# FinFlam > The Stories of the Day are Ours ## Posts - [Second Las Vegas Shooter? 03/06/2019](https://finflam.com/second-las-vegas-shooter-10-25-18/): Listen after the terrible events of last years shooting, the police have finally come out and released their findings into the Las Vegas shootings. The supposed “lone shooter” was Stephen Paddock who fired out his Mandalay Bay hotel room window from the 32nd floor. He fired upon 22,000 concert goers killing 58 and wounding over 800. This incident marks the latest mass shooting in American History. There are so many things that make this investigation closing findings fall flat. They found no motive and they emphatically state there was only one shooter but evidence begins to stack up against it. There have been tons of periscopes and Facebook lives that indicate there was been a second shooter, not to mention thousands of eyewitness testimony claiming the same thing. Evidence of 2nd Shooter… There were two rooms connected, one room locked from the inside not where the Paddock the “lone shooter” was found. The fact that there were two laptops found in the room and one of the hard drives was missing. When police broke into the room the shooter was found dead with gloves on, but upon entering the connected room that had been locked from the inside they discovered a separate pair of gloves someone left inside. Bryan Hodges a man who claimed to have stayed in the room that was connected to Paddocks room in Australian interviews. He also worked with the shooter’s wife at a casino, Marilou the wife of Stephen Paddock was heavily political. But let me get this right the shooter was a trump supporter but yet shot trump supporters???? at a country music concert??? Really??? That doesn’t make sense. There was said to be .308 caliber ammunition found in the room. When soundbites were calculated from how far the gunfire was to the target. Because bullets travel faster than sound, the distinct sounds of bullets hitting the pavement are heard in the recordings first, before the thumping sounds of the gunfire arrive. By measuring the delay between the two sounds, one could determine how far away the shooter was. The .308 caliber ammunition is said to travel between 250-275 yards. The gun initially used by paddock was shot from a range of 425-475 yards with a .223 Remington which is roughly the distance between the Mandalay Bay and the concert venue. Unless Paddock was shooting two guns at the same time there had to of been a second shooter. This doesn’t seem like the complete truth for those affected by the horrific shootings. The kicker also is when he went to go eat the day before a receipt was found with the number of guests, 2. The investigation findings seem to have many holes in it. Do you agree? Do you think there was a second shooter? Please Subscribe Below⬇ - [What’s Your Favorite Scary Movie...?](https://finflam.com/whats-your-favorite-scary-movie/): Here we are. In a dark room. Staring into the darkness of a bookshelf filled with HORROR MOVIES. You quiver to pick the best one to send chills down your spine. Give you goosebumps. Make you have nightmares. Well, here are my top 13 favorite horror movies. 13.) DEAD SILENCE This movie was so fantastically written. The plot with a memorable twist at the end will always fuck me up. I hate dolls, they scare the shit out of me. The glossy eyes that never blink. Cold to the touch. Ehhh. Gross. 12.) STAY ALIVE This one goes out to all my gamer friends! I never would have imagined that a scary video game being played in the move would be the whole plot of the movie ?. If that makes sense. I am a gamer. I don’t do horror games though. It makes my anxiety get so high that It will not end well. This movie will keep your vibes and reasons to scream “NOOOOOOOO” on your TV. Sophia Bush was so fantastic in the film. I wished she could have “STAYED ALIVE” in the movie. Haha. Too much? Oh well. ????‍♀️ 11.) THE THING The classic and remake were fantastic. The classic, Kurt Russell was so good in this film and for the remake, Mary Elizabeth Winstead was phenomenal! Her acting was so superb, (just as any of her films), I could feel her power and need to kill these “aliens”. But I mean, I don’t blame her ??‍♀️. If you haven’t seen either one of them, WHY ARE YOU STILL READING THIS?! GO WATCH THE DAMN MOVIES. 10.) THE SKELETON KEY Kate Hudson. One of the best movies she has done is the Skeleton Key for me. She is a great actress, as well as her mother (Goldie Hawn), but in this film. Wow. When it comes to Voodoo, Oujia, tarot cards and shit like that, I DO NOT want it near me. It’s more of like fear of the power of the unknown. It creeps me out with all that black magic and people wanting to do Ouija boards and Palm reading. Nahhhhh. I won’t do it. The plot keeps you puzzled. But when that ending hits, you will be so mad. 9.) JACOBS LADDER This movie has taught me to never get high off your own stash ? Tim Robbins mind fucked the shit out of me in this twisted film. Trust me. When you watch it, you will understand. Demon fucking his girlfriend at a party, twisted corpses, needles, and everything unsanitary. ?? 8.) INSIDIOUS James Wan is one badass dude. Most of all his movies are the ones that fuck with you. Seeing the “Devil” in this movie, made me have sleep paralysis so bad for a week. You never want to see or even imagine what the real deal looks like. Some things, you just can’t unsee. This movie makes me wanna go through all my childhood photos to see if I see “something” lurking in my pictures. 7.) ORPHAN WHEN SHE TOOK OF THOSE 3 LAYERS OF TEETH, I WAS DONE! Do you like to be mind fucked without protection? Well, please step up and claim your prize. Vera Farmiga, born to be an actress for horror movies. Orphan is so well directed and written. Esther here thought she found the perfect family, the perfect “Daddy,” as so she thought. Until Vera kicked her ass. ? 6.) WHEN A STRANGER CALLS This is the exact reason, I stopped babysitting. Period. 5.) THE COLLECTION The Collector was okayyyy. But The Collection? Wow. Even more traps, blood, gore, and a killer club murder spree. This one has a special place in my heart. 4.) THE POSSESSION It all started with a box from a garage sale. What comes in the box would be more than what anyone can handle. I liked how different it was, the most insane obsession that makes you uncomfortable. Especially since its a little kid. This takes “MINE” to a whole other level. 3.) DRAG ME TO HELL A saying I will never want to say. ? I guess at your next job interview always ask if there is a chance of coming across eternal damnation. ? 2.) SHUTTER The original movie is from Thailand. I watched that one too. And it’s way scarier. But to be Americanized, it was actually really good. So good that my mom liked it. A guy breaks a woman’s heart, she loved him and followed him around a lot, his friends raped her as he took pictures, she kills herself, and she haunts them. Picks them one by one. Now before I go on to number one, here are some mentionable movies I would like to add. The Conjuring. Before I Wake. Wish Upon. As Above So Below. Scream. Hush. Clown. Oculus. Oujia. The Lazarus Effect. There is plenty more, but Maybe for another listing time. 1.) LIGHTS OUT I remember watching the YouTube video wayyyyy before this was a movie. I was scared shitless. I have a fear of the dark. I can’t stand it. I grew up on nightmares and sleep paralysis that it isn’t funny. I used to see a woman kind of like the kid. But it triggers my fear because I’m scared of the dark. I have other reasons as well, but my imagination is so big and wild, its scary. This movie was so good. That I only needed to watch it once and be like “OKAY. THAT’S IT FOR ME” and I bought it the first day it came out on DVD. ? #horrormovies #scarymovies #horror #movies - [Big John's Top 13 Horror Movies?](https://finflam.com/big-johns-top-13-horror-movies%f0%9f%8e%83/): Well this’ the season for creepy things, scary dreams, and evil thoughts….so I hear?. As we approach the halfway point to Halloween, this list is seems needed. Well, what can get creepier, scarier or more evil than a horror movie? This list? Before We Begin Please Subscribe Below⬇ 13. 1408 The weirdo Stephen King does it again and Mikael Hafstrom nailed this epic horror thriller and John Cusack was excellent as playing the one-man show. Made it seem as if you were in a dream and wasn’t sure what was a reality until the end. I once stayed at the Congress Hotel in Chicago and was scared shitless, especially because the doors started opening and closing. 12. Poltergeist Blue lighting seems to have an effect on horror movies more so today than perhaps ever before, but this was the beginning. I was already a Craig T. Nelson fan and he did an excellent job here. What makes this even more frightening similar to The Exorcist was the stuff behind the camera with the so-called curse. 11. The Phantasm The creepy music kills, I was a boy when my brother would watch this and booooyyyy I was SCARED. The Tall Man still runs through my mind every now and then. If you haven’t watched this yet, watch it alone in the dark and make sure it’s cold then message me and tell me what you think.?? 10. The Invitation I don’t think I breathed as heavily watching a movie more so than I did watch this one. You just wait and watch to see what’s the plot. The plot goes on to culminates with a hell of a surprise and the occult like propaganda shines. Real terror like this really happens every day. 9. Silence Of The Lambs The greatest villain in cinematic history, Dr. Hannibal Lector. Based on true events, it’s simply a masterpiece. Its horror with psychology on steroids. 8. The Amityville Horror Can you sleep? do you hear things at night? Do you feel like something is watching you in the corner of your room? It is…Check this out. 7. The Exorcism Of Emily Rose Absolutely compelling, she did an extraordinary job playing this role. The true story of Emily Rose is damn near itching its that frightening. Forces out here can get you when you don’t know it. An all-star cast with Tom Wilkinson, Laura Linney, and Jennifer Carpenter simply nail the realism and unlike any other horror movie, this real-life story was brought in front of the courts, never done before. This shit is real. 6. IT Tim Curry, John Ritter Harry Anderson, Richard Thomas & Tim Reid are incredible. The graphics may not be great, the story is good, so kudos to Stephen King but the acting is excellent. Now the current day IT was damn good and the child actors equaled the same talent as those actors previously mentioned. What I didn’t like in the film are tones of pedophilia, completely unacceptable and cringeworthy. 5. Halloween Have you ever felt like someone was watching you? Do you believe in the boogeyman? He’s real. 4. The Shinning Just Jack being Jack…I’m kidding but if you thought Jack was insane this and One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest seals the deal. The strangeness of odd hotel staff, alone in a ski resort, and the hallucinations of the main characters. 3. Nightmare On Elm Street I’m sure you enjoy your dreams, right? But do you love your NIGHTMARES? I’m guessing you don’t, and I wouldn’t blame you. As a kid, I was afraid of the furnace because of this movie, and the shadow of his fingers frightened me. 2. Friday The 13th Jasons mother and the creepy moments scared the hell out of me as a kid. Actually, this movie gave me nightmares too. That shhh shhh shhh shhh kill kill kill kill, still, send shivers up the spine when I do it myself. Jason’s mother was an evil fucker who was just as frightening as he was. 1. The Exorcist It was the first horror film backed by a major Hollywood studio, so it got all the hype it deserved. When you research demonic possession, the film becomes even scarier to watch, especially in surround sound. One of the stars of the film is the voice of the demon which is played by Mercedes McCambridge. Apparently, she had to chain smoke and down bottles of whiskey to get the voice just right. Fascinating stuff. They don’t make films like this anymore. What heightens this nowadays are the number of exorcisms that have risen in the past few years, with 500,000 exorcism cases in Italy alone. Who’s On Your List? 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He is a great technician, great talker, great look, excellent entrance and great mind. 8. Mick Foley The Three Faces of Foley. He was in the Royal Rumble 3 fucking times, man!!! He sold his body to get him over as well as his opponent more than almost anyone else in history. Feuds with top guys, popped ratings, transcended the business. He is an author, stand up comic, guest host on the daily show, etc. 7. Stone Cold Steve Austin Stone Cold was the man who revolutionized the wrestling business in 90’s for the WWF now WWE. He SAVED the company by feuding with Vince McMahon, and having matches with The Rock, Mick Foley, Triple H, The Undertaker, Kane, Shawn Michaels, Kurt Angle, Bret Hart among other greats. He is hugely responsible for where they are today as a company. Drinking beer, kicking your bosses ass, not giving a damn, flipping the bird, stunning everyone and anyone in sight. 6. Bret Hart The dedication and the love for the art came through in his matches. The face of the company when the stars had left. Great match after great match. Sadly, the only living member of the Hart Foundation. Arguably the greatest ring technician ever. 5. Shawn Michaels Mr. WrestleMania, The Showstopper, The Heart Break Kid, sweet chin music, DX and just list of nicknames to go down. He was a better version of Ric Flair athletically 4. The Undertaker The most loyal employee for WWE maybe ever. The character the music, the finishers, the look, the matches…..THE STREAK. THE PHENOM. THE UNDERTAKER. He has transformed himself to the modern day Andre The Giant. That speaks volumes. There will never be another Taker. 3. The Macho Man Randy Savage Arguably the most complete package of a wrestler ever; mic, wrestling skill, entrance music, manager, stardom, attire, intensity, madness, heel, face, matches etc. Shall I go on? 2. Hulk Hogan The biggest star in the history of the wrestling business. Biggest money maker for WWE, WCW hell even a stint with TNA spiked company revenues. He is the Babe Ruth of professional wrestling. Without Hogan wrestling wouldn’t be where it’s at. The right guy at the right time. No one in the history of the business except for maybe Vince McMahon has ever had had the Midas touch like Hulk Hogan. 1.Ric Flair Hogan may be the Babe Ruth of Professional Wrestling, but The Nature Boy Ric Flair is the Micahel Jordan of the business. He is the greatest. He is the greatest & last real world heavyweight champion in history. According to the WWE’s record, he holds the record for 16 title reigns, however, its disputed to be 25 World Heavyweight Championship title reigns. He consumed himself as a character, he talked the talk and walked the walk. The greatest talker in sports history, at least the top 3. He has been quoted by rappers worldwide and beloved by millions and I believe at this stage surpassing Hulk Hogan’s popularity, but it’s well deserved. He just had Metro Boomin and Offset name a song after him, Ric Flair Drip that became a number one hit with almost 200 million hits on YouTube alone. My favorite quote and perhaps his, “ To be the man you gotta beat the man.” then he told Bret Hart, “ It’s not just being the man brother, it’s staying the man.” if you think about life in that way it speaks volumes. Don’t ever get comfortable, keep fighting the good fight. - [August Headlines We Missed ?](https://finflam.com/august-headlines-we-missed-%f0%9f%93%b0/): Interesting and beneficial stories we should have paid more attention to this past month, with some headlines that may shock you. The Headlines Coconut oil ? Epidemiologist & Harvard professor Dr. Karin Michels has made headlines in the last few weeks claiming that coconut oil is extremely dangerous to the body. The danger stems from the saturated fat coconut oil contains and calls it “pure poison” even though 72% of Americans call it a healthy food while 37% nutritionist does not. Coconut oil contains tremendous amounts of saturated fats. So while some health nuts claim that the product could be an elixir, it may very well be overblown, we probably need some more detailed studies before condemning it to the dustbin of pure junk food. Wrinkly Foreheads? Before you start sprinting run to look in the mirror or to grab your phone, don’t freak out just yet. A recent French study found people who have more deep forehead wrinkles than is typical for their age might have a higher risk of dying from heart disease, the French researchers found. Those with the deepest wrinkles on their brow had nearly 10 times the death risk from heart problems as those with no wrinkles at all, even after adjusting for other risk factors, researchers report. But the study did not prove that forehead wrinkles cause heart risks to rise, and other heart experts remained skeptical. Wedding History ? Can you hear the bells ringing? This past month on August 18th, 2018, the record was set for the most weddings ever held on one day in the United States. On August 18th there were 28,633 weddings, with guests and wedding costs surpassing over $1 billion. This doesn’t even include flight or gas travel, with each wedding averaging nearly 140 guests, with 3.9 million guests in total. I think I found a new career?. Catholic Church & Pedophilia? On August 14, 2018, a Grand Jury indicted 300 priests for a minimum 1,000 cases of sex abuse in Pennsylvania, over a 70-year span. Said it could be more than 5,000 victims. Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro said in the diocese of Pittsburgh, the grand jury named “99 priests, including a group of priests who forced a victim to pose naked as Christ on the cross while they took pictures which they then shared.” The victims of this abuse I say unto you may god bless you, he has never forgotten you. Those men took your innocence away and they will pay. The AG and the victims are my heroes. John McCain Dead? I have no sympathy for John McCain. I’m tired of people kissing his ass now that he’s dead when they never liked him in the 1st place when he was alive. John McCain was a fucking warmonger who sent thousands of people to die, voted for wars, didn’t hold up his oath to the constitution, voted on the patriot act, was a mainstay at parties with these pedophiles, wanted the war in the middle east to last 100 years and that’s just the beginning. May God have mercy on your soul. Monsanto Is Over With? The merger between Bayer & Monsanto is officially done. The purchase of Monsanto cost nearly $67 billion. Bayer executives refuse to mention the name Monsanto de to its poor reputation and the name alone causes controversy. R.I.P. Jim The Anvil Neidhart? Jim The Anvil Neidhart died on August 13, 2018, due to a head injury. Bret Hart is the only living member of the Hart Foundation left. Tiger Woods Comeback ? The King of Golf is back Jack. After what happened in the U.S. Open and Tiger Woods in contention the world was watching and Tiger still reigns supreme as Golfs Ratings King. Tiger has not done this well in years, he did better this time around and shot his lowest score in ever. I’m just happy that he’s back and hopefully, we get to see him in the Ryders Cup, and win a few more majors. Support FinFlam.com by purchasing merchandise by clicking the Store tab. Please Subscribe Below Now! - [It Takes Time⏳ To Heal](https://finflam.com/it-takes-time%e2%8f%b3-to-heal/): The 3 Stages of Life Billions of people go through life without realizing how they live it on a daily basis. In doing so, there are negatives that will transpire leading us to ask questions about how to handle them. Questions such as; What didn’t we do right? Where do we go from here? How do we live now? Why am I here? How did it get like this? What can we do to make it better? I thought I handled this? Just so many questions. These unexpected transitions then become expected if not dealt with properly. Dealing with these variations correctly is imperative to living a better life internally, which will undoubtedly illuminate, especially if they aren’t handled correctly. Regression Many of us have had those things we can’t get past, the parental issues with mom or dad, that relationship we won’t let go of, & of course, the what-if scenarios that drain us. My family always told me if you live in the past, you will stay in the past. They were right! For so long I dealt with those conditions and never knew how to withdraw my energy and mind apart from them. Like with many things it takes time. You sometimes never know if you’re going to stop thinking about certain things, having shit weigh on you simply because you don’t know how to get passed it. It’s very similar to what an addict goes through. We never look at how it harms us or what the effects of the stress can eventually cause. Hate breeds in the emptiness of the one that harbors it filling the void left dark by another. You must never allow your hate to slow you down. Regression usually is a negative thing but can also be something positive, only if it’s temporary. When a person regresses it can be good to backtrack and see why we are where we are. In addition, addressing these steps that lead us up to this point can begin to fix those problems so it doesn’t happen again. Stagnation Perhaps the worst of the 3 stages is indeed stagnation. It’s the limbo or the purgatory