Trump and Biden Today
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Contributors to this thread:
sundowner 28-Mar-24
HDE 29-Mar-24
4nolz@work 29-Mar-24
Nyati 29-Mar-24
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sundowner 29-Mar-24
fdp 29-Mar-24
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From: sundowner
28-Mar-24
Today President Trump attended the wake for murdered NYC police officer Jonathan Diller and met and grieved with his young widow and 1 year old son.

Some 40 miles away Biden held a gala fund raiser along with Clinton and Obama, where a photo taken with the three stooges cost a mere $100,000.

I hope American voters are watching and taking note. These Democrats have no integrity, no character, and no shame.

From: HDE
29-Mar-24
It's the so-called political "elite" that think they're relevant.

They should count their lucky stars that they're even tolerated today with the shenanigans they continue to pull...

From: 4nolz@work
29-Mar-24
"Mainstream Media" won't report it.

29-Mar-24
priorities...

From: Nyati
29-Mar-24
And in its most basic form that is the difference between Biden and Trump.

Political fluff versus actual feelings for American values .

I know fully well it was a political decision as well, but what move you make shows who you really are. Trump had his share of fluff events as a private citizen.

Just to think where we are in our country right now where if Biden goes to a service where a police officer is killed by an illegal alien it would hurt him with his base of supporters. That’s a scary reality.

From: fdp
29-Mar-24
Of all the fallen officer services that are held through out the country everyday DJT decides to attend this one....during an election year. Nothing but an opportunistic political stunt.

From: sundowner
29-Mar-24
"Of all the fallen officer services that are held through out the country everyday DJT decides to attend this one....during an election year. Nothing but an opportunistic political stunt."

A cynical comment from one of the few leftists on this site. Sad.

From: fdp
29-Mar-24
You are delusional....as well as clueless.

From: sundowner
29-Mar-24
I believe the American voters......the American people......ARE watching. Not just this event, but many other examples of the true differences between these two men.

Biden is a totally self centered political ass, whose first thoughts at any time are how his political fortunes will be affected, and that is how his decisions are made. He has been an easily bribed crooked failure in political office for almost half a century, and he needs to go.

I believe the American people can see their country in decline, and they know the reason for it. I believe a growing majority of Americans cannot wait to get to the polls in November to send Biden home and put this nation back in the right direction. Like millions of Americans, I HAVE to believe it. Otherwise there is only further, and accelerated decline of my Country.

From: KsRancher
29-Mar-24
Yes, he is a leftist. But his comment was true

From: fdp
29-Mar-24
"Yes, he is a leftist".....actually he isn't.

From: sundowner
29-Mar-24
"Yes, he is a leftist. But his comment was true"

You mean the one in which he insulted me?

"You are delusional....as well as clueless."

From: KsRancher
29-Mar-24
Sundowner. His first comment

From: Catscratch
29-Mar-24
It's all political fluff! Neither probably would have been where they were that day if not for politics... biden chose to sell endorsement photos at a gala and Trump chose to honor a fallen police officer.

From: fdp
29-Mar-24
"You mean the one in which he insulted me?"....playing the victim are we? You insult someone, (even if passive aggressively) and then want to claim victimization when they respond in kind? Not a shocker by any means.

From: sundowner
29-Mar-24
So referring to you as a leftist is an insult?

Funny.....I don't mind at all when I'm called a Conservative!

29-Mar-24
"Yes, he is a leftist. But his comment was true."

to a certain extent i agree (on both parts)...but to insinuate that every presidential nominee isnt going to attend certain functions...in part for political reasons...isnt very bright. thats why i originally posted what i did..."priorities."

trumps priority was to bond with law enforcement and in turn connect all those who support them...a large part of his base.

bidens priority was to bond with celebrities and high dollar donors...and in turn connect with all those who relate with that crowd...a large part of his base.

From: fdp
29-Mar-24
"So referring to you as a leftist is an insult?"....indeed it is in the context that you use the term in your typical posts and the comments that you associate with the term. Therein lies the passive aggressive piece.

From: fdp
29-Mar-24
"bidens priority was to bond with celebrities and high dollar donors...and in turn connect with all those who relate with that crowd...a large part of his base.".....or to not politicize a solemn event. You can look at it either way.

And to not realize that isn't very bright.

From: Nyati
29-Mar-24
Yeah, no politician has ever politicized a solemn event in our history.

From: sundowner
29-Mar-24
"...or to not politicize a solemn event."

From all reports, Jonathan Diller's family were very appreciative of the former President's support. Apparently thousands of NYC policemen appreciated it too.

29-Mar-24
".....or to not politicize a solemn event. You can look at it either way.

right...

From: 70lbDraw
29-Mar-24
“"So referring to you as a leftist is an insult?"....indeed it is in the context that you use the term in your typical posts and the comments that you associate with the term.”

Another offended leftist! Imagine that. And in denial as well!

From: sundowner
29-Mar-24
The sound of biden's voice is nauseating.

From: bowhunt
29-Mar-24
In all fairness, wasn’t Trump INVITED to the event for the murdered police officer?

That is what I have read.

I didn’t see any reports of Biden being invited.

I would think crashing someone’s memorial would be extremely odd behavior.

From: 4nolz@work
29-Mar-24
Trump and the cop are both New Yorkers he was known for doing things like this even as a civilian.As well as meeting every honor flight which was not reported on.The knee jerk reaction is hilarious but soo predictable.The most dishonest thing is a leftist claiming to be conservative.If you are ashamed of what you are you are not to be taken serious. I have respect for people who are what they say they are even if we disagree.Man up ffs.

as with most things-what if Biden went to the memorial and Trump went to a fundraiser? These fools would freak out.

From: Mint
29-Mar-24
Biden can't go to a policeman's funeral. His base will not allow it unfortunately. The same base supports the Hamas terrorists and that's why Biden is pushing back on Israel. The Democrats like Carville, Doug Schoen, etc have been warning them that this progressive radical base is going to eventually destroy the Democrat party. I can only hope.

29-Mar-24
Biden does not support law enforcement. His base and advisors prohibit him from doing so. They have focused on supporting the criminal element for years and don’t hide it.

From: KSflatlander
29-Mar-24
"Biden does not support law enforcement. His base and advisors prohibit him from doing so. They have focused on supporting the criminal element for years and don’t hide it."

Tell that to the cops at the capital on January 6. Tell that to Trumpers who beat and injured over 100 capital police. . Defund the FBI/CIA is as dump as "defund the police."

Unfreakingbelievable.

From: 4nolz@work
29-Mar-24
100 capital police beaten WTF

From: 4nolz@work
29-Mar-24
I guess every officer was "assaulted" ohhhhK

From: Norseman
29-Mar-24
Fake news

Do you research.

29-Mar-24

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29-Mar-24
”I know the type... cocky, overbearing, me,me,me, type folks…”

isn’t that pretty much how youve described yourself? :)

From: 70lbDraw
29-Mar-24
“Tell that to the cops at the capital on January 6. Tell that to Trumpers who beat and injured over 100 capital police. . Defund the FBI/CIA is as dump as "defund the police."”

So, you admit that Nancy Pelosi is responsible for not letting the Capitol police do their jobs??

And if it’s so dumb, why won’t China Joe let the border patrol do their jobs?!!

From: Michael
29-Mar-24
I have also seen some reporting that Trump paid the widows mortgage off. In todays environment, I do not know if it’s true or not.

From: 2Wild Bill
29-Mar-24
"who beat and injured over 100 capital police"

I'm pretty sure that was done by Trump haters when he walked from the White House to to St. John's chruch.

29-Mar-24
"Ricky......... Absolutely not, I'm an easy going laid back guy......my father literally beat into my head " respect " ...... You respect me, I'll respect you in return,,,really simple concept,,,"

im sorry...i must have misunderstood when you were describing your bar fights and run ins with law enforcement. :)

29-Mar-24
timex....

do you know what these little things :) represent?

From: Slate
29-Mar-24
Trump has always supported the police well before he was president. I know this for a fact.

From: sundowner
29-Mar-24
"do you know what these little things :) represent?"

LMAO! Exactly what I was thinking!

From: sundowner
29-Mar-24
BTW......Trump was INVITED to attend the wake, and was WELCOMED by Officer Diller's family. In fact, as he departed the funeral home, he was applauded by those in attendance.

From: Mint
29-Mar-24
Defund the FBI/CIA is as dump as "defund the police." When you have the CIA lying about spying on the American people I think you have a problem, same as when you have FBI leadership setting up a coup on the President. What is with you Communists always wanting national police to control citizen lives and threaten innocent people with no accountability?

From: KSflatlander
29-Mar-24
"Trump has always supported the police well before he was president. I know this for a fact."

Until Trumpers wanted to hang Mike Pence.

Trump went to pay respects. Good for him. It's a good thing.

