saraacater--2020-08-11--DOJ Lawyers Hint At Explosive New Evidence That Led Barr To Drop Charges Against Michael Flynn

Michael Flynn ’ s case took center stage again Tuesday , as his attorney Sidney Powell argued to the D.C .
Circuit Court that dismissing the case against her client is the judicial and appropriate legal action to take since Justice Department prosecutors had asked for the case to be dismissed .
Stunningly , it appears that there is more evidence that has not been made public in the case of Flynn that led the Department of Justice and Attorney General William Barr to request that the charges be dropped .
For Powell and Flynn the news of new evidence @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has been a tumultuous battle over the past year against Judge Emmet G. Sullivan , who has been fighting against the DOJ ’ s decision to drop the charges against the three-star general , who once served under President Obama as his director of the Defense Intelligence Agency .
Powell has been arguing all year that Sullivan ’ s actions teeter on extreme bias against her client and she has also stated that his actions , which have prolonged the case against Flynn , are unjustified .
The Justice Department attorney Jeffery Wall @ @ @ @ @ @ @ questions of the panel that was grilling them on all the details of the case .
It was during the trial that Wall hinted at the new evidence in support of Flynn .
He told the judges that Barr ’ s decision to drop the charges against Flynn , were in part , due to information that the DOJ hasn ’ t yet shared with the public .
Wall said “ the Attorney General sees this in the context of nonpublic information from other investigations.
” “ It may be possible that the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he was not able to share with the court and so what we put in front of the court were the reasons that we could , but it may not be the whole picture available to the executive branch , ” he added .
“ The attorney general made that decision or that judgment on the basis of lots of information .
Some of it is public and fleshed out in the motion .
Some of it is not.
” The hint at more evidence and information obtained by Barr in Flynn ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Justice Department has its own ongoing investigation into the FBI ’ s alleged malfeasance in the handling of Flynn ’ s case and that of its investigation into President Donald Trump ’ s campaign .
Wall did not reveal what the information might be but it may have something to do with the ongoing investigations at the Justice Department .
These Justice Department investigations are separate but concurrent with the current trial against Flynn that was instigated by the same culprits in the FBI .
Sullivan ’ s handling of the case before @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Flynn ’ s supporters , who view the charges against him as concocted .
Powell , who has been fighting for Flynn ’ s freedom since taking over his case last year , told the 10 panel judge court that her client is guaranteed by the Constitution a fair and speedy trial .
His trial has been nothing of the sort , she argued , as Sullivan , who is overseeing his case has failed to adhere to the Justice Department ’ s request to dismiss the case against her client .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a prosecutor , ” Powell told the court .
She stressed to the judges that it ’ s the DOJ that determines whether or not to prosecute a case , not the judge that is supposed to be ‘ by law ’ impartial .
She also argued that Sullivan ’ s “ court can ’ t continue a prosecution on its own.
” The arguments , both by Powell and by the Justice Department , cited the case of U.S. v. Fokker as D.C .
Circuit Court precedent for Flynn ’ s case @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a mandamus and the situation in the Fokker case was similar Flynns .
The panel of judges , however , was tough and they pushed Powell on both the historical context of the Fokker trial and the arguments made by Sullivan ’ s amicus curiae .
For example , Judge Judith Rogers pointed out that in the case of Fokker the judge had already ruled making the situation different than that of Flynns .
Powell , however , argued that it was not up to Sullivan to appoint himself as a pseudo prosecutor @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the actions he has taken to ensure that the case is not dismissed against her client .
For example , she noted that the process of dragging out the case is unconstitutional to his right to a speedy and fair trial , as well as Sullivan ’ s actions because the process he created in the case is “ way beyond the pale.
” Powell reiterated that the process installed by Sullivan into Flynn ’ s case shows extraordinary bias on the part of Sullivan who went out of his way to appoint @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Gleeson , as his amicus curiae in the case .
Gleeson ’ s arguments on behalf of the court in a case where the executive branch had dropped charges is extraordinarily unusual .
Why ?
Because a mountain of evidence has surfaced revealing that Flynn is not guilty of a crime .
There was never any precedent , what-so-ever , to charge him or investigate him as a conspirator of the Russian government and further , the FBI agents who interviewed Flynn never believed he was lying .
Moreover , days before the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ White House in January , 2017 an FBI memo of the counterintelligence investigation into Flynn revealed that “ no derogatory information ” was found on Flynn , nor anyone associated with Flynn .
The memo literally asked that the investigation into the three-star general be dropped but former FBI Special Agent Peter Strzok refused to drop the case and continued the investigation into Flynn .
Strzok has since been fired from the FBI for his actions during the now debunked Russia Trump campaign investigation .

Michael Flynn’s case took center stage again Tuesday, as his attorney Sidney Powell argued to the D.C. Circuit Court that dismissing the case against her client is the judicial and appropriate legal action to take since Justice Department prosecutors had asked for the case to be dismissed.
Stunningly, it appears that there is more evidence that has not been made public in the case of Flynn that led the Department of Justice and Attorney General William Barr to request that the charges be dropped. For Powell and Flynn the news of new evidence supporting his innocence is significant.
It has been a tumultuous battle over the past year against Judge Emmet G. Sullivan, who has been fighting against the DOJ’s decision to drop the charges against the three-star general, who once served under President Obama as his director of the Defense Intelligence Agency. Powell has been arguing all year that Sullivan’s actions teeter on extreme bias against her client and she has also stated that his actions, which have prolonged the case against Flynn, are unjustified.
The Justice Department attorney Jeffery Wall, along with Powell argued and answered questions of the panel that was grilling them on all the details of the case. It was during the trial that Wall hinted at the new evidence in support of Flynn.
He told the judges that Barr’s decision to drop the charges against Flynn, were in part, due to information that the DOJ hasn’t yet shared with the public. Wall said “the Attorney General sees this in the context of nonpublic information from other investigations.”
“It may be possible that the attorney general had before him information that he was not able to share with the court and so what we put in front of the court were the reasons that we could, but it may not be the whole picture available to the executive branch,” he added. “The attorney general made that decision or that judgment on the basis of lots of information. Some of it is public and fleshed out in the motion. Some of it is not.”
The hint at more evidence and information obtained by Barr in Flynn’s case is not surprising as the Justice Department has its own ongoing investigation into the FBI’s alleged malfeasance in the handling of Flynn’s case and that of its investigation into President Donald Trump’s campaign.
Wall did not reveal what the information might be but it may have something to do with the ongoing investigations at the Justice Department.
These Justice Department investigations are separate but concurrent with the current trial against Flynn that was instigated by the same culprits in the FBI. Sullivan’s handling of the case before his court has been consistently criticized by Flynn’s supporters, who view the charges against him as concocted.
Powell, who has been fighting for Flynn’s freedom since taking over his case last year, told the 10 panel judge court that her client is guaranteed by the Constitution a fair and speedy trial. His trial has been nothing of the sort, she argued, as Sullivan, who is overseeing his case has failed to adhere to the Justice Department’s request to dismiss the case against her client.
“Gen. Flynn is a defendant without a prosecutor,” Powell told the court. She stressed to the judges that it’s the DOJ that determines whether or not to prosecute a case, not the judge that is supposed to be ‘by law’ impartial.
She also argued that Sullivan’s “court can’t continue a prosecution on its own.”
The arguments, both by Powell and by the Justice Department, cited the case of U.S. v. Fokker as D.C. Circuit Court precedent for Flynn’s case. Powell noted that the case used a mandamus and the situation in the Fokker case was similar Flynns.
The panel of judges, however, was tough and they pushed Powell on both the historical context of the Fokker trial and the arguments made by Sullivan’s amicus curiae.
For example, Judge Judith Rogers pointed out that in the case of Fokker the judge had already ruled making the situation different than that of Flynns.
Powell, however, argued that it was not up to Sullivan to appoint himself as a pseudo prosecutor in Flynn’s case based on the actions he has taken to ensure that the case is not dismissed against her client. For example, she noted that the process of dragging out the case is unconstitutional to his right to a speedy and fair trial, as well as Sullivan’s actions because the process he created in the case is “way beyond the pale.”
Powell reiterated that the process installed by Sullivan into Flynn’s case shows extraordinary bias on the part of Sullivan who went out of his way to appoint his friend and retired judge, John Gleeson, as his amicus curiae in the case. Gleeson’s arguments on behalf of the court in a case where the executive branch had dropped charges is extraordinarily unusual. Why? Because a mountain of evidence has surfaced revealing that Flynn is not guilty of a crime. There was never any precedent, what-so-ever, to charge him or investigate him as a conspirator of the Russian government and further, the FBI agents who interviewed Flynn never believed he was lying.
Moreover, days before the FBI special agents interviewed Flynn at the White House in January, 2017 an FBI memo of the counterintelligence investigation into Flynn revealed that “no derogatory information” was found on Flynn, nor anyone associated with Flynn.
The memo literally asked that the investigation into the three-star general be dropped but former FBI Special Agent Peter Strzok refused to drop the case and continued the investigation into Flynn. Strzok has since been fired from the FBI for his actions during the now debunked Russia Trump campaign investigation.


saraacater--2020-08-11--Freedom Fighter: China Is Benefiting And Cultivating America’s Political Chaos and Division

