“When Donald Trump refuses to stand down at the inauguration, the shooting will begin. If you carry guns, buy ammunition, ladies and gentlemen, because it’s going to be hard to get.”
—Michael Caputo, the top communications official at the Department of Health and Human Services, in a Facebook post on Sunday. [This is a government official, a member of the Trump administration. Let’s see Outlaw try this reconcile this with his cut-and-paste comment of yesterday.]
“Mr. Caputo is a critical, integral part of the President’s coronavirus response, leading on public messaging as Americans need public health information to defeat the COVID-19 pandemic.”
—Statement issued by HHS. [So, this is who we’re supposed to trust to keep us informed of any updates on the coronavirus. Wonderful.]
“I get along very well with Erdogan even though you’re not supposed to, because everyone says, ‘What a horrible guy.’ But you know, for me, it works out good. It’s funny, the relationships I have, the tougher and meaner they are, the better I get along with them. You’ll explain that to me someday, OK? But maybe it’s not a bad thing. The easy ones are the ones I maybe don’t like as much or don’t get along with as much.”
—Donald Trump, in excerpt from recorded interview with Bob Woodward.
“It’s difficult to measure the effect exactly, but the polling sort of shows it and in focus groups it shows up, with people deeply questioning the Democrats, and referring to the ‘deep state’ in particular — that there’s a real conspiracy against the president from the inside. There’s a strain in our political culture that’s accustomed to conspiracy theories, a culture that’s accustomed to coup d’etats.”
—Eduardo Gamarra, pollster and director of the Latino Public Opinion Forum at Florida International University, on the conspiracy theories being promoted against Joe Biden among Latinos by Q-Anon.
Louisiana Voice 
I watched the story of Michael Caputo on Rachel Maddow last night and I thought I was going to get physically sick. She was reporting on this story in the New York Times. Caputo has to be mentally ill.
I think I remember a time when the FBI was all over threats about government insurrection, inciting violence, etc. like the ones that Trump gangster Caputo just brazenly spouted….so, has Trump actually in 3 short years disabled our FBI from protecting us? Seriously? At this point, I do hope that somewhere deep in our democratic government there are those patriotic souls still working day and night to protect ALL of Americans and our democracy. God help us to help our selves and vote out Trump and the political party that he rode in on…..then send Putin, et al packing!
If Biden wins, the President will stand down in January 2021 as designated. But if the President gets re-elected ( don’t believe the same polls that gave Hillary a “landslide” with a “comfortable” 12 point spread ), the malcontents aligned with Saul Alinsky with burn, pillage, and injure without regret.and with the full support of the Democratic party.
Biden’s weak declaration regarding the assassination attempt on those two innocent officers reflects the willingness of the left to condone any level of civil disturbance in support of overturning the American way of life. If the Democrats want the leadership role, why don’t they begin by directing their own operatives to stand down? The answer is simple. The DNC does not want unity, as they thrive on division.
outlaw, I hope you’re not suggesting that the past three and half years or so is the American way of life.
You really have to start getting your news from somewhere besides social media.
Outlaw53: you just projected Trumpism on to Democrats. As we used to say as kids: “You are so full of it!” Anyone who wasn’t in a coma for the last 3+ years knows that Trump thrives on chaos and disunity. He brags about it…and, you must admire him for it???
Saul Alinsky has been dead for 48 years. Get over it.
I just heard a news story about the north Louisiana troopers on WRKF so it is getting atten. Good work.
My post above was intended for the fund raiser thread, but stands. As far as today’s post, if everybody in this country is incapable of seeing fascism in what is happening, they are totally blind to not only what is happening right now, but history.
Stephen. The fascism is 100% Democrat organized, funded and implemented by the Democrat Party. Surely you do not believe that Antifa, BLM etc. are republican or conservative group. If that is NOT what you are referring to, you must not understand what Fascism is.
And I point out that HRClinton is the person who has refused to acknowledge defeat in an election. None of you seriously think Trump would refuse to leave were he defeated.
And CJ, you actually admitted you watched Rachel Maddow for a “news” report ?!?
