Maduro and Russia openly state the nuclear capable jets are there to threaten the USA in case it invades Venezuela. That is a declaration of war.
Trump is an incompetent idiot that is allowing a Russian military build up in the Western Hemisphere WHILE he is removing the military presence from the Korean Peninsula.
It is time to carry out war games AGAIN in the north Pacific.
March 29, 2019
By Nathan Hodge and Anna Rappart
Russia acknowledged (click here) Thursday that it has military personnel in Venezuela, which is facing political turmoil and a humanitarian crisis, saying the deployment is legal and does not alter the delicate balance of power in the region.
In a briefing Thursday in Moscow, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said "Russian specialists" were on Venezuelan soil but declared their deployment to be "in accordance with the provisions of the bilateral intergovernmental agreement on military-technical cooperation" between Moscow and Caracas.
Asked at the briefing by CNN how long they would be deployed, she replied that the personnel would remain in Venezuela "for as long as needed, and as long as the government of Venezuela needs them."...
Domestically, the reason there are White Nationalist attacks in the country is because Trump's favorite constituency is no longer being monitored by any anti-domestic terror program. It is defunded by Trump. Trump is facilitating domestic terrorism as he continues to eliminate the surveillance to save money on taxes.
Tuesday, April 02, 2019
When is the press going to ask Trump about the Russian military build up in the Caribbean?
When Trump cuts off US payments to the countries in the Northern Triad that does not mean the need is gone. When countries have a need they will resolve it. Where do Americans finally understand the President priorities are based in removing taxes from his burden and that of his peers and not national security.
I have never heard a President belly ache about money the way Trump does.
Trump said the USA will get along well with Russia. There are nuclear capable jets in Venezuela. I don’t see the USA getting along with Russia.
I want to hear the NATO Secretary General speak. This photo op is turning into a political commercial.
Trump called on Russia in plain sight to look for emails. I want to see the report from the Special Council. He is guilty and he knows it. He and Barr are covering up the truth. Robert Mueller needs to testify to the US House.
When Trump cuts off US payments to the countries in the Northern Triad that does not mean the need is gone. When countries have a need they will resolve it. Where do Americans finally understand the President priorities are based in removing taxes from his burden and that of his peers and not national security.
I have never heard a President belly ache about money the way Trump does.
Trump said the USA will get along well with Russia. There are nuclear capable jets in Venezuela. I don’t see the USA getting along with Russia.
I want to hear the NATO Secretary General speak. This photo op is turning into a political commercial.
Trump called on Russia in plain sight to look for emails. I want to see the report from the Special Council. He is guilty and he knows it. He and Barr are covering up the truth. Robert Mueller needs to testify to the US House.
The people that voted for Trump in 2016 thought they were getting a master deal maker. They didn't even with a Republican majority in the Senate and House. Now that the Democrats have the majority of the US House, the political ranting by Trump is no different than any other President that lost their party majority; when I (Trump) take the Senate and House in 2020 everything will be possible.
So, basically, those that are buying into Trump's promises of having a Republican health care policy that is better and cheaper than Obamacare once the majorities are back are simply willing to live through two more years of disappointment followed by two more years of gridlock.
Evidently, Trump has a poor learning curve and his base does as well.
A woman standing in a West Virginia community health care clinic is asked what the answer is for health care. She stated, "I don't know, but, I know there is an answer out there somewhere." The same woman receives expanded Medicaid health insurance. She goes to this community clinic free of cost and receiving free medication. What does she mean there is an answer out there? She has her answer and so does the rest of America. What are they questioning for?
For Americans that can't afford their health care insurance yet and don't qualify for the Medicare Expansion, US Senator Whitehouse has a bill that introduces a new use for Medicare. He calls it "Medicare X" and it is purchased from the government through the exchanges.
There isn't much else to do except bring down the cost of medications.
Currently, some of the Medicare Advantage policies are reducing their Medication Formularies and excluding many of the modern medications on the market. These medications are still brand names and under the 11-year patent restrictions. That is not what is supposed to happen with Medicare in any form.
These patients now face asking their physicians for different medications that are generic. This change in medication may not be possible for many patients and is a direct challenge to "Continuity of Care."
Pharmacists are currently going on the internet to access opportunity for patients like "Good Rx." Then they charge the patient the "Good Rx" price because the medication would be more expensive without the insurance formulary including them. I am not certain if patients are aware they are paying for the medication off formulary.
Eliminating medications from a health care insurance policy formulary beginning in 2019 is not just a patient care issue, it is a Wall Street issue. If those covered by Medicare are using only generics, it won't matter if the medications are covered by an 11-year patent and no one is buying them.
So, basically, those that are buying into Trump's promises of having a Republican health care policy that is better and cheaper than Obamacare once the majorities are back are simply willing to live through two more years of disappointment followed by two more years of gridlock.
Evidently, Trump has a poor learning curve and his base does as well.
A woman standing in a West Virginia community health care clinic is asked what the answer is for health care. She stated, "I don't know, but, I know there is an answer out there somewhere." The same woman receives expanded Medicaid health insurance. She goes to this community clinic free of cost and receiving free medication. What does she mean there is an answer out there? She has her answer and so does the rest of America. What are they questioning for?
For Americans that can't afford their health care insurance yet and don't qualify for the Medicare Expansion, US Senator Whitehouse has a bill that introduces a new use for Medicare. He calls it "Medicare X" and it is purchased from the government through the exchanges.
There isn't much else to do except bring down the cost of medications.
Currently, some of the Medicare Advantage policies are reducing their Medication Formularies and excluding many of the modern medications on the market. These medications are still brand names and under the 11-year patent restrictions. That is not what is supposed to happen with Medicare in any form.
These patients now face asking their physicians for different medications that are generic. This change in medication may not be possible for many patients and is a direct challenge to "Continuity of Care."
Pharmacists are currently going on the internet to access opportunity for patients like "Good Rx." Then they charge the patient the "Good Rx" price because the medication would be more expensive without the insurance formulary including them. I am not certain if patients are aware they are paying for the medication off formulary.
Eliminating medications from a health care insurance policy formulary beginning in 2019 is not just a patient care issue, it is a Wall Street issue. If those covered by Medicare are using only generics, it won't matter if the medications are covered by an 11-year patent and no one is buying them.
Trump needs to stop being stupid. He cannot be the only person to vote against LEGISLATION.
Immigration also does not need a czar. There already exists immigration reform bills. Trump needs to be prepared to sign it. The idea a magical czar is going to make ALL THE PROBLEMS with immigration is nonsense. He or she has no more power than the president and will be stopped at every turn because there aren't laws enforcing any directive a czar would take. Trump cannot dictate from the Oval Office.
Does Trump have a learning curve or is he just stuck on ego?
March 29, 2019
By Tami Luhby
A federal district court judge (click here) Thursday blocked another Trump administration effort to undermine Obamacare.
The decision hits a Labor Department rule designed to make it easier for small businesses to band together and buy health insurance in so-called association health plans -- one of the Trump administration's initiatives to weaken Obamacare by offering alternatives to the exchanges.
The order, Trump said at the time, would give "millions of Americans with Obamacare relief."
But in Thursday's decision, Judge John Bates of the US District Court in the District of Columbia disagreed, saying the goal of the association health plan, or AHP, rule was to allow participants to avoid certain Obamacare regulations....
Does Trump have a learning curve or is he just stuck on ego?
March 29, 2019
By Tami Luhby
A federal district court judge (click here) Thursday blocked another Trump administration effort to undermine Obamacare.
