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Retired Minnesota guy wishing for climate stability for kids and grandkids. Interested in #science, especially #astronomy, #gardening , #scifi and rv traveling. Join with me at https://citizensclimatelobby.org or other climate orgs.

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w7voa , to Random stuff
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House Speaker Johnson tells VOA the US needs “to allow Ukraine to prosecute the war in the way they see fit.” https://www.voanews.com/a/us-house-speaker-to-voa-ukraine-should-be-able-to-fight-war-as-they-see-fit-/7622780.html

Runyan50 ,
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@w7voa Agree. We screwed up the Vietnam War by forcing our military to wage war with one arm tied behind their backs. Look what that got us. Now we ask Ukraine to give up their country doing the same thing.

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Nikki Haley says she’ll be voting for Donald Trump. https://apnews.com/article/72cd80b03d0cd6f69601a0c6166194a5

Runyan50 ,
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@w7voa Because she too is a criminal.

w7voa , to Random stuff
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NY Times - Last summer, two years after an upside-down American flag was flown outside the Virginia home of Justice Samuel A. Alito Jr., another provocative symbol was displayed at his vacation house in New Jersey. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/22/us/justice-alito-flag-appeal-to-heaven.html?unlocked_article_code=1.t00.7jJC.g9M7XSDxQ5Jc&smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShare&sgrp=c-cb

Runyan50 ,
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@w7voa Alito just needs to resign in disgrace. When you become a Supreme Court Justice you leave partisanship behind. He needs to go.

TucsonSentinel , to Arizona
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U.S. senators introduce bill to end a state’s Medicaid funding if it blocks IVF https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/nationworld/report/052124_gop_ivf_block/us-senators-introduce-bill-end-states-medicaid-funding-if-it-blocks-ivf/
Two Republican U.S. senators have teamed up to try to prevent states from banning in vitro fertilization, months after the Alabama state Supreme Court upended access to the procedure by ruling fertilized embryos were children under state law.

Runyan50 ,
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@TucsonSentinel So, that’s a solution for radical theocrats? Punish poor people?

rbreich , to Random stuff
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Office Hours: Is Trump openly embracing fascism? https://robertreich.substack.com/p/office-hours-is-trump-openly-embracing?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon

Runyan50 ,
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@rbreich At the rate he is going, I fully expect firebombed voting precincts in November.

mastodonmigration , to Random stuff
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Well, the day would not be complete without a good old New York Times 'both-sides' story.

Runyan50 ,
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@mastodonmigration @tjtreehugger2 So it’s not even possible he is following the law and rules of the court?

w7voa , to Random stuff
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Russia announces the start of tactical nuclear weapons drills near the border with Ukraine. https://iz.ru/1699925/2024-05-21/v-iuvo-nachalsia-pervyi-etap-uchenii-po-primeneniiu-nestrategicheskogo-iadernogo-oruzhiia

Runyan50 ,
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@w7voa Once again feels threatened by the possibility of a NATO no-fly zone. Also, the results of sacrificing 1,500 meat troops per day for meters of territory must be making him look over his shoulder. Russia approaches half a million casualties. Biden should privately tell Putin that for every nuclear weapon he uses, the US will transfer one to Ukraine.

w7voa , to Random stuff
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The defense in Donald Trump's criminal trial in NYC rests its case without the ex-president testifying.

Runyan50 ,
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@w7voa Prosecutors would tear him apart and the jurors would ask for life in prison for him.

indivisibleteam , to Random stuff
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During a break in his criminal trial, Trump posted a campaign video that uses messaging from Nazi Germany.

The only way we can stop this wannabe dictator from returning to power is organizing to defeat him: https://act.indivisible.org/survey/majority_over_maga_signup?source=mastodon&medium=directpost

Runyan50 ,
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@indivisibleteam That doesn’t matter. Why elect a person with so little control over his employees? Why elect a person who hires people who post such things?

