Jasmine Crockett triggered by JD Vance saying she has ‘street-girl persona’

 “Y’all know we got Governor Hot Wheels down there, come on now,” Crockett said at the time. “And the only thing hot about him is that he is a hot ass mess, honey.”

American Spectator

BizPac Review  "Democratic Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett reacted angrily on Sunday to Vice President JD Vance accusing her of having a phony “street-girl persona.”

"Vance made the remark at Turning Point USA’s (TPUSA) AmericaFest on Sunday, noting that Crockett is running for Senate but that “her street-girl persona is about as real as her nails.” Crockett responded on MS NOW’s “The Weekend Primetime,” arguing that Vance was attempting to “rile up his base” and claiming Republicans feared her Texas Senate campaign before refuting the accusation.

“I’m sorry, but anybody that you talk to knows my credentials. They know that I’ve gone to school. They know that I’m educated. I never tried to put on some random story about where I came from,” Crockett said. “But at the end of the day, I am who I am, and I am authentic. And that is actually what they are fearful of, is my authenticity, because it rings true with every single American, whether they’re a Texan or not. It rings true that I am fighting for real, everyday people.”. . . 

And, as always when you challenge a black Democrat, expect the racism demagoguery to burst forth from any graduate of the Waters/ Reid University of Racism:

"Crockett also accused Vance of racism over his allegation.  

“I have been a black woman my entire life. I promise you there are other people just like JD Vance who have tried to do the same racist tropes my entire life,” she said. “And somehow I ascended and became a U.S. congresswoman. It will not be different when I become a U.S. senator. And we can have a conversation when I get to the Senate floor if he wants to talk.”

JD Vance goes nuclear on 'disgusting' attacks against wife Usha with a blistering warning   . . . "Vance's stern words come as the vice president has faced allegations that his marriage has been on the rocks this year, including Usha being seen without her wedding ring on official trips. 

"He singled out Fuentes in particular for his repeat slights at the Second Lady, which have included branding her a 'Jeet' in an insult to her Indian heritage. 

"When Vance was selected as Donald Trump's 2024 running mate, Fuentes also questioned: 'Who is this guy, really? Do we really expect that the guy who has an Indian wife and named their kid Vivek is going to support white identity?'  

"Vance has faced calls to distance himself from the influencer amid speculation he is plotting a 2028 presidential run, as Fuentes commands a huge audience despite saying in the past that he 'loves Hitler' and believes the Holocaust 'is exaggerated.'

"In Vance's interview this week, he issued a sharp rebuke of Fuentes' anti-Semitic stances, saying that 'anti-Semitism, and all forms of ethnic hatred, have no place in the conservative movement.'

" 'Whether you’re attacking somebody because they’re white or because they’re black or because they’re Jewish, I think it’s disgusting,' Vance continued." . . . 

How can Democrats be any more repulsive? From all you see above, to cheering for Hamas, which placed babies in ovens or beheading them, murdering entire families, forcing families to sit on floors next to their slain 13-year-old daughter, cutting off breasts of captured Israeli women and raping them. And, of course, wearing those fancy designer scarves in honor of those who do such things. TD

My Resignation From The Heritage Foundation

 Reason.com; Josh Blackman   I sent this letter this evening to Dr. Kevin Roberts, President of the Heritage Foundation.

Dear Dr. Roberts, It is with deep regret that I must resign my position as Senior Editor of the

Josh Blackman

Heritage Guide to the Constitution. Indeed, I could not have even conceived of such an action only a few months ago when we launched the third edition of the guide. On Constitution Day, I proudly stood at the Heritage Foundation as we released this book to the world. But your actions have made my continued affiliation with Heritage untenable. First, your comments were a huge unforced blunder, and gave aid and comfort to the rising tide of antisemitism on the right. Second, in the wake of your remarks, jurists, scholars, and advocates have made clear to me they can no longer associate with the Heritage Guide they contributed to. Third, and perhaps most tragically, your actions have weakened the ability of the storied Meese Center for Legal and Judicial Studies to promote the rule of law. My resignation is effective immediately.

