bonginoreport--2020-07-07--Kansans for Life Endorses Trump, Citing Him As “Most Pro-Life President in History of U.S.”

A pro-life organization in Kansas has issued an endorsement for President Donald Trump , saying he has done more to protect babies from abortion than any president in the history of the nation .
Kansans for Life is urging pro-life voters to support Trump against pro-abortion opponent Joe Biden , who supports unlimited abortions up to birth financed with taxpayer dollars .
“ Without question Donald Trump is the most pro-life president in the history of the United States , ” stated Melissa Leach on behalf of the Kansans for Life Political Action Committee .
She told LifeNews.com , “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the federal bench and other federal positions , but he has reduced the flow of public dollars to the abortion industry , lent his voice to the Pain Capable Unborn Child Protection Act and became the first president to attend the National March for Life.
” Leach said Biden is not an option for any pro-life voter , noting that “ Biden has taken such a radical position on this topic that he now strongly supports taxpayer-funded abortions.
” She told LifeNews that pro-life voters need to do more than just vote @ @ @ @ @ @ @ need to actively support his campaign and urge pro-life friends and family to support him as well .
“ Pro-lifers should do more than vote to ensure the President is able to continue his historic work on behalf of women and their preborn children .
There is so much at stake in November , and we can not leave anything on the field.
” In one of his first acts as president , Trump reinstated and expanded the Mexico City Policy , which prohibits taxpayer funding to groups that promote or provide abortions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s international arm of about $ 100 million in U.S. tax dollars .
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Trump has repeatedly called out the Democratic Party ’ s extreme position on abortion .
During his State of the Union address Trump slammed the governors of New York and Virginia for promoting abortion up to birth and infanticide .
He also called for Congress to pass a ban on late-term abortions on babies who are capable of feeling pain .
Trump @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of changes to protect those who morally object to abortions , expanding conscience protections for medical workers who believe it is wrong to kill an unborn baby and increasing religious exemptions for Obamacare .
His administration also intervened to stop the United Nations from supporting abortion in a resolution about sexual violence .
In 2018 , under his leadership , the State Department removed references to the so-called “ right ” to abort an unborn baby from a global human rights report as well .
During his presidency , the administration also finalized @ @ @ @ @ @ @ health care entities to completely separate abortion from their taxpayer-funded services .
Planned Parenthood , which already has said it will not comply , could lose about $ 60 million annually through the policy change .
However , the abortion group is suing to block the cuts .
Trump has appointed dozens of conservative judges to federal courts as well , including two to the U.S. Supreme Court and he has repeatedly told the UN that he will not promote abortion as a human right .

A pro-life organization in Kansas has issued an endorsement for President Donald Trump, saying he has done more to protect babies from abortion than any president in the history of the nation.
Kansans for Life is urging pro-life voters to support Trump against pro-abortion opponent Joe Biden, who supports unlimited abortions up to birth financed with taxpayer dollars.
“Without question Donald Trump is the most pro-life president in the history of the United States,” stated Melissa Leach on behalf of the Kansans for Life Political Action Committee.
She told LifeNews.com, “Not only has he made quality appointments to the federal bench and other federal positions, but he has reduced the flow of public dollars to the abortion industry, lent his voice to the Pain Capable Unborn Child Protection Act and became the first president to attend the National March for Life.”
Leach said Biden is not an option for any pro-life voter, noting that “Biden has taken such a radical position on this topic that he now strongly supports taxpayer-funded abortions.”
She told LifeNews that pro-life voters need to do more than just vote for President Trup, she said they need to actively support his campaign and urge pro-life friends and family to support him as well.
“Pro-lifers should do more than vote to ensure the President is able to continue his historic work on behalf of women and their preborn children. There is so much at stake in November, and we cannot leave anything on the field.”
In one of his first acts as president, Trump reinstated and expanded the Mexico City Policy, which prohibits taxpayer funding to groups that promote or provide abortions overseas. The change defunded Planned Parenthood’s international arm of about $100 million in U.S. tax dollars.
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Trump has repeatedly called out the Democratic Party’s extreme position on abortion. During his State of the Union address Trump slammed the governors of New York and Virginia for promoting abortion up to birth and infanticide. He also called for Congress to pass a ban on late-term abortions on babies who are capable of feeling pain.
Trump and his administration have made a number of changes to protect those who morally object to abortions, expanding conscience protections for medical workers who believe it is wrong to kill an unborn baby and increasing religious exemptions for Obamacare.
His administration also intervened to stop the United Nations from supporting abortion in a resolution about sexual violence. In 2018, under his leadership, the State Department removed references to the so-called “right” to abort an unborn baby from a global human rights report as well.
During his presidency, the administration also finalized a new Title X rule that requires health care entities to completely separate abortion from their taxpayer-funded services. Planned Parenthood, which already has said it will not comply, could lose about $60 million annually through the policy change. However, the abortion group is suing to block the cuts.
Trump has appointed dozens of conservative judges to federal courts as well, including two to the U.S. Supreme Court and he has repeatedly told the UN that he will not promote abortion as a human right.


bonginoreport--2020-07-07--Brooks Brothers Nears Bankruptcy

Brooks Brothers Nears Bankruptcy

Iconic clothing franchise Brooks Brothers is nearing a bankruptcy filing that could take place as early as this week , sparking a possible bidding war for the troubled company , FOX Business has learned .
Private equity firm Solitaire Partners is in talks with the haberdasher to make a bid once a possible Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing has been made , according to people close to the matter .
These people say Brooks Brothers has signaled to potential bidders it is likely to file for bankruptcy in the coming days .
Brooks Brothers would not comment on whether the company @ @ @ @ @ @ @ statement to FOX Business , the company said : “ In the ordinary course of business , Brooks Brothers consistently explores various strategic options to position the company for growth and success .
The company has nothing to announce at this time.
” BARNEY BANKRUPTCY : WHERE IS LUXURY SHOPPING GOING ?
Founded in 1818 , the fabled brand is part of the fabric of American retail history — outfitting 41 of the 45 U.S. presidents from James Madison to Barack Obama .
Most recently , President Donald Trump wore a Brooks Brothers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ its storied reputation , Brooks Brothers is in a slump — with company sales hovering around $ 1 billion since 2017 .
And analyst estimates suggest sales will be down 30 percent this year as the recession continues .
Even the company ’ s most optimistic efforts don ’ t show it making a profit until 2022 .
And the recent economic downturn has exacerbated the company ’ s woes .
But that doesn ’ t mean that it can ’ t be sold , particularly as a distressed asset in bankruptcy .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ potential bidders include Authentic Brands Group LLC and Simon Property Group .
Solitaire Partners is run by David Jackson , who notably was chief executive of Dubai-based Istithmar World , which owned high-end retailer Barneys from 2007 to 2012 .
Jackson also attempted a bid when Barneys was up for auction again last year .
People close to Jackson say his plan is to keep the Brooks Brothers franchise intact and continue to manufacture clothes independently of other brands ; this differentiates him from other PE firms that may plan to fold it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Brooks Brothers label .
Jackson ’ s interest in keeping Brooks Brothers ’ legacy and maintaining quality may endear him as a buyer .
Details of how much equity Jackson , or others , are willing to place in a bid are unclear but a group of investors valued the entire outfit , which includes more than 250 retail and factory stores in the U.S. and more than 250 stores internationally , at around $ 350 million .
The company recently announced it would be laying off workers at its U.S. factories in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ FOX BUSINESS ON THE GO BY CLICKING HERE Jackson is also in talks to bring in an additional major investor to his group , including a possible private equity executive through who would invest through his family office .
Jackson declined comment .
A spokesman for Solitaire declined comment .
Authentic Brands Group LLC and Simon Property Group Inc. declined comment .
Brooks Brothers joins others in the troubled retail sector .
Neiman Marcus , J .
Crew , and Lucky Brand have filed for bankruptcy since the outbreak of coronavirus and the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ READ MORE ON FOX BUSINESS

Iconic clothing franchise Brooks Brothers is nearing a bankruptcy filing that could take place as early as this week, sparking a possible bidding war for the troubled company, FOX Business has learned.
Private equity firm Solitaire Partners is in talks with the haberdasher to make a bid once a possible Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing has been made, according to people close to the matter. These people say Brooks Brothers has signaled to potential bidders it is likely to file for bankruptcy in the coming days.
Brooks Brothers would not comment on whether the company would file for bankruptcy. In a statement to FOX Business, the company said: “In the ordinary course of business, Brooks Brothers consistently explores various strategic options to position the company for growth and success. The company has nothing to announce at this time.”
BARNEY BANKRUPTCY: WHERE IS LUXURY SHOPPING GOING?
Founded in 1818, the fabled brand is part of the fabric of American retail history — outfitting 41 of the 45 U.S. presidents from James Madison to Barack Obama. Most recently, President Donald Trump wore a Brooks Brothers suit on his Inauguration Day. Despite its storied reputation, Brooks Brothers is in a slump — with company sales hovering around $1 billion since 2017. And analyst estimates suggest sales will be down 30 percent this year as the recession continues. Even the company’s most optimistic efforts don’t show it making a profit until 2022.
And the recent economic downturn has exacerbated the company’s woes. But that doesn’t mean that it can’t be sold, particularly as a distressed asset in bankruptcy. In addition to Solitaire Partners, other potential bidders include Authentic Brands Group LLC and Simon Property Group.
Solitaire Partners is run by David Jackson, who notably was chief executive of Dubai-based Istithmar World, which owned high-end retailer Barneys from 2007 to 2012. Jackson also attempted a bid when Barneys was up for auction again last year.
DESPITE CORONAVIRUS, TOP LUXURY BRANDS' VALUE INCREASED: REPORT
People close to Jackson say his plan is to keep the Brooks Brothers franchise intact and continue to manufacture clothes independently of other brands; this differentiates him from other PE firms that may plan to fold it into another brand while still using the Brooks Brothers label. Jackson’s interest in keeping Brooks Brothers’ legacy and maintaining quality may endear him as a buyer.
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Details of how much equity Jackson, or others, are willing to place in a bid are unclear but a group of investors valued the entire outfit, which includes more than 250 retail and factory stores in the U.S. and more than 250 stores internationally, at around $350 million. The company recently announced it would be laying off workers at its U.S. factories in an effort to reduce costs.
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Jackson is also in talks to bring in an additional major investor to his group, including a possible private equity executive through who would invest through his family office. Jackson declined comment. A spokesman for Solitaire declined comment. Authentic Brands Group LLC and Simon Property Group Inc. declined comment.
Brooks Brothers joins others in the troubled retail sector. Neiman Marcus, J. Crew, and Lucky Brand have filed for bankruptcy since the outbreak of coronavirus and the lockdowns that followed.
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bonginoreport--2020-07-07--PPP Reopens With $132 Billion to Spare

