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2017-02-16 Home Front: Culture Wars

by Wrechard

[PJMedia] Those who thought things would cool off after the elections, should think again. The Trump administration has not yet won the battle for legitimacy. Maybe it never will. Thomas Lifson argues the "CIA broke the law to take out its critic General Flynn". Bill Kristol doesn't care about the legalities. He sees the resignation of Mike Flynn as a power struggle between two evil Washington factions, only one of who can win. "Obviously strongly prefer normal democratic and constitutional politics," Kristol Tweeted. "But if it comes to it, prefer the deep state to the Trump state."

No middle ground? Not even the constitution? Can things be so bad? The language of the pundits is full of warlike metaphors. Rush Limbaugh called what happened "the Political Assassination of Michael Flynn". Jennifer Rubin sees it as a softening up of the beaches on the Road to Tokyo. Flynn was only a whistle stop en route to the final destination. "If Flynn gone in less than a year how long will Trump last?," she asks.

The overall tone is so bellicose even long time Trump critics worry things have gone too far. John Podhoretz says "what happened with Flynn also represents a frightening portent" because "no joke, people -- if they can do it to Mike Flynn, they can do it to you." Suddenly no one is safe.

...But dangerous or not, the game is afoot. A fight is on between what Kristol referred called the "deep state" and "the Trump state". It marks an escalation between the incoming Trump crew and the coalition consisting of establishment Republicans, Democrats, media and intelligence bureaucrats.
Also any other public "service" bureaucrat. The bad, bad, childishly irresponsible people rebel against the wisdom of their betters - intolerable! If Trump loses, it could be the end of western civilization

Posted by g(r)omgoru 2017-02-16 03:42|| || Front Page|| [11132 views ] Top

#1 So Flynn is out as a Cabinet member.
Doesn't mean his value as an adviser and confidant is compromised. I think his stock has gone up now that he is not subject to public and political oversight. Now he is outside, like Blackwater.

Posted by Skidmark 2017-02-16 05:53|| 2017-02-16 05:53|| Front Page Top

Flynn, under the belly of the bus.

Posted by Besoeker 2017-02-16 06:06|| 2017-02-16 06:06|| Front Page Top

#3 Untimely end of the Ball Turret gunner, B?

Posted by Skidmark 2017-02-16 07:28|| 2017-02-16 07:28|| Front Page Top

#4 He'll be 'under the bus' but very likely still firing.

Posted by Besoeker 2017-02-16 07:54|| 2017-02-16 07:54|| Front Page Top

#5 Substitute "Fallujah" for "Washington" in the title of the article and you will then see the magnitude and scope of the task facing President Trump w/r/t the established rot.

Posted by Alaska Paul 2017-02-16 10:09|| 2017-02-16 10:09|| Front Page Top

#6 Never forget the establishment in DC all opposed trump. This is a soft revolution from the heartland. The DC elites will continue to fight, their very existence and power is being challenged by the people. There will be more casualties from both sides. It is just getting started!

Posted by 49 pan 2017-02-16 11:03|| 2017-02-16 11:03|| Front Page Top

#7 A shoe that hasn't yet dropped: the Russians almost certainly have recordings of all calls their ambassador was involved in, even if Flynn didn't bother.

Posted by Anguper Hupomosing9418 2017-02-16 15:28|| 2017-02-16 15:28|| Front Page Top

#8 WaPo on the 14th: FBI needs to explain why Flynn was recorded

Posted by Anguper Hupomosing9418 2017-02-16 15:29|| 2017-02-16 15:29|| Front Page Top

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