WASHINGTON -- National Action Network president Rev. Al Sharpton promised a “season of civil disobedience” in reaction to the nomination of Sen. Jeff Sessions (R-Ala.) for attorney general in the Trump administration.
Sharpton, an MSNBC host, said activists have planned a march in Washington on Jan. 14 during the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday weekend to protest the Sessions nomination. Sharpton recalled spending 90 days in jail for protesting on U.S. Navy land against military exercises on the island of Vieques in 2001 when George W. Bush was president, adding that civil disobedience usually works because it changes policy.
“We’re not just doing this to be doing it. We do it because it can lead to change and, believe me, there will be a season of civil disobedience particularly around the Sessions nomination,” he said Friday on a conference call with other civil rights organizations’ leaders such as Cornell William Brooks, president and CEO of the NAACP, and Janet Murguia, president and CEO of the National Council of La Raza.
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Angry Trump Demands Congressional Probe Into NBC Leak Of Top Secret Intelligence Report
On Thursday evening, during one of his latest Tweetstorms, Trump criticized leaks to several media outlets detailing contents of the classified Russian hacking report which Trump is set to go over any minute.
The leaks came before Trump’s own briefing on those details by the intelligence community. The 50-page report was delivered to US President Barack Obama on Thursday, and is to be delivered to President-elect Donald Trump on Friday by top intelligence officials, including Director of National Intelligence James Clapper and CIA Director John Brennan, the Washington Post reports, one of several outlets that were given priority over the president-elect in learning the details of the document. CNN and NBC News also reported on the classified report, sparking outrage from Trump.“How did NBC get ‘an exclusive look into the top secret report he (Obama) was presented?’ Who gave them this report and why? Politics!” Trump said in a tweet.
Then, moments ago, following his interview with the NYT this morning in which he suggested that the storm surrounding Russian hacking during the presidential campaign is "a political witch hunt" being carried out by his adversaries, who he said were embarrassed by their loss to him in the election last year, and just prior to the debriefing by US intelligence agencies meant to prove to Trump once and for all that Putin was indeed responsible for his election, an angry Trump doubled down and tweeted that he is "asking the chairs of the House and Senate committees to investigate top secret intelligence shared with NBC prior to me seeing it."
Poll: 73 Percent of Voters Want Trump to Succeed as President
The majority of voters want President-elect Donald Trump’s presidency to be successful, according to the latest Rasmussen Reports survey.
Seventy-three percent of all voters want Trump’s presidency to be successful, while 57 percent of Democrats want his presidency to be a success, according to Rasmussen Reports.
The results show that 91 percent of Republicans want Trump’s presidency to be a success..
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Seventy-three percent of all voters want Trump’s presidency to be successful, while 57 percent of Democrats want his presidency to be a success, according to Rasmussen Reports.
The results show that 91 percent of Republicans want Trump’s presidency to be a success..
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Trump: Only ‘stupid’ people, fools oppose better Russia ties
NEW YORK (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump said Saturday that “only ‘stupid’ people or fools” would dismiss closer ties with Russia, and he seemed unswayed after his classified briefing on an intelligence report that accused Moscow of meddling on his behalf in the election that catapulted him to power.
“Having a good relationship with Russia is a good thing, not a bad thing,” Trump said in a series of tweets.
He added, “We have enough problems without yet another one,” and said Russians would respect “us far more” under his administration than they do with Barack Obama in the White House.
Trump repeatedly has questioned the assessment by American intelligence agencies that the Kremlin interfered in the 2016 election, and a classified report presented to him Friday seemed to have little changed his thinking.
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“Having a good relationship with Russia is a good thing, not a bad thing,” Trump said in a series of tweets.
He added, “We have enough problems without yet another one,” and said Russians would respect “us far more” under his administration than they do with Barack Obama in the White House.
Trump repeatedly has questioned the assessment by American intelligence agencies that the Kremlin interfered in the 2016 election, and a classified report presented to him Friday seemed to have little changed his thinking.
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Rep. Duncan Hunter: Trump's ‘beautiful’ wall-- here's what he's gotta get right
Donald Trump’s proclamation that he would build a “wall” along the U.S.-Mexico border was a major selling point in his campaign for the presidency. It was this commitment that helped propel Trump to the forefront of a crowded field of primary opponents either unwilling or hesitant to back the idea, and it no less helped distinguish him significantly from Hillary Clinton on a major political issue important to Americans not just in border states, but nationwide.
