Monday, July 22, 2019
Monday song
After technical difficulties Saturday left me in the Danger Zone, I found a video to post.
Field of schemes
Kurt Schlichter gives a quick listing of the 2020 Democratic candidates.
The precise candidate who will employ it is not important because they all embrace the notion that punishing the essential moral failure of you and me and every other Normal American is the key goal of the Donkey Party. That goes equally for the Handsey Old Prospector, the Socialist Squaw, Crusty the Commie, Spartacus Sharpton, Starchild, the Furry, Not Ms. Willie Brown, the Unfabulous Gay Guy, and the many Unfabulous Ungay Guys.
All you need to know.
The precise candidate who will employ it is not important because they all embrace the notion that punishing the essential moral failure of you and me and every other Normal American is the key goal of the Donkey Party. That goes equally for the Handsey Old Prospector, the Socialist Squaw, Crusty the Commie, Spartacus Sharpton, Starchild, the Furry, Not Ms. Willie Brown, the Unfabulous Gay Guy, and the many Unfabulous Ungay Guys.
All you need to know.
Sunday, July 21, 2019
Sanders staffers learn economics
The Sanders campaign planned to pay its staffers at least $15/hour.
But when some had to work 60 hours a week, their pay went under that amount.
How do you solve the problem?
You could pay time and a half for hours over 60 instead of a set salary.
You'd need more donations from more people to do that.
Or you could limit staffers to 40 hours per week.
Reducing your ability to reach voters with your message.
And leaving staffers with the same trouble if their salary isn't enough to live on.
Either way they decide to go, it's not going to end well for Sanders and his staffers.
Maybe they'll learn something about economics, though.
But when some had to work 60 hours a week, their pay went under that amount.
How do you solve the problem?
You could pay time and a half for hours over 60 instead of a set salary.
You'd need more donations from more people to do that.
Or you could limit staffers to 40 hours per week.
Reducing your ability to reach voters with your message.
And leaving staffers with the same trouble if their salary isn't enough to live on.
Either way they decide to go, it's not going to end well for Sanders and his staffers.
Maybe they'll learn something about economics, though.
A high maintenance article
The Atlantic checks in on "When Harry met Sally" and the discussion of high-maintenance women.
And the writer is not low maintenance about the idea.
As insults go, just as Harry intuited, high-maintenance is extremely effective: Once introduced, it can’t really be argued with. (She is annoyed to be dismissed as high-maintenance? This is, obviously, the clearest evidence of all.) Sally, in the scene that popularized the term, resists the label—or tries to. “I don’t see that,” she protests, when Harry informs her that she is the worst kind. Harry replies with a dramatic rendering of one of her extremely specific restaurant orders: the house salad, but not with the standard dressing, and with the substituted version on the side. The salmon, but with the mustard sauce, and that sauce on the side. “On the side is a very big thing for you,” he concludes.
“Well, I just want it the way I want it,” she says.
“I know. High-maintenance.”
And the writer is not low maintenance about the idea.
As insults go, just as Harry intuited, high-maintenance is extremely effective: Once introduced, it can’t really be argued with. (She is annoyed to be dismissed as high-maintenance? This is, obviously, the clearest evidence of all.) Sally, in the scene that popularized the term, resists the label—or tries to. “I don’t see that,” she protests, when Harry informs her that she is the worst kind. Harry replies with a dramatic rendering of one of her extremely specific restaurant orders: the house salad, but not with the standard dressing, and with the substituted version on the side. The salmon, but with the mustard sauce, and that sauce on the side. “On the side is a very big thing for you,” he concludes.
“Well, I just want it the way I want it,” she says.
“I know. High-maintenance.”
Saturday, July 20, 2019
Trump announces pronouns
Elizabeth Warren's campaign account put her preferred pronouns out Friday.
Donald Trump has preferred pronouns as well.
Along with he/him, you can call him "Your Majesty."
"Greatest POTUS ever"
Your choice.
He wants to include the best ever choices.
Donald Trump has preferred pronouns as well.
Along with he/him, you can call him "Your Majesty."
"Greatest POTUS ever"
Your choice.
He wants to include the best ever choices.
Friday, July 19, 2019
Battering ram batters
Clay Travis disproves of President Trump's methods in dealing with the four Congresswomen.
Even though he thinks he says what needs to be said.
