Month: October 2016

Unfavorability

Клинтон, сообщает нам АВС, вырвалась вперед и теперь обходит Трампа по этому показателю на два пункта: 60:58. Нетривиальное достижение, учитывая, сколько денег, времени и усилий положила вся элита на то, чтобы не любили Трампа. Вот что значит талант: само получается, никая помощь не нужна.

Clinton is seen unfavorably by 60 percent of likely voters in the latest results, a new high. Trump is seen unfavorably by essentially as many — 58 percent. Marking the depth of these views, 49 percent see Clinton “strongly” unfavorably, and 48 percent say the same about Trump –- unusual levels of strong sentiment.

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Silver lining

The silver lining for Hillary Clinton on emails: rising scrutiny on James Comey

The more that the story revolves around Comey in the next eight days, the better it will be for Clinton., пишет Washington Post.

Пресса, естественно, делает для этого все, от нее зависящее, хотя еще немного стесняется: вот WaPo про это пишет так, как будто это не они пытаются во всем обвинить Коми, а оно как-то само так вот получается почему-то.

Гиены пера, ничего не поделаешь.

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Нет никакого жульничества

А вот, пишут, в Миннесоте какие правила теперь:

State law establishes a detailed procedure to match felons, people under guardianship and noncitizens against the list of people who have registered to vote in the statewide voter registration system. In the case of a match, county auditors are required to change the voter status of any registered voters who are determined to be felons, under guardianship or noncitizens.

But according to instructions from the Secretary of State, election officials must allow felons, people under guardianship and noncitizens who are identified as such on the poll roster to vote anyway, so long as they take an oath claiming they are eligible to vote.

Отдельные отщепенцы, однако, возражают:

Minnesota Secretary of State and county election managers are being sued by election judges who claim the 2016 Minnesota Election Judge Guide requires them to violate state election laws.

Когда ЦИК Secretary of State приказывает допускать к голосованию неграждан, если те поклянутся, что им можно голосовать, – можно ли назвать это “жульничеством на выборах”?

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Праведный гнев

JAMES COMEY BROKE WITH LORETTA LYNCH AND JUSTICE DEPARTMENT TRADITION

James Comey fails to follow Justice Department rules yet again

The damage Comey’s bad timing could do

FBI head James Comey should’ve done America a favor and shut up instead of mucking up the election with reopened Clinton email probe

Top Dem rep: Comey letter ‘terrible lapse in judgment’

James Comey is damaging our democracy

Eric Holder: James Comey is a good man, but he made a serious mistake. (Учитывая, кто это пишет, особенно смешно.)

Да как он посмел? Это же может ПОВЛИЯТЬ НА ВЫБОРЫ!

Все-таки не обошлось без октябрьского сюрприза. То есть их было навалом, но все ни фига не сюрпризы, а вот этот – явно сюрприз. Настоящий.

UPD: В качестве напоминания – июльская статья из Washington Post: Republicans attack Mr. Comey for doing his job.

IF REPUBLICANS believe the FBI director is corrupt and political, they should have the gumption to say so. Instead, many have insulted James B. Comey with slimy implications and underhanded threats since Tuesday, when he announced that he would not recommend charges against Hillary Clinton relating to her use of a private email server while secretary of state.

И еще одно напоминание, гораздо более давнее, из тех сказочных времен, когда за президентство дрался другой Клинтон: Flashback: Clinton cheered 11th hour indictment that doomed Bush reelection

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No shit, Sherlock

CNBC: FBI probing new Clinton emails

“In previous congressional testimony, I referred to the fact that the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) had completed its investigation of former Secretary Clinton’s personal email server. Due to recent developments, I am writing to supplement my previous testimony,” Comey wrote.

“In connection with an unrelated case, the FBI has learned of the existence of emails that appear to be pertinent to the investigation. I am writing to inform you that the investigative team briefed me on this yesterday, and I agreed that the FBI should take appropriate investigative steps designed to allow investigators to review these emails to determine whether they contain classified information, as well as to assess their importance to our investigation,” he added.

UPD: Кругману-то как крышу снесло, а.

UPD: А виноват во всем, оказывается, маньяк Винер. Новые материалы оказались найдены на компьютере, изъятом в ходе расследования его приключений. Computer seized in Weiner probe prompts FBI to take new steps in Clinton email inquiry

The emails were found on a computer used jointly by both Weiner and his wife, top Clinton aide Huma Abedin, according to a person with knowledge of the inquiry. Federal officials have been examining Weiner’s alleged sexually suggestive online messages with a teenage girl.

UPD: Симметричный ответ: внезапно нашлось еще одно ужасное видео! Трамп на сцене целует бывшую Мисс Вселенную! Туда же: In Iowa, Clinton doesn’t mention new FBI email probe as she attacks Trump’s treatment of women

UPD: The Democratic Coalition Against Trump filed a complaint with the Department of Justice Office of Professional Responsibility on Friday against FBI Director James Comey for interfering in the Presidential election, following the FBI’s decision to open up an investigation into Secretary Clinton’s emails this close to Election Day. Federal employees are forbidden from participating in political activities under the Hatch Act.

UPD: CNN: Time for FBI chief Comey to resign

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Wow

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The leaders of an armed group who seized a national wildlife refuge in rural Oregon were acquitted Thursday in the 41-day standoff that brought new attention to a long-running dispute over control of federal lands in the U.S. West.

Tumult erupted in the courtroom after the verdicts were read when an attorney for group leader Ammon Bundy demanded his client be immediately released, repeatedly yelling at the judge. U.S. marshals tackled attorney Marcus Mumford to the ground, used a stun gun on him several times and arrested him.

Присяжные оправдали, даром что формально эти ребята вполне виновны.

Реакция Вокса: The verdict for those armed militants who took over a federal building is white privilege in action. Невозможно, мол, не вспомнить тут про расу. Ну, может быть, кому и невозможно. Типа, “а я всегда о ней думаю”.

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Пара ссылок на память

WaPo: Inside ‘Bill Clinton Inc.’: Hacked memo reveals intersection of charity and personal income

The Hill: Memo reveals interplay between Clinton Foundation, personal business

Отметим, что в изложении этих изданий Хиллари как бы ни при чем. О том, какую роль в семейном бизнесе играла Хиллари, пишут только источники вроде Daily Caller.

Huma Abedin Granted Access To Hillary Based On Clinton Global Initiative Donor Status

Все равно, конечно, безобразие. Ничего, вот станет Хиллари президентом, назначит кого надо в Верховный Суд, отменит Citizen United, и в информационной сфере все станет совсем правильно. А Ассанжа можно и дроном, если что.

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