A Harris Presidency Would Endanger Us All | Opinion

 John Mac Ghlionn | Opinion (msn.com)   

"In stark contrast, Trump and his running mate, JD Vance, offer the possibility of a very different approach. They advocate for policies focused on reducing U.S. military engagement worldwide and de-escalating ongoing conflicts. Don't let Harris' smile and social media persona fool you." . . .

"Not that long ago, the idea of Kamala Harris becoming the next president of the United States seemed laughable, even delusional. But things have changed. Not only is she competing with and outperforming Donald Trump in some polls, but the vice president also has the backing of the Obamas.

"On Friday, July 26, Barack and Michelle Obama endorsed the vice president. "At a time when the stakes have never been higher, she gives us all reason to hope," they said.

"On the contrary, Harris gives us all reason for concern.

"First, her public image as an advocate for racial equality sharply contrasts with her track record, particularly on criminal justice issues. Her resistance to the early release of non-violent offenders—despite her supposed commitment to reform—reveals a disconnect between her rhetoric and her actions.

"Not only is she disingenuous, Harris doesn't appear to take her role as vice president seriously. In 2020, she was tasked with managing the southern border. Admittedly, this is a challenging and often thankless role, particularly given the scale of what many consider the nation's largest crisis. However, it seems she has shown next to no actual interest in addressing the issue. As Border Patrol Chief Jason Owens recently noted, Harris has not reached out to him since his appointment in July 2023. Think about that for a second. While countless migrants were entering the country illegally, Harris couldn't even be bothered to make a phone call to Owens.

"America First Legal, a nonprofit organization founded by Stephen Miller, who was a senior advisor to Donald Trump during his presidency, is currently conducting seven investigations into her tenure as California attorney general." . . . 

Freed hostages and their families take a back seat to Biden's and Harris's victory lap

 Biden's hatred for Trump is so intense there is no idea what he might have given away to one-up him. TD

Ned Barnett - American Thinker 

"We can thank God that even such an inept man as President Biden can deliver hostages from Russia – as long as he gives in to every one of Putin’s demands.  Compare this to President Trump.  In his first term, he repatriated fifty hostages, without giving up everyone we have locked up, in America or in the jails of one of our allies." 

  . . ."However, just as every soldier quickly learns that in the name Meals, Ready to Eat (MRE), “there are three lies there in one name,” we quickly learned that the word of the president and the vice president were worth exactly what we knew would be the case.  As media whores, Joe Biden and Kamala Harris found it an unnatural act to ignore reporters with cameras and live microphones.  More on this in a moment.

"As an aside, I spent most of my career working with employers or clients … or presidential political candidates – going all the way back to 1976.

"Here’s what I’m sure I could pass a lie detector exam on:

1. The plane with the ex-hostages was forced to circle the federal airfield while the president got his, ahem, “act” together.  At 11:00 p.m. EDT, the press was advised that the plane would land within ten minutes, and the presidential motorcade would arrive in eight minutes. They were also told that this was all about the families.  Like MREs, that was three lies in one statement.  The plane was made to orbit the airbase until the president arrived, about 30 minutes late.  So much for putting the families first – this was to be a media photo op for a retiring president still eager to appear relevant, and a presidential candidate desperate to look presidential.

2. A presidential spokesperson said this was not a political event.  Neither the president nor the veep would make a statement or answer questions.  Remember, this was all about the families. Except that it wasn’t." . . .

Kamala Harris Was a Trainwreck When Greeting Americans Recently Freed From Russia

. . ."Biden then got creepy with reporters, saying, “You’re stuck with me as president for awhile, kid. There’s no way out. You got me for at least 90 days or so.” 

"Can these two not be awkward for one event? Is that even possible? No wonder why this country is rudderless and in a state of chaos—we have two mental invalids at the helm." . . .

Biden Makes Odd Move After Receiving Americans That Leaves Kamala Bemused and Everyone Talking   . . ."Meanwhile, Biden said he would tell Russian leader Vladimir Putin to "Stop." That's really worked well so far. It's similar to his "Don't" to the Iranian-backed militants. That didn't work either. 

