History for March 4

History for March 4 - On-This-Day.com:
Prince Henry the Navigator 1394, Antonio Vivaldi 1678, Knute Rockne 1888


Barbara McNair 1934, Jim Clark 1936 - Race car driver, Chastity Bono 1969 - Daughter of Sonny and Cher
 

1766 - The British Parliament repealed the Stamp Act, which had caused bitter and violent opposition in the U.S. colonies.


1794 - The 11th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was passed by the U.S. Congress. The Amendment limited the jurisdiction of the federal courts to automatically hear cases brought against a state by the citizens of another state. Later interpretations expanded this to include citizens of the state being sued, as well.


1861 - The Confederate States of America adopted the "Stars and Bars" flag.


1877 - Emile Berliner invented the microphone. 


1917 - Jeanette Rankin of Montana took her seat as the first woman elected to the House of Representatives.

1933 - U.S. President Franklin Roosevelt gave his inauguration speech in which he said "We have nothing to fear, but fear itself."


1952 - Ronald Reagan and Nancy Davis were married.


2012 - Vladimir Putin won re-election in Russia's presidential election.

War on Comments: Google Built an A.I. to Censor the Web, And the Media Is Celebrating - Breitbart

War on Comments: Google Built an A.I. to Censor the Web, And the Media Is Celebrating - Breitbart:

"Perspective is still in early days of development, but in the future, you may have to adjust your speech in order to satisfy the lofty standards of Google. Otherwise, the company’s faceless AI might just have to “improve” you. Where’s Sarah Connor when you need her?"

Maybe we re-look at Holder?-----Democrats Want AG Sessions To Resign. Here Are 5 Things Obama AG Eric Holder Never Resigned Over.

Democrats Want AG Sessions To Resign. Here Are 5 Things Obama AG Eric Holder Never Resigned Over. | Daily Wire:
"The Democrats are howling for Attorney General Jeff Sessions to resign over a trumped-up controversy that appears to be a "nothingburger."
Per usual, the Democrats are conveniently forgetting their own recent attorney general's controversy-ridden record;
Eric Holder was enmeshed in scandal yet the Democrats never called on him to resign.
Here are five things Holder did that didn't prompt the Democrats to call for his resignation.
1. Holder was held in contempt by Congress for stonewalling investigations into Operation Fast and Furious. 

As the Daily Wire has previously explained:

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Lots of badness here!

Tip of the fraud iceberg-----Hundreds Of Non-Citizens Registered To Vote In Ohio

Hundreds Of Non-Citizens Registered To Vote In Ohio | The Daily Caller:
"Hundreds of non-citizens are registered to vote in Ohio and some have even cast ballots, a state investigation of its voter rolls reveals.
According to Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted, his office has identified a total of 821 non-citizens registered to vote in the Buckeye State since 2011 — 126 of whom voted in at least one election.
“In light of the national discussion about illegal voting it is important to inform our discussions with facts,” Husted said in a statement.
“The fact is voter fraud happens, it is rare and when it happens, we hold people accountable.”
“I have a responsibility to preserve the integrity of Ohio’s elections system,” Secretary Husted said. “When you consider that in Ohio we have had 112 elections decided by one vote or tied in the last three years, every case of illegal voting must be taken seriously, and elections officials must have every resource available to them to respond accordingly.”...

Ten Incidents in Ten Days That Proved Trump Right on Sweden's Migration Problem

Ten Incidents in Ten Days That Proved Trump Right on Sweden's Migration Problem:

"When former Swedish Prime Minister Carl Bildt asked the U.S. president “what is he smoking?” on Twitter and other celebrities berated President Trump over his comments on 19 February, many wondered what is actually going on in Sweden. Here is a list of incidents that have occurred since that speech proving President Trump may have even been downplaying the situation in the Scandinavian nation:"

Media's lost their "nuance"?-----Press coverage of Trump in first month of office: 88 percent 'hostile,' says new study

Press coverage of Trump in first month of office: 88 percent 'hostile,' says new study - Washington Times:
"There was no press honeymoon for President Trump during his first month in office.
A meticulous new study by the Media Research Center finds that 88 percent of the broadcast news coverage of Mr. Trump and his team was “hostile” during the first 30 days of office.
The coverage was intense and plentiful.
The study, which analyzed both tone and content for evening newscasts on ABC, NBC and CBS, found that the “Big Three” networks produced 16 hours of coverage on the new president and his staff. That is over half — 54 percent — of their total coverage for the month..."

