newswars--2020-05-30--Ex-Ukrainian President’s Aide Opens Up on Biden Tapes, Democrats’ Money Laundering

Two weeks ago , a Ukrainian lawmaker released excerpts from alleged conversations between ex-Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko and former US Vice President Joe Biden , with the tapes detailing Biden ’ s effort to pressure Kiev into dropping a criminal probe into his son ’ s activities in Ukraine .
Now , the man who made the tapes has come forward .
Between 2014 and 2016 , Oleksandr Onyshchenko was former Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko ’ s right hand man .
When he began to pick up on the corrupt behaviour taking place in the president ’ s office , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ making copies of potentially incriminating documents .
In 2016 , after falling out with Poroshenko and leaving the administration , Onyshchenko was brought up on charges of tax crimes , corruption and embezzlement , forcing him to leave Ukraine , first to Spain , and then Germany .
The businessman insists the charges are politically motivated .
Kiev has sought an international arrest warrant against him for years , with little luck .
Then , on November 28 , 2019 , just three days before he was set to travel to the United @ @ @ @ @ @ @ potential corrupt dealings between Poroshenko and senior Obama administration officials , the millionaire was inexplicably arrested in Germany .
During his detention in Oldenburg Prison in Lower Saxony , Onyshchenko was given a medication which he believes was meant to cause heart failure .
The businessman needed an operation , and , in May of this year , to try to save his own life , sent part of the compromising information he had on Poroshenko to Washington and Kiev .
A week later , on May 27 , he was released from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Onyshchenko ’ s job in the Poroshenko administration included bribing lawmakers for votes and concluding economic deals to enable the president to further enrich himself .
Onyshchenko says the recently released recordings of telephone conversations between Poroshenko and former Vice President Biden , which detail Biden ’ s efforts to pressure Kiev into dropping a criminal investigation into his son Hunter ’ s work with a Ukrainian energy company , are his handiwork , and are only part of the trove of information he has in his possession .
In an exclusive interview @ @ @ @ @ @ @ after his release from jail , Onyshchenko opened up on a range of topics , shedding light not only on the complex inner workings of Ukrainian politics and the German judicial system , but on a political scandal only beginning to brew in the United States regarding what exactly the Biden family got up to in Ukraine in the aftermath of the February 2014 coup d ’ etat in Kiev .
Sputnik : Let ’ s go back a bit to your arrest in November .
How did it take place ?
Oleksandr @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
I had apparently been entrapped by the attorney general from Lower Saxony .
They fabricated a business deal and sent over people who made me a business offer .
I bought racehorses from them which I never received .
I reported this to the police , and they called me in to testify .
At that moment I was in Spain at the Oliva Nova equestrian competition .
A letter was sent to my stud farm in Herzlake , asking me to come to the police station on November 28 at 10 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I flew in .
On the 28th I came to the Achim police station .
But they did not want to talk about my testimony .
Instead , they said ‘ We have a warrant for your arrest from July 2019 and must arrest you ’ .
There was one thing I didn ’ t understand : I was living in Germany…I was always home .
Why didn ’ t they just come to my home at the time ?
I also flew a lot to Germany in those months , starting in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ police , who didn ’ t do anything to me .
I don ’ t understand why I was arrested then – three days before I was supposed to fly to America for a press conference in Washington , where I was planning on presenting the Biden recordings .
[ Trump lawyer Rudy ] Giuliani invited me .
I was supposed to be in Washington on December 1 , 2019 .
But three days before that , I was called to this police station and arrested .
Recalling the six months he was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ described it as a difficult but bearable ordeal .
At the same time , he admitted that he was mistreated , in one case not having access to water for almost a day , and another incident where he was forced to take a shower while his arms and legs were left cuffed after being sent to hospital for a heart operation .
Onyshchenko says his lawyers filed about 10 complaints in total .
According to the businessman , he ’ s tired of fighting and will need to recover before even considering @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , saying he plans to stay in the country for rehabilitation , and has applied for political asylum .
Sputnik : Why did you , a sportsman , need an operation on your heart while in prison ?
What happened ?
Oleksandr Onyshchenko : Yes , this was one of the biggest problems , because for the first two months I was regularly given medication of anti-depressants or sedatives .
Sputnik : Why ?
Were you depressed ?
Oleksandr Onyshchenko : No .
They just gave it to me and said ‘ we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you down a bit , then you ’ ll be able to sleep normally ’ .
But these drugs turned out to be extremely addictive .
Two months later , I began experiencing big problems with my blood pressure .
Then the prison ’ s medical department said I had developed hypertension .
They sent me to the hospital at the Lingen Detention Center .
They told me : ‘ You took these pills regularly , so your blood pressure increased when you stopped taking them ’ .
I had to stay at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ half to get rid of this problem .
After that , I started having heart problems .
Sputnik : Did you experience heart troubles before ?
Oleksandr Onyshchenko : No , never .
It started with the increase in blood pressure due to the medication .
I often called prison officials at night due to heart pain and shortness of breath .
They took me to the cardiology department at Oldenburg ’ s hospital .
It was a real circus : they brought me there with twenty heavily armed policemen .
I was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ surgery .
I got a stent implanted .
Sputnik : Were you ever afraid of being attacked in prison ?
Oleksandr Onyshchenko : Not really .
Of course , if I had been extradited to a Ukrainian prison , then yes , that would be dangerous .
But in Germany I think authorities pay more attention to ensure everything goes well .
Sputnik : Now that you are free , are you afraid for your life in the coming months ?
Oleksandr Onyshchenko : Yes , I am afraid , but my people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
I try to be extremely careful .
Sputnik : Let ’ s talk about the telephone recordings between Petro Poroshenko and former Us Vice President Biden .
Ukrainian lawmaker Andrei Derkach released them to the public last week .
Since then , everyone has been wondering how these recordings were made .
What do you know about them ?
Oleksandr Onyshchenko : I was the one who passed them on .
These are the recordings I actually wanted to present at the press conference in the United States [ in December ] @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to send the recordings to Derkach for him to present to the press .
Sputnik : How did you do this from prison ?
Oleksandr Onyshchenko : I handed them over through my Ukrainian lawyer .
Sputnik : So your lawyers had the recordings all this time ?
Are there any more of them ?
Oleksandr Onyshchenko : Yes , my lawyers had these recordings .
Yes , there are more .
The Trump administration will make use of them again in September .
Because of the coronavirus they are waiting .
But @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they will begin to use them more .
Sputnik : So the Trump administration has received the tapes as well ?
Oleksandr Onyshchenko : Yes .
They have also received many financial documents about various financial transfers from America and Europe to Ukraine .
The money was laundered through a private company belonging to Poroshenko .
In turn , the money was returned from Ukraine to the US , where it was used for [ Hillary ] Clinton ’ s election campaign .
These monies went through Biden ’ s son and Burisma @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ] Shokin launched an investigation against Burisma , he was sacked .
Under the new prosecutor , the case was closed .
Sputnik : Burisma was used to raise money for Hillary Clinton ’ s campaign ?
Sputnik : And that ’ s why Biden ’ s son Hunter was put on the board of the company ?
Oleksandr Onyshchenko : Exactly .
This was payback for American financial assistance to Ukraine at the time .
You can hear very well [ in the tapes ] how Biden threatened to withhold $ 1 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Attorney General Shokin was not dismissed .
I wrote about the affair with Burisma in my 2017 book ‘ Petro the Fifth ’ .
I already had all the evidence in this case back then .
I had served as Poroshenko ’ s right hand man for two years , I knew about all his conversations , about everything he was doing .
I personally controlled a lot of these things myself along with the special services .
Sputnik : So you personally recorded the telephone conversations between Poroshenko and Biden in Poroshenko @ @ @ @ @ @ @ recordings are likely to have an explosive impact in American politics .
Are they therefore dangerous to you ?
Oleksandr Onyshchenko : Yes .
The Americans had exerted strong pressure to get the recordings , but I did not give them to them straight away , because I wanted to reach a protection deal first .
It was supposed to happen [ last ] November .
I was meant to transfer everything I had to the US judicial system , and in exchange they were to guarantee my safety and protect me from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ give me a US passport .
Sputnik : Who prevented this ?
Who could have behind your arrest shortly before your trip to the US ?
Oleksandr Onyshchenko : I think the measures were taken by the Democrats in the US .
Relations between the Democrats and German authorities are still very strong .
They don ’ t like Trump here .
In the local media he is mostly portrayed as an idiot .
The Democrats are still very influential in Germany , in the US and , of course , in Ukraine @ @ @ @ @ @ @ no influence .
In Ukraine the Democrats are still in charge of things through the Soros Foundation .
The US consulate in Ukraine is directly connected to [ George ] Soros .
He has many points of influence in the Ukrainian government .
Sputnik : You met with the FBI in 2017 .
What did you discuss with them ?
Oleksandr Onyshchenko : At that moment I was already facing political persecution and offered them the same deal – the recordings in exchange for protection .
But they refused because the FBI was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Trump administration .
The FBI ’ s Karen Greenaway was then tasked with investigating corruption between the US and Ukraine .
But she was also connected to the Democrats .
We met and I told her what I had .
They promised to help , but then did nothing .
Only when the Trump administration found out about this did they take action .
When I was arrested , the months passed and the day approached when they could extradite me to Ukraine , so I decided to release most of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
And then everything began moving very quickly and I was released .
Sputnik : Why didn ’ t the Trump administration intervene on your behalf sooner ?
Oleksandr Onyshchenko : I don ’ t understand this either .
Perhaps because I was arrested in late November , when Biden ’ s rating was still low , so he didn ’ t pose a threat to Trump .
In February , Biden suddenly became Trump ’ s main rival , and this made my materials interesting to the Trump team .
Sputnik : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Oleksandr Onyshchenko : Yes , Giuliani and his people wrote to my lawyers again .
We had already been in contact before , everything had already been prepared for the press conference back in November .
My lawyers and Giuliani ’ s team exchanged hundreds of emails .
They were planning to come to Germany in February to the prison where I was held with a delegation from the US consulate and representatives of the press .
But then I ended up in hospital , and after that the coronavirus pandemic happened and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ extradition warrant was issued by the Ukrainian state , where Volodymyr Zelensky , not Poroshenko , is in charge .
What benefit would Zelensky have in seeing you behind bars ?
Oleksandr Onyshchenko : The extradition order was signed in 2016 .
In 2017 I already had a court hearing where Ukraine ’ s request for extradition was rejected .
I have this decision in writing from Koblenz ’ Supreme Court , which says that my case is one of political persecution , and that therefore I can not be either arrested or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this new arrest warrant from July 2019 is that the initiative came from Germany , not Ukraine .
Germany wrote to Ukraine and asked if they were still interested in Onyshchenko .
This was in May 2019 , when Zelensky wasn ’ t president yet , and of course Kiev replied that they were still interested .
It ’ s noteworthy that shortly before that , in April , Poroshenko paid a visit with [ Chancellor Angela ] Merkel .
Apparently , my case was discussed , because a few weeks later , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it came from the very top .
In July , the warrant was issued , but by that time Zelensky was president .
Sputnik : Why would Zelensky participate in this ?
Poroshenko is his political rival after all .
Oleksandr Onyshchenko : He had talked about this from the beginning .
In his election program , he even promised to put Poroshenko in jail , because he , according to Zelensky , was the most corrupt person in Ukraine .
Then , after becoming president , Zelensky was forced to come to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ power in Ukraine .
Zelensky and the state have no money .
Poroshenko has a great deal of money .
I believe in Ukraine alone he has about $ 5 billion .
And in Ukraine money can buy anything .
At the moment , for example , there are 17 different legal cases against Poroshenko , but nothing is happening .
He just buys people .
He can easily spend a billion on his political games and do what he wants .
It ’ s likely that Zelensky has come to understand that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his votes [ i.e .
Petro Poroshenko Bloc lawmakers in parliament , ed. ]
.
This was shown with the law on land reform .
At that time , Zelensky ’ s party needed the votes of Poroshenko ’ s party , and they came to an agreement .
Since then , the proceedings against Poroshenko have failed to progress .
Sputnik : So you believe Poroshenko continues to be the most powerful person in Ukraine ?
Oleksandr Onyshchenko : Yes , of course .
This can be seen from the way that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is brought up .
In his campaign a year ago , during the debate with Poroshenko in the stadium , Zelensky told him ‘ I will be your judgement ’ .
Now , when several weeks ago he was asked at a press conference why Poroshenko was not in prison yet and still has so much power , he simply crumpled .
He reacted in the same way to my recordings of the conversations between Biden and Poroshenko , saying he supposedly does not know , has to check first , that he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that the prosecutor general ’ s office should deal with this .
Commenting on the oligarchic power games behind the scenes in Ukraine , Onyshchenko suggested that Zelensky has proven in his first year an office to be unable to achieve any of his key election promises , including ending the civil war in Donbass , jailing Proshenko and putting an end to corruption .
Sputnik : Zelensky recently hired former Georgian ex-President Mikhail Saakashvili as a consultant .
What do you think about this ?
Oleksandr Onyshchenko : This means that Soros @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the US are again dragging their people into the government , as happened before .
Ready to Go Back to Ukraine Sputnik : If the charges against you are dropped , will you return to Ukraine ?
Oleksandr Onyshchenko : Yes , of course .
But it would be even better if I just won my court case .
After all , it began in my absence .
The allegations are untrue , and I can prove it .
From 2012 , when I became a lawmaker , I gave up all my @ @ @ @ @ @ @ did besides my work as a member of parliament was organizing and preparing for horseback riding tournaments .
I have already spent a lot of time in Germany .
So if I am accused of stealing $ 20 million in 2015 , this is absurd .
And even if this were true , in 2016 the state confiscated all my companies in Ukraine .
These alone are worth about $ 300 million .
Sputnik : If you do not foresee returning to Ukraine in the near future , what are your plans for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Onyshchenko : First , as I ’ ve said , to improve my health , and then win the legal process in Ukraine .
I am glad that the hearing has finally begun .
I ’ ve been waiting for four years to prove my innocence .
And then all of Ukraine will see that from the beginning that my case was political persecution ordered by Poroshenko .
Sputnik : But you will not attend the hearings personally ?
Oleksandr Onyshchenko : If the public prosecutor office will guarantee not to arrest me @ @ @ @ @ @ @ part in person .
My lawyers are currently discussing exactly that with the prosecutor general .
Joe Biden is a poor guardian over the diseased corruption piled up in his closet , emboldened by decades of lies .

