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  1. Magdalen

    POL Once You Start Censoring, You’re on Your Way to Dystopia and Totalitarianism,’ RFK Jr. Tells House Committee.

    This is a lengthy article with many excerpts from Mr. Kennedy's testimony before the House Subcommittee on the Weaponization of the Federal Government. Go to the link to see the full video of his testimony. (P.S. Be aware that Mr. Kennedy is associated with the source of this article.) ‘Once...
  2. Melodi

    TECH Cyber criminals target Congress: 60 members from both parties are left UNABLE TO ACCESS data for weeks

    https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-9664229/60-members-Congress-parties-victims-latest-ransomware-attack.html Cyber criminals target Congress: 60 members from both parties are left UNABLE TO ACCESS data for weeks in latest ransomware hack In latest ransomware attack, members of Congress...
  3. MinnesotaSmith

    SCI Dems (including AOC) get OWNED by skeptic scientist in globull warming hearing on Capitol Hill

    https://wattsupwiththat.com/2019/05/01/skeptical-scientist-hijacks-aoc-congressional-climate-hearing/ Skeptical scientist hijacks AOC Congressional climate hearing Anthony Watts / 2 days ago May 1, 2019 via Climate Depot, summary: *Climate Statistician Dr. Caleb Rossiter: ‘We are trying to...
  4. Magdalen

    POL The President Responds - 77 instances in which he asserts Presidential authority

    The President enumerates the instances in which the bill interferes with his constitutionally granted authority and that he will assert that authority appropriately. This is the Executive Branch acting like the executive, not a legislative lackey. Supreme Court, here we come. From the White...
  5. H

    POL Pol/Gov/Mil/Intl - Tales of the New Cold War: The New Cuban Missile Crisis

    I was thinking about posting this in the Syria thread when I first started listening to this discussion last night until the conclusions Batchelor and Cohen were coming to IMHO makes it deserve it's own thread....HC Short version, unlike the last Cold War, POTUS hampered by Congress and...
  6. H

    GOV/MIL Lawmakers criticize Navy’s plan to retire one of two hospital ships

    For links see article source..... Posted for fair use...
  7. H

    GOV/MIL The U.S. Air Force Is Quietly Cutting A-10s - Here we go again....

    Here we go again....I know this is "big project"/budget driven (AKA F-35 and the "budget battle") and a lot of "Zoomies" don't want to deal with it but this is becoming serious BS and some career peoples' scalps need to be hanging from the Congressional lodge pole.... For links see article...
  8. H

    OP-ED Trump Should Take His State Of The Union Address Away From Congress -- And The Swamp's Sideshow

    Hummm..... For links see article source..... Posted for fair use..... https://www.forbes.com/sites/billwhalen/2018/01/16/trump-should-consider-taking-his-state-of-the-union-away-from-congress-and-the-sideshow/#ac7519e7f2b1 Jan 16, 2018 @ 03:40 PM 1,031 Trump Should Take His State Of The...
  9. H

    POL Trump Accuses FBI Agent Peter Strzok of ‘Treason’

    Well the "T" word is finally out of the bag..... For links see article source..... Posted for fair use..... https://www.wsj.com/articles/trump-accuses-fbi-agent-of-treason-1515710206 POLITICS Trump Accuses FBI Agent of ‘Treason’ U.S. is taking steps to ensure Russia doesn’t interfere with...
  10. H

    GOV/MIL Gov/Mil/Pol - Trump’s nuclear authority divides senators alarmed by his ‘volatile’ behavior

    For links see article source..... Posted for fair use..... https://www.washingtonpost.com/powerpost/senators-deadlock-in-debate-over-whether-to-restrain-trumps-nuclear-launch-authority/2017/11/14/491a994a-c95b-11e7-8321-481fd63f174d_story.html PowerPost Trump’s nuclear authority divides...
  11. H

    WAR Senate Rejects Bipartisan Push for New US War Authorization

    Hummm...... For links see article source..... Posted for fair use..... http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/U/US_WAR_AUTHORIZATION?SITE=AP&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT&CTIME=2017-09-13-12-56-26 Sep 13, 2:32 PM EDT SENATE REJECTS BIPARTISAN PUSH FOR NEW US WAR AUTHORIZATION BY RICHARD LARDNER...
  12. H

    GOV/MIL Air Force meeting with airlines on pilot shortage in May

    For links see article source..... Posted for fair use..... http://federalnewsradio.com/air-force/2017/03/air-force-meeting-airlines-pilot-shortage-may/ Online Chat Read the full transcript of our online chat with Beth Killoran, deputy assistant secretary for Information Technology and chief...
  13. H

    GOV/MIL Report to Congress: How Big Should the Army Be?

