Cheering for the Enemy

 J.R. Dunn - American Thinker  

"Media hysteria over the downing of a single U.S. aircraft has become a commonplace schtick in coverage of American wars over the past three decades."

. . . "The most recent incident before this weekend involved an F-35 Lightning II, a much more advanced stealth fighter, which was struck by Iranian antiaircraft on March 19. Although widely reported to have been shot down, the plane was only damaged and succeeded in flying back to a friendly airfield.

"Once again, the wails arose from medialand: stealth was history, the Iranians had our number, etc., etc. In truth, the plane had been hit by a heat-seeking missile and not by a radar homer at all. Like any other jet aircraft, an F-35 generates a lot of heat, which can be tracked by any infrared seeker. Stealth, which subverts radar, can’t help with that.

"As this piece is being drafted, word has come down that the WSO of the downed F-15 has been rescued by Special Forces troops after a dramatic battle with IRGC forces. A fine gift on this Easter morn.

"Not that the Left, within the media or out, is going to appreciate it. That’s not what they want. They want American aircraft downed by the bushel. They want Navy ships ablaze in the Gulf. They want our troops captured, battered by mobs, and tortured. But if they can’t get that, they’ll do their best with the occasional aircraft downing.

"We haven’t heard the last aircraft shootdown frenzy."   More...

Gruesome Newsom

 

Dark Angel: Gavin Gump

Infidel Bloggers   "Gavin Newsom is hiring a New York PR firm to sell California — ahead of his likely presidential bid — at a cost to taxpayers of $19 million.

Why does California need outside help? After all, as Newsom likes to remind us, the state is one of the largest economies on earth.

"But the governor’s actual record could be a problem for his presidential bid. Hence his familiar solution: To portray California as a vibrant economy, and to counter “myths driven by misinformation and political rhetoric.” . . .

"US News places California, despite the tech boom, as 42nd in fiscal health among the states. The state’s Legislative Analyst Office projects continued operating deficits through 2028.

"The rich and ultra-rich — many of whom are already leaving — are all that stands between the state and fiscal disaster. Without their outrageous income, the whole system tilts toward failure.

"One reason for this dependence lies in the sad fact that the income outlook for the rest of the population is far from bright.

"Newsom’s neo-feudal California has hemorrhaged 1.6 million above-average-paying jobs in the past decade, more than twice as many as any other state. It has created five times as many low-wage as high-wage jobs."

Bruce Springsteen slammed as 'traitor' after ripping America during Minneapolis concert rant.

Fox News

. . . "Springsteen’s remarks quickly reverberated beyond the arena, sparking sharp criticism from some fans and social media users who took issue with both his message and his platform.

"What a [sic] elites self righteous POS," one user wrote on X. "I regret ever buying this lowlifes music. He talks about the middle class as his roots while living and acting as the ,'KING'. Go kiss Bidens a-- traitor..."

"I've seen Bruce 10x I can't support any of this message when tickets are 1,000 dollars," another user commented. "Get over yourself man."

"Billionaire who charges $800 for concert tickets claims to represent working class Americans," another user wrote.

"Another concert, another political rant. People came for the music, not a lecture." . . .

Bruce Springsteen warns America is in 'dark times' at Minneapolis concert | Fox News

KBJ Angry Dissent After Unable to Convert Any Other Justice To Her Side in Conversion Therapy Case

 William A. Jacobson: Legal Insurrection 

 "Her dissents have an air to them of lashing out of anger, of vindictiveness, of demeaning her colleagues. And I don’t really know what’s going on there. I can’t judge the interpersonal relationships, but I do think it’s fair to say that Brown Jackson’s dissents have gone off the rails" 

"I appeared on The Tony Katz Show to discuss the Supreme Court 8-1 Conversion Therapy ruling and particularly the blistering 35-page solo dissent by Ketanji Brown Jackson in which she lashed out at the majority, calling their decision “unprincipled.”

"Here’s the write up at Tony’s website:

"The Supreme Court’s recent decision on Colorado’s conversion therapy ban has left many wondering about the implications for free speech and the role of the judiciary. Tony Katz is joined by William Jacobson, a Cornell Law professor and the mind behind LegalInsurrection.com, to break down the case and its significance.

The Supreme Court’s eight-to-one decision, with Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson dissenting, has sparked heated debate about the limits of government power and the protection of individual rights. As William Jacobson explains, “This was a case in which Colorado passed the law banning broadly speaking, conversion therapy. The only part of that that’s before the court is whether that conversion therapy can be banned if it’s merely words, if it’s merely talking.” The court made it clear that if the law involved physical conduct, such as abduction or medication, it might be upheld, but the issue at hand was the prohibition on therapists expressing a particular viewpoint.

The case raises important questions about the balance between government regulation and individual freedom of speech. As Jacobson notes, “This was meant not to cure physical abuses or medical abuses. It was meant to regulate viewpoints. You can talk about it with them, but you can’t hold a certain viewpoint.” The court’s decision highlights the tension between the government’s desire to protect its citizens and the need to safeguard individual rights and freedoms.

One of the most striking aspects of the case is Justice Brown Jackson’s dissent, which has been widely criticized for its tone and content. Jacobson describes it as “vindictive” and “petty,” with Brown Jackson attacking her colleagues in a way that’s “embarrassing” and “unusual.” As Jacobson puts it, “She’s I saw somebody refer to it on Twitter, so it’s not my original idea, but basically what she’s done is she has turned her dissenting opinions into the equivalent of blog posts that it’s you know, opinionated and attacking people.”

The implications of this case go beyond the specifics of conversion therapy. As Jacobson notes, “When Brown Jackson approaches it, she seems to find the political result that she wants, and that’s why it seems to be inconsistent.” The case highlights the challenges of navigating complex issues and the importance of considering multiple perspectives. As we explore the intricacies of this case and its broader implications, we’re joined by William Jacobson, a leading expert on the Supreme Court and its decisions."  Full article here...