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Hamas named its Gaza leader Yahya Sinwar as chief
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Posted by: 3dc || 08/06/2024 00:00 || Comments || Link || [11128 views] Top|| File under:


#2 
But did she clean up after Biden taking a Family Shower? ☺
Posted by: NN2N1 || 08/06/2024 9:51 Comments || Top||


-Signs, Portents, and the Weather-
Who is Tim Walz, Kamala Harris' pick for vice president?
"One man's socialism is another man's neighborliness."

One man's profundity is another man's foolishness.
Posted by: Skidmark || 08/06/2024 09:36 || Comments || Link || [11136 views] Top|| File under:

#1  Minnesota's bright shining star
Posted by: Mercutio || 08/06/2024 11:55 Comments || Top||

#2  He was a lock as soon as he called Trump a bastard last week.
Posted by: Mercutio || 08/06/2024 11:58 Comments || Top||

#3  more on Walz
Posted by: Mercutio || 08/06/2024 12:06 Comments || Top||

#4  He's a Democrat. That's all I need to know.
Posted by: Abu Uluque || 08/06/2024 12:12 Comments || Top||

#5  "Kamala Harris explains why she chose Gov Tim Walz as running mate: ‘It’s personal’" Foxnews
Posted by: Glavinter Peacock7962 || 08/06/2024 12:27 Comments || Top||

#6  It would be heartwarming to see the Democrts lose MN in 2024 presidential
Posted by: Lord Garth || 08/06/2024 12:41 Comments || Top||

#7  I haven't seen so much hype since the day before The Acolyte was released.
Posted by: swksvolFF || 08/06/2024 15:50 Comments || Top||

#8  His wife is as much of a socialist/communist as he is. She wants to "work for a more equitable country".
Posted by: Deacon Blues || 08/06/2024 17:49 Comments || Top||

#9  STOLEN VALOR! Walz served in the Minnesota Army National Guard and retired at the rank of master sergeant, or an E-8. However, on his official website bio, he lists a higher rank that he served at for a short period that ultimately was rescinded, as he did not complete all the requirements to serve at that rank. However, his bio implies that he retired at the rank of command sergeant major, or an E-9. Breitbart News Headline
Posted by: Glavinter Peacock7962 || 08/06/2024 18:28 Comments || Top||

#10  In early 2005, a warning order was issued to the 1-125th Field Artillery Battalion, which included the position he was serving in, to prepare to be mobilized for active duty for a deployment to Iraq.

On May 16th, 2005 he quit, leaving the 1-125th Field Artillery Battalion and its Soldiers hanging; without its senior Non-Commissioned Officer, as the battalion prepared for war. Breitbart News Headline
Posted by: Glavinter Peacock7962 || 08/06/2024 18:43 Comments || Top||

#11  also Walz was arrested at age 30 or so for driving 90 in a 55 zone and being drunk

but ultimately he pleaded down to reckless driving

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/tim-walz-was-a-31-year-old-teacher-when-a-drunken-driving-arrest-almost-cost-him-his-career/ar-AA1olXc5
Posted by: Lord Garth || 08/06/2024 20:08 Comments || Top||

#12  For some reason I'm getting a 500 error when I try to post this 1 minute 16 second vid, which is pretty damned funny!:

https://twitter.com/i/status/1820972263132533237
Posted by: Anomalous Sources || 08/06/2024 20:37 Comments || Top||


Africa Subsaharan
US hands last base in Niger to military junta
[FoxNews] More Biden Foreign Policy successes!
Posted by: Skidmark || 08/06/2024 09:08 || Comments || Link || [11129 views] Top|| File under:


Home Front: Politix
They're open with their threats now
[CTH] Congressman Jamie Raskin Seriously and Strategically Promises to Incite “A Civil War” by Blocking Trump from Office if President Trump Wins in November
Posted by: Ulang Ulalet4662 || 08/06/2024 10:14 || Comments || Link || [11128 views] Top|| File under:

#1  Stock up on more ammo and preserved foods. It may get rough out there.
Posted by: DarthVader || 08/06/2024 12:20 Comments || Top||

#2  I will take and meet that threat...
Posted by: 49 Pan || 08/06/2024 13:11 Comments || Top||

#3  Sounds like something Maduro would say...
errr...said.
Posted by: swksvolFF || 08/06/2024 14:06 Comments || Top||

#4  I am seriously concerned that the NY Judge is going to try and either put Trump in custody or house-arrest to curtail his campaigning. They are that bold and/or desperate.