"For the past decade, I have cherished my close ties with The Heritage Foundation. I received several awards from Heritage, including the inaugural Edwin Meese Originalism Award. Every year, I lecture at the Heritage Clerkship Academy. I published a Heritage whitepaper on fighting antisemitism. And the crowning achievement of my professional career has been my service as the senior editor of the Heritage Guide to the Constitution, which was published only three months ago. I devoted four years of my life to this definitive treatment of the Constitution. More importantly, John and I recruited more than 150 jurists, scholars, and advocates to participate in this generational project. As a testament to the value of this enterprise, Justice Samuel Alito graciously wrote the preface. All of this work was possible thanks to the sterling reputation of the Meese Center. Attorney General Edwin Meese is the cornerstone of the conservative legal movement. My co-editor John Malcolm is a brilliant scholar and bold leader who has guided the Meese Center to great heights. And the staff of the Meese Center provided the careful attention and insightful edits to make the Guide possible.

"Yet, Heritage came to a crashing halt after your infamous video. Your initial remarks were indefensible. Your apology was underwhelming. And the lack of any meaningful followup over the past three months has been telling. For reasons only you know, you aligned the Heritage Foundation with the rising tide of antisemitism on the right." . . .More...

Sincerely,  Josh Blackman, Former Senior Editor, Heritage Guide to the Constitution.  

Josh Blackman is a constitutional law professor at the South Texas College of Law Houston and the President of the Harlan Institute.   President Trump Names Prof. Josh Blackman to Religious Liberty Commission’s Advisory Board - STCL Houston

StopAntisemitism names Tucker Carlson 'Antisemite of the Year'

 

"He was my first choice for anti-Semite of the year! Who was yours?"

StopAntisemitism names Tucker Carlson 'Antisemite of the Year' as 2024 winner Candace Owens ramps up anti-Jewish rhetoric - Jewish Telegraphic Agency   . . . "Its finalists for Antisemite of the Year included pro-Palestinian celebrities Ms. Rachel, Cynthia Nixon and Marcia Cross; mixed-martial-arts athlete and Holocaust denier Bryce Mitchell; two personalities associated with left-wing network The Young Turks; and social media personalities on both the far left (Guy Christensen) and far right (Stew Peters).

    "Carlson received the accolade on Sunday night, at the end of a weekend in which he was a keynote speaker at the convention of Turning Point USA, the young-conservatives group founded by Charlie Kirk, who was assassinated this fall. In its announcement, StopAntisemitism noted Carlson’s speech at Kirk’s memorial service, in which he described the murder of Jesus in a way that both his critics and fans interpreted as implying that Jews or Israelis had been behind Kirk’s assassination." . . .

Gov. Gavin Newsom’s ‘Great Leap Forward’ – DEI and Reparations Agriculture Land Seizure Scheme

California Globe

"For a peek into how California Governor Gavin Newsom would rule the country if elected President, look no further than his California Agricultural Land Equity Task Force. This ambiguous agency was buried within the state budget in 2022 during Newsom’s statewide Covid lockdown, when media was not allowed near the governor or Legislature.

' 'Established in the California Budget Act of 2022 (AB 179, Ting), the California Agricultural Land Equity Task Force is an independent 13-member body directed to ‘submit a report (by Jan. 1, 2026) to the Legislature and Governor…that includes a set of policy recommendations on how to address the agricultural land equity crisis.’”

"You read that right. Gavin Newsom created a task force to address “the agricultural land equity crisis.”

"What agricultural land equity crisis?

"The report the Equity Task Force recently released recommending a land grab from white farmers reads like a “How To” Marxism 101 manual at UC Berkeley.

