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Biden sidesteps hard truths in first speech since quitting race It was Joe Biden's first chance to define how he will be judged by history. In a rare televised address from the Oval Office on Wednesday night, his first public comments since he abruptly ended his re-election bid on Sunday, he spoke of his accomplishments. He spoke of his humble roots. He sang the praises of the American people. He said the future of American democracy lies in their hands. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/crg5pq8ql1vo Black Lives Matter Denounces Democrats for 'Anointing' Kamala Harris Black Lives Matter has criticized the Democratic Party for "anointing" Vice President Kamala Harris as the expected Democrat presidential nominee without a public vote. President Joe Biden announced on Sunday that he was leaving the presidential race and endorsed Harris to replace him at the top of the Democratic ticket to face Donald Trump, the Republican nominee, in November. Biden had faced pressure to step aside after a disastrous debate performance last month magnified concerns about the 81-year-old's age and ability to beat Trump and serve a second term. https://www.newsweek.com/black-lives-matter-denounces-kamala-harris-appointment-us-presidential-election-1929430 55% of liberal White women suffer from mental disorders? Pew study indicates leftism is LITERALLY a mental illness Conservatives love to throw out slogans such as "liberalism is a disease" or "Trump derangement syndrome" when talking about those who adhere to a leftist worldview. Turns out, there may actually be some scientific data from Pew Research to back up those claims. The results of the study, which was conducted off a self-reported poll by Pew in March, indicated that across all races and age groups, those who identified as conservative were far less likely to have been diagnosed with a mental illness by a doctor. In the youngest bracket of 18 to 29-year-olds, 45.9% of liberals said they had received such a diagnosis compared to 20.1% of conservatives. https://notthebee.com/article/pew-study-indicates-leftism-is-literally-a-mental-illness- Kamala Harris Would Be “An Unmitigated Disaster for Public Safety in This Country” Joe Gamaldi, the national vice president of the Fraternal Order of Police and an active Houston Police Department lieutenant, presented a chilling image of what will happen to the safety of Americans if Kamala Harris is elected president. https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2024/07/vp-fraternal-order-police-warns-kamala-harris-would/ Only 3 Out of 10 Think Kamala Harris Can Win Presidential Race https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2024/07/shock-poll-only-3-10-think-kamala-harris/ Don’t Buy The Kamala Psy-Op Over the coming months, the media industrial complex will be working on overdrive trying to convince the American public that Kamala Harris is not just a viable candidate but a once-in-a-generation talent whose victory in November is not only possible, but a foregone conclusion. Don’t buy the hype. https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2024/07/ingrassia-dont-buy-kamala-psy-op/ The Choice of Kamala Makes No Sense. It’s a Terrible Mistake. But Democrats Have Something Up Their Sleeve. https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2024/07/wayne-rootthe-choice-kamala-makes-no-sense-its/

Cheatle Admits She Knows but Refuses to Say How Many Bullet Casings Found on Roof It’s a disgrace Kimberly Cheatle hasn’t been fired. As director of the Secret Service, she presided over one of the greatest security failures in recent history when a would-be assassin shot and nearly killed former President Donald Trump at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on July 13. https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2024/07/cheatle-admits-knows-refuses-say-many-bullet-casings/ Rep. Pat Fallon Eviscerates Secret Service Director Cheatle: ‘You Should Go Back to Guarding Doritos’ Representative Pat Fallon (R-TX) delivered a scathing critique of Secret Service Director Kim Cheatle’s handling of a critical security incident, suggesting she was so incompetent she might as well go back guarding snack chips instead of the President. https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2024/07/rep-pat-fallon-eviscerates-secret-service-director-cheatle/ So Much For ‘Democracy’: Democrat Oligarchs Just Overthrew Their Own Voters Democrat oligarchs overthrew the will of 14 million voters on Sunday after President Joe Biden announced he would not seek re-election. https://thefederalist.com/2024/07/21/so-much-for-democracy-democrat-oligarchs-just-overthrew-their-own-voters/ Some Republicans call on Biden to resign the presidency, too, after he ended his campaign These GOP members argue that if Biden can’t be a candidate, he can’t be president. The president has said he won’t resign and will focus on finishing out his term. https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/joe-biden/republicans-call-biden-resign-ending-2024-campaign-rcna162923 Where Is Biden? Is He Unwell? Top Political Leaders Ask for Proof on Biden's Health after His Disappearance Since Dropping Out of 2024 Race Political figures from both sides of the aisle have raised concerns about whether Biden is seriously ill or even dead following his announcement about withdrawing from the 2024 election race. Biden announced on Sunday that he was dropping out and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris's candidacy. https://www.ibtimes.sg/where-biden-he-unwell-top-political-leaders-ask-proof-bidens-health-after-his-disappearance-75379 The spectre of another Trump presidency looms as Trudeau's cabinet gathers to start a new year In August 2016, when the current government was less than a year old, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his cabinet gathered at Laurentian University in Sudbury, Ont. for a two-day retreat. The ministers bunked in the student dorms. The big story of the week concerned a $1,700 bill for car service incurred by Jane Philpott, health minister at the time. https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/trudeau-cabinet-retreat-trump-1.7089458 Taxpayers call on Trudeau to scrap Digital Services Tax as US threatens trade action The Canadian Taxpayers Federation is calling on the Trudeau government to scrap its Digital Services Tax in the wake of warnings from the United States Trade Representative that the United States will “do what’s necessary” to respond to the Trudeau government’s new tax. https://www.taxpayer.com/newsroom/taxpayers-call-on-trudeau-to-scrap-digital-services-tax-as-us-threatens-trade-action?id=18912&idCat=

Barack Obama Releases Statement On Joe Biden Dropping Out, Notably Doesn’t Endorse Kamala Harris Former President Barack Obama has released an official statement regarding Joe Biden dropping out of the 2024 presidential race. In a lengthy statement published on Medium, Obama praised Biden and noted that Biden had dropped out because of his “love” for the country. Obama stated, “I know Joe has never backed down from a fight. For him to look at the political landscape and decide that he should pass the torch to a new nominee is surely one of the toughest in his life.” The 44th President added, “But I know he wouldn’t make this decision unless he believed it was right for America. It’s a testament to Joe Biden’s love of the country.” https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2024/07/barack-obama-releases-statement-joe-biden-dropping-notably/ It’s Happening: Alex Soros Calls For Democrat Party to Unite Around Kamala Harris Shortly after Joe Biden dropped out of the 2024 Presidential race and endorsed Kamala Harris as the Democratic presidential nominee, Alex Soros, the son of billionaire philanthropist George Soros, also supported Kamala Harris as Biden’s replacement. Alex Soros, who chairs the Board of Directors of the Open Society Foundations, wrote in a post on X, “It’s time for us all to unite around Kamala Harris and beat Donald Trump.” Soros continued, “She is the best and most qualified candidate we have.” “Long live the American Dream!” concluded Soros. https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2024/07/its-happening-alex-soros-calls-democrat-party-unite/ President Trump Reacts to Joe Biden’s Withdrawal from Presidential Race Joe Biden announced on Sunday his decision to withdraw from the presidential race. Former President Donald Trump wasted no time in criticizing Biden, portraying his departure as an admission of failure and deceit. In his announcement, Biden listed numerous so-called achievements of his regime, claiming to have bolstered the economy, enhanced healthcare, and passed significant climate legislation. “It has been the greatest honor of my life to serve as your President,” Biden said, asserting that his decision to not seek reelection was in the nation’s best interest. https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2024/07/president-trump-reacts-joe-bidens-withdrawal-presidential-race/

