Surprise: Burning Of Mosque Wasn’t By Islamophobe

By William Teach December 30, 2015 – 4:08 pm

There were lots and lots of liberals in High Outrage, blaming Trump, Cruz, Conservatives, Republicans, the whole normal schtick. Guess what?

A Houston man has been arrested in connection with a suspected arson at a mosque on Christmas Day, but the motive for the crime remains a mystery, with the suspect maintaining he was a regular at the mosque.

A spokeswoman for the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives confirmed that the suspect, 37-year-old Gary Nathaniel Moore of Houston, was arrested early Wednesday. Moore appeared in court at 7 a.m., spokeswoman Nicole Strong said, and bond was set at $100,000.

According to a charging instrument released by the Harris County District Clerk, Moore told investigators at the scene that he has attended the storefront mosque for five years, coming five times per day to pray seven days per week.

Of course, now that we apparently have a practicing Muslim, who is also Black (relevant because liberals and their cohorts were quick to say it must have been a white right leaning Islamophobe), being the chief suspect, having him on video and with all sorts of material at his home, we are being told to “be patient” and not jump to conclusions.

The Jawa Report notes that CAIR is suddenly being very quiet after their previous grandstanding.

Neo-neocon notes this is another dog bites man story.

Creeping Sharia also notes CAIR being quiet.

Read: Surprise: Burning Of Mosque Wasn’t By Islamophobe »

Posted in RoP | 2 Comments | Trackback URL

If All You See…

By William Teach December 30, 2015 – 1:00 pm

…is champagne which will be destroyed in the future from too much carbon pollution, ruining all New Year’s Eve celebrations in 2100, you might just be a Warmist

The blog of the day is bRight and Early, with a post on a misunderstanding.

Welcome back to the blogosphere after a long absence, Jim! We missed you.

Read: If All You See… »

Posted in If All You See | 1 Comment | Trackback URL

Welcome To The Idiocene

By William Teach December 30, 2015 – 10:30 am

This one’s a hoot from Climate Change Dispatch’s Jonathan DuHamel

Welcome to a new geologic era – the Idiocene

A new era, the Idiocene, is a time when common sense exited the planet. It is characterized by a fear of global warming. Individuals, organizations, and governments are under the thrall of this bogeyman.

President Obama has declared that global warming is much more dangerous than radical Islamic terrorism. States and countries are eschewing inexpensive, abundant energy sources in favor of unreliable, expensive, allegedly “green” energy sources. It is a time of silliness and hypocrisy – with many unintended consequences.

On December 5, 2015, at the Paris Climate Charade, about 178 countries signed an agreement to cut CO2 emissions with the goal of keeping future global warming below 2 degrees Celsius.

This U.N. deal is based on voluntary participation and is virtually unenforceable. It features voluntary emission caps, voluntary progress reviews, no international oversight of any voluntary progress, and voluntary contributions to the U.N. managed slush Fund to mitigate climate change.

Definitely read the rest, which proves the Idiocene (yes, I will steal employ the use of the word as we do on the ‘net) with ends by noting “The term “Idiocene” was coined by the Carbon Sense Coalition, see their graphic here.”

Graphic under the fold

Read: Welcome To The Idiocene »

Posted in Collapsing Science, Global Warming | 1 Comment | Trackback URL

The Donald Schools A Clinton Compliant Media Hackette

By William Teach December 30, 2015 – 8:20 am

Let me say right off the bat, I’m still not a Trump for president supporter or fan. There are too many leftist leaning issues in his past that I do not trust. Maybe he can convince me. But, I do love the way he almost never backs down, especially when the Social Justice Warriors come after him. I wonder if he read Vox Day’s book SJWs Always Lie: Taking Down the Thought Police (it’s free if you have Kindle Unlimited, which is the best $10 a month I spend, but, that’s a different story)

Trump schools news anchor for calling Clinton’s affair ‘alleged’

Donald Trump turned the tables on NBC News’ Savannah Guthrie when she tried to frame Bill Clinton’s affair with Monica Lewinsky as an “alleged” incident.

The “Today” show had the Republican presidential front-runner on live Tuesday to discuss his decision to highlight the sordid past of Hillary Clinton’s husband. It wasn’t long before Guthrie was on the defensive.

“You mention Monica Lewinsky,” Guthrie asked. “Are you saying an alleged extra-marital affair, that of course he has now admitted, is that fair game?”

“Is it alleged? I don’t think that’s alleged,” Trump responded.

“No, he’s admitted it, he’s admitted it,” said Guthrie.

“If he’s admitted it, you don’t have to use the word alleged,” said Trump.

