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Barr Calls Bragg's Case Against Trump an 'Abomination,' Says He Will Vote for Former President
Via: Vic Eldred • News & Politics • 15 Comments • 6 Likes • 7 months ago
“Former Attorney General Bill Barr called Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg's hush-money case against former President Donald Trump an...”
The night Chicago died
By: Vic Eldred • Op/Ed • 45 Comments • 5 Likes • 7 months ago
“I think a part of Chicago has died. Part of Chicago, like the mothers when I first got here, the families when I first got here tonight, should be...”
Link to post: Mass shooting in Chicago leaves girl dead, 10 other people injured in Back of the Yards - CBS Chicago (cbsnews.com)This morning, I have been truly inspired. The source of my inspiration is a story which appears on our front page: Wisconsin Man Accused Of Killing, Dismembering Woman...
Ukraine's parliament passes controversial conscription law
Via: Vic Eldred • News & Politics • 30 Comments • 4 Likes • 7 months ago
“Two years after Russia's full-scale invasion, Ukraine is in dire need of more soldiers. Yet lawmakers dragged their feet for months over the new,...”
Obstructed View
By: Vic Eldred • Op/Ed • 94 Comments • 5 Likes • 7 months ago
“Prosecutors have applied a 2002 law adopted in the wake of a financial scandal so broadly that even peaceful protesters could face 20 years in...”
Yesterday began arguments over the very broad use of obstruction which prosecutors used to charge Jan 6 defendants. Jeffrey Greene who is representing Joseph Fischer has argued that the "obstruction law" which the DOJ used as a huge net to ensnare all the protestors and may even ensnare former...
Israel prepares air force to hit Iran 'clearly and forcefully': report
Via: Vic Eldred • News & Politics • 33 Comments • 4 Likes • 7 months ago
“Channel 12 said the country's air force -- which includes US-made F-16, F-15 and F-35 fighter jets -- is already gearing up to deliver a...”
Speaker Mike Johnson says House will move separate funding bills for Ukraine, Israel
Via: Vic Eldred • We the People • 24 Comments • 6 Likes • 7 months ago
“House Speaker Mike Johnson told lawmakers Monday that the House will hold votes this week on separate aid funding bills for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan...”
A case without merit
By: Vic Eldred • Op/Ed • 143 Comments • 5 Likes • 7 months ago
“Judge Juan Merchan refused to remove himself from the case, despite Trump's complaint that his daughter works for Democratic political candidates.”
Yesterday was supposed to be about jury selection and points of interest in the controversial criminal prosecution over hush money paid to former porn star Stormy Daniels before the 2016 election. It is all part of the crusade by highly partisan DAs and prosecutors who have scoured the civil and...
Iron clad
By: Vic Eldred • Op/Ed • 14 Comments • 7 Likes • 7 months ago
“"As I told Prime Minister [Benjamin] Netanyahu, our commitment to Israel's security against these threats from Iran and its proxies is ironclad -...”
Link to quote: Biden vows 'ironclad' support for Israel amid Iran attack fears (bbc.com)Joe Biden once again said "don't" and Iran immediately did. There wasn't much respect for the American president who works a three-day work week, struggles to read a teleprompter and tries to prosecute his...
Israel on alert as Iran launches drones, ballistic missiles toward Jewish state
Via: Vic Eldred • News & Politics • 102 Comments • 5 Likes • 7 months ago
“The IDF said Saturday that Iran has launched drones and ballistic missiles toward Israel weeks after a deadly strike on the Iranian consulate in...”