Bernie joins AOC and other members of the squad in endorsing Helen Gym for mayor of Philadelphia.
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Joe Biden is kicking off his reelection campaign by hobnobbing with 150 ultrarich party donors at a luxury hotel in Washington, DC. https://t.co/o7zh5A2XRX
Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) released the following statement on the arrest and charging of Jackie Rahm Little, aka Joel Arthur Tueting, for arson at two Minneapolis mosques, along with the revelation that he was caught on surveillance video vandalizing her District Office.
“I want to thank the Department of Justice, the FBI, local law enforcement, and all the agencies who helped bring this suspect to justice.
“Mr. Little is not only responsible for multiple arson attacks against mosques in my district and the vandalism of a Somali officer’s police vehicle, but also targeted my own office with vandalism on at least one occasion.
“We are witnessing an epidemic of hate against the Muslim community and other religious minorities in Minnesota and globally right now. This campaign of terror is designed to keep us fearful and divided. As Muslim-Americans and as Minnesotans, we will not be terrorized. We will continue to stand united against bigotry because love is stronger than hate.”
Rep. Omar, along with Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) and Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) introduced the Combating International Islamophobia Act, legislation to address the rise in incidents of Islamophobia worldwide. The bill requires the State Department to create a Special Envoy for monitoring and combating Islamophobia, and include state-sponsored Islamophobic violence and impunity in the Department’s annual human rights reports. The creation of the Special Envoy will help policymakers better understand the interconnected, global problem of anti-Muslim bigotry. It will also establish a comprehensive strategy for establishing U.S. leadership in combatting Islamophobia worldwide. The legislation passed the House last Congress.
Last month, she introduced a resolution to condemn Islamophobia, specifically commemorating the anniversary of the Christchurch Mosque Massacre and recent anti-Muslim attacks. This resolution condemns the transnational threat of White supremacist ideology, conspiracy theories, and violence.
Rep. James E. Clyburn (D-S.C.) announced his endorsement of Rep. Barbara Lee (D-Calif.) in the competitive Democratic Senate primary in California, breaking with former House speaker Nancy Pelosi, who is supporting Rep. Adam B. Schiff. https://t.co/uzOExsjvNG
— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) May 3, 2023
Clyburn also endorsed Brandon Johnson in his runoff. Does this indicate he will support an African-American progressive if s/he is the sole POC in the race?
As this article points out, Pelosi endorsed Schiff already.
Biden is right when he declares that "journalism is not a crime." Now, he must link words and deeds. The president and his attorney general need to end efforts to extradite Assange.https://t.co/5CsngkEAtQ
UK plans to ban cold calls advertising financial products after tens millions of Uk residents get unsolicited calls with many losing much in scams. Turns out some private enterprises get so toxic, even conservative gov'ts feel the need to ban them. https://t.co/V6xKj8Pda6
CNN’s Nick Paton Walsh traveled the 66-mile jungle trek in a section known as the Darien Gap, which includes parts of Columbia and Panama. He made the harsh journey with one videographer, who captured insanely compelling footage, and one producer.
What unfolds in the premiere is an unexpectedly nuanced study of the human condition, seen through the eyes of thousands of people seeking refuge and relying on the aid of Central American drug cartels, who help them navigate the dangerous passage for a hefty profit.
I watched about 10-15m of it. I was appalled by what I saw, but it’s no different from the migrants we see in the Middle East catching boats and having to pay almost all of their nest egg to find better livelihoods (and maybe some peace/rest).
Most of them have relatives here. Some were children sent alone and only had a knapsack and their shoes were so soiled halfway or less because of the mud; they had to walk in their socks. It’s one thing to go on a boat, but think about the thousands of miles they have to trek on foot.
UAW MEMO: “The EV transition is at serious risk of becoming a race to the bottom. We want to see national leadership have our back on this before we make any commitments.” https://t.co/Btznt3hfBD
Bernie has started a working relationship with Fain, but I think Fain is definitely his own man. Fain may have some leverage to encourage more incentives for workers, not for the companies but for the union members where they are employed.
Jordan Neely, 30, was a Michael Jackson impersonator who performed for years in Times Square and on the subway. A neighbor later said his dancing helped him in his struggle with mental health pic.twitter.com/jgkvnyoqTj
Outrage is mounting over the death of a homeless, mentally disturbed Michael Jackson impersonator who died on a Manhattan subway train in a caught-on-camera clash with a U.S. Marine who put him in a chokehold.
Friends and elected officials decried the death of Jordan Neely on Wednesday, insisting the homeless busker didn’t deserve to die. Neely, 30, was a familiar sight around town, performing in Times Square and on subways as Michael Jackson.