And Edith, you still are spouting the Putin garbage when it has been investigated by democrat operatives ad nauseum and not one shred of evidence of collusion was ever furnished. But you have zero issue with Meuller team (and HRClinton) erasing their telephone records “by accident at least 29 times ?? It was Obama who weaponized the FBI, CIA, IRS etc., not Trump, we all know that. Were Trump to misuse those departments against Democrat politicians, you all would be howling.
And you can be certain that when Trump is re-elected, the Democrats will take to the streets with more riots, looting and violence.
…still haven’t looked up that definition of Fascism, huh? Remember to use something besides social media unless you want to further the rot that has already taken root.
Kamarcan. If you do not understand that Antifa is in fact fascist, it is you who has no concept of fascism. If you doubt that BLM is in fact a communist group, you have done zero research. Both groups are intent on “changing” America to their world view. Geez Kam, are you really unaware that Obama was a fan of Alinsky ? And for that matter, do you know what that man stands for ?
All you seem to do is make inane comments intended to belittle people IE. “social media” as a fact source is your response to anyone whom you disagree. It would be nice to see an actual thoughtful comment that is fact based, not political philosophy based. Why don’t you explain to all of us how the riots are not caused by democrats. And the looting. Perhaps you support that type of activity? Or maybe you believe the riots are Trump supporters !
Antifa IS anti-fascist and BLM is NOT communist, but they both ARE trying to change America, but not in the warped view that you have adopted from the toxic, hateful and categorically untruthful social media that you routinely submit as proof of your predictions. So when you say that it would be “nice to see an actual thoughtful comment that is fact based, not political philosophy based”… right back atcha babe! You will not find truth as long as you cling to the anonymous garbage circulating on Facebook while decrying every… single… article from establish, educated, proven journalists.
Dear Zoe: I cannot explain why I am wasting my time with a response to you….but, you are just so mis-informed. That “Putin garbage” you refer to was proven in testimonies by career professionals who were there in the room and were greatly alarmed at Trump’s behavior trying to get dirt on Biden. There was plenty (much more than shreds) of provable evidence. Trump was Impeached for this, based on hard evidence. This Republican Senate, led by Mafia Mitch just simply refused to hold a trial of any kind. If you think this is fine….just think how you would have reacted if Obama had been the object of the Impeachment? You need to deal with facts and not Trump lies. But, I do accept that it is far too late for you to change. You are like these elected Republicans…you hitched your wagon to Trump and will blindly follow him right over that cliff…so sad.
Good job Zoe, you must be fun on a date. Reminds me of one of my ex’s. I am still confident in our Democracy/republic and will cast no arrows at those who vote for trumpshit. We owe some moral duty to the ignorant but we owe nothing to the Republican Party and its leaders. There will be no chaos if Trump wins or looses. God has a plan……whoever she is. thanks ron thompson
Zoe, you are one mixed-up little bird. “Fascism is 100% Democrat organized, funded and implemented?” And just so you know, Hillary did indeed call Trump and concede early on Wednesday morning. And I didn’t get that from Alex Jones; I stayed up and watched the returns all night. I heard her when she did it. Bless your heart.*
Zoe, what’s wrong with watching Rachel Maddow? She obviously has more credibility than Alex Jones, Donald Trump, Michael Caputo, Louis DeJoy, Tucker Carlson or Sean Hannity. Bless your heart.*
Zoe, yes, we will continue “spouting that Putin garbage” because the evidence was certainly there but conveniently ignored by McConnel, Jordan, Nunes, et al. And are you at all concerned about Trump’s deleting his tweets or “weaponizing” the Justice Department. Virtually every president, including LBJ, Nixon and George W. Bush used the FBI, the CIA and the IRS for political gain, so don’t be so smug. Bless your heart. And how do you know there will be rioting, looting and violence if Trump wins? What if he loses? Bless your heart.*
