THIS DAY IN TWITCHY: JULY 23, 2014

Reports: Two Ukrainian fighter jets shot down

Breaking: Two Ukrainian military fighter jets have been shot down in the east, according to the country's Defense Ministry - Reuters
— Norah O'Donnell (@NorahODonnell) July 23, 2014

2 fighter jets reportedly down in Ukraine - breaking news at 9 am @AmericaNewsroom
— martha maccallum (@marthamaccallum) July 23, 2014

'Illuminati'? Are these Obama's most absurdly 'naive' statements yet? (Surely contenders)

Obama on the new global disorder: 'part of people’s concern is just the sense that around the world the old order isn’t holding and... [1/3]
— Mary Kissel (@marykissel) July 23, 2014

'...we’re not quite yet to where we need to be in terms of a new order that’s based on a different set of principles...' [2/3]
— Mary Kissel (@marykissel) July 23, 2014

'...that’s based on a sense of common humanity, that’s based on economies that work for all people.' [3/3]
— Mary Kissel (@marykissel) July 23, 2014

So there you have it: Obama believes US-led world order is a thing of the past, we must adapt to 'new order,' believe in 'common humanity.'
— Mary Kissel (@marykissel) July 23, 2014

"We're not quite yet where we need to be." -- Captain, RMS Titanic @jimgeraghty
— FNA_Right (@FNA_Right) July 23, 2014

These responses to Harry Reid's latest idiocy will make you snicker

MT @SenatorReid: It's unfair when companies reincorporate overseas to avoid their fair share of U.S. taxes. pic.twitter.com/vy67JBFEW4
— S.M (@redsteeze) July 23, 2014

FIFY: It's unfair when Dems support business killing policies (#obamacare, ect.) & force companies to reincorporate over seas.@SenatorReid
— AngieSenseiofSass (@Artist_Angie) July 23, 2014

@SenatorReid It's unfair when elected officials take advantage of tax deductions they themselves passed.
— WilliamTeach (@WilliamTeach) July 23, 2014

'Isn't putting up with any of Koskinen's BS': Trey Gowdy grills IRS chief at House hearing

Trey Gowdy vs IRS Comm Koskinen today. Let me pray I never have to face that man. #LiveAssKicking http://t.co/e9RKr0Eata
— Sugarcane (@5ugarcane) July 23, 2014

'Pathetic': Katie Pavlich, others blast Dem efforts to 'turn the IRS into the victim' at hearing

Koskinen calls gathering of emails in question for targeting of conservative groups a "significant distraction" #IRS
— Katie Pavlich (@KatiePavlich) July 23, 2014

Dem Rep. Kelly wants to know how tough this whole investigation has been....on IRS employees. Wow. "Negative morale" #IRS
— Katie Pavlich (@KatiePavlich) July 23, 2014

Democrats are actually trying to turn the IRS into the victim here with this hearing. This is amazing. #IRS
— Katie Pavlich (@KatiePavlich) July 23, 2014

@KatiePavlich something all of America can agree on is the IRS has never been the victim of anything
— Jess (@jesie_ann) July 23, 2014

@KatiePavlich If the #IRS had done this under a GOP Pres, the Dems would be outside their door like the mob in an old Frankenstein movie
— Todd H (@Todd_H_225) July 23, 2014

'Put some ice on that': Matt Yglesias' observation about pay and performance triggers snark

So do "business bloggers" for Slate and EIC's at Vox. RT @mattyglesias CEOs get paid a ton regardless of job performance:
— RB (@RBPundit) July 23, 2014

Put some ice on that before it starts swelling, Matt. @RBPundit @sistertoldjah @mattyglesias
— Ride It Down (@Beer__Wolf) July 23, 2014

So does Obama. RT @mattyglesias CEOs get paid a ton regardless of job performance
— Miss B (@robinbmurphy) July 23, 2014

And the Senate! RT @robinbmurphy: So does Obama. RT @mattyglesias CEOs get paid a ton regardless of job performance
— Bette Loukakis (@wikiworf) July 23, 2014

'Hacky and stupid': Politico's Blake Hounshell distracts after Dem senator accused of plagiarism

Remember that time plagiarism accusations ruined Rand Paul's career?
— Blake Hounshell (@blakehounshell) July 23, 2014

@blakehounshell Quoting the NYT regarding Rand Paul: "Mr. Walsh appears to have gone considerably further."
— R.D. Walker (@therealrevo) July 23, 2014

the media can't tell me that it even tries to keep partisan bias out of their reportage when @blakehounshell's first impulse is to...
— Vox's Research Dept. (@AceofSpadesHQ) July 23, 2014

...post an extremely hacky and stupid "YOU DID IT TOO!!!" tweet that would be considered juvenile even at Democratic Underground.
— Vox's Research Dept. (@AceofSpadesHQ) July 23, 2014

Amanda Carpenter wants answers on FAA banning flights to Israel

AIPAC says FAA "decision appears overly harsh and excessive." Because local armed conflicts would never bring down a passenger jet?
— Jake Tapper (@jaketapper) July 23, 2014

@jaketapper Flights are still going to all kinds of dangerous places. Makes sense to ask how/why the decision was made.
— Amanda Carpenter (@amandacarpenter) July 23, 2014

@JakeTapper What was the FAA’s analysis that led to prohibiting flights to Israel, while still permitting flights to Ukraine?
— Amanda Carpenter (@amandacarpenter) July 23, 2014

@amandacarpenter I suspect something to do with a rocket landing within a mile of the airport, but please share your alternative theory
— Jake Tapper (@jaketapper) July 23, 2014

@jaketapper Rockets have been fired for days. The ban is highly unusual. The FAA should justify why it is banning the flights.
— Amanda Carpenter (@amandacarpenter) July 23, 2014

@amandacarpenter I'm curious what you think is REALLY going on here
— Jake Tapper (@jaketapper) July 23, 2014

@jaketapper facts suggest an economic boycott of Israel as an attempt to get the nation to comply with Obama Admin foreign policy demands
— Amanda Carpenter (@amandacarpenter) July 23, 2014

How many foreign nationals contributed to Obama's campaign?

.@patricenatalie Nice to know. Is there a way for me to influence your elections in Canada to fit my worldview? Thanks. @Mistressnancy
— JJ (@Diddley_Squat) July 23, 2014

Supreme court is clear on this: foreigners can’t make contributions to US campaigns http://t.co/EnK4yWZjw6 @Diddley_Squat @patricenatalie
— Mistressnancy (@Mistressnancy) July 23, 2014

*returns to my wine and chicken nuggets while americans are in my mentions*
— pat | #NED (@patricenatalie) July 23, 2014

Obama motorcade stops woman in labor from crossing street to hospital

#Obama: Woman in labor on bench as motorcade passes; not allowed to cross street to get to #CedarsSinai. http://t.co/tv9N0hoccY
— Robert Kovacik (@RobertNBCLA) July 24, 2014

NBC reporter here to cover woman in labor, can't get across street! #ObamaBabyWatch pic.twitter.com/6BEEJ5HwUW
— Carrie Clifford (@CarrieClifford) July 23, 2014

@RobertNBCLA @NBCLA The King had a party to get to. Can't keep Hollywood waiting.
— John Conrad Hauser (@HauserConrad) July 24, 2014

@RobertNBCLA After all, King Obama is on a much more important quest....FUND RAISING! #babywillwait
— MP (@Mike92882) July 24, 2014