The friendly rivalry is going to get ugly now that the junk food media told the viewers that Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) is leading in one poll. Matter of fact, we've heard this before. When the candidate soars past Donald Trump, the junk food media says that this could spell trouble for Trump.
Cruz has soared to a 10 point lead against Trump according to one Iowa poll.
Trump usually ignores the noise and continues on with even more heated rhetoric.
Trump has been very "easy" on Cruz. Now that the Des Moines Register said that Trump tumbled to second place in the latest poll, Trump vowed to take Cruz down.
Trump banned the Des Moines Register after an editorial slammed the candidate's bid for president.
Trump said that this is only one poll and it's bias against him. Also Trump went after Cruz for not supporting ethanol subsidies in the state. Iowa is highly engaged in tax credits for green energy.
Trump will go after Cruz's record as an unaccomplished lawmaker who steals the spotlight. Trump will say that Washington gridlock is why Americans hate politicians. That's going to be the dig at Cruz because he lead the 2013 government shutdown.
Trump said that he has "far better judgement" than Cruz.
Tuesday's debate will have Trump in the middle while it's still a battle between Cruz, Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL), and Ben Carson for who can be the closest to attack him. Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) will likely be sent to the second tier debate.
Christie was endorsed by New Hampshire Union Leader. He is surging toward second place knocking down Rubio, Cruz, John Kasich and Jeb Bush.
Cruz was caught on tape knocking on Trump and Ben Carson for being just hype. He said that he will kill them with kindness. He said he will hug them out. Trump decided to take the gloves off.
Of course, Trump will go back to the dog whistle politics when he takes on Cruz. He will restart the birther controversy. Our neighbor to the north has been not often mentioned by Republicans when questioning Cruz's citizenship. Cruz is an American citizen but born in Canada. He was living in Canada for a few years of his life. His mom was on a travel visa and held duel citizenship.
Now as you remember, Trump wasn't easy on President Barack Obama. He demanded that the president showed his long form birth certificate. He pressured the president constantly on this.
In April 2011, the president went ahead and released the long form birth certificate. Obama also went after Trump at the Correspondent's Dinner. In May 2011, when The Celebrity Apprentice was holding its season finale, it was interrupted by the news that President Barack Obama the U.S. Special Operatives killed Osama bin Laden. The president spurned Trump many times. Trump banned the president from his properties.
Cruz is the son of a Cuban man and an American mother. He was born in Canada and holds duel citizenship with both countries.
That stuff will be used in this campaign not only by Trump but the birthers crowd like Orly Taitz and James David Manning.
Not going to dent him. The negative is actually helping him.
The junk food media had said this before about Donald Trump's poll numbers being in trouble.
The Republicans said that "we don't know if this could hurt Trump with the voters".
And like the last time, he ended up surging. The Republicans believe that political correctness is making their candidates too soft. They overwhelmingly support Trump when it comes to handling terrorism.
Given his lack of experience in foreign policy, many Republicans believe that if you're too much of a fixture in Washington, DC, you're a nobody to them. Even Ted Cruz suffers. He's supposed to be the anti-government lawmaker. But since he's a fixture in Washington, many Republicans don't support him.
Republicans really have a real mess on them. The insurgents still support The Donald despite all the extreme rhetoric coming out his mouth.
Last night, Trump called for a ban of all Muslims entering the United States. The remarks grew a loud applause from his supporters, widespread condemnation from the Democrats and even the Republicans.
Trump made his remarks down in South Carolina on the commemoration of the Pearl Harbor attacks.
He read from a paper remarks from the junk food media. Trump at first blast the junk food media for being dishonest in his quoting. He called the junk food media, "scum". He reads a poll from the Center for Security Policy, about foreign sentiment about America from Muslims.
The Southern Poverty Law Center said that the Center for Security Policy and its founder Frank Gaffney are anti-Islam and openly called for profiling of Muslims in the United States.
Trump gets riled up by the tragedy in San Bernardino. As he read from the paper he called for a total and complete shutdown of Muslims entering the United States until our country's representatives can figure out what the hell is going on. That remark got a thunderous applause from his crowd.
He said "we have no choice".
He finished reading the paper by saying the sentiment from Muslims towards America is hateful.
He was on the USS Yorktown and told a crowd that American Muslims justify attacks on the country and support Shir'a law. The comments he read came from the Center for Security Policy.
For the Republicans, they likely agree with Trump's remarks. They just don't say that shit in the public venue. They say this shit behind closed doors and through dog whistle politics. Matter of fact, they wished they could have said what Trump said but they don't say it like that.
They usually motivated by the words "radical Islam". Trump's remarks are equal to what the Republicans and their conservative allies say about Muslim everyday.
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Anyway, the comments attracted major controversy. The Republican candidates quickly condemned him. Several fellow Republican presidential candidates were quick to condemn Donald Trump’s call Monday to end all Muslim entry to the United States.
South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham was first to respond, calling the statement "downright dangerous" to the United States, and he was quickly followed by New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie who called it "ridiculous" and former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush who called Trump "unhinged."
Jeb Bush said via Twitter. "His 'policy' proposals are not serious."
John Kasich slammed Trump's "outrageous divisiveness," while a more measured Ted Cruz, who has always been cautious about upsetting Trump's supporters, said, "Well, that is not my policy."
Trump's plan also drew criticism from the heads of the Republican Party in Iowa, New Hampshire and South Carolina, the first three states to vote in next year's presidential primaries.
New Hampshire GOP's chairwoman Jennifer Horn said the idea is "un-Republican. It is unconstitutional. And it is un-American," while South Carolina chairman Matt Moore said on Twitter, "As a conservative who truly cares about religious liberty, Donald Trump's bad idea and rhetoric send a shiver down my spine."
Trump campaign manager Corey Lewandowski said Trump's proposed ban would apply to "everybody," including Muslims seeking immigration visas as well as tourists seeking to enter the country.
His campaign did not immediately respond to questions about whether it would also include Muslims who are U.S. citizens and travel outside of the country, including members of the military, or how a determination of someone's religion might be made by customs and border officials.
Instead, Trump said via a campaign spokeswoman: "Because I am so politically correct, I would never be the one to say. You figure it out!"
