Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas told Republican Sen. John Kennedy of Louisiana that he agrees with President Joe Biden's position that assault weapons should be banned in the U.S. — but when pressed to define the term "assault weapon," Mayorkas failed to deliver.
Friday, March 31, 2023
Mayorkas fails to provide definition for 'assault weapon' - TheBlaze
Mayorkas fails to provide definition for 'assault weapon' - TheBlaze:
It's the "school's grade" but expect things to get worse!-----Michigan looks to drop A-F school grading system - mlive.com
Michigan looks to drop A-F school grading system - mlive.com"Michigan is a step closer to removing A-F letter grading for schools after House lawmakers voted to drop the system designed to rate the academic performance of the state’s K-12 public institutions.
The bill, HB 4166, passed March 21 in a 63-45 vote with bipartisan support from some House Republicans (RINOs)...
The bill, HB 4166, passed March 21 in a 63-45 vote with bipartisan support from some House Republicans (RINOs)...
- The Michigan School Grades System – not to be confused with A-F student grading, which the bill does not seek to eliminate – gives each public schools in the state letter grades and ranking labels based on an annual performance review.
- The Michigan Department of Education then must compile and release a list of the lowest performing schools based on that data...
History for March 31
History for March 31 - On-This-Day.com
Nikolai Gogol 1809 - Playwright, novelist
- 1776 - Abigail Adams wrote to her husband John that women were "determined to foment a rebellion" if the new Declaration of Independence failed to guarantee their rights..
- 1885 - Binney & Smith Company was founded in New York City. The company later became Crayola, LLC.
- 1889 - In Paris, the Eiffel Tower officially opened.
- 1917 - The U.S. purchased and took possession of the Virgin Islands from Denmark for $25 million.
- 1918 - For the first time in the U.S., Daylight Saving Time went into effect.
- 1949 - Newfoundland entered the Canadian confederation as its 10th province.
- 1980 - U.S. President Carter deregulated the banking industry.
Thursday, March 30, 2023
Biden's climate agenda makes us dangerously dependent on China. Here's what we must do | Fox News
Biden's climate agenda makes us dangerously dependent on China. Here's what we must do | Fox News:
If we’ve learned anything from all the various impacts that COVID-19 brought to our shores, it’s that America must secure our critical supply chains. Instead, we continue to be reliant on hostile nations, and especially our biggest adversary, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). Perhaps most disturbing is our self-imposed continued reliance on Chinese minerals needed for infrastructure, national security, and everyday life.
Unfortunately, the Biden administration, as part of their war on American energy, has moved to limit domestic mining and increase our reliance on the CCP for critical minerals.
Scientists Skeptical of Anthropogenic Global Warming | https://rumble.com/v2ffae1-artificial-intelligence-strikes-out.html | Facebook
Scientists Skeptical of Anthropogenic Global Warming | https://rumble.com/v2ffae1-artificial-intelligence-strikes-out.html | Facebook - John Whitefisk
- ChatGPT was given a climate quiz, which it failed miserably.
- On each question it responded with propaganda rather than factual information.
Mainstream Media Finds the 'Real' Victims of Nashville Mass Shooting in Predictable Turn
Mainstream Media Finds the 'Real' Victims of Nashville Mass Shooting in Predictable Turn - By Sister Toldjah
"As RedState previously reported, unfortunately, the mainstream media have been busy doing some pretty predictable things in the aftermath of the mass shooting that happened Monday...
...Among the tiresome blame games The Usual Suspects in the press are playing:
"As RedState previously reported, unfortunately, the mainstream media have been busy doing some pretty predictable things in the aftermath of the mass shooting that happened Monday...
...Among the tiresome blame games The Usual Suspects in the press are playing:
- Pointing fingers at “the right” for not supporting gender-affirming care for minors,
- tying GOP Rep. Andy Ogles (who represents the Congressional district in question) to the murders because he supports gun rights, and
- burying the lede.
And though it’s crystal clear in the eyes of most sane people who the actual victims were on Monday, some in the MSM have found the “real victims” of it all: transgender persons, as noted by NBC News...
