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on January 25, 2014
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This apparently happened:
So did this (via Twitchy):
You have to wonder where/why this insane wheelchair trutherism began among Wendy Davis supporters? pic.twitter.com/Zi2o6o24eN
— Will Franklin (@WILLisms) January 25, 2014
Sexism defense of Wendy Davis is attempt to give her an easier double standard
on January 25, 2014
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There is a growing attempt to paint Wendy Davis as the victim of a double standard, in which a woman is treated more harshly than conservative men as to family failings and career ambition.
Kirsten Powers articulated that view in her post at The Daily Beast, The Right Subjects Wendy Davis to Litmus Tests No Male Would Ever Face (interestingly, the title shows up in search engines as "Wendy Davis the Piñata Parent," not sure if that was the original title):
It seems that Wendy Davis needs to learn her place.... It’s fair to criticize Davis for her misleading bio that implied she had been a single mother during law school. Instead, a misogynistic mob is determined to punish her for her parenting choices.... Where were the headlines claiming the unfitness of male Republican candidates who ditched wives with whom they had children (think Newt Gingrich and Rudy Giuliani)? Or are we to understand that conservatives believe that cheating on a spouse and getting divorced is not relevant, but giving your husband full custody of a child is?Similarly, Politico Magazine has a lead article playing up the "Wendy as victim of sexism" defense. In The Most Judged Woman in America, the sub-title tells the story:
Wendy Davis did make a mistake. She thought that we were ready for a single mother.Just Google "Wendy Davis Sexism" and you will see that these two examples above are not exceptions, they are part of a pattern of defending Davis. There is no double standard. Both Newt Gingrich and John McCain were seriously attacked because of their treatment of first wives and kids, as I shared with Powers in a Twitter exchange:
Ukraine president offers prime minister post to opposition leader
on January 25, 2014
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Just a brief update for LI readers who have been following the situation in Ukraine. From the Associated Press: Ukraine's embattled president is offering the country's premiership to one of the leaders of the opposition that has conducted two months of intensifying protests. A statement on President Viktor...
Review: Teri O’Brien’s The ABC’s of Barack Obama
on January 25, 2014
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I was recently privileged to chat with American Conservative Warrior Princess, Teri O’Brien, on Canto Talk. She is a dynamic and engaging BlogTalkRadio.com host herself, with a long history of conservative activism. Her website is here.
Teri has written a terrific synopsis of President Obama's
(Teri O'Brien)[/caption]
The book is rich with Teri's biting wit and cutting analysis. At about 60 pages, it is a fast read -- but well worth the time, as she summarizes a maze of scandal, deceit, and incompetence that has gotten lost in the avalanche of current news items slamming the Obama administration.
And, as a special bonus, Teri has this great deal:
(Teri O'Brien)[/caption]
The book is rich with Teri's biting wit and cutting analysis. At about 60 pages, it is a fast read -- but well worth the time, as she summarizes a maze of scandal, deceit, and incompetence that has gotten lost in the avalanche of current news items slamming the Obama administration.
And, as a special bonus, Teri has this great deal:
HERE'S THE REALLY EXCITING NEWS! From Sunday, January 26, 2014 through Tuesday, January 28, 2014, this information-packed, well-researched book, loaded with supporting links and information is available exclusively on amazon.com ABSOLUTELY FREE!Teri is an experienced attorney and talk-show host, who knows how to tie together detailed research, current events, and humor to cleverly highlight the many failures of Team Obama. She starts with "A" and ends with "Z", which condenses the many arguable anti-American, anti-Constitutional actions taken by Obama and his staff members and bureaucrats into a useful compendium. Not surprisingly, my favorite letters in her tome center on key aspects of "capitalism". For example, "J is for Jobs" is a walk down memory lane about the Keystone Pipeline being thwarted. The Canadians said over 7,000 jobs would be created if the unit went through as planned. The Obama Administration dismissed it, saying a mere 50 jobs might be generated -- and that wouldn't compare to all the "green jobs" the "Stimulus Plan" would create.
