Sorta Blogless Sunday Pinup

By William Teach March 8, 2015 – 10:27 am

Happy Sunday! Spring is almost here. If Mother Nature will cooperate. Not quite sure who did this pinup, but it seems like a much older one from before the 60’s.

Hey, did you set your clocks and watches forward?

What is happening in Ye Olde Blogosphere? The Fine 15

  1. Gateway Pundit notes something interesting in Obama’s Selma speech
  2. The People’s Cube has the “unsociables”
  3. Wild Thing notes what Jeb Bush pushed in Iowa
  4. Yid With Lid notes what Iran’s foreign minister called for
  5. Zilla has a hammer and is not afraid to use it
  6. IMABlawg notes more wonkiness with “climate science”
  7. Ice Age now covers snow records broken in Europe
  8. Raised On Hoecakes discusses laws not being needed in Lake Worth, Florida per the city
  9. protein wisdom notes Obama silliness on guns and vegetables
  10. Powerline wonders if anyone ever fact checks Obama
  11. Patterico’s Pontifications notes that inclusiveness has fine print
  12. Pam Geller discusses an Iranian cleric vowing to raise the flag of Islam over the White House
  13. Moonbattery notes what the latest thing that is racist is
  14. Legal Insurrection names Obama’s greatest achievement
  15. And last, but not least, Fire Andrea Mitchell covers the “hand up, don’t shoot” lie

As always, the full set of pinups can be seen in the Patriotic Pinup category, or over at my Gallery page. While we are on pinups, since it is that time of year, have you gotten your “Pinups for Vets” calendar yet? And don’t forget to check out what I declare to be our War on Women Rule 5 and linky luv posts and things that interest me

Don’t forget to check out all the other great material all the linked blogs have!

Anyone else have a link or hotty-fest going on? Let me know so I can add you to the list. (BTW, since someone asked, the reason I leave links for the previous week up (or you might see a *) is because they are place holders for later in the day or for next weeks. Easier than rewriting all the time. Also, the listing order has to do with how they are added over time, not how good a post is. I just copy and paste from the previous week, then edit. If you see one of the *’s, go ahead and check out the blog anyhow, see if there is an update. I cannot update with my Android during the day.

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Ted Cruz Takes On Anti-Science Liberals Over “Climate Change”, GMO

By William Teach March 8, 2015 – 9:09 am

It’s nice to know that there is at least one Republican Senator willing to fight back

(Politico) Sen. Ted Cruz accused liberals of “anti-science zealotry” on global warming, genetically modified food labeling and biotechnology in Iowa on Saturday.

“The radical left loves attacking people as anti-science when anyone dares question their computer models on global warming,” Cruz told about a thousand activists during an agriculture summit on the state fairgrounds. “They scream, ‘you’re anti-science,’ when someone points out, for example, that in the last 17 years, satellite data shows there’s been no warming whatsoever.”

Progressives adhere to a totalitarian worldview, which precludes debate. When it comes to anthropogenic global warming/climate change/climate disruption/whatever they want to call it today, they are more akin to a doomsday cult.

One note for Senator Cruz: they aren’t “anti-science” on the subject: they are “un-science”, because they do not care about the science, they do not practice science on the subject, and the are all about the politics. And, if you disagree, they will come after you personally.

“The hard-core left loves ridiculing Christians who believe scripture that says God created the heaven and the earth,” Cruz went on. “They say that it’s anti-science to believe that an almighty God would do such a thing. But when it comes to biotech, suddenly these same voices become the most anti-science zealots we’ve ever seen.”

“We need to stand up to the hysteria,” Cruz said in discussing genetically modified foods. “For families, for parents, that don’t want to feed their kids GMOs, in the private marketplace, there has grown up an abundant market. You can go and purchase organic, if you want to pay more …We shouldn’t let anti-science zealotry shut down the ability to produce low-cost, quality food for billions across the globe.”

