Hi everyone and welcome to another alternately moderately introspective, sometimes infuriating, and intermittently tear-jerking issue of Laura's Links. Mark was kind enough to give me a shout out on his last, and most excellent Clubland Q&A! All I can say is nuts to New Year's resolutions, begone good deeds, introspection, exercise and evil mansplaining Peleton along with its song by SteynBuddy songmeister Tal Bachman etc.... My new life goal is to get rich enough to be Mark Steyn's Personal Boffo Rich Zionist Paymaster with all the benefits that entails. From SteynOnline In-House Jewish mother to world domination, wait 'til you see what the world will look like when I get Steyn on my personal, Zionist payroll. Sorry is it getting hot in here?? I got distracted. Where were we? Steyn, personal servant and slave... domination? Umm, can't recall....
Right, right... recapping the week, silly me!
*waves to Mark*
*composes self*
Over the past week, Mark reflected upon The Ghosts of Charlie Hebdo, guest hosted for Tucker Carlson and did two amazing guest hosting spots for The Rush Limbaugh Show. He's also been on fire regarding Prince Harry and Meghan, and their incessant efforts to carve out 'more self-absorption time' for themselves (!!!).
But trust me, there's lots more crazy to cover, so let's get started.
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North America:
Disgraceful, rug-headed man child that Canadians were stupid enough to elect twice helpfully blames Orange Man Bad for Iranian barbarity.
"Texas man", whoops I mean "Texas Imam" charged with sex crimes against four children.
Thoughts on Iran's miscalculation. How amazingly hysterical would it be if John Kerry's You've Got a Friend style treasonous "diplomacy" with his buddies in Iran was the direct cause of the Suleiman "miscalculation".
Guys, I think I'm in love with this headline: "Noted liar Ben Rhodes touted as Iran expert by media".
Your friendly reminder that the mainstream media does not want you to have access to information, or choices.
Israeli military veterans gives self-defense classes to Monsey residents. Good.
Gun applications surge in Rockland county after Chanukah terrorist attack. Also good.
Mini Mike blowing his entire wad in his attempt to bring down Trump. Good luck with that.
Jew-Hating Shrew of Congress would like to remake America into some kind of craptacular sh&thole or something.
Elle Magazine thinks we should all dress like kooky, commie Uncle Bernie and schlep around in pudding-stained shirts and drool bibs.
Siri, what do you call "a good start"?
Yes indeed, Lord Black: the world is a better place without Soleimani.
Amazing column from the great Caroline Glick: Donald Trump and the Mythmakers (must read).
Terrible: Agent orange could have affected children of American soldiers. It is disgraceful that governments continue to hide information war-related illnesses from their own soldiers and their families and fight against them when they need help and care. Absolutely reprehensible.
Feast your eyes upon Tucker Carlson's wildly depressing series American Dystopia, on San Franfeces: Parts one, two, three and four.
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Jews and Israel:
Don't hold your breath: "Minority leaders must speak out against Jew-hatred in their communities."
Very prominent Rabbi issues ruling (in Hebrew 'psak Halacha') that Jews can carry guns to synagogue on Shabbat for self defense.
Agnes Keleti, the oldest living Olympian champion turns 99. Mazel Tov!
Endorsed: Israel must help Christians feel the love if it wants Evangelical support.
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Middle East:
I think I figured out "why there are no gays in Iran" (that's according to Mr. Eichmandinejad-not me).
Arab journalist to Iranian: dude, we actually don't want you to liberate Jerusalem for us. Thanks but no thanks and go away.
An initial Israeli assessment of the Soleimani killing. Spoiler alert: good thing.
New Middle East: Iranians refuse to stomp on American or Israeli flags.
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Formerly Great Britain:
A new, lucrative business venture for Meghan and Harry? Business is booming.
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Europe:
Picture my surprised face: Syrian-born Swedish politician arrested. Guess what for?
France is a disgusting, Jew-hating, sharia hell hole.
I'm not the only one who has noticed.
Even the French hate the French.
Things are better in Hungary.
