The RoanokeSlant
This file is a US personal journal of commentary of examples of the Roanoke Times and Liberal Media Slant...... lbhagen@aol.comMonday, June 15, 2026
Trump Declares Iran Success
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The White House statements today “indicate” that the Iran Campaign is over and Iran will:
· Not get in the way of the removal of all their highly-enriched uranium
· And will open the Straight of Harmos for toll-free passage
· And will not seek nuclear weapons.
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If valid – this is a historic achievement by the US Administration, US Military, Israel, friendly Middle-East countries and supportive others!
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No thanks in order for the Democrats in DC nor their friends in the Media!
They have all fostered a hostile divisive 5th-collem effort to undermine administration efforts, in many cases worthy of charges of sedition. A pox be on all their houses!
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Iran The Energizer Rabbit
http://roanokeslant.blogspot.com/2026/05/iran-energizer-rabbit.html
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Trump And The Iran Nettle Fable
http://roanokeslant.blogspot.com/2026/05/trump-and-iran-nettle-fable.html
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BIDEN Iran’s Man In DC
http://roanokeslant.blogspot.com/2024/04/biden-irans-man-in-dc.html
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Preemptive Strike On Iran: OnGoing
http://roanokeslant.blogspot.com/2026/03/preemptive-strike-on-iran-ongoing.html
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Obama's Vehement Rants Over Iran Nuclear Deal
http://roanokeslant.blogspot.com/2015/08/obama-vehement-belligerent-and-vicious.html
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The White House statements today “indicate” that the Iran Campaign is over and Iran will:
· Not get in the way of the removal of all their highly-enriched uranium
· And will open the Straight of Harmos for toll-free passage
· And will not seek nuclear weapons.
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If valid – this is a historic achievement by the US Administration, US Military, Israel, friendly Middle-East countries and supportive others!
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No thanks in order for the Democrats in DC nor their friends in the Media!
They have all fostered a hostile divisive 5th-collem effort to undermine administration efforts, in many cases worthy of charges of sedition. A pox be on all their houses!
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Iran The Energizer Rabbit
http://roanokeslant.blogspot.com/2026/05/iran-energizer-rabbit.html
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Trump And The Iran Nettle Fable
http://roanokeslant.blogspot.com/2026/05/trump-and-iran-nettle-fable.html
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BIDEN Iran’s Man In DC
http://roanokeslant.blogspot.com/2024/04/biden-irans-man-in-dc.html
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Preemptive Strike On Iran: OnGoing
http://roanokeslant.blogspot.com/2026/03/preemptive-strike-on-iran-ongoing.html
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Obama's Vehement Rants Over Iran Nuclear Deal
http://roanokeslant.blogspot.com/2015/08/obama-vehement-belligerent-and-vicious.html
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Lynchburg Va Republicans Flash Back To Tea Party Days
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Apparently, The Lynchburg GOP leadership flashed back to the ‘good-ole Tea Party days, utilizing a ‘Firehouse Primary’ to limit and bias voter participation and control the outcome with “manipulative operators”.
In stepped the RPV Republican Party of Virginia who thrashed the Primary and ousted those deemed responsible for the shenanigans and deactivated the local unit.
Unfortunately, a dozen years, ago this type of “activity” went unchecked in some districts for years.
Talk about being “disconnected from reality”! Do these people Not understand that the Democrats have taken over Virginia and that the Republican Party requires the best highest caliber Virginians to represent our party and all Virginians?
Apparently, The Lynchburg GOP leadership flashed back to the ‘good-ole Tea Party days, utilizing a ‘Firehouse Primary’ to limit and bias voter participation and control the outcome with “manipulative operators”.
In stepped the RPV Republican Party of Virginia who thrashed the Primary and ousted those deemed responsible for the shenanigans and deactivated the local unit.
Unfortunately, a dozen years, ago this type of “activity” went unchecked in some districts for years.
Talk about being “disconnected from reality”! Do these people Not understand that the Democrats have taken over Virginia and that the Republican Party requires the best highest caliber Virginians to represent our party and all Virginians?
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"Firehouse primary results ejected, Lynchburg GOP dissolved
https://roanoke.com/news/state-regional/government-politics/article_57144bdb-b973-5a33-8213-bdb20468896b.html
The Republican Party of Virginia’s central committee voted Saturday to throw out the results of the Lynchburg GOP’s firehouse primary, held on May 30, and to declare the local party defunct in response to how it handled the primary for the three at-large seats on council.
In a vote of 55-17 at a meeting in Fredericksburg, the State Central Committee of the RPV agreed to take the action based on its review of three appeals filed against how the Lynchburg Republican City Committee (LRCC) ran the firehouse primary.
The appeals alleged various types of malfeasance and impropriety during the firehouse primary process".
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The RPV’s central committee, composed of nearly 80 members, is the governing body of the state party. It manages the party's affairs, sets bylaws, oversees elections, and rules on internal nomination disputes.
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All current executive officers of the LRCC, except Steven Troxel, are banned from serving in a leadership position for the remainder of the current term, until the end of 2027.
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Former City Councilman Jeff Helgeson was singled out for the most severe penalties based on how he campaigned for the team of Bratton, Misjuns and James “Trae” Watkins in the primary while serving on the purportedly neutral firehouse primary’s electoral board.
The central committee voted to formally censure Helgeson and bar him from all Republican offices, including LRCC membership, until the end of 2027.
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The appeals committee then reconvened the following day with RPV Counsel Chris Marston to discuss and vote on remedies for the Lynchburg Republican Party.
Faraldi described the central committee’s ruling as “monumental” and “overwhelming.”
“In other words, 40-plus Republicans ruled that this firehouse process was indeed a dumpster fire and violated many party rules."
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"It is about accountability," she (Beth White) said. "For years, Lynchburg Republicans have been dragged into controversy because of the actions of a select few. Those few have acted like they speak for the majority, but they do not."
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The report also highlighted “irregular” provisional balloting procedures, voting by email, disenfranchisement of military members, voter intimidation, and improper submission of election forms.
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Some Reflections:
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January 05, 2016 TeaParty Primary-Elections Strategy Revealed
How to negate and manipulate the will of the majority of the voters
http://roanokeslant.blogspot.com/2015/06/teaparty-primary-elections-strategy.html
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March 24, 2015 The Story Behind The Ted Cruz At Liberty Lynchburg Story
http://roanokeslant.blogspot.com/2015/03/the-story-behind-ted-cruz-at-liberty.html
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September 23, 2014 The Republican Clash Between Two Banners
http://roanokeslant.blogspot.com/2014/09/the-republican-clash-between-two-banners.html
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The Republican Party of Virginia’s central committee voted Saturday to throw out the results of the Lynchburg GOP’s firehouse primary, held on May 30, and to declare the local party defunct in response to how it handled the primary for the three at-large seats on council.
In a vote of 55-17 at a meeting in Fredericksburg, the State Central Committee of the RPV agreed to take the action based on its review of three appeals filed against how the Lynchburg Republican City Committee (LRCC) ran the firehouse primary.
The appeals alleged various types of malfeasance and impropriety during the firehouse primary process".
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The RPV’s central committee, composed of nearly 80 members, is the governing body of the state party. It manages the party's affairs, sets bylaws, oversees elections, and rules on internal nomination disputes.
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All current executive officers of the LRCC, except Steven Troxel, are banned from serving in a leadership position for the remainder of the current term, until the end of 2027.
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Former City Councilman Jeff Helgeson was singled out for the most severe penalties based on how he campaigned for the team of Bratton, Misjuns and James “Trae” Watkins in the primary while serving on the purportedly neutral firehouse primary’s electoral board.
The central committee voted to formally censure Helgeson and bar him from all Republican offices, including LRCC membership, until the end of 2027.
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The appeals committee then reconvened the following day with RPV Counsel Chris Marston to discuss and vote on remedies for the Lynchburg Republican Party.
Faraldi described the central committee’s ruling as “monumental” and “overwhelming.”
“In other words, 40-plus Republicans ruled that this firehouse process was indeed a dumpster fire and violated many party rules."
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"It is about accountability," she (Beth White) said. "For years, Lynchburg Republicans have been dragged into controversy because of the actions of a select few. Those few have acted like they speak for the majority, but they do not."
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The report also highlighted “irregular” provisional balloting procedures, voting by email, disenfranchisement of military members, voter intimidation, and improper submission of election forms.
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Some Reflections:
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January 05, 2016 TeaParty Primary-Elections Strategy Revealed
How to negate and manipulate the will of the majority of the voters
http://roanokeslant.blogspot.com/2015/06/teaparty-primary-elections-strategy.html
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March 24, 2015 The Story Behind The Ted Cruz At Liberty Lynchburg Story
http://roanokeslant.blogspot.com/2015/03/the-story-behind-ted-cruz-at-liberty.html
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September 23, 2014 The Republican Clash Between Two Banners
http://roanokeslant.blogspot.com/2014/09/the-republican-clash-between-two-banners.html
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Sunday, June 14, 2026
Flag Day June 14, 2026
Saturday, June 13, 2026
Smith Mountain Lake Church Wind Casualties
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NBCNews: 1 killed, others injured in Virginia church tent collapse amid high winds
The large commercial tent collapsed as a church was hosting an event to commemorate its 20th anniversary.
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/1-killed-others-injured-virginia-church-tent-collapse-high-winds-rcna349902
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One person was killed and 11 others were taken to hospitals after a large tent at a Virginia church event collapsed during a storm and high winds Friday PM, authorities said.
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The tent collapsed around 6:45 p.m. as an event was being held outside of EastLake Community Church in Moneta, Bedford County acting fire and rescue Chief Abbey Johnston told reporters.
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Johnston said the pastor was in the process of evacuating the tent, which has seats for 1,500, when the collapse occurred.
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EastLake Community Church is located just off of Hendrick Store Road in Moneta, VA, at 1201 Timberwood Lane.
https://eastlake-church.com/plan-your-visit
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The large commercial tent collapsed as a church was hosting an event to commemorate its 20th anniversary.
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/1-killed-others-injured-virginia-church-tent-collapse-high-winds-rcna349902
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One person was killed and 11 others were taken to hospitals after a large tent at a Virginia church event collapsed during a storm and high winds Friday PM, authorities said.
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The tent collapsed around 6:45 p.m. as an event was being held outside of EastLake Community Church in Moneta, Bedford County acting fire and rescue Chief Abbey Johnston told reporters.
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Johnston said the pastor was in the process of evacuating the tent, which has seats for 1,500, when the collapse occurred.
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EastLake Community Church is located just off of Hendrick Store Road in Moneta, VA, at 1201 Timberwood Lane.
https://eastlake-church.com/plan-your-visit
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Friday, June 12, 2026
Education TrainWreck: Even California Educators Are Waking-up
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Our nation’s competitors and adversaries have been pleased with the collapse in US educational competence since “the virus” consumed US society.
Not only did we let the ‘teachers unions’ destroy teaching & learning during the pandemic, but it has not been restored since!
In stark contrast are the religious-based schools that continued teaching during the pandemic with minimal medical issues and significant academic success.
At last, the teachers ‘who care’ are raising the teaching-learning issues impacting our students and our schools. If California can come out of the closet, so hopefully, can all our other schools. Hopefully better late than never.
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California board of regents to review SAT/ACT testing ban after 1,400 professors warn of ‘severe’ math gaps
University of California faculty letter warned that eliminating standardized tests masked severe academic deficiencies in STEM students
https://www.foxnews.com/media/uc-system-review-standardized-testing-ban-after-1400-professors-warn-severe-math-gaps
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The University of California (UC) announced Thursday that it is launching a comprehensive review of its standardized testing policy. The pivot follows a massive revolt by faculty members who warn they are being forced to re-teach middle school mathematics to incoming university students.
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"The Board of Regents and University leadership take very seriously the critical issue of college preparedness, and the UC Academic Senate has proposed a comprehensive, data-driven review to support its recommendations to strengthen student readiness and success at UC," University of California President James B. Milliken said in a statement. "There are few things more important on our agenda."
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GoodBye To Mastering Math, Reading, Writing, -- Hello To Decline
http://roanokeslant.blogspot.com/2025/04/goodbye-to-mastering-math-reading.html
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Teachers Unions Fail Our Children And Country
http://roanokeslant.blogspot.com/2021/03/teachers-unions-fail-our-children-and.html
Of all the sad adverse consequences of the China Virus, the teacher’s union’s refusal to open our schools and embrace our children is one of the saddest followed by their blatant extortion of the taxpayers.
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Our nation’s competitors and adversaries have been pleased with the collapse in US educational competence since “the virus” consumed US society.
Not only did we let the ‘teachers unions’ destroy teaching & learning during the pandemic, but it has not been restored since!
In stark contrast are the religious-based schools that continued teaching during the pandemic with minimal medical issues and significant academic success.
At last, the teachers ‘who care’ are raising the teaching-learning issues impacting our students and our schools. If California can come out of the closet, so hopefully, can all our other schools. Hopefully better late than never.
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California board of regents to review SAT/ACT testing ban after 1,400 professors warn of ‘severe’ math gaps
University of California faculty letter warned that eliminating standardized tests masked severe academic deficiencies in STEM students
https://www.foxnews.com/media/uc-system-review-standardized-testing-ban-after-1400-professors-warn-severe-math-gaps
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The University of California (UC) announced Thursday that it is launching a comprehensive review of its standardized testing policy. The pivot follows a massive revolt by faculty members who warn they are being forced to re-teach middle school mathematics to incoming university students.
