Democrats condemning anti-semitism? It's complicated!
This generational divide has been a slow train wreck coming. My guess? I will say that old-timers like me grew up with the Six Day war, the 1973 war, and the 1972 Munich Olympics. Distinguishing the good guys from the bad guys was pretty easy and Israel also benefited from an underdog status
My kids have grown up with two decades of Intifadas, Jewish settlements, and images of an unassailable Israel beating down hapless Palestinians. Arguments about the two-state solution and the right of return get pushed to one side - the Palestinians look like the sympathetic underdogs to them.
For a bit of flavor, this is from a guest piece in Vox by a Palestinian activist:
For her, this means speaking up for victims of the Saudi war on Yemen and citizens living under the brutal Saudi regime. It also means speaking up for the Palestinians. Just as it is becoming clearer to many Americans that a progressive agenda in the United States includes solidarity with the Palestinian struggle for freedom and equality, Omar’s support for Palestinians is part of her core belief system. As such, she and other new members of Congress are creating the space for others to speak up on this issue without fear.
Omar was elected in 2018, a remarkably deadly year for Palestinians at the hands of the Israeli military. According to a United Nations Human Rights Council Report, the Israeli military killed 138 protesters and injured more than 9,000 others between March and December of that year. They protested to demand an end to 70 years of refugeehood, while also demanding an end to Israel’s cruel and illegal siege of Gaza during weekly protests known as the Great March of Return.
I give that an eye-roll. I suspect Nancy Pelosi does too, but she has to herd these people and good luck to her.
EXCELLENT: Jonathan Chait goes all around on this.
KIDS WILL BE KIDS, OR SOMETHING DARKER?: Hard to know what to make of swastikas at Sidwell. Fortunately there were no MAGA hats!
Michael Sheetz @thesheetztweetz
10m
Crew Dragon is now on board @SpaceX recovery boat Go Searcher
https://twitter.com/thesheetztweetz/status/1104032991628746752
Posted by: henry | March 08, 2019 at 10:07 AM
Lurkersusie:
I hope that is what happens for Manafort.
They have already sucked the life out of him.I am ok with a pardon.
Cohen should serve the full 3 years for being a rat.
Posted by: D | March 08, 2019 at 10:08 AM
henry,
Got some nice friction/burn marks from the descent. Hard to believe you can fit 5 astronauts inside the capsule.
Posted by: Jim Eagle | March 08, 2019 at 10:16 AM
Matt Continetti’s article cited by lurkersusie is excellent.
Posted by: D | March 08, 2019 at 10:18 AM
ChiTown notified me that President Trump referred to the democrats as "the anti-Jewish party" before he got on board Marine One.
Good!
Posted by: MissMarple2 | March 08, 2019 at 10:18 AM
Donald J. Trump
Verified account @realDonaldTrump
19m19 minutes ago
Heading now to the Great State of Alabama!
Posted by: MissMarple2 | March 08, 2019 at 10:19 AM
Rep. Doug Collins
Verified account @RepDougCollins
This morning, I requested the link https://dougcollins.house.gov/ohr be placed in the record so the American people can review the transcript of Bruce Ohr’s interview.
Posted by: MissMarple2 | March 08, 2019 at 10:23 AM
henry-hubby previously stayed up to watch that rocket launch and in this morning to watch it come down. I suspect you two would have much to talk about.
Posted by: rse | March 08, 2019 at 10:24 AM
Hate among political philosophies is like racism among the races. Just as blacks can't be a racist a prog can't hate. An example of non-hate speech;
Young Turks Host, Chunkhead Uygur: Evangelical Christians Only Support Israel Because Jews All Die in the End Times.
How does this piece of shit who denies the Armenian genocide, approves of statutory rape and say women are gentically flawed because he couldn't get any survive? Oh yeah he's a prog.
Posted by: Ignatz Ratzkiwatzki | March 08, 2019 at 10:32 AM
Democrat James Clyburn Utters Most INSANE Defense Yet Of Ilhan Omar
https://www.dailywire.com/news/44351/democrat-james-clyburn-utters-most-insane-defense-ashe-schow
Since Mr. Clyburn dismisses the pain and suffering endured by people who are still living among us, his statement seems to obviate the need for us to pay reparations to black Americans, none of who are alive today who were once in chains. Thanks for that clarification, sir.
Posted by: Neo | March 08, 2019 at 10:33 AM
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/none-of-this-is-normal
Fred Barnes on the political landscape in Washington.
