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Link to quote: Political timing of Biden DOJ indictment of Eric Adams questioned by critics (msn.com)
I have to admit that the curious case against NYC Mayor Eric Adams is backed up by some strong evidence. However so were possible cases against certain 2020 rioters and an FBI lawyer who falsified a FISA request. People have become skeptical about prosecutors, the FBI and the DOJ and they have plenty of reasons to be skeptical.
Yesterday prosecutors laid out the charges which include bribery, conspiracy, fraud, and soliciting donations from a foreign national. Adams spent years accepting free airline tickets, lavish overseas accommodation and illegal campaign donations from Turkey, prosecutors said. In exchange, they said he pushed officials to approve a new Turkish consulate. Adams says he won't quit despite calls from AOC and more recently the editorial board of the New York Times asking him to step down.
If Adams were to step down, the line of succession for mayor of the Big Apple means the office would temporarily go to Public Advocate Jumaane Williams. Williams would then have three days to set the date for a special election, and he would serve as mayor until the new mayor is elected. Williams is a surrogate for AOC and a self-described democrat Socialist.
Here is the problem for many people observing all of this:
The indictment of Adams comes against the backdrop of a DOJ that has wielded particularly aggressive law enforcement against some of the Democrats’ ideological and political enemies, such as former president Donald Trump , anti-abortion advocates, and Jan. 6 rioters.
Adams drew the ire of some fellow Democrats when he began speaking out last year against the Biden-Harris administration's immigration policies amid a massive influx of migrants to New York City.
The Democratic mayor accused President Joe Biden of abandoning the city as it struggled to manage the consequences of the Biden-Harris border crisis. Adams was among the first prominent Democrats to criticize the Biden-Harris administration for its handling of immigration. His criticism shined a spotlight on a problem that had remained a sole Republican complaint for years, and it helped create the bipartisan scrutiny of immigration that has turned the matter into one of voters' top concerns this election.
Political timing of Biden DOJ indictment of Eric Adams questioned by critics (msn.com)
The moral of the story is that when the DOJ abuses its power to prosecute political enemies, it loses the trust of the American people.
In other news:
Biden pledged another $8 Billion for the Ukraine including bombs for F-16 fighters and another Patriot missile battery. It followed a blatant political photo op presented by Volodymyr Zelensky who visited an ammo plant in PA surrounded by democrats.
U.S. intelligence is stressing the risk of allowing Ukraine to strike Russia with long-range Western missiles. Officials said it would likely bring retaliation without meaningfully improving Kyiv’s chances of success.
World leaders are urging a pause in fighting between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon. Benjamin Netanyahu will speak before the UN today.
The special counsel investigating Trump’s efforts to overturn the election submitted a sealed briefing outlining his findings. A Trump hating judge is expected to allow derogatory findings concerning Donald Trump to be released within the final month of a Presidential campaign.
The F.D.A. approved the first new treatment for schizophrenia in decades.
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"The indictment of Adams comes against the backdrop of a DOJ that has wielded particularly aggressive law enforcement against some of the Democrats’ ideological and political enemies, such as former president Donald Trump , anti-abortion advocates, and Jan. 6 rioters.
Adams drew the ire of some fellow Democrats when he began speaking out last year against the Biden-Harris administration's immigration policies amid a massive influx of migrants to New York City.
The Democratic mayor accused President Joe Biden of abandoning the city as it struggled to manage the consequences of the Biden-Harris border crisis. Adams was among the first prominent Democrats to criticize the Biden-Harris administration for its handling of immigration. His criticism shined a spotlight on a problem that had remained a sole Republican complaint for years, and it helped create the bipartisan scrutiny of immigration that has turned the matter into one of voters' top concerns this election."
Political timing of Biden DOJ indictment of Eric Adams questioned by critics (msn.com)
Straight up bullshit.
They are not political enemies. They're guilty of the crimes that they committed. Has nothing to do with the Democrats. Has everything to do with the former 'president' convicted felon rapist traitor being a traitor and trying to overturn an election.
Adams, Democrat or not, throw the book at him. Just blaming someone else for their mis-deeds, sounds like a typical republicon.
