25,000 pieces of hate mail

Mark Levin interviewed the rabbi David Nesanoff (not sure of the spelling) who interviewed Helen Thomas when she proudly demonstrated her hatred for Jews and Israel. (He was interviewing a number of people at the White House Jewish Heritage celebration that day.) She knew she was being interviewed--it was not a secret recording. He is now getting hate mail, and he says the people have no shame in their anti-semitism--they supply their names, e-mail and even addresses. Hatred of Jews and smearing a man who simply asked a question and didn't editorialize while she gave her appaling answers. Keep in mind, that those people who weep for Palestinian Arabs, like Helen Thomas, never decry the way they are treated in Syria, Jordan or Lebanon, where millions lived for generations and will never be allowed citizenship, a home or a job. Palestinian Arabs are better treated in Israel where they are citizens and have rights than they are in Arab countries where they are hated and reviled.

Governor Chris Christie--I hope this guy runs for President some day

"My argument is not with teachers in New Jersey. My argument is with a union who collects $730 a year from every teacher and school employee in the union in mandatory dues. And if you don't want to join the union here's your option: you can be out. You pay 85% of $730 ... to be out. It's like the Hotel California. You can check in anytime you like but you can never leave. That raises for the teachers union, get ready, $130 million a year. What do they spend that money on? ... $6 million in negative advertising against me since March 16th. Think about that. That's a little over two months they have spent $6 million on New York TV and Radio, Philadelphia TV and radio to attack me. That's dues money that is coming from their teachers, mandatory no choice, and from all of you because those salaries come from your property taxes and your state income taxes."

NewYorkistan?

The new threat to America. Home grown Islamic terrorists. The most recent foiled plot in New York City included a man whose parents are Palestinian, and "Carlos Eduardo Almonte, a naturalized American who came from the Dominican Republic and converted to Islam, highlights another trend among terrorist conspirators that analysts are beginning to study: the disproportionate number, not only of converts to Islam, but converts of Hispanic origin."

New York may be a target, but it's also a breeding ground.

NewYorkistan? by Judith Miller, City Journal 9 June 2010

Gay men thinner than heterosexuals

Some stereotypes are true. Actually, most are based on fact, like the one about librarians not being fashionable and wearing funny shoes.* Seems gay men are skinny and lesbians fat.

"In a study published in American Journal of Public Health, researchers determined that while 21 percent of straight men were classed as obese, only 14 percent of gay men were. The opposite was true of gay women. 26 percent of lesbians were found to be obese, as compared with 17 percent of the straight women."

Study: Gay men thinner than heterosexuals, lesbian heavier (ChicagoPride.com)

Kerith J. Conron, Matthew J. Mimiaga, and Stewart J. Landers, "A Population-Based Study of Sexual Orientation Identity and Gender Differences in Adult Health," June 1, 2010

*When I worked for the State of Ohio in the 80s, I had to dress much nicer than when I worked in a library, and I always wore high heels. But, being me, they were sort of chunky and sensible heels--not over 2". One of my co-workers observed, "So, it's true that librarians wear sensible shoes."

Traveling? Watch out for "tourista"

In 2008 and 2009 I travelled internationally and developed severe diarrhea and vomiting on the return trips to the United States. As a result of the 2008 trip, I spent a few days in the hospital. So, if you're doing any travel this summer (I'm definitely not), here are a few precautions (all of which I followed) from Harvard Men’s Health Watch, April 2010.

Traveler’s diarrhea, or “tourista,” is a well-known hazard for visitors to developing countries where sanitation is flawed. Here are some tips to prevent intestinal infections:

•Wash your hands with soap and water or an alcohol-based hand gel before you eat.
•Avoid salads, uncooked vegetables, and unpasteurized milk and cheese.
•Only eat fruit that you’ve washed in clean water and peeled yourself.
•Do not eat undercooked or rare food. Eat cooked foods while they
are still piping hot. Be especially wary of food from street vendors.
•Avoid the water unless you have boiled it yourself; chemical disinfectants
and water filters are available for use in special circumstances. Don’t use ice made from untreated water. Don’t use untreated water to brush your teeth. In general, unopened bottled or canned beverages are safe, as is coffee or tea made from boiled water.
•Ask your doctor about taking along antibiotics in case prevention fails.
•Above all, suspect everything.

Sarah, Nancy and Hillary

I was surprised that someone in the MSM gave Hillary Clinton the credit for so many women running for office and doing well in the recent primaries--even the conservatives. Huh? Hillary Clinton would not have been a powerful New York Senator if she hadn't been first lady for 8 years, and if she didn't have the backing of all her husband's friends and cronies. Nancy Pelosi and Sarah Palin, although at opposite ends of the political spectrum, did not run on their husbands' coattails or names. In fact, the joke goes, "So you think you've got it bad? Imagine somewhere there's a Mr. Pelosi!" Who even knows his name? But credit should also be given to the various grass roots conservative and constitutional groups. Indirectly, that leads back to Obama--people are outraged by his behavior, character and beliefs and it has been an energizing force, so they are out-running and out-performing the tired old Republican blah, blah, blah, and looking for something different.

