GOP/DoJ/Trump Corruption Clearance Sale

By PeraclesPlease on Fri, 11/13/2020 - 7:08am |

Going quick, need everything out by Jan 20

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Acosta-Epstein "poor judgment" understatement
https://abcnews.go.com/US/us-attorney-alex-acosta-showed-poor-judgment-g...
https://edition.cnn.com/2020/11/12/politics/department-of-justice-alex-a...
Now investigate OPR
And of course Ghislaine Maxwell comes up at some point (long after Trump's out though - unless he pardons her)

This is how OPR dodged weighing whether giving a serial sex trafficker like Epstein an NPA in the first place was ethical or sound. pic.twitter.com/tNcS1c1PF8
— emptywheel (@emptywheel) November 13, 2020

by PeraclesPlease on Fri, 11/13/2020 - 7:11am

Acosta-Epstein tango, girls betrayed hung out to dry he DA who gave Epstein a free pass on raping all those girls and was named by Trump as labor secretary. It seems Team Teen Rape (coordinated by Harvard carbuncle Dershowitz, remember) concocted a lie that E was an 'intelligence asset' as cover.https://t.co/u9asBdg4wf
— Dan Murphy (@bungdan) November 14, 2020

Alex Acosta was still the US Attorney in Miami. — and he was formally recused from all matters involving the law firm. His first deputy, Jeff Sloman, was assigned to oversee the Epstein case, which was still being civilly litigated. pic.twitter.com/Ueg097CyOZ
— julie k. brown (@jkbjournalist) November 14, 2020

by PeraclesPlease on Sat, 11/14/2020 - 3:53pm

Epstein's nude underage photo -

"Nothing to see here" - FBI/Acosta+

It was another lead that federal prosecutors didn’t deem worth pursuing. They continued negotiations to settle the case.
— julie k. brown (@jkbjournalist) November 15, 2020

by PeraclesPlease on Sun, 11/15/2020 - 7:08am

Florida man... Child rearing edition

https://www.newsbreak.com/news/2102630775624/dont-want-him-to-be-soft-fl...

by PeraclesPlease on Sun, 11/15/2020 - 7:52am

ugh the nightmare that kid's home life must be, just the one sentence says it all.

by artappraiser on Sun, 11/15/2020 - 12:45pm

Menchel told DOJ that Villafana’s tone was “highly unacceptable” and that her urgency to prosecute Epstein was “not respectful” of Acosta’s position. Furthermore, he told her she was never given authorization to seek an indictment (Me: so what was her job again?) pic.twitter.com/7I4Z9641lQ
— julie k. brown (@jkbjournalist) November 14, 2020

The DOJ report noted how federal prosecutors Sloman, Menchel and Lourie “couldn’t recall” meetings with Epstein’s lawyers but Marie Villafana (the lead prosecutor) provided DOJ with documentation of meetings. (how can you forget a meeting with Alan Dershowitz and Kenneth Starr?) https://t.co/WJ01KbcZ1G
— julie k. brown (@jkbjournalist) November 15, 2020

Btw, you know all those sex tapes and recordings that Epstein had on his computers? The federal prosecutors refused Marie Villafana’s efforts to obtain them. Read the report. pic.twitter.com/cJ51CAQ7cC
— julie k. brown (@jkbjournalist) November 15, 2020

Btw, all these federal prosecutors on the Jeffrey Epstein case went on to very LUCRATIVE law firm jobs. You know who didn’t? The female prosecutor who fought against the sweetheart deal. pic.twitter.com/7HvihI4t0I
— julie k. brown (@jkbjournalist) November 15, 2020

by PeraclesPlease on Sun, 11/15/2020 - 11:07pm

THIS : 16 US Attorneys tell Barr there is NO evidence of election fraud AND that he should STOP the political partisan charade. In substance, they tell Barr, ‘shut up & sit down.’ Thank you to these courageous, honorable public servants! #BarrResign https://t.co/vtlpRWN4Rz
— Glenn Kirschner (@glennkirschner2) November 13, 2020

by artappraiser on Fri, 11/13/2020 - 5:48pm

GOP poisons EPA well on way out

https://m.huffpost.com/us/entry/us_5fadbd38c5b6b36333689adf

by PeraclesPlease on Fri, 11/13/2020 - 11:13pm

My team is working on reconciling the math, but I believe today we won nine cases.

