Who's feelin' the Bern now?

Ben Garrison toon  "Bernie Sander’s decision to support the crooked, corrupt criminal Hillary Clinton was despicable. He once denounced her as ‘unqualified’ and described her as an establishment candidate owned by Wall Street and the banking oligarchy. No he’s endorsing her.

"Some Bernie apologists commend him by stating that he had to do it to keep the Democrat Party in tact. But why should he? The party is rigged and corrupt. Super-delegates are pre-decided. The voters ’say’ has been compromised. Bernie was ripped off routinely. What happened in Nevada, for example.

"Shame on you, Bernie. We thought you had integrity. Now you are endorsing the very face of the establishment. You have embraced the whore of Wall Street. My older brother donated to your campaign, but lost faith in you before you endorsed Clinton. He’s a smart man and saw the writing on the wall. I never supported you—I know that your communism doesn’t work—but I admired your integrity. Now I don’t admire you at all. You sold out. "

[VIDEO] This is why voters picked Trump over the GOP

 Bookworm Room  "Bill Whittle’s indictment in this video isn’t the Left, it’s the GOP — the gutless, passive political party that purports to represent conservative interests but that will always bow down to their Leftist overlords. After watching this video, read this post, take its marching orders, and get proactive."

Resisting the revisionists: Finally, a first step

Charles Krauthammer

The troop deployments to Eastern Europe are a good first step in pushing back against the rising revisionist powers. But a first step, however welcome, 7½ years into a presidency, is a melancholy reminder of what might have been.

. . . "The post-Ukraine economic sanctions have been weak; the declamatory denunciations, a mere embarrassment. They’ve only encouraged further reckless Russian behavior — the buzzing of U.S. ships, intrusions into European waters, threats to the Baltic States.

"NATO will now deploy four battalions to front-line states. In Estonia, they will be led by Britain; in Lithuania, by Germany; in Latvia, by Canada; in Poland, by the United States. Not nearly enough, and not permanently based, but nonetheless significant.

"In the unlikely event of a Russian invasion of any of those territories, these troops are to act as a tripwire, triggering a full-scale war with NATO. It’s the kind of coldblooded deterrent that kept the peace in Europe during the Cold War and keeps it now along the DMZ in Korea." . . .

A trip-wire force is akin to a "red line", which our adversaries know from repeated experiences will not be honored by Obama's Democrats.

Sorry, but in events influenced by Obama and Democrats, I am a pessimist. TD

The Hillary defense; what hath it wrought?

‘Hillary Defense’ invoked by cop accused of trading favors for sex  

"Grant will probably not succeed in court.  But the fact that the plea is made, that it is heard, and that it reinforces the public’s skepticism that the legal and political systems are fair to ordinary people is what matters.  Faith in our political institutions is plummeting, and that is a dangerous situation."

"This is how the fish rots from the head down.  Standards crumble at all levels of society when the powerful and prominent are seen to get away with flouting the law.  Kaja Whitehouse writes in the New York Post:

A lawyer for one of the NYPD cops accused of doing favors for bribes – including mile-high sex with this hooker on a free trip to Las Vegas – said his client’s behavior was no worse than Hillary Clinton’s.

“It’s similar to what the FBI said about Hillary Clinton, and why she wasn’t charged,” said John Meringolo, a lawyer for James Grant, who pleaded not guilty in Manhattan federal court Wednesday. . . .

Hillary Clinton and the erosion of legitimacy  . . . "But are today's Americans ready to rise up and do what is necessary to prevent servitude?  Do Americans still consider themselves free citizens who are the sovereign?  Or do they consider themselves subjects of an all-powerful government that determines social justice through rules, regulations, and laws?  Are the people now willing for the political elite to have special privileges?  Or are they as strong, as God-fearing, and as courageous as the Americans of the 18th century?" . . .

Maybe the Democrats should start a Never Clinton movement . . . "Second, Mrs. Clinton, the FBI, Attorney General Lynch, and President Clinton's grandchildren chat are not passing the smell test for many voters, especially those independents who decide elections.  It's fair to say a lot of Americans have concluded that Mrs. Clinton got special treatment, or the kind of treatment that the average person working in the federal government would never get. " . . .

MYSTERY: CNN loses feed as reporter critiques Hillary Clinton

The American Mirror  "What happened on Tuesday isn’t going to do anything to help CNN shed the “Clinton News Network” moniker.

