Nutcase CNN White House correspondent Jim Acosta has made a complete fool of himself yet again; this time at the Singapore Summit. The multimillionaire 'journalist' went berserk on two separate occasions; caught on videotape.
At one point during the meeting, Presidents Trump and Kim came out on the balcony and waved to the crowd. Acosta allegedly began jumping up and down, blurting wild questions to the shock and disgust of international reporters. To quiet the rabid reporter, President Trump calmly replied that "the meeting is going very well," and returned inside. Enraged, Acosta turned on the crowd and screamed: "Hey! If they're not going to let me into their #@$%&/ meeting this is what happens!" The hotheaded fool didn't even realize that his microphone was still open and broadcasting to the entire world.
RT News cited an unnamed source who said that, after the incident, Kim and Trump had an informal discussion about Freedom of the Press. The North Korean President was puzzled as to why we tolerate such behavior. In fairness to Kim, the Communist nations in Asia all hold the belief that a free press is a destabilizing influence in society and they see objectively the polarization, dumbing-down, and demoralizing that our media causes in society. What they don't realize is that people like Acosta are abusing the system; and that the free market has a few built-in fail-safes. Like access to foreign media when ours becomes too incompetent.
Acosta later started shouting during the treaty proposal signing, disrupting the event. As a side note, this isn't the first time that Acosta has behaved in this irresponsible manner. In January, he had to be escorted out of the White House Press Room after losing it during a press briefing while Trump was hosting the President of Kazakhstan.
Acosta, of course, is a hero to the Loony Left who were praising his conduct side-by-side with Robert DeNiro's breakdown at the Tony Awards. Those two represent quite clearly the mentality and character of the average Democrat these days.
"I, the Night Wind know many things, because I walk by night. Many strange tales of those who have stepped into the shadows...and of those things which they dare not speak."
Wednesday, June 13, 2018
Tuesday, June 12, 2018
TRUMP FOES GNASH TEETH AT SINGAPORE SUCCESS
The historic Singapore Summit concluded today with both North Korea and the United States agreeing to a thawing of relations. Everywhere except the American Corporate Media---whose pundits' predictions failed miserably once again---were applauding Trump's principled and sensible stand. KCNA, North Korea's sole media outlet, reported earlier that Kim Jong-Un would be visiting the US in the near future; and that Trump was scheduling a trip to Pyongyang.
"Even if a country has had a hostile relationship with us in the past, our attitude is that, if that nation respects our autonomy, we shall seek normalization through dialogue." was a statement to KCNA through the North Korean Foreign Ministry.
President Trump took the bold step of terminating American military exercises in and around the Korean Peninsula; which was a huge obstacle to peace. Trump, however, hasn't agreed to lifting sanctions and diplomatic relations are still on hold; but there is considerable optimism that American troops will leave Korea after 68 years and that bilateral trade and diplomacy will establish permanent peace there. The Cold War began in Korea; the Singapore Summit should mark its official end.
Few Americans really grasp the significance of Singapore. In averting war, Trump crossed some very powerful Beltway interests which actively sought a Second Korean War. The coverage of Singapore has in the Corporate Media has ranged from muted despair to hostile sneering to outright rage. The Democratic Party Establishment wanted war in Korea so they could capitalize on 'regime change' both politically and financially. The Neocons wanted war in Korea because the payoffs they received from defense contractors and the Moonies was a Neocon cash-cow. The Alt-RINO/Red Pills wanted war in Korea because they think that there are too many Asians on Earth already; and an atomic war would be a good way to get rid of millions of them.
The Singapore Summit ranks with the Sino-US Trade Deal of 2017 as Trump's greatest Foreign Policy achievement. The US Media, slinking away like a bunch of wet hens, won't give him the credit that he deserves. But the proof will be in the pudding when trade between our two countries opens again.
"Even if a country has had a hostile relationship with us in the past, our attitude is that, if that nation respects our autonomy, we shall seek normalization through dialogue." was a statement to KCNA through the North Korean Foreign Ministry.