Freedom fighter and Japanese journalist Yoko Ishii feels compelled to speak out against the Chinese Communist Party ’ s control of Hong Kong .
She also has a warning for America : China will take advantage of a divided America , as it does to other nations throughout the world .
The recent national security law passed in Hong Kong is one example .
Beijing ’ s authoritarian regime didn ’ t flinch at the onslaught of criticism from around the globe after it passed the strict law that forbids anyone from speaking out against the CCP .
The law @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hearts of Hong Kong citizens , stop the freedom protests , and give China an excuse to target freedom fighters like Ishii ’ s close friend Andy Chan .
Chan is also a friend of Sara Carter and this reporter .
Carter spoke on stage with Chan on a trip last fall to South Korea .
He is now in Hong Kong and under surveillance by the Chinese authoritarian regime .
Chan founded the Honk Kong National Party and has been an outspoken advocate for freedom and liberty in his country .
Ishii @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ blood brother.
” She told “ The Sara Carter Podcast ” Monday that Chan ’ s fight continues even as the situation in his country becomes more dangerous .
For example , this week Honk Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai was arrested by Chinese authorities .
Like Chan , Lai has been an outspoken fighter for liberty and he ’ s never shied away from exposing the truth .
“ I have feared that one day the Chinese Communist Party would grow tired not only of Hong Kong ’ s free press @ @ @ @ @ @ @ That day has come , ” Lai wrote in The New York Times in May , when Beijing passed the national security law .
Along with Lai , six others were taken into custody .
According to Ishii , Chan fears he could be next saying , “ He ’ s [ Chan ] probably struggling whether to decide how to fight because Andy is such an iconic leader of Hong Kong , especially for pro-independence people.
” She added , “ So if he does , even if he doesn ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ caught .
That ’ s what we think .
And so maybe he wants to do something politically , maybe he is thinking about strategy or maybe he believes that it ’ s best to keep quiet and just leave .
They ’ re under the regime of which I don ’ t think that he wants to .
But I ’ m pretty sure that he is struggling right now .
And it ’ s up to us outsiders to work for him.
” Ishii says the current civil unrest in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to all Americans that when a country is divided , authoritarians will exploit the chaos to advance their agendas .
The CCP is no exception , she explained .
“ So when I look what the rioters in the US are thinking their opinion seems like , as you said , like Marxists like communists , ” Ishii said .
“ And if you look at world history , communism has killed people the most .
And what I think is that when America is no longer united , then a CCP led @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , “ And when that happens , you will no longer have freedom .
And it is like you can just see what ’ s happening in Tibet , East Turkistan , Southern Mongolia and Hong Kong today , and they don ’ t have freedom .
They don ’ t even have a normal life .
Their everyday life is always threatened .
So I really don ’ t want America to be like that.
” There is , however , an opportunity for the United States to exert its power over @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Hong Kong and that would mean slamming Beijing with economic sanctions and even military force , Ishii told Carter .

Freedom fighter and Japanese journalist Yoko Ishii feels compelled to speak out against the Chinese Communist Party’s control of Hong Kong. She also has a warning for America: China will take advantage of a divided America, as it does to other nations throughout the world.
The recent national security law passed in Hong Kong is one example. Beijing’s authoritarian regime didn’t flinch at the onslaught of criticism from around the globe after it passed the strict law that forbids anyone from speaking out against the CCP. The law is intended to strike fear into the hearts of Hong Kong citizens, stop the freedom protests, and give China an excuse to target freedom fighters like Ishii’s close friend Andy Chan.
Chan is also a friend of Sara Carter and this reporter. Carter spoke on stage with Chan on a trip last fall to South Korea. He is now in Hong Kong and under surveillance by the Chinese authoritarian regime.
Chan founded the Honk Kong National Party and has been an outspoken advocate for freedom and liberty in his country. Ishii says her husband Hidetoshi considers Chan a “blood brother.”
She told “The Sara Carter Podcast” Monday that Chan’s fight continues even as the situation in his country becomes more dangerous. For example, this week Honk Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai was arrested by Chinese authorities.
Like Chan, Lai has been an outspoken fighter for liberty and he’s never shied away from exposing the truth. “I have feared that one day the Chinese Communist Party would grow tired not only of Hong Kong’s free press but also of its free people. That day has come,” Lai wrote in The New York Times in May, when Beijing passed the national security law.
Along with Lai, six others were taken into custody. According to Ishii, Chan fears he could be next saying, “He’s [Chan] probably struggling whether to decide how to fight because Andy is such an iconic leader of Hong Kong, especially for pro-independence people.”
She added, “So if he does, even if he doesn’t do anything, he will eventually get caught. That’s what we think. And so maybe he wants to do something politically, maybe he is thinking about strategy or maybe he believes that it’s best to keep quiet and just leave. They’re under the regime of which I don’t think that he wants to. But I’m pretty sure that he is struggling right now. And it’s up to us outsiders to work for him.”
Ishii says the current civil unrest in the United States should serve as a warning to all Americans that when a country is divided, authoritarians will exploit the chaos to advance their agendas. The CCP is no exception, she explained.
“So when I look what the rioters in the US are thinking their opinion seems like, as you said, like Marxists like communists,” Ishii said. “And if you look at world history, communism has killed people the most. And what I think is that when America is no longer united, then a CCP led China would come in.”
She continued, “And when that happens, you will no longer have freedom. And it is like you can just see what’s happening in Tibet, East Turkistan, Southern Mongolia and Hong Kong today, and they don’t have freedom. They don’t even have a normal life. Their everyday life is always threatened. So I really don’t want America to be like that.”
There is, however, an opportunity for the United States to exert its power over the Chinese Communist Party over its actions in Hong Kong and that would mean slamming Beijing with economic sanctions and even military force, Ishii told Carter.


saraacater--2020-08-11--Rep. Jayapal: Biden is ‘Movable’ and ‘I Will Be Pushing Him’ Before He Is Even In The White House

Rep. Pramila Jayapal ( D-WA ) confirmed the fears of many conservatives on Monday during an interview for The Daily Show .
She admitted Biden is in fact “ moveable ” and progressives like Jayapal , who is the co-chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus , will move him to the left and further from the ideals of the nation ’ s founders even before a potential-President Biden took office .
Citing actions of the Biden-Sanders Unity Task Force , the representative said she and fellow progressives were able to “ significantly push Joe Biden to do things that he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ He is movable , he is listening , and he does understand that we need turnout from young people , from folks of color , and I ’ m going to do everything I can to help get him elected , ” she said on the talk show .
“ And then , I ’ m going to be right out front making sure that we continue to push for the policies that we need as a country.
” With conservative commentators and publications suggesting Biden is a puppet for his eventual @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he surrounds himself with , these comments can be seen as proof that this is in fact the plan .
President Trump said last month that Biden is a “ puppet of the militant left .
”

UPDATE:
In a significant turn of events, Attorney General Merrick Garland made a surprising announcement on Friday, elevating Delaware U.S. Attorney David Weiss to the role of special counsel. This decision marks a shift in focus towards the investigation of the Biden family’s financial matters. The probe, which encompasses Hunter Biden’s tax affairs and any potential connections his father, President Joe Biden, might have with his foreign associates, is slated to extend into the 2024 election cycle. Interestingly, this move comes as former President Donald Trump is simultaneously facing two federal indictments from the same department.
Garland stressed that the decision to appoint Weiss as an independent prosecutor aligns with the “public interest” and adheres to departmental regulations. Importantly, this transition was initiated by Weiss himself, who, earlier this week, conveyed his belief that the investigation had reached a point where he should proceed as a special counsel.
Weiss is no stranger to this intricate landscape. He is the federal prosecutor responsible for bringing charges against President Biden’s son, Hunter Biden, in Delaware. Recent times have witnessed the unfolding of legal proceedings involving Hunter Biden, including a probation-oriented plea arrangement that was ultimately rejected by a judge. In June, Hunter Biden agreed to a deal with federal prosecutors, admitting guilt in two tax-related offenses and a firearm charge, potentially leading to the dismissal of the latter charge. This latest development underscores the intensification of scrutiny into the financial affairs of the Biden family and highlights the evolving legal landscape involving prominent political figures.
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Attorney General Merrick Garland will speak to the public Friday afternoon. It is highly anticipated because I believe, as do many others, that he may be getting ready to announce the appointment of a Special Counsel to investigate “Hunter Biden” and his financial dealings overseas. Although, welcome there are still too many concerns with the DOJ that need to be addressed and there is little faith among many Americans that anything will be done.
Americans have witnessed the makings and the result of a two tiered justice system since President Trump was elected and then the continuing targeting of Trump even after his term as president.
I’ve spoken about the need for an outside investigation into Hunter Biden and President Biden at length on my podcast, The Sara Carter Show and on Fox News. But I’ve been jaded by the failures of past investigations and the weaponization of the Justice Department to do its job. The failure of the DOJ to be blind and just has been devastating to our nation.
Will Garland appoint a special counsel? I don’t know but as Americans we must demand that our leadership, our bureaucracies and our law makers follow the rule of law without prejudice. If they do not, as we have seen over the past decade with the establishments attacks on President Donald Trump and the weaponization of the system to target him, then our foundation will not only be fractured but it will be irreparable.
Either way, the alleged crimes and obvious financial connections linked to the Biden family with adversarial nations like China and Russia must be thoroughly investigated and the investigation must be made public. The Biden connections and large sums of money taken from government connected energy companies in Ukraine must also be thoroughly vetted and any improprieties must be made public.


saraacater--2020-08-11--ACLU Director Demands That DHS Be Dismantled

American Civil Liberties Union Director Anthony Romero penned his thoughts on the Department of Homeland Security in a USA Today opinion piece — he called for the dismantling of the agency and said it is a “ loaded weapon that sits on the proverbial coffee table in the Oval Office.
” The piece lists issues the ACLU has against the department including spying on Black Lives Matter leaders , killing foreign nationals , and supposedly separating children from their parents at the border — an act that is used to try to stop human trafficking and kidnapping and to verify @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ The short history of DHS has been filled with violence , the stoking of fear and a lack of oversight .
The department ’ s horrific tactics are being used in cities across the country , ” Romero wrote .
He called out the DHS for treatment of rioters and protestors in Portland — the ACLU is already suing the agency for this .
“ People across the political spectrum watched in disbelief a federal agents were deployed to American cities — despite objections by mayors and governors — to escalate violence @ @ @ @ @ @ @ exercising their constitutional rights in Portland , placed them in unmarked vehicles and took them to undisclosed locations , ” Romero wrote .
Romero called for the agency to be broken up and for the nation to start over with how to approach national security .
“ We can preserve our freedoms and our security better by dismantling DHS and beginning anew , ” he said .


