Friday, March 03, 2017
Stealth Sanctuary to Avoid Losing Federal Funds, Police Chief Pens Spanish Letter Assuring Illegal Aliens - Judicial Watch
Stealth Sanctuary to Avoid Losing Federal Funds, Police Chief Pens Spanish Letter Assuring Illegal Aliens - Judicial Watch:
"Guaranteeing illegal aliens that they’ll be shielded from federal authorities technically constitutes a sanctuary city, but Windsor officials say this could bring consequences under the new administration so they’re keeping it quiet. A local Spanish newspaper article reports that town manager Linda Kelly, a seasoned government official, has recommended that Windsor keep its sanctuary practices under the radar because President Donald Trump has threatened to cut federal funds to sanctuary cities. Instead, Windsor will adopt a resolution that omits the word sanctuary, instead declaring the town to be a united community that values diversity and the contributions of all residents."
History for March 3
History for March 3 - On-This-Day.com
Alexander Graham Bell 1847, Rupert Brooke 1887, Matthew Ridgway 1895
Jean Harlow 1911, James Doohan 1920, Jackie Joyner-Kersee 1962 - Olympic track and field gold medalist
1845 - Florida became the 27th U.S. state.
1903 - In St. Louis, MO, Barney Gilmore was arrested for spitting.
1903 - The U.S. imposed a $2 head tax on immigrants.
1931 - The "Star Spangled Banner," written by Francis Scott Key, was adopted as the American national anthem. The song was originally a poem known as "Defense of Fort McHenry."
1952 - The U.S. Supreme Court upheld New York's Feinberg Law that banned Communist teachers in the U.S.
1978 - The remains of Charles Chaplin were stolen from his grave in Cosier-sur-Vevey, Switzerland. The body was recovered 11 weeks later near Lake Geneva.
1980 - The submarine Nautilus was decommissioned. The vessels final voyage had ended on May 26, 1979.
1991 - Rodney King was severely beaten by Los Angeles police officers. The scene was captured on amateur video. (California)
Thursday, March 02, 2017
Federal Court Hearing Tuesday, March 7, in Clinton Email Case, Judicial Watch Seeking Answers on Abedin/Weiner Laptop Emails - Judicial Watch
Federal Court Hearing Tuesday, March 7, in Clinton Email Case, Judicial Watch Seeking Answers on Abedin/Weiner Laptop Emails - Judicial Watch:
"Items of discussion at the hearing will be the emails of Clinton aide Huma Abedin that were found on the laptop of Anthony Weiner, Abedin’s estranged husband. Judicial Watch also will be seeking answers as to the timing of the release of Clinton’s emails that were recovered by the FBI in its investigation of the server used by Clinton and others."
Ex-Clinton volunteer slammed, loses job, after swipe at widow of fallen SEAL | Fox News
Ex-Clinton volunteer slammed, loses job, after swipe at widow of fallen SEAL | Fox News:
"A former Hillary Clinton volunteer drew swift condemnation -- and lost his job -- after mocking the widow of a fallen Navy SEAL who was honored by the president during his congressional address Tuesday night.
Dan Grilo, who said in his Twitter profile that he was a former volunteer for both Hillary Clinton and President Barack Obama, made the remarks after Trump paid tribute to Carryn Owens. She is the widow of U.S. Navy SEAL William “Ryan” Owens, who was killed in a counterterrorism raid in Yemen last month."
Dan Grilo, who said in his Twitter profile that he was a former volunteer for both Hillary Clinton and President Barack Obama, made the remarks after Trump paid tribute to Carryn Owens. She is the widow of U.S. Navy SEAL William “Ryan” Owens, who was killed in a counterterrorism raid in Yemen last month."
Moral Outrage Is Self-Serving, Say Psychologists - Hit & Run : Reason.com
Moral Outrage Is Self-Serving, Say Psychologists - Hit & Run : Reason.com:
"When people publicly rage about perceived injustices that don't affect them personally, we tend to assume this expression is rooted in altruism—a "disinterested and selfless concern for the well-being of others."
But new research suggests that professing such third-party concern—what social scientists refer to as "moral outrage"—is often a function of self-interest, wielded to assuage feelings of personal culpability for societal harms or reinforce (to the self and others) one's own status as a Very Good Person.
Outrage expressed "on behalf of the victim of [a perceived] moral violation" is often thought of as "a prosocial emotion" rooted in "a desire to restore justice by fighting on behalf of the victimized," explain Bowdoin psychology professor Zachary Rothschild and University of Southern Mississippi psychology professor Lucas A. Keefer in the latest edition of Motivation and Emotion.
Yet this conventional construction—moral outrage as the purview of the especially righteous—is "called into question" by research on guilt, they say..."
"When people publicly rage about perceived injustices that don't affect them personally, we tend to assume this expression is rooted in altruism—a "disinterested and selfless concern for the well-being of others."
But new research suggests that professing such third-party concern—what social scientists refer to as "moral outrage"—is often a function of self-interest, wielded to assuage feelings of personal culpability for societal harms or reinforce (to the self and others) one's own status as a Very Good Person.Outrage expressed "on behalf of the victim of [a perceived] moral violation" is often thought of as "a prosocial emotion" rooted in "a desire to restore justice by fighting on behalf of the victimized," explain Bowdoin psychology professor Zachary Rothschild and University of Southern Mississippi psychology professor Lucas A. Keefer in the latest edition of Motivation and Emotion.
Yet this conventional construction—moral outrage as the purview of the especially righteous—is "called into question" by research on guilt, they say..."
The Most Expensive m² of Prime Property in the World | Statista
• Chart: The Most Expensive m² of Prime Property in the World | Statista:
"...This infographic shows the number of square metres of prime property 1 million US dollars will buy you in selected cities around the world."
"...This infographic shows the number of square metres of prime property 1 million US dollars will buy you in selected cities around the world."
McAuliffe Vetoes Bill to Investigate Virginia Voter Rolls
McAuliffe Vetoes Bill to Investigate Virginia Voter Rolls:
"Democratic Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe vetoed a bill that would require investigations of jurisdictions in the state whose voter rolls contain more registered voters than citizens who are eligible to vote.
The bill, first introduced by Republican state Sen. Mark D. Obenshain, was prompted by a report that shed light on eight Virginia counties that had more registered voters on their voter rolls than eligible voters."
The bill, first introduced by Republican state Sen. Mark D. Obenshain, was prompted by a report that shed light on eight Virginia counties that had more registered voters on their voter rolls than eligible voters."
Socialism. Doesn't work ANYWHERE!-----Venezuela is down to its last $10 billion
Venezuela is down to its last $10 billion - Mar. 1, 2017
"Caracas is running out of cash.
"Caracas is running out of cash.
Venezuela only has $10.5 billion in foreign reserves left, according to its most recent central bank data.
For rest of the year, Venezuela owes roughly $7.2 billion in outstanding debt payments.
In 2011, Venezuela had roughly $30 billion in reserves.
In 2015, it had $20 billion.
The trend can't persist much longer, but it's hard to know exactly when Venezuela will run completely out of cash.
"The question is: Where is the floor?" says Siobhan Morden, head of Latin America fixed income strategy at Nomura Holdings.
"If oil prices stagnate and foreign reserves reach zero, then the clock is going to start on a default."
According to the country's recently released 2016 financial report, about $7.7 billion of its remaining $10.5 billion of reserves is in gold.
To make debt payments in the past year, Venezuela shipped gold to Switzerland..."
For rest of the year, Venezuela owes roughly $7.2 billion in outstanding debt payments.In 2011, Venezuela had roughly $30 billion in reserves.
In 2015, it had $20 billion.
The trend can't persist much longer, but it's hard to know exactly when Venezuela will run completely out of cash.
"The question is: Where is the floor?" says Siobhan Morden, head of Latin America fixed income strategy at Nomura Holdings.
"If oil prices stagnate and foreign reserves reach zero, then the clock is going to start on a default."