“ 'You’re stuck with me as president for a while, kid. There’s no way out. You got me for at least 90 days or so,” Biden then said ominously. In addition to him just being out and out wrong about the alleged time left that he's occupying the office, saying there's "no way out" is pretty scary and sounds like a threat. He can do a lot of damage in the time he has left." . . .  In his Walter Mitty dreams.

Reporter: "What is your message tonight for Vladimir Putin?"
Biden: "Stop."
That should do it 😂 pic.twitter.com/fXWL7VPqiQ

— Sara Rose 🇺🇸🌹 (@saras76) August 2, 2024

Khalid Sheikh Mohammed Wins in the End

 John Hinderaker | Power Line (powerlineblog.com)

"The Biden administration’s cowardly negotiations with these uber-terrorists and their lawyers–America’s top law firms lined up to represent the captured terrorists–is at best a joke."

NY loves him more than President Trump

"Khalid Sheikh Mohammed was the principal organizer of the September 11 attacks that killed around 3,000 Americans. He has been held prisoner at Guantanamo Bay for more than two decades. Yesterday the Biden administration announced that it has reached a “plea deal” with KSM and two high-ranking al Qaeda confederates:

“In exchange for removal of the death penalty as a possible punishment, these three Accused have agreed to plead guilty to all of the charged offenses, including the murder of the 2,976 people listed in the charge sheet,” said a letter signed by Rear Adm. Aaron C. Rugh, chief prosecutor for the OMC, and sent to victims’ families Wednesday.

"Well, that is big of them. We already knew they were guilty, so the “deal” is our agreement not to execute them, in exchange for nothing. KSM will now live out his days in comfort–much more comfort, I suspect, than he enjoyed in his terrorist days–and as a celebrity. Unlike most of us, KSM achieved the great goal of his life, a triumph which he will now have many more years to savor.

"It is reasonable to blame the weak and borderline anti-American Biden administration for this travesty, and to be sure they deserve opprobrium. But the original fault goes back much further. The idea of treating these terrorists, whom we used military means to capture, as mere criminal defendants entitled to the panoply of criminal procedures available to Americans, including, at the end, plea bargaining, was a farce from the beginning. They should have been interrogated mercilessly and then shot, a long time ago. They deserved nothing more." . . .

Which Kamala is the candidate?

 

JD Vance shuts down CNN reporter when asked about Trump's Kamala comments: 'She's a chameleon' (msn.com)   . . ." 'I think it's totally reasonable for the [former] president to call that out," Vance continued. "And that's all he did. Look, she's running as a tough on crime prosecutor even though she implemented open border policies. She's saying that she wants to support the police, yet she wanted to defund the police just three years ago. It's totally reasonable to call out the fact that she pretends to be somebody different depending on the audience she's talking to."

"Trump made the comment Wednesday after ABC News’ Rachel Scott asked the former president if he agreed with Republican lawmakers who have characterized Harris as a "DEI," or diversity, equity and inclusion, hire. 

" 'I've known her for a long time, indirectly, not directly… and she was always of Indian heritage, and she was only promoting Indian heritage," Trump said. "I didn't know she was Black until a number of years ago when she happened to turn Black. And now she wants to be known as Black. So, I don't know, is she Indian or is she Black?" . . .

Mast Criticizes Media for 'Gaslighting' Americans, Saying VP Harris was never Border Czar · The Floridian (floridianpress.com)

'Kamala Harris is a chameleon who changes with audience': JD Vance adds fuel to race identity debate (msn.com) 

 Vance's remarks come amid growing scrutiny of Harris, particularly after she appeared to adopt a Southern accent during a recent speech in Atlanta. Critics, including Vance, have seized on this as evidence of Harris' inconsistency, with Vance accusing her of being "everything to everybody."

