http://twitter.com/#!/michellemalkin/status/368003364807651328
Civility lecturer Russell Simmons published a “Harriet Tubman Sex Tape” video that he called the “funniest thing I’ve ever seen.” Because, y’know, LOL at slave rape humor and the pornification of the heroic Tubman.
http://twitter.com/#!/sunnyright/status/367866576143273984
After his “buddies from the NAACP” called, Simmons removed the degrading video and reminded everyone how awesomely liberal he is. The hip-hop tycoon apologized “if people r hurt” and retweeted a message declaring him “da Harriet Tubman for our generation.”
http://twitter.com/#!/TarheelKrystle/status/367873316360847361
Here we go again: Liberalism as a defense against the indefensible.
http://twitter.com/#!/Cameron_Gray/status/367989809161449472
Yes, won’t that be fascinating?
http://twitter.com/#!/ExJon/status/367891196435124224
Can we expect beer summits and personal phone calls and the White House leading a national conversation on racism and misogyny? Will President Obama declare that his supporter, Russell Simmons, “could have been me“? Or will Simmons get a pass since he didn’t do anything as offensive as slipping on a rubber Obama mask?
http://twitter.com/#!/sunnyright/status/367886161672683520
http://twitter.com/#!/HarrietBaldwin/status/367876539129409536
http://twitter.com/#!/redsteeze/status/367874052137836545
http://twitter.com/#!/esqcapades/status/367893556012134400
http://twitter.com/#!/robinbmurphy/status/367907976171905024
Oh, there might very well be a phone call from the White House:
http://twitter.com/#!/AnthonyBialy/status/367892670187728896
Stay tuned for the inevitable liberal hypocrisy.
http://twitter.com/#!/redsteeze/status/367890792720764928
http://twitter.com/#!/redsteeze/status/367903676125687808
The free passes are out there, however, the spankings are a far cry from the outrage inspired by the Missouri rodeo clown in an Obama mask.
http://twitter.com/#!/johnlegend/status/367873032930340864
http://twitter.com/#!/WhitlockJason/status/368007553508069376
Lefty UPenn professor Anthea Butler wanted to imprison the creator of that crappy YouTube video that wasn’t responsible for the terrorist attack in Benghazi last year. She’s more than willing to school Simmons, but it looks like he’ll get off without jail time.
http://twitter.com/#!/AntheaButler/status/368003654634438656
http://twitter.com/#!/AntheaButler/status/367989323066793984
Then there’s the ol’ publicity stunt excuse:
http://twitter.com/#!/chrissyteigen/status/367878709757231104
Let’s close this out with some delicious retweets of Simmons’ past tweets.
http://twitter.com/#!/redsteeze/status/367878436821282816
http://twitter.com/#!/redsteeze/status/367878982596710400
http://twitter.com/#!/redsteeze/status/367879582130532353
http://twitter.com/#!/redsteeze/status/367880158637608960
http://twitter.com/#!/redsteeze/status/367881448784527360
http://twitter.com/#!/michellemalkin/status/368004950959210498
As we know, self-awareness is super hard for Simmons.
Simmons LOL’d at Tubman rape vid, but … rodeo clown! What say you, Obama?
Diversity? Romney to address NAACP, race-baiting starts immediately
http://twitter.com/#!/AprilDRyan/status/215073349674606594
It was announced this morning that Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney will address the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People in Houston on July 11, 2012. Those who realize the NAACP is sadly just an arm of the Left reacted with a general “sigh.”
Waste of time; deaf ears MT @PhilipRucker Mitt Romney to address NAACP national convention in Houston on July 11 http://t.co/EdSBwzlS
— Dan McLaughlin (@baseballcrank) June 19, 2012
Some did think it was a smart move and lauded Romney’s decision.
Bold. Good stuff. RT @AprilDRyan: Just learned Mitt Romney is looking forward to addressing the NAACP Convention July 11th
— Charles Chamberlayne (@Chamberlayne) June 19, 2012
The race-baiters, however, came out in full force. In a “post-racial” society, you see, a white man cannot possibly be interested in reaching out to everyone. Unless, of course, that white man is someone like the “first black president” Bill Clinton. Or Al Gore: It’s totally fine to condescend and offensively put on accents when talking to the NAACP. The lapdog media called his highly offensive and flat-out contemptible behavior “spirited.” Exploiting minorities is totally fine as long as one gets some sweet, sweet liberal policy out of it. Know your place!
