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Hillary Clinton Lip-Synced More than Beyoncé
Source: investors.com via Gregory Flap on Pinterest
Read all of Mark Steyn’s excellent post on Hillary Clinton and Benghazi.
A couple of days later, it fell to the 45th president-in-waiting to encapsulate the ethos of the age in one deft sound bite: What difference does it make? Hillary Clinton’s instantly famous riposte at the Benghazi hearings is such a perfect distillation that it surely deserves to be the national motto of the United States. They should put it on Paul Krugman’s trillion-dollar coin, and in the presidential oath: “Do you solemnly swear to preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States?” “Sure. What difference, at this point, does it make?” Well, it’s the difference between cool and reality – and, as Hillary’s confident reply appeared to suggest, and the delirious media reception of it confirmed, reality comes a poor second in the Obama era. The presumption of conservatives has always been that, one day, cold, dull reality would pierce the klieg-light sheen of Obama’s glamour. Indeed, that was the premise of Mitt Romney’s reductive presidential campaign. But, just as Beyoncé will always be way cooler than some no-name operatic soprano or a male voice choir, so Obama will always be cooler than a bunch of squaresville yawneroos boring on about jobs and debt and entitlement reform. Hillary’s cocksure sneer to Sen. Johnson of Wisconsin made it explicit. At a basic level, the “difference” is the difference between truth and falsity, but the subtext took it a stage further: no matter what actually happened that night in Benghazi, you poor sad loser Republicans will never succeed in imposing that reality and its consequences on this administration.
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Sarah Palin Out At Fox News Channel
I was wondering why Sarah was not seen very much after the November elections.
But, now it is clear.
After a three-year run as a paid contributor to the nation’s highest-rated cable news channel, Sarah Palin and FOX News have cut ties, according to a source close to the former Alaska governor.
“It’s my understanding that Gov. Palin was offered a contract by FOX, and she decided not to renew the arrangement,” the source close to Palin told RCP. “She remains focused on broadening her message of common-sense conservatism across the country and will be expanding her voice in the national discussion.”
She will probably be offered another news punditry gig at another network, if she wants it – like CNN or ABC.
I am wondering if she might just return to Alaska politics and run for the U.S. Senate seat occupied by Democrat Mark Begich?
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The GOP Rush to Immigration Reform
[youtube]http://youtu.be/jTtgx21VNls[/youtube]
Sen. Rubio Discusses His Immigration Principles on “The Mark Levin Show “
All of potential 2016 GOP Presidential candidates are rushing out their plan to provide comprehensive immigration reform.
Senator Marco Rubio has one and former Florida Governor Jeb Bush has a post today in the Wall Street Journal and is working on a book to be released in March.
Why?
Cynically, you could say in order to capture the growing Hispanic vote from the Democrats (Obama) who won over 70 per cent last November. You could also say in order to co-opt President Obama and his fellow Democrats who wish to “legalize” which equals citizenship and voting and permanently capture millions of Asian and Hispanic votes in future elections.
But, there really is NO rush for Republicans.
Let’s face it, the GOP brand does not do well at the polls with African-Americans, Asians or Hispanics. This is not a recent demographic fact. Even President Reagan did not do that great with these groups. Neither did the senior Bush. W did some what better, but was a disaster for the GOP brand.
A thorough review of immigration policy is fine.
Increasing skill-based immigration for certain workers, while increasing educationally opportunities for native born Americans is OK.
Implementing an employer based E-Verify enforcement of work documents is necessary, but will take some time.
Mexican border security needs to be further tightened, especially with regards to Mexican and Central American drug cartels.
But, the rest is just political pandering which will NOT benefit conservatives, nor the GOP in 2016 or anytime before.
Time for the discussion, but not the time to make a major immigration policy change. The GOP controlled House should exert its check on the Obama Administration and immigration amnesty prone GOP Senators.
