Warren Buffet and Keystone: Friend or Foe?

Buffett and Shultz, allies of Obama and Steyer, endorse Keystone pipeline  . . . "Buffett, a close ally of President Obama said during a CNBC interview Monday he thought the controversial project was a "good idea for the country.' " . . .

Warren Buffett Profits Hugely from Obama Keystone Decision  . . . . . . "With the permit denied, the only option left to transport the oil is via railroad. One of the key railroads which will be running this oil is the Burlington Northern Santa Fe, a railroad which Buffett acquired in 2009. As Krista York-Wooley, a spokeswoman for BNSF, put it, if Keystone XL “doesn’t happen, we’re here to haul.' ”

Warren Buffett Is Still Bullish On Rail--And Keystone  MAR 3, 2014. . . "BNSF has ramped up its operations there dramatically, now moving 600,000 barrels of oil per day (once refined, that’s enough to fill the gas tanks of 1.35 million cars), more than ten times the amount moved in 2010.

"Rail has emerged as an alternative to pipelines, offering a faster means of shipping crude–though perhaps more risky, as a recent spate of oil car accidents has shown.

"Despite his stake in the railroad business, Buffett still expressed support for the controversial Keystone XL Pipeline." 

“ 'I think probably the Keystone Pipeline is a good idea from the country,” he posited. As to if and when it would be completed, his answer was less definitive: “I have no idea.”

"Buffett’s BNSF, along with rival Union Pacific and others, stand to profit either way. Even if plans for the pipeline go ahead, locomotives will be needed to lug out much of the raw material needed for its construction; Buffett says Keystone is “not that big a competitor.' ” . . .

This can't work out well (UPDATED)

This Happened In America: American Muslims Stone Christians in Dearborn, MI   
But I do fear these "Christians" were not all like the gentle sheep Christ calls us to be, but contentious and angry. I hate to see taunting done in the name of Christ. TD

"If this extremely disturbing video does not result in a Federal investigation into the human rights violations of those Christians physically attacked at the 2012 Dearborn Arab Festival then we are watching the beginning of a new America, a MUSLIM AMERICA. "In this new America, a MUSLIM AMERICA, shariah-compliant Muslims have succeeded in striking fear into the hearts of the infidels. In the case of the Dearborn Arab Festival, you will see that the infidels are NOT the few, brave Christians who withstood the physical attacks by the blood-thirsty Muslims, but the fearful are those who have taken an oath to protect Americans. The fearful, are the Dearborn Sheriff and Police. Sadly, you will see the Police fearful of confronting the criminals and enforcing the law as they stand by watching "Muslims Gone Wild," attack the helpless Christians." . . .

German Gangs Are Beating Up Immigrants After Syrian Refugees Sexually Assault Germany’s Women

"Days after the sexual assaults on German women in Cologne city came to light, local gangs are uniting in a “manhunt” of foreigners.  And just this weekend, two Pakistanis and a Syrian man were injured in attacks by gangs of people in Cologne, German police said. On New Year’s Eve, Cologne was the scene of dozens of assaults on women, a number that has grown into hundreds as more and women have come forward to register complaints." . . .

UPDATE: The Crisis Of Our Time

. . . "I admire the attempts by disarmed Europeans to fight back against the “refugees” in Germany and elsewhere. But I think their attention is misplaced by only going into the streets. A much more effective tactic would be to target the traitors among their own political ruling class. They need to be taught that treason bears a high price." . . .

Al Roker Learns How Muslims Feel About Black People

Debbie Schlussel

. . . "Back in November, when Al Roker said he and his son were refused service by a New York City cabbie–who passed them by and picked up a White customer instead–I pointed out that Al Roker was now officially learning all about Islam . . . and that he must be tolerant of the “Religion of Peace” and stop whining. After all, we know who the cabbies in New York (and many other places throughout America) are: Muslims." . . .

Rahman

"But I was attacked by a ton of people who e-mailed, etc. and said that I was “assuming” and other BS. Uh-huh. Sure, I was. That’s why it’s now come out that the cabbie who wouldn’t serve Al Roker because of his race is named Mahabur Rahman (average Southern White Protestant name, right?)." . . .