It is interesting how Liberals/Progressives, supposedly champions of the future, freak out about modern technology. Though, I will say that there does need to be some care in the use of GMO.

Ted Cruz also took on Renewable Fuel Standards at the Iowa Ag Summit

(Des Moines Register) Ted Cruz said Saturday in Des Moines that he backs production of biofuels like ethanol, but he declined to endorse the Renewable Fuels Standard, a federal program that requires transportation fuels to contain a minimum amount of renewable fuels.

“I support biofuels. I think they have a major role in the energy market. But I don’t think Washington should be picking winners and losers,” the Texas Republican said. “When it comes to energy, we should have an all of the above approach, but it should be driven by the market.”

That’s a tough stance to take in corn country, but, he’s right: there should be no mandatory use of biofuels, particularly those made from food.

Politico also has 10 takeaways from the Ag Summit.

Crossed at Right Wing News.

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If All You See…

By William Teach March 7, 2015 – 1:00 pm

…is a low carbon footprint way of life, which Everyone Should be forced to live, you might just be a Warmist

The blog of the day is Legal Insurrection, with a post on anti-Semitism at UCLA.

And, a double shot, as we close out 1960’s week, and another photo of horrible sea rise below the fold. Give it up for Shot In The Dark, with a post on “Dear Entire Gay Movement”

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UN Demands Global Taxes For Hotcoldwetdry

By William Teach March 7, 2015 – 11:07 am

Um, surprise?

(Breitbart) The UN has never met a problem it couldn’t tackle without calling for a new tax. Over-dependence on fossil fuel? There’s a tax for that. Inequitable distribution of global wealth? There’s a tax for that. Climbing obesity rates due to our fondness for junk food? There’s tax for that, too.

Now the UN has decided such piecemeal slugs aren’t enough to underwrite its grand plans to save the world from itself. So hide your wallet. The UN wants all you’ve got and then some.

A new report released Wednesday proposes a sweeping new raft of international taxes that could net the UN and its mendicant agencies an estimated US$13 billion annually and enable it to do what it thinks it does best: telling the rest of us how to live our lives.

The UN Environment Programme (UNEP), which commissioned the study, says innovative revenue streams underline the call to seal an ambitious climate change deal in Paris later this year.

Funny how UN Warmists want to dramatically increase taxation while they themselves run around the world using vast amounts of fossil fuels, eh? It’s also interesting how the “solutions” dovetail nicely into far left solutions for everything else.

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ISIS Reveals That They Really Love Gardening

By William Teach March 7, 2015 – 7:56 am

They decided to take a brief break from their typical atrocities

Come for the jihad… stay for the gardening: ISIS reveals its latest recruitment tactic to tempt militants – a new garden centre to visit when they’re not murdering people

Islamic State have released their most boring and uninspiring propaganda photos on social media today, revealing gardening as one of the little known past time shared by their supporters.

The dull photos appear to be an attempt by the brutal extremist group to show an interest in the environment and other calmer activities.

The images were taken in the Iraqi province of Nineveh, home to some of the most fertile earth in the Middle East. (snip)

It appears that when they are not fighting the Kurds or dodging coalition airstrikes, residents in Islamic State enjoy pottering around their garden.

Make sure to check out all the cute photos, especially of the flowers and plants that would wilt in the Iraqi heat. But, of course, don’t look for any women

Whilst several middle aged men appear to tending to the plants, few customers are shown buying any of the plants in the nursery. As usual, not a single woman is shown in any of the photos.

I have to wonder if hardcore jihadis are afraid of women, like 4th graders at a school dance. But, hey, don’t worry, because ISIS released some other propaganda, as well

Eight dead bodies hang from a metal frame in the Iraq’s Kirkuk province in Islamic State’s latest public display of barbarity.

The gruesome images which emerged on social media show the men’s limp bodies suspended from their feet off a tall structure in the town of Hawija.

The notorious black flag used by Islamist groups like ISIS is displayed above them as horrified onlookers inspect the scene.

