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Polling suggests 'regime change' in Russia would lead to a far-right or Communist Kremlin - no support for pro-Western liberal govt.

Bryan MacDonald
RT
Thu, 06 Aug 2020 19:30 UTC

One of the great mysteries in US/UK analysis of Russia is the apparently almost universally accepted belief that the implosion of Putin's system would somehow gift Moscow 'back' to the West, resetting the clock to the 1990s.

The general consensus seems to be that Russians are secretly bursting with desire for 'freedom,' counting down the days until they can re-embrace Uncle Sam. Never mind the fact that even Boris Yeltsin's pro-American administration became increasingly disillusioned with Washington during his second term in the Kremlin. And, most famously, Yevgeny Primakov, then prime minister, turned his plane around in mid-air en route to the US upon learning of NATO's decision to illegally bomb Serbia.

What makes things even more bizarre is the suspension of disbelief required to continuously present the small, Western-leaning Moscow protest movement as Russia's alternative government-in-waiting. There are countless hagiographies in US/UK media of Alexei Navalny, and other fringe voices acceptable to the West, but its consumers know precious little about the reality on the ground.

Los Angeles district attorney's husband facing charges for pulling gun on BLM protesters

Carla Marinucci
Politico
Thu, 06 Aug 2020 18:59 UTC

Attorney General Xavier Becerra has filed charges against the husband of Los Angeles County District Attorney Jackie Lacey in connection with the March incident in which he allegedly pulled a gun on Black Lives Matter protesters at the couple's home, according to a charging document obtained by POLITICO.

David Lacey was charged Monday in Los Angeles Superior Court with three misdemeanor counts of assault with a firearm regarding the March 2 incident, according to documents filed by Becerra's office.

Comment: LA's first black District Attorney slams 'Black Lives Matter' for targeting her home

Emboldened by promises of annexation, Israeli settler attacks soared in July

Yumna Patel
Mondoweiss
Mon, 03 Aug 2020 00:00 UTC

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Israeli security forces stand guard as settlers gather on 'Mount Jumjumah' in the city of Halhul, north of the West Bank of Hebron on June 30, 2020.

According to data gathered by Mondoweiss, there were at least 25 reported incidents of Israeli settler violence against Palestinians since the unofficial July 1st deadline to annex the West Bank passed.

It has been one month since Israel's unofficial July 1st deadline to annex the West Bank passed. The media attention leading up to the date reached a fevered pitch by June 30th, as international condemnations rolled in, and US congress members began floating the idea of conditioning aid to Israel.

By the time July 1st rolled around, after weeks of intense build up, Israel had begun to backtrack, and eventually, talk of annexation seemed to fizzle out.

But while the world may have moved on from annexation, for the time being, the consequences of Israel's promises are being felt on the ground in the West Bank, as reports of settler attacks on Palestinians and their property surged in July, as well as in June in the lead up to annexation.

Almost every day since July 1st has seen reports of settler attacks and incursions on Palestinian towns and villages across the West Bank. Notably, a significant portion of the recorded incidents relate to settlers attempting to seize new pieces of land or establish new outposts in the West Bank.

Comment: Israel knows how to motivate the public to initiate and fulfill the annexation fixation.

De Blasio announces COVID-19 checkpoints on tunnels and bridges to enforce quarantine order

Benjamin Nichols
Daily Caller
Wed, 05 Aug 2020 02:44 UTC

Mayor of New York City Bill de Blasio announced Wednesday COVID-19 checkpoints will be established on tunnels and bridges leading into the city in order to enforce Governor Cuomo's quarantine order.

The mayor tweeted, "New Yorkers worked too hard to beat back COVID-19 — we cannot lose that progress. 35 states have dangerously high infection rates. We won't let the virus spread here."

"Today we're announcing check points at key points of entry into New York City. We'll educate travelers on the state's mandatory 14 day quarantine and help them follow the rules safely," de Blasio tweeted.

"Travelers coming in from these states must complete travel health forms to support contact tracing efforts," according to the official government website of New York City.

This is the first major effort by New York City to enforce Governor Cuomo's 14-day quarantine for travelers from the 34 states and Puerto Rico with high COVID-19 rates, according to NBC New York.

Missouri Rep. William Lacy Clay ousted by BLM activist Cori Bush

Stephanie Akin
Roll Call
Wed, 05 Aug 2020 12:42 UTC

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Missouri Dem Cori Bush leads protest against police brutality University City, June 12, 2020.

Missouri Rep. William Lacy Clay lost the Democratic primary Tuesday to nurse and Black Lives Matter activist Cori Bush, a stunning defeat for the scion of a political dynasty that has represented the St. Louis-based 1st District for more than half a century.

Bush was leading Clay 49 percent to 46 percent when The Associated Press called the race at 11:18 p.m. Central time. Clay, 64, is the third Democrat this cycle to lose his seat to a challenger more plugged in with the party's most progressive wing.

Clay's defeat stands out because he is a Black lawmaker who focused on civil rights issues throughout his 10 terms in Congress. His father, William L. Clay, was a co-founder of the Congressional Black Caucus.

