thepoliticalinsider--2020-01-02--Why 2020 Will Be a Vital Year for the Supreme Court

For decades in America , the Supreme Court of the U.S. has been at the nexus of legal and constitutional issues that affect not only the government but everyday Americans .
Related : Trump Heads into 2020 with ‘ Historic ’ Number of Judicial Appointments The way average citizens of this country lead our lives on a daily basis — the details of how we work , live , love , travel , raise our families and follow our faiths — are often decided by nine jurists whom we will likely never meet and will never directly vote into office @ @ @ @ @ @ @ nation ’ s highest court are so important that when he was a presidential candidate more than three years ago now , Donald Trump made his potential nominations to the judicial body a centerpiece of his campaign in 2016 .
And that is why the Left and the Dems have fought him so hard on them .
School desegregation , contraception , abortion , gun rights , immigration , health care , and presidential power are just a few of the questions the high court has been asked to rule upon in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ looks to be no different .
On the SCOTUS docket for 2020 are cases involving abortion , immigration , LGBTQ issues , gun rights , access to Trump ’ s tax returns , gerrymandering , religious liberty , and congressional subpoenas for Trump aides — not to mention the role as judge that Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts ( shown at the top of this article ) may play in any Senate trial of President Trump .
For court critics , the justices have no business ruling on many of these issues @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , not merely interpreters of the constitutionality of law and government action .
Even Roberts himself said during remarks in New York in September , as other outlets reported , “ I ’ ve been elected by nobody.
” Once thought to be a solid conservative , Roberts has been looked upon as a swing vote of late , voting with liberal colleagues on several issues such as Obamacare .
Court defenders point to the abrogation of responsibility by Congress , claiming it has punted these issues to the high court to escape @ @ @ @ @ @ @ partisan issues .
One thing is certain : Supreme Court decisions will affect our lives and the life of this nation in 2020 and very likely well beyond .
This piece originally appeared in LifeZette and is used by permission .
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By David Kamioner | January 2, 2020
For decades in America, the Supreme Court of the U.S. has been at the nexus of legal and constitutional issues that affect not only the government but everyday Americans.
Related: Trump Heads into 2020 with ‘Historic’ Number of Judicial Appointments
The way average citizens of this country lead our lives on a daily basis — the details of how we work, live, love, travel, raise our families and follow our faiths — are often decided by nine jurists whom we will likely never meet and will never directly vote into office.
Those chosen to sit on the nation’s highest court are so important that when he was a presidential candidate more than three years ago now, Donald Trump made his potential nominations to the judicial body a centerpiece of his campaign in 2016.
And that is why the Left and the Dems have fought him so hard on them.
School desegregation, contraception, abortion, gun rights, immigration, health care, and presidential power are just a few of the questions the high court has been asked to rule upon in the past. This New Year of 2020 looks to be no different.
On the SCOTUS docket for 2020 are cases involving abortion, immigration, LGBTQ issues, gun rights, access to Trump’s tax returns, gerrymandering, religious liberty, and congressional subpoenas for Trump aides — not to mention the role as judge that Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts (shown at the top of this article) may play in any Senate trial of President Trump.
For court critics, the justices have no business ruling on many of these issues — as it makes them unelected legislators, not merely interpreters of the constitutionality of law and government action.
Even Roberts himself said during remarks in New York in September, as other outlets reported, “I’ve been elected by nobody.”
Once thought to be a solid conservative, Roberts has been looked upon as a swing vote of late, voting with liberal colleagues on several issues such as Obamacare.
Court defenders point to the abrogation of responsibility by Congress, claiming it has punted these issues to the high court to escape the political consequences of votes on highly partisan issues.
One thing is certain: Supreme Court decisions will affect our lives and the life of this nation in 2020 and very likely well beyond.
This piece originally appeared in LifeZette and is used by permission.
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thepoliticalinsider--2020-01-02--Conservative Icon Dennis Prager Tells LifeZette, ‘Free Speech in America Is Seriously Threatened’

Dennis Prager is that rare conservative today who speaks up and out about his beliefs and his concerns no matter what .
And he ’ s going to keep doing it , too , in whatever venue and forum he can — that much is clear .
The nationally syndicated talk radio host , best-selling author and founder of PragerU — the most watched channel for conservative videos on YouTube — now has a new film out , “ No Safe Spaces , ” together with comedian Adam Carolla .
The two men unabashedly reveal the ongoing fight with regard @ @ @ @ @ @ @ across the country .
To make their film , Prager and Carolla traveled across the country to talk to a wide array of people about this issue — ultimately showing that many students and other young people often detest the opinions they encounter that are not their own .
Question ( LifeZette ) : Tell us why you feel it ’ s important for Americans to see this new film .
Answer ( Dennis Prager ) : It is difficult to believe , but a growing number of Americans no longer believe in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the one that made this country what it is : free speech .
Nearly half of millennials , for example , do not believe there should be free speech for anything they deem “ hate speech.
” And this is being played out in reality : Universities suppress speech more than any other major institution in America .
Anyone who sees this powerful film will leave understanding that , for the first time in American history , free speech — and all of of the political freedom that flows from it — is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ A with Dennis Prager : ‘ God Will Ask You Why You Didn ’ t Vote ’ Q : What prompted you to make “ No Safe Spaces ” ?
A : We wanted to provide America with a wake-up call to perhaps the greatest crisis in modern America .
Producers Mark Joseph and R.J. Moeller approached me with the idea .
I had originally thought of making a film in which I would talk to college students throughout America so as to show Americans what young Americans think .
That would have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the producers of “ No Safe Spaces ” had a better idea .
They , the director , and writer did a magnificent job .
Q : You reference how liberties and freedom of speech are under attack on college campuses today , but clearly this goes beyond the university .
A : Awful ideas begin in universities — and then permeate society .
Just look at the suppression of conservative speech on Google , YouTube , and Facebook .
Q : Many of those venues — Google , YouTube , and others @ @ @ @ @ @ @ heard above others or even which can be shut down .
Recently , as we know , a Fox News host and American veteran , Pete Hegseth , was silenced on Twitter .
What are your thoughts about what ’ s going on here ?
A : They [ these social media ] outlets are controlled by leftists .
And the Left — unlike liberals and conservatives — has never allowed free speech .
As is well known , many PragerU videos have been categorized as inappropriate for children by Google and YouTube @ @ @ @ @ @ @ inherent smear , has resulted in their demonetization and limited their potential audience by preventing them from being seen on any device that uses Google ’ s “ restricted mode ” to shield children from adult/mature content .
Q : In your new film , you — a Jewish man — have teamed up with comedian Adam Carolla , who ’ s an admitted atheist .
Tell us about your collaboration : How does it work between you ?
What are the strengths ?
A : Adam and I had traveled around America @ @ @ @ @ @ @ evenings were so successful , and our chemistry was so special , that when it was suggested I collaborate with him , I jumped at the idea .
The two of us have much more in common than that which divides us .
We have common sense , a love of America , and shared values such as free speech .
Q : Give us a brief overview of some of the people you highlight in the film who have suffered or been vilified for their beliefs .
A : Perhaps the most @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dramatic examples — is the story of Bret Weinstein .
He ’ s a professor of biology at Evergreen State College in Washington State .
When all white people on campus were told to leave the campus for a day — he refused .
You will see how Weinstein , a secular scientist and lifelong liberal , was surrounded by a hysterical mob of students screaming curses at him .
Eventually , his physical safety was so threatened he had to leave Evergreen permanently .
That story alone is worth the price of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ book out that accompanies your film .
A : Yes , with the same title as the film , “ No Safe Spaces , ” and co-edited with Mark Joseph , one of the film ’ s producers .
It is a very important book .
It documents the Left ’ s campaign against freedom of speech in even greater detail — and will shake up readers as much as the film .
For more information on “ No Safe Spaces , ” click here .
This piece originally appeared in LifeZette and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at LifeZette : A Telling Tale of Two Embassies The Seven Biggest Political Losers of 2019 Seven Top Political Predictions for 2020

