NY Post:
Idiotic: That’s the only word for the Obama administration’s move to
scrub references to Islam or ISIS from the transcripts of Orlando terrorist Omar Mateen’s calls.
Under an avalanche of ridicule, the Justice Department on Monday relented and released the full transcripts. But what was the point? Everyone already knew that he’d pledged allegiance to ISIS and its “caliph.”
Fine: President Obama wants to make this about gun control, not terrorism — but ham-handed editing only calls attention to what you’re deleting, and to Obama’s peevish rules against uttering terms like “radical Islam.” Just look at the redactions:
Mateen: “I pledge of allegiance to [omitted]. “I pledge allegiance to [omitted] may God protect him [in Arabic], on behalf of [omitted].”
All the omissions did was make Team Obama look determined to keep its head in the sand about the nature of the enemy. Even the “explanations” sounded dumb. Here’s Attorney General Loretta Lynch on ABC’s “This Week”: “What we’re not going to do is further proclaim this man’s pledges of allegiance to terrorist groups, and further his propaganda.”
Further his propaganda? Seriously? The answer to Islamist jihad is to black out the words?
Lynch never did anything this absurd in all her years as US attorney here in New York, so you know the order came down from above.
It’s also idiocy déjà vu: Four years ago, Team Obama made then-UN Ambassador Susan Rice tour all the Sunday shows to blame the deadly Benghazi attack on an internet video, rather than on the terrorist plot they all knew it was. She looked a fool once the administration finally admitted the truth, just as Loretta Lynch does now.
It makes you wonder: Who at the White House feels compelled to send women of color out to humiliate themselves on national TV?
75 comments:
"It's hard bein' a pimp."
In all these cases, the media are supposed to carry the narrative for the democrats.
I think there is something to that. If you are a black woman working for Obama you are going to be asked to do the things other people wont do.
The left love to tout their transparency. The media are supposed to cover for their lies. This time it was a bridge too far. Not that the hack press didn't try. I love the Schadenfreude.
It's all about ME is the motto of the Choom Gang, unless it makes Black Narcissus look like a jerk and then everybody is expendable.
Pissy will insist the election be a referendum on him, even though he isn't running for anything. Same result as '10 and '14.
Lem said...
I think there is something to that. If you are a black woman working for Obama you are going to be asked to do the things other people wont do.
If you are any women, you are a second-class citizen. He likes boys.
Lewadenowshipskiski - sp? Not that I care about the spelling of his name.
AprilApple said...
Too bad Trump fired Lewandoski now. Lewandoski was all but forgotten.
Last night you said nobody cared. Which is it?
I guess it's murder coming out of the fog.
Especially when it's a Trumpist thug found innocent on all charges and specifications, but you have to bitch about something Trump and one excuse is as good as any other, right?
The media could be talking about this issue
Something that makes Black Narcissus look bad? Why do you think they want to sensationalize
what anybody who was paying attention knew was going to happen back in March? Pull your head out of the gin bottles and get a clue.
They're free.
BTW it also gives them an excuse to ignore the fact that all those terrible polls of last week showing Trump down by double digits have gone bye-byes.
If it wasn't this, it would be something else.
It's as if Trump wants to lose.
No, dear, you want him to lose, and you twist everything to fit that delusion.
The media cares - ed.
as for "nobody cares" - that's regarding your comments.
Bahgdad ed - - Trump is blowing it. You can whine about how it's my fault he's blowing it all day long. Delusional.
Hillary up 8 in Florida
It's April Apple's fault Trump is losing.
Well you have to admit the are no more fervent Anti-Trump posters to be found anywhere. You are Number One.
I know you don't want Trump to be assignated but if he was you would say he planned it to get Hillary elected President.
It's about political calculations that take advantage of a situation or alleviate fires first before they become unnecessary political gaffs that feed into the pro-democrat narrative.
Is Trump this incompetent? are the people around him really on Hillary's pay-roll? Who is advising him? Anybody? Anybody worth a hill of beans? or is he in this to hand it to her? Does he really want to win? Actions speak louder than words.
Trump may be behind in some polls but there is a long way to go. Don't be a coward and surrender now.
All the polls when this race began said that Trump had absolutely no chance of becoming the nominee. How did that work out?
