thewashingtonstandard--2020-04-15--Landscape Conservation Design: A Complete Takeover Of Counties By A Tyrannical Government

While Landscape Conservation Design ( LCD ) is applicable to all areas in Idaho , once again Custer and Lemhi counties , located in the High Divide region , are poster case studies for LCD implementation .
Recommended Practices for LCD was announced by the Landscape Conservation Cooperative Network ( LCCN ) in September 2018 , describing LCD as “ …a partner-driven approach to achieve a sustainable , resilient socio-ecological landscape .
It is an iterative , collaborative , and holistic process resulting in strategic and spatial products that provide information , analytical tools , maps , and strategies to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” The process includes initiating LCD , convening stakeholders , assessing future desired conditions , and creating spatial and strategy designs .
What this gibberish really means is federal and state governments join non-governmental organizations ( NGO ) in collecting multiple types of data to determine what an area currently looks like and then decide how they think it should look for conservation and connectivity , or rather sustainability .
This includes manipulating citizens with fluffy words that are vague and nowhere close to telling the truth about what they are doing .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ ( HD ) area is highlighted as a Section 2 Example/Case Study that describes specific applications of the practices .
The complete area can be found on the LCD Mapper .
On this map , scroll down on the left to the High Divide area , Phase 1 .
If you click on “ show more ” at the bottom , it brings up all the involved parties , including the Heart Of The Rockies Initiative ( HOTRI ) , Salmon Valley Stewardship ( SVS ) , Lemhi Regional Land Trust ( LRLT @ @ @ @ @ @ @ multiple NGOs , federal agencies , Idaho Fish & Game ( IDFG ) , and many others .
HOTRI and its facilitated group , the High Divide Collaborative ( HDC ) , formed in 2013 , are identified as leading the design process which serves as the “ framework for conservation planning and delivery in the High Divide landscape.
” While recognizing mistrust of outside interests and government agencies , the HDC still proceeded with landscape conservation funding through the Land and Water Conservation Fund ( LWCF ) .
Even before the Recommended @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was already well on its way implementing LCD through SVS as shown by the following examples .
The Central Idaho Public Lands Coalition ( CIPLC ) , created by SVS , is achieving one LCD process with its working groups .
According to LCD design , a Bridging Organization “ identifies and convenes an inclusive set of stakeholders…within the defined geography…that use specific mechanisms such as working groups to link and facilitate interactions among individual actors ” .
Working groups are used to designate “ priority management areas ” for the “ amount @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and geospatial data is used to create maps that “ evaluate the potential of every acre of habitat to support a species ’ population ” .
CIPLC working groups include Socio-Economic Impacts , Grazing , Forest and Watershed Health , Recreation , and Lands and Minerals .
SVS recently launched the Forestry and Fire working group , and will be launching the Wildlife Connectivity working group .
Another LCD task accomplished by SVS was convening an “ inclusive ” set of partners which included ranchers and local “ stakeholders ” .
Of course @ @ @ @ @ @ @ line to be included along with other NGOs .
As for building trust , and claiming to listen “ to all stakeholders ” …and creating “ recurring opportunities for all perspectives to be heard ” , they are only referring to themselves .
True to its LCD task , the HDC Coordinating Committee has held workshops and celebrations of themselves .
The Lemhi County Economic Development Association ( LCEDA ) tracks the local economic data , then shares it with Headwaters Economics ( HE ) .
Socioeconomic data collected by HE on Custer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ seen on this map .
The socioeconomic piece of LCD is for the purposes of dictating how communities function .
HE and Executive Director Ray Rasker are HDC partners along with the Central Idaho Rangeland Network .
HE uses data to make future investment decisions on recreation , healthcare , and education , which is why LCEDA , as part of LCD , is spearheading the education project .
LCEDA was very clear on its intentions in 2011 , “ Sustainability can be achieved through changing the community.
” LCD “ Primary conservation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shared vision for the future of the High Divide landscape.
” Their “ shared conservation goals have yielded strong support from our congressional delegations… ” and “ …has resulted in substantial federal investments in our priority conservation initiatives.
” The money just keeps pouring in for the takeover of local land management .
In order to sustain the Collaborative , the “ LCD must clearly lead to greater opportunity for effective conservation delivery ” .
It is up to citizens to stop that delivery .
A pretty hefty federal investment was made by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ GNLCC ) for these objectives in 2015-2016 , which included funding of $ 150,000 from the U.S .
Fish & Wildlife Service ( USFWS ) and $ 157,100 from other sources , a total of $ 307,100 .
The purpose of this support was to “ identify and evaluate future landscape configurations…while conserving the High Divides unique landscape resources…emphasize wildlife connectivity between large protected core areas : Yellowstone , the Crown , and central Idaho ” …and… ” coupling socio-economic data and trends with conservation modeling in a holistic landscape conservation design process.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ ( CLLC ) also had their fingers in the game in 2014 , including IDFG , Y2Y , and the USFWS , In the Conserving an Intact and Connected GNLCC Landscape word document at the bottom of the above link , the High Divide area was summarized as having convened the HDC , assessed ground conditions , created spatial and strategic LCD to inform habitat connectivity decision making , with LWCF funding being committed for “ major land acquisitions , conservation easements , and restoration ” .
This was during the time of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ spatial design and strategic approaches for LCD .
The Lemhi Regional Land Trust ( LRLT ) is the NGO partner that pursues conservation easements and other land acquisitions while SVS is involved in restoration projects through their Lemhi Forest Restoration Group .
This is how the scam works , the GNLCC , now defunded , was a conglomerate of government agencies and large landscape initiatives such as the HOTRI , Y2Y , CLLC , Rural Voices for Conservation Coalition ( RVCC ) , and land trusts .
HOTRI created the HDC after SVS @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , SVS then proceeded to implement LCD objectives at the local level with their NGO buddies with funding primarily coming from your tax dollar .
All of these groups and individuals think they have the right to determine how they want your community to look , how the land should be managed , and how citizens should live while sharing data to create those changes .
For the claim that “ The recommendations , findings , and conclusions in the guide are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent the views @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Service.
” What a bunch of crock , they sure don ’ t have any problem posting it on their website .
All of this is an internal government-led coup d ’ état over the foundation of our Republic .
Bottom line , this is a clear validation that federal and state governments are conspiring with NGOs to redesign Idaho land for conservation and communities , bypassing jurisdictional boundaries , omitting citizen involvement , and most obnoxious of all , violating every aspect of our Constitution and laws .
Implementation of LCD has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a complete takeover of Custer and Lemhi counties by a tyrannical government .
Citizens are the only ones who can stop it , and that time is now .