President Trump took the bold step of terminating American military exercises in and around the Korean Peninsula; which was a huge obstacle to peace. Trump, however, hasn't agreed to lifting sanctions and diplomatic relations are still on hold; but there is considerable optimism that American troops will leave Korea after 68 years and that bilateral trade and diplomacy will establish permanent peace there. The Cold War began in Korea; the Singapore Summit should mark its official end.
Few Americans really grasp the significance of Singapore. In averting war, Trump crossed some very powerful Beltway interests which actively sought a Second Korean War. The coverage of Singapore has in the Corporate Media has ranged from muted despair to hostile sneering to outright rage. The Democratic Party Establishment wanted war in Korea so they could capitalize on 'regime change' both politically and financially. The Neocons wanted war in Korea because the payoffs they received from defense contractors and the Moonies was a Neocon cash-cow. The Alt-RINO/Red Pills wanted war in Korea because they think that there are too many Asians on Earth already; and an atomic war would be a good way to get rid of millions of them.
The Singapore Summit ranks with the Sino-US Trade Deal of 2017 as Trump's greatest Foreign Policy achievement. The US Media, slinking away like a bunch of wet hens, won't give him the credit that he deserves. But the proof will be in the pudding when trade between our two countries opens again.
Monday, June 11, 2018
TRUMP AND KIM MEET IN SINGAPORE
Much to the frustration of US Liberals and Neocon RINOs, the long-anticipated face-to-face meeting between Presidents Donald Trump and Kim Jong Un went off in Singapore as scheduled. We don't have all of the details yet, but RT News reported just moments ago that both leaders left the talk in good spirits and briefly spoke to the international press.
President Kim stated that the summit was "a good prelude to peace", while President Trump described it as "A lot of progress---better than anyone could have expected." Trump also alluded to a proposed document that the two leaders would sign---as of yet we do not know the nature of that agreement.
Op-ed writers in the Chinese news outlet The Global Times speculated that the two countries were about to establish formal diplomatic relations. They noted that both American and North Korean flags were displayed at the meeting---which typically doesn't happen in countries without such ties.
What we will say here for now, is that this meeting is something that we at this blog wanted to see happen and have advocated for some time. The end of the Cold War ended should have ended the hostilities on the Korean Peninsula. But the sordid and mercenary interests of the Deep Statists, the Moonie Cult fanatics, and the toadies of both---the Corporate Media---isolated North Korea and rebuffed every attempt Pyongyang made for rapprochement. North Korea was unjustly called part of 'An Axis of Evil' by the RINO Bush and was a scapegoat during Obama's 'Pivot to Asia'.
In 2016, President Kim expressed a desire to meet with Trump. Trump nearly fell into the same trap as his predecessors under the malignant influence of Tillerson, McMaster, and Mattis. With the first two booted from power, Trump was able to do what he does best: think outside of the box; gain a clearer picture and then do the right thing.
North Korea was never a threat to the United States after 1953---not even with American troops stationed in South Korea. Pyongyang only began seeking advanced weapons of mass destruction after being threatened by the likes of Bush and Obama. What North Korea really needs---and certainly Trump will bring up this matter---is bilateral trade with the US. Marxist economies are never very efficient and the arms race imposed on North Korea has been a tremendous drain on the nation's resources. By opening to American markets, North Korea will have access to American goods---particularly agricultural.
This type of agreement would also obviate the need for massive American military spending to maintain a force in South Korea. South Korean President Moon has expressed a willingness to take on more---and ideally all---of the responsibility for his nation's defense. There is really no need for the 'peacekeeping' force we maintain there; currently about 25,000 personnel. They could better be deployed defending our own borders, for a change.
Time will tell what will come of this summit, but the beginning looks positive. It's more than has been done by American leaders in Korea since the fall of the Iron Curtain.
President Kim stated that the summit was "a good prelude to peace", while President Trump described it as "A lot of progress---better than anyone could have expected." Trump also alluded to a proposed document that the two leaders would sign---as of yet we do not know the nature of that agreement.