of life some people never escape. When you have no growth and refuse to do anything about it, it can create toxicity within your mind. The toxicity created will eat you from the inside out. The root of the problem is never faced. The continuation of a circumstance or circumstances without processing will inevitably lead to critical stagnation and an intense lack of inspiration. Lack of inspiration builds up like a clogged artery that prevents follow through with the processing. Bitterness is highlighted throughout the entire scope of this stage. No matter what happens, appreciation of anything is gone. There can be no positives, just unsubstantiated justifications. Listening to advice or taking your own is poison to your state of mind. Bitterness is indeed the exact opposite of joy. Whatever your belief in God is, make sure your God is a great one, he will help you heal. God is always listening, and he is always answering even when you think he isn’t. Trust the process. God will save you. Progression With life, mistakes are inevitable and sometimes needed, but the evolution of the person in their adversity is mandatory for succeeding in living a joyful life. Many people strive for happiness and in my opinion its a mistake. Happiness is temporary, it’s temperamental. Why live like that? We should strive for joy every day, its a way of being. That takes acceptance, time, processing, appreciation, and understanding. Adaptation is the ultimate key to progressing. People talk about change all the time, but people don’t change, things change. In this state of mind, we make the present essential and meaningful. Progression is only accomplished when we’ve conquered those demons. The present keeps us intact with reality. With each day of processing & trusting it, hurdles will be leaped and progress will be achieved. Love is crucial here, you must love yourself initially, only then are you able to love someone else. Love can be a conscious thought and act of putting the joy and well-being of others before oneself unconditional in its truest form. That love you have for yourself may cause people to not like you. Your strength reminds them of their weakness. It’s easier to judge them back, but remember you were there once before. Humility matters, dignity can be a foundation but too much pride isn’t always a good thing. Final Thought Helping yourself today will start the process to save you tomorrow. Please Subscribe! Don’t forget to visit our FinFlam store for merchandise! Thank For Supporting us - [Trump Needs To Abolish The C.I.A., Facebook & Twitter Should Be Dismantled](https://finflam.com/trump-needs-to-abolish-the-c-i-a-facebook-twitter-should-be-dismantled/): I’ve had enough excuses from these Orwellian entities who supposedly help American citizens. The C.I.A. claims to defend us, but have unequivocally made many parts of society feel dystopias. Facebook & Twitter provide us euphoric “entertainment” that’s increasingly destructive to our health physically and mentally.It’s quite angering. But haven’t they done more harm than good? Why hasn’t the U.S. government regulated Facebook and Twitter? Political meddling is at an all-time high and at the forefront of today’s news. To be honest, this stuff has gone on for a very long time. Social Platforms Regulations on Facebook and Twitter just may happen legislatively with the Honest Ads Act that aims for increased transparency to see who pays for political ads, but that just targets a small part of the problem. The Honest Ads Act doesn’t pertain to data and privacy rights. The European Union has recently changed the game in giving power back to the consumer with the new General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) where “companies must be clear and concise about their collection and use of personal data like full name, home address, location data, IP address, or the identifier that tracks web and app use on smartphones. Companies have to spell out why the data is being collected and whether it will be used to create profiles of people’s actions and habits.” Moreover, consumers will gain the right to access data companies store about them, the right to correct inaccurate information, and the right to limit the use of decisions made by algorithms, among others. Facebook and Twitter platforms have allowed millions of people from other countries to now have a direct impact on U.S. elections. At no other time has this much outside influence been directed at Americans. They have become a larger threat to American freedoms than any foreign entity. They are a risk to our national security and have obstructed the USERS Constitutional rights. But the hypocrisy is ludicrous especially when the United States government has legitimately meddled in foreign elections overtly & covertly to influence elections across the world. According to a scholar from Carnegie Mellon, Dov Levin, the United States has meddled in 81 elections, while Russia has 36 on its record. These numbers are only from 1946 to 2000, so I can just imagine what it is now. Could the number be 60 in 18 years? Don’t forget we did have Bush & Obama.What if the social media platforms decide to change their algorithms under the “umbrella” of optimization, favoring a certain political group right before a midterm election? Meddling! That would be a light term. Data Predators like Google, Facebook, Microsoft, etc. have OVERVALUED their Service and Under Valued their Customer & Base. Hell, I even include Google, because they manipulate search results to favor content with a progressive bias. When you consider the whole progressive media package, the impact on our elections must be seen as clearly tilting the playing field away from our rights and our Constitution. We Are The Product! We’ve recently learned that FB’s AI listens to our private conversations, companies and private citizens have tested it & found it 100% true. Well, sure enough, they opened FB & wham! Then soon after mentioning specific topics, they found ads on their timeline about recent privately discussed issues they just had in their own homes, workplaces, etc. They are the modern day Santa Clause, “He sees you when you’re sleepingHe knows when you’re awakeHe knows if you’ve been bad or goodSo be good for goodness sake!” How could we forget Cambridge Analytica? They baited users, and let our privacy rights be violated more than what Facebook was already allowed, more than we even did initially. All of this in the name to be “entertained.” Yet we only know of few risks, there are many more to come. Just recently The Guardian reported that Facebook filed for a patent to monitor our television habits through cell phones, tablets, and other devices through microphone enabling inaudible signals. Here is an abstract of the patent; An online system analyzes broadcast content viewed by individuals in a household. Each individual in the household is associated with a client device on which a software application module is executed. When the software application module detects one or more broadcasting signals of a content item broadcasted to the household, the software application module records the ambient audio, including audio from the broadcasting device. The software application module sends an identifier of the individual associated with the client device, an ambient audio fingerprint derived from the recorded ambient audio, and time information for the recorded ambient audio to the online system. The online system, based on the ambient audio data, identifies the corresponding individual and content item and logs an impression for the content item upon a determination that there was an impression of the identified content item by the identified individual. Yet Facebook emphatically claims they would never use it. I call Bull S***! Twitter yesterday began purging along with its brothers Facebook, Google, Apple, and Spotify social media account as a result of the InfoWars lawsuit. But it’s not only that, they increased this purging because Candace Owen called out Twitter for its algorithmic hypocrisy. Infowarss found it’s various social media accounts suspended. It also removed many libertarian accounts, suspended alternative media accounts and suspended the account of Daniel McAdams who is the Director of the Ron Paul Institute. As much as I don’t like InfoWars this is a war on the 1st Amendment plain and simple. If they lose this lawsuit this will be cataclysmic. They are watching…? Snowden, Assange & WikiLeaks warned us. If you look at your Windows Explorer you can see for yourself. Xbox, Google Apps, Trusted Installer, RPC, Syncs, Wifi, Bluetooth, Windows Defender, Network, etc. Most apps are used as backdoors. They have 100s on computers. We can’t forget contributors and enablers like IBM, HP & Cisco, just to name the big guys. Since these practices break and violate so many laws, the illegality of them, wouldn’t you think the government would do something about it? Right? It’s not just the operating systems, the newer motherboards allow for in-depth surveillance. From keeping up with technology updates, and the announcements will keep you informed on top of that. Also, independently they add system software, entertainment apps, updates, networks, etc., just to snoop. These are major problems that have surfaced, but at what cost to regular people? What’s next? Who will get hurt next? There is blame that should be given directly to the C.I.A. So much of what is going on today politically, specifically with government interferences and infringement of rights, is because of the C.I.A. This what they call blowback. Now we have to reap what they have sown across the world. For decades politicians have warned about the C.I.A. like Kennedy, Eisenhower, Ron Paul and countless others about their destructive meddling and overreach in power. This is importantly evident when you have John Brennan former C.I.A. Chief lying to the American people in front of Congress under oath about spying on the Senate. Hell who can forget James Clapper former United States Director of National Intelligence lying to American citizens about spying on us and using drones on American soil to target private citizens. That was directly in front of Congress under oath. The Fix Is In! Donald Trump is correct in his opinion in calling the agency a “rogue organization.” Senator Chuck Schumer called President Trump dumb for trying to attack the intelligence agencies because of their cowboyish ways. Here is a list of government interventionism on the C.I.A.’s behalf:Afghanistan 1980s *Somalia 1993Yugoslavia 1999-2000 *Ecuador 2000 *Afghanistan 2001 *Venezuela 2002 *Iraq 2003 *Haiti 2004 *Somalia 2007 to presentHonduras 2009Libya 2011 *Syria 2012Ukraine 2014 * The asterisks* indicate a case where the CIA overthrew a government. Source: Ron Paul Institue For Peace and Prosperity. Source: Ron Paul Institue For Peace and Prosperity. All the information these guys have will be used at their own will to harm someone. Furthermore, having this information allows for horrible outcomes that can increase to become the norm. Manipulation with information is how the C.I.A. works, and the social media platforms provide it at their disposal. Dear Congress, grow some balls, and ‘Tear Down’ These Unconstitutional THUGS. Time is running out. The United States government is not the victim, the people of this country are.This Is War We Need To Protect ?? Please Subscribe Below  - [The Devil Is In The Vatican?](https://finflam.com/is-pope-francis-evil/): If you’ve paid attention since Pope Francis has become Pope, he has had a tremendous effect on world leadership. However, he has gone above and beyond any Pope that I have seen to change the church by what he says instead of what he does. Sure, many things he advocates are legitimately necessary, but so much of what he says is not in favor of Jesus Christ. I’m Catholic, but I am not a fan of this Pope nor the last one, nor the previous one before him. Here, in my opinion, are the most angering comments made by Pope Francis against my God he supposedly serves. The Controversy Pope Francis gave an “interview” to Italian Journalist Eugenio Scalfari, whose work set social media on fire. In this, “interview” Scalfari quoted Pope Francis saying, “there is no hell.” Scalfari also went on to say Pope Francis stated: “souls just vanish.” The Catholic Reporter has come out and denied these statements merely saying it was not an interview, but only a meeting. Interestingly the doubt that hovered over the Scalfari “interview” screams legit now. Think of it, never before has Scalfari lied about his works, this is his fifth “interview” with Pope Francis, the Vatican has even reprinted Scalfari works, according to insiders Scalfari is indeed the Popes favorite journalist. More importantly, the Pope himself has never come out denying anything that he was accused of saying. Controversy Continues… Late last year the Pontiff suggested he wanted to change the Lord’s prayer. He wanted to change it because he believes we don’t understand the meaning nor translation. The specific phrase in “Our Father” “lead us not into temptation.” Apparently, the Pontiff believes we aren’t intelligent enough to know what is being said. Moreover, hypothetically speaking if we were to allow him to alter the Lord’s prayer this would give him the power to do much more. Who’s to say he wouldn’t? Isn’t he already trying to lay out a new foundation in his eyes? Perhaps The Largest…. The Pope has called for prison reform, yet he has continued to play the game of hot potato with accused pedophiles(priests). Accusations have stacked up in regards to abuse, yet continues the practice of moving priests from parish to parish. There has been the tremendous controversy over Bishop Juan Barros cover-up of sex abuse in Chile from priest Fernando Karadima. The Pope has got major heat for his comments, “the day you bring me proof, then I will speak.” Step Down Francis Since when is it holy to protect evil people & question the words of God. Isn’t it anti-Christian if you say there is no hell? Because to believe in one, you have to believe the other exists just as much as the other. To say there is no punishment for souls says that Christ isn’t real and he never died for our sins. What would be the point of having a soul? Exorcisms Exorcisms have gone up around the world enormously, 500,000 alone in Italy. Father Gabriele Amorth is an exorcist and has a terrifying take on where the devil is. Father Gabriele has said the acts of evil coming alive through people is proof that there is an Anti-Christ raging war on the Holy See. He went as far to say, “the devil resides in the Vatican, and you can see the consequences.” Oddly enough late last year the pope had chilling words describing the devil. When interviewed by TV2000 Francis said, “He is evil, he’s not like mist. He’s not a diffuse thing, he is a person. I’m convinced that one must never converse with Satan – if you do that, you’ll be lost….. He’s more intelligent than us, and he’ll turn you upside down, he’ll make your head spin. He always pretends to be polite – he does it with priests, with bishops. That’s how he enters your mind. But it ends badly if you don’t realise what is happening in time. (We should tell him) go away” But we know if there is any worry about this pope and his allegiances, Francis will have to answer to God himself when his time is up. God Help Us? How do you feel? - [?Trump's Supreme Court ?](https://finflam.com/%f0%9f%97%bdtrumps-supreme-court-%f0%9f%8f%9b/): Huge news this past weekend, and a tremendous victory for privacy rights. On Friday, June 22nd, 2018, the long-awaited outcome in Carpenter v. the United States was decided. The Supreme Court of the United States held 5-4 that police need the warrant to get location information from cell phone tower sites. This has major implications for privacy laws, 4th Amendment search & seizure, and legal conceptions of digital information and devices gathering by 3rd parties. This Carpenter v. United States decision was boosted on the foundation of three prior vital privacy cases. In the United States v. Miller, the decision addressed police accessing business records held by third parties. Also, in Smith v. Maryland, this case addressed police access to non-content phone records. Finally, in the United States v. Jones, it dealt with police use of a geo-location device. I’m glad the Supreme Court is beginning to comprehend the surveillance power of smartphone technologies. GPS turned on allows anyone with the correct tools to know where you are and where you have been, from months to years in the past. It’s a wonder that it took a Supreme Court judgment to ensure warrantless tracking would no longer be freely permitted. Should this decision really be cause for celebration? Just for the restoration of a constitutional right? Yes and no. The practice can and will continue I believe, it’s just not usable in court when not permitted by warrant. Bush and Obama had gone a long way towards eliminating our right to privacy solely in the name of “national INsecurity”. This is definitely a cause to celebrate for the surveillance state to end. Maybe, time will tell, but I still think the neo-cons will continue violating privacy laws and violating the constitution. This also can mean non-disclosures in violation of laws continuing solely in the name of so-called National Security reasons. Justice Roberts has allowed for only two exceptions in obtaining an individuals location without a warrant. The first exception is in emergency cases pertaining to bomb threats, child abductions, and active shootings. The second exception is whether law enforcement seeking a smaller window of records in seven days constitute a fourth amendment search. - [Operation Broken Heart?](https://finflam.com/operation-broken-heart%f0%9f%92%94/): Operation Broken Heart has been underway for the past several months. This operation entailed a highly targeted sting to trap sex offenders, traffickers and pedophiles. According to the Department of Justice, this sting took place during the months of March, April & May of this year. More than 2,300 pedophiles have been arrested nationwide. Every state in the United States participated in this joint sting. Involving agencies across local, state and federal levels. I have not been a fan of the Attorney General’s lately, but Jeff Sessions I applaud you. Jeff Sessions had much to say on this; “No child should ever have to endure sexual abuse.We at the Department of Justice are determined to strike back against these repugnant crimes,” he added. “It is shocking and very sad that in this one operation, we have arrested more than 2,300 alleged child predators and investigated some 25,200 sexual abuse complaints.Any would-be criminal should be warned: this Department will remain relentless in hunting down those who victimize our children.” Thank God and let’s all pray that they continue to round up these people, some of whom were probably victims of the same thing. There aren’t any excuses, but that’s the reality of it, it bigger than people realize. It pisses me off that certain shit gets covered heavily regarding kids and guns 24 hours a day, however, 2,300 pedophiles arrested with over 25,200 complaints of crimes against children get no coverage from CNN, MSNBC, or CBS. Yet Fox is the only one that covered it.Even though this operation was 3 months, 383 children have been identified. These kids may have been saved from future abuse, god willing. The abused will never be able to get their innocence back since it was stolen from them.Now, what happens? Will the kids be thrown back in the system?Foster care systems in this country don’t have a great reputation for keeping track of their children. Remember my article on 74 missing children from Kansas foster homes?If the operation name for this sting doesn’t make you feel some type of way, then I don’t know what can.Operation ‘Broken Heart’ is just the beginning. There is an epidemic in this country and beyond. None of those arrested were identified. If anything is to be realized, its that good is conquering evil. To read more from the Department of Justice on this issue please visit, https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/more-2300-suspected-online-child-sex-offenders-arrested-during-operation-broken-heart   - [Trumps Hidden Genius](https://finflam.com/trumps-hidden-genius/): Whatever tactics that are being psychologically committed by the President of the United States to the world just might be genius. The Process Trump’s international position according to Jeffrey Goldberg is under the umbrella of, “ We’re America Bitch.” His administration also depicts his doctrine from, “No Friends, No Enemies” to “ Permanent destabilization creates American advantage.” As I write this article President Trump is meeting with Supreme Leader of North Korea Kim Jong-un. It makes me scratch my head that the same people who praised President Obama’s sanctions on North Korea hate & scorn Trump for his efforts of meeting with Kim Jong-un today. It’s quite a tragedy, hate has forced many of us blind and to go against our own interests. But those people forget the best diplomacy aren’t sanctions, its trade. The truth in this disruption of common sense now is that policy is and will always be the issue, not politics. People forget this. This summit had little to do with trade though. It dealt with historic diplomacy. If we got anything specific, it’s perhaps a path towards dialogue and peace. I think Kim is realizing that socialism and communism