Two weeks ago, a Ukrainian lawmaker released excerpts from alleged conversations between ex-Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko and former US Vice President Joe Biden, with the tapes detailing Biden’s effort to pressure Kiev into dropping a criminal probe into his son’s activities in Ukraine. Now, the man who made the tapes has come forward.
Between 2014 and 2016, Oleksandr Onyshchenko was former Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko’s right hand man. When he began to pick up on the corrupt behaviour taking place in the president’s office, Onyshchenko began secretly recording telephone conversations and making copies of potentially incriminating documents.
In 2016, after falling out with Poroshenko and leaving the administration, Onyshchenko was brought up on charges of tax crimes, corruption and embezzlement, forcing him to leave Ukraine, first to Spain, and then Germany. The businessman insists the charges are politically motivated. Kiev has sought an international arrest warrant against him for years, with little luck. Then, on November 28, 2019, just three days before he was set to travel to the United States to present explosive new evidence of potential corrupt dealings between Poroshenko and senior Obama administration officials, the millionaire was inexplicably arrested in Germany.
During his detention in Oldenburg Prison in Lower Saxony, Onyshchenko was given a medication which he believes was meant to cause heart failure. The businessman needed an operation, and, in May of this year, to try to save his own life, sent part of the compromising information he had on Poroshenko to Washington and Kiev. A week later, on May 27, he was released from custody.
By his own admission, Onyshchenko’s job in the Poroshenko administration included bribing lawmakers for votes and concluding economic deals to enable the president to further enrich himself.
Onyshchenko says the recently released recordings of telephone conversations between Poroshenko and former Vice President Biden, which detail Biden’s efforts to pressure Kiev into dropping a criminal investigation into his son Hunter’s work with a Ukrainian energy company, are his handiwork, and are only part of the trove of information he has in his possession.
In an exclusive interview with Sputnik Deutschland, just a day after his release from jail, Onyshchenko opened up on a range of topics, shedding light not only on the complex inner workings of Ukrainian politics and the German judicial system, but on a political scandal only beginning to brew in the United States regarding what exactly the Biden family got up to in Ukraine in the aftermath of the February 2014 coup d’etat in Kiev.
Imprisonment in Germany Days Before Washington Press Conference
Sputnik: Let’s go back a bit to your arrest in November. How did it take place?
Oleksandr Onyshchenko: It was a crazy thing. I had apparently been entrapped by the attorney general from Lower Saxony. They fabricated a business deal and sent over people who made me a business offer. I bought racehorses from them which I never received. I reported this to the police, and they called me in to testify.
At that moment I was in Spain at the Oliva Nova equestrian competition. A letter was sent to my stud farm in Herzlake, asking me to come to the police station on November 28 at 10 am. So the day before, I flew in. On the 28th I came to the Achim police station. But they did not want to talk about my testimony. Instead, they said ‘We have a warrant for your arrest from July 2019 and must arrest you’. There was one thing I didn’t understand: I was living in Germany…I was always home. Why didn’t they just come to my home at the time? I also flew a lot to Germany in those months, starting in July, and was always checked by police, who didn’t do anything to me. I don’t understand why I was arrested then – three days before I was supposed to fly to America for a press conference in Washington, where I was planning on presenting the Biden recordings. [Trump lawyer Rudy] Giuliani invited me. I was supposed to be in Washington on December 1, 2019. But three days before that, I was called to this police station and arrested.
Recalling the six months he was made to serve in prison, Onyshchenko described it as a difficult but bearable ordeal. At the same time, he admitted that he was mistreated, in one case not having access to water for almost a day, and another incident where he was forced to take a shower while his arms and legs were left cuffed after being sent to hospital for a heart operation. Onyshchenko says his lawyers filed about 10 complaints in total. According to the businessman, he’s tired of fighting and will need to recover before even considering filing any cases with the German authorities, saying he plans to stay in the country for rehabilitation, and has applied for political asylum.
Mystery Medication
Sputnik: Why did you, a sportsman, need an operation on your heart while in prison? What happened?
Oleksandr Onyshchenko: Yes, this was one of the biggest problems, because for the first two months I was regularly given medication of anti-depressants or sedatives.
Sputnik: Why? Were you depressed?
Oleksandr Onyshchenko: No. They just gave it to me and said ‘we have to give you something to calm you down a bit, then you’ll be able to sleep normally’. But these drugs turned out to be extremely addictive. Two months later, I began experiencing big problems with my blood pressure. Then the prison’s medical department said I had developed hypertension. They sent me to the hospital at the Lingen Detention Center. They told me: ‘You took these pills regularly, so your blood pressure increased when you stopped taking them’. I had to stay at the center for a month and a half to get rid of this problem. After that, I started having heart problems.
Sputnik: Did you experience heart troubles before?
Oleksandr Onyshchenko: No, never. It started with the increase in blood pressure due to the medication. I often called prison officials at night due to heart pain and shortness of breath. They took me to the cardiology department at Oldenburg’s hospital. It was a real circus: they brought me there with twenty heavily armed policemen. I was in hospital for seven days and received surgery. I got a stent implanted.
Sputnik: Were you ever afraid of being attacked in prison?
Oleksandr Onyshchenko: Not really. Of course, if I had been extradited to a Ukrainian prison, then yes, that would be dangerous. But in Germany I think authorities pay more attention to ensure everything goes well.
Sputnik: Now that you are free, are you afraid for your life in the coming months?
Oleksandr Onyshchenko: Yes, I am afraid, but my people and I try to ensure maximum safety. I try to be extremely careful.
Biden-Poroshenko Tapes: Money Laundering for Clinton’s 2016 Campaign
Sputnik: Let’s talk about the telephone recordings between Petro Poroshenko and former Us Vice President Biden. Ukrainian lawmaker Andrei Derkach released them to the public last week. Since then, everyone has been wondering how these recordings were made. What do you know about them?
Oleksandr Onyshchenko: I was the one who passed them on. These are the recordings I actually wanted to present at the press conference in the United States [in December]. During my imprisonment, I decided to send the recordings to Derkach for him to present to the press.
Sputnik: How did you do this from prison?
Oleksandr Onyshchenko: I handed them over through my Ukrainian lawyer.
Sputnik: So your lawyers had the recordings all this time? Are there any more of them?
Oleksandr Onyshchenko: Yes, my lawyers had these recordings. Yes, there are more. The Trump administration will make use of them again in September. Because of the coronavirus they are waiting. But in September, closer to elections, they will begin to use them more.
Sputnik: So the Trump administration has received the tapes as well?
Oleksandr Onyshchenko: Yes. They have also received many financial documents about various financial transfers from America and Europe to Ukraine. The money was laundered through a private company belonging to Poroshenko. In turn, the money was returned from Ukraine to the US, where it was used for [Hillary] Clinton’s election campaign. These monies went through Biden’s son and Burisma. When [former Ukrainian Prosecutor Viktor] Shokin launched an investigation against Burisma, he was sacked. Under the new prosecutor, the case was closed.
Sputnik: Burisma was used to raise money for Hillary Clinton’s campaign?
Oleksandr Onyshchenko: Yes.
Sputnik: And that’s why Biden’s son Hunter was put on the board of the company?
