1984 + 29; As Orwell knew, taking over the culture starts with corrupting the language.

Tony Branco

Victor Davis Hanson  Obama "helped to create, in brilliant fashion, a “hope and change,” quasi-revolutionary climate — the political cover, if you will, for the media, the universities, federal judges, state legislatures, and Congress to reinvent American popular culture and tradition in a manner rarely if ever seen in the past.
"How, then, did the Obama team do that?"

Language
"First were the necessary changes in language. In the Obama age, as in Orwell’s 1984, the natural meanings of words had to change. ....
"Running up serial trillion-dollar deficits was not profligacy, but rather making “investments” for “the children.” Irresponsible borrowing became “stimulus.” Indeed, “trillion” — not a frequently used part of most people’s vocabulary before 2009 — suddenly replaced “billion” as a familiar fiscal numerical adjective. A takeover of health care that would spike premiums and ration services, devices, and procedures was aptly named the “The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.”

Obfuscation
"Likewise, the new “comprehensive immigration reform” bill is reputed to be over 1,500 pages. As many will read that monstrosity as have read the Obamacare document.....

Silencing Debate
"No one was allowed to talk of an “un-DREAM Act” — to point out that for all the hard-working, crime-free, and long-residing illegal aliens, there must be at least some who were on public assistance, had criminal records, and or entered the country only recently in hopes of receiving amnesty. All illegal aliens were desirable newcomers; none were undesirable.
....
"To ponder whether females could meet, without adjustments, the brutal physical requirements of Special Forces training was tantamount to being anti-woman. There could be no real debate over gay marriage."

Anecdotal evidence trumps logic and reason
"Why enforce federal immigration law, when there is no nicer window washer than Herlinda, who comes to my house every Tuesday? It hailed in June here; therefore the world must be experiencing climate change. I would never shoot an AR-15, and therefore there is no need for anyone else to. My nephew is gay, and he’s a great guy; therefore gay marriage is great too. Sally yesterday lifted heavier weights than did three guys in the gym: Presto, female soldiers can do anything that male soldiers can."

You knew we would check media coverage of Boston, didn't you?

Let's begin with post sent to us by Lucianne: (as if she knows me personally)
The 10 Absolute Worst Media Reactions To The Boston Marathon Bombings 
"Oftentimes, their conjecture is based on their own political beliefs and agendas. And this can lead to some particularly ugly comments while the wounds are still fresh during major tragedies like the Newtown and Aurora massacres… and Monday’s Boston marathon bombings."

Bergen of CNN…Boston Marathon Bombing Could Be Result of Right-Wing Extremists
"In another shameful display of utter ignorance and desperation to cover over what will obviously be shown to be a Muslim Jihadist orchestrated bombing, CNN “national security” analyst Peter Bergen spewed forth the same kind of non-sense that occurs when things like the explosions at the Boston Marathon take place. He told CNN anchor Jake Tapper that it could be “right-wing extremists.” "
CNN's Wolf Blitzer suggested that hit might be some sort of super Patriot celebrating Patriot's day

Politico Reporter: Some On Right 'Thirst for Media Make a Baseless Speculation'   Hardly. I dread waiting for the baseless accusations to come and fully expect it.

Cable News: Let The Mindless Speculation Begin " When cable news anchors cover a developing story like the Boston Marathon bombing, they are forced to either constantly repeat the same, limited facts over and over again, or they choose to improvise, make it up as they go and dabble in wild, unfounded speculation just to fill the air time and to keep themselves interested in their topic."

Kristof Blames Boston Attack on Senate GOP Blocking ATF Director
Then this:
Kristof: GOP Slam 'Wasn't One of My Classier' Tweets

What Is It With the AP's Reluctance on 'Terrorism' and 'Terrorists'?

"Raised alarms that terrorists might have struck again in the U.S."? Really?

Al Sharpton's Radio Producer Tweets Speculation That 'Anti-Gov' Group Behind Boston Marathon Bombings
" "We don't know anything yet of course, but it is tax day & my first thought was all these anti-gov groups, but who knows," tweeted Khan, who immediately received a lot of blowback on Twitter for politicizing the tragedy. But rather than back down, Khan defended her speculation in subsequent tweets like these:..."

"Will be brought to justice", "held accountable"; just words from a president who "doesn't bluff"

'We are going to find out who did this.' And then what?  "How would Major Nassan have been treated if he shot up a fort in, lets say, 1944?  I venture to say the matter would have been resolved in weeks rather than years."
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"But just as the defendant is due a speedy trial, so also it is owed to the nation when crimes against the nation occur.  Our nation awaits the resolution of the KSM, Hassan Fort Hood massacre, and now the Boston bombing."

And don't tell me we are better, more just than in 1944. More feckless, I'd say.

