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Pookie's Toons / Re: Today's Toons 4/24/24
« Last post by scottfreitas on Today at 02:32:38 pm »Hurried hump-day thank-you's, Pookie!
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Trump Legal Investigations / Re: Live Thread: Trump's hush money trial begins in NYC
« Last post by DCPatriot on Today at 02:29:34 pm »As I watch this thread, it dawns on me who the target audience is with these show trials....
Personally, I am beyond sick about all of it. My BP redlines if I follow too closely.
They're going to make a national hero out of the assassin...John Hinckley, Oswald or John Wilkes Boothe will be pikers i comparison thanks to social media.
It's gone so far now that even if he suspended his campaign, he's still a dead man walking.
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California / Re: California Residents Erupt After Gas Prices Hit $7.29 per Gallon
« Last post by PeteS in CA on Today at 02:29:08 pm »Assuming the guy's post on X is actually real, assuming the one station's price is typical of all SF Bay Area stations is an example of the Fallacy of Composition. ~20 miles south of Menlo Park, my neighborhood, we've been paying about $2 per gallon less. Gas prices in our area are up about a dollar per gallon in the past couple of months, but there's something more to that Chevron station's price than just the high price.
This gives a list of low and of high prices in San Jose, https://www.sanjosegasprices.com/ . That most of the high prices are either Chevron or Shell stations does not surprise me, and note that the station mentioned in the OP is a Chevron station.
This gives a list of low and of high prices in San Jose, https://www.sanjosegasprices.com/ . That most of the high prices are either Chevron or Shell stations does not surprise me, and note that the station mentioned in the OP is a Chevron station.
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Arizona / Re: Murder trial for AZ rancher who allegedly shot trespassing illegal immigrant to death ends in mi
« Last post by mystery-ak on Today at 02:28:57 pm »Arizona rancher George Alan Kelly defense says 'lone holdout' juror blocked acquittal, state weighs 2nd trial
Kelly's defense says 7 jurors wanted 'not guilty' verdict, while 'one, lone holdout' in Arizona wanted to convict
Danielle Wallace By Danielle Wallace Fox News
Published April 23, 2024 1:33pm EDT
Arizona rancher George Alan Kelly’s defense confirmed to Fox News Digital that there was "one, lone holdout" who wanted to convict, while the remaining jurors sought an acquittal.
Arizona Superior Court Judge Thomas Fink declared that the case ended in a mistrial on Monday, as the jurors were unable to reach a unanimous decision to convict Kelly of second-degree murder or any of the lower counts of manslaughter, negligent homicide or aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. Fink scheduled a 1:30 p.m. status hearing for Monday, April 29.
Fink said that the hearing next week will "allow the state to take a look at the situation and decide whether or not it wishes to ask the court to reset the matter for trial."
"The jury verdict was seven to acquit and one, lone holdout who was stubborn and would not listen to evidence," the defense team told Fox News Digital. "All the other jurors were angry about it."
The jury remained deadlocked after deliberating since Thursday for more than 15 hours.
"They won't wear me down," Kelly said at the courthouse of the potential of being tried a second time, according to AZ Central.
"I feel like I've been in suspension for 15 months, and I'm getting nowhere, and I'm still on that treadmill. We have to wait a little longer," Kelly's wife, Wanda Kelly, added Monday, according to the outlet.
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https://www.foxnews.com/us/arizona-rancher-george-alan-kellys-defense-says-lone-hold-out-juror-blocked-acquittal-state-weighs-2nd-trial
Kelly's defense says 7 jurors wanted 'not guilty' verdict, while 'one, lone holdout' in Arizona wanted to convict
Danielle Wallace By Danielle Wallace Fox News
Published April 23, 2024 1:33pm EDT
Arizona rancher George Alan Kelly’s defense confirmed to Fox News Digital that there was "one, lone holdout" who wanted to convict, while the remaining jurors sought an acquittal.
Arizona Superior Court Judge Thomas Fink declared that the case ended in a mistrial on Monday, as the jurors were unable to reach a unanimous decision to convict Kelly of second-degree murder or any of the lower counts of manslaughter, negligent homicide or aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. Fink scheduled a 1:30 p.m. status hearing for Monday, April 29.
Fink said that the hearing next week will "allow the state to take a look at the situation and decide whether or not it wishes to ask the court to reset the matter for trial."
"The jury verdict was seven to acquit and one, lone holdout who was stubborn and would not listen to evidence," the defense team told Fox News Digital. "All the other jurors were angry about it."
The jury remained deadlocked after deliberating since Thursday for more than 15 hours.
"They won't wear me down," Kelly said at the courthouse of the potential of being tried a second time, according to AZ Central.
"I feel like I've been in suspension for 15 months, and I'm getting nowhere, and I'm still on that treadmill. We have to wait a little longer," Kelly's wife, Wanda Kelly, added Monday, according to the outlet.