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Here's what we're reading today:

's security services have arrested nine people suspected of engaging in subversive activities in favor of , PM Tusk tells TVN24.

The arrested sabotage suspects are accused of beatings, arson and attempts to arrange arson.

https://tvn24.pl/polska/donald-tusk-o-spocie-po-bede-sie-bil-twardo-nie-odstawie-nogi-st7925681

Runyan50 ,
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@timkmak Biden needs to explain to Putin that if they continue to shell civilian areas in cities, that he will arm Ukraine to do the same to Russia.

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(AP) — Israeli officials seize AP equipment and take down live shot of northern Gaza, citing new media law.

Runyan50 ,
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@w7voa NAZI’s now control Israel.

w7voa , to Random stuff
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(AP) — A video posted to Donald Trump’s account on his social media network Monday included references to a “unified Reich” among hypothetical news headlines if he wins the election in November. https://apnews.com/article/31002afb91b642c0314223d19e51f427

Runyan50 ,
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@w7voa This Nazi must be stopped!

Runyan50 ,
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@w7voa is ratcheting up the Nazi rhetoric. By November, it would not be surprising if they tell their murdering enforcers to start “taking out” Democratic candidates, burning Dem offices and threaten to blow up voting precincts.

w7voa , to Random stuff
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OpenAI hits pause on the Scarlett Johansson soundalike voice it calls Sky. https://openai.com/index/how-the-voices-for-chatgpt-were-chosen/

Runyan50 ,
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@w7voa Thank goodness for her she is rich and famous. Otherwise they would do what they want.

w7voa , to Random stuff
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ICC chief prosecutor says he’s seeking arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and Hamas militant leaders, among others. https://www.icc-cpi.int/news/statement-icc-prosecutor-karim-aa-khan-kc-applications-arrest-warrants-situation-state

Runyan50 ,
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@w7voa Bullshit. When you take all of Israel’s actions together, not just battling Hamas, it is obvious ethnic cleansing and relocation of a people.

arstechnica , to Random stuff
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“Outrageously” priced weight-loss drugs could bankrupt US health care

Prices would need to be dramatically slashed to avoid increasing the national deficit.

https://arstechnica.com/science/2024/05/outrageously-priced-weight-loss-drugs-could-bankrupt-us-health-care/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

Runyan50 ,
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@arstechnica We need to eliminate capitalism. This will help with the greedflation brought on by Big Pharma.

w7voa , to Random stuff
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NY Times: After the 2020 election, as some Trump supporters falsely claimed that Biden had stolen the office, many of them displayed a startling symbol outside their homes, on their cars and in online posts: an upside-down American flag. One of the homes flying an inverted flag during that time was the residence of SCOTUS Justice Alito. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/16/us/justice-alito-upside-down-flag.html?unlocked_article_code=1.sU0.dA3q.762sBv-t9c_6&smid=url-share

Runyan50 ,
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@w7voa My God, how could this person be a non-partisan judge? He doesn’t even know what reality is.

ScienceDesk , to Climate Change Science
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How "kitty cats" are wrecking the home insurance industry in the U.S. No, not the felines!

Learn about "nat cats" and "kitty cats" in a new @grist report: "Supercharged thunderstorms and tornadoes are ravaging the Midwest, driving insurance costs to record highs."

https://flip.it/sm-hYZ

For similar stories, follow @climate-change-science-Bloombe

Runyan50 ,
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@ScienceDesk @climate-change-science-Bloombe Holy crap. $50B is about what it will cost to rebuild Ukraine. Every year?

w7voa , to Random stuff
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Rudy Giuliani, recently fired by WABC Radio for repeated election denialism, announces what he’s calling his latest role in life:
“Please enjoy my delicious fresh roasted specialty coffee. It's quality you can trust."

Runyan50 ,
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@w7voa He will soon be in contempt of an AZ court and extradicted. Can’t wait.