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Florida Bar clears Mark O’Mara of suborning Shellie Zimmerman perjury
on January 25, 2014
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In the aftermath of Shellie Zimmerman's perjury charges, the Florida Bar opened an investigation into whether George Zimmerman's lawyer Mark O'Mara may have solicited her false testimony.
Shellie Zimmerman ultimately accepted a plea offer on the charges, receiving one year probation and no jail time, as reported here at Legal Insurrection: Shellie Zimmerman Plea Deal
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Shellie Zimmerman, with her then-husband George Zimmerman[/caption]
Today, the Florida Bar concluded that there was no credible evidence that O'Mara engaged in any such misconduct.
The closing of this investigation follows closely on the heels of O'Mara being named the National Trial Lawyer's Criminal Trial Lawyer of 2013, as previously reported here at Legal Insurrection: Zimmerman Attorney Mark O’Mara Named “National Criminal Trial Lawyer of 2013″
In the interview below, conducted a few days ago, O'Mara talked about how the case has affected his practice, and life:
Shellie Zimmerman, with her then-husband George Zimmerman[/caption]
Today, the Florida Bar concluded that there was no credible evidence that O'Mara engaged in any such misconduct.
The closing of this investigation follows closely on the heels of O'Mara being named the National Trial Lawyer's Criminal Trial Lawyer of 2013, as previously reported here at Legal Insurrection: Zimmerman Attorney Mark O’Mara Named “National Criminal Trial Lawyer of 2013″
In the interview below, conducted a few days ago, O'Mara talked about how the case has affected his practice, and life:
“RIP, The Professor” Week at College Insurrection
on January 25, 2014
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RIP, The Professor: TV’s Most Famous Professor Dies at Age 89 Because real life professors could not live up to The Professor: The Loss of Trust in Higher Education Nasty guy: Rural Schools Targeted by Obama Administration during Sequestration Don't rub it in: Job Prospects for College Grads in Two Charts Student Debt:...
Vicious Smirkle, Part 3
on January 25, 2014
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We have faced the problem of the Big Google Algorithm in the Sky before. Vicious smirkle (Alan Grayson) Vicious Smirkle, Part 2 (Democratic Senate campaign) Michele (Walk) Hansen noted at the time: Well, sure, some people got sick, sadistic enjoyment costing Alan Grayson money, but there was a problem: The more you...
AP wants George Zimmerman to suffer for his art
on January 24, 2014
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Claims painting of Angela Corey just a copy of AP photo...
Media granted access to evidence in FL gas station teen murder case
on January 24, 2014
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Not as much media attention as Trayvon-Zimmerman case, but wait for it....
Who decides what’s in Israel’s best interest?
on January 24, 2014
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Mideast Media Sampler 01/24/2014 - Obama Knows Best; Israeli Voters Disagree...
Absolutely brutal (and correct) assessment of Wendy Davis’ core political problem
on January 24, 2014
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Naomi Schaefer Riley writing in The NY Post has a brutal assessment of why Wendy Davis has no future in politics.
It's a brutal assessment that I think is right, and one that will drive Davis' most ardent supporters crazy because it cannot be wordsmithed or talking-pointed.
The problem gets to the deepest emotional level that cuts across the political spectrum:
After Jeff finished paying off the last of Wendy’s school loans, she filed for divorce and gave up custody of her children. According to Jeff, his wife just decided, “While I’ve been a good mother, it’s not a good time for me right now.”.... There are single mothers all over the country in dire straits who can’t afford to have such a thought. And even if someone offered them the chance to get away from it all and start over without a child, few of them would say yes. Sure, there are women who pursue high-powered careers and need to spend time away from their children. Take Florida Rep. Deborah Wasserman Schultz, who (according to a recent New York Times blog) manages to do plenty with her 9-year-old and 13-year-old twins over the course of a weekend at home. She played basketball with her son, read with her daughter, shuttled one to ballet, took another to the bookstore and out to lunch. Still, when her son complains about her work schedule, she says, “My heart hurts.” Can you imagine Wasserman Schultz saying “it’s not a good time” for her to be a mother? ....
