US Army Retired

US Army Retired

Saturday, September 29, 2018

News and Interesting Stuff for September 29, 2018

Socialist Activist Caught In Sting Video Terminated From Department Of Justice
Fired or Resigned. DOJ won’t say which. Firing a civil servant is almost impossible so something must’ve be done to make her disappear.
Karma’s a bitch.
In an undercover Project Veritas video, resistance leader Allison Hrabar admitted that she does research on the home addresses and license plates of private individuals so she and her socialist comrades can harass the individuals at their homes.
Hrabar led the Marxist mob that hounded Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen out of a D.C. Mexican restaurant last June.
About a dozen members of the D.C. chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) crashed Nielsen’s meal, wielding pro-illegal immigrant placards and chanting “shame!”
Former DOJ Employee Who Harassed DHS Sec And Was Accused Of Organizing Socialist Protests On Gov’t Time Now Has GoFundMe To Sue Admin @ https://www.weaselzippers.us/397889-former-doj-employee-who-harassed-dhs-sec-and-was-accused-of-organizing-socialist-protests-on-govt-time-now-has-gofundme-to-sue-admin/

Cruz and Wife Chased from Restaurant is Fake News
Protesters entered Fiola Restaurant to confront Cruz. Management escorted he and his wife to a private area and called the police. Once the protesters had been booted, Cruz and his wife returned to finish their meal/
Did you see that in the Lame Street Media?
Fiola’s management said:
“We did our best Monday night to show DC what it means to live, love and work in a city where all voices are welcome — and quite necessary — to make a republic work,” Trabocchi said. “It takes everyone. Just like any family. It requires respect, listening and sometimes a little etiquette,” he said.
“As for me and my Fabio Trabocchi Group family, we will continue serving everyone in the world-class way we were trained and strive for.”
He ended by saying, “We are Fiola DC — and I’m quite proud of that.”
Restaurant Ted Cruz Was Chased Out of Breaks Its Silence and Explains How Protesters Failed @ https://ijr.com/2018/09/1126682-restaurant-breaks-silence/

Elizabeth Warren Attacks Navy Admiral over Party He Attended 14 Years Ago
The Dims have gone off the edge. 👎
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) attacked Navy Vice Adm. Craig Faller Tuesday during his confirmation hearing to become commander of U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) over a decision 14 years ago to attend a party during a port visit to Hong Kong.
The commander of the strike group, now-Ret. Navy Adm. W. Douglas Crowder, told the Post that he asked Navy lawyers to review the invitation beforehand and was told it was permissible to attend, and he gave his officers the green light to go and nothing “untoward” happened at the party. He said Faller left the dinner with him.
Facts don’t mean anything to these people.

Media Misrepresents UN Laughter at Trump Speech
The ambassador explained the world leaders at the U.N. do not love America, but they respect the U.S. since Trump has become president.
Completing this poll entitles you to The Western Journal news updates free of charge.
“When he said that, they love how honest he is,” Haley said. “It’s not diplomatic and they find it funny. I mean, when he goes and he is very truthful, they kind of were taken back by it. …
“All day yesterday, they were falling over themselves to get a picture with him, to talk about how great his speech was, how strong it was. Whether he said good things about them or not, they love that he’s honest with them, and they’ve never seen anything like it, and so there’s a respect there.”
The ambassador further observed, “I saw that the media was trying to make it something disrespectful. That’s not what it was — they love to be with him.”
Nikki Haley Clears Up Misconception That UN Laughed at Trump Out of Disrespect: They 'Loved His Honesty' @ https://ijr.com/2018/09/1126453-nikki-haley-misconception-un-laughed-trump/

Trump Will Flip Rosenstein
I have no idea who the author of this is but I find it to be a most intriguing piece. Can the president possibly turn a died-in-the-wool Shrillary supporter to be on his side?
Watch and learn. You will see Rod Rosenstein become President Trump's best friend. He may not survive the friendship, but he really doesn't have any other choice but to do as he is told after what is said he did in the closing days of James Comey's reign as FBI director and the Mueller appointment as special counsel. As is usually the case, Andrew C. McCarthy explains Rosenstein's underhanded "weasel" machinations the best.
This goes through all the machinations that led up to the appointment of Mueller as a special counsel.
What are Rosenstein's options?
1. Deny, deny, deny.
2. Resign and hope for the book deal and GfundMe account.
3. Listen quietly while Trump tells him what he is going to do.
The way I see it, Rosenstein doesn't have a choice.

