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Thursday, June 14, 2018

Early breaking news of DOJ report

Katie Pavlich: DOJ Inspector General Has Released the New Report About FBI's Bias During the 2016 Election
"This is a developing story. Stay tuned for updates and additional information, which will be published shortly. "
Uh Oh: Republican Congressmen Are Concerned DOJ Inspector General Report Was Altered

FBI Agent Peter Strzok in Text to Lisa Page: ‘We’ll Stop’ Trump from Becoming President . . . "“We did not find documentary or testimonial evidence that improper considerations, including political bias, directly affected the specific investigative actions we reviewed,” Justice Department inspector general Michael Horowitz wrote in the report. “The conduct by these employees cast a cloud over the entire FBI investigation.”
"In a Thursday morning statement, Senate minority leader Chuck Schumer preempted any claims that the report, which will be sent to Congress Thursday, constituted evidence that Mueller’s investigation into possible collusion between the Trump campaign and Russian officials was tainted by political bias.
“ 'Although we have not yet seen the inspector general’s report, there is no reason — no reason — to believe that it will provide any basis to call the special counsel’s work into question,” Schumer said in a speech on the Senate floor. “The IG report concerns an entirely separate investigation from the Russia probe that Special Counsel Mueller is conducting.' ” . . .

The Early Leaks Of The IG Report Are Clearly Targeted To Soften The Blow

. . . "We’ll know soon enough exactly what’s in this thing (to the extent that it’s not redacted).

"In the meantime, it’s interesting to note what leaks are coming out and how they are being spun. Keep in mind that this report is hundreds of pages long. To this point though we’ve only received two very clearly targeted leaks that at least appear to be trying to get out ahead of possible damaging headlines.

The media are of course playing along with great glee.

The first is this one…

Kathy Griffin calls Kevin Hart a 'p---y': 'He's a black man' who won't attack Trump

That would be this Kathy Griffin

Washington Examiner "Comedian and frequent Trump critic Kathy Griffin lashed out at one of her peers for not criticizing President Trump in his sets.

"Griffin — who received significant backlash following a stunt last year in which she held a depiction of Trump's decapitated head — told USA Today that fellow comedian Kevin Hart is a "pussy," given that "he's a black man" but won't attack Trump onstage.

Hart

" 'I do feel like this is such an anxiety-ridden time for everyone that there is a thirst for all kinds of comedy," Griffin said. "And look, if you want to not hear about Trump at all, go see Kevin Hart. He doesn't even mention Trump."

" 'I personally think that's a pussy move because he's a black man. But I guess he's selling more tickets than I ever will."

"Hart is known for keeping politics out of his comedy specials but stopped far short of condemning Griffin's anti-Trump stunt when it occurred.

" 'You’re just looking at comics being comics," he said of Griffin during an appearance on ABC's "The View." "We always take risks, but sometimes it can be distasteful.' " . . .

Hillary Clinton could still face charges, experts say

Washington Examiner

Hillary Rodham Clinton speaks at a naturalization ceremony at the American History Museum in Washington.

"Hillary Clinton’s handling of classified information is getting another look with the release Thursday of a Justice Department inspector general report scrutinizing the FBI's investigation into whether she committed crimes using a private email server as secretary of state.

"Although it would be controversial, the Justice Department is able to reopen the Clinton email case, and experts say President Trump's 2016 adversary arguably could be charged until March 2025 — after Trump would leave office even if he wins a second term.

"Sloppy workers, leakers, whistleblowers, and spies face a variety of criminal charges for mishandling classified records. But there are leading options available to prosecutors, with varying statutes of limitations.

"One law, 18 U.S. Code § 1924, forbids “unauthorized removal and retention of classified documents or material.” It carries up to five years in prison, with a five-year statute of limitations. Former CIA contractor Reynaldo Regis pleaded guilty in May to violating the law by taking home about 60 notebooks with classified information. There's no allegation he shared them.

"Former CIA Director David Petraeus also pleaded guilty under this law in 2015 after sharing highly classified information with his mistress and biographer." . . .

Anger isn't a strategy

Raging Bull

Legal Insurrection

To Trump's critics: Where's the beef?

. . . "So keep an eye out for the next time a liberal friend makes some variation of apocalyptic declaration about the man who has created a global high-end real estate empire; won the presidency against all odds, with 93% of the mainstream media acting as cheerleaders for his opponent; and passed major tax reform and directed targeted regulatory reform that has ignited the economy and wage growth after eight stagnant years of sub-par performance. Now he is on the verge of remaking the global order so that it works better for America, as well as the rest of the world. You might want to ask that friend, "What precisely is your basis for such a claim?" One hundred bucks says that all you will get back is some version of "because...Trump!' "

Partisan cynics gone wild . . . "Obama always got the benefit of the doubt, but Trump never does! And they call this journalism?

"I don't know what happens next. We may look back at the summit and see the beginning of something new or another failed effort with North Korea.

"In the meantime, the cynics get more cynical, and CNN keeps losing viewers."

