All_Pro_Bills

Our government has devolved into pure and basic comedy. Today Sullivan revealed the intelligence community has verified proof that Hedley Lamar and his gang of louts and wranglers will be attacking Rockridge at sundown today. Sheriff Bart responded by stated he doesn't see any sign of an imminent attack.

The major tools of intelligence agencies worldwide are deception and misinformation. In layman's terms professional liars. A critical thinking or skeptical public asking for details and specifics is the biggest risk they face. Typically all requests for "proof" are meet by concerns for national security, the unwanted disclosure of methods and procedures, putting people in "danger" by revealing the truth, and if all else fails questioning the loyalties of the questioner. All part of the deception. The exception of course is US intelligence assessments which always provide the truth to the public. And if you disagree with that then you must be an asset of some foreign entity or parroting disinformation narratives providing support to some nefarious adversary. Because trust us, we're the government.

How long before the narrative "Durham is a Russian asset" gets cued up in the MSM? What's so very scary about establishment media operatives is that they're so, so predictable. Otherwise he needs to be careful as people with dirt on the Clinton's have a 573% higher than average probability of committing suicide.

I feel much more optimistic and interested since the Bills have a genuine MVP player in Josh Allen. And a good supporting cast at most positions. Plus a GM and HC tandem, while not perfect, that is still pretty good. So for the next 10 years or so we've got a real good shot at the Championship every season instead of the hope and pray for a miracle of the past couple decades. Just get some damn pass rushers! What I don't like is the transformation of the game experience from a sporting event to some entertainment vehicle. And as for the Super Bowl I never watch the pre-game fluff and the halftime shows never interested me regardless of who was performing. For me its a good opportunity to hit the bathroom and take out the garbage for the Monday morning pick-up. I also stopped watching pre-game or weekday sports shows on the ESPN, NFL channel, and the other networks about 3 years ago because I just find them all to be monotonous and a waste of time. I'll tune in the game about 1 minute before the starting time.

Announcements this morning that Russia is withdrawing troop from border areas. Conflicting stories whether its some or all. And as I suggested exit the manufactured narrative an attack is imminent and enter the manufactured narrative Joe Biden is a tough and effective leader that stared down Putin narrative. All CNN scripts and talking points in the process of replacement with the new theme. Let's get those approval rating up! Now there's an issue the Democrats can run on in November. Which is "if we lose the House or Senate Putin will be emboldened". I'll say one thing. These guys are good at creating illusions.

That doesn't seem logical. Why float the boat in the first place if you're not going to take it out on the lake? And in lieu of any strategic benefit what good thing was there to ruin? I can't recall one major concession Trump gave to Moscow. He inhibited NordStream2 and initiated sanctions against the regime and close oligarchs and supporters of Putin. And for the Russians to take the time and effort install a puppet leader for a limited window of opportunity and never take advantage of it in any meaningful way? There's a lot of holes in that explanation. Itsuggests a lot of investment without any return. Its more plausible the theory connecting Trump to Russia is false. As we know now from the Durham investigation that "evidence" was fabricated. All to inhibit the functioning of the administration which worked very well. And as I recall Trump asked Zelensky to re-start an investigation into Burisma and corruption which happened to include Biden family interests. As we know Biden had previously killed the investigation as a condition for the delivery of certain US aid and assistance. We know this from video of the former VP bragging about how he got the lead investigator fired. That sounds awfully consistent to the quid pro quo arrangement Trump was accused of proposing. Col. Vindman who was a participant on calls between Trump and Zelensky provided impeachment testimony suggested they discussed a quid pro quo deal. Something Zelensky himself denied was suggested. But Zelensky for some reason was not called on to provide any testimony. I stand by my current contention the current Ukraine "crisis" is being magnified by the Washington establishment to make Biden look tough and effective in an attempt to resuscitate his failing approval rating and avoid a potential rout in November's mid-term elections. Defeat in the House and Senate would doom the progressive agenda, shift the majority and committee chairs to the opposition, and open up the potential for unwanted investigations and oversight. If war breaks out Biden looks capable in addressing Russian aggression and if there is no war then his tough stance forced Putin to back down. Win/win..

What I'd like somebody to explain is if Putin desperately wants to absorb Ukraine into the sphere of Russian influence then why didn't he act during the Trump administration when, as some allege, he had a puppet in the White House that would not have lifted a finger to stop the Russians? Rather than waiting until a change in US administrations took place when a new President some claim is trying to stop a war and oppose Russian aggression is now President? Nothing fundamentally on the ground has changed. And Putin is many bad things but one of them isn't being an idiot.