There are more than 5,800 servicemen and women on active U.S. military duty and in the reserves who self-identify as Muslim and could be assigned to serve overseas. Trump said in an interview Monday night on the right wing network, "They'll come home." He added, "This does not apply to people living in the country, except that we have to vigilant."
It was also unclear whether Trump's ban would apply to Muslim allies in the fight against Islamic State militants. Ari Fleischer, a former aide to Republican President George W. Bush, tweeted, "Under Trump, the King Abdullah of Jordan, who is fighting ISIS, won't be allowed in the US to talk about how to fight ISIS."
But at Trump's rally in South Carolina, the proposed ban struck supporter Shelley Choquette as reasonable, because "it's not going to be forever. I think everybody needs to be checked."
Religion can factor into immigration decisions, but that typically happens when people are fleeing religious persecution. People of a particular religion may get favorable treatment by the United States, as when Russian Jews sought to leave the Soviet Union.
In the late 1800s, Congress passed legislation broadly aimed at halting Chinese immigration. But said Leti Volpp, a University of California expert on immigration law, "there is no precedent for a religious litmus test for admitting immigrants into the United States."
"Excluding almost a quarter of the world's population from setting foot in the United States based solely upon their religious identity would never pass constitutional muster," Volpp said.
Trump's proposal comes a day after President Barack Obama spoke to the nation from the Oval Office about the shootings in San Bernardino, California, which Obama said was "an act of terrorism designed to kill innocent people."
The FBI said Monday the Muslim couple who carried out the massacre had been radicalized and had taken target practice at area gun ranges, in one case within days of the attack last week that killed 14 people.
Trump's campaign has been marked by a pattern of inflammatory statements, dating back to his harsh rhetoric about Mexican immigrants. He has taken a particularly hard line against Muslims in the days since the Paris attacks, advocating enhanced surveillance of mosques due to fears over radicalization.
"Donald Trump sounds more like a leader of a lynch mob than a great nation like ours," said Nihad Awad, national executive director of the Council on American-Islamic Relations. "He and others are playing into the hands of Islamic State. This is exactly what Islamic State wants from Americans: to turn against each other."
White House spokesman Josh Earnest accused Trump of playing on people's fears and trying to tap into "a darker side, a darker element" of American society.
From the Democratic presidential campaign, Bernie Sanders said "Trump and others want us to hate all Muslims" and Hillary Clinton called the proposal "reprehensible, prejudiced and divisive."
On Capitol Hill, Republican Sen. John McCain of Arizona said, "It's just foolish."
But will it hurt Trump in the campaign? "I have no idea," McCain said. "I thought long ago that things he said would hurt his prospects, and he continues to go up."
The Council on American Islamic Relations (CAIR) has also spoke out against the comments of Trump. The civil rights organization strongly believes the rhetoric from Republicans is sparking a rise in Islamophobia. They think that Trump is a demagogue.
The only muscle the Republicans got is their tongues. They can talk tough but does it mean they'll act the part?
We're almost a week in and the topic of terrorism in the United States has become shiny coin the junk food media is chasing.
The San Bernardino tragedy sparked discussions over immigration, terrorism, gun violence, and profiling.
The Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant has become the scare de jour for the Republican Party. The candidates are calling "radical Islam" the number one threat to the United States.
But you and I know that gun violence is the number one threat in the United States, and the Republicans are too damn stupid to understand that.
Last night President Barack Obama delivered a statement to the nation. The 15 minute speech explained his aggressive approach to taking on terrorism.
The Republicans as usual denounced it. They complain that the president doesn't say the magic word whenever he explains his fight against terrorism.
You often notice that the tone of the rhetoric is becoming more angrier.
Muslims are fearing the backlash after the Paris and San Bernardino attacks. This latest attacks were sparked by individuals who pledged their support to the Islamic State.
Did you know that the Republicans rejected a strict background check law when it comes to the firearms?
They strongly rejected the idea to pass legislation to keep these nuts from obtaining firearms. They say that a terrorist or criminal can obtain access regardless of what law is passed. And these are the same people who say that the healthcare law is unconstitutional despite going through two Supreme Court rulings.
In truth, the terrorists want Republicans to win the White House. They believe the Republicans are stupid. The Republicans will let an attack happen. Their anti-government rhetoric will eventually cut a program that could protect the country. The terrorists will often seek opportunities in the United States and their lax gun control laws to stockpile. They will use the benefits of the Republicans to cause another mass murder.
Ohio governor John Kasich is getting desperate. He launched an attack against Republican front runner Donald Trump. The insurgent's lead is HUGE.
Ohio Republican governor John Kasich has went forth to the junk food media declaring that he will likely not support the Republican nominee if he isn't the one. He said that Donald Trump, Ben Carson and Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) are destroying the party.
Conservatives see Kasich as well as Jeb Bush, Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) and New Jersey Chris Christie as the establishment.
Many conservatives see Trump as the candidate who tells it like it is. Despite his recent controversies involving the mocking of a disabled reporter, the retweeting of a racist mock statistic and the database for Muslims, Trump is still leading in the national polls.
It's stomped the Republican establishment.
It seems like Donald Trump is a real "serious" contender in this race for the White House.
Kasich isn't like this one bit. So he teamed up with allies who are willing to shelve out $$$$$$$$$ for an anti-Trump campaign.
On GOP Sundays, the governor went on to talk about his struggling poll numbers. Kasich dismissed the polls and declared that he's in it to win. He said that Trump will not be the nominee.
Kasich is a low energy candidate. Donald Trump is surging.
“I think he’s very divisive and I do not believe he will last,” Kasich said when asked if he would support Trump if he wins the Republican primary.
Kasich pointed to Trump’s recent back and forth with The New York Times reporter Serge Kovaleski as a reason he won’t win the nomination. Trump has drawn criticism this week for appearing to mimic Kovaelski's mannerisms, caused by a muscular disorder, which Kasich said Trump “absolutely mocked.”
“Somebody who divides this country, here in the 21st century, who’s calling names of women and Muslims and Hispanics and mocking reporters, and says, ‘I didn’t do it,’ but he did do it, it’s just not going to happen,” said Kasich.
Kasich added that Trump’s popularity has been overblown. The two have sparred at recent debates, and Kasich released a video this week featuring a veteran comparing Trump’s rhetoric to that of the Nazis.
“Everybody needs to get over it and take a deep breath,” Kasich said.