don’t work, perhaps its more economic based. If so, Kim deserves credit for that. There are no losers in this just winners. You must give credit to the four countries of North & South Korea, The United States & China. Criticism You have heard the critics of Trump rip him for not doing anything and lacking substance within the summit, however that is a complete lie. They say it’s not trustworthy, however, it’s a lie as well. If people didn’t trust Trump and his tactics the market would show it, it hasn’t, it’s sustained. The market automatically contradicts his critics. This is not a concerted strategy to shake U.S. alliances & to realign America with corrupt autocratic regimes. Nor is it dependent on transactional relationships. Negotiations and dialogue are a good thing. The neocons hate it because of the effort made. If we don’t stand by our Democratic principles & our allies that share them, every policy we care about will get screwed. It is counter-productive if the status quo continues, no process equals no progress. Again, the media is more upset at Trump perhaps getting Kim Jong-un to commit to a full denuclearization deal than they are about Obama Administration trying to give Iran secret access to the financial system of the United States. We must seek to broaden our coalition. We must work with those who we frequently disagree with. We must above all, hold an ironclad commitment to a free, open & democratic society where political dissent is welcomed home and abroad. Trustworthy? The question becomes out of all of this can Kim Jong-un be trusted? To be fair we can’t forget North Korea previously pledged denuclearization in 1985, 1992, 1994, 2002, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2008, 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2016, while their leader has starved millions, runs concentration camps, killed political opponents, his brother, his uncle. Can this change? Yes, I am optimistic. I have to be. President Trump gives me that cushion. We Are Here We went from rocket man to a meeting, well if this isn’t gameplay, I don’t know what is. But I do, It’s genius. [yikes-mailchimp form=”1″ title=”1″] - [Trump Trophy Hunting Legalized?](https://finflam.com/trump-trophy-hunting-legalized/): Trophy Hunting In America It’s appalling that the state of Wyoming has legalized game hunting of Grizzly Bears. The hunters will be allowed to kill up to 23 bears. For the first time in 40 years, the state of Wyoming will allow hunters to hunt and kill grizzly bears. It’s come after more than a year after federal protection was lost and removed grizzlies off of the endangered species protection act. This is just as ridiculous as the Trump administration supposedly allowing game hunters to bring elephant parts to the United States as a trophy. African elephant populations were once over 5,000,000 more than a hundred years ago, now the population staggers at a population of just 400,000 Yesterday was also interesting and aggravating for animal rights activists because the trump administration is talking about reversing the Obama ban on baiting brown bears with diverse techniques on some Alaskan lands. A few of those techniques include bacon and doughnut baiting, hunting bears with dogs, killing wolves and killing black bears in their dens. And for the kicker, using motorboats to shoot swimming caribou, according to NBC News. Is this not cruel and unusual punishment? With this administrations Secretary of Interior Ryan Zinke’s avid game hunting history, animals and activist beware. He has pushed to be more pro-trophy game hunting and it’s evident. Zinke announced last year that October would be National Hunting & Fishing month. Zinke also went further in his agenda and had the game “Big Buck Hunter” installed at the headquarters of the Interior Department. Hunting is fine with me as long as you eat it, but killing for sport is not right. The United States has and supports 6,000 preserves and exotic ranches at country clubs, gun clubs, ranches, etc., for killing animals for sport. [a - [Nikki Haley Not Ambassador Worthy](https://finflam.com/nikki-haley-not-ambassador-worthy/): I am disgusted and disappointed that United Nations Ambassador representative for the United States walked out yesterday of a Security Council meeting. She walked out right before the Palestinian envoy began to speak. Actions like this will simply cause much larger problems down the road between the United States and its allies and even its enemies. This a disrespectful act of nondiplomacy, especially after the killings of Palestinians on the border of Gaza several days ago. Haley defended the Israeli acts by saying they acted in “restraint”. As reported there were approximately 2,771 injured and 50 killed Palestinians on the border of Gaza. Moreover, the U.N’s middle east envoy stated, ” there was no justification & no excuse” for the killings. He asked for Israel to avoid using deadly force, and utilize it only as a last resort. The Europeans on the council demanded that Hamas does not provoke Israel, and for Israel not to engage with such tactics. Much of the council did not agree with Nikki Haley on her stances nor support Israel’s actions. Many of the council were against the embassy proposal in Jerusalem, to begin with. Many members are calling for an investigation into the killings on the border, particularly China, mainly because of the death toll itself. And the US wonders why it angers Middle East nations or why they consider them biased in favor of Israel. There are many ways to diplomacy and justifying killings or blaming hidden protests agendas doesn’t cut it. If we can talk to one another let’s do it. Walking away from her primary responsibility to : “maintain international peace and security, and to that end: to take effective collective measures for the prevention and removal of threats to the peace, and for the suppression of acts of aggression or other breaches of the peace”. [yikes-mailchimp form=”1″ title=”1″] - [Netanyahu Destruction](https://finflam.com/israel-netanyahu/): Trump stop protecting Israel’s oligarch. Netanyahu is destroying the world. His leadership or lack thereof, has become a detriment to the state of Israel and the world. According to Al Jazeera, since the protests have begun on March 30, 90 Palestinian have been killed and over 12,000 injured. As the Al Jazeera reporters were live reporting on the border yesterday, their cameras caught Israeli drones targeting them with tear gas. Israeli soldiers killed 59 Palestinians & injured 2,771 in the bloodiest day in Gaza since the 2014 war. Meanwhile, the U.S. is celebrating occupation by opening its Embassy in Jerusalem. However, we should understand that reports have it as Hamas had paid $1,000 to protesters to storm the border. The Israeli army has declared that human rights laws do not apply to the Great Gaza March. They even stated that its a “state of war”. The “Great Return March” protests yesterday lasted about 10 hours. During that time, Israeli snipers shot about 1,400 protesters. So on average, more than 2 protesters were shot by Israeli forces every minute throughout the protests. 35,000 protesters gathered at the border fence and thousands more within half a mile of the vicinity, according to Israeli Defence Forces. The white house is blaming and pointing the finger at Hamas. Here is what they had to say, “The responsibility for these tragic deaths rests squarely with Hamas,” White House deputy press secretary Raj Shah said. “Hamas is intentionally and cynically provoking this response and as the secretary of state (Mike Pompeo) said, Israel has a right to defend itself.” This is not a way to celebrate the 70th anniversary of Israel. Also, yesterday baby Leila al-Ghandour (8 months) who died after inhaling tear gas shot by Israeli occupation forces on Palestinians at the eastern borders of Gaza yesterday. Stop this killing. Find peace. Isn’t it ironic that those who stand against oppression, racism and tyranny in the United States simply disappear when it comes to Palestine or most any other country fighting the same fight. - [U.S. Soldier Suicides & More](https://finflam.com/how-do-you-feel-about-suicide%f0%9f%94%aa/): Suicides account for over 1% of all deaths in the United States and are the tenth leading cause of deaths in this country according to Suicidology.org. What the hell is going on here??? I mean seriously WHAT IS HAPPENING! And Why? Social Media When I was a child I never had cell phones or tablets or anything of that sort, I had action figures. I was consumed by toys or tv I’m not going to lie. But the times have evolved dramatically, I’m not even 30. Yet, 2018 shows the vasts transformations and progressions of technology. Children are now consumed by electronics more than at any time in modern history. It isn’t let’s mess with speakers, cars and tv’s it’s where my iPod that has all those in one. They also provide apps that are software that provides specific tasks and conducts custom demands for the user. Hugh Brady, vice-chancellor of Bristol says the burden of social media is causing astronomical effects of depression, suicides & severe mental breakdowns. The rise has also seen increased record-breaking frequency across the globe to student counseling services. The Journal of Clinical Psychological Science reports that 70% of all teens who use smartphones more than an hour a day are likely to have suicidal feelings. Almost 50% of girls reported feeling sad or depressed leading them to contemplate suicide. Guys this is out of hand, please, take the phones away, please. Maybe disabling certain functions of the phone could do some good and perhaps save a life. Military I just read a study stating last year around 45,000 thousand people killed themselves in this country. Moreover, an astonishing 1/4 of those suicides were from military veterans. Since 2009 veterans have accounted for around 20% of all suicides and as stated it has risen every year. Over 7,400 were from the military alone and are 21% higher risks than the national average. The new study(CDC) says since 2001 the suicide rate rose 25% for veterans. I am in awe that 494,169 people visited a hospital for injuries due to self-harm behavior, suggesting that approximately 12 people harm themselves (not necessarily intending to take their lives) for every reported death by suicide. I am honestly heartbroken by this next fact. When the Military Suicide Research Consortium (MSRC) asked nearly 100 soldiers why they chose to kill themselves, every single soldier listed the same reason out of 33 reasons provided. The soldiers simply said, “ a desire to end intense emotional distress.” If that doesn’t send chills down your spine I don’t know what can. God bless all of them. Drugs/Substances Substance abusers have a dramatically higher rate of suicide completion by 6% according to the NCBI. The NCBI also claims that women who abuse substances have a 6-9% higher probability of completing the act than men who abuse alcohol and drugs are 2-3% higher. Now I’ve never believed that suicide is the answer for or to anything but thankfully those who attempt the action once, 90% of them will never try again (Owens, D., Horrocks, J., & House, A. 2002, September 01). That’s a good thing. Fentanyl and methadone continue to be the top opioid killers in the country. 63,632 Americans overdosed on drugs in 2016, 66% of these deaths were indeed by opioid or prescription drugs(CDC). The rate has increased by nearly 22% affecting men from their mid 20’s to mid-’40s. Please Subscribe Below Works Cited Dragisic, T., Dickov, A., Dickov, V., & Mijatovic, V. (2015, June). Drug Addiction as Risk for Suicide Attempts. Retrieved August 30, 2017, from https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4499285/# Owens, D., Horrocks, J., & House, A. (2002, September 01). Fatal and non-fatal repetition of self-harm: Systematic review. Retrieved August 30, 2017, from http://bjp.rcpsych.org/content/181/3/193.long Drapeau, C. W., & McIntosh, J. L. (for the American Association of Suicidology). (2016). U.S.A. suicide 2015: Official final data. Washington, DC: American Association of Suicidology, dated December 23, 2016, downloaded from http://www.suicidology.org. QuickStats: Suicide Rates for Teens Aged 15–19 Years, by Sex — the United States, 1975–2015. MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep 2017;66:816. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.15585/mmwr.mm6630a6 https://msrc.fsu.edu/news/study-reveals-top-reason-behind-soldiers-suicides https://www.psychologicalscience.org/publications/clinical - [Ron Paul “Last Hope”](https://finflam.com/ron-paul-was-our-last-hope/): The Godfather In the perfect world, we should’ve witnessed a Ron Paul Presidency. I think Americans wanted to change too late. He was the change we needed and has the change we so sought in 2016. Why Ron Paul? There is only 1, and will ever only be 1, Ron Paul. Ron Paul is the proclaimed Godfather of consistency and ethics in U.S. politics. Paul, however, is retired now as of 2013. He was considered the most honest and intellectually sound candidate there had been in politics for decades. He got the name Dr. No because he never voted for a bailout, a deficit or anything the constitution didn’t permit. Ron Paul served in the United States Air Force in the 1960s and later practiced medicine in Obstetrician-gynecology. Ron Pauls political journey has been a unique one. He is a three-time presidential candidate. Two as a Republican and one as a libertarian. He served as a United States congressman for over 3 decades in the great State of Texas. He was dubbed the defender of liberty. How could you not want to vote for this guy? The Ron Paul Revolution Granted the revolution may have begun before the 2008 presidential election, but the Ron Paul Revolution was brought to the masses in 2007. When Ron Paul entered that stage amongst notable Republican candidates as Mitt Romney & John McCain, he stood out and shined. When he spoke in the first Republican debate and kept speaking there was something different, it was the truth we were hearing, not staged rhetoric. Paul was consistent with his views and his implementation of ideology in American politics. He wanted no war unless declared by Congress, no federal reserve, reduction of big government, emphasized constitutional supremacy and obedience, shutting down the CIA, IRS, NSA and government departments, among many others. He was heavy on the withdrawal of funds and occupancies from foreign nations. But with these stances, mainstream media refused to cover Paul. But in the age of the internet, he was able to be heard. Because of the internet and the ideals, Paul represented he was the most searched term following the debates and even had more youtube subscribers than Barack Obama. The gorilla work he and his supporters put in had come to life. However, despite his second run at the office, he didn’t get the party’s nomination. But Ron being Ron he refused to endorse any candidate, why? Because there were none worthy of his endorsement because there were no differences between them. 2012, the year that was. He was “the champion of liberty”. Ron Paul realized he was not going to win the majority in a Republican primary but he did find a way around it that could count, delegates. Paul was on a delegate strategy that would force a Republican convention. He knew to construct a strategy like this was doable since the delegate collecting has nothing to do with a popular vote when it’s more precise targeted voting. At the convention, his supporters were arrested, kicked out and threatened because the Republican establishment was afraid of the power they possessed. Ron Paul never gave up. He showed what the little man can do when grassroots efforts pay off. If you have a great message that touches the hearts and souls of many Americans, we will listen. The struggle is when so many Americans seem brainwashed to follow the status quo, they fail to shed the continuity of old than to adapt to something new and better. What’s happened because of it? There are so much hate and anger that has been perpetuated by the past 4 presidents. Stemming from polarization between race relations to class warfare and demonization of wealth & income inequality just to name a few. Effects I’m not a Republican anymore, I’m a Libertarian. But during the 2008 & 2012 elections, I saw what young and woke people yearned for. We saw Ron Paul and his message of liberty, freedom, and prosperity, it clicked. He was able to motivate people. He motivated Americans to care about rights, love of country and the United States Constitution. More than Obama did, better and differently. Since 2008 I’ve voted for Ron Paul, even in 2016 when he wasn’t on the ballot. I voted my heart, soul, and conscience. I learned rhetoric wasn’t important if the action following it meant nothing coming from a liar. I then appreciated truth and facts, especially when spoken & carried out by an honest man. I have him to thank for making me a better judge of character. We have yet to hear a message close to his, and I doubt we will for a long time. It’s been eleven years since I first saw him capture an audience hungry for truth. We will never see anyone match him in intellect, consistency or integrity. For me and I assume many others, he was our last hope. But when I need guidance and truth politically, I can still find him on the thing that made people fall in love with Ron Paul, the internet (YouTube). He now has a youtube channel, the Ron Paul Liberty Report. I hope Ron is here for a long time, we need him. When that day comes, and the Lord takes him, the hero he became to so many will be missed, and we will be eternally grateful. Thank you, Ron Paul. - [Cannibalism Legalized](https://finflam.com/cannibalism-legalized/): Mad Scientist On March 3, 2018, biologist Richard Dawkins advocated eating human meat. He was perplexed for some odd reason that there may even be a taboo against cannibalism. He hoped it would become a reality by the end of 2018. Really? Am I being punked right now? Dawkins based his urge for this on there being no desecration, no killing, no corpses & no bad consequences at all. Therefore, with no negativity humans would come to his realization and just enjoy it. There is no way in hell any person, sane, would commit to this. I think most people don’t even like the idea of eating cloned meat whatsoever, much less anything lab created. The first lab-grown meat was created in 2013, so even that’s relatively new. The meat was grown by a pharmacologic in the Netherlands. Cannibalism itself is unsafe for biological reasons alone, not to mention ethical. From the ethical standpoint, do you really need me to tell you eating your neighbor is not a good idea? God, what is wrong with the human mind anymore. I mean many of us may screw like rabbits but we don’t need to eat them, as some do newborns in bad conditions. If cannibalism became normalized, many souls would disappear. The soul identifies who we are and what we are. If cannibalism was widespread people would stop seeing people as people. Individuals are essential to mankind, more so than a group of people. I believe the 1 in 500, is more important than the 500 itself. A populous is good when identifying a group, but every person needs to identify with themselves and only them in order to be unique. The human body is 125,822 calories according to James Cole archaeologist from the University of Brighton. Sounds good right? But eating human meat can cause severe damage. Prions are indeed a huge risk in consuming human flesh. “Prions are proteins that can adopt two different forms, a normal form, and a misfolded form.” In animals, there are severe risks of attaining too many prions, especially in cows because it causes mad cow disease. Even consuming human brains can lead to another brain deteriorating disease known as Kuru disease. Kuru is the human version of mad cow. Ulcers, HIV, constipation, seizures, are all diseases you can get consuming human meat. Just Don’t Eat Anybody - [Social Media Killing Our 1st Amendment!](https://finflam.com/our-1st-amendment-is-dying-social-media-makes-our-heart-miss-our-brain/): Amending Social Media! It seems as if tech companies are having more say and are being given more power to restrict the speech of all types. Recently the American Defamation League has come out with a video on how they plan to control content. The companies that favoring this trend are Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and Google, YouTube parent company. Now the question is are these companies doing this based on ideological reasons. Are the public companies infringing on the 1st amendment? Are there any more conduits for free expressions? The American Defamation League has created an online hate index that detects hate speech using artificial intelligence algorithms. It will gather results of hate speech so that tech companies “understand the extent of hateful conduct on their platforms. Thus, creating community-based definitions of hate speech. If this indeed is so, Americans should determine how they define it individually. Companies regardless of what the judgment says are not individuals. But with ease, we have access to the social media outlets of our choosing because it entices reactions in favor and opposed. Yet these companies are the same ones attempting to figure out how to raise the dopamine levels in each user, in spite of all the negative flack people get for being on their respective platform. Even the former Facebook president Sean Parker admitted that its founders knew, ” they were creating something addictive. ‘That exploited vulnerability in human psychology’. ” They hate ‘hate speech’ but love the interactions it causes on their platforms, therefore it seems as if they perpetuate it, doesn’t it? Facebook alone has 2 billion users. As recent as March 5, 2018, The Guardian published a story regarding former Facebook & google employees starting a campaign to end tech addiction. According to research by Common Sense, it found that teenagers consume more than 9 hours of media/day while tweens consume 6 hours/day. Moreover, an additional & separate study was conducted by psychologist Jean Twenge discovered that 56% of daily digital media users are more likely to say they are unhappy, while 27% say they are depressed. Is losing our freedom of speech worth social media? No! Is our time worth the loss of true interaction and intimacy? No! Are we worth more? Yes - [74 Children Missing From Kansas Foster Homes](https://finflam.com/over-70-children-missing-from-kansas-foster-homes/): Where Are They Kansas? I cannot seem to wrap my mind around how more than 70 children went missing from the Kansas foster care system. Not one person seems to know where they’ve gone. Lawmakers have no idea what has happened and when Kansas State Senator Laura Kelly asked the Department of Children & Families, they knew nothing of it. The outrage began in late last year in 2017, most of the children missing are young girls. Two of the specific contractors are KVC & Saint Francis Community Services. Kansas is the first state in the country to privatize its child welfare system in 1996. Is this the reason for this happening because it is privatized? Or merely incompetent workers and leadership to protect children? There are 7,000 foster children in the state of Kansas alone. It’s not rare that children run away from foster homes, it’s common, but according to a KVC spokesperson, “it’s the case in every state.” This may be a fact, but it’s not the answer to the problem nor the solution. The National Center For Missing & Exploited Children reported there were 25,000 runaways in 2017, that’s just to them. The NCMEC says, “one in seven were likely victims of child sex trafficking. Of those, 88 percent were in the care of social services when they went missing.” In 2016 there were 8.2 million cases reported to the NCMEC tipline regarding sexual abuse images, child sex trafficking, sexual molestation & extortion. Over the years the amount of missing children has risen. KVC reports it is missing 38 children while Saint Francis Community Services 36 children respectively. There are 27 million people who are victims of human trafficking in the World. 83% of that number are sex trafficked. 80% are women, 50% are children from that 80%. 800,000 are moved and traded over borders yearly. The average age of victims is 12 years old. Each person is forced to sleep with up to 40 people a night at $90 each time. They are estimated to make at least $250,000 a year. California is king of the top 3 States for trafficking, following are Utah and Washington. 1-2% are rescued. 30,000 will die annually. 74 children don’t just disappear. - [American Prisons Numbers](https://finflam.com/american-prisons-by-the-numbers/): These Are The Numbers… Since 2015 126,000 prisoners were held in privately operated facilities under the jurisdiction of 29 states and the federal Bureau of Prisons. That’s an 83% increase since 1999, according to the Bureau of Justice Statistics. The total U.S. prison population increased by 12% during that span. Both the private and overall U.S. prison populations have declined at a steady pace though. The private prison population has shrunk by 8% since its peak in 2012, while the overall prison population has fallen by 5% since its peak in 2009. The state private prison population peaked in 2012 with 96,774 prisoners, while the federal private prison population reached its peak a year later in 2013, with 41,159 prisoners. CCA & GEO have made 100’s of millions of dollars. And high recidivism has brought back nearly 50% of inmates within 3 years of release making more of them. - [Is Israel Becoming A Problem?](https://finflam.com/israel-is-becoming-a-problem/): Why Israel? The Israeli government allows Jewish people to have guns but do not permit non-Jewish people to own guns and have sentenced many Palestinians to 20-year prison sentences for throwing rocks. 75% of Americans believe we should stop sending aid to Israel and that same 75% believe we are sending too much money to Israel. Facebook & Google complies with 95% of Israeli Government commands to delete content that the government says incites Palestinian violence, inciting content or opinions simply criticizing the state of Israel, while YouTube complies with 80%, Minister of Justice Ayelet Shaked says. When confronted with these claims Facebook, Google & YouTube representatives declined to comment. Ayelet Shaked also said any criticism of Israel is Anti-Semitic, and any U.S. criticism distorts reality. 45 U.S. Senators & 237 U.S. Congressmen supported a bill that makes boycotting Israel a crime. But as the ACLU pointed out it’s purely contradictory to the 1st Amendment of the United States Constitution. The Bill proposed a minimum fine of $250k and a maximum of $1,000,000 and a 20-year prison sentence for even merely speaking your beliefs and criticism of the state. - [Social Media Linked To Suicides & High Rates Of Mental Illness](https://finflam.com/social-media-linked-to-suicides-high-rates-of-mental-illness/): Social Media Poison Social media is causing a global mental health crisis among young people, according to the chief of a university hit by suicides among students.Hugh Brady, vice-chancellor of Bristol says the burden of social media is causing astronomical effects of depression, suicides & severe mental breakdowns. The rise has also seen increased record-breaking frequency across the globe to student counseling services. The false imagery of perfection glorified by social media outlets like Instagram & Facebook are mounting pressures on persons across the globe. As if the burdens young people face every day aren’t complicated enough, they have to implement false imagery of perfection and extreme happiness all the time. Social media and many people of my generation have not helped. This burden of false imagery that “they” must portray strips away the most important thing most have been taught, but forgot, the individual. The forcing of people to fall into groups has risen by society across the board, and people do it now it seems subconscious since it has become such a norm. How can a kid be a kid? How can they be themselves? While another child puts that pressure on his fellow mate, that same child faces the same obstacles. It has become toxic to a whole new level. How can those same children grow into an adult and find love, and yet when they do, it fails. Then we wonder why. Granted it’s not the entirety, but when investing in a relationship you should love that person for who they are, not who they portray. Yet 99.9% of adults have seen the fakeness implemented on Facebook & Instagram by their friends and or themselves at least once. Brady also warned about the social media age, “It’s not OK to have a bad day.” He also suggested that Bristol University is looking at a detox program for social media users. Everyone should take notice reading this and please share this with your friends and family. Thank you and God bless.   - [Best Pro Wrestlers Ever](https://finflam.com/best-pro-wrestlers-ever/): Best Wrestlers Ever What makes someone the best wrestler ever? Okay, it starts off with how good they were in the ring, on the microphone, their mainstream appeal & legend. The Undertaker He is “The Phenom” and the impact he has had on the sport has been tremendous, but his legend is solely in my opinion sewed up in 1 word, WRESTLEMANIA. Nature Boy Ric Flair In my estimation and many out in the universe, he is the greatest professional wrestler of all time. 23x’s the World Heavyweight Champion. A 40-year career, that has had its ups and downs, but when you are a record-setting champion across all forms of sports, you’ve done something right. Stone Cold Steve Austin By far the biggest star in the history of the business. Austin set records after records and megaboomed pro-wrestling with his relatable character of breaking rules, spewing what you want & kicking your bosses butts. Hulk Hogan The BIGGEST name in the history of all pro wrestlers, the Babe Ruth of the business, The “Immortal” Hulk Hogan. The man known for the SLAM heard around the world. He slammed Andre The Giant in front of 93,000 people, the leader of the now. King of all Hulkamaniacs. Kurt Angle The man can move with anybody. He is the Ric Flair of this generation. He is the only Olympic Gold Medalist in the history of the business and for good reason. The man puts on clinics when he enters through those ropes. Macho Man Randy Savage My favorite of all time, the one and only king of madness, macho man randy savage. He could work with anybody and bring the best out the worst. The only man to compete with Hulk Hogan. Shawn Michaels The Showstopper, The Main Event, Mr. Wrestlemania, The Heart Break Kid Shawm Michaels. Even when he’s 78 he’ll be able to put on 5☆ matches. The man is that good and no matter what, he is perhaps the equivalent of the performer to Ric Flair. AJ Styles The Phenomenal One AJ Styles. If Kurt Angle was the new Ric Flair, AJ Styles is the Kurt Angle of this generation. He is that damn great, elevates the talent around him to deliver great match after great match. - [How Tough It Is For Minorities?](https://finflam.com/how-tough-it-is-for-minorities/): Let me get this right from the shit i just watched that was sent to me…… whites against trump are okay but whites for trump have white privilege? Hispanics who vote for trump are seen as traitors, but those who did not are seen as freedom fighters? Black people who vote democrat are prideful and those who are not are seen as race self hating wishful white people? What the fuck is wrong with people! In this country people can do whatever the fuck they want that does not break the law. We have individual freedoms that are granted to us by constitutional backing regardless what the fuck law enforcement does or says. We have more rights to do more than anyone in the history of the world with better checks and balances than anytime in human history. We know the world is fucked, but hurting or killing someone because they disagree with you is absurd when yet the constitution grants you the right to have that opinion you have. There is not one opinion that is better than the other, or human for that fact. - [White Privilege!!!](https://finflam.com/white-privilege/): This is an excellent argument against white privilege. All people are born in different circumstances. Yes, some of those are better, yes, some of those are worse, but if you don’t have equal rules that apply to everyone … it matters where you end up in life and what direction you’re going, not where you started. If you think that where you started is where you end up, then you’re living in a tyranny. If you think that where you started should not determine where you end up, then you’re in favor of freedom and you should get out-of-the-way, instead of just wandering around talking about how lack of privilege is an unalterable burden that you can’t overcome, that you’re just stuck. If you’re born without privilege, then you’re just stuck. - [Should the U.S. ask foreigners for their Social Media History to get their Visa?](https://finflam.com/should-the-u-s-ask-foreigners-for-their-social-media-history-to-get-their-visa/): Nearly all applicants for US visas will have to submit their social media details under newly adopted rules. The State Department regulations say people will have to submit social media names and five years’ worth of email addresses and phone numbers. An estimated 14 million travelers and 710,000 immigrants to the US each year will be affected by the changes. My question is who the hell will have time to look through 5 years of an estimated 14 million people, its sounding like China and their social currency. How will any of this be authenticated? And if the information on social media use is not submitted accurately on the visa application due to a misunderstanding, the issuance of the visa can be held up, or worse, the applicant can be rendered inadmissible for fraud or misrepresentation. This is what the questionnaire for getting a Visa on the website looks like for social media accounts looks like below: It makes me laugh because it’s as if the American government doesn’t have access to the social media accounts already, just ask Obama and NSA, CIA, FBI or whoever else is in the alphabet. Isn’t his a good idea? I’m pretty sure if needed to get a Visa I wouldn’t even get in due to my social media activity because I’m very outspoken. - [Breaking News: At least 11 people are dead & 6 hospitalized after a mass shooting in Virginia Beach, Virginia](https://finflam.com/breaking-news-at-least-11-people-are-dead-6-hospitalized-after-a-mass-shooting-in-virginia-beach-virginia/): At least 11 people are dead and 6 have been injured after a city employee opened fire at a Virginia Beach municipal center, 1 officer was shot but saved by the protective vest, according to police. According to Police, “The gunman, a longtime employee of public utilities, entered the bldg. and immediately began firing at victims on multiple floors; officers entered, secured as many victims as they could and engaged the suspect, returning fire; the suspect is dead.” CNN hosts and guests were speculating about whether the center had “active shooter drills” so people would know what to do. Really? Because normalizing active shooter drills makes it any better, it makes it worse. The police did not clarify what kind of gun was used nor did they disclose what was the motive of this tragic event. My thoughts and prayers go out to the victims and families affected by this tragedy, God bless them and protect the United States of America. We’ll have more in this story as it continues. Update: 9:05 a.m. 06/01/19 These are the victims, 11 Virginia Beach city employees. One contractor. God Bless? - [Meghan McCain Tries to Demolish Trump on 'The View'](https://finflam.com/meghan-mccain-tries-to-demolish-trump-on-the-view/): Earlier this week the WSJ reported a tarp and a barge were used to cover the USS John McCain’s name. The ship is named on behalf of three generations of McCain vets, including the former senator, who was often criticized by Trump. Trump denied knowledge of the “cover-up.” The USS John McCain was originally named for John McCain Sr. and John McCain Jr. who were both Navy Admirals. In 2018, John McCain III’s name was added as well. Combined, they served in WWI, WWII, Kore, and Vietnam. Meghan McCain didn’t take well to what the WSJ had to say: “It’s impossible to go through the grief process when my father, who’s been dead 10 months, is constantly in the news cycle because the president is so obsessed with the fact that he’s never going to be a great man like he was. When you repeatedly are attacking my father and war heroes, it creates a culture in the military where people are clearly fearful to show my father’s name, that, I think, is what has started this chain of events.” She even sent out a tweet saying, “Trump is a child who will always be deeply threatened by the greatness of my dad’s incredible life. There is a lot of criticism of how much I speak about my dad, but nine months since he passed, Trump won’t let him RIP. So I have to stand up for him. It makes my grief unbearable.” Which is a joke, if she actually wanted to pay attention to the horrible person her father was she’d know. Who can forget all the back alley deals he had with Saudis not to mention his words about making the Iraq war last 100 years. He and Bush were the instigators to get us involved in the Iraq and Afghanistan wars. He approved of sending troops to die and wanted to send more. What a soldier he was, no not at all. The president also responded to the accusations by the WSJ by saying, “I was not informed about anything having to do with the Navy Ship USS John S. McCain during my recent visit to Japan. Nevertheless, FLOTUS and I loved being with our great Military Men and Women -what a spectacular job they do!” There are officials who do confirm there was a tarp that had been placed on the stern of the ship where it read the McCain name. The tarp was placed there according to U.S. officials to “hull maintenance and preservation.” it’s been in repair mode ever since a deadly collision that killed 10 sailors a couple of years ago. The WSJ also reported much of the crew was relieved of their duty for the presidents visit alluding to sailors who had the ships name on their caps were dismissed. That was a lie, there were many navy men on board from different crews and they wanted to maintain uniformity were the speech would reach to all crews. For the part of the USS McCain crew being relieved of their daily duty, it wasn’t just them the entire base got 96 hours off. This proved once again the left and the corrupt media want Trump no matter the story and this was indeed Fake News. Please Subscribe Below - [The 2019 NBA Finals are Tonight? Who You Got?](https://finflam.com/the-2019-nba-finals-are-tonight%f0%9f%8f%86-who-you-got/): Tonight begins the NBA Finals on ABC at 8 p.m. CST live from the Scotiabank Arena in Toronto Canada. I don’t think I’ve been so excited for an NBA Finals in years just because the pressure will be on every single star in these Finals. Whoever wins the headlines will be explosive and whoever loses the headlines could get nuclear. This will be the “final” hosted NBA Finals at Oracle Arena as they look to move to a new home next year, with that said Jurrasic Park is ready to display what ‘Jurrasic World’ really looks like. There are major questions coming in this game/series regarding the Golden State Warriors and the Toronto Raptors. Golden State Warriors Will Kevin Durant Play? If Kevin Durant rejoins how will it affect the team flow in playing aggressive basketball? Should he even join the team? Will the world finally realize the Warriors never needed Kevin Durant? If the Warriors win will Steph Curry finally get his MVP? Will Steph finally show up in all the games and play consistently? Is this the end for the Warriors and Durant relationship? Who guards Kawhi? Will Durant leave Golden State? Where will he go? Will Klay Thompson stay with the Warriors? The Golden State Warriors make their fifth consecutive appearance in the NBA Finals making them the first team since the Boston Celtics to do so and the first team in the west to win the Western Conference Championship five consecutive times. The Golden State Warriors have won 4 NBA championships out of 5 attempts. The Warrior demolished Portland in a sweep for the ages being down double digits multiple times in at least 3 of the 4 games and coming back and winning. This team won’t stop and they have tons to prove to the NBA, the fans and themselves. Probable Starters: Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, Alfonzo McKinnie, Draymond Green, and Jordan Bell [democracy id=”36″] Toronto Raptors Will Kawhi’s health be 100% this series? How much time should Kawhi play per game? How will they defend Steph Curry? What happens if he doesn’t last the entire Finals? Will VanVleet show up on a consistent basis making three’s? Has Siakams free throw game been worked on since the last series? Will the game outcome for the Raptors come down to Siakams free throws in this series? If Kawhi loses will he leave Toronto? Then where? The best two way player in the NBA makes his first appearance in the NBA Finals for the first time since the actual inaugural Championship began this dynasty for the Warriors. Last time Kawhi was in an NBA Finals he was with the San Antonio Spurs and he beat Lebron James, Dwayne Wade, and Chris Bosh. Kawhi Leonard carried his team back being down 2-0 to the Milwaukee Bucks and the more than likely NBA MVP in the Giannis Antetokounmpo. Kawhi and the Raptors come back and won 4 straight games to close the series to advance to these Finals. Probable Starters: Kyle Lowry, Danny Green, Kawhi Leonard, Pascal Siakam and Marc Gasol Final Outcome I’m not sure who will win but I know I would t mind seeing the warriors prove to the world they were champions before Durant and arrived and can still do it or that the best NBA player in the world beat potentially 5 Hall of Famers and takes his place as ‘THE Man’. The Nature Boy Ric Flair was dubbed the “The Man’ meaning he was the best, he once said, “ to be the man you gotta beat the man” and that’s certainly true for Kawhi Leonard and the Toronto Raptors if they want to take the reigns from Golden State. But the 16-time heavyweight champion also said, “it’s not just about being the man it’s staying The Man” this is without a doubt the truest thing for the Warriors about maintaining their place in this game and staying relevant. - [Man sets himself on fire on the White House Lawn - Watch Video Here](https://finflam.com/man-sets-himself-on-fire-on-the-white-house-lawn-watch-video-here/): Accrodngbto the Secret Service at approximately 12:20 p.m. a man lit himself on fire on the Ellipse near 15th and Constitution Ave., Secret Service personnel are on scene assisting in rendering first aid. This is the