The Gateway (Mmm…McMahon Mosque Mop-Up Edition)

Verdict: Nelson is credible because she's clearly too dumb to lie; and therefore she is credible in her assertion that no one else in the campaign ordered her to say stupid shit to a reporter. Further, the reason she gives for the memo's existence rings true–in fact, it's a slightly cleaned up version of the reason I found most likely (she's says poaching the other guy's money; I said drying it up). Fired aide in 'Jewish money' flap speaks – Maggie Haberman – POLITICO.com www.politico.com

The Landmark Commission vote is not a capitulation; it is a victory for the Rule of Law. The Rule of Law is one of our most important values, and let us be clear: Our Values Are BETTER! Bill Maher on the Superiority of Western Values www.youtube.com

To my sincere misguided friends on the right. I will never forgive or forget 9/11, And I've supported been outspoken against Islamo-facism (I even call it that)–but it is because our values are superior that I do not oppose the Young Man's Islamic Association at the Holy Mother Coat Factory Quote For The Day III – The Daily Dish | By Andrew Sullivan andrewsullivan.theatlantic.com

 

Since Brodsky says he would defend the legal right of the "mosque's" supporters to build, his "personal opposition" is what lawyers call "mere dicta."

Which, I guess, makes him a mere dick. Brodsky Remains (Personally) Opposed To Ground Zero Mosque | The New York Observer www.observer.com

 

Room 8's Yoda poses an uncomfortable question A Question For Peter King | Room Eight www.r8ny.com

 

Yes, the Republicans seems to want to repeal the First Amendment, but in exchange they're offering us a dozen others. Constitutional Conservatism | The New Republic www.tnr.com

 

I know intellectually that burning a confederate flag is nearly as ugly and provocative as waiving one, but against my better judgment, the idea appeals to me. One Progressive's Nat'l Scheme To Burn Confederate Flags At Tea Party Rallies tpmdc.talkingpointsmemo.com

 

Eventually Frum is just going to understand that sensible conservatism is a hopeless cause and give up; meanwhile, we can all enjoy him Is Obama a Socialist? | FrumForum www.frumforum.com