CAN REALITY BE STRANGER THAN FICTION?
AND DOES CONTEXT MATTER?
Photo sources above:
https://usa.newonnetflix.info/info/80119382
https://www.cinemaescapist.com/2017/09/review-servant-people-2-ukraine-2016/
https://www.cinemaescapist.com/2017/06/ukraines-servant-people-hidden-gem-political-comedy/
https://usa.newonnetflix.info/info/80119382
https://www.cinemaescapist.com/2017/09/review-servant-people-2-ukraine-2016/
https://www.cinemaescapist.com/2017/06/ukraines-servant-people-hidden-gem-political-comedy/
Pictured above is newly elected President Zelenskiy of the Ukraine.
Zelenskiy won the Presidency in April of 2019 by a populist landslide even after blowing off news interviews and scheduled debates with sitting Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P5RZGq9C4tE
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Newly Elected President Zelenskiy is a former law student and very popular television personality in the Ukraine who ran a strong media campaign against corruption. Porosheko lost to Zelenskiy over the corruption issue in a 70% landslide even with four years of support from Vice President Joe Biden and his son Hunter who was reported to be there to fight corruption in Ukraine. It makes me wonder how the Ukrainians viewed US efforts?
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Zelensky's very successful campaign was sponsored by billionaire oligarch Igor Kolomoyskyi. Kolomoyskyi who owned the Television broadcasting Station that aired, "Servant of the People," where Zelensky played a fictional role as President of the country of Ukraine. Kolomoyskyi was also the key planning and financial person responsible for resisting Putin's military incursion into Crimea.
Click link below for interesting story.
Considering Zelensyi transition from entertainer to politician similar to Donald Trump, what do you think their political decorum was like? Were their conversations carefully planned and diplomatically precise? What kind of concerns do you think they would have discussed?
And now, lets consider our leadership culture of entitlement and opportunism. It seem that the uproar started when Trump began exposing the culture of entitlement held by our elite class of dignitaries.
Just because it is NOT LEGAL for the Dignitaries from other countries to enrich their extended families through crony capitalism INSIDE THE US. That doesn't make it illegal for America's Politicians to enrich their family members abroad.
But then, wouldn't this be the international version of the very swamp that Trump promised to drain? Perhaps he's doing a better job than I thought! Perhaps the Hunter thing is a bull's-eye!
We currently have a shameful culture of crony enrichment on foreign shores by US Government leaders.
The examples of the partnerships of John Kerry's stepson, Chris Heinz, Joe Biden's son Hunter Biden and long time friend co-partner Devon Archer who rode Joe Biden's coat tails to Ukraine to earn over $50k/month (with no experience) at Burisma, accumulating over $3/mill. A repeat of a similar coat tail opportunity in China with expected future earnings possibly in the $100's of millions. And let's not forget Chelsea who politely tucks away over $300K/annually from her parent's "Charitable Foundation."
We are told not to consider any of these extremely generous earnings as signs of abuse or corruption. Even when funded by charitable donations or public funds from very poor or dependent nations. In fact we are instructed to view these earnings as the tangible evidence of our fight against poverty and corruption, a pathway to personal enrichment sponsored by the struggle of the vulnerable, one only made possible by their direct connections with currently serving or past top US Governmental figures.
And now, lets consider our leadership culture of entitlement and opportunism. It seem that the uproar started when Trump began exposing the culture of entitlement held by our elite class of dignitaries.
In essence Trump is pissing in their pool of Privilege!
I am amazed at the exploits open to those at the top our political culture. Perhaps Trump didn't know how easy and apparently legal, it could be for him to enrich his relatives via governmental channels. Perhaps he is angered by their competition?Just because it is NOT LEGAL for the Dignitaries from other countries to enrich their extended families through crony capitalism INSIDE THE US. That doesn't make it illegal for America's Politicians to enrich their family members abroad.
But then, wouldn't this be the international version of the very swamp that Trump promised to drain? Perhaps he's doing a better job than I thought! Perhaps the Hunter thing is a bull's-eye!
We currently have a shameful culture of crony enrichment on foreign shores by US Government leaders.
