themindunleashed--2020-11-11--Trump Removes High-Ranking Pentagon Officials And Replaces Them With Loyalists

In the midst of a contested election , The Trump administration has moved to fire or replace numerous high-ranking officials in the US government .
It is not clear if his plans are to influence the government as much as he can before he leaves , or if he is filling positions with loyalists so they will support his challenge of the election .
His most concerning leadership changes are those dealing with the Department of Defense .
On Tuesday , CNN reported that top Pentagon officials , including Defense Secretary Mark Esper , have been fired or forced to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ results were announced .
After Esper ’ s departure was reported , four additional senior civilian officials with the Pentagon were also fired or forced to resign , including Esper ’ s chief of staff .
Each high ranking official was replaced with someone who was loyal to Trump .
The replacements included controversial figures like Brig .
Gen. Anthony Tata , who once called former President Barack Obama a terrorist and has been known to share Islamaphobic conspiracy theories .
Esper was replaced by Christopher Miller , the director of the National @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Trump administration now plans to fire and replace Esper ’ s under secretaries .
In a statement on Tuesday , House Armed Services Chairman Adam Smith , a Democrat from Washington state , said that “ It is hard to overstate just how dangerous high-level turnover at the Department of Defense is during a period of presidential transition .
The top policy professional in the Department resigning the day after the Secretary of Defense was fired could mark the beginning of a process of gutting the DoD — something that should alarm @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Trump administration is planning on proceeding with policy as if they were heading into a second term .
This week , The Washington Post reported that the White House told federal agencies to proceed with plans for Trump ’ s February budget .
Additionally , the Trump administration has refused to cooperate with Joe Biden on national security issues .
In a statement to NBC News , the Office of the Director of National Intelligence said it will not cooperate with the Biden transition until the General Services Administration decides it ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ known as “ ascertainment.
” “ ODNI follows the statutory direction provided in the Presidential Transition Act , which requires ascertainment of the candidate by the administrator of GSA prior to supporting a potential presidential transition .
ODNI would not have contact with any transition team until notified by the GSA administrator , ” the statement read .
Biden is also not receiving a daily brief from the president , as the president-elect traditionally would .
In a statement this week , Biden said that Trump ’ s lack of cooperation should not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the PDB would be useful but it ’ s not necessary .
I ’ m not the sitting president now .
Access to classified information is useful but I ’ m not in a position to make any decisions on these issues anyway .
It would be nice to have it but it ’ s not critical , ” he said .
The only time that this type of behavior has taken place in the White House was the 2000 Gore-Bush election , which was also contested by the incumbent .

In the midst of a contested election, The Trump administration has moved to fire or replace numerous high-ranking officials in the US government. It is not clear if his plans are to influence the government as much as he can before he leaves, or if he is filling positions with loyalists so they will support his challenge of the election.
Yesterday was a bloodbath at the Pentagon. Today, people are worried that loyalists the White House has installed across the Defense Department will stonewall the transition and try to cement Trump's policies with weeks left to go before inauguration. https://t.co/BaJ93iXLRj — POLITICO (@politico) November 11, 2020
His most concerning leadership changes are those dealing with the Department of Defense.
On Tuesday, CNN reported that top Pentagon officials, including Defense Secretary Mark Esper, have been fired or forced to resign in the days since the election results were announced. After Esper’s departure was reported, four additional senior civilian officials with the Pentagon were also fired or forced to resign, including Esper’s chief of staff. Each high ranking official was replaced with someone who was loyal to Trump. The replacements included controversial figures like Brig. Gen. Anthony Tata, who once called former President Barack Obama a terrorist and has been known to share Islamaphobic conspiracy theories.
The "nothing to see here" people are not looking out for you. "Donald Trump is continuing to replace senior defense officials with loyalists, creating alarm in the Pentagon that his rapid overhaul of key staffers could undermine national security." https://t.co/n5mGAv79vM — Puff the Magic Hater (@MsKellyMHayes) November 11, 2020
Esper was replaced by Christopher Miller, the director of the National Counterterrorism Center.
Inside sources believe that the Trump administration now plans to fire and replace Esper’s under secretaries.
In a statement on Tuesday, House Armed Services Chairman Adam Smith, a Democrat from Washington state, said that “It is hard to overstate just how dangerous high-level turnover at the Department of Defense is during a period of presidential transition. The top policy professional in the Department resigning the day after the Secretary of Defense was fired could mark the beginning of a process of gutting the DoD — something that should alarm all Americans.”
It also appears that the Trump administration is planning on proceeding with policy as if they were heading into a second term. This week, The Washington Post reported that the White House told federal agencies to proceed with plans for Trump’s February budget.
Additionally, the Trump administration has refused to cooperate with Joe Biden on national security issues.
In a statement to NBC News, the Office of the Director of National Intelligence said it will not cooperate with the Biden transition until the General Services Administration decides it’s clear who won, a process known as “ascertainment.”
“ODNI follows the statutory direction provided in the Presidential Transition Act, which requires ascertainment of the candidate by the administrator of GSA prior to supporting a potential presidential transition. ODNI would not have contact with any transition team until notified by the GSA administrator,” the statement read.
Biden is also not receiving a daily brief from the president, as the president-elect traditionally would.
In a statement this week, Biden said that Trump’s lack of cooperation should not cause any major problems.
“Obviously the PDB would be useful but it’s not necessary. I’m not the sitting president now. Access to classified information is useful but I’m not in a position to make any decisions on these issues anyway. It would be nice to have it but it’s not critical,” he said.
The only time that this type of behavior has taken place in the White House was the 2000 Gore-Bush election, which was also contested by the incumbent.
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themindunleashed--2020-11-13--Trump’s Top DHS Officials Issue Surprise Statement Refuting Claims of Election Fraud

Top officials from the Department of Homeland Security ( DHS ) released a joint statement Thursday rebuking President Donald Trump ’ s claims that he was the victim of widespread electoral corruption and irregularities , declaring that last week ’ s presidential election “ was the most secure in American history ” and “ there is no evidence ” of voter fraud or the subversion of any voting systems .
The statement was issued by a high-ranking committee of officials from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency ( CISA ) – a part of the DHS signed into existence by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ several other top election officials , and comes as a stunning refutation of the president ’ s claims that his loss in the election was a result of stolen votes and other irregularities .
“ There is no evidence that any voting system deleted or lost votes , changed votes , or was in any way compromised , ” said the statement .
“ While we know there are many unfounded claims and opportunities for misinformation about the process of our elections , we can assure you we have the utmost confidence in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and you should too , ” the statement added .
“ When you have questions , turn to elections officials as trusted voices as they administer elections.
” Officials also listed the numerous ways in which elections with closely-contested elections could vet ballots , recheck their counts , and identify and correct any mistakes or errors .
In the nine days since Election Day , President Trump has made various claims casting suspicion on the results and alleging that that the election was stolen from him through a conspiracy involving big tech @ @ @ @ @ @ @ media , and his political opponents in both the Democratic and Republican parties .
Trump has redoubled his accusation since former Vice President Joe Biden was projected as president-elect by various news agencies on Saturday after he managed to clinch key swing states .
He currently holds 290 electoral votes , far more than the 270 needed to secure the presidency .
Trump , in the meantime , only has 217 electoral votes .
The strong statement from Trump administration officials comes after Bryan Ware , the assistant cybersecurity director at CISA , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the White House earlier on Thursday , according to Reuters .
Trump had already been enraged by Ware and his senior colleagues at CISA after they refused to parrot his claims that mail-in voting was a clear avenue to fraud .
Other cybersecurity officials had informed colleagues that they were likely to be placed on a blacklist of administration officials who would be terminated following the election , two senior officials told New York Times .
The list reportedly includes officials such as CISA director Christopher C. Krebs and FBI director Christopher Wray @ @ @ @ @ @ @ president ’ s claim that the investigation into Russian interference during the 2016 election was “ a witch hunt ” and pledged to resign if Trump demanded he commit any illegal acts .
Since last week , the president has reportedly been enraged at CISA moves to debunk misinformation about the electoral process through a “ rumor control ” website that directly refutes claims made by the Trump campaign and Trump ’ s lawyer , Rudy Giuliani – including claims that votes were being cast on behalf of dead citizens , or that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ So , what do you think ?

Top officials from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released a joint statement Thursday rebuking President Donald Trump’s claims that he was the victim of widespread electoral corruption and irregularities, declaring that last week’s presidential election “was the most secure in American history” and “there is no evidence” of voter fraud or the subversion of any voting systems.
The statement was issued by a high-ranking committee of officials from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) – a part of the DHS signed into existence by Trump in 2018 – as well as several other top election officials, and comes as a stunning refutation of the president’s claims that his loss in the election was a result of stolen votes and other irregularities.
“There is no evidence that any voting system deleted or lost votes, changed votes, or was in any way compromised,” said the statement.
“While we know there are many unfounded claims and opportunities for misinformation about the process of our elections, we can assure you we have the utmost confidence in the security and integrity of our elections, and you should too,” the statement added. “When you have questions, turn to elections officials as trusted voices as they administer elections.”
Officials also listed the numerous ways in which elections with closely-contested elections could vet ballots, recheck their counts, and identify and correct any mistakes or errors.
In the nine days since Election Day, President Trump has made various claims casting suspicion on the results and alleging that that the election was stolen from him through a conspiracy involving big tech, local government officials, the mainstream media, and his political opponents in both the Democratic and Republican parties.
Trump has redoubled his accusation since former Vice President Joe Biden was projected as president-elect by various news agencies on Saturday after he managed to clinch key swing states. He currently holds 290 electoral votes, far more than the 270 needed to secure the presidency. Trump, in the meantime, only has 217 electoral votes.
The statement from Trump administration officials comes after Bryan Ware, the assistant cybersecurity director at CISA, submitted his resignation at the request of the White House earlier on Thursday, according to Reuters.
Trump had already been enraged by Ware and his senior colleagues at CISA after they refused to parrot his claims that mail-in voting was a clear avenue to fraud. Other cybersecurity officials had informed colleagues that they were likely to be placed on a blacklist of administration officials who would be terminated following the election, two senior officials told New York Times.
The list reportedly includes officials such as CISA director Christopher C. Krebs and FBI director Christopher Wray, who had publicly disagreed with the president’s claim that the investigation into Russian interference during the 2016 election was “a witch hunt” and pledged to resign if Trump demanded he commit any illegal acts.
Since last week, the president has reportedly been enraged at CISA moves to debunk misinformation about the electoral process through a “rumor control” website that directly refutes claims made by the Trump campaign and Trump’s lawyer, Rudy Giuliani – including claims that votes were being cast on behalf of dead citizens, or that election results were hacked or compromised.
So, what do you think?
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themindunleashed--2020-11-12--Trump Planning To “Wreck Fox” With His Own News Media Network, Sources Say

