Memorial Day looming presents a challenging backdrop for pointing out the continuing insufferable stupidity of one very brave military patriot.  But John McCain’s continual protestations for the US to support the Syrian Rebels is beyond ridiculous.
It is well documented that the Syrian uprising, like the Libyan uprising before it, has been co-opted by radical elements of Al-Queda and known terroristic entities that hate Western ideologies in all forms.   The time, if there was one, for assistance, has long since passed.

(TPM) — Sen. John McCain said that the past several years have been a “shameful episode in American history” because the U.S. has not become more involved on behalf of rebel forces in several countries across the Middle East since 2009 in response to a question about the United States’ involvement in Syria on Fox News Sunday. McCain also suggested that President Obama was trying to hold off action until after the election. (more…)

*Thank you to our Menagerie for her assistance in writing much of the following.
Today we celebrate the birthday of one of our founding Treepers, Stellap.  Were it not for her steadfast and resourceful efforts to rally and unite our initial group, we would very likely not be the site you see today.  Since that time, her contributions have been truly invaluable…not the least of which is her ability to dissect and dismember the occasional visitor seeking only to press their agenda.
Stellap is also a wonderful example and ambassador for her home state of Michigan, helping us understand some of the behind-the-scenes issues regarding the auto industry.  She knows her cars…especially GM cars.
When she’s not sitting behind a keyboard, you’ll most likely find her tending a garden full of flowers. Her writings and pictures have helped us make it through some of the worst of the cold weather and leap into spring with joy. A day in the yard working with her flowers pays big dividends for us as she paints a wonderful picture with her love for the beauty of the outdoors.
Just out of nowhere, you already have doors but they just don’t work right? Doors that don’t close or latch properly or that fit an opening poorly can be frustrating. Over the past ten years, the bifold doors have become very popular door options. The traditional conservatory door or patio door has always served as the alternative for French door – single door system. I mean, there are countless advantages of bifold doors.
But a day overseeing the shenanigans going on in the Tree, enjoying the beauty of her native Michigan, or working with her flowers is not complete until it’s topped off with a good book and a glass of wine.  Today we raise a toast to Stellap…a fine friend and a founding Treeper.

May you live all the days of your life.

~Jonathan Swift

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come. THY WILL BE DONE, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but DELIVER US FROM EVIL.
For Thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory, forever and ever. Amen †

UPDATE:  CONFIRMED !

Treeper Diwataman, has done an amazing job deconstructing the video evidence and now uncovered a considerably interesting aspect of Trayvon Martin’s visit to the 7-11 by using the raw feed video from the evidence release, not the media edited versions.
Trayvon checked out from “his” purchase at 6:24.   But as this video highlights he didn’t leave right away.   About a minute after he walks out, 3 other rather dubious characters walk in.  After they make their purchases and leave at 6:29 Trayvon is seen walking away outside the building. (*The narrator of this video is not associated with the Treehouse, he is an independent U-Tube video guy, and yes, he curses at the end. Sorry)

So what was Trayvon waiting outside for? And what did Trayvon and the 3 stooges coordinate after they left? Why did he wait around outside for approximately 5 minutes after he exited the 7-11? Obviously “occams Razor” would infer that he got something from one or more of the 3 stooges and then headed home.
Indeed in watching the video, it does appear that Trayvon is walking away partially backwards while departing with a farewell of sorts. Curious.
Update: Yep, definitely looks like Trayvon. In this angle you can definitely see his Khaki pants and watch him turn around headed back in the direction of Twin Lakes. (more…)

Y’all know we have been researching in-depth the entire Trayvon Martin VS. George Zimmerman, Julison-created and Media-Hyped, narrative for over two months.   The initial and subsequent research we engaged in was an effort to untangle the various web of lies and misinformation and now includes over 876 cited, and fact based, research links.
The last update(s) divided into two sections Update #26 Part-1, and Update #26 Part-2, essentially present the fact based narrative of Trayvon Martin’s life in the last year leading up to his death.   These updates are generally just reflecting upon and discussing his own words.  Then allowing him to tell his own story, sad though it may be, from the social media networking and conversations he left behind.
It is gutwrenching to fully digest all of the self-destructive flags that were presented by Trayvon for anyone to find, and it is heartbreaking to know that just a few moments of involvement by either of his parents into the direction of his life would, at any moment, have revealed to them where he was headed.   If they would have looked at what “he was into,” and “what he was saying,” and “why he was in trouble” there were numerous opportunities to intervene and stop the downward spiral. (more…)

Following the essential advice of professional money hustlers, TrayMom™ toned down the bling for this visit and sported a more subtle and subdued pin striped suit befitting the financially distressed East St. Louis community church.  However, that didn’t stop TrayMom™ from continuing to pass the plate.   Once again the Scheme Team™ hiding behind the guise of raising funds for the “Trayvon Foundation”™.

[…] Trayvon’s father, Tracy Martin, who grew up in East St. Louis, and his mother, Sybrina Fulton, attended a Stop the Violence rally Friday at the North End Missionary Baptist Church. The church’s capacity was 750, but the crowd filled the sanctuary and spilled outside.

Benjamin Crump, the attorney for Trayvon’s family, stirred the packed church by asking them to repeat after him loud enough so Trayvon could hear them: “I am Trayvon Martin.”

He compared the death of Trayvon Martin, 16, on Feb. 26 in Sanford, Fla., after a neighborhood watch member shot the teen, to the death of Emmett Till, 14, who in 1955 was murdered after whistling at a white woman.

Emmett Till’s mother, Mamie, made the “brave decision” to have her son’s brutalized body brought from Mississippi back to Chicago, stopping in cities along the way to let the people know what three white men did to her son.

Then he looked around at the audience and said the Martin family made the decision that they would not be quiet about the situation but would talk, beg, scream and fight until they got justice.  […]

Benjamin Crump knows how to pitch a crowd, and deliver them to a standing fervor while shouting the names of Trayvon™ and TrayMom™.    The tour has steadily improved and become more efficient in performance delivery, each participant more comfortable with their role.   Now, with so many promotional events now under their belt, they are getting quite good at the standard “rally in a coffin box” it takes them no time to swoop in, deliver the message, work up the crowd, and then deliver the fleecing. (more…)

Talk about having a bad day.  True Story.   Neighbors gathered around community campfire.  Neighborhood cat strolls up to the peeps.   Guy shoos away cat.   Cat bites man.  Bad News:  It wasn’t a cat.  Worse News:  It was a grey fox.   OMG Horrid News: It had rabies.
Pennsylvania – Man bitten by rabid fox he thought was a cat –  People in the small town of Hooversville, Somerset County, are concerned after a rabid fox showed up to their party last weekend and bit someone in the leg.
People in the Maple Park section of Hooversville said they were having a bonfire Saturday night when the unthinkable happened.   “We were just sitting around the fire,” said Glenn Wisel. “The next thing we know, we thought it was the neighbor’s cat that came up between everybody’s legs, and then found out it was a little grey fox.” (more…)