Of growing concern frankly is the possibility of Joe literally being removed from office, room temperature or via the 25th, and Kamala actually being given the Executive Powers of the Presidency before the election. The empty, darkened airplane entry last week was not the act of a rational mind, and the rate of deterioration seems to be accelerating?
Posted by: NoMoreBS || 08/06/2024 14:06 Comments || Top||

#5  ^IMO, you should worry more about additional assassination attempts.
Posted by: Grom the Reflective || 08/06/2024 14:10 Comments || Top||

#6  ..they did that to Caesar, see what it got the conspirators and their friends.
Posted by: Procopius2k || 08/06/2024 15:04 Comments || Top||

#7  ^He had the army - do you?
Posted by: Grom the Reflective || 08/06/2024 15:08 Comments || Top||

#8  ..that's why they try to constantly disarm us.
Posted by: Procopius2k || 08/06/2024 17:47 Comments || Top||

#9  The first comment from the Whit House on Joe wandering off and entering the airplane was he went to talk to the other hostages still on the plane. When it was pointed out there were no other hostages the narrative changed to he went to congratulate the crew. They really do believe we are stupid.
Posted by: Deacon Blues || 08/06/2024 17:52 Comments || Top||


Harris picks Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as VP in 2024 election
[Axios] What a DYNAMO!
Per Insty:
Posted by: Frank G || 08/06/2024 09:23 || Comments || Link || [11137 views] Top|| File under:

#1  WOW, talk about putting lipstick on pigs....
Posted by: Silentbrick || 08/06/2024 10:33 Comments || Top||

#2  Ah yes, the 2 biggest facilitators of the Floyd riots together on one ticket. A deliberate choice. Any ideas what this portends?
Posted by: Rex Mundi || 08/06/2024 11:07 Comments || Top||

#3  Kamala Harris has picked Minnesota governor Tim Walz as her VP pick per reports. Tim Walz is anti-police, pro-marijuana far left politician who is favored by the Muslim community in Minnesota. Waltz also tried to out run a Nebraska State Trooper once and after finally pulling over failed a sobriety test, registering .128 on the test, but the charge was reduced to reckless driving. Believes in child grooming (transvestiting minors), etc, etc, etc..

Posted by: Glavinter Peacock7962 || 08/06/2024 11:12 Comments || Top||

#4  ^Never mind. The important thing is that Judas Shapiro is not VP.
Posted by: Grom the Reflective || 08/06/2024 11:12 Comments || Top||

#5  The PA Gov a feint, or were there a bunch of unapproving phone calls over the weekend?
Posted by: swksvolFF || 08/06/2024 11:13 Comments || Top||

#6  Shapiro was too ambitious and way too smart to be alongside Kamala. He would show her up every time they were together. No way her insecurity would let that happen. Walz is a boot licking toady, just what she needs.
Posted by: Remoteman || 08/06/2024 11:23 Comments || Top||

#7  Couldn't have a Jew on the ticket with so many muzzies in swing states.
Posted by: DarthVader || 08/06/2024 12:21 Comments || Top||

#8  Ron Coleman
@RonColeman
Poor @JoshShapiroPA. Stitched his foreskin back on for nothing
4:29 PM · Aug 6, 2024
Posted by: Grom the Reflective || 08/06/2024 14:09 Comments || Top||

#9  ^ LOLOL
Posted by: Frank G || 08/06/2024 14:34 Comments || Top||

#10  sadly for Kamala, this probably won't clinch the pro Hamas vote

to do that, the Democrats may have to change the party platform
Posted by: Lord Garth || 08/06/2024 16:43 Comments || Top||

#11  [Bee] Josh Shapiro Annoyed He Got This 'Death To Israel' Neck Tattoo For Nothing

Posted by: Frank G || 08/06/2024 17:52 Comments || Top||

#12  On September 17th, 2004, Walz was conditionally promoted, or frocked, to Command Sergeant Major. When a service member is conditionally promoted or frocked, it means that while they rate the title of Command Sergeant Major and could wear that rank, they are not entitled to the pay yet. When Walz was given that promotion, he signed and initialed the Statement of Agreement and Certification for the USASMA, which meant that if Walz failed to comply with the conditions, his promotion would be null and void as if it never happened.

When Walz and his battalion received warning orders that he, along with the battalion, would need to prepare for activation and mobilization for deployment to Iraq in early 2005, Walz committed the ultimate sin. He quit on his soldiers.

