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-Lurid Crime Tales-
Hate crimes in NYC skyrocket: Attacks on Asians up 343% and Hispanics up 700% from 2020 to 2021 as woke DA Alvin Bragg says he's expanding the hate crimes unit to address racially motivated attacks
[Daily Mail, Where America Gets Its News]
Posted by: Skidmark || 01/22/2022 10:26 || Comments || Link || [5 views] Top|| File under:

#1  ..except those committed by a certain community cause only others are racist. /sarc
Posted by: Procopius2k || 01/22/2022 11:07 Comments || Top||

#2  Certainly you get more Virtue Points for fighting hate crimes, but seems to me that citizens getting sucker-punched and pushed in front of trains is reason enough to take action.
Posted by: SteveS || 01/22/2022 11:31 Comments || Top||

#3  As most the overwhelming majority of the perpetrators are black men, not much will come of the pretty kabuki moves.
Posted by: M. Murcek || 01/22/2022 11:35 Comments || Top||


Gavin Newsom clarifies calling train thieves ‘gangs': 'Forgive me ... They're organized groups'
[FoxNews]
Posted by: Skidmark || 01/22/2022 10:03 || Comments || Link || [5 views] Top|| File under: Mob Rule

#1  It should be assumed that Governor Dippity-Do is planning to run for President in 2024. With that in mind, one can only hope that Republicans are recording his response to this and other situations. They should be prepared to remind voters that none of this would have happened if the governor had been doing his job. Republican candidates in the next gubernatorial election would be wise to do the same.
Posted by: Abu Uluque || 01/22/2022 13:39 Comments || Top||

#2  There are so many un-hideable examples of what's wrong with California that the "Don't let this guy do that to the rest of America" commercials will be thick and fierce. If the GOPe has any sense (yeah, I know...)
Posted by: M. Murcek || 01/22/2022 13:56 Comments || Top||

#3 
Posted by: Frank G || 01/22/2022 14:01 Comments || Top||


Psaki confuses Biden with OBAMA as she talks about stepping down because she wants to spend more time with her family and her three-year-old son who she is potty training
[Daily Mail, Where America Gets Its News]
Posted by: Skidmark || 01/22/2022 00:08 || Comments || Link || [9 views] Top|| File under:

#1  So - working with Biden gave her some experience potty training a three year old...
Posted by: CrazyFool || 01/22/2022 0:45 Comments || Top||

#2  Maybe this is because I'm not a parent, but shouldn't a three year old kid be wiping his own bum by this point?
Posted by: Raj || 01/22/2022 0:51 Comments || Top||

#3  You must be talking about the son. As we all know Biden's butt's been wiped.
Posted by: CrazyFool || 01/22/2022 0:57 Comments || Top||

#4 
Posted by: Blackbeard Barnsmell6454 || 01/22/2022 3:39 Comments || Top||

#5  You're right, Raj, but my oldest son was over four when he decided he'd stop using his underpants. In 1980.
Posted by: Bobby || 01/22/2022 9:26 Comments || Top||

#6  I find it hard to believe that woman misspoke.
Posted by: Skidmark || 01/22/2022 10:12 Comments || Top||

#7  No tail, but two heads: O and Biden.
So, Jen, what the hell are you ridin'?
"Quick, give it a whiff
Of your locks... and a spliff!"
"Uh, Joe?"
"Cornpop! Yo, where ya been hidin'?"
Posted by: Ebbeter Whinesing6607 || 01/22/2022 10:56 Comments || Top||

#8  Wonder who they will get to lie with a straight face now.
Posted by: Deacon Blues || 01/22/2022 12:01 Comments || Top||

#9  In March 2008, it was reported by The Times that [Mohammed Saeed] al-Sahhaf (AKA Baghdad Bob) was living in the United Arab Emirates.

So, he's available.
Posted by: M. Murcek || 01/22/2022 12:09 Comments || Top||

#10 
Posted by: Frank G || 01/22/2022 12:26 Comments || Top||

#11  Maybe this is because I'm not a parent, but shouldn't a three year old kid be wiping his own bum by this point?

Everyone is different.

Ours were out of the trainers and in Big Kid Undies.

Not that we didn't have an Emergency Squeegee Bag handy at all times.

Wife daughter, wife was primary and I was auxiliary trainer, reversed for son, so what is Dad up to?

Any rate, I think what we are getting at here is a sane person would have broken by now, and even Jen is starting to show buckling. People don't make this mistake randomly; it is a person overworked mentally referencing a behind the scene conversation and/or circumstance. And For the Children is usually a safe go-to.

Wonder who they will get to lie with a straight face now.

There's her relief-pitcher, that tiny gal with the large head, totally untalented. Maybe they'll be like, nah no press updates until we find someone, and gosh dilly geez just can't find anyone better than Heyyyyy Jeeeennn! so it may be a while.
Posted by: swksvolFF || 01/22/2022 13:28 Comments || Top||

#12  They'll "circle back" to something.
Posted by: M. Murcek || 01/22/2022 13:37 Comments || Top||

#13  Wonder who they will get to lie with a straight face now.