7 cases in PA
1 case in AZ
1 case in MI

I believe this leaves Trump and his allies 1-19 for the post election.

We are not done winning!!!https://t.co/XBkKKEmG2Q
— Marc E. Elias (@marceelias) November 13, 2020

by PeraclesPlease on Fri, 11/13/2020 - 11:53pm

Using only teh top graduates of the Michael-Cohen-Four-Seasons-Landscaping Memorial School of Law:

ICYMI: Trump Campaign Lawyer Caught Using His Business Partner as Witness in ‘Sharpiegate’ Casehttps://t.co/BZE0rSLX4d
— Law & Crime (@lawcrimenews) November 14, 2020

by artappraiser on Sat, 11/14/2020 - 10:50pm

Stones illegal Stop the Steal from 2016

Reup, now that Roger Stone's little band of white supremacist boys has descended on DC.

Roger Stone's 2016 "Stop the Steal" Effort May Have Been Coordinated with Russiahttps://t.co/rTtUKzE6Ab
— emptywheel (@emptywheel) November 14, 2020

by PeraclesPlease on Sun, 11/15/2020 - 3:43am

MN GOP endangers state Dems

https://m.huffpost.com/us/entry/us_5fb0a3dcc5b6d05e86e79afb

by PeraclesPlease on Sun, 11/15/2020 - 8:33am

lol if Daniel says this, it's at raving lunatic stage, maybe this is the karma thing where he gets hauled off in a straitjacket?

Trump is tweeting absolutely bonkers lies about the election. It is bad.
— Daniel Dale (@ddale8) November 16, 2020

Why can't somebody do a sort of chemical 25th amendment until Jan. 20?

by artappraiser on Sun, 11/15/2020 - 9:51pm

If white pride is the goal, a white suit in a white padded cell in a white sanitorium may make him and them and us all... happy!

by PeraclesPlease on Sun, 11/15/2020 - 10:50pm

viral harassment of the mentally ill: "NO YOU DIDN'T"

by artappraiser on Mon, 11/16/2020 - 12:34am

Giuliani knows where the votes are. They're in the area around Tikrit and Baghdad and east, west, south and north somewhat
— Oliver Crown Williams (@ocw5000) November 16, 2020

by PeraclesPlease on Mon, 11/16/2020 - 3:08am

Trump sells out Afghanistan?

Nunes "midnight run" conspirators rewarded?

https://outline.com/R99NMZ

by PeraclesPlease on Mon, 11/16/2020 - 6:36am

NEW: In recent weeks, FBI agents in New York contacted witnesses and asked new questions about Giuliani's efforts in Ukraine and possible connections to Russian intelligence https://t.co/Pti4Qwl56i
— Shimon Prokupecz (@ShimonPro) November 20, 2020

by artappraiser on Fri, 11/20/2020 - 7:37am

Glenn Kirschner:

Video Dropping Shortly: what is Trump’s REAL goal? What’s his true endgame? We may find the answer by looking at what Trump’s boss, Vladimir Putin, is pursuing at the moment . . . immunity from criminal prosecution.
— Glenn Kirschner (@glennkirschner2) November 20, 2020

by artappraiser on Fri, 11/20/2020 - 6:36pm

Uncle Vanya has Chekov to fall back on - farce.

Trump only has Uncle Remus and Babe's Blue Ox.