More proof the media's 24/7 fake-news -----Jeff Sessions Perjury Allegation Is Meritless

Jeff Sessions Perjury Allegation Is Meritless | National Review:
"...But the claim that his testimony was perjurious as a matter of law is wholly without merit. 
Perjury is not inaccuracy. 
It must be willfully false testimony. 
Willfulness is the criminal law’s most demanding mens rea (state of mind) requirement. 
...Now, let’s look at the relevant portion of the transcript, the nub of which the Post has excerpted as follows: 
Franken: "Okay. CNN has just published a story, and I’m telling you this about a news story that’s just been published. I’m not expecting you to know whether or not it’s true or not. But CNN just published a story alleging that the intelligence community provided documents to the president-elect last week that included information that, quote, “Russian operatives claimed to have compromising personal and financial information about Mr. Trump.” These documents also allegedly say, quote, “There was a continuing exchange of information during the campaign between Trump’s surrogates and intermediaries for the Russian government.” Now, again, I’m telling you this as it’s coming out, so you know. But if it’s true, it’s obviously extremely serious, and if there is any evidence that anyone affiliated with the Trump campaign communicated with the Russian government in the course of this campaign, what will you do?" 
Sessions: "Senator Franken, I’m not aware of any of those activities. I have been called a surrogate at a time or two in that campaign and I didn’t have — did not have communications with the Russians, and I’m unable to comment on it." 
Senator Franken patently framed this line of inquiry in the context of Russian espionage against the Trump campaign, drawn from CNN’s report of a salacious, discredited, uncorroborated dossier. 
It claimed that the Russians had acquired compromising personal and financial information about Donald Trump. 
With that premise, Franken added the dossier’s claim that “there was a continuing exchange of information between Trump surrogates and intermediaries for the Russian government.” 
The point that Franken was clearly driving at was that Sessions, having supported Trump and been a Trump-campaign surrogate, should recuse himself as attorney general from any investigation probing communications between the Trump campaign and Russian officials..."

Lunch video-----Dirty Harry IV - Too much sugar is bad for you

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Poll: CNN Brand Continues to Plummet

Poll: CNN Brand Continues to Plummet:

"CNN’s brand continues to go in a downward spiral, according to a poll.
A YouGov poll shows that CNN falls behind MSNBC and Fox News in brand perception, the Daily Caller reports.

The poll asked respondents, “If you’ve heard anything about the brand in the last two weeks, through advertising, news or word of mouth, was it positive or negative?”"

Answer needed!-----Did Attorney Act Unethically on Trump's Travel 'Ban'?

Did Attorney Act Unethically on Trump's Travel 'Ban'?:
"The White House seems poised to issue a revised executive order restricting visas from seven terrorist havens until sufficient vetting procedures are in place.
Yet one related issue has not been fully explored: The way the arguments over the original order may have been sabotaged in the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.
On its way to upholding an injunction issued against the original executive order, the Ninth Circuit failed to even discuss the relevant federal immigration provision that authorized the president’s action.
At oral argument, the government was represented by career lawyer August Flentje.
As Paul Mirengoff at Powerline says, Flentje “did not argue effectively” -- an understatement, according to my sources.
But why was Flentje arguing the case in the first place instead of Acting Solicitor General Noel Francisco, an exceptional lawyer who has argued numerous cases before the U.S. Supreme Court and who filed an outstanding brief in the case?
Because on the day before oral argument, Francisco recused himself from the case..."

Is Something Strange Happening Inside the Earth?

Is Something Strange Happening Inside the Earth? | The Daily Sheeple
"Why are “giant fountains of lava” suddenly pouring out of some of the most dangerous volcanoes on the entire planet, and why are so many long dormant volcanoes suddenly roaring back to life?  
The spectacular eruption of Mt. Etna in Italy is making headlines all over the world, but it is far from alone.  
According to Volcano Discovery, 35 major volcanoes either are erupting right now or have just recently erupted, and dozens of others are stirring.  
So what is causing this upsurge in volcanic activity?  Is something strange happening inside the Earth?

...Meanwhile, a number of large volcanoes that have been dormant for a very long time all over the world have started springing back to life.

For instance, the only active volcano in India has suddenly started “spewing lava and ash” after being silent for 150 years…

...And as you have seen, this isn’t isolated to just one or two geographic regions.  
It literally is happening all over the globe.

Last month, Indonesia’s Mount Sinabung in the southern hemisphere erupted seven times in the space of a single day, and meanwhile authorities in the northern hemisphere were warning us that four of Iceland’s biggest volcanoes are preparing to erupt.

Indonesia and Iceland are about as far apart as you can get, and yet they are both being affected by this worldwide phenomenon.

Without a doubt, something definitely appears to be causing a significant increase in worldwide seismic activity.

Let’s talk about earthquakes for a moment.  
A website known as the Big Wobble recently published an article that included two extraordinary maps.  
The first map showed the number of major earthquakes from January 1900 to January 1917, and the second map showed the number of major earthquakes from January 2000 to January 2017.  
The difference between the two maps was startling to say the least.
It is becoming extremely difficult to deny that something is happening to the crust of our planet, and many are becoming concerned about what we could soon experience if the level of seismic activity continues to rise.

