Reminder: Obama Told Supporters, If They Bring a Knife, We Bring a Gun

Obama Flashback: 'If They Bring a Knife to the Fight, We Bring a Gun'...
Mobster wisdom tells us never to bring a knife to a gun fight. But what does political wisdom say about bringing a gun to a knife fight? That's exactly what Barack Obama said he would do to counter Republican attacks "If they bring a knife to the fight, we bring a gun," Obama said at a Philadelphia Fundraiser Friday night. "Because from what I understand folks in Philly like a good brawl. I've seen Eagles fans." You must login to comment. The Fox Nation is for those opposed to intolerance, exces...

On Violent Metaphors
Paul Krugman in today's NY Times: The point is that there’s room in a Democracy for people who ridicule and denounce those who disagree with them; there isn’t any place for eliminationist Rhetoric, for suggestions that those on the other side of a debate must be removed from that debate by whatever means necessary. And it’s the saturation of our political discourse — and especially our airwaves — with eliminationist rhetoric that lies behind the rising tide of violence. Where

OBAMA FLASHBACK: 'If They Bring a Knife to the Fight, We Bring a Gun'...
Yahoo! Buzz Amy Chozick reports on the presidential race from Philadelphia. Mobster wisdom tells us never to bring a knife to a gun fight. But what does political wisdom say about bringing a gun to a knife fight? Sen. Barack Obama talks at a town hall meeting at Radnor Middle School in Wayne, Pa., Saturday, June 14. (AP) That’s exactly what Barack Obama said he would do to counter Republican attacks “If they bring a knife to the fight, we bring a gun,” Obama said at a Philadelphi...

Obamas Political Discourse Tone: If They Bring A Knife To The Fight, We Bring A Gun
Wall Street Journal: Mobster wisdom tells us never to bring a knife to a gun fight. But what does political wisdom say about bringing a gun to a knife fight? That’s exactly what Barack Obama said he would do to counter Republican attacks “If they bring a knife to the fight, we bring a gun,” Obama said at a Philadelphia Fundraiser Friday night. “Because from what I understand folks in Philly like a good brawl. I’ve seen Eagles fans.” The comment drew some laughs and appl

Christian Outreach a blessing to Isle of Wight County
By James Thomas Jr. Correspondent Started as a soup and sandwich Fundraiser to help seniors pay home heating bills 20 winters ago, the Christian Outreach Program has become one of the most effective social safety nets for needy families in Isle of Wight County. It all started in 1990 when the county's fuel assistance program went broke and local churches Christ Episcopal and Good Shepherd Catholic joined forces to launch the first Souper Saturday, said Becky Farmer, chair of the Souper Saturday ...

Ignatieff hits the road to visit rival MPs’ turf
Last updated Sunday, Jan. 09, 2011 8:41PM EST Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff is hitting the road again this week on what’s being billed as the “20/11 tour” – a sprint through 20 ridings in 11 days. But where his summer and fall cross-country excursions were intended to reassure and re-engage Liberals, Mr. Ignatieff will use the winter outing to take direct aim at vulnerable rival MPs. Should the opposition vote down the next Conservative Budget, expected in March, to fo...

Politico Polishes Boehners Knob
The shooting and Boehner’s handling of the response has served to underscore just how tightly run the GOP House operation has been so far. 2. Both took the oath “via the teevee machine” while attending a Fundraiser at the Capitol Visitors Center organized by the campaign of one of them, a location with a mission that expressly forbids political events. 4. The constitution reading the GOP leaders were so proud of, done at the behest of their Teabagger base, skipped entire pages ...

Jennifer Hudson headlines Emanuel fundraiser
Jennifer Hudson headlined a Fundraising concert for Mayoral Candidate Rahm Emanuel tonight at the House of Blues. He introduced the Chicago native, Academy Award winner and new face of Weight Watchers, but Emanuel did not appear on stage with Hudson. She wore a svelte black dress and opened the brief show with her hit single "Spotlight." Read more in Clout Street. ...