But Mitt Romney simply wants to address the NAACP? Racism, straight up.
He knows its a black organization right? “@tjholmes: Just in from Romney: he will address the NAACP convention in Houston next month.”
— N€$$¥ (@darlingnessa_) June 19, 2012
Thinking the same thing RT @CruzanChoklate: he need slaves? RT @ChefWaites: Mitt romney reaching out to the NAACP?
— IG: SoloDove (@_SoloDovePR) June 19, 2012
Good Grief….RT @PragObots: LAWD! Romney is gonna address the NAACP convention??? That is gonna be pure comedy! #blacknews #p2 #TFY
— Joanie MacPhee (@JoanieGentian) June 19, 2012
I do think its a good idea that Romney will address Houston NAACP. Im just wondering if he's bringing watermelon. He knows how we love that.
— Shugah (@Shugah) June 19, 2012
I'm already cringeing with embarassment at the thought of what will come out of Romney's mouth in front of the NAACP. @lawrence @maddow
— Leenie Inc. (@leenie909) June 19, 2012
We are cringing with more than embarrassment at the thought that the Left seems to think black people are some sort of strange creatures only to be used for Democrat political gain. Don’t you dare step off that plantation! To be fair, Mitt Romney did express befuddlement at the thought that not all black people think the same. Oh, wait. That was Democrat senator Barbara Boxer in a vile updated version of “y’all look alike.“
Barbara Boxer was shocked into disbelief at the very idea that Harry Alford, the chair of the National Black Chamber of Commerce, actually dared to disagree with the NAACP and the 100 Black Men of Atlanta. Oh, no. That did not suit. Race politics is the Left’s bread and butter. How dare anyone try to break out of the box that Democrats have made for them!
This is one of the most dangerous and harmful forms of racism, as it is insidious and stealth.
A member of the alleged press gets in on the race-baiting action.
Romney was sweating. His NAACP speech had to be good–no, it had to be perfect. He grabbed the phone: "Get me Lanny Davis & Michael Steele"
— Alex Burns (@aburnspolitico) June 19, 2012
Will more members of the media rush in to breathlessly race-bait? Our media Magic 8 Ball says “most likely.”
Still more reprehensible race-baiting.
I fully expect Romney to tell the NAACP how he cried of happiness the night Obama was elected and how some of his best friends are black.
— BWD (@theonlyadult) June 19, 2012
Like when Obama claimed he knows more about Judaism than any other president because all his friends were Jewish? Oh, yeah. And books.
hope he doesnt say anything offensive & typical“@tjholmes: Just in from Romney: he will address the NAACP convention in Houston next month.”
— Angie Cee (@abitofbrownsuga) June 19, 2012
Oh? Does she mean typical as in Obama’s offensive “typical white woman” remark?
https://twitter.com/BlackCanseco/status/215081444219949056
https://twitter.com/KimSmythe2/status/215095420005793793
I wonder how he'll offend Black people. Hope Newt wrote his speech. RT @BlackCanseco: GOOD NEWS: Mitt Romney to address NAACP gathering.
— I Like Sellabussy (@KeenePOV) June 19, 2012
What is truly offensive is how the bigoted Left treats people.
They complain when GOP doesn't show up, but tomatoes come out when we do. Can't win. Romney to attend NAACP convention http://t.co/JdUzPaqM
— Nic Lott (@niclott) June 19, 2012
Post-racial America? Not if the Left has anything to do with it.
Read more: http://twitchy.com/2012/06/19/diversity-romney-to-address-naacp-race-baiting-starts-immediately/
Why Was Five Afraid Of Seven?