Posted by: MissMarple2 | March 08, 2019 at 10:35 AM
PowerLine occasional contributor Dave Begley on an Iowa Bernie Sanders rally.
"Until now I have never figured out Crazy Bernie’s appeal, but I now think I have the answer. The people who like Bernie never took high school physics and are innumerate."
Plus this: His campaign slogan is “Not me, us.” When the crowd chanted it, it sounded like “knock me up.”
Posted by: JimNorCal | March 08, 2019 at 10:37 AM
Nothing like a "Towards a Global Culture 2030" goal. http://www.uclg-culturesummit2019.org/en/culture-summit/programme
ICLEI--local govts like cities--is a part of uclg.
castro was implementing uclg agenda under bo when he headed hud.
Posted by: rse | March 08, 2019 at 10:42 AM
rse, I heard MJ's "Don't Stop until you get enough" in the car this morning and had to crank it up. I liked the song, but not at 2 am.
Posted by: Ralph L | March 08, 2019 at 10:42 AM
https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2019/03/president-trump-to-reporters-democrats-have-become-an-anti-israel-party-theyve-become-anti-jewish-video/
Video is at the bottom of the page.
Posted by: MissMarple2 | March 08, 2019 at 10:42 AM
The delegation from UCLG emphasized the need to acknowledge the vital role that local governments play in the execution of the global agenda, especially laying the groundwork for the social transformations necessary to meet the ambitious goals set out by the 2030 Commitment. At the same time they underscored the importance of resources and skills needed to train local governments on how to meet their responsibilities and obligations to their citizens, stating that more than 65% of the goals of the SDGs depend directly on the services allotted by these levels of government. In addition, the delegation appealed to the participants to form new partnerships and underscored the work being done within the network of local governments around localization with the support of UN Habitat and UNDP in particular.
https://www.uclg-cglu.org/en/media/news/seville-commitment-putting-local-action-center-global-development-agenda is another meeting that involved us that we were not invited to.
Posted by: rse | March 08, 2019 at 10:46 AM
I know how to reach DoT, but I'm not sure I want to notify him. He's quite ill and immobile now.
Posted by: clarice | March 08, 2019 at 10:47 AM
legendary stories of now the spooks could tap computers
The SCIF I worked in 30 years ago had a Tempest room and separated vault with safes for paper and disks. But the big copier near my office made a film copy of every page that stayed inside for the repairman.
Posted by: Ralph L | March 08, 2019 at 10:47 AM
When the crowd chanted it, it sounded like “knock me up.”
Another #MeToo moment on the Left.
Posted by: Ralph L | March 08, 2019 at 10:49 AM
https://www.global-taskforce.org/consolidating-local-global-movement-enhance-implementation-2030-agenda
See why I warn that pretending that the local is where 'conservative' policymaking takes place just plays into this transformative agenda?
Posted by: rse | March 08, 2019 at 10:49 AM
"Until now I have never figured out Crazy Bernie’s appeal, but I now think I have the answer. The people who like Bernie never took high school physics and are innumerate."
Not limited to Bernie fans, this describes most Progs.
But they are really good at "feeling".
Posted by: Buckeye | March 08, 2019 at 10:49 AM
clarice, if you happen to have cause to contact DoT be sure to pass along that he is well-remembered. I, for one, have a lasting fondness for DoT. He is missed.
Posted by: JimNorCal | March 08, 2019 at 10:52 AM
Funny how our space program went from aircraft carriers and multiple helicopters to SpaceX's rescue boat. That video looked like it was from someone's iPhone instead of the 8 x 35mm and 70mm cameras NASA used in the day.
The biggest change, I think, is that space travel has been normalized. Somehow we have gotten through the gap in launch capability and are coming out on top.
There was an article a week or so ago saying that Arianespace basically chose unwisely when they decide on single use rockets. Now their launches are cost prohibitive.
And you have to love the Japanese. They are developing technology to clean up space junk just like they do at major sporting events.
I don't think most people yet realize that we are entering a new era, maybe a golden era of space exploration.And that gives me hope.
Branson strikes me as a carnival barker along with the rest of the space tourist crowd.
But imagine expanding the ISS into something major. Manufacturing, new ways of growing food.
The only real problem is that the human body can only take so much space. But I think we'll figure that one out.
To Infinity and beyond!