Kavanaugh Testimony
I [painfully] watched the whole thing. Here are my impressions.
Ballsy Ford
The Dims went out of their way to turn her into some kind of martyr. The GOP caved, using the prosecutor to low ball their questioning. Not once did anyone ask about her political activity on behalf of Shrillary or her participation in anti-Trump acts and demonstrations. These would’ve clearly shown the political reasoning behind her accusations and the way the Dim members of te committee handled it.
The Left trumpets her bravery in testifying and the Repubs failed to show how her intentions were purely political.
Did I believe her? Not one bit.
Judge Kavanaugh
His opening statement was powerful and his presentation was that of one who has been put through hell and had to watch the torture of his family. He not only laid out a credible defense but cited stuff to back himself up. I was amazed by his calendar and it left no doubt in my mind that his accuser was clearly wrong. If anything, his emotionalism made me uncomfortable and I have to admit to wondering how this experience will shade his judgment as an associate justice.
The Dims quickly showed their agreed-to tactic of trying to find the judge guilty by using the FBI investigation tactic. As per the previous hearing, it showed the emptiness and political desperation of the Dims.
I cringed and silently begged him to respond to the Dims question about whether or not he thought Ford’s accusation was political. “Of course it is!” I wanted him to answer.
Using the same prosecutor to ask questions of the judge as she did Ford really riled me. I was amazed and pleased as hell when Lindsay Graham said to hell with it and spoke up. I applauded him and sighed with relief that the remainder of the Repubs on the committee took their five minutes.
Did I believe him? You better believe it! Especially in that final segment when Senator Kennedy asked him to look him in the eye and swear to God whether or not the accuser was right. Kavanaugh’s response left no doubts in my mind.
My heart went out to the judge and the members of his family who have been put through hell by DimocRATic tactics. I think it will rouse conservatives and independents to vote red in November.

Senate To Be Replaced With Room Full Of Monkeys Throwing Feces
Replaced with? It’s already that way right now.
All one had to do was watch today’s farce in the Judicial Committee.
WASHINGTON, D.C.—In an emergency, overnight referendum, the American people voted on Thursday to replace the United States Senate with a room full of monkeys throwing feces. The measure passed with 57% of the vote. 22% of voters thought the Senate should be replaced by barking seals, while 17% voted that the replacement should be the pit of venomous snakes from Indiana Jones. 3.97% voted that Senate members be replaced by screaming goats. "About 100 people" voted for the current Senators to keep their jobs, with this tiny voting bloc centered in Washington, D.C.
Confirmed: Unpleasant facial expressions now admissable as evidence of guilt

ABA Asking for Kavanaugh Delay a Fake
In other words, the guy who wrote the letter didn’t have the authority to do so. But, that didn’t mean a thing to the NYT.
The article show the letters that state the ABA still considers him to be well-qualified for the Supreme Court.

US aircraft carriers in worst shape in decades
Thank you Obama. Your efforts to weaken America seem to have worked out as you planned.
Analysis of deployment data for the past 50 years show that the US Navy currently has fewer carriers than ever, the United States Naval Institute (USNI) reported Wednesday. Only 15 percent of them were committed to operational deployments this year, compared to a 28 percent average for the rest of the era of the War on Terror. For 22 days this summer the Navy did not have a single aircraft carrier group underway anywhere in the world – the longest such gap in the entire 50 years studied.
The report says the Navy faces a significant challenge, as it needs to return its aircraft carrier force into good shape while preserving their global presence at a level that would not compromise US military dominance.

Boeing MH-139 to replace UH-1N helicopter fleet
Will replace the venerable Huey that’s been around for more than 4 decades.
The program awarded today is valued at $2.4 billion for up to 84 helicopters, training devices and associated support equipment.
“We’re grateful for the Air Force’s confidence in our MH-139 team,” said David Koopersmith, vice president and general manager, Boeing Vertical Lift. “The MH-139 exceeds mission requirements, it’s also ideal for VIP transport, and it offers the Air Force up to $1 billion in acquisition and lifecycle cost savings.”
The MH-139 derives from the Leonardo AW139, which is used by more than 270 governments, militaries and companies worldwide. Leonardo will assemble the helicopters at its northeast Philadelphia plant, with Boeing integrating military-specific components at its facility south of that city.
The contract also includes operations, maintenance, training systems and support equipment for the MH-139 aircraft.

