As Socialism Becomes More Popular, Its Problems Become More Obvious

Bruce Deitrick Price  "Socialism promises a fairer society.  Many people, regardless of their political labels, respond to this goal.  Even some Christians see socialism and Christianity as converging belief systems.  Both sides say we have a moral duty to care for the needy and hungry.

"Any advocacy of socialism generates at least some degree of sympathetic agreement.  Some suspect that socialism, compared to capitalism, occupies the moral high ground.

"The problem that quickly arises is the matter of choice or free will.  Will you accept socialism only because a powerful government threatens you?  If you are compelled to do something, the spirituality goes out of it. 

"Even if you become a socialist because you believe it’s the enlightened choice, many dangers loom.  Mainly, can you withdraw from a socialist agenda if it starts to be oppressive and indeed murderous?  How do you back up?  Ask the Venezuelans." . . .

Cornell law professor creates online database of 220 universities teaching critical race theory to help parents choose colleges that don't make the 'racist ideology' mandatory

UK Daily Mail "A Cornell Law School professor has launched a new database which lists schools teaching critical race theory, after blasting the practice as ‘very racist’ and accusing ‘anti-racism ideology’ of causing discrimination on campuses.

"William Jacobson appeared on Fox News on Thursday night to speak about the site, which he claims will help parents avoid sending their children to schools where they will be ‘indoctrinated’ into thinking that the ‘most important thing in society is the color of your skin’. 

"Jacobson, the founder of the conservative website Legal Insurrection, launched the site earlier this week and has already listed 220 universities and their approaches to critical race theory, which Fox host Tucker Carlson branded as the notion that ‘some races are inherently better than other races’.

"Broadly, critical race theory says that white supremacy is an ideology that is baked into the structures of society and particularly the law - and that to deal with it, everyone who is white should acknowledge how they have benefited from it, or become 'privileged.'

"But critics say that it leaves people exposed to the training feeling that they are being blamed for problems that they did not cause - such as slavery and Jim Crow - and that it is itself racially divisive." . . .

From Legal Insurrection: “what’s being taught on campuses is that the … most important thing … is the color of your skin”

Biden’s Banana Republic

  Issues & Insights

"New York Times reporter has suggested the president appoint a “reality czar,” who would lead “a cross-agency task force to tackle disinformation and domestic extremism.” Please tell us, comrade, when the show trials begin. We don’t want to miss them.

"The author of this idea is Times technology reporter Kevin Roose, who was writing about “how the Biden administration can help solve our reality crisis.” His is not a lone recommendation on how the ruling class should re-educate, curb, and cancel the unruly masses to the right of center. Others want the Biden White House to establish various versions of George Orwell’s Ministry of Truth, which was itself a ministry of propaganda. The Democrats and allied activists are itching to shut down speech they don’t agree with, but do it under the cover of preserving and honoring “truth.”

"Odd, isn’t it, that the same people who claim to be so interested in truth and reality today for four years couldn’t stop talking about how the Russians put Donald Trump in the White House? Maybe they’re engrossed only with their version of the truth – their own fantasies and efforts to indoctrinate an entire population.

"A country and a culture are in trouble when those in authority allow only one voice to be heard, when they decide what is acceptable speech and what isn’t, when the controversial and the unpopular are treated as crimes to be punished. Biden hasn’t bitten – yet – on a reality czar or ministry of truth. But under his administration, this country is shaping up as a banana republic. Think about: . . ."

There’s No Reason for Biden to Reward Iran

"Column: Sanctions relief didn't bring stability in 2015. And it won't now

And one for the Ayatollah too.

 Matthew Continetti   "Back in September, Joe Biden described his Iran policy in 
an op-ed for CNN. After several paragraphs criticizing President Trump, Biden made an "unshakable commitment to prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon." Then he offered Tehran "a credible path back to diplomacy." The terms were simple. "If Iran returns to strict compliance with the nuclear deal," Biden wrote, "the United States would rejoin the agreement as a starting point for follow-on negotiations." Sanctions would be lifted. And Biden is sticking with his plan. Recently Tom Friedman asked him if the offer stands. "It's going to be hard," Biden replied, "but yeah."

"Sure, Biden admitted, the agreement did not cover Iran's missile programs, or support for terrorism, or human-rights violations, or malign behavior in Syria, Iraq, and Yemen. Absolutely, it contained a sunset clause that freed Iran of its obligations, and limited inspections to non-military installations. True, Iran maintained its archive of nuclear weapons research (until Israel revealed it to the world in 2018). And yes, the regional dynamic has changed. But these are secondary issues. "The best way to achieve getting some stability in the region," Biden said, is "with the nuclear program."

"Come again?" . . .

Ian Macfarlane

Hell hath no fury like...Nancy Pelosi

http://www.terrellaftermath.com/

Nancy Pelosi’s latest stunt proves she’s obsessed with President Trump  . . . "Clearly, Pelosi, 80, hates Trump now that he dismisses her as “Crazy Nancy” and “a sick puppy,” says her teeth are falling out and refuses to talk to her.