saraacater--2020-08-11--Biden Staffers Donated To Bail Out Alleged Violent Criminals In Minnesota

A nonprofit organization based in MInnesota saw a surge of donations during the riots over George Floyd ’ s death and helped bail out criminals charged with offenses like sexual assault , attempted murder and murder , as reported by Fox News .
The donors included several members of the Biden campaign .
The Minnesota Freedom Fund raised millions of dollars to free rioters — a whopping $ 35 million .
Among those helped by the donations were Darnika Floyd and Christopher Boswell .
Floyd is facing a charge of second-degree murder after allegedly stabbing a friend to death and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ kidnapping .
The MFF put up $ 100,000 on behalf of Floyd and $ 350,000 for Boswell .
Among the donors were Patrick McCarthy , an organizer for Biden in New Hampshire , South Carolina , Virginia , and Florida .
The thread on Twitter shows a chain of present and former BIden staffers , as well as Democratic organizers across the nation touting their donation receipt to the fund bailing out alleged murderers and sexual assaulters .
In the wake of the # MeToo movement and questions surrounding Biden ’ s strange @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be strategic for his staff to be so publically braggadocious about freeing these criminals .


saraacater--2020-08-11--Listen Live: Appeals Court Rehears Michael Flynn’s Request To Dismiss Case Against Him

The full U.S. Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit will rehear the oral argument Tuesday to determine whether Federal District Court Judge Emmet G. Sullivan must dismiss the perjury case against former Trump National Security Advisor Michael Flynn .
The decision to drop the case against Flynn was initiated by his defense lawyer Sidney Powell and the Department of Justice under Attorney General William Barr , who stated that the overwhelming evidence reveals that Flynn is not guilty of the crimes he was accused of by former Special Counsel Robert Mueller ’ s prosecutors .
The FBI conducted a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2017 at the White House .
That interview became the impetus to remove him from his White House position and later would lead to charges in which Flynn pleaded guilty .
Flynn has stated that he only pleaded guilty after being strong armed by the prosecution , which threatened to drag his son , Michael Flynn Jr. , into the legal mess .
Flynn was also facing millions of dollars of mounting debt in his nearly three year defense .
He replaced his previous defense team with Powell , who has been fighting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The FBI officials who interviewed Flynn at the White House regarding his communications with former Russian Ambassador Sergey Kislyak did not believe he was lying according to documents discovered by Powell .
A series of documents were withheld from Flynn ’ s defense team , which Powell argued was exculpatory evidence that would have changed the tide of the case against her client .
The case has been an American saga with many ups and downs and today ’ s hearing before the 10 judge panel is the most important .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the case as determined by Attorney General Barr .

In a recent development, the Tate brothers, Andrew and Tristan, along with two associates, find themselves at the center of a high-profile case involving human trafficking allegations.
The charges leveled against them indicate the formation of an organized criminal group in 2021 with the intent to carry out human trafficking operations not only in Romania but also in the United States and the United Kingdom, according to the BBC.
The investigation, which led to their arrest in December last year, has culminated in an indictment filed with the Bucharest court. According to the indictment, the Tate brothers are accused of luring their victims with false promises of love and marriage. Seven individuals have been identified as alleged victims, who were later coerced and subjected to a harrowing ordeal.
Prosecutors contend that the victims were taken to locations in Ilfov county, Romania, where they faced constant surveillance, intimidation, and control. The defendants allegedly forced the victims into debt and coerced them into participating in pornographic activities, with the explicit material subsequently shared on social media platforms. Shockingly, one of the defendants is accused of raping a woman on two occasions in March 2022, further amplifying the gravity of the charges.
While the trial is not expected to commence immediately, as a Romanian judge is granted 60 days to inspect the case files, it is anticipated to be a protracted legal battle. The complexity of the case and the severity of the charges will undoubtedly result in a lengthy trial process, with several years potentially passing before a verdict is reached.
Representatives for the Tate brothers released a statement acknowledging the unsurprising nature of the news but maintaining their belief in their innocence.
As reported by the BBC, the Tate brothers media team stared, “While this news is undoubtedly predictable, we embrace the opportunity it presents to demonstrate their innocence and vindicate their reputation.”
They expressed their eagerness to present a comprehensive body of evidence meticulously collected over time, which they believe will substantiate their claims of innocence and restore their tarnished reputation.
However, it should be noted that additional charges, such as money laundering and trafficking of minors, are still under investigation. If evidence is uncovered to support these allegations, a separate indictment could be filed, further complicating the legal proceedings for the defendants.
Andrew Tate, who gained notoriety through his participation in the reality television show Big Brother, has a controversial past, having been removed from the show in 2016 following a video that appeared to depict him assaulting a woman.
Despite subsequent bans on social media platforms due to his contentious statements, he has managed to amass a following, particularly among young men, by promoting an ostentatious and hyper-masculine lifestyle.
As the case unfolds, public attention will undoubtedly be drawn to the trial, with many eagerly awaiting the outcome and hoping for justice to be served for the alleged victims. The complex web of charges and the high-profile nature of the defendants ensure that this trial will be closely monitored and scrutinized by the media and the public alike.
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saraacater--2020-08-12--Hillary endorses Kamala: ‘She’s an incredible public servant and leader’

Former Secretary of State under the Obama administration and former First Lady , Hillary Clinton endorsed today Joe Biden ’ @ @ @ @ @ , Sen. Kamala Harris .
Hillary Clinton was the Democrat choice for President in 2016 @ @ @ @ @ Trump .
“ I ’ m thrilled to welcome @ KamalaHarris to a historic Democratic @ @ @ @ @ in a tweet .
“ She ’ s already proven herself to be an incredible @ @ @ @ @ And I know she ’ ll be a strong partner to @ JoeBiden .
Please @ @ @ @ @ back and getting her elected .
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saraacater--2020-08-12--Seattle Police Chief Quits After Council Defunds Police, Couldn’t Bring Herself To Fire Officers

Seattle Police Chief Carmen Best announced her resignation on Tuesday , citing a “ lack of respect for officers ” and the inevitable firings that will take place of colored police officers as a result of the Seattle City Council ’ s decision to defund the police .
Best squashed theories that she was retiring because of a pay cut or protestors — but because she couldn ’ t see the officers let go , saying “ I really couldn ’ t do it.
” The Seattle City Council ’ s decision to reduce the police force by laying off @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have to fire a great number of minority officers which “ goes against my principles and convictions , ” she said in a Tuesday press conference .
Best said she was “ really reflective ” about her resignation and “ it ’ s highly distressful ” for her that there wasn ’ t a sufficient plan in place and that officers she cares about would have to be let go .
After a reporter asked the Chief what led her to the final decision , Best said it was not about the money @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that somehow , it had something to do with the salary , but nobody joins a police department to get rich , ” Best said .
“ I would have chosen another profession if money was a motivator.
” She cited the need for a plan and that it was “ highly disappointing to not see one in place ” after the council ’ s decision .
The now-former Chief read an email from a Black officer she recently met .
The email , Best said , brought tears to her eyes — @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lose their jobs .
“ I ’ ve finally been hired after applying for five years and I was ecstatic that it was under your command , ” the email from a officer read .
“ Being an African American male with you as my Chief , made the fact that I had served my country under the honorable Barack Obama , that much sweeter.
” Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan took to Twitter last night to express her feelings about the resignation .
Perhaps Durkan and the rest of the Seattle council members @ @ @ @ @ @ @ see the damage and pain their decision made in the name of “ social justice ” has done to the very race of people they supposedly sought to benefit .

Seattle Police Chief Carmen Best announced her resignation on Tuesday, citing a “lack of respect for officers” and the inevitable firings that will take place of colored police officers as a result of the Seattle City Council’s decision to defund the police. Best squashed theories that she was retiring because of a pay cut or protestors — but because she couldn’t see the officers let go, saying “I really couldn’t do it.”
The Seattle City Council’s decision to reduce the police force by laying off up to 100 officers meant Best would have to fire a great number of minority officers which “goes against my principles and convictions,” she said in a Tuesday press conference.
Best said she was “really reflective” about her resignation and “it’s highly distressful” for her that there wasn’t a sufficient plan in place and that officers she cares about would have to be let go.
Police Chief @CarmenBest was asked what led to her decision to resign.
She said she could not be part of firing young officers of color as a result of @SeattleCouncil’s decision to Defund the department.
“I’m done… can’t do it.”
Listen to this email.
This is heartbreaking. pic.twitter.com/vxA6zhRCFm — Benny (@bennyjohnson) August 12, 2020
After a reporter asked the Chief what led her to the final decision, Best said it was not about the money.
“It’s been intimated that somehow, it had something to do with the salary, but nobody joins a police department to get rich,” Best said. “I would have chosen another profession if money was a motivator.”
She cited the need for a plan and that it was “highly disappointing to not see one in place” after the council’s decision.
The now-former Chief read an email from a Black officer she recently met. The email, Best said, brought tears to her eyes — specifically because officers like this will likely lose their jobs.
“I’ve finally been hired after applying for five years and I was ecstatic that it was under your command,” the email from a officer read. “Being an African American male with you as my Chief, made the fact that I had served my country under the honorable Barack Obama, that much sweeter.”
Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan took to Twitter last night to express her feelings about the resignation.
Today is a sad day for Seattle in a hard, hard year. For the past 30 years, Chief Best has been one of those leaders that has shown up and shown what she is made of. I will freely admit that I wish she were staying on, and that I asked whether she would. — Mayor Jenny Durkan (@MayorJenny) August 11, 2020
Perhaps Durkan and the rest of the Seattle council members who voted to defund the police will see the damage and pain their decision made in the name of “social justice” has done to the very race of people they supposedly sought to benefit.


saraacater--2020-08-12--Flashback: Harris Said America ‘should have that conversation’ About Felons In Prison Getting Right

Flashback: Harris Said America ‘should have that conversation’ About Felons In Prison Getting Right To Vote. She’s No Centrist

Former California Attorney General Sen. Kamala Harris may have been too tough on petty crime criminals but don ’ t be fooled .
She ’ s not a centrist and many of her views appear to align with the radical left .
‘ In fact , some go hand in hand with socialist Democrat Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders .
Here ’ s one example that ’ s been resurfaced since presumptive Democratic Presidential candidate Joe Biden selected Harris for his running mate : her appearance last year on CNN ’ s Town Hall .
In one exchange with CNN ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Harris is asked if felons , including the Boston Marathon bomber , should be given the right to vote from prison .
The felons comprised those that committed sexual , as well as aggravated assault , and even prisoners from death row , stated Lemon .
Harris responded that yes , America “ should have that conversation.
” What ?
Does anyone with common sense even for one minute think that a felon should be given the right to vote from prison ?
Harris also explained her role as an advocate that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have already served their sentences saying , “ I agree that the right to vote is one of the very important components of citizenship and it is something that people should not be stripped of needlessly is why I have been a long advocate of making sure that formerly incarcerated are not denied a right to vote.
” She went onto say that in some states former felons are permanently deprived the right to vote and it is an issue that she wishes to change .
“ These are policies that go back @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that go back to the policies of disenfranchisement , ” she said .
It ’ s strange that these are her positions on the issue when she was highly criticized before for her stringent prosecution of minor crimes and her failure in California to investigate police officer related shootings .
She was highly criticized for her lack of action .
Read this excerpt from The New York Times Indeed , an examination of that record shows how Ms. Harris was far more reticent in another time of ferment a half-decade ago .
Since @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2011 , she had largely avoided intervening in cases involving killings by the police .
Protesters in Oakland distributed fliers saying : “ Tell California Attorney General Kamala Harris to prosecute killer cops !
It ’ s her job !
” Watch Harris and Lemon below .
Decide for yourself what trajectory our nation would take if she and former Vice President Joe Biden were elected to the White House .

Former California Attorney General Sen. Kamala Harris may have been too tough on petty crime criminals but don’t be fooled. She’s not a centrist and many of her views appear to align with the radical left. ‘
In fact, some go hand in hand with socialist Democrat Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders.
Here’s one example that’s been resurfaced since presumptive Democratic Presidential candidate Joe Biden selected Harris for his running mate: her appearance last year on CNN’s Town Hall. In one exchange with CNN’s Don Lemon in April, 2019, Harris is asked if felons, including the Boston Marathon bomber, should be given the right to vote from prison.
The felons comprised those that committed sexual, as well as aggravated assault, and even prisoners from death row, stated Lemon.
Harris responded that yes, America “should have that conversation.”
What? Does anyone with common sense even for one minute think that a felon should be given the right to vote from prison?
Harris also explained her role as an advocate that fights for voting rights for those who have already served their sentences saying, “I agree that the right to vote is one of the very important components of citizenship and it is something that people should not be stripped of needlessly is why I have been a long advocate of making sure that formerly incarcerated are not denied a right to vote.”
She went onto say that in some states former felons are permanently deprived the right to vote and it is an issue that she wishes to change.
“These are policies that go back to Jim Crowe, these are policies that go back to the policies of disenfranchisement,” she said.
It’s strange that these are her positions on the issue when she was highly criticized before for her stringent prosecution of minor crimes and her failure in California to investigate police officer related shootings. She was highly criticized for her lack of action.
Read this excerpt from The New York Times
Indeed, an examination of that record shows how Ms. Harris was far more reticent in another time of ferment a half-decade ago.
Since becoming California’s attorney general in 2011, she had largely avoided intervening in cases involving killings by the police. Protesters in Oakland distributed fliers saying: “Tell California Attorney General Kamala Harris to prosecute killer cops! It’s her job!”
Watch Harris and Lemon below. Decide for yourself what trajectory our nation would take if she and former Vice President Joe Biden were elected to the White House.


saraacater--2020-08-12--President Kamala? 59% Of Voters Don’t Think Biden Will Finish First Term

A new poll from Rasmussen Reports shows voters are not confident in Biden ’ s ability to serve a full term in the White House .
His newly announced running mate , Senator Kamala Harris ( D-CA ) , would take the reins if this prediction came to fruition .
The results find 59 percent of likely voters believe it ’ s likely Harris will be president before the end of the four-year term if Biden wins .
Only 39 percent of those surveyed find this possibility very likely .
The poll also found that 35 percent consider it unlikely @ @ @ @ @ @ @ before the four-year term ends — just 14 percent consider the proposition not at all likely .
Interestingly , 49 percent of Democrats surveyed think it is likely Biden will not complete his term .
73 percent of Republicans and 57 percent of Independents agree .
The results also note over half of voters are simply voting against Trump and don ’ t seem to care who runs against him .
There is historically low interest in Biden ’ s VP pick as voters consider it a vote against the current administration .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ likely voters and was conducted August 6 and 9 , 2020 .


saraacater--2020-08-12--Nationwide Unrest And Riots Drive Jewish Veterans To Arm Themselves And Protect Their Own

I received an unexpected message this week that gave me a new sense of hope that I wasn ’ t , in fact , alone in my thinking about the current tension in our country posing a threat to the Jewish community .
The Twitter Direct Message came from Leibel Mangel , someone I have admired for so long .
Mangel served in the Israel Defense Forces as a combat soldier .
He was a lone soldier , meaning he chose to serve as an American .
He enlisted at 19 , leaving his hometown of Cincinnati to fight terrorism @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hostile battlefields .
What ’ s more , Mangel ’ s grandfather is one of the youngest living survivors of Auschwitz .
The issue of antisemitism is personal for him and he ’ s made it his life ’ s mission to be outspoken against it .
His battle didn ’ t end when he hung up his IDF uniform and returned to the States .
Rather , Mangel ’ s fight was now to be fought , although differently , on his home soil .
Directing a new organization under “ Magen @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Veterans Program , ” Mangel has set out to train Jewish veterans from both the U.S. military and IDF to protect Jewish communities and institutions .
“ As anti-semitism and civil unrest continues to rise at alarming rates , we have made the decision to stop relying on others to protect us , ” Mangel told me .
Over a period of twelve months , the veterans learn security tactics including training in firearms and Krav Maga , a self-defense system used by the IDF .
The program also gives a purpose to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is often very difficult and contributes to Post Traumatic Stress Disorder , commonly seen in veterans .
The group mobilized trained security from within the Jewish community when rioters in Los Angeles targeted entire Jewish neighborhoods and many local Kosher stores and synagogues .
According to reports , the group responded to 10 break-ins and received hundreds of Whats-App alerts at the time .
The group also reportedly stopped vandals from destroying a local synagogue .
Unfortunately , many others were ruined .
“ History has not been kind to those who can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from within .
We will utilize our most skilled protectors , our military veterans , to ensure the safety of our community and the future of our people , ” he added .
Although many rioters have called for defunding the police , the Jewish community sees the police as an ally amid the uptick in violence and chaos .
Mangel is one of them and his organization works in concert with local police departments to ensure community safety .
“ We are very proud of our relationship with our Police Departments .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the safety of our Jewish community .
We have been in constant communication and look forward to continuing to coordinate with law enforcement at every level to keep our community safe , ” he explained .
What happened in Los Angeles is just part of the story and it ’ s a reason why Mangel hopes to not only bring security to the Jewish community in California , but to Jewish communities across the nation .
When riots started in the streets of D.C. after the tragic death of George Floyd , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ neighborhood restaurants , but also my spirit , my synagogue .
I still walk by the building to see the shadow of a hateful phrase spraypainted on the historic building that I don ’ t think will ever come off unless repainted .
We always had a guard at the front to protect us and I never felt unsafe even after similar instances of vandalism .
In fact , looking back on my childhood , it wasn ’ t at all abnormal to have bomb threats to our Jewish schools or community centers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , as I came to learn what those groups taking aim at my synogague truly want to achieve , I decided to take a course on personal protection and safety .
I never felt compelled to , I sometimes floated the idea among my non-Jewish friends who encouraged me to , but I never even took the time to understand why I needed to .
I think that ’ s a flaw of my community and sometimes it ’ s not even a flaw , but just that we are optimistic and try @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
When Mangel called me , it was when I realized this .
As we ’ ve learned throughout our history , reality hits us often when it ’ s too late when things are already dangerous .
Right now , there are calls to defund the police and anti-law enforcement rhetoric is at an all-time high .
This , combined with a rise in Jew-hatred , makes it difficult to know who will be there for us .
I ’ ve come to realize that it may be us that needs to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ spoken with European Jews , the ones who haven ’ t yet fled to Israel but certainly consider it , who struggle to get full support from their governments in defending their synagogues , schools , and businesses .
Often , they ’ re funding the majority of their own security .
In the Netherlands , for example , 2019 saw a 35 percent increase in antisemitic incidents .
Still , the Jewish community ’ s calls for extra support have fallen on deaf ears in the Dutch parliament .
And although the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ establish a national antisemitism coordinator , and passed a number of initiatives to combat the hate , a motion to fund security for synagogues failed .
“ Usually , us Jews in the European diaspora , we in a way , look up to American Jews where a community seems to be a lot more vibrant , established , bigger of course , for obvious reasons .
But , now , with antisemitism making a comeback in the United States , this is something that , ironically , we in Europe have more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Aron Vrieler , a spokesman for the Center for Information and Documentation on Israel ( CIDI ) told me .
Vrieler added that there is some support from many municipalities such as Amsterdam and the central government allocates funds for security as well .
But a majority of the funds , which is roughly estimated to be about 70 percent ( 1.5 million Euros ) of the Jewish community ’ s security costs , comes from the community itself , he said .
He explained , “ As you may understand , this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The Netherlands was spared fatal antisemitic terrorist attacks in the recent years , unlike Germany , France and Belgium .
However , borders are completely open .
The risks here are hardly different than in those countries.
” With three major antisemitic attacks in 2019 on a Jewish business in Jersey City , a Rabbi ’ s home in Monsey , and a synagogue in Poway , gathering as Jews as a community is under threat in America , and it ’ s a threat to our lives .
Antisemitism is happening @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a daily basis .
Luckily , our situation is still better than in European countries .
As the amazing Bari Weiss once said , “ Jews here have experienced the best diaspora experience that we ’ ve ever had in all of Jewish history.
” Our founders , she said , viewed themselves “ as new Israelites starting a new promised land ” and supported the full integration of Jewish people in America .
That very Jewish experience in America our founding fathers set to create for us is exactly what Mangel wants @ @ @ @ @ @ @ learn more or get involved with Magen Am and the Lone Soldier Program , click here .