U.S. Army testing newest armored vehicles at Fort Hood
Another piece of equipment based on a foreign design.
BAE Systems’ Bradley-based AMPV is a mature, low-risk and cost-effective solution that rapidly delivers continued combat overmatch capability for the Army.
The AMPV’s five variants–a general purpose vehicle, mission command vehicle, mortar carrier, and medical evacuation and treatment vehicles– have nearly 80% more interior volume than their predecessor, and significantly more power and survivability. Cooling and electrical systems are also upgraded to accommodate both existing and future upgrades.
The AMPV, which will be integrated with the ABCT, is required to operate alongside the M1 Abrams tank and the M2 Bradley.

49ers audition QBs, Kaepernick not invited
Not that I give a damn about the NFL but couldn’t pass this up. How neat.
Head coach Kyle Shanahan and the San Francisco 49ers are looking at quarterbacks on Tuesday with Jimmy Garoppolo out for the season.
Colin Kaepernick is not among the veteran passers invited to the workout.
Shanahan said the 49ers already have made contact with former Miami Dolphins backup Matt Moore. NFL Network reported the long list of players the 49ers are evaluating includes Matt Simms, who was with the Atlanta Falcons when Shanahan was offensive coordinator there, along with Tom Savage, T.J. Yates and Kellen Clemens.

Austrian Interior Ministry memo urges police to disclose citizenship of sex crime suspects
Thank the Lord! A European government that won’t knuckle under to Muslim thugs. Too bad it’s limited to Austria, Hungary, and Poland.
Interior Ministry spokesman Christoph Polzl recommended in a leaked internal email reported by Deutsche Welle that police “proactively” furnish more details about sex crimes, particularly such crimes committed in public “with considerable degree of violence or coercion or when there is no connection between the perpetrator and the victim.”

A look back at the tiny cars that once ruled the road
1953 BME Isetta
Looking back? The damned things are everywhere today!
1009 Smart for Two
These things are everywhere.
There’s no way I’d ever get in one. Get in an accident and you’re a goner.


Posted by Dale Day at 9:28 AM 0 comments

Tuesday, September 25, 2018

News and Interesting Stuff for September 25, 2018




The House asked members for their ideas to make Congress work better.
Some of them make a lot of sense.
That means the leadership on both sides will never approve them.
One that caught my eye was changing the seating. Instead of GOP on one side and Dems on the other, make each member of one side sit next to a member of the other side. Newer ones with older ones. Means they might even talk to one another.
Multiple members argued that Congress would better function if its lawmakers adopted rules changes to combat corruption, or at least its appearance. In an effort to limit member dependence on special interests, Rep. Gallagher (R-Wisc.) asked that campaign fundraising be illegal on any day the House is in session.
The vast majority of member proposals, as well as their accompanying testimony, gave voice to bipartisan frustration with many internal procedures that effectively dictate how the House is run. Across the board—even from many subcommittee members hearing the proposals—lawmakers asked for rules changes that would facilitate the decentralization of decision and policymaking authority from leaders to congressional committees and rank-and-file members. As put to me in a recent conversation with Rep. Tom Reed (R-NY), “we want rules changes that allow legislators to be legislators again.”
This all sounds well and good, but as I said to start, Congressional leaders will never allow stuff like this to happen – until The Old Boy Network is broken up and we get lots of fresh blood in both houses.

More Deep State Activists Uncovered
U.S. GAO Auditor Admits “I Break Rules Every Day
Leaks at HHS; DOJ Official Resists “From Inside,” DOJ: “These allegations are deeply concerning…referred to Inspector General.”
Leaks at HHS; DOJ Official Resists “From Inside,” and “Can’t Get Fired”
State Department on Hidden Cam, “Resist Everything,” “I Have Nothing to Lose”
Each of these is accompanied by a video. And these are just a very few of similar videos uncovered by Project Veritas.

Project Veritas: Deep State Deeper than you want to believe
Our investigation found several revelations:
DOJ employee claims that her colleagues discuss how to resist President Trump from the inside, including "slowing what they do." She is not concerned about repercussions and brags, "at the DOJ, we can't like get fired.
Rogue agents reportedly using DOJ resources to target political opponents; run their license plates; and target them at their homes.
Employees leaking confidential informationat the Department of Health and Human Services to undermine the administration.
But the roots of the Deep State run deep. There is more to uproot and unmask.