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"The Board of Regents and University leadership take very seriously the critical issue of college preparedness, and the UC Academic Senate has proposed a comprehensive, data-driven review to support its recommendations to strengthen student readiness and success at UC," University of California President James B. Milliken said in a statement. "There are few things more important on our agenda."
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GoodBye To Mastering Math, Reading, Writing, -- Hello To Decline
http://roanokeslant.blogspot.com/2025/04/goodbye-to-mastering-math-reading.html
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Teachers Unions Fail Our Children And Country
http://roanokeslant.blogspot.com/2021/03/teachers-unions-fail-our-children-and.html
Of all the sad adverse consequences of the China Virus, the teacher’s union’s refusal to open our schools and embrace our children is one of the saddest followed by their blatant extortion of the taxpayers.
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WSJ: The Learning Legacy of Randi Weingarten
The latest NAEP results show the harm done by Covid school lockdowns.
https://www.wsj.com/opinion/naep-scores-long-term-trend-assessment-math-reading-pandemic-8f088099?mod=hp_opin_pos_4
National test scores keep showing how pandemic lockdowns hurt students—but also that the trend of academic decline is bigger than Covid.
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WSJ: The Learning Legacy of Randi Weingarten
The latest NAEP results show the harm done by Covid school lockdowns.
https://www.wsj.com/opinion/naep-scores-long-term-trend-assessment-math-reading-pandemic-8f088099?mod=hp_opin_pos_4
National test scores keep showing how pandemic lockdowns hurt students—but also that the trend of academic decline is bigger than Covid.
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Is Me.Sen.R. Susan Collins “LookIn Good”?
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Susan Collins is an enigma and a master politician serving as Maine’s Republican US Senator since 1997.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Susan_Collins
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One may think that because Maine is a place of outdoor independent individualism, that it would be loaded with Republicans, however, that’s Not the case.
Just as the same logic would apply to Vermont, however, both states have evolved into high-government-dependency and therefore Democrat influence.
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For 29-years Collins has woven a web of politics that keeps getting her elected.
Much of the time voting against fellow Republicans in Congress and White House.
Trump’s recent vendetta against so called ‘RINO Republicans’, excluded wrath for Collins.
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It will be interesting to watch Collin’s spar with Platner and his nemesis Bernie Sanders with their Communist Manifesto.
Might even import the Lenin statue from Seattle.
http://roanokeslant.blogspot.com/2020/06/democrats-continue-to-embrace-anarchists.html
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Maine Politics Goes Oyster Digging With Platner
http://roanokeslant.blogspot.com/2026/06/maine-politics-goes-oyster-digging-with.html
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I miss Liberal-Republicans: An old Vermont political tradition
https://www.middleburycampus.com/article/2025/10/i-miss-liberal-republicans-an-old-vermont-political-tradition
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Susan Collins is an enigma and a master politician serving as Maine’s Republican US Senator since 1997.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Susan_Collins
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One may think that because Maine is a place of outdoor independent individualism, that it would be loaded with Republicans, however, that’s Not the case.
Just as the same logic would apply to Vermont, however, both states have evolved into high-government-dependency and therefore Democrat influence.
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For 29-years Collins has woven a web of politics that keeps getting her elected.
Much of the time voting against fellow Republicans in Congress and White House.
Trump’s recent vendetta against so called ‘RINO Republicans’, excluded wrath for Collins.
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It will be interesting to watch Collin’s spar with Platner and his nemesis Bernie Sanders with their Communist Manifesto.
Might even import the Lenin statue from Seattle.
http://roanokeslant.blogspot.com/2020/06/democrats-continue-to-embrace-anarchists.html
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Maine Politics Goes Oyster Digging With Platner
http://roanokeslant.blogspot.com/2026/06/maine-politics-goes-oyster-digging-with.html
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I miss Liberal-Republicans: An old Vermont political tradition
https://www.middleburycampus.com/article/2025/10/i-miss-liberal-republicans-an-old-vermont-political-tradition
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Wednesday, June 10, 2026
CopyRight Rules & Laws Run Through The AI Shredder
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AI is now not only too big to fail, it’s too big to be constrained by patent and copyright rules and laws and ownership and attribution.
It’s somewhat like ‘eminent domain’ being used to take your real-property and evict you from your own home without compensation.
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There were laws and rules governing use of someone else’s original written materials. This was bounded by the “fair use” rules that limited the amount of ‘direct quoted’ material one could use.
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Fast forward to today’s AI ‘no rules, no limits, no bounds’ on what the AI ‘people’ are taking even without credits or footnotes --- just copy it and use it.
This ‘taking’ involves massive volumes targeting the library of congress, the files of the patent office, technical manuals, product specs, the universities dissertations and textbooks just for starters.
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To add insult to injury AI companies are claiming “Fair Use” applies.
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When did the CopyRight rules get changed, who changed them and where is all this documented?
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Perhaps our race with the Chinese for AI dominance will override all the existing rules and laws in the ‘best interests of the country’ and be at the expense of those who originated and owned all this intellectual property!
AI is now not only too big to fail, it’s too big to be constrained by patent and copyright rules and laws and ownership and attribution.
It’s somewhat like ‘eminent domain’ being used to take your real-property and evict you from your own home without compensation.
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There were laws and rules governing use of someone else’s original written materials. This was bounded by the “fair use” rules that limited the amount of ‘direct quoted’ material one could use.
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Fast forward to today’s AI ‘no rules, no limits, no bounds’ on what the AI ‘people’ are taking even without credits or footnotes --- just copy it and use it.
This ‘taking’ involves massive volumes targeting the library of congress, the files of the patent office, technical manuals, product specs, the universities dissertations and textbooks just for starters.
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To add insult to injury AI companies are claiming “Fair Use” applies.
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When did the CopyRight rules get changed, who changed them and where is all this documented?
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Perhaps our race with the Chinese for AI dominance will override all the existing rules and laws in the ‘best interests of the country’ and be at the expense of those who originated and owned all this intellectual property!
But what will be the impacts on future invention and disclosure?
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Copyright Law And Southern Virginia and Old 97;
http://roanokeslant.blogspot.com/2023/08/copyright-law-and-southern-virginia.html
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http://roanokeslant.blogspot.com/2016/10/old-97-rough-road-from-lynchburg-to_24.html
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Copyright Law And Southern Virginia and Old 97;
http://roanokeslant.blogspot.com/2023/08/copyright-law-and-southern-virginia.html
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http://roanokeslant.blogspot.com/2016/10/old-97-rough-road-from-lynchburg-to_24.html
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California Voting And Voting And Voting And Voting
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Apparently, California’s going to keep on voting until they get the result they want!
Is this Not the most technologically advanced country in the world?
Reflections of JFK’s father: I paid for a win – not a landslide!
http://roanokeslant.blogspot.com/2018/12/ballot-harvesting-fraud-in-california.html
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I remember when there was a “Voting DAY”
Even the “absentees” were counted.
Poll workers didn’t go home till the counting was done.
And number of votes = number of voters!
Apparently, California’s going to keep on voting until they get the result they want!
Is this Not the most technologically advanced country in the world?
Reflections of JFK’s father: I paid for a win – not a landslide!
http://roanokeslant.blogspot.com/2018/12/ballot-harvesting-fraud-in-california.html
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I remember when there was a “Voting DAY”
Even the “absentees” were counted.
Poll workers didn’t go home till the counting was done.
And number of votes = number of voters!
All were registered legal residences!
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The amazing good California News:
XAVIER BECERRA and STEVE HILTON are advancing to the general election
Xavier Becerra DEM 2,390,780 27.9%
Steve Hilton GOP 2,137,993 25.0%
Tom Steyer DEM 1,928,381 22.5%
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The amazing good California News:
XAVIER BECERRA and STEVE HILTON are advancing to the general election
Xavier Becerra DEM 2,390,780 27.9%
Steve Hilton GOP 2,137,993 25.0%
Tom Steyer DEM 1,928,381 22.5%
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The Bad News: D's = 2 X Rs
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For an election ‘insult your intelligence piece’:
Here’s why California’s election results take time
Trump and others criticize the long wait for results in the Golden State, but an onslaught of late mail ballots takes time to process.
Here’s why California’s election results take time
https://www.votebeat.org/national/2026/06/08/california-election-results-take-a-long-time/
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Perennial For Cal Gov: Fat Cat Steyer
Left-Wing Super-Progressive Fat Cat Steyer is running for Cal Governor on a platform of reducing energy bills! Really!
This in THE state of regulations and controls and mandates and taxes on top of taxes.
Steyer — a former hedge fund manager turned liberal activist — has spent or booked more than $195 million in ads for broadcast TV, cable and radio with the tally still growing, according to data compiled by advertising tracker AdImpact
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For an election ‘insult your intelligence piece’:
Here’s why California’s election results take time
Trump and others criticize the long wait for results in the Golden State, but an onslaught of late mail ballots takes time to process.
Here’s why California’s election results take time
https://www.votebeat.org/national/2026/06/08/california-election-results-take-a-long-time/
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Perennial For Cal Gov: Fat Cat Steyer
Left-Wing Super-Progressive Fat Cat Steyer is running for Cal Governor on a platform of reducing energy bills! Really!
This in THE state of regulations and controls and mandates and taxes on top of taxes.
Steyer — a former hedge fund manager turned liberal activist — has spent or booked more than $195 million in ads for broadcast TV, cable and radio with the tally still growing, according to data compiled by advertising tracker AdImpact
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Maine Politics Goes Oyster Digging With Platner
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I wanna be your: Maine Man - Song - Rhett & Link
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BcDsd_sMtiw
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It’s difficult to comprehend how a great state like Maine could promote a person with Graham Platner’s history and character and campaign statements to US Senate candidate.
Apparently, the voters looked at todays US Democrat Senators, like leader Chuck Schumer, and said ‘why not?’.
Based on this primary-election, it’s not clear who Maine voters will choose between Susan Collins and Platner.
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Platner Wins Maine Senate Primary After a Turbulent Stretch of His Bid
Graham Platner has faced new scrutiny over his personal history, but his Democratic primary victory sets up a high-stakes race against Senator Susan Collins, a Republican.
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/09/us/politics/maine-senate-platner-mills.html
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Graham Platner, the progressive oyster farmer who toppled Maine’s political establishment even as a series of unsettling revelations about his past rattled his party, won the Democratic nomination for Senate on Tuesday, according to The Associated Press.
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In a victory speech that took aim at Ms. Collins, Mr. Platner declared that his political movement would “take back our power” in November and subsequently enact a raft of progressive legislation, including codifying abortion rights and passing a single-payer health care system known as Medicare for all.
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Mr. Platner dismissed the news reports about his past as immaterial to the coming general election.
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I wanna be your: Maine Man - Song - Rhett & Link
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BcDsd_sMtiw
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It’s difficult to comprehend how a great state like Maine could promote a person with Graham Platner’s history and character and campaign statements to US Senate candidate.
Apparently, the voters looked at todays US Democrat Senators, like leader Chuck Schumer, and said ‘why not?’.
Based on this primary-election, it’s not clear who Maine voters will choose between Susan Collins and Platner.
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Platner Wins Maine Senate Primary After a Turbulent Stretch of His Bid
Graham Platner has faced new scrutiny over his personal history, but his Democratic primary victory sets up a high-stakes race against Senator Susan Collins, a Republican.
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/09/us/politics/maine-senate-platner-mills.html
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Graham Platner, the progressive oyster farmer who toppled Maine’s political establishment even as a series of unsettling revelations about his past rattled his party, won the Democratic nomination for Senate on Tuesday, according to The Associated Press.
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In a victory speech that took aim at Ms. Collins, Mr. Platner declared that his political movement would “take back our power” in November and subsequently enact a raft of progressive legislation, including codifying abortion rights and passing a single-payer health care system known as Medicare for all.
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Mr. Platner dismissed the news reports about his past as immaterial to the coming general election.
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Tuesday, June 09, 2026
Impressive US Job Generators
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The Great American Job-Creation Machine Comes Back to Life
Demand for labor is back. Some economists speculate that immigrants are rejoining the workforce, boosting labor supply.
https://www.wsj.com/economy/jobs/us-jobs-report-hiring-surge-why-4a372522?mod=hp_lead_pos1
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Economists had written off the great American job-creation machine. Now, it is revving back to life.
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U.S. Adds 115,000 Jobs With Solid Hiring Across Sectors
https://www.wsj.com/economy/jobs/april-jobs-report-unemployment-35aead9a
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The U.S. job market blew past expectations again in April, buoyed by gains across industries including retail, transportation and warehousing, and healthcare. The results were a sign that the labor market remained resilient so far in the face of the Iran war.
The numbers
The American economy added 115,000 jobs in April, the Labor Department said Friday, far exceeding expectations.
That was down from a net gain of 185,000 in March. But it was much better than the 55,000 jobs that analysts polled by The Wall Street Journal had expected to see for April.
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The Great American Job-Creation Machine Comes Back to Life
Demand for labor is back. Some economists speculate that immigrants are rejoining the workforce, boosting labor supply.
https://www.wsj.com/economy/jobs/us-jobs-report-hiring-surge-why-4a372522?mod=hp_lead_pos1
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Economists had written off the great American job-creation machine. Now, it is revving back to life.
