‘Slanderous’: Rush’s longtime producer Bo Snerdley asks CNN, Acosta to prove racist claim against boss

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The Official Fan Page Of The View  This week on their show, Joy Behar called Trump a racist, as most in media do. In response to these things, "Bo Snerdley" posted these thoughts:
"Veteran Limbaugh Producer Bo Snerdley: “I just saw the footage from CNN’s Jim Acosta saying Rush has a ‘history’ of saying disparaging things about African Americans.
“ 'I have been in the studio with Rush for 30 years. I would like to formally challenge CNN and @Acosta to provide the list.' "

This regarding their kindred spirits at CNN:

‘Slanderous’: Rush’s longtime producer Bo Snerdley asks CNN, Acosta to prove racist claim against boss  "One of the most remarkable things seen from the American political landscape since talk radio giant Rush Limbaugh announced he has been diagnosed with advanced-stage lung cancer has been the outpouring of genuine concern and support.

"A lack of compassion and downright vile behavior from many on the left has also been noteworthy." . . .

. . . "At the same time, the left denounced the moment and the man, as seen when CNN White House correspondent Jim Acosta commented on the president’s speech being an attempt to court the black vote — an attempt Acosta worked to counter by lashing out at an ailing Limbaugh, suggesting that Trump was honoring a racist.

“ 'He was trying to make appeals to the African-American community,” Acosta said. “It can’t be forgotten he was awarding the Medal of Freedom to Rush Limbaugh, who has a history of making derogatory comments about African-Americans. So I think, you know, overall it’s a wash.' ” . . .
. . . "Snerdley, whose real name is James Golden, formally challenged the reporter and his anti-Trump network to prove the accusation." . . .

I just saw the footage from CNN’s Jim Acosta saying Rush has a “history” of saying disparaging things about African Americans. I have been in the studio with Rush for 30 years. I would like to formally challenge CNN and @Acosta to provide the list.— Bo Snerdley (@BoSnerdley) February 5, 2020

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Democrat SOTU

Don Surber

"I know the governor of Michigan gave the Democrat response to President Donald John Trump's uplifting, rousing, and patriotic State of the Union address. But she is just their Bobby Jindal glossing over where the party stands. The true state of the Democrat Party is as American as the Iranian flag.
"They gave Iran 150 times what they gave Ukraine, and did not require Iran to fire anyone first.
"What do Democrats want for America?
"1. Open Borders. Democrat mayors across the United States order their police to ignore lawful orders to turn over to ICE illegal aliens who have committed violent crimes.
"Julián Castro was the first Democrat presidential candidate this time to call for ending deportations. He wrote, "Immigrants seeking refuge in our country aren’t a threat to national security. Migration shouldn’t be a criminal justice issue. It’s time to end this draconian policy and return to treating immigration as a civil — not a criminal — issue."
"The rest of the candidates followed his lead." . . .

3. Reparations. Elizabeth Warren said, "I believe it’s time to start the national, full-blown conversation about reparations."

 4. Trillions in new taxes. Bloomberg wants to go after "high earners," while Warren wants to confiscate 2% of the acquired wealth of billionaires.

5. Medicare for All. It is actually Medicaid for all as it would eliminate private insurance. Even liberals choke on this one. *

6. Yuppie Chow. The word Yuppie fell out of favor but forgiving $1.6 million million (or $1.6 trillion if you prefer) in student loans is welfare for mainly young urban professionals, most of whom are white. Colleges fleeced them, now they want to fleece taxpayers.

 7. Legalizing Crime. They have legalized pooping in the street, using hard drugs (needle exchanges) and shoplifting (stealing less than $960 is no big deal) in cities in California. New York state has ended requiring bail.

8. Eliminate the Electoral College. Unable to win the last election constitutionally, Democrats want to get around it by having states give up their electors to the candidate with the most votes. The problem with that the Constitution requires approval of each house of Congress and 38 states to eliminate the Electoral College. I do not see an honest judge approving this scheme.

9. Letting felons vote.
They call this restoring their rights.
How about we begin by restoring their rights to own a gun? 

. . . *The Eye-Popping Cost of Medicare for All  . . .  "Senator Elizabeth Warren’s refusal to answer repeated questions at last night’s debate about how she would fund Medicare for All underscores the challenge she faces finding a politically acceptable means to meet the idea’s huge price tag—a challenge that only intensified today with the release of an eye-popping new study." . . .

