Jetrell Fo

CatBus said:

Jetrell Fo said:

If Flynn is actually seeking immunity for testimony, he may be wanting discuss crimes committed that helped start this “russian narrative” mess. There is an article in NPR that reports, as other outlets have, that Flynn would not be charged with wrongdoing because he did nothing wrong.

Certainly there are varying opinions on what an immunity deal means. Here’s one opinion, but I’ll admit the source is kinda sketchy.

“When you are given immunity that probably means you’ve committed a crime.”
– Lt. Gen Michael Flynn (Ret), Sept 2016

As shaky as that may be, it doesn’t seem to mention the type of crime committed, does it.

😉

CatBus said:

Jetrell Fo said:

CatBus said:

CatBus said:

So, Pravda on the Checkout Line is pushing the story that Flynn was a Russian spy. While traditionally, nothing resembling the truth can ever come out of that place, for the past several months, people have had some success applying the principles of Kremlinology to the tabloid. i.e. you don’t ever learn the truth per se, but you learn who’s in, who’s out (as in out of favor, not necessarily out of a job), and who’s going to fall off a roof next week.

Aaaand now we know why Flynn is out of favor:

https://www.wsj.com/articles/mike-flynn-offers-to-testify-in-exchange-for-immunity-1490912959

That said, this sort of thing has been a double-fake-out before, where they ask for immunity and then proceed to testify to nothing as serious as a jaywalking offense, and in the meantime, suck up all the media coverage a la Al Capone’s vault. Also worth noting nobody’s yet taken him up on his offer.

I haven’t seen anything myself that confirms or denies that Flynn is out of favor and asking for immunity in exchange for his testimony. There isn’t even any irrefutable proof that he was asked to resign due to wrongdoing of any kind. It could be entirely true, it might not be, but I wouldn’t even bet my mother’s retirement on this article’s substance or lack of.

😉

If you’re being sarcastic, I admit I missed it entirely, LOL. If not, I’m ok.

“Out of favor” was tongue-in-cheek Kremlinology-speak (and who doesn’t smile when saying “Out like Flynn”?). Asking for immunity… the link’s right there. Feel free to click. I know the Wall Street Journal’s not up there with Zerohedge in your book, but there are some who consider it a fairly reputable source.

Your sarcasm aside, this … “according to officials with knowledge of the matter.” … does not equal accurate. This scenario is being floated around so much with articles from the press that I fail to jump for joy every time I read a story with this so called confirmation included.

http://www.nbcnews.com/meet-the-press/video/full-clapper-no-evidence-of-collusion-between-trump-and-russia-890509379597

If Flynn is actually seeking immunity for testimony, he may be wanting discuss crimes committed that helped start this “russian narrative” mess. There is an article in NPR that reports, as other outlets have, that Flynn would not be charged with wrongdoing because he did nothing wrong.

http://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2017/02/15/515437291/intelligence-official-transcripts-of-flynns-calls-dont-show-criminal-wrongdoing

Sorry, try CNN, maybe they have proof. 😉

CatBus said:

CatBus said:

So, Pravda on the Checkout Line is pushing the story that Flynn was a Russian spy. While traditionally, nothing resembling the truth can ever come out of that place, for the past several months, people have had some success applying the principles of Kremlinology to the tabloid. i.e. you don’t ever learn the truth per se, but you learn who’s in, who’s out (as in out of favor, not necessarily out of a job), and who’s going to fall off a roof next week.

Aaaand now we know why Flynn is out of favor:

https://www.wsj.com/articles/mike-flynn-offers-to-testify-in-exchange-for-immunity-1490912959

That said, this sort of thing has been a double-fake-out before, where they ask for immunity and then proceed to testify to nothing as serious as a jaywalking offense, and in the meantime, suck up all the media coverage a la Al Capone’s vault. Also worth noting nobody’s yet taken him up on his offer.

I haven’t seen anything myself that confirms or denies that Flynn is out of favor and asking for immunity in exchange for his testimony. There isn’t even any irrefutable proof that he was asked to resign due to wrongdoing of any kind. It could be entirely true, it might not be, but I wouldn’t even bet my mother’s retirement on this article’s substance or lack of.

😉

If you’re being sarcastic, I admit I missed it entirely, LOL. If not, I’m ok.

Puggo - Jar Jar’s Yoda said:

Jetrell Fo said:

CatBus, I saw this article and it made me think about your post about Trump, not you.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/pastor-rick-henderson/why-there-is-no-such-thing-as-a-good-atheist_b_4442287.html

I am an atheist, and I disagree with all three of his “imperatives”.

It seemed odd and that is why I posted it. I do find it a little confusing at times to distinguish such claims because I don’t think I’ve ever really got the same answer from folks who describe themselves as atheist or agnostic. I’d like to think it’s up to each individual’s experience that ultimately defines who they are with regards to religion.

CatBus, I saw this article and it made me think about your post about Trump, not you.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/pastor-rick-henderson/why-there-is-no-such-thing-as-a-good-atheist_b_4442287.html

Possessed said:

Lol well like I said it’s only for those who feel comfortable. My profile doesn’t have any personal information other than my name and what city I live in. And nobody can post on my timeline until I review what they post. Also I won’t add anyone unless it’s a regular I here that I trust.

I understood that. I only talk to a few people outside of here and I have opened my pm box to those who might just want someone to talk to. I’ve even offered my cell number privately to one or two people that sincerely seemed to possibly want an actual person to talk to. I am quite guarded when it comes to trust but I do commend you for reaching out.

SilverWook said:

Discussion of it could get political though.

I guess, possibly. Do you want me to delete it? Or move it? I’m not a mod, that’s your call.

Possessed said:

Jetrell Fo said:

I’ll make it work. I’m not a huge fan of pipe tobacco and cigars are a holiday only ritual in my family so I’ll keep chooglin.

Thanks for the advice.

Yes but what I’m saying is cigars will give you the nicotine you crave but there’s also added chemicals to cigarettes that make them more addictive so if you switch to cigars you can get your nicotine fix until the other shit is out of your system then all you have to beat is the nicotine addiction which is much easier than cigarettes as a whole

I understood you. And I’m appreciated that you shared your advice.

Possessed,

I commend your attempt to reach out to folks. I personally don’t think this is the best of ideas considering we’re talking about people’s personal lives. The unknown variables alone could make this problematic. As much as I would like to participate, for obvious reasons, I must politely bow out.

I do wish you the best of luck on this.

I’ll make it work. I’m not a huge fan of pipe tobacco and cigars are a holiday only ritual in my family so I’ll keep chooglin.

Thanks for the advice.

Jeebus said:

TV’s Frink said:

Dear god no. We have enough of that in the rankings thread.

The idea is that it would act as a sort of containment thread, so it can stay out of the other threads.

This was actually kind of funny, somewhat anyways, a lame joke thread might be more appropriate for it though.

😉

^^Not quite as clever, as one might expect from you, but you tried. It’s also not a surprise, someone might show up, to praise you for it so quickly too.

😉

CatBus said:
Trump is our first atheist President. Yeah, I know, he passes for Presbyterian–a lot of >us have to pass for something for various reasons, and most of us are way more convincing >than he is. But leaving that aside for a moment, what “bad reputation” do atheists have in >the larger culture? Let’s see: amoral, untrustworthy sociopaths who think they’re >inherently superior to everyone else.

So I’m really, really hoping, in spite of his ongoing collapse in popular support, that when >Trump eventually slouches off stage left, that whatever mysterious hypnotic “I’m one of you” >hold he has on white Christians remains firmly in place. Because otherwise they’ll say: >“That’s what happens when you put an atheist in charge,” and we’re back to the days of >debating if atheists can actually be Americans.

I’m agnostic so this made me giggle a bit. Sorry about the arrows in the quote, I don’t know why it did that.

It isn’t a political article though.

moviefreakedmind said:

Good God.

The “wink” indicates sarcasm just in case you weren’t aware. I can make fun of myself at my own expense. I cannot see how that would warrant your post in any way.

This should disappoint anyone who reads it. Not because the Professor is Muslim, but because this student was punished for challenging his Professor, in what is supposed to be a learning environment.

http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/mar/28/rollins-college-suspends-student-who-challenged-mu/

A Florida college student was suspended after he challenged a Muslim professor who claimed that Jesus’ crucifixion at Calvary was a hoax.

Marshall Polston, 20, was suspended March 24 by Rollins College in Winter Park after an argument with his Middle Eastern Humanities professor over the historical validity of Jesus’ death, a failing grade, and a Muslim’s student’s allegedly violent rhetoric during a discussion on Sharia Law. The professor, Areej Zufari, claimed he was harassed, although video surveillance obtained by a local paper suggests otherwise.

“It was very off-putting and flat out odd,” Mr. Polston said of his professor’s claims about Christianity, The Central Florida Post reported March 25. “I’ve traveled the Middle East, lectured at the Salahaddin University, and immersed myself in Muslim culture for many years. Honestly, it reminded me of some of the more radical groups I researched when abroad.”

