...or something like that.
http://dailysignal.com/2016/08/22/almost-everything-the-media-tells-you-about-sexual-orientation-and-gender-identity-is-wrong/
I guess if you find a report that summarizes 200 peer reviewed studies and reaches conclusions about the contents, that must mean that these conclusions must really be scientific and all that, right?
Tuesday, August 23, 2016
Sunday, August 21, 2016
Memories
I seem to recall, that back in 2005 after Katrina hit New Orleans that there was a certain segment of the population that made much of President Bush's decision to inspect the damage from the air, rather than on the ground.
Now, anyone who's ever been around a presidential visit knows how much disruption is involved from a security standpoint. I would argue that for Bush to have actually visited New Orleans in the immediate aftermath of Katrina, would have been counterproductive and would have actually taken resources away from the relief efforts. But, let's set that rational line of thought aside for a moment.
At the time much was made of the fact that Bush was insensitive to the suffering and here were even charges that there was some sort of evil plot by the Bush administration to try to wipe out the residents of New Orleans. This conveniently ignores the massive failures of the local and state democrat officials, but again let's leave that aside.
THE TOPIC of this post, is the deafening silence regarding P-BO's unwillingness to interrupt his vacation in the Hamptons (you know where he can hang out with a bunch of rich white people) to even fly over as assess the damage caused by recent floods (I haven't really been keeping track since Friday afternoon, so it's possible that there has been a pause in the golfing, but I haven't heard much). TO BE VERY CLEAR ABOUT THE TOPIC, I am not criticizing P-BO for his actions or lack thereof. I believe that a president can deal with crises while on vacation, and I further believe that the taking of vacation is important. What I am pointing out AS THE TOPIC, is the rank hypocrisy of those on the left who are quite content to give P-BO as pass while slamming Bush. What I am also pointing out is that far to many on the political left, probably are blind to the hypocrisy and double standard they are engaging in.
As a final note, I have to acknowledge that we are seeing one one instance where it appears that not all black lives actually matter. I've not, to this point, seen any effort on the part of BLM to offer aid or succor to those of a similar shade of melanin to them. To be clear, my problem is not with their lack of care and concern for the flood victims, it's for the false advertising. It's now increasingly clear that not all black lives matter equally to BLM, and the degree of how much black lives matter is in direct proportion to how any given life can advance their political agenda.
Personally, I'd think that the value of life comes from the fact that we are created in and bear the image of God, as well as the content of ones character rather than something as incidental as how much melanin one has.
Now, anyone who's ever been around a presidential visit knows how much disruption is involved from a security standpoint. I would argue that for Bush to have actually visited New Orleans in the immediate aftermath of Katrina, would have been counterproductive and would have actually taken resources away from the relief efforts. But, let's set that rational line of thought aside for a moment.
At the time much was made of the fact that Bush was insensitive to the suffering and here were even charges that there was some sort of evil plot by the Bush administration to try to wipe out the residents of New Orleans. This conveniently ignores the massive failures of the local and state democrat officials, but again let's leave that aside.
THE TOPIC of this post, is the deafening silence regarding P-BO's unwillingness to interrupt his vacation in the Hamptons (you know where he can hang out with a bunch of rich white people) to even fly over as assess the damage caused by recent floods (I haven't really been keeping track since Friday afternoon, so it's possible that there has been a pause in the golfing, but I haven't heard much). TO BE VERY CLEAR ABOUT THE TOPIC, I am not criticizing P-BO for his actions or lack thereof. I believe that a president can deal with crises while on vacation, and I further believe that the taking of vacation is important. What I am pointing out AS THE TOPIC, is the rank hypocrisy of those on the left who are quite content to give P-BO as pass while slamming Bush. What I am also pointing out is that far to many on the political left, probably are blind to the hypocrisy and double standard they are engaging in.
As a final note, I have to acknowledge that we are seeing one one instance where it appears that not all black lives actually matter. I've not, to this point, seen any effort on the part of BLM to offer aid or succor to those of a similar shade of melanin to them. To be clear, my problem is not with their lack of care and concern for the flood victims, it's for the false advertising. It's now increasingly clear that not all black lives matter equally to BLM, and the degree of how much black lives matter is in direct proportion to how any given life can advance their political agenda.
