@vzmercogliano Don't you think DeBoer is the classic case of a frequently recycled coach who can get his team only so far but not to the promised land?
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If DeBoer was the #Isles guy and they saw this as an opportunity to jump ahead of the line of suitors before the summer, the whole thing makes more sense. We’ll see if it works out, but it’s certainly bold/proactive.
Emily Kaplan@emilymkaplan
On Islanders firing Patrick Roy with four games remaining: Heard NY felt they were leaving Ilya Sorokin exposed and needed better defensive structure. There’s more term than Torts deal so Isles are getting ahead of the cycle before someone else hired DeBoer this summer.
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@AriFleischer Would not worry about what @JonahDispatch has to say about this. He needs to promote center-left ideology to keep his gig at CNN. Ignore him and move on...
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My message here clearly struck a nerve. A few friends from when I was press secretary, domestically and abroad, don’t like what I said. Instead of seeing how Western European nations must change, they just want to attack Trump.
The reason it struck a nerve is because they recognize that this time NATO nations are being held to account. They know they’ve come up short for decades and by denying us overflight rights, they’ve gone too far. Americans are fed up, especially with France and Spain. Trump won’t stand for it and they know it. They now fear the consequences of their inaction.
The UK, unlike its days under Thatcher or Blair, is wishy-washy. They’ve often been a good allie, but this time they want to sit it out and have it both ways. We can use their bases, but only for limited operations. At least the UK spends real money on defense.
France, Spain, and Italy are another story. So too is Canada. None of these four contribute seriously to NATO. They’re laggards, trying to get away with it. Spain and France force our pilots to fly thousands of miles out of the way (I thought they didn’t like carbon footprints) en route to Iran.
Eastern Europe is a different story. They spend more on defense and they understand power. They lived under Soviet domination and recognize weakness when they see it. They won’t be weak.
Western European governments, especially France, are good at issuing communiques and statements. They enjoy hosting conferences. They love to ponder deeply. Getting them to act is another matter, unless it’s to purchase Russian LNG, which they still do.
The world is changing. Out of this war will come a new group of younger nations that understand real power and the importance of strength. The UAE, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Israel and Eastern Europe will emerge stronger than ever. Western Europe will continue to fall behind.
As for Trump, you don’t have to like him. He often says things none of his predecessors would say. But don’t underestimate the fact that US taxpayers are fed up with nations that don’t pull their weight, and then force our pilots to take risks and longer flights so we can rid the world from the menace that is Iran.
Today’s Western European leaders would rather mollify Iran and pay them ransoms (trade) than support the US.
Things are different today. We all know it.
The UK, France, Spain and Italy (despite its Prime Minister) have earned the consequences that will unfold.
They could have and should have supported us. Not as a NATO alliance. But as individual free nations.
All we wanted was overflight rights and full access to airfields.
They’ve made their choices. Soon, they’ll see the results.
Ari Fleischer@AriFleischer
When this is over, the western part of NATO will never be the same. Spain, England, France and Italy have sold us out, as they too often have a history of doing. Eastern European nations are the heart of NATO. They spend money on defense, know how to fight and love the US. France particularly deserves fault and blame. From supporting China and Russia at the UN to denying Americans overflight rights, they’re doing what they’ve always done - showing weakness, while cutting deals with terrorists. (The reason the US has a Marine Corps and Navy is unlike France, we refused to pay a ransom to the Barbary Pirates. France is always happy to cut a deal.) Wars have unintended consequences as nations show their true colors. NATO will never be the same, and Western European weakness and acquiescence is the cause.
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@emilymkaplan Not sure why he would be that attractive. A classic case of a recycled coach who takes his teams to a certain level but not to the promised land.
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On Islanders firing Patrick Roy with four games remaining:
Heard NY felt they were leaving Ilya Sorokin exposed and needed better defensive structure. There’s more term than Torts deal so Isles are getting ahead of the cycle before someone else hired DeBoer this summer.
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@shaynagoldman_ Not sure a recycled coach will take them anywhere of significance
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quick analysis on the Peter DeBoer hiring on Long Island/Patrick Roy firing nytimes.com/athletic/71738…
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@pdoocy @SundayBriefFNC @FoxNews Remember for next time Peter: Going into PRIVATE SECTOR means having a non-government job. You are welcome
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About to go live Easter @SundayBriefFNC - ton of new info about how the CIA laid groundwork for daring overnight mission inside Iran to rescue missing American airman
We’ve also got PAULA DEEN and the BIDEN WH EASTER BUNNY
Tune in now @FoxNews
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In a perfect world Bednar stops with these 30+ pitch saves but man it’s so nice to have a guy nailing down these games with some stones.
