[cgbg]

. . . "Let the jury consider their verdict," the King said, for about the twentieth time that day.

"No, no!" said the Queen. "Sentence first–verdict afterward."

"Stuff and nonsense!" said Alice loudly. "The idea of having the sentence first!"

"Hold your tongue!" said the Queen, turning purple.

"I won't!" said Alice.

"Off with her head!" the Queen shouted at the top of her voice. Nobody moved.

"Who cares for you?" said Alice. (She had grown to her full size by this time.)

"You're nothing but a pack of cards!"

[GOPJ]

...that President Obama had with Iranian Foreign Minister Zarif. The two allegedly had confidentially discussed the staggered release of some $1.7 billion in withheld U.S. dollars to Iran — as an understood exchange for the release of 4 American hostages, $400 million of which was to be delivered, in an unmarked cargo plane at night, and in various currencies to Tehran.

Why does this sound so plausible?

[lurk]

Well stated, but by now we are all clear on this; that there are two rule books for conservatives and Collectivists.

[nathanbedford]

Doctor Hanson does a great job of making clear to the public that the president is facing an unfair double standard which should not be permitted. He is making a great public relations argument. I have offered an argument more legalistic and less effective than Doctor Hanson's available for consideration here.

[BenLurkin]

Big difference: Obama DID play footsie with the Mullahs for real.

[El Cid]

Self-ping