I received an unexpected message this week that gave me a new sense of hope that I wasn’t, in fact, alone in my thinking about the current tension in our country posing a threat to the Jewish community. The Twitter Direct Message came from Leibel Mangel, someone I have admired for so long.
Mangel served in the Israel Defense Forces as a combat soldier. He was a lone soldier, meaning he chose to serve as an American. He enlisted at 19, leaving his hometown of Cincinnati to fight terrorism and antisemitism on one of the most hostile battlefields.
What’s more, Mangel’s grandfather is one of the youngest living survivors of Auschwitz. The issue of antisemitism is personal for him and he’s made it his life’s mission to be outspoken against it.
https://twitter.com/LeibelMangel/status/1123994199647506436
His battle didn’t end when he hung up his IDF uniform and returned to the States. Rather, Mangel’s fight was now to be fought, although differently, on his home soil.
Directing a new organization under “Magen Am” called “The Lone Soldier Veterans Program,” Mangel has set out to train Jewish veterans from both the U.S. military and IDF to protect Jewish communities and institutions.
“As anti-semitism and civil unrest continues to rise at alarming rates, we have made the decision to stop relying on others to protect us,” Mangel told me.
Over a period of twelve months, the veterans learn security tactics including training in firearms and Krav Maga, a self-defense system used by the IDF. The program also gives a purpose to those returning from their service, which is often very difficult and contributes to Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, commonly seen in veterans.
The group mobilized trained security from within the Jewish community when rioters in Los Angeles targeted entire Jewish neighborhoods and many local Kosher stores and synagogues. According to reports, the group responded to 10 break-ins and received hundreds of Whats-App alerts at the time. The group also reportedly stopped vandals from destroying a local synagogue. Unfortunately, many others were ruined.
“History has not been kind to those who can not secure and protect their own community from within. We will utilize our most skilled protectors, our military veterans, to ensure the safety of our community and the future of our people,” he added.
Although many rioters have called for defunding the police, the Jewish community sees the police as an ally amid the uptick in violence and chaos. Mangel is one of them and his organization works in concert with local police departments to ensure community safety.
“We are very proud of our relationship with our Police Departments. Our local police play a vital role in the safety of our Jewish community. We have been in constant communication and look forward to continuing to coordinate with law enforcement at every level to keep our community safe,” he explained.
What happened in Los Angeles is just part of the story and it’s a reason why Mangel hopes to not only bring security to the Jewish community in California, but to Jewish communities across the nation.
When riots started in the streets of D.C. after the tragic death of George Floyd, the groups targeted my favorite stores and neighborhood restaurants, but also my spirit, my synagogue. I still walk by the building to see the shadow of a hateful phrase spraypainted on the historic building that I don’t think will ever come off unless repainted.
We always had a guard at the front to protect us and I never felt unsafe even after similar instances of vandalism. In fact, looking back on my childhood, it wasn’t at all abnormal to have bomb threats to our Jewish schools or community centers. That was normal.
Only recently, as I came to learn what those groups taking aim at my synogague truly want to achieve, I decided to take a course on personal protection and safety. I never felt compelled to, I sometimes floated the idea among my non-Jewish friends who encouraged me to, but I never even took the time to understand why I needed to. I think that’s a flaw of my community and sometimes it’s not even a flaw, but just that we are optimistic and try to see the good in this world.
When Mangel called me, it was when I realized this.
As we’ve learned throughout our history, reality hits us often when it’s too late when things are already dangerous. Right now, there are calls to defund the police and anti-law enforcement rhetoric is at an all-time high. This, combined with a rise in Jew-hatred, makes it difficult to know who will be there for us. I’ve come to realize that it may be us that needs to save our own.
I’ve spoken with European Jews, the ones who haven’t yet fled to Israel but certainly consider it, who struggle to get full support from their governments in defending their synagogues, schools, and businesses. Often, they’re funding the majority of their own security.
In the Netherlands, for example, 2019 saw a 35 percent increase in antisemitic incidents. Still, the Jewish community’s calls for extra support have fallen on deaf ears in the Dutch parliament. And although the House of Representatives voted in July to establish a national antisemitism coordinator, and passed a number of initiatives to combat the hate, a motion to fund security for synagogues failed.
“Usually, us Jews in the European diaspora, we in a way, look up to American Jews where a community seems to be a lot more vibrant, established, bigger of course, for obvious reasons. But, now, with antisemitism making a comeback in the United States, this is something that, ironically, we in Europe have more experience with in many ways,” Aron Vrieler, a spokesman for the Center for Information and Documentation on Israel (CIDI) told me.
Vrieler added that there is some support from many municipalities such as Amsterdam and the central government allocates funds for security as well. But a majority of the funds, which is roughly estimated to be about 70 percent (1.5 million Euros) of the Jewish community’s security costs, comes from the community itself, he said.
He explained, “As you may understand, this is hardly an unnecessary luxury in Europe. The Netherlands was spared fatal antisemitic terrorist attacks in the recent years, unlike Germany, France and Belgium. However, borders are completely open. The risks here are hardly different than in those countries.”
With three major antisemitic attacks in 2019 on a Jewish business in Jersey City, a Rabbi’s home in Monsey, and a synagogue in Poway, gathering as Jews as a community is under threat in America, and it’s a threat to our lives. Antisemitism is happening at a rate that feels like on a daily basis. Luckily, our situation is still better than in European countries.
As the amazing Bari Weiss once said, “Jews here have experienced the best diaspora experience that we’ve ever had in all of Jewish history.” Our founders, she said, viewed themselves “as new Israelites starting a new promised land” and supported the full integration of Jewish people in America.
That very Jewish experience in America our founding fathers set to create for us is exactly what Mangel wants to protect. If you want to learn more or get involved with Magen Am and the Lone Soldier Program, click here.


saraacater--2020-08-12--Chicago Leader: Mayor Lightfoot ‘Has lost the confidence of the city’

A Chicago leader has come out saying the City ’ s Mayor , Lori Lightfoot , “ has lost the @ @ @ @ @ Anthony Beale who represents alderman of the 9th Ward of Chicago made the comment during @ @ @ @ @ “ I think the mayor has lost the confidence and the control of this city @ @ @ @ @ to the wrong people , and the wrong people are the ones that ’ s @ @ @ @ @ the city of Chicago , ” he said .
“ The aldermen are the ones @ @ @ @ @ and there is a total disregard of listening to the aldermen who knows the post @ @ @ @ @ the post of their ward , ” he added .
Click here to read the @ @ @


saraacater--2020-08-12--MUST WATCH: Pro-Trump Political Ad ‘Joe Biden Has A Racism Problem’

A new political 2020 campaign advertisement pinned by President Donald Trump on his Twitter Tuesday unleashes a torrent of past racist statements made by presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden .
It was released shortly after Biden selected California Senator Kamala Harris to be his running mate .
Biden , who is known for his gaffes , has been highly criticized by some for his seemingly racist statements but has had little backlash from Democratic leadership or the mainstream media on the issue .
August 5 , 2020 : “ What you all know , but most people don ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , with notable exceptions , the Latino community is incredibly diverse community with incredibly different attitudes about different things , ” Biden said .
May 22 , 2020 : “ If you have a problem figuring out whether you ’ re for me or Trump , then you ain ’ t black.
” August 8 , 2019 : “ Poor kids are just as talented and just as bright as white kids.
” May 18 , 1973 : “ My Democratic colleagues don ’ t like me saying this but the two party @ @ @ @ @ @ @ good for the negro , good for the Black.
” Listen and watch the full video below and judge for yourself .
Would President Trump get a pass if these were statements he had made ?