Op-ed writers in the Chinese news outlet The Global Times speculated that the two countries were about to establish formal diplomatic relations. They noted that both American and North Korean flags were displayed at the meeting---which typically doesn't happen in countries without such ties.
What we will say here for now, is that this meeting is something that we at this blog wanted to see happen and have advocated for some time. The end of the Cold War ended should have ended the hostilities on the Korean Peninsula. But the sordid and mercenary interests of the Deep Statists, the Moonie Cult fanatics, and the toadies of both---the Corporate Media---isolated North Korea and rebuffed every attempt Pyongyang made for rapprochement. North Korea was unjustly called part of 'An Axis of Evil' by the RINO Bush and was a scapegoat during Obama's 'Pivot to Asia'.
In 2016, President Kim expressed a desire to meet with Trump. Trump nearly fell into the same trap as his predecessors under the malignant influence of Tillerson, McMaster, and Mattis. With the first two booted from power, Trump was able to do what he does best: think outside of the box; gain a clearer picture and then do the right thing.
North Korea was never a threat to the United States after 1953---not even with American troops stationed in South Korea. Pyongyang only began seeking advanced weapons of mass destruction after being threatened by the likes of Bush and Obama. What North Korea really needs---and certainly Trump will bring up this matter---is bilateral trade with the US. Marxist economies are never very efficient and the arms race imposed on North Korea has been a tremendous drain on the nation's resources. By opening to American markets, North Korea will have access to American goods---particularly agricultural.
This type of agreement would also obviate the need for massive American military spending to maintain a force in South Korea. South Korean President Moon has expressed a willingness to take on more---and ideally all---of the responsibility for his nation's defense. There is really no need for the 'peacekeeping' force we maintain there; currently about 25,000 personnel. They could better be deployed defending our own borders, for a change.
Time will tell what will come of this summit, but the beginning looks positive. It's more than has been done by American leaders in Korea since the fall of the Iron Curtain.
ACTOR HAS TDS ATTACK AT TONY AWARDS
Has-been Hollywood 'actor' Robert DiNiro experienced an attack of Trump Derangement Syndrome at the 72nd Annual Tony Awards on Sunday night. The ceremony is an annual event honoring 'excellence in live Broadway Theater' and is non-profit endeavor to raise money for Theater Education. But, DiNiro, when before the microphone to introduce a winner; suddenly went berserk and began screaming profanity and anti-Trump slogans on live TV.
DiNiro's outburst caused a near riot in the audience: many of whom were triggered into various TDS spasms. RT News carried some excerpts of Twitter comments from deranged Liberals:
"Robert DiNiro is a national treasure" one slobbered. This one might actually have a point. DiNiro will be remembered for this outburst far more than he will for his less-than-stellar acting career. Remember, DiNiro is considered talent in a world where people like Harvey Weinstein make the decisions.
Here was another real gem: "The genius of Robert DiNiro's Trump critique tonight is that it will crowd out a share of the North Korea Summit propaganda tomorrow."
That comment really reflects a sick mind. Trump achieved something that no president from Harry Truman onward has managed: a face-to-face peace talk with the president of North Korea. And this jughead actually believes that summit is less significant than some vulgarities spouted from the drug-addled mouth of a Hollywood millionaire. It just gets better:
"Robert DiNiro introduced Bruce Springsteen at the Tony Awards with a statement that expresses the sentiments of the overwhelming majority of Americans." proclaimed another genius. DiNiro's 'statement' actually does reflect the majority consensus in some communities: the DNC, ISIS, MS-13, the Corporate Media; and a growing number of inmates recently sent to federal prisons for corruption, racketeering, medicare fraud, gang activity, narcotics trafficking, etc.
This latest Leftist meltdown is further proof of their complete bankruptcy. They're basically reduced to running around in black pajamas smashing store-windows or blowing off with their potty-mouths in front of any available microphone. This is why there's room for optimism in the 2018 and 2020 elections. They can't scream loud enough to drown out Trump's accomplishments; and the reason that they have to scream is because they really can't explain to us how much better we were under 'progressives' like Carter, Clinton, and Obama. "I hate Trump" is the Alpha and Omega of the Left's entire political platform. Politically speaking they're a paper tiger.