While Landscape Conservation Design (LCD) is applicable to all areas in Idaho, once again Custer and Lemhi counties, located in the High Divide region, are poster case studies for LCD implementation.
Recommended Practices for LCD was announced by the Landscape Conservation Cooperative Network (LCCN) in September 2018, describing LCD as “…a partner-driven approach to achieve a sustainable, resilient socio-ecological landscape. It is an iterative, collaborative, and holistic process resulting in strategic and spatial products that provide information, analytical tools, maps, and strategies to achieve landscape goals collectively held among partners.” The process includes initiating LCD, convening stakeholders, assessing future desired conditions, and creating spatial and strategy designs. What this gibberish really means is federal and state governments join non-governmental organizations (NGO) in collecting multiple types of data to determine what an area currently looks like and then decide how they think it should look for conservation and connectivity, or rather sustainability. This includes manipulating citizens with fluffy words that are vague and nowhere close to telling the truth about what they are doing.
On page 19, the High Divide (HD) area is highlighted as a Section 2 Example/Case Study that describes specific applications of the practices. The complete area can be found on the LCD Mapper. On this map, scroll down on the left to the High Divide area, Phase 1. If you click on “show more” at the bottom, it brings up all the involved parties, including the Heart Of The Rockies Initiative (HOTRI), Salmon Valley Stewardship (SVS), Lemhi Regional Land Trust (LRLT), Region 4 Forest Service, multiple NGOs, federal agencies, Idaho Fish & Game (IDFG), and many others.
HOTRI and its facilitated group, the High Divide Collaborative (HDC), formed in 2013, are identified as leading the design process which serves as the “framework for conservation planning and delivery in the High Divide landscape.” While recognizing mistrust of outside interests and government agencies, the HDC still proceeded with landscape conservation funding through the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF). Even before the Recommended Practices LCD document was created, HDC was already well on its way implementing LCD through SVS as shown by the following examples.
The Central Idaho Public Lands Coalition (CIPLC), created by SVS, is achieving one LCD process with its working groups. According to LCD design, a Bridging Organization “identifies and convenes an inclusive set of stakeholders…within the defined geography…that use specific mechanisms such as working groups to link and facilitate interactions among individual actors”. Working groups are used to designate “priority management areas” for the “amount of habitat” needed for objectives. and geospatial data is used to create maps that “evaluate the potential of every acre of habitat to support a species’ population”. CIPLC working groups include Socio-Economic Impacts, Grazing, Forest and Watershed Health, Recreation, and Lands and Minerals. SVS recently launched the Forestry and Fire working group, and will be launching the Wildlife Connectivity working group.
Another LCD task accomplished by SVS was convening an “inclusive” set of partners which included ranchers and local “stakeholders”. Of course, federal and state agencies were in line to be included along with other NGOs. As for building trust, and claiming to listen “to all stakeholders”…and creating “recurring opportunities for all perspectives to be heard”, they are only referring to themselves. True to its LCD task, the HDC Coordinating Committee has held workshops and celebrations of themselves.
The Lemhi County Economic Development Association (LCEDA) tracks the local economic data, then shares it with Headwaters Economics (HE). Socioeconomic data collected by HE on Custer and Lemhi counties is highly detailed as seen on this map. The socioeconomic piece of LCD is for the purposes of dictating how communities function. HE and Executive Director Ray Rasker are HDC partners along with the Central Idaho Rangeland Network. HE uses data to make future investment decisions on recreation, healthcare, and education, which is why LCEDA, as part of LCD, is spearheading the education project. LCEDA was very clear on its intentions in 2011, “Sustainability can be achieved through changing the community.”
LCD “Primary conservation goals” were identified for their “shared vision for the future of the High Divide landscape.” Their “shared conservation goals have yielded strong support from our congressional delegations…” and “…has resulted in substantial federal investments in our priority conservation initiatives.” The money just keeps pouring in for the takeover of local land management. In order to sustain the Collaborative, the “LCD must clearly lead to greater opportunity for effective conservation delivery”. It is up to citizens to stop that delivery.
A pretty hefty federal investment was made by the Great Northern Landscape Conservation Cooperative (GNLCC) for these objectives in 2015-2016, which included funding of $150,000 from the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS) and $157,100 from other sources, a total of $307,100. The purpose of this support was to “identify and evaluate future landscape configurations…while conserving the High Divides unique landscape resources…emphasize wildlife connectivity between large protected core areas: Yellowstone, the Crown, and central Idaho”…and…”coupling socio-economic data and trends with conservation modeling in a holistic landscape conservation design process.”
The Center for Large Landscape Conservation (CLLC) also had their fingers in the game in 2014, including IDFG, Y2Y, and the USFWS, In the Conserving an Intact and Connected GNLCC Landscape word document at the bottom of the above link, the High Divide area was summarized as having convened the HDC, assessed ground conditions, created spatial and strategic LCD to inform habitat connectivity decision making, with LWCF funding being committed for “major land acquisitions, conservation easements, and restoration”. This was during the time of the GNLCC Ecological Connectivity Project which created spatial design and strategic approaches for LCD. The Lemhi Regional Land Trust (LRLT) is the NGO partner that pursues conservation easements and other land acquisitions while SVS is involved in restoration projects through their Lemhi Forest Restoration Group.
This is how the scam works, the GNLCC, now defunded, was a conglomerate of government agencies and large landscape initiatives such as the HOTRI, Y2Y, CLLC, Rural Voices for Conservation Coalition (RVCC), and land trusts. HOTRI created the HDC after SVS was established. In partnership with governments, SVS then proceeded to implement LCD objectives at the local level with their NGO buddies with funding primarily coming from your tax dollar. All of these groups and individuals think they have the right to determine how they want your community to look, how the land should be managed, and how citizens should live while sharing data to create those changes. For the claim that “The recommendations, findings, and conclusions in the guide are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent the views of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.” What a bunch of crock, they sure don’t have any problem posting it on their website. All of this is an internal government-led coup d’état over the foundation of our Republic.
Bottom line, this is a clear validation that federal and state governments are conspiring with NGOs to redesign Idaho land for conservation and communities, bypassing jurisdictional boundaries, omitting citizen involvement, and most obnoxious of all, violating every aspect of our Constitution and laws. Implementation of LCD has been in the works for years, a complete takeover of Custer and Lemhi counties by a tyrannical government. Citizens are the only ones who can stop it, and that time is now.
LCD Recommended Practices v… by Tim Brown on Scribd


thewashingtonstandard--2020-01-07--Virginia Gun Grabbers Now Seek Elimination Of Privately Owned Gun Ranges

The powder keg is about to explode in Virginia .
As citizens cling to their rights , the gun-grabbing authoritarians are flexing their muscles and talking a big game .
Now they are attempting to shut down all privately-owned gun ranges .
If it wasn ’ t bad enough watching the action unfold surrounding unconstitutional gun laws and the militias being formed to fight against them , now it seems like Virginia is trying to pull yet another move .
They want to shut down every gun range in the state that isn ’ t owned by the government .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ indoor shooting range would be prohibited by law – UNLESS it was inside of a building owned by the state .
And any business owners who decided to defy the law could be facing up to a $ 100,000 fine and potential civil penalties .
According to the bill , which has not yet been voted on or approved , would prohibit ” the operation of an indoor shooting range , defined in the bill , in any building not owned or leased by the Commonwealth or federal government.
” For those that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wants them to act as a data collecting operation , creating a state-controlled list of who is using the range as well as their photo ID and home address .
Let ’ s be clear .
This is a very real threat against the rights laid out in the Constitution .
Americans have the right to defend themselves .
And the state is literally trying to stop gun owners from training and improving their skills .
This is an attack on our liberties .
If all hell breaks loose in Virginia , they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ citizens to worry about .
Gun owners from all over the country may descend on Virginia .
• Virginia Gun Store Owner has had it – Sues more than 5 Dozen People trying to put him out of Business • Gun , ammo sales skyrocketing in Virginia as citizens arm up in anticipation of tyrannical gun confiscation efforts by insane , deranged Democrats • Virginia Gov .
Northam may soon need 10,000 body bags for his State Police and National Guard troops , since “ Biblical MAYHEM ” will be unleashed following any @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on Gun Grab Threats : ‘ Everyone I personally know would stand by their oath .
Our oath is to the Constitution of The United States… ’ What do you think , America ?
Are people of the Great Commonwealth of Virginia simply going to hand their guns over without a fight ?
This could get rather ugly .
Shall NOT Be Infringed still means something in America .

The powder keg is about to explode in Virginia. As citizens cling to their rights, the gun-grabbing authoritarians are flexing their muscles and talking a big game. Now they are attempting to shut down all privately-owned gun ranges.
From Law Enforcement Today:
Virginia just went full blown communist.
If it wasn’t bad enough watching the action unfold surrounding unconstitutional gun laws and the militias being formed to fight against them, now it seems like Virginia is trying to pull yet another move.
They want to shut down every gun range in the state that isn’t owned by the government.
According to House Bill 567, any indoor shooting range would be prohibited by law – UNLESS it was inside of a building owned by the state.
And any business owners who decided to defy the law could be facing up to a $100,000 fine and potential civil penalties.
According to the bill, which has not yet been voted on or approved, would prohibit” the operation of an indoor shooting range, defined in the bill, in any building not owned or leased by the Commonwealth or federal government.”
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For those that would be staying open, the state wants them to act as a data collecting operation, creating a state-controlled list of who is using the range as well as their photo ID and home address.
Let’s be clear. This is a very real threat against the rights laid out in the Constitution. Americans have the right to defend themselves. And the state is literally trying to stop gun owners from training and improving their skills.
This is an attack on our liberties.
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Virginia politicians are walking a dangerous line.
If all hell breaks loose in Virginia, they may have a lot more than Commonwealth citizens to worry about.
Gun owners from all over the country may descend on Virginia.
What do you think, America?
Are people of the Great Commonwealth of Virginia simply going to hand their guns over without a fight?
No way.
This could get rather ugly.
Shall NOT Be Infringed still means something in America.
Article posted with permission from Dean Garrison


thewashingtonstandard--2020-01-07--Soleimani’s 28-Year-Old Daughter Is An American Citizen – Threatens Death To American Soldiers

Soleimani ’ s 28-Year-Old Daughter Is An American Citizen – Threatens Death To American Soldiers The plot thickens .
Several outlets are reporting that Zeinab Soleimani , 28-year-old daughter of Qassem Soleimani , is an American Citizen and now threatening suicide attacks within our borders .
Qassem Soleimani ’ s 28-year-old daughter spoke on Monday at her father ’ s funeral .
Zeinab Soleimani is posting threats of suicide attacks following her father ’ s death .
Qassem Soleimani ’ s suicide brigade was formed to avenge the killing of the Iranian terror leader .
Voice of America ( Persian @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a US Citizen !
Here ’ s the translation : Zainab Suleimani , a 5-year-old daughter of Qassim Suleimani , is like many of the children of officials in the US citizenship system .
They have sworn to the American flag to get their citizenship and are seeking revenge on America today .
what is your opinion ?
How did this happen ?
Here ’ s a video that highlights the above graphic .
The daughter of slain Iranian Gen. Qassem Soleimani warned the families of U.S. soldiers deployed in the Middle East @ @ @ @ @ @ @ waiting for the death of their children ” during the funeral Monday in Tehran .
While speaking to a vast crowd at Enqelab-e-Eslami ( Islamic Revolution ) square , Soleimani ’ s daughter , Zeinab , directly threatened an attack on the U.S. military in the region , following an increase in tensions between Tehran and Washington .
“ Families of the American soldiers in western Asia have witnessed America ’ s humiliation in Syria , Iraq , Lebanon , Afghanistan , Yemen and Palestine wars , and will spend their days waiting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” she said in Farsi , which was translated by The Associated Press .
At the funeral , Iran ’ s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei – who had a close relationship with Soleimani – wept and prayed over his casket and the caskets of others killed during traditional Muslim prayers for the dead .
Esmail Ghaani , the general replacing Soleimani , reportedly stood near Khamenei during the funeral .
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani and other top leaders within the Islamic Republic were also in attendance .
So would it surprise any @ @ @ @ @ @ @ really is an American Citizen ?
Maybe she got on the Obama train .
• Is Anyone Surprised Obama May Have Granted Citizenship To 2,500 Iranians ?
Why were ANY Iranian ’ s granted citizenship during Obama ’ s reign of terror ?
Obama bent over backward to please a country that would love to see every last American destroyed .
• The Media is Covering Up Another Obama Scandal , Here ’ s What He Did With Iran BEFORE He Was President • Barack Obama ’ s Future In Jeopardy : Declassification @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Iran ’ s Nuclear Capability Advancement • “ Thousands of tons ” of Cocaine Entered America — Obama Turned a Blind Eye on Hezbollah Drug Trafficking to Seal Iran Deal With those thousands of tons of cocaine came untold numbers of Hezbollah soldiers that could attack at any time .