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Flap’s Blog @ Flap Twitter Daily Digest for 2013-01-24
- My Daily Twitter Digest for 2013-01-24 – Locum Tenens (Temporary) Dentist – Gregory Cole, D.D.S. http://t.co/ewg6EPVs #tcot 21:40:20, 2013-01-24
- My Daily Twitter Digest for 2013-01-24 http://t.co/tnRQvgCf 21:07:01, 2013-01-24
- The Obama-Rubio amnesty farce | http://t.co/D2rHhz9A http://t.co/KFFaKH04 #tcot 21:06:44, 2013-01-24
- The Obama-Rubio amnesty farce | http://t.co/D2rHhz9A http://t.co/durJW62s #tcot 20:32:35, 2013-01-24
- The Obama-Rubio amnesty farce | http://t.co/D2rHhz9A http://t.co/OFsMBudY #tcot 19:58:48, 2013-01-24
- Hatch calls for Medicare, Medicaid reforms to address deficit – The Hill's Floor Action http://t.co/kOf7QtR2 #tcot 19:58:48, 2013-01-24
- The Obama-Rubio amnesty farce | http://t.co/D2rHhz9A http://t.co/2Df2w5h6 #tcot 18:49:09, 2013-01-24
- Hatch calls for Medicare, Medicaid reforms to address deficit – The Hill's Floor Action http://t.co/w7Qfl2Qd #tcot 18:49:08, 2013-01-24
- The Obama-Rubio amnesty farce | http://t.co/D2rHhz9A http://t.co/yKr3wIWi #tcot 17:39:55, 2013-01-24
- Hatch calls for Medicare, Medicaid reforms to address deficit – The Hill's Floor Action http://t.co/JGT27aHK #tcot 17:39:55, 2013-01-24
- The Obama-Rubio amnesty farce http://t.co/AAUbYKHH #tcot 16:31:19, 2013-01-24
- Live Video – C-SPAN | C-SPAN http://t.co/TmGKC0cd #tcot 16:31:19, 2013-01-24
- Hatch calls for Medicare, Medicaid reforms to address deficit – The Hill's Floor Action http://t.co/s0mqxBii #tcot 16:31:18, 2013-01-24
- @conncarroll @marklevinshow Thanks Conn for your column which I missed. You are correct and Obama-Rubio amnesty are one in the same. #tcot in reply to conncarroll 16:30:26, 2013-01-24
- @VincentHarris Election by CD is a tactic. If you have the votes do it – plus the rest as well. in reply to VincentHarris 15:04:52, 2013-01-24
- RT @KimDotcom: I have some free time. I will virtually hug & follow everyone who tweets this now: "Follow @KimDotcom and join #Mega … 14:53:36, 2013-01-24
- RT @BobbyJindal: .@cspan is covering my speech 2 the RNC live tonight, watch it @ home or here @ 7:30 pm est: http://t.co/lPlvMVkP 14:48:24, 2013-01-24
- Hatch calls for Medicare, Medicaid reforms to address deficit – The Hill's Floor Action http://t.co/goCiEc5F #tcot 14:15:32, 2013-01-24
- J.J. Abrams Set to Direct Next 'Star Wars' Film (Exclusive) | The Wrap Movies http://t.co/NAPFjXXS #tcot 14:15:31, 2013-01-24
- Twitter / Flap: Interesting Lord of the Flies … http://t.co/60zBm35e #tcot 14:15:31, 2013-01-24
- RT @thehill: Hatch calls for Medicare, Medicaid reforms to address deficit http://t.co/y9qomJFp by @RamseyTheHill 13:58:01, 2013-01-24
- Why filibuster reform didn’t happen http://t.co/1iR8k54Q #tcot 13:39:15, 2013-01-24
- RT @TheWrap: J.J. Abrams Set to Direct Next 'Star Wars' Film (Exclusive) http://t.co/FTgV097A 13:33:58, 2013-01-24
- Interesting Lord of the Flies becomes Here Come the Flies on Drudge: http://t.co/PMukLD1B 13:27:49, 2013-01-24
- RT @SoquelCreek: How does #California's firearm homicide rate compare nationally? CA has stringent gun laws. FBI data. #cagov #catcot ht … 11:17:30, 2013-01-24
- With Harry Reid's complete surrender to McConnell today on the filibuster, Obama = official LAME DUCK #tcot 11:09:19, 2013-01-24
- @ThePlumLineGS Harry Reid and the Dem Leadership were NEVER serious. #TotalCapitulation in reply to ThePlumLineGS 11:07:52, 2013-01-24