Wrong culture.

by PeraclesPlease on Sat, 11/21/2020 - 1:24am

"Normal Transitions:" KT McFarland Sent Tom Bossert to "Spy" on Lisa Monacohttps://t.co/HfgT0NqLOR
— emptywheel (@emptywheel) November 21, 2020

by PeraclesPlease on Sat, 11/21/2020 - 7:28am

Egypt, Kislyak - Trump on hook

While we're talking about a potential pardon for Trump, docs released THIS MONTH reveal, for the first time, that Trump was personally involved in the effort to work with Russian to undermine Obama.https://t.co/FeE2fu1ul9
— emptywheel (@emptywheel) November 22, 2020

And earluer - when Don ran out of $$$:

https://edition.cnn.com/2020/10/14/politics/trump-campaign-donation-inve...

by PeraclesPlease on Sun, 11/22/2020 - 2:14pm

In the News

Russia plays weak hand in Palestine
Russia plays weak hand in Palestine

submitted by PeraclesPlease 8 months ago

The intra-Palestinian meeting in Moscow has precedent

Russia's hosted such meetings in the past, most recently Feb 2019

Russia has long lamented the US' "monopolization" of the peace process & tried to carve out a niche for itself: mediating among the disunited Palestinians/2
— Hanna Notte (@HannaNotte) February 29, 2024

Read the article at https://twitter.com/HannaNotte/status/1763116222256701787

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Mother Jones is Reaching out to Alternative Party Voters
Mother Jones is Reaching out to Alternative Party Voters

submitted by HSG 9 months ago

Here's what I told them: https://halginsberg.com/vote-for-jill-stein-again/

Read the article at https://halginsberg.com/vote-for-jill-stein-again/

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Controversial Brazil law curbing Indigenous rights comes...
Controversial Brazil law curbing Indigenous rights comes into force

submitted by artappraiser 10 months ago

Controversial Brazil law curbing Indigenous rights comes into force https://t.co/pCoDg05irX
— Gareth Harris (@garethharr) December 28, 2023

Read the article at https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/dec/28/brazil-law-indigenous-land-rights-claim-time-marker?CMP=share_btn_tw

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Security Alert: U.S. Embassy Port-au-Prince, Haiti (...
Security Alert: U.S. Embassy Port-au-Prince, Haiti (December 25, 2023)

submitted by artappraiser 10 months ago

Location: U.S. Embassy and residential compounds

Events: Heavy gunfire is occuring around the area of the U.S. Embassy and residential compounds adjacent to the Trutier area of Tabarre. All Embassy personnel have been instructed to remain indoors and shelter-in-place until further notice. All others should avoid the area.

Actions to take:

Avoid the area;

Avoid demonstrations and any large gatherings of people;

Do not attempt to drive through roadblocks; and

If you encounter a roadblock, turn around and get to a safe area.

Read the article at https://ht.usembassy.gov/security-alert-u-s-embassy-port-au-prince-haiti-december-25-2023/

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Pakistan Is Creating the World’s Next Refugee Crisis
Pakistan Is Creating the World’s Next Refugee Crisis

submitted by artappraiser 11 months ago

By The Editorial Board @ Bloomberg.com, December 8, 2023

A mass expulsion of Afghan migrants could destabilize the region and fuel radicalization. The West should pressure Islamabad to change course.

Read the article at https://www.bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2023-12-08/pakistan-s-expulsion-of-afghan-refugees-risks-another-crisis

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Internet shut down in Chad
Internet shut down in Chad

submitted by artappraiser 11 months ago

All eyes on #Chad right now
Chad has two internet trunks coming into the country: One from the Red Sea via Sudan; the other from Cameroon. Not possible for the totality of the country's internet network to be shut unless done centrally. A lot of rumors swirling; few facts. https://t.co/N6bDJZ2ixO

Read the article at https://x.com/_hudsonc/status/1732891968709992511?s=20

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[Economy] where Joe's success falls short
[Economy] where Joe's success falls short

submitted by PeraclesPlease 11 months ago

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[CRIME News] 3 loss-prevention employees in Macy’s across...
[CRIME News] 3 loss-prevention employees in Macy’s across the street from Philadelphia City Hall stabbed

submitted by artappraiser 11 months ago

BREAKING: Three loss prevention employees in Macy’s across the street from Philadelphia City Hall stabbed, one of them has died from stab wounds, @PhillyPolice sources tell me. Police converged on the store as the three workers were rushed to Jefferson Hospital. pic.twitter.com/4U1eKycL4W