Kamala Harris Made A Damning Planned Parenthood Video Disappear. Now, It’s Public. (dailywire.com)

▶️WATCH: In new full undercover video, Planned Parenthood NYC seeks $1,500 "financial incentive" per aborted fetal liver, which can be harvested from "intact D&Es"—criminal partial-birth abortions.@KamalaHarris seized this footage to cover up for @PPFApic.twitter.com/6pbuo7kpHe

— David Daleiden (@daviddaleiden) July 31, 2024

 This came to mind: Karma Chameleon

Kamala Harris Dismisses Past Biden Criticism: "It Was A Debate" | Video | RealClearPolitics     . . ."Not everyone landed punches like you did, though," Colbert said. 

“It was a debate," Harris repeated, laughing." . . .

Harris recalibrates policy stances as she adjusts to role atop Democratic ticket | CNN Politics   "As the burgeoning Kamala Harris campaign works behind the scenes to refine its policy platform, the vice president has increasingly found herself clarifying which of her positions have shifted over the years." 

Emotional moment female boxer dedicates qualifying for Olympics to her dead father… only to ultimately lose to 'biologically male' opponent

 Italian boxer Angela Carini says 'I quit to save my life' after stopping Olympics bout with 'biologically male' opponent Imane Khelif just 46 seconds into first round | Daily Mail Online

"While Harry Potter author JK Rowling branded the contest 'insanity'. In a post yesterday, the gender-critical author wrote: 'What will it take to end this insanity? A female boxer left with life-altering injuries? A female boxer killed?'  boxer Angela Carini says she stopped her Olympic bout against her 'biologically male' opponent to 'save my life'."  

Otoons - American Thinker

"The clash between the 25-year-old and her Algerian opponent Imane Khelif lasted just 46 seconds, with Carini yelling 'this is unjust' before she fell to canvas and wept having had her Olympic dreams snatched away from her. 

"Carini was rocked by two punches from Khelif - who had been banned from a major boxing contest before the Olympics - and said the savage force of the blows made it 'impossible to continue'.

Yet this guy is called "her"

"Khelif was thrown out of last year's world championships after failing testosterone tests carried out to establish gender qualification. 

"Today's fight in Paris is now set to become one of the most controversial in Olympic history and has thrown the Games into chaos amid a fierce backlash from the likes JK Rowling, Olympian Sharron Davies and former Prime Minister Liz Truss. 

"Speaking out following her loss, Carini revealed she quit to 'safeguard my life', adding: 'I couldn't carry on. I have a big pain in my nose and I said, 'Stop'. It's better to avoid keeping going. My nose started dripping from the first hit." . . .

‘Punch Hurt Too Much’: Female Boxer Forfeits Match Against Male Boxer After 46 Seconds (legalinsurrection.com)   . . ."One of those males, Algerian Imane Khelif, destroyed Italian Angela Carini after 46 seconds.

"Why? The answer is simple: KHELIF IS A MALE. The International Boxing Association found Khelif to have XY chromosomes, making him a male.

"Khelif’s chromosome and testosterone tests got him disqualified from the Women’s World Boxing Championships last year.

"Carini forfeited after 46 seconds after two punches to the head.

"FFS, there is a reason why sports are split into male and female categories.

"Will it finally take a literally beaten-up female to open everyone’s eyes?" . . .

Tony Branco

Kibbutz Be'eri printing works back in business despite October 7 massacre

The people of Israel build, plant, and beautify; the invaders of October only kill and destroy.

Kibbutz Be'eri printing works back in business despite October 7 massacre - YouTube This article posts only excerpts; the link has much more text and photos.

"Kibbutz Be'eri printing works back in business despite October 7 massacre. Yigal Shitrit, CEO of 'Messer'- Be'eri print subsidiary opens it back up."

 The Be'eri Printing Press: Israel's Print Shop (nli.org.il)  " When Levi Zrodinski (Zorea) made Aliyah to the Land of Israel from Ukraine in 1925, he could not have imagined that his vision and initiative would be realized in a kibbutz in the Negev. He couldn’t have foreseen how this small kibbutz would become a printing giant in Israel over time, turning into one of the most advanced print shops in the world.

