…is an evil pool that is bad for climate change on many levels, hence should be banned for Other People, you might be a Warmist
The blog of the days is American Power, with a post on the #NeverTrump crowd needing to get a life.
That’s Jessica Jane Clement.
Read: If All You See… »
Today’s story of doom, which could easily be solved if we initiated a carbon tax!
Snakes’ Expanding Habitat Could Bring Their Venom to Surprising Places
Forget the spread of ticks and mosquitos. Climate change could be responsible for bigger bites by drawing poisonous snakes northward into a band along the U.S. and Canadian border, as well as southward into wide swaths of South America.
Using models to predict the ranges of 78 venomous snake species across the Americas, researchers at the University of Kansas’ Biodiversity Institute found snakebite risk areas could increase significantly. By 2050, they could reach as far north as Alberta and Quebec and southward into Argentina and Chile.
If only members of the Cult of Climastrology would stop driving fossil fueled vehicles, this could be solved. All snake bites in areas that the models (snicker) say will happen are on the heads of Warmists who fail to go carbon neutral.
In fact, many snakes, including venomous ones, already reside in these areas, and have for quite some time.
Read: Quick, Pass A Carbon Tax: ‘Climate Change’ Could Expand Range Of Snakes »
But, don’t worry, this isn’t a criminal probe and not even probing her personally, according to Hillary and company. Alas, people are usually not given immunity unless it is a criminal investigation
(Washington Post) The Justice Department has granted immunity to a former State Department staffer, who worked on Hillary Clinton’s private email server, as part of a criminal investigation into the possible mishandling of classified information, according to a senior law enforcement official.
The official said the FBI had secured the cooperation of Bryan Pagliano, who worked on Clinton’s 2008 presidential campaign before setting up the server in her New York home in 2009.
Patterico notes the spin by Team Clinton on this, as well as this tweet
https://twitter.com/Popehat/status/705209813400047617
Meaning, this looks really, really bad for the target of the investigation. And, let’s not forget, it’s most likely that the target is not just Hillary Clinton, but her inner staff, many of whom colluded in the use of the server, and were involved in passing material at all the various classification levels in contradiction of the law, including material they were not legally entitled to see.
As the FBI looks to wrap up its investigation in the coming months, agents are likely to want to interview Clinton and her senior aides about the decision to use a private server, how it was set up, and whether any of the participants knew they were sending classified information in emails, current and former officials said.
As one of the commenters at Patterico’s article notes
Paul Mirengoff at Powerline points out that the real threat to Hillary! might be if the FBI seeks to interview her. On the one hand, it would look awful for her to assert her Fifth Amendment rights and even the vassals in her press detail might wonder what she has to hide. On the other hand, if she agrees to an interview she might inadvertently wander into a perjury trap of the type that ruined Petraeus.
Taking the 5th in the middle of a presidential race would look really, really bad. Of course, Democrats wouldn’t give a damn, and will vote for her no matter what. Think differently? How did they keep electing former KKK member Robert Byrd? How about William “Cold Cash” Jefferson, re-elected while under criminal indictment for bribery? They continue to support Bill Clinton, despite all the serious allegations about his sexual assaults.
Read: DOJ Grants Immunity To Person Who Set Up Hillary’s Private Server »
Interestingly, the plan includes neither a mandate nor shoots for single payer
(Fox News) After months of promising to repeal ObamaCare, but failing to spell out how — and what would replace it — Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump finally revealed some specifics Wednesday night, including doing away with the individual mandate that requires everyone to have health insurance, an apparent reversal of his previous support for the provision.
Trump also proposes that states take over management of Medicaid and provide incentives to eliminate fraud and waste.
The seven-point plan, posted on the GOP frontrunner’s website, slammed the Affordable Health Care Act, saying it has “tragically but predictably resulted in runaway costs, websites that don’t work, greater rationing of care, higher premiums, less competition and few choices.â€
In explaining his plan to abolish the individual mandate, Trump said no one should be required to buy health insurance if they don’t want to. The current law requires everyone to have health insurance, or pay a penalty. That’s an apparent reversal from his “I like the mandate†comment last month during a CNN town hall.
Should citizens be forced to purchase health insurance? No. Many can afford to pay for health care without it. Some people want to take their chances. On the other hand, should health care providers have to provide service to those who cannot pay? There’s the rub, and was kinda the point when conservative think tanks were discussing the need (not advocating for, mind you) for a mandate.
Anyhow, here’s Trump’s plan, which, for all those who are thinking Trump is the next Hitler, Chavez, or Mussolini (interestingly, the Left never compares him to their friends Stalin or Mao), says Congress must do this when a President Donald Trump sends the plan to them. I’m only going to excerpt the beginning portion of each point, you’ll have to hit the link to see it all
Now, I do have to wonder, is this what he really believes, considering his love of the mandate and socialized medicine, including single payer, per previous comments, or is he simply pandering? Some intrepid reporter should ask, as I’m pretty sure he won’t answer me on Twitter.
