thepoliticalinsider--2020-01-03--Ilhan Omar Says Dems Are ‘Outraged’ Trump Killed Iranian Terrorist, Dan Crenshaw Fires Back

Representative Ilhan Omar said congressional Democrats are “ outraged ” that Trump ordered an airstrike that killed Iranian Gen. Qassem Soleimani .
Rep. Dan Crenshaw said the Democrat response was “ absurd.
” Omar ( D-MN ) began by tweeting a conspiracy theory early Friday morning , suggesting the President wanted to take people ’ s minds off the impeachment fiasco by starting a war in Iran .
“ So what if Trump wants war , knows this leads to war and needs the distraction ?
” she asked followers , some of which take her comments seriously .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ congressional authority step in and stop him ?
” Crenshaw ( R-TX ) , a decorated Navy SEAL who lost his eye during his third tour of duty in Afghanistan and still went back for two more tours , fired back at Omar and the Democrat party ’ s reaction to the airstrike .
In particular , he argued that the United States was well within its authority to go after Soleimani .
“ This happened in Iraq against an enemy that attacked us in Iraq , in which we have plenty of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he said in an interview with Fox & Friends .
Crenshaw continued railing against Democrats for being cowards in the face of adversity .
“ Iran attacked our base recently .
Then , they attacked our embassy or they fully supported the Shia militias that did attack our embassy and base , ” he said .
“ Are we supposed to just let that happen ?
” “ And to say yes would be absurd , and I don ’ t understand when Americans became so fearful.
” RELATED : Not Benghazi : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Following Attack on US Embassy Omar Says Something Even More Absurd Not deterred by the fact that she ’ s essentially siding with terrorists because of her disdain for President Trump , Omar followed up her initial assessment with something far more absurd .
The extremist Democrat responded to Senator Ted Cruz who asked , “ Why are congressional Dems outraged that he ’ s [ Soleimani ] finally dead ?
” The expected response would have been ‘ We ’ re not outraged that he ’ s dead , we ’ re @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Omar is , and her colleagues are as well apparently , outraged over Soleimani ’ s death !
Weird watching Democrats suddenly concerned about congressional authorization when President ‘ Drone Strike ’ Obama didn ’ t worry too much about it for eight years .
Meanwhile , the man whose death Omar is “ outraged ” by had been planning an “ imminent attack ” on American forces according to Secretary of State Mike Pompeo .
It ’ s not too much of a stretch to assume that , had that happened , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ outraged .

Representative Ilhan Omar said congressional Democrats are “outraged” that Trump ordered an airstrike that killed Iranian Gen. Qassem Soleimani.
Rep. Dan Crenshaw said the Democrat response was “absurd.”
Omar (D-MN) began by tweeting a conspiracy theory early Friday morning, suggesting the President wanted to take people’s minds off the impeachment fiasco by starting a war in Iran.
“So what if Trump wants war, knows this leads to war and needs the distraction?” she asked followers, some of which take her comments seriously. “Real question is, will those with congressional authority step in and stop him?”
“I know I will.”
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Crenshaw Fires Back
Crenshaw (R-TX), a decorated Navy SEAL who lost his eye during his third tour of duty in Afghanistan and still went back for two more tours, fired back at Omar and the Democrat party’s reaction to the airstrike.
In particular, he argued that the United States was well within its authority to go after Soleimani.
“This happened in Iraq against an enemy that attacked us in Iraq, in which we have plenty of authorization to be operating in,” he said in an interview with Fox & Friends.
Crenshaw continued railing against Democrats for being cowards in the face of adversity.
“Iran attacked our base recently. Then, they attacked our embassy or they fully supported the Shia militias that did attack our embassy and base,” he said. “Are we supposed to just let that happen?”
“And to say yes would be absurd, and I don’t understand when Americans became so fearful.”
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We are outraged the president would assassinate a foreign official, possibly setting off another war without Congressional authorization and has zero plan to deal with the consequences. But of course you know that. https://t.co/GzfdKilV4t — Ilhan Omar (@IlhanMN) January 3, 2020
Omar Says Something Even More Absurd
Not deterred by the fact that she’s essentially siding with terrorists because of her disdain for President Trump, Omar followed up her initial assessment with something far more absurd.
The extremist Democrat responded to Senator Ted Cruz who asked, “Why are congressional Dems outraged that he’s [Soleimani] finally dead?”
The expected response would have been ‘We’re not outraged that he’s dead, we’re outraged over …’
But nay, Omar is, and her colleagues are as well apparently, outraged over Soleimani’s death!
We are outraged the president would assassinate a foreign official, possibly setting off another war without Congressional authorization and has zero plan to deal with the consequences. But of course you know that. https://t.co/GzfdKilV4t — Ilhan Omar (@IlhanMN) January 3, 2020
Weird watching Democrats suddenly concerned about congressional authorization when President ‘Drone Strike’ Obama didn’t worry too much about it for eight years.
Meanwhile, the man whose death Omar is “outraged” by had been planning an “imminent attack” on American forces according to Secretary of State Mike Pompeo.
It’s not too much of a stretch to assume that, had that happened, Democrats wouldn’t be nearly as outraged.


thepoliticalinsider--2020-01-03--Obama Sanctioned Soleimani in 2011 for Attempted Terror Attack in Washington, DC

The Iranian general Donald Trump ordered killed by U.S. forces Thursday evening , Qassem Soleimani , was sanctioned in 2011 by the Obama administration for his role in a failed terror attack on Washington , DC .
Soleimani , who was leader of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps ( IRGC ) Quds force , helped plan an attack on a popular restaurant in Washington , targeting a Saudi ambassador to the U.S .
In 2011 , the U.S. Treasury explained what occurred while announcing the sanctions against Soleimani and four others .
RELATED : Pompeo : Soleimani Was ‘ Imminent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to Send Pallets of Cash “ The U.S. Department of the Treasury today announced the designation of five individuals , including four senior Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps-Qods Force ( IRGC-QF ) officers connected to a plot to assassinate the Saudi Arabian Ambassador to the United States Adel Al-Jubeir , while he was in the United States and to carry out follow-on attacks against other countries ’ interests inside the United States and in another country , ” the Treasury ’ s press release read .
“ As part of today ’ s action @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for arranging the assassination plot on behalf of the IRGC-QF… ” “ As IRGC-QF Commander , Qasem Soleimani oversees the IRGC-QF officers who were involved in this plot .
Soleimani was previously designated by the Treasury Department under E.O .
13382 based on his relationship to the IRGC , ” it continued .
“ He was also designated in May 2011 pursuant to E.O .
13572 , which targets human rights abuses in Syria , for his role as the Commander of the IRGC-QF , the primary conduit for Iran ’ s support @ @ @ @ @ @ @ GID ) .
” RELATED : President Trump Won ’ t Take the Iranian Bait on Iraq “ The IRGC-QF is the Government of Iran ’ s primary foreign action arm for executing its policy of supporting terrorist organizations and extremist groups around the world , ” continued the press release .
“ The IRGC-QF provides training , logistical assistance and material and financial support to militants and terrorist operatives , including the Taliban , Lebanese Hizballah , Hamas , Palestinian Islamic Jihad and the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine-General Command.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ IRGC-QF officers and their associates have supported attacks against U.S. and allied troops and diplomatic missions in Iraq and Afghanistan .
The IRGC-QF continues to train , equip and fund Iraqi Shia militant groups – such as Kata ’ ib and Hizballah – and elements of the Taliban in Afghanistan to prevent an increase in Western influence in the region.
” “ In the Levant , the IRGC-QF supports terrorist groups such as Lebanese Hizballah and Hamas , which it views as integral to its efforts to challenge U.S. influence in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @

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Killing him sends a slightly stronger message than “sanctions” with a $150 billion signing bonus, don’t you think? https://t.co/v0w1bnFlDW via @BreitbartNews — Ryan A. Workman (@RealRyanWorkman) January 3, 2020
U.S. Treasury Explains Why Obama Sanctioned Solemani
“The U.S. Department of the Treasury today announced the designation of five individuals, including four senior Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps-Qods Force (IRGC-QF) officers connected to a plot to assassinate the Saudi Arabian Ambassador to the United States Adel Al-Jubeir, while he was in the United States and to carry out follow-on attacks against other countries’ interests inside the United States and in another country,” the Treasury’s press release read. “As part of today’s action, Treasury also designated the individual responsible for arranging the assassination plot on behalf of the IRGC-QF…”
“As IRGC-QF Commander, Qasem Soleimani oversees the IRGC-QF officers who were involved in this plot. Soleimani was previously designated by the Treasury Department under E.O. 13382 based on his relationship to the IRGC,” it continued. “He was also designated in May 2011 pursuant to E.O. 13572, which targets human rights abuses in Syria, for his role as the Commander of the IRGC-QF, the primary conduit for Iran’s support to the Syrian General Intelligence Directorate (GID).”
Here we are:
“The deal also includes sanctions lifted on individuals including Qasem Soleimani, the head of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Quds Force” “ An estimated 1,100 American soldiers were killed in Iraq by weapons supplied by the Iranian regime.”https://t.co/Zd1Lyh6FGq — mrpeabody 🧢 (@mrpeabody) January 3, 2020
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“The IRGC-QF is the Government of Iran’s primary foreign action arm for executing its policy of supporting terrorist organizations and extremist groups around the world,” continued the press release. “The IRGC-QF provides training, logistical assistance and material and financial support to militants and terrorist operatives, including the Taliban, Lebanese Hizballah, Hamas, Palestinian Islamic Jihad and the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine-General Command.”
The Treasury Department release continued, “IRGC-QF officers and their associates have supported attacks against U.S. and allied troops and diplomatic missions in Iraq and Afghanistan. The IRGC-QF continues to train, equip and fund Iraqi Shia militant groups – such as Kata’ib and Hizballah – and elements of the Taliban in Afghanistan to prevent an increase in Western influence in the region.”
“In the Levant, the IRGC-QF supports terrorist groups such as Lebanese Hizballah and Hamas, which it views as integral to its efforts to challenge U.S. influence in the Middle East,” it concluded.


thepoliticalinsider--2020-01-03--Lindsey Graham Gives Iran Warning About America’s Next Move

Late Thursday , Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Lindsey Graham gave a stern warning about the United States ’ possible next move against Iran , saying that the next targets could be that country ’ s oil refineries.Qassem Soleimani “ U.S .
forces killed Qassem Soleimani , leader of Iran ’ s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps ’ ( IRGC ) Qod ’ s Force — which is a designated terrorist organization — in an airstrike in Baghdad as he was traveling to Baghdad International Airport , ” The Daily Wire reported .
“ Also killed in the strike was top Iraqi @ @ @ @ @ @ @ headed the Iranian-linked Popular Mobilization Forces.
” ‘ If Iranian aggression continues and I worked at an Iranian oil refinery , I would think about a new career ’ Graham tweeted in response , “ If Iranian aggression continues and I worked at an Iranian oil refinery , I would think about a new career.
” Graham ’ s comment was part of a series of tweets , which began with , “ Wow – the price of killing and injuring Americans has just gone up drastically .
Major blow to Iranian regime @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Soleimani was one of the most ruthless and vicious members of the Ayatollah ’ s regime .
He had American blood on his hands.
” “ I appreciate President @ realDonaldTrump ’ s bold action against Iranian aggression .
To the Iranian government : if you want more , you will get more , ” Graham went on .
“ If Iranian aggression continues and I worked at an Iranian oil refinery , I would think about a new career.
” “ This action by President Trump and our military was in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ General Soleimani and his proxies , ” Graham continued .
“ If Iran continues to attack America and our allies , they should pay the heaviest of prices , which includes the destruction of their oil refineries.
” ‘ Stop being the largest state sponsor of terrorism in the world ’ Graham concluded , “ To the Iranian government : If you want to stay in the oil business leave America and our allies alone and stop being the largest state sponsor of terrorism in the world.
” The Pentagon statement about the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the president , the U.S. military has taken decisive defensive action to protect U.S. personnel abroad by killing Qasem Soleimani , the head of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps-Quds Force , a U.S.-designated Foreign Terrorist Organization.
” “ General Soleimani was actively developing plans to attack American diplomats and service members in Iraq and throughout the region , ” the statement explained .
“ General Soleimani and his Quds Force were responsible for the deaths of hundreds of American and coalition service members and the wounding of thousands more .
He had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ over the last several months – including the attack on December 27th – culminating in the death and wounding of additional American and Iraqi personnel .
General Soleimani also approved the attacks on the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad that took place this week.
” “ This strike was aimed at deterring future Iranian attack plans , ” the Pentagon statement continued .
“ The United States will continue to take all necessary action to protect our people and our interests wherever they are around the world .
”

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‘If Iranian aggression continues and I worked at an Iranian oil refinery, I would think about a new career’
Graham tweeted in response, “If Iranian aggression continues and I worked at an Iranian oil refinery, I would think about a new career.”
Graham’s comment was part of a series of tweets, which began with, “Wow – the price of killing and injuring Americans has just gone up drastically. Major blow to Iranian regime that has American blood on its hands. Soleimani was one of the most ruthless and vicious members of the Ayatollah’s regime. He had American blood on his hands.”
“I appreciate President @realDonaldTrump’s bold action against Iranian aggression. To the Iranian government: if you want more, you will get more,” Graham went on. “If Iranian aggression continues and I worked at an Iranian oil refinery, I would think about a new career.”
If Iranian aggression continues and I worked at an Iranian oil refinery, I would think about a new career. — Lindsey Graham (@LindseyGrahamSC) January 3, 2020
“This action by President Trump and our military was in direct response to Iranian aggression orchestrated by General Soleimani and his proxies,” Graham continued. “If Iran continues to attack America and our allies, they should pay the heaviest of prices, which includes the destruction of their oil refineries.”
‘Stop being the largest state sponsor of terrorism in the world’
Graham concluded, “To the Iranian government: If you want to stay in the oil business leave America and our allies alone and stop being the largest state sponsor of terrorism in the world.”
To the Iranian government: If you want to stay in the oil business leave America and our allies alone and stop being the largest state sponsor of terrorism in the world. — Lindsey Graham (@LindseyGrahamSC) January 3, 2020
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Pentagon Statement
The Pentagon statement about the operation read, “At the direction of the president, the U.S. military has taken decisive defensive action to protect U.S. personnel abroad by killing Qasem Soleimani, the head of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps-Quds Force, a U.S.-designated Foreign Terrorist Organization.”
“General Soleimani was actively developing plans to attack American diplomats and service members in Iraq and throughout the region,” the statement explained. “General Soleimani and his Quds Force were responsible for the deaths of hundreds of American and coalition service members and the wounding of thousands more. He had orchestrated attacks on coalition bases in Iraq over the last several months – including the attack on December 27th – culminating in the death and wounding of additional American and Iraqi personnel. General Soleimani also approved the attacks on the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad that took place this week.”
“This strike was aimed at deterring future Iranian attack plans,” the Pentagon statement continued. “The United States will continue to take all necessary action to protect our people and our interests wherever they are around the world.”


thepoliticalinsider--2020-01-03--Pompeo: Soleimani Was ‘Imminent’ Threat, Weren’t About to Send Pallets of Cash

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo took a shot at former President Barack Obama when describing this administration ’ s approach to dealing with Iran , noting they didn ’ t send the terrorist-harboring nation “ pallets of cash.
” Instead , they sent one of their top military generals , Qassem Soleimani , a man responsible for the deaths of hundreds of American soldiers , a trio of missiles .
Pompeo explained that President Trump ’ s approach to dealing with rogue terrorist nations is “ fundamentally different ” than the path taken by Obama .
“ We didn ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Iranians .
We didn ’ t pay for hostages .
We didn ’ t create a deal which would have given them a clear pathway to a nuclear weapon , ” he told Fox News .
Obama famously gave nearly $ 2 billion to Iran as leverage to ensure three American prisoners were released around the time of the failed nuclear deal .
Money “ was flown into Iran on wooden pallets stacked with Swiss francs , euros and other currencies , ” CNN reported at the time .
“ We have taken @ @ @ @ @ @ @ contrasted .
“ We believe it ’ s the one that will ultimately lead to success and stability in the Middle East.
” Pompeo blasted Democrat critics of the President ’ s actions in taking out a known terrorist just days after an attack on a U.S. embassy in Baghdad .
He noted that Soleimani had “ American lives and blood on his hands , ” and the soft policies of Trump ’ s predecessor weren ’ t going to be effective .
The Secretary of State also suggested intelligence had shown the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ attack ” on American forces .
“ He [ Soleimani ] was actively plotting in the region to take actions … that would have put dozens if not hundreds of American lives at risk , ” Pompeo said in a segment on CNN .
Iran Knows They ’ re Not Dealing With Obama Anymore Today ’ s attack and the response by President Trump concerning the embassy attack in Baghdad , organized by pro-Tehran mobs , is a clear indication Iran is no longer dealing with a feckless leader like Obama .
It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that Iran ’ s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei taunted President Trump over the embassy assault .
Three rockets launched at Baghdad International Airport , killing at least seven people including Soleimani , reveal otherwise .
“ I think the Iranian leadership understands President Trump will take action , ” Pompeo correctly stated .
“ We made very clear that these responses would be swift and decisive .
We have now demonstrated that.
” Pompeo suggested it would be wise on Iran ’ s part to deescalate , otherwise “ President Trump and the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ respond appropriately.
” It ’ d be wise if they heed his warning this time around .

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo took a shot at former President Barack Obama when describing this administration’s approach to dealing with Iran, noting they didn’t send the terrorist-harboring nation “pallets of cash.”
Instead, they sent one of their top military generals, Qassem Soleimani, a man responsible for the deaths of hundreds of American soldiers, a trio of missiles.
Pompeo explained that President Trump’s approach to dealing with rogue terrorist nations is “fundamentally different” than the path taken by Obama.
“We didn’t send pallets of cash to the Iranians. We didn’t pay for hostages. We didn’t create a deal which would have given them a clear pathway to a nuclear weapon,” he told Fox News.
Obama famously gave nearly $2 billion to Iran as leverage to ensure three American prisoners were released around the time of the failed nuclear deal.
Money “was flown into Iran on wooden pallets stacked with Swiss francs, euros and other currencies,” CNN reported at the time.
“We have taken a very different approach,” Pompeo contrasted. “We believe it’s the one that will ultimately lead to success and stability in the Middle East.”
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“We took a different approach, we didn’t send pallets of cash to Iran or pay for hostages.” Pompeo to former Obama officials: ‘Get off the stage’
“They need to let this President continue his maximum pressure campaign.” @SecPompeohttps://t.co/Oh0DmQMmaN — Debbie Aldrich 🇺🇸 (@DebbieAAldrich) January 3, 2020
Blasts Critics
Pompeo blasted Democrat critics of the President’s actions in taking out a known terrorist just days after an attack on a U.S. embassy in Baghdad.
He noted that Soleimani had “American lives and blood on his hands,” and the soft policies of Trump’s predecessor weren’t going to be effective.
The Secretary of State also suggested intelligence had shown the general had been planning an “imminent attack” on American forces.
“He [Soleimani] was actively plotting in the region to take actions … that would have put dozens if not hundreds of American lives at risk,” Pompeo said in a segment on CNN.
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.@SecPompeo says Iran’s top military leader Qasem Soleimani was actively plotting in the Middle East and that “President Trump’s decision to remove Qasem Soleimani from the battlefield saved American lives.”https://t.co/jsfwGuBY8l pic.twitter.com/66XTgFacwh — New Day (@NewDay) January 3, 2020
Iran Knows They’re Not Dealing With Obama Anymore
Today’s attack and the response by President Trump concerning the embassy attack in Baghdad, organized by pro-Tehran mobs, is a clear indication Iran is no longer dealing with a feckless leader like Obama.
It was just a couple of days ago that Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei taunted President Trump over the embassy assault.
“You can’t do anything,” Khamenei said.
Three rockets launched at Baghdad International Airport, killing at least seven people including Soleimani, reveal otherwise.
“I think the Iranian leadership understands President Trump will take action,” Pompeo correctly stated. “We made very clear that these responses would be swift and decisive. We have now demonstrated that.”
Pompeo suggested it would be wise on Iran’s part to deescalate, otherwise “President Trump and the entire United States government is prepared to respond appropriately.”
It’d be wise if they heed his warning this time around.


