Following-up from the other day, "Carissa Rosario Working Out (VIDEO)."
Wednesday, August 24, 2016
Duke Taber: Trump's Changing the Narrative on Illegal Immigration
My last few entries on this are at the "illegal immigration" tag.
But read Duke Taber's comment, at the Conservative Treehouse, "Kellyanne Conway is Not Helping Donald Trump – and Perhaps That’s the Plan…":
But read Duke Taber's comment, at the Conservative Treehouse, "Kellyanne Conway is Not Helping Donald Trump – and Perhaps That’s the Plan…":
With over 600 comments on this issue, obviously a lot of people have strong opinions about KC [Kellyanne Conway]. What I am about to say probably has already been said but here goes anyways. I do not believe for an instance that KC’s [Kellyanne Conway's] comment/s were accidental. I don’t think most of you think so either. So the question is whether or not they were intentional for profitable design or nefarious design. The article has landed on the side of nefarious design. That is understandable considering the clients KC [Kellyanne Conway] has represented in the past. I couldn’t stand “wolf in sheep’s clothing” Cruz.Keep reading.
However, I just don’t see this as something of nefarious design...
Bruce Dickson, The Dictator's Dilemma [BUMPED]
This book looks awesome!
At Amazon, Bruce Dickson, The Dictator's Dilemma: The Chinese Communist Party's Strategy for Survival.
At Amazon, Bruce Dickson, The Dictator's Dilemma: The Chinese Communist Party's Strategy for Survival.
The Shortest Book Tour Ever? Ann Coulter's, In Trump We Trust
Heh, that's funny.
At Hot Air, "“This could be the shortest book tour ever”: Yes, there’s one Trump fan who’ll be unhappy if he flips on deportation."
Here's the video, "Ann Coulter Makes the Case for Trump - Hardball (MSNBC)."
Yeah, Trump's purported flip on immigration does put Coulter in a bind, but she's consistent, in any case. According to Hot Air, so far she's the only hard-line Trump backer willing to criticize the nominee.
And at Amazon, in any case, Ann Coulter, In Trump We Trust: E Pluribus Awesome!
PREVIOUSLY: "Donald Trump Lays Out His Plan to Combat Illegal Immigration (VIDEO)."
At Hot Air, "“This could be the shortest book tour ever”: Yes, there’s one Trump fan who’ll be unhappy if he flips on deportation."
Here's the video, "Ann Coulter Makes the Case for Trump - Hardball (MSNBC)."
Yeah, Trump's purported flip on immigration does put Coulter in a bind, but she's consistent, in any case. According to Hot Air, so far she's the only hard-line Trump backer willing to criticize the nominee.
And at Amazon, in any case, Ann Coulter, In Trump We Trust: E Pluribus Awesome!
PREVIOUSLY: "Donald Trump Lays Out His Plan to Combat Illegal Immigration (VIDEO)."
Donald Trump Lays Out His Plan to Combat Illegal Immigration (VIDEO)
Following-up, "Can Donald Trump Deport 11 Million Illegal Aliens? (VIDEO)."
From Hannity's town hall last night:
From Hannity's town hall last night:
Can Donald Trump Deport 11 Million Illegal Aliens? (VIDEO)
If anyone doubts my bona fides on illegal immigration, just review my archives, or check "Immigrants and Socialists March Against SB 1070 in Phoenix."
I fucking hate illegal immigration.
That out of the way, I'm skeptical that we'd be able to pull off mass deportation. I'm skeptical for a variety of reasons. It's not the cost that bothers me (we can afford it), it's the visuals. Not only would mass deportation take on police state optics on an industrial scale, we'd have the radical left sabotaging efforts to the point of domestic terrorism. It could possibly foment civil war. Just look at the Costa Mesa and Sacramento Donald Trump rallies for an idea of the kind of dregs who'd take to the streets. Ask yourself if you're ready to crush a leftist insurgency, because that's what it'd be like. That's how far things have gone in this country.
In any case, at the Los Angeles Times, "Can Donald Trump really round up and deport 11 million people?":
I fucking hate illegal immigration.
That out of the way, I'm skeptical that we'd be able to pull off mass deportation. I'm skeptical for a variety of reasons. It's not the cost that bothers me (we can afford it), it's the visuals. Not only would mass deportation take on police state optics on an industrial scale, we'd have the radical left sabotaging efforts to the point of domestic terrorism. It could possibly foment civil war. Just look at the Costa Mesa and Sacramento Donald Trump rallies for an idea of the kind of dregs who'd take to the streets. Ask yourself if you're ready to crush a leftist insurgency, because that's what it'd be like. That's how far things have gone in this country.
In any case, at the Los Angeles Times, "Can Donald Trump really round up and deport 11 million people?":
At rallies and debates over the last year, Donald Trump has repeatedly vowed to round up and deport the estimated 11 million people in the country illegally, sometimes saying he would eject them all in two years.Still more.
Over the last four days, however, the GOP presidential nominee and his top aides have issued contradictory signals as to whether Trump is backing off that core campaign pledge.
Aides have not said if Trump’s plan is under review because it appears politically unpalatable with moderate Republicans, or because forced deportations of millions of people would be prohibitively expensive and probably logistically impossible.
For now, the campaign has yet to provide specifics on how mass removals would be carried out, who would be targeted, and how much it would cost.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement deported 235,413 people last year, down from a record high of 409,849 in 2012, according to ICE records.
The fall-off followed the Obama administration’s efforts to target individuals who threaten public safety or national security and not deport those with clean records and strong family ties in the U.S.
Independent groups have expressed widespread skepticism that a Trump administration could dramatically ramp up that process without disrupting key sectors of the economy, tearing apart millions of families and violating civil liberties on a mass scale.
In May, a report by the right-leaning think tank American Action Forum estimated that finding, detaining, legally processing and deporting everyone who is in the country illegally would cost up to $300 billion.
To meet Trump’s two-year goal, the report said, Congress would need to appropriate money to hire, train and field about 90,000 immigration apprehension agents — up from 5,000 Enforcement and Removal Operations officers today.
The government also would need to build about 1,250 immigration courts — there now are 57 such courts — and hire thousands more immigration judges and federal attorneys to process the caseload.
The think tank estimates that the lost labor and purchasing power of 11 million people — many of whom work, own businesses and pay taxes — could reduce the nation’s gross domestic product by $1 trillion, equal to about $9,000 per household.
Moreover, finding millions of undocumented migrants almost certainly would entail immigration agents entering homes, raiding businesses and operating roadblocks to check identity papers to separate U.S. citizens and approved immigrants from those in the country illegally, a winnowing-out process that undoubtedly would be challenged in court.
“You will really have to tear up the social fabric to get this done,” said Douglas Holtz-Eakin, head of the nonprofit think tank...
'Killing Me Softly'
Y'all can be bumpin' to this one.
From the Fugees.
BONUS: "Fugees & Roberta Flack - Killing Me Softly (Movie Awards)."
From the Fugees.
BONUS: "Fugees & Roberta Flack - Killing Me Softly (Movie Awards)."
'Dough Nation' — New Revelations Show Hillary Clinton Put Access Up for Sale
Following-up, "#CrookedHillary: State Department Access Granted to Clinton Foundation Donors (VIDEO)."
At the New York Post:
At the New York Post:
Tomorrow's cover story: New revelations show a nation for sale under Hillary https://t.co/lHvTEriC5h pic.twitter.com/8Tb7HShon4
— New York Post (@nypost) August 24, 2016
Huma Abedin, Hillary's Bribe Broker (VIDEO)
Following-up, "#CrookedHillary: State Department Access Granted to Clinton Foundation Donors (VIDEO)."
From Matthew Vadum, at FrontPage Magazine, "Strong evidence of Hillary and Huma’s pay-to-play conspiracy emerges in new email dump."
From Matthew Vadum, at FrontPage Magazine, "Strong evidence of Hillary and Huma’s pay-to-play conspiracy emerges in new email dump."
Kelly Brook Fans Celebrate Her Curves
Well, I used to celebrate her curves. Now I'm lamenting her splurge.
She needs to get back on a diet. At some point, all that heft isn't attractive. Since when has she been selling herself as a plus-size model? Ashley Graham's got that celebrity top-spot nailed down, and she makes no apologies about it.
In any case, at the Sun U.K., "'THEY'RE GETTING BIGGER!' — Kelly Brook fans celebrate her curves as they speculate the buxom stars breasts are larger than ever before: The 36-year-old showed off her assets wearing a skintight striped dress."
PREVIOUSLY: "Wow! Kelly Brook is Packing on the Pounds!", and "Kelly Brook Goes for a Bike Ride."
She needs to get back on a diet. At some point, all that heft isn't attractive. Since when has she been selling herself as a plus-size model? Ashley Graham's got that celebrity top-spot nailed down, and she makes no apologies about it.
In any case, at the Sun U.K., "'THEY'RE GETTING BIGGER!' — Kelly Brook fans celebrate her curves as they speculate the buxom stars breasts are larger than ever before: The 36-year-old showed off her assets wearing a skintight striped dress."
PREVIOUSLY: "Wow! Kelly Brook is Packing on the Pounds!", and "Kelly Brook Goes for a Bike Ride."
Bubba Crony James Carville: 'Somebody is Going to Hell' Over Clinton Foundation Attacks (VIDEO)
Following-up, "#CrookedHillary: State Department Access Granted to Clinton Foundation Donors (VIDEO)."
Carville's delusional.
At Politico, "Carville: 'Somebody is going to hell' over Clinton Foundation attacks."
Carville's delusional.
At Politico, "Carville: 'Somebody is going to hell' over Clinton Foundation attacks."
Tuesday, August 23, 2016
#CrookedHillary: State Department Access Granted to Clinton Foundation Donors (VIDEO)
It's never ending.
Crooked Hillary's email scandal keeps dropping into the news, with new emails coming to light, from new iterations of freedom of information requests.
Here's the big Associated Press story up right now at Memeorandum, "MANY DONORS TO CLINTON FOUNDATION MET WITH HER AT STATE":
Plus, at Washington Free Beacon, "ABC: State Dept Access Given to Clinton Foundation Donors ‘Precisely What She Said She Would Not Do’."
That piece discusses the story by ABC News investigation reporter Brian Ross. Here's the video, "Clinton Foundation: Did Donors Get Special Access?"
More at Memoeorandum.
Crooked Hillary's email scandal keeps dropping into the news, with new emails coming to light, from new iterations of freedom of information requests.
Here's the big Associated Press story up right now at Memeorandum, "MANY DONORS TO CLINTON FOUNDATION MET WITH HER AT STATE":
WASHINGTON (AP) -- More than half the people outside the government who met with Hillary Clinton while she was secretary of state gave money - either personally or through companies or groups - to the Clinton Foundation. It's an extraordinary proportion indicating her possible ethics challenges if elected president...A.P.'s Stephen Braun discusses the story at the video here.
Plus, at Washington Free Beacon, "ABC: State Dept Access Given to Clinton Foundation Donors ‘Precisely What She Said She Would Not Do’."
That piece discusses the story by ABC News investigation reporter Brian Ross. Here's the video, "Clinton Foundation: Did Donors Get Special Access?"
More at Memoeorandum.
The Unconscionable Legacy of the 2016 Olympic Games — #ThirdWorldGames
At Vice Sports, "THE RIO GAMES WERE AN UNJUSTIFIABLE HUMAN DISASTER, AND SO ARE THE OLYMPICS." (Hat Tip: Mina Kimes.)
I don't think I watched any more after Tuesday night. Once most of the marquee track events were done, I tuned out. Then of course you had the news of that idiot lyin' Ryan Lochte. I hope he's banned from the sport. He only took one gold anyway, and that was on a team relay. He's washed up, in more ways than one.
And as you recall, my hashtag's been #ThirdWorldGames, and for good reason.
In any case, from the article:
More at that top link.
I don't think I watched any more after Tuesday night. Once most of the marquee track events were done, I tuned out. Then of course you had the news of that idiot lyin' Ryan Lochte. I hope he's banned from the sport. He only took one gold anyway, and that was on a team relay. He's washed up, in more ways than one.
And as you recall, my hashtag's been #ThirdWorldGames, and for good reason.
In any case, from the article:
More than anything else, what surprised me during my first Olympics was the sheer scale of the bubble the IOC has made for itself. After arriving at the airport, members and assorted apparatchiks were ushered into private cars, ferried along exclusive highway lanes—look out the window, and there were Rio 2016-branded walls to mask the favelas—and dropped off at their exclusive hotels ringed by security, so only those with credentials could enter. They then took the same private cars to all of their events. Some even got motorcades. Once they got to the various sports venues, they went in the Olympic Family entrances, passed through the Olympic Family security lines, mingled in the Olympic Family club lounges, and watched athletes compete from the Olympic Family seats. When they were hungry, they surely put their $900 per diems to use at the city's most exclusive restaurants and bars, never risking having to interact with anyone who wasn't wealthy. Except, perhaps, for the people serving them.Rather than bring development and prosperity, the games will increase economic inequality and social division.
Yes, the Olympic Bubble is so all-encompassing that the IOC has convinced itself that it doesn't exist. "These games have not been organized in a bubble," IOC President Thomas Bach told reporters on Saturday as he made other demonstrably false claims, such as the Games not using any public money and Brazilians being "united behind these Olympic Games" despite the fact that half of them weren't. Bach ended his press conference by no-commenting almost every question, but adding that if the Olympics can happen in Rio, they can happen anywhere.
Putting aside Bach's sportocrat snobbery, there is a critical lesson here. The Olympic Bubble's comprehensiveness illustrates just how little the IOC is concerned with anyone but themselves—and how blithely, even happily indifferent the entire Olympic "movement" is to the waste and corruption it fosters, and the human wreckage it leaves in its wake...
More at that top link.
Out Today: Ann Coulter, In Trump We Trust
The moment you've all been waiting for, I'm sure.
At Amazon, Ann Coulter, In Trump We Trust: E Pluribus Awesome!
At Amazon, Ann Coulter, In Trump We Trust: E Pluribus Awesome!
Forget About an Electoral Landslide in 2016
I love going on 270-to-Win in my classes, showing students blowout Electoral College victories, like Richard Nixon's massive destruction of George McGovern in 1972. The map's almost hilariously red.
But then I tell students we don't get those kind of blowouts these days. The country's been pretty clearly divided between party strongholds for almost twenty years. I'll tell you though, unless Donald Trump really makes up some big gains in the key battlegrounds, the Democrats might well expand their map this year.
Still, though, it's not likely to be blowout.
See the New York Times, "Think the Clinton-Trump Race Will Be a Landslide? Hold Your Horses":
But then I tell students we don't get those kind of blowouts these days. The country's been pretty clearly divided between party strongholds for almost twenty years. I'll tell you though, unless Donald Trump really makes up some big gains in the key battlegrounds, the Democrats might well expand their map this year.
Still, though, it's not likely to be blowout.
See the New York Times, "Think the Clinton-Trump Race Will Be a Landslide? Hold Your Horses":
Will Trump lose in a landslide? It's been 32 years since a presidential candidate lost by double digits. https://t.co/12skQvayDO
— Jeremy W. Peters (@jwpetersNYT) August 23, 2016
Donald J. Trump, after weeks of self-inflicted damage, has seen support for his candidacy in national polls dip into the 30s — Barry Goldwater and Walter F. Mondale territory — while Hillary Clinton has extended her lead to double digits in several crucial swing states.Keep reading.
Time to declare a landslide, right? Not so fast.
The vote may be more favorable to Mr. Trump than the worst-case-scenario prognosticators suggest for a very simple reason: Landslides do not really happen in presidential elections anymore.
It has been 32 years since a president won the popular vote by a double-digit percentage. That was when Mr. Mondale suffered an 18-point defeat to Ronald Reagan in 1984. It was also the last time there was a landslide among states, with Mr. Mondale winning only Minnesota and the District of Columbia.
There are a variety of factors that are likely to prevent a candidate today from rallying the huge, 60-plus-point majorities that swept Franklin D. Roosevelt into office in 1936, Lyndon B. Johnson in 1964 and Richard M. Nixon in 1972.
The country is too fragmented and its political temperature too overheated for any single person to emerge as a consensus choice for anything nearing two-thirds of the electorate. And that climate has led the political parties to become far more ideologically uniform than they used to be.
“The biggest difference between today and say, 1936 or 1964, is the composition of the two parties,” said Jonathan Darman, author of the book “Landslide: LBJ and Ronald Reagan at the Dawn of a New America.” Party identification used to be more fluid, making it less difficult for partisan voters to conceive of supporting someone of the opposite affiliation.
“The Republican and Democratic parties were much more heterogeneous than the parties we have today,” Mr. Darman added. “Party identification had a lot more to do with regional ties and family traditions than ideology.”
The Beach Has Long Been a Powerful Symbol of French National Identity
Hey, I can dig it.
The beach has long been a symbol of American national identity too. And so far, I've yet to see any Muslim burkini babes hitting the breakers, heh.
But check out Foreign Policy. I'll take Ms. Bardot any day, lol.
PREVIOUSLY: "Extreme Veiling is Misogynist Hate Speech."
The beach has long been a symbol of American national identity too. And so far, I've yet to see any Muslim burkini babes hitting the breakers, heh.
But check out Foreign Policy. I'll take Ms. Bardot any day, lol.
.@LouiseMensch Brigitte Bardot vs. the Burkini https://t.co/OM0RtIcsIH #France #BurkiniBan #Jihad
— Donald Douglas (@AmPowerBlog) August 23, 2016
PREVIOUSLY: "Extreme Veiling is Misogynist Hate Speech."
Vogue Cover Girl Kendall Jenner Shares Swimsuit Outtake
Fans were reportedly "furious" by Kendall Jenner's cover for Vogue's September issue, although the "Momager" wasn't.
Here's a fleshy shot at Kendall's page, and at Daily Mail, "Too cheeky for Anna Wintour? Kendall Jenner posts steamy swimsuit picture that didn't make the cut for her Vogue September."
.@KendallJenner stars on our September issue! Full story: https://t.co/YPaGu8oLAE Get the issue early on @Amazon. pic.twitter.com/obqQjUbY31— Vogue Magazine (@voguemagazine) August 11, 2016
Here's a fleshy shot at Kendall's page, and at Daily Mail, "Too cheeky for Anna Wintour? Kendall Jenner posts steamy swimsuit picture that didn't make the cut for her Vogue September."
Vox Day, Cuckservative [BUMPED]
At Amazon, Cuckservative: How Conservatives Betrayed America.
BONUS: Also from Vox Day, SJWs Always Lie: Taking Down the Thought Police.
BONUS: Also from Vox Day, SJWs Always Lie: Taking Down the Thought Police.
Andrea Tantaros Sues Fox News, Alleging the Network 'Operates Like a Sex-Fueled, Playboy Mansion-Like Cult Steeped in Intimidation...'
She was my favorite lady over there at Fox. I've been missing her on "Outnumbered." No one provides more concise, penetrating, and morally powered clarity on the issues.
At the New York Times, "Andrea Tantaros of Fox News Claims Retaliation for Sex Harassment Complaints."
Previously, "Fox News Pulls 'Outnumbered' Star Andrea Tantaros Over 'Contract Issues'."
At the New York Times, "Andrea Tantaros of Fox News Claims Retaliation for Sex Harassment Complaints."
Previously, "Fox News Pulls 'Outnumbered' Star Andrea Tantaros Over 'Contract Issues'."
Milwaukee Sheriff David Clarke Reflects Intricacies of Race
Sheriff Clarke made the front-page of the Los Angles Times.
Unfortunately, the article attempts to marginalize him as an oddity and throwback, while lionizing Milwaukee's police chief, Edward Flynn, as compassionate and progressive. Who's right about the cities problems? Sheriff Clarke, of course. Flynn's not even originally from Milwaukee, whereas Clarke's lived there all his life, rose up through the police department from the age of 21, and was later appointed county sheriff, and he's been reelected four times. The dude's a righteous freakin' patriot.
