Wednesday, September 20, 2017
Study: 44% of Students Incorrectly Think the First Amendment Does Not Protect Hate Speech - Hit & Run : Reason.com
Study: 44% of Students Incorrectly Think the First Amendment Does Not Protect Hate Speech - Hit & Run : Reason.com:
"It is not just a matter of wanting authority figures to prohibit other people from engaging in offensive speech:
A near-majority of surveyed college students think hate speech is already outside the bounds of legal protection.
...The greatest number, 44 percent answered "no" when asked if the First Amendment protects hate speech. Just 39 percent of students answered correctly and 16 percent answered "don't know."
...A striking majority of surveyed students—51 percent—thought "shouting so that the audience cannot hear" was a valid tactic for opposing a controversial speaker.
Violence was acceptable to 19 percent of respondents..."
"It is not just a matter of wanting authority figures to prohibit other people from engaging in offensive speech:A near-majority of surveyed college students think hate speech is already outside the bounds of legal protection.
...The greatest number, 44 percent answered "no" when asked if the First Amendment protects hate speech. Just 39 percent of students answered correctly and 16 percent answered "don't know."
...A striking majority of surveyed students—51 percent—thought "shouting so that the audience cannot hear" was a valid tactic for opposing a controversial speaker.
Violence was acceptable to 19 percent of respondents..."
Hillary Clinton Says Women Only Voted For Trump Because Their Husbands Told Them To | Daily Wire
Hillary Clinton Says Women Only Voted For Trump Because Their Husbands Told Them To | Daily Wire:
"Failed presidential candidate Hillary Clinton claimed this weekend that she lost the election because women — in particular, white women — caved to pressure from the men in their life, and voted for Trump.
The quintessential modern feminist Clinton says women were too scared to stand up to their husbands, boyfriends, and fathers, who told them to vote Republican, and since, clearly, women have no agency or ability to think for themselves, they listened."
The quintessential modern feminist Clinton says women were too scared to stand up to their husbands, boyfriends, and fathers, who told them to vote Republican, and since, clearly, women have no agency or ability to think for themselves, they listened."
Illinois' unpaid bill backlog hits a record $16 billion
Illinois' unpaid bill backlog hits a record $16 billion:
"CHICAGO (Reuters) - Illinois’ pile of unpaid bills topped $16 billion for the first time as the state deals with the fallout of an unprecedented two straight fiscal years without complete budgets, the state comptroller’s office reported on Tuesday.
The bill backlog is growing despite the enactment of a fiscal 2018 spending plan and income tax increase in July that ended a budget impasse between Illinois’ Republican governor and Democrats who control the legislature.
“What is going to take this backlog down is the borrowing,” said Abdon Pallasch, spokesman for Democratic state Comptroller Susana Mendoza.
A provision in the budget enacted by lawmakers over the vetoes of Governor Bruce Rauner authorized the sale of up to $6 billion of general obligation bonds to pay bills from vendors and service providers that are accruing late payment penalties of as much as 12 percent.
Rauner signaled earlier this month that his administration will move forward with the bond sale, saying ”it’s better to have Wall Street carry our debt than Main Street Illinois.”"
"CHICAGO (Reuters) - Illinois’ pile of unpaid bills topped $16 billion for the first time as the state deals with the fallout of an unprecedented two straight fiscal years without complete budgets, the state comptroller’s office reported on Tuesday.
“What is going to take this backlog down is the borrowing,” said Abdon Pallasch, spokesman for Democratic state Comptroller Susana Mendoza.
A provision in the budget enacted by lawmakers over the vetoes of Governor Bruce Rauner authorized the sale of up to $6 billion of general obligation bonds to pay bills from vendors and service providers that are accruing late payment penalties of as much as 12 percent.
Rauner signaled earlier this month that his administration will move forward with the bond sale, saying ”it’s better to have Wall Street carry our debt than Main Street Illinois.”"
History for September 20
History for September 20 - On-This-Day.com
Upton Sinclair 1878, Ferdinand "Jelly Roll" Morton 1890, Dr. Joyce Brothers 1928
Anne Meara 1929 - Actress, comdian, Sophia Loren 1934 - Actress, Gary Cole 1957 - Actor
1519 - Portuguese navigator Ferdinand Magellan left Spain to find a route to the Spice Islands of Indonesia. Magellan was killed during the trip, but one of his ships eventually made the journey.
1881 - Chester A. Arthur became the 21st president of the U.S. President James A. Garfield had died the day before.
1955 - "You'll Never Be Rich" premiered on CBS-TV. The name was changed less than two months later to "The Phil Silvers Show."
1962 - James Meredith, a black student, was blocked from enrolling at the University of Mississippi by Governor Ross R. Barnett. Meredith was later admitted.
1967 - The ocean liner Queen Elizabeth 2 (QE2) was launched. It went out of service on November 27, 2008.
1984 - "The Cosby Show" premiered on NBC-TV.
1991 - U.N. weapons inspectors left for Iraq in a renewed search for Iraqi weapons of mass destruction.
1995 - The U.S. House of Representatives voted to drop the national speed limit. This allowed the states to decide their own speed limits.
Tuesday, September 19, 2017
D’Souza: The Left Isn't Just Tearing Down History, They're Rewriting It
"Bestselling author and filmmaker Dinesh D’Souza spoke with Breitbart News Daily SiriusXM host Raheem Kassam regarding the left’s assault on monuments, including protesters who recently shrouded a statue of Thomas Jefferson at the University of Virginia in black."
The Lost History of Antifa
The Lost History of Antifa:
"These groups, oftentimes launched from the aforementioned housing estates, were generally called “Antifaschistische Ausschüsse,” “Antifaschistische Kommittees,” or the now famous “Antifaschistische Aktion” – “Antifa” for short. They drew on the slogans and orientation of the prewar united front strategy, adopting the word “Antifa” from a last-ditch attempt to establish a cross-party alliance between Communist and Social Democratic workers in 1932. The alliance’s iconic logo, devised by Association of Revolutionary Visual Artists members Max Keilson and Max Gebhard, has been since become one of the Left’s most well-known symbols."
Obama's #DACA: Hey, remember when it was temporary? [VIDEO] - Victory Girls Blog
Obama's #DACA: Hey, remember when it was temporary? [VIDEO] - Victory Girls Blog
"Ahem … roll video:
Transcript:
"Ahem … roll video:
Read on!Obama: Effective immediately, the Department of Homeland Security is taking steps to lift the shadow of deportation from these young people. Over the next few months, eligible individuals who do not present a risk# to national security or public safety will be able to request temporary relief from deportation proceedings and apply for work authorization. Now, let’s be clear — this is not amnesty, this is not immunity. This is not a path to citizenship. It’s not a permanent fix. This is a temporary stopgap measure that lets us focus our resources wisely while giving a degree of relief and hope to talented, driven, patriotic young people. It is the right thing to do.Q — foreigners over American workers.Obama: Excuse me, sir. It’s not time for questions, sir.Q No, you have to take questions.Obama: Not while I’m speaking. Precisely because this is temporary, Congress needs to act.
Michigan has barely made any money off marijuana. That ends next year. | Bridge Magazine
Michigan has barely made any money off marijuana. That ends next year. | Bridge Magazine:
"Nine years after the legalization of medical marijuana in Michigan, not only are the rules confusing, but state and municipalities with medical marijuana ordinances have made little revenue from the industry.
The product has not been taxed and the hundreds of dispensaries statewide are not yet legal, so no income tax has been collected, according to the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs.
Cities such as Detroit have only collected money for issuing licenses for the businesses while the state has collected fees for medical marijuana cards.
By law, these funds are to be used to administer the program and do not go into the general fund..."
"Nine years after the legalization of medical marijuana in Michigan, not only are the rules confusing, but state and municipalities with medical marijuana ordinances have made little revenue from the industry.The product has not been taxed and the hundreds of dispensaries statewide are not yet legal, so no income tax has been collected, according to the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs.
Cities such as Detroit have only collected money for issuing licenses for the businesses while the state has collected fees for medical marijuana cards.
By law, these funds are to be used to administer the program and do not go into the general fund..."
Obama administration used all its power to attack its opponents: Varney | Fox Business
Obama administration used all its power to attack its opponents: Varney | Fox Business:
"Let’s reverse that. Because there's been a turn, a new development. It now appears that the Obama administration did indeed use the machinery of government and all its power, to attack and disrupt its political opponents.
Susan Rice, who was President Obama’s national security advisor, was spying on the incoming Trump administration. She used her position in the intelligence services, to reveal the names of people who visited Trump Tower. That’s not right. "
"Let’s reverse that. Because there's been a turn, a new development. It now appears that the Obama administration did indeed use the machinery of government and all its power, to attack and disrupt its political opponents.Susan Rice, who was President Obama’s national security advisor, was spying on the incoming Trump administration. She used her position in the intelligence services, to reveal the names of people who visited Trump Tower. That’s not right. "
Admiral, Captain Removed in Ongoing Investigations into USS John S. McCain, USS Fitzgerald Collisions
Admiral, Captain Removed in Ongoing Investigations into USS John S. McCain, USS Fitzgerald Collisions:
"...The removals and Rowden’s request for early retirement come only days before Richardson and Secretary of the Navy Richard V. Spencer are set to testify before the Senate Armed Services Committee on the string of incidents in the Western Pacific this year.
...Appearing with Spencer and Richardson is Government Accountability Office director of defense readiness issues John Pendleton, who has guided several reports on the lack of certifications and overwork of the Navy’s forward-deployed forces that have been substantiated by the service.
As to the removals, Bennett and Williams are the fifth and sixth officials to be relieved from their positions in U.S. 7th Fleet following the two deadly collisions between U.S. warships and merchant ships..."
"...The removals and Rowden’s request for early retirement come only days before Richardson and Secretary of the Navy Richard V. Spencer are set to testify before the Senate Armed Services Committee on the string of incidents in the Western Pacific this year.
...Appearing with Spencer and Richardson is Government Accountability Office director of defense readiness issues John Pendleton, who has guided several reports on the lack of certifications and overwork of the Navy’s forward-deployed forces that have been substantiated by the service.
As to the removals, Bennett and Williams are the fifth and sixth officials to be relieved from their positions in U.S. 7th Fleet following the two deadly collisions between U.S. warships and merchant ships..."
What the $20 Trillion National Debt Means to You - Just Facts
What the $20 Trillion National Debt Means to You - Just Facts
"On September 8, 2017—the same day that Congress and President Trump passed a law suspending the federal debt limit until December—the official debt of the U.S. government surpassed the milestone of $20 trillion, reaching exactly $20,162,176,797,904.
To personalize that figure, it amounts to an average of $61,889 for every person in the United States, or $160,247 per household.
Adjusted for inflation, these debt burdens have been larger for the past year than ever recorded in the history of the U.S.:
To place the per-household federal debt in another context, it is 35% higher than the average consumer household debt of $118,271, including mortgages, car loans, credit cards, and student loans..."
Read on!
"On September 8, 2017—the same day that Congress and President Trump passed a law suspending the federal debt limit until December—the official debt of the U.S. government surpassed the milestone of $20 trillion, reaching exactly $20,162,176,797,904.To personalize that figure, it amounts to an average of $61,889 for every person in the United States, or $160,247 per household.
Adjusted for inflation, these debt burdens have been larger for the past year than ever recorded in the history of the U.S.:
To place the per-household federal debt in another context, it is 35% higher than the average consumer household debt of $118,271, including mortgages, car loans, credit cards, and student loans..."
Read on!
Lunch video-----HIDDEN CAM: Steven Crowder Hilarious Transgender Dog Prank!
HIDDEN CAM: Steven Crowder Hilarious Transgender Dog Prank!
"Seems in order to be popular these days you must identify as something other than yourself.
Slap a “trans” in front of…well…whatever, and voila!
You’re a whole new person.
In the “you can be whatever you want to be so long as you just say so” vein, we present you with one of the funniest videos of the year...
"Seems in order to be popular these days you must identify as something other than yourself.
Slap a “trans” in front of…well…whatever, and voila!
You’re a whole new person.
In the “you can be whatever you want to be so long as you just say so” vein, we present you with one of the funniest videos of the year...
Behold, the transgender dog prank..."
Report: Standing Up to Pee Gives Boys an Unfair Advantage in Physics | Parenting
Report: Standing Up to Pee Gives Boys an Unfair Advantage in Physics | Parenting:"Yes, you read the headline correctly. In the latest example of identity politics taken to its absurd end, three Australian college professors believe that "Playful urination practices – from seeing how high you can pee to games such as Peeball (where men compete using their urine to destroy a ball placed in a urinal) – may give boys an advantage over girls when it comes to physics.""
Tylenol Isn't So Safe, But At Least It Works, Right? | American Council on Science and Health
Tylenol Isn't So Safe, But At Least It Works, Right? | American Council on Science and Health
"(Part 2/2) See: Is Tylenol 'By Far the Most Dangerous Drug Ever Made?'
But drugs cannot be judged by safety alone.
"(Part 2/2) See: Is Tylenol 'By Far the Most Dangerous Drug Ever Made?'
I'm not a big fan of Tylenol, which becomes rather obvious if you read the first part of this two-part series.
For a drug that is so widely used, it is quite easy to consume enough, accidentally or otherwise, to take enough to suffer a toxic overdose due to irreversible liver damage.
Both the good and the bad - benefits and risks - must be taken into account to get the true measure of the quality of a drug.
So if Tylenol isn't all that safe, you might expect that, at the very least, it should work well. Otherwise, why would so many people be taking it?
That's the $64,000 question, and here's the answer.
In reality, Tylenol doesn't work very well at all, and there is plenty of evidence to back this up, especially in systematic Cochrane Reviews - highly regarded, evidence-based reviews that carefully evaluate the quality of data in multiple studies. Here are some representative analyses..."
Read on!
$700 Billion Unpaid Mortgage Balances In Hurricane Harvey And Irma Disaster Areas | The Daily Sheeple
$700 Billion Unpaid Mortgage Balances In Hurricane Harvey And Irma Disaster Areas | The Daily Sheeple:
"Even as the damage from Hurricanes Harvey and Irma is still being tallied, a preliminary assessment released last week by Black Knight Financial Services estimated that as many as 300,000 borrowers in the vicinity of Houston could become delinquent on their loans and 160,000 could become seriously delinquent, or more than 90 days past due.
That number is roughly four times the original prediction because new disaster zones were designated and more homes flooded when officials released water from reservoirs to protect dams, according to CNBC’s Diana Olick.
In total, the number of mortgaged properties in Texas disaster zones is 1.18 million, with Black Knight adding that Houston disaster zones contain twice as many mortgaged properties than Katrina zones, with four times the unpaid principal balance.
...What about Irma?
According to a preliminary analysis by Black Knight released today, Florida FEMA-designated disaster areas related to Hurricane Irma include a whopping 3.1 million mortgaged properties.
...Combining the preliminary estimates for both Harvey and Irma suggests...$696 billion in notional mortgage values, which banks could be on the hook for if current occupiers decide to simply walk away..."
Read on
"Even as the damage from Hurricanes Harvey and Irma is still being tallied, a preliminary assessment released last week by Black Knight Financial Services estimated that as many as 300,000 borrowers in the vicinity of Houston could become delinquent on their loans and 160,000 could become seriously delinquent, or more than 90 days past due.
That number is roughly four times the original prediction because new disaster zones were designated and more homes flooded when officials released water from reservoirs to protect dams, according to CNBC’s Diana Olick.
In total, the number of mortgaged properties in Texas disaster zones is 1.18 million, with Black Knight adding that Houston disaster zones contain twice as many mortgaged properties than Katrina zones, with four times the unpaid principal balance.
...What about Irma?
According to a preliminary analysis by Black Knight released today, Florida FEMA-designated disaster areas related to Hurricane Irma include a whopping 3.1 million mortgaged properties.
...Combining the preliminary estimates for both Harvey and Irma suggests...$696 billion in notional mortgage values, which banks could be on the hook for if current occupiers decide to simply walk away..."
Read on
EXPOSED: Hillary Clinton Moved 800K From Her Campaign To Help Fund ANTIFA
EXPOSED: Hillary Clinton Moved 800K From Her Campaign To Help Fund ANTIFA
"Hillary, who long during the campaign trail condemned “dark-money” Super-PACs, has funneled over 800K from her Campaign over to one of these very same outfits.
It has been revealed that the failed presidential candidate’s Super-PAC, “Onward Together”, is heavily backing “resistance” and Alt-Left extremist groups such as ANTIFA.
It has been revealed that the failed presidential candidate’s Super-PAC, “Onward Together”, is heavily backing “resistance” and Alt-Left extremist groups such as ANTIFA.
In building investigations, Daily Caller first discovered that Hillary transferred a mass sum of money from her campaign over to Onward Together:
Read on!Clinton transferred $800,000 from her failed 2016 presidential campaign to Onward Together shortly before announcing the group’s launch in May, documents the campaign filed with the FEC reveal..."
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