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February 18, 2024
Jack Montgomery
UK
War

Scotland’s Jew-Hating First Minister Vacations Alongside Hamas Leadership.

Humza Yousaf, the left-separatist First Minister of Scotland, is taking a vacation in Qatar, the Gulf dictatorship that hosts the most senior leaders of the Hamas terror organization.

Whether Yousaf, roughly equivalent to a U.S. state governor, intends to meet with the Qatari or Hamas leadership is unclear, but he has previously been reprimanded for holding unauthorized talks on the Israel-Hamas war with the President of Turkey.

He has previously argued a peace deal should be brokered through the Qataris. While his official stance on Hamas is that their terror raid on October 7th was an “atrocity,” he vowed the Scottish government would keep sending money to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine (UNRWA), whose staff participated in the attack, after the British central government withdrew its funding.

Yousaf is married to a Palestinian and had relatives in Gaza when the current conflict began. He is lobbying for Gazan migrants to be imported to the United Kingdom in general and Scotland in particular en masse, as Afghans and Syrians were in recent years.

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Humza Yousaf, the left-separatist First Minister of Scotland, is taking a vacation in Qatar, the Gulf dictatorship that hosts the most senior leaders of the Hamas terror organization. show more
February 18, 2024
William Upton
Crime
Politics

Biden’s DOJ Wants Prostitutes to Freely Transmit HIV. Seriously.

The Biden Department of Justice (DOJ) is suing the State of Tennessee over a law classifying prostitution by individuals who knowingly have human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) as committing ‘aggravated prostitution’ — a felony offense — claiming it violates the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals charged with the ‘aggravated prostitution’ felony are required to register with the Tennessee Sex Offender Registry.

According to the DOJ’s Civil Rights Division, the Tennessee law and its enforcement are discriminatory. The DOJ alleges that requiring felony offenders to register with the state’s sex offender registry detrimentally impacts the individuals’ ability to find gainful employment. It also claims it violates their right to privacy by publicly disclosing their HIV status.

Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke, appointed in 2021 by President Joe Biden to head the DOJ’s Civil Rights Division, argued in a statement: “The enforcement of state criminal laws that treat people differently based on HIV status alone and that are not based on actual risks of harm, discriminate against people living with HIV.” According to Clarke, the Tennessee law is based on “outdated science and misguided assumptions” that subject those with HIV “to a different system of justice.”

Clarke’s Civil Rights Division has spearheaded some of the Biden government’s more radical and progressive policy pursuits. Last year, Clarke announced she would pursue legal action against financial institutions and banks that reject credit claims made by illegal migrants due to their immigration status.

 

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The Biden Department of Justice (DOJ) is suing the State of Tennessee over a law classifying prostitution by individuals who knowingly have human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) as committing 'aggravated prostitution' — a felony offense — claiming it violates the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals charged with the 'aggravated prostitution' felony are required to register with the Tennessee Sex Offender Registry. show more
February 18, 2024
Media

Economist Magazine: ‘Cousin Marriage is Probably Fine.’

The Economist magazine has disgustingly suggested that the union of first cousins might not be as detrimental as previously believed. The publication highlights this point in the context of an ongoing population decline in the United States, exacerbated by the current pandemic and declining birth rates. The article cites Robin Bennett, Director of Genetic Counseling at the University of Washington Department of Medicine, who states that the genetic risks associated with first-cousin marriages are minimal and similar to those presented by any other couple.

“The law against first-cousin marriage is a major form of discrimination,” says Bennett.

The Economist claims the Bible does not explicitly forbid relationships between cousins, and notes historical instances of such unions, including Charles Darwin, who married his first cousin in 1839. It concedes, however:

“The Darwins had ten children, but three of them died during childhood and three of his surviving children never had any offspring with their spouses. Some historians surmise that the children suffered from genetic abnormalities due to their parents being closely related—the families of Darwin and his wife had a long history of intermarriage.”