Exploring the roots of stupidity: first understand the psychology of what lies behind irrational opinions Most people, at one time or another, act foolishly. However, truly ignorant individuals exhibit a lack of introspection and stubbornly cling to their opinions, regardless of how irrational they may be. These people demonstrate unwavering self-assurance and are often oblivious to their own inadequacies. They craft retrospective justifications to validate their beliefs and hold onto them. https://theconversation.com/exploring-the-roots-of-stupidity-first-understand-the-psychology-of-what-lies-behind-irrational-opinions-216476 Labour to release more than 5,000 prisoners early within months More than 5,000 prisoners will be released early in September and October to tackle the overcrowding crisis, the Justice Secretary disclosed on Thursday. Shabana Mahmood said she had no option but to free the 5,500 prisoners over the two months as the jails would be overflowing by September at the current rate. Her announcement in the Commons came after the Ministry of Justice introduced legislation on Wednesday for the early release scheme under which thousands of criminals will serve just 40 per cent of their sentences rather than being freed at the halfway point. https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/07/18/labour-release-prisoners-early/ Plan to release prisoners early will put public at risk, says Braverman Labour’s plan to release thousands of prisoners early will put the public “at risk”, Suella Braverman has said. The former home secretary claimed the scheme to ease overcrowding was similar to one she had managed to stop during Rishi Sunak’s premiership. “With 40 MPs, I tabled amendments to the Sentencing Bill to stop the early release of criminals and put public safety first,” she wrote on X, formerly Twitter. “We managed to stop the government doing it. Labour is picking up Tory ideas and putting the public at risk.” https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/other/plan-to-release-prisoners-early-will-put-public-at-risk-says-braverman/ar-BB1pTbeO Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez found guilty in federal corruption trial; Chuck Schumer calls on him to resign A jury on Tuesday found Sen. Bob Menendez guilty on all counts in his federal corruption trial, and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer swiftly called on his Democratic colleague to resign. Menendez, of New Jersey, was convicted of 16 counts — including bribery, extortion, wire fraud, obstruction of justice and acting as a foreign agent — for his role in a yearslong bribery scheme. https://www.cnn.com/2024/07/16/politics/bob-menendez-verdict/index.html Females Purchase Firearms in Increasing Numbers Women are becoming an increasing percentage of firearms owners. Gun ownership is no longer male-dominated. One study suggests that, in recent years, nearly half of all new gun sales have been to women. In addition, it is estimated that women now represent 42% of American gun owners, and that number increases with every passing year. https://bulletin.accurateshooter.com/2024/02/females-purchase-firearms-in-increasing-numbers/

RNC 2024 Day 1: Former President Trump arrives at RNC he 2024 Republican National Convention began at 12:45 p.m. on Monday at Milwaukee's Fiserv Forum, the arena of the NBA's Milwaukee Bucks. The start of the convention comes just two days after an assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump during a Pennsylvania rally, sparking heightened discussions on security and the firearm policies within the soft zone perimeter of the event. https://www.wisn.com/article/milwaukee-rnc-2024-day-1-live-updates-trump-vp-nomination/61598958 RNC day 2 highlights: Nikki Haley, Ron DeSantis speak as Trump attends What to know about RNC Day 2 Former GOP presidential candidate Nikki Haley endorsed Donald Trump tonight at the Republican National Convention, making her strongest comments in support of the former president as she called for party unity. Haley, whom some booed as she took the stage, was followed by another vanquished Republican rival, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis. https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2024-election/live-blog/republican-national-convention-rnc-trump-live-updates-rcna161240/ Elon Musk Reportedly Plans to Donate Approximately $45 Million a Month to New Pro-Trump Super PAC https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2024/07/elon-musk-donate-approximately-45-million-month-new/ Biden admits putting Trump in 'bull's-eye' was a mistake. It's a little late for that. The gunman who attempted to assassinate former President Donald Trump on Saturday is to blame for his horrific actions, but the violence didn't occur in a bubble. Our political environment is polarized, toxic and full of damning rhetoric. Democrats have demonized Trump since 2016, and the harshness of their rhetoric, starting with President Joe Biden, has ramped up in recent months. While correlation doesn't equal causation, no one should ignore the ugly rhetoric that preceded the assassination attempt on Trump and has continued in some quarters even after Saturday. https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/columnist/2024/07/17/trump-assassination-attempt-biden-bullseye/74407508007/ The Demonization of Trump Must Stop “I mean, everybody's got to look at the rhetoric. But, you know, it's one side that is going after Donald Trump in a way to demonize him personally. https://scalise.house.gov/press-releases/Scalise%3A-The-Demonization-of-Trump-Must-Stop Where the money went: The Bidens and Biden associates who received Chinese cash https://nypost.com/2023/03/17/where-the-money-went-the-bidens-and-biden-associates-that-received-chinese-cash/

‘A Lot of People Say it’s the Most Iconic Photo They’ve Ever Seen. They’re Right and I Didn’t Die.’ Former President Donald Trump is speaking out about his thoughts during the failed assassination attempt, the iconic photo, and how he “just wanted to keep speaking, but I just got shot.” Trump spoke to the New York Post on his private jet en route to the GOP National Convention in Milwaukee on Sunday. “The doctor at the hospital said he never saw anything like this, he called it a miracle,” Trump said. The paper noted that Trump wore a large white bandage over his ear, but his team said no photographs could be taken. https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2024/07/trump-lot-people-say-its-most-iconic-photo/ I Told You Trump was “The Chosen One.” What’s Happening is Biblical. After the Past 48 Hours, Everyone Understands! I look at life from a unique perspective: as a true-blue Barry Goldwater/Ronald Reagan conservative patriot since age 3; as a capitalist evangelist who has started dozens of successful businesses; as a blue-collar S.O.B. (son of a butcher) turned Ivy Leaguer; and perhaps most importantly, as a Messianic Jew. I took Jesus Christ as my savior 34 years ago. https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2024/07/wayne-root-i-told-you-trump-was-chosen/ Secret Service Identified Rooftop Next to Trump Pennsylvania Event as Security Vulnerability Days Before Rally – But Still Didn’t Secure It https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2024/07/new-secret-service-identified-rooftop-next-trump-pennsylvania/ FBI Still Grappling with Thomas Matthew Crooks’ Motive Despite 70% Completion of Phone Analysis — Will Also Check Shooter’s Laptop https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2024/07/update-investigation-thomas-matthew-crooks-motive-still-unclear/ Sebastian Gorka Just Said EVERYTHING We’re Thinking Right Now As we’re now a day out from the assassination attempt on President Trump, we’re all starting to gather our thoughts, dig into the things that don’t make sense, and start to connect a lot of dots. https://100percentfedup.com/sebastian-gorka-just-said-everything-were-thinking-right/ Biden's Secret Service Director's Profile Says It All - Diversity "Diversity" isn't looking so good these days -- not when it comes to the Secret Service. But Secret Service Director Kimberly A. Cheatle apparently considers it a virtue important enough to be mentioned in the very first paragraph of her professional biography. In the aftermath of Saturday's very nearly successful attempt to assassinate former President Donald Trump, it's looking more like a disgrace. https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/screen-shot-biden-s-secret-service-director-s-profile-says-it-all-diversity/ar-BB1pXVue Secret Service chief Kimberly Cheatle facing mounting calls to resign after ‘total security breakdown’ at Trump rally Calls are mounting for the resignation of Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle after the assassination attempt on Donald Trump. Critics claim Cheatle dropped the ball on security measures at Saturday’s Trump rally — saying she has been too focused on woke “Diversity, Equity and Inclusion” policies, such as making sure the department is 30 percent women by 2030, to take care of the agency’s more crucial business. They note she even allowed a YouTube influencer to train with agents last year. https://nypost.com/2024/07/14/us-news/secret-service-chief-kimberly-cheatle-facing-mounting-calls-to-resign-after-total-security-breakdown-at-trump-rally/ Trump Reacts to Judge Cannon Dismissal of Jack Smith’s Classified Documents Case https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2024/07/trump-reacts-judge-cannon-dismissal-jack-smiths-classified/

