Who do they think they are in Jersey?

My home state of Joisey has all but abolished the death penalty.

I don't have much of an opinion on the politics. I see the death penalty as possibly useful but generally misused, as is much of the corrections system in this country.

I do have respect for my state when they buck the trend.

Also, this is probably good for them, because NJ is full of dopes. I mean, really, our criminals tend to be affable, goofy dorks rather than killa-gangstas (or whatever the term is now).

If you squint one eye...

and tilt the image this way... the global politics comes into focus.

(Hat tip: The Cunning Realist on second link)

Anti-Semitism alert!

The Cunning Realist has the gall to notice that Israel expects tacit complicity from the States. Anyone have Abe Foxman's number?

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(Edit: typo. Hat Trick!)