I'm afraid there is no shortage of reptilians in The Swamp. They'll find somebody.
Posted by: Abu Uluque || 01/22/2022 13:45 Comments || Top||

#14  So Obama is illegally calling the shots. Time to dump em all of government.
Posted by: JohnQC || 01/22/2022 23:24 Comments || Top||


-Short Attention Span Theater-
MEGHAN MCCAIN: Communist China poisoned the world with COVID, runs concentration camps, and brutalizes its people. But the spineless global community allows them to host the Olympic games. I am repulsed and won't be tuning in
[Daily Mail, Where America Gets Its News]
Posted by: Skidmark || 01/22/2022 00:15 || Comments || Link || [7 views] Top|| File under:

#1  I guess my problem with Meghan is her family last name MCCAIN.

She still has a public and personal political mountain to climb before she is her own person.

Until the, she'll just be seen by many, as just another Political Family Elitist child riding the coat-tales of Daddy or Mommy.
Posted by: NN2N1 || 01/22/2022 5:30 Comments || Top||

#2  You could probably call her a sunshine patriot, all in for America as long as Trump is out. OTOH, she casts a large shadow. Not as big as Boxcar Abrams, but awful big for a woman.
Posted by: M. Murcek || 01/22/2022 8:13 Comments || Top||

#3  She repulsed me when she stayed on the View for so long.
Posted by: Chris || 01/22/2022 8:54 Comments || Top||

#4 
Posted by: Frank G || 01/22/2022 8:56 Comments || Top||

#5  For once a McCain is right about something

She is completely on point about those bastards in China
Posted by: Sock Puppet of Doom || 01/22/2022 9:13 Comments || Top||

#6  Holy crap

Did I just agree with a McCain?
Posted by: Sock Puppet of Doom || 01/22/2022 9:14 Comments || Top||

#7  /\ It's OK SPOD. It's OK.
Posted by: Besoeker || 01/22/2022 9:24 Comments || Top||

#8  I beat her to it. I haven't watched the Olympic political theater in 30 years.
Posted by: Deacon Blues || 01/22/2022 9:51 Comments || Top||

#9  This year, "olympic athletes" are being warned about their comms while in China, and the Chinese themselves have said that undesirable speech by participants will be dealt with harshly.

Remember when the media made a big deal about how many condoms were being handed out to the jocks and jockettes? Good times...
Posted by: M. Murcek || 01/22/2022 9:56 Comments || Top||

#10  Who in the hell watches the winter olympics anyway?
Posted by: Chris || 01/22/2022 11:56 Comments || Top||

#11  I'll take this as good news ... maybe even part of a trend

Intel Corp. said it plans to invest at least $20 billion in new chip-making capacity in Ohio, bolstering the company’s semiconductor-production ambitions as greater demand for digital products and a global chip shortage have amplified the need for more manufacturing.

Intel said Friday it would invest in two new chip factories just outside Columbus, Ohio, to add to Intel’s effort to expand its chip-making business. The company has made more than $100 billion in investment pledges over the past year. Intel Chief Executive Pat Gelsinger said the site could eventually grow to accommodate eight chip factories, also known as FABs, with spending potentially reaching around $100 billion over the next decade.

Intel will make some of its most cutting-edge processors at the new site, Mr. Gelsinger said in an interview. Planning for the first two factories will start immediately, with construction expected to begin late in 2022, he said, and production is expected to come online in 2025. The company also pledged $100 million toward partnerships with educational institutions to build a pipeline of talent and bolster research programs in the [Columbus OH] region.
Posted by: Merrick Ferret || 01/22/2022 12:08 Comments || Top||

#12  Maybe our elites are finally getting the message: end their insane embrace of China. Stop offshoring and bring manufacturing back home.

Decouple us from that global rival that wishes us nothing but ill. Finally.
Posted by: Merrick Ferret || 01/22/2022 12:11 Comments || Top||

#13  The "elites" maybe don't get it at all. But a huge company like Intel probably would like to count on its capital investments being at least somewhat secure. It's a start.
Posted by: M. Murcek || 01/22/2022 12:12 Comments || Top||

#14 
Posted by: Frank G || 01/22/2022 12:25 Comments || Top||

#15 
Posted by: M. Murcek || 01/22/2022 12:34 Comments || Top||

#16  True-ish story...

"K2 from Japan! Arigato!"
But what was that smell? Chinese natto,
From Walmart with love,
That I took with a glove,"
Cried the radioactive castrato.
Posted by: Ebbeter Whinesing6607 || 01/22/2022 12:51 Comments || Top||

#17  with a glove

Though, just to be clear, not like that.
Posted by: Ebbeter Whinesing6607 || 01/22/2022 12:55 Comments || Top||

#18  Did I just agree with a McCain?

No; she is finally catching on and agreeing with, giving homage to, or at least mouth, the correct moral thinking crowd.

Who in the hell watches the winter olympics anyway?