thepoliticalinsider--2020-01-03--Actress Rose McGowan Hammered For ‘Dear Iran’ Tweet Calling America a ‘Terrorist Regime’

Rose McGowan , best known for her role in the series Charmed , was anything but charming when she tweeted a ‘ Dear Iran ’ letter excoriating America as the true “ terrorist regime.
” McGowan was responding to news of a Friday morning U.S. airstrike that took out Iranian General Qassem Soleimani , head of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps ’ elite Quds Force .
Soleimani has been linked to the killing of hundreds of Americans troops .
McGowan saw fit to apologize for his death – putting her squarely on the side of terrorists – while accusing the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ Dear Iran , ” she wrote .
“ The USA has disrespected your country , your flag , your people .
52 % of us humbly apologize .
We want peace with your nation.
” “ We are being held hostage by a terrorist regime , ” McGowan added .
“ We do not know how to escape .
Please do not kill us.
” McGowan isn ’ t exactly an anomaly here .
The left truly is siding with terrorists in Iran , due almost exclusively to their hatred of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ D-MA ) defined the operation as an “ assassination ” and claimed the President “ put the lives of every person in the region … at immediate risk.
” Rep. Ilhan Omar ( D-MN ) vowed to stop – not Iran and their band of terrorists – but the President of the United States .
Fellow Hollywood dolt John Cusack followed Rose ’ s lead and claimed the President is “ so idiotic he doesn ’ t know he just attacked Iran.
” Cusack and McGowan are so idiotic neither one of them @ @ @ @ @ @ @ RELATED : Not Benghazi : Trump Threatens Iran , Takes Swift Action Following Attack on US Embassy McGowan got hammered so hard that a trend started on Twitter in response to her ‘ Dear Iran ’ message .
“ Dear Rose ” almost immediately caught fire on social media , and some of the responses were brutal .
It ’ s wild to know McGowan is a principal force behind the # MeToo movement , now siding with a regime wrought with human rights violations against their own people , particularly women .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ so dark and unhinged that you side with terrorists , it ’ s time to seek help .

Rose McGowan, best known for her role in the series Charmed, was anything but charming when she tweeted a ‘Dear Iran’ letter excoriating America as the true “terrorist regime.”
McGowan was responding to news of a Friday morning U.S. airstrike that took out Iranian General Qassem Soleimani, head of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps’ elite Quds Force.
Soleimani has been linked to the killing of hundreds of Americans troops.
McGowan saw fit to apologize for his death – putting her squarely on the side of terrorists – while accusing the Trump administration of being the actual terrorists.
“Dear Iran,” she wrote. “The USA has disrespected your country, your flag, your people. 52% of us humbly apologize. We want peace with your nation.”
“We are being held hostage by a terrorist regime,” McGowan added. “We do not know how to escape. Please do not kill us.”
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Dear #Iran, The USA has disrespected your country, your flag, your people. 52% of us humbly apologize. We want peace with your nation. We are being held hostage by a terrorist regime. We do not know how to escape. Please do not kill us. #Soleimani pic.twitter.com/YE54CqGCdr — rose mcgowan (@rosemcgowan) January 3, 2020
Not an Anomaly
McGowan isn’t exactly an anomaly here. The left truly is siding with terrorists in Iran, due almost exclusively to their hatred of Donald Trump.
Obama lackey Ben Rhodes called Soleimani’s death “a really frightening moment.”
Senator Ed Markey (D-MA) defined the operation as an “assassination” and claimed the President “put the lives of every person in the region … at immediate risk.”
Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) vowed to stop – not Iran and their band of terrorists – but the President of the United States.
Fellow Hollywood dolt John Cusack followed Rose’s lead and claimed the President is “so idiotic he doesn’t know he just attacked Iran.”
Cusack and McGowan are so idiotic neither one of them knows they just sided with Iran.
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Trump in full fascist 101 mode-,steal and lie – untill there’s nothing left and start a war –
He’s so idiotic he doesn’t know he just attacked Iran
And that’s not like anywhere else — John Cusack (@johncusack) January 3, 2020
Dear Rose
McGowan got hammered so hard that a trend started on Twitter in response to her ‘Dear Iran’ message.
“Dear Rose” almost immediately caught fire on social media, and some of the responses were brutal.
Dear Rose McGowan,
You can “escape” the USA, you treasonous psycho, by immediately moving to Iran. https://t.co/VbbujqDpa4 — Robbin Young (@Robbin_Young) January 3, 2020
Dear Rose. It is because of leaders like @realDonaldTrump, that you are able still to express your opinion in the U.S. Have you ever been to Iran and seen the human rights abuse or does your wish wisdom (dah) come from within your ivory tower. https://t.co/hozJtDtJLU — Montreal Born (@montrealborn) January 3, 2020
Hey Rose, If Iran is so great, you should go hang out there in the EXACT OUTFIT you’re wearing in your profile picture and let us all know how it goes. — Tim Young (@TimRunsHisMouth) January 3, 2020
It’s wild to know McGowan is a principal force behind the #MeToo movement, now siding with a regime wrought with human rights violations against their own people, particularly women.
When your hatred of President Trump is so dark and unhinged that you side with terrorists, it’s time to seek help.


thepoliticalinsider--2020-01-03--US Airstrike Takes Out Iran Terrorist Leader Qassem Soleimani, World Celebrates Democrats Distraught

The world is celebrating a U.S. airstrike that took out Iranian Gen. Qassem Soleimani , the head of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps ’ elite Quds Force .
Well , everyone except Democrats and former lackeys of Barack Obama .
Fox News reports that no less than three rockets were launched at Baghdad International Airport early Friday morning , killing at least seven people including Soleimani .
The general is considered one of the most powerful men in Iran and has been compared by Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to recently deceased Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi .
Soleimani @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Americans troops .
The strikes also took out Iraqi militia commander Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis , who was in charge of the Iranian-linked Popular Mobilization Forces .
The airstrikes come just days after mobs formed by pro-Iran militia members attacked a U.S. embassy in Baghdad , smashing security cameras , breaking down a door into the reception area , and setting the room on fire , all while shouting “ Death to America !
” RELATED : Not Benghazi : Trump Threatens Iran , Takes Swift Action Following Attack on US Embassy The reaction @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as you ’ d expect for Iraqis and reasonable Americans – celebration .
In fact , footage emerged of dancing in the streets of Iraq over the news .
President Trump himself celebrated by tweeting a very simple image – the American flag .
And on social media , Iranians and others across the region started a trend thanking President Trump for taking Qassem Soleimani out , using the hashtag # TnxPOTUS4Soleimani .
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Go ahead , give it a shot .
Sure , Iran hardliners were pretty ticked off .
Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei quickly warned that a “ harsh retaliation is waiting ” for the U.S. following the airstrikes .
Khamenei also declared three days of public mourning for General Qassem Soleimani .
Democrats and Obama cronies might also want to take a few days to mourn .
Ben Rhodes , the former deputy national security adviser for strategic communication to Obama , felt the need to weigh @ @ @ @ @ @ @ question that Soleimani has a lot of blood on his hands .
But this is a really frightening moment , ” Rhodes lamented .
“ Iran will respond and likely in various places .
Thinking of all US personnel in the region right now…Trump may have just started a war with no congressional debate.
” Right , because Iran isn ’ t known for attacking where and when they so choose .
You know , like in trying to overrun a U.S. embassy in Iraq ?
We know it happened a full three @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Ben .
Senator Ed Markey ( D-MA ) also piped in saying , “ Trump ’ s apparent assassination of Soleimani is a massive , deliberate , and dangerous escalation of conflict with Iran.
” “ The President just put the lives of every person in the region – U.S. service members and civilians – at immediate risk .
We need de-escalation now.
” On the contrary , Middle East expert Walid Phares explains that Trump ’ s actions actually saved lives in the region .
“ What we have done tonight @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the orders of the president and the commanders was to save American lives and interests and allies in the region from what was [ being ] prepared by these organizations.
” Terrorist-sympathizing Rep. Ilhan Omar vowed to stop the President and his ability to take out people like General Soleimani .
Remember when Barack Obama claimed Republicans shared “ common cause ” with Iranian hardliners who yell “ death to America ” ?
My , how we ’ ve come full circle .

