thewashingtonstandard--2020-12-18--Nurse Says She Is “Excited” To Get Vaccine On LIVE Television – Passes Out After Receiving It! (Vide

Nurse Says She Is “ Excited ” To Get Vaccine On LIVE Television – Passes Out After Receiving It !
( Video ) First off , friends , one should ask the question : How many people would say that they are excited about getting a needle jammed in their arms ?
As I have said , and I say again , the only ones that are profiting from this propaganda are the ones selling you this virus ( John 8:44 ) .
This is a classic mainstream media propaganda hit piece is what it is ( Psalm 101:3 ) @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , nurses , EMT and ambulance drivers and I have yet to hear one of them say something so foolish !
As a matter of fact , I have , on the other hand , not only heard them question what is in these vaccines , but they are still questioning the narrative of the mainstream media ’ s propaganda about this raging and deadly virus which has a 97 % to 99.75 % recovery rate .
Consider the source .
Tennessee nurse passes out after getting COVID-19 vaccine Doctors said the vaccine @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Tiffany Dover , the nurse manager at CHI Memorial , received the vaccine and then , a short time later , addressed the media .
Video circulated online that showed her taking questions from reporters and then lose her train of thought .
“ I ’ m sorry , I ’ m feeling really dizzy , ” she said .
“ I ’ m sorry.
” She walked away from the rostrum and fainted .
Doctors who were nearby managed to catch her .
News Channel 9 reported that minutes later she was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the vaccine ingredients did not cause the episode .
Dover said that she has a condition where she could faint when she feels pain .
“ It just hit me all of a sudden , ” she said , according to the station .
“ I could feel it coming on .
I felt a little disoriented but I feel fine now , and the pain in my arm is gone , ” she said .
Health officials across the U.S. have cheered the approval and distribution of the vaccine , but there @ @ @ @ @ @ @ inoculated .
Take note : These said doctors , after catching her , came in and attempted to rescue the vaccination by saying “ the vaccine ingredients did not cause the episode.
” It is pretty amazing how they could make such a quick assessment of the woman ’ s health status to make such a claim as they are holding her in their arms , isn ’ t it ( Luke 8:43 ) ?
Conclusion : It is interesting how this “ useful idiot ” ( Nurse ) would say that she @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the rest of the world is doing one of two things : They are questioning the ingredients in the vaccinations , or they are protesting them -or both !
Article posted with permission from Sons of Liberty Media .
Article by Bradlee Dean .

Nurse Says She Is “Excited” To Get Vaccine On LIVE Television – Passes Out After Receiving It! (Video)
“There is no evidence whatsoever of the ability of vaccines to prevent diseases. To the contrary, there is a great wealth of evidence that they cause serious side effects.” -Dr. Viera Scheibner
First off, friends, one should ask the question: How many people would say that they are excited about getting a needle jammed in their arms?
As I have said, and I say again, the only ones that are profiting from this propaganda are the ones selling you this virus (John 8:44).
This is a classic mainstream media propaganda hit piece is what it is (Psalm 101:3).
I have friends that are doctors, nurses, EMT and ambulance drivers and I have yet to hear one of them say something so foolish! As a matter of fact, I have, on the other hand, not only heard them question what is in these vaccines, but they are still questioning the narrative of the mainstream media’s propaganda about this raging and deadly virus which has a 97% to 99.75% recovery rate. Consider the source.
Fox News reported:
Tennessee nurse passes out after getting COVID-19 vaccine
Doctors said the vaccine ingredients did not cause the episode.
Tiffany Dover, the nurse manager at CHI Memorial, received the vaccine and then, a short time later, addressed the media. Video circulated online that showed her taking questions from reporters and then lose her train of thought.
“I’m sorry, I’m feeling really dizzy,” she said. “I’m sorry.”
WATCH: Nurse passes out on live TV after taking vaccine in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Nurse Manager Tiffany Dover was okay and spoke again with local station WTVC, saying she has a condition where she often faints when she feels pain. “It’s common for me,” she said. pic.twitter.com/wqUhX577vc — Breaking911 (@Breaking911) December 18, 2020
She walked away from the rostrum and fainted. Doctors who were nearby managed to catch her.
News Channel 9 reported that minutes later she was able to address reporters. Doctors said the vaccine ingredients did not cause the episode.
Dover said that she has a condition where she could faint when she feels pain.
“It just hit me all of a sudden,” she said, according to the station. “I could feel it coming on. I felt a little disoriented but I feel fine now, and the pain in my arm is gone,” she said.
Health officials across the U.S. have cheered the approval and distribution of the vaccine, but there is still some public unease about being inoculated.
Take note: These said doctors, after catching her, came in and attempted to rescue the vaccination by saying “the vaccine ingredients did not cause the episode.”
It is pretty amazing how they could make such a quick assessment of the woman’s health status to make such a claim as they are holding her in their arms, isn’t it (Luke 8:43)?
Conclusion: It is interesting how this “useful idiot” (Nurse) would say that she was excited to get her vaccination while the rest of the world is doing one of two things: They are questioning the ingredients in the vaccinations, or they are protesting them -or both!
Article posted with permission from Sons of Liberty Media. Article by Bradlee Dean.


thewashingtonstandard--2020-12-18--Waiting For The Other Shoe To Drop…: Sensing Another Major Manufactured Crisis Is About To Erupt?

Waiting For The Other Shoe To Drop… : Sensing Another Major Manufactured Crisis Is About To Erupt ?
Do you feel like another major crisis could erupt at any moment ?
If so , you are certainly not alone .
Here in 2020 , it has just been one thing after another , and we have come to expect the unexpected .
Right now , so many people that I am hearing from are anticipating that more big trouble is just around the corner , but as we wait for “ the other shoe to drop ” , economic conditions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rapidly deteriorate .
For example , on Thursday we learned that the number of initial claims for unemployment benefits last week was the highest in four months… The US job market continues to suffer , and Thursday brought more bad news .
Another 885,000 people filed for first-time unemployment benefits last week — an increase from the week prior and higher than the 800,000 claims that economists were expecting .
The latest figures , which are adjusted for seasonal factors and reported by the Labor Department , are particularly grim since last week @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 862,000 .
And even before the revision , that week had been the highest level since mid-September .
This isn ’ t how the numbers were supposed to be trending .
For four of the past five weeks , we have seen the number of new unemployment claims go up , and experts are warning that we should expect things to get even worse as we head into winter… Could we soon see more than a million Americans filing new claims for unemployment each week like we did earlier in the pandemic ?
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ previous all-time record prior to 2020 was just 695,000 , and that old record was set all the way back in 1982 .
We absolutely shattered that record once COVID-19 started spreading widely in the United States , and we have been above that old record every single week throughout this entire pandemic .
Just think about that .
We are seeing numbers that we have never seen before in all of U.S. history every single week , and now they are starting to climb higher once again thanks to the new lockdowns @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Americans that are collecting unemployment aid from two major federal programs is also on the rise again… By now , the “ recovery ” was supposed to be in full gear , but instead , major companies keep laying off more workers at an astounding pace .
For example , on Thursday we learned that Coca-Cola will be eliminating 12 percent of their entire U.S. workforce… Coca-Cola wouldn ’ t be doing this if the U.S. economy was about “ to turn a corner ” .
All of these big corporations that are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ about to happen , and they are slimming their payrolls in an attempt to make it through the coming storm .
Meanwhile , Congress is getting close to approving yet another “ stimulus package ” , and the Federal Reserve is promising to do whatever it takes to support the financial markets .
Trillions upon trillions of dollars are being slammed into the system , and as a result , M2 is up more than 60 percent so far this year .
In other words , our money supply has been increasing at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Back in November , I included a chart in an article that I wrote which shows exactly what I am talking about .
If you are not one of my regular readers , you can find that article right here .
For many years , many of us have been warning that hyperinflation would arrive someday .
But now we can stop warning because the process has actually started .
Other industrialized nations have also been flooding their systems with new money , and this is really starting to drive up food prices @ @ @ @ @ @ @ comes from Zero Hedge… The reason this has suddenly become a hot topic is because while overall inflation remains subdued ( we will spare a discussion here of why the CPI is purposefully distorted to stay as low as possible – readers can catch up here , here and here ) , food inflation has been on a tear in recent months .
In fact , it has gotten so high that earlier this week Goldman published a report looking at “ The Recent Spike In Food Inflation ” , in which it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ inflation has risen and surprised to the upside across a number of major EM economies ( e.g .
Turkey , South Africa , India , Brazil andRussia ) .
” According to Goldman , one of the main drivers of these increases has been higher food inflation , which has coincided with a sharp increase in the price of some key agricultural commodities ( e.g .
grains , oils and soybeans ) .
” Sadly , this is just the beginning .
Eventually , the food riots which have already started on the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ happening in the western world too .
And as hungry people become increasingly desperate , I believe that eventually , companies will start putting armed guards on food trucks .
We aren ’ t quite there yet , thankfully , but things are really starting to get crazy out there .
A few days ago I went to the supermarket again , and I really tried to economize and get things that were on sale , but I still spent more than 260 dollars on one cart of food .
As the cost @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stratosphere , many American families are going to discover that they are no longer able to afford enough food for the week .
And once millions upon millions of Americans get desperately hungry , that is when we will see absolutely insane economic riots in this country .
All of these things are coming , and we definitely will not have to wait very long at all for “ the other shoe to drop ” .

