Month: January 2017
Click here: Ted Kennedy Secretly Asked The Soviets To Intervene In The 1984 Elections
“[Democrat Senator Ted Kennedy] conveyed the following message, through confidential contacts, to the General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union, Yuri Andropov.”
Kennedy’s message was simple. He proposed an unabashed quid pro quo. Kennedy would lend Andropov a hand in dealing with President Reagan. In return, the Soviet leader would lend the Democratic Party a hand in challenging Reagan in the 1984 presidential election. “The only real potential threats to Reagan are problems of war and peace and Soviet-American relations,” the memorandum stated. “These issues, according to the senator, will without a doubt become the most important of the election campaign.”
Kennedy made Andropov a couple of specific offers.
First he offered to visit Moscow. “The main purpose of the meeting, according to the senator, would be to arm Soviet officials with explanations regarding problems of nuclear disarmament so they may be better prepared and more convincing during appearances in the USA.” Kennedy would help the Soviets deal with Reagan by telling them how to brush up their propaganda.
Then he offered to make it possible for Andropov to sit down for a few interviews on American television. “A direct appeal … to the American people will, without a doubt, attract a great deal of attention and interest in the country. … If the proposal is recognized as worthy, then Kennedy and his friends will bring about suitable steps to have representatives of the largest television companies in the USA contact Y.V. Andropov for an invitation to Moscow for the interviews. … The senator underlined the importance that this initiative should be seen as coming from the American side.”
Kennedy would make certain the networks gave Andropov air time–and that they rigged the arrangement to look like honest journalism.
W.B. Dominates L&M, 90-44

West Burlington’s Dayton Johnson tries to control the ball in front of L&M’s Lowden Gabriel (15) Tuesday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated L&M, 90-44.

West Burlington’s Rooks Derosear (5) delivers the ball to the basket against L&M Tuesday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated L&M, 90-44.

West Burlington’s Caleb Hoenig (34) shoots against L&M Tuesday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated L&M, 90-44.

West Burlington’s Tanner Snodgrass (0) fights for control of the ball against L&M Tuesday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated L&M, 90-44.

West Burlington’s Travon Ashby (22) hits a layup against L&M Tuesday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated L&M, 90-44.

West Burlington’s Colten Hohenthaner shoots against L&M Tuesday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated L&M, 90-44.

West Burlington’s Reese Richards (43) looks to pass against L&M Tuesday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated L&M, 90-44.

West Burlington’s Alexis Davis (30) goes to the basket between two L&M defenders Tuesday night in West Burlington. L&M defeated West Burlington, 57-32.

West Burlington’s Iliyah Moore (2) looks to the basket against L&M Tuesday night in West Burlington. L&M defeated West Burlington, 57-32.

West Burlington’s Amber Desjardins (42) shoots a three against L&M Tuesday night in West Burlington. L&M defeated West Burlington, 57-32.
The Middle East conflict is framed as one of the most complex problems in the world. But, in reality, it’s very simple. Israelis want to live in peace and are willing to accept a neighboring Palestinian state. And most Palestinians do not want Israel to exist. As Dennis Prager explains, this is really all you need to know. In 5 minutes, understand how Israel was founded, and how, since that auspicious day in 1948, its neighbors have tried to destroy it, again and again.
Obituaries this week
Harley Chester Edgington, 86, Burlington died Tuesday, December 27, 2016
Shirley Lee Webster, 91, Burlington, died Friday, December 30, 2016
William James “Jim” Scully, 65, West Burlington, died Thursday, December 29, 2016
Ida Van Veldhuizen, 91, West Burlington, died Friday, December 30, 2016
Sharon L. Cosgrove, 71, West Burlington died Sunday, January 1, 2017
William Orville Kindig, 94, Burlington, died Monday, January 2, 2017
Sharon Eversmeyer, 75, Burlington, died Saturday, December 31, 2016
John Wesley Barksdale Jr, 51, Burlington, died Sunday, January 1, 2017
Benjamin (Ben) Christ Lundell, 94, Burlington, died Thursday, January 5, 2017
Mary Mae Whitman, 87, formerly Burlington, died Thursday, January 5, 2017