President Donald Trump reportedly has plans on starting his own media company when he leaves office .
The allegedly planned company is believed to be a conservative news network that would compete directly with Fox News .
“ He plans to wreck Fox .
No doubt about it , ” a source told Axios .
Trump reportedly plans to launch an online media network , and will not opt for cable television because securing a channel is extremely expensive and time-consuming .
However , unlike television news , he is expected to charge a monthly fee , which would likely @ @ @ @ @ @ @ service fee charged by the Fox Nation streaming service .
To gather early subscribers , Trump will have a massive email list to turn to .
Trump is said to have some of the most valuable contact lists in politics .
The source told Axios that Trump will not just be looking to compete with Fox , but he will be regularly criticizing them .
“ He ’ s going to spend a lot of time slamming Fox , ” the source said .
Trump has become increasingly critical of Fox , accusing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to Democrats and having too many Democrat guests on the network .
Starting a new conservative news network is an idea that Trump has considered before .
In 2016 , he considered launching his own TV network if he lost the US presidential election .
He also suggested starting a network of his own during his impeachment inquiry last year .
At a Medicare event in Florida last year , Trump said “ We ought to start our own network and put some real news out there , ” while he was discussing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ given on CNN .
“ We really are , we are looking at that .
We should do something about it too .
Put some really talented people and get a real voice out there , not a voice that ’ s fake , ” Trump said at the time , according to CNN .
The Trump family also intends to maintain a strong presence in the Republican party , regardless of how their challenge of the electron results turns out .
Last week , three GOP advisers told CNN that Donald Trump @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to expand their influence at the Republican National Committee .
Other sources have said that they have ambitions to take over the party .
Donald Trump Jr. and Kimberly Guilfoyle are reportedly unhappy with RNC chairwoman Ronna McDaniel over what they perceive as a lack of support during a contested election .
Speaking under the condition of anonymity , a Republican Party source with close ties to the White House said that Trump Jr. and Guilfoyle could seek leadership roles at the RNC .
“ Don Jr. and Kimberly have an eye on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or somebody close to them taking over , ” the source said .
Donald Trump Jr. denied claims that he has ambitions to take over the party , as did Andrew Surabian , a Trump associate who said that the rumors are “ 100 % incorrect.
” If the Trump family is able to expand its influence in the GOP and the RNC , they could position Donald Trump to run for president a second time in 2024 , a possibility that has been floated by numerous Trump advisers .

President Donald Trump reportedly has plans on starting his own media company when he leaves office. The allegedly planned company is believed to be a conservative news network that would compete directly with Fox News.
“He plans to wreck Fox. No doubt about it,” a source told Axios.
Trump reportedly plans to launch an online media network, and will not opt for cable television because securing a channel is extremely expensive and time-consuming. However, unlike television news, he is expected to charge a monthly fee, which would likely be comparable to the $5.99 monthly service fee charged by the Fox Nation streaming service.
To gather early subscribers, Trump will have a massive email list to turn to. Trump is said to have some of the most valuable contact lists in politics.
The source told Axios that Trump will not just be looking to compete with Fox, but he will be regularly criticizing them.
“He’s going to spend a lot of time slamming Fox,” the source said.
Trump has become increasingly critical of Fox, accusing them numerous times of being too favorable to Democrats and having too many Democrat guests on the network.
Starting a new conservative news network is an idea that Trump has considered before. In 2016, he considered launching his own TV network if he lost the US presidential election. He also suggested starting a network of his own during his impeachment inquiry last year.
At a Medicare event in Florida last year, Trump said “We ought to start our own network and put some real news out there,” while he was discussing his displeasure with the coverage he was given on CNN.
“We really are, we are looking at that. We should do something about it too. Put some really talented people and get a real voice out there, not a voice that’s fake,” Trump said at the time, according to CNN.
The Trump family also intends to maintain a strong presence in the Republican party, regardless of how their challenge of the electron results turns out.
Last week, three GOP advisers told CNN that Donald Trump Jr. and Kimberly Guilfoyle are making moves to expand their influence at the Republican National Committee. Other sources have said that they have ambitions to take over the party.
Donald Trump Jr. and Kimberly Guilfoyle are reportedly unhappy with RNC chairwoman Ronna McDaniel over what they perceive as a lack of support during a contested election. Speaking under the condition of anonymity, a Republican Party source with close ties to the White House said that Trump Jr. and Guilfoyle could seek leadership roles at the RNC.
“Don Jr. and Kimberly have an eye on the RNC, through themselves taking over or somebody close to them taking over,” the source said.
Donald Trump Jr. denied claims that he has ambitions to take over the party, as did Andrew Surabian, a Trump associate who said that the rumors are “100% incorrect.”
If the Trump family is able to expand its influence in the GOP and the RNC, they could position Donald Trump to run for president a second time in 2024, a possibility that has been floated by numerous Trump advisers.
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themindunleashed--2020-11-12--“This Monster Is Real”: Huge Dino-Sized Alligator Spotted Strolling Through Florida Golf Course

As the “ Sunshine State , ” Florida has a well-earned reputation as a land of beaches , subtropical weather , competitive pro sports teams , and being host to the “ Happiest Place on Earth.
” However , the state also has earned notoriety as being hurricane-prone , deeply conservative , and swimming with zany stories about the mythical “ Florida man.
” More importantly , Florida is also a land of geographic diversity where people frequently rub shoulders with the region ’ s wildlife – and especially its massive crocodiles and alligators .
Such was the case on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ jaunting through a golf course in the southwest Florida city of Naples , treating the green like its very own personal lawn .
The shocking video of the Jurassic-sized gator was captured at the Valencia Golf and Country Club , and shows the reptilian predator waddling through the grassy field in an uber casual manner before plunging into the water .
The video footage and captured stills of the massive beast quickly made the rounds on the internet , with many comparing the Florida native to a monster or even a dinosaur .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ these humongous crocodilians aren ’ t too dissimilar from their extinct ancestors .
Many online users also expressed doubt over whether the images were real or were Photoshopped , mainly due to the mammoth size of the tremendous creatures .
“ HUGE FLORIDA GATOR !
Yep , this monster is real , ” tweeted Matt Devitt , a meteorologist at WINK News .
“ I ’ ve seen some huge gators in Naples but seeing one taking a stroll like that is quite a sight , ” tweeted another user .
A third @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with a GIF of the iconic scene from Jurassic Park where young protagonist Lex trembles with fear at the sight of the dinos while appropriately holding a spoonful of jiggling , bright-green jello .
While Florida is the natural habitat of American alligators – with an estimated 2 million wild gators living in the state – humans have every reason to feel awestruck and even fearful of the creatures .
The American alligator ( Alligator mississippiensis ) can grow to about 10 feet long – roughly the length of two grand pianos – @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of property damage , and can easily hurt or even kill people who fail to exercise caution around the native gators .
While alligators frequently try their best to steer clear of people , and the likelihood of a Florida resident being injured in an unprovoked gator attack is about one in 2.4 million , according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission .
However , wild alligators have been known to aggressively pursue their human neighbors .
Don ’ t assume that alligators are slow-pokes , either – with speeds of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ easily make lunch of even gold medal-winning runners like Usain Bolt , whose maximum speed is a comparatively plodding 28 mph .
“ Never make the mistake of thinking that an alligator is slow and lethargic , ” the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department warns .
“ Alligators are extremely quick and agile and will defend themselves when cornered.
” In general , experts recommend that people who encounter the animals should make a mad dash to flee .
And if the creature does bite you , fight like your life depends on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ club – perhaps a nine-iron , wedge , or putter – could be ideal for whacking an alligator in before making your escape !

