Speaker Paul “Omnibus” Ryan was well received at the globalist summit sponsored by the Koch Brothers.  Additionally, the Koch Brothers have given Ryan $1.2 Million for his legislative efforts.  A Breitbart News article provides the details of the summit…

JANESVILLE, WI — House Speaker Paul Ryan received a standing ovation from wealthy donors after denouncing the views of Republican voters, who are skeptical of so-called “free trade” deals.

Speaking at a lavish retreat for 400 donors hosted by a network helmed by libertarian billionaires Charles and David Koch, Paul Ryan suggested it was incumbent upon the Party to “repudiate” the views of Republican voters, who do not support Ryan and his donors’ trade agenda.

Ryan reportedly assured donors that he will work to “win some of these fights” and advance their agenda on trade — presumably meaning that Ryan plans to push through the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) agreement, supported by GOP donors.

The Washington Post reports that Ryan’s message was warmly received by those in attendance at the elite retreat — noting that Ryan was “clearly a favorite” amongst the network of donors: (more…)

“Seek first to understand, then to be understood”.

1.) First, please READ THIS ENTIRE THREAD – and the full context of any discussion thread you wish to participate in. Skipping to the comments to express an opinion without reading the content of the discussion is not helpful.

Often, unfortunately very often, we find many of the points injected into comments are already outlined in the construct of the thread itself.  -or- Questions asked while the answers are in the primary post.

2.) STAY ON TOPIC – please do not post something unrelated to the specific matter and content of the thread subject. There is a ALWAYS a daily open thread available for any subject you feel should get attention.  Never place unrelated, “O/T”, or “Off Topic” comments on a thread unrelated to the topic.   It is not ok to say: “sorry, O/T but”… or any iteration therein.

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During a campaign stop in Virginia today, a veteran approached Donald Trump to show his support with a very special presentation:

Candidate Donald Trump is holding a rally in Ashburn, VA today at Briar Woods High School.  The event is scheduled to begin at 11:00am EDT.

Live Stream Link – Alternate Live Stream #1 – Alternate Live Stream #2

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In an effort to keep the Daily Open Thread a little more open topic we are going to start a new daily thread for “2016 Presidential Politics”. Please use this thread to post anything relating to the Presidential Race and/or any of the candidates therein.

This thread will refresh daily and appear above the Open Discussion Thread.

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come. THY WILL BE DONE, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but DELIVER US FROM EVIL.

For Thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory, forever and ever. Amen †

Governor Mike Pence holds a campaign rally in Reno, NV at the Grand Sierra Resort and Casino. Event begins at 7:00pm PDT, 10:00pm EDT:  Live Stream Link

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A REMINDER – And it looks like we won’t be eating rice cakes.

On June 15th the MSM writ large, was claiming Hillary Clinton was ahead of Donald Trump by a ridiculous 10 to 15 points.  That’s what they were selling. Complete nonsense.

The same media also need to make the ruse look somewhat reasonable – ergo a month later (mid-July) they claimed the same polls were tied, or Trump had “bounced” 15 points from the GOP convention.  That’s what they were selling. Again, complete nonsense.

Now, today, August 1st – EXACTLY AS WE PREDICTED – Those same media polls, by those same media pollsters (to give Hillary her “bounce”) have the presidential race returning back to exactly what the narrative was on JUNE 15th.  Hillary with a 10 point lead.

COMMON SENSE:

Question:  If this opinion polling stuff was factually true, as in: – if these polls were factually accurate as of today – then how the hell did we know, A WEEK AGO, today’s CNN/ORC poll was going to be EXACTLY WHAT IT IS ?

Answer: If they were factual polls, we wouldn’t.  But, because they are manufactured media polls, and we know the entities presenting the polls, we are able to tell you in advance, with precision, exactly what those agenda-polls were going to state.

We are NOT Nostradamus.

CLEAR ENOUGH?

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Tonight Donald Trump is holding a rally in Harrisburg, PA at Cumberland Valley High School. The event is scheduled to begin at 7:00pm EDT:

Live Stream Link – Alternate Live Stream #1 – Alternate Live Stream #2

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Thousands were turned away from a Trump Rally today in Columbus Ohio as it appears the political arm of the DNC, via the Democrat Mayor Andrew Ginther, and Democrat Fire Marshal Kevin O’Conner, blocked attendance to the Trump event.

Moments before going on stage to a restricted audience of 1,000, Donald Trump informed the media of the political manipulation:

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