Bloody Boston. So this is a small bit like being an Israeli, I guess.

http://terrellaftermath.com/

 

Alan Caruba; Bloody Boston "What we have witnessed from the President and his administration has been a display of weakness in the face of threats from the Middle East and elsewhere around the world. Our current Secretary of State has said he’s willing to speak directly with North Korea’s leaders, a very major concession in the face of behavior that should have gotten a major slap-down."
Shame on this administration, but shame on the pacifists for fostering this weakness in presidents, including, yes, Presidents Bush and Clinton, who gave in to North Korea's bullying several times.

No White House envoy to Thatcher funeral?

sadhillnews

Hot Air "And the British government is apparently unhappy about it, too.  Sources within Whitehall told the Daily Mail that the Obama administration’s decision to skip sending an envoy to what has become a de facto state funeral for one of America’s staunchest Cold War allies came before the Boston terrorist attack yesterday, and that the White House had cited a “busy week” for the reason they couldn’t even spare Joe Biden for Margaret Thatcher’s funeral:"
....
"They’re too busy to pay respects to someone who stood by America as a stalwart partner in the latter years of the Cold War, when it might have been easier for her to keep her distance.  Shameful.  And it’s not being ignored in the UK, either:"....

Former defence secretary Dr Liam Fox, Lady Thatcher’s closest ally in modern-day politics, said: ‘I think it would be both surprising and disappointing if after President Obama’s fulsome tribute to Lady Thatcher, the American administration did not send a senior serving member to represent them.’
Sir Gerald Howarth, chairman of the Thatcherite Conservative Way Forward group of MPs and peers, said: ‘The bonds forged between the UK and the US through Ronald Reagan and Margaret Thatcher was instrumental in ending the Cold War and liberating millions of people.
‘That the present administration feels unable to be represented as the world marks the extraordinary contribution Margaret Thatcher made will be a source of disappointment to those who served with her in that great endeavour.’

"Update: Just as a reminder, Congress decides separately on delegations to events such as this.  I’d expect to see both the House and Senate send small delegations to the funeral."

Obama won't attend Thatcher funeral  "The funeral of America's best friend for so long would seem to cry out for our leaders to say "to hell with protocol, I'm going." The absence of the Bush's is especially curious, although the elder Bush #41 is ailing and could probably not make the trip."

Bear in mind this administration is that of Rev. Wright, Van Jones, Bill Ayres and liberal Hollywood. We expect this from it and the real outrage is that half the American people voted for this. The Tunnel Dweller

From the UK: Obama's snub to Thatcher: President won't send envoy to funeral - and leaves it to her old allies from the Reagan era 

"Friends and allies of Baroness Thatcher expressed 'surprise and disappointment' last night as it emerged President Obama is not planning to send any serving member of his administration to her funeral.
"Whitehall sources have revealed that the US delegation at tomorrow's service in St Paul's Cathedral will be led by two Reagan era secretaries of state: James Baker and George Shultz."

Perhaps this next will shed light on Obama's actions:
"Last night police in London were under pressure to crack down on plans to insult the memory of Lady Thatcher at the funeral.
"Hundreds of protesters have pledged to turn their backs as her coffin travels through Central London."

Obama - who bowed before other world leaders-will be praised by the left for, in effect, turning this administration's back on Baroness Thatcher. More embarrassment for the US. TD

UPDATED 9:00 Police Commissioner "Let me stress there is no suspect" -Marathon Bombing Story

Yid With Lid  "The explosions took place exactly 4 hours after the secondary runners started the race, so if it was a terrorist attack it was targeted to the regular joe-type runners."
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"8:20 UPDATE: NBC News says this is a picture of the suspect being arrested. Boston Globe Reports  just before 8 p.m., a “person of interest” was being questioned at Brigham and Woman’s Hospital in connection with the bombing according to an official briefed on the investigation. The individual was hurt in the explosion, the official said."

"There have been at least 3 confirmed dead and according to Fox News at least ten people are at the hospital needing a limb amputated.
" Police are not allowing people to use cell phones for fear they will be used as ignition devices.
" A third bomb was found down the street from the other two near the library. There were reports of smaller explosions (possibly other bombs found by the authorities and exploded on a controlled basis)"
....
"Police commissioner, "Let me stress there is no suspect at Brigham and Woman’s Hospital, there are people being questioned but there is no suspect." "
"He also said there were three dead.
" The commissioner said that there would be no updates till 9:30 in the morning. "

 

Marathon Bombing Brings Out Liberal Douche-Baggery  "Isn't it wonderful the way our liberal friends place the blame first ask questions later."

Aftermath Footage of Boston Bombs

Weekly Standard  via Drudge
AFTERMATH FOOTAGE...**WARNING: Graphic**

Removed the video to keep it from playing when this blog opened

White House believes deadly Boston Marathon bombing act of terror

In addition to the deaths, some 80 people were injured – including up to 10 with amputated limbs. Authorities were guarding a person of interest at a local hospital, according to a New York Post report confirmed by Fox News. The person, who sources said was 20 years old, had severe burns, but authorities had not determined whether the person was a victim or a perpetrator. Boston Police Commissioner Edward Davis said during a press conference that no suspect is in custody.