The plot thickens. Several outlets are reporting that Zeinab Soleimani, 28-year-old daughter of Qassem Soleimani, is an American Citizen and now threatening suicide attacks within our borders.
From Gateway Pundit:
Qassem Soleimani’s 28-year-old daughter spoke on Monday at her father’s funeral.
Zeinab Soleimani is posting threats of suicide attacks following her father’s death.
Qassem Soleimani’s suicide brigade was formed to avenge the killing of the Iranian terror leader.
https://twitter.com/mustafahamaidhe/status/1213927884076830722
Zainab Soleimani is reportedly an American citizen.
SHOCKING! ‘Voice of America’ confirms that #Soleimani’s daughter that is directing suicide operations against the USA is a US citizen herself. How? Can someone experienced look into this? “Soleimani’s daughter is a US Citizen.” https://t.co/Jo6VzcZjTc pic.twitter.com/tsEeTTof4T — Imam of Peace / Pray for Peace… (@Imamofpeace) January 6, 2020
Voice of America (Persian) wrote on Monday that Zainab is a US Citizen!
Here’s the translation: Zainab Suleimani, a 5-year-old daughter of Qassim Suleimani, is like many of the children of officials in the US citizenship system. They have sworn to the American flag to get their citizenship and are seeking revenge on America today. what is your opinion?
How did this happen?
#QassemSoleimani’s daughter has American citizenship like other Iranian lobbyists in the US who are working mostly in media and think tanks on US soil for Islamic regime’s interest.This issue should be considered & these ppl don’t deserve American nationality & protection 1/2 pic.twitter.com/lHKSMwSjSc — Shukriya Bradost (@ShukriyaBradost) January 5, 2020
More at Gateway Pundit…
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Here’s a video that highlights the above graphic.
The daughter of slain Iranian Gen. Qassem Soleimani warned the families of U.S. soldiers deployed in the Middle East that they “will spend their days waiting for the death of their children” during the funeral Monday in Tehran.
While speaking to a vast crowd at Enqelab-e-Eslami (Islamic Revolution) square, Soleimani’s daughter, Zeinab, directly threatened an attack on the U.S. military in the region, following an increase in tensions between Tehran and Washington.
“Families of the American soldiers in western Asia have witnessed America’s humiliation in Syria, Iraq, Lebanon, Afghanistan, Yemen and Palestine wars, and will spend their days waiting for the death of their children,” she said in Farsi, which was translated by The Associated Press.
At the funeral, Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei – who had a close relationship with Soleimani – wept and prayed over his casket and the caskets of others killed during traditional Muslim prayers for the dead.
Esmail Ghaani, the general replacing Soleimani, reportedly stood near Khamenei during the funeral. Iranian President Hassan Rouhani and other top leaders within the Islamic Republic were also in attendance.
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So would it surprise any of us if Soleimani’s Daughter really is an American Citizen?
Maybe she got on the Obama train.
Why were ANY Iranian’s granted citizenship during Obama’s reign of terror?
Obama bent over backward to please a country that would love to see every last American destroyed.
With those thousands of tons of cocaine came untold numbers of Hezbollah soldiers that could attack at any time.
Thanks Obama.
Article posted with permission from Dean Garrison


thewashingtonstandard--2020-01-07--Moms Demands Action Will Share Responsibility For Government Actions In Virginia

It appears that Virginia may be the testing-ground State where upholding the God-given individual unalienable right to self-defense against a tyrannical government bent on removing the ability of the people to keep and bear arms .
Gov .
Ralph “ Blackface ” Northam has plenty of support in the echo chamber of the Virginia legislature filled with anti-constitutionalists as well as gun-grabbing supporting groups like Moms Demand Action , founded by Shannon “ leave women defenseless ” Watts .
HighImpactVlogs , a YouTube channel hosted by Brian from Oklahoma , recently unveiled a video regarding an advertisement from Moms Demand @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Brian dishes out the truth without apologies , which should be what every individual who holds freedom and liberty as priceless does .
But , unfortunately , political correctness is in play , meaning dishing out the truth , without apology and bluntly , gets you banned , shadow banned , and marginalized by those who continue to bury their head in the sand .
There is no way to operate using political correctness anymore .
The message is being lost .
Here ’ s some truth .
Did you notice in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ group bragged about lobbying for “ gun sense ” laws in Virginia , the home of the NRA and that gun safety was the number one issue for voters ?
Now , look at what is happening in Virginia .
Thanks to Moms Demand Action , its founder Shannon Watts , and the group ’ s supporters , Gov .
Ralph “ Blackface ” Northam is gearing up to perpetrate gun violence against law-abiding citizens who only want to exercise their God-given individual unalienable right to keep and bear arms for protection .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” , a total myth since more individuals are killed by knives and hammers than firearms , are all for “ gun violence by government ” to implement their agenda , which is trampling on everyone else ’ s rights .
Have they stopped and thought about how many people – civilians protecting their rights and mentally impaired government thugs who would participate in gun confiscation – could potentially be killed because of their own fears ?
How many mothers , children , grandmothers , fathers , grandfathers , uncles , nephews , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ should Northam ’ s plan be realized ?
Truth is , they haven ’ t stopped to think about it .
And , if they did , they wouldn ’ t care because they believe a dead law-abiding gun owner at the hands of a government tyrannical brainless thug armed to the teeth is a good thing .
Just as those in the Virginia State government would have blood on their hands , these Moms Demand Action activists and their supporters will have blood on theirs as well .
How many of these @ @ @ @ @ @ @ likely , there are gun owners in their neighborhood who know who they are .
When the SHTF , and looks like it will , these avid gun fearing , gun confiscating supporting individuals will undoubtedly have their addresses and pictures of their houses posted all over the internet .
If not , it will surprise me .
For when people are backed into a corner , which “ Blackface ” Ralph is doing to law-abiding citizens , there are many who will use any and every tactic available , right or wrong @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
What about those government goons with grits for brains who will follow these unlawful , illegal gun confiscation orders ?
These “ men ” will go off to infringe upon the rights of others using the force of a gun , leaving their families at home .
How long would it take for some savvy investigators to discover their addresses , placing them on the internet ?
Wonder if they would make sure their families are armed to protect themselves , just in case ?
Wouldn ’ t their families then be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Northam pseudo-law ?
According to the gun confiscation politicians , law enforcement , their security details and the government military are allowed to possess firearms .
Sorry , family members of law enforcement , government official security details , and government military – you are not allowed .
How many men will be willing to leave their families defenseless during the on-going upheaval created by politicians who will use them as fodder without ever leaving the safety of their bastions of security ?
All of this is lost on Moms Demand Action and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ women ” are lobbying government stooge politicians for confiscating guns when it is more than likely many of these politicians are closet pedophiles .
Jeffrey Epstein didn ’ t disappear for no reason and his “ Madam ” Ghislaine Maxwell didn ’ t high tail it out of the country to go on vacation .
Naturally , this gun confiscation approving , gun violence by government against innocent citizens refuses to acknowledge the number of crimes committed by police officers while on duty , including rape , assault , pedophilia , and even @ @ @ @ @ @ @ enjoy protection by their own blue uniform colleagues and impunity through the injustice system .
Likewise , the Department of Family and Children Services ( DFCS ) or “ children prostitute services ” will have a field day abducting kids from their parents using ludicrous reasons to place these innocent children into an underworld of pedophilia or sodomite predation .
It has happened and is continuing to happen .
They lament about the hundreds that die daily at the hands of someone using a gun .
Where is their concern for those who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hammers or knives ?
Nowhere .
And , when it is estimated that approximately 1 million individuals use firearms to protect themselves successfully , why are these people lobbying for more victims of crime ?
None of what this group is asking government to do affects criminals .
Criminals don ’ t follow the law and certainly will not relinquish their fire power under any circumstances .
But , law-abiding individuals will be left defenseless against street criminals , government criminals , and law enforcement criminals .
As HighImpactVlogs indicated , these gun @ @ @ @ @ @ @ environment for criminals , including those in government .
Naturally , Moms Demand Action and their supporters forget there are many unmarried women of all ages who need an equalizer against criminals .
But , the group doesn ’ t care .
These “ women ” couldn ’ t care less about the increasing need unmarried women have to protect themselves since criminals are being allowed unfettered into this country , criminals are being released upon the streets of America daily , and women are seen as “ soft targets ” .
One @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Demand Action would be terrified to crawl a college campus these days after hearing about the “ rape culture ” thriving unabated at universities .
Of course , the “ rape culture ” is a myth .
We know it ’ s a myth because these female students want everyone disarmed through government force .
They would feel differently if college “ rape culture ” was a fact .
Ask one of these individuals to place a “ gun free zone ” sign outside their house and see what reaction you get .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ an advertisement to criminals ; but , they want everywhere in America , including your home , to be a gun free zone .
Right now , a criminal takes a big chance when entering a home because the criminal does not know if the owner has a firearm .
Ask any criminal and they will tell you they avoid homes known to have firearms and homes with alarm systems .
They want soft targets and vulnerable individuals on which to perpetrate their evil .
One could say Moms Demand Action and their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ friend , even more so when the criminals are elected politicians intent on obtaining absolute power and control over the populace .
Hopefully , Moms Demand Action , their supporters and Students Demand Action are prepared emotionally for what is about to happen in Virginia and other States .
Should things continue to escalate in Virginia , there ’ s going to be bloodshed – patriots as well as tyrants .
They would do well to remember Nazi Germany and the effect the murder of the Jews had on its population .
It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ developed a cognitive dissonance to distance themselves from the knowledge , even proclaiming to allied forces “ they didn ’ t know ” .
How could they not when camps , where ovens burned the dead bodies and rained ash everywhere , were located close to population centers .
They would do well to remember the numerous rapes of unarmed German women perpetrated by the Soviet army .
It was estimated to be in the millions , with many women , teens and girls committing suicide .
Not to say any of this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ being that when government wields all the force through firepower , the citizens are helpless against its tyranny and atrocities .
That is what Moms Demand Action advocates .
Article posted with permission from Sons Of Liberty Media

