War.

Executive Order 12333–United States intelligence activities
Source: The provisions of Executive Order 12333 of Dec. 4, 1981, appear at 46 FR 59941, 3 CFR, 1981 Comp., p. 200, unless otherwise noted.
[….]
2.11 Prohibition on Assassination. No person employed by or acting on behalf of the United States Government shall engage in, or conspire to engage in, assassination.
2.12 Indirect Participation. No agency of the Intelligence Community shall participate in or request any person to undertake activities forbidden by this Order.
[….]

From the Pentagon:

Immediate Release
Statement by the Department of Defense
Jan. 2, 2020

At the direction of the President, the U.S. military has taken decisive defensive action to protect U.S. personnel abroad by killing Qasem Soleimani, the head of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps-Quds Force, a U.S.-designated Foreign Terrorist Organization.

General Soleimani was actively developing plans to attack American diplomats and service members in Iraq and throughout the region. General Soleimani and his Quds Force were responsible for the deaths of hundreds of American and coalition service members and the wounding of thousands more. He had orchestrated attacks on coalition bases in Iraq over the last several months – including the attack on December 27th – culminating in the death and wounding of additional American and Iraqi personnel. General Soleimani also approved the attacks on the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad that took place this week.

This strike was aimed at deterring future Iranian attack plans. The United States will continue to take all necessary action to protect our people and our interests wherever they are around the world.

From Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D):

Pelosi Statement on Airstrike in Iraq Against High-Level Iranian Military Officials
January 2, 2020

Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued this statement after the Trump Administration conducted a deadly airstrike targeting Iranians and Iraqis at the Baghdad International Airport:

“American leaders’ highest priority is to protect American lives and interests. But we cannot put the lives of American servicemembers, diplomats and others further at risk by engaging in provocative and disproportionate actions. Tonight’s airstrike risks provoking further dangerous escalation of violence. America – and the world – cannot afford to have tensions escalate to the point of no return.

“The Administration has conducted tonight’s strikes in Iraq targeting high-level Iranian military officials and killing Iranian Quds Force Commander Qasem Soleimani without an Authorization for Use of Military Force (AUMF) against Iran. Further, this action was taken without the consultation of the Congress.

“The full Congress must be immediately briefed on this serious situation and on the next steps under consideration by the Administration, including the significant escalation of the deployment of additional troops to the region.”

“…Further, this action was taken without the consultation of the Congress…”

Oh, shit.

skullsinthestars @drskyskull
Not satisfied with “Trump’s Benghazi,” Donald quickly moved on to “Trump’s assassination of Archduke Ferdinand.”
10:07 PM · Jan 2, 2020

Jennifer Hayden @Scout_Finch
I hope those Trump kids are the first to enlist.
10:13 PM · Jan 2, 2020

Bree Newsome Bass @BreeNewsome
The mayor of NYC is tweeting about taking extra security measures but the WH has no prepared statement? That’s how you know it’s a total shit show behind the scenes. We don’t know what the strategy or plan is here and they probably don’t either.
11:09 PM · Jan 2, 2020

Oh, shit.

War.

In the Bill of Rights, Missouri Constitution:

I Section 35. Right to farm. — That agriculture which provides food, energy, health benefits, and security is the foundation and stabilizing force of Missouri’s economy. To protect this vital sector of Missouri’s economy, the right of farmers and ranchers to engage in farming and ranching practices shall be forever guaranteed in this state, subject to duly authorized powers, if any, conferred by article VI of the Constitution of Missouri. [….]

What were they thinking?

A few days ago:

Jack Suntrup @JackSuntrup
Rejected applicant for marijuana cultivation facility cites ‘Right to Farm’ in lawsuit, challenges Missouri’s scoring system
[….]
11:51 AM · Dec 28, 2019

Heh.

