ICYMI - a round-up of things from across the Internet

A collection of interesting things I came across that I wanted to share.  Th fact that I'm sharing these doesn't mean I agree or disagree with any of it - just that I found it to be an interesting article.

I'll probably do a post like this every weekend throughout the summer, especially when the weather is nice and I'd rather be outside enjoying - or on the lake!

So when you can, click through as you probably won't see these articles or topics in any of the main stream news coverage.  Enjoy!

• Not letting Eric Holder off the hook anytime soon. Check out this Q & A style piece we've got today. Something a little different & shareable: http://blog.heritage.org/2013/05/31/morning-bell-qa-on-scandals-and-eric-holder/
• Most of America could be "closed for business" if EPA proposes a very expensive ozone regulation: http://www.freeenterprise.com/regulations/beware-costly-epa-ozone-rule
• From Gabriella Hoffman: This Saturday marks 12 years since one of the worst suicide bomb attacks struck Israel. My cousin was among the 21 young Israelis killed. I wrote this to honor their memories. http://blogs.timesofisrael.com/remembering-the-dolphinarium-disco-terrorist-attack/
• From Kira Ayn Davis: Tony Katz is launching his talk show and crowdsourcing. Here's a little write up about it. http://www.ijreview.com/2013/05/55972-tony-katz-late-night-pioneer-needs-no-permission-from-hollywood/
• Heritage Action has a series called Sentinel Stories, a uplifting read, definitely! This is their second one about an immigrant from Guatemala, Jose Aldana. http://heritageaction.com/2013/05/sentinel-stories-jose-aldanas-journey-to-america/
• From Duane Lester: Incrementalism, Class Warfare and the End Game of Federal Student Loans
• From MediaTrackers Ohio:  the ACLU is suing the City of Columbus on behalf of Occupy Wall Street claiming that a tent is free speech.  Mull that one for a while.
• From Emily Zanotti Skyles, one of the edgiest bloggers around with a remarkable wit and sarcasm (which explains why I'm a fan), comes this "masterpiece - or possibly a nightmare. It's up to you to decide." Eric Holder as you never wanted to see him. WARNING: graphic image you will not be able to 'unsee.'

Yep, now that you've clicked through and seen that, have a great day!

"Grassroots" protest sponsored by the GOP?

I received an email this morning noting a 'grassroots protest' outside the headquarters of the Ohio Democratic Party.

I couldn't help but wonder just how 'grassroots' is a protest when it's put on by a political party? Isn't this the astroturfing we've been accused of doing all along?

And doesn't the OHGOP know that the tea party groups have scheduled a protest against the IRS at their offices for the exact same time?

I really don't like it when my party does things like this, but have to point out that if the OHDems were doing the same thing the OHGOP would be having a field day with it.

Perhaps this protest at the Dem party headquarters is part of the national tea party event? Perhaps the GOP just issued the media advisory on behalf of some 'grassroots' citizens? Perhaps....

But if that is the case, then the media advisory should say so.

Come on, GOP - aren't we better than that?

As an aside, though I consider myself a tea party member, I don't support the protests scheduled by the tea party groups. I believe it will take the focus away from the actual scandals and give some Democrats and the media a new story to focus on instead of digging to get to the bottom of who told the IRS workers to target the tea party/patriot groups in the first place.

I think that when your 'opponent' is self-destructing, you don't get in the way.

But that's just me - what do I know?

At least I'm not alone in that opinion...

Here is the email:

www.OhioGOP.org

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                         Contact: Katie Eagan

May 21, 2013                                                                    (614) 477-9113

***MEDIA ADVISORY***

COLUMBUS - Tuesday, May 21 2012 there will be a grassroots protest outside the headquarters of the Ohio Democratic Party by citizens demanding answers from Ohio Democrats regarding the mounting failures of the Obama Administration.

WHEN: 12:00 p.m.: Protest Begins

WHAT: Citizens' Protest of Ohio Democratic Party

WHERE: 340 East Fulton Street
Columbus, OH 43215

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Election Watch and election night reporting

The Franklin Center and WatchdogWire are teaming up to provide election day coverage from around the nation.

Tony Katz is hosting with a live stream beginning at noon and regular coverage starting at 6 p.m.

I'll be on at 5 p.m., 6 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. (eastern) to give updates on how things are going in Ohio - and maybe later in the evening as well, depending on the results.

You can watch it live here:

What do 3 Doors Down, Laura Ingraham, Rusty Humphries and Tony Katz have in common?

They'll all be in Columbus Saturday as part of Obama's Failing Agenda Bus Tour!

Sponsored by Americans For Prosperity, three buses were launched to travel the nation and help educate citizens on the failing policies of the current Administration.

Saturday, the three vehicles will be together for a rally and concert featuring rock group '3 Doors Down.' Guests Laura Ingraham, Rusty Humphries, Tony Katz, and AFP President Tim Phillips will talk about how to become more active in demanding that President Barack Obama turn away from his destructive policies.

All are welcome to attend, but if you want front-row seats, you can arrive early and either make phone calls or go door-to-door to gain early access to the rally. The event begins at 2:00 p.m. (before the Ohio State Football Game) at the Columbus Convention Center.

Phone calls will begin onsite at 9 a.m. in Room C112 of the Columbus Convention Center.

Door Knocking will begin offsite at 9 a.m., meeting at the Polaris Mall Barnes & Noble parking lot at 1560 Polaris Parkway. There will be a brief training session on how to use the door-to-door tablets and then volunteers will split into teams and head into the neighborhoods. Everyone who participates will get a wrist band that will allow them priority seating and early access to the concert. (In case of rain, door knocking will be replaced by phone banking.

To reserve your spot to this free event, you can register here, as space is limited.

Live coverage of tonight's Republican debate

From my friend, fellow blogger and radio host Tony Katz. You can view the live stream, beginning at 7:30, here - below this notice:

Tonight, All Patriots Media is providing LIVE coverage of the debate, and we are thrilled to be sponsored by The Franklin Center for Government and Public Integrity!

Our coverage starts at 7:30pm EST at http://allpatriotsmedia.com/live

Joining me in providing the coverage is Stephen Kruiser.

We will also be taking live callers at 888-955-8669.

If you live in Arizona or Michigan, we want to talk to you.

For more on The Franklin Center, visit http://franklincenterhq.org