Read more: Florida GOP compares LeBron James to … Charlie Crist?
http://twitter.com/#!/FtLauderDaniel/status/487673241818136576
Talking Points Memo notes that the Florida Republican Party wasted no time capitalizing on LeBron James’ decision to return to the Cleveland Cavaliers after four years with the Miami Heat, issuing the following tweet.
http://twitter.com/#!/FloridaGOP/status/487669036768313344
Maybe the Florida GOP should have wasted a little bit of time discussing if the comparison really helped its cause. It is possible to strike while the iron’s too hot.
http://twitter.com/#!/sheelavanhoose/status/487636886177845248
http://twitter.com/#!/FtLauderDaniel/status/487672299701555201
http://twitter.com/#!/AllisonNielsen/status/487689628367851520
http://twitter.com/#!/StephenMcDuffie/status/487685202878017536Read more: http://twitchy.com/2014/07/11/your-worst-tweet-ever-florida-gop-compares-lebron-james-to-charlie-crist/
Here’s The Heartwarming Advice Lady Gaga Gave Taylor Swift
<b>The stars had an adorable exchange on Twitter.</b>
1. Lady Gaga is pretty much killing it right now.
She blew everyone away with her Sound of Music performance at the Oscars, she’s going to be in the next season of American Horror Story AND she got engaged to the very hunky Taylor Kinney.
2. So it’s no wonder that Taylor Swift took to Twitter to praise the superstar.
3. The next day Gaga herself responded to Taylor with this awesome bit of advice:
Read more: http://www.buzzfeed.com/maggyvaneijk/oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-caught-in-a-bad-romance
Perfect! Darrell Issa lists all the reasons not to oppose Obamacare [pic]
http://twitter.com/#!/DarrellIssa/status/368926097720614912
Excellent, and unfortunately way too accurate.
That was an impressive list, compared to some others anyway:
http://twitter.com/#!/JasonBWhitman/status/368926522687488000
Related:
Darrell Issa wins #StopObamacare photo campaign … with fluffy kitten
Alabamians commemorate 2-year anniversary of deadly tornado outbreak
http://twitter.com/#!/GovernorBentley/status/328150874402742272
Gov. Robert Bentley was joined by residents of the state of Alabama in remembering the devastating tornado outbreak that took place two years ago today.
Families lost loved ones, homes and businesses were destroyed and Alabamians were left to pick up the pieces of their lives.
— Gov.Robert Bentley (@GovernorBentley) April 27, 2013
Today, we remember those we lost in the April 2011 storms, and we honor those who survived.
— Gov.Robert Bentley (@GovernorBentley) April 27, 2013
The road to recovery has not been easy, and we will continue to rebuild our lives, homes, businesses, schools and our state.
— Gov.Robert Bentley (@GovernorBentley) April 27, 2013
I am proud of the progress Alabama has made, and I know that we will continue to heal.
— Gov.Robert Bentley (@GovernorBentley) April 27, 2013
Sen. Jeff Sessions also released a statement.
Sessions issued a statement on the two-year anniversary of the devastating tornado outbreak in Alabama: 1.usa.gov/14YCEQE
— Sen. Jeff Sessions (@SenatorSessions) April 27, 2013
“April 27th marks the two-year anniversary of the tornado outbreak that swept across Alabama. We continue to pray for those who lost their loved ones in these tragic storms. The devastation and aftermath will not soon be forgotten, but the everlasting impression will be of the resolve and pride the people of Alabama showed in aiding and caring for their fellow citizens in a time of great need. Today, we remember the lives lost, the towns affected, and the spirit of the people in this great state. I have seen first-hand the inspiring redevelopment, and we must be committed to seeing these rebuilding efforts through to ensure a full recovery.”
RT @wxhistorian: 4/27/2011: 252 dead in one of Alabama’s worst #tornado outbreaks ever.#ALWX
— Joel Aldridge (@tanjabama) April 27, 2013
You don’t appreciate what you have till its gone. #April27 #Tornado #MyHomeWasAffected
— Katelyn Sharie Payne (@KayKay1434) April 27, 2013
RT @markmazzarello: Two years later we remember, and for the rest of our lives, we won’t forget April 27, 2011 #TTownNeverDown
— Hunter Johnson (@HunterLJohnson) April 27, 2013
Always remembering the victims from the Alabama Tornado outbreak from 2 years ago. Never forget being in B’ham that day. #April27 #PrayersUp
— Rhett Lashlee (@rhettlashlee) April 27, 2013
2 yrs ago today Tuscaloosa,Alabama was hit by a F4 tornado. I huddled in a small closet as my house was being destroyed, some things will
— Liz Cox-Harrell (@beachfreak4864) April 27, 2013
Here’s a chart of the many tornadoes that passed through the state on that day.
