Thursday, April 18, 2019
THIS SAYS IT ALL
Mueller: Congress still has ability to find the President obstructed justice
In special counsel Robert Mueller's report, the team writes that: "With respect to whether the President can be found to have obstructed justice by exercising his powers under Article II of the Constitution, we concluded that Congress has the authority to prohibit a President's corrupt use of his authority in order to protect the integrity of the administration of justice."
Muller Report: Sarah Sanders made false statements to press on Comey firing.
White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders acknowledged to investigators with special counsel Robert Mueller's team that she misled reporters when she insisted in May 2017 that "countless" FBI agents had lost confidence in former Director James Comey leading up to his dismissal.
The special counsel's report, released Thursday, cited Sanders’s multiple false statements to reporters as part of its review of whether President Trump obstructed justice in firing Comey. Sanders told investigators that her misstatements were a "slip of the tongue,” and that the claims were not founded on anything.
From the Mueller Report:
“The evidence we obtained about the president’s actions and intent presents difficult issues that would need to be resolved if we were making a traditional prosecutorial judgment.
At the same time, if we had confidence after a thorough investigation of the facts that the president clearly did not commit obstruction of justice, we would so state.
Based on the facts and the applicable legal standards, we are unable to reach that judgment.
Accordingly, while this report does not conclude that the president committed a crime, it also does not exonerate him.”
Trump's Attorney (He isn't an "Attorney General for the U.S.) Shills for Him
Mueller Said He Would Have Exonerated Trump On Obstruction If The Evidence Supported It, But He Couldn’t
"Undercutting Trump’s claim that Mueller, in addition to Barr, had cleared him of wrongdoing on obstruction, Mueller wrote that if his office had confidence that Trump did not commit obstruction, “we would so state.” But based on the facts and the law, he wrote, 'we were unable to reach that judgment.' ”
BUT. HE. COULDN'T!
Normal Americans want to find out why!
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Barr disgraced himself this morning.
Never mentioned the "10 episodes of possible obstruction" committed by Trump.
Blamed Trump's "feelings" for Trump's possible obstructive behavior.
And then we learn that Trump's attorney, Barr, did this:
White House and Justice Dept. Officials Discussed Mueller Report Before Release
Barr's preamble to releasing the Mueller Report is unprecedented in American history, which makes every fair-minded American wonder who he truly serves, the American people or Trump.
Barr lied:
"He said that Trump totally cooperated with the Special Counsel. He said that with a straight face. In fact, he obstructed the investigation at every turn.
Every day, he attacked it as a "witch hunt" and a "hoax". He got extremely angry with Jeff Sessions for recusing himself from the Russia investigation, rather than protecting him.
He fired James Comey and cleaned house at the FBI, firing McCabe one day before his official retirement.
He reportedly attempted to fire Mueller himself, thru the WH counsel, Don McGahn.
Not only that, he refused to be interviewed by the Special Counsel.
He refused to answer written questions on certain subject matters.
So, Barr began his news conference with a lie.
There was little cooperation from the White House."
Wednesday, April 17, 2019
Tuesday, April 16, 2019
Hypocrisy on the Right, Part the Infinity
The egregious hypocrites on the right agonize over the attacks on Christian churches in Europe but ignore what the administration they support is doing to Christians at the border in the U.S.of A.
Those same people blubbered over what happened to France's Notre Dame cathedral but ignored what a white supremacist did to four Christian black churches in Louisiana.
What could the reason be for those Christian right wingers to ignore the destruction of black Christian churches by a white supremacist and the attacks on Christian Latinos at the border.
There must be some reason for those professed defenders of Chistianity to ignore the injustices and crimes against black and brown Christians right here in their own country.
I wonder what it could be?
Monday, April 15, 2019
Can Trump Be Anymore Clueless?
Why yes! Yes he can!
