Category Archives: Current Affairs

Say, Has The Chance For Police Reform Already Closed?

Yahoo News’ Mike Bebernes is asking the question, and, while he gives some interesting reasons why there has been little reform, he misses the biggest one Has the opportunity for police reform already closed? The police killing of George Floyd in late May ignited a nationwide protest movement that saw thousands fill the streets in […]

Portland Police Chief Calls Out Elected Officials (and will probably be replaced soon)

Of course, Chief Lovell should have really been saying this almost 100 days ago when the riots started Portland’s police chief called out elected officials for not stopping violence in the city, after rioters threw burning debris at the mayor’s apartment building Portland’s police chief called out local politicians after another night of riots in […]

We Need To Crack Down On Armed Vigilantism Or Something

See, Democrats had no problem with Democratic voting BLM/Antifa folks committing acts of violence, including against women and senior citizens. They’ve called for defunding police. The amount of violence means police are spread thin, especially as the BLM/Antifa folks create issues away from the major area of the “protests”, and cannot protect homes and businesses. […]

Surprise: First Time Gun Buyers Surge Over Lockdown Fears, Riots In Democratic Party Run Cities

The one thing I cannot seem to find is data that shows exactly where these 1st time buyers live, as in which city. I would suspect, though, that a goodly chunk are in Democratic Party run cities seeing lots of violence First-time gun buyers are fueled by fears over the pandemic, the economy, and nationwide […]

Surprise? Businesses Abandoning Portland Downtown Area

You already had the city ignoring the homeless, the drug needles, the urine and feces, now you throw in constant “protests” which leave trashed businesses, cars, glass everywhere, fires, and so much more, with the cops being held back for weeks on end. Who thinks this is a good business environment? Businesses leaving downtown Portland […]

Police Shooting Sparks Riots In Kenosha

If you watch the video and read the accounts, it does not look like a good, legal shooting Police-involved shooting in Wisconsin prompts violent protest: report A police officer-involved shooting on Sunday of a Black man who was shot in the back set off violent protests in the lakefront city of Kenosha,Wis., that have lasted […]

All Hail Olympia, Washington, Which Stopped Sending Police To Every 911 Call

You know, if you ask a lot of police officers, there are many situations in which they would rather not have to respond, because these situations wouldn’t normally be a good use of their time and training. But, they still go, because history has shown that things can go pear shaped quickly, hence why they […]

Chicago Mayor Suddenly Has A Problem With “Protesters” – Because They Are At Her House

Say, Lori, if they’re so peaceful why are you concerned? Citing threats, Mayor Lori Lightfoot defends ban on protesters on her block: ‘I have a right to make sure that my home is secure' https://t.co/oFptVrakKA — Chicago Breaking News (@ChicagoBreaking) August 20, 2020 From the link Mayor Lori Lightfoot defended the Chicago Police Department’s ban on […]

Rep. Debbie Dingle Warns Democrats Not To Dismiss Violence In Democratic Party Controlled Cities

Sorry, Debbie, very few in your political party care that your party has defended, protected, and even cajoled the “protesters” to be violent Rep. Debbie Dingell warns Democrats that voter concerns over violence could be more important than trade this election year Michigan Rep. Debbie Dingell has a stark warning for her fellow Democrats: The […]

Liz Harrington: Don’t Fall For Dems Latest Conspiracy On Stolen Mailboxes

Democrats can’t win on the issues, hence the content free opening night of their convention. So, why not push conspiracies that are easily proven false, except that the Credentialed Media mostly won’t bother? Stolen Mailboxes? Don’t Fall for Dems’ Latest Conspiracy Theory Democrats and the media are meddling in our elections again. But this is […]

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