Hudson headlines Emanuel fundraiser
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Rubio swats away VP chatter
Washington (CNN) - There are many reasons to place Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Florida, at the top of any 2012 vice presidential shortlist. He's young, telegenic, a talented Fundraiser, and appealing to the Conservative Base. And perhaps most importantly, he's a Hispanic hailing from the nation's largest Battleground state. But Rubio, who has yet to take a vote as a U.S. Senator, was eager to shoot down the speculation in a Radio Interview Monday. "Are you at least open to the possibility?" asked Panama...

Barbour remains involved with Priebus campaign
Despite vigorous denials on the part of RNC chair Candidate Reince Priebus that Haley Barbour and his nephew Henry Barbour are not providing "material" support for his candidacy, Henry Barbour remains heavily involved in defending Priebus in the closed-door email chatter between RNC members about the race. And after Rhode Island RNC chair Giovanni Cicione endorsed a Priebus rival, Barbour fired back, writing "??Nice try, but your analysis belongs at Disney World." "I a...

Rubio Puts the Lid on VP Speculation
CNN reports: Washington (CNN) - There are many reasons to place Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Florida, at the top of any 2012 vice presidential shortlist. He’s young, telegenic, a talented Fundraiser, and appealing to the Conservative Base. And perhaps most importantly, he’s a Hispanic hailing from the nation’s largest Battleground state. But Rubio, who has yet to take a vote as a U.S. Senator, was eager to shoot down the speculation in a Radio Interview Monday. “Are you at...

Lining Up Against Levy
A reader forwarded an e-mail sent today by Rep. Tim Bishop seeking contributions to Babylon Town Supervisor Steve Bellone, who has been not-so-quietly raising campaign cash for a likely challenge to his former fellow Democrat, Suffolk County Executive Steve Levy. “I support Steve Bellone as a leader who can unite Suffolk County residents,” Bishop wrote. “He has a strong, proven record in Babylon as someone who can hold down taxes and spending while maintaining core services. ...

That was fast: Democrats use Arizona shooting for fundraiser, and as excuse to crush 2nd amendment
The bodies were still warm as Democrats ironically targeted an explicit individual right in the US Constitution. From The Politico via memeorandum: Carolyn McCarthy readies Gun Control bill One of the fiercest gun-control advocates in Congress, Rep. Carolyn McCarthy (D-N.Y.), pounced on the shooting massacre in Tucson Sunday, promising to introduce Legislation as soon as Monday targeting the high-capacity ammunition the gunman used. McCarthy ran for Congress after her husband was gunned down an...

Ann Wagner Surges in RNC Chair Race Steele & Priebus Slide
Ambassador, Proven Republican Leader, Visionary, and “West Point Mom” — Ann Wagner is running for RNC Chair. Ann Wagner stands with the Troops - and keeps a Glock pistol at home in her gun cabinet. Ann Wagner had a successful week campaigning for RNC Chair. She did well at the debate and picked up some major Endorsements including the the endorsement of former RNC Chair, Governor Marc Racicot. Ann released this statement on Satuday. With only one week before the RNC Chai...

Mississauga offers $10,000 to send councillors to mayors birthday
The City of Mississauga has offered to shell out more than $10,000 to send all councillors and members of the city’s leadership team to a massive birthday party for Mayor Hazel Mccallion next month. The move, coming as the city faces increasing Budget pressures, has incensed Taxpayers’ groups and baffled some members of council — but the city is defending its outpouring of generosity as a “gesture of goodwill” for the Mayor’s 90th year. Tickets to the lavish e...

Fox News abruptly cuts away from Tucson vigil after mourner mentions Sarah Palin
Stumble This! The Republican Fox News Channel abruptly cut to commercial after a mourner attending a Tuscon, Arizona vigil for those killed in Saturday's shootings mentioned Fox employee Sarah Palin as one of the culprits behind a rising tide of violent Rhetoric in US politics and media. As they awaited the beginning of a Pima County Sheriff's Department Press Conference, Fox News host Shep Smith cued a live video from the vigil for Rep. Gabrielle Giffords (D-AZ), who sustained a bullet wound ...