Mahabur Rahman, New York taxi driver accused of refusing Al Roker is fined

The High Cost of a Bad Reputation

"Life lessons that Hillary Clinton and Ted Cruz should have learned decades ago."

WSJ  . . . "For Mr. Cruz the lesson hit home with the damage, however small or significant, caused by Mr. Trump’s putting forward the issue of Mr. Cruz’s constitutional eligibility, due to birth in Canada, for the presidency. Mr. Trump was particularly devilish: He didn’t insist Mr. Cruz was ineligible but simply said, with an air of mock concern, that a President Cruz could bog the country down in years of court challenges. This was primo Doubt-Casting, aimed at giving potential Cruz supporters reservations.

 "As for Mrs. Clinton, she has clearly been rattled by Mr. Trump’s merciless resurrection of her alleged complicity in the sometimes brutal handling of women involved in her husband’s dramas. This reminds everyone of—and introduces young voters, who were children during the Gennifer Flowers through Monica Lewinskystories to—the whole sordid underside of Clintonism. Mrs. Clinton clearly wasn’t expecting it, and she bobbled. She has never gone up against a competitor like Mr. Trump." . . .

After 23 years at the highest levels of public life, Mrs. Clinton has become encrusted by scandal, from her part in her husband’s dramas straight through to Benghazi, the Clinton Foundation and the emails, in connection with which she may be indicted. She brings scandal with her, always has. I would be surprised if many people were not thinking: “Do we really want to go back to all that again, knowing it never ends, knowing there will be another scandal, that all we have to do is wait?”

 

Walmart To Close 100s Of Stores…

Weasel Zippers

"Liberals finally got their wish. Now thousands of people don’t have jobs."

"Via AP:

Wal-Mart is closing 269 stores, more than half of them in the U.S. and another big chunk in its challenging Brazilian market.

The stores being shuttered account for a fraction of the company’s 11,000 stores worldwide and less than 1 percent of its global revenue.

More than 95 percent of the stores set to be closed in the U.S. are within 10 miles of another Wal-Mart. The Bentonville, Arkansas, company said it is working to ensure that workers are placed in nearby locations.

The store closures will start at the end of the month.

Read more

Is Your Wal-Mart Closing?   "Wal-Mart Stores Inc. is closing 154 locations across the U.S. at the end of the month as part of a broader restructuring. Most are smaller Wal-Mart Express locations, but it’s also closing some Supercenters and Sam’s Club stores. See if your local Wal-Mart is on the list:" . . .

Charles Krauthammer: The state of the Obama presidency is spent

comicallyincorrect

WaPo, via the Wisconsin State Journal  "President Obama’s Tuesday night address to Congress was less about the state of the union than the state of the presidency. And the state of this presidency is spent.

"The signs of intellectual exhaustion were everywhere. Consider just three. After taking credit for success in Syria, raising American stature abroad and prevailing against the Islamic State — one claim more surreal than the next — Obama was forced to repair to his most well-worn talking point: “If you doubt America’s commitment — or mine — to see that justice is done, just ask Osama bin Laden.”

"Really? Five years later, that’s all you’ve got?

"Indeed, it is. What else can Obama say? Talk about Crimea? Cite Yemen, Libya, Iraq, the South China Sea, the Taliban’s return?" . . .

America's mother-daughter team: Hillary and Chelsea. Horrifying update.

Oh, before we begin, let's set the stage: Dem Panic: Hillary’s Catastrophic Collapse In One Chart  More at the link.

Now back to the Clinton team:

Hillary campaign throws Chelsea under the bus  "Chelsea Clinton’s debut as a campaign attack dog was disastrous.  As disastrous as her mother’s attempted quip about wiping a server “with a cloth.”  As disastrous as her stint as an overpaid NBC correspondent.  It was so bad that her mother’s campaign is distancing itself from her comments."
. . . 

"In response, the campaign is disclaiming any responsibility for Chelsea’s blunder:

Asked if she would continue to attack Sanders and whether she’s suited for the role, [campaign spokesman Brian] Fallon called Chelsea Clinton “policy-obsessed” and said the attack lines had not been planned.

Hillary Was Interviewed on Lifetime and It Was the Worst Thing Ever

. . . "Last night, Hillary Clinton was interviewed on a Lifetime show called “The Conversation” by host Amanda de Cadenent and a bunch of “YouTube stars,” and I must admit that it wasn’t as bad as I expected it to be. 