Sure enough:

19AC-CC00556 – SARCOXIE NURSERY CULT LLC V RANDALL WILLIAMS ETAL (E-CASE)

12/30/2019
Cause Taken Under Advisement

Hearing Held
Petitioner appears Sarcoxie Nursery Cultivation Center LLC and by Attorney Joseph Bednar/Attorney Bryan Bear. Respondent appears Randall W Williams and by Attorney Ross Kaplan/Attorney Gerald Jackson. Case heard by Div I by agreement of parties and due to availability of Judges. Cause taken under advisement. /s/JEB/dj
Scheduled For: 12/30/2019; 4:00 PM ; PATRICIA S JOYCE; Cole Circuit

Entry of Appearance Filed
Entry of Appearance; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service.
Filed By: ROSS AARON KAPLAN
On Behalf Of: RANDALL W WILLIAMS, LYNDALL FRAKER, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SENIOR SERVICES

Entry of Appearance Filed
Entry of Appearance; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service.
Filed By: GERALD M JACKSON
On Behalf Of: RANDALL W WILLIAMS, LYNDALL FRAKER, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SENIOR SERVICES

Confid Filing Info Sheet Filed

Hearing Scheduled
Associated Entries: 12/30/2019 – Hearing Held
Scheduled For: 12/30/2019; 4:00 PM ; PATRICIA S JOYCE; Cole Circuit

Note to Clerk eFiling
Filed By: JOSEPH PAUL BEDNAR

Notice of Hearing Filed
NOTICE OF HEARING ON MOTION FOR TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER. sb
Filed By: JOSEPH PAUL BEDNAR
On Behalf Of: SARCOXIE NURSERY CULTIVATION CENTER, LLC

Mot for Temp Restraining Order
MOTION FOR TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER. sb
Filed By: JOSEPH PAUL BEDNAR
On Behalf Of: SARCOXIE NURSERY CULTIVATION CENTER, LLC

Filing Info Sheet eFiling
Filed By: JOSEPH PAUL BEDNAR

Pet Filed in Circuit Ct
SARCOXIE PETITION FOR DECLARATORY JUDGMENT, TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER, PRELIMINARY AND PERMANENT INJUNCTIONS, WRITS FO MANDAMUS PROHIBITION, AND OTHER RELIEF; EXHIBIT A CULTIVATION CENTER REQUEST FOR VARIANCE. sb
On Behalf Of: SARCOXIE NURSERY CULTIVATION CENTER, LLC

Judge Assigned

It ain’t a free country if a cat can’t farm what he pleases, right?

The continuation of our 2019 retrospective.

October

Yeah, impeachment.

Iowa:

Mayor Pete Buttigieg (D).

Mayor Pete Buttigieg (D) – Town Hall – Des Moines, Iowa – October 12, 2019 (October 13, 2017)

Mayor Pete Buttigieg (D) – Town Hall Q and A – on the Electoral College – Des Moines, Iowa – October 12, 2019 (October 13, 2019)

Mayor Pete Buttigieg (D) – Town Hall Q and A – on Climate Change – Des Moines, Iowa – October 12, 2019 (October 14, 2019)

Senator Elizabeth Warren (D).

Senator Elizabeth Warren (D) – Town Hall – Indianola, Iowa – October 20, 2019 (October 20, 2019)

Senator Elizabeth Warren (D) – Town Hall Q and A – LGBTQ – Indianola, Iowa – October 20, 2019 (October 21, 2019)

Senator Elizabeth Warren (D) – Town Hall Q and A – Climate – Indianola, Iowa – October 20, 2019 (October 21, 2019)

Senator Elizabeth Warren (D) – Town Hall Q and A – Higher Education – Indianola, Iowa – October 20, 2019 (October 22, 2019)

Senator Elizabeth Warren (D) – Medicare for All – Indianola, Iowa – October 20, 2019 (October 22, 2019)

Senator Elizabeth Warren (D) – Closing Remarks – Indianola, Iowa – October 20, 2019 (October 22, 2019)

That’s a lot of coverage. She has a lot of plans.

And the weather:

Oh, it’s cold out there (October 31, 2019)

November

Yeah, impeachment. And campaign finance. We follow the money, still.

And, it got worse:

It’s all about that small government, right? (November 2, 2019)

No picture is necessary.

Birds:

A few early morning Fall visitors (November 3, 2019)

Carolina Wren – Thryothorus ludovicianus (November 10, 2019)

Turf (November 26, 2019)

December

Yeah, impeachment. The Missouri General Assembly started pre-filing bills for the 2020 legislative session. And we continue to follow the money.

