Unhappy refugee contractors not getting insider information out of Trump Administration � Refugee Resettlement Watch

Unhappy refugee contractors not getting insider information out of Trump Administration � Refugee Resettlement Watch
"...As I have said repeatedly, the Administration can “slash” the numbers for a few years, but without real reform of the seriously flawed program from the UN picking most of our refugees to the US State Department and its contractors*** secretly sending them to unsuspecting towns and cities (often to satisfy the needs of globalist industries), the US Refugee Admissions Program will simply pick right up where it left off in 2020 or 2024 if the present system isn’t completely scrapped.

You can read most of The Intercept story  (hat tip: Joanne) for yourself, but I have picked out a few nuggets that made me chuckle in a story about “Trump’s race to the bottom.”
Read on.

...*** These (below) are the nine federal resettlement contractors which are largely paid for their ‘humanitarian’ work by you, the US taxpayer.

As the numbers of incoming refugees decline so too does their income (as I said, they are paid by the refugee head!).  A continued reduction in the number of incoming refugees could cause one or more of these supposed non-profits to go under due to poor budgetary management—they never planned for a rainy day when federal bucks might dry up!

Another low year, perhaps lower than this year’s 20,000 plus year, could completely blow to smithereens the budget of one or more of these federal contractors which are demanding a cap of 75,000.

The number in parenthesis is the percentage of their income paid by you (the taxpayer) to place the refugees into your towns and cities and get them signed up for their services (aka welfare)! 

From my most recent accounting, here.  However, please see that Nayla Rush at the Center for Immigration Studies has done an update of their income!

• Church World Service (CWS) (71%)
• Ethiopian Community Development Council (ECDC) (secular)(93%)
• Episcopal Migration Ministries (EMM) (99.5%)
• Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society (HIAS) (57%)
• International Rescue Committee (IRC) (secular) (66.5%)
• US Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI) (secular) (98%)
• Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Services (LIRS) (97%)
• United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) (97%)
• World Relief Corporation (WR) (72.8%)

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Steve Russo - The Joke That Is Our Media and Their Bitter, Angry...

Steve Russo - The Joke That Is Our Media and Their Bitter, Angry...

"The Joke That Is Our Media and Their Bitter, Angry Sycophants On The Left, Attack Trump For Pointing Out The Fact That He Was Good Friends With Aretha Franklin and She Actually Did Work For Him

So, the first story I see tonight when I turn on my computer is one from "AOL NEWS" saying this.... "Trump makes false claim about Aretha Franklin in tribute by saying the Queen of Soul once worked for him" https://www.aol.com/…/trump-messes-up-aretha-trib…/23503651/

They have since changes it as you can see. But don't worry, MSNBC has also been busy. They also claim that Trump 'falsely stated' that "she worked for him, often".

Does anyone in the media ever bother to do any work? It took me only a couple minutes to poke holes in these 'fake news' stories.

According to 'The Hill' she performed (worked) at his casinos and I'm sure she did more than one show so that could qualify as "often". http://thehill.com/…/402143-trump-queen-of-soul-aretha-fran…

On top of that they were good friends and made many appearances together, over more than 20 years at fundraisers for Trump. https://twitter.com/PARISDENNARD/status/1030094580392316929

"She also performed at one of Trump's Atlantic City casinos in the 1980s".
http://articles.mcall.com/…/2662145_1_rev-cl-franklin-areth…

And here she is at another event with Trump for Columbia Records.
http://articles.mcall.com/…/2662145_1_rev-cl-franklin-areth…

I could be wrong, but this looks like they knew each other, she did work for him and they did see each other often! Lousy, worthless fake news! And the poor excuse for humans that are Leftists that jump on this with their hatred at all things Trump, are no better.

You ought to know!