Waiting For The Other Shoe To Drop…: Sensing Another Major Manufactured Crisis Is About To Erupt?
Do you feel like another major crisis could erupt at any moment? If so, you are certainly not alone. Here in 2020, it has just been one thing after another, and we have come to expect the unexpected. Right now, so many people that I am hearing from are anticipating that more big trouble is just around the corner, but as we wait for “the other shoe to drop”, economic conditions all over the United States continue to rapidly deteriorate. For example, on Thursday we learned that the number of initial claims for unemployment benefits last week was the highest in four months…
The US job market continues to suffer, and Thursday brought more bad news. Another 885,000 people filed for first-time unemployment benefits last week — an increase from the week prior and higher than the 800,000 claims that economists were expecting. The latest figures, which are adjusted for seasonal factors and reported by the Labor Department, are particularly grim since last week’s numbers were revised up to 862,000. And even before the revision, that week had been the highest level since mid-September.
This isn’t how the numbers were supposed to be trending.
For four of the past five weeks, we have seen the number of new unemployment claims go up, and experts are warning that we should expect things to get even worse as we head into winter…
‘US weekly jobless claims continue to head in the wrong direction,” Edward Moya, an analyst at the currency trading firm OANDA, wrote in a research note. ‘The labor market outlook is bleak as the winter wave of the virus is going to lead to more shutdowns.”
Could we soon see more than a million Americans filing new claims for unemployment each week like we did earlier in the pandemic?
To put this in perspective, the previous all-time record prior to 2020 was just 695,000, and that old record was set all the way back in 1982.
We absolutely shattered that record once COVID-19 started spreading widely in the United States, and we have been above that old record every single week throughout this entire pandemic.
Just think about that.
We are seeing numbers that we have never seen before in all of U.S. history every single week, and now they are starting to climb higher once again thanks to the new lockdowns.
In addition, the number of Americans that are collecting unemployment aid from two major federal programs is also on the rise again…
The number of jobless people who are collecting aid from one of the two federal extended-benefit programs – the Pandemic Unemployment Assistance program, which offers coverage to gig workers and others who don´t qualify for traditional benefits – surged to 9.2 million from 8.6 million for the week that ended Nov. 28. But the number of people receiving aid under the second program – the Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation program, which provides 13 weeks of federal benefits to people who have exhausted their state aid – also rose from 4.5 million to 4.8 million.
By now, the “recovery” was supposed to be in full gear, but instead, major companies keep laying off more workers at an astounding pace.
For example, on Thursday we learned that Coca-Cola will be eliminating 12 percent of their entire U.S. workforce…
Coca-Cola is planning to cut 2,200 jobs, including 1,200 in the United States, as it faces declining sales during the pandemic. In the United States, where there were about 10,400 employees at the end of last year, the cuts represent roughly 12% of the workforce. In Atlanta, where the company is headquartered, about 500 jobs are being eliminated, the company said Thursday.
Coca-Cola wouldn’t be doing this if the U.S. economy was about “to turn a corner”.
All of these big corporations that are letting workers go can see what is about to happen, and they are slimming their payrolls in an attempt to make it through the coming storm.
Meanwhile, Congress is getting close to approving yet another “stimulus package”, and the Federal Reserve is promising to do whatever it takes to support the financial markets.
Trillions upon trillions of dollars are being slammed into the system, and as a result, M2 is up more than 60 percent so far this year.
In other words, our money supply has been increasing at an almost vertical rate in 2020.
Back in November, I included a chart in an article that I wrote which shows exactly what I am talking about. If you are not one of my regular readers, you can find that article right here.
For many years, many of us have been warning that hyperinflation would arrive someday.
But now we can stop warning because the process has actually started.
Other industrialized nations have also been flooding their systems with new money, and this is really starting to drive up food prices all over the globe. The following comes from Zero Hedge…
The reason this has suddenly become a hot topic is because while overall inflation remains subdued (we will spare a discussion here of why the CPI is purposefully distorted to stay as low as possible – readers can catch up here, here and here), food inflation has been on a tear in recent months. In fact, it has gotten so high that earlier this week Goldman published a report looking at “The Recent Spike In Food Inflation”, in which it noted that “in recent months, inflation has risen and surprised to the upside across a number of major EM economies (e.g. Turkey, South Africa, India, Brazil andRussia).” According to Goldman, one of the main drivers of these increases has been higher food inflation, which has coincided with a sharp increase in the price of some key agricultural commodities (e.g. grains, oils and soybeans).”
Sadly, this is just the beginning. Eventually, the food riots which have already started on the other side of the planet will start happening in the western world too.
And as hungry people become increasingly desperate, I believe that eventually, companies will start putting armed guards on food trucks.
We aren’t quite there yet, thankfully, but things are really starting to get crazy out there.
A few days ago I went to the supermarket again, and I really tried to economize and get things that were on sale, but I still spent more than 260 dollars on one cart of food.
Just one cart!
As the cost of living continues to soar into the stratosphere, many American families are going to discover that they are no longer able to afford enough food for the week.
And once millions upon millions of Americans get desperately hungry, that is when we will see absolutely insane economic riots in this country.
All of these things are coming, and we definitely will not have to wait very long at all for “the other shoe to drop”.
Article posted with permission from Michael Snyder


thewashingtonstandard--2020-12-18--“The Russians Hacked Us!”: Pushing A Narrative That We Are Heading For A Conflict With Russia

“ The Russians Hacked Us !
” : Pushing A Narrative That We Are Heading For A Conflict With Russia Not this again .
In the aftermath of the 2016 election , Democrats squarely blamed “ Russian interference ” for Trump ’ s election victory , and they spent the next several years going down the rabbit hole of that conspiracy theory .
So here we are in the aftermath of the 2020 election , and once again they are pushing another “ blame Russia ” narrative .
In recent days the mainstream media has been breathlessly telling us about @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ the largest espionage attack in history ” , and even though they are not giving us any evidence that would point to the Russians , they are insisting that Russia must have been behind the attack .
Of course , it is theoretically possible that the Russians could have done it , but the Chinese , the North Koreans and the Iranians also have extremely sophisticated cyberattack capabilities .
Why couldn ’ t it have been one of them ?
And it is entirely possible that we could have simply attacked ourselves @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Russians later .
We probably will never know the actual truth in this matter .
The U.S. intelligence community has been lying to the American people for so long that most of us wouldn ’ t believe them even if everything that they were saying was 100 percent true .
And whoever did actually conduct this cyberattack is almost certainly never going to admit it .
But what we do know is that this provides a convenient anti-Russia narrative for the deep state at a moment when it looks like a new @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Needless to say , the mainstream media has fallen for the “ blame Russia ” angle hook , line and sinker .
For example , just check out the sort of stuff that is being said about this attack on CNN… Needless to say , you can find similar coverage of this story on all of the other major news networks as well .
But jumping to conclusions is extremely dangerous .
Many of the experts that are blaming “ the Russians ” for “ the largest espionage attack in history ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ United States needs to respond in some manner .
So exactly what would such a U.S. “ response ” look like ?
And how would the Russians respond once we start hitting back at them ?
I think that those are very important questions .
We are being told that a whole host of U.S. agencies were affected by this cyberattack , and that includes the agency “ which maintains the U.S. nuclear weapons stockpile ” … And we are also being told that “ the Russians ” have had access to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to nine months ” … You have got to be kidding me .
Hackers have been prancing around in highly sensitive U.S. government computer systems for six to nine months and we are just finding out about it now ?
Apparently , hackers were able to gain access to those systems through a piece of software created by a company called SolarWinds… According to USA Today , the SolarWinds Orion Platform “ is used by hundreds of thousands of organizations globally , including most Fortune 500 companies and multiple U.S. federal agencies ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been compromised , and all of them will now need to work to secure their networks .
It also turns out that Dominion Voting Systems also uses software that was created by SolarWinds , but we are being told not to worry because they don ’ t use the Orion Platform that was the specific target of these particular attacks .
No matter who was actually behind these recent cyberattacks , the deep state and the mainstream media will almost certainly continue to pin the blame on the Russians , and that means @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to rapidly deteriorate .
Meanwhile , the Chinese military has been training for an invasion of Taiwan… If the Chinese actually pull the trigger on such an invasion , that would likely result in military conflict between the U.S. and China .
But if there is a weak president such as Joe Biden in the White House , the Chinese may be emboldened to try such a move .
We live at a time of wars and rumors of wars , and once Trump is out of the White House I believe that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ war with both Russia and China .
Unfortunately , most Americans don ’ t spend much time thinking about foreign policy these days .
In fact , most Americans don ’ t spend much time thinking for themselves at all .
Instead , they allow others to do most of their thinking for them , and that is extremely unfortunate .