TucsonSentinel , to Arizona
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9th Circuit rules convicted felons also have 2nd Amendment rights https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/nationworld/report/051424_2nd_amendment_felons/9th-circuit-rules-convicted-felons-also-have-2nd-amendment-rights/
The 9th Circuit appellate court ruled that a landmark decision by the U.S. Supreme Court means a blanket prohibition on convicted felons possessing firearms violates their 2nd Amendment rights, at least when it comes to nonviolent offenders who served out their sentence.

Runyan50 ,
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@TucsonSentinel Holy crap. This is nuts.

w7voa , to Random stuff
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New York appellate court rejects Trump bid to lift gag order in his ongoing state criminal trial. https://www.nycourts.gov/courts/ad1/calendar/List_Word/2024/05_May/14/PDF/Trump%20v%20Merchan%20(2024-02369).pdf

Runyan50 ,
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@w7voa Another stupid appeal wasting the taxpayer dollar. Put this criminal away!!

w7voa , to Random stuff
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Chinese President Xi Jinping is set to host Vladimir Putin in Beijing this week as the Russian leader makes his second visit to China since October. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3262545/chinese-president-xi-jinping-meet-russias-putin-no-limits-partners-mark-75-years-ties

Runyan50 ,
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@w7voa Kiss the ring, Putin. Bow down and thank your savior commies!

arstechnica , to Random stuff
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Tesla does 180 on Superchargers, rehiring laid-off staff amid new plans

Last week the CEO said Tesla will spend $500 million expanding the charger network.

https://arstechnica.com/cars/2024/05/tesla-does-180-on-superchargers-rehiring-laid-off-staff-amid-new-plans/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

Runyan50 ,
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@arstechnica Musk is nuts and should be replaced.

w7voa , to Random stuff
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NBC News - President Joe Biden’s campaign plans to host a major fundraiser in Los Angeles next month with former President Barack Obama and Hollywood superstars George Clooney and Julia Roberts. https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2024-election/biden-taps-obama-george-clooney-julia-roberts-clintons-mega-fundraiser-rcna151183

Runyan50 ,
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@w7voa Biden is competing for campaign funds against EVERY FOSSIL FUEL OLIGARCH ON EARTH.

rbreich , to Random stuff
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Each of Trump's 34 criminal counts of false business filings in the New York case carries a penalty of up to four years in prison.

If Trump is convicted, what should the sentence be?

Runyan50 ,
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@rbreich Atleast past election day.

w7voa , to Random stuff
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WSJ - The Biden administration is preparing to raise tariffs on clean-energy goods from China in the coming days, with the levy on Chinese electric vehicles set to roughly quadruple. https://www.wsj.com/economy/trade/biden-to-quadruple-tariffs-on-chinese-evs-203127bf?mod=hp_lead_pos1

Runyan50 ,
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@w7voa Oh great. Increase the cost of EV’s to consumers so that the bottom line for rich investors of outmoded US EVs is maintained for a little while longer.

w7voa , to Random stuff
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The school board in Shenandoah County in Virginia has voted to restore the names of Confederate generals to two schools. https://www.nvdaily.com/nvdaily/shenandoah-county-school-board-votes-to-restore-confederate-names-to-2-schools/article_ed83aa54-093b-50fa-ae8c-a56340e77f09.html

Runyan50 ,
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@w7voa Traitors!

w7voa , to Random stuff
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Washington Post: At Mar-a-Lago, Trump asked oil CEOs to raise $1 billion for his campaign and told them if he gets back in the White House he'll immediately reverse dozens of Biden’s environmental rules and policies and stop new ones from being enacted. https://wapo.st/3UBf4Fy

Runyan50 ,
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@w7voa It is not just US freedoms that are at stake in this election. is gunning to destroy the whole planet.

w7voa , to Random stuff
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Police pepper spray and arrest about 20 protesters at George Washington University, reports the school newspaper. https://gwhatchet.com/2024/05/07/live-coverage-encampment-enters-13th-day-as-protesters-condemn-officials-alleged-refusal-to-negotiate/

Runyan50 ,
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@w7voa Yes, Pa,estimian students need to be kept safe.

arstechnica , to Random stuff
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Prime Video subs will soon see ads for Amazon products when they hit pause

Amazon is adding three types of shoppable ads to Prime Video's ad tier.

https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/05/prime-video-subs-will-soon-see-ads-for-amazon-products-when-they-hit-pause/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

Runyan50 ,
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@arstechnica Amazon is driving me away with their late-stage capitalism gambits.