Primary school drops 'women' for 'people with a uterus' Our elementary schools in Ontario are now on the forefront of erasing women from our language and culture. A friend’s son, in Grade 5, was given homework this week that used terminology that five years ago would have been ridiculed widely; now it’s taught in the classroom. https://torontosun.com/opinion/columnists/primary-school-drops-women-for-people-with-a-uterus The Erasure of “Women” Is Escalating The campaign to erase references to women has reached new levels of absurdity. In just the last few weeks, it’s made forays into social media, medical journals, and even federal legislation. For example, if you’ve spent much time on social media lately, you’ve likely seen the ACLU’s edits of a quote from Ruth Bader Ginsburg to remove offending references to “women.” Last October, Kamala Harris had no problem quoting an uncensored Ginsburg in the Senate confirmation hearings for Amy Coney Barrett. But conventions on these delicate matters change fast. Eleven months later, the ACLU felt the need to strike the affronting words. https://www.heritage.org/gender/commentary/the-erasure-women-escalating The Fight Against Erasing Women Sometimes, internet weirdos cut closer to the heart of matters than more obviously housetrained writers. Gender Acceleration: A Blackpaper is an anonymous 2018 essay that celebrates an imagined escape from “the horrid curse of being human.” It describes a tech-enabled unmooring of gender from reproduction that ultimately, it hopes, will enable us to triumph over our own nature: trans women are technocapital producing itself outwardly into increasingly multitudinous configurations. Trans women as we know them now are the melding of technocapital with the human race and the expropriation of it towards its own ends…. Their flesh is how the machinery beneath infiltrates the human race. It breaks these lucky few free from the horrid curse of being human towards the lesbian autoproduction of demons. https://americanmind.org/features/the-fight-against-erasing-women/ Deputy US marshal shot teenager trying to carjack him outside Supreme Court justice’s house A deputy US marshal shot an 18-year-old who attempted to carjack him while he was on duty near the house of Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor in Washington, DC, according to law enforcement officials. The attempted carjacking appears to be random, a person familiar with the investigation told CNN, and there is no indication that there was any connection between the alleged crime and Sotomayor’s residence. The deputy marshal was in an unmarked car at the time of the attempted carjacking, according to court documents. https://www.cnn.com/2024/07/09/politics/marshal-shot-teenager-supreme-court-justice-house/index.html How Canada became a car theft capital of the world Logan LaFreniere woke up one October morning in 2022 to an empty driveway. His brand new Ram Rebel truck was missing. His security camera captured two hooded men breaking into the pickup in the dead of night outside of his Milton, Ontario home, and driving it away with ease. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cy79dq2n093o

Canada’s homelessness crisis: What’s gone wrong since the 1960s? The homelessness crisis As of December 2023, York University’s research group the Homeless Hub estimated that between 150,000 and 300,000 people experience homelessness in Canada each year, although the high incidence of people experiencing hidden homelessness — in other words, people who find temporary housing and unstable housing situations, such as couch surfing — makes it hard to quantify. At least 35,000 people in Canada are experiencing homelessness on any given night. HelpSeeker, a technology research company that focuses on social issues, applied an artificial intelligence model to data gathered by municipal governments on topics like shelter usage to estimate that the number of people experiencing homelessness will almost double by 2030. This estimate includes a large proportion of people who will experience hidden homelessness. https://thevarsity.ca/2024/01/28/canadas-homelessness-crisis-whats-gone-wrong-since-the-1960s/ When homelessness and mental illness overlap, is forced treatment compassionate? Many of Portland's least fortunate live in tents pitched on sidewalks or in aging campers parked in small convoys behind grocery stores. High housing costs and financial adversity are the primary root causes behind the burgeoning population on the streets; only about one in three people who are homeless in Portland report having a mental illness or a substance use disorder, or both. But the combination of homelessness with substance use or untreated mental illnesses has led to a lot of very public tragedies. https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2023/03/31/1164281917/when-homelessness-and-mental-illness-overlap-is-compulsory-treatment-compassiona Nanaimo mayor calls for homeless people with severe mental illnesses to be institutionalized The mayor of Nanaimo, B.C., wants the province to institutionalize severely mentally ill people who are homeless and often addicted to alcohol and illegal substances. Leonard Krog said the government's construction of modular homes that replaced a bulldozed tent city is helping but those suffering from mental health conditions, such as schizophrenia, need specialized care. https://bc.ctvnews.ca/nanaimo-mayor-calls-for-homeless-people-with-severe-mental-illnesses-to-be-institutionalized-1.4730080 B.C. looking into changing how encampments are dismantled https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2023/11/06/bc-homeless-encampment-dismantling/ San Francisco Squalor: City Streets Strewn With Trash, Needles And Human Feces https://www.npr.org/2018/08/01/634626538/san-francisco-squalor-city-streets-strewn-with-trash-needles-and-human-feces San Francisco can now enforce laws relating to homeless sweeps following court rulings San Francisco will now be able to cite and arrest unhoused people if they reject services as the city looks to ramp up enforcement of encampment sweeps. https://abc7news.com/post/san-francisco-begin-homeless-sweeps-following-supreme-court/15044577/

Freedom of Speech and the Press “Congress shall make no law . . . abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press.” What does this mean today? Generally speaking, it means that the government may not jail, fine, or impose civil liability on people or organizations based on what they say or write, except in exceptional circumstances. Although the First Amendment says “Congress,” the Supreme Court has held that speakers are protected against all government agencies and officials: federal, state, and local, and legislative, executive, or judicial. The First Amendment does not protect speakers, however, against private individuals or organizations, such as private employers, private colleges, or private landowners. The First Amendment restrains only the government. The Supreme Court has interpreted “speech” and “press” broadly as covering not only talking, writing, and printing, but also broadcasting, using the Internet, and other forms of expression. The freedom of speech also applies to symbolic expression, such as displaying flags, burning flags, wearing armbands, burning crosses, and the like. https://constitutioncenter.org/the-constitution/amendments/amendment-i/interpretations/266 Despite what you may think, Canadians don't actually have freedom of speech Unlike in the U.S., you can go to jail in Canada for saying the wrong thing You’ll often hear Canadians talking about their fundamental right to free speech. But, as with many Canadian misconceptions, this is a case of them mistaking themselves for Americans. Yes, “freedom of expression” is guaranteed by our Charter of Rights and Freedoms, but there’s a pretty big loophole nobody mentions. The preamble to the Charter explicitly mentions that this freedom is subject to “reasonable limits.” https://nationalpost.com/news/canada/despite-what-you-may-think-canadians-dont-actually-have-freedom-of-speech 'Full-blown assault' on free expression: Inside the comprehensive Liberal bill to regulate the internet After more than 25 years of Canadian governments pursuing a hands-off approach to the online world, the government of Justin Trudeau is now pushing Bill C-10, a law that would see Canadians subjected to the most regulated internet in the free world. Although pitched as a way to expand Canadian content provisions to the online sphere, the powers of Bill C-10 have expanded considerably in committee, including a provision introduced last week that could conceivably allow the federal government to order the deletion of any Facebook, YouTube, Instagram or Twitter upload made by a Canadian. In comments this week, NDP leader Jagmeet Singh indicated his party was open to providing the votes needed to pass C-10, seeing the bill as a means to combat online hate. https://nationalpost.com/news/full-blown-assault-on-free-expression-inside-the-comprehensive-liberal-bill-to-regulate-the-internet Trudeau 'trying to crush free speech' with new podcast rules, Musk says Elon Musk blasted the Justin Trudeau government on Sunday for its “shameful” decision to regulate streaming services that offer podcasts in Canada. “Trudeau is trying to crush free speech in Canada,” the owner of X posted on his social-media site in a reply to journalist Glenn Greenwald. “Shameful.” https://www.msn.com/en-ca/news/other/trudeau-trying-to-crush-free-speech-with-new-podcast-rules-musk-says/ar-AA1hxEvW

