Iran in panic mode, Comey indicted and the King of England makes a visit.
Link to quote: Iran makes fresh offer hours after Trump declares US has 'all the cards' | Live Updates from Fox News Digital
Iran has now offered to end its blockade of the Strait of Hormuz if the US will end its blockade of Iran. If Reuters can be believed these days, the President will not accept the offer unless Iran accepts all his other demands. Bad news for Iran and all those hoping that Trump would get stuck in a quagmire. The hot war has now become a cool blockade of Iran, which will ultimately destroy Iran's entire economy rather quickly. Meanwhile the Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's gay successor as well as Iran's president pancakes are yet to be seen or heard from lately. Chalk up a slick move for Trump.
That brings us to Comey. Unfortunately for Comey there is a new "acting" AG over at the DOJ, one that has already been far more effective than Pam Bondi. The dishonorable former FBI director (who discovered a "unique" shell formation on his beach walk) has now been indicted on two counts:
1) Comey knowingly made a threat to either kill or harm the President of the United States.
2) Comey knowingly & willingly transmitted in interstate commerce to make the threat.
A nice little daily double from a Grand Jury in the Eastern District of North Carolina. Both counts carry a maximum term of imprisonment of 10 years. One can interpret "86 47" any way they want, but Comey has always been about getting rid of Trump. There isn't much mystery to it. His explanation of the arrangement of the shells etc. is ridiculous. Let it be a warning to those who have used rhetoric that endangers others. As for acting AG Blanche, he has accomplished more in one month than many AGs have accomplished with a full term. I think he's a keeper.
The other major story we must talk about is King Charles coming to visit on the 250th anniversary of the only country which managed to maintain its founding principles. He was well received by both political parties when he spoke before congress, and it was interesting to see democrats stand and hail a king. King Charles tried to smooth the waters after the UK was unable to defend its own interests in the Strait (the Royal Navy is down to only about 62 ships, not all of them functioning). He spoke of past cooperation, and a special relationship. It was a feel-good speech that will soon be forgotten. Today the king and queen will visit the 9/11 Memorial in NYC.
The other notable thing that happened this past week, but was underreported on, was the schooling that EPA Chief Lee Zeldin gave democrats in a congressional hearing:
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"The U.S. Treasury Department has frozen more than $344 million in cryptocurrency tied to Iran and is ramping up efforts to choke off the regime’s access to global revenue streams as part of an ongoing pressure campaign, officials said."
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Good morning and welcome to the Vic Eldred Cast.
If you are travelling these days, there is a new limited-edition passport design:
I don't know about anyone else, but I like it!
A more accurate depiction of this administration:
The Christo-fascists are desperate, but real Americans don't give a fuck about those poorly educated losers.
Is all that you have?
Still inadequate and predictable.
So, you are going to go full Roger Stone and have a tattoo of the mendacious narcisist on your back, or perhaps something a tad more subtle like a yard full of Trump Gnomes?
I like Lincoln on the $5 bill as well.
Terrific, perhaps the US Mint could wait until 50 years after internment as they did with Abe. Show some class by which I mean allow history the time to properly evaluate worthiness and all that sort of thing.
We really need to wait on that?
Look at what the man has endured. Look at what he has achieved. When Obama left office many believed the country had been changed forever. Few thought Trump could win in 2016. He not only won but he managed to take on all the Obama policies while implementing his own despite malicious fake investigations. And as soon as that came to an end, he got hit with two fake impeachments.
After 4 years of radical rule under Biden, Trump rose again despite massive lawfare and an assignation attempts. He returned unfazed. Stronger than ever. He gave many of us more than we thought we could hope for.
I think he earned a special place as Lincoln did. No need to wait.
Anyone who believes that needs serious help and lots of it. Fortunately America across the spectrum is waking up to his charlatan waddling.
I could live without it.
Really?
Yes, I am a citizen of the United States, not Trumpville. I don't see a need for a change.
Ok, got it. For a minute I thought you meant Lincoln on the $5 bill
I wonder if you can opt out? i need to renew my passport but I really don't want that one.
It's only temporary George.
I have a few years on mine but my wifes is due next April
The "Vic Eldred - cast" is Trump schmoozing, and that is the polite way to put it.