Unfortunately, the article attempts to marginalize him as an oddity and throwback, while lionizing Milwaukee's police chief, Edward Flynn, as compassionate and progressive. Who's right about the cities problems? Sheriff Clarke, of course. Flynn's not even originally from Milwaukee, whereas Clarke's lived there all his life, rose up through the police department from the age of 21, and was later appointed county sheriff, and he's been reelected four times. The dude's a righteous freakin' patriot.
In Milwaukee, a conservative black sheriff clashes with a liberal white police chief https://t.co/OoqdlF7El5 pic.twitter.com/o3ztLrEgGl
— Jaweed Kaleem (@jaweedkaleem) August 20, 2016
Stumped by Trump's Success?
Salena Zito was stoked to see her essay published at the New York Post, "Stumped by Trump’s success? Take a drive outside U.S. cities."
<-- look who story got picked up by the New York Post Stumped by Trump's success? Take a drive outside US cities https://t.co/OTQC3UzNgv
— SalenaZito (@SalenaZito) August 23, 2016
'I Got You Babe'
It's UB40, featuring Chrissie Hynde.
What a trip. I found this scrolling around on YouTube yesterday:
What a trip. I found this scrolling around on YouTube yesterday:
Monday, August 22, 2016
Joseph Stiglitz, The Euro
Here's Professor Stiglitz's new book, just out last week, The Euro: How a Common Currency Threatens the Future of Europe.
It's already creating a buzz. Stiglitz expects we'll see the total collapse of the European monetary union. He's an extremely eminent economist — and a leftist, of course. But it's amazing how this book contributes to the case for #Brexit, heh.
See the review and the Guardian U.K., good for a laugh riot, "The Euro and Its Threat to the Future of Europe by Joseph Stiglitz – Review."
ADDED: Also at the Guardian, Joseph Stiglitz, "The problem with Europe is the euro: In this extract from his new book, the Nobel prize-winning economist argues that if the euro is not radically rethought, Europe could be condemned to decades of broken dreams.
It's already creating a buzz. Stiglitz expects we'll see the total collapse of the European monetary union. He's an extremely eminent economist — and a leftist, of course. But it's amazing how this book contributes to the case for #Brexit, heh.
See the review and the Guardian U.K., good for a laugh riot, "The Euro and Its Threat to the Future of Europe by Joseph Stiglitz – Review."
ADDED: Also at the Guardian, Joseph Stiglitz, "The problem with Europe is the euro: In this extract from his new book, the Nobel prize-winning economist argues that if the euro is not radically rethought, Europe could be condemned to decades of broken dreams.
The Compete on Utter Collapse of American Journalism
From Michael Goodwin, at the New York Post.
I'm astonished how good are his commentaries sometimes.
I'm astonished how good are his commentaries sometimes.
The shameful display of naked partisanship by the elite media is unlike anything seen in modern America https://t.co/Qg4fttLivg
— New York Post (@nypost) August 22, 2016
People Have Mixed Feelings About Shaunae Miller Winning the 400-Meter Gold Medal (VIDEO)
Well, you would think so.
She lunged over the finish, which isn't prohibited, but seems unethical. Did she really win?
At BuzzFeed.
Also, at NBC News, "Rio Olympics: Shaunae Miller's 'Dive' That Denied Allyson Felix Gold Divides Twitter."
And watch, "Bahamas' Miller dives to beat out U.S.' Felix for 400m gold."
She lunged over the finish, which isn't prohibited, but seems unethical. Did she really win?
At BuzzFeed.
Also, at NBC News, "Rio Olympics: Shaunae Miller's 'Dive' That Denied Allyson Felix Gold Divides Twitter."
And watch, "Bahamas' Miller dives to beat out U.S.' Felix for 400m gold."
How to Thank Your Coach After Winning the Gold Medal in Wrestling
It's Risako Kawai of Japan.
Heh.
Pretty good.
At Telegraph UK, "Japanese wrestler celebrates winning gold by slamming coach to the mat, twice."
Heh.
Pretty good.
At Telegraph UK, "Japanese wrestler celebrates winning gold by slamming coach to the mat, twice."
When you've just won an Olympjc gold in wrestling, this is how to thank your coach. pic.twitter.com/Y5QIuwOWrH
— SimonNRicketts (@SimonNRicketts) August 19, 2016
Nina Agdal Summer of Swim 2016 (VIDEO)
Following-up from the other day, "Nina Agdal Summer of Swim Coney Island (VIDEO)."
At Sports Illustrated:
At Sports Illustrated:
Aly Raisman and Team #USA Gymnasts at the Beach in Rio
Hey, I'd be hitting the beach after sweeping competitions, too.
Sheesh, they're hot. And good on them, such great representatives of America.
At London's Daily Mail, "Simone Biles, Aly Raisman, and Team #USA gymnasts have a beach day..."
Sheesh, they're hot. And good on them, such great representatives of America.
At London's Daily Mail, "Simone Biles, Aly Raisman, and Team #USA gymnasts have a beach day..."
ICYMI: Alice Goffman, On the Run [BUMPED]
This is a great, great book. And Alice Goffman is a really fascinating woman.
She takes the wrong lessons from her time with the black underclass, but she's a leftist. I'm just blown away at how she could immerse herself so fully in the culture.
In any case, more later.
At Amazon, On the Run: Fugitive Life in an American City.
Meanwhile, when you have time, grab a beer and read the New York Times piece on Goffman, "The Trials of Alice Goffman."
She takes the wrong lessons from her time with the black underclass, but she's a leftist. I'm just blown away at how she could immerse herself so fully in the culture.
In any case, more later.
At Amazon, On the Run: Fugitive Life in an American City.
Meanwhile, when you have time, grab a beer and read the New York Times piece on Goffman, "The Trials of Alice Goffman."
Sunday, August 21, 2016
Kellyanne Conway: Donald Trump's Having the 'Best Week' Ever (VIDEO)
She's a great spokeswoman. I sure hope she's going to help turn things around.
ICYMI, at NewsBusters, "Flashback: Dukakis Led Bush By 17 Points After 1988 DNC."
From this morning's, "This Week with George Stephanopoulos":
Previously, "Kellyanne Conway on CBS 'This Morning' (VIDEO)."
ICYMI, at NewsBusters, "Flashback: Dukakis Led Bush By 17 Points After 1988 DNC."
From this morning's, "This Week with George Stephanopoulos":
Previously, "Kellyanne Conway on CBS 'This Morning' (VIDEO)."
Hillary's Already Measuring the Drapes in the Oval Office
The campaign denies it, but these idiots are convinced Cankles will be sworn in on January 20th.
At WaPo:
At WaPo:
Hillary counting her chickens before they hatch. #CrookedHillary. https://t.co/XrxUe0g4sP— Donald Douglas (@AmPowerBlog) August 21, 2016
Saturday, August 20, 2016
Donald Trump's Movement is Here to Stay
And this is to the great regret of leftists, like Sarah Kendzior.
At WaPo:
At WaPo:
GOP establishment has hoped Trumpism is a passing storm. But it could be climate change. My latest w/ @ktumulty: https://t.co/oXis9vvkwJ— Robert Costa (@costareports) August 19, 2016
Daisy Lowe in Lingerie
At Egotastic!, "Daisy Lowe Lingerie Hottie."
Also, at Love Magazine, "Daisy Lowe's Best LOVE Advent Moment (VIDEO)."
Also, at Love Magazine, "Daisy Lowe's Best LOVE Advent Moment (VIDEO)."
Deal of the Day: Save on Lenovo ThinkPad T450 14-Inch Laptop
At Amazon, Lenovo ThinkPad T450 20BV000CUS 14-inch Laptop (2.30 GHz Intel Core i5-5300U Processor, 4 GB RAM, 500 GB HDD, Windows 7 Pro).
Also, E-Z UP Swift Instant Shelter Pop-Up Canopy, 12 x 12 ft Blue, and E-Z UP Envoy Instant Shelter Canopy, 10 by 10', Blue.
More, Amazon Back to School Event.
And, Kindle 6-Inch Back to School.
Still more, Books - K-12 Teaching Resources.
Plus, Books for Summer Reading.
Here, AmazonBasics USB 2.0 Cable - A-Male to B-Male - 16 Feet (4.8 Meters).
BONUS: From Glenn Reynolds, The Education Apocalypse: How It Happened and How to Survive It.
Also, E-Z UP Swift Instant Shelter Pop-Up Canopy, 12 x 12 ft Blue, and E-Z UP Envoy Instant Shelter Canopy, 10 by 10', Blue.
More, Amazon Back to School Event.
And, Kindle 6-Inch Back to School.
Still more, Books - K-12 Teaching Resources.
Plus, Books for Summer Reading.
Here, AmazonBasics USB 2.0 Cable - A-Male to B-Male - 16 Feet (4.8 Meters).
BONUS: From Glenn Reynolds, The Education Apocalypse: How It Happened and How to Survive It.
Germany Also Question Islamic Veiling: #Jihad
Following-up from yesterday, "Extreme Veiling is Misogynist Hate Speech."
I don't like Muslims.
Sorry, not sorry.
At NYT:
I don't like Muslims.
Sorry, not sorry.
At NYT:
Germany, Like France, Questions Place of Islamic Veils in Its Society, via @nytimes https://t.co/vAKR048GdZ— Qeaus (@Qansje) August 19, 2016
Friday, August 19, 2016
AmazonBasics USB 2.0 Cable - 16 Feet [BUMPED]
Pick up some basic tech supplies at Amazon.
Here, AmazonBasics USB 2.0 Cable - A-Male to B-Male - 16 Feet (4.8 Meters).
Also, AmazonBasics Apple Certified Lightning to USB Cable - 6 Feet (1.8 Meters) - White.
BONUS: All-New Kindle E-reader - Black, 6" Glare-Free Touchscreen Display, Wi-Fi - Includes Special Offers.
Here, AmazonBasics USB 2.0 Cable - A-Male to B-Male - 16 Feet (4.8 Meters).
Also, AmazonBasics Apple Certified Lightning to USB Cable - 6 Feet (1.8 Meters) - White.
BONUS: All-New Kindle E-reader - Black, 6" Glare-Free Touchscreen Display, Wi-Fi - Includes Special Offers.