So Kasich is dropping the "nice guy" act and telling the junk food media he's not divisive. Let's go back to the Kasich years in the Ohio state house.
The controversial SB-5 law, the John Crawford shooting, the Tamir Rice shooting, the Republican redistricting scandal, the political kickbacks, and pulling back infrastructure funds for the state are reasons to why he's struggling to win the nomination. He doesn't give two fucks about the issues in the state. He's just trying to appeal to his radical base.
Many see Kasich as a failed governor. He won reelection because the Democrats had a candidate who was a natural born loser. Kasich isn't the savior of the Republican Party.
He's the reason to why the party is so fucking stupid. He tries to act smart, but in reality he's stupid.
He's not as stupid as former Louisiana governor Bobby Jindal, but he's right up in the area.
I've always said that I rather have a rational president than a shit throwing moron. If President Barack Obama was to run a third term, I will assure you, he would win.
Given the entire field of Democrats and Republicans, it's basically a bunch of wannabes and should not have beens. A handful of perennial candidates and a bunch of sissies.
None of them inspire me to vote for them. Seriously, even Hillary Clinton is a huge bore. Clinton is too freaking polarizing. It's frustrating that she fights dirty against Barack Obama more than the Republicans. The Republicans are constantly name dropping her without even backing up their claims. They just see Benghazi and Bill Clinton's personal business as a reason to stop her.
Donald Trump is a egotistical manic who craves attention. He's clueless on how to fix America's problems. The only thing that keeps him viable is the fact he talks tough and people soak that up.
Ben Carson is a bore. Either he pretends to be stupid or getting up there. He can't tell you really much. I mean he's a damn former neurosurgeon and he can't figure out how to handle a problem.
Jeb Bush, John Kasich, Martin O'Malley and Chris Christie are the wannabees. They think that since they won reelections, they believe that they're entitled to be president.
Marco Rubio, Bernie Sanders, Rand Paul, Ted Cruz and Lindsey Graham have no legislative accomplishments. They believe that if Barack Obama can do it, they can to. But what makes them so dumb is the fact that Obama doesn't try to isolate potential voters. These idiots do. Even if they seek the middle ground, they talk like a bunch of condescending dicks.
Besides Clinton, there's a handful of perennials. Carly Fiorina, Rick Santorum, Mike Huckabee, Jim Gilmore should head back to the curb. They're trash.
Barack Obama would mop the floor with these idiots. Given if he would have ran in 2012 and 2016, he would beat these idiots in a landslide like he did John McCain and perennial loser Mitt Romney.
Despite the onslaught of agitating from the Republicans and conservatives, many Americans would rather have a leader who thinks before making crucial decisions.
I want to kindly remind the concern trolls and blame Obama crowd that Republicans have never kept us safe. They have selective memories when it comes to keeping Americans safe.
If you seriously believe that Republicans are strong on terror, then you should be congratulated on how stupid you are.
Republicans are stupid. They can't have it both ways when it comes to protecting Americans. We haven't had a major terrorist attack in the United States since 2001. We have had more mass shootings in the United States and the Republicans are cowards when it comes to dealing with the safety of Americans.
Gun violence is the NUMBER ONE THREAT in the United States. Terrorism, Ebola, and HIV are major issues that face Americans. It's unfortunate that the threat of gun violence is by far more problematic.
Republicans so fixated on flexing the only muscle they've got: their goddamn tongues.
Poker face. President Barack Obama is aggressively fighting terrorism and Republicans are fighting him.
The Republicans and their conservative agitators allies have been "popping off" about how they would take on the media's boogeyman. The junk food media is the best public relations firm for the Islamic State.
The Islamic State is trying to convince people that the United States and their allies are attacking Muslims. They are encouraging men and women to retaliate against the West for destroying families.
The Republicans have complained that the president and Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton failed to mention the threat of *drumroll* "radical Islam".
The president warned his critics that they're new found interest in the safety of Americans will inspire the Islamic State to attack the country. He said that the anti-Islamic rhetoric is fueling tensions and its causing strains with allies wary of American influence.
The president is trying to built a coalition to take on the Islamic State.
Our conservative allies are so obsessed with the president not leading in the fight against the Islamic State. They seriously believe that Obama is "leading from behind".
In Washington, DC, many lawmakers are turning yellow. The House passed a bill that would restrict Syrian refugees from entering the country without even more stricter background checks. The Senate will take on the issue. The president will veto the bill if it reaches his desk.
The reactionary response to Syrian refugees has also gotten the attention of state governors.
Republican governors and state lawmakers have went out their way to try usurp federal law by restricting immigrants and refugees from seeking asylum. Then they're talk
The drinking game of Islamophobia has stroked tensions within the United States. White male resentment is on the rise and it's fueling Donald Trump's rise in the national polls.
Trump, Ben Carson, Ted Cruz and Marco Rubio are cruising on the White male resentment.
None of the candidates have a real solution to taking on the Islamic State. Many of their ideas equal what the president is doing. The only thing that Republicans refuse to do is say that they're willing to allow American troops in Syria.
Well maybe Lindsey Graham.
Nevertheless, Republicans are extremely weak on terrorism. George W. Bush and his administration ignored the threat. On September 11, 2001, four airplanes crashed into Washington, DC, New York City and rural Pennsylvania.
Bush had a Republican controlled Congress. They've wanted to cut government. They've cut intelligence.
Now if you really want to see how Republicans handle a crisis, look towards Hurricane Katrina. The Republicans certainly didn't keep us safe. The policies of the Republican president kept us in Iraq for nearly 10 years and Afghanistan for an infinite amount of years with no end in sight.
Under President Barack Obama, the U.S. law agencies, the military and intelligence agencies have captured drug lords, terrorists, sex traffickers, and gang members.
The president rather engage the enemy with the drone missiles.
The Republicans put their fate in irrational leaders like Benjamin Netanyahu and Vladimir Putin.
Now the United States issued a worldwide travel alert for travelers. The U.S. State Department issued this alert for the potential threat of lone wolf attacks from terrorists.
The United States considers the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant an enemy. The Islamic State considers the U.S. and their allies the enemies.
W.A.R. should be an acronym for We Always Respond (or likely Whites Always Respond).
Because White resentment leads to war. And all this fear mongering pretty much gives the Islamic State the advantage.