On May 16th, 2005 he quit, leaving the 1-125th Field Artillery Battalion and its Soldiers hanging; without its senior Non-Commissioned Officer, as the battalion prepared for war. His excuse to other leaders was that he needed to retire in order to run for congress. Which is false, according to a Department of Defense Directive, he could have run and requested permission from the Secretary of Defense before entering active duty; as many reservists have. If he had retired normally and respectfully, you would think he would have ensured his retirement documents were correctly filled out and signed, and that he would have ensured he was reduced to Master Sergeant for dropping out of the academy. Instead he waited for the paperwork to catch up to him. His official retirement document states, SOLDIER NOT AVAILABLE FOR SIGNATURE.

On September 10th, Tim Walz was demoted and reduced in rank to Master Sergeant. He abandoned and walked away from his soldiers and his solemn responsibility to lead and take care of them. According to Behrends and Herr, Walz is hiding that part of the information from the public in an attempt to fool the electorate.
Posted by: Deacon Blues || 08/06/2024 17:55 Comments || Top||

#13  ^ Thanks much Deacon. Damn!
Posted by: Rex Mundi || 08/06/2024 18:07 Comments || Top||

#14  Nothing says worthless POS like #12.
Posted by: Besoeker || 08/06/2024 18:31 Comments || Top||

#15  I seem to remember Dayton bugging out of Washington when things got touchy. What's with these Minnesota governors?
Posted by: KBK || 08/06/2024 21:08 Comments || Top||


NJ Gov. Phil Murphy eyes crony to replace convicted Sen. Bob Menendez
[NYPOST] New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy is strongly considering appointing his former chief of staff to replace convicted US Sen. Bob Menendez, The Post has learned.

Ex-chief of staff George Helmy is a Murphy confidante who sources said did the governor’s iron fist work behind the scenes — and he could be headed to Washington when Menendez resigns effective Aug. 20.

Murphy has informed some Democratic Party leaders in the Garden State that he’s eyeing Helmy — now an executive vice president and external affairs and policy officer at RWJBarnabas Health — to fulfill Menendez’s term, which expires at the end of the year.


Posted by: Fred || 08/06/2024 00:00 || Comments || Link || [11132 views] Top|| File under:

#1  Murphy "resigns"? Convicted felon should have been in jail the day of conviction instead of allowed to pick his exit date and "resign".

Mrs. Warthog's home state and we lived there for 17 years.

"You will never find a more wretched hive of scum and villainy!" - Obi Wan Kenobi
Posted by: Warthog || 08/06/2024 8:39 Comments || Top||

#2  Thanks honey. You may have lived there for 17 but I was there for 43.
Posted by: Warthogs Wife || 08/06/2024 12:40 Comments || Top||


POTUS Addresses World's Most Critical Problem: Plastic
[LegalInsurrection] The news cycle has been more like a hurricane
...as in blow me down!...
, with the war in the Middle East poised to erupt, endless drama in the presidential campaigns, and the border invasion now costing states billions.

And, of course, the economy is now in a tailspin.

It has been clear for quite some time that Biden’s mental capacity and ability to focus was diminishing. Perhaps that would explain the new priority for the occupant of the Oval Office: Banning single-use utensils.

The Biden administration is touting a new rule as a means to reduce waste generation, but advocates counter that the government squandered an opportunity to clamp down on single-use plastics.

According to a General Services Administration rule finalized Thursday, products without any single-use plastic packaging on the federal government’s purchasing system will soon be marked with a single icon.

The icon is intended to encourage federal agency buyers to phase out use of single-use plastics, which "will reduce the Government’s waste generation, and potentially save industry partners money by having them reduce unnecessary packaging," the rule says.
I seem to recall that was a campaign promise in 2020. Because Democrats focus on the big picture.
Posted by: Mercutio || 08/06/2024 00:00 || Comments || Link || [11133 views] Top|| File under:

#1  C’mon, I saw. ‘The Graduate’ - plastics are the future!
Posted by: Glenmore || 08/06/2024 0:16 Comments || Top||

#2  The icon is intended to encourage federal agency buyers to phase out use of single-use plastics, which "will reduce the Government’s waste generation,

Wow! One little mark can do that? Be careful what you wish for. California banned single-use grocery bags in order to save the planet. So bag manufacturers made thicker, sturdier bags that could be re-used. Thicker bags means more plastic per bag. Unfortunately, most consumers did not re-use the re-usable bags any more than they already did, so net plastic consumption went up. Oopsie!
Posted by: SteveS || 08/06/2024 10:58 Comments || Top||



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