Commentary on Mitt Romney

American Thinker

National Review: What Is Consistent about Mitt Romney?  "His condescension to the public and esteem of himself"
. . . "But I’ve never understood him. Once the subject turns to politics, law, and morality, the things Romney says and his actions don’t quite match, or his reasoning doesn’t cohere. Unable to understand him, I’ve found him impossible to believe. And on two subjects in particular it has been impossible to reconcile his words and actions: abortion and Donald Trump. Exploring the first can help us illuminate his approach to the latter." . . .
. . . "Slate journalist Will Saletan wisely noted that Romney continued to avoid describing his convictions directly, referring instead to how he negotiated his conscience and public attitudes. “This isn’t a man talking about what he believes,” Saletan observed. “It’s a man talking about framing a public posture under constraint.” What Saletan observed is not so much Romney changing his views on abortion as changing his political identity on the issue."

What Supreme Being guides Romney's stands on Abortion?  From ABC News article, "Mitt Romney's Abortion Evolution":  . . . "Here is a rundown of Romney's stances on all things abortion-related, from supporting Roe v. Wade in 1994 to disavowing it in 2011, to backing away from any legislative changes in 2012." .  . .

Explaining why Mitt Romney really voted to convict Trump   . . . "Former staffers on the Romney campaign are rebuking their former boss, saying he's "motivated by bitterness and jealously."  That's somewhat true, but it's not the full story.  As much as Romney craves hero status among the Georgetown set, he hates that the very people who backed his presidential run also stood behind a vulgar reality TV host. 

"The difference is that Trump won.  Romney will never forgive Republicans for making that happen."

Mitt Romney's Oath before God

Does he not think that these undisputed offenses might "perhaps" (got to have that weasel word) be more abusive, etc.  to one's oath than  Trump's contended offense, even if we assume the worst?  And if so, with words like "appalling" and "flagrant" already used to describe Trump's contended abuse, what words does Romney use for the far more ominous abuses of the Obama administration?

. . . "Here, he is suggesting that his devotion to God is the reason for his decision, which implies that, for other senators, such devotion is not the reason. " . . . 

GOP Rep. Calls for Romney to be Expelled from Republican Caucus  “ 'Frankly, I don’t know what the difference is between Mitt Romney and a Democrat at this point,” Gaetz continued." . . . Matt Gaetz (R., Fla.)

"Why I’m Not Upset with Mitt Romney"

Coverage Of Mitt Romney’s Impeachment Vote Is A Case Study In Media Bias

. . . “ 'Jeff Van Drew’s Party Switch Underscores The Particularly Partisan Impeachment Of Trump,” blasted the Washington Post.“ 'Another Democrat, Wooed By Republicans, Likely To Oppose Impeachment,” wrote Newsweek."There was no coverage of heroism from Van Drew or Peterson coming from the mainstream media in their act of defiance."The episode showcases a common double-standard practiced in the mainstream media today, where practicing bipartisanship only makes one a principled public servant if it plays into the media narrative. It’s clear that simply switching parties on a major issue only makes one a hero if it hurts Republicans."

 Senate acquits Trump in impeachment trial; Romney breaks with GOP to vote for conviction . . . Democrats praised Romney’s decision. “Mitt Romney has restored my faith in this institution and my faith in the basic idea that political courage can exist in a polarized world,” said Sen. Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii. (Editor’s note: This shows the hypocrisy of the Democrat politicians who accused Romney of murder. . . "  But then he was running against Obama, a despicable thing to do.

Ben Garrison

Mitt Romney’s Impeachment Vote Backfires on Utah’s Push for S.386 Green Card Giveaway  "Utah Sen. Mike Lee is pushing his S.386 green card giveaway bill, in part, because the state’s political and business establishment is betting imported Indian graduates will jump start the state’s version of Silicon Valley.

"But Utah Sen. Mitt Romney’s vote to impeach President Donald Trump has created a new problem for Lee’s controversial bill, whose passage via the fast track Unanimous Consent rule has been blocked several times by GOP and Democratic Senators.

“ 'Lee’s immigration bill will give Silicon Slopes the high-tech workers it needs,” said the headline on an article posted by the Salt Lake Tribune. The December article was written by Miles Hansen, the president of a state-backed operation tasked with recruiting new investment into the state: . . ."

SKITS: Nightmare In Paradise | 3-year Old Chooses Gender

Religio-Political Talk

MOONBATTERY hat-tip:

• A recent arrival from Kansas learns what it is like to run a business in the People’s Republic of California…. You can see why the pathologically despotic Michael Bloomberg sees hyper-regulated California as a model to emulate. You can also see why moving vans tend to be full when they leave California and empty when they return. But the Third World still keeps the state’s population growing, if slowly.

Another skit where a 3-years old “chooses” his gender:

Hillary Tweets "No One Is Above the Law" Then Refuses To Accept Lawsuit Against Her

It would appear no law can touch her.

Zero Hedge  
"So no one is above the law, except if it’s Hillary Clinton, who has now TWICE refused to accept service from Rep. Tulsi Gabbard’s lawyers, as part of a $50 million defamation suit relating to Clinton’s accusations that Gabbard is a “Russian asset”."

"Gabbard’s attorney, Brian Dunne told The New York Post, “I find it rather unbelievable that Hillary Clinton is so intimidated by Tulsi Gabbard that she won’t accept service of process. But I guess here we are.”

"The Post notes that “Dunne said their process server first attempted to effect service at Clinton’s house in Chappaqua on Tuesday afternoon — but was turned away by Secret Service agents.”

"The report continues, “The agents directed the server to Clinton’s lawyer, David Kendall, who on Wednesday claimed at his Washington, DC, firm, Williams & Connolly, that he was unable to accept service on Clinton’s behalf, said Dunne.' ” . . .

@HillaryClinton tweeted:

Richard Nixon once made this argument: "When the president does it, that means that it is not illegal."

He was forced to resign in disgrace.

In America, no one is above the law. https://twitter.com/ABC/status/122

Risks of Ignoring a Subpoena and Refusing to Attend a Deposition
"Subpoenas must be served in person to someone that is required in court. This means the individual must accept the paperwork and his or her attendance is required, and if he or she does not show, he or she may be found in contempt with possible negative consequences." . . .
Back in 2015: House Republicans Release The Subpoena Hillary Clinton Said She Never Received For Her Emails

Rep. Mike Johnson offers Speaker Nancy Pelosi some acquittal pens to pass around

Weasel Zippers

Rep. Mike Johnson

✔@RepMikeJohnson

Just in case Speaker Pelosi is too torn up to hand out acquittal pens, I went ahead and picked some up for our exceptional #impeachment defense team. @Jim_Jordan @RepDLesko @RepRatcliffe @RepStefanik @RepMarkMeadows @RepLeeZeldin @RepDougCollins

. . .
Twitchy  "This is great. As Twitchy reported, Speaker Nancy Pelosi had a truckload of pens with her signature inscribed ready to sign the two articles of impeachment against President Trump so she could hand them out as party favors to the House impeachment managers; even CNN’s panel thought it was a little tacky for such a somber and prayerful occasion.

"Turnabout is fair play, however, and Rep. Mike Johnson says he has some acquittal pens ready to pass out “just in case Speaker Pelosi is too torn up” to hand them out." . . .

Classless Liberals GLEEFUL Over Rush Limbaugh’s Cancer Announcement, Cheering On Cancer

The Gateway Pundit  . . . "Keeping it classy as always, deranged far left liberals are commenting on threads about Rush Limbaugh’s cancer announcement. No, they are not wishing him well and praying for a speedy recovery.  They are openly mocking him, cheering on the cancer, and hoping he dies soon.

"Here are some of the disgusting comments from liberals on twitter:

Donatello, Esq.

@DonatelloEsq

Sometimes, every once in a while, there is a tiny bit of justice.

hugh mann@stingytime

And as the end closes in, May he be crippled with regret and the terror of being truly alone.

CF@CrispinFresch

There are few people I would feel this way about, but it would be disingenuous of me to not admit that the world will be a better place with no Limbaugh.

 RNR@rnr725

Couldn’t have happened to a better person. I guess since he is a cancer to society, life is imitating art here.

  The Left Independent@Bboone24Brandon

"I've never wished a man dead, but I have read some obituaries with great pleasure"
Your time has come you vicious racist PO S.

"The Political Tragedy of Mitt Romney"

The Utah senator's vote to convict Trump is an example of why he lost in 2012.

The Political Tragedy of Mitt Romney.  . . . "And Romney has been correct about our departure from the principles of the Founders.
"That said, despite grasping the problem, Romney is a deeply flawed messenger who is unable to bring himself to do what needs to be done in order to get back to those principles — partly because he has been on both sides of every important issue. Trump, character flaws and his own flip-flopping notwithstanding, has been willing to fight the Left.

Explaining why Mitt Romney really voted to convict Trump  . . . "Former staffers on the Romney campaign are rebuking their former boss, saying he's "motivated by bitterness and jealously."  That's somewhat true, but it's not the full story.  As much as Romney craves hero status among the Georgetown set, he hates that the very people who backed his presidential run also stood behind a vulgar reality TV host.

"The difference is that Trump won.  Romney will never forgive Republicans for making that happen."

American Greatness: "Mitt Romney, Bedwetter" "The senator from Utah cast aside concerns about the meaning of the vague allegation of “abuse of power” to slake his thirst for vengeance. Now that he’s drunk too many draughts of payback, break out the rubber sheets."