Trump goes on to note
Providing healthcare to illegal immigrants costs us some $11 billion annually. If we were to simply enforce the current immigration laws and restrict the unbridled granting of visas to this country, we could relieve healthcare cost pressures on state and local governments.
Let’s not forget the number of ERs closed in California and other states due to illegals using them as doctor’s offices.
To reduce the number of individuals needing access to programs like Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program we will need to install programs that grow the economy and bring capital and jobs back to America. The best social program has always been a job – and taking care of our economy will go a long way towards reducing our dependence on public health programs.
Well, not just a job, but a good paying job.
Anyhow, the plan, such as it is, is very much what Conservatives have been offering for years, especially in the era of Ocare. So, again, pandering, or real belief?
Crossed at Right Wing News.
Read: Donald Trump Releases Obamacare Repeal And Replace Plan »
Personally, I blame the vast amounts of fossil fuels to produce movies and TV shows from the liberal entertainment industry
‘Mad Max’ Is A Lot Scarier When You Realize That’s Where We Could Be Headed
Two winners at Sunday night’s Academy Awards used their time on stage to warn audiences about the dangers of climate change — and it turns out that science supports many of their claims.
Specifically, some scientists say it could be possible for the Earth to one day resemble the arid wasteland depicted in “Mad Max: Fury Road” if we don’t take steps to curb climate change.
Read: The World Could Become Like Mad Max From ‘Climate Change’ Or Something »
…is a world turning to desert from carbon pollution, you might just be a Warmist
The blog of the day is Victory Girls Blog, with a post on Trump supporters and willful ignorance.
I’m going to do something in this IAYS post I never do: make a statement. I received an email after I had set this post up for a 1pm posting, asking why I picked on Trump so much, and, isn’t that divisive? I make no bones that I am not a Trump supporter, and I think he is not a Conservative. He has some good ideas, and he has some really bad ideas, and I am concerned with his ability to win the General election.
But, here’s the big point I want to make: if you support Trump, you’re more than welcome here at the Pirate’s Cove, just as liberals, even hardcore ones, are. Politics is rough and tumble. People debate and argue and disagree. That’s what makes it fun.
BTW, I’ll reiterate that IAYS posts are open threads, discuss whatever you want.
Read: If All You See… »
All sorts of prayers are being offered or something
(ABC11) People in Raleigh are making their voices heard after 24-year-old Akiel Rakim Lakeith Denkins was fatally shot by a Raleigh police officer who was attempting to serve a warrant on a drug charge.
Since the officer-involved shooting, many have been demanding answers and calling for justice, but they’re also praying for peace.
Well, it’s very easy to have peace: don’t riot. Don’t burn things. Don’t descend into violence.
At 7 a.m. Monday a prayer vigil was held at Vintage Church in downtown Raleigh.
Tears were shed as prayers were said for Denkins’ family and for everyone else affected by his death.
Well, all the people he sold drugs to can probably find another dealer. And the women he beat are probably unconcerned. Why are so many people suddenly concerned about Denkins now, after ignoring his drug dealing, gang activity, violence, and illegally carrying a concealed weapon?
“It’s very important that we send a message to this city and to this world that we’re not going to sit back silently while our people are being shot down while they’re running or unarmed,” said the Rev. Curtis Gatewood with the North Carolina NAACP.
I have to wonder, what happens if it turns out that the gun found was Denkins’, and he was shot because he was a threat?
But, let’s also be clear: if the officer fired without cause, he should be tried in court.
Read: Raleigh Remains Calm In Wake Of Akiel Denkins Shooting »
For the most part, the majority thought nothing of it. Even Democrats tend to find anthropogenic climate change a lower tier issue when placed among other issues. But, Mother Jones thought the issues was big enough to run an article, for which I thank them, because it provides fun blogging material
The subhead?
Ug.
Yup.
Last year, the Yale Program on Climate Change Communication released a nationwide study of Americans’ attitudes toward climate science and policy. In many states—especially the large bloc of Southern states voting on Tuesday—the results were not particularly encouraging.
According to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, scientists are 95 percent certain that human activities are responsible for most of the dramatic warming since the 1950s. But according to Yale’s estimates, that opinion is shared by less than half of adults in Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, Georgia, Minnesota, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and Wyoming.
Overall, just 48 percent of adults in the Super Tuesday states accept the scientific consensus.
First, I wish Warmists would pick a consistent time frame. The offer 5. Since 1950, since 1850, since 1980, since the beginning of the 20th Century, and since the beginning of the industrial revolution.
Second, and more important, the Cult of Climastrology has been “spreading awareness” since the 1980’s, especially starting with 1988. Yet, the best they can do is…..48%. As a graphic at the article highlights, the Super Tuesday states with the highest belief that the current climate change (which has seen statistically insignificant warming in over 18 years) is caused mostly/solely by Mankind are Massachusetts and Vermont, with 52%. One would think that these hotbeds of Leftism would poll higher, wouldn’t you? 25+ years of spreading awareness, of beating the drum, of a compliant media helping out, of marches and demonstrations and scaremongering, and this is the best they can do.
