"While American college girls squeal about a boy daring to look at them, the EU and its subject countries are busy importing rape into Europe — violent, perverse, disease-ridden rape. Indeed, the EU is making Europe more dangerous — significantly more dangerous — for every person imprisoned in the prettily historic cage. Pat Condell lays it on the line:"
Wednesday, October 14, 2015
Toward a Socialist America
Don't you remember the Soviet flag outside the White House on Obama's Inauguration day?
Bernie’s Strange Brew of Nationalism and Socialism
The Debate Lesson: America Now Has an Openly Socialist Party
Bernie’s Strange Brew of Nationalism and Socialism
"And this is where the Bernieverse is really off-kilter, where the intellectual shallowness of the man and his followers is as impossible to miss as a winter bonfire."
. . . "But Tara Monson, a young mother who has come out to the UAW hall to support her candidate, is pretty straightforward about her issues: “Socialism,” she says. “My husband’s been trying to get me to move to a socialist country for years — but now, maybe, we’ll get it here.” The socialist country she has in mind is Norway, which of course isn’t a socialist country at all: It’s an oil emirate. Monson is a classic American radical, which is to say, a wounded teenager in an adult’s body: Asked what drew her to socialism and Bernie, she says that she is “very atheist,” and that her Catholic parents were not accepting of this. "
The Debate Lesson: America Now Has an Openly Socialist Party
"Sure, this batch of candidates sounded like a bunch of loons. They contended socialism is mostly about standing up to the richest one percent and promoting entrepreneurs and small business; climate change is the biggest national security threat facing the nation; college educations should be free for everyone; all lives don’t matter, black lives do; Obama is simultaneously an enormously successful president in managing the economy and the middle class is collapsing and there’s a need for a “New New Deal” which is in fact an Old Old Idea, considering how FDR called for a Second New Deal in 1935. The audience in Nevada applauded higher taxes, believes that Hillary Clinton doesn’t need to answer any more questions, supports the complete shutdown of the NSA domestic surveillance program, and that Obamacare benefits should be extended to illegal immigrants. There are kindergarten classes with more realistic assessments of cost-benefit tradeoffs than the crowd watching this debate at the Wynn Las Vegas." . . .
Commentary on the Democrat debate
From Taegan Goddard at Political Wire:
The Democrats are the Healthier Party All on the same page; spending America into bankruptcy
The Democrats are the Healthier Party All on the same page; spending America into bankruptcy
Window Closes for Joe Biden . . . "If he was looking for a Clinton mess-up as a rationale to get into the race, he didn’t get it. What’s more, by hugging Obama as closely as she did, Hillary also closed off an important lane for Biden. " . . .
Sanders Generated Most Search Interest . . . "During the debate, Sanders continually attracted more Google interest than Trump.' ”
Was Biden the biggest loser last night? . . . "So back to Joe B. If he is going to declare, he’d better do it soon. But seeing Hillary on her game, he is thinking about what his record could look like in the hands of her oppo researchers."
Bernie Sanders, Hillary's 'damned emails,' and the cheering press room
The Democratic Candidates Showed Themselves to be Lackluster and Out-of-Date . . . "Social, economic, and foreign policy issues were discussed as though no laws addressing these concerns had been passed during the past 100 years.". . .
Sanders Generated Most Search Interest . . . "During the debate, Sanders continually attracted more Google interest than Trump.' ”
Was Biden the biggest loser last night? . . . "So back to Joe B. If he is going to declare, he’d better do it soon. But seeing Hillary on her game, he is thinking about what his record could look like in the hands of her oppo researchers."
Bernie Sanders, Hillary's 'damned emails,' and the cheering press room
The Democratic Candidates Showed Themselves to be Lackluster and Out-of-Date . . . "Social, economic, and foreign policy issues were discussed as though no laws addressing these concerns had been passed during the past 100 years.". . .
People's Pundit Daily:
Schultz and Clinton warned the other candidates not to harm Hillary . . . "Though it wasn’t widely reported, Team Hillary and the Democratic National Committee Chair Debbie Wasserman-Schultz put the word out to the other candidates regarding attacking the frontrunner. In short, any serious challenge to Hillary on Benghazi, the email scandal or her prior statements that proved false would not bode well for their political career. Fournier, who has repeatedly reported on Clinton’s campaigning shortfalls and crisis mismanagement, noted the candidates took the threats seriously and fell in line.
