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Politics : Liberalism: Do You Agree We've Had Enough of It? -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?

To: Kenneth E. Phillipps who wrote (172646)	9/16/2014 10:44:40 AM
From: TideGlider	1 Recommendation Recommended By locogringo Respond to of 224759

WTF does that have to do with NASA being politicized. I guess your frail memory forgot Obama giving Nasa leadership to a guy who said his mission was to make young muslims proud of their contributions to space exploration. You probably forgot all the stupid things he did or refuse to remember them. As far as the "where was Obama born" discussion, that was brought up by Hillary's people and Obama himself.

To: Kenneth E. Phillipps who wrote (172646)	9/16/2014 10:48:46 AM
From: TideGlider	Respond to of 224759

I have to cut and split wood. I will be back in every now and again. I guess you didn't look at my post (H/T Brumar) the posting refuting your Global Warming post because you assume your post was correct.

To: Kenneth E. Phillipps who wrote (172646)

9/16/2014 3:14:50 PM

From: TideGlider

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Martha MacCallum Exclusive: Outrage Over Brendan Tevlin's Murder 'Lost in a Sorry Double Standard'

by Martha MacCallum // Sep 16 2014 // 1:06pm



Programming Note: Don't miss Greta Van Susteren's exclusive interview with Brendan Tevlin's parents, Wednesday at 7p/2a ET on "On the Record."

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“He could’ve been my son.” That’s what the President said about Trayvon Martin. And it was true. He could’ve passed for the President’s son. No doubt Trayvon’s parents miss him every day. The President also expressed outrage about the death of Michael Brown. Rightly so, no parents should have to bury their sons. It is tragic.

When I look at this picture of Brendan Tevlin, I think, he could have been my son.

A nineteen year old, suburban boy. Strawberry blond, athletic, bright and smiley. On June 25th he texted his Mom, Allison, that he was on his way home from a friend’s house.

But he never made it there. Minutes later, Ali Muhammad Brown walked up to Brendan’s family car, stopped at a red light and fired ten rounds into the car, and killed him.

Brown then allegedly drove the car, with Brendan in it, to a parking lot and left him there.

We live not far from the Tevlin’s and word of the tragedy spread quickly locally. Carjacking? Robbery? What could have happened?

Then at a press conference the police said the killing was “targeted.” That was a loaded word.

Everyone including me thought this: Oh, I see. Brendan was the one picked that night to go buy the pot from some guy in a parking lot and something went very wrong.

Logical maybe, but completely off base. There were no drugs. Just a boy targeted by a killer, who was bent on jihad, because he was a white man and alone.

The killer, according to the court documents, says that it was ‘a just kill.” An act of vengeance and retaliation for U.S military action in the Middle East. “All these lives are taken every single day by America, by this government. So a life for a life” said the devout Muslim. So that’s what the police meant when they said he was “targeted.” It would have been helpful if they’d clarified that a bit. Instead of adding insult to the profound injury already inflicted on Brendan’s family and friends. It led me and others to conclude that in some way Brendan had put himself in danger and that although it was tragic, it won’t happen to your child if they don’t do the same.

But that odd comfort and conclusion were sadly mistaken.

Brendan could be my son, or yours. Simply committing the crime of being in the wrong place at the wrong time and being targeted by a person terrorizing a community and exacting revenge.

Brendan’s killing belongs in the category of the Fort Hood shootings by Maj. Nidal Hassan or the drive by shooting of a storefront military recruiter in Little Rock in 2009. Random acts of terrorism, on our soil.

But that’s not what Brendan’s family wants you to know. They want you to remember their son. The handsome young man who played the bag pipes and loved music. The talented student and gregarious guy, who won over friends and professors in his first year at the University of Richmond. The Seton Hall Prep graduate and lacrosse player who went on to play on his club college team.

All the promise that was cut short. He had his whole life ahead of him until this low life murderer decided to rob him and his family of all that.

I’m sorry if I sound too angry or impartial. But every time I look at this young man, I think, he could have been my son. My heart breaks for his Mom and Dad and his sister and brothers.

The country stopped this summer as we watched Michael Brown’s body on the ground. The pundits and preachers flocked to Ferguson outraged at what the police had done. Protestors filled the streets and riots broke out. It was a terrible story.

So where is our collective outrage and remembrance of Brendan Tevlin? Lost in a sorry double standard.