“The Russians Hacked Us!”: Pushing A Narrative That We Are Heading For A Conflict With Russia
Not this again. In the aftermath of the 2016 election, Democrats squarely blamed “Russian interference” for Trump’s election victory, and they spent the next several years going down the rabbit hole of that conspiracy theory. So here we are in the aftermath of the 2020 election, and once again they are pushing another “blame Russia” narrative. In recent days the mainstream media has been breathlessly telling us about “a massive cyberattack” that was “the largest espionage attack in history”, and even though they are not giving us any evidence that would point to the Russians, they are insisting that Russia must have been behind the attack.
Of course, it is theoretically possible that the Russians could have done it, but the Chinese, the North Koreans and the Iranians also have extremely sophisticated cyberattack capabilities.
Why couldn’t it have been one of them?
And it is entirely possible that we could have simply attacked ourselves so that we could blame it on the Russians later.
We probably will never know the actual truth in this matter. The U.S. intelligence community has been lying to the American people for so long that most of us wouldn’t believe them even if everything that they were saying was 100 percent true. And whoever did actually conduct this cyberattack is almost certainly never going to admit it.
But what we do know is that this provides a convenient anti-Russia narrative for the deep state at a moment when it looks like a new administration might be entering the White House.
Needless to say, the mainstream media has fallen for the “blame Russia” angle hook, line and sinker. For example, just check out the sort of stuff that is being said about this attack on CNN…
Richard Clarke worked under three administrations and served as special advisor to President George W. Bush. Appearing on The Lead with Jake Tapper Thursday, he offered terrifying insight into reports of a massive cyber-attack carried out on the U.S. government. “This is the largest espionage attack in history,” Clarke flatly opened to host Jake Tapper. “This is as though the Russians got a passkey, a skeleton key for about half the locks in the country. Think about it that way. It’s 18,000 companies and government institutions scattered around the U.S. And the world. This is an espionage attack.”
Needless to say, you can find similar coverage of this story on all of the other major news networks as well.
But jumping to conclusions is extremely dangerous. Many of the experts that are blaming “the Russians” for “the largest espionage attack in history” also seem to be implying that the United States needs to respond in some manner.
So exactly what would such a U.S. “response” look like?
And how would the Russians respond once we start hitting back at them?
I think that those are very important questions.
We are being told that a whole host of U.S. agencies were affected by this cyberattack, and that includes the agency “which maintains the U.S. nuclear weapons stockpile”…
The Energy Department and National Nuclear Security Administration, which maintains the U.S. nuclear weapons stockpile, have evidence that hackers accessed their networks as part of an extensive espionage operation that has affected at least half a dozen federal agencies, officials directly familiar with the matter said. On Thursday, DOE and NNSA officials began coordinating notifications about the breach to their congressional oversight bodies after being briefed by Rocky Campione, the chief information officer at DOE.
And we are also being told that “the Russians” have had access to the networks of those agencies “for six to nine months”…
Tom Bossert, a former homeland security adviser to President Donald Trump, said the “magnitude of this ongoing attack is hard to overstate.” “The Russians have had access to a considerable number of important and sensitive networks for six to nine months,” Bossert said in column published in the New York Times, adding that Russian intelligence officials have likely gained “administrative control over the networks it considered priority targets.”
You have got to be kidding me.
Hackers have been prancing around in highly sensitive U.S. government computer systems for six to nine months and we are just finding out about it now?
Apparently, hackers were able to gain access to those systems through a piece of software created by a company called SolarWinds…
The attackers penetrated federal computer systems through a popular piece of server software offered through a company called SolarWinds.
According to USA Today, the SolarWinds Orion Platform “is used by hundreds of thousands of organizations globally, including most Fortune 500 companies and multiple U.S. federal agencies”.
All of those entities could have been compromised, and all of them will now need to work to secure their networks.
It also turns out that Dominion Voting Systems also uses software that was created by SolarWinds, but we are being told not to worry because they don’t use the Orion Platform that was the specific target of these particular attacks.
Uh, okay.
No matter who was actually behind these recent cyberattacks, the deep state and the mainstream media will almost certainly continue to pin the blame on the Russians, and that means that our relationship with Russia will continue to rapidly deteriorate.
Meanwhile, the Chinese military has been training for an invasion of Taiwan…
Footage aired by China’s state broadcaster CCTV last week included rare images of the Type 96A main battle tank during a war game in Hangzhou, in east China. The Chinese army units of 72nd Group Army took part in the street battle exercise which attempted to simulate conditions China’s invading forces could encounter if they invade Taiwan.
If the Chinese actually pull the trigger on such an invasion, that would likely result in military conflict between the U.S. and China.
But if there is a weak president such as Joe Biden in the White House, the Chinese may be emboldened to try such a move.
We live at a time of wars and rumors of wars, and once Trump is out of the White House I believe that we would inevitably move much closer to war with both Russia and China.
Unfortunately, most Americans don’t spend much time thinking about foreign policy these days.
In fact, most Americans don’t spend much time thinking for themselves at all.
Instead, they allow others to do most of their thinking for them, and that is extremely unfortunate.
Article posted with permission from Michael Snyder


thewashingtonstandard--2020-12-18--Pfizer “Closely Monitoring” Alaska Health Worker After “Serious Adverse Reaction” To Vaccine

Well , you can ’ t say you haven ’ t been warned .
Government documents , along with FDA and CDC documents have been clear , despite the rhetoric , that vaccines are not safe nor effective .
The latest comes by way of the fact that Pfizer is now “ closely monitoring ” a health worker in Alaska who has had a “ serious adverse reaction ” to their trumpeted ( no pun intended ) vaccine .
• “ Adverse Effects ” : Just Ahead Of Vaccine Approval , FDA Reveals Deaths In Pfizer Vaccine Trials • Millions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ CONvid Vaccine : It ’ s Still Being Rolled Out Anyway • The COVID Vaccine Is Here … And So Are Potential Side Effects … Following the emergence of various ‘ glitches ’ yesterday in the rollout of Pfizer/BioNTech ’ s COVID-19 vaccine , the giant pharma company has been forced to make a statement about the situation regarding a healthcare worker in Alaska who was hospitalized on Tuesday with a ‘ serious allergic reaction ’ after receiving Pfizer ’ s COVID-19 vaccine .
As we detailed yesterday , a healthcare worker in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ serious allergic reaction after taking Pfizer ’ s Covid-19 vaccine .
However , what stood out , in this case , was the fact that the health worker had no reported history of drug allergies , unlike others who ’ ve suffered such reactions .
The reaction was reportedly similar to the anaphylactic shock suffered by multiple healthcare workers in the UK , where the Pfizer-BioNTech jab was approved earlier this month and RT reports that , in a statement , Pfizer said that it is “ working with local health authorities ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ about a “ potential serious allergic reaction , ” pledging to “ closely monitor all reports suggestive of serious allergic reactions following vaccination ” and “ update labeling language if needed.
” They also added that “ there were no safety signals of concern identified in our clinical trials , including no signal of serious allergic reactions associated with the vaccine.
” As a reminder , UK health authorities have warned people with any history of “ anaphylaxis to a vaccine , medicine , or food ” away from getting the Covid-19 shot @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to administer the vaccine be equipped with “ resuscitation equipment ” – guidance echoed in Pfizer ’ s own prescribing information .
In the US , providers have been advised against giving the vaccine to anyone with a “ known history of a severe allergic reaction ” to “ any component of the vaccine.
” Elsewhere , additional glitches are occurring ( over and above yesterday ’ s ) , some of the first doses of the Pfizer Inc.-BioNTech SE Covid-19 vaccine were held up from delivery in the U.S. this week and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were colder than anticipated .
Bloomberg reports that Gustave Perna , the army general who serves as Operation Warp Speed ’ s chief operations officer , said that two trays of vials at two California locations were colder than they are supposed to be .
The same thing happened at one location in Alabama , Perna said at a news briefing Wednesday .
Each of the four trays could likely be used to vaccinate 975 people .
Pfizer has said its formula needs to be stored at 70 degrees below zero Celsius , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ zero Fahrenheit .
About 2.9 million doses are being distributed across the U.S. this week .
The four trays never left the trucks they arrived on , Perna said , adding “ we were taking no chances.
” Pfizer , the Food and Drug Administration , and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are all working to determine whether the formula can still be used when it reaches such low temperatures , according to Perna .
• WARNING : Big Pharma Won ’ t Be Responsible For Side Effects Caused By COVID-19 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Your Mom Or Dad ?
When The Elderly & Frail Die After Receiving COVID Vaccine • Trusting The Plan ?
The COVID Vaccine & The Commercial Conquest Of The Planet • We ’ re Here From The Government & We ’ re Here To Add COVID-19 To “ Vaccine Damage Payments Scheme ” • # AskTheExperts – Shemirani , Corbett , Madej & Kaufman – The Vaccine Rollout Has Begun , Here ’ s What You ’ re Not Being Told !
• You Can ’ t Sue Them – But World ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ For Saying COVID-19 Vaccine Injured Him • Trump Wants Credit For Vaccine – Passes On Actually Taking It… Till “ The Appropriate Time ” Yep , the Trump administration , along with Big Pharma should take all the credit for every single adverse effect , including death , that results from these vaccines that were illegally funded with American taxpayer dollars in clear violation of the US Constitution .
By the way , those in the military engaging in the unlawful distribution of said vaccines should be held accountable as well .
Just @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Remember the Nazis .
Article posted with permission from Sons of Liberty Media