From: Beendare
29-Mar-24

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From: HDE
29-Mar-24
"Tell that to the cops at the capital on January 6. Tell that to Trumpers who beat and injured over 100 capital police. ."

My hell, you are a broken record and a clueless fool to boot...

From: KSflatlander
29-Mar-24
A broken record yet still and most of you Trumpers (HDE included) have never condemned the mindless cult following actions and behavior.hell, most of you deny it happened.

Patriots my ass. More like weak minded followers and worshippers of a MAN.

I'm a broken record...have you looked at you, beendare, sundowner's posts. Faux news rerun everyday here. Hello kettle

Communist...lol...are you in the sauce

From: Bent arrow
29-Mar-24
Go Trump.

From: JB
29-Mar-24
I definitely lean right but if anyone thinks that Trump REALLY was there out of concern, you are dillusional.

30-Mar-24
"This was post election 2018 hey look at me, "I'm president " rallies...... Sure he donated his salary for a tax break.....

I wonder how much the airforce one fuel bill was for these rallies."

presidents have no choice but to use "air force 1" or "marine 1" for all their air travel...its the law.

however...every president (or his campaign) is also required to reimburse the government for personal or campaign/political use those aircraft...based on a predetermined formula that is the same for every president.

From: 70lbDraw
30-Mar-24
“A broken record yet still and most of you Trumpers (HDE included) have never condemned the mindless cult following actions and behavior.hell, most of you deny it happened.”

Nobody denies that something happened. But nobody, and I mean nobody, with any amount of common sense believes that it was strictly an effort by MAGA folks. I’ll bet 5 bucks that crowd that broke the window, had as many Biden voters in it as there were trump voters. Pelosi gave orders to stand down, and the cops cowered to her accordingly. And don’t tell me it’s a preposterous idea. Quit being so dramatic about it. You know good and well it was not strictly trump supporters. Of course, if the Democrats really cared about law and order they would do a proper investigation. They won’t do it because they’re “complicit”!!!

Prove me wrong…I dare ya!

From: beemann
30-Mar-24
Im old enough to remeber when Conservative didnt mean right wing extremist.......Some of you should be reminded of that..... Everyday the list of Conservatives and Religous leaders who warn us about Trump gets longer. And yet many of you cant hear it or choose to ignore it. Delusional sounds like the right description... A great thinker once said " A mind is like a parachute, it doesnt work if its not open".

From: Nyati
30-Mar-24
I just find it odd that values that generations of Americans grew up with such as law and order, respect, pride in America, success being the result of hard work , crime victims having more rights than criminals, our country actually having a border, personal responsibility, foreign adversary deterrence thru military strength, knowing what a man and woman are, economic security, and the American dream is now defined by the liberals as right wing extremism.

From: fdp
30-Mar-24
The lack of security response on January 6th lay squarely on the shoulders of DJT. He was President, as President he was directly in command of the National Guard elements of the District of Columbia and he didn't need one single persons approval to call them up.

From: Nyati
30-Mar-24

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Trump did offer 10,000 national guard troops but was turned down by Pelosi and DC mayor. If he had sent them after being turned down he would have been declared a dictator using US military to take over DC

From: fdp
30-Mar-24
He didn't need her permission to send them. It was his screw up either by mistake or design and trying to describe it otherwise is nonsense.

He was the Commander and Chief of the D.C. National Guard and the entire freaking U.S. military.

He screwed the pooch...period.

From: KSflatlander
30-Mar-24
70- I'll give you+700 reasons (GUILTY pleas by Trumpers). Prove me wrong...I dare you.

From: Nyati
30-Mar-24
And again, if he had sent the national guard to DC over the objections of the speaker of the house and the mayor of DC Jan. 6th would have been framed as the day Trump used the military to take control of Washington DC and the Capitol rather than an “insurrection” by the public.

It’s all about the best way to sell your product. In this case the product is a political Weapon against your enemy.

From: dean j
30-Mar-24
A lot of you should read Liz Cheney's book "Oath and Honor"

From: beemann
30-Mar-24
I know its a difficult concept but try and undertstand that just because someone does not share your views of the orange Jesus, that does not make that person a liberal. Doesnt make that person a communist or socialist or atheist etc. But thats what you cats do you if you can dehumanize someone then its ok if they are your enemy. In case some of you have forgot christian teachings includes love thy neighbor. At a minimum I expect common decency form my fellow man. So Nyati when christian leaders and conservatives warn us about Trump does that make them liberals? And do they then become your enemy...