The decision hits a Labor Department rule designed to make it easier for small businesses to band together and buy health insurance in so-called association health plans -- one of the Trump administration's initiatives to weaken Obamacare by offering alternatives to the exchanges.
The order, Trump said at the time, would give "millions of Americans with Obamacare relief."
But in Thursday's decision, Judge John Bates of the US District Court in the District of Columbia disagreed, saying the goal of the association health plan, or AHP, rule was to allow participants to avoid certain Obamacare regulations....
Kathy Hoffman, the state superintendent of public instruciton is correct. The law needs to be repealed.
This Arizona law is a reflection of the past and not today's society or the future for the aggrieved children.
There may be some health instructors that feel insufficiently prepared to talk about safe sex. That can easily be resolved by inviting a professional speaker to the classrooms when it comes to the LGBTQI community.
This law is far too victimizing. I have been in classrooms of young children all the way to young adults as a teacher. The students are very, very accepting of diversity. I was impressed with the love a fourth grade classroom had for a student in sexual identity transition.
The boy looked like a boy, but, was open about his transition from being a girl. The reason the class was aware of this transition which probably didn't have sex reassignment surgery at that age; was because the school records reflected his female identity. Even his masculine name hadn't been changed on the school records yet. When attendance was taken it was still the female name that was on the records. Believe me, there was nothing female about his outward appearance or mannerisms. I believe documents are not changed until sex reassignment is achieved.
I think the parents of this boy were very smart in encouraging everyone touching this boy's life to see her as him. He thrived. He had no desire to be identified as a girl.
So given the times we are in and wide acceptance of gender issues are part of everyday life, this law needs to be removed from the enforcement statues in Arizona. It is like having a stop sign for horse drawn carriages. It is has no place in everyday life.
March 28, 2019
By Lilly
Two gay-rights organizations (click here) are suing Arizona over its so-called "No Promo Homo" law, which bans public district and charter school HIV/AIDS instruction that "promotes a homosexual lifestyle."
The National Center for Lesbian Rights and Lambda Legal filed the lawsuit Thursday in federal court on behalf of Equality Arizona, a nonprofit that advocates for LGBT residents. An unnamed student is also named as a plaintiff in the lawsuit.
Arizona's law, enacted in 1991, bars K-12 public-school sexual-education instruction that:
- "Promotes a homosexual lifestyle."
- "Portrays homosexuality as a positive alternative lifestyle."
- "Suggests that some methods of sex are safe methods of homosexual sex."...
There may be some health instructors that feel insufficiently prepared to talk about safe sex. That can easily be resolved by inviting a professional speaker to the classrooms when it comes to the LGBTQI community.
This law is far too victimizing. I have been in classrooms of young children all the way to young adults as a teacher. The students are very, very accepting of diversity. I was impressed with the love a fourth grade classroom had for a student in sexual identity transition.
The boy looked like a boy, but, was open about his transition from being a girl. The reason the class was aware of this transition which probably didn't have sex reassignment surgery at that age; was because the school records reflected his female identity. Even his masculine name hadn't been changed on the school records yet. When attendance was taken it was still the female name that was on the records. Believe me, there was nothing female about his outward appearance or mannerisms. I believe documents are not changed until sex reassignment is achieved.
I think the parents of this boy were very smart in encouraging everyone touching this boy's life to see her as him. He thrived. He had no desire to be identified as a girl.
So given the times we are in and wide acceptance of gender issues are part of everyday life, this law needs to be removed from the enforcement statues in Arizona. It is like having a stop sign for horse drawn carriages. It is has no place in everyday life.
March 28, 2019
By Lilly
Two gay-rights organizations (click here) are suing Arizona over its so-called "No Promo Homo" law, which bans public district and charter school HIV/AIDS instruction that "promotes a homosexual lifestyle."
The National Center for Lesbian Rights and Lambda Legal filed the lawsuit Thursday in federal court on behalf of Equality Arizona, a nonprofit that advocates for LGBT residents. An unnamed student is also named as a plaintiff in the lawsuit.
Arizona's law, enacted in 1991, bars K-12 public-school sexual-education instruction that:
- "Promotes a homosexual lifestyle."
- "Portrays homosexuality as a positive alternative lifestyle."
- "Suggests that some methods of sex are safe methods of homosexual sex."...
Monday, April 01, 2019
A fifth grade student went to school, was injured in her classroom and died. Call the SBI and if that doesn't work call the FBI.
She was probably fatally injured by an adult in the classroom that attempted to restrain her without any idea of what she was doing.
Where were Raniya's injuries? Her throat, chest, where?
The South Carolina State Bureau of Investigation needs to be enlisted in solving this murder. If the SBI can't or won't take the case, then call the FBI and simply ask them to determine the death of a fifth grader that went to school and was fatally injured.
Stop expecting anyone locally to handle this. If it hasn't resulted in knowledge to her death a week after the incident, it never will. Get higher authorities involved.
Who is sure if she was injured in a fight? Where is the proof and who was involved? I don't think she was injured in a fight. I do believe there is a cover up and she was murdered. The question is, was it manslaughter or not?
April 1, 2019
By HollyYan and Susannah Cullinane
The father of a South Carolina girl (click here) who died after a fight in her classroom last week made a public plea Monday for answers about what happened to his daughter.
Ten-year-old Raniya Wright died Wednesday, two days after she was injured when a fight broke out at Forest Hills Elementary School in Walterboro -- a town of 5,100 people about an hour's drive west of Charleston.
A week after the fatal injuries, authorities still haven't told Raniya's father exactly what happened or what kind of injuries the fifth-grader suffered.
"I'm here today looking for justice for my daughter," Jermaine Van Dyke told reporters at a news conference Monday. "I want just to find out what happened, how it happened, and who was involved."
Where were Raniya's injuries? Her throat, chest, where?
The South Carolina State Bureau of Investigation needs to be enlisted in solving this murder. If the SBI can't or won't take the case, then call the FBI and simply ask them to determine the death of a fifth grader that went to school and was fatally injured.
Stop expecting anyone locally to handle this. If it hasn't resulted in knowledge to her death a week after the incident, it never will. Get higher authorities involved.
Who is sure if she was injured in a fight? Where is the proof and who was involved? I don't think she was injured in a fight. I do believe there is a cover up and she was murdered. The question is, was it manslaughter or not?
April 1, 2019By HollyYan and Susannah Cullinane
The father of a South Carolina girl (click here) who died after a fight in her classroom last week made a public plea Monday for answers about what happened to his daughter.
Ten-year-old Raniya Wright died Wednesday, two days after she was injured when a fight broke out at Forest Hills Elementary School in Walterboro -- a town of 5,100 people about an hour's drive west of Charleston.
A week after the fatal injuries, authorities still haven't told Raniya's father exactly what happened or what kind of injuries the fifth-grader suffered.
"I'm here today looking for justice for my daughter," Jermaine Van Dyke told reporters at a news conference Monday. "I want just to find out what happened, how it happened, and who was involved."
Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (click here) shows a bounce back to a higher unemployment rate among African Americans.
The all time high was in July 1983 with an unemployment rate of 20.1. The rate climbed with the global economic collapse. It began to be reduced again when President Obama took office in 2009. The unemployment rate of African Americans continued to fall until April 2018 with a rate of 6.6. Since April of 2018 it has risen and fallen but never fell back to 6.6. As of February 2019 it was 7.3 percent.
With the same source of information, the Hispanic experience (click here) is slightly different. The return to high unemployment rate shows as the African American rate did with the 2008 global economic collapse. As of February 2019 the unemployment rate among Hispanics and Latino populations in the USA was 4.3 percent.
February 2019 the Asian unemployment rate was 3.2 percent.
The Caucasian rate never occurs above 10 percent. (click here) The highest rate was December 1982 which was 9.7 percent. February 2019 the rate was 3.3 percent.
The total civilian unemployment rate (click here) for February 2019 was 3.8 percent.
The all time high was in July 1983 with an unemployment rate of 20.1. The rate climbed with the global economic collapse. It began to be reduced again when President Obama took office in 2009. The unemployment rate of African Americans continued to fall until April 2018 with a rate of 6.6. Since April of 2018 it has risen and fallen but never fell back to 6.6. As of February 2019 it was 7.3 percent.
With the same source of information, the Hispanic experience (click here) is slightly different. The return to high unemployment rate shows as the African American rate did with the 2008 global economic collapse. As of February 2019 the unemployment rate among Hispanics and Latino populations in the USA was 4.3 percent.
February 2019 the Asian unemployment rate was 3.2 percent.
The Caucasian rate never occurs above 10 percent. (click here) The highest rate was December 1982 which was 9.7 percent. February 2019 the rate was 3.3 percent.
The total civilian unemployment rate (click here) for February 2019 was 3.8 percent.
In case anyone wonders what side of the road Trump actually stands there is this:
There is no doubt at all that Donald Trump is loyal to other forces in the world and he is not trustworthy of the USA's presidency. Trump's disrespect of NATO and other American allies is directly related to his loyalty to his friends and foreign relationships.
I don't trust Trump as far as I can spit and I don't spit.
Trump cannot deny his disrespect for NATO and Queen Elizabeth as symbols of his loyalty to Russia. He cannot deny his secret meetings with Putin whenever the opportunity presented itself. There is no reason for me to trust Trump. His actions speak louder than his lies.
June 27, 2017
By Kenzi Abou-Sbou Sabe, Tom Winter and Max Tucker
A former Trump aide (click here) now under federal investigation as part of the Russia probe earned millions working for a corrupt pro-Russian political party that repeatedly disparaged America's most important military alliance.
Paul Manafort, who was Trump's campaign chief from May to August 2016, spent nearly a decade as a consultant to Ukraine's Party of Regions and its standardbearer, Viktor Yanukovych.
Backed by Russian-leaning oligarchs, the party opposed NATO membership and spouted anti-Western rhetoric that once helped fuel violence against American marines. Its reign ended when Yanukovych fled to Russia after bloody street protests against his personal corruption and pro-Moscow actions....
...As NBC News previously reported, federal officials say that the money Manafort earned from both the party and the oligarchs — and what he did with it — are part of what has drawn the attention of investigators. New details keep emerging as U.S. and Ukrainian officials piece together Manafort's contacts and payments in Ukraine from 2004 to 2014....
I don't trust Trump as far as I can spit and I don't spit.
Trump cannot deny his disrespect for NATO and Queen Elizabeth as symbols of his loyalty to Russia. He cannot deny his secret meetings with Putin whenever the opportunity presented itself. There is no reason for me to trust Trump. His actions speak louder than his lies.
June 27, 2017
By Kenzi Abou-Sbou Sabe, Tom Winter and Max Tucker
A former Trump aide (click here) now under federal investigation as part of the Russia probe earned millions working for a corrupt pro-Russian political party that repeatedly disparaged America's most important military alliance.
Paul Manafort, who was Trump's campaign chief from May to August 2016, spent nearly a decade as a consultant to Ukraine's Party of Regions and its standardbearer, Viktor Yanukovych.
Backed by Russian-leaning oligarchs, the party opposed NATO membership and spouted anti-Western rhetoric that once helped fuel violence against American marines. Its reign ended when Yanukovych fled to Russia after bloody street protests against his personal corruption and pro-Moscow actions....
...As NBC News previously reported, federal officials say that the money Manafort earned from both the party and the oligarchs — and what he did with it — are part of what has drawn the attention of investigators. New details keep emerging as U.S. and Ukrainian officials piece together Manafort's contacts and payments in Ukraine from 2004 to 2014....
AG Barr has not followed the law and issues his EEOC statement and there are moral issues at the DOJ among the LGBTQ community.
Dear Attorney General Barr:
On behalf of DOJ Pride, (click here) we congratulate you on your appointment as the 85th Attorney General of the United States. Welcome back to the Department of Justice.
DOJ Pride was founded in 1994 to represent the thousands of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) employees and contractors, as well as their allies, who serve the Department each day with professionalism and distinction. We have a history of collaborating with Department leadership to identify and address issues that affect the Department’s LGBTQ employees. We write today to express our desire to work with you and your leadership team to foster a welcoming and inclusive workplace here at the Department.
To further this goal, we raise two related matters that are of present concern to our membership: the Department’s failure to issue an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) statement as required by law, and the declining morale of the LGBTQ workforce.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement An EEO statement is a critical affirmation of an agency’s rights and values. The requirement to issue an EEO statement stems from the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as implemented by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission in Management Directive 715.1 MD-715 requires the heads of all federal agencies to issue “a written policy statement expressing their commitment to [equal employment opportunity] and a workplace free of discriminatory harassment,”...
...Because MD-715 requires agency heads to issue an EEO statement at the beginning of their tenures—and thereafter on an annual basis—now is the appropriate time to formulate a statement that affirms the Department’s commitment to a workplace free from discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression. We are ready to assist in any way we can.
Declining Morale
DOJ Pride surveyed its membership in October 2018 to assess members’ perspectives on working for the Department. The results indicate that morale is low among LGBTQ individuals currently employed in the Department, and that the Department is not recruiting and retaining top LGBTQ talent. The following comments are representative:
● “The DOJ is no longer the welcoming, inclusive environment for LGBTQ employees that it once was.”
● “It’s harder for gay men and trans people to work in the BOP. The BOP definitely does not attract or very often retain gay men and trans people.”
● “Agents attend[ing] the FBI academy that are gay and/or latino are definitely discriminated against and in many cases evaluated more harshly than other new agents and dismissed from the academy.”
● “Please do something about the FBI’s unfair evaluation process at the FBI Academy. There are many gay agents attending that are dismissed because they are not ‘bro-y’ or masculine enough.”
● “I have had many LGBTQ friends either leave the Department or express disinterest in applying to openings in the Department in the first instance.”
● “I am leaving the DOJ in part due to the DOJ’s treatment of its LGBTQ employees.”...
The USA Department of Justice has always maintained high integrity for the diversity that exists in the department. It is time Barr live up to it.
Department of Justice Diversity Management Policy Statement (click here)
On behalf of DOJ Pride, (click here) we congratulate you on your appointment as the 85th Attorney General of the United States. Welcome back to the Department of Justice.
DOJ Pride was founded in 1994 to represent the thousands of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) employees and contractors, as well as their allies, who serve the Department each day with professionalism and distinction. We have a history of collaborating with Department leadership to identify and address issues that affect the Department’s LGBTQ employees. We write today to express our desire to work with you and your leadership team to foster a welcoming and inclusive workplace here at the Department.
To further this goal, we raise two related matters that are of present concern to our membership: the Department’s failure to issue an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) statement as required by law, and the declining morale of the LGBTQ workforce.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement An EEO statement is a critical affirmation of an agency’s rights and values. The requirement to issue an EEO statement stems from the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as implemented by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission in Management Directive 715.1 MD-715 requires the heads of all federal agencies to issue “a written policy statement expressing their commitment to [equal employment opportunity] and a workplace free of discriminatory harassment,”...
...Because MD-715 requires agency heads to issue an EEO statement at the beginning of their tenures—and thereafter on an annual basis—now is the appropriate time to formulate a statement that affirms the Department’s commitment to a workplace free from discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression. We are ready to assist in any way we can.
Declining Morale
DOJ Pride surveyed its membership in October 2018 to assess members’ perspectives on working for the Department. The results indicate that morale is low among LGBTQ individuals currently employed in the Department, and that the Department is not recruiting and retaining top LGBTQ talent. The following comments are representative:
● “The DOJ is no longer the welcoming, inclusive environment for LGBTQ employees that it once was.”
● “It’s harder for gay men and trans people to work in the BOP. The BOP definitely does not attract or very often retain gay men and trans people.”
● “Agents attend[ing] the FBI academy that are gay and/or latino are definitely discriminated against and in many cases evaluated more harshly than other new agents and dismissed from the academy.”
● “Please do something about the FBI’s unfair evaluation process at the FBI Academy. There are many gay agents attending that are dismissed because they are not ‘bro-y’ or masculine enough.”
● “I have had many LGBTQ friends either leave the Department or express disinterest in applying to openings in the Department in the first instance.”
● “I am leaving the DOJ in part due to the DOJ’s treatment of its LGBTQ employees.”...
The USA Department of Justice has always maintained high integrity for the diversity that exists in the department. It is time Barr live up to it.
Department of Justice Diversity Management Policy Statement (click here)
The Department of Justice employs more than 115,000 talented and diverse women and men to help meet its mission and goals. We are stronger, more credible, and more effective when our workforce includes highly qualified individuals with backgrounds, cultures and traditions that reflect our Nation’s rich diversity.
We value diversity in our workforce and embrace the cultural and demographic dimensions of our country. We work diligently to attract and retain a workforce that represents the range of personal and professional backgrounds, and experiences and perspectives that arise from differences of culture and circumstances. This includes persons of varying age, ethnicity, gender, disability, race, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, political affiliation, socioeconomic and family status, and geographic region....
We value diversity in our workforce and embrace the cultural and demographic dimensions of our country. We work diligently to attract and retain a workforce that represents the range of personal and professional backgrounds, and experiences and perspectives that arise from differences of culture and circumstances. This includes persons of varying age, ethnicity, gender, disability, race, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, political affiliation, socioeconomic and family status, and geographic region....
It is about time someone from the USA confronted Russia over the Caribbean Sea aggression.
What Russia is involved in at this very moment is an act of aggression. Russia is cultivating nuclear capacity in the Caribbean Sea, primarily at this point in Cuba and Venezuela. There is an arms build up in Cuba.
An act of aggression by a major nuclear power is an act of war. It is about time someone in the Trump Administration is getting serious about Russian aggression in the Western Hemisphere.
The idea Venezuela is suffering from socialism is wrong and quite stupid. Saudi Arabia, another oil country, is not suffering from socialism and there is socialism in Saudi Arabia.
John Bolton takes a hard line on everything even when there is no hard line to take, so it makes him rather unpopular. In this instance, I am grateful for his stance against the Russian aggression taking place in the Caribbean Sea. There needs to be a clear understanding the USA will move against the current facilities Russia is establishing if Russia does not dismantle them and take the nuclear capacity jets back to Russian soil. I don't care who paid for them, they don't belong in Venezuela or any other country in the Western Hemisphere.
If Russia insists on maintaining this aggressive stance and continues it, the USA will have the RIGHT to move against those facilities in Venezuela, Cuba AND also Russia.
Russia is enforcing destabilization efforts by Maduro in Venezuela and there is no appreciable relief for the people of that country.
NATO and the post Soviet states need to pay attention.
An act of aggression by a major nuclear power is an act of war. It is about time someone in the Trump Administration is getting serious about Russian aggression in the Western Hemisphere.
The idea Venezuela is suffering from socialism is wrong and quite stupid. Saudi Arabia, another oil country, is not suffering from socialism and there is socialism in Saudi Arabia.
John Bolton takes a hard line on everything even when there is no hard line to take, so it makes him rather unpopular. In this instance, I am grateful for his stance against the Russian aggression taking place in the Caribbean Sea. There needs to be a clear understanding the USA will move against the current facilities Russia is establishing if Russia does not dismantle them and take the nuclear capacity jets back to Russian soil. I don't care who paid for them, they don't belong in Venezuela or any other country in the Western Hemisphere.
If Russia insists on maintaining this aggressive stance and continues it, the USA will have the RIGHT to move against those facilities in Venezuela, Cuba AND also Russia.
Russia is enforcing destabilization efforts by Maduro in Venezuela and there is no appreciable relief for the people of that country.
NATO and the post Soviet states need to pay attention.
No one should just be satisfied flights have resumed.
Traditionally, this is April's Fools Day, but, this is no joke. I believe it was a cyber attack if Aerodata can't explain the failure. It is my concern the hackers that like to defeat societies and governments have learned without significantly working software, the airline industry is out of business.
April 1, 2019
By Dawn Gilbertson
Multiple airlines, including Southwest, American and Delta, (click here) saw their planes temporarily grounded early Monday morning due to a computer outage in a central system. As a result, travelers can expect lingering flight delays as airlines play catch-up.
The Federal Aviation Administration said several airlines experienced issues with AeroData, a program that provides weight-and-balance information that is necessary to grant clearance for takeoff. The FAA said severity varied by airline.
Southwest Airlines said the outage grounded flights for about 40 minutes.
Airline spokesman Dan Landson said that scattered flight delays are anticipated and customers should check Southwest.com for the latest updates on specific flights....
April 1, 2019
By Dawn Gilbertson
Multiple airlines, including Southwest, American and Delta, (click here) saw their planes temporarily grounded early Monday morning due to a computer outage in a central system. As a result, travelers can expect lingering flight delays as airlines play catch-up.
The Federal Aviation Administration said several airlines experienced issues with AeroData, a program that provides weight-and-balance information that is necessary to grant clearance for takeoff. The FAA said severity varied by airline.
Southwest Airlines said the outage grounded flights for about 40 minutes.
Airline spokesman Dan Landson said that scattered flight delays are anticipated and customers should check Southwest.com for the latest updates on specific flights....
Sunday, March 31, 2019
About Former Vice President Joe Biden and then I am calling it a day.
I don't doubt Lucy Flores. I am sure the interaction occurred. I was anticipating others to come forward, but, considering at this point he is able to beat Trump in a general election that might be holding others back. It is hard to say what exactly other women would think or say. It is always up to the lady to decide. It would be unfair to make an assessment of their understandings of such touching.
Joe Biden needs to apologize to Lucy Flores (click here) and any others he may have insulted. His actions, as described by Ms. Flores does not rise to sexual assault. He sure isn't Donald Trump and Trump's "grab the pussy" advice or the man with small hands comment. Other candidates in the past have made worse mistakes and survived the primary.
Touching women or men is not allowed without explicit consent. No maybes or supposing it is all right. Touching is not alright.
(The War is Over Picture - click here)
I am not making excuses for the Former Vice President just trying to understand. My experience with politics is that there are those awkward moments that afterward, people look at each other like, "What was that?"
