Where in the world

By Michelle Malkin  •  July 19, 2010 10:11 AM

Am offline this morning showing visiting family members around Colorado Springs. Enjoy guest-blogger Doug Powers’ work while I’m gone — and consider this your open thread of the day.

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  1. #1
    On July 19th, 2010 at 10:19 am, Dexter Alarius said:

    Don’t forget the Air Force Academy! The Cadet Chapel is beautiful!

  2. #2
    On July 19th, 2010 at 10:27 am, Rogue Cheddar said:

    Enjoy guest-blogger Doug Powers’ work while I’m gone

    Aw jeez, not Doug again! Oh hi Doug!

  3. #3
    On July 19th, 2010 at 10:38 am, Ragspierre said:

    There was a lot of well-deserved outrage over Sheila Jack-Lee’s racist statements about the TEA Party to the NAACP.

    You didn’t her the part about her immigration comments, though.

  4. #4
    On July 19th, 2010 at 10:48 am, Kevin K. said:

    I always enjoyed the Garden of the Gods, and had a great time driving up to the top of Pike’s Peak. I hope you and your family have a great time.

  5. #5
    On July 19th, 2010 at 10:49 am, mojoe said:

    Enjoy!

  6. #6
    On July 19th, 2010 at 10:51 am, Ragspierre said:

    Joe Biden…the other sheriff…has been handed (through his campaign) a hefty fine for crappy financial reporting, and went on a new round of blame-gaming to try and depict the GOP as the culprits in the failure of the Porkulus to stimulate anything but corruption.

    And, as if on cue…we have this…a call for MORE pork…

    http://www.thedailybeast.com/blogs-and-stories/2010-07-19/save-the-economy-a-manifesto-by-harry-evans-joseph-stiglitz-alan-blinder-and-other-leaders/?om_rid=MR$hOk&om_mid=_BMRERdB8O5mxrD&

    When you lede a story with “Top Economists” and then include Little Bobby Reich in the list, you are in belly-larf country.

  7. #7
    On July 19th, 2010 at 10:51 am, Freddy said:

    Bloggers doing the work other bloggers are too busy to do!

    … this is kinda like those hired gun picketers at that construction site …

  8. #8
    On July 19th, 2010 at 10:52 am, letget said:

    Ragspierre,
    This gal is horrible! I live in TX and would like tell other states I’m sorry she is in dc! I don’t know about you, but I am up to my neck sick to death of the race thing. If it isn’t Bush’s fault, it is all us racists getting blamed for whatever by this bho, team, and some in dc. I know there are black people, both d’s and r’s that don’t like this either.
    L

  9. #9
    On July 19th, 2010 at 10:55 am, Doug Powers said:

    On July 19th, 2010 at 10:27 am, Rogue Cheddar said:

    Enjoy guest-blogger Doug Powers’ work while I’m gone

    Aw jeez, not Doug again! Oh hi Doug

    Ahem…

  10. #10
    On July 19th, 2010 at 10:59 am, cicerokid said:

    Talk about a gerrymandered district.

    This is wat happens when you’re forced to redistrict.

  11. #11
    On July 19th, 2010 at 11:03 am, Dexter Alarius said:

    If I may, I’d like to express my outrage at the judge that has dismissed a case against a scumbag that had claimed to be a decorated veteran, saying the Stolen Valor Act is unconstitutional. Apparently, the judge feels it’s a 1st Amendment right to lie about military service!

  12. #12
    On July 19th, 2010 at 11:20 am, Politicalguano said:

    Sheila Judas-Jackson Lee: she must be one of the dumbest and ugliest people in this great nation (voices saying, “that’s right!”) She came to Texas in, “the belly of a slave ship,” from Mars, where she was a Martian slave and had to keep that US flag planted there clean (voices saying, “yes!”) It looks like she spits on her own hair, which has to be the weirdest, “do,” I have ever seen except among the Michael Jackson clan.
    She is ugly – and I do not refer to her appearance but to what passes for words coming out of her mouth. Her comments over the last 20 years make the Gulf oil spill insignificant (voices saying, “that’s right!”)
    She is a traitor to her own community dutifully voting to keep poor black American children confined to schools so inept as to make the majority of her race second class citizens by way of illiteracy and ignorance (voices saying, “that’s right!”) Perhaps she likes keeping black Americans down, or fears that knowledge and literacy among her constituents would cost her Congressional seat (voices saying, “Yes!”)