PPP Reopens With $132 Billion to Spare

The government-backed Paycheck Protection Program officially reopened on Monday for small-business owners who have n't yet applied for forgivable loans designed to blunt the economic pain of the coronavirus pandemic .
The program , a rescue fund established by Congress with the passage of the $ 2.2 trillion CARES Act at the end of March , was supposed to stop accepting applications on June 30 .
But last week , the House and Senate voted unanimously to extend the application deadline until Aug. 8 .
President Trump signed the bill on Saturday .
THE FULL LIST OF RECIPIENTS IS AVAILABLE @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
YOU CAN ACCESS THE DATA HERE Roughly $ 132 billion of the $ 670 billion allocated to the fund by Congress is remaining , a senior administration official told reporters during a call on Monday .
When the Trump administration first launched the Paycheck Protection Program at the beginning of April , the initial $ 349 billion set aside for the fund ran dry within 13 days .
Lawmakers and small business owners anticipated a similar mad dash during the second round of funding , which resumed on April 27 after Congress @ @ @ @ @ @ @ aid program .
Demand for the program began to cool during the second tranche , with some small businesses worried that confusion and uncertainty around the loan 's rules , particularly regarding forgiveness , could potentially leave them on the hook for the money .
Congress tried to assuage those fears with the passage of the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act at the beginning of June .
Among other things , the legislation eased restrictions on how the money must be spent in order for the federal government to forgive it and essentially @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were only required to spend 60 percent of the money on maintaining payroll , rather than the initially required 75 percent .
Small businesses that want to qualify for forgiveness also have 24 weeks instead of eight weeks to spend the PPP loan .
AT LEAST 4 MEMBERS OF CONGRESS BENEFITED PERSONALLY FROM PPP LOANS Data released by the Treasury Department and Small Business Administration on Monday shows the government issued $ 521 billion in loans , with an average loan size of $ 107,000 .
Combined , the aid program supported about @ @ @ @ @ @ @ percent of all employees working at small businesses .
At the onset , the program was heavily criticized for granting aid to publicly traded companies that had other avenues for relief -- even as small businesses languished .
But the SBA and Treasury Department , which jointly administer the program , scrambled to close the loopholes that allowed multimillion-dollar companies to tap the fund , including pledging to audit any loan worth more than $ 2 million .
More than $ 30 billion of loans had been canceled , the official told reporters @ @ @ @ @ @ @ BY CLICKING HERE

The government-backed Paycheck Protection Program officially reopened on Monday for small-business owners who haven't yet applied for forgivable loans designed to blunt the economic pain of the coronavirus pandemic.
The program, a rescue fund established by Congress with the passage of the $2.2 trillion CARES Act at the end of March, was supposed to stop accepting applications on June 30. But last week, the House and Senate voted unanimously to extend the application deadline until Aug. 8. President Trump signed the bill on Saturday.
THE FULL LIST OF RECIPIENTS IS AVAILABLE ON THE SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION'S WEBSITE. YOU CAN ACCESS THE DATA HERE
Roughly $132 billion of the $670 billion allocated to the fund by Congress is remaining, a senior administration official told reporters during a call on Monday.
When the Trump administration first launched the Paycheck Protection Program at the beginning of April, the initial $349 billion set aside for the fund ran dry within 13 days. Lawmakers and small business owners anticipated a similar mad dash during the second round of funding, which resumed on April 27 after Congress injected another $310 billion in the aid program.
TRUMP ADMINISTRATION RELEASES NAMES OF LARGE PPP BORROWERS
Demand for the program began to cool during the second tranche, with some small businesses worried that confusion and uncertainty around the loan's rules, particularly regarding forgiveness, could potentially leave them on the hook for the money.
Congress tried to assuage those fears with the passage of the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act at the beginning of June. Among other things, the legislation eased restrictions on how the money must be spent in order for the federal government to forgive it and essentially transform it into a grant. Borrowers were only required to spend 60 percent of the money on maintaining payroll, rather than the initially required 75 percent. Small businesses that want to qualify for forgiveness also have 24 weeks instead of eight weeks to spend the PPP loan.
AT LEAST 4 MEMBERS OF CONGRESS BENEFITED PERSONALLY FROM PPP LOANS
Data released by the Treasury Department and Small Business Administration on Monday shows the government issued $521 billion in loans, with an average loan size of $107,000. Combined, the aid program supported about 51 million jobs, or roughly 84 percent of all employees working at small businesses.
At the onset, the program was heavily criticized for granting aid to publicly traded companies that had other avenues for relief -- even as small businesses languished. But the SBA and Treasury Department, which jointly administer the program, scrambled to close the loopholes that allowed multimillion-dollar companies to tap the fund, including pledging to audit any loan worth more than $2 million.
More than $30 billion of loans had been canceled, the official told reporters.
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bonginoreport--2020-07-07--Shocker: Kanye West Hasn’t Actually Filed Paperwork to Run for President

On Sunday , August 30 , 2015 Kanye West famously declared at the MTV VMAs , “ I have decided in 2020 to run for president.
” Nearly five years later , he ’ s saying it again .
On July 4 , he tweeted : “ We must now realize the promise of America by trusting God , unifying our vision and building our future .
I am running for president of the United States 🇺🇸 !
” Currently , West does not appear to have officially filed as a presidential candidate with the Federal Elections Commission ( FEC @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , there ’ s a 2015 filing for a Green Party candidate named “ Kanye Deez Nutz West ” who has raised $ 0 to date .
When reached by Pitchfork , a representative for the FEC also said it does not appear that West has officially filed for candidacy .
Tesla ’ s Elon Musk responded with his immediate endorsement of West ’ s candidacy ; West had tweeted a photo with Musk on July 1 .
In addition , Kim Kardashian West quote-tweeted her husband ’ s announcement , along with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ filing deadlines have passed in Indiana , New Mexico , New York , North Carolina , and Texas .
It ’ s unclear if West is planning to have his name appear on ballots or campaign for write-in votes .
The announcement came a few days after teasing a new album called God ’ s Country and appearing on two new tracks : “ Wash Us in the Blood ” with Travis Scott and “ Ego Death ” with Ty Dolla $ ign , Skrillex , and FKA twigs .
Pitchfork has reached @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for comment and more information .
Kanye West has discussed his potential presidential candidacy intermittently in the years since his VMAs speech .
In a 2015 interview with Dirk Standen for Vanity Fair , he said , “ When I run for president , I ’ d prefer not to run against someone .
I would be like ‘ I want to work with you.
’ ” Then , in the summer of 2016 , West told BBC Radio 1 host Annie Mac , “ When I talk about the idea of being @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I have any political views .
I just have a view on humanity , on people , on the truth.
” Later , in November 2016 , at the infamous San Jose concert where he said “ I would ’ ve voted on Trump , ” West outlined his own campaign strategy for the crowd : “ If [ Donald Trump ] takes the model , the same model I ’ m gon na take in 2020 , if he takes the model to work with the best in class , and to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for people , for the family of people , not just America , the world .
We are one world , bro .
We are one race , bro.
” The next month , after a meeting with Trump , West changed his tune and indicated he planned to run for president in 2024 , suggesting that he wanted Trump to serve two terms .
More recently , in April 2018 , West called himself the “ future president ” in a tweet .
In an April 2020 interview with GQ ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not say he would be running during this cycle and instead indicated he would be voting for Donald Trump in 2020 .
“ No , I ’ m definitely voting this time , ” West said .
“ And we know who I ’ m voting on .
And I ’ m not going to be told by the people around me and the people that have their agenda that my career is going to be over .
”

On Sunday, August 30, 2015 Kanye West famously declared at the MTV VMAs, “I have decided in 2020 to run for president.” Nearly five years later, he’s saying it again. On July 4, he tweeted: “We must now realize the promise of America by trusting God, unifying our vision and building our future. I am running for president of the United States 🇺🇸!”
Currently, West does not appear to have officially filed as a presidential candidate with the Federal Elections Commission (FEC). As BBC News points out, there’s a 2015 filing for a Green Party candidate named “Kanye Deez Nutz West” who has raised $0 to date. When reached by Pitchfork, a representative for the FEC also said it does not appear that West has officially filed for candidacy.
Tesla’s Elon Musk responded with his immediate endorsement of West’s candidacy; West had tweeted a photo with Musk on July 1. In addition, Kim Kardashian West quote-tweeted her husband’s announcement, along with an American flag emoji.
Independent candidate filing deadlines have passed in Indiana, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, and Texas. It’s unclear if West is planning to have his name appear on ballots or campaign for write-in votes.
The announcement came a few days after teasing a new album called God’s Country and appearing on two new tracks: “Wash Us in the Blood” with Travis Scott and “Ego Death” with Ty Dolla $ign, Skrillex, and FKA twigs.
Pitchfork has reached out to Kanye West’s representatives for comment and more information.
Kanye West has discussed his potential presidential candidacy intermittently in the years since his VMAs speech. In a 2015 interview with Dirk Standen for Vanity Fair, he said, “When I run for president, I’d prefer not to run against someone. I would be like ‘I want to work with you.’” Then, in the summer of 2016, West told BBC Radio 1 host Annie Mac, “When I talk about the idea of being president, I’m not saying I have any political views. I just have a view on humanity, on people, on the truth.”
Later, in November 2016, at the infamous San Jose concert where he said “I would’ve voted on Trump,” West outlined his own campaign strategy for the crowd: “If [Donald Trump] takes the model, the same model I’m gonna take in 2020, if he takes the model to work with the best in class, and to work from a place of empathy, for people, for the family of people, not just America, the world. We are one world, bro. We are one race, bro.”


bonginoreport--2020-07-07--Analysis: Payroll Tax Cut Could Add 2-3 Million Jobs

Black workers , the economy , and the jobless would benefit from President Trump ’ s proposed payroll tax cut , part of the negotiations for a new coronavirus stimulus package , according to an anti-tax group .
In a new report provided to Secrets , the Committee to Unleash Prosperity said that Trump ’ s No .
1 goal of cutting taxes will help African Americans “ disproportionately ” because they pay more in paycheck taxes , according to studies .
In addition , the study , which was authored by outside Trump adviser Stephen Moore and Casey Mulligan @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Council of Economic Advisers , said that the cut could lead to the creation of 2 million to 3 million new jobs by curbing hiring costs for employers .
And , they said , it could add 1 percentage point to economic growth .
The report is show below .
Congress and the president are currently negotiating the next stimulus deal .
It could also include another round of stimulus checks and new business initiatives .
However , there is little time to push it through .
Congress is currently on an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to be in Washington for three weeks between now and Labor Day .
“ It ’ s hard to imagine much gets done , ” said a key Senate Republican staffer .
The new report put a focus on the impact of the payroll tax cut on black workers .
It noted that they could benefit more .
That is because they generally earn less , and thus , their earnings are n't protected as much from the Social Security old age , survivors , and disability insurance tax .
It explained : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the income in payroll taxes for several reasons .
First , their earnings are lower , and fewer blacks hit the earnings ceiling on the OASDI tax .
One study found that whites are 2-3 times more likely to earn over the earnings cap for OASDI taxes .
Second , employer-sponsored health insurance is deductible from the pay roll tax ( and income tax too ) , but blacks are less likely to have that ( 47 % -71 % ) .
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Black workers, the economy, and the jobless would benefit from President Trump’s proposed payroll tax cut, part of the negotiations for a new coronavirus stimulus package, according to an anti-tax group.
In a new report provided to Secrets, the Committee to Unleash Prosperity said that Trump’s No. 1 goal of cutting taxes will help African Americans “disproportionately” because they pay more in paycheck taxes, according to studies.
In addition, the study, which was authored by outside Trump adviser Stephen Moore and Casey Mulligan, a former Trump chief economist for the Council of Economic Advisers, said that the cut could lead to the creation of 2 million to 3 million new jobs by curbing hiring costs for employers.
And, they said, it could add 1 percentage point to economic growth. The report is show below.
Congress and the president are currently negotiating the next stimulus deal. It could also include another round of stimulus checks and new business initiatives.
However, there is little time to push it through. Congress is currently on an extended July Fourth holiday and only plans to be in Washington for three weeks between now and Labor Day.
“It’s hard to imagine much gets done,” said a key Senate Republican staffer.
The new report put a focus on the impact of the payroll tax cut on black workers. It noted that they could benefit more. That is because they generally earn less, and thus, their earnings aren't protected as much from the Social Security old age, survivors, and disability insurance tax.
It explained: “Blacks pay a higher share of the income in payroll taxes for several reasons. First, their earnings are lower, and fewer blacks hit the earnings ceiling on the OASDI tax. One study found that whites are 2-3 times more likely to earn over the earnings cap for OASDI taxes. Second, employer-sponsored health insurance is deductible from the pay roll tax (and income tax too), but blacks are less likely to have that (47%-71%).”


bonginoreport--2020-07-07--Georgia Governor Authorizes National Guard

ATLANTA — Georgia ’ s governor on Monday declared a state of emergency and authorized the activation of up to 1,000 National Guard troops after a weekend of violence in Atlanta left five people dead , including an 8-year-old girl .
A statement from Gov .
Brian Kemp ’ s office says troops will provide support at certain locations including the Capitol and governor ’ s mansion , freeing up state law enforcement resources to patrol other areas .
“ Peaceful protests were hijacked by criminals with a dangerous , destructive agenda .
Now , innocent Georgians are being targeted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ” the Republican governor said .
“ This lawlessness must be stopped and order restored in our capital city.
” Saturday night ’ s fatal shooting of Secoriea Turner , 8 , prompted a $ 10,000 reward for information as authorities searched for at least two people who opened fire on the car she was riding in near a flashpoint of recent protests .
Officers returned to the scene late Sunday to investigate another shooting , steps away from where Secoriea was shot , that left one person dead at the scene @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Keisha Lance Bottoms called for justice in Secoriea ’ s death during an emotional news conference Sunday with the girl ’ s grief-stricken mother .
“ You can ’ t blame this on a police officer , ” the mayor said .
“ You can ’ t say this about criminal justice reform .
This is about some people carrying some weapons who shot up a car with an 8-year-old baby in the car for what ?
” “ Enough is enough , ” Bottoms , who is Black , continued .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ seriously and you don ’ t want us to lose this movement , we can ’ t lose each other.
” The killing happened near the Wendy ’ s restaurant where a Black man , Rayshard Brooks , was killed by a white police officer June 12 .
The fast food outlet was later burned , and the area has since become a site for frequent demonstrations against police brutality .
Earlier Monday , Atlanta police helped as sanitation crews cleared the area around the torched Wendy ’ s .
Flowers and memorials @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with messages protesting police brutality , were cleared away .
Secoriea was slain during a particularly violent night in Atlanta on Saturday .
Kemp ’ s office said that over thirty people were wounded by gunfire , including five dead , over the holiday weekend .
Kemp addressed the shootings on social media on Sunday night , saying the “ recent trend of lawlessness is outrageous and unacceptable.
” “ Georgians , including those in uniform , need to be protected from crime and violence , ” Kemp tweeted .
“ While we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ restoring peace and maintaining order , we won ’ t hesitate to take action without them.
” The order says the declaration of a state of emergency is justified by “ unlawful assemblage , violence , overt threats of violence , disruption of the peace and tranquility of this state and danger existing to persons and property.
” The order is to remain in effect until at least June 13 .
Authorities said Secoriea was in the car with her mother and another adult when the driver tried to drive through illegally placed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the area .
Armed individuals blocking the entrance opened fire on the vehicle , striking it multiple times and killing the child , police said .
“ She was only 8 years old , ” said her mother , Charmaine Turner .
“ She would have been on Tik Tok dancing on her phone , just got done eating .
We understand the frustration of Rayshard Brooks .
We didn ’ t have anything to do with that .
We ’ re innocent .
My baby didn ’ t mean no harm.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ home to see her cousins , said her father , Secoriya Williamson .
“ They say Black lives matter , ” he said .
“ You killed your own.
” A 53-year-old man was also fatally shot over the weekend near the restaurant , Kemp noted .
“ At that location , city officials have failed to quell ongoing violence with armed individuals threatening citizens , shooting at passersby , blocking streets , destroying local businesses , and defying orders to disperse , ” his order says .
The governor also cited vandalism @ @ @ @ @ @ @ headquarters early Sunday .
The order says several dozen people “ armed with rocks , spray paint , and fireworks ” broke windows and tried to set fire to the building .
A spokesman for Bottoms didn ’ t immediately respond to requests for comment about the governor ’ s authorization of Guard troops .
In Washington , White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany lamented at Monday ’ s news briefing that she was not asked by reporters about weekend killings in Atlanta and other major U.S. cities .
McEnany said she was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Confederate flag ” and was dismayed that she did not get one about the weekend shootings .
She also said comments by Secoriea ’ s father “ broke my heart.
” Associated Press writer Kate Brumback contributed to this report .

ATLANTA — Georgia’s governor on Monday declared a state of emergency and authorized the activation of up to 1,000 National Guard troops after a weekend of violence in Atlanta left five people dead, including an 8-year-old girl.
A statement from Gov. Brian Kemp’s office says troops will provide support at certain locations including the Capitol and governor’s mansion, freeing up state law enforcement resources to patrol other areas.
“Peaceful protests were hijacked by criminals with a dangerous, destructive agenda. Now, innocent Georgians are being targeted, shot, and left for dead,” the Republican governor said. “This lawlessness must be stopped and order restored in our capital city.”
Saturday night’s fatal shooting of Secoriea Turner, 8, prompted a $10,000 reward for information as authorities searched for at least two people who opened fire on the car she was riding in near a flashpoint of recent protests.
Officers returned to the scene late Sunday to investigate another shooting, steps away from where Secoriea was shot, that left one person dead at the scene and two others injured.
Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms called for justice in Secoriea’s death during an emotional news conference Sunday with the girl’s grief-stricken mother.
“You can’t blame this on a police officer,” the mayor said. “You can’t say this about criminal justice reform. This is about some people carrying some weapons who shot up a car with an 8-year-old baby in the car for what?”
“Enough is enough,” Bottoms, who is Black, continued. “If you want people to take us seriously and you don’t want us to lose this movement, we can’t lose each other.”
The killing happened near the Wendy’s restaurant where a Black man, Rayshard Brooks, was killed by a white police officer June 12. The fast food outlet was later burned, and the area has since become a site for frequent demonstrations against police brutality.
Earlier Monday, Atlanta police helped as sanitation crews cleared the area around the torched Wendy’s. Flowers and memorials to Brooks, as well as posters with messages protesting police brutality, were cleared away.
Secoriea was slain during a particularly violent night in Atlanta on Saturday. Kemp’s office said that over thirty people were wounded by gunfire, including five dead, over the holiday weekend.
Kemp addressed the shootings on social media on Sunday night, saying the “recent trend of lawlessness is outrageous and unacceptable.”
“Georgians, including those in uniform, need to be protected from crime and violence,” Kemp tweeted. “While we stand ready to assist local leaders in restoring peace and maintaining order, we won’t hesitate to take action without them.”
The order says the declaration of a state of emergency is justified by “unlawful assemblage, violence, overt threats of violence, disruption of the peace and tranquility of this state and danger existing to persons and property.” The order is to remain in effect until at least June 13.
Authorities said Secoriea was in the car with her mother and another adult when the driver tried to drive through illegally placed barricades to get to a parking lot in the area. Armed individuals blocking the entrance opened fire on the vehicle, striking it multiple times and killing the child, police said.
“She was only 8 years old,” said her mother, Charmaine Turner. “She would have been on Tik Tok dancing on her phone, just got done eating. We understand the frustration of Rayshard Brooks. We didn’t have anything to do with that. We’re innocent. My baby didn’t mean no harm.”
The girl just wanted to get home to see her cousins, said her father, Secoriya Williamson.
“They say Black lives matter,” he said. “You killed your own.”
A 53-year-old man was also fatally shot over the weekend near the restaurant, Kemp noted.
“At that location, city officials have failed to quell ongoing violence with armed individuals threatening citizens, shooting at passersby, blocking streets, destroying local businesses, and defying orders to disperse,” his order says.
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The governor also cited vandalism at the Georgia Department of Public Safety headquarters early Sunday. The order says several dozen people “armed with rocks, spray paint, and fireworks” broke windows and tried to set fire to the building.
A spokesman for Bottoms didn’t immediately respond to requests for comment about the governor’s authorization of Guard troops.
In Washington, White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany lamented at Monday’s news briefing that she was not asked by reporters about weekend killings in Atlanta and other major U.S. cities. McEnany said she was asked “probably 12 questions about the Confederate flag” and was dismayed that she did not get one about the weekend shootings. She also said comments by Secoriea’s father “broke my heart.”
Associated Press writer Kate Brumback contributed to this report.


bonginoreport--2020-07-07--Protesters Returned to Home of Armed St. Louis Couple

Hundreds of chanting protestors returned to a wealthy St. Louis couple ’ s home , threatening , “ If we don ’ t get no justice , then they don ’ t get no peace.
” It ’ s a little wordy and the grammar is off , but chanters got ta chant .
The St. Louis couple — Mark and Patricia McCloskey — are successful defense attorneys living in Central West End ’ s posh Portland Place neighborhood .
They originally gained notoriety last week after brandishing firearms at rioters who literally gate-crashed their gated community .
Protestors ( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ) returned to the scene of the break-in , or nearly so , on Friday evening .
Only this time , instead of violently breaking into a private residential street , protestors marched along Kingshighway , a major north-south thoroughfare ( but not actually a highway ) passing right by the St. Louis couple ’ s mansion .
“ Chanting protesters on Friday stopped at the gate just outside the McCloskeys ’ home for about 15 minutes , ” according to the Associated Press .
The AP also reported that “ one protester @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he was going to jump over , but did not.
” That particular protestor may have had good cause to reconsider a second break-in .
This time , instead of being greeted by a frightened couple , protestors saw a home guarded by private security , “ as around a dozen ‘ men in plain clothes ’ were seen surrounding the property , ” according to a Summit News report .
VIDEO : Anti-Cop Protesters Crash Gates and St. Louis Couple Goes to Guns I used to live maybe a whole mile from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a bit east of Kingshighway , and have nothing but fond memories of the area .
I remember it as an eclectic , almost-entirely peaceful mix of rich and middle class and poor , of black and white , and of gay and straight .
But that was 30 years ago .
Peace was not on protestors ’ minds on Friday .
Let ’ s go back to that AP report : “ Racially diverse ” probably means “ mostly white , ” as the video seems to show .
In other words @ @ @ @ @ @ @ police violence are still having their movement hijacked by white progressives .
As for the St. Louis couple , defense attorneys who do a lot of pro bono work seem like a strange object for the mob ’ s obsession .
Unless , of course , the mob just hates rich , white Americans — which would seem to be the case here .
But what should really set you off isn ’ t that the crowd was trying to make life miserable for a St. Louis couple who had done nothing to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ having had the temerity to defend their own property .
It ’ s the chant , “ this is what democracy looks like.
” I guess that ’ s true since the mob is the purest form of democracy : A temporary and unhindered majority imposing its will on a helpless minority .
But this country is a constitutional republic with a few , necessary democratic trappings .
As such , the rights of the minority — the individual being the smallest minority — receive constitutional protections of their rights .
Starting with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the people is to peaceably assemble , not to bring street “ justice ” to a family neighborhood .
The right of the people is to petition the government to redress their grievances , not to make demands on a private couple .

Hundreds of chanting protestors returned to the home of a wealthy St. Louis couple, threatening, “If we don’t get no justice, then they don’t get no peace.”
It’s a little wordy and the grammar is off, but chanters gotta chant.
Here’s a clip:
The St. Louis couple — Mark and Patricia McCloskey — are successful defense attorneys living in Central West End’s posh Portland Place neighborhood. They originally gained notoriety last week after brandishing firearms at rioters who literally gate-crashed their gated community.
Protestors (if that’s the right word) returned to the scene of the break-in, or nearly so, on Friday evening.
Only this time, instead of violently breaking into a private residential street, protestors marched along Kingshighway, a major north-south thoroughfare (but not actually a highway) passing right by the St. Louis couple’s mansion.
“Chanting protesters on Friday stopped at the gate just outside the McCloskeys’ home for about 15 minutes,” according to the Associated Press.
The AP also reported that “one protester briefly straddled an iron gate as if he was going to jump over, but did not.”
That particular protestor may have had good cause to reconsider a second break-in.
This time, instead of being greeted by a frightened couple, protestors saw a home guarded by private security, “as around a dozen ‘men in plain clothes’ were seen surrounding the property,” according to a Summit News report.
I used to live maybe a whole mile from where this happened, on Lindell Boulevard a bit east of Kingshighway, and have nothing but fond memories of the area. I remember it as an eclectic, almost-entirely peaceful mix of rich and middle class and poor, of black and white, and of gay and straight. But that was 30 years ago.
Peace was not on protestors’ minds on Friday. Let’s go back to that AP report:
The racially diverse crowd on Friday carried signs reading “Black Lives Matter,” “Defund the Police” and “No Justice, No Peace,” and chanted slogans including, “when Black lives are under attack, what do we do? Stand up, fight back,” and “this is what democracy looks like.”
“Racially diverse” probably means “mostly white,” as the video seems to show. In other words, black Americans with real concerns about police violence are still having their movement hijacked by white progressives.
(AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
As for the St. Louis couple, defense attorneys who do a lot of pro bono work seem like a strange object for the mob’s obsession. Unless, of course, the mob just hates rich, white Americans — which would seem to be the case here.
But what should really set you off isn’t that the crowd was trying to make life miserable for a St. Louis couple who had done nothing to offend them, aside from existing and having had the temerity to defend their own property.
It’s the chant, “this is what democracy looks like.”
I guess that’s true since the mob is the purest form of democracy: A temporary and unhindered majority imposing its will on a helpless minority.
But this country is a constitutional republic with a few, necessary democratic trappings. As such, the rights of the minority — the individual being the smallest minority — receive constitutional protections of their rights.
Starting with the First Amendment:
Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances.
The right of the people is to peaceably assemble, not to bring street “justice” to a family neighborhood. The right of the people is to petition the government to redress their grievances, not to make demands on a private couple.


bonginoreport--2020-07-07--Former Warden at Ghislaine Maxwell’s Jail Says She Should Be on Suicide Watch