"Levi, an enthusiastic Zionist, entrepreneur and industrialist, settled in the city of Haifa and established a successful print shop there. His idealistic and daring 18-year-old son, Lazar Zorea, was one of the group of pioneers who founded Kibbutz Be’eri." . . .

Be’eri Printers in the 1950s was located in the Kibbutz’s first stone structure (center). On the right – the granary. On the left, the water tower with the menorah designed by Lazar Zorea in the kibbutz’s early days. From Yigal Zorea’s blog ‘Lines and Dots’ (Kavim VeNekudot) (Hebrew)

Read the full story of this remarkable business, its community, and the people of Kibbutz Be'eri who built it all.  Israel's Print Shop

It is a pleasure to give these people a commercial in the hope that perhaps some business will come to them as a result. TD

"We all hope that Be’eri Printers, which is already up and running, can once again embody the pioneering spirit at the heart of the dear community of Be’eri. This enterprise can be the vanguard of efforts to rebuild all of the kibbutzim, towns and cities of the Gaza border region. They will rise, like a phoenix, from the ashes.

"You can support Be’eri Printers by ordering stickers, or by ordering pictures and picture albums from the “albume” website, a Be’eri Printers project. You can also visit the PIX website, another product of Be’eri Printers, where you can find different kinds of stamps, envelopes, stickers, signs, and more."

One has to wonder fearfully about the young Gaza boy who called his mother to brag that he killed ten Jewish people with his bare hands had been counting some employees of the print shop among his murders. TD

The Bamster and The Boss

Said the guy who has a fanboy relationship with the self-loving Barack Obama: 

“I Felt Really at Home Around You”: Barack Obama and Bruce Springsteen On the Origins of Their Friendship | Vanity Fair

Barack Obama & Bruce Springsteen Talk Reparations On New Spotify Podcast (youtube.com)

Open the comments and see Springsteen and Obama are not universally admired and respected by all. TD

Dude had to damn near Beg Obama to say that he supported #REPARTIONS for #ADOS. At this point I still have lost all the respect that I had for Obama and his wife Michelle.

 Obama is full of it. He should have said more and done more when he was in power. He feels more comfortable saying it now because so many others are saying it. He is pathetic.

 I'm done with the worshipping of this man. He's not our friend. Goodbye!

Much of the positive comments come from those speaking good things about reparations. TD 

NEW Video Cops Engaging Trump Shooter, Spotted 90 MIN Prior

 NEW Video Cops Engaging Trump Shooter, Spotted 90 MIN Prior - YouTube

"Jeff Ostroff examines NEW video evidence of the police engaging the shooter at Donald Trump's assassination attempt in Butler, PA. You will also see screenshot text messages alerting fellow officers from police assigned to the building overlooking the shooting scene as officers first spot the shooter 90 minutes before the shooting, which is a lot earlier than the previous 60 minutes we have been told up until now. You'll also see segments from ABS's exclusive interview on GMA with the local Beaver County swatt officers who spotted and photographed the shooter, sparking the intense search for him on the grounds of the AGR building.

"You'll see an analysis of the site where the attempted assassination of Donald Trump Occurred. Witness video, photos, and expert testimony will provide additional info." . . .

WATCH: "NEW Evidence: How Trump Shooter Got On Roof":    • NEW Evidence: How Trump Shooter Got O...  

WATCH: “Local SWAT team speaks out for 1st time on Trump assassination attempt”    • Local SWAT team speaks out for 1st ti...  

WATCH: "Trump Rally - Butler, PA. 07/13/24. Extended Cut" By Dayve Stewert RealDJStew724

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Donald Trump’s popularity is rising with some Americans. Here are 3 reasons why.

 

In 2020: Warnock’s election reminds us that Black churches are vital to Democratic success - The Washington Post   "A hugely successful get-out-the vote effort, especially the mobilization of Black voters, will deliver Raphael Warnock to the U.S. Senate when he is sworn in this week. The role of the Black church in his election has been much remarked upon — and is the result of years of organizing strategy.

"For generations, a critical part of Democrats’ efforts to get Black voters to the polls has been appeals via the Black church, one of the strongest pillars of the African American community." ...