Deal of the Day: 20% Off - Arlo Smart Home Security Camera System
At Amazon, Arlo Smart Home Security Camera System - Five-Camera Bundle: One Camera with Base Station and Four Add-on Cameras.
Also, Deals on Handbags.
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Lavishly Decorated Ole Miss Dorm Rooms
What's not to like?
Well, for leftists, if someone else is happy, that's a civil rights violation, or something.
At Truth Revolt, "Progressives Offended by College Girls Who Don't Want to Live in Festering Piles of Trash and Slime."
Well, for leftists, if someone else is happy, that's a civil rights violation, or something.
At Truth Revolt, "Progressives Offended by College Girls Who Don't Want to Live in Festering Piles of Trash and Slime."
Martin Dorm Ole Miss - https://t.co/TJBVmziKRf #interiordesign #homedecor pic.twitter.com/hk2skoFgW0
— InteriorDesign Today (@InteriorDsgnTod) May 29, 2016
Paul Manafort Resigns
Just a little while ago.
At LAT, "Donald Trump's embattled campaign chairman, Paul Manafort, resigns."
At LAT, "Donald Trump's embattled campaign chairman, Paul Manafort, resigns."
Ryan Lochte Apology
Here's Christine Brennan from yesterday:
And here's Locthe's apology:
Does Ryan Lochte owe Rio and the #Olympics an apology? @cbrennansports says yes! https://t.co/RMYsuxtK8J pic.twitter.com/TWaZIx57VK
— USA TODAY (@USATODAY) August 19, 2016
And here's Locthe's apology:
Here’s #RyanLochte statement on Twitter pic.twitter.com/LWIvrLQf2e
— Ryan Smith (@ryansmithtv) August 19, 2016
Hillary Clinton's America
Here's Donald Trump ad spot that's going up in key battleground states today. The ad "will run in Florida, Ohio, North Carolina and Pennsylvania through Aug. 29..."
Thursday, August 18, 2016
Jackie Johnson's Forecast — From the O.C.
It's perfect summer weather.
And it was Los Angeles Rams' Family Day at U.C. Irvine.
Jackie Johnson reports. She says there's a low pressure system coming in over the weekend, which should cool it down a bit.
I'm sure fire-fighters will appreciate that.
Via CBS News 2 Los Angeles:
And it was Los Angeles Rams' Family Day at U.C. Irvine.
Jackie Johnson reports. She says there's a low pressure system coming in over the weekend, which should cool it down a bit.
I'm sure fire-fighters will appreciate that.
Via CBS News 2 Los Angeles:
Extreme Veiling is Misogynist Hate Speech
From Louise Mensch, at Heat Street, "France is Right to Ban the Burkini."
Read it all at the link. It's a transcript of Ms. Louise's appearance on Fox News earlier this week with Stuart Varney. (I looked for the video, but couldn't find it.)
UPDATE: Scrolling Ms. Louise's Twitter feed, I see Media Matter's has the video, naturally.
Here, "Fox Guest: Burkinis Are 'Hate Speech' and Promote 'Honor Killings' - Louise Mensch: 'It's Basically Hate Speech in a Piece of Clothing'."
Yep, all true. All true, chaps.
Read it all at the link. It's a transcript of Ms. Louise's appearance on Fox News earlier this week with Stuart Varney. (I looked for the video, but couldn't find it.)
UPDATE: Scrolling Ms. Louise's Twitter feed, I see Media Matter's has the video, naturally.
Here, "Fox Guest: Burkinis Are 'Hate Speech' and Promote 'Honor Killings' - Louise Mensch: 'It's Basically Hate Speech in a Piece of Clothing'."
Yep, all true. All true, chaps.
Blue Cut Fire Update: I-15 Reopened in Cajon Pass (VIDEO)
Following-up from yesterday, "Blue Cut Fire Updates (VIDEO)."
At the Riverside Press-Enterprise, "Blue Cut fire burns into 3rd day, 15 Freeway fully reopening":
And at ABC News 7 Los Angeles, "SOME EVACUATIONS LIFTED AS FIREFIGHTERS MAKE PROGRESS ON 31,600-ACRE BLUE CUT FIRE."
At the Riverside Press-Enterprise, "Blue Cut fire burns into 3rd day, 15 Freeway fully reopening":
The southbound 15 Freeway through the Cajon Pass is in the process of re-opening, the California Highway Patrol reported shortly before 10 a.m. Thursday, after the massive Blue Cut fire forced it closed for the last two days.Also at the Los Angeles Times, "'Erratic' Blue Cut fire in the Cajon Pass more than 31,000 acres."
The southbound lanes were closed Tuesday at Ranchero Road in Hesperia.
All off-ramps will remain closed, the CHP said in a tweet.
The northbound lanes of the 15 Freeway were reopened late Wednesday night.
For the third day, firefighters continued to battle back the flames of the enormous Blue Cut fire, which has ravaged nearly 30,000 acres of land and destroying about a dozen homes since Tuesday.
The latest numbers released Thursday morning have the fire at 31,689 acres and 4 percent containment, according to the San Bernardino National Forest Service. More than 1,500 firefighters are working to get the wildfire under control...
And at ABC News 7 Los Angeles, "SOME EVACUATIONS LIFTED AS FIREFIGHTERS MAKE PROGRESS ON 31,600-ACRE BLUE CUT FIRE."
John Prados, Storm Over Leyte
I'm overloaded with reading right now, and my fall semester's starting on the 29th, but this book looks excellent.
At Amazon, John Prados, Storm Over Leyte: The Philippine Invasion and the Destruction of the Japanese Navy.
At Amazon, John Prados, Storm Over Leyte: The Philippine Invasion and the Destruction of the Japanese Navy.
I've Finished Robert J. Lieber's, Retreat and its Consequences
Following-up from previously, "A Defense Strategy for the New Administration."
Thornberry and Krepinevich reminded me that I've finished Robert Lieber's excellent new book, Retreat and its Consequences: American Foreign Policy and the Problem of World Order.
I particularly enjoyed Lieber's discussion of Europe, which is found in chapter 2, "Burden sharing with Europe: problems of capability and will." Lieber has a comparativist's grasp of the internal politics of the leading European nation-states, and his analysis of Germany's role, and Germany's realpolitik within the E.U., is both perceptive and troubling. Berlin advances a very hard-line against weaker E.U. members, like Greece, while at the same time pushing utopian schemes like Merkel's refugee policy, that end up forcing a second blow against the peripheral states, poorer regimes that must bear the extreme costs of the central E.U.'s "enlightened humanitarianism."
The chapters on Middle East politics and the BRICS are also excellent, especially the latter's discussion of BRIC free-riding off America's hegemonic leadership in power politics and international institutions. You'll find yourself infuriated at times as you plow through this chapter, especially because current U.S. leadership --- folks so committed to their own idealistic policies, like the Obama administration's climate change agenda --- is getting thrown under the bus of the world system's multilateral collective action problem.
It's a stunning eye-opener for those worried about the direction of U.S. foreign policy and America's continued primacy.
But like I said previously, "America will lead again, in both word and power. It's just a matter of the political dynamics." My hope, of course, is that the pendulum of preponderance swings back to favor American interests sooner rather than later.
In any case, Lieber's Retreat and its Consequences is a crackling good offering by a master of sweeping foreign policy analysis. The book would do well in either graduate or undergraduate courses in international politics or U.S. foreign policy. And frankly, it's just a good summer sparkler for the general reader as well.
Thornberry and Krepinevich reminded me that I've finished Robert Lieber's excellent new book, Retreat and its Consequences: American Foreign Policy and the Problem of World Order.
I particularly enjoyed Lieber's discussion of Europe, which is found in chapter 2, "Burden sharing with Europe: problems of capability and will." Lieber has a comparativist's grasp of the internal politics of the leading European nation-states, and his analysis of Germany's role, and Germany's realpolitik within the E.U., is both perceptive and troubling. Berlin advances a very hard-line against weaker E.U. members, like Greece, while at the same time pushing utopian schemes like Merkel's refugee policy, that end up forcing a second blow against the peripheral states, poorer regimes that must bear the extreme costs of the central E.U.'s "enlightened humanitarianism."
The chapters on Middle East politics and the BRICS are also excellent, especially the latter's discussion of BRIC free-riding off America's hegemonic leadership in power politics and international institutions. You'll find yourself infuriated at times as you plow through this chapter, especially because current U.S. leadership --- folks so committed to their own idealistic policies, like the Obama administration's climate change agenda --- is getting thrown under the bus of the world system's multilateral collective action problem.
It's a stunning eye-opener for those worried about the direction of U.S. foreign policy and America's continued primacy.
But like I said previously, "America will lead again, in both word and power. It's just a matter of the political dynamics." My hope, of course, is that the pendulum of preponderance swings back to favor American interests sooner rather than later.
In any case, Lieber's Retreat and its Consequences is a crackling good offering by a master of sweeping foreign policy analysis. The book would do well in either graduate or undergraduate courses in international politics or U.S. foreign policy. And frankly, it's just a good summer sparkler for the general reader as well.
A Defense Strategy for the New Administration
From Mac Thornberry and Andrew F. Krepinevich, Jr., at Foreign Affairs, "Preserving Primacy":
Frankly, I'm not worried about the U.S. maintaining its material preponderance, even with China supposedly "catching up."
It's that we need robust, non-politically correct leadership. Global preponderance is a state of mind as well as an objective reality. I'd argue that President Barack Hussein wanted to chop the U.S. down to size, to attack U.S. global hegemony at home, for ideological reasons. He's still doing with his appeasement and apology tours.
America will lead again, in both word and power. It's just a matter of the political dynamics. A Hillary Clinton administration's just going to be four more years of Obama's failed policies. But the pendulum is going to swing back to American exceptionalism at some point. Of that I remain optimistic.
But keep reading, in any case.