Let them speak, as long as they aren't Tea Party voters

Nancy Pelosi was heckled and shouted down at a Progressive America's Future Now conference. Her security warned her they were throwing things. This is not right no matter who the politicians, but how this woman can be so terrified and weepy over peaceful Tea Party conservatives and so patient with really dangerous people whose intent is to destroy this country is beyond me. I heard the audio. They want their money--like NOW. After all, they supported Obama and Pelosi and it's payback time. These folks are just mean scavengers.

Pelosi Heckled at Liberal Conference - Political Hotsheet - CBS News

Pelosi heckled at liberal activist conference - The Hill's Blog Briefing Room

FOXNews.com - Hecklers Pounce on Pelosi During D.C. Speech

Pelosi delivers speech over screams of health-care activists

Oh, yes, and they were also anti-Israel. Did Pelosis address that? Or is that type of racism OK with the Dems? You can go to their website and download their play book. The campaign certainly has plenty of money from the looks of its sharp web pages.

The alien in the White House

When I commented on my blog some time ago that Obama was not "one of us" I received such vicious, race-baiting comments I think I took that essay down. People Liberals think you're talking about race or ethnicity, not character or patriotism. So I was glad to see Dorothy Rabinowitz's column in today's WSJ, "The alien in the White House" because she covers it all. The man doesn't know or respect our history--not even its failings. Who but the clueless about the spiritual base of the Civil Rights movement would turn Martin Luther King day into a national work day? Who but a man who had no respect for the military would make small talk to his audience before addressing a Muslim terrorist attack on our soil, on our military base? What President ever would jump into a purely local issue--behavior of police observing a break-in and call it racist without knowing the facts--but wait weeks and weeks to rally his subordinates in charge of the regulatory agencies to address an economy killing oil disaster? Who would go on an apology tour while we are still at war--or what commander-in-chief would all but ignore those wars he promised 3 years ago to end? Who but one who is an empty hollow shell, a man without a country, without an inner source, a complete narcissist, a man with no belief system except failed marxism, political grave of the spiritually dead. No, he isn't one of us. Nor is he in any traditional sense of the word, a leader.

Dorothy Rabinowitz: The Alien in the White House - WSJ.com

What about unintentional slip ups of CFAT regulations?

Ohio State’s Office of Environmental Health and Safety has reminded faculty and staff about the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS). These are comprehensive security regulations intended to prevent the intentional misuse of certain chemicals by sabotage, theft, diversion or direct attack. Homeland Security has authority to impose civil penalties up to $25,000 per day and shut down facilities that fail to comply. Is there a per day fine if it is an accident? Or a watchdog not watching? I mean something like an oil rig explosion where there was no sabotage from environmental anarchists, the left, terrorists or jihadists, just cozy relationships between government agencies and the oil company?

A note to the Helen Thomas and other Jew haters . . .

Saying "I regret . . . " is not the same as saying, "I'm sorry. . . "

When an "apology" is a political statement.

"I deeply regret my comments I made last week regarding the Israelis and the Palestinians. They do not reflect my heart-felt belief that peace will come to the Middle East only when all parties recognize the need for mutual respect and tolerance. May that day come soon."

Don't blame it on her age. Here's a review of her anti-Israel rants and tantrums. I've read that she is of Christian Lebanese extraction; well, no Arab country has treated Palestinians worse than Lebanon, and unfortunately, that includes its Christians, which are also a minority there.

Obama on BP: I want to know “whose ass to kick”

He might start with the federal agencies, and there's an alphabet soup bowl full of them. I'd start with MMS. Maybe there's been too much ass kissing, and Fox dissing in the White House. Obama's response to everything is always the wagging finger, the angry look, or flashing eyes. He's very unpresidential in that way. It doesn't build any confidence that he knows what he's doing. Call another commission. Threaten to fire someone whose business he doesn't own (yet). Whatever: this shows that big tenacled government doesn't respond well to really big problems. It's snarled in red tape and is preventing clean up and protection of the gulf states. If you've had a car wreck, maybe you need to get the injured to the hospital before you call the CEOs of the auto company to the White House for a tongue lashing. Today it's a mechanical/technology failure, but where will the leadership and coordinated response come from if it were a volcano, or an unidentified bacterial epidemic, or a nuclear plant failure, or collapse of the internet?