Ghislaine Maxwell should be kept on suicide watch at her federal lockup in Brooklyn because her case is too explosive to risk her killing herself behind bars , a former warden of the jail told The Post Tuesday .
Cameron Lindsay , who served as the warden at the Metropolitan Detention Center for three years , said he wouldn ’ t risk the possibility of her suicide because it would be “ unimaginable ” for her to escape the justice system .
“ She allegedly knows a great deal of information about a multitude of potential co-defendants in the actions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ This is just such a sensitive case , it ’ s absolutely imperative that the government get it right , ” he added .
“ Why take any chances ?
Just put her on suicide watch and keep her there until she ’ s out the door .
I would just not risk it.
” At the jail , an inmate is placed on suicide watch at the discretion of the warden and the chief psychologist at the facility .
Once on inmate is on suicide watch , a staff member @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by the psychologist , sits outside their cell and stares at them constantly to ensure they don ’ t attempt to kill themselves .
Lindsay added that Maxwell will likely be placed in a cell by herself because her high-profile case and wide publicity may make her a target for other inmates .
“ To take someone out like that , that would be a badge of honor in the subculture of prisons , ” he said .
“ Anytime an inmate with wide publicity of a very sensitive nature like this , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said , adding that inmates typically use shanks , blunt objects or even boiling water to injure a target .
Maxwell , who arrived at the Sunset Park jail Monday , was likely transported to the facility in “ full restraints , ” which includes leg irons , a belly chain and handcuffs .
After entering , she would ’ ve been stripped searched and cavity searched and given a medical examination .
She ’ ll likely ride out her time at the jail in “ administrative lockdown status , ” Lindsay added @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in a cell 23 hours a day .
She ’ d be given one hour of recreation time at a small outdoor area after being escorted from her cell in shackles under the lockdown status .
Maxwell , who is facing four counts of sex trafficking and two counts of perjury , was transferred to the facility on Monday after her arrest in New Hampshire , the Bureau of Prisons said .
She ’ ll be held at the jail until at least her bail hearing , which will be held either later @ @ @ @ @ @ @

Ghislaine Maxwell should be kept on suicide watch at her federal lockup in Brooklyn because her case is too explosive to risk her killing herself behind bars, a former warden of the jail told The Post Tuesday.
Cameron Lindsay, who served as the warden at the Metropolitan Detention Center for three years, said he wouldn’t risk the possibility of her suicide because it would be “unimaginable” for her to escape the justice system.
“She allegedly knows a great deal of information about a multitude of potential co-defendants in the actions against Jeffrey Epstein,” Lindsay said.
“This is just such a sensitive case, it’s absolutely imperative that the government get it right,” he added. “Why take any chances? Just put her on suicide watch and keep her there until she’s out the door. I would just not risk it.”
At the jail, an inmate is placed on suicide watch at the discretion of the warden and the chief psychologist at the facility.
Once on inmate is on suicide watch, a staff member or fellow inmate who has been trained by the psychologist, sits outside their cell and stares at them constantly to ensure they don’t attempt to kill themselves.
Lindsay added that Maxwell will likely be placed in a cell by herself because her high-profile case and wide publicity may make her a target for other inmates.
“To take someone out like that, that would be a badge of honor in the subculture of prisons,” he said.
“Anytime an inmate with wide publicity of a very sensitive nature like this, they become a target,” Lindsay said, adding that inmates typically use shanks, blunt objects or even boiling water to injure a target.
Maxwell, who arrived at the Sunset Park jail Monday, was likely transported to the facility in “full restraints,” which includes leg irons, a belly chain and handcuffs. After entering, she would’ve been stripped searched and cavity searched and given a medical examination.
She’ll likely ride out her time at the jail in “administrative lockdown status,” Lindsay added, which would keep her locked down in a cell 23 hours a day. She’d be given one hour of recreation time at a small outdoor area after being escorted from her cell in shackles under the lockdown status.
Maxwell, who is facing four counts of sex trafficking and two counts of perjury, was transferred to the facility on Monday after her arrest in New Hampshire, the Bureau of Prisons said. She’ll be held at the jail until at least her bail hearing, which will be held either later this week or early next week.


bonginoreport--2020-07-07--DOJ Releases More Notes From Peter Strzok and Others in Flynn Case

The Justice Department announced that it has unearthed further information related to the FBI ’ s investigation of retired Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn , including more notes taken by fired special agent Peter Strzok .
Michael Sherwin , the acting U.S. attorney in the nation ’ s capital , said Tuesday that the documents handed over to Flynn ’ s defense team included handwritten notes from Strzok taken at a meeting on Jan. 25 , 2017 ; notes from former Deputy Assistant Attorney General Tashina Gauhar at the same meeting ; an internal DOJ document dated Jan. 30 , 2017 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ General Dana Boente which were dated March 30 , 2017 .
The notes remain sealed by the court .
Attorney General William Barr assigned Jeffrey Jensen , the U.S. attorney for Eastern Missouri , to review the Flynn case earlier this year , and the federal prosecutor has found a number of documents that appear to have been concealed from Flynn ’ s defense team .
Notes from Strzok released in late June show former Vice President Joe Biden raised the Logan Act during an early January 2017 Oval Office meeting about Flynn @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Strzok abruptly stopped the FBI from closing its investigation into Flynn in early January 2017 at the insistence of the FBI ’ s “ seventh floor ” after the bureau had uncovered “ no derogatory information ” on Flynn .
Emails showed Strzok , along with FBI lawyer Lisa Page and several others , sought to continue investigating Flynn , even considering the Logan Act .
Notes from the FBI 's head of counterintelligence , Bill Priestap , show him asking , “ What is our goal ?
Truth/Admission or to get him @ @ @ @ @ @ @ him or get him fired ?
” Flynn , 61 , pleaded guilty in December 2017 to lying to FBI investigators , including Strzok , about his December 2016 conversations with a Russian envoy , but Flynn now claims he was set up by the FBI .
The Justice Department is seeking to drop the charges after a trove of information concealed from the defense was unearthed in recent months .
The appeals court ordered Judge Emmet Sullivan to grant the dismissal .
An email from March 2017 by Gauhar and notes taken @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a number of times in special counsel Robert Mueller ’ s lengthy 2019 report .
Mueller found that the Russians interfered in the 2016 election in a `` sweeping and systematic fashion , '' but he `` did not establish '' any criminal conspiracy between Trump and Russia .
Boente , who resigned from his position as the FBI ’ s general counsel effective at the end of June after a decadeslong career in the Justice Department , was the last-remaining active government official who signed off on one of the flawed Foreign @ @ @ @ @ @ @ campaign adviser Carter Page .
Strzok , Gauhar , and Boente are among the key players in the Russia investigation whom Republican South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham , the chairman of the Judiciary Committee , named as possible targets for a subpoena as part of his panel 's inquiry into the FBI ’ s Crossfire Hurricane counterintelligence investigation into links between Russia and the Trump campaign .

The Justice Department announced that it has unearthed further information related to the FBI’s investigation of retired Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn, including more notes taken by fired special agent Peter Strzok.
Michael Sherwin, the acting U.S. attorney in the nation’s capital, said Tuesday that the documents handed over to Flynn’s defense team included handwritten notes from Strzok taken at a meeting on Jan. 25, 2017; notes from former Deputy Assistant Attorney General Tashina Gauhar at the same meeting; an internal DOJ document dated Jan. 30, 2017; and handwritten notes from then-acting Attorney General Dana Boente which were dated March 30, 2017. The notes remain sealed by the court.
Attorney General William Barr assigned Jeffrey Jensen, the U.S. attorney for Eastern Missouri, to review the Flynn case earlier this year, and the federal prosecutor has found a number of documents that appear to have been concealed from Flynn’s defense team.
Notes from Strzok released in late June show former Vice President Joe Biden raised the Logan Act during an early January 2017 Oval Office meeting about Flynn.
Documents declassified this year indicate that Strzok abruptly stopped the FBI from closing its investigation into Flynn in early January 2017 at the insistence of the FBI’s “seventh floor” after the bureau had uncovered “no derogatory information” on Flynn. Emails showed Strzok, along with FBI lawyer Lisa Page and several others, sought to continue investigating Flynn, even considering the Logan Act.
Notes from the FBI's head of counterintelligence, Bill Priestap, show him asking, “What is our goal? Truth/Admission or to get him to lie, so we can prosecute him or get him fired?”
Flynn, 61, pleaded guilty in December 2017 to lying to FBI investigators, including Strzok, about his December 2016 conversations with a Russian envoy, but Flynn now claims he was set up by the FBI. The Justice Department is seeking to drop the charges after a trove of information concealed from the defense was unearthed in recent months. The appeals court ordered Judge Emmet Sullivan to grant the dismissal.
An email from March 2017 by Gauhar and notes taken by her in May 2017 are mentioned a number of times in special counsel Robert Mueller’s lengthy 2019 report. Mueller found that the Russians interfered in the 2016 election in a "sweeping and systematic fashion," but he "did not establish" any criminal conspiracy between Trump and Russia.
Boente, who resigned from his position as the FBI’s general counsel effective at the end of June after a decadeslong career in the Justice Department, was the last-remaining active government official who signed off on one of the flawed Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act warrants targeting onetime Trump campaign adviser Carter Page.
Strzok, Gauhar, and Boente are among the key players in the Russia investigation whom Republican South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham, the chairman of the Judiciary Committee, named as possible targets for a subpoena as part of his panel's inquiry into the FBI’s Crossfire Hurricane counterintelligence investigation into links between Russia and the Trump campaign.


bonginoreport--2020-07-07--Ilhan Omar Calls for Dismantling of “U.S. Economy and Political Systems”

