PHOTOS: DNC erects four-mile eight-foot tall fence around Philly convention site

PHOTOS: DNC erects four-mile eight-foot tall fence around Philly convention site - The American MirrorThe American Mirror:
"To the Democratic National Committee elites, keeping average Americans away from their convention is a good idea, while protecting the southern border from intruding terrorists, rapists and murderers is a bad one.

The DNC has erected a four-mile fence around its convention site at Philadelphia’s Wells Fargo Center. (Isn’t it ironic they’re doing so much to protect a site named after a bank?)

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The DNC fence,surely they would have built a bridge !!

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The fence, which appears to be about 8 feet tall, is intended to keep out any individuals with whom Democratic Party leaders, delegates and other liberal elites would rather not mingle.

Fox 29’s Steve Keeley shared a picture of a portion of the fence he said was erected near the intersection of Pattison and Broad..."

The Public Pension Problem: It's Much Worse Than It Appears

The Public Pension Problem: It's Much Worse Than It Appears | Stock News & Stock Market Analysis - IBD:
"...The nation's largest pension fund, the California Public Employees’ Retirement System, earned a mere 0.6% in the last year, significantly below its 7.5% target.
Its sister fund, the California State Teachers Retirement system, which also aims for a 7.5% annual return, instead notched a 1.4% gain for the year.
The New York State and Local Retirement System, which ended its fiscal year on March 31, reported a gain of just 0.2% versus an investment goal of 7%.
It's likely that other pension funds have similarly failed by a wide margin to hit their investment targets given that most government pension funds rarely perform significantly better than the broader market.
These disappointing numbers come on top of a substandard fiscal 2015, when pensions systems earned on average 3.2%, well below their average projections of 7.6% annually.
In a March report Moody's Investors Service estimated that the 2015 investing shortfall increased unfunded liabilities at government pension plans by 17%.
Given that most funds likely performed even worse in the fiscal year that just ended, it's probable that debt increased again by at least 2015 levels, if not more.
A recent study by the Rockefeller Institute, for instance, estimates that a pension plan which is currently 75% funded actually has a one-in-six chance of seeing its funding level plunge over the next 30 years to just 40% of what it needs to pay retirees, even if the plan hits its investment goals. That's because pension systems rarely achieve their investment targets precisely each year, but rather experience extreme variations that can make a system financially unstable even when it appears to be achieving its long-term plans..."

On Eve of Dem Convention, Debbie Wasserman Schultz Says She Will Resign as DNC Chair | TheBlaze.com

On Eve of Dem Convention, Debbie Wasserman Schultz Says She Will Resign as DNC Chair | TheBlaze.com:

"Wasserman Schultz’s announcement Sunday follows a firestorm over hacked emails suggesting the Democratic National Committee favored Clinton during the primary, despite pledging neutrality. The leaked emails prompted primary runner-up Bernie Sanders to call for Wasserman Schultz’s immediate resignation.

In a statement, Wasserman Schultz said she will step down at the end of the four-day convention. She said she plans to formally open and close the convention, as well as address delegates."

$6.2 million to improve Southeast Michigan trail network

$6.2 million to improve Southeast Michigan trail network - Crain's Detroit Business:
"Officials said $6.2 million will be used to improve Southeast Michigan's trail network.
The Southeast Michigan Council of Governments announced Friday that it is handing out Transportation Alternatives Program funding.
The money will go to projects to improve walking and bicycling access to schools, fill gaps in trails and improve walkability of downtowns.
The 15 projects span seven counties in Southeast Michigan.
In Wayne County, Woodhaven will receive more than $1 million to build a pedestrian bridge and Detroit will receive almost $392,000 for infrastructure improvements, among other projects.
In Washtenaw County's Ann Arbor Township, a 1.5-mile connection will be made between a trail and the University of Michigan's Matthaei Botanical Gardens.
In Macomb County's Shelby Township, a trail will extend the Riverbends Trail network toward Gene Shepherd Park.
In Monroe County's Bedford Township, a project will move forward that's designed to slow traffic and improve mobility for nearby residents, including senior citizens..."