Oleksandr Onyshchenko: Exactly. This was payback for American financial assistance to Ukraine at the time. You can hear very well [in the tapes] how Biden threatened to withhold $1 billion [in loan assistance] if Attorney General Shokin was not dismissed. I wrote about the affair with Burisma in my 2017 book ‘Petro the Fifth’. I already had all the evidence in this case back then. I had served as Poroshenko’s right hand man for two years, I knew about all his conversations, about everything he was doing. I personally controlled a lot of these things myself along with the special services.
Sputnik: So you personally recorded the telephone conversations between Poroshenko and Biden in Poroshenko’s office?
Oleksandr Onyshchenko: Yes.
Sputnik: These recordings are likely to have an explosive impact in American politics. Are they therefore dangerous to you?
Oleksandr Onyshchenko: Yes. The Americans had exerted strong pressure to get the recordings, but I did not give them to them straight away, because I wanted to reach a protection deal first. It was supposed to happen [last] November. I was meant to transfer everything I had to the US judicial system, and in exchange they were to guarantee my safety and protect me from political persecution, give me asylum, give me a US passport.
Sputnik: Who prevented this? Who could have behind your arrest shortly before your trip to the US?
Oleksandr Onyshchenko: I think the measures were taken by the Democrats in the US. Relations between the Democrats and German authorities are still very strong. They don’t like Trump here. In the local media he is mostly portrayed as an idiot. The Democrats are still very influential in Germany, in the US and, of course, in Ukraine. There the Trump administration still has no influence. In Ukraine the Democrats are still in charge of things through the Soros Foundation. The US consulate in Ukraine is directly connected to [George] Soros. He has many points of influence in the Ukrainian government.
Sputnik: You met with the FBI in 2017. What did you discuss with them?
Oleksandr Onyshchenko: At that moment I was already facing political persecution and offered them the same deal – the recordings in exchange for protection. But they refused because the FBI was still closer to the Democrats than to the Trump administration. The FBI’s Karen Greenaway was then tasked with investigating corruption between the US and Ukraine. But she was also connected to the Democrats. We met and I told her what I had. They promised to help, but then did nothing. Only when the Trump administration found out about this did they take action.
When I was arrested, the months passed and the day approached when they could extradite me to Ukraine, so I decided to release most of the records and send them to the US. And then everything began moving very quickly and I was released.
Sputnik: Why didn’t the Trump administration intervene on your behalf sooner?
Oleksandr Onyshchenko: I don’t understand this either. Perhaps because I was arrested in late November, when Biden’s rating was still low, so he didn’t pose a threat to Trump. In February, Biden suddenly became Trump’s main rival, and this made my materials interesting to the Trump team.
Sputnik: And then you were contacted again?
Oleksandr Onyshchenko: Yes, Giuliani and his people wrote to my lawyers again. We had already been in contact before, everything had already been prepared for the press conference back in November. My lawyers and Giuliani’s team exchanged hundreds of emails. They were planning to come to Germany in February to the prison where I was held with a delegation from the US consulate and representatives of the press. But then I ended up in hospital, and after that the coronavirus pandemic happened and everything was canceled.
BOOM! Rudy Giuliani Meets with Ukrainian Lawmaker Andrey Derkach Who Revealed Burisma Holdings Paid Joe Biden $900,000 for Lobbying https://t.co/yh2awnAa80 via @gatewaypundit — Juanita Broaddrick (@atensnut) December 6, 2019
Zelensky vs. Poroshenko Power Struggle
Sputnik: Your extradition warrant was issued by the Ukrainian state, where Volodymyr Zelensky, not Poroshenko, is in charge. What benefit would Zelensky have in seeing you behind bars?
Oleksandr Onyshchenko: The extradition order was signed in 2016. In 2017 I already had a court hearing where Ukraine’s request for extradition was rejected. I have this decision in writing from Koblenz’ Supreme Court, which says that my case is one of political persecution, and that therefore I cannot be either arrested or extradited. What’s interesting about this new arrest warrant from July 2019 is that the initiative came from Germany, not Ukraine. Germany wrote to Ukraine and asked if they were still interested in Onyshchenko. This was in May 2019, when Zelensky wasn’t president yet, and of course Kiev replied that they were still interested. It’s noteworthy that shortly before that, in April, Poroshenko paid a visit with [Chancellor Angela] Merkel. Apparently, my case was discussed, because a few weeks later, Germany renewed the request. This means it came from the very top. In July, the warrant was issued, but by that time Zelensky was president.
Sputnik: Why would Zelensky participate in this? Poroshenko is his political rival after all.
Oleksandr Onyshchenko: He had talked about this from the beginning. In his election program, he even promised to put Poroshenko in jail, because he, according to Zelensky, was the most corrupt person in Ukraine. Then, after becoming president, Zelensky was forced to come to the realization of who was really in power in Ukraine. Zelensky and the state have no money. Poroshenko has a great deal of money. I believe in Ukraine alone he has about $5 billion. And in Ukraine money can buy anything. At the moment, for example, there are 17 different legal cases against Poroshenko, but nothing is happening. He just buys people. He can easily spend a billion on his political games and do what he wants.
It’s likely that Zelensky has come to understand that he cannot continue without Poroshenko and his votes [i.e. Petro Poroshenko Bloc lawmakers in parliament, ed.]. This was shown with the law on land reform. At that time, Zelensky’s party needed the votes of Poroshenko’s party, and they came to an agreement. Since then, the proceedings against Poroshenko have failed to progress.
Sputnik: So you believe Poroshenko continues to be the most powerful person in Ukraine?
Oleksandr Onyshchenko: Yes, of course. This can be seen from the way that Zelensky squirms when the subject of Poroshenko is brought up. In his campaign a year ago, during the debate with Poroshenko in the stadium, Zelensky told him ‘I will be your judgement’. Now, when several weeks ago he was asked at a press conference why Poroshenko was not in prison yet and still has so much power, he simply crumpled. He reacted in the same way to my recordings of the conversations between Biden and Poroshenko, saying he supposedly does not know, has to check first, that he has nothing to do with it and that the prosecutor general’s office should deal with this.
Commenting on the oligarchic power games behind the scenes in Ukraine, Onyshchenko suggested that Zelensky has proven in his first year an office to be unable to achieve any of his key election promises, including ending the civil war in Donbass, jailing Proshenko and putting an end to corruption.
Sputnik: Zelensky recently hired former Georgian ex-President Mikhail Saakashvili as a consultant. What do you think about this?
Oleksandr Onyshchenko: This means that Soros and, consequently, the Democrats in the US are again dragging their people into the government, as happened before.
Ready to Go Back to Ukraine
Sputnik: If the charges against you are dropped, will you return to Ukraine?
Oleksandr Onyshchenko: Yes, of course. But it would be even better if I just won my court case. After all, it began in my absence. The allegations are untrue, and I can prove it. From 2012, when I became a lawmaker, I gave up all my business activities. The only thing I did besides my work as a member of parliament was organizing and preparing for horseback riding tournaments. I have already spent a lot of time in Germany. So if I am accused of stealing $20 million in 2015, this is absurd. And even if this were true, in 2016 the state confiscated all my companies in Ukraine. These alone are worth about $300 million.
Sputnik: If you do not foresee returning to Ukraine in the near future, what are your plans for the rest of the year?
Oleksandr Onyshchenko: First, as I’ve said, to improve my health, and then win the legal process in Ukraine. I am glad that the hearing has finally begun. I’ve been waiting for four years to prove my innocence. And then all of Ukraine will see that from the beginning that my case was political persecution ordered by Poroshenko.
Sputnik: But you will not attend the hearings personally?
Oleksandr Onyshchenko: If the public prosecutor office will guarantee not to arrest me, I would be happy to take part in person. My lawyers are currently discussing exactly that with the prosecutor general.
Joe Biden is a poor guardian over the diseased corruption piled up in his closet, emboldened by decades of lies.