According to the country's recently released 2016 financial report, about $7.7 billion of its remaining $10.5 billion of reserves is in gold.
To make debt payments in the past year, Venezuela shipped gold to Switzerland..."
Yeah. She's nuts.-----Rachel Dolezal changes name to African phrase for 'gift of God' - NY Daily News
Rachel Dolezal changes name to African phrase for 'gift of God' - NY Daily News:
"Rachel Dolezal legally changed her name in October to reflect the heritage she claims she identifies with.
The 39-year-old white former NAACP leader filed to change her name to Nkechi Amare Diallo, according to court documents in Spokane, Wash.
Nkechi, short for Nkechinyere, comes from the Igbo word for “what God has given” or “gift of God” in Nigeria.
Diallo, which has African origins, means “bold.”
Rachel Dolezal on brink of homelessness, living off food stamps
Dolezal tweeted Wednesday afternoon that “the story behind my name change will be in my book.”
"Rachel Dolezal legally changed her name in October to reflect the heritage she claims she identifies with.The 39-year-old white former NAACP leader filed to change her name to Nkechi Amare Diallo, according to court documents in Spokane, Wash.
Nkechi, short for Nkechinyere, comes from the Igbo word for “what God has given” or “gift of God” in Nigeria.
Diallo, which has African origins, means “bold.”
Rachel Dolezal on brink of homelessness, living off food stamps
Dolezal tweeted Wednesday afternoon that “the story behind my name change will be in my book.”
Ohio investigation found 385 non-US citizens registered to vote, 82 cast illegal ballots
Ohio investigation found 385 non-US citizens registered to vote, 82 cast illegal ballots:
"Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted announced an investigation has uncovered that hundreds of non-US citizens are registered to vote in the state, and dozens of them voted illegally.
According to a release from Husted, 385 people who are not citizens of the United States are registered to vote in Ohio. Out of those, 82 voted in at least one election in the last year."
According to a release from Husted, 385 people who are not citizens of the United States are registered to vote in Ohio. Out of those, 82 voted in at least one election in the last year."
Air Force to Retire Iconic Predator Drone
Air Force to Retire Iconic Predator Drone - Defensetech:
"As the Air Force moves to an all MQ-9 Reaper remotely piloted combat aircraft fleet, it will officially retire the MQ-1 Predator in 2018, the service announced last week.
To prepare, some units — such as the 20th Attack Squadron at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri — will halt flight operations July 1."
"As the Air Force moves to an all MQ-9 Reaper remotely piloted combat aircraft fleet, it will officially retire the MQ-1 Predator in 2018, the service announced last week.To prepare, some units — such as the 20th Attack Squadron at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri — will halt flight operations July 1."
No, George Bush did not criticize Donald Trump. He agreed with Trump. | Flopping Aces
No, George Bush did not criticize Donald Trump. He agreed with Trump. | Flopping Aces
"W gave an interview recently and it was depicted widely as being a criticism of Donald Trump.
Former President George W. Bush seemed to criticize President Donald Trump in an interview with the Today Show Monday morning, saying the news media and freedom of religion are crucial to American democracy.
...And Fox News jumped in:
Former President George W. Bush offered what appeared to be a thinly veiled critique of his Republican successor on Monday, as he defended the importance of the media and immigration policies that are “welcoming.”
I don’t agree.
I think that wily Bush really agreed with Trump, but couched his words carefully to make it sound like he was being critical.
For instance, Yahoo quoted Bush as saying
“We need the media to hold people like me to account,”
But what he actually said was:
“We need an independent media to hold people like me to account.”
...Matt Lauer did his best to try to goad W into attacking Bush, but Bush stayed above the fray.
What else did W say?
About immigration:
“I am for an immigration policy that’s welcoming and upholds the law.”
That, in a nutshell, is Trump’s plan."
"W gave an interview recently and it was depicted widely as being a criticism of Donald Trump.