It appears that Virginia may be the testing-ground State where upholding the God-given individual unalienable right to self-defense against a tyrannical government bent on removing the ability of the people to keep and bear arms. Gov. Ralph “Blackface” Northam has plenty of support in the echo chamber of the Virginia legislature filled with anti-constitutionalists as well as gun-grabbing supporting groups like Moms Demand Action, founded by Shannon “leave women defenseless” Watts.
HighImpactVlogs, a YouTube channel hosted by Brian from Oklahoma, recently unveiled a video regarding an advertisement from Moms Demand Action, interspersed with blunt truth.
Brian dishes out the truth without apologies, which should be what every individual who holds freedom and liberty as priceless does. But, unfortunately, political correctness is in play, meaning dishing out the truth, without apology and bluntly, gets you banned, shadow banned, and marginalized by those who continue to bury their head in the sand. There is no way to operate using political correctness anymore. The message is being lost.
Here’s some truth. Did you notice in the Moms Demand Action campaign ad video the group bragged about lobbying for “gun sense” laws in Virginia, the home of the NRA and that gun safety was the number one issue for voters? Now, look at what is happening in Virginia. Thanks to Moms Demand Action, its founder Shannon Watts, and the group’s supporters, Gov. Ralph “Blackface” Northam is gearing up to perpetrate gun violence against law-abiding citizens who only want to exercise their God-given individual unalienable right to keep and bear arms for protection. The supposed activists against “gun violence”, a total myth since more individuals are killed by knives and hammers than firearms, are all for “gun violence by government” to implement their agenda, which is trampling on everyone else’s rights.
Have they stopped and thought about how many people – civilians protecting their rights and mentally impaired government thugs who would participate in gun confiscation – could potentially be killed because of their own fears? How many mothers, children, grandmothers, fathers, grandfathers, uncles, nephews, aunts and nieces could lose their lives should Northam’s plan be realized? Truth is, they haven’t stopped to think about it. And, if they did, they wouldn’t care because they believe a dead law-abiding gun owner at the hands of a government tyrannical brainless thug armed to the teeth is a good thing. Just as those in the Virginia State government would have blood on their hands, these Moms Demand Action activists and their supporters will have blood on theirs as well.
How many of these activists live in Virginia? More than likely, there are gun owners in their neighborhood who know who they are. When the SHTF, and looks like it will, these avid gun fearing, gun confiscating supporting individuals will undoubtedly have their addresses and pictures of their houses posted all over the internet. If not, it will surprise me. For when people are backed into a corner, which “Blackface” Ralph is doing to law-abiding citizens, there are many who will use any and every tactic available, right or wrong, to secure their rights and safety.
What about those government goons with grits for brains who will follow these unlawful, illegal gun confiscation orders? These “men” will go off to infringe upon the rights of others using the force of a gun, leaving their families at home. How long would it take for some savvy investigators to discover their addresses, placing them on the internet? Wonder if they would make sure their families are armed to protect themselves, just in case? Wouldn’t their families then be in violation of the “Blackface” Northam pseudo-law? According to the gun confiscation politicians, law enforcement, their security details and the government military are allowed to possess firearms. Sorry, family members of law enforcement, government official security details, and government military – you are not allowed. How many men will be willing to leave their families defenseless during the on-going upheaval created by politicians who will use them as fodder without ever leaving the safety of their bastions of security?
All of this is lost on Moms Demand Action and their supporters. Moreover, these “women” are lobbying government stooge politicians for confiscating guns when it is more than likely many of these politicians are closet pedophiles. Jeffrey Epstein didn’t disappear for no reason and his “Madam” Ghislaine Maxwell didn’t high tail it out of the country to go on vacation. Naturally, this gun confiscation approving, gun violence by government against innocent citizens refuses to acknowledge the number of crimes committed by police officers while on duty, including rape, assault, pedophilia, and even murder during no-knock raids, as they enjoy protection by their own blue uniform colleagues and impunity through the injustice system. Likewise, the Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS) or “children prostitute services” will have a field day abducting kids from their parents using ludicrous reasons to place these innocent children into an underworld of pedophilia or sodomite predation. It has happened and is continuing to happen.
They lament about the hundreds that die daily at the hands of someone using a gun. Where is their concern for those who die at the hands of someone wielding hammers or knives? Nowhere. And, when it is estimated that approximately 1 million individuals use firearms to protect themselves successfully, why are these people lobbying for more victims of crime? None of what this group is asking government to do affects criminals. Criminals don’t follow the law and certainly will not relinquish their fire power under any circumstances. But, law-abiding individuals will be left defenseless against street criminals, government criminals, and law enforcement criminals.
As HighImpactVlogs indicated, these gun confiscation advocates are ensuring a safe working environment for criminals, including those in government.
Naturally, Moms Demand Action and their supporters forget there are many unmarried women of all ages who need an equalizer against criminals. But, the group doesn’t care. These “women” couldn’t care less about the increasing need unmarried women have to protect themselves since criminals are being allowed unfettered into this country, criminals are being released upon the streets of America daily, and women are seen as “soft targets”. One would think that the members of Students Demand Action would be terrified to crawl a college campus these days after hearing about the “rape culture” thriving unabated at universities. Of course, the “rape culture” is a myth. We know it’s a myth because these female students want everyone disarmed through government force. They would feel differently if college “rape culture” was a fact.
Ask one of these individuals to place a “gun free zone” sign outside their house and see what reaction you get. They know that gun free zones are an advertisement to criminals; but, they want everywhere in America, including your home, to be a gun free zone. Right now, a criminal takes a big chance when entering a home because the criminal does not know if the owner has a firearm. Ask any criminal and they will tell you they avoid homes known to have firearms and homes with alarm systems. They want soft targets and vulnerable individuals on which to perpetrate their evil. One could say Moms Demand Action and their supporters are a criminal’s best friend, even more so when the criminals are elected politicians intent on obtaining absolute power and control over the populace.
Hopefully, Moms Demand Action, their supporters and Students Demand Action are prepared emotionally for what is about to happen in Virginia and other States. Should things continue to escalate in Virginia, there’s going to be bloodshed – patriots as well as tyrants. They would do well to remember Nazi Germany and the effect the murder of the Jews had on its population. It was so horrific to many Germans they developed a cognitive dissonance to distance themselves from the knowledge, even proclaiming to allied forces “they didn’t know”. How could they not when camps, where ovens burned the dead bodies and rained ash everywhere, were located close to population centers. They would do well to remember the numerous rapes of unarmed German women perpetrated by the Soviet army. It was estimated to be in the millions, with many women, teens and girls committing suicide. Not to say any of this will happen in Virginia. The point being that when government wields all the force through firepower, the citizens are helpless against its tyranny and atrocities. That is what Moms Demand Action advocates.
Article posted with permission from Sons Of Liberty Media


thewashingtonstandard--2020-01-07--Muslim Terrorists Attack Military Base In Kenya Hosting US Soldiers

