The first defense of Republicans when reminded of any damage they’ve caused: “Look, over there!”
I don’t remember seeing a similar cartoon from Mr. Lester when Mr. Giuliani was in open discussions with a known Russian spy while trying to dig up lies about Hunter Biden. Why is that?
What really happened, as covered by the San Francisco Chronicle, the local paper for Swalwell’s district (newest RW Meme of the Week):
In 2015, federal investigators “became so alarmed by Fang’s behavior” they alerted Swalwell and gave him a “defensive briefing” on the threat posed by Fang, prompting Swalwell to cut off all ties. A current U.S. intelligence official said Swalwell was not accused of any wrongdoing, and Fang left the country not longer after Swalwell was alerted.
Swalwell’s office told Axios in a statement, “Rep. Swalwell, long ago, provided information about this person — whom he met more than eight years ago, and whom he hasn’t seen in nearly six years — to the FBI. To protect information that might be classified, he will not participate in your story.”
The Axios report details tactics Fang used on other politicians, including her volunteering on South Bay Rep. Ro Khanna’s 2014 campaign, as well as “engaging in sexual or romantic relationships with at least two mayors of Midwestern cities over a period of about three years.”
The report has opened Swalwell up to all sorts of criticism from the right, with House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy calling him “a national security liability” who should be stripped of his post on the House Intelligence Committee. Swalwell was not accused of wrongdoing, but McCarthy alleged, “this is only the tip of the iceberg” and demanded more information.
Remember Russian spy Maria Butina, who was more deeply involved in Republican politics, including Gov. Scott Walker’s Presidential campaigns? Remember Jeffrey Epstein, who was repeatedly associated with Donald Trump, who spoke admiringly of Epstein’s relationships with young women. Remember Fat Tony Salerno, one of the New York Mafia bosses Donald Trump regularly made deals with? Remember Leg Parnas, Crazy Rudy’s Ukrainian goon who was frequently photographed with Trump and his family.
Now try and remember all the cartoons Lyin’ Mike Lester drew about these guys. There’s one big reason you can’t.
This what we left with now? Bringing up non stories from 2015?? Way to go GOP. … To sum it up for those who are not familiar.
“Swalwell immediately cut off contact with Fang — who is no longer in the country — when the FBI alerted him, and he has not been accused of any improper actions in his dealings with her.”
Surely Lester was equally outraged when Covid-Donnie invited Russian intelligence agents into the Oval Office to tell them he had fired Mr. Comey and taken care of the Russian interference problem.
Mike’s latest version of “Squirrel”! he was praying for some time for a distraction and had remained blissfully quiet until he found one in the depths of the RW echo chamber.
Let’s swap Swalwell for, let’s say, Republican Dan Crenshaw. How many of you would have a problem with a ’toon like above? The answer is few to none. Many of you would be all over this “scandal” and it would have generated much more media attention, too.
I guess this week has been kinda slow for news, huh Mikey? Nothing to inspire you, huh Mikey? Or maybe you are just so tired of winning all the time you can’t get the juices going. Maybe.
I’ve noticed that a lot in the right-wing cartoons and blogs lately. OAN, NewsMax, Q-Anon labor to change the narrative, even trotting out their pedophiles to keep big daddy loses out of the news. I heard Ruddy and Newsmax are going to take over Fox’s role as his propaganda outlet.
Wonder how many posters here are on the Chinese payroll or are members of the Chinese Communist Party, maybe both? Breaking news: a Chinese data base has been leaked to Australia and verified by their cyber security agencies, contains the name of 2 million spies, operative and CCP members infiltrated into industrial and political offices in the USA, Australia, Britain, India and several other nation. Take a peek:
If you can’t trust the Wall Street Journal who can you trust? “Joe Biden has amassed the electoral votes to secure his White House win. California and its 55 electoral votes put the president-elect over the top, despite President Trump’s efforts to subvert the Nov. 3 election results.”
wirepunchr over 3 years ago
This is just plain dumb.
David Riedel Premium Member over 3 years ago
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I Play One On TV over 3 years ago
The first defense of Republicans when reminded of any damage they’ve caused: “Look, over there!”
I don’t remember seeing a similar cartoon from Mr. Lester when Mr. Giuliani was in open discussions with a known Russian spy while trying to dig up lies about Hunter Biden. Why is that?
martens over 3 years ago
What really happened, as covered by the San Francisco Chronicle, the local paper for Swalwell’s district (newest RW Meme of the Week):
In 2015, federal investigators “became so alarmed by Fang’s behavior” they alerted Swalwell and gave him a “defensive briefing” on the threat posed by Fang, prompting Swalwell to cut off all ties. A current U.S. intelligence official said Swalwell was not accused of any wrongdoing, and Fang left the country not longer after Swalwell was alerted.