Cuomo Tries A Do-Over After Saying America Was ‘Never That Great’ | The Daily Caller

Cuomo Tries A Do-Over After Saying America Was ‘Never That Great’ | The Daily Caller:

Republican gubernatorial candidate Marc Molinaro called on Cuomo to issue an apology to the country.
“This governor is so determined to distract voters from his failed policies and corrupted administration that he’s willing to dismiss the steady, determined march of the American people, making and remaking the greatness of America,” Molinaro’s statement said.

Puerto Rico sits on half-billion dollars of unspent taxpayer funds for schools

Puerto Rico sits on half-billion dollars of unspent taxpayer funds for schools
"After public schools in Puerto Rico were ravaged by Hurricane Maria in 2017, the federal government ponied up $589,170,000 in disaster relief funds under the Aid to Restart School Operations (RESTART) program.
The funds were awarded in April of this year, while many schools on the island remained without running water, textbooks, and electricity.
Puerto Rico’s Secretary of Education Julia Keleher told Politico that her agency plans to spend the money in advance of the coming school term.
However, she said that there are “complications.”
“It’s not for lack of action. We’re erring on the side of not spending money on anything, but having a strategy and following procuring processes,” Keleher said..."
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History for August 18

History for August 18 - On-This-Day.com
Merriwether Lewis 1774, Max Factor 1904, Shelley Winters 1920


Roman Polanski 1933, Robert Redford 1937, Martin Mull 1943


1227 - The Mongol conqueror Ghengis Khan died.


1587 - Virginia Dare became the first child to be born on American soil of English parents. The colony that is now Roanoke Island, NC, mysteriously vanished.


1894 - The Bureau of Immigration was established by the U.S. Congress.


1958 - Vladimir Nabokov's novel "Lolita" was published.


1963 - James Meredith graduated from the University of Mississippi. He was the first black man to accomplish this feat.


2004 - Donald Trump unveiled his board game (TRUMP the Game) where players bid on real estate, buy big ticket items and make billion-dollar business deals.

Weekly Rate Of Acid Attacks In U.K. Hits Staggering Number, Khan's London Hit Hardest | Daily Wire

Weekly Rate Of Acid Attacks In U.K. Hits Staggering Number, Khan's London Hit Hardest | Daily Wire:

New police figures reveal that the U.K. is averaging at least 15 barbaric acid attacks a week.
The figures, first reported by The Mirror, show a total of 2,602 reported attacks from January 2015 to May of this year, averaging out to 15 per week. In comparison, there were only 100 total attacks reported from 2007 to 2011.
Stunningly, nearly 75% of such attacks have been carried out in London, a city often praised by the Left for its multiculturalism and tolerance.

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Democratic Socialism is Totalitarian Slavery – S.G. Cheah – Medium

Democratic Socialism is Totalitarian Slavery – S.G. Cheah – Medium:
"Have you ever wondered why, despite the continuous systemic failures of socialistic, communistic or fascistic regimes, — as evidently proven by the observable catastrophes of 2018’s Venezuela, Mao’s China, and the Soviet Union — this idea of the Utopian collectivist commune just never seems to die? 
Witness the popular resurgence of this idea in today’s celebratory praise of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s push for Democratic Socialism.
The secret to the existence and survival of these ideas is far more sinister than you may have realized.
...If you made the argument that Democratic Socialism is slavery, you would likely be accused of exaggerated fear mongering. 
But are you wrong? 
Read on to know why Socialism is essentially slavery..."
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This Overlooked Statistic May Explain America’s Education Problems | Intellectual Takeout

This Overlooked Statistic May Explain America’s Education Problems | Intellectual Takeout
"It’s often said that America’s education system hasn’t changed much in the last 100 years. 

...It has changed… and perhaps not for the better. 

School curriculum is one example of this. 

When compared to curriculum used 100 years ago, today’s reading selections are easier and reflect a diminished view of history.

Other drastic changes have come in the area of school staffing... 

But the increase in students is nothing compared to the increase in staff. 

Over the same time period, public school staff increased by 50 percent..."