We already talked about Mt. Etna, but a much greater threat in Italy appears to be awakening under the city of Naples.  A massive supervolcano known as “Campi Flegrei” is close to a “critical state”, and if it erupts the consequences will be beyond catastrophic..."
Read on!

Anti-Trump ‘Women in White’ spectacle falls flat

Anti-Trump ‘Women in White’ spectacle falls flat:

"Female Democrats wore white to President Trump’s first speech to a joint session of Congress to convey a solidarity, sister-type rebuke of the White House on women’s issues – but the message fell a bit flat.

Some in the House chamber watched with wonder as woman after woman entered wearing white, not understanding the reasons behind the uniform color.

And as the wearers of white themselves pointed out: The color actually signifies a slew of political and cultural messaging. Confusing?

Indeed."

Democrat control-----Does Detroit's boil water advisory affect you? Use this map

Does Detroit's boil water advisory affect you? Use this map:
"Tens of thousands of workers in downtown Detroit — likely including bankers slurping coffee in their offices and restaurant workers prepping salads and fruit for Wednesday's lunch hour — unknowingly were using water most of the day Wednesday that the city water department was advising might not be safe to drink.

Tuesday night, the Detroit Water & Sewerage Department gave vague boundaries for the boil water alert but didn't specifically spell out that it included most of the city including downtown.
One of downtown Detroit's biggest landlords advised its tenants — including trendy restaurants and towering office buildings — they weren't affected.
It wasn't until a revised advisory was issued late Wednesday morning that it became clear the affected area included all of downtown and Midtown, the home of a half-dozen hospitals and Wayne State University. 
It extended west to much of Corktown and east of downtown to Connor..."

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Stealth Sanctuary to Avoid Losing Federal Funds, Police Chief Pens Spanish Letter Assuring Illegal Aliens - Judicial Watch

Stealth Sanctuary to Avoid Losing Federal Funds, Police Chief Pens Spanish Letter Assuring Illegal Aliens - Judicial Watch:

"Guaranteeing illegal aliens that they’ll be shielded from federal authorities technically constitutes a sanctuary city, but Windsor officials say this could bring consequences under the new administration so they’re keeping it quiet. A local Spanish newspaper article reports that town manager Linda Kelly, a seasoned government official, has recommended that Windsor keep its sanctuary practices under the radar because President Donald Trump has threatened to cut federal funds to sanctuary cities. Instead, Windsor will adopt a resolution that omits the word sanctuary, instead declaring the town to be a united community that values diversity and the contributions of all residents."

History for March 3

History for March 3 - On-This-Day.com
Alexander Graham Bell 1847, Rupert Brooke 1887, Matthew Ridgway 1895


Jean Harlow 1911, James Doohan 1920, Jackie Joyner-Kersee 1962 - Olympic track and field gold medalist


1845 - Florida became the 27th U.S. state.


1903 - In St. Louis, MO, Barney Gilmore was arrested for spitting.


1903 - The U.S. imposed a $2 head tax on immigrants.


1931 - The "Star Spangled Banner," written by Francis Scott Key, was adopted as the American national anthem. The song was originally a poem known as "Defense of Fort McHenry."


1952 - The U.S. Supreme Court upheld New York's Feinberg Law that banned Communist teachers in the U.S.


1978 - The remains of Charles Chaplin were stolen from his grave in Cosier-sur-Vevey, Switzerland. The body was recovered 11 weeks later near Lake Geneva.


1980 - The submarine Nautilus was decommissioned. The vessels final voyage had ended on May 26, 1979.


1991 - Rodney King was severely beaten by Los Angeles police officers. The scene was captured on amateur video. (California)

Federal Court Hearing Tuesday, March 7, in Clinton Email Case, Judicial Watch Seeking Answers on Abedin/Weiner Laptop Emails - Judicial Watch

Federal Court Hearing Tuesday, March 7, in Clinton Email Case, Judicial Watch Seeking Answers on Abedin/Weiner Laptop Emails - Judicial Watch:

"Items of discussion at the hearing will be the emails of Clinton aide Huma Abedin that were found on the laptop of Anthony Weiner, Abedin’s estranged husband. Judicial Watch also will be seeking answers as to the timing of the release of Clinton’s emails that were recovered by the FBI in its investigation of the server used by Clinton and others."

Ex-Clinton volunteer slammed, loses job, after swipe at widow of fallen SEAL | Fox News

Ex-Clinton volunteer slammed, loses job, after swipe at widow of fallen SEAL | Fox News:

"A former Hillary Clinton volunteer drew swift condemnation -- and lost his job -- after mocking the widow of a fallen Navy SEAL who was honored by the president during his congressional address Tuesday night.