From: fdp
30-Mar-24
Nyati....all you are doing is trying to make a lame excuse for Trumps lack of action.

When did he or does he EVER give a rats rear what anybody but his base thinks?

The answer is never.

From: Nyati
30-Mar-24
There’s several things Trump did and still does that I don’t agree with. It’s just that the presidential race has come down to Biden versus Trump and despite his faults , of which there are several , I’ll vote for him in a heartbeat over Biden . I would have voted for whatever republican that won the primary.

From: KSflatlander
30-Mar-24
January 6 shouldn't have happened if there wasn't 1 damn cop at the capitol. Whatever happened to "back the blue?" More like "back the blue when convenient."

From: BC
30-Mar-24
Ya, kinda like when the BLM peaceful protests were firebombing Federal courthouses.

From: Recurve Man
30-Mar-24
This site is getting about as full of idiots as a Starbucks and a Target store.

Shane

From: Matt
30-Mar-24
“Ya, kinda like when the BLM peaceful protests were firebombing Federal courthouses.”

Very much like that. There are hypocrites on both sides.

From: Nyati
30-Mar-24
I watched the storming of the house chambers and I was shocked. I watched the federal courthouse firebombings and was shocked. I watched as city after city was burned or destroyed and was shocked.

I just haven’t seen any proof that Trump was responsible for it. Insurrection is a federal offense but yet that has never been charged against Trump. They have charged him for just about everything else except insurrection and farting in public.

If the “insurrection hearings “ had actually been about getting to the truth except a panel of Trump hating democrats and 2 Trump hating republicans and a TV Director to coordinate the drama maybe we would know more about the truth. But the fact they charged him with everything else except insurrection leads me to believe there is no proof of insurrection.

From: fdp
30-Mar-24
The January 6th Committee was made up of exactly who the Republicans wanted on it due to the sections made by idiots. They had an opportunity and again...screwed it up.

From: sundowner
30-Mar-24
This is what President Trump said on January 6th:

"I know that everyone here will soon be marching over to the Capitol building to peacefully and patriotically make your voices heard."

How is it possible to construe that statement to mean he incited a riot?

From: Nyati
30-Mar-24

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That’s just not true. Minority leader McCarthy couldn’t get the 2 members he wanted on the committee

From: fdp
30-Mar-24
And he had others to choose from. He sacrificed representation of 5 for the support of 2. Stupid.

Jordan is a moron, and likely the only reason McArthy even mentioned him was to appease him and his followers. And it didn't help him in the end any way.

And that is absolutely the truth.

From: Matt
30-Mar-24
“ How is it possible to construe that statement to mean he incited a riot?”

You are aware that was not the only comment he made on the topic, right? And that he used the word “peaceful” once and “fight” numerous times?

Like I said above, hypocrites in both sides.

From: fdp
30-Mar-24
Yep....that is a fact Timex.

From: sundowner
30-Mar-24
"You are aware that was not thw only comment he made on the topic, right? And that he used the word “peaceful” once and “fight” numerous times?"

And how many times has Hillary, Obama, Maxine Waters, Adam Schiff and many other dems used the word "fight" in a political context.....exactly as Trump did?

Yep......another hypocrit.

From: DanaC
30-Mar-24
The BLM riots were not instigated with the express intent of overthrowing an election. The 'equivalency' between the two is 'false' (if I'm being polite.)

From: fdp
30-Mar-24
Dana...logic doesn't figure into these debates.

From: Matt
30-Mar-24
“ And how many times has Hillary, Obama, Maxine Waters, Adam Schiff and many other dems used the word "fight" in a political context.....exactly as Trump did?”

This isn’t a thread on any of those people. Nice attempt at deflecting.

From: sundowner
30-Mar-24
"And that is absolutely the truth."

You wouldn't know the truth if it slapped you in the face. And it probably actually has.

From: Nyati
30-Mar-24
So, I guess it was just a coincidence that out of all the house members that Pelosi could approve the 2 she approved just happened to be Trump haters ? How weird is that

From: sundowner
30-Mar-24
"The BLM riots were not instigated with the express intent of overthrowing an election."

No, they were instigated to burn down federal courthouses, overturn and burn police cars, destroy businesses owned by hardworking citizens, loot and steal and injure many innocent people.

From: sundowner
30-Mar-24
"This isn’t a thread on any of those people. Nice attempt at deflecting."

