Mulvaney checks out the CFPB

Will There Ever Be An Accounting On North Korea?

Power Line  . . . "President Trump inherited the North Korea mess. He told reporters today that North Korea “is a situation that we will handle.” I sincerely hope so, but I have no idea how. Is there any practical way to threaten Kim’s nuclear capability without endangering the 10 million people who live in Seoul, just 35 miles from the border with North Korea? Again, I have no idea.

"The North Korea problem has been brewing for a long time. In 1994, the Clinton administration to provide two nuclear reactors and deliver heavy fuel oil to North Korea in exchange for the country giving up its nuclear weapons program. The reactors were never built, but Kim nevertheless snookered Clinton, as North Korea accelerated rather than giving up its nuclear program.

"Subsequently, American administrations have kicked the Korean can down the road. Most blameworthy was Barack Obama. Just a few months into Obama’s administration, the North Koreans detonated a series of nuclear devices. President Obama responded with a policy of “strategic patience,” a euphemism for doing nothing and hoping that disaster wouldn’t strike until he was out of office. This was classic Obama: as the increasingly insane North Korean regime drew ever closer to an offensive nuclear capability, he did nothing. Now President Trump is stuck holding the bag.

"Millions of lives could be lost because of this feckless history. Meanwhile, our news media have mostly ignored the North Korea issue, preferring to obsess on Roy Moore’s purported 40-year-old failings, whether Press Secretary Sarah Sanders baked a Thanksgiving pie, Al Franken’s tortured meditations on how easy it is to grasp a woman’s bottom by accident, and so on. Will our inept reporters and editors ever bestir themselves to report on how Barack Obama and, to a lesser extent, his predecessors allowed the Kim regime to become such a threat to millions of human lives?" . . .

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Federal Judge Knocks Down “The Resistance” on CFPB Power Grab

Independent Sentinel  "The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) was created by the Obama Administration under the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010. CFPB’s stated purpose is: “to ensur[e] that all consumers have access to markets for consumer financial products and services and that markets for consumer financial products and services are fair, transparent, and competitive,” Writes Thaya Brook Knight, a finance expert from the Cato Institute, in The Hill. “The CFPB, however, strays well beyond this purpose and, in many cases, frustrates its own mission by limiting consumer access to needed products.”

"One instance is the Bureau’s recent issuance of a rule that “will all but eviscerate the payday lending sector. These loans, while expensive, often fill a gap and can be lifelines for vulnerable people,” writes Knight.

"She also charges that the Bureau invaded areas that have nothing to do with consumer finance. An example is: “It attempted to investigate the accreditation process for for-profit colleges, issuing a subpoena for documents.”

"This was knocked down by an appeals court." . . .

"The court decided to remedy that constitutional defect by requiring that the director serve at the will of the President. See page 10 of the decision:

We therefore hold that the CFPB is unconstitutionally structured….

To remedy the constitutional flaw, we follow the Supreme Court’s precedents,… and simply sever the statute’s unconstitutional for-cause provision from the remainder of the statute. Here, that targeted remedy will not affect the ongoing operations of the CFPB. With the for-cause provision severed, the President now will have the power to remove the Director at will, and to supervise and direct the Director.  . . .  

General counsel for the CFPB disagrees with Elizabeth Warren on agency head replacement

Acting CFPB Director Mick Mulvaney Holds Brilliant Press Conference . . . "The CFPB is the product of far-left progressives, specifically Elizabeth Warren, initially setting up a financial control agency that operates without congressional oversight. The Bureau construct was challenged in court and ruled ‘unconstitutional’.  That’s the backdrop for this press conference today with Acting Director Mick Mulvaney." . . .

ISIS Threatens Times Square…

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"Morons.

"Via PJ Media:

An ISIS supporter released a poster of Santa Claus on the group’s social media haunts. The poster shows Santa overlooking Times Square with a case of dynamite at his side.

In the image, the New York streets are filled with pedestrians at nighttime and Santa carries a bulky red sack.

“We meet at Christmas in New York… soon,” reads the text on the image.

It follows propaganda posters making holiday threats toward Europe, with a hand holding a bloody knife before a market in the neighborhood of the Eiffel Tower and a black-clad jihadist standing over Santa on London’s Regent Street.

