I am not going to make excuses for the deaths of Yemeni children on their school bus. The USA made a huge error in targeting. It was by drone. All those children were killed and injured by a USA drone flown by the USA military hundreds to thousands of miles away. To begin, this administration has used children before to inflict pain. Specifically at the USA southern border. I caution them to be far more careful than this.
Most Americans don’t really understand the USA involvement in Yemen. Yes, Saudi Arabia is an ally to the USA, but, the Saudis aren’t the only reason we are there. Yemen is still baggage from September 11, 2001. Since, 2002 the USA has carried out and confirmed 392 drone strikes over Yemen. The rational back in 2002 was that Yemen had several bases belonging to Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula. According to the American military 57 Al Qaeda leaders were killed in those strikes along with innumerable training camps. Really? Yemen isn’t that big. A few training camps, maybe, but not so many the USA military lost count.
This is not the first time civilians were killed. Depending on the source there have been 111 to 210 civilians killed in Yemen by USA drones. No doubt these children are the youngest.
How long does the war on terror go on? The argument can be made that the attacks into Saudi Arabia by the Houthis is due to the prolonged USA bombing that spans 16 years. Is there any wonder why Iran is a sympathizer?
The most famous drone strike carried out in Yemen was Anwar al Awlaki, an American born cleric. In days following Awlaki’s death a USA drone targeted and killed his 16 year old American born son as well as slaughtering four of his friends with the same drone strike. The reason the son’s death occurred was that on examination of Awlaki’s cell phone record a frequent number appeared and it was the cell phone of his son. But, the USA didn’t view it as a family member joyfully speaking to his father, but, another terrorist. Testimony in a court case regarding the deaths of these two Americans would reveal by the 16 year old’s grandfather that the boy was a good student with a loving family and good friends. The 16 year old was never raised to be a terrorist by his father or anyone else. The truth is Awlaki was radicalized due to mistreatment by the USA on American soil after 911 that drove him to Yemen.
That was a very long winded way of saying those children better not have been a deliberate target for ANY reason. There needs to be a thorough investigation including pilot fatigue and burn out. Given the parameters by which drone pilots operate this seems like a planned strike. It better not have been a side swipe at Iran. There is only one person I can think of maniacal enough to do such a thing. If I remember correctly didn’t all drone strikes have to go through Obama?
Iran needs to initiate a peace process through the U.N. Security Council to end this senseless violence. I might add, the Saudis were at Trump Tower recently and there still exists the insane Trump - Kushner peace plan for the Middle East that needs to be considered by the Security Council as well. President Rouhani is up to taking on the USA at the U.N. Security Council. The truth must be known. Please.
It is time to end this.
Thursday, August 09, 2018
There seems to be a lot going on in Kansas this year from Governor to US House and the Kansas State House. There is a lady from Kansas that could be helpful. Her time as HHS Secretary was a rough ride. She, definitely was not on everyone’s Christmas card list. But, considering she was once Kansas’ Governor I can’t help but believe at the very least she would make an excellent coach to newly minted hopefuls about her experience with leading Kansas.
Her name is Kathleen Sibelius. She has to be excited as a woman for the new ambitious face in the Kansas race. Sometimes the voice of experience is a good thing. Just a thought.
Her name is Kathleen Sibelius. She has to be excited as a woman for the new ambitious face in the Kansas race. Sometimes the voice of experience is a good thing. Just a thought.
Judge Ellis’s inconsistency in his rulings and interruptions has to raise questions of competency on both sides of the trial. He is creating his own mistrial. I do believe that.
Paul Manafort is innocent until proven guilty. The judge has to allow the prosecution to present it’s case. Paul Manafort has been afforded every opportunity to build his defense. If he has no defense because he is guilty the judge should not seek to change that reality. It is called justice.
Paul Manafort is innocent until proven guilty. The judge has to allow the prosecution to present it’s case. Paul Manafort has been afforded every opportunity to build his defense. If he has no defense because he is guilty the judge should not seek to change that reality. It is called justice.
Hope Hicks back in the White House?
One reason and one reason only.
“Executive Privilege”
There is more than one way to obstruct justice.
Giuliani says Mueller can get Trump in a perjury trap. Really? That is amazing. One has to commit perjury in order to be trapped. Giuliani knows Trump will perjure himself. Wow. Giuliani must like to represent crooks.
One reason and one reason only.
“Executive Privilege”
There is more than one way to obstruct justice.
Giuliani says Mueller can get Trump in a perjury trap. Really? That is amazing. One has to commit perjury in order to be trapped. Giuliani knows Trump will perjure himself. Wow. Giuliani must like to represent crooks.
The Center for Immigrantion Studies updated it’s list of sanctuary cities. As of May 30, 2018 the state of Ohio does not have one sanctuary city. It is all Republican rhetoric.
I do not oppose sanctuary cities. It is a matter of having a factual election without high levels of fear and anxiety. Voters should be voting in November based on facts and policy.
Ohio has no sanctuary cities.
Excuse me, but, Democrats are not interested in anarchy. Who is it that is deregulating even air and water quality that has been in place for decades. THE TRUMP ADMINISTRATION wants anarchy.
I do not oppose sanctuary cities. It is a matter of having a factual election without high levels of fear and anxiety. Voters should be voting in November based on facts and policy.
Ohio has no sanctuary cities.
Excuse me, but, Democrats are not interested in anarchy. Who is it that is deregulating even air and water quality that has been in place for decades. THE TRUMP ADMINISTRATION wants anarchy.
Pence’s Space Force is a bunch of hokum.
The National Enquirer and Area 54 will be receiving most of the funding. If aliens invade in more places than Red State nightmares I think the world will have a new reality that brings countries together faster than Daesh did.
So, Pence and Trump have this disillusion the USA is going into space to hunt those aliens down first.
