THIS DAY IN TWITCHY: MAY 16, 2014

Veterans hit back at 'pathetic' author Joyce Carol Oates after 'asinine' military smear

Dear US Veterans, You're NO better than Islamic Terrorists. Sincerely, @JoyceCarolOates https://t.co/6nOzsjmv7N (ht @TwitchyTeam)
— Ed Shahzade (@Ed) May 15, 2014

@JoyceCarolOates I was neither vulnerable nor hopeless when I enlisted. I WANTED to serve my nation, you elitist hag.
— Jononymous (@jon_jononymous) May 15, 2014

@JoyceCarolOates as a veteran and a fellow American who served this country for nine years....how dare you?
— Derek Ciapala (@dciapala) May 15, 2014

.@JoyceCarolOates, that you presume to pass moral judgment on American warriors would be funny if you weren't so pathetic. Buzz off. #caring
— Kurt Schlichter (@KurtSchlichter) May 16, 2014

What's the silver lining for the CNN editor who just got canned for plagiarism?

CNN's Marie-Louise Gumuchian was held accountable for plagiarism which means she can still find work in the Obama administration.
— Jay Caruso (@JayCaruso) May 16, 2014

'Is this a joke?' College 'camel fiasco' sparks mockery of PC cops, exposes real racists

When looking at a camel: Normal reaction: HUMP DAAAAY Liberal Reaction: Muslims!
— Savannah the Bossy (@thesavvy) May 16, 2014

Students banned "Hump Day" event where a camel would be available for photos....because, of course, it's "racist" http://t.co/v1jc8gvf2a
— Chet Cannon (@Chet_Cannon) May 16, 2014

'HILLARIOUS': Mrs. Clinton has jokes for 'The View'

"I am running... Around the park." -@HillaryClinton pic.twitter.com/HqTmmg3uNP
— The View (@theviewtv) May 16, 2014

It's funny because brain damage RT @rickklein Hillary Clinton on @theviewtv: "I am running... Around the park." See what she did there?
— S.M (@redsteeze) May 15, 2014

'Talk about accountability': Veterans Affairs health official resigns; Had already announced retirement

So did VA official Robert Petzel just resign as Shinseki just announced? No. VA announced his RETIREMENT in September http://t.co/z9klQomxxA
— Jonathan Karl (@jonkarl) May 16, 2014

@jonkarl @EdMorrissey It's going to be real rough for him, retiring in a few months with full federal pension. Keep him in your thoughts.
— CJ Ciaramella (@cjciaramella) May 16, 2014

Anti-birth crusader Wendy Davis celebrates her birthday; Unborn babies not so lucky

Irony is celebrating your birthday in the middle of a political campaign founded on supporting abortion. Looking at you, Wendy Davis...
— Kyle Jacobson (@_KyleJacobson) May 16, 2014

That awkward moment when you celebrate your birthday by campaigning to not let other people have birthdays. @WendyDavisTexas #wendybirthday
— Ashley Ciandella (@AshleyCiandella) May 16, 2014

'Where's the hashtag?': Pregnant Sudanese Christian sentenced to death for apostasy

Is there a hash tag movement to save Meriam Yahia Ibrahim Ishag? http://t.co/RnglR9dfo6
— thefieldnegro (@fieldnegro) May 15, 2014

'Truly insane': Amanda Marcotte says conservatives view Benghazi through penis-shaped lens

Amanda Marcotte wasn't hugged enough by her parents as a child. https://t.co/HkboQ4KFDI
— Matthew (@Matthops82) May 16, 2014

.@415Bethany Every wound @AmandaMarcotte suffers online is self-inflicted.
— Popehat (@Popehat) May 16, 2014

@michelelfrost Whatever. All conserv men think about is controlling women and forcing them to have unprotected sex. @AmandaMarcotte
— Heather (@hboulware) May 16, 2014

@hboulware @michelelfrost @AmandaMarcotte I have no idea what you're talking about. In other news ... http://t.co/GxGGT8uD0P
— Chris Barnhart (@ChrisBarnhart) May 16, 2014

After uproar, SunTrust chooses not to sever ties with Christian Benham brothers

UNREAL ----> SunTrust Cuts Business Ties With Benham Brothers After Conservative Views Attacked http://t.co/jCOD003RnS
— Dana Loesch (@DLoesch) May 16, 2014

The left is manipulating the marketplace through fear of reprisal and have done so unchallenged for too long. http://t.co/3DJxMBdKgn
— Ben Howe (@BenHowe) May 16, 2014

After uproar, SunTrust restores relationship w/ Benham Brothers. http://t.co/Ph2hrdkvCo
— Alex Pappas (@AlexPappas) May 16, 2014

PUSHBACK WORKS: SunTrust Reverses Decision On Conservative Benham Brothers. This time the p... http://t.co/vvcQR0iUs5 via @instapundit
— Instapundit.com (@instapundit) May 16, 2014

First lady: By some measures, schools as segregated as they were in 1968

"By some measures, our schools are as segregated as they were back when Dr. King gave his final speech," says Mrs Obama.
— Mark Knoller (@markknoller) May 16, 2014

.@markknoller Says woman who sends kids to expensive private school.
— Instapundit.com (@instapundit) May 16, 2014

.@instapundit @markknoller And who watched, calmly, as her political party got rid of all the poor minority students attending it.
— Moe Lane (@moelane) May 16, 2014

@markknoller Why the hell do we tolerate being insulted, demeaned, and vilified by those living extravagant lifestyles with our money?
— BT (@back_ttys) May 17, 2014