Saturday, March 16, 2019
7 Reasons Why the Equality Act Is Anything But | The Heritage Foundation
7 Reasons Why the Equality Act Is Anything But | The Heritage Foundation:
Most Americans don’t want a nationwide bathroom requirement, health care mandate, or “preferred pronoun” law based on gender identity, but congressional Democrats seem to think it’s time to impose them. Nancy Pelosi delivered Wednesday on her promise to introduce the so-called Equality Act, which would elevate sexual orientation and gender identity to protected classes in federal anti-discrimination law. Although that may sound nice in theory, in practice sexual orientation and gender identity policies at the state and local level have caused profound harms to Americans from all walks of life.
How might a sexual orientation and gender identity law on the federal level, as introduced in the House and Senate, affect you and your community? Here are seven ways:
How might a sexual orientation and gender identity law on the federal level, as introduced in the House and Senate, affect you and your community? Here are seven ways:
Federal government spends $4.6M on crab and lobster tails in a month: Report | Fox Business
Federal government spends $4.6M on crab and lobster tails in a month: Report | Fox Business
"The federal goverment has an apparent taste for pricey shellfish, chowing down on $4.6 million worth of lobster tail and crab in the final month of the fiscal year 2018, according to OpenTheBooks.com
The use-it-or-lose-it spending spree last year racked up $97 billion of U.S. tax payer money on 509,828 contracts, an increase of more than 16 percent compared to the prior year.
“We looked at the year, it was $22 million spent by the Pentagon on lobster tail alone, over the course of the past four years on lobster tail alone it was nearly $55 million,”...
...“More than half of [the spending] was in the last week,” Andrzejewski said on “Bulls & Bears Opens a New Window. .”
“Incredibly, one out of every ten contracts procured during the entire year was spent in the last week.”...
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"The federal goverment has an apparent taste for pricey shellfish, chowing down on $4.6 million worth of lobster tail and crab in the final month of the fiscal year 2018, according to OpenTheBooks.comThe use-it-or-lose-it spending spree last year racked up $97 billion of U.S. tax payer money on 509,828 contracts, an increase of more than 16 percent compared to the prior year.
“We looked at the year, it was $22 million spent by the Pentagon on lobster tail alone, over the course of the past four years on lobster tail alone it was nearly $55 million,”...
...“More than half of [the spending] was in the last week,” Andrzejewski said on “Bulls & Bears Opens a New Window. .”
“Incredibly, one out of every ten contracts procured during the entire year was spent in the last week.”...
Read on!
Schools Told to Teach Eight-Year-Olds That ‘Boys Can Have Periods Too'
Schools Told to Teach Eight-Year-Olds That ‘Boys Can Have Periods Too'
"Schools in Brighton have been ordered to teach children as young as eight that people “of all genders” can have periods, as well as to install sanitary waste disposal units in every toilet room.
The instructions were included in guidelines published by the local council earlier this month on ‘Taking a Period Positive Approach in Brighton & Hove Schools’, which assert there is “more work to do across all settings to prevent and reduce stigma related to periods and talking about periods”.
Under the subheading ‘key messages’, teachers are told to stress to pupils that “trans boys and men and non-binary people may have periods” as well as that “periods are something to celebrate and we can see this in ceremonies and celebrations across the world”...
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"Schools in Brighton have been ordered to teach children as young as eight that people “of all genders” can have periods, as well as to install sanitary waste disposal units in every toilet room.The instructions were included in guidelines published by the local council earlier this month on ‘Taking a Period Positive Approach in Brighton & Hove Schools’, which assert there is “more work to do across all settings to prevent and reduce stigma related to periods and talking about periods”.
Under the subheading ‘key messages’, teachers are told to stress to pupils that “trans boys and men and non-binary people may have periods” as well as that “periods are something to celebrate and we can see this in ceremonies and celebrations across the world”...
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21ST CENTURY PROBLEMS: Restaurants have been slow to recognize, much less meet, the needs of plus-size…
Instapundit Blog Archive 21ST CENTURY PROBLEMS
"Restaurants have been slow to recognize, much less meet, the needs of plus-size Americans.
