Friday, April 26, 2024

Judge Says Afghan Sex Offender Can Stay… BECAUSE He’s a Sex Offender.

A recent investigation discovered that an Afghan sex offender who “continues to act inappropriately towards females” was not deported because similar sex offending in Afghanistan could lead to “persecution.”

Despite being criminally convicted, the courts ruled the potentially dangerous Afghan should not be sent back to Afghanistan because acts such as public masturbation and “fondling of body parts” in his home country would put him “at high risk of physical violence from mob mentality.”

“[I]f he acts in the manner he has in the UK on return to Afghanistan… the ill treatment [he] is likely to experience will satisfy the definition of persecution,” a tribunal ruled.

The decision, issued before Joe Biden’s botched withdrawal from Afghanistan plunged it fully into Taliban control, is not the first ruling centered on supposed “human rights” to put the British public in danger.

In 2020, Scottish judges ruled a Taliban fighter could not be deported because the previous Western-backed government was hostile to the terror organization, and he would be at risk of “persecution.”

He also argued he suffered post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as a result of his experiences in the Taliban — potentially fighting against British and allied forces — with a judge agreeing he might receive insufficient treatment for the condition in his home country.

This individual, whose identity was protected by the courts, had previously failed six deportation appeals, but continued to receive public funding for further appeals until one of them stuck.

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Violent Offenses Are at Record Levels in Germany. Guess Who’s to Blame?

The German Interior Ministry has confirmed foreign criminal suspects surged to approximately 923,000 in 2023, a rise of almost a fifth year-on-year.

Forty-one percent of all crime suspects were identified as foreigners, far exceeding their share of the population. However, this likely underestimates the true impact of mass migration on the crime statistics, as migrants who acquire German citizenship and the descendants of recent migrants are all counted as “German” in the suspect statistics.

The migrant crime wave has helped to drive violent offenses to record highs, with approximately 214,000 logged in 2023 — an annual rise of 8.6 percent.

Cases of grievous bodily harm reached a record 154,000, up 6.8 percent over 2022, and cases of “intentional simple assault” reached 434,000, up 7.4 percent.

Some categories of crime rose even more sharply, with robberies increasing by 17 percent to 44,857, and residential burglaries increasing by 18.9 percent to 77,819 cases.

Certain petty crimes also increased dramatically, with shoplifting up by 23.6 percent to 426,096.

Nevertheless, the Federal Interior Minister for Germany’s far-left coalition government, Nancy Faeser, insists “the greatest threat that our free democratic basic order currently faces [is] right-wing extremism.”

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Democrats Want to Exempt Black Americans From Taxes as ‘Reparations’ for Slavery.

A freshman House Democrat is suggesting that the federal government exempt Black Americans from taxes as reparations for the institution of chattel slavery, which existed in the country until the end of the American Civil War. Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-TX) floated the idea of a tax exemption during an appearance on The Black Lawyers Podcast last week.

Addressing the multiple ideas she’s reviewed regarding how to implement reparations, the Democrat Congresswoman said: “One of the things they propose is black folk not have to pay taxes for a certain amount of time because then again that puts money back in your pocket.” Almost immediately after endorsing the idea, however, Crockett started realizing potential problems with the tax exemption plan.

She noted that many Black Americans who are struggling to find work and those reliant on government assistance already pay little to no federal income taxes, meaning an exemption would do little to help them. “I think that we first need to do a study; we need to be very thoughtful,” Crockett concluded.

The Texas Democrat — who represents one of the state’s few deep-blue Congressional districts — criticized her colleagues who oppose the idea of slavery reparations. “To think that America doesn’t owe the descendants of slaves is an error,” she told the podcast hosts. She added that many of her fellow Members of Congress “aren’t even willing to do the studies, aren’t willing to invest to make sure we can roll this out the right way.”

Some estimates put the total price tag on paying out reparations to the descendants of American slaves at $14 trillion. The National Pulse reported in late March that the Boston Task Force on Reparations issued a demand that “white churches” pay “tens of millions of dollars” towards reparations for slavery.

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A freshman House Democrat is suggesting that the federal government exempt Black Americans from taxes as reparations for the institution of chattel slavery, which existed in the country until the end of the American Civil War. Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-TX) floated the idea of a tax exemption during an appearance on The Black Lawyers Podcast last week. show more
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O.J. Simpson, Former NFL Star, Dead at 76.

O.J. Simpson, the former NFL star and occasional Hollywood actor who was suspected of the brutal 1994 slayings of his ex-wife, Nicole Brown Simpson, and her friend, has died. He was 76 years old.

“On April 10th, our father, Orenthal James Simpson, succumbed to his battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his children and grandchildren. During this time of transition, his family asks that you please respect their wishes for privacy and grace,” a statement from his family said.