second time this happened in just a matter of months. Video is below: - [Alyssa Milano Rips Jon Voight for supporting Trump & Goes off on Twitter](https://finflam.com/alyssa-milano-rips-jon-voight-for-supporting-trump-goes-off-on-twitter/): Alyssa Milano has been in the national headlines as of late especially since the abortion laws have been front and center on in states like Georgia, Alabama, and Missouri placing or nearly nixing the rights to abortion altogether. Milan even went as far to say for all women to hold out on sex until these new state legislation laws are overturned in court. [democracy id=”35″] Well, just this past weekend Oscar-winning and Ray Donovan star Jon Voight praised President Trump on the job he’s has done for the country and calling him the best president since Abraham Lincoln. Milano chimed in yesterday ripping the legendary actor on Twitter and here’s what she had to say: I see a total hypocrite here in Milano, I don’t know about anyone else but for her to have the audacity to echo a response like a “Trump supporter” she supposedly hates so much it didn’t take long to do the same thing towards a man who said nothing about her stances. The problem is if Jon Voight comes back and responds will someone create a narrative and call Milano a victim in Voight’s response? Voight gave praise on Trump’s successes as President, he did not comment on anything personal. I guess when Michelle Obama said “when they go low, we go high”, nobody really listened or it doesn’t apply in criticisms of people they just don’t agree with huh? That’s the problem with much of the left and some of the right, call fair for fair and suck it up. As a Twitter user said in response to her calling him a “has been” Jon Voight has One Oscar, 4 nominations, 4 Golden Globes, 11 nominations and she had Who’s the Boss and Charmed? Tell me whos winning? - [Trump Unleashes on Jussie Smollet - saying his actions were hate crimes against 'MAGA Country'](https://finflam.com/trump-unleashes-on-jussie-smollet-saying-his-actions-were-hate-crimes-against-maga-country/): Trump Implies Smollett Case Was a Hate Crime Against ‘MAGA Country’ insisting it was a crime towards everyone who is a Trump supporter and against the President himself. A judge in Chicago has ordered the file in the Jussie Smollett criminal case unsealed, saying he forfeited his rights to keep the case sealed to protect his privacy by talking to the media before and after charges were dismissed. So true! Smollett should be tried, convicted and sent to prison. One of his terms of parole should be to write a long, heartfelt apology to Trump supporters and read it on national television, why? Because everything he and the left say about Donald Trump and his supporters was everything they wanted to portray in me that they did themselves. Complete hypocrisy. - [Do you agree with Jon Voight that “Trump is the Greatest President since Lincoln”?](https://finflam.com/do-you-agree-with-jon-voight-that-trump-is-the-greatest-president-since-lincoln/): “I know that you’ll agree with me when I say that our president has our utmost respect and our love,” Voight began. “This job is not easy for he’s battling the left and their absurd words of destruction. … Our nation has been built on the solid ground from our forefathers and there is a moral code of duty that has been passed on from President Lincoln.” [democracy id=”35″] You have to give the Oscar-winning actor his props for praising Trump to the point its blasphemous to the Hollywood elite. He’s got balls and it shows, I see him channeling his inner Mickey from Ray Donovan. The left is in a panic right now probably trying to input a headline saying Jon Voight formed a club with James Woods and Clint Eastwood called the F U’s. CNN may actually draw a rating criticizing them and making bull shot claims that they share views while watching Fox and eating very soft foods while braiding their ass hairs. I applaud all these men. - [Which Part of the City Should Kansas City Host the 2023 NFL Draft?](https://finflam.com/which-part-of-the-city-should-kansas-city-host-the-2023-nfl-draft/): If you’re from Kansas City you’ve constantly heard these arguments: “We have too many hotels!” “We are overcapacity!” The big question as of yesterday is are we prepared to handle the 2023 NFL Draft? Listen we are a clean city, a lively city, we are large enough when we need it to be and small enough when we need it to be, we are America’s hidden gem. [democracy id=”34″] Kansas City shined for the MLB All-Star Game, the World Series, the Royals World Series Parade, and every year during the Big 12 Tournament. So I think the NFL Draft will do just fine here and it opens the possibility of a real football game in the winter at Arrowhead stadium for a future SuperBowl. One of the biggest questions is where should the NFL Draft be held when it comes to Kansas City? If I’ve missed somewhere in Kansas City please comment below and Vote above! - [Theresa May announces Resignation as leader of her party on Friday, June 7](https://finflam.com/theresa-may-announces-resignation-as-leader-of-her-party-on-friday-june-7/): Theresa May to quit as Conservative leader on 7 June, paving way for the contest to decide new UK prime minister. Theresa May was emotional in her farewell speech as she speaks about the “opportunity to serve the country I love”. The very same country she has been complicit in ripping the bottom from by being weak and not delivering Brexit on the promises of her party and the democratic vote, she was bad for the country and disrespected the conscience of the British people. If it doesn’t (Brexit) go through the fix was in by the people behind the curtain pulling the strings. The timetable: 3rd-5th June – Donald Trump Visits 7th June – Theresa May steps down as Leader of Conservative Party 10th June – Conservative leadership contest begins Please Subscribe Below - [Should Trump Pardon Julian Assange after DOJ Indictment Yesterday?](https://finflam.com/should-trump-pardon-julian-assange-after-doj-indictment-yesterday/): A federal grand jury in Virginia has returned a new 18-count indictment against WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, it adds 17 counts on top of the single charge he originally faced. [democracy id=”32″] The indictment charges Assange not only with getting classified info but also with publishing it. A DOJ official today rebuffed arguments that they’re targeting a journalist for reporting, saying Assange is “no journalist”, which is complete bull shit. Assange’s attorney Barry Pollack says in an email that the “unprecedented charges” against Assange pose a threat to all journalists. To all who claim Assange is no journalist please provide a definition as well as who gets to decide. Press freedom groups say the new charges against Julian Assange are unprecedented, and present a serious threat to journalists going forward, regardless whether Assange himself is considered a journalist or not. Does the U.S. believe it has the right to have a foreigner arrested and extradited to the U.S. on whatever charges it makes up? Do we rule Britain? France? Germany? Australia? Ecuador? Venezuela? Palestine?Africa? Where does it stop? Is it all truly a conspiracy? The answer just may be in part, yes. The indictment includes allegations that he aided and abetted former Army intelligence analyst Chelsea Manning’s efforts to leak classified documents to the anti-secrecy group, WikiLeaks. This indictment is also proof that the U.S. government does not need Chelsea Manning’s testimony to prosecute Assange. If you remember she’s being held in prison for refusing to testify against Assange. The DOJ is simply going to create a spectacle forcing the source to testify against a journalist they despise before trial. So now the question is, will the judge release Chelsea Manning now? They have no use for her now right? I still believe Assange in the end with his silver bullet still hiding somewhere will flip the switch and play his ace in the hole. If you want to know who my ace in the hole to flip that switch for Assange is, it can only be one man, Edward Snowden. Why? Because out of the big 3 (Assange, Manning) Snowden is the only one who is still “free”. The DOJ wants Snowden bad for releasing documents to WikiLeaks as well. [democracy id=”33″] Please Subscribe Below - [Harvey Weinstein to pay out $44 Million in Civil Lawsuit](https://finflam.com/harvey-weinstein-to-pay-out-44-million-in-civil-lawsuit/): Harvey Weinstein has reached a tentative $44M deal with women who accused him of sexual misconduct, his former film studio’s board and the New York AG to resolve lawsuits & compensate his alleged victims in this civil lawsuit. So his insurers pay but he doesn’t feel any pain? His insurers are paying $44 mil to “victims” of “crimes” that Harvey says he didn’t commit. Well, let’s get to the criminal case and lock this bastard up and throw away the key. He faces criminal charges for allegedly raping a woman in his hotel and a forcible sex act on another. This bastard should rot in prison, and we’ll have more on this story as it develops. Please Subscribe Below - [Geoffrey Rush Wins Record Amount in Defamation Case](https://finflam.com/geoffrey-rush-wins-record-amount-in-defamation-case/): Pirates of the Carribean movie star Geoffrey Rush wins a record $2.9 million in Australian currency, so that equals $1,993,418 in U.S. dollars in the defamation payout. The Oscar-winning actor had earlier offered to settle his case against The Daily Telegraph for $50,000 and an apology. Geoffrey Rush now holds the record for the largest defamation payout in Australia after The Daily Telegraph agreed to pay almost $2 million for lost earnings, on top of $850,000 in compensatory and aggravated damages, plus $42,302 in interest, that Federal Court Justice Michael Wigney previously awarded Mr. Rush to vindicate his reputation and compensate him for the “personal distress and hurt” caused by the reports. Please Subscribe Below - [Scumbag Michael Avenatti Charged with Defrauding Stormy Daniels](https://finflam.com/scumbag-michael-avenatti-charged-with-defrauding-stormy-daniels/): Federal prosecutors in New York charge Michael Avenatti with additional financial crimes, including allegedly forging the signature of his former client Stormy Daniels and diverting nearly $300,000 owed to her into his own account. [democracy id=”2″] Those doctored documents Avenatti used to divert that $300,000 was from a book deal, that he then used the money for personal and business expenses without Stormy Daniels knowing. However, Daniels had demanded to know where her money was from the publisher and Avenatti threatened to file a lawsuit against them, knowing the whole time he stole it. Avenatti is known for representing Daniels, who claims she had an affair with President Donald Trump in 2006, long before the real estate executive and reality show host ran for office. Daniels and Avenatti parted ways in March, and the porn star-turned-author hinted that she believed something was wrong. At the time of the attorney-client split, Daniels said she wanted her new attorney to “review all legal matters” that she’s been previously involved in. Avenatti is also in legal trouble with regards to extort money on wire fraud from sportswear giant Nike in the amount of $20 million. Please Subscribe Below - [XFL Names All Head Coaches & Welcomes Football Talent to Tryout](https://finflam.com/xfl-names-all-head-coaches-welcomes-football-talent-to-tryout/): As of yesterday XFL CEO & Commissioner Oliver Luck finished naming the 8th and final head coach of their 8th franchise. The XFL also just announced its Summer Showcase for 2019, it’s for football players interested in a shot at playing for the XFL here is your chance. If you have regrets don’t regret this opportunity. The New XFL is set to start in February of 2020 and will include these cities with their respective personnel: New York Team Name: TBA Team President: Janet Duch Head Coach & G.M. : Kevin Gilbride Venue: MetLife Stadium Washington D.C. Team Name: TBA Team President: Erik A. Moses Head Coach & G.M. : Pep Hamilton Venue: Audi Field Seattle Team Name: TBA Team President: Ryan Gustafson Head Coach & G.M. : Jim Zorn Venue: Century Link Field Dallas Team Name: TBA Team President: TBA Head Coach & G.M. : Bob Stoops Venue: Globe Life Park Houston Team Name: TBA Team President: Michael Cooper Head Coach & G.M. : June Jones Venue: TDECU Stadium Los Angeles Team Name: TBA Team President: Brooks Karatz Head Coach & G.M. : Winston Moss Venue: Dignity Health Sports Park St. Louis Team Name: TBA Team President: TBA Head Coach & G.M. : Jonathan Hayes Venue: The Dome Tamba Bay Team Name: TBA Team President: TBA Head Coach & G.M. : Marc Trestman Venue: Raymond James Stadium [democracy id=”31″] Also, just a couple of weeks ago the XFL announced they had acquired a television deal with several major networks in Fox & ABC/ESPN. The XFL will play 43 games this coming season and ABC will air 13 of the games with FOX showing 11, FOX will air 2 of those games in Thursday primetime slot and the rest will air on FS1/2, ESPN & ESPN 2 with ESPN airing the Championship Game on April 26th, 2020. Moreover, there is No word on who will produce the games or call them, that’s up to the networks. The networks are not paying a rights fee, but ESPN and Fox are picking up production costs, which generally amount to around $400,000 per game, sources said. Please Subscribe Below - [BREAKING NEWS: Sweden Files to Detain Assange Over old Rape Allegation](https://finflam.com/breaking-news-sweden-files-to-detain-assange-over-old-rape-allegation/): The Swedish Prosecution Authority says it has filed a request for Julian Assange to be detained in his absence in relation to an investigation into a rape allegation made against the WikiLeaks founder. If the court approves that he be arrested in absentia, the prosecutor will then go ahead with a European Arrest Order where his extradition to Sweden will be requested. Court hearings over arrest could come within a few days. [democracy id=”30″] The decision in Sweden to arrest Assange absentia is not made by the prosecutor alone but must go through a court. So much speculation out there that these decisions about Assange are made “in secret” and by individuals, but we know they are we aren’t stupid. The British courts will have to rule on the Swedish and US extradition requests. Sajid Javid, the UK home secretary, will have the final say on which takes precedence. A British judge has given the US government a deadline of 12 June to outline its case against Assange. On another note today Julian Assange’s belongings from his time living in the Ecuadorian embassy in London will be handed over to US prosecutors, WikiLeaks has claimed. The odds are starting to stack up against Assange but I know he still has an Ace in the Hole. Please Subscribe Below - [Trump Warns Iran Don't F*** with the United States??](https://finflam.com/trump-warns-iran-dont-f-with-the-united-states%f0%9f%87%ba%f0%9f%87%b8/): Trump warns Iran not to threaten the US: ‘That will be the official end of Iran’. Tensions have risen lately in the region as the United States has deployed a bomber to the area and evacuated all nonemergency staff out of Iraq due to heightened rhetoric that the Iranians are looking to perform offensive operations. [democracy id=”29″]  However, the President has been really clear that he does not want war regardless of what the media is saying even at one point calling the story bull shit. Secretary of Defense Patrick Shanahan and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo echo that sentiment of no war, but a proposed military plan to retaliate against Iran would see the U.S. deploy 120,000 ground troops to the middle east. President Trump is heavily pushing for negotiations with the Iranian government. War lover and National Security Adviser John Bolton has continuously pushed for the U.S. to get involved with Iran and has been anti negotiate with Iran or any other adversary to the United States. I don’t like John Bolton he’s a liar and he would be the one to get us into war with another country because he’s a deep state guy. Remember when he lied to get us into war with Iraq during the Bush Administration? John Bolton believes to this day that war with Iraq is a good thing and our continuous involvement in the country is necessary. Bolton was also against Trumps leave of Tehran and not a fan of withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan like president Trump proposed. The Gulf of Tonkin was a lie, the Iraq war was based on a lie, and let’s hope this guy doesn’t last in the White House to create another lie to go to war. Please Subscribe Below - [Do you agree with President Trump's 3 exceptions to abortions - Rape, Incest & Protecting the Mother](https://finflam.com/do-you-agree-with-president-trumps-3-exceptions-to-abortions-rape-incest-protecting-the-mother/): President Trump seems to have distanced himself from the recent controversial Alabama abortion law that was passed nearly banning all abortions in the state. Many Republicans have been dramatically against this. Missouri and Georgia recently made their own restrictive legislation on abortions this week as well. Trump’s comments come days after Alabama Governor Kay Ivey signed a near-total abortion ban bill that makes it a felony for a doctor to perform or attempt an abortion during any stage of pregnancy. Alabama now the nation’s most restrictive law on the procedure. Unlike other laws restricting abortion, the Alabama law does not make any exceptions for tape or incest. President Trump strongly came out against Virginia and New York that would allow women to terminate nonviable pregnancies after 24 weeks. Trump is strongly against this lack of exceptions for abortions. [democracy id=”2″]  I think it’s evident what the number one issue going into the 2020 election will be without a doubt. With abortion laws dividing the country, and right now dividing the Republicans from within on whether there is too much overreach, the Democrats are taking a closer look to see what they can capitalize on against Trump. Do you agree with Trumps take on abortion? Please Subscribe Below - [The Left Just Acknowledged Trump is Making 100's of Millions Still](https://finflam.com/the-left-just-acknowledged-trump-is-making-100s-of-millions-still/): President Trump’s latest financial disclosure report had been expected to provide a rare glimpse into whether his presidency has either helped or hurt his hotels, golf resorts and other parts of his business empire. President Donald Trump made at least $479 million in 2018, according to his annual financial disclosure released Thursday by the White House. [democracy id=”2″] President Trump’s DC hotel made over $40 million in 2018, not bad for a city that’s nearly all Democrat and a city full of people who wanted him destroyed and still do. Trump International Hotel in D.C. brought in $40 million in 2018 (it made $16 million between Jan. ’16 and April ’17). Trump National Doral brought in just over $75 million in 2018. Trump is still getting money from the Little Rascals too, I love it. BREAKING NEWS!!!!! He’s rich. Among assets on his 2019 Financial Disclosure report, President Trump lists “investment in gold” valued between $100K and $250K. Also lists five savings, checking and investment accounts valued as much as $50-million each. Trump reported $22.7M in resort-related revenue from Mar-a-Lago. But we don’t know how much of this money has come from the fed government (aka taxpayers) or foreign governments. Last week people were complaining that he lost money years ago. If you remember the New York Times reported, Trump claimed $1.17 billion in business losses over a decade and avoided paying taxes for eight of those years. This week they’re complaining that he made money. President Trump can’t do anything right. The man’s a billionaire! Of course, his businesses make Money$$$. It should be noted he divested himself from much of his business, his net worth dropped a billion or so as a result, he works for free pretty much. You sure can’t say the same about most politicians who use the government to become rich. He is the only President in history whose net worth has actually dropped. Pay attention people. Please Subscribe Below - [BREAKING NEWS: The Missouri Senate Passes Bill Banning abortions after 8 Weeks](https://finflam.com/breaking-news-the-missouri-senate-passes-bill-banning-abortions-after-8-weeks/): Missouri Senate has passed a bill that would ban abortions after 8 weeks. Only exceptions allowed would be for medical reasons. Rape/incest will not be considered as exceptions. The bill needs one more vote by the Republican-controlled House. The Governor will sign it. Missouri Senate will not follow the lead of New York, thank God. Abortion is not healthcare, it’s murder. Abortion is not a right, it is selfishness. Anyone who’s for abortion especially a minority and a democrat mind boggles me when there have been 19 million black babies murdered since Roe V Wade. On the topic of rape and incest it does happen but it is rare and it’s not justified to keep a law for something as abortion regardless of the disgusting act. Rape and incest account for 1.5% of abortions. What about the women in the womb huh? Don’t they have a choice? People kill me when they say they believe in the science regarding climate change, but ignore the science when biologists say life starts at conception. Simple hypocrisy. More to come on this story as