3/12/2016

Notations From the Grid (weekend edition): On @realDonaldTrump; #Syria, #Iraq, Earth Day & Other Thoughts......

Welcome to the weekend here in #Outsiders.

We have been following developments on the US Campaign trail as news outlets throughout the World reported on the Trump Rally in Chicago:

Donald Trump's Rally in Chicago Canceled After Violent Scuffles

By MONICA DAVEY and JULIE BOSMAN

Protesters and supporters of Donald J. Trump confronted each other, screaming and shoving, at a campaign event Friday that was called off over security concerns.

 At an airport rally in Ohio , someone rushed the podium and Mr. Trump later claimed the person had ISIS Affiliation.    This is the latest on where things stand as 5 states go to the polls on March 15 as noted in +RealClearPolitics today:


Battle for the White HouseRCP Poll Averages
NationalDelegatesFlorida
Trump36.0Trump460Trump41.0Trending Up
Cruz21.8Cruz370Rubio24.3Trending Down
Rubio18.0Rubio163Cruz18.6Trending Up
OhioNorth CarolinaIllinois
Trump36.5Trump35.6Trump31.0
Kasich34.0Cruz23.8Cruz19.0
Cruz16.3Rubio13.0Kasich16.3
NationalDelegatesFlorida
Clinton51.0Clinton1231Clinton62.5Trending Down
Sanders39.6Sanders576Sanders29.3Trending Up
OhioNorth CarolinaIllinois
Clinton57.0Clinton54.2Clinton60.0
Sanders37.0Sanders33.6Sanders27.3
General Election Match-Ups



We have also been assessing very disturbing reports on the war front in Syria and Iraq.   #Daesh has attacked with Chemical Weapons and The Iraqi Prime Minister has vowed retaliation.    Syria has apparently seen the downing of a plane by rebels.    

As we are continuing our on-going assessment, we wanted to finish this edition of "Notations" with a more hopeful note as Earth Hour is before us.     We hope all consider signing up for it as our team just did: 


Golden Gate Bridge

Less than three months ago, leaders from 196 nations signed a historic agreement in Paris to take collective action on climate change, clearly showing that we are at a turning point in our fight to cut carbon pollution.

Let's keep that momentum going with Earth Hour next week!

What is Earth Hour? Every year in March millions of people around the world celebrate Earth Hour by turning out their lights from 8:30 to 9:30 pm local time.

I'll be turning out my lights and hope you'll join me. Sign up for Mobile Action Team updates and get a text message reminder from me to turn off your lights on Earth Hour day.

Text HOUR to 69866 to sign up today.

You'll join our list of engaged mobile activists and opt in to receive text messages on the latest opportunities to help World Wildlife Fund protect wildlife and conserve nature.Standard messaging rates apply.

Sincerely,

Sara Thomas

Sara Thomas
Manager, Online Advocacy
World Wildlife Fund

3/11/2016

The Friday Musical Interlude: Kygo's "Stole the Show" :)))

Welcome to Friday in #Outsiders as we depart yet again from the "conventional" as we present a selection from our artist of the week, Kygo:

3/09/2016

Notations On Our World: On the latest from the US Campaign Trail.....

It has been a very interesting 24 hours on the US Campaign scene in the aftermath of the primaries yesterday.   As we went to press with this special edition of "Notations", Carly Fiorina has come out in strong support of Ted Cruz and sent out a fundraising appeal earlier today:


Carly Fiorina carly.f@tedcruz.org 

11:09 AM (1 hour ago)





From the Desk of Carly Fiorina
I'm endorsing Ted Cruz for President today, and I'm asking you to join me.

Ted Cruz is a fearless fighter for our constitutional rights. Unlike the status-quo political class in D.C., Ted Cruz didn't cower the moment he set foot in Washington. Instead, he stands unequivocally for the American people.

If you haven't already – I'm asking you to join me and commit to supporting Ted Cruz today.

If you are already supporting Senator Cruz – I'm asking you to stop what you are doing right now and contribute financially to his campaign.

In order for Ted to take on Donald Trump and win, 



Here's the truth: Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton are two sides of the same coin. Trump has made billions buying politicians and their influence, and Hillary Clinton has made millions selling her influence to people like Trump.

That's why we need President Ted Cruz. Ted has spent his life protecting Americans' God-given liberties, and he always stands by his word.

I know Ted, and he'll do the same as president.

That's why my email is so important: I need you make a special contribution today. Your contribution will go directly to defeating Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton!

Yes, it's that important that you stop whatever you are doing and make a special contribution because in order for Ted to win...he must have the resources to compete in a state-by-state race for the nomination.