...."Somebody's leg flew by my head," a spectator, who gave his name as John Ross, told the Boston Herald. “I gave my belt to stop the blood.” 

Boston Marathon Explosions

Mr. Obama, please give us something solid in the way of consequences for those who did this. No "let me be clear" or "will be brought to justice" clichés that the world laughs at.
Accusations against right-wingers or TEA Partiers will begin in three...two...one...



Washington Free Beacon 
"Two explosions fired in rapid succession at the finish line of the Boston Marathon Monday afternoon around 2:45 p.m., seriously injuring at least dozens of people, according to area reports.
"Boston Police have confirmed that 23 are injured and two are dead.
Boston Marathon officials said in a statement posted to the official Facebook and Twitter accounts that the explosions were caused by bombs. Law enforcement officials have not confirmed that the explosions were caused by bombs." 

 

Timeline at 3:19 edt

Smearing Mitch McConnell

Liberals fire and miss their top Senate target   "Last week, Senate minority leader Mitch McConnell, who is up for reelection in 2014, was the target of what appears to be a coordinated liberal smear campaign. Such partisan teamwork is certainly not unprecedented or exclusive to the Left. However, the recent activity warrants some additional scrutiny of the various groups involved."

Evil people around the world have to be laughting at the US. If they only knew that Obama does not bluff.

Remember that Iran is watching all this and making plans with our actions in mind.
But after seeing  the liberal's joy at Ms. Thatcher's death, I see signs that a strong stand by the US and our allies would be met with rioting nationwide by the left.
What was once called evil is now good and good has become evil.

John Kerry’s Words Don’t Match Obama Administration Actions on North Korea  "Rather than standing up to blatant belligerence, the Obama Administration has stepped back. And the reason for the capitulation? As Secretary Kerry explains, “Let’s face it. Everyone here knows this, we’ve got enough problems to deal with around the world.” One can only imagine the glee in Pyongyang and the trepidation in Seoul for the U.S. to prioritize other regions over defending our Korean ally."

The 5 Craziest Children's Cartoons from North Korea  "No matter where in the world a child is raised, odds are cartoons feature heavily in their upbringing. North Korean kids are no exception...." The US always being the bad guys, just as we are on colleges campii.

Dennis Rodman: I’m going back to North Korea  “He just wants to be loved. He just wants to sit down and talk. That’s all.”

Obama Calls for End to North Korean Rhetoric  "...President Barack Obama said, “We both agreed that now’s the time for North Korea to end the kind of belligerent approach that they’ve been taking. And to try to lower temperatures. Nobody wants to see a conflict on the Korean Peninsula.”"

 

World View: John Kerry Says North Korea's Rhetoric Is 'Unacceptable'  "The U.S. has been calling North Korea's actions and rhetoric "unacceptable" for years, so much so that saying it again is just a joke. So, why would a missile test be a "huge mistake"? Does anyone really believe that the North Koreans care if they're "further isolated"? "

 

North Korea: The bigger picture  "Perhaps it’s because of the constant coverage, or at least the perspective provided by the corporate media, that people aren’t understanding that we are currently engaged in World War III. It’s just that the actual shooting between the global super powers simply hasn’t started yet."

Iran’s North Korean Future

"A Tehran armed with nukes can play Pyongyang’s game — but with no Beijing to keep it in check."

Victor Davis Hanson   "In contrast, those who favor containment of a nuclear Iran do not quite know how the theocracy could be deterred — or how either Israel or the regional Sunni Arab regimes will react to such a powerful and unpredictable neighbor.
....
"A nuclear Iran would worry about neither a billion-person nuclear existential enemy nearby such as India, nor a billion-person patron such as China that would establish redlines to its periodic madness. Instead, Tehran would be free to do and say what it pleased. And its nuclear status would become a force multiplier to its enormous oil wealth and self-acclaimed world leadership of Shiite Muslims.
"If North Korea has been a danger, then a bigger, richer, and undeterred nuclear Iran would be a nightmare."

 

NYT in March and Daily Beast on Friday Call Gosnell's Born-Alive Victims 'Fetuses'

Viable fetus and womb

Newsbusters  "In the paper's only story relating to the trial of late-term abortionist Kermit Gosnell on March 19 on Page A17, Jon Hurdle at the New York Times opened by telling readers that "In opening statements in court on Monday, prosecutors charged that a doctor who operated a women’s health clinic here killed seven viable fetuses ..." -- not already-born infants."
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"Even more troubling than the lack of coverage of the Gosnell trial is the apparent indication that there are more than a few members of the press, including at least one at a publication which believes itself to be the standard of journalism, who won't recognize a just-born infant for what it is: a baby."

More About AP's Tags: Gosnell's Serial Murder Trial Is About 'Abortion Controversy' and 'Reproductive Rights'
" "Abortion controversy" has been applied to 10 of the 14 stories about Gosnell, with no apparent logic as to why it was or wasn't used.
"The "reproductive rights" tag has been used in the following Gosnell "Big Story" articles:"    Examples given: