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Did Hostility To Policing Contribute To Brown U. Failures?

Ben Shapiro at TPUSA: Conservative movement in danger "from charlatans who ... traffic in conspiracism and dishonesty"

RI Whistleblower Ramona Bessinger Barred from Serving on Public Health Board, Sues for Discrimination

I wouldn’t want to belong to an “international community” that would have me as a member

Posted by Joel Engel on December 12, 2012 11 Comments

The word community has been devalued. Once upon a time it meant something specifically geographic—not unlike neighborhood—as in, “We live in a really nice little community.” Then in the '60s community was adopted as a synonym for people. So instead of saying “black people believe,” you...

Dear @SpeakerBoehner, have you heard of The Christmas Strategy?

Posted by William A. Jacobson on December 12, 2012 11 Comments

I am going to keep repeating The Christmas Strategy until someone in Republican circles listens: I say call his bluff. If a deal which tackles deficits from both revenue and spending can be reached this month, great. If not, pass a 90 day extension of current tax...

The Epistemic Closure of progressives to their violent union thugs

Posted by William A. Jacobson on December 12, 2012 33 Comments

There are multiple videos shot by different people, including a local news station, showing union members in Lansing yesterday engaged in violent actions against Steven Crowder and others at the Americans For Prosperity tent. The videos were shot from several angles and sides of the tent. The union members are...

John Boehner leads Debtcracker ballet for Christmas

Posted by Leslie Eastman on December 12, 2012 9 Comments

I personally will never forget the horrendous 2009 Christmas Eve Senate vote for Obamacare. Around the same time, the "stimulus" legislation that eventually became the American Recovery and Investment Act was being bandied about the halls of Congress with tons of hyper-partisan theater. Now, it seems the...

We’ve only just begun

Posted by William A. Jacobson on December 12, 2012 3 Comments

We hoped the error of the nation's ways would be seen. But alas, it only has just begun. From Amy, spotted pre-election in Aurora, CO: ...

Prof Claims Georgia College and State U. Fired Him for Voicing Concerns About Student Plagiarism

Law Professor Josh Blackman Resigns From Heritage Foundation Over Antisemitism Controversy

Professor Jonathan Turley Reacts to News About Lack of Republican Profs at Yale

Gender Studies Program at U. Minnesota Hands Out Whistles to Alert People of ICE Activity

Brown University Students and Staff Claim Security Worries Were Brushed Off for Years

Elementary School Principal in Pennsylvania Under Fire Over Antisemitic Voicemail Message

Most chilling Michigan video — “There are people under there, oh my God”

Posted by William A. Jacobson on December 11, 2012 36 Comments

The numerous videos of the union mob action in Michigan today show an assault on Steven Crowder, but it actually was potentially much worse as the mob collapsed the tent even as bystanders screamed that there were people inside. Here's the descripion from the news station...

Norks shoot long range rocket

Posted by William A. Jacobson on December 11, 2012 2 Comments

North Korea launches rocket: North Korea has launched a long-range rocket in defiance of condemnation by critics who believe it is seeking to develop technology that will enable it to deliver a nuclear warhead, South Korean TV channel YTN reported. YTN said the rocket was launched from...

Wanted P(r)o(te)ster

Posted by William A. Jacobson on December 11, 2012 53 Comments

The person in this video, whose (mug) shot is below, is seen on the now-famous video throwing punches at Steven Crowder. How long before he is identified? And will he be prosecuted? Language Warning for video: (added) This video shows the attack from a reverse angle and gives...

7th Circuit tosses Illinois concealed carry ban

Posted by William A. Jacobson on December 11, 2012 23 Comments

From Anne Leary of Backyard Conservative comes news of a major 7th Circuit ruling, as explained at the Chicago Sun-Times: In a huge win for gun-rights groups, a federal appeals court in Chicago Tuesday tossed the state's ban on carrying concealed weaponsand gave Illinois' Legislature 180...

Branco Cartoon – Collateral Damage

Posted by A.F. Branco on December 11, 2012 8 Comments

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Michigan Right to Work Protests and Vote Live (Bills pass House)(Unions turn violent)(Bills signed into law)

Posted by William A. Jacobson on December 11, 2012 29 Comments

UPDATE: Both bills (for private and public sectors) passed the House. 5:45 p.m. Bills have been signed into law: Snyder: I've signed these bills #righttowork twitter.com/jonathanoostin…— Jonathan Oosting (@jonathanoosting) December 11, 2012 "I view this as opporotunity to stand up for Michigan workers. Freedom to choose...

The Christmas Strategy should satisfy the LIBs and LIBINOs

Posted by William A. Jacobson on December 11, 2012 32 Comments

From DrewM at Ace of Spades HQ, What Does Let It Burn Mean? (h/t Hot Air), : As one of the first, if not the first, people to say Let It Burn, I’m clearly thrilled with the growing chorus of voices joining the movement. Like any movement,...

Transparent ref gaming of Sup Ct on gay marriage

Posted by William A. Jacobson on December 11, 2012 29 Comments

The big shock in the Supreme Court's Obamacare ruling was not that the law was upheld. Most people thought there was a substantial chance Justice Kennedy would side with the four liberal Justices. But almost no one thought that it would be Chief Justice John Roberts...

But then what would we talk about?

Posted by William A. Jacobson on December 11, 2012 10 Comments

From Linda in Tennessee, Academy sports, parking lot, Franklin tn ...

No “placeholder” for DeMint

Posted by William A. Jacobson on December 10, 2012 12 Comments

With Jim DeMint leaving the Senate, there's plenty of speculation as to who Nikki Haley will appoint. While Tim Scott has the national attention, there is plenty of South Carolina political intrigue always waiting to happen, so who knows. While that's undecided, one thing that has been...

First post-reelection Tea Party victory — Tennessee will not set up Obamacare exchange

Posted by William A. Jacobson on December 10, 2012 15 Comments

I previously posted about The first battle of the next Tea Party wave — December 5 rally in Nashville against Obamacare exchange. The protest, while not huge, was well attended. Governor Bill Haslam was on the fence. No more. Via Linda in Tennessee, Haslam says Tennessee will not...

Why are you reading this?

Posted by William A. Jacobson on December 10, 2012 28 Comments

Because you still care (?). Via @BarbaraLedeen, I recommend you read the full transcript (excerpts only below) and listen to Rush Limbaugh's segment, Caller: Why Should I Still Care? CALLER: I need some help here. I've tuned out since the election, absolutely tuned out...