President Donald Trump rallied supporters in Topeka, Kansas Saturday night with the charge that they have the opportunity on midterm Election Day to render their own verdict on Democrats conduct throughout the Brett Kavanaugh Supreme Court confirmation.
“But each of you will have a chance in just four weeks to render your verdict on the Democrats’ conduct, at the ballot box. Gotta vote,” Trump told the extremely enthusiastic crowd. “On November 6 you will have the chance to stop the radical Democrats – and that’s what they’ve become – by electing a Republican House and a Republican Senate. We will increase our majorities. We need more Republicans.”
“We have been energized,” said Trump to a crowd loud in their cheers amidst a sea of waving signs. “If Democrats are willing to cause such destruction in the pursuit of power, just imagine the devastation they would cause if they ever obtained the power they so desperately want and grab.”
“Well if North Korea comes through, yes. I’ll say this, if Donald Trump gets the Nobel Peace Prize, liberals all over the world will jump out of buildings,” Graham said when asked whether he thought Trump would win.
From behind the camera, someone remarked that a lot of people around the world don’t particularly like Trump.
Graham continued, “It’s not about being liked, it’s about results. So I think he’s doing a good job destroying ISIS, taking Iran on, but if we get North Korea to give up their nukes and live in peace, God, he would deserve a Nobel Peace Prize.”
President Donald Trump on Monday awarded the Medal of Honor to formerArmy Staff Sgt. Ronald Shurer II, a Secret Service agent who is now fighting a battle with cancer.
"Today is a truly proud and special day for those of us here in the White House because Ron works right here alongside of us on the Secret Service counter-assault team; these are incredible people," Trump told a crowded room filled with Shurer's family, fellow soldiers and Army senior leaders.
Trump then told the story of Shurer's bravery as a Green Beret on a daring April 6, 2008, mission in the Shok Valley of Afghanistan to "hunt down a deadly terrorist, a leader in that world … [who] was in a remote mountain village."
"Ron was among two dozen Special Forces soldiers and 100 Afghan commandos who dropped off by helicopter into Shok Valley, a rocky barren valley, far away from reinforcements," Trump said.
The raw emotion and bipartisan outrage sparked by the test vote Friday for Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh has spilled over into dueling online fundraising efforts.
GoFundMe pages raising money for Dr. Christine Blasey Ford — the woman who testified that Kavanaugh sexually assaulted her at a high school party in 1982 — were flooded with donations after Blasey Ford mentioned the crowdfunding sites during the nationally televised hearing.
By Friday afternoon, a GoFundMe campaign for Blasey Ford had raised nearly $542,000 and had stopped. Donations to one page jumped from $179,000 before her testimony. A separate fund to raise funds to endow an academic chair and/or scholarships in Blasey Ford’s name raised $29,536.
“We are working directly with all campaign organizers and guarantee the funds raised will be transferred directly to the Ford family,” GoFundMe spokeswoman Catherine Cichy told MarketWatch.
Meanwhile supporters of Kavanaugh, who angrily maintained his innocence at Thursday’s hearing, had poured in nearly $607,000 into a GoFundMe campaign, up from just $68,000 a week ago, to raise money “for Brett Kavanaugh’s family to use for security or however they see fit,” the organizer wrote. (Both Blasey Ford and Kavanaugh have said they’ve received death threats.)
HELENA, Mont. – The Jehovah's Witnesses must pay $35 million to a woman who says the church's national organization ordered Montana clergy members not to report her sexual abuse as a child at the hands of a congregation member, a jury ruled in a verdict.
A judge must review the penalty, and the Jehovah's Witnesses' national organization — Watchtower Bible and Tract Society of New York — plans to appeal.
Still, the 21-year-old woman's attorneys say Wednesday's verdict sends a message to the church to report child abuse to outside authorities.
"Hopefully that message is loud enough that this will cause the organization to change its priorities in a way that they will begin prioritizing the safety of children so that other children aren't abused in the future," attorney Neil Smith said Thursday.
The Office of Public Information at the World Headquarters of Jehovah's Witnesses responded to the verdict with an unsigned statement.
"Jehovah's Witnesses abhor child abuse and strive to protect children from such acts. Watchtower is pursuing appellate review," it said.
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https://www.foxnews.com/us/jury-jehovahs-witnesses-must-pay-35m-to-abuse-survivor
Homeland security officials are investigating 3,500 Chinese migrants who used fake stories to win asylum in the United States and 10,000 of their chain-migration relatives who subsequently migrated into the United States.
An NPR report quotes an unidentified Chinese migrant — identified as “Lawrence” — who helped prosecutors in 2012 target the initial group of immigration lawyers and aides. But Lawrence is now refusing to help officials prepare deportation cases against thousands of the Chinese asylum recipients:
“Because targets are different,” he says. “Those Chinese immigrants — those clients … their attorney just tell lie to them, to do that.”
The way Lawrence tells it, he is fighting a larger battle now against government agencies that are mixing up what is legal with what is right. He wants no part in helping the government use the letter of the law to strip asylum from people who won it years ago — even if that means he has to remain in hiding.
According to Lawrence, DHS asked him in 2017 to help resolve more than 2,200 cases.
With Justice Brett Kavanaugh now on the Supreme Court, President Donald Trump continues making good on his pledge to use Supreme Court nominations to save the Second Amendment from “people like Hillary Clinton.”
During an October 9, 2016, presidential debate, Trump said, “I am looking to appoint judges very much in the mold of Justice Scalia. … People that will respect the Constitution of the United States. And I think that this is so important–also, the Second Amendment, which is totally under siege by people like Hillary Clinton.
Trump made clear that his Supreme Court picks will “respect the Second Amendment and what it stands for, and what it represents.”
Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME) faced a torrent of death threats and abuse on Twitter following her declaration that she would vote to confirm Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court, and her remarks in defense of the presumption of innocence. So far, Twitter has taken no action, allowing the threats against a sitting Senator to remain on the platform.
Multiple Twitter users said they wished to “punch” Sen. Collins.
At least one tweeter called for her death.
Others simply bombarded Sen. Collins with abuse.
Smelly, smelly GOP c*nt
— Shelly (@shmadge) October 6, 2018
@SenatorCollins is a feckless c*nt who has determined her legacy as a supporter of sexual predators and voted her party of hate over truth and justice. May she rot in hell
— Harlan (@HarlanDG) October 6, 2018
Twitter has been slow to respond to death threats against Republicans in the past, at times taking weeks to remove the threatening content. The platform’s double standards can also be seen in the way it handles complaints of abuse against conservatives and individuals linked to conservatives. More love here
I got a large glossy mailer yesterday asking for my vote for Suzana Cain for WCBOE. I looked at who mailed it. It was the Coastal Association of Realtors. Their sending it independently doesn't count as a donation to the candidate. For that they gave her a check for $2000.
I went to the organization's website and saw the others who are endorsed (and paid) by them. These are the same people who endorse Jack Heath and Jake Day. I'm sure that anyone with half a lick of sense can connect the dots.
I'd encourage everyone find out more about these candidates and think why the Realtors and landlords want them in power so badly.
Dover, Delaware - The Delaware State Police have arrested a New York man in connection with suspected counterfeit products and proceeds during a traffic stop.
The incident occurred on Saturday, October 6, 2018 at approximately 10:06 a.m. when troopers conducted a traffic stop on a 2006 Toyota Sienna Van for a traffic violation in the area of the Dover Toll Plaza. The suspect vehicle was traveling southbound in the right lane of (SR 1 Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway) and conducted an improper lane change by erratically switching into the left lane for the EZ-Pass traffic. During the initial approach to the vehicle, contact was made with the driver and an odor of marijuana was detected emanating from the vehicle. The driver, Alsurymi Abdulrahman 33 of Bronx, New York, was contacted and appeared nervous. When asked for his license and registration, the passenger opened the glove box and in plain view was a large amount of U.S. currency. The driver quickly shut the glove box in an attempt to prevent the discovery of the counterfeit currency. In addition, the rear of the vehicle had an open bag containing a large amount of U.S. currency. A search warrant for the vehicle was completed and the occupants were transported back to Troop 3, Camden. A Delaware State Police K-9 Unit conducted a canine scan and positively alerted on the vehicle for presence of illegal narcotics inside the vehicle.
The search of the Toyota Sienna Van revealed large amounts of counterfeit Apple electronics products which included 31 Lightning USB cables, (5) Ear Plugs, (110) USB Power Adapters and (91) I-phone 7 USB Lightning cables. A total of $72,600.00 in suspected counterfeit product proceeds were located and seized.
Alsurymi Abdulrahman, 33 of Bronx, New York was charged with Counterfeit Trademark (Felony), Driving without a Licence and Improper Lane Change. He was arraigned before Justice of the Peace Court 7 and posted $500.00 secured bond.
What are your attic treasures worth? How can folks age 55 and over maintain an active lifestyle?
Answers to both questions can be found at one place! The second Antiques Appraisal Fair and the Thrive: Senior Life After 55 senior expo will both be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 13, at MAC, Inc., Salisbury.
Find out what your attic treasures are worth at the Antiques Appraisal Fair. Antiques experts Charlene Upham and Steve Blumenauer will offer verbal fair market appraisals of antiques, artwork, jewelry, collectibles, silver, coins and more. Bring photos of larger items to be appraised.
Spectator admission is free; the cost for appraisals is $5 for one item, $10 for three items. An antique car show and silent auction also are planned.
This event is being presented by MAC, Inc., and the Westside Historical Society.
The antiques event is being held in conjunction with Thrive: Senior Life After 55, a senior expo featuring displays by area businesses and services offering information to help those age 55+ enjoy a healthy and active lifestyle. In addition to displays and presentations by many area businesses of particular interest to those age 55 and older, there will be door prizes and other giveaways.
Admission to the senior expo is free. MAC is located off Snow Hill Road in Salisbury, behind the Holly Center.
For more information on either event, call 410-742-0505.
Wicomico County Executive Bob Culver is pleased to announce that the County has received a federal grant award of $820,000 from the National Parks Service through the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) for future development of the property known as "Pirate's Wharf." The grant is subject to approval by the Wicomico County Council.
County officials are tentatively scheduled to meet with the County Council October 16 to discuss acceptance of the grant. If approved, a master planning process would begin this fall, which would include opportunities for public input.
"We are pleased that the National Parks Service and Maryland DNR has chosen to support this project," explained Wicomico County Executive Bob Culver. "The property has such potential to be a quality of life asset for County residents and visitors alike and we look forward to making this become a reality."
A work group established by the County Executive in 2017 recommended public water access, multi-use/low-impact recreational activities and maintenance of the property's natural resources as top priorities to consider in future development.
"'The Pirate's Wharf development project supports the Maryland Department of Natural Resources' mission of creating diverse outdoor recreational opportunities for Maryland citizens and visitors," said Ingrid Brofman, Natural Resources Planner at MD DNR. "This additional access to nature on the beautiful Wicomico River will provide residents enjoyment, along with increased health benefits from walking, kayaking and spending time outdoors."
The LWCF grant requires completion of the project within a four-year period, though County officials are hopeful the project can be completed sooner. Any questions related to the project should be directed to Wicomico County Recreation, Parks & Tourism at 410-548-4900.