It will soon be show-time for Trump, who will step into the Oval Office just weeks from now with high expectations, and there is no doubt that millions of Americans are eager to see him follow through on this promise—as with many others.
In 2006, Congress passed and President George W. Bush signed into the law the Secure Fence Act, mandating the construction of more than 700 miles of border fencing along the Southwest border. The law was predicated on replicating the success of the San Diego border fence, which starts at the Pacific Ocean and extends inland approximately 14-miles.
The design in San Diego is simple yet extremely effective. Built in the mid-1990’s, the San Diego border fence consists of two layers of fencing, separated by a high-speed border patrol road and equipped with all the bells and whistles to give the Border Patrol every advantage to respond to illegal crossings. In short order, the San Diego border fence ceased drug vehicle drive-thrus and reduced the smuggling of people and narcotics by 90 percent, according to law enforcement statistics.
But the Bush administration had other ideas. Once the prospect of amnesty unraveled, so did the Bush administration’s interest in fulfilling the mandates of the Secure Fence Act.
So what did the Bush administration do?
It will soon be show-time for Trump, who will step into the Oval Office just weeks from now with high expectations, and there is no doubt that millions of Americans are eager to see him follow through on this promise—as with many others.
In 2006, Congress passed and President George W. Bush signed into the law the Secure Fence Act, mandating the construction of more than 700 miles of border fencing along the Southwest border. The law was predicated on replicating the success of the San Diego border fence, which starts at the Pacific Ocean and extends inland approximately 14-miles.
The design in San Diego is simple yet extremely effective. Built in the mid-1990’s, the San Diego border fence consists of two layers of fencing, separated by a high-speed border patrol road and equipped with all the bells and whistles to give the Border Patrol every advantage to respond to illegal crossings. In short order, the San Diego border fence ceased drug vehicle drive-thrus and reduced the smuggling of people and narcotics by 90 percent, according to law enforcement statistics.
But the Bush administration had other ideas. Once the prospect of amnesty unraveled, so did the Bush administration’s interest in fulfilling the mandates of the Secure Fence Act.
So what did the Bush administration do?
Federal Worker Union Is Blocking Republican VA Reforms
President-elect Donald Trump promised to fire incompetent and dishonest Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) employees, but he will have to fight the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) — the largest federal worker union — every step of the way.
During the 115th Congress, Trump — along with Republican majorities in both the Senate and House of Representatives — can enact sweeping reforms to improve every department and agency in the federal workplace.
Republicans controlled the 114th Congress, too, but outgoing Democratic President Barack Obama routinely threatened to veto GOP proposals.
Trump and AFGE already share some history. When the GOP presidential candidate proposed expanding a VA program that lets veterans get private medical care, AFGE quickly blasted the idea.
“Donald Trump wants to throw veterans to the wolves. Private health care for veterans would be an expensive disaster, and no one should be fooled into believing otherwise,” said AFGE National President J. David Cox Sr.
As a first order of business, Trump will appoint a new Secretary of Veteran Affairs who will negotiate the “master agreement” between the department and the 360,000 workers there, mainly represented by AFGE. The new VA secretary hasn’t been selected yet, but experience in dealing with unions might be most relevant in selecting somebody capable of changing the department’s abysmal culture.
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During the 115th Congress, Trump — along with Republican majorities in both the Senate and House of Representatives — can enact sweeping reforms to improve every department and agency in the federal workplace.
Republicans controlled the 114th Congress, too, but outgoing Democratic President Barack Obama routinely threatened to veto GOP proposals.
Trump and AFGE already share some history. When the GOP presidential candidate proposed expanding a VA program that lets veterans get private medical care, AFGE quickly blasted the idea.
“Donald Trump wants to throw veterans to the wolves. Private health care for veterans would be an expensive disaster, and no one should be fooled into believing otherwise,” said AFGE National President J. David Cox Sr.
As a first order of business, Trump will appoint a new Secretary of Veteran Affairs who will negotiate the “master agreement” between the department and the 360,000 workers there, mainly represented by AFGE. The new VA secretary hasn’t been selected yet, but experience in dealing with unions might be most relevant in selecting somebody capable of changing the department’s abysmal culture.