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U.S. Adds 115,000 Jobs With Solid Hiring Across Sectors
https://www.wsj.com/economy/jobs/april-jobs-report-unemployment-35aead9a
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The U.S. job market blew past expectations again in April, buoyed by gains across industries including retail, transportation and warehousing, and healthcare. The results were a sign that the labor market remained resilient so far in the face of the Iran war.
The numbers
The American economy added 115,000 jobs in April, the Labor Department said Friday, far exceeding expectations.
That was down from a net gain of 185,000 in March. But it was much better than the 55,000 jobs that analysts polled by The Wall Street Journal had expected to see for April.
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AGW Story Imploding
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U.N. climate forecast shelved as ‘implausible’ has been central to the left’s arguments for years
Impossible end-of-world scenario was mischaracterized as the likely outcome
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2026/jun/4/un-climate-forecast-shelved-implausible-central-lefts-arguments-years/
The climate charade went like this: Scientists conjured worst-case, doomsday scenarios and used them to paint vivid pictures of melting polar ice caps, rising sea levels and flood-prone oceanfront property in Ohio.
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With help from allies in the media, this far-fetched, climate-fear porn was mischaracterized as the likely result if the world continued “business as usual” in its use of natural resources for energy production.
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This strategy to intentionally frighten people was used to promote leftist policy goals at the local, state and federal levels. It has also been the basis for dangerous climate litigation that now threatens to undermine the entire American economy.
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Yet it was never true, and it all came from the United Nations.
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U.N. climate forecast shelved as ‘implausible’ has been central to the left’s arguments for years
Impossible end-of-world scenario was mischaracterized as the likely outcome
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2026/jun/4/un-climate-forecast-shelved-implausible-central-lefts-arguments-years/
The climate charade went like this: Scientists conjured worst-case, doomsday scenarios and used them to paint vivid pictures of melting polar ice caps, rising sea levels and flood-prone oceanfront property in Ohio.
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With help from allies in the media, this far-fetched, climate-fear porn was mischaracterized as the likely result if the world continued “business as usual” in its use of natural resources for energy production.
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This strategy to intentionally frighten people was used to promote leftist policy goals at the local, state and federal levels. It has also been the basis for dangerous climate litigation that now threatens to undermine the entire American economy.
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Yet it was never true, and it all came from the United Nations.
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Saturday, June 06, 2026
D-day June 6, 1944 .... 82-Years Ago
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The National D-day Memorial Bedford Va
https://www.destinationbedfordva.com/event/82nd-anniversary-of-d-day-commemoration/
This is a fitting time to remember all those who gave their all on the beaches of Normandy.
Here at the D-Day Memorial, in Bedford Virginia, we have a special focus on the Bedford Boys and their:
Company A, 116th Regiment of the 29th Infantry Division
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D-day Prayer by President FDR June 7th 1944
Text
http://docs.fdrlibrary.marist.edu/odddayp.html
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The Bedford Boys
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0306811677
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Bedford Goes To War
http://www.amazon.com/Bedford-Goes-War-Virginia-Community/dp/0979036704
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The Dday Museum – New Orleans La
https://www.nationalww2museum.org/visit/plan-your-visit
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US Army Web Site
http://www.army.mil/d-day/
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Movie: Longest Day
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0056197/
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Movie: Saving Private Ryan
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0120815/
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"Band of Brothers" were honored in SAINTE-MARIE-DU-MONT, France
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/world-history/dday-70th-anniversary-seven-decades-on-a-band-of-brothers-meet-to-pay-their-respects-one-last-time-9496730.html
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Short D-day Video Clip
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uPU4p7UQOtU
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The National D-day Memorial Bedford Va
https://www.destinationbedfordva.com/event/82nd-anniversary-of-d-day-commemoration/
This is a fitting time to remember all those who gave their all on the beaches of Normandy.
Here at the D-Day Memorial, in Bedford Virginia, we have a special focus on the Bedford Boys and their:
Company A, 116th Regiment of the 29th Infantry Division
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D-day Prayer by President FDR June 7th 1944
Text
http://docs.fdrlibrary.marist.edu/odddayp.html
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The Bedford Boys
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0306811677
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Bedford Goes To War
http://www.amazon.com/Bedford-Goes-War-Virginia-Community/dp/0979036704
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The Dday Museum – New Orleans La
https://www.nationalww2museum.org/visit/plan-your-visit
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US Army Web Site
http://www.army.mil/d-day/
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Movie: Longest Day
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0056197/
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Movie: Saving Private Ryan
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0120815/
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"Band of Brothers" were honored in SAINTE-MARIE-DU-MONT, France
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/world-history/dday-70th-anniversary-seven-decades-on-a-band-of-brothers-meet-to-pay-their-respects-one-last-time-9496730.html
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Short D-day Video Clip
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uPU4p7UQOtU
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Monday, June 01, 2026
Cars Now UnAffordable
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Cars were once the centerpiece of US economy — “See USA in a Chevrolet!”
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Our family first new US car was a 1954 Chevy for $1600.
My first new GI German car was a 1962 VW Bug for $1250 (5,000 Dmarks)!
Today’s US car average is $50,000, more than twice the cost of my first new
home in 1965!
Today’s US used cars average cost: $26,000!
And US cars are big and heavy and continue to be gas-hogs!
And US customers are Not Yet Ready to buy Small EVs!
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Prognosis: The next US economic down-turn will be very painful!
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High prices keeping Americans from buying new cars
https://www.cbsnews.com/video/high-prices-keeping-americans-from-buying-new-cars/?ftag=CNM-00-10aac3a
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Cars were once the centerpiece of US economy — “See USA in a Chevrolet!”
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Our family first new US car was a 1954 Chevy for $1600.
My first new GI German car was a 1962 VW Bug for $1250 (5,000 Dmarks)!
Today’s US car average is $50,000, more than twice the cost of my first new
home in 1965!
Today’s US used cars average cost: $26,000!
And US cars are big and heavy and continue to be gas-hogs!
And US customers are Not Yet Ready to buy Small EVs!
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Prognosis: The next US economic down-turn will be very painful!
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High prices keeping Americans from buying new cars
https://www.cbsnews.com/video/high-prices-keeping-americans-from-buying-new-cars/?ftag=CNM-00-10aac3a
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Pride
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It's June.
It's Pride MONTH for Gays.
Mom's and Dad's only get A DAY.
Says something about today's society.
Says something about our priorities.
Every day is 'People Day' .... Be civil to everyone.
It's June.
It's Pride MONTH for Gays.
Mom's and Dad's only get A DAY.
Says something about today's society.
Says something about our priorities.
Every day is 'People Day' .... Be civil to everyone.
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Sunday, May 31, 2026
Deputy Shot And Killed – “Turn-em-loose” Judge Responsible
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A Patrick County judge released a violent felon out on the community who served just 8-months of a 41-YEAR sentence.
The felon shot and killed a deputy and wounded a second deputy.
The judge should be charged with aiding and abetting a known felon in the commission of a capital felony and sentenced to serving out the felons 41-Year term.
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Michael Puckett Puckett, with a criminal history in Patrick County is the subject of an intensive multi-agency manhunt after authorities say he fatally shot a Carroll County sheriff's deputy and wounded another deputy during a welfare check Friday night.
Sheriff Kevin Kemp said two deputies arrived at the home and made contact with Puckett. During the encounter, authorities said Puckett opened fire on the deputies, who returned fire. Both deputies were struck by gunfire.
One deputy, later identified as Deputy Logan Utt, died from his injuries. Utt, a military veteran, joined the Carroll County Sheriff's Office in 2023, according to the department.
The second deputy was struck in his ballistic vest and was reported to be in stable condition
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According to records in the Virginia Judiciary Online Case Information System, Puckett was convicted in Patrick County Circuit Court in 2016 on seven counts involving weapons and explosives offenses. Those convictions included possession of explosive materials, altering the serial number on a firearm, and possession of a sawed-off shotgun. He ultimately served eight months in jail before the remainder of his 41-year sentence was suspended.
More recently, Puckett was arrested in Patrick County on June 2, 2025, and charged with possession of an explosive by a convicted felon, manufacturing a fire bomb, and arson.
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Carroll County sheriff's deputy shot and killed; manhunt for suspect underway
https://roanoke.com/news/state-regional/crime-courts/article_bb578391-a961-5f23-a1fa-75e323ab3e47.html
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A Patrick County judge released a violent felon out on the community who served just 8-months of a 41-YEAR sentence.
The felon shot and killed a deputy and wounded a second deputy.
The judge should be charged with aiding and abetting a known felon in the commission of a capital felony and sentenced to serving out the felons 41-Year term.
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Michael Puckett Puckett, with a criminal history in Patrick County is the subject of an intensive multi-agency manhunt after authorities say he fatally shot a Carroll County sheriff's deputy and wounded another deputy during a welfare check Friday night.
Sheriff Kevin Kemp said two deputies arrived at the home and made contact with Puckett. During the encounter, authorities said Puckett opened fire on the deputies, who returned fire. Both deputies were struck by gunfire.
One deputy, later identified as Deputy Logan Utt, died from his injuries. Utt, a military veteran, joined the Carroll County Sheriff's Office in 2023, according to the department.
The second deputy was struck in his ballistic vest and was reported to be in stable condition
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According to records in the Virginia Judiciary Online Case Information System, Puckett was convicted in Patrick County Circuit Court in 2016 on seven counts involving weapons and explosives offenses. Those convictions included possession of explosive materials, altering the serial number on a firearm, and possession of a sawed-off shotgun. He ultimately served eight months in jail before the remainder of his 41-year sentence was suspended.
More recently, Puckett was arrested in Patrick County on June 2, 2025, and charged with possession of an explosive by a convicted felon, manufacturing a fire bomb, and arson.
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Carroll County sheriff's deputy shot and killed; manhunt for suspect underway
https://roanoke.com/news/state-regional/crime-courts/article_bb578391-a961-5f23-a1fa-75e323ab3e47.html
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Virginia State OverPay Malfeasance
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Apparently Virginia is big on government malfeasance and not so good on clawing-back millions of fraudulent-paid taxpayer money.
Didn’t hear that anyone got fired for this malfeasance!
New Governor hasn’t yet listed finding and eliminating government malfeasance and fraud as a ‘to do item’!
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A recent audit by the Virginia Office of the State Inspector General (OSIG) revealed that the Virginia Employment Commission (VEC) wrote off approximately \(\$300\) million in unemployment overpayments. Out of roughly \(\$470\) million in overpaid claims from 2021 to 2025, the state only recovered \(\$6\) million to \(\$28\) million
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State audit finds Virginia failed to collect nearly $200 million in unemployment overpayments
Investigators say the state might not have tried to recover $184 million. Virginia now ranks 48th in the country for recovering overpaid unemployment benefits.
https://www.wtvr.com/news/local-news/virginia-failed-to-collect-millions-unemployment-overpayments-audit-may-27-2026
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A new state audit finds Virginia failed to collect nearly $200 million in unemployment overpayments, and investigators say the state might not have even tried to recover $184 million of it.
Auditors believe proper collection efforts could have recovered two-thirds of that amount — roughly $125 million. Virginia now ranks 48th in the country for recovering overpaid unemployment benefits.
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Apparently Virginia is big on government malfeasance and not so good on clawing-back millions of fraudulent-paid taxpayer money.
Didn’t hear that anyone got fired for this malfeasance!
New Governor hasn’t yet listed finding and eliminating government malfeasance and fraud as a ‘to do item’!
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A recent audit by the Virginia Office of the State Inspector General (OSIG) revealed that the Virginia Employment Commission (VEC) wrote off approximately \(\$300\) million in unemployment overpayments. Out of roughly \(\$470\) million in overpaid claims from 2021 to 2025, the state only recovered \(\$6\) million to \(\$28\) million
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State audit finds Virginia failed to collect nearly $200 million in unemployment overpayments
Investigators say the state might not have tried to recover $184 million. Virginia now ranks 48th in the country for recovering overpaid unemployment benefits.
https://www.wtvr.com/news/local-news/virginia-failed-to-collect-millions-unemployment-overpayments-audit-may-27-2026
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A new state audit finds Virginia failed to collect nearly $200 million in unemployment overpayments, and investigators say the state might not have even tried to recover $184 million of it.
Auditors believe proper collection efforts could have recovered two-thirds of that amount — roughly $125 million. Virginia now ranks 48th in the country for recovering overpaid unemployment benefits.
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New Meaning For: ‘See You In My Chambers’
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So much for Judicial Discretion
So much for Judicial Discretion
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Sammy Davis ‘the judge’
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/5JZ2yMBDdM4
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Disgraced Georgia judge must leave the bench over sex scandal
https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/mike-davis-disgraced-georgia-judge-must-leave-bench-sex-scandal
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But this is just the beginning of Ross’s legal troubles. Indeed, news recently emerged that she defiled and dishonored her position by admittedly having years of extramarital sexual relations with Atlanta deputy police chief Kelley Collier in her chambers during work hours–trysts 'overheard by her staff'. She lied about it when caught. She retaliated against her staff who reported it.
https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/mike-davis-disgraced-georgia-judge-must-leave-bench-sex-scandal
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Sammy Davis ‘the judge’
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/5JZ2yMBDdM4
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Disgraced Georgia judge must leave the bench over sex scandal
https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/mike-davis-disgraced-georgia-judge-must-leave-bench-sex-scandal
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But this is just the beginning of Ross’s legal troubles. Indeed, news recently emerged that she defiled and dishonored her position by admittedly having years of extramarital sexual relations with Atlanta deputy police chief Kelley Collier in her chambers during work hours–trysts 'overheard by her staff'. She lied about it when caught. She retaliated against her staff who reported it.
https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/mike-davis-disgraced-georgia-judge-must-leave-bench-sex-scandal
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"Overheard by her staff"?