Hot Air » Obama on BP: I want to know “whose ass to kick”

Spill reveals Obama's lack of executive experience | Washington Examiner

In Gulf, It Was Unclear Who Was in Charge of Rig - NYTimes.com

Operational mistakes

Teach your children well

At a party last night I met a 23 year old college graduate, employed, about to move in a house owned by a family member. Her big concern? She doesn't know how to clean. Either her former roommates, parents, or a cleaning service did it. I turned to her father and asked how could this happen. And he just shrugged. It's not that hard if you start them young. Pick up toys. Hang up clothes. Wipe up spills. Wash and dry dishes. Put them away. Dust. Vacuum. It's a life skill. I told her she was welcome to come here and follow me around--I'm certainly no fastidious housekeeper, but I could show her a few things. Another neighbor offered to give her some rags. "What do you do with them," she asked. Then she said she also didn't know how to garden--so I was a bit more sympathetic. I don't either. "You mean like tomatoes and beans?" I asked. "No, weeds and grass." I suggested she hire a neighborhood kid to mow the lawn.

She definitely needs Flylady.

Catwatch

She hates to ride in the car, but she loves it after she gets there.

Rush Limbaugh marries descendant of John Adams

Maybe the Gores don't want to make it work, but Rush keeps on trying. This is his fourth marriage. All the media call him anti-gay, but he isn't. Remember, what passes for anti-gay these days is a simple belief in man/woman marriage, and he certain does have that. He is a former disc-jockey who enjoys a wide range of musical genres, so I'm not at all surprised that openly gay Elton John provided the music.

FOXNews.com - Radio Host Rush Limbaugh Heads Down the Aisle

Don't buy this edition of America's documents

How's this for a disclaimer on a cut and paste edition of the U.S. Constitution, with the Bill of Rights and all of the Amendments; The Declaration of Independence; and the Articles of Confederation:

"This book is a product of its time and does not reflect the same values as it would if it were written today. Parents might wish to discuss with their children how views on race, gender, sexuality, ethnicity, and interpersonal relations have changed since this book was written before allowing them to read this classic work."

Reviewer at Amazon.com writes: (Wilder Publications & A&D Publishing) DO NOT buy this publication. The publisher inserted "notes" all over the place. I don't know if it was an accident in the copying of the documents from one format to another but it detracts from the text (and also comments negatively on the disclaimer).

It's either a leftist paste up, or a really sloppy PC version. The publisher's getting so much negative publicity on this that it will probably work to its advantage. It's like when the left wing filters misquote Rush Limbaugh--more people tune in to see what he's saying.

Hotel Lakeside Dining Room reopens!

And we've eaten there twice already--great food and service.

Not sure this changes any image of the librarian

The librarians of UW go Lady GaGa.

Grayson Wants Republicans Sent To Prison

The new face of McCarthyism . . . Alan Grayson. Refuses to speak to the question which is what do you say to those that point out environmentalists have forced off-shore drilling.

REP ALAN GRAYSON: How about just tracking down every single person who said drill baby drill and putting them all in prison. Why don’t we do that?

STEPHANIE MILLER: There you go.

Miller can't be accused of McCarthyism--she's just a talk-show host and has no power. Grayson is with the government.

The Radio Equalizer: Brian Maloney: Democrat Tells Libtalker He Wants Republicans Sent To Prison

All Things Digital: The Eighth D

In this morning's print edition of the Wall Street there was a summary of the eighth D: All Things Digital conference which on-line links to June 1. What I found interesting were the photos of key participants WSJ chose to interview: Steve Jobs (Apple), James Cameron (movies), Julius Genachowski (government, FCC [watch out for this guy!]), Mark Zuckerberg (FaceBook), Steve Ballmer and Ray Ozzie (Microsoft) and Alan Mulally (Ford). And oh yes, one woman, Vivian Schiller (government, NPR). Hmmm. After decades of summer math programs, pushing computers on little girls, Title 9, and the feminist movement, the best they can do is a woman from NPR when touting advances and the future of technology? Sometimes 8 pictures tell a lot. If women ever had a level playing field, it's technology. It was the perfect storm of non-gendered skill sets and government boosts and set asides. And girls still couldn't compete with the nerds, geeks and ADD boys.

Come on ladies. Maybe you need to take a few risks, act up in class, invest your own money, drop out of college, relocate for better jobs, stop griping about the glass ceiling and the good ole boys network, and start your own business.

All Things Digital: Excerpts From the Conference - WSJ.com

NPR's Vivian Schiller on Why Internet Won't Kill Radio - WSJ.com

Obama and why the other Gulf has worsened

"Not wanting to attach the President's identity to an inevitable disaster is understandable as a political response, but not as one of a true leader. President Obama, who was nearly omnipresent during his first six months in office as the official spokesman for every matter from health care to the location of future Olympic games to the competence of the Cambridge, Massachusetts police department, had little to say in the first several weeks that oil flowed freely into the Gulf of Mexico. Some would say that criticizing the President for being too public earlier and too inaccessible later shows inconsistency. In actuality, such criticism rightly recognizes that the President has no concept of when his leadership is most needed."

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