By Maureen Mackey | January 2, 2020
Dennis Prager is that rare conservative today who speaks up and out about his beliefs and his concerns no matter what.
And he’s going to keep doing it, too, in whatever venue and forum he can — that much is clear.
The nationally syndicated talk radio host, best-selling author and founder of PragerU — the most watched channel for conservative videos on YouTube — now has a new film out, “No Safe Spaces,” together with comedian Adam Carolla.
The two men unabashedly reveal the ongoing fight with regard to the First Amendment on college campuses across the country.
To make their film, Prager and Carolla traveled across the country to talk to a wide array of people about this issue — ultimately showing that many students and other young people often detest the opinions they encounter that are not their own.
The film includes commentary on this radioactive subject from actors, scholars, academics, political figures, and others, including Alan Dershowitz, Tim Allen, and Cornel West. The film re-opens in 70 markets starting tomorrow — Friday, Jan. 3, 2020. Check out this exclusive LifeZette interview with Prager, who shared his thoughts in an email just in time for the start of the New Year of 2020.
Question (LifeZette): Tell us why you feel it’s important for Americans to see this new film.
Answer (Dennis Prager): It is difficult to believe, but a growing number of Americans no longer believe in the most fundamental of American values, the one that made this country what it is: free speech.
Nearly half of millennials, for example, do not believe there should be free speech for anything they deem “hate speech.” And this is being played out in reality: Universities suppress speech more than any other major institution in America.
Anyone who sees this powerful film will leave understanding that, for the first time in American history, free speech — and all of of the political freedom that flows from it — is seriously threatened.
Related: Q&A with Dennis Prager: ‘God Will Ask You Why You Didn’t Vote’
Q: What prompted you to make “No Safe Spaces”?
A: We wanted to provide America with a wake-up call to perhaps the greatest crisis in modern America. Producers Mark Joseph and R.J. Moeller approached me with the idea.
I had originally thought of making a film in which I would talk to college students throughout America so as to show Americans what young Americans think. That would have a wake-up call, too.
But the producers of “No Safe Spaces” had a better idea. They, the director, and writer did a magnificent job.
Q: You reference how liberties and freedom of speech are under attack on college campuses today, but clearly this goes beyond the university.
A: Awful ideas begin in universities — and then permeate society. Just look at the suppression of conservative speech on Google, YouTube, and Facebook.
Q: Many of those venues — Google, YouTube, and others — can dictate which voices can be heard above others or even which can be shut down. Recently, as we know, a Fox News host and American veteran, Pete Hegseth, was silenced on Twitter. What are your thoughts about what’s going on here?
A: They [these social media] outlets are controlled by leftists. And the Left — unlike liberals and conservatives — has never allowed free speech.
As is well known, many PragerU videos have been categorized as inappropriate for children by Google and YouTube, which, in addition to the inherent smear, has resulted in their demonetization and limited their potential audience by preventing them from being seen on any device that uses Google’s “restricted mode” to shield children from adult/mature content.
Q: In your new film, you — a Jewish man — have teamed up with comedian Adam Carolla, who’s an admitted atheist. Tell us about your collaboration: How does it work between you? What are the strengths?
A: Adam and I had traveled around America appearing together in public dialogues. These evenings were so successful, and our chemistry was so special, that when it was suggested I collaborate with him, I jumped at the idea.
The two of us have much more in common than that which divides us. We have common sense, a love of America, and shared values such as free speech.
(And on that topic specifically: See this exclusive video just below.)
Q: Give us a brief overview of some of the people you highlight in the film who have suffered or been vilified for their beliefs.
A: Perhaps the most dramatic example — among quite a few dramatic examples — is the story of Bret Weinstein. He’s a professor of biology at Evergreen State College in Washington State.
When all white people on campus were told to leave the campus for a day — he refused.
You will see how Weinstein, a secular scientist and lifelong liberal, was surrounded by a hysterical mob of students screaming curses at him. Eventually, his physical safety was so threatened he had to leave Evergreen permanently. That story alone is worth the price of admission.
Q: You have a book out that accompanies your film.
A: Yes, with the same title as the film, “No Safe Spaces,” and co-edited with Mark Joseph, one of the film’s producers. It is a very important book. It documents the Left’s campaign against freedom of speech in even greater detail — and will shake up readers as much as the film.
For more information on “No Safe Spaces,” click here.
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thepoliticalinsider--2020-01-02--Many Iowans Still Have No Idea Who They’ll Be Voting for in February’s Democrat Caucuses

Although there are clear leaders in the February 3 Democratic caucuses in Iowa — the first Democrat nomination contest of the presidential campaign — many voters still have not completely made up their minds , The Des Moines Register reported on Wednesday .
That should make the 2020 Dem frontrunners nervous — while also boding well for potential dark-horse candidates .
In the last Real Clear Politics poll average reported in December , Mayor Pete Buttigieg of South Bend , Indiana , was the leader — trailed by Sen. Bernie Sanders ( I-Vt. ) and former Vice President Joe Biden @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was only with 25 percent .
In a poll immediately preceding that , 62 percent of Iowa Democrat voters said they could still be persuaded to vote for someone else .
If a top contender were to emerge ( surprisingly ) out of Iowa , it would not be the first time the early contests had a dramatic impact on a presidential race .
Iowa is not a primary , but a caucus .
A caucus is a vote held in small gatherings in places like homes and reported to local election offices @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at a polling place .
Thus , the challenge is to a great part organizational and logistical — that is , getting your people to the right place at the right time .
So as much of a test as it is for straight popular support , it also can determine how efficiently the press , donors , and its own staff perceive a campaign .
Related : Julian Castro Drops Out of the 2020 Primary Race It sets up the playing field for the New Hampshire primary , a normal primary vote @ @ @ @ @ @ @ In 1968 , President Lyndon Johnson won the Dem primary there — but not by enough against new-Left candidate Sen. Eugene McCarthy ( D-Minn. ) .
Johnson dropped out of the race .
In 1992 , conservative pundit Pat Buchanan beat incumbent President George H.W .
Bush in New Hampshire .
That win for hard-Right Buchanan presaged much of the Right ’ s staying at home that year rather than voting for Bush against Democrat Bill Clinton in November .
Combined with the general-election challenge from billionaire entrepreneur Ross Perot , who ran @ @ @ @ @ @ @ race and the presidency .
So while there is a month before the Iowa caucuses and trends are turning into verified support , no candidate or his or her staffs can take anything for granted in that state until the last caucus result is reported .
This piece originally appeared in LifeZette and is used by permission .
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By David Kamioner | January 2, 2020
Although there are clear leaders in the February 3 Democratic caucuses in Iowa — the first Democrat nomination contest of the presidential campaign — many voters still have not completely made up their minds, The Des Moines Register reported on Wednesday.
That should make the 2020 Dem frontrunners nervous — while also boding well for potential dark-horse candidates.
In the last Real Clear Politics poll average reported in December, Mayor Pete Buttigieg of South Bend, Indiana, was the leader — trailed by Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and former Vice President Joe Biden.
But the mayor’s lead was only with 25 percent.
In a poll immediately preceding that, 62 percent of Iowa Democrat voters said they could still be persuaded to vote for someone else.
If a top contender were to emerge (surprisingly) out of Iowa, it would not be the first time the early contests had a dramatic impact on a presidential race.
Iowa is not a primary, but a caucus.
A caucus is a vote held in small gatherings in places like homes and reported to local election offices. It is not a traditional vote at a polling place. Thus, the challenge is to a great part organizational and logistical — that is, getting your people to the right place at the right time.
So as much of a test as it is for straight popular support, it also can determine how efficiently the press, donors, and its own staff perceive a campaign.
Related: Julian Castro Drops Out of the 2020 Primary Race
It sets up the playing field for the New Hampshire primary, a normal primary vote process — where surprises are expected.
In 1968, President Lyndon Johnson won the Dem primary there — but not by enough against new-Left candidate Sen. Eugene McCarthy (D-Minn.). Johnson dropped out of the race.
In 1992, conservative pundit Pat Buchanan beat incumbent President George H.W. Bush in New Hampshire. That win for hard-Right Buchanan presaged much of the Right’s staying at home that year rather than voting for Bush against Democrat Bill Clinton in November.
Combined with the general-election challenge from billionaire entrepreneur Ross Perot, who ran as an independent — Bush lost the race and the presidency.
So while there is a month before the Iowa caucuses and trends are turning into verified support, no candidate or his or her staffs can take anything for granted in that state until the last caucus result is reported.
This piece originally appeared in LifeZette and is used by permission.
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thepoliticalinsider--2020-01-02--Julián Castro Drops Out of 2020 Democratic Primary Race

It was surely a mere matter of moments .
Now , on Thursday , former Housing and Urban Development Secretary Julián Castro announced that he is ending his campaign for president in the 2020 Democratic primary .
“ I ’ ve determined that it simply isn ’ t our time , ” Castro said in a video he posted .
Castro ’ s exit from the race now “ leaves the Democratic primary field without a Latino candidate , ” Politico immediately pointed out .
“ His exit comes one month before the Iowa caucuses , ” the outlet also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mayor had struggled to gain traction in a crowded primary field.
” And here ’ s how The Los Angeles Times put it : “ Castro , 45 , was a youthful presence in a contest dominated by a trio of septuagenarians .
But lackluster fundraising and low poll ratings left him little choice but to abandon what was an uphill run from the start.
” See these tweets about the Thursday news — and share your thoughts .
This piece originally appeared in LifeZette and is used by permission .
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By PoliZette Staff | January 2, 2020
It was surely a mere matter of moments.
Now, on Thursday, former Housing and Urban Development Secretary Julián Castro announced that he is ending his campaign for president in the 2020 Democratic primary.
“I’ve determined that it simply isn’t our time,” Castro said in a video he posted.
Castro’s exit from the race now “leaves the Democratic primary field without a Latino candidate,” Politico immediately pointed out.
“His exit comes one month before the Iowa caucuses,” the outlet also noted.
“The former San Antonio mayor had struggled to gain traction in a crowded primary field.”
And here’s how The Los Angeles Times put it: “Castro, 45, was a youthful presence in a contest dominated by a trio of septuagenarians. But lackluster fundraising and low poll ratings left him little choice but to abandon what was an uphill run from the start.”
See these tweets about the Thursday news — and share your thoughts.
BREAKING: Julian Castro drops out of 2020 Democratic primary racehttps://t.co/0p0PqE46Ee — CNBC Now (@CNBCnow) January 2, 2020
Breaking News: Julián Castro dropped out of the presidential race. The only Latino candidate in the field, he championed progressive policy but struggled in polls. https://t.co/TN4sqjSpuX — The New York Times (@nytimes) January 2, 2020
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thepoliticalinsider--2020-01-07--Covington Catholic Student Nick Sandmann Reaches Settlement Agreement From CNN After $275 Million La

Covington Catholic Student Nick Sandmann Reaches Settlement Agreement From CNN After $275 Million Lawsuit