The terrorists managed to put the fear in Republicans.
It seems like The Donald wanted to ease tensions after a protester was roughed up at one of his rallies. He wanted to point out an ugly truth in the Black community. Unfortunately, he retweeted something that wasn't entirely right.
Regardless, they will stick to the script.
He retweeted from the NewsNinja (aka Wayne Dupree), a Black conservative extremist who felt it would be actually right to point out "Black on whatever" crime.
Last year's FBI statistics show that the numbers in Trump's tweet are incorrect and appear to be aimed at perpetuating racist myths about black people and crime.
In 2014, about 82 percent of murders involving white victims were committed by other white people, while only 14 percent were committed by black people, according to the FBI.
Among murders involving black victims, just under 90 percent were committed by other black people, while 7 percent were committed by white people.
Crime experts have concluded that homicides are most likely to occur among people of the same race because people are usually murdered by someone they already know, and most people primarily know people of their own race.
The junk food media is buzzing about Donald Trump reposting this "statistic" on his official Twitter feed. This organization where he got this from doesn't exist. Matter of fact, it's gotten the attention of #BlackLivesMattter.
The protester wore a #BlackLivesMatter shirt at a Birmingham event. Once he exposed it to the crowd, he got jacked up.
The Trump supporters gave him a serious beat down. Someone filmed it posted it on social media.
Trump's anti-immigrant and racist rhetoric is a hallmark of his presidential campaign and has incited racism from his supporters.
Still the front runner.
Trump subsequently defended the incident, calling the protester "a very obnoxious guy who was a troublemaker and he was looking to make trouble."
"Maybe he should have been roughed up," he said on Sunday.
Republicans and conservatives offer no real solutions to fixing America's problems. The only muscle being flexed by the candidates, the agitators and the lawmakers is their tongues.
Lack of common sense, education and compassion are as American as apple pie.
Donald Trump, Ted Cruz, Marco Rubio, Lindsey Graham, Ben Carson and the rest of the clowns running for the Republican nomination have no guts. They a bunch of cowards.
This is why I think President Barack Obama is so cool. He basically shows the world that America cares. He's not like those reactionary shit throwing morons.
Over here in the United States, there are people who "seriously believe" that refugees fleeing the civil war in Syria are terrorists. The U.S. intelligence agencies believe someone between the age of 14 to 50 are possible agents for the Islamic State.
The president and team are well aware of the threat. He urged the American people to be vigilant in the wake of the Paris attacks.The Paris attacks have become a political football over here in America.
Republicans and few spineless Democrats are trying to pass legislation that bans refugees from coming in the country. The president vows to veto the bill.
The Islamic State believes that the Western nations are declaring a war on Islam. They are encouraging young Muslims into the fold.
The Republican clowns running for president claim that they can fight terrorism. Using their tongues is the only thing strength they got!
Yet, they can't do nothing about the mass shootings happening in their own country. It seems like they're asshole backwards when it comes to the real threat here in the United States.
Hopefully this shows the world how refugees aren't the blow 'em up and shoot 'em up folks the conservatives paint them out to be.
Muslims are Americans too. The Republicans and their conservative allies are stroking fear once again against Muslims for short term gains.
One week since the mass shooting and bombing in Paris. We're still talking about it.
The word vomit "radical Islam" is being spewed by conservatives. It's a fucking shame that even though most Muslims condemn violence, they are blamed for almost every terrorist attack happening in the world.
We just don't get it....
I mean how many terrorist attacks happened in the United States since 2001?
We have more mass shootings in the United States and most of these violent acts are committed by Americans who have easy access to obtaining firearms.
The inept Congress panicked. They decided to pass reactionary laws that violate our promise to a be a "beacon of freedom" in the world.
Republicans aided by a few Democrats passed a bill that would cease the influx of refugees from Syria for the time being. The Republican-sponsored bill would make the FBI director personally sign off any Syrian who manages to pass the background checks. It will keep Syrians from entering the country for an additional 40 months.
Many of the candidates still running are calling for a border closing at the U.S.-Mexico border and a religious test.
Ted Cruz sponsored a bill that will revoke one's U.S. citizenship if you have an ounce of support for the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL). Rand Paul sponsored a bill that will deny Syrians the safety net if they have family members who support "radical Islam". Lindsey Graham wants troops on the ground in Syria to destroy the Islamic State.
The front runner Donald Trump would establish monitoring of mosques and vows to shut them down if they attempt to plot massacres of Americans.
Jeb Bush and Mike Huckabee wants Christian Syrians to come only into the United States.
Ben Carson had posted an inaccurate map of the states that oppose Syrian refugees. He referred refugees as rabid dogs. Marco Rubio has decided to call it a "clash of cultures" and the fight is against "Islam".
They are calling for identification badges and special restrictions for worshiping Muslims.
There was vandalism on mosques. An Indiana man tried to rip off a woman's headscarf last month. The Ahmed Mohammed clock controversy was a hot button issue. The draw Mohammed contest sponsored by right wing extremist Pam Geller this year sparked outrage.
And who are the real radicals in the United States?
I know that Muslims in the United States hate to hear their religion be used in these tragic attacks overseas.
The blame game seems to be a seasoning on the shit salad the Republicans prepare for the American people. This year alone, they've been reactionary in almost every thing that's happened here and abroad.
Republicans have pushed hateful agendas against Muslims, BlackLivesMatter, immigrants from Mexico and Planned Parenthood. None of these agendas seem to work when they can't get them passed given a rational president is occupying the White House.
Again, I rather have a rational president than a bunch of shit throwing morons who flex their tongue instead of their brain. I rather not profile Muslims, Black and Latino people for being criminals. I rather not see myself arguing with trolls over my love/hate relationship for this country.
World News Today send our condolences to the victims of the Bali attacks.
According to the junk food media, there were gunman who stormed a Radisson Inn in Bamako, Mali. There were people killed and two of the gunman had held 140 guest and 30 workers hostage.
There were guest who came from Algeria, India, Chinese, Russia, Turkey, France, Moroccan, and the United States.
No word of any hostages besides the three (1 French and 2 Malian). The gunmen may have been killed in this attack.
Obama's comments about "popping off" riled up the Texas senator.
The human soapbox of right wing insanity responds back to President Barack Obama.
