Tag: Trump

We Have a Border Patrol Problem

They’re getting arrested at a much higher rate than other law enforcement agencies, and yet I doubt that they are getting caught for even half of their wrongdoing. We have a President who has actively encouraged them to break the law. There is a culture of lawlessness and inhumanity and abuse of power that is sickening within the CBP. 

Border officers are arrested 5 times more often than other US law enforcement
The offenses include crimes against children, domestic violence, and sexual assault.
Trump tells border agents to just go ahead and break the law
During a visit to the U.S.-Mexico border last week, Donald Trump told border agents to block asylum-seekers from entering the U.S.—an action that would be in violation of both American law and international treaties. But Trump let them know it would be...
White House plan to hire more border agents raises vetting fear, ex
James Tomsheck, head of CBP’s internal affairs department during previous hiring surge, says screening process failed to weed out corrupt applicants
“Kick Ass, Ask Questions Later”: A Border Patrol Whistleblower Speaks Out About Culture of Abuse Against Migrants
The former agent said that he could not stand by as he saw reports that the abuses he witnessed continue -- including the destruction of water jugs.
ACLU Issues Complaint Demanding Investigation Into Abuses in Outdoor Border Patrol Detention Facility
EL PASO, Texas — The American Civil Liberties Union Border Rights Center and the ACLU of Texas this weekend issued a complaint concerning abusive and inhumane conditions in a outdoor Border Patrol
Border Patrol Pays $125,000 to Minor Who Says She Was Assaulted by Officer
The ACLU settled a lawsuit with Border Patrol on behalf of a girl who says an officer sexually assaulted her and her sister as they crossed the border in 2016.
‘Guats,’ ‘Tonks’ and ‘Subhuman Shit’: The Shocking Texts of a Border Patrol Agent
How an Arizona officer accused of hitting a migrant with his truck could put his agency’s toxic culture on trial
Over 200 Allegations of Abuse of Migrant Children; 1 Case of Homeland Security Disciplining Someone
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No, Mr. Trump – Democrats Aren’t Socialists

Having better social programs won’t make us a Socialist country. Not even close, because we’d be doing a lot better if we were…

 

We aren’t even close to being better than countries that are social democracies. It’s a lie that has run its course.

 

Gee, I wonder what all these countries have in common? It couldn’t be Socialism, that wouldn’t fit the conservative BS and lies that they continually spread, would it?

American Capitalism is the best, right? Wrong. I actually don’t believe the US should turn from capitalism, but let’s not keep kidding ourselves.

If we want to be better than we are now, it’s clear what direction we should be going, and it’s the opposite direction that trump and the GOP are taking us.

The one place we come in first, but all the next countries rank better than us at other values and they still have great economies. We are going in the wrong direction.

 

Human Rights / Racism – Facts and News Links

Trump Administration Civil and Human Rights Rollbacks - The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights
In its first year, the Trump admin launched an across-the-board assault on our nation's civil and human rights. This is why we must all continue organizing to fight for the kind of country we deserve.
Trump blocks U.S. from nominating anyone to U.N. racism committee
The move is the latest blow to the U.S.’s international credibility.
Trump’s Justice Department isn’t enforcing civil rights
A VICE News analysis of cases and investigations shows enforcement is at its lowest level in two decades.
US expected to withdraw from UN Human Rights Council: report
The U.S. is reportedly planning to pull out of the United Nations Human Rights Council after clashes over key issues such as Israel.
Trump judicial pick who blogged favorably about the KKK and had to withdraw. Now he’s at the Justice Department.
Brett Talley, who has also written horror novels and hunted ghosts, returned to a job overseeing other judicial nominations.
Betsy DeVos to Pull Back Civil Rights Protections for Black Students Under the Guise of ‘Safety’
Betsy DeVos continues her methodical dismantling of civil rights protections for vulnerable students, this time setting her sights on Obama-era guidelines put in place to protect black students from being disproportionately disciplined at school.
FBI considers white nationalism as much of a threat as ISIS
The bureau currently has 1,000 open investigations into domestic terrorism, and the same number for groups linked with radical Islamist ideology.
Trump Cuts Funding For Groups That Counter Violent White Supremacy
The future of dozens of programs aimed at countering white nationalist extremism is unclear following a decision by the Trump administration to put their funding on hold.
Suspect charged for pipe bomb mailings says Trump rallies became like a ‘drug’ for him
Cesar Sayoc Jr., who pleaded guilty to charges related to mailing explosive devices to prominent Democrats, said this week that attending President Trump’s rallies became like a
‘Vote Trump’ Painted on Burned Black Church
FBI is investigating as potential hate crime.
Trump indirect on white nationalism issue after mosque killings
More details have emerged since the terrorist attack in New Zealand by an Australian national suspect and alleged white supremacist, resulting in the deaths of 49 people at two mosques. Joy Reid and her panel discuss the increase in anti-Muslim sentiment with the election of Donald Trump.
17 cases invoking ‘Trump’ in connection with violence, threats, alleged assaults
President Trump insists he deserves no blame for divisions in America.
Here Is a List of Far-Right Attackers Trump Inspired. Cesar Sayoc Wasn’t the First — and Won’t Be the Last.
Trump sympathizers have beaten, shot, stabbed, run over, or bombed innocent people. The president is radicalizing a generation of angry men.
Trump era unique for violent extremists inspired by US president
Rachel Maddow looks at the violent, racist, extremist groups that seek out street violence in the name of supporting Donald Trump, and wonders what will happen when Trump-inspired extremists collide with Trump-pressured law enforcement.