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Mastercard orders critic of jihad dropped

Mastercard orders critic of jihad dropped:

The author of 18 bestselling books, Robert Spencer is known for regularly pointing out that the perpetrators of more than 33,000 terrorist attacks since 9/11 have cited Islamic scripture as the motivation for their often deadly acts of violence.
His critics charge, without evidence, that he hates Muslims, and now Spencer has been banned from the web-based funding site Patreon, which claims Mastercard demanded the move.

Southwest Airlines limits animals onboard to cats, dogs and miniature horses

Southwest Airlines limits animals onboard to cats, dogs and miniature horses:
"Passengers flying on Southwest Airlines can’t take an emotional support snake, possum, rabbit or peacock onboard from next month – but they will be allowed a miniature horse as a service pet.
New guidance for flying animals released by the Dallas-based airline states that passengers will only be allowed to bring one cat or dog as an emotional support animal.
Miniature horses classed as service animals – those who are trained to support individuals with a disability – will also be allowed to fly.
...Earlier this year a United Airlines passenger tried to board a flight to Los Angeles with an emotional support peacock called Dexter.
She reportedly offered to buy the bird a ticket, but was refused because he did not meet the size and weight guidelines."
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What is Socialism? | Intellectual Takeout

What is Socialism? | Intellectual Takeout
"So, there’s a video making the social media rounds with a CNN reporter supposedly asking Bernie Sanders supporters to define socialism.
Here it is:

Based on a lot of what we’ve seen in articles and online comments, the reporter probably revealed quite a bit of truth about what young Americans actually understand about socialism.
Back in July 2014, Reason released a report stating that 42% of Millennials preferred socialism, but only 16% could accurately define it. 
So just what is socialism? 
...Here's how the Socialist Party USA, which uses the term democratic-socialism, defines socialism:...
...So there you go. 
Socialism is the government controlling not only businesses, but also neighborhoods, homes, and schools. 
Indeed, as the Socialist Party USA claims, it is a very different “social and economic order” than anything you’ve likely experienced."
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Noon-toon---Wondermark � Archive

Wondermark  Archive  #1416; In which the Sickness descends

Christian baker vindicated by SCOTUS back in court for not baking a gender transitioning cake - Washington Times

Christian baker vindicated by SCOTUS back in court for not baking a gender transitioning cake - Washington Times:

Sen. Ben Sasse, Nebraska Republican, said Colorado is headed down a troubling path.
“A state powerful enough to tell bakers what to bake is powerful enough to tell journalists what stories to write. This is not healthy for the country,” he said.
Kristen Waggoner, a lawyer for the religious liberty law firm Alliance Defending Freedom, which is representing Mr. Phillips, said there is little question that the state has it in for Mr. Phillips.

America spends more on taxes than on food, clothing, and housing combined.

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Unbiased America

August 5 at 8:53 PM · 

(K.R.) QUESTION OF THE DAY

America spends more on taxes than on food, clothing, and housing combined.

A LOT more.

Housing: $2.3 trillion
Clothing: $0.4 trillion
Food: $1.7 trillion
TOTAL: $4.4 trillion

Federal Taxes: $3.4 trillion
State and Local Taxes: $1.8 trillion
TOTAL: $5.2 trillion

Do you think, as a country, we’re getting our money’s worth from all that taxation?

SOURCES: https://www.bea.gov/iTable/index_nipa.cfm
Table 2.4.5U. Personal Consumption Expenditures by Type of Product
https://taxfoundation.org/tax-freedom-day-2018/

Dem Gun Control Advocate Faces Murder Charges for Allegedly Shooting Campaign Worker | pluralist

Dem Gun Control Advocate Faces Murder Charges for Allegedly Shooting Campaign Worker | pluralist
​"I didn't think anything like this could happen."

"Former Georgia Democratic Congressional candidate Kellie Lynn Collins was charged with murdering a campaign staffer last Wednesday.