In all the years of the SETI Institute and Hubble I never saw the Enterprise streaming toward Earth with its no interference directive.
Wait, let me guess, the Republicans are scared that Sagan’s legacy will bring Space Invaders to their homes in a way their military style weapons can’t help them. So they are demanding a Space Force to circulate Earth in anticipation of the non-existent threat.
WHERE IS THE PROOF OF THESE NEW THREATS!
The only legitimate use of taxpayer dollars for Space Invaders is elimination of threats by asteroids and comets. And that is not a big deal when weapons amount to a space craft with enough weight and velocity to force them off their trajectory in the vacuum of space. Otherwise, the climate should be taking priority over frivolous campaign spending of the US Treasury.
So, Pence and Trump have this disillusion the USA is going into space to hunt those aliens down first.
In all the years of the SETI Institute and Hubble I never saw the Enterprise streaming toward Earth with its no interference directive.
Wait, let me guess, the Republicans are scared that Sagan’s legacy will bring Space Invaders to their homes in a way their military style weapons can’t help them. So they are demanding a Space Force to circulate Earth in anticipation of the non-existent threat.
WHERE IS THE PROOF OF THESE NEW THREATS!
The only legitimate use of taxpayer dollars for Space Invaders is elimination of threats by asteroids and comets. And that is not a big deal when weapons amount to a space craft with enough weight and velocity to force them off their trajectory in the vacuum of space. Otherwise, the climate should be taking priority over frivolous campaign spending of the US Treasury.
Ferguson Speech | President Richard Trumka | AFL-CIO Video
Richard Trumpka is a great American (Click the title for a timeline to his work, please note his involvement with Christian organizations as well. He speaks every year at the Christian Science organization).
He has been in the trenches of American labor enough to know union formation takes time. The other night when Missouri rejected "Right to Work" he was happy and grateful to the voters.
The strongest Middle Class the USA ever had was when labor unions supported the workforce to a better quality of life, including better wages. Richard Trumpka is walking the walk and talking the talk and every working class American should hold his involvement as a hero to their families better outcomes.
Unions are great organizations that benefit from the First Amendment in Freedom of Speech and Right to Assemble. They should be held in the highest of esteem and rewarded for their hard work. When Americans keep believing in their leaders, the outcomes benefit the country.
Companies are experiencing record profits and their labor should be benefiting from it as well as the backbone to their product production and services rendered.
He has been in the trenches of American labor enough to know union formation takes time. The other night when Missouri rejected "Right to Work" he was happy and grateful to the voters.
The strongest Middle Class the USA ever had was when labor unions supported the workforce to a better quality of life, including better wages. Richard Trumpka is walking the walk and talking the talk and every working class American should hold his involvement as a hero to their families better outcomes.
Unions are great organizations that benefit from the First Amendment in Freedom of Speech and Right to Assemble. They should be held in the highest of esteem and rewarded for their hard work. When Americans keep believing in their leaders, the outcomes benefit the country.
Companies are experiencing record profits and their labor should be benefiting from it as well as the backbone to their product production and services rendered.
A word about JANUS.
No. 16–1466. Argued February 26, 2018—Decided June 27, 2018 (click here)
Alito wrote the majority (5-4) opinion and it proves where the activist judge exists in the conservative judicial movement out of the Federalist Society.
Alito and his Brothers on the Supreme Court stated the "agency" provision in union contracts was a violation of speech. In other words, if an employee of JANUS was paying "agency" dues to the union it was as if the employee was backing the union.
ONE MIGHT RECOGNIZE THIS "SPEECH" MESS AS IT TAKES ON CHARACTERISTICS OF RELIGIOUS DOGMA IN EMPLOYMENT AND CONTRACEPTIVE RIGHTS. I THINK THE EMPHASIS IS VERY SIMILAR. IT DEALS WITH "THE CONSCIENCE."
So, Alito and his Supreme Court Brothers decided the "agency" provision of union contracts was unconstitutional.
I am quite confident most adults have dealt with an agency when renting or purchasing a residence. They fill out the contracts and witness the signatures and provide an accounting for fees and monies paid. In such an agency relationship all parties involved benefit. It is a fiduciary relationship. TRUST. One party trusts the other to be acting in good faith.
There is no such thing as a divided union shop, either all employees benefit from the contract or none do. It is to keep harmony in the union shop with members having benefits beyond the paycheck such as involvement and voting for those that represent them. Also, "shops" have union representatives. Being a union representative also has it's perks such as higher involvement and possibly advancement in the union organization.
What Alito and his Supreme Court Brothers did was to continue the "agency" aspect of the union contract WITHOUT any fees being paid. So, this employee that BELIEVED his partial payment of dues for the benefit of the union acting as an "agent" would make a statement about his permission for unionization while still receiving the benefits. He is not troubled in accepting the work of the unions and the pay and benefits they bring to his life, simply the partial dues required in the CLEAR DEFINITION of "agency."
The Supreme Court is completely out on a limb and WRONG. If the employee from JANUS wants to eliminate the "union agency" of his conscience he should not be benefitting from the contract at all. The ALITO DECISION is making the unions work for ALL the employees of a company without an agency fee. The union will still seek members and receive union dues and continue to collective bargaining, BUT, achieving union members is more difficult with this ALITO DECISION.
THE CORRECT decision if one is to follow ALITO'S TROUBLED CONSCIENCE PARADIGM is to have three levels of involvement; member, agency member and non-member. The agency member would be paying partial dues as it exists today and the non-member would receive no benefit of the contract at all. In that three-tiered system, it is easy to see there is an incentive to join the union at least at the agency level. ALITO'S TROUBLED CONSCIENCE PARADIGM had no problem with the idea of cheating unions out of their agency fees.
