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Museum of the Bible ready to open giant, Gutenberg-inspired doors in D.C.

CLIMATE CHANGE ALARMISM IS FOUNDED ON DISHONESTY

Here’s a novel idea: how about teaching history instead of trendy ideology?

Williams College President: The Real Threat To Free Speech Isn’t Far-Left Students Silencing Speakers On Campus

Black high school students demand white principal’s ouster … for not agreeing with their narrative

I feel sorry for that guy

Latino Student Schools Liberal Teacher in Debate on White Supremacy

Hey Millennials: Communism Sucks, I Lived It

Bill Clinton: Godfather of Harvey Weinstein and Roy Moore

McArdle: Outsiders Can't Transform a Bureaucracy. What is required at a place like the Department of Health and Human Services is, if not a swamp dweller, at least someone swamp-adjacent.

Here's what Trump gets right on trade

Labor Sec Says Red Tape Holds Back Apprentices, Acosta tells committee 'cumbersome' DOL registration hinders worker training

Good

‘The American outer class’: Professor explains to peers why Trump won

Saudi Arabia's crown prince has reportedly ordered Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas to accept the Middle East peace plan due to be announced by Donald Trump in the coming weeks.

Venezuela defaults on its debt, blames Trump

Venezuela: Milton Friedman once joked that if you put the government in charge of the Sahara Desert in five years there would be a shortage of sand.

... this being CNN, “This story has been updated to characterize Venezuela’s government as socialist.”

World getting hotter: Blame Trump

Fewer Brits Will Die From Cold Due To ‘Climate Change’

Nigel Farage Calls Out Soros Allies In EU Parliament, Shines Spotlight On Open Society Influence

Chinese Communist Party to Christians: Replace Paintings of Jesus With Photos of Xi

Hezbollah, crown jewel of Iran's spreading influence

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"Replace Paintings of Jesus With Photos of Xi"

You know that American flag on the "stage" (alter) at your church? Ask your pastor or priest to remove it and see what happens. But hey, at least we're not as bad as the ChiComs.

#1 Fred on 2017-11-16 08:08 (Reply)

I"m struggling to see the point of this comment. We don't have a flag on our altar, but it's true that any request to dishonor the flag would meet with a chilly reception from my pastor and my congregation. Ergo?

#1.1 Texan99 on 2017-11-16 09:47 (Reply)

Asking to have a flag or picture of Dear Leader not be in the pulpit does not dishonor the flag or the leader, it honors Christ. God sets nations up and God sets nations down. Only He is holy...not your (our) flag or some picture of Trump or Xi.

I'm a nationalist in the similitude of Trump but that's because God said to take care of your own house first not because of go team America rah rah rah.

If you wan't to be specific; it's an abomination to have the American flag on the alter of God. America is the biggest mass murderer so far this century, it was the biggest in the 1800's, and came in about 5th or so in the 20th century only behind Hitler, Moa, Stalin, Pol Pot, and perhaps imperial Japan.

60 million dead babies and counting. If you've actually read the entire Holy Bible then you know that the satanic sacrifice of children is um, frowned upon by God...tic toc...tic toc...this doesn't end well.

#1.1.1 Fred on 2017-11-16 12:10 (Reply)

First, learn to spell "altar" if you are going to use the word repeatedly. Secondly, learn what an altar is. You seem to think it is a synonym for dais or pulpit, or something.

Actually forget it. You use too many words incorrectly and don't know history. You approach some sense on the issue of nationalism invading the worship space, I suppose, but even that isn't very clearly stated.

#1.1.1.1 Assistant Village Idiot (Link) on 2017-11-16 16:45 (Reply)

I do agree that nationalism shouldn't invade the worship space. It's treacherous ground. I don't mind being reminded that my patriotic duty may supersede my selfish desire for personal comfort, but church is a place to remember that God is first. Quarreling over the relative position of concerns other than God probably shouldn't take front and center when we're supposed to be engaged in worship. It's too easy for religion to become "whatever supports my political interests."

#1.1.1.1.1 Texan99 on 2017-11-17 01:54 (Reply)

The paper described in " ‘The American outer class’: Professor explains to peers why Trump won" actually sounds really good.

It challenges the perception of class that most liberal academics use when talking about the topic. Surprised to see it appear at an American Studies conference of all places, but good for him.

#2 rubashov on 2017-11-16 08:28 (Reply)

Yep, it had nothing to do with Hillary or liberalism.