When playing the Chiefs I wonder if Any Reid has McDermott sync'd out of something? Andy's Jedi mind tricks from across the field! I hear the excuse about learning from the experience of failure but in real life you also need to be able to visualize potential outcomes and have some foresight into how your actions might play out. Like you don't have to pick a fight with an MMA champion to "learn" from the experience that engaging in that confrontation is going to result in getting the crap kicked out of you. Use your imagination, and think. That's all it is, Leslie and Sean, think!

A more aggressive defensive scheme and a play maker or two on defense. Not even all-pro type guys. Just some marginal improvement. I thought Edmunds was going to become one but he's not. He has all the physical tools but his instincts just seem to run him out of the play too often. Maybe he'd be better or even excel in a 3-4 alignment defense? Draft a CB 1st or 2nd round opposite White. Maybe one of the 1st or 2nd year players transforms into a top player but the clocks ticking here and the window is open right now. Its hard to argue for improvements for an offense that scores 30+ points the majority of the game but interior line upgrades. The other thing is this. Josh Allen is a superstar. You might disagree with me but I think without Josh this might be a 6 or 7 win team. Just that means you've got to protect him better and minimize the hits he takes. Upgrade the offensive line for protection and dump those designed QB runs. That means get a big physical back to compliment Singletary.

It's all political theater scripted to portray Biden as the tough and effective leader that stared down Putin in order to revive his dismal polling numbers. In contrast to the bombastic rhetoric, listen to comments from President Zelensky. Does he sound like a guy worried about an invasion?

My problem with the Iraq war, for one, is Saddam had nothing to do with the 9/11 attacks. Was it something like 15 of 17 terrorists were Saudi nationals? What does that tell you? Connect the dots and follow the trail. But even now our government keeps secret the reports into the investigations of Saudi government, royal family, and other official involvement. It's simply too politically and strategically important to not embarrass and call out our Middle East "friend". Better for every administration since then to hide the truth from American citizens. But the decision was to go after Iraq. Supported by manufactured "evidence" and uncollaborated stories. Saddam's brutal secular dictatorship while undesirable, was keeping Iranian aspirations of greater control and influence in check. This was demonstrated by the Iraq/Iran war years earlier which was fought to a draw. But US decision makers went ahead and attacked Iraq. Toppled the government and plunged the country into chaos. And unchecked soon after, Iran started extending its influence into many Middle Eastern countries, including Shia militias and other radical groups ironically in Iraq. What did US policy makers expect would happen by removing Iraq and therefore removing Iran's natural enemy? So today Iran is the big threat. And they don't like the US. Can you blame them? In the 1950's the CIA instigated a coup and installed the Shah for twenty some years after the Iranian government pursued the nationalization of foreign oil holdings inside the country. And backed Iraq in the war with Iran then a few years later turned around and attacked Iraq which the US supported, funded, and armed in the fight. The US it seems has had an obsession with controlling Iran for 70 years. I guess the lesson is sometimes you get what you deserve rather than what you want.

The latest theory is Iraqi WMD's were buried and hidden on Oak Island by the Knights Templar along with their missing treasure that disappeared from Europe in 1307.

I prefer somebody in charge that actually knows what they're doing. Bit that competency has yet to be displayed. What's comical is nobody seems capable of making a rational argument to support Biden's piss poor performance to date other than invoking the go-to comparison that he's doing better than Trump. By you own admission, that's hardly a ringing endorsement. Sadly, the argument boils down to a comparison of the relative level of failure between two Presidents. So is the idea Biden might suck but Trump sucked more so Biden is doing a better poor job so he's the preferred choice. That's hardly cause for a celebration.

Photoshop?

Confederate and Nazi flags? Really? Confederate Canadians in a hotbed of Nazi extremism like western Ontario? Who makes up this crap? Whoever it is they need to run their fictional accounts through the "Bullsheet and believability test. Why not throw in a few references to human sacrifices and Stanic worship to juice up the narrative a little more!

This morning, the State Department is ordering an evacuation of US embassy staff.

Sounds like the campaign messaging for November 2022 is going to be don't blame us, blame evil corporations and business owners for price increases.

I've taken an objective view of the situation. Please feel free to share your insights on where this might be headed. And your attempts to discredit my views by questioning my loyalties is a failure. My loyalty is with America, but that doesn't mean I am blind to Biden's limitations and the weak team he's got in place. That is the fault of the voters most of which I expect regret their choice.