I would like to see real estate agencies work for free. Does anyone believe a CONSCIENCE DRIVEN DIRECTIVE about such "agency" fees will ultimately find it's way into such businesses? I think it might. I know of no greater conscience in relation to Americans than a home or residence.
THINK ABOUT IT.
Unions need the support of Americans to place a REASONABLE structure for their vital agencies that build the Middle Class and doesn't cast it into poverty.
Alito wrote the majority (5-4) opinion and it proves where the activist judge exists in the conservative judicial movement out of the Federalist Society.
Alito and his Brothers on the Supreme Court stated the "agency" provision in union contracts was a violation of speech. In other words, if an employee of JANUS was paying "agency" dues to the union it was as if the employee was backing the union.
ONE MIGHT RECOGNIZE THIS "SPEECH" MESS AS IT TAKES ON CHARACTERISTICS OF RELIGIOUS DOGMA IN EMPLOYMENT AND CONTRACEPTIVE RIGHTS. I THINK THE EMPHASIS IS VERY SIMILAR. IT DEALS WITH "THE CONSCIENCE."
So, Alito and his Supreme Court Brothers decided the "agency" provision of union contracts was unconstitutional.
I am quite confident most adults have dealt with an agency when renting or purchasing a residence. They fill out the contracts and witness the signatures and provide an accounting for fees and monies paid. In such an agency relationship all parties involved benefit. It is a fiduciary relationship. TRUST. One party trusts the other to be acting in good faith.
There is no such thing as a divided union shop, either all employees benefit from the contract or none do. It is to keep harmony in the union shop with members having benefits beyond the paycheck such as involvement and voting for those that represent them. Also, "shops" have union representatives. Being a union representative also has it's perks such as higher involvement and possibly advancement in the union organization.
What Alito and his Supreme Court Brothers did was to continue the "agency" aspect of the union contract WITHOUT any fees being paid. So, this employee that BELIEVED his partial payment of dues for the benefit of the union acting as an "agent" would make a statement about his permission for unionization while still receiving the benefits. He is not troubled in accepting the work of the unions and the pay and benefits they bring to his life, simply the partial dues required in the CLEAR DEFINITION of "agency."
The Supreme Court is completely out on a limb and WRONG. If the employee from JANUS wants to eliminate the "union agency" of his conscience he should not be benefitting from the contract at all. The ALITO DECISION is making the unions work for ALL the employees of a company without an agency fee. The union will still seek members and receive union dues and continue to collective bargaining, BUT, achieving union members is more difficult with this ALITO DECISION.
THE CORRECT decision if one is to follow ALITO'S TROUBLED CONSCIENCE PARADIGM is to have three levels of involvement; member, agency member and non-member. The agency member would be paying partial dues as it exists today and the non-member would receive no benefit of the contract at all. In that three-tiered system, it is easy to see there is an incentive to join the union at least at the agency level. ALITO'S TROUBLED CONSCIENCE PARADIGM had no problem with the idea of cheating unions out of their agency fees.
I would like to see real estate agencies work for free. Does anyone believe a CONSCIENCE DRIVEN DIRECTIVE about such "agency" fees will ultimately find it's way into such businesses? I think it might. I know of no greater conscience in relation to Americans than a home or residence.
THINK ABOUT IT.
Unions need the support of Americans to place a REASONABLE structure for their vital agencies that build the Middle Class and doesn't cast it into poverty.
Robert Reich: Why "Right to Work" is Wrong for Workers
So-called “right to work” (RTW) (click title to entry - thank you) is a legislative tactic used by corporations to severely weaken or eliminate unions by making it legal for workers who are protected by a union contract to opt out of paying membership dues....
This may or may not tie into the violence in Chicago.
This is the kind of thing that causes real problems in the culture that exists between the community and the police. If the potential for a crime does not exist in a community, there is absolutely no reason to place one there artificially and cause the community hardship.
The clashes did not take place between police and gang members it was one person against another. Currently, people witnessing the violence are not talking to police. (click here)
This is simply bad police work. Chicago needs a new police commissioner that doesn't worry about statistics to impress citizens for elections so much as someone familiar with Chicago and it's gangs. Chicago needs a native born police officer that can fill the shoes of the Police Commissioner and bridge all these problems with the communities.
The Chicago City Council has to be willing and able to work with the Police Commissioner to change the violent culture in these communities. That culture change won't happen if the people don't trust the police. Chicago has a long road to walk to take back this level of mistrust in a community afraid to talk to police. They are eons apart.
The Chicago City Council has to be willing and able to work with the Police Commissioner to change the violent culture in these communities. That culture change won't happen if the people don't trust the police. Chicago has a long road to walk to take back this level of mistrust in a community afraid to talk to police. They are eons apart.
August 8, 2018
By Jeremy Gorner
A joint investigation (click here) by Chicago police and the Norfolk Southern Railroad that used a truck loaded with goods and left parked in Englewood as a lure for potential thieves has come under fire after video of the operation went viral.
“This bait truck operation is an unacceptable and inappropriate use of police resources,” said Ald. Roderick Sawyer, 6th, chair of the City Council’s Black Caucus. “In a moment where police capacity is clearly under extreme strain, these sort of tactics are the last thing we should be spending manpower and energy on.”
A video shot earlier this month that was posted on the Facebook page of community activist Charles Mckenzie appears to show officers arresting a man after he allegedly broke into a “bait truck” in the Englewood neighborhood. People on the video argue that community members are being set up for arrest....
It seems to me the American people don't have a clear understanding of Trump tariffs.
I hear the pain of the impacts of the Trump tariffs and believe every pain is worth exploring to expand the manufacturing sector in the USA.
The monies coming into the federal government is pure government profit. The government spends nothing to achieve the bankroll that shows up with imports. The Trump tariffs are especially expansive. I firmly believe the tariffs are being used to close the income tax gap with all the tax cuts to the wealthiest citizens and larger companies.