“Right, exactly,” the NBC host conceded.

And that’s the way you turn the tables on SJWs, and liberals in general. They always want to put people on the defensive, change the subject, deflect, make others uncomfortable. Don’t play the game. Notice that I rarely ever play that game in the comments here or elsewhere. The few times I do, it’s because I can make a different point from the deflection. Donald took her deflection comment, turned it around by using that one word “alleged”, and forced her to admit her error.

When dealing with SJWs, you do not admit anything, you don’t apologize, you don’t say they have a point, you don’t go into a shell, you shouldn’t be contrite, and you get everything on the record, whether it be in writing or video. Otherwise, they will use all that to increase their attacks. When you hit them, you hit them hard. You make it painful and personal for them to continue. Because they do want to destroy you, and will take down your family and friends and compatriots in the process as collateral damage, if necessary. It is all about continuing The Narrative.

Good for Trump for not falling for it. Which is a big reason why he’s doing so well. He’s willing to attack back in a way so many Republicans wouldn’t and won’t.

Of course, in SJW World, the Donald was probably being a misogynist and showing his patriarchy by daring to attack back or something.

Read: The Donald Schools A Clinton Compliant Media Hackette »

Posted in Uncategorized | 15 Comments | Trackback URL

Virginia’s Democrat Governor Has Snit Fit Over Threat To Take Away His Armed Security

By William Teach December 30, 2015 – 7:52 am

If you remember, a few days ago the Virginia Attorney General unilaterally decided to disallow people from 25 states who have concealed carry permits from carrying while in Virginia, because those states supposedly had looser permitting requirements than Virginia. The said this was a “common sense step.” Anytime a Democrat yammers about “common sense”, it’s usually about limiting rights. And this seemingly violates the actual law, which doesn’t provide for either the Virginia State Police nor the Attorney General’s office, nor the Governor, from removing reciprocity once established. That would be a function of the state legislature.

In response to that, and other gun restrictions, state Sen. Charles W. Carrico Sr (R) has drafted legislation which would reinstate the concealed carry reciprocity, as well as strip Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe of his armed security. This has led to a snit fit from McAuliffe’s office

McAuliffe’s office responded sharply to Carrico’s move, calling it a “reactionary temper tantrum.”

“Reactionary temper tantrums may play well on right-wing blogs, but they don’t make anyone safer,” McAuliffe spokesman Brian Coy told FoxNews.com. “Governor McAuliffe has worked with local, state and federal law enforcement officials to keep guns out of dangerous hands by better enforcing Virginia gun’s safety laws, a common refrain of gun advocates.”

Perhaps the Governor’s office has data on the number of “dangerous” people traveling through Virginia with their concealed carry permits? Or how many have caused problems? He signed an executive order which wants to deal with the “supply and demand” issue and reduce “gun violence.” What better way than to limit the number of people walking around with gun in the area of the governor? If guns are the problem, not the people, then the security should not be armed, which would make the governor, and everyone around him, safer, according to anti-gun activist talking points.

You do also have to love how liberals immediately decide to smear people who disagree with them in a personal way. Oh, and project.

Coy went on to say that Carrico’s attitude is an example of the lack of willingness from Republicans to work with the governor on issues related to gun safety.

“As a gun owner himself, the governor is ready to work with the General Assembly on common sense steps like universal background checks. Unfortunately, Mr. Carrico’s quote is a good representation of the interest he and his colleagues have shown in productive work on this serious issue so far,” Coy said.

Yet, it seems that the Governor has not actually reached out to Republicans. Furthermore, it’s a “my way or the highway” attitude. And it sure seems like McAuliffe is not a happy bunny over the notion of having his armed security being removed.

Here’s two ideas for Senator Carrico: he should offer legislation which makes the Governor ineligible to carry a firearm, whether open or concealed, in any place that private citizens are restricted, which would be in response to Executive Order 50.

He can also, instead of stripping McAuliffe’s armed security, require them all to carry “smart guns”, since McAuliffe was a big proponent of them all the way back in 2000.

Crossed at Right Wing News.

Read: Virginia’s Democrat Governor Has Snit Fit Over Threat To Take Away His Armed Security »

Posted in 2nd Amendment, Democrats | 1 Comment | Trackback URL

Good Grief: 200 Million Americans To Suffer From CRAP

By William Teach December 29, 2015 – 5:17 pm

Climate Related Anxiety Psychopathy

In America, 200 Million People Will Suffer ‘Psychological Distress’ From Climate Change

A report published by the National Wildlife Foundation finds that the majority of Americans can expect to suffer mental health problems as a result of global warming and warns that our mental health system is not equipped to handle it.