If there is anything the Democrats know is that Joe Biden provides plenty of those, "What the heck was that moment?" He may never have been a sailor, but, the picture describes what others feel in a commonly understood emotion when a battle is won.
I think the former Vice President needs to provide an interview with a trusted journalist and set the record straight. The moment Ms. Flores described sounds like it was full of emotion and anticipation. That may have been the issue. But, I wasn't there and she felt uncomfortable when the VP put his hands on her shoulders and kissed the top of her head. He needs to express his regret which I am sure he feels.
Joe Biden is liked by a lot of people, including unions. It is going to be up to the people to decide. If he enters the race for President of the country he has served most of his adult life, he is going to have to stand on his own and make the case for his candidacy. This may eliminate him, but, that is uncertain.
There are many highly qualified candidates in the Democratic field and some new faces that are turning people's heads. I wish everyone great luck and skill. I will be casting a ballot for the person that makes the climate crisis a priority and means it.
Next week I will be reviewing China and world events. I think there is a lot missing in the news these crazy days. But, Trump is determined to distract the country until the election of 2020. It will be up to the opposing candidates to remind the country what is really important. Protecting our democracy should be at the top of that list.
Good night.
Joe Biden needs to apologize to Lucy Flores (click here) and any others he may have insulted. His actions, as described by Ms. Flores does not rise to sexual assault. He sure isn't Donald Trump and Trump's "grab the pussy" advice or the man with small hands comment. Other candidates in the past have made worse mistakes and survived the primary.
Touching women or men is not allowed without explicit consent. No maybes or supposing it is all right. Touching is not alright.
(The War is Over Picture - click here)I am not making excuses for the Former Vice President just trying to understand. My experience with politics is that there are those awkward moments that afterward, people look at each other like, "What was that?"
If there is anything the Democrats know is that Joe Biden provides plenty of those, "What the heck was that moment?" He may never have been a sailor, but, the picture describes what others feel in a commonly understood emotion when a battle is won.
I think the former Vice President needs to provide an interview with a trusted journalist and set the record straight. The moment Ms. Flores described sounds like it was full of emotion and anticipation. That may have been the issue. But, I wasn't there and she felt uncomfortable when the VP put his hands on her shoulders and kissed the top of her head. He needs to express his regret which I am sure he feels.
Joe Biden is liked by a lot of people, including unions. It is going to be up to the people to decide. If he enters the race for President of the country he has served most of his adult life, he is going to have to stand on his own and make the case for his candidacy. This may eliminate him, but, that is uncertain.
There are many highly qualified candidates in the Democratic field and some new faces that are turning people's heads. I wish everyone great luck and skill. I will be casting a ballot for the person that makes the climate crisis a priority and means it.
Next week I will be reviewing China and world events. I think there is a lot missing in the news these crazy days. But, Trump is determined to distract the country until the election of 2020. It will be up to the opposing candidates to remind the country what is really important. Protecting our democracy should be at the top of that list.
Good night.
Moving office space from one part of the USA to another part of the USA is not considered an increase in auto jobs. This type of site consolidation will probably result in a net loss of jobs in the USA.
March 31, 2019
By Steve Brown
Toyota is expanding its footprint in Plano. (click here)
The international automaker's Toyota Motor Credit Corp. is almost doubling the size of its office in the Legacy business park.
Toyota Motor Credit now occupies more than 54,000 square feet of offices in the Legacy Town Center III office building at 6900 North Dallas Parkway....
...Along with its main headquarters campus and the Toyota credit office in Legacy Town Center, the automaker's tech-oriented Toyota Connected subsidiary has a large office in the nearby Legacy West Urban Village.
Toyota announced in 2014 that it planned to move much of its U.S. base from Southern California to West Plano. The Japan-based automaker now has more than 5,000 workers in North Texas.
March 31, 2019
By Steve Brown
Toyota is expanding its footprint in Plano. (click here)
The international automaker's Toyota Motor Credit Corp. is almost doubling the size of its office in the Legacy business park.
Toyota Motor Credit now occupies more than 54,000 square feet of offices in the Legacy Town Center III office building at 6900 North Dallas Parkway....
...Along with its main headquarters campus and the Toyota credit office in Legacy Town Center, the automaker's tech-oriented Toyota Connected subsidiary has a large office in the nearby Legacy West Urban Village.
Toyota announced in 2014 that it planned to move much of its U.S. base from Southern California to West Plano. The Japan-based automaker now has more than 5,000 workers in North Texas.
Russia is destroying Venezuela. It's only interest is a nuclear capacity military base in the Caribbean.
There are reports pregnant women are fleeing Venezuela for Columbia. This dam should not be failing. Is there any reason to believe the people qualified to take care of it no longer are in Venezuela?
If a communication link can be provided to the engineers involved perhaps The West can advise those remaining to run the plant.
Is the grid supplied by this dam failing? By every estimation, there should be little interruption of electricity in Venezuela. Unless those responsible for maintaining the grid aren't being paid and won't work. Russia can explain if they are part of the Venezuelan collective, pay rates aren't established yet.
March 30, 2019
By Vasco Cotovio and Ralph Ellis
On the Caroni River, (click here) one hundred kilometers from the confluence with the Orinoco River stands an impressive engineer work and art masterpiece. We are talking about Simon Bolivar (formely "Raul Leoni") Hydroelectric Power Station, also known as the Guri Dam. The construction started in 1963 concluded the first part in 1978 and the second one in 1986.
Caracas - Electricity slowly returned (cick here) in most areas of Caracas on Saturday after Venezuela struggled through the third major blackout of March.
Power went out around 7 p.m. Friday. Sirens, car horns and alarms echoed throughout the dark streets before generators began kicking in.
The situation is much worse in the barrios and poorer areas of the capital, and especially outside Caracas, with many struggling with intermittent service since the first major blackout.
Blackouts have become a daily occurrence across Venezuela as the economic crisis has worsened.
The power outage was the talk of the town, overshadowing another round of dueling protests by supporters of embattled President Nicolas Maduro and Juan Guaido, president of the National Assembly....
...The cause of the third blackout has not been given, but the first two occurred because of problems at the Guri hydroelectric plant, which serves 70% of the country....
If a communication link can be provided to the engineers involved perhaps The West can advise those remaining to run the plant.
Is the grid supplied by this dam failing? By every estimation, there should be little interruption of electricity in Venezuela. Unless those responsible for maintaining the grid aren't being paid and won't work. Russia can explain if they are part of the Venezuelan collective, pay rates aren't established yet.
By Vasco Cotovio and Ralph Ellis
On the Caroni River, (click here) one hundred kilometers from the confluence with the Orinoco River stands an impressive engineer work and art masterpiece. We are talking about Simon Bolivar (formely "Raul Leoni") Hydroelectric Power Station, also known as the Guri Dam. The construction started in 1963 concluded the first part in 1978 and the second one in 1986.
Caracas - Electricity slowly returned (cick here) in most areas of Caracas on Saturday after Venezuela struggled through the third major blackout of March.
Power went out around 7 p.m. Friday. Sirens, car horns and alarms echoed throughout the dark streets before generators began kicking in.
The situation is much worse in the barrios and poorer areas of the capital, and especially outside Caracas, with many struggling with intermittent service since the first major blackout.
Blackouts have become a daily occurrence across Venezuela as the economic crisis has worsened.
The power outage was the talk of the town, overshadowing another round of dueling protests by supporters of embattled President Nicolas Maduro and Juan Guaido, president of the National Assembly....
