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Lie of the Year: Joe Biden Is "Sharp, Intensely Probing, Detail-Oriented, and Focused"

Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) calls for creating Dem "war machine" to stop Republicans

Jimmy Carter's Presidency and Post-Presidency - A Brutal Assessment By National Review

It’s because we expect so much less from Think Progress than from Wonkette

Posted by William A. Jacobson on April 30, 2011 8 Comments

Think Progress, the Democratic messaging website run by John Podesta of the Center for American Progress, has been a frequent focus here for its outlandish race-card playing and other antics.This week Think Progress hit a new low, when it ran a blog post mocking the...

In China you are not allowed to videotape the leadership without permission

Posted by William A. Jacobson on April 30, 2011 6 Comments

Well, he keeps saying we need to emulate China.This video has caused a stir:The controversy was not the protest, but that the White House communications team threatened to suspended the reporter who took the videotape, because multimedia coverage of Obama's fundraiser was not permitted. The...

These Docs Sure Can Pick ‘Em

Posted by William A. Jacobson on April 30, 2011 7 Comments

Thanks to Steve Burri for sending this photo he took in the physicians' parking area at a local Wisconsin hospital.I hope the docs are better at surgery than they are at picking political winners:--------------------------------------------Related Posts:Bumper Stickers - The SeriesFollow me on Twitter, Facebook, and YouTubeVisit the...

A Map Which Should Make King & Spalding Shake

Posted by William A. Jacobson on April 29, 2011 15 Comments

King & Spalding dumped the House of Representatives as a client in DOMA litigation after coming under threatened protests and boycotts by groups opposed to DOMA. A key aspect of the threats was that protesters not only would protest King & Spalding, but would go after...

How Long Before DOJ Forms “Gas Pump Defacing” Task Force?

Posted by William A. Jacobson on April 29, 2011 4 Comments

Right around the time Eric Holder pulls up to a gas pump and sees one of these yellow stickies on it (via Doug Ross):Or one of these (via Facebook, h/t Stop Shouting):--------------------------------------------Follow me on Twitter, Facebook, and YouTubeVisit the Legal Insurrection Shop on CafePress!...

Rutgers University Promises Changes After Investigation of Campus Antisemitism

Course at Yale Examines Whether or Not White and Black Women Can be Friends

DEI Leader in Florida Says New State Policies Have Left Industry in Freefall

'2024 Was the Worst Year Ever for Campus Free Speech'

San Francisco State Changes Investment Policy to Appease Anti-Israel Protesters

Students in Boston U. ‘Medieval Trans Studies’ Course Learn About ‘Gender Fluid Angels’

Wisconsin Dems “Push-Calling” Recall Wirch Petition Signers

Posted by William A. Jacobson on April 29, 2011 9 Comments

"Push-polling" is where a type of campaign tactic where, under the guise of a poll, misleading or inflammatory questions are asked about an opposing candidate. The point of the push-poll is to persuade the person being polled as to a candidate or issue, rather than actually...

An impressive lineup

Posted by Kathleen McCaffrey on April 29, 2011 7 Comments

KathleenToday it was officially announced that Bloomberg will have a new editorial component. Bloomberg View will be a comprehensive opinion resource and, I have to say, I'm really impressed by their lineup. Postrel and a few others will be on my GoogleReader, but I'm even...

Absolute power…

Posted by Kathleen McCaffrey on April 29, 2011 3 Comments

KathleenJeffrey Tucker nails the hype over Bernanke this week so well:...

“There will always be an England”

Posted by William A. Jacobson on April 29, 2011 17 Comments

Today it still seems possible:I watched it and I loved it.The flyover by WWII vintage bombers and fighter planes was a nice touch, recalling the memory of the song "There will always be an England."And I'll use any excuse to run this audio:--------------------------------------------Follow me on...

I’m glad I did not pass this car with a key in my hand

Posted by William A. Jacobson on April 29, 2011 13 Comments

because I'm not sure I could have controlled myself.Spotted by reader Joseph in Woodstock, NY, this last weekend.--------------------------------------------Related Posts:Bumper Stickers - The SeriesFollow me on Twitter, Facebook, and YouTubeVisit the Legal Insurrection Shop on CafePress!...

“God is just rewarding Repubs by bringing them home.”

Posted by William A. Jacobson on April 28, 2011 11 Comments

Huff-Watch is collecting reactions from Huffington Post commenters about the tornadoes that killed over 250 people, mostly in the South, including the comment in the headline above.--------------------------------------------Follow me on Twitter, Facebook, and YouTubeVisit the Legal Insurrection Shop on CafePress!...

10 Rules for Liberty Guerrillas

Posted by William A. Jacobson on April 28, 2011 3 Comments

It is worth taking a look at the post below, by the same person who did My Rebuttal to a Progressive, the best rant since Rick Santelli..The post is 10 Rules for Liberty Guerrillas.Rule 1 is something we need to keep in focus, since so much...

Fight of the Century and a great mind of the century

Posted by Kathleen McCaffrey on April 28, 2011 7 Comments

KathleenTwo talking points:1. The Keynes v. Hayek Part II video was released today:I was absent from the posting cycle on the 17th and I gave a few hints in this direction. Indeed, I made it to the final cut...

Yes, That’s What He Means

Posted by William A. Jacobson on April 28, 2011 4 Comments

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When Do They Take Over Health Care? Part 2

Posted by William A. Jacobson on April 28, 2011 2 Comments

As if Part 1 were not enough. Via Infowars (h/t @ProfBainbridge): -------------------------------------------- Follow me on Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube Visit the Legal Insurrection Shop on CafePress! ...

Post-Birth Certificate Poll Bounce for Obama?

Posted by William A. Jacobson on April 28, 2011 10 Comments

Maybe, just maybe slightly. But it will not last. Here's why:In the week ending April 23, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 429,000, an increase of 25,000 from the previous week's revised figure of 404,000. The 4-week moving average was 408,500, an...

Prius, How Could You?

Posted by William A. Jacobson on April 28, 2011 6 Comments

Spotted by reader Patrick in Eagan, Minnesota.Supporting the Navy is one thing, but a climate change denier? And you call yourself a Prius.--------------------------------------------Related Posts:Bumper Stickers - The SeriesFollow me on Twitter, Facebook, and YouTubeVisit the Legal Insurrection Shop on CafePress!...