Stacy McCain has a post up analyzing the Democrats “How Dare You?” defense of the Benghazi fiasco.
It seems to me that the Democrats’ positions is best summed up by the remark made by Rep. Simpson (D-Springfield)—
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that’s even remotely true.
UPDATE—Roger L. Simon reflects on Hillary de Medici.
The Battle of Puebla took place on 5 May, 1862, near the city of Puebla during the French intervention in Mexico. The date is observed in the state of Puebla to commemorate the Mexican army’s unlikely victory over French forces.
Although Mexican citizens feel very proud of the meaning of Cinco de Mayo, it is not a national holiday in Mexico, but it is an official holiday in the State of Puebla where the battle took place and in the neighboring State of Vera Cruz. However, all public schools are closed nation-wide in Mexico on 5 May.
The Daily Caller report that North Korea has its missile forces on alert and aimed at US targets.
I believe VodkaPundit has properly analyzed the situation:
UPDATE—The Telegraph reports that the Nork’s target list includes Washington, DC; Hawaii; Los Angeles; and Austin, Texas.
The first three targets make sense, but Austin? Someone should tell them, “Don’t mess with Texas.”
Generalissimo Francisco Franco reports the Lt. Col. Hugo Chavez is still dead.
Finally.
Generalissimo Francisco Franco was unavailable for comment.
UPDATE—Rumor has it that Lt. Col. Hugo Chavez was greeted with the words, “Pleased to meet you. Hope you’ve guess my name.”
The Puffington Host says that because he is still breathing, albeit with difficulty, Lt. Col. Hugo Chavez is still not dead.
Protestors in Venezuela want to know whether or not Lt. Col. Hugo Chavez is still not dead.
The LA Times reports that because he is on drugs Lt. Col. Hugo Chavez is still not dead.
Reuters reports that Venezuelan officials claim that Lt. Col. Hugo Chavez is still not dead.
Aljazeera says that Lt. Col. Hugo Chavez is still not dead.
CNNChile expresses doubt that Lt. Col. Hugo Chavez is still not dead.
The Washington Times notes that no change in government has occurred in Venezuela because Lt. Col. Hugo Chavez is still not dead.
The Guardian reports that Lt. Col. Hugo Chavez is still not dead.
In spite of crowds questioning his status, the Venezuelan government insists that Lt. Col. Hugo Chavez is still not dead.
Fox News reports that Lt. Col. Hugo Chavez is still not dead.
Venezuelan government officials say that Lt. Col. Hugo Chavez is still not dead.
Bolivian President Evo Morales reports that, even though he was unable to see the ailing Venezuelan, he believes that Lt. Col. Hugo Chavez is still not dead.
The Puffington Host notices that Lt. Col. Hugo Chavez is still not dead.
Lt. Col. Hugo Chavez proves that he is still not dead.
Even though he has probably used up all of his sick leave, Lt. Col. Hugo Chavez is still not dead.
The Voice of America cites Venezuelan Information Ministry photo as showing that Lt. Col. Hugh Chavez is still not dead.
ABC News has posted a report that Lt. Col. Hugo Chavez is still not dead.
Time (Yes, they’re still around) reports that Lt. Col. Hugo Chavez is still not dead.
The Guardian reports that Lt. Col. Hugo Chavez is still not dead.
Fidel Castro has again asserted that Lt. Col. Hugo Chavez is still not dead.