I'm not making anything up. Rather I suggest I am simply informed on the topic. You see, I pay attention to what all the players are saying and doing. Not just the statements coming out of the administration in Washington. You're misunderstanding my views or perhaps misstating them. I'm not cheering anyone on. Nor am I expressing want to happen or what I hope happens. Only my assessment of what I expect to happen. I think my assessment is a very likely outcome. Certainly more likely than some prediction of a Russian invasion over the weekend. That seems preposterous. If this is a true and honest assessment from our intelligence community we might want to get some fresh talent into those agencies. I'm curious. What do you think happens next here?

Not a bad guy. Just an idiot pursuing a policy designed to make him look tough that's bound to fail in many ways while delivering German and French support to Putin. Soon enough Germany and France will announce they've reached a mutual understanding between their two countries and Ukraine and Russia for a framework for moving forward with de-escalating tensions along with holding future talks and discussion between the parties. Something which will leave the brain trust in Washington without a seat at the table. Germany wants Russian gas and closer economic ties. France and Russia want to weaken U.S. influence over European polices. Ukraine wants to ensure aid and support for tighter economic integration with western Europe. Everybody gets what they want except the knuckleheads in DC. Just watch.

Latest poll finds that 6 out of 10 Americans are telling pollsters that there's literally nothing Biden has done during his presidency that they are happy with. The findings stem from a CNN Poll conducted by SSRS in January and February. What a mess indeed!

The intent of the committee was never to prove guilt or involvement. Its purpose is to produce a finding based on an assumption of guilt by accusation. Using a few facts and filling in the blanks in between the plot line to produce a narrative and accounting of the events they believe the public will find "believable". Producing a story their followers will find credible based on their standards and something the media can run with through to the 2022 mid-terms. With every Democratic candidate then running a mid-term campaign with the "findings" demanding their opponent condemn and denounce the actions of the insurrection and their leader. If if they don't, well they're a threat to democracy and shouldn't be sitting in service of the nation in the very building that was attacked 2 years earlier. The problem is what I believe James Carville pointed out during the Clinton campaigns of '92 and '96. Its the economy stupid. If economic conditions continue to deteriorate nobody is going to give a hoot about 1/6 come November. See COVID restrictions suddenly being dropped in many States because the science has changed. More like the most recent poll results are in and they are not good.

I believe the economic and financial conditions of 1980 and 2022 are completely different. But the answer might come down to a few simple question. Do you think Powell and the Fed can or will do what Volker did which was a massive increase in interest rates? Do you think the US economy of 2022 can handle interest rates of around 18% interest rates? Or even 8%? My assessment, without any doubts is NO. Powell will talk a good game, downplay the impact on prices, and not do much of anything. Especially in a year of mid-term elections. He doesn't want to be accused of playing favorites even though the Fed claims to be "independent". Nothing could be further from the truth. Yesterday there was a rumor in the markets of an "emergency" 50 basis point rate hike coming as early as today. Incredibly, there are investors and traders that still believe the Fed has some control over the situation. Maybe asking another simple question which is if a rumor of the Fed raising rates a measly 50 basis point panics the markets how are they going to actually raise rates high enough to address 7.5% CPI reported inflation without tanking everything? They can't.

The smoking gun! You found it.

You seem to want to bundle up a whole bunch of topics with no relevancy to my comments. But I'm going to keep it focused on topic which is parental involvement is school curriculum. All I'm saying is attacking parents for involvement in school curriculum is a political and social landmine. You can call parents all kinds of names and accuse them of being domestic terrorists or book burners or any other negative label or tag you want to pin on them. It won't make any difference. Nobody's listening to that stuff anymore as the narrative is just old and worn out past its expiration date. Parents don't want their 4 year olds learning about gender reassignment surgery. And encouraging kids a few years older to entertain it? You've can't be serious? You think this is a good idea? They don't want their young kids being taught to stereotype and label their classmates. They don't want their kids to be taught in what presents itself as a divisive and hostile school environment telling some kids they're oppressors and others they're victims. 5 and 6 year olds are oppressors. Wow. You think all this crap is popular with the majority? Of any social or economic group of people? Its not. You think sicking the FBI and the DOJ on parents is a winning strategy? If Democrats run anywhere near your view in November they're going to get slaughtered at the polls. I think most are smart enough to see that risk. Sure, but why not stand outside the polls in November and call everyone voter entering the polling place a racist and trans-phobic book burner but also ask them to please vote for us because we're the good guys!