Democratic Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar called for the “ dismantling ” of the U.S. economy and political system Tuesday .
“ As long as our economy and political systems prioritize profit without considering who is profiting , who is being shut out , we will perpetuate this inequality , ” Omar said .
“ We can not stop at criminal justice system .
We must begin the work of dismantling the whole system of oppression wherever we find it.
” Omar held an event Tuesday in her home state of Minnesota with members of the Minnesota People of Color and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that the purpose of the event was to address “ racism in policing ” in the aftermath of George Floyd ’ s death .
( RELATED : Poll : Patriotism In The US Falls To Record Low , Less Than Half Polled ‘ Extremely Proud ’ To Be American ) Omar has joined calls from local Democratic leaders to defund the police after four Minneapolis police officers were fired and charged in connection to Floyd ’ s death .
The Minneapolis City Council unanimously voted to get rid of the city ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : Ilhan Omar Explains Why She Supports Sanctions On Iran ) Omar said she supported the vote because she believes the Minneapolis Police Department is beyond reform .
“ You can ’ t really reform a department that is rotten to the root , ” Omar said at the time .
“ What you can do is rebuild .
And so this is our opportunity , you know , as a city to come together , have the conversation of what public safety looks like , who enforces the most dangerous crimes that @ @ @ @ @ @ @

Democratic Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar called for the “dismantling” of the U.S. economy and political system Tuesday.
“As long as our economy and political systems prioritize profit without considering who is profiting, who is being shut out, we will perpetuate this inequality,” Omar said. “We cannot stop at criminal justice system. We must begin the work of dismantling the whole system of oppression wherever we find it.”
Ilhan Omar calls for “dismantling” of the U.S. “economy and political systems.” In case it wasn’t clear. pic.twitter.com/B8DJdQvSxB — Ian Miles Cheong (@stillgray) July 7, 2020
Omar held an event Tuesday in her home state of Minnesota with members of the Minnesota People of Color and Indigenous Caucus. Omar tweeted earlier Tuesday that the purpose of the event was to address “racism in policing” in the aftermath of George Floyd’s death. (RELATED: Poll: Patriotism In The US Falls To Record Low, Less Than Half Polled ‘Extremely Proud’ To Be American)
The murder of George Floyd reawakened calls to address racism in policing and reform our criminal justice system. I’m live with leaders of the Minnesota People of Color and Indigenous Caucus to discuss our work to make systemic changes on Facebook now: https://t.co/14DTGnadcT — Rep. Ilhan Omar (@Ilhan) July 7, 2020
Omar has joined calls from local Democratic leaders to defund the police after four Minneapolis police officers were fired and charged in connection to Floyd’s death. The Minneapolis City Council unanimously voted to get rid of the city’s police department in June. (RELATED: Ilhan Omar Explains Why She Supports Sanctions On Iran)
Omar said she supported the vote because she believes the Minneapolis Police Department is beyond reform.
“You can’t really reform a department that is rotten to the root,” Omar said at the time. “What you can do is rebuild. And so this is our opportunity, you know, as a city to come together, have the conversation of what public safety looks like, who enforces the most dangerous crimes that take place in our community.”


bonginoreport--2020-07-07--Up to $3.4 Million in PPP Loans Went to Companies Linked to CCP

Millions from the federal government ’ s Paycheck Protection Program were sent to Chinese Communist Party-linked companies and state-owned enterprises .
Entities led by high-ranking Chinese Communist Party ( CCP ) members , collaborators with state-owned enterprises , and Confucius Institute partners rank among the beneficiaries of the U.S. government ’ s coronavirus pandemic bailout .
These companies received up to $ 3.4 million from the U.S. federal government according to Treasury Department ’ s records released on Monday .
Beyond funding the opposition in the ongoing economic and information warfare between China and the U.S. , Chinese companies often @ @ @ @ @ @ @ censorship standards , routinely steal intellectual property , and spearhead massive outsourcing-fueled trade deficits at great cost to American jobs and workers .
Despite this , CCP-linked companies which benefited from the program meant to save American businesses and jobs hurt by the coronavirus include : As a global transportation and logistics company , China United Transport ’ s brands itself as a lifeline for the global supply chain .
With weekly shipments to “ Beijing , Shanghai , Guangzhou , Shenzhen , Hong Kong , Tianjing , Dalian , Qingdao , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ several Chinese state-owned ocean and air carriers .
China United lists AirChina , a state-owned enterprise that has received awards from the CCP and boasts it “ has always demonstrated its strong brand image as a government-controlled enterprise ” in its company profile .
Another partner , COSCO Shipping Lines , features 11 out of its 13 board members listing CCP affiliations in their biographies .
The Chairman and Managing Director Yang Zhijian , for example , serves as the Deputy Secretary of the CCP ’ s Central Committee and Deputy Managing Director @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The CCP also retains a majority stake in partners China Eastern Airline and China Southern Airline .
China Manufacturers Alliance is a facilitator of U.S. dependence on Chinese manufacturing , defining its mission as “ uniting major tire manufacturers in China under a unique and powerful cooperative alliance.
” Beyond serving as a boon for the Chinese economy , its parent company is Shanghai Huayi Group .
The group is headed by CCP members including its president Lili Gu and Technology Director Dengxi Wu .
Boardmember Liu Genyuan has also advised the CCP @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a predatory investment scheme whereby China funnels extensive amounts of money to developing countries who often default on the loans they are provided .
This allows the CCP to seize control of critical infrastructure and facilitate the regime ’ s quest to end the world ’ s reliance on the West by bringing countries into their technological and financial orbit .
China Luxury Advisors , which strives to “ engage the global Chinese consumer , ” boasts on its homepage that it ’ s a Tencent International Premium Agency Partner and Official Alibaba @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the State Department ’ s Bureau of International Security and Nonproliferation as a “ tool of the Chinese government , ” noting the company has “ no meaningful ability to tell the Chinese Communist Party ‘ no ’ if officials decide to ask for their assistance.
” It also provides “ a foundation of technology-facilitated surveillance and social control ” as part of the CCP ’ s broader crusade “ to shape the world consistent with its authoritarian model , ” the report added .
And CCP collaboration is not far-fetched : its @ @ @ @ @ @ @ links to the CCP , currently serving as a Congressional Deputy and Standing Committee member and assisting the CCP with “ law enforcement and security issues ” and collaborating on “ patriotic ” video games .
Alibaba founder Jack Ma is a member of the CCP who insisted at a Wall Street Journal event to “ be in love with them , ” referencing the CCP .
Forbes reported the “ Chinese Government Has A Huge “ Stake ” In Alibaba ” in 2015 and The New York Times unearthed the company ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ investment firms , Boyu Capital , Citic Capital Holdings and CDB Capital , the China Development Bank ’ s private investment arm ” in 2014 .
The Times also noted Alibaba ’ s “ senior executive ranks included sons or grandsons of the most powerful members of the ruling Communist Party.
” China Luxury Advisors also “ works closely with WeChat to register and manage official accounts , develop mini-programs , create content , and place advertising across Tencent ’ s platforms.
” WeChat is a Tencent-owned messaging app with a track record @ @ @ @ @ @ @ content counter to the state ’ s narratives and users are often subject to CCP surveillance and data breaches .
China Institute has a nearly 100-year history of working alongside the CCP .
Notable events it touts on its timeline include : Chinatex is a global cotton trading enterprise focusing on apparel .
The company ’ s introduction page boasts of its state-owned status and subservience to the CCP ’ S five-year plans : In July 2016 , Chinatex was integrated into Cofco Group as its wholly-owned subsidiary subject to approval by the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Five-Year Plan , Chinatex is now adhering to the overall guiding principle of “ professional management and industrialization development ” , shouldering the important historical missions of “ serving as the major force in maintaining the safety of the national cotton industry , a leader in cotton market regulation , and a practitioner of green , environmentally friendly factories ” , vigorously enhancing its vitality , influence and control in the industry , and striving to become a world-class cotton merchant .
The Beijing-based manufacturer is responsible for siphoning American manufacturing and textile @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is WenxueCity , a Chinese-language news aggregator intended for expatriates .
The outlet routinely links to content from CCP run and funded media outlets such as China Network Television .
The news of the loans going to CCP-linked companies is sure to raise eyebrows , especially given the Trump administration ’ s recent focus on China in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic and the crackdown in Hong Kong .

