Dan Lipka Web Log

Although I didn't listen to the entire day  (because I have work), I did have a long drive to Long Island was able to hear a few hours of the questions that Senators asked during the impeachment. All of the ones I heard where Democrats asking the House Managers to clarify something and Republicans asking the White House reps questions.  This proved completely useless for both sides and they were just preaching to the choir.  Instead the Democrats should have been asking questions to the White House lawyers. For examples: 1) Would it be an impeachable offence if Donald Trump withheld military aide to Ukraine unless they announced an investigation into corruption by Mitt Romney and his children. 2) Would it be an impeachable offence if Donald Trump withheld military aide to Ukraine, Israel,  Pakistan, and Iraq unless they announced an investigation into corruption by Susan Collins and his children. 3) Would it be an impeachable offence if Donald Trump withheld state aide to Ken

The Democrats are pushing for (and maybe resting their hopes) on John Bolton testifying against Trump.  Something is really wrong here. Bolton is a staunch Republican and would never defy his entire party (even if he hates Trump).  These seems like a terrible idea and possibly an intentional trap.

I just saw the "final" episode of Star Wars, the Rise of  Skywalker.  Anyway, about half way though I started envisioning the ending, but was sadly disappointed.  Here is how it should have gone. Penultimate Ending: During the big space battle at the end, I was sure that I was going to either Finn or Jannah hack into the communication systems of the bad guys and broadcast an inspiring message to all the storm troopers, basically reminding them that they were kidnapped as children and their families are out there; and this is the time to fight for your freedom. I thought Jannah's character was created for this sole purpose (which would also mean that the resistance wouldn't have to achieve the impossible task of destroying every ship). Final Ending (after random banter): Emperor Palpatine - "You are not a hero, you are not a jedi, you are nothing! Ray - "You forgot what else I'm not" Emperor Palpatine (confused look) Ray - "Alone"