[The Hill] President Donald Trump on Tuesday said he will "send in the Feds" if Chicago does not address its crime problem.
Trump made the comment on Twitter while sharing some statistics about the ongoing "carnage" in the city.
"If Chicago doesn't fix the horrible 'carnage' going on, 228 shootings in 2017 with 42 killings (up 24% from 2016), I will send in the Feds!" the president tweeted.
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The Mayor is already trying to flip the offer by claiming the help of the Feds in GUN CONTROL from Indiana is the major problem. Not gonna work Rahm but it shows you still think you are clever.
WALTON COUNTY, Fla. – A Rhode Island native walking barefoot across the U.S. to raise awareness about climate change has been struck and killed on a Florida highway.
Police say 33-year-old Mark Baumer was walking along the shoulder of U.S. Highway 90 in Walton County on Sunday when a driver lost control and hit him. Baumer was pronounced dead at the scene. Baumer was also raising money for a nonprofit group called the FANG Collective that opposes the natural gas industry. FANG stands for Fighting Against Natural Gas.
The group wrote on Facebook that Baumer was a "talented poet and artist with an ability to tap into the human experience with his work."
Baumer had raised more than $14,000 since starting Oct. 13.
[Wash Times] The Republican-controlled House on Tuesday passed legislation prohibiting taxpayer dollars from financing abortions or health care plans covering them.
The No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion and Abortion Insurance Full Disclosure Act of 2017, sponsored by Rep. Chris Smith, New Jersey Republican, essentially codifies the Hyde Amendment, a rider that prohibits federal funds from being used to pay for abortions that has been approved by Congress every year since 1976.
Speaker Paul Ryan, Wisconsin Republican, said the bill "protects the conscience of American taxpayers by ensuring that not a single dollar of their hard-earned money goes to fund abortions,"
He said the legislation is a reminder that "defending all of our people--especially the defenseless--must be our top priority if we want to be a good and moral nation."
Late in the 2016 election cycle, billionaire political activist George Soros made a series of unexpected yet creative moves with his money that paid high dividends. While continuing to donate to high-profile races like those for president and the Senate, he also poured millions of dollars into smaller races for district attorney in places like Illinois, Georgia, Texas and Colorado.
From Soros' perspective, the effort would probably be deemed a success, as 10 of the 12 candidates he backed won their races. More proof we need to pry his dead little fingers from his funds, along with all his hell spawn...
Yet one of the races that eluded Soros as a "win" was the district attorney's race in Jefferson County, Colo., often considered one of the most important swing counties in the purple state.
If you buy into the maxim that you learn more from defeat than victory, then the Colorado race provides valuable insight: How does a candidate beat back a surprise attack from George Soros? And how is Soros likely to improve upon his strategy that has had one trial run?
For Pete Weir, the incumbent district attorney and lifelong Republican who outlasted the $1.3 million aimed against him, a long and bipartisan track record in criminal justice certainly helped. But the race likely became a referendum on Soros and his tactics the minute the billionaire cut the first check to his independent expenditure committee.
Colorado political analyst Eric Sondermann says once the donations to Weir's challenger became known, "the magnitude of Soros' engagement was exposed and became an issue, perhaps the issue, in the contest." Even with all the influx of people, Coloradoans still don't like outsiders messing with their business.
Weir got a bipartisan boost when former Gov. Bill Ritter, a lifelong Democrat and a former prosecutor, penned an op-ed slamming the Soros machine. Only because he got burned by it with the gun control fiasco
The editorial was published just as mail-in ballots were being delivered to voters' homes. Two more Democrat prosecutors later vouched for Weir, authoring another op-ed in the paper of record, titled, "George Soros' unwelcome intrusion into a Colorado district attorney race."
Two weeks later, Weir was the beneficiary of a house editorial from the Post, which called the campaign "misleading," and which was also was stuffed with adjectives like "subterfuge" and "unfair."
"Those strongly worded editorials, coming in a race in which the Post might well have not weighed in at all under normal circumstances, added to the public dialogue, and by their very existence were evidence of the fact that this issue had taken root," Sondermann said.