Well, you can’t say you haven’t been warned. Government documents, along with FDA and CDC documents have been clear, despite the rhetoric, that vaccines are not safe nor effective. The latest comes by way of the fact that Pfizer is now “closely monitoring” a health worker in Alaska who has had a “serious adverse reaction” to their trumpeted (no pun intended) vaccine.
Tyler Durden has the story.
Following the emergence of various ‘glitches’ yesterday in the rollout of Pfizer/BioNTech’s COVID-19 vaccine, the giant pharma company has been forced to make a statement about the situation regarding a healthcare worker in Alaska who was hospitalized on Tuesday with a ‘serious allergic reaction’ after receiving Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine.
As we detailed yesterday, a healthcare worker in Alaska has reportedly been hospitalized with a serious allergic reaction after taking Pfizer’s Covid-19 vaccine. However, what stood out, in this case, was the fact that the health worker had no reported history of drug allergies, unlike others who’ve suffered such reactions.
The reaction was reportedly similar to the anaphylactic shock suffered by multiple healthcare workers in the UK, where the Pfizer-BioNTech jab was approved earlier this month and RT reports that, in a statement, Pfizer said that it is “working with local health authorities” to assess the details of the report about a “potential serious allergic reaction,” pledging to “closely monitor all reports suggestive of serious allergic reactions following vaccination” and “update labeling language if needed.”
They also added that “there were no safety signals of concern identified in our clinical trials, including no signal of serious allergic reactions associated with the vaccine.”
As a reminder, UK health authorities have warned people with any history of “anaphylaxis to a vaccine, medicine, or food” away from getting the Covid-19 shot, and suggested that facilities set up to administer the vaccine be equipped with “resuscitation equipment” – guidance echoed in Pfizer’s own prescribing information.
In the US, providers have been advised against giving the vaccine to anyone with a “known history of a severe allergic reaction” to “any component of the vaccine.”
Elsewhere, additional glitches are occurring (over and above yesterday’s), some of the first doses of the Pfizer Inc.-BioNTech SE Covid-19 vaccine were held up from delivery in the U.S. this week and sent back to the company because they were colder than anticipated. Bloomberg reports that Gustave Perna, the army general who serves as Operation Warp Speed’s chief operations officer, said that two trays of vials at two California locations were colder than they are supposed to be. The same thing happened at one location in Alabama, Perna said at a news briefing Wednesday.
Each of the four trays could likely be used to vaccinate 975 people. Pfizer has said its formula needs to be stored at 70 degrees below zero Celsius, the equivalent of negative 94 degrees below zero Fahrenheit. About 2.9 million doses are being distributed across the U.S. this week.
The four trays never left the trucks they arrived on, Perna said, adding “we were taking no chances.”
Pfizer, the Food and Drug Administration, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are all working to determine whether the formula can still be used when it reaches such low temperatures, according to Perna.
Yep, the Trump administration, along with Big Pharma should take all the credit for every single adverse effect, including death, that results from these vaccines that were illegally funded with American taxpayer dollars in clear violation of the US Constitution. By the way, those in the military engaging in the unlawful distribution of said vaccines should be held accountable as well. Just doing your job is no excuse. Remember the Nazis.
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thewashingtonstandard--2020-12-19--Did Vice President Mike Pence Just Fake His Vaccination On Live TV? (Video)

Did Vice President Mike Pence Just Fake His Vaccination On Live TV ?
( Video ) I have to say that I was not surprised to watch the “ vaccination ” of Vice President Mike Pence today .
I specifically paused the video to see a before and after shot of the “ needle ” completely disappear , not into his arm , but apparently right back up into the syringe .
Surgeon General Jerome Adams , Second Lady Karen Pence and Vice President Mike Pence all lined up to help pimp Big Pharma ’ s poison cocktail on Friday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will see clearly the needle of the syringe on both Karen Pence and Jerome Adams both before and after the “ injection.
” However , while the needle is visible on Pence before the injection , after it is not and there seems to be a clear attempt by the man administering the injection to hide it carefully .
Of course , both Adams and Mrs. Pence could have also been using a retractable syringe , but I think it ’ s noteworthy that VP Pence doesn ’ t even so much as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s a meme I created with still shots showing my observation .
This is not new .
In fact , we know they make such syringes .
Perhaps , Pence ’ s just got stuck .
Oh , and let ’ s not forget the Ontario Minister of Health ’ s pretend vaccination in 2019 .
Oh , and then there ’ s this .
Why is the “ vaccine ” all over the arm ?
Cause it ’ s not injected into the skin ?
Retractable needle anyone ?
Ask yourself , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this much pimping for unwanted vaccines ?
I ’ ve never seen it before .
Article posted with permission from Sons of Liberty Media

I have to say that I was not surprised to watch the “vaccination” of Vice President Mike Pence today. I specifically paused the video to see a before and after shot of the “needle” completely disappear, not into his arm, but apparently right back up into the syringe.
Surgeon General Jerome Adams, Second Lady Karen Pence and Vice President Mike Pence all lined up to help pimp Big Pharma’s poison cocktail on Friday.
If you watch closely, you will see clearly the needle of the syringe on both Karen Pence and Jerome Adams both before and after the “injection.” However, while the needle is visible on Pence before the injection, after it is not and there seems to be a clear attempt by the man administering the injection to hide it carefully.
Of course, both Adams and Mrs. Pence could have also been using a retractable syringe, but I think it’s noteworthy that VP Pence doesn’t even so much as blink when “pricked.”
Here’s a meme I created with still shots showing my observation.
This is not new. In fact, we know they make such syringes.
Perhaps, Pence’s just got stuck.
Oh, and let’s not forget the Ontario Minister of Health’s pretend vaccination in 2019.
Oh, and then there’s this. Why is the “vaccine” all over the arm? Cause it’s not injected into the skin? Retractable needle anyone?
Ask yourself, has it ever been necessary to apply this much pimping for unwanted vaccines? I’ve never seen it before.
Article posted with permission from Sons of Liberty Media


thewashingtonstandard--2020-12-19--PCR Testing & The Mysterious Death Of A Vaccine Safety Advocate

The real pandemic that is encircling the Earth is fear and PCR testing , but that continues .
Sadly , @ @ @ @ @ safety community has been silenced after a long battle against Big Pharma .
I ’ @ @ @ @ @ subjects and more in this episode .
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thewashingtonstandard--2020-12-19--Pentagon Halts Biden Transition Briefings

It appears that things are about to take a swing upwards as Acting Defense Secretary Chris Miller has ordered a Pentagon-wide halt to aiding the Joe Biden transition team .
Behind the scenes : A top Biden official was unaware of the directive .
Administration officials left open the possibility cooperation would resume after a holiday pause .
The officials were unsure what prompted Miller ’ s action , or whether President Trump approved .
Why it matters : Miller ’ s move , which stunned officials throughout the Pentagon , was the biggest eruption yet of animus and mistrust @ @ @ @ @ @ @ level of the Trump administration .
What happened : Meetings between President Trump ’ s team and the Biden team are going on throughout the government , after a delayed start as the administration dragged its feet on officially recognizing Biden as president-elect .
Then on Thursday night , Miller — who was appointed Nov. 9 , when Trump fired Defense Secretary Mark Esper right after the election — ordered officials throughout the building to cancel scheduled transition meetings .
Pentagon official response : A senior Defense Department official sought to downplay the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ delay of the last few scheduled meetings until after the new year.
” “ We had fewer than two dozen remaining meetings on the schedule today and next week , ” the official said , adding that “ the DoD staff working the meetings were overwhelmed by the number of meetings.
” “ These same senior leaders needed to do their day jobs and were being consumed by transition activities .
… With the holidays we are taking a knee for two weeks .
We are still committed to a productive transition.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ political theater , or are we to expect something else ?
Time will tell .
Article posted with permission from Sons of Liberty Media

It appears that things are about to take a swing upwards as Acting Defense Secretary Chris Miller has ordered a Pentagon-wide halt to aiding the Joe Biden transition team.
BREAKING: Acting Defense Secretary Chris Miller has ordered a Pentagon-wide halt to cooperation with the transition of President-elect Biden – Via Axios — Breaking911 (@Breaking911) December 18, 2020
Axios reports:
Behind the scenes: A top Biden official was unaware of the directive. Administration officials left open the possibility cooperation would resume after a holiday pause. The officials were unsure what prompted Miller’s action, or whether President Trump approved.
Why it matters: Miller’s move, which stunned officials throughout the Pentagon, was the biggest eruption yet of animus and mistrust toward the Biden team from the top level of the Trump administration.
What happened: Meetings between President Trump’s team and the Biden team are going on throughout the government, after a delayed start as the administration dragged its feet on officially recognizing Biden as president-elect.
Then on Thursday night, Miller — who was appointed Nov. 9, when Trump fired Defense Secretary Mark Esper right after the election — ordered officials throughout the building to cancel scheduled transition meetings.
Pentagon official response: A senior Defense Department official sought to downplay the move, calling it “a simple delay of the last few scheduled meetings until after the new year.”
“We had fewer than two dozen remaining meetings on the schedule today and next week,” the official said, adding that “the DoD staff working the meetings were overwhelmed by the number of meetings.”
“These same senior leaders needed to do their day jobs and were being consumed by transition activities. … With the holidays we are taking a knee for two weeks. We are still committed to a productive transition.”
OK, a simple delay? More political theater, or are we to expect something else? Time will tell.
Article posted with permission from Sons of Liberty Media


thewashingtonstandard--2020-12-19--Nurse Says She Is “Excited” To Get Vaccine On LIVE Television – Passes Out After Receiving It! (Vide


thewashingtonstandard--2020-12-19--California:  No Charges For Cops Who Responded To Hostage Situation & Killed Hostage (Video)