Nick Sandmann , the Covington Catholic High School student who found himself in the middle of a fabricated national controversy last year , reportedly has received a settlement from CNN after suing the cable outlet for smearing him .
Fox 19 reported , “ CNN agreed Tuesday to settle a lawsuit with Covington Catholic student Nick Sandmann .
The amount of the settlement was not made public during a hearing at the federal courthouse in Covington.
” Sandmann also filed $ 250 million lawsuits against The Washington Post and NBC Universal and is also reportedly planning to “ sue Gannett @ @ @ @ @ @ @ McMurtry and Lin Wood , Sandmann ’ s attorneys , filed a $ 275 million lawsuit against CNN in March 2019 in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky .
‘ CNN was probably more vicious in its direct attacks on Nicholas than The Washington Post ’ “ CNN was probably more vicious in its direct attacks on Nicholas than The Washington Post .
And CNN goes into millions of individuals ’ homes , ” Wood said on Mark Levin ’ s Fox News program last year .
“ CNN @ @ @ @ @ @ @ here ’ s a guy with a young boy , that Make America Great Again cap on .
So they go after him.
” “ They really went after Nicholas with the idea that he was part of a mob that was attacking the Black Hebrew Israelites , yelling racist slurs at the Black Hebrew Israelites .
Totally false , ” Wood continued .
“ Now you say you ’ ve seen the tape ; if you took the time to look at the full context of what happened that day , Nicholas @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was , as I ’ ve said to others , he was the only adult in the room.
” McMurtry told anchor Fox News anchor Sandra Smith last year , “ Well , what CNN ’ s tagline is facts first .
And what we believe their reporting was in this circumstance was lies first ; cover up second , and facts not yet determined by that organization.
” “ So the difference between this lawsuit and the other lawsuit that we have filed is that CNN is a very significant media organization @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Washington Post , ” he continued .
“ It has a Twitter followers of 41 million people .
It published four videos .
Nine online articles that were tweeted out .
So that ’ s millions and millions and millions of repetitions of the lies and falsehoods that CNN spread.
” ‘ So the facts were not first , the lies were ’ “ Well , we ’ ve talked about the impact the impact on Nicholas Sandmann a number of times and it — it is significant , ” McMurtry went @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 16 year old man who had a perfect reputation .
He was loved by his parents , respected at his school , and had many good friends at Covington Catholic High School .
So he was a person that was doing very well in life and due to his strong character , he still is .
But never the less , his character has now been determined by the lies issued by CNN.
” “ So the facts were not first , the lies were , ” McCurty said .
All in all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 54 news outlets , organizations and indivduals for potential legal action .

Bravo Nick!https://t.co/7LUOlsnr5g
— Sebastian Gorka DrG (@SebGorka) January 7, 2020
Todd McMurtry and Lin Wood, Sandmann’s attorneys, filed a $275 million lawsuit against CNN in March 2019 in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky.
‘CNN was probably more vicious in its direct attacks on Nicholas than The Washington Post’
“CNN was probably more vicious in its direct attacks on Nicholas than The Washington Post. And CNN goes into millions of individuals’ homes,” Wood said on Mark Levin’s Fox News program last year. “CNN couldn’t resist the idea that here’s a guy with a young boy, that Make America Great Again cap on. So they go after him.”
Yes, We settled with CNN. — Nick Sandmann (@N1ckSandmann) January 7, 2020
“They really went after Nicholas with the idea that he was part of a mob that was attacking the Black Hebrew Israelites, yelling racist slurs at the Black Hebrew Israelites. Totally false,” Wood continued. “Now you say you’ve seen the tape; if you took the time to look at the full context of what happened that day, Nicholas Sandmann did absolutely nothing wrong. He was, as I’ve said to others, he was the only adult in the room.”
McMurtry told anchor Fox News anchor Sandra Smith last year, “Well, what CNN’s tagline is facts first. And what we believe their reporting was in this circumstance was lies first; cover up second, and facts not yet determined by that organization.”
“So the difference between this lawsuit and the other lawsuit that we have filed is that CNN is a very significant media organization with a much broader reach than say the Washington Post,” he continued. “It has a Twitter followers of 41 million people. It published four videos. Nine online articles that were tweeted out. So that’s millions and millions and millions of repetitions of the lies and falsehoods that CNN spread.”
CNN Agrees To Settle With Covington Catholic Student Nick Sandmann https://t.co/FwoivrdeJg — Daily Caller (@DailyCaller) January 7, 2020
‘So the facts were not first, the lies were’
“Well, we’ve talked about the impact the impact on Nicholas Sandmann a number of times and it — it is significant,” McMurtry went on. “Nicholas Sandmann was a 16 year old man who had a perfect reputation. He was loved by his parents, respected at his school, and had many good friends at Covington Catholic High School. So he was a person that was doing very well in life and due to his strong character, he still is. But never the less, his character has now been determined by the lies issued by CNN.”
“So the facts were not first, the lies were,” McCurty said.
All in all, Sandmann’s lawyers are eyeing 54 news outlets, organizations and indivduals for potential legal action.


thepoliticalinsider--2020-01-07--Mitch McConnell is Moving Forward on Impeachment Whether Democrats Like It Or Not

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is reportedly moving forward with the rules of an impeachment trial despite certain demands from Democrat Minority Leader Chuck Schumer concerning Democrat witnesses and additional document requests .
“ Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is on the verge of having sufficient backing in his 53-member caucus to pass a blueprint for the trial that leaves the question of seeking witnesses and documents until after opening arguments are made , according to multiple senators , ” Politico reported Tuesday .
“ That framework would mirror the contours of President Bill Clinton ’ s trial and ignore @ @ @ @ @ @ @ demands for witnesses and new evidence.
” RELATED : Impeachment Expert Blasts Pelosi , Says ‘ Phony Impeachment ’ Will Have Always Have ‘ Asterisk ’ ‘ Their turn is over .
They have done enough damage ’ In a brief interview , McConnell said that no final decision has been made , and that on Tuesday he would address the possibility of ignoring Democrats ’ requests .
But even as McConnell begins to shape the parameters of the trial , House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is still refusing to turn over two articles @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Senate .
McConnell took Pelosi to task last week on the Senate floor for not allowing the process to move forward .
“ Their turn is over .
They have done enough damage , ” McConnell said .
“ It ’ s the Senate ’ s turn now — to render sober judgment as the framers envisioned .
But we can ’ t hold a trial without the articles .
The Senate ’ s own rules don ’ t provide for that .
So , for now , we are content to continue @ @ @ @ @ @ @ House Democrats continue to flounder .
For now.
” RELATED : If Dems Retain the Impeachment Articles as a Delay Tactic — They ’ ll Pay the Price ‘ It ’ s time to challenge Nancy Pelosi ’ s assault on the Constitution ’ Pelosi ’ s refusal got a reaction Republican Senator Josh Hawley , who called for a change in Senate rules that would allow the articles to be dismissed without a trial .
“ It ’ s time to challenge Nancy Pelosi ’ s assault on the Constitution , ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ m introducing a change to the Senate rules to force Pelosi & the Dems to send the Senate the impeachment articles for trial – or have them dismissed ”

RELATED: Impeachment Expert Blasts Pelosi, Says ‘Phony Impeachment’ Will Have Always Have ‘Asterisk’
Speaker Pelosi's political stunt continues to falter as Senate Republicans hold to precedent. House Democrats had no case for impeaching President @realDonaldTrump, & they definitely have no case for holding the Articles. Time to stop the charade. https://t.co/nsWV89eO3f — Rep Andy Biggs (@RepAndyBiggsAZ) January 7, 2020
‘Their turn is over. They have done enough damage’
In a brief interview, McConnell said that no final decision has been made, and that on Tuesday he would address the possibility of ignoring Democrats’ requests.
But even as McConnell begins to shape the parameters of the trial, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is still refusing to turn over two articles of impeachment against President Trump to the Senate. McConnell took Pelosi to task last week on the Senate floor for not allowing the process to move forward.
“Their turn is over. They have done enough damage,” McConnell said. “It’s the Senate’s turn now — to render sober judgment as the framers envisioned. But we can’t hold a trial without the articles. The Senate’s own rules don’t provide for that. So, for now, we are content to continue the ordinary business of the Senate while House Democrats continue to flounder. For now.”
RELATED: If Dems Retain the Impeachment Articles as a Delay Tactic — They’ll Pay the Price
‘It’s time to challenge Nancy Pelosi’s assault on the Constitution’
Pelosi’s refusal got a reaction Republican Senator Josh Hawley, who called for a change in Senate rules that would allow the articles to be dismissed without a trial.
“It’s time to challenge Nancy Pelosi’s assault on the Constitution,” Hawley tweeted. “Today I’m introducing a change to the Senate rules to force Pelosi & the Dems to send the Senate the impeachment articles for trial – or have them dismissed”
It’s time to challenge Nancy Pelosi’s assault on the Constitution. Today I’m introducing a change to the Senate rules to force Pelosi & the Dems to send the Senate the impeachment articles for trial – or have them dismissed pic.twitter.com/hbSRmNuWIa — Josh Hawley (@HawleyMO) January 6, 2020


thepoliticalinsider--2020-01-07--George Lopez Finally Responds About Offering to Kill Trump–And The Secret Service Reportedly Has Que

George Lopez Finally Responds About Offering to Kill Trump–And The Secret Service Reportedly Has Questions

