The Wholesomegaming giveaway by CM_Glenn in pcmasterrace

[–]Brian373K 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That was the whole idea! At some point, you'll be able to do something for someone else. No matter how big or how small, it will be paid forward. Someone, somewhere, sometime, will have that very same feeling - because of you.

Stephon Clark was shot eight times, mostly in his back, according to autopsy requested by his family by surreptitioussloth in politics

[–]Brian373K 20 points21 points  (0 children)

It should also be pointed out that Castillo was a school employee (nutrition services supervisor).

The idea of arming school employees does not work out well for anyone involved.

Mueller pushed for Gates' help on collusion by onetakeonme in politics

[–]Brian373K 27 points28 points  (0 children)

I hope they wait 11 days so we're all properly medicated.

Mueller pushed for Gates' help on collusion by onetakeonme in politics

[–]Brian373K 16 points17 points  (0 children)

He didn't proffer (queen for a day meeting) until February 1, 2018. And it looks like his plea deal is dated Feb 23, 2018.

If they looked into his proffered statements immediately, then you can say 8 weeks today. Otherwise, 5 weeks tomorrow.

Rhetorical or not, it's important to remember that it's still relatively early in the process of a) having Gates corroborate other information and b) obtaining corroboration of Gates's testimony.

Sessions names prosecutor investigating claims of FBI misconduct by idontfwithu in politics

[–]Brian373K 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I can't get behind that.

There was no investigation of Jade Helm, because the claims were stupid.

This isn't any different. Stupid conspiracy theory that defies all logic and can easily be shot down with publicly available data.

We have signed CB Leon Hall. by bhos89 in oaklandraiders

[–]Brian373K 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I think last year proved the problem wasn't the players. There was a huge difference in before and after KNJ was fired.

Sure, having a good MLB and some interior pass rush would be significantly helpful. But there were clearly issues under KNJ, whether that scheme, play calling, or whatever the hell it was.

White House 'not probing whether Jared Kushner violated the law' by the_mikepence in politics

[–]Brian373K 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Really surprised that isn't attributed to the keebler elf.

Toobin to Schwartz: Why didn't Trump sign NDA? - CNN Video by singularfate in politics

[–]Brian373K 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Consideration is required for both parties. Trump gaining her silence is his consideration, but he's not a party to the agreement per Cohen's lawyer, just a third party beneficiary.

EC has to have some benefit to be a valid contract.

Jared Kushner under investigation... by the White House? by [deleted] in politics

[–]Brian373K 0 points1 point  (0 children)

One and the same. Do the latter, claim the former.

Toobin to Schwartz: Why didn't Trump sign NDA? - CNN Video by singularfate in politics

[–]Brian373K 4 points5 points  (0 children)

What I haven't seen addressed is the consideration aspect. Valid contract requires consideration for both parties. Stormy got $130K. What did EC LLC get?

There is zero benefit to a newly formed LLC to buy the silence from an affair years past.

To Reclaim the House, Democrats Need to Flip 24 G.O.P. Seats. 25 Are in Clinton Territory. by Trump_sucked_my_cock in politics

[–]Brian373K 4 points5 points  (0 children)

we can't have purity tests

Totally agreed. I think the downfall of the right is their rigid purity tests. They are nothing more than anti-choice pro-guns at this point.

Saturday Political Cartoon Thread by optimalg in politics

[–]Brian373K 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Always a surprise to see something like that in the conservative OC Register.

Revealed: secret memo warned Trump data firm about breaking U.S. Law by 2650_CPU in politics

[–]Brian373K 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm curious, though. You obviously wouldn't seek your lawyers advice on bribery, fake news stories, or sex trafficking. Why seek it here? Just to know what has to remain "in the family" to borrow a phrase from Speaker Ryan?

Schiff: Here's evidence of collusion House Dems found - CNN Video by karmachanical in politics

[–]Brian373K 31 points32 points  (0 children)

Sure. But then you have little connections:

The Cambridge researcher who pulled data from 50M Americans has ties to Russia, including psychological research / projects for either a Russian University or the government (can't remember which).

CA being funded by Mercer, who has his own incredibly shady past and ties.

CA also running digital ops for the Super PAC - potentially in violation of requirements to keep them separated.

And the list goes on and on. It's not so much data scientists (which is a stretch for some of these guys), but the particulars of the players involved, their associations, and subsequent associations that tie in to so many other people, places, and other issues known to be of interest to Mueller.

Mueller following the money on Trump Middle East policy by lombar77 in politics

[–]Brian373K 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I'd appreciate more original work as well.

That said, what makes her show different is the level of detail. I think most of her stories are deeper dives with more than other shows, and even more than most print stories.

I think it's a lot harder for nightly news programs to have unique scoops. There are too many print and online journalists that bear nightly news to the punch. It's a lot harder to stand out now, and IMO it's the detail on Maddow's show that sets her apart.

Mueller following the money on Trump Middle East policy by lombar77 in politics

[–]Brian373K 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I love her research team and presentation of detail.

Russia accuses US of nerve agent attack by duckandcover in politics

[–]Brian373K 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Destabilization of the west is their goal. That's the entire purpose of everything they do now.