newswars--2020-05-30--Democratic Minnesota Gov Tim Walz Suggests ‘White Supremacists’ to Blame For Riots

Democratic Minnesota Governor Tim Walz on Friday night appeared to try and shift the blame for the relentless riots in @ @ @ @ @ supremacists.
” “ When asked by a reporter if Walz was aware of rumors that @ @ @ @ @ of the looting he said , ‘ My suspicious and what I ’ ve seen @ @ @ @ @ ’ ” NBC News reported .
When you look at these protests you may see @ @ @ @ @ and liberal white women but when Gov Walz looks at them all he sees is @ @ @ @ @ out these white supremacists trying to break into an ATM : And here they are @ @ @ @ @ Depot : Don ’ t forget how they were filmed breaking into cash registers at @ @ @ @ @ the purest expression of white supremacy !
Raw footage of the George Floyd Murder and @ @ @

Democratic Minnesota Governor Tim Walz on Friday night appeared to try and shift the blame for the relentless riots in his city onto “white supremacists.”
BREAKING: Democrat Minnesota Governor says he believes “white supremacists” & “cartels” are part of chaos in Minneapolis “These folks will blend in.” — Breaking911 (@Breaking911) May 30, 2020
“When asked by a reporter if Walz was aware of rumors that white supremacists had joined some of the looting he said, ‘My suspicious and what I’ve seen on this, yes,’” NBC News reported.
Minneapolis Governor Tim Walz suggests “white supremacists” to blame for riots. pic.twitter.com/Mzthqve9Z9 — Chris Menahan 🇺🇸 (@infolibnews) May 30, 2020
Michelle Malkin predicted similar would happen just hours earlier.
Somehow, @CNN will find a way to blame “white supremacists” for this. Just wait. https://t.co/GPcKNIUTdU — Michelle Malkin (@michellemalkin) May 30, 2020
When you look at these protests you may see Black Lives Matter, antifa and liberal white women but when Gov Walz looks at them all he sees is “white supremacists.”
Rioters open, climb in & throw boxes out of UPS truck trying to avoid protest in #Minneapolis pic.twitter.com/GiW0gVuhRj — Breaking911 (@Breaking911) May 30, 2020
Check out these white supremacists trying to break into an ATM:
And here they are looting and ransacking an Office Depot:
Inside a ransacked Office Depot. pic.twitter.com/zpSlYQXgeQ — Sophia Narwitz (@SophNar0747) May 30, 2020
Don’t forget how they were filmed breaking into cash registers at Target!
These riots were the purest expression of white supremacy!
Minneapolis: Somali rioters shout “Free Mohamed Noor” on CNN. Mohamed Noor was MPD’s first Somali cop who shot and killed a white woman who called police for help. pic.twitter.com/I2VxGOi56h — Chris Menahan 🇺🇸 (@infolibnews) May 30, 2020
“I’m Mexican… F**k white people bro, they bad as f**k” pic.twitter.com/ieNchiB2sY — PoleyThePolarBear (@PoleyBear1350) May 29, 2020
Note the “white power” fists!
The Minneapolis 3rd Police Precinct was set on fire on Thursday night. pic.twitter.com/J6vjZKoCeQ — Carlos Gonzalez (@CarlosGphoto) May 29, 2020
The scene the Minneapolis 3rd Police Precinct on Thursday evening. pic.twitter.com/pE1WoRshV1 — Carlos Gonzalez (@CarlosGphoto) May 28, 2020
Raw footage of the George Floyd Murder and Minneapolis Riots.


newswars--2020-05-30--‘Just Don’t Do It’: Nike Wasted No Time Making Ad on George Floyd’s Death

Nike have denounced racism by switching their slogan to support protests in the US over the death of George Floyd , a black man killed at the hands of police .
Do we really need a multinational weighing in with more advertising ?
As the White House is shut down , the Los Angeles freeway is halted and buildings burn in Minneapolis , it ’ s no wonder that Nike feels on safe ground to rapidly wheel out an emotive advert .
The last time the company responded to social uproar , creating a major campaign telling people to “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ something , ” it was around similar themes in 2018 , when NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick carried out a kneeling protest against police brutality .
Castigated by President Donald Trump and accused of disrespecting the American flag , Kaepernick ’ s actions proved divisive and put Nike at loggerheads with many .
The move clearly ended up being a cleverly calculated risk .
Whichever side you looked at it from , one winner was clear : Nike laughed off ensuing boycotts to record a 5 percent stock increase in the year after it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to a $ 6 billion increase in overall value .
Nike has always positioned itself as a champion of wokeness , pouncing on any chance to share the spotlight with sportspeople courting controversy .
Kaepernick had a Nike deal but had not been in an advert since 2011 before suddenly being appointed the face of ‘ Just Do It ’ billboards after taking his stand .
Since 1988 , the sportswear giant has variously claimed to address ageism , sexism , homophobia , gender discrimination , inequality and a variety of other causes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ adverts always pack a dramatic punch – “ don ’ t pretend there ’ s not a problem in America , ” says their latest , while a piano softly plays in the background .
But the idea that Nike is working in a spirit of solidarity and selflessness on its platforms , which appeal to a core customer base largely made up of under-35s , is fanciful to say the least .
As one viewer put it : “ Okay , that ’ s great that you made a minute long video @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ?
From a multi-billion dollar company , I feel like there should be a little bit more done besides some white text on a black background.
” Money talks , and you can bet that the marketing executives and boardroom bosses who seem to have these commercials at their fingertips every time an opportunity arises would have thought twice had the financial slump of more than 3 percent they witnessed the day after launching the Kaepernick ad continued .
As it is , these campaigns more often than not produce enormous surges in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ warned they were getting “ absolutely killed with anger and boycotts ” over their involvement with Kaepernick , Nike had already seen online sales jump by 25 percent .
It ’ s a tried-and-tested trick : 32 years ago , an ad featuring shirtless octogenarian Walter Scott preceded revenues soaring from around $ 877 million to more than $ 1.2 billion .
With such staggering financial incentives on the cards , you can understand why people might react with a little weary cynicism to being told to be “ part of the change @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we ’ re making ads about this now with the Nike symbol at the end ?
” one user asked on Twitter , adding : “ If Nike actually was pushing for real change they would support bills for legislation to help end this systematic racism , not just put up ads.
” There are certainly positive aspects to a brand with such ubiquitous influence turning its attentions to social causes : positing the Black Lives Matter campaign , some supporters backed Nike for speaking out and praising the “ bravery ” they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they aligned themselves with the Kaepernick controversy “ They spoke proudly of losing hundreds of thousands of racist white followers , ” pointed out one fan in a message of gratitude at a time of crisis in the US .
“ And yet again they ’ ve stepped up and publicly spoken out against the treatment of black people.
” Questions have also been raised by observers who pointed out that a company with a net income of more than $ 4 billion should not still be facing pressure to treat its own @ @ @ @ @ @ @ beyond the glare of advertising banners .
Last year , a major report into ethics in clothing production concluded that Nike still has a long way to go to ensure that workers in its global supply chains earn enough to survive , calling on the company to commit to paying living wages for employees , many of whom are among the poorest in society and come from minority backgrounds .
Accusations of hypocrisy aside , perhaps it wouldn ’ t be a bad thing if more brands wanted to at least appear to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ adding a word to a slogan and sticking a series of sentiments on a screen is about as minimal a gamble as Nike could have made , given the riches their incursions into these kinds of issues have produced in the past .
For anyone fatigued by momentary marketing messages , it ’ s hard to ignore the reality that the result of these ads is record sales and ringing tills .
Day 3 in Minneapolis .
The leftstream media fans the flames of race riots .
Meanwhile video surfaces of George Floyd @ @ @ @ @ @ @

Nike have denounced racism by switching their slogan to support protests in the US over the death of George Floyd, a black man killed at the hands of police. Do we really need a multinational weighing in with more advertising?
As the White House is shut down, the Los Angeles freeway is halted and buildings burn in Minneapolis, it’s no wonder that Nike feels on safe ground to rapidly wheel out an emotive advert.
The last time the company responded to social uproar, creating a major campaign telling people to “sacrifice everything” to “believe in something,” it was around similar themes in 2018, when NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick carried out a kneeling protest against police brutality.
Castigated by President Donald Trump and accused of disrespecting the American flag, Kaepernick’s actions proved divisive and put Nike at loggerheads with many.
The move clearly ended up being a cleverly calculated risk. Whichever side you looked at it from, one winner was clear: Nike laughed off ensuing boycotts to record a 5 percent stock increase in the year after it unveiled its message with Kaepernick, amounting to a $6 billion increase in overall value.
Nike has always positioned itself as a champion of wokeness, pouncing on any chance to share the spotlight with sportspeople courting controversy. Kaepernick had a Nike deal but had not been in an advert since 2011 before suddenly being appointed the face of ‘Just Do It’ billboards after taking his stand.
Since 1988, the sportswear giant has variously claimed to address ageism, sexism, homophobia, gender discrimination, inequality and a variety of other causes through glossy adverts and cinematography. The adverts always pack a dramatic punch – “don’t pretend there’s not a problem in America,” says their latest, while a piano softly plays in the background.
But the idea that Nike is working in a spirit of solidarity and selflessness on its platforms, which appeal to a core customer base largely made up of under-35s, is fanciful to say the least.
As one viewer put it: “Okay, that’s great that you made a minute long video but what are you doing to help? From a multi-billion dollar company, I feel like there should be a little bit more done besides some white text on a black background.”
Okay that’s great that y’all made a minute long video but like…what are you doing to help? As a multi-billion dollar company I feel like there should be a little bit more done besides some white text on a black background. — Allison (@ehloanna) May 30, 2020
Money talks, and you can bet that the marketing executives and boardroom bosses who seem to have these commercials at their fingertips every time an opportunity arises would have thought twice had the financial slump of more than 3 percent they witnessed the day after launching the Kaepernick ad continued.
As it is, these campaigns more often than not produce enormous surges in profit. By the time Trump had warned they were getting “absolutely killed with anger and boycotts” over their involvement with Kaepernick, Nike had already seen online sales jump by 25 percent.
It’s a tried-and-tested trick: 32 years ago, an ad featuring shirtless octogenarian Walter Scott preceded revenues soaring from around $877 million to more than $1.2 billion. With such staggering financial incentives on the cards, you can understand why people might react with a little weary cynicism to being told to be “part of the change until we all win.”
“So we’re making ads about this now with the Nike symbol at the end?” one user asked on Twitter, adding: “If Nike actually was pushing for real change they would support bills for legislation to help end this systematic racism, not just put up ads.”
So we making ads about this now with the Nike symbol at the end smh. If Nike actually was pushing for real change they would support bills for legislation to help end this systematic racism; not just put up ads — Magic for bamba/MPJ (@Dylan_DMB1220) May 29, 2020
There are certainly positive aspects to a brand with such ubiquitous influence turning its attentions to social causes: positing the Black Lives Matter campaign, some supporters backed Nike for speaking out and praising the “bravery” they had shown by risking alienating customers when they aligned themselves with the Kaepernick controversy
“They spoke proudly of losing hundreds of thousands of racist white followers,” pointed out one fan in a message of gratitude at a time of crisis in the US. “And yet again they’ve stepped up and publicly spoken out against the treatment of black people.”
Nike publicly supported @Kaepernick7 during his kneeling in the NFL. They spoke proudly of losing hundreds of thousands of racist white followers. And yet again they’ve stepped up and publicly spoken out against the treatment of black people 👏🏽 🙌🏽#BlackLivesMatter — Curtis Obeng (@CurtisObeng) May 29, 2020
Questions have also been raised by observers who pointed out that a company with a net income of more than $4 billion should not still be facing pressure to treat its own people properly and prove its social conscience beyond the glare of advertising banners.
Last year, a major report into ethics in clothing production concluded that Nike still has a long way to go to ensure that workers in its global supply chains earn enough to survive, calling on the company to commit to paying living wages for employees, many of whom are among the poorest in society and come from minority backgrounds.
Accusations of hypocrisy aside, perhaps it wouldn’t be a bad thing if more brands wanted to at least appear to speak out on societal issues. But adding a word to a slogan and sticking a series of sentiments on a screen is about as minimal a gamble as Nike could have made, given the riches their incursions into these kinds of issues have produced in the past.
For anyone fatigued by momentary marketing messages, it’s hard to ignore the reality that the result of these ads is record sales and ringing tills.
Day 3 in Minneapolis. The leftstream media fans the flames of race riots. Meanwhile video surfaces of George Floyd’s message to black youth.