it develops. Please Subscribe Below - [Breaking News: U.S. State Department Pulls out All Non-Emergency Staff From Iraq](https://finflam.com/breaking-news-us-state-department-pulls-out-all-non-emergency-staff-from-iraq/): The U.S. State Department has ordered the departure of non-emergency U.S. government employees from Iraq, both at the embassy in Baghdad and consulate in Erbil. This is coming out the shadows of soaring tensions between the U.S. & Iran, ambiguous U.S. claims that Iranian proxies planning to target U.S. interests somewhere in the region. Earlier this week the U.S. warned individuals to stay away from Iraq and “to keep a low profile”. The same day the U.S. proposed sending 120,000 troops to the area if Iran attacks American forces or try to enhance their nuclear capabilities. If you remember recently the U.S. ordered B-52 bombers and the USS Abraham Lincoln to the Arabian Gulf. Here is what the US State Department is now asking from all non-essential US government personnel in Iraq: • Depart Iraq by commercial transportation as soon as possible • Avoid U.S. facilities within Iraq • Remain aware of surroundings There will be more to come on this story as things develop. They don’t want to mess with Trump. Please Subscribe Below - [Joe Flacco Proved Yesterday Why Alex Smith Is the Ultimate Pro Quarterback](https://finflam.com/joe-flacco-proved-yesterday-why-alex-smith-is-the-ultimate-pro-quarterback/): Joe Flacco is a scumbag after dismissing his role as a leader yesterday when asked about his role as a developer and mentor to a young Drew Lock. The problem is this is gonna bite him in the ass when they start losing. Because not only is he not winning games, but he’s going to be viewed as a non team player, making it easier to justify benching him. Let’s be honest, Flacco doesn’t have anything to teach right? He doesn’t read a defense, he doesn’t call audibles, he doesn’t know how to follow through progression with Wideouts, he just stares down receivers, it might actually be beneficial to Lock. Alex Smith mentored Colin Kaepernick and Patrick Mahomes, knowing full well he’d lose his starting job to each of them and i still say he was and is a better Quarterback than Colin. Nonetheless, that is how a professional quarterback does things. However, due to Andy Reid’s system and offensive coordinator in Matt Nagy Alex was rewarded with $71M guaranteed in likely his last extended contract. Pays to be a good person. I hear the argument about Flacco and Lamar Jackson, its lot the same thing, why? Because Smith was still performing at a high level, even his highest and it happened Flacco was not. This a quote from Alex Smith in the image below. Alex Smith should be a legend in Kansas City. He brought up the QB play from the garbage to playoff worthy. Alex will go down as one of my favorite Chiefs players of all time. He along with Andy Reid brought winning back to KC and stability at the QB position which we hadn’t had since Trent Green. I feel bad for Alex Smith, because he was never appreciated by some in Kansas City and many in the San Francisco fan base even though he’s in the top of the most winningest quarterbacks in the past 10 years, and now, his career could be over. If he retires I would love for him to come coach under Big Red after Bienemy is gone. It’s becoming more common for veteran quarterbacks to feel this way, or at least a more apparent. Hell, even my favorite quarterback of all time in Brett Favre did it to Aaron Rodgers, and Big Ben basically refused to help Steelers 3rd round choice last season. What should the veteran QB’s do? Do they owe the young guys? Do they owe the game? What are your thoughts? Please Subscribe Below - [Elizabeth Warren Destroys Betsy DeVos](https://finflam.com/elizabeth-warren-destroys-betsy-devos/): Warren blasted DeVos’ lack of public education experience in a new email and promised to choose a former public school teacher to fill DeVos’ old spot if elected. The Democratic presidential candidate is a former special education teacher who often talks about her early hopes to work in education. [democracy id=”2″] “Let’s get a person with real teaching experience. A person who understands how low pay, tattered textbooks, and crumbling classrooms hurt students and educators,” Warren said. Warren went even further burying the Current Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos with this tweet : This is where the government gets out of control and why they should never be involved with running the education system. Nothing in the constitution grants them permission to be involved in education, but ‘their’ plot for brainwashing is coming full circle which is why over 65% of all college graduates lean liberal. The government should never have a right to set curriculum but this has made sure they have. Pretty soon these people will say it must be charter schools then they’ll outlaw private schooling and finally place a ban on homeschooling, this big brother involvement in education has been a mistake. People just realize what Elizabeth Warren and the others have done in the past sounds great its never worked otherwise why do we have this continuous conversation about fixing the system. The more you create a national brand of education the more likely the government will have to indoctrinate the masses to believe what they want. My vote for the secretary of education would be Mr. Feeny from Boy Meets World. Please Subscribe Below - [Swedish Prosecutors are Reopening the Rape Allegation Case Against Assange](https://finflam.com/swedish-prosecutors-are-reopening-the-rape-allegation-case-against-assange/): Prosecutors say they intend to further investigation as much as possible while Assange is in prison in the United Kingdom serving a sentence of just under a year for skipping bail. Prosecutors stress it’s merely an investigation, not an indictment. The decision comes after a lawyer for one of the women involved in the 2010 Swedish allegations against the WikiLeaks founder asked for the investigation to resume. Earlier this month, Assange was sentenced to 50 weeks in jail because of previously skipping bail as mentioned earlier. In 2010 the Guardian reported two Swedish women accused the WikiLeaks founder of sexual assault and rape. Assange denied the allegations and sought refuge in London’s Ecuadorian embassy after a court ordered him to be extradited to Sweden to face the investigation. He’ll serve his 50-week jail term in the UK, but the Swedish statute of limitations on his rape case would remain valid by the time he’s released from prison. It’s evident the Deep State has conspired to silence a man who truly beat them at their own game, arrange is the true mirrored image of who they are on a visible level. I still don’t believe arrange is finished yet. You can’t silence the truth. They are trying to do whatever they can to put this guy down. I’ll have more on this developing story as it builds. Please Subscribe Below - [Trump says Kerry should be Prosecuted for Interfering with Iran](https://finflam.com/trump-says-kerry-should-be-prosecuted-for-interfering-with-iran/): President Trump says he would welcome a call from the Iran regime to negotiate a new deal to end their nuclear program. But accuses former Secretary of State John Kerry of telling Iran not to call. Says it’s a violation of the Logan Act and Kerry should be prosecuted for interfering. The Logan Act bans private citizens from negotiating with foreign governments w/o permission from U.S. Kerry said he met with Iranian gov’t last year, 3 or 4 times, to discuss the nuclear deal. Trump’s comments on former Secretary of State Kerry came while discussing Iran which is said to be considering leaving the 2015 P5+1 agreement that could mean resuming the enrichment of uranium to bomb-grade grade levels. John Kerry’s spokesman responded to Trump’s accusations: “Everything President Trump said today is simply wrong, end of story. He’s wrong about the facts, wrong about the law, and sadly he’s been wrong about how to use diplomacy to keep America safe.” Please Subscribe Below - [New York State & Senate Intel Committee Going after President Trump & Don Jr.](https://finflam.com/new-york-state-senate-intel-committee-going-after-president-trump-don-jr/): Trump is now under real pressure from the NY Legislature. The State Senate passed a bill to create a path to release Donald Trump’s state tax returns. It’s also passed another bill to curtail the impact of presidential pardons in NY. Sure, let’s just change laws to facilitate going after a political opponent. Who’s next? What other departments do the Democrats want to weaponize? Seems like the only people left on the left are those that can’t tell the Constitution from toilet paper. The New York Senate is obstructing and targeting Trump & his family because of their politic agenda, this is Corruption in action. What a blatant smack in the face to the process they supposedly get mad at Trump for “disregarding”. The Republican-led Senate Intel Committee subpoenas Donald Trump Jr. over Russia matters. It’s the first congressional subpoena for one of the presidents children. It’s worth remembering that Mitch McConnell just said “case closed” on the Russia investigation yesterday. According to Brian Schwartz from CNBC, “People close to Don Jr. say expect him to fight the subpoena issued by the Senate Intel Committee. One person called the subpoena,” ‘an obvious PR stunt from a so-called ‘Republican’ Senator too cowardly to stand up to his boss Mark Warner.’ Word is that Don Jr. may not even appear or if he does he will invoke his fifth amendment right. It’s clear they can’t blood and this is truly a new witch hunt. More to come on these developing stories. Please Subscribe Below - [President Trump Awards Tiger Woods with the Presidential Medal of Freedom](https://finflam.com/president-trump-awards-tiger-woods-with-the-presidential-medal-of-freedom/): President Trump awards the nation’s highest civilian honor, the Presidential Medal of Freedom, to Tiger Woods who is the greatest golfer in history in my humble opinion. In brief remarks, Tiger Woods thanks his family, and sounds moved as he acknowledges the three golfers to be presented the Presidential Medal of Freedom before him: Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus and Charlie Sifford. Tiger Woods became just the 33rd sports figure and first active athlete to receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom Monday. Tiger Woods is now only the fourth golfer in history to receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Please Subscribe Below - [Pope Francis Asked by Priests & Bishops to Resign Due to Heresy](https://finflam.com/pope-francis-asked-by-priests-bishops-to-resign-due-to-heresy/): An international group of clergy and scholars have published an open letter to the world’s bishops demonstrating the reasons why they believe Pope Francis is guilty of the canonical crime of heresy. The open letter not only accuses Pope Francis of “the crime of heresy” but asks bishops to declare “he has freely deprived himself of the papacy” if he persists. “A heretical papacy may not be tolerated or dissimulated to avoid a worse evil.” It must be noted that this letter was issued on the feast of Saint Catherine of Siena who was not afraid to speak out to bishops and popes when they were wrong. I applaud these theologians for having the courage to speak out. This isn’t the first time this has been brought up either, this goes back to 2016. It’s not that they don’t like Pope Francis. It’s that they think some of what he says strays from the truth of the apostolic faith, but I believe much of what he’s done is blasphemous. I have a few questions to ask myself along with heresy accusations the authors claimed in their public letter. Below is a list of my questions and their (*) some of their claims of heresy against Pope Francis. Acts of Heresy? Does protecting child molesters count as heresy? Why would you give the Chinese government the ability to select bishops? (*) What about when Pope Francis said, “there is no hell”? What were you doing walking with a satanic ritual staff at a ceremony in 2018? (*) How about when he wanted to change the lord’s prayer? Any pope or man that says pray to me and constantly preaches it is a blasphemer isn’t he? If homosexuality is something the church does not condone and you represent the church and teach the teachings of the Bible why would you welcome it? (*) Why and how did you supposedly rehabilitate former Cardinal Edgar McCarrick who you’ve defrocked because he’s a pedophile? (*) Why do you continuously allow for divorced and remarried people to receive communion? (*) He was also asked when you died what happens to the soul, his response was “it just vanishes”, are you kidding me that’s 100% blasphemy and if you believe that why did you take the position? Something is up here and it’s rotten and evil. Something to ponder also is whether he takes these stances because he wants to appeal more liberal to “help” the church or does he truly believe in these things for his own benefit? If so why would you take the throne? Saint Malachy predicted that Pope Francis would be the last pope and said that the last Pope would destroy the church. Mother Teresa once said, “God does not ask us to be successful, he asks us to be faithful.” Please Subscribe Below - [Breaking News: North Korea Fires Missiles for 1st In Over a Year](https://finflam.com/breaking-news-north-korea-fires-missiles-for-1st-in-over-a-year/): North Korea just launched short-range missiles into the sea which traveled in the air 70-200 kilometers, the South Korean military says, in what would be Pyongyang’s first such action for more than a year as it seeks to up pressure on the US with nuclear talks deadlocked. Considering President Trump and Putin just spoke today I’m curious If anything else was discussed besides Venezuela, didn’t President Kim just recently meet with Putin as well? If this indeed is verified by the United States this will mean everything that President Trump has worked towards has effectively ended with North Korea. Kim had agreed to suspend missile testing, but from what happened last time n Hanoi, this is evidence that’s its more and more a standstill and the beginning of a breakdown in negotiations between the US and North Korea. Does this violate Kim’s self-imposed moratorium? What’s next for Trump? Please Subscribe Below - [Kamala Harris calls for Inspector General to Investigate Whether Trump Improperly ordered Investigations](https://finflam.com/kamala-harris-calls-for-inspector-general-to-investigate-whether-trump-improperly-ordered-investigations/): After an exchange during the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing in which Attorney General William Barr took exception over whether President Trump had ever asked for an investigation into his political opponents. Senator Kamala Harris asked the Justice Department’s inspector general to open a probe into whether Trump made such a request. is this a joke? Seriously? Really? [democracy id=2] During testimony before the Judiciary Committee, Barr claimed he didn’t know whether Trump had suggested he investigate anyone. But since Barr took control of Department of Justice, Trump has publicly called for investigations into Hillary Clinton and Joe Biden. People need to realize those aren’t crimes, the President has the authority to do so. Are you afraid you are under investigation Senator? Is this payback for the 8 investigations into Benghazi? Kamala should ask the DOJ and IG to inquire into whether Obama called a for an investigation into opposition campaign to help Clinton. What’s good for the goose is good for the gander, right? After the dead horse, Kamala and the other Democrats have beaten to death with the Russia investigation this is truly grasping for air and its become even more politicized. Give it a break Kamala, you’re not going to win and nobody can defeat President Trump. Please Subscribe Below - [Breaking News: Robert Mueller to testify in front of Congress](https://finflam.com/breaking-news-robert-mueller-to-testify-in-front-of-congress-according-to-senior-lawmaker/): Apparently, it looks like Robert Mueller has come to a deal in which he will testify in front of Congress about his findings in the ‘Mueller Report’. According to Reuters, the Head of the House of Representatives, Jerry Nadler, told them all they are waiting for is to set a date, and they’re looking forward to his testimony sometime this month. [democracy id=2] Nadler is the man who disclosed the letter that Robert Mueller sent to AG William Barr regarding Mueller’s dissatisfaction about the way his findings were misrepresented and which have led to public confusion. In the letter, Mueller raised concerns about Barr’s assertions to Congress especially when it related to whether or not Mueller was not able to reach a legal conclusion on whether the president had obstructed justice despite presenting evidence of occasions where President Trump may have impeded the investigation. Below is a copy of Mueller’s letter to AG Barr: Mueller’s Report says “While this report does not conclude that the president committed a crime, it also does not exonerate him.” However, many on the left argue that there were many instances in which President Trump obstructed justice, 11 specifically they argue. But if there weren’t any crimes in the first place what was Trump obstructing? As AG Barr took questions from the Senate Judiciary Committee yesterday he adamantly defended his handling of the Mueller Report and was resolute in denying that he has not been protecting the President. William Barr was asked how he felt about Robert Mueller testifying, he said: “I have no objection.” Regardless of what happens and when it Robert Muller does actually testify the world will be watching, and Capitol Hill will be MUST SEE TV. The politicizing of this investigation cannot continue, it cost American taxpayers nearly $30 million and that’s not okay, there were 0 findings, there weren’t any crimes committed and the fact that people can’t see that is baffling. Lindsey Graham was correct in his assertion yesterday, “My takeaway from this report is we’ve got a lot to do to defend democracy against Russians and other bad actors.” When it’s all said and done and Robert Mueller testifies, who will win? Has Trump already won? Will it make a difference? If what Mueller says vindicates Trump on that stage, how will the left react? If it does indicate Trump does this guarantee a landslide win for 2020? Please Subscribe Below - [Breaking News: 115 Priests Accused of Abusing a Child by the Catholic Church](https://finflam.com/breaking-news-115-priests-accused-of-abusing-a-child-by-the-catholic-church-%e2%9b%aa/): The Archdiocese of New York just named 120 Catholic clergy members whom they’ve said are “credibly accused” of sexual abuse or being in possession of child pornography. The clergy member breakdown consists of 115 priests along with 5 deacons. Cardinal Timothy Dolan released a letter of apology to the public asking for forgiveness, Cardinal Dolan says, “for the failings of that clergy and bishops who should have provided for the safety of our young people but instead betrayed the trust placed in them by God and by the faithful.” Nearly half of the 120 clergy members have died and some are fighting the accusations. Click here to see the list of the accused priests and deacons. Since the 1980s, the Catholic Church in the U.S. and its insurance companies have paid out more than $3.8 billion in lawsuits and claims involving allegations of sexual abuse, according to a non-profit monitoring group. What people wonder now is how many in the clergy are “faking it” workwise to have access to children? No one of true faith would ever commit such crimes, and they use the name of Christ as their cloak to conceal their evil doings. No faith is safe from Satan. He will tempt any place Jesus is loved, obeyed, & adored. His greatest achievement has been to get leaders of faith to fall into disgusting sin, we must be vigilant. Satan never sleeps, He prowls the earth in all forms, seeking to devour souls. He knows the Bible better than you do. They will pay for taking the innocence of Jesus’s children. I hope they rot in hell. These are demons on earth. May Jesus bless these children. They have brought shame, resentment, and hate towards the name of Jesus Christ, these people were never true Christians. Please Subscribe Below - [Joe Biden Is Officially Running For President](https://finflam.com/joe-biden-is-officially-running-for-president/): Former Vice President Joe Biden has formally announced his bid for president as the Democratic candidate 2020 race heats up. Not a very good video, I think he has tons of questions he has to answer since his touchyness hasn’t sat well with everyone. Sorry, Joe, the 3rd time is not the charm. This campaign will be full of malarkey I can tell you that. Does Joe have a chance? Is Biden the democratic from runner? - [Chelsea Manning Denied Bail - Refuses to Testify Against Julian Assange](https://finflam.com/chelsea-manning-denied-bail-refuses-to-testify-against-julian-assange/): On Monday the 4th Circuit Court of Appeals court ruled that whistleblower Chelsea Manning will not be released from jail following her refusal to testify in the WikiLeaks grand jury investigation against Julian Assange. Chelsea has been in prison since March 8 bringing the total to about 50 days. This is absolutely ridiculous, Manning should never have been jailed in the first place. She’s being punished because of the bravery she took in regards to the war crimes she revealed. She’s paid her dues. Now she’s being used to build a case against the Bill of Rights that were supposed to protect her not be ripped away from her. Manning cant get around this and simply appear and exercise her 5th amendment right, because of immunity, Manning cannot be subject to self-incrimination, so no protection under 5th. What’s ironic is any testimony that she’s forced to give should be inadmissible in a court of law since she’s being coerced by God only know who. I think they’re pressuring Manning to give false testimony because they have zero evidence to support any indictments concerning Assange and Wikileaks. As they keep her there under coercion it begins to head towards abuse, intimidation, it clearly becomes politically motivated. She exposed government secrets to a man who had the capabilities to show them to the world because evil was taking place. She may have had orders, but should every soldier simply be a pawn and follow immoral orders, regardless of the law? These are crimes against humanity. She along with Julian Assange have attempted to make the world a better place to ensure the acts of evil committed in the shadows be brought to light and made transparent. This just shows how afraid the government is of the American people finding out what they really do. The truth is the enemy of these evil people. Truth and trust is a must in a free society. Free manning, she may have broken the law but when the law itself is wrong and becomes unconstitutional by harming people who do good for their fellow man, the law, in turn, is broken. What are your thoughts on this Chelsea Manning situation? Please Subscribe Below - [Breaking News: Kamala Harris Pledges Executive Orders for Gun Control? If She Wins](https://finflam.com/breaking-news-kamala-harris-pledges-executive-orders-for-gun-control%f0%9f%96%8b-if-she-wins/): Kamala Harris just proposed the most aggressive executive orders on guns/gun control in history. If Congress fails to pass a gun safety bill within her first 100 days as president, she’ll turn the second amendment on its head. Here’s what she’s proposing: Kamala wants to mandate near-universal background checks by requiring anyone who sells 5 or more guns per year to run checks on all gun sales. As of today 1 of 5 gun purchases occur without a background check. But, it’s already federal law that only requires gun “dealers” to perform checks. She also wants to revoke the licenses of gun manufacturers and dealers that break the law and take the most egregious offenders to court, regardless of whether they’re protected by the Protection of Commerce in Arms Act (PLCAA). If Congress fails to repeal the PLCAA within her first 100 days, Kamala will then take action proposing if there are any willful & serious violations of the law she will revoke the license of a gun dealer or manufacturer. The most egregious actors will face criminal liability. Next, she promises to reverse President Trump’s change to the definition of “fugitive from justice,” which he narrowed for purposes of determining who is prohibited from buying a gun. Her argument is that it allowed the gun sales to be blocked to “fugitives from justice” which dropped 65% equating to 1,000s of guns to those with arrest warrants. Ultimately her goal is to close the “boyfriend loophole” because it would prevent dating partners who are convicted of domestic violence from purchasing guns. While federal law prohibits abusers convicted of domestic violence misdemeanors from purchasing guns, regulations applying this prohibition have gaping loopholes. More guns save lives, then the amount that’s taken by guns. There are millions of cases every year that are in self-defense according to a study that was ordered by President Obama. The study was performed by the CDC and found, “about 300,000 violent crimes involving firearms in 2008,” the estimated number of defensive uses of guns ranges “from about 500,000 to more than 3 million per year,” that’s argument falls on its head by a massive degree and 500,000 to 3 million is a huge difference in saving lives opposed to the actual crimes that happened. I’m not condoning the actions of the 300,000 but self-defense itself is the real deterrent to gun crimes and it’s less likely that the person defending themselves are less likely to even be injured. Constitution: of United States of America Amendment II A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed. What are your thoughts on Kamala Harris propositions for gun control? What criminal obeys the law? What is it about “shall not be infringed” that is so difficult to understand? No Means No!!! Please Subscribe Below - [Karl Rove Believes Bernie Sanders Will Defeat Trump in 2020?](https://finflam.com/karl-rove-believes-bernie-sanders-will-defeat-trump-in-2020%f0%9f%98%82/): Former advisor to George W. Bush, Karl Rove, said Bernie Sanders is the candidate to defeat President Donald Trump. He says this because Bernie Sanders performed well on Fox during a town hall meeting that drew 2.6 million people. In his piece for the Wall Street Journal Rove had a not surprising take on Bernie Sanders, especially since he’s been anti- Trump. Here’s what Rove had to say: “When only 37% of Americans in the RealClearPolitics average think the country is going in the right direction while 56.4% think it’s on the wrong track, Mr. Sanders could be perceived as an agent of change.” “If he is the Democratic nominee, Mr. Trump’s task will be to convince Americans that a socialist turn would be a ruinous change. Based on Monday’s town hall, that won’t be as easy as Republicans may think. Mr. Sanders is a real contender.” This is the same guy who said Trump could never win, wasn’t going to win, thought Romney was going to win, supported Hillary Clinton, and got a scumbag as George W. Bush elected as President. He even said Trump should’ve thanked Paul Ryan for winning Wisconsin which is a joke in itself. Karl Rove is a Bush Globalist type. He gives more strength to Bernie’s globalism than it deserves. Outside the big markets like Illinois, California, and New York, Sanders doesn’t have a chance. However, if Rove thinks that’s the case, what about that promised 70% tax increase and the effect it would have in those markets? According to the Census Bureau California ranked 17th in the United States in poverty rate with 15%, but if you factor in the supplemental poverty measure that accounts for the cost of living, taxes, housing, medical costs and considered a much more reliable number its ranks number 1 in the country with 20.6%. Florida followed with 19% and New York with Louisiana at 17.9%. Karl went even further by saying Bernie has basically put some polish on peoples take on what Socialism really is and that will basically help him in the end. So are you calling Americans stupid because you think people don’t know what it is or that they don’t know of its repercussions? News flash Karl and Bernie, don’t mess with the way of life of millions of people, because if you make it worse, well, Bernie, your supposed supporters will revolt against you. I don’t see anyone beating Trump whatsoever and Bernie YOU HAVE NO CHANCE IN HELL!! Please Subscribe Below - [Elizabeth Warren Goes off the Rails & attempts to Bury Trump with Twisted Interpretation of the Mueller Report](https://finflam.com/elizabeth-warren-goes-off-the-rails-attempts-to-bury-trump-with-twisted-interpretation-of-the-mueller-report/): Trump to be IMPEACHED still? Well, Senator Warren calls for President to be booted over Mueller report. This is what she had to say: She needs to get real about the Mueller report, the report clearly vindicates Trump’s innocence regarding Russian collusion. She’s in Congress and all she is doing is barking. She of all people should know if the House votes to impeach the Senate would have to vote to convict him in order to remove him from office. Impeachment is 100% unlikely, and the removal from office by a GOP Senate isn’t going to happen. This is rhetoric that has no grounds except that it’s based on anger. The only thing she’s even electable on is her anger for Trump to other Democrats. She had the nerve to falsely call out the President regarding “his own disloyal behavior” but what was disloyal? Do you mean the behavior they didn’t find any of? She helped set this situation up to investigate behavior that never even happened over crimes that never even happened. [democracy id=”2″] There are no Constitutional grounds for impeachment shown in the Mueller Report or anywhere else, Senator Warren is, in fact, doing the very thing she professes to be against in the same way in what she calls Trump out for, using political hyperbole. I give her kudos for playing into the moment and trying to raise campaign money. The biggest question is how do you obstruct something that had no basis being investigated since there wasn’t any crime? Please Subscribe Below - [Breaking News: Turpin Parents who Abused 12 of their 13 Children await Sentencing](https://finflam.com/breaking-news-turpin-parents-who-abused-12-of-their-13-children-await-sentencing/): Update 12:51 CST: Judge Schwartz says he’s seen one consistent theme in this case: that children are a gift to parents and a gift to society. He calls what the Turpins did to their children “selfish, cruel, and inhumane.” Both have now been sentenced by the judge to 25 years to life. People are waiting to go inside the Riverside courtroom where David and Louise Turpin will be sentenced. They face 25 years to life for abusing 12 of their 13 children. Some victims are expected to testify. The judge just took his seat around 9:45 a.m. California time. Parents of shackled California children expected to make a perhaps their final court appearance today amid conditions of child abuse. The children were fed only once a day, allowed to shower twice per year and that’s just the beginning. Police say additional charges against may still be charged to the parents of shackled the children. If convicted of all charges, face 94 years to life in prison. Prosecutors sought bail of $13M per defendant, which is just insane. Children were initially punished by being tied up with ropes. At least 1 had been hogtied. After children learned to escape, punishment escalated to use of chains and padlocks. Punishment would last for weeks, sometimes months, when children were shackled, they were not allowed bathroom breaks. Punishment could be for infractions such as washing hands beyond wrists; conduct was termed as ‘playing in the water.’ Other punishments including beatings, strangulation. When children were not shackled, they were often locked in rooms. They have little knowledge of the outside world, they did not know what a police officer was, didn’t know what medicine is and have never seen a dentist. The Children were severely malnourished with 1 child who is 12 weighing as much as a normal 7-year-old, and the 29-year-old weighs 82 pounds. These children have varying degrees of cognitive impairment, nerve damage from being restrained for long periods of time. It’s sickening to think anyone could do this let alone seek pleasure in this. Parents bought food for themselves such as pies; children were allowed to look at that food, but not eat it. Children not allowed to play with toys; any toys in the house were still in packages. Parents also imposed an odd schedule; family stayed up until 4 or 5 AM, slept all day. 2 of the children had been planning to escape for 2 years. 1 backed out at last minute out of fear, while others got out through a window. Please Subscribe Below - [Download Entire Mueller Report Here!](https://finflam.com/download-entire-mueller-report-here/): Before you get mind boggled to figure out what the truth is exactly regarding the Mueller Report download it and read it below. It is a PDF file that has 448 pages. Learn the truth and do your due diligence. The left is trying to manipulate and insert opinions as facts while the right is avoiding certain specific findings. We as Americans deserve the truth. https://www.justice.gov/storage/report.pdf - [Ex-President of Peru Shoots Himself Amid Corruption Scandal ?](https://finflam.com/president-of-peru-shoots-himself-amid-corruption-scandal-%f0%9f%91%ae/): Multiple reports out of Peru report that the country’s former president Alan Garcia shot himself after police arrived at his Lima home to arrest him in connection with a bribery investigation. Local media say he has been taken to hospital. A lawyer for Alan Garcia confirms the former Peruvian president did shoot himself before being detained by police amid the allegations. Garcia, 69, is now undergoing surgery for the self-inflicted gunshot wound and there are some reports he has had 3 incidents of cardiac arrests and then been revived. I don’t think he’s going to be so keen on living again if he does indeed survive. According to Jo-Marie Burt, “he has also managed to avoid Peru’s sweeping investigations into human rights violations during his first government when he gave the military a blank check to murder suspected insurgents which resulted in mass human rights violations against non-combatant civilians. García’s government ministers, senior military officials, soldiers, and even civilian members of his APRA party have been investigated & prosecuted for human rights. But Peru’s justice system has failed to reckon with Alan Garcia’s criminal responsibility for human rights crimes.” More to come on this story. Please Subscribe Below - [The NFL's Greatest Wide Receivers of the Modern Era](https://finflam.com/the-nfls-greatest-wide-receivers-of-the-modern-era/): When I say modern Era, I’m speaking of work done by a wide receiver post-1980 -Current. I base this list on great work ethic, longevity, amount done in a period of time, records, stamina throughout the game, big time moments for them and their teams, and the impact they left on the game. ? – Inducted into the NFL Hall Of Fame Honorable Mentions: We don’t have any, this list is perfect! Calvin Johnson So much more we wanted from “Megatron”, but he walked away to soon. He was better than the rest, almost outshining the number 2 player on this list. His records stand as a HOF type of list. James Lofton? He was Jerry Rice before Jerry Rice Isaac Bruce Without him, there would be no “greatest show on turf”. Steve Largent? Mr. Seahawk, the most underrated wide receiver on this list. Michael Irvin? Reunited and it feels so good, it sure did especially when he got back with Jimmy Johson and won three SuperBowls. Marvin Harrison? This man is responsible for nearly 25% of Peyton Mannings 534 career TDs. Larry Fitzgerald I really don’t care if he’s still playing, this man is so good the only thing missing from his resume is a chip?. Chris Carter ? He was so good if not for one guy he would’ve ruled the 90’s like the best wide receiver in the league. Defenses hated him so much he took bounties out on the defense. Terrell Owens? He could be number one if not for the “mouth of the south” antics that came with him, I even think he could play now. At one point he was second in yards, now that is held by Fitzgerald. Randy Moss? It’s all about the game and how you play it. Swag, athletics, football IQ and speed places Miss number 2 on this list. Jerry Rice ? Was there any doubt? Whether its this era or any other, Jerry Rice is the Greatest Ever to play Wide Receiver. Please Subscribe Below - [Breaking News: Governor Bill Weld to Challenge Donald Trump for Republican Presidential Spot](https://finflam.com/breaking-news-governor-bill-weld-to-challenge-donald-trump-for-republican-presidential-spot/): Former Massachusetts Governor Bill Weld announces he’s challenging Trump for the Republican presidential nomination in 2020. This has to be the joke of the day. This man gives legitimate libertarians a bad name. Bill Weld, they guy who ran for Vice President on the Libertarian Party ticket in 2016 and encouraged people to vote for the Democratic Party candidate? The same Bill Weld who tried to become Governor of NY and didn’t even get nominated by the GOP? Weld literally went Republican, Libertarian, Republican, you know what first of all please have some damn consistency before you announce anything prior to announcing you’re now running for President in 2020. I am not a Republican, I am libertarian. You, Mr. Weld, are a disgrace to politics, but no more so than the people whom you were affiliated with before. Weld endorsed Democrat Barack Obama over Republican nominee John McCain in 2008, later saying it was a mistake to do so. Clinton nominated Weld Ambassador to Mexico. I’m not even saying John McCain was any good because he wasnt, but what are you? What do you stand for? How long would any of that even last until you flopped on that? This is a complete waste of time. The fact that you held and shared a stage with Gary Johnson and have spoken the great name of the most consistent person in the history of politics, Ron Paul, is absolutely blasphemous. President Trump will eat you for breakfast and crap you out 20 minutes later because you gave him the runs, you’re not solid whatsoever. Please Subscribe Below - [Is President Donald Trump Q+?](https://finflam.com/is-president-donald-trump-q/): This is not a site that really believes in the Q Anon theory, however, I don’t knock it. If it’s truly legit I would need them to be the equivalent to a WikiLeaks in that anything they’ve released is 100% factual. Q Anon has gone international and I’m waiting for all the talk to equal results, have they done that for you already? There have been several coincidences in that the one, in particular, has me very intrigued, the one I think of was brought to.my attention when several members of the QAnon family pointed out that the White House website posted a transcript of President Trump’s press conference and at the beginning it had ++. Now Q + is supposed to be the one in charge of this whole thing and the theory was it’s either President Trump or JFK Jr. who faked his own death or was it a big coincidence that was a typo? Or is this whole thing a just a hoax? I have a few questions below for you to help me understand a little better. [democracy id=”20″] [democracy id=”21″] [democracy id=”22″] [democracy id=”23″] [democracy id=”24″] [democracy id=”25″] [democracy id=”26″] [democracy id=”27″] [democracy id=”28″] Please Subscribe Below - [Did Trump post propaganda video of 9/11 attack footage intercut with Rep. Ilhan Omar speech?](https://finflam.com/trump-posts-propaganda-video-of-9-11-attack-footage-intercut-with-rep-ilhan-omar-speech/): The Congresswoman was recently accused of downplaying the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center in a speech. While some have pointed out that her quotes were taken out of context, President Trump posted a video juxtaposing graphic footage of 9/11 with cherry-picked pieces the Omar speech that originally sparked outrage. The video is below: The President is actively and willfully endangering the life of a member of Congress. Regardless of what shot she has created, this doesn’t help. We all know it wasn’t Muslims who committed these grotesque acts of terror, it was the deep state, and the Bushs were involved we all know this, too many coincidences for it not to be. Most Americans now believe it was an inside job and the people who pull the strings had much to do with the 9/11 acts. The left outlets in the news media need to take a lesson, they constantly portray Trump as Hitler, well you know what this is the same thing. The President himself even said we would find out who truly committed the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Subscribe Below - [Breaking News: White House on Lockdown After Man Set Himself on Fire](https://finflam.com/breaking-news-white-house-on-lockdown-after-man-set-himself-on-fire/): Lockdown at the White House after someone reportedly set himself on fire outside the WH gates. Secret Service says the man lit his outer jacket on fire outside the White House grounds and has been hospitalized with what appear to be non-life threatening injuries. Police and Secret Service rushed the man and immediately extinguished the flaming individual, he was carried off on a stretcher and was not a threat to the President. Subscribe Below - [Former Obama Lawyer Indicted For Crimes With Manfort](https://finflam.com/former-obama-lawyer-indicted-for-crimea-with-manfort/): U.S. prosecutors charge Gregory Craig, a prominent corporate lawyer and former adviser to Democratic presidents, with making false statements and concealing information about his firm’s work on behalf of Ukraine. Craig is the first notable Democrat charged with anything dealing with the Russian investigation by Mueller. He has been indicted on crimes that took place after he left the White House while he was working with none other than Mr. Paul Manafort. Regardless of that bull shit investigation, not one person is above the law, not Greg Craig, not Michael Cohen, not Michael Flynn, Trump, Hillary, Obama or Bush. Lying to federal investigators is a big deal and so is committing war crimes. They all need to be charged. The Mueller investigation should have been about those who break the law and those who do not. Justice should be bound right? It should never have been partisan whatsoever, by bitter people who couldn’t have taken a loss that was fair and square. These people that are elected to get their duties to the people they are supposed to serve, but they move their focus on who