Impeachment Hearings: New Whine in an Old Battle

The Diplomad ^ | 13 Nov 2019 | The Diplomad

[Rummyfan]

Despite having just bought a new Sig P226 Legion and a Sig P365 (both excellent), I spent much of the day listening to the so-called impeachment hearings . . . sigh . . . gotta get a life.

I don't know what was more depressing, the hearings themselves or the comments afterwards by the so-called punditry class. These pundits, left and right, were chattering on and on about "take-aways" from the testimony. Yes, Bill, there was this and there was that, and, of course, that there . . . PLEASE STOP!

Let me give you the one take-away y'all need, and remember this comes from a former denizen of the Foggy Bottom Swamp, one who used to swim and crawl with all them swamp creatures.

What you saw were a couple of career dips--neither of whom I know personally--whining a familiar whine that one can hear echoing in the halls of Foggy Bottom and just about anywhere else where "PROFESSIONAL" civil servants congregate. What is it? Simple: THEY are not paying attention to us!

You saw Ambassador Taylor and Deputy Assistant Secretary Kent all in a knot because the President had an "irregular" channel he used to conduct foreign policy in Ukraine. Wow! I didn't realize that we had elected Taylor and Kent!

Let me put it in nice simple terms so that the Swamp Beings will understand: The President sets and conducts foreign policy, not State, not the NSC, not the DOD, not any other alphabet agency. He does not have to go through State or NSC to conduct said policy; he does not have to consult with Kent or Taylor or anybody else on Ukraine or any other aspect of foreign policy.

[McGavin999]

OMG this guy was my favorite. He disappeared a few years ago, so nice to see him back!

[dp0622]

Since I’m not watching a second of it or any “news” shows afterwards because I’ll break my big screen TV and probably put some holes in the wall and maybe throw a laptop if I do, I’m checking here for a summary of each day.

So far seems like a big nothing.

Yeah I know there’s anger management therapy but it’s easier to just not watch things that will get me that mad.

[faithhopecharity]

I’d rather clean the bus station toilet than watch the corrupt political whores lie and attempt to smear pdjt - or anybody - with their malicious innuendo. They can Gth. And The sooner the better

[mosaicwolf]

Great choice of firearms.

[umgud]

I’d like to have the Sig P365, but alas, I’m in California and they are not approved here.

[fini]

"I’d like to have the Sig P365, but alas, I’m in California and they are not approved here."

I tried one and it is great except for the trigger. For a carry pistol, I want at least the first pull of the trigger to be long and at least 8 lbs, because if I really need it, only my reptilean part of my brain will be working. When people's reptilean part of the brain is in charge, it is common to pull the trigger before it is pointed in the right direction. A lot of cops have shot themselves pulling their pistol out of the holster. After that first shot, then it can be light, but the first one has to have some hang. Now if you are comfortable with a lighter trigger, try the Walther PPS. It is reasonably priced, extremely high quality, soft recoil and a very smooth and moderate trigger pull.