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@JonahDispatch @brithume If Trump cured cancer, Jonah would complain it wasn't done fast enough
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@brithume Thanks Brit. Fan of yours as well. I think his argument isn't even an argument. It's b.s. deflection. x.com/JonahDispatch/…
Jonah Goldberg@JonahDispatch
Sorry, Ari. I just saw your response. I think it is hilarious that rather than actually respond to my point, you simply opted to double down on your practice of carrying water for Trump like a modern-day Gunga Din. I think it's great that NATO is spending more on defense. I think Trump can be commended for encouraging it (though the turd-polishing of some folks on this front is often embarrassing. He primarily didn't do it to "save" NATO or even to make it stronger). But all of this is irrelevant to the point you dodged. If you think Trump has handled the transatlantic alliance well since being elected to his second term, say so. Own it. Don't deflect. But if that is your position, that's pure idiocy or dishonest spin. Our NATO allies *should* step up. It would be in their interest. But Trump has made the politics of that near-impossible by threatening Greenland, claiming that our allies didn't really fight in Afghanistan and Iraq, (not Vance's Munich performance, dicking around with Ukraine) etc. Even the far right (outside of Hungary) parties hate Trump now. Then, when Trump launched this war on Iran he said he didn't need any of their help because we already won. Now, he's asking for help, but he can't concede error or even ask nicely. So he implies their all cowards who need to muster "delayed courage." Defend that Ari. Hell simply acknowledge it.
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Ari gets the best of this argument. I say this as a longtime admirer of @JonahDispatch.
Ari Fleischer@AriFleischer
Sorry Jonah. I actually sat in the room for the first half of the movie. For 24 polite years, Presidents Clinton, Bush and Obama diplomatically asked NATO members to increase defense spending. For 24 years, it was one excuse after another, all focused in Western Europe on how they wish they could spend more, but their social welfare spending priorities wouldn’t let them. In other words, you the US will spend on defense and protect us. Along comes rude Donald Trump. Finally, someone made clear that if Europe kept freeloading the US was done. It took a bill in the China shop to move Europe. Diplomacy failed. Trump prevailed. That’s reality whether you or I like it. NATO self-withered after 75 years. If Spain, England, Italy and France won’t spend what’s necessary to have a real military, it’s time for something new.
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Bednar will need a caddy closer if he keeps this pitch count trend going.
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@ClayTravis @RichLowry This is about the academics at Vandy and nothing else. One of the best schools in the South. The other schools you referenced are primarily known for their sports and not their academics.
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Vanderbilt University announces they admitted just 1382 students out of 48,720 regular decision applicants. That’s an acceptance rate of 2.8%. SEC and southern ACC schools, led by Vanderbilt, are white hot when it comes to nationwide desirability.
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@pdoocy Not what Trump said. Moving to a job in the PRIVATE SECTOR.....
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EXCLUSIVE - as I just reported on Outnumbered - Pam Bondi will soon be moved to another job in the administration - TODD BLANCHE will be elevated to AG in an interim role, President Trump tells me
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@BarstoolHubbs You are correct. Needs to be addressed at deadline.
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Not sure if I'll ever feel good about Doval being the true setup man to Bednar. If that's the thing they have to solve down the round you can easily do it at the deadline.
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@eboland11 Yet the lead broadcaster of the New York Yankees did not know this.
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Schlittler, for those asking (and those who are not), was on a pitch count of roughly 70 in his previous start against the Giants. He threw 68 that day. Today the count was in the 75-80 range. He threw 79. That simple
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I know Michael said on the broadcast that it wasn’t a pitch count thing, but it is. He’s not fully built up.
🎃@thomasochism
@ChrisKirschner I’m worried that they took him out
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@RealMichaelKay Were you seriously not aware that Cam was on a pitch-count of 80? How would we all know this and the broadcaster of the Yankees would not? Embarrassing
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They buried the lead
GOLF.com@GOLF_com
Statement from the PGA of America regarding Tiger Woods:
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@DavidAFrench What's more deranged is that you pay one iota of attention to this garbage.
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This is utterly deranged authoritarianism. The way in which so many MAGA Christians have totally lost their moorings in this moment is more than disturbing—it’s dangerous.
Right Wing Watch@RightWingWatch
Right-wing commentators James Kunstler and Eric Metaxas suggest that Trump needs to declare a national emergency and outlaw the Democratic Party: "I think it would probably look something like a civil war." peoplefor.org/rightwingwatch…
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My mother-in-law, Valerie Kallik, probably the toughest person I know, and who was loved more by my wife than any person has ever loved their mom, passed away today at the age of 86.
After decades of health issues, the end was sudden, but peaceful. She will be greatly missed.🥲
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The evolution of Aaron Glenn from Year 1 to 2 has been fun to see. Much less combative, far more informative. Showing his personality.
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🚨 FIRST LOOK: The Donald J. Trump Presidential Library is officially here.
Over the past six months, I have poured my heart and soul into this project with my incredible team at @Trump.
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These images have never been seen by the public — until today. Enjoy!
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