Tornado tracks for April 27, 2011 outbreak. 4 EF5s, dozens of EF3+. Smithville, MS; Tuscaloosa, AL.. etc devastated twitter.com/reedtimmerTVN/…
— Reed Timmer (@reedtimmerTVN) April 27, 2013
Some have posted chilling images of the storms and devastation left behind.
I liked a @youtube video youtu.be/p6yL2PZYMlY?a Tornado footage by James spann 4/27/11 Tuscaloosa Alabama
— Pariz1Main bitch ahh (@pariz1mainbitch) April 27, 2013
MT @stormchaserben Pic:Regenerated Tuscaloosa/Jefferson Cty tornado touching down(frm Hidden Ridge Dr in Margaret AL) twitter.com/StormchaserBen…
— BarouskiDave (@TornadoesDave) April 27, 2013
How powerful is a tornado? A pic I took 2 years ago in Pleasant Grove, AL of wheelbarrow that met a truck. ow.ly/i/1Z8vv @spann
— Traylor Lovvorn (@tlovvorn) April 27, 2013
2 years ago. Tornado hit our plant in Tuscaloosa. This pic was taken by our plant manager. twitter.com/Gwgerg/status/…
— greg williams (@Gwgerg) April 27, 2013
Those who lost their lives will not be forgotten.
Remember the April 27th Tornado victims
— SkeetBonerofAlabama (@HezSoKrayzee) April 27, 2013
Remembering 4/27 as I now live where the tornado ripped through and lost great people #godblessthatfamily
— Kirsten Evans (@kirstenlacey15) April 27, 2013
2 years ago today that tornado hit us in ringgold.. Exit 348.. Everybody show respect and don’t forget all the loved ones that were lost!!
— Arron Gribble (@arron_gribble) April 27, 2013
2 years ago, tornado outbreak rocks AL.We remember those who are no longer with us, and we remember the strength of this great state.
— Ashley McDonald (@McDonaldWeather) April 27, 2013
Bless those who lost their lives, families and homes in the tornados of April 27, 2011.#WeAreAlabama
— Charles Bloom (@CharlesBloomSC) April 27, 2013
Its been 2 years since “the” tornado. So many families, businesses, & communities, continue to rebuild their lives. Prayers. #WeAreAlabama
— Niki Noto (@NikiNoto) April 27, 2013
2 years ago today. #neverforget #ttownneverdown #April27 #tornado I love my #Tuscaloosa
— Wanda (@EllaSalter) April 27, 2013
Read more: http://twitchy.com/2013/04/27/alabamians-commemorate-2-year-anniversary-of-deadly-tornado-outbreak/
Not so affordable: O-care train wreck sparks ‘Obamacare sticker shock’
http://twitter.com/#!/RBPundit/status/394834906712248320
#ObamacareStickerShock is the latest hashtag sparked by the Obamacare train wreck. As Twitchy reported, Americans have discovered that the whole “you can keep your plan” thing was a total lie. Citizens are taking to Twitter, sickened by job losses, cancellation notices and unaffordable rising premiums. Many are finding that they cannot “keep” any insurance at all: They cannot afford it now.
Rep. Price recently put the cancellation notice avalanche in devastating perspective. And Brit Hume smacked down Juan Williams’ pitiful attempt at spin on Sunday. Today, the bleeding continues:
http://twitter.com/#!/_AngelaMorabito/status/394836116852838401
You mean “free,” doesn’t actually mean “free”?!?! Someone has to pay for it? Weird.
And the bill? Higher than before:
http://twitter.com/#!/SenLeeComs/status/392649892663144448
Huh. Who’d have thunk it?
Enter #ObamaStickerShock:
http://twitter.com/#!/RBPundit/status/394836438576922624
http://twitter.com/#!/GOPcomedy/status/394836787991814145
http://twitter.com/#!/Johnnywhales/status/394836929323085824
http://twitter.com/#!/suze109/status/394838888100794370
http://twitter.com/#!/CantBelieve10/status/394838509414277120
http://twitter.com/#!/RBPundit/status/394840516434468864
Do we smell a second hashtag?
http://twitter.com/#!/CuffyMeh/status/394835237177282561
Ha! As Twitchy readers know, the only thing you can “keep” are Obama’s lies.