"It was much, much worse."

Earlier this week, Politico touted the interview as something that would be “showing off a softer side” of Mrs. Clinton. In other words: It would be her campaign’s 9 billionth attempt at humanizing her, an attempt to get voters excited about Hillary the Gal and not just Hillary the Candidate.

. . . 

"In any case, the quote was far from the only thing that had de Cadenet freaking out as if she had just had her first kiss with the most popular guy in school. At one point, she was so unable to contain her excitement that she suddenly burst out “I could sit and talk to you for so long!” to which Hillary replied “This Is So Much Fun!”

. . . 

"Whoa! The little boys she grew up with wanted to play with other little boys instead of girls when they were children? How traumatic – and to think that she probably grew up believing that this devastating experience was a normal one! 

"Oh wait. It is."

 

UPDATE from WaPo: The case for Jerry Brown to run for president  Maybe we should root for Hillary to be the Dem candidate after all.

"Amid the breathless speculation as to whether Vice President Biden will get into the Democratic presidential race -- and, if not Biden, then who else? -- there's one name that's consistently overlooked: Jerry Brown."

Hat tip to Harley Standlee, Placerville, CA

3 Stunning Indictments of Obama and Hillary in Benghazi Movie

PJ Media

"Michael Bay’s 13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi is a fantastic film, no less excellent for its surprisingly subtle political commentary. Far better than any direct attack ad, this film blasts President Obama and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton while telling a compelling story of terror and heroism."

. . . 

"Unavoidably political, the film bears three themes that condemn the leadership of Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton:" . . .

Sympathy for the Devil... But None for White Victims of Violence

"At the exact moment I was writing this article, a large group of black people was killing Robert Ponsi, a 29-year old white waiter on his way home from his job at the James Joyce Pub."

American Thinker  "Who speaks for the dead? The victims of black on white violence?

"In Baltimore, the answer is “what victims?”

"The locals don’t even remember them: In December the Baltimore Sun ran a glowing portrait of Marin Alsop, the symphony conductor who had recently explained to the BBC that riots in Baltimore were necessary because racist white people did not listen to black people.

"She doubled down on her remarks to the Sun: 

Baltimore's black community reached a boiling point after decades of police brutality and racial inequality persisted.
"When people don’t respond to each other, yet the conditions continue -- how do you finally get someone's attention? It’s by grabbing them by the shoulders,” she said. "That's what happened.”

"In a story about Alsop, I mentioned the many performers around the country who are victims of black violence, including Peter Marvit of Baltimore. Soon after, I received an email from one of Peter’s friends, John Bosma:" . . . Read more

libertyalliance.com

On the Republican debates, Jan 14th

The Debate: How It All Went Down  "It's also about persuading the roughly forty-two percent who don't self-identify as conservative or liberal – the centrists.    "What did they see?" Candidate by candidate:

Ted Cruz makes Donald Trump his Mitch  . . . "Cruz also made the point that Trump was relying on Harvard Law professor Larry Tribe, a far leftist who supports Hillary Clinton for president.

"Trump was made to look small and petty as Cruz came out as the first candidate to challenge Trump in a debate and beat him." Relating to the discussion: Alan Grayson Explains Why He'll Sue Ted Cruz Over Presidential Eligibility

breitbart.com/big-journalism

Out of touch Jeb! says Trump's Muslim ban is out of touch  . . . "Jeb represents the worst side of so-called "multilateralism", the feeling that building coalitions at the UN or resolutions produced by the Arab League will accomplish anything. It won't. Protecting our borders, using military power, and showing terrorists we mean business is the answer, and on this subject, Jeb is wrong and Donald Trump is right"

Report Card: Trump, Cruz Dominate the Debate Stage   . . . "Front-runners Trump and Cruz dominated the stage, Christie and Rubio asserted themselves as establishment contenders with flair and muscle, Bush and Kasich gave earnest, fluent presentations. Two extended scraps between Trump and Cruz defined the evening, but were unlikely to change the contours of a race that is just days away from seeing real voters vote."  More on Trump/Cruz here.