...The cause of the third blackout has not been given, but the first two occurred because of problems at the Guri hydroelectric plant, which serves 70% of the country....
Mulvaney? (click here) I didn't know he was a mind reader. He doesn't know what is occurring with the Mueller report either. It's all speculation and propaganda.
The US House is going to have to call Former Director Mueller to testify to find out if the Special Council was cut short so he could decide about all the issues in front of him.
I don't believe Robert Mueller would leave loose ends like this. There are outstanding trials and continuing investigations he has had to pass on to different authorities that Barr will try to wrestle to the ground, too. I think there is more corruption at work and Mulvaney is proof. He is the President's Chief of Staff. People are supposed to believe him? I don't think so.
AG Barr is out of line. HIs letter was written without any sound evidence and to CYA his obstruction of justice. All that was required by Barr was to review it for criminal content that needs to be prosecuted WHILE passing on the Mueller Report and supporting documents to Congress for review of need legislation.
Russia, an enemy of the USA, interfered in the 2016 elections. That is a fact. The investigation by the Special Council had autonomous power to carry out the law and secure future elections from foreign influence. The Mueller report belongs to the people of the USA and it needs to be passed on to Congress and the American people.
I think the assessment by Rachel Maddow is spot on. She cites the law. Something that seemed to escape the AG. Questions?
It would strongly appear as though Republicans are nothing more than lapdogs to Trump.
They don't care about the country, they care about power and how to get it.
The US House is going to have to call Former Director Mueller to testify to find out if the Special Council was cut short so he could decide about all the issues in front of him.
I don't believe Robert Mueller would leave loose ends like this. There are outstanding trials and continuing investigations he has had to pass on to different authorities that Barr will try to wrestle to the ground, too. I think there is more corruption at work and Mulvaney is proof. He is the President's Chief of Staff. People are supposed to believe him? I don't think so.
AG Barr is out of line. HIs letter was written without any sound evidence and to CYA his obstruction of justice. All that was required by Barr was to review it for criminal content that needs to be prosecuted WHILE passing on the Mueller Report and supporting documents to Congress for review of need legislation.
Russia, an enemy of the USA, interfered in the 2016 elections. That is a fact. The investigation by the Special Council had autonomous power to carry out the law and secure future elections from foreign influence. The Mueller report belongs to the people of the USA and it needs to be passed on to Congress and the American people.
I think the assessment by Rachel Maddow is spot on. She cites the law. Something that seemed to escape the AG. Questions?
It would strongly appear as though Republicans are nothing more than lapdogs to Trump.
They don't care about the country, they care about power and how to get it.
The US House has it's hands full. What is Senate oversight doing regarding allegations of Trump and his family?
Governments should know this is coercion and it needs to be reported to authorities in the USA. There is always the FBI. The CIA can be a better agency to report such problems.
This is extortion. A journalist FINALLY has brought threats to the American conscience.
Jarad Kushner is using his security clearance to extort monies from other countries.
Countries cannot be fearful of such actions. This is completely outrageous and has to be dealt with. No government entity should have the power to coerce another country. All actions between countries should occur through proper diplomacy channels and in writing. The entire scenario is not American in any way, shape or form.
This is not the first time the Kushner family has used the powers of the USA for their own purposes. There was that entire episode early on in Trump's administration whereby Chinese oligarchs were romanced into visas that would directly benefit the Kushners. Don, Jr. was in Congress pounding the halls of Congress for the passage of an extension on those visas before the Kushner family meeting held in China. That administration had intimidated the majority Republican Congress into submission because of threats to primary them.
Things are different now. The US House has a majority Democratic leadership and the doors of justice are open again.
I realize Qatar has image problems within its Middle East neighborhood. That is a matter left up to the nations in the Middle East. But, coercion for personal wealth by any American of an entire government or it's leaders is deep trouble for that person or persons.
When Turkey realized a Washington Post journalist was murdered and his body disposed of it did not conceal "the shame" of it happening within it's borders. Turkey immediately began providing information to American journalists to expose the crime. Turkish intelligence did not hesitate and it's President did not stop their exposure of a murder.
Those are the extremes to which wrongdoing has to be exposed sometimes. There is absolutely no way Qatar leadership should be hiding such outrageous crimes. No country should feel that threatened by any one person of USA origin. This could have been stopped before it became a crime and moniey was transferred. Exposure of internaitonal crimes is vital to it's resolve. Democractic freedom of speech governs such exposure and it is a very important right any international authority should know is available to them.
If nothing else put it on a Facebook entry on an official website, as a cry for help. Do something. The idea alone that exposure of crime will be carried out will stop it before it starts.
March 29, 2019
By Ed Krassenstein and Brian Krassenstein
While America’s attention has been focused primarily on the Mueller report, (click here) over the course of the last several weeks, a story that likely isn’t clearly captured in the Mueller report has been building steam. For well over a year now, there has been speculation about Jared Kushner’s security clearance, as well as his meetings and ties with various leaders within the Middle East. Now it appears as if this speculation is becoming a full-blown scandal.
Last week on KrassenCast we spoke to Vicky Ward, an investigative journalist and author of the new book Kushner Inc. Since then, Ward, who has been investigating ties that Kushner has had with the Saudis, Emiratis and Qataris, has come across new information that appears to imply that the president’s son-in-law may be extorting the nation of Qatar. HillReporter has also been in contact with several sources with ties to the Qatari government, which also help confirm some of the information that Ward has provided....
This is extortion. A journalist FINALLY has brought threats to the American conscience.
Jarad Kushner is using his security clearance to extort monies from other countries.
Countries cannot be fearful of such actions. This is completely outrageous and has to be dealt with. No government entity should have the power to coerce another country. All actions between countries should occur through proper diplomacy channels and in writing. The entire scenario is not American in any way, shape or form.
This is not the first time the Kushner family has used the powers of the USA for their own purposes. There was that entire episode early on in Trump's administration whereby Chinese oligarchs were romanced into visas that would directly benefit the Kushners. Don, Jr. was in Congress pounding the halls of Congress for the passage of an extension on those visas before the Kushner family meeting held in China. That administration had intimidated the majority Republican Congress into submission because of threats to primary them.
Things are different now. The US House has a majority Democratic leadership and the doors of justice are open again.
I realize Qatar has image problems within its Middle East neighborhood. That is a matter left up to the nations in the Middle East. But, coercion for personal wealth by any American of an entire government or it's leaders is deep trouble for that person or persons.
When Turkey realized a Washington Post journalist was murdered and his body disposed of it did not conceal "the shame" of it happening within it's borders. Turkey immediately began providing information to American journalists to expose the crime. Turkish intelligence did not hesitate and it's President did not stop their exposure of a murder.
Those are the extremes to which wrongdoing has to be exposed sometimes. There is absolutely no way Qatar leadership should be hiding such outrageous crimes. No country should feel that threatened by any one person of USA origin. This could have been stopped before it became a crime and moniey was transferred. Exposure of internaitonal crimes is vital to it's resolve. Democractic freedom of speech governs such exposure and it is a very important right any international authority should know is available to them.
If nothing else put it on a Facebook entry on an official website, as a cry for help. Do something. The idea alone that exposure of crime will be carried out will stop it before it starts.
March 29, 2019
By Ed Krassenstein and Brian Krassenstein
While America’s attention has been focused primarily on the Mueller report, (click here) over the course of the last several weeks, a story that likely isn’t clearly captured in the Mueller report has been building steam. For well over a year now, there has been speculation about Jared Kushner’s security clearance, as well as his meetings and ties with various leaders within the Middle East. Now it appears as if this speculation is becoming a full-blown scandal.
Last week on KrassenCast we spoke to Vicky Ward, an investigative journalist and author of the new book Kushner Inc. Since then, Ward, who has been investigating ties that Kushner has had with the Saudis, Emiratis and Qataris, has come across new information that appears to imply that the president’s son-in-law may be extorting the nation of Qatar. HillReporter has also been in contact with several sources with ties to the Qatari government, which also help confirm some of the information that Ward has provided....
To decide about the corruption by Trump in the White House all one has to do is look to his past.
June 25, 2018 (posted by Ben Joravsky)
By Ryan Smith
...The amount you pay in property taxes (click here) is partly determined by the value of your property as assessed by Cook County assessor Joe Berrios. If you think Berrios has overassessed your property, you can appeal his assessment. If he—or the Cook County Board of Review—lowers your assessment, you'll pay less in property taxes. Over the last few years, Trump has successfully appealed several times, hiring 14th Ward alderman Ed Burke as his attorney. In addition to being chairman of the City Council's finance committee and one of Mayor Rahm's closest allies, Burke somehow finds the time to run a property tax appeal business....
Trump practices tax avoidance. But, he doesn't practice tax avoidance as a method of process, he seeks out the avenue of corruption that will guarantee him tax avoidance. Ed Burke is an attorney that needs to be reviewed by his peers. He practices conflict of interest, not tax avoidance. His applications for tax relief for his clients need to be audited to be sure they received legitimate tax reductions.
Ed Burke should not be re-elected 14th Ward Alderman. He is corrupting the tax system in Chicago.
Considering the tax avoidance by Trump, the Chicago tower needs to be reassessed and for back taxes as well. The process Ed Burke employed was corrupt because of conflict of interest.
...So, in effect, Trump has depended on the kindness of powerful Democratic bosses to cut his property taxes even as he bashes the Democrats and tries to eradicate everything they believe in.
Burke recently dropped Trump as a client—in part because he's worried the connection will cost him votes as he runs for reelection next year in a mostly Latino ward. But the damage has already been done. Thanks to Burke, Trump has saved roughly $14 million in property taxes since 2010, according to a Sun-Times exposé.
What's worse, the less Trump pays in property taxes, the more the rest of us have to pay. I don't know exactly how much more we have to pay to compensate for the $14 million in breaks that Burke helped Trump win. But it makes my blood boil just thinking about all of this....
Does Trump go out of his way to build towers no one else would? Does he think bankruptcy is a business model? Does he build these towers so he doesn't have to pay rent or purchase a home? The White House, other than the house he grew up in, is probably the first place he lived with a lawn to mow.
March 27, 2019
By Alex Nitkin and Joe Ward
About a year before the 2005 groundbreaking (click here) for Trump International Hotel & Tower, Trump Organization executive Charles Reiss met the late Chicago real estate broker Bruce Kaplan and his colleague, Leslie Karr. The Trump family, Reiss said, wanted advice on how to market the retail space that would face the Chicago River at the tower’s base.
“The way it’s designed now, it’s never going to lease up,” Karr recalls telling Reiss. The roughly 70,000-square-foot deck’s 10-foot ceilings, undulating facade and sunken location would be too awkward to attract customers, she said.
Just reaching the space requires detailed directions. At the north end of the Wabash Avenue bridge, a tiled stairway dips down from the sidewalk and beyond the sight of passing pedestrians. Once you reach the bottom, the path gives way to a row of metallic columns rising like Sequoia trees five stories up to the hotel lobby, interrupting an otherwise unobstructed view of the river....
I am quite confident Scott Pruitt's time at the EPA served Trump well. The City of Chicago and the State of Illinois need to assess Trump's Chicago tower for compliance with water quality standards.
There is no excuse for this. It effects the environment of the river and can create algae growth. The conservation clubs should be up in arms no matter where a Trump tower exists, even by name only, if the property is in violation of environmental laws.
Water quality needs to be a national agenda.
August 15, 2019
By Jay Kozlarz
Chicago’s Trump International Hotel & Tower (click here) may find itself in legal hot water due to a recent lawsuit filed by Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan alleging that the building’s river-fed cooling system is in violation of multiple state and federal clean water laws.
Madigan’s complaint, filed Monday in Cook County Circuit Court, says that President Trump’s namesake downtown tower is lacking the necessary permits to pull nearly 20 million gallons of water from the Chicago River each day and discharge a byproduct known as “heated effluent” back in the waterway.
The lawsuit also states the building’s owners failed to submit a mandatory study detailing the impact of their intake system as well as measures implemented to limit the number of fish killed either by its powerful suction or its heated outflow—which can be up to 35 degrees warmer than ambient river water....
Baseball season has started. Please don't purchase stolen baseballs as they will eventually be taken by law enforcement.
It is my understanding that when items are stolen, regardless of their value, it is widely reported by police to pawn shops. No doubt these thieves are aware of such notices, so they will probably sell them in alternate ways such as baseball trading card shows and online. If rare and unusual baseball articles are seen online kindly report them to the police. The sales may be legitimate and the authorities will know that, but, the odds are they are stolen and need to be returned.
March 27, 2019
By MacKenzie Shuman
Dozens of Hall of Fame (click here) autographed baseballs were stolen early Wednesday from a trophy case at beloved Scottsdale restaurant Don & Charlie's, said Ben Hoster, a spokesman for the Scottsdale Police Department.
The baseballs have an estimated value of $200,000 to $600,000, depending on current market values and baseball excitement, Hoster said....
March 27, 2019By MacKenzie Shuman
Dozens of Hall of Fame (click here) autographed baseballs were stolen early Wednesday from a trophy case at beloved Scottsdale restaurant Don & Charlie's, said Ben Hoster, a spokesman for the Scottsdale Police Department.
The baseballs have an estimated value of $200,000 to $600,000, depending on current market values and baseball excitement, Hoster said....
Saturday, March 30, 2019
There are several topics I would like to discuss, but, this is suppose to be somewhat brief.
I saw the town hall meeting conducted by "Chris Hayes All In" (click here) with Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. Everyone is talking about it. She is fantastic. Extremely well spoken. I loved the fact she goes home every weekend because DC is actually a place that is an upside - down. So, right.
I look forward to her leadership for a long time. She has it correct in seeing morality as a strong indicator of where to start in Washington, DC. There is nothing but morality in "The Green New Deal." I really thought her statement about where to start with projects that need to be done, like, "Let's rebuild Flint" is the correct path to take. That is a vision of tomorrow that includes commitments to people. Flint needs that. So does Puerto Rico. (click here) There are other cities and towns struggling to recreate themselves because of "Bubble and Bust" economics of the past.
If focusing on cities and towns left behind is a real marker for her position, the construction lobby will love her and her vision. She needs to have successful planning first, especially in tackling issues facing Puerto Rico.
The Island societies regardless of the ocean or sea need to be prepared for the Category 5 storm. The wind speeds of Superstorms in the Pacific Ocean are reaching to 250 miles per hour. Rebuilding can occur. It needs intense planning. These island societies are best powered by wind and solar. Wind and solar can be used in individual dwellings. Big electrical grids may not even be necessary. The sooner these societies can recover from Superstorms the sooner they can return to economic activity.
Green technologies, infrastructure and economic planning. Construction is always an easy economic boom in the beginning, but, the long term vision of an economy that will last is the goal.
I admire the way she has honored FDR when he had a new deal for America. She is strongly stating she is not running away from language traditionally used by Republicans to demean healthy, wonderful ideas that have served to provide strong economies before. FDR was a great American President. He had a vision and it started with projects that turned the USA into accessible recreation areas with his Civilian Conservation Corps. (click here) He stated, “government worthy of its name must make a fitting response”. Our government has yet to respond to the climate crisis. US Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is the first and youngest real voice of her generation and it is one that leads. It is a sincerely welcome change.
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The male birth control pill has passed its first trial. It is a part progestin and part modified testosterone. It protects the male libido while ending sperm production. It is a different combination of hormones, but, women have been using the pill for 60 years without sincere side effects. I think a male birth control pill will be popular and safe. Men need to use birth control and the only real device today is a condom.
Now, a birth control pill will not prevent HIV. HIV prevention requires a barrier of some kind. That is why long term relationships are the best preventative to HIV.
I look forward to men being able to manage their fertility. However, there is one reservation and it is social and not physiological. Will it increase date rape?
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The nearly last, but, hardly least of my concerns is the use of fear by Trump and is followers. Evidently, they pay attention when comments are made about them in the media. I sat in online to the announcement of Linda McMahon and her reassignment to the Trump 2020 campaign. (click here) How often does that happen? A cabinet member is reassigned to an election campaign? ???
At any rate, those watching online fluctuated between 3200 and 3300 people. They no longer called Trump "Jesus," they simply said "Thank God for Trump." There was one comment I could not ignore so I wrote it down.
On Facebook when Trump was talking with Linda McMahon at approximately 4:26 pm EST on March 29, 2019, Jonathan Robinson stated, "We stand with this president and will start a civil war for this president keep helping the real American people." That statement is fraught with fear.
First, who are the real Americans? Second, Jonathan Robinson is stating he, among others, will start a civil war. That is a threat. No matter who says it or when, including Donald Trump, the FBI should receive that information and act on it. For all I know Jonathan Robinson and his cohorts are armed and ready to carry out violence.
The point is when Americans hear other Americans threatening a civil war, report it to the FBI. There are phone numbers to the FBI that would take the information and if there is a pattern it may result in arrests and most probably convictions.
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I am also tired of hearlng that Donald Trump is not impeachable or indictable. The AG is blocking any real information to know that. Any American with Mueller Fatigue should be ashamed of themselves. There is much to be learned and the US House should continue with their REQUIRED oversight.
The AG is being so controlling I would not be bothered waiting for his next creative writing document, I will be paying attention to FACTS and listening to the hearings being conducted as oversight.
Michael Cohen has not painted a good picture of Trump or his company and I do not believe Michael Cohen is lying. He lied for his client, the now president. DID EVERYONE REGISTER THAT! Michael Cohen, Trump's private attorney lied, on Trump's behalf. Knowingly. Trump knew his private attorney was lying and conducting businesses in setting up shell companies to handle, at the very least, Trump's womanizing habits.
Nearly two years of Special Council investigation is collecting dust on Barr's desk and he needs to pass it on to Congress and the American people. UNREDACTED!
Mueller directly stated: “While this report does not conclude that the President committed a crime, it also does not exonerate him”.
I look forward to her leadership for a long time. She has it correct in seeing morality as a strong indicator of where to start in Washington, DC. There is nothing but morality in "The Green New Deal." I really thought her statement about where to start with projects that need to be done, like, "Let's rebuild Flint" is the correct path to take. That is a vision of tomorrow that includes commitments to people. Flint needs that. So does Puerto Rico. (click here) There are other cities and towns struggling to recreate themselves because of "Bubble and Bust" economics of the past.
If focusing on cities and towns left behind is a real marker for her position, the construction lobby will love her and her vision. She needs to have successful planning first, especially in tackling issues facing Puerto Rico.
The Island societies regardless of the ocean or sea need to be prepared for the Category 5 storm. The wind speeds of Superstorms in the Pacific Ocean are reaching to 250 miles per hour. Rebuilding can occur. It needs intense planning. These island societies are best powered by wind and solar. Wind and solar can be used in individual dwellings. Big electrical grids may not even be necessary. The sooner these societies can recover from Superstorms the sooner they can return to economic activity.
Green technologies, infrastructure and economic planning. Construction is always an easy economic boom in the beginning, but, the long term vision of an economy that will last is the goal.
I admire the way she has honored FDR when he had a new deal for America. She is strongly stating she is not running away from language traditionally used by Republicans to demean healthy, wonderful ideas that have served to provide strong economies before. FDR was a great American President. He had a vision and it started with projects that turned the USA into accessible recreation areas with his Civilian Conservation Corps. (click here) He stated, “government worthy of its name must make a fitting response”. Our government has yet to respond to the climate crisis. US Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is the first and youngest real voice of her generation and it is one that leads. It is a sincerely welcome change.
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The male birth control pill has passed its first trial. It is a part progestin and part modified testosterone. It protects the male libido while ending sperm production. It is a different combination of hormones, but, women have been using the pill for 60 years without sincere side effects. I think a male birth control pill will be popular and safe. Men need to use birth control and the only real device today is a condom.
Now, a birth control pill will not prevent HIV. HIV prevention requires a barrier of some kind. That is why long term relationships are the best preventative to HIV.
I look forward to men being able to manage their fertility. However, there is one reservation and it is social and not physiological. Will it increase date rape?
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The nearly last, but, hardly least of my concerns is the use of fear by Trump and is followers. Evidently, they pay attention when comments are made about them in the media. I sat in online to the announcement of Linda McMahon and her reassignment to the Trump 2020 campaign. (click here) How often does that happen? A cabinet member is reassigned to an election campaign? ???
At any rate, those watching online fluctuated between 3200 and 3300 people. They no longer called Trump "Jesus," they simply said "Thank God for Trump." There was one comment I could not ignore so I wrote it down.
On Facebook when Trump was talking with Linda McMahon at approximately 4:26 pm EST on March 29, 2019, Jonathan Robinson stated, "We stand with this president and will start a civil war for this president keep helping the real American people." That statement is fraught with fear.
First, who are the real Americans? Second, Jonathan Robinson is stating he, among others, will start a civil war. That is a threat. No matter who says it or when, including Donald Trump, the FBI should receive that information and act on it. For all I know Jonathan Robinson and his cohorts are armed and ready to carry out violence.
The point is when Americans hear other Americans threatening a civil war, report it to the FBI. There are phone numbers to the FBI that would take the information and if there is a pattern it may result in arrests and most probably convictions.
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I am also tired of hearlng that Donald Trump is not impeachable or indictable. The AG is blocking any real information to know that. Any American with Mueller Fatigue should be ashamed of themselves. There is much to be learned and the US House should continue with their REQUIRED oversight.
The AG is being so controlling I would not be bothered waiting for his next creative writing document, I will be paying attention to FACTS and listening to the hearings being conducted as oversight.
Michael Cohen has not painted a good picture of Trump or his company and I do not believe Michael Cohen is lying. He lied for his client, the now president. DID EVERYONE REGISTER THAT! Michael Cohen, Trump's private attorney lied, on Trump's behalf. Knowingly. Trump knew his private attorney was lying and conducting businesses in setting up shell companies to handle, at the very least, Trump's womanizing habits.
Nearly two years of Special Council investigation is collecting dust on Barr's desk and he needs to pass it on to Congress and the American people. UNREDACTED!
Mueller directly stated: “While this report does not conclude that the President committed a crime, it also does not exonerate him”.
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