newswars--2020-05-30--Biden Is Like a Clinton

Biden Is Like a Clinton

Is Joe Biden an honorary Clinton ?
Or are recent events so Clintonesque that a doppelgänger is more likely , a covert replacement named Joe Blinten ?
To recap : Joe ’ s former senate staffer Tara Reade + alleges he pinned her against a wall in 1993 , put his hand under her skirt , and penetrated her with his finger .
Of course , Ms. Reade ’ s accusation echoes those from Bill Clinton ’ s own pre-White House office .
And there are more parallels .
Like the Clintons , Joe is associated with shady deals in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ figures virtually handed Joe the nomination over Bernie Sanders .
A prudent investigation into Joe ’ s conduct during the Obama administration ended instead with a diversionary “ investigation ” into President Trump .
And at times Joe seems to wrestle with the meanings of basic words like is .
Closer still , Joe ’ s campaign apparently has more lives than a cat , thanks to the DOJ , the media , and the rest of the Democratic establishment .
Liberal-PC hypocrisy hardly gets better than this though : Ms. Reade ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is credible under the standard Joe himself espoused during the Kavanaugh hearings .
Back then , Joe said the accused shouldn ’ t get the benefit of the doubt .
Good thing for Joe , he and the Clintons always seem to get the benefit of the double standard .
Remember , in 2016 the media hammered candidate Trump ’ s “ locker-room talk.
” In contrast , Joe now stands accused of actually grabbing a woman by her private parts .
Yet New York Times editor Dean Baquet rationalized for 19 days @ @ @ @ @ @ @ account .
Compare that to the apparent same-day rush at the Times to print allegations against non-Democrats with less evidence and no accusation they penetrated anybody .
Good thing for Ms. Reade the Times was shellacked for mishandling the Weinstein accusations .
Otherwise Mr. Baquet might still be holding her story .
Earlier , Joe ’ s campaign might ’ ve been expected to end with the Burisma scandal .
Indeed , wasn ’ t Joe caught on tape bragging that he effectively fired the prosecutor investigating his family ?
What if President @ @ @ @ @ @ @ – if you can — abusing the nation ’ s second-highest office while your family pockets millions .
Moreover , you use a billion tax dollars to extort the dismissal of the prosecutor investigating you .
Then , when the truth starts to emerge anyway , a former federal prosecutor in The U.S. House of Representatives impeaches the new president for looking into it .
Meanwhile , The Hill suspends John Solomon , the principal journalist reporting on the matter .
That one might ’ ve made even Hillary blush .
There ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ what one must about the Clintons .
At least they could tell voters what year it was and which offices they were seeking .
This all begs the question : What is the DNC ’ s plan for the general-election debates ?
Joe was able to take batting practice with Bernie Sanders and friendly moderators lobbing him softballs .
But is there enough Ginkgo biloba on Earth for Joe to hit Trump ’ s fastball ?
The answer may be forthcoming .
Beijing would likely pony up its entire supply to return to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ got when Joe flew there on Air Force Two .
And Joe ’ s record presents as big a strike zone as any Clinton ’ s .
He was around for Eric Holder ’ s apparent revolving-door patronage , as well as Benghazi , healthcare.gov , and EISA abuse .
Joe was also there for Operation Fast and Furious .
The Obama administration asserted executive privilege and dodged inquiries into the operation .
But will that fly on the 2020 debate stage ?
How would Joe answer Donald Reynolds ?
He ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ distributor from Knoxville , Tennessee .
Reynolds says the Obama administration railroaded him when he refused to become a straw-man weapons purchaser for Fast and Furious .
He ’ s now doing life plus 75 years even though no illegal weapons or drugs were found on him .
Reynolds ’ s trial transcripts , however , are a treasure trove of under-publicized names , dates , and places .
They detail DOJ operatives trafficking large amounts of weapons and drugs across the U.S.-Mexico border to known cartels on the other side .
Joe @ @ @ @ @ @ @ inner-Clinton not to strike out on that one .

Is Joe Biden an honorary Clinton? Or are recent events so Clintonesque that a doppelgänger is more likely, a covert replacement named Joe Blinten?
To recap: Joe’s former senate staffer Tara Reade + alleges he pinned her against a wall in 1993, put his hand under her skirt, and penetrated her with his finger. Of course, Ms. Reade’s accusation echoes those from Bill Clinton’s own pre-White House office.
And there are more parallels.
Like the Clintons, Joe is associated with shady deals in China and Eastern Europe. Powerful DNC figures virtually handed Joe the nomination over Bernie Sanders. A prudent investigation into Joe’s conduct during the Obama administration ended instead with a diversionary “investigation” into President Trump. And at times Joe seems to wrestle with the meanings of basic words like is.
Closer still, Joe’s campaign apparently has more lives than a cat, thanks to the DOJ, the media, and the rest of the Democratic establishment.
Liberal-PC hypocrisy hardly gets better than this though: Ms. Reade’s allegation — which Joe denies – is credible under the standard Joe himself espoused during the Kavanaugh hearings.
Back then, Joe said the accused shouldn’t get the benefit of the doubt. Good thing for Joe, he and the Clintons always seem to get the benefit of the double standard.
Remember, in 2016 the media hammered candidate Trump’s “locker-room talk.” In contrast, Joe now stands accused of actually grabbing a woman by her private parts.
Yet New York Times editor Dean Baquet rationalized for 19 days before he published Ms. Reade’s account. Compare that to the apparent same-day rush at the Times to print allegations against non-Democrats with less evidence and no accusation they penetrated anybody.
Good thing for Ms. Reade the Times was shellacked for mishandling the Weinstein accusations. Otherwise Mr. Baquet might still be holding her story.
Earlier, Joe’s campaign might’ve been expected to end with the Burisma scandal. Indeed, wasn’t Joe caught on tape bragging that he effectively fired the prosecutor investigating his family? What if President Trump had done that?
Just imagine – if you can — abusing the nation’s second-highest office while your family pockets millions. Moreover, you use a billion tax dollars to extort the dismissal of the prosecutor investigating you. Then, when the truth starts to emerge anyway, a former federal prosecutor in The U.S. House of Representatives impeaches the new president for looking into it. Meanwhile, The Hill suspends John Solomon, the principal journalist reporting on the matter.
That one might’ve made even Hillary blush.
There’s also all the gaffes. Say what one must about the Clintons. At least they could tell voters what year it was and which offices they were seeking.
This all begs the question: What is the DNC’s plan for the general-election debates? Joe was able to take batting practice with Bernie Sanders and friendly moderators lobbing him softballs.
But is there enough Ginkgo biloba on Earth for Joe to hit Trump’s fastball? The answer may be forthcoming. Beijing would likely pony up its entire supply to return to the “free trade” deals it got when Joe flew there on Air Force Two.
And Joe’s record presents as big a strike zone as any Clinton’s. He was around for Eric Holder’s apparent revolving-door patronage, as well as Benghazi, healthcare.gov, and EISA abuse.
Joe was also there for Operation Fast and Furious. The Obama administration asserted executive privilege and dodged inquiries into the operation. But will that fly on the 2020 debate stage?
How would Joe answer Donald Reynolds? He’s an African American firearms collector and hip-hop distributor from Knoxville, Tennessee. Reynolds says the Obama administration railroaded him when he refused to become a straw-man weapons purchaser for Fast and Furious. He’s now doing life plus 75 years even though no illegal weapons or drugs were found on him.
Reynolds’s trial transcripts, however, are a treasure trove of under-publicized names, dates, and places. They detail DOJ operatives trafficking large amounts of weapons and drugs across the U.S.-Mexico border to known cartels on the other side.
Joe would have to muster all of his inner-Clinton not to strike out on that one.


newswars--2020-05-31--Riots Erupt From Coast To Coast; Curfews Imposed; Stores Looted; D.C. Activates National Guard

Are There Elements Of Planned Chaos In Minneapolis ?
Update ( 22:10ET ) : The military police has arrived at the White House… … and as rioters charge the Police after a reported explosion : … and the DC National Guard has been activated : …as Military Police from the National Guard are now lined up in front of the White House The president does not appear too nervous , tweeting moments ago that he has activated the National Guard in Minneapolis “ to do the job that the Democrat Mayor couldn ’ t do .
Should have been used @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have been damage & Police Headquarters would not have been taken over & ruined.
” Meanwhile , NYC is going from bad to worse to downright “ Joker.
” And , just like in Chicago , the island is starting to barricade itself : the Manhattan Bridge is now shut down : Update ( 22:00 ET ) : Curfews are being imposed across the nation in response to the riots : • L.A. EXTENDS CURFEW TO ENTIRE CITY FROM 8 P.M. TO 5:30 A.M. • PROTESTERS BREACH BARRICADE ON RODEO DRIVE BEVERLY HILLS @ @ @ @ @ @ @ STORE – CBSLA • THE NORDSTROM STORE IN THE GROVE SHOPPING MALL IN LA BEING LOOTED – CBSLA • NOW LOOTING THE APPLE STORE IN THE GROVE SHOPPING MALL Update ( 21:53 ET ) : A police officer in Jacksonville has been stabbed during a protest .
According to WTSP , Jacksonville Sheriff Mike Williams said a protester stabbed one of his deputies in the neck and “ many people have been arrested ” in protests downtown Saturday .
Authorities are warning the public to stay away from the downtown area as a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , police officers – seemingly terrified to fight back – were attacked and dragged through the streets of Chicago .
And in Salt Lake City , a man yelling “ all lives matter ” was overpowered after pointing hunting bow at protesters .
Update ( 21:40 ET ) : New York is rapidly falling to the rioting mob , with scenes taken straight out of the joker , as cop cars get barricaded by protesters , and while some make their way out… Meanwhile the confrontations between police and protesters are getting all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of brotherly mugging , things are deteriorating fast too with a cop car on fire , as the Apple store gets looted :