Related:
Bam! Rep. Price puts the O-care cancellation notice avalanche in devastating perspective
‘Sad ass government!’ Citizens ‘can’t afford’ raised premiums; Will ‘keep’ penalty, lose insurance
‘He just got owned!’ Brit Hume smacks Juan Williams’ absurd Obamacare spin
Brit Hume slams WH O-Care ‘supposed’ success stories; Citizen shares his ‘success’ [pic]
O-Scare avalanche: Escaped cancellation notice? Americans ‘keep’ doubled, tripled premiums
Heckuva job, President ShamWow! Americans: ‘I lost my job due to Obamacare’
Hey, look! Media finally notice Americans are getting insurance cancellation notices!
Like a record, baby! Hey, media, time to stop spinning Obamacare disaster as a ‘glitch’?
Obamacare train wreck: Americans tweet anger, surprise over cancellations, higher premiums
WH flack @HealthCareTara pushes MMFA spin; Crickets when citizens tell her ‘my plan was canceled’
Finally! Citizen discovers what Obama means by ‘let me be clear’ [pic]
‘I’m going to have to cook some meth’: ‘Affordable care’ plans not so affordable
‘Thanks to Obamacare’: Rep. Gardner opts out of federal health care, his insurance plan is canceled
Health insurers to customers: If you like your plan, you can keep … nah, you’re screwed
Hey, know what you get to ‘keep’ with Obamacare? Cancellation notices
‘Affordable’ care: NC family’s health insurance premiums to skyrocket 430 percent
Not-so-Affordable Care Act: Tweeters sickened by rising health care premiums
Put on your shocked face: Health insurance companies warn premiums could ‘increase sharply’
Ted Cruz: Has the cost of your health insurance increased? Citizens: My premium skyrocketed
Bless her heart: Donna Brazile blames ‘price gauging’ not Obamacare for rising premiums
Funniest tweet of the day: Donna Brazile has ‘no good answer’ to explain ‘why my premium jumped up’
Ho-ho-hope and change: Health insurance premiums skyrocket just in time for Christmas
Read more: http://twitchy.com/2013/10/28/not-so-affordable-obamacare-train-wreck-sparks-obamacarestickershock/
Ron Fournier’s ‘provocative hypothetical’ on quarantines? Gun seizures
http://twitter.com/#!/ChasFlemming/status/526888750186369024
National Journal reporter Ron Fournier has been doing a lot of chin scratching on the Ebola crisis lately, leading to some head scratching from his Twitter followers. Just yesterday, he tweeted a photo that seemed to equate the Ebola quarantine policies of Govs. Cuomo and Christie with World War II internment camps (while overlooking quarantines in Illinois and Connecticut).
Followers suggested a grip was in order, but instead, Fournier on Monday suggested that some “anti-government, pro-liberty” types wanted to “cavalierly” quarantine people.
Nothing cavalier about a disease that liquifies your organs.
How about trusting state government over the feds?
We can all agree the federal government would be easier to trust to handle the crisis if it could settle on some guidelines; the CDC issued yet another new set of guidelines today.
Amen to that.
Hmm … speaking of a slippery slope, is this hypothetical exercise headed where we think it’s headed? Yep.
Another day, another shaky analogy? Noted.
We hope you’ve enjoyed today’s ride down the slippery slope; the attraction is now closed.
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Related:
Ron Fournier compares the NY/NJ/IL/CT Ebola quarantine to WWII internment camps
Ron Fournier: For the record, nobody is panicking about Ebola
Obesity linked to brain function
Researchers at Aalto University and University of Turku have revealed how obesity is associated with altered opioid neurotransmission in the brain.
New research reveals how obesity is associated with altered functioning of brain’s opioid system, which is intimately involved in generating… http://goo.gl/4fYKgX #BodyMassIndex, #CardiovascularDisease, #Disease, #Food, #Health, #Hypertension, #Obesity, #PhysicalExercise, #PositronEmissionTomography, #UnitedStates