Despite attempting genetic reassurances, The Economist recognizes the cultural taboo in Western society. Due to the social awkwardness of such familial dynamics, many couples involved in consanguineous relationships reportedly choose not to disclose their situation.

“Yet despite the fairly low genetic risk for most couples, the “ick” factor prevails in Western culture,” it says.

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The Economist magazine has disgustingly suggested that the union of first cousins might not be as detrimental as previously believed. The publication highlights this point in the context of an ongoing population decline in the United States, exacerbated by the current pandemic and declining birth rates. The article cites Robin Bennett, Director of Genetic Counseling at the University of Washington Department of Medicine, who states that the genetic risks associated with first-cousin marriages are minimal and similar to those presented by any other couple. show more

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February 18, 2024
War

Ukraine Loses City of Avdiivka, ‘Russia’s Biggest Victory Since Failed Counteroffensive.’

Ukraine’s new head of the armed forces, Gen Oleksandr Syrskyi, announced the withdrawal of Ukrainian units from the eastern city of Avdiivka following four months of attacks from Russia. The strategic location has seen heavy fighting, with overwhelming Russian forces leaving Ukrainian troops outnumbered and outgunned. While the loss of Avdiivka is a significant setback in the ongoing conflict, Gen Syrskyi has claimed his strategy prioritizes the preservation of life over territorial control.

Avdiivka’s fall marks Moscow’s biggest victory since Ukraine’s failed counteroffensive last year. Despite considerable losses, Russia has been able to exploit its larger population and military force to replenish its ranks in the conflict more effectively than Ukraine. Gen Syrskyi’s controversial defensive tactics, which prioritize minimizing casualties, have come under scrutiny after Avdiivka and another Ukrainian city, Bakhmut, fell into Russian hands.

The shifting tides of the Ukrainian-Russian conflict are reportedly being influenced by global politics and resource availability. A refusal by U.S. taxpayers to continue funding a losing war, specifically a $95bn aid package for Ukraine that remains unsigned in the U.S., is said to have contributed to the retreat plans. The state of the conflict and the apparent eastern creep of Russian control continue to raise questions about Ukraine’s ability to effectively resist Russia’s campaign of aggression.

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Ukraine's new head of the armed forces, Gen Oleksandr Syrskyi, announced the withdrawal of Ukrainian units from the eastern city of Avdiivka following four months of attacks from Russia. The strategic location has seen heavy fighting, with overwhelming Russian forces leaving Ukrainian troops outnumbered and outgunned. While the loss of Avdiivka is a significant setback in the ongoing conflict, Gen Syrskyi has claimed his strategy prioritizes the preservation of life over territorial control. show more
February 17, 2024
Wake Up Right
Culture
News

90-Year-Old Pushed Out of MS Society for DEI Non-Compliance.

Ninety-year-old Fran Itkoff, a dedicated volunteer for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society in California, was dismissed for not understanding how to use woke gender pronouns.

The details: Itkoff was dismissed for failing to “abide by [the MS Society’s] Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion [DEI] guidelines” and put her pronouns in her e-mail signature.

  • Itkoff said: “I was confused. I didn’t know what it was and what it meant.”
Back up: Itkoff volunteered with the MS Society for 60 years and received multiple awards for her dedication before her forced exit. She was inspired to volunteer after her husband was diagnosed with the condition.
Her dismissal: A few days later, Itkoff received an e-mail telling her to “step down” from her volunteer role for failing to comply with the company’s DEI policies.
  • The e-mail reads: “Unfortunately, based on the situation, we have made the difficult decision to have you step down from your volunteer position, effective immediately.”

Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a chronic autoimmune disease affecting the brain and spinal cord, leading to nerve damage that causes physical and cognitive impairments.

The final word goes to Itkoff’s daughter, Elle Hamilton, who told Chaya Raichik (aka @LibsOfTikTok):

  • “It’s ironic, because they are saying they are inclusive, but they are excluding a 90-year-old disabled woman who has volunteered for 60 years.”