The examples of the partnerships of John Kerry's stepson, Chris Heinz, Joe Biden's son Hunter Biden and long time friend co-partner Devon Archer who rode Joe Biden's coat tails to Ukraine to earn over $50k/month (with no experience) at Burisma, accumulating over $3/mill. A repeat of a similar coat tail opportunity in China with expected future earnings possibly in the $100's of millions. And let's not forget Chelsea who politely tucks away over $300K/annually from her parent's "Charitable Foundation."
We are told not to consider any of these extremely generous earnings as signs of abuse or corruption. Even when funded by charitable donations or public funds from very poor or dependent nations. In fact we are instructed to view these earnings as the tangible evidence of our fight against poverty and corruption, a pathway to personal enrichment sponsored by the struggle of the vulnerable, one only made possible by their direct connections with currently serving or past top US Governmental figures.
I found the article below informational. As with most things
today, the beginning paragraphs seems misleading. It seems to say, "pay no
attention to the man behind the curtain." I suggest that you look carefully.
See Details in links below:
(An article well worth the read after you get past the first few paragraphs.)
https://www.factcheck.org/2019/10/trumps-claims-about-hunter-biden-in-china/
and
https://www.factcheck.org/2019/10/trumps-claims-about-hunter-biden-in-china/
and
If not corruption, at the very least, they are a form of crony capitalism by an American Aristocracy. One that is illegal for representative of other countries to do in these United States.
Biden and Ukraine: What we know about corruption claims - BBC News
A Seeming Decline in Corruption?
Since his election, Trump's lack of avarice in office makes him seem something like a choir boy compared to his history. Why did he wave his salary? Is he loud and boisterous? Yes! Impulsive? Sometimes. But Corrupt to the point of requiring Impeachment? Not so much.
His history shows his ability to maneuver, ever hugging the line that edges corruption. But isn't he merely common among his class of accusers. I am shocked at how blatantly his enemies compromise themselves as they spread their hypocrisy in their efforts to bringing this political rookie down. If their claims were not solidly based in the truth, what were they?
Since his election I have seen many seemingly dignified leaders abandon their principles and descend into a morass of indignancy.
Considering the degree of opposition he has endured. He must be having a big effect.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2019/12/12/impeachment-articles-are-major-retreat-democrats/
As citizens we need to keep all of these action in context with our past. True Democracy allows a seesaw of agendas that effectively result in a balancing of extremes, this is the assumed goal of a Democracy. A self correcting effect. To date this President is way behind in comparison to his predecessor. It will take some time for him to catch-up with Obama's well organized displays of effective disregard for law. The following is from 2014.
The speaker in the video below provides some perspective for what is and is not typical of our Presidents. Hear her as she discusses several administrations and their Supreme Court Cases.
I think it is important in watching the video to remember that our last President understood and even taught Constitutional law, so his actions are fully intentional, not faux pas. I wonder if tweets could be consider faux pas?
The video describes how deep and wide today's swamp really is and how it is grown with each new President.
As a citizen I want to see accountability. I want laws that spring from compromise in our legislature. I do not want impositions by activist majorities, activist judges or even an activist executive branch. And I don't want legislators to impose themselves as judges!
I want to see a return to Representative Government. A Government that works to identify and accomplish common goals. One that overcomes partisan power struggles through identifying reasonable points of compromise and self Censure.
It's time for the average Jane and Joe to act and fire the disruptive activist driven crowd. Starting with the two on the porch.
His history shows his ability to maneuver, ever hugging the line that edges corruption. But isn't he merely common among his class of accusers. I am shocked at how blatantly his enemies compromise themselves as they spread their hypocrisy in their efforts to bringing this political rookie down. If their claims were not solidly based in the truth, what were they?
Mission Impeachable
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Since his election I have seen many seemingly dignified leaders abandon their principles and descend into a morass of indignancy.
Considering the degree of opposition he has endured. He must be having a big effect.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2019/12/12/impeachment-articles-are-major-retreat-democrats/
As citizens we need to keep all of these action in context with our past. True Democracy allows a seesaw of agendas that effectively result in a balancing of extremes, this is the assumed goal of a Democracy. A self correcting effect. To date this President is way behind in comparison to his predecessor. It will take some time for him to catch-up with Obama's well organized displays of effective disregard for law. The following is from 2014.