CNN social media accounts hacked by Syrian Electronic Army
on January 24, 2014
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Just before 6:00pm ET on Thursday, the Twitter account of CNN appeared to have been hijacked by the Syrian Electronic Army when the news outlet began posting tweets that read, “Long live #Syria via @Official_SEA16 #SEA” and “Syrian Electronic Army was here… Stop lying… all your reports are fake! via @Official_SEA16 #SEA.”
The CNN Public Relations Twitter account posted a message shortly thereafter that read, “Some of our organization's social media accounts were compromised. We have secured those accounts and are working to remedy the issue.”
As it turned out, several of CNN’s accounts, including its main Facebook account, the CNN Politics' Facebook account and a number of the outlet’s blogs had also been compromised.
Among the other tweets SEA managed to post publicly before control of the account was regained was one that referred to President Obama as “Obama Bin Laden the lord of terror...”
Another read, “DON’T FORGET: Al Qaeda is Al CIA da. Funded, armed and controlled.”
(screen capture: h/t Mediaite)
SEA sent out a series of tweets from its own Twitter account, criticizing CNN’s coverage of the conflict in Syria and accusing the CIA of controlling and funding Al Qaeda.
(screen capture: h/t Mediaite)
SEA sent out a series of tweets from its own Twitter account, criticizing CNN’s coverage of the conflict in Syria and accusing the CIA of controlling and funding Al Qaeda.
Virginia AG Mark Herring refuses to do his job and defend state law on marriage
on January 24, 2014
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Newly-elected Virginia AG Mark Herring announced he will be joining the plaintiffs in lawsuits challenging the state’s ban on gay marriage. So not only is he declining to defend Virginia's gay marriage ban, which was passed with 57% of the vote (including Herring's) in 2006, but he is arguing for the courts to strike it down as unconstitutional.
If the people of Virginia wanted to repeal the ban, the proper remedy would be to repeal the ban. And there's nothing stopping the judiciary of Virginia from declaring the ban unconstitutional. In fact, they may have several opportunities to do so - but now, because of Herring's announcement, the people of Virginia who voted for the amendment may lack a strong advocate to plead their case.
AG Mark Herring is tasked with defending the law of Virginia in court. If Herring wanted to declare it unconstitutional, he should have tried to become a judge rather than running for AG. Republicans in the state seem to agree, not surprisingly:
"It took Mark Herring less than a month to decide he doesn't want to be Attorney General. The first job of Virginia's Attorney General is to be the Commonwealth's law firm, and to defend the duly passed laws of Commonwealth," said Republican Party of Virginia Chairman Pat Mullins.
Branco Cartoon – Gone With The Wendy
on January 24, 2014
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Note: You may reprint this cartoon provided you link back to this source. To see more Legal Insurrection Branco cartoons, click here. Branco’s page is Cartoonist A.F.Branco...
Moody’s downgrades outlook for health insurers over Obamacare concerns
on January 23, 2014
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Many have addressed the issue of uncertainty created by the implementation of Obamacare and noted the impact that may have on a variety of areas, including for the health insurance industry. On Thursday, Moody's Investors Service downgraded its outlook for health insurers, citing such uncertainty. From Moody’s: Moody's...
Zimmerman Attorney Mark O’Mara Named “National Criminal Trial Lawyer of 2013”
on January 23, 2014
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Attorney Mark O'Mara is, of course, the lawyer who last summer successfully represented George Zimmerman against second degree murder charges for the shooting death of Trayvon Martin. Throughout my coverage of the trial here at Legal Insurrection I frequently noted how O'Mara's cool demeanor and outstanding...