Comedian George Lopez has finally responded to the major social media backlash he ’ s received after he offered to kill President Trump in honor of Iran ’ s alleged bounty on his head–he says he was just joking !
Lopez responded to an Instagram post on Sunday announcing that Iran had put an $ 80 million bounty on Trump for his ordered airstrike in Baghdad that killed Gen. Qassem Soleimani .
“ Iranian authorities have put a bounty on American President Donald Trump ’ s head during the televised funeral of General # QasemSoleimani after he was assassinated last @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” the post read .
George Lopez later wrote , “ We ’ ll do it for half.
” Fox News reported that when they reached out to Lopez for comment , a representative said his remark was just “ a joke ” and should not be taken seriously or literally .
Lopez ’ s “ half ” comment immediately went viral , and the comedian ’ s name began trending on social media as well as the phrase “ arrest George Lopez.
” Some on Twitter even wanted the Secret Service to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that indeed may be happening .
“ Comedian George Lopez ’ s joke about collecting a rumored bounty on Donald Trump ’ s head has reportedly got the attention of the United States Secret Service , ” Fox News reported .
The report continued , “ According to TMZ , the Secret Service is aware of the 58-year-old comedian ’ s online comment and is currently working to determine if there is any legitimate threat behind it.
” “ Representatives for the Secret Service were not immediately available for comment , ” Fox @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Precedent Regarding Celebrities Making Death Threats Against Presidents There would be a precedent for Secret Service involvement over a celebrity making threats against the President , whether they were joking or not .
“ Although many were upset , others were quick to defend the star ’ s comment and noted that it ’ s very similar to a past remark made by singer Ted Nugent in 2012 , which was investigated by the Secret Service , ” notes Fox News .
“ The singer publicly told President Barack Obama to ‘ suck @ @ @ @ @ @ @ outrage from the left .
The authorities investigated Nugent over the comment but eventually deemed the issue resolved with no further action being taken.
” Whether further action is taken by authorities with George Lopez will remain to be seen .
But making such threatening comments in any context is no joking matter .

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— Wayne Dupree 🎙🎥 (@WayneDupreeShow) January 7, 2020
Fox News reported that when they reached out to Lopez for comment, a representative said his remark was just “a joke” and should not be taken seriously or literally.
Lopez’s “half” comment immediately went viral, and the comedian’s name began trending on social media as well as the phrase “arrest George Lopez.”
Some on Twitter even wanted the Secret Service to get involved.
Fox News reported Tuesday that indeed may be happening.
Secret Service responds to George Lopez's joke about assassinating President Trump https://t.co/ogdwOEbbsD — TheBlaze (@theblaze) January 7, 2020
Report: Secret Service Looking Into Lopez Comment
“Comedian George Lopez’s joke about collecting a rumored bounty on Donald Trump’s head has reportedly got the attention of the United States Secret Service,” Fox News reported.
The report continued, “According to TMZ, the Secret Service is aware of the 58-year-old comedian’s online comment and is currently working to determine if there is any legitimate threat behind it.”
“Representatives for the Secret Service were not immediately available for comment,” Fox News noted.
Is it too little, too late from George Lopez? https://t.co/ve5l25w3mf — Breitbart News (@BreitbartNews) January 7, 2020
There is Secret Service Precedent Regarding Celebrities Making Death Threats Against Presidents
There would be a precedent for Secret Service involvement over a celebrity making threats against the President, whether they were joking or not.
Just ask Ted Nugent.
“Although many were upset, others were quick to defend the star’s comment and noted that it’s very similar to a past remark made by singer Ted Nugent in 2012, which was investigated by the Secret Service,” notes Fox News. “The singer publicly told President Barack Obama to ‘suck on my machine gun,’ prompting outrage from the left. The authorities investigated Nugent over the comment but eventually deemed the issue resolved with no further action being taken.”
Whether further action is taken by authorities with George Lopez will remain to be seen.
But making such threatening comments in any context is no joking matter.


thepoliticalinsider--2020-01-07--After Learning of Hunter Biden’s Burisma Big Bucks, Chelsea Clinton’s Lucrative Dealings Come to Lig

After Learning of Hunter Biden’s Burisma Big Bucks, Chelsea Clinton’s Lucrative Dealings Come to Light

After we learned that Hunter Biden made big bucks sitting on the board of prominent Ukraine energy company , Burisma Holdings , now it seems the daughter of Hillary Clinton has unsurprisingly benefitted financially from her last name .
‘ Chelsea Clinton has hauled in $ 9 million in compensation since 2011 as a board member of an internet investment company ’ The Gateway Pundit reports that back “ In 1978 and 1979 , Hillary Rodham Clinton conducted a series of trades in cattle futures .
She turned her $ 1,000 investment into nearly $ 100,000 ( equivalent to $ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ months.
” Similarly , “ Chelsea Clinton has hauled in $ 9 million in compensation since 2011 as a board member of an internet investment company , according to Barron ’ s , the financial publication.
” RELATED : Hunter Biden-Linked Firm Received $ 130 Million in Federal Bailouts While Joe Biden Was Vice President Chelsea has served on the board of media and internet investment company IAC/InterActiveCorp , which owns a stake in 150 major brands , including Vimeo , Tinder , Angie ’ s List and Home Advisor .
For this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Hillary ’ s only child reportedly gets an annual $ 50,000 retainer and $ 250,000 worth of restricted IAC stock units .
According to The Hill , “ She reported owning $ 8.95 million worth of IAC stock to the Securities and Exchange Commission at the end of December.
” Barron ’ s reports that IAC ’ s stock rose 89 percent in 2017 , 50 percent in 2018 and 36 percent in 2019 , a significantly higher increase each year than the broader stock market .
Being Chelsea Clinton is profitable @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 600,000 a year in 2013 and 2014 working as a special correspondent for NBC News .
The Guardian reported that Clinton also sat on the board of Expedia Group in March of 2017 , which earned her roughly $ 250,000 in 2015 .
Businessman and TV mogul Barry Diller controls IAC and Expedia .
Diller is a personal friend of Hillary Clinton , and has been spotted attending Broadway shows with the Clintons in the past .
The Daily Mail looked into Chelsea ’ s income to find she took home over $ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ boards of IAC and Expedia .
How many times did those boards meet ?
Six times–and members of the Expedia board were only obligated to attend two meetings in that period .
The Gateway Pundit notes , “ Chelsea has been getting free money for years , just like her mother did.
” It must be nice to be Hunter Biden or Chelsea Clinton , where you never have to lift a finger of do a day of work in your life and yet you are still fabulously wealthy .
All because of @ @ @ @ @ @

After we learned that Hunter Biden made big bucks sitting on the board of prominent Ukraine energy company, Burisma Holdings, now it seems the daughter of Hillary Clinton has unsurprisingly benefitted financially from her last name.
‘Chelsea Clinton has hauled in $9 million in compensation since 2011 as a board member of an internet investment company’
The Gateway Pundit reports that back “In 1978 and 1979, Hillary Rodham Clinton conducted a series of trades in cattle futures. She turned her $1,000 investment into nearly $100,000 (equivalent to $352,269 in 2019) in just 10 months.”
Similarly, “Chelsea Clinton has hauled in $9 million in compensation since 2011 as a board member of an internet investment company, according to Barron’s, the financial publication.”
Like mother, like daughter.
RELATED: Hunter Biden-Linked Firm Received $130 Million in Federal Bailouts While Joe Biden Was Vice President
Chelsea Clinton reaps $9 million from corporate board position https://t.co/m5ceQSLkMD pic.twitter.com/z25ruvTFWP — The Hill (@thehill) January 6, 2020
Clinton Raking It In
Chelsea has served on the board of media and internet investment company IAC/InterActiveCorp, which owns a stake in 150 major brands, including Vimeo, Tinder, Angie’s List and Home Advisor.
For this, Barron’s reports that Bill and Hillary’s only child reportedly gets an annual $50,000 retainer and $250,000 worth of restricted IAC stock units.
According to The Hill, “She reported owning $8.95 million worth of IAC stock to the Securities and Exchange Commission at the end of December.”
Barron’s reports that IAC’s stock rose 89 percent in 2017, 50 percent in 2018 and 36 percent in 2019, a significantly higher increase each year than the broader stock market.
Being Chelsea Clinton is profitable. The former First Daughter made $600,000 a year in 2013 and 2014 working as a special correspondent for NBC News.
The Guardian reported that Clinton also sat on the board of Expedia Group in March of 2017, which earned her roughly $250,000 in 2015.
Businessman and TV mogul Barry Diller controls IAC and Expedia. Diller is a personal friend of Hillary Clinton, and has been spotted attending Broadway shows with the Clintons in the past.
Chelsea Clinton made $9M since 2011 from corporate board position: report https://t.co/lHsAqxJGqh pic.twitter.com/PpDKIYspzG — New York Post (@nypost) January 7, 2020
RELATED: Joe Biden Accidentally Makes Argument To Possibly Jail Own Son
The Daily Mail looked into Chelsea’s income to find she took home over $600,000 in 2018 for serving on the boards of IAC and Expedia.
How many times did those boards meet? Six times–and members of the Expedia board were only obligated to attend two meetings in that period.
Must Be Nice
The Gateway Pundit notes, “Chelsea has been getting free money for years, just like her mother did.”
It must be nice to be Hunter Biden or Chelsea Clinton, where you never have to lift a finger of do a day of work in your life and yet you are still fabulously wealthy.
All because of what your last name is.


thepoliticalinsider--2020-01-07--Bernie Sanders: Trump Taking Out Iranian Terrorist Just Like Putin Assassinating Dissidents

