ICE
AGENTS (AKA TRUMP’S GESTAPO SQUADS) COME AFTER RELIGIGOUAS FIGURES
Well we are now at the point where no one is
safe from the ICE masked squads to are arresting the daughter of a pastor from
Indiana and an actual pastor from Maryland. There seems to no plan and
guidelines from ICE agents other than this:
1. IF
THEY AIN’T WHITE……get ‘em.
2. Hide
your face because most of you are wanna be cops who unlike you, face real
danger every day unmasked.
3. If
they ask questions, break their windshields or throw them to the ground.
4. When
you detain them, hide them, don’t let them have their rights and then ship the,
out.
Here are two examples.
Yeonsoo Go, a South Korean student at Purdue
University and the daughter of a beloved Episcopal priest in New York, was
arrested and placed in federal detention nearby, before eventually being moved
– like so many recent ICE detainees – to a facility in Louisiana. She has been
released on her own recognizance.
Yeonsoo Go, a South Korean student, was
detained by the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents following a
routine visit hearing at Federal Plaza Immigration Court in New York, according
to media reports. Go, 20, the daughter of local Episcopal priest Kyrie Kim, was
arrested and placed in federal detention nearby and was eventually moved, like
so many recent ICE detainees, to a facility in Louisiana, according to CNN.
Meanwhile in Maryland, Pastor Daniel Omar
Fuentes, of the Nazareno Jesus Te Ama Church, has been detained by U.S.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents and is now awaiting his next
transfer at the Baltimore ICE Detention Center following a temporary hold at a
Salisbury immigration detainee facility.
The church confirmed Fuentes’ apprehension
via social media earlier today. The Star Democrat newspaper in Easton broke the
story after speaking with Fuentes’ daughter, Clarissa Fuentes Diaz, who says
her father, a Honduran-born immigrant, was arrested on Monday after running
errands around town.
Fuentes Espinal, a church pastor and
construction worker, has lived in the U.S. since 2001. Those close to the
family told WJZ that he is a father of three with no criminal record.
In a statement to WJZ, ICE said he entered
the country at the time legally on a six-month visa, but that it expired.
"Fuentes [Espinal] entered the United
States on a 6-month visa and never left in 24 years. It is a federal crime to
overstay the authorized period of time granted under a visitors visa," a
spokesperson for the agency said.
Okay so here’s my question. Why didn’t they
check to see if he had a criminal record? After 24 years of service to his church
and community with no prison record, why wouldn’t he be given the chance to
correct his mistake? This man is not a criminal. But again, all these jack-booted
thugs saw was color of skin.
To some, this is evidence that Trump’s
deportation plan is no to rid the country of criminals but to MAKE AMERICA
WHITE AGAIN.
SEX AND REPUBLICANS
Republicans are so sanctimonious about sex. As
a matter of fact most of them want to peek into the bedrooms of people, are
appalled by same se marriages, do everything they can to roll back rights for
all people and swear it is only liberal, Democratic, Independent men and women
who are deviates.
They all swear they are faithful to the end
with their spouses. Some are but there are many exceptions. Here’s the latest:
A former North Dakota lawmaker was sentenced
Wednesday to 10 years in federal prison after he pleaded guilty to traveling
with intent to engage in illicit sexual conduct.
Ray Holmberg, 81, was a Grand Forks state
senator for 45 years, and received a sentence that is longer than federal
sentencing guidelines.
U.S. District Judge Daniel Hovland
characterized Holmberg’s conduct as “egregious and despicable” and said he
didn’t think the guideline sentence of more than three years was adequate.
“From my perspective, this was not an
isolated case and this is not a victimless crime,” Hovland said. “It displays a
pattern of very vile, sickening criminal behavior.”
Holmberg, who appeared in court wearing
shackles and a bright orange jail uniform, will also have to register as a sex
offender.
Prosecutors allege Holmberg traveled to Prague in the Czech
Republic 14 times between 2011 and 2021 to pay for sex with boys.
North
Dakota’s acting U.S. Attorney Jennifer Klemetsrud Puhl said if prosecutors had
been able to identify victims in Prague, they would have requested a longer
sentence.
People think I’m crazy when I say that
Republicans are preoccupied with sex like calling Biden a pedophile, focusing
in on Democrats bad behavior and now this Epstein connection with Trump.
Frankly I do not care what the hell people do privately but don’t go preaching
about family values when you’re doing stuff like traveling 4 057 from Fargo
South Dakota to London to get your jollies at the expense of young, vulnerable
minors.