A new political 2020 campaign advertisement pinned by President Donald Trump on his Twitter Tuesday unleashes a torrent of past racist statements made by presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden. It was released shortly after Biden selected California Senator Kamala Harris to be his running mate.
Biden, who is known for his gaffes, has been highly criticized by some for his seemingly racist statements but has had little backlash from Democratic leadership or the mainstream media on the issue.
August 5, 2020: “What you all know, but most people don’t know. Unlike the African American community, with notable exceptions, the Latino community is incredibly diverse community with incredibly different attitudes about different things,” Biden said.
May 22, 2020: “If you have a problem figuring out whether you’re for me or Trump, then you ain’t black.”
August 8, 2019: “Poor kids are just as talented and just as bright as white kids.”
May 18, 1973: “My Democratic colleagues don’t like me saying this but the two party system is good for the south and good for the negro, good for the Black.”
Listen and watch the full video below and judge for yourself. Would President Trump get a pass if these were statements he had made?
https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump/status/1293368220498505728


saraacater--2020-08-13--Tara Reade Demands Media Question Harris About Biden Allegations

Tara Reade , the former aide to then-Senator Joe Biden , has become a popular name in the 2020 election after her accusations against the presumptive Democratic nominee were made public .
Reade said Biden sexually assaulted her after being the recipient of his frequent sexual harassment during her tenure in his office .
The media needs to ask his new Vice Presidential running mate Kamala Harris if she changed her mind about Biden ?
Why ?
Because Harris had previously made public statements in support of the accusers saying they deserve to be “ heard ” and that she @ @ @ @ @ @ @ about the selection and acceptance of Harris as Biden ’ s running mate .
Reade said “ journalists should be asking her pointedly ” about the allegations and her previous support for the victims .
“ Journalists should be asking her pointedly why there was a smear campaign on me and why Kamala was so aggressive and assertive with [ then-Supreme Court nominee Brett ] Kavanaugh and here she knows there is a credible sexual assault accusation against Senator Biden , ” Reade told NewsBusters .
Reade told Megyn Kelly in a May @ @ @ @ @ @ @ against a wall by Biden and that he proceeded to run his hands up her clothes and assaulted her .
She also claims he asked if she wanted to go somewhere else and that he wanted to go further .
“ I don ’ t care if oligarches or celebrities are supporting him .
What is more important to me is sexual assault survivors are allowed to come forward and have their stories told .
By coming out , I lost a lot .
But I don ’ t regret it , ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will “ ignore it out of a will for power ” or “ will she hold Biden accountable ?
Will she be silent ?
” “ To approach sexual violence as a partisan issue is not only dismissive to the survivors and dangerous to the victims .
It is the reason why survivors are afraid to come forward , ” Reade said .
“ The Democratic Party has become an enabler to sexual predators .
”

Tara Reade, the former aide to then-Senator Joe Biden, has become a popular name in the 2020 election after her accusations against the presumptive Democratic nominee were made public.
Reade said Biden sexually assaulted her after being the recipient of his frequent sexual harassment during her tenure in his office. The media needs to ask his new Vice Presidential running mate Kamala Harris if she changed her mind about Biden?
Why? Because Harris had previously made public statements in support of the accusers saying they deserve to be “heard” and that she believed them.
NewsBusters spoke to Reade about the selection and acceptance of Harris as Biden’s running mate. Reade said “journalists should be asking her pointedly” about the allegations and her previous support for the victims.
EXCLUSIVE: Tara Reade (@ReadeAlexandra) is demanding the media do their jobs and asks @KamalaHarris about her credible sexual assault allegations against Joe Biden. https://t.co/QxDqQnDcf8 — MRCTV (@mrctv) August 13, 2020
“Journalists should be asking her pointedly why there was a smear campaign on me and why Kamala was so aggressive and assertive with [then-Supreme Court nominee Brett] Kavanaugh and here she knows there is a credible sexual assault accusation against Senator Biden,” Reade told NewsBusters.
Reade told Megyn Kelly in a May interview that she remembers being pushed up against a wall by Biden and that he proceeded to run his hands up her clothes and assaulted her. She also claims he asked if she wanted to go somewhere else and that he wanted to go further.
“I don’t care if oligarches or celebrities are supporting him. What is more important to me is sexual assault survivors are allowed to come forward and have their stories told. By coming out, I lost a lot. But I don’t regret it,” she said.
https://twitter.com/ReadeAlexandra/status/1293745182483988480?s=20
Reade asked if Harris will “ignore it out of a will for power” or “will she hold Biden accountable? Will she be silent?”
“To approach sexual violence as a partisan issue is not only dismissive to the survivors and dangerous to the victims. It is the reason why survivors are afraid to come forward,” Reade said. “The Democratic Party has become an enabler to sexual predators.”


saraacater--2020-08-13--Trump Admin Designates Confucius Institute As Communist China Foreign Mission

The United States announced Thursday it is requiring the center that manages the Communist China funded Confucius Institute in the United States to register as a foreign mission .
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said the institute is “ an entity advancing Beijing ’ s global propaganda and malign influence campaign on U.S. campuses and K-12 classrooms.
” Workers with the Institute in America will not be kicked out but top U.S. diplomat for East Asia David Stilwell said universities should take a “ hard look at the activities they are engaging in on campuses , ” as reported by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of State designated the Confucius Institute U.S. Center as a foreign mission of the PRC , recognizing the CIUS for what it is : an entity advancing Beijing ’ s global propaganda and malign influence campaign on U.S. campuses and K-12 classrooms , ” read the release .
Pompeo ’ s agency details the issues being the curriculum and influence the Institute is having in the education system across the nation .
This follows previous measures taken by the State Department to label media outlets funded by the Communist China Party as foreign @ @

The Chinese Coast Guard and its maritime militia sailed into Philippine waters around the Second Thomas Shoal in the South China Sea, firing water cannons at Philippine vessels and crew seeking to re-supply a Philippine ship within the Philippines’ Exclusive Economic Zone. The US State Department called such actions by China “inconsistent with international law” and “unwarranted interference in lawful Philippine maritime operations.” The State Department has maintained that China has “no lawful claim” to that area.
But rather than standing down, China is attempting to gaslight the Philippines and the world into accepting its narrative. A spokesman for China’s Ministry of National Defense stated that China “has sovereignty” over the area, which it calls “Nansha Qundao, including Ren’ai Jiao,” according to Xinhua. The area in dispute has always been a part of China, according to Global Times.
The CCP press also states that China “lawfully intercepted” the Philippine vessels, China’s actions towards the Philippines “was professional, restrained, and beyond reproach,” and that the “Philippine side ignored China’s goodwill and sincerity.”
Chinese media also paints the US, not China, as the aggressor. According to a spokesman from China’s Foreign Ministry, the US is “blatantly support[ing] the Philippines’ violation of China’s sovereignty, and its plot is doomed to fail,” according to Global Times. In responding to the incident, the US “continues to hype up the longstanding disputes between China [and its neighbors]” in order “to maintain hegemony and create a ‘security trap’” with those neighbors, according to the president of a Beijing think tank as cited by China Daily. The US has “no right to meddle” in the South China Sea” and is “creating trouble and sowing discord,” according to a spokesman for China’s Ministry of National Defense as cited by that same article.
The CCP press pushes an alternative reality of international law to buttress its claims. The Philippines, not China, is in violation of international law, according to spokesmen of China’s Foreign Ministry and Coast Guard as cited by Global Times. The Philippines committed “illegal” acts by re-supplying its ship, and having its ship there in the first place, according to Global Times. Philippines v. China, or the South China Sea Arbitration, is “‘illegal, null and void’ as it violates international law[…]” according to a spokesman from the Chinese foreign ministry, as cited by China Daily. The spokesman further said that “China does not accept or recognize it, and will never accept any claim or action based on the [arbitration]. This position is clear and firm, and is a legitimate step to uphold the international rule of law.” A Global Times article similarly referred to the arbitration as the “so called South China Sea arbitration,” and that it is “illegal and invalid.”
China continues to bully its neighbors in the South China Sea. At the same time, it wages a sophisticated propaganda effort aimed at obscuring this fact to further its hegemony in the region. The United States needs a clear policy to lead its allies in the region against China’s growing threat.


saraacater--2020-08-13--Israel, UAE Deal ‘Breaking The Ice’ for Other Gulf Countries

Israel and the United Arab Emirates have normalized diplomatic ties in a deal brokered by the Trump administration and the announcement came Thursday .
The last time there was an agreement of this magnitude , it was in 1994 when Jordan and Israel signed a joint peace agreement , President Trump ’ s Senior Advisor Jared Kushner noted during a Thursday news conference after the deal was announced .
It ’ s certainly the start to peace in the Middle East and Kushner made it clear that the UAE would be the first , but not the last country to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ This historic diplomatic breakthrough will advance peace in the Middle East region and is a testament to the bold diplomacy and vision of the three leaders and the courage of the United Arab Emirates and Israel to chart a new path that will unlock the great potential in the region , ” a joint statement by President Trump , Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu , UAE Crown Prince Sheikh Mohamad Binh Zayed Al Nahyan released Thursday read .
They added , “ All three countries face many common challenges and will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ achievement.
” As part of the deal , Israel has agreed to “ suspend declaring sovereignty over areas outlined in the President ’ s Vision for Peace and focus its efforts now on expanding ties with other countries in the Arab and Muslim world.
” That was at the request of the UAE .
“ The region has witnessed many political initiatives and stations from Camp David to Madrid to Oslo , Wye River , Annapolis and others , and we are seeking today for Israel to freeze the annexation of Palestinian lands @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ” said Anwar Gargash , UAE ’ s Minister for Foreign Affairs Last month , a UAE official said that the annexation of parts of the West Bank , part of Trump ’ s plan , would hold up the prospect for peace with the Gulf state and urged Israel not to move forward with the plan .
President Trump told reporters Thursday that the deal will include establishing embassies and ambassadors , creating tourism channels , and creating trade , security , and educational ties .
“ By uniting two of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ partners in the region , something which said could not be done , this deal is a significant step towards building a more peaceful , secure and prosperous Middle East .
Now that the ice has been broken , I expect more Arab and Muslim countries will follow the United Arab Emirates ’ lead , ” Trump said .

