Year: 2015

Huffington Post – by Christopher Mathias

New York City has agreed to pay $280,000 to settle a lawsuit filed by NYPD whistleblower Craig Matthews, who says he faced retaliation after he complained about the police department’s use of an illegal quota system.

“This settlement completely vindicates Officer Matthews, who had the courage to speak out about illegal police quotas and suffered serious retaliation for having done so,” Christopher Dunn, associate legal director at the New York Civil Liberties Union and Matthews’ representative in court, said in a statement Monday.     Continue reading “NYC To Pay $280,000 Over Cop Who Exposed City’s Quota System”

Wise Geek

By definition, a republic is a representative form of government that is ruled according to a charter, or constitution, and a democracy is a government that is ruled according to the will of the majority. Although these forms of government are often confused, they are quite different. The main difference between a republic and a democracy is the charter or constitution that limits power in a republic, often to protect the individual’s rights against the desires of the majority. In a true democracy, the majority rules in all cases, regardless of any consequences for individuals or for those who are not in the majority on an issue.   Continue reading “What is the Difference Between a Republic and a Democracy?”

Red State – by Jay Caruso

What has become of us as a society? Are we so hyper-sensitive that the slightest provocation even when done tongue-in-cheek is worthy of a freak out session? Seriously, when did we cross the line from worrying about big picture issues to getting our panties in a wad over harmless actions?

Erick Erickson (who is the Editor-In-Chief of RedState but had zero to say about this post being written) took a copy of last Saturday’s New York Times to a gun range and used the hyperbolic front page editorial about the mythical “gun epidemic” as a target. He then posted photos.   Continue reading “To Those Wetting Their Beds Over Erick Erickson’s Shooting Holes In The NY Times: Grow Up”

BATR

How come the really bad guys never get assassinated? In the past this question would not have the same relevance, but since the New World Order engulfed the planet, individual crowned heads have been relegated to ceremonial functions. For Americans the triple play of JFK, MLK and RFK, 1963 -1968 years proved to be a watershed. A compelling argument that the NWO put into motion the final stage of their master plan, after these shootings, add additional credence.   Continue reading “Political Assassination – Terror or Plots”

Jon Rappoport

Now that we know cold weather, snow, blizzards, expanding sea ice, war in Syria, the resurgence of the Taliban, the reappearance of Brian Williams, the escalation of anti-Islam rhetoric, the popularity of TMZ, and the attacks on Hillary Clinton are all the result of global warming, how long can it be before gun violence in America is linked to tree-ring data from the Middle Ages?

To forestall this last conclusion, I offer, as a public service, a sketch of what a real campaign against gun violence might look like. I’m not just talking about homicides, but criminal wounding and maiming as well.   Continue reading “What would a real campaign against gun violence look like?”

Hurriyet Daily News, July 20, 2014

U.S. multinational investment banking company Goldman Sachs has become a partner in Turkey’s largest integrated port, operated by petrochemicals maker Petkim, in a deal that will boost the company’s plans to develop the port to make it largest of Aegean region.

Petkim has announced that it has reached a preliminary agreement to sell its 30 percent stakes in Petkim Limancılık (Petlim) for $250 million, after months of talks that started in February this year.   Continue reading “2014: Goldman Sachs buys into Turkish Petkim’s Aegean port”

Godfather of Politics – by Dave Jolly

Article 3, Section 3 of the United States Constitution states:

“Treason against the United States, shall consist only in levying War against them, or in adhering to their Enemies, giving them Aid and Comfort.”

I’ve written many articles in the past several years detailing the reasons why Barack Obama is guilty of treason. His failure to secure our borders and allow millions of illegals, which include violent felons and potential terrorists, to remain in America is a treasonable offense. When Obama illegally bypasses Congress to give millions of dollars in cash and weapons to a terrorist organization that has vowed to destroy America is a treasonable offense. Obama released billions of dollars to Iran before Congress could vote to approve the Iran Nuclear deal, knowing that millions of dollars could go to Iran’s nuclear weapons program or help finance terrorist organizations.   Continue reading “US Constitution Says Majority of Washington Politicians Guilty of Treason”

The Anti-Media – by John Vibes

Bolivia — After the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) was kicked out of Bolivia, the country was able to drastically reduce the amount of coca (cocaine) produced within its borders. According to data released by the United Nations, cocaine production in the country declined by 11% in the past year, marking the fourth year in a row of steady decrease.

