Travel Bans from Liberia Are Racist!

Political correctness gets people killed.

At Twitchy, "PC on parade: Katie Pavlich’s call for restrictions on flights from Africa called ‘racist position’."

Ah yes, shutting down flights from countries with rampant Ebola is totally all about racism @zaidjilani

— Katie Pavlich (@KatiePavlich) October 3, 2014

How did Ebola get here @zaidjilani? Because someone went to Liberia and brought it back, genius. Flight restrictions prevent that.

— Katie Pavlich (@KatiePavlich) October 3, 2014

Classic: Leftist Loon in Irvine Drives Toyota Prius with Smorgasbord of Obama-Cult 'Progressive' Bumper Stickers

This dolt needs to update her array of bumper stickers. I mean, "Obama 2012" is pretty dated, to say nothing of "marriage equality," an Orwellian perversion of the language that is nevertheless passé in 2014.

And Troy Davis? That's so 2011. And lame. The dude was in fact a poster boy for the death penalty.

Meh. If you're driving a Prius it's de rigueur to sport the regressive bumper sticker array. Freakin' morons.



A classic brain-dead leftist, in any case. The kind seen frequently at Legal Insurrection, heh.

Angels Don't Meet Expectations in Game 1 of Division Series — #ALDS

A nicely toned commentary from Bill Dwyre, at the Los Angeles Times:

The game was tighter than the cork on a bottle of wine. The Angels wore out the Rally Monkey. Also the 45,321 fans.

It also wore out people's patience. The game took 4 hours 5 minutes and was a prime example of why retiring Commissioner Bud Selig wants things done to make games move along faster. This one gave him a template.

Pretty shocking opener, actually.

PREVIOUSLY: "#Angels Drop First Game to #Royals in #ALDS."

Two Louisiana Teachers Accused of Group Sex with Student

Tell women not to rape

At the New Orleans Times-Picayune, "Destrehan High School teachers accused of group sex with student at Kenner apartment."

#Angels Drop First Game to #Royals in #ALDS

The Angels are off to a rough start against the Royals, who are frankly on fire.

Too many missed opportunities.

.@lamblock The #Royals got freakin' heart man. #Pujols needs to come through here!

— Donald Douglas (@AmPowerBlog) October 3, 2014

Trout, Pujols, Kendrick and Hamilton are a combined 0 for 16 so far tonight. #Angels.

— Mike DiGiovanna (@MikeDiGiovanna) October 3, 2014

Kendrick strikes out to end B10, and quite a few fans leaving #Angels Stadium ... in a playoff game ... in extra innings. Wow.

— Mike DiGiovanna (@MikeDiGiovanna) October 3, 2014

I know folks have to work in the morning, but c'mon, it's been 5 years since #Angels were in playoffs. You can sleep over the weekend.

— Mike DiGiovanna (@MikeDiGiovanna) October 3, 2014

.@MikeDiGiovanna Fernando Salas is the #Angels' goat. #ALDS

— Donald Douglas (@AmPowerBlog) October 3, 2014

The @Royals are rewriting their #postseason history ... one marvelous step at a time. http://t.co/VtiUN7B90n

— MLB GIFS (@MLBGIFs) October 3, 2014

Missing U.S. Marine Corps Aircrew Member Lost at Sea

At Pat Dollard's, "Missing U.S. Marine Corps Aircrew Member Lost at Sea." And Stars & Stripes, "Search over: Missing Marine aircrew member declared lost at sea."

And see the New Orleans Times-Picayune, "Search of Arabian Sea ends for Marine who jumped from ailing Osprey, paper reports":

A Marine who leapt into the Arabia Sea from a MV-22 Osprey after the aircraft lost power is presumed dead, the Navy Times newspaper reported Thursday. The Navy called off the search earlier Thursday, a day after the Marine and another crewman jumped from the tilt-rotor aircraft.

The second Marine was recovered shortly after jumping and was reported in stable condition aboard the USS Makin Island, the amphibious assault ship from which the Osprey had launched before losing power. The pilot was able to gain control of the aircraft and return to the ship, the Navy Times reported...

More.

This Season's #Angels Team Draws Comparisons to 2002 World Series Champions

At LAT, "Angels may have turned back the clock":

It first struck Tim Salmon in early July, when the Angels steamrollered the Texas Rangers in a four-game sweep. It became more apparent July 18, when the Angels traded for proven closer Huston Street, turning a much-improved bullpen into a dominant one.

It was solidified in early September, when the Angels' offense went off, averaging almost nine runs a game during a 10-game win streak that sealed the American League West title.

"This team is really reminiscent of our 2002 team," said Salmon, the right fielder on the club that mashed its way to the World Series championship that October. "They're putting up a lot of runs, and they're getting great pitching from their bullpen. Hopefully, the postseason for them goes like it did for us."

The Angels open the AL division series against the Kansas City Royals on Thursday, and despite their major league-best 98-64 record, they may have the thinnest and least-imposing rotation of the eight playoff participants.

Game 1 starter Jered Weaver is a veteran right-hander who consistently pitches into the seventh inning and gives the Angels a chance to win.

But left-handers C.J. Wilson and Hector Santiago were erratic in September, their occasional brilliance offset by some early blowouts, and right-hander Matt Shoemaker will be trying to pitch through a potentially painful rib-cage strain.