"As reporter Brianna Keilar was appearing live from Hillary’s speech in Springfield, Illinois — and critiquing her record — the feed was mysteriously lost."

“THE TALK”

"The same month, in Birmingham, Alabama, an officer was beaten unconscious with his own gun by a suspect in a car stop. There was gloating on social media. “Pistol whipped his ass to sleep,” read one Twitter post. The officer later said that he had refrained from using force to defend himself for fear of a media backlash for alleged racism."

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Power Line  . . . "Nor have I seen evidence that “the talk,” if widely given in the African-American community, is having the desired effect. Michael Brown wasn’t saying “yes sir, no sir” when he twice attacked Officer Darren Wilson in Ferguson, first in Wilson’s police car and later on the street. Freddy Gray wasn’t saying “yes sir, no sir” when he made a scene and then threw himself about in the police van in West Baltimore.

"How about the black teenagers in McKinney, Texas who crashed a pool party and thenrefused to disperse when the police arrived and told them to? One of the kids repeatedly disobeyed reasonable police orders. Yes, one officer badly overreacted to this incident. However, my point for purposes of this post is that the behavior of the teenagers suggests that either they didn’t get “the talk” or didn’t take it seriously.

"Heather Mac Donald’s new book, The War on Cops: How the New Attack on Law and Order Makes Everyone Less Safe, documents what she calls “the virulent antipolice campaign that began with a now-discredited narrative about a police shooting in Ferguson, Missouri.” Even assuming that many African-American parents are giving “the talk,” a competing and seemingly more powerful narrative has taken hold." . . .

Actor Mark Ruffalo Just Trashed Cops, Let’s BOYCOTT His Films

Clash Daily  "The stupid is strong on this Tweet from Mark Ruffalo. Are you going to continue watching his movies after seeing how he feels about police officers?

Actor Mark Ruffalo has called on President Obama to sign an executive order divesting federal funds from “bad cops” and police departments in the wake of the shooting deaths of two African-American men and five Dallas police officers earlier this month.

The 48-year-old Avengers star posted a link to a petition on his Twitter page on Monday.

“Defund bad cops and police departments,” the actor wrote. “Tell Obama: We need an executive order!” Ruffalo ended the message with the hashtag, “#DefundPolice.”

The petition linked to by the actor calls on Congress and the Obama administration to cut federal funding for police departments nationwide.

All of which Obama is ready, willing, and able to do.

Ruffalo prefers Hillary? Many do not:  “If Hillary Clinton won, I’d probably consider suicide. I’m definitely not a fan”  "The vast majority of Americans are scared of either Hillary Clinton or Donald Trump becoming president, according to a new poll.

Faced with the presidential Hobson’s choice of sorts, 81 percent of Americans say they would feel afraid after the election of one of the two polarizing politicians, according to the Associated Press-GfK poll.

"That includes a quarter who say it doesn’t matter who wins: they’re terrified of both.

"Three-quarters of voters say their selection would be motivated more by a desire to keep either Trump or Clinton out of the Oval Office — more than those who say they’re voting for the candidate who shares their positions on the issues or is the most qualified to hold the office." . . .

Ginsberg gets thumped for Dump Trump remarks.

"In a statement to the Washington Post, Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg said: “On reflection, my recent remarks in response to press inquiries were ill-advised and I regret making them. Judges should avoid commenting on a candidate for public office. In the future I will be more circumspect.' ”

Ruth Bader Ginsburg apologizes for 'ill-advised' Trump jabs

" 'On reflection, my recent remarks' were less than 'circumspect' "
That's an apology?

. . . "To the Associated Press, Ginsburg said, as WND previously reported: “I don’t want to think about [a Trump presidency] possibility, but if it should be, then everything is up for grabs.”

"And to the New York Times, she said, while reflecting on a Trump presidency: “For the country, it could be four years. For the court, it could be – I don’t even want to contemplate that.' ”

Ginsburg also mentioned a joke she and her now-deceased husband Marty shared, in which they considered Trump in the White House and said: “Now it’s time for us to move to New Zealand,” various media reported. And, she called him a “faker” who “really has an ego” and “has no consistency about him,” as NBC News reported.

Somehow I can see Ginsberg retiring in time for Obama to select her replacement.