"One of their primary grievances is that “demographic trends in landownership differ greatly from those of agricultural labor in California;” i.e. not enough farm workers own the land on which they work.

"By that logic, not enough teachers own the schools where they teach, or not enough dockworkers own the ships they load and unload.

"This is their definition of agricultural land equity:

Media shocked to learn 'global intifada' means killing people around the globe

 The Peoples Cube

"In the light of recent worldwide terror attacks targeting Jews, world media almost came to the brink of realizing that words mean things. Several major outlets were reportedly stunned to discover that "global intifada" means killing people around the globe – as opposed to just a description of youth activism. After months of thinking that "intifada" referred to interpretive dancing, the press faced the possibility that slogans sometimes function as instructions.

"Institutions of higher learning responded in their customary dialect: Harvard upgraded antisemitism from "unfounded concern" to "complex context," which is academia's way of admitting something exists while insisting it's rude to describe it. The new guidance encourages students to process hate as an ambience, like humidity.

"University officials issued statements condemning violence and urging students to avoid "harmful specificity," "jumping to adjectives," "noticing patterns," or "assigning motives" to motives. As one tenured professor noted, violence is bad, but clarity is worse: "Please do not name anything, describe anything, or connect anything to anything."

"NPR, always first to sanitize a noun, rebranded antisemitism as "community tensions," added somber piano music, and reminded listeners that the real danger is "escalation" – particularly the escalation of accurate description. Hate is regrettable; noticing it is polarizing.

"Cable anchors tried to square the circle: hate is wrong, but also "understandable" under certain editorial guidelines, especially when it arrives wearing ethnic clothing. To condemn evil is a slippery slope, because it might imply someone is responsible.

"A media panel then concluded "from the river to the sea" refers to peaceful nature hikes and inclusive trail access, since nothing says "peace" like a collection of euphemisms. By general consensus, chants are never what they say they are – until people get killed, at which point everyone acts shocked and demands we "come together" by not asking obvious questions.

"As for media consumers, their opinion could be summed up in one random street interview: "First they tell you it isn't happening. Then it happens. Then they tell you it's complicated. And finally they warn you not to notice the pattern, because pattern recognition is now a form of hate.' "

More on Epstein and his works

 Funny how there aren't any new Trump pictures in this dump, just oodles and oodles of fresh Clintons, along with assorted degenerate rock stars whom we already knew were degenerate.  "Bubba Clinton always had a soft spot for Jeffrey Epstein and whatever it was he was doing, and now a Friday-night document dump gives us the flavor of just how disgusting he was. According to the New York Post, which has a full panoply of coverage:" . . .

Broc Smith

DOJ Releases 2 More Tranches of Jeffrey Epstein Files, Including Sickening Details on Teenage Victims – RedState

Bill Clinton was seen frolicking in a swimming pool with Ghislaine Maxwell in bombshell images from the latest Epstein files release

. . . "In one photo, Clinton was seen swimming in a pool with Ghislaine Maxwell, Epstein's sex trafficking accomplice and former girlfriend. 

"The president, who has also been featured in photographs released by House Democrats, has so far remained silent on the release.

"He has previously admitted to a friendship with the disgraced financier but has long maintained he severed ties before Epstein's sex crime conviction.

"Trump has not been accused of any illegal activity and when the White House was reached for comment, an automatic reply from spokeswoman Abigail Jackson was sent back.

"The lengthy statement said the Trump administration is 'transparent' on the Epstein issue and also hurled accusations at Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Stacey Plaskett, a non-voting member of the House of Representatives from the US Virgin Islands." . . .

UPDATE: Scott Jennings: ‘We should call it the Clinton files, not the Epstein files’   "Scott Jennings on the Epstein Files: Well, look, they've released how many documents tonight? 200,000 or more? 400? So, a good faith effort is being made to release files tonight… Regarding Bill Clinton, I'm sorry to tell you, the reason that Bill Clinton's picture is in the Epstein files is because this has always been a story about Bill Clinton and not Donald Trump. We should call it the Clinton files, not the Epstein files.”