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) was a tad bit annoyed by the president's remarks. The president basically put the Republicans on blast. He said that promoting religious tests is unpatriotic and un-American.
The president was annoyed with Republicans "popping off" about how he's not taking the threat seriously.
The president has pretty much taken the threat seriously. He's just not juggling balls and throwing pies at the terrorists. The president has said that the campaign against the Islamic State will take some time. He said that he doesn't want to put ground troops into Syria provoking another war in the Middle East. He said that the threats are here but Americans must be vigilant.
Don't come at me about how I handle things.
It would be nice to hear a real strategy to take on the threat without having all the "themes" and "bluster".
Well the Republicans candidates aren't having it. They want to use the Paris attacks as a political football to push a hateful agenda against Muslims, refugees and immigrants.
Cruz, who is running for the Republican nomination is a turd flipper. The Texas sentator (who I refer to as a Stallmigo) boldly calls the president "lawless" and vows to oppose everything that is promoted by him and the Republican controlled Congress.
When asked about the president's comments Cruz basically said that Obama should say it to his face.
"Come back and insult me to my face," said Cruz.
"I prefer it in the United States and not overseas, where you’re making the insults," Cruz said of the unlikely debate. "It's easy to toss a cheap insult when no one can respond."
Cruz believed that the president's actions to allow 10,000 Syrian refugees is a disaster.
Cruz is responsible for the government shutdown of 2013. Many Republicans are tired of him. They believe he showboats and offers no real ideas. He's one of the least accomplished lawmakers running for president. The other ones include: Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC), Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) and Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY).
All four them have no record of accomplishment. They are well established lawmakers.
Any proposals that were made by these lawmakers often are rejected before reaching the senate floor.
Let's be honest, Republicans are not capable of governing.
The Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant wants Republicans to win the White House. They believe that the Republican Party and their conservative allies are stupid. They figure that a Republican president will bankrupt the United States trying to fight them. The Islamic State believes that Republicans and the conservatives and their obsessions with cutting government and Islamophobia, will inspire recruits. They vow attacks against the country. They want to go after places Americans often neglect as "soft targets". Republicans have no room to talk. Under a Republican president and a Republican Congress, we had the worst attack on our country on September 11, 2001. Republicans like to flex their muscle in the fight against terrorism. But the only muscles being flexed around are their tongues. And believe me, I rather have a calm leader like President Barack Obama over a bunch of irrational shit throwing morons like Donald Trump, Ben Carson, Ted Cruz, Lindsey Graham, Marco Rubio, Rand Paul, Chris Christie and Jeb Bush.
President Barack Obama hits back at the Republicans for armchair bitching.
The Republican Party is now turning the Paris attacks into a political football. They were quickly blaming President Barack Obama for the attacks. They cite the president's interview on ABC saying that the Islamic State is "contained" as a reason. They conclude that the president is "weak" on terrorism.
Under Obama's watch there hasn't been a major terrorist attack in the United States. There were more mass shootings under the president's watch.
Now Republican governors and lawmakers are pushing agendas to prevent refugees from entering the United States. They are giving the Islamic State a reason to attack the country.
One Texas Republican state lawmaker said that having refugees here will grant them access to firearms. He cites his own state as being a reason. The Republican involuntarily said access to firearms is too damn easy.
The Republican rhetoric is the best recruitment for the terrorists.
The Islamic State believes that Western societies are destroying their lands. France, Russia, the United Kingdom and the United States are often in cited as enemies of the extremist group.
The Islamic State was once the al Qaeda of Iraq. They broke away from the group after Osama bin Laden was killed in May 2011. They have gained popularity through the Syrian civil war.
Now the Islamic State has gain ground in Iraq. Conservatives claim that the president's decision to leave the Iraqi War led to the Islamic State growing in power.
Obama gets really annoyed by the armchair generals. He admits that the Paris attacks were a setback to the progress made in the fight against the extremist group. But said that throwing American troops into the Syrian Civil War is a risky move.
Obama warned Republicans that panicking and pushing hateful agendas is fueling the Islamic State recruitment.
While in the Philippines, the president spoke about taking on global terrorism, China's influence in the region and how he's dealing with Congress.
He said that the anti-refugee rhetoric and fear mongering needs to stop.
"Apparently they're scared of widows and orphans coming into the United States of America," Obama said.
Mocking GOP leaders for thinking they're tough, Obama said overblown rhetoric from Republicans could be a potent recruitment tool for the Islamic State group. He insisted the U.S. process for screening refugees for possible entry into the U.S. is rigorous and said the U.S. doesn't make good decisions "based on hysteria" or exaggerated risk.
"We are not well served when in response to a terrorist attack we descend into fear and panic," the president said.
Obama's comments during a meeting with Philippine President Benigno Aquino marked his harshest condemnation yet of Republicans' response to the Paris attacks blamed on Islamic State that killed 129 people last week. Republicans in Congress and on the 2016 presidential trail have urged an immediate closure of America's borders to Syrian refugees, but the Obama administration has shown no sign of backing off its plans to bring an additional 10,000 Syrians fleeing civil war into the U.S.
Obama took particular ire at a proposal by GOP presidential candidate Jeb Bush to admit only Christian Syrians. Bush later clarified he wants to give preference to Christians but not exclude properly vetted Muslims. Still, Obama said the idea of only allowing Christians in amounted to "political posturing" that runs contrary to American values.
In Congress, House Speaker Paul Ryan and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell have urged at least a temporary halt in the resettlement of Syrians, while disputing Obama administration claims that the small numbers making their way here so far are being thoroughly investigated. Obama said he's been waiting for a year and a half for lawmakers to take up refugee legislation, questioning why they are now suddenly in a rush.
Defending his administration's screening program, Obama said it takes 18 to 24 months to clear a refugee for entry, following vetting by the U.S. intelligence community and other agencies as well as biometrics.
Although there are indications that one of the IS attackers carried a Syrian passport and may have arrived in France alongside refugees, Germany's top security official has said the passport might have been a fake intended to stoke fears. Still, Obama acknowledged that the U.S. public was concerned about attacks on the homeland, noting that Paris "reminds us of home.
"I understand why Americans have been particularly affected," he said.
al Qaeda and the Islamic State wants a Republican to win the White House. The Islamic State thinks Republicans are stupid. Republican are weak on terrorism. The terrorists believe the Republicans will bankrupt the country trying to fight them.