Mitt Romney’s Mormon faith motivated him to vote for Trump’s removal from office
Romney said to Chris Wallace of Fox, “As a senator-juror, I swore an oath before God to exercise impartial justice. I am profoundly religious. My faith is at the heart of who I am,” Romney said at the start of his speech. Clearly moved, he paused for several long moments and took a breath before continuing, “I take an oath before God as enormously consequential.”. Has Mitt been consistent with this? See these posts from Matt Vespa of Townhall:

• Romney when running for Governor of Massachusetts in 2002: "I will preserve and protect a woman's right to choose and am devoted and dedicated to honoring my word in that regard."
• Romney in 2011: "I support the reversal of Roe v. Wade, because it is bad law"

 • Romney in February 2012: Happy to accept Donald Trump's endorsement of his campaign for president
• Romney in February 2018: Happy to accept Donald Trump's endorsement of his campaign for U.S. Senator
• Romney in January 2019: https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/mitt-

 • Romney when running for Governor of Massachusetts in 2002: "I will preserve and protect a woman's right to choose and am devoted and dedicated to honoring my word in that regard."
• Romney in 2011: "I support the reversal of Roe v. Wade, because it is bad law"

 I believe Mitt Romney is motivated by bitterness and jealously that @realDonaldTrump accomplished what he has failed to do multiple times. His desire to pander to the chattering class has gotten the best of him...again.

Gregory T. Angelo
Replying to @gregorytangelo

I could go on. Romney goes wherever the winds of popular opinion take him. If Trump's popularity starts surging, or Romney's approval takes a hit after this ill-advised op-ed, watch how he turns on a dime.

Nancy Pelosi should resign

Tony Branco

Jonathan Turley  "The House has its share of infamies, great and small, real and symbolic, and has been the scene of personal infamies from brawls to canings. But the conduct of Speaker Nancy Pelosi at the State of the Union address this week will go down as a day of infamy for the chamber as an institution. It has long been a tradition for House speakers to remain stoic and neutral in listening to the address. However, Pelosi seemed to be intent on mocking President Trump from behind his back with sophomoric facial grimaces and head shaking, culminating in her ripping up a copy of his address.

Turley

"Her drop the mic moment will have a lasting impact on the House. While many will celebrate her trolling of the president, she tore up something far more important than a speech. Pelosi has shredded decades of tradition, decorum, and civility that the nation could use now more than ever. The House speaker is more than a political partisan, particularly when carrying out functions such as the State of the Union address. A president appears in the House as a guest of both chambers of Congress. The House speaker represents not her party or herself but the entirety of the chamber. At that moment, she must transcend her own political ambitions and loyalties.
"Tensions for this address were high. The House impeachment managers sat as a group in front of the president as a reminder of the ongoing trial. That can be excused as a silent but pointed message from the Democrats. Trump hardly covered himself with glory by not shaking hands with Pelosi."... More

Jonathan Turley is the Shapiro Professor of Public Interest Law for George Washington University and served as the last lead counsel during a Senate impeachment trial. He testified as a witness expert in the House Judiciary Committee hearing during the impeachment inquiry of President Trump.

Pelosi at the SOTU

Trump’s Magic SOTU Speech Highlighted by Punch-Drunk Pelosi  . . . "Emotion from tales and images of lost soldiers, a martyred young aid worker, a young Black girl seeking better education, a lost brother to an illegal alien, a premature one-pound baby, a 100-year-old Tuskegee Airman and great-grandson, a returning soldier to his family, etc.

Notice Pelosi pre-ripped the pages just before the President's conclusion.
. . . "This isn't really all that surprising. We all knew that Pelosi did that as a stunt. It is why she ripped the speech in sections. And when she did it, she made sure to change directions. It was clear she was doing it so every camera could see, at least at some point in time" . . .
So Nancy Pelosi planned out her toddler-like rip stunt all along
. . . "According to Pelosi's media allies at NBC, she wanted you to believe that it all came in an impulsive moment of pique .  See?

Pelosi Was Mandated to Preserve Trump’s Signed Copy of His SOTU Speech — She Tore It Up Instead  . . . "Upon entering the House chamber President Trump handed Speaker Pelosi a signed copy of his State of the Union speech as is required.

"According to Carl Hibgie — US law requires that Pelosi preserve any official government document:". . . "According to 18 U.S. Code § 2071."

“Acquitted For Life” GOP Leader Kevin McCarthy Trolls Pelosi, Rips Up Articles of Impeachment (VIDEO)

Her drop the mic moment will have a lasting impact on the House.  . . . While many will celebrate her trolling of the president, she tore up something far more important than a speech. Pelosi has shredded decades of tradition, decorum, and civility that the nation could use now more than ever. The House speaker is more than a political partisan, particularly when carrying out functions such as the State of the Union address. A president appears in the House as a guest of both chambers of Congress. The House speaker represents not her party or herself but the entirety of the chamber. At that moment, she must transcend her own political ambitions and loyalties." . . . Jonathan Turley