DiNiro's outburst caused a near riot in the audience: many of whom were triggered into various TDS spasms. RT News carried some excerpts of Twitter comments from deranged Liberals:
"Robert DiNiro is a national treasure" one slobbered. This one might actually have a point. DiNiro will be remembered for this outburst far more than he will for his less-than-stellar acting career. Remember, DiNiro is considered talent in a world where people like Harvey Weinstein make the decisions.
Here was another real gem: "The genius of Robert DiNiro's Trump critique tonight is that it will crowd out a share of the North Korea Summit propaganda tomorrow."
That comment really reflects a sick mind. Trump achieved something that no president from Harry Truman onward has managed: a face-to-face peace talk with the president of North Korea. And this jughead actually believes that summit is less significant than some vulgarities spouted from the drug-addled mouth of a Hollywood millionaire. It just gets better:
"Robert DiNiro introduced Bruce Springsteen at the Tony Awards with a statement that expresses the sentiments of the overwhelming majority of Americans." proclaimed another genius. DiNiro's 'statement' actually does reflect the majority consensus in some communities: the DNC, ISIS, MS-13, the Corporate Media; and a growing number of inmates recently sent to federal prisons for corruption, racketeering, medicare fraud, gang activity, narcotics trafficking, etc.
This latest Leftist meltdown is further proof of their complete bankruptcy. They're basically reduced to running around in black pajamas smashing store-windows or blowing off with their potty-mouths in front of any available microphone. This is why there's room for optimism in the 2018 and 2020 elections. They can't scream loud enough to drown out Trump's accomplishments; and the reason that they have to scream is because they really can't explain to us how much better we were under 'progressives' like Carter, Clinton, and Obama. "I hate Trump" is the Alpha and Omega of the Left's entire political platform. Politically speaking they're a paper tiger.
Saturday, June 9, 2018
VOX DAY ON THE VIRTUE OF COWARDICE
Readers will remember that only about a year ago, one of the 'non-dangerous' street bums of Portland, Oregon---a self-proclaimed White Nationalist---killed two men and permanently injured a third who interfered with his attempt to attack a pair of young women. The Red Pills in the so-called Manosphere made fools of themselves defending the thug as a hero and portraying the victims as deluded chumps.
So Vox Day, one of the cult's ringleaders and a White Nationalist himself, recently praised two effete Britons who ran away from a similar incident.
"Why should they be ashamed?" Vox spouts, "They did nothing to be ashamed of. She wasn't their daughter, wife, or mother. They had no obligation to risk being injured or even having the polish of her shoes scuffed for her. She's lucky that they didn't simply sit there and laugh at her."
Now Vox claims that the Red Pill Cult represents true Christianity. He probably should reflect on what Jesus did when the Pharisees were about to stone a woman to death. But continues putting his foot in his mouth:
"Women have spent the last 50 years telling men that everything is their fault and that they are both unneeded and unwanted. Women broke the socio-sexual contract, which is why many White men quite reasonably feel absolutely no duty to look out for women, children, or anyone else to whom they feel no direct responsibility."
Granted---in the Red Pills' case anyway---elevating cowardice to a virtue is making a virtue of necessity. But let's take two hypothetical situations to illustrate why Vox' position is detrimental in the social sense:
#1: An anti-male woman is attacked by Chad and Tyrone in a dark alley at night. Chuck Norris is passing by, sees the struggle and puts the two thugs to sleep on the sidewalk.
#2: An anti-male woman is attacked by Chad and Tyrone in a dark alley at night. Vox Day is passing by, sees the struggle and runs down the street screaming until he reaches a 'safe space.'
Which of these two scenarios would likely change Ms. Bigot's mind about the necessity of men in her life? And which of the two would reinforce her 'all-men-are-pigs' attitude?