“NYC is not Gotham,” city Comptroller Brad Lander tweeted. “We must not become a city where a mentally ill human being can be choked to death by a vigilante without consequence. Or where the killer is justified & cheered.”
When asked on Wednesday if the Marine should be criminally charged, Gov. Hochul said she had just seen the video and needed to find “whether the state has a role” in the investigation.
“There’s consequences for behavior,” she said, although it wasn’t immediately clear if she was referring to Neely or the Marine. “That was deeply disturbing and it causes a lot of fear in people.”
Police and Manhattan prosecutors are awaiting the results of the autopsy before determining if criminal charges should be filed. A spokeswoman for the city Medical Examiner said the autopsy results were pending Wednesday.
Critics charge that the Marine, based on his training in hand-to-hand combat, should have known how dangerous it could be to keep Neely in a chokehold for several minutes.
Years ago, the NYPD banned cops from using chokeholds like the one seen in the video after outrage over the chokehold death of Eric Garner on Staten Island during a bungled arrest helped spark the Black Lives Matter movement.
Neely has a documented mental health history with the NYPD, had been arrested more than 40 times and was a suspect in a 2021 assault, authorities said.
Friends and fans of the Michael Jackson impersonator said Neely was homeless and hungry when he acted out on the Manhattan train.
Neely, 30, was on an F train heading toward the Broadway-Lafayette station in NoHo when he began acting erratically around 2:30 p.m. Monday, passengers told police.
Rafael Shimunov, co-host of the radio show Beyond the Pale on WBAI, said that all Neely did was throw his jacket to the ground and ask straphangers for food and water.
“(He was) a hungry New Yorker choked to death by a grinning Marine who is being celebrated as a hero by NYPD and press,” Shimunov tweeted. “His offense? ‘Aggressive speech.’”
The Marine was taken in for questioning but released without charges as the investigation continues. As he held the victim in the chokehold he asked witnesses to call 911, police sources said.
When reached by phone, the Marine declined to comment.
“I’m not answering any questions,” he said. “I appreciate it, but I’m not answering any questions.”
Jordan Neely is pictured before going to see the Michael Jackson movie, “This is It,” outside the Regal Cinemas in Times Square in 2009.
Coalition for the Homeless Executive Director Dave Giffen said Neely’s death was the result of “Gov. Hochuls’ and Mayor Adams’ complete failure to provide the critical mental health services desperately needed by so many people in our city.”
“The fact that someone who took the life of a distressed, mentally ill human being on a subway could be set free without facing any consequences is shocking,” Giffen said. “This is an absolute travesty that must be investigated immediately.”
Fancy 21st century lynching. I guess Hochul and Adams are too stupid to know the difference. And I think Floridumb is bad? HA! I never liked NYC all the times I’ve been there, and I like cities. H3ll, I live in one!
Intresting read; Why the 14th Amendment Is Being Cited in the Debt Ceiling Debate
Some Biden administration officials believe a constitutional clause prevents the United States from failing to make payments even if it means breaching the debt limit. Give this article
Shadow falls on the Capitol building with the American flag on the right corner of the frame. The 14th Amendment includes a provision that protected public debt held by the federal government.Credit…Astrid Riecken for The New York Times
Linda Qiu By Linda Qiu May 2, 2023, 2:56 p.m. ET WASHINGTON — Faced with an impasse over raising or suspending the nation’s debt limit, some White House officials are looking to a clause in the 14th Amendment to ensure the United States does not default on its debt. The amendment, adopted after the Civil War, conferred citizenship to former slaves — and contains a more obscure section on public debt. Here is a brief history of the 14th Amendment and an explanation of its provisions, including why it’s now being talked about in the White House. What does the 14th Amendment say? Considered by historians to be a milestone for civil rights, the 14th Amendment to the Constitution extended citizenship to former slaves. It also guaranteed that the right to due process and equal protection under the law applied to both federal and state governments. The expansive amendment is the most cited amendment in lawsuits, according to the Library of Congress. Section 1 of the amendment established that “all persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the state wherein they reside” and that “no state shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States.” Understand the U.S. Debt Ceiling Card 1 of 5 What is the debt ceiling? The debt ceiling, also called the debt limit, is a cap on the total amount of money that the federal government is authorized to borrow via U.S. Treasury securities, such as bills and savings bonds, to fulfill its financial obligations. Because the United States runs budget deficits, it must borrow huge sums of money to pay its bills. The limit has been hit. What now? America hit its technical debt limit on Jan. 19. The Treasury Department will now begin using “extraordinary measures” to continue paying the government’s obligations. These measures are essentially fiscal accounting tools that curb certain government investments so that the bills continue to be paid. Those options could be exhausted by June. What is at stake? Once the government exhausts its extraordinary measures and runs out of cash, it would be unable to issue new debt and pay its bills. The government could wind up defaulting on its debt if it is unable to make required payments to its bondholders. Such a scenario would be economically devastating and could plunge the globe into a financial crisis. Can the government do anything to forestall disaster? There is no official playbook for what Washington can do. But options do exist. The Treasury could try to prioritize payments, such as paying bondholders first. If the United States does default on its debt, which would rattle the markets, the Federal Reserve could theoretically step in to buy some of those Treasury bonds. Why is there a limit on U.S. borrowing? According to the Constitution, Congress must authorize borrowing. The debt limit was instituted in the early 20th century so that the Treasury would not need to ask for permission each time it had to issue debt to pay bills. Another provision, known as the Disqualification Clause, was more obscure until the events of Jan. 6, 2021. Some have argued that the clause, outlined in Section 3 of the 14th Amendment, bars anyone who has “engaged in insurrection or rebellion” from holding public office. Now, the standoff over the national debt has renewed debate over Section 4 of the amendment, known as the public debt clause. What spurred its adoption? After the Civil War and the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln, lawmakers sought to set out the terms of the Confederacy’s surrender and the rebellious states’ re-entry into the Union. The 13th Amendment’s formal abolition of slavery also meant that the size of delegations from former Confederate states would increase, even as the states passed discriminatory “Black codes” and prevented former slaves from voting. Reconstructionist Republicans in Congress sought to address these issues by passing the Civil Rights Act of 1866, which guaranteed citizenship and equal protection for former slaves. Although Republicans had enough votes to override a veto by President Andrew Johnson, some remained concerned that the protections in the law were not strong or permanent enough, and began seeking a constitutional amendment. A joint committee on Reconstruction then drafted what would become the 14th Amendment, which was passed by Congress in 1866 and ratified two years later. Why does it contain a public debt clause? The 14th Amendment includes a provision that protected public debt held by the federal government, and prohibited payment of debt held by the Confederate states. “The validity of the public debt of the United States, authorized by law, including debts incurred for payment of pensions and bounties for services in suppressing insurrection or rebellion, shall not be questioned,” the clause reads. More on the Debt Limit A Federal Showdown: The United States government is engaged in a high-stakes political battle over paying its debts — again. How did we get here? G.O.P. Bill: The House approved legislation that would raise the debt limit for one year. President Biden has already said he would not sign it, but Republicans hope it will push Democrats to negotiate. The Next Fight: Using an all-carrots, no sticks approach, Speaker Kevin McCarthy squeezed a debt ceiling increase out of House Republicans. He will be hard-pressed to do it again this summer. Biden’s Big Choice: As the specters of national default and recession loom large, Biden must decide when and how aggressively to negotiate. That section, historians say, was added because of fears that if former Confederate states were to regain political power in Congress, lawmakers might repudiate federal debts and guarantee Confederate debt. Reconstructionist Republicans also thought that the clause would discourage loans to future insurrectionists. “Southerners were used to having their way in Congress — they had dominated the institution from 1787 until secession in 1861 — and many believed that when their representatives arrived in House and Senate, they would be able to tear up the nation’s i.o.u.s. Section 4 was the response,” Garrett Epps, a legal scholar, has previously written. Why is it being discussed today? Some legal scholars contend that the public debt clause overrides the statutory borrowing limit, which is set by Congress and can be lifted or suspended only with lawmaker approval. The United States hit that cap on Jan. 19 and on Monday, Treasury Secretary Janet L. Yellen warned that the federal government could run out of cash to pay its bills by June 1 unless it was able to borrow more money. The Biden administration is discussing whether the 14th Amendment compels the government to continue issuing new debt to pay bondholders, along with Social Security recipients, military personnel and others, even if Congress fails to lift the limit before the so-called X-date. Site Index
Actually, my greatest fear is caving to the Republicans.
We’ll see if Bartlett conjectures correctly. I suspect Biden may reveal more of his strategy with them (the luxury donors) rather than Congress.
Well, he can hobnob with Croesus (sp?) for all I care. Not voting for him-period!
Byedone is a semi-senile RW DINO. So, what else is new?💩
A comment from JonathanSwiss at DK that I wholeheartedly agree with.
I think that’s the right approach. But will Biden take heed of the arguments presented?