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Israel and the United Arab Emirates have normalized diplomatic ties in a deal brokered by the Trump administration and the announcement came Thursday.
The last time there was an agreement of this magnitude, it was in 1994 when Jordan and Israel signed a joint peace agreement, President Trump’s Senior Advisor Jared Kushner noted during a Thursday news conference after the deal was announced.
#BREAKING Oman and Bahrain to follow UAE in normalizing Israel ties: American official tells Palestinian newspaper Al-Quds — Yosef Yisrael (@yosefyisrael25) August 13, 2020
It’s certainly the start to peace in the Middle East and Kushner made it clear that the UAE would be the first, but not the last country to make such a momentous deal with Israel.
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“This historic diplomatic breakthrough will advance peace in the Middle East region and is a testament to the bold diplomacy and vision of the three leaders and the courage of the United Arab Emirates and Israel to chart a new path that will unlock the great potential in the region,” a joint statement by President Trump, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, UAE Crown Prince Sheikh Mohamad Binh Zayed Al Nahyan released Thursday read.
They added, “All three countries face many common challenges and will mutually benefit from today’s historic achievement.”
President @realDonaldTrump makes history!
This is the most significant step towards peace in the Midde East in a quarter of a century.
A remarkable achievement: pic.twitter.com/vwMkfUnrz5 — Kayleigh McEnany 45 Archived (@PressSec45) August 13, 2020
As part of the deal, Israel has agreed to “suspend declaring sovereignty over areas outlined in the President’s Vision for Peace and focus its efforts now on expanding ties with other countries in the Arab and Muslim world.” That was at the request of the UAE.
“The region has witnessed many political initiatives and stations from Camp David to Madrid to Oslo, Wye River, Annapolis and others, and we are seeking today for Israel to freeze the annexation of Palestinian lands as a new opportunity to revive peace,” said Anwar Gargash, UAE’s Minister for Foreign Affairs
Last month, a UAE official said that the annexation of parts of the West Bank, part of Trump’s plan, would hold up the prospect for peace with the Gulf state and urged Israel not to move forward with the plan.
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President Trump told reporters Thursday that the deal will include establishing embassies and ambassadors, creating tourism channels, and creating trade, security, and educational ties.
“By uniting two of America’s most closest and capable partners in the region, something which said could not be done, this deal is a significant step towards building a more peaceful, secure and prosperous Middle East. Now that the ice has been broken, I expect more Arab and Muslim countries will follow the United Arab Emirates’ lead,” Trump said.


saraacater--2020-08-13--5-Year-Old Cannon Hinnant Shot While Playing Outside To Be Laid To Rest

On Thursday , Cannon Hinnant will be laid to rest by his family and community .
His life was cut too short when a man shot and killed him in his Wilson , North Carolina neighborhood , where residents said he loved to ride his bicycle and eat popsicles on the porch .
Hinnant ’ s innocence and youth , however , were taken from him Sunday when a man shot and killed him in the early evening .
The story made waves in local media outlets , however , it ’ s been largely neglected by the mainstream news @ @ @ @ @ @ @ SayHisName ” was trending on Twitter and many users were sharing photographs of Hinnant .
A 25-year old man is alleged to have shot Hinnant , who was doing what he enjoyed so much , playing outside .
Hinnant was pronounced dead at the hospital .
The suspect is in police custody and faces a first-degree murder charge .
“ We were eating our dinner and heard a bang , ” said Charlene Walburn , a neighbor , according to ABC11 .
“ We knew it was a gunshot .
So I told @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ran to the door.
” Sharing a message with the public ahead of her son ’ s funeral , Hinnant ’ s mother wrote on social media , “ I want everyone to show up for my baby , if you love me and have any heart at all or loved my child please show up .
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saraacater--2020-08-13--Taxpayer-Funded VOA Does It Again, Fails To Remove Or Correct Pro-Biden Videos

Voice of America employees are at it again and it appears that the agency ’ s management has failed to correct or remove numerous promotional videos for presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden from its taxpayer-funded platform .
SaraACarter.com has published several reports over the past month concerning stories approved by VOA Urdu management that promoted Biden for president .
The political ads targeted both Muslims in Pakistan , India and in the United States .
But now another VOA video promoting Biden for president to French and African viewers has surfaced .
On Wednesday , Dan Robinson at the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ how managers at VOA are continuing to allow videos supporting Biden to be published on the taxpayer-funded platform .
For example , VOA recently “ allowed video content prematurely describing the wife of presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden as ‘ the future first lady ’ to remain online for days despite complaints and warnings to employees about the need to exercise caution during the U.S. political campaign.
” The video in question , said Robinson , appeared in a program on VOA ’ s French to Africa service .
According to BBG @ @ @ @ @ @ @ VOA ’ s central newsroom , “ where writers produce material that is sent throughout VOA for translation by numerous language services for their broadcasts and websites.
” Last month , this news site revealed that VOA Urdu had created a promotional political advertisement for Biden that posted on its social media , both overseas and in the United States .
The political ad used a speech Biden gave at an online rally with the Muslim Advocacy Group , Emgage Action .
In that rally he addressed Muslim voters in the United States @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” of those voters to vote for him .
The ad used Biden ’ s online promise to “ end the Muslim ban on day one ” if he is elected to office.There is no Muslim ban in the United States .
VOA Urdu employees are now under investigation by the agency after the story posted on this news site , according to an updated report .
The issue becomes extremely problematic because VOA , which was established in 1942 , is considered the premier U.S. agency for global media outreach and is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ broadcast entity has an average annual budget of roughly $ 234.7 million .
The agency also employs roughly 1,078 people , as well as hundreds of foreign contractors .
Read more from the government watchdog BBG here : Viewers overseas and in the United States of VOA ’ s French to Africa programs — content that is available globally including to U.S. viewers though the agency by law can not prepare or direct material for or to Americans — brought it to the attention of journalists .
It ’ s unclear whether the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , an ambiguity , or deliberate .
A copy of the original script obtained from VOA ’ s central newsroom does not contain the reference to Biden ’ s wife as “ future first lady ” .

Voice of America employees are at it again and it appears that the agency’s management has failed to correct or remove numerous promotional videos for presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden from its taxpayer-funded platform.
SaraACarter.com has published several reports over the past month concerning stories approved by VOA Urdu management that promoted Biden for president. The political ads targeted both Muslims in Pakistan, India and in the United States.
But now another VOA video promoting Biden for president to French and African viewers has surfaced.
On Wednesday, Dan Robinson at the watchdog group BBG exposed the story and how managers at VOA are continuing to allow videos supporting Biden to be published on the taxpayer-funded platform.
For example, VOA recently “allowed video content prematurely describing the wife of presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden as ‘the future first lady’ to remain online for days despite complaints and warnings to employees about the need to exercise caution during the U.S. political campaign.”
The video in question, said Robinson, appeared in a program on VOA’s French to Africa service. According to BBG, the original report was produced at VOA’s central newsroom, “where writers produce material that is sent throughout VOA for translation by numerous language services for their broadcasts and websites.”
Last month, this news site revealed that VOA Urdu had created a promotional political advertisement for Biden that posted on its social media, both overseas and in the United States. The political ad used a speech Biden gave at an online rally with the Muslim Advocacy Group, Emgage Action. In that rally he addressed Muslim voters in the United States, asking for more than “one-million” of those voters to vote for him. The ad used Biden’s online promise to “end the Muslim ban on day one” if he is elected to office.There is no Muslim ban in the United States.
VOA Urdu employees are now under investigation by the agency after the story posted on this news site, according to an updated report.
The issue becomes extremely problematic because VOA, which was established in 1942, is considered the premier U.S. agency for global media outreach and is taxpayer-funded. In fact, the international broadcast entity has an average annual budget of roughly $234.7 million. The agency also employs roughly 1,078 people, as well as hundreds of foreign contractors.
Read more from the government watchdog BBG here:
Viewers overseas and in the United States of VOA’s French to Africa programs — content that is available globally including to U.S. viewers though the agency by law cannot prepare or direct material for or to Americans — brought it to the attention of journalists.
It’s unclear whether the reference to Jill Biden was a mistake, an ambiguity, or deliberate. A copy of the original script obtained from VOA’s central newsroom does not contain the reference to Biden’s wife as “future first lady”.


saraacater--2020-08-13--Sara Carter: Kamala Harris Is a ‘Chameleon’ That Can’t Hide Her Changing Record

On Thursday ’ s “ Ingraham Angle , ” Sara A. Carter described Senator Kamala Harris , D-CA , the running mate to presumed Democratic nominee for the 2020 presidential election former Vice President Joe Biden , as a “ chameleon ” that ’ s constantly changed her stance on key issues throughout her career .
“ This would be the woman that would be running things because even Vice President Joe Biden has said that himself , ” Carter said .
“ He understands that he ’ s aging , that this is somebody that he wants to put @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is a radical agenda and somebody who ’ s a chameleon .
I mean , she transforms herself whenever she wants into whatever she wants.
” Citing a CNN appearance Harris made in April 2019 , Carter explained that Biden ’ s running mate floated the idea of allowing prisoners to vote .
Moreover , its her support for other progressive policies , such as “ The Green New Deal ” and open borders , that are frightening , Carter added .
“ The irony is that she was willing to prosecute so @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
In fact , she prosecuted more people than Joe Biden ’ s insulted in his life .
This is a person that is so wishy-washy .
I think the American people will see right through it and they ’ ll definitely see right through it before November .
There ’ s no way to kind of hide that record , ” Carter concluded .