But there are signs of a new activism and awareness.
Yes, that’s what we need.
More “activism.”
"Restaurants have been slow to recognize, much less meet, the needs of plus-size Americans.
But there are signs of a new activism and awareness.
Yes, that’s what we need.
More “activism.”
Plus: “For people who identify as large, plus-size or fat, dining out can be a social and physical minefield.”
Wait, so you can just “identify” as fat?
Then why don’t fat people just “identify” as slim? Problem solved!
Well, except for the problem of dumb lifestyle journalism at the New York Times, which is apparently insoluble.--Posted by Glenn Reynolds"
Wait, so you can just “identify” as fat?
Then why don’t fat people just “identify” as slim? Problem solved!
Well, except for the problem of dumb lifestyle journalism at the New York Times, which is apparently insoluble.--Posted by Glenn Reynolds"
Lindsey Graham calls for special counsel to probe FBI handling of Hillary Clinton - Washington Times
Lindsey Graham calls for special counsel to probe FBI handling of Hillary Clinton - Washington Times:
Sen. Lindsey Graham called Thursday for Congress to create a special counsel to probe the FBI and Justice Department, saying evidence is mounting that they treated Hillary Clinton more leniently than they did President Trump during the 2016 election campaign.
Mr. Graham made the call as newly released documents show the extent of anti-Trump sentiment among FBI employees who were instrumental in handling the investigation into Mrs. Clinton’s secret email server and in launching the Russia investigation that turned into Robert Mueller’s special counsel probe.
The documents released this week — transcripts of interviews from fired FBI agent Peter Strzok and former FBI lawyer Lisa Page — show they were determined to prevent Mr. Trump from becoming president and had impeachment on their minds once he did take office.
Mr. Graham made the call as newly released documents show the extent of anti-Trump sentiment among FBI employees who were instrumental in handling the investigation into Mrs. Clinton’s secret email server and in launching the Russia investigation that turned into Robert Mueller’s special counsel probe.
The documents released this week — transcripts of interviews from fired FBI agent Peter Strzok and former FBI lawyer Lisa Page — show they were determined to prevent Mr. Trump from becoming president and had impeachment on their minds once he did take office.
Radical Muslims Murder 32 Nigerian Christians, Torch Church in Brutal Attack | CBN News
Radical Muslims Murder 32 Nigerian Christians, Torch Church in Brutal Attack | CBN News
"Radical Muslims murdered more than 30 Christians in Nigeria last week.
This is just the latest account of systematic Islamic violence towards Christ-followers in that country.
The Guardian reports that Fulani herdsmen assaulted the Christians around 4 a.m. in Karamar village in the Maro district of Kajuru.
The herdsman reportedly set fire to several houses and a church.
The terrorists then sporadically shot at families trying to escape the blaze, killing 32 people.
..."Realistically speaking, Christianity is on the brink of extinction in Nigeria," Emmanuel claimed during a forum.
"The ascendancy of Sharia ideology in Nigeria rings the death knell for the Nigerian Church."...
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"Radical Muslims murdered more than 30 Christians in Nigeria last week.This is just the latest account of systematic Islamic violence towards Christ-followers in that country.
The Guardian reports that Fulani herdsmen assaulted the Christians around 4 a.m. in Karamar village in the Maro district of Kajuru.
The herdsman reportedly set fire to several houses and a church.
The terrorists then sporadically shot at families trying to escape the blaze, killing 32 people.
..."Realistically speaking, Christianity is on the brink of extinction in Nigeria," Emmanuel claimed during a forum.
"The ascendancy of Sharia ideology in Nigeria rings the death knell for the Nigerian Church."...
Read all.
History for March 16
History for March 16 - On-This-Day.com
James Madison 1751 - Fourth president of the United States., Maxim Gorky 1868 - Writer known as Alexei Maximovich Peshkov, Jerry Lewis 1926 - Actor, comedian
Chuck Woolery 1941 - Game show host ("Love Connection", "Lingo"), Robin Williams 1947 - Country singer, Erik Estrada 1949 - Actor ("CHiPs")
1802 - The U.S. Congress established the West Point Military Academy in New York.