Should the United States fail to protect the global commons, no like-minded power will take its place. https://t.co/Kdh1RRWAIX
— Foreign Affairs (@ForeignAffairs) August 18, 2016
The next U.S. president will inherit a security environment in which the United States confronts mounting threats with increasingly constrained resources, diminished stature, and growing uncertainty both at home and abroad over its willingness to protect its friends and its interests. Revisionist powers in Europe, the western Pacific, and the Persian Gulf—three regions long considered by both Democratic and Republican administrations to be vital to U.S. national security—are seeking to overturn the rules-based international order. In Europe, Russian President Vladimir Putin has seized Crimea, waged proxy warfare in eastern Ukraine, and threatened NATO allies on Russia’s periphery. Further demonstrating its newfound assertiveness, Russia has dispatched forces to Syria and strengthened its nuclear arsenal. After a failed attempt to “reset” relations with Moscow, U.S. President Barack Obama has issued stern warnings and imposed economic sanctions, but these have done little to deter Putin.Sounds great.
Nor has the administration’s “pivot” to Asia, now five years on, been matched by effective action. China continues to ramp up its military spending, investing heavily in weapons systems designed to threaten U.S. forces in the western Pacific. As a result, it is proving increasingly willing and able to advance its expansive territorial claims in the East China and South China Seas. Not content to resolve its disputes through diplomacy, Beijing has militarized them, building bases on natural and artificially created islands. The United States has failed to respond vigorously to these provocations, causing allies to question its willingness to meet its long-standing security commitments.
The lack of U.S. leadership is also fueling instability in the Middle East. In Iraq, the Obama administration forfeited hard-won gains by withdrawing all U.S. forces, creating a security vacuum that enabled the rise of both Iranian influence and the Islamic State, or ISIS. Adding to its strategic missteps, the administration fundamentally misread the character of the Arab Spring, failing to appreciate that the uprisings would provide opportunities for radical Islamist elements rather than lead to a new democratic order. The administration also failed to learn from the previous administration’s experience in Iraq when it chose to “lead from behind” in Libya, intervening to overthrow Muammar al-Qaddafi, only to declare victory and abandon the country to internal disorder. It then drew a “redline” over President Bashar al-Assad’s use of chemical weapons in Syria but failed to act to enforce it. The result is growing instability in the Middle East and a decline in U.S. influence.
The threat of Islamist terrorism has grown on the Obama administration’s watch. Al Qaeda and ISIS, both Sunni groups, have gained new footholds in Iraq, Libya, Syria, Yemen, and even West Africa. Obama’s negotiations with Iran, the home of radical Shiite Islamism, have not curbed the country’s involvement in proxy wars in Iraq, Syria, and Yemen or its support for Hezbollah in Lebanon and Hamas in the Palestinian territories. What the talks did produce—the nuclear deal—may slow Tehran’s march to obtaining a nuclear weapon, but it also gives the regime access to tens of billions of dollars in formerly frozen assets. The ink on the agreement was barely dry when, in March, Tehran tested ballistic missiles capable of delivering a nuclear warhead, in blatant defiance of a UN Security Council resolution. Adding to all this instability, military competition has expanded into the relatively new domains of outer space and cyberspace—and will eventually extend to undersea economic infrastructure, as well.
With the current approach failing, the next president will need to formulate a new defense strategy. It should include three basic elements: a clear statement of what the United States seeks to achieve, an understanding of the resources available for those goals, and guidance as to how those resources will be used. The strategy laid out here, if properly implemented, will allow the United States to preclude the rise of a hegemonic power along the Eurasian periphery and preserve access to the global commons—without bankrupting the country in the process...
Frankly, I'm not worried about the U.S. maintaining its material preponderance, even with China supposedly "catching up."
It's that we need robust, non-politically correct leadership. Global preponderance is a state of mind as well as an objective reality. I'd argue that President Barack Hussein wanted to chop the U.S. down to size, to attack U.S. global hegemony at home, for ideological reasons. He's still doing with his appeasement and apology tours.
America will lead again, in both word and power. It's just a matter of the political dynamics. A Hillary Clinton administration's just going to be four more years of Obama's failed policies. But the pendulum is going to swing back to American exceptionalism at some point. Of that I remain optimistic.
But keep reading, in any case.
Dafne Schippers, the Great White Hope
This woman is seriously bad-ass.
She beats all the black-African runners, which is mind-boggling to me.
Well, she almost beat Elaine Thompson last night, but she stumbled out of the blocks, then stumbled and rolled over the finish line after pushing enormous exertion to finish just a 10th of a second behind the winning time, taking the silver in the 200 meters. It was astonishing.
Either she's amped up on 'roids or the black chicks now have slower times because effective PED regulations and enforcement.
Either way, Schippers is the new Great White Hope of humanity.
At the Netherlands Times, "DUTCH SPRINTER DAFNE SCHIPPERS DISPLEASED WITH 200-METER SILVER MEDAL":
She beats all the black-African runners, which is mind-boggling to me.
Well, she almost beat Elaine Thompson last night, but she stumbled out of the blocks, then stumbled and rolled over the finish line after pushing enormous exertion to finish just a 10th of a second behind the winning time, taking the silver in the 200 meters. It was astonishing.
Either she's amped up on 'roids or the black chicks now have slower times because effective PED regulations and enforcement.
Either way, Schippers is the new Great White Hope of humanity.
At the Netherlands Times, "DUTCH SPRINTER DAFNE SCHIPPERS DISPLEASED WITH 200-METER SILVER MEDAL":
Dafne Schippers
— Telly Lad (@TellyLad) August 5, 2016
Netherlands 🇳🇱
Sprinter
Twitter: @dafneschippers
Insta: dafne_schippers#Rio2016 #OnesToWatch pic.twitter.com/aTGCp8lLnP
The Dutch athlete is disappointed in second place. “I hate this very much. I came here to get gold, and I didn’t do that”, she said to broadcaster NOS after the race. “I can’t enjoy this. Horrible.”Also, from last week, at USA Today, "New kid in blocks: Dutch sprinter Dafne Schippers eyes gold."
Thompson finished with a time of 21.78 seconds, Schippers finished at 21.88 seconds. Third place went to American Tori Bowie.
The 'Bitch' Presidency
Radical feminists are worked up in a lather over the coming wave of "misogynist" attacks on Hillary Clinton as she (if she) assumes the presidency.
The argument's basically suggesting all the racist Islamophobic truther attacks on Obama squared.
See Michelle Cottle, at the Atlantic, for some epic lulz:
The argument's basically suggesting all the racist Islamophobic truther attacks on Obama squared.
See Michelle Cottle, at the Atlantic, for some epic lulz:
I'm thinking a Trump-Ailes union bodes ill for the ladies in general. Unless you happen to like dirty old men https://t.co/XlfLiOfcOO
— Michelle Cottle (@mcottle) August 17, 2016
Thanks to the Reader Who Bought Roger Scruton's, Fools, Frauds and Firebrands
It's a great book.
Scruton's a treasure.
Thanks so much to the reader who picked up a copy, and thanks to all of my readers for shopping through my Amazon links. It's much appreciated.
See, Fools, Frauds and Firebrands: Thinkers of the New Left.
Scruton's a treasure.
Thanks so much to the reader who picked up a copy, and thanks to all of my readers for shopping through my Amazon links. It's much appreciated.
See, Fools, Frauds and Firebrands: Thinkers of the New Left.
Kellyanne Conway on CBS 'This Morning' (VIDEO)
Following-up from yesterday, "Kellyanne Conway Takes Over as Donald Trump's New Campaign Manager (VIDEO)."
At CBS:
At CBS:
Sarah Kendzior: Donald Trump is America's Greatest Threat
Ms. Sarah's a great writer, but I think for all her jaded commentary and warnings of American fascism, she sometimes goes over the top.
At Toronto's Globe and Mail, "Trump is right: The greatest U.S. threat is indeed from within. (It's him)."
At Toronto's Globe and Mail, "Trump is right: The greatest U.S. threat is indeed from within. (It's him)."
Carissa Rosario Working Out (VIDEO)
Remember this lady?
Here, "Smokin' Hot Carissa Rosario Goes Topless Sunbathing in New York, Gawkers Run to the Rooftops!"
Well, she's at Playboy, "WATCH: Carissa Rosario with a Subtle Reminder to Renew Your Gym Membership (VIDEO)."
Here, "Smokin' Hot Carissa Rosario Goes Topless Sunbathing in New York, Gawkers Run to the Rooftops!"
Well, she's at Playboy, "WATCH: Carissa Rosario with a Subtle Reminder to Renew Your Gym Membership (VIDEO)."
Charlotte McKinney Flaunts Hot Bikini Body in Santa Monica (PHOTOS)
Well shoot, I wish I was at the beach for that display of loveliness. Dang!
At Egotastic!, "Charlotte McKinney Barely Covered Bikini in Santa Monica."
And London's Daily Mail, "Baywatch star Charlotte McKinney makes a splash in tiny bikini as she patrols the beach."
At Egotastic!, "Charlotte McKinney Barely Covered Bikini in Santa Monica."
And London's Daily Mail, "Baywatch star Charlotte McKinney makes a splash in tiny bikini as she patrols the beach."
The people's favorite bikini @Char_mck pic.twitter.com/UsQ70kDlmJ— Charlotte McKinney (@charlottemckfan) August 18, 2016
Kelly Gale Playboy September Cover Model (PHOTOS)
At Sydney's Daily Telegraph, "Swedish-Australian model Kelly Gale stays covered up for Playboy."
Also at London's Daily Mail, "Sizzling! Victoria's Secret model Kelly Gale, 21, BARELY contains her ample assets as she poses in a sexy shoot on another clothed cover of Playboy."
And at the source, "Meet our cover girl Miss September 2016, Kelly Gale."
Also at London's Daily Mail, "Sizzling! Victoria's Secret model Kelly Gale, 21, BARELY contains her ample assets as she poses in a sexy shoot on another clothed cover of Playboy."
And at the source, "Meet our cover girl Miss September 2016, Kelly Gale."
U.S. Swimmer Caught on Video Fighting Security Guard on Night of Alleged Robbery (VIDEO)
Hot Air has it, "Brazil: U.S. swimmers faked robbery to cover up assault — and we have video to prove it."
And at ABC News, via Memeorandum, "U.S. Swimmer Fought With Security Guard on Night of Alleged Robbery: Police Source."
And at ABC News, via Memeorandum, "U.S. Swimmer Fought With Security Guard on Night of Alleged Robbery: Police Source."