Silver Lake , CA – In 2018 , a police spokesperson admitted that the only victim who died after a shooting that turned into a hostage situation at a Trader Joe ’ s store in South Los Angeles was fatally shot by officers who fired a hail of bullets at the storefront .
Now , more than two years later , the Los Angeles County district attorney ’ s office announced that the officers who recklessly fired into the building and killed the manager , will face no charges .
Melyda Corado , 27 , was an assistant manager at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tragically when her workplace became the scene where a police chase ended and officers started to exchange gunfire with the suspect they had been pursuing .
According to the LA Times , in their filing decision , among the final batch overseen by outgoing Dist .
Atty .
Jackie Lacey , prosecutors decided the officers were only reacting to Atkins ’ provocations .
Atkins , not the officers , was “ criminally responsible for Corado ’ s death , ” prosecutors wrote .
“ The officers knew the Trader Joe ’ s store @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Tse and Winans returned fire in an attempt to stop Atkins from trying to injure or kill them or civilians in the Trader Joe ’ s , ” the memorandum reads .
This ruling should come as no surprise , however , as the LAPD already investigated themselves last year and ruled they broke no policy .
“ This is what LAPD does .
They can fire eight shots into a Trader Joe ’ s and kill someone and they think that ’ s just how these things played out , ” Melyda @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Tuesday .
“ That it ’ s a tragedy , but unfortunately , that ’ s the cost of LAPD doing business in the city.
” The cover story started from the very beginning .
At the time of the shooting , police chief Michael Moore attempted to defend the actions of the officers by claiming that they “ had to make a split-second decision .
I ’ m here to say that that is the worst , worst decision that any officer ever wishes to have to make.
” As TFTP reported @ @ @ @ @ @ @ outside of the grocery store to ascertain what was happening when it became the place where a vicious police chase ended , and as soon as gunfire was exchanged and she was shot by officers , she went back inside and collapsed behind the manager ’ s desk where she bled to death .
Medical aid was not immediately called for Corado , and it is unclear if the officers even realized that she had been wounded , because they were so focused on Gene Evin Atkins , 28 , who was the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ began when Atkins reportedly opened fire on both his 76-year-old grandmother and his 17-year-old girlfriend .
Atkins ’ cousin , Charleo Egland , told the Orange County Register that she believes an argument broke out because Atkins ’ grandmother did not approve of his young girlfriend , and did not want her inside of the house .
After he fired multiple shots at his grandmother , Atkins took the young girl—who suffered a bullet wound to the head—with him when he left , which made him a suspect for both kidnapping and attempted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ vehicle and began pursuing it , the chase ended in front of the Trader Joe ’ s store when Atkins crashed into a pole .
He got out of his car and began shooting , and the officers who were on the scene engaged and exchanged gunfire .
Atkins then went into the grocery store to take cover , which resulted in a three-hour standoff with police , and dozens of citizens were taken hostage .
Corado was among the hostages , and now the question remains as to whether her life @ @ @ @ @ @ @ received immediate medical attention .
LAPD Chief Moore blamed Corado ’ s fatal injuries on the fact that she was too close to Atkins when she exited the store .
However , the hail of bullets , which was supposed to be exclusively targeting Atkins , only resulted in a minor injury to his arm .
Melyda Corado ’ s family and friends are now left to mourn her tragic death with no hope for justice .

Silver Lake, CA – In 2018, a police spokesperson admitted that the only victim who died after a shooting that turned into a hostage situation at a Trader Joe’s store in South Los Angeles was fatally shot by officers who fired a hail of bullets at the storefront. Now, more than two years later, the Los Angeles County district attorney’s office announced that the officers who recklessly fired into the building and killed the manager, will face no charges.
Melyda Corado, 27, was an assistant manager at the grocery store and her life ended tragically when her workplace became the scene where a police chase ended and officers started to exchange gunfire with the suspect they had been pursuing.
According to the LA Times, in their filing decision, among the final batch overseen by outgoing Dist. Atty. Jackie Lacey, prosecutors decided the officers were only reacting to Atkins’ provocations. Atkins, not the officers, was “criminally responsible for Corado’s death,” prosecutors wrote.
“The officers knew the Trader Joe’s store was filled with customers and employees. Tse and Winans returned fire in an attempt to stop Atkins from trying to injure or kill them or civilians in the Trader Joe’s,” the memorandum reads.
This ruling should come as no surprise, however, as the LAPD already investigated themselves last year and ruled they broke no policy.
“This is what LAPD does. They can fire eight shots into a Trader Joe’s and kill someone and they think that’s just how these things played out,” Melyda’s brother, Albert Corado said Tuesday. “That it’s a tragedy, but unfortunately, that’s the cost of LAPD doing business in the city.”
The cover story started from the very beginning. At the time of the shooting, police chief Michael Moore attempted to defend the actions of the officers by claiming that they “had to make a split-second decision. I’m here to say that that is the worst, worst decision that any officer ever wishes to have to make.”
As TFTP reported at the time, Corado initially walked outside of the grocery store to ascertain what was happening when it became the place where a vicious police chase ended, and as soon as gunfire was exchanged and she was shot by officers, she went back inside and collapsed behind the manager’s desk where she bled to death.
Medical aid was not immediately called for Corado, and it is unclear if the officers even realized that she had been wounded, because they were so focused on Gene Evin Atkins, 28, who was the suspect in their chase.
The ordeal began when Atkins reportedly opened fire on both his 76-year-old grandmother and his 17-year-old girlfriend. Atkins’ cousin, Charleo Egland, told the Orange County Register that she believes an argument broke out because Atkins’ grandmother did not approve of his young girlfriend, and did not want her inside of the house.
After he fired multiple shots at his grandmother, Atkins took the young girl—who suffered a bullet wound to the head—with him when he left, which made him a suspect for both kidnapping and attempted murder.
When police officers located Atkins’ vehicle and began pursuing it, the chase ended in front of the Trader Joe’s store when Atkins crashed into a pole. He got out of his car and began shooting, and the officers who were on the scene engaged and exchanged gunfire.
Atkins then went into the grocery store to take cover, which resulted in a three-hour standoff with police, and dozens of citizens were taken hostage. Corado was among the hostages, and now the question remains as to whether her life could have been saved if she had received immediate medical attention.
LAPD Chief Moore blamed Corado’s fatal injuries on the fact that she was too close to Atkins when she exited the store. However, the hail of bullets, which was supposed to be exclusively targeting Atkins, only resulted in a minor injury to his arm.
Melyda Corado’s family and friends are now left to mourn her tragic death with no hope for justice.
Article posted with permission Matt Agorist


thewashingtonstandard--2020-12-18--Congressman Introduces Bill To End Unconstitutional Civil Asset Forfeiture Nationwide – Allow Victim

Congressman Introduces Bill To End Unconstitutional Civil Asset Forfeiture Nationwide – Allow Victims To Be Reimbursed