This article is adapted from the free ‘Wake Up Right’ newsletter, which you can subscribe to here.

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February 16, 2024
War

TV FOR STUPID PEOPLE: Fox Airhead Demands Biden Let Ukraine Attack Russia.

Fox News host Emily Compagno blasted President Joe Biden for being too soft on Russia, and for not being enough of a war hawk as far as the Ukraine war goes. Compagno says the president is not doing enough to assist Ukraine, even arguing that the ‘strings attached’ nature of the U.S. aid advances Russian interests and leaves Ukraine in a precarious position.

I underscore that because every dollar we have given to Ukraine has come with a condition that has only resulted in Ukraine being further hamstrung. Just like Israel, we have dictated that they cannot attack Russia uncertain fronts in certain cities.

We have given them conditions with certain tanks and armaments and whatever. So we are essentially saying here, be grateful for this, but this will not do the job. And in doing so, we further Putin’s interests.

– Fox Host Emily Compagno, February 2024.

Click here to watch the clip.

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Fox News host Emily Compagno blasted President Joe Biden for being too soft on Russia, and for not being enough of a war hawk as far as the Ukraine war goes. Compagno says the president is not doing enough to assist Ukraine, even arguing that the 'strings attached' nature of the U.S. aid advances Russian interests and leaves Ukraine in a precarious position. show more
February 16, 2024
Raheem J. Kassam
News

Far-Left NY Judge Orders Trump Pay $355M in Letitia James Trump Org Case.

Far-left Judge Arthur Engoron has ordered President Donald J. Trump to pay almost $355 million dollars in the Democrat case against the former president in New York. The ruling also prohibits certain members of the Trump Organization from doing business in the Empire State. President Trump will appeal the judgment.

Trump’s sons, Don Jr. and Eric Trump, were also ordered to pay $4 million each.

New York Attorney General Letita James had pleaded with the state to order Trump to pay at least $370 million.

Speaking earlier this week, Trump lawyer Alina Habba remarked: “I don’t have high hopes; I do believe that there is some ethics left. I hope that Judge Engoron sees through this, but… I’ve been on weeks and weeks and weeks of trial in New York, and the corruption runs deep; the Trump Derangement Syndrome frankly runs even deeper.”

Judge Engoron is a Democrat donor whose “co-judge” law clerk, Allison Greenfield, has attended events endorsing AG James, a Democrat, and Joe Biden.

This story is developing.

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Far-left Judge Arthur Engoron has ordered President Donald J. Trump to pay almost $355 million dollars in the Democrat case against the former president in New York. The ruling also prohibits certain members of the Trump Organization from doing business in the Empire State. President Trump will appeal the judgment. show more
February 16, 2024
Media

CNN to Slash Salaries.

CNN’s new top-ranking executive, Mark Thompson, plans to cut anchor salaries, which currently exceed $50 million, as part of a strategy to transform the network into a U.S. version of the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC).

Thompson, former head of the BBC and The New York Times, is reportedly planning a “revolution” at CNN, with no talent spared, including high earners such as prime-time anchor Anderson Cooper, who earns an estimated $20 million a year, and Wolf Blitzer, who receives about $15 million annually. Other co-anchors, including John Berman, Kate Bolduan, and Sara Sidner, earn between $1 million to $2 million per annum.

Thompson also plans to trim production costs “that now look difficult to support,” according to a staff memo. Media experts and former staffers suggest these cuts will impact salaries. However, the contracts of stars like Cooper and Jake Tapper won’t expire until after the presidential election.

Thompson’s actions come amidst low ratings and increasing competition from rivals Fox and MSNBC. He announced the removal of hosts Poppy Harlow and Phil Mattingly from their show, “This Morning,” and a reshuffling of “CNN News Central.” The network will cease production of morning programming from New York and move production to Atlanta. CNN’s parent company, Warner Bros. Discovery, has been urged to sell the network while it maintains significant TV distribution.