As the “Sunshine State,” Florida has a well-earned reputation as a land of beaches, subtropical weather, competitive pro sports teams, and being host to the “Happiest Place on Earth.”
However, the state also has earned notoriety as being hurricane-prone, deeply conservative, and swimming with zany stories about the mythical “Florida man.” More importantly, Florida is also a land of geographic diversity where people frequently rub shoulders with the region’s wildlife – and especially its massive crocodiles and alligators.
Such was the case on Thursday when a humongous alligator was spotted jaunting through a golf course in the southwest Florida city of Naples, treating the green like its very own personal lawn.
The shocking video of the Jurassic-sized gator was captured at the Valencia Golf and Country Club, and shows the reptilian predator waddling through the grassy field in an uber casual manner before plunging into the water.
The video footage and captured stills of the massive beast quickly made the rounds on the internet, with many comparing the Florida native to a monster or even a dinosaur. And let’s be honest, these humongous crocodilians aren’t too dissimilar from their extinct ancestors.
Many online users also expressed doubt over whether the images were real or were Photoshopped, mainly due to the mammoth size of the tremendous creatures.
“HUGE FLORIDA GATOR! Yep, this monster is real,” tweeted Matt Devitt, a meteorologist at WINK News.
HUGE FLORIDA GATOR! ?? Yep, this monster is real. Caught on camera during Hurricane #Eta in Naples. Credit: Jeff Jones @WINKNews pic.twitter.com/LGn0Hb19Rd — Matt Devitt (@MattDevittWINK) November 12, 2020
“That’s no gator. That’s a walking, living dinosaur,” replied one user.
“I’ve seen some huge gators in Naples but seeing one taking a stroll like that is quite a sight,” tweeted another user.
A third commenter captured our mood perfectly by replying with a GIF of the iconic scene from Jurassic Park where young protagonist Lex trembles with fear at the sight of the dinos while appropriately holding a spoonful of jiggling, bright-green jello.
While Florida is the natural habitat of American alligators – with an estimated 2 million wild gators living in the state – humans have every reason to feel awestruck and even fearful of the creatures.
The American alligator (Alligator mississippiensis) can grow to about 10 feet long – roughly the length of two grand pianos – and is frequently involved in terrifying cases of property damage, and can easily hurt or even kill people who fail to exercise caution around the native gators.
While alligators frequently try their best to steer clear of people, and the likelihood of a Florida resident being injured in an unprovoked gator attack is about one in 2.4 million, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
However, wild alligators have been known to aggressively pursue their human neighbors.
Don’t assume that alligators are slow-pokes, either – with speeds of up to 35 mph, gators can easily make lunch of even gold medal-winning runners like Usain Bolt, whose maximum speed is a comparatively plodding 28 mph.
“Never make the mistake of thinking that an alligator is slow and lethargic,” the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department warns. “Alligators are extremely quick and agile and will defend themselves when cornered.”
In general, experts recommend that people who encounter the animals should make a mad dash to flee. And if the creature does bite you, fight like your life depends on it.
In fact, a golf club – perhaps a nine-iron, wedge, or putter – could be ideal for whacking an alligator in before making your escape!
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themindunleashed--2020-11-12--As Millions Face Eviction, Senate Proposes Nearly $700 Billion for Pentagon

As millions face eviction and line up at food banks throughout the country , waiting for another stimulus payment that will seemingly never come , the Senate Appropriations Committee is proposing a $ 696 billion Pentagon spending bill for the upcoming fiscal year .
According to The Hill , The Senate ’ s version of the fiscal 2021 Pentagon spending bill was released Tuesday along with 11 other annual appropriations bills .
Both Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi have said they want to pass an omnibus spending bill , and they will likely agree on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ vote in favor of military spending when they have the opportunity , just as Republicans do .
In July , the House passed a $ 694.6 billion bill for Pentagon spending in July .
The Senate version released this week includes $ 627.2 billion for the base defense budget and $ 68.7 billion for a war fund known as the Overseas Contingency Operations account , and also includes a 3 % pay raise for troops .
However , the final Senate version of the bill left out a few causes that were championed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of military bases that are named after Confederate leaders , and measures that were intended to block defense funds from being used on the border wall .
The Senate ’ s bill would also fund 96 F-35 fighter jets , which is an increase over the original bill and over the administration ’ s initial request .
In addition to the fighter jets , the bill also gives the Pentagon $ 21.35 billion to build nine new battle force ships .
Meanwhile , millions of Americans are unemployed and many are now starting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ most recent numbers there are 6.8 million , and this only accounts for the people officially collecting unemployment , this does not include the number of people who are not qualified for unemployment , or people who have been out of the work force for an extended length of time .
The unemployment rate dropped slightly over the past two months , but is still at record highs .
According to estimates by the Princeton University Eviction Lab , 3.6 million people face eviction cases in a typical year .
This year , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ facing eviction , according to a tracking tool developed by the global advisory firm Stout Risius and Ross , which works with the nonprofit National Coalition for a Civil Right to Counsel .
It is also estimated that up to $ 32 billion in back rent will be due for tenants across the US once bans on evictions are lifted .
Despite bans on evictions , many landlords in the US are still kicking people out of their homes , and in some cases , they have even challenged the eviction bans in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ financially in the US can ’ t count on much help from the government .
Even the prospects of a new stimulus check are uncertain , and a payment will not be coming until next year at the very earliest , if it comes at all .
Yet , the Pentagon is still able to claim nearly $ 700 billion in taxpayer money .

As millions face eviction and line up at food banks throughout the country, waiting for another stimulus payment that will seemingly never come, the Senate Appropriations Committee is proposing a $696 billion Pentagon spending bill for the upcoming fiscal year.
According to The Hill, The Senate’s version of the fiscal 2021 Pentagon spending bill was released Tuesday along with 11 other annual appropriations bills.
Both Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi have said they want to pass an omnibus spending bill, and they will likely agree on the military budget, as Democrats overwhelmingly vote in favor of military spending when they have the opportunity, just as Republicans do.
In July, the House passed a $694.6 billion bill for Pentagon spending in July. The Senate version released this week includes $627.2 billion for the base defense budget and $68.7 billion for a war fund known as the Overseas Contingency Operations account, and also includes a 3% pay raise for troops.
However, the final Senate version of the bill left out a few causes that were championed by progressive Democrats, including the renaming of military bases that are named after Confederate leaders, and measures that were intended to block defense funds from being used on the border wall.
The Senate’s bill would also fund 96 F-35 fighter jets, which is an increase over the original bill and over the administration’s initial request. In addition to the fighter jets, the bill also gives the Pentagon $21.35 billion to build nine new battle force ships.
Meanwhile, millions of Americans are unemployed and many are now starting to get evicted. According to the most recent numbers there are 6.8 million, and this only accounts for the people officially collecting unemployment, this does not include the number of people who are not qualified for unemployment, or people who have been out of the work force for an extended length of time. The unemployment rate dropped slightly over the past two months, but is still at record highs.
According to estimates by the Princeton University Eviction Lab, 3.6 million people face eviction cases in a typical year. This year, up to 8 million people could be facing eviction, according to a tracking tool developed by the global advisory firm Stout Risius and Ross, which works with the nonprofit National Coalition for a Civil Right to Counsel.
It is also estimated that up to $32 billion in back rent will be due for tenants across the US once bans on evictions are lifted. Despite bans on evictions, many landlords in the US are still kicking people out of their homes, and in some cases, they have even challenged the eviction bans in court.
The people who are struggling financially in the US can’t count on much help from the government. Even the prospects of a new stimulus check are uncertain, and a payment will not be coming until next year at the very earliest, if it comes at all. Yet, the Pentagon is still able to claim nearly $700 billion in taxpayer money.
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themindunleashed--2020-11-12--3 Reasons Why Introverts Are Undervalued in Today’s Society