On Thursday’s “Ingraham Angle,” Sara A. Carter described Senator Kamala Harris, D-CA, the running mate to presumed Democratic nominee for the 2020 presidential election former Vice President Joe Biden, as a “chameleon” that’s constantly changed her stance on key issues throughout her career.
“This would be the woman that would be running things because even Vice President Joe Biden has said that himself,” Carter said. “He understands that he’s aging, that this is somebody that he wants to put in place. What it would mean is a radical agenda and somebody who’s a chameleon. I mean, she transforms herself whenever she wants into whatever she wants.”
Citing a CNN appearance Harris made in April 2019, Carter explained that Biden’s running mate floated the idea of allowing prisoners to vote. Moreover, its her support for other progressive policies, such as “The Green New Deal” and open borders, that are frightening, Carter added.
“The irony is that she was willing to prosecute so many people for minor crimes in California. In fact, she prosecuted more people than Joe Biden’s insulted in his life. This is a person that is so wishy-washy. I think the American people will see right through it and they’ll definitely see right through it before November. There’s no way to kind of hide that record,” Carter concluded.


saraacater--2020-08-14--AG Barr: Expect “a development” today with Durham’s Investigation

Attorney General William Barr said in an interview with Sean Hannity on Thursday that the public should expect some development @ @ @ @ @ Attorney John Durham ’ s investigation into the origins of the Russia investigation .
Barr @ @ @ @ @ not be “ earth-shattering , ” but would be “ an indication that things are @ @ @ @ @ pace as dictated by the facts in this investigation.
” “ There are two different @ @ @ @ @ , ” Barr said .
“ I said the American people need to know what @ @ @ @ @ to get the story of what happened in 2016 and ’ 17 out .
That @ @ @ @


saraacater--2020-08-14--Over 25% of Young Adults Seriously Considered Suicide During Lockdowns

As states begin to reopen and businesses open their doors again to customers , researchers are starting to discover some @ @ @ @ @ the lockdowns and the effects the shutting down of the economy had on the populous @ @ @ @ @ showing 25.5 percent of 18-24-year-olds had seriously considered committing suicide in the last month .
@ @ @ @ @ considered suicide .
On the contrary , it was just 3.8 percent among those 45-64 @ @ @ @ @ over 65 .
The levels of suicidal thoughts overall more than doubled since 2018 and @ @ @ @ @ 25 and 44 , as reported by Conservative Review .
Anxiety and substance abuse also @ @ @ @ @ 40 percent of those surveyed saying they experienced a mental or behavioral health condition connected @ @ @ @ @ The CDC study asked 5,412 survey respondents between June 24 and 30 .
Additionally , @ @ @ @ @ they participated in substance use , including alcohol and prescription or illicit drugs , to @ @ @ @ @ lockdowns and virus .
The full report can be read here .


saraacater--2020-08-14--USPS Deactivating Mail Sorting Machines Ahead Of Election

Ahead of what will likely be the largest mail-in ballot filled election in November , the United States Postal Service is making some questionable decisions : retiring essential sorting machines right before ballots start pouring in their mailboxes .
A new report from Vice finds the USPS is struggling with budget issues and low mail volume — and now removing sorting machines from their facilities across the country without an official explanation .
The reporters found 19 mail machines from five processing facilities across the U.S. that are either already removed or will be soon .
There is no official @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will be taken out before Election Day .
“ Even to local union officials , USPS has not announced any policy , explained why they are doing this , what will happen to the machines and the workers who use them , ” Aaron Gordon finds .
“ Nor has management provided a rationale for dismantling and removing the machines from the facility rather than merely not operating them when they ’ re not needed.
” “ I ’ m not sure you ’ re going to find an answer for why [ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ” said Iowa Postal Workers Union President Kimberly Karol to Vice , “ because we haven ’ t figured that out either.
” Documents obtained by Motherboard , Vice ’ s technology site , show close to 15 percent of the mail system ’ s machines will be taken out of service .
502 machines around the country will be removed .
To further explain , Motherboard said the USPS presentation it obtained labeled this as an “ equipment reduction , ” instead of “ mov [ ing ] equipment around its @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said .
As fears of mail-in ballots getting lost , delayed , or tampered with increase in the national conversation , moves like this certainly don ’ t ease the national concerns around this widespread alternative to voting in-person .

Ahead of what will likely be the largest mail-in ballot filled election in November, the United States Postal Service is making some questionable decisions: retiring essential sorting machines right before ballots start pouring in their mailboxes.
A new report from Vice finds the USPS is struggling with budget issues and low mail volume — and now removing sorting machines from their facilities across the country without an official explanation.
Postal workers are sounding the alarm as mail sorting machines are removed from processing facilities https://t.co/iqNtiasddM — Maggie Haberman (@maggieNYT) August 14, 2020
The reporters found 19 mail machines from five processing facilities across the U.S. that are either already removed or will be soon. There is no official information about how many of these machines will be taken out before Election Day.
“Even to local union officials, USPS has not announced any policy, explained why they are doing this, what will happen to the machines and the workers who use them,” Aaron Gordon finds. “Nor has management provided a rationale for dismantling and removing the machines from the facility rather than merely not operating them when they’re not needed.”
https://twitter.com/A_W_Gordon/status/1293953504764203011?s=20
“I’m not sure you’re going to find an answer for why [the machines being removed] makes sense,” said Iowa Postal Workers Union President Kimberly Karol to Vice, “because we haven’t figured that out either.”
Documents obtained by Motherboard, Vice’s technology site, show close to 15 percent of the mail system’s machines will be taken out of service. 502 machines around the country will be removed.
To further explain, Motherboard said the USPS presentation it obtained labeled this as an “equipment reduction,” instead of “mov[ing] equipment around its network” as a spokesperson had earlier said.
As fears of mail-in ballots getting lost, delayed, or tampered with increase in the national conversation, moves like this certainly don’t ease the national concerns around this widespread alternative to voting in-person.


saraacater--2020-08-14--CBP Collects $575,000 In Penalties From Importer Of  ‘Forced Labor Products’ From China

U.S. Customs and Border Protection has collected $ 575,000 in penalties from Pure Circle U.S.A. , Inc. , a company that imported ‘ forced labor products ’ from China , according to a press release “ As part of its trade enforcement responsibilities , CBP will hold companies accountable for importing goods produced with forced labor , ” said Brenda Smith , Executive Assistant Commissioner of CBP ’ s Office of Trade .
“ Companies have a responsibility to proactively monitor their supply chains to mitigate the risk of importing goods into the United States that were produced with forced @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in China by Inner Mongolia Hengzheng Group Baoanzhao Agricultural and Trade LLC , according to CBP .
CBP began investigating the imports after it was alerted by a nongovernmental organization to its alleged inhumane activities .
Later , CBP issued a Withhold Release Order on those products .
CBP has issued eleven WROs since September 2019 , four of which targeted products from China .
CBP ’ s investigation found that Pure Circle U.S.A. , Inc. imported about 20 shipments of products “ that were processed in China with prison labor.
” A @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
However , the products had already made their way into the U.S. before CBP found evidence of forced labor .
Many of the seizures of Chinese forced labor goods have raised concerns about China ’ s human rights abuses against minority populations , including Uighurs , a Turkic-ethnic minority , they ’ ve imprisoned in “ reeducation camps ” and exploited for labor .
Further , China has made many attempts to stop Uighur population growth by forcing women to have abortions and forcing sterilization .


saraacater--2020-08-14--Ex-FBI Lawyer Kevin Clinesmith To Plead Guilty In Durham Probe, Trump Says It’s ‘Just The Beginning’

FBI lawyer Kevin Clinesmith , who falsified the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act warrant against Carter Page , is expected to plead guilty Friday in the Department of Justice Prosecutor John Durham ’ s probe into the FBI ’ s now-debunked probe into President Donald Trump and Russia , The New York Times is reporting Friday .
During a news conference Friday , President Donald Trump called both Clinesmith and the FBI run by James Comey “ corrupt , ” adding that Friday ’ s news is “ just the beginning , I would imagine .
What happened should never happen @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pleading guilty , ” Trump said .
“ Terrible thing , terrible thing .
The fact is they spied on my campaign and they got caught and you ’ ll be hearing more.
” Clinesmith “ plans to admit that he altered an email from the C.I.A .
that investigators relied on to seek renewed court permission in 2017 for a secret wiretap on the former Trump campaign adviser Carter Page , who had at times provided information to the spy agency .
Mr. Clinesmith ’ s lawyers said he made a mistake @ @ @ @ @ @ @ colleague , the people said , ” according to the paper .
On Thursday night , Attorney General William Barr told Sean Hannity that there would be “ significant developments ” Friday , but noted they wouldn ’ t be “ earth shattering.
” It was something the American people have been waiting for for nearly four years .
“ The simplest indictment would be against FBI lawyer Kevin Clinesmith , who falsified the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act warrant against Carter Page .
Page , who was a volunteer for the 2016 Trump @ @ @ @ @ @ @ outlets for falsifying information against him , ” Sara A. Carter wrote in a column Friday before any announcements were made .
She added , “ The warrant allowed the FBI to spy on Page ’ s communications and allowed them access into the Trump campaign .
But Clinesmith was not alone in his actions .
Neither were any of the other FBI agents that spied on Trump ’ s campaign .
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saraacater--2020-08-14--NYC Dem Socialists Urge City Candidates To Pledge Not To Go To Israel

The New York City Democratic Socialists of America chapter is urging City Council candidates to take a pledge to never visit Israel if they want the organization ’ s endorsement for the 2020 election , first posted on Twitter by NY1 ’ s Zack Fink .
The organization asks : “ Do you pledge not to travel to Israel if elected to City Council in solidarity with Palestinians living under occupation ?
” “ Even though foreign policy falls outside the purview of municipal government , gestures like travel to a country by elected officials from a city the size @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a powerful message , as would the refusal to participate in them , ” it continues .
Additionally , the form asks candidates to give support to the Boycott , Divestment , and Sanctions movement targeting Israel , asking those who don ’ t give support “ If not , why ?
” “ Last week a DSA leader wouldn ’ t say if Israel had a right to exist .
Now this .
This is anti-semitism .
Plain and simple , ” said Rep. Max Rose , D-NY , on Twitter Thursday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ) of New York executive vice president and CEO Michael Miller called the form “ despicable ” and “ utterly reprehensible , ” according to Jewish Insider .
JCRC sponsors trips to Israel for elected officials and business leaders .
“ [ candidates ] should not be denied an immersive opportunity to deepen their understanding of Israel , ” Miller said in a statement , according to JI .
“ Including this demand — on the same day that a historic peace agreement was announced between Israel and the United Arab Emirates — @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
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