Cruz to Mayorkas: 'Your Refusal to Do Your Job Is Revolting'
Cruz to Mayorkas: 'Your Refusal to Do Your Job Is Revolting':
Texas Sen. Ted Cruz berated border chief Alejandro Mayorkas for opening the border and for allowing many migrants to die.
The grandstanding, however, helped both Cruz and Mayorkas divert attention from the bipartisan support for the wealth-shifting inflow of migrant workers, consumers, and renters into Americans’ workplaces and housing.
Andy Ngo tells Tucker about the ‘extremist trans fringe’
"The Post Millenial's Andy Ngo said people who suffer from gender dysphoria also suffer from 'very high rates of mental health comorbidities' on 'Tucker Carlson Tonight.
Sooo, "polack jokes" gonna get you arrested?-----Antisemitic tweets, threats could prompt changes to Michigan’s civil rights law
"Protections to Jewish people, both as a religion and an ethnicity, could be added to Michigan’s Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act under legislation recently introduced in the state House this month.
Sponsored by Rep. Noah Arbit, D-West Bloomfield, House Bill 4327 would amend the civil rights act to include ethnicity as a protected class – highlighting in particular that discrimination because of ethnicity includes antisemitism.
There are already protections for those who practice Judiasm under the religion portion of the act.
...Covered under “antisemitism” would include making dehumanizing or stereotypical allegations about Jewish people, including the myth that Jews as a monolith control institutions like banks or media outlets, or holding all Jews responsible for the conduct of Israel...
Lunch video-----Why do People Think Oil Comes From Dinosaurs
"In this fascinating video, discover the truth about the origins of oil and the surprising history behind the myth that it is made from dinosaurs. Join us on a journey through the process of oil formation, the truth about the "fossil" label, and how this myth came to be in the first place. Learn how the story of dinosaur oil can be traced back to clever marketing and two of the greatest cultural events of the 20th century, and find out what organisms really make up this crucial resource. Whether you're a dinosaur enthusiast, a history buff, or just curious about how the world works, this video is a must-watch.
Sending a Message: IRS Agent Showed Up at Home of 'Twitter Files' Journalist as He Testified to Congress
Sending a Message: IRS Agent Showed Up at Home of 'Twitter Files' Journalist as He Testified to Congress:
The IRS, not known for engaging in house calls, paid a visit to the home of Twitter Files journalist Matt Taibbi while he was giving testimony to Congress about the government’s efforts to control online discourse.
The IRS agent showed up at Taibbi’s house on March 9, the day of the journalist’s high-profile testimony before the House Committee on the Weaponization of the Federal Government. Finding Taibbi not at home, the agent affixed a letter to the journalist’s door instructing him to call him.
University document seeks faculty that 'speaks, acts, and dresses' to connect with minority students | Fox News
University document seeks faculty that 'speaks, acts, and dresses' to connect with minority students | Fox News
"...A public university in Indiana’s new guidelines for inclusive hiring emphasizes equity credentials over traditional merit -- and even suggests new professors should talk, dress and act "in ways that authentically resonate" with racial minorities...
- Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis' hiring guidance advises that potential hires speak, act and dress 'in ways that authentically resonate with racially minoritized students'
"...A public university in Indiana’s new guidelines for inclusive hiring emphasizes equity credentials over traditional merit -- and even suggests new professors should talk, dress and act "in ways that authentically resonate" with racial minorities...
Briefly Noted: Tucker And The Trans Religion
Briefly Noted: Tucker And The Trans Religion
"...Another aspect of this cultish embrace of mental illness is the embrace of political and cultic violence—as we see in the upcoming “Day of Vengeance.”
"...Another aspect of this cultish embrace of mental illness is the embrace of political and cultic violence—as we see in the upcoming “Day of Vengeance.”
Everywhere on the internet we see mainstream Leftists sporting T-shirts that call for violence against their opponents—people whose typical offense is to use normal pronouns.
The calls for violence against Christians are getting particularly heated.