Editor ’ s Note : This could be ended by arrested bureaucrats and elected representatives , as well as agents of the state that clearly violate both the Fourth & Fifth Amendment protections against this lawless practice and we wouldn ’ t need to depend upon a corrupt Congress to pass a bill , which is actually already the law of the land .
However , at least Amash is willing to call it out !
For decades now , federal government and their cohorts in law enforcement have been carrying out theft of the citizenry on a massive scale @ @ @ @ @ @ @ taxes , but an insidious power known as Civil Asset Forfeiture ( CAF ) .
The 1980 ’ s-era laws were designed to drain resources from powerful criminal organizations , but CAF has become a tool for law enforcement agencies across the U.S. to steal money and property from countless innocent people .
No criminal charge is required for this confiscation , resulting in easy inflows of cash for law enforcement departments and the proliferation of abuse .
This phenomenon is known as “ policing for profit.
” In the last 30 years @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stolen through CAF has skyrocketed .
According to the US Department of Justice , the value of asset forfeiture recoveries by US authorities from 1989-2010 was $ 12,667,612,066 , increasing on average 19.5 % per year .
In 2008 , law enforcement took over $ 1.5 billion from the American public .
While this number seems incredibly large , just a few years later , in 2014 , that number tripled to nearly $ 4.5 billion .
When we examine these numbers , and their nearly exponential growth curve , it appears that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at separating the citizen from their property — not just really good , criminally good .
To put this number into perspective , according to the FBI , victims of burglary offenses suffered an estimated $ 3.9 billion in property losses in 2014 .
That means that law enforcement in America , in 2014 , stole $ 600,000,000 more from Americans than actual criminal burglars .
When police surpass the criminal accomplishments of those they claim to protect you from , there is a serious problem .
We ’ ve seen horrible instances @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to rob everyone from grandmas to musicians , and in fact , we have even reported on cops stealing tens of thousands of dollars from an orphanage and a church .
Seriously .
As TFTP reported at the time , to “ keep society safe , ” sheriff ’ s deputies in Muskogee County , Oklahoma robbed a church and an orphanage of $ 53,000 .
Real American heroes .
The good news is that Americans have been waking up to this Orwellian notion of police robbing the citizens , and they are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ spoken out against this practice of robbing the innocent .
In 2018 , a lawsuit forced the city of Philadelphia to abolish their CAF program and pay back millions it stole from its victims .
This was just one city , however , which is why this week , Rep. Justin Amash ( L-Mich. ) introduced the Civil Asset Forfeiture Elimination Act to repeal civil asset forfeiture nationwide .
In a press release put out by Amash ’ s office , the Congressman explained the need for such a bill .
Federal , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ civil asset forfeiture to take billions of dollars in cash and property from private citizens each year without convicting the owners of any crime .
Instead , the government brings a civil action against the property itself , alleging that the property is “ guilty ” of being connected to criminal activity .
This allows the government to take property without needing to charge the owner with a crime , prove their guilt , or otherwise afford them all the rights of a criminal defendant .
Often , the government gains ownership of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a claim for it within a short period of time .
And when an innocent owner does file a claim , many jurisdictions put the burden of proof on the owner to prove their innocence , rather than requiring the government to prove their guilt .
By failing to protect property owners ’ constitutionally secured rights , civil forfeiture often leads to forfeitures of property belonging to innocent people .
In many cases , the property owner is not even accused of being involved in a crime ; it suffices that their property @ @ @ @ @ @ @ alleged to have committed a crime .
Civil asset forfeiture is incompatible with due process , but the courts have failed to recognize that fact .
The Civil Asset Forfeiture Elimination Act cures this historical error and restores Americans ’ rights by eliminating civil asset forfeiture at the state and federal level .
“ Civil asset forfeiture is a due process violation , and it always has been , ” said Amash .
“ Its history is riddled with injustices not because it ’ s a valid practice that gets misused , but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rights—is inherently flawed .
By ending it , my bill helps fulfill Congress ’ s obligation to stop rights violations at both the state and federal level , and it ends a practice that contributes to the frayed relationship between law enforcement and the public.
” Included in the text of the bill is a clause which allows citizens who have not been convicted of a crime to have their property returned to them .
It also eliminates all forms of civil asset forfeiture .
‘ ‘ No person shall be required , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , to forfeit to the United States any property , real or personal , pursuant to a civil forfeiture proceeding , including a nonjudicial civil forfeiture proceeding , ” the bill states .
Though this bill is nothing short of revolutionary , any lawmaker who opposes it exposes themselves as a thieving , due-process removing , tyrant .
Thank you Justin Amash for fighting the good fight .
It will be a sad day in the liberty movement when you leave Congress next session .

Editor’s Note: This could be ended by arrested bureaucrats and elected representatives, as well as agents of the state that clearly violate both the Fourth & Fifth Amendment protections against this lawless practice and we wouldn’t need to depend upon a corrupt Congress to pass a bill, which is actually already the law of the land. However, at least Amash is willing to call it out!
For decades now, federal government and their cohorts in law enforcement have been carrying out theft of the citizenry on a massive scale. We’re not talking about taxes, but an insidious power known as Civil Asset Forfeiture (CAF).
The 1980’s-era laws were designed to drain resources from powerful criminal organizations, but CAF has become a tool for law enforcement agencies across the U.S. to steal money and property from countless innocent people.
No criminal charge is required for this confiscation, resulting in easy inflows of cash for law enforcement departments and the proliferation of abuse. This phenomenon is known as “policing for profit.”
In the last 30 years, the amount of “profit” stolen through CAF has skyrocketed.
According to the US Department of Justice, the value of asset forfeiture recoveries by US authorities from 1989-2010 was $12,667,612,066, increasing on average 19.5% per year.
In 2008, law enforcement took over $1.5 billion from the American public. While this number seems incredibly large, just a few years later, in 2014, that number tripled to nearly $4.5 billion.
When we examine these numbers, and their nearly exponential growth curve, it appears that police in America are getting really good at separating the citizen from their property — not just really good, criminally good.
To put this number into perspective, according to the FBI, victims of burglary offenses suffered an estimated $3.9 billion in property losses in 2014.
That means that law enforcement in America, in 2014, stole $600,000,000 more from Americans than actual criminal burglars.
When police surpass the criminal accomplishments of those they claim to protect you from, there is a serious problem. We’ve seen horrible instances of criminal cops using this legal doctrine to rob everyone from grandmas to musicians, and in fact, we have even reported on cops stealing tens of thousands of dollars from an orphanage and a church. Seriously.
As TFTP reported at the time, to “keep society safe,” sheriff’s deputies in Muskogee County, Oklahoma robbed a church and an orphanage of $53,000. Real American heroes.
The good news is that Americans have been waking up to this Orwellian notion of police robbing the citizens, and they are taking a stand. Even politicians have spoken out against this practice of robbing the innocent.
In 2018, a lawsuit forced the city of Philadelphia to abolish their CAF program and pay back millions it stole from its victims. This was just one city, however, which is why this week, Rep. Justin Amash (L-Mich.) introduced the Civil Asset Forfeiture Elimination Act to repeal civil asset forfeiture nationwide.
The government cannot lawfully jettison the rights of the accused for the sake of convenience and profit. End civil asset forfeiture. — Justin Amash (@justinamash) December 18, 2020
In a press release put out by Amash’s office, the Congressman explained the need for such a bill.
Federal, state, and local law enforcement use civil asset forfeiture to take billions of dollars in cash and property from private citizens each year without convicting the owners of any crime. Instead, the government brings a civil action against the property itself, alleging that the property is “guilty” of being connected to criminal activity. This allows the government to take property without needing to charge the owner with a crime, prove their guilt, or otherwise afford them all the rights of a criminal defendant. Often, the government gains ownership of such property automatically unless the owner files a claim for it within a short period of time. And when an innocent owner does file a claim, many jurisdictions put the burden of proof on the owner to prove their innocence, rather than requiring the government to prove their guilt. By failing to protect property owners’ constitutionally secured rights, civil forfeiture often leads to forfeitures of property belonging to innocent people. In many cases, the property owner is not even accused of being involved in a crime; it suffices that their property was used by someone else who is alleged to have committed a crime. Civil asset forfeiture is incompatible with due process, but the courts have failed to recognize that fact. The Civil Asset Forfeiture Elimination Act cures this historical error and restores Americans’ rights by eliminating civil asset forfeiture at the state and federal level.
“Civil asset forfeiture is a due process violation, and it always has been,” said Amash. “Its history is riddled with injustices not because it’s a valid practice that gets misused, but because its central premise—denying people their procedural rights—is inherently flawed. By ending it, my bill helps fulfill Congress’s obligation to stop rights violations at both the state and federal level, and it ends a practice that contributes to the frayed relationship between law enforcement and the public.”
Included in the text of the bill is a clause which allows citizens who have not been convicted of a crime to have their property returned to them. It also eliminates all forms of civil asset forfeiture.
‘‘No person shall be required, under the laws of the United States, to forfeit to the United States any property, real or personal, pursuant to a civil forfeiture proceeding, including a nonjudicial civil forfeiture proceeding,” the bill states.
Though this bill is nothing short of revolutionary, any lawmaker who opposes it exposes themselves as a thieving, due-process removing, tyrant. Thank you Justin Amash for fighting the good fight. It will be a sad day in the liberty movement when you leave Congress next session.
Article posted with permission from Matt Agorist


thewashingtonstandard--2020-12-18--Collectible Weapons: How to Protect Your Wealth – and Your Family – With Valuable Guns