can serve them and what they can get paid if they do anything. Anyone of any party that breaks the law is enemies of the people and the state and have no regard for the United Tates Constitution they supposed to honor. The time for dirty people in this country is up, whether on the left, right somewhere in between or on either far side of the political spectrum. You will be held accountable, and the only way that is accomplished is by absolute truth and facts, not by yours or mine. - [Breaking News: Julian Assange Arrested & to be Charged By U.S.](https://finflam.com/breaking-news-julian-assange-arrested-to-be-charged-by-u-s/): After seven years in the Ecuadorian embassy in London, Wikileaks founder Julian Assange has had his asylum seeker status withdrawn for “violating international conventions.” London’s Met Police confirmed Assange was arrested shortly after. Ecuador had stated earlier last week that it would withdraw its asylum for the WikiLeaks founder because he exposed corruption in the Ecuadorian government where they deem it as a violation of foreign conventions. He was arrested inside the Ecuadorian embassy by British police. Julian Assange will be taken to Westminster Magistrates court this afternoon. He has been arrested under a US extradition warrant for conspiracy with Chelsea Manning for publishing classified information revealing war crimes in 2010. Those “crimes” read as Assange downloading “approximately 90,000 Afghanistan war-related significant activity reports, 400,000 Iraq war-related significant activity reports, 800 Guantanamo Bay detainee assessment briefs, and 250,000 U.S. Department of State cables” according to the charges. Assange is also getting heat because he encouraged Manning to continue to find things to send him, even going as far as to say “curious eyes never run dry in my experience.” According to the Justice Department, Assange faces up to 5 years in prison on hacking charges alone. If you’re watching this unfold in front of you right now on live television like me then you know the news outlets are pieces of shit. American journalists have hated WikiLeaks because they’ve published news of far greater importance that’s had an impact than most of the news they’ll even publish in their lifetimes. These people are hypocrites and so are the ones watching it who don’t see a problem with this. I say this because we know the left-leaning media hates Trump, but a strange turn of events has happened. The news outlets are cheering the Trump administration for arresting Assange because they only care to protect freedom of the press when it advances their partisan bull shit. This is a clear example of the CIA and its own working in media organizations. Think about it, how can this happen? Julian Assange is not American and Wikileaks is a foreign-based news organization. The United States is clearly overstepping its boundaries. But they’re making it known they can get you no matter what and don’t you dare release information out there we don’t like or beware of what coming. It’s a very dark place we are in the world when the truth is not welcomed. More to come as this story develops. Please Subscribe Below - [Laser Pointing Fan In AFC Championship Faces Jail Time](https://finflam.com/laser-pointing-fan-in-afc-championship-faces-jail-time/): A 64-year old Lee’s Summit, Missouri man has been ticketed for disturbing the peace & faces a $1000 fine or a year in jail for allegedly aiming a laser pointer at Tom Brady’s face during the Patriots’ 37-31 AFC overtime win over the Chiefs on January 20th. The man’s name is Dwyan Morgan and is facing a class B misdemeanor for first-time offenders. The Chiefs said the fan was not a season ticket holder however he faces a lifetime ban from Arrowhead Stadium. The Chiefs used video surveillance and eye witness testimony to identify the suspected person of interest. More news to come on this developing story. Please Subscribe Below - [Breaking News: Smallville Actress Pleads Guilty in NXIVM Cult Case](https://finflam.com/smallville-actress-pleads-guilty-in-nxivm-cult-case/): ‘Smallville’ actress Allison Mack has pleaded guilty in a New York court to racketeering charges. Prosecutors say she helped recruit women to a secret sub-society within the cult-like group NXIVM. She also ‘recruited’ underage girls. Also known as “children”, yet that part is rarely mentioned in MSM, along with all the politicians affiliated with this cult. Her indictment also had charges of child trafficking. The former Smallville actress had been charged with sex trafficking for her alleged involvement in the “self-help group” known as NXIVM, which is been accused of branding female followers and using blackmail to coerce them into sex. Much like Allison, the leader of NXIVM Keith Raniere, the founder of the self-described self-help group, was also charged with sex trafficking, sex trafficking conspiracy, and forced labor conspiracy. He’s accused of branding female followers and coercing them into sex through blackmail. The infatuation Mack has with Keith is just extremely, extremely strange to say the least. It’s almost obsessive. Allison had this yo say in court today: Allison Mack: “I have come to the conclusion that I must take full responsibility for my conduct and that’s why I am pleading guilty today.” Well, gee it’s as if you didn’t know what you were doing was wrong in the first place. They should never have offered her a plea deal and she should be in prison right now along with everyone associated with the organization. The fact that this group was supposed to be a women’s empowerment sorority is mind-boggling and a joke, it was nothing close to it. Ironically the same day she signed her plea deal the jury was selected in the case against Keith Raniere. Two more defendants are let one being the major funder behind the group in the heiress to Seagrams liquor Clare Bronfman, and the bookkeeper of NXIVM, Kathy Russel. No word yet on the details of Allison Mack’s jail time but she needs to go there quickly. Stay tuned for more to come. Please Subscribe Below - [Breaking News: Julian Assange to be Expelled by Ecuadorian Embassy then Arrested?](https://finflam.com/breaking-news-julian-assange-to-be-expelled-by-ecuadorian-embassy-then-arrested%f0%9f%98%94/): Ecuador’s President says Julian Assange has “repeatedly violated” the conditions of his asylum at the country’s embassy in London, where the WikiLeaks founder has lived for more than six years. According to WikiLeaks a high-level source within the Ecuadorian state has told them that Julian Assange will be expelled within “hours to days” using the INA Papers offshore scandal as a pretext for expulsion and that it already has an agreement with the UK for his arrest. The INA Papers were documents released exposing government corruption within Ecuador. That’s wouldn’t even be the end for Assange either, because he may still be extradited to Sweden on rape charges if the case is re-opened, then Asaange may potentially be sent to the U.S. to face charges if they’re filed. The United States has no business prosecuting Assange. It’s a clear case of revenge, nothing to do with justice. The U.S. couldn’t get Snowden and Obama pardoned Manning (after 7 years and now she’s back in jail, wrongly), not to mention the Obama administration prosecuted more people than any administration combined for being a truth teller and whistleblowers. There are still many U.S. elites thirsting for Assange and for revenge, ala Hillary and the whole group of the democratic party that was exposed. History will make sure these corrupted individuals and institutions will meet their inevitable end, while their children will feel ashamed and embarrassed. Reporters & whistleblowers must be protected, especially when their exposing the crimes of “our” governments! So many of our “leaders” whether it be in the UK or here in the USA or somewhere else for that matter need to be brought to justice and face their time for their crimes. These truth tellers should be guarded heavily for exposing the truth because there’s a lot at risk. It’s truly sad that so many people have believed the narrative that WikiLeaks is our enemy when in clear reality they’re our hero. In its history they have never ever been proven wrong, what media outlet can claim that? There are many of us around the world that actually value freedoms, liberty, respect the constitution and support Assange along with the mission of WikiLeaks and others like it. We are grateful for all you’ve done. We’ll have more on this story as it continues to develop. With Moreno saying this it looks like the CIA bought a President again. What are your thoughts on Assange? Please Subscribe Below! - [Breaking News: President Trump withdraws Mexican Border Closure & Gives New Alternative](https://finflam.com/breaking-news-president-trump-withdraws-mexican-border-closure-gives-new-alternative/): President Trump appears to back away from his threat to close the U.S. border with Mexico. Says he’ll give Mexico a one-year warning to halt trafficking. After that, he says he may impose tariffs on auto imports or close the border. So, it’s a one-year threat with the president holding an option for a second year!?!? And after that, he’s a free agent? I am not happy Mr. President. This completely eradicates Trump’s argument against the national emergency that we supposedly had. All the progress made for many Americans who truly believe there is a national emergency at the border now makes their beliefs seem irrelevant. Last week, Trump said there was a “very good likelihood” he would close the border this week if Mexico didn’t crack down on migrants. The president’s walk back of his border closure threat comes after intense pushback from the US Chamber of Commerce and other business groups. #avocados What was the point of all the rhetoric? I’m so pissed this truly hurts Trump’s candidacy for 2020. Please Subscribe Below - [Breaking News: Facebook & Amazon Allowed 540 Million Records To Be Exposed](https://finflam.com/breaking-news-facebook-amazon-allowed-540-million-records-to-be-exposed/): More than 540 million Facebook records, including comments, likes, reactions and account names, were exposed to the public on Amazon cloud servers by two third-party applications. All this was going on until it was discovered by a cybersecurity firm. The firm found that third-party Facebook apps were allowed to store 146 gigabytes of the information mentioned above and store 22,000 unprotected passwords. When is the final straw going to be the final straw? I’m sick of Facebook being able to do what whatever they want and receiving 0 punishment for their crimes. The crimes that have been committed are unethical and have 0 respect for the greatest constitution in the history of the world. These people who run these companies need to be charged with crimes against the American public especially since they disregard what the law says. I don’t care what permissions I give an application my information is never to be misused. It pisses me off when people say, “who cares? I have nothing to hide” but that’s not the point, the Constitution protects you by giving you a choice. We are behaving like fools if we don’t realize and acknowledge to ourselves that our so-called “privacy” is not private! For those people, it becomes the norm and gives them more credence to say another day, another report of Facebook mishandling user data. Us as users deserve greater respect over our data that they give away in return for “free” services making billions off of it. These are social control tools and I’m beginning to think its a conspiracy, especially because both Amazon and Facebook have contracts with the CIA. The CIA needs to be shut down immediately along with Facebook. The cybersecurity firm that discovered this lapse even notified Amazon and Facebook but they never responded or took an initiative to fix anything until yesterday. They were warned in January. I ask for the final time, please President Trump put a stop to these wrongdoings by these careless companies. The American people can no longer have their rights violated at the expense and disregard of our Bill of Rights that are guaranteed to us by the United States Constitution. As Ron Paul has famously said, “if you sacrifice liberty for security, you will lose both.” An interesting turn of events that has me completely baffled as of this morning is that the top tech companies including from Facebook, Microsoft, and Google are against Amazon selling face recognition technology to law enforcement. That’s ridiculously fishy since they all work together in some way anyway. But if they are sincere about protecting peoples “rights” (lies?) and everyone from workers to civil society to the technical experts are raising the alarms about the danger of big brother, it’s time to listen even more. Everyone, there are severe high risks increasing due to the mishandling and misguidance of Artifical Intelligence. Right now, it may not disturb us like an Equifax leak that should have, but such small pieces will grow once they keep being fed opposed to being eaten. As a libertarian, I am against regulation but damn it something needs to happen and President Trump and Congress need to act fast. What should we do? Please Subscribe Below - [New Mexico Gets Rid Of Columbus Day?](https://finflam.com/new-mexico-gets-rid-of-columbus-day%f0%9f%98%ae/): On Tuesday, New Mexico officially eliminated Columbus Day as a statewide holiday, replacing it w/one that honors Native Americans’ heritage instead. They will celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day from now on, making it the 5th state to rename October holiday. Columbus Day was first recognized as a U.S. federal holiday in 1937, but some states like Alaska, Hawaii and South Dakota do not observe the holiday. No state should be celebrating it. Given historical reality, it’s just celebrating the exploitation of the land and the destruction of its people and that way of conquering with greed and egocentrism led to our revolutionary war. From the time the world began one civilization overtakes another. The conquerors do not name a day for the losing side, “winners” create the narrative, not the supposed “losers”. And if people know their true history about indigenous people in North America, American Indians migrated to the Continent as everyone else did. Being first doesn’t mean indigenous. To be fair the real history reads like this Indigenous people actually came from Asia, who initially came from the Ural steppes, who came from Europe, who came from North Africa, those are scientific facts. It’s a good thing we shouldn’t celebrate murderer show as ashamed of being himself. He was a fraud. What’s your take? Please Subscribe Below - [Patrick Mahomes Set To Host The 2019 NFL Draft](https://finflam.com/patrick-mahomes-set-to-host-2019-nfl-draft/): Who’s on the clock? Patrick Mahomes is. For the first time ever ABC will air all three nights of the NFL Draft, with the first two nights in prime time slots and the other Saturday during the day. Mahomes will be joining ‘Good Morning Americas’ Robin Roberts and the ‘College GameDay’ crew among several others. The reigning and defending NFL MVP was drafted two years ago. Mahomes was the 10th overall pick in the draft where the Kansas City Chiefs actually moved up to get him. Could you imagine Mahomes playing for someone else?? I think Mahomes will bring a current day outlook on what it takes to be a quarterback in this age or athlete for that matter. Mahomes will definitely bring a unique perspective on what you have to do to win in today’s game, the pressures, the social media aspect of it all and whether a team should draft young quarterbacks to sit under veteran quarterbacks and what the benefits are. I’d pay $1,000 to see Mahomes pull a Kermit the Frog meme sipping tea saying, “but that’s none of my business” for laughs since he sounds just like him. Who will be the Number 1 overall draft pick? Who is your Number 1? The draft will air Live on ABC on Friday, April 25, 2019, around 7:30 p.m.and end Saturday, April 27, 2019, from Nashville, TN. Please Subscribe Below - [President Trump Pushes Jobs For All Americans Including former Prisoners✊](https://finflam.com/president-trump-pushes-jobs-for-all-americans-including-former-prisoners%e2%9c%8a/): Yesterday President Trump and several political and public figures honored recipients of the First Step Act, the bipartisan prison reform bill that Congress passed, and Trump signed, last year.“Unfair sentencing laws have contributed to poverty and crime,” said President Trump. According to a White House press release, 721 federal inmates have received sentence reductions due to the FIRST STEP Act so far, 573 of which have been released. President Trump please free the nonviolent drug offenders, end the drug war, provide these prisoners with a better image of what a better way life can be, whether for them or their respective families. Provide them a vision where recidivism rates will severely decrease over time and make marijuana a legal recreational product. Once steps like this are done the real first steps will be taken, and much like those first steps on the moon or albeit as a baby we never forget them. The 1st step act on applies to federal inmates which compose of less than 15% of the federal population. I support the bill but it does not provide any sweeping reform for a sizeable majority of U.S. inmates. There are quite a few States that have either passed similar legislation and or are considering similar legislation at the State level as well. Now many in society to need to ease into accepting, encouraging, and hiring ex-offenders instead of segregating them to make them feel they must serve another term of punishment in a so-called free society. Just because you went to prison doesn’t make you a bad person, it’s that you stupid things that weren’t right. This is probably the most positive thing that has happened in the past two years. Glad to see it is possible to get something done, it’s only the beginning. Gregory Allen, as seen above, got love from President Trump yesterday, Allen is one of several beneficiaries of the First Step Act. “Two months ago, I was in a jail cell,” said Allen, and today, “I’m in the White House.” He says that’s “making America great again.” Simply incredible. I applaud President Trump tremendously. Republicans like Nixon and its congress started this bull shot war in drugs and it locked innocent minorities and poor people of all colors up because it aimed to purposely imprison them. Then you had Clinton who upped the ante with his 1994 Crime Law, probably because of what was going on with Arkansas being the biggest drug smuggling State in the country at that time. The 1994 Crime Law was stupid and it hurt major minority communities. Check out the entire press conference below: Please Subscribe Below - [Breaking News: Trump Administration Ends Foreign Aid to Guatemala, Honduras, and El Salvador ?](https://finflam.com/breaking-news-trump-administration-ends-foreign-aid-to-guatemala-honduras-and-el-salvador-%f0%9f%96%96/): One day after Trump threatened to shut down “large sections” of the U.S.-Mexico border, the U.S. is cutting off federal aid to Guatemala, El Salvador, and Honduras in response to what Trump described as incoming migrant caravans from those countries. It’s estimated that number is around $500,000,000. It’s truly a genius approach, there are several ways to look at this. Why is is a good approach? Well, we send aid to help them take care of their people. If their people are coming to us, then we’re already having to pay to take care of them here. Cutting funding may compel them to get the migration situation under control. Isn’t that a legit argument? On the other hand, we assist them with federal aid, but we don’t take care of them. They have massive problems in their countries for all sorts of reasons, and cutting off the funds we might send will just make things worse and cause MORE desperation. Because if that foreign aid was really going to the people of those countries would they be in an uproar to leave? Isn’t all the money just going to the government if that’s the case? It’s very similar to how it was with Egypt several years ago, we put Hosni Mubarak in power 40 years ago and he was a horrible choice. He was so bad to citizens of Egypt, however, then we threatened him with cutting aid after giving billions to him. Soon after they had a revolution. The blame should be placed on Congress, because of Trump just here, he isn’t culpable just yet. The money we are sending these countries is not going to the people. By cutting off aid we are letting the governments know that if they don’t start taking care of their people there will be no more money. I’ve never understood how countries that have been established way longer than the United States don’t have their shot in order. How is it these countries have a history of thousands of years and their countries are worse off then they were? How is this even possible? This is what’s caused the United States to be the policemen of the world, in some cases good but mostly worse. In reality, we shouldn’t be paying foreign countries for anything, they need to get their shit together & learn to govern themselves! In this country, you hopefully join the military to serve your country, in some countries like this you join the military to survive and that’s where things get worse and stay worse. Moreover, Federal foreign aid to these countries doesn’t help the poor as I eluded