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Elderly Australian Caught Stealing Vitamin C in Chonburi
I think they should send him back to Logan or Ipswich -
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Trump Aims to Block China’s Growing Influence on U.S. Farms and Food Supply
Funny he’s not hasn’t mentioned the Saudis they are big players especially in pumping down our aquifers in our southwest. -
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Murdoch Family Legal Battle Could Shape the Future of Fox News
Let’s hope bankruptcy and shutdown! -
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Truth social is the future! Buy now while it's on sale.
$12 today! ♫ get back to where you once belonged ♪ ♪ -
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Military Likely to Resist Trump's Mass Deportation Plan, Analyst Says
It’s most likely a moot point trump is trending towards an epic shellacking and the dustbin of history. -
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Rising Homelessness in the US Linked to Migrant Influx and Economic Pressures
Another murdoc rag,put those people to work picking fruit and other crops like in the old days get the bipartisan border bill passed for more border patrol more fentanyl enforcement more judges and case workers to weed out the fake asylum seeker’s. -
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Liz Cheney: Conservatives may need a new party
I've been waiting for something like this. They will either form a new party, or will have to ferret out the MAGA element: all GOP members will have to get DNA swabs of their lips in search of DNA from DT's hindquarters. If DT loses both the election and his buffoonery with the courts this year there may emerge a new MAGA without the orange facepaint, and IMO in such case he may leave the USA for a much better place, like Russia or Bellarus (*wink*). 'Furious' Trump is panicked as MAGA becomes monster he no longer controls: analyst Even though Liz C. is a champion for flushing this stuff down the tubes I dread her assent to the top of what the GOP will become. Her mother (who, reputedly, is just about as much of a sweetie as her father) writes books about patriotism and Christian faith. Be sure that if Liz is involved in forming this new party mama will have an influence. In the meantime IMO there is a pretty good chance that if DT gets inaugurated there will be a palace revolt, reducing DT to a figurehead, led by the same entity that is stuffing the pockets of SCOTUS and choosing the judges. Liz will be sent to a gulag. -
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Top Officials Resign from Mark Robinson’s Campaign Amid Controversy
Ah yes another fine specimen of a magga candidate……only the best people ehh Donnie?what was trump calling this guy MLK on steroids?enough of this destructive circus ditch the albatross and his ilk! -
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Truth social is the future! Buy now while it's on sale.
On the plus side, Trump won't need any money in prison. -
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Rising Homelessness in the US Linked to Migrant Influx and Economic Pressures
No need to fear fellow ANers, with kamala as president at least we will all be able to have abortions! Clown world- 1
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Latest developments and discussion of recent events in the Ukraine War
And how do you think what is needed to restore Ukraine to the Russian imperial zone? Of course, the direct conflict with the USA is absolutely needed. No other way to do it. That is the exact reason why Putin wants Biden or Harris for president. Because these people prefer the direct conflict (with the rebranded, blue and yellow colors on the US soldiers' military clothes to avoid responsibility) while Trump will most likely freeze it. -
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Trump Aims to Block China’s Growing Influence on U.S. Farms and Food Supply
Former President Donald Trump is raising concerns over China's potential threat to American agriculture and the food supply, vowing to take action if he is reelected. During an event held at a family farm in rural Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, Trump plans to address these concerns with former New York Rep. Lee Zeldin and Richard Grenell, his former ambassador to Germany, joining him. The event, hosted by the Protecting America Initiative, highlights the increasing scrutiny over China’s investments in U.S. farmland and other critical industries. Trump has promised to ban Chinese nationals from buying U.S. farmland and gaining ownership of key industries such as telecommunications, energy, technology, and medical supplies if he returns to the White House. Zeldin, an advocate for the Protecting America Initiative, stated, “China’s Communist Party is threatening our food supply,” emphasizing how vulnerable American farms may be due to foreign ownership. He added, “President Trump understood this threat when he was in the White House." Zeldin noted that U.S. regulations regarding foreign-owned companies purchasing farmland remain too lenient, allowing for significant foreign investment without proper oversight. “China wants us to be dependent on the supply chain,” Zeldin remarked, underscoring the concern that China could manipulate American access to essential goods. The pandemic exposed the nation’s reliance on Chinese goods, especially when the country faced a shortage of personal protective equipment (PPE) during the COVID-19 crisis. Much of the PPE supply was manufactured in China, leading to a critical shortage in the U.S. Some healthcare workers were forced to wear trash bags in hospitals due to the lack of available protective gear. Zeldin pointed out the tragic irony, stating that America had become dependent on masks from the country where the pandemic originated, which ultimately killed millions of people around the globe. Trump and the Republican