It ’ s an unusual means of investment , but one that we think will appeal to our readers on a deep level : collectible weapons .
There are a number of advantages to investing in collectible weapons that will appeal both to those who love weapons and those who keep an eye on their money .
Indeed , this is a popular investment category for people who like something a little more durable than stocks , bonds and cryptocurrency .
They can also provide protection during uncertain times .
Antique weapons in particular can be an attractive means of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , they ’ re not making any more .
Like any antique investment , it helps to have an eye for the material at hand .
You ’ ll have to be able to appraise both the current condition of the weapon and have some idea of how its value might appreciate in the future .
The good news is that firearms made before 1899 are not covered by federal firearms laws , though they might be regulated by your state .
This also means that , even in the event that Joe @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Senate goes Democratic , that barring a sweeping change in firearms law – certainly not out of the question , but also not very likely – no background check will be required to buy or sell your antique firearms made before 1899 , which are covered by a special carveout under federal firearms law .
What ’ s more , there are a number of weapons on a special ATF list that are not subject to the same background check laws as other firearms .
This includes guns like the World War I-era @ @ @ @ @ @ @ These are historically significant firearms that are at least 50 years old – but note that “ 50 years old ” now goes up to the end of the 1960s .
With sweeping firearms bans potentially coming down the pike , firearms not subject even to the old rules might well skyrocket in value as other avenues of self defense are closed off .
The price point for entry in the antique firearms market is about $ 1,500 , though more common and desired weapons go for about $ 2,500 as of this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ purchased by people looking to invest in collectible weapons and , as far as we know , there are no plans to make sweeping restrictions on the purchase of these .
When you buy an antique firearm , it ’ s extremely unlikely that the value is going to go down .
While it ’ s true that the broader trends of the weapons market change , there are some models , like the Winchester Model 1873 , that never go out of style and are always sought after by people who are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Condition of the weapon and its rarity always play a role in the purchase price .
From the perspective of someone who is actually planning to use the weapon as well as purchase it , you can ’ t really do better than the classic weapons that are so sought after by collectors .
You can purchase antique , collectible firearms at auctions or gun shows , as well as in private transactions .
However , as with any private firearms transaction , you need to be cautious when making such a purchase @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the buyer must always beware , but this is doubly true when dealing with private sellers .
There are two types of investors in collectible weapons , broadly speaking , known as “ treasure hunters ” and “ connoisseurs.
” Determining which you are will be helpful in terms of figuring out how to begin investing in firearms .
Each fits in with a particular personality type .
• Treasure hunters are the yard sale aficionados of the gun investment .
Indeed , you will spend a lot of time at yard sales @ @ @ @ @ @ @ little gun shops way out of the way if you ’ re a treasure hunter .
This is because a treasure hunter is constantly on the hunt for the deals to be had .
You might buy a classic Winchester for $ 350 and immediately flip it for $ 100,000 , but chances are a lot better that you ’ re going to end up buying a lot of weapons with moderate appreciation .
• Connoisseurs are the niche collectors of the gun investment world .
They know a lot about a specific @ @ @ @ @ @ @ gun manufacturer .
For example , a connoisseur might know everything there is to know about one particular Colt revolver , and so they do nothing but purchase that particular weapon .
Which of these should you be ?
Honestly , the better question is “ which of these are you already ?
” If you like going antiquing or yard saling or picking through people ’ s junk , you ’ re already a treasure hunter .
If you have an affinity for a particular kind of antique weapon , you ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is just figuring out how you ’ re going to incorporate investing in collectible weapons into your pre-existing personality type .
Much like stocks , there are a number of weapons that are simply always a good purchase because they gain value consistently , if not quickly and wildly .
At the very least , they are not going to lose value – meaning that if you ever want to cash out your investment , you will get back what you paid .
These weapons include but are by no means limited to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ end of the spectrum , we have weapons that are virtually always bad investments .
This isn ’ t because the weapons are bad guns .
On the contrary , you will likely look at this list and think at least once : “ Hey , I own one of those and it ’ s a great gun !
” Sure , it ’ s a great gun , but it ’ s a lousy investment because it probably lost a lot of value the second that you completed the purchase and walked @ @ @ @ @ @ @ two worst investments ?
Any kind of AR or AK build .
Again , this isn ’ t because there ’ s anything wrong with either of these .
It ’ s just that there ’ s so many of them that there ’ s little chance they will become collectible at any point during your lifetime .
There are occasionally spikes in prices due to fears of a ban , but they ’ re not solid investments .
Evaluating the Value of Collectible Weapons At some point , you will have to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ knowledge of the Blue Book of Gun Values .
As the name would imply , this is what people use to evaluate their knowledge of weaponry in the investors market .
Online gun marketplaces can also give you an idea of which weapons are likely to increase in value over the long and short term .
Some of the factors to look at when purchasing weapons include : • Branding : There are certain brands that are always going to be worth more than others because of their iconic status .
Think Colt @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
These have a cachet that is impossible to deny , a status similar to Coca-Cola or Levi ’ s 501s or the Chevrolet Corvette in terms of recognizability and general interest .
• Nostalgia : Similar , but not identical , to this is the concept of nostalgia as it pertains to weapons .
Dirty Harry ’ s Smith & Wesson Model 29 or the 1911 from Magnum , PI are two examples of weapons that are almost certainly going to hold , if not increase , in value over time because @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that comes along with it .
• Perception : Quality is great , but the perception of quality is even better .
Glock and Benelli are two examples of brands that are largely perceived as being of exceptionally high quality .
Whether or not the individual weapons live up to that reputation is less important than the fact that they are perceived as such .
• Rarity : Limited edition weapons are always going to be worth more than weapons made in a totally unlimited quantity .
There will always be a market @ @ @ @ @ @ @ limited supply , regardless of how “ good ” the gun actually is .
One tip ?
Buy guns that you like .
In some cases , it can take decades for a weapon ’ s value to increase .
So if you ’ re not enjoying the weapon while you wait for its value to appreciate , you ’ re simply collecting paperweights .
Finally , for those who want to invest in weapons but aren ’ t interested in the weapons themselves , there ’ s the stock market .
Gun @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2020 and the stock market reflected this boom in prices .
This is a particularly attractive option for people who like guns , and like the idea of guns , but aren ’ t looking to get themselves a safe full of them .
Either way , you decide to invest , one thing is for certain : the future is a bright place for people who put their money behind weapons .

It’s an unusual means of investment, but one that we think will appeal to our readers on a deep level: collectible weapons.
There are a number of advantages to investing in collectible weapons that will appeal both to those who love weapons and those who keep an eye on their money. Indeed, this is a popular investment category for people who like something a little more durable than stocks, bonds and cryptocurrency. They can also provide protection during uncertain times.
Antique weapons in particular can be an attractive means of investing – after all, like land, they’re not making any more. Like any antique investment, it helps to have an eye for the material at hand. You’ll have to be able to appraise both the current condition of the weapon and have some idea of how its value might appreciate in the future.
Old Guns Aren’t Subject to ATF Snooping
The good news is that firearms made before 1899 are not covered by federal firearms laws, though they might be regulated by your state. This also means that, even in the event that Joe Biden is installed as President and the Senate goes Democratic, that barring a sweeping change in firearms law – certainly not out of the question, but also not very likely – no background check will be required to buy or sell your antique firearms made before 1899, which are covered by a special carveout under federal firearms law.
What’s more, there are a number of weapons on a special ATF list that are not subject to the same background check laws as other firearms. This includes guns like the World War I-era US Military Colt 1911 Pistol .45. These are historically significant firearms that are at least 50 years old – but note that “50 years old” now goes up to the end of the 1960s. With sweeping firearms bans potentially coming down the pike, firearms not subject even to the old rules might well skyrocket in value as other avenues of self defense are closed off.
The price point for entry in the antique firearms market is about $1,500, though more common and desired weapons go for about $2,500 as of this writing. Knives and swords are also purchased by people looking to invest in collectible weapons and, as far as we know, there are no plans to make sweeping restrictions on the purchase of these.
When you buy an antique firearm, it’s extremely unlikely that the value is going to go down. While it’s true that the broader trends of the weapons market change, there are some models, like the Winchester Model 1873, that never go out of style and are always sought after by people who are trying to get into the market. Condition of the weapon and its rarity always play a role in the purchase price.
From the perspective of someone who is actually planning to use the weapon as well as purchase it, you can’t really do better than the classic weapons that are so sought after by collectors.
How to Begin Purchasing Collectible Firearms
You can purchase antique, collectible firearms at auctions or gun shows, as well as in private transactions. However, as with any private firearms transaction, you need to be cautious when making such a purchase for both legal and economic reasons – the buyer must always beware, but this is doubly true when dealing with private sellers.
There are two types of investors in collectible weapons, broadly speaking, known as “treasure hunters” and “connoisseurs.” Determining which you are will be helpful in terms of figuring out how to begin investing in firearms. Each fits in with a particular personality type.
Treasure hunters are the yard sale aficionados of the gun investment. Indeed, you will spend a lot of time at yard sales, estate sales, pawn shops and little gun shops way out of the way if you’re a treasure hunter. This is because a treasure hunter is constantly on the hunt for the deals to be had. You might buy a classic Winchester for $350 and immediately flip it for $100,000, but chances are a lot better that you’re going to end up buying a lot of weapons with moderate appreciation.
are the yard sale aficionados of the gun investment. Indeed, you will spend a lot of time at yard sales, estate sales, pawn shops and little gun shops way out of the way if you’re a treasure hunter. This is because a treasure hunter is constantly on the hunt for the deals to be had. You might buy a classic Winchester for $350 and immediately flip it for $100,000, but chances are a lot better that you’re going to end up buying a lot of weapons with moderate appreciation. Connoisseurs are the niche collectors of the gun investment world. They know a lot about a specific gun, type of gun, or gun manufacturer. For example, a connoisseur might know everything there is to know about one particular Colt revolver, and so they do nothing but purchase that particular weapon.
Which of these should you be? Honestly, the better question is “which of these are you already?” If you like going antiquing or yard saling or picking through people’s junk, you’re already a treasure hunter. If you have an affinity for a particular kind of antique weapon, you’re already a connoisseur. The issue is just figuring out how you’re going to incorporate investing in collectible weapons into your pre-existing personality type.
Much like stocks, there are a number of weapons that are simply always a good purchase because they gain value consistently, if not quickly and wildly. At the very least, they are not going to lose value – meaning that if you ever want to cash out your investment, you will get back what you paid. These weapons include but are by no means limited to:
And then, on the opposite end of the spectrum, we have weapons that are virtually always bad investments. This isn’t because the weapons are bad guns. On the contrary, you will likely look at this list and think at least once: “Hey, I own one of those and it’s a great gun!” Sure, it’s a great gun, but it’s a lousy investment because it probably lost a lot of value the second that you completed the purchase and walked it out to your car.
The two worst investments? Any kind of AR or AK build. Again, this isn’t because there’s anything wrong with either of these. It’s just that there’s so many of them that there’s little chance they will become collectible at any point during your lifetime. There are occasionally spikes in prices due to fears of a ban, but they’re not solid investments.
Evaluating the Value of Collectible Weapons
At some point, you will have to familiarize yourself with and get a working knowledge of the Blue Book of Gun Values. As the name would imply, this is what people use to evaluate their knowledge of weaponry in the investors market. Online gun marketplaces can also give you an idea of which weapons are likely to increase in value over the long and short term.
Some of the factors to look at when purchasing weapons include:
Branding: There are certain brands that are always going to be worth more than others because of their iconic status. Think Colt, Smith & Wesson and the like. These have a cachet that is impossible to deny, a status similar to Coca-Cola or Levi’s 501s or the Chevrolet Corvette in terms of recognizability and general interest.
There are certain brands that are always going to be worth more than others because of their iconic status. Think Colt, Smith & Wesson and the like. These have a cachet that is impossible to deny, a status similar to Coca-Cola or Levi’s 501s or the Chevrolet Corvette in terms of recognizability and general interest. Nostalgia: Similar, but not identical, to this is the concept of nostalgia as it pertains to weapons. Dirty Harry’s Smith & Wesson Model 29 or the 1911 from Magnum, PI are two examples of weapons that are almost certainly going to hold, if not increase, in value over time because of their cultural recognition and the nostalgia that comes along with it.
Similar, but not identical, to this is the concept of nostalgia as it pertains to weapons. Dirty Harry’s Smith & Wesson Model 29 or the 1911 from Magnum, PI are two examples of weapons that are almost certainly going to hold, if not increase, in value over time because of their cultural recognition and the nostalgia that comes along with it. Perception: Quality is great, but the perception of quality is even better. Glock and Benelli are two examples of brands that are largely perceived as being of exceptionally high quality. Whether or not the individual weapons live up to that reputation is less important than the fact that they are perceived as such.
Quality is great, but the perception of quality is even better. Glock and Benelli are two examples of brands that are largely perceived as being of exceptionally high quality. Whether or not the individual weapons live up to that reputation is less important than the fact that they are perceived as such. Rarity: Limited edition weapons are always going to be worth more than weapons made in a totally unlimited quantity. There will always be a market for weapons that were made in extremely limited supply, regardless of how “good” the gun actually is.
One tip? Buy guns that you like. In some cases, it can take decades for a weapon’s value to increase. So if you’re not enjoying the weapon while you wait for its value to appreciate, you’re simply collecting paperweights.
Finally, for those who want to invest in weapons but aren’t interested in the weapons themselves, there’s the stock market. Gun sales were booming in the spring of 2020 and the stock market reflected this boom in prices. This is a particularly attractive option for people who like guns, and like the idea of guns, but aren’t looking to get themselves a safe full of them.
Either way, you decide to invest, one thing is for certain: the future is a bright place for people who put their money behind weapons.
Article posted with permission from Ammo.com