The threat also comes as the ISIS-supporting Wafa’ Media Foundation has released numerous threats against the holiday and against the Vatican. In a message to fellow jihadists last week, the group noted that “the crusaders’ feast is approaching.”

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Virtue Signaling? CNN to Skip WH Christmas Party to Thumb Nose at Trump

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Newsbusters  "On Tuesday night, CNN announced that they will be boycotting Friday’s annual White House Christmas party between the Trump administration and the news media, blaming President Trump’s “continued attacks on freedom of the press and CNN” to skip the event.

"Politico had the story first just before 6:30 p.m. Eastern, citing a quote from a CNN spokesperson: 

Adding fuel to its growing feud with President Donald Trump, CNN told POLITICO it will be boycotting the White House Christmas party for the media this year.

“CNN will not be attending this year's White House Christmas party,” a CNN spokesperson said. “In light of the President's continued attacks on freedom of the press and CNN, we do not feel it is appropriate to celebrate with him as his invited guests. We will send a White House reporting team to the event and report on it if news warrants.”

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CNN To Trump: Take The White House Christmas Party And Shove It

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    Jerry Newcombe calls Bible much better source of answers than Zodiac

Jerry Newcombe "Many Americans, declares an article in the New York Times (Nov. 24, 2017), are “Leaning on the Stars to Make Sense of the World.” Personally, I’d rather “lean” on the One Who made the stars to make sense of the world. He has revealed Himself not only in the stars, but much more clearly in His Word.

"The NYT.com article states: “‘One appeal is that [the stars] offer some order in an otherwise chaotic city and volatile world,’ said Galit Atlas, a clinical assistant professor in New York University’s postdoctoral program in psychotherapy and psychoanalysis. … ‘Especially in a time when the world doesn’t feel safe, we tend to search for an order that makes sense.'”

"In short, people are turning to horoscopes and astrology to help cope in these troublesome times.

"My long-time pastor, Dr. D. James Kennedy, once preached a series on “the Gospel in the Stars.” The idea was that God had revealed the Gospel in the heavens – before the corruption of the Zodiac. The 12 signs are found in ancient cultures and countries.

"As D. James Kennedy Ministries puts it, “All nations had the same 12 signs, representing the same 12 things, placed in the same order. Archaeologists, historians and antiquarians have searched the dustiest libraries, uncovered the oldest tablets, ciphered the most difficult hieroglyphics, and have failed to discover how it is that in nations all over the world the same signs exist. Dr. Kennedy explains that the real meaning of the Zodiac was to reveal God’s plan of salvation in Christ. Meanwhile, he also denounces using horoscopes. The stars point to the Creator.' ” . . .

Jerry Newcombe, D.Min., is a TV producer and the co-host of "Kennedy Classics." He has also written or co-written 24 books, including "The Book That Made America" (on the Bible) and (with D. James Kennedy) "What If Jesus Had Never Been Born?" and (with Peter Lillback) "George Washington’s Sacred Fire." Jerry hosts gracenetradio.com Thursdays at noon Eastern.

Is calling Elizabeth Warren 'Pocahontas' an insult?

WND  "A number of Democrats and members of the media (but I repeat myself) have suggested it is an insult to refer to Sen. Elizabeth Warren as “Pocahontas.”

"The controversy arose when President Trump, speaking to Navajo veterans Monday, made this comment – an obvious allusion to Warren: “I just want to thank you because you are very, very special people. You were here long before any of us were here. Although, we have a representative in Congress who they say was here a long time ago … longer than you – they call her Pocahontas!”

"Some, including Warren, called it a “racial slur.”

"The question is how so?

"If what Trump said was an insult, to whom?

"As someone with far more native American ancestry than Warren, I would have to say that posing as a native American impostor for advantage in academia and in one’s career, as she did, is the most insulting, most offensive and most exploitive form of cultural and ethnic appropriation I’ve seen in public life.

"Clearly, without articulating his view, I would suggest President Trump saw it the same way I did.

"I’ve noticed Rush Limbaugh, too, employs the Pocahontas sobriquet for Warren. I’ve used it myself. It’s a joke, of course. It is indeed intentionally demeaning, offensive and insulting – but to Warren, not to Pocahontas or to native Americans generally.

"Pocahontas is an American heroine. Elizabeth Warren is an American punchline.

