. “There were no economic crashes during those decades because regulations were in place.”
“We need the person who can break the stranglehold that corporate America has on this country right now,” Van Dyke finished.


thepoliticalinsider--2020-02-21--‘The View’ Hosts Say Trump Praising ‘Gone With the Wind’ Is Racist

Guests and hosts alike on ‘ The View ’ were torn up over President Trump ’ s recent reference to the classic movie ‘ Gone With the Wind.
’ At a rally in Colorado earlier this week , President Trump cracked jokes about the Academy Awards and their obsession with obscure movies rather than trying to create new classics .
“ What the hell was that all about ?
” Trump asked about the fact that the film ‘ Parasite ’ won an award .
“ Can we get like ‘ Gone with the Wind ’ back , please ?
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ layers surrounding the film – a movie made in 1939 portraying events from the Civil War era that is considered an all-time classic especially amongst President Trump ’ s generation – guest Michael Eric Dyson concluded any reference to it had to be a racist dog-whistle .
Shortly thereafter , the mindless hosts joined in agreement with Dyson .
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“ Yeah , let ’ s get ‘ Birth of the Nation ’ back because we don ’ t have enough of that kind of kowtowing and cooning , ” he said before seemingly having his mic cut or muted in some fashion .
Using that idiotic take and doubling down on it were co-hosts Sunny Hostin and Ana Navarro .
Hostin added 2 and 2 and somehow came up with 7 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ President ’ s “ Make America Great Again ” slogan and the movie , alleging that Trump thought America was great in 1939 when “ Gone with the Wind ” was released .
“ Let ’ s bring back the Civil War , let ’ s bring back slavery , ” Navarro chirped , speaking as if she knew what the President was thinking .
Can you even imagine being as dumb as this group ?
Dyson is a professional race-baiter in the mold of a more sophisticated Al Sharpton .
“ If @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” Dyson once claimed , “ they could encourage black people who are morally conservative to be on their side.
” The ladies of ‘ The View ’ meanwhile , are blinded by hatred of President Trump and willing to parrot even the most absurd opinions .
It should be noted that ‘ Gone With the Wind ’ actress Hattie McDaniel became the first African-American to win an Academy Award .
She took home the Best Supporting Actress award for her role as Mammy in the film .
McDaniel appeared in over 300 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Walk of Fame in Hollywood .
Now , the film that earned her race-barrier-breaking notoriety is being portrayed as a call to racists .

Guests and hosts alike on ‘The View’ were torn up over President Trump’s recent reference to the classic movie ‘Gone With the Wind.’
At a rally in Colorado earlier this week, President Trump cracked jokes about the Academy Awards and their obsession with obscure movies rather than trying to create new classics.
“What the hell was that all about?” Trump asked about the fact that the film ‘Parasite’ won an award. “Can we get like ‘Gone with the Wind’ back, please?”
Rather than being accepting of multiple layers surrounding the film – a movie made in 1939 portraying events from the Civil War era that is considered an all-time classic especially amongst President Trump’s generation – guest Michael Eric Dyson concluded any reference to it had to be a racist dog-whistle.
Shortly thereafter, the mindless hosts joined in agreement with Dyson.
“What the hell was that all about?”: President Trump slams the Academy Awards for giving the best picture Oscar to South Korean film “Parasite.” https://t.co/f3imkDhRPN pic.twitter.com/iZU9f6SZ0E — CBS News (@CBSNews) February 21, 2020
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Dyson’s Take – ‘Trump’s Racist’
Dyson, who much like the company with the same name is apparently paid to suck at what he does, surmised that any reference to a film that doesn’t translate well to today’s norms has to be racist.
“Yeah, let’s get ‘Birth of the Nation’ back because we don’t have enough of that kind of kowtowing and cooning,” he said before seemingly having his mic cut or muted in some fashion.
Using that idiotic take and doubling down on it were co-hosts Sunny Hostin and Ana Navarro.
Hostin added 2 and 2 and somehow came up with 7 when she drew a link between the President’s “Make America Great Again” slogan and the movie, alleging that Trump thought America was great in 1939 when “Gone with the Wind” was released.
“Let’s bring back the Civil War, let’s bring back slavery,” Navarro chirped, speaking as if she knew what the President was thinking.
‘View’ Erupts at Trump Invoking Gone With the Wind: He Wants to ‘Bring Back Slaves’! https://t.co/h7k3KA9gla via @newsbusters pic.twitter.com/NehBq8ro4U — Chris 🇺🇸 (@Chris_1791) February 21, 2020
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Panel of Idiots
Can you even imagine being as dumb as this group? Dyson is a professional race-baiter in the mold of a more sophisticated Al Sharpton.
“If Republicans weren’t so racist,” Dyson once claimed, “they could encourage black people who are morally conservative to be on their side.”
The ladies of ‘The View’ meanwhile, are blinded by hatred of President Trump and willing to parrot even the most absurd opinions.
It should be noted that ‘Gone With the Wind’ actress Hattie McDaniel became the first African-American to win an Academy Award. She took home the Best Supporting Actress award for her role as Mammy in the film.
McDaniel appeared in over 300 movies and has two stars on the Walk of Fame in Hollywood. Now, the film that earned her race-barrier-breaking notoriety is being portrayed as a call to racists.


