◼ (A) list of death threats against Zimmerman - Twitchy
◼ Black friend defends shooter of Florida teen - Reuters
George Zimmerman is not a racist and cried for days after shooting dead a black Florida teenager, a black, longtime friend of Zimmerman said on Sunday in a sympathetic portrayal of a man maligned by critics as a trigger-happy bigot.
Zimmerman, 28, a white Hispanic, shot Trayvon Martin, 17, in what he said was self defense during an altercation in the gated community Zimmerman was watching on February 26 in Sanford, Florida. After attracting little notice initially, the case gained widespread attention, sparking protests and renewing a national debate about race.
...The New Black Panther Party, an African American organization taking its name from the radical group of the 1960s, has placed a $10,000 bounty on Zimmerman.
"All these people who are threatening George, what makes them any better than the person they think he is?" Oliver said. "You've got all these people wanting to lynch the man and they don't know the whole story. There are huge gaps that are being filled in and interpreted without evidence."
◼ Trayvon Martin was punching Neighborhood Watchman when he was shot - Noisyroom
◼ Trayvon, Zimmerman and the President: Someone behaved stupidly - Doug Ross
Monday, March 26, 2012
Sunday, March 25, 2012
California Republicans get behind Mitt Romney
◼ The national front-runner has a substantial lead in the state over Rick Santorum, with other rivals trailing in the distance. But there's little enthusiasm for the GOP field overall. - LA Times
Republican voters in California have swung behind Mitt Romney, with the national presidential front-runner crushing his rivals by double digits and substantially expanding his support in the state, a new poll has found.
Romney won 42% of registered Republican voters, with his closest rival, Rick Santorum, trailing by 19 points, according to the USC Dornsife/Los Angeles Times poll. Newt Gingrich and Ron Paul were a distant third and fourth.
Romney's support has risen by 15 points since a November USC/Times poll, when Herman Cain was his closest competitor. (The former businessman has since dropped out.)
Yet there remains a palpable lack of enthusiasm for the Republican field. Half of GOP voters said they wished other candidates were running for president.
Republican voters in California have swung behind Mitt Romney, with the national presidential front-runner crushing his rivals by double digits and substantially expanding his support in the state, a new poll has found.
Romney won 42% of registered Republican voters, with his closest rival, Rick Santorum, trailing by 19 points, according to the USC Dornsife/Los Angeles Times poll. Newt Gingrich and Ron Paul were a distant third and fourth.
Romney's support has risen by 15 points since a November USC/Times poll, when Herman Cain was his closest competitor. (The former businessman has since dropped out.)
Yet there remains a palpable lack of enthusiasm for the Republican field. Half of GOP voters said they wished other candidates were running for president.
Krauthammer Smacks Down Shields on Ryan Plan: 'Your Guys Haven’t Introduced a Budget at All'
◼ Syndicated columnist Charles Krauthammer gave quite a tongue lashing to Mark Shields on Inside Washington this weekend.
When the liberal PBS contributor said Congressman Paul Ryan's (R-Wisc.) budget proposal lacked vertebrae, Krauthammer scolded, "Talk about absence of spine, your guys haven’t introduced a budget at all on anything"
When the liberal PBS contributor said Congressman Paul Ryan's (R-Wisc.) budget proposal lacked vertebrae, Krauthammer scolded, "Talk about absence of spine, your guys haven’t introduced a budget at all on anything"
Emergency ordinance being considered Tuesday by supervisors; draft aimed to alleviate health and safety issues at courthouse
◼ A draft emergency ordinance aimed at addressing health and safety issues at the Humboldt County Courthouse is up for approval Tuesday morning at the Humboldt County Board of Supervisors meeting. - Times-Standard
The proposed ordinance would limit the use of the courthouse grounds by prohibiting protest activities between 9:30 p.m. and 6 a.m. In addition, the ordinance would prohibit people from erecting structures or securing items to county property.
County Administrative Officer Phillip Smith-Hanes said he and the county counsel's office have been scrambling to get an ordinance together for the board. The supervisors unanimously directed staff last Tuesday to start crafting an interim emergency ordinance to deal with certain health and safety issues related to people gathering in front of the courthouse.
”Most of the items already exist in law,” Smith-Hanes said about drafting the ordinance.