The world is celebrating a U.S. airstrike that took out Iranian Gen. Qassem Soleimani, the head of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps’ elite Quds Force. Well, everyone except Democrats and former lackeys of Barack Obama.
Fox News reports that no less than three rockets were launched at Baghdad International Airport early Friday morning, killing at least seven people including Soleimani.
The general is considered one of the most powerful men in Iran and has been compared by Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to recently deceased Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi. Soleimani had been charged with killing hundreds of Americans troops.
The strikes also took out Iraqi militia commander Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis, who was in charge of the Iranian-linked Popular Mobilization Forces.
The airstrikes come just days after mobs formed by pro-Iran militia members attacked a U.S. embassy in Baghdad, smashing security cameras, breaking down a door into the reception area, and setting the room on fire, all while shouting “Death to America!”
RELATED: Not Benghazi: Trump Threatens Iran, Takes Swift Action Following Attack on US Embassy
Dancing in the Streets
The reaction to Soleimani’s death was exactly as you’d expect for Iraqis and reasonable Americans – celebration.
In fact, footage emerged of dancing in the streets of Iraq over the news.
Iraqis are celebrating the death of #QassemSoleimani. Let’s not forget. When Iraqi pro-democracy activists were demonstrating Tahrir Square, forces propped up by Soleimani were terrorizing them. Now, can you blame these Iraqis for celebrating the death of Soleimani? https://t.co/AMUGxqnlo9 — 𝕍𝕒𝕙𝕚𝕕 𝕐𝕦𝕔𝕖𝕤𝕠𝕪 (@vahid_yucesoy) January 3, 2020
President Trump himself celebrated by tweeting a very simple image – the American flag.
And on social media, Iranians and others across the region started a trend thanking President Trump for taking Qassem Soleimani out, using the hashtag #TnxPOTUS4Soleimani.
As an Iranian, I wanted to thank you with all my heart @realDonaldTrump, for putting an end to #Soleimani. You just made the world a better place to live in#TnxPOTUS4Soleimani#FreeIran2020 — آیدیناتور (@Da_Aidinator) January 3, 2020
RELATED: Militia Leader Behind Attack on US Embassy Was White House Guest of Obama
Guess Who’s Not Celebrating
You’ll never guess who was beside themselves over the death of an Iranian terrorist leader. Go ahead, give it a shot.
Sure, Iran hardliners were pretty ticked off. Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei quickly warned that a “harsh retaliation is waiting” for the U.S. following the airstrikes.
Khamenei also declared three days of public mourning for General Qassem Soleimani.
Democrats and Obama cronies might also want to take a few days to mourn.
Ben Rhodes, the former deputy national security adviser for strategic communication to Obama, felt the need to weigh in on the strike.
“No question that Soleimani has a lot of blood on his hands. But this is a really frightening moment,” Rhodes lamented. “Iran will respond and likely in various places. Thinking of all US personnel in the region right now…Trump may have just started a war with no congressional debate.”
Agree – no question that Soleimani has a lot of blood on his hands. But this is a really frightening moment. Iran will respond and likely in various places. Thinking of all US personnel in the region right now. https://t.co/WL0QGfRHtz — Ben Rhodes (@brhodes) January 3, 2020
Right, because Iran isn’t known for attacking where and when they so choose. You know, like in trying to overrun a U.S. embassy in Iraq? We know it happened a full three days ago, but lest we forget, Ben.
Senator Ed Markey (D-MA) also piped in saying, “Trump’s apparent assassination of Soleimani is a massive, deliberate, and dangerous escalation of conflict with Iran.”
“The President just put the lives of every person in the region – U.S. service members and civilians – at immediate risk. We need de-escalation now.”
On the contrary, Middle East expert Walid Phares explains that Trump’s actions actually saved lives in the region.
“What we have done tonight,” Phares stated, “after the orders of the president and the commanders was to save American lives and interests and allies in the region from what was [being] prepared by these organizations.”
So what if Trump wants war, knows this leads to war and needs the distraction? Real question is, will those with congressional authority step in and stop him? I know I will. https://t.co/Fj9TMossEW — Ilhan Omar (@IlhanMN) January 3, 2020
Terrorist-sympathizing Rep. Ilhan Omar vowed to stop the President and his ability to take out people like General Soleimani.
Remember when Barack Obama claimed Republicans shared “common cause” with Iranian hardliners who yell “death to America”?
My, how we’ve come full circle.


thepoliticalinsider--2020-01-02--Democrat Al Green Admits His Party Was Out to Impeach Trump ‘When He Was Running for Office’

One of the most outspoken pro-impeachment Democrats in Washington now says the “ genesis ” of Donald Trump ‘ s impeachment began long before the controversial phone call with Ukraine ’ s president .
On Monday , early supporter of impeachment and Democratic Congressman Al Green appeared on MSNBC , where host Chris Hayes said , “ Political expediency and insincerity — those are two charges that have been leveled against Democrats during this entire affair , particularly since September when the formal impeachment inquiry started , and you play a starring role in those charges.
” Hayes continued , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ House Republicans and Trump and his allies : the Democrats wanted to impeach Donald Trump from day one , they cast about looking for a set of facts that they could plausibly use to do it , and all of it was pretextual and reverse-engineered to get to this point , and Exhibit One : Congressman Al Green , who [ has ] been calling for the man ’ s impeachment for two years now.
” “ What ’ s your response to that charge ?
” Hayes asked .
‘ The genesis @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for office ’ “ Well , the genesis of impeachment , to be very candid with you , was when the president was running for office and he had members of his own party to talk about his unfitness to hold office , ” Green admitted to Hayes , later citing things said by Republican Senators Mitt Romney , Ted Cruz , and Lindsey Graham from the 2016 election .
“ So the president didn ’ t have the luxury of persons from his party having been on his side as it were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , “ With those things in mind and with the president ’ s behavior before us , firing Mr. Comey who was investigating the intrusion of Russia into his campaign , our election — that was something that was not to be tolerated .
And the president has continued to try to thwart the efforts of Congress to investigate with Mr. Mueller.
” RELATED : Ted Cruz on Nancy Pelosi ’ s Articles of Impeachment : ‘ They Don ’ t Allege Any Crime ’ “ More specifically , I said that the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ if there were impeachable actions that he performed and we did not move to perform our duty to impeach him ” Green added .
“ He has distorted the truth , ” Green claimed .
“ He has twisted it and tried to crush it to earth .
”

RELATED: Democrat Al Green: Trump’s Impeachment Must Address Slavery
Dem Rep. Green admits the genesis of impeachment was when Trump was running for office. No doubt working hand in glove with Obama, Hillary & IC to control the election & overthrow our duly elected President. They must be punished or this will happen again! pic.twitter.com/7xHVIbCR2I — Red Nation Rising (@RedNationRising) December 31, 2019
Hayes continued, “The argument goes like this of House Republicans and Trump and his allies: the Democrats wanted to impeach Donald Trump from day one, they cast about looking for a set of facts that they could plausibly use to do it, and all of it was pretextual and reverse-engineered to get to this point, and Exhibit One: Congressman Al Green, who [has] been calling for the man’s impeachment for two years now.”
“What’s your response to that charge?” Hayes asked.
Green didn’t deny it.
‘The genesis of impeachment…was when the president was running for office’
“Well, the genesis of impeachment, to be very candid with you, was when the president was running for office and he had members of his own party to talk about his unfitness to hold office,” Green admitted to Hayes, later citing things said by Republican Senators Mitt Romney, Ted Cruz, and Lindsey Graham from the 2016 election. “So the president didn’t have the luxury of persons from his party having been on his side as it were throughout this entire ordeal.”
.@RepAlGreen: Impeachment began “when the president was running for office”pic.twitter.com/JtCxXpu0uj — Daily Caller (@DailyCaller) December 31, 2019
Green continued, “With those things in mind and with the president’s behavior before us, firing Mr. Comey who was investigating the intrusion of Russia into his campaign, our election — that was something that was not to be tolerated. And the president has continued to try to thwart the efforts of Congress to investigate with Mr. Mueller.”
RELATED: Ted Cruz on Nancy Pelosi’s Articles of Impeachment: ‘They Don’t Allege Any Crime’
‘He has distorted the truth’
“More specifically, I said that the president would claim that he was exonerated if there were impeachable actions that he performed and we did not move to perform our duty to impeach him” Green added.
“He has distorted the truth,” Green claimed. “He has twisted it and tried to crush it to earth.”
Rep. Green Tells MSNBC That The “Genesis” For Trump’s Impeachment Began Before He Was Elected https://t.co/iunxeeoBXk pic.twitter.com/9TFC3igN7r — Jonathan Turley (@JonathanTurley) January 1, 2020


thepoliticalinsider--2020-01-02--Hillary Finally Breaks a Glass Ceiling: Named Chancellor at Queen’s University Belfast

Hillary Clinton has become the first woman in history to be appointed chancellor of Queen ’ s University Belfast in Northern Ireland .
The former Secretary of State was named to the position on Thursday , in what is being defined as a “ largely ceremonial role.
” In other ceremonial roles , Clinton received an honorary degree from Queen ’ s University Belfast ( QUB ) and – in her mind – actually won the election in 2016 .
All of these things are equally significant in the grand scheme of things .
“ Secretary Clinton has made a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an internationally recognized leader will be an incredible advocate for Queen ’ s and an inspirational role model for the Queen ’ s community , ” Stephen Prenter , chair of the QUB ’ s governing body told the BBC .
Is Queen ’ s looking for the type of role model who perpetually lies or evades prosecution by wiping out her computers ?
If so then , by golly , they ’ ve got their woman .
RELATED : Hillary Clinton Urges Trump Officials Involved in Impeachment Inquiry to ‘ Tell the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Clinton “ will serve for a period of five years.
” That ’ s not exactly the kind of time served most Americans were hoping for , but if it keeps her out of the 2020 election , more power to her .
It is , after all , a significant step up from pretending to be President ( a daily task ) , signing books in the dairy section of the local Costco , or hawking shoes for Katy Perry .
Clinton said the honor bestowed upon her is a “ great @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to serve .
“ It ’ s my great privilege to become [ Queen ’ s University Belfast ’ s ] 11th – and first female – chancellor , ” she tweeted .
“ It ’ s a place I have great fondness for and have grown a strong relationship with over the years , and I ’ m proud to be an ambassador for its excellence.
” Hey , the more time she promotes ‘ excellence ’ in Ireland , the less time she ’ ll be spending interjecting her opinions here @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s University !
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This news , though ceremonial , seems to indicate an end to the rumors that Hillary may be planning to step into the 2020 presidential race .
Clinton has frequently hinted that she ’ s been thinking about the possibility of humiliating herself one last time .
Hilary claimed that she ’ s “ been deluged ” by supporters urging her to join the crowded Democrat field @ @ @ @ @ @ @ October , she told a crowd of adoring fans that she ’ d “ like to be President.
” “ Maybe there does need to be a re-match , ” Clinton later said during a PBS interview .
“ I mean , obviously I can beat him again.
” Well sure , we don ’ t envision President Trump being named chancellor of a university anytime soon , but that ’ s probably not what she had in mind .

