Wednesday, August 14, 2024
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Woke, Islam-Loving UK Govt Mandates Booze-Free Socials for Govt Workers. Really.

Staff at Britain’s Home Office, roughly equivalent to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, have been instructed to make every other social event alcohol-free amid concerns over inclusivity. Sources say senior bureaucrats want to make sure “every other social isn’t the pub” at a time when Muslims—who are forbidden to drink alcohol—are becoming an increasingly large share of the population, particularly in London and other urban centers.

“There is definitely a bit of a culture around inclusivity, and this approach has become systemic within the department,” a source revealed. Officials are encouraging work socials that “revolve around activities” such as bowling and picnicking an alternative to the traditional round of drinks at the pub.

Other departments, including the Department for Culture, Media, and Sport (DCMS), have similarly been encouraging staff to limit drinking during social events. A DCMS insider mentioned that during all-staff meetings, senior leadership consistently advises against heavy drinking at large social gatherings.

WOKE CULTURE.

The Home Office is also encouraging staff to celebrate “diversity” amid ongoing anti-mass migration protests and counter-protests in Britain, many of which are devolving into violence.

“The inclusion, understanding, and celebration of our many faiths and beliefs and diverse cultures and experiences is an important part of how we effectively deliver our services and develop policies to help protect our communities,” said Daniel Hobbs, Director General of the Home Office Migration and Borders Group, in one recent communication, urging staff to “show allyship by learning more about the diversity of our department.”

He added that staff should be “proud” of their work cramming tens of thousands of illegal aliens into hotels across the country—an unpopular policy that has helped sustain the current protests, initially sparked by the mass stabbing of several young girls by a migration-background teenager.

Previously, staff at the Foreign Office—equivalent to the U.S. State Department—have celebrated “World Hijab Day” by encouraging staff to try on Islamic veils, suggesting, “Many find liberation, respect and security through wearing it.”

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Staff at Britain's Home Office, roughly equivalent to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, have been instructed to make every other social event alcohol-free amid concerns over inclusivity. Sources say senior bureaucrats want to make sure “every other social isn’t the pub” at a time when Muslims—who are forbidden to drink alcohol—are becoming an increasingly large share of the population, particularly in London and other urban centers. show more

Could Google Really Be Broken Up?

Google could soon be broken up into smaller companies after the Internet search giant was found to be in violation of U.S. antitrust law last week. The Justice Department (DOJ) is weighing a range of potential remedies to Google‘s search monopoly for consideration by a federal judge. One option would be to force the company to spin off parts of its business, like the Chrome browser and Android smartphone.

While breaking up Google is a distinct possibility, other options under consideration include forcing the tech giant to adopt data interoperability—meaning they’d be required to share data with competitors. Additionally, the court could nullify deals that make Google’s search engine the default setting on various devices, including Apple‘s iPhone.

The DOJ is reportedly consulting with technology industry experts and companies impacted by Google‘s monopoly regarding potential remedies. According to individuals close to the discussions, the deliberations are currently in preliminary stages.

Judge Amit P. Mehta of the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, overseeing the case, has directed both the DOJ and Google to establish a procedural framework by September 4. A subsequent hearing to outline the next steps is set for September 6.

Last week’s judgment against Google represents a significant milestone in antitrust enforcement. The ruling will likely intensify the scrutiny of technology conglomerates such as Apple, Amazon, and Meta, which are also facing antitrust investigations. Google is scheduled for another antitrust trial focused on ad technology next month.

The implications for the tech giant are substantial, given the company’s evolution into a $2 trillion enterprise driven by a robust online advertising apparatus and other ventures tied to its search engine. Last year, Google‘s search engine and associated businesses generated $175 billion in revenue.

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Google could soon be broken up into smaller companies after the Internet search giant was found to be in violation of U.S. antitrust law last week. The Justice Department (DOJ) is weighing a range of potential remedies to Google's search monopoly for consideration by a federal judge. One option would be to force the company to spin off parts of its business, like the Chrome browser and Android smartphone. show more

Biden-Harris Accelerate Asylum Processing at NORTHERN Border.

According to internal Department of Homeland Security (DHS) documents, the Biden-Harris government is expediting the processing of asylum seekers at the U.S.-Canada border. This follows a surge in northern migrant crossings.

The should involve changes to the operation of the “Safe Third Country” asylum agreement between the U.S. and Canada. Migrants subject to the agreement are supposed to be barred from seeking asylum in the U.S. and can be sent back to Canada, which provides ample safe refuge opportunities. Likewise, Canada can also return asylum seekers crossing into its territory from the U.S.

