Bunkering Down in the Bluest of Blue States

From yesterday afternoon: “Kamala Harris wins attorney general’s race as Steve Cooley concedes.” (At Memeorandum and Crooks and Liars, where folks are thrilled with Harris’ radicalism.) Democrats have now won every single statewide race. Some might recall that I’ve contemplated leaving California, although that’s entirely impossible at this point. I’ll no doubt be having continuing […]

 


Animal Rights Group Condemns Sarah Palin ‘Snuff Film’

They’ve cut the clip here, but at about 35 seconds Sarah Palin whaps a halibut: WaPo has the story, “Sarah Palin’s ‘Snuff Film’ Has Animal Rights Group Angry.” But according the Alaska Charter Association (via JWF), “Halibut clubbing is actually a standard practice among fishermen.” You don’t say? Cross-posted from American Power.

 

Who Funded “Nannygate” Against the Meg Whitman Campaign?

Hat tip: Gateway Pundit Who funded “Nannygate” against the Meg Whitman for California governor campaign?:  San Francisco Chronicle’s Carla Marinucci: “One of the most tantalizing mysteries in California’s 2010 gubernatorial election involved the connection between one of the state’s poorest women and one of its wealthiest.:  How did an undocumented, Mexican-born housekeeper, Nicandra Diaz Santillan, […]

 


London Review of Books: “One of the Most Poisonously Judeophobic Periodicals in Western Society’

I had students in my World Politics course this semester read Mearsheimer and Walt’s “The Israel Lobby.” Thoughts on the experience, via Melanie Phillips, at the link: “The London Review of Bigotry.” More throughout the day at American Power.

 

Democrat Rep. John Conyers Has Time to Read Porn Mags, but Not Bills

Yes, I know he reads them for the articles.:  But, you know, I have to go there.:  If Democrat Congressman John Conyers has time to read Playboy on a plane, maybe his staff could print out some pieces of legislation for him to bring along and read.:  Seriously.: :  Oh wait, that would entail too much. […]

 

Congressman Elect Allen West To Join The Congressional Black Caucus

I know you guys remember Congressman elect Allen West. He was one of the bright new black conservative faces I blogged about and featured here. Well, he is already taking on The Congressional Black Caucus. And he is going to do it from within. He’s joining them: West: “The Congressional Black Caucus cannot continue to […]

 

‘Abused’ TSA Staff Gets Thank You From Secretary Napolitano

At Fox News, “Under Fire, TSA Gets ‘Thank You’ From DHS“: With transportation security officers increasingly under fire from some quarters, Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano on Tuesday sent an email to all Transportation Security Administration employees, saying she wanted to “take a moment to personally thank you for the work you are doing to […]

 

10 Things You Need To Know About The Dream Act

Although I have certainly expressed support for some kind of guest worker program for illegal aliens, I do NOT support the Dream Act. The Democrats would have you believe that it’s just about allowing young people whose parents brought them here illegally to become citizens. But don’t buy it. Senator Jeff Sessions lays it out: […]

 

“Inspire,” The Glamorous New Terrorist Magazine

You think I’m kidding? I’m not. Check out this flashy mag. It’s got it all. Inspiring quotes, color pictures, and juicy articles. Articles that feature bomb making instructions titled, “How to Make a Bomb in the Kitchen of Your Mom,” and an article written by…you guessed it… Osama bin Laden. This glossy magazine is posted […]

 

Why Is a Government-Run Healthcare Lover a 2012 GOP Frontrunner?

From my original at Big Government Yes, I’m serious. Why is Mitt Romney even in the running, when healthcare played such an important role in the mid-term elections as noted by Rasmussen: Fifty-nine percent (59%) of those who voted in today’s elections nationwide favor repeal of the national health care bill passed by congressional Democrats […]

 

Pork51: Ground Zero Shakedown Sharif Wants $5 Million Federal Grant – From Lower Manhattan Rebuilding Fund!

At Pamela’s, “Jihadist Developers of Ground Zero Mosque Hit Up 9/11 Fund to Rebuild Lower Manhattan for $5 Million Jizya to Erect Islamic Supremacist Mega-Mosque.” They’re liars and scheming Islamists. Cross-posted from American Power.

 

The Kennedy Assassination 47 Years Later

Fascinating: “Today in History: John F. Kennedy Assassination, November 22, 1963.” And at ABC News, “John F. Kennedy Assassination Still Intrigues, 47 Years Later: New JFK Documentary and Motion Picture Will Probe Grim Day in Dallas.” RELATED: At Dallas Morning News, “Young, Old Visit Dealey Plaza to Mark Anniversary.” More at American Power.