Didn't she know she had the right 'to remain silent'!
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Thursday, May 28, 2026
Minnesota The Somali Fraud That Keeps On Taking
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Apparently, its our government that has “autism” and is unable to do even the most basic financial management. Another massive Somali fraud and theft in Minneapolis.
And Gov Waltz and his cronies just keep ‘whistling past the financial-graveyard’.
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RFK Jr announces 'largest autism fraud bust in American history' with $46.6M Medicaid scheme indictment
Shamso Ahmed Hassan and Hanaan Mursal Yusuf allegedly billed $46.6M for services never provided to children
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/rfk-jr-announces-largest-autism-fraud-bust-american-history-466m-medicaid-scheme-indictment
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Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced the indictment of two Minnesota defendants charged in what officials called the "largest autism fraud bust in American history."
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The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) indicted 55-year-old Shamso Ahmed Hassan and 25-year-old Hanaan Mursal Yusuf, slapping them with numerous counts of fraud and related charges for their alleged $46.6 million scheme to defraud Minnesota Medicaid’s Early Intensive Developmental and Behavioral Intervention (EIDBI) Program.
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Minneapolis OnGoing Chaos
http://roanokeslant.blogspot.com/2026/01/minneapolis-ongoing-chaos.html
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Massive Minnesota HealthCare Malfeasance
http://roanokeslant.blogspot.com/2026/05/massive-minnesota-healthcare-malfeasance.html
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Apparently, its our government that has “autism” and is unable to do even the most basic financial management. Another massive Somali fraud and theft in Minneapolis.
And Gov Waltz and his cronies just keep ‘whistling past the financial-graveyard’.
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RFK Jr announces 'largest autism fraud bust in American history' with $46.6M Medicaid scheme indictment
Shamso Ahmed Hassan and Hanaan Mursal Yusuf allegedly billed $46.6M for services never provided to children
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/rfk-jr-announces-largest-autism-fraud-bust-american-history-466m-medicaid-scheme-indictment
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Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced the indictment of two Minnesota defendants charged in what officials called the "largest autism fraud bust in American history."
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The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) indicted 55-year-old Shamso Ahmed Hassan and 25-year-old Hanaan Mursal Yusuf, slapping them with numerous counts of fraud and related charges for their alleged $46.6 million scheme to defraud Minnesota Medicaid’s Early Intensive Developmental and Behavioral Intervention (EIDBI) Program.
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Minneapolis OnGoing Chaos
http://roanokeslant.blogspot.com/2026/01/minneapolis-ongoing-chaos.html
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Massive Minnesota HealthCare Malfeasance
http://roanokeslant.blogspot.com/2026/05/massive-minnesota-healthcare-malfeasance.html
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CIA Agent: $40-Million Petty Cash
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Our government is profoundly broken when a single CIA agent can abscond with $40-Million in gold bars from “someplace”!
And this guys Not a Somali in Minneapolis!
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Feds seize $40M in gold bars, cash, Rolexes from former CIA official who faked being a Navy pilot
David J. Rush allegedly claimed $40M in gold bars and foreign currency were for 'work-related expenses'
https://www.foxnews.com/us/us-feds-seize-40m-gold-bars-cash-rolexes-senior-us-govt-official-faked-navy-pilot
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A former senior U.S. government official with top secret security clearance was arrested after the FBI raided his Virginia home and discovered a staggering $40 million stash of gold bars, $2 million in cash and 35 luxury watches, court documents reveal.
David J. Rush was arrested May 19 and is facing federal charges for theft of public money after allegedly swindling the government out of tens of millions of dollars while posing as a highly decorated Navy Reserve captain and Air Force test pilot.
He held a senior position with the CIA until recently, according to a report from The New York Times.
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Our government is profoundly broken when a single CIA agent can abscond with $40-Million in gold bars from “someplace”!
And this guys Not a Somali in Minneapolis!
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Feds seize $40M in gold bars, cash, Rolexes from former CIA official who faked being a Navy pilot
David J. Rush allegedly claimed $40M in gold bars and foreign currency were for 'work-related expenses'
https://www.foxnews.com/us/us-feds-seize-40m-gold-bars-cash-rolexes-senior-us-govt-official-faked-navy-pilot
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A former senior U.S. government official with top secret security clearance was arrested after the FBI raided his Virginia home and discovered a staggering $40 million stash of gold bars, $2 million in cash and 35 luxury watches, court documents reveal.
David J. Rush was arrested May 19 and is facing federal charges for theft of public money after allegedly swindling the government out of tens of millions of dollars while posing as a highly decorated Navy Reserve captain and Air Force test pilot.
He held a senior position with the CIA until recently, according to a report from The New York Times.
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Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Iran The Energizer Rabbit
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Iran continues to flaunt the reality that they have no navy, no Airforce and just a fraction of the missiles and launchers they once had.
However, they can exercise some hit-and-run intimidation over the Straight with fast-boats and some remaining missiles capable of damaging and perhaps sinking oil tankers.
Compounding these realities is the complexity of ‘who’s in charge’ and ‘who can sign and own an agreement going forward’?
Hopefully this can reach a proper end without more destruction.
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Iran continues to flaunt the reality that they have no navy, no Airforce and just a fraction of the missiles and launchers they once had.
However, they can exercise some hit-and-run intimidation over the Straight with fast-boats and some remaining missiles capable of damaging and perhaps sinking oil tankers.
Compounding these realities is the complexity of ‘who’s in charge’ and ‘who can sign and own an agreement going forward’?
Hopefully this can reach a proper end without more destruction.
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Progress: A Family Responsible Cal YMCA
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Apparently normal responsible family policies have come back to a California YMCA!
Why haven’t responsible rules been in place all along?
Why have responsible, proper, normal people been subjected to improper conditions?
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San Francisco YMCA changes locker room rules after transgender controversy
https://www.foxnews.com/media/san-francisco-ymca-changes-locker-room-rules-after-transgender-controversy-report
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The Daily Mail reported that a trans woman named "Sammy," "has been banned from flaunting her pre-op privates at a YMCA in liberal San Francisco after a sustained freak out by gym goers."
The Stonestown Family YMCA reportedly posted new rules barring guests from exposing their genitals to other guests.
"Nudity should be discreet, limited, and brief."
"Nudity is permitted only while actively showering. Members are expected to put clothing on or be covered during use of the space outside of showering," it continued.
"Nudity is permitted only while actively showering. Members are expected to put clothing on or be covered during use of the space outside of showering," it continued.
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Why hasn’t this been the rules and standards all along?
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Not Your Dad’s Old YMCA Anymore
http://roanokeslant.blogspot.com/2022/08/not-your-dads-old-ymca-anymore.html
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Yet Another Front Page Story Hyping Men In Women’s Bathrooms
http://roanokeslant.blogspot.com/2016/04/yet-another-front-page-story-hyping-men.html
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Apparently normal responsible family policies have come back to a California YMCA!
Why haven’t responsible rules been in place all along?
Why have responsible, proper, normal people been subjected to improper conditions?
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San Francisco YMCA changes locker room rules after transgender controversy
https://www.foxnews.com/media/san-francisco-ymca-changes-locker-room-rules-after-transgender-controversy-report
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The Daily Mail reported that a trans woman named "Sammy," "has been banned from flaunting her pre-op privates at a YMCA in liberal San Francisco after a sustained freak out by gym goers."
The Stonestown Family YMCA reportedly posted new rules barring guests from exposing their genitals to other guests.
"Nudity should be discreet, limited, and brief."
"Nudity is permitted only while actively showering. Members are expected to put clothing on or be covered during use of the space outside of showering," it continued.
"Nudity is permitted only while actively showering. Members are expected to put clothing on or be covered during use of the space outside of showering," it continued.
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Why hasn’t this been the rules and standards all along?
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Not Your Dad’s Old YMCA Anymore
http://roanokeslant.blogspot.com/2022/08/not-your-dads-old-ymca-anymore.html
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Yet Another Front Page Story Hyping Men In Women’s Bathrooms
http://roanokeslant.blogspot.com/2016/04/yet-another-front-page-story-hyping-men.html
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Monday, May 25, 2026
Memorial Day May 25, 2026
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National D-Day Memorial in Bedford to host events for Memorial Day
HONORING THE FALLEN: MEMORIAL DAY OBSERVANCE 2026 - National D-Day Memorial
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Some Gave All --- All Gave Some
Billy Ray Cyrus - Some Gave All
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Billy Ray Cyrus - Some Gave All
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Armed Forces Day -- For those who wear the uniform
Veterans Day -- For those who once wore the uniform
Memorial Day -- For those who never made it out of uniform
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It is the VETERAN, not the reporter,
who has given us freedom of the press.
It is the VETERAN, not the poet,
who has given us freedom of speech.
It is the VETERAN, not the campus organizer,
who has given us freedom to assemble.
It is the VETERAN, not the lawyer,
who has given us the right to a fair trial.
It is the VETERAN, not the politician,
Who has given us the right to vote.
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God and the soldier we adore
In times of danger, not before
The danger passed and all wrongs righted
God’s Forgotten and the soldier slighted
.. Recited by JFK at Fliegerhorst Caserne June ‘63
Armed Forces Day -- For those who wear the uniform
Veterans Day -- For those who once wore the uniform
Memorial Day -- For those who never made it out of uniform
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It is the VETERAN, not the reporter,
who has given us freedom of the press.
It is the VETERAN, not the poet,
who has given us freedom of speech.
It is the VETERAN, not the campus organizer,
who has given us freedom to assemble.
It is the VETERAN, not the lawyer,
who has given us the right to a fair trial.
It is the VETERAN, not the politician,
Who has given us the right to vote.
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God and the soldier we adore
In times of danger, not before
The danger passed and all wrongs righted
God’s Forgotten and the soldier slighted
.. Recited by JFK at Fliegerhorst Caserne June ‘63
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New D-day Movie "Pressure" in theaters May 29
Adrenaline-packed preview released for upcoming D-Day film 'Pressure,' features loaded cast | OutKick-
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President Abraham Lincoln
Gettysburg Address
Greatest Speech in American History (Abe Lincoln's Gettysburg Address)
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Taps at Arlington
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bfe4TxvUOiw
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Amazing Grace
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mn3lijQwllc
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Lee Greenwood - God Bless the U.S.A. lyrics
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yH61hFsma24
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President Abraham Lincoln
Gettysburg Address
Greatest Speech in American History (Abe Lincoln's Gettysburg Address)
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Taps at Arlington
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bfe4TxvUOiw
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Amazing Grace
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mn3lijQwllc
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Lee Greenwood - God Bless the U.S.A. lyrics
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yH61hFsma24
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Saturday, May 23, 2026
The RT Continues to Rot Like a Fish – From The Head Down!
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The Roanoke Times descended even deeper into self-destruction in today’s 5-23-26 front page headline disparaging Sec of Intel Tulsi Gabbard.
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Secretary of Intel Tulsi Gabbard, who is stepping down from her position on Trump’s cabinet due to her husband’s devastating bone cancer diagnosis, was maligned by today's RT’s headline.
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The RT headline: “Trump pushed her out of the job”.
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Do these RT people have NO Humanity or decency at all?
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https://frontpages.freedomforum.org/newspapers/va_trt-The_Roanoke_Times?page=19
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Wikipedia, Tulsi Gabbard
A Major Embodiment of Outstanding Achievement
Makes her detractors look small and insignificant
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tulsi_Gabbard
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The Roanoke Times descended even deeper into self-destruction in today’s 5-23-26 front page headline disparaging Sec of Intel Tulsi Gabbard.
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Secretary of Intel Tulsi Gabbard, who is stepping down from her position on Trump’s cabinet due to her husband’s devastating bone cancer diagnosis, was maligned by today's RT’s headline.
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The RT headline: “Trump pushed her out of the job”.
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Do these RT people have NO Humanity or decency at all?
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https://frontpages.freedomforum.org/newspapers/va_trt-The_Roanoke_Times?page=19
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Wikipedia, Tulsi Gabbard
A Major Embodiment of Outstanding Achievement
Makes her detractors look small and insignificant
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tulsi_Gabbard
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Presidential Slush Funds Or Just Compensation
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Why legal experts say Trump's new 'anti-weaponization' fund is unprecedented
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/why-legal-experts-say-trumps-new-anti-weaponization-fund-is-unprecedented
President Donald Trump's administration has created a nearly $1.8 billion fund to pay people who say they were victims of government "weaponization," raising questions about whom among his allies and supporters – including those who rioted at the Capitol on Jan. 6 – might get payouts from taxpayers, as well as what kind of influence Trump will wield over the fund.