ANOTHER DEAD-BEAT BILLIONAIRE
It should come as no surprise that Elon Musk,
a billionaire many times over doesn’t pay his bills. Like Trump, he stiffs his
vendors for Tesla and his rockets. CNBC reports that Elon Musk’s Twitter was
sued again in California this week for alleged failure to pay a vendor.
The latest complaint comes from a tech
startup called Writer, Inc., and it’s at least the sixth company to sue Twitter
in the United States over breach of contract and non-payment since Musk took
over about 4 months ago.
The Tesla
and
SpaceX CEO led a $44 billion buyout of Twitter, which closed around October 27,
2022. He sold billions of dollars worth of his Tesla shares and took on some
$13 billion in debt at Twitter as he became the sole director, new owner and
CEO there.
Since then, Musk’s social media venture has
been sued for non-payment by Writer and at least five others:
Its landlord in San Francisco, Columbia REIT
A private jet transportation service
provider, Private Jet Services Group
An events-planning and production company,
Blueprint Studios Trends
An M&A consulting firm, Innisfree M&A
And Analysis Group, a company that provided
litigation related consulting services to Twitter and its counsel before Musk
bought the company.
A legal and public records database,
PlainSite, is tracking these lawsuits as they arise.
Twitter’s alleged non-payment of rent to
Columbia REIT, has led to the real estate company defaulting on loans for
buildings, including where Musk leases office space at 650 California Street in
San Francisco, Fortune first reported.
Twitter has also allegedly fallen behind on
payments to larger companies. According to a Platformer report on Thursday,
Twitter suddenly cut off employees’ access to Slack this week after failing to
pay a bill. Slack is the workplace chat and collaboration platform owned by
Sales force.
Why do guys like Musk do it?
Well if you think you’re above the law, then
you’re certainly above paying any of those pesky bills. But in the meantime, in
REAL TIME., REAL PEOPLE with REAL BILL suffer. Why do regular people hate rich
people? Precisely because of this culture perpetrated by rich, entitled slugs
think it’s their right. Therefore, no sympathy is ever afforded to them when something
goes wrong.
BRESNAHAN LEADS BIPARTISAN LEGISLATION TO PUT LOCAL FOOD ON
LOCAL TABLES
Congressman
Rob Bresnehan (Photo: LuLac archives)
U.S. Representatives Rob Bresnahan, Jr. led a
bipartisan group of his colleagues in introducing the Local Farmers Feeding our
Communities Act to boost the purchasing and distribution of local food. The
bill will help build stronger connections between local producers, and
community food programs, expanding markets and improving access to healthy food
for those in need.
“Far too often the discussion around
alleviating hunger leaves out those who grow, raise, and produce food - our
local farmers. Reducing the barriers between our communities and the farmers
who produce our food is a commonsense approach to ensure everyone in Northeast
Pennsylvania has access to the food they need.” said Rep. Bresnahan. “This bill
recognizes the hard work that is needed to supply fresh and nutritious food
like fruit, veggies, milk, and cheese, while also creating a clear path to
putting this food on the plates of people who need it. This investment in our
local farmers is an investment in stronger local food security and healthier
communities.”
Rep. Bresnahan was joined by Representatives
David Valadao (CA-22), Chellie Pingree (ME-01), and Josh Riley (NY-19), as well
as Representatives Tony Wied (WI-08), Dan Newhouse (WA-04), Zach Nunn (IA-03),
Nikki Budzinski (IL-13), Jim Costa (CA-21), Eugene Vindman (VA-07), Jimmy
Panetta (CA-19), and Alma Adams (NC-12).
The Local Farmers Feeding our Communities Act
will allow states, through USDA, to establish cooperative agreements connecting
local farmers and producers with local food distribution organizations. Through
these agreements, funds will be used to purchase local, fresh, and minimally
processed foods like seafood, meat, milk, cheese, eggs, fruit, and poultry. The
bill also sets aside a portion of these funds to purchase food specifically
from small, mid-size, beginning, and veteran farmers.
CONGRESSMAN MEUSER HOSTS FEDERAL RESERVE VICE CHAIR FOR
SUPERVISION MICHELLE BOWMAN FOR BANKING ROUNDTABLE AT YUENGLING BREWERY
Congressman
Dan Meuser (Photo: LuLac archives)
, Congressman Dan Meuser (PA-09) welcomed
Federal Reserve Vice Chair for Supervision Michelle Bowman to Pennsylvania’s
Ninth District for a roundtable discussion with community and regional banking
leaders. Held at the historic Yuengling Brewery in Pottsville, the roundtable
focused on promoting a regulatory environment that supports responsible
lending, protects consumers, and encourages financial innovation without
imposing unnecessary burdens on banks that serve Main Street.