This is what Jesus meant when he spoke of 'turning the other cheek'. The man who risks his life to save others---even when he knows the others despise him---is behaving in a Christ-like fashion. On the Cross, Jesus even prayed of those who crucified Him: "Forgive them, Father, for they know not what they do." It is said that Barabbas, in whose place Christ was crucified, repented at the Foot of the Cross and joined the Apostles.
This brings to mind a story I vividly remember from childhood: an old gentleman in the rural area where I grew up was a member of the Ku Klux Klan and a racialist church. One night while jacklight-hunting in a marshy area, he fell into quicksand. His two companions ran away, but two Black hunters coming from the other direction heard the commotion and came to investigate. By the time the Blacks arrived, they could only see an arm rising up out of the pit. One tied a rope around his waist and dove into the quicksand. With both men submerged; he took the old man by the waist while his companion pulled on the rope, bringing them both out of the mire. Had the rope broken or slipped, there would have been two casualties that night. When the old man recovered, he thanked his rescuers and broke off with the Klan and his racist church. By behaving with Christ-like self-sacrifice, the Black men exposed the old man's hypocritical faux-Christianity, and he repented and became a better man.
The first commandment which God gives us in the Bible is wherein he says to Adam, "Maintain the Garden and defend it." (Genesis ii: 15). This was before Eve was created; hence it is a commandment specifically addressing the duties of the males of our race.
Once again, the teachings of the Red Pills stand at variance with teachings of Christ and the Church. They would be better served spending more time learning what Christianity actually teaches than the self-serving sophistries of their self-appointed leaders.
So Vox Day, one of the cult's ringleaders and a White Nationalist himself, recently praised two effete Britons who ran away from a similar incident.
"Why should they be ashamed?" Vox spouts, "They did nothing to be ashamed of. She wasn't their daughter, wife, or mother. They had no obligation to risk being injured or even having the polish of her shoes scuffed for her. She's lucky that they didn't simply sit there and laugh at her."
Now Vox claims that the Red Pill Cult represents true Christianity. He probably should reflect on what Jesus did when the Pharisees were about to stone a woman to death. But continues putting his foot in his mouth:
"Women have spent the last 50 years telling men that everything is their fault and that they are both unneeded and unwanted. Women broke the socio-sexual contract, which is why many White men quite reasonably feel absolutely no duty to look out for women, children, or anyone else to whom they feel no direct responsibility."
Granted---in the Red Pills' case anyway---elevating cowardice to a virtue is making a virtue of necessity. But let's take two hypothetical situations to illustrate why Vox' position is detrimental in the social sense:
#1: An anti-male woman is attacked by Chad and Tyrone in a dark alley at night. Chuck Norris is passing by, sees the struggle and puts the two thugs to sleep on the sidewalk.
#2: An anti-male woman is attacked by Chad and Tyrone in a dark alley at night. Vox Day is passing by, sees the struggle and runs down the street screaming until he reaches a 'safe space.'
Which of these two scenarios would likely change Ms. Bigot's mind about the necessity of men in her life? And which of the two would reinforce her 'all-men-are-pigs' attitude?
This is what Jesus meant when he spoke of 'turning the other cheek'. The man who risks his life to save others---even when he knows the others despise him---is behaving in a Christ-like fashion. On the Cross, Jesus even prayed of those who crucified Him: "Forgive them, Father, for they know not what they do." It is said that Barabbas, in whose place Christ was crucified, repented at the Foot of the Cross and joined the Apostles.
This brings to mind a story I vividly remember from childhood: an old gentleman in the rural area where I grew up was a member of the Ku Klux Klan and a racialist church. One night while jacklight-hunting in a marshy area, he fell into quicksand. His two companions ran away, but two Black hunters coming from the other direction heard the commotion and came to investigate. By the time the Blacks arrived, they could only see an arm rising up out of the pit. One tied a rope around his waist and dove into the quicksand. With both men submerged; he took the old man by the waist while his companion pulled on the rope, bringing them both out of the mire. Had the rope broken or slipped, there would have been two casualties that night. When the old man recovered, he thanked his rescuers and broke off with the Klan and his racist church. By behaving with Christ-like self-sacrifice, the Black men exposed the old man's hypocritical faux-Christianity, and he repented and became a better man.