Wednesday, August 17, 2016
Autostraddle Apologizes for Favorable Review of Seth Rogan's 'Sausage Party'
Here's an update from the outrage culture.
I don't read Autostraddle. Indeed, I'm only vaguely aware of Autostraddle. But the site published a positive review of "Sausage Party," a film I'm also only vaguely aware of. The editors pulled the piece, but the cached version is here, "Salma Hayek Is a Surprisingly Endearing Lesbian Taco in “Sausage Party”." (Available here as well.)
Well, did she play a lesbian taco in the movie? If so, then what's the problem with calling her a lesbian taco?
Here's the groveling apology from Heather Hogan, the editor who approved the abominably inappropriate piece in the first place, "We Messed Up" (via Memeorandum). Oh, how debased can you get?
Oh brother.
I'm not white. But one of the things I've learned as a black conservative is that you can just destroy white PC leftists by accusing them of racist white privilege. They really do crumble, and if you have an actionable case under civil rights laws, that's all the more powerful. Keep that in mind when you're fighting the culture wars. You can just go all Alinsky on these people, turn the tables, use their own ammunition against them, and make 'em shut the fuck up.
In any case, I saw this story earlier today, at Heat Street, "Website Issues Apology After ‘Triggering’ Readers With Positive ‘Sausage Party’ Review."
I don't read Autostraddle. Indeed, I'm only vaguely aware of Autostraddle. But the site published a positive review of "Sausage Party," a film I'm also only vaguely aware of. The editors pulled the piece, but the cached version is here, "Salma Hayek Is a Surprisingly Endearing Lesbian Taco in “Sausage Party”." (Available here as well.)
Well, did she play a lesbian taco in the movie? If so, then what's the problem with calling her a lesbian taco?
Here's the groveling apology from Heather Hogan, the editor who approved the abominably inappropriate piece in the first place, "We Messed Up" (via Memeorandum). Oh, how debased can you get?
I want to personally apologize to every reader who was hurt by the Sausage Party review. I failed you as a senior editor of this website and I failed you as an ally. I am wholly sorry for the pain and anger I caused you. I offer you no justification. I was blinded by my own whiteness existing inside a system of white supremacy. I must do better. I will do better. I also want to take full responsibility for not working more closely with the freelancer. This was not her fault. This was an editorial failure. I should have asked more critical questions about the film, especially since no one I know had seen it..."Blinded by my own whiteness."
Oh brother.
I'm not white. But one of the things I've learned as a black conservative is that you can just destroy white PC leftists by accusing them of racist white privilege. They really do crumble, and if you have an actionable case under civil rights laws, that's all the more powerful. Keep that in mind when you're fighting the culture wars. You can just go all Alinsky on these people, turn the tables, use their own ammunition against them, and make 'em shut the fuck up.
In any case, I saw this story earlier today, at Heat Street, "Website Issues Apology After ‘Triggering’ Readers With Positive ‘Sausage Party’ Review."
Katy Perry Cigar Heels
Heh.
She's a crazy lady.
At London's Daily Mail, "Katy Perry steps out in cheeky cigar heels as she announces new shoe collection."
She's a crazy lady.
At London's Daily Mail, "Katy Perry steps out in cheeky cigar heels as she announces new shoe collection."
In Syria Strikes, Russia Deploys Bombers from Iran (VIDEO)
This is major.
Seen earlier at Hot Air, "Great Game Over: Russia launching attacks from Iran to defend Assad regime."
And see the New York Times, "Russia Sends Bombers to Syria Using Base in Iran":
You have to remember the convoluted politics of the conflict. First the U.S. wanted Assad "to go." But when Islamic State gained a stronghold, the Obama administration put Assad's ouster on the back burner, to focus on the jihad threat. But Russia and Iran both work to prop up the Syrian regime, so the Russian strikes on Islamic State aren't really designed as helping U.S. interests in some kind of U.S. entente with Moscow. Russia's helping Iran prop up Assad.
And it's Putin who's driving the current dynamics of international politics. Weird, actually.
Seen earlier at Hot Air, "Great Game Over: Russia launching attacks from Iran to defend Assad regime."
And see the New York Times, "Russia Sends Bombers to Syria Using Base in Iran":
MOSCOW — Russia launched a fleet of bombers bound for Syria on Tuesday from an Iranian air base, becoming the first foreign military to operate from Iran’s soil since at least World War II.More.
Russian use of the base, with Iran’s obvious support, appeared to set back or at least further complicate Russia’s troubled relations with the United States, which has been working with Russia over how to end the Syria conflict.
While American officials said they were not surprised by the Russia-Iran military collaboration, it appeared to catch them off guard, with no solid information on the Kremlin’s intentions. “I think we’re still trying to assess exactly what they’re doing,” a State Department deputy spokesman, Mark Toner, told reporters in Washington.
The arrangement, permanent or not, enables Russia to bring more firepower to the Syrian conflict, and far greater military flexibility. Analysts said the new arrangement could also expand Moscow’s political influence in the Middle East and speed the growing convergence of interests between Moscow and Tehran.
Continue reading the main story
From the air base, in Hamadan, northwest Iran, the Russian bombers destroyed ammunition dumps and a variety of targets linked to the Islamic State and other groups that had been used to support militants battling in Aleppo, the Russian Defense Ministry said in a statement.
Historians and American officials said Tuesday that the Iranian decision to let Russia base its planes and support operations in Iran — even temporarily — was a historic one.
“This didn’t even happen under the shah,” said John Limbert, a former American foreign service officer who was stationed in Iran, referring to the reign of Shah Mohammed Reza Pahlavi...
You have to remember the convoluted politics of the conflict. First the U.S. wanted Assad "to go." But when Islamic State gained a stronghold, the Obama administration put Assad's ouster on the back burner, to focus on the jihad threat. But Russia and Iran both work to prop up the Syrian regime, so the Russian strikes on Islamic State aren't really designed as helping U.S. interests in some kind of U.S. entente with Moscow. Russia's helping Iran prop up Assad.
And it's Putin who's driving the current dynamics of international politics. Weird, actually.
Jeff Bridges on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live'
I'm on a Jeff Bridges jag, lol.
Watch, "Jeff Bridges Watches 'The Big Lebowski'."
My mini-review of "Hell or High Water" is here, "'Hell or High Water' is Great."
Watch, "Jeff Bridges Watches 'The Big Lebowski'."
My mini-review of "Hell or High Water" is here, "'Hell or High Water' is Great."
Linh and Marty Talk to Jeff Bridges (VIDEO)
It's Marty Bass and Linh Bui, of CBS News 13 Baltimore.
Watch, "Coffee With: Marty and Linh talk with Jeff Bridges about his new movie, 'Hell or High Water'."
I loved the movie.
My mini-review is here, with additional links, "'Hell or High Water' is Great."
Watch, "Coffee With: Marty and Linh talk with Jeff Bridges about his new movie, 'Hell or High Water'."
I loved the movie.
My mini-review is here, with additional links, "'Hell or High Water' is Great."
Poughkeepsie's Arlington Fire District Roils Controversy Over American Flag Removal
So, the American flags were causing "liability concerns"?
What the fuck's "liability concerns"?
At the Poughkeepsie Journal, "Fire chairman seeks 'compromise' after American flag controversy":
I always love seeing the flags flying on fire trucks. I don't think it was "liability concerns" but "political correctness concerns" that guided the stupid decision to remove them.
Thank goodness for the backlash.
Via Memeorandum.
What the fuck's "liability concerns"?
At the Poughkeepsie Journal, "Fire chairman seeks 'compromise' after American flag controversy":
Will flags return to Arlington Fire District trucks after their removal attracted national attention and criticism? A compromise may be in the works.Plus, "Fire board should allow flags to fly."
The chairman of the Arlington Board of Fire Commissioners said he's reached out to Chief Tory Gallante to discuss the possibility of a compromise about the use of American flags on fire trucks.
American flags were removed from three Arlington Fire District trucks Tuesday, sparking heated discussion on social media and disappointment from union members.
Gallante was directed by the board to remove the flags from the backs of the trucks during Monday's meeting. He declined to comment on specifics of why the decision was made but said he is “very disappointed with their direction.”
Arlington Fire Commissioner Chairman Jim Beretta said the board majority feel the flags are a "liability during normal operations for our people and other motorists," and that the board had not been consulted before the flags were mounted.
On Wednesday, Beretta told the Poughkeepsie Journal that he has reached out to Gallante and offered to sit down for a discussion with him "and whomever he wants to pull together ... to have an initial conversation on how we might come to a compromise, some solution."
Gallante said he, union members and board members are planning to meet on Thursday to "start discussing flag matter."
"I hope eventually this will get resolved," Gallante said...
I always love seeing the flags flying on fire trucks. I don't think it was "liability concerns" but "political correctness concerns" that guided the stupid decision to remove them.
Thank goodness for the backlash.
Via Memeorandum.
Blue Cut Fire Updates (VIDEO)
Following-up from last night, "Blue Cut Fire Closes I-15 Freeway at El Cajon Pass (VIDEO)."
At the Riverside Press-Enterprise, "What we know right now about the Blue Cut fire burning in the Cajon Pass":
Also, live updates at the Los Angeles Times, "Live updates: Devastating Blue Cut fire in Cajon Pass consumes homes at rapid rate, burning out of control."
And ABC News 7 Los Angeles, "BLUE CUT FIRE CHARS 30,000 ACRES, MOVING CLOSER TO WRIGHTWOOD."
At the Riverside Press-Enterprise, "What we know right now about the Blue Cut fire burning in the Cajon Pass":
The 15 Freeway, the main artery in and out of the High Desert, remains closed Wednesday morning as firefighters battled the out-of-control Blue Cut fire in the Cajon Pass overnight.More.
The massive wind-driven wildfire devoured 30,000 acres and multiple homes and buildings by Wednesday morning, forcing more than 80,000 people to evacuate their homes. No portion of the perimeter has containment lines...
Also, live updates at the Los Angeles Times, "Live updates: Devastating Blue Cut fire in Cajon Pass consumes homes at rapid rate, burning out of control."