Party have made addressing U.S. reliance on China a central focus of their platform, calling for "strategic independence from China." This includes revoking China’s Most Favored Nation status and phasing out imports of essential goods. Additionally, the platform advocates preventing China from acquiring U.S. real estate and key industries. “Republicans will revoke China’s Most Favored Nation status, phase out imports of essential goods, and stop China from buying American Real Estate and Industries,” the GOP platform states. Zeldin warned that China’s growing investments in U.S. assets could pose significant risks, especially in terms of espionage. Chinese companies operating in the U.S. are required to comply with Chinese government regulations that mandate sharing sensitive information. This could expose critical American data to the Chinese government, deepening concerns over national security. The concern over foreign influence is not new, but it continues to grow as incidents arise. Linda Sun, a former aide to New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and ex-Gov. Andrew Cuomo, was recently charged with acting as an agent for the Chinese government, further heightening the sense of urgency to address the issue. Trump's return to the political stage has reignited debates about U.S.-China relations, particularly concerning safeguarding American sovereignty in critical sectors such as agriculture and technology. His proposals aim to diminish China’s growing influence and restore what he describes as America's "strategic independence." Based on a report from: NYP 2024-09-24 -
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Murdoch Family Legal Battle Could Shape the Future of Fox News
In a courthouse in Reno, Nevada, a family feud with global ramifications is unfolding, as Rupert Murdoch, 93, seeks to ensure his eldest son, Lachlan Murdoch, succeeds him in running the vast media empire he built. At stake is control over one of the most influential news outlets in the world—Fox News—and its role in shaping political discourse, particularly in the United States. Rupert Murdoch is arguing in court that Lachlan, his conservative-leaning eldest son, should be given control over the family trust's voting rights. If he succeeds, the future direction of Fox News, a major force behind Donald Trump's "Make America Great Again" (MAGA) movement, is unlikely to change. Murdoch's argument, as reported by his own Wall Street Journal, is that “shifting voting control of the trust to Lachlan should be allowed because it is in the best interest of all the beneficiaries, including his other children.” However, if Murdoch's legal maneuvering fails, his other children—James, Prudence, and Elizabeth—could wrest control of the trust and possibly change the conservative stance of Fox News. James Murdoch, in particular, has signaled a different political outlook than his father and brother. He hosted a fundraiser for Joe Biden in 2022 and has expressed support for Kamala Harris in the 2024 election, suggesting that a shift in Fox News' editorial slant might be on the horizon if he gains influence. Such a change would be seismic in American politics. For the past two decades, Fox News has been a dominant voice in American conservatism, with both Republicans and Democrats recognizing its influence. Figures like Sean Hannity have become central figures in the MAGA movement, while former host Tucker Carlson, despite his exit from the network, still struggles to regain the prominence he once held within Fox’s massive audience. Lachlan Murdoch’s views align closely with his father’s, maintaining a right-wing stance. But the question is whether the family’s internal power struggle will allow Fox to stay on that path. Michael Wolff, a biographer of Rupert Murdoch, captured the tension between the Murdoch sons, writing that the late Fox News chair Roger Ailes once described Lachlan and James as "wannabe little kings." Wolff added, “I think they both really believe they were put on earth to show up their father.” The court case is about more than just politics, though. It hinges on corporate governance laws that allow families like the Murdochs to control companies through a dual-class stock structure, giving their shares more voting power than those of outside investors. This legal battle may shape not only the future of Fox News but also the broader media landscape in the U.S. and beyond. As this family drama plays out, the world is watching to see whether Rupert Murdoch will secure his legacy through Lachlan, or if James and his sisters will shift the direction of one of the world’s most powerful media outlets. Based on a report from: The Guardian 2024-09-24 -
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Military Likely to Resist Trump's Mass Deportation Plan, Analyst Says
Former President Donald Trump’s plan for mass deportations of illegal immigrants may face strong resistance from the U.S. military, according to legal analyst Joseph Nunn. As the 2024 presidential election nears, immigration has emerged as a central issue, particularly with the ongoing surge in migrant border crossings. U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) data shows that over 2.4 million encounters occurred at the U.S.