“ 'That's what we're learning tonight. This is the Clinton files. This is the blowing up in the face of the Democrats over this. It's Bill Clinton — this is a story about Democrats and Bill Clinton, and it's always been that way.' ”

Brown shooter harbored grudge from 25 years ago ahead of shooting spree that killed three

 UK Daily Mail

'Mass shooters tend to see themselves as victims — victims of injustice... They want to punish people who they hold responsible for their misery.' 

"The suspect who allegedly killed two Brown University students and an MIT physicist in a multi-day shooting spree harbored a decades-old grudge over his own failed scientific career, investigators believe. 

Claudio Manuel Neves Valente, 48, was known in his youth in Portugal as a brilliant yet egotistical physicist who won national science competitions and dazzled with his intellect. 

But after graduating from Instituto Superior Técnico (IST), Portugal's top scientific university, friends said Valente struggled when he moved to the US in 2000 for a new challenge, and found his studies at Brown University underwhelming. 

Those who knew Valente said he was an ego-maniac who believed the Ivy League college was beneath him, and dropped out after several months because he felt the classes were too easy. 

Scott Watson, a physics professor at Syracuse University who befriended Valente at Brown, told the Boston Globe that he remembered the alleged killer as a complicated, unhappy student. 

'He could be kind and gentle, though he often became frustrated — sometimes angry — about courses, professors, and living conditions,' Watson recalled. 

Another former associate at Brown, Kamran Diba, a professor at the University of Michigan Medical School, told the outlet Valente was a spiteful student, and said it was 'sad and upsetting the hate this person kept for so many years.'  . . .  More...

Christmas Is Not A Drag, Progressives

Victory Girls  

"Whatever the woke touches, it kills. We know this. But this “reimagining” of Christmas is about something so much more than that. It’s an illustration of how self-centered and egotistical, we as mortal humans on this spinning Earth, in this UNIVERSE, have become. God help shine a light on us all."

 "Liberals, at any point in time, will do all they can to erase and blaspheme a Christian holiday. So, it’s no surprise to us, that they want to make the nativity scene and Christmas all about them.

"In fact, “churches” in Colorado and Washington State (I know, you’re shocked), are hosting drag-themed nativity events this holiday season. Foothills Unitarian Church in Fort Collins, CO, claims “love unites us all”. Alongside their “Tiny Christmas” event for kids 5 and under, their holiday craft nights, their chili and caroling supper, they also hosted an event this weekend entitled “A Drag Christmas Spectacular”. You guessed it. The nativity story…but in DRAG." (Emphasis in the original)

Get ready for the ultimate festive extravaganza with ‘A Drag Christmas Spectacular,’ where magical Queers will slay their way to Bethlehem. But this year, they are not alone!

Dive into the ultimate holiday celebration of queer joy, courage, and unapologetic pride with A Drag Christmas Spectacular! Fast becoming an annual tradition – this year’s performance promises even more humor, heart, and glitter!

Showcasing Colorado’s top drag and queer talent in a 90+ minute whirlwind of theater, drag, and a reimagined Christmas story that only the boldest could dream up.”-adragchristmas.com.    More...

The Rise of Radical Islam & Western Societies .