" 'But love and hate are closely intertwined in the human condition. Nothing makes a woman more spiteful than unrequited love.' " . . .

Way back in 2017: Pelosi: ‘How dare’ Republicans criticize liberal hate speech before shooting

Despite Pelosi’s rhetoric, the fact remains that liberals and their media puppet masters have gone over the top with eliminationist rhetoric ever since November’s election.  Not only have liberals attacked and threatened Republicans, they’ve gone after Trump supporters, with some advocating their death. So yes, the left owns this and it’s time they dial it back…

 

Even the parody sites have sized up present Democrats and their network on choice

 CNN To Give ISIS Equal Time To Respond To Trump's State Of The Union

Babylon Bee

ATLANTA, GA—In the interest of fairness in broadcasting, CNN has announced the cable news channel will give members of ISIS equal time to respond to President Trump's State of the Union address later this evening.

Several ISIS representatives will be allowed to give a full address responding to the president's remarks, criticizing him for his border security stance and debunking his claims on the need for a wall along the southern border of the country.

"Americans deserve to hear from every perspective, whether that's the bad orange man or these brave freedom fighters," said a CNN spokesperson. "We will give them a fair hearing and see what they have to say. We're confident it will be an informed and interesting perspective, unlike whatever drivel we hear from the orange man."

"Did we mention he is bad? He is bad," the spokesperson added.

ISIS has thanked CNN for the opportunity, calling the station "a true friend of democracy."

And...

Snopes Rates AOC's Account Of Capitol Attack As 'Factually Inaccurate But Morally True'

Liberals 'Heart' Murderers

 Ann Coulter   "I assume it’s overkill to continue listing the evidence against death row inmate Kevin Cooper, duly convicted of committing a quadruple murder back in 1983. The blinding proof of his guilt was covered in last week’s column.

"To review, this included shoeprint evidence, footprint evidence, cigarette and tobacco evidence, blood evidence and DNA evidence, proving that this violent rapist and mental hospital escapee:

"— hid out in a house next to Doug and Peggy Ryen’s Chino Hills, California, home for two days after escaping from prison;

"— used a hatchet and hunting knife taken from his hideout to hack to death two adults and two children at the Ryen home and critically wound a third child;

"— stole the family’s station wagon and later abandoned it in Long Beach, along with his DNA on prison-issued cigarettes, before escaping to Mexico;

"— returned to California, where he raped a woman at knifepoint, leading to his capture.

"This week, we’ll consider the specific claims made by The New York Times’ Nicholas Kristof purporting to raise doubts about Cooper’s guilt.

"Kristof’s special pleading proves that no one on death row is innocent. I didn’t pick this case. The anti-death penalty zealots picked it, splashing it across the “Newspaper of Record.”  I have to believe they didn’t choose their worst example to showcase, so let’s look at the honesty of their arguments about Kevin Cooper." . . . Full article here

Latest CNN Slip-Up On Trump Impeachment Shows Obsession Over Former President Has Entered Creepy Territory

Townhall  "He has long left office, but the man lives rent-free in the heads of the liberal media. The liberal media’s obsession with Donald Trump has entered creepy territory. We all knew the network was unabashedly anti-Trump. We knew there was an obsession, but not like this—nothing below the belt. That’s where it has ventured into in recent days—and it’s not just CNN hosts. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) made an unfortunate remark about the former president as the upper chamber gears up for a second impeachment trial.

. . . "It goes without saying that Brian Stelter is the last person – and I do mean the very last person – who should be chiming in with lessons on how to be a better journalist. I let him know it, as did several others:

You could have done the same thing with serial fraudster Michael Avenatti, Brian, and yet you and your network propped him up as a possible 2020 presidential contender. He has a criminal record now. Go figure... #FactsFirst 🍎 https://t.co/Beg1gkjv7D

— Sister Toldjah, VP of BS Detection 😁 (@sistertoldjah) February 3, 2021>>.

AOC faces backlash as critics point out she wasn't in Capitol building during riot

. @AOC made clear she didn’t know who was at her door. Breathless attempts by media to fan fictitious news flames are dangerous.

 Fox News "Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., is facing criticism over initial claims she made about the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, with many noting that she wasn't even in the Capitol when it occurred.

"The controversy erupted after the New York congresswoman posted a video in which she described a confrontation with Capitol Police at her office, which is located on the larger Capitol complex. But it is not in the Capitol itself — which includes the dome, the House, and the Senate — and was where many rioters stormed in and were seen breaking windows.

"Her office is located in the Cannon building, which is accessible through underground tunnels connected to the Capitol as well as via a short stroll down a walkway and across the street. It was also one of the buildings where staff was told to evacuate after suspicious packages were found in the area. Law enforcement found pipe bombs and Molotov cocktails in the vicinity.

"In response to the incident, the congresswoman said: "I did not know if I was going to make it to the end of that day alive." She also accused Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, of almost having her "murdered," touching on accusations that Cruz and others incited the attack through their rhetoric about the election.

