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Activist Post – by Brandon Turbeville

If anyone doubts that the Trump administration is merely the continuation of the Anglo-American establishment, at least where Syria and Western imperialism is concerned, they need only follow the recent events having taken place in the United Nations Security Council.

In a draft initiated and supported by the United States, U.K., and France, a plan was put forward to impose new sanctions on the Syrian government in the form of a ban on all shipments of helicopters to the army or the government. It also included sanctions on a number of Syrian officials and government institutions allegedly involved in “chlorine attacks.” The draft resolution received nine votes, the minimum necessary for passing such a document. However, both the Russians and the Chinese as well as the Bolivians vetoed the measure with Egypt, Kazakhstan, and Ethiopia abstaining.   Continue reading “U.S. Sponsors New Sanctions Against Syria At UN Security Council, Russia “Has No Choice” But To Veto”

Texas Tribune – by Cassandra Pollock

The Texas Senate on Tuesday voted in favor of a trio of measures calling for a convention of states, officially advancing one of Texas Gov. Greg Abbott‘s emergency items this legislative session.

Senate Joint Resolution 2 by Sen. Brian Birdwell, R-Granbury, calls for a convention of states to propose amendments to the U.S. Constitution. The resolution seeks amendments that place restraints on the federal budget and check power and enact term limits for U.S. officials. The measure was adopted on a party-line vote, 20-11.    Continue reading “Texas Senate Approves Convention of States Legislation to Amend the U.S. Constitution”

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Tax Revolution Institute – by Guillermo Jimenez

The disparity between state and federal law regarding marijuana may be coming to a head, but what if the American public could ultimately put an end to the “war on drugs” through the power of the purse?

On Thursday, February 23, White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer suggested that the federal government may soon crack down on states that have legalized recreational marijuana.   Continue reading “If the Feds Come for Your Legal Marijuana, Defund the DEA”

Widener’s Reloading and Shooting Supply

Smokeless powder may be the most important component for any shooter who is reloading ammo and it’s probably the most complicated as well. With different characteristics and a ton of variables, gunpowder needs to be fully understood before you attempt to reload ammunition.

This guide will take you through the basics of reloading powder, show how all smokeless powder is not the same and demonstrate how the different characteristics of powder can make your reloads more effective depending upon your intended purpose.   Continue reading “Guide to Smokeless Powder”

Tenth Amendment Center – by Shane Trejo

ST. PAUL, Minn. (Feb. 28, 2016) – Two Minnesota bills would legalize marijuana for recreational use in the state. Passage would also take a big step toward nullifying federal cannabis prohibition in practice in the state.

House Bill 926 (HF926) was introduced by Rep. Jason Metsa (DFL-Virginia) and 12 co-sponsors, while House Bill 927 (HF927) was introduced by Rep. Jon Applebaum (DFL- Minnetonka) and seven co-sponsors. Both bills would legalize marijuana under a tax-and-regulate system enforced at the state level.   Continue reading “Minnesota Bills Would Legalize Marijuana; Nullify Unconstitutional Federal Prohibition”

ABC 13

HOUSTON (KTRK) — A scaled-back search continues for a suspected burglar involved in a shootout that left one Houston police officer critically injured and another in serious condition. A second suspect was killed by police.

Crime Stoppers and 100 Club are offering a $20,000 reward for information leading to the suspect’s arrest.

SWAT and K-9 officers continue to search for a Hispanic male suspect wearing dark clothing and a blue bandana. He is considered armed and extremely dangerous, according to Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo.   Continue reading “Reward Doubled For Suspect In Shooting Of 2 HPD Officers”

Fox News – by Ray Bogan

Border patrol officers announced Tuesday they arrested two adults caught trying to smuggle $141,252 in cold, hard cash from Texas to Mexico.

The couple, traveling with two children, was caught at the El Paso Ysleta port of entry Sunday. The money turned up in the woman’s purse and a child’s backpack.   Continue reading “Couple arrested at border trying to smuggle $140G in cash to Mexico”

Yahoo News

NEW YORK (Reuters) – Supporters of U.S. President Donald Trump are holding rallies in towns and cities across the country on Monday, partly as a rebuttal to waves of anti-Trump protests that have taken place since the Republican’s election last November.

Trump is not scheduled to appear at any of this week’s rallies, which are being held in cities small and large, from coast to coast. The venues range from a park in the small town of Gravette, Arkansas, to the plaza outside the Georgia State Capitol building in downtown Atlanta.   Continue reading “After anti-Trump protests, the president’s fans organize their own rallies”

Bloomberg – by Sheela Tobben

Another week, another record for U.S. crude exports.

Producers and traders shipped out 1.21 million barrels of crude a day from the U.S. in the week that ended February 17, the most in Energy Information Administration data going back to 1993. Domestic output increased to 9 million barrels per day last week, the fastest pace since April, while U.S. refiners used the least crude since October 2015.   Continue reading “U.S. Crude Exports Surge to a Record”