“The interplay between the climate realities we likely face and the potential psychological fallout from them was the subject of a conference convened in Washington D.C., in March 2009,” write Lise van Susteren, MD, and Kevin J. Doyle, JD, introducing their work. “A highly respected group of experts offered insights. Their thoughts, recommendations and supporting evidence are presented in this report.”

“The Psychological Effects of Global Warming on the United States,” examines the hitherto undiscussed effects of increasingly prevalent extreme weather, sea level rise, drought and other impacts of climate change on mental health. How will we cope with a changing world?

Doesn’t even deserve a facepalm.

Read: Good Grief: 200 Million Americans To Suffer From CRAP »

Posted in AGW Idiocy, AGW Scaremongering, Global Warming | 12 Comments | Trackback URL

If All You See…

By William Teach December 29, 2015 – 1:00 pm

…is a clock fortelling the coming 6th mass extinction, you might just be a Warmist

The blog of the day is Powerline, with a post on the silliness of the State department.

Read: If All You See… »

Posted in If All You See | Comments Off on If All You See… | Trackback URL

Six Moments That Could Haunt Hillary Or Something

By William Teach December 29, 2015 – 10:30 am

I thought this might actually be a random act of journalism from Annie Karni at Politico, alas, no

6 moments that could haunt Hillary Clinton
A few choice remarks and positions from 2015 could damage Clinton’s prospects next year.

What are they?

1) “We now finally are where we need to be” on ISIL: Defending herself against attacks from her Democratic rivals on the debate stage earlier this month, Clinton gave those eager to paint the “Obama-Clinton foreign policy” as weak on terrorism some catnip. “We now finally are where we need to be,” Clinton said of fighting ISIL. “We have a strategy and a commitment to go after ISIS which is a danger to us as well as the region.”

2) Republicans are my enemies: Clinton often talks about reaching across the aisle in the Senate and working with Republicans after the attacks of September 11. But during the first Democratic debate when asked which “enemy are you most proud of,” she smiled, and added to a litany of foes like the National Rifle Association and drug companies, “probably the Republicans.”

3) “What, like with a cloth or something? (her silly and unserious comment about a very serious issue)

4) Guns (she once pitched herself as a gun and 2nd Amendment supporter, now she wants to placate the base with massive gun control, which won’t help win moderates during a general election)

5) Charter schools (she’s all over the place on this one, but must placate the teacher’s unions)

6) Not My Abuela (look, this one is much ado about nothing)

Hillary is going to be dealing with a lot more than just those remarks if, well, when, she earns the Dem nomination. Not only standing up for Bill’s sexual predatory nature, but going after the victims. The lax security and the subsequent fallout in Benghazi, including blaming it publicly on a video no one had seen. No real accomplishments as either a Senator or Secretary of State. Blowing off the Arab Spring and the Iranian Green Revolution. Calling Assad a “reformer”. Declining relations with friends and foes around the world. The list goes on and on. And, you can bet she is going to answer for it. The leading GOP candidates will not be shy, like McCain and Romney, in going after her record hard.

Read: Six Moments That Could Haunt Hillary Or Something »

Posted in Hillary Clinton | 6 Comments | Trackback URL

Climate Scientists Devolve Into Crying Jags Over “The End Of The World”

By William Teach December 29, 2015 – 7:28 am

I know that other Warmists will comiserate with this article, having been brainwashed by all the doom and gloom prognosticated by other members of the Cult of Climastrology. Me? This article first made me roll my eyes, then facepalm, then loosen a morning laugh, it’s just that absurd

IT’S THE END OF THE WORLD — HOW DO YOU FEEL?

Terry Root often goes to sleep at night wondering how she’ll be able to get up the next morning and do it all over again. Then the sun comes up and she forces herself out of bed. She might go for a run to release the pent-up anxiety. Sometimes she cries. Or she’ll commiserate with colleagues, sharing in and validating each other’s angst. What keeps Terry up at night aren’t the usual ailments; it’s not a tyrant boss or broken heart.

The diagnosis: global warming.

A senior fellow at Stanford’s Woods Institute for the Environment, Root has spent the past two decades unraveling the thread between climate change and the eventual mass extinctions of countless species of plants, animals — and, yes, humans. “That’s a tough, tough thing to cope with,” Root says in a weary, jagged voice. There’s more. When the gray-haired bird watcher shares her End of Days findings, she’s often met with personal attacks; naysayers hurl their disagreement and disdain, complete with name-calling and threats from politicians. But the absolute worst part of her job? We’re not listening. “It’s harder than hell to carry that,” says Root.

