SHORT TAKES ON THE DRIFTING WRECKAGE – AT 11:52 P.M. ET: 

THE NERVE – From the Washington Free Beacon:   Iran is hosting a three-day conference this week focusing on “police brutality against blacks in America,” according to the event announcement.  Foreign Desk reported that the event’s organizer, Nader Talebzadeh, told an Iranian news outlet that he had extended invitations to the conference to 30 “anti-Israel blacks” from the United States. He said that the conference, beginning Monday, would feature “human rights defenders” and “social activists.”  “Blacks in America are the only group who utilize their right to protest, and Iran is the perfect place to host them and to initiate a direct relationship with this segment of the American population,” Talebzadeh said.  “This will be the start of a relationship based on culture, diplomacy, and revolution. We hope to serve as an international example,” Talebzadeh explained, noting that the treatment of African Americans at the hands of police is important to Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.  What a farce.  This is one of the most brutal regimes in the world, and they're judging us.  I'd love to see the "representatives" from the United States.  I'll take names.

ANOTHER GENIUS HEARD FROM – From Townhall.com:  The same day the Center for Medical Progress released its 11th video showing Planned Parenthood doctors discussing the harvesting of fetal body parts, progressive actress Lena Dunham announced in her newsletter that she will be dressing up as an abortionist for Halloween.  “Still, I want to be accepted and to WIN BIG! And this year, I think I may have finally nailed it,” Dunham wrote in her daily email newsletter. “I’m going as something newsy, sexy, and cool: a Planned Parenthood doctor!”  Ms. Dunham, although an actress of above-average ability, is a moral moron, and has the intellectual maturity of a 12-year-old.

NOT ALL BAD FOR DONALD – Despite a stunning poll showing Ben Carson taking the lead nationally in the GOP presidential sweepstakes, Donald Trump continues to gain in some state races.  From theconservativetreehouse.com:   The latest PPP Poll from North Carolina shows Donald Trump, with 31%, extending his lead in the state. Ben Carson comes in second with 23% and Carly Fiorina has collapsed from last month, landing at 6%, with less than half her previous favorability and double the unfavorability. Candidate Jeb Bush also takes a severe step backwards.  There's a GOP debate tomorrow (Wednesday) that could prove dramatically important in sharpening the public's perception of the candidates.  I hope the race shakes out to about five candidates before the next debate.  Then the focusing will really start.  The election is a bit more than a year away.  Plenty of time for change.

October 27, 2015