“ 'It took more than an hour before CNN’s Anderson Cooper asked Clinton about the covert email system she established as secretary of State in defiance of federal regulations, subverting the Freedom of Information Act, thwarting congressional oversight, and jeopardizing U.S. secrets,” Fournier added. “And, even then, her chief rival offered Clinton cover.”
Hillary Gets Off Easy in First Debate. . . "Instead, Clinton’s Democratic opponents offered milquetoast gestures toward “new leadership” or wild-eyed calls for “political revolution.” And that gave Clinton the opportunity to turn tough questions to her into sharp criticisms of the Republicans running for president." . . .
Winners and Losers
Sanders Stumbles in Vegas Debate
Schultz and Clinton warned the other candidates not to harm Hillary . . . "Though it wasn’t widely reported, Team Hillary and the Democratic National Committee Chair Debbie Wasserman-Schultz put the word out to the other candidates regarding attacking the frontrunner. In short, any serious challenge to Hillary on Benghazi, the email scandal or her prior statements that proved false would not bode well for their political career. Fournier, who has repeatedly reported on Clinton’s campaigning shortfalls and crisis mismanagement, noted the candidates took the threats seriously and fell in line.
“ 'It took more than an hour before CNN’s Anderson Cooper asked Clinton about the covert email system she established as secretary of State in defiance of federal regulations, subverting the Freedom of Information Act, thwarting congressional oversight, and jeopardizing U.S. secrets,” Fournier added. “And, even then, her chief rival offered Clinton cover.”
Hillary Gets Off Easy in First Debate. . . "Instead, Clinton’s Democratic opponents offered milquetoast gestures toward “new leadership” or wild-eyed calls for “political revolution.” And that gave Clinton the opportunity to turn tough questions to her into sharp criticisms of the Republicans running for president." . . .
Winners and Losers
Sanders Stumbles in Vegas Debate
Ron Fournier: Hillary won, but it won't always be this easy
. . . "On the day of the debate, two stories underscored Clinton’s vulnerability.
. . . "That is Clinton’s problem. Like it was in 2008, her character is the issue that threatens to consume all others.
"The email scandal recalls questions about Clinton’s integrity that go back to the Rose Law Firm/Whitewater and the White House Travel Office. Flip-flopping on the Trans-Pacific Partnership and the Keystone XL pipeline add weight to the argument made by Democrats and Republicans alike that Clinton is a malleable opportunist.
"There are many people, including me, who know a side of Clinton that is strong (2012: “What I Learned Covering Hillary Clinton”) and compelling (2013: “Best Bet for a Third Clinton Term is If She Runs as the ‘Real Hillary’—warm, open, and honest”), which makes her actions this year shamefully inept (“Memo to Hillary: You’re Still The Problem”)." . . .
Weasel of the Week nominees
The Watcher’s Council
"It’s time once again for the Watcher’s Council’s ‘Weasel Of The Week’ nominations, where we pick our choices to compete for the award of the famed Golden Weasel to a public figure who particularly deserves to be slimed and mocked for his or her dastardly deeds during the week. Every Tuesday morning, tune in for the Weasel of the Week nominations!
"Here are this weeks’ nominees"
"The Noisy Room: My nomination this week is Debbie Wasserman Schultz… again. Not only did the deflecting ditz of the DNC say that Republicans want to deport all immigrants, they want to kick all women out of the country too. ". . .
Barack Obama’s ‘Spiritual Mentor,’ Anti-Semite And America Hater Jeremiah Wright!
"Bookworm Room :I think this week’s weasel award should go to Jeremiah Wright, for his jeremiad claiming that Jesus was a Palestinian and his announcement that Jews are “Europeans” who “took” the Palestinians’ country. " . . .
Tuesday, October 13, 2015
Let's talk about the bloodshed in Israel
Bookworm Room "Those who consume only the mainstream media do not know what’s going on in Israel. The media is lying to America through selectively presented news. News reports are careful to lead with headlines about Palestinians killed or wounded, only mentioning deep in the article that Palestinians met these misfortunes only after they tried to slaughter Jews. Bret Stephens says it best:
If you’ve been following the news from Israel, you might have the impression that “violence” is killing a lot of people. As in this headline: “Palestinian Killed As Violence Continues.”