Personally, I'd think that the value of life comes from the fact that we are created in and bear the image of God, as well as the content of ones character rather than something as incidental as how much melanin one has.
Wednesday, August 17, 2016
Deniability
I've been following the story up here about a Somali woman running for state legislature. There is apparently at least some reasonably credible evidence that she either married someone in order to get them a green card, or married someone while being married to someone else. Either of these two things would violate the law.
One might think that these allegations could be quickly and accurately dealt with by simply providing the proper documentation and the whole thing goes away. This method would also have the benefit of discrediting the source and enhancing her reputation for being forthright and honest.
But instead of simply demonstrating that the allegations are false, she/her campaign/surrogates have chose to frame this as an issue of prejudice. Anti woman, anti-Somali, anti-immigrant, anti-Muslim, or whatever floats your boat. They've also managed to portray those putting forth the accusation as somehow being another incarnation of Donald Trump. They've also played the "They just want to stop the first Somali..." card. Which would be fine if her opponent wasn't also Somali.
Now I have absolutely no idea if these allegations are true, even if they are and she's convicted, she'll still win the election given the nature of her house district, and the willingness of the left to vote for anyone with DFL attached to their name. But, I have to wonder why she would choose to muddy the water and make this story drag out even longer by not simply demonstrating that the story is false.
Maybe it's a liberal thing. I've had personal experience with folks on the left who (when faced with something they don't like) choose to obfuscate or ignore things rather than to simply provide the evidence that the other person in wrong. It seems simple to think that if one can vindicate your position, and prove someone else wrong, that one would fail to do the simple obvious thing. Why even give the appearance of throwing up a smoke screen? It's simply beyond me.
One might think that these allegations could be quickly and accurately dealt with by simply providing the proper documentation and the whole thing goes away. This method would also have the benefit of discrediting the source and enhancing her reputation for being forthright and honest.
But instead of simply demonstrating that the allegations are false, she/her campaign/surrogates have chose to frame this as an issue of prejudice. Anti woman, anti-Somali, anti-immigrant, anti-Muslim, or whatever floats your boat. They've also managed to portray those putting forth the accusation as somehow being another incarnation of Donald Trump. They've also played the "They just want to stop the first Somali..." card. Which would be fine if her opponent wasn't also Somali.
Now I have absolutely no idea if these allegations are true, even if they are and she's convicted, she'll still win the election given the nature of her house district, and the willingness of the left to vote for anyone with DFL attached to their name. But, I have to wonder why she would choose to muddy the water and make this story drag out even longer by not simply demonstrating that the story is false.
Maybe it's a liberal thing. I've had personal experience with folks on the left who (when faced with something they don't like) choose to obfuscate or ignore things rather than to simply provide the evidence that the other person in wrong. It seems simple to think that if one can vindicate your position, and prove someone else wrong, that one would fail to do the simple obvious thing. Why even give the appearance of throwing up a smoke screen? It's simply beyond me.
Monday, August 15, 2016
"Take that Sxxx to the suburbs! Burn that Sxxx down"
I haven't been to active here recently, but over the past week or so there have been a number of things that have gotten my interest.
1. The disproportionate coverage of one single Muslim woman fencer and how she had to battle to find a sport that was consistent with her version of Islam as compared to the multiple athletes who professed their Christian faith. This combined with the virtual blackout of coverage Kim Rhode who has won 5 Olympic medals over 5 Olympic games. Any idea why Rhode might be getting minimal coverage?
2. The lack of coverage of recent events up here in the people's republic regarding a mob of 20-30 Somali Muslim young men threatening residents of a Minneapolis neighborhood with rape. The only coverage seems to be from local station KSTP ( See this page for a link to the story. http://www.wnd.com/2016/07/muslim-refugees-threaten-minnesota-community-with-rape/), with virtually no coverage beyond. This would certainly make any rational person question the "religion of peace' propaganda, as well as the wisdom of unlimited immigration from Muslim majority countries. The interesting thing is that this happened in the epicenter of a city, county, and state, run for years by white leftists. These are the same folks who have brought their constituents a police department with a "systemic racism" problem, schools where black young people graduate at a rate of around 50% and aren't proficient at grade level material, as well as one of the most segregated cities in the country.
