Some late comments on GOP candidates

"Donald Trump admitted in the GOP debate he participated in wielding money to gain influence, power and favors in Washington D.C. He said the reason that Hillary Clinton attended his wedding was that he gave her money. Coincidentally that was the same reason Mrs. Trump attended the wedding."   Comedian Argus Hamilton

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We must put more intellect into choosing our candidate than the democrats have with theirs these past eight years. If we don't have the reasoning, beware of the emotion. 

Marco Rubio now on Hillary’s radar  " Lashes out at Rubio On Abortion: Calls Him “Very Young' ”
The left will tell you who they fear by who they attack. 
 . . . "Marco Rubio, was not backing down and his campaign issued a statement from the Senator:
“Hillary Clinton supports abortion even at the stage when an unborn child can feel pain; she has defended partial birth abortions as a ‘fundamental right;’ she opposes requiring parents to be notified that their minor daughter is having an abortion; she supports funding Planned Parenthood even after they have been exposed for their role in selling the organs of unborn children; and she supports using taxpayer money to pay for abortions overseas,” Rubio’s statement read.
"While Hillary seems to be staking out the “war on women” position, her comments about Rubio’s age seemed rather bizarre. With millennials a big voting bloc, the idea of pointing out her 35 year age difference with Rubio will likely be a hindrance, not a positive." . . .

 The Big Winners and Losers from the GOP Debate   "Harry Enten looks at the polling since last week’s debate and finds Carly Fiorina the biggest winner: “She gained ground in every poll taken after the debate. In five of the seven polls, the gain was 6 percentage points or more.”
"The big loser was Scott Walker: “This one surprised me a little, but the polling is clear. Walker is the only candidate who lost ground in every single post-debate poll.”
"A mixed verdict on Donald Trump: “The polling is a bit split on Trump, but there is enough evidence to say — at the very least — that he didn’t gain any ground. . . "

Monty Python and the Rick Perry Campaign

 

Shallow Jeb; The former Florida governor was supposed to be the GOP’s next foreign policy statesman. He just proved he’s not.

Slate    (Consider the source here) 

 

" Most presidential candidates who deliver a “major foreign policy address” have something original, potent, or insightful to say. On Tuesday night, as with most other aspects of his campaign to date, Jeb Bush defied expectations.

"His 40-minute speech, at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, was a hodgepodge of revisionist history, shallow analysis, and vague prescriptions.

"The history—his effort to hide the scar of his own family history—was where he placed most of his chips, and he lost them all. As a preface, he admitted that “no leader or policymaker” got “everything right” in the Middle East, “Iraq especially” (his single indirect acknowledgment of his brother’s mistakes). But, he added, “one moment stands out in memory as the turning point” of the war in that country—namely, the “surge,” which “turned events toward victory.' ”. . . 

"Meanwhile, if Bush hopes to get a boost from his ideas in foreign policy, this speech isn’t likely to do the trick."

 We already have foreign policy neophytes running the country and don't need more.

The Dry Bones Academy of Cartoon Advocacy and Activism is beginning to take shape.

Dedicated To Combating the Willful Rewriting of History and Fighting the Spread of Antisemitism

"I started Dry Bones in Jan 1973. Since then I've been known as "Bones" to friends and colleagues. This is the first time I've ever shared the "stories behind the cartoons."

What is the meaning of "Dry Bones"?

 

The Dry Bones Blog. . . "As you probably know it will train and empower a new generation of students to survive and combat the antisemitic and anti-western forces that have bullied their way to control Western campuses with lies, libels, and Boycott, Divest, and Sanction propaganda.  . . .The team includes Brian the tech guy, Sali, the LSW (Long Suffering Wife) and me, the guy who has been writing and drawing the award-winning daily Dry Bones cartoons non-stop since January 1973. Because the academy is online, students from around the world will be able to sit across the table from me as I teach them my tips, tricks, strategies, and secrets. We’ve decided that the table I'll be seated at will be our dining room table, behind which we'd want to hang a cartoon backdrop.Here is the cartoon that I drew for the giant backdrop:

 

"With your help we can get the first course up and functioning in four to five months. If you’d like to be part of this exciting venture, check out the Dry Bones Academy at: http://igg.me/at/drybones, or write to me at kirschen@drybonesacademy.com"

Ezekiel 37:1-14: The Valley of Dry Bones

http://picturesnvideos.info/ezekiel_dry_bones

Is Obama's boot on the neck of the EPA?

Via Terry Sater at Conservative Voter Coalition

Rising murders of citizens by illegal aliens blamed on White House ignoring laws

Examiner.com

Secretary of Homeland Security Jeh Johnson stumbled to answer questions from Rep. Smith regarding whether sanctuary cities violate federal law at recent oversight hearing. 

“Sanctuary city policies needlessly endanger American lives by refusing to honor the federal government’s authority to enforce immigration laws,” Goodlatte indicated. “Unfortunately, the Obama Administration’s own foolish policies enable rogue local governments to defy federal immigration laws. All too often, these reckless policies create preventable tragedies.”

UPDATED: American Silliness: 8/12/15

Really neat update; too good not to use:

Hat tip to Richard Wagner;  No, not THAT Richard Wagner

“The Coddling of the American Mind”   "Something strange is happening at America’s colleges and universities. A movement is arising, undirected and driven largely by students, to scrub campuses clean of words, ideas, and subjects that might cause discomfort or give offense." . . .

NR Video on Politically Correct Comedy   . . . " I especially like this one out just this morning about the perils of politically incorrect comedy (just under two minutes long):

 American Sniper: Too Dangerous for the University of Michigan

'I've had enough of the Kardashians!' The moment US news anchor walked off set during live broadcast in protest at Kylie Jenner's 18th birthday coverage 
"Surprise move came when he was forced to report on a Kardashian story." Video

Gov. Brown doesn't want California to use this word for immigrants 

Speaking of California: Latest California Proposal Features Gas Rationing
"A bill so bad even some Democrats are speeding away from it!"