I think many people are beginning to realize who the Garland Justice Department and certain judges have used the law against political opponents.
No. Not true.
why don't you address the elephant in the room? the DOJ has investigated, indicted, and will prosecute an elected democrat in a high office for assorted crimes he committed, while he is still serving. ... and equal justice for all.
Democrats do seem to clean house regularly and don't just cover over faults no matter how insignificant they seem. Remember Senator Frankin who got railroaded out of the Senate by Democrats asking him to step down because before he was a Senator he made a fellow comedian uncomfortable when kissing her in a USO skit and took a photo where he was several feet away but it looked like he was grabbing her boobs. That was enough to get the boot by Democrats. With Republicans, they're doing their best to get a 34 times convicted felon, 24 times accused sexual predator, accused child rapist, liar, conman and twice impeached former President who incited an attempted insurrection, elected President. A decade ago, no Republican would have ever thought such a thing could happen in their party, but now that the party has been completely hijacked by MAGAites, they have no shame, morals or reason and don't care who they vote for no matter how distasteful, even those that are convicted felons or those claiming to be 'black Nazi's', as long as they believe in their tiny little minds that they're "owning the libs".
bummer ...
It would be so nice to for a republicon to get an October surprise like Hillary.
There may be one coming right on the 1st of October.
It is called the Longshoreman's strike.
'May' and so what?
The moral of the story is that when the DOJ abuses its power to prosecute political enemies, it loses the trust of the American people.
So... Are you saying that Adams shouldn't have been indicted?
No, I'm saying that Trump shouldn't have been indicted and I think appeals courts are going to back me up on that.
You're wrong.
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) expedited a decision to allow Democrat megadonor George Soros to obtain a major stake in more than 200 radio stations — a move the House Oversight Committee is investigating amid concerns of "politicization" and interference in the 2024 presidential election.
The FCC seemingly approved a deal that would permit left-wing billionaire George Soros’ acquisition of more than 200 Audacy radio stations across America, irking a Republican commissioner who "objected."
House Oversight probes FCC's expedited approval of Soros purchase of 200+ radio stations ahead of election | Fox News
Today Kamala Harris is expected to visit the border.
Said one Harris aid: She always wanted to meet Justin Trudeau. (Btw that is a joke!)
She is to visit my town of Douglas, AZ this afternoon. Myself and probably a lot of the population of 13,000 will not show up. Why would I want to go see somebody I have zero intention of voting for who has 4 years to help do something about the border crisis and the people who live on the border and done absolutely nothing but throw legal border residents under the bus?
I agree with you. I think she made a mistake in going there now. Trump is already talking about it and it draws attention to an issue that the democrats can't win on.
I think she is going to lose Arizona btw.
"I think she is going g to lose Arizona btw."
A lot of Arizonans share that opinion well. The only place she has much sway is in the major metropolitan and suburb areas of Tucson, Phoenix, and Flagstaff where a lot of the population centers are that are away from the immediate border. Those are the folks that managed to get Democrat Katie Hobbs elected as governor and now many are feeling buyer's remorse over that as she currently has a 36% disapproval rating that continues to drop.
... uh, huh?
Correction to above. Katie Hobbs disapproval rating of 36% and that rate is rising not dropping.
I'm seeing a weak plan this morning.
But Victor Orban and Benni Netanyahu can visit Mar A lago and kiss the ring and they aren't blatant photo ops when Trump himself releases photos and videos?
Yes, weak is the correct word.
Well, this morning I kind of need to respond, don't I?
That false comparison was tried the other day. A private meeting does not equate to a political show at an arms manufacturing plant in PA on the eve of an election.
visit Mar A lago and kiss the ring
You do know that Zelensky intends to do exactly that today. I think he is beginning to realize that Trump might just win.
Very weak sauce. Typical hypocrisy.
If it was weak sauce, he would have something to come back with.
Weak, very weak. All that needed to be said.
So then Zelensky meeting with Trump is a campaign benefit to Trump. I assume then you will condemn Trump for this just as you did Harris?
When did Trump use government planes to fly them to Mar-A-Lago?
Good morning, John.
So then Zelensky meeting with Trump is a campaign benefit to Trump.
No, it was a private meeting (the media has barely mentioned it.) IMO the purpose is clearly Zelensky's concern that a President Trump might demand that Europe do the aiding for Ukraine rather than the US.
I assume then you will condemn Trump for this just as you did Harris?
Why would I condemn either for a wrong committed by Zelensky?
Uh, it hasnt happened yet. You dont know what the media coverage will or wont be.
Irrelevant.
It appears that A LOT of people are realizing that as the campaigns move along.
You know when your candidate, who has been VP for the last 3.5 years says they "need to move past the failed policies that they have proven don't work" it's an indication they don't have much chance of winning.
I think the Harris campaign's internal polling is raising concerns.
It really says a lot about how they don't have the support they want everybody to think they have.
They got everyone thinking Harris is well in the lead.
I don't think they have any idea of what is happening throughout the country.
That's what happens when you gear everything toward the low IQ voters.
Because MAGAs have fingers on the pulse of American popular cultural watching RT, Fox and News Max? Damn The Polls!
I don't know hoe Biden or Harris can look people in the eye.
This is what Vic calls a private meeting
Just what makes you think they hadn't already met in private and are fielding some questions? Well other than a possible TDS driver installed on your hard drive.
And Vic isn't the topic
Yes, it was.
LOL. Who cares if they met in a phone booth. That is not the point. Trump summoned press coverage, and more than that he posted it on his Truth Social. It is absurd to contend Trump didnt do this for political purposes.
But carry on and the rest of us will keep making fun of MAGA nonsense.
You can try, but you can't compare an apple to an orange.
Got proof for that "Trump Summoned" shit?
I don't think they could do it without some helping them.
Apparently you do or you wouldn't be crying about it.
That is correct. One is cognitively impaired and the other linguistically impaired.
If it was a "private" meeting, why would there be reporters there unless Trump asked them to come?
yes, so private
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Ya think they may have been following Zelensky?
"In his first face-to-face meeting with Volodymyr Zelenskyy in more than four years, Donald Trump said he’d work with Ukraine and Russia to find a solution that’s “good for both sides” to end the war and emphasized he has strong relationships with both the Ukrainian president and Russian President Vladimir Putin."
Trump, in Zelenskyy meeting, vows to negotiate Ukraine-Russia accord that’s ‘good for both sides’ - POLITICO
That is why Zelensky went there.
Here is the difference:
What was Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky doing at what sure looked like a partisan US political event this week?
And how did the White House let this happen?
Zelensky got flown into battleground Pennsylvania aboard a USAF C-17 plane on Tuesday; he then toured the Scranton Army Ammunition Plant accompanied by Gov. Josh Shapiro, Sen. Bob Casey, Rep. Matt Cartwright — the last two being active Democratic candidates.
And it looks like no GOP candidates got invited — trapping a foreign head of state into apparently taking sides in US domestic politics.
Yet Zelensky was guarded by Secret Service agents and driven around in Secret Service vehicles, adding more reek of impropriety: Who covered those expenses?
Someone in the Biden administration pulled a fast one: Pennsylvania has a fair number of anti-Russian Polish-Americans and others of Eastern European heritage who might be swayed by Zelensky’s seeming preference.
Zelensky's arms-factory visit reeks of partisan foreign-election interference (nypost.com)
Can you understand it, John?
I understand that your arguments are silly.
and the NY Post has become a laughing stock over the last couple years.
I'm not going to keep pointing to the same facts.
Either you get it or you don't.
Do you actually think that Trump would have a meeting with Zelensky and not ensure that it be a campaign event covered by the media??
They believe a lot of strange things.
In the screen shot Trump and Zelensky are walking up to meet the press. Do you think the press showed up without Trump's approval?
Where are they walking from do you suppose? Perhaps a PRIVATE MEETING? That was the whole point of this discussion now you want to change it to the press presence?
My guess would be because, like the rest of the TDS crowd, they can't go a day without a "but Trump!!!!" fit.