 

Obama Administration More Sympathic to Terror Suspects’ Rights than to Americans’ Rights

Originally posted at Big Peace The outrage caused by the TSA over the past few weeks continues to fuel questions of the Obama administration’s priorities and intentions when it comes to protecting and respecting the rights of American citizens as opposed to those of suspected/captured terrorists enemy combatants.: Many stories and videos of groping,: aggressive searches of […]

 

Poll: Voters Could Deny Obama Second Term – Sarah Palin Leads GOP for Nomination, Mitt Romney Runs Best Against President

At Quinnipiac, “American Voters Could Deny Obama Reelection, Quinnipiac University National Poll Finds; President Tied With Romney, Huckabee But Leads Palin“: President Barack Obama does not deserve a second term, American voters say 49 – 43 percent, and he is in a statistical dead heat with possible Republican challengers Mitt Romney and Mike Huckabee, according […]

 

Congressman-elect Allen West on Meet the Press

Video at Mofo Politics, “‘Meet the Press’ Roundtable With Allen West – 11/21/10.” And RealClearPolitcs, “‘Meet The Press’ Panel On Possible Palin Presidential Run.” The asshats at Think Progress are not pleased: “Meet The Press Uncritically Features Radical Rep.-Elect Allen West.” West’s not down on the progressive plantation. PREVIOUSLY: “Allen West Wins Florida’s 22nd District.” […]

 

Special Linkmaster Smith Farewell!

Chris Smith of The Other McCain is deploying to Afghanistan. A tribute, with all the best of the blogosphere’s babe-blog community: “Korean Air Rule 5 — Special Linkmaster Smith Farewell Edition!” Thank you, Smitty, my friend and blogging ally. Be safe: Dozens of hot conservative bloggers at the link. And more blogging through the evening […]

 

Hillary Rodham Clinton: A Global Civilian Service

I’ve been meaning to do this – and since I just posted “Hillary Clinton Says No White House Run – And No TSA Pat-Downs!” – what the heck? From Foreign Affairs, “Leading Through Civilian Power: Redefining American Diplomacy and Development.” The word “staid” comes to mind, but interesting nevertheless: Diplomacy has long been the backbone […]

 


This Week in Automotivators, November 15-21

Just a few stories that caught my eye this week, whether I blogged them or not. Click the link under each picture if you need a little explanation. Link: The Wyblog Link Another Black Conservative Link: TrogloPundit Link: Republican Redefined Link: We Smirch Link: Conservatives 4 Palin And: Previously: This Week in Automotivators, November 1-7 […]

 

Why Sarah Palin Shouldn’t Run – Or Why She Should

Mona Charen spoke at the Jewish Policy Forum panel in Los Angeles, along with David Horowitz. Michael Medved began the talk with a discussion of electoral politics, and at some point the panelists got to talkin’ about their favorites for the 2012 presidential race. Ms. Charen endorsed Mitchell Daniels (not my favorite, for reasons some […]

 


Democrats to Follow GOP Playbook?

At WaPo, “Democrats Strategists Ready to Take Page From GOP Playbook in 2012.” Folks can check the link. There was a similar story at LAT yesterday, “Party’s Survival Instinct Kicks In“: Frustrated by what they see as President Obama’s weakness in battling Republicans, leading Democratic donors and tacticians have begun independently plotting their political recovery […]

 


Conservative Talk Radio weekly recap: Nov 15-19

My new TALK RADIO WATCH column is up! Enjoy FREE audio and video highlights from the week in conservative talk radio: Rush Limbaugh’s new “racist” “outrage” NYT reviews every book out right now with the words “Glenn Beck” written somewhere on the cover Laura Ingraham chats with Michael Savage and lots more! Late breaking news: […]

 

Democrat Group Demagogues START Debate With New ‘Daisy Girl’ Ad

It’s from the American Values Network, a hard-left progressive faith group: Burns Strider, the group’s founder, was a former aide to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and was a faith advisor to the Hillary Clinton presidential campaign. In other words, this is a Democratic ad blitz using the most outlandish fearmongering imaginable. The original “Daisy Girl” […]

 

The Ghailani Verdict and the Anti-Anti-Terrorist Left

I was looking forward to this, from Andrew McCarthy, “A Compromise Verdict, and No Winners” (via RCP): The Ghailani verdict was irrational, but no more so than the decision to try him as a civilian in the first place. ***** A federal jury in Manhattan has returned what is transparently a compromise verdict in the […]

 

Fox News’ Megyn Kelly in GQ

Fox News women are the hottest? Duh. Via JammieWearingFool, “Need Another Reason to Love Megyn Kelly?” Also around the ‘sphere: * The Blaze, “Fox’s Megyn Kelly Makes Revealing GQ Appearance.” * MediaBistro, “Fox News’ Megyn Kelly in GQ: ‘You may have heard that we’re number one’.” ***** Yep, conservative women are the hottest! And amazingly, […]