It's my thread. :-)

From: fdp
30-Mar-24
Nyati...McArthy didn't give her any other choices. You can try, but you can't pin his screw up on anybody but him. He tried to bluff and lost.

Just like the January 6th National Guard situation. One dude is responsible.

Sundowner....could be, but I can smell BS.

From: Matt
30-Mar-24
“It's my thread. :-)”

Should have included those other people in the title if you wanted to discuss them. But it is your thread and you own that.

From: sundowner
30-Mar-24
"Should have included those other people in the title if you wanted to discuss them."

Start your own topic, man. I know you can do it. Think hard.

From: Nyati
30-Mar-24
He gave her his first 2 choices and she refused them . She wasn’t going to approve anyone other than who she wanted. That was her privilege as majority leader

From: fdp
30-Mar-24
You have no idea if that's true, another excuse. And if he and the Republican party weren't bright enough to have alternates...well what can you say.

Just another philosophical, theoretical excuse.

From: fdp
30-Mar-24
There are things that are historical fact.. there are things that are crap. This thread has a lot more crap.

From: sundowner
30-Mar-24
"This thread has a lot more crap."

Not until you posted.

From: RutnStrut
30-Mar-24
"For those of yall that seem to worship the man, good for you,,,,, myself personally just can't."

You really seem like a good dude Timex? But you also seem not to get it. You don't have to worship Trump or even like him. But to deny that he is the better option for this country? That's either ignorance or leftist narrow minded thinking.

From: 70lbDraw
31-Mar-24
“70- I'll give you+700 reasons (GUILTY pleas by Trumpers). Prove me wrong...I dare you.”

Nope, you first. Then tell us about the “due process” offered to your inflated number of “criminals”.

From: shade mt
31-Mar-24
Hate to admit it, but our men in office or running for office, just mirror society in general. oh we hold the door for one another, say please thank you etc.. but beneath that smile is a self centered, me first, sometimes corrupt individual, capable of lying for personal gain, and lacking solid moral standards. good grief let's at least admit our mistakes.! Before you can solve a problem you have to admit there is one.

Then we scoff at the arrogance of a rich man like Trump, and scheme and connive to keep him out of office. Frankly i don't have much time for any of our so called "educated" gov't officials anymore. slandering, conniving, people in 3 piece suits and soft hands that have spent and mishandled to the tune of trillions of dollars...TRILLIONS !!...."smart" ?...or fools?

Biden vs Trump........personality aside it's a no brainer, or have you not noticed just about everything has gone south since Biden took office.?

This country needs to back up take a different route and it starts by getting rid of Biden, no need to slander the man, just fire him.

31-Mar-24

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Chairman Loudermilk Publishes Never-Before Released Anthony Ornato Transcribed Interview

March 8, 2024

WASHINGTON - Today, Committee on House Administration's Subcommittee on Oversight Chairman Barry Loudermilk (GA-11) released a transcribed interview the January 6 Select Committee conducted with President Trump's former White House Deputy Chief of Staff Anthony Ornato, which shows President Donald Trump pushed for 10,000 National Guard troops to protect the nation’s capital.

The interview also shows White House frustration with slow deployment of assistance. The Select Committee conducted this interview in January of 2022, but never released it.

Following Mollie Hemingway's reporting, Chairman Loudermilk released the following statement:

“The former J6 Select Committee apparently withheld Mr. Ornato’s critical witness testimony from the American people because it contradicted their pre-determined narrative," said Chairman Loudermilk. "Mr. Ornato's testimony proves what Mr. Meadows has said all along, President Trump did in fact offer 10,000 National Guard troops to secure the U.S. Capitol, which was turned down.

"This is just one example of important information the former Select Committee hid from the public because it contradicted what they wanted the American people to believe. And, this is exactly why my investigation is committed to uncovering all the facts, no matter the outcome.”

Original reporting by Mollie Hemmingway in The Federalist reveals the January 6 Select Committee suppressed exonerating testimony of President Trump's push for the National Guard on January 6, 2021. The Select Committee falsely claimed they had "no evidence" to support Trump officials' claims the White House had asked for 10,000 National Guard troops. Ornato's interview proves this was false.

Top Takeaways:

1. A January 6 committee staffer asked Ornato, “When it comes to the National Guard statement about having 10,000 troops or any other number of troops, do you recall any discussion prior to the 6th about whether and how many National Guard troops to deploy on January 6th?” Ornato surprised the committee by noting he did recall a conversation between Meadows and Bowser: “He was on the phone with her and wanted to make sure she had everything that she needed,” Ornato told investigators.