My biggest issue with Trump so far — and why I haven’t been able to fully embrace him — is I think he’s an inarticulate expression of an important conversation about identity politics that our nation needs to be having. And I appreciate the fact that he’s willing to stand up to the far left wing of the Democratic party when many in our country run and hide because they’re afraid of being attacked as racist or sexist or misogynistic if they disagree with someone other than a white man’s opinion. But I question whether there’s a coherent strategy behind his inclination for political combat — his behavior often appears slapdash, incoherent, and utterly unpredictable, which are three characteristics I don’t want associated with my president.
There's two jobs there.
Trump is the battering ram.
Battering rams batter.
A fine verbal dissection of the Democratic battle could hurt them - but Trump shining his spotlight does as well.
A week from now, the furor over Trump will wane a little.
Democrats will still have an ideological battle they can't solve.
Even though he thinks he says what needs to be said.
My biggest issue with Trump so far — and why I haven’t been able to fully embrace him — is I think he’s an inarticulate expression of an important conversation about identity politics that our nation needs to be having. And I appreciate the fact that he’s willing to stand up to the far left wing of the Democratic party when many in our country run and hide because they’re afraid of being attacked as racist or sexist or misogynistic if they disagree with someone other than a white man’s opinion. But I question whether there’s a coherent strategy behind his inclination for political combat — his behavior often appears slapdash, incoherent, and utterly unpredictable, which are three characteristics I don’t want associated with my president.
There's two jobs there.
Trump is the battering ram.
Battering rams batter.
A fine verbal dissection of the Democratic battle could hurt them - but Trump shining his spotlight does as well.
A week from now, the furor over Trump will wane a little.
Democrats will still have an ideological battle they can't solve.
Fighting Obama nostaglia
The Federalist looks at how Netroots Nation feels about President Obama's legacy - and Joe Biden using that in his 2020 presidential bid.
For a crowd that thrives on accusing America of perpetuating white supremacy, progressives seem to have little fondness for America’s first black president. In a campaign where progressives preach the need to energize voters of color, they seem indifferent to the preferences of black voters. The left prefers a well-known candidate such as Warren (with an almost equally well-known likability problem), who polls in single digits with this crucial constituency, all the while telling themselves they can make people of color like her. If you wrote this as fiction, editors would reject it as unrealistic.
For a crowd that thrives on accusing America of perpetuating white supremacy, progressives seem to have little fondness for America’s first black president. In a campaign where progressives preach the need to energize voters of color, they seem indifferent to the preferences of black voters. The left prefers a well-known candidate such as Warren (with an almost equally well-known likability problem), who polls in single digits with this crucial constituency, all the while telling themselves they can make people of color like her. If you wrote this as fiction, editors would reject it as unrealistic.
Thursday, July 18, 2019
All your Omar news
Powerline has been leading the way investigating Ilhan Omar's past - and marriages.
They combine with reporting with David Steinberg to give all that needs to be know.
They combine with reporting with David Steinberg to give all that needs to be know.
Wednesday, July 17, 2019
Squad and squaw
I can't wait for Senator Elizabeth Warren to join AOC and friends at an event.
Squad and squaw.
The memes write themselves.
Squad and squaw.
The memes write themselves.
Didn't listen to Andy
Only 95 Democrats voted Wednesday to go ahead with impeachment.
The motion has been tabled for now.
Andy Schmookler can write many more posts on Blue Virginia about the Democrats' failure to do their duty.
Only 123 votes to go.
It might take 123 more columns.
But two a day columns gets us to the middle of fall 2020.
Better write more to convince the wayward Democrats.
If they're listening.
The motion has been tabled for now.
Andy Schmookler can write many more posts on Blue Virginia about the Democrats' failure to do their duty.
Only 123 votes to go.
It might take 123 more columns.
But two a day columns gets us to the middle of fall 2020.
Better write more to convince the wayward Democrats.
If they're listening.
Tuesday, July 16, 2019
Democrats and deficits
There's lots of Democratic candidates.
They are spending a lot of money.
But several campaigns may not make it to 2020.
Eleven Democratic presidential candidates — nearly half of the sprawling field — spent more campaign cash than they raised in the second quarter of the year, according to new financial disclosures filed Monday. Eight contenders active in the spring limped forward with less than $1 million in cash on hand, and several top-tier contenders were already spending multiples of what their lower-profile competitors raised.
Democrats spend more than they have - in government and trying to run the government.
They are spending a lot of money.
But several campaigns may not make it to 2020.