Speaking of that black flag, ISIS is also selling its own line of clothing for kids and babies, as well as for adults

From babywear to wedding rings, ISIS supporters have been showing off their appalling taste in fashion on social media.

Most ISIS merchandises appear to be cheaply made and poor quality, always adorned with the ISIS badge.

The uninspiring fashion pieces have been seen being worn by fighters, mothers and babies living in ISIS territory in Syria and Iraq.

Appalled yet?

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“Freedom Of Speech Can Be Interpreted As Hate Speech” At UC Irvine

By William Teach March 7, 2015 – 7:38 am

One of the big pulls this morning at Memeorandum is about UC Irvine, a government funded institution of higher learning, banning all flags, including the American flag

(Campus Reform) The Associated Students of University of California, Irvine (ASUCI) voted Tuesday to remove all flags, including American flags, from an inclusive space on campus because of their offensive nature.

The bill, R50-70, was authored by Social Ecology Representative Matthew Guevara, and accuses all flags, especially, the American flag, of being “symbols of patriotism or weapons for nationalism.”

“[F]lags construct paradigms of conformity and sets [sic] homogenized standards for others to obtain which in this country typically are idolized as freedom, equality, and democracy,” the bill reads.

The legislation argues that flags may be interpreted differently; the American flag, for example, can represent “American exceptionalism and superiority,” as well as oppression.

Darleen Click notes that this is cool, “as long as the “students” forgo all American taxpayer money …”. Banning the American flag, along with hating it and America, is the kind of thing that students are learning, yet, they still take advantage of all that benefits that American offers.

There’s a part that is, in my opinion, even more important

“[F]reedom of speech, in a space that aims to be as inclusive as possible[,] can be interpreted as hate speech,” the bill reads.

“Let it be resolved that ASUCI make every effort to make the Associated Students main lobby space as inclusive as possible.”

Read that first paragraph in the excerpt again.

“[F]reedom of speech, in a space that aims to be as inclusive as possible[,] can be interpreted as hate speech,” the bill reads.

This is the codification of restrictions to freedom of speech. This directly violates Article I, Section 2(a) of the California constitution.

“Let it be further be resolved that if a decorative item is in the Associate student lobby space and issues arise, the solution will be to remove the item if there is considerable request to do so.”

Ah. A loophole. What if a student complains about something that these extreme far left Progressives like, such as LGBT art, something pornographic, supports Islamic extremism, or is anti-Semitic? Will they say “sorry, there aren’t enough requests”?

Do not think that Progressives nationwide do not want to do the same. They love Free Speech, as long as it is the correct Free Speech.

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Good News: Noted Terrorism Expert Blames Terrorism On Hotcoldwetdry

By William Teach March 6, 2015 – 4:15 pm

I’m sold

(HuffPost) Russell Brand poses an intriguing question in his latest online news broadcast, musing: “ISIS vs climate change – which kills more?”

As Brand rightly points out, stories about climate change fail to inspire the same visceral reactions as, say, coverage of terror attacks and uprisings.

But he quotes sobering figures from climate change group DARA, which estimates deaths related to global warming in 2010 amounted to 5 million. (Snip)

Climate change leading to crop failures, hunger, anger and dissent are, he says: “The perfect condition there for terrorism, for mayhem.”

I’m not sure which is more pathetic: Biden from earlier or a “comedian” who takes lots of fossil fueled trips. But, both have definitely drank massive amounts of grape Kool Aid.

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If All You See…

By William Teach March 6, 2015 – 1:00 pm

…is a sea that will rise up and cause women to wear skimpier bikinis due to massive heat, you might just be a Warmist

The blog of the day is protein wisdom, with a post on ObamaNet.

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Guy Who Refers To Internet In Numbers Says Denying Hotcoldwetdry Like Denying Gravity

By William Teach March 6, 2015 – 10:56 am

Remember this?

During an interview on CBS’ “Early Show” on Wednesday, Biden told viewers to check out a government-run Web site tracking stimulus spending, but admitted he was embarrassed because he couldn’t remember the site’s “number.”

