Dan Calabrese’s column is distributed by HermanCain.com, which can be found at Kavanaugh letter to Grassley: I will not be intimidated into withdrawing
Nor should he, obviously, but nominees for federal offices have withdrawn over less than what Kavanaugh’s facing right now.
The last-minute second accuser was as predictable as the day is long because this is how these smear campaigns always work. Don’t be surprised if there’s a third accuser by Thursday – also with a vague, impossible-to-pin-down story that comes without evidence or corroboration but is solemnly believed by all Democrats because hey, women don’t ever lie.
- Tuesday, September 25, 2018
There was some doubt – and I harbored some myself – that the U.S. pulling out unilaterally from the Iran nuclear deal would really put any meaningful pressure on Iran.
The deal was between six countries, and even if U.S. companies were not able to do business with Iran, those in the others still seemed eager to do so. Even if the U.S. could freeze Iran’s remaining assets, they could probably find a way to get at them by laundering them through other countries.
You’re right. This doesn’t prove he’s innocent. Twenty-five women saying “he didn’t sexually assault me” doesn’t prove it didn’t happen to the 26th.
But here’s why this matters:
Google is absolutely, positively, without question, beyond a shadow of a doubt, not biased.
But just in case, its CEO Sundar Pichai figured he had better make sure Google’s employees know that. I mean, when you watch videos of Google executives indulging in a cry-fest following the election of Donald Trump, you might get the impression that Google leans a tad to the left.
Yeah . . . it doesn’t work that way in America. I don’t even think it works that way in Russia.
But apparently in American politics, to the extent Democrats are allowed to make the rules, it’s now perfectly fine for those accused of something to be forced to rebut the charges before the charges are even made.
There are breaches of trust and ethics so serious that they warrant the highest and most severe possible penalty.
We rarely see such penalties applied, not necessarily because they are not justified but more likely because humans have a natural inclination to avoid being harsh if there is any reasonable alternative.
The Miracle New York Mets were on their way to the World Series. Led Zeppelin released its first album. My baby sister was born. (Next year she turns . . . ah, you can work that out and I won’t get in trouble.)
I don’t like to play Switch The Parties too often, but try to imagine this:
A Republican has gone public with a letter that contains a very serious allegation against a Democrat nominee. The Democrats ask for a copy of the letter . . . and the Republican refuses to produce it.
Since this has never been anything but a delay tactic, there’s no sense accommodating it when the demands of the delayers are becoming increasingly nonsensical.
If there’s one thing every liberal will do when talking about tax policy (and most “moderates” and a fair number of “fiscal conservatives” as well), it’s to scoff at the notion that tax cuts can pay for themselves.
If you had any doubt this was anything but a delay tactic, this morning’s developments should dispel your doubt.
Brett Kavanaugh was sailing to inevitable confirmation before Dianne Feinstein’s last-minute smear/ambush, and that put Democrats in a state of emergency.
I guess Karen Monahan should have checked with Christine Blasey Ford before she went public with her story.
If you want to be believed and the media to trumpet your story as credible, rule one is as obvious as the day is long. You accuse a Republican, not a Democrat.
James O’Keefe hidden camera catches State Dept. employee bragging about serving the ‘resistance’ at work
When James O’Keefe connects, he really connects. And boy did he connect with this one.
This is what some of us have been asking him to do for months – and wondering what was taking so long. There are three possibilities to come from it: 1. It will prove the FBI was hiding something and tell us what; 2. It will demonstrate the much-ballyhooed redactions were mundane business and no big deal; or 3. It will reveal more ambiguities that everyone interprets according to their partisan predispositions.
I remember something very clearly. It was from many years ago. I’ve often thought back on it.
When I was a kid, my parents’ brought home a small TV that looked like a space helmet. I think my dad won it as part of a sales contest at work
It’s imperative now that Brett Kavanaugh be confirmed, and not only because of the stakes for the Supreme Court.
Yes, we’re going to find ourselves in quite a pickle if President Trump has to choose another nominee so close to the mid-term elections, and we’re looking at the possibility of a Democrat Senate next year that won’t confirm anyone he nominates – unless it’s someone chosen from a pre-approved list Charles Schumer helpfully provides.
This is absurd, obviously, and you’ve probably already seen it because it’s been bouncing around for a couple of days.
“Why does the Washington Post say such stupid things?” asks Dr. Roy Spencer, who is an actual atmospheric scientist.
Part of the answer is obviously that they don’t know what they’re talking about, but another part is that they don’t really care what’s right, true or accurate.
You can’t win with these people, and I’m not even sure why you would want to try.
People of good will can disagree about the role the federal government should play in all kinds of things, but I think most of us would agree the federal government has to play an major role in preparing for – and recovering from – major natural disasters. (You libertarians who want me to know you’re dissenting . . . you don’t count as people.)
Venezuela has become a charity basket case. It’s economy has collapsed, its currency is worthless and political institutions are hanging on by the threat of force alone. It has squandered the value of its oil resources through the corruption and mismanagement of the socialist Chavez/Maduro regime, and anyone who floats Venezuela a loan has to be prepared to never see the money again.