"I guess you also have to give [Soros] credit in that there is some transparency here, that they don't hide that the source of funds are coming from George Soros," Weir said. "But I believe what he's doing is dangerous." What he is doing is trying to buy a country he can control and overturn the constitution. So basically a traitor and a domestic enemy
While acknowledging that prosecutorial discretion is a part of the job, Weir says Soros' ultimate intent is to have his candidates promote a vision of social justice that bypasses years of hard-won consensus. "He is trying to identify candidates that will follow Soros' view of social justice and [his] political agenda. And he does this by bypassing the legislative process." Lenin would be so proud.
The monetary limits on donating to a declared candidate in a district attorney's race are $400 in Colorado. By creating an independent expenditure committee, Soros legally gave roughly 300 times beyond that while maintaining total control of the message. In the Colorado race, Soros waited to uncork his strategy until late September, a point so late in the contest that it made counter-fundraising nearly impossible.
Given Soros' history as an investor thief and con-man, it's fair to analyze his moves in terms of return on investment. His best ROI appeared to come in Illinois and Georgia. In Chicago, his independent campaign essentially determined the primary winner in heavily Democratic Cook County. Early contributions in February and March of the election cycle came as even more of a surprise. In Georgia, a mere $100,000 donation caused the Republican candidate to drop out.
In those two instances, Soros kept his investment under $500,000, compared to the millions he sunk into general election contests later in the year.
Taking the longer view, Weir noted that one of the only potential checks on this new strategy in the future would require a consortium of political donors to have a war chest set aside, but ready to be activated in any state within days of noticing the opening moves made by Soros.
"I think it's important to level that playing field," Weir said. "I wouldn't necessarily like to see the PACs come in in support of a candidate where Soros' money is not involved, but, it would also be very, very beneficial that you could not have an individual such as George Soros come in and buy justice. And that was how we tried to refute his claim. Justice was not for sale in Jefferson County." Fortunately, Soros doesn't have much time left. Hopefully his kids are inept at continuing his legacy.
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[Bangla Daily Star] Swaziland's schools opened for the new academic year yesterday under new government orders to teach only Christianity, a move criticised by opponents as fuelling intolerance of Moslems.
Officials said that old text books were being replaced with new ones that mention only the Bible, and that schools were required to submit a list of qualified religious studies teachers ahead of the start of term.
"Other religions will not be offered at primary and high school level," said Pat Muir, a top education ministry official, adding that the policy sought to avoid confusing pupils.
"At tertiary level they will be able to make a decision to learn about other religions," he said.
Some surveys put Swaziland's Moslem population as high as 10 percent, but the US Department of State in 2015 put the figure at about two percent.
Many Swazis combine Christianity with indigenous beliefs, and religious freedoms are written into the country's 2005 constitution.
The education ministry last week instructed all head teachers to ensure that the syllabus would not mention any religion other than Christianity, including Islam and Judaism.
Sahid Matsebula, a Swazi-born Moslem who works for a mosque near the capital Mbabane, said the government's policy could worsen religious friction in the southern African nation.
"What plan does the government have in place for our children who are not Christian?" he told AFP.
"They will be taught one thing at home and taught something else at school."
The US State Department's International Religious Freedom Report said some schools have long sought to prevent Moslem pupils from leaving early for Friday prayers.
It also said some Christian groups "discriminated against non-Christian religious groups, especially in rural areas where people generally held negative views on Islam."
The new education policy comes after public complaints over Asian and Moslem migration into the country led parliament to set up a commission of enquiry last year.
Some illegal migrants colonists have since been deported, and Minister of Commerce and Trade Jabulani Mabuza told parliament that a law making it harder for foreigners to set up businesses in Swaziland was in the pipeline.
Church leaders in Swaziland welcomed the Christianity-only syllabus.
"Christianity is the bedrock religion on which this country was built," said Stephen Masilela, president of the Swaziland Conference of Churches.