As I thought these tariffs are hitting small businesses with profound damage. This is pure folly. Why? Because when the 2008 global economic collapse occurred it was the small businesses that took the least economic hit and was quickest to rebound and back into the profit range from the losses they initially sustained. All other businesses in the USA took far longer to recover. The bigger the business the longer it took for it to recover to profitability. Kindly remember 2008 were losses. Simply because businesses recovered doesn't mean there weren't losses across the spectrum in the USA and abroad. Yes, some businesses that could not recover went out of business.
The tariffs are being misused in my opinion. Tariffs are supposed to be used to add EQUITY to the domestic market. In other words, the Chinese can produce products American consumers buy or use in their manufacturing far cheaper than any domestic product. A tariff is supposed to add cost to the consumer to move the domestic product into a reasonable range to American consumption either direct sales of a product or materials used in American manufacturing.
The Trump Tariffs are about paying for the expansive tax cuts. That is becoming more and more clear as the US Treasury Department is adding US Bonds that can be cashed within two months. Those two-month bonds are used to FLOAT LIQUIDITY in the USA cash flow. That screams out loud to me. The Trump Budget does not have the economic income to continue the function of the US government. The very short-term bonds alleviate that cash flow congestion.
So, as to what to do:
First and foremost Americans have to put COMPETENT legislators into the federal government. I do not consider the Trump White House and its pressure on Congress to comply with its demands competent.
Secondly, Americans have to look beyond the protest and upcoming elections to change the course of the peril when tariffs are causing job loss and business closures.
The way I see this is for small business owners to work with the Small Business Administration to network within the country to find the supplies they need in their manufacturing. Those domestic supplies are not carrying tariffs. In realizing the businesses were viable before the tariffs is to realize there needs to be a shoring up of the manufacturing process in the USA. I think that can be a good thing. Small businesses will carry a great deal of pain for these paradigm shifts, but, in the long run they will be offering consumers products that are completely manufactured in the USA.
Thirdly, consider any downturn in a business seriously. I don't think these tariffs are going to disappear AND that means the countries that normally exported their products to the USA are already looking for new and different markets. I strongly believe the damage is done. While American business persons are hopeful of turning this around in January when a new Congress is seated, there is a chance the other countries have strategized away from the USA and they are not coming back. A war is a war and there are casualties. The idea is to intercede as soon as possible to move into this paradigm shift.
Kindly realize these tariffs are expansive and are having an impact in other countries, however, a country like China is already involved with the Third World and ready to develop these countries to move what was once the USA exports to other countries. All of this mess can be beneficial to the global economy in the long run, but, as the imports become a trickle to the USA economy there are dire consequences.
So, if I may?
If one accepts the fact the Trump Tax Cuts are supported by the Trump Tariffs what happens to the USA economy as it's income to the USA Treasury trickles to a halt. Now, the national budget deficit will grow as the tariffs no longer support the Trump Tax Cuts. As the budget deficit grows and the national debt adds up, the USA will be forced to seek more and more loans through sale of USA Bonds (which still TODAY have a good rating). The knowledge of the national deficit and debt to the American electorate is vital, because, the falling tariff income can be hidden by the sales of US Treasury bonds and low and behold all of a sudden a national debt of $21 trillion will double in a short period of time without a return to taxes that support the USA government.
I think this scenario is very possible and probably is already underway because of Mnurchins new two-month US treasury bonds.
Placing a new Congress in January is important and will cause a second look at the USA in relation to trade. Countries do watch what occurs with the USA government and where their interests are either protected or penalized. This change is vital to allies. It is important the American people realize how important they are to these countries of people. We can't disappoint them. The world is still dangerous and the USA needs allies. We are lucky to have wonderful allies that forgive the ups and downs of elections, but, this time the country really needs to let our allies know we believe something is very array.
Americans have a lot of work to do in securing the domestic economy and placing US and State Congresses that are benevolent and prudent in their decisions when it comes to trade, supporting small business in this paradigm shift and reaching out to trading partners.
Get busy.
The monies coming into the federal government is pure government profit. The government spends nothing to achieve the bankroll that shows up with imports. The Trump tariffs are especially expansive. I firmly believe the tariffs are being used to close the income tax gap with all the tax cuts to the wealthiest citizens and larger companies.
As I thought these tariffs are hitting small businesses with profound damage. This is pure folly. Why? Because when the 2008 global economic collapse occurred it was the small businesses that took the least economic hit and was quickest to rebound and back into the profit range from the losses they initially sustained. All other businesses in the USA took far longer to recover. The bigger the business the longer it took for it to recover to profitability. Kindly remember 2008 were losses. Simply because businesses recovered doesn't mean there weren't losses across the spectrum in the USA and abroad. Yes, some businesses that could not recover went out of business.
The tariffs are being misused in my opinion. Tariffs are supposed to be used to add EQUITY to the domestic market. In other words, the Chinese can produce products American consumers buy or use in their manufacturing far cheaper than any domestic product. A tariff is supposed to add cost to the consumer to move the domestic product into a reasonable range to American consumption either direct sales of a product or materials used in American manufacturing.
The Trump Tariffs are about paying for the expansive tax cuts. That is becoming more and more clear as the US Treasury Department is adding US Bonds that can be cashed within two months. Those two-month bonds are used to FLOAT LIQUIDITY in the USA cash flow. That screams out loud to me. The Trump Budget does not have the economic income to continue the function of the US government. The very short-term bonds alleviate that cash flow congestion.
So, as to what to do:
First and foremost Americans have to put COMPETENT legislators into the federal government. I do not consider the Trump White House and its pressure on Congress to comply with its demands competent.
Secondly, Americans have to look beyond the protest and upcoming elections to change the course of the peril when tariffs are causing job loss and business closures.