I'm not anti-Trump - I'm just not a fanboy. I want to beat the Clinton Crime Family. He's more or less a stalking-horse and that's been the case since day one.
You are just parroting the mainstream media and the consultants that are in the tank for Hillary.
The same people who said Trump was a joke and will never be the nominee.
Actually, the polls showed Trump winning and he did. It was the talking heads who said he didn't stand a chance. I'm done talking about the primary. What is Trump doing to win this thing? He's moving in the wrong direction.
You are totally anti-trump and you display it in every poat. Sorry I just believe my lying eyes.
I'm not parroting anyone. I'm thinking for myself because I'm not mired in wishful thinking and blind faith.. I never buy into celebrity worship.
What diff does it make if I like the guy or not? Who cares?
Don't you want to win? do you think blind faith is going to carry Trump over the finish line?
Steve Green lays it out perfectly. I concur
I've already covered Trump's fundraising troubles and oddities. The short version is that Trump has raised very little money, has even less in the bank (Hillary beats him 32-to-1 in cash on hand -- sad!), and one-fifth of his spending has been on Trump or Trump-branded properties and campaign expenses for his kids. Last month's FEC filings show he's even paying a salary to himself for running for president.
That said, I have to admit that Trump has demonstrated the unprecedented ability to win a primary race on a shoestring budget, and I'm willing to stipulate that his gift might carry over to the general election. Trump has taken us into unknown waters; anything is possible.
But even the most diehard Trump supporters need to chill out for a moment and brace themselves for what he said last weekend to NBC's Hallie Jackson:
*Big excuse*
AprilApple said...
The media cares - ed.
as for "nobody cares" - that's regarding your comments.
AprilApple said...
ed- nobody cares.
June 20, 2016 at 9:39 PM
Your words.
I'm not parroting anyone. I'm thinking for myself because I'm not mired in wishful thinking and blind faith
Of course, you are. this is the song of the NeverTrumpers. Notice how every last one of them falls back on that "I'm not mired in wishful thinking and blind faith" routine?
Hillary up 8 in Florida
OHIO: Clinton 40 - Trump 40
PENNSYLVANIA: Clinton 42 - Trump 41
It's wonderful how selective her viewpoint is. She just blots out anything she doesn't like.
BTW from the Breitbart piece April ignored when I linked it yesterday.
On Thursday, Democrat-leaning firm PPP released a poll of Virginia voters showing Clinton leading Trump by 3 points in the Old Dominion. Last year, PPP showed Clinton leading Trump by 10 points in Virginia. Since then, Clinton’s favorablity has decreased, while Trump’s has improved.
In Florida, a PPP survey from early June finds Trump leading Clinton by 1 point. In the past 4 Presidential elections, Florida has been decided by less than 5 points. President Obama defeated Mitt Romney by less than 1 point in 2012 in the Sunshine State.
And that's the Breitbart piece authored by a Cruz delegate.
You just pick out what you want to see.
And something from CNN on issues
Plus a quote from uh, some place
Note that Clinton lost ground on all of these important matters, and she's below Trump on what may be the 2 most important things — the economy and terrorism. Trump picked up 3 points on terrorism while Clinton lost 5 in this survey that was taken after the Orlando massacre.
It's April Apple's fault Trump is losing.
No, he isn't. Clearly. You just want him to lose.
AprilApple said...
I've already covered Trump's fundraising troubles and oddities. The short version is that Trump has raised very little money, has even less in the bank (Hillary beats him 32-to-1 in cash on hand -- sad!
She's a great little propagandist for Cacklepants, isn't she?
Please note: Trump spent one tenth of what Jeb! did. Who won? He uses his own plane, saving 6 mil.
She doesn't get arithmetic.
Steve Green lays it out perfectly. I concur
"What Mike Dukakis Could Teach Donald Trump About Winning"
Refresh me, who won in '88?
Give it up, sweets. Give Hil back her money and check in to detox.
Trroper said...
You are totally anti-trump and you display it in every poat.
It's OK to be anti-Trump on every post.
ed-ache you are beyond a bore and beyond ridiculous. Keep up the blind faith.
You should have higher expectations for your hero. Losing to Hillary by one in Ohio and Penn is still losing.