Millions from the federal government’s Paycheck Protection Program were sent to Chinese Communist Party-linked companies and state-owned enterprises.
Entities led by high-ranking Chinese Communist Party (CCP) members, collaborators with state-owned enterprises, and Confucius Institute partners rank among the beneficiaries of the U.S. government’s coronavirus pandemic bailout.
These companies received up to $3.4 million from the U.S. federal government according to Treasury Department’s records released on Monday.
Beyond funding the opposition in the ongoing economic and information warfare between China and the U.S., Chinese companies often coerce American companies to comply with their censorship standards, routinely steal intellectual property, and spearhead massive outsourcing-fueled trade deficits at great cost to American jobs and workers.
Despite this, CCP-linked companies which benefited from the program meant to save American businesses and jobs hurt by the coronavirus include:
China United Transport, $350,000-$1,000,000
As a global transportation and logistics company, China United Transport’s brands itself as a lifeline for the global supply chain.
With weekly shipments to “Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Hong Kong, Tianjing, Dalian, Qingdao, and Ningbo,” the company works with several Chinese state-owned ocean and air carriers.
China United lists AirChina, a state-owned enterprise that has received awards from the CCP and boasts it “has always demonstrated its strong brand image as a government-controlled enterprise” in its company profile.
Another partner, COSCO Shipping Lines, features 11 out of its 13 board members listing CCP affiliations in their biographies.
The Chairman and Managing Director Yang Zhijian, for example, serves as the Deputy Secretary of the CCP’s Central Committee and Deputy Managing Director Qian Weizhong serves as Party Secretary.
The CCP also retains a majority stake in partners China Eastern Airline and China Southern Airline.
China Manufacturers Alliance, $350,000-$1,000,000
China Manufacturers Alliance is a facilitator of U.S. dependence on Chinese manufacturing, defining its mission as “uniting major tire manufacturers in China under a unique and powerful cooperative alliance.”
Beyond serving as a boon for the Chinese economy, its parent company is Shanghai Huayi Group. The group is headed by CCP members including its president Lili Gu and Technology Director Dengxi Wu.
Boardmember Liu Genyuan has also advised the CCP’s Belt and Road Initiative, a predatory investment scheme whereby China funnels extensive amounts of money to developing countries who often default on the loans they are provided.
This allows the CCP to seize control of critical infrastructure and facilitate the regime’s quest to end the world’s reliance on the West by bringing countries into their technological and financial orbit.
China Luxury Advisors, $150,000-$350,000
China Luxury Advisors, which strives to “engage the global Chinese consumer,” boasts on its homepage that it’s a Tencent International Premium Agency Partner and Official Alibaba Partner.
Tencent has been identified by the State Department’s Bureau of International Security and Nonproliferation as a “tool of the Chinese government,” noting the company has “no meaningful ability to tell the Chinese Communist Party ‘no’ if officials decide to ask for their assistance.”
It also provides “a foundation of technology-facilitated surveillance and social control” as part of the CCP’s broader crusade “to shape the world consistent with its authoritarian model,” the report added. And CCP collaboration is not far-fetched: its CEO is also known to have direct links to the CCP, currently serving as a Congressional Deputy and Standing Committee member and assisting the CCP with “law enforcement and security issues” and collaborating on “patriotic” video games.
Alibaba founder Jack Ma is a member of the CCP who insisted at a Wall Street Journal event to “be in love with them,” referencing the CCP. Forbes reported the “Chinese Government Has A Huge “Stake” In Alibaba” in 2015 and The New York Times unearthed the company’s “deep political connections of the investment firms, Boyu Capital, Citic Capital Holdings and CDB Capital, the China Development Bank’s private investment arm” in 2014.
The Times also noted Alibaba’s “senior executive ranks included sons or grandsons of the most powerful members of the ruling Communist Party.”
China Luxury Advisors also “works closely with WeChat to register and manage official accounts, develop mini-programs, create content, and place advertising across Tencent’s platforms.” WeChat is a Tencent-owned messaging app with a track record of banning or censoring users who share content counter to the state’s narratives and users are often subject to CCP surveillance and data breaches.
China Institute, $150,000-$350,000
China Institute has a nearly 100-year history of working alongside the CCP. Notable events it touts on its timeline include:
China Institute is instrumental in the Chinese Government’s decision to provide additional funds to Chinese students through its Committee on Wartime Planning for Chinese Students in the United States. The New York-based advocacy group also hosts a Confucius Institute in partnership with East China Normal University (ECNU), a state-funded University which advertises its adherence to CCP “education and other related policies” in its teachings. The partnership has allowed Confucius Institutes to metastasize into nine K-12 schools despite being controversial operations replete with “undisclosed ties to Chinese institutions, and conflicted loyalties,” propaganda, and intellectual property theft, according to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ).’ The Confucius Institute’s Beijing Headquarters, colloquially known as “Hanban,” pushes teachers to use “teaching resources” penned by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) itself. Chinatex, $150,000-$350,000
Chinatex is a global cotton trading enterprise focusing on apparel. The company’s introduction page boasts of its state-owned status and subservience to the CCP’S five-year plans:
In July 2016, Chinatex was integrated into Cofco Group as its wholly-owned subsidiary subject to approval by the State Council. According to its 13th Five-Year Plan, Chinatex is now adhering to the overall guiding principle of “professional management and industrialization development”, shouldering the important historical missions of “serving as the major force in maintaining the safety of the national cotton industry, a leader in cotton market regulation, and a practitioner of green, environmentally friendly factories”, vigorously enhancing its vitality, influence and control in the industry, and striving to become a world-class cotton merchant.
The Beijing-based manufacturer is responsible for siphoning American manufacturing and textile jobs.
GateChina, $150,000-$350,000
GateChina’s flagship website is WenxueCity, a Chinese-language news aggregator intended for expatriates. The outlet routinely links to content from CCP run and funded media outlets such as China Network Television.
The news of the loans going to CCP-linked companies is sure to raise eyebrows, especially given the Trump administration’s recent focus on China in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic and the crackdown in Hong Kong.


bonginoreport--2020-07-07--Ford Foundation Donates Millions to “Defund The Police”

that temporarily raises interior temperatures to help reduce viral concentrations inside the vehicle .
This May in Detroit , Ford Motors unveiled its newest Police SUV – complete withthat temporarily raises interior temperaturesto help reduce viral concentrations inside the vehicle .
“ Everything about it was designed for keeping police officers safe , comfortable and ready for action , ” said Bill Gubing , a Ford engineer , last year .
Ford Motors built America ’ s first police cruiser in 1950 .
Today the company holds 65 percent of the market share for police cars .
Meanwhile , in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is proudly taking part in the Defund the Police movement on its website : “ We ’ ve seen our grantees at the forefront of the change that ’ s taken place over the last few days—from the City Council of Minneapolis ’ s pledge to dismantle the police department to reimagine public safety , to Mayor Garcetti ’ s commitment to divest $ 250 million of the LAPD ’ s budget.
” Founded in 1936 by Edsel Ford , the Ford Foundation is one of the country ’ s most recognized charitable @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out $ 500 million in grants to promote a “ just , fair , and peaceful world with opportunity for all.
” But now , for the first time since 1976 , a member of the Ford Motors dynasty sits on the Board of the Foundation .
Henry “ Sonny ” Ford , joined the Foundation ’ s Board of Trustees in February of 2019 to help drive its “ racial injustice ” agenda .
Speaking in February 2019 , Foundation president Darren Walker said : “ Although we were established to be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in southeastern Michigan have marked a reconnection with the Ford family , coming full circle with Henry ’ s election to our board.
” ‘ RACISM AND VIOLENCE AT THE HEART OF THE AMERICAN STORY ’ .
Mr. Ford oversees grant-making policies , management and governance at the Foundation .
He also serves as a public ambassador for the Foundation ’ s work .
The move is aimed at giving the Ford Foundation more legitimacy as it presses forward with its social justice policies .
But it could spell trouble for the Ford @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Ford Foundation ’ s push to abolish the police in America , we turn to their website : “ The deaths of George Floyd , Breonna Taylor , Ahmaud Arbery , Tony McDade and Sean Reed are the result of an ugly , painful legacy of systemic racism and violence at the heart of the American story .
It ’ s a story that begins with the genocide of indigenous peoples and continued with the enslavement of African people , whose free labor built the wealth of countless white Americans.
” Translation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , it was unfair , and now , the country ’ s people deserve no peace .
This appears to be the Ford Foundation ’ s new doctrine .
How does Mr. Ford conceptualize his risk of being associated with the Foundation , given its history of working to spread Marxism through this country and others ?
For the answer , we turn to a video from November 2019 , from the Ford Foundation ’ s YouTube channel .
Titled , “ Extending Privilege , ” Mr. Ford discusses in the video , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at the Foundation with his prominent role at the Ford Motor Company .
Mr. Ford says that he happily accepts the risks his Foundation ’ s work poses to his family ’ s car company .
He chuckles as he recounts for the audience the effects of a boycott the company faced in the past as a result of its linkage to the Foundation .
“ My grandfather would be extremely proud , as I am , of the work the Foundation is supporting today , ” says Ford .
To understand how @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a juggernaut like the Defund the Police movement , it is helpful to view them as a broker .
The Foundation acts as an intermediary between their paid grantees – all of kindred spirits – who work on behalf of the Foundation to change , and then to set , American domestic policy .
Since 2016 , Ford Foundation has given roughly $ 7.8 million to Black Lives Matters and other similar groups through a partnership with Borealis Philanthropy .
These groups are now the public face of the Defund the Police movement @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a group seeded by the Foundation back in 2015 called Black Youth Project 100 ( BYP100 ) at the University of Chicago .
Their mission was to “ Disband , Disarm , Disempower ” the police .
Since the group ’ s founding , the Ford Foundation has given them $ 3.1 million .
BYP100 now serves as central command – recruiting protesters , providing professional protester training , and coordinating protests in cities across the U.S .
But the Foundation knows protesters alone can not strip police departments from coast-to-coast .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , media outlets , and legal groups to create a public echo chamber preaching the gospel of abolishing the police .
The Brookings Institution , Center for American Progress , Forward Justice , ACLU , Center for Popular Democracy , the Guardian newspaper , and ProPublica make up part of the Foundation ’ s brain trust .
The ACLU ’ s Paige Fernandez wrote an article in the June issue of Cosmopolitan “ Defunding the Police Isn ’ t Punishment—It Will Actually Make Us Safer.
” The ACLU publishing this anti-police harangue in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ aged 18-34 , during a time when domestic violence crimes are surging , is not an accident .
In the Foundation ’ s headquarters of New York City , we ’ ll soon see what a Defund the Police victory looks like .
The New York Post reports that since riots began and calls to defund the police have grown louder – police retirements have climbed 33 percent year over year .
According to the NYPD , murders are up 23 percent in the city .
Nonviolent crimes like burglaries and car theft @ @ @ @ @ @ @ week the New York City Council placated protesters demands cutting $ 1 billion from the NYPD budget .
IN THEIR OWN BACKYARD .
In Mr. Ford ’ s hometown of Detroit , murder is up 25 percent since last year and there have been 271 non-fatal shootings – up 30 percent , according to Deadline Detroit .
In an interview with the Let it Rip news program that aired on Fox2 Detroit on June 11th , Chief James Craig said that Detroiters were “ extremely angry ” that outsiders converged on their city @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , all to force leaders to disband their own police .
He says this about the Defund protestors : “ There is another agenda being advanced – anarchy .
You have to ask yourself why.
” When asked about similar protests in other cities , Chief Craig said , “ their strategy and coordination was very similar , it was planned.
” Wonder if the Chief knows that the Ford family itself is involved in this coordination and planning to bring murder and mayhem into his own backyard ?
Does Mr. Ford , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ care about the impact that defunding the Detroit PD would have on thousands of the company ’ s other employees living in the city ?
As the Foundation ’ s campaign gains traction , how will owners of America ’ s 3,000 Ford dealerships feel about the association of their brand with efforts to Defund the Police in their own hometowns ?
And how will the Defund efforts carried out by the Foundation impact the sale of those new high-tech police vehicles the Ford Motor Company is rolling out ?
Will the Ford @ @ @ @ @ @ @ its employee , better yet – its most recognizable ambassador – Henry Ford III , to sit on this Foundation ’ s board prove to be strategic blunder ?