 The West Doesn't Understand Extreme Islamism 

"John speaks with Islam scholars Dr. Mark Durie and Dr. Richard Shumack to explore the complex relationship between Islam and Western culture, drawing a contrast between Muhammad’s leadership, shaped by military endeavors, and Jesus’s Gospel of peace. They discuss how Islam’s foundational texts—the Quran and Hadiths—emphasise submission and sacred struggle, which stands in tension with Western values like freedom and the rule of law. A lack of theological literacy in the West obscures the roots of current challenges, including Hamas’ extremism and rising anti-Semitism.  "The dialogue examines broader differences, contrasting Islam’s historical pursuit of authority with the West’s vitality, rooted in principles of love and rational inquiry. Dr. Durie and Dr. Shumack observe that Islam's narratives of victimhood and a rejection of modernity hinders progress, while Christianity’s call to "love your enemies" fosters resilience and growth. "Dr Mark Durie is a pastor and academic. He writes and speaks on a wide range of topics which include the connection between faith and culture, freedom of religion, the persecution of religious minorities, and the origin and history of Islam. A graduate of the Australian National University and the Australian College of Theology, he has held visiting appointments at the University of Leiden, MIT, UCLA, UC Santa Cruz, and Stanford and also held a variety of positions during the 1980’s and 1990’s at Melbourne University. He was elected a Fellow of the Australian Academy of the Humanities in 1992 for his work in linguistics. He is the author of Double Minded and The Third Choice.
"Dr Richard Shumack is a philosopher of religion specialising in Muslim and Christian belief. He teaches regularly on ministry in Muslim contexts in Australian colleges, universities, churches and schools. He is the author of Jesus Through Muslim Eyes and Witnessing to Western Muslims." . . .

The Blogs: The Rise of Radical Islam & Western Societies . . . "But for all the daunting obstacles ahead, there is also reason for hope. The vast majority of people in Western societies, Muslim and non-Muslim alike, reject the poison of radicalism and hatred. They believe in the promise of liberty, democracy, and human rights, and are willing to work hard to build a future of greater opportunity and understanding for all. By reaffirming these universal values, by standing united against bigotry and extremism in all their forms, and by investing in the hard work of integration and community-building, Western societies can emerge stronger, more cohesive, and better equipped to face the challenges of a rapidly changing world. The stakes could not be higher, nor the urgency greater, for the fight against radical Islamism, anti-Semitism, and the forces of division is nothing less than a battle for the soul of Western civilization itself."

Are You Using ‘Begs the Question’ Wrong?

Word Smarts   “Begs the question” is a common phrase to introduce a follow-up question, but it’s technically incorrect. The mix-up is the result of a translation rooted in philosophy.

"You can now see why those who favor the philosophical version dislike the modern usage — the two are very different. However, in informal situations, using “begs the question” to mean something like “raises the question” is widely understood, and dictionaries  recognize it as valid. Nevertheless, this usage should be avoided in formal writing."

"Begs the question” doesn’t always mean what you think it does. It’s often used as a synonym for “raises the question,” but by formal standards, that’s not quite right. Consider this example: “Another major department store is closing its doors. This begs the question: Are shopping malls going extinct?” As you can see, the phrase often introduces a follow-up question, or, as Merriam-Webster puts it, it “elicits a question logically as a reaction or response.” However, this modern usage isn’t historically accurate.

"The phrase dates back to Aristotle’s principles of formal logic. It comes from the Latin petitio principii, meaning “assuming the original point.” “Begging the question” is the fallacy of assuming the conclusion is within your premises. In simpler terms, it’s when your argument already assumes the very thing it’s trying to prove. This results in a logically flawed circular argument.

"In the context of this philosophical argument, petitio principii was translated into English as “begging the question” during the 16th century, originally meaning “to pass over or ignore a question by assuming it to be established or settled.” It uses an archaic definition of “beg,” meaning “to take for granted the matter in dispute” or “to assume without proof.” 

"A more precise modern translation of petitio principii might be “assuming the original conclusion.” For example, “Wool sweaters are better than cotton sweaters because they contain more wool” begs the question, since it assumes what is already established (wool is better than cotton). A correct philosophical usage of “begs the question” would be: “The car commercial begs the question when it says the brand is superior because it sold more cars last year.” . . .

These are troubled times for Jews, but God will not abandon them

Lynne Lechter  

"Hunting Jews can no longer be a growing American pastime. Laws can be passed to stiffen the penalties for antisemitic attacks. Most importantly, immigrants who foster it will be deported, regardless of how long they have lived in the United States."