Before I sign off, one last thing.

There is good news...in the most recent polls Ted beats Donald Trump by 17 points in a one-on-one race.

And Ted, unlike Trump, defeats Hillary Clinton in a one-on-one race.

Again, I need you now to help me support Ted Cruz. He is our best hope to return a true conservative to the White House and reverse the disastrous eight years of Barack Obama's presidency.

But he can't do it without you.

Thank you,

Carly Fiorina 



PAID FOR BY CRUZ FOR PRESIDENT
www.tedcruz.org
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The Bernie Sanders win in Michigan will continue to drag out the Democratic Debate just a little while longer as what we view as the greatest show on Earth continues--with profound consequences for the United States and beyond.     Bernie Sanders just sent out another fundraising appeal as he continues his fundraising juggernaut.

What we found especially poignant was  this interesting observation was received at our studios on US Senate Prospects:

DEM  Senate Takeover Probable, If Cruz Or Trump Nominee - Rothenblog
blogs.rollcall.com
With Donald Trump and Texas Sen. Ted Cruz seemingly positioned to fight it out for the Republican presidential nomination, Democrats are now poised to take over the Senate in November.

& this from "across the pond" In London:


America’s primaries: Here’s the beef
At a speech meant to celebrate winning three out of four states in primary elections last night, Donald Trump instead displayed stacks of meat and bottles of wine. “Trump steaks. Where are the steaks? Do we have steak? We have Trump steak,” he rambled. Yet his steak business seems to have been non-functioning since 2007. The stakes, for Mr Trump and America, have perhaps never been higher, writes our Washington correspondent



3/08/2016

Notations On Our World (Special Edition): An #Outsider Newsflash On the Latest on The US Political Scene (Updated)

The Trump juggernaut is continuing as we went to press. He has won a number of pivotal states and earlier tonight took the podium as one of his properties in Florida. It was interesting how he made it a point of showcasing the steaks, the Water and the Magazine in direct refutation of the pointers made by Mitt Romney in his speech. He also said he plans to resurrect Trump University after he wins his lawsuit.    He also was in his element as he repeatedly referred to Ted Cruz as "Lying Ted".  

 Here is the breakdown as reported by Real Clear Politics within the past hour--Although Idaho and Hawaii had not come in yet, it is increasingly becoming a two-person race for the Republicans (Updated:  Ted Cruz has Won the Idaho Republican Primary).   

Truly interesting times.....

Election 2016 March 8th

Notations On Our World: On the US Campaign Trail


Washington Constitutional Convention 1787


The voters in Michigan, Mississippi & Idaho  are voting today.     This is as the stop Trump movement continues to gather steam in a major way with all the others trying to be a viable second as the Republican National Convention comes closer.  

The annual World Forums sponsored by the American Enterprise Institute was done at a private resort off the Cost of Georgia.   There were tech giants there--including Apple's Tim Cook, Sean Parker of Napster and Facebook fame along with Elon Musk of Telsa and SpaceX.   Karl Rove was apparently there along with Senator Mitch McConnel and House Speaker Paul Ryan.    Based on reporting we saw, the topic of discussion was how to stop the Trump juggernaut.     This is as Lindsay Graham has apparently come around to being behind Ted Cruz as an alternative to Mr Trump during an interview of NBC's Meet the Press over the weekend.   Please click on here on the reporting done on this from
the Huffington Post.   

As this was going on, Mr. Trump released this Tweet on his status in Idaho yesterday:





As Mr. Trump continues his ascent, though, this was just reported on the Daily Beast which is available by clicking here.   It undermines what Senator Cruz noted about how certain media outlets are withholding reporting on Mr. Trump's Business Dealings.  This was as the President of Mexico likened Trump to Hiter--although Mr. Trump was dismissive of the comparison.   

Senator Graham was asked about Senator Cruz' achievements while in the Senate by the New York Times' David Brooks.    The answer was interesting--only noting reitrating how Cruz was a "true conservative".   Senator Graham was also asked about the Supreme Court Vacancy--and his response was quite curious:  I am my favorite person and I would not vote for me.     

It was in this context that our team found Professor Jonathan Turley's USA Today Column that was also published to his Website quite extra ordinary.   Here is the link on the need for a new "Revolution" as he called it.

With Mr. Bloomberg noting he has no chance, the roadmap is becoming a bit clearer.   Over 140 Delegates are at stake today as the pivotal March 15 comes about with Ohio and Florida.

What we find clear is this:  Truly interesting times......