The way I see this is for small business owners to work with the Small Business Administration to network within the country to find the supplies they need in their manufacturing. Those domestic supplies are not carrying tariffs. In realizing the businesses were viable before the tariffs is to realize there needs to be a shoring up of the manufacturing process in the USA. I think that can be a good thing. Small businesses will carry a great deal of pain for these paradigm shifts, but, in the long run they will be offering consumers products that are completely manufactured in the USA.
Thirdly, consider any downturn in a business seriously. I don't think these tariffs are going to disappear AND that means the countries that normally exported their products to the USA are already looking for new and different markets. I strongly believe the damage is done. While American business persons are hopeful of turning this around in January when a new Congress is seated, there is a chance the other countries have strategized away from the USA and they are not coming back. A war is a war and there are casualties. The idea is to intercede as soon as possible to move into this paradigm shift.
Kindly realize these tariffs are expansive and are having an impact in other countries, however, a country like China is already involved with the Third World and ready to develop these countries to move what was once the USA exports to other countries. All of this mess can be beneficial to the global economy in the long run, but, as the imports become a trickle to the USA economy there are dire consequences.
So, if I may?
If one accepts the fact the Trump Tax Cuts are supported by the Trump Tariffs what happens to the USA economy as it's income to the USA Treasury trickles to a halt. Now, the national budget deficit will grow as the tariffs no longer support the Trump Tax Cuts. As the budget deficit grows and the national debt adds up, the USA will be forced to seek more and more loans through sale of USA Bonds (which still TODAY have a good rating). The knowledge of the national deficit and debt to the American electorate is vital, because, the falling tariff income can be hidden by the sales of US Treasury bonds and low and behold all of a sudden a national debt of $21 trillion will double in a short period of time without a return to taxes that support the USA government.
I think this scenario is very possible and probably is already underway because of Mnurchins new two-month US treasury bonds.
Placing a new Congress in January is important and will cause a second look at the USA in relation to trade. Countries do watch what occurs with the USA government and where their interests are either protected or penalized. This change is vital to allies. It is important the American people realize how important they are to these countries of people. We can't disappoint them. The world is still dangerous and the USA needs allies. We are lucky to have wonderful allies that forgive the ups and downs of elections, but, this time the country really needs to let our allies know we believe something is very array.
Americans have a lot of work to do in securing the domestic economy and placing US and State Congresses that are benevolent and prudent in their decisions when it comes to trade, supporting small business in this paradigm shift and reaching out to trading partners.
Get busy.
Wednesday, August 08, 2018
No one thinks Assange is a Russian agent. That is crazy. I suppose Assange was an USA agent when Snowden presented his material. Why would anyone believe Russia would directly deposit stolen DNC emails? War? Does anyone believe Putin is stupid enough to risk war?
USA intelligence investigation of the hacking of the DNC, DCCC and the websites of the Clinton campaign, including that of Mr. Podesta, PROVED the hackers were Russian and tied directly to Putin’s government.
Don’t try a bate and switch that treats the American people like mindless idiots ready to follow the most sensational lies. Russia hacked the USA election of 2016. I suppose Facebook’s CEO and it’s corporate lawyer gave testimony to Congress to put on a show. I supppose Facebook TODAY is knocking itself out to reassure AMERICANS they are stemming false websites for no reason at all.
Julian Assange has a website to empower THE LITTLE PEOPLE. It is a form of journalism. There is a good deal conscience that goes into releases of “Wikileaks.”
Julian Assange and Edward Snowden became unique heroes when the American people realized how deeply their personal privacy was invaded by THEIR OWN GOVERNMENT!
The USA government went berserk when the releases occurred. Well, I guess so because the USA government was guilty as hell. And then the new word META DATA found its way into the American dialogue. Every American that was hacked by their own government was now suppose to get that feel good feeling because the META DATA was only used for benign purposes. NOT!
WIKILEAKS IS NOT NOR EVER WAS THE PERPETRATOR. The American government was.
Now, some supposed representative of Assange wants the American people to believe the Russian government was not involved in hacking the 2016 elections because Putin’s signature wasn’t on the memo to Wikileaks. We weren’t born yesterday!
When Snowden downloaded information from the Carlyle Group it was the first time the American people had someone who gave a damn about them enough to risk his life. The USA government was grossly wrong and should have taken responsibility for it’s violation of the Americans’ conscience and sense of well-being. The USA government should not have estranged Snowden or sought to control Assange. That was and still is wrong.
The USA government set itself up for what would occur in subsequent leaks and interference by Russia. Snowden should have been viewed as a whistleblower and nothing more. Whistleblowers have specific rights under USA law. The USA government made an enemy of its own people in regard to Snowden and Wikileaks. That set them up to believe any false information crafted by Russia. Snowden should be home working with non-profit legal groups to facilitate law that protects American privacy. Leaving him in Russia was a huge mistake and further compromised the national security of the USA.
It is unbelievable Wikileaks, Assange and Snowden are still victims of this idiocy. Assange and Snowden should be home and working to protect citizens from their government while still ending the threat of terrorists.
Now today this so called representative of Assange is trying to play a game of bait and switch with the truth. Why? Because Assange and Snowden are still estranged from their home and the people that embrace them as heroes.
Americans are mad as hell. Well, I guess so.
USA intelligence investigation of the hacking of the DNC, DCCC and the websites of the Clinton campaign, including that of Mr. Podesta, PROVED the hackers were Russian and tied directly to Putin’s government.
Don’t try a bate and switch that treats the American people like mindless idiots ready to follow the most sensational lies. Russia hacked the USA election of 2016. I suppose Facebook’s CEO and it’s corporate lawyer gave testimony to Congress to put on a show. I supppose Facebook TODAY is knocking itself out to reassure AMERICANS they are stemming false websites for no reason at all.