This is the religion of peace group killed 80 people in Mogadishu , Somalia , last week .
They are Sunni not Shia .
( UPI ) — Al-Shabab , a Somali terror group linked to al-Qaeda , attacked a military base Sunday morning in Kenya that houses some American military personnel , U.S. and Kenyan military said .
Al-Shabab is a Sunni Muslim group and is not linked to Shiite Iran .
Last week , a U.S. airstrike killed Iran ’ s top military commander and Iran vowed retaliation .
At approximately 5:30 a.m. , Kenya Defense Forces said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Manda Bay Airfield , which is near the border with Somalia .
“ The attempted breach was successfully repulsed .
Four terrorists bodies have so far been found , ” the Kenyan military posted on Twitter .
U.S. Africa Command said the airfield has been “ cleared and still in the process of being full secured.
” There was damage to the infrastructure and equipment , and a check of personnel is underway .
“ U.S .
Africa Command acknowledges there was an attack at Manda Bay Airfield , Kenya and is monitoring @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Gen. William Gayler said in a statement .
“ Al-Shabab resorts to lies , coercion , and the exertion of force to bolster their reputation to create false headlines … It is important to counter al-Shabab where they stand to prevent the spread of this cancer.
” Earlier , al-Shabab said some of its fighters had launched “ a daring dawn raid on a U.S. naval base known as ‘ Camp Simba ’ in Lamu County , Kenya , ” according to the Tasnim News Agency in Iran .
Camp Simba is near @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to Kenya frequently visit .
Their fighters had taken control of a portion of the base and there were “ severe casualties on both American and Kenyan troops stationed there.
” AFRICOM said the group has been “ exaggerating the security situation on the ground.
” No number of Americans at the base was given .
The base been a site for U.S. special operations forces operating in Somalia .
About 500 U.S. troops are in Somalia to assist and advise the nation ’ s military against the terror group .
“ Al-Shabab @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Gayler said .
“ It is an Al-Qaeda affiliate seeking to establish a self-governed Islamic territory in East Africa , to remove Western influence and ideals from the region , and to further its jihadist agenda .
U.S. presence in Africa is critically important to counter-terrorism efforts.
” Africom noted this is the same terror group killed 80 people in Mogadishu , Somalia , last week .
The Somali government and U.S. Africa Command have conducted retaliatory airstrikes on al-Shabab target recently , according to a CNN report .

This is the religion of peace group killed 80 people in Mogadishu, Somalia, last week.
They are Sunni not Shia.
Terrorists Attack Military Base in Kenya Hosting U.S. Soldiers
By: Breitbart, January 5, 2020:
(UPI) — Al-Shabab, a Somali terror group linked to al-Qaeda, attacked a military base Sunday morning in Kenya that houses some American military personnel, U.S. and Kenyan military said.
Al-Shabab is a Sunni Muslim group and is not linked to Shiite Iran. Last week, a U.S. airstrike killed Iran’s top military commander and Iran vowed retaliation.
At approximately 5:30 a.m., Kenya Defense Forces said terrorists attempted to breach security at the Manda Bay Airfield, which is near the border with Somalia. “The attempted breach was successfully repulsed. Four terrorists bodies have so far been found,” the Kenyan military posted on Twitter.
U.S. Africa Command said the airfield has been “cleared and still in the process of being full secured.” There was damage to the infrastructure and equipment, and a check of personnel is underway.
“U.S. Africa Command acknowledges there was an attack at Manda Bay Airfield, Kenya and is monitoring the situation,” U.S Army Maj. Gen. William Gayler said in a statement. “Al-Shabab resorts to lies, coercion, and the exertion of force to bolster their reputation to create false headlines … It is important to counter al-Shabab where they stand to prevent the spread of this cancer.”
Earlier, al-Shabab said some of its fighters had launched “a daring dawn raid on a U.S. naval base known as ‘Camp Simba’ in Lamu County, Kenya,” according to the Tasnim News Agency in Iran.
Camp Simba is near the Manda Airstrip and where Western visitors to Kenya frequently visit.
Their fighters had taken control of a portion of the base and there were “severe casualties on both American and Kenyan troops stationed there.”
AFRICOM said the group has been “exaggerating the security situation on the ground.”
No number of Americans at the base was given.
The base been a site for U.S. special operations forces operating in Somalia. About 500 U.S. troops are in Somalia to assist and advise the nation’s military against the terror group.
“Al-Shabab is a brutal terrorist organization,” Gayler said. “It is an Al-Qaeda affiliate seeking to establish a self-governed Islamic territory in East Africa, to remove Western influence and ideals from the region, and to further its jihadist agenda. U.S. presence in Africa is critically important to counter-terrorism efforts.”
Africom noted this is the same terror group killed 80 people in Mogadishu, Somalia, last week.
The Somali government and U.S. Africa Command have conducted retaliatory airstrikes on al-Shabab target recently, according to a CNN report.
Article posted with permission from Pamela Geller


thewashingtonstandard--2020-01-06--President Of Mexico Calls For Julian Assange’s Release:  Demands That “He Is No Longer Tortured”

As co-founder of Wikileaks Julian Assange is being imprisoned and treated horribly , many voices continue to cry out for his release .
Unlike the united States , Mexico ’ s President Andrés Manuel Lopez Obrador said that Assange should be “ pardoned and freed , ” along with calling for an end to the tortured of Assange .
At a press conference in Mexico City on Friday , Mexican President Andrés Manuel Lopez Obrador called for imprisoned Wikileaks journalist Julian Assange to be “ pardoned and freed.
” President Obrador also called for an end to the “ torture @ @ @ @ @ @ @ question on Assange and the diplomatic cables WikiLeaks published in 2010 , Obrador said ( in Spanish , original below ) : “ I express my solidarity [ with Assange ] and hope that he is pardoned and freed .
I don ’ t know whether he has said that his actions were confrontational to norms or to the political system , but what the cables demonstrated is the workings of the global system and its authoritarian nature , these are like state secrets that have became known thanks to this investigation , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hope that this is taken into consideration and he is freed and he is no longer tortured.
” The reporter ’ s question and the President ’ s remarks can be viewed here ( from the 44:00 mark ) .
Barry Pollack , representing Assange in the United States , said : “ President Obrador today expressed the grave concerns that everyone who values a free press and open democracy should share .
The United States has always set an example for the world with its First Amendment values .
The unprecedented indictment @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for Espionage is contrary to those principles.
” Thursday the European Federation of Journalists denounced the “ continued arbitrary detention and psychological torture of Julian Assange ” , in a statement joining the National Union of Journalists and the International Federation of Journalists to oppose Assange ’ s persecution .
“ We believe that the arbitrary detention and criminal prosecution of Julian Assange set an extremely dangerous precedent for journalists , media actors and freedom of the press , ” said EFJ General Secretary Ricardo Gutiérrez .
Assange is being held in HMP @ @ @ @ @ @ @ extradition hearing which is scheduled to begin February 24th in London .
If sent to the United States , Assange would face up to 175 years in prison for publishing military documents and State Department cables in 2010 , exposing war crimes , uncounted civilian casualties , and rampant corruption .
In today ’ s press conference , President Obrador went on to say ( in Spanish , original below ) “ There are cables that came to light from when we were in opposition and they spoke about our struggle and I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that is to say what is in them was accurate , they revealed illegal relationships , illegitimate acts , violations of sovereignty , contrary to democracy , against freedoms , this is what is in there .
So I express my solidarity , and my wish that he is pardoned and that it is considered , that he is liberated he could offer an apology .
Liberating him will be a very just cause for human rights , it will be an act of humility on the part of the authority that has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ journalist , of this investigator , who managed to bring to light these cables that revealed information about what happened between governments .
Not everything in those cables was legal .
Most of the things that emerged violated our sovereignty , freedoms , and I insist , democracy .
One can not turn one ’ s back on human suffering .
One can not apply the politics of the ostrich , of putting one ’ s head in the sand .
One has to speak out.
” Assange ’ s next case management @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The Mexican president is exactly right .
In fact , what is wrong with the Trump administration , who once proudly praised Wikileaks but now under Secretary of State Mike Pompeo seek to have Assange extradited to the US to face charges ?
Yes , talking out of one side of their mouths when it ’ s convenient and then attacking the very person whose journalism actually helped win an election in the very next breath .
At least , the Mexican president has the moral fortitude to state what our American president @ @ @ @

As co-founder of Wikileaks Julian Assange is being imprisoned and treated horribly, many voices continue to cry out for his release. Unlike the united States, Mexico’s President Andrés Manuel Lopez Obrador said that Assange should be “pardoned and freed,” along with calling for an end to the tortured of Assange.
According to Defend Wikileaks:
At a press conference in Mexico City on Friday, Mexican President Andrés Manuel Lopez Obrador called for imprisoned Wikileaks journalist Julian Assange to be “pardoned and freed.” President Obrador also called for an end to the “torture” of Assange.
Responding to a question on Assange and the diplomatic cables WikiLeaks published in 2010, Obrador said (in Spanish, original below):
“I express my solidarity [with Assange] and hope that he is pardoned and freed. I don’t know whether he has said that his actions were confrontational to norms or to the political system, but what the cables demonstrated is the workings of the global system and its authoritarian nature, these are like state secrets that have became known thanks to this investigation, thanks to these cables, and I hope that this is taken into consideration and he is freed and he is no longer tortured.”
The reporter’s question and the President’s remarks can be viewed here (from the 44:00 mark).
Barry Pollack, representing Assange in the United States, said:
“President Obrador today expressed the grave concerns that everyone who values a free press and open democracy should share. The United States has always set an example for the world with its First Amendment values. The unprecedented indictment by the United States of a publisher for Espionage is contrary to those principles.”
Thursday the European Federation of Journalists denounced the “continued arbitrary detention and psychological torture of Julian Assange”, in a statement joining the National Union of Journalists and the International Federation of Journalists to oppose Assange’s persecution.
“We believe that the arbitrary detention and criminal prosecution of Julian Assange set an extremely dangerous precedent for journalists, media actors and freedom of the press,” said EFJ General Secretary Ricardo Gutiérrez.
Assange is being held in HMP Belmarsh, where he awaits his full extradition hearing which is scheduled to begin February 24th in London. If sent to the United States, Assange would face up to 175 years in prison for publishing military documents and State Department cables in 2010, exposing war crimes, uncounted civilian casualties, and rampant corruption.
In today’s press conference, President Obrador went on to say (in Spanish, original below)
“There are cables that came to light from when we were in opposition and they spoke about our struggle and I can corroborate that they are true, that is to say what is in them was accurate, they revealed illegal relationships, illegitimate acts, violations of sovereignty, contrary to democracy, against freedoms, this is what is in there.
So I express my solidarity, and my wish that he is pardoned and that it is considered, that he is liberated he could offer an apology. Liberating him will be a very just cause for human rights, it will be an act of humility on the part of the authority that has to decide on the liberty of this journalist, of this investigator, who managed to bring to light these cables that revealed information about what happened between governments. Not everything in those cables was legal. Most of the things that emerged violated our sovereignty, freedoms, and I insist, democracy. One cannot turn one’s back on human suffering. One cannot apply the politics of the ostrich, of putting one’s head in the sand. One has to speak out.”
Assange’s next case management hearing is scheduled for January 23rd.
The Mexican president is exactly right.
In fact, what is wrong with the Trump administration, who once proudly praised Wikileaks but now under Secretary of State Mike Pompeo seeks to have Assange extradited to the US to face charges?
Yes, talking out of one side of their mouths when it’s convenient and then attacking the very person whose journalism actually helped win an election in the very next breath.
At least, the Mexican president has the moral fortitude to state what our American president should be voicing.


thewashingtonstandard--2020-01-06--Democrat Senator Breaks Ranks: ‘Soleimani Was A Terrorist … Iran’s Aggression Should Be Checked’

Democrat Senator Breaks Ranks : ‘ Soleimani Was A Terrorist … Iran ’ s Aggression Should Be Checked ’ Sometimes Democrats forget about the evil agenda in play and spew a little common sense .
This is one of those times .
Kyrsten Sinema ( D-AZ ) has challenged the consensus of her party and makes a lot of sense in doing so .
Sen. Kyrsten Sinema seemed to break away from the pack mentality of her fellow Democrats in attacking President Trump over the U.S. airstrike against an Iranian military commander .
Rather than spout the Democrats ’ immediate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as an escalation of conflict with Iran , the Arizona lawmaker believed Iranian “ aggression should be checked , ” as she said in a statement released on Friday .
“ Iran ’ s aggression should be checked , and we must protect all Americans at home and abroad , ” the moderate Democrat added .
The Pentagon revealed that Soleimani , a longtime enemy of the U.S. who was reportedly responsible for the deaths of hundreds of U.S. personnel , was “ developing plans to attack American diplomats and service members in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
No one really wants war with Iran , except for possibly Iran itself , but at what point do you stop turning the other cheek ?
This was retaliation and national defense .
President Trump is decisive and will not let atrocities against Americans go unanswered .
Sinema is a minority in her own party at this point and it ’ s really good to see .
I don ’ t agree with Senator Sinema often , but her patriotism and concern for her own constituents in Arizona is quite admirable here @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sinema Refuses To Retract Saying It ’ s OK For Americans To Join Taliban It ’ s difficult to believe that such words of wisdom came from this woman .
Does she have a hidden motive ?
Maybe she will be the next to jump ship to our side .
Either way , Thank You Senator for some much needed truth from your side of the aisle .

Democrat Senator Breaks Ranks: ‘Soleimani Was A Terrorist … Iran’s Aggression Should Be Checked’
Sometimes Democrats forget about the evil agenda in play and spew a little common sense.
This is one of those times.
Kyrsten Sinema (D-AZ) has challenged the consensus of her party and makes a lot of sense in doing so.
Sen. Kyrsten Sinema seemed to break away from the pack mentality of her fellow Democrats in attacking President Trump over the U.S. airstrike against an Iranian military commander.
Rather than spout the Democrats’ immediate condemnation of the president’s actions as an escalation of conflict with Iran, the Arizona lawmaker believed Iranian “aggression should be checked,” as she said in a statement released on Friday.
“Iran’s aggression should be checked, and we must protect all Americans at home and abroad,” the moderate Democrat added.
The Pentagon revealed that Soleimani, a longtime enemy of the U.S. who was reportedly responsible for the deaths of hundreds of U.S. personnel, was “developing plans to attack American diplomats and service members in Iraq” and the Middle East region.
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No one really wants war with Iran, except for possibly Iran itself, but at what point do you stop turning the other cheek?
This was retaliation and national defense.
President Donald Trump is not Jimmy Carter.
President Trump is decisive and will not let atrocities against Americans go unanswered.
Sinema is a minority in her own party at this point and it’s really good to see.
National security comes before party politics.
I don’t agree with Senator Sinema often, but her patriotism and concern for her own constituents in Arizona is quite admirable here.
It’s difficult to believe that such words of wisdom came from this woman.
Has she changed?
Does she have a hidden motive?
Maybe she will be the next to jump ship to our side.
Either way, Thank You Senator for some much needed truth from your side of the aisle.
Article posted with permission from Dean Garrison


thewashingtonstandard--2020-01-06--Iran Places $80 Million Bounty on President Trump’s Head

Before I proceed , don ’ t let pipe dreams carry you away to liberal la la land .
If you choose to try to collect this bounty you will be dead before you can say “ Aloha Snackbar.
” And 80 Million Iranian Rial converts to about $ 1900 American .
Hundreds of thousands flooded streets Sunday in Iran to walk alongside a casket carrying the remains of a top Iranian general killed in a U.S. airstrike in Baghdad , a slaying one Iranian official suggested would see Tehran break further out of its unraveling nuclear deal with world @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wept and cried out carrying posters bearing the image of Revolutionary Guard Gen. Qassem Soleimani , the leader of its expeditionary Quds Force that organizes Tehran ’ s proxy forces in the wider Mideast .
The leader of one such proxy , Lebanon ’ s Hezbollah , said Soleimani ’ s killing made U.S. military bases , warships and service members spread across the region fair targets for attacks .
A former Revolutionary Guard leader suggested the Israeli city of Haifa and “ centers ” like Tel Aviv could be targeted .
Meanwhile @ @ @ @ @ @ @ favor of a resolution calling for an end of the foreign military presence in their nation , an effort aimed at expelling the 5,000 U.S. troops stationed there over the war against the Islamic State group .
Soleimani ’ s killing Friday escalated the crisis between Tehran and Washington after months of trading attacks and threats that have put the wider Middle East on edge .
The conflict is rooted in Trump pulling out of Iran ’ s atomic accord and imposing sanctions that have crippled Iran ’ s economy .
Iran has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ U.S. attack , which shocked Iranians across all political lines .
Many saw Soleimani as a pillar of the Islamic Republic at a moment when it is beset by U.S. sanctions and recent anti-government protests .
Retaliation for Soleimani could potentially come through the proxy forces which he oversaw as the head of an elite unit within the paramilitary Revolutionary Guard .
Soleimani ’ s longtime deputy Esmail Ghaani already has taken over as the Quds Force ’ s commander .
The U.S. Embassy in Saudi Arabia separately warned Americans “ of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” If anyone thinks that it ’ s possible to behead President Trump then I have some Ocean Front property here is Missouri for sale , cheap !
This is just propaganda .
Don ’ t get your hopes up Kathy Griffin , et al… The attacks on Israel may not be propaganda , but the success of such attacks would be questionable .
Israel is very well guarded and has proven time and time again that she can defend herself .
That is something that Iran is very good at .
With @ @ @ @ @ @ @ weapons program they are developing , the truth is that Iran ’ s nukes are not like that of Russia or the U.S .
In fact , if the rubber band breaks as they attempt to shoot their missiles toward Israel , they might blow themselves up .
That was out of line I suppose .
But so are their comments .
America has more to fear from Iran ’ s allies than Iran itself .