REVEALED: Ford Motors Makes Millions from Police Cruisers While the Ford Foundation Donates Millions to ‘Defund The Police’ (Updated)
technology to help reduce viral concentrations inside the vehicle. This May in Detroit, Ford Motors unveiled its newest Police SUV – complete withthat temporarily raises interior temperaturesto help reduce viral concentrations inside the vehicle.
“Everything about it was designed for keeping police officers safe, comfortable and ready for action,” said Bill Gubing, a Ford engineer, last year.
Ford Motors built America’s first police cruiser in 1950. Today the company holds 65 percent of the market share for police cars.
Meanwhile, in New York City, the Ford Foundation is proudly taking part in the Defund the Police movement on its website:
“We’ve seen our grantees at the forefront of the change that’s taken place over the last few days—from the City Council of Minneapolis’s pledge to dismantle the police department to reimagine public safety, to Mayor Garcetti’s commitment to divest $250 million of the LAPD’s budget.”
Founded in 1936 by Edsel Ford, the Ford Foundation is one of the country’s most recognized charitable organizations. In 2019, it handed out $500 million in grants to promote a “just, fair, and peaceful world with opportunity for all.”
But now, for the first time since 1976, a member of the Ford Motors dynasty sits on the Board of the Foundation.
Henry “Sonny” Ford, joined the Foundation’s Board of Trustees in February of 2019 to help drive its “racial injustice” agenda.
Speaking in February 2019, Foundation president Darren Walker said: “Although we were established to be an independent institution, our recent efforts in southeastern Michigan have marked a reconnection with the Ford family, coming full circle with Henry’s election to our board.”
‘RACISM AND VIOLENCE AT THE HEART OF THE AMERICAN STORY’.
Mr. Ford oversees grant-making policies, management and governance at the Foundation. He also serves as a public ambassador for the Foundation’s work.
The move is aimed at giving the Ford Foundation more legitimacy as it presses forward with its social justice policies. But it could spell trouble for the Ford car company.
To find the core of Ford Foundation’s push to abolish the police in America, we turn to their website:
“The deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, Tony McDade and Sean Reed are the result of an ugly, painful legacy of systemic racism and violence at the heart of the American story. It’s a story that begins with the genocide of indigenous peoples and continued with the enslavement of African people, whose free labor built the wealth of countless white Americans.”
Translation: America’s founding was unjust, it was unfair, and now, the country’s people deserve no peace. This appears to be the Ford Foundation’s new doctrine.
How does Mr. Ford conceptualize his risk of being associated with the Foundation, given its history of working to spread Marxism through this country and others?
For the answer, we turn to a video from November 2019, from the Ford Foundation’s YouTube channel.
Titled, “Extending Privilege,” Mr. Ford discusses in the video, among other things, him straddling responsibilities at the Foundation with his prominent role at the Ford Motor Company.
Mr. Ford says that he happily accepts the risks his Foundation’s work poses to his family’s car company. He chuckles as he recounts for the audience the effects of a boycott the company faced in the past as a result of its linkage to the Foundation.
“My grandfather would be extremely proud, as I am, of the work the Foundation is supporting today,” says Ford.
To understand how the Foundation harnesses its grantees to create a juggernaut like the Defund the Police movement, it is helpful to view them as a broker. The Foundation acts as an intermediary between their paid grantees – all of kindred spirits – who work on behalf of the Foundation to change, and then to set, American domestic policy.
Since 2016, Ford Foundation has given roughly $7.8 million to Black Lives Matters and other similar groups through a partnership with Borealis Philanthropy. These groups are now the public face of the Defund the Police movement.
But the movement was born from a group seeded by the Foundation back in 2015 called Black Youth Project 100 (BYP100) at the University of Chicago. Their mission was to “Disband, Disarm, Disempower” the police.
Since the group’s founding, the Ford Foundation has given them $3.1 million. BYP100 now serves as central command – recruiting protesters, providing professional protester training, and coordinating protests in cities across the U.S.
But the Foundation knows protesters alone cannot strip police departments from coast-to-coast.
FORD’S INFORMATION WAR.
The Ford Foundation also pours millions into think-tanks, media outlets, and legal groups to create a public echo chamber preaching the gospel of abolishing the police. The Brookings Institution, Center for American Progress, Forward Justice, ACLU, Center for Popular Democracy, the Guardian newspaper, and ProPublica make up part of the Foundation’s brain trust.
The ACLU’s Paige Fernandez wrote an article in the June issue of Cosmopolitan “Defunding the Police Isn’t Punishment—It Will Actually Make Us Safer.”
The ACLU publishing this anti-police harangue in a magazine whose audience is mostly women aged 18-34, during a time when domestic violence crimes are surging, is not an accident.
In the Foundation’s headquarters of New York City, we’ll soon see what a Defund the Police victory looks like.
The New York Post reports that since riots began and calls to defund the police have grown louder – police retirements have climbed 33 percent year over year.
According to the NYPD, murders are up 23 percent in the city. Nonviolent crimes like burglaries and car theft are also escalating.
And just last week the New York City Council placated protesters demands cutting $1 billion from the NYPD budget.
IN THEIR OWN BACKYARD.
In Mr. Ford’s hometown of Detroit, murder is up 25 percent since last year and there have been 271 non-fatal shootings – up 30 percent, according to Deadline Detroit.
But Detroit’s police chief gets what’s happening.
In an interview with the Let it Rip news program that aired on Fox2 Detroit on June 11th, Chief James Craig said that Detroiters were “extremely angry” that outsiders converged on their city, bringing with them violence and chaos, all to force leaders to disband their own police.
He says this about the Defund protestors: “There is another agenda being advanced – anarchy. You have to ask yourself why.” When asked about similar protests in other cities, Chief Craig said, “their strategy and coordination was very similar, it was planned.”
Wonder if the Chief knows that the Ford family itself is involved in this coordination and planning to bring murder and mayhem into his own backyard?
Does Mr. Ford, who also works at Ford Motors, care about the impact that defunding the Detroit PD would have on thousands of the company’s other employees living in the city?
As the Foundation’s campaign gains traction, how will owners of America’s 3,000 Ford dealerships feel about the association of their brand with efforts to Defund the Police in their own hometowns?
And how will the Defund efforts carried out by the Foundation impact the sale of those new high-tech police vehicles the Ford Motor Company is rolling out?
Will the Ford Motor Company’s decision to allow its employee, better yet – its most recognizable ambassador – Henry Ford III, to sit on this Foundation’s board prove to be strategic blunder?
Stay tuned.
UPDATE FROM THE EDITOR JULY 8 2020: Since publication the Ford Motor Company has been in touch with The National Pulse to distance itself from the decisions of the Foundation, despite the new link in the form of Henry Ford III.
Ford Motor Company says they are totally separate from the Ford Foundation, and that the motor company has its own charitable arm.
“Ford is proud to be America’s long-time leader in producing police, emergency and first responder vehicles,” they said. “Our Police Interceptor vehicles are by far the top choice of law enforcement and other emergency services agencies across the country.”
The company statement also included the following: “To be clear, Ford believes racism, abuse of power and repression in law enforcement must be addressed and stamped out wherever they exist. Good law enforcement agencies and officers play a critical positive role in our communities, but safety and fairness must be inclusive of all, everywhere.”
They added: “…neither Ford Motor Company nor the Ford Motor Company Fund has provided funding to any campaign to “defund the police.””
Meanwhile, Henry Ford III continues to exercise authority at both the Foundation – which does support Defund The Police – and the Ford Motor Company.