Algerian assault ends crisis, 19 hostages dead. “The standoff has put the spotlight on al-Qaida-linked groups that roam remote areas of the Sahara, threatening vital infrastructure and energy interests.” Wait, wasn’t the Demo-meme “Al Qaida is dead and GM is alive”? So is this Al’s ghost?

Dear Washington, thanks for my new tax increase. “After all, who’s more qualified to talk about shared sacrifice than those who can vote themselves pay raises whenever they want, pass laws they don’t have to subject themselves to and take vacations all over the world that are bought and paid for by others.” But, thank Gaia we’re not governed by aloof plutocrats like Mitt Romney….

Good news – Newsweek still delusional. Can he deliver? If we’re talking lousy policy, demagougery, crypto-fascism or a so-so golf score, the answer is “YEAH!” Love the Mussolini pose on Newsweek’s “sort of god”.

Woman brutally stabbed inside Bed Bath & Beyond Store in N.J. Apparently a random attack – suspect “is known locally as a suspected animal abuser.” Knives don’t stab people, psychos and criminals stab people. But count on our brain-dead “leaders” to demand that everyone start eating with sporks.

A tale Of two New York cities: The Rich And The Hungry. “The inflationary impact of the extremely wealthy is squeezing food prices to the point that many low income families simply cannot afford to eat.” For all their whining about the middle class, progressive utopias end up destroying it. Eventually what’s left are the very rich and the very poor. Outside of that (and the widespread death and suffering brought on by “good intentions”) progressivism works great.

Obama campaign to relaunch as nonprofit organization? “In an email to supporters last week, former Obama campaign manager Jim Messina said the group would host discussions with the goal of figuring out how to use the campaign’s infrastructure and voter database to support the president in his second term.” Because all he really knows how to do is campaign.

Can today’s economic disorder and political incompetence lead to world-wide violence? “The masses are angry, and the elites are circling the wagons. The elite are willing to play with deadly fire to hold onto their power. And that is the parallel we should be monitoring.” Today’s political class is self-righteous, arrogant and incompetent; one of those by itself is bad but all three together…

Obama, Clinton silent on hostage crisis. About 40 people, including at least 7 Americans, are being held hostage by Islamists mostly peaceful hostage takers in Algeria but Obama and Clinton are mum. We infer they consider this to be not worthy of their attention but whether law-abiding citizens own guns apparently is. Great, more Nanny Bloombergs. BTW, Romney mentioned the brewing conflict in the area during one of the debates and was mocked for it. Great job, media.

Social Security Cliff in sight; retirees will outlive Trust Fund; ramifications of nonmarketable IOUs and privatization. “…the alleged “trust fund” is nothing more than “nonmarketable Treasuries — really IOUs from one branch of government to another” that have no real value.” Reality cannot be fooled, not even by Barack Obama.

A message to the ‘Left’ from a ‘Right Wing Extremist’. “Many Democrats and Republicans are not stupid, and want above all else to see the tenets of freedom respected and protected. Unfortunately, they also tend to believe that only their particular political party is the true defender of liberty. The bottom line is, at the top of each party there is very little if any discernible difference between the two. If you ignore all the rhetoric and only look at action, the Republican and Democratic leadership are essentially the same animal working for the same special interests. There is no left and right; only those who wish to be free, and those who wish to control.” Are our politics just a kabuki dance staged for the benefit of the political class? Maybe…

Mostly peaceful leftwing activist arrested for planning Molotov cocktail attack on Gov. Scott Walker. National media doesn’t see fit to report it because it doesn’t further their agenda and it happened in Wisconsin, but mostly because it doesn’t further their agenda. Journ0lism!

ObamaMiles coming soon; Transportation “Trust Fund” broke; Obama weighs huge tax on miles driven; scheme to boost taxes 250%. “As with Social Security, there is no ‘Transportation Trust Fund’, only a stack of unmarketable IOUs from one branch of government to another.” Politicians and “trust” go together like rust and your ’53 Chevy.

Whole Foods CEO says Obama healthcare law is “more like fascism”. “Socialism is where the government owns the means of production. In fascism, the government doesn’t own the means of production, but they do control it, and that’s what’s happening with our healthcare programs and these reforms.” Fascism is crony capitalism only with a uniform instead of a business suit.