Armageddon aside for a moment, that an acclaimed scientist will say h-e-l-l to a reporter and use words like cope is a sign of changing times. Not only are we living on a warming planet but a progressively emotive one. It started with parents coddling their kids (no more advice to “just suck it up”), then it was emojis (punctuation isn’t enough) and now it’s climatologists tweeting “we’re f’d” and field researchers speaking up about climate depression — or even pretraumatic stress disorder.

They’ve basically brought this upon themselves. Their constant proclamations of future doom and gloom based on political talking points and failed computer models has fed their own anxieties, creating “pretraumatic stress disorder”, another way of say “they’ve made themselves mental wrecks over something that isn’t happening.”

And now there’s the website Is This How You Feel?, which publishes handwritten letters from climate scientists expressing their frustrations, fears and hopes. One professor writes, “It’s probably the first time I have ever been asked to say what I feel rather than what I think.” Another scrawls, “I feel exasperation and despair. … I feel vulnerable that by writing this letter I will expose myself to trolling and vitriol.” Joe Duggan, the mohawked Aussie with a nose ring and master’s degree in the growing field of science communications who manages the site, says he’s been shocked at how many responses he’s gotten in the mail: “There is a movement of scientists looking for new ways to connect; they’re emoting in ways they never have before,” he says.

Ooooooh, I’m going to have to check that one out. Sounds like a hoot. And these people are all nuts.

Read: Climate Scientists Devolve Into Crying Jags Over “The End Of The World” »

Posted in AGW Idiocy, Global Warming | 2 Comments | Trackback URL

Tamir Rice Shooting: Can You Pick Out Which Is A Real Gun?

By William Teach December 29, 2015 – 7:14 am

Did you catch this yesterday?

(ABC News) An Ohio Grand Jury has declined to indict two police officers in the death of Tamir Rice, a 12-year-old boy who was shot dead by a Cleveland police officer last year, Cuyahoga County Prosecutor Timothy McGinty said today. (snip)

Tamir was holding a toy gun when he was shot by officer Timothy Loehmann at a Cleveland playground in November 2014. The grand jury was hearing evidence to determine if any charges would be brought against Loehmann or his partner, Frank Garmback. (snip)

Matthew Meyer, chief prosecutor of Cuyahoga County Prosecutor’s public corruption unit, said the officer who shot Tamir was “tragically mistaken” and didn’t know until it was too late that Tamir posed no threat to the officers or the community.

Meyer said the shooting was the result of a “tragic confluence of events”: Tamir appeared much older and larger than 12 years old; officers believed it was a real gun; the rec center security monitors were kept in a locked room and were not monitored by the on-duty guard.

What did the gun look like?

A photo released today by the Cuyahoga County Prosecutor’s Office shows what it says is a real gun next to the replica gun 12-year-old Tamir Rice had the day he was shot dead by a Cleveland, Ohio, police officer.

Can you tell? I suppose if you are a big gun enthusiast. Maybe if you look long enough, you’ll be able to correctly guess. The officers didn’t. They had seconds.

The report said that an orange tip that would normally be on the fake gun was removed along with its laser sight in Tamir’s case. Typically there is a warning on the packaging indicating that removing the orange tip of the gun “is dangerous, may cause confusion, may be mistaken to be a real firearm by law enforcement officers or others and may be a crime.”

“Although there is evidence that on the day of the incident, at least two people warned Tamir about the dangerousness of using the gun in a public place, there is no evidence that Tamir ever saw any warnings from the gun’s packaging,” the report said.

Rather changes the dynamics of the situation, wouldn’t you say?

Ace, though, at Ace of Spades HQ, makes an interesting point about the officers rolling up and not really leaving themselves the proper time to make a judgement call, and that the grand jury decision is a pretty tough call either way. And that, perhaps, we don’t need trigger happy cops on the streets. Also

And What If the Gun Had Been Real? I don’t mean that as an exculpatory hypothetical — I mean, if the gun had been real, why would someone carrying a gun be shot so quickly in an Open Carry state?

An interesting point. The officers claim that Rice reached into his waistband and pulled the gun out upon them pulling up. A man who called 911 about Rice, resulting in the officers being dispatched, said he feared for his life and that Tamir had point the gun at a woman’s face. He did tell 911 that the gun was probably fake, but, he didn’t know for sure. And that he had been pulling it out of his pants a lot and pointing it.

So, yes, it’s a tragic confluence of events.

But, it’s not about racism.

Oh, and which gun is fake? The top one.

Crossed at Right Wing News.

Read: Tamir Rice Shooting: Can You Pick Out Which Is A Real Gun? »

Posted in Current Affairs | 13 Comments | Trackback URL
Pirate's Cove