The Angels survived — even thrived — after losing their best pitcher, Garrett Richards, to a knee injury Aug. 20. The loss of the right-hander could sting more in October, as the Angels match up against some shut-down starters.

But the Angels don't have to look far for proof you can win a World Series without dominant starting pitching. Their blueprint for success is a virtual carbon copy of the 2002 team's: Get a lead or stay even through five innings, hand the ball to the bullpen and enjoy the ride.

And if the starter struggles? Then pummel the opposing pitcher.

"You can bet it's going to be a race to the fifth inning for [Manager Mike] Scioscia unless he's got Weav out there," said Troy Percival, the closer on the 2002 club. "When you have the bullpen the Angels have, it becomes a five-inning game. It's similar to when we were rolling in 2002. We could cover four innings every day on a playoff run."

More.

In the Mail: Henry Kissinger, World Order

The publisher sent this out.

A magisterial book, at Amazon.

Facebook to Revise 'Real Name' Policy to Accommodate Homosexuals, Drag Kings, Drag Queens and Members of the LGBT Community

Darn tootin'

Facebook needs to get with the program.

At the Verve, "Facebook clarifies real name policy amid LGBT protests: Drag queens will be able to post under their stage names, the company says."

The Case Against Qatar

From Elizabeth Dickinson, at Foreign Policy.

Climate Change Has Jumped the Shark

A great piece.

From Steven Hayward, at Forbes.

Bwahaha! Walter James Casper Tweets Batshit Crazy Mahablog's Deranged Ravings on Oklahoma Beheader

Poor Reppy.

The guy's got no self-control with that retweet button. Man, sometimes you gotta rein in the impulses to share, lest you look even more of a loon than you normally do. I mean, Mahablog? That lady Barbara O'Brien is clinical.

"Borderline personality disorder"? Jeebus!

Today in Panic News | The Mahablog http://t.co/12Leza5Cq9

— W. James Casper (@repsac3) September 27, 2014

Meanwhile, at NBC, "Oklahoma Beheading Suspect Denied Bond, Asks for Muslim Lawyer."

Yes, the suspect asked for a "Muslim lawyer," despite the left's unhinged claims that the beheading wasn't religiously motivated.

Freakin' morons.

Nestlé Fitness Breast Cam Captures Stolen Glances All Day Long

At the Mighty, "This Woman Wore a Hidden Camera in Her Bra for the Best Reason."

Also at NYDN, "WATCH: London woman's 'Bra Cam' catches men, women sneaking a peek."

Bell Gardens Mayor Had Squabbled with His Wife Over Finances

The wife, Lyvette Crespo, says she shot her husband because he was beating their son. But the L.A. Times reports that there was squabbling in the household over finances, and Mayor Crespo's brother sounds like he's not buying the wife's story.

Here, "Bell Gardens mayor's wife shot him to stop him from beating son, sources say":

Authorities have not released a possible motive for the shooting, but Daniel Crespo's brother, William, told KTLA-TV that the couple had been arguing over finances Tuesday.

William Crespo recalled his brother telling him: "'She’s over here fighting that I spend too much money.'"

He also described his brother as being "really tired" after having worked days and nights.

"She won't let him sleep," William Crespo said of his brother's wife, Levette.

Daniel Crespo, 45, was elected to the City Council in 2001. Aside from his duties as mayor, he worked as a Los Angeles County probation officer for more than a decade, according to the city.

PREVIOUSLY: "Mayor of Bell Gardens Daniel Crespo Shot and Killed by Wife."

Embattled U.S. Secret Service Director Julia Pierson Resigns

The lapses at the Secret Service are absolutely astonishing. Director Pierson's resignation should be just the first in a major shakeup across the responsible agencies, including DHS.

At the Washington Post, "Julia Pierson resigns as Secret Service director."

Kansas City Royals Advance to ALDS

That Eric Hosmer triple in the 12th was the turning point. Man, what a game!

I was hoping for an all-California ALDS, north-south style, but the Angels will face off against the Royals instead of the A's starting tomorrow.

More at the New York Post, "Royals comeback caps epic playoff opener."

The United States of Ebola!

Coming to America, at WaPo, "First U.S. case of Ebola diagnosed in Texas after man who came from Liberia falls ill."

And at CBS This Morning, "CDC director on threat of a potential U.S. outbreak."

Governor Jerry Brown Signs Plastic Bag Ban Into Law

This won't "protect the environment."

All it does is inconvenience consumers and make idiot environmentalists feel good about themselves.

Have your canvas, bacteria-encrusted reusable bags ready at all times.

At LAT, "Gov. Brown signs phase-out of single-use plastic bags in stores."

Before long we'll all be eating green shoots and granola. And liking it!

More at CBS This Morning, "California becomes first state to prohibit plastic bags."

Doubts About California's 'Affirmative Consent' Law

At the New York Times, "California Law on Sexual Consent Pleases Many but Leaves Some Doubters."

Mayor of Bell Gardens Daniel Crespo Shot and Killed by Wife

I guess the wife was striking a blow against the patriarchy.

At LAT, "Bell Gardens Mayor Daniel Crespo fatally shot by wife, authorities say."