2. Meadows “wanted to know if she need any more guardsmen,” Ornato testified. “And I remember the number 10,000 coming up of, you know, ‘The president wants to make sure that you have enough.’ You know, ‘He is willing to ask for 10,000.’ I remember that number. Now that you said it, it reminded me of it. And that she was all set. She had, I think it was like 350 or so for intersection control, and those types of things not in the law enforcement capacity at the time.” Ornato was correct. Bowser declined the offer, asking only for a few hundred National Guard and requiring them to serve in a very limited capacity.

3. Bowser’s decision to decline help from the White House did not end the Trump team’s efforts to secure troops ahead of the protest. When the D.C. mayor declined Trump’s offer of 10,000 troops, Ornato said the White House requested a “quick reaction force” out of the Defense Department in case it was needed.

4. Once the Capitol was breached, the Trump White House pushed for immediate help from Acting Secretary of Defense Christopher Miller and grew frustrated at the slow deployment of that help, according to the testimony. “So then I remember the chief saying, ‘Hey, I’m calling secretary of defense to get that [quick reaction force] in here,” Ornato said. Later he said, “And then I remember the chief telling Miller, ‘Get them in here, get them in here to secure the Capitol now.'”

5. Cheney and her committee falsely claimed they had “no evidence” to support Trump officials’ claims the White House had communicated its desire for 10,000 National Guard troops. In fact, an early transcribed interview conducted by the committee included precisely that evidence from a key source. The interview, which Cheney attended and personally participated in, was suppressed from public release until now.

31-Mar-24
"Just to be perfectly clear,,,imo DJT falls way short of the dignity one should expect of the potus,,,"

just out of curiosity...in your opinion...what president in your lifetime has met that standard of dignity?

From: DanaC
31-Mar-24
Eisenhower, Kennedy, Carter, Reagan, Ford. Even the Bushes showed (some) class. As did Obama. Trump is trash, bespoke suits notwithstanding.

From: shade mt
31-Mar-24
" DJT falls way short of the dignity one should expect "

I agree Timex.....You would think this country could come up with one GOOD man. Knowledge, wisdom, honest, decent leader. Sad truth is till they climb the political ladder to wealth and power, they have probably already been tainted with corruption.

Often the only difference between the common man and political leaders is "opportunity" to be corrupt. The common man deals with, his job, his family, mortgage, 401K...etc...etc Our rich officials got their fingers in everything, and sadly even if they started out good, wealth and power changes them. That being said, Gov't officials should have a higher level of accountability because they are leaders. If my son is a crackhead, it basically effects only my family. If the president of the U.S has a son that is a crackead he should not be leading the whole country, or be involved in foreign affairs.

If i am not a public speaker....no big deal. If the president of the U.S is not a good speaker it is. etc...etc..etc.. Sad this is the best we can do, but Trump is most certainly the best choice of the two. Our Gov't needs a total overhaul, and Trump could get the wheels turning, WHY ELSE DO THEY HATE HIM SO!!

From: fdp
31-Mar-24
Happy Easter Everyone.

31-Mar-24
interesting how we hold others to standards that we cant uphold ourselves.

imagine if teams of people scoured bowsite posts for all the things weve posted that would fall below the level of "dignity" that we claim we want our leaders to possess...and thats just what we say in public...let alone what we say and do in private.

31-Mar-24
”grew up around marine officers,,,when they were at work they carried on with the upmost amount of respect & dignity..... When they were off work they partied & carried on, no different than any other folks.”

exactly . the difference between trump and all the others is that they try to make you believe they are something or someone the are not.

at the end of the day…it all boils down to policy…it’s the only thing that matters.

From: CaptMike
31-Mar-24
Comical that the anti Trumpers here nitpick at him for unprovable claims yet completely ignore how well the country was doing under his presidency. This is further proof that they would spite their faces by biting off their noses. Mean tweets and hurt feelings should have little to do with the health, safety and well being of the country.

From: sundowner
31-Mar-24
"...he doesn't seem have a very good relationship with the military officers in his cabinet."

If you mean Secretary of Defense James "Mad Dog " Mattis, he turned out to be mostly anti Trump after disagreeing over Syria policy, although to his credit he kept his mouth shut after resigning.

United States Marines are very special people. Timex, I'm sure your father was (is?)a great Marine, and his service to this nation is much appreciated.

