17 hours ago, Chris Bristow said:

What were they supposed to be doing once shots were fired? 

Chris, If you read their accounts in Larry Sneed's, No More Silence, the motorcycle escort officers were in shock. 

If you look at Batchelor's Exhibit# 5002, on page 134, you will find all of these Solo Motorcyclists listed. They were in the Traffic Division, and their job title was Solo Motorcycle and Special Enforcement, Monthly Detail

https://www.maryferrell.org/showDoc.html?docId=1136#relPageId=152

Their duties had ended and didn't know what they were supposed to do. Several of them wound up guarding the hallway up on the third floor of the DPD Headquarters among the swarm of newsmen.

I kind of felt sorry for them. They felt like their duty was to guard the President, and they had let him down, and then thy were thrown in this midst of this pushing, cursing mob. If you look at their faces in some of those pictures up on the third floor, they look kind of lost. (I think).

Steve Thomas

8 hours ago, Pat Speer said:

I've seen it spelled both ways, but it's spelled Gray in Bowles' book, so I'll go with that. Thanks. 

Pat,

Yeah. It's spelled Gray in Batchelor's List of DPD Personnel.

Steve

Pat,

His last name is spelled Gray.

Steve

Pat,

P.S.

You will find all these motorcycle guys in Batchelor's Exhibit# 5002. They were all in the

Traffic Division, Solo Motorcycle and Special Enforcement Monthly Detail

Page 134 of the Exhibit, page 17 of Batchelor's Report

https://maryferrell.org/showDoc.html?docId=1136#relPageId=152

You'll find them all there: Gray, Lumpkin, Ellis, Chaney, Hargis, Haygood, Baker, Dale, etc.

Maybe you'll pick up a reference to Gray in some of their accounts.

Steve Thomas

On 2/24/2024 at 4:53 PM, Pat Speer said:

In reviewing my materials on the lead car, I realized that I have no quotes whatsoever from Leon E. Grey, one of the three motorcyclists out in front of the lead car, along with Stavis Ellis and William Lumpkin. Does anyone know anything about him? Was he ever interviewed? While he was pretty far away, and probably didn't see anything, I find it surprising that I can find no quotes from him. 

Any help appreciated. 

Pat,

There is an interview with fellow motorcycle officer, Bill Lumpkin at kenrahn.com

https://kenrahn.com/JFK/History/The_deed/Sneed/Lumpkin.html

This is one of the interviews in Larry Sneed's, No More Silence.

He mentions Leon Gray several times.

On at least two occasions, Lumpkin says that the lead motorcyclists were stopped on Elm St. between Houston and the underpass when the shots rang out.

Steve Thomas

Charlie Kirk Wants Coca-Cola to Sponsor Televised Executions

https://www.thedailybeast.com/charlie-kirk-wants-coca-cola-to-sponsor-televised-executions?ref=home?ref=home

“Turning Point USA CEO Charlie Kirk went beyond the pale this week, when he suggested on his ThoughtCrime podcast that the U.S. should embrace televised executions and force kids to watch them.

Kirk said one of his problems with capital punishment is: “...It takes too long. Too many appeals. It’s too expensive. It should be public, it should be quick, it should be televised,” he said. “You could have it brought to you by Coca-Cola and no, I’m not kidding by the way, I would totally tune in to see some pedo get their head chopped off.”

He then advocated for kids to be forced to watch it.

“I think at a certain age, it’s an initiation,” he said.”

I personally would like to see them bring back burning women at the stake.

The executioner would be drinking a Coke while the flames and the screams lick higher.

I’d stay up late to watch that.

Steve Thomas

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Oklahoma Republican calls LGBTQ people 'filth' when asked about death of nonbinary student
By Matthew Chapman February 23, 2024
"Sen. Tom Woods said that his heart went out to Benedict's family, but that regarding LGBTQ identity generally, "We are a religious state. We are going to fight to keep that filth out of the state of Oklahoma, because we’re a Christian state. We’re a rural state. We want to lower taxes, and for people to live and work, and to go to the faith they choose.""

I'm a Christin by gum!  I fetch the teachin of that Jesus Crist feller and I'll kill anybody who says different!

