Saturday, January 04, 2020
THE SCIENCE WAS SETTLED: 2004 DoD study: climate change will destroy us …in 2020.
Instapundit Blog Archive THE SCIENCE WAS SETTLED 2004 DoD study: climate change will destroy us …in 2020.
“A secret report, suppressed by US defence chiefs and obtained by The Observer, warns that major European cities will be sunk beneath rising seas as Britain is plunged into a ‘Siberian’ climate by 2020.”
Related: Glacier National Park Quietly Removes Its “Gone By 2020” Signs.--Posted by
Green ideas must take blame for deaths
"It wasn't climate change which killed as many as 300 people in Victoria last weekend.
It wasn't arsonists.
It was the unstoppable intensity of a bushfire, turbo-charged by huge quantities of ground fuel which had been allowed to accumulate over years of drought.
It was the power of green ideology over government to oppose attempts to reduce fuel hazards before a megafire erupts, and which prevents landholders from clearing vegetation to protect themselves.
So many people need not have died so horribly.
The warnings have been there for a decade.
If politicians are intent on whipping up a lynch mob to divert attention from their own culpability, it is not arsonists who should be hanging from lamp-posts but greenies..."
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Golden Globes to Serve Vegan Meal to Raise Awareness About Climate Change
The Golden Globes, known as the “party of the year,” is going with a meatless menu for its 77th annual awards show.
Guests will be served a 100% plant-based meal just ahead of showtime Sunday. The Hollywood Foreign Press Association said Thursday that it wants the initiative to raise environmental awareness about food consumption and waste.
Top 12 Get-Trump Bloopers of 2019 – American Greatness
Top 12 Get-Trump Bloopers of 2019 – American Greatness
"...The year 2019 might go down in history as the funniest 365 days in American politics.
“Get-Trump” videos work as a pretty good stand-in for funny cat videos:
Always taking themselves too seriously, overreacting to stimuli, and exhibiting a hilarious lack of self-awareness.
So, in order to spread some holiday cheer, I have compiled a shortlist of my favorite videos of get-Trumpers and their hilarious hijinks.
Let’s get right to the list:
"...The year 2019 might go down in history as the funniest 365 days in American politics.
“Get-Trump” videos work as a pretty good stand-in for funny cat videos:
Always taking themselves too seriously, overreacting to stimuli, and exhibiting a hilarious lack of self-awareness.
So, in order to spread some holiday cheer, I have compiled a shortlist of my favorite videos of get-Trumpers and their hilarious hijinks.
Let’s get right to the list:
12) If we don’t impeach, he might win the election.---How do the get-Trumpers respond to the argument that the American people can decide for themselves in 2020 whether to get rid of Trump? The ironically-named “Democrats” say, “Yes, and that’s the problem!” No, really. I’m not making this up. U.S. Representative Al Green (D-Texas) was asked, “Are you afraid this talk will help the president’s re-election?” Green responded, “I’m concerned that if we don’t impeach this president, he will get re-elected.”
11) What is she drinking?---Watch this video of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) during a press conference when she pauses to take a sip of a clear liquid. The liquid seems to burn as she involuntarily flinches and her mouth suddenly becomes dry. Impeachment Schnapps, maybe?
Click to see 'em all!
History for January 4
History for January 4 - On-This-Day.com
Jakob Grimm 1785, Louis Braille 1809 - Inventor of a reading system for the blind, Don Shula 1940 - Football coach
Floyd Patterson 1935 - Heavyweight boxing champion, Dyan Cannon 1939 - Actress, Julia Ormond 1965 - Actress
1965 - In his State of the Union address, U.S. President Johnson proclaimed the building of the "Great Society."
1999 - Former professional wrestler Jesse Ventura was sworn in as Minnesota's 37th governor.
Friday, January 03, 2020
Two Possibilities in Trump Wiretapping, and Neither Is Good - American Thinker
The report of the I.G.'s findings on the use of FISA in the FBI Crossfire Hurricane investigation is an outrage. As a 22 year FBI Agent, I have personally conducted multiple investigations using both Title III "wiretaps" and FISA authorized intercepts. From this perspective, I can only see two possible interpretations of the actions of the FBI and DOJ. Either scenario should anger and frighten every fair minded citizen who takes the time to read the report and understand its implications. To comprehend the magnitude of the wrongdoing, consider the following:
Top 5 most outrageous 2020 doomsday predictions that didn't pan out | Fox News
Top 5 most outrageous 2020 doomsday predictions that didn't pan out | Fox News
"Will the world end in 12 years?
