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Message 1097 of 4573 (817278)
08-16-2017 11:12 AM


DOJ Demands Files On Anti-Trump Activists
DOJ Demands Files On Anti-Trump Activists, And A Web Hosting Company Resists
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In gathering evidence for the nearly 200 still-open cases in D.C. court, the Justice Department issued a warrant that DreamHost says is so broad it would require handing over the logs of 1.3 million visits to the website.
The company called the warrant "a highly untargeted demand that chills free association and the right of free speech afforded by the Constitution. ... This is, in our opinion, a strong example of investigatory overreach and a clear abuse of government authority."
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The California-based company is resisting a Department of Justice warrant that demands it hand over all files related to DisruptJ20.org, a website created by one of its customers to plan and announce actions intended to interrupt President Trump's inauguration.
Inauguration Day protests in Washington, D.C. turned violent; 230 people were arrested and charged with felony rioting.
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A week after the inauguration, DreamHost says the Justice Department asked it for records relating to the person who had registered the site such as the person's physical and email addresses and it complied.
But in July, the government issued a new warrant that asked for additional materials: "all files, databases, and database records" related to DisruptJ20's website, as prosecutors moved to seize all information "involving the individuals who participated, planed [sic], organized, or incited the January 20 riot."
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"It always raises red flags when the government is trying to pry into the organization or the association of its political opponents," Rumold says. "That said, the DOJ has apparently demonstrated to a judge that there is probable cause to believe that something on this site is evidence of a crime." But, he says, the logs of everyone who ever visited the site, along with when and where they viewed it "there's no way that that's all evidence of a crime."
This seems chilling to me. The Trump DOJ seems to be building a database of all the people who oppose Trump.
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Message 1104 of 4573 (817396)
08-17-2017 11:02 AM


Photo of ‘Antifa’ man assaulting officer was doctored, analysis shows
Antifa Member Photographed Beating Police Officer?
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A photograph purportedly showing an Antifa member hitting a police officer has been digitally manipulated.
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This is not a genuine photograph of an antifa protestor striking a police officer. This image was digitally manipulated to add the antifa logo to an unrelated photograph.
The real image was taken in Athens, Greece in December 2009 during a demonstration on the one-year anniversary of the death of Alexandros Grigoropoulos, a 15-year-old who was killed by a police officer. Photographer Milos Bicanski took the photograph, which is available on Getty Images with the following caption:
Greek youths clash with riot police during a demonstration commemorating the fatal shooting of 15-year-old Alexandros Grigoropoulos’ by police a year ago, on December 6, 2009 in central Athens, Greece. Two police officers will go on trial in the new year for the murder of Grigoropoulos.
I had never heard of "antifa" before last weekend.
Clearly this was done by the terrible left to discredit themselves. /sarcasm

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Message 1483 of 4573 (822613)
10-30-2017 11:25 AM


First indictments from Mueller investigation
Bob Mueller Goes Big With Charges for Ex-Trump Campaign Boss Paul Manafort
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Paul Manafort, the former chairman of Donald Trump’s presidential campaign, his longtime protg Rick Gates, and a foreign policy advisor, became the first three Trump associates charged as a result of special prosecutor Robert Mueller’s probe into Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election.
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The charges, which include conspiracy against the United States, conspiracy to launder money, and false and misleading statements, among others, were unsealed on Monday morning.
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George Papadopoulos, a foreign policy advisor, to the Trump campaign has also been charged, and pleaded guilty. Mueller says he lied about his relationship with figures in Russia while working for Trump. The indictment, which was unsealed on Monday, claims that he had regular contact with Russians who had high-level access in Moscow.
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Trump’s administration and congressional allies have engaged in a furious effort over the past week to change the subject to alleged Democratic misdeeds.
Sarah Huckabee Sanders, the White House press secretary, has accused Hillary Clinton’s campaign of colluding with Russia on the basis that a Clinton campaign attorney partially financed the firm Fusion GPS’s opposition-research project that led to an anti-Trump dossier. Trump ally Rep. Devin Nunes (R-CA), the chairman of the House intelligence committee, announced Tuesday an investigation into an Obama-era uranium deal with Russia that other Trump allies have portrayed as a conspiracy to enrich the Clinton Foundation. Some Republicans, including New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie and pro-Trump publications, have called for Mueller’s resignation.