Steve Thomas

1 hour ago, W. Niederhut said:

Greene says Judge Engoron ‘should be disrobed’ | The Hill

 

Is this related to MTG's interest in tantric sex, or what? 😂

Between disrobing a judge and flahing nude pictures of Hunter Biden, I think Margo might have a teeny tiny little problem

BTW, I really, really want to fit in. Any of you guys got a can of gold Day-Glow spray paint I can borrow?

Steve Thomas

Fox host claims Black voters will back Trump because they 'love sneakers'

by Sky Palma February 22, 2024

https://www.rawstory.com/gold-sneaker/

“The Big Weekend Show contributor, Raymond Arroyo discussed the $399 limited-edition shoes that Donald Trump promoted at Sneaker Con in Philadelphia on Saturday, saying Black people thought they were "cool."

"This is connecting with Black America because they love sneakers," Arroyo said.

"This a big deal, certainly in the inner city. So when you have Trump roll out his sneaker line, they're like, 'Wait a minute, this is cool.' He's reaching them on a level that defies and is above politics. The culture always trumps politics. And Trump understands culture like no politician I've ever seen."

"Anybody willing to put 400 bucks down for a pair of sneakers? Yeah, I think that's commitment and love. It's something... it's affection," he added."

um.......

Steve Thomas

The Republicans in Congress don't want the Government to work.

They want a Government shutdown.

They don't want to spend money on anything.

You see, if you don't spend money on anything, you don't need all those taxes right?

You can cut all those taxes, and you can eliminate all those pesky regulations, and

You can do whatever the hell you want!

Steve Thomas

Right-wing host wants overthrow of democracy: ‘We didn’t get all the way there on Jan. 6’

By David Edwards February 21, 2024

https://www.rawstory.com/jack-posobiec-overthrow-democracy/

“Jack Posobiec, a right-wing host and activist, told a group of conservatives that their goal should be overthrowing democracy because they didn't get the job done on Jan. 6, 2021.

At a Wednesday Conservative Political Action Conference event, Posobiec welcomed the audience as a panel session began with former White House strategist Steve Bannon.

"All right, welcome, welcome, I just wanted to say welcome to the end of democracy," he announced. "We're here to overthrow it completely, we didn't get all the way there on January 6th, but we will endeavor to get rid of it and replace it with this right here, we'll replace it with this right here."

Posobiec held up what appeared to be a necklace with a Christian cross pendant.

"All right, amen!" Bannon exclaimed.

"That's right, because all glory, all glory is not to government, all glory to God," Posobiec added.

Allies of Donald Trump have said they are prepared to infuse "Christian nationalism" into the former president's 2024 campaign.

Former Trump official Russell Vought is said to be spearheading the effort.

"Christian nationalists in America believe that the country was founded as a Christian nation and that Christian values should be prioritized throughout government and public life," Politico reported on Tuesday. "As the country has become less religious and more diverse, Vought has embraced the idea that Christians are under assault and has spoken of policies he might pursue in response."”

We’re about to have ourselves an old-fashioned religious war in 2024.

Shades of the Middle Ages.

Steve Thomas

- George Washington, 1796 -

“[Partisanship] serves always to distract the public councils and enfeeble the public administration. It agitates the community with ill founded jealousies and false alarms, kindles the animosity of one part against another, foments occasionally riot and insurrection... [Parties] are likely, in the course of time and things, to become potent engines, by which cunning, ambitious, and unprincipled men will be enabled to subvert the power of the people, and to usurp for themselves the reins of government; destroying afterwards the very engines, which have lifted them to unjust dominion.”

Steve Thomas

Forget insurrection. Trump aiding the enemy is treason.

By Sabrina Haake February 18, 2024

https://www.rawstory.com/raw-investigates/donald-trump-nato-russia-treason/

- To paraphrase -

Since he invaded Ukraine in 2022, Vladimir Putin has threatened America and NATO with the use of nuclear weapons.

Last week, Donald Trump encouraged Russia to “do whatever the hell they want” just as the American intelligence community was learning about Russia's potential nuclear capacity to disable American defense space satellites.

Vladimir Putin is a wanted war criminal.

This week, Putin poisoned his rival, Alexei Navalny with a KGB nerve agent Novichuk.

The Russians are taking Donald Trump at his word.

Steve Thomas

7 hours ago, Steve Thomas said:

'Closest he'll get to any Air Force Ones': Trump ridiculed for 'hawking bootleg' sneakers

by David McAfee 03/17/24

https://www.rawstory.com/trump-bootleg-sneakers-ridicule/

 

“The former president, who on Friday was ordered to pay hundreds of millions of dollars in a fraud case in New York, Saturday appeared in Pennsylvania to give a "surprise speech" in front of a backdrop advertising his "Trump sneakers."”

 

“Obama appointee Eric Columbus said Saturday, "Trump just spoke at something called 'Sneaker Con' in Philly while promoting a website where he hawks $399 sneakers and $99 perfume."”

 

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Steve Thomas

Is this a great country or what?

Only in the United States of America could a shoe salesman run for President.

Steve Thomas

There was a time in our history, when the worst insult you could hurl at somebody was to call him a Secesh.

I predict we will be hearing that word again in the not too distant future.

Steve Thomas

'Closest he'll get to any Air Force Ones': Trump ridiculed for 'hawking bootleg' sneakers

by David McAfee 03/17/24

https://www.rawstory.com/trump-bootleg-sneakers-ridicule/

“The former president, who on Friday was ordered to pay hundreds of millions of dollars in a fraud case in New York, Saturday appeared in Pennsylvania to give a "surprise speech" in front of a backdrop advertising his "Trump sneakers."”

“Obama appointee Eric Columbus said Saturday, "Trump just spoke at something called 'Sneaker Con' in Philly while promoting a website where he hawks $399 sneakers and $99 perfume."”

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Steve Thomas

- Lara Trump, soon to be the co-chair of the Republican National Committee -

"“Every single penny will go to the No. 1 – and the only job of the RNC — that is electing Donald J. Trump as president of the United States,”

So, all that donor money that will be given to the RNC will go to Donald Trumps PAC.

Donald Trump's PAC is paying his legal fees.

Good luck of you are a Republican Congressman or Senator looking for RNC help paying for yard signs or TV ads. All that money is going towards keeping Donald Trump out of jail instead.

Steve Thomas

https://www.newsweek.com/donald-trump-sends-melania-valentines-day-message-through-campaign-email-1869942
"On Wednesday, the Trump campaign sent out an email with the subject line "I love you, Melania!" The email read: "THIS IS A VALENTINE'S DAY LETTER FROM DONALD J. TRUMP: Dear Melania,I LOVE YOU! Even after every single INDICTMENT, ARREST, and WITCH HUNT, you never left my side. You've always supported me through everything. I wouldn't be the man I am today without your guidance, kindness, and warmth. You will always mean the world to me, Melania! From your husband with love, Donald J. Trump. Please leave some kind words for the First Lady this Valentine's Day!"
The email also contains three "SEND YOUR LOVE" buttons, which bring supporters to a donation page that repeats the Valentine's Day message, and says: "If you love Melania, I humbly ask you for you to leave her some kind words below!"
A box with the caption "PLEASE LEAVE SOME KIND WORDS FOR THE FIRST LADY THIS VALENTINE'S DAY – SEND HER YOUR LOVE!" appears along with a list of suggested donations."

... And the beat goes on, the beat goes on.

The sleaze just oozes out of every pore.

Steve Thomas

"The only thing that stops a bad guy with a gun is a good guy with a gun."

At the Kansas City Parade, there were 800 good guys with a gun.

Steve Thomas

"I will encourage Russia to whatever the hell they want"

"I want absulute immunity, because I want to do whatever the hell I want."

There's a pattern here. It's called arrested development. 

You've heard of the "terrible two's"

Steve Thomas

Supreme Court Chief Justice, John Roberts gave Jack Smith one week to respond to Trump's filing that he is immune from prosecution.

Smith answered in one day.

https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/24427533-23a745-response

Steve Thomas

- Joe Biden 02/13/24 -

"Will you stand with America or with Trump?"

It's about time people started saying it like it is.

Steve Thomas

Donald Trump wants to make his daughter-in-law the Head of the Republican Party National Committee.

All that money flowing into the RNC...

May as well keep in the family.

Steve Thomas

- Donald Trump -

"Tricky Nikki is CRASHING in the Polls," ... The other day, she had almost no people attend her “rally” ... an embarrassment to her wonderful husband, in Africa. I think he should come back home to help save her dying campaign."

Piece of...

Steve Thomas