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It’s assumed that these funds will be earmarked primarily for those who allegedly were wrongly and significantly damaged and maligned following the January 6, 2021 riot.
There were felons who deserved their comeuppance and harsh treatment!
But clearly there were people who were swept-up into wide-spread felony nets who were Not Felons albeit they may have committed misdemeanors like trespassing.
Many have had their sentences commuted after serving ‘hard-time’ when probation and fines would have been appropriate.
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Contrast Trump’s $1.8-Billion Fund With Biden’s $20-Billion Fund (11X Larger) that didn’t raise any concerns or issues by Democrat Congress or the PravdaMedia!
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Apparently the currently highly indignant folks weren’t at all disturbed when Joe Biden’s caretakers created a $20-Billion green-energy slush fund, funneled to handpicked left-wing nonprofits with no meaningful oversight.
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The Slush Fund Nobody Voted For
How the Biden EPA funneled billions to its allies
https://www.americanthinker.com/articles/2025/03/the_slush_fund_nobody_voted_for.html?shem=rimspwouoe,
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Officially, the money came from the Environmental Protection Agency’s Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund—but in practice, it was a political end-run around Congress. Billions in public money were placed in the hands of activists with deep ties to the Democrat power structure.
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A staggering $20 billion—nearly 75% of the total—was funneled to just eight nonprofit organizations, handpicked without competitive bids, outside congressional approval, and beyond meaningful oversight.
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Why legal experts say Trump's new 'anti-weaponization' fund is unprecedented
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/why-legal-experts-say-trumps-new-anti-weaponization-fund-is-unprecedented
President Donald Trump's administration has created a nearly $1.8 billion fund to pay people who say they were victims of government "weaponization," raising questions about whom among his allies and supporters – including those who rioted at the Capitol on Jan. 6 – might get payouts from taxpayers, as well as what kind of influence Trump will wield over the fund.
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It’s assumed that these funds will be earmarked primarily for those who allegedly were wrongly and significantly damaged and maligned following the January 6, 2021 riot.
There were felons who deserved their comeuppance and harsh treatment!
But clearly there were people who were swept-up into wide-spread felony nets who were Not Felons albeit they may have committed misdemeanors like trespassing.
Many have had their sentences commuted after serving ‘hard-time’ when probation and fines would have been appropriate.
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Contrast Trump’s $1.8-Billion Fund With Biden’s $20-Billion Fund (11X Larger) that didn’t raise any concerns or issues by Democrat Congress or the PravdaMedia!
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Apparently the currently highly indignant folks weren’t at all disturbed when Joe Biden’s caretakers created a $20-Billion green-energy slush fund, funneled to handpicked left-wing nonprofits with no meaningful oversight.
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The Slush Fund Nobody Voted For
How the Biden EPA funneled billions to its allies
https://www.americanthinker.com/articles/2025/03/the_slush_fund_nobody_voted_for.html?shem=rimspwouoe,
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Officially, the money came from the Environmental Protection Agency’s Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund—but in practice, it was a political end-run around Congress. Billions in public money were placed in the hands of activists with deep ties to the Democrat power structure.
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A staggering $20 billion—nearly 75% of the total—was funneled to just eight nonprofit organizations, handpicked without competitive bids, outside congressional approval, and beyond meaningful oversight.
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Fake Democrat Kamala Autopsy
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Definitions: An autopsy is generally required or ordered by
Definitions: An autopsy is generally required or ordered by
a medical examiner or coroner in three specific death scenarios:
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Fake Democrat Kamala Autopsy
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1 Suspected Homicide or Foul Play
** Certainly, was lots of “foul play”
2 Sudden, Unexplained, or Unattended Deaths:
** Wasn’t sudden, easily explained and well attended
3 Unnatural or Accidental Deaths:
** Lost by Darwin-Natural-selection, Not an accident
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USAToday: Autopsy of Democrat Kamala Harris Campaign
Democrats clearly learned nothing from their 2024 defeat | Opinion
Democrats want to blame everything for their loss except the main reasons behind it: the progressive ideas and policies voters rejected.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/columnist/2026/05/22/dnc-2024-autopsy-report-harris-lost-trump/90199183007/
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Really! The autopsy is pathetic-whining, Not an honest assessment of their pathetic process and candidate Kamala Harris!
Kamala got on the ballot as a noncompetitive black-woman grimme with no primary or other run-off process or election.
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Is This Really Kamala?
http://roanokeslant.blogspot.com/2024/11/is-this-really-kamala.html
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How To Fix Kamala?
“Vice President Kamala Harris reportedly hired two public relations gurus to repair her “long-term planning” outlook, the Washington Examiner reported Wednesday.”
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2021/09/29/report-kamala-harris-hires-crisis-experts-to-repair-long-term-planning-outlook/
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** Certainly, was lots of “foul play”
2 Sudden, Unexplained, or Unattended Deaths:
** Wasn’t sudden, easily explained and well attended
3 Unnatural or Accidental Deaths:
** Lost by Darwin-Natural-selection, Not an accident
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USAToday: Autopsy of Democrat Kamala Harris Campaign
Democrats clearly learned nothing from their 2024 defeat | Opinion
Democrats want to blame everything for their loss except the main reasons behind it: the progressive ideas and policies voters rejected.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/columnist/2026/05/22/dnc-2024-autopsy-report-harris-lost-trump/90199183007/
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Really! The autopsy is pathetic-whining, Not an honest assessment of their pathetic process and candidate Kamala Harris!
Kamala got on the ballot as a noncompetitive black-woman grimme with no primary or other run-off process or election.
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Is This Really Kamala?
http://roanokeslant.blogspot.com/2024/11/is-this-really-kamala.html
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How To Fix Kamala?
“Vice President Kamala Harris reportedly hired two public relations gurus to repair her “long-term planning” outlook, the Washington Examiner reported Wednesday.”
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2021/09/29/report-kamala-harris-hires-crisis-experts-to-repair-long-term-planning-outlook/
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Friday, May 22, 2026
Trump At Suffern NY 05/22/26
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Trump Walks Out To Massive Crowd in Suffern, New York - 05/22/26
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8sFfMJG6no8
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Trump speaks at N.Y.'s Rockland Community College, campaigning for Rep. Lawler
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/watch-trump-speaks-at-n-y-s-rockland-community-college-campaigning-for-rep-lawler
Trump traveled to the Hudson Valley area to appear with Republican Rep. Mike Lawler, who is up for reelection in what will be one of the most closely watched House races this November, for an event meant to promote the tax law Trump signed last year, particularly the quadrupling of the deduction for state and local taxes, which is critical in a high-tax state like New York.
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https://lawler.house.gov/
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Reflections of: The Red Apple Rest at Suffern-Tuxedo NY Rt 17
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_Apple_Rest
The major rest-stop between NYC and The Catskills
Before there was a NYS Thruway or Northway
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Trump Walks Out To Massive Crowd in Suffern, New York - 05/22/26
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8sFfMJG6no8
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Trump speaks at N.Y.'s Rockland Community College, campaigning for Rep. Lawler
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/watch-trump-speaks-at-n-y-s-rockland-community-college-campaigning-for-rep-lawler
Trump traveled to the Hudson Valley area to appear with Republican Rep. Mike Lawler, who is up for reelection in what will be one of the most closely watched House races this November, for an event meant to promote the tax law Trump signed last year, particularly the quadrupling of the deduction for state and local taxes, which is critical in a high-tax state like New York.
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https://lawler.house.gov/
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Reflections of: The Red Apple Rest at Suffern-Tuxedo NY Rt 17
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_Apple_Rest
The major rest-stop between NYC and The Catskills
Before there was a NYS Thruway or Northway
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Massive Minnesota HealthCare Malfeasance
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The US healthcare system has degraded the doctor-patient relationship to a drive-through burger-joint relationship staffed by pseudo-doctors and run by hack-accountants!
But, I digress.
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To add insult to injury, we now find that fraudsters have taken over major sham health entities and have stolen hundreds of millions of healthcare funds further denying our people of needed care.
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The US healthcare system has degraded the doctor-patient relationship to a drive-through burger-joint relationship staffed by pseudo-doctors and run by hack-accountants!
But, I digress.
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To add insult to injury, we now find that fraudsters have taken over major sham health entities and have stolen hundreds of millions of healthcare funds further denying our people of needed care.
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Opening the massive healthcare fraud kimono:
The leading massive fraud state is Minnesota. Amazing! The state of Scandinavian Immigrants, the very personification of good, hardworking, honest people.
What the hell happened to Minneapolis?
What happened is our federal wizards in DC opened the Somali Immigrant flood gates and directed them to Minneapolis where they became the ‘dominate controlling entity’ in the city.
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Apparently, they brought with them the rules and methods of success that was common in their sad homeland – ie – “take advantage of the system”.
To add insult to injury they found local and state politicians willing to either participate in their schemes or at least look the other way.
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They clearly were and are very successful in fleecing the US government systems out of hundreds of millions of dollars with allegedly massive amounts of that money being sent back to their homeland associates.
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Justice Department Briefing on Minnesota Fraud Investigation 5-21-25:
https://www.c-span.org/program/news-conference/justice-department-briefing-on-minnesota-fraud-investigation/679694
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"Mastermind" of Minnesota child meal fraud gets nearly 42 years in Feeding Our Future case
Bock, who is 45, is one of close to 80 people charged in connection with the case so far. Over 60 have been convicted or pleaded guilty so far.
Bock, who was also ordered to pay $243 million back to the federal government,
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A disturbing subtext to the Somali Immigrants is their nonAssimilation into America:
The leading massive fraud state is Minnesota. Amazing! The state of Scandinavian Immigrants, the very personification of good, hardworking, honest people.
What the hell happened to Minneapolis?
What happened is our federal wizards in DC opened the Somali Immigrant flood gates and directed them to Minneapolis where they became the ‘dominate controlling entity’ in the city.
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Apparently, they brought with them the rules and methods of success that was common in their sad homeland – ie – “take advantage of the system”.
To add insult to injury they found local and state politicians willing to either participate in their schemes or at least look the other way.
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They clearly were and are very successful in fleecing the US government systems out of hundreds of millions of dollars with allegedly massive amounts of that money being sent back to their homeland associates.
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Justice Department Briefing on Minnesota Fraud Investigation 5-21-25:
https://www.c-span.org/program/news-conference/justice-department-briefing-on-minnesota-fraud-investigation/679694
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"Mastermind" of Minnesota child meal fraud gets nearly 42 years in Feeding Our Future case
Bock, who is 45, is one of close to 80 people charged in connection with the case so far. Over 60 have been convicted or pleaded guilty so far.
Bock, who was also ordered to pay $243 million back to the federal government,
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A disturbing subtext to the Somali Immigrants is their nonAssimilation into America:
Some cultures are simply not compatible with American values
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Minnesota’s Somali population is almost entirely a post-1990 phenomenon. Refugee resettlement following Somalia’s clan wars brought more than 10,000 Somalis to the state in the 1990s, with the population tripling by 2010 and surpassing 75,000 by 2024. Nationally, more than 110,000 Somali refugees were admitted between 2000 and 2024 alone. Nearly all (99.7%) are Muslim.
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What followed has been a sustained failure of assimilation, and, increasingly, an explosion of fraud.
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The data are stark. More than half (52%) of children in Somali immigrant homes in Minnesota live in poverty, compared with just 8% of children in native-headed households. Roughly 39% of working-age Somalis lack a high school diploma, versus 5% of natives. Among working-age adult Somalis who have lived in the U.S. for more than a decade, about half still cannot speak English “very well.”
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Welfare dependence mirrors these gaps. About 54% of Somali-headed households in Minnesota receive food stamps, and 73% include at least one person on Medicaid.
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The data are stark. More than half (52%) of children in Somali immigrant homes in Minnesota live in poverty, compared with just 8% of children in native-headed households. Roughly 39% of working-age Somalis lack a high school diploma, versus 5% of natives. Among working-age adult Somalis who have lived in the U.S. for more than a decade, about half still cannot speak English “very well.”
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Welfare dependence mirrors these gaps. About 54% of Somali-headed households in Minnesota receive food stamps, and 73% include at least one person on Medicaid.
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Minnesota’s Somali population is almost entirely a post-1990 phenomenon. Refugee resettlement following Somalia’s clan wars brought more than 10,000 Somalis to the state in the 1990s, with the population tripling by 2010 and surpassing 75,000 by 2024. Nationally, more than 110,000 Somali refugees were admitted between 2000 and 2024 alone. Nearly all (99.7%) are Muslim.
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What followed has been a sustained failure of assimilation, and, increasingly, an explosion of fraud.
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The data are stark. More than half (52%) of children in Somali immigrant homes in Minnesota live in poverty, compared with just 8% of children in native-headed households. Roughly 39% of working-age Somalis lack a high school diploma, versus 5% of natives. Among working-age adult Somalis who have lived in the U.S. for more than a decade, about half still cannot speak English “very well.”
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Welfare dependence mirrors these gaps. About 54% of Somali-headed households in Minnesota receive food stamps, and 73% include at least one person on Medicaid.
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The data are stark. More than half (52%) of children in Somali immigrant homes in Minnesota live in poverty, compared with just 8% of children in native-headed households. Roughly 39% of working-age Somalis lack a high school diploma, versus 5% of natives. Among working-age adult Somalis who have lived in the U.S. for more than a decade, about half still cannot speak English “very well.”