#2.1 drowningpuppies on 2017-11-16 09:03 (Reply)

I agree that this professor gets it right, in general, that our impression of distance from power drives our impression of class and hierarchy at least as much as wealth does. This is part of why many populists hate the GOPe, because they have moved to the places of power and gotten themselves good gigs there. There is an immediate tension that says "once we send you to the Imperial City to represent us, you almost immediately become one of them in our eyes." It often becomes true.

This also explains the resentment of protestors and victims having influence in the corridors of power, when all they have done to accomplish that is complain. When they talk about being "silenced" or "ignored" it just sounds bizarre.

#2.2 Assistant Village Idiot (Link) on 2017-11-16 17:01 (Reply)

All art must serve the party, and that which does not serve the party is not art.

Stalinism 101.

#3 another guy named Dan on 2017-11-16 08:58 (Reply)

Williams College Prez: Blinded by the light from the left.

#4 Sam L. on 2017-11-16 09:30 (Reply)

This guy only became president because he is a political-correctness brown-noser of the highest degree. During his tenure Williams has become an oppressive little Stalinist enclave where every word you speak (or fail to speak) could be reported to the authorities and you can suffer punishment or expulsion under the "Honor Code":

https://speakup.williams.edu/faq/
https://speakup.williams.edu/report-an-incident/

In 2011, Falk essentially shut the whole College down for a week to wail and gnash teeth over racial hate graffiti with the N-Word ("All Ns must die") scrawled in a dorm, and even brought in the FBI. https://www.huffingtonpost.com/tracey-e-vitchers/violent-hate-speech-incid_b_1093846.html It is widely believed that the offender was determined to be an African American student and minority activist (determined through examination of electronic entry card data--that person was the only one in the right place and time when the "crime" took place), but the College has refused to admit that to this day or that the incident was a hoax. http://ephblog.com/2015/11/23/november-2011-racist-graffiti-in-prospect-was-a-hoax/

A year later, a Hispanic student who in a discussion with friends made fun of the first incident and the College's reaction, and in the process wrote "All Beaners Must Die" on a white board, was reported and then was threatened with expulsion, but the College eventually backed down, probably because the "criminal" started using his own minority status as a defense. He still had to issue an abject apology of his offensive behavior. http://ephblog.com/2016/11/07/hate-hoax-at-williams-in-2012/

#4.1 Jim on 2017-11-16 13:57 (Reply)

QUOTE:

Nigel Farage Calls Out Soros Allies In EU Parliament, Shines Spotlight On Open Society Influence

Open Society: The activities of the Open Society Foundations in Europe focus on bolstering well-entrenched democracies while building up less stable ones, promoting minority inclusion in policymaking, supporting good governance and accountability, advancing education and public health reform, and helping societies adjust to European integration.

The horror.

#5 Zachriel on 2017-11-16 11:23 (Reply)

Sez the Open Society Foundation. I especially like the part about "minority inclusion." Of course they even provide the "minorities" by encouraging an invasion of Europe by "minorities" who have no interest in integrating upending the existing societies with new crime (mostly sexual) waves.

#5.1 mudbug on 2017-11-16 11:52 (Reply)

mudbug: Of course they even provide the "minorities" by encouraging an invasion of Europe by "minorities" who have no interest in integrating upending the existing societies with new crime (mostly sexual) waves.

The vast majority of refugees just want a safe environment to raise their families.

#5.1.1 Zachriel on 2017-11-16 12:08 (Reply)

The vast majority of legal gun owners don't hurt anyone innocent with those guns (even if you count suicides). But leftists tell us that none of us should own "assault weapons" because a tiny minority of people abuse them.

The flaw in this analogy is that as a legal gun owner I have a 2nd Amendment right to own guns. I don't have any right to immigrate to Mexico against the Mexican government's will regardless what sort of soft spot Mexicans should have in their hearts for needy immigrants.

#5.1.1.1 Dangerous Dean on 2017-11-16 12:25 (Reply)

Dangerous Dean: The vast majority of legal gun owners don't hurt anyone innocent with those guns (even if you count suicides).

Quite so.

Dangerous Dean: But leftists tell us that none of us should own "assault weapons" because a tiny minority of people abuse them.

The problem with the "tiny minority" is the outsized firepower they have. One person can cause 500+ casualties.

Most people on the political left want some restrictions on gun ownership, but not a complete ban.

#5.1.1.1.1 Zachriel on 2017-11-16 13:54 (Reply)

which is the same argument originally put forth in the UK and Australia. Just a few reasonable restrictions, to remove the most dangerous weapons from the most dangerous hands.

