Russia's security state has been ruthlessly effective at detaining Vladimir Putin's opponents but was caught off guard by a mass shooting near Moscow, raising questions about its priorities, resources and intelligence gathering. read more
Immigrant children as young as 14 were found working illegally amid dangerous heavy equipment at a Tennessee firm that makes parts for lawn mowers sold by John Deere and other companies, according to Labor Department officials. read more
Utah college basketball players in Idaho for an NCAA Tournament switched hotels after being confronted with racial hate, the Associated Press reported. The players were going into a restaurant when a person driving a truck that was flying a Confederate flag began using insulting language, Utah coach Lynne Roberts revealed. When the players left the restaurant the same driver returned "reinforced by others" and they revved their engines and again yelled at the players. read more
With grand jury proceedings underway, Attorney General Kris Mayes' office won't say how much longer her fake Trump electors investigation will last. read more
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is set to sign a new law eliminating squatters' rights in the state as squatting becomes a growing problem across the country.
@#7 ... Putin is in a bad place. ...
Yeah.
I was looking around for links to support what I have seen.
But your comment appeared first.
There is this from a couple days ago...
Russian Opposition Blasts Putin's Broken Security Promises After Moscow Attack
www.themoscowtimes.com
... Russia's opposition has slammed Vladimir Putin's broken security promise in the wake of the Moscow concert hall attack, saying the country's intelligence agencies were too focused on hunting Kremlin critics instead of actual threats.
Questions have swirled over how the country's powerful security apparatus was unable to thwart the deadliest attack in Russia in two decades " even as Western counterparts issued public and private warnings just two weeks prior.
"What is striking is the catastrophic incompetence of our security services," said Ivan Zhdanov, the former head of late opposition leader Alexei Navalny's Anti-Corruption Foundation.
For Putin, a former Soviet spy and one-time head of the FSB security agency, accusations of an intelligence failure could sting.
He came to power on the final day of 1999 promising Russia security as rebel insurgents launched a spate of attacks amid war in Chechnya.
Putin's first years as president saw militants storm a Moscow theatre, taking more than 900 people hostage, and the Beslan school siege -- in which more than 300 people, mostly children, were killed.
After that, he chipped away at civil liberties and launched an escalating crackdown against his opponents, which he justified by the need to stamp out the terrorist threat.
"For decades we have been told that the curtailment of our rights is necessary for security," Zhdanov said in a post on Telegram over the weekend. ...
OK, my first comment... major kudos to The Moscow Times.
Those journalists seem to have death wish.(I have a different expression from my Fraternity days of decades ago, but it would only be criticized as sexist now because, well, only males have balls...)
Yet, those reporters report as they do.
I'd advise them to avoid windows....
@#29 ... Why do the Republicans seem to want to keep border security as a political talking point instead of a solved problem? ...
Oh wait...
Trump says 'blame it on me' if border bill fails
thehill.com
... Former President Trump told his supporters during a rally in Nevada that he is fine with being blamed for tanking the bipartisan border bill currently negotiated in the Senate.
While speaking to an animated crowd of backers in Las Vegas, Nev., Trump, the current GOP front-runner, appeared to welcome the potential blame he could face if successfully persuading Republicans in CongresS to tank the bipartisan border security bill. ...
So, there was a bill in Congress that could have helped resolve the problems at our border.
And fmr Pres Trump seems to be proud about killing that bill?
WTF????
@#28 .Again, see #11. You absolutely did ask for a ,ink and I provided it.
Yeah, in #19 your current alias provided a link that has little to do with the topic at hand. Yeah, the House put forward an extremist bill. So, what's yer point?
Big whoop. Not going anywhere.
Bloodrock - D.O.A. (1971)
www.youtube.com
Why didn't the House GOP want to sign on to the bipartisan Senate bill, proffered by the GOP that had most, if not nearly all) of what they wanted?
Why do the Republicans seem to want to keep border security as a political talking point instead of a solved problem?
@#1 ... whose home was taken over by a professional squatter, ...
OK, "professional sqautter" ... that term piqued my curiosity.
I found this...
Are Professional Squatters L.A.'s 'New Organized Crime' Problem? Inside the Disturbing Trend
lamag.com
What are Squatters' Rights?
andersonadvisors.com
OK, squatting is something I had not thought about.
But from the second link above...
... Now imagine how frustrating it would be to have someone come onto your property uninvited, and then they decide to live there. Unfortunately, it's something that happens from time to time. It's called "squatting." ...
That article goes on to say...
... Key Takeaways: for Squatter's Rights
Squatters' rights, or Adverse Possession, refer to the rights a squatter may gain if they occupy a property for a certain period without the owner taking legal action against them.