Piyush "Bobby" Jindal bows out the race. Couldn't make it out the bottom!
Now there's 14 candidates in the clown car. It seems like soon to be former governor Piyush "Bobby" Jindal is bowing out. Bobby Jindal, the Louisiana governor will vacate the governor's mansion on a bad note. He's going out with the state in massive disarray.
Jindal is one of the most dullest candidates running in this race. He started a second-tier and ended a second-tier.
"I've come to the realization that this is not my time, I've come here to announce that I am suspending my campaign for President of the United States," he told the right wing network's Bret Beir.
His numbers were dismal even in the face of the minor league debates. Jindal once said that the Republican Party can't be the party of stupid. He ignored his own advice.
Since being governor of Louisiana, he took a hard line conservative stance on issue. He rejected climate change despite Hurricane Gustav and Katrina. He pushed creationism in public schools.
He also pushed executive orders to fulfill his promise to discriminate against same sex couples without facing lawsuits. He even embrace the lunacy of Kim Davis, the controversial Kentucky county clerk who refused to sign off marriage licenses to same sex couples.
He even lost his support of Duck Dynasty. The family decide to embrace Donald Trump.
So who's going to the second stringer debate?
John Kasich and Rand Paul may find a place to the kiddie table.
Now the run-off election will happen in a few days. Republicans are likely to win this race. The Democrats have not thrown much into the race. Rep. Debbie Wasserman-Schultz is (D-FL) is facing a backlash of her lack of interest in these races. Democrats believe that she's willing to throw everything away for Hillary Clinton.
The race between the Democratic state lawmaker John Bel Edwards and Republican Sen. David Vitter (R-LA) got a lot nastier. The Paris attacks has become Vitter's last hope for victory. Republicans are hoping to seize on racism and Islamophobia as their path to the governor's mansion.
Bobby Jindal will find a place on radio or television. Matter of fact, he may have a job in Bollywood movies.
He can play the role of an awful governor of a state.
Another debate with no real answers. Just a lot of soapbox rhetoric.
The right wing business network hosts the debate in Milwaukee. The candidates meet once again for another round of bitching about President Barack Obama's policies and how they're going to stop Hillary Clinton.
The kiddie table debate.
Who won the lower tier debate?
Chris Christie, Bobby Jindal, Mike Huckabee, and Rick Santorum.
Lindsey Graham and Jim Gilmore were banned from this debate.
Christie on economic growth. Christie wants to share a story about his experience in New Hampshire about a supporter having anxiety towards the economy. Of course, the Republicans stalled the president's policies. Christie vows to repeal the Dodd-Frank law. First one to drop Clinton's name in this.
Huckabee on manufacturing and technology. Brings up the tax code. Huckabee wants to pass the Fair Tax. He said that manufacturing jobs left since 2000. Huckabee complains about the trade agreements that advocated American companies to ship jobs overseas. Huckabee like Christie wanted to eliminate the IRS.
Santorum on payroll to job growth. Santorum said that if you can listen to how Democrats think. He points to the Democratic debate. He said that he's said that manufacturing should be released from the Obama regulations. He said that he can create a path to prosperity. He said that you don't need to go to college, just get out of high school and head to work.
Jindal on oil prices. Jindal is exiting after the runoff election. He was being asked about oil decline. Jindal dismissed the comments. He said that his state of Louisiana benefits from oil. He said that Obama's policies left people in poverty, stuck on food stamps and unemployed. He drops Clinton in his soapbox.
Christie on free stuff. Demcorats have promised to work for the middle class. Christie shrugged off the notion of being the party of selfishness. Christie bold face lied about the tax policies proposed by Bernie Sanders. He also said that he doesn't want government to be in the way.
Santorum on single parenting. Santorum wants to do something about the tax code. He wants to give tax credits to single families. He says that fathers aren't viable in the lives of children. He said that we should be more pro-family.
Huckabee on entitlement reform. He considered it suicide. He says that poor people are being punished when they are on welfare. He wants to
Jindal blast the four senators running on being inept. He said that some of the governors running are weak. Jindal dismisses his dismal record as governor of Louisiana. He said that Republicans should not be a carbon copy of the Democratic Party.
Huckabee says that as a governor he cut government. He blasted Jindal for targeting governors. Christie was tossed the ball.
Santorum blast Huckabee on government spending.
Christie on the debt. He said that Republicans shouldn't be fighting with each other. He said that Republicans should fight Hillary Clinton. She's coming for the wallet said Christie.
Santorum on bailout and auto industry. He said that Washington should not have bailed out the car industry. He thinks that the president is choking competition. Santorum is a supporter of the Import-Export Bank. Santorum wants to blast lawmakers for saying one thing but doing another.
Huckabee on refugee crisis. He said that we should not bring them here. He says that English should be the official language. He also said that the president hasn't helped Kurdish rebels.
Christie on national security. He says that Chinese doesn't respect Obama and Clinton. Christie said that he was a victim of the hacking scandal. If the Chinese commit cyber warfare under his watch he will let them have it. Christie will threaten to take on Chinese sovereignty
Jindal doesnt trust Obama on trade and the Iranian nuclear deal. Jindal says that why should we send a "big government" Republicans into Washington. He said that would favor trade deals but will not continue the policies placed by Bush and Obama.
The candidates once again debate economic issues.
Christie hits back on Jindal. He said that why would Jindal focus on Republicans. Christie said that Clinton is running to the left to meet up with Bernie Sanders. Jindal said that Christie expanded food stamps. Note that Hurricane Sandy was a factor. Jindal ignores the fact that Louisiana is the biggest precipitant of food stamps. Hurricane Katrina has destroyed lives. It's been over 10 years and the state is still not ready for another catastrophic storm.
Candidates asked on Obamacare. Santorum wants to rid of all Obamacare. Santorum says that Cruz wants to shut the government. Santorum says Bush wants a healthcare law that offers bigger entitlements. Jindal and Christie were blasted by Santorum. He told them that they need a juice box for their efforts. Santorum soapboxes on his days as a senator. He said that he will challenge the Clinton machine. Santorum ignores the infrastructure question.
Huckabee complains about the lawmakers ignoring the issues at the Veteran's Administration. Christie also made his concerns about the lawlessness of the Obama administration. Christie made a plug for the presidency.