“You know, I’m embarrassed. Do you know the Web site number?” he asked an aide standing out of view. “I should have it in front of me and I don’t. I’m actually embarrassed.”

Biden, who seemed to indicate that he thought the Internet worked like a giant telephone, sounded an unusually Luddite note inside an administration often heralded for its mastery of the Web.

Yeah, that’s the guy you should listen to on “climate change”

(HuffPost) Vice President Joe Biden took a strong stance against climate change deniers in an interview with VICE founder Shane Smith.

The interview is part of VICE’s documentary series, which airs on HBO and is premiering its third season on Friday. The first episode, titled “Our Rising Oceans,” will focus on sea level rise.

“It gets to the point where you can’t look anyone in the eye seriously and say, well, it’s nothing having to do with manmade,” he said.

Reacting to members of Congress who deny climate change is real, Biden said, “It’s almost like denying gravity now… the willing suspension of disbelief can only be sustained for so long.”

This from a guy who takes fossil fueled flights all around the country and world, and who’s boss has the largest carbon footprint in the world.

Let’s be clear: climate change is real. The debate is on causation. But, hey, if Joe is so concerned, then why does he want all this road construction to occur, which allows fossil fueled vehicles to travel the country?

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CNN: Gay Population Fearful Of And In Danger From ISIS

By William Teach March 6, 2015 – 7:14 am

Well, it’s about time that someone in the U.S. media has taken a big notice of the threat from ISIS, and extremist Islam, towards the gay population, as Arwa Damon and Zeynep Bilginsoy note in their article (which includes disturbing video on autoplay)

Amid brazen, deadly attacks, gay Syrians tell of fear of ISIS persecution

One quibble: they aren’t so much attacks, as planned executions in public.

The photographs released by ISIS in its stronghold of Raqqa are dated March 2015. The first ones show a large crowd, mostly men, but also among them a handful of women and children, all looking up.

Three men on top of a building, faces covered in black balaclavas, stand on either side of their victim, while a fourth seems to be taking a photo or video.

Their victim is thrown off the building. In the last photograph, he is seen face down, surrounded by a small crowd of men, most carrying weapons, some with rocks in their hands. The caption reads “stoned to death.”

The victim brutally killed because he was accused of being gay.

There are at least half a dozen documented cases of men being similarly killed by ISIS. What’s even more sickening for Nour, a gay Syrian man, is the onlookers’ reaction.

The onlookers cheered, and looked happy.

Nour (a pseudo-name used for the article due to fear over reprisal) left Syria in 2012, before ISIS took over huge swaths of the country, after seeing a video of two men being beheaded. According to the voice on the clip, they are accused of being spies. Then toward the end, the voice speaks about “shaking the throne of God.”

“Whenever we hear this in video or audio, we know that this is exactly meant for gay people,” he says. “It was the moment of clarity, the moment of understanding; this place is not safe anymore.”

The pictures released by ISIS and other videos refer to gay men as the tribe of Lot, who, according to readings of the Quran and the hadith, or prophetic traditions, sinned by refusing Prophet Lot’s call to cease their homosexual activity and led to the destruction of Sodom. One hadith states, “When a man mounts another man, the throne of God shakes.”

Perhaps this kind of information will wake up those on the left who like to significantly downplay the threat from ISIS and hardcore Islam. Sadly, I expect little more from most Progressives than deflections, distractions, and strawmen (DDS). It’s like kneejerk reaction from them. Gays and women are treated horribly within hardcore Islam, yet this just can’t get Progressives to acknowledge the threat. Hardcore Islam is a threat to the entire way of life for Progressives and their beliefs, yet, little can move them to acknowledge the threat.

Now, the article itself, which should be read in full, deals exclusively with the plight of gays in Syria. But, they are certainly in danger everywhere hardcore Islam reigns. What will it take to get Progressives to join in on wanting to fight ISIS and hardcore Islam?

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