Paraphrasing the movie Spinal Tap – Bernie just took the crazy to 11 .
Sanders was one of the first candidates seeking the White House to refer to the rocket attack that killed Soleimani – a man who killed over 600 Americans – as an “ assassination.
” “ This guy , you know , was , as bad as he was , an official of the Iranian government , ” Sanders told CNN .
“ And , you unleash – then , if China does that , you know , if Russia does that , you know , Russia @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dissidents.
” “ So once you ’ re in the business of assassination you unleash some very very terrible forces , ” he added .
What ?
!
Analogies aren ’ t your strong suit my guy .
RELATED : Nikki Haley : Only Ones Mourning Soleimani ’ s Death Are Democrats This Is How They Think Bernie ’ s comments are not the comments of a lone lunatic in the Democrat Party .
Senator Ed Markey ( D-MA ) used the same terminology within hours of the news that the rest of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ apparent assassination of Soleimani is a massive , deliberate , and dangerous escalation of conflict with Iran , ” he asserted .
Throw in the fact that Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez called the defensive attack an “ act of war , ” Rep. Ilhan Omar said she was “ outraged ” over his killing , and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said his killing was “ disproportionate ” to the hundreds of American lives lost at his hands , and you have a full-blown powder keg of stupidity infecting the Democrat party today .
If @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Bernie Sanders comparing anybody to Vladimir Putin is rich .
Sanders is a socialist curmudgeon bordering on a full-fledged communist curmudgeon .
The man spent his honeymoon just outside of Moscow for crying out loud !
At the time of Sanders ’ honeymoon , according to columnist George Will in 2015 , “ gulags still functioned ” and political prisoners were still “ being tortured in psychiatric ‘ hospitals . '
” Yet he has the nerve to compare Trump ’ s actions to that of Putin killing political dissidents .

Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders compared President Trump’s killing of Iranian terrorist Qassem Soleimani to Russian president Vladimir Putin assassinating political rivals.
Paraphrasing the movie Spinal Tap – Bernie just took the crazy to 11.
Sanders was one of the first candidates seeking the White House to refer to the rocket attack that killed Soleimani – a man who killed over 600 Americans – as an “assassination.”
“This guy, you know, was, as bad as he was, an official of the Iranian government,” Sanders told CNN. “And, you unleash – then, if China does that, you know, if Russia does that, you know, Russia has been implicated under Putin with assassinating dissidents.”
“So once you’re in the business of assassination you unleash some very very terrible forces,” he added.
What?! Analogies aren’t your strong suit my guy.
RELATED: Nikki Haley: Only Ones Mourning Soleimani’s Death Are Democrats
You can’t make it up. Bernie just compared @realDonaldTrump taking out a terrorist responsible for killing hundreds of thousands (including hundreds of Americans) to Putin assassinating his political dissidents. pic.twitter.com/F7awEJrwZm — Michael Ahrens (@michael_ahrens) January 7, 2020
This Is How They Think
Bernie’s comments are not the comments of a lone lunatic in the Democrat Party.
Senator Ed Markey (D-MA) used the same terminology within hours of the news that the rest of America celebrated.
“Trump’s apparent assassination of Soleimani is a massive, deliberate, and dangerous escalation of conflict with Iran,” he asserted.
Throw in the fact that Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez called the defensive attack an “act of war,” Rep. Ilhan Omar said she was “outraged” over his killing, and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said his killing was “disproportionate” to the hundreds of American lives lost at his hands, and you have a full-blown powder keg of stupidity infecting the Democrat party today.
RELATED: Ilhan Omar Says Dems Are ‘Outraged’ Trump Killed Iranian Terrorist, Dan Crenshaw Fires Back
3/ Bernie took his wife to the Soviet Union for their honeymoon, as one does. For years, he extolled the virtues of the USSR. Rather than grok that it’s all KGB-fed propaganda & lies, he’s been a staunch Bolshevik apologist for his entire adult life.https://t.co/T2fW9qqKUh — Greg Olear (@gregolear) March 16, 2019
If Anybody Is Like Putin …
The audacity of Bernie Sanders comparing anybody to Vladimir Putin is rich. Sanders is a socialist curmudgeon bordering on a full-fledged communist curmudgeon.
The man spent his honeymoon just outside of Moscow for crying out loud!
At the time of Sanders’ honeymoon, according to columnist George Will in 2015, “gulags still functioned” and political prisoners were still “being tortured in psychiatric ‘hospitals.'”
Yet he has the nerve to compare Trump’s actions to that of Putin killing political dissidents.


thepoliticalinsider--2020-01-07--Iran’s Foreign Minister Not Happy His VISA Has Been Denied By The United Nations

Did Rep. Nancy Pelosi call his cell phone and issue an apology yet ?
Javad Zarif , Foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic of Iran , is complaining about how he is being denied a visa to the United Nations .
Zarif wants a speaking platform at the UN to seduce more ignorant Democrats .
Iran is not a normal civilized country .
Hasn ’ t been since the 1979 revolution .
It ’ s an authoritarian theocracy controlled by militant extremists .
Pres .
Trump made the right call .
We in the United States find it prudent not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to attack where or president lives and kill Americans on our home soil into the country – hard as that is to believe .
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This is rich .
Isn ’ t this the pot calling the kettle black .
The # 1 state sponsor of terror chastising the US for what they have been doing to the world directly and through proxy groups for decades ?
This General Soleimani was a designated @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but by previous administrations .
He was arrogant and figured that the US didn ’ t have the guts to challenge him for violating sanctions and would allow him to travel freely and plot to kill our personnel .
Pres .
Trump isn ’ t Barack Obama !
I guess they got a rude surprise .
Zarif ’ s statement also listed a series of allegations against the U.S. , including “ economic terrorism ” and “ cowardly assassination.
” So what exactly is it then when they hijack oil tankers and indiscriminately @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are at war with us , and they are just mad that we finally have a president who recognizes that .
Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif fumed Tuesday over the reported U.S. decision to deny him a visa to address the United Nations in New York later this week , amid escalating tensions between the two countries after the killing of Iranian General Qassem Soleimani .
“ They fear that someone comes to the U.S. and reveals realities , ” Zarif told The Associated Press .
“ The world is not limited to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the American people from Tehran , and we will do that .
He later claimed in a tweet that denying him a visa was in violation of the 1947 United Nations Headquarters agreement that established the international body ’ s base of operations in New York .
That agreement requires the U.S. to permit foreign diplomats from other countries to conduct U.N. business .
He also listed a series of allegations against the U.S. , including “ economic terrorism ” and “ cowardly assassination.
” [ Fox News ] Recommended : Watch @ @ @ @ @ @ @ He Needed To Clarify “ WHY ” They Chant “ Death To America ” I hope all the liberal democrats see what they have created in the world .
People from terrorist countries think they are entitled and can do anything they please without consequence .
This is the scam that the left has been pulling for years and have so many blinded followers .
Why has no journalist or expert Iranian analysis asked the question that comes to mind “ What was this High-Level Military Strategist doing in Syria , Iraq , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ during the attacks on the Embassy and other United States Facilities ?
” Maybe the reporters and talking heads couldn ’ t create the sensation that accusing Pres .
Trump of being “ a monster and committing war crimes ” produces ?
Elected Officials of the Senate and House have taken to the media heartbroken and apologetic for the killing of a terrorist .
Related : Michael Moore Begs The Ayatollah of Iran For Forgiveness and Gets Instantly Shredded Online Iran has been screaming “ Death to Americans ” for 40 years .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ thousands of our soldiers and civilians .
They have been a pariah in the international community for many years .
But once Trump orders an airstrike that killed the mastermind behind their terrorism , all of a sudden , they are peace-loving people , and we are the bad guy .
Yet they are still going to treat us the same as they did before his killing .
They hated us then , and they hate us now .
They were trying to kill Americans then , and they are trying to kill @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wrong about killing the terrorist .
I found if someone is running his mouth about you , at some point , it is time to throw down the gauntlet and get it on .
Maybe this move will convince the UN to move their operation someplace else so the US won ’ t have to cover their financial extravagances anymore .
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Did Rep. Nancy Pelosi call his cell phone and issue an apology yet?
Javad Zarif, Foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic of Iran, is complaining about how he is being denied a visa to the United Nations. Zarif wants a speaking platform at the UN to seduce more ignorant Democrats. Iran is not a normal civilized country. Hasn’t been since the 1979 revolution. It’s an authoritarian theocracy controlled by militant extremists. Pres. Trump made the right call.
We in the United States find it prudent not to let representatives of countries that threaten to attack where or president lives and kill Americans on our home soil into the country – hard as that is to believe.
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Denying me a visa in violation of 1947 UNHQ Agreement pales in comparison to: -Pompeo's threat to starve Iranians (crime against humanity)
-Trump's bluster about cultural heritage (war crime)
–#EconomicTerrorism
-Cowardly assassination But what are they really afraid of? Truth? — Javad Zarif (@JZarif) January 7, 2020
This is rich. Isn’t this the pot calling the kettle black. The #1 state sponsor of terror chastising the US for what they have been doing to the world directly and through proxy groups for decades? This General Soleimani was a designated terrorist, not by Pres. Trump but by previous administrations. He was arrogant and figured that the US didn’t have the guts to challenge him for violating sanctions and would allow him to travel freely and plot to kill our personnel. Pres. Trump isn’t Barack Obama! I guess they got a rude surprise.
Zarif’s statement also listed a series of allegations against the U.S., including “economic terrorism” and “cowardly assassination.” So what exactly is it then when they hijack oil tankers and indiscriminately kill thousands via terrorist proxies. They are at war with us, and they are just mad that we finally have a president who recognizes that.
Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif fumed Tuesday over the reported U.S. decision to deny him a visa to address the United Nations in New York later this week, amid escalating tensions between the two countries after the killing of Iranian General Qassem Soleimani. “They fear that someone comes to the U.S. and reveals realities,” Zarif told The Associated Press. “The world is not limited to New York, and you can talk to the American people from Tehran, and we will do that. He later claimed in a tweet that denying him a visa was in violation of the 1947 United Nations Headquarters agreement that established the international body’s base of operations in New York. That agreement requires the U.S. to permit foreign diplomats from other countries to conduct U.N. business. He also listed a series of allegations against the U.S., including “economic terrorism” and “cowardly assassination.” [Fox News]
Recommended: Watch: Iran’s Supreme Leader Felt He Needed To Clarify “WHY” They Chant “Death To America”
I hope all the liberal democrats see what they have created in the world. People from terrorist countries think they are entitled and can do anything they please without consequence. This is the scam that the left has been pulling for years and have so many blinded followers.
Why has no journalist or expert Iranian analysis asked the question that comes to mind “What was this High-Level Military Strategist doing in Syria, Iraq, and other places before, after and during the attacks on the Embassy and other United States Facilities?”
Maybe the reporters and talking heads couldn’t create the sensation that accusing Pres. Trump of being “a monster and committing war crimes” produces? Elected Officials of the Senate and House have taken to the media heartbroken and apologetic for the killing of a terrorist.
Related: Michael Moore Begs The Ayatollah of Iran For Forgiveness and Gets Instantly Shredded Online
Iran has been screaming “Death to Americans” for 40 years. They have killed hundreds, if not thousands of our soldiers and civilians. They have been a pariah in the international community for many years. But once Trump orders an airstrike that killed the mastermind behind their terrorism, all of a sudden, they are peace-loving people, and we are the bad guy.
Yet they are still going to treat us the same as they did before his killing. They hated us then, and they hate us now. They were trying to kill Americans then, and they are trying to kill Americans now. So what exactly was wrong about killing the terrorist. I found if someone is running his mouth about you, at some point, it is time to throw down the gauntlet and get it on.
Maybe this move will convince the UN to move their operation someplace else so the US won’t have to cover their financial extravagances anymore.
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thepoliticalinsider--2020-01-07--Iranian Foreign Minister, Previously Advised by John Kerry on How to Undermine Trump, Denied Entry I

