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Good summary here by Jack Cashill (ELF is educated liberl females)

ELFs Gone Wild

Seems too good for the bad guys....

From perplexity ai:

Key Observations from Crossfire Hurricane Documents

The Crossfire Hurricane investigation, which examined potential links between the Trump campaign and Russian interference in the 2016 U.S. election, has been widely scrutinized. Based on available summaries and analyses, here are the key observations and conclusions:

1. Investigation’s Origins
Legitimacy of Opening: The investigation was initiated in July 2016 after the FBI received credible information from a foreign government about George Papadopoulos, a Trump campaign advisor, who allegedly had prior knowledge of Russia’s possession of damaging information on Hillary Clinton.

The Inspector General (IG) found that the investigation was opened with adequate factual predication and complied with FBI policies. There was no evidence of political bias or improper motivation in the decision to open the case.

2. Use of the Steele Dossier
The controversial Steele Dossier, funded by opposition research, played no role in initiating the investigation but was later used to support FISA applications for surveillance on Carter Page.

The dossier’s reliability was questioned as parts of it were unverified or inaccurate, leading to criticisms of its use in obtaining FISA warrants.

3. Procedural Errors
FISA Application Issues: The IG report identified significant errors and omissions in FISA applications targeting Carter Page:

Exculpatory evidence was excluded.

Heavy reliance was placed on unverified claims from the Steele Dossier.

These errors raised concerns about oversight and accountability within the FBI.

Despite these failures, there was no evidence that these errors were driven by political bias.

4. Political Bias Allegations
While some FBI agents involved in the investigation exchanged politically charged messages (e.g., Peter Strzok and Lisa Page), the IG concluded that these did not influence investigative decisions.

The report found no documentary or testimonial evidence suggesting political bias influenced the opening or conduct of Crossfire Hurricane.

5. Contacts Between Trump Campaign and Russia
The investigation uncovered multiple contacts between Trump campaign officials and Russian operatives:

Paul Manafort shared polling data with a Russian intelligence-linked individual.

Michael Flynn discussed U.S. sanctions with Russia’s ambassador.

George Papadopoulos communicated with intermediaries offering “dirt” on Hillary Clinton.

However, these findings did not establish a criminal conspiracy between the Trump campaign and Russia.

6. Missing Binder and Declassification Controversy
A binder containing sensitive intelligence related to Crossfire Hurricane was declassified by President Trump but later went missing at the end of his presidency. This raised concerns about potential exposure of classified methods and sources.

Efforts to release declassified materials have been hindered by privacy concerns and national security risks.

7. Broader Implications
The investigation highlighted systemic issues within the FBI, particularly regarding oversight of sensitive investigations like those involving FISA applications.

Critics argue that the procedural failures undermine public trust in federal law enforcement, while supporters maintain that investigating potential foreign interference was necessary.

Conclusions
Legitimate Basis: Crossfire Hurricane had a valid basis for initiation but suffered from significant procedural flaws during its execution.

No Political Bias Found: Despite allegations, there was no evidence that political bias influenced key decisions.

Systemic Failures: Errors in FISA applications and oversight reflect broader issues within FBI processes.

Continued Debate: The findings remain politically charged, with interpretations often shaped by partisan perspectives.

The investigation underscores the challenges of balancing national security concerns with procedural rigor and public accountability.

Seems too good for the bad guys....

From perplexity ai:

Key Observations from Crossfire Hurricane Documents

The Crossfire Hurricane investigation, which examined potential links between the Trump campaign and Russian interference in the 2016 U.S. election, has been widely scrutinized. Based on available summaries and analyses, here are the key observations and conclusions:

1. Investigation’s Origins
Legitimacy of Opening: The investigation was initiated in July 2016 after the FBI received credible information from a foreign government about George Papadopoulos, a Trump campaign advisor, who allegedly had prior knowledge of Russia’s possession of damaging information on Hillary Clinton.

The Inspector General (IG) found that the investigation was opened with adequate factual predication and complied with FBI policies. There was no evidence of political bias or improper motivation in the decision to open the case.

2. Use of the Steele Dossier
The controversial Steele Dossier, funded by opposition research, played no role in initiating the investigation but was later used to support FISA applications for surveillance on Carter Page.

The dossier’s reliability was questioned as parts of it were unverified or inaccurate, leading to criticisms of its use in obtaining FISA warrants.

3. Procedural Errors
FISA Application Issues: The IG report identified significant errors and omissions in FISA applications targeting Carter Page:

Exculpatory evidence was excluded.

