Adam Schiff: [Click] "My Republican colleagues, all they seem to be upset about with this is not that the president sought an investigation of his political rival, not that he withheld a White House meeting and $400 million in aid we all passed in a bipartisan basis to pressure Ukraine to do those investigations," Schiff said. "Their objection is that he got caught. Their objection is that someone blew the whistle, and they would like this whistleblower identified, and the president wants this whistleblower punished. That's their objection. Not that the president engaged in this conduct, but that he got caught."
HOLY COW!! Sondland Throws ‘Everyone’ Under the Bus [Click] All the political appointees, that is. And he is coughing up documentary evidence to boot. Guess he doesn’t cotton to three hots and a flop at Club Fed. Well, that is understandable; they don’t have lobster barbecues or golf courses any more.
November 20, 2019 at 10:25 am EST By Taegan Goddard Leave a Comment
Since the beginning of the impeachment probe, President Trump has insisted that there was no quid pro quo with Ukraine and that there were no conditions placed on a White House meeting for Ukraine’s president and no strings attached to releasing U.S. military aid.
Trump has repeatedly claimed it’s just another “witch hunt” or “hoax” perpetrated by Democrats.
Republicans have rallied to Trump’s defense echoing these statements.
Ambassador Gordon Sondland’s explosive testimony before the House Intelligence Committee has undermined everything. To say it was a “John Dean moment” is not an exaggeration.
John Dean's own comment today (on CNN) was that this was not simply the worst day for the President in these hearings, but it was the worst day of his Presidency!
I hope they are providing security for Lt. Col. Vindman's twin brother as well. A crazed armed trumper wouldn't be able to tell them apart because...twins.
Good Lord-- A guy just goes to his art class and goes grocery shopping with his sweetie, and all hell breaks loose! Here are my excerpts--have to get to work on a consulting job that just dropped into my inbox.
I've been listening to the debate on MSNBC via TuneIn.com. The biggest thing I've noticed is that, unlike the first debates, people are not trying to talk over each other.
Pretty much every candidate seemed to be talking about unifying the country. And, of course, about defeating Trump. Otherwise there seemed to be very little of note.
I listened to all the testimony on Tuesday and all of Sondland's on Wednesday. I'm taping the rest to watch this weekend. But what an experience! I actually tried to call Rep. Nunes' office this morning to state that I am not amused by his repeated denigrations of the testimony, calling it a "Circus" and so on; and that, as an Independent and a Grandmother of eight, I feel he should be more respectful and responsible. But his mailbox was completely full! LOL!
I note that there was discussion of the Black electorate in the debate; was there any discussion of the Latino electorate? After all, next year there will be more Latino than Black voters. Is anyone besides Bernie paying attention to them?
Massive Dark Money Group Boosted Democrats [in 2018 contests] [Click]
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How Republicans' star impeachment witness turned on them [Click]
Adam Schiff: [Click]
"My Republican colleagues, all they seem to be upset about with this is not that the president sought an investigation of his political rival, not that he withheld a White House meeting and $400 million in aid we all passed in a bipartisan basis to pressure Ukraine to do those investigations," Schiff said. "Their objection is that he got caught. Their objection is that someone blew the whistle, and they would like this whistleblower identified, and the president wants this whistleblower punished. That's their objection. Not that the president engaged in this conduct, but that he got caught."
Well, sure. The only crime is getting caught.
DeleteHOLY COW!!
ReplyDeleteSondland Throws ‘Everyone’ Under the Bus [Click] All the political appointees, that is. And he is coughing up documentary evidence to boot. Guess he doesn’t cotton to three hots and a flop at Club Fed. Well, that is understandable; they don’t have lobster barbecues or golf courses any more.
Oh, and he throws our Dear Leader under the bus, too.
DeleteThat'd be one bumpy bus ride, considering Dear Leader's girth.
DeleteSondland Blames Inconsistent Testimony on Administration [Click] A valiant attempt to save his own skin!
ReplyDeleteA John Dean Moment
DeleteNovember 20, 2019 at 10:25 am EST By Taegan Goddard Leave a Comment
Since the beginning of the impeachment probe, President Trump has insisted that there was no quid pro quo with Ukraine and that there were no conditions placed on a White House meeting for Ukraine’s president and no strings attached to releasing U.S. military aid.
Trump has repeatedly claimed it’s just another “witch hunt” or “hoax” perpetrated by Democrats.
Republicans have rallied to Trump’s defense echoing these statements.
Ambassador Gordon Sondland’s explosive testimony before the House Intelligence Committee has undermined everything. To say it was a “John Dean moment” is not an exaggeration.
John Dean's own comment today (on CNN) was that this was not simply the worst day for the President in these hearings, but it was the worst day of his Presidency!
DeleteWorst day so far...
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ReplyDeleteWH Tried To Read Sondland Testimony Ahead Of Hearing But Was Denied [Click]
Army providing security assistance to Lt. Col. Vindman and his family. [Click] Not news today, but a more extensive story than yesterday.
I hope they are providing security for Lt. Col. Vindman's twin brother as well. A crazed armed trumper wouldn't be able to tell them apart because...twins.
DeleteGood Lord-- A guy just goes to his art class and goes grocery shopping with his sweetie, and all hell breaks loose! Here are my excerpts--have to get to work on a consulting job that just dropped into my inbox.
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Trump Regularly 'Can't Remember What He's Said or Been Told…’ [Click]
Sondland Implicates Pence In Ukraine Scandal [Click] President Pelosi sounds pretty interesting to me…
As President, Pete Buttigieg Wants to Give 25 Percent of Federal Contracts to Minorities. As Mayor, He Gave 3 Percent. [Click]
Vindman Demands Fox News Retract Espionage Allegation [Click]
With eighteen weeks until the primary election, Georgia is very definitely in play per SurveyUSA [Click]
Audience Breaks Into Applause As Maloney Wrenches Trump Answer From Sondland [Click]
Giuliani Lashes Out As House GOP Attorney Tosses Him Under The Bus [Click]
Speier Gets A Round Of Applause After Zinger During Sondland Testimony [Click]
Why are poor Americans more patriotic than their wealthier counterparts? [Click]
Thinking about Biden's closing statement, I wonder if he had read that last article. He seemed to be echoing its ideas.
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ReplyDeleteI've been listening to the debate on MSNBC via TuneIn.com. The biggest thing I've noticed is that, unlike the first debates, people are not trying to talk over each other.
ReplyDeletePretty much every candidate seemed to be talking about unifying the country. And, of course, about defeating Trump. Otherwise there seemed to be very little of note.
DeleteThanks, Bill. I was otherwise occupied, and just tuned back in to the InnerTubes.
ReplyDeleteHere is a composite take on the debate, via vox.com [Click] Sounds reasonable.
DeleteI listened to all the testimony on Tuesday and all of Sondland's on Wednesday. I'm taping the rest to watch this weekend. But what an experience! I actually tried to call Rep. Nunes' office this morning to state that I am not amused by his repeated denigrations of the testimony, calling it a "Circus" and so on; and that, as an Independent and a Grandmother of eight, I feel he should be more respectful and responsible. But his mailbox was completely full! LOL!
ReplyDeleteHis mailbox is probably at his district office, which is empty and locked.
DeleteEmpty and locked all the time, I should have said.
DeleteI note that there was discussion of the Black electorate in the debate; was there any discussion of the Latino electorate? After all, next year there will be more Latino than Black voters. Is anyone besides Bernie paying attention to them?
ReplyDeleteLlatinx voters were never specifically mentioned.
DeleteInteresting; thanks, Bill.
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