Julian Assange has a website to empower THE LITTLE PEOPLE. It is a form of journalism. There is a good deal conscience that goes into releases of “Wikileaks.”
Julian Assange and Edward Snowden became unique heroes when the American people realized how deeply their personal privacy was invaded by THEIR OWN GOVERNMENT!
The USA government went berserk when the releases occurred. Well, I guess so because the USA government was guilty as hell. And then the new word META DATA found its way into the American dialogue. Every American that was hacked by their own government was now suppose to get that feel good feeling because the META DATA was only used for benign purposes. NOT!
WIKILEAKS IS NOT NOR EVER WAS THE PERPETRATOR. The American government was.
Now, some supposed representative of Assange wants the American people to believe the Russian government was not involved in hacking the 2016 elections because Putin’s signature wasn’t on the memo to Wikileaks. We weren’t born yesterday!
When Snowden downloaded information from the Carlyle Group it was the first time the American people had someone who gave a damn about them enough to risk his life. The USA government was grossly wrong and should have taken responsibility for it’s violation of the Americans’ conscience and sense of well-being. The USA government should not have estranged Snowden or sought to control Assange. That was and still is wrong.
The USA government set itself up for what would occur in subsequent leaks and interference by Russia. Snowden should have been viewed as a whistleblower and nothing more. Whistleblowers have specific rights under USA law. The USA government made an enemy of its own people in regard to Snowden and Wikileaks. That set them up to believe any false information crafted by Russia. Snowden should be home working with non-profit legal groups to facilitate law that protects American privacy. Leaving him in Russia was a huge mistake and further compromised the national security of the USA.
It is unbelievable Wikileaks, Assange and Snowden are still victims of this idiocy. Assange and Snowden should be home and working to protect citizens from their government while still ending the threat of terrorists.
Now today this so called representative of Assange is trying to play a game of bait and switch with the truth. Why? Because Assange and Snowden are still estranged from their home and the people that embrace them as heroes.
Americans are mad as hell. Well, I guess so.
The charges faced by Rep. Chris Collins are very different than those US Senator Bob Menendez faced.
US House Speaker Ryan is correct in that the US House Ethics Committee needs to examine all the facts and confer a decision regarding US Rep. Chris Collins.
US Senator Menendez was facing bribery and corruption charges in regard to a medical doctor he held as a friend for many years. The facts regarding the charges were more gray and not black and white. There was sincere doubt about the US Senator's guilt.
In this case with US Rep. Chris Collins there appears to be no sincere doubt. The facts as spelled out in the news conference are rock solid proof of phone calls linked to stock sales.
The US House Ethics Committee needs to examine the evidence and rule on these circumstances. I am fairly sure the law will win out in this case. It is hard to argue against evidence with a time stamp linked to other time-stamped transactions. I am curious if the FBI requested a FISA warrant. I think such warrants are possible even with government officials.
Also to be noted is that the FBI waited until after primary elections to bring this forward as not to unfairly overshadow the election process. I thank them for their discretion.
It doesn't matter if the Democrats would have a better outcome if this indictment was rendered sooner; the USA is within the movement of fair and accurate government with people elected that are credible and trustworthy. The agencies of the USA government should never overshadow an election AND if it does, should immediately fall into suspect by the electorate.
If we don't want foreign governments influencing elections, then we should not expect the government of the USA at any level to seek undo pressure on the electorate.
US Senator Menendez was facing bribery and corruption charges in regard to a medical doctor he held as a friend for many years. The facts regarding the charges were more gray and not black and white. There was sincere doubt about the US Senator's guilt.
In this case with US Rep. Chris Collins there appears to be no sincere doubt. The facts as spelled out in the news conference are rock solid proof of phone calls linked to stock sales.
The US House Ethics Committee needs to examine the evidence and rule on these circumstances. I am fairly sure the law will win out in this case. It is hard to argue against evidence with a time stamp linked to other time-stamped transactions. I am curious if the FBI requested a FISA warrant. I think such warrants are possible even with government officials.
Also to be noted is that the FBI waited until after primary elections to bring this forward as not to unfairly overshadow the election process. I thank them for their discretion.
It doesn't matter if the Democrats would have a better outcome if this indictment was rendered sooner; the USA is within the movement of fair and accurate government with people elected that are credible and trustworthy. The agencies of the USA government should never overshadow an election AND if it does, should immediately fall into suspect by the electorate.
If we don't want foreign governments influencing elections, then we should not expect the government of the USA at any level to seek undo pressure on the electorate.
By Kevin Breuninger
Collins is on the right in this picture.
Rep. Chris Collins, R-N.Y., (click here) has been arrested on insider trading charges lodged by the Justice Department, law enforcement officials said Wednesday morning.
The indictment obtained from a federal grand jury also charges Collins' son, Cameron Collins, as well as the father of his fiancee, Stephen Zarsky.
In June 2017, Collins passed nonpublic information about Innate's drug trial results to his son in order to help him "make timely trades in Innate stock and tip others," the indictment alleges....
The Young Turks LIVE! Special Election Coverage 08.07.18
There is no such thing as minor issues with any voting. The elections are being determined by a very small margin and every vote is vital to the people.
What is this Green Party stuff? I understand there are some Liberals that have their differences with Democratic policies, but, there is the issue of Russia attached to their presidential hopeful Jill Stein. She was at the same table as what’s his name, the General. Mike Flynn. What was that all about? Why is Flynn a pariah and she isn’t along with her party?
I don’t like the over exposure the USA has to Russia at this point in time. I think Americans have a right to be intolerant of any political candidate and their affiliates when Russia comes into plain sight.
There is a difference between peace talks and denuclearization to achieve a place where generations can enjoy life without fear of the other and succumbing to Russian influence in American politics. If any party has the right to bring objections regarding candidates that cozy up to corruption from foreign countries such as Russia the Democrats do.