Iranian Foreign Minister, Previously Advised by John Kerry on How to Undermine Trump, Denied Entry Into US

The United States has denied a visa to Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif , barring him from attending a United Nations Security Council meeting in New York on Thursday .
Zarif has notably been advised over the years by John Kerry on how to circumvent the Trump administration .
Zarif ’ s attendance at the Council meeting had been scheduled prior to a US rocket attack that killed top Iranian terrorist General Qassem Soleimani , a man with the blood of hundreds of Americans on his hands .
There is little doubt Zarif would have used the spotlight to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ strike before a sympathetic United Nations audience on American soil .
Reuters reports that “ the United States is generally required to allow access to the United Nations for foreign diplomats , ” but the administration claimed it can deny visas for “ security , terrorism and foreign policy ” reasons .
RELATED : Pelosi Ripped After Saying Death of Iranian General Who Killed Hundreds of Americans ‘ Disproportionate ’ Had Been Advised To Wait Out Trump Zarif ’ s speech before the United Nations , likely filled with anti-American vitriol , would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Democrat lawmakers alike .
Now , he won ’ t get that chance to rant against America in the heart of New York City .
What a shame .
Zarif has previously and repeatedly been advised on how to circumvent the Trump administration over the last few years by former Secretary of State John Kerry .
Kerry admitted in an interview in September of 2018 to conducting rogue diplomacy with the top Iranian official , unauthorized by the government .
“ I met with him [ Zarif ] at a conference in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I think I saw him in a conference in Munich at the World Economic Forum .
So I ’ ve probably seen him three or four times.
” At those meetings , he urged Iran ’ s leaders to “ wait out the Trump Administration.
” What Zarif Might Have Told the UN We needn ’ t look too far into the past to surmise what Kerry ’ s friend may have told attendees at the United Nations .
This past June , Zarif claimed an American drone downed by Iran had violated @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Supreme National Security Council claimed the “ U.S .
has no right ” to respond to their show of force .
We ’ re certain he would have railed against the United States claiming we ‘ have no right ’ to go after a terrorist responsible for the deaths of over 600 American military members .
Democrats would have cheered him .
The United Nations would have cheered him .
And the mullahs in Iran would have had their propaganda video to carry out further attacks against Americans .
Now he won ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is probably the one hardest hit .

The United States has denied a visa to Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, barring him from attending a United Nations Security Council meeting in New York on Thursday.
Zarif has notably been advised over the years by John Kerry on how to circumvent the Trump administration.
Zarif’s attendance at the Council meeting had been scheduled prior to a US rocket attack that killed top Iranian terrorist General Qassem Soleimani, a man with the blood of hundreds of Americans on his hands.
There is little doubt Zarif would have used the spotlight to criticize the United States over the military strike before a sympathetic United Nations audience on American soil.
Reuters reports that “the United States is generally required to allow access to the United Nations for foreign diplomats,” but the administration claimed it can deny visas for “security, terrorism and foreign policy” reasons.
RELATED: Pelosi Ripped After Saying Death of Iranian General Who Killed Hundreds of Americans ‘Disproportionate’
Wow. US Gov has denied Visa to #Iran FM Zarif to address UN this week. UN was informed of decision Monday (hint: Pompeo 📞 Guterres on Mon.) Zarif was sanctioned last September but was allowed to NY after in 2019 https://t.co/3yE9N4ehqo — Joyce Karam (@Joyce_Karam) January 6, 2020
Had Been Advised To Wait Out Trump
Zarif’s speech before the United Nations, likely filled with anti-American vitriol, would have been cheered by the attending body and Democrat lawmakers alike.
Now, he won’t get that chance to rant against America in the heart of New York City. What a shame.
Zarif has previously and repeatedly been advised on how to circumvent the Trump administration over the last few years by former Secretary of State John Kerry.
Kerry admitted in an interview in September of 2018 to conducting rogue diplomacy with the top Iranian official, unauthorized by the government.
“I met with him [Zarif] at a conference in Norway,” Kerry said. “I think I saw him in a conference in Munich at the World Economic Forum. So I’ve probably seen him three or four times.”
At those meetings, he urged Iran’s leaders to “wait out the Trump Administration.”
RELATED: President Suggests John Kerry Broke the Law in Advising Iran
Saudi Arabia and others in OPEC will more than make up the Oil Flow difference in our now Full Sanctions on Iranian Oil. Iran is being given VERY BAD advice by @JohnKerry and people who helped him lead the U.S. into the very bad Iran Nuclear Deal. Big violation of Logan Act? — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) April 22, 2019
What Zarif Might Have Told the UN
We needn’t look too far into the past to surmise what Kerry’s friend may have told attendees at the United Nations.
This past June, Zarif claimed an American drone downed by Iran had violated airspace while his colleagues on the Iran Supreme National Security Council claimed the “U.S. has no right” to respond to their show of force.
We’re certain he would have railed against the United States claiming we ‘have no right’ to go after a terrorist responsible for the deaths of over 600 American military members.
Democrats would have cheered him. The United Nations would have cheered him. And the mullahs in Iran would have had their propaganda video to carry out further attacks against Americans.
Now he won’t get that chance. And Kerry is probably the one hardest hit.


thepoliticalinsider--2020-01-07--Ilhan Omar: Trump Could ‘Provoke’ War with Iran to Protect Business Interests

Representative Ilhan Omar claimed on Twitter that President Trump could start a war with Iran to protect the revenue from his international hotels .
In a tweet , Rep. Ilhan Omar said that the President needed to “ immediately divest ” from his businesses , claiming that “ Iran could threaten Trump hotels , ” which would cause the President to launch a full blown war against the country to stop it .
“ His business interests should not be driving military decisions , ” she claimed .
Just after the strike on one of Iran ’ s top military @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Omar said that she would try and stop the President from starting any war with Iran .
“ Will those with congressional authority step in and stop him ?
I know I will , ” she said .
“ We Will Stand Up Against the Whole World ” Omar ’ s tweet on Monday may have been prompted by one from Hesameddin Ashena , a top advisor to Iran ’ s president , Hassan Rouhani .
Their tweet included a video from Forbes that featured some of the buildings owned by the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ruhollah Khomeini .
“ I tell the whole world that if the world wants to stand up to our religion , we will stand up against their whole world , ” the quote reads .
It may come as no surprise that Omar is standing by the Islamic Republic of Iran .
The Minnesotan representative was recently named as the biggest anti-semite of last year .
In a poll conducted by stopantisemitism.org , she beat the white nationalist Richard Spencer , and Louis Farrakhan , the leader of the Nation of Islam .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ In Divorce Case Of Her Alleged Lover She “ won ” the top spot by suggesting American Jews had dual loyalty , that they only cared “ about the Benjamins , ” and accused Israel of “ hypnotising the world , ” among other offences .
The fact that she beat unavowed racists to the top spot of an anti-semitism list speaks volumes .
Her desire to stop any conflict in Iran is not based at all on what ’ s best for America and her troops , but what is bad @ @ @ @ @ @ @ give a hoot about this country , so I say we shouldn ’ t care about her opinion !