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Kook and Humourless Left, Wokestapo and Trans:
Not a cult or anything like that.
The ranks of gender "de-transitioners" are growing, we need to understand why.
Leaving the "fraud" of the transgender lifestyle. I think everyone should at least stop using the term "sex-reassignment". Language is part of this battle. That people are being forced to swallow the Big Lie that humans can "re-assign" the sex of a human being is a big part of where the problem starts. The evil, presumptuous arrogance built into that one phrase is a very good place to start. Stop buying into the lies.
Because ultimately, this is where this wicked ideology leads.
Hollyweirdos using Australia bush fires to push crazy climate kaka ideology.
Stop buying into the lies and the insanity. Start here.
This is why Trump won. Not satire.
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Misc:
The medications that change who we are. Big Yikes!
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Human Grace:
Via the great Kathy Shaidle: Gene Simmons surprises the biggest KISS fan. Get tissues ready!
Standing with a retired NYPD policeman battling ALS alone.
Couple adopts and then learn they are expecting!
A 103-year old WW2 veteran finally gets his combat medals, seventy-five years late.
The pen is not mightier than the sword, but it can bring on a smile. This is very sweet. G-d bless the healers.
Incredible: a robot offers new hope for cerebral palsy patients.
A 9-year old boy saves his grandmother from drowning, having learned life-saving skills on You Tube!
Cannot stop smiling. Little girl signs Christmas song for deaf parents at holiday concert.
Love this: inspiring success stories from the over 40 crowd.
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Another great selection of links! I've been a longtime fan of Laura and Steyn himself but just joined today. I visit the site every day.
Mark replies:
Welcome to the Club, Balladeer.
Re: trans men complaining about menstruation: and here I thought it was a myth that women can stand pain better than men. Apparently when you're not a woman anymore, your pain tolerance is lowered. And complaining about the COST of "feminine products"? Now that it's a "mens" problem, what, gonna make stores give 'em away FREE? Reminds me of health insurance covering little blue pills but not birth control. And men's clothing alternations are free, but women pay extra. Dry cleaning costs more, too. Where is the article about trans women complaining about how they're paying more for everything because now they're women?
surprise, surprise -- Texas Imam has ICE is in US illegally. Article waits until the second to the last sentence to mention it.
sorry -- "has an ICE detainer and is in the US illegally".
"Perhaps that is why the politicians act the way they do. They can't be expected to be more concerned about the Jews than the Jewish organizations."
Excellent article in American Thinker. The "Official Jews" always obscure the problem and widen the culpability.
PS. Off topic: what's the reading of the Warren/ Sanders clash during the debate? Whatever Bernie's considerable flaws, it looks as though he's been massively stitched up. Including by debate moderator.
Warren has been anointed. Bernie will be relegated to choosing Jello flavours for the inauguration party.
Warren is even more unlike-able than Hillary (who've thought THAT possible?). Wondering: what will be the next outlet for the frustrated Bernie supporters? Another Occupy Wall Street? More Antifa riots?
Whatever one thinks of the elderly commie he remains true to his calling and is the only authentic candidate on that stage. If conservatives were a bit smarter they would realize that he will be once again be our secret weapon this November. His base is rock solid and when Sanders is denied the nomination they will react as they did in '16 by either staying home or voting for Trump as roughly 10% did in the election. If Warren gets the nomination and Sanders throws his lot in with her then this doesn't play out. I seriously doubt Warren could defeat Trump in the general but stranger things have happened. If Biden gets the call then he'll face the same problem Clinton had with Bernie's people. Go Bernie!
It's pretty clear Warren couldn't lie straight in bed. Bernie's authenticity (albeit as a Stalinist) makes the misogyny stitch-up all the more painful to watch. May the force be with him. Someone suggested he should take her out by tweeting: "Pocahontas!"
Kim, did you hear Mark's interview with James O'Keefe re the Bernie campaign staffer who's planning to burn moderate liberals in the street? The undercover video has gone viral.