Curt Cain -- who served as Collins' campaign treasurer -- was found shot to death in his home in South Carolina on Tuesday, according to police. 
Collins was identified as a suspect and by Wednesday she turned herself in, ​according to The State. 

Before dropping out of the race for Georgia's 10th congressional district, Collins was an advocate for stricter ​gun ​control. 
On her since deleted campaign website, she promoted "responsible gun ​regulation to protect the community" ​according to BizPac Review. 

During the campaign, Collins ​told the blog Girls Really Rule that if elected she would “practice what I preach and be a proponent of public ​policies that benefit the community as a whole.”...

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Watch – Antifa Chants Death to America: 'No Borders! No Wall! No USA at All!'

Watch – Antifa Chants Death to America: 'No Borders! No Wall! No USA at All!'

Open borders protesters and members of the left-wing anarchist group Antifa chanted death to America during a counter-protest in Washington, DC, on Sunday.

In a video by Breitbart News’ Ian Mason, Antifa members and open borders activists can be heard and seen marching down streets throughout Washington, DC, demanding an end to the United States.

“No border, no wall, no USA at all!” Antifa and open borders activists chanted..."

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Australian farmers body says Roundup cancer ruling is 'in blatant ignorance' of science | Environment | The Guardian

Australian farmers body says Roundup cancer ruling is 'in blatant ignorance' of science | Environment | The Guardian:
"National Farmers’ Federation says US court ruling that weedkiller causes cancer sets a ‘reckless precedent’
Australia’s National Farmers’ Federation has rejected the finding of a US court that the weedkiller Roundup causes cancer, saying it set a “reckless precedent” that could harm agriculture.
On Monday, Greenpeace urged the Australian government to start restricting the sale of Roundup – which is widely available in supermarkets and hardware stores – after a Californian court found it caused the cancer of a terminally ill man.
...The active chemical in Roundup – glyphosate – has been classified as “probably carcinogenic” by the World Health Organisation but is still approved for use in Australia and the US.
On Tuesday, the NFF said the US court decision was “in blatant ignorance” of science.
“No other herbicide has been tested to the lengths that glyphosate has,” the NFF president, Fiona Simson, said.
“After four decades of evaluations, no regulatory agency in the world considers glyphosate to be carcinogenic.”...
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US Internet Speed Has Gone From 12th To 6th Fastest Since End Of Net Neutrality | The Daily Caller

US Internet Speed Has Gone From 12th To 6th Fastest Since End Of Net Neutrality | The Daily Caller:

Since the repeal of “net neutrality” took effect on June 11, the U.S. internet speed has gone from 12th to 6th fastest in the world.
FCC chairman Ajit Pai announced late last year that he would be repealing the Obama-era internet regulations known as “net neutrality.” Following this announcement, the internet went into an absolute frenzy.

Instapundit Blog Archive ANALYSIS: TRUE. …

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ANALYSIS: TRUE.

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History for August 17

History for August 17 - On-This-Day.com
Davy Crockett 1786 - Frontiersman, soldier and politician. He died at the Battle of the Alamo, Samuel Goldwyn (Samuel Goldfish) 1882 - Film producer, Mae West 1893 - Actress, singer, playwrite, screenwriter
 

Robert De Niro 1943 - Actor ("Bang Drum Slowly," "Goodfellas," "Cape Fear"), Belinda Carlisle 1958 - Singer (Go-Go's), Sean Penn 1960 - Actor, screenwriter, director

1790 - The capital city of the U.S. moved to Philadelphia from New York City.


1903 - Joseph Pulitzer donated a million dollars to Columbia University. This started the Pulitzer Prizes in his name.


1961 - The Communist East German government completed the construction of the Berlin Wall.


1978 - Maxie Anderson, Ben Abruzzo and Larry Newman became the first to land after a successful trans-Atlantic balloon flight. The voyage began in Presque Isle, ME and ended in Miserey, France. 


1998 - U.S. President Clinton admitted to having an improper relationship with Monica Lewinsky, a White House intern.