Month: March 2014

The Lonely Conservative

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid has been caught paying over $30,000 for jewelry from his granddaughter’s company out of campaign funds. He says the purchases were gifts for supporters, but as Jon Ralston pointed out, “The FEC wants to know more about the gifts purchased with campaign funds. The rules only allow officials to give gifts of nominal value. It would take quite a number of nominal gifts to add up to $17,000. Either way, the optics here are just horrific.” The average price for items from his granddaughter’s company is $70, which seems to be a little bit more than “nominal.”   Continue reading “Harry Reid Doesn’t Like Reporters Poking Into His Family Affairs”

American Everyman – by Straits Times

A Malaysian team have told relatives of Chinese passengers on board the missing Malaysia Airlines (MAS) flight MH370 that there was sealed evidence that cannot be made public, as they came under fire from the angry relatives at a briefing on Wednesday.

The sealed evidence included air traffic control radio transcript, radar data and airport security recordings.   Continue reading “Malaysia says there’s sealed evidence on MH370 that cannot be made public”

The Daily Fusion

In September 2013, China’s net imports of petroleum and other liquids exceeded those of the United States on a monthly basis, making it the largest net importer of crude oil and other liquids in the world.

The rise in China’s net imports of petroleum and other liquids is driven by steady economic growth, with rapidly rising Chinese petroleum demand outpacing production growth.   Continue reading “China Becomes World’s Largest Importer of Petroleum”

Pat Dollard

HOUSTON – Emergency crews are on the scene after reports of shots being fired at a Houston TV station.

Houston police say multiple shots were fired Thursday morning at the KTRK-TV Channel 13 building.

An email to staff says that no one was hurt. Employees were being urged to shelter in place and say away from windows.   Continue reading “Report: Shots Fired Outside Houston Tv Station”

Veterans Today – by Cara St. Louis

Israel’s foreign ministry has gone on strike. Israel has closed embassies worldwide on the heels of an agreement with Merkel’s Germany to represent it in predominantly Muslim countries.

I’m trying to remember a time when a labor dispute such as this has caused not only all embassies worldwide to close their doors but prompted the head of state of the country in question to cancel an historic trip to Latin America.   Continue reading “Germany and Zionists Tie the Knot Again”

Washington’s Blog – by Charles Hugh Smith

That any schoolkid could predict eliminating feedback and consequences will lead to a series of disastrously poor choices by speculators and imprudent borrowers doesn’t register with the Keynesian Cargo Cult.

The Keynesian Cargo Cult’s ability to print and squander money is insignificant next to the power of Diminishing Returns. By now we all know two things about the Keynesian Cargo Cult’s religion:   Continue reading “Dear Keynesians: Your Sad Devotion to Your Failed Religion Hasn’t Conjured Up a Recovery–Here’s Why”

Freedom Outpost – by Tim Brown

California Senator Dianne Feinstein (D) is at it again. She’s got America’s gun in her sights. After a devastating blow from the pro-Second Amendment population in America against her major gun grab last year, Feinstein has determined to dig a little deeper. In fact, a letter that she has been circulating in Washington that cites a 45 year old law, which basically allows certain guns to be stopped from import, according to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives interpretation of “sporting purposes.”   Continue reading “Feinstein Touts 45 Year Old Law to Ban Semi-Automatic Rifle Imports”

The Advocate, March 10, 2014

NEW IBERIA — State Police are investigating the death of a New Iberia man who apparently shot and killed himself while handcuffed in an Iberia Parish Sheriff’s Office vehicle Sunday night, officials said.

Victor White III, 22, was reportedly fighting with others in the 300 block of Lewis Street when deputies, responding to a call, arrived at 11:22 a.m., Trooper 1st Class Stephen Hammons said in a news release.   Continue reading “Man kills himself in backseat of Iberia Parish deputy’s car”

Tenth Amendment Center – by Michael Boldin

A Missouri bill to strictly limit drone use passed out of the state House on Monday by a vote of 109-44. It now moves on to the Senate for consideration.

HB1204, the “Preserving Freedom from Unwarranted Surveillance Act,” would ban law enforcement agencies in Missouri from using a “drone or other unmanned aircraft to gather evidence or other information pertaining to criminal conduct or conduct in violation of a statute or regulation except to the extent authorized in a warrant.”   Continue reading “Missouri house bans warrantless drone spying, 109-44”

Stars and Stripes – by Seth Robson, March 21, 2014

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan — The first of almost 1,200 U.S. Marines will arrive in northern Australia within days to start a six month training rotation, the Australian Ministry of Defence has announced.

The Marines are part of a Marine Air Ground Task Force (MAGTF) that includes 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment out of Camp Pendleton, Calif., Marine Corps spokeswoman 1st Lt. Savannah Moyer said Saturday.   Continue reading “1st of 1,200 Marines to arrive in Australia within days as part of rotation”

Spaceflight Now

A powerful Atlas 5 rocket is being readied for launch Tuesday afternoon to place a clandestine payload into space, possibly headed for geosynchronous orbit 22,300 miles above the Earth.

The United Launch Alliance-operated vehicle is capable of delivering 7,800 pounds directly into this type of orbit used by eavesdropping signals intelligence spacecraft.   Continue reading “Hush-hush payload to ride Atlas 5 rocket into orbit”

Washington Post – by EUGENE VOLOKH

Corporate Crime Reporter

Not one Wall Street executive has been criminally prosecuted in the wake of the 2008 financial crisis. Why not?

The Justice Department says — well, it’s not easy to prove intent.

Peter Henning asks — if that’s the case, why don’t we have a recklessness standard for corporate executive wrongdoing?   Continue reading “A Recklessness Standard for Corporate Executive Wrongdoing”

Lew Rockwell – by William Norman Grigg

David and Connie Johnson were asleep when they heard a noise Connie later described as the “walls caving in.” Seconds later their front door was forced open and two armored strangers burst into the two-room apartment the middle-aged couple share with their adult son, Aaron.

Several other assailants were clustered behind the two who had forced open the door. One of them was a female holding a leash that barely restrained a large, snarling dog. One of the intruders pointed as assault rifle at David’s head and threatened to shoot him. Another invader, a female, bellowed, “Put your hands up! This dog will bite you!”   Continue reading “Idaho Family Terrorized by Midnight Paramilitary Raid”

I got this from a forum, I know some of the Trenchers live in the Dallas area and I thought they might want to check this out!!!

Self Reliance Expo

Mesquite Convention Center
1700 Rodeo Drive, Mesquite, TX 75149
Friday April 4th from 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
Saturday April 5th from 9 a.m.-7 p.m.

Tickets can be purchased at the door, $10 single day, $15 two day   Continue reading “Self Reliance Expo near Dallas, Texas”