Summary:
Peaceful protests quickly turn violent across major US cities
US cities announce curfews after protests turn violent
Protests unfold across from White House
Seven states now activating National Guard troops
Protests in major US cities
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Are There Elements Of Planned Chaos In Minneapolis?
Update (22:10ET): The military police has arrived at the White House…
Trump, in Marine One, just did a flyover of the protest area outside the White House. pic.twitter.com/yjPZ0a6Pc3 — Yasin Ozturk (@yasinozturkusa) May 31, 2020
… as crowds of protesters gather.
SCNENES NEAR THE WHITE HOUSE
pic.twitter.com/wmA3P1XoRb — The_Real_Fly (@The_Real_Fly) May 31, 2020
… and as rioters charge the Police after a reported explosion:
Developing from near the White House. pic.twitter.com/dcCNQmTfPd — Breitbart News (@BreitbartNews) May 31, 2020
… and the DC National Guard has been activated:
BREAKING: U.S. Army Secretary Ryan McCarthy activates D.C. National Guard to help maintain order near the White House pic.twitter.com/Jkaicv9rhB — BNO News (@BNONews) May 31, 2020
…as Military Police from the National Guard are now lined up in front of the White House
NOW: Military Police from the National Guard are now lined up in front of the White House complex in Washington D.C. — David Begnaud (@DavidBegnaud) May 31, 2020
The president does not appear too nervous, tweeting moments ago that he has activated the National Guard in Minneapolis “to do the job that the Democrat Mayor couldn’t do. Should have been used 2 days ago & there would not have been damage & Police Headquarters would not have been taken over & ruined.”
The National Guard has been released in Minneapolis to do the job that the Democrat Mayor couldn’t do. Should have been used 2 days ago & there would not have been damage & Police Headquarters would not have been taken over & ruined. Great job by the National Guard. No games! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 31, 2020
Meanwhile, NYC is going from bad to worse to downright “Joker.”
Chaos in Union Square NYC. More police moving in. Heading Several cars exploding. Helicopters overhead. pic.twitter.com/Vh0qb8q4Sz — Gabriel Elizondo (@elizondogabriel) May 31, 2020
Dozens of firefighters all over Union Square putting out car fires pic.twitter.com/NBQBxAVSVB — Gabriel Elizondo (@elizondogabriel) May 31, 2020
And, just like in Chicago, the island is starting to barricade itself: the Manhattan Bridge is now shut down:
The Manhattan Bridge was temporarily shut down tonight as protestors crossed from Brooklyn. Some are now gathered at Barclays Center. Live at 11 @NBCNewYork #NYCPROTEST #brooklyn pic.twitter.com/inwvbgNLIi — Adam Harding (@HardingReports) May 31, 2020
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Update (22:00 ET): Curfews are being imposed across the nation in response to the riots:
Minneapolis
Atlanta
Denver
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
Seattle
Cleveland
Columbus
Portland
Miami
Milwaukee
Rochester, NY
CURFEW IN EFFECT: Until further notice, a curfew between the hours of 9PM and 6AM is now in effect in the City of Chicago. Please stay safe. pic.twitter.com/14GcaGs2N3 — Mayor Lori Lightfoot (@chicagosmayor) May 31, 2020
#BREAKING Mayor Garcetti expands curfew to all of Los Angeles, in effect from 8 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. as violence erupts during #GeorgeFloyd protests https://t.co/LVc1yz6FIp — ABC7 Eyewitness News (@ABC7) May 31, 2020
LA too:
L.A. EXTENDS CURFEW TO ENTIRE CITY FROM 8 P.M. TO 5:30 A.M.
And here’s why:
PROTESTERS BREACH BARRICADE ON RODEO DRIVE BEVERLY HILLS, ATTEMPTING TO BREAK INTO THE GUCCI STORE – CBSLA
THE NORDSTROM STORE IN THE GROVE SHOPPING MALL IN LA BEING LOOTED – CBSLA
NOW LOOTING THE APPLE STORE IN THE GROVE SHOPPING MALL
RIOTERS SET BEVERLY HILLS PD VEHICLE ON FIRE – CBSLA
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Update (21:53 ET): A police officer in Jacksonville has been stabbed during a protest. According to WTSP, Jacksonville Sheriff Mike Williams said a protester stabbed one of his deputies in the neck and “many people have been arrested” in protests downtown Saturday. Authorities are warning the public to stay away from the downtown area as a protest continues against police brutality.
Earlier, police officers – seemingly terrified to fight back – were attacked and dragged through the streets of Chicago.
CHAOS: Police officers dragged through the street in Chicago pic.twitter.com/DV8r8qHPyg — Breaking911 (@Breaking911) May 30, 2020
And in Salt Lake City, a man yelling “all lives matter” was overpowered after pointing hunting bow at protesters.
NEW: Man yelling “all lives matter” is overpowered after pointing hunting bow at protesters in Salt Lake City pic.twitter.com/r0zSzfljar — BNO News (@BNONews) May 31, 2020
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Update (21:40 ET): New York is rapidly falling to the rioting mob, with scenes taken straight out of the joker, as cop cars get barricaded by protesters, and while some make their way out…
Watch to the end pic.twitter.com/VtCP6NV1XT — James Hamblin (@jameshamblin) May 31, 2020
… others aren’t so lucky.
Another NYPD vehicle taken down in Union Square pic.twitter.com/fWrHkFEQDE — Jessica Cunnington (@JessicaNews12) May 31, 2020
Meanwhile the confrontations between police and protesters are getting all too real:
Tense moments from right near #UnionSquare – as there was a face off before creating a line. An @NYPDnews officer shoved me while telling me to get back and shoved another independent photographer with a baton. pic.twitter.com/ybH5F7rxQH — Jessica Cunnington (@JessicaNews12) May 31, 2020
The scenes are simply surreal:
Man dragged down and arrested after crowd started running. pic.twitter.com/uVIHADSlKW — Jessica Cunnington (@JessicaNews12) May 31, 2020
Over in the city of brotherly mugging, things are deteriorating fast too with a cop car on fire, as the Apple store gets looted:
COP CAR ON FIRE, APPLE STORE LOOTED IN PHILLY
pic.twitter.com/g4Zsi5ySku — The_Real_Fly (@The_Real_Fly) May 31, 2020
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newswars--2020-05-31--Law Enforcement Fire Tear Gas, Peppers Spray, Rubber Bullets at White House Protesters

Protesters stormed the White House again on Saturday , as law enforcement officials used tear gas , pepper spray , and rubber bullets to deter them .
Reporters on the scene said that protesters continued to tear down temporary barricades at the White House while throwing fireworks , bottles , and rocks .
Communist-Led protesters are burning buildings and killing innocent people in more than 30 cities .
Tune in live to find out the latest developments in what ’ s coming next !
Despite Trump floating the notion of his MAGA supporters gathering at the White House on Saturday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a visible presence of Trump-affiliated supporters on the scene .
Maine One flew over the crowds as the president returned to the White House after watching a NASA/SpaceX manned rocket launch in Florida on Saturday afternoon .
Unlike Friday night , where protesters struggled with Secret Service on Pennsylvania Avenue , officials closed off Lafayette Park keeping protesters far away from the White House complex .
Officials were much more aggressive in warding off protesters from the area .
Pictures on social media showed dumpsters near the White House set on fire .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ was shot twice by rubber bullets .

Protesters stormed the White House again on Saturday, as law enforcement officials used tear gas, pepper spray, and rubber bullets to deter them.
Tear gas just fired at protestors outside The White House. Lots of people gasping for breath & unable to see. pic.twitter.com/wyDmzcw1HG — Arjun Sethi (@arjunsethi81) May 31, 2020
Tear gas deployed pic.twitter.com/DZKokfPocO — Nicholas Wu (@nicholaswu12) May 31, 2020
Reporters on the scene said that protesters continued to tear down temporary barricades at the White House while throwing fireworks, bottles, and rocks.
Cops are now spraying protesters with pepper spray. #dcprotests #GeorgeFloydProtests — Ellie Hall (@ellievhall) May 31, 2020
Communist-Led protesters are burning buildings and killing innocent people in more than 30 cities. Tune in live to find out the latest developments in what’s coming next!
Despite Trump floating the notion of his MAGA supporters gathering at the White House on Saturday night, there were no reports of a visible presence of Trump-affiliated supporters on the scene.
Maine One flew over the crowds as the president returned to the White House after watching a NASA/SpaceX manned rocket launch in Florida on Saturday afternoon.
Trump, in Marine One, just did a flyover of the protest area outside the White House. Protesters flipped off the president’s helicopter.#dcprotest #MAGANIGHT #GeorgeFloydProtests pic.twitter.com/EMgCaOof1J — Ellie Hall (@ellievhall) May 31, 2020
The latest of many scuffles outside White House #dcprotest Pepper spray has many of us coughing pic.twitter.com/wEiemZ05zR — Steven Nelson (@stevennelson10) May 31, 2020
Unlike Friday night, where protesters struggled with Secret Service on Pennsylvania Avenue, officials closed off Lafayette Park keeping protesters far away from the White House complex. Officials were much more aggressive in warding off protesters from the area.
Insanity outside the White House. Three warnings of an unlawful assembly from the Secret Service before storming into the crowd. A lot of people have been hit with paper spray. In all the chaos, at least one person was tossed to the ground and presumably arrested. pic.twitter.com/Ab2eSkq9CS — Alejandro Alvarez (@aletweetsnews) May 30, 2020
Pictures on social media showed dumpsters near the White House set on fire.
Getting real tense here in front of the White House. People charged the barricade and grabbed it / tore it down. Cops fired a round of rubber bullets and deployed tear gas at protesters attempting to get past the fence. #dcprotests pic.twitter.com/oh7BJEhOKS — Ellie Hall (@ellievhall) May 31, 2020
Fires fill air with rancid smoke outside White House #dcprotest pic.twitter.com/HQPkB6NFFw — Steven Nelson (@stevennelson10) May 31, 2020
Protesters have pulled down fencing to stand face to face with police near White House. Fireworks have been thrown at police, along with some rocks, and a couple dumpsters have been set afire. A teargas canister was fired by police then lobbed back #DCProtest #GeorgeFloydProtests — Fredrick Kunkle WaPo (@KunkleFredrick) May 31, 2020
One reporter said on Twitter that she was shot twice by rubber bullets.
I was shot twice tonight by rubber bullets while reporting in front of the White House. Just one of the strategies police are using to keep protestors from breaking through the barricades. #GeorgeFloydProtests pic.twitter.com/JQtXF1e0Ku — Sally Ayhan (@Sally_Ayhan) May 31, 2020
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newswars--2020-05-31--WARNING GRAPHIC: Dallas Protesters Beat Man to Near-Death Outside Store

A video of the George Floyd protest in Dallas appears to show a man being beaten nearly to death by the crowd .
The victim reportedly tried to defend his shop with a large sword , a report states .
A video posted by Blaze TV ’ s Elijah Schaffer shows a man being beaten by a mob after he reportedly attempted to “ defend a shop with a large sword.
” Shaffer reported the rioters turned on the man and beat him with a skateboard and stoned him with rocks .
The article claims the man was critically injured @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ambulance for the victim .
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And this fight isn ’ t just for America , but for the world !
Share this link as we plunge into the headlines from this historic time to be alive .
Make no mistake , you are living in history .
It ’ s the best of times and the worst of times .
The victim can be seen being assaulted by multiple attackers .
Toward the end of the attack @ @ @ @ @ @ @ victim in the head and then runs away .
The carnage is evident as the crowd disperses and the victim is revealed lying apparently unconscious in an unnatural position face down in the street .
A later post by the reporter shows the “ critically injured ” man being tended to by emergency medical workers .

