Random Thoughts

I used to call posts of this type ‘Random Fire”…and I probably will again. But not today.

Jim Acosta:

Yes, he did commit assault. The video clearly shows him blocking down the intern’s arm with his forearm. The offense of assault is defined a bit differently from state to state, but actual injury is never required, and the offense also includes “offensive contact”. A minor case? Very. Would it result in a conviction? Probably not, even if she chose to press charges. A criminal offense? Absolutely.  An arrest would be valid. I don’t really blame CNN and Acosta for denying it…that’s what criminals usually do :). But Sarah Sanders and The White House were absolutely right to pull his press pass. Hopefully permanently. The guy’s a jerk.

Ruth Bader Ginsburg:

Fell and broke her ribs and is in the hospital. I wish her a speedy recovery, and am touched by he left’s sudden concern for her health. I’m sure they’d be just as upset if she were a conservative judge (eye roll).

California shooting:

Putting aside my utter astonishment that this could possibly happen in the leftist paradise of California, with their totally sensible and effective gun laws (eye roll #2), I have two thoughts:

This is based on current news reports that the shooter was a Marine:

One, I waited for it and was not surprised to learn this guy was already on law enforcement’s radar, and once again disappointed that no intervention was done on a guy who obviously had mental / PTSD issues. It is liberal madness to keep these folks in society. I’m all for bringing back live-in mental health facilities. But no, we have to coddle people that obviously need serious help AND removed from society until they are no longer a danger to themselves and others, all in the name of political correctness.

There is also a report he was ” Middle Eastern”. If that’s true, good riddance.