First District Supervisor Jimmy Smith brought the concept of an interim emergency ordinance to the board for discussion last week, stating he's received numerous complaints about garbage, piles of personal property and uncontrolled signage blocking pathways at the courthouse.
For the complete meeting agenda and supporting documents, visit online at ◼ www.co.humboldt.ca.us/board/agenda/questys/.
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The proposed ordinance would limit the use of the courthouse grounds by prohibiting protest activities between 9:30 p.m. and 6 a.m. In addition, the ordinance would prohibit people from erecting structures or securing items to county property.
County Administrative Officer Phillip Smith-Hanes said he and the county counsel's office have been scrambling to get an ordinance together for the board. The supervisors unanimously directed staff last Tuesday to start crafting an interim emergency ordinance to deal with certain health and safety issues related to people gathering in front of the courthouse.
”Most of the items already exist in law,” Smith-Hanes said about drafting the ordinance.
First District Supervisor Jimmy Smith brought the concept of an interim emergency ordinance to the board for discussion last week, stating he's received numerous complaints about garbage, piles of personal property and uncontrolled signage blocking pathways at the courthouse.
For the complete meeting agenda and supporting documents, visit online at ◼ www.co.humboldt.ca.us/board/agenda/questys/.
IF YOU GO:
What: Board of Supervisors meeting
Where: Supervisors Chamber, first floor, Humboldt County Courthouse, 825 Fifth St.
When: 9 a.m. Tuesday
Labels:
#OccupyEureka,
Board of Supervisors,
Humboldt County
#GEN44: CONSERVATIVES USURP OBAMA’S TWITTER HASHTAG…AGAIN
◼ On Friday, Barack Obama’s official Twitter account said, “If you’re proud of Obamacare and tired of the other side using it as a dirty word, complete this sentence: #ILikeObamacare because…” - The Blaze
@JamesNolan: #IlikeObamaCare because I’m tired of making my own healthcare decisions…And now, the Obama administration is asking people to use the hashtag #Gen44, saying “The president is counting on young people next November." Responses have included:
@anthropocon: #ILikeObamaCare because I want unelected bureaucrats making as many personal decisions for me as possible.
@yidwithlid: #ILikeObamacare as much as I like My father-in-law’s wife
@SaintObama: #ILikeObamacare, Because I think if you work, then I should benefit.
@iowahawkblog: #IlikeObamacare because the best things in life are free. Give or take $2 trillion.
@ExJon: #Gen44 Because nothing says “youthful rebellion” like following orders from the president.
@FigDreston: #Gen44 Because I believe the largest economy the world has ever known can be run on solar panels, windmills and algae.
@SBroadie: #gen44: Because this time I want Obama to win all 57 States
@lee_ritz: #Gen44 cuz I have a masters in post modern transsexual feminist lit and $100k in student debt but for some reason can’t find a job.
@angelaisms: Because “endowed by their Creator” means “bestowed by a beneficent government.” #gen44
Obamacare's Tax War on Women
◼ Obamacare contains 20 new or higher taxes on American families and employers. Five are especially-harmful for women, be they Moms, singles, or retirees. - Americans for Tax Reform
The jobs-killing Obamacare law contains 20 new or higher taxes on American families and employers. Many of these tax increases fall on families making less than $250,000--a direct violation of candidate Obama's promise not to raise "any form" of taxes on these families. In less than a week, the second anniversary of Obamacare being signed into law will take place. The Supreme Court will be hearing oral arguments about the constitutionality of Obamacare next week.
Out of the 20 new or higher taxes in Obamacare, here are the five that most hurt women:
Individual Mandate non-compliance excise tax.
"Cadillac plan" excise tax
Medicine Cabinet Tax.
Flex-Account Cap.
Tanning Tax.
Details at the link.
The jobs-killing Obamacare law contains 20 new or higher taxes on American families and employers. Many of these tax increases fall on families making less than $250,000--a direct violation of candidate Obama's promise not to raise "any form" of taxes on these families. In less than a week, the second anniversary of Obamacare being signed into law will take place. The Supreme Court will be hearing oral arguments about the constitutionality of Obamacare next week.
Out of the 20 new or higher taxes in Obamacare, here are the five that most hurt women:
Individual Mandate non-compliance excise tax.
"Cadillac plan" excise tax
Medicine Cabinet Tax.
Flex-Account Cap.
Tanning Tax.
Details at the link.
Labels:
#WarOnWomen,
Cost of Living,
Obamacare
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