Swaziland, with a population of about 1.2 million, has been ruled by King Mswati III, Africa's last absolute monarch, since 1986.
The country suffers dire poverty and has struggled to lift its economy, and has faced international criticism that the government stifles dissent, jails its opponents and denies workers' rights.
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What plan does the government have in place for our children who are not Christian?
"Well, we have a stabbing course, an explosive vest and 'why Jews must die' workshops, for Muslims."
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The country suffers dire poverty and has struggled to lift its economy, and has faced international criticism that the government stifles dissent, jails its opponents and denies workers' rights.
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They've been at it for quite a while. Let them sort it out on their own.
Artifacts indicating human activity dating back to the early Stone Age, around 200,000 years ago, have been found in the Kingdom of Swaziland. Prehistoric rock art paintings date from c. 25,000 BC and continuing up to the 19th century can be found in various places around the country. Wiki
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Funny how religion is a "fact" that must be taught forced down kids' throats in school when it's muzzism, but it's a backwards superstition otherwise. Funny. Yeah...
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[Bangla Daily Star] A leader of the Nizampur College unit of Bangladesh Chhatra League ... the student wing of the Bangla Awami League ... (BCL) was allegedly beaten to death by rivals on college campus at Mirsarai upazila of Chittagong Monday afternoon.
The dear departed was identified as Nurul Amin, an HSC student of the college, from Janu Muhurir Bari of Hadi Fakir Hat in Gachhbaria of the upazila.
Amin was the information technology secretary of the BCL unit.
Sources said earlier on Sunday two rival factions of BCL at the college locked in a clash and a negotiation was settled between both groups by Russell Iqbal Chowdhury, president of Mirsarai upazila unit BCL on the day.
On Monday Amin and his friends were again attacked and beaten by the rival group when they went to the campus at around 11.30 am, sources said.
About half an hour later, by when Amin had managed to get away from the scuffle and reached Hadi Fakir Hat, he began to complain of chest pain.
His friends first rushed him to a local hospital where his condition deteriorated and then took him to Chittagong Medical College Hospital (CMCH). The on-duty physician there declared him dead at around 1.30 pm.
When contacted, Russell said he negotiated a settlement between the two groups on Sunday.
"I heard a similar scuffle occurred between the groups on Monday but I am not sure whether Amin's death was caused by this incident," he said, adding, "I have heard Amin came to Hadi Fakir Hat by himself after the incident."
Nurul Hadi Sujan, Amin's elder brother, claimed Amin died after being beaten by the rival group.
Sairul Islam, officer-in-charge of Mirsarai Police Station, when contacted said he had not received any formal complaints about the death.
"The body has been sent to CMCH for his appointment with Doctor Quincy," he said stating that the reason behind the death could only be known after getting the autopsy report.
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Adding djinns to the physics and chemistry problems? That's what you get when you shut down the Gulen schools.
[Hurriyet Daily News] The Sick Man of Europe Turkey ...the only place on the face of the earth that misses the Ottoman Empire.... ’s Education Ministry is planning to include renowned Turkish and Moslem scientists in its new draft curriculum.
Works by Moslem scientists will be taught in physics classes in addition to the works of scientists such as Newton, Einstein and Maxwell, daily Haberturk reported on Jan. 24.
In the ninth grade, as part of a course on matter and its features, students will be taught the works of al-Khazini and al-Biruni on density. In a force and motion course, Newton’s laws of motion will be taught, while the inertia of matter will be explained with examples. Avicenna’s
... a.k.a. Ibn Sina (980 – 1037)...
works on the concept of inertia will also be imparted in the same course.
In grade 10, students will be informed about the works of Ismail al-Jazari on hydrostatic balance. In the same class, al-Farabi’s
... a.k.a. Alpharabius (872 – 950)...
works on sound waves will be handled. Moreover, the acoustic features in Mimar Sinan’s pieces will be examined. Ibn al-Haytham
...a.k.a. Alhazen (965 – 1040)...
and Averroës’
... a.k.a. Ibn Rushd (1126 – 1198)...
works on optical systems will also be included.