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https://www.foxnews.com/us/arizona-rancher-george-alan-kellys-defense-says-lone-hold-out-juror-blocked-acquittal-state-weighs-2nd-trial
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Climate Change / Re: Climate Lawfare: A Well-Funded Trojan Horse For Upending Democracies
« Last post by LMAO on Today at 02:25:13 pm »There is not one government policy that’s going to do anything about the climate… None, zero zilch
Climate change and changes that accompany it has been part of the Earth since there’s been an earth.
Climate change doesn’t scare me. It’s misguided government policy that impoverishes people without any tangible measurements of success, scares me
Climate change and changes that accompany it has been part of the Earth since there’s been an earth.
Climate change doesn’t scare me. It’s misguided government policy that impoverishes people without any tangible measurements of success, scares me
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Politics/Government / Senate won’t pass border security legislation this year, Johnson's office suggests
« Last post by mystery-ak on Today at 02:22:09 pm »Senate won’t pass border security legislation this year, Johnson's office suggests
Johnson's office said the 'only way' to solve the border crisis is to elect Trump as president in November
By Elizabeth Elkind Fox News
Published April 23, 2024 2:26pm EDT | Updated April 23, 2024 4:09pm EDT
The House GOP’s push to pass border security reform through the divided 118th Congress could end up an unrealized dream.
A spokesperson for Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., pointed out to Fox News Digital that House Republicans have passed multiple border security and immigration enforcement bills – none of which have been taken up by the Democrat-controlled Senate.
The Johnson spokesperson indicated that with Republicans and Democrats still far apart on the issue, House GOP leaders are relying on former President Trump to take back the White House next year for any meaningful border policy changes to take place.
"House Republicans have passed multiple border security bills – including our signature Secure the Border Act, Laken Riley Act, and Consequences for Social Security Fraud Act – which have been ignored by the Democrat Senate and proves their unseriousness when it comes to dealing with the border catastrophe," Johnson’s office said. "Democrats have only proposed measures for political cover that won’t fix the problem, and Republicans are not going to let the White House accept anything less than transformative change."
"House Republicans understand that the only way to truly solve the problem is to elect President Trump in November."
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https://www.foxnews.com/politics/senate-wont-pass-border-security-legislation-year-johnsons-office-suggests
Johnson's office said the 'only way' to solve the border crisis is to elect Trump as president in November
By Elizabeth Elkind Fox News
Published April 23, 2024 2:26pm EDT | Updated April 23, 2024 4:09pm EDT
The House GOP’s push to pass border security reform through the divided 118th Congress could end up an unrealized dream.
A spokesperson for Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., pointed out to Fox News Digital that House Republicans have passed multiple border security and immigration enforcement bills – none of which have been taken up by the Democrat-controlled Senate.
The Johnson spokesperson indicated that with Republicans and Democrats still far apart on the issue, House GOP leaders are relying on former President Trump to take back the White House next year for any meaningful border policy changes to take place.
"House Republicans have passed multiple border security bills – including our signature Secure the Border Act, Laken Riley Act, and Consequences for Social Security Fraud Act – which have been ignored by the Democrat Senate and proves their unseriousness when it comes to dealing with the border catastrophe," Johnson’s office said. "Democrats have only proposed measures for political cover that won’t fix the problem, and Republicans are not going to let the White House accept anything less than transformative change."
"House Republicans understand that the only way to truly solve the problem is to elect President Trump in November."
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https://www.foxnews.com/politics/senate-wont-pass-border-security-legislation-year-johnsons-office-suggests
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Immigration/Border / Re: Women return from trip to dentist in Mexico with 72 pounds of meth in SUV
« Last post by mountaineer on Today at 02:17:28 pm »Watch "To Catch a Smuggler" on the National Geographic channel. Many of the mules claim to have traveled for medical reasons ("I was getting an estimate on cosmetic surgery" is a big one), but somehow they manage to come home with a few kilos of cocaine or heroin.