More at Politico   "Ginsburg’s surprisingly outspoken comments on the presidential election drew condemnation from Democrats, as well as the Times and Washington Post’s editorial boards."

If what RBG did is a disgrace to the court, she’s in illustrious company   . . . "O’Connor had a long history of rooting for the Bushes in presidential elections. In 1988, she wrote to longtime political ally Senator Barry Goldwater, in a letter now in his public archives, that she “would be thankful if George B wins. It is vital for the Court and the nation that he does.' ” . . .

From The Volokh Conspiracy: Justice Ginsburg takes selfless actions to prevent election litigation deadlock  . . . As others have noted too, Ginsburg’s comments have been quite unusual for a sitting justice, and she continues to shoot from the hip with each additional opportunity. Although I largely agree with Ginsburg’s assessment of Trump, it is surprising to hear such things from a sitting Supreme Court justice. What can explain her comments? I have an idea." . . .

Crowds line overpasses to honor Officer Thompson's procession

As Slain Dallas Officer’s Body Taken Home, Stunning Sight Appears on Road  Video at the link.  "During the procession to return slain Dallas Area Rapid Transit officer Brent Thompson to his hometown after he was killed in the line of duty at a Black Lives Matter protest Thursday, something took place that left many speechless.

"Hundreds of mourners had lined up along the side of Interstate 45 holding signs and flags to show their respect for the fallen officer as the motorcade traveled a 55-mile route to Corsicana, Texas, on Saturday afternoon. Others gathered along the side of a bridge that crosses the interstate and draped flags over the side of the bridge.

"Thompson, 43, was a father and grandfather. He got married just two weeks ago to a fellow DART officer." . . .

Fallen hero finally goes home: Cops line roads and salute as huge motorcade carrying body of newlywed officer slain in Dallas massacre returns to his family

The shooter's weapons.

DALLAS SHOOTING / SNIPER - Analysis & Digital Enhancement

Youtube  "Published on Jul 9, 2016; In this video i analize 3 separate video's captured by on the scene cameras. In one video you can hear what i believe to be multiple weapons being fired. Which may include a long distance sniper, a DMR or other rifle possibly on the ground and police 9mm pistols returning fire"*

Detailed discussion of urban combat techniques, obviously made before the shooter was identified.

Obama priorities: ignore Defense Intelligence, but meet often with Black Lives Matter and Al Sharpton

Bombshell: Obama Never Once Met With His Defense Intelligence Chief

"Yet he's met multiple times now with Black Lives Matter members and Al Sharpton. Priorities…  Via Daily Caller: 

President Barack Obama twice appointed former Lt. Gen. Michael T. Flynn to key national security jobs in his administration, including as deputy director of national intelligence and later as director of the Defense Intelligence Agency, yet he never once met with Flynn face to face.

The general, who spent 33 years in the intelligence field, told The Daily Caller News Foundation he was never called in for a face-to-face meeting with Obama to offer his assessment of ISIS as it rampaged through the Middle East, or during the political  meltdown of Libya and Egypt, or on Iran’s efforts to build a nuclear bomb, or of the “Russian reset” that ended in shambles.

Keep reading…

 Obama Meets With BLM Activists Including Leader Of Minn Branch That Chanted ‘Pigs In A Blanket, Fry ‘Em Like Bacon’
Read the list of names here.

President George W. Bush was widely praised for making the best speech of the entire service

UK Mail  "Chris Kenny, a journalist on The Australian, tweeted: 'This really is a superb speech, encapsulating hope in the Great Republic at a tough time.' "

Obama's speech at this was called Another Coffin-Top Lecture

"In any case, this was an inappropriate venue for a stump speech. As Charles C.W. Cooke observed, “This, remember, was a funeral — a funeral for one of the police officers who was murdered last Thursday. It wasn’t a rally. It wasn’t a White House press conference. It wasn’t a public statement, hastily arranged on the airport tarmac. It was a funeral.” Unfortunately, Obama has a repugnant habit of standing on coffins to give his moralizing lectures."

Obama sparks backlash after making controversial comments on gun control in tribute to the five police officers slain by Dallas sniper

Earlier: "President Obama is expected to give remarks 'appropriate for the setting,' speculated Press Secretary Josh Earnest, who suggested he wouldn't get too political while in Texas."