In grade 11, students will learn about the scientific aspects of the cannon developed by Mehmed the Conqueror. In a class on the concept of momentum, teachers will explain Avicenna’s thoughts on momentum. The works of Ismail al-Jazari and the Banu Musa brothers on mechanical systems, such as levers, will also be taught.
Grade 12 will feature Ali Qushji and Ulugh Beg’s works on space material and their movements.
The ministry shared its renewed draft work for the curriculum that is expected to be implemented by the upcoming school year to begin in September 2017.
An online platform allowing citizens to make suggestions about all parts of the curriculum except religion and morality classes will remain open until Feb. 10. After soliciting comments that are expected to come from students, teachers, parents and education experts, a corresponding commission in the Education Ministry will re-evaluate the draft and finalize its work by Feb. 20. The process will then be followed by the writing of new textbooks.
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Muslim scientists : an oxymoron up there with honest Democrat.
[MIL.COM] "He’s a leader by example," retired Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps Carlton Kent told Business Insider in December. "He’s not the type that’s 'do as I say, not as I do.' He's out there doing it."
Mattis kept his message short and sweet, praising the people who make up the DoD, calling America a "beacon of hope," and pledging that he would do his best as Defense Secretary.
Here's the full letter:
'It’s good to be back and I’m grateful to serve alongside you as Secretary of Defense.
Together with the Intelligence Community we are the sentinels and guardians of our nation. We need only look to you, the uniformed and civilian members of the Department and your families, to see the fundamental unity of our country. You represent an America committed to the common good; an America that is never complacent about defending its freedoms; and an America that remains a steady beacon of hope for all mankind.
Every action we take will be designed to ensure our military is ready to fight today and in the future. Recognizing that no nation is secure without friends, we will work with the State Department to strengthen our alliances. Further, we are devoted to gaining full value from every taxpayer dollar spent on defense, thereby earning the trust of Congress and the American people.
I am confident you will do your part. I pledge to you I’ll do my best as your Secretary.'
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Saint Mattis of Quantico is going to be the best thing that ever happened for the American people and the military.
It will be interesting to see how all of these perfumed warriors that the empty suit put into the flag ranks are going to last. And I wonder if all of those fine soldiers that the empty suit forced out will be invited back in...we need them now more than ever.
I hope this is the end of the social engineering of the military.
[Bus Insider] Sebastian Gorka, the Breitbart national security editor and a Fox News contributor, is expected to join President Donald Trump's White House, a source familiar with the matter told Business Insider.
The source said that the position is likely in the National Security Council. A Fox News spokesperson said the network terminated Gorka's contributor agreement when he informed executives of his new position.
Gorka, who has written stories for Breitbart since early 2014, was a founding member of the Council for Emerging National Security Affairs and has been awarded the Joint Civilian Service Commendation, according to a bio on his website. (He recently made his website private.) The national-security analyst is the author of "Defeating Jihad," a New York Times best-seller.
[GEO.TV] KARACHI: At least three bodies were found from different areas of the metropolis, informed police authorities on Wednesday.
In Gulistan-e-Jauhar Block 14, unidentified suspects flee from the spot after throwing a body near a roadside superstore. The dear departed has been identified as Kazim. Police informed that four bullet wounds were found in his body.
In Gulistan-e-Jauhar Block 19, a plastic-wrapped body of Rizwan was found by his sister. Police claimed that the dear departed`s wife is missing along with four children. Police have registered the case and started investigations on both the cases.
A body of a woman was found in Clifton; the details of the case has not yet been provided by the authorities.
Two alleged dacoits were apprehended by the people in Model Colony, the suspects were given into police custody.
In raids at Shah Lateef Town, Landhi Jauharabad and Pak Colony, at least 11 suspects were detained by the police authorities.
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[GEO.TV] Authorities on Tuesday suspended a police sub-inspector for subjecting a poor rickshaw driver to brutal torture in Gujranwala.
According to eyewitness accounts, a cycle of violence rickshaw slightly hit the car of Sub-inspector Samiullah, which raged the off-duty cop who started thrashing the rickshaw driver.
