This was under the radar. I don't recall his name coming up in the press during the Flint Water Crisis. Not that it is over, but, this endorsement of Michael Bloomberg is a surprise.
Additionally, he received an endorsement in the way of a future vote by the Former Secretary of the Navy. Of course, Trump fired him first for standing against the pardon of a US Navy Seal. Trump is pathetic.
February 7, 2020
By Zahra Ahmed
Flint - Karen Weaver (click here) has endorsed Michael Bloomberg for president because he will “lead the country in the right direction," she said.
The former Flint mayor met Bloomberg in 2016 in the midst of the city’s water crisis. Weaver said that experience showed her what Bloomberg did for the city.
“I got to see first-hand what he did not only for Flint but for mayors all over the country," Weaver said. “He used his voice, power and money to make things better. I’m excited to go around the country and speak on behalf of him and to help make him becoming president a reality. I think he’s long overdue for this country and I believe he will lead us in the right direction.”...
These audio reports are interesting.
January 15, 2020
Today on Stateside, (click here) it’s been four years since the state announced a criminal investigation into the Flint water crisis. We talked to two journalists who covered the crisis about lessons learned on government accountability and public health. Plus, the state of Michigan files suit against some of the biggest names in corporate America over PFAS contamination. We'll hear about how a similar case played out in Minnesota.
Listen to the full show above or find individual segments below.
State of Michigan is suing 17 defendants seeking damages for PFAS contamination.The defendants include industrial giants 3M and DuPont. Michigan Radio’s Steve Carmody filled us in on the details of the lawsuit, which the state announced on Tuesday.
Minnesota's case against 3M could give clues for what's ahead in Michigan suit...
Friday, February 07, 2020
Rarely do I bring an article forward from the "Washington Examiner," but, this is exceptional.
It appears the impeachment and trial has opened the discussion as to "what the heck are we doing to ourselves?"
I think the point brought up in this editorial is more than interesting. The president has a right to a national security team he trusts, but, what is Trump's definition of trust?
Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman should be formerly recognized by his superiors for rising to defend and protect the USA's Constitution and a trusted ally. If Trump actually is looking for a trusted member of the National Security Council it would be Alexander Vindman. He is highly trustworthy and did follow procedure and policy when concerned about Ukraine. The way Lt. Col. Vindman is properly assessed in this matter is to ask him to continue to do a good job and bring shortcomings by the president to his attention.
When William Jefferson Clinton was impeached and allowed to stay in office, he didn't become self-serving and high handed nor did he make a political show of it; he apologized to the country and there was no firing of anyone along the way. He respected people for their loyalty to the country and for doing what they perceived as the right thing.
With the firing of Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman out of the White House only raises more concerns for the country and it's Constitution.
LOYALTY IS NOT TRUST.
February 7, 2020
By Tom Rogan
A president (click here) has the right to a national security team he trusts. A president also has the responsibility to put the best interests of the nation before his own.
Firing Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman on Friday, Trump acted as is his right but abandoned his responsibility.
To be sure, Vindman has become an inherently partisan figure. The moment the Army officer raised concerns about the propriety of a July White House meeting on Ukraine and later a July phone call between Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, he risked entering an inherently political space. That became inevitable once the Democratic-controlled House of Representatives launched impeachment proceedings.
Still, there is little evidence that Vindman acted outside the established reporting procedures in raising his concerns, and Vindman's service record as an Army officer suggests that he is first and foremost a patriot. We pay our military officers to make very tough calls in the nation's best interest. Vindman believed, credibly, that he was doing so....
I think the point brought up in this editorial is more than interesting. The president has a right to a national security team he trusts, but, what is Trump's definition of trust?
Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman should be formerly recognized by his superiors for rising to defend and protect the USA's Constitution and a trusted ally. If Trump actually is looking for a trusted member of the National Security Council it would be Alexander Vindman. He is highly trustworthy and did follow procedure and policy when concerned about Ukraine. The way Lt. Col. Vindman is properly assessed in this matter is to ask him to continue to do a good job and bring shortcomings by the president to his attention.
When William Jefferson Clinton was impeached and allowed to stay in office, he didn't become self-serving and high handed nor did he make a political show of it; he apologized to the country and there was no firing of anyone along the way. He respected people for their loyalty to the country and for doing what they perceived as the right thing.
With the firing of Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman out of the White House only raises more concerns for the country and it's Constitution.
LOYALTY IS NOT TRUST.
February 7, 2020
By Tom Rogan
A president (click here) has the right to a national security team he trusts. A president also has the responsibility to put the best interests of the nation before his own.
Firing Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman on Friday, Trump acted as is his right but abandoned his responsibility.
To be sure, Vindman has become an inherently partisan figure. The moment the Army officer raised concerns about the propriety of a July White House meeting on Ukraine and later a July phone call between Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, he risked entering an inherently political space. That became inevitable once the Democratic-controlled House of Representatives launched impeachment proceedings.
Still, there is little evidence that Vindman acted outside the established reporting procedures in raising his concerns, and Vindman's service record as an Army officer suggests that he is first and foremost a patriot. We pay our military officers to make very tough calls in the nation's best interest. Vindman believed, credibly, that he was doing so....
If Bill Barr is going to micromanage the FBI then that needs investigation for continued corruption and challenged in the courts. Trump is not only corrupt, he is a criminal. The rule at the DOJ stating a president cannot be charged with crimes has to end. It is one thing to be chasing skirts, which is a civil and ethical matter, but, it is quite another to criminally coercing a world leader and violate federal law and conduct. Trump directly violated law the assaulted the power of the legislature. That level of tolerance is inappropriate and dangerous to the US Constitution.
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