The point of this discussion was whether or not Trump was using this meeting to promote his campaign.
Of course he was.
and what he would do for them if he re-gained the presidency
Trump currently has no authority to use the Diplomatic Protection Services or the US Air Mobility Command to protect or transport foreign dignitaries within the USA.
I have no doubt that if the normal services were extended to Orban or Netanyahu they would have chosen to use one of the C37A or C37B business class jets that the USAF operates out of Andrews AFB specifically used for foreign dignitaries as part of our Air Diplomacy Doctrine.
Why Zelensky was flown in a C17 transport plane may be because it was already headed there, but it would not my first choice to just fly for transportation from point A to point B.
All that being said, do you know for Imprint Sure that Biden didn't extend those typical courtesies to Orban or Netanyahu. In the past Netanyahu has used various methods to reach the USA before taking advantage of the diplomatic courtesies available to him. In July Netanyahu flew the Israeli Boeing 767 ( Wing of Zion ) to the USA for the very first time but used US Air Force jets for smaller trips within the USA.
Not for me, certainly.
No idea what you are talking about.
A private meeting immediately made public by candidate Trump, surely you jest
In case you haven't noticed, Zelensky's like a rock star with world wide respect for standing up to the Russian tyranny.
Hardly the eve of anything, 39 more days to go and as far as I know, both Republicans and Democrats cheer for Zelensky regardless of Trump, Biden or Harris. This will be forgotten in 48 hours when Trump stubs his toe next.
So you admire Zelensky for being a shrewd Jewish head of state?
When i saw some of those photos I could not help but see a picture of a boxing match promotion between two people who really hate each other.
They look very awkward.
Just my first impression.
I remember, was it the first impeachment? when Zelensky was sitting next to that scum essentially a hostage being asked to agree with the traitor
An hour ago you said Zelensky was trapped in a possible political moment.
Which is it? Was he trapped or did he commit some nefarious "wrong"?
What did Zelensky do? Hijack a USAF C17? Are you serious?
He wants to see Tobyhanna where they make his 155 shell casings.
This business is literally pulling up the County singlehandedly
and oh, btw it's a blue-collar union town leaning towards Trump.
Of course since Zelensky is in a life or death struggle with the weight of the world on his shoulders and the asshole next to him (who would hold the key to US resources if elected) is using Zelensky to excuse any wrongdoings in his impeachment.
Better look up the DSS, Diplomatic Security Service, their mission, responsibilities, vehicles and air transportation.
They are required by law (Congress) to prevent international "events" on US soils to visiting heads of state and other dignitaries.
I do not believe John is the one having trouble understanding how governments work.
Your interpretations of your reality, i.e., your facts seem more like your opinions and wishful thinking.
You can say the same to me or John but clearly you are not always correct.
Right back at you.
Did they do it on the tax payer dime with secret service protection?
Zelensky didn't pay for his own airfare here; and government funds shouldn't be used for a Democrat photo op.
The faux John Wayne willing to fight to the very last Ukrainian standing; or US aid runs out- whichever happens first.
Fuck him and Democrats for supporting him.
Ukraine offers the US jack shit of nothing we can't supply for ourselves.
But keep poking the Russian bear. Sooner or later Putin will be forced to poke back at NATO/US. It won't be with conventional weapons either.
And only a fool would believe that the traitor could/would make a good deal for both sides for Christs' sake. He would hand over Ukraine to putin.
I answered this in great detail Ronin. Why are you asking questions which have already been pointed out to be
required by law ( Congress ).
A Federal law requires the protection and if necessary safe transportation of foreign dignitaries within the USA.
Security Service manpower and transportation is the responsibility of the Diplomatic Security Service which answers to the Department of State. Theu look and act exactly like the Secret Service.
So what? The Air Force Mobility Command shuttles US Congressmen and foreign dignitaries like Victor Orban and Benny Netanyahu all over the world to the tune of 108,000 miles annually.
So it looks like that happened ( at least to Republicans ) what can you do about it? The area is deeply grateful for the contracts which have provided overtime and expansion. They also tend to vote for Trump. The trip wasn't a secret so whatever Republicans should have shown up can probably share the embarrassment.
