As a new year dawns, it's time to reflect on the changes that come. It's a time of resolution, of self-improvement.
So I ask to you, what is your favorite New Year's resolution, whether or not you kept it or not?
Wednesday, December 31, 2014
Scalise and Republican Stones
As everyone knows, Republican Steve Scalise may have spoken to a group of white nationalists over a decade ago I say may because it looks like he didn't actually attend the conference, despite the pillorying he has undergone in the media.
Whether GOP leadership knew of the weakness of the report or not, the fact that Boehner et. al did not throw Scalise to the wolves is refreshing.
Normally in this sort of situation, the word "racism" is thrown around and a near religious ritual ensues. Fellow Republicans denounce the potential offender and begin ritual self-flagellation. More often than not, the potential offender is let to die on the ice flow.
Perhaps victory has emboldened our leadership. Perhaps they recognize that the calls of racism, having been so overused in the past, have lost their sting.
What needs to happen now is the punch back.
Scalise spoke stupidly once?
Point out that Al Sharpton - the man who's calls of "white interloper" got a man killed - has been to the White House 61 times under President Obama's reign.
Point out that the "Democratic Conscience of the Senate"- Robert Byrd - was actually in the Klan.
Point out that the "Democratic Lion of the Senate" - Ted Kennedy - let a woman drown.
Point out that Charles Rangel is still serving despite his tax evasion.
In other words, when asked about Scalise, pull an Obama and refuse to answer the mediua's question.
Answer the basic GOP question: What the hell are these Democrats doing?
Whether GOP leadership knew of the weakness of the report or not, the fact that Boehner et. al did not throw Scalise to the wolves is refreshing.
Normally in this sort of situation, the word "racism" is thrown around and a near religious ritual ensues. Fellow Republicans denounce the potential offender and begin ritual self-flagellation. More often than not, the potential offender is let to die on the ice flow.
Perhaps victory has emboldened our leadership. Perhaps they recognize that the calls of racism, having been so overused in the past, have lost their sting.
What needs to happen now is the punch back.
Scalise spoke stupidly once?
Point out that Al Sharpton - the man who's calls of "white interloper" got a man killed - has been to the White House 61 times under President Obama's reign.
Point out that the "Democratic Conscience of the Senate"- Robert Byrd - was actually in the Klan.
Point out that the "Democratic Lion of the Senate" - Ted Kennedy - let a woman drown.
Point out that Charles Rangel is still serving despite his tax evasion.
In other words, when asked about Scalise, pull an Obama and refuse to answer the mediua's question.
Answer the basic GOP question: What the hell are these Democrats doing?
Another piece with PJ Lifestyles
See my latest article here.
http://pjmedia.com/lifestyle/2014/12/30/how-racial-opportunists-ruin-real-chances-for-police-reforms/
http://pjmedia.com/lifestyle/2014/12/30/how-racial-opportunists-ruin-real-chances-for-police-reforms/
Monday, December 22, 2014
Just published in PJ Media
So folks, I had my first paying gig as writer with PJ Media with their PJ Lifestyles section. The topic was Sony and their surrender to the North Korean hackers.
Check out this article and many other fines articles on PJ Media and PJ Lifestyles.
http://pjmedia.com/lifestyle/2014/12/22/the-villains-you-choose/
Check out this article and many other fines articles on PJ Media and PJ Lifestyles.
http://pjmedia.com/lifestyle/2014/12/22/the-villains-you-choose/
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