Maybe 30?
"Will the world end in 12 years?
Maybe 30?
If history is any guide, it will not.
Many similar predictions have been made in the past, but they came and went without tragedy.
Here are the five worst predictions made about 2020 that failed to pan out.
1. The U.S. may warm 6 degrees F from 1990 to 2020
In 1990, The Washington Post reported in a front page story: "Carbon dioxide is the gas most responsible for predictions that Earth will warm on average by about 3 degrees Fahrenheit by the year 2020."
The outlet further warned: "The United States, because it occupies a large continent in higher latitudes, could warm by as much as 6 degrees Fahrenheit."...
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BILLINGSLEY: Californians May Wonder If The Constitution Applies To Them In 2020 | The Daily Caller
BILLINGSLEY: Californians May Wonder If The Constitution Applies To Them In 2020 | The Daily Caller:
As of Jan. 1, 2020, California is part of the United States of America, at least in the official sense. Even so, Californians have good cause to wonder about their rights under the U.S. Constitution, starting with the First Amendment.
Assembly Bill 730, by Palo Alto Democrat Marc Berman, prohibits the dissemination “with actual malice,” any materially deceptive audio or visual material within 60 days of an election. Defenders of the bill see it as a defense against “deep fakes,” such as the video, posted last May, that appeared to show House Speaker Nancy Pelosi in a drunken condition.
Assembly Bill 730, by Palo Alto Democrat Marc Berman, prohibits the dissemination “with actual malice,” any materially deceptive audio or visual material within 60 days of an election. Defenders of the bill see it as a defense against “deep fakes,” such as the video, posted last May, that appeared to show House Speaker Nancy Pelosi in a drunken condition.
You think they're gonna stop once this passes?-----A look at some of Virginia’s proposed gun laws | The Southwest Times
A look at some of Virginia’s proposed gun laws | The Southwest Times
"...Members of the Democrat controlled Virginia General Assembly have already introduced several gun control bills which, upon their likely passage, would almost certainly be signed into law by Democrat governor Ralph Northam.
The following is a list of proposed laws that advocates of the Second Amendment find particularly egregious...
"...Members of the Democrat controlled Virginia General Assembly have already introduced several gun control bills which, upon their likely passage, would almost certainly be signed into law by Democrat governor Ralph Northam.The following is a list of proposed laws that advocates of the Second Amendment find particularly egregious...
- Those in violation of this proposed law would be guilty of a felony. SB 16 would make any semi-automatic rifle with a fixed capacity of more than 10 rounds illegal.
- In addition, the possession of any center fire rifle that has the ability to accept a detachable magazine and that has a thumbhole stock, pistol grip or a second hand grip or a threaded barrel would also automatically become a felony.
- Any semi-automatic pistol with a fixed magazine capacity in excess of 10 rounds will also be illegal to own if this bill passes. If the pistol has the ability to accept a detachable magazine other restrictions apply, which include banning threaded barrels and prohibiting pistols weighing 50 ounces or more.
- Shotguns with the ability to accept detachable magazines or having a fixed capacity of over seven rounds would also become illegal to own.
- As a result, every rifle with the common AR-15 design and many pistols and shotguns that are currently in common use for personal defense and target shooting would be banned. Since they would be illegal to own, they would have to be either surrendered or seized by law enforcement authorities..."
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Voter suppression, Iowa style | Power Line
Voter suppression, Iowa style | Power Line
"Here’s a safe prediction for 2020.
The Iowa Democratic caucuses will dominate the news at the end of January and beginning of February.
My conservative cousin formerly from New York sees the caucuses as a “glaring example of voter suppression totally ignored by the mainstream media because it provides a boost to left wing Democrats.”
He writes:
The winner of the Iowa caucus has become the Democratic nominee in every 21st century election. Yet, turnout is sparse; only 15.7% of registered Democrats showed up for the 2016 caucus and not many more are expected this year.
It is easy to understand why.
To participate, voters must drive to a caucus site at night and spend several hours listening to discussions of candidates’ merits. There are no secret ballots, your friends and neighbors know how you voted.