California proposes annual tax and registration on each gun in the state he California legislature introduced a proposal to require gun owners in the state to pay an annual tax and register each gun they own. Failure to register and pay the tax would carry up to a $250 fine. Given that the state can provide personal identifying information of California gun owners to “researchers” of “gun violence, " this measure would effectively create an accessible registry of all California gun owners and their weapons. State Sen. Anthony J. Portantino, D-Burbank, introduced SB 1160 as a public safety measure. https://www.thecentersquare.com/california/article_1bdb8246-cc4c-11ee-b9e4-e3a75e3cff54.html Shootings up 75% in February compared to this time last year: Edmonton police Edmonton saw a 75 per cent increase in shootings in February compared to the same month last year, police say. According to a Thursday news release, there were a reported 14 shootings last month. Of those, 12 are believed to be targeted and nine resulted in injuries. Public safety continues to be a concern, with 11 of the 14 having the potential for innocent bystanders to be harmed. There were three deaths as a result of shootings. https://edmontonjournal.com/news/crime/shootings-up-75-in-february-compared-to-this-time-last-year-edmonton-police ‘It was a betrayal of his most basic duty’: Five Tweets on Minister Sajjan’s controversial orders during the fall of Afghanistan Harjit Sajjan, Canada’s minister of defence during the fall of Kabul in August of 2021, has been accused of prioritizing Afghan Sikhs over Canadians and former locally engaged staff when the federal government airlifted civilians out of Afghanistan. Amidst the chaos, Canada left behind 1,250 Canadian citizens, permanent residents, their families, and several hundred interpreters and fixers who helped the Canadian Armed Forces during Canada’s 13-year presence in the country. New reporting from the Globe and Mail alleges Sajjan meanwhile ordered the Canadian special forces to prioritize rescuing 225 Afghan Sikhs. https://thehub.ca/2024/07/03/canadians-left-behind-five-tweets-on-harjit-sajjans-questionable-orders-during-the-fall-of-kabul/ Governor General spent $3 million in travel during first full year in office Data from government documents put the cost of flying Governor General Mary Simon to four overseas engagements and 17 domestic trips across Canada last year at $2.78 million, spread across a number of government departments and ministries. https://nationalpost.com/news/governor-general-spent-3-million-in-travel-2022 Pensions for former governors general cost more than $18 million The CTF estimates that the five living former governors general will receive more than $18 million if they continue to collect their pensions to age 90. The estimates are based on the annual governor general pension amounts published in the public accounts since 2000-01, and assume the 2019-20 pension payment of $149,484 for future years. https://www.taxpayer.com/newsroom/pensions-for-former-governors-general-cost-taxpayers-more-than-18-million?id=18926&idCat=

Natural Rights The idea of natural rights is the concept used in philosophy and legal studies that a person has certain rights from birth and which, because they were not awarded by a particular state or legal authority, cannot be removed, that is, they are inalienable. Such rights may include the right to life, liberty, equality, property, justice, and happiness. https://www.worldhistory.org/article/2375/natural-rights--the-enlightenment/ God-Given Human Rights vs. Divine Right of Kings The distinction between God-given human rights and the divine right of kings was a crucial aspect of the Founding Fathers' philosophical framework. They sought to reject the idea of a monarch with absolute authority, claiming divine authority to rule over the people without any accountability. Instead, the Founders championed the concept of natural rights endowed by a higher power, which neither governments nor kings could legitimately infringe upon. https://nccs.net/blogs/weekly-constitution/the-origin-of-human-rights-a-founding-fathers-perspective Self-control in politics is a boring virtue — and an absolutely necessary one When politicians insist on doing what they can rather than what they should, chaos sometimes follows Restraint isn't very exciting. That's sort of the point. And on any given day in Parliament, it might not seem to be much in evidence. But it is also, quietly, one of the forces that holds a democracy and a country together. Restraint — self-imposed or forced on politicians by voters — is often what allows political systems to continue functioning. Although Shugart said he hasn't read it, his appeal to restraint will be familiar to readers of How Democracies Die, a brilliant and worrisome book released in 2018. https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/ian-shugart-senate-restraint-analysis-wherry-1.6885482 Take Trump Seriously When He Says Tariffs Will Pay For Tax Reform President Biden and former President Trump differ on many things. But when it comes to international trade, they have more in common than you might think. Both have broken with the low-tariff orthodoxy that has dominated U.S. politics for almost a century. And both have targeted China for a get-tough trade policy that has reshaped global politics. https://www.forbes.com/sites/taxnotes/2024/07/01/take-trump-seriously-when-he-says-tariffs-will-pay-for-tax-reform/ B.C. library boasts of program to explicitly reject white job applicants Discriminatory hiring is illegal, but not if the B.C. government gives you a special exemption for "equity" purposes https://nationalpost.com/opinion/b-c-library-program-white-job-applicants Why are schools brainwashing our children? Protesting oil pipelines, celebrating polygamy: is the new ’social justice’ agenda in class pushing politics at the expense of learning? https://macleans.ca/news/canada/why-are-schools-brainwashing-our-children/ Parents should be able to opt out of ‘woke’ schools When it comes to academic achievement, Canada is losing ground. That’s what results on the Programme for International Assessment (PISA) tests over the last 20 years show us. While students in other G7 countries have stable or improving scores in math, science and reading, Canada’s scores are steadily declining. The steepest declines occurred in math, and this should concern all parents. Clearly, something must be done to reverse this trend. https://www.fraserinstitute.org/article/parents-should-be-able-to-opt-out-of-woke-schools

Donors stress over path forward after Biden’s debate performance Less than 48 hours after President Joe Biden’s alarming debate performance, the Democratic donor class is in crisis, racked by anxiety over what — if anything — the party’s wealthiest backers can do to reinvigorate or replace Biden, whose campaign has commissioned new polling to assess the damage. https://www.cnn.com/2024/06/29/politics/democratic-donors-biden-debate-election/index.html “Terrifying” – Mueller’s Hatchet Man Andrew Weissmann Melts Down Over SCOTUS Immunity Ruling, Floats Absurd SEAL Team 6 Assassination Hypothetical Mueller’s hatchet man Andrew Weissmann melted down on Monday after the Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that Trump has absolute immunity for his core Constitutional powers. Former presidents are entitled to at least a presumption of immunity for their official acts. The Supreme Court ruled there is no immunity for unofficial acts. “You could make the argument that is official conduct at the very least presumptively…” Weissmann said referring to the absurd hypothetical argument that a president could order SEAL Team 6 to assassinate a political rival. https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2024/07/terrifying-muellers-hatchet-man-andrew-weissmann-melts-down/ MSNBC’s Resident Wacko Joy Reid Claims Biden’s Health Irrelevant — ‘He Could Be in a Wheelchair, I Don’t Care, As Long As Trump Doesn’t Win MSNBC’s resident wacko Joy Reid has taken her rhetoric to new heights, suggesting that Joe Biden’s health is irrelevant as long as former President Trump does not regain the presidency. In a video released on TikTok, Reid is having a total meltdown, accusing the Supreme Court of siding with Trump over his claim of absolute immunity. https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2024/07/msnbcs-resident-wacko-joy-reid-claims-bidens-health/ Democrat Rep. James Clyburn Blames Biden’s Poor Debate Performance on “Preparation Overload” Democrat Rep James Clyburn was on CNN’s “State of the Union” with Dana Bash on Sunday to discuss Joe Biden and his performance at last week’s Presidential debate. He blamed Biden’s debate performance on “preparation overload.” “What about his performance on Thursday though, sir?” Dana Bash asked him. https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2024/06/democrat-rep-james-clyburn-blames-bidens-poor-debate/ Mark Cuban's Take on Joe Biden v. Donald Trump Debate Billionaire Mark Cuban called President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump's debate performance Thursday night "awful" but signaled support for the Democratic nominee, whether it is Biden or a potential replacement. https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/mark-cubans-take-on-joe-biden-v-donald-trump-debate/ar-BB1p58P6 Exasperated Kamala Harris Spars With Anderson Cooper Over Joe Biden’s Debate Performance Vice President Kamala Harris appeared on CNN Thursday night after the first 2024 presidential debate between Joe Biden and Donald Trump and sparred with anchor Anderson Cooper over Biden’s performance. https://www.yahoo.com/news/exasperated-kamala-harris-spars-anderson-040054730.html