-Mexico border during the 2023 fiscal year, up from around 1.7 million in 2021. Trump, the Republican presidential nominee, has repeatedly promised mass deportations as part of his campaign, vowing to enlist the Army and local law enforcement to remove millions of illegal immigrants. His campaign spokeswoman, Karoline Leavitt, reiterated Trump’s plans, stating that he "would marshal every federal and state power necessary to institute the largest deportation operation of illegal criminals, drug dealers, and human traffickers." However, Nunn, counsel at the Brennan Center for Justice at New York University’s School of Law, believes the U.S. military is unlikely to cooperate with such a plan. He explained, "The military is going to see this and say this is not the kind of duty that soldiers signed up for. This is getting the military involved in domestic politics in a way the military doesn’t like to do." While Nunn acknowledged that Trump’s proposal could be legally viable, he highlighted the logistical challenges it would pose. "The military is not going to like doing it, and they are going to drag their feet as much as they can, but it is possible, so it should be taken seriously." Former senior Homeland Security official John Sandweg expressed similar doubts, emphasizing the practical challenges of executing Trump’s plan. "On a practical level, it will be nearly impossible for [Trump] to do the things he's talking about, even if he could bring in the military," Sandweg said. Trump has indicated that he would prioritize the deployment of the National Guard, whose troops can be activated by state governors. According to Stephen Miller, Trump’s chief immigration policy advisor, sympathetic Republican governors would send National Guard troops to neighboring states that refuse to participate. Miller explained last year that, for example, the "Alabama National Guard is going to arrest illegal aliens in Alabama and the Virginia National Guard in Virginia. And if you're going to go into an unfriendly state like Maryland, well, there would just be Virginia doing the arrest in Maryland." Nunn’s remarks came after Trump announced that the mass deportation plan would begin in Springfield, Ohio, and Aurora, Colorado—cities that have been central to anti-immigration rhetoric in recent weeks. Trump claimed that a Venezuelan gang had taken over parts of Aurora and made unfounded accusations that Haitian migrants in Springfield had been eating residents' pets. "We’re going to have the largest deportation in the history of our country, and we’re going to start with Springfield and Aurora," Trump declared. However, both cities have pushed back on these claims. Aurora’s mayor, Mike Coffman, told Newsweek that while some apartment complexes had experienced issues with the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua, the gang was not in control of the area. Similarly, Springfield officials have debunked rumors about Haitian migrants eating pets and condemned Trump’s comments for sparking community tension. Last week, Springfield’s city hall, along with two elementary schools and the Clark County courthouse, had to be evacuated after a bomb threat containing "hateful language toward immigrants and Haitians" was sent. As the debate over immigration continues to heat up, Trump’s deportation plan may face significant hurdles—not only from legal and logistical challenges but also from a military unwilling to engage in domestic enforcement of immigration laws. Based on a report from: Newsweek 2024-09-24 -
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Rising Homelessness in the US Linked to Migrant Influx and Economic Pressures
Homelessness in the United States is reaching unprecedented levels, driven by a surge in illegal migrants and a variety of economic factors, according to a recent report. As cities scramble to fund shelters, a Wall Street Journal analysis suggests that the number of homeless people could soon surpass the highest levels ever recorded. As of January, approximately 550,000 people were reported homeless, a figure that coincided with the highest number of border crossings the US has ever seen in a single month. This marks at least a 10% increase from January 2023, which had already set a record for homelessness, according to data going back to 2007, when the government first started tracking these numbers. The January 2024 tally is expected to grow even further, as cities like New York, which have significant homeless populations, have yet to report their official figures. Given current trends, the US is on pace to exceed 2023’s record of 653,000 homeless individuals. The increase in homelessness has paralleled a record number of migrants crossing the border illegally, seeking asylum, and then being transported to major cities like New York, Chicago, Boston, and Denver. This has stretched local resources thin, leading to rising crime and gang violence in some areas. Massachusetts, for example, reported that nearly half of the more than 7,000 families in its family shelters were migrants. The state expects to spend over $1 billion housing migrants during this fiscal year alone, according to the Wall Street Journal. In Chicago, migrants made up more than 70% of the homeless population, pushing the city's homeless count to triple what it was before, with over 18,800 people living on the streets or in shelters in January. Similarly, Denver has seen a 42% spike in homelessness, with fresh waves of migrants contributing to the city's struggles. The Journal also points to the rise in fentanyl use, skyrocketing housing and rent costs, and the end of pandemic-era tax credits as factors that have pushed many families into homelessness. California, long grappling with the largest homeless population in the country, remains at the epicenter of the crisis. In 2023, the state had more than 180,000 homeless people, according to the most recent data from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom has been urging cities to dismantle homeless encampments, but the situation continues to worsen. While HUD has not yet released its official 2024 report, the Wall Street Journal, with the help of 250 organizations across the country, expects this year’s numbers to be even higher. The Journal suggests its estimates might be more accurate, as HUD’s data are often seen as undercounts influenced by volunteer availability and weather conditions during data collection. The combination of rising migrant numbers, economic instability, and housing shortages has brought the homelessness crisis in the US to a breaking point, with no immediate solution in sight. Based on a report from: NYP 2024-09-24
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