AZ shooting targets US congresswoman, kills 6
FILE - This undated file photo provided by The Office of Rep. Gabrielle... TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) - A gunman nearly unloaded a semiautomatic weapon at a busy Supermarket Saturday during a public gathering for Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, wounding the Democrat and killing Arizona's chief Federal Judge and five others in an attempted Assassination that left Americans questioning whether divisive politics had pushed the suspect over the edge. The shooting targeted Giffords and left the three-term Congress...

US Senator Marco Rubio (FL-R) Says He Has No Interest in Being Republican VP
Tea Party favorite and new Florida US Senator Marco Rubio says he has no interest in being a Republican VP nominee in 2012 . And why should he? Fresh off his landslide victory in the 2010 Florida Senate race over Crist and Meeks, the political world is Rubio’s oyster.  Marco Rubio is a star in the GOP and has a shining carrer ahead of him. There is no reason why the conservative Rubio should spend 2 years in the Senate and bolt for the useless position of VP. The 39 year old Rubio has

Back for seconds: Michalle Jean’s taste of the Arctic
Last updated Sunday, Jan. 09, 2011 10:57PM EST There won’t be blood, but Michaëlle Jean is scheduled to reprise her role as one of the world’s most famous seal eaters. The former Governor-general will be the guest of honour and keynote speaker at a “Taste of the Arctic” Fundraiser for Inuit cultural programs in Ottawa next month. Beyond the focus on “country foods” like seal, arctic char and caribou, Ms. Jean’s appearance highlights a unique story o...

The Chickens Come Home to Roost
But Kelly's spokesman John Ellinwood says, ""I don't see the connection" between the Fundraisers featuring weapons and Saturday's shooting. He doesn't know the shooter, so he's not responsible. Of course not! How could there possibly be any connection between a harridan traveling the country, screeching at rallies that her angry audience must get rid of those people -" those democratically elected representatives -" identified on her website as specific targets in the crosshairs of a rifle; an...

The Week in Livable Streets Events
Monday-Wednedsay-Thursday-Friday - We usually don’t announce meetings of Metro’s local service councils, but with another round of bus cuts looming, they might be more spirited than usual.  The San Gabriel Valley Council, Westside/Central Council, Gateway Cities Councils and South Bay Council all meet in the next 5 days.  If you live in one of those areas, you might want to get the details and pay them a visit.  Get the full schedule and agendas here. Monday - Tuesday

PRICE OF PRESERVING THE PAST
History isn't cheap. In order to preserve more than 100,000 items at the Jefferson County Historical Society's Paddock Mansion, 228 Washington St., the agency will have to come up with more than just a few dollars. Executive Director William G. Wood said he can't put an exact dollar amount on how much it would cost to preserve the museum's entire collection, but with estimates of thousands of dollars here and there, it's adding up. "Historically, we've been so cautious ...

Young Actor and Young Philanthropist Jordan Van Vranken
"When there's an opportunity to give back, you just do it," noted Jordan. "I will be in Memphis for the annual Radiothon Fundraiser in February, but wanted to find a way to include and involve my friends here in LA." Jordan continued to share her experience with St. Jude, her friend Macy's Leukemia diagnosis and treatment at St. Jude, and her many years of volunteering at The Ronald Mcdonald House in Memphis. "When I lived in Memphis I would play with the kids there, participate in family dinner...

TPM Guide to the Perplexed
In the aftermath of the Giffords shooting there's been a lot of talk about political Speech, politicians and whether there's a climate of violent political Rhetoric. And it's been clear that a lot of politicians weren't clear that certain phrases and statements -- like calling for armed revolution or target practice at Fundraisers -- might lead to misunderstandings. So in the spirit of ettiquette manuals, I thought I'd start putting together a list of things it's probably best not to say simpl...