. . .
"Two Palestinian Teenagers Shot by Israeli Police,” according to one headline. Or: “Israeli Retaliatory Strike in Gaza Kills Woman and Child, Palestinians Say,” according to another."
"Such was the media’s way of describing two weeks of Palestinian assaults that began when Hamas killed a Jewish couple as they were driving with their four children in the northern West Bank. Two days later, a Palestinian teenager stabbed two Israelis to death in Jerusalem’s Old City, and also slashed a woman and a 2-year-old boy. Hours later, another knife-wielding Palestinian was shot and killed by Israeli police after he slashed a 15-year-old Israeli boy in the chest and back."
Graphic Video: Palestinian Terrorist Rams Car Into Group Of Israeli Civilians, Stabs Several Dead… Oh, by the way, the terrorist was killed by a civilian with a gun
Code Pink will probably condemn the shooting of the Palestinian.
Will Obama invite the "Battlefield Cross boy" to the White House?
"GRESHAM, Ore.
– A 13-year-old boy was told to change his T-shirt or face discipline at his middle school."Alan Holmes' shirt included the image of a gun, which school leaders said is not allowed.
"But the boy and his family argued the rifle is shown with boots and a helmet, in what is recognized as the battle field cross for fallen soldiers, and is meant to support the troops. The shirt said "Standing for those who stood for us."
"'It's not standing for violence, I tell you that much," Holmes said. "It's standing for the memorial for the soldiers, who have died for us and our freedom, and I 100 percent support them because they're supporting us."
"In a brief statement to KGW, Gresham-Barlow School District spokeswoman Athena Vadnais wrote "… we have a policy on student dress and grooming. Weapons on a shirt are not appropriate in a school setting"." . . .
. . . "It is made up of the soldier's rifle stuck into the ground or into the soldier's boots, with helmet on top. Dog tags are sometimes placed on the rifle, and the boots of the dead soldier can be placed next to the rifle. The purpose is to show honor and respect for the dead at the battle site. The practice started during the American Civil War or maybe earlier as a meansof identifying the bodies on the battleground before they were removed.
"Today, it is an immediate means of showing respect for the dead among the still living members of the troop. It might be seen in the field or base camp after the battle in Afghanistan or Iraq. Used less today as a means to identify the dead but more as a private ceremony among those still living as a means to mourn, as attending the funeral is not always possible for soldiers still in the fight." . . .
Clock Boy Ahmed makes it to Mecca; calls America Islamophobic
Breitbart
“ 'Clock boy” Ahmed Mohamed made it to Mecca Friday for umrah, the Arabic word for pilgrimage, the portion of his Middle Eastern tour sponsored by the Saudi government. The trip also included the 14-year-old’s parents and other relatives, including one uncle who pushed the Islamophobia narrative.
"The uncle, identified by Arab News as Moussa Al-Hassan, asserted: “The ordinary American citizen lives in a state of fear of Arabs because of the American media’s portrayal of him as an extremist terrorist.”' . . .
. . . "Ahmed also filmed a promotional video to come meet “the clockmaker” at the Islamophobia touting Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) Oct. 17 “Champions for Justice” 21st Anniversary banquet held in Arlington, VA."
That America-phobic word "justice" again.
“ 'Clock boy” Ahmed Mohamed made it to Mecca Friday for umrah, the Arabic word for pilgrimage, the portion of his Middle Eastern tour sponsored by the Saudi government. The trip also included the 14-year-old’s parents and other relatives, including one uncle who pushed the Islamophobia narrative.
"The uncle, identified by Arab News as Moussa Al-Hassan, asserted: “The ordinary American citizen lives in a state of fear of Arabs because of the American media’s portrayal of him as an extremist terrorist.”' . . .
. . . "Ahmed also filmed a promotional video to come meet “the clockmaker” at the Islamophobia touting Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) Oct. 17 “Champions for Justice” 21st Anniversary banquet held in Arlington, VA."
That America-phobic word "justice" again.
This should give Hillary confidence
CNN Debate Moderator Was Once Member Of Clinton Global Initiative…
Reminder. Tonight's debate being moderated by someone who was a member of Clinton Foundation Global Initiative
Clinton character and competence up for discussion now
"When Clinton was secretary of state, she had the option of using a secure government email account. Instead, she opted for a personal account handled by a private server — one, the AP says, that was vulnerable to "low-skilled intruders."