What if Eleanor Roosevelt had wings? -- Monty Python
One important characteristic of a theory is that is has survived repeated attempts to falsify it. Contrary to your understanding, all available evidence confirms it. --Subbie
If evolution is shown to be false, it will be at the hands of things that are true, not made up. --percy
The reason that we have the scientific method is because common sense isn't reliable. -- Taq

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Message 1488 of 4573 (822647)
10-30-2017 5:41 PM
Reply to: Message 1487 by ramoss
10-30-2017 5:15 PM


Re: Indictments
Well, with all the indictments, the only observation I can make is that Trump has been practicing with the color orange.
The Jack-o-lantern Kid.

What if Eleanor Roosevelt had wings? -- Monty Python
One important characteristic of a theory is that is has survived repeated attempts to falsify it. Contrary to your understanding, all available evidence confirms it. --Subbie
If evolution is shown to be false, it will be at the hands of things that are true, not made up. --percy
The reason that we have the scientific method is because common sense isn't reliable. -- Taq

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Message 1505 of 4573 (824587)
11-30-2017 7:24 PM
Reply to: Message 1504 by Tangle
11-30-2017 2:09 AM


Re: Trump retweets islamophobic videos from British Far right group
Your president is a disgrace to your country, I'm really sorry you have to put up with this international shaming.
This is all just a distraction while Trump and the Republicans pull off the biggest con in history and destroy and privatize our government and civilization.

What if Eleanor Roosevelt had wings? -- Monty Python
One important characteristic of a theory is that is has survived repeated attempts to falsify it. Contrary to your understanding, all available evidence confirms it. --Subbie
If evolution is shown to be false, it will be at the hands of things that are true, not made up. --percy
The reason that we have the scientific method is because common sense isn't reliable. -- Taq

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Message 1641 of 4573 (826667)
01-06-2018 2:01 PM
Reply to: Message 1639 by Phat
01-06-2018 1:37 PM


Re: Historical Parallels and Similarities?
No.
It was founded by Robert W. Welch jr.

What if Eleanor Roosevelt had wings? -- Monty Python
One important characteristic of a theory is that is has survived repeated attempts to falsify it. Contrary to your understanding, all available evidence confirms it. --Subbie
If evolution is shown to be false, it will be at the hands of things that are true, not made up. --percy
The reason that we have the scientific method is because common sense isn't reliable. -- Taq

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Message 1658 of 4573 (826733)
01-08-2018 6:53 PM
Reply to: Message 1657 by Taq
01-08-2018 5:57 PM


Re: Stephen Miller Speaks His Mind
The lady doth protest too much, methinks.
That ain't no lady.

What if Eleanor Roosevelt had wings? -- Monty Python
One important characteristic of a theory is that is has survived repeated attempts to falsify it. Contrary to your understanding, all available evidence confirms it. --Subbie
If evolution is shown to be false, it will be at the hands of things that are true, not made up. --percy
The reason that we have the scientific method is because common sense isn't reliable. -- Taq

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Message 1757 of 4573 (827220)
01-20-2018 11:51 AM
Reply to: Message 1756 by jar
01-20-2018 9:42 AM


Re: This Administration and Congress may be the most successful in the history of the US
When the goal is to keep government from working, and make no mistake, that is the goal of US Conservatives, this Administration and Congress has been remarkably effective.
Anarchists.

What if Eleanor Roosevelt had wings? -- Monty Python
One important characteristic of a theory is that is has survived repeated attempts to falsify it. Contrary to your understanding, all available evidence confirms it. --Subbie
If evolution is shown to be false, it will be at the hands of things that are true, not made up. --percy
The reason that we have the scientific method is because common sense isn't reliable. -- Taq

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Message 1964 of 4573 (829027)
02-28-2018 6:17 PM


Hope Hicks resigns from White House
Hope Hicks resigns from White House
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The announcement of Hicks's resignation comes one day after she sat for a marathon interview with the House Intelligence Committee as part of its investigation into Russia’s interference in the 2016 election.
Hicks frustrated some committee members by refusing to answer questions about events during the presidential transition and after Trump took office.
During her testimony, Hicks reportedly admitted that her job in the Trump administration required her to tell "white lies."

What if Eleanor Roosevelt had wings? -- Monty Python
One important characteristic of a theory is that is has survived repeated attempts to falsify it. Contrary to your understanding, all available evidence confirms it. --Subbie
If evolution is shown to be false, it will be at the hands of things that are true, not made up. --percy
The reason that we have the scientific method is because common sense isn't reliable. -- Taq

  
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Message 1984 of 4573 (829776)
03-13-2018 4:32 PM
Reply to: Message 1982 by NoNukes
03-13-2018 4:13 PM


Re: John McTee is out...KINDA
Why is Trump having this guy join his campaign?
It appears to me that he is a perfect member of the conspiracy to re-elect the largest criminal enterprise ever to reside in the Whitehouse.

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One important characteristic of a theory is that is has survived repeated attempts to falsify it. Contrary to your understanding, all available evidence confirms it. --Subbie
If evolution is shown to be false, it will be at the hands of things that are true, not made up. --percy
The reason that we have the scientific method is because common sense isn't reliable. -- Taq

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Message 1989 of 4573 (829885)
03-16-2018 1:39 AM
Reply to: Message 1988 by NoNukes
03-16-2018 12:21 AM


Re: Question About Trade With Canada
Trump tried to buffoon his way through the meeting with Trudeau and then elected to brag about his own idiocy. And to what end? What does he think he accomplished?
He is attempting to demonstrate (once again) that there is no act, no insult, no betrayal, no total disregard of ethics and integrity, that the GOP and his supporters will not accept. He is steadily leading them down a path of accepting more and more outrageous behavior......."hmmmmmm, President for life, maybe we'll have to try that some day."
I saw my grandkids (12 & 17) last week and it was interesting to see that they know that Presidents should not act like this. They seem embarrassed by Trump and puzzled about why behaves this way. My Granddaughter, 12 yo, mimicked him, but boasting about "how stupid he is." It was insightful to see their awareness of Trump, I never expected it.

What if Eleanor Roosevelt had wings? -- Monty Python
One important characteristic of a theory is that is has survived repeated attempts to falsify it. Contrary to your understanding, all available evidence confirms it. --Subbie
If evolution is shown to be false, it will be at the hands of things that are true, not made up. --percy
The reason that we have the scientific method is because common sense isn't reliable. -- Taq

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Message 2012 of 4573 (831544)
04-20-2018 1:46 PM


New NASA administrator has NO background in science
New NASA Chief Jim Bridenstine Faces 'Uphill Climb' After Contentious Confirmation
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Rep. Jim Bridenstine (R-Okla.) at his November 2017 confirmation hearing to become NASA administrator. Bridenstine was confirmed as NASA's leader on April 19, 2018.
Jim Bridenstine shouldn't necessarily expect smooth sailing now that he's finally in as NASA administrator, experts say.
The U.S. Senate confirmed Bridenstine yesterday (April 19), more than seven months after President Donald Trump nominated the Oklahoma congressman for NASA's top post. The final vote was 50-49 and strictly along party lines, with all Republicans supporting Bridenstine and all Democrats, along with both independents, opposing him. (Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., is sidelined by health issues and did not vote.)
Such division is pretty much unheard of for NASA chiefs, who have generally been confirmed without much dissension or debate. And it will likely make Bridenstine's job a bit tougher, at least in the early going, said space policy expert John Logsdon.
"The fact that it has gone on so long and been so contentious gives him more challenges than his predecessors had," Logsdon, a professor emeritus of political science and international affairs at George Washington University's Elliott School of International Affairs in Washington, D.C., told Space.com. "He's got an uphill climb to establish that he's a leader for all of NASA and all of the country."
The senators opposed to Bridenstine's nomination have cited, among other issues, his past statements questioning the reality of human-driven climate change (though the 42-year-old congressman has walked back such statements recently) and his lack of professional aerospace experience.
"The NASA administrator should be a consummate space professional," Sen. Bill Nelson, D-Fla., said during a speech on the Senate floor Wednesday (April 18). "That's what this senator wants a space professional, not a politician, as the head of NASA."
This will make America embarrassed again. Sheesh....