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Victory: U.S. Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Individuals Wrongly Placed on ‘No Fly List’ as Retaliation for Not Spying on Religious Brethren

WASHINGTON , DC — In an 8-0 ruling that affirms the right of religious individuals to not be persecuted for their faith , the U.S. Supreme Court has ruled in favor of three men who were allegedly placed on a “ no fly ” list as retaliation for refusing to act as FBI informants within their religious communities .
The Supreme Court ’ s unanimous ruling in Tanzin v. Tanvir ( Justice Amy Coney Barrett did not take part ) sends a clear message to government agents that violations of religious freedom will have consequences , among these that federal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ damages ( “ appropriate relief ” ) under the Religious Freedom Restoration Act ( RFRA ) .
The case arose after three Muslim men were allegedly placed on the government ’ s “ no fly ” list in retaliation for refusing to become informants on members of their religious community .
The resulting lawsuit sought to have the men ’ s names removed from the No Fly List and to reimburse them monetarily for wasted airline tickets and income from lost job opportunities .
The Rutherford Institute filed an amicus brief in Tanzin @ @ @ @ @ @ @ damages for deprivations of religious liberty .
Attorneys Michael J. Lockerby , George E. Quillin , Rachel Kingrey O ’ Neil , Kevin P. Brost , Lea Gulotta , Joshua M. Hawkes , and Akiesha Gilcrist Sainvil of Foley & Lardner LLP assisted The Rutherford Institute in advancing the arguments in Tanzin .
“ All rights hang together .
That is both the genius and the strength of the American framework of rights , ” said constitutional attorney John W. Whitehead , president of The Rutherford Institute and author of Battlefield America : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ The Framers of the U.S. Constitution understood that religious freedom was for everyone , not just one particular group of religious beliefs .
In other words , the only way that freedom can prevail for Christians , for example , is for Christians to stand up and fight for the religious beliefs of others .
Without it , religious freedom for all people of faith will be lost.
” In 1993 , Congress enacted the Religious Freedom Restoration Act ( RFRA ) in response to a U.S. Supreme Court decision that limited @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the First Amendment .
RFRA provides that a person may sue the federal government and officials for causing a “ substantial burden ” on the person ’ s exercise of religious beliefs .
The statute also allows persons to recover “ appropriate relief ” in a successful RFRA lawsuit .
In 2013 , three Muslim men filed a RFRA lawsuit against the government and several FBI agents alleging that their rights to freedom of religion were violated when they were placed on the government ’ s “ no-fly list ” because they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ provide information about persons within their Muslim communities .
None of the men were suspected terrorists .
The lawsuit asked that the men ’ s names be removed from the “ no-fly ” list and that the FBI agents pay for the harm they inflicted , which included emotional distress , loss of employment opportunities and loss of airline tickets .
Although the government eventually removed the men from the no-fly list , the FBI agents moved to dismiss the case , arguing that the men were not entitled to an award of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ amicus brief before the U.S. Supreme Court , The Rutherford Institute argued that damage awards under RFRA are necessary to deter federal agents from depriving individuals of their religious freedom in the future .
The Rutherford Institute , a nonprofit civil liberties organization , provides legal assistance at no charge to individuals whose constitutional rights have been threatened or violated and educates the public on a wide spectrum of issues affecting their freedoms .
The Rutherford Institute ’ s amicus brief in Tanzin v. Tanvir

WASHINGTON, DC — In an 8-0 ruling that affirms the right of religious individuals to not be persecuted for their faith, the U.S. Supreme Court has ruled in favor of three men who were allegedly placed on a “no fly” list as retaliation for refusing to act as FBI informants within their religious communities. The Supreme Court’s unanimous ruling in Tanzin v. Tanvir (Justice Amy Coney Barrett did not take part) sends a clear message to government agents that violations of religious freedom will have consequences, among these that federal agents can be held liable for monetary damages (“appropriate relief”) under the Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA). The case arose after three Muslim men were allegedly placed on the government’s “no fly” list in retaliation for refusing to become informants on members of their religious community. The resulting lawsuit sought to have the men’s names removed from the No Fly List and to reimburse them monetarily for wasted airline tickets and income from lost job opportunities. The Rutherford Institute filed an amicus brief in Tanzin arguing that RFRA clearly authorizes recovery of damages for deprivations of religious liberty.
Attorneys Michael J. Lockerby, George E. Quillin, Rachel Kingrey O’Neil, Kevin P. Brost, Lea Gulotta, Joshua M. Hawkes, and Akiesha Gilcrist Sainvil of Foley & Lardner LLP assisted The Rutherford Institute in advancing the arguments in Tanzin.
“All rights hang together. That is both the genius and the strength of the American framework of rights,” said constitutional attorney John W. Whitehead, president of The Rutherford Institute and author of Battlefield America: The War on the American People . “The Framers of the U.S. Constitution understood that religious freedom was for everyone, not just one particular group of religious beliefs. In other words, the only way that freedom can prevail for Christians, for example, is for Christians to stand up and fight for the religious beliefs of others. Without it, religious freedom for all people of faith will be lost.”
In 1993, Congress enacted the Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA) in response to a U.S. Supreme Court decision that limited the protection granted by the Religion Clauses of the First Amendment. RFRA provides that a person may sue the federal government and officials for causing a “substantial burden” on the person’s exercise of religious beliefs. The statute also allows persons to recover “appropriate relief” in a successful RFRA lawsuit. In 2013, three Muslim men filed a RFRA lawsuit against the government and several FBI agents alleging that their rights to freedom of religion were violated when they were placed on the government’s “no-fly list” because they refused to act as FBI informants and provide information about persons within their Muslim communities. None of the men were suspected terrorists. The lawsuit asked that the men’s names be removed from the “no-fly” list and that the FBI agents pay for the harm they inflicted, which included emotional distress, loss of employment opportunities and loss of airline tickets. Although the government eventually removed the men from the no-fly list, the FBI agents moved to dismiss the case, arguing that the men were not entitled to an award of money damages under RFRA. In its amicus brief before the U.S. Supreme Court, The Rutherford Institute argued that damage awards under RFRA are necessary to deter federal agents from depriving individuals of their religious freedom in the future.
The Rutherford Institute, a nonprofit civil liberties organization, provides legal assistance at no charge to individuals whose constitutional rights have been threatened or violated and educates the public on a wide spectrum of issues affecting their freedoms.
The Supreme Court’s opinion in Tanzin v. Tanvir
The Rutherford Institute’s amicus brief in Tanzin v. Tanvir
Article posted with permission from John Whitehead