Bush donors await green light to jump ship  . . . "the donor class believes it is just a matter of time before the candidate they threw so much money behind drops out of the race.

3, maybe 4, takeaways from the Republican debate  . . . "But clearly under pressures of the looming votes, they're sliding right on quadrennial schedule, into a familiar Republican fratricidal mode. Trump vs Cruz. Bush vs Trump. Rubio vs Cruz. Christie vs Rubio. Be assured, every one of those verbal shots already resides in Democrat video libraries, curing for autumn use.

Crowd boos Donald Trump during epic showdown with Ted Cruz over Canadian birth issue

The Skinny on the GOP Debate  . . . "Jeb Bush’s PAC seems bound and determined to make its consultants rich by running attack ads against Marco Rubio; those attacks don’t even offer the probability the votes they’d shake loose will go to Jeb. And his debate performances continue to be woeful.

"Kasich. Simply. Will. Not. Stop. Flailing. His. Arms.

"And Ben Carson, who is a wonderful man and an inspiring figure, just doesn’t have a suitable command of policy to hold his own in this talented a Republican field.

"As for Mike Huckabee, Rick Santorum, Carly Fiorina and the rest — if you’re at the kids’ table, you’re through. Ditto for Rand Paul, who opted not to be a factor tonight.

"At this point, a four-man race is where we are. It’s Trump, Cruz, Rubio, and Christie. And any of the four ought to be colossal favorites over whoever the Democrats might belch out of their primaries."

But I feel Carly Fiorina should have been on the main debate stage.  I like this candidate and want to hear more from her. TD

Posts above from American Thinker and Lucianne

GOP Debate Winner: Ted Cruz  . . . "Tonight’s GOP debate was Ted Cruz’s night. He went right after Donald Trump multiple times, but in a way that came across as forceful and informed, but not nasty. He also fended off a pretty vigorous attack from Marco Rubio. His strongest points came early and against Trump, when the audience would be the largest."

PJ Media: GOP Debate Wrap-Up: No Clear Winner, But a Couple of Losers  "If John Kasich makes it to the next primetime debate stage, just stand him in a corner and have him hold a sign that says "OHIO."

"I said there were a couple of losers (Kasich and Carson) in this debate, but there were three for the night. Rand Paul did himself no favors by sitting out the earlier debate. It made him seem petty, which no one ever accused him of being before this campaign. I didn't even think of him until someone tweeted me that he was learning a lot watching Paul on Periscope. That was just sad. At this point it's probably a tossup between him and Carson for who exits next."

Weasel Of The Week!! – 01/14/16

Noisy Room

Yes, once again, It’s time to present this week’s statuette of shame, The Golden Weasel!!

Every Tuesday, the Council nominates some of the slimiest, most despicable characters in public life for some deed of evil, cowardice or corruption they’ve performed. Then we vote to single out one particular Weasel for special mention, to whom we award the statuette of shame, our special, 100% plastic Golden Weasel. This week’s nominees were all slimy and despicable, but the votes are in and we have our winner… the envelope please…

The Obama State Department!!

"Fausta’s Blog: The Weasel of the Week is the Obama administration, for shipping a Hellfire missile to Cuba,

• in early 2014
• which its manufacturer, Lockheed, noticed “was missing”in June of that year
• and ended up in Cuba
• during the time the Obama administration was finalizing its negotiations for easing relations with the Communist dictatorship, but didn’t demand the missile back
• and instead removed Cuba from the states sponsors of terrorism list
• and went right ahead with the easing.

"But wait! There’s more:

• Some members of Congress were told.
• The State Dept. does not deny that the U.S. may have sold the missile to Cuba.

"And now, “nobody’s sure” of the missile’s whereabouts, but one can’t rule North Korea among the possibilities," . . .

Still Obama's voters love him, find him likable, and he remains smug and condescending

Obama cites American Revolution as example of Americans being falsely paranoid about gov’t tyranny?

The Right Scoop   "If Obama wanted to assure people that he wasn’t a crazy idiot or a tyrant, he probably shouldn’t have smugly smirked about the American founding as an example of a “conspiracy theory” of Americans paranoid about a tyrannic government."

Observe his attitude as he speaks:

Via Bill Miller at Mark Levin's Fan Club of Intelligent, Thinking Women (and Men)