Hillary Clinton has become the first woman in history to be appointed chancellor of Queen’s University Belfast in Northern Ireland.
The former Secretary of State was named to the position on Thursday, in what is being defined as a “largely ceremonial role.”
In other ceremonial roles, Clinton received an honorary degree from Queen’s University Belfast (QUB) and – in her mind – actually won the election in 2016.
All of these things are equally significant in the grand scheme of things.
“Secretary Clinton has made a considerable contribution to Northern Ireland and as an internationally recognized leader will be an incredible advocate for Queen’s and an inspirational role model for the Queen’s community,” Stephen Prenter, chair of the QUB’s governing body told the BBC.
Is Queen’s looking for the type of role model who perpetually lies or evades prosecution by wiping out her computers? If so then, by golly, they’ve got their woman.
RELATED: Hillary Clinton Urges Trump Officials Involved in Impeachment Inquiry to ‘Tell the Truth’
BREAKING: Hillary Clinton appointed chancellor of Queen’s University, Belfast, will serve five years https://t.co/I4EFFTcKHp — Civic Sparring Ref Poso (@JackPosobiec) January 2, 2020
Will Serve Five Years
The BBC reports that Mrs. Clinton “will serve for a period of five years.”
That’s not exactly the kind of time served most Americans were hoping for, but if it keeps her out of the 2020 election, more power to her.
It is, after all, a significant step up from pretending to be President (a daily task), signing books in the dairy section of the local Costco, or hawking shoes for Katy Perry.
Clinton said the honor bestowed upon her is a “great privilege” and that she is proud to serve.
“It’s my great privilege to become [Queen’s University Belfast’s] 11th – and first female – chancellor,” she tweeted. “It’s a place I have great fondness for and have grown a strong relationship with over the years, and I’m proud to be an ambassador for its excellence.”
Hey, the more time she promotes ‘excellence’ in Ireland, the less time she’ll be spending interjecting her opinions here in America. Thank you Queen’s University!
RELATED: Stunning Audio Shows Evidence of Collusion Between DNC and Ukraine on Behalf of Hillary Clinton
Hillary Clinton is to be the new chancellor of Queen’s University, but her connection to Northern Ireland stretches back over two decades. Read more here: https://t.co/q43gSlJebv pic.twitter.com/odYVLvJQwz — BBC News NI (@BBCNewsNI) January 2, 2020
Out of Consideration For 2020?
This news, though ceremonial, seems to indicate an end to the rumors that Hillary may be planning to step into the 2020 presidential race.
Clinton has frequently hinted that she’s been thinking about the possibility of humiliating herself one last time.
Hilary claimed that she’s “been deluged” by supporters urging her to join the crowded Democrat field seeking to oust President Trump.
Last October, she told a crowd of adoring fans that she’d “like to be President.”
“Maybe there does need to be a re-match,” Clinton later said during a PBS interview. “I mean, obviously I can beat him again.”
Well sure, we don’t envision President Trump being named chancellor of a university anytime soon, but that’s probably not what she had in mind.


thepoliticalinsider--2020-01-02--Militia Leader Behind Attack on US Embassy Was White House Guest of Obama

Hadi al Amiri , a militia leader identified as one of the organizers of this week ’ s attack on the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad , met with President Barack Obama in the White House in 2011 .
Al Amiri joined a delegation consisting of several top advisers including Iraqi PM Nouri al-Maliki for the meeting with the former President inside the oval office .
He was known to have links to Iran ’ s Revolutionary Guard Corps – a designated terror organization – at the time .
Earlier this week , according to the Daily Mail , al Amiri @ @ @ @ @ @ @ US embassy in Baghdad when it was stormed and set alight by pro-Iran militants.
” Secretary of State Mike Pompeo shared an image of the militia leader on social media calling the attack on the embassy “ orchestrated by terrorists ” and “ abetted by Iranian proxies.
” The mob , including al Amiri , stormed the embassy in Baghdad wearing militia uniforms and shouting “ Death to America !
” Al Amiri , according to the Washington Post , “ is considered Tehran ’ s man in Baghdad ” though they diminished @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ‘ rabble-rouser ’ for protesters .
“ Amiri heads the Badr Organization , which is one of the largest pro-Iran militias in Iraq and is part of the PMF , ” they reported .
What a timeline – from the Obama White House in 2011 to conducting terrorist attacks against American buildings and personnel less than 10 years later .
Obama Criticized at the Time Mr. Obama was heavily criticized at the time over “ grave concerns ” associated with having somebody associated with the Revolutionary Guard in the White House .
Louis @ @ @ @ @ @ @ director in the Clinton administration , said it was shocking that al-Amiri would be included in the visit , noting that Iran ’ s Revolutionary Guard had been involved in “ countless acts of terrorism , which are acts of war against the United States.
” Former Representative Ileana Ros-Lehtinen ( R-FL ) , who served as Chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee at the time , said then it was “ extremely disturbing that the White House would see fit to welcome Al-Amiri.
” “ If anything , he should be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ other appropriate U.S. law enforcement and counterterrorism agencies , ” she added .
Instead , Obama welcomed him as a guest .
A guest who later helped to organize an attack on a U.S. embassy .

Hadi al Amiri, a militia leader identified as one of the organizers of this week’s attack on the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad, met with President Barack Obama in the White House in 2011.
Al Amiri joined a delegation consisting of several top advisers including Iraqi PM Nouri al-Maliki for the meeting with the former President inside the oval office.
He was known to have links to Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps – a designated terror organization – at the time.
Earlier this week, according to the Daily Mail, al Amiri “was leading the charge against the US embassy in Baghdad when it was stormed and set alight by pro-Iran militants.”
The attack today was orchestrated by terrorists – Abu Mahdi al Muhandis and Qays al-Khazali – and abetted by Iranian proxies – Hadi al Amari and Faleh al-Fayyad. All are pictured below outside our embassy. pic.twitter.com/2QfGGrfmDd — Secretary Pompeo (@SecPompeo) December 31, 2019
Obama’s Guest
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo shared an image of the militia leader on social media calling the attack on the embassy “orchestrated by terrorists” and “abetted by Iranian proxies.”
The mob, including al Amiri, stormed the embassy in Baghdad wearing militia uniforms and shouting “Death to America!”
Al Amiri, according to the Washington Post, “is considered Tehran’s man in Baghdad” though they diminished his pull by defining him as a ‘rabble-rouser’ for protesters.
“Amiri heads the Badr Organization, which is one of the largest pro-Iran militias in Iraq and is part of the PMF,” they reported.
The PMF (Popular Mobilization Forces) is “an umbrella organization uniting primarily Iran-backed Shiite paramilitary groups.”
What a timeline – from the Obama White House in 2011 to conducting terrorist attacks against American buildings and personnel less than 10 years later.
As you attack Trump’s foreign policy, Iranian militia members are — at this very moment — attacking American soldiers using the $1.7B cash you and Team Obama sent to Tehran. What a time to be self righteous. https://t.co/FUtg02WTwZ — Bryan Dean Wright (@BryanDeanWright) December 31, 2019
Obama Criticized at the Time
Mr. Obama was heavily criticized at the time over “grave concerns” associated with having somebody associated with the Revolutionary Guard in the White House.
Louis J. Freeh, who served as FBI director in the Clinton administration, said it was shocking that al-Amiri would be included in the visit, noting that Iran’s Revolutionary Guard had been involved in “countless acts of terrorism, which are acts of war against the United States.”
Former Representative Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-FL), who served as Chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee at the time, said then it was “extremely disturbing that the White House would see fit to welcome Al-Amiri.”
“If anything, he should be subject to questioning by the FBI and other appropriate U.S. law enforcement and counterterrorism agencies,” she added.
Instead, Obama welcomed him as a guest. A guest who later helped to organize an attack on a U.S. embassy.


thepoliticalinsider--2020-01-02--Giuliani Ready To Testify at Trump Trial About ‘Vast’ Corruption Of Democrats

Rudy Giuliani , Donald Trump ’ s personal attorney , said Tuesday that he is prepared to testify at the president ’ s impeachment trial about “ American Ukrainian corruption.
” ‘ I ’ d love to try the case ’ Fox News reported that Giuliani told reporters at Trump ’ s Mar-a-Lago retreat in Florida , “ I would testify , I would do demonstrations , I ’ d give lectures , I ’ d give summations or I do what I do best .
I try the case.
” “ I ’ d love to try the case @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ‘ We Have Him On Tape With Corruption ’ : Trump Says Biden Is ‘ Falling Like A Rock ’ Though the House passed two Articles of Impeachment against Trump last month , a lawyer who provided testimony for Democrats on the House Judiciary Committee has insisted that the president has not been impeached until the Senate officially receives the verdict .
To date , House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has not passed the House impeachment along to the Senate .
The Democrats ’ entire impeachment effort centered on a telephone call on July @ @ @ @ @ @ @ President Volodymyr Zelensky .
Democrats believe that Trump used U.S. military aid to Ukraine as leverage to get that country to investigate former Vice President Joe Biden .
Trump has repeatedly denied these claims .
Giuliani has reportedly delved into U.S.-Ukraine affairs thoroughly and recently returned with a mass of documents that he alleges is further evidence of “ vast ” corruption in Ukraine that is damning for top Democrats .
RELATED : Giuliani Reportedly Pursued Personal Business Dealings In Ukraine While Pushing For Investigations ‘ It ’ s the reason why the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ What I learned is that the corruption in Ukraine is vast .
It ’ s extensive .
It highly involves the Democratic Party , not just in 2016 , but for many years , ” Giuliani said , in what he described as “ American Ukrainian corruption.
” The former New York City mayor said his investigation continues as he interviews witnesses and that he just needs the “ right forum ” to reveal his findings .
“ It will turn out to be a series of criminal acts that will involve the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” Giuliani said .
“ And it ’ s the reason why the Democratic Party is in panic , ” he added .
We have heard much from Democrats about the Trump administration ’ s alleged corruption regarding Ukraine .
We have heard constantly from them about the supposed nefarious dealings of this President since the first day he stepped foot in office .
But will Democrats be just as interested to pursue the “ truth ” when Rudy Giuliani reveals his findings ?

RELATED: ‘We Have Him On Tape With Corruption’: Trump Says Biden Is ‘Falling Like A Rock’
Rudy Giuliani says he is willing to testify at Trump impeachment trial https://t.co/sFRO9NeEvw #FoxNews
Rudy Has Learned Of VAST Corruption Involving Democrats & Ukraine. #TRUMP2020LandsideVictory🇺🇸 — Phillis Trumplican🌟🌟🌟 (@DudaPhillis) January 1, 2020
Though the House passed two Articles of Impeachment against Trump last month, a lawyer who provided testimony for Democrats on the House Judiciary Committee has insisted that the president has not been impeached until the Senate officially receives the verdict.
To date, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has not passed the House impeachment along to the Senate.
‘Vast’ Corruption
The Democrats’ entire impeachment effort centered on a telephone call on July 25 in 2019 between Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Democrats believe that Trump used U.S. military aid to Ukraine as leverage to get that country to investigate former Vice President Joe Biden. Trump has repeatedly denied these claims.
Giuliani has reportedly delved into U.S.-Ukraine affairs thoroughly and recently returned with a mass of documents that he alleges is further evidence of “vast” corruption in Ukraine that is damning for top Democrats.
“What I learned is that the corruption in Ukraine is vast. It’s extensive. It highly involves the Democratic Party, not just in 2016, but for many years,” he said, in what he described as “American Ukrainian corruption.” https://t.co/707bT9AS85 — Barbara Ann (@daynutrition) January 2, 2020
RELATED: Giuliani Reportedly Pursued Personal Business Dealings In Ukraine While Pushing For Investigations
‘It’s the reason why the Democratic Party is in panic’
“What I learned is that the corruption in Ukraine is vast. It’s extensive. It highly involves the Democratic Party, not just in 2016, but for many years,” Giuliani said, in what he described as “American Ukrainian corruption.”
The former New York City mayor said his investigation continues as he interviews witnesses and that he just needs the “right forum” to reveal his findings.
“It will turn out to be a series of criminal acts that will involve the highest levels of the Obama administration,” Giuliani said.
“And it’s the reason why the Democratic Party is in panic,” he added.
We have heard much from Democrats about the Trump administration’s alleged corruption regarding Ukraine. We have heard constantly from them about the supposed nefarious dealings of this President since the first day he stepped foot in office.
But will Democrats be just as interested to pursue the “truth” when Rudy Giuliani reveals his findings?
Stay tuned.


thepoliticalinsider--2020-01-02--Trump Slams Pelosi: ‘Most Overrated Person I Know’

On Tuesday , President Donald Trump described Nancy Pelosi as the most “ overrated person ” he knows , after blasting the Speaker of the House for not moving forward with the articles of impeachment against him .
“ Remember when Pelosi was screaming that President Trump is a danger to our nation and we must move quickly .
They didn ’ t get one Republican House vote , and lost 3 Dems , ” Trump tweeted .
“ They produced no case so now she doesn ’ t want to go to the Senate.
” “ She ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ know !
” he continued .
The President hasn ’ t always felt this way about Pelosi .
In 2018 he praised her , saying they had a “ great relationship.
” In 2008 the Huffington Post reported Trump calling Pelosi “ impressive ” and said “ I like her a lot.
” On December 18 , the House of Representatives voted to impeach on two separate articles Trump after months of debate .
The first vote alleged abuse of power article and the second , obstruction of Congress .
Pelosi Has Not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ For now , Pelosi is holding on to the articles of impeachment until the Republican-led Senate can agree with Democrats on the proper rules for a trial .
Early on , Pelosi was reluctant to pursue impeachment , when 228 Democrats voiced support for an impeachment inquiry before the vote .
At the time , Pelosi said she believes Trump was “ goading ” Democrats to impeach him because the President believed it would excite his base .
RELATED : Ted Cruz on Nancy Pelosi ’ s Articles of Impeachment : ‘ They @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Does She Realize She ’ s Doing Trump a Favor ?
You get the feeling that part of Pelosi ’ s reluctance to pass impeachment to the Senate is that she realizes this whole affair is only helping get more Americans behind President Trump .
As we head into 2020 and Democrats continue to scramble to find a leader , Donald Trump ’ s re-election chances seem to get better everyday .
Will Nancy Pelosi and the Democrats ’ impeachment strategy backfire ?
Will she be proven “ overrated ” as a leader @ @ @ @ @ @

RELATED: Donald Trump Jr. Obliterates Joy Reid For Calling Iraq Embassy Attack ‘Trump’s Benghazi’
Remember when Pelosi was screaming that President Trump is a danger to our nation and we must move quickly. They didn’t get one Republican House vote, and lost 3 Dems. They produced no case so now she doesn’t want to go to the Senate. She’s all lies. Most overrated person I know! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) December 31, 2019
The President hasn’t always felt this way about Pelosi. In 2018 he praised her, saying they had a “great relationship.” In 2008 the Huffington Post reported Trump calling Pelosi “impressive” and said “I like her a lot.”
On December 18, the House of Representatives voted to impeach on two separate articles Trump after months of debate. The first vote alleged abuse of power article and the second, obstruction of Congress.
Not a single Republican voted to impeach Trump.
Pelosi Has Not Passed Impeachment On to the Senate–Why?
For now, Pelosi is holding on to the articles of impeachment until the Republican-led Senate can agree with Democrats on the proper rules for a trial.
Early on, Pelosi was reluctant to pursue impeachment, when 228 Democrats voiced support for an impeachment inquiry before the vote. At the time, Pelosi said she believes Trump was “goading” Democrats to impeach him because the President believed it would excite his base.
You think?
Trump RIPS Nancy Pelosi as “most overrated person I know!”
READ MORE: https://t.co/zbEAYZT1lM — Neon Nettle (@NeonNettle) January 1, 2020
RELATED: Ted Cruz on Nancy Pelosi’s Articles of Impeachment: ‘They Don’t Allege Any Crime’
Does She Realize She’s Doing Trump a Favor?
You get the feeling that part of Pelosi’s reluctance to pass impeachment to the Senate is that she realizes this whole affair is only helping get more Americans behind President Trump. As we head into 2020 and Democrats continue to scramble to find a leader, Donald Trump’s re-election chances seem to get better everyday.
Will Nancy Pelosi and the Democrats’ impeachment strategy backfire? Will she be proven “overrated” as a leader come the next presidential election?


thepoliticalinsider--2020-01-02--Happy New Year! President Trump’s 2020 Campaign Raises $46 Million In Fourth Quarter

In the fourth quarter of 2019 , President Donald Trump ’ s 2020 re-election campaign raised $ 46 million according to a senior Team Trump official .
This impressive amount came largely due to a surge of donations in the wake of the Democrats ’ impeachment bid .
These dollars give Trump a fundraising advantage over many Democrats fighting for their party ’ s nomination , with their first votes to go down in Iowa in little over a month .
According to Reuters , Trump ’ s campaign is starting the new year $ 102.7 million cash on hand @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in more states beyond the ones that delivered his improbable victory in 2016 .
RELATED : Trump Ties Obama For Most Admired Man in the World A Big Reason for Trump ’ s Fundraising Success Is That He Never Stopped Campaigning An anonymous campaign official said that Trump ’ s strong fundraising was a direct result of his decision to keep his campaign going after taking office in 2017 .
Trump filed for re-election shortly after stepping into the White House , which allowed the campaign to keep functioning .
This is something @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The $ 46 million raised in the fourth quarter was just the amount raised by the Trump re-election campaign .
Trump and Vice President Mike Pence commonly appear at fundraising events that benefit both the campaign and the Republican National Committee .
The amount the RNC has raised in the fourth quarter of 2019 is expected to be revealed soon .
In the third quarter of 2019 , Trump and the Republican Party combined raised $ 125 million .
In all of 2019 , Trump ’ s re-election campaign raised a total @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 83.4 million of it .
His team began 2019 with $ 19.3 million cash on hand .
According to the anonymous Trump official , his $ 102.7 million cash on hand surpasses the $ 81.8 million Democratic President Barack Obama ’ s campaign had when he kicked off his re-election effort at the end of 2011 .
2020 Democrats have also begun releasing fundraising numbers for the fourth quarter .
Pete Buttigieg announced Wednesday that his campaign had raised $ 24.7 million in the last three months of 2019 .
RELATED : Team @ @ @ @ @ @ @ One Week of Impeachment Probe ‘ The president ’ s campaign only got bigger and stronger ’ Still , the $ 46 million raised represented the greatest fundraising quarter for the Trump campaign in the 2020 election , most of it due to backlash against the Democrats over impeachment .
Trump campaign head Brad Parscale said in a statement that his boss ’ s strong quarter “ is testament to his wide grassroots support and his stellar record of achievement on behalf of the American people.
” “ Democrats and the media have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the president ’ s campaign only got bigger and stronger with our best fundraising quarter this cycle , ” he added .
“ The president ’ s war chest and grassroots army make his re-election campaign an unstoppable juggernaut , ” Parscale finished .