- Hagel makes millions in cell phone industry | Washington Free Beacon http://t.co/gfzNGLQ7 #tcot 10:39:53, 2013-01-24
- Not surprising RT @FreeBeacon: Chuck Hagel engaged in questionable business practices to earn cell phone millions http://t.co/pOx3p75u 10:16:44, 2013-01-24
- Harry Reid explains why he did not reform the filibuster #HollowThreats #ThenSurrender http://t.co/wOzjD1N8 #tcot 10:14:21, 2013-01-24
- Harry Reid, Mitch McConnell Reach Filibuster Reform Deal http://t.co/qFofauUj #tcot 10:05:01, 2013-01-24
- The Morning Flap: January 24, 2013 – Flap's Blog http://t.co/cnXDQ4F2 #tcot 10:05:00, 2013-01-24
- Harry Reid and Mitch McConnell Agree on Senate Filibuster Reform http://t.co/s7QoL5i0 #tcot 10:05:00, 2013-01-24
- The truth is McConnell knew Reid's nuclear option threat on filibuster was a bluff. #totalsurrender http://t.co/vRxNRmNQ #tcot 10:01:19, 2013-01-24
- Harry Reid and Mitch McConnell Agree on Senate Filibuster Reform http://t.co/PVKFvv0S #tcot 10:00:31, 2013-01-24
- The Morning Flap: January 24, 2013 http://t.co/gViLf9sZ #tcot 10:00:31, 2013-01-24
- Boondoggle and crony capitalism RT @ScottWilkCA: High-Speed Rail: The Little Engine that Shouldn't. #CASotS 09:45:48, 2013-01-24
- Nothing ground breaking in @JerryBrownGov #CASOS address. Education funding will have to pass court review and there is NO money for HS rail 09:33:28, 2013-01-24
- RT @SovernNation: Diverging from his prepared text, @JerryBrownGov tells story of "little engine that could" to promote high speed rail. … 09:32:15, 2013-01-24
- Capitol Alert: Read the text of Jerry Brown's speech http://t.co/f1zgXZQ0 #tcot 09:28:30, 2013-01-24
- Harry Reid, Mitch McConnell Reach Filibuster Reform Deal http://t.co/cpjfrCrJ #tcot 09:28:30, 2013-01-24
- Twisted overture: Feinstein opens gun-grabbing theater with politicized prayer | Twitchy http://t.co/AlyengaN #tcot 09:28:30, 2013-01-24
- RT @DanielMorain: Brown renews his call for two tunnels bypassing Delta. Silence from Legis. 09:27:50, 2013-01-24
- RT @ScottWilkCA: I agree with @JerryBrownGov tuition increases aren’t the answer. #casots 09:27:30, 2013-01-24
- CA implementation of ObamaCare will drive a huge hole in the state budget. @JerryBrownGov has that right #CASos 09:26:53, 2013-01-24
- Maybe @JerryBrownGov should remind his fellow Dems on how education funding depends upon not driving companies out of CA via regulation 09:22:04, 2013-01-24
- Interesting note: Jerry Brown reading his prepared speech and not using a teleprompter. #CASoS 09:17:57, 2013-01-24
- RT @CapitolAlert: Read the text of Jerry Brown's speech http://t.co/C4UtLJhP #CASoS 09:14:18, 2013-01-24
- I am not going to tweet Jerry Brown's hot air – will post the video and/or transcript later. 09:09:38, 2013-01-24
- Here is the Governor – Jerry Brown! Standing O 09:07:17, 2013-01-24
- Lt governor Gavin Newsom now speaking = would make a terrible governor by the way! 09:06:25, 2013-01-24
- California State of the State address about ready to start. Advanced copy has it at 7 pages. All Dems back slapping each other w/ platitudes 09:05:28, 2013-01-24
- RT @TwitchyTeam: Twisted overture: Feinstein opens gun-grabbing theater with politicized prayer http://t.co/hEgHlXWV 08:57:27, 2013-01-24
- RT @johnmyers: .@JerryBrownGov will announce April trade mission to China in his #CASoS speech. 08:56:26, 2013-01-24
- RT @CapitalAccounts: Gov's prepared SoS speech says CA must "rethink & streamline our regulatory procedures, particularly the CEQA." 08:55:47, 2013-01-24