This story is developing… 

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O.J. Simpson, the former NFL star and occasional Hollywood actor who was suspected of the brutal 1994 slayings of his ex-wife, Nicole Brown Simpson, and her friend, has died. He was 76 years old. show more
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Research Suggests Teen Psychosis Linked to Computers, Video Games.

New research from Canada’s McGill University, published in the journal JAMA Psychiatry, suggests a potential link between extensive video gaming and computer usage in adolescents and the occurrence of psychotic experiences. The study followed a group of 1,226 participants, born in 1997 and 1998, monitoring their computer and game usage as well as psychological experiences.

“Trajectories of higher video gaming and increasing-then-decreasing (‘curved’) computer use during adolescence were associated with higher levels of psychotic experiences at age 23 years,” the researchers wrote. Such experiences ranged from minor suspicion and strange beliefs to serious delusions and hallucinations.

Researchers found that increased video game use during adolescence was associated with between 3 and 7 percent more psychotic experiences.

However, researchers have noted that this association may potentially be attributed to factors commonly associated with extensive video gaming such as economic struggles, mental health concerns, and social difficulties. These factors may indirectly encourage excessive video gaming as they can hinder involvement in other activities.

“It is notable that higher video gaming was associated with many indicators of adversity, including household income insufficiency, as well as mental health and interpersonal difficulties at age 12 years,” the researchers noted.

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New research from Canada's McGill University, published in the journal JAMA Psychiatry, suggests a potential link between extensive video gaming and computer usage in adolescents and the occurrence of psychotic experiences. The study followed a group of 1,226 participants, born in 1997 and 1998, monitoring their computer and game usage as well as psychological experiences. show more
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Zelensky Appears to Reject Alleged Trump Peace Plan.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky dismissed a rumored peace plan from Donald Trump suggesting Ukraine relinquishes territory to Russia to resolve the conflict. The plan, according to a report from The Washington Post, would have Ukraine cede the Donbas region and recognize Russian sovereignty over the Crimean peninsula in exchange for a cessation of hostilities. Several global leaders, including NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg, have floated similar ideas for ending the war.

“If the deal is that we just give up our territories, and that’s the idea behind it, then it’s a very primitive idea,” Zelensky said in a recent interview. He added: “I don’t need a fantastic idea, I need a real idea, because people’s lives are at stake.” Ukrainian officials have repeatedly balked at the possibility the country may have to give up a portion of its territory to Russia as part of a peace agreement.

Tamila Tasheva, the top Ukrainian official overseeing Crimea for the Zelensky government, told The Daily Beast that ceding land to Russia would only embolden its territorial ambitions. “It’s crucial to recognize that any retreats made by Ukraine at this point could potentially fuel future escalations. It’s weakness, rather than the capability to resist, that emboldens Russia’s actions,” she said.

The Trump campaign has suggested The Washington Post‘s reporting on the former President’s proposed peace plan is inaccurate. “Any speculation about President Trump’s plan is coming from unnamed and uninformed sources who have no idea what is going on or what will happen,” campaign spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt said in response to the report.

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky dismissed a rumored peace plan from Donald Trump suggesting Ukraine relinquishes territory to Russia to resolve the conflict. The plan, according to a report from The Washington Post, would have Ukraine cede the Donbas region and recognize Russian sovereignty over the Crimean peninsula in exchange for a cessation of hostilities. Several global leaders, including NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg, have floated similar ideas for ending the war. show more
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UK Muslims Celebrate Eid by Rioting, Attacking Cops.

Disturbances erupted in Southall, West London, during celebrations marking the end of Ramadan‘s fast, Eid. The usually peaceful area noted for its high South Asian populace was gripped by chaos as celebrants attacked police officers.

Observations from images circulating on social media showed large crowds gathered, with objects such as bricks, pieces of wood, and bottles being hurled at police, some of whom were forced to put on riot gear to deal with the unrest.

“[B]efore midnight a small number of young people — who we do not believe to be from the area — became involved in sporadic anti-social behavior, including climbing onto bus stops,” said Chief Superintendent Sean Wilson, in charge of policing the Ealing Borough in which Southall is located.

“As officers attempted to speak to these people about their safety, they were surrounded by a crowd, again many of whom were not from Southall, before items, including bottles, were thrown towards them,” Wilson said. “Fortunately, neither members of the public, nor the officers were injured.”

Despite the mass violence, only one arrest was made.

Rory Geoghegan, founder of the Public Safety Foundation, noted that the incident appeared to be followed by near-total silence from authorities. “Concerning that there seems to be a total black-out from @MetPoliceUK and local politicians in relation to Southall,” Geoghegan wrote on social media. “Where is the condemnation? Where is the commitment to apprehend those involved?”