    https://news.usni.org/2016/10/04/report-congress-big-army Report to Congress: How Big Should the Army Be? October 4, 2016 5:23 PM The following is the Sept. 2, 2016 Congressional Research Service report, How Big Should the Army Be? Considerations for Congress. (20 pages)
  14. H

    GOV/MIL 2017 NDAA: The Big Picture - Heritage Foundation

    August 11, 2016 2017 NDAA: The Big Picture By Justin Johnson The U.S. faces a range of growing threats to its vital interests, but its military is getting smaller and weaker. The House of Representatives and the Senate have passed their versions of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA)...
  15. H

    GUNS/RLTD House returns to resume a bitter fight over gun control

    For links see article source..... Posted for fair use..... http://www.krem.com/ext/news/nation-now/house-returns-to-resume-a-bitter-fight-over-gun-control/293/nationnow/1Ej9xT7K3ymqokY8mua46E House returns to resume a bitter fight over gun control Paul Singer, and Donovan Slack, USA TODAY...
  16. H

    GOV/MIL Congress takes its first step toward killing the military draft

    Though the article is talking about scrapping "the Draft", the key sentence with regards to what may actually be going on is the second with the comment regarding "...instructions to examine the Selective Service program's viability and possible “alternatives” as part of its review of the annual...
  17. H

    GOV/MIL Congressional failures just forced the Marines to raid a museum for aircraft parts

    For links see article source..... Posted for fair use..... http://www.militarytimes.com/story/military/2016/03/30/marine-corps-broke-plane-parts-museum-raid-aviation-thornberry/82416918/ Congressional failures just forced the Marines to raid a museum for aircraft parts Leo Shane III, Military...
  18. H

    Op-Ed: Why Getting More Veterans On The Hill Is A Bipartisan Issue

    For links see article source..... Posted for fair use..... http://taskandpurpose.com/getting-veterans-hill-bipartisan-issue/ Why Getting More Veterans On The Hill Is A Bipartisan Issue By James Clark on March 24, 2016 Comments 3 An event honoring influential veterans, military members...
  19. H

    OT/MISC Interview: Carol Berkin on The Bill of Rights No One Wanted

    Heard this yesterday and figured I'd share....Housecarl http://www.bobzadek.com/past-shows/2016/3/11/tes Carol Berkin on The Bill of Rights No One Wanted March 20, 2016 Vaulted behind a thick glass display case at the National Archives, and revered above the marble edifices and monuments...
  20. H

    GOV/MIL Internet domain handoff takes major step forward

    For links see article source..... Posted for fair use..... http://thehill.com/policy/technology/272568-internet-domain-handoff-takes-major-step-forward Internet domain handoff takes major step forward By Mario Trujillo - 03/10/16 02:30 PM EST Comments 1823 A major step was taken Thursday in...
  21. H

    ECON Intl/Govt: US joins 11 nations in signing Pacific trade deal

    For links see article source..... Posted for fair use..... http://thehill.com/policy/finance/268156-us-joins-11-nations-in-signing-pacific-trade-deal US joins 11 nations in signing Pacific trade deal By Vicki Needham - 02/03/16 07:35 PM EST Trade ministers from a dozen nations on Wednesday...
  22. H

    GOV/MIL Lawmakers: U.S. (Obama's) plan for Internet may be unconstitutional

    For links see article source..... Posted for fair use..... http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/lawmakers-u.s.-plan-for-internet-may-be-unconstitutional/article/2572941 Lawmakers: U.S. plan for Internet may be unconstitutional By Rudy Takala (@RudyTakala) • 9/28/15 12:27 PM President Obama's...
  23. H

    GOV/MIL US Senator Backs B-1 Bombers for Israel

    Well this is going to rattle a few cages to put it mildly.....:eek: For links see article source..... Posted for fair use..... http://www.defensenews.com/story/defense/air-space/strike/2015/09/02/us-senator-backs-b-1-bombers-israel/71600786/ US Senator Backs B-1 Bombers for Israel By Barbara...
  24. H

    BRKG House Rejects Trade Bill, Rebuffing Obama’s Dramatic Appeal

    For links see article source..... Posted for fair use..... http://www.nytimes.com/2015/06/13/us/politics/obamas-trade-bills-face-tough-battle-against-house-democrats.html?_r=0 House Rejects Trade Bill, Rebuffing Obama’s Dramatic Appeal By JONATHAN WEISMAN JUNE 12, 2015 Comments 405...
  25. H

    POL Ruling party leads, 1st independent wins in Mexico elections (6/8/15)

    For links see article source..... Posted for fair use..... http://apnews.myway.com/article/20150608/lt--mexico-elections-b9d9353611.html Ruling party leads, 1st independent wins in Mexico elections Jun 8, 1:46 AM (ET) By E. EDUARDO CASTILLO and KATHERINE CORCORAN (AP) Teachers belonging to a...
  26. Suzieq