(And the guy whose NSA pick was indicted and is awaiting sentencing, whose personal lawyer is going to jail, and whose campaign manager is going to jail needs to STFU about other people breaking the law):
Being the massive narcissist that he is, Trump couldn't stop himself from lecturing French fire officials on how to contain the tragic fire at Notre Dame Cathedral:
So horrible to watch the massive fire at Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris. Perhaps flying water tankers could be used to put it out. Must act quickly!
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Sunday, April 14, 2019
Sunday Science Blog
Here is more background about this talented scientist.
Most news outlets are only showing the blurry zoomed in picture of the black hole . Here's the entire zoomed-out image of the black hole and everything it is consuming.
The tiny black spec in this image is 6.5 billion times the size of our sun.
Flora Graham
Computer scientist Katie Bouman and her awesome stack of hard drives for #EHTblackhole image data 
— reminds me of Margaret Hamilton and her Apollo Guidance Computer source code. 
— reminds me of Margaret Hamilton and her Apollo Guidance Computer source code. 
Friday, April 12, 2019
Can someone explain to me why...
this isn't considered high crimes and misdemeanors, or malfeasance of office?
Trump told the head of the Customs and Border Protection agency to break the law and then assured that agent that he'll pardon him if he goes to jail for breaking the law?
And while you're at it, can someone tell me why the "law and order" Goopers aren't appalled at this law-breaking POTUS?
Also, imagine what the Goopers would be doing right now if they learned Barack Obama (or any other president) told someone who works for him to break the law and not to worry because he'll pardon that felon.
That's where we are with this miserable liar, cheat, and fraud.
Trump told CBP head he'd pardon him if he were sent to jail for violating immigration law
WH Mulled Dumping Immigrant Detainees In Sanctuary Cities, Targeting Trump Foes
Trump has said in the past that migrants trying to cross the border are "animals," rapists, drug dealers, and murderers, and yet his administration mulled over the idea of sending migrants to sanctuary cities, which would mean cities run by Democrats -- his opponents.
If trump truly believes his own rhetoric, that the migrants are drug dealers, rapists, and murderers, then what we've heard is that a POTUS would willingly place in mortal danger those citizens of cities that did not support him in the last presidential election.
This is how a dictator operates. Punish your opponents by jailing (Lock Her UP!) or place them in danger by sending what the POTUS believes are drug dealers, rapists, and murderers!
This is where America is under this miserable failure of a president.
The Washington Post reported:
White House officials first broached the plan in a Nov. 16 email, asking officials at several agencies whether members of the caravan could be arrested at the border and then bused “to small- and mid-sized sanctuary cities,” places where local authorities have refused to hand over illegal immigrants for deportation.
The White House told U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement that the plan was intended to alleviate a shortage of jail space but also served to send a message to Democrats. The attempt at political retribution raised alarm within ICE, with a top official responding that it was rife with budgetary and liability concerns, and noting that “there are PR risks as well.”
After the White House pressed again in February, ICE’s legal department rejected the idea as inappropriate and rebuffed the administration.
The White House told the Post that the idea has been dropped. But Pelosi’s office was outraged.
“The extent of this administration’s cynicism and cruelty cannot be overstated,” spokeswoman Ashley Etienne told the Post. “Using human beings — including little children — as pawns in their warped game to perpetuate fear and demonize immigrants is despicable.”
Thursday, April 11, 2019
"Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free..."
And Donald Trump will put them in cages like the "animals" that he says they are.
"If a Muslim man had burned down three WHITE Christian churches, Trump would have banned all Muslims, attacked him incessantly on Twitter, and found a way to blame Congresswoman Ilhan Omar.
But since it was a WHITE man who burned down BLACK churches, all we get is crickets. Once again, his silence in the face of white, homegrown domestic terrorism is deafening.." --Omar Romero
Tuesday, April 9, 2019
The GOP's president encouraged border agents to break the law.
The President and the Take Care Clause
Article II, Section 3 of the Constitution requires the President to “take Care that the Laws be faithfully executed.”