Taxes became one of the topics for the candidates.
Santorum - 20% Flat Tax. Keep the Capital Gains Tax low. Don't allow state and local taxes to be meddled with. What he wants is 20% - 33%
Huckabee - Get rid of all taxes. He said that we should punish people for working hard. He wants to continue to pass this Fair Tax.
Jindal - 25%, 10%, 2%. Everyone should pay for something. Have some skin in the game. He said that out control spending is destroying the country.
Chrisite - 28% taxes and 8% for lower tier.
Santorum also said that he wants the government out of infrastructure. He shouts into his microphone saying that he's willing to push an agenda.
Huckabee on the Fair Tax. He said that his plan isn't the problem. He said that people will continue to have a little money in their pockets.
Jindal on eliminating the corporate tax. He vows to make everyone pay for something. He wants to downsize the IRS, repeal the death tax and take back America from Obama's grip on the economy.
I got bored with the debate. They were extremely inept candidates. The kiddie table was a huge bore.
Quick Poll
Who won this debate?
The big debate with Donald Trump, Ben Carson, Ted Cruz, Marco Rubio, Carly Fiorina, Rand Paul, Jeb Bush, and John Kasich.
Marie Bartiromo and Neil Cavuto were the main moderators and Wall Street Journal's Gerard Baker was the stand-in moderator.
The debate is on. The candidates were asked about the $15.00 minimum wage. Trump said that he will not support the rate hike. Carson was asked about it. Carson believes that people need to be educated on the minimum wage. He says that if we raise the wage, business will cut jobs. He complained about the Black unemployment. He said he will not support the rate hike.
Rubio on the Democrats and their free giveaways. He said that the American dream is universal. He said what makes America so better is the hard work of people. He also oppose the rate hike. He believes its a disaster. So he disparages the protesters. He wants tax reform and controlling the debt, repeal Obamacare, and get rid of "dead end" jobs.
The debt. Kasich was questioned on the debt nearly $20 trillion. Kasich brags about Ohio's turnaround. He said that he raised the minimum wage in the state. He said that people need help. He has a plan. His plan will cut taxes and lower rates for everyone. He promises he can balance the budget. He won't raise the minimum wage.
The IMF question. Cruz was asked on tax reform. He soapboxes on how he stood up to big government. He calls Obama's economy a disaster. He said that he will promote a Flat Tax. He said that he will repeal unnecessary regulations.
Kasich wanted to interrupt but Bush got into him about it. Bush is asked about people giving up on jobs. He slams Obama's policies. He wants to repeal the Clean Air Act. He wants to repeal the Clean Water Act. He believes that small business are the key to the nation's growth. He slams Clinton for grading Obama's economy as an A. He went into the soapbox of people being on food stamps, welfare and not working.
Fiorina on the economy recovery. She responds to the question by saying that she met a supporter who wondered how this country going to handle a potential Clinton presidency. Fiorina called Obama's government corrupt. She said that she wants to challenge the status quo. She wants to reform the tax code. She wants it limited to three pages. She will support a line item veto. She wants to hold government officials accountable. Take back our country came up in her soapbox.
Paul was asked about income inequality. Paul agrees with the notion. He believes that income inequality is blamed on Democrats who run the cities and states. He wants to end the Federal Reserve. He said that if you want a better economy, move to a Republican state.
Carson on his controversial lies. Carson responds with a snide remark towards Cavuto. Carson has no problem with talking to the junk food media. He has a problem when they deliberately distort the truth. Carson brings up Benghazi. He claims that Clinton talked to the Libyan leaders, and her daughter citing the September 11, 2012 attack as terrorism. He called Clinton a "liar". He says he's an honest person.
Trump on the immigration reform and DAPA. Trump jumped for joy hearing the conservative court slam the president's executive orders. Trump says that immigrants are hurting the nation. He believes that drugs and crime and a weak border gives immigrants opportunities to take jobs from Americans . Trump wants to send people back. He said that if you don't like it, tough.
Kasich responds to Trump. Kasich believes that we should put up a wall. He said that its not possible to get rid of people. He said that we should push immigration reform. He believes its a silly argument. Trump slams Kasich for being inept. He said thank god Ohio has oil. Trump said that we have to get tough and quit being soft on immigration. Trump said that Jeb Bush should speak.
Kasich said that it's false for Trump to get rid of illegal immigrants. Trumps said that we're billions of dollars in debt. Bush made a snide remark towards Trump. Bush said that the candidates who believe that if we stick to anti-immigrant beliefs, Republicans might as well hand the election to Clinton.
Trump responds back. It's unfair to legal immigrants. He believes that they are
Rubio on technology. He said that we're behind in standards of education. He thinks that we could rid ourselves of unnecessary regulations, repeal Obamacare and better tax code the country will succeed.
Cruz on entitlement reform. He believes we should raise the retirement age. He said that Democrats are weak and if Republicans wants to be like them, they will lose. He didn't really ask the question. Cruz got applause for his soapbox on the junk food media. He believes that journalists should get a pay cut. He soapboxes about his history.
Fiorina on Obamacare regulations. She calls it "crony capitalism". Fiorina also blasted the law for being too long. She offers no alternative. She soapboxes on the "free market" nonsense. She says the "secret sauce" of the government is innovation. She says government crushes opportunities. When asked about an alternative, she said let the states decide on how to handle health care.
Carson on tax reform. He is in favor of a Flat Tax of 15%. Trump believes that wealthy should pay a little more. Carson thinks it's best to have proportionality. Carson wants to close tax loopholes and deductions. He wants to find ways to get people out of poverty.
Paul on blowing up the tax code. He wants a 14% Fair and Flat tax. He wants to have government so small you can barely see it. He wants to propose a balance budget that keeps the economy neutral. Paul supports the Mack Penny Plan.
Cruz on tax reform. He calls Washington a cartel. He says that he wants to eliminate the income tax. He wants a 10% flat tax across the line. He believes that taxes are hammering small business. Cruz makes a plug for his campaign during another stupid soapbox. He said he vows to destroy the IRS.
Bush on tax reform. He says that Obama and not George W. Bush ruined the economy. Even though Republicans opposed the president's policies for the last seven years it's Obama's fault.