Dan Grilo, who said in his Twitter profile that he was a former volunteer for both Hillary Clinton and President Barack Obama, made the remarks after Trump paid tribute to Carryn Owens. She is the widow of U.S. Navy SEAL William “Ryan” Owens, who was killed in a counterterrorism raid in Yemen last month."

Moral Outrage Is Self-Serving, Say Psychologists - Hit & Run : Reason.com

Moral Outrage Is Self-Serving, Say Psychologists - Hit & Run : Reason.com:
"When people publicly rage about perceived injustices that don't affect them personally, we tend to assume this expression is rooted in altruism—a "disinterested and selfless concern for the well-being of others."
But new research suggests that professing such third-party concern—what social scientists refer to as "moral outrage"—is often a function of self-interest, wielded to assuage feelings of personal culpability for societal harms or reinforce (to the self and others) one's own status as a Very Good Person.
Outrage expressed "on behalf of the victim of [a perceived] moral violation" is often thought of as "a prosocial emotion" rooted in "a desire to restore justice by fighting on behalf of the victimized," explain Bowdoin psychology professor Zachary Rothschild and University of Southern Mississippi psychology professor Lucas A. Keefer in the latest edition of Motivation and Emotion.
Yet this conventional construction—moral outrage as the purview of the especially righteous—is "called into question" by research on guilt, they say..."

The Most Expensive m² of Prime Property in the World | Statista

• Chart: The Most Expensive m² of Prime Property in the World | Statista: 
"...This infographic shows the number of square metres of prime property 1 million US dollars will buy you in selected cities around the world."

McAuliffe Vetoes Bill to Investigate Virginia Voter Rolls

McAuliffe Vetoes Bill to Investigate Virginia Voter Rolls:

"Democratic Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe vetoed a bill that would require investigations of jurisdictions in the state whose voter rolls contain more registered voters than citizens who are eligible to vote.

The bill, first introduced by Republican state Sen. Mark D. Obenshain, was prompted by a report that shed light on eight Virginia counties that had more registered voters on their voter rolls than eligible voters."

Socialism. Doesn't work ANYWHERE!-----Venezuela is down to its last $10 billion

Venezuela is down to its last $10 billion - Mar. 1, 2017
"Caracas is running out of cash.

Venezuela only has $10.5 billion in foreign reserves left, according to its most recent central bank data.
For rest of the year, Venezuela owes roughly $7.2 billion in outstanding debt payments.
In 2011, Venezuela had roughly $30 billion in reserves. 
In 2015, it had $20 billion. 
The trend can't persist much longer, but it's hard to know exactly when Venezuela will run completely out of cash.
"The question is: Where is the floor?" says Siobhan Morden, head of Latin America fixed income strategy at Nomura Holdings. 
"If oil prices stagnate and foreign reserves reach zero, then the clock is going to start on a default."
According to the country's recently released 2016 financial report, about $7.7 billion of its remaining $10.5 billion of reserves is in gold. 
To make debt payments in the past year, Venezuela shipped gold to Switzerland..."

Yeah. She's nuts.-----Rachel Dolezal changes name to African phrase for 'gift of God' - NY Daily News

Rachel Dolezal changes name to African phrase for 'gift of God' - NY Daily News: 
"Rachel Dolezal legally changed her name in October to reflect the heritage she claims she identifies with.
The 39-year-old white former NAACP leader filed to change her name to Nkechi Amare Diallo, according to court documents in Spokane, Wash.
Nkechi, short for Nkechinyere, comes from the Igbo word for “what God has given” or “gift of God” in Nigeria.
Diallo, which has African origins, means “bold.”
Rachel Dolezal on brink of homelessness, living off food stamps
Dolezal tweeted Wednesday afternoon that “the story behind my name change will be in my book.”

Lunch video-----Restored B-29 takes to the air

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Ohio investigation found 385 non-US citizens registered to vote, 82 cast illegal ballots

Ohio investigation found 385 non-US citizens registered to vote, 82 cast illegal ballots:

"Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted announced an investigation has uncovered that hundreds of non-US citizens are registered to vote in the state, and dozens of them voted illegally.

According to a release from Husted, 385 people who are not citizens of the United States are registered to vote in Ohio. Out of those, 82 voted in at least one election in the last year."

Air Force to Retire Iconic Predator Drone

Air Force to Retire Iconic Predator Drone - Defensetech:
"As the Air Force moves to an all MQ-9 Reaper remotely piloted combat aircraft fleet, it will officially retire the MQ-1 Predator in 2018, the service announced last week.
To prepare, some units — such as the 20th Attack Squadron at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri — will halt flight operations July 1."