vxbush 4/15/2024 5:44:40 AM

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My weekend moratorium on news didn't work out so well this weekend. Glad to see you guys covered it. 

vxbush 4/15/2024 5:46:21 AM

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Oh, sure, NOW they support Israel.....

Many Democrats who were critical of Israel and even pressuring the country to agree to a cease-fire with Gaza are now saying they support Israel after Iran's major attack, leading to questions about how long their support for Israel will last. 

vxbush 4/15/2024 5:52:06 AM

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To my way of thinking, the idea that Biden would approve the launch of an assault on Israel, a supposed ally, would be grounds for impeachment and termination of office. Kudos to Kosh for finding that this weekend. 

I assume that everyone is ignoring this story in the media because it looks bad for Biden. 

vxbush 4/15/2024 5:55:10 AM

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vxbush 4/15/2024 6:02:03 AM

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vxbush 4/15/2024 6:05:48 AM

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Rep. Jim Jordan went on Fox Business and told Maria Bartiromo that another informant is ready to dish on Fani Willis: 

"Now the Justice Department [is] reportedly finding inconsistencies in Fulton County D.A.Fani Willis' use of federal grant money," Bartiromo explained. "Willis fired the whistleblower who warned the D.A.'s office was attempting to misuse $488,000."

"This was a federal grant," she continued. "She wanted to use it to pay for computers and travel. I don't know if she was traveling with her boyfriend or not, but the D.O.J. told the Washington Free Beacon the grant is plagued with reporting discrepancies, Mr. Chairman."

"God bless the whistleblower who came forward," Jordan replied. "We've talked with the whistleblower. She's given information to the press, to us. Now the Department of Justice is looking into this."

vxbush 4/15/2024 6:07:33 AM

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Reply to vxbush in 6:

Forgot to add an important piece. Note what the Justice Department said in response: 

The spokesperson noted, "We have noticed some inconsistencies in what Fulton County has reported to [the Federal Subaward Reporting System] and we are working with them to update their reporting accordingly."

That sounds like they are going to let them update their report and then face no investigation at all. 

vxbush 4/15/2024 6:09:48 AM

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vxbush 4/15/2024 6:16:05 AM

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Occasional Reader 4/15/2024 7:13:58 AM

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On the plus side: Iran's attack on Israel was a spectacularly high-visibility flop.   It was truly humiliating, on the military-technical side.  Also, there's now at least a temporary reprieve from the bash-Israel momentum in the 'international community". 

On the minus side:  It's also crystal clear that Israel will not be "allowed" to do what any other country in the world would be "allowed" to do under these circumstances; strike back.  

Occasional Reader 4/15/2024 7:16:34 AM

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In #2 vxbush said: leading to questions about how long their support for Israel will last. 

Until Israel gives a single dirty look to a single Iranian.  Then will begin the cries of "genocide!!!!!".  

Next question? 

Kosh's Shadow 4/15/2024 8:02:17 AM

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Today is a holiday in Massachusetts and Maine

Patriot's Day

Commermorates the Battle of Lexington and Concord, part of which took place at the North Bridge, the "Rude bridge that arched the flood" as the poem goes.

The bridge in the picture on the main page of this blog.

Kosh's Shadow 4/15/2024 8:03:07 AM

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In #10 Occasional Reader said: It's also crystal clear that Israel will not be "allowed" to do what any other country in the world would be "allowed" to do under these circumstances; strike back.  

I suggest Israel bomb the drone factories 'to help Ukraine'.

vxbush 4/15/2024 8:04:37 AM

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In #10 Occasional Reader said: On the plus side: Iran's attack on Israel was a spectacularly high-visibility flop.   It was truly humiliating, on the military-technical side.  Also, there's now at least a temporary reprieve from the bash-Israel momentum in the 'international community".  On the minus side:  It's also crystal clear that Israel will not be "allowed" to do what any other country in the world would be "allowed" to do under these circumstances; strike back.  

Well, I have a feeling from now on that WE won't be allowed to strike back, either, because Disproportionate Force, or some such nonsense. (Which is how I thought you won wars, but apparently that's gauche now.)

vxbush 4/15/2024 8:12:26 AM

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Reply to Occasional Reader in 11:

Example, from Instapundit:

“ANTI-WAR” ACTIVISTS FOR WAR: Jewish Insider: In Chicago on Saturday, 300 anti-war activists were meeting to discuss plans to disrupt the Democratic National Convention in August when an activist took to the stage to announce that Iran had attacked Israel. The crowd burst into cheers at the news, The Free Press reported. 

Occasional Reader 4/15/2024 8:59:52 AM

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Reply to Kosh's Shadow in 12:

Good reference!

Occasional Reader 4/15/2024 9:03:05 AM

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I am skeptical about the claim being made that the whole Iranian attack was "orchestrated" with the green light of the White House, Israel, etc. etc. so that Iranians could should the ummah they were "doing something" without actually causing much damage; if for no other reason than that the Iranians would not have agreed to it.  This was a humiliation for them. 

(For that matter, I don't think Israel would have agreed to it, either.) 

JCM 4/15/2024 12:39:03 PM

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Reply to Occasional Reader in 17:

I'm thinking it's more incompetent bungling. When it comes to communicating with foreign nations we don't send clear unambiguous message that can be clearly understood by the recipient.

My favorite was during the Green Revolution was Obama saying , "we support legitimate elections" which the Mad Mullahs heard as an endorsement.

Kosh's Shadow 4/15/2024 12:42:54 PM

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In #18 JCM said: My favorite was during the Green Revolution was Obama saying , "we support legitimate elections" which the Mad Mullahs heard as an endorsement.

And from Obama, it was an endorsement of their fake election. Well, the Iranian people could vote for different candidates, but all had to be approved by the Grand Ayatollah.

It is the same for the Dems here - a "legitimate" election is one where only their approved candidates win. Any other candidates that have a chance of winning are "a threat to democracy".

Occasional Reader 4/15/2024 1:31:11 PM

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In #18 JCM said: My favorite was during the Green Revolution was Obama saying , "we support legitimate elections"

IIRC, it was even worse than that; Obama said something like, "I know the Grand Ayatollah is concerned with having legitimate elections".  

JCM 4/15/2024 2:21:58 PM

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Reply to Occasional Reader in 20:

I don't recall the exact phrasing I just remember being livid at his incompetent, impotent, utterance.

Kosh's Shadow 4/15/2024 2:43:12 PM

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Reply to JCM in 21:

I believe Obama was not incompetent, but supporting Islam. He probably is disappointed at not hearing the call to prayer from the Washington Mosquement

Kosh's Shadow 4/15/2024 5:08:58 PM

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Biden Retaliates Against Iran By Attaching Note To Pallet Of Cash That Says 'Please Do Not Use For Terrorism'