3. The events in Milwaukee.
A. The fact that the BLM folks couldn't be bothered to wait for the facts before they started rioting.
B. The fact that the body camera video apparently clearly shows the "victim", pointing a loaded gun at the officer as he fled.
C. The fact that the officer who did the shooting was not a vicious white racist pig.
D. The fact that the BLM folks have goon on a burning, looting, shooting spree which has left around 7 people shot, all by BLM folks (none by police).
E. The fact that when this "victim"'s sisters appealed for "peace", they really meant "...stop burning down black folks stuff and start burning down white folks stuff...".
F. The actual quote being "Burning down Sxxx ain't going to help nothin! "You're burning down Sxxx we need in our community. Take that Sxxx to the suburbs! Burn that Sxxx down!".
G. Given the picture of this gentle peaceful young scholar pointing a gun at the camera wearing clothing that might possibly indicate some sort of gang affiliation, it's likely that the left has jumped on the bandwagon of trying to make an example of someone who doesn't deserve it.
As I look at recent events surrounding police shootings; the Dallas ambush, the unlawful blocking of a highway and subsequent attack on St. Paul police officers, the siege of a police precinct in Minneapolis, etc, I have to wonder how it is that people can't see the connection between the people (party) they overwhelmingly vote for and blindly follow and the type of government that they've voted for.
Oh, and Trump is still bumbling. Hillary is still a horrible candidate.
And it's apparently a horribly racist thing to suggest that Simone Biles birth mother was right in choosing to go against the trend in the African American community to abort it's children, instead choosing to give her up for adoption.
Personally, as an adopted child myself, I always appreciate it when one of us does something amazing.
1. The disproportionate coverage of one single Muslim woman fencer and how she had to battle to find a sport that was consistent with her version of Islam as compared to the multiple athletes who professed their Christian faith. This combined with the virtual blackout of coverage Kim Rhode who has won 5 Olympic medals over 5 Olympic games. Any idea why Rhode might be getting minimal coverage?
2. The lack of coverage of recent events up here in the people's republic regarding a mob of 20-30 Somali Muslim young men threatening residents of a Minneapolis neighborhood with rape. The only coverage seems to be from local station KSTP ( See this page for a link to the story. http://www.wnd.com/2016/07/muslim-refugees-threaten-minnesota-community-with-rape/), with virtually no coverage beyond. This would certainly make any rational person question the "religion of peace' propaganda, as well as the wisdom of unlimited immigration from Muslim majority countries. The interesting thing is that this happened in the epicenter of a city, county, and state, run for years by white leftists. These are the same folks who have brought their constituents a police department with a "systemic racism" problem, schools where black young people graduate at a rate of around 50% and aren't proficient at grade level material, as well as one of the most segregated cities in the country.
3. The events in Milwaukee.
A. The fact that the BLM folks couldn't be bothered to wait for the facts before they started rioting.
B. The fact that the body camera video apparently clearly shows the "victim", pointing a loaded gun at the officer as he fled.
C. The fact that the officer who did the shooting was not a vicious white racist pig.
D. The fact that the BLM folks have goon on a burning, looting, shooting spree which has left around 7 people shot, all by BLM folks (none by police).
E. The fact that when this "victim"'s sisters appealed for "peace", they really meant "...stop burning down black folks stuff and start burning down white folks stuff...".
F. The actual quote being "Burning down Sxxx ain't going to help nothin! "You're burning down Sxxx we need in our community. Take that Sxxx to the suburbs! Burn that Sxxx down!".
G. Given the picture of this gentle peaceful young scholar pointing a gun at the camera wearing clothing that might possibly indicate some sort of gang affiliation, it's likely that the left has jumped on the bandwagon of trying to make an example of someone who doesn't deserve it.
As I look at recent events surrounding police shootings; the Dallas ambush, the unlawful blocking of a highway and subsequent attack on St. Paul police officers, the siege of a police precinct in Minneapolis, etc, I have to wonder how it is that people can't see the connection between the people (party) they overwhelmingly vote for and blindly follow and the type of government that they've voted for.
Oh, and Trump is still bumbling. Hillary is still a horrible candidate.
And it's apparently a horribly racist thing to suggest that Simone Biles birth mother was right in choosing to go against the trend in the African American community to abort it's children, instead choosing to give her up for adoption.
Personally, as an adopted child myself, I always appreciate it when one of us does something amazing.
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