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Military/Defense News / How the U.S. Military's Fast Boats Are Changing Maritime Tactics
« Last post by rangerrebew on Today at 02:15:54 pm »How the U.S. Military's Fast Boats Are Changing Maritime Tactics
Special Warfare Combatant-craft Crewmen (SWCC) and their Special Boat Teams are the backbone of Naval Special Warfare. Their primary role is stealthily inserting and extracting SEALs and other special operations forces into hostile coastal and riverine environments. This includes conducting direct action raids, reconnaissance missions, riverine patrols, countering enemy vessels, and even combat search and rescue. SWCCs master high-performance boats, weapons systems, and work as a tight-knit team, handling intense conditions with both physical and mental toughness. The Special Warfare Combatant-craft Crewmen (SWCC) operate a variety of specialized equipment, with a significant focus on their unique fleet of boats designed for high-speed, stealth, and versatility in special operations missions. These boats are central to the SWCC's ability to insert, extract, and support special operations forces in environments where conventional naval vessels cannot operate. The U.S. Coast Guard utilizes high-speed boats to effectively fulfill their multifaceted missions which include search and rescue operations, maritime law enforcement, and environmental protection. High-speed boats also enhance the Coast Guard’s capability to pursue and intercept drug traffickers and illegal fishing activities, enforcing maritime law over vast ocean areas. Their agility and speed are critical in navigating through diverse and challenging maritime environments, from crowded ports to open seas, ensuring safety and security in U.S. waters. The RB-M is a technological hub designed for maritime awareness. A suite of radars, including short and long-range Furuno units, paints a clear picture of the surrounding waters, detecting everything from small vessels to weather patterns. An advanced communications package allows constant contact with shore facilities and other units, crucial for multi-agency operations. But those are just the tools; true mastery of the RB-M lies in the skill of the crew.>
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/how-the-u-s-military-s-fast-boats-are-changing-maritime-tactics/vi-AA1njfuP?ocid=msedgdhp&pc=HCTS&cvid=8fe8b1b1c474428ca991fb37f91448bd&ei=22
Special Warfare Combatant-craft Crewmen (SWCC) and their Special Boat Teams are the backbone of Naval Special Warfare. Their primary role is stealthily inserting and extracting SEALs and other special operations forces into hostile coastal and riverine environments. This includes conducting direct action raids, reconnaissance missions, riverine patrols, countering enemy vessels, and even combat search and rescue. SWCCs master high-performance boats, weapons systems, and work as a tight-knit team, handling intense conditions with both physical and mental toughness. The Special Warfare Combatant-craft Crewmen (SWCC) operate a variety of specialized equipment, with a significant focus on their unique fleet of boats designed for high-speed, stealth, and versatility in special operations missions. These boats are central to the SWCC's ability to insert, extract, and support special operations forces in environments where conventional naval vessels cannot operate. The U.S. Coast Guard utilizes high-speed boats to effectively fulfill their multifaceted missions which include search and rescue operations, maritime law enforcement, and environmental protection. High-speed boats also enhance the Coast Guard’s capability to pursue and intercept drug traffickers and illegal fishing activities, enforcing maritime law over vast ocean areas. Their agility and speed are critical in navigating through diverse and challenging maritime environments, from crowded ports to open seas, ensuring safety and security in U.S. waters. The RB-M is a technological hub designed for maritime awareness. A suite of radars, including short and long-range Furuno units, paints a clear picture of the surrounding waters, detecting everything from small vessels to weather patterns. An advanced communications package allows constant contact with shore facilities and other units, crucial for multi-agency operations. But those are just the tools; true mastery of the RB-M lies in the skill of the crew.>
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/how-the-u-s-military-s-fast-boats-are-changing-maritime-tactics/vi-AA1njfuP?ocid=msedgdhp&pc=HCTS&cvid=8fe8b1b1c474428ca991fb37f91448bd&ei=22
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Politics/Government / Re: Anti-Israel Protesters Gather Outside Sen. Schumer’s Home, Demand U.S. ‘Stop Arming Israel’
« Last post by LMAO on Today at 02:15:02 pm »
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Politics/Government / Anti-Israel Protesters Gather Outside Sen. Schumer’s Home, Demand U.S. ‘Stop Arming Israel’
« Last post by mystery-ak on Today at 02:13:28 pm »Anti-Israel Protesters Gather Outside Sen. Schumer’s Home, Demand U.S. ‘Stop Arming Israel’
Elizabeth Weibel 23 Apr 2024
Hundreds of anti-Israel protesters gathered outside of Sen. Chuck Schumer’s (D-NY) home in Brooklyn, calling for the United States to “stop arming Israel.”
Video footage posted to X showed what appeared to be hundreds of protesters gathered in the street outside of Schumer’s home for a “Seder in the Streets” on the second day of the Passover Jewish holiday.
A seder is a Passover holiday meal, which includes songs, stories, reading, and eating special foods, along with other traditions. For those who live in Israel, it is held on the first night of Passover, but for those outside of Israel, it is held on the first two nights of Passover.
https://twitter.com/ScooterCasterNY/status/1782918621620027887
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https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2024/04/23/anti-israel-protesters-gather-sen-schumers-home-demand-u-s-stop-arming-israel/
Elizabeth Weibel 23 Apr 2024
Hundreds of anti-Israel protesters gathered outside of Sen. Chuck Schumer’s (D-NY) home in Brooklyn, calling for the United States to “stop arming Israel.”
Video footage posted to X showed what appeared to be hundreds of protesters gathered in the street outside of Schumer’s home for a “Seder in the Streets” on the second day of the Passover Jewish holiday.
A seder is a Passover holiday meal, which includes songs, stories, reading, and eating special foods, along with other traditions. For those who live in Israel, it is held on the first night of Passover, but for those outside of Israel, it is held on the first two nights of Passover.
https://twitter.com/ScooterCasterNY/status/1782918621620027887
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https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2024/04/23/anti-israel-protesters-gather-sen-schumers-home-demand-u-s-stop-arming-israel/
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