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CNN's new top-ranking executive, Mark Thompson, plans to cut anchor salaries, which currently exceed $50 million, as part of a strategy to transform the network into a U.S. version of the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). show more
February 16, 2024
Wake Up Right
Immigration

How Illegal Immigration Can Swing a Presidential Election.

Immigration experts are warning that illegal immigration could impact the number of House seats and Electoral College votes in a presidential election.

Back up: This concern began because of an executive order signed by Joe Biden in 2021, which mandated that the U.S. Census Bureau factor in all residents, including non-citizens, in its count of the U.S. population.

The numbers: According to one conservative estimate, 16.8 million illegal aliens are living in the U.S. today [I believe it’s much worse]. When you consider that the average House seat represents 761,168 residents, this means the illegals would account for 22 House seats.

In a presidential election, states receive Electoral College votes in proportion to their House seats. So if New York [thanks to sanctuary city NYC] adds one house seat after the next census, they will also pick up an additional Electoral College vote in the presidential election.

Quote: Mark Krikorian, executive director at the Center for Immigration Studies, said: “Illegal immigrants aren’t even supposed to be here, so their inclusion in the census count for purposes of apportionment really is outrageous.”

What can be done about this? Republican lawmakers have introduced the Equal Representation Act, requiring the Census Bureau to exclude non-citizens from its counts. But with a Democrat President and Democrat Senate, that will never pass.

Big picture: The next census won’t be counted until 2030, so this does not pertain to the upcoming election. But something must be done; otherwise, we risk giving representation to roughly 20 million illegals who have taken up residence in mostly Democrat strongholds.

This article is adapted from the free ‘Wake Up Right’ newsletter, which you can subscribe to here.

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Immigration experts are warning that illegal immigration could impact the number of House seats and Electoral College votes in a presidential election. show more
February 16, 2024
William Upton
Economy
Immigration

Congressional Budget Office: Mass Migration Lowers Productivity, Reduces Standard Of Living.

The Congressional Budget Office has tacitly admitted that the influx of illegal immigration into the United States is likely to have negative long-term impacts on wages and the standard of living for American citizens and immigrants living in the United States legally. According to the government agency, the U.S. labor force is projected to increase by 1.7 million in 2024 and see a 3 percent total increase by 2033, equating to over 5 million additional workers. The increase is in large part because of increased illegal and legal immigration.

While there are some marginal benefits to the expanded labor force — the CBO says the federal deficit will shrink to 6.4 percent of GDP by 2033, down from  7.3 percent in 2023 due to the increased tax base — the unchecked flow of illegal immigrants into the country also comes with concerning negative externalities. The illegal immigrants currently entering the U.S. tend to be low-skill to no-skill workers and may hurt gross domestic product. The CBO projects that per-capital GDP will have declined by nearly 1 percent a decade from now, mainly due to an increase in low-skill immigrant labor.

In addition to a decline in per-capita GDP, the influx of cheap and low-skilled workers is projected to continue to depress U.S. wages and drive up housing costs. Rising rents and home values due to increased demand — combined with lower wages — will likely result in Americans experiencing a lower standard of living a decade from now than they do today. While the increasing number of illegal and legal immigrants in the U.S. does expand the tax base, the increased consumption may also put upward pressure on the prices of daily goods — wiping out the deflationary effects of the increased labor force.

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The Congressional Budget Office has tacitly admitted that the influx of illegal immigration into the United States is likely to have negative long-term impacts on wages and the standard of living for American citizens and immigrants living in the United States legally. According to the government agency, the U.S. labor force is projected to increase by 1.7 million in 2024 and see a 3 percent total increase by 2033, equating to over 5 million additional workers. The increase is in large part because of increased illegal and legal immigration. show more