1964 - U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson submitted a $1 billion war on poverty program to Congress.
Friday, March 15, 2019
Obama officials grilled over Hillary's unauthorized emails - WND
Obama officials grilled over Hillary's unauthorized emails - WND:
Government watchdog Judicial Watch, whose Freedom of Information Act lawsuit during the Obama administration uncovered the scandal over Hillary Clinton transmitting classified information through an unauthorized email, has announced a series of depositions for government officials involved.
Government watchdog Judicial Watch, whose Freedom of Information Act lawsuit during the Obama administration uncovered the scandal over Hillary Clinton transmitting classified information through an unauthorized email, has announced a series of depositions for government officials involved.
Germany to close all 84 of its coal-fired power plants, will rely primarily on renewable energy - Los Angeles Times
Germany to close all 84 of its coal-fired power plants, will rely primarily on renewable energy - Los Angeles Times
"Germany, one of the world’s biggest consumers of coal, will shut down all 84 of its coal-fired power plants over the next 19 years to meet its international commitments in the fight against climate change, a government commission said Saturday.
...Coal plants account for 40% of Germany’s electricity, itself a reduction from recent years when coal dominated power production.
...“There won’t be any more coal-burning plants in Germany by 2038.”
The decision to quit coal follows an earlier bold energy policy move by the German government, which decided to shut down all of its nuclear power plants by 2022 in the wake of Japan’s Fukushima disaster in 2011..."
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"Germany, one of the world’s biggest consumers of coal, will shut down all 84 of its coal-fired power plants over the next 19 years to meet its international commitments in the fight against climate change, a government commission said Saturday....Coal plants account for 40% of Germany’s electricity, itself a reduction from recent years when coal dominated power production.
...“There won’t be any more coal-burning plants in Germany by 2038.”
The decision to quit coal follows an earlier bold energy policy move by the German government, which decided to shut down all of its nuclear power plants by 2022 in the wake of Japan’s Fukushima disaster in 2011..."
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Birthright Citizenship and Dual Citizenship: Harbingers of Administrative Tyranny - Imprimis
Birthright Citizenship—the policy whereby the children of illegal aliens born within the geographical limits of the United States are entitled to American citizenship—is a great magnet for illegal immigration. Many believe that this policy is an explicit command of the Constitution, consistent with the British common law system. But this is simply not true.
Ravenna school board fires superintendent for low student achievement | mlive.com
Ravenna school board fires superintendent for low student achievement | mlive.com
"RAVENNA, MI – Disappointing standardized test results are a leading factor in an upcoming leadership change at Ravenna Public Schools.
The district has had the same superintendent since 2008, but that’s about to change.
Superintendent John VanLoon’s contract will not be renewed when it expires on June 30.
The Ravenna board of education has hired the Michigan Association of School Boards to assist in finding a new leader for the district.
...Funk said he hopes to find a superintendent who can improve student performance on standardized testing.
...Ravenna recently was given a “D” grade for 11th-graders’ performance on standardized tests in a study, 2018 Michigan Public High School Context and Performance (CAP) Report Card, that considers student poverty when grading schools..."
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The district has had the same superintendent since 2008, but that’s about to change.
Superintendent John VanLoon’s contract will not be renewed when it expires on June 30.
The Ravenna board of education has hired the Michigan Association of School Boards to assist in finding a new leader for the district.
...Funk said he hopes to find a superintendent who can improve student performance on standardized testing.
...Ravenna recently was given a “D” grade for 11th-graders’ performance on standardized tests in a study, 2018 Michigan Public High School Context and Performance (CAP) Report Card, that considers student poverty when grading schools..."
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Essentially the same in all "gun-free" countries----Note the 10 year prison "max penalty".---The Norwegian mass-murderer (2011). Anders Behring Breivik - Wikipedia
Anders Behring Breivik - Wikipedia"...On 22 July 2011, he killed eight people by detonating a van bomb amid Regjeringskvartalet in Oslo, then shot dead 69 participants of a Workers' Youth League (AUF) summer camp on the island of Utøya.[7][8]
In July 2012, he was convicted of mass murder, causing a fatal explosion, and terrorism.[9][10]
...On 24 August 2012, Oslo District Court delivered its verdict, finding Breivik sane and guilty of murdering 77 people.