Community benefits ordinances disturb developers

Community benefits ordinances disturb developers - Crain's Detroit Business
"Virtually all real estate projects of note in Detroit involving a public contribution of land or tax incentives would be affected by either of the proposed community benefits ordinances making waves in the development community in recent weeks that appear bound for the November ballot.
The proposals would require developers to incorporate certain so-called community benefits, such as jobs, local hiring and environmental protections, in projects of a certain size if they receive public funding or city-owned land.
Some of the proposed provisions are making the development community leery about things like too much control of real estate projects and delays in an already time-intensive business..."

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Leaked emails reveal even Debbie Wasserman Schultz wants 'Hamilton' tickets

Leaked emails reveal even Debbie Wasserman Schultz wants 'Hamilton' tickets – Metro:
"It seems even political insiders have problems scoring tickets to “Hamilton.”
WIkiLeaks posted 20,000 emails on its website that were reportedly obtained by the hacker “Guccifer” from Democratic National Committee servers.
One of those messages, discovered by Politico, is purportedly written by committee chairwoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz, who asks a fellow Democrat for some help scoring 7 tickets to Hamilton.
“Hey Zach, I think I mentioned to you briefly that I am planning a trip with my college roommates in December to NYC,” the email, published by Wikileaks, reads. “It is for our 50th birthdays. Can you help me get 7 tickets to Hamilton from our friend who did the FR? We will be there from December 9-12.”
The letter was addressed to DNC finance director Allen Zachary last May, who reportedly replied that finding the tickets might be a struggle..."

A Muslim is Now in Charge of US Citizenship papers

A Muslim is Now in Charge of US Citizenship papers. | joseph botts

Isn’t this precious! A Muslim in charge of US Citizenship papers.

This is not a joke! Most Americans have NO IDE A. Please forward this to as many people as you can.

Meet Our New Assistant Director for U.S. Citizenship and Immigration

See: http://muslimobserver.com/presidential-appointment-fatima-noor/
Meet Fatima Noor, President Obama’s latest appointment to a high level position in the Department of Homeland Security,

the post of Assistant Director for U.S. Citizenship and Immigration.

Ms. Noor has little if any experience in the compliance or enforcement fields. Her total experience in government related work is limited tovolunteer work with World Relief Memphis and as activities coordinator the Tennessee Immigrant and Refugee Rights Coalition.

(You probably didn’t know that Refugees now have rights in America)

She majored in psychology with minors in Spanish and Arabic international relations. She recently completed a month-long research fellowship in Muslim psychology hosted by Carnegie-Mellon and the University of Pittsburgh ; her research will be ongoing as part of her work at the DHS.

Michelle Obama Lists Daughters as ‘Senior Staff’ on Her $424,000 Trip to Africa

Michelle Obama Lists Daughters as ‘Senior Staff’ on Her $424,000 Trip to Africa – everynewshere: "Remember when Michelle Obama went on that trip to Africa?
Well, apparently she brought a couple extra “staff members” with her.
Judicial Watch, a government watch-dog organization, has discovered documents that show the first lady falsified expenses and personnel while on her 2011 vacation to Africa, including listing her two daughter, Sasha and Malia, as “senior staff” members.
The trip was originally estimated at $300,000 for the flight and crew alone. But many became suspicious when the aircraft’s bill came in at $424,000.
When Judicial Watch requested the transportation records under the Freedom of Information Act, the Obama administration refused to produce them.
The organization was then forced to sue in order to obtain the information.
“This trip was as much an opportunity for the Obama family to go on a safari as it was a trip to conduct government business,” said Judicial Watch President Tom Fitton.
“This junket wasted tax dollars and the resources of our overextended military. 
No wonder we had to sue to pry loose this information.”
While Michelle’s falsified documents undoubtedly prove there’s corruption within the Obama administration, it’s unlikely she’ll ever be held accountable for her actions..."

Mother Of Michael Brown Among DNC's Featured Speakers

Mother Of Michael Brown Among DNC's Featured Speakers:
"The announcement comes during the week four officers were shot and killed in the line of duty (three in Baton Rouge, La. and one in Kansas City, Kan.) and two weeks after five officers were gunned down in Dallas, with several others injured.
After two police officers in Ferguson were shot last March, Lezley McSpadden, Brown’s mother, tweeted:
“Woke up in a GREAT MOOD this morning. 
2 Cops got Shot in FERGUSON last night. 
You ant seen sh– yet, wait till this SUMMER.”"

Obama Vetoes Bill Put Cap on Taxpayer-Funded Expense Accounts for Former Presidents | TheBlaze.com

Obama Vetoes Bill Put Cap on Taxpayer-Funded Expense Accounts for Former Presidents | TheBlaze.com:

"He offered to work with lawmakers and the offices of the former presidents to change the bill in ways that would eventually earn his signature.

The legislation sets an annual allowance of $200,000 a year for travel, staff and office costs that have become a standard part of life after the Oval Office. For former presidents who make money through books, speaking fees and other ventures, the allowance is reduced by $1 for every dollar in outside income above $400,000."

Ridiculous: Liberal Writer Implies Melania Trump's White Dress Is Racist: "White Is Always Right"

Ridiculous: Liberal Writer Implies Melania Trump's White Dress Is Racist: "White Is Always Right":

As ridiculous as it may seem that Trump opponents label him a racist for his anti-immigrant views though he has an immigrant wife, the following review from a liberal writer is nothing short of insane.
According to Elizabeth Wellington, an African American writer for The Inquirer Daily News in Philadelphia, the stunning white dress worn by Melania Trump at the Republican National Convention not only made a “scary” statement, but was an aggressive display of racism:

“Trump’s foreignness stands in stark contrast to her husband’s “Make America Safe Again” and “Make America Great Again” sloganeering, which he plans to accomplish with his anti-immigrant, anti-Muslim, anti-Black Lives Matter platform. In other words, anti- all things brown, as some might say.”

“So while Trump appeared flawless on the Cleveland stage Monday night, whether she intended it or not, her all-white ensemble displayed the kind of foreignness that is accepted by her husband’s political party. To many, that outfit could be another reminder that in the G.O.P. white is always right.”

We’re curious how  Ms. Wellington would have reacted had Trump worn a black dress?

Would her unbiased determination then have been that Melania is appropriating black culture?

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History for July 25

History for July 25 - On-This-Day.com:
Morris Raphel Cohen 1880, Walter Brennan 1894, Eric Hoffer 1902


Barbara Harris 1935, Walter Payton (NFL) 1954, Matt LeBlanc 1967 - Actor ("Friends")


1861 - The Crittenden Resolution, which called for the American Civil War to be fought to preserve the Union and not for slavery, was passed by the U.S. Congress.


1866 - Ulysses S. Grant was named General of the Army. He was the first American officer to hold the rank.


1909 - French aviator Louis Bleriot flew across the English Channel in a monoplane. He traveled from Calais to Dover in 37 minutes. He was the first man to fly across the channel.


1924 - Greece announced the deportation of 50,000 Armenians.


1943 - Italian Fascist dictator Benito Mussolini was overthrown in a coup.


1946 - The U.S. detonated an atomic bomb at Bikini Atoll in the Pacific. It was the first underwater test of the device.


1946 - Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis staged their first show as a team at Club 500 in Atlantic City, NJ.


1984 - Soviet cosmonaut Svetlana Savitskaya became the first woman to walk in space. She was aboard the orbiting space station Salyut 7.

Kerry Brutalized by Critics Over Bold Claim About Climate Change and Terrorism | Video | TheBlaze.com

Kerry Brutalized by Critics Over Bold Claim About Climate Change and Terrorism | Video | TheBlaze.com:

"WASHINGTON (TheBlaze/AP) — U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said Friday that climate change is as dangerous as, if not more, than the threats posed by the Islamic State and other extremist groups."

