McCain, Democrats blast Trump's transgender ban

The title of this article implies there's a distinct difference. The "maverick" is nothing but a traitor in sheep's clothing doing for Trump what Benedict Arnold did for Washington.

Imagine you're in the military under fire in Afghanistan:

The paradox for me is Trump won AZ... the same state that has been re-electing asshole McCain since 1987!

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WASHINGTON — Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman John McCain on Friday sharply criticized President Donald Trump’s ban on transgender individuals serving in the military, saying it could hurt the military.

“It would be a step in the wrong direction to force currently serving transgender individuals to leave the military solely on the basis of their gender identity rather than medical and readiness standards that should always be at the heart of Department of Defense personnel policy,” the Republican Arizona senator said in a statement released just before midnight.

“The Pentagon’s ongoing study on this issue should be completed before any decisions are made with regard to accession.”

Earlier in the evening, White House officials announced details of the military’s new transgender policy, broadly outlined by Trump in a series of tweets earlier this month.

A presidential memo sent to the Pentagon on Friday reverses the previous policy of allowing transgender individuals to serve openly and receive medical care for treatment of gender dysphoria or related issues.

Instead, Trump’s order directs that the Pentagon (and the Department of Homeland Security, in the case of Coast Guard personnel) halt the use of any funds for sex reassignment surgery, and bars entry of any transgender recruits into the services.

It also directs Defense Secretary Jim Mattis to determine whether currently service transgender personnel should be allowed to stay in the ranks, using “military effectiveness and lethality, budgetary constraints and applicable law” as standards for dismissal.

House Armed Services Committee ranking member Adam Smith, D-Wash., called the move “a cravenly opportunistic act of discrimination against men and women who volunteer to defend the United States.” Iraq War veteran Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., said the move will be “disruptive to our military” and harm unit readiness.

But as the senior Republican voice on military matters in Congress, McCain’s criticism carried more weight. The former Navy pilot and 30-year senator has sparred with Trump increasingly in recent weeks, including casting one of the deciding votes to shelve plans for a repeal of the Affordable Care Act.

McCain in his statement of opposition said the armed services committee will conduct oversight on the issue in weeks to come. Congress returns to Capitol Hill from a summer legislative recess in early September.

McCain, Democrats blast Trump's transgender ban

Jumping out in front of what is sure to come

Mandatory prison or jail time for those looting, stealing and burglarizing during Hurricane Harvey

Nueces County District Attorney Mark A. Gonzalez today announced that his office will seek prison or jail time in each and every forthcoming case where the defendant stands charged with theft (looting), burglary, robbery, or any similar crime committed during Hurricane Harvey, vowing to "...do everything in my power to hold [them] accountable." Probation will neither be offered nor agreed to by Mr. Gonzalez's office in any of these cases.

As Hurricane Harvey rages on, the safety and peace of mind of Nueces County's fine citizens is of paramount importance. Taking advantage of citizens' perceived vulnerability at this time is particularly heinous and inexcusable, and will be punished to the fullest extent of the law.

Mr. Gonzalez and the entire District Attorney's Office staff implore citizens to continue heeding the counsel of the local, state, and federal authorities; to continue housing, feeding, and otherwise supporting each other throughout the continuation of the inclement weather; and to continue encouraging, supporting, and appreciating law enforcement and the brave first responders working around the clock to ensure our safety and security.

Jumping out in front of what is sure to come

Insanity has now become the apocalypse

(Not much different than OWS)

First, there was this:

ESPN removes Robert Lee from calling Virginia game in Charlottesville due to his name 

Yes, Loretta, they're virtually indistinguishable. 

How far are they going to go? How about setting fire to the currency.

 One side depicts a racist.

The other uses the word "God" which is bound to offend somebody.

They despise Washington...but if you offered to take the bills off their hands you wouldn't get a one.

It gets worse:

Protesters now rally to REMOVE statue of Christopher Columbus from Manhattan after NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio said it was under review as a 'symbol of hate'

Memphis theater pulls Gone with the Wind after complaints that the Civil War classic is 'racially insensitive'

Our salvation... they sign up @ ancestry.com and discover their great-great-great-grandfather fought for the South and are now forced to repudiate their own existence or like lemmings commit mass suicide. 

I prefer the latter. 

Insanity has now become the apocalypse

In the wake of Harvey...

In the wake of Harvey...

Leave it to RINO McCain

McCain critical of president's pardon of Arpaio

President Donald Trump has tweeted about his pardon of the former sheriff of the Phoenix metro area, who was convicted of a misdemeanor contempt-of-court charge for defying a judge's orders that he stop conducting immigration patrols.

Ex-sheriff Joe Arapio was facing the prospect of jail time at his sentencing in October.

Trump tweeted that he was "pleased to inform you that I have just granted a full Pardon to 85-year-old American patriot Sheriff Joe Arpaio. He kept Arizona safe!"

U.S. Sen. John McCain the RINO of Arizona is voicing his displeasure at President Donald Trump’s pardon of the former Phoenix metro area sheriff Joe Arpaio, who was convicted of a misdemeanor contempt-of-court charge for defying a judge’s orders that he stop conducting immigration (rounding up illegals) patrols.

What I don't understand is this. If the assholes in AZ wanted a Republican to represent them... why did they keep sending McCain to DC?

Arapio was facing the prospect of jail time at his sentencing in October.

McCain says in a statement that "no one is above the law" and "sworn law officers should always seek to be beyond reproach in their commitment to fairly enforcing the laws they swore to uphold."

By pardoning Arpaio, McCain says it undermines Trump's claim for the respect of rule of law.

He also says Arpaio has shown no remorse for his actions.

Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey and Arizona Congressman Andy Biggs are supporting the presidential pardon of former metro Phoenix sheriff Joe Arpaio.

Ducey says Arpaio "deserves credit for helping to reduce crime in Maricopa County over his long career in law enforcement and public office."

He says Trump's pardon "has brought finality to this chapter in Arizona's history."

Ducey adds that Arpaio is his friend and now the 85-year-old ex-lawman can move on and enjoy his retirement with his wife and family.

Biggs says he applauds Trump for pardoning Arpaio and adds that "America owes Sheriff Arpaio a debt of gratitude and not the injustice of a political witch hunt."

Leave it to RINO McCain