Before I proceed, don’t let pipe dreams carry you away to liberal la la land.
If you choose to try to collect this bounty you will be dead before you can say “Aloha Snackbar.”
$80 Million means nothing to a dead man.
And 80 Million Iranian Rial converts to about $1900 American.
I wouldn’t take a chance on lost translation libtards. 😉
From Blazing Press:
wow, they sound a lot like the democrats here in America. No wonder democrats are apologizing to Iran. https://t.co/KfYGtl7HYR — Trumpet News (@trumpet_news) January 5, 2020
Israel on highest alert now! https://t.co/DDzYikznJ7 — Trumpet News (@trumpet_news) January 5, 2020
Hundreds of thousands flooded streets Sunday in Iran to walk alongside a casket carrying the remains of a top Iranian general killed in a U.S. airstrike in Baghdad, a slaying one Iranian official suggested would see Tehran break further out of its unraveling nuclear deal with world powers.
Mourners beat their chests, wept and cried out carrying posters bearing the image of Revolutionary Guard Gen. Qassem Soleimani, the leader of its expeditionary Quds Force that organizes Tehran’s proxy forces in the wider Mideast.
The leader of one such proxy, Lebanon’s Hezbollah, said Soleimani’s killing made U.S. military bases, warships and service members spread across the region fair targets for attacks. A former Revolutionary Guard leader suggested the Israeli city of Haifa and “centers” like Tel Aviv could be targeted.
Meanwhile, Iraq’s parliament voted in favor of a resolution calling for an end of the foreign military presence in their nation, an effort aimed at expelling the 5,000 U.S. troops stationed there over the war against the Islamic State group.
Soleimani’s killing Friday escalated the crisis between Tehran and Washington after months of trading attacks and threats that have put the wider Middle East on edge. The conflict is rooted in Trump pulling out of Iran’s atomic accord and imposing sanctions that have crippled Iran’s economy.
Iran has promised “harsh revenge” for the U.S. attack, which shocked Iranians across all political lines. Many saw Soleimani as a pillar of the Islamic Republic at a moment when it is beset by U.S. sanctions and recent anti-government protests.
Retaliation for Soleimani could potentially come through the proxy forces which he oversaw as the head of an elite unit within the paramilitary Revolutionary Guard. Soleimani’s longtime deputy Esmail Ghaani already has taken over as the Quds Force’s commander.
The U.S. Embassy in Saudi Arabia separately warned Americans “of the heightened risk of missile and drone attacks.”
Read the Rest at Blazing Press…
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If anyone thinks that it’s possible to behead President Trump then I have some Ocean Front property here is Missouri for sale, cheap!
This is just propaganda.
Don’t get your hopes up Kathy Griffin, et al…
The attacks on Israel may not be propaganda, but the success of such attacks would be questionable.
Israel is very well guarded and has proven time and time again that she can defend herself.
This is pure propaganda.
That is something that Iran is very good at.
With all of the talk of the nuclear weapons program they are developing, the truth is that Iran’s nukes are not like that of Russia or the U.S.
In fact, if the rubber band breaks as they attempt to shoot their missiles toward Israel, they might blow themselves up.
That was out of line I suppose.
But so are their comments.
America has more to fear from Iran’s allies than Iran itself.
Article posted with permission from Dean Garrison


thewashingtonstandard--2020-01-06--New Hampshire Democrat Dodges Libel Suit with More Lies

Late in November , I wrote here at FrontPage about how Raymond Buckley , Chairman of the New Hampshire Democratic Party , called me a “ white supremacist ” in the run-up to my speaking event in his cold little state , and repeatedly refused to retract when asked to do so .
Now Buckley ’ s lawyer , William E. Christie , has finally responded to a letter from my attorney .
In doing so , Christie reveals a common but little-known tactic of the Left : build new lies upon old ones , to create a tower of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is dishonest .
In explaining why Buckley was refusing to retract his false claim , Christie asserted that before Buckley lied about me , there had been what Christie called “ numerous published reports regarding Mr. Spencer serving as a basis for the statement complained of.
” Christie then cited articles from the Southern Poverty Law Center ( SPLC ) , Think Progress , the Daily Beast , and something called The Sisterhood , all claiming that I am a “ white nationalist , ” “ white supremacist , ” or “ racist.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ bases its claim that I ’ m a “ white nationalist ” on an article I published eight years ago defending Western civilization , which is not , contrary to what the SPLC thinks , a “ white nationalist ” position to take .
Even worse , the SPLC focuses upon a reading list that accompanied the article that I didn ’ t compile , or approve , or even see before the article was published , and that is supposedly “ white nationalist ” because it includes a book I have not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mass migration into Europe , dangers which at this point are abundantly clear to anyone who is paying attention .
The SPLC article also claims fantastically that Regnery Publishing , a mainstream conservative publisher that has published ten of my books , is also “ white nationalist.
” The absurdity of this claim epitomizes the dishonesty of the entire article .
Christie ’ s Think Progress citation , meanwhile , goes to an article about how the Norwegian white supremacist terrorist Anders Breivik quoted me .
This is a common point in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , cited by people who claim that I inspired Breivik or applauded his murders .
In reality , Breivik in his windy “ manifesto ” does indeed quote me , but specifically says that it was Hamas and al-Qaeda that inspired him to commit acts of violence before I had published anything about Islam .
Christie himself wants to give the impression that Breivik quoted me saying “ white supremacist ” things .
He didn ’ t , because he couldn ’ t , because I don ’ t say such things or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ although the easiest way for Christie to defend Buckley ’ s lie would have been to quote me in the act of being “ white supremacist , ” Christie ’ s letter contains no quotations from me at all , because there are no quotations from me that make his case .
And there ’ s the rub .
Christie ’ s other two citations claim I ’ m a “ white supremacist ” and a “ racist ” without even bothering to try to support their claims .
Now , however , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ supporting evidence has any foundation whatsoever , Christie , and Buckley as well , are on ground that seems stronger than it is : if we sue , they can produce not one , but four different sources calling me a white supremacist and racist .
It ’ s all lies , but this is how the Left works : Christie likely knows that his four sources would look impressive to those who are unfamiliar with Leftist tactics , and who would not take the time to investigate the truth of the matter @ @ @ @ @ @ @ little-noted , Leftist tactic .
The reason why there was any controversy at all over my appearance in New Hampshire was because years ago , Leftists and their Islamic allies such as the Hamas-linked Council on American-Islamic Relations ( CAIR ) decided to target and destroy all those who dared speak honestly about the motivating ideology behind jihad terrorism , by calling us racists , bigots , white supremacists , and the like .
The tactic has been extraordinarily successful , and its successes build on its successes .
It works like this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ jihad terror and Sharia oppression of women to speak .
Leftist and Muslim groups then raise a hue and cry , of course with the full cooperation of the local media , to deplore the invitation of such a notorious racist to speak to decent folk .
The organizers and/or hosts of the event , not wanting the public controversy or embarrassment and professional harms of being called such names or linked by association to those who are called them , cancel the event .
The next time the anti-jihad speaker is invited @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Islamic groups who create the controversy then can and do say , “ The speaker is such an egregious racist that such-and-such organization canceled his appearance when it found out about his shocking record.
” And so the whole cycle repeats , and builds upon itself .
I myself have been standing against jihad terror and Sharia oppression for so many years now that the Left has a rap sheet on me that is a mile long : banned from Britain !
Canceled by this long list of organizations !
And so @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a GoFundMe page to fund legal action against the Southern Poverty Law Center , which is at the foundation of so much of this libel , and GoFundMe canceled and returned all the donations and barred me from using its service .
Again and again , when I ’ m stuck in airports or otherwise unable to do anything constructive , I go on Twitter and see people repeating the Left ’ s lies about me and my work .
Many times I have challenged people there to produce even a single actual @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , hateful , white supremacist , or the like .
Invariably , the accuser produces no such quote , because such quotes do not exist .
But once the Left and the Hamas-linked Islamic establishment in the U.S. target you , they will destroy your name anyway , and there is little you can do without a large fund you can devote to litigation .
Of course , what has happened to me is minor , but it is in microcosm what is happening on a much larger scale .
The impeachment proceedings @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Trump , however , show that this practice of building lies upon lies is a favored Leftist tactic .
Raymond Buckley ’ s colleagues in the national Democratic Party are clearly willing to destroy our very system of government in their quest for partisan dominance , and tell any lie in order to do so .
My nasty experience with the Democrats in New Hampshire shows that this impulse didn ’ t spring out of nowhere .