Black Lives Matter to Cops: 'I Eat Pigs, I Don't Eat With Them'

Black Lives Matter to Cops: 'I Eat Pigs, I Don't Eat With Them':
"The Oakland Police Department (OPD) extended an invitation to followers of the Black Lives Matter movement to participate in a barbecue to start a constructive dialogue between the two groups. However, the police were met with flat-out rejection by a spokesperson who referred to law enforcement as “pigs.”
“A BBQ is definitely not going to stop this blockade,” Karissa Lewis, a self-described “radical black farmer from East Oakland,” told local Fox affiliate KTVU.
“And as a radical-black farmer from East Oakland, I eat pigs, I don’t eat with them,” she said.
...Meanwhile, Oakland Police have reportedly said that despite the protesters’ response, their offer remains open and that they are still willing to hold the BBQ at one of several locations."

Liberal Hypocrisy, an International Phenomenon

Liberal Hypocrisy, an International Phenomenon | Power Line:
"American liberals trumpet a “wage gap” between men and women, notwithstanding reams of social science data demonstrating that men’s higher average earnings reflect life choices, not discrimination. White House salaries are published, so analysts have shown that Barack Obama’s own staff manifests the same “pay gap” that Obama and Hillary Clinton decry in private industry.
Democrats have no response; as usual, they count on voter ignorance.
It is entertaining to see the same drama play out in the United Kingdom: “Jeremy Corbyn accused of hypocrisy for refusing to publish gender pay gap of Labour staff.”
Jeremy Corbyn has been accused of hypocrisy after he demanded small businesses publish details of their gender pay gap but refused to do so for his own team.
...It came as a senior Labour source claimed to have seen documents showing a significant pay gap in the leader’s office of 25 to 30 per cent between men and women in equivalent jobs.
If that’s true, it would be much larger than a typical “gap” in private industry, if the jobs are anywhere near equivalent.
Corbyn isn’t exactly refusing to release the data on his own staff, he just doesn’t plan on doing it any time soon.
Like in our lifetimes:
Politicians love to impose burdens, sometimes impossible burdens, on others, especially business people, but they are much more understanding when it comes to their own conduct.
In 1994, Newt Gingrich and his colleagues drafted a Contract With America, a key provision of which was that Congress should live by the same laws it imposes on the rest of us. That proposal was wildly popular, given that Congress had made a regular practice of inserting an exception for itself in legislation.
The basic issue hasn’t changed: liberals love to tell the rest of us what to do, but politicians implicitly admit the unreasonableness of their own demands by exempting themselves from them. 
(If you haven’t read Peter Schweizer’s Do As I Say (Not As I Do), you should.)
This whole phenomenon is an important reason for the rise of Donald Trump."

Judge Shuts Down the State Dept Move to Escape GOP Lawsuit | Conservative Byte

Judge Shuts Down the State Dept Move to Escape GOP Lawsuit | Conservative Byte:

"A federal judge has rebuffed the State Department’s drive to shut down a Republican National Committee Freedom of Information Act lawsuit over the emails of top aides to Hillary Clinton."

Couple Could Be Fined $500 if They Water Lawn, $500 if They Don't

Couple Could Be Fined $500 if They Water Lawn, $500 if They Don't:
"In this week’s “Damned if You Do, Damned if You Don’t” file:
A Southern California couple received a letter from Glendora city officials threatening to fine them $500 if they don’t get their sun-scorched brown lawn green again, reports AP.
Which Laura Whitney and Michael Korte would gladly do, except for one thing:
They could also be fined $500 if they water their lawn too much; they're currently only watering twice a week.
With more than 80% of California in an extreme drought, according to the Los Angeles Times, the state water board voted this week to implement emergency conservation plans and gave the OK to fine water wasters up to $500 a day.
As the board’s chairwoman noted, "A brown lawn should be a badge of honor because it shows you care about your community."
Someone tell that to the city of Glendora:
“Despite the water conservation efforts, we wish to remind you that limited watering is still required to keep landscaping looking healthy and green,” reads the letter it sent to Whitney and Korte, who were also told they have 60 days to remedy the eyesore.
Gov. Jerry Brown pushed an executive order through in April that says homeowners associations can’t penalize people for not watering lawns during conservation periods, but, as AP notes, it doesn’t keep local governments from doing so.
In the meantime, residents are stuck trying to interpret the right thing to do.
“It's almost crazy because one agency is telling you one thing and another is forcing you to do the opposite,” says an Anaheim resident who also got violation notices for not keeping her yard green."