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-Short Attention Span Theater-
Jon Stewart says that Hunter Biden's $1 MILLION position on the board of Ukrainian natural gas company Burisma was 'corruption - straight up off the bat'
[Daily Mail, where America gets its news] More and MORE left dressing RIGHT!
  • Jon Stewart discussed Hunter Biden's laptop on a new episode of his podcast

  • He said Hunter Biden's job with Burisma was 'corruption - straight up'

  • The Bidens face questions about how he was qualified to join the board of a Ukrainian energy company - other than being the then vice president's son

  • Hunter Biden's finances are the subject of a years long federal probe
Posted by: Skidmark || 10/27/2022 00:00 || Comments || Link || [9 views] Top|| File under: Tin Hat Dictators, Presidents for Life, & Kleptocrats

#1  Everyone in the Washington establishment has known about this for months, possibly years. Nothing will come of it.
Posted by: Besoeker || 10/27/2022 0:52 Comments || Top||

#2  The groundwork is underway for the replacement of Joe after the election.
Posted by: Glenmore || 10/27/2022 1:38 Comments || Top||

#3  #2 The groundwork is underway for the replacement of Joe after the election.
Posted by: Glenmore 2022-10-27 01:38


...So much this. I'm guessing right after Christmas, there will be a very quiet, discreet meeting with the President and Dr. Jill explaining that there should be - can NOT be - any attempt at a second term. Should there be any resistance....well, there is a lot of information on Hunter out there, and it's bad enough. We'd hate to see any more come out.

You know, I just re-read that, and there's a problem - I don't think the Democratic party leadership is self-aware enough to do it that well. Even if they do convince the Bidens to back off, (musical cue please) "What do you do with a problem like Kamala?"

Mike
Posted by: MikeKozlowski || 10/27/2022 6:51 Comments || Top||

#4  1. Kamala -as Pres - will pick Newsome as her VP. Hence his meeting at the White House awhile back while Slow Joe was in Delaware. This will happen before next year to take advantage of their current majority in Congress

2. She will then be presented with a private opportunity to guide some meaningful enterprise that will burnisher her image (if possible) and resign the Presidency next year.

3. Newsome will be President and start the whole mess again.

Alternatively, Kamala will select Barack as VP, resign, and BO will have his 3rd term -or - Harris will pick Michele (despite her protests that she doesn't want the job) and we get the first woman of color president.

Think it's too improbable? I would have also a couple of years ago. Remember - this is the party that put up Fetterman - the love child of Lurch and Uncle Fester - into a debate.
Posted by: Warthog || 10/27/2022 8:44 Comments || Top||

#5  I don't believe that Barack could be VP since he is termlimited as Pres and the VP has to meet the qualifications for Pres.

But I could be wrong.
Posted by: AlanC || 10/27/2022 9:31 Comments || Top||

#6  ^ Bath House Barry's ego is the solid impediment to any notion of him taking the #2 slot.
Posted by: M. Murcek || 10/27/2022 9:32 Comments || Top||

#7  He can always be Caliph. Or continue to be Ayatollah.
Posted by: Dron66046 || 10/27/2022 10:04 Comments || Top||

#8  I would not be surprised to read that joe had a health issue on election night as the returns were coming in. Announcement timed to wet blanket any GOP victory and in hopes of getting some dancing on his grave quotes from the right (the way the Wellstone Funeral did on the left) that they can use against the GOP.

While all that is happening they replace Joe.
Posted by: ruprecht || 10/27/2022 11:01 Comments || Top||

#9  Did Jon Stewart call the laptop story misinformation back in the day? Has he apologized for being so stupid and easily led back then?
Posted by: ruprecht || 10/27/2022 11:02 Comments || Top||

#10  Edith Biden to the courtesy phone please
Posted by: Billy B || 10/27/2022 11:03 Comments || Top||

#11  They were pretty brutal on Ol'd Joe back when he was running against Hillary! 2016.