To: Kenneth E. Phillipps who wrote (172646)	9/16/2014 6:30:39 PM
From: locogringo	4 Recommendations Recommended By Honey_Bee lorne MJ TideGlider Respond to of 224759

Do you believe this, or are you going to remain in a drugged up denial coma? What a FAILURE-FOOL of a president you voted for twice! No wonder you never answer questions......neither would I if I was too embarrassed to admit I was suckered 2X. Obama's Lonely Climate Summit: World leaders staying home... Eric Worrall writes: The imminent climate summit in New York is rapidly turning into an utter embarrassment for President Obama and UN Secretary General Bank Ki-Moon, in addition to becoming a bit of a punishment round for national deputy leaders. Aussie PM Tony Abbott today defended his decision not to hop on an earlier flight to America, so he could attend the UN climate conference in New York, because he has more important matters to attend to, such as running the country. heraldsun.com.au Chinese President Xi Jinping and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi have also indicated they likely won’t attend the summit. thediplomat.com Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper has indicated he will not be attending. ca.news.yahoo.com Even Angela Merkel, President of über green Germany, will not be attending the UN climate summit. notrickszone.com Of course, things would probably have been totally different, if the summit organisers had guaranteed that attendees would definitely not have to sit through any more boring climate presentations by former Vice President Al Gore.

To: Kenneth E. Phillipps who wrote (172646)	9/16/2014 6:40:15 PM
From: locogringo	1 Recommendation Recommended By TideGlider Respond to of 224759

Can you please direct me the list of the 39 or 40 allies that have offered to help your WARMONGER president in Iraq and Syria? I know he would NEVER attempt this alone with less than 10 other countries helping him. Liberal scumbags think anything less than 40 is a "cowboy going it alone", and they are not HYPOCRITES, are they? What did those HYPOCRITES say about Nixon bombing a neighboring country named Cambodia?. Why is he such a insecure girly-boy WARMONGER anyway? Did he have a bad childhood without being raised by a father o two or three that were banging the guilt ridden old lady? I'm sure you have a reasonable response other than wondering where he was born. Most people are asking "why was he born"? Did he have a purpose? What was it? What has he accomplished, other than screw up the economy, and transfer the middle class wealth to freeloaders. How's that working out for most people?

To: Kenneth E. Phillipps who wrote (172646)	9/16/2014 11:55:34 PM
From: DeplorableIrredeemableRedneck	7 Recommendations Recommended By dave rose FJB locogringo lorne MJ and 2 more members Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 224759

This was written by Obama to promote his position. Prey tell Ken, is he lying about where he was born or not?He is lying. About what isn't so clear now as *HIS RECORDS ARE SEAED!*

To: Kenneth E. Phillipps who wrote (172646)	9/17/2014 9:28:29 AM
From: locogringo	5 Recommendations Recommended By FJB Honey_Bee lorne Sedohr Nod TideGlider Respond to of 224759

I will give you the conclusion of this interesting article. If you can tolerate TRUTH and FACTS, you might want to read it. "The superstition that humans are causing global warming is collapsing and entering the mockery phase. " The Oceans Ate Global Warming? By Jonathon Moseley Read more: americanthinker.com

To: Kenneth E. Phillipps who wrote (172646)	9/17/2014 10:18:40 AM
From: TideGlider	4 Recommendations Recommended By FJB locogringo lorne Sedohr Nod Respond to of 224759

Democrat Mayor Gordon Jenkins Arrested on Bribery Charges Read more at joeforamerica.com

To: Kenneth E. Phillipps who wrote (172646)	9/17/2014 10:20:57 AM
From: TideGlider	4 Recommendations Recommended By FJB locogringo lorne Sedohr Nod Respond to of 224759

L.A. city Democrat attorney arrested on suspicion of possessing and distributing child pornography fireandreamitchell.com

To: Kenneth E. Phillipps who wrote (172646)	9/17/2014 10:22:11 AM
From: TideGlider	4 Recommendations Recommended By FJB locogringo lorne Sedohr Nod Respond to of 224759

Democrat Congresswoman Arrested At McDonald’s patdollard.com

To: Kenneth E. Phillipps who wrote (172646)	9/17/2014 6:58:02 PM
From: locogringo	6 Recommendations Recommended By FJB Honey_Bee joefromspringfield lorne The1Stockman and 1 more member Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 224759

I hope this brightens your day tomorrow: NYT: Obama Falls Behind Bush Lows, GOP Gains Strength breitbart.com Such a pathetic LOSER, just like the LOSERS that voted for him.

To: Kenneth E. Phillipps who wrote (172646)	9/17/2014 6:59:45 PM
From: locogringo	4 Recommendations Recommended By FJB Honey_Bee Sedohr Nod TideGlider Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 224759

Take It From A Restaurant Executive: Obamacare Is Shifting Workers Into Part-Time Jobs Given the massive effort behind convincing us that Obamacare is a resounding success, it’s almost surprising that a recent NBC News/Wall Street Journal Poll found support languishing at 34%. Part of the problem is the credibility Obamacare supporters lose by attempting to prove two questionable propositions. First, that Obamacare is having a positive impact on our health care system and, second, that it’s doing so without any negative impact on our economy. <more> forbes.com