Joeann Smith, a South-side, Chicago woman has been charged with a felony count of reckless discharge of a weapon after police say she shot her brother, Willie, in the eye last week while the two argued over whether or not her handgun would fire. [Source]
1/12/14
When 'rights' are wrong
A British woman whose mother was raped and murdered will never know where the killer buried her – because authorities are protecting HIS human rights.
Both his prison and the European Union bureaucracy are preventing grieving Tracy Richardson from contacting Martin Stafford. She says she was told the prison had refused to hand the murderer a letter from her because the governor thought it was “intrusive” and “in breach of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights”. Then Tracy found out police are forbidden from asking Stafford, where Michelle Gunson’s body is buried. Under the terms of his European Union Union extradition from Ireland HE has to give THEM consent to ask him. More details. [BJS]
Both his prison and the European Union bureaucracy are preventing grieving Tracy Richardson from contacting Martin Stafford. She says she was told the prison had refused to hand the murderer a letter from her because the governor thought it was “intrusive” and “in breach of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights”. Then Tracy found out police are forbidden from asking Stafford, where Michelle Gunson’s body is buried. Under the terms of his European Union Union extradition from Ireland HE has to give THEM consent to ask him. More details. [BJS]
Barack Obama's Diary: Michelle, woman of mystery
Dear Diary: I have been despairing all day, waiting for a call from Michelle who has been staying with the Grand Ole Oprah on Maui. I'm sure Oprah has been putting ideas in Michelle's head of leading life independently from me. Eventually, my iPresidentophone sounded the police siren sound assigned to Michelle. "Hi, sweetie," I said, for it was she.
"Don't you sweetie me," came the reply."I hear that Dr. Rink, has been sleeping over in our quarters,"
"Yes, sweet thing," I replied. " He has a room to bunk down in when necessary, but it's not in our quarters and it was arranged by Valerie Jarrett, so he would be discreetly available at all times."
"Sweetie," I continued, "there are some tabloid rumors that you are enjoying life so much on Maui that you may not come back. Tell me that's not true."
"That's for me to know, Barry, and you to guess." And with that, she hung up. But enough about me.
"Don't you sweetie me," came the reply."I hear that Dr. Rink, has been sleeping over in our quarters,"
"Yes, sweet thing," I replied. " He has a room to bunk down in when necessary, but it's not in our quarters and it was arranged by Valerie Jarrett, so he would be discreetly available at all times."
"Sweetie," I continued, "there are some tabloid rumors that you are enjoying life so much on Maui that you may not come back. Tell me that's not true."
"That's for me to know, Barry, and you to guess." And with that, she hung up. But enough about me.
Obama marriage threatened
Michelle Obama´s extended absence from Washington and a flurry of renewed speculation about the state of the first couple´s marriage threatened to overshadow her 50th birthday party at the White House on Saturday. Not for the first time in their 22-year marriage the Obamas are approaching what should be a happy family milestone under a cloud of rampant tabloid innuendo. The LC's source for this is a site behind a paywall: Rupert Murdoch's The Australian, which is normally reasonably reliable.
1/11/14
NYC's new Mayor tells an old lie
New York’s new mayor, Bill de Blasio, in his inaugural speech, denounced people “on the far right” who “continue to preach the virtue of trickle-down economics," writes Thomas Sowell.
According to de Blasio, “They believe that the way to move forward is to give more to the most fortunate, and that somehow the benefits will work their way down to everyone else.”
If there is ever a contest for the biggest lie in politics, says Sowell, this one should be a top contender.
More Detail here. [BJS]
According to de Blasio, “They believe that the way to move forward is to give more to the most fortunate, and that somehow the benefits will work their way down to everyone else.”
If there is ever a contest for the biggest lie in politics, says Sowell, this one should be a top contender.
More Detail here. [BJS]
Geert Wilders on the Islamic invasion of the West
The Netherlands, where six per cent of the population is now Muslim, is scrapping multiculturalism: This vindicates the brave Dutch politician Geert Wilders.
The Dutch government says it will abandon the long-standing model of multiculturalism that has encouraged Muslim immigrants create a parallel society within the Netherlands ..
