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Stuart Robert’s alabaster history wars

ON IT GOES, the Liberal Party attempting to recast Australia into its own image.

And if there was to be such an image, it would be an alabaster statue of a tall and impossibly noble-looking Captain Cook, in a huge tricorn hat, sword gallantly outstretched, with a knee-high leather boot grinding into Australia’s virgin soil a dusky native’s head.

Yes, the Liberal Party is trying to change the history books again.

Enter MP Stuart Robert, stage right. Stage Far-Right, to be precise.

Stuart Robert’s alabaster history wars

Stuart Robert’s alabaster history wars

America's Shame

Jim Jordan Feigns Amnesia When Asked To Clarify Jan 6 Trump Conversation | Crooks and Liars

Jim Jordan Feigns Amnesia When Asked To Clarify Jan 6 Trump Conversation

“On January 6, did you speak before during or after the Capitol was attacked?” the reporter probed. Jordan looked up in the air making believe he had a think about it. “Ahhh, I’d have to go…IIiiiiii I spoke with him that day after. I think after,” his voice raised almost an octave higher. “I don’t know if I spoke to him in the morning or not? I just don’t know. Have to go back, I mean, I don’t don’t don’t–” he stammered.

Source: Jim Jordan Feigns Amnesia When Asked To Clarify Jan 6 Trump Conversation | Crooks and Liars

Identity Politics

Ron DeSantis Blows The Anti-Semitic Dog Whistle On Andrew Gillum | Crooks and Liars

Ron DeSantis Blows The Anti-Semitic Dog Whistle On Andrew Gillum

What else would you expect from a right-wing Christian, Trump-licking Republican in a tight Governor’s race in Florida running against a Black man? You guessed it. It’s time to play “USE THE JEWS!” Is everybody ready? Here we go!

Ron DeSantis is not looking too good in his race against Andrew Gillum, and this gem is the desperation move du jour. DeSantis dug up an anti-Semitic remark made by Gillum’s running mate, Chris King from when King was in college. The DeSantis campaign then sent text messages to Florida voters “with Jewish last names.” According to the New York Times,

via Ron DeSantis Blows The Anti-Semitic Dog Whistle On Andrew Gillum | Crooks and Liars

Media

Hilary’s Emails

Wash. Post‘s David Ignatius Explains The “Scandal” Missing From Clinton’s Email Use

Washington Post opinion writer David Ignatius checked the “overstated” uproar over Hillary Clinton’s email use as secretary of state, citing national security legal experts who roundly dismiss the idea that any criminal mishandling of classified information occurred.

IS

Eugene Robinson: Islamic State: What Would Republicans Do? – Truthdig

Eugene Robinson: Islamic State: What Would Republicans Do? – Truthdig.

WAR

‘Tehran Tom’ Cotton Says Americans Don’t Mind War As Long As They Win | Man after Bolt’s heart

'Tehran Tom' Cotton Says Americans Don't Mind War As Long As They Win

‘Tehran Tom’ Cotton Says Americans Don’t Mind War As Long As They Win | Crooks and Liars.