That’ll be the day—snort!💩
Where’s the national coverage. Imagine if it was a Muslim threatening a Republican fundie and attempting to burn down churches.
https://omar.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-ilhan-omar-statement-vandalism-her-office-arson-charges-following-fires
Man, I support Rep. Omar 100%, but organized religion is a curse on all humanity.🤬
Clyburn also endorsed Brandon Johnson in his runoff. Does this indicate he will support an African-American progressive if s/he is the sole POC in the race?
As this article points out, Pelosi endorsed Schiff already.
I guess yes. But his endorsement in California has not much value.
It probably didn’t help Brandon Johnson either, but I was surprised nonetheless. Vallas is more of his party’s wing.
Meanwhile, Katie Porter is under the radar. Schiff is a butthole surfer—blech!
There’s a slight glee in my eyes on this protest: that it happened while David Ignatius was the host of the event.
Blinken is a stupid joke.
One of way to many IMHO
Marketing and sales are becoming a tougher hill to climb. I don’t like cold calls either, and it’s so easy to pirate identity accounts.
Scams follow the same formula, century after century. It really is sad how many suckers and rubes are out there.
Unless i recognise the number i dont bother answering anymore. The cold calls are out of hand same for texts and e-mails
Has anyone seen the CNN documentary, “The Trek: A Migrant Trail to America”?
Quick excerpt if you haven’t:
I watched about 10-15m of it. I was appalled by what I saw, but it’s no different from the migrants we see in the Middle East catching boats and having to pay almost all of their nest egg to find better livelihoods (and maybe some peace/rest).
Do these migrants have any clue how bad it’s getting in this country?
Most of them have relatives here. Some were children sent alone and only had a knapsack and their shoes were so soiled halfway or less because of the mud; they had to walk in their socks. It’s one thing to go on a boat, but think about the thousands of miles they have to trek on foot.
Bernie has started a working relationship with Fain, but I think Fain is definitely his own man. Fain may have some leverage to encourage more incentives for workers, not for the companies but for the union members where they are employed.
Byedone needs to lay off the petroleum permitting. Bought-off DINO.
Au Revoir. If it were a GOP pol, they wouldn’t care.
Running for Porter’s seat.
Even if Katie loses the Senate seat, she can run for her House seat in the next election. She’ll win it. This clown Min sounds like a rube.
I’d be shocked if they did, after all Monopoly is the American way.
That’s what I was referring to. 🙂
Barfo Byedone actually has some decent people in place who will put the brakes on this sh1t.
I think they can but “will” is altogether another question.
1 dead, 3 wounded.
JHCOAC! 💩💩💩💩
In the presser, Powell did not commit to pause in raising the rates further.
It increases our debt each time they do this.
Powell is a tRump jackazz. Hubster and I get into a few heated spats over this yahoo.🤮🤮
I’m not entirely sure, but I think the Bennys saw him on the subway while in NYC last summer.
https://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/nyc-crime/ny-chokehold-death-jordan-neely-michael-jackson-impersonator-subway-marine-20230503-qea6c2easfc63kutzl5ljsw6ie-story.html
Fancy 21st century lynching. I guess Hochul and Adams are too stupid to know the difference. And I think Floridumb is bad? HA! I never liked NYC all the times I’ve been there, and I like cities. H3ll, I live in one!
Someone will find out this loser’s name. Watch.
😂😂😂😂😂😂 Snort!
Intresting read;
Why the 14th Amendment Is Being Cited in the Debt Ceiling Debate
Some Biden administration officials believe a constitutional clause prevents the United States from failing to make payments even if it means breaching the debt limit.
Give this article
Shadow falls on the Capitol building with the American flag on the right corner of the frame.
The 14th Amendment includes a provision that protected public debt held by the federal government.Credit…Astrid Riecken for The New York Times
Linda Qiu
By Linda Qiu
May 2, 2023, 2:56 p.m. ET
WASHINGTON — Faced with an impasse over raising or suspending the nation’s debt limit, some White House officials are looking to a clause in the 14th Amendment to ensure the United States does not default on its debt.
The amendment, adopted after the Civil War, conferred citizenship to former slaves — and contains a more obscure section on public debt. Here is a brief history of the 14th Amendment and an explanation of its provisions, including why it’s now being talked about in the White House.
What does the 14th Amendment say?
Considered by historians to be a milestone for civil rights, the 14th Amendment to the Constitution extended citizenship to former slaves. It also guaranteed that the right to due process and equal protection under the law applied to both federal and state governments.
The expansive amendment is the most cited amendment in lawsuits, according to the Library of Congress.
Section 1 of the amendment established that “all persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the state wherein they reside” and that “no state shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States.”
