Gov. Chris Christie the Chivalrous
NJ.com reports on another impressive moment in the political life of New Jersey Governor Chris Christie:
Baylor ends study-abroad in Mexico due to violence
In recent months, I’ve focused on Mexico and the cartel-related violence there, which directly relates to the security of our own southern border and that of the people who live in the area. Occasionally, I’ve been accused of demonizing Mexico and Mexicans by grossly exaggerating the problem. Perhaps, though I don’t believe so. But, if I am guilty of scaremongering, so is Baylor University:
Thursday Open Thread
Been a hectic day so far for the Sistah, and will be the same once I get back from lunch. Probably won’t be able to check back in until much later this afternoon. Can’t wait to write about the news of Axelturf and Rahmbo preparing to exit this administration stage left.
Showing my support for pro-life conservative men like Rep. Paul Ryan (R-WI)
Rep. Paul Ryan, a rising star in the GOP, has recently come under fire from some pro-life groups and conservative bloggers for recent comments he made that gave some people the impression that he was in agreement with other prominent Republican politicians like Gov. Haley Barbour (MS) and Gov. Mitch Daniels (IN) on calling for a short-term “truce” with social conservatives over social issues like abortion.
State Department: “Get your kids out of Monterrey”
The security situation in northern Mexico continues to worsen as an attempted kidnapping sparks a warning for Americans living in Monterrey and an order from the State Department: Get your children out.
She’s running, all right. You betcha.
A friend posted a link about this on Twitter the other day, asking if this was Sarah Palin’s first ad of the 2012 campaign: