J.E. Dyer

J.E. Dyer is a retired Naval Intelligence officer who lives in Southern California, blogging as The Optimistic Conservative for domestic tranquility and world peace. Her articles have appeared at Hot Air, Commentary’s Contentions, Patheos, The Daily Caller, The Jewish Press, and The Weekly Standard.

Media

J.E. DyerMarch 17, 2020
1

Media note: National curfews that aren’t being contemplated, and the rumors thereof

Too much of a pattern.
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Sports and Culture

J.E. DyerMarch 15, 2020
1

As the coronavirus stalks America, Milwaukee pioneers a new form of motorized social distancing

When in doubt, add a motor to something.
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Politics

J.E. DyerMarch 14, 2020
2

Russiagate was never what it seemed. ‘What kind of show were they running?’ Part II (the Guccifer 2.0 angle)

The good-faith assumption about anything in either Russiagate or Spygate is a dead letter.
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Law and Government

J.E. DyerMarch 12, 2020
1

President Trump suspends travel from Europe, proposes measures to ease financial hardship

Reasonable precautions.
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Politics

J.E. DyerMarch 11, 2020
2

Confirmed: With Biden, ‘permanent state’ seeks to be Vladimir Putin

Elect one, that a self-appointed host may rule.
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Politics

J.E. DyerMarch 10, 2020
2

What kind of show were they running? Doubt on the march for Comey’s Lynch ‘kompromat’ tale, the Russia-WikiLeaks theory

Giving the Russians lessons on dezinformatsiya.
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Politics

J.E. DyerMarch 3, 2020
1

Super Tuesday rocks the vote; *UPDATE* Biden called for the win in TX; Bernie takes CA

Super-duper.
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Politics

J.E. DyerMarch 3, 2020
2

Spygate: Case Agent 1 and the essential ‘operation’ versus ‘investigation’ perspective

Proaction - not reaction.
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Politics

J.E. DyerFebruary 27, 2020
6

March 2016: Brennan, Spygate, and the three threads

Deus ex machina.
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Law and Government

J.E. DyerFebruary 26, 2020
1

Grenell DNI office pushes back to correct record on Hill brief about Russia and 2020 election

A rare and welcome seizure of the informational reins.
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Media

J.E. DyerFebruary 24, 2020
0

‘Russia!’ While he’s draining the swamp, here’s another important job Ric Grenell could be doing

Seize the initiative and lead the charge on election security messaging.
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Law and Government

J.E. DyerFebruary 23, 2020
4

Obama admin whistleblower found shot to death in rural northern California

Another untimely and unusual death requiring a rigorous investigation.
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Politics

J.E. DyerFebruary 22, 2020
1

New Russian interference theme: They’re helping Bernie, and he’s known for a month

The Russians once again precision-target their mysterious campaign assistance.
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Politics

J.E. DyerFebruary 21, 2020
0

New claim about Russia backing Trump with 2020 meddling conflicts with earlier claim

Suddenly, knowledge of Russia's intentions.
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Politics

J.E. DyerFebruary 19, 2020
1

Three reasons Richard Grenell is an excellent choice for DNI

What I give you three reasons for is righteous.
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Politics

J.E. DyerFebruary 18, 2020
0

Mike, Mitt, Hillary: Competing dream tickets and the American Crisis

Choose life.
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Politics

J.E. DyerFebruary 17, 2020
5

Yes, Michael Bloomberg sang and somersaulted in a musical comedy send-up with Nick Jonas

A candidate busts out.
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Law and Government

J.E. DyerFebruary 14, 2020
1

No charges against Andrew McCabe; McCabe says ‘absolute disgrace’ to put his family through this

No prosecution before its time.
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Politics

J.E. DyerFebruary 13, 2020
0

The Jessie Liu clue: A D.C. cover-up that IS Spygate

A cover-up that's about the whole ball of wax.
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Politics

J.E. DyerFebruary 11, 2020
1

‘You just made me a felon!’ Angry crowd removed by security after Va. House committee passes weapons ban

Whether now or later, setting up a confrontation.
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Media

J.E. DyerFebruary 7, 2020
1

New ‘bombshell’: Fox News has briefing book impugning network’s own sources on Ukraine

Inert ordnance, tossed by troubled "leaker," possibly as reactive armor for little wind instrument.
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Politics

J.E. DyerFebruary 5, 2020
0

The State of the Union is – Great Again

The State of the Union is the story of the American people.
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Politics

J.E. DyerFebruary 4, 2020
0

Schiff: If he’s not held to be impeachable, ‘Trump could offer Alaska to the Russians’

Derangement goes high-order.
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Politics

J.E. DyerFebruary 4, 2020
1

At 1:30 AM in Iowa, hours after caucus votes, no results reported due to ‘inconsistencies’

Unaccountable delays.
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Politics

J.E. DyerFebruary 3, 2020
0

Rush Limbaugh announces he’s been diagnosed with advanced-stage lung cancer

An epic battle begins for one of modern conservatism's oldest friends.
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Politics

J.E. DyerFebruary 3, 2020
0

And now, Kerry? Media in uproar over possible signs of Sudden Candidate Syndrome among Democrats

No one wearing a red cape in sight.
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Quick Takes

J.E. DyerFebruary 2, 2020
2

Final Folly: Men in red and yellow

The Big One hits Miami.
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Politics

J.E. DyerJanuary 31, 2020
0

Why Rand Paul’s unread question needed asking, and wasn’t about the ‘whistleblowing’

We don't overinterpret coincidences here, but Rand Paul has a darn good question.
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Foreign Affairs

J.E. DyerJanuary 29, 2020
0

The ‘Deal of the Century’: Notes on the map and security

A deal that will change everything, even if nobody takes it.
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Politics

J.E. DyerJanuary 28, 2020
2

Three ‘pings’ on the New York Times leak about the forthcoming John Bolton book

A series of unfortunate things Bolton probably didn't say.
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Politics

J.E. DyerJanuary 27, 2020
2

The case that the impeachment effort is reprehensible: Quick-brief version

Trump did the right thing.
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Politics

J.E. DyerJanuary 26, 2020
1

The non-subpoena ‘subpoenas’: Reminder of why the second article of impeachment is bogus

If there was no compulsion, there's no obstruction.
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Politics

J.E. DyerJanuary 24, 2020
1

Laura Ingraham report on 2016 meeting is a reminder: Impeachment is about the target Trump is taking flak over – Ukraine

A crooked story gets ... crookeder.
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Politics

J.E. DyerJanuary 22, 2020
0

The real impeachment fight

Impeach this.
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Law and Government

J.E. DyerJanuary 21, 2020
1

Massive gun rights rally goes off without incident; Gov. Northam takes credit for ‘de-escalating’ it

No safer place to be?
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Politics

J.E. DyerJanuary 19, 2020
1

Virginia gun rights rally: Law-abiding citizens being mislabeled by media and politicians, and targeted by radical fringe

Just say no to the big lies.
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