Which brings us to a central question: Even if Thompson was freelancing, as now seems to be the case, was it clear from the beginning that such behavior would not be tolerated in the travel office and, more broadly, throughout state government?
[U.S. Attorney] Biskupic, an appointee of President Bush, has moved carefully in this politically explosive case.
[Democratic Governor] Doyle has correctly condemned Thompson's actions and said the right words. Doyle said Monday he has "zero tolerance for ethical lapses in government."
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel editorial (June 14, 2006)
Contrast these statements with what liberals are saying now.
It is a cynical and hypocritical attempt by liberals to politicize the case and turn it into something that it wasn't.
Wednesday, April 11, 2007
The jury said she was guilty
Marvin Bizzelle, 68, a Milwaukee man who sat on the jury that convicted Georgia Thompson, stood firmly behind the decision to convict the civil servant.
"As far as I'm concerned - and I'm sure any other juror you talk to will tell you the same thing - she was guilty of manipulating the contract," Bizzelle said.
He added that he couldn't tell prosecutors how to proceed but said: "I would appeal. According to the evidence that was presented, she violated every rule, and that's why we found her guilty."
- jsonline
"As far as I'm concerned - and I'm sure any other juror you talk to will tell you the same thing - she was guilty of manipulating the contract," Bizzelle said.
He added that he couldn't tell prosecutors how to proceed but said: "I would appeal. According to the evidence that was presented, she violated every rule, and that's why we found her guilty."
- jsonline
Liberal dishonesty
Now the New York Times, in an editorial, is asking whether Republican U.S. Attorney Steve Biskupic was politically motivated in prosecuting Georgia Thompson.
And, as with many in the media and liberal blogosphere, they conveniently leave out the fact that then Democratic AG Peg Lautenschlager and Democratic DA Brian Blanchard (two politicians as partisan as they come) also reviewed the evidence. This is dishonest. If you are going to imply - without evidence - that Biskupic was acting with political motivation, you should inform readers that two prominent Democrats were involved in the review of the evidence.
- Jessica McBride
No surprise here. Including information about Democrats would not fit with the liberal agenda.
And, as with many in the media and liberal blogosphere, they conveniently leave out the fact that then Democratic AG Peg Lautenschlager and Democratic DA Brian Blanchard (two politicians as partisan as they come) also reviewed the evidence. This is dishonest. If you are going to imply - without evidence - that Biskupic was acting with political motivation, you should inform readers that two prominent Democrats were involved in the review of the evidence.
- Jessica McBride
No surprise here. Including information about Democrats would not fit with the liberal agenda.
McCain
"It is the right road. It is necessary and just."
"Democrats, who deny our soldiers the means to prevent an American defeat, have chosen another road. It may appear to be the easier course of action but it is a much more reckless one."
"Our defeat in Iraq would constitute a defeat in the war against terror and extremism, and would make the world a much more dangerous place."
- Sen. John McCain
I agree.
"Democrats, who deny our soldiers the means to prevent an American defeat, have chosen another road. It may appear to be the easier course of action but it is a much more reckless one."
"Our defeat in Iraq would constitute a defeat in the war against terror and extremism, and would make the world a much more dangerous place."
- Sen. John McCain
I agree.
Tuesday, April 10, 2007
Imus
"I must admit, if you turned to 'Def Comedy Jam,' you would probably hear the same words, but it's not loaded with the same history as when someone like Don Imus, who has said things like this before, says it."
- Marc Lamont Hill, professor of urban education and American studies at Temple University (quoted by Lori Price in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
Of course. It is not what you say, it is who you are.
More of the liberal double standard.
One of the most interesting aspects of this case is that Imus mistakenly thought he was going to get a free pass because of his "good works."
If he had been a hardcore liberal, he would have gotten complete immunity. But if Imus was a hardcore liberal and said stupid offensive things, then he would not be Imus. He would be Al Franken.
- Marc Lamont Hill, professor of urban education and American studies at Temple University (quoted by Lori Price in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
Of course. It is not what you say, it is who you are.
More of the liberal double standard.
One of the most interesting aspects of this case is that Imus mistakenly thought he was going to get a free pass because of his "good works."
If he had been a hardcore liberal, he would have gotten complete immunity. But if Imus was a hardcore liberal and said stupid offensive things, then he would not be Imus. He would be Al Franken.
Global warming hits New York
The groundhog's prediction for an early spring is proving wrong in New York City, where a cold front has kept temperatures about 7 degrees below the historical average this month, the National Weather Service said.
Just 10 days into April, temperatures have averaged 42 degrees Fahrenheit (5.5 Celsius), about one degree warmer than the average for April 1874, the coldest on record, said Michael Silva, meteorologist with the National Weather Service's Upton, New York, station.
- bloomberg.com
Close to the coldest April in history?
Most liberals, including Mr. and Mrs. Anonymous, would agree that the colder than normal weather is caused by global warming.
And the Goracle would agree also.
Just 10 days into April, temperatures have averaged 42 degrees Fahrenheit (5.5 Celsius), about one degree warmer than the average for April 1874, the coldest on record, said Michael Silva, meteorologist with the National Weather Service's Upton, New York, station.
- bloomberg.com
Close to the coldest April in history?
Most liberals, including Mr. and Mrs. Anonymous, would agree that the colder than normal weather is caused by global warming.
And the Goracle would agree also.
Competing for cheerful supporters
Democrat John Edwards is touting prominent gay supporters who have signed on to his presidential campaign, including a former adviser to President Clinton.
But Edwards has competition for the gay community's support - Barack Obama's campaign has also said he is opposed to "Don't Ask, Don't Tell," as has Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton's campaign. She also told the Human Rights Campaign last month that she wants a partnership with gays if elected president.
- AP
But Edwards has competition for the gay community's support - Barack Obama's campaign has also said he is opposed to "Don't Ask, Don't Tell," as has Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton's campaign. She also told the Human Rights Campaign last month that she wants a partnership with gays if elected president.
- AP
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