And 20 years later it was pretty much illegal for the average citizen to own anything resembling a sporting arm.

#5.1.1.1.1.1 another guy named Dan on 2017-11-16 15:53 (Reply)

another guy named Dan: And 20 years later it was pretty much illegal for the average citizen to own anything resembling a sporting arm.

Australia and the U.K. outlawed most automatic and semi-automatic arms, U.K. also outlawed handguns; but you can still buy firearms for sport. They also have much lower murder rates than the U.S.

Gun control varies a great deal from country to country, so it is quite possible to find some happy medium, for reasonable self-defence, and also reduce the incidence of firearm deaths.

#5.1.1.1.1.1.1 Zachriel on 2017-11-16 16:12 (Reply)

QUOTE:

They also have much lower murder rates than the U.S.

St. Louis, Baltimore, Detroit,Chicago, D.C.... tend to skew the murder statistics of the U.S. One can only guess why.

#5.1.1.1.1.1.1.1 drowningpuppies on 2017-11-16 17:24 (Reply)

So? I'm not sure that the majority is so overwhelming. There are enough violent Muslims to form no-go zones. In 2006, a poll concluded that 4% of UK Muslims preferred Sharia Law. I would suspect that that is not an outlier when compared to other European countries. But taking your assertion that the violent Muslims are a small minority as valid, a predictable, sizable minority are violent, especially towards women. Promoting their immigration into Europe is predictably damaging to European societies.

#5.1.1.2 mudbug on 2017-11-16 13:56 (Reply)

mudbug: In 2006, a poll concluded that 4% of UK Muslims preferred Sharia Law.

That's within the margin of error for negligible. Many Muslims, like many Catholics, live under their religious laws, while still abiding by secular laws of the societies where they live.

mudbug: But taking your assertion that the violent Muslims are a small minority as valid, a predictable, sizable minority are violent, especially towards women.

Within living memory, Europe was consumed by racism and awash in European refugees. The Middle East is now engaged in sectarian wars, and there is a refugee crisis. It's reasonable to take some modicum of risk during an emergency to help the vast majority of desperate people.

#5.1.1.2.1 Zachriel on 2017-11-16 15:02 (Reply)

What's it like to be wrong?

#5.1.1.3 DrTorch on 2017-11-16 16:36 (Reply)

don't confuse democracy with liberty, and don't confuse a mission statement with a mission.

#5.2 another guy named Dan on 2017-11-16 13:57 (Reply)

another guy named Dan: don't confuse democracy with liberty, and don't confuse a mission statement with a mission.

No, but it's clear they support liberal democracy, meaning free speech, transparency in government, and respect for minorities. Open Society was crucial in helping Eastern Europe transition from communism, and South Africa from apartheid.

#5.2.1 Zachriel on 2017-11-16 15:04 (Reply)

From communism and apartheid, but to what? They have a very well pronounced history of supporting not democracy itself but the rise of social democratic and other socialist parties., advocating high levels of government control over the economy and media. Their basic premise is that socialism and democracy are more or less synonymous terms.

#5.2.1.1 another guy named Dan on 2017-11-16 15:48 (Reply)

another guy named Dan: They have a very well pronounced history of supporting not democracy itself but the rise of social democratic and other socialist parties., advocating high levels of government control over the economy and media.

That is incorrect. Open Society has always supported an independent media and government transparency. They certainly do reject ultra-nationalist and racialist movements, however, and have an internationalist perspective.

There's nothing wrong with pointing out or criticizing the influence of Open Society on European politics, but it is certainly not akin to Russian interference, which uses nefarious means to undermine democratic institutions.

#5.2.1.1.1 Zachriel on 2017-11-16 16:24 (Reply)

QUOTE:

From communism and apartheid, but to what?

http://ewn.co.za/2017/10/24/south-africa-murder-rate-increases

It's a mystery.

#5.2.1.1.2 drowningpuppies on 2017-11-16 17:35 (Reply)

Zach: "Open Society: The activities of the Open Society Foundations in Europe focus on bolstering well-entrenched democracies while building up less stable ones, promoting minority inclusion in policymaking, supporting good governance and accountability, advancing education and public health reform, and helping societies adjust to European integration."

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They haven't been doing very well, have they.

#5.3 Jim on 2017-11-16 15:54 (Reply)

Jim: They haven't been doing very well, have they.

No. Russia has been working to subvert democracies, especially nascent democracies in eastern Europe. They have found chinks in the democratic process to undermine legitimate governments there, and abroad.