- - - The time frame for establishing squatters' rights varies by state, ranging from 7 years to over 20 years.
- - - Squatting is a form of trespassing but involves the intention of claiming ownership or permanent residency.
- - - Property owners must follow a legal eviction process to remove squatters, typically beginning with a call to local law enforcement and filing an Unlawful Detainer Action.
- - - In some cases, squatters may pay property taxes to strengthen their adverse possession claim, but owners should continue paying their taxes as well.
- - - Property owners and landlords should familiarize themselves with squatters' rights and consult an attorney when necessary to ensure proper handling of such situations.
Which States Have Squatters' Rights? ...
NBC News parts with Ronna McDaniel following internal backlash
www.newsnationnow.com
... Ronna McDaniel, the former chair of the Republican National Committee (RNC), was ousted by NBC News as a paid contributor after vocal protests from the network's staff over her hiring.
NBCU News Group Chair Cesar Conde announced the decision to part with Daniels, who just made her inaugural network appearance Sunday, to staff in a Tuesday memo obtained by NewsNation affiliate The Hill.
"No organization, particularly a newsroom, can succeed unless it is cohesive and aligned," Conde wrote. "Over the last few days, it has become clear that this appointment undermines that goal." ...
@#18 ... I'm never for invading countries illegally, spending a trillion dollars and toppling dictators for kicks that get us nothing in return. But, taking out key people who wish our country find gets the a-okay in my book. ...
Huh?
Your current alias' comments are starting to sound more and more like other troll farm aliases here.
Alphaville - Forever Young (1984)
www.youtube.com
Lyrics excerpt...
...
Let's dance in style, let's dance for a while
Heaven can wait, we're only watching the skies
Hoping for the best but expecting the worst
Are you gonna drop the bomb or not?
[Verse 2]
Let us die young or let us live forever
We don't have the power but we never say never
Sitting in a sandpit, life is a short trip
The music's for the sad men
[Verse 3]
Can you imagine when this race is won
Turn our golden faces into the sun
Praising our leaders, we're getting in tune
The music's played by the, the mad man
[Chorus]
Forever young, I want to be forever young
Do you really want to live forever?
Forever, and ever
Forever young, I want to be forever young
Do you really want to live forever?
...
... and if I may be so bold to call out...
NUT UPS for their amazing software that managed the power failure.
NUT "talked" with my UPS and determined (according to how I configured it) what to do at the vairous stages of the power outage.
It just worked.
My multi-terabyte data server was shutdown at the appropriate time, saving the data.
The main router, firewall and WiFi access point remained alive for a longer period of time.
Exactly as I had configured NUT to do.
That is something that is great in the computer world. And worthy of a shout out.
It Just Worked.
Network UPS Tools
networkupstools.org
Kudos.
One aspect of what I am seeing with Mr Giuliani is what happens when someone hitches their wagon to the fmr Pres Trump team.
Stated differently ... what is the current status of those who have been close associates of fmr Pres Trump?
Charted: Trump world allies sentenced to prison
www.axios.com
... Even as former President Trump wades through a complex web of legal woes to avoid prison, some of his allies and associates are already facing that fate.
The big picture: A striking number of people closely associated with the former president have been sentenced to prison for an array of crimes that include contempt of Congress and campaign finance violations. ...
[the usual excellent Axios graphic in the article]
wow, power just went off here, Typing this by flashlight.
bye for now...
@#7 ... I'm sorry the consistent Republican hypocrisy is surprising to you. ...
Don't feel sorry for me.
I am subject to the ramifications of my opinions and views. But I'll survive and be happy. :)
OK, that aside...
It is not the "consistent Republican hypocrisy" that is surprising to me.
What is surprising to me are two things...
1) the apparent escalation in said Republican hypocrisy
and
2) that (1) seems to be akin to a boiling frog among the GOP cult.
Boiling frog
en.wikipedia.org
... The boiling frog is an apologue describing a frog being slowly boiled alive. The premise is that if a frog is put suddenly into boiling water, it will jump out, but if the frog is put in tepid water which is then brought to a boil slowly, it will not perceive the danger and will be cooked to death. The story is often used as a metaphor for the inability or unwillingness of people to react to or be aware of sinister threats that arise gradually rather than suddenly. ...
@#3 ... Due to all the voter fraud, you have never been formally voted in. Acting as if you are authority over the people is a direct act of treason."
Klann is the founder of a pro-Trump organization, and there were the usual MAGA hats and Trumpist regalia in the mob.
Klann really got cooking in her statement: "Your act of treason will be grounds for an immediate military tribunal. We do not need to tell you the penalties for treason." ... ...
This is the America that fmr Pres Trump wants.