Rubio on tax credits. He said the most important thing in his life is being a parent. He soapboxes on how the family is the key principle to the better tax code. He said that families are raising future taxpayers. He said that people are concerned with day to day means. Yet, he opposes the minimum wage.
Paul claims that Rubio's proposals are a government entitlement. Paul said that Rubio's plan is liberal. Rubio said that his tax plan is beneficial to the American family. Paul hits him on military spending. Rubio slams back on Paul being an isolationist. Rubio said that radical jihadist are trying to destroy us. He believes the Chinese are becoming a threat. Paul said that we're no safer from bankruptcy with these reckless military spending. Cruz jumped in. Cruz must defend this nation. He said that we will spend to secure the nation border. He wants sugar subsidies repealed. He wants to continue defense spending. Fiorina wants a zero based budget. Fiorina slams the senators for being all talk and no action.
Trump grumbles as he's not getting attention. Trump also said that we need a big military. He said Paul's strategy is weak.
Trump slams China and the Asia-Pacific trade deal. He said trade deal being passed is terrible. He believes that lawmakers don't read bills. He cites Obamacare. He says that China, India and Russia mock Obama and America. He says that currency manipulation is a bad thing. He said we're losing jobs too damn fast.
Paul hits back by saying that Trump isn't correct. He said that China has no part in the Asia-Pacific deal. Paul got at Trump with his own comments. Paul says that government is inept in leading us through appropriate trade deals.
Terrorism in the world. Carson is against putting troops in Iraq and Afghanistan. The 50 troops in Syria and 10,000 in Afghanistan question. Carson believes that Obama is being rolled by Vladimir Putin (of the Russian Federation). He said that the United States has to lead against global jihadist.
Homeland Security. Bush says the biggest threat is Islamic terrorism. Not gun violence. He said that the Islamic State gains are as big as Indiana. He believes in a NO FLY ZONE in Syria. He says we should put our trust in rebels who may have ties to other extremists. He says that Obama's policies aren't keeping us safe. He said that his brother G.W. Bush kept us safe.
Trump on Russia being the biggest threat to the United States. Once again ignoring gun violence. Trump says that Iran, North Korea and Russia are the biggest threats. He says Kim Jong-Un is a madman. He says let Russia spend their time fighting the battle. He says why should we continue to be the world's global leader. He says that America troops should focus on allies that help us when we need it. Trump rather see money invested in infrastructure.
Bush respond back. He says that leading from behind is not a game. He slams Trump. He says that we can't allow Russia to take control of Syria. He used the scare tactics of Christians being beheaded.
Trump hits back saying that we can't trust Bashir Al-Assad nor the rebels. If the U.S. takes a side then we will have another quagmire. Trump says that we should take Iraqi oil to pay for American troops and their families.
Fiorina hits back at Trump and Paul for showing weakness and lack of understanding. She also says that we should follow the Israeli model of military training. She also agrees with a NO FLY ZONE.
Fiorina also believes that Americans should be at the ready at the many bases in Western Europe.
Paul responds to Fiorina and Bush. He believe that the Republicans and Clinton are war mongers.
Trump knocks Fiorina for interrupting Paul. Kasich tries and fail. Paul snide remark to Fiorina also merit a boo from the crowd. Paul says that we should arm our enemies.
Rubio wanted to join this. Rubio called Putin a gangsta. He says that Russia is thinking about global conquest. He blast Obama for allowing it to happen. Rubio made a plug for Sheldon by mentioning Israel. Rubio soapboxes on Saudi Arabia's strict laws.
Kasich finally gets a question. He grumbles. The question on China. Kasich says that the U.S. will respond back to cyber threats. Kasich brings up his long past days as a congressman. He supports the NO FLY ZONE. Kasich also demands that Saudi Arabia cuts off the radical clerics and billionaires who support terrorism. Kasich says that the world should allow Israel to continue its sanctions on the Gaza Strip and West Bank. He says that the world shouldn't criticize Israel. He soapboxes on Clinton and Ohio. He made a snide remark towards talk time to the moderators.
Bush on bailing out banks and the automotive industry. Bush says that the Dodd Frank law is terrible. He believes that Clinton would continue full steam ahead on unnecessary regulations. Bush says that Clinton is a flip-flopper. Bush say that Obama's policies could cause another financial crisis.
Times Republicans offered helpful ideas for the middle class: 0.
Times Republicans attacked Hillary: We lost count.
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Carson on big banks. Carson believes that we should have some control over the banks. He believes that corporations are artificially raising debt and its creating a bubble. Carson believes that Obama's policies have taken America's lead down. He say that middle class suffers from Clinton's proposals. He believes that taking rich people's money will not solve the problem. He said that doesn't want to break up the big banks.
Rubio also interrupted. He said that the government is responsible for the big banks. He said that the lobbyists are controlling the strings. He says that the "Too Big To Fail" phrase sticks when we have this bubble continue.
Kasich also interrupted. He said that those invested in the bank profit well. He said those on Wall Street are greedy. He says that we need values and ethics.
Cruz on punishing greed. Cruz would prosecute corporate greed. He said that he would not bail out the banks and automotive industry. Cruz also says that Democrats and Big Government Republicans are a rich man's best friend. Cruz brings up an African American supporter. He says that the IRS brings up unnecessary regulations to punish this supporter. Cruz said that the supporter went to court to fight the IRS and won. Cruz will let a major bank to fail. Cruz takes donations from big banks. The Republican senator continues another soapbox. He said he will not support Bank of America if it was struggling. He blames Obama's governance for corporate greed.
Kasich slams Cruz for being heartless. He said that Cruz is grandstanding. He said that why would you elect a candidate who would be happy you lose your earnings. He said that we need candidates who don't have compassion towards the little guy.
Kasich and Cruz get into a shouting match. Boos and hissing. Kasich said you can't turn a blind eye to watching a bank fail.
Fiorina says that government created the problem. She rehashes Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. She blames Bush and Obama for crony capitalism. She says that the Consumer Protection Bureau is socialism run amok.
I got to the point where it was getting boring. I had to end it quickly.
Let's get this straight. Who won the debate?
Lower tier debate: Chris Christie.
Main debate: Marco Rubio, Donald Trump and Carly Fiorina.
Who actually won the debate?
The junk food media. Once again letting these candidate unload without being checked.
Any thoughts on this debate?
It didn't have all the fireworks as the CNBC debate but it did have it's moments.