Mr. Polston said he was upset by his grade, but baffled as to how his inquires warranted a report to the Dean of Safety and a suspension.

“Whether religious or not, I believe even those with limited knowledge of Christianity can agree that according to the text, Jesus was crucified and his followers did believe he was divine … that he was ‘God,’ ” the sophomore told The College Fix on Saturday. “Regardless, to assert the contrary as academic fact is not supported by the evidence.”

http://www.esquire.com/news-politics/a49902/the-russian-emigre-leading-the-fight-to-protect-america/

Oddly, this Dimiti Alperovitch, is apparently a Russian expatriate (fixed). He was also Shawn Henry, a tall, bald fifty-four-year-old former executive assistant director at the FBI and the chief threat officer at the antivirus software firm McAfee in Atlanta in 2011.

https://archives.fbi.gov/archives/news/pressrel/press-releases/shawn-henry-named-executive-assistant-director-of-the-criminal-cyber-response-and-services-branch

He retired from the FBI in 2012. His career promotion happened in 2010 during the Obama administration.

http://www.washingtontimes.com/topics/shawn-henry/

Handman said:

Add me into everyone.

Done. Next time show up proper for the kicking would ya?

😉

RicOlie_2 said:

^This is a good example of one of your positive personality traits. Thank you for taking my comments the right way.

When people talk to others in a way they wished to be talked to in return, a lot of good things can happen, thank you for appreciating my response.

SilverWook said:

Darth Id said:

SilverWook said:

It is a shame nobody is doing 2D anymore outside of tv.

Aww, c’m—!
We’re standin’ right here! You know, right under the Sun as it rises in the East? A little hard to miss!!!

–Japan

Even if Japan is still making 2D animated films, they get little exposure here in the states. Animation is still considered family fare here. Sad we will never see anything like Heavy Metal again.

I hear the new Godzilla animation series is going to be something pretty cool. Heavy Metal is a one of a kind really but awesome.

RicOlie_2 said:

Jetrell Fo said:

RicOlie_2 said:

Fo, I think the only possible response to most of your posts is Warbler’s famous line.

If you’re feeling that everyone’s antagonistic towards you and doesn’t like your behaviour, there’s a pretty good chance the source of the problem lies with you and not us.

You mean the same warbler that resides here? The one that has been the subject of attack and been the attacker himself? You’re saying he never was a problem? The same warbler that just made the gas-light post above this one?

I just want to understand your statement because it would seem your implying that warbler’s advice you suggest I take was said by him because he’s a positive forum member all the time and was never a burden to anyone elses discussion here.

You’re saying nobody on this forum was EVER a problem in any way, shape, or form, ever?

Of course I’m not saying that. You’ve been a bit of a problem lately (as in the last year or so). Of course there have been others, but few as persistent as you.

You have your good moments, but constently playing the victim got old real fast. If you stop acting like everyone’s out to get you, we’ll all get along a lot more nicely.

I said I was ticked off, I said I was blowing off steam, I said I’d get over it and it turned into it’s own little monster. Those who came got their kicks in on cue. Done and done.

This is the thread for bitching about something, I did it, and now I’m done. I feel better.

A sincere thank you to all that posted regardless of what you said. It’s another learning experience to help me understand myself better.

Cheers

moviefreakedmind said:

No one cares that you find people unbearable, they care that you post about it for no reason and play the victim and constantly frame everyone as a pawn in a grand conspiracy.

You do realize this “everyone” you all keep referring to is like a small group of people right? Talk about conspiracy, LOL.

I’m starting the “quit smoking” process today. Anyone here gone through it want to share your thoughts on your challenge? I would think that knowing what others went through could be very helpful to me on all fronts.

Thanks.

RicOlie_2 said:

Fo, I think the only possible response to most of your posts is Warbler’s famous line.

If you’re feeling that everyone’s antagonistic towards you and doesn’t like your behaviour, there’s a pretty good chance the source of the problem lies with you and not us.

You mean the same warbler that resides here? The one that has been the subject of attack and been the attacker himself? You’re saying he never was a problem? The same warbler that just made the gas-light post above this one?

I just want to understand your statement because it would seem your implying that warbler’s advice you suggest I take was said by him because he’s a positive forum member all the time and was never a burden to anyone elses discussion here.

You’re saying nobody on this forum was EVER a problem in any way, shape, or form, ever?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AFqNSkr9mr4

VERY good Trey Gowdy Interview with CNN reporter. Now I have little use for CNN as a source but this is an interview with a member of the Investigation Committee. Trey Gowdy is a boss as far as I’m concerned and he is well spoken and respected by many. He does not mince words.