And ABC News 7 Los Angeles, "BLUE CUT FIRE CHARS 30,000 ACRES, MOVING CLOSER TO WRIGHTWOOD."
John McLaughlin Dies: Former Catholic Priest Hosted 'The McLaughlin Group' for 34 Years
He missed his first show in 34 years just last week.
I never really watched his show. I was still a Democrat when "The McLaughlin Group" was super prominent. By the 2000s, I rarely ever heard of the show, which had been overshadowed by cable news programming.
In any case, he was a fascinating guy.
At the New York Times:
I never really watched his show. I was still a Democrat when "The McLaughlin Group" was super prominent. By the 2000s, I rarely ever heard of the show, which had been overshadowed by cable news programming.
In any case, he was a fascinating guy.
At the New York Times:
John McLaughlin has died at 89. He helped reinvent political talk shows with his "McLaughlin Group." https://t.co/bp4QEsqvhs
— The New York Times (@nytimes) August 17, 2016
When Fr. John McLaughlin ran against the Vietnam war and won the GOP nomination for US Senate in Rhode Island pic.twitter.com/3lCGyTX5vV
— Steve Kornacki (@SteveKornacki) August 17, 2016
Kellyanne Conway Takes Over as Donald Trump's New Campaign Manager (VIDEO)
Well, Paul Manafort got the boot, no doubt because his close ties to Russia became a catastrophic liability for the campaign.
At USA Today, "Meet the new heads of the Trump campaign."
Also, at WaPo, via Memeorandum, "Trump shakes up campaign, demotes top adviser."
At USA Today, "Meet the new heads of the Trump campaign."
Also, at WaPo, via Memeorandum, "Trump shakes up campaign, demotes top adviser."
Sebastian Gorka and Sheriff David Clarke on #Hannity (VIDEO)
Two great guys.
They're not blinded by political correctness, thank goodness.
From last night's Hannity:
And ICYMI, "'Extreme Vetting' — Donald Trump's Terrorism Plan Calls for Limits on Immigration (VIDEO)."
They're not blinded by political correctness, thank goodness.
From last night's Hannity:
And ICYMI, "'Extreme Vetting' — Donald Trump's Terrorism Plan Calls for Limits on Immigration (VIDEO)."
Tuesday, August 16, 2016
Escalating Social Media Threats Against Dominique Heaggan, Officer Who Shot and Killed Milwaukee Suspect Sylville Smith
Talk about the dark web.
Keep in mind these are leftists. They're Democrat Party leftists, Black Lives Matter allies, and partisans of the thugs and criminals who burned Milwaukee down last weekend.
It's the #TNACW.
At the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel, "Social media threats intensify, focus on officer":
Mark my words. More police are going to be targeted and killed. I don't want to be right, but there's no other conclusion. We're literally dealing with an urban insurgency. Leftists are looking to destroy legitimate political authority and bring about a bloodbath.
But keep reading, in any case.
Keep in mind these are leftists. They're Democrat Party leftists, Black Lives Matter allies, and partisans of the thugs and criminals who burned Milwaukee down last weekend.
It's the #TNACW.
At the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel, "Social media threats intensify, focus on officer":
The unrest in Sherman Park after a fatal police shooting Saturday appears to have mostly abated, but the social media communication that helped fuel it has, if anything, intensified and focused on the officer.More police will be targeted, just like in Dallas.
The unrest in Sherman Park after a fatal police shooting Saturday appears to have mostly abated, but the social media communication that helped fuel it has, if anything, intensified and focused on the officer.
As of Tuesday, at least 3,000 people have shared a Facebook photo of the 24-year-old Milwaukee patrolman who fatally shot 23-year-old Sylville Smith – some of them adding furious and threatening comments.
“Now y'all see his face if he's seen anywhere in the city drop him,” read one post. Another called for a gun so the person could “shoot him right in his head.”
The posters gave the officer’s name, Dominique Heaggan, and some included his home address. The Journal Sentinel has independently confirmed his identity, which has not been released by the Police Department. He is also known as Dominique Heaggan-Brown.
The Journal Sentinel is naming the officer because his identity already is widely known and readily available.
Heaggan and Smith, both of whom are black, knew each other from the Sherman Park neighborhood, multiple relatives and friends have said.
Most people shared the same photo — Heaggan, in uniform and standing in front of a squad car — or shared stories of interacting with him on the streets.
Others urged restraint, saying to wait for all the facts before making up their minds, and asked people to not “destroy our own communities.”
Not only have social media posts been personally directed at Heaggan, some expressed broader anger at police and what they see as systemic problems — in law enforcement, in race relations, in the city of Milwaukee.
In the immediate aftermath of the shooting, one Facebook livestream showed a group of men confronting a line of police officers in daylight, for more than 20 minutes. One of them said: “We want blood like ya’ll want it … eye for an eye. No more peace.”
On Monday afternoon, the District 7 police station was briefly closed because of threats, including shots fired nearby, according to Police Chief Edward Flynn. Police were not sure whether the station was targeted, and it reopened by 8 p.m.
Milwaukee police are aware of threats on social media, against both the officer and police in general, Flynn said Sunday. The officer, Flynn said, was staying with relatives out of town.
The Milwaukee Police Department did not respond to specific questions Tuesday asking for more information about the threats, including whether any arrests have been made.
Instead, it issued this statement: “MPD has noted a disturbing national trend where users of social media have identified officers involved in uses of deadly force, threatened the officers and their families, and demonized them. Locally, we are aware of some general threats against our officers. MPD takes these threats seriously and is investigating.”
Mark my words. More police are going to be targeted and killed. I don't want to be right, but there's no other conclusion. We're literally dealing with an urban insurgency. Leftists are looking to destroy legitimate political authority and bring about a bloodbath.
But keep reading, in any case.
Blue Cut Fire Closes I-15 Freeway at El Cajon Pass (VIDEO)
At the Riverside Press Enterprise, "9,000-acre Blue Cut fire puts 82,600 under evacuation orders in Cajon Pass."
And at the San Bernardino Sun, "Blue Cut fire burns 9,000 acres in Cajon Pass, more than 80,000 evacuated."
Still more, at LAT, "Buildings burn, residents flee as out-of-control brush fire burns 9,000 acres in Cajon Pass."
And watch, at CBS News 2 Los Angeles:
And at the San Bernardino Sun, "Blue Cut fire burns 9,000 acres in Cajon Pass, more than 80,000 evacuated."
Still more, at LAT, "Buildings burn, residents flee as out-of-control brush fire burns 9,000 acres in Cajon Pass."
And watch, at CBS News 2 Los Angeles:
Poll: Zogby Analytics Has Hillary Clinton Up 2-Points Over Donald Trump, 38 to 36 Percent
I have no idea about the reliability of Zogby's polling.
Paul Bedard's making a big deal out of it, though. At the Washington Examiner, "Pow: It's just a 2-point race, Clinton 38%, Trump 36%" (via Memeorandum).
It's an online survey, which the Trump campaign prefers, apparently believing that anonymous polls are more reliable because respondents feel free to state their true feelings. I'm not sure how you measure that, although it's an interesting hypothesis. I guess the ultimate test will be on November 8th, when everyone votes.
In any case, go straight to Zogby, "Clinton and Trump in Statistical Tie; Trump Has Closed the Gap Among Older Millennials:
The crucial "Weekly Walmart" demographic lol.
This election's the best ever, no matter what happens.
I don't see head-to-head match-up numbers excluding the third party candidates at Zogby.
The Los Angeles Times "Daybreak" election poll now has Hillary up by roughly three of points, just about within the margin of error, 45.5 to 42.1.
Still, Hillary's still up by 6.7 percent in RCP presidential polling average. When that average comes back down to a couple of points or so, I'll give Zogby and the "Daybreak" poll a little more credibility.
Paul Bedard's making a big deal out of it, though. At the Washington Examiner, "Pow: It's just a 2-point race, Clinton 38%, Trump 36%" (via Memeorandum).
It's an online survey, which the Trump campaign prefers, apparently believing that anonymous polls are more reliable because respondents feel free to state their true feelings. I'm not sure how you measure that, although it's an interesting hypothesis. I guess the ultimate test will be on November 8th, when everyone votes.
In any case, go straight to Zogby, "Clinton and Trump in Statistical Tie; Trump Has Closed the Gap Among Older Millennials:
Trump has kept the race close by winning Independents. He is winning Independents 32% to 26% and has also closed the gap among older Millennials. Trump is tied with Clinton at 30% among 25-34 year old voters. Another interesting development is over the years we have tracked voting habits among NASCAR fans and Weekly WalMart shoppers. Ten years ago these groups tended to slant conservative and Republican. That trend has been reversed during the Obama Presidency, and these consumers tend to be more liberal and supporters of Democrats today. Trump has reversed this trend. Both NASCAR fans and WalMart shoppers favor Trump over Clinton. Donald Trump is winning NASCAR fans (44% to 36%) and weekly WalMart shoppers 41% to 36%.Heh.
The crucial "Weekly Walmart" demographic lol.
This election's the best ever, no matter what happens.
I don't see head-to-head match-up numbers excluding the third party candidates at Zogby.
The Los Angeles Times "Daybreak" election poll now has Hillary up by roughly three of points, just about within the margin of error, 45.5 to 42.1.
Still, Hillary's still up by 6.7 percent in RCP presidential polling average. When that average comes back down to a couple of points or so, I'll give Zogby and the "Daybreak" poll a little more credibility.
'Hell or High Water' is Great
Following-up, "'Hell or High Water': Hollywood Makes a Pro-Gun Movie — Woot! (VIDEO)," and "Heading Out to 'Hell or High Water' in a Bit."
We saw it over at the Irvine 6 Theaters, next door to U.C. Irvine. That's an art house cinema now, but frankly, the movie should be playing massive multiplexes across the country. It's a classic, a much better movie that "No Country for Old Men," which won the best picture Oscar back in '08.