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JUST IN: Trump campaign rakes in $46 million in fourth quarter, raises 2019 fundraising total to $143 million https://t.co/L3lnQLblTW pic.twitter.com/gqyROi2Lfq — The Hill (@thehill) January 2, 2020
A Big Reason for Trump’s Fundraising Success Is That He Never Stopped Campaigning
An anonymous campaign official said that Trump’s strong fundraising was a direct result of his decision to keep his campaign going after taking office in 2017.
Trump filed for re-election shortly after stepping into the White House, which allowed the campaign to keep functioning. This is something most incoming presidents don’t do.
The $46 million raised in the fourth quarter was just the amount raised by the Trump re-election campaign. Trump and Vice President Mike Pence commonly appear at fundraising events that benefit both the campaign and the Republican National Committee.
The amount the RNC has raised in the fourth quarter of 2019 is expected to be revealed soon.
In the third quarter of 2019, Trump and the Republican Party combined raised $125 million.
In all of 2019, Trump’s re-election campaign raised a total of $143 million and banked $83.4 million of it. His team began 2019 with $19.3 million cash on hand.
According to the anonymous Trump official, his $102.7 million cash on hand surpasses the $81.8 million Democratic President Barack Obama’s campaign had when he kicked off his re-election effort at the end of 2011.
2020 Democrats have also begun releasing fundraising numbers for the fourth quarter. Pete Buttigieg announced Wednesday that his campaign had raised $24.7 million in the last three months of 2019.
Staggering $46M raised by @realDonaldTrump in Q4 2019. Jaw-dropping $102.7M CoH. This is JUST CAMPAIGN fundraising and doesn’t include RNC. That will be HUGE too. Big response to POTUS record. Dems impeach & Trump gets stronger!https://t.co/TRtmJNV1Se — Brad Parscale – Text TRUMP to 88022 (@parscale) January 2, 2020
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‘The president’s campaign only got bigger and stronger’
Still, the $46 million raised represented the greatest fundraising quarter for the Trump campaign in the 2020 election, most of it due to backlash against the Democrats over impeachment.
Trump campaign head Brad Parscale said in a statement that his boss’s strong quarter “is testament to his wide grassroots support and his stellar record of achievement on behalf of the American people.”
“Democrats and the media have been in a sham impeachment frenzy and the president’s campaign only got bigger and stronger with our best fundraising quarter this cycle,” he added.
“The president’s war chest and grassroots army make his re-election campaign an unstoppable juggernaut,” Parscale finished.


thepoliticalinsider--2020-01-02--Iran President Admits Trump’s Sanctions Wiped Out Obama’s Nuclear Deal, Pallets of Cash

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani admitted that President Trump ’ s strict sanctions have cost his country $ 200 billion , effectively wiping out assets provided by the Obama administration .
“ Sanctions have deprived the Islamic Republic of $ 100 billion in oil revenue in the last two years and an equal amount in foreign investment credit , ” Bloomberg News reported , citing Rouhani ’ s official website .
President Trump signed a resumption of U.S. sanctions in 2018 following withdrawal from the one-sided Iran nuclear deal which had lifted them previously .
“ The last set of sanctions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ come back into force , ” Trump announced in a statement , further warning Iran to “ abandon its destructive behavior or continue down the path toward economic disaster.
” RELATED : Hillary and Obama Blast Trump on Iran Deal , Sarah Sanders Nukes Them to Pieces The $ 200 billion hit to Iran ’ s economy effectively wipes out the $ 150 billion in assets that were held in overseas accounts and sent back to Iran , a process put into motion by the nuclear deal .
It also negates the nearly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as leverage to ensure three American prisoners were released .
Money which “ was flown into Iran on wooden pallets stacked with Swiss francs , euros and other currencies , ” CNN reported at the time .
These funds have reportedly been used to finance terror operations , possibly even earmarked for militia strikes including one that fired a rocket at an Iraqi military base last week , killing an American contractor , as well as this week ’ s embassy attack in Iraq .
RELATED : Not Benghazi : Trump Threatens Iran @ @ @ @ @ @ @ US Embassy The State Department explained this past April that sanctions on Iran are designed to “ deny the regime the revenue it needs to fund terrorism and violent wars abroad.
” By contrast , the Obama State Department was more than willing to fork over money to a regime whose modus operandi is to cause “ death to America.
” Literally doing so by sending them pallets of cash .
Obama even went so far as to secretly attempt to give the regime temporary access to U.S. banks .
“ The Obama @ @ @ @ @ @ @ deal misled the American people , ” Ohio Senator Rob Portman charged .
“ I think they did so because they were desperate to get a deal.
” Under Obama , Iran was receiving a multitude of economic benefits as well as being granted a pathway to a nuclear program .
The President is wiping that all out .

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani admitted that President Trump’s strict sanctions have cost his country $200 billion, effectively wiping out assets provided by the Obama administration.
“Sanctions have deprived the Islamic Republic of $100 billion in oil revenue in the last two years and an equal amount in foreign investment credit,” Bloomberg News reported, citing Rouhani’s official website.
President Trump signed a resumption of U.S. sanctions in 2018 following withdrawal from the one-sided Iran nuclear deal which had lifted them previously.
“The last set of sanctions lifted under the terrible nuclear deal will come back into force,” Trump announced in a statement, further warning Iran to “abandon its destructive behavior or continue down the path toward economic disaster.”
“Renewed U.S. sanctions have cost Iran $200 billion in foreign-exchange income and investment, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said Tuesday.” https://t.co/qPUq0OJxbr — Mark Dubowitz (@mdubowitz) January 1, 2020
Wiped Out Obama’s Legacy
The $200 billion hit to Iran’s economy effectively wipes out the $150 billion in assets that were held in overseas accounts and sent back to Iran, a process put into motion by the nuclear deal.
It also negates the nearly $2 billion the former President used as leverage to ensure three American prisoners were released.
Money which “was flown into Iran on wooden pallets stacked with Swiss francs, euros and other currencies,” CNN reported at the time.
These funds have reportedly been used to finance terror operations, possibly even earmarked for militia strikes including one that fired a rocket at an Iraqi military base last week, killing an American contractor, as well as this week’s embassy attack in Iraq.
No doubt Iran would prefer pallets of cash, ala Obama, but a threat from a President with cojones will do the trick! And it’s a lot easier on the American taxpayers! Thanks to the best President EVER! President Trump!🇺🇸 — Linda Suhler, PhD (@LindaSuhler) December 31, 2019
Iran Not Dealing With a Patsy Anymore
The State Department explained this past April that sanctions on Iran are designed to “deny the regime the revenue it needs to fund terrorism and violent wars abroad.”
By contrast, the Obama State Department was more than willing to fork over money to a regime whose modus operandi is to cause “death to America.”
Literally doing so by sending them pallets of cash.
Obama even went so far as to secretly attempt to give the regime temporary access to U.S. banks.
Also clear from the story that top Obama administration officials lied about these decisions. Important with Obama, as with Trump, to use that word when it applies. They lied. https://t.co/6VkuImGByk — Stephen Hayes (@stephenfhayes) June 6, 2018
“The Obama administration during the negotiation of the Iran deal misled the American people,” Ohio Senator Rob Portman charged. “I think they did so because they were desperate to get a deal.”
Under Obama, Iran was receiving a multitude of economic benefits as well as being granted a pathway to a nuclear program.
The President is wiping that all out.


thepoliticalinsider--2020-01-02--Donald Trump Jr. Obliterates Joy Reid For Calling Iraq Embassy Attack ‘Trump’s Benghazi’

Donald Trump Jr. offered indisputable facts that set the record straight for MSNBC host Joy Reid , after the latter called an attack on a U.S. Embassy in Baghdad earlier this week “ Trump ’ s Benghazi.
” Violent mobs were organized Tuesday by Iran in response to an airstrike by the U.S. military over the weekend that killed dozens of Iran-backed militia members .
The military strike was in response to the death of an American contractor last week when the militia fired a rocket at an Iraqi military base .
The pro-Tehran mobs stormed the embassy wearing militia @ @ @ @ @ @ @ !
’ and managed to smash security cameras , break down a door into the reception area , and set the room on fire .
Reid , upset that the President can multitask on Twitter , retweeted a satirical account which automatically turns Trump ’ s tweets into ‘ official ’ press releases .
This particular one happened to mention the Ukraine call transcripts .
“ As Trump ’ s Benghazi unfolds in Iraq … ” she snidely added to the retweet .
RELATED : Not Benghazi : Trump Threatens Iran , Takes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ As he is known to do from time to time , the President ’ s son stepped in to offer the mainstream media and Joy Reid a little dose of reality .
Or , as we like to call them – Facts .
Trump Jr. noted the swift and decisive actions taken by the President as the attack on our embassy in Iraq was unfolding .
“ ‘ Trump ’ s Benghazi ’ was handled with decisive action , like an actual leader would respond , ” Trump Jr. wrote .
“ The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ respond , unlike Obama/ [ Hillary ] ) was really the anti-Benghazi response !
” RELATED : Lindsey Graham Declares That Under President Trump , ‘ There Will Be No Benghazis on His Watch ’ As noted by The Political Insider , Trump immediately vowed to hold Iran “ fully responsible , ” prepped further crippling sanctions on the nation , warned that Iraq had better protect American personnel , and deployed roughly 100 Marines and multiple AH-64 Apaches to increase security .
It ’ d also be obvious to most Americans ( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were lost on Trump ’ s watch .
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo also explains why it ’ s the Obama administration who is responsible for this embassy attack .
“ We came in when the previous administration had provided lots of money , lots of money that was used for that nuclear program , lots of money that had been used for terror all around the world develop their missile program , ” he stated .
Some of that money likely helped fund the organized mobs who attacked the embassy .
In @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not ‘ Trump ’ s Benghazi , ’ but it could more accurately be described as ‘ Obama ’ s second Benghazi.
’ The President on Wednesday had this to add : “ The Marines came in .
We had some great warriors come in .
They did a fantastic job .
This will not be a Benghazi .
Benghazi never should have happened .
This will never , ever be a Benghazi … They will pay a very big price for any damages incurred.
” Unlike the previous administration – who spent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ American personnel – do you even doubt Trump will follow through ?