Lol
Yes, I did, and saw the video too. Anyone who has checked out the Democratic Socialists web pages wouldn't be surprised. All this blather about how they're not "real socialists", i.e., not for government ownership of the means of production, is clearly a lie. And how they're not for violent revolution if the "democratic" way doesn't work -- clearly crap, as the video shows. "When they tell you who they are, believe them."
They have all locked down their Twitter accounts :)
"Amazing column from the great Caroline Glick: Donald Trump and the Mythmakers (must read)."
Glad I picked up on your subtle suggestion! The Trump Administration's policies grounded in reality are apparently so unorthodox as to be considered unthinkable. And "worse" yet, they just may work.
David, I'm good at a lot of things but subtle is not one of them.
Nice to see someone mention Caroline. I've followed her for many years. She's one of the few great fearless truth tellers left in the western media along with Lara Logan - whom recently joined Fox News.
I'm guessing Jessica Yaniv's bout of toxic femininity came after your deadline, Laura, or it would have led your Kook/Woke/Trans section. Poor lass, I've never seen such a terrible case of estrogen poisoning. Girlfriend lost it.
As for the expression "sex (or gender) reassignment", know that you have committed a hate crime by using it. It's "sex (or gender) *affirmation*", sister, and don't you forget it.
PS: "Eichmandinejad"? We're not worthy.
"Girlfriend lost it."
==> DYING
I did hear about just before deadline, but in a way I don't want to give the #WaxMyBalls psycho any more publicity. Other people are giving him plenty of rope.
I know this may be a bit off subject from what is posted but I felt the need to post this if it is even viewed. I heard on the radio someone who happens to be in Australia and was asked questions regarding the wildfires there. They admit that the government response was slow but then they brought up climate change as being the reason why it's happening. Apparently if you recognize climate change, you can watch your nation burn to the ground by wildfires and you won't get blamed for it because non believers caused the fire. Millions of acres and animals are burnt to crisp and it's all to make the point that climate change is real. Wildfires may happen in nature but common sense should take hold given certain conditions. The fact that the Australian government refused to take action which would've made the crisis less than what it is now shows that the people who swear to protect nature are the same ones who are willing to let it be destroyed to prove their claims that climate change is real.
Climate change seems to consist of poor forest management, allowing houses to be built close to overgrown forest areas, and occasional acts of arson.
You're right, Brian. Long-standing interference with fuel-reduction by the Greens is a huge factor, as well as arson. A caller on Rush discussed the likely "climate action" motives of those who are deliberately starting fires.
Your final sentence says it all.
Bad enough we're considered terrorists for non acknowledging climate change. Soon they'll actually convict us for it. I can see it now: "Defendant should be found guilty for the charges of global Eco terrorism, arson, and habitat destruction. We will show the court that the Defendant blatantly drove in a vehicle that uses unleaded gasoline. This in turn created an abnormal rise in the planets temperature,which in turn caused a drought, which caused a wildfire, which then became a firestorm. Had the Defendant acknowledged climate change, the wildfire would've burnt itself out and saved us money to pay for a new green line or not started in the first place. The Defendant is evil and is a threat to the national security of the world."
Believe it or not, in recent weeks there have been calls for "climate trials" akin to Nuremberg. (Google - Adam Bandt, Greens MP.)
Kate, your comment brings to mind Palestinian arson jihadists who, we are led to believe, love Palllysteyyyyyn so much that they have to burn it right under the feet of the Jews. Nothing says "I love my homeland" like burning it to a crisp.
Superb writing by Lord Black. God, the Telegraph (and the UK) misses his counsel.
A bunch of good links as usual. The link to the article of the rabbi telling Americans it's ok to bring guns to synagogues is fascinating - good for him! Of course they should be able to if they want to. I've never brought a gun to church in my life, but it does seem like the definition of a soft target. Of course not everyone (or even anyone) has to bring a gun to church, just so long as people can bring one, that alone is a deterrent.
I was trying to make an anagram out of the Ben Rhodes link, but I couldn't get past "D-list toady, Ben R, exported tons."
The Arab studio presenter berating the Iranian is one to cherish.
Agree with you on that interview. I watched it a number of times and enjoyed it over and over.