  13. #13
    On July 19th, 2010 at 11:23 am, dan708 said:

    cicerokid:

    Gerrymandering is a problem here in PA, too. There is a law on the books requiring voting districts to be uniform, but I believe it is up to a panel of judges to determine what constitutes “uniform”. And the judges are mostly part of the same Harrisburg political-crook machine, no matter their party affiliation.

  14. #14
    On July 19th, 2010 at 11:25 am, letget said:

    Drudge has=hc is in pakistan going to give them 500 million in aid! We are knee deep in debt, can’t pay for anything, and we are giving them taxpayers and borrowed china money? How about giving the actual taxpayers a 500 million tax break!
    L

  15. #15
    On July 19th, 2010 at 11:31 am, happyscrapper said:

    On July 19th, 2010 at 10:19 am, Dexter Alarius said:
    Don’t forget the Air Force Academy! The Cadet Chapel is beautiful!

    Colorado Springs is also the home of the “Focus on the Family” headquarters. Very impressive with an amazing play area for children and a gigantic bookstore.

  16. #16
    On July 19th, 2010 at 11:38 am, Ragspierre said:
  17. #17
    On July 19th, 2010 at 11:43 am, Ragspierre said:

    On July 19th, 2010 at 11:03 am, Dexter Alarius said:

    Yeah, Dexter…I too found the ruling in that case simply bizarre.

    There is ample precedent to hold that lying is not an exercise in “free speech”.

    Lying…especially in this case…is not subjective or hard to objectively prove.

  18. #18
    On July 19th, 2010 at 11:54 am, happyscrapper said:

    Another hot, humid day. Mustn’t forget Obama’s edict…we can’t keep our thermostats on 72 degrees (or eat as much as we want, or drive big cars). Oh, and we mustn’t fly our dogs in separate private jets when we travel. I mean, that would be really stupid, wouldn’t it? That “right” is reserved for closet mooslums who pretend to like dogs for the sake of continuing a gigantic hoax against the American People.

  19. #19
    On July 19th, 2010 at 12:00 pm, ThackerAgency said:

    How come it’s always Doug? How do you get to be a guest blogger? I figure I’d be good for an entertaining post a week or so susceptible to full editing.

    How about it MM? Why don’t you let me write sometime. Or have other famous guest bloggers. Lots of other commenters could do good too. It could be like a panel or something.

  20. #20
    On July 19th, 2010 at 12:12 pm, Dexter Alarius said:

    There is ample precedent to hold that lying is not an exercise in “free speech”.

    I guess Libel and Slander laws should be tossed too. Would lying on your tax return be a Free Speech right? Is Purgery gone now?
    “Do you swear to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth, unless you want to exercise your Free Speech rights, so help you God?”

  21. #21
    On July 19th, 2010 at 12:15 pm, Dexter Alarius said:

    “perjury”… Doh!

  22. #22
    On July 19th, 2010 at 12:38 pm, rambler said:

    Gerrymandering is a problem here in PA.

    Gerrymandering will continue to be a problem as long as the Census can ask all those additional questions which allow for the powers that be create districts based upon race or any other categories. The less the gov is allowed to know about the public the better it will be for the rest of us. All that statistical info has come back to club us one way or another. Redistricting has caused the current cr@p in congress to feel safe about re-election and has allowed the elected to continue to ignore the public while our money gets squandered. So much for being a Republic when congressmen continue to game the system for their own interests.

  23. #23
    On July 19th, 2010 at 12:54 pm, happy2behere said:

    Don’t forget the Garden of the Gods Trading Post showcasing very nice Colorado-made art and souveniers. Also, Cave of the Winds, Manitou Cliff Dwellings, Helen Hunt Falls, and the Royal Gorge which is another hour drive south. If you come north, two exits after the AFA, the Rock House Ice Cream Parlour in Palmer Lake is a local favorite.

  24. #24
    On July 19th, 2010 at 1:20 pm, GladzKravtz said:

    Question for the pro Tea Party people. Have you heard of this National Tea Party Federation?
    I have never heard of this organization until a David Webb who is representing this org was on Face the Nation this weekend. He was up against NAACP’s President, Jealous. He was more than understanding toward Jealous’ accusations of racism in the TP because the (head?) of the Tea Party Express made stupid and racist remarks. Even though this unfortunate thing happened, I expected a person representing the Tea party to be more supportive/more combative. Jealous definately had the upper hand.
    Is the TP being hijacked or is this Federation an OK org.???

  25. #25
    On July 19th, 2010 at 1:20 pm, Pasadena Phil said:

    Ragspierre: In light of your comments criticizing my references to suspicious behavior preceding the Deepwater oil rig explosion, I hope your read today’s WSJ headline story: “Rig’s Final Hours Probed”. Twenty “anomalies” doomed Deepwater Horizon. Just sayin’.

  26. #26
    On July 19th, 2010 at 1:25 pm, zorro said:

    showing visiting family members around Colorado Springs.

    I hope you have fair weather, say hello to the cadets, they are all very close to my heart…

  27. #27
    On July 19th, 2010 at 1:26 pm, letget said:

    Y’all need to go the hotair.com and see Andrew Breitbarts video on racism. I love this man and thank God for him. This need to get out for others to see.
    L

  28. #28
    On July 19th, 2010 at 1:43 pm, AmericaFirst said:

    The only time I ever get to see Colorado is when Dog The Bounty Hunter is chasing felon Democrat voters on tv. If we had Dog in Minnesota, maybe Al Franken would have lost the election?

  29. #29
    On July 19th, 2010 at 1:50 pm, Dexter Alarius said:

    Michelle, don’t forget the Flying Wrangler Ranch. The dinner show is great!

  30. #30
    On July 19th, 2010 at 1:57 pm, Dexter Alarius said:

    Oops. “Flying W Ranch”. It’s been a while.

  31. #31
    On July 19th, 2010 at 2:09 pm, Ragspierre said:
  32. #32
    On July 19th, 2010 at 2:22 pm, letget said:

    Ragspierre#31,
    Thanks, that was indeed a good read. There should be none of this type of stuff happening in our country, but sad it is to divide us.
    L

  33. #33
    On July 19th, 2010 at 2:29 pm, Southpaw said:

    I went to a graduation last week. Most of the crowd was minorities (if there is such a thing anymore). When the national anthem was sung, all of the blacks, Asians and whites stood in respect. Half of the Hispanics refused to stand. It was appalling. Wish I’d taken a video.

  34. #34
    On July 19th, 2010 at 2:39 pm, letget said:

    Southpaw,
    Those hispanics would have all stood if the mexican flag was up and their anthem was sung! Too bad you didn’t video this, but it probably would not have any difference.
    L

  35. #35
    On July 19th, 2010 at 2:44 pm, Laree said:
  36. #36
    On July 19th, 2010 at 2:51 pm, beenthere said:

    These thoughts on race and politics in America by John Derbyshire, a smart conservative who unfortunately appears on the National Review site, are nearly 2.5 years old. Yet they have not aged a day. They are well worth reading (it’s not long).

  37. #37
    On July 19th, 2010 at 3:07 pm, Hannibal said:

    #31 On July 19th, 2010 at 2:09 pm, Ragspierre said:

    “Enjoy” might not be the correct description for viewing that little video. Sister Sherrod could have saved a lot of time by cutting to the short version which was “I screwed that honky cracker over real good.” And the choir shouted, “Amen sister Shirley, Amen”.