This clause, known as the Take Care Clause, requires the President to enforce all constitutionally valid Acts of Congress, regardless of his own Administration’s view of their wisdom or policy. The clause imposes a duty on the President; it does not confer a discretionary power. The Take Care Clause is a limit on the Vesting Clause’s grant to the President of “the executive power.”
President Told Border Agents to Break the Law
Digby:
Last Friday, the President visited Calexico, California, where he said, "We're full, our system's full, our country's full -- can't come in! Our country is full, what can you do? We can't handle any more, our country is full. Can't come in, I'm sorry. It's very simple."
Behind the scenes, two sources told CNN, the President told border agents to not let migrants in. Tell them we don't have the capacity, he said. If judges give you trouble, say, "Sorry, judge, I can't do it. We don't have the room."
After the President left the room, agents sought further advice from their leaders, who told them they were not giving them that direction and if they did what the President said they would take on personal liability. You have to follow the law, they were told.
The GOP's President
The GOP's POTUS has the maturity of a 5-year old, calling people names because of their physical appearances. (Who's surprised? He mocked a disabled journalist, didn't he?)
Do you suppose that all the TrumpCultists who support this overgrown man-child tell their children and grandchildren to follow the president's example and make fun of people if they have big ears or a big nose, or a limp, or have Downs' syndrome, because Donald J. Trump, POTUS, does it all the time, so it must be what big important grown ups do?
DJT is a role model for all Republicans' children and grandchildren. The Democrats tell their children and grandchildren to never, never, never copy this so-called adult's rude, cruel, crass behavior.
Trump is exactly the opposite of how an adult should behave.
Before His Firing, Trump Called Secret Service Director ‘Dumbo’ Because Of His Ears
Monday, April 8, 2019
Another One Bites The Dust
We now have an:
* acting Homeland Security Secretary
* acting Defense Secretary
* acting Interior Secretary
* acting chief of staff
If only we had someone acting like a President.
Kirstjen Nielsen Resigns as Trump’s Homeland Security Secretary
WASHINGTON — Kirstjen Nielsen, the homeland security secretary, resigned on Sunday after meeting with President Trump, ending a tumultuous tenure in charge of the border security agency that had made her the target of the president’s criticism.
“I have determined that it is the right time for me to step aside,” Ms. Nielsen said in a resignation letter. “I hope that the next secretary will have the support of Congress and the courts in fixing the laws which have impeded our ability to fully secure America’s borders and which have contributed to discord in our nation’s discourse.”
Ms. Nielsen had requested the meeting to plan “a way forward” at the border, in part thinking she could have a reasoned conversation with Mr. Trump about the role, according to three people familiar with the meeting. She came prepared with a list of things that needed to change to improve the relationship with the president.
Mr. Trump in recent weeks had asked Ms. Nielsen to close the ports of entry along the border and to stop accepting asylum seekers, which Ms. Nielsen found ineffective and inappropriate. While the 30-minute meeting was cordial, Mr. Trump was determined to ask for her resignation. After the meeting, she submitted it."
NYTimes:
"Donald Trump flew into a rage on Twitter just hours after Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen resigned as the New York Times reports that he often raged at her for telling him he can’t break the law.
Trump has been making demands and threats for months over a border crisis he manufactured and is only making worse by redeploying border patrol agents away from ports of entry, thus making lines longer and migrants more desperate."
Sunday, April 7, 2019
Saturday, April 6, 2019
The GOP Preznit Is An Idiot, Part The Infinity:
Trump at a Border Patrol station in Calexico, California, on Friday railed against what is commonly known as the "Flores decision" — a landmark federal immigration case — calling it a “disaster for our country” and publicly calling out "Judge Flores" for making the bad decision. The problem with that sentiment: The Flores in that case's title was not a judge, but a teenage girl named Jenny Lisette Flores.
“Some very bad court decisions. The Flores decision is a disaster. I have to tell you, Judge Flores, whoever you may be, that decision was a disaster for our country,” Trump said to the panel. “A disaster and we’re working on that.”
None of the panelists immediately corrected the president.
NO COMMENT:
Friday, April 5, 2019
Trump slams dead Barbara Bush
Every time we think we've seen Trump do the last of sewer diving, we are reminded that Trump is a bottomless pit of excrement. Here he is slamming Barbara Bush who died months ago. He was told (because we're sure he certainly didn't read it) that someone informed him about Mrs. Bush's comment about Trump in her recently published memoir. Because Trump is an insecure little worm, he couldn't let that pass, so he punched back at a dead woman. Is there anyone more repulsive than that? A worm who attacks a former president's dead wife and a former president's dead mother?
What kind of a monster does that?
Wednesday, April 3, 2019
ORANGE ALERT!
Oranges! Oranges! Oranges!
Seriously, two people very close and dear to me suffered from Alzheimer's dementia. I know what the symptoms look and sound like. IMO, Trump is in the early second stage of dementia, whether it's Alzheimer's or not, no one knows, but we do know his mother suffered from it, and that there is a genetic component to the disease.
President Oranges! was all over the map yesterday, claiming his father was born in Germany -- Fred Trump was born in New York. How could he have gotten that wrong? Trump's granddaddy was born in Germany. CONFUSION! Oranges!
His incorrect claim that Puerto Rico has spent $91 billion the U.S. sent to the island? Wrong. Wrong. Wrong. And the so-called POTUS is still not clear on the concept that Puerto Rico IS the U.S.
The two near and dear people very close to me who suffered from dementia were not in charge of the nuclear codes. Trump is. That's what keeps normal people awake nights while his cult thinks it's okay to have someone showing signs of dementia leading the country.
But wait, there's more:
On Tuesday, he was mocking wind power as part of an attack on former presidential candidate Hillary Clinton, who proposed greater investment in wind turbines to reduce reliance on traditional fossil fuels and bring down carbon emissions.
“Hillary wanted to put up wind. Wind,” he told the crowd. “If you have a windmill anywhere near your house, congratulations, your house just went down 75 percent in value.” He then introduced his newest argument, telling the audience, “And they say the noise causes cancer,” before mimicking the sound of a turbine as the crowd laughed and applauded.
Source:
There is no evidence that the noise of a wind turbine causes cancer. Anti-wind power groups have incorrectly claimed that the low-frequency noise — known as infrasound — given off by turbines can cause health problems including nausea, sleep loss and anxiety, among many other symptoms, The Atlantic explained. No research has ever shown harm from such low frequencies, and no cancer of any kind has a proven link to high levels of noise.
Chemicals and particulates released in the extraction, storage, transportation and burning of coal and other fossil fuels, in comparison, have been proven to cause higher rates of cancer.
CERTIFIED MORON DONALD TRUMP THINKS WIND TURBINES “CAUSE CANCER”
Americans Still Dislike the Cheater-in-Chief!
Who's surprised? I have family and friends who are golfers, and by their experience, no one is as disgustingly bad as a cheater who plays golf. I'm not at all surprised to read this, since Trump has cheated at everything in his miserable life. Just ask all of his wives!
Trump's job approval numbers have been historically low since his inauguration, and the Mueller Report hasn't helped them since it was released over a week ago. Americans don't like this Liar, Cheat, and Fraud.
Trump still has the loyal support of about 30 percent of the voting population. And that's it.
Sportswriter says Trump 'cheats like a mafia accountant' at golf
Trump's job approval numbers have been historically low since his inauguration, and the Mueller Report hasn't helped them since it was released over a week ago. Americans don't like this Liar, Cheat, and Fraud.
Trump still has the loyal support of about 30 percent of the voting population. And that's it.
Trump Got No Bump From Mueller. He Should Worry.
Tuesday, April 2, 2019
Someone needs to put this lunatic in a padded cell.
"Get rid of judges." Every dictator/tyrant's dream.
Just a reminder...
All of these women have accused the Liar-in-Chief of sexual misconduct.
And don't forget that the far right Xtian Evangelicals had no problem with the Porn Star Shagger admitting this:
And don't forget this, too:
Monday, April 1, 2019
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