    GOV/MIL Obama Administration: Legal Issues Involving the Use of Military Force

    (Some audio problems with first speaker, but clears up around 8 minutes into video.) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cr5sM0sZR0g Discussion: What powers does President have when calling up troops? Published on May 4, 2015 The president rode to victory through a campaign of hope and promises to...
  27. Suzieq

    GUNS/RLTD H.R.1745 - Support Assault Firearms Elimination & Reduction for our Streets Act

    Support Assault Firearms Elimination and Reduction for our Streets Act H.R.1745 - was Introduced in House on 04/13/2015. "Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow an individual taxpayer to elect a tax credit of $2,000 for surrendering a specified assault weapon, as defined by this Act, as...
  28. H

    CRISIS Senator: Obama should not bypass Congress on Iran deal via UNSC

    For links see article source..... Posted for fair use..... http://www.fresnobee.com/2015/03/12/4423707/senator-obama-should-not-bypass.html Senator: Obama should not bypass Congress on Iran deal By DEB RIECHMANN Associated Press March 12, 2015 Updated 2 hours ago WASHINGTON — The chairman...
  29. H

    CRIME IRS watchdog reveals Lois Lerner missing emails now subject of criminal probe

    For links see article source..... Posted for fair use..... http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2015/feb/26/irs-watchdog-reveals-lois-lerner-missing-emails-no/ IRS watchdog reveals Lois Lerner missing emails now subject of criminal probe By Stephen Dinan - The Washington Times - Thursday...
  30. H

    OP-ED Attorney Alan Dershowitz: Iran Is A Greater Threat Than ISIS

    For links see article source..... Posted for fair use..... http://philadelphia.cbslocal.com/2015/02/27/attorney-alan-dershowitz-iran-is-a-greater-threat-than-isis/ Attorney Alan Dershowitz: Iran Is A Greater Threat Than ISIS February 27, 2015 12:17 PM Dom Giordano Monday – Friday: 9 a.m. – 12...
  31. H

    GOV/MIL Watchdog: Air Force 'doctored the data' to make A-10 look bad

    For links see article source..... Posted for fair use..... http://thehill.com/policy/defense/232202-watchdog-air-force-doctored-the-data-to-make-a-10-look-bad Watchdog: Air Force 'doctored the data' to make A-10 look bad By Kristina Wong - 02/09/15 03:57 PM EST Comments 37 A government...
  32. Magdalen

    POL Mr. Issa Ratcheting Up Charges of Obstruction In IRS Scandal

    For Fair Use and Educational Purposes ... Issa accuses IRS of obstruction, warns of consequences By Alan Silverleib, CNN Congressional Producer updated 7:27 PM EDT, Tue July 30, 2013 Washington (CNN) -- The Republican congressman spearheading a House probe of alleged Internal Revenue Service...
  33. O

    GUNS/RLTD Sen. Reid Beefs up “Base Bill” to Destroy Gun Ownership

    This was sent to me by a friend. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Gun Owners of America Sen. Reid Beefs up “Base Bill” to Destroy Gun Ownership "Unholy alliances" could become a concern We now know a lot more about what's going to happen...
  34. R

    GOV/MIL How does Congress view the Constitution?

    How does Congress view the Constitution? Thank you all very much for the feedback on this post. I've edited it... :) In this video: Rep Pau Gosar (R) AZ. Is quoted in this video as saying: “Be careful what you tread here. If all you’re going to do is stand for the constitution, and nothing...
  35. O

    GOV/MIL Senate and Congressional office staff getting out of (DC) Dodge?

    Called my Congressmen's and Senator's offices this AM to voice my displeasure with said governing institutions in general and to voice some specific complaints. In all cases the staff I talked to were nubies. Not one new staff member had even heard of NAIS, The National Animal Identification...
  36. C

    LEGAL PACT Act Passed

    PACT Act Passes Congress, Seneca Nation Blasts Decision By WKBW Directors Story Published: Mar 12, 2010 at 4:26 PM EDT WASHINGTON, D.C. (WKBW) -- The PACT Act unanimously passed in the U.S. Senate late Thursday night, to the pleasure of the American Cancer Society. The goal of the act is to...
  37. dstraito

    HEALTH If Congress can't understand it how hard will it be to implement?

  38. dstraito

    GUNS/RLTD NUB Bill just passed in Congress

    Congress Votes for Bullet Control The House of Representatives and the Senate both overwhelmingly passed the No Unauthorized Bullets (NUB) Bill sponsoring bullet control. The following video from YouTube features their spokesperson, Chris Rock elaborating on the basic issues. (A note of caution...
  39. dstraito

    EDUC Quotes about Money

    We have had brilliant people over time in the United States. Many of them had a firm understanding on the principles this nation was founded on. The first quote I paraphrase: "Those who do not learn from history are doomed to repeat it." Quotes from http://www.seek2know.net/money.html...
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