"Chanukah is a magical festival of lights that reaffirms that G-d shows favor to the Jewish people. Theirs is an unbreakable bond. True believers do not question the covenant. They embrace it, accept it, and believe it. (See, at the end of this post, the lyrics to the Jewish version of “Rock of Ages.” This traditional Hanukkah hymn is believed to the 12th or 13th centuries, with music from the 15th century.)

"We must remember this bond today, for Jews live in troubled times. It is doubtful there are more than 16-17 million Jews alive in the world today.

"The population of the United States is 348,114,726 as of December 15, 2025. In March 2025, the Jewish population in the United States was 7,698,840, according to the Jewish Electorate Institute. Jews make up only 2.2% of the total American population. (In 1950, they were 3.3% of the total population.)

"Israel has a total population of 10,179,500, of which approximately 7,208,500 are Jews. The remainder of the population consists of Arabs (21%) and others (Druze, non-Arab Christians, etc.).

"There exist other major international Jewish population centers, but their numbers are small and dropping:

• France: 440,000
• Canada: 398,000
• UK: 312,000
• Argentina: 171,000  
  
• Russia: 142,000
• Germany: 125,000
• Austria: 117,200

"And yet despite our minuscule numbers, we live in the heads of millions upon millions of deranged, hateful people who lust to kill Jews. Lots of Jews. Any Jews or a single Jew. Western Europe has abandoned the co-existence it achieved with the Jews after the genocide of WWII. This was foolish. It cannot successfully feed the Islamic beast and long survive." . . .

More... 

Lynne Lechter: Experience; Created monthly news bulletin, Bogota Today. Directed all operations from newsgathering and editing to advertising, production and distribution. Worked with United States Embassy and Military personnel and executives at multinational companies.

Another Embarrassing Statistic Eric Swalwell Prefers You Not Know As He Runs for CA Governor

 RedState

"As RedState has reported, the Democrat clown car of gubernatorial candidates in California got more crowded recently with the announcement from Rep. Eric Swalwell (CA-14) that he was throwing his hat into the race.

"Swalwell shared the news in a late November appearance on the Jimmy Kimmel show, proclaiming that "Our state, this great state, needs a fighter and a protector. Someone who will bring prices down, lift wages up" while also boasting about his TDS creds.

" 'Our state is under attack," he alleged, while pandering to California's large Hispanic population. "[Trump] is chasing our immigrant friends and neighbors through their workplaces, kids’ schools, and houses of worship."

"While there are many, many reasons California voters should reject Swalwell in the gubernatorial race, another one of particular interest might be how many votes he's missed in Congress this year - and what he was doing while he missed them:

Swalwell, who is facing a federal criminal referral for alleged mortgage and tax fraud, has missed the most floor votes of any active member of the House of Representatives, according to an analysis by The Post.

Many of the absences also appeared to involve hanging out with celebrities.

Swalwell, 45, has missed 95 votes, not including truancy from committee hearings, out of a total of 342 House roll call votes this year." . . .  More...

 LOOSE LIPS: Eric Swalwell Discusses Capitol Hill Sex Parties, Ivanka Trump's Looks During Lobbyist Dinner – RedState  "Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA) isn't necessarily known for his intellect or his manners. Not only was he hornswoggled by a putative Chinese spy (Fang Fang) a decade ago (and subsequently denied a spot on the House Intelligence Committee), but there was the unfortunate incident involving an apparent flatulence mishap while giving an on-camera interview. 

"Then, just a week ago, Swalwell reportedly was overheard blabbing loudly at a D.C. steakhouse over dinner with lobbyists about cheating on his wife, Capitol Hill orgies, and wanting to subpoena Ivanka Trump to testify (while he still held his spot on the Intel Committee) because she was "[censored] hot." . . .