That's just my take, but "High Water" seemed so much more, well, real. It just seemed so genuine, like it was almost happening in real time right before your eyes. Plus, if you're a Jeff Bridges fan, don't miss it. He plays Texas Ranger Marcus Hamilton, and his sidekick, Alberto, is Native American. Leftists will hate the movie for the over-stuffing of racist Indian jokes, but Bridges delivers these with so much heart that you know Hamiton's doing it out of love for his fellow Ranger. And besides, Alberto lets him have it mercilessly a few times as well, so you don't feel sorry for him. Their repartee is actually a bundle of laughs in an otherwise serious --- frankly macabre --- modern-day Western.
In any case, here's another review, at the Hollywood Reporter, "'Hell or High Water': Cannes Review."
I hope this film does well during awards season. It should definitely be up for best picture.
We saw it over at the Irvine 6 Theaters, next door to U.C. Irvine. That's an art house cinema now, but frankly, the movie should be playing massive multiplexes across the country. It's a classic, a much better movie that "No Country for Old Men," which won the best picture Oscar back in '08.
That's just my take, but "High Water" seemed so much more, well, real. It just seemed so genuine, like it was almost happening in real time right before your eyes. Plus, if you're a Jeff Bridges fan, don't miss it. He plays Texas Ranger Marcus Hamilton, and his sidekick, Alberto, is Native American. Leftists will hate the movie for the over-stuffing of racist Indian jokes, but Bridges delivers these with so much heart that you know Hamiton's doing it out of love for his fellow Ranger. And besides, Alberto lets him have it mercilessly a few times as well, so you don't feel sorry for him. Their repartee is actually a bundle of laughs in an otherwise serious --- frankly macabre --- modern-day Western.
In any case, here's another review, at the Hollywood Reporter, "'Hell or High Water': Cannes Review."
I hope this film does well during awards season. It should definitely be up for best picture.
Bella Hadid for Vogue Paris
Alice Goffman, On the Run
I'm reading Alice Goffman's, On the Run: Fugitive Life in an American City.
I like it, although I'm not unfamiliar with the controversy surrounding the book.
At the New York Times, "The Trials of Alice Goffman."
I like it, although I'm not unfamiliar with the controversy surrounding the book.
At the New York Times, "The Trials of Alice Goffman."
Heading Out to 'Hell or High Water' in a Bit
I need to see a movie. I don't want to sit around all afternoon.
Following-up from the other day, "'Hell or High Water': Hollywood Makes a Pro-Gun Movie — Woot! (VIDEO)."
At the Los Angeles Times, "Jeff Bridges, 'Hell or High Water' and refining the modern Western."
I love Westerns. My dad used to say "shoot 'em ups."
Even the leftist Daily Beast is pleased with this one, "‘Hell or High Water’ Is the Bullet-Riddled Antidote to this Godawful Movie Summer."
Following-up from the other day, "'Hell or High Water': Hollywood Makes a Pro-Gun Movie — Woot! (VIDEO)."
At the Los Angeles Times, "Jeff Bridges, 'Hell or High Water' and refining the modern Western."
I love Westerns. My dad used to say "shoot 'em ups."
Even the leftist Daily Beast is pleased with this one, "‘Hell or High Water’ Is the Bullet-Riddled Antidote to this Godawful Movie Summer."
Rhian Sugden Bouncy Bikini on Turkish Holiday
Heh. She went to Turkey of all places, lol.
At WWTDD, "Rhian Sugden in a Bikini."
And at the U.K.'s Daily Express:
More on Twitter.
At WWTDD, "Rhian Sugden in a Bikini."
And at the U.K.'s Daily Express:
Lingerie model @Rhianmarie flaunts her incredible bikini body on the beach https://t.co/QDIgF3dizw pic.twitter.com/YGS6VrEL2N
— Daily Express (@Daily_Express) August 15, 2016
More on Twitter.
Rogers Ailes to Advise Donald Trump Ahead of Presidential Debates
Wow.
Is Roger Ailes Trump's magic man?
Heh. Someone needs to perform some magic, lol.
At NYT, via Memorandum:
Is Roger Ailes Trump's magic man?
Heh. Someone needs to perform some magic, lol.
At NYT, via Memorandum:
Roger Ailes, the Fox News chief ousted over allegations of sexual harassment, is advising Trump before the debates https://t.co/aMbXnbHmkq
— The New York Times (@nytimes) August 16, 2016
Monday, August 15, 2016
Zika's Spread Helped Along by Brazil's Deep Poverty
I've been tweeting Olympics news with the #ThirdWorldGames hashtag, and you can see why after reading this piece at the Los Angeles Times.
Here, "Brazil defeated the mosquito that spreads Zika once before — few expect it to do so again."
Raw sewage runs through drainage canals, there's no running water in homes, and families don't have enough money to buy their own bug spray pesticides. It's a choice between fighting mosquitoes or putting food on the table.
Here, "Brazil defeated the mosquito that spreads Zika once before — few expect it to do so again."
Raw sewage runs through drainage canals, there's no running water in homes, and families don't have enough money to buy their own bug spray pesticides. It's a choice between fighting mosquitoes or putting food on the table.
Rita Ora Steps Out in Lace Slip Dress in New York
She's nice.
At London's Daily Mail, "Rita Ora steps out in a VERY revealing nude slip dress."
Previously, "Rita Ora for 'Lui' Magazine."
At London's Daily Mail, "Rita Ora steps out in a VERY revealing nude slip dress."
Previously, "Rita Ora for 'Lui' Magazine."
Green Party Candidate Jill Stein Attacks Hillary Clinton on Private Email Server (VIDEO)
If Bernie would have done this he might well have become the nominee.
At CNN:
At CNN:
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And check out the Back to School Event while you're at it.
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Michael Kranish and Marc Fisher, Trump Revealed
The Trump campaign initially refused to cooperate with the authors of the book, but somebody had a change of heart and Donald Trump participated in 20 hours of interviews (according to the Los Angeles Times).
Who knows?
Maybe it's worth a look.
Out August 23rd, at Amazon, Trump Revealed: An American Journey of Ambition, Ego, Money, and Power.
Who knows?
Maybe it's worth a look.
Out August 23rd, at Amazon, Trump Revealed: An American Journey of Ambition, Ego, Money, and Power.
'Extreme Vetting' — Donald Trump's Terrorism Plan Calls for Limits on Immigration (VIDEO)
Following-up from earlier, "In New National Security Speech, Donald Trump to Call for Ideological Screening for Terrorists."
As I wrote there, "Of course, he'll be savaged by the Islamo-coddling left-wing media."
Yep, it turns out one Politico hack claims Trump's plan will make the U.S. less safe. I know, leftist logic is just impeccable, heh.
And there's all kinds of left-wing rejoinders at Memeorandum.
Frankly, this "extreme vetting" plan is the best thing yet!
At LAT, "Donald Trump calls for 'extreme vetting' and an ideological test for would-be immigrants":
You can see how leftist media reports are highly critical, but of course Trump's plan is exactly what we need.
It's a great start.
On this issue alone I'd vote for Trump in a heartbeat. It's the crucial issue facing the country. We're at the crossroads. It's existential.
Leftists are going to hate it, obviously. The left is simple incapable of protecting American national security. If Trump's not elected, these issues are not going away. No doubt other candidates will again raise the prospect of "extreme vetting" to save the country.
It's a breath of fresh air.
As I wrote there, "Of course, he'll be savaged by the Islamo-coddling left-wing media."
Yep, it turns out one Politico hack claims Trump's plan will make the U.S. less safe. I know, leftist logic is just impeccable, heh.
And there's all kinds of left-wing rejoinders at Memeorandum.
Frankly, this "extreme vetting" plan is the best thing yet!
At LAT, "Donald Trump calls for 'extreme vetting' and an ideological test for would-be immigrants":
Since Donald Trump called for temporarily banning Muslims from entering the U.S., he has tried to expand, narrow or otherwise redefine the polarizing proposal that helped win him the Republican primary but has posed a greater challenge in the general election campaign.Keep reading.
On Monday, he added a phrase to his policy lexicon: “extreme vetting.”
To Trump, that means ensuring anyone entering the country shares American values.
The newest addition to Trump’s immigration policy came during a major speech on national security in Youngstown, Ohio, that featured an unusually subdued Trump reading uneasily at times from a teleprompter and repeating several false claims, including his assertion that he was early to oppose the Iraq invasion and the unsubstantiated pronouncement that the San Bernardino shooters’ neighbor saw bombs in their apartment before the attacks.
It followed days of criticism over Trump’s insistence that President Obama and Hillary Clinton founded Islamic State. Those comments, and other unscripted and unforced controversies, have helped distract from Trump’s core economic and anti-terrorism messages, push down his standing in polls and lead Republicans to once again urge him to curtail his improvisational style of campaigning.
Trump did not explicitly back down from his December proposal, still on his campaign website, for “a total and complete shutdown of Muslims entering the United States until our country's representatives can figure out what is going on.”
He did not mention it, instead calling on the departments of State and Homeland Security "to identify a list of regions where adequate screening cannot take place," which would then be referred to to temporarily halt visas.
Trump spent more of his speech defining what he said was a new ideological test for those entering the U.S., comparing his plan to Cold War-era screening.
"We should only admit into this country those who share our values and respect our people," he said. "In addition to screening out all members or sympathizers of terrorist groups, we must also screen out any who have hostile attitudes towards our country or its principles – or who believe that Sharia law should supplant American law. Those who do not believe in our Constitution, or who support bigotry and hatred, will not be admitted."
You can see how leftist media reports are highly critical, but of course Trump's plan is exactly what we need.
It's a great start.
On this issue alone I'd vote for Trump in a heartbeat. It's the crucial issue facing the country. We're at the crossroads. It's existential.
Leftists are going to hate it, obviously. The left is simple incapable of protecting American national security. If Trump's not elected, these issues are not going away. No doubt other candidates will again raise the prospect of "extreme vetting" to save the country.
It's a breath of fresh air.
Timely as Ever: Heather Mac Donald's The War on Cops
Well, after Milwaukee, time to re-up Heather Mac Donald's The War on Cops.
At Amazon, The War on Cops: How the New Attack on Law and Order Makes Everyone Less Safe.
You're gonna love this book.
I guarantee it!
At Amazon, The War on Cops: How the New Attack on Law and Order Makes Everyone Less Safe.
You're gonna love this book.
I guarantee it!
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