  38. #38
    On July 19th, 2010 at 3:13 pm, zorro said:
  39. #39
    On July 19th, 2010 at 3:23 pm, bjc said:

    *Glenn Beck is going blind?; Does that mean his right hand has a permanent cramp as well? ;) I’m a big fan of Glenn, but am also an equal opportunity non-PC commentor.
    *Have heard where Michele Bachmann and Rand Paul wish to start a Tea Party Caucus, but are meeting resistance; This is a good thing, for those that do not sign on will be outed as RINO elites and enemies of the people, making our job easier; Out with all the rat bastard progressives that have nearly destroyed this country!

  40. #40
    On July 19th, 2010 at 3:23 pm, Mister P said:

    zorro, interesting. Could Einstein be wrong? Why not? I have felt for a time that the idea of a singularity causing the universe seemed like lazy physics. Can’t explain something, blame a singularity. Kind of like the vast right wing conspiracy :-)

  41. #41
    On July 19th, 2010 at 3:43 pm, 24Klady said:

    Laree #35 – sent your link out to family and friends that are ex-pat Montanans….it went out to OR, TX, AZ, CA, ID, and the old sod – Norway (ya sure, you betcha). Thanks so much.

    I’m in MT now (for the duration of the summer), too danged hot in Texas to even think about it.

    Back to Michelle’s ‘where in the world’…

  42. #42
    On July 19th, 2010 at 3:46 pm, ITookTheRedPill said:
  43. #43
    On July 19th, 2010 at 4:04 pm, ITookTheRedPill said:

    On July 19th, 2010 at 10:59 am, cicerokid said:

    Talk about a gerrymandered district.

    This is wat happens when you’re forced to redistrict.

    Have you seen the district created when NC increased to 13 districts?

    NC’s 13th District is one of the most gerrymandered in the country…

  44. #44
    On July 19th, 2010 at 4:04 pm, zorro said:

    Mister P, a dear friend use to study gravity, the topic has always interested me. It is the least understood force of nature (i.e. we can’t control it).

  45. #45
    On July 19th, 2010 at 4:31 pm, thefoundingfathers said:

    Have you seen the district created when NC increased to 13 districts?

    NC’s 13th District is one of the most gerrymandered in the country…

    You haven’t seen gerrymandering like its done here in good ole Blue MD. One district is joined together by a parking lot.

    http://www.govtrack.us/congress/findyourreps.xpd?state=MD

    Look for yourself.

  46. #46
    On July 19th, 2010 at 4:39 pm, Laree said:

    On July 19th, 2010 at 3:43 pm, 24Klady said

    Thank You,

    God’s Country – Folks If You Got To Be Some Where In The World, Make It Montana ;)

  47. #47
    On July 19th, 2010 at 4:40 pm, Mister P said:

    Mister P, a dear friend use to study gravity, the topic has always interested me. It is the least understood force of nature (i.e. we can’t control it).

    Saw something recently on the guy who challenged Stephen Hawking view of black holes. He says that gravity does NOT require mass. It gets stranger and stranger.

  48. #48
    On July 19th, 2010 at 4:53 pm, 24Klady said:

    Laree – shhhhh. We’re trying to keep MT a secret. We’re over in the eastern part of the state (great little airport and the medical corridor serving 4 states, outstanding) but frquently visit the west. Hubby is off to play golf in Red Lodge today – I’m so jealous :(

    And, yes, it’s wonderful. Have yet to find myself in gridlock traffic!

  49. #49
    On July 19th, 2010 at 5:10 pm, Laree said:

    On July 19th, 2010 at 4:53 pm, 24Klady said:

    And, yes, it’s wonderful. Have yet to find myself in gridlock traffic!

    Facebook has a page for Montanans.

    You know you’re in Montana when you are doing 85 on the highway a cop passes you and you both smile at each other :)

    You know your from Montana If

    Missoula Montana should be the capital of the freakin’ world!!!

  50. #50
    On July 19th, 2010 at 5:38 pm, 24Klady said:

    Laree – thanks for the links. Never thought to look on Facebook.