Trump is the Stupidest President Ever

Cenk Uygur: "If You Can't Understand That President Trump Is Stupid, Then You're Stupid"
"Look, if you can't understand that President Trump is stupid, then you're stupid. Period. It's not arguable. If you watch that, if you can't figure out ...

Jobs / Employment – Facts & News Links

Trumps Anti-Labor NLRB
New York, NY – Employers across the country are counting on Trump to control the National Laborrb Relations Board (NLRB) and destroy the union movement.
After Supreme Court’s anti-union Janus ruling, here’s a list of Donald Trump’s anti-labor policies
President Trump has a history of mitigating union and labor rights.
15 Ways President Trump Has Hurt the American Worker
Donald Trump loves the working class as a mascot — but despises it as a class.
Tracking the Cost of Trump’s Overtime Pay Cut - Center for American Progress
This interactive tracks the effect of President Trump’s abandonment of overtime pay protections.
Trump Kills Regulation That Would Have Shed Light On Union-Busting By Employers
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Trump nixes pay raise for federal employees | WTOP
President Donald Trump says he is freezing automatic pay raises for federal employees in 2019 saying the government needs to tighten its belt.
New York sues Trump administration for records on ‘predatory employers’
New York sued the Trump administration on Monday in an effort to obtain information related to a new program that the state says could allow employers who violate labor laws to go undisciplined by the federal government.
Trump Hotel Paid Millions in Fines for Unpaid Work
In one case, a contractor was paid after getting a phone call from ‘Trump.’
Corporate Tax Cuts Don’t Create Jobs, They Enrich CEOs
A new study provides galling examples of this trend.
Trump’s first-year jobs record was strong. Just not as strong as Obama’s last year
Employers added about 2 million jobs during Trump’s first year in office, but that fell just short of Obama’s record his final year in office.
Obama’s Final Numbers - FactCheck.org
Obama inherited a disaster economy worst unemployment 2010 was 10% left presidency w 4.8% that's a 5.2% reduction which trump cannot match in 100 yrs.
‘Made in America’ week enshrines Trump as president of hypocrisy
Monday marks the start of "Made in America" week at the White House. On Wednesday, President Trump will sign a declaration highlighting the importance of manufacturing goods right here in the United States.

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TRUMP & FAMILY LIES & CORRUPTION

NSC officials include Trump’s name as often as possible so he reads memos: report
National Security Council (NSC) officials include President Trump’s name in memos in as many paragraphs as possible to increase the chance he reads them, Reuters
The Trump family’s endless conflicts of interest. Chapter and Verse
The sprawling family enterprise is a confusing picture where public and private duties clash.
A woman who has spent half a century studying primates has a theory about Donad Trump
‘To impress rivals, males seeking to rise in the dominance hierarchy perform spectacular displays: Stamping, slapping the ground, dragging branches, throwing rocks,’ says prominent conservationist
Trump in translation: president’s mangled language stumps interpreters
Translators describe grappling with Trump’s mannerisms for an international audience: ‘We try to grasp the context, but it’s so incoherent’
Donald Trump’s use of grammar ‘typical of children aged 11 and under’
Abraham Lincoln used the most sophisticated language in his speeches
Oil, gas and coal interests filling Donald Trump’s ‘swamp’ with cash – Center for Public Integrity
Fossil fuel giants spent millions on lobbying, inauguration during early 2017
U.S. Rep. Conyers: President Trump, follow the Constitution
Conyers writes: My colleagues and I have filed a federal lawsuit against Trump for his violations of the Constitution’s Foreign Emoluments Clause.
Donald Trump sexism tracker: Every offensive comment in one place
Fat.

IVANKA TRUMP

Ivanka Trump – Experience level ZERO, votes won ZERO, fortunes to be made, MANY. #nepotism

She lies just as much as her Father, she just does it more articulately and prettier.

Every time she speaks all I can see is a Stepford wife with a job. That airy voice and barbie doll plastic perfection are great for sales.

Ivanka Trump firm accused of exploiting White House for profit
California company alleges Ivanka Trump’s firm has used the White House for personal profit

Why do you always invoke Ivanka for anything family related? You prove time & again that she’s nothing more than a show pony for you to use.

DON JR. TRUMP

Donald Trump Jr. Is an Idiot of Towering Proportions
It’s almost impressive how terrible he is at this whole

ERIC TRUMP

Now second son Eric Trump is accused of stealing from a cancer charity and dodging taxes
For most families, tax evasion and stealing from charity would make you a black sheep. For Eric, it’s family tradition.

VIDEOS

Donald Trump On Tape: I Grab Women “By The Pu**y”
A “hot mic” catches Donald J. Trump bragging in vulgar terms about making sexual advances toward a married woman, aggressively kissing and groping other wome…
Donald Trump: McCain’s a War Hero Because He Was Captured, ‘I Like People That Weren’t’
Donald Trump today took lots of shots at John McCain, including––most shockingly––the fact that he was a prisoner of war while serving in Vietnam Trump’s been feuding with McCain after McCain said Trump is “firing up the crazies” with his outlandish rhetoric, and Trump fired back by calling McCain a…
TRUMP MOCKS REPORTER”S DISABILITY (TUESDAY)
GOP pres. candidate Donald Trump mocks disabled NYT reporter at campaign stop. To License This Clip, Click Here: http://collection.cnn.com/content/cli...
Donald Trump ‘encourages Russia to hack Clinton emails’ BBC News
Donald Trump has “actively encouraged” foreign powers to hack his presidential rival Hillary Clinton, her camp says. Mrs Clinton did not hand over 30,000 emails as part of an investigation into her private email server as they contained private details “Russia, if you’re listening, I hope you’re abl…