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Welfare dependence mirrors these gaps. About 54% of Somali-headed households in Minnesota receive food stamps, and 73% include at least one person on Medicaid.
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Ending Reverse Discrimination
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Change is hard! Ending government-codified racial discrimination took a devastating civil war followed by 120-years of Jim Crow to get us to the 1964 Civil Rights Act.
Now, after 60-years of “racial assistance”, the Supreme Court has declared a color-blind standard to be used going forward. This has resulted in significant push-back by some in the Black community. Hopefully the country will transition into a new “color-blind” society of equality and fairness and respect.
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Wesley Hunt (A Black Republican congressman) flips script on Dems' 'Jim Crow 2.0' attacks amid heated SPLC racism hearing
The Texas Republican pointed to a split image of segregation-era scenes alongside modern voting at a Wednesday hearing
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/watch-wesley-hunt-flips-script-dems-jim-crow-20-attacks-amid-heated-splc-racism-hearing
A Black Republican congressman excoriated Democrats and the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) for allegedly perpetuating racist tropes he said had long faded while recounting how his father endured true bigotry in ways far worse than what Americans experience today.
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Rep. Wesley Hunt, R-Texas, joined a House Judiciary Committee hearing Wednesday examining the role the SPLC allegedly played in "distorting civil rights policy" by funneling money to racist and extremist groups such as the Ku Klux Klan and whether that funding elevated extremist threats in America.
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Preferential Black Voting Ending
Apparently 60-years of preferential voting advantage to Black Voters has ended.
The SCOTUS has decided that The ‘one person one vote’ should now be color-blind.
http://roanokeslant.blogspot.com/2026/04/preferential-black-voting-ending.html
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Change is hard! Ending government-codified racial discrimination took a devastating civil war followed by 120-years of Jim Crow to get us to the 1964 Civil Rights Act.
Now, after 60-years of “racial assistance”, the Supreme Court has declared a color-blind standard to be used going forward. This has resulted in significant push-back by some in the Black community. Hopefully the country will transition into a new “color-blind” society of equality and fairness and respect.
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Wesley Hunt (A Black Republican congressman) flips script on Dems' 'Jim Crow 2.0' attacks amid heated SPLC racism hearing
The Texas Republican pointed to a split image of segregation-era scenes alongside modern voting at a Wednesday hearing
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/watch-wesley-hunt-flips-script-dems-jim-crow-20-attacks-amid-heated-splc-racism-hearing
A Black Republican congressman excoriated Democrats and the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) for allegedly perpetuating racist tropes he said had long faded while recounting how his father endured true bigotry in ways far worse than what Americans experience today.
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Rep. Wesley Hunt, R-Texas, joined a House Judiciary Committee hearing Wednesday examining the role the SPLC allegedly played in "distorting civil rights policy" by funneling money to racist and extremist groups such as the Ku Klux Klan and whether that funding elevated extremist threats in America.
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Preferential Black Voting Ending
Apparently 60-years of preferential voting advantage to Black Voters has ended.
The SCOTUS has decided that The ‘one person one vote’ should now be color-blind.
http://roanokeslant.blogspot.com/2026/04/preferential-black-voting-ending.html
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Thursday, May 21, 2026
Trumpnomics Wins 100% Major Primaries
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"The report of my demise was an exaggeration." Mark Twain / Donald Trump
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In spite of the polls and pundits, Trump is still clearly in control of the Republican party
His endorsements to candidates and his displeasure with their Republican opponents resulted in 100% Trump-Loyalty.
Now the test is: how will this translate to real wins in November?
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Google Search Note: It is impossible to find a ‘major news feed’ that articulates the results of this election and the extent of the AntiTrump and Democrat losses!
It’s as if it didn’t happen!
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Obama, Kamala-Backed Democrats Face Bruising Defeat While Burning Millions
https://dailycaller.com/2026/05/20/obama-kamala-democrats-defeat-miracle-rankin-jen-jordan/
Representative Thomas Massie and Republican congressional candidate for Kentucky Ed Gallrein [AP Photo]Congressman Thomas Massie, one of the most vocal critics of United States President Donald Trump, has lost his primary race to Trump-backed former Navy SEAL Ed Gallrein in a major political victory for the Republican leader.
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"The report of my demise was an exaggeration." Mark Twain / Donald Trump
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In spite of the polls and pundits, Trump is still clearly in control of the Republican party
His endorsements to candidates and his displeasure with their Republican opponents resulted in 100% Trump-Loyalty.
Now the test is: how will this translate to real wins in November?
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Google Search Note: It is impossible to find a ‘major news feed’ that articulates the results of this election and the extent of the AntiTrump and Democrat losses!
It’s as if it didn’t happen!
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Obama, Kamala-Backed Democrats Face Bruising Defeat While Burning Millions
https://dailycaller.com/2026/05/20/obama-kamala-democrats-defeat-miracle-rankin-jen-jordan/
Representative Thomas Massie and Republican congressional candidate for Kentucky Ed Gallrein [AP Photo]Congressman Thomas Massie, one of the most vocal critics of United States President Donald Trump, has lost his primary race to Trump-backed former Navy SEAL Ed Gallrein in a major political victory for the Republican leader.
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Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Trump And The Iran Nettle Fable
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Fable About Pain and Action: The Boy and the Nettle:
A boy is stung because he touches a nettle gently. He is told that if he grasps it firmly, it will be as soft as silk.
The Moral: Timid or half-hearted approaches to challenges often cause more pain and trouble than bold, decisive action.
Fable About Pain and Action: The Boy and the Nettle:
A boy is stung because he touches a nettle gently. He is told that if he grasps it firmly, it will be as soft as silk.
The Moral: Timid or half-hearted approaches to challenges often cause more pain and trouble than bold, decisive action.
(The George Patton rule of armored warfare.)
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Trump’s firm action on Iran has been followed by a half-hearted “come to Jesus” approach that has Not been working.
Iran’s counter proposals, by the fanatic Mullah’s, have been pathetic and disrespectful at best.
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An Option: The dependent-users of the Straights of Harmos should take-over control and free&safe passage of movement through the straights.
If they can’t ‘negotiate’ that agreement with The Mullah’s then it will be their choice to either ‘fight or go around or pay’.
The buried nuclear material can be viewed by satellites and guarded by missiles launched from submarines or satellites.
We have lots of western-hemisphere oil and domestic-energy. Time to disengage and come home.
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Preemptive Strike On Iran: OnGoing
http://roanokeslant.blogspot.com/2026/03/preemptive-strike-on-iran-ongoing.html
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BIDEN Iran’s Man In DC
http://roanokeslant.blogspot.com/2024/04/biden-irans-man-in-dc.html
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Trump’s firm action on Iran has been followed by a half-hearted “come to Jesus” approach that has Not been working.
Iran’s counter proposals, by the fanatic Mullah’s, have been pathetic and disrespectful at best.
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An Option: The dependent-users of the Straights of Harmos should take-over control and free&safe passage of movement through the straights.
If they can’t ‘negotiate’ that agreement with The Mullah’s then it will be their choice to either ‘fight or go around or pay’.
The buried nuclear material can be viewed by satellites and guarded by missiles launched from submarines or satellites.
We have lots of western-hemisphere oil and domestic-energy. Time to disengage and come home.
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Preemptive Strike On Iran: OnGoing
http://roanokeslant.blogspot.com/2026/03/preemptive-strike-on-iran-ongoing.html
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BIDEN Iran’s Man In DC
http://roanokeslant.blogspot.com/2024/04/biden-irans-man-in-dc.html
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Sunday, May 17, 2026
May 17th Norway’s 4th Of July
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The Constitution of Norway was signed at Eidsvoll on 17 May 1814. It is the second oldest written Constitution in the World still in existence. The constitution declared Norway to be an independent kingdom in an attempt to avoid being ceded to Sweden after Denmark–Norway's devastating defeat in the Napoleonic Wars. This established a Union between Sweden and Norway.
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Constitution Day (Norway) – Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Constitution_Day_(Norway)
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The Bay Ridge neighborhood in Brooklyn, New York City has had an annual 17 May Parade and celebration since 1952. It is well-attended and celebrated by Norwegian-Americans who immigrated to Brooklyn in the early 20th century.
Syttende Mai is back in the Big Apple
https://www.norwegianamerican.com/syttende-mai-in-the-big-apple/
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Lapskaus Boulevard, a tale about Norwegians in Brooklyn, NYPosted by kari on Nov 7, 2011 in Culture
https://blogs.transparent.com/norwegian/lapskaus-boulevard-a-tale-about-norwegians-in-brooklyn-ny/
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Parade
https://www.facebook.com/reel/4356268301251650
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National Anthem
https://www.facebook.com/reel/2421750191657023
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Welcome to Sons of Norway Blå Fjell Lodge Salem Virginia
http://www.sonsofnorwayblafjell.org/
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http://222.sonsofnorwayblafjell.org/about
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The Constitution of Norway was signed at Eidsvoll on 17 May 1814. It is the second oldest written Constitution in the World still in existence. The constitution declared Norway to be an independent kingdom in an attempt to avoid being ceded to Sweden after Denmark–Norway's devastating defeat in the Napoleonic Wars. This established a Union between Sweden and Norway.
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Constitution Day (Norway) – Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Constitution_Day_(Norway)
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The Bay Ridge neighborhood in Brooklyn, New York City has had an annual 17 May Parade and celebration since 1952. It is well-attended and celebrated by Norwegian-Americans who immigrated to Brooklyn in the early 20th century.
Syttende Mai is back in the Big Apple
https://www.norwegianamerican.com/syttende-mai-in-the-big-apple/
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Lapskaus Boulevard, a tale about Norwegians in Brooklyn, NYPosted by kari on Nov 7, 2011 in Culture
https://blogs.transparent.com/norwegian/lapskaus-boulevard-a-tale-about-norwegians-in-brooklyn-ny/
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Parade
https://www.facebook.com/reel/4356268301251650
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National Anthem
https://www.facebook.com/reel/2421750191657023
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Welcome to Sons of Norway Blå Fjell Lodge Salem Virginia
http://www.sonsofnorwayblafjell.org/
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http://222.sonsofnorwayblafjell.org/about
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Friday, May 15, 2026
Armed Forces Day: Remembering Bedford Boys & Bill Overstreet
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Town of Bedford Va
Bedford Remembers 250 Years of Independence: Armed Forces Day Parade
https://www.dday.org/events/armed-forces-day-parade/
Saturday May 16th @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm ED
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National D-Day Memorial
Saluting 25 Years
https://www.dday.org/
As the National D-Day Memorial marks its silver anniversary, we reflect on a quarter century of honoring heroes who faced insurmountable odds to secure freedom for the world—by sharing extraordinary stories of valor, fidelity, & unimaginable sacrifice.
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Roanoke’s WW2 Pilot Bill Overstreet On YouTube
YouTube is featuring a video of Roanoke’s Bill Overstreet pursuing a German Plane under the Eifel Tower and then downing it.
https://www.facebook.com/reel/960392653293513/?fs=e&fs=e
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Roanoke’s Bill Overstreet And The Eiffel Tower
http://roanokeslant.blogspot.com/2020/06/roanokes-overstreet-and-eiffel-tower.html
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Interview with Captain William B. “Bill” Overstreet, 363rd FS
https://toflyandfight.com/interview-with-captain-william-b-bill-overstreet-363rd-fs/
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I was fortunate to have met Bill at a D-day Memorial function in Bedford.
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Town of Bedford Va
Bedford Remembers 250 Years of Independence: Armed Forces Day Parade
https://www.dday.org/events/armed-forces-day-parade/
Saturday May 16th @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm ED
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National D-Day Memorial
Saluting 25 Years
https://www.dday.org/
As the National D-Day Memorial marks its silver anniversary, we reflect on a quarter century of honoring heroes who faced insurmountable odds to secure freedom for the world—by sharing extraordinary stories of valor, fidelity, & unimaginable sacrifice.
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Roanoke’s WW2 Pilot Bill Overstreet On YouTube
YouTube is featuring a video of Roanoke’s Bill Overstreet pursuing a German Plane under the Eifel Tower and then downing it.
https://www.facebook.com/reel/960392653293513/?fs=e&fs=e
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Roanoke’s Bill Overstreet And The Eiffel Tower
http://roanokeslant.blogspot.com/2020/06/roanokes-overstreet-and-eiffel-tower.html
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Interview with Captain William B. “Bill” Overstreet, 363rd FS
https://toflyandfight.com/interview-with-captain-william-b-bill-overstreet-363rd-fs/
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I was fortunate to have met Bill at a D-day Memorial function in Bedford.
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Thursday, May 14, 2026
Spencer Pratt Will Save LA
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Los Angeles mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt continues to gain support from Hollywood's elite.
https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/spencer-pratts-hollywood-uprising-grows-katherine-mcphee-david-foster-mock-karen-bass-fundraiser
Spencer Pratt's Hollywood uprising grows as Katherine McPhee and David Foster mock Karen Bass at fundraiser
McPhee sang a custom version of 'The Best,' swapping in Pratt's name and rivals Karen Bass and Nithya Raman
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https://www.youtube.com/shorts/QBOwSaSDFnk-
Los Angeles mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt continues to gain support from Hollywood's elite.
https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/spencer-pratts-hollywood-uprising-grows-katherine-mcphee-david-foster-mock-karen-bass-fundraiser
Spencer Pratt's Hollywood uprising grows as Katherine McPhee and David Foster mock Karen Bass at fundraiser
McPhee sang a custom version of 'The Best,' swapping in Pratt's name and rivals Karen Bass and Nithya Raman
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https://www.youtube.com/shorts/QBOwSaSDFnk-
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"You know the tide is turning in California when @DavidFoster and @katharinefoster open their home and write a song for @SpencerPratt," Summers wrote on Instagram. "La La Land is ready for a plot twist."