Posted by: matt - deplore me if you must | March 08, 2019 at 10:53 AM
Manning to jail for refusing to testify re Assange and Wikileaks.
https://www.cnbc.com/2019/03/08/chelsea-manning-jailed-for-refusing-to-testify-on-wikileaks.html?__source=twitter%7Cmain
Posted by: henry | March 08, 2019 at 10:55 AM
Jim, I like to wish him well from time to time and pass on things that might interest him and when I do I try to always remember how fond we are of him.
Posted by: clarice | March 08, 2019 at 10:57 AM
When you can't beat a high school team, what do you expect?
The Wall Street Journal @WSJ
18m
The U.S. women’s national soccer team is suing its federation for gender discrimination, alleging female players earn less than male peers
Posted by: henry | March 08, 2019 at 10:57 AM
Julie Kelly
@julie_kelly2
It’s now been confirmed that Schiff’s team prepped Cohen for more than 10 hours before his public testimony. Hello GOP, where is demand for ethics investigation?
https://twitter.com/julie_kelly2/status/1104037935773564929
Posted by: henry | March 08, 2019 at 10:59 AM
I agree with Clarice about DOT. I suspect he'll reunite with Daddy soon!
Posted by: Jane | March 08, 2019 at 11:11 AM
Donald J. Trump
Verified account @realDonaldTrump
6m6 minutes ago
Bad lawyer and fraudster Michael Cohen said under sworn testimony that he never asked for a Pardon. His lawyers totally contradicted him. He lied! Additionally, he directly asked me for a pardon. I said NO. He lied again! He also badly wanted to work at the White House. He lied!
Posted by: MissMarple2 | March 08, 2019 at 11:11 AM
Hello GOP, where is demand for ethics investigation?
Too busy "sheltering" questionable income.
Posted by: Buckeye | March 08, 2019 at 11:14 AM
Charlie Kirk
Verified account @charliekirk11
1h1 hour ago
Facts:
President Trump's White House is staffed by 374 employees, 95 fewer than Obama
Trump's payroll budget is $35.2 million vs. Obama's $40.9 million
Trump will save Americans $22 million over four years in staff expenses
Melania's staff is just 10 compared to Michelle's 24
Posted by: MissMarple2 | March 08, 2019 at 11:18 AM
Peggy Noonan on the new Red Guards coming soon to a town near you.
I hope it isn't behind the paywall.
https://www.wsj.com/articles/get-ready-for-the-struggle-session-11552003346?fbclid=IwAR07x9UGWQIUKLWyirsaDZHSh3TzjXTSUBLFLw1P6aZ3At7mv6M8OWqerAI
Posted by: matt - deplore me if you must | March 08, 2019 at 11:19 AM
Link goes to a screen cap of stuff like ethics violations and backing most of the Green New Deal.
Posted by: MissMarple2 | March 08, 2019 at 11:21 AM
https://uslibertywire.com/ilhan-omar-trashes-sarah-palin/
This was in response to Megan McCain's upset talk about anti-Semitism.
Posted by: MissMarple2 | March 08, 2019 at 11:24 AM
Mark Meadows
Verified account @RepMarkMeadows
12m12 minutes ago
Before Michael Cohen's testimony last week, he and Adam Schiff met for TEN hours. But last Sunday, Schiff told CBS his only contact with Cohen was to "invite him to testify" and "allay concerns."
Really? That took 10 hours?
We need answers. Did Democrats lead the witness?
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I am glad to see Meadows speaking out about this.
Posted by: MissMarple2 | March 08, 2019 at 11:26 AM
ALso this representative speaks out:
Link goes to a report by Betsy Woodruff.
Posted by: MissMarple2 | March 08, 2019 at 11:29 AM
https://apnews.com/ed29b4eb7476473b82bc6e7420e8a90f?utm_medium=AP&utm_campaign=SocialFlow&utm_source=Twitter
Rain brings 2nd California super bloom in 2 years
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At the top of the story is a link to a slide show of photos of the wildflowers.
Posted by: MissMarple2 | March 08, 2019 at 11:36 AM
https://www.nysun.com/national/chicago-veering-leftward-with-democrats-collapse/90602/
Posted by: clarice | March 08, 2019 at 11:40 AM
My sister is zuckerfriends with DoT's nephew and namesake, if another channel is needed. I'd forgotten he was ill.
