by | Jun 2, 2024 | Aggregate
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez appears on “State of the Union” on Sunday. (@tomselliott / Twitter screenshot)
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) attempted to smear Rep. Marjorie Taylor-Greene (R-GA) and Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito earlier this week with a nasty tweet, and it blew up in her face.
As The Gateway Pundit readers know, Justice Alito and his wife have been under brutal assault from the leftist media and Democrat Party because his wife flew the American flag upside-down at their properties back in January 2021. This was around the same time as the J6 protests.
A May article in the New York Times attempted to connect Alito to so-called “election deniers” without evidence. Democrats promptly seized on the story to demand Alito recuse himself from any cases involving the protesters and vowed to investigate him as well.
Americans have used the upside-down or inverted American flag to protest the government for decades. Since President Trump’s conviction by the kangaroo court in Manhattan, the inverted flag has been a calling card for many other Americans, including critics of the 45th President.
MTG decided to post a photo of the inverted flag in an X post on Thursday in response to Trump’s conviction. When AOC noticed she had a snarky reply on hand.
“Who did you learn that from, Samuel Alito?” she wrote.
Who did you learn that from, Samuel Alito? https://t.co/MeMQneci2i
— Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (@AOC) May 30, 2024
Conservatives let her have it on social media with a series of colorful and brutal replies.
Your district is disgusting. Get off your phone and pick up some trash.
— Brigitte Gabriel (@ACTBrigitte) May 31, 2024
The House Idiot is babbling again. Must be a slow day at the bar.
— JJ Pesavento (@rdrhwke) May 31, 2024
pic.twitter.com/U8x7IpB5sr
— End Wokeness (@EndWokeness) May 31, 2024
Who did you learn this from? pic.twitter.com/oeFSbJk573
— MAGA Elvis (@BenStanton77) May 31, 2024
Bitch, go make me a cocktail
— MAGA Michelle S (@MAGAMichelleS69) May 31, 2024
I’m surprised you recognized it without it being on fire
— Dr Strangetweet Or How I Learned To Love The RT (@lone_rides) May 31, 2024
The only two flags AOC won’t burn: pic.twitter.com/5O67BwiIeD
— Scarlett Johnson (@scarlett4kids) May 31, 2024
As Fox News notes, AOC herself demanded an investigation into Alito over the upside-down flag during an interview with MSNBC’s Chris Hayes last month.
“Samuel Alito has identified himself with the same people who raided the Capitol on Jan. 6, and is now going to be presiding over court cases that have deep implications over the participants of that rally,” she whined. “And while this is the threat to our democracy, Democrats have a responsibility for defending our democracy. And in the Senate, we have gavels.”
“There should be subpoenas going out,” she continued. “There should be active investigations that are happening.”
WATCH:
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by | Jun 2, 2024 | Aggregate
Caitlin Clark was assaulted (Screenshot: ESPN)
During Saturday’s WNBA face-off between the Indiana Fever and Chicago Sky, Chennedy Carter’s actions against Caitlin Clark sparked outrage among fans. Not only did she appear to call Clark a “b*tch,” but she also took a cheap shot at her.
With only seconds left in the third quarter, Carter managed to score a jumper, reducing Indiana’s lead to four points. Cameras caught Carter allegedly hurling an insult, seemingly the “b-word,” towards Clark, followed by a physical shoulder check that knocked Clark to the ground.
The referee’s decision to issue only a common foul—no flagrant, no ejection—stirred significant discontent among the Fever’s fans and critics, who viewed the move as a clear act of aggression.
WATCH:
ASSAULT!
pic.twitter.com/81HW8ZMGbn
— Barstool Sports (@barstoolsports) June 1, 2024
Read her lips, what does it look like she’s saying to Caitlin Clark? pic.twitter.com/fwLjoF1JI5
— TaraBull (@TaraBull808) June 1, 2024
Even Draymond Green, a professional basketball player for the Golden State Warriors, said Fever should “invest in an enforcer” to protect Clark.
According to Sporting News, “He regularly protects Stephen Curry because he’s aware of how important Curry is to Golden State’s success. The enforcer role isn’t new either. This has been going on for decades in most sports, but particularly in the NBA.”
Draymond Green has entered the chat… #WNBA pic.twitter.com/aiPXGnSFmm
— Vanshay Murdock (@VanshayM) June 1, 2024
Post-match, a visibly upset Clark told the ESPN broadcast team, “That’s just not a basketball play.” Her statement resonated with viewers who felt that Carter’s action was an assault.
In her post-game press conference, Carter bluntly stated, “I ain’t answering no Caitlin Clark questions.”
WATCH:
Chennedy Carter, given a chance to explain herself postgame, says “next question.”
Then later, “I ain’t answering no Caitlin Clark questions.”
Coach Teresa Weatherspoon stepped in: “That’s enough. We’re good.”