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Pratt has emphasized issues such as homelessness, public safety and government spending throughout his campaign, positioning himself as a political outsider challenging the status quo in Los Angeles and drawing support from voters dissatisfied with current leadership.
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LA mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt releases a series of AI-generated ads
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9DBT_4KKjXQ
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Pratt has emphasized issues such as homelessness, public safety and government spending throughout his campaign, positioning himself as a political outsider challenging the status quo in Los Angeles and drawing support from voters dissatisfied with current leadership.
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LA mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt releases a series of AI-generated ads
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9DBT_4KKjXQ
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
SML Low Water
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As of early May 2026, Smith Mountain Lake (SML) is experiencing low water levels, roughly 5 feet below full pool, due to severe drought conditions, leading officials to warn boaters of exposed hazards, reduced dock depths, and challenging navigation in non-main channel areas
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Smith Mountain Lake sits about 5 feet below full pool, officials warn boaters of hazards
https://wset.com/news/local/smith-mountain-lake-sits-about-5-feet-below-full-pool-officials-warn-boaters-of-hazards-moneta-may-2026
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Video:
Smith Mountain Lake faces lowest water levels in nearly a decade amid severe drought
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RyrwBRq5bPA
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Low Flow … SML …. 2006
http://roanokeslant.blogspot.com/2006/06/low-flow.html
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SML Dock repair Oct 2001
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May 13, 2026
Drought forces Appalachian Power to release less water from Smith Mountain Project
https://roanoke.com/news/local/article_3e153fc1-a8a8-4815-b4e0-a068b6ef2235.html#tracking-source=mp-homepage
The amount of water released into the Roanoke River is reduced, as it was on April 27, when the forecasted lake level has a 20% chance of dropping below 790.5 feet adjusted in 16 weeks.
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As of early May 2026, Smith Mountain Lake (SML) is experiencing low water levels, roughly 5 feet below full pool, due to severe drought conditions, leading officials to warn boaters of exposed hazards, reduced dock depths, and challenging navigation in non-main channel areas
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Smith Mountain Lake sits about 5 feet below full pool, officials warn boaters of hazards
https://wset.com/news/local/smith-mountain-lake-sits-about-5-feet-below-full-pool-officials-warn-boaters-of-hazards-moneta-may-2026
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Video:
Smith Mountain Lake faces lowest water levels in nearly a decade amid severe drought
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RyrwBRq5bPA
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Low Flow … SML …. 2006
http://roanokeslant.blogspot.com/2006/06/low-flow.html
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SML Dock repair Oct 2001
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May 13, 2026
Drought forces Appalachian Power to release less water from Smith Mountain Project
https://roanoke.com/news/local/article_3e153fc1-a8a8-4815-b4e0-a068b6ef2235.html#tracking-source=mp-homepage
The amount of water released into the Roanoke River is reduced, as it was on April 27, when the forecasted lake level has a 20% chance of dropping below 790.5 feet adjusted in 16 weeks.
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Monday, May 11, 2026
Va Democrats Lynch Their Own Judge
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Virginia Democrats go postal after “their own Democrat-certified Judge” found the effort to gerrymander the Republican Congressmen from 6 down to 1 to be unconstitutional!
Virginia Democrats go postal after “their own Democrat-certified Judge” found the effort to gerrymander the Republican Congressmen from 6 down to 1 to be unconstitutional!
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Sen Mark Warner, D-Va., appointed the judge who wrote the opinion striking down Democrats' redistricting referendum
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Sen Mark Warner, D-Va., appointed the judge who wrote the opinion striking down Democrats' redistricting referendum
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Virginia Democrat: ‘All options on the table’ after redistricting state Supreme Court decision
https://thehill.com/homenews/house/5871777-mclellan-vows-protect-voting-rights/
Virginia Rep. Jennifer McClellan (D) on Sunday said “all options” are on the table for Democrats in the Old Dominion State as they respond to a ruling from the state Supreme Court that struck down their redistricting measure.
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The decision immediately eliminates four House seats that were expected to flip to the Democrats in midterm elections, while leaving Republicans the possibility of netting between six and seven seats they would have otherwise lost, according to analysts at the Cook Political Report.
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Va Supreme Court Saves Va Election Process
http://roanokeslant.blogspot.com/2026/05/va-supreme-court-saves-va-election.html
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Democrats Bought Another Election
http://roanokeslant.blogspot.com/2026/04/democrats-bought-another-election.html
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https://thehill.com/homenews/house/5871777-mclellan-vows-protect-voting-rights/
Virginia Rep. Jennifer McClellan (D) on Sunday said “all options” are on the table for Democrats in the Old Dominion State as they respond to a ruling from the state Supreme Court that struck down their redistricting measure.
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The decision immediately eliminates four House seats that were expected to flip to the Democrats in midterm elections, while leaving Republicans the possibility of netting between six and seven seats they would have otherwise lost, according to analysts at the Cook Political Report.
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Va Supreme Court Saves Va Election Process
http://roanokeslant.blogspot.com/2026/05/va-supreme-court-saves-va-election.html
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Democrats Bought Another Election
http://roanokeslant.blogspot.com/2026/04/democrats-bought-another-election.html
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Sunday, May 10, 2026
Happy Mothers Day 2026 …. Except Roanoke Times
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The Roanoke Times found a (Statistical) place for Mothers Day on the bottom of the last page A16.
Pathetic! ...... Apparently, Mom’s don’t rate space like the LGBTQ++’s Do!
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A very special day to honor the Love, Commitment and Sacrifices made by our Mothers, the Mothers of our Children and all the Mothers of all time.
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Facing adversity and challenges, it’s the Mom’s whose smile and Love will light-up our day and whose voice will give us warmth and comfort as she did when we once cowered under the boom and flash of night-time thunderstorms.
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A Mothers Day Prayer:
“Dear Father, we approach your throne on behalf of the mothers whom you have entrusted with the care of your most precious little ones. We thank you for creating each mom with a unique combination of gifts and talents. We thank you for the sacrifice of self each mom gives for her children. For the late nights spent rocking a colicky infant. For the hands calloused from washing, wiping, scrubbing, mixing, backing, stirring, hugging, patting, disciplining, holding, writing, erasing, painting, and pouring.”
https://www.crosswalk.com/faith/prayer/mother-s-day-prayers-to-encourage-and-uplift.html
The Roanoke Times found a (Statistical) place for Mothers Day on the bottom of the last page A16.
Pathetic! ...... Apparently, Mom’s don’t rate space like the LGBTQ++’s Do!
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A very special day to honor the Love, Commitment and Sacrifices made by our Mothers, the Mothers of our Children and all the Mothers of all time.
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Facing adversity and challenges, it’s the Mom’s whose smile and Love will light-up our day and whose voice will give us warmth and comfort as she did when we once cowered under the boom and flash of night-time thunderstorms.
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A Mothers Day Prayer:
“Dear Father, we approach your throne on behalf of the mothers whom you have entrusted with the care of your most precious little ones. We thank you for creating each mom with a unique combination of gifts and talents. We thank you for the sacrifice of self each mom gives for her children. For the late nights spent rocking a colicky infant. For the hands calloused from washing, wiping, scrubbing, mixing, backing, stirring, hugging, patting, disciplining, holding, writing, erasing, painting, and pouring.”
https://www.crosswalk.com/faith/prayer/mother-s-day-prayers-to-encourage-and-uplift.html
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M is For the Million Things
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AbnNWHxMWSc
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M is For the Million Things
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AbnNWHxMWSc
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Saturday, May 09, 2026
US Economy Healthy -- Contrary To PravdaMedia
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"The reports of my death are greatly exaggerated,"
Mark Twain’s famous quote
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US Economy Adds 115,000 Jobs in April, Beating Market Estimates
The unemployment rate also held steady at 4.3 percent.
https://www.theepochtimes.com/business/us-economy-adds-115000-jobs-in-april-beating-market-estimates-6023069?utm_source=partner&utm_campaign=BonginoReport&src_src=partner&src_cmp=BonginoReport
The U.S. labor market could be showing signs of heating up after the economy topped economists’ expectations.
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April payrolls rose by 115,000, from the previous month’s upwardly revised 185,000, according to new Bureau of Labor Statistics data released on May 8.
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The consensus forecast indicated a gain of 62,000 jobs.
(How can these “experts” be 100% wrong?
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"The reports of my death are greatly exaggerated,"
Mark Twain’s famous quote
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US Economy Adds 115,000 Jobs in April, Beating Market Estimates
The unemployment rate also held steady at 4.3 percent.
https://www.theepochtimes.com/business/us-economy-adds-115000-jobs-in-april-beating-market-estimates-6023069?utm_source=partner&utm_campaign=BonginoReport&src_src=partner&src_cmp=BonginoReport
The U.S. labor market could be showing signs of heating up after the economy topped economists’ expectations.
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April payrolls rose by 115,000, from the previous month’s upwardly revised 185,000, according to new Bureau of Labor Statistics data released on May 8.
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The consensus forecast indicated a gain of 62,000 jobs.
(How can these “experts” be 100% wrong?
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The US economy is leaving most other big rich countries in the dust so far in 2026, data show
https://nypost.com/2026/05/08/world-news/us-economic-growth-blows-away-g7-growth-so-far-in-2026/
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The US economy is leaving most other big rich countries in the dust so far in 2026, data show
https://nypost.com/2026/05/08/world-news/us-economic-growth-blows-away-g7-growth-so-far-in-2026/
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Friday, May 08, 2026
Va Supreme Court Saves Va Election Process
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Supreme Court of Virginia strikes down redistricting amendment, keeps current maps in place
Groundbreaking ruling upholds lower court’s decision and caps monthslong legal fight with national implications.
https://virginiamercury.com/2026/05/08/supreme-court-of-virginia-strikes-down-redistricting-amendment-keeps-current-maps-in-place/
The Supreme Court of Virginia on Friday struck down the voter-approved redistricting amendment, upholding a lower court ruling that had declared the measure unconstitutional less than 24 hours after last week’s special election and briefly halted its implementation.
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Democrats Bought Another Election (then it got nullified!)
http://roanokeslant.blogspot.com/2026/04/democrats-bought-another-election.html
Virginia voted on a Democrat redistricting boondoggle Apr 21
And surprise Not -- the Democrats won 51% to 49%
At a Democrat Cost of $93,000,000 (93-Million dollars)
For 1,575,288 votes (1.5 Million votes)
Or: $59 per vote
(Not including: Republican expenses and Voting district expenses)
Who says you can’t buy elections?
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Real Virginians Will Vote NO on Tuesday April 21!
http://roanokeslant.blogspot.com/2026/04/real-virginians-will-vote-no-on-tuesday.html
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Supreme Court of Virginia strikes down redistricting amendment, keeps current maps in place
Groundbreaking ruling upholds lower court’s decision and caps monthslong legal fight with national implications.
https://virginiamercury.com/2026/05/08/supreme-court-of-virginia-strikes-down-redistricting-amendment-keeps-current-maps-in-place/
The Supreme Court of Virginia on Friday struck down the voter-approved redistricting amendment, upholding a lower court ruling that had declared the measure unconstitutional less than 24 hours after last week’s special election and briefly halted its implementation.
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Democrats Bought Another Election (then it got nullified!)
http://roanokeslant.blogspot.com/2026/04/democrats-bought-another-election.html
Virginia voted on a Democrat redistricting boondoggle Apr 21
And surprise Not -- the Democrats won 51% to 49%
At a Democrat Cost of $93,000,000 (93-Million dollars)
For 1,575,288 votes (1.5 Million votes)
Or: $59 per vote
(Not including: Republican expenses and Voting district expenses)
Who says you can’t buy elections?
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Real Virginians Will Vote NO on Tuesday April 21!
http://roanokeslant.blogspot.com/2026/04/real-virginians-will-vote-no-on-tuesday.html
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Blue State Mamdani Communist Strategy
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WSJ: The Red-Blue Economic Divide
https://www.wsj.com/opinion/the-red-blue-economic-divide-7868847d
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The WSJ Strassel article that the economically successful are leaving the Blue states for the Red states misses some important context.
The “Mamdani’s” of the Blue states are purposely excessively-taxing and harassing wealthy residents causing them to leave. It results in an ever-poorer population ever-more dependent on government handouts and support thereby enhancing the Socialist/Communist position of the “Mamdani’s”.
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This spiral of reduced income and increased government-dependence is at the very core of the Communist Revolutions over the past 100-years.
It’s Not about actually improving lives; it’s about gaining power and control!
Making yet another Zhivago movie in real life!