Royal protection officer: Met police destroyed records for the night Prince Andrew allegedly had sex with teenager in London

Michael Gillard
Daily Mail
Sat, 01 Aug 2020 18:31 UTC

Prince A./Virginia Roberts/Ghislaine Maxwell

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Virginia Roberts, then 17, claims she was coerced by paedophile Jeffrey Epstein into having sex with the Prince on the night of March 10 at the Belgravia home of Ghislaine Maxwell.

Police records that could make or break Prince Andrew's alibi for the night he is alleged to have had sex with a sex-trafficked teenager have been destroyed.

Scotland Yard made the admission to a former Royal protection officer who told The Mail on Sunday he believed Andrew may have returned to Buckingham Palace in the early hours of March 11, 2001.

Virginia Roberts, then 17, claims she was coerced by paedophile Jeffrey Epstein into having sex with the Prince on the night of March 10 at the Belgravia home of Ghislaine Maxwell. In his infamous Newsnight interview last November, the Duke of York insisted he had spent that night at Sunninghill Park, Berkshire, with his children, having earlier dropped off Princess Beatrice at a Pizza Express in Woking, Surrey, for a party.

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Portland violence continues, protesters invade suburbs despite claim that 'if feds leave, we'll leave'

RT
Thu, 06 Aug 2020 16:46 UTC

Despite claims to the contrary, protests and violence have continued in Portland following the withdrawal of federal police. Tear gas and flashbang grenades were used to disperse crowds that have now moved to the city's suburbs.

Local authorities declared a riot for the second night in a row on Wednesday, as violence continued in the city for the 70th consecutive night since the death of Geroge Floyd in police custody.

A crowd of approximately 100 people gathered outside the Portland Police East Precinct shortly after 9pm, growing to over 200 shortly thereafter.

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Poll shows 81% of black Americans want police to spend same or MORE amount of time in their neighborhoods but want improvement in interactions

Lydia Saad
news.gallup.com
Thu, 06 Aug 2020 16:26 UTC

When asked whether they want the police to spend more time, the same amount of time or less time than they currently do in their area, most Black Americans -- 61% -- want the police presence to remain the same. This is similar to the 67% of all U.S. adults preferring the status quo, including 71% of White Americans.

Meanwhile, nearly equal proportions of Black Americans say they would like the police to spend more time in their area (20%) as say they'd like them to spend less time there (19%).

Society's obsession with the 'n-word' ignores the real issues plaguing black communities & encourages racial division

Helen Buyniski
RT
Thu, 06 Aug 2020 16:16 UTC

Multiple public figures have landed in hot water in the last week for using the 'n-word' in the context of condemning its use. Such an absurd catch-22 is emblematic of a sick society in which wokeness is used to control behavior.

Perhaps the most notorious racial slur in the English language, the "n-word" is generally considered anathema in US and UK society. This is 2020; we're supposed to have moved beyond using race and ethnicity as insults.

But the pre-Civil Rights era is resurfacing in strange ways: 'woke' agitators are pushing for everything from reinstituting segregation in schools to purging controversial figures from history, all in the name of (supposedly) improving race relations.

Instead of making race irrelevant, as civil rights leaders like Martin Luther King Jr. hoped to do, they've appointed it the most important attribute that can define a person. Accordingly, racial slurs have been elevated from venal to mortal sin, and the n-word has once again become a lightning rod for controversy.

LA mayor vows to cut water & power to homes that host 'large parties'

RT
Thu, 06 Aug 2020 03:44 UTC

LA Mayor Eric Garcetti has warned that residents hosting large home gatherings can expect their water and power utilities to be cut, a sharp escalation of the city's strict Covid-19 measures amid a series of recent house parties.

Starting on Friday, Garcetti said that the city's Department of Water and Power (DWP) would shut off service to properties where there are "egregious" violations of local health orders, pointing to house parties in the Hollywood Hills and Calabasas in recent weeks, which he said were held in "flagrant" defiance of the law.

"While we have already closed all bars and nightclubs, these large house parties have essentially become nightclubs," the mayor said on Wednesday, vowing to treat residential homes the same as businesses that skirt health guidelines.

"You're breaking the law. Just as we can shut down bars breaking alcohol laws, in places that are in criminal violation, we can shut them down."

If Los Angeles police confirm violations have taken place after "repeat complaints," law enforcement will contact the DWP to cut service to the home in question, Garcetti said, noting that county health inspectors and other city officials would also be on the lookout for those hosting banned gatherings. Asked about the legality of the move by a local reporter, the mayor insisted it is "rooted in strong law," saying he had consulted with city attorneys.

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Society's Child

Polling suggests 'regime change' in Russia would lead to a far-right or Communist Kremlin - no support for pro-Western liberal govt.

Los Angeles district attorney's husband facing charges for pulling gun on BLM protesters

Emboldened by promises of annexation, Israeli settler attacks soared in July

De Blasio announces COVID-19 checkpoints on tunnels and bridges to enforce quarantine order

Missouri Rep. William Lacy Clay ousted by BLM activist Cori Bush

Royal protection officer: Met police destroyed records for the night Prince Andrew allegedly had sex with teenager in London

Portland violence continues, protesters invade suburbs despite claim that 'if feds leave, we'll leave'

Poll shows 81% of black Americans want police to spend same or MORE amount of time in their neighborhoods but want improvement in interactions

Society's obsession with the 'n-word' ignores the real issues plaguing black communities & encourages racial division

LA mayor vows to cut water & power to homes that host 'large parties'

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