More than 20 years old now , The Matrix is recognized by fans across the world as being one of the most brilliant films in history , most notably for its deeper meaning and esoteric philosophy .
One scene that is particularly intriguing , considering the social climate of today , is Neo ’ s interrogation by the Agents of the Matrix .
Now , before we dig into the potential hidden meaning here , as I perceive it , and how Neo found himself in this uncomfortable position to begin with , let ’ s first establish some key @ @ @ @ @ @ @ line that will help us to appreciate the implications behind this scene a little bit more .
What Does The Character Neo Represent in the Matrix ?
Neo in ancient Greek ( νέος ) means new/young one .
This is an important piece of the puzzle to help us understand what the directors of the film are trying to communicate to us .
With that said , when we assess Neo ’ s character in the first film , we find that he is a solitary individual that keeps to himself and is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ world by constantly searching the internet .
What Does The Character Morpheus Represent in the Matrix ?
Morpheus in Greek mythology is a messenger of the gods .
He appears to humans through dreams with the intention of delivering divine Knowledge and Truth .
In the Greek mythos , he can appear in almost any form in people ’ s dreams , which could be because anyone , regardless of race , gender , or outward appearance , can be a messenger of enlightenment and Truth .
The First Matrix Film is About @ @ @ @ @ @ @ With the understanding of the deeper meaning behind what Neo and Morpheus ’ characters represent in the film , we can now appreciate the intro scene of Neo sleeping ( whilst searching for Morpheus ) through a different lens of perception and awareness .
You see , Neo sleeping whilst searching online for Morpheus represents the early stages of the Truth seekers journey — “ asleep ” but still searching for deeper meaning in life — and hoping to find that meaning by seeking out a “ messenger ” of higher Knowledge and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Empire of Lies Through his incessant efforts , Neo begins to get closer and closer to finding the elusive Morpheus .
This , however , also attracts the unwanted attention of the Agents in the Matrix , which represent the enforcers of the shadow government of this system .
Their job is to ensure that no one exposes what the Matrix really is , and how it turns unsuspecting every day human beings into useful resources that it can use and exploit .
The Agents proceed to apprehend Neo and interrogate him , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they ’ ve been spying on him and keeping meticulous records of his activities , both online and offline , for quite some time now .
As we all know very well today , all around the world intelligence agencies are doing exactly that — tracking what we view online and keeping meticulous records on many of our movements .
The agents , however , do not see Neo as being a major threat to the Matrix system , as he is still in the early stages of his awakening and does not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Instead , they offer him a deal where they will be willing to “ wipe the slate clean ” on his illegal activities online , if Neo will simply help them track down the man they call Morpheus , who they claim is “ a known terrorist ” that is “ considered by many authorities to be the most dangerous man alive ” .
This represents that the single greatest threat to this manipulative system — which is overwhelmingly ruled by deception and exploitation — is any messenger of higher Knowledge and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are still “ asleep ” to what the proverbial Matrix really is .
In fact , one could argue this sort of power struggle has been going on for thousands of years , and is possibly why Socrates was accused of “ corrupting the youth ” by the ruling class more than 2,000 years ago and subsequently sentenced to death ; or why Fred Hampton was assassinated by government authorities in 1969 ; or , in more recent history , why civilians that were peacefully protesting against Wall Street and the bankers for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in 2008 , were targeted by the FBI and even labelled as potential “ domestic terrorists “ .
Simply put , Truth is terrorism in the empire of lies .
Neo , still being somewhat naïve and unbegun in his journey , rejects the Agent ’ s offer and demands he get a phone call because “ I know my rights !
” To this , Agent Smith retorts , “ tell me Mr. Anderson , what good is a phone call if you ’ re unable to speak ?
” , which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the most eerie of ways .
This scene represents a lesson that all genuine Truth seekers eventually come to learn — this system is not concerned with human rights nor is it concerned with upholding authentic justice .
Instead , it inculcates these beliefs and misperceptions into our minds from a very young age , because it serves to help legitimize its unnecessary existence in the eyes of the unsuspecting public and indoctrinate us as to why we think we need it .
But in reality , our government guaranteed “ rights @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the blink of an eye .
In relation to current events , for example , many thousands of people worldwide have been arrested for violating curfew orders ; In one Indian state , civilians were told they must take selfies every hour and send it to the authorities to prove that they are staying indoors ; in South Africa , some have been fined for not wearing masks while driving their cars ; In Boston in the United States , people have even been told that they will be fined if they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the street ; Homeless people in France have reportedly been fined for not staying indoors ; Some people have been arrested for attending funerals of loved ones because it violated lockdown orders ; Others ( including doctors and scientists ) have had their right to freedom of speech censored online ; In Australia , a pregnant woman was actually arrested in her home for facebook posts that encouraged protesting against the lockdown ; According to the International Labor Organization , tens of millions are being pushed into unemployment ; and travel all around @ @ @ @ @ @ @ these authorities who have taken it upon themselves to be the rulers of this planet by dictating what the rest of us can and can not do .
Whether you agree with these policies or not , these things can not logically be called “ rights ” since they are so very easily violated and taken away from us .
There are many other examples that demonstrate how our government given “ rights ” are more of a comforting illusion than an actual reality , such as the CIA ’ s secretive Black @ @ @ @ @ @ @ done in cooperation with other intelligence agencies and authorities throughout the world .
In these programs , people have been kidnapped — without any legal criminal charge or trial — and then taken to undisclosed secret locations where many of them are tortured for many months on end , in ways that are considered to be in violation of international law and basic human rights .
The CIA , of course , simply claims they are suspected terrorists .
In 2014 , however , a Senate Intelligence Committee Report found that at least @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and tortured were actually “ wrongfully detained ” .
Wake Up Neo — You Are the One Fortunately , Neo manages to escape this unthinkable situation without any serious injury or harm .
Soon after , he is contacted by Morpheus , where he is told that he was very lucky that the Agents underestimated his great potential and spared him , because if the Agents had known the great secret that Morpheus knows , then Neo would probably be dead .
Confused by the obvious strangeness of everything taking place , Neo @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on , and what exactly is he talking about ?
?
Without hesitation , Morpheus replies to him , “ You are the one Neo — You see , you may have spent the last few years looking for me , but I have spent my entire life looking for you.
” This is perhaps the most important lesson the new Truth seeker must eventually come to learn — We are the ones we have been waiting for to change this corrupt world my friends ; and we must stop looking for heroes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this very serious responsibility .
Instead , we must all take on the role of Morpheus — which is to awaken as many Neo ’ s ( new minds ) as we possibly can , whilst also taking on the role that represents the journey of Neo , by challenging ourselves to become the best version of who we authentically are .
By doing this , we will help to awaken and unleash the unique creative forces of each individual ’ s problem solving imagination ; and we will also find unity in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and corruption , of this inhumane system which invariably exploits us all .
If not us , then who ?
And if not now , then when ?
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It’s undeniable that our society favors assertive extroverted personalities with strong communication skills and underestimates the quiet ones. If you are an introvert, you have probably learned it the hard way.
It could be that you felt unseen in the classroom as a child or teen. Or you may have watched your less competent co-workers get a promotion thanks to their social skills.
It feels unfair, but if you think about our society, it makes perfect sense. The consumerist mindset that has become our second nature inevitably affects the way we treat other people. It seems that everything, including our personal qualities and worth as human beings, is translated into some kind of market value.
In other words, to make other people see your worth in personal or professional life, you need to be able to ‘sell yourself’. Yes, this expression alone tells it all.
You need to know how to make a good first impression, say the right things, and be assertive. If you can’t do it, you are perceived as incapable and uninteresting – whether we are talking about a job interview or an informal social gathering.
But it’s not the only reason why introverts are undervalued in our society. Here are a few more:
1. They are less efficient in teamwork
Communication and teamwork skills are required for all kinds of jobs. It seems that without being able to work in a team, it’s impossible to do your job even if your duties don’t involve interaction with clients.
Introverts are much more efficient when they work on their own and are given a certain extent of independence. They thrive in quiet environments with few distractions and interactions. This is when a quiet person gets the chance to unleash their creative self and make good use of their analytical skills.
Most office jobs don’t give employees this opportunity. Office meetings, group projects, phone calls and all the other attributes of a 9-to-5 job make it almost impossible for an introvert to be productive.
2. They don’t like to be in the spotlight
Sometimes it feels like we are living in a society of attention seekers. Today, you are expected to go public about the most personal matters, such as your relationship and family life.
People share their most intimate thoughts and feelings on social media, post updates about the most trivial events, such as what they had for dinner, and upload countless selfies.
Introverts are among those who still value privacy. They are less likely to showcase their lives online or share the details of their personal affairs with the whole world.
At the same time, the quiet ones don’t like to be in the spotlight at social events. An introvert will never interrupt you. They will listen to you and talk only when they have something important to say. This tendency to avoid attention can be mistaken for insecurity and even a lack of intelligence.
3. They prefer to be real than to be ‘nice’
If you want to make a good impression on others, you are expected to be nice. But what does it mean to be ‘nice’ anyway?
In an introvert’s mind, it equals saying things you don’t mean. Quiet personalities will never bombard you with compliments or say meaningless social pleasantries just to win your fondness. But if an introvert said something nice to you, then be sure that they truly meant it.
Small talk is another component of social relationships most introverts struggle with. To them, it embodies utterly dull, uncomfortable, and pointless conversations they can perfectly do without. For this reason, introverts are often mistakenly believed to hate people.
The truth is that they don’t – they just crave stimulating, meaningful conversations and choose their social circle more carefully than extroverts.
In my book, The Power of Misfits: How to Find Your Place in a World You Don’t Fit In, I write about the reasons why so many introverts feel inadequate and alienated from other people in today’s society. It all goes down to social expectations this personality type has to deal with from a very early age.
But the good news is that every introvert can overcome the negative effects of these expectations and find the right path in this loud, extroverted world.
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themindunleashed--2020-11-12--Musk Unveils Creepy Futuristic Dashboard That Shows What Neural Network Inside Tesla Self-Driving Ca

Musk Unveils Creepy Futuristic Dashboard That Shows What Neural Network Inside Tesla Self-Driving Car Sees

Elon Musk , easily one of the most audacious business entrepreneurs and tech mavens in modern times , has promised self-driving , autonomous cars for years now .
Earlier this year he even went so far as to predict the commercial release of a beta fleet of autonomous vehicles by the end of 2020 .
It turns out that prediction may have had a substantial foundation behind it because last week Musk stunned Tesla enthusiasts with a demo of the company ’ s forthcoming “ Full Self-Driving ” ( FSD ) beta .
The presentation confirmed a major upgrade to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ viewers with a video demo of the beta car ’ s futuristic dashboard in action .
The test demo featured a specially selected trained driver but the most jaw-dropping aspect undoubtedly involves the dashboard that represents what the car ’ s neural network is “ seeing ” as it drives .
Multiple glowing modules and real-time data monitors depict a full spectrum of the road ahead , highlighting pedestrian movements , parked cars , and unmarked lane dividers .
Musk himself calls the upgrade a “ quantum leap ” in the autonomous vehicles @ @ @ @ @ @ @ seem to be just as sold .
One driver featured in the video commented on the car ’ s first turn , “ It paused to look , dude !
” Later in the demo , that driver expanded on the almost creepy , human-like impulses demonstrated by the vehicle : “ I almost felt like I was still driving , because I still looked [ before making a turn ] , and the car felt like it was looking , so that was amazing and truly mind-blowing how it was working.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ software allows drivers to engage the Autopilot advanced driver-assist mode on local and non-highway streets .
The company released terse warnings about the use of the beta car , saying that it still requires constant human oversight because “ it may do the wrong thing at the worse time.
” Experts note the risk of a haphazard release , which could result in drivers performing experimental stunts for YouTube videos .
In this vein , The Verge described the whole spectacle with succinct criticism : “ Frankly , this looks terrifying — not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but because of the way it will inevitably be misused.
” Ed Niedermeyer , communications director for Partners for Automated Vehicle Education , issued the following statement : “ Public road testing is a serious responsibility and using untrained consumers to validate beta-level software on public roads is dangerous and inconsistent with existing guidance and industry norms .
Moreover , it is extremely important to clarify the line between driver assistance and autonomy .
Systems requiring human driver oversight are not self-driving and should not be called self-driving.
” In its publicly released @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the probability that dangerous rule-breaking and stunts are inevitable .
There have already been fatal crashes involving autonomous vehicles and there will likely be more .
As a result , the company says the Autopilot feature should only be engaged by attentive drivers who have both hands on the wheel .
Despite these dangers , Musk continues to aim for a 2020 wide release .
“ Full Self-Driving is in early limited access Beta and must be used with additional caution , ” the company writes .
“ It may do the wrong @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you must always keep your hands on the wheel and pay extra attention to the road .
Do not become complacent.
“ Although many critics are expressing an abundance of caution with regard to Tesla ’ s beta rollout , it is widely believed by automotive and industry experts that autonomous vehicles will one day dramatically improve traffic , reduce car accident injuries , and could save millions of lives .
The industrial automation and robot revolution will also shake up the job market and society as a whole .
So , what @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Unleashed readers ?
Will you buy a self-driving beta car in the first year of its release or will you wait to see the fatality statistics ?

Elon Musk, easily one of the most audacious business entrepreneurs and tech mavens in modern times, has promised self-driving, autonomous cars for years now. Earlier this year he even went so far as to predict the commercial release of a beta fleet of autonomous vehicles by the end of 2020.
It turns out that prediction may have had a substantial foundation behind it because last week Musk stunned Tesla enthusiasts with a demo of the company’s forthcoming “Full Self-Driving” (FSD) beta. The presentation confirmed a major upgrade to Tesla’s self-driving suite and shocked viewers with a video demo of the beta car’s futuristic dashboard in action.
The test demo featured a specially selected trained driver but the most jaw-dropping aspect undoubtedly involves the dashboard that represents what the car’s neural network is “seeing” as it drives. Multiple glowing modules and real-time data monitors depict a full spectrum of the road ahead, highlighting pedestrian movements, parked cars, and unmarked lane dividers.
Musk himself calls the upgrade a “quantum leap” in the autonomous vehicles race and his Tesla ‘bros’ seem to be just as sold.
One driver featured in the video commented on the car’s first turn, “It paused to look, dude!”
Later in the demo, that driver expanded on the almost creepy, human-like impulses demonstrated by the vehicle: “I almost felt like I was still driving, because I still looked [before making a turn], and the car felt like it was looking, so that was amazing and truly mind-blowing how it was working.”
The neural net used in the new software allows drivers to engage the Autopilot advanced driver-assist mode on local and non-highway streets. The company released terse warnings about the use of the beta car, saying that it still requires constant human oversight because “it may do the wrong thing at the worse time.”
Experts note the risk of a haphazard release, which could result in drivers performing experimental stunts for YouTube videos. In this vein, The Verge described the whole spectacle with succinct criticism:
“Frankly, this looks terrifying — not because it seems erratic or malfunctioning, but because of the way it will inevitably be misused.”
Ed Niedermeyer, communications director for Partners for Automated Vehicle Education, issued the following statement:
“Public road testing is a serious responsibility and using untrained consumers to validate beta-level software on public roads is dangerous and inconsistent with existing guidance and industry norms. Moreover, it is extremely important to clarify the line between driver assistance and autonomy. Systems requiring human driver oversight are not self-driving and should not be called self-driving.”
In its publicly released warning, Tesla acknowledges these risks and the probability that dangerous rule-breaking and stunts are inevitable. There have already been fatal crashes involving autonomous vehicles and there will likely be more. As a result, the company says the Autopilot feature should only be engaged by attentive drivers who have both hands on the wheel.
Despite these dangers, Musk continues to aim for a 2020 wide release.
“Full Self-Driving is in early limited access Beta and must be used with additional caution,” the company writes. “It may do the wrong thing at the worst time, so you must always keep your hands on the wheel and pay extra attention to the road. Do not become complacent.“
Although many critics are expressing an abundance of caution with regard to Tesla’s beta rollout, it is widely believed by automotive and industry experts that autonomous vehicles will one day dramatically improve traffic, reduce car accident injuries, and could save millions of lives. The industrial automation and robot revolution will also shake up the job market and society as a whole.
So, what’s the verdict from The Mind Unleashed readers? Will you buy a self-driving beta car in the first year of its release or will you wait to see the fatality statistics?
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themindunleashed--2020-11-12--Ex-Trump Official Who Gave Epstein Sweetheart Deal for Child Sex Crimes Is Excused by DOJ

A former member of Donald Trump ’ s presidential cabinet who notoriously cut Jeffrey Epstein a sweetheart deal in 2008 has been cleared of any wrongdoing by the Justice Department .
The investigation by the department ’ s Office of Professional Responsibility ( DOJ-OPR ) found that former Labor Secretary of Labor Alex Acosta – who served in Trump ’ s cabinet from 2017 until his 2019 resignation – had exercised “ poor judgement ” when arranging a 2008 plea deal for the disgraced financier and convicted sexual predator .
According to the Justice Department investigation whose findings were released @ @ @ @ @ @ @ didn ’ t break the law , reports NBC News .
The investigation found that Epstein ’ s victims “ were not treated with the forthrightness and sensitivity expected by the department ” under the deal arranged by Acosta , who was the U.S. attorney for the Southern District of Florida at the time .
In 2019 , Acosta resigned his position as head of the U.S. Department of Labor amid fallout from the Epstein case .
While serving as the top Miami prosecutor , Acosta infamously cut Epstein a non-prosecution plea deal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sexual exploitation of underage girls .
Epstein had faced allegations that he sexually abused dozens of underage teen girls at his Palm Beach mansion throughout the early 2000s .
Under the agreement agreed to by Acosta – which involved him pleading guilty to state charges involving only one teenaged victim – Epstein did not face federal criminal charges and a separate federal investigation was immediately ground to a halt .
The deal also sealed the indictment records .
Thanks to the plea deal , the well-connected pedophile – whose friends and associates included @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Andrew , and Bill Gates , among others – was spared a prison sentence that could have lasted several years .
While serving 13 months of his Florida jail sentence , Epstein was also granted the freedom to attend to his business affairs in his luxurious offices .
The secret deal also granted immunity to “ any potential co-conspirators ’ ’ who were also involved in Epstein ’ s crimes , effectively ensuring that other wealthy members of Epstein ’ s child rapist ring got off scot-free .
The Justice Department ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ personally “ made the pivotal decision to resolve the federal investigation of Epstein through a state-based plea and either developed or approved the terms of the initial offer to the defense that set the beginning point for the subsequent negotiations that led to the ” non-prosecution agreement ( NPA ) .
“ The NPA was a flawed mechanism for satisfying the federal interest that caused the government to open its investigation of Epstein , ” the report added .
During the review , the office noted that members of Acosta ’ s office @ @ @ @ @ @ @ witness credibility , and the impact of a trial on the victims ” which ultimately led them to opt for the plea bargain and avoid trial .
Due to these considerations , “ OPR does not find that Acosta engaged in professional misconduct by resolving the federal investigation of Epstein in the way he did or that the other subjects committed professional misconduct through their implementation of Acosta ’ s decisions.
” The report also noted that the former U.S. attorney ’ s judgment lacked transparency and left Epstein ’ s victims “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” Victims involved in the 2008 case were briefed on the DOJ-OPR report on Thursday morning , but haven ’ t yet made any comment on the findings .
“ Letting a well-connected billionaire get away with child rape and international sex trafficking isn ’ t ‘ poor judgment ’ – it is a disgusting failure , ” said Nebraska Republican Sen. Ben Sasse in a statement .
“ Americans ought to be enraged.
” “ Jeffrey Epstein should be rotting behind bars today , but the Justice Department failed Epstein ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ added .
“ The DOJ ’ s crooked deal with Epstein effectively shut down investigations into his child sex trafficking ring and protected his co-conspirators in other states .
Justice has not been served.
” Epstein , 66 , was found hanged in a lone cell in the special housing unit ( SHU ) of a federal prison in Manhattan while facing a potential prison sentence of up to 45 years on charges of pedophilia and sex trafficking .
A city medical examiner ruled the death a suicide .
His ex-girlfriend Ghislaine Maxwell @ @ @ @ @ @ @ York City jail over a range of allegations related to child sex trafficking , the sexual exploitation of minors , and perjury – including that she groomed girls as young as 14 for Epstein to abuse , while also participating in the abuse .
She will stand trial in July 2021 .