Zoe, how do you come to the conclusion Antifa is fascist? What evidence do you have, seeing as you rely so heavily on “evidence” in the “Putin garbage” to promote your viewpoint. Don’t you know that Antifa is short for “anti-fascism?” And gain, where is your “evidence” that BLM is a communist group? I want to see cold, hard evidence, since you’re such an authority. Surely you can show us that evidence. Obama a fan of Saul Alinsky? So was Republican Dick Army (but what the hell does that have to do with anything anyway?) Bless your heart.*
And, Zoe, just who is it who loves to “belittle” people? Didn’t Trump ridicule Gold Star parents, mock a physically handicapped reporter, insult a Hispanic judge, brag about grabbing women in rather inappropriate places, insult a female reporter because she was “bleeding from wherever,” apply disparaging nicknames for anyone with whom he disagrees, suggest to a crowd at one of his rallies in 2016 that perhaps the 2nd Amendment would be an appropriate way to deal with Hillary Clinton, and on, and on, and on (except for Putin and Kim Jong Un, two he absolutely WILL NOT insult, belittle or ridicule). I suppose all those were “thoughtful comments.” And you know what? It’s not unprecedent for a political organization (Republicans and Democrats are equally guilty) to infiltrate the opponent’s organization in attempts to sow discord, misinformation, and even violence. Bless your heart*
(*Bless your heart: something Southerners say when they encounter a really ugly or an incredibly stupid person. I’ve never seen you, so I can’t, and I won’t, call you ugly.)
Ben, I was checking out a site on the internet that was explaining the real meaning behind some southern sayings. I don’t remember seeing “bless your heart”, but I did see “aren’t you special “. I think that saying is appropriate here also. No ill will, Zoe.
Ben, I said Antifa was democrat funded. I also said Antifa is fascist. I think anyone who watches news on any channel would conclude that jackboot, armor wearing thugs who gang up on people with whom they disagree and beat them with baseball bats are anarchists and fascists. Just because the name says they are anti, does not mean that is a fact.
The fact that this woman (HRC) has toured the country claiming she really won, and was cheated for the last 4 years would indicate that she has not acknowledged defeat. She (oddly enough when you realize she paid millions to Russians)was the one who made the Russian allegations with no proof as a way to explain her defeat. Can you or anyone identify a single vote influenced by Russia, or China, or North Korea, or Iran ? Thank God she lost. I did not say she did not call Trump. You should read more carefully.
Rachel Maddow. What is wrong ? If you have to ask, there is no point in explaining.
There will be riots after Trump wins. Hillary has already said “do not concede”. Maxine Waters has urged followers to” harass” people wherever they are. Have you ever seen Republicans riot or loot ? Nope, and you will not.
There was no evidence of any collusion between Trump and Russia.. Mueller said so. What crime do you see ? I assume you know collusion is not a crime unto itself. Mueller, we find out also “wiped” the phones of all of his people before he turned phones over to Inspector General. That is a crime. HRC also deleted data that was under a subpoena. That is a crime. If you do not think so, ask any attorney.
BLM is a Marxist group. There founders are openly Marxist. Look it up Anyone, regardless of party who likes Alinsky is anti-American. The man bombed people for God sakes!
I agree, Trump is a bully and attacks people as a way to disorient them. I was referring to many of those who post here and do nothing but criticize and offer nothing substantive. They offer nothing to support their choice of candidates, in this case Joe Biden. They do nothing to support Democrat Party platform.
LBJ, Nixon, Clinton, and Obama all used various agencies to spy, harass, frame harm American citizens whom they thought were enemies. That is abhorrent, and all should have been charged.
Ben, You are condescending and insulting.(Why, bless your little heart) Keep believing that Antifa is just a bunch of good kids protesting fascism (where is the fascism they are protesting) while they beat up innocents. Believe that BLM is not Marxist. That is your right. I am not the “mixed up little bird”. I simply look at things differently than you.
And Cliff, there may be no ill will but you certainly intended an insult, and, as is normal, had nothing of substance to inject into discussion.
And Tractor, I am not surprised that you have ex’s.” trumpshit”. Really, how long did it take you to come up with that one ? And anyone who disagrees with you is assumed ignorant ?