About Natasha Owens “There’s something intrinsic about humanity and a survival instinct. Most of us will do whatever we can to keep our head above water, to take one more breath in and out…to keep breathing and keep our heart beating. But God’s intent for His children, His creation, wasn’t limited to survival. He intends for us to thrive. “I have come that you may have life to the full.” (John 10:10). For Natasha Owens that verse isn’t merely a comfort or a pick-me-up… It’s a decree. A mantra for life…and it is the very thing that has turned her darkest days into a light that is too bright not to share. “Life is hard and heartache, tragedy and loss aren’t selective or rare. But for many people, as soon as they make it through the given crisis, they stop there. They stagnate,” she says, reflecting on her own season of loss and the dark days when all she could do was breathe in and out. A few years ago, Natasha’s father, 58 at the time, was doing a simple task he’d done hundreds of times before. There was no drama. There was no build up. There was no warning. While cleaning his guns one day, one misfired, placing a bullet in his chest. He died soon thereafter. “After the shock wore off, the depression set in,” she shares. “For some reason, our pastor came to me and said he thought I should be the music minister at the church.” Even now, the memory of that conversation stirs a small laugh of disbelief. “I couldn’t even get out of bed every day,” she says. “How could I get up and motivate anyone else?” After a lot of time in prayer, alongside her husband, Natasha accepted the position. Soon, the music, the mission and the ministry captivated her heart. It stole away the listlessness and confusion and hopelessness. Week after week, as she poured herself into the music of the church, thereby pouring herself into the lives of all who comprised that church body, the Holy Spirit poured into her a peace, a reassurance and a drive to take this opportunity even further than she could have imagined. “Sometimes you have to pour out to other people,” she says. “You have to pour out in faith. That’s when and how you get your healing. I took the music minister position and while it was still a long process of climbing out of the depression, I was so focused on songs, it stopped the spiral. It took time, but the music held me. The songs gave me strength enough to get out of bed.” https://natashaowensmusic.com/pages/natasha-s-story https://natashaowensmusic.com/collections/music

Sir John Macdonald Sir John Macdonald (born January 11, 1815, Glasgow, Scotland—died June 6, 1891, Ottawa, Ontario, Dominion of Canada) was the first prime minister of the Dominion of Canada (1867–73, 1878–91), who led Canada through its period of early growth. Though accused of devious and unscrupulous methods, he is remembered for his achievements. https://www.britannica.com/biography/John-Alexander-Macdonald Trudeau believes he's the chosen one A good way to understand what drives Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is a book written almost three decades ago by the great American conservative thinker Thomas Sowell titled, The Vision of the Anointed: Self-Congratulation as a Basis for Social Policy . Obviously, Sowell wasn’t writing about Trudeau — but he was writing about the contemporary liberal mindset of politicians like Trudeau. In a Canadian context, this is not a new observation. The first time I wrote about it was in a 2015 column, “Trudeau, the anointed one,” a month after he won the election that brought him to power. https://www.msn.com/en-ca/news/other/goldstein-trudeau-believes-hes-the-chosen-one/ar-BB1n2RIA Arrogant Liberals defeating themselves The federal Liberals consider themselves to be Canada’s natural governing party and, in some ways, they are. In Canada’s 157 years as a nation on July 1 — the Liberals have been in power for 60% of the time; 69% since 1900. But their electoral success has bred a certain arrogance within them, leading to a deafness of tone by which they often defeat themselves. https://www.msn.com/en-ca/news/other/editorial-arrogant-liberals-defeating-themselves/ar-BB1oSTBu Mexico crime: Could this become the bloodiest year on record? https://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-53332756 Mexican candidate assassinations hit grim record ahead of Sunday's election Mexico's election is now the bloodiest in its modern history after a candidate running for local office in central Puebla state was murdered on Friday at a political rally, taking the number of assassinated candidates to 37 ahead of Sunday's vote. https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/mexican-candidate-assassinations-hit-grim-record-ahead-sundays-election-2024-06-01/ Why White Liberals Are So Unwilling to Recognize Their Own Racism https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2018/08/white-liberal-racism-why-progressives-are-unable-to-see-their-own-bigotry.html Canada at a crossroads: Understanding the shifting sands of immigration attitudes https://theconversation.com/canada-at-a-crossroads-understanding-the-shifting-sands-of-immigration-attitudes-232579 “War on white America”: Influential Texas group hosting pro-Christian nationalism conference https://www.texastribune.org/2024/06/12/true-texas-project-conference-christian-nationalism/ Mass Migration Transforms Britain UK transformed without public consent We published an important briefing paper this week that took a further look at the impact of two decades of massive, uncontrolled immigration. https://www.migrationwatchuk.org/news/2021/09/03/mass-migration-transforms-britain

Seattle PD Recruiting DACA-Eligible Illegal Immigrants as Officers The Seattle Police Department is now welcoming illegal immigrants to join its depleted force as staffing levels dip to lows not seen since 1957. "It's rather ironic, you've got people who are in this country illegally who are now going to potentially be enforcing the law," Seattle radio host Jason Rantz remarked on "Fox & Friends" Tuesday. https://www.policemag.com/patrol/news/15678000/seattle-pd-recruiting-dacaeligible-illegal-immigrants-as-officers Why is it so hard to hire and keep cops in Seattle? If you listen to many elected officials in Seattle right now, the No. 1 issue at the Seattle Police Department is hiring. And the numbers seem to bear that out. Since 2020, Seattle has lost 612 officers, and hired 257. The total net loss in that four-year period is 355 officers. While departures have slowed down from their height in 2020, Mayor Bruce Harrell’s introduction of a “comprehensive” recruitment plan that includes big bonuses for new hires has so far failed to reverse the trend of a shrinking department. 2019 was the last year SPD added more officers than it lost due to retirements, taking a job at another department, or leaving the profession entirely. https://www.kuow.org/stories/why-is-it-so-hard-to-hire-and-keep-cops-in-seattle California Schools Could Be Banned From Outing Kids to Their Parents A new bill introduced in the California Legislature could prohibit schools from disclosing students' LGBTQ+ identities to their parents without the students' consent. The legislation aims to protect the privacy and safety of LGBTQ+ students, including transgender students, sparking a heated debate among lawmakers, educators and parents. https://www.newsweek.com/california-schools-could-banned-outing-kids-their-parents-1904417 Ottawa seeks to address “tree equity” through race-based tree planting efforts “In a groundbreaking move, the City of Ottawa is considering using race and other identity factors to determine which neighborhoods receive more trees in an effort to align with diversity, equity, and inclusion priorities. This bold step towards a more equitable urban forest canopy is part of a proposed “tree equity analysis” that is set to go before City Council on Jun. 26. The report highlights that the distribution of urban tree canopy is often linked to socio-economic factors, with neighborhoods lacking in canopy cover being home to equity-deserving communities. To address this disparity, the proposed methodology, known as the “Tree Equity Score,” will assess tree canopy cover data alongside socio-economic and health measures to identify areas in need of increased tree planting. https://opencanuck.com/2024/06/20/ottawa-seeks-to-address-tree-equity-through-race-based-tree-planting-efforts/ The Tree Equity Score: A Game Changer for Environmental Justice In a world where green spaces are a luxury for some and a scarcity for others, the Tree Equity Score emerges as a game changer in the pursuit of environmental justice. As cities glitter with the lushness of nature, others languish in concrete jungles. This innovative tool, with its equity-first approach, aims to bridge the gap by identifying areas in need of trees. Through community action and widespread tree planting efforts, the Tree Equity Score has the potential to transform urban landscapes and create a more equitable future. https://workingforest.com/the-tree-equity-score-a-game-changer-for-environmental-justice/