A former member of Donald Trump’s presidential cabinet who notoriously cut Jeffrey Epstein a sweetheart deal in 2008 has been cleared of any wrongdoing by the Justice Department.
The investigation by the department’s Office of Professional Responsibility (DOJ-OPR) found that former Labor Secretary of Labor Alex Acosta – who served in Trump’s cabinet from 2017 until his 2019 resignation – had exercised “poor judgement” when arranging a 2008 plea deal for the disgraced financier and convicted sexual predator.
According to the Justice Department investigation whose findings were released Thursday, Acosta mishandled the case but didn’t break the law, reports NBC News.
The investigation found that Epstein’s victims “were not treated with the forthrightness and sensitivity expected by the department” under the deal arranged by Acosta, who was the U.S. attorney for the Southern District of Florida at the time.
In 2019, Acosta resigned his position as head of the U.S. Department of Labor amid fallout from the Epstein case.
While serving as the top Miami prosecutor, Acosta infamously cut Epstein a non-prosecution plea deal in 2007 for charges relating to the sexual exploitation of underage girls.
Epstein had faced allegations that he sexually abused dozens of underage teen girls at his Palm Beach mansion throughout the early 2000s.
Under the agreement agreed to by Acosta – which involved him pleading guilty to state charges involving only one teenaged victim – Epstein did not face federal criminal charges and a separate federal investigation was immediately ground to a halt. The deal also sealed the indictment records.
Thanks to the plea deal, the well-connected pedophile – whose friends and associates included Donald Trump, Bill Clinton, Prince Andrew, and Bill Gates, among others – was spared a prison sentence that could have lasted several years.
While serving 13 months of his Florida jail sentence, Epstein was also granted the freedom to attend to his business affairs in his luxurious offices.
The secret deal also granted immunity to “any potential co-conspirators’’ who were also involved in Epstein’s crimes, effectively ensuring that other wealthy members of Epstein’s child rapist ring got off scot-free.
The Justice Department’s summary of the investigation noted that Acosta personally “made the pivotal decision to resolve the federal investigation of Epstein through a state-based plea and either developed or approved the terms of the initial offer to the defense that set the beginning point for the subsequent negotiations that led to the” non-prosecution agreement (NPA).
“The NPA was a flawed mechanism for satisfying the federal interest that caused the government to open its investigation of Epstein,” the report added.
During the review, the office noted that members of Acosta’s office were concerned about “legal issues, witness credibility, and the impact of a trial on the victims” which ultimately led them to opt for the plea bargain and avoid trial.
Due to these considerations, “OPR does not find that Acosta engaged in professional misconduct by resolving the federal investigation of Epstein in the way he did or that the other subjects committed professional misconduct through their implementation of Acosta’s decisions.”
The report also noted that the former U.S. attorney’s judgment lacked transparency and left Epstein’s victims “feeling confused and ill-treated by the government.”
Victims involved in the 2008 case were briefed on the DOJ-OPR report on Thursday morning, but haven’t yet made any comment on the findings.
“Letting a well-connected billionaire get away with child rape and international sex trafficking isn’t ‘poor judgment’ – it is a disgusting failure,” said Nebraska Republican Sen. Ben Sasse in a statement. “Americans ought to be enraged.”
“Jeffrey Epstein should be rotting behind bars today, but the Justice Department failed Epstein’s victims at every turn,” Sasse added. “The DOJ’s crooked deal with Epstein effectively shut down investigations into his child sex trafficking ring and protected his co-conspirators in other states. Justice has not been served.”
Epstein, 66, was found hanged in a lone cell in the special housing unit (SHU) of a federal prison in Manhattan while facing a potential prison sentence of up to 45 years on charges of pedophilia and sex trafficking. A city medical examiner ruled the death a suicide.
His ex-girlfriend Ghislaine Maxwell is currently being held in a New York City jail over a range of allegations related to child sex trafficking, the sexual exploitation of minors, and perjury – including that she groomed girls as young as 14 for Epstein to abuse, while also participating in the abuse. She will stand trial in July 2021.
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themindunleashed--2020-11-17--Joe Biden Leaves Cannbis Reform Out of Updated Policy Pledges

It appears that President-elect Joe Biden may already be falling short on some of his campaign promises .
When the Biden campaign released their transition plan , advocates immediately noticed that reform of cannabis laws was not stated in the plan , despite many promises on the campaign trail .
While drug law reform and cannabis legalization are not specifically mentioned in the plan , it is possible that these issues could fall under the umbrella of criminal justice reform .
The new page says Biden is working to “ strengthen America ’ s commitment to justice , and reform @ @ @ @ @ @ @ specific measures , such as a ban on police chokeholds and creating a national oversight commission to track law enforcement abuses , but cannabis legalization or decriminalization is mysteriously absent .
His campaign site , which is still up and running , includes a section titled , “ Plan for Black America ” where he promises to “ decriminalize the use of cannabis and automatically expunge all prior cannabis use convictions.
” The fact that this language was in the pre-election press release but missing from the most recent ones has many activists @ @ @ @ @ @ @ told Marijuana Moment that “ Nothing has changed , ” and said that Biden has many important policy plans that are not officially listed on the website yet .
Activists have good reason to be concerned that Biden won ’ t follow through on his promise , considering that he was one of the architects of the drug war and has been against cannabis legalization throughout most of his career .
Despite the changing attitudes towards cannabis legalization , people arrested for cannabis still make up a significant portion of cases that come @ @ @ @ @ @ @ system .
According to the FBI ’ s recent Uniform Crime Report , more people were arrested for cannabis possession last year than for all violent crimes put together .
The data showed that 545,602 people were arrested in the US for cannabis-related crimes last year .
Meanwhile , just 495,871 people were arrested for violent crimes .
Furthermore , the vast majority of the people who got arrested for cannabis were not accused of selling or trafficking the substance , but just for simple possession .
500,395 of the total cannabis arrests @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , were for possession , which is still more than the number of people who were arrested for violent crimes .
Overall , cannabis arrests have been going down nationwide due to the spread of legalization .
Last year , cannabis arrests were down by 18 % when compared with 2018 .
As suspected , the FBI ’ s data showed that people were less likely to get arrested for cannabis in states where it was legal or available for medical use , with eastern states seeing far more arrests .
According to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all cannabis arrests last year took place in the northeastern part of the country , where cannabis laws are still catching up with the west .
People of color are also at a greater risk of being targeted for cannabis arrests .
According to a report from the ACLU , 2018 data showed that people of color were 3.6 times more likely to be arrested for cannabis possession than white people , despite using the substance at the same rates .

It appears that President-elect Joe Biden may already be falling short on some of his campaign promises. When the Biden campaign released their transition plan, advocates immediately noticed that reform of cannabis laws was not stated in the plan, despite many promises on the campaign trail. While drug law reform and cannabis legalization are not specifically mentioned in the plan, it is possible that these issues could fall under the umbrella of criminal justice reform.
The new page says Biden is working to “strengthen America’s commitment to justice, and reform our criminal justice system” and includes specific measures, such as a ban on police chokeholds and creating a national oversight commission to track law enforcement abuses, but cannabis legalization or decriminalization is mysteriously absent.
The work ahead in the next 73 days will be the foundation for an administration that puts the health, safety, and character of our communities first.
Learn how the Biden-Harris transition will move forward at https://t.co/97NKAZksSLhttps://t.co/No1DQqI4gx — Biden-Harris Presidential Transition (@Transition46) November 8, 2020
His campaign site, which is still up and running, includes a section titled, “Plan for Black America” where he promises to “decriminalize the use of cannabis and automatically expunge all prior cannabis use convictions.”
The fact that this language was in the pre-election press release but missing from the most recent ones has many activists very concerned.
A Biden campaign spokesman told Marijuana Moment that “Nothing has changed,” and said that Biden has many important policy plans that are not officially listed on the website yet. Activists have good reason to be concerned that Biden won’t follow through on his promise, considering that he was one of the architects of the drug war and has been against cannabis legalization throughout most of his career.
Despite the changing attitudes towards cannabis legalization, people arrested for cannabis still make up a significant portion of cases that come through the country’s criminal court system.
According to the FBI’s recent Uniform Crime Report, more people were arrested for cannabis possession last year than for all violent crimes put together.
The data showed that 545,602 people were arrested in the US for cannabis-related crimes last year. Meanwhile, just 495,871 people were arrested for violent crimes.
Furthermore, the vast majority of the people who got arrested for cannabis were not accused of selling or trafficking the substance, but just for simple possession. 500,395 of the total cannabis arrests last year, or about 92%, were for possession, which is still more than the number of people who were arrested for violent crimes.
Overall, cannabis arrests have been going down nationwide due to the spread of legalization. Last year, cannabis arrests were down by 18% when compared with 2018.
As suspected, the FBI’s data showed that people were less likely to get arrested for cannabis in states where it was legal or available for medical use, with eastern states seeing far more arrests.
According to the report, roughly 53% of all cannabis arrests last year took place in the northeastern part of the country, where cannabis laws are still catching up with the west.
People of color are also at a greater risk of being targeted for cannabis arrests. According to a report from the ACLU, 2018 data showed that people of color were 3.6 times more likely to be arrested for cannabis possession than white people, despite using the substance at the same rates.
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themindunleashed--2020-11-17--Skateboarding Viral Star Nathan ‘Doggface’ Apodaca Buys New Home For His Family in Cash

For many of us , 2020 has been one of the roughest and most disruptive years of our lives .
That definitely isn ’ t the case for Nathan Apodaca , also known as Doggface , whose fortunes saw a sharp turnaround earlier this year when a TikTok video of him skating to work while drinking cranberry juice and lip-syncing to Fleetwood Mac ’ s 1977 classic “ Dreams ” went viral .
And now , the charismatic viral video star can finally call himself a homeowner .
Apodaca , 37 , had been living in a mobile home before @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Idaho .
The home has five bedrooms and three bathrooms , and was purchased entirely with $ 320,000 in cash , reports TMZ .
The viral sensation , who is of Mexican and Northern Arapaho Native American descent , had long been a staple on social platforms such as TikTok and Instagram , where he could be seen dancing , skating , and pop-locking to old-school tunes while wearing a big smile on his face .
His positive attitude and optimism never wavered even when he was living in an RV without running @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s home .
Apodaca earned his living working as a manual laborer at a potato warehouse , where he was employed alongside his father .
“ We ’ ve been working ever since the pandemic , getting potatoes out to whoever needs them , ” Apodaca told Los Angeles Times .
In late September , however , Doggface broke beyond his dedicated fanbase on Instagram pages like Foos Gone Wild and reached mainstream fame when his car broke down on the way to work and he decided to film himself happily lip-syncing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ocean Spray Cran-Raspberry juice straight from the bottle .
The video immediately went viral and spread across the internet , gaining 11.5 million likes on TikTok and innumerable likes and comments in all other corners of the internet .
The video even spiked interest in Fleetwood Mac , with streams of “ Dreams ” quickly catapulting the song to the top of iTunes charts as new generations got hooked on the song .
Soon enough , even Fleetwood Mac band members Mick Fleetwood and Stevie Nicks released their own versions of the viral @ @ @ @ @ @ @ behind the video , and Apodaca ’ s working-class struggles , donations began pouring in from various quarters – including from Ocean Spray , which rewarded him with a brand-new pickup truck .
He also got some much-needed work on his recognizable smile , receiving new sets of veneers on his top and bottom rows of teeth while on a trip to L.A. earlier this month .
Apodaca has also appeared alongside a range of celebrities , including Cheech and Chong and Snoop Dogg – the cousin of late hip-hop artist Nate Dogg @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Face.
” Since going viral , Apodaca also has a following of more than 3 million fans on Instagram and 5.8 million on TikTok .
He ’ s also raking in money after purchasing an embroidery machine to sell shirts and beanies from his online store , including ones that feature the nickname , “ Doggface , ” and some of his catchphrases like “ DOWN FOO !
” and “ 420 SOULJAZ.
” However , his most special moment came this month after he proposed to his girlfriend Estela Chavez in Las @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Hotel in Caesar ’ s Palace .
The new family will bring together the couple , as well as Doggface ’ s daughters Angelica and Makyla – who turned him on to dancing on TikTok and Instagram .