Heavy reliance was placed on unverified claims from the Steele Dossier.

These errors raised concerns about oversight and accountability within the FBI.

Despite these failures, there was no evidence that these errors were driven by political bias.

4. Political Bias Allegations
While some FBI agents involved in the investigation exchanged politically charged messages (e.g., Peter Strzok and Lisa Page), the IG concluded that these did not influence investigative decisions.

The report found no documentary or testimonial evidence suggesting political bias influenced the opening or conduct of Crossfire Hurricane.

5. Contacts Between Trump Campaign and Russia
The investigation uncovered multiple contacts between Trump campaign officials and Russian operatives:

Paul Manafort shared polling data with a Russian intelligence-linked individual.

Michael Flynn discussed U.S. sanctions with Russia’s ambassador.

George Papadopoulos communicated with intermediaries offering “dirt” on Hillary Clinton.

However, these findings did not establish a criminal conspiracy between the Trump campaign and Russia.

6. Missing Binder and Declassification Controversy
A binder containing sensitive intelligence related to Crossfire Hurricane was declassified by President Trump but later went missing at the end of his presidency. This raised concerns about potential exposure of classified methods and sources.

Efforts to release declassified materials have been hindered by privacy concerns and national security risks.

7. Broader Implications
The investigation highlighted systemic issues within the FBI, particularly regarding oversight of sensitive investigations like those involving FISA applications.

Critics argue that the procedural failures undermine public trust in federal law enforcement, while supporters maintain that investigating potential foreign interference was necessary.

Conclusions
Legitimate Basis: Crossfire Hurricane had a valid basis for initiation but suffered from significant procedural flaws during its execution.

No Political Bias Found: Despite allegations, there was no evidence that political bias influenced key decisions.

Systemic Failures: Errors in FISA applications and oversight reflect broader issues within FBI processes.

Continued Debate: The findings remain politically charged, with interpretations often shaped by partisan perspectives.

The investigation underscores the challenges of balancing national security concerns with procedural rigor and public accountability.

How about maybe stop dragging Trump (or anyone else) into multiple prosecutions, civil and criminal.

When all the votes are rigged, the government loses accountability for its actions on taxes and elsewhere.

ping

it is truly a spirit because it isn't sweetened

Kind of misleading since the normal way to serve it involves pouring over a sugar cube.

So many back pain issues are not resolved by clinical intervention. In general, very little has been shown to work.

Try a Deep Tissue massage! Can’t hurt, feels nice, and could have a placebo effect.

Chat GPT:

In the Gilligan’s Island episode titled “The Producer”, the castaways set Shakespeare’s Hamlet to the music of Georges Bizet’s opera Carmen. This creative twist adds humor and charm to the episode, featuring memorable musical numbers like “To Be or Not to Be.” It’s one of the most iconic and beloved episodes of the series! Let me know if you’d like more details about it.

Hindu numbers can’t be right. Most Indians are in arranged marriages where their have intense desire for grandchildren.

Don’t forget cinnamon

From ChatGPT:

is it fair to say that cinnamon has a broad effect across the metabolic syndrome?

Yes, it is fair to say that cinnamon has a broad effect across metabolic syndrome. Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of conditions that increase the risk of heart disease, stroke, and diabetes. These conditions include insulin resistance, hyperglycemia, obesity, high blood pressure, and dyslipidemia.

Ann Coulter said that Patty Murray was the dumbest person in the Senate, by a wide margin.

I would think that both have trouble working in the fog.

ChatGPT:

Microwaves generally perform better in foggy conditions compared to lasers

Lasers or OK, but Microwaves destroy electronic circuitry.

He’s one of my favorites.

He has great adventures, but the subject matter sometimes overlaps with previous podcasts.

Glenn Kimball wrote two texts, one on the Crucifixion and one on The Resurrection. He has found a lot or relevant contemporaneous documents, including a letter from Pontius Pilate to the Roman Emperor. (Some doubt its provenance, but it is in the collection of The British Museum, and it matches up exactly with the general consensus of events leading up to The Crucifixion.

Here is one of his (hard to get) books:

Hidden Politics of the Crucifixiont

ping

You mean the Canton police chief who never visited inside the house where the alleged murder took place (He limited his investigation to outside where the body was found and therefore knew, incontrovertibly, that nothing at all happened inside the house)?

And tried to mark out the crime scene using plastic solo cups?

Could you please tell us when this object is first captured in video? His shows usually spends three quarters of the time showing his scrambling