Obama, hubris…
…but I repeat myself. Via Breitbart: I’d actually rather he was bullsh**ting us than that he actually believed this sort of naive, arrogant claptrap.
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It seems to me we’ve reached…
…some sort of tipping point. Either the American people will prove they’re susceptible to disinformation, or they won’t. Either the American people will prefer to go the way of Europe, or they’ll want to keep their exceptionalism. Either the American … Continue reading →
Take a deep breath
This is one of those times when news comes fast and furious, emotions accelerate, and anger takes over. I know that’s been true for me. Unfortunately, in addition to the crummy news—the embassy attacks and murders, the press’s unconscionable reaction, … Continue reading →
Yes, indeed
From a commenter at Ace’s: Romney could resuscitate a dying man on a campaign stop and the media would focus on the way he wrinkled the man’s shirt.
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[Hat tip: commenter “Teri Pittman.”] I have no idea whether the facts as related in this Reuter’s article are true. I’m a bit suspicious because (1) there have been so many different sources on the embassy story, each with a … Continue reading →
Who do you trust on job creation?
Let’s talk about something other than the embassy riots for a change. The other day a Rasmussen poll asked the question “Who do you trust more on job creation?” The results were 47 Obama to 45 Romney Sounds crazy, but … Continue reading →
We are living in an Orwellian world…
…and I’m not an Orwellian girl. Apologies to Madonna, but it seems that in terms of disinformation and propaganda, we are living in an Orwellian world (or at least a Pravda-esque world). And if the American people aren’t sharp enough … Continue reading →
Security? What security?
Ace writes about the deplorable lack of security at the Benghazi consulate. I can’t find a link in Ace’s post, but the information seems to come from this Politico article: The Benghazi consulate had “lock-and-key” security, not the same level … Continue reading →
Who was the US ambassador killed in 1979?
I keep reading references to the last time a US ambassador was killed: 1979. But nothing about who it was. So let me fill that gap. The man was Adolph Dubs, then-ambassador to Afghanistan (no surprise there, right?). Here’s what … Continue reading →
Obama’s statement on the death of Ambassador Stevens
Here’s the text of Obama’s statement on the murder of Ambassador Stevens. Some excerpts: The United States condemns in the strongest terms this outrageous and shocking attack. We’re working with the government of Libya to secure our diplomats. I’ve also … Continue reading →
Violence against Americans in Cairo and Benghazi
Let me see if I’ve got this straight: A privately produced and amateurish anti-Islam film made by expat Coptic Christians in the US and distributed on YouTube is said to spark violent protests in Cairo. The US Embassy there apologies … Continue reading →
9/11 anniversary
Eleven years. That’s a formidable passage of time. New buildings are rising on the site of 9/11. The memorial fountains are in place, a somber and yet paradoxically beautiful tribute. The museum was stalled by a dispute, but maybe soon … Continue reading →