TheConversationUS , to Random stuff
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Israel's attack on Rafah shows the limits of Washington's attempts to hold back its ally.

https://theconversation.com/could-biden-stop-netanyahus-plans-a-national-security-expert-looks-at-israels-attack-on-rafah-229460

Runyan50 ,
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@TheConversationUS China has N Korea and we have Israel. Either one could start a nuclear conflict at any time.

w7voa , to Random stuff
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Australia's military says a Chinese fighter jet endangered one of its helicopters during an "unsafe" and "unacceptable" confrontation over the Yellow Sea. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-05-06/australian-helicopter-chines-fighter-flares-hmas-hobart/103812042

Runyan50 ,
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@w7voa We need to splash a Chinese fighter.

w7voa , to Random stuff
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The Hachette Book Group imprint publishing the upcoming memoir by the South Dakota governor announce it’s removing Kristi Noem’s false claim she met North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un.

Runyan50 ,
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@w7voa Oops, I got caught. Now I am a totally honest person.

TheConversationUS , to philosophy group
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To make the moon a graveyard goes against the beliefs of various human religions.

Here’s a look at what believers would say about this winter’s attempt to send a probe holding the remains of paying customers to the lunar surface

https://theconversation.com/why-having-human-remains-land-on-the-moon-poses-difficult-questions-for-members-of-several-religions-221399
@philosophy

Runyan50 ,
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@TheConversationUS @philosophy Why do we want to place organic remains on the moon? Just because we can? Humans are a disturbing species.

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Sleeping with your dog in the same room could be hurting your sleep quality, according to new research.

Good news for cat people: The research team found no evidence for a negative effect on sleep when co-sleeping with cats.
https://theconversation.com/could-sharing-a-bedroom-with-your-pets-be-keeping-you-from-getting-a-good-nights-sleep-226216

Runyan50 ,
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@TheConversationUS That is such terrible bullshit! You sleep with your cat when he/she says it is OK.

TheConversationUS , to Random stuff
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In Philadelphia – the poorest major city in the U.S. – the minimum wage has been stuck at $7.25 per hour for the past 15 years.

It’s not that Philadelphians haven’t tried to change things – but they consistently face pushback from the state legislature.
https://theconversation.com/philadelphias-minimum-wage-has-been-stuck-at-7-25-an-hour-since-2009-heres-why-efforts-to-raise-it-have-failed-223609

Runyan50 ,
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@TheConversationUS Sounds like PA legislators should be paid that amount.

w7voa , to Random stuff
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Judge chides Donald Trump for claiming gag order prevented him from testifying in his NYC criminal case.

Runyan50 ,
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@w7voa Psychotropic drugs are hell to get used to, especially that first couple of weeks. Now we will look for signs of TD.

Runyan50 ,
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@w7voa No! Don’t count it as a joke. Take it at face value. Order a neuropsych eval to make sure understands what is going on. “Whale!”

w7voa , to Random stuff
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Among those President Biden today is to award the Medal of Freedom: Michael Bloomberg, Elizabeth Dole, Phil Donahue, John Kerry, Al Gore, Nancy Pelosi and Michelle Yeoh. Jim Thorpe receiving a posthumous medal. https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/05/03/president-biden-announces-recipients-of-the-presidential-medal-of-freedom-2/

Runyan50 ,
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@w7voa All rich Americans. Got it.

w7voa , to Random stuff
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In her book, South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem claims she met North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. There’s no evidence of that. https://www.politico.com/newsletters/playbook/2024/05/03/kristi-noem-shoots-at-lone-wolf-nikki-haley-00155932

Runyan50 ,
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@w7voa Of course! Who doesn’t want a dog murderer in the White House?