Why the Media Mania Over the Kavanaugh Situation?
Everywhere one turns is some story about this poor, beset-upon woman and how the whole world is mistreating her.
Why?
Could it be so they don’t have to report on other, more important news?
We have reports of the Deputy Attorney General planning to sabotage the duly-elected president of the US.
Amazing responses of federal and local agencies to the aftermath of Florence.
Further advances in seeking peace in the Korean peninsula.
And on and on.
There is one story if true interest and importance to me that has been totally ignored by the Lame Street Media.
During his stop in Las Vegas, President Trump took the time to visit the VA hospital in the northern part of the valley. He met with staff, patients, and any and all veterans who were there at the time. They loved him.
But, most important, he signed a funding bill allocating funds for further improvements in the VA. And, it included money to upgrade and repair infrastructure on military bases here and around the world. Dependent housing and schools. Just about everything not funded through other means such as exchange sales and rent from civilian outlets on base. Something sorely lacking during the Obama years.
Do you think the public is being fooled by this? I don’t and it will show up in November.

Far Left Protest Plans for Kavanaugh Hearing Leaked Out: Block Hart Senate Building – Intimidate Senators – Wear White Shorts “Stained with Blood”
WASHINGTON, DC – SEPTEMBER 04: Protesters disrupt the confirmation hearing for Supreme Court nominee Judge Brett Kavanaugh before the Senate Judiciary Committee in the Hart Senate Office Building on Capitol Hill September 4, 2018 in Washington, DC. Kavanaugh was nominated by President Donald Trump to fill the vacancy on the court left by retiring Associate Justice Anthony Kennedy. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
Far-left Protestors are gathering for this week’s senate hearings.
Many are being bussed in to disrupt the event by Soros sponsored organizations.
Paul Sperry reported that protestors from several radical left-wing groups are being bussed in for the Senate Hearings tomorrow:
The protestors are gathering tonight at St. Stephens of Incarnation Church in DC where they are being provided lodging for their efforts throughout the week:
Now this…
Investigative journalist Jack Posobiec listened in on the planning call and released details of the planned disruptions.
“Block Senate Building – Wear white shorts stained in ‘blood’ – Intimidate Senators”
 


Radical Leftwing Groups Linked to Soros are Bussing in Protest Mobs for This Week’s Kavanaugh Hearings
Why are good Christians helping a far left radical, George Soros, use groups he is funding to attempt to overthrow the nomination of Christian and conservative Judge Kavanaugh?

Why We Hate the Media – Kavanaugh Edition
I posted my reactions earlier and wonder if this blogger was reading my thoughts.
It is hard to single out the most egregious media treatment of the sexual assault allegations against Brett Kavanaugh because the field is so large and the competition so intense. But The Guardian at least deserves to make the Finals with its story today entitled “‘No accident’ Brett Kavanaugh’s female law clerks ‘looked like models’, Yale professor told students.”
The Guardian article is a blatant piece of character assassination, and journalism so shoddy and biased that it doesn’t even rise to the level of fake news. Their operating rule is simple: anyone who stands in the way of leftist power must be destroyed. Smear Kavanaugh. And smear anyone who might have anything good to say about him.
There’s a whole lit in between but all clearly point out the media bias and clear attempt to besmirch a good man. From https://www.powerlineblog.com/archives/2018/09/why-we-hate-the-media-kavanaugh-edition.php

Tiger
I watched every minute of the tour championship with a great deal of interest. I listened to the endless commentary over how he had overcome his physical handicaps.
What I did not hear was how much he had done to overcome his mental handicaps.
As someone who was once a scratch golfer, I can tell you that the most important distance in golf is the one between your ears.
The difference between Tiger and Rory is a perfect example.
Rory is one of the finest golfers in the game. He has been a big-time winner. But, what I saw yesterday was someone who simply was not mentally able to win. Not just that he frequently missed fairways and greens, but what he did when that happened.
On the other hand, when Tiger missed a shot, he didn’t get upset but simply searched for the best way to make the most of it.
He showed the outlook of a winner.
Was yesterday’s win a fluke?
I don’t think so. I can see him winning at least one more major – maybe even two.
Another huge win was the outpouring of love and support from the massive crowd. I’m sure NBC had record ratings. Thousands who weren’t even golfers showed up and tuned in to see if he could pull out the win.
And Tiger clearly appreciates their support.
It was fun to watch and I think there will be similar events in the future.

Media Continues Its Slow Suicide
After reviewing last week’s news coverage, I would encourage President Trump to come up with a more accurate taunt than “fake news.” Maybe “garbage news.” Or perhaps “bottom-feeding news.” Even try “we-are-a-collection-of-dishonest-miscreants-who-are-unworthy-of-an-ounce-of-the-American-people’s-trust news.”
But “fake news” is tame in light of the media’s misleading, destructive, and willfully ignorant reporting last week that was intended further to inflame a divided body politic.
Yeah, we see this day in and day out. I agree that Fake News is really not what it is. Fake news denotes that they’re making a mistake. Not hardly! They’re doing it on purpose. Their very best to make you and I think badly of our duly-elected president and the outstanding things he’s doing.

