GG Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 (edited) Two interesting tweets today from JA: https://twitter.com/JulianAssange/status/841609854540238849 https://twitter.com/JulianAssange/status/841612345185046528 I've never consulted for that show... that I'm aware of... A Pence takeover of Trump, or a HRC takeover of Pence? Edited March 14, 2017 by GG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deranged Rhino Posted March 14, 2017 Author Share Posted March 14, 2017 A Pence takeover of Trump, or a HRC takeover of Pence? I read as: 1) Trump impeached/quits 2) Pence takes over 3) Clinton thinks she can beat Pence in 2020 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GG Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 I read as: 1) Trump impeached/quits 2) Pence takes over 3) Clinton thinks she can beat Pence in 2020 That's been the talking line since Nov 9th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grinreaper Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 The Real Greggy T. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meazza Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 He has a well earned reputation as being tough to work with. Though, having worked on a show he famously snubbed, my bias may be showing. Criminal Minds? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Tom Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 Two interesting tweets today from JA: https://twitter.com/JulianAssange/status/841609854540238849 https://twitter.com/JulianAssange/status/841612345185046528 I've never consulted for that show... that I'm aware of... My thoughts, in order: 1) I can't believe I'm living in a country that would stage a coup against the elected President. 2) Wait...that's not right, I don't know this is happening, this is just Assmange's tweets. 3) I can't believe I live in a country where Assmange claiming a coup against the elected President is in progress is that credible. 4) I hope we find out Al Franken's behind all of this, just so I can make "Deep State by Stuart Smalley" jokes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deranged Rhino Posted March 14, 2017 Author Share Posted March 14, 2017 The Real Greggy T. Then there's this, which just cracked me up while looking for funny beard pics: http://i.imgur.com/7ETIS61.gifv Criminal Minds? Yessir. My thoughts, in order: 1) I can't believe I'm living in a country that would stage a coup against the elected President. 2) Wait...that's not right, I don't know this is happening, this is just Assmange's tweets. 3) I can't believe I live in a country where Assmange claiming a coup against the elected President is in progress is that credible. 4) I hope we find out Al Franken's behind all of this, just so I can make "Deep State by Stuart Smalley" jokes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grinreaper Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 Then there's this, which just cracked me up while looking for funny beard pics: http://i.imgur.com/7ETIS61.gifv Yessir. Looks like he was ready to get out the Kleenex. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deranged Rhino Posted March 15, 2017 Author Share Posted March 15, 2017 (edited) The tit-for-tat battle continues with JSOC vs CIA taking the most public stage of the fight: Top Navy officials charged in 'staggering' bribery scheme involving classified information, officials say http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/top-navy-officials-charged-staggering-bribery-scheme-involving/story?id=46131200&cid=social_fb_abcn http://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/retired-navy-admiral-indicted-bribery-case-46130962 Edited March 15, 2017 by Deranged Rhino Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TPS Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 It's not just "conspiracy nuts" raising the question any more.... http://www.theamericanconservative.com/articles/a-soft-coup-or-preserving-our-democracy/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deranged Rhino Posted March 15, 2017 Author Share Posted March 15, 2017 FBI No. 2 did not disclose wife's ties to Clinton ally, records show http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/03/15/fbi-official-did-not-disclose-wifes-ties-to-clinton-ally-records-show.html It's not just "conspiracy nuts" raising the question any more.... http://www.theamericanconservative.com/articles/a-soft-coup-or-preserving-our-democracy/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoBills808 Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 DR forgive me for needing a primer here...but how much of these issues could simply be chalked up to the vestiges of a recalcitrant administration prior and a politically wet behind the ears incoming administration, as opposed to a much deeper power struggle as has been outlined here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deranged Rhino Posted March 16, 2017 Author Share Posted March 16, 2017 DR forgive me for needing a primer here...but how much of these issues could simply be chalked up to the vestiges of a recalcitrant administration prior and a politically wet behind the ears incoming administration, as opposed to a much deeper power struggle as has been outlined here? Some of the current strife can be attributed to that, certainly. This thread is speculative in nature, so within it I'm steering into the skid for a lack of a better phrase. The most recent news (tit-for-tat leaks) seems to be focused far more on JSOC vs the CIA than it does 44's outgoing administration vs 45's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deranged Rhino Posted March 20, 2017 Author Share Posted March 20, 2017 https://www.nytimes.com/2017/03/20/business/david-rockefeller-dead-chase-manhattan-banker.