Remember, Warren’s not "really a native American. She’s a shameless impostor, a fraudster, a joke – someone who claimed to be a native American to elevate her otherwise boring and undistinguished background and personality and to exploit for her own personal advantage a heritage that did not belong to her. In a way, she could be accurately described as a kind of thief – one who steals the identity of others." . . .

HILLARY'S BEEN A VERY BAD GIRL …

Accusing Moore's Accusers

Hugh McInnish  . . . By way of full disclosure, I will tell you that I support Roy Moore, I have known him a long time, and have contributed to his campaign. I recommended to then-Governor Robert Bentley that he appoint him to fill the unexpired term of Senator Jeff Sessions when the latter was appointed attorney general. I was in the company of Moore within the last week. With all that said, I will proceed to offer you my opinion on the accusations against him presently jamming the American electromagnetic spectrum.

First of all, I think it important to make clear exactly what, true or false, the accusations are. The accusations first came from four middle-age women who claim that Moore dated them when they were at a tender age.

"Three of the four can be dealt with summarily. Yes, they were young, in their teens, but they only allege that Moore hugged and kissed them, nothing more. Further, these girls, or some of them, had the consent of their parents to date Moore. These three in no way should even be called “accusers.” They are just telling some innocent reminiscences.

"The fourth lady, Leigh Corfman, says that Moore took off some of their clothes, but did not engage in sex. She asked him to take her home, and he did. None of this is a crime, even if it happened. But did it?

"According to the records, the accuser has been divorced three times, has declared bankruptcy more than once, and has accused three ministers of sexual abuse." . . .

Why is Trump the bad guy in the case of Elizabeth Warren's affirmative action fraud?

Monica Showalter   "Elizabeth Warren is mad.  Steaming mad.  Or so she would have you think on MSNBC.

"President Trump made an offhand reference to her, using a nickname for her that she recognized, Pocahontas, at an event honoring America's Navajo code talkers, who played a pivotal role in winning World War II.  And Warren went bonkers.

. . . 

"Trump's reference to Pocahontas was inelegant, to be sure, and some representatives of the Native American community disputed that it was even a slur.  The National Congress of American Indians rightly said the problem with the statement was that it drew attention away from the code talkers to an unrelated political issue.

"But Trump's use of the word "Pocahontas" to mock Warren does stem from some sleazy behavior by Warren.

"Warren has no American Indian heritage.  She's a pink and gold blonde, as white-bread as they come, and doesn't even remotely resemble an Indian, despite her claims of some ancestors having high cheekbones.  In reality, the Oklahoma stock she comes from were the harsh men who drove Indians from their lands.  

"But that didn't stop her from trying to first claim to be an Indian and then profit from it, checking off an affirmative action box as "Native American" and then taking a job slot intended for an American Indian hire.  It was the only way she could get a job at Harvard and then propel herself to greater political heights from that perch.  There was too much competition otherwise.  But she figured out a way to wrangle her way in, given the paucity of Native Americans with college qualifications to hire.  Can she give back what she stole from the Indians, just as her ancestors stole from the Indians?  Unfortunately not, even though she owes them.

"This hasn't stopped her from shameless grandstanding and projected rage on Twitter in an attempt to deflect her disgusting theft.

"Warren is the one who ought to be ashamed of herself, not Trump, and the media's attempt to cover up Warren's misdeeds, failing to note the reason why Trump gave her the "Pocahontas" nickname, is just as reprehensible.  At least Trump's spokeswoman, Sarah Sanders, knew that:" . . .

Monica Lewinsky hits out at CNN's HLN TV for promoting documentary about 'Lewinsky scandal' - prompting ex-White House intern to rename it 'The Clinton Impeachment'

UK Daily Mail   "The former White House intern whose affair with then-President Bill Clinton led to his impeachment has a message for the world – don’t call it the ‘Monica Lewinsky scandal.’

"Lewinsky on Tuesday took to Twitter and hit out at CNN’s HLN network for promoting a new two-hour documentary looking back at the saga.

‘HLN to revisit “The Monica Lewinsky Scandal” with two-hour special,’ read the announcement on Twitter.

"Lewinsky re-tweeted the post – but with the words ‘The Monica Lewinsky Scandal’ crossed out.

"Instead, she drew two arrows and wrote new titles, including ‘The Starr Investigation’ and ‘The Clinton Impeachment.’