Disappointing press conference. Accountability lacking. pic.twitter.com/yw45QUieRo
— Scott Agness (@ScottAgness) June 1, 2024
Adding fuel to the fire, Carter’s post-game actions have done nothing to quell the growing backlash. Instead of showing remorse or seeking to clarify her actions, Carter has engaged in liking and sharing social media posts that seem to justify her aggressive behavior.
Screenshot: X
Screenshot: X
Screenshot: X
She even boasted about the attention she’s getting, stating, “Troll notifications blowing up. I love it.”
troll notifications blowing up . I love it
— H O L L Y W O O D (@ChennedyCarter) June 1, 2024
Critics argue that if roles were reversed, and it was Clark who had committed the same actions against Carter, the narrative pushed by certain media outlets would be starkly different, possibly branding Clark as racist and severe accusations.
Meanwhile, Caitlin Clark’s influence on the league’s popularity is undeniable. Amidst the ongoing NBA playoffs, Clark has emerged as the most-searched basketball player in the nation, with her team leading the popularity charts across almost all states. The burgeoning star’s ability to draw crowds and boost the WNBA’s viewership records has been nothing short of phenomenal.
The WNBA, far-left, and media hate Caitlin Clark because she is a white, Catholic, straight girl.
Whitlock: Women’s College Basketball Phenom Caitlin Clark Comes Under Attack for Not Being Black Lesbian?
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by | Jun 2, 2024 | Aggregate
Official Department of Defense Seal. Credit: United States Department of Defense
Biden’s Department of Defense (DoD) made an inexcusable error on Saturday when the agency “mistakenly” mixed up LGBTQ Pride Month and PTSD Awareness Month in a social media post.
The Pentagon posted on X Saturday explaining that June marks PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Awareness Month. As Fox News notes, this was first recognized by the U.S. government in June 2014, one year before June also officially became Pride Month.
“June is PTSD Awareness Month and the DoD is committed to supporting service members and veterans affected by PTSD,” the DOD post read.
The post continued, “If you or someone you know is struggling, help is available. You are not alone.”
However, there was one big problem with the tweet: the picture attached below the words in the post read “Celebrate Pride Month 2024” complete with a Progress Pride Flag photo.
LOOK:
Credit: @DeptofDefense
The Pentagon X account later deleted the post and replaced it with one that had a proper photo.
June is #PTSDAwarenessMonth and the DoD is committed to supporting service members and veterans affected by PTSD.
If you or someone you know is struggling, help is available.
Reach out and learn more at https://t.co/yDjUPnYI5u.
You are not alone. pic.twitter.com/TS8UB817vs
— Department of Defense (@DeptofDefense) June 1, 2024
X users made sure to remind Biden’s Pentagon that the Internet is forever, however.
But why did you change it? pic.twitter.com/TKo12FBak7
— WeGbored (@WeGboredX) June 1, 2024
Took you long enough to fix that… but it also wouldn’t surprise me AT ALL that this DoD is much more worried about multiple posts on Pride Month the second it’s June than they are about PTSD…
— Rebecca Downs (@RebeccaRoseGold) June 1, 2024
This error by the Pentagon brings to mind another disgraceful episode back on March 30. As the Gateway Pundit’s Cassandra MacDonald reported, Joe Biden issued a White House proclamation declaring EASTER SUNDAY to be “Transgender Day of Visibility.”
The Biden regime refused to apologize for this outrageous assault on Christianity. Instead, Joe Biden posted an in-your-face statement on Easter Sunday (March 31) supporting Transgender Day of Visibility.
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by | Jun 2, 2024 | Aggregate
A former college lecturer on “criminal justice issues” is going to get some first-hand experience in the subject after he was sentenced to spend five years and three months in prison on Thursday.
Gary Stephen Maynard had pleaded guilty in January to starting a number of fires in California that could have had much more disastrous results than they did.
Maynard, 49, had formerly lectured at Santa Clara University and Sonoma State University, KCRA reported.
The former lecturer admitted to starting at least four fires in July and August of 2021, according to a Justice Department news release, and pleaded guilty to three counts of arson.
One count of arson was dismissed as part of a plea agreement, according to court records cited by The New York Times.
Maynard was charged with starting fires behind firefighters who were working to contain the Dixie Fire, which eventually destroyed more than 1,000 homes and spread over 1,500 square miles, according to KCRA.
“He intentionally made a dangerous situation more perilous by setting some of his fires behind the men and women fighting the Dixie fire, potentially cutting off any chance of escape,” Phillip A. Talbert, the U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of California, said in a statement (available in full below).
It eventually grew to become the second-largest fire in California history, according to the outlet.
“Maynard faced the possibility of up to 20 years in prison and a $750,000 fine,” KCRA reported. “Besides the prison sentence of more than five years, he was ordered to pay $13,081 in restitution.”
His attorney argued that Maynard was “suffering from untreated and significant mental health issues when he set the fires and has sought treatment since then,” according to Fox News.
“A Santa Clara University colleague of Mr. Maynard, who was not identified, told the police in October 2020 that Mr. Maynard was struggling with anxiety, depression, split personality, and wanted to kill himself, the complaint said,” according to The Times.