Eleven Democratic presidential candidates — nearly half of the sprawling field — spent more campaign cash than they raised in the second quarter of the year, according to new financial disclosures filed Monday. Eight contenders active in the spring limped forward with less than $1 million in cash on hand, and several top-tier contenders were already spending multiples of what their lower-profile competitors raised.
Democrats spend more than they have - in government and trying to run the government.
Monday, July 15, 2019
Twitter triumph
Althouse sees what President Trump is doing with his latest tweets.
So, again, Trump lines himself up with Pelosi. How do you defend Pelosi without defending Trump? In this view, it's a clever (and cruel) rhetorical move by Trump.
He gets them again.
So, again, Trump lines himself up with Pelosi. How do you defend Pelosi without defending Trump? In this view, it's a clever (and cruel) rhetorical move by Trump.
He gets them again.
Sunday, July 14, 2019
Trump - Xe's right
The New Yorker goes on another binge about Trump's temperament - he loves praise and those who give it to him.
Then I think about the transgender world.
Those who want us to accept their version of the world and how they view themselves.
Are Trump and the transgenders that far apart?
If you tell transgenders that their behavior is like Trump's, what happens?
Would they read this post and think - Xe's right?
Then I think about the transgender world.
Those who want us to accept their version of the world and how they view themselves.
Are Trump and the transgenders that far apart?
If you tell transgenders that their behavior is like Trump's, what happens?
Would they read this post and think - Xe's right?
Saturday, July 13, 2019
Remembering Perot
Former Texas governor Rick Perry tells of the generosity of H. Ross Perot, who passed away this week.
The story of Perot's interaction with one soldier and his family tells of his commitment.
On the one-year anniversary of his wounding, I joined Alan and his family for a small gathering. He was still in very bad shape, neurologically and physically incapacitated. When I asked his mother, Rosie, what I could do to help, she said she was eager to get him out of the hospital and back home, but struggling with the prospect of transporting Alan to his many medical visits.
I knew there was one person to call: Ross Perot. What happened next still amazes me to this day. The next morning, Ross personally called Rosie and made arrangements for his plane to pick up the Babins in Austin and fly them to Dallas where Alan could be seen by leading neurologists at Zale Lipshy University Hospital.
When the hospital elevators opened, Ross was standing there to meet Alan personally and ensure that he got the best of care. Later that day, Rosie was handed a key to a hotel room across the street so she could be close to Alan throughout his extended stay.
The story of Perot's interaction with one soldier and his family tells of his commitment.
On the one-year anniversary of his wounding, I joined Alan and his family for a small gathering. He was still in very bad shape, neurologically and physically incapacitated. When I asked his mother, Rosie, what I could do to help, she said she was eager to get him out of the hospital and back home, but struggling with the prospect of transporting Alan to his many medical visits.
I knew there was one person to call: Ross Perot. What happened next still amazes me to this day. The next morning, Ross personally called Rosie and made arrangements for his plane to pick up the Babins in Austin and fly them to Dallas where Alan could be seen by leading neurologists at Zale Lipshy University Hospital.
When the hospital elevators opened, Ross was standing there to meet Alan personally and ensure that he got the best of care. Later that day, Rosie was handed a key to a hotel room across the street so she could be close to Alan throughout his extended stay.
Thursday, July 11, 2019
Impeach or else
Andy Schmookler continues his tirade for Democrats to impeach President Trump.
Now it's do it or else.
If it was the passions burning in the hearts of the Democratic base that gave Pelosi the speakership after the 2018 election, it would seem that Pelosi’s putting out those fires by disheartening that Democratic 2/3 makes it less likely that Pelosi will gain the 2020 victory that seems to be her focal goal.
So, setting aside the obligations of the “oath of office,” and setting aside the multiple threats to the nation represented by Donald Trump’s presidency (of which the undermining of the Constitution and the rule of law is but one), and considering only the Democrats’ political calculus: The need to rekindle those fires is one important political reason to look for a new Democratic leadership to rehearten the disheartened.
What do Democrats want?
Impeachment.
What if they don't get it?
They'll sulk.
Now it's do it or else.
If it was the passions burning in the hearts of the Democratic base that gave Pelosi the speakership after the 2018 election, it would seem that Pelosi’s putting out those fires by disheartening that Democratic 2/3 makes it less likely that Pelosi will gain the 2020 victory that seems to be her focal goal.
So, setting aside the obligations of the “oath of office,” and setting aside the multiple threats to the nation represented by Donald Trump’s presidency (of which the undermining of the Constitution and the rule of law is but one), and considering only the Democrats’ political calculus: The need to rekindle those fires is one important political reason to look for a new Democratic leadership to rehearten the disheartened.