Look who is mad at DeNiro and the C-worder "Anger isn’t a strategy," Frank Bruni of the New York Times wrote.
"And with that he took on Robert De Niro and Samantha Bee (the woman who called Ivanka Trump the C-word)." . . .

A big reason why Soros was rejected so badly in the polls last week

This quality of life issue, with car break-ins, and other disgusting crimes skyrocketing is prime material for a Republican resurgence in California, and should be used unsparingly as the campaign heats up.

AAEC

Monica Showalter "The power of a Trump endorsement is the topic du jour in the election news, but the other big story we learned from this past week's primaries was that George Soros was soundly rejected in his bid to rig the District Attorney's races in California. His creepy little pawns in his project to get leftist soft-on-crime DAs elected across the state lost in nearly all instances. Voters like me voted for ANYTHING that wasn't backed by Soros, given the loathesomeness of his agenda. But this wasn't just confined to solidest conservative voters in the state, the rejection was pan-political.

"And now we have a whiff of the why. Here's the headline:

Car Burglaries, Shoplifting Crimes Jump After Prop 47 Vote

"and here's the fill:

SACRAMENTO (CBSLA/AP) — California voters’ decision to reduce penalties for drug and property crimes in 2014 contributed to a jump in car burglaries, shoplifting and other theft, researchers reported.

Larcenies increased about 9 percent by 2016, or about 135 more thefts per 100,000 residents than if tougher penalties had remained, according to results of a study by the nonpartisan Public Policy Institute of California released Tuesday.

"Who was it who brought us this execrable law that has caused crime to shoot through the roof in California, under the sweet-sounding buzzword of 'sentencing reform'? None other than George Soros himself . . ."

The Key to Trump's Success in North Korea

Karin McQuillan

That is what tough looks like. That is how a responsible president behaves when he sees a small country threatening international stability and the safety of our own nation. That is what happens when a president understands we are a powerful country and how to use that power.

"Who would have thought a real estate developer from New York City, famous for plastering his name in big letters on his buildings, would be a champion in foreign policy? Big surprise: It turns out that being confident, tough, and aggressive works well for a president dealing with dangerous pipsqueaks like ISIS and North Korea.

"Trump isn't intimidated by anybody. Not by business rivals, not by critics, not by rogue FBI agents, not by foreign leaders. Certainly not by failed experts who urge meekness, caution, and limited goals.

"Our president is devoted to one thing: winning for America. He does listen to our military and work with its members to achieve the possible. He does understand how power works. Korea could thumb its nose at us because it was protected by China. So, first, Trump removed that protection by going after China. The astute Sundance at Conservative Treehouse has been pointing out for months that the trade pressure on China was the prerequisite to movement on Korea. Our expert diplomats and analysts still don't talk about this big picture. Trump is obviously a strategic thinker, as you have to be in the business world, as in the military.

"It's not all that complicated. Kim came to the table because Trump forced him to. North Korea was made to understand quite thoroughly and clearly that its grandstanding with nukes was over. Being clear was the first step to success. Trump has no toleration for a nuclear Korea, period. When communicated forcefully, through actions, not words, that was the game-changer." . . .

Trump Has a New Nickname for Robert De Niro

Townhall "President Trump had some choice words for Robert De Niro Tuesday after the star said “F*** Trump” at the Tony awards.

" 'Robert De Niro, a very Low IQ individual, has received to many shots to the head by real boxers in movies. I watched him last night and truly believe he may be 'punch-drunk,' Trump tweeted. "I guess he doesn’t... realize the economy is the best it’s ever been with employment being at an all time high, and many companies pouring back into our country. Wake up Punchy!"

Robert De Niro, a very Low IQ individual, has received to many shots to the head by real boxers in movies. I watched him last night and truly believe he may be “punch-drunk.” I guess he doesn’t... — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump)

June 12, 2018 ...realize the economy is the best it’s ever been with employment being at an all time high, and many companies pouring back into our country. Wake up Punchy! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 12, 2018

"De Niro has played in several boxing films, including “Raging Bull” and “Grudge Match.” “I'm gonna say one thing: F*** Trump!" the Oscar-winning actor said at the awards show Sunday, as censors bleeped out the remarks. "It's no longer down with Trump, it's f*** Trump!' " . . .

See the NY Post also

What To Look For In The Inspector General’s Report About DOJ And FBI Election Interference

The Federalist [Thursday] is the scheduled release of the Department of Justice inspector general’s report on the Federal Bureau of Investigation and DOJ’s handling of the Hillary Clinton investigation in the run-up to the 2016 election.

"Last week, Inspector General (IG) Michael Horowitz announced in a letter to Senate Judiciary Chairman Charles Grassley that the DOJ’s Office of the Inspector General had nearly completed its “ordinary processes for the review and classifications of such reports” and was expected to provide the public the final report on June 14, 2018. Horowitz also committed to appearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee on June 18, 2018, to answer questions about the report.

"When the report drops tomorrow, there will be much to process. So, here’s a primer of some key points of interest.

"Will There Be Criminal Prosecution—and of Whom?