A video of the George Floyd protest in Dallas appears to show a man being beaten nearly to death by the crowd.
The victim reportedly tried to defend his shop with a large sword, a report states.
A video posted by Blaze TV’s Elijah Schaffer shows a man being beaten by a mob after he reportedly attempted to “defend a shop with a large sword.” Shaffer reported the rioters turned on the man and beat him with a skateboard and stoned him with rocks.
BREAKING: man critically injured at Dallas riots It appears he attempted to defend a shop with a large sword Looters ran at him, then he charged rioters They then beat him with a skateboard and stoned him with medium sized rocks I called an Ambulance and it’s on the way pic.twitter.com/kFxl3kjsBC — ELIJAH (@ElijahSchaffer) May 31, 2020
The article claims the man was critically injured. The reporter said he called an ambulance for the victim.
None of us are spectators; we are all men and women in the arena. And this fight isn’t just for America, but for the world! Share this link as we plunge into the headlines from this historic time to be alive. Make no mistake, you are living in history. It’s the best of times and the worst of times.
The victim can be seen being assaulted by multiple attackers. Toward the end of the attack, one man appears to kick the victim in the head and then runs away.
The carnage is evident as the crowd disperses and the victim is revealed lying apparently unconscious in an unnatural position face down in the street.
A later post by the reporter shows the “critically injured” man being tended to by emergency medical workers.


newswars--2020-05-31--Sheriff: Rioters Slash Police Officer’s Neck in Jacksonville, Florida

A police officer was stabbed in the neck and several others attacked Saturday at a riot over the death of @ @ @ @ @ Florida .
“ They attacked several police officers .
They vandalized several police cars , @ @ @ @ @ fire , breaking windows .
We have one officer who was stabbed — was slashed @ @ @ @ @ currently at the hospital , ” stated Sheriff Mike Williams .
The sheriff and Jacksonville @ @ @ @ @ demonstration began peacefully but later took a turn for the worse , according to News @ @ @ @ @ cities face an army of mainly leftist crybaby millennials that have descended on America .
@ @ @ @ @ the event that was scheduled to start at 3 PM , and Williams said the @ @ @ @ @ cooperation.
” However , after the majority of people went home around 6:30 p.m. , @ @ @ @ @ confront the police , and that was when the officers were attacked .

A police officer was stabbed in the neck and several others attacked Saturday at a riot over the death of George Floyd in Jacksonville, Florida.
“They attacked several police officers. They vandalized several police cars, attempting to light them on fire, breaking windows. We have one officer who was stabbed — was slashed in the neck and is currently at the hospital,” stated Sheriff Mike Williams.
The sheriff and Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry said the demonstration began peacefully but later took a turn for the worse, according to News 4 Jax.
40 plus cities face an army of mainly leftist crybaby millennials that have descended on America.
About 1,200 people came to the event that was scheduled to start at 3 PM, and Williams said the organizers showed “really good cooperation.”
However, after the majority of people went home around 6:30 p.m., about 200 people stayed to confront the police, and that was when the officers were attacked.
Many today peacefully made their voices clear for justice. We hear you and will work with you. But those who remain, causing damage and attacking first responders will not be tolerated. — Lenny Curry (@lennycurry) May 30, 2020
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newswars--2020-05-31--George Floyd protesters swarm Beverly Hills and LOOT high-end stores on Rodeo Drive

Los Angeles erupted in violence Saturday as protests over the death of George Floyd spiraled out of control in cities across the nation .
Stores from mom-and-pops to high-end retailers in ritzy Beverly Hills were looted , and in downtown Los Angeles , protesters sprayed graffiti and torched police cruisers while police shot rubber bullets into crowds and were seen beating demonstrators with batons .
Outrage over the death of black man Floyd – who was killed when a white cop knelt on his neck for more than eight minutes during his arrest Monday – is ramping up across the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ multiple states .
At least eight states and the District of Columbia have either activated or requested the National Guard including Minnesota , Georgia , Ohio , Colorado , Wisconsin , Kentucky , Utah and Texas as local law enforcement struggle to bring the carnage under control .
In Los Angeles , a demonstration that started out peaceful in the afternoon at the Grove , an outdoor mall , descended into violence as LAPD cars were set on fire and protesters smashed store windows , according to the Sacramento Bee .
Thousands of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on Saturday carrying signs like ‘ Eat the rich ’ and ‘ George Floyd did not deserve to be murdered ’ .
Footage captured people breaking into the closed Alexander McQueen store and making off with merchandise .
Horrifying footage on social media showed black actor Kendrick Sampson being struck by police batons and fired at with rubber bullets in the midst of the protest while screams ring out in the background .
He is heard asking officers ‘ why are you hitting me ?
’ as cops in riot gear strike him @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rubber bullets as he appears to be protesting peacefully .

Los Angeles erupted in violence Saturday as protests over the death of George Floyd spiraled out of control in cities across the nation.
George Floyd protesters swarm Beverly Hills and LOOT high-end stores on Rodeo Drive in scenes … https://t.co/viNYrokqEy via @DailyMailAU — HenryLawson (@HenryLawson55) May 31, 2020
Stores from mom-and-pops to high-end retailers in ritzy Beverly Hills were looted, and in downtown Los Angeles, protesters sprayed graffiti and torched police cruisers while police shot rubber bullets into crowds and were seen beating demonstrators with batons.
Austin Tx. Police Riot B-Roll Compilation
Outrage over the death of black man Floyd – who was killed when a white cop knelt on his neck for more than eight minutes during his arrest Monday – is ramping up across the nation, with protests springing up in multiple states.
At least eight states and the District of Columbia have either activated or requested the National Guard including Minnesota, Georgia, Ohio, Colorado, Wisconsin, Kentucky, Utah and Texas as local law enforcement struggle to bring the carnage under control.
In Los Angeles, a demonstration that started out peaceful in the afternoon at the Grove, an outdoor mall, descended into violence as LAPD cars were set on fire and protesters smashed store windows, according to the Sacramento Bee.
Thousands of demonstrators flooded Beverly Hills’ Rodeo Drive on Saturday carrying signs like ‘Eat the rich’ and ‘George Floyd did not deserve to be murdered’. Footage captured people breaking into the closed Alexander McQueen store and making off with merchandise.
Horrifying footage on social media showed black actor Kendrick Sampson being struck by police batons and fired at with rubber bullets in the midst of the protest while screams ring out in the background.
He is heard asking officers ‘why are you hitting me?’ as cops in riot gear strike him with their batons and shoot him with rubber bullets as he appears to be protesting peacefully.
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newswars--2020-05-31--Minneapolis Riots Are Reminder That Police Don’t Protect You Or Your Property