Trump has shown that he respects and appreciates all members of our armed forces. He did more for veterans than any president in modern history, and raised active military pay. The military loves and appreciates him too. On the other hand, biden has diverted funds from veterans programs to provide handouts for illegal alien criminals.

From: Nyati
31-Mar-24
Trumps role in dividing the country was to win the 2016 election over Hillary. She and the Democrats felt she deserved and was preordained to become president. That’s when she and the Democratic operatives started using illegitimate president and fought him tooth and nail on every issue .

I had no idea that he would win but apparently a majority of Americans didn’t want Hillary and was ready for a change. She and the Democratic operatives couldn’t and have yet not accepted that outcome.

Bengazi May have sealed her fate much like Afghanistan May have sealed Biden’s fate . We will see

From: CaptMike
31-Mar-24
How do “allegations” differ between the things Trump is accused of and what Biden is accused of? Other than firsthand testimony, emails and a computer with evidence of Biden wrongdoing? I missed where Trump erased his computer hard drives and then destroyed them with hammers. And, let’s ignore the myriad donations made to the Biden’s by various hand-picked judges and prosecutors who are now involved in his legal charges. I mean, what else matters other than our feelings?

From: sundowner
31-Mar-24
"The political division in this country & perhaps more importantly our government is unhealthy & imo unsustainable. & like it or not Trump has had a major role in that division. The savior to some & toxic to others, with very few neutral in the middle."

Yes, the political division in our country is troubling and, I agree, not sustainable. Of course the cause of the division is seen differently by the opposing forces.

To a Conservative like me, the division had it's roots in the Democrat left moving so far left that reasonable people could no longer compromise with them without giving up on their core principles. And to Conservatives, it seems that the left has no desire to compromise. And when you think they have pushed the envelope as far as they can, they double down on even further insanity. Example: we have a currently serving Supreme Court justice who, during Senate confirmation hearings, could not, or simply refused to define what a woman is. Yet every Democrat voted to confirm her nomination.

Donald Trump, along with all his undesirable traits, just happens to represent the other side of the political spectrum......the belief in American traditions, American common sense, America first policies. There are growing elements in the Democrat party that believe America is evil, and a force for bad in the world. Conservatives can't compromise with that belief, so unfortunately the divide will continue....to what end we can't know. I pray it doesn't end in our total ruin. If it does, Conservatives will always believe it was caused by the leftist Democrats.

31-Mar-24
"So your saying higher ranking military officers, colonels, generals, just "pretend" to exhibit the upmost respect & dignity."

you might want to go back and read what i posted again. i said exactly what i mean...in response to what you said.

but to answer your question...yes. as you so accurately said...they have their public persona and they have a private persona. generals...colonels...and officers are not immune to the same failings as anyone else.

at least with trump...you dont have to wonder.

From: Mint
31-Mar-24
"So your saying higher ranking military officers, colonels, generals, just "pretend" to exhibit the upmost respect & dignity." Unfortunately a lot of them sell their souls and go work for the military industrial complex who put out crap equipment that endangers the troops for the sake of a buck. Way too many times the families of our troops had to come up with the money themselves to send their family members quality equipment.

From: shade mt
31-Mar-24
considering we are now facing things that are not just republican vs democrat, but also right vs wrong there is gonna be division....how can there not be?

lots of this stuff is like water that drips, it eventually wears down rocks....what was once taboo is now being considered as normal, because you are constantly exposed to it. Some are hard enough to not wear down, others get gradually swayed to the left.

from gun control, to gov't scandal to, same sex marriage, transgender problems, border problems, inflation...etc...etc...etc

There is gonna be division.....you can bet on that.

From: Matt
31-Mar-24
“interesting how we hold others to standards that we cant uphold ourselves.”

Have you actually looked at the standard Trump has set by his behavior when suggesting that people on this site somehow hold him to a higher standard than they do themselves? How many felonies have you been charged with?

“In 2023, a civil trial jury found that Trump sexually abused E. Jean Carroll. In 2024, a New York state court found Trump liable for financial fraud. Trump is appealing both judgments. He is also indicted in New York on 34 felony counts of falsifying business records, in Florida on 40 felony counts related to his mishandling of classified documents, in Washington, D.C., on four felony counts of conspiracy and obstruction for efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election, and in Georgia on ten charges of racketeering and other felonies committed in an effort to overturn the state's 2020 election results. Trump pleaded not guilty to all charges.“

From: KSflatlander
31-Mar-24
70- I gave you +700 pieces of factual proof. Your turn

"Trump has shown that he respects and appreciates all members of our armed forces."