The first commandment which God gives us in the Bible is wherein he says to Adam, "Maintain the Garden and defend it." (Genesis ii: 15). This was before Eve was created; hence it is a commandment specifically addressing the duties of the males of our race.
Once again, the teachings of the Red Pills stand at variance with teachings of Christ and the Church. They would be better served spending more time learning what Christianity actually teaches than the self-serving sophistries of their self-appointed leaders.
Friday, June 8, 2018
SENATE STAFFER JAILED
It's been awhile since we had a major swamp-draining story, but today the FBI netted an especially nasty denizen of the deep-state. It was none other than a 30-year veteran staffer of the US Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, James Wolfe.
Late last year, Attorney-General Sessions vowed to stop unauthorized press leaks---which our irresponsible media was broadcasting and usually distorting. The Big Nothing-Burger of alleged Trump campaign collusion with Russia is being investigated by the Senate and Wolfe was leaking evidence to the Corporate Media.
"Wolfe is alleged to have lied to FBI agents in December 2017 about his repeated contacts with three reporters, including his use of encrypted messaging applications. Wolfe is further alleged to have made false statements to the FBI about providing two reporters with non-public information about matters occurring before the SSCI." said the Attorney-General in today's press-release.
Wolfe held the position of Director of Security for the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence. He had access to highly classified material provided to the US Senate from the Executive Branch, including the White House, CIA, Homeland Security, NSA, and the Pentagon.
On Thursday evening, fake-news outlet The New York Times confessed that one of their reporters, Ali Watkins, had her home raided and records seized in February by the FBI in connection with the investigation. She was also found to have been trading sexual favors to Wolfe in exchange for classified material. It's rather interesting that a publication like the Times---which has been hyping up the whole '#MeToo' chicanery---should condone such practices. But we are talking here about the sleazy culture infesting the whole Corporate Media.
What's even worse is that Ali Watkins purposely reported misleading information in covering the SSCI Leaks story. In one Twitter post, she opined that "The SSCI read is that Trumpster lawyers will leak info about upcoming appearances, blame the Senators, and use the leak as an excuse not to cooperate." (September 19th, 2017).
She also has worked for Politico and Buzzfeed. The former of these has been repeating cornball conspiracy theories recently about Mrs. Trump's current public seclusion following surgery. The latter was the originator of the infamous 'Golden Shower Scandal' hoax. This is the state of the US Media in 2018.
At least Wolfe is one less swamp-rat that the country has to worry about. And congratulations to the FBI on another job well done.
Late last year, Attorney-General Sessions vowed to stop unauthorized press leaks---which our irresponsible media was broadcasting and usually distorting. The Big Nothing-Burger of alleged Trump campaign collusion with Russia is being investigated by the Senate and Wolfe was leaking evidence to the Corporate Media.
"Wolfe is alleged to have lied to FBI agents in December 2017 about his repeated contacts with three reporters, including his use of encrypted messaging applications. Wolfe is further alleged to have made false statements to the FBI about providing two reporters with non-public information about matters occurring before the SSCI." said the Attorney-General in today's press-release.
Wolfe held the position of Director of Security for the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence. He had access to highly classified material provided to the US Senate from the Executive Branch, including the White House, CIA, Homeland Security, NSA, and the Pentagon.
On Thursday evening, fake-news outlet The New York Times confessed that one of their reporters, Ali Watkins, had her home raided and records seized in February by the FBI in connection with the investigation. She was also found to have been trading sexual favors to Wolfe in exchange for classified material. It's rather interesting that a publication like the Times---which has been hyping up the whole '#MeToo' chicanery---should condone such practices. But we are talking here about the sleazy culture infesting the whole Corporate Media.
What's even worse is that Ali Watkins purposely reported misleading information in covering the SSCI Leaks story. In one Twitter post, she opined that "The SSCI read is that Trumpster lawyers will leak info about upcoming appearances, blame the Senators, and use the leak as an excuse not to cooperate." (September 19th, 2017).
