Free Thought Project – by Jack Burns

Oklahoma, OK — Ordering a deceased man to get his hands up is just about as futile as convincing some law enforcement officers it is not justified to shoot unarmed civilians. But that’s precisely what the Oklahoma Law Enforcement officers commanded 38-year-old George Lee Seeton to do, immediately after they fatally shot the fleeing suspect on March 4th. Now, with the release this week of the patrolman’s body camera footage, the public can know precisely just how he died.   Continue reading “Bodycam Footage Shows Police Kill Unarmed Man for Driving in Reverse”

Freedom Outpost – by Tim Brown

Contractors are concerned for their safety and the safety of their workers in light of planned and threatened protests and violence by anti-Trumpers.  Now, they are seeking to carry their firearms with them on the work site.

Before we go further, the Second Amendment applies to contractors too, you know.  They should not be “asking” permission to keep and bear arms.  It is their right, their duty even, to do so.   Continue reading “Border Wall Contractors Want to Carry Guns on Site”

RT

The German government has approved a new bill on combating hate speech and fake news, under which social networks could face hefty fines if they fail to remove offensive content promptly. Critics denounced the bill as a violation of free speech.

The bill, introduced by German Justice Minister Heiko Maas, is aimed at forcing social network giants such as Facebook or Twitter to take more responsibility for the content posted by users and to make it compliant with German law.   Continue reading “‘State-imposed thought police’: German politicians, activists slam bill on hate speech & fake news”

Zero Hedge – by Tyler Durden

It was a one-two knockout punch for anyone still holding out hope that Trump’s domestic economic policies will take place in the near, or not even so near, future.

First, Rep. Patrick McHenry, a member of House Republican leadership, said on Wednesday afternoon that conservatives’ proposals to reach a compromise on healthcare are a “bridge too far” to win support from colleagues.  McHenry, the chief deputy whip, told reporters that calls from the conservative House Freedom Caucus to allow states to apply for waivers to repeal ObamaCare protections for people with pre-existing conditions are a “bridge too far for our members” and can’t get enough votes to pass.   Continue reading “Suddenly, Both Obamacare Repeal And Trump Tax Reform Are Dead”

CNBC News – by Jeff Cox

Federal Reserve officials said the shedding of the $4.5 trillion in bonds the central bank is holding on its balance sheet will begin this year.

The revelation came Wednesday from a summary of the Federal Open Market Committee meeting held in March, during which the group approved a quarter-point hike in its benchmark interest rate target. Officials at the meeting noted that the Fed likely is on a faster pace with rate hikes ahead.
Continue reading “Federal Reserve wants to start unwinding the $4.5 trillion in bonds on its balance sheet this year”

Capital Press – by Ken Ritter

LAS VEGAS (AP) — A jury might hear from just one or two defense witnesses and only one of the six men accused of wielding guns against federal agents during a 2014 standoff involving Nevada cattleman and states’ rights advocate Cliven Bundy, following a judge’s decision Monday limiting the scope of remaining testimony.

After nearly two months of testimony by more than three dozen prosecution witnesses, defense attorneys were knocked off a plan to call most of about 10 witnesses.   Continue reading “Judge limits number of defense witnesses in Nevada Bundy trial”

Independent – by Kate Taylor

Only 10 companies control almost every large food and beverage brand in the world.

These companies — Nestlé, PepsiCo, Coca-Cola, Unilever, Danone, General Mills, Kellogg’s, Mars, Associated British Foods, and Mondelez — each employ thousands and make billions of dollars in revenue every year.   Continue reading “These 10 Companies Control Everything You Buy”

Time – by Katy Steinmetz

After heated debate, the California Senate passed a so-called “sanctuary state” bill on Monday. While many Republicans argued that the bill would lead to dangerous criminals being let loose on the streets — warning that the measure would draw the ire of President Donald Trump — Democrats said that California had to take a stand in defense of “hardworking” immigrants that have become part of the country’s cultural and economic backbones.   Continue reading “California Senate Passes ‘Sanctuary State’ Bill”

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Free Thought Project – by Jack Burns

Portland, OR — Portland Police Officer Matt Bigoni is under internal investigation today, following death threats, threats to kill an animal, and physical abuse/destruction of property allegations from the man he was attempting to apprehend. Christopher Lee Fish, 27, was holed up in his motor home when officers arrived. Fish grabbed his cell phone camera and began recording. What he captured on his video camera was enough to open a possible criminal investigation.
Continue reading “Cops Beat A Man To A Pulp, Threaten To “Shoot Him in the Head” & Kill His Dog”

Free Thought Project – by Matt Agorist

Deming, NM — A video uploaded to Facebook this week shows what it looks like to attempt to pay a fine with quarters — in a police state.

The video, uploaded by the teen’s father, Kevin Weaver, shows police swarm the young man after his form of payment for a fine was not accepted because it was in quarters. Whether or not the teen was attempting to make a point by using quarters, or that was all he had, is unknown. However, it is entirely safe to assume that since he was a teenager, the quarters were all he had.   Continue reading “Video Shows Teen Brutally Assaulted by Cops After Trying to Pay Fine in Quarters”

RT

Tel Aviv has accused the European Union of “disproportionately” focusing on the West Bank instead of paying attention to humanitarian crises taking place across the globe. It comes after the bloc demanded that Israel stop demolishing Palestinian homes.

Israel’s Foreign Ministry summoned the EU’s deputy ambassador to Israel, Mark Gallagher, on Monday, according to Haaretz.    Continue reading “Israel accuses EU of being ‘obsessed’ over demolition of Palestinian homes in West Bank”

SHTF Plan – by Daniel Lang

When you hear words like “militia” and “prepper” and “survival retreat,” you probably imagine a rural, conservative, blue collar fellow who loathes the government. What you probably don’t imagine, are the kinds of people who run for state office. In South Carolina however, two state representatives are planning to create survivalist communities in anticipation of a possible collapse of the United States. According to AP:   Continue reading “These Two South Carolina Lawmakers Are Planning to Create Survivalist Communities Across the Country”

Yahoo News

President Donald Trump reorganized his National Security Council on Wednesday, removing his chief strategist,Stephen Bannon, and downgrading the role of his Homeland Security Adviser,Tom Bossert, according to a person familiar with the decision and a regulatory filing.

National Security AdviserH.R. McMaster was given responsibility for setting the agenda for meetings of the NSC or the Homeland Security Council, and was authorized to delegate that authority to Bossert, at his discretion, according to the filing.
Continue reading “Bannon Removed From National Security Council Role in Shakeup”