Read the article at https://x.com/KeeleyFox29/status/1731713272942940365?s=20

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Former U.S. Ambassador Arrested, Charged With Working As...
Former U.S. Ambassador Arrested, Charged With Working As Secret Agent For Cuba

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Former US Ambassador Arrested, Charged With Working As Secret Agent For Cuba https://t.co/LDwo4ZJI1K
— HuffPost (@HuffPost) December 4, 2023

Read the article at https://www.huffpost.com/entry/manuel-rocha-ambassador-arrested-cuba_n_656d1e2ae4b028b0f3d07478

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[War in Israel, Chapter II] UNRWA under scrutiny
[War in Israel, Chapter II] UNRWA under scrutiny

submitted by artappraiser 11 months ago

[Chapter I news is HERE, Oct. 7 til today]

You don’t get it.
It’s not about an UNRWA teacher who held an Israeli kid hostage in his house.
It’s all about how for 75 years you have destroyed the future of generations of Palestinians, including my family.
My cousins in Arab countries are still not citizens - not even the… https://t.co/nv6anubGhc
— George Deek (@GeorgeDeek) December 2, 2023

Note 'Community Notes' attached to UNWRA's statement.

Read the article at https://x.com/GeorgeDeek/status/1731020551328579863?s=20

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Maduro, Under Pressure, Holds Vote to Annex Territory From...
Maduro, Under Pressure, Holds Vote to Annex Territory From a Neighbor

submitted by artappraiser 11 months ago

Imperialism for me but not for thee?

It's wild that Venezuela is now holding a vote on whether 2/3 of Guyana actually belongs to them! Analysts suggest that Modoru may want military action to pump up his sinking popularity.

Could we have a war in South America?!?

"The people who live in Essequibo are largely… pic.twitter.com/QvMEjkkgwy

Read the article at https://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/03/world/americas/maduro-vote-essequibo-guyana.html

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[Where is the GOP headed?] Divisions leave Florida’s House...
[Where is the GOP headed?] Divisions leave Florida’s House Republicans powerless

submitted by artappraiser 11 months ago

The lack of a cohesive delegation has allowed attention-seeking lawmakers to act on their own.

McCarthy: “You have [Rep. Matt] Gaetz, who belongs in jail…”

Gaetz: “Tough words from a guy who sucker punches people in the back. The only assault I committed was against Kevin’s fragile ego.”https://t.co/LctPuz6Pcf

Read the article at https://www.politico.com/news/2023/11/29/divisions-leave-floridas-house-republicans-powerless-00129200

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‘She got so mad at me’: book on the ‘Squad’ details AOC-...
‘She got so mad at me’: book on the ‘Squad’ details AOC-Pelosi clashes

submitted by artappraiser 11 months ago

By Martinn Pengelly in Washington DC for TheGuardian.com, Nov. 30

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez tells Ryan Grim life in Congress ‘completely transformed’ after Democratic leader stepped down

Read the article at https://www.theguardian.com/books/2023/nov/30/squad-book-aoc-nancy-pelosi?CMP=share_btn_tw

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US health insurers Humana, Cigna in talks to merge -source
US health insurers Humana, Cigna in talks to merge -source

submitted by artappraiser 11 months ago

@ Reuters, Nov. 29

Read the article at https://www.reuters.com/markets/deals/us-health-insurers-humana-cigna-talks-merge-wsj-2023-11-29/

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Central Africa’s dinosaur regimes and the art of coup-...
Central Africa’s dinosaur regimes and the art of coup-proofing

submitted by artappraiser 11 months ago

"Both the AU and the intl community place more weight on whether elections are held than whether they are free and fair. Sanctions/expulsions occur when there is a coup but not necessarily when elections are rigged or if an “institutional coup” occurs." https://t.co/m9dNimJP0D
— Cameron Hudson (@_hudsonc) November 28, 2023

Read the article at https://africanarguments.org/2023/11/central-africas-dinosaur-regimes-and-the-art-of-coup-proofing/

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