Representative Ilhan Omar claimed on Twitter that President Trump could start a war with Iran to protect the revenue from his international hotels.
“He Could Provoke War with Iran”
In a tweet, Rep. Ilhan Omar said that the President needed to “immediately divest” from his businesses, claiming that “Iran could threaten Trump hotels,” which would cause the President to launch a full blown war against the country to stop it.
“His business interests should not be driving military decisions,” she claimed.
Trump needs to immediately divest from his businesses and comply with the emoluments clause. Iran could threaten Trump hotels *worldwide* and he could provoke war over the loss of revenue from skittish guests. His business interests should not be driving military decisions. — Ilhan Omar (@IlhanMN) January 6, 2020
Just after the strike on one of Iran’s top military leaders, Qasem Soleimani, had occurred, Omar said that she would try and stop the President from starting any war with Iran.
“Will those with congressional authority step in and stop him? I know I will,” she said.
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
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“We Will Stand Up Against the Whole World”
Omar’s tweet on Monday may have been prompted by one from Hesameddin Ashena, a top advisor to Iran’s president, Hassan Rouhani. Their tweet included a video from Forbes that featured some of the buildings owned by the President, and a quote from Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini.
“I tell the whole world that if the world wants to stand up to our religion, we will stand up against their whole world,” the quote reads.
من به تمام دنیا با قاطعیت اعلام می‌کنم که اگر جهانخواران بخواهند در مقابلِ دین ما بایستند، ما در مقابل همه دنیای آنان خواهیم ایستاد.
امام خمینیhttps://t.co/9GrIHpGSs5https://t.co/tEa2P4Qhhx — Hesameddin Ashena (@hesamodin1) January 5, 2020
Ilhan Backing Iran?
It may come as no surprise that Omar is standing by the Islamic Republic of Iran. The Minnesotan representative was recently named as the biggest anti-semite of last year. In a poll conducted by stopantisemitism.org, she beat the white nationalist Richard Spencer, and Louis Farrakhan, the leader of the Nation of Islam.
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She “won” the top spot by suggesting American Jews had dual loyalty, that they only cared “about the Benjamins,” and accused Israel of “hypnotising the world,” among other offences.
Mazal Tov to #IlhanOmar on being named 2019's Antisemite of the Year! Thousands voted & the Freshmen Congresswoman came out on top as the most vile Jew hater! America cannot afford leadership that perpetuates hatred against the #Jewish people! https://t.co/hrRKRxoYuo @Ilhan pic.twitter.com/NJFE3rcM9B — StopAntisemitism.org (@StopAntisemites) January 6, 2020
The fact that she beat unavowed racists to the top spot of an anti-semitism list speaks volumes. Her desire to stop any conflict in Iran is not based at all on what’s best for America and her troops, but what is bad for Israel. She couldn’t give a hoot about this country, so I say we shouldn’t care about her opinion!


thepoliticalinsider--2020-01-07--Puerto Rican Earthquake Causes Blackout

Puerto Rican Earthquake Causes Blackout

The U.S. Geological Survey reports that Puerto Rico experienced a 6.4 magnitude earthquake early Tuesday morning .
At least one person was killed , others injured , and the island is under blackout conditions .
The epicenter was near the city of Ponce .
A 6.0 aftershock hit the area at 7:18 EST this morning .
An earlier quake registering 5.8 struck on Monday .
Governor Wanda Vazquez Garced has stated from her office that emergency services are on the scene , are surveying damage , and are rendering necessary aid and assistance .
The blackout was intentional and due @ @ @ @ @ @ @ plants on the island .
It is estimated power will be restored sometime later on Tuesday .
Victor Huerfano , the director of the Puerto Rican seismic network , told the Associated Press that the quakes are occurring along three faults in the southwest area of the island : the Lajas Valley , Montalva Point , and the Guayanilla Canyon .
With the onset of this spate of earthquakes , island emergency response teams have been stretched thin .
Because of this Governor Garced will closely be watching the situation .
More than @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their response to a natural disaster .
President George W. Bush was harshly criticized for what seemed like his nonchalant response ( “ Heck of a job , Brownie ” ) to the complete breakdown of state administrative services during the initial phases of the Hurricane Katrina Relief Effort in September of 2005 .
Michael Brown was the FEMA director during the crisis and by most estimates did not fare well under the pressure of the event .
In September of 2017 , Hurricane Maria ravaged Puerto Rico and there was a controversy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mayor Carmen Yulín Cruz over the speed and effectiveness of the federal recovery effort .
Responding to the criticism , the president told ABC News that , “ Puerto Rico is very important to me , and Puerto Rico—the people are fantastic people .
I grew up in New York , so I know many people from Puerto Rico .
I know many Puerto Ricans .
And these are great people , and we have to help them .
The island is devastated.
” With that in mind , the response to this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
This piece originally appeared in LifeZette and is used by permission .
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By David Kamioner | January 7, 2020
The U.S. Geological Survey reports that Puerto Rico experienced a 6.4 magnitude earthquake early Tuesday morning. At least one person was killed, others injured, and the island is under blackout conditions. The epicenter was near the city of Ponce.
A 6.0 aftershock hit the area at 7:18 EST this morning. An earlier quake registering 5.8 struck on Monday.
Governor Wanda Vazquez Garced has stated from her office that emergency services are on the scene, are surveying damage, and are rendering necessary aid and assistance.
The blackout was intentional and due to a protective system designed into power plants on the island. It is estimated power will be restored sometime later on Tuesday.
Victor Huerfano, the director of the Puerto Rican seismic network, told the Associated Press that the quakes are occurring along three faults in the southwest area of the island: the Lajas Valley, Montalva Point, and the Guayanilla Canyon.
With the onset of this spate of earthquakes, island emergency response teams have been stretched thin. Because of this Governor Garced will closely be watching the situation. More than one elected official has been pilloried for their response to a natural disaster.
President George W. Bush was harshly criticized for what seemed like his nonchalant response (“Heck of a job, Brownie”) to the complete breakdown of state administrative services during the initial phases of the Hurricane Katrina Relief Effort in September of 2005. Michael Brown was the FEMA director during the crisis and by most estimates did not fare well under the pressure of the event.
In September of 2017, Hurricane Maria ravaged Puerto Rico and there was a controversy between President Trump and then San Juan Mayor Carmen Yulín Cruz over the speed and effectiveness of the federal recovery effort. Responding to the criticism, the president told ABC News that, “Puerto Rico is very important to me, and Puerto Rico—the people are fantastic people. I grew up in New York, so I know many people from Puerto Rico. I know many Puerto Ricans. And these are great people, and we have to help them. The island is devastated.”
With that in mind, the response to this natural disaster should be thorough and efficient.
This piece originally appeared in LifeZette and is used by permission.
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thepoliticalinsider--2020-01-07--Black GOP Candidate Byron Donalds Ruins the Leftist Narrative

It is no secret that President Trump ’ s approval rating among black voters is surprisingly high .
Some polls show the ratings between the upper 20s to early 30s percentiles .
Byron Donalds gets the drift .
Among other factors , that is why Donalds is seeking the GOP nomination for Florida ’ s 19th congressional district located in the Naples area .
The Brooklyn , New York native describes himself in a campaign video as a “ strong , Trump-supporting , gun-owning , liberty-loving , pro-life , politically incorrect black man…The left wants you to think to be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and out of touch .
Well , I am not going to let them get away with this.
” RELATED : AOC Slams Joe Biden , Complains Dem Party Has No Standards : ‘ They ’ ll Take Anybody ’ Donalds told Fox News , “ I have been a constitutionalist ever since I have been in politics the last 10 years and so for me , it ’ s important to go to Washington to fight for the Constitution and also begin the work of expanding the Republican Party , because we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ faces , people who are going to help expand our tent , stand for the president and not only win in 2020 , but in the years beyond.
” Black and Latin voters poll more conservatively on social issues than white voters as a whole .
This can be attributed to the strong role religion still plays in their lives .
Combine that with a booming economy raising all boats which has produced the highest black and Latin employment stats on record , and you have a recipe for the president to increase @ @ @ @ @ @ @ battleground states .
This could make the difference in locales like Pennsylvania , Michigan , and New Mexico while bringing minority conservatives like Byron Donalds to Congress in unprecedented numbers .
RELATED : The Group ‘ Border Hispanics for Trump ’ Is Campaigning Hard for 2020 If the trend were to continue and a long-term realignment was to take place that moved a majority of black voters to the GOP , it could signal the congressional and national political death knell of the Democratic Party .
Without the overwhelming support of the black @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in advancing their political agenda .
This piece originally appeared in LifeZette and is used by permission .
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By David Kamioner | January 7, 2020
It is no secret that President Trump’s approval rating among black voters is surprisingly high. Some polls show the ratings between the upper 20s to early 30s percentiles. Byron Donalds gets the drift.
Among other factors, that is why Donalds is seeking the GOP nomination for Florida’s 19th congressional district located in the Naples area.
The Brooklyn, New York native describes himself in a campaign video as a “strong, Trump-supporting, gun-owning, liberty-loving, pro-life, politically incorrect black man…The left wants you to think to be Republican means being privileged, racist, and out of touch. Well, I am not going to let them get away with this.”
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Donalds told Fox News, “I have been a constitutionalist ever since I have been in politics the last 10 years and so for me, it’s important to go to Washington to fight for the Constitution and also begin the work of expanding the Republican Party, because we have to have new voices, new faces, people who are going to help expand our tent, stand for the president and not only win in 2020, but in the years beyond.”
Black and Latin voters poll more conservatively on social issues than white voters as a whole. This can be attributed to the strong role religion still plays in their lives. Combine that with a booming economy raising all boats which has produced the highest black and Latin employment stats on record, and you have a recipe for the president to increase his margins by 3-6 percent in some battleground states.
This could make the difference in locales like Pennsylvania, Michigan, and New Mexico while bringing minority conservatives like Byron Donalds to Congress in unprecedented numbers.
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If the trend were to continue and a long-term realignment was to take place that moved a majority of black voters to the GOP, it could signal the congressional and national political death knell of the Democratic Party. Without the overwhelming support of the black community, Democrats will face crippling challenges in advancing their political agenda.
This piece originally appeared in LifeZette and is used by permission.
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thepoliticalinsider--2020-01-07--CNN Has A Bee In Their Bonnet