For many of us, 2020 has been one of the roughest and most disruptive years of our lives.
That definitely isn’t the case for Nathan Apodaca, also known as Doggface, whose fortunes saw a sharp turnaround earlier this year when a TikTok video of him skating to work while drinking cranberry juice and lip-syncing to Fleetwood Mac’s 1977 classic “Dreams” went viral.
And now, the charismatic viral video star can finally call himself a homeowner.
Apodaca, 37, had been living in a mobile home before purchasing the home in Idaho Falls, Idaho. The home has five bedrooms and three bathrooms, and was purchased entirely with $320,000 in cash, reports TMZ.
The viral sensation, who is of Mexican and Northern Arapaho Native American descent, had long been a staple on social platforms such as TikTok and Instagram, where he could be seen dancing, skating, and pop-locking to old-school tunes while wearing a big smile on his face.
So thanks for the love and support an here it is my original video same as all going around but yes thanks for the love n donations it’s very appreciated an much needed ?? vibe on world pic.twitter.com/gkCgc1U9As — *BLAZIN*4*1*NATION* (@doggface208) September 27, 2020
His positive attitude and optimism never wavered even when he was living in an RV without running water that was parked outside his brother’s home. Apodaca earned his living working as a manual laborer at a potato warehouse, where he was employed alongside his father.
“We’ve been working ever since the pandemic, getting potatoes out to whoever needs them,” Apodaca told Los Angeles Times.
In late September, however, Doggface broke beyond his dedicated fanbase on Instagram pages like Foos Gone Wild and reached mainstream fame when his car broke down on the way to work and he decided to film himself happily lip-syncing to the Fleetwood Mac hit while sipping Ocean Spray Cran-Raspberry juice straight from the bottle.
The video immediately went viral and spread across the internet, gaining 11.5 million likes on TikTok and innumerable likes and comments in all other corners of the internet.
The video even spiked interest in Fleetwood Mac, with streams of “Dreams” quickly catapulting the song to the top of iTunes charts as new generations got hooked on the song.
Soon enough, even Fleetwood Mac band members Mick Fleetwood and Stevie Nicks released their own versions of the viral video.
When people discovered the details behind the video, and Apodaca’s working-class struggles, donations began pouring in from various quarters – including from Ocean Spray, which rewarded him with a brand-new pickup truck.
He also got some much-needed work on his recognizable smile, receiving new sets of veneers on his top and bottom rows of teeth while on a trip to L.A. earlier this month.
Apodaca has also appeared alongside a range of celebrities, including Cheech and Chong and Snoop Dogg – the cousin of late hip-hop artist Nate Dogg, who inspired the name “Dogg Face.”
Since going viral, Apodaca also has a following of more than 3 million fans on Instagram and 5.8 million on TikTok.
He’s also raking in money after purchasing an embroidery machine to sell shirts and beanies from his online store, including ones that feature the nickname, “Doggface,” and some of his catchphrases like “DOWN FOO!” and “420 SOULJAZ.”
However, his most special moment came this month after he proposed to his girlfriend Estela Chavez in Las Vegas while on a trip to Nobu Hotel in Caesar’s Palace.
The new family will bring together the couple, as well as Doggface’s daughters Angelica and Makyla – who turned him on to dancing on TikTok and Instagram.
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themindunleashed--2020-11-17--Indigenous Community in Canada Mourns After Poachers Kill Sacred White “Spirit Moose”

First Nation communities in Canada are in a state of shock and anger after a rare white moose , seen as a “ spirit ” animal to indigenous people , was killed by suspected poachers .
The rare white moose , seen as a sacred creature by the native culture , was killed by poachers near the city of Timmins , Ontario , leaving locals in a state of mourning .
The corpses of two female moose , including a majestic white cow , were discovered shot and discarded along a service road with their entire bodies intact , including @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Local residents have traditionally revered the white moose population – as wel as white animals including bison , ravens , and grizzly bears – who have a ghostly pallor due to a recessive gene , and have been sighted moving quietly among the aspen and pine forests of the region .
Community leaders are perplexed about the seemingly needless execution of the creature .
“ Everybody is outraged and sad .
Why would you shoot it ?
No one needs one that bad , ” remarked Chief Murray Ray of the Flying Post @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a license to shoot a cow moose , you could shoot another one .
Just leave the white ones alone.
” The incident is now under investigation by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry .
Signs around the area warn against killing the creatures , which are now under legal protection under laws that locals fought hard for .
“ I really hope they find the people that are responsible for this and they ’ re charged , ” Murray added .
Troy Woodhouse , a fellow member of the Flying Post @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who sees the moose in person would likely realize “ how much of a sacred animal it is and rare and majestic to see.
” “ It saddens me that somebody would take such a beautiful animal , ” Woodhouse added .
“ Nobody knows exactly how many are in the area , so the loss of a single spirit moose is one too many.
” Woodhouse fondly remembers the first time that he saw a young white bull moose alongside his wife near the home of his grandfather ’ s home , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ It was a sign that he ’ s watching over us on the land .
It was very special to me , ” he said .
Woodhouse has personally volunteered to give CAD $ 1,000 to anyone who volunteers any information that leads to the hunters ’ arrest , or for them if the killing was a mistake and they decide to turn themselves in .
Others , including animal rights activists and a drilling company , have contributed CAD $ 8,000 ( USD $ 6,121 ) for a pool that will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the culprit .
“ Maybe hunters tried to get one moose and got the other by accident , ” he added .
“ If a person does come forward and admit what they did , I would put my portion towards any of their legal fees .
There ’ s so much negativity in the world today .
It ’ s nice to just see some people banding together and trying to turn this into something positive.
” The creatures are extremely rare in the region .
Wildlife photographer Mark Clement , who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ four over the years , estimates that only 30 of the white moose reside in the area .
This isn ’ t the first time that the slaying of the creatures has outraged indigenous communities in Canada .
In 2013 , three hunters killed a white moose in Nova Scotia and faced charges by the Mi ’ kmaq people .
They were eventually forced to return the animal ’ s pelt to Mi ’ kmaq authorities so that a days-long mourning ceremony could be held to honor the rare and majestic creatures .

First Nation communities in Canada are in a state of shock and anger after a rare white moose, seen as a “spirit” animal to indigenous people, was killed by suspected poachers.
The rare white moose, seen as a sacred creature by the native culture, was killed by poachers near the city of Timmins, Ontario, leaving locals in a state of mourning.
The corpses of two female moose, including a majestic white cow, were discovered shot and discarded along a service road with their entire bodies intact, including the head, reports The Guardian.
Local residents have traditionally revered the white moose population – as wel as white animals including bison, ravens, and grizzly bears – who have a ghostly pallor due to a recessive gene, and have been sighted moving quietly among the aspen and pine forests of the region.
Community leaders are perplexed about the seemingly needless execution of the creature.
“Everybody is outraged and sad. Why would you shoot it? No one needs one that bad,” remarked Chief Murray Ray of the Flying Post First Nation. “If you have a license to shoot a cow moose, you could shoot another one. Just leave the white ones alone.”
The incident is now under investigation by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry.
Signs around the area warn against killing the creatures, which are now under legal protection under laws that locals fought hard for.
“I really hope they find the people that are responsible for this and they’re charged,” Murray added.
Troy Woodhouse, a fellow member of the Flying Post First Nation community, noted that anyone who sees the moose in person would likely realize “how much of a sacred animal it is and rare and majestic to see.”
“It saddens me that somebody would take such a beautiful animal,” Woodhouse added. “Nobody knows exactly how many are in the area, so the loss of a single spirit moose is one too many.”
Woodhouse fondly remembers the first time that he saw a young white bull moose alongside his wife near the home of his grandfather’s home, which is also in the region.
“It was a sign that he’s watching over us on the land. It was very special to me,” he said.
Woodhouse has personally volunteered to give CAD $1,000 to anyone who volunteers any information that leads to the hunters’ arrest, or for them if the killing was a mistake and they decide to turn themselves in. Others, including animal rights activists and a drilling company, have contributed CAD $8,000 (USD $6,121) for a pool that will go to anyone who can help find the culprit.
“Maybe hunters tried to get one moose and got the other by accident,” he added. “If a person does come forward and admit what they did, I would put my portion towards any of their legal fees. There’s so much negativity in the world today. It’s nice to just see some people banding together and trying to turn this into something positive.”
The creatures are extremely rare in the region. Wildlife photographer Mark Clement, who says that he has seen at least four over the years, estimates that only 30 of the white moose reside in the area.
This isn’t the first time that the slaying of the creatures has outraged indigenous communities in Canada.
In 2013, three hunters killed a white moose in Nova Scotia and faced charges by the Mi’kmaq people. They were eventually forced to return the animal’s pelt to Mi’kmaq authorities so that a days-long mourning ceremony could be held to honor the rare and majestic creatures.
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themindunleashed--2020-11-17--Orca Attacks On Boats Are “Getting Worse and Worse,” Scientists Say