WHY should Trumps face be on passports ? I'm not asking if he has the power to put it there , but why?
Why not? With all that is going on in the world, having the President's picture on a passport is what bothers you?
We shouldnt be decorating our official documents with likenesses of psychopaths.
By the way "why not?" is not an answer.
You see, John, that is why crazy radicals try and assassinate the President.
If people were motivated by seeing Trump called a psychopath there would be someone trying to kill him every day.
No John, there are plenty of ignorant hate filled assholes. Not all of them take the big step to go out and actually attempt committing murder.
Why not?
It's hard to call it "shmoozing" when the entire head, neck, nose and mouth are clearly stuffed shoulders deep in Trump's rectum. That's why when Trump walks he has to lean forward so far.
"Anyone one else need in? I've got plenty of room in there, it's like an extra-dimensional pocket...".
I hate to flag people who blatantly troll, especially when they only make themselves look bad.
Oh, btw:
Conservatives posts here are nothing but one long tired troll of rational patriotic Americans. But you do whatever you need to do so you can better craft the obsequious Trump ass kissing seeds that I'm sure someday the liar-in-chief will see and appreciate. /s Perhaps then an audience with the King? It's just too hard to take anything rightwing conservatives spout seriously because their arguments and their opinions are frankly moronic on their faces which makes it hard not to laugh at them. It's like they're setting up the punchline for a joke that's about themselves.
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Iran is winning! After all, Senator Chris Murphy celebratorily tweeted Iranian propaganda proving the blockade is a total failure.
Winning is having your military industrial complex destroyed ,missile and nuclear capabilities blown up, leadership decapitated and your "emergency hole card" closing the straight of Hormuz, rendered moot by a blockade of your ports and only being able to inflict less casualties than Grenada did.
Tell Chris that the US Marines like nothing better than taking control of Iranian tankers & boats.
You might also want to tell him that there are now a bunch of underwater drones going through the Strait searching for mines.
I just want to make sure....this is all part of World War Eleven right?
Another genius that "somebody" voted for!
Real Mensa candidate.
Her voters came with her.
That I wouldn't doubt in the least.
It is the only thing that makes sense to me. Who the hell would vote for her?
I think it's obvious.
King Charles quote: “You recently commented, Mr. President, that if it were not for the United States, European countries would be speaking German. Dare I say that if it wasn't for us, you'd be speaking French!”
'You'd be speaking French': King Charles roasts Trump at state dinner
I think Charles was pretty good this trip.
His speech was excellent. The humor was great. I loved when he said the US and UK had so much in common except for language.
But let us face it, Europe is losing its place in our list of allies.
While the US is losing their place in every country not run by a hard right populist.
I think the people who weakened themselves with generous entitlements and multiculturalism and open borders have lost everything.
They are used to having presidents bending over the table and ask for more and don't like the change.
REUTERS — The United States and Iran clashed at the United Nations on Monday over Tehran’s nuclear program and the latter’s selection to be one of dozens of vice presidents at a month-long conference to review the nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty.
The 11th conference to review implementation of the NPT, which came into force in 1970, began on Monday at the United Nations in New York. Different groups nominated 34 conference vice presidents, and the conference chair, Vietnam’s UN ambassador Do Hung Viet, said Iran was picked by “the group of non-aligned and other states.”
Christopher Yeaw, assistant secretary for the US Bureau of Arms Control and Nonproliferation, told the conference that Iran’s selection was an “affront” to the NPT.
Iran selected for a vice presidency post at UN's nuclear non-proliferation confab | The Times of Israel
The United Nations has chosen the Islamic Republic of IRAN to be a Vice President of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Review Conference????????
Can't imagine what they were thinking, unless they are handing the US their hat and pushing us out the door. It will be interesting to see how Trump reacts to this.
That could have some reprecussions for the UN.
You actually buy all that bullshit from Trump?
86 means 'out of' or 'discard'. Taking this to necessarily mean 'assassinate' is absurd. This is one of the laughable lawsuits Trump has pursued.
Yes, plenty of people want to get rid of Trump. Those supporting impeachment and removal, or use of the 25th are not committing a crime.