Ars Technica – by David Kravets

A federal appeals court on Monday dismissed a lawsuit brought by a fired Oklahoma police officer who sued his former department for damages after the agency released a video of the officer roughing up a suspect. The officer, Mike Denton, was fired and then reinstated with full back pay before being fired again years later after another video surfaced of him allegedly using excessive force on someone. Denton previously claimed the first video’s release was a violation of his First Amendment right to free speech and association.   Continue reading “Cop (unsuccessfully) sued department for releasing video of him abusing suspect”

The Daily Sheeple – by Ryan Banister

Ryan Scott was arrested at his home Monday evening by Dekalb County Sheriff’s officers.

Scott is being charged with obstructing a peace officer during a traffic stop on Saturday night, which was initiated by Officer A. Becker because Scott had expired registration on his vehicle.   Continue reading “Copblocker Arrested At Home — Warrant Issued After Filming Traffic Stop”

Daisy Luther

Just in time for Halloween, creepy clowns have been spotted all over the nation. My main question is this: why is everyone too terrified to fight back? They’re clowns, for heaven’s sake.It wouldn’t be very difficult to end this ridiculous trend if everyone would stop getting sucked into the hysteria.

However, of late, “clown sightings” are occurring across the US. There has even been clown violence (a 16-year-old was stabbed by a creepy clown in Reading, Pennsylvania.)  Social media is all abuzz with the latest clown fear frenzy.  A humor book was published last fall, just ahead of the trend, called, “When Clowns Attack.”   Continue reading “The Creepy Clown Reign of Terror: Why People Need to Grow a Set and End This Ridiculous Trend”

Fort Russ

Some studies suggest that major trauma (wars, famines, Great Depressions, etc) are passed on through DNA to later generations. With it, the ability to adapt, persevere and survive hardships.

The grandfather in question may have had his personal reasons, but the inability to talk about the war, comes from an emotional aversion to reliving the experience.   Continue reading ““Not one step back” – Stalin, 1942″

Another Day in the Empire – by Kurt Nimmo

Wait a minute.

I thought Trump was the guy who would mend fences with Russia. If you can believe Camp Hillary, Trump is best buds with Vladimir Putin. He’s a sucker for Russian aggression.

Mike Pence put all of that to rest during his “debate” with Tim Kaine.   Continue reading “Mike Pence: Confront The Russian Bear, Impose A No-Fly Zone In Syria”

Boing Boing – by ROB BESCHIZZA

Take care when asking provocative questions at Kansas City’s library events:you might end up in jail.

The executive director of Kansas City Libraries says he’s outraged by the charges against Jeremy Rothe-Kushel, a Jewish man grabbed by private security after asking the event’s speaker, former diplomat Dennis Ross, uninvited follow-up questions. Off-duty cops moved in to arrest Rothe-Kushel when he objected to the hands-on treatment—as well as a library staffer who had moved to intervene.   Continue reading “Jewish man arrested at Kansas City library speech after asking “provocative” questions”

Times Free Press

The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office will begin using drones to gather evidence for court cases, detect bombs and find missing persons. However, Hamilton County Sheriff Jim Hammond assures the public the equipment will not invade people’s right to privacy.

“We want to make sure the public understands this is not about spying on people or looking in their bedroom windows,” he said. “This is all about following the law making sure that this is supportive of good policing.”   Continue reading “Hamilton County, Tennessee Sheriff’s Office to begin using drones for law enforcement”