Thanks for casting my political analysis as blind faith and wishful thinking. It really doesn't matter whether you like him or not. It does matter when evaluating your posts about Trump. I would expect people to discount what ed or I might say because we are pro Trump. Isn't that what you do instead of answering any of the points we bring up?
You really only echo the conventional wisdom. Right now the sleazy media is saying that Trump is so far behind in fund raising that he can't win. Can't raise enough money to pay for the commercials and the consultants and all of the leeches that feed off a campaign. Trump said today that of course Hilliary has a lot of money to waste. Wall St Money. Middle Eastern Money. Influence peddlers money. I thought the press was against big money running candidates campaigns? Trump is a different kind of candidate. He gets tons of free media. You know why? Because he is not afraid to go on any show anytime. He even did a piss ant talk show of an rabid anti-trump asshole in that hell hole of Wisconsin. So he can get his message out without canned commercials. He will be pounding Hillary from here on out. He will talk over the heads of the media. He shouldn't listen to the conventional wisdom that you are peddling here.
If the conventional wisdom were right Jeb Bush or Scott Walker would be the nominee and they would be running another Washington Generals campaign.
Bush won because Dukakis = Trump. (or Trump = Dukakis) or are you that dumb? Don't read any insight - drink koolaid. or better yet, drink Brawndo-- It's delicious and it has electrolytes.
Ah these poor "women of color." They're so inherently noble and then the dastardly Obama goes and humiliates them, the poor dears.
And if you believe that I've got a bridge........
You are absolutely right Lem. That is what partisans do. April is doing what she can to stop Trump and help Hillary and that is perfectly within her rights.
Conventional people spout conventional themes. If you don't even recognize there is a box you can't think outside of it.
Troop -
... Trump said today that of course Hilliary has a lot of money to waste. Wall St Money. Middle Eastern Money. Influence peddlers money. I thought the press was against big money running candidates campaigns? Trump is a different kind of candidate. He gets tons of free media. You know why? Because he is not afraid to go on any show anytime. He even did a piss ant talk show of an rabid anti-trump asshole in that hell hole of Wisconsin. So he can get his message out without canned commercials. He will be pounding Hillary from here on out. He will talk over the heads of the media. He shouldn't listen to the conventional wisdom that you are peddling here. ...
that's at least a valid excuse. Not sure if it's a winning strategy, however. Is he only appearing on Fox? While Hillary is showing up on the Today show (gross, but effective I would bet) Trump needs to get off of Fox News and go into more enemy territory. He needs to close the deal and he's blowing it.
What is this, the April & Troop Show? Get a room!
I just got back from a trip and I forgot to put my library card back in my wallet which I always take out of my wallet when I go on a trip so when I went to the library and found 4 GREAT BOOKS and went to check them out -- NO CARD! And that's today's tragedy.
Lem, could I make a suggestion? It's best not to make rules that aren't followed and aren't enforced or enforceable. It does nothing good and leads to a lack of respect for the rulemakers. Chicago's gun laws would be a good example.
With that in mind my suggestion is that you change "Please keep it civil" to something along the lines of "Please do not make explicit death threats" or maybe "Please do not publish a map to another commenter's home with a link to "The Anarchist Cookbook" and a free Uber coupon."
I think that either of those would set a more realistic goal for the blog and reassert your authority. I read somewhere that civility is bullshit anyway.
I like a good debate. It is good to have different points of view and to try to persuade each other to see the validity in the other side. We can do this without calling names, belittling, insulting or getting unpleasant. Wanting Trump to win and being behind that candidate doesn't make anyone a 'fanboy' 'trumpette' or any other cute name. Being against Trump doesn't automatically make someone FOR Hillary or a traitor to the cause.
Besides if we ARE going to get into a barroom brawl about it, it isn't right to do it sober :-) Let's all start drinking at 8am. or....maybe not.
Bags and April are entitled to their point of view as is Trooper and Ed. Only time will tell who is right, or if anyone is right. In the meantime, I prefer to use logic, persuasion, facts....or if that fails a big nerf bat to beat some sense into people. (just kidding on that last one...sort of)
Play nice people.
LOL....Did it again.