Former President George W. Bush seemed to criticize President Donald Trump in an interview with the Today Show Monday morning, saying the news media and freedom of religion are crucial to American democracy. ...And Fox News jumped in:
Former President George W. Bush offered what appeared to be a thinly veiled critique of his Republican successor on Monday, as he defended the importance of the media and immigration policies that are “welcoming.”
I don’t agree.
I think that wily Bush really agreed with Trump, but couched his words carefully to make it sound like he was being critical.
For instance, Yahoo quoted Bush as saying
“We need the media to hold people like me to account,”
But what he actually said was:
“We need an independent media to hold people like me to account.”
...Matt Lauer did his best to try to goad W into attacking Bush, but Bush stayed above the fray.
What else did W say?
About immigration:
“I am for an immigration policy that’s welcoming and upholds the law.”
That, in a nutshell, is Trump’s plan."
America's Troubled Youth Foreshadow a Troubled Future
James Shott: America's Troubled Youth Foreshadow a Troubled Future — The Patriot Post
"...America has produced a substantial number of young people who don’t know the fundamental elements of their country or the important aspects of its operation, and who are, therefore, unprepared to discharge the duties and obligations of citizenship.
Ours is a country whose success and ability to continue being successful depend upon its citizens understanding its foundational principles.
We must know how government is supposed to work, being able to discern when it has strayed from its proper course, and then work to restore things so that the republic can and will survive and thrive.
John Adams put it quite succinctly: “Liberty cannot be preserved without a general knowledge among the people.”
And his cousin Sam Adams likewise warned, “No people will tamely surrender their Liberties, nor can any be easily subdued, when knowledge is diffusd and Virtue is preservd. On the Contrary, when People are universally ignorant, and debauchd in their Manners, they will sink under their own weight without the Aid of foreign Invaders.”
...He quoted a News Forum for Lawyers article about a study by American Institutes for Research revealing that more than “75 percent of two-year college students and 50 percent of four-year college students were incapable of completing everyday tasks.”
Read on!
"...America has produced a substantial number of young people who don’t know the fundamental elements of their country or the important aspects of its operation, and who are, therefore, unprepared to discharge the duties and obligations of citizenship.
Ours is a country whose success and ability to continue being successful depend upon its citizens understanding its foundational principles.We must know how government is supposed to work, being able to discern when it has strayed from its proper course, and then work to restore things so that the republic can and will survive and thrive.
John Adams put it quite succinctly: “Liberty cannot be preserved without a general knowledge among the people.”
And his cousin Sam Adams likewise warned, “No people will tamely surrender their Liberties, nor can any be easily subdued, when knowledge is diffusd and Virtue is preservd. On the Contrary, when People are universally ignorant, and debauchd in their Manners, they will sink under their own weight without the Aid of foreign Invaders.”
...He quoted a News Forum for Lawyers article about a study by American Institutes for Research revealing that more than “75 percent of two-year college students and 50 percent of four-year college students were incapable of completing everyday tasks.”
Read on!
U.S. Gives Soros Groups Millions to Destabilize Macedonia’s Conservative Govt. - Judicial Watch
U.S. Gives Soros Groups Millions to Destabilize Macedonia’s Conservative Govt. - Judicial Watch:
"The U.S. government has quietly spent millions of taxpayer dollars to destabilize the democratically elected, center-right government in Macedonia by colluding with leftwing billionaire philanthropist George Soros, records obtained by Judicial Watch show. Barack Obama’s U.S. Ambassador to Macedonia, Jess L. Baily, has worked behind the scenes with Soros’ Open Society Foundation to funnel large sums of American dollars for the cause, constituting an interference of the U.S. Ambassador in domestic political affairs in violation of the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations.