Over the summer , researchers began to realize that Orca whales , sometimes known as “ killer whales , ” have begun attacking boats along the coasts of Spain and Portugal .
These attacks have been coordinated , and anyone who encountered them insists that the animals were communicating and working in tandem .
Since the phenomenon was first reported earlier this year , sailors have reported more whale attacks in the same area .
Another video of one of these encounters was recently shared online by a British sailor named David Smith .
Smith was sailing on a 45-foot @ @ @ @ @ @ @ October when his boat was attacked by a group of angry Orcas .
“ I don ’ t frighten easily and this was terrifying , ” Smith told the BBC .
“ I looked at this animal – and it was jet black and brilliant white , ” he added .
Since 2013 , Smith has been sailing around European coasts delivering boats to their owners .
In October , he was delivering a yacht from France to Gibraltar when he and his crew noticed that they were being attacked by whales .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ it is estimated that there are fewer than 50 of them remaining in the wild .
The attack began just before sunset , and the crew did not realize what they were dealing with at first .
Smiths says that the first crew member to notice shouted out , “ it looks like we have some large dolphins.
” Smith quickly realized that they were whales because of the color .
For nearly two hours the group of whales rammed the boat while it was sailing off the coast of Portugal .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were six or seven animals , but it seemed like the juvenile ones — the smaller ones — were most active .
They seemed to be going for the rudder , the wheel would just start spinning really fast every time there was an impact , ” Smith said .
Unfortunately , the group was out of radio range and could not call for help until they were able to reach the Portuguese coast guard on a satellite phone .
The coast guard instructed them to cut the engine , take down the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as possible to the orcas .
“ So then we were just drifting .
But while I was on the phone , I could hear them ramming the boat .
At one point , one of the larger animals came right to the stern and flipped onto its back — you could see its bright white underside , ” Smith said .
He feared that one of the animals could rupture the boat and cause them to sink .
“ If that fractures , you ’ re really in trouble .
I was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ guard to send a helicopter to get us off , ” Smith said .
Then he said that the attack stopped as suddenly as it began .
This case is among 40 similar incidents that have occurred this year .
Marine biologist Jörn Selling has suggested that possibly the orcas became comfortable with the quieter waters during the pandemic restrictions , and are now disturbed by the increase in traffic now that businesses are slowly going back to normal .
Morris believes the orcas seemed to be fighting back against something , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ some awareness about what this species is facing .

Over the summer, researchers began to realize that Orca whales, sometimes known as “killer whales,” have begun attacking boats along the coasts of Spain and Portugal. These attacks have been coordinated, and anyone who encountered them insists that the animals were communicating and working in tandem.
Since the phenomenon was first reported earlier this year, sailors have reported more whale attacks in the same area. Another video of one of these encounters was recently shared online by a British sailor named David Smith.
Smith was sailing on a 45-foot yacht off the coast of Portugal in October when his boat was attacked by a group of angry Orcas.
“I don’t frighten easily and this was terrifying,” Smith told the BBC. “I looked at this animal – and it was jet black and brilliant white,” he added.
Since 2013, Smith has been sailing around European coasts delivering boats to their owners. In October, he was delivering a yacht from France to Gibraltar when he and his crew noticed that they were being attacked by whales. The Gibraltar orcas are endangered, and it is estimated that there are fewer than 50 of them remaining in the wild.
The attack began just before sunset, and the crew did not realize what they were dealing with at first.
Smiths says that the first crew member to notice shouted out, “it looks like we have some large dolphins.”
Smith quickly realized that they were whales because of the color. For nearly two hours the group of whales rammed the boat while it was sailing off the coast of Portugal.
“It was continuous. I think there were six or seven animals, but it seemed like the juvenile ones — the smaller ones — were most active. They seemed to be going for the rudder, the wheel would just start spinning really fast every time there was an impact,” Smith said.
Unfortunately, the group was out of radio range and could not call for help until they were able to reach the Portuguese coast guard on a satellite phone. The coast guard instructed them to cut the engine, take down the sails and appear as “uninteresting” as possible to the orcas.
“So then we were just drifting. But while I was on the phone, I could hear them ramming the boat. At one point, one of the larger animals came right to the stern and flipped onto its back — you could see its bright white underside,” Smith said.
He feared that one of the animals could rupture the boat and cause them to sink.
“If that fractures, you’re really in trouble. I was definitely preparing to ask the Portuguese coast guard to send a helicopter to get us off,” Smith said.
Then he said that the attack stopped as suddenly as it began.
This case is among 40 similar incidents that have occurred this year.
Marine biologist Jörn Selling has suggested that possibly the orcas became comfortable with the quieter waters during the pandemic restrictions, and are now disturbed by the increase in traffic now that businesses are slowly going back to normal.
Morris believes the orcas seemed to be fighting back against something, and she hopes that these encounters could raise some awareness about what this species is facing.
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themindunleashed--2020-11-17--Stray Cat Brings Her Newborn Babies, One by One, To the Woman Who Fed and Helped Her

A woman in Canada who helped a stray cat in need was pleasantly shocked when the cat returned to prove that not only did she survive , but she also managed to give birth to a beautiful family of kittens .
Lisianne had forged a bond with the feline after noticing the tabby frolicking in her Quebec garden and feeding her .
The lonely cat quickly warmed to Lisianne , and began returning on a daily basis to spend time with her new friend and enjoy being petted and fed some snacks .
The Quebec woman named the playful cat @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or “ rabbit ” in Japanese – and the two formed a lasting friendship based on trust .
Lisianne felt a need to get closer to this family , especially after forging such a strong friendship with the matriarch .
So she coaxed them into her home before reaching out to the specialists at the local animal rescue group who could help safeguard this beautiful family .
“ This lady with a big heart for this cause was watching her , she put food and water in order to help her…a routine has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fairy , ” explained local animal welfare group Chatons Orphelins Montréal in a Facebook post .
“ With this routine , the lady gained her confidence and the kitty started getting closer.
” Lisianne soon began to notice that Usagi was growing in size , making her wonder whether she was giving her friend too many snacks .
She soon realized that Usagi was growing not because she was being overfed , but because she was pregnant .
The feline eventually gave birth before bringing her newborns back to Lisianne ’ s home @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Lisianne noticed that Usagi had six baby kittens in total .
The cat eventually gave birth outside and Lisianne was delighted when Usagi brought her newborn kittens to her porch one by one .
“ The five babies are the same , with similar tufts of black hair .
There were three females , Taylor , Tynie and Tyana , along with two males , Tales and Tito , ” Chatons Orphelins said .
The six kittens were all found to be suffering from conjunctivitis and breathing difficulties , but fortunately they are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ According to the shelter , veterinarians were able to treat the felines just in time to prevent any further problems .
Lisianne decided to keep the mom and become her permanent cat parent , after getting her treated and spayed to prevent future unexpected pregnancies .
Lisianne ’ s friend adopted one of the kittens , while the five remaining kittens remain in the care of Chatons Orphelins .
The post on Facebook has been met with a wave of happy feedback , with users calling Lisianne ’ s relationship with the family @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as “ little panthers.
” One user said , “ They are all beautiful !
I wish them , good families , to take care of them.
” “ A bouquet of fluffies , ” another said .
While a third user commented , “ What a beautiful story !
Congratulations to this woman and others who took care of it .
”

A woman in Canada who helped a stray cat in need was pleasantly shocked when the cat returned to prove that not only did she survive, but she also managed to give birth to a beautiful family of kittens.
Lisianne had forged a bond with the feline after noticing the tabby frolicking in her Quebec garden and feeding her.
The lonely cat quickly warmed to Lisianne, and began returning on a daily basis to spend time with her new friend and enjoy being petted and fed some snacks.
The Quebec woman named the playful cat Usagi – which means “bunny” or “rabbit” in Japanese – and the two formed a lasting friendship based on trust.
Credit: Chatons Orphelins Montréal/Facebook
Lisianne felt a need to get closer to this family, especially after forging such a strong friendship with the matriarch. So she coaxed them into her home before reaching out to the specialists at the local animal rescue group who could help safeguard this beautiful family.
“This lady with a big heart for this cause was watching her, she put food and water in order to help her…a routine has settled between this kitty and her good fairy,” explained local animal welfare group Chatons Orphelins Montréal in a Facebook post.
“With this routine, the lady gained her confidence and the kitty started getting closer.”
Lisianne soon began to notice that Usagi was growing in size, making her wonder whether she was giving her friend too many snacks.
She soon realized that Usagi was growing not because she was being overfed, but because she was pregnant.
The feline eventually gave birth before bringing her newborns back to Lisianne’s home one by one. Before long, Lisianne noticed that Usagi had six baby kittens in total.
Credit: Chatons Orphelins Montréal/Facebook
The cat eventually gave birth outside and Lisianne was delighted when Usagi brought her newborn kittens to her porch one by one.
“The five babies are the same, with similar tufts of black hair. There were three females, Taylor, Tynie and Tyana, along with two males, Tales and Tito,” Chatons Orphelins said.
The six kittens were all found to be suffering from conjunctivitis and breathing difficulties, but fortunately they are now receiving treatment for these issues. According to the shelter, veterinarians were able to treat the felines just in time to prevent any further problems.
Credit: Chatons Orphelins Montréal/Facebook
Lisianne decided to keep the mom and become her permanent cat parent, after getting her treated and spayed to prevent future unexpected pregnancies.
Lisianne’s friend adopted one of the kittens, while the five remaining kittens remain in the care of Chatons Orphelins.
Credit: Chatons Orphelins Montréal/Facebook
The post on Facebook has been met with a wave of happy feedback, with users calling Lisianne’s relationship with the family “beautiful” and hailing the kittens as “little panthers.”
One user said, “They are all beautiful! I wish them, good families, to take care of them.”
“A bouquet of fluffies,” another said.
While a third user commented, “What a beautiful story! Congratulations to this woman and others who took care of it.”
Credit: Chatons Orphelins Montréal/Facebook
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