In Which Bill Otis (Haltingly) Begins To “See The Light” — On Real Immigration Issues.

I’ll only note it in passing — as he’d had at least five decades of privileged access — an elite education, newspapers, graduate level CLE (from law schools) and think tanks… to figure the truth out.

And he… didn’t. [That sort of willful blindness is exactly what MLK called out, as… the worst of the worst, in “decent and polite” whyte society.]

He voted Tangerine three times — knowing full well that this was a purely… racists’ choice.

Forgive me for noticing that he and John and Paul and Scott are softening on immigration because of… pure practical expediency. [They long knew the crossing was a simple traffic ticket — and each of them has had dozens of those. But they advocated kidnapping and nearly certain deaths (on refoulment), for anyone walking in — on foot.]

Because MAGA is getting blown out of the water in early mid-term elections, wherever it relies on racist claptrap — about immigration — and immigrants… that is what is driving this very late in life faux-“enlightenment”.

So these guys are… chameleon-ing, before our eyes… solely because they now feel bad about murders ICE committed in their names, and with their lusty blessings.

Forgive me if I refuse to cheer their new-found… morality.

For it is nothing like that — at all.

It is a [losing] wager with the devil, exclusively.

Out.

And Now, The Ongoing Mpox Clade 1b Outbreak Has Reached… Moscow. If Putin Notices, Trump Might Too(?)…

It seems almost crazy to say it aloud, but perhaps if Putin makes a statement… then Tangerine 2.0 might take notice. Perhaps.

But that is where we are, right now. Here’s that latest item — and a bit:

…A second patient diagnosed with mpox… has been admitted to Domodedovo Hospital in Moscow, Russian media report.

As reported by Azernews, citing foreign media, the announcement was made by Andrey Osipov, the hospital’s chief physician.

Osipov said that Russia’s Federal Service for Surveillance on Consumer Rights Protection and Human Well-Being (Rospotrebnadzor) has launched an investigation to identify the possible source of infection and trace all contacts of the infected individual.

Preliminary information indicates that the newly diagnosed patient had contact with the first mpox patient who was previously hospitalized at the same medical facility….

Now you know. Onward, resolutely.

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Bad Bunny: First “Album Of Year” As A Spanish Language Album…

The times… they are a-changin’.

Nicki Minaj is… out. Humanity… is in (per Variety):

…Bad Bunny has made Grammys history as the first Spanish-language artist to win album of the year with his hit album “Debí Tirar Más Fotos.”

He beat Justin Bieber (“Swag”), Sabrina Carpenter (“Man’s Best Friend”), Clipse, Pusha T and Malice (“Let God Sort Em Out”), Kendrick Lamar (“GNX”), Leon Thomas (“Mutt”) and Tyler, the Creator (“Chromakopia”) in the category….

In his [earlier] acceptance speech, the Puerto Rican musician got right to the point.

“Before I say thanks to God, I’m going to say ICE out. We’re not savage, we’re not animals, we’re not aliens. We are humans and we are Americans. Also, I will say to people, I know it’s tough to know not to hate on these days and I was thinking sometimes, we get contaminados [contaminated], I don’t know how to say that in English. The hate gets more powerful with more hate. The only thing that is more powerful than hate is love. So please, we need to be different. If we fight, we have to do it with love. We don’t hate them. We love our people. We love our family, and that’s the way to do it. With love….”

Onward.

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This Bears Repeating — About “Dead Ender” MAGAts…

Ran across this… and we don’t make the proactive, offense / winning case often enough (about why immigration is a wonderful thing anymore), because we are so busy disabusing the hard right of their despicable lies — and senseless cruelty.

In any event… Do go read it all — it rings true:

…Immigrants did not steal your job, your town, or your future. Automation, corporate greed, and your refusal to adapt did, and these innocent and wonderful immigrants simply refused to sit still while the world has changed.

They commit less crime, start more businesses, work longer hours, and move where the work actually is, which is why they terrify your cowardly and moronic movement built entirely on excuses. You are not defending America; you are defending stagnation, wrapping personal failure in a flag and calling it patriotism. The border is not the crisis. The crisis is grown adults who would rather scream about immigrants than compete in the country immigrants still believe in….

Excellent!

USDC Judge Boasberg: Completely Exonerated, After Bondi Smear…

This should surprise no one who’s been paying attention.

He’s a very fine jurist, and this proves it:

…After conducting an initial review, the chief judge of a circuit may dismiss a complaint of judicial misconduct if he concludes:

(A) that the claimed conduct, even if it occurred, “is not prejudicial to the effective and expeditious administration of the business of the courts”;

(B) that the complaint “is directly related to the merits of a decision or procedural ruling”;

(C) that the complaint is “frivolous” because the charges are wholly unsupported; or

(D) that the complaint “lack[s] sufficient evidence to raise an inference
that misconduct has occurred.” Judicial-Conduct Rule 11(c)(1)(A)–(D); see 28 U.S.C.
§ 352(a), (b).

This complaint warrants dismissal….

Now you know. Onward, resolutely.

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Hey John: “Insurgency” Requires That A LAWFUL Authority Is Being Resisted…

Once again, our favorite mental midget, John Hinderaker seeks a false equivalency.

John believes that the lawful and largely peaceful resistance — against an unlawful and violent federal ICE/DHS attack… which has now been found by multiple courts, at multiple levels, to be violating both our federal statutes, and the US Constitution… amounts to an “insurgency”.

Words do matter, John. And yours… lie.

When Greg Bovino orders his men to shoot Mr. Pretti down in the street, or to shoot Renee Good, in her car — who is trying to drive away (defenseless)… it is our right, and perhaps even our duty — to protest this wanton abuse of power.

Just as it is our duty to seek the return of a kidnapped five-year-old — snatched away from a bus stop — to dusty West Texas… all without any due process.

Do you sit this one out, John. This is a discussion for adults only.

Out.

[U: Opinion, Linked.] Who Needs To Be… ORDERED(?)… To Release A Kidnapped 5-Year Old?! WHO?!

Lil’ Liam Ramos (and his father) are to be freed, in dusty West Texas by Sunday Tuesday morning — and returned by jet (at govt. expense), to Minnesota.

That’s a small relief.

But what sort of monster thinks these are acceptable tactics of engagement?!

[Trivial Update: The malign idiot Bill Glahn, over at Powerline, makes a whole post out of a typo on an order signed on a Saturday. The order says February 31, because the Ramos legal team didn’t know if the USDC Judge would be reachable / be there — to sign it still in January — on the Saturday the 31st. This, from a guy who cannot comprehend the US Constitution’s clear “due process” clause… and a guy who praises an orange dotard who thinks the CEO of ARCO is “ARCO Guy”. And Tim Cook is “Tim Apple”. Holy Sh!t. Insane.]

Kristi Noem must be cashiered, immediately. Out.

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