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“President Donald J. Trump hereby gives notice that he filed the unredacted version of his Motion to Dismiss based on Selective and Vindictive Prosecution under seal with the Court on May 2, 2023, in compliance with Paperless Order at ECF No. 503.” https://storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.uscourts.flsd.648653/gov.uscourts.flsd.648653.518.0.pdf

Runyan50 ,
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@w7voa Oh 🙄 that sounds so damning to the Court. Everyone beware! If you commit serial felonies they will come after you!

w7voa , to Random stuff
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Chicago PD leaders say they’ve decided not to punish any officers whose names appeared on the leaked membership list of the Oath Keepers, an anti-government extremist group that played a key role in the Jan. 6, 2021 riot at the US Capitol. https://chicago.suntimes.com/2024/05/02/chicago-police-no-discipline-officers-extremist-group

Runyan50 ,
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@w7voa Cause violent RW organizations that oppose the peaceful transfer of political power are cool for our cops? No wonder NOBODY trusts cops anymore.

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"Police removed barricades and began dismantling pro-Palestinian demonstrators’ fortified encampment early Thursday at the University of California, Los Angeles, after hundreds of protesters defied orders to leave, some of them forming human chains as police fired flash-bangs to break up the crowds. Some people were detained, their hands bound with zip ties."

AP has the latest: https://flip.it/eHyb.w

Runyan50 ,
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@NewsDesk “Fascists Attack”

w7voa , to Random stuff
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Prosecutors in court are reviewing the latest alleged gag order violations by Donald Trump as the former president's first criminal trial resumes in NYC.

Runyan50 ,
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@w7voa It’s almost like the Judge is now part of the propaganda machine. As issues another attack, everyone wonders whether it has been run through the $1,000 gatekeeper account. Can you imagine the Christmas party that the Merchan court will have?

w7voa , to Random stuff
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Today in Wilmington, North Carolina, President Biden is to announce $3 billion will be spent to replace toxic lead pipes. https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/05/02/fact-sheet-biden-harris-administration-announces-3-billion-to-replace-toxic-lead-pipes-and-deliver-clean-drinking-water-to-communities-across-the-country/

Runyan50 ,
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@w7voa When will Biden get to Flint, Michigan? It has been 10 years.

w7voa , to Random stuff
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A large crowd of pro-Palestinian protesters remains at the UCLA campus after authorities declared an unlawful assembly and began preparing to disperse the protesters. https://abc7.com/police-ucla-seek-to-disperse-pro-palestinian-protesters-as-crowd-grows/14753517/

Runyan50 ,
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@w7voa They are NOT necessarily pro-Palestinian, because they know what murderers Hamas members are. They are definitely Anti-Genocide Demonstrations.

TucsonSentinel , to Arizona
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College administrators are falling into a tried & true trap laid by the right https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/opinion/report/043024_college_protest_trap_op/college-administrators-are-falling-into-tried-true-trap-laid-by-right/
Conservatives have made a number of familiar claims about student protesters: They are coddled elitists, out-of-state agitators and violent communists who sowed discord to destroy America, as university leaders are twisting themselves in knots to appease angry donors and legislators.

Runyan50 ,
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@TucsonSentinel That agitator crap goes back to Kent State. They tried to justify killing school kids by calling them commie agitators.

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NYC Mayor Eric Adams says ~300 arrests made on two campuses in response to attempts to radicalize people in the city. https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/columbia-university-protests-nypd-video-hamilton-hall/5371376/

Runyan50 ,
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@w7voa That dumb shit. Israel is radicalizing all critical thinking Americans.

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