Donald Trump Jr. offered indisputable facts that set the record straight for MSNBC host Joy Reid, after the latter called an attack on a U.S. Embassy in Baghdad earlier this week “Trump’s Benghazi.”
Violent mobs were organized Tuesday by Iran in response to an airstrike by the U.S. military over the weekend that killed dozens of Iran-backed militia members. The military strike was in response to the death of an American contractor last week when the militia fired a rocket at an Iraqi military base.
The pro-Tehran mobs stormed the embassy wearing militia uniforms, shouting ‘Death to America!’ and managed to smash security cameras, break down a door into the reception area, and set the room on fire.
Reid, upset that the President can multitask on Twitter, retweeted a satirical account which automatically turns Trump’s tweets into ‘official’ press releases. This particular one happened to mention the Ukraine call transcripts.
“As Trump’s Benghazi unfolds in Iraq …” she snidely added to the retweet.
As Trump’s Benghazi unfolds in Iraq… https://t.co/X8FsJpt6Au — Joy Reid (@JoyAnnReid) December 31, 2019
Don Jr. Slaps Her With Facts
As he is known to do from time to time, the President’s son stepped in to offer the mainstream media and Joy Reid a little dose of reality. Or, as we like to call them – Facts.
Trump Jr. noted the swift and decisive actions taken by the President as the attack on our embassy in Iraq was unfolding.
“‘Trump’s Benghazi’ was handled with decisive action, like an actual leader would respond,” Trump Jr. wrote. “The response (since they actually bothered to respond, unlike Obama/[Hillary]) was really the anti-Benghazi response!”
“You’re welcome,” he snarkily added.
“Trump’s Benghazi” was handled with decisive action, like an actual leader would respond. The response (since they actually bothered to respond, unlike Obama/Crooked) was really the anti-Benghazi response! You’re welcome. https://t.co/pih1s9PfHl — Donald Trump Jr. (@DonaldJTrumpJr) January 1, 2020
The Anti-Benghazi
As noted by The Political Insider, Trump immediately vowed to hold Iran “fully responsible,” prepped further crippling sanctions on the nation, warned that Iraq had better protect American personnel, and deployed roughly 100 Marines and multiple AH-64 Apaches to increase security.
It’d also be obvious to most Americans (other than Reid) that no lives were lost on Trump’s watch.
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo also explains why it’s the Obama administration who is responsible for this embassy attack.
“We came in when the previous administration had provided lots of money, lots of money that was used for that nuclear program, lots of money that had been used for terror all around the world develop their missile program,” he stated.
Some of that money likely helped fund the organized mobs who attacked the embassy. In other words, not only is this not ‘Trump’s Benghazi,’ but it could more accurately be described as ‘Obama’s second Benghazi.’
The President on Wednesday had this to add: “The Marines came in. We had some great warriors come in. They did a fantastic job. This will not be a Benghazi. Benghazi never should have happened. This will never, ever be a Benghazi … They will pay a very big price for any damages incurred.”
Unlike the previous administration – who spent more time on the coverup than aiding American personnel – do you even doubt Trump will follow through?


thepoliticalinsider--2020-01-07--Trump Administration’s Strong Energy Policy Means U.S. is No Longer Hostage to Oil States

Many can recall the gas lines , oil embargoes , and energy crises of the 1970s that hurt the U.S. consumer and reduced U.S. power .
The Nixon , Ford , and Carter administrations all took their lumps during that period and had to calibrate Middle Eastern and strategic options to that reality .
But because of the pro-market energy policies of President Trump those days are gone .
The president ’ s championship of fracking and shale has made the U.S. a net exporter of energy going into 2020 .
OPEC , especially due to the world oil glut @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a shell of its former self .
The International Energy Agency , which is an energy policy organization based in Paris , even predicted in a December statement that the U.S. is on course to become a continual exporter of oil and gas , “ On a historic note , in September , the United States momentarily became a net oil exporter .
This is a major milestone on its path to becoming a sustained net exporter , which is likely to be late in 2020 or early in 2021.
” The one @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is the obsession of U.S. Dems with socialist and allegedly “ green ” policies that would set the energy clock back to the time of the 1973 Arab Oil Embargo .
Costly and non-effective programs like windmill power and carbon credits are a mere mask for the Left ’ s continual mission to exert as much power as it can over the daily life of the average citizen in a “ Watermelon Communist ” ( green on the outside , red on the inside ) fashion .
Typical for this policy mode , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ than they save in energy costs .
We can also see the public horror that is everyday life in the teeming disease-filled cities of the failed state of California as part of the price paid when polities adopt energy solutions favored by the Left .
Meanwhile , American energy companies like Rime Energy Services are thriving under Trump ’ s policies , innovating and bringing more efficient , state-of-the-art technologies to an ever expanding U.S. and world energy market—helping the U.S. become the energy power-house of tomorrow .
As the U.S. progresses to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ production , and export , the once mighty hold on the West of the small oil states of the Middle East will lessen with time .
That is good news for the Free World .
This piece originally appeared in LifeZette and is used by permission .
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By David Kamioner | January 6, 2020
Many can recall the gas lines, oil embargoes, and energy crises of the 1970s that hurt the U.S. consumer and reduced U.S. power.
The Nixon, Ford, and Carter administrations all took their lumps during that period and had to calibrate Middle Eastern and strategic options to that reality.
But because of the pro-market energy policies of President Trump those days are gone.
The president’s championship of fracking and shale has made the U.S. a net exporter of energy going into 2020.
OPEC, especially due to the world oil glut of the past several years, is a shell of its former self.
The International Energy Agency, which is an energy policy organization based in Paris, even predicted in a December statement that the U.S. is on course to become a continual exporter of oil and gas, “On a historic note, in September, the United States momentarily became a net oil exporter. This is a major milestone on its path to becoming a sustained net exporter, which is likely to be late in 2020 or early in 2021.”
The one sour note in this otherwise shiny scenario is the obsession of U.S. Dems with socialist and allegedly “green” policies that would set the energy clock back to the time of the 1973 Arab Oil Embargo.
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Costly and non-effective programs like windmill power and carbon credits are a mere mask for the Left’s continual mission to exert as much power as it can over the daily life of the average citizen in a “Watermelon Communist” (green on the outside, red on the inside) fashion.
RELATED: Progressive Dems Unveil Green New Deal ‘for Those Left Behind’
Typical for this policy mode, windmills cost more to clean and maintain than they save in energy costs. We can also see the public horror that is everyday life in the teeming disease-filled cities of the failed state of California as part of the price paid when polities adopt energy solutions favored by the Left.
Meanwhile, American energy companies like Rime Energy Services are thriving under Trump’s policies, innovating and bringing more efficient, state-of-the-art technologies to an ever expanding U.S. and world energy market—helping the U.S. become the energy power-house of tomorrow.
As the U.S. progresses to a higher level of energy exploration, production, and export, the once mighty hold on the West of the small oil states of the Middle East will lessen with time.
That is good news for the Free World.
This piece originally appeared in LifeZette and is used by permission.
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thepoliticalinsider--2020-01-07--Strategic Consequence of Soleimani Airstrike Could Mean Possible Split for Russia and Syria

The fallout from last week ’ s justified American strike against Iranian terrorist bully boy Qassem Soleimani continues to reverberate in the tactical and strategic senses .
One of the strategic consequences is putting a spanner in the once close relationship between Syria and Russia regarding their roles in the Syrian civil war .
The Syrian military and political leadership has fallen into two factions .
One hates the Iranians and wants a closer relationship with Russia .
The other , and Syrian President Bashar-al-Assad is said to align here , has grown close to the Iranians and was particularly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hellfire and eternal damnation , Qassem Soleimani .
With the likely smoldering in molten sulfur Iranian butcher out of the picture it has brought to the fore a conflict that was heretofore repressed to safeguard other aspects of the shaky civil war alliance .
The pro-Iranian faction seems to be in the ascendance , at least for now .
U.S. troops who are still stationed in selected parts of Syria are mostly out of the fray .
But still in the thick of it is the wily Russian president Vladimir Putin and the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ invested time , arms , and lives in Syria trying to convince other nations it still is a global player .
It has succeeded to a point , as Putin has done well using his strategic pair of fives like a straight flush .
However , given its own internal issues in places like Chechnya the Russians have no great inherent love for Islam or Muslim nations .
Just the opposite .
During the Soviet era the Russians thought of their Arab and Middle Eastern allies as nothing more than expendable pawns .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Syria Without Any American Bloodshed Many of the Levantine pawns returned the cynical negative sentiment with knobs on .
Iran is in the region , she has a large , if badly trained and armed , military force , and commands the loyalty of satraps like Hezbollah and other fanatical co-religionists in the area .
These factors make the continued rise of the pro-Iranian faction inside Syria more likely than not .
For the U.S. it is interesting news to digest and plan upon .
Thankfully it is not much else .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ is used by permission .
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By David Kamioner | January 6, 2020
The fallout from last week’s justified American strike against Iranian terrorist bully boy Qassem Soleimani continues to reverberate in the tactical and strategic senses.
One of the strategic consequences is putting a spanner in the once close relationship between Syria and Russia regarding their roles in the Syrian civil war.
The Syrian military and political leadership has fallen into two factions.
One hates the Iranians and wants a closer relationship with Russia.
The other, and Syrian President Bashar-al-Assad is said to align here, has grown close to the Iranians and was particularly influenced by the current resident of excruciating hellfire and eternal damnation, Qassem Soleimani.
With the likely smoldering in molten sulfur Iranian butcher out of the picture it has brought to the fore a conflict that was heretofore repressed to safeguard other aspects of the shaky civil war alliance.
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The pro-Iranian faction seems to be in the ascendance, at least for now.
U.S. troops who are still stationed in selected parts of Syria are mostly out of the fray. But still in the thick of it is the wily Russian president Vladimir Putin and the mad mullahs of Iran.
Russia has invested time, arms, and lives in Syria trying to convince other nations it still is a global player.
It has succeeded to a point, as Putin has done well using his strategic pair of fives like a straight flush.
However, given its own internal issues in places like Chechnya the Russians have no great inherent love for Islam or Muslim nations. Just the opposite. During the Soviet era the Russians thought of their Arab and Middle Eastern allies as nothing more than expendable pawns.
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Many of the Levantine pawns returned the cynical negative sentiment with knobs on.
Iran is in the region, she has a large, if badly trained and armed, military force, and commands the loyalty of satraps like Hezbollah and other fanatical co-religionists in the area.
These factors make the continued rise of the pro-Iranian faction inside Syria more likely than not.
For the U.S. it is interesting news to digest and plan upon. Thankfully it is not much else.
This piece originally appeared in LifeZette and is used by permission.
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