An example

*link is to daily show; short is Joe being the Joe we all know, but actually on prime time entertainment.
Posted by: swksvolFF || 10/27/2022 11:37 Comments || Top||

#12  I suppose Newsom can read from a teleprompter as well as any of them but he's carrying a helluva lotta baggage.
Posted by: Abu Uluque || 10/27/2022 16:17 Comments || Top||

#13  But then, aren't they all?
Posted by: Abu Uluque || 10/27/2022 16:18 Comments || Top||

#14  AlanC, Obama cannot be ELECTED again but I don’t read that he can’t be appointed and confirmed…
Posted by: Glenmore || 10/27/2022 21:23 Comments || Top||

#15  I think someone on this site found research that Obama cannot be VP because he might inherit the presidency and cannot serve a third term.
Posted by: Xyz || 10/27/2022 21:33 Comments || Top||


Caucasus/Russia/Central Asia
How Many Troops Is Russia Actually Mobilizing? The Evidence Suggests More than Moscow Claims
[YouTube] Russia announced a mobilization of 300,000 soldiers. But how many is Moscow actually trying to deploy? New data reveal that the claimed mobilization is significantly smaller than what it truly is. This video explains the estimation process, highlights where there may be shortcomings, and places it in the broader context of the war.
Posted by: DarthVader || 10/27/2022 08:41 || Comments || Link || [2 views] Top|| File under:

#1  ...Tell me how many of these guys are tactically usable, and then we'll get a better answer.

Mike
Posted by: MikeKozlowski || 10/27/2022 11:21 Comments || Top||

#2  ...or how many they trust giving ammo to.
Posted by: Procopius2k || 10/27/2022 11:59 Comments || Top||

#3  How big is their logistics pipeline? Can they train that many would-be soldiers to any standard better than 'Bullet Catcher" in less than a 12-to-16 months*? Will it take until Spring '23?

*Note: I am curious as to how many of their units took enough casualties to be unable to provide sufficient cadre. Their overall performance is suggestive that their training wasn't too good to start with (I am not talking about courage, just military professionalism)
Posted by: magpie || 10/27/2022 15:13 Comments || Top||


Home Front: Politix
Jailerman: An American Sea Shanty
Posted by: Besoeker || 10/27/2022 00:36 || Comments || Link || [7 views] Top|| File under:

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Posted by: Skidmark || 10/27/2022 7:29 Comments || Top||

#2  I do love a good sea shanty, and this is. It's got a snappy beat, and you can keelhaul to it.
Posted by: Rex Mundi || 10/27/2022 10:07 Comments || Top||


Science & Technology
China Pairs Armed Robot Dogs With Drones That Can Drop Them Anywhere
Posted by: Skidmark || 10/27/2022 00:00 || Comments || Link || [10 views] Top|| File under: Commies

#1  Swarm drones: A new frontier for military combat
Posted by: Skidmark || 10/26/2022 14:00 Comments || Top||

#2  With all the bio weapon labs I wonder when the accidents happen. Not as much smash and grab I guess.
Posted by: Dale || 10/27/2022 4:11 Comments || Top||

#3  Russia's RPG Dog is actually sold on ALibaba?
Posted by: Dron66046 || 10/27/2022 6:40 Comments || Top||

#4  Chinese cooks are really gonna have a hard time preparing armed robot dogs
Posted by: Frank G || 10/27/2022 7:05 Comments || Top||

#5  Just need robot cats and robot doggie treats to counter them.
Posted by: DarthVader || 10/27/2022 8:47 Comments || Top||

#6  ^ New WD40 product idea?
Posted by: M. Murcek || 10/27/2022 9:30 Comments || Top||

#7  General Shih Tzus' Chicken.

But it must be that authentic Chinese, not that Panda Garden American Garbage.
Posted by: swksvolFF || 10/27/2022 11:02 Comments || Top||

#8  Hah, you people clazy. 非常嘈杂的蔬菜! Very noisy vegetable.
Posted by: Snakes Oppressor of the Munchkins4548 || 10/27/2022 22:20 Comments || Top||


Hundreds of state, local government entities vulnerable to Chinese espionage: report
Posted by: Skidmark || 10/27/2022 00:00 || Comments || Link || [6 views] Top|| File under: Commies



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