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Ohio State Campus Carry Proponent Shot and Killed Near Campus
Tarak Underiner–a 20-year-old Ohio State University student and campus carry proponent–was shot and killed near campus early Thursday morning.
A motive for the shooting is not known, but police believe the incident was not random.
According to WCPO, police responded to a 911 call which indicated someone had been shot. Upon reaching the scene they found Underiner, who had been “shot multiple times.” He was pronounced dead at the scene.
WSYX reports that police found no evidence of forced entry and that Underiner’s two roommates are not considered suspects.
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A motive for the shooting is not known, but police believe the incident was not random.
According to WCPO, police responded to a 911 call which indicated someone had been shot. Upon reaching the scene they found Underiner, who had been “shot multiple times.” He was pronounced dead at the scene.
WSYX reports that police found no evidence of forced entry and that Underiner’s two roommates are not considered suspects.
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It's The Debt, Stupid - Massive Borrowing Binge Producing Fake Recovery
Obviously they’re all favorable, with the possible exception of German inflation – though even that is “welcome”. Taken together they paint a picture of a global economy that’s finally returning to the kind of solid growth and steady, positive inflation that most people consider both normal and good.
Unfortunately, the reason for the improvement is emphatically not good: In 2016 the world borrowed a huge amount of money and spent the proceeds. The result is “growth,” but not sustainable growth.
Consider:
Federal Debt in FY 2016 Jumped $1.4 Trillion, or $12,036 Per Household
(CNSNews.com) – In fiscal 2016, which ended on Friday, the federal debt increased $1,422,827,047,452.46, according to data released today by the U.S. Treasury.
At the close of business on Sept. 30, 2015, the last day of fiscal 2015, the federal debt was $18,150,617,666,484.33, according to the Treasury. By the close of business on Sept. 30, 2016, the last day of fiscal 2016, it had climbed to $19,573,444,713,936.79.
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Unfortunately, the reason for the improvement is emphatically not good: In 2016 the world borrowed a huge amount of money and spent the proceeds. The result is “growth,” but not sustainable growth.
Consider:
Federal Debt in FY 2016 Jumped $1.4 Trillion, or $12,036 Per Household
(CNSNews.com) – In fiscal 2016, which ended on Friday, the federal debt increased $1,422,827,047,452.46, according to data released today by the U.S. Treasury.
At the close of business on Sept. 30, 2015, the last day of fiscal 2015, the federal debt was $18,150,617,666,484.33, according to the Treasury. By the close of business on Sept. 30, 2016, the last day of fiscal 2016, it had climbed to $19,573,444,713,936.79.
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Is Obama Planning Something? ALL U.S. Aircraft Carriers Currently Sitting In Port Against Protocol
In what can only be described as a treasonous act, Obama has demanded that the entire U.S. Navy aircraft carrier group return to port for no reason whatsoever. They are now sitting ducks should a Nation seek to carry out an attack.
According to information displayed on GoNavy.jp , the Obama Administration has ordered every single active U.S. aircraft carrier home.
“The Eisenhower’s replacement carrier, the USS George H.W. Bush, was delayed by more than six months in the shipyards and will not be able to replace the Ike until early” 2017, Navy officials say.
“The aircraft carrier USS Nimitz welcomed Boy Scout Troop 1498, from Sequim, on the first community tour since the ship completed a 21-month extended incremental maintenance period at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard” last Thursday, according to the Kitsap Sun, and still remains in port.
The “Nimitz is currently pier-side preparing for the Board of Inspection and Survey (INSURV) material inspection that is scheduled through February. The ship is slated for a 2017 deployment.”
“San Diego-based ships and sailors attached to the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson’s strike group are scheduled to leave for deployment” later this week, KPBS.org reports, marking one of the only carriers to soon be deployed.
“Heading out to sea will be the Carl Vinson, cruiser USS Lake Champlain and destroyer Wayne E. Meyer. The Hawaii-based destroyer Michael Murphy will join them later.”
The USS Theodore Roosevelt is currently stowed up in a San Diego port and is still undergoing extensive repairs.
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According to information displayed on GoNavy.jp , the Obama Administration has ordered every single active U.S. aircraft carrier home.
“The Eisenhower’s replacement carrier, the USS George H.W. Bush, was delayed by more than six months in the shipyards and will not be able to replace the Ike until early” 2017, Navy officials say.