What do Democrats want?
Impeachment.
What if they don't get it?
They'll sulk.
Wednesday, July 10, 2019
Bill and friend
Jeffrey Epstein returned to the news this weekend.
The mainstream news tried to tie him to President Trump.
Not former President Clinton.
Good thing the meme makers are working hard.
The mainstream news tried to tie him to President Trump.
Not former President Clinton.
Good thing the meme makers are working hard.
Fall preview
How will the fall campaign go in Virginia?
Here's a preview from Richmond Tuesday.
Democrats may try to forget their scandals of the winter, but reminders will be there.
Here's a preview from Richmond Tuesday.
Democrats may try to forget their scandals of the winter, but reminders will be there.
Tuesday, July 9, 2019
Gunned down
The Virginia legislature met today, supposedly to talk about gun control.
They adjourned without voting on anything.
Blue Virginia calls it a loss for Republicans.
We'll see in November - after the election.
They adjourned without voting on anything.
Blue Virginia calls it a loss for Republicans.
We'll see in November - after the election.
Monday, July 8, 2019
I believe that he can win
Liz Peek gives Democrats the bad news they fear - Donald Trump can win reelection.
Not only was Trump’s overall fundraising impressive, he received 725,000 individual contributions which averaged $48. That kind of online small-donor haul is unprecedented for a Republican politician. The RNC attracted “a larger share of donations under $200 than the Democratic National Committee,” reported the New York Times. As the Times noted, Trump will have far more money to boost his run than he did in 2016.
Gallup tells us that only 32 percent of the country is satisfied with “the way things are going in the United States at this time.” That is hardly cause for celebration, but at the same point during President Obama’s tenure, only 16 percent of the nation thought we were on the right track.
Not only was Trump’s overall fundraising impressive, he received 725,000 individual contributions which averaged $48. That kind of online small-donor haul is unprecedented for a Republican politician. The RNC attracted “a larger share of donations under $200 than the Democratic National Committee,” reported the New York Times. As the Times noted, Trump will have far more money to boost his run than he did in 2016.
Gallup tells us that only 32 percent of the country is satisfied with “the way things are going in the United States at this time.” That is hardly cause for celebration, but at the same point during President Obama’s tenure, only 16 percent of the nation thought we were on the right track.
Sunday, July 7, 2019
It's okay to disapprove of U.S. women's soccer
The United States women will claim their fourth World Cup title in eight attempts shortly.
Boring.
They destroyed the competition because we're the most prosperous nation.
And prosperous nations can invest funds into women's soccer.
Starting with the 13-0 win over Thailand, I've been rooting for the team to fail.
Not because of anti-American sentiment or due to how the players talk about President Trump.
Soccer is not really our sport.
The United States dominates in so many sports.
Winning in soccer takes away one of the few areas where the rest of the world rules.
It reminded me of the story of David and Bathsheba.
After David got her pregnant and her husband killed, Nathan the prophet rebuked him.
David was the rich man who stole the poor man's only ewe.
He had plenty and wanted more.
It's nice for these players to win a championship.
But if the United States wins in 2023 and 2027, then women's soccer will wither.
The poorer nations will tire of the struggle of always fighting for second.
Boring.
They destroyed the competition because we're the most prosperous nation.
And prosperous nations can invest funds into women's soccer.
Starting with the 13-0 win over Thailand, I've been rooting for the team to fail.
Not because of anti-American sentiment or due to how the players talk about President Trump.
Soccer is not really our sport.
The United States dominates in so many sports.
Winning in soccer takes away one of the few areas where the rest of the world rules.
It reminded me of the story of David and Bathsheba.
After David got her pregnant and her husband killed, Nathan the prophet rebuked him.
David was the rich man who stole the poor man's only ewe.
He had plenty and wanted more.
It's nice for these players to win a championship.
But if the United States wins in 2023 and 2027, then women's soccer will wither.
The poorer nations will tire of the struggle of always fighting for second.
Saturday, July 6, 2019
Don't you forget about me
Vogue's recent story on Democratic women running for president included a picture.
Without including Marianne Williamson.
So her campaign made it work.
Without including Marianne Williamson.
So her campaign made it work.
Friday, July 5, 2019
Patriotic and political
A great photo of the flyover of the Lincoln Memorial during Thursday's salute to the country with President Trump.
Opponents said it was too political.
Thus making it too political.
Great visuals bring pride in being American.