He was sentenced to 21 years in prison, in a form of preventive detention that required a minimum of 10 years incarceration and the possibility of one or more extensions for as long as he is deemed a danger to society.
This is the maximum penalty in Norway.
[25](...the strictest penalty in the Norwegian judicial system, custody for 21 years, with a minimum time of 10 years)..."
UPDATE: http://www.nzlii.org/nz/other/nzlc/pp/PP41/PP41-8_.html
"...SENTENCING DISCRETION FOR MURDER--NEW ZEALAND JUDGES CURRENTLY HAVE NO DISCRETION in sentencing a defendant who has pleaded or been found guilty of murder.
The penalty for murder is mandatory: a sentence of life imprisonment with a non-parole period of at least 10 years.[207]..."
Rep. Collins Releases Lisa Page Interview Transcripts
Rep. Collins Releases Lisa Page Interview Transcripts:
Many details about Page's testimony have already been leaked -- such as her admission that, more than nine months after the FBI launched its "Crossfire Hurricane" counterintelligence operation to spy on the Trump campaign, the Bureau still had no case connecting Trump or his campaign to Russia’s election meddling.
Transcripts from the closed-door interview were also leaked to The Epoch Times in January.
One key finding from Page's testimony indicates that former CIA Director John Brennan was involved with the Steele dossier before the FBI was.
Transcripts from the closed-door interview were also leaked to The Epoch Times in January.
One key finding from Page's testimony indicates that former CIA Director John Brennan was involved with the Steele dossier before the FBI was.
Having rejected religion for themselves,... - Patricia Anthone
Having rejected religion for themselves,... - Patricia Anthone"Having rejected religion for themselves, denounced it as practiced by others and now attempting to obliterate its influence on public policy positions, Leftists today are filling the resulting void by treating "Global Warming" as a religion.
Consider:
Adherents are expected to accept the doctrine of "anthropomorphic global warming; a result of carbon pollution emitted by human activity" as an unquestioned article of faith.
They must do so irrespective of the fossil record which offers irrefutable evidence of Earth's historic climate patterns and atmospheric gasses.
The doctrinal construct of this "religion" provides a framework for viewing the world and their place within it.
It is inarguably the most self-destructive worldview ever to gain wide subscription: "Humankind is a scourge upon the Earth and must be greatly diminished lest it sully its own life-support system."
Intrinsic to this doctrine is the "cause" to which an adherent's life may be dedicated.
Adherents must proselytize the religion for new converts and advocate universal observation of the religion's tenets.
In the minds of those subscribed to the Church of Global Warming, only those who are "woke" to the imminent calamity threatened by "global warming" are qualified to make public policy pronouncements."
Waging War Against the Dead – American Greatness
Waging War Against the Dead – American Greatness
"The 21st century is in danger of becoming an era of statue smashing and historical erasure.
Not since the iconoclasts of the Byzantine Empire or the epidemic of statue destruction during the French Revolution has the world seen anything like the current war on the past.
In 2001, the primeval Taliban blew up two ancient Buddha statues in Afghanistan on grounds that their very existence was sacrilegious to Islam.
In 2015, ISIS militants entered a museum in Mosul, Iraq, and destroyed ancient, pre-Islamic statues and idols. Their mute crime? These artifacts predated the prophet Muhammad.
The West prides itself in the idea that liberal societies would never descend into such nihilism.
Think again.
In the last two years there has been a rash of statue toppling throughout the American South, aimed at wiping out memorialization of Confederate heroes.
There is also a renewed crusade to erase the memory of Italian explorer Christopher Columbus.
...There have been some unfortunate lessons from such vendettas against the images and names of the past.
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"The 21st century is in danger of becoming an era of statue smashing and historical erasure.
Not since the iconoclasts of the Byzantine Empire or the epidemic of statue destruction during the French Revolution has the world seen anything like the current war on the past.