She also has worked for Politico and Buzzfeed. The former of these has been repeating cornball conspiracy theories recently about Mrs. Trump's current public seclusion following surgery. The latter was the originator of the infamous 'Golden Shower Scandal' hoax. This is the state of the US Media in 2018.
At least Wolfe is one less swamp-rat that the country has to worry about. And congratulations to the FBI on another job well done.
Thursday, June 7, 2018
CALIFORNIA PRIMARIES, GOOD NEWS AND BAD
In the aftermath of the California Primaries, we were hoping for better news. Thanks to a form of Democrat political protectionism, the Republicans aren't even going to be represented in the 2018 Senate race. We predicted they'd have a reasonable chance, but... this is the West Coast.
California and Washington State both have rigged Primary Election laws whereby the top two candidates advance to the General Election; regardless of party. Thus, if you have a Democrat who's able to scrape up enough votes (or commit enough fraud) to finish second overall, the top GOP candidate is eliminated.
That's what happened to James Bradley, the leading GOP contender at the polls. Spread among all the candidates, the GOP got around 34% of the vote. Incumbent Democrat Diane Feinstein got 43%. This could have been a close race under fairer voting rules. But the vote was split up among GOP candidates, enabling radical Leftist Democrat Kevin de Leon to squeak by into second place.
The system was largely at fault here, but the California GOP should have anticipated the problem and coalesced behind one candidate. But Bradley and Erin Cruz were both polling about twice as high than the number of votes they actually received; while two other GOP candidates who barely registered on the polls somehow managed to get 12% between the two of them. California has an Open Primary system, and it's not unknown that Democrats will organize 'spoiler votes'.
However Election Night was not a total loss for us in the Golden State. Republican gubernatorial candidate John Cox scored a surprisingly strong 27% and second-place finish. His Democrat opponent, the repugnant Gavin Newsom, finished first with 33%. So we still have a decent shot at Sacramento as a Consolation Prize. It would be more of a symbolic win, though, since the chances of a GOP takeover of the State Assembly are not especially good; and Cox himself is really much more Libertarian than Conservative.
The media hyenas are trying to spin the Primary results as some great renunciation of Trump and his policies. Remember though that Hillary Clinton won this state by a 2-1 margin. Democrats winning a heavily Democrat state is hardly a bellwether of national trends. If Conservatives can make a stronger showing in 2018 than 2016 in California, that will be significant for the future.
California and Washington State both have rigged Primary Election laws whereby the top two candidates advance to the General Election; regardless of party. Thus, if you have a Democrat who's able to scrape up enough votes (or commit enough fraud) to finish second overall, the top GOP candidate is eliminated.
That's what happened to James Bradley, the leading GOP contender at the polls. Spread among all the candidates, the GOP got around 34% of the vote. Incumbent Democrat Diane Feinstein got 43%. This could have been a close race under fairer voting rules. But the vote was split up among GOP candidates, enabling radical Leftist Democrat Kevin de Leon to squeak by into second place.
The system was largely at fault here, but the California GOP should have anticipated the problem and coalesced behind one candidate. But Bradley and Erin Cruz were both polling about twice as high than the number of votes they actually received; while two other GOP candidates who barely registered on the polls somehow managed to get 12% between the two of them. California has an Open Primary system, and it's not unknown that Democrats will organize 'spoiler votes'.
However Election Night was not a total loss for us in the Golden State. Republican gubernatorial candidate John Cox scored a surprisingly strong 27% and second-place finish. His Democrat opponent, the repugnant Gavin Newsom, finished first with 33%. So we still have a decent shot at Sacramento as a Consolation Prize. It would be more of a symbolic win, though, since the chances of a GOP takeover of the State Assembly are not especially good; and Cox himself is really much more Libertarian than Conservative.
The media hyenas are trying to spin the Primary results as some great renunciation of Trump and his policies. Remember though that Hillary Clinton won this state by a 2-1 margin. Democrats winning a heavily Democrat state is hardly a bellwether of national trends. If Conservatives can make a stronger showing in 2018 than 2016 in California, that will be significant for the future.
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