What is Hamas and why is it fighting with Israel in Gaza? It began when Hamas gunmen launched an unprecedented attack on Israel from Gaza - the deadliest in Israel's history. An Israeli military campaign has followed, which has killed thousands in the Palestinian territory. What happened during the Hamas attacks on Israel? On the morning of 7 October, waves of Hamas gunmen stormed across Gaza's border into Israel, killing about 1,200 people. Hamas also fired thousands of rockets. Those killed included children, the elderly and 364 young people at a music festival. Hamas took more than 250 others to Gaza as hostages. The BBC has also seen evidence of rape and sexual violence during the Hamas attacks. https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-67039975?0=utm_source=ground.news Half of Americans say they'd support mass deportations of undocumented immigrants Half of Americans say they'd support mass deportations of undocumented immigrants, a new Axios Vibes survey by The Harris Poll shows. Meanwhile, other studies show an increased worry among U.S. Latinos about the same possibility regardless of their legal status. https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/half-of-americans-say-theyd-support-mass-deportations-of-undocumented-immigrants/ar-AA1nFpYD The Largest Mass Deportation in American History As many as 1.3 million people may have been swept up in the Eisenhower-era campaign called 'Operation Wetback.' https://www.history.com/news/operation-wetback-eisenhower-1954-deportation New Evidence Puts Man In North America 50,000 Years Ago Radiocarbon tests of carbonized plant remains where artifacts were unearthed last May along the Savannah River in Allendale County by University of South Carolina archaeologist Dr. Albert Goodyear indicate that the sediments containing these artifacts are at least 50,000 years old, meaning that humans inhabited North American long before the last ice age. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2004/11/041118104010.htm DNA from Pre-Clovis Human Coprolites in Oregon, North America https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science.1154116 Evidence for Pre-Clovis Inhabitants of Americas Emerges from Sea Floor https://www.ancient-origins.net/news-evolution-human-origins/evidence-pre-clovis-inhabitants-americas-emerges-sea-floor-001961 Pre-Clovis in N. America gets a boost: Butchery marks on Mammoth bones in New Mexico dated 37kya The Clovis First Theory is put to rest at Paisley Caves The Clovis First hypothesis states that no humans existed in the Americas prior to Clovis, which dates from 13,000 years ago, and that the distinct Clovis lithic technology is the mother technology of all other stone artifact types later occurring in the New World. This theory has been predominant since the first evidence of human presence in America was found in 1932 at the Clovis type locality in Blackwater Draw, just outside the village of Clovis in New Mexico. https://subspecieist.com/archaeology/pre-clovis/ Pierre Poilievre will undo some of Justin Trudeau’s legacy if he becomes prime minister. Here’s what he’d target https://www.thestar.com/politics/federal/pierre-poilievre-will-undo-some-of-justin-trudeaus-legacy-if-he-becomes-prime-minister-heres/article_3b4cf9a0-e085-11ee-ae91-dbff3141c820.html

About Natasha Owens “There’s something intrinsic about humanity and a survival instinct. Most of us will do whatever we can to keep our head above water, to take one more breath in and out…to keep breathing and keep our heart beating. But God’s intent for His children, His creation, wasn’t limited to survival. He intends for us to thrive. “I have come that you may have life to the full.” (John 10:10). For Natasha Owens that verse isn’t merely a comfort or a pick-me-up… It’s a decree. A mantra for life…and it is the very thing that has turned her darkest days into a light that is too bright not to share. “Life is hard and heartache, tragedy and loss aren’t selective or rare. But for many people, as soon as they make it through the given crisis, they stop there. They stagnate,” she says, reflecting on her own season of loss and the dark days when all she could do was breathe in and out. A few years ago, Natasha’s father, 58 at the time, was doing a simple task he’d done hundreds of times before. There was no drama. There was no build up. There was no warning. While cleaning his guns one day, one misfired, placing a bullet in his chest. He died soon thereafter. “After the shock wore off, the depression set in,” she shares. “For some reason, our pastor came to me and said he thought I should be the music minister at the church.” Even now, the memory of that conversation stirs a small laugh of disbelief. “I couldn’t even get out of bed every day,” she says. “How could I get up and motivate anyone else?” After a lot of time in prayer, alongside her husband, Natasha accepted the position. Soon, the music, the mission and the ministry captivated her heart. It stole away the listlessness and confusion and hopelessness. Week after week, as she poured herself into the music of the church, thereby pouring herself into the lives of all who comprised that church body, the Holy Spirit poured into her a peace, a reassurance and a drive to take this opportunity even further than she could have imagined. full bio at https://natashaowensmusic.com/pages/natasha-s-story Recent Music Videos: The Chosen One: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x9L5K04VgkI Trump Won: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mkA2_nijiyE 2nd Protects the First: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IhfRhCxC2cA Party People: https://youtu.be/AR9q4DcuE2M?si=7fG5TVhxvf1o39xd America First: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KNY6szBgfDM For more info, visit http://natashaowensmusic.com/.

Milei to Cut 70,000 State Jobs, Boasting of Chainsaw Austerity Argentine President Javier Milei plans to fire 70,000 government workers in the coming months in one of the clearest signs yet of how the libertarian’s chainsaw-style approach intends to slash the swollen state. Beyond the job cuts, Milei boasted Tuesday at an event that he’s frozen public works, cut off some funding to provincial governments and terminated more than 200,000 social welfare plans, which he labeled as corrupt. It’s all part of his strategy to reach a fiscal balance at any cost this year. https://tinyurl.com/mrydpvew Argentina reports its first single-digit inflation in 6 months as markets swoon and costs hit home Argentina’s monthly inflation rate eased sharply to a single-digit rate in April for the first time in half a year, data released Tuesday showed, a closely watched indicator that bolsters President Javier Milei’s severe austerity program aimed at fixing the country’s troubled economy. https://apnews.com/article/argentina-inflation-milei-single-digits-3cf0adca2cdf911fb04a06c3e9c6880d Government has become B.C.’s growth sector as spending rises The NDP government’s 2024 budget features record operating deficits and surging debt loads. The document includes no mention of any plan to return to fiscal balance—or even to narrow the deficit. It moves B.C. decisively towards structural operating deficits, compounding future debt-management challenges and risking B.C.’s reputation as a fiscally top-tier jurisdiction with an excellent credit rating. https://www.vancouverisawesome.com/economy-law-politics/government-has-become-bcs-growth-sector-as-spending-rises-8461050 Trump encourages voters to write ‘no tax on tips’ on restaurant receipts Former President Trump on Friday encouraged his voters to write on restaurant receipts to spread the word of his proposal to eliminate taxes on tips. Trump made the remarks at an event celebrating his 78th birthday in West Palm Beach with members of Club 47. The former president told the crowd that as part of his plan for further tax cuts, he would eliminate taxes on tips for "restaurant workers, hospitality workers and anyone else that gets tips." https://www.foxbusiness.com/politics/trump-encourages-voters-write-no-tax-tips-restaurant-receipts