Criissakes mahn, the commercials are awful. "Ice Dancing Guy Has Incredibly Strong Legs Thrusts, so Tune In."
Posted by: swksvolFF || 01/22/2022 13:57 Comments || Top||

#19  I get her hating Trump for dissing her dad. Even though War Drums Johnny needed dissed. She traded on it outside the family loyalty angle. That's the problem.
Posted by: M. Murcek || 01/22/2022 14:03 Comments || Top||

#20  Sinema has been censured by the Arizona democratic party. I wonder if lefties are getting as much satisfaction as they did from the Wyoming Republican party censuring Lizard Cheney.
Posted by: M. Murcek || 01/22/2022 16:48 Comments || Top||

#21  Bi-partisan satisfaction.
Posted by: Bobby || 01/22/2022 17:12 Comments || Top||

#22  #4 Ouch, that hurts. I agree with McCain on this. Biden admin. has sold out to the Chicoms. Bring manufacturing back home to USA. Glad to see Intel building new chip plants in Ohio. We need to get back to energy independence to support a healthy economy.
Posted by: JohnQC || 01/22/2022 18:12 Comments || Top||


Cyber
Citing error, Facebook nixes threat to delete page of pro-Israel UN watchdog chief
Busted! Sunlight is the best disinfectant.
[IsraelTimes] Following online petition, formal complaint, social media giant issues apology to Hillel Neuer, says restrictions on his account lifted
Posted by: trailing wife || 01/22/2022 00:51 || Comments || Link || [10 views] Top|| File under:

#1  They got caught and now are backpedaling.
Posted by: Too Old To Work || 01/22/2022 8:40 Comments || Top||

#2  ...Anybody else ever notice that ALL the errors only seem to go one way?

Mike
Posted by: Mike Kozlowski || 01/22/2022 9:58 Comments || Top||

#3  Yes, these "mistakes" all seem to lean in one direction.
Posted by: M. Murcek || 01/22/2022 10:04 Comments || Top||


Home Front: Politix
Why the Loss of Donors for Kyrsten Sinema is So Ironic
[Townhall] On Wednesday night, Sen. Kyrsten Sinema (D-AZ) stuck to her principles. Along with Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) and all 50 Republicans, she voted against changing Senate rules on the filibuster. She had previously spoken on the Senate floor in favor of keeping the filibuster. It's also a position she's been known to hold. It's nothing new from her, and yet there have still been new updates and reactions to Sinema supporting the filibuster. Namely, groups such as NARAL and EMILY's List have announced they are pulling support for the senator.

NARAL has tweeted about the right to vote, including a pinned tweet from Tuesday.
Posted by: Besoeker || 01/22/2022 10:44 || Comments || Link || [6 views] Top|| File under:

#1  Pelosi makes a couple of phone calls, your donors are suddenly history.
Posted by: Besoeker || 01/22/2022 10:48 Comments || Top||

#2  Once again, the GOPe allowed the left to frame the narrative. This is not about voting, it's about making voting pointless. And like good little uniparty shills, the GOPe did nothing to dispel that misrepresentation.
Posted by: M. Murcek || 01/22/2022 10:53 Comments || Top||

#3  Notice with the Senator from AZ and WV, the term 'bi-partisan' suddenly disappeared?
Posted by: Procopius2k || 01/22/2022 11:16 Comments || Top||

#4  They did exactly what the senate was designed to do: prevent big states from steamrolling small states. But now, that's not "democracy." Well, no, it isn't. It's a well-designed representative republic working as it should.

It's the GOPe that has let the left frame the definition of "bipartisanship" to mean "give the left whatever it wants, always."
Posted by: M. Murcek || 01/22/2022 11:20 Comments || Top||

#5  I listened to the Senator's speech in which she flatly declared she would vote against ending the filibuster. I applaud that and I know it took great courage. But in the same speech she said she supported the proposed legislation to enact the federal takeover of elections that could not pass with the filibuster. So I have mixed feelings about this. I guess I still think it would be better if Arizona sent a solid Republican to the Senate.
Posted by: Abu Uluque || 01/22/2022 13:56 Comments || Top||

#6  She definitely surprised me with this stance. It still can't be ruled out that there's mischief afoot. She's really no different than Tulsi Gabbard, being touted as the "sane democrat." She still wants to abolish the second Amendment, so there's essentially nothing she can bring to balance that out, AFAIAK. Same with Noem, riding the fence when she isn't riding her horse. Or Haley, who will assume any position within the organization to remain on board.
Posted by: M. Murcek || 01/22/2022 14:00 Comments || Top||


Voters reject Hillary Clinton, saying she would lose to Biden and Trump
[Wash Examiner]
Posted by: Frank G || 01/22/2022 08:53 || Comments || Link || [5 views] Top|| File under: Tin Hat Dictators, Presidents for Life, & Kleptocrats

#1  That won't deter her since those not self-aware and narcissistic plod forward regardless or reality and consequences.
Posted by: jack salami || 01/22/2022 10:02 Comments || Top||

#2  And the entire dem project is to replace voters with vote fraud. Her only obstacle is that lots of dem insiders don't want her either anymore.
Posted by: M. Murcek || 01/22/2022 10:03 Comments || Top||

#3  Dem insider = Bolsheviki
Posted by: Procopius2k || 01/22/2022 11:17 Comments || Top||



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