" ‘Fixed it for you,’ Lewinsky wrote. ‘You’re welcome.’ " . . .

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President Hillary Weinstein   "Hillary Clinton has a long history of protecting men who are Democrats and who harass and assault women.  Hillary was one of the leaders of those who protected Bill Clinton against "bimbo eruptions."  For Hillary, the War on Women is just about abortion, and not about rape or sexual assault.  President Hillary Clinton would have interceded with The New York Times and The New Yorker to prevent the publishing of their pieces on Harvey Weinstein's activities.

"Harvey Weinstein was a longtime Democratic Party donor and bundler.  Within Hollywood, he was also well known for being a bully and engaging in sexual assault.  But no one would go public about it due to his power in the industry and his powerful political friends.  His ability to produce movies and TV shows made him powerful in Hollywood, and his monetary contributions to the Clintons, the Obamas, and other Democrats bought him political friends in powerful places – until Hillary lost the election.  His career in producing entertainment was already on the wane, and then his political cover lost power.

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"President Hillary Clinton would not have wanted her large contributor to be the victim of a "bimbo eruption," since it would have led more scrutiny of Bill Clinton's sex activities.  Someone in the Clinton administration would have leaned on both The New York Times and The New Yorker to spike their stories about Harvey Weinstein.  Without those stories, Weinstein would have continued, and there would have been no #MeToo.

"Most older female voters realized that Hillary Clinton is no friend of women assaulted by Democrats.  Hillary's activities during her husband's rise to the presidency are well known.  Trump is no angel, but Hillary had no credibility with voters on "War on Women" issues.  Part of the reason why voters rejected Hillary was her lack of credibility on sexual assault.

"President Hillary Clinton would have allowed Harvey Weinstein and other Democrats like Charlie Rose, John Conyers, and Al Franken to continue their assaults.  President Hillary Clinton would have squashed the #MeToo movement." . . .

Melania Trump unveils White House Christmas decorations

CBS  "First lady Melania Trump on Monday unveiled the White House Christmas decorations whose theme reflects 200 years of holiday traditions at the White House.

" 'The President, Barron, and I are very excited for our first Christmas in the White House," she said in a statement. "As with many families across the country, holiday traditions are very important to us. I hope when visiting the People's House this year, visitors will get a sense of being home for the holidays. On behalf of my husband and Barron, I want to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and joyous holiday season."

"The East Wing will pay tribute to servicemembers with a Gold Star Family Tree, which is decorated in patriotic ribbon and gold stars. The Blue Room on the state floor of the White House holds the official White House Christmas tree, which is decorated with glass ornaments depicting the seal of each state and territory." . . .

Compare Melania Trump to Michelle Obama's White House Christmas decor

Obama’s Christmas Tree Decked With Mao Balls, Arrogance and a Drag Queen? From Christmas, 2009. 

 . . . "According to Andrew Breitbart, the ornaments are proof that Obama is a commie, arrogant and not sure what the drag queen is supposed to say about President Obama, except that the right just hates gays:

“ 'Of course, Mao has his place in the White House. And, of course, it wouldn’t be Christmas without an ornament of legendary transvestite Hedda Lettuce”….”And, so soon after collecting the Nobel Peace Prize, why wouldn’t the White House have an ornament super-imposing President Obama onto Mt. Rushmore,” said BigGovernment.

"Since BigGovernment’s big scoop was published on Wednesday, the right-wing blogosphere and even Fox News have run with the non-story. Bret Baier of the fair and balanced network, Fox News, reported on the controversial Christmas ornaments, straight from the BigGovernment website, as straight news.

"As pointed out by Media Matters, there’s no evidence to suggest that Obama had personal knowledge about individual ornaments on the tree:

“ 'Unfortunately for Baier, his gotcha story seems to be missing the gotcha. Here were the very next words out of his mouth: BAIER: The First Lady’s office says local community groups were asked to decorate hundreds of ornaments but that they are unaware of these specific decorations.”

"Meanwhile, Hedda Lettuce, a member of Ru Paul’s reality show on the Logo channel, called Drag Race, is thrilled her ornament is on the White House Christmas tree. A box of the plain White House bulbs showed up at a gay community center where Hedda volunteers and teaches decoupaging. When the ornaments arrived for decorating, Hedda apparently decoupaged an image of her drag queen character on the bulb."