DHS aims to streamline the implementation of the Safe Third Country Agreement, as migrants often delay returns by consulting with lawyers at length and spending time trying to build a case that they are exempt from the agreement’s terms. However, the agency insists the changes will not compromise migrants’ right to a full asylum review.

In fiscal year 2024, 16,500 migrants were apprehended after crossing the U.S.-Canada border illegally, an increase from 10,000 in 2023 and 2,200 in 2022. This is the highest recorded number for the northern frontier.

The resources allocated to the 5,500-mile northern border are much smaller than those allocated to the southern border, which has seen millions of illegal crossings under the Biden-Harris government.

Nevertheless, the Canadian frontier is still a point of vulnerability, with U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s Terrorist Screening Dataset (TSDS) recording that almost 86 percent of suspected terrorists entering the U.S. in fiscal year 2023 did so via the northern border.

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According to internal Department of Homeland Security (DHS) documents, the Biden-Harris government is expediting the processing of asylum seekers at the U.S.-Canada border. This follows a surge in northern migrant crossings. show more

DATA: Most Voters Unaware of Harris’s Radical Views.

New survey data reveals significant gaps in voter awareness regarding Kamala Harris’s past far-left policy positions. The study, conducted by McLaughlin & Associates on behalf of The Media Research Center, found that on ten aspects of Harris’s political record, between 71 percent and 86 percent of respondents were either unaware or unsure of her positions.

The issues surveyed include her support for the Green New Deal, abolishing ICE, and eliminating private health insurance. Additionally, the data reveals that many voters obtain their political news primarily from broadcast networks (ABC, CBS, NBC) and cable channels (CNN, MSNBC). The lack of voter knowledge of Harris‘s record suggests these outlets have not provided adequate coverage of the Democratic Party’s presidential nominee.

According to The Media Research Center, a review of evening news coverage by ABC, CBS, and NBC from July 21 to August 10 found that eight of the ten issues examined in the survey were not mentioned at all. Consequently, the remaining two received only limited air time. This dearth of comprehensive reporting aligns with the knowledge gaps found among voters.

Specific findings from the poll include:

– 71 percent were unaware of Harris’s past advocacy for cutting police funding.
– 73 percent did not know about her co-sponsorship of the Green New Deal.
– 81 percent were unaware of her support for Medicare for All.
– 74 percent were unaware of her 2015 statement that illegal entry into the U.S. should not be considered a crime.

Respondents’ primary sources of election news were broadcast television (50.2 percent), cable news (41.2 percent), and social media (34.4 percent). National newspapers (10.8 percent) and public broadcasting (9.2 percent) were less common sources.

Image by Gage Skidmore. 

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New survey data reveals significant gaps in voter awareness regarding Kamala Harris’s past far-left policy positions. The study, conducted by McLaughlin & Associates on behalf of The Media Research Center, found that on ten aspects of Harris's political record, between 71 percent and 86 percent of respondents were either unaware or unsure of her positions. show more

African Athletes Absconded After Olympics.

Two members of the Olympic team from the Republic of Congo have disappeared following the closing ceremony of the Paris Games, fueling speculation they may have decided to claim asylum somewhere in Europe.

It was initially believed three of the six Congolese athletes had gone missing after swimmer Aristote Impelenga, judoka Daso Kisoka, and sprinter Dominique Lasconi all failed to appear for the closing ceremonies. However, Kisoka later resurfaced just before the Congolese Olympic team’s flight back to their native country.

Aristotle Impelenga, who remains missing, is the only Congolese athlete who came close to medaling. He finished in 7th place in the first round of the men’s 100-metre race. Following the race, he failed a doping test.

It is not rare for athletes from African countries and other impoverished nations to abscond and disappear following or even during athletic events in Western countries. Last year, several handball players from Burundi disappeared while attending a tournament in Croatia. Weeks later, they were discovered applying for asylum in Belgium.

Belgian authorities stated that while the athletes were welcome to apply for asylum if they wished, they would have to return to Croatia and apply there as it was their first point of entry to the European Union. At least 82 athletes sought asylum in the United Kingdom following the 2012 Olympic games in London.

Countries in Europe continue to cope with large numbers of asylum seekers and the negative effects mass migration has had, including surging violent crime in countries like Germany. Asylum seekers and other migrants are also vastly overrepresented in welfare usage, as well as welfare fraud in countries like Sweden.

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Two members of the Olympic team from the Republic of Congo have disappeared following the closing ceremony of the Paris Games, fueling speculation they may have decided to claim asylum somewhere in Europe. show more