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Saturday, October 22, 2022

Commentary: 'The Lincoln Project' ... A Republican Hoax or Socialist Propaganda?'

Commentary:  'The Lincoln Project' ... A Republican Hoax or Socialist Propaganda?'

by C.T. Sorrentino, LtCol, USAF (Ret)

I like to keep an open mind, so I watch CNN and shows like 'The Circus' and The Lincoln Project' to hear something other than Fox News' slanted truths. They keep me honest as times, but the vast majority of what I see and hear is anti-Trump, progressive gibberish.

I am sick and tired of so-called 'republicans' jumping ship for the socialist left or pretending to be 'conservative' while condoning and espousing views or acting on popular TV shows like 'The Circus' and 'The Lincoln Project' among many others.

Mark McKinnon, the supposed 'devil's advocate' pretends to be a lifelong republican on 'The Circus: Inside the Greatest Political Show on Earth' while nodding his head in agreement to his progressive democrat cronies, including John Heilemann, Jennifer Palmieri, and Alex Wagner among others. 
McKinnon, who dresses in southwest-style urban cowboy costumes even though he was born in Boulder, Colorado, a socialist mecca within the progressive democrat State of Colorado, also interviews top republicans with equally appalling and progressive rigor. 

On another hand, Steve Schmidt, co-founder of 'The Lincoln Project', also a Netflix television series, was forced to resign in February of 2021 after his mishandling of the behavior of fellow co-founder, John Weaver, who allegedly made predatory sexual advances toward young men in exchange for career enhancement assistance.

There was also serious financial mismanagement within The Lincoln Project board of directors which focused on the founders, including Schmidt, when it appeared that large amounts of 'donations' were being siphoned off into personal accounts and pet projects.
These hypocrite 'republicans' spent well over $60 million to defeat President Trump and elect 'Sleepy' Joe Biden, an incompetent, feeble-minded, moron, so it turns out that Trump's nickname hit the nail on the head after all.

In one scene, at their headquarters, also in Colorado, Schmidt stated: 'My penis is more erect than ever' in the presence of female co-workers when talking about Trump's 2020 final debate 'anger'. The comment was not only crude by even the leanest of standards, it would be considered sexual harassment in most organizations, leading to either severe reprimand or, most likely, immediate termination. Nobody blinked, not even the show's producers apparently.

The Lincoln Project also routinely called everything that Trump said 'lies', but a billboard company refused their anti-Trump ad late in the 2020 campaign, stating that 'Trump killed 200,000' during COVID because the billboard company only accepted fact-based messages. 

How many have died of COVID while Biden has been president? There have been 411,359 COVID deaths in the US as of December 2021 while COVID Joe has been president and that was as of 10 months ago. Put up a billboard with those numbers Lincoln Project!

The Lincoln Project also claimed that Trump was irresponsible because he simply contracted COVID during his presidency, but I doubt they said the anything when 'Creepy Joe' got COVID, not once, but twice!
The scariest thing about Biden contracting COVID was the possibility that he might die, being high-risk due to his advanced age and cognitive decline, leading to incompetent and cackling Vice President Kamala Harris being sworn in as the 47th President of the United States of America ... WHAT A FUCKING NIGHTMARE ... PLEASE DON'T DIE JOE, PLEASE FINISH YOUR TERM! 

These holier than thou so-called republicans and Trump haters should be ashamed of themselves for supporting and helping to elect Joe Biden, a man who left Americans and patriotic Afghanis behind to die in Afganistan at the hands of the Taliban after ignoring sound advice from the Joint Chiefs of Staff and pulling out of Bagram Air Base in the middle of the night. 

Additionally, Biden has ruined our great nation, making us dependent on foreign oil while doubling gas prices; depleted our strategic oil reserves for political gain; increased our deficit with his 'Build Back Better', 'Green New Deal', and attempted student debt forgiveness handouts while plummeting us into a recession and the worst inflation in 40 years; and is a worldwide embarrassment, alienating our allies and unable to string together a coherent sentence when he is not focused on reading from a teleprompter. Hail to the Chief? To HELL with this Chief!

Trump was an excellent president until the end when he should have condemned the January 6th attack on the Capitol immediately and sniveled about voting fraud for far too long. 

President Trump made America energy independent for the first time ever; laid the groundwork for the strongest economy in history; recognized Jerusalem as the capitol of Israel; stood up to Iran, Russia, China, North Korea and other nations so that they dare not think of pulling any shenanigans on his watch, yet met with North Korea's leader for the first time ever as well as forging strong, amicable relationships with the leaders of Russia, China, and allies alike, ensuring they knew they had better not mess with the US of A; strengthened our military; and supported America's veterans among many other achievements.