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Tom Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 https://www.nytimes.com/2017/03/20/business/david-rockefeller-dead-chase-manhattan-banker.html I refuse to consider the death of a centenarian as evidence of the Deep State War. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deranged Rhino Posted March 20, 2017 Author Share Posted March 20, 2017 I refuse to consider the death of a centenarian as evidence of the Deep State War. Nor should you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Tom Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 Nor should you. Well...you did put it in the Deep State War thread. And he is/was a Rockefeller, and inheritor of the Standard Oil legacy. In fact, the first thing I thought when I heard it this morning was "Greg's going to post this in the Deep State War thread." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deranged Rhino Posted March 20, 2017 Author Share Posted March 20, 2017 Well...you did put it in the Deep State War thread. And he is/was a Rockefeller, and inheritor of the Standard Oil legacy. In fact, the first thing I thought when I heard it this morning was "Greg's going to post this in the Deep State War thread." I did. It alone is proof of nothing. But it certainly belongs in this thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4merper4mer Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 I refuse to consider the death of a centenarian as evidence of the Deep State War. I don't know dude, Centenarians are hard to kill. They were like the Seal Team Six for the Romans. Greggy dresses up like them sometimes so he gets mad when they die. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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B-Man Posted March 23, 2017 Share Posted March 23, 2017 I’M SORRY DAVE, BUT THE DEEP STATE CAN’T ALLOW YOU TO DO THAT: Time to Investigate Obama, not Just Trump, Roger Simon writes. https://pjmedia.com/instapundit/260598/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TPS Posted March 24, 2017 Share Posted March 24, 2017 Came across a couple of interesting pieces, one recent, one a couple years old. Not DS stuff, but they certainly provide insight on US geopolitical actions. I'm sure some here were already familiar with Mackinder's thesis; I wasn't. The Great Game Recent analysis US v Russia One immediate thought taken from this, I can see the US supporting Islamic Uyghur nationalists to disrupt China, similar to Brzezinski's plan for the USSR in Afghanistan in the 1970s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deranged Rhino Posted March 25, 2017 Author Share Posted March 25, 2017 Came across a couple of interesting pieces, one recent, one a couple years old. Not DS stuff, but they certainly provide insight on US geopolitical actions. I'm sure some here were already familiar with Mackinder's thesis; I wasn't. The Great Game Recent analysis US v Russia One immediate thought taken from this, I can see the US supporting Islamic Uyghur nationalists to disrupt China, similar to Brzezinski's plan for the USSR in Afghanistan in the 1970s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deranged Rhino Posted March 26, 2017 Author Share Posted March 26, 2017 Just to mix it up with some comedy, this bit is as relevant today as it was in 1992 when George recorded it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J5Z5o09yvO4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deranged Rhino Posted March 27, 2017 Author Share Posted March 27, 2017 How the FBI counter-terrorism strategy creates more terrorists than it stops: https://www.ted.com/talks/trevor_aaronson_how_this_fbi_strategy_is_actually_creating_us_based_terrorists#t-6361 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deranged Rhino Posted March 29, 2017 Author Share Posted March 29, 2017 Stashing this here... http://www.cnbc.com/2017/03/28/chinas-secret-plan-to-crush-spacex-and-the-us-space-program.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deranged Rhino Posted March 29, 2017 Author Share Posted March 29, 2017 This could get interesting... House panel passes bill to audit the Fed http://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-fed-congress-idUSKBN16Z2GJ http://www.marketwatch.com/story/house-panel-passes-bill-to-audit-the-fed-2017-03-28?mod=mw_share_facebook (cue Gator's erroneous interpretation of what the Fed is in three, two, one...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Tom Posted March 29, 2017 Share Posted March 29, 2017 (cue Gator's erroneous interpretation of what the Fed is in three, two, one...) Bot's ready. Bring it on... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deranged Rhino Posted April 1, 2017 Author Share Posted April 1, 2017 A good primer: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deranged Rhino Posted April 3, 2017 Author Share Posted April 3, 2017 (edited) Been waiting for this story to drop... Some reference points to consider: -Which paper is publishing this story and who they're a mouth piece for -Prior to the election, Prince was accused by the US Government of working for Chinese Intelligence -- there's a serious ax to grind -Where the unnamed sources are coming from in this article Blackwater founder held secret Seychelles meeting to establish Trump-Putin back channel https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/national-security/blackwater-founder-held-secret-seychelles-meeting-to-establish-trump-putin-back-channel/2017/04/03/95908a08-1648-11e7-ada0-1489b735b3a3_story.html?utm_term=.0cd2b8b77e76 Edited April 3, 2017 by Deranged Rhino Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoBills808 Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 Been waiting for this story to drop... Some reference points to consider: -Which paper is publishing this story and who they're a mouth piece for -Prior to the election, Prince was accused by the US Government of working for Chinese Intelligence -- there's a serious ax to grind -Where the unnamed sources are coming from in this article Blackwater founder held secret Seychelles meeting to establish Trump-Putin back channel https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/national-security/blackwater-founder-held-secret-seychelles-meeting-to-establish-trump-putin-back-channel/2017/04/03/95908a08-1648-11e7-ada0-1489b735b3a3_story.html?utm_term=.0cd2b8b77e76 I've read a bit about Prince and Blackwater (now Xe?)...it's really amazing what kind of work our government will subcontract out for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deranged Rhino Posted April 4, 2017 Author Share Posted April 4, 2017 I've read a bit about Prince and Blackwater (now Xe?)...it's really amazing what kind of work our government will subcontract out for. It is indeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deranged Rhino Posted April 4, 2017 Author Share Posted April 4, 2017 Just an update, for those still on the fence about who CNN truly answers to: The suspected chemical attack today in Syria is now being used by CNN's political round table to talk about how Obama "missed his chance at regime change in Syria"... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azalin Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 Just an update, for those still on the fence about who CNN truly answers to: The suspected chemical attack today in Syria is now being used by CNN's political round table to talk about how Obama "missed his chance at regime change in Syria"... CNN and the three broadcast networks are doing everything they can to marginalize themselves, just like congressional Democrats are. They have to realize that a massive number of viewers didn't buy their schtick before the election, and less are doing so now. It's like watching someone committing suicide by repeatedly stabbing themselves with a safety pin while screaming through a megaphone - and everyone else is just watching in amazement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deranged Rhino Posted April 4, 2017 Author Share Posted April 4, 2017 CNN and the three broadcast networks are doing everything they can to marginalize themselves, just like congressional Democrats are. They have to realize that a massive number of viewers didn't buy their schtick before the election, and less are doing so now. It's like watching someone committing suicide by repeatedly stabbing themselves with a safety pin while screaming through a megaphone - and everyone else is just watching in amazement. I'm with you. The only reason I see CNN as often as I do is because I'm (temporarily) working in their LA building, so it's on every screen in every hall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meazza Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 I'm with you. The only reason I see CNN as often as I do is because I'm (temporarily) working in their LA building, so it's on every screen in every hall. So now I finally know how to find you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deranged Rhino Posted April 4, 2017 Author Share Posted April 4, 2017 So now I finally know how to find you. I was never good at hide and seek. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azalin Posted April 5, 2017 Share Posted April 5, 2017 The only reason I see CNN as often as I do is because I'm (temporarily) working in their LA building, so it's on every screen in every hall. Really? Do you mind passing along a message or two for me? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deranged Rhino Posted April 5, 2017 Author Share Posted April 5, 2017 Really? Do you mind passing along a message or two for me? On my last day, absolutely! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azalin Posted April 5, 2017 Share Posted April 5, 2017 On my last day, absolutely! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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