Congressman Meuser and Vice Chair Bowman were
joined by Pennsylvania Secretary of Banking and Securities Wendy Spicher,
Congressman Ryan Mackenzie (PA-07), and more than two dozen financial leaders
from across the state. The discussion covered a range of key issues, including
bank supervision and regulation, consumer fraud prevention, digital asset
integration, and the need for tailored oversight that reflects the real-world
challenges faced by community banks.
“Pennsylvania’s banking sector reflects the
strength and diversity of our national financial system—from rural community
banks to regional institutions,” said Congressman Meuser. “Vice Chair Bowman
brings valuable experience as both a former community banker and state
regulator, and her visit today reinforces our shared commitment to getting regulation
right. We need supervision that encourages innovation, supports local
economies, and protects consumers—without driving small banks out of the
market. That starts with streamlining bank applications, encouraging smart
capital rules, and tailoring risk based on bank size and business activities.
Not a one-size-fits-all approach. As well, consumer fraud is a top issue facing
banks and their customers across the country. Congress will continue to work in
coordination with the Administration to find real solutions to consumer fraud.”
“I'm honored to join Vice Chair Bowman and
Congressman Meuser to highlight the vital role of our community banks,” said
Congressman Mackenzie. "Local banks are essential to our communities –
providing Pennsylvania’s small businesses and families with the capital and
support they need to grow and thrive. I’m proud to be working with leaders at
all levels to strengthen America’s community banks and advance policies that
support economic growth across Pennsylvania and the nation.”
The roundtable was held in coordination with
Duncan Campbell of the Pennsylvania Bankers Association and Kevin Shivers of
the Pennsylvania Association of Community Bankers. Attendees engaged in an open
conversation with Vice Chair Bowman on how federal policy can better reflect
local realities—especially in areas such as regulatory tailoring, fintech
competition, and fraud prevention.
ALSO,
PLEASE
REMEMBER…
SHAPIRO ADMINISTRATION
MARKS PA DONOR DAY, ENCOURAGES PENNSYLVANIANS TO REGISTER AS ORGAN DONORS
The
Pennsylvania Departments of Health and Transportation joined health care
leaders, organ donation organizations, and families impacted by organ donation
at UPMC West Shore to celebrate PA Donor Day and encourage more Pennsylvanians
to register as organ donors.
PA Donor
Day is recognized on August 1(8/1) - a date symbolizing that eight lives can be
saved by one donor. More than 6,000 Pennsylvanians are currently on the state's
transplant waiting list, and far too many die each year waiting for a match.
"As
a practicing pediatrician, I saw firsthand the life-changing impact of organ
donation," said Secretary of Health Dr. Debra Bogen. "Children and
families were given a new lease on life thanks to the selfless action of
someone they often never met. We need more Pennsylvanians to sign up and help
save lives."
One organ
and tissue donor can save up to eight lives through organ donation and enhance
the lives of up to 75 others through tissue donation - aiding patients
recovering from spinal injuries, burns, vision loss, and more.
Speakers
Include:
Elizabeth
Ritter, UPMC West Shore President
Dr. Debra
Bogen, Secretary of Health
Larry
Shifflet, PennDOT Executive Deputy Secretary
Rev.
Brenda Alton, Gov. Casey Organ Donation Advisory Committee
CJ Adams,
organ recipient
Dr.
Manish Gupta, UPMC Kidney Transplant Program Surgical Director
Marilyn
Michelle Reynolds, organ donor
DEPARTMENT OF THE
AUDITOR GENERAL NAMED ONE OF PENNSYLVANIA'S "GREATEST PLACES TO
INTERN" BY PA CHAMBER
Department of the
Auditor General Chief of Staff Ken Rapp, on behalf of Auditor General DeFoor,
celebrated the department's designation as one of the 50 "Greatest Places
to Intern" by the Pennsylvania Chamber.
"We are
extremely honored to receive this designation alongside 49 other organizations
that are working to support the next generation of leaders," Rapp said.
"Our Intern to Hire program gives students the opportunity to work with
us, learn from our team and then after graduation, guarantees them a full-time
job with our department. Since the launch of this program in 2022, there have
been 13 interns who have joined the department full-time. Thank you to the PA
Chamber for recognizing our commitment to creating impactful, work-based
learning experiences for young Pennsylvanians so they can continue to live and
work in the commonwealth."
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