How about no faux claims of stalking. No flopping. No whining. I had No Whining t-shirts made up for a particularly whiny team I coached. They had to wear the t-shirts in practice if they whined @ a teammate, umpire, opponent, or coach the prior game. The team voted on who had to wear the t-shirts of shame. They got less use as the season progressed. Whining is for pussy losers.
Dukakis was riding high in the polls and then he blew it.
Trump is bottoming out in the polls and then he blew it.
How did Dukakamimi blow it? In the debates. Same thing will happen to Hillary.
Remember the First Law of Hillary - Nobody likes her.
Second Law of Hillary - the more they see of her, the less they like her.
We went through this in the primaries how Trump had hit his floor.
And then, mirabile dictu, he hadn't. Same old, same old, particularly since the polls show we're back to neck and neck, but keep telling yourself he's hit his floor.
And BTW, those 7 states Barry mentioned with their thousand delegates that have yet to have their primaries should hand the One true Ted the nomination.
PS One of Cacklepants' bought-and-paid-for superdelegates guilty on corruption charges. I remember this guy in Philly, an Al Sharpton wannabe without the style. I wonder how many more of Hillary's possessions will get busted.
PPS Ooops. Guccifer 2.0 has uploaded the DNC's dirt on Hillary.
And then the Russians breached the Ozark Global Slush Fund.
C'mon, April, tell us how this is a brilliant tactical move.
It must be painful realizing you were duped. Some of you are not there yet - you will be.
Welp, I guess my trip to Munich didn't work out to well.
Neither did Chamberlain's.
AprilApple said...
It must be painful realizing you were duped. Some of you are not there yet - you will be..
She said that all spring, too.
She's our Charles Lindbergh or Joe Kennedy, warning us we better make kissy face with Dolf while we can.
"She's our Charles Lindbergh or Joe Kennedy, warning us we better make kissy face with Dolf while we can."
Neither Lindberg nor Joe Kennedy warned us to "make kissy face" with Adolph Hitler.
Kissy face with Hitler? What are you talking about? Your arguments are downright leftist.
Since your perfect hero is in this for Hitler herself, what does that say about you, Baghdad ed?
Republican POTUS candidates usually do poorly before the conventions. They usually don't close the gap (assuming they ever do) until September.
BTW, i fully expect Trump to lose. Not because he is a bad candidate, or is running a bad campaign but because 51% of the American public are cold stone Stupid.
I don't see much chance for a Republican until the economy collapses.
Money is useful in getting out the vote in November. Don't know if TV ads work anymore. Doesn't everyone FF through them?
So the NYPost is now in the business of intelligence? I'm sure scrubbing references to a prime object of current U.S. intelligence gathering was SOP, no matter how obvious the redactions are.
I think Hillary is entirely beatable, but the fix is in.
Notice April is back to her old rap when she thought the One True Ted was her dream candidate.
After little Marco.
So much for her vote in the Fall.
rcocean said...
Republican POTUS candidates usually do poorly before the conventions. They usually don't close the gap (assuming they ever do) until September.
Reagan was down 8 2 weeks before the '80 election. Polls are overrated.
Money is useful in getting out the vote in November. Don't know if TV ads work anymore. Doesn't everyone FF through them?
Everything's on the YouTube and Twitter, but you do TV to get the oldsters.
PS The American people were at least as stupid when HL Mencken was around IYKWIMAITYD. They were as stupid when they voted for Eisenhower and Reagan, according to the Lefties.
There's a lot of contentiousness here about who's pro-Trump vs. anti-Trump.
But that shouldn't matter, should it? You're arguing about his chances... since what matters on November 8th is who wins, right?
Anyway, if Trump loses, we have an idea of what April might say. (That the reasons she gave for his weakness(es) are what led to the loss).
But what's not as clear is what Troop and/or ed will say.
Will it have been, to paraphrase someone familiar, a vast left-wing conspiracy?
Here's the thing: I've hated Hillary with a passion and still doubt I'd vote for her. But she just gave the Trumpster a one-two-punch, right in the kisser. I'll still admit that her speech several weeks ago was strong and effective. And I also have to admit that her speech just the other day was similarly strong, from what I've seen. One of foreign policy and one on the economy. Whatever her problems, whatever her ethical and legal issues, she's the the one who's coming across strong and presidential. As a "Hillary hater" I think I've got the credibility to note these impressions, because my bias was against her.