Trump tells sweltering rally in Nevada he won't tax tips Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump told a rally in Las Vegas on Sunday that he would seek to end taxation of income from tips, a direct appeal to service workers in the swing state of Nevada, which polls suggest is leaning his way ahead of the Nov. 5 election. Trump also once again valorized his supporters convicted for their roles in the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol, calling them "warriors" and suggesting a possible counter-investigation into the event if he were re-elected. The pledge on tips, revealed at a sweltering outdoor rally in Las Vegas where temperatures reached 100 degrees, adds one more detail to a Trump tax plan that has included vague pledges of tax relief to middle-income workers and small businesses. https://www.reuters.com/world/us/trump-hold-rally-swing-state-nevada-during-heatwave-2024-06-09/ NSSF Releases Most Recent Firearm Production Figures The estimated total number of firearms in civilian possession from 1990-2021 is 473.2 million, according to data in reports such as ATF Firearms Commerce in the United States, ATF Annual Firearms Manufacturing and Exportation Reports and Congressional Research Service and including the collective ATF Annual Firearms Manufacturing and Exportation Report (AFMER) reports up to the 2021 edition. https://www.nssf.org/articles/nssf-releases-most-recent-firearm-production-figures-2024/ Shooting sports are exploding in popularity among young people. Here’s why Every year, millions of Americans use guns recreationally, not only for hunting, but also for target sports like skeet and trapshooting. A growing number of young people are participating in shooting sports, a trend that is raising concerns for some. Special correspondent Megan Thompson reports. https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/why-shooting-sports-are-exploding-in-popularity-among-young-people Hunter Biden convicted on all 3 charges at federal gun trial A federal jury has convicted Hunter Biden on all three federal felony gun charges he faced, concluding that he violated laws meant to prevent drug addicts from owning firearms. The conviction marks the first time a president’s immediate family member has been found guilty of a crime during their father’s term in office, though his crimes predate Joe Biden’s tenure as president. https://www.cnn.com/2024/06/11/politics/hunter-biden-gun-trial-verdict/index.html Chrystia Freeland’s granddad was indeed a Nazi collaborator – so much for Russian disinformation The news conference on Monday by Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland was interesting not for the announcement that Canada was extending its training mission to Ukraine but for the questions and answers about the minister’s grandfather. https://ottawacitizen.com/news/national/defence-watch/chrystia-freelands-granddad-was-indeed-a-nazi-collaborator-so-much-for-russian-disinformation Freeland introduces capital gains tax changes, says Canadians should watch coming vote https://nationalpost.com/news/canada/freeland-capital-gains-proposal

Supporters rally at Sunset Park in Las Vegas for former President Donald Trump Supporters of former President Donald Trump rallied and battled the searing heat to see him speak at Sunset Park in Las Vegas on Sunday. The rally started around 10:30 a.m. and Trump took the stage around 12 p.m. His crowd had waited for more than six hours to see him. Michael Goddary was ready just after dawn to see the former president speak. For years, wherever Trump goes, Goddart is there. https://www.8newsnow.com/news/politics/supporters-rally-at-sunset-park-in-las-vegas-for-former-president-donald-trump/ Trump tells sweltering rally in Nevada he won't tax tips Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump told a rally in Las Vegas on Sunday that he would seek to end taxation of income from tips, a direct appeal to service workers in the swing state of Nevada, which polls suggest is leaning his way ahead of the Nov. 5 election. https://www.reuters.com/world/us/trump-hold-rally-swing-state-nevada-during-heatwave-2024-06-09/ Blue state sheriff says he’s ‘changing teams,’ urges support for Trump A well-known conservative California sheriff joked that he was "changing teams" ahead of the 2024 election and urged people to support a "convicted felon." "I think it's time we put a felon in the White House," Riverside Sheriff Chad Bianco said in a video posted to social media Saturday. https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/blue-state-sheriff-says-he-s-changing-teams-urges-support-for-trump/ar-BB1nuDX0 Canada’s Parliament rocked by allegations of treason The capital of one of the world’s most stable democracies is gripped by growing panic about foreign agents working in elected office. A bombshell report by Canadian lawmakers has unnerved Parliament Hill, alleging that unnamed politicians have been covertly working with foreign governments. https://www.politico.com/news/2024/06/10/canada-parliament-treason-allegations-00162163 Justin Trudeau is shielding TRAITORS inside parliament Last week, a secret report from the National Security and Intelligence Committee of Parliamentarians was released and alleged that several MPs wittingly colluded with hostile foreign nations. One MP is alleged to have given top secret information to a known foreign intelligence officer. To date, the Trudeau government has gone out of its way to shield and protect the names of the alleged traitors from being released to the public. https://tnc.news/2024/06/10/rhf-trudeau-shielding-traitors1/ Have Canada's parliamentary 'traitors' committed literal treason? Amid revelations that the House of Commons contains MPs who have “wittingly” collaborated with foreign governments, Parliamentarians have begun openly referring to these unnamed colleagues as “traitors.” It’s a word with legal implications: Treason remains on the books as one of Canada’s most serious criminal offences. Treason carries a maximum sentence of 14 years, with “high treason” being treated the same as first-degree murder (parole eligibility after 25 years). https://nationalpost.com/opinion/have-canadas-parliamentary-traitors-committed-literal-treason

California Loses Nearly 10,000 Fast-Food Jobs After $20 Minimum Wage Signed Last Fall Last September, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed California Assembly Bill 1287 into law, which includes a $20 per hour minimum wage for fast-food workers and a fast-food regulatory council which has the authority to raise the industry’s minimum wage annually. But between last fall and January, California fast-food restaurants cut about 9,500 jobs, representing a 1.3 percent change from September 2023. https://www.hoover.org/research/california-loses-nearly-10000-fast-food-jobs-after-20-minimum-wage-signed-last-fall The Staggering Decline of Fast Food Jobs and Surge in Restaurant Closures Due to California's $20 Minimum Wage Since the implementation of California's new $20-an-hour minimum wage, there has been a significant reduction in employment across various fast food chains. https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/markets/the-staggering-decline-of-fast-food-jobs-and-surge-in-restaurant-closures-due-to-california-s-20-minimum-wage/ss-BB1nTL5P Oakland congresswoman defends her push for $50 an hour minimum wage https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/oakland-congresswoman-defends-her-push-for-50-an-hour-minimum-wage/ar-BB1ilMBh Colorado Republican Party calls for burning of all Pride flags as Pride Month kicks off “Burn all the #pride flags this June,” the state GOP wrote in a post on X, formerly Twitter, on Monday. The party also sent an email blast targeting Pride month. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/06/05/colorado-gop-calls-for-burning-pride-flags/73988961007/ CRTC requires online streaming services to contribute to Canada’s broadcasting system https://www.canada.ca/en/radio-television-telecommunications/news/2024/06/crtc-requires-online-streaming-services-to-contribute-to-canadas-broadcasting-system.html Trudeau has his Eyes on Your Home Equity Trudeau’s twitchy second-in-command Chrystia Freeland mused about “unleashing the massive mountain of excess cash” in Canadian households during a BNN interview. https://www.ccmbc.ca/trudeau_has_his_eyes_on_your_home_equity Justin Trudeau to call vote on contentious capital gains tax hike this week Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s government will call for a vote this week on a planned hike in the capital gains tax inclusion rate, a measure that would raise billions in additional government revenue and has attracted the ire of Canada’s business community. https://financialpost.com/personal-finance/taxes/justin-trudeau-to-call-vote-capital-gains-tax-hike Trudeau climate plan wants 20% of cars to be EVs by 2026 Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s government wants to institute a mandate that at least 20 per cent of new cars offered for sale by 2026 have zero emissions, as part of Canada’s plan to meet its 2030 emissions-reduction goal. https://driving.ca/auto-news/industry/trudeau-climate-plan-wants-20-of-cars-to-be-evs-by-2026 Electric Big Rig Economics Don’t Work for Most Companies Executives at truck leasing company Ryder System spent years listening to some of their biggest customers say they wanted to switch to battery-electric big rigs. Now that the heavy-duty trucks are available, the company says, few customers want to pay for them. https://www.youngresearch.com/researchandanalysis/electric-big-rig-economics-dont-work-for-most-companies/ Hiring Equity https://wpl.ubc.ca/browse/equity-and-inclusion/courses/wpl-eio-he