The speaker in the video below provides some perspective for what is and is not typical of our Presidents. Hear her as she discusses several administrations and their Supreme Court Cases.
I think it is important in watching the video to remember that our last President understood and even taught Constitutional law, so his actions are fully intentional, not faux pas. I wonder if tweets could be consider faux pas?
The video describes how deep and wide today's swamp really is and how it is grown with each new President.
Across the board, reactions to Trump's arrival have been extreme and battle lines were drawn before his arrival as many in America resisted Trump's bulldogged determination to dial back the expansive governmental intrusions of Obama's "Fundamental Changes," Did we really need bathroom legislation? Come-on? Really? And if so why only for select groups? Where are the provisions for the general population?
And now an Impeachment? Where President Zelenskyi, the supposed victim, denies any offence in his interactions with Trump and has repeatedly denied being pressured or feeling dismissed or offended in seeking audience or funding support.
So who was offended and why do they want to disrupt our Government?
As a citizen I want to see accountability. I want laws that spring from compromise in our legislature. I do not want impositions by activist majorities, activist judges or even an activist executive branch. And I don't want legislators to impose themselves as judges!
I want to see a return to Representative Government. A Government that works to identify and accomplish common goals. One that overcomes partisan power struggles through identifying reasonable points of compromise and self Censure.
It's time for the average Jane and Joe to act and fire the disruptive activist driven crowd. Starting with the two on the porch.
Impeachment... Yes or No?
When and how is impeachment applicable?
Listen as Judge Napolitano explains the powers of impeachment, how it is applied and when it is applicable. I think you will find the facts very surprising.
Judge Napolitano: Enough Evidence 'to Justify About Three or Four Articles of Impeachment.'
So if it is possible? Why am I so suspicious of the legitimacy or effectiveness of the current Impeachment Proceeding?
Simply because it is a POORLY CHOSEN TARGET! The specific opening charges are PETTY. Especially when compared to what Nepolitano described later in the video.
Simply because it is a POORLY CHOSEN TARGET! The specific opening charges are PETTY. Especially when compared to what Nepolitano described later in the video.
This Ukrainian conversation was too routine, the event too well tolerated as stated over and over by the supposed victim and the request/demand too reasonable since the company that Biden was connected with had a significant history of corruption as stated by the prosecutor's witness.
Under these circumstances, conducting an investigation was a reasonable request.
Since the leaders of the House chose the wrong target they will most likely loose the case. But in loosing they will effectively maintain the divisive political animosity.
Since the leaders of the House chose the wrong target they will most likely loose the case. But in loosing they will effectively maintain the divisive political animosity.
This negative energy has been very useful to the Democrats throughout the Trump Presidency. Of all Trump's seemingly shady dealings this conversation with Zelensky was a minor event. It is the wrong focus for removing a sitting President. Perhaps the Democrats will achieve a legal success in the House, but it will be blocked and he will be acquitted in the Senate.
The strategy's only success, is it's ability, to create and maintain division and animus, for inspiring agitation. Like the impeachment process, it's power is purely political! It keeps the divisive foment whipped up!
As the current hearsay of the Ukraine phone call case is played out, as just happened with the Russian collusion case. Reporting will continue to focus on demonizing the President's acts of legal representation and strategic self defense.
Focusing public hatred toward our Constitutional Protections is a very foolish strategy. Essential to liberty, even when they seem to protect unpopular leaders, this type of criticism erodes public appreciation for our Constitution. The right to Legal self defense is a foundational Constitutional Right. Weakening our civil rights, is the predictable destination of this case.
One would hope that our press would enlighten and expose these vulnerabilities. But we as audience seem to prefer gossip, pandering, conjecture and hearsay. With the advent of the internet, and the decline of the written press, fewer and fewer reporters are freed to bring these type of quandaries out into the light.