The plain-clothed official, in the video available with Geo News, can be seen beating the hell out of the poor driver with a baton, fists and kicks.
The driver got fainted due to the savage treatment meted out to him.
Amid all this, the locals kept telling the off-duty cop to let go off, but he appeared to be high on powers, the cops usually get through uniform.
Taking notice of the incident after it flashed on media, CPO Waqas Nazeer appointed SP Saddar as inquiry officer.
The SP held Samiullah responsible in his report, after which he was suspended.
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Side note - I now routinely troll half of their staff via e-mail. I sent one to Ashley last night (professional tone, naturally) saying she could have responded with some class.
Then Deadspin's editor stepped in and basically said - 'I'll fight anybody who sends Ashley an e-mail', so I forwarded that e-mail and sent another one asking if he could accommodate me and do something after April 15th. Funny how I didn't get a response from either of these douchebags.
Ashley is also the idiot that fabricated that story about Donald Trump shitcanning two political appointees at one agency would lead to nobody being in control of the nuclear arsenal. She's a hack's hack if there ever was one.
Univision-owned and far-left sports site Deadspin took a dive into the gutter on Tuesday night, telling Republican Senator Ted Cruz (Tex.) to "go eat shit" on Twitter following a post about Cruz playing pick-up basketball games with Senate colleagues.
The classless spat began when writer Ashley Feinberg wrote a post entitled "Send Us Proof Of Ted Cruz Playing Basketball" that merged sports with Deadspin’s liberal tilt:
[Breitbart] Bureaucrats at the State Department brought 500 refugees into the country on Tuesday, one day before President Trump "is expected to order a multi-month ban on allowing refugees into the United States except for religious minorities escaping persecution, until more aggressive vetting is in place," according to Reuters.
The temporary ban on refugees will be one of several executive orders on immigration President Trump will sign on Wednesday, Reuters reports. "Another order will block visas being issued to anyone from Syria, Iraq, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan and Yemen, said the aides and experts, who asked not to be identified."
Two hundred and twenty-six of the 500 refugees resettled in the United States on Tuesday, or 44 percent, came from six of those seven countries, according to the State Department’s interactive website, as reported at 11:00 p.m. eastern on Tuesday: Syria (81), Iran (51), Iraq (46), Somalia (43), Sudan (4), and Yemen (1). No refugees from Libya were resettled in the United States on Tuesday.
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This is clearly an act of subterfuge and treason which should NOT go unpunished. Those responsible should be fired immediately and banned from further gov't service.
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The 500 refugees were no doubt brought in under President Obama's standing orders, which they will argue were in effect until President Trump changed them. One hopes the next order after stopping the importation will be to find all those recently brought in, to subject them to additional processing or something.
A multi-volume chronology and reference guide set detailing three years of the Mexican Drug War between 2010 and 2012.
Rantburg.com and borderlandbeat.com correspondent and author Chris Covert presents his first non-fiction work detailing
the drug and gang related violence in Mexico.
Chris gives us Mexican press dispatches of drug and gang war violence
over three years, presented in a multi volume set intended to chronicle the death, violence and mayhem which has
dominated Mexico for six years.
Rantburg was assembled from recycled algorithms in the United States of America. No
trees were destroyed in the production of this weblog. We did hurt some, though. Sorry.
[The Hill] President Donald Trump on Tuesday said he will "send in the Feds" if Chicago does not address its crime problem.
WALTON COUNTY, Fla. – A Rhode Island native walking barefoot across the U.S. to raise awareness about climate change has been struck and killed on a Florida highway.
Late in the 2016 election cycle, billionaire political activist George Soros made a series of unexpected yet creative moves with his money that paid high dividends. While continuing to donate to high-profile races like those for president and the Senate, he also poured millions of dollars into smaller races for district attorney in places like Illinois, Georgia, Texas and Colorado.
[GEO.TV] KARACHI: At least three bodies were found from different areas of the metropolis, informed police authorities on Wednesday.