Impeachment:

James Staab: The Case for Impeachment is Clear (December 6, 2019)

Articles of Impeachment – Donald Trump (r) (December 10, 2019)

Rep. Emanuel Cleaver (D): Impeach (December 11, 2019)

In Kansas City:

Impeach and Remove Rally – Kansas City – December 17, 2019 (December 17, 2019)

Empty space doesn’t vote:

Neither do cows.

Impeach this! (December 20, 2019)

Okay, impeach this! (December 20, 2019)

Well, then, impeach this! (December 20, 2019)

Another bright idea from the right wingnut grievance industrial complex:

Lightbulbs, still (December 22, 2019)

Iowa:

Wrong audience (December 27, 2019)

Previously:

The Political Year in Pictures – 2019 – part 1 (December 28, 2019)

The Political Year in Pictures – 2019 – part 2 (December 29, 2019)

The Political Year in Pictures – 2019 – part 3 (December 29, 2019)

The continuation of our 2019 retrospective.

July

In Kansas City:

Lights for Liberty immigration rally – Washington Square Park, Kansas City, Missouri – July 12, 2019 (July 12, 2019)

In Iowa:

Progress Iowa Corn Feed – Cedar Rapids, Iowa – July 14, 2019 (July 14, 2019)

Former HUD Secretary Julián Castro (D) – Progress Iowa Corn Feed – Cedar Rapids, Iowa – July 14, 2019 (July 14, 2019)

Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D) – Progress Iowa Corn Feed – Cedar Rapids, Iowa – July 14, 2019 (July 15, 2019)

South Bend, Indiana Mayor Pete Buttigieg (D) – Progress Iowa Corn Feed – Cedar Rapids, Iowa – July 14, 2019 (July 15, 2019)

Senator Amy Klobuchar (D): – Progress Iowa Corn Feed – Cedar Rapids, Iowa – July 14, 2019 (July 16, 2019)

Iowa meta (July 19, 2019)

Sen. Cory Booker (D) – “Conversations with Presidential Candidates” – Iowa Public Television – Ankeny, Iowa – July 15, 2019 (July 15, 2019)

August

In Kansas City:

On Gun Violence – Kansas City – August 7, 2019 (August 8, 2019)

Jackson County Prosecutor Jean Peters Baker (D): On Gun Violence – Kansas City – August 7, 2019 (August 8, 2019)

Rep. Emanuel Cleaver (D): Press Availability – On Gun Violence – Kansas City – August 7, 2019 (August 8, 2019)

Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas: On Gun Violence – Kansas City – August 7, 2019 (August 9, 2019)

Judy Sherry: On Gun Violence – Kansas City – August 7, 2019 (August 9, 2019)

Rashid Junaid: On Gun Violence – Kansas City – August 7, 2019 (August 9 2019)

Damon Daniel: On Gun Violence – Kansas City – August 7, 2019 (August 9, 2019)

In Iowa:

Iowa – Meta – #ForThePeople – August 10, 2019 (August 10, 2019)

Sen. Kamala Harris (D) – West Des Moines, Iowa – August 10, 2019 (August 11, 2019)

In Sedalia:

At the Missouri State Fair in Sedalia – August 15, 2019 (August 15, 2019)

In St. Louis:

Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D) – Reproductive Rights Town Hall – St. Louis – August 18, 2019 (August 18, 2019)

Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D) – Opening Remarks – Reproductive Rights Town Hall – St. Louis – August 18, 2019 (August 19, 2019)

Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D) – Press Availability – Reproductive Rights Town Hall – St. Louis – August 18, 2019 (August 19, 2019)

On loyalty (August 21, 2019)

A bit of meta:

Sen. Kamala Harris (D): Iowa bus tour campaign ad (August 28, 2019)

September

Jason Kander (D):

This. (September 2, 2019)

Remembering (September 11, 2019)

Business as usual:

Rep. Vicky Hartzler (r): Are you on drugs? (September 21, 2019)

Previously:

The Political Year in Pictures – 2019 – part 1 (December 28, 2019)

The Political Year in Pictures – 2019 – part 2 (December 29, 2019)