Monroe County also had several residents proudly convicted of multiple felonies from the January 6th "Capital Tour"/s
He who ignores History is bound to repeat the same mistakes
Well how do you feel about all of the Republican Senators and House members who have passed all of this legislation giving or lending $ or military arms to Ukraine from 2022 to this week?
They offer character with a spine to deny the land grab from their much larger but seemingly incompetent neighbors. They have already redefined modern land and sea battles conducted by drones.
Can you name the places where Russia has dramatically failed while threatening use of nukes?
I can.
It is fashion week in Milan, Italy.
Does anyone remember when new designer fashions actually looked good?
Your collection of polyester sweat suits will be retro any decade now.
What I really miss is Sharkskin suits and those light topcoats.
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Melania Trump on Wednesday said she considers it miraculous that her husband survived the two assassination attempts against him and revealed that she was fuming after the FBI rummaged through her Florida home.
In her first television interview in more than two years, the former first lady told “Fox & Friends” co-host Ainsley Earhardt that she struggled to comprehend what had happened when she saw her husband, former President Donald Trump, “on the floor” at the July 13 Butler, Pa., rally after he was grazed by a would-be assassin’s bullet.
“I ran to the TV and I rewind[ed] it and I watched it,” Melania said of her immediate actions after being told by her chief of staff that her husband was OK but that there had been a shooting at the rally.
“When I saw it … nobody really knew yet [what had happened],” she continued. “When you see him on the floor and you don’t know, you don’t know what really happened.”
Melania Trump calls husband’s survival of two assassination attempts ‘miracles’ in rare TV interview (nypost.com)
How much did the former 'president' rapist have to pay her to show such concern?
I bet she is so disappointed.
lol
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"Stand by your man!"
Probably for $100,000 per appearance, at least.
She is a good woman.
[✘] I mean, international fashion model.
After they hoisted his gargantuan girth from the ground after the attempt - you could see the traitor was fine - he raised his tiny little fist into a Nazi salute and said 'fight, fight, fight' as they hefted the whale off stage.
That's what it was alright / s
EXACTLY
“You know, only consequential presidents get shot at,” - Donald J Trump
"The 20 July plot was a failed attempt to assassinate Adolf Hitler, the chancellor and leader of Nazi Germany, and overthrow the Nazi regime on 20 July 1944. The plotters were part of the German resistance, mainly composed of Wehrmacht officers."
"I'm not supposed to be here tonight. Not supposed to be here. Thank you. But I'm not. And I'll tell you. I stand before you in this arena only by the grace of Almighty God." - Donald J Trump
So, Donald is apparently as 'consequential' as Hitler and was apparently protected from assassination by the same God.
Lincoln was consequential and so is Trump.
Sounds like Jim Jones - there was an assassination 'attempt' on him and he healed himself. Fake healings was a way he brought people into the Peoples Temple.
Trump has done more for grift, dishonesty, criminal behavior and buffoonery than any president since Lincoln (and before too).
Lincoln genuinely loved America and I believe Trump does as well.
Obama resented this country, Biden hated Trump and Harris is a Marxist.
And the proof is in the pudding, as they say.
“Lincoln genuinely loved America and I believe Trump does as well.”
Implausible, impossible to equate the two.
Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address vs. ‘Gettysburg…wow.’
It is really good to have you back.
Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address vs. ‘Gettysburg…wow.’
There was only one Abraham Lincoln.
Peace
Who can forget Trump's great "American Carnage" inauguration speech? I think Lincoln's ghost vomited that day.
I do believe Lincoln loved this country and the law of the land, our constitution. Trump, not so much.
Trump said of Sean Hannity. “He says, ‘You’re not going to be a dictator, are you?’ I said: ‘No, no, no, other than day one."
“A Massive Fraud of this type and magnitude allows for the termination of all rules, regulations, and articles, even those found in the Constitution,” - Donald J Trump
Our founders are no doubt rolling in their graves over the prospect of a 34 times convicted felon with over two dozen accusations of sexual assault, known liar, man who cheated on all three of his wives, twice impeached, accused rapist and inciter of an attempted insurrection being so close to the white house a second time.