thepoliticalinsider--2020-02-22--Tim Tebow Says It’s More Important For Him To Be Known For Saving Babies From Abortions Than For Win

Tim Tebow Says It’s More Important For Him To Be Known For Saving Babies From Abortions Than For Winning Super Bowls

Tim Tebow ’ s career in the NFL was not the massive success that he and others were hoping for , but this doesn ’ t matter to him one bit .
Instead , he has other priorities in life , with his main one being to save babies from abortion .
Last week , Tebow was the keynote speaker at “ LIV-ing in Victory , ” a football-themed banquet that was organized by Kansans for Life .
There , Tebow thanked the event ’ s attendees for “ having courage in the face of a lot of other people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for your willingness to be up here and support this organization.
” Tebow went on to say that saving babies from abortion is far more important to him than winning Super Bowls .
“ It really does mean a lot more than winning the Super Bowl , ” he said , according to The Blaze .
“ One day , when you look back and people are talking about you and they say , ‘ Oh my gosh , what are you going to be known for ?
’ Are you going to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a lot of babies ?
” Tebow , a proud Christian , explained that his pro-life efforts are all part of his own “ rescue mission.
” ” It ’ s a rescue mission .
You know why we call it a rescue mission ?
Because when we say that , it puts a timeline on it , ” Tebow said .
“ When ’ s the last time you heard a rescue mission taking place in a month or a few years ?
No , a rescue mission means now .
It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It says we have to go not because it ’ s our time , but because it ’ s their time .
… I have to live a sense of urgency because while I might have time , they don ’ t. ” Tebow said that he grew up the smallest of his five siblings , and he was often called “ Timmy the tumor ” growing up .
This was in reference to when his mother initially thought he was a tumor during her pregnancy with him .
“ To make a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ born , they found out the placenta wasn ’ t actually attached , ” the former NFL star explained .
“ So , the doctor looked at my mom after 37 years of being a doctor and said , ‘ This is the biggest miracle I ’ ve ever seen because I ’ m not sure how he ’ s alive.
’ … I ’ m so grateful that my mom trusted God with my life and her life.
” Tebow concluded his speech by saying : “ What you ’ re doing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for life .
You ’ re fighting for people that can ’ t fight for themselves .
And my question to you is : Are you willing to stand up in the face of persecution , in the face of adversity , in the face of criticism , when other people are going to say it ’ s not worth it , when other people won ’ t stand beside you ?
Maybe not everybody is going to be with you .
Will you stand up for what ’ s right ?
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and athletes out there , it is incredibly rare that someone in Tebow ’ s position uses his platform to spread conservative values .
We applaud Tebow for what he is doing , and we hope other public figures will take notice and use their platforms to spread some good .
This piece originally appeared in LifeZette and is used by permission .
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Tim Tebow’s career in the NFL was not the massive success that he and others were hoping for, but this doesn’t matter to him one bit. Instead, he has other priorities in life, with his main one being to save babies from abortion.
Last week, Tebow was the keynote speaker at “LIV-ing in Victory,” a football-themed banquet that was organized by Kansans for Life. There, Tebow thanked the event’s attendees for “having courage in the face of a lot of other people who don’t have it and for your willingness to be up here and support this organization.”
Tebow went on to say that saving babies from abortion is far more important to him than winning Super Bowls.
“It really does mean a lot more than winning the Super Bowl,” he said, according to The Blaze. “One day, when you look back and people are talking about you and they say, ‘Oh my gosh, what are you going to be known for?’ Are you going to say Super Bowl, or we saved a lot of babies?”
Tebow, a proud Christian, explained that his pro-life efforts are all part of his own “rescue mission.””It’s a rescue mission. You know why we call it a rescue mission? Because when we say that, it puts a timeline on it,” Tebow said. “When’s the last time you heard a rescue mission taking place in a month or a few years? No, a rescue mission means now. It gives you a sense of urgency. It says we have to go not because it’s our time, but because it’s their time. … I have to live a sense of urgency because while I might have time, they don’t.” Tebow said that he grew up the smallest of his five siblings, and he was often called “Timmy the tumor” growing up. This was in reference to when his mother initially thought he was a tumor during her pregnancy with him. “To make a long story short, when I was born, they found out the placenta wasn’t actually attached,” the former NFL star explained. “So, the doctor looked at my mom after 37 years of being a doctor and said, ‘This is the biggest miracle I’ve ever seen because I’m not sure how he’s alive.’ … I’m so grateful that my mom trusted God with my life and her life.” Tebow concluded his speech by saying: “What you’re doing here matters. You’re fighting for life. You’re fighting for people that can’t fight for themselves. And my question to you is: Are you willing to stand up in the face of persecution, in the face of adversity, in the face of criticism, when other people are going to say it’s not worth it, when other people won’t stand beside you? Maybe not everybody is going to be with you. Will you stand up for what’s right?” While there are tons of liberal entertainers and athletes out there, it is incredibly rare that someone in Tebow’s position uses his platform to spread conservative values. We applaud Tebow for what he is doing, and we hope other public figures will take notice and use their platforms to spread some good.
This piece originally appeared in LifeZette and is used by permission.
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thepoliticalinsider--2020-02-22--Elizabeth Warren Announces Plans For ‘Blue New Deal’ Because Green New Deal Doesn’t Go ‘Far Enough’