The cash flows through the State Department and the famously corrupt U.S. Agency of International Development (USAID), which is charged with providing global economic, development and humanitarian assistance. USAID has allocated about $5 million to leftwing Soros groups in Macedonia since 2012, documents show, and at least $9.5 million has been earmarked by the agency to intervene in the Balkan nation’s governmental affairs for 2016-2011. "
"The U.S. government has quietly spent millions of taxpayer dollars to destabilize the democratically elected, center-right government in Macedonia by colluding with leftwing billionaire philanthropist George Soros, records obtained by Judicial Watch show. Barack Obama’s U.S. Ambassador to Macedonia, Jess L. Baily, has worked behind the scenes with Soros’ Open Society Foundation to funnel large sums of American dollars for the cause, constituting an interference of the U.S. Ambassador in domestic political affairs in violation of the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations.The cash flows through the State Department and the famously corrupt U.S. Agency of International Development (USAID), which is charged with providing global economic, development and humanitarian assistance. USAID has allocated about $5 million to leftwing Soros groups in Macedonia since 2012, documents show, and at least $9.5 million has been earmarked by the agency to intervene in the Balkan nation’s governmental affairs for 2016-2011. "
It worked for the real NAZIs-----Soros-Financed Groups Provided Script for Anti-Trump Town Halls
Soros-Financed Groups Provided Script for Anti-Trump Town Halls
"An organization partnered with far-left groups that calls itself the Revolutionary Love Project distributed an actual script with anti-Trump talking points for citizens to use when meeting with constituents in town halls, including during last week’s Congressional recess.
The script provides word-for-word language suggestions that accuse the Trump administration of “xenophobia, racism, and Islamophobia.”
It asks activists to use the descriptors to petition their representatives to “forcefully condemn” and support legislation opposing President Trump’s immigration and border security agendas.
...It ends with contact information for activists from two groups heavily financed by billionaire George Soros – Avideh Moussavian at the National Immigration Law Center and Deepa Iyer at the Center for Social Inclusion.
...The project called on activists to show up at “elected officials’ events, town halls, and other public appearances to make it clear to those who represent us in Congress, as well as to the media, that tolerance of the Trump Administration’s hurtful policies is intolerable, that indifference or idleness is not acceptable, that complacency is politically toxic.”...
Read on!
"An organization partnered with far-left groups that calls itself the Revolutionary Love Project distributed an actual script with anti-Trump talking points for citizens to use when meeting with constituents in town halls, including during last week’s Congressional recess.
The script provides word-for-word language suggestions that accuse the Trump administration of “xenophobia, racism, and Islamophobia.” It asks activists to use the descriptors to petition their representatives to “forcefully condemn” and support legislation opposing President Trump’s immigration and border security agendas.
...It ends with contact information for activists from two groups heavily financed by billionaire George Soros – Avideh Moussavian at the National Immigration Law Center and Deepa Iyer at the Center for Social Inclusion.
...The project called on activists to show up at “elected officials’ events, town halls, and other public appearances to make it clear to those who represent us in Congress, as well as to the media, that tolerance of the Trump Administration’s hurtful policies is intolerable, that indifference or idleness is not acceptable, that complacency is politically toxic.”...
Read on!
History for March 2
History for March 2 - On-This-Day.com
Sam Houston 1793 - First President of the Republic of Texas, Dr. Seuss (Theodor Seuss Geisel) 1904 - Writer, poet, and cartoonist, Desi Arnaz 1917
Tom Wolfe 1931 - Author, Mikhail Gorbachev 1931 - Former Soviet President, Karen Carpenter 1950 - Singer (The Carpenters)
1807 - The U.S. Congress passed an act to "prohibit the importation of slaves into any port or place within the jurisdiction of the United States... from any foreign kingdom, place, or country."
1836 - Texas declared its independence from Mexico and an ad interim government was formed.
1877 - In the U.S., Rutherford B. Hayes was declared the winner of the 1876 presidential election by the U.S. Congress. Samuel J. Tilden, however, had won the popular vote on November 7, 1876.
1899 - U.S. President McKinley signed a measure that created the rank of Admiral for the U.S. Navy. The first admiral was George Dewey.
1917 - The Russian Revolution began with Czar Nicholas II abdicating.
1925 - State and federal highway officials developed a nationwide route-numbering system and adopted the familiar U.S. shield-shaped, numbered marker.
1933 - The motion picture King Kong had its world premiere in New York.
1969 - In Toulouse, France, the supersonic transport Concorde made its first test flight.
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