The Problem With The VA Isn’t Just The Agency — It’s Us
I wasn’t going to read but am glad I did. I fall into the same category as so many of us veterans. I get my health care at the AFB hospital and only use the new VA facility for my dental care. But, l every time I’ve gone out there, the staff and volunteers have been top notch. So, let’s stop being so damned negative and do what we can to pitch in and make things better.
Many of the people who work there deeply care about veterans and do everything in their power to help real veterans that seek the help they need.


Grassley and Sessions Are Profiles in Cowardice
I could not say it better! Neither one of them has the spine of a slug.
Sessions hasn’t the guts to stand up and take charge of the Justice Department.
Grassley sits there and lets the Dims run the committee. He hasn’t got the guts to pound the gavel and tell them to play by the rules – or get out.
He (Sessions) is a political hack with no backbone, who only seeks to be “liked.” He stands for nothing, risks nothing and is not worthy of even a footnote in history, except to say that he fled the battlefield. He is a nobody who will soon be replaced, and his failure to fill the breach caused tremendous harm to those who wish to fight to save non-despotic, limited government.
And then we have Grassley.
Sensing that danger, he folded. Between Sept. 19 and 21, he issued deadlines that meant nothing and made requests that were simply ignored. In response he merely complained and whined like a little child. He was used and humiliated. And not once did he stand firm and fight, even though he could have done so without paying an electoral price because is not likely to run for re-election.
In short, he proved himself, like Jeff Sessions, to be a coward.


How the Economic Boom Is Lifting Latino Communities
And the Dims can’t stand it!
According to the (census) bureau, from 2015 to 2017, the average household income for Hispanics increased from $65,818 to $68,319. That’s a significant increase—one that helps create better options for education, health care, and savings. It empowers people to invest in small businesses, or in acquiring skills that can create a better future. In short, it creates all sorts of options for Latinos in this country to have a better future.
And that doesn’t count increases due to the tax cuts and an improved economy right now.
As I’ve repeatedly stated, elections depend upon pocketbook issues. And the Hispanic media is doing everything it can to ignore these positive times.


‘I’m talking to you! You! Pay attention!’
They found their cell phones more interesting than Obama. Shame on them. They’re not supposed to hurt his feelings.
While giving a speech in Philadelphia, Obama angrily scolded a group in attendance who apparently weren’t as interested in hearing his voice as much as Obama loves the sound of his own voice.
“I’m talking to you, young people!” Obama shouted, pointing his finger toward a group of people with a stern look on his face.
“You! Pay attention!” he lectured.
The former president was stumping for Democrat Gov. Tom Wolf, Democrat Sen. Bob Casey, and several liberal congressional candidates.
But Obama couldn’t help but spend most of the speech talking about himself. While speaking for roughly 33-minutes, he said “I” 56 times, “Me” 5 times, and “My” 4 times, referring to himself a total of 65 times, or roughly once every 30 seconds.
Anyone surprised?

Queen Nancy Can’t Talk Clearly
And you want her to be the next Speaker of the House, third in line to the presidency?


American Weirdness: Observations From an Expat
I don’t know whether she’s whining or just making comparisons. And, as she seems to find living in Paris enjoyable, I have to wonder about her sanity.
The one thing she points out is time. So different elsewhere in the world than it is here in the USA. No appointments until 10am. Taking an hour to leisurely eat a meal and always with wine. Trains that run on time and are cheap to use.
She also points out how so many American things have crept into the rest of the world. Fast food and massive supermarkets.
Still, I often miss being surrounded by the American enterprising spirit, a spirit I hope I’ll never shake. Occasionally, I’ll have hankerings for tastes from my childhood: corn on the cob; blueberries; Junior Mints; Thanksgiving stuffing. Everyone living in a new context has moments like this.


8 Questions to Ask in a Job Interview
Most of us spend our time worrying about what the interviewer wants to know about us. Thus, this is interesting to see questions YOU should be asking the interviewer:
1. What do the day-to-day responsibilities of the role look like?
2. What are the company’s values? What characteristics do you look for in employees in order to represent those values?
3. What’s your favorite part about working at the company?
4. What does success look like in this position, and how do you measure it?
5. Are there opportunities for professional development? If so, what do those look like?
6. Who will I be working most closely with?
7. What do you see as the most challenging aspect of this job?
8. Is there anything about my background or resume that makes you question whether I am a good fit for this role?


Posted by Dale Day at 4:46 AM 0 comments
Subscribe to: Posts (Atom)