Trump combines small donors and billionaires for a record fundraising haul in May Donald Trump's campaign said it raised nearly $300 million in May as it benefited from a new surge of support among small-dollar donors on top of an existing strength with billionaires. https://finance.yahoo.com/news/trump-combines-small-donors-and-billionaires-for-a-record-fundraising-haul-in-may-162504864.html The billionaires rallying behind Trump after his conviction Ultra-wealthy Republican donors are rallying behind former US President Donald Trump following his historic trial and criminal conviction. Trump, the Republican candidate for this November's White House election, was found guilty of falsifying business records to conceal hush money paid to former adult-film star Stormy Daniels. While he has lagged behind Joe Biden and the Democrats' fundraising efforts, the conviction injected new life into his electoral bid - with his campaign announcing that it raised nearly $53m (£41.6m) in just 24 hours after the verdict. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ckvvlv3lewxo Johnson urges Supreme Court to "step in" on Trump verdict House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) called for the U.S. Supreme Court to "step in" to overturn the guilty verdict against former President Trump in his New York hush money trial. Why it matters: It's one of the starkest examples yet of Republicans, furious about the jury's decision, calling for some form of intervention to protect the ex-president. https://www.axios.com/2024/05/31/mike-johnson-trump-supreme-court How the Supreme Court could upend the other criminal cases against Trump On Monday, former President Donald Trump vented about being found guilty in New York of 34 counts of falsifying business records and suggested that the U.S. Supreme Court step in to prevent Judge Juan Merchan from sentencing him in the case. https://www.yahoo.com/news/how-the-supreme-court-could-upend-the-other-criminal-cases-against-trump-210712541.html ‘Like Organized Crime’: Multiple Banks Blow The Whistle 170 Times On Biden Family Banks regularly flag suspicious financial activity for authorities, such as money laundering, tax evasion, terrorist funding, and fraud. These reports are called Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) and banks are required to file with the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN). When it comes to the Biden family, there were over 170 SARs from multiple banks, according to Townhall. https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/like-organized-crime-multiple-banks-blow-the-whistle-170-times-on-biden-family/ar-AA1ePFbF Abolishing whiteness has never been more urgent https://www.aljazeera.com/opinions/2019/11/17/abolishing-whiteness-has-never-been-more-urgent/ British countryside is a ‘racist and colonial’ white space, wildlife charities claim https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/02/07/british-countryside-racist-white-space-charities-claim/ Rural racism in Dorset: Why is our countryside 98% white? https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-dorset-57611781 Even Sweden Doesn’t Want Migrants Anymore https://foreignpolicy.com/2021/11/17/even-sweden-doesnt-want-migrants-anymore-syria-iraq-belarus/ Trudeau condemns 'rising hate' against LGBTQ+ people as Pride flag raised on Parliament Hill https://montrealgazette.com/news/national/trudeau-condemns-rising-hate-against-lgbtq-people-as-pride-flag-raised-on-parliament-hill

Judge stunned when man with suspended license joins court Zoom call while driving A Michigan state judge appeared shocked when Corey Harris, who was charged with driving with a suspended license, appeared in his court hearing over Zoom for the charges while he was driving. Washtenaw County Judge Cedric Simpson revoked Harris’ bond and ordered Harris to turn himself in at a local county jail the same day. Harris has a pretrial hearing scheduled on June 5, and the public defender representing Harris told CNN, “This is an ongoing case and Washtenaw County has no comment. We are allowing the process to move forward so that justice may prevail.” https://www.cnn.com/2024/05/29/us/video/washtenaw-michigan-judge-cedric-simpson-suspended-license-digvid McKenna commits a classic political gaffe Looking into the camera, a boisterous McKenna, using emphatic hand gestures and raising her voice on key words for emphasis, declares: “But you know, I actually gave them some real advice. I said that if you actually say it louder, we’ve learned in the House of Commons, if you repeat it, if you say it louder, if that is your talking point, people will totally believe it.” https://torontosun.com/opinion/columnists/goldstein-screeched-in-mckenna-commits-a-classic-political-gaffe Deception can be perfected: Can a repeated lie become 'a truth? ' With a little practice, one could learn to tell a lie that may be indistinguishable from the truth. New research shows that lying is more malleable than previously thought, and with a certain amount of training and instruction, the art of deception can be perfected. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/12/121206142045.htm Boston's woke Democrat mayor claims criminals should NOT be prosecuted Woke Democrat Mayor Michelle Wu (pictured left), who has been mayor of Boston since November 2021 has long supported a progressive approach to crime but is now looking for some of the most basic offenses to be completely off-limits to prosecution. Wu has argued for charges including shoplifting and disorderly conduct to be beyond the reach of prosectors along with other serious crimes including the receiving of stolen property and even driving with a suspended license. https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/crime/bostons-woke-democrat-mayor-claims-criminals-should-not-be-prosecuted/ss-BB1njNmA Biden officially tops 80 million votes, beating Obama's record by 10 million Biden won more than 80 million votes in the 2020 election, the ongoing vote count confirmed late Tuesday, meaning he beat the previous record by more than 10 million votes. That previous record was set by President Barack Obama, https://www.yahoo.com/news/biden-officially-tops-80-million-050204990.html Here are the 80 MPs set to qualify for a pension with the help of a Liberal rule change https://nationalpost.com/news/canada/here-are-the-80-mps-set-to-qualify-for-a-pension-with-the-help-of-a-liberal-rule-change Moving election means tens of millions in extra pensions in pockets of MPs https://www.baytoday.ca/local-news/letter-moving-election-means-tens-of-millions-in-extra-pensions-in-pockets-of-mps-8503940

Jonathan Turley: Trump Trial Was ‘Abuse’ of America’s Justice System Renowned legal scholar Professor Jonathan Turley has blasted the “hush money” trial against President Donald Trump as an “abuse” of America’s once-great justice system. Turley, a professor at George Washington University Law School, discussed the Trump trial verdict with Fox News star Judge Jeanine Pirro. During an appearance on “America Reports,” Turley described the “guilty” verdict as “popular justice of Manhattan.” However, he noted that this is not the kind of justice Americans “look for.” https://rightedition.com/2024/06/02/jonathan-turley-trump-trial-was-abuse-of-americas-justice-system/ Pandora’s Box Opened! Kash Patel Calls On GOP to Unleash Subpoenas on Judge Merchan’s Family and DA Bragg in Wake of Trump’s ‘Unconstitutional’ Verdict In the wake of the unconstitutional verdict against former President Donald Trump, Kash Patel, a former Trump administration official, is urging Republican lawmakers to take a bold stand against perceived judicial and prosecutorial misconduct. Patel’s statement, made on Truth Social, demands lawmakers investigate financial gains made by the family of Judge Juan Merchan and examine connections between the Manhattan District Attorney’s office and the Biden White House. https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2024/05/pandoras-box-opened-kash-patel-urges-gop-unleash/ Legal experts say Trump's conviction is unlikely to lead to a prison sentence Former President Donald Trump is now a convicted felon, but legal experts have told NPR that it's unlikely he will face incarceration. A New York jury on Thursday found the former president guilty of 34 felony counts in his unprecedented hush money case. Trump called the trial "disgraceful" and his legal team has signaled it will appeal. https://www.npr.org/2024/05/30/g-s1-2026/trump-guilty-sentence-prison-voting-rights Trump warns of ‘Pandora’s box’ of perpetual presidential prosecutions if charges against him stand Former President Donald Trump has long vowed to prosecute President Joe Biden if Trump wins November’s election and the two trade places. He upped the stakes dramatically Tuesday, contending that if criminal charges against him aren’t dropped, any current and future ex-presidents also could be prosecuted. https://apnews.com/article/trump-immunity-prosecution-obama-biden-revenge-0c29591ac06a48832b77fab64dc68931 'Overwhelming majority of the Canadian poor are white,' report finds A new report by the Calgary-based think tank Aristotle Foundation suggests that Canada’s race-based approach to fighting poverty might be flawed, since it is based on an incorrect assumption that race, racial discrimination and poverty are tightly linked. https://www.msn.com/en-ca/news/canada/overwhelming-majority-of-the-canadian-poor-are-white-report-finds/ar-BB1nljfq

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