"On the big picture, there will be two final take-aways of note from Horowitz’s report: first, whether the IG’s conclusions raise the possibility of criminal prosecution and, if so, of whom. The IG has already referred a criminal case against former FBI deputy director Andrew McCabe to DC’s U.S. attorney’s office. That was based on Horowitz’s findings that McCabe was responsible for leaks to the Wall Street Journal but lied about his role both to his former boss, FBI director James Comey, and to investigators.

"While the IG report will not announce what criminal referrals, if any, have been made, the findings will provide insight, just as did the announcement that McCabe demonstrated a “lack of candor” in his conversations with Comey and investigators." . . .

Meanwhile, 10 Miles From The White House. . .

Ann Coulter "Now that Trump has solved Northeast Asia's problems, maybe he can get to a problem in our country -- in fact, within 10 miles of the White House. For some reason, The Washington Post recently ran an article on something important -- the MS-13 gang presence at a public school on the outskirts of our nation's capital, William Wirt Middle School in Prince George's County, Maryland.

"The media's usual approach to the diversity being inflicted on us is: Don't report this! It's better if no one knows. Maybe the left has decided it's too late to do anything about the transformation of our country into a Third World hellhole, and Trump couldn't stop it even if he wanted to.

"The Post reported that, like many schools up and down the East Coast, MS-13 has turned Wirt into a battleground. There have been near-daily gang fights, rampant drug dealing, one reported rape, gang signs on the walls, one shooting -- more in nearby schools -- and teachers afraid to be alone with their students. At least two students are required to have security officers assigned to them, walking them from class to class and watching them during lunch hour, on account of MS-13 threatening to kill them.

"How many different categories of immigrants require special law enforcement officers devoted to them? Thanks to mass Muslim immigration, the FBI has terrorist watch lists in ALL 50 STATES. That's why whenever there's a terrorist attack, the FBI says, Oh yeah, we were watching that guy. And now we have police bodyguards for kids at schools wherever "unaccompanied minors" have been dumped by our government.

"In addition to the free school lunches, transportation, housing and health care to pay for all this wonderful diversity, immigrants are also massively ratcheting up law enforcement costs.

"It would be enraging enough if bad things were happening to our country and the immigrants were paying for it. But we're paying for it. Wait -- you are offering to bring gang warfare, drug cartels and terrorism? We'll go top dollar for that! Put your wallet away! Your money's no good here!

"Having made the odd decision to report factual information about immigration, The Washington Post was careful to include the gigantically irrelevant, painfully idiotic cliche: The "vast majority" of poor Latin Americans pouring into our country "enroll in school and stay out of trouble."

"Yes, and the vast majority of boa constrictors stay out of trouble too. Let's put them in our schools! In fact, far fewer boa constrictors kill Americans each year than Latin American immigrants do. Less than one a year. And boa constrictors don't undercut you at the construction site. " . . .

CNN and MSNBC media stars shine again

http://www.terrellaftermath.com/

Kim gets taste of CNN's grandstanding newsman Jim Acosta at historic summit . . . "The CNN star first asked, “Mr. President, did he agree to denuclearize?”
"Trump responded that the process will start “very quickly,” but that wasn’t enough for Acosta, who shouted another question, “Did you talk about Otto Warmbier?”
"Trump ignored the question about Warmbier as he signed the agreement amid sounds of camera shutters.
"Acosta, who regularly tangles with Trump, has built a reputation for casting aside manners and protocol in order to get his often-rhetorical questions on tape for the evening newscasts. Perhaps more than any other reporter, Trump has singled out the cable network’s White House correspondent for scorn and ridicule.

Trump's 2020 campaign manager calls for CNN's 'absolute disgrace,' Jim Acosta, to lose press credentials
"President Trump’s 2020 campaign manager, Brad Parscale, called for CNN senior White House correspondent Jim Acosta to lose his press credentials after he interrupted Trump and Kim Jong Un’s historic signing ceremony by yelling questions.
“ 'Jim Acosta should immediately have his press credentials suspended,” Parscale tweeted. “He is an absolute disgrace!' ” . . .

Irony Alert! Matthews Claims Trump Came Off ‘Like a Kiss Butt’ to Kim, Only Likes Dictators

Kim's promises

PJ Media

Wednesday, June 13, 2018

Trump's video played for Kim elicits sneers from media but was a brilliant persuasive device

Thomas Lifson "Because everything President Trump does has to be bad in the eyes of the mainstream media, there was considerable elite media sneering yesterday over the video that the White House produced for President Trump to show to Kim Jong-un during their meeting in Singapore. If you haven't seen it yet, you watch it here.

"The man who, more than any other commentator, understood Trump's appeal, and who boldly predicted his win early on, is Scott Adams, the "Dilbert" cartoonist and expert on persuasion. He livestreamed his reaction yesterday to the video yesterday, commenting on it while playing audio. He was not restrained in his praise:

It might be the best thing anybody ever did in a negotiation, period[.] ... [I]t hits every note.

"You can watch this commentary as he starts and stops the video, explaining each segment after playing it. He does a thorough job, requiring 18 minutes of your time."