What if Eleanor Roosevelt had wings? -- Monty Python
One important characteristic of a theory is that is has survived repeated attempts to falsify it. Contrary to your understanding, all available evidence confirms it. --Subbie
If evolution is shown to be false, it will be at the hands of things that are true, not made up. --percy
The reason that we have the scientific method is because common sense isn't reliable. -- Taq

  
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Message 2020 of 4573 (832321)
05-02-2018 11:30 AM
Reply to: Message 2018 by PaulK
05-02-2018 2:35 AM


Re: Oh for Pete’s sake
Well, obviously.
If a real doctor had written it he would have mentioned conditions that even non-medical professionals can see.
Pathological liar, check.
Delusional, check.
Malignant narcissist, check.
No impulse control, check.
Psychopathic sociopath, check.
Lacks empathy for others, check.
Paranoid, check.
Authoritarian personality, check.
Manipulative, check.
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George Simon, a clinical psychologist who conducts seminars on manipulative behavior, says Trump is so classic that I’m archiving video clips of him to use in workshops because there’s no better example of narcissism. Otherwise I would have had to hire actors and write vignettes. He’s like a dream come true.
Psychology text books will be written about Trump.

What if Eleanor Roosevelt had wings? -- Monty Python
One important characteristic of a theory is that is has survived repeated attempts to falsify it. Contrary to your understanding, all available evidence confirms it. --Subbie
If evolution is shown to be false, it will be at the hands of things that are true, not made up. --percy
The reason that we have the scientific method is because common sense isn't reliable. -- Taq

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Message 2209 of 4573 (836616)
07-20-2018 2:29 PM
Reply to: Message 2207 by ringo
07-20-2018 1:43 PM


Re: .50 Cal Jesus Kills for your Sikns
marc9000 writes:
A lot of what he does is a reaction to the unprecedented hate he has to deal with every day.
That's pretty childish.
Infantile, especially when compared to the unprecedented hatred spewed by Trump (birther bullshit) about Obama during the entire 8 years of his term as president.
Obama reacted with total class.
One thing Trump has proven, he will never have class.

What if Eleanor Roosevelt had wings? -- Monty Python
One important characteristic of a theory is that is has survived repeated attempts to falsify it. Contrary to your understanding, all available evidence confirms it. --Subbie
If evolution is shown to be false, it will be at the hands of things that are true, not made up. --percy
The reason that we have the scientific method is because common sense isn't reliable. -- Taq

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Message 2213 of 4573 (836636)
07-20-2018 3:53 PM
Reply to: Message 2212 by jar
07-20-2018 2:59 PM


Re: .50 Cal Jesus Kills for your Sikns
The best word to describe Trump is that he is a boor.
So many words, so little time. We could spend a whole day stating words that perfectly describe Trump without any repetition. A putrid cesspool or just shitforbrains both work for me.

What if Eleanor Roosevelt had wings? -- Monty Python
One important characteristic of a theory is that is has survived repeated attempts to falsify it. Contrary to your understanding, all available evidence confirms it. --Subbie
If evolution is shown to be false, it will be at the hands of things that are true, not made up. --percy
The reason that we have the scientific method is because common sense isn't reliable. -- Taq

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