So, Donald is apparently as 'consequential' as Hitler and was apparently protected from assassination by the same God.
Lol. Good stuff.
Yes, but gasoline was cheaper when he was in.
“There was only one Abraham Lincoln.”
Indeed.
But in your opinion… to equate the love of country, the understanding of the promise of the Union, and the desire to endure the sacrifices required to make it possible separates the two immeasurably. Saying Lincoln and trump both have a similar love of country is rather difficult to reconcile
The former was and is remembered as an inspiration. The latter is and will always be remembered as a cautionary tale.
Some folks claim the murderer/cult leader scum bag was a Democrat. Such agnorance.
uh oh, an immigrant complicit in alleged criminal activities in the US. fortunately for her she's white ...
Poor dear.
The suffering she has been through....legendary, like Job.
or would the former 'president' be considered Job?
If she ever had to give the tangerine tyrant a blow Job then I'd say her suffering might be as great as Job...
"Suddenly, a powerful wind swept in from the wilderness and hit the house on all sides. The house collapsed, and all your children are dead. I am the only one who escaped to tell you.” - Job 1:19
The first blow Job ever recorded...
In other news, New York Attorney General Letitia James has been smacked down by a Federal judge for deliberately abusing prosecutorial power to infringe the 1st Amendment rights of religious groups engaged in pro-life ministry.
Thank you, Sir.
I'll keep those on file
Right in the circular one where they belong.
Those pregnancy help ministries are the same ones that mislead the person from getting an abortion until it's too late and there is no such thing as reversing an abortion pill or an ectopic pregnancy.
Three men connected to Iran have been indicted in relation to a hacking plot against former President Donald Trump's campaign, the Department of Justice announced Friday.
Masoud Jalili, Seyyed Ali Aghamiri and Yasar Balaghi are the three suspects named in the case, according to a federal indictment unsealed Friday afternoon.
The indictment shows the trio are facing a long list of charges, including: Conspiracy to Obtain Information from a Protected Computer; Defraud and Obtain a Thing of Value; Commit Fraud Involving Authentication Features; Commit Aggravated Identity Theft; Commit Access Device Fraud; and Commit Wire Fraud While Falsely Registering Domains.
3 hackers with ties to Iran indicted in plot against Trump campaign: DOJ | Fox News
We are seeing a lot of election interference.
Yes we are....................
Let us get his name right out in the open:
reporter Ken Klippenstein published hacked material to beat Trump.
he should be charged with the same crimes that maga republicans are charged with when they spread foreign disinformation, even if they are members of congress... ... or a former president ...
Democrats never spread disinformation.
Nor do they abuse government agencies to do so. Hunter Biden's laptop was a Russian hoax- signed by 51 current/former intelligence officials. FBI placing their people within social media companies to "Russian disinformation" by spewing their own disinformation.
Democrats love spreading Chines and Iranian disinformation. Almost as much as their politicians love allowing Chinese spies into key positions in their offices, assistants, or staff.
Also, Russia was playing both sides- and still is. Can't say the same about China and Iran.
Take care of your own party's sheeple first when it comes to spreading disinformation.
He should be charged with election interference along with Merrick Garland and many others within the democrat party.
But, but it's the corrupt Biden DOJ that brought the case.
I thought they couldn't shoot straight, tie their own shoes or walk and chew gum at the same time?
Are they heroes or zeros?
Helene has reportedly killed at least 20 people and inflicted more than 4m power outages across the south-eastern US after crashing ashore in north-western Florida late on Thursday as a potent category 4 hurricane, according to officials.
The storm – which registered maximum sustained winds of 140mph (225km/h) – had weakened to a tropical storm over Georgia early on Friday, when residents whose communities experienced Helene’s peak effects more directly were only just beginning to fathom the recovery process ahead.
Hurricane Helene: number of reported deaths rising as storm hits south-eastern US (msn.com)
Wasn't jd planning a trip there the day before Helene hit?
What does that mean?
jd vance, that he's an idiot.