You can read the news release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of California below in its entirety.
Gary Stephen Maynard, 49, of San Jose, was sentenced today to five years and three months in prison, three years of supervised release and ordered to pay $13,081 in restitution for three counts of arson on federal property, U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced.
“Maynard went on an arson spree on federal land while California faced one of the worst fire seasons in history. He intentionally made a dangerous situation more perilous by setting some of his fires behind the men and women fighting the Dixie fire, potentially cutting off any chance of escape,” said U.S. Attorney Talbert. “It is only because of the quick response by the U.S. Forest Service — and the actions of civilian witnesses — that those fires were extinguished as quickly as they were. Today’s sentence underscores the danger that Maynard’s fires created and serves as a reminder that federal law enforcement takes seriously the threats to life, property, and our national forests caused by arson.”
U.S. Forest Service Assistant Special Agent in Charge Tony Magarrell praises the actions of his Agents and fellow cooperating law enforcement agencies who identified Maynard early in the investigation, “These actions led to the quick arrest of Maynard before more damage was done to Forest Service lands and increasing the threat of firefighter lives. This is a great example of how cooperation between law enforcement agencies serves our public and makes us safe.”
According to court documents, Maynard set a series of fires in the Shasta Trinity National Forest and in the vicinity of the then-ongoing Dixie Fire in the Lassen National Forest. Maynard set some of his fires behind firefighters who were actively fighting the Dixie Fire, effectively surrounding these firefighters as they responded to one of the largest wildfires in California history. Maynard admitted to setting the following fires during this arson spree: the Cascade Fire (July 20, 2021), the Everitt Fire (July 21, 2021), the Ranch Fire (Aug. 7, 2021), and the Conard Fire (Aug. 7, 2021).
This case was the product of an investigation by the U.S. Forest Service with assistance from the Federal Bureau of Investigation, CalFire, the California Highway Patrol, and the Lassen County Sheriff’s Department. Assistant U.S. Attorneys Shea J. Kenny and Sam Stefanki prosecuted the case.
This article appeared originally on The Western Journal.
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by | Jun 2, 2024 | Aggregate
This article originally appeared on WND.com
Guest by post by Bob Unruh
Official claimed petitions to God were ‘harassment’
Members of the city council in Carlsbad, California, have been scolded for insisting that a chaplain who has prayed “in
Jesus’ name” is guilty of harassment.
It is First Liberty Institute that has sent a letter to the council members urging them to revoke an order from their city manager that “forbids police chaplain JC Cooper and fire chaplain Denny Cooper from concluding prayers at some events ‘in Jesus’ name.’”
“The city council should follow the Supreme Court’s clear statements with respect to prayers such as the chaplains’ and allow them to pray according to their sincere religious beliefs,” explained Kayla Toney, counsel for First Liberty.
The institute explained that JC Cooper is a local pastor who has faithfully served as a volunteer chaplain for the Carlsbad police agency for six years. His father, Denny Cooper, has served as the volunteer chaplain for the fire department for 18 years.
Both provide support, encouragement, and prayer to first responders as they face traumatic situations, the institute said.
“When asked by the police chief to give the invocation at the Carlsbad Police Department Awards Ceremony, JC concluded his prayer, consistent with his long-held beliefs, ‘in Jesus’ name.’ He was later told by the city manager that unless he removed ‘in Jesus’ name’ from his invocation, he would be subject to discipline. He was then told that he could refer to any other name for God, just not ‘Jesus,’” the institute said.
The letter recommending a course correction for the city noted, “The city manager misunderstands the law concerning public chaplains and invocations, and we urge the city council to revisit the decision to censor the chaplains’ prayers. The First Amendment’s Establishment Clause does not require government ‘to purge from the public sphere anything an objective observer could reasonably infer endorses or partakes of the religious.’”
The letter explains in the Kennedy v. Bremerton decision, the Supreme Court overruled the long-criticized ‘endorsement’ test established in the now-defunct Lemon decision, instead providing, “the Establishment Clause must be interpreted by reference to historical practices and understandings.”
The letter to the city explains it is city manager Scott Chadwick who “claimed that invoking ‘Jesus’ was considered harassment, created aa hostile work environment, and lifted one religion above another.”
The legal team explained, “Dating back to the Continental Congress in 1776, the United States has a robust and widely recognized tradition of both public prayer and chaplain programs. The court has explicitly held that governmental bodies may begin their meetings or other events with a prayer or invocation. … While such prayers or invocations may not proselytize or disparage other faiths, chaplains do not have to scrub their prayers of language identifiable to their faith.
“Government should not censor prayers in an attempt to make them ‘generic’ or ‘nonsectarian.’ … Indeed, in an increasingly diverse and pluralistic environment, it would be ‘daunting, if not impossible,’ to write an invocation that would be ‘inclusive beyond dispute,’ nor does the Constitution require anything of the sort—and ‘some may feel that they cannot in good faith deliver such a vague prayer.’”
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