“The aircraft carrier USS Nimitz welcomed Boy Scout Troop 1498, from Sequim, on the first community tour since the ship completed a 21-month extended incremental maintenance period at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard” last Thursday, according to the Kitsap Sun, and still remains in port.
The “Nimitz is currently pier-side preparing for the Board of Inspection and Survey (INSURV) material inspection that is scheduled through February. The ship is slated for a 2017 deployment.”
“San Diego-based ships and sailors attached to the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson’s strike group are scheduled to leave for deployment” later this week, KPBS.org reports, marking one of the only carriers to soon be deployed.
“Heading out to sea will be the Carl Vinson, cruiser USS Lake Champlain and destroyer Wayne E. Meyer. The Hawaii-based destroyer Michael Murphy will join them later.”
The USS Theodore Roosevelt is currently stowed up in a San Diego port and is still undergoing extensive repairs.
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How George Soros Destroyed the Democratic Party
In 2016, Republicans control both legislative chambers in 32 states. That’s up from 16 in 2000.
What happened to the big donkey? Among other things, the Democrats decided to sell their base and their soul to a very bad billionaire and they got a very bad deal for both.
It was 2004. The poncho was the hottest fashion trend, there were 5 million new cases of AIDS and a former Nazi collaborator had bought the Democrat Party using the spare change in his sofa cushions.
And gone to war against the will of the people. This was what he modestly called his own “Soros Doctrine”.
“It is the central focus of my life,” George Soros declared. It was “a matter of life and death.” He vowed that he would become poor if it meant defeating the President of the United States.
Instead of going to the poorhouse, he threw in at least $15 million, all the spare change in the billionaire’s sofa cushions, dedicated to beating President Bush.
In his best lisping James Bond villain accent, Soros strode into the National Press Club and declared that he had “an important message to deliver to the American Public before the election” that was contained in a pamphlet and a book that he waved in front of the camera. Despite his “I expect you to die, Mr. Bond” voice, the international villain’s delivery was underwhelming. He couldn’t have sold brownies to potheads at four in the morning. He couldn’t even sell Bush-bashing to a roomful of left-wing reporters.
But he could certainly fund those who would. And that’s exactly what he did.
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Power Is Out In Pittsville
Estimated Restoration: Jan 9, 10:00 AM
Dude, Who’s To Say I’m Stoned?
Are the signs of marijuana intoxication so familiar to the public that prosecutors can rely on the observations of police in stoned driving cases, or are experts required?
That’s a question the state’s highest court is considering, hearing arguments Friday in the case of Thomas Gerhardt, who was charged with driving under the influence of drugs after a February 2013 traffic stop off Route 146.
“Like alcohol, marijuana usage at this point is so widespread — it is in the common experience of a juror — that an expert is not required,” Worcester prosecutor Michelle King argued before the Supreme Judicial Court.
Public defender Rebecca Jacobstein argued experts are necessary witnesses at trial to explain a police officer’s observations of an allegedly stoned driver, and said roadside impairment tests used to identify drunk drivers are not suitable to detect marijuana intoxication.
“There are no physical characteristics that permit an inference of impaired driving due to marijuana use, and a layperson does not have sufficient understanding of marijuana’s physical manifestations,” Jacobstein told the justices.
“What if he stumbles and he says, ‘Oh my goodness, I just had five joints,'” said Justice David Lowy. “Do you need an expert?”
“You still do,” Jacobstein replied.
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That’s a question the state’s highest court is considering, hearing arguments Friday in the case of Thomas Gerhardt, who was charged with driving under the influence of drugs after a February 2013 traffic stop off Route 146.
“Like alcohol, marijuana usage at this point is so widespread — it is in the common experience of a juror — that an expert is not required,” Worcester prosecutor Michelle King argued before the Supreme Judicial Court.
Public defender Rebecca Jacobstein argued experts are necessary witnesses at trial to explain a police officer’s observations of an allegedly stoned driver, and said roadside impairment tests used to identify drunk drivers are not suitable to detect marijuana intoxication.
“There are no physical characteristics that permit an inference of impaired driving due to marijuana use, and a layperson does not have sufficient understanding of marijuana’s physical manifestations,” Jacobstein told the justices.
“What if he stumbles and he says, ‘Oh my goodness, I just had five joints,'” said Justice David Lowy. “Do you need an expert?”
“You still do,” Jacobstein replied.
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