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When They Say 'Globalize The Intifada' They Mean Like The New Orleans Terrorist Mass Murder

Sen. Chris Murphy (D-CT): RFK, Jr. "Wants To Kill Our Kids"

Meet the Deflection: Schumer Denies Democrats Misled on Biden’s Decline

Assad Sends More Palestinian Cannon Fodder Over Israel Border

Posted by William A. Jacobson on June 05, 2011 6 Comments

On Friday the Syrian army killed 63 Syrian protesters against the Assad regime.As before, Assad tried to deflect international attention by sending Palestinians to try to crash the border fence on the Golan Heights, with predictable results that Israel did not allow them to breach...

Wasserman-Schultz on Weinergate: It’s Okay, He’s a Democrat

Posted by Michael Alan on June 05, 2011 15 Comments

(By Michael Alan)Earlier this week, DNC chair Debbie Wasserman-Schultz told CNN that Rep. Anthony Weiner (D-NY) is dealing with "a personal matter." That "personal matter" includes not knowing "with certitude" whether or not the, er, picture that was tweeted to a 21 year old college...

Praise the Dog and Pass the Bumper Stickers

Posted by William A. Jacobson on June 05, 2011 8 Comments

Sent by reader Jason, taken in Asheville, NC:--------------------------------------------Related Posts:Bumper Stickers - The SeriesRocky The Border Terrier (1994-2011)Follow me on Twitter, Facebook, and YouTubeVisit the Legal Insurrection Shop on CafePress!...

Saturday Night Card Game (“European Chocolate”)

Posted by William A. Jacobson on June 04, 2011 10 Comments

This is the latest in a series on the use of the race card for political gain:This week we bring together two distinct concepts. Chris Matthews and Naomi Campbell.Chris Matthews has been featured here before for his prowess in playing the race card.This week Matthews...

“Deranged Propagandist”

Posted by William A. Jacobson on June 04, 2011 19 Comments

That's what Andrew Sullivan calls me because I pointed out facts which contradict his narrative of Sarah Palin.Funny thing about facts, Andy. Name calling can't change them.--------------------------------------------Follow me on Twitter, Facebook, and YouTubeVisit the Legal Insurrection Shop on CafePress!...

California State U. East Bay Has Woke 'Inclusive Language' Guide

Teachers in Minnesota Could Lose Licenses if They Don't Affirm LGBT Identities

Study Suggests Brown University Radicalized Students Following October 7th

Population Decline is Going to Hurt Higher Education

Historically Black University's Marching Band Scolded by Leftists for Agreeing to Perform at Trump Inauguration

Ron DeSantis Appoints Conservatives to University of West Florida Board

“I’m not a potted plant. I’m here as the blogger. That’s my job.”

Posted by William A. Jacobson on June 04, 2011 17 Comments

In the comments to my post about the inaccurate reaction to Sarah Palin's comments about Paul Revere, Taylor Marsh posted the following: This post is representative of what's wrong with our politics on both sides of the aisle. The lengths some people will go to in order...

Hey, It’s A Plan

Posted by William A. Jacobson on June 04, 2011 3 Comments

Hat tip to several readers who forwarded the link:--------------------------------------------Follow me on Twitter, Facebook, and YouTubeVisit the Legal Insurrection Shop on CafePress!...

One Of These Things Is Not Like The Other…

Posted by Matthew Knee on June 04, 2011 7 Comments

This is a Prius; in the parking lot of a Starbucks; in Beverly Hills; with an Apple sticker; and a couple public employee union stickers. (Sheriffs, but still). Yet also, this intriguing anti-Obama bumper sticker. People are complicated that way.--------------------------------------------Follow me on Twitter,...

So Now All These People Will Apologize to Sarah Palin About Paul Revere, Right?

Posted by William A. Jacobson on June 03, 2011 192 Comments

As with most people, I simply took at face value the popular version that Paul Revere warned that the British were coming, the British were coming. Not having any real reason to look into it any deeper, Sarah Palin's statement that Revere warned the British that...

Anti-Israel Activists to Converge On Israel Soon

Posted by William A. Jacobson on June 03, 2011 1 Comment

Although the precise date is not clear, calls have gone out for anti-Israel activists to converge on Israel on or about June 8, in anticipation of a large flotilla of ships trying to break the military sea blockade of Gaza later in June, and additional attempts to crash...

Meet Michael Alan

Posted by William A. Jacobson on June 03, 2011 9 Comments

As you know, I welcome the participation of conservative/libertarian students from Cornell. This not only helps me out, it also gives students who otherwise are isolated in a sea of liberalism an outlet to develop their skills and political outlooks in a setting in which...

John Edwards Indicted

Posted by William A. Jacobson on June 03, 2011 7 Comments

Via Politico:Former presidential candidate John Edwards was indicted Friday on criminal charges by a federal grand jury in Raleigh, N.C, for misusing campaign funds to cover up an affair. Edwards faces six counts — four of illegal campaign contributions, one of conspiracy and one of...

“He and his advisors need to ponder why he needs to essentially poke a finger in the eye of the people who supported him”

Posted by William A. Jacobson on June 03, 2011 3 Comments

I was a guest of Jeff Katz on Talk 1200 Boston this morning, talking about my post Bye-Bye Brown.Here is the audio link.The page link, which allows you to share it, is here: Prof. William Jacobson - Talk 1200 - Boston Express Yourself. Update 6-6-2011:...

Piper Palin as Media Bouncer

Posted by William A. Jacobson on June 03, 2011 15 Comments

Andrew Sullivan says "my bad," but it's worse than my bad (h/t Tom Maguire):Piper Palin As BodyguardIs it too outrageous to ask why this little girl is not in school, rather than acting as a media bouncer for her mother on a publicity/campaign tour? Update:...

Bumper Stickers on Parade

Posted by William A. Jacobson on June 03, 2011 8 Comments

The Ithaca Festival Parade passed by my house yesterday. Lots of fun:And my favorite, the Ithaca Area Waste Water Treatment Facility entry:--------------------------------------------Related Posts:Bumper Stickers - The SeriesFollow me on Twitter, Facebook, and YouTubeVisit the Legal Insurrection Shop on CafePress!...

NBC News Hires Woman Who Fired Juan Williams

Posted by William A. Jacobson on June 02, 2011 5 Comments

Just when you thought NBC News could not get any more partisan, somehow, it managed to, via WaPo, NBC News hires ousted NPR president and CEO Vivian Schiller to run digital operation:NBC News is hiring ousted National Public Radio chief Vivian Schiller to run its digital...

Focused Like A Laser

Posted by William A. Jacobson on June 02, 2011 2 Comments

on his reelection, including 18 fundraisers between April 4 and May 23, plus 4 more in June.At this rate, his golf game surely is going to suffer. When will he get his priorities straight?It's time for ...