Author: Leaman Ralph

http://twitter.com/#!/chucktodd/status/336546864977571840

Unbelievable.

If jackass Jay Carney is to be believed, after learning about the IRS targeting conservatives, White House senior staffers decided not to inform the president. According to Carney, it was neither “necessary” or “appropriate” for Obama to know what was going on.

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“Not a need” to let the president know about corruption within the IRS? Really?

http://twitter.com/#!/chucktodd/status/336546436231602176 http://twitter.com/#!/markknoller/status/336549601098211329

Why the need to keep the president in the dark, Jay?

http://twitter.com/#!/markknoller/status/336550133116325888

Is this customary practice in the White House?

http://twitter.com/#!/gabrielmalor/status/336547789129519104

So would we.

While Carney’s story about the president existing in a bubble, insulated from knowledge of developing scandals, is almost certainly B.S., the fact that he insists that Obama doesn’t need to know what’s going on under his nose is absolutely ludicrous — and very troubling.

http://twitter.com/#!/redsteeze/status/336547436636033024

No leader worth his salt would put up with that kind of crap:

http://twitter.com/#!/jpodhoretz/status/336550299013640192

Exactly.

http://twitter.com/#!/sunnyright/status/336548734299148289 http://twitter.com/#!/sunnyright/status/336549502032945152 http://twitter.com/#!/sunnyright/status/336549930074251265

That would be the logical response, no?

http://twitter.com/#!/sunnyright/status/336550705978552321

The White House Press Corps wasn’t buying Carney’s swill:

http://twitter.com/#!/sunnyright/status/336555293959925761 http://twitter.com/#!/sunnyright/status/336559527933644801

Bam!

Carney may insist that he revels in the questioning, but if he genuinely believes that he’s doing himself or the Obama administration any favors with his whiny obfuscation, he’s woefully wrong.

http://twitter.com/#!/Aaron_RS/status/336554781965447168 http://twitter.com/#!/BenHowe/status/336567751936200705 http://twitter.com/#!/morgenr/status/336558231570747393

There is no positive way to spin this.

http://twitter.com/#!/gabrielmalor/status/336552456035127296

Read more: http://twitchy.com/2013/05/20/jay-carney-senior-staff-knew-about-irs-investigation-didnt-think-obama-had-to-know/

http://twitter.com/#!/kristinthompson/status/283381044282019840

Many people tonight are lighting 26 candles for the victims of the Newtown shooting, and pictures are pouring in on Twitter. The most prominent vigils are in Connecticut, where the shooting took place, but we found plenty of pictures from all across America. This is one of the most touching things we’ve seen in a while, and seeing as we normally cover the murky backwaters of the Twitterverse, it’s nice to see a wholesome meme for once. Thanks so much to everyone who did this, and Merry Christmas.

Saw this all over Connecticut tonight “@smoke_wizard: My mom put candles for the each person who died in newtown 😔 twitter.com/Smoke_Wizard/s…”

— Dan Milano (@DanMilanoABC) December 25, 2012

26 luminaries on Christmas Eve. Home in Sandy Hook. twitter.com/Colleen4Conten…

— Colleen Swain (@Colleen4Content) December 25, 2012

For the 26 victims at Sandy Hook, 26 candles. #rip #Merry #Christmas instagr.am/p/To0Rbjwawb/

— McKenzie Gallasso (@_lax_lover_) December 24, 2012

26 candles for the 26 lives lost at #SandyHook. We will never forget. Merry Christmas, angels. #26Acts#Newtown twitter.com/mchalfant11/st…

— Melissa Chalfant (@mchalfant11) December 25, 2012

26 Candles at my church for the Christmas Eve service for Newtown #26Candles #PrayForNewtown instagr.am/p/ToxK3IN0vf/

— Bethanyy✨ (@bethanyycatlinn) December 24, 2012

Christmas Eve Candles for Sandy Hook twitter.com/DebraOKeefe/st…

— Debra O’Keefe (@DebraOKeefe) December 24, 2012

26 luminaries in honor of 26 angels of Sandy Hook Newtown this Christmas Eve instagr.am/p/TowJxxyPK9/

— Miosotis Betancourt (@Miosotis83) December 24, 2012

Christmas eve at the Parkers. 27 luminaries for Sandy Hook, and the mother. instagr.am/p/To4O6Soqw2/

— Joseph A Parker (@joepa2213) December 25, 2012

Merry Christmas! A candle in front of our house with name of each @newtown victim on it! Sweet & innocent victims! twitter.com/ksatkins/statu…

— Kristi Atkins (@ksatkins) December 24, 2012

Candles lit for all of the victims at sandy hook who will be having Christmas in heaven this year. RIP instagr.am/p/TpBtSWvnKX/

— Miranda Boyer (@mbabyyyxo) December 25, 2012

Praying for the families of Newtown this Christmas #luminaries instagr.am/p/Tov7HMC95J/

— Avery Beaty (@AveryMBee) December 24, 2012

Christmas Eve candle light for our Aunts that are no longer with us and for those from Sandy Hook Elementary instagr.am/p/Tow4gFE7nP/

— Carina Cavaliere (@CarinaCav) December 24, 2012

Candles lit for sandy hook. I hope everyone, everyone has a merry Christmas @ Home instagr.am/p/Toq5VWof4L/

— Haley Evans (@h_3vans) December 24, 2012

Read more: http://twitchy.com/2012/12/24/homes-across-america-light-26-candles-for-newtown-conn-victims-on-christmas-eve/

http://twitter.com/#!/DRUDGE_REPORT/status/352199958939701249

Uh oh. We picture poor Matt barely able to tweet a three letter distress call as Obama’s jack-booted FBI thugs drag him away under the watchful eye of armed drones.

Or, as some Twitter users suggest, maybe it’s a typo.

http://twitter.com/#!/AlexJamesFitz/status/352201075916406785 http://twitter.com/#!/forewit/status/352200051919028225

Read more: http://twitchy.com/2013/07/02/drudge-report-bewilders-with-ominous-3-letter-tweet/

http://twitter.com/#!/EgyPresidency/status/320997000243990528

As Twitchy reported earlier today,  an Islamist mob attacked Egyptian Coptic Christians at Abbasiya Cathedral, one of Cairo’s largest Coptic cathedrals.

According to @EgyPresidency, Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi claims he will ensure the protection of “citizens” and the Abbasiya Cathedral.

Pres. Morsy called Pope Tawadros II, assured him that he’s personally following up on the measures taken to protect citizens & Cathedral

— Egyptian Presidency (@EgyPresidency) April 7, 2013

Pres. Morsy ordered immediate investigation into Cathedral clashes & said culprits will be brought to justice

— Egyptian Presidency (@EgyPresidency) April 7, 2013

Pres. Morsy urged all citizens to avoid being dragged into unlawful acts that would jeopardize the nation’s security and stability.

— Egyptian Presidency (@EgyPresidency) April 7, 2013

His use of the term “Cathedral clashes” suggests culpability on both sides, even though Islamists reportedly initiated the attack.

And his pledge to bring “culprits” to justice leaves open the possibility of blaming the attacks on Coptic Christians.

A lot of Twitter users are skeptical — and rightly so.

@egypresidencywe all know that these tweets are lies and PR cover up for the real MB hidden agenda!

— Dr. Nancy Wassef (@nancyemile) April 7, 2013

The latest tweets from @egypresidency seem to imply that Cathedral and Coptic citizens aren’t protected as a matter of course.

— Paul Sedra (@sedgate) April 7, 2013

.@egypresidency You are in charge. You are feeding sectarian tensions. You are manipulating, lying, attacking. You are responsible. Face it!

— El Nesr (@BetOnMisr) April 7, 2013

@egypresidency what a joke. A typical sign of failed leadership is to be reactionary. Never proactive. Too busy worrying about comics #egypt

— Tamer Abdelaal (@zanesfather) April 7, 2013

@egypresidencyفاشل فاشل فاشل فاشل فاشل فاشل فاشل فاشلRidiculous Ridiculous Ridiculous Ridiculous Ridiculous Ridiculous Ridiculous

— اسلام على (@aslamali470) April 7, 2013

@egypresidency haha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha

— UserMaatka (@Zogysa) April 7, 2013

.@egypresidency either you have no control over MOI/they dont follow orders or you’re blatantly lying. Either way, you’re a complete failure

— Abdallah Hussein (@Abdallah_h) April 7, 2013

@egypresidency and MOI were left to decide what the “necessary measures” should be? Was tear gas in cathedral a “necessary measure”?

— Joel Gulhane (@jgulhane) April 7, 2013

Related:

Horrifying: Egyptian police stand by as thugs attack Coptic Christians

Read more: http://twitchy.com/2013/04/07/egyptian-president-morsi-promises-to-protect-citizens-and-coptic-cathedral/