Swalwell’s office told Axios in a statement, “Rep. Swalwell, long ago, provided information about this person — whom he met more than eight years ago, and whom he hasn’t seen in nearly six years — to the FBI. To protect information that might be classified, he will not participate in your story.”
The Axios report details tactics Fang used on other politicians, including her volunteering on South Bay Rep. Ro Khanna’s 2014 campaign, as well as “engaging in sexual or romantic relationships with at least two mayors of Midwestern cities over a period of about three years.”
The report has opened Swalwell up to all sorts of criticism from the right, with House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy calling him “a national security liability” who should be stripped of his post on the House Intelligence Committee. Swalwell was not accused of wrongdoing, but McCarthy alleged, “this is only the tip of the iceberg” and demanded more information.
https://www.sfgate.com/politics/article/Eric-Swalwell-China-spy-Fang-Fang-Axios-explained-15788671.php
NeoconMan over 3 years ago
I never know what this guy is talking about….
Judge Magney over 3 years ago
Remember Russian spy Maria Butina, who was more deeply involved in Republican politics, including Gov. Scott Walker’s Presidential campaigns? Remember Jeffrey Epstein, who was repeatedly associated with Donald Trump, who spoke admiringly of Epstein’s relationships with young women. Remember Fat Tony Salerno, one of the New York Mafia bosses Donald Trump regularly made deals with? Remember Leg Parnas, Crazy Rudy’s Ukrainian goon who was frequently photographed with Trump and his family.
Now try and remember all the cartoons Lyin’ Mike Lester drew about these guys. There’s one big reason you can’t.
DrDon1 over 3 years ago
Lester shows no concern about #45’s traitorous activity, trying to openly overthrow a Presidential election!
Jimathai Premium Member over 3 years ago
This what we left with now? Bringing up non stories from 2015?? Way to go GOP. … To sum it up for those who are not familiar.
“Swalwell immediately cut off contact with Fang — who is no longer in the country — when the FBI alerted him, and he has not been accused of any improper actions in his dealings with her.”
ferddo over 3 years ago
Lester can imagine a Chinese spy under the hood of Swalwell’s car, but cannot imagine any Russian spies in the White House…
T Smith over 3 years ago
Surely Lester was equally outraged when Covid-Donnie invited Russian intelligence agents into the Oval Office to tell them he had fired Mr. Comey and taken care of the Russian interference problem.
Patjade over 3 years ago
Mike’s latest version of “Squirrel”! he was praying for some time for a distraction and had remained blissfully quiet until he found one in the depths of the RW echo chamber.
Zebrastripes over 3 years ago
HA! This is NOTHING compared to what the big fat f_ _ kin troll did …is that all you got? Lame…..
guyjen2004 Premium Member over 3 years ago
Let’s swap Swalwell for, let’s say, Republican Dan Crenshaw. How many of you would have a problem with a ’toon like above? The answer is few to none. Many of you would be all over this “scandal” and it would have generated much more media attention, too.
MuddyUSA Premium Member over 3 years ago
He is as guilty as she is a Chinese spying whore!
cageywayne over 3 years ago
I guess this week has been kinda slow for news, huh Mikey? Nothing to inspire you, huh Mikey? Or maybe you are just so tired of winning all the time you can’t get the juices going. Maybe.
I’ve noticed that a lot in the right-wing cartoons and blogs lately. OAN, NewsMax, Q-Anon labor to change the narrative, even trotting out their pedophiles to keep big daddy loses out of the news. I heard Ruddy and Newsmax are going to take over Fox’s role as his propaganda outlet.
jhayesd31 over 3 years ago
Trump had a victory party in the White House with the Russian ambassador and his staff WITHOUT US SECURITY PERSONNEL PRESENT
On the Dem side, o ce Swalwell was told she MIGHT BE a spy he broke all ties
Kracklin Rosie - “Tolo Dan Nan Galad” Premium Member over 3 years ago
Wonder how many posters here are on the Chinese payroll or are members of the Chinese Communist Party, maybe both? Breaking news: a Chinese data base has been leaked to Australia and verified by their cyber security agencies, contains the name of 2 million spies, operative and CCP members infiltrated into industrial and political offices in the USA, Australia, Britain, India and several other nation. Take a peek:
https://americanmilitarynews.com/2020/12/chinese-communist-member-data-leak-shows-thousands-in-us-government-companies-and-more-report/
Daltongang Premium Member over 3 years ago
If you can’t trust the Wall Street Journal who can you trust? “Joe Biden has amassed the electoral votes to secure his White House win. California and its 55 electoral votes put the president-elect over the top, despite President Trump’s efforts to subvert the Nov. 3 election results.”