We have witnessed a victory in a presidential election influenced by Russian interference through social media, through illegitimate monies through a Russian operative to hacking into a major party’s campaign websites, including the DCCC. Jill Stein was just as cozy with Vladimir Putin at that dinner table as Mike Flynn.
I think voters need to clearly understand there is real scepticism about the Green Party’s priorities. I am worried about the country and those in leadership that view Russia as a benign influence in American democracy. The USA has a generous spirit in the world, but, allowing other countries influence in our elections and governance is wrong. It is wrong for any USA leader to cast even a shadow of doubt in loyalty to allies. Jill Stein was wrong to be in that room and at that table. There are summits to carry out that level of diplomacy.
What is this Green Party stuff? I understand there are some Liberals that have their differences with Democratic policies, but, there is the issue of Russia attached to their presidential hopeful Jill Stein. She was at the same table as what’s his name, the General. Mike Flynn. What was that all about? Why is Flynn a pariah and she isn’t along with her party?
I don’t like the over exposure the USA has to Russia at this point in time. I think Americans have a right to be intolerant of any political candidate and their affiliates when Russia comes into plain sight.
There is a difference between peace talks and denuclearization to achieve a place where generations can enjoy life without fear of the other and succumbing to Russian influence in American politics. If any party has the right to bring objections regarding candidates that cozy up to corruption from foreign countries such as Russia the Democrats do.
We have witnessed a victory in a presidential election influenced by Russian interference through social media, through illegitimate monies through a Russian operative to hacking into a major party’s campaign websites, including the DCCC. Jill Stein was just as cozy with Vladimir Putin at that dinner table as Mike Flynn.
I think voters need to clearly understand there is real scepticism about the Green Party’s priorities. I am worried about the country and those in leadership that view Russia as a benign influence in American democracy. The USA has a generous spirit in the world, but, allowing other countries influence in our elections and governance is wrong. It is wrong for any USA leader to cast even a shadow of doubt in loyalty to allies. Jill Stein was wrong to be in that room and at that table. There are summits to carry out that level of diplomacy.
Tuesday, August 07, 2018
Perhaps Former Director Mueller needs to work on a Saturday with his team in order observe the Ellis Court Room for a day during the week. His very good prosecutors are being harassed by petty claims of facial expression by Ellis himself.
I think Ellis is in Giuliani’s back pocket for whatever reason and is trying to make a case for a mistrial due to prosecutorial misconduct in attempts to unduly influence the jury.
It is about the country. It is important.
I think Ellis is in Giuliani’s back pocket for whatever reason and is trying to make a case for a mistrial due to prosecutorial misconduct in attempts to unduly influence the jury.
It is about the country. It is important.
Chicago’s 72 injured and 17 dead caused a care crisis when families converged on the hospitals.
What occurred in Chicago is not about racism. Chicago is a prime example of the abuse of power at the end of a gun barrel. I believe some of what occurred was articulated by Mayor Emanuel in saying, “There is a shortage of values of right and wrong.”
I have not read a word about racism being at the center of the violence. I believe the Chicago police are still documenting the people and their conditions. There are no arrests made yet. The victims may be the perpetrators and if they survive will be charged and arrested.
Currently, gang wars are in the dialogue of the authorities and I am sure time will result in a clearer understanding of the reasons for the explosion of the powder keg. Not to be in denial about racism that may be involved in the violence, there are Hispanic and African American gangs in Chicago. Wisely, while the dialogue is going forward but there are still no solid conclusion.
The Chicago police have to survive the findings and the outcome of those findings. It might be some time before all the facts are known by the public. I trust the prosecutorial process to bring justice. I am confident the fact finding is diligently under way.
No conclusions can be drawn at this time. I am confident this was a surprise to Chicago authorities. That is a good place to start. We all know about the trafficking of guns into Chicago because there is no federal comprehensive law that controls interstate transportation of weapons.
I have to stress the fact the Department of Justice is under funded and gun purchase background information is falling through the cracks. Part of the investigation has to be the guns and how they got into the hands of murderers.
My sincerest sympathies for the families and friends of the victims. We wait anxiously for the facts to come forward. The safety of the citizens of Chicago hang in the balance. I suspect this violence is sequestered to the impoverished. That can create indifference and hopelessness in those in authorities. We cannot allow that to happen. It is not okay to have chronic violence in our cities. All citizens are important and all children are the hope of our country.
I look forward to the anticipated facts to realize what framed this tragic event. Please do not read racism into the current silence. The facts will be forthcoming and the truth is necessary to bring justice and policy to end any potential reoccurrence. A cover up is not possible.
I have not read a word about racism being at the center of the violence. I believe the Chicago police are still documenting the people and their conditions. There are no arrests made yet. The victims may be the perpetrators and if they survive will be charged and arrested.
Currently, gang wars are in the dialogue of the authorities and I am sure time will result in a clearer understanding of the reasons for the explosion of the powder keg. Not to be in denial about racism that may be involved in the violence, there are Hispanic and African American gangs in Chicago. Wisely, while the dialogue is going forward but there are still no solid conclusion.
The Chicago police have to survive the findings and the outcome of those findings. It might be some time before all the facts are known by the public. I trust the prosecutorial process to bring justice. I am confident the fact finding is diligently under way.
No conclusions can be drawn at this time. I am confident this was a surprise to Chicago authorities. That is a good place to start. We all know about the trafficking of guns into Chicago because there is no federal comprehensive law that controls interstate transportation of weapons.
I have to stress the fact the Department of Justice is under funded and gun purchase background information is falling through the cracks. Part of the investigation has to be the guns and how they got into the hands of murderers.