The UK has struggled to integrate its large Muslim population. “No-go zones” are said to be a serious problem in the country, and Muslims account for nearly 20 percent of the prison population despite being only 6.5 percent of the general population. A recent study found that almost 50 percent of British Muslims are sympathetic towards the Hamas terrorist organization.

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USPS Plans Stamp Price Hike After Biden Ditches Trump Admin Reforms.

The United States Postal Service (USPS) is seeking another price increase after raising the cost of a first-class stamp three times in less than two years. Should the proposed hike be approved by the Postal Regulatory Commission, customers will pay 73 cents for a stamp, reflecting about a 7 percent increase on all forms of postage.

Postmaster General Louis DeJoy, appointed by former President Donald Trump in May 2020, has made multiple attempts to reform the USPS and put it on a more sound fiscal footing. However, Congressional Democrats and later President Joe Biden hampered the reform efforts. Several lawsuits by environmental groups and progressive activists forced DeJoy to abandon a proposal to bolster the postal service’s fleet of vehicles with cheaper, gasoline-powered vehicles. The Postal Service was instead forced to acquire more expensive electric and hybrid delivery trucks.

Pressure from Congressional Democrats forced DeJoy to abandon changes to the postal service’s overtime policies and the elimination of lower-volume mail collection boxes found on city streets. The Postmaster General and the Trump Treasury Department repeatedly warned Congress that without significant changes, USPS would need to explore increasing its revenue by raising stamp prices and the cost of other services.

The stamp price plan announced on Tuesday raises the cost of first-class stamps, 1-ounce letters to 69 cents, international ounce-size letters to $1.65, and postcards to $1.65. Mailing domestic postcards will increase to 56 cents. The Postal Service hopes to implement these changes by July.

The USPS reported a $6.5 billion net loss in 2023 amidst falling revenue and usage of first-class mail, which reached its lowest level since 1968.

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The United States Postal Service (USPS) is seeking another price increase after raising the cost of a first-class stamp three times in less than two years. Should the proposed hike be approved by the Postal Regulatory Commission, customers will pay 73 cents for a stamp, reflecting about a 7 percent increase on all forms of postage. show more
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WATCH: Biden Says Presidential Legacy is Ending War in Vietnam (Which Ended 48 Years Ago).

Joe Biden appeared to indicate that he wants his presidential legacy to be that he reduced the prospect of war in Vietnam.

Biden’s comments came during an interview on Mexican-American network TelevisaUnivision. “Well, I hope the legacy is that I kept my word that I said that the reason I was running was to help change the life of ordinary people and reduce the prospect of war, because of Vietnam.”

The Vietnam War ended 48 years ago, in 1975, just over two years after Biden first assumed his seat in the U.S. Senate. When Biden was first campaigning for the Senate in 1972, he did not run on an anti-war platform. In his own words, he was “not big on flak jackets and tie-dye shirts” and professed a “lack of moral outrage” about the war.

The octogenarian president has faced increasingly widespread concerns over his mental faculties. Just this week, Biden appeared to forget his own name during a speech in Washington, D.C.

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Ukraine Now Buying Chinese Drones, American Ones Keep Breaking.

The war in Ukraine has exposed significant deficiencies in the American drone industry, with glitchy, expensive drones made in the U.S. failing to meet expectations and being supplanted by off-the-shelf Chinese products.

Silicon Valley firm Skydio is among the U.S. firms whose drones have fallen flat on the Ukrainian battlefield, with the Wall Street Journal reporting “hundreds of its best drones… flew off course and were lost” after running into Russian jammers.

“The general reputation for every class of U.S. drone in Ukraine is that they don’t work as well as other systems,” admitted Skydio chief executive Adam Bry, confessing his product was “not a very successful platform on the front lines.”

Ukraine’s drone supplier of choice is Chinese firm SZ DJI Technology — which, officially, does not even want its products to be used in war zones, saying it “absolutely deplores and condemns the use of its products to cause harm anywhere in the world.”

Embarrassingly for the U.S. government, DJI has been banned by the U.S. military, and Congress is weighing whether to ban it altogether – yet the firm is being bolstered by Ukrainian purchases funded at least in part of U.S. aid.

Ukraine’s burgeoning domestic drone industry also relies on Chinese parts.

The problems with U.S. drones are not only a national security weakness but also a loss for the U.S. economy, with Ukraine using up around 10,000 drones a month that might have come mainly from U.S. firms had they been more reliable.

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The war in Ukraine has exposed significant deficiencies in the American drone industry, with glitchy, expensive drones made in the U.S. failing to meet expectations and being supplanted by off-the-shelf Chinese products. show more
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