Random links of interest, concern or curiosity from the past week or so, that deserve at least a SHORT mention:
Aw: MSNBC’s Chris Hayes frustrated by mockery of global warmists rescued from Antarctic ice ~ Sorry Chris, the inconvenient truth about the stranded ship is that its passengers were trying to create their own AGW reality – when Reality smacked ’em upside the head.
Detroit Demise Spurs Tourist Attraction of ‘Ruin Porn’ ~ People from all over the world visit Greenfield Village & the Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn, Michigan, just minutes from downtown Detroit. Now they have a whole new attraction to see ~
Since the city declared bankruptcy in July, there has been an appreciable increase in visitors inquiring about the ruins. Photographers from all over have come to take pictures capturing the downfall of the once burgeoning motor city.
Maybe they can turn this into a package deal: In Dearborn, discover the history behind the rise of the Motor City, and then; drive a few miles to view the demise firsthand.
But while the progressives are at it, why limit the decay to Detroit? With its new socialist mayor, NYC is destined to become the next ‘Ruin Porn’attraction ~ Life on the New York City Plantation.
Actually – speaking of Detroit – here’s a pleasant surprise; the city’s police chief supports the 2nd Amendment 😯 ~
Detroit police chief to citizens: Arm yourselves
“There’s a number of [concealed pistol license, or CPL] holders running around the city of Detroit. I think it acts as a deterrent. Good Americans with CPLs translates into crime reduction. I learned that real quick in the state of Maine.” ~ Chief James Craig
And “stop & frisk” ~
Craig has also spoken up on the controversial practice of “stop and frisk,” advocating its use and claiming it’s not racist – as some critics charge – when the city is 85 percent black.
The Anus Monologues ~ With her usual irreverence for leftist political correctness, Ann Coulter weighs in on the Duck Dynasty/A&E controversy.
Iran Steps Up Its Campaign Against Christians ~ Religion of peace & tolerance cracking down on apostates.
As Open Doors reports about the situation facing Christians in Iran; “Muslim-background believers face most pressure – any Muslim who leaves Islam faces the death penalty.”
Free Exercise of Virtue Prohibited as of Today in USA ~ As the Affordable Care Act officially takes effect on January 1, 2014…
Quite literally, under this regulation, a mother can be forced through her insurance coverage to provide her daughter with the drug that kills her granddaughter.
The Ridiculousness Of NFL Player-Turned-Gay-Marriage-Activist-Turned-Martyr Chris Kluwe: Top 10 Excerpts from His Article ~ Seriously – hasn’t Kluwe gotten just a tad carried away with the I’m-not-gay blather? Could it be that he just sucks as an pro punter?
SEE YA: Top gun company splits from Colorado, costing state $85 million ~ Responding to the state’s new sweeping gun control legislation, Magpul Industries, a leading firearms accessories maker, just announced plans to relocate its extensive manufacturing facilities to Texas and Wyoming.
Judicial Watch Announces List of Washington’s “Ten Most Wanted Corrupt Politicians” for 2013 ~ Including such popular favorites as Harry, Barry, Hilly and Boehner with lies, bribes and outright extortion. If these corruptocrats had worked in the private sector they’d all be unemployed – or in prison.