My sincerest sympathies for the families and friends of the victims. We wait anxiously for the facts to come forward. The safety of the citizens of Chicago hang in the balance. I suspect this violence is sequestered to the impoverished. That can create indifference and hopelessness in those in authorities. We cannot allow that to happen. It is not okay to have chronic violence in our cities. All citizens are important and all children are the hope of our country.
I look forward to the anticipated facts to realize what framed this tragic event. Please do not read racism into the current silence. The facts will be forthcoming and the truth is necessary to bring justice and policy to end any potential reoccurrence. A cover up is not possible.
The country doesn't have time for Trump.
His comments about California are not only unhelpful but, ignorant to the facts regarding the state's water supply, how it is used and the tragedy that besets California due to a chronic high-pressure system that causes all these problems.
Trump makes his nasty comments in anticipation of having others correct him. Then he has not only popular belief before him, but, facts from well-informed citizen activists that sincerely care about California, it's people and culture. I have no patience for his form of political governance. A real president would have ready information available from NOAA and NASA and already engaged in a conversation with Governor Brown. Governor Brown knows California. It is an enormous state and it's economy vital to the USA and the world. There is no one in the USA that knows California as does Governor Brown.
The USA needs a president that cares and is educated to know what governance is. Donald Trump is intent on destroying the federal government in three years time. Sounds like a Russian invasion to me. Why bother educating Trump at all? He doesn't care about the country, he wants it destroyed.
Trump is an ignorant billionaire that achieved his monies by bankrupting others. He isn't a leader. He is an abomination to the USA and the global community.
He chronically states hateful and horrible statements because he is ignorant, not because he is learned.
Trump makes his nasty comments in anticipation of having others correct him. Then he has not only popular belief before him, but, facts from well-informed citizen activists that sincerely care about California, it's people and culture. I have no patience for his form of political governance. A real president would have ready information available from NOAA and NASA and already engaged in a conversation with Governor Brown. Governor Brown knows California. It is an enormous state and it's economy vital to the USA and the world. There is no one in the USA that knows California as does Governor Brown.
The USA needs a president that cares and is educated to know what governance is. Donald Trump is intent on destroying the federal government in three years time. Sounds like a Russian invasion to me. Why bother educating Trump at all? He doesn't care about the country, he wants it destroyed.
Trump is an ignorant billionaire that achieved his monies by bankrupting others. He isn't a leader. He is an abomination to the USA and the global community.
He chronically states hateful and horrible statements because he is ignorant, not because he is learned.
Monday, August 06, 2018
This is not a popularity contest. The Trump Campaign broke USA law.
It is a matter of trust. The Russia meeting at Trump Tower that is. To me Donald Trump has not redeemed himself from an illegal meeting through to this latest episode with a Tweet.
Helsinki 2018 is evidence that there is a continuity between Trump and Russia. As is the meeting with Russian diplomats the day after Mr. Comey was fired. Trump provided classified information to those diplomats.
Donald Trump is determined to have the USA kneel to Russia, while defaming and disrespecting USA allies.
The Trump Campaign broke the law of the USA when they met with the Russians. The Campaign continues to deny they broke the law. They broke the law.
When President Obama wanted to impress voters to win the election he went to Germany. He wanted to make a speech at the Brandenburg Gate. He was told by Germany he was not yet President to make such a speech. He later during that trip spoke to a large German crowd. President Obama didn’t seek out dirt on John McCain. President Obama went on to adhere to the USA’s allies throughout his administration without question. Donald Trump is not a credible USA leader. His further dilussion is the Kushner Israel - Palestinian Peace Deal. They want to displace Palestinians and Netanyahu is currently blaming Egypt for.the problems in Gaza.
The list of offensive Trump behavior within the power of the Presidency indicates a man with no respect for the office or the power the people of the USA invests in that office. HE WASN’T GIVEN A CHRISTMAS PRESENT!
His offensive activities before the election has just continued after the election to favor Russia. He hasn’t redeemed himself as trustworthy. If he didn’t do a 180 degree turn from election to inauguration he probably would be in better standing with Americans. But, he has never waivered from his loyalty to Russia. That is U.N.-American.
Helsinki 2018 is evidence that there is a continuity between Trump and Russia. As is the meeting with Russian diplomats the day after Mr. Comey was fired. Trump provided classified information to those diplomats.
Donald Trump is determined to have the USA kneel to Russia, while defaming and disrespecting USA allies.
The Trump Campaign broke the law of the USA when they met with the Russians. The Campaign continues to deny they broke the law. They broke the law.
When President Obama wanted to impress voters to win the election he went to Germany. He wanted to make a speech at the Brandenburg Gate. He was told by Germany he was not yet President to make such a speech. He later during that trip spoke to a large German crowd. President Obama didn’t seek out dirt on John McCain. President Obama went on to adhere to the USA’s allies throughout his administration without question. Donald Trump is not a credible USA leader. His further dilussion is the Kushner Israel - Palestinian Peace Deal. They want to displace Palestinians and Netanyahu is currently blaming Egypt for.the problems in Gaza.
The list of offensive Trump behavior within the power of the Presidency indicates a man with no respect for the office or the power the people of the USA invests in that office. HE WASN’T GIVEN A CHRISTMAS PRESENT!
His offensive activities before the election has just continued after the election to favor Russia. He hasn’t redeemed himself as trustworthy. If he didn’t do a 180 degree turn from election to inauguration he probably would be in better standing with Americans. But, he has never waivered from his loyalty to Russia. That is U.N.-American.
Reality Winner seems similar to Edward Snowden. Of course, the content of the papers would tell why it was necessary to expose it to the public. I share Rosey’s concern for the USA democracy.
Kanaugh hates unions. Most of the Federalist Society judges do hate unions. That is unfortunate because unions are the greatest use of Right to Assemble in the history.
Kanaugh hates unions. Most of the Federalist Society judges do hate unions. That is unfortunate because unions are the greatest use of Right to Assemble in the history.
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