Andrew Cuomo’s empty gun-control win. “Politics, not policy, looks to have been the point of Cuomo’s so-called SAFE Act of 2013, a gun-control bill marinated in rhetoric certain to please those liberal Democrats who pick presidential candidates… it’s cosmetically correct, but it’s substantively — and perhaps constitutionally— a cynical exercise.” All politics is now just street theatre for idiots. That’s how Barack Obama got to have an 8-year vacation on your dime.

Journ0lists, politicians refuse to post lawn sign saying “HOME IS PROUDLY GUN FREE”. James O’Keefe and team pose as anti-gun activists offering “gun free” signs to various anti-gun journ0lists, who refuse. Hypocrisy? Well, on the surface it seems that way but… SHUT UP! [Video at the link.] And if Project Veritas’ brand of real journalism appeals to you, consider making a donation.

French capital flight spikes as Hollande hits business. “A key gauge of the French money supply — six-month real M1 — has been contracting at an accelerating rate ever since Mr Holland’s election in May.” “The employers group MEDEF said business was ‘in revolt across the country’, warning that bankruptcies were accelerating and firms were slashing investment. ‘Large foreign investors are shunning France altogether,’ it said.” Socialism’s perfect record continues.

Obamacare mandate may be “mandate plus”. Belated realization the penalties (“taxes” to John Roberts) for not buying health insurance under ObamaCare are not very penalizing (taxing.) “’The key really is, how do you get younger people to buy coverage?’ said [an insurance co. veep.] ‘If you can jump in and out every time you need services, costs will go up.'” Hey, younger people – you voted for this clown and he’s repaying you by sticking his claws deeper into your wallets (those of you that have wallets.) You’re welcome.

Britain can no long afford to pay the extortionate cost of the welfare state. “…state handouts (£207 billion a year) mop up every penny we pay in income tax (£155 billion a year).” “A hesitant plan to cap future increases was met with angry hostility by many in politics and the media.” Sounds a lot like here, doesn’t it? And they’ve already raised taxes to make the rich pay their “fair share”, which “unexpectedly” did not fix anything.

Journal News gun permit map used by burglars to target White Plains home? “A White Plains residence pinpointed on a controversial handgun permit database was burglarized Saturday, and the burglars’ target was the homeowner’s gun safe.” In other news, “Fecal matter mailed to [Journal News] editor CynDee Royle.” Sending fecal matter to an a***ole – how ironic.

Harry Reid’s name surfaces in bribery case. “Embattled St. George businessman Jeremy Johnson says new Utah Attorney General John Swallow helped broker a deal in 2010 in which Johnson believed he was to pay Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid $600,000 to make a federal investigation into Johnson’s company go away.” Probably just a guilt by association thing – we’re sure the media wouldn’t even bring it up if Harry were a Republican.

Republican establishment declares war on GOP voters. “As seen from the halls of power, the problem is that Republican voters think it’s OK to replace incumbent senators and congressman who don’t represent the views of their constituents.” “The Republican establishment has two choices. They can act as mature party leaders of a national political party, or they can protect their own self-interest.” Any guesses as to which they’ll pick? Stop laughing.

Pretend Gun Control. “For instance, the ‘gun-free’ school zone is a victory in disarming people in the same way that getting all countries except North Korea and Iran to destroy their nuclear weapons would be a victory in nuclear disarmament.” “Something” must be done and that something will not work anyway so let’s ban something that doesn’t exist and declare “problem solved.” Sounds like the perfect solution for today’s sound-bite-driven low-information society.

Prosecutor who gave David Gregory a pass is family friend. “It is shameful that the politicians running the nation’s capital have sent the clear message that there are two systems of justice in the city: one for the rich and powerful and one for everyone else.” Just ask US Army veteran James Brinkley, who is still grappling with the fallout from his arrest last year on the same charge, about that. BTW, Brinkley is black. Where’s Al Sharpton and the “speaking truth to power” crowd?

Harry Reid to Obama: Please ignore Congress and raise the debt ceiling on your own. All check$ and no balances. Bye-bye Constitutional repubilc, hello banana republic.

Media rattled by coming layoffs at the NYT. Why “rattled”? “…it’s a matter of the Times being the canary in the coal mine. And what happens to the Times in January will happen to MSNBC and Politico in August.” “They shouldn’t worry too much about being fired – after all, this is a vigorous, growing economy with lots of opportunity for work, as they reported throughout the past three years.” This just in: “Time Inc. Will Lay Off 700 After 5% Ad Decline.” Unexpectedly!