A new integration bill, which Dutch Interior Minister Piet Hein Donner presented to parliament reads:
“The government shares the social dissatisfaction over the multicultural society model and plans to shift priority to the values of the Dutch people.
In the new integration system, the values of the Dutch society play a central role.”
With this change, the government steps away from the model of a multicultural society.
The letter continues: “A more obligatory integration is justified because the government also demands that from its own citizens.
It is necessary because otherwise the society gradually grows apart and eventually no one feels at home anymore in the Netherlands ..
The new integration policy will place more demands on immigrants.
For example, immigrants will be required to learn the Dutch language and the government will take a tougher approach to immigrants who ignore Dutch values or disobey Dutch law.”
The government will also stop offering special subsidies for Muslim immigrants because, according to Donner;
“It is not the government’s job to integrate immigrants.”--- T.G.
1/10/14
Obama job implosion
"Did you see the jobs report today?" asks Sean Hannity. "It was absolutely abysmal. Only 74,000 jobs were created in December, well short of the expected 200,000, yet the unemployment rate fell to 6.7%. This is because 347,000 Americans dropped out of the labor force, bringing the labor force participation rate to a paltry 62.8%, which is a level we haven't seen since 1978. Despite what some news outlets may say, this isn't just because of the weather. According to James Pethokoukis, “If the participation rate had stayed steady the past 12 months, the jobless rate would be 7.9%.” If the labor force participation rate was the same as it was when the recession ended in June 2009, the current unemployment rate would be over 10%. There are now over 90 million Americans no longer in the labor force. [Source]
Barack Obama's Diary: Angular calls
Dear Diary: My morning consumption of Froot Loops seems to attract calls from other great leaders. No sooner had I chomped my way through my last spoonful, and fed the leftover milk to Bo than my iPresidentophone sprang to life with Ride of the Valkyries, the ringtone I assigned to Chancellor Merkel. "Good morning, Angular" I said, for it was she.
" How many listeners do you have on my phone today? she asked.
I gave a pleasant little laugh. " Oh, you Krauts," I said, "Always kidding around."
"I'm replying to your invitation to me to visit with you in Washington later this year. I am accepting," she said.
"That's wonderful, Angular. And how is the pelvis you cracked while skiing?"
"Healing slowly," she replied frostily and quickly disconnected.
I have been watching Chris Christie handling Bridgegate. Since this began as a German-centric day I must confess to some schadenfreude that his ample bulk is absorbing all the media glare. Valerie has cleverly arranged sleeping quarters for Dr Rink when I have one of my little crises, sleepwalking along the White House corridors. But enough about me.
" How many listeners do you have on my phone today? she asked.
I gave a pleasant little laugh. " Oh, you Krauts," I said, "Always kidding around."
"I'm replying to your invitation to me to visit with you in Washington later this year. I am accepting," she said.
"That's wonderful, Angular. And how is the pelvis you cracked while skiing?"
"Healing slowly," she replied frostily and quickly disconnected.
I have been watching Chris Christie handling Bridgegate. Since this began as a German-centric day I must confess to some schadenfreude that his ample bulk is absorbing all the media glare. Valerie has cleverly arranged sleeping quarters for Dr Rink when I have one of my little crises, sleepwalking along the White House corridors. But enough about me.
1/9/14
What the Left can't bear to admit about WW1
BH, our Sydney contributor, is a longtime admirer of plain-talking London Mayor Boris Johnson and came upon this stellar piece, penned by Boris, about the 100th anniversary of the outbreak of World War One: GERMANY STARTED THE GREAT WAR, BUT THE LEFT CAN’T BEAR TO ADMIT IT.
1/8/14
Dim Crims: illegible hold-up note foils would-be robber
Police say a man entered a bank in Antioch, California, took out a note and handed it to a teller.The teller was unable to decipher the handwriting and called her manager for help. Police say the suspect then made a break for it, exiting the bank through the back door. Bank staff eventually understood the suspect's intentions and notified police. Later, officers received a call reporting an unwanted guest at the nearby Somersville Towne Center. When they arrived on scene, they found 29-year-old Jamal Garrett who matched the description of the alleged bank robber.Witnesses from the failed bank heist positively identified Garrett as the suspect. He was arrested for attempting to rob the bank and parole violations. [Source] [BJS]
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)