And, let’s not forget that a recent poll found that 91% of Americans aren’t worried about Hotcoldwetdry.
Read: Say, What Did Super Tuesday Voters Think About ‘Climate Change’? »
Many in the media are having meltdowns over Donald Trump’s big Super Tuesday, which brings him much closer to the GOP nomination. Up to this point, it’s been more of a hissy fit. And the NY Daily News wins for best meltdown, as written by Special Snowflake Meg Wagner
The complete guide to fleeing President Donald Trump’s America
For folks across the nation, the election of Donald Trump would make America grate — again.
The mere thought of President Trump taking the oath of office on Jan. 20, 2017, has already led to threats from U.S. citizens that they would leave our red, white and blue borders behind if The Donald reaches The White House.
The tycoon-turned-politician won at least seven states on Super Tuesday, putting him one step closer to the White House, and his critics — and they’re plentiful — are one step closer to the border.
Since declaring his candidacy last June, Trump has insulted everybody from John McCain to Pope Francis, from Mexicans to Muslims to Megyn Kelly.
Left-leaning Americans have been threatening to leave the country since Trump announced his candidacy last summer with a hate-filled, derogatory speech in which he called Mexicans rapists and drug dealers. (snip)
Here’s a Daily News cheat sheet on moving your feet before First Lady Melania puts on her dancing shoes for the inaugural ball.
That’s right, the article, as written for an uber-liberal paper, is all about advising liberals how they can leave America. The photo at the top of the article is pretty ugly, and features the subhead
Don’t wanna live here if this spray-tanned, megalomaniacal, compulsive liar is elected to the highest office in the land? Don’t worry, neither do we. Take a look at all your options if Donald Trump is (God forbid) wins the presidency.
But, the front page of the paper takes the cake.
And, just make sure they are clear on how they feel about America, the article includes this line about emigrating to Mexico
Love Americans, but hate America? Mexico could be your new home.
This is shortly followed by details on how to move to these other countries, which, humorously, makes sure you know you will need proper documents, a work visa, a job, and
If you want to go one step further and become a citizen of another nation, get ready for a long road. That requires a lengthy legal process that starts with a temporary visa that turns into permanent resident status.
Wait, you mean these liberals can’t just pick up and illegally enter the recommended countries and demand citizenship? The countries won’t comply? Well, that’s weird.
Try the ultimate Trump protest
Since the start of his campaign, Trump has griped about immigrants entering the U.S. illegally. The boldest American escapees may want to consider the truest form of Trump dissidence: Running across the border without a visa.
(Note: the Daily News does not endorse illegal immigration.)
Actually, the NY Daily News has supported legalizing illegal aliens. They just had to put that little disclaimer in to avoid lawsuits from any liberal dumb enough to try being an illegal in other countries, which will get them deported, at a minimum, and thrown in jail before being deported otherwise. Anyhow, go for it, liberals! You hate America, head on out.
Crossed at Right Wing News.
Read: NY Daily News Wins Best Media Meltdown Over Trump’s Big Super Tuesday »
An interesting answer to the question, provided by James Holman at The Washington Post
Many readers would probably be stunned by some of the people who are secretly supporting Trump and don’t want to admit it on the record. His coalition includes not just rock-ribbed conservatives and God-fearing evangelicals but Ivy-League-educated professionals. Some realize he’s not actually that authentically conservative and look the other way. Some, who fancy themselves moderates, admire the businessman’s malleability. Yesterday, as an example of someone in that vein, former Dallas Mayor Tom Leppert (who lost to Ted Cruz in the 2012 Texas Senate primary) endorsed Trump. Others just like to jump on bandwagons and back winners.
The more that Republican elites express alarm, the more a swath of these folks think that Trump might be just the change agent that’s needed to nuke Washington. Remember, most grassroots activists believe these D.C. politicians and talking heads are part of the problem. When I was in Alabama on my five-day road trip through the SEC Primary states, a local official came up to me, asked me to turn off my tape recorder and whispered that he was supporting Trump. Over the past few days, I’ve spoken with Republicans in the same boat from Minnesota and Massachusetts to Texas and Tennessee.
Interesting points, part of which explains why so many rock solid conservatives have gone for Trump.
From Massachusetts, for instance, The Post’s Ben Terris argues that Trump is the favorite because he’s perfectly channeled the voice and spirit of a loudmouthed sports fan from the state. “People follow politics here like they follow the Patriots or the Red Sox. They want to know a politician is a fighter and has their back,†state Rep. Geoff Diehl said.”
At the end of the day we have to remember that the GOP must take the White House back. Principles are great, but, we’re talking politics.
Read: Say, Why Does Donald Trump’s Support Keep Expanding? »
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