It was just seven years ago that the DEA left Bolivia — and only three years after that, progress was finally made. The strategy employed by the Bolivian government may be a surprise to many prohibitionists because it did not involve any strong-arm police state tactics. Instead, they worked to find alternative crops for farmers to grow that would actually make them more money.   Continue reading “Cocaine Production Plummets After DEA Kicked Out Of Bolivia”

NBC News

Before a gun can be used to hunt, for protection, or in a mass shooting like Wednesday’s tragic killing in San Bernardino, California that left 14 victims dead and 17 wounded, it must be bought. That one sale is a single dot in a multibillion-dollar industry, one that is coming under new scrutiny during the post-massacre gun control debate. Here’s a by the numbers breakdown.   Continue reading “America’s Gun Business, By the Numbers”

Yahoo News – Constitution Daily

The case of Friedman v. City of Highland Park has been listed in recent months for consideration by the nine Supreme Court Justices in private conference. It takes a minimum for four Justices to agree to hear an appeal before the full Court during its current term.

Without announcing the vote count in private conference today, the Supreme Court declined to accept the appeal from Dr. Arie Friedman and the Illinois State Rifle Association. They believed the suburban Illinois city violated their Second Amendment rights when it passed the ownership ban on various semi-automatic weapons, as well as a ban on ammunition clips that hold more than 10 rounds of ammunition.   Continue reading “Supreme Court denies assault weapons ban challenge”

The Hill – by Julian Hattem

Intelligence officials have determined that Islamic extremists have explored using the refugee program to enter the United States, the head of the House Homeland Security Committee said on Monday.

Rep. Michael McCaul (R-Texas) declined to go into detail about the determination, which the Obama administration has not announced publicly.   Continue reading “ISIS has targeted refugee program to enter US, chairman says”

Free Thought Project – by William N. Grigg

Neenah, WI — The only casualty of an hours-long SWAT raid and hostage situation in Neenah, Wisconsin was a disabled veteran who had filed a $50 million civil rights suit after he survived a similar SWAT raid three years ago.

Michael Funk, a co-owner of Eagle Nation Cycles, was shot and killed by police after being held hostage for several hours on December 5. Police evacuated several buildings and closed down an entire street in the city, which is located about 40 miles south of Green Bay.   Continue reading “Cops Respond to Hostage Situation by Killing the Victim – Who Had a Lawsuit Against Them”

The Organic Prepper

In a world that is becoming increasingly more dangerous, why don’t you start some new holiday traditions this year to take care of the ones you love? The gift of preparedness will be valuable well after the Christmas lights are taken down. In fact, some gentle nudges now might just save someone’s life later.

Even if your friends and family aren’t on board with preparedness, many of these gifts will be welcomed as thoughtful and useful. It’s all about HOW you give the gift – you don’t want to shove your prepping lifestyle down anyone’s throat. Figure out what aspect of preparedness is most likely to be acceptable to a person you hope to convert and start there.   Continue reading “25 Ways to Give the Gift of Preparedness”

CNS News – by Susan Jones

“Dealing with guns is one way to handle the violent crime issues that we have in this country,” Attorney General Loretta Lynch told NBC’s “Meet the Press” on Sunday.

She also said “people come on the FBI’s radar screen for a variety of reasons,” and the accumulation of guns and bullets may be one of those reasons:   Continue reading “AG Lynch: ‘We Have Concerns’ About People ‘Who Have Large Stockpiles of Weapons’”

The Hacker News

Now this was to be done, Sooner or Later – The Government.

In the wake of the recent deadly Paris terror attacks, the French government is considering new laws that would Ban access to Free Wi-Fi and the Tor anonymity network, according to a recent report by French newspaper Le Monde.   Continue reading “France wants to BAN Tor and Free Wi-Fi Services after Paris Terror Attacks”