Posted by: Ralph L | March 08, 2019 at 11:47 AM
matt - wsj article is behind the paywall 😒
Posted by: Texas Liberty Gal | March 08, 2019 at 11:53 AM
https://nypost.com/2019/03/08/little-hero-boy-saves-girls-life-after-snapchat-suicide-scare/?utm_medium=SocialFlow&utm_source=NYPTwitter&utm_campaign=SocialFlow
Posted by: MissMarple2 | March 08, 2019 at 11:55 AM
https://www.educationdive.com/news/pre-to-3-new-baby-pisa-study-to-include-us-5-year-olds/549810/
I hate it when anyone refers to pisa as a 'test', but this gets at its true nature once and for all.
Posted by: rse | March 08, 2019 at 11:56 AM
DawsonSField
@DawsonSField
DOJ unseals indictment against the daughter of former Uzbekistan president. #ButNothingsHappening
http://www.fcpablog.com/blog/2019/3/7/doj-indicts-karimova-for-taking-866-million-in-bribes.html …
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Thread with details:
https://twitter.com/DawsonSField/status/1104056489373810693
Posted by: MissMarple2 | March 08, 2019 at 11:59 AM
I don't get the point of a sealed indictment. Is it to scare people into cooperating against someone else?
Posted by: Ralph L | March 08, 2019 at 12:03 PM
Link goes to screen cap of statements from Shine, the President, Mulvaney, etc.
Posted by: MissMarple2 | March 08, 2019 at 12:03 PM
I told MayBee and probably bgates over at Althouse.
Posted by: Ralph L | March 08, 2019 at 12:05 PM
matt @ 11:19
it is behind the paywall.
But I'm not all that interested in Peggy's latest occasional approach towards sanity. If she'd had her way in 2016, as a nevertrump moron, we'd have Hillary as president now. So, until she apologizes, she can just shut right the eff up as far as I'm concerned.
Posted by: James D. | March 08, 2019 at 12:06 PM
The make fraud easy bill passed the house.
MarketWatch @MarketWatch
House passes ethics and election overhaul bill HR1
Posted by: henry | March 08, 2019 at 12:07 PM
CBS Los Angeles
Verified account @CBSLA
Actor Jan-Michael Vincent, best known for his role in the hit 1980s show “Airwolf,” has died at the age of 74, according to a report.
Posted by: MissMarple2 | March 08, 2019 at 12:13 PM
Great Kimberley Strassel article - The Democratic Crackup - and its not behind the paywall
Posted by: Texas Liberty Gal | March 08, 2019 at 12:13 PM
He was also in winds of war, but like ali macgraw was recasted before war and remembrance.
Posted by: rse | March 08, 2019 at 12:19 PM
They had to velcro Mitchum's eyelids up for the sequel.
Posted by: Ralph L | March 08, 2019 at 12:22 PM
Yes they replaced him with hart bochner, who was Ellis in die hard.
Posted by: Narciso | March 08, 2019 at 12:24 PM
Looking at Wiki, he had a major drug & alcohol problem. Multiple car accidents. Lucky to get to 74.
Posted by: Ralph L | March 08, 2019 at 12:28 PM
Hello GOP, where is demand for ethics investigation?
Too busy "sheltering" questionable income.
I hope DJT forms a MAGA party to bypass both wings of the Uniparty starting with a base of 63 million. The Constitution says nothing about political parties, in fact the father of our country wasn't a fan, and it's high time those ossified turds learn that actions and inactions have consequences.
Posted by: Captain Hate | March 08, 2019 at 12:28 PM
I am about 20% through reading the Bruce Ohr interview. Its approaching Dr. Seuss level of behaviors between the DoJ, FBI, FusionGPS, Christopher Steele, and the Russians.
Posted by: Jim Eagle | March 08, 2019 at 12:32 PM
Red eggs and Spam
Posted by: GUS | March 08, 2019 at 12:33 PM
What did Anonamom say about electronic medical records?
From Duke Health this morning:
Comments from the Doctor's Office
Mr. L,
You are not anemic and your iron panel is goo.
Posted by: Ralph L | March 08, 2019 at 12:36 PM
Our gracious host has provided us with a new thread.
Posted by: Dave (in MA) | March 08, 2019 at 12:39 PM
So Rep Omar was happy to trash Sarah Palin.
Hope Sarah runs into her in a dark alley sometime.
Posted by: Buckeye | March 08, 2019 at 12:46 PM
Jane Seymour took over from Ali McGraw in W&R. Victoria Tennant was more memorable.
Posted by: Ralph L | March 08, 2019 at 01:08 PM
Ralph l, way behind on catch up--I just Direct messaged Jeff Dobbs
Posted by: anonamom | March 08, 2019 at 01:18 PM
New
Posted by: JimNorCal | March 08, 2019 at 03:15 PM