- RT @johnmyers: We've seen copy of @JerryBrownGov #CASoS speech. Longer than I expected. No surprises. 08:53:34, 2013-01-24
- Waiting to watch the entrance of California Gov Jerry Brown in the Assembly Chambers to deliver the State of the State address. 08:53:08, 2013-01-24
- If you want bigger government, you need to side with big business | http://t.co/D2rHhz9A http://t.co/xifRBhMy #tcot 08:48:17, 2013-01-24
- Feinstein, Conn. Senators Set To Propose Assault Weapons Ban http://t.co/1P9He8uF #tcot 08:12:14, 2013-01-24
- Video: No Budget, No Pay – Flap's Blog – FullosseousFlap's Dental Blog http://t.co/d7ON8uTN #tcot 08:12:14, 2013-01-24
- If you want bigger government, you need to side with big business | http://t.co/D2rHhz9A http://t.co/LInD51U7 #tcot 08:12:13, 2013-01-24
- Ahhh a protester for John Kerry. Vietnam veteran for Kerry being a liar? Uh, sadly no. 07:54:37, 2013-01-24
- Video: No Budget, No Pay http://t.co/yN3vEWwm #tcot 07:21:31, 2013-01-24
- Why Democrats Should Fear Filibuster Reform http://t.co/PDZNmLDp #tcot 07:01:31, 2013-01-24
- Whole Foods' CEO Mackey Is Right — ObamaCare Is Like Fascism http://t.co/eLHFIxT9 #tcot 07:01:30, 2013-01-24
- If you want bigger government, you need to side with big business http://t.co/bDxfbK9z #tcot 07:01:30, 2013-01-24
- Antibiotic-resistant diseases pose 'apocalyptic' threat, top expert says http://t.co/yLQRk76P #tcot 06:48:27, 2013-01-24
- The California Flap: January 24, 2013 – the morning's California political headlines http://t.co/EdVxjXfY 06:31:12, 2013-01-24
- The California Flap: January 24, 2013 http://t.co/IY36Idwb 06:30:57, 2013-01-24
- Optimistic State of the State address expected from governor http://t.co/nUYieJLE 06:30:17, 2013-01-24
- The battle for CEQA http://t.co/OxNo0s38 06:30:16, 2013-01-24
- Cal lawmakers propose 72-hour posting of bills before final votes http://t.co/hDd7rbpt 06:30:16, 2013-01-24
- Day By Day January 24, 2013 – Same Ol http://t.co/u5kW5zGT #tcot 06:09:36, 2013-01-24
- GOP Plots Path Back to Powers http://t.co/luJdSk0J #tcot 05:53:28, 2013-01-24
- RT @TheFix Bobby Jindal tries a bit of tough love for his party. http://t.co/Q4VxXBg8 05:28:32, 2013-01-24
- Rush Limbaugh was right about Obama http://t.co/cegc8pqt #tcot 05:17:29, 2013-01-24
- The GOP Gets Fiscally Tough http://t.co/p1VclOor #tcot 05:17:28, 2013-01-24
- John Boehner: Obama wants to 'annihilate' GOP http://t.co/MIoBNUE6 #tcot 05:17:28, 2013-01-24
- Let me tell you the secret that has led me to my goal. My strength lies solely in my tenacity.
–Louis Pasteur
Happy Thursday! 04:48:59, 2013-01-24
- Flap's California Blog @ Flap Twitter Digest for 2013-01-23 – Flap's California Blog http://t.co/qZS6iPPs #tcot 04:42:20, 2013-01-24
- The California Flap: January 23, 2013 – Flap's California Blog http://t.co/eAfHV9w3 #tcot 04:42:19, 2013-01-24
- Flap's California Blog @ Flap Twitter Digest for 2013-01-22 – Flap's California Blog http://t.co/vx1HzBWO #tcot 04:42:19, 2013-01-24
- Flap’s California Blog @ Flap Twitter Digest for 2013-01-23 http://t.co/j2wRMnHd 04:06:11, 2013-01-24
- The California Flap: January 23, 2013 http://t.co/Bxms5bqL 04:06:10, 2013-01-24
- Flap’s California Blog @ Flap Twitter Digest for 2013-01-22 http://t.co/uebtBKOF 04:06:09, 2013-01-24
- Flap’s Blog @ Flap Twitter Daily Digest for 2013-01-23 http://t.co/Soiy2S0g #tcot 03:02:28, 2013-01-24