Horse s#%t- he avoided the draft and call soldiers who die in battle losers. You're dilusional...again.

I'm a lot of things but at least I'm no apologist for a con man.

Trump does not deserve another shot after attacking the foundation of our democracy, Biden doesn't deserve another shot either. I can't vote for a guy who leaves armed forces in a pickle like his afghan withdraw. Along with his top secret documents crap. He and Trump should both be in prison for that IMO. Lastly, Biden cognitive ability is compromised.

31-Mar-24
"Have you actually looked at the standard Trump has set by his behavior when suggesting that people on this site somehow hold him to a higher standard than they do themselves? How many felonies have you been charged with?"

i think a better question would be how many times could posters here have been charged with various crimes...if they were under the same amount of scrutiny as trump.

From: Nyati
31-Mar-24
If a state attorney general runs on and is elected to find and prosecute a crime against a specific individual they will indict that individual. Now whether they are found guilty and verdict is upheld thru appeals is another story yet to find out .

And BTW for those that have forgotten or willfully has ignored that’s not how our system of justice is supposed to work.

31-Mar-24
“i think a better question would be how many times could posters here have been charged with various crimes...if they were under the same amount of scrutiny as trump.”

Just curious, how many of these posters are running for POTUS? I would darn sure hope anyone running for public office would be held to a higher standard.

From: Nyati
31-Mar-24
I would sure hope they wouldn’t use their office and power to influence foreign governments to enrich their own family then influence the media to suppress the information before their next election

From: Mint
31-Mar-24
Anyone that brings up the E Jean Carroll sexual assault case just shows me they have no interest in justice and have a serious case of Trump Derangement Syndrome. She had not one shred of evidence against Trump except her word but couldn't say what day, month, year or season of the year it happened. She has said in the past rape was sexy and on and on. I hope to God I would never stoop that low to wish that kind of justice on any Democrat.

From: CaptMike
31-Mar-24
"How many felonies have you been charged with?" What a laughable statement. This only shows the severe ignorance of the left. But, happy "Transgender Day of Visibility."

From: BC
31-Mar-24
Clinton was banging an intern that was his daughter’s age, then lied about it on live TV. Today he is one of the democrat’s most revered elder statesman. Not to mention his jaunts to Epstein island. But no problem, he’s a a democrat.

From: Nyati
31-Mar-24
It’s not that hard to get a felony indictment. Just need an attorney general to make one up

01-Apr-24
“I would darn sure hope anyone running for public office would be held to a higher standard.”

I think you might have missed my point.

Everyone is flawed…add to that a motivated congress/ag/da/prosecutor/judge/media…along with the necessary amount of scrutiny…not one of us would or could meet the standard.

From: peter.p
01-Apr-24

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01-Apr-24
"Not everyone is applying for perhaps what could be considered the most important & powerful job in the world."

true.

but everyone who is applying for that job...given the right amount of motivation from the the aforementioned individuals and groups (congress/ag/da/prosecutor/judge/media) can and will be found lacking...either because of actual deeds...or fictitious ones.

01-Apr-24
"NYC......is absolutely not the place to use as an example to represent the entire country.

...in general the people are gruff, overbearing & attitudinal......basically if your a soft, passive type personality person,,, NYC will chew you up & spit you out."

we are all a product of our environment...think about it...and how it applies to trumps personality.

From: DanaC
01-Apr-24
The heck of it is _upstate_ New Yorkers are some of the nicest people I've met.

From: BowSniper
01-Apr-24
When illegal aliens get more government assistance than homeless veterans, it's time for a change in leadership.

From: BowSniper
01-Apr-24

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NYC lefty politician forces firetruck to remove symbol honoring its fallen 9/11 heroes.

F - New York and anyone who votes to put these lefty Marxists in power

01-Apr-24
"The heck of it is _upstate_ New Yorkers are some of the nicest people I've met."

pretty much the same can be said for a lot of states...whenever you get out of the major metropolitan areas. they are a different breed.

From: Pat Lefemine
07-Apr-24
I’m in upstate NY at my farm. There’s Trump 2024 signs everywhere. If you could surgically remove NYC and Albany, Trump would win NY by 20 points. It’s just as red as Ohio up here. Good, frustrated people that are Powerless to an out of control Democrat dominated government.

07-Apr-24
if large donors are any indication...those who thought the whales wouldnt eventually come home after the primary might have been mistaken.

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