Not the Bee has a very nice summary of this disturbing phenomenon—indeed, in the wake of the horrific massacre in Nashville, the Left is terming the murderess a “martyr” and calling for more violence:
Trans activists are calling for more blood after the Nashville shooting....
Trans activists are calling for more blood after the Nashville shooting....
Lucianne.com News Forum - Netanyahu announces pause to judicial overhaul plan after days of strikes that threatened to paralyze economy
Lucianne.com News Forum - Netanyahu announces pause to judicial overhaul plan after days of strikes that threatened to paralyze economy CBS News, by Staff Original Article Posted By: Dreadnought"Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced Monday he will delay the controversial judicial reforms that have drawn unprecedented opposition in the country...
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Reply 1 - Posted by: thethirdruffian 3/27/2023 2:11:01 PM (No. 1434698)
These are the reforms. If you can convince me one is really "undemocratic" or "fascist" as the media keeps saying, I'll give you a dollar:
Reply 1 - Posted by: thethirdruffian 3/27/2023 2:11:01 PM (No. 1434698)
These are the reforms. If you can convince me one is really "undemocratic" or "fascist" as the media keeps saying, I'll give you a dollar:
1. The Supreme Court in Israel is more of a legislative body than in the USA. It is not as strictly limited by the “case or controversy” limitation, but can act on its own, and basically veto any law. It uses this power very aggressively to act as the un-elected head of government in Israel and in a very Leftist manner, as they are all Leftists. The first proposal is to allow the people’s democratically-elected representatives overrule the un-elected judge’s edicts.
2. Related to number one, the Supreme Court created a rule that it could override legislation and laws based on whether the body considered it “reasonable”. So it’s not like checking against the text of the the First Amendment and saying “nope, Constitution says you can’t do that.” It’s a judicially-created rule that says “if we judges would legislate in a different manner, we’ll do so”.
3. Judges are appointed in Israel by a private cabal of the bar association, with little input by the the elected officials. The reform will change this so the elected officials will have the final say on judges.
4. The actual cabinet officials don’t really run their department. Instead, they HAVE to do what un-appointed, un-fireable, lawyers in the departments say. These lifetime government hacks are all Leftists. So, this allows elected officials actually govern, and not be figureheads to the actual puppet leaders.
National Geographic cancels popular geography bee because of equity - TheBlaze
National Geographic cancels popular geography bee because of equity - TheBlaze:
The time-honored geography contest GeoBee is now history. National Geographic, which has sponsored the event for more than three decades, has decided to "permanently discontinue" the bee, citing issues about equitable participation.
According to the outlet's website, the National Geographic Society decided to cancel the contest after 33 years "to make way for new, transformative, and innovative geography education opportunities in which students around the globe can more equitably participate." It is unclear when the official decision was made.
John Kerry Says More Climate Mandates Coming From Biden Regime, Including Executive Orders and "Changes on Automobile, On Light Truck, Heavy Truck..." (VIDEO) | The Gateway Pundit
John Kerry Says More Climate Mandates Coming From Biden Regime, Including Executive Orders and "Changes on Automobile, On Light Truck, Heavy Truck..." (VIDEO) | The Gateway Pundit - By Cristina Laila
"...Ben Adler asked John Kerry if the Biden Regime will be taking more aggressive climate action in addition to what is already in the ‘Inflation Reduction Act.’
“We are doing a lot more than just the IRA. The IRA is a package that in and of itself could get to 40% but in addition to that, the president is issuing executive orders, there will be changes on automobile, on light truck, heavy truck…a number of initiatives are being made,” John Kerry said before he trashed Trump...
"...Ben Adler asked John Kerry if the Biden Regime will be taking more aggressive climate action in addition to what is already in the ‘Inflation Reduction Act.’
“We are doing a lot more than just the IRA. The IRA is a package that in and of itself could get to 40% but in addition to that, the president is issuing executive orders, there will be changes on automobile, on light truck, heavy truck…a number of initiatives are being made,” John Kerry said before he trashed Trump...
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