The more voters with that pride, the worse things are for Democrats.
Thursday, July 4, 2019
Happy flag anniversary
For the past 107 years, we have had a 48-star or 50-star flag for 106.
One year there was a 49-star flag, for Alaska joining the union before July 4.
It didn't wave long, but it celebrates the 60th anniversary of first raising today.
One year there was a 49-star flag, for Alaska joining the union before July 4.
It didn't wave long, but it celebrates the 60th anniversary of first raising today.
Ready for this parade
Babylon Bee one-ups those fussing about President Trump's military parade.
They think he's from the dark side.
He'll show you the dark side.
They think he's from the dark side.
He'll show you the dark side.
Monday, July 1, 2019
Come on, Marianne
Your Daily Treacher takes a ride on the Marianne Williamson magic carpet, or whatever spiritual advisors use.
How does she ride to the White House?
4. I don't think she can win, and I'm wrong about everything. You guys know how terrible I am at predicting things. I completely botched the 2016 election, and if anything, since then I've only gotten dumber. So if my gut feeling is that Marianne Williamson doesn't have a chance in hell... she's a shoo-in!
How does she ride to the White House?
4. I don't think she can win, and I'm wrong about everything. You guys know how terrible I am at predicting things. I completely botched the 2016 election, and if anything, since then I've only gotten dumber. So if my gut feeling is that Marianne Williamson doesn't have a chance in hell... she's a shoo-in!
Sunday, June 30, 2019
Taylor, you need to calm down
Poor Taylor Swift.
Someone she doesn't like bought the rights to her past music.
Should she calm down?
It's only money.
And her life.
Doesn't her latest video tell people to calm down about things that bother them?
Learn the lesson of your song.
Someone she doesn't like bought the rights to her past music.
Should she calm down?
It's only money.
And her life.
Doesn't her latest video tell people to calm down about things that bother them?
Learn the lesson of your song.
Building a better country
Home Depot's founder plans to make some big donations to President Trump's re-election campaign.
“[Trump’s] got a businessman’s common sense approach to most things,” Marcus said. “…Now, do I agree with every move that he makes? No, I don’t. But the truth is he has produced more than anybody else. He has. If we look at this country, I would say that we are better off today than we were eight years ago or six years ago.”
“[Trump’s] got a businessman’s common sense approach to most things,” Marcus said. “…Now, do I agree with every move that he makes? No, I don’t. But the truth is he has produced more than anybody else. He has. If we look at this country, I would say that we are better off today than we were eight years ago or six years ago.”
Saturday, June 29, 2019
Border line personalities
Via Instapundit, Politico looks at the unhappiness of the Democratic side after this week's border bill defeat.
More than 90 Democrats voted against the Senate bill, including members of leadership like Reps. Hakeem Jeffries of New York, Katherine Clark of Massachusetts, Ben Ray Lujan of New Mexico and David Cicilline of Rhode Island — a sign of the deep discontent simmering within the caucus. In a shocking move, Pelosi’s entire team of negotiators on the border aid bill, including House Appropriations Committee Chairwoman Nita Lowey of New York and Reps. Lucille Roybal-Allard of California and Rosa DeLauro of Connecticut also voted no. Progressives, including Pocan, said they felt stung by the stunning course-reversal by Pelosi, where she swiftly bowed to pressure from moderates who had threatened to tank the House version of the bill — which contained hard-fought wins for the liberal Democrats. And Pocan warned that it could fire up the 90-member Congressional Progressive Caucus to take more hard-line stances on key bills in the coming months.
Watching the Democrats the next few months will be fun.
More than 90 Democrats voted against the Senate bill, including members of leadership like Reps. Hakeem Jeffries of New York, Katherine Clark of Massachusetts, Ben Ray Lujan of New Mexico and David Cicilline of Rhode Island — a sign of the deep discontent simmering within the caucus. In a shocking move, Pelosi’s entire team of negotiators on the border aid bill, including House Appropriations Committee Chairwoman Nita Lowey of New York and Reps. Lucille Roybal-Allard of California and Rosa DeLauro of Connecticut also voted no. Progressives, including Pocan, said they felt stung by the stunning course-reversal by Pelosi, where she swiftly bowed to pressure from moderates who had threatened to tank the House version of the bill — which contained hard-fought wins for the liberal Democrats. And Pocan warned that it could fire up the 90-member Congressional Progressive Caucus to take more hard-line stances on key bills in the coming months.
Watching the Democrats the next few months will be fun.
Friday, June 28, 2019
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