In 2001, the primeval Taliban blew up two ancient Buddha statues in Afghanistan on grounds that their very existence was sacrilegious to Islam.In 2015, ISIS militants entered a museum in Mosul, Iraq, and destroyed ancient, pre-Islamic statues and idols. Their mute crime? These artifacts predated the prophet Muhammad.
The West prides itself in the idea that liberal societies would never descend into such nihilism.
Think again.
In the last two years there has been a rash of statue toppling throughout the American South, aimed at wiping out memorialization of Confederate heroes.
There is also a renewed crusade to erase the memory of Italian explorer Christopher Columbus.
...There have been some unfortunate lessons from such vendettas against the images and names of the past.
- ...Third, in the past there usually has been a cowardly element to historical erasure. Destruction was often done at night by roving vandals, or was sanctioned by extremist groups who bullied objectors. So too in the present. Many Confederate statues were torn down or defaced at night. City councils voted to change names or remove icons after being bullied by small pressure groups and media hysteria..."
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Ocasio-Cortez Melts Down Amid Mockery Of Her Wells Fargo Questions | Daily Wire
Ocasio-Cortez Melts Down Amid Mockery Of Her Wells Fargo Questions | Daily Wire:
At the hearing, titled "Holding Megabanks Accountable: An Examination of Wells Fargo’s Pattern of Consumer Abuses," Ocasio-Cortez launched into a series of causally problematic accusations, attempting to blame the bank for the "caging of children" at the border, hypothetical "spills," and "when we have to reinvest in infrastructure building sea walls from the erosion of ... infrastructure or cleanups, wildfires" (videos below).
At the hearing, titled "Holding Megabanks Accountable: An Examination of Wells Fargo’s Pattern of Consumer Abuses," Ocasio-Cortez launched into a series of causally problematic accusations, attempting to blame the bank for the "caging of children" at the border, hypothetical "spills," and "when we have to reinvest in infrastructure building sea walls from the erosion of ... infrastructure or cleanups, wildfires" (videos below).
Good for them!-----Dutch Orchestra Walks Out
مسلم يدعو الملکه إلى اعتناق الإسلام... - SafeShare.tv
Dutch Orchestra Walks Out
Dutch Orchestra Walks Out
"There may be hope left for Christianity?
When the most
liberal country in Europe pulls the plug on Islam, the world is beginning to
see the light.
Queen Beatrix of The Netherlands attended a concert in the capital, Amsterdam .
The Guest Conductor, who just happens to be Muslim, proceeded to give the Queen a lecture
on the "beauty" of Islam.
The entire orchestra got up and walked out, refusing to be associated with someone lecturing their Queen.
The staff of the music hall escorted the conductor off-stage, and after questioning, out of the building.
Now that took courage.
Good for the people of Holland .
Watch the walk out at the link below.
Bet you didn't see this on CBS, NBC, ABC, CNN or MSNBC.Would be nice if this got on Facebook and went viral....."
see the light.
Queen Beatrix of The Netherlands attended a concert in the capital, Amsterdam .
The Guest Conductor, who just happens to be Muslim, proceeded to give the Queen a lecture
on the "beauty" of Islam.
The entire orchestra got up and walked out, refusing to be associated with someone lecturing their Queen.
The staff of the music hall escorted the conductor off-stage, and after questioning, out of the building.
Now that took courage.
Good for the people of Holland .
Watch the walk out at the link below.
Bet you didn't see this on CBS, NBC, ABC, CNN or MSNBC.Would be nice if this got on Facebook and went viral....."
History for March 15
History for March 15 - On-This-Day.com
Andrew Jackson 1767, Alan L. Bean 1932 - Astronaut, Judd Hirsch 1935 - Actor ("Taxi")
Jimmy Lee Swaggart 1935 - Pastor, Mike Love 1941 - Musician (The Beach Boys), Fabio 1961 - Model
44 BC - Roman Emperor Julius Caesar was assassinated by high ranking Roman Senators. The day is known as the "Ides of March."
1938 - Oil was discovered in Saudi Arabia.
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