CNN Has A Bee In Their Bonnet

CNN reporter Donie O ’ Sullivan has little patience when jokes are directed at the Left .
O ’ Sullivan is upset at the generally conservative satirical website The Babylon Bee .
He specifically references the popularity of a Bee story , no doubt that many readers of this site have seen , that claimed Democrats wanted U.S. flags to be flown at half-mast over the death of Iranian terrorist kingpin Qassem Soleimani .
O ’ Sullivan tweeted , “ To put this in perspective , this is the same number of engagements the top NY Times and CNN stories @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” Now , that ’ s funny .
Even Snopes weighed in !
Though this isn ’ t the first time Snopes investigated the Bee .
Last year , Jenna Ellis , Senior Legal Advisor to President Trump , told Disrn that Snopes called the White House after Trump retweeted a Bee article .
Disrn , a legitimate news outlet , was started by The Babylon Bee ’ s founder , Adam Ford .
O ’ Sullivan is also not chuffed that some didn ’ t realize the Bee story was a parody @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , when this writer posted the satire on social media accounts there were those who did not understand it was a joke .
But why ?
Granted , there are some naive folks on the conservative side who , bless their hearts , may take things a tad too literally at times .
They contrast well with the vicious and gullible on the left who will believe anything , no matter how outrageous , as long as it fits an anti-American or anti-Trump plotline .
But the main reason a satirical story on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it was founded in only a minor exaggeration of fact .
There were and are Dems that criticized the strike and seemed to mourn for the now charred hulk of the Iranian terror maven .
So it wasn ’ t too far afield to go one step further and have people see the joke as reality .
Conservatives were quick to join in the fun , “ You guys should definitely keep focusing your energy on Babylon Bee and people sharing a joke article is in no way a reflection of the garbage @ @ @ @ @ @ @ conservative commentator Stephen Miller .
If the mirthless Bolshie gnomes at CNN were ever to gain a sliver of a sense of humor then there is a minor chance they would see the humor in sites like The Babylon Bee and perhaps smile past their continual malignant grimaces .
However , for that eventuality…I wouldn ’ t hold your breath .
This piece originally appeared in LifeZette and is used by permission .
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By David Kamioner | January 7, 2020
CNN reporter Donie O’Sullivan has little patience when jokes are directed at the Left. O’Sullivan is upset at the generally conservative satirical website The Babylon Bee. He specifically references the popularity of a Bee story, no doubt that many readers of this site have seen, that claimed Democrats wanted U.S. flags to be flown at half-mast over the death of Iranian terrorist kingpin Qassem Soleimani.
O’Sullivan tweeted, “To put this in perspective, this is the same number of engagements the top NY Times and CNN stories on Facebook had over the past week.”
To put this in perspective, this is the same number of engagements the top NY Times and CNN stories on Facebook had over the past week. A lot of people sharing this "satirical" story on Facebook don't know it is satire. https://t.co/HnDjuqw2si — Donie O'Sullivan (@donie) January 5, 2020
Now, that’s funny. Even Snopes weighed in! Though this isn’t the first time Snopes investigated the Bee. Last year, Jenna Ellis, Senior Legal Advisor to President Trump, told Disrn that Snopes called the White House after Trump retweeted a Bee article. Disrn, a legitimate news outlet, was started by The Babylon Bee’s founder, Adam Ford.
O’Sullivan is also not chuffed that some didn’t realize the Bee story was a parody and took it for fact. Admittedly, when this writer posted the satire on social media accounts there were those who did not understand it was a joke. But why?
Granted, there are some naive folks on the conservative side who, bless their hearts, may take things a tad too literally at times. They contrast well with the vicious and gullible on the left who will believe anything, no matter how outrageous, as long as it fits an anti-American or anti-Trump plotline.
But the main reason a satirical story on the Dems had some credibility is that it was founded in only a minor exaggeration of fact. There were and are Dems that criticized the strike and seemed to mourn for the now charred hulk of the Iranian terror maven. So it wasn’t too far afield to go one step further and have people see the joke as reality.
Conservatives were quick to join in the fun, “You guys should definitely keep focusing your energy on Babylon Bee and people sharing a joke article is in no way a reflection of the garbage state of your profession,” tweeted conservative commentator Stephen Miller.
You guys should definitely keep focusing your energy on Babylon Bee and people sharing a joke article is in no way a reflection of the garbage state of your profession. https://t.co/FuzhjfcpPg — Stephen Miller (@redsteeze) January 6, 2020
If the mirthless Bolshie gnomes at CNN were ever to gain a sliver of a sense of humor then there is a minor chance they would see the humor in sites like The Babylon Bee and perhaps smile past their continual malignant grimaces.
However, for that eventuality…I wouldn’t hold your breath.
This piece originally appeared in LifeZette and is used by permission.
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thepoliticalinsider--2020-01-07--Iranian Butcher Qassem Soleimani Again Brings Death to His Own People

Because he was so adept at killing good people outside of his country , little has been said of Iranian terrorist hooligan Qassem Soleimani ’ s penchant for murdering his own people .
It seems that habit continues , even after a U.S. Reaper drone efficiently dispatched him to the nether regions .
As such , at least 32 people have died and 190 injured in a stampede at a funeral procession held Tuesday in the ersatz general ’ s hometown of Kerman , Iran .
This info courtesy of the nation ’ s state media , a cable news @ @ @ @ @ @ @ program amongst Iranian Army personnel “ Who Wants to Eat a Missile ?
” to bring the report .
Just kidding about the show , kinda .
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As such , that clip made the number one slot in “ This Week ’ s Top Funeral Processions ” , another popular show on the quirkily-programmed Iranian state media .
Yeah , the television part again ?
Mostly not real .
Inappropriate jokes aside , Soleimani continues to leave death in his wake .
RELATED : Trump Leaves Dems Out of the Loop , for Good Reason The emphasis on the coverage of this maniac has been on the threat he posed to U.S. personnel @ @ @ @ @ @ @ thousands of innocent Iranians also died at his hands .
The state of Iran maintains a terror network at home and abroad .
Like any repressive dictatorship it must monitor and persecute its own people , lest they organize to topple the regime and regain their own freedom .
The Iranian people tried that in the 2009-2010 Green Movement , which started as protests against a rigged election and became what even Al-Jazeera described as the “ biggest unrest since the 1979 revolution.
” At least hundreds of thousands of Iranians took part @ @ @ @ @ @ @ appealed to U.S. President Barack Obama for strong rhetorical support .
Their pleas went unanswered .
As will the fervent pleas of evil individuals for Soleimani to end up anywhere but the darkest pits of hell .
This piece originally appeared in LifeZette and is used by permission .
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By David Kamioner | January 7, 2020
Because he was so adept at killing good people outside of his country, little has been said of Iranian terrorist hooligan Qassem Soleimani’s penchant for murdering his own people.
It seems that habit continues, even after a U.S. Reaper drone efficiently dispatched him to the nether regions.
As such, at least 32 people have died and 190 injured in a stampede at a funeral procession held Tuesday in the ersatz general’s hometown of Kerman, Iran.
This info courtesy of the nation’s state media, a cable news system that had to interrupt its top-rated program amongst Iranian Army personnel “Who Wants to Eat a Missile?” to bring the report.
Just kidding about the show, kinda.
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The happening draws darkly sardonic comparison to another incident in 1989 when the hardly clothed body of head cleric and Islamist fascist dictator Ayatollah Khomeini fell out of his open coffin like a Slinky because of frenzied jostling by overwrought mourners at his funeral procession, this time in Tehran.
For real.
Funeral processions seem to be popular in Iran.
As such, that clip made the number one slot in “This Week’s Top Funeral Processions”, another popular show on the quirkily-programmed Iranian state media.
Yeah, the television part again? Mostly not real.
Inappropriate jokes aside, Soleimani continues to leave death in his wake.
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The emphasis on the coverage of this maniac has been on the threat he posed to U.S. personnel. And that he did.
But thousands of innocent Iranians also died at his hands.
The state of Iran maintains a terror network at home and abroad.
Like any repressive dictatorship it must monitor and persecute its own people, lest they organize to topple the regime and regain their own freedom.
The Iranian people tried that in the 2009-2010 Green Movement, which started as protests against a rigged election and became what even Al-Jazeera described as the “biggest unrest since the 1979 revolution.”
At least hundreds of thousands of Iranians took part. To aid in their effort they appealed to U.S. President Barack Obama for strong rhetorical support. Their pleas went unanswered.
As will the fervent pleas of evil individuals for Soleimani to end up anywhere but the darkest pits of hell.
This piece originally appeared in LifeZette and is used by permission.
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