"This much-discussed email setup, the AP reported Tuesday, "appeared to allow users to connect openly over the Internet to control it remotely."
Email Scandal: A Cancer On Clinton Candidacy…
Obama's playbook on how to beat Hillary Clinton . . . " How did the Obama team turn it around? The conventional wisdom is that he inspired voters with an uplifting message and out-organized Clinton in Iowa and elsewhere. And while it’s true that Obama had a superior organization and an optimistic message, the real beginning of the end for Hillary Clinton was when Obama attacked her greatest vulnerability: her character." . . .
"Hillary learned a lot of lessons from the 2007-2008 battle with Obama. In fact, one of the first decisions she made this time around was to hire Joel Benenson, the pollster who helped write the memo on how to beat her."
Hillary and the other guys debate tonight
Will Sanders Go Negative on Clinton?
How Will Clinton Respond?
Will There Be Fireworks from Martin O’Malley and the Other Second-Tier Candidates?
E-mails? What E-mails?
He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named
. . . "And looming over all is the specter of a possible Joe Biden campaign, which would fundamentally transform the race in ways no one can accurately predict."
All the above discussed in this NRO article
Why Hillary Can’t Lose the Debate . . . "But the precipitous decline in her fortunes and the rise of Sanders puts her in a position where any slip-up on her part is going to be magnified into a major disaster. Similarly, the expectations for her competitors are so low that if any one of them stand out and give a particularly strong performance when compared to Clinton, it will be viewed as a fatal sign of weakness just at the moment when that is the last thing she needs."
Why Hillary Can’t Lose the Debate . . . "But the precipitous decline in her fortunes and the rise of Sanders puts her in a position where any slip-up on her part is going to be magnified into a major disaster. Similarly, the expectations for her competitors are so low that if any one of them stand out and give a particularly strong performance when compared to Clinton, it will be viewed as a fatal sign of weakness just at the moment when that is the last thing she needs."
CNN to Help Democrats Avoid Actual Debate . . . "In other words, CNN will make the Republicans wrestle in the mud with the narcissist Donald Trump while helping Democrats look like “serious people.” After all, that motley crew will need all the help they can get."
Helping CNN for Tuesday’s Democratic Candidate Debate
. . . "I think we should help out CNN and come up with a few questions of our own for the candidates, since they’re probably not going to attack each other in any meaningful way. (I’ll take Chris Cillizza’s word for it.) With Donald Trump not in attendance, this could be a monumental snore. (No wonder they cut an hour.) Someone has to come to the aid of the network with some interesting questions.
"Here are some possibilities. Feel free to add others." Below are brief excerpts:
"Here are some possibilities. Feel free to add others." Below are brief excerpts:
“Governor O’Malley, you apologized for saying ‘All lives matter.’ Are you an abject coward or just an idiot?”
“For the group, the Republicans have two Latino candidates, one black and one woman. Other than one woman, the Democrats have four older white males with one yet more elderly white male waiting in the wings. Please explain the lack of diversity in your party or is ’white skin privilege’ just a bunch of baloney?”
“Mr. Chafee, do I know you? You look vaguely familiar. You’re not my old insurance broker, are you?”
This dithering president, hoping to leave his mess to his successor
Putin Bombs Syria, As Obama Saddles My Little Pony "Rivalry: When told Russia's Vladimir Putin was challenging his leadership, President Obama's first response was to say that his "definition of leadership would be leading on climate change." We're not making this up.
. . .
But it's no accident that he mentioned climate change first. He has said before that there is no "greater threat to future generations than climate change.""The nation should be quaking that it has a president who would say — and maybe even believe — something so shallow and trend-driven. While the Islamic State continues to steal, kill and destroy, and Putin is seizing land and bombing his way to becoming the world's strong man, our president wants to saddle My Little Pony.
"In the midst of this presidential flailing, a couple of big hitters in the science world are hoping to straighten out the crooked thinking on global warming.
. . .
"Our country should be concerned that its president would rather chase an enemy that doesn't exist than confront the hard realities of the Middle East and Islamic terrorism. But he is exactly what a lot of voters asked for. Maybe they are where the madness lies." Emphasis added, TD
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