Contrast this to Trump's machine gun tweets and refusal to countenance any good advice, or to embrace a more deliberative, thoughtful and steady approach. Certainly his WWF-style trash-talking impulsiveness won him points amongst his own crowd. How well do you think that's going to work in the general?
Will the independents be looking for strong and steady this year or impulsive and brash?
My bet's on the former. YMMV. But don't say we didn't warn you in November.
Excellent post, Balls.
Hillary is prepared. She wanted this for so long, she knows what to do and say. She knows how to snow everyone. The problem is she IS corrupt and she will use her power to institutionalize corruption for generations.
This idea that Trump will dominate her in the debates is not clear at all. Doubtful, in fact. Trump was not that strong in the primary debates. He was lucky he didn't have to answer every question. He wasn't terrible, but he wasn't strong. His fans think he wins when he steps on his dick - but everyone else is thinking *what the f*ck? not presidential*
Hillary also purchased a bunch of cheap ad-time up front (how did she get it so cheap - she has all those insider pay to play deals with the corporate press.)
Trump isn't prepared. Is it a conspiracy? I might not be, but as Trump continues to step on his dick, I think it's a possibility.
My first impression back when he first burst on the scene was "He's gonna hand this to Hillary". You know what they say about first impressions.
I'll vote Trump, unless he does or says something so insane that...
That said, I'm increasingly of the mind that the "Dump Trump" movement is our only hope to win in November.
AprilApple said...
Hate him all you want - but Little Marco was the only candidate beating Hillary in most polls
In March. Or was it February?
Too bad he was doublecrossed by the One True Ted.
Not that I know what "vile hatred" I spewed this time unless it was to note we're back to the usual "It must be painful realizing you were duped", "your perfect hero is in this for Hitler herself", etc. I guess she's going with the flow and voting for Hillary, after all.
rcocean said...
She's our Charles Lindbergh or Joe Kennedy, warning us we better make kissy face with Dolf while we can."
Neither Lindberg nor Joe Kennedy warned us to "make kissy face" with Adolph Hitler.
You need to do some research. Lindbergh was a prominent player in the America First Committee, warning us that, while we once dealt with a Europe dominated by Britain, we now faced the possibility of a Europe dominate by the Krauts and we ought to make nice.
Old Joe fell out of favor with FDR for sending frantic messages across the pond omn how it was a mistake to back Britain.
OK - I'm going to try not to let ed-ache get under my skin.
bunk-off, however.
AprilApple said...
Ted is an actual conservative.
Ted, is it? First name basis. You know you'll have to get past Heidi, right?
Trump is a con man and a fraud. He WILL lose to the most corrupt candidate in history - thanks to idiots like you.
The only fraud is you. First he's a shill for Hillary, then you're voting for him, now he's a fraud. When you get a position you intend to stick to, be sure to let us know.
You blather all this nonsense because you believe everything the Lefty media says, running around like Chicken Little.
If he loses, it will be because trolls like you are doing Hillary's work.
Good thing you were necking in some guy's backseat in '80. If you'd been paying attention, you'd have told everybody how Reagan didn't have a prayer, either.
PS Take a look at the One True Conservative's voting record - all of it - and tell me how he could back Gang of 8 and TPP.
You don't get it, because you are really thick and stupid.
Now there's a devastating argument.
f off, liar
Shame on you. Would Reagan talk like that?
Now there's a devastating argument.
It doesn't have to be an argument. She has good standing to believe it's a self-evident observation.
You seem to have a problem understanding her own arguments, and respond instead with emotional volleys. You throw all sorts of obscure or unusual twists into them. But they are still outbursts rather than considered counter-arguments.
But the basic premise that Trump might have political flaws that would prevent him from winning a general is a possibility. Just because you hate or can't stand that possibility and refuse to consider it doesn't stop it from being a real possibility.
You want him to win so badly that you cannot even hypothetically entertain arguments for why he might not. That is precisely what it means to have abandoned argumentation.
You're the one who brought up the One True Ted and, since you adore Reagan so much, I should think you'd want to speak like him and not that vulgarian.
AprilApple said...
Do you realize your steam consciousnesses is really boring and nobody reads it, right?
Obviously you do.
oh and - do fuck off.
Dr Freud would have a field day with you.
PS Rit, if someone's going to credibly present me with a reason Trump might not win, it's going to be someone a little more in contact with reality.
What interests me is the idea she can't see how Hillary might lose or, better yet, not even make it to November.
Or that the Lefty media might be lying to her.
Cruz has a solid rating from the ACU Foundation. 100 isn't bad.
But your obsession with Ted is old. Lets focus on Trump, shall we?
Trump Quotes:
"I like the Obamacare mandate."
"Every single other Republican candidate is going to cut the hell out of your Social Security."
"The economy does better under the Democrats." "I like universal healthcare." "Hillary Clinton is a terrific woman. She's a really good person."
"You have to give them a path. You have 20 million, 30 million, nobody knows what it is. It used to be 11 million. Now, today I hear it’s 11, but I don’t think it’s 11. I actually heard you probably have 30 million. You have to give them a path, and you have to make it possible for them to succeed. You have to do that."
--Donald Trump.
It's insane to think Trump is in this to hand it to Hillary. He hates her.
It's all rigged, folks.
Why did Trump get a phone call from Bill Clinton right before he jumped in the race? Any Trump fan have an answer for that?
He wanted to know if Melania had a sister.
Bases on this theory I think I have to buy stock in Reynolds Wrap.
They are gona need a lot of hats.
Stalkers always insist they aren't stalking anyone. Those hundreds of photos and the detailed diary of what some other person has to say is perfectly normal. Every psycho loser without an ounce of creativity will tell you that.
Maybe he should get a Mark David Chapman T-shirt.
AprilApple said...
It's insane to think Trump is in this to hand it to Hillary. He hates her.
And how old is that clip, how old are the quotes? Benghazi, Syria, Labia; no, they could never have pushed him into running.
This is all the same old stuff we heard 4 months ago. Let me guess, you're thinking those 30 delegates are going to hand the nomination to the One True Ted so you can be the one who goes walking in rush hour expressway traffic.
I guess all that "I'm voting for Trump" stuff was the lithium kicking in.
Why did Trump get a phone call from Bill Clinton right before he jumped in the race? Any Trump fan have an answer for that?
Beg him not to run.
Trooper York said...
Bases on this theory I think I have to buy stock in Reynolds Wrap.
They are gona need a lot of hats.
Just think of all those people who think they can overturn the primaries.
Somewhere a man is rolling ball bearings in his hands, ranting about stolen strawberries, and trying to summon an evil witch to dispatch his enemy.
Trump has no money - and everyone is all like, He's a supermodel! ok? supermodels don't pay for drinks. What's wrong with you? It's great that he has no money. It's fantastic.
You don't need money when you're a stooge. Self-fund? Please. He's on his own payroll and as soon as this is all over, and the memory fades, he'll be back in the good book of Clinton crony graces.
***
Yeah, those billions of his all came out of the Ozark Global Slush Fund.
AprilApple said...
as soon as this is all over, and the memory fades, he'll be back in the good book of Clinton crony graces
My God, where were you during the 90s? Hillary is going to have the Night of the Long Knives if she's elected.
The fact Trump calls her Crooked Hillary puts him on the list.
you really are delusional, kid. Also bipolar.
Check yourself in and take the rest of the decade off. Reality for you is a failed concept.
Actually every campaign puts their family and themselves on the campaign payroll. Are you really going to compare who is looting the system between Trump and Clinton? That is kind of silly.
If you were really against Hillary you might mention the uranium deal where the Clinton foundation got 147 million and Russia got our Uranium reserves. Or are you even interested in anything that the Clinton's did that was corrupt. Trump is going to make a big thing out of that. But somehow I don't think the people that hate Hillary so much can find the time to talk about that. Just about how Trump has to beg rich fat cats for money so they will feel comfortable with him.
Mentioned Hillary's corrupt deals a hundred times, Troop.
In fact I was the first to mention it.
Why isn't Trump talking about it?
Fanboy ed- My God you're a know-it-all prick with a severe web addiction. Possibly NPD?
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