Taxpayer money being used to teach 'transgendered' men to talk like girls
 " A voice actor who will never be seen, who can still easily use a man's voice in his work, still wants his voice changed so he sounds like a girl?  No irony there!"

Hillary Clinton: “As President, I Would Model The Kind Of Behavior I Would Hope All Americans Would Have” 


 "Speaking of dinguses."

 

Dems Terrified Of Racist Black Lives Matter Supporters Begin Removing Ties To Thomas Jefferson And Andrew Jackson… 

UN Ambassador: Parents Should Talk About Bob the Builder’s Sex Life ‘As Soon as Their Children Can Talk’
. . . "Goedele Liekens, a former Miss Belgium, said Bob’s relationship with his business partner Wendy could be used to broach the topic with young children." . . .

And what better way to come into the 21st century than to talk about the sex lives of, um, cartoon characters?

Which leads us to Bugs Bunny in drag.

Somehow this used to be funny but is kinda revolting to me now.

NOT GOOD: The Donald Trump Problem — And the Naive Voters Who Support Him

 

Clash Daily   "Whenever I hear Donald Trump discuss the issues I feel like I’m listening to an immature 15-year- old.  His outrageous over-statements and bragging are irresponsible and childlike.  However, they sometimes appeal to equally immature and/or uninformed voters – not good!

"A lot of under-informed voters like Donald Trump because of his bold and confident and bombastic pronouncements that he would make America great again by fixing all of our problems. "

Trump: a Third Party? UPDATED

 Donald Trump: I'll stay a Republican 'if I'm treated fairly' - otherwise I could still run a third-party White House bid  . . . "The businessman-turned-politician has indicated all along that he could seek the Oval Office as a third-party candidate, no more prominently so than at last week's presidential debate, where the admission was met with boos by a feisty audience.

He said earlier this summer that he did not want to go that route, however, because he feared he could play spoiler to the GOP and hand the election to presumptive Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton.

"As his GOP competitors have ratcheted up their attacks on him, Trump's warnings that the Republican Party better play nice with him - or else - have taken on a more serious nature."

 Ross Perot's try at a third party gave us Bill Clinton and Hillary Clinton for over  two decades.

 

Trump's Bridge Over the River Kwai   "Should circumstances arise, will Trump check his ego for the good of the country or build a bridge to victory for the enemy?

"Bill Clinton learned a thing or two in 1992. He was elected by only 43% of the vote. Reason: Ross Perot garnered 19% of the vote to George H.W. Bush's 38%. The turnout was just over 55%. Though Perot won no electoral votes to the Electoral College, he skewed the vote in such a way as to thwart the reelection of his perceived nemesis for, of all things, disturbing his daughter’s wedding. Small man. Yet, he didn't start out that way." . . .

Third parties have often given the victory to the lesser in U.S. history.

Read more.  Emphasis added.

 

The Iran Deal Update

All The Right Snark   "Wow, a lot has happened in the few weeks since the Iran nuclear weapons deal was signed.  Some standouts include some more random shootings, Donald Trump’s braying at the ‘Pubs, Obama’s war on coal sends another volley via the EPA, Miss Piggy and Kermit breakup, and Planned Parenthood is selling the organs of aborted unborn babies.
"And I wonder why I drink…
"So what’s happening in the Iran “deal”?  Democratic senator Chuck Schumer has come out against the deal. (read here) and Mohammad Ali Jafari, the Iranian military chief has come out in support of the deal. (read more here).
"I’m no rocket scientist or some sort of answer man, but ol’ Reiuxcat is still thinking His O’liness, Obama, has sold out the free world again."

Megyn Kelly on Trump: ‘I certainly will not apologize for doing good journalism’; former aide says he still supports Trump

Ann Althouse introduced this post with the following commentary:
 . . . "So I'll continue doing my job without fear or favor."
"Said Megyn Kelly, on her show last night, taking the least time possible to kick Donald Trump to the side. Watch the clip, because her good humor and style shine.
"For some reason — and for the first time — she reminded me of Katharine Hepburn."

NY Daily News  . . . "Trump had called for her to say sorry for asking an “inappropriate” question on quotes he's made in the past about women. Trump’s top advisor left his campaign over the weekend after the candidate bashed Kelly.
"She told "Kelly File" viewers Trump is “an interesting man who has captured the attention of the electorate” but won’t be getting any apology from her."



. . . "Former Trump aide Roger Stone also agreed to disagree with him. The longtime GOP operative says he quit Trump’s campaign over the “diversion to food fight” with Kelly even though his former boss says he fired him. Stone submitted a resignation letter to Trump after running a draft by five friends, he told CNN’s Anderson Cooper Monday night.
"But regardless of the quarrels over his departure and the candidate’s tactics, he still supports Trump, Stone said."

Report: Obama Admin Taking the Side of Palestinians Over U.S. Citizens in Terror Case

Debra Heine   . . . "Note that this is the same administration that is apparently considering charges against a Navy officer for defending himself and other military personnel during a terrorist attack on the Navy Operational Support Center in Chattanooga, TN, last month. 

"It is the same administration that traded five dangerous Taliban commanders for one pot-addled Army deserter in the spring of 2014.

"It is the same administration that sides with the Islamist government of Turkey over the secular Kurds who are fighting the ISIS terrorists."

World on Fire – The Obama National Security Legacy

Nice Deb

 “If your legacy is a World on Fire, you have failed,” says a new video released by Center For Security Policy.