Today is December 4th. On this date in 1875, the notorious head of the Democrat political machine Tammany Hall, Boss Tweed, escaped from prison and fled the United States, where it is believed he changed his name to Boss Corduroy. He was a U.S. Congressman, a New York State Senator, a bank director, a hotelier, a butcher, a baker, and a candlestick maker. He was the most corrupt Democrat since every other democrat. He eventually died in jail of pneumonia, proving once again my long held theory that corduroy causes pneumonia. Also, today is National Chicken Lady Day, a day to honor Dr. Marthenia “Tina” Dupree for her efforts to raise educational standards in her community. I, too, was disappointed to find out this had nothing to do with a giant chicken. And speaking of disappointed, you won’t be if you look below and find today’s link. As usual, consider this an Open Thread.

FEATURED:
How Can We Raise Little Patriots? | Jon Gabriel, Richochet

TODAY’S LINKS
Megyn Kelly Mopping the Floor With Her Time-Slot ‘Competition’ | Newsbusters

MSNBC Host Martin Bashir Resigns | Townhall.com

Piers Morgan: Obama’s A “Perfect Physical Specimen” | Hot Air

ObamaCare and the Totalitarian Mindset | Wall Street Journal

WH Magically Has Healthcare.gov Visitor Numbers; Truth-Boom Destroys Claim | Twitchy

PERSONAL STORY OF THE DAY
I Met Paul Walker A Few Months Ago. I Wanted To Share This Picture And My Experience. | Reddit

WHAT IN THE COOL IS GOING ON?
What if Movie Posters Were Neon Signs? |Imgur

WHAT IN THE SCIENCE IS GOING ON?
#scary: Scientists Create Malware That Can Attack Your Computer Using Only Speakers And Microphone | Geekosystem

#facepalm: Global Warmer: Climate Change Creating More Terrorists | Daily Caller

WHAT IN THE TWEET IS GOING ON?

OFA is a “grassroots organization” the same way One Direction is a gritty indy garage band.

— David Burge (@iowahawkblog) December 4, 2013

HA HA “This feels like a communique from Two-Face to Gotham city.” http://t.co/Gs4faLMWih

— Mary Katharine Ham (@mkhammer) December 4, 2013

benefic buh-NEF-ik adjective : producing good or helpful results or effects : beneficial
(via Merriam-Webster)

Example: Martin Bashir leaving television, even temporarily, will be a benefic influence on the greater global consciousness and the universe in general, and is also pretty hilarious.