#5.3.1 Zachriel on 2017-11-16 16:17 (Reply)

That must be why the State Department has issued a travel alert warning Americans it's now dangerous to travel to Western Europe because of potential Islamic attacks.

#5.3.1.1 Jim on 2017-11-20 14:44 (Reply)

mudbug's first response was his best. What Open Society says about itself is intentionally vague and glittering generalities. It is at odds with what it actually does, which is strengthen international controls.

I recall you defended the Clinton Foundation as well. Not looking so solid anymore, is it?

#5.4 Assistant Village Idiot (Link) on 2017-11-16 18:14 (Reply)

Assistant Village Idiot: What Open Society says about itself is intentionally vague and glittering generalities. It is at odds with what it actually does, which is strengthen international controls.

Putin kicked Open Society out of Russia, if that gives you some idea of what they are about.

#5.4.1 Zachriel on 2017-11-17 06:54 (Reply)

No, actually, that's just an anecdote. Being hated by the hateful doesn't make them right.

Come to think of it, a failure to appreciate that seems to inform a lot of your positions. The good guys are good, so they must be good. The bad guys are so bad.

#5.4.1.1 Assistant Village Idiot (Link) on 2017-11-17 23:27 (Reply)

Assistant Village Idiot: that's just an anecdote.

Yes, and was introduced as such.

Assistant Village Idiot: The good guys are good, so they must be good. The bad guys are so bad.

No. Open Society can certainly be criticized, but making stuff up or casting vague accusations isn't much of an argument.

#5.4.1.1.1 Zachriel on 2017-11-18 09:26 (Reply)

You folks have often heard me report on the fem/nazi center -- SEATTLE. No you have visible proof of the power of that group of individuals.
Read it and weep

http://www.thecollegefix.com/post/39048/

All of this to make China happy and buy Boeing airplanes, or Microsoft Computers. To make sure Amazon profits in China, to make a place for Costco in Beijing, to guarantee UPS gets good landing and delivery services privilege, etc. ,etc. The agreement made when China opened up was to level the management field. That is to say make sure that American people give up the idea of freedom, democracy, rights,e tc. To make the American people just as obedient and docile as the Chinese. The city/state that most benefited from opening China is WA and families of power that own and operate that state. Their great granddaughters destroyed the Protestant churches, hate the family system,etc. Here is just one more "breakthrough idea" coming from this group. The same group that destroyed Bush's "no child left behind" plan. The same group that began the early childhood indoctrination into homosexuality in the school system. The same group that--

#6 Faculty Wife on 2017-11-16 11:28 (Reply)

QUOTE:

CLIMATE CHANGE ALARMISM IS FOUNDED ON DISHONESTY

Some of the text for the graph has been deleted. The original says "(B) Goddard Institute for Space Studies {modified from (5, 6)}" Not sure why the blogger would take the trouble to remove the text concerning the modification. It wasn't due to a simple crop as the missing text follows on the same line. It had to be whited out.

#7 Zachriel on 2017-11-16 12:20 (Reply)

So that negates the premise of the article?
Pretty weak argument even for you kidz.

#7.1 drowningpuppies on 2017-11-16 17:10 (Reply)

I'm sorry, but very upset you lumped Roy Moore with Bill Clinton. Moore allegations incredibly suspect, especially after Moore's attorney asked for the yearbook so it could be examined by experts to see if it was a forgery - and Allred pretty much refused to do so.

Watch her interview with Wolf Blitzer on CNN. Very shady. She's protecting a FORGERY from being examined, which is the centerpiece of her client's accusations that Roy Moore sexually assaulted her.

Since Allred wasn't willing to cough up the yearbook, you have to decide it's a forgery, which makes the whole story fall apart. I don't care about other accusers, as this one is now proven false, that means the others are highly suspect as well. NOT BUYING IT.

#8 MissT on 2017-11-16 17:02 (Reply)

Anytime Ms. Allred' s name is mentioned I tend to dismiss it out of hand. She has cried Wolf too many times to be taken seriously. Her reputation is little more than an ambulance chaser.

#8.1 Pocono pam on 2017-11-17 05:24 (Reply)

Bird Dog

Just for the record, I don't understand why you allow Z to post here. I've gotten to the point that when I see one of its posts I close the page and move on. I used to believe that Z was a 14-year-old HS student but then decided that was an insult to 14-year-olds. Then I figured it was AI but now I've come down on just Artificial. Its post just wastes electrons and the site loses viewers.
Zap

#9 FRP on 2017-11-17 08:03 (Reply)

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