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Statement Regarding Illegal Contributions From Foreign Govts

Posted by DeathMonkey on Friday October 04 2019, @07:11PM (#4640)
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Let me make something 100% clear to the American public and anyone running for public
office: It is illegal for any person to solicit, accept, or receive anything of value from a foreign
national in connection with a U.S. election.(1) This is not a novel concept. Electoral intervention
from foreign governments has been considered unacceptable since the beginnings of our nation.
Our Founding Fathers sounded the alarm about “foreign Interference, Intrigue, and Influence.”
They knew that when foreign governments seek to influence American politics, it is always to
advance their own interests, not America’s. Anyone who solicits or accepts foreign assistance risks
being on the wrong end of a federal investigation. Any political campaign that receives an offer of
a prohibited donation from a foreign source should report that offer to the Federal Bureau of
Investigation.

(1) 52 U.S.C. § 30121(a)(2).

Statement Regarding Illegal ContributionsFrom Foreign Governments - CHAIR ELLEN L. WEINT RAUB FEDERAL ELECTION COMMISSION [fec.gov]

The Brain Freeze, better than Pinocchio's Nose

Posted by fustakrakich on Friday October 04 2019, @02:55AM (#4639)
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Damn near as good as Stuttering John. Sorry, couldn't find a direct link

Go 10 seconds in (should be cued up), it happens quickly. The rest is dumb.

Poor Uncle Joe, he's movin' kinda slow (3 or 4 minutes in). Ugh! Facebook

Pelosi was the best. But man! These guys gotta keep their stories straight.

Difference between republicans and democrats? Republicans can acknowledge and accept their evil, and shamelessly display it in public. Democrats are in extreme denial of what's inside, How very dare you!

Edit:

So now the dems have to prove their "worth" with statistical gamesmanship. They are "better" because they don't get caught as often! Well, duh! How often do cops investigate other cops? They only do that to railroad some poor rookie that complained about a bad bust, conveniently reversing the charges and having him tossed out the door.

The republicans are sloppy drunks. The dems are gangsta...

If The Prez Goes Down, He’s Taking Everyone With Him

Posted by fustakrakich on Thursday October 03 2019, @06:23PM (#4638)
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That's what the headline says.

Wouldn't everyone agree that would be a Good Thing?

I say the more the merrier! Please! GOP, DNC, the bunch... Let's do a real investigation into the entirety of D.C. Not that we really need one, but confirmation is always nice.

I also find the reversal of attitudes toward the CIA, FBI, etc. somewhat amusing. How long before we are kissing the feet of the DEA? Politics is not just local, it's personal.

So please, Mr. President, take then ALL down with you to the deepest depths! Spare no one. Good riddance to all you fuckers!

Draft Oprah 2020 Conscript her to four years of public service.

Edit:

The dems' *good cop/bad cop* routine is bogus and deceitful. In trying to appeal to opposing factions in the party, they have to be that way. So I can't really argue with what woks, such is animal psychology, not even the level of human tribalism

If liberals really want a voice, they must divest themselves and be their own agent. There's a whole bunch of people out there that don't vote, enough to put the dems and the GOP out to pasture. Real liberals do have a chance. They just have to take it.

Despicable 👌

Posted by takyon on Wednesday October 02 2019, @08:19PM (#4636)
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Emojis for courtroom argument

Posted by DannyB on Tuesday October 01 2019, @01:42PM (#4633)
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Digital Liberty

Lawyer: Dear judge, I will be using emoji's during my opening statement.

Judge: How do you propose to do that?

Lawyer: As the court may have observed, I've hired a number of actors wearing various emoji costumes, who are seated here in the courtroom today. When I need the jury to see a specific emoji, I will play a certain note on this flute here, and the associated emoji will stand up momentarily.

Judge: You may pro seed.

Hillary and Oprah... Could I vote that ticket?