Understand the U.S. Debt Ceiling
Card 1 of 5
What is the debt ceiling? The debt ceiling, also called the debt limit, is a cap on the total amount of money that the federal government is authorized to borrow via U.S. Treasury securities, such as bills and savings bonds, to fulfill its financial obligations. Because the United States runs budget deficits, it must borrow huge sums of money to pay its bills.
The limit has been hit. What now? America hit its technical debt limit on Jan. 19. The Treasury Department will now begin using “extraordinary measures” to continue paying the government’s obligations. These measures are essentially fiscal accounting tools that curb certain government investments so that the bills continue to be paid. Those options could be exhausted by June.
What is at stake? Once the government exhausts its extraordinary measures and runs out of cash, it would be unable to issue new debt and pay its bills. The government could wind up defaulting on its debt if it is unable to make required payments to its bondholders. Such a scenario would be economically devastating and could plunge the globe into a financial crisis.
Can the government do anything to forestall disaster? There is no official playbook for what Washington can do. But options do exist. The Treasury could try to prioritize payments, such as paying bondholders first. If the United States does default on its debt, which would rattle the markets, the Federal Reserve could theoretically step in to buy some of those Treasury bonds.
Why is there a limit on U.S. borrowing? According to the Constitution, Congress must authorize borrowing. The debt limit was instituted in the early 20th century so that the Treasury would not need to ask for permission each time it had to issue debt to pay bills.
Another provision, known as the Disqualification Clause, was more obscure until the events of Jan. 6, 2021. Some have argued that the clause, outlined in Section 3 of the 14th Amendment, bars anyone who has “engaged in insurrection or rebellion” from holding public office.
Now, the standoff over the national debt has renewed debate over Section 4 of the amendment, known as the public debt clause.
What spurred its adoption?
After the Civil War and the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln, lawmakers sought to set out the terms of the Confederacy’s surrender and the rebellious states’ re-entry into the Union.
The 13th Amendment’s formal abolition of slavery also meant that the size of delegations from former Confederate states would increase, even as the states passed discriminatory “Black codes” and prevented former slaves from voting. Reconstructionist Republicans in Congress sought to address these issues by passing the Civil Rights Act of 1866, which guaranteed citizenship and equal protection for former slaves.
Although Republicans had enough votes to override a veto by President Andrew Johnson, some remained concerned that the protections in the law were not strong or permanent enough, and began seeking a constitutional amendment.
A joint committee on Reconstruction then drafted what would become the 14th Amendment, which was passed by Congress in 1866 and ratified two years later.
Why does it contain a public debt clause?
The 14th Amendment includes a provision that protected public debt held by the federal government, and prohibited payment of debt held by the Confederate states.
“The validity of the public debt of the United States, authorized by law, including debts incurred for payment of pensions and bounties for services in suppressing insurrection or rebellion, shall not be questioned,” the clause reads.
More on the Debt Limit
A Federal Showdown: The United States government is engaged in a high-stakes political battle over paying its debts — again. How did we get here?
G.O.P. Bill: The House approved legislation that would raise the debt limit for one year. President Biden has already said he would not sign it, but Republicans hope it will push Democrats to negotiate.
The Next Fight: Using an all-carrots, no sticks approach, Speaker Kevin McCarthy squeezed a debt ceiling increase out of House Republicans. He will be hard-pressed to do it again this summer.
Biden’s Big Choice: As the specters of national default and recession loom large, Biden must decide when and how aggressively to negotiate.
That section, historians say, was added because of fears that if former Confederate states were to regain political power in Congress, lawmakers might repudiate federal debts and guarantee Confederate debt. Reconstructionist Republicans also thought that the clause would discourage loans to future insurrectionists.
“Southerners were used to having their way in Congress — they had dominated the institution from 1787 until secession in 1861 — and many believed that when their representatives arrived in House and Senate, they would be able to tear up the nation’s i.o.u.s. Section 4 was the response,” Garrett Epps, a legal scholar, has previously written.
Why is it being discussed today?
Some legal scholars contend that the public debt clause overrides the statutory borrowing limit, which is set by Congress and can be lifted or suspended only with lawmaker approval.
The United States hit that cap on Jan. 19 and on Monday, Treasury Secretary Janet L. Yellen warned that the federal government could run out of cash to pay its bills by June 1 unless it was able to borrow more money.
The Biden administration is discussing whether the 14th Amendment compels the government to continue issuing new debt to pay bondholders, along with Social Security recipients, military personnel and others, even if Congress fails to lift the limit before the so-called X-date.
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I can’t speak for anyone else, but I am sick and tired of these chickensh1t DINOs. That includes the semi-senile one at the top.🤮🤮