Many who worked evenings can’t participate. Parents of young children are unlikely to show up; especially single moms who can’t afford babysitters. Ditto for farmers and many factory hands whose days start before sunrise. The result is an electorate filled with college professors, college students, union officials and party activists.
Progressive leaders like Eric Holder and Stacey Abrams speak loudly with spurious claims of suppression when electoral rolls are updated or early voting periods are shortened. They are silent about the undemocratic nature of the Iowa caucus system. That’s probably because they like the way this arrangement helps candidates they favor win.
That sums it up nicely, I think."
"Here’s a safe prediction for 2020.
The Iowa Democratic caucuses will dominate the news at the end of January and beginning of February.
My conservative cousin formerly from New York sees the caucuses as a “glaring example of voter suppression totally ignored by the mainstream media because it provides a boost to left wing Democrats.” He writes:
The winner of the Iowa caucus has become the Democratic nominee in every 21st century election. Yet, turnout is sparse; only 15.7% of registered Democrats showed up for the 2016 caucus and not many more are expected this year.
It is easy to understand why.
To participate, voters must drive to a caucus site at night and spend several hours listening to discussions of candidates’ merits. There are no secret ballots, your friends and neighbors know how you voted.
Many who worked evenings can’t participate. Parents of young children are unlikely to show up; especially single moms who can’t afford babysitters. Ditto for farmers and many factory hands whose days start before sunrise. The result is an electorate filled with college professors, college students, union officials and party activists.
Progressive leaders like Eric Holder and Stacey Abrams speak loudly with spurious claims of suppression when electoral rolls are updated or early voting periods are shortened. They are silent about the undemocratic nature of the Iowa caucus system. That’s probably because they like the way this arrangement helps candidates they favor win.
That sums it up nicely, I think."
John Brennan has committed treason, says counter-terror expert - WND
John Brennan has committed treason, says counter-terror expert - WND:
The charges come from John Guandolo, the founder of Understanding the Threat, an organization that trains and consults with federal, state and local leaders and agencies "to defeat the jihadi threat."
In an interview with Jamie Glazov on the "Glazov Gang," Guandolo said, "I think if you're going to stand beside John Brennan like a number of people have and they've officially put their names on a list, your putting yourself in the enemy camp."
He continued: "John Brennan what he's guilty of is sedition, and I would argue treason. This isn't something that happened in the last two years. He's made an entire adult life time of this."
The charges come from John Guandolo, the founder of Understanding the Threat, an organization that trains and consults with federal, state and local leaders and agencies "to defeat the jihadi threat."In an interview with Jamie Glazov on the "Glazov Gang," Guandolo said, "I think if you're going to stand beside John Brennan like a number of people have and they've officially put their names on a list, your putting yourself in the enemy camp."
He continued: "John Brennan what he's guilty of is sedition, and I would argue treason. This isn't something that happened in the last two years. He's made an entire adult life time of this."
Interesting how they have hijacked all our American institutions!-----THE LATEST: All Topics. All Sides. One Place.
THE LATEST: All Topics. All Sides. One Place."Artist Julian Raven is suing the Smithsonian over its rejection of his painting of President Trump titled "Unafraid and Unashamed."
His case heads to the Supreme Court in 2020...
...Raven's challenge dramatizes how national cultural institutions established to serve all the American people, such as the Smithsonian, have been hijacked by dangerously partisan factions which seek to exclude, marginalize and erase "Others."
As his brief demonstrates, the Smithsonian had accepted campaign posters for Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton, in addition to huge oversized paintings of Bill Clinton, Barack and Michelle Obama.
It had a special exhibition for the Obama Inauguration, and maintains a sort of shrine to the Obamas to this day.
Raven's case likewise provides evidence that decision-making at the Smithsonian is arbitrary and unfair.
He was never provided a written decision on his application.
Instead, he received only a phone call from the director, which from his account sounded conclusory, partisan, and unfair...
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REPORT: Quds Force supreme commander Qassem Soleimani hit by U.S. airstrike in Baghdad.
Instapundit Blog Archive REPORT:
"Earlier: Iran’s Qassem Soleimani controls a multi-national army that is destabilizing the Mideast.
"Earlier: Iran’s Qassem Soleimani controls a multi-national army that is destabilizing the Mideast.
Related: Heh, indeed.™
UPDATE: Another austere religious scholar has assumed room temperature, the WaPo reports:
UPDATE: Another austere religious scholar has assumed room temperature, the WaPo reports:
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