Posted by fustakrakich on Tuesday October 01 2019, @04:24AM (#4631)
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Yeap... From a practical standpoint, why not? Can't do any harm. Just keep Bill busy out in the rose garden or something.

There should be no doubt that would clinch the race

The key is Oprah. She's no dummy. Putting her out there as VP will repair almost 30 years of damage. Queen Bee diplomat with a great deal on scud missiles (still gotta pay tribute). America will be loved again. She is the chosen one.

I'm not really joking, eh? You people want a solution, this is it. Show me anything better. I dare ya!

Edit:

Lots of no votes against her here, and not a single solitary valid point. Oprah Derangement Syndrome is worse than that other one. Why do people cling so hard to broken bullshit? Are they that comfortable with it?

Poor old Joe doesn't know when to stop. Give it up, man!

Posted by fustakrakich on Monday September 30 2019, @07:03PM (#4629)
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"We write to demand that in service to the facts, you no longer book Rudy Giuliani, a surrogate for Donald Trump who has demonstrated that he will knowingly and willingly lie in order to advance his own narrative..."

Without seeing a copy of this letter, I will doubt it's actual existence, and believe that this is just regular tabloid bullshit. Maybe somebody will scare something up.

Edit:

In the AC's link below, you can watch Warren disqualify herself in one short instant.

And then Harris: Leave Joe Biden Alone! I guess some people are pretty selective on what crimes they'll prosecute.

Like the kid said, they keep gifting the GOP with this kind of stuff. One group is trying to "out-crazy" the other. There's a reason for this. Congress has to be finely tuned right down the middle so each side can blame the other in their little theater they play out. Still doesn't compare to the Brits. Just another example of the lowlife trash that win elections in the US.

Waiting, I am, for the Mystery of the Lost Journal

Posted by aristarchus on Monday September 30 2019, @06:43AM (#4627)
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It's in the queue! MartyB's final report on the rampant censorship on SoylentNews! Or, the rampant incompetence of SoylentNews. Or, how paranoia seeps deep into our psyches, poisoning our every move, no matter how innocent or unintended. Did Athanasius Kirchner accidently delete, or not post, a journal? Or, did The Mightly Broussaerd, in his role as alt-right sympathizing libertariantard, intervene in the free speech of SN? Well, I trust all who recognize the tagline "#Freearistarchus!!" know were I stand. This report will be as good as the report on whether or not Trump committed treason. And I expect no less from SoylentNews, after my experience of having been censored by the objections of the TMB, so it will be much the same. But this being the case, if any case can be made, such as the thousands of rejected aristarchus submissions, it does not look good for SoylentNews.

Janrinok is now rejecting aristarchus submissions in Swahili. Racist bastard!

Imeachment Body Count. Place bets on who will be the first

Posted by fustakrakich on Sunday September 29 2019, @02:40AM (#4624)
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Could it really be...

Biden?? [spooky music]

It's ok. He's expendable. The DNC can settle on Warren to keep interest high. And with a well divided congress she won't be a threat if she were to win.

But, then who's next? Schiff, Schumer, Pelosi, Barr, Giuliani, the whole cabinet? Anybody important?

The prez?? He'll skate, and now with more fired up support.

So then, sorry to ask twice, but who profits from this circus?

Oh what the hell...

Let's lay it on thick, just for fun.

Say "goodnight", Joe...

Just *confirmed* from the front page that there are no tapes

Posted by fustakrakich on Saturday September 28 2019, @06:52AM (#4623)
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And everything your "whistleblower" gave you is second/third hand.

So, there ya go.. We can all go home now... Tune in the BBC and watch Brexit. Something noticeable will happen in a month.

The economy? Will probably get through Christmas alright.

Impeachment... Cui bono? Up to 1.4 mil for Facebook. And the campaign claims they gathered 8.5 mil in 24 hours. There will be an additional 10 mil spent across all media by the RNC and his campaign.

*sigh* I need a way to cash in on this.

Edit: Fixed the header to accommodate those who wish to believe I was unaware.