Democratic presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren ( D-MA ) just reminded everyone what a radical liberal she really is when she called for a “ Blue New Deal ” to counteract Bernie Sanders ’ infamous Green New Deal , which she claims does not go “ far enough.
” Warren made this comment during a CNN town hall meeting on Thursday night .
“ Does your commitment to the environment include a ban on the export of American oil ?
” a member of the audience asked .
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“ I want to see us move entirely to green .
And let me say on this , I not only support a Green New Deal — I don ’ t think it goes far enough — @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , because we ’ ve got to be thinking about our oceans as well that we need to protect.
” The Green New Deal was originally introduced in February of last year by Sanders and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez ( D-NY ) , according to The Blaze , which described it as a “ radical policy proposal meant to save the environment through massive changes to the American economy , infrastructure , and transportation methods.
” The resolution was a proposal to “ upgrade or replace every building in U.S. for state-of-the-art energy efficiency @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for an initial supporting document that stated , “ We set a goal to get to net-zero , rather than zero emissions , in 10 years because we aren ’ t sure that we ’ ll be able to fully get rid of farting cows and airplanes that fast.
” Ocasio-Cortez has claimed that the plan will cost $ 10 trillion , but a study carried out by the American Action Forum has said that it is actually likely to cost a staggering $ 93 trillion .
Warren announced her “ Blue New @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it ’ s focus being on helping the oceans .
Her plan calls for an “ end to offshore drilling , investments in offshore wind farms , and new regulations for the fishing industry.
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This serves as a reminder of just how dangerous it is to let Warren anywhere near the White House .
She would destroy America as we know it , and put our country @ @ @ @ @ @ @ radical plans .
Should she win the Democratic nomination ( which looks unlikely at this point ) , it is crucial that we ensure she will lose to President Donald Trump .
This piece originally appeared in LifeZette and is used by permission .
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Democratic presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) just reminded everyone what a radical liberal she really is when she called for a “Blue New Deal” to counteract Bernie Sanders’ infamous Green New Deal, which she claims does not go “far enough.”
Warren made this comment during a CNN town hall meeting on Thursday night.
“Does your commitment to the environment include a ban on the export of American oil?” a member of the audience asked.
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“See what I want to see us do — I hadn’t thought about that in terms of that specific part — what I want to see us do is get off an oil economy, not only for ourselves, but for the rest of the world,” Warren replied. “I want to see us move entirely to green. And let me say on this, I not only support a Green New Deal — I don’t think it goes far enough — I also have a Blue New Deal, because we’ve got to be thinking about our oceans as well that we need to protect.”
The Green New Deal was originally introduced in February of last year by Sanders and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY), according to The Blaze, which described it as a “radical policy proposal meant to save the environment through massive changes to the American economy, infrastructure, and transportation methods.” The resolution was a proposal to “upgrade or replace every building in U.S. for state-of-the-art energy efficiency,” but it was widely criticized for an initial supporting document that stated, “We set a goal to get to net-zero, rather than zero emissions, in 10 years because we aren’t sure that we’ll be able to fully get rid of farting cows and airplanes that fast.”
Ocasio-Cortez has claimed that the plan will cost $10 trillion, but a study carried out by the American Action Forum has said that it is actually likely to cost a staggering $93 trillion.
Warren announced her “Blue New Deal” back in December, with it’s focus being on helping the oceans. Her plan calls for an “end to offshore drilling, investments in offshore wind farms, and new regulations for the fishing industry.”
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We can only imagine how much it would cost.
This serves as a reminder of just how dangerous it is to let Warren anywhere near the White House. She would destroy America as we know it, and put our country even further in debt to fund her radical plans. Should she win the Democratic nomination (which looks unlikely at this point), it is crucial that we ensure she will lose to President Donald Trump.
This piece originally appeared in LifeZette and is used by permission.
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