Black men shift slightly toward Trump in record numbers, polls show (nbcnews.com)   

In 2016, when the nominee was Hillary Clinton, Black men dropped further to 82 percent while Black women’s support for Clinton remained high at 94 percent. Biden came close to matching that this year, garnering the support of 91 percent of Black women.

Trump launches group to build Black support at Detroit church event    "Former President Donald Trump’s campaign launched its Black voter coalition group Saturday, the clearest effort yet by Trump to target a voting bloc that has overwhelmingly supported Democrats in past elections but has been unusually open to Trump in public polling." . . .

Donald Trump’s popularity is rising with some Americans. Here are 3 reasons why. - Vox    "Something confounding is happening in America: Donald Trump, once the least liked presidential officeholder and reviled by nearly two-thirds of the country by the time he left office, is getting more popular.

"For the loyal Vox reader, that statement may be hard to believe. Yes, the twice-impeached, multiply indicted former president is still generally disliked: The latest New York Times/Siena poll places his favorability rating at a “weak” 44 percent. But that’s still higher than his Democratic opponent, Joe Biden, who is viewed favorably by just 38 percent of registered voters. As views of Biden have been getting more negative, views of Trump have also been getting more positive.

"Across multiple kinds of polling and public opinion surveys, Trump’s favorability appears to have stabilized at a higher place than three years ago. Views of Trump have been modestly improving for most Americans and have actually increased significantly among Black and Latino Americans, younger voters, and working-class people." . . .

Who wins and who loses after Hamas's Haniyeh's assassination?

The Soros family will not like this: GrrrGraphics

Settling All Family Business? | Power Line  "Lots of observers are remarking on social media that Israel’s strikes against Hezbollah commander Fuad Shukr in Beirut and Hamas commander Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran resemble the climactic scene in The Godfather when Michael Corleone “settled all family business” with the simultaneous assassinations of his mob rivals.

"It’s looking like a more apt analogy this afternoon with breaking news reports that a senior Iranian commander has been killed in Damascus. Asianet news reports: . . ."

Israel strikes twice  "The Obama/Biden team administration is doing its best to protect Hezbollah from retaliation by Israel for its murder of 12 Druze children in the rocket attack on Majdal Shams over the weekend. Obsma/Biden seeks to preserve both Hamas and Hezbollah as Iranian assets. See, for example, this current Reuters story.

"Israel struck back yesterday with a pinpoint attack that killed Fuad Shukr in a suburb of Beirut (according to FDD’s Mark Dubowitz, on a visit to his mistress). The IDF attributes responsibility for the Majdal Shams attack as well as the killing of numerous Israelis and others in years past to Shukr. Shukr was Hezbollah leader Hasan Nasrallah’s military adviser and right-hand man.

"A limerick awaits: There once was a terrorist named Shukr…

"In fact, the United States had its own claim on Shukr. The Department of State had a $5 million reward out for information on Shukr. See the State Department Rewards for Justice Post on Shukr here (“Shukr played a central role in the October 23, 1983 bombing of the U.S. Marine Corps Barracks in Beirut which killed 241 U.S. military personnel and wounded 128 others”). Israel could put in for the reward but I’m sure it would be satisfied with a congratulatory message that will not be forthcoming." . . .

For some reason, the NBC News story on Shukr’s termination omits our own interest in Shukr. In its rolling coverage of the strike, CNN links to the State State Department Rewards for Justice post on Shukr. The New York Times only vaguely allows that Shukr “was said to be a close adviser to the group’s leader and someone wanted by the U.S. government for his role in a 1983 bombing attack that killed roughly 300 American and French soldiers in Beirut.”

Who wins and who loses after Hamas's Haniyeh's assassination? - The Jerusalem Post   . . ."The Biden administration: President Joe Biden has seen his outspoken support for Israel tested during the war in Gaza, as he has pressed for limiting civilian casualties while still providing arms to Israel and defending the prosecution of the war. For months, critics of the administration have seen the Biden administration as complicit in Gaza’s mounting death toll. Haniyeh’s assassination, by contrast, puts administration officials in a relatively comfortable position: Israel achieved a key objective in a war Biden is backing without civilian casualties. U.S. officials say they are working to prevent a broader war but stand by Israel’s right to defend itself." . . .