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Mamdani New York’s Latest Socialist
http://roanokeslant.blogspot.com/2025/07/mamdani-new-yorks-latest-socialist.html
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NYC Socialist TakeOver
http://roanokeslant.blogspot.com/2025/06/nyc-socialist-takeover.html
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WSJ: The Red-Blue Economic Divide
https://www.wsj.com/opinion/the-red-blue-economic-divide-7868847d
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The WSJ Strassel article that the economically successful are leaving the Blue states for the Red states misses some important context.
The “Mamdani’s” of the Blue states are purposely excessively-taxing and harassing wealthy residents causing them to leave. It results in an ever-poorer population ever-more dependent on government handouts and support thereby enhancing the Socialist/Communist position of the “Mamdani’s”.
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This spiral of reduced income and increased government-dependence is at the very core of the Communist Revolutions over the past 100-years.
It’s Not about actually improving lives; it’s about gaining power and control!
Making yet another Zhivago movie in real life!
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Mamdani New York’s Latest Socialist
http://roanokeslant.blogspot.com/2025/07/mamdani-new-yorks-latest-socialist.html
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NYC Socialist TakeOver
http://roanokeslant.blogspot.com/2025/06/nyc-socialist-takeover.html
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Thursday, May 07, 2026
HantaVirus Strikes Again
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Americans first learned about the HantaVirus during the Korean War when US soldiers, sleeping in sleeping-bags on the ground near the village of Hanta, got deathly ill. The disease is spread by breathing-in dried-dusty infected-mouse feces.
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Later the disease caused deaths of campers sleeping on the ground in lean-tos along the Appalachia Trail in Virginia.
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Additional fatal cases occurred in Native American communities in the South-West. A young couple died after cleaning out a very dusty mouse ridden abandoned trailer.
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Fast forward to current time: an outbreak has occurred on an ocean tour vessel in which three have died and several more are ill. All passengers are quarantined and passengers that had already disembarked are being contacted and monitored.
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Korean War Virus Killed Mrs Hackman
http://roanokeslant.blogspot.com/2025/03/korean-war-virus-killed-mrs-hackman.html
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Inside the Global Effort to Figure Out Where Hantavirus Will Strike Next
Health authorities, airlines and the operator of the MV Hondius cruise ship are mobilizing to contain the spread of a pathogen that has killed three
https://www.wsj.com/health/hantavirus-contact-tracing-cruise-ship-3a9afe33?mod=hp_lead_pos5
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The New York Times reported May 6 that public health agencies in Georgia, Arizona and California are monitoring residents who were aboard the MV Hondius cruise but have since returned to their homes. None of the people being monitored have shown signs of illness, according to the Times.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/cruises/2026/05/07/hantavirus-outbreak-cases-cruise-ship-us-updates/89970817007/
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“The best-laid plans of mice and men Often go awry”
comes from the poem “To a Mouse” by Robert Burns:
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Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck
https://reviews.rebeccareid.com/of-mice-and-men-by-john-steinbeck/
Americans first learned about the HantaVirus during the Korean War when US soldiers, sleeping in sleeping-bags on the ground near the village of Hanta, got deathly ill. The disease is spread by breathing-in dried-dusty infected-mouse feces.
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Later the disease caused deaths of campers sleeping on the ground in lean-tos along the Appalachia Trail in Virginia.
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Additional fatal cases occurred in Native American communities in the South-West. A young couple died after cleaning out a very dusty mouse ridden abandoned trailer.
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Fast forward to current time: an outbreak has occurred on an ocean tour vessel in which three have died and several more are ill. All passengers are quarantined and passengers that had already disembarked are being contacted and monitored.
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Korean War Virus Killed Mrs Hackman
http://roanokeslant.blogspot.com/2025/03/korean-war-virus-killed-mrs-hackman.html
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Inside the Global Effort to Figure Out Where Hantavirus Will Strike Next
Health authorities, airlines and the operator of the MV Hondius cruise ship are mobilizing to contain the spread of a pathogen that has killed three
https://www.wsj.com/health/hantavirus-contact-tracing-cruise-ship-3a9afe33?mod=hp_lead_pos5
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The New York Times reported May 6 that public health agencies in Georgia, Arizona and California are monitoring residents who were aboard the MV Hondius cruise but have since returned to their homes. None of the people being monitored have shown signs of illness, according to the Times.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/cruises/2026/05/07/hantavirus-outbreak-cases-cruise-ship-us-updates/89970817007/
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“The best-laid plans of mice and men Often go awry”
comes from the poem “To a Mouse” by Robert Burns:
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Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck
https://reviews.rebeccareid.com/of-mice-and-men-by-john-steinbeck/
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Wednesday, May 06, 2026
Another WOKE Judge
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How did our judicial system accumulate so many WOKE judges?
Apparently, Obama ++++ Biden ==== Lawless
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Who is Judge Zia Faruqui? What we know about the federal magistrate who apologized to Cole Allen
Zia Faruqui called Cole Allen's five-point restraints 'extremely disturbing' and compared his case to Jan 6 defendants
https://www.foxnews.com/us/judge-zia-faruqui-what-we-know-about-federal-magistrate-who-apologized-cole-allen
The magistrate judge who apologized to suspected would-be Trump assassin Cole Allen for his treatment inside a Washington, D.C., jail during a Monday emergency motion hearing has been criticized for his standoffishness with the Trump administration over the city's crime crackdown, and praised for his career-long commitment to DEI.
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"To me, it’s extremely disturbing that he was put in five-point restraints, a person with no criminal history," Magistrate Judge Zia Faruqui, who devoted much of his career to diversity, equity and inclusion efforts, said during the hearing, adding that Allen is presumed innocent.
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He then compared Allen, who is accused of trying to kill President Donald Trump, with suspected Capitol rioters from Jan. 6, 2021.
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Judges’ Now Like Assassins
http://roanokeslant.blogspot.com/2026/05/judges-now-like-assassins.html
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How did our judicial system accumulate so many WOKE judges?
Apparently, Obama ++++ Biden ==== Lawless
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Who is Judge Zia Faruqui? What we know about the federal magistrate who apologized to Cole Allen
Zia Faruqui called Cole Allen's five-point restraints 'extremely disturbing' and compared his case to Jan 6 defendants
https://www.foxnews.com/us/judge-zia-faruqui-what-we-know-about-federal-magistrate-who-apologized-cole-allen
The magistrate judge who apologized to suspected would-be Trump assassin Cole Allen for his treatment inside a Washington, D.C., jail during a Monday emergency motion hearing has been criticized for his standoffishness with the Trump administration over the city's crime crackdown, and praised for his career-long commitment to DEI.
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"To me, it’s extremely disturbing that he was put in five-point restraints, a person with no criminal history," Magistrate Judge Zia Faruqui, who devoted much of his career to diversity, equity and inclusion efforts, said during the hearing, adding that Allen is presumed innocent.
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He then compared Allen, who is accused of trying to kill President Donald Trump, with suspected Capitol rioters from Jan. 6, 2021.
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Judges’ Now Like Assassins
http://roanokeslant.blogspot.com/2026/05/judges-now-like-assassins.html
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Tuesday, May 05, 2026
Judges’ Now Like Assassins
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Apparently, the US political/judicial environment has drastically changed.
Our judicial system used to be quite tough on those who killed or tried to kill our presidents and citizens:
Karoline Leavitt Blasts Assassination Boosters
http://roanokeslant.blogspot.com/2026/04/karoline-leavitt-blasts-assassination.html
Apparently, the US political/judicial environment has drastically changed.
Our judicial system used to be quite tough on those who killed or tried to kill our presidents and citizens:
Not so much now!
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An attempted assassin attacked a US Congressman at a political function.
Bystanders saved the Congressman and subdued the attacker.
The judge immediately set the attacker free with no-bail
You can’t make this “stuff” up!
http://roanokeslant.blogspot.com/2022/07/attempted-assassin-freed-in-hours.html
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Killer, recorded on TV, stalks and shoots Business Executive in back and then stands over him and executes him BUT judge says not 1st degree murder!
An attempted assassin attacked a US Congressman at a political function.
Bystanders saved the Congressman and subdued the attacker.
The judge immediately set the attacker free with no-bail
You can’t make this “stuff” up!
http://roanokeslant.blogspot.com/2022/07/attempted-assassin-freed-in-hours.html
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Killer, recorded on TV, stalks and shoots Business Executive in back and then stands over him and executes him BUT judge says not 1st degree murder!
And the media has painted the killer as a really good guy with good motivations.
Really?
You can’t make this “stuff” up!
http://roanokeslant.blogspot.com/2024/12/healthcare-blood-lust.html
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Attempted Killer, on TV, stalks Trump, shoots guard and gets captured on the spot BUT judge says not OK to isolate him for suicide watch and must move to a ‘room with a view’! Really!
You can’t make this “stuff” up!
http://roanokeslant.blogspot.com/2026/04/another-left-wing-attempted.html
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Judge apologizes to White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting suspect after expressing 'grave concerns' about his treatment in jail
https://mail.yahoo.com/d/folders/1/messages/25586?guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly9sb2dpbi55YWhvby5jb20v&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAFQe5Z1_yvdjrkYwJyFrtpqf08zkXITSxYKnyjTBUyLYpGEAdCXjAitcT4MH-a3CE_dEQ3qw8Bw6ZPOAstYQGOII14wm1KNHDTiDQddbz0jSj5R61mV7N5QuO5sPf7xcTcTqFE-GAcQr
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You can’t make this “stuff” up!
http://roanokeslant.blogspot.com/2024/12/healthcare-blood-lust.html
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Attempted Killer, on TV, stalks Trump, shoots guard and gets captured on the spot BUT judge says not OK to isolate him for suicide watch and must move to a ‘room with a view’! Really!
You can’t make this “stuff” up!
http://roanokeslant.blogspot.com/2026/04/another-left-wing-attempted.html
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Judge apologizes to White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting suspect after expressing 'grave concerns' about his treatment in jail
https://mail.yahoo.com/d/folders/1/messages/25586?guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly9sb2dpbi55YWhvby5jb20v&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAFQe5Z1_yvdjrkYwJyFrtpqf08zkXITSxYKnyjTBUyLYpGEAdCXjAitcT4MH-a3CE_dEQ3qw8Bw6ZPOAstYQGOII14wm1KNHDTiDQddbz0jSj5R61mV7N5QuO5sPf7xcTcTqFE-GAcQr
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Karoline Leavitt Blasts Assassination Boosters
http://roanokeslant.blogspot.com/2026/04/karoline-leavitt-blasts-assassination.html
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Sunday, May 03, 2026
Seattle Pravda In Roanoke Times
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As if the Roanoke Times weren’t left-wing and socialist enough, they are now downloading the Seattle-Pravda as their lead editorial page trash.
Seattle --- the only US place that features a Lenin Statue on government land.
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Seattle WAS A Great Town
http://roanokeslant.blogspot.com/2022/03/seattle-was-great-town.html
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http://roanokeslant.blogspot.com/2020/06/seattle-under-seige-6-11-2020.html
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Iran war talks stall. Defense chiefs get fired. Where’s the Senate?
As if the Roanoke Times weren’t left-wing and socialist enough, they are now downloading the Seattle-Pravda as their lead editorial page trash.
Seattle --- the only US place that features a Lenin Statue on government land.
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Seattle WAS A Great Town
http://roanokeslant.blogspot.com/2022/03/seattle-was-great-town.html
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http://roanokeslant.blogspot.com/2020/06/seattle-under-seige-6-11-2020.html
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Iran war talks stall. Defense chiefs get fired. Where’s the Senate?
Seattle Times
Roanoke Times Editorial 5/3/26 Pg A14
https://www.seattletimes.com/opinion/editorials/iran-war-talks-stall-defense-chiefs-get-fired-wheres-the-senate/
For the fifth time, the Senate Democrats last week tried to put constitutionally protected guardrails on President Donald Trump and his authority over the war in Iran. For the fifth time, Republican senators blocked them.
The actions and statements of the president and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth should snap Republican senators back to reality. Congress should have been consulted; it was not.
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What a pile of left-wing heifer-dust!
The US has decimated Iran’s massive war machine leaving a fraction of their missiles intact, albeit they can do damage, and they have some “bass boats” to lay mines and harass shipping. We do not need to engage their ground forces who are busy killing their citizens.
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Roanoke Times Editorial 5/3/26 Pg A14
https://www.seattletimes.com/opinion/editorials/iran-war-talks-stall-defense-chiefs-get-fired-wheres-the-senate/
For the fifth time, the Senate Democrats last week tried to put constitutionally protected guardrails on President Donald Trump and his authority over the war in Iran. For the fifth time, Republican senators blocked them.
The actions and statements of the president and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth should snap Republican senators back to reality. Congress should have been consulted; it was not.
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What a pile of left-wing heifer-dust!
The US has decimated Iran’s massive war machine leaving a fraction of their missiles intact, albeit they can do damage, and they have some “bass boats” to lay mines and harass shipping. We do not need to engage their ground forces who are busy killing their citizens.
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Iran has a life-death decision: continue to obstruct “what needs to be done” or suffer Phase-2 of the assault that will destroy their infrastructure and level their oil businesses.
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It is sad that the Democrat Party is acting like a “5th Column” for the Ayatollahs giving them aid and comfort and cover.
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It is sad that the Democrat Party is acting like a “5th Column” for the Ayatollahs giving them aid and comfort and cover.
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