    Hubby born/raised here – I’m from the Bay Area of the People’s Republic of Kali. One of the first things I learned was carry an emergency kit in your trunk. Never try to wash windows when it’s below freezing. And, when learning to park downtown with 3 or more inches of ice – pull forward, ease it back just enough to catch the grooves in the ice and it’ll just slide back to where it’s perfect. It’s way better to walk in fresh snow than on ice, ditto parking. Clean off your walks and drive and before noon it’s dry. Not half bad, but when an ice storm hits Dallas you cannot deal with it. Just stay home.

  51. #51
    On July 19th, 2010 at 5:40 pm, ITookTheRedPill said:

    On July 19th, 2010 at 1:26 pm, letget said:

    Y’all need to go the hotair.com and see Andrew Breitbarts video on racism. I love this man and thank God for him. This need to get out for others to see.
    L

    As government expands, people like her will hire and promote more people like her. And the more people like her gain power over peoples’ lives, the more they will abuse that power.

    Racism is alive and well in the NAACP and in this administration.

    The NAACP should be called the NAACR
    the National Association for the Advancement of Colored Racists.

  52. #52
    On July 19th, 2010 at 5:52 pm, cicerokid said:

    Racism is alive and well in the NAACP and in this administration.

    People of color cannot be racist…or so I’ve been told.

  53. #53
    On July 19th, 2010 at 6:21 pm, Ragspierre said:

    People of color cannot be racist…or so I’ve been told.

    And some people can use words with impunity that you or I cannot. It depends, as we know, on their skin color…or in some cases, their political identity.

    That is appalling. Just as it is appalling that objective measures of probable success in employment or higher education are ignored when skin color is a factor…as it affirmatively IS in America today.

    It is past time we ceased to tolerate this…to even the slightest degree.

  54. #54
    On July 19th, 2010 at 6:25 pm, Ragspierre said:

    If we had a legal system that was not thoroughly agendized to promote Collectivist racial ends (i.e., Black Liberation Theology), Ms. Sharrod would be facing civil rights violations…and a dead-bang case based on her recorded admissions.

  55. #55
    On July 19th, 2010 at 6:29 pm, Southpaw said:

    A couple of observations:

    - All government funded abortions should be called Stupak abortions.

    - Have you ever noticed…whatever the Obama Adminstration says, the opposite is true. OppositeMan.

  56. #56
    On July 19th, 2010 at 8:55 pm, txvet2 said:

    On July 19th, 2010 at 6:21 pm, Ragspierre said:
    it is appalling that objective measures of probable success in employment or higher education are ignored when skin color is a factor…as it affirmatively IS in America today.

    All you need to be is a member in good standing of the ruling class.

  57. #57
    On July 19th, 2010 at 8:56 pm, ITookTheRedPill said:

    Andrew has a second video, which is more relevant to the out-of-control expansion of the federal government than race. Sherrod in the same speech beseeches her audience to get work in the USDA and the federal government in general, because “when was the last time you heard about layoffs” for government workers? If Sherrod is any example, it’s been too long.

    Thank you, Tom Vilsack, for doing the right thing and “laying off” Sherrod.

    The Agriculture Department announced Monday, shortly after FoxNews.com published its initial report on the video, that Sherrod had resigned.

    “There is zero tolerance for discrimination at USDA, and I strongly condemn any act of discrimination against any person,” Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said in a written statement. “We have been working hard through the past 18 months to reverse the checkered civil rights history at the department and take the issue of fairness and equality very seriously.

  58. #58
    On July 19th, 2010 at 9:17 pm, cicerokid said:

    Sherrod has got to be cussin’ that cracker Vilsack pretty good!

    How many Sherrods have not been caught?

  59. #59
    On July 19th, 2010 at 9:20 pm, ITookTheRedPill said:

    As Michelle Malkin likes to say,

    Sunlight is the best disinfectant.

  60. #60
    On July 19th, 2010 at 9:38 pm, cicerokid said:

    Jeremiah Johnson Andrew Breitbart: “I can skin ‘em fast as you can catch ‘em”.

  61. #61
    On July 20th, 2010 at 3:50 pm, Laree said:

    Robert Duvall Saves Summer Movie Season.

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