SHORT TAKES ON THE DRIFTING WRECKAGE – AT 7:45 P.M. ET:

OH, OUR DEAR MUSLIM BROTHERS – From the Washington Times:  As Saudi Arabia faces mounting criticism for refusing to take in any of the millions of Syrians fleeing conflict in their homeland, it was revealed this weekend that the country has over 100,000 empty, air-conditioned tents that could house up to 3 million refugees.  The tents, located roughly 2,150 miles from Syria in the city of Mina, are only used a few days a year to house pilgrims on their way to Mecca for the hajj, the news station TeleSUR reported.  The huge tents are also fireproof and equipped with kitchen and bathroom facilities.  Such devotion to the brethren.  But don't despair.  The vast Saudi lobby in Washington, which spends tens of millions a year to tidy things up, will take care of the image questions.  And the moronic leftists in Europe will take care of the rest, absorbing millions of refugees, the better to destroy the hated Western civilization. 

WHAMMO! – From Fox:   On "Justice," Judge Jeanine Pirro tore into Hillary Clinton's "ever-changing," "schizophrenic" narrative surrounding her private email server.  Judge Jeanine pointed out that on Monday, Hillary said she has no intention of apologizing, only to say "I'm sorry" on Tuesday.  "And Thursday, you said again you were sorry for all the confusion that ensued. All the confusion that ensued? Who's confused? Are you saying we're confused? That we don't get it? Don't you dare throw that one on us! We're not confused," Judge Jeanine said. "The law is clear. And stop muddying the waters with your ever-changing narrative."  "And now, Hillary, you are under federal investigation for a myriad of potential crimes. Not the least of which - disclosure of classified information - could send you to prison for ten years. Hillary, a primer: You’ve got to keep your stories straight."  Well, someone finally said it.  Thank you, Judge Jeanine.

THE PEOPLE'S MAYOR – Yeah, right.  Socialist Mayor Bill de Blasio of New York certainly knows how to live the socialist life.  From the Washington Free Beacon:   Three trips to Europe for New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio have cost city taxpayers over $40,000, according to public records obtained by the Washington Free Beacon.  De Blasio’s most recent excursion to Rome for a two-day meeting on climate change in July cost $17,731.42 for him and two aides, who stayed at a luxury hotel next to the Vatican, drank prosecco, and ate tiramisu on the taxpayer’s dime.  De Blasio did not meet Pope Francis, who hosted the event, though he said it was “fun even to be close to him.”  The Democratic mayor’s overnight flight on July 20 from JFK to Fiumicino cost $2,607.80, and his return less than two days later ran to $1,901.30.  De Blasio stayed at the Palazzo Cardinal Cesi, a palace hotel that dates back to the 1400s. Monica Klein, Michael Carey, and Penny Abeywardena, three city officials, also stayed with the mayor at the hotel.  Why is it that these leftists, whenever they get power, start living the very kind of life they've cursed? 

HE'S OKAY – From London's Telegraph:   Luxury carmaker BMW's new chief executive Harald Krueger fainted on stage at the Frankfurt auto show on Tuesday.  Mr Krueger, 49, collapsed as he was commenting on BMW's latest models during a news conference. Two men escorted him off stage.  A BMW spokesman said over the public address system: "I'm a bit lost for words."  It was the first appearance at a major auto show by Mr Krueger, who took the helm as CEO in May.  BMW later said: "Harald Krueger experienced a moment of dizziness. As a result, the press conference was cancelled in order that Mr Krueger could be examined by a doctor. Mr Krueger's health is stable and he is recovering well."  We don't know why he became the ultimate fainting machine.  Maybe he took a look at his own sticker prices.  He's apparently okay now.

September 15, 2015