I do not particularly like Donald Trump, he is a narcissist and not a particularly nice man, but his goal from the start was to go down in history as the best president in American history, something he may have achieved if it were not for January 6th, too much focus on voting fraud (although I can guarantee it went on as the dem's took advantage of COVID restrictions - do you think they were so 'conservative' regarding lockdowns because they care about people?), and the constant lies and attacks on him by the mainstream media (CNN, MSNBC, ABC, CBS, NBC, etc., etc., etc. ...) and wolves in sheep's clothing like Mitt Romney, The Lincoln Project, and Mark McKinnon among many, many others.

I will likely vote for Trump again if given the chance because, even though not completely altruistic, he has our nation's best interests in mind and can get this country back on-track after the debacle that has been Joe Biden, Kamala Harris, Nancy Pelosi, Chuck Schumer, Bernie Sanders, AOC and 'The Squad' (even though they have accomplished absolutely nothing), and numerous others. 

Socialism just does not work as I can tell you from experience, just ask the Portuguese, Chinese, Cubans, Laotians, Vietnamese, Indians, Nicaraguans, Sri Lankans, and so on. 

Socialized medicine is all smoke and mirrors no matter what all of the oblivious, granola crunching, Kool Aid drinking progressives tell you. Do you want to wait for six months or more to see an oncologist after you are told you have cancer? Move to a country with socialized medicine! Do you want to wait over a month for an 'emergency' visit from a specialist to check on your housebound 82 year-old mother, suffering from a stroke and recovering from a broken hip? Move to a country with socialized medicine! I have lived in three countries with socialized medicine and can tell you that you are delusional if you think that is the answer to America's healthcare problems, but that is a completely different topic altogether.

Enough of this madness, VOTE REPUBLICAN in the 2022 mid-terms and in 2024, let's really make America great again, get inflation and gas prices under control, and ensure psychopaths like Vladimir Putin do not invade sovereign countries, ever again ... HOOAH!

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Olhão (Faro), Portugal: Your Taska ... Eat Good Burgers with Friendly Service and Reasonable Prices ... HOOAH!

A Taska
Praca Joao de Deus 34
Olhao 8700-352 Portugal
+351 917 007 321
Prices: €€€€
Tucked away off of restaurant row and a couple of blocks behind the police station on the west end of the strip, you will find A Toska. There is not a lot of room inside, but they have loads of tables on the square in front of the restaurant when the weather permits, which, in Olhão, is almost anytime ... HOOAH!
Pretty good burgers by Portuguese standards, I had the Bacon Cheeseburger (€9), coming on a fresh sesame seed bun with lettuce, red onion, cheddar cheese and bacon with a small side of steak fries.
The prices are fair, the burgers good, and the service friendly ... a definite TravelValue in my book ... WTFO!

CombatCritic Gives A Taska 7 Bombs Out Of 10 ... More Bombs Are Better!

Seven Bombs Equates To
Translation for Civilians: "Shits & Grins"

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Tuesday, October 18, 2022

Olhão (Faro), Portugal: Great Atmosphere, Excellent Service, Tasty Food, And Reasonable Prices In Olhão's 'Old Town'

Dona Manela
R. Dr. João Lúcio 8 
8700-456 Olhão, Portugal
968 476 784
Prices: €€€€
I had no idea this restaurant had opened seven months ago and we live just a few blocks away, so that should tell you how much I have been getting out lately!

The restaurant is modern, bright and cheery, on a back street in the middle of Olhão's "Old Town", so we decided to give them a try and I am glad we did ... HOOAH!
The nice young lady who greeted and seated us was also our server, Amanda, and she did an outstanding job. Her English was good and she was very attentive, helping us navigate the menu.

We started with a nice vinho Duoro (tinto - red, finishing with another, and Couvert for four (bread, olives, seafood pâté, and olive oil and balsamic vinegar. They were all delicious!

I ordered the Picadinho à Manela (€14), strips of chicken breast and cleaned prawns in a curry cream sauce, a large portion coming with two sides (house made chips, salad, or rice) and it was absolutely superb. 
My wife had the Chicken (breast) Stroganoff (€11), my buddy Joe ordered the Sautéed Vegetables with Quinoa (€11), and his lady friend Maria got the Pepper Steak (€14.50), all coming with two sides as well. Everyone raved about the food and service, except for my wife who rightly complained that the stroganoff was a bit too salty. With the bill coming to €90 for the four of us, it was a pretty good deal considering the quality of the food and portion sizes as well as two bottles of wine we lapped up ... A DEFINITE "TravelValue"!

We will return again soon and I will include some photos because the ones I took mysteriously vanished from my Gallery ... OOPS!

CombatCritic Gives Dona Manela 9 Bombs Out Of 10 ... More Bombs Are Better!


Nine Bombs Equates To:

Translation for Civilians: "U.S. Marine Response To A Verbal Greeting Or As An Expression Of Enthusiasm"

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Wednesday, October 5, 2022

Bilbao, Spain: I Propose A Toast To A Little Bit Of Bavaria In Central Bilbao ... SKOAL!

Ein Prosit (German)
Plaza del Ensanche 7
48009 Bilbao Spain
+34 944 24 13 11
Website
Prices: €€€€
I decided to try something a little different after having tasted numerous pintxos the two evenings prior, so I went with something difficult to find in Portugal where I live. German food .... HOOAH!
Ein Prosit looked to be the more authentic of the three I could find and I planned on being in that area around lunchtime anyway, so I stepped through the doors of what reminded me somewhat of places I have been in Germany. Quite a few folks were enjoying authentic German beers and I settled on a tasty, very dark dopplebock (€5.50 for a large glass).
A large, warm, crusty and yummy bread roll came along with my beer, but, alas, there was not a pat of butter in sight, much to my chagrin.

I had not had a decent schnitzel in quite a while, so I ordered the Jägerschnitzel (€11.90 - Schnitzel with Mushroom Gravy). I was pleasantly surprised when it arrived with a creamy sauce instead of the usual brown gravy, being more reminiscent of a Rahmschnitzel than a Jägerschnitzel.
The schnitzel was good size and the pork was very tender, but I could have used a bit more sauce and fried potatoes or spätzle than french fries. The small salad also on the plate was very fresh and tasty.
My meal was a good value overall, coming in at €17.20, including the beer and schnitzel plate. The staff were also very friendly and efficient, so I can highly recommend Ein Prosit for a change of pace when visiting downtown Bilbao.

CombatCritic Gives Ein Prosit 7 Bombs Out Of 10 ... More Bombs Are Better!
Seven Bombs Equates To
Translation for Civilians: "Shits & Grins"

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Wednesday, September 28, 2022

Bilbao, Spain: NAP? ... EVO? ... VPN? ... That's A Negative Colonel!

NAP Pizzeria
Ramón Basterra Kalea, 1
48011 Bilbo, Bizkaia, Spain
+34946614362
Prices: €€€€
They (NAP) call it 'verace pizza napoletana' (VPN - true Neapolitan pizza), but this place would never make it in Naples, Italy. I lived in Naples for three years while assigned to NATO's Southern region Headquarters and where I met my wife, so we visit Napoli often. My dad's side of the family is from a small mountain town about 100 clicks in the mountains east of Napoli and where they also know how to make a great pizza. I also received my certification in a veraci pizza napoletana pizzeria in Napoli on my birthday in 2017 so I know my shit Bozo.
My pizza Salsiccia e Friarielli (€11.90 - sausage, broccoli rabe, mozzarella, and EVO) was a rare find, something you usually only find in Naples and my very favorite pizza. 
It came very quickly like a true neapolitan pizza should, 90 seconds at 600 degrees Celsius, and was about the right size (35cm). The dough (pasta) was about the right thickness as well, but, unfortunately, had far too much olive oil and it did not look like the advertised EVO, much lighter in color. Therefore, the extremely thin dough was soggy instead of being just thick enough and cooked well enough to be able to fold and pick up in your hand, as a true neapolitan pizza is customarily eaten. 
They had olio piccante on-hand, a bottle of EVO containing hot peppers, Calabrian chiles to be exact and considered the classic Italian pepper, so I was somewhat impressed. However, I could barely taste it because there were not enough chilis inside and the watery 'EVO' drowned out any flavor there might have been. Bummer.
I had two glasses of their house red wine (€4 each), so I satiated myself before the James Taylor concert for just under €20 plus tip.

It was a decent attempt, but flawfully executed, much to my dismay. No HOOAH here comrades.

CombatCritic Gives NAP 4 Bombs Out Of 10 ... More Bombs Are Better!

Four Bombs Equates To:
Translation for Civilians: "Bend Over, Here It Comes Again"

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Tuesday, September 27, 2022

Bilbao, Spain: I Got Guggenheimed And Was Not A Happy Camper

Guggenheim
Abandoibarra Etorb., 2
48009 Bilbao, Bizkaia, Spain
Phone: +34944359080
Prices: €€€€
A massive, beautiful building next to the river with hardly any art, very disappointing!


A gargantuan hall on the ground floor is dedicated to just a few massive cement 'art' structures that lead you on a long maze-like walk inside only to find nothing at the end. What a waste of space.

Half of the museum was closed and the other half had very few objects of art on the walls, unless the white walls are considered art of course. The sole highlight was a huge Andy Warhol with dozens of Warhol's iconic Marilyn Monroe image, each with various colorings integrated into a continuous whole across the entire piece.

Otherwise, it was a lot of walking and big letdown, do not waste your money.

CombatCritic Gives Museo Guggenheim Bilbao 3 Bombs Out Of 10 ... More Bombs Are Better!

Three Bombs Equates To:
Translation for Civilians: "Situation Normal, All Fucked Up"

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