Late in November, I wrote here at FrontPage about how Raymond Buckley, Chairman of the New Hampshire Democratic Party, called me a “white supremacist” in the run-up to my speaking event in his cold little state, and repeatedly refused to retract when asked to do so. Now Buckley’s lawyer, William E. Christie, has finally responded to a letter from my attorney. In doing so, Christie reveals a common but little-known tactic of the Left: build new lies upon old ones, to create a tower of mendacity as costly to counter as it is dishonest.
In explaining why Buckley was refusing to retract his false claim, Christie asserted that before Buckley lied about me, there had been what Christie called “numerous published reports regarding Mr. Spencer serving as a basis for the statement complained of.” Christie then cited articles from the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC), Think Progress, the Daily Beast, and something called The Sisterhood, all claiming that I am a “white nationalist,” “white supremacist,” or “racist.”
The SPLC article that Christie cites bases its claim that I’m a “white nationalist” on an article I published eight years ago defending Western civilization, which is not, contrary to what the SPLC thinks, a “white nationalist” position to take. Even worse, the SPLC focuses upon a reading list that accompanied the article that I didn’t compile, or approve, or even see before the article was published, and that is supposedly “white nationalist” because it includes a book I have not read that warns of the dangers of mass migration into Europe, dangers which at this point are abundantly clear to anyone who is paying attention. The SPLC article also claims fantastically that Regnery Publishing, a mainstream conservative publisher that has published ten of my books, is also “white nationalist.” The absurdity of this claim epitomizes the dishonesty of the entire article.
Christie’s Think Progress citation, meanwhile, goes to an article about how the Norwegian white supremacist terrorist Anders Breivik quoted me. This is a common point in the Left’s rap sheet on me, cited by people who claim that I inspired Breivik or applauded his murders. In reality, Breivik in his windy “manifesto” does indeed quote me, but specifically says that it was Hamas and al-Qaeda that inspired him to commit acts of violence before I had published anything about Islam.
Christie himself wants to give the impression that Breivik quoted me saying “white supremacist” things. He didn’t, because he couldn’t, because I don’t say such things or hold such views. In fact, although the easiest way for Christie to defend Buckley’s lie would have been to quote me in the act of being “white supremacist,” Christie’s letter contains no quotations from me at all, because there are no quotations from me that make his case.
And there’s the rub. Christie’s other two citations claim I’m a “white supremacist” and a “racist” without even bothering to try to support their claims. Now, however, despite the fact that none of his supporting evidence has any foundation whatsoever, Christie, and Buckley as well, are on ground that seems stronger than it is: if we sue, they can produce not one, but four different sources calling me a white supremacist and racist. It’s all lies, but this is how the Left works: Christie likely knows that his four sources would look impressive to those who are unfamiliar with Leftist tactics, and who would not take the time to investigate the truth of the matter.
This is a key, but little-noted, Leftist tactic. The reason why there was any controversy at all over my appearance in New Hampshire was because years ago, Leftists and their Islamic allies such as the Hamas-linked Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) decided to target and destroy all those who dared speak honestly about the motivating ideology behind jihad terrorism, by calling us racists, bigots, white supremacists, and the like. The tactic has been extraordinarily successful, and its successes build on its successes.
It works like this: some organization invites a foe of jihad terror and Sharia oppression of women to speak. Leftist and Muslim groups then raise a hue and cry, of course with the full cooperation of the local media, to deplore the invitation of such a notorious racist to speak to decent folk. The organizers and/or hosts of the event, not wanting the public controversy or embarrassment and professional harms of being called such names or linked by association to those who are called them, cancel the event. The next time the anti-jihad speaker is invited to address some group, the Left-fascists and Islamic groups who create the controversy then can and do say, “The speaker is such an egregious racist that such-and-such organization canceled his appearance when it found out about his shocking record.”
And so the whole cycle repeats, and builds upon itself. I myself have been standing against jihad terror and Sharia oppression for so many years now that the Left has a rap sheet on me that is a mile long: banned from Britain! Canceled by this long list of organizations! And so on and on. I even started a GoFundMe page to fund legal action against the Southern Poverty Law Center, which is at the foundation of so much of this libel, and GoFundMe canceled and returned all the donations and barred me from using its service.
Again and again, when I’m stuck in airports or otherwise unable to do anything constructive, I go on Twitter and see people repeating the Left’s lies about me and my work. Many times I have challenged people there to produce even a single actual quote from me that is genuinely racist, hateful, white supremacist, or the like. Invariably, the accuser produces no such quote, because such quotes do not exist. But once the Left and the Hamas-linked Islamic establishment in the U.S. target you, they will destroy your name anyway, and there is little you can do without a large fund you can devote to litigation.
Of course, what has happened to me is minor, but it is in microcosm what is happening on a much larger scale. The impeachment proceedings in search of a crime against President Trump, however, show that this practice of building lies upon lies is a favored Leftist tactic. Raymond Buckley’s colleagues in the national Democratic Party are clearly willing to destroy our very system of government in their quest for partisan dominance, and tell any lie in order to do so. My nasty experience with the Democrats in New Hampshire shows that this impulse didn’t spring out of nowhere.
Article posted with permission from Robert Spencer


thewashingtonstandard--2020-01-06--New York:  Corrupt Cop Caught On His Own Body Cam Planting Weapon In Man’s Car

New York , NY — All too often we hear the police apologist crowd rattle off talking points like , “ if you don ’ t do anything wrong , you have nothing to worry about.
” However , time and time again , these people are proven wrong when cops are caught framing innocent people by planting or fabricating evidence to falsely arrest them .
The following case out of New York and subsequent lawsuit highlights this serious problem .
Last year , Omar Prescott , of Flatbush , was targeted by police for a traffic stop for allegedly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a recently filed lawsuit against the NYPD , the officer involved in the stop was Officer Carlo Cassata .
As Prescott parked his Chevrolet Suburban outside his home in Brooklyn , Cassata approached him and started his fishing expedition .
The NY Post recently obtained body camera footage from this incident as part of a lawsuit by Prescott which shows Cassata allegedly planting a stun gun in Prescott ’ s glove box .
After planting the weapon , Cassata then charged Prescott with an illegal weapons charge .
Cassata also accused Prescott of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that much worse .
According to the Post , “ the cop is seen holding a stun gun in his hand then searching around Prescott ’ s car .
Then the officer backs away from the vehicle , turns on the sound on his body cam , leans back into Prescott ’ s vehicle and pulls what appears to be the same stun gun from the glove compartment.
” After claiming to find the illegal weapon in Prescott ’ s vehicle , this arguably entirely innocent man was arrested and charged with fourth-degree @ @ @ @ @ @ @ possession .
Luckily for Prescott , however , the body camera footage did not lie and captured the crooked cop planting the weapon , according to the lawsuit .
When the case went before the court , the judge threw out all the charges .
“ Cops should be on the street to protect and serve , not to plant guns and manufacture evidence , as clearly shown in this bodycam video , ” said Caitlin Robin , the managing partner at the firm representing Prescott in the case , according to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wearing body cameras — and thank goodness this cop was unaware his was on when he planted the stun gun , ” she added .
The NYPD is now choosing to remain silent in the face of this controversy and officer Cassata ’ s employment status within the department is currently unknown .
If you are one of those folks who think that cops planting evidence on innocent people is an isolated incident , you should think again .
It happens frequently .
TFTP recently reported on a police chief in Florida who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the town ’ s crimes .
However , he admitted to how he accomplished such an impossible feat — he framed innocent black people .
As TFTP previously reported , the Miami Herald details that on multiple occasions , former chief Atesiano told his cops to target random black people and charge them with crimes in open cases so they could boast their clearance rate — which is defined as the amount of open cases solved by the department .
According to the Miami Herald , Atesiano , 52 , pleaded guilty @ @ @ @ @ @ @ three suspects of their civil rights because he and the officers framed them .
Although race was not a factor in the federal case against the former police chief , the three wrongly arrested men are black .
“ If they have burglaries that are open cases that are not solved yet , if you see anybody black walking through our streets and they have somewhat of a record , arrest them so we can pin them for all the burglaries , ” one cop , Anthony De La Torre , said in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ according to the Herald .
“ They were basically doing this to have a 100 % clearance rate for the city .
”

New York, NY — All too often we hear the police apologist crowd rattle off talking points like, “if you don’t do anything wrong, you have nothing to worry about.” However, time and time again, these people are proven wrong when cops are caught framing innocent people by planting or fabricating evidence to falsely arrest them. The following case out of New York and subsequent lawsuit highlights this serious problem.
Last year, Omar Prescott, of Flatbush, was targeted by police for a traffic stop for allegedly making an improper u-turn. According to a recently filed lawsuit against the NYPD, the officer involved in the stop was Officer Carlo Cassata.
As Prescott parked his Chevrolet Suburban outside his home in Brooklyn, Cassata approached him and started his fishing expedition.
The NY Post recently obtained body camera footage from this incident as part of a lawsuit by Prescott which shows Cassata allegedly planting a stun gun in Prescott’s glove box. After planting the weapon, Cassata then charged Prescott with an illegal weapons charge.
Cassata also accused Prescott of having marijuana which made the weapons charge that much worse. According to the Post, “the cop is seen holding a stun gun in his hand then searching around Prescott’s car. Then the officer backs away from the vehicle, turns on the sound on his body cam, leans back into Prescott’s vehicle and pulls what appears to be the same stun gun from the glove compartment.”
After claiming to find the illegal weapon in Prescott’s vehicle, this arguably entirely innocent man was arrested and charged with fourth-degree criminal possession of a weapon and marijuana possession.
Luckily for Prescott, however, the body camera footage did not lie and captured the crooked cop planting the weapon, according to the lawsuit. When the case went before the court, the judge threw out all the charges.
“Cops should be on the street to protect and serve, not to plant guns and manufacture evidence, as clearly shown in this bodycam video,” said Caitlin Robin, the managing partner at the firm representing Prescott in the case, according to the Post.
“Thank goodness for cops wearing body cameras — and thank goodness this cop was unaware his was on when he planted the stun gun,” she added.
The NYPD is now choosing to remain silent in the face of this controversy and officer Cassata’s employment status within the department is currently unknown.
If you are one of those folks who think that cops planting evidence on innocent people is an isolated incident, you should think again. It happens frequently.
TFTP recently reported on a police chief in Florida who used to brag about solving 100 percent of the town’s crimes. However, he admitted to how he accomplished such an impossible feat — he framed innocent black people.
As TFTP previously reported, the Miami Herald details that on multiple occasions, former chief Atesiano told his cops to target random black people and charge them with crimes in open cases so they could boast their clearance rate — which is defined as the amount of open cases solved by the department.
According to the Miami Herald, Atesiano, 52, pleaded guilty to a conspiracy charge of depriving the three suspects of their civil rights because he and the officers framed them. Although race was not a factor in the federal case against the former police chief, the three wrongly arrested men are black.
“If they have burglaries that are open cases that are not solved yet, if you see anybody black walking through our streets and they have somewhat of a record, arrest them so we can pin them for all the burglaries,” one cop, Anthony De La Torre, said in an internal probe ordered in 2014, according to the Herald. “They were basically doing this to have a 100% clearance rate for the city.”
Article posted with permission from Matt Agorist