. . ."And here are six people, places and ideas that stand to lose out" . . .  "Israeli hostages and a deal to release them: As recently as a few days ago, U.S. and Israeli officials indicated that they were close to a deal that could see Israeli hostages in Gaza released in exchange for a cessation of hostilities. Haniyeh was negotiating on Hamas’ side; his death seems likely to undercut continuing talks around the more than 100 Israeli hostages who remain in Gaza, of whom dozens are thought to be alive. “How is David safer now?” one hostage family member asked on social media, even as she called Haniyeh “a monster of terror.” But some hostage families praised the killing, saying they hoped it would increase pressure on Hamas to make concessions. U.S. and Israeli officials say they do not want to abandon the negotiations, though John Kirby, Biden’s National Security Council spokesman, said, “Reports coming out of the region certainly don’t make it less complicated.” . . .

Biden unveils radical Supreme Court overhaul fearing Trump return

 Biden unveils radical Supreme Court overhaul fearing Trump return  

"On Monday, President Biden revealed a controversial and radical plan to overhaul the Supreme Court, aiming to limit former President Trump's powers should he return to office. The proposal includes term limits, a binding code of conduct for justices, and an amendment targeting presidential immunity from prosecution.

Toon added by TD

Key Details:

Biden's plan includes term limits for justices, a binding code of conduct, and an amendment to restrict presidential immunity.

The proposal targets the Supreme Court's decision granting broad immunity to presidents, highlighting concerns over Trump's potential return.

Biden demands justices disclose gifts, avoid political activities, and recuse themselves from cases with conflicts of interest.

Diving Deeper:  "Biden's proposal, outlined in a Monday op-ed in the Washington Post, includes three main changes to the court, which he describes as "mired in a crisis of ethics." These changes include term limits for justices, a binding code of conduct, and a significant amendment aimed at ensuring that no president is above the law. The president's plan appears to be a direct response to the court's recent 6-3 decision granting broad immunity to presidents for crimes committed while in office.

"This nation was founded on a simple yet profound principle: No one is above the law. Not the president of the United States. Not a justice on the Supreme Court of the United States. No one," Biden wrote. He criticized the Supreme Court's decision, arguing it leaves virtually no limits on presidential actions except those self-imposed by the president.

"Expressing clear concern over Trump potentially returning to office, Biden wrote, "If a future president incites a violent mob to storm the Capitol and stop the peaceful transfer of power—like we saw on Jan. 6th, 2021—there may be no legal consequences."  . . .

Joe Biden will announce a plan for term limits on Supreme Court justices this week. In other words, a career politician wants to set term limits on another branch of government because the Court hasn't ruled in his favor. The irony!  Lance Gooden

‘Punch Hurt Too Much’: Female Boxer Forfeits Match Against Male Boxer After 46 Seconds

 Mary Chastain (legalinsurrection.com)

Pictured here: Referee, a woman, and a he who must be called a "she". TD

"Good fight! Now let's go shower and dress"

"Why did I choose to die on this hill? I have two teenage females very close to me, if you catch my drift. I don’t talk about my personal life much but this just might push me over the edge.

"The IOC allowed two male boxers to compete in the female category.

"One of those males, Algerian Imane Khelif, destroyed Italian Angela Carini after 46 seconds.

"Why? The answer is simple: KHELIF IS A MALE. The International Boxing Association found Khelif to have XY chromosomes, making him a male.

"Khelif’s chromosome and testosterone tests got him disqualified from the Women’s World Boxing Championships last year.

"Carini forfeited after 46 seconds after two punches to the head.

"FFS, there is a reason why sports are split into male and female categories.

"Will it finally take a literally beaten-up female to open everyone’s eyes?" . . .

I assume Algeria does not require Khelif to wear hijab.