""I can tell you that I had a very close encounter where I thought I was going to die," she said in a video last month.

"In her more recent video, she offered an emotional recollection of how she hid behind a bathroom door and heard the police officer break into her office.

" 'I thought I was going to die," she said, noting that she didn't initially realize the person trying to enter her office was police. "I have never been quieter in my entire life.' " . . .

Rep. Nancy Mace

@RepNancyMace

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@AOC

made clear she didn’t know who was at her door. Breathless attempts by media to fan fictitious news flames are dangerous. My office is 2 doors down. Insurrectionists never stormed our hallway. Egregious doesn’t even begin to cover it. Is there nothing MSM won’t politicize? . . .

Fact Check the Left: Did Ocasio-Cortez Mislead the Public About Her Location During Capitol Hill Riot? . . . "The New York leftist is getting dragged on social media. She has gone on a tirade about why we shouldn’t move on from the Capitol Hill riot on January 6. That’s the day pro-Trump supporters stormed the Capitol Building as members of Congress were certifying the 2020 election results. Five people died. It derailed the GOP’s symbolic move of challenging the Electoral College results. This was going to happen at least three times. The objection would be lobbed, the House and Senate would go to their respective chambers for up to two hours of debate, hold another vote to verify the allocation of the electoral votes, and then continue with the certification process. Protesters stormed the US Capitol as the first objection was being debated.

"Ocasio-Cortez, and I know some of you don’t like me saying this, is smarter than she looks. She’s a masterful communicator. It’s manipulation for sure — but she knows how to reach her audience, how to animate them, and how to use social media. Donald Trump has the same skill when it comes to audience engagement on these platforms.

She took aim at the "move on" calls, saying that this is the rhetoric of abusers. That’s when she dropped the bombshell that she was a survivor of sexual assault. And there is the iron dome protection shield. I’m not here to discuss the veracity of that claim, . . ."

Even the parody site, Babylon Bee couldn't pass this all up: AOC Claims Two Men In MAGA Hats Threw Economics Textbooks At Her

. . . "At one point, two scary men in MAGA hats, like, literally threw copies of Basic Economics by Thomas Sowell, literally right at me," said AOC. "They said: 'Read this! Read this please!' in their very scary man voices. I thought at that moment I was going to die. I'm lucky to still be standing before you today." . . .

CNN’s Don Lemon, Chris Cuomo Defend AOC — The Threat Doesn’t Have to Be Real for You to Believe It  "CNN anchors Don Lemon, and Chris Cuomo defended Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s (D-NY) emotional telling of her experience during the deadly riots at Capitol Hill on January 6." . . .

Biden's Education Sec Pick Asked About Boys Playing in Girls' Sports — WOW

Tony Branco

Rumble  "Rand Paul confronts Biden's education secretary pick on the controversial issue of biological men competing who identify as women competing in Women and girls sports.

"Cardona tries to avoid answering the question so Rand Paul doubles down and points out how unfair and destructive to women sports this is. Including bringing up a letter Connecticut's Office of Civil Rights wrote on the matter."

Adam Schiff is getting desperate for that Senate seat

Schifftoons Schiff seems to be loved by the left, and hated by the right.
He’s a congenital liar, and will do anything he can to hurt or defeat
 President Donald Trump. Schiff does not appear to care a whit about
 the damage he is doing to the country is his single minded pursuit of
 the President.

 Monica Showalter

Schiff may be feeling “boxed in” as a white, male politician with limited chances for higher office in an increasingly diverse California, according to Bill Whalen, a fellow at the Hoover Institution think tank.

"Is there anyone more desperate for power than wretched Rep. Adam Schiff?

"The Burbank, California Democrat most famous for his failed impeach-Trump fiasco, is still trying to get himself into a Senate seat, and going to increasingly elaborate means to get it.

"According to Axios:

Rep. Adam Schiff is quietly lobbying Gov. Gavin Newsom and his allies to appoint him California’s next attorney general, according to people familiar with the matter.

Why it matters: ...

• The attorney general's job also would better position Schiff, a high-profile Democrat who led the Russia investigation into then-President Trump, to run for Sen. Dianne Feinstein’s seat, should the 87-year-old decide not to run for reelection in 2024.
• The AG's job is being vacated by Xavier Becerra, who President Biden has nominated to serve as secretary of Health and Human Services.

"So he seems to be copying the Xavier Becerra and for that matter, Kamala Harris, model. of using the California attorney general's post as a perch to vault to higher office. . . "-

Bad day for Adam Schiff

11 Iranians arrested in Arizona after jumping U.S.-Mexico border

 Washington Times  "Border Patrol agents arrested 11 Iranians Monday after they sneaked across the border into Arizona.

"The five women and six men were traveling as a group, and were nabbed on a bridge near San Luis, a border crossing point. Agents said the group had just crossed the border.

"Iran is a “special interest” country for border apprehensions because of its nexus to terrorism, though there was no mention of those concerns in relation to this group." . . .