Looting and arson have followed what began as peaceful protests in response to the apparent killing of George Floyd by Derek Chauvin , a now-former member of the Minneapolis Police Department .
But whatever was the spark that set off the current round of rioting in the Twin Cities area , it is clear that most property owners and residents will have to fend for themselves where riots have taken place .
In other words , any unfortunate shopkeeper or resident who finds himself in the path of the rioters ought to just assume that police won ’ t be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mob .
Action 7 documents the violent protests that have hit Austin , TX in response to the death of George Floyd .
For example , The Minneapolis Star-Tribune reports : The police station on E. Lake Street has been the epicenter of protests this week… Nearby , Minnehaha Lake Wine & Spirits , the target of looters the night before , also was set ablaze .
…On Wednesday night , a man was fatally shot and crowds looted and burned buildings on E. Lake Street late into the night .
Earlier in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ looters broke windows , stormed through battered-down doors and snatched clothes , phones , shoes and other merchandise from shops along University Avenue near the intersection of Pascal Street .
Officers formed a barricade in front of Target .
But police were absent a block away at T.J. Maxx , where looters smashed down the door and fled with heaps of clothing piled on shopping carts .
Many business owners who now face destruction at the hands of rioters can scarcely afford it : Another man , who was working to open a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ year , saw his bar destroyed .
Needless to say , with only a few exceptions , the police weren ’ t around to “ protect and serve.
” Admittedly , in cases like this week ’ s riots , the police are heavily outnumbered and unable to provide any sort of general protection from rioters .
Even if individual officers were engaging in heroic behavior to turn rioters away from potential victims , there would be little they could do to confront all offenders .
But heroics or not , the outcome @ @ @ @ @ @ @ must rely on self defense , formal private security , or private armed volunteers likely to be labeled as “ vigilantes.
” A failure to protect taxpaying citizens from violence and crime in a wide variety of situations is standard operating procedure for police departments which are under no legal obligation to protect anyone , and where “ officer safety ” is the number-one priority .
The lesson to be learned here is that the alleged “ social contract ” between citizens and the state is a one-way street : you pay taxes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the police may or may not give you anything in return .
Police Are Not Obligated to Provide Protection It is now a well-established legal principle in the United States that police officers and police departments are not legally responsible to refusing to intervene in cases where private citizens are in imminent danger or even in the process of being victimized .
The US Supreme Court has made it clear that law enforcement agencies are not required to provide protection to the citizens who are forced to pay for police services , year @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of civil unrest , of course , be prepared to receive approximately nothing from police in terms of protecting property , or life and limb .
During the 2014 riots that followed the police killing of Michael Brown , for example , shopkeepers were forced to hire private security , and many had to rely on armed volunteers for protection from looters .
“ There ’ s no police , ” one Ferguson shopkeeper told FoxNews at the time .
“ We trusted the police to keep it peaceful ; they didn ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , shopkeepers during the Los Angeles riots defended their shops with private firearms : During the Columbine school shootings in Colorado in 1999 , the Sheriff department ’ s “ first responders ” formed a perimeter outside the building and refused to enter because the situation was deemed too risky for law enforcement .
Meanwhile , children were being slaughtered inside .
Nearly twenty years later , law enforcement officers at the Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland Florida cowered behind vehicles while students were murdered inside the school .
But even in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the premises and attempt to subdue violent criminals , the victim may find law enforcement officers to be of little help .
According to 2008 data from the Bureau of Justice Statistics , police response times to violent-crime-related calls exceeded 11 minutes one-third of the time .
Things were no better twelve years earlier in 1996 , when a similar survey was conducted .
Now , twelve years after 2008 , there ’ s no reason to assume anything has improved .
11 minutes is a long time to wait when dealing with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ police do arrive , don ’ t expect a competent response .
The cases of Atatania Jefferson and Botham Jean provide some helpful reminders .
According to multiple accounts of the Jefferson case , a neighbor of Jefferson called police to “ check up ” on Jefferson whom the neighbor feared Jefferson might be in danger .
Jefferson was soon shot dead in her own living room by law enforcement .
The shooter — a now-former cop named Aaron Dean — entered Jefferson ’ s private property unannounced in the middle of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s windows , and within seconds , the officer had shot Jefferson dead .
Jefferson had been playing video games with her nephew .
A year earlier , former police officer Amber Guyger was sentenced to ten years in prison for unlawfully shooting Botham Jean in his own apartment .
At the time , Guyger was a police officer returning home from work .
She illegally entered the wrong apartment and promptly shot Jean — the unit ’ s lawful resident — dead .
And , of course , there is the case @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Minneapolis Police Department to report a possible sexual assault near her home .
When police arrived , they shot Damond dead , for no known reason other than hysterical fear on the part of police .
Those who proactively attempt to defend themselves fare little better .
In 2018 , Colorado resident Richard Black used a firearm to defend his grandson against an intruder .
Unfortunately , someone called the police .
When officers arrived , they opened fire on Black , even though was only a threat to the criminal intruder .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ this is that it is foolhardy , to say the least , to rely on law enforcement officers to intervene to provide “ safety ” when troubles arise .
After all , experience has shown police are thoroughly unmotivated when it comes to preventing , or even investigating true violent crime .
Confronting violent criminals is dangerous and costly .
Thus , police departments are geared much more around encouraging harassment of petty offenders ( such as George Floyd ) and going after small-time drug offenders while confiscating property under asset forfeiture laws @ @ @ @ @ @ @ budgets while prioritizing the targeting of easy marks , rather than violent offenders .
In the United States , more than half of serious crimes are never solved .
And yet , though it all , we hear again and again the myth that law enforcement agencies will provide protection , retrieve stolen property , and keep the peace .
Many people in Minneapolis are now experiencing the reality .

Looting and arson have followed what began as peaceful protests in response to the apparent killing of George Floyd by Derek Chauvin, a now-former member of the Minneapolis Police Department.
But whatever was the spark that set off the current round of rioting in the Twin Cities area, it is clear that most property owners and residents will have to fend for themselves where riots have taken place.
In other words, any unfortunate shopkeeper or resident who finds himself in the path of the rioters ought to just assume that police won’t be around to provide any protection from the mob.
Action 7 documents the violent protests that have hit Austin, TX in response to the death of George Floyd.
For example, The Minneapolis Star-Tribune reports:
The police station on E. Lake Street has been the epicenter of protests this week… Nearby, Minnehaha Lake Wine & Spirits, the target of looters the night before, also was set ablaze. …On Wednesday night, a man was fatally shot and crowds looted and burned buildings on E. Lake Street late into the night. Earlier in the day, in St. Paul, looters broke windows, stormed through battered-down doors and snatched clothes, phones, shoes and other merchandise from shops along University Avenue near the intersection of Pascal Street. Officers formed a barricade in front of Target. But police were absent a block away at T.J. Maxx, where looters smashed down the door and fled with heaps of clothing piled on shopping carts.
Many business owners who now face destruction at the hands of rioters can scarcely afford it:
Many of the shops destroyed along this stretch of E. Lake Street are immigrant-owned businesses — many of which were already struggling during the coronavirus pandemic. “Now it’s worse,” said Roberto Hernandez, who stood guard outside his nutrition store for five hours to fend off looters. (emphasis added)
Another man, who was working to open a sports bar in the area later this year, saw his bar destroyed. Needless to say, with only a few exceptions, the police weren’t around to “protect and serve.”
Admittedly, in cases like this week’s riots, the police are heavily outnumbered and unable to provide any sort of general protection from rioters. Even if individual officers were engaging in heroic behavior to turn rioters away from potential victims, there would be little they could do to confront all offenders.
But heroics or not, the outcome for victims is the same: they must rely on self defense, formal private security, or private armed volunteers likely to be labeled as “vigilantes.”
A failure to protect taxpaying citizens from violence and crime in a wide variety of situations is standard operating procedure for police departments which are under no legal obligation to protect anyone, and where “officer safety” is the number-one priority. The lesson to be learned here is that the alleged “social contract” between citizens and the state is a one-way street: you pay taxes for police “services,” and the police may or may not give you anything in return.
Police Are Not Obligated to Provide Protection
It is now a well-established legal principle in the United States that police officers and police departments are not legally responsible to refusing to intervene in cases where private citizens are in imminent danger or even in the process of being victimized.
The US Supreme Court has made it clear that law enforcement agencies are not required to provide protection to the citizens who are forced to pay for police services, year in and year out.
In cases of civil unrest, of course, be prepared to receive approximately nothing from police in terms of protecting property, or life and limb.
During the 2014 riots that followed the police killing of Michael Brown, for example, shopkeepers were forced to hire private security, and many had to rely on armed volunteers for protection from looters. “There’s no police,” one Ferguson shopkeeper told FoxNews at the time. “We trusted the police to keep it peaceful; they didn’t do their job.”
More famously, shopkeepers during the Los Angeles riots defended their shops with private firearms:
“Where are the police? Where are the police?” [shopkeeper Chang] Lee whispered over and over from his rooftop perch. Lee would not see law enforcement for three days — only fellow Korean-Americans, who would be photographed by news agencies looking like armed militia…
Officer Safety Comes First
During the Columbine school shootings in Colorado in 1999, the Sheriff department’s “first responders” formed a perimeter outside the building and refused to enter because the situation was deemed too risky for law enforcement. Meanwhile, children were being slaughtered inside.
Nearly twenty years later, law enforcement officers at the Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland Florida cowered behind vehicles while students were murdered inside the school.
But even in cases where police are willing to enter the premises and attempt to subdue violent criminals, the victim may find law enforcement officers to be of little help. According to 2008 data from the Bureau of Justice Statistics, police response times to violent-crime-related calls exceeded 11 minutes one-third of the time. Things were no better twelve years earlier in 1996, when a similar survey was conducted. Now, twelve years after 2008, there’s no reason to assume anything has improved.
11 minutes is a long time to wait when dealing with a violent criminal.
Moreover, when police do arrive, don’t expect a competent response. The cases of Atatania Jefferson and Botham Jean provide some helpful reminders.
According to multiple accounts of the Jefferson case, a neighbor of Jefferson called police to “check up” on Jefferson whom the neighbor feared Jefferson might be in danger. Jefferson was soon shot dead in her own living room by law enforcement. The shooter — a now-former cop named Aaron Dean — entered Jefferson’s private property unannounced in the middle of the night. He peered into Jefferson’s windows, and within seconds, the officer had shot Jefferson dead. Jefferson had been playing video games with her nephew.
A year earlier, former police officer Amber Guyger was sentenced to ten years in prison for unlawfully shooting Botham Jean in his own apartment. At the time, Guyger was a police officer returning home from work. She illegally entered the wrong apartment and promptly shot Jean — the unit’s lawful resident — dead.
And, of course, there is the case of Justine Damond, who called the Minneapolis Police Department to report a possible sexual assault near her home. When police arrived, they shot Damond dead, for no known reason other than hysterical fear on the part of police.
Those who proactively attempt to defend themselves fare little better. In 2018, Colorado resident Richard Black used a firearm to defend his grandson against an intruder. Unfortunately, someone called the police. When officers arrived, they opened fire on Black, even though was only a threat to the criminal intruder.
The lesson to be learned from all this is that it is foolhardy, to say the least, to rely on law enforcement officers to intervene to provide “safety” when troubles arise.
After all, experience has shown police are thoroughly unmotivated when it comes to preventing, or even investigating true violent crime. Confronting violent criminals is dangerous and costly. Thus, police departments are geared much more around encouraging harassment of petty offenders (such as George Floyd) and going after small-time drug offenders while confiscating property under asset forfeiture laws.
This provides revenue to pad agency budgets while prioritizing the targeting of easy marks, rather than violent offenders. In the United States, more than half of serious crimes are never solved.
And yet, though it all, we hear again and again the myth that law enforcement agencies will provide protection, retrieve stolen property, and keep the peace. Many people in Minneapolis are now experiencing the reality.


newswars--2020-05-31--Live: Rioters Continue Violent Rampage In Downtown Austin, Texas

The Infowars crew are in downtown Austin , Texas , continuing to deliver Saturday ’ s on-the-ground coverage of the @ @ @ @ @ .

The Infowars crew are in downtown Austin, Texas, continuing to deliver Saturday’s on-the-ground coverage of the leftist riots gripping the city.
RELATED: MUST WATCH: VIOLENT PROTESTS HIT AUSTIN, TX
Looting in Austin https://t.co/IjIAGWUBwn — Greg Reese (@gregreese) May 31, 2020
Austin Police Clearing Out Protestors https://t.co/BkP3bgL2wt — Greg Reese (@gregreese) May 31, 2020


newswars--2020-05-31--Must Watch: Violent Protests Hit Austin, TX

Action 7 documents the violent protests that have hit Austin , TX on Saturday in response to the death of @ @ @

Action 7 documents the violent protests that have hit Austin, TX on Saturday in response to the death of George Floyd.
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