During the 2016 Republican primaries the internet driven media seemed to manipulate the political discussion. Through shallow focus in selecting topics and preoccupation with what sizzles, they seem to intentionally disregard listener sensibility. In election coverage they highlight the seemingly weakest and most outrageous candidate. In 2016 it was Trump. And they banish the views and actions of other more moderate candidates to the shadows of obscurity.
During the 2016 Republican primaries the internet driven media seemed to manipulate the political discussion. Through shallow focus in selecting topics and preoccupation with what sizzles, they seem to intentionally disregard listener sensibility. In election coverage they highlight the seemingly weakest and most outrageous candidate. In 2016 it was Trump. And they banish the views and actions of other more moderate candidates to the shadows of obscurity.
Currently they seem to be doing the same in the 2020 Democratic Primaries as moderate views are either ridiculed or ignored and points of gossip are highlighted. Where have all the moderates gone?
The Democratic Party was once know for their moderate positions. Have they really evaporated? Do you think it is "Fake News?" I don't think, Fake News, is the best description.
Perhaps...The selling of ,"Consumer Animus," like flavors of ice-cream is more accurate. It seem that positions of animus are being marketed for our selection through partisan media sources. Are we being moved to journalist cultural that values activist protest over representative government? Does the end now justify the means in political thought and journalism?
We need reform in our media. A process that sparks true investigative reporting to create a less biased, more informed populace. Investigation that avoids the belittling narrative and lecturing, we now experience.
In the 2016 election, who would have thought so many would come out against the status quo. Who would have thought Trump would win after all of his pre-election faux pas that were presented by the media?.... But he did. And in doing so he showed himself to be a very clever media manipulator, self marketer and campaigner.
If you want a real response from the public on Trump's aberrant behaviors, you need to demand a real impeachment case that concerns them. Not a point of diplomatic protocol. The recent Syrian blunder was nearly as bad as anything that happened under Obama and will haunt Trump at the next election. But surprisingly the media is ignoring the details.
Consider Trump's act of giving the World Stage to Turkey's authoritarian leader, Erdogan from the White House pulpit. What a blooper! And again no news. Quid pro quo? Does any of this have anything to do with the Trump Tower that was built in Turkey back in 1992?
In surrendering the White House Pulpit, many across the Arab world see Trump's actions as an endorsement of Erdogan's December 2017 OIC statements. (see video below)
These statements were made before the worlds second largest international governmental body, the Organization of Islamic Cooperation. Which hosts 59 member nations. In his speech OIC, Secretary General, Erdogan railed against Trump's action in the region and condemned Trump for making Jerusalem the functional Capitol of Israel.
We need reform in our media. A process that sparks true investigative reporting to create a less biased, more informed populace. Investigation that avoids the belittling narrative and lecturing, we now experience.
In the 2016 election, who would have thought so many would come out against the status quo. Who would have thought Trump would win after all of his pre-election faux pas that were presented by the media?.... But he did. And in doing so he showed himself to be a very clever media manipulator, self marketer and campaigner.
If you want a real response from the public on Trump's aberrant behaviors, you need to demand a real impeachment case that concerns them. Not a point of diplomatic protocol. The recent Syrian blunder was nearly as bad as anything that happened under Obama and will haunt Trump at the next election. But surprisingly the media is ignoring the details.
Consider Trump's act of giving the World Stage to Turkey's authoritarian leader, Erdogan from the White House pulpit. What a blooper! And again no news. Quid pro quo? Does any of this have anything to do with the Trump Tower that was built in Turkey back in 1992?
In surrendering the White House Pulpit, many across the Arab world see Trump's actions as an endorsement of Erdogan's December 2017 OIC statements. (see video below)
These statements were made before the worlds second largest international governmental body, the Organization of Islamic Cooperation. Which hosts 59 member nations. In his speech OIC, Secretary General, Erdogan railed against Trump's action in the region and condemned Trump for making Jerusalem the functional Capitol of Israel.
In his speech he repeatedly called Israel an occupation force and labeled the official State of Israel, a Terrorist State,( see min 6:20 in video below).
Erdogan's described the Israelis as occupying terrorists not unlike the YPG and PKK Kurdish groups which he recently attacked and dispersed from Northern Syria with Trumps seeming cooperation. At (min 16.00) Erdogan describes the city of Jerusalem as, the OIC's "Red Line," declaring it to be the Capital of Palestine.
Hopefully his actions will reflect the passivity of Obama.
At the end of his speech Erdogan alludes to the re-establishment of a glorious Caliphate to unify the 1.7 billion members of the Islamic world. All of this is very amazing!
Erdogan's described the Israelis as occupying terrorists not unlike the YPG and PKK Kurdish groups which he recently attacked and dispersed from Northern Syria with Trumps seeming cooperation. At (min 16.00) Erdogan describes the city of Jerusalem as, the OIC's "Red Line," declaring it to be the Capital of Palestine.
Hopefully his actions will reflect the passivity of Obama.
At the end of his speech Erdogan alludes to the re-establishment of a glorious Caliphate to unify the 1.7 billion members of the Islamic world. All of this is very amazing!
It appears that we in America like the other players are currently taking our place on the stage of Jewish, Islamic and Christian prophecy. And he is preparing a two state peace plan as well.
In spite of all of this... As Christians and Jewish believers we are encouraged to watch and pray for the peace of Jerusalem.
To have a winning Impeachment case, the Ukraine charge should not be the emphasis. Perhaps even be dropped and Nepolitano's list inserted. It has been Trump who has consistently provided both offensive and defensive armaments to the Ukraine. Armaments that the Obama administration withheld.
It is good to remember that Obama was very reticent about supporting the previous newly elected leader of Ukraine, Petro Poroshenko. His approach was economic support through loans to stabilize Ukraine's Economy. His optimism and desire to avoid escalation and expansion of the conflict, resulted in the loss of over 10,000 Ukrainian lives. Hear him explain the principles of his Kerry led strategy (starting at min 4:30) of how allowing Ukraine to be victimized will help Putin choose wisely in fear of being ostracized from the West. (huh?)
It is good to remember that Obama was very reticent about supporting the previous newly elected leader of Ukraine, Petro Poroshenko. His approach was economic support through loans to stabilize Ukraine's Economy. His optimism and desire to avoid escalation and expansion of the conflict, resulted in the loss of over 10,000 Ukrainian lives. Hear him explain the principles of his Kerry led strategy (starting at min 4:30) of how allowing Ukraine to be victimized will help Putin choose wisely in fear of being ostracized from the West. (huh?)
https://youtu.be/3El0ZqPChMQ
With Trump's contribution, aid to Ukraine quickly expanded and since the Crimean annexation we have provided over $1.5 billion in both lethal defensive aid to the Ukraine.
Continued
I found the last day of the Impeachment hearings very informative. As Dr. Fiona Hill and Mr. Holmes presented their disciplined actions and described their hopes for diplomatic integrity, they also shared a justifiable disappointment in seeing the laissez-faire, and too often misguided actions of our executive leaders. Their testimonies were sobering.
But if you listen. The underlying goals of these professionals was to foster international faith and confidence in US diplomacy and in the office of the U.S. Presidency. To them, the idea of dividing the country over an impeachment, was the last thing America needs, or the World for that matter. And yet almost simultaneous with their statements about the destruction caused by the divisive effect of the Russian election interference, Mr Schiff pulled the trigger for even greater divisiveness. One that is "for our own good, to protect the Constitution" of course.
It seems there should be some other mechanisms where presiding party members could establish a tradition of censure or some similar corrective mechanism. The process should consider observations and suggestions from political opponents, but not be led by them. A process initiated and facilitated by presiding party members.
Since his election, President Trump has earned several opportunities for this type of censure as did President Obama before him. Following Trump's lead, we seem to have abandoned our sense empathetic understanding. Without it we are left in a quandary. We are forced to either divide to impose an impeachment or ignore and maintain the status quo.
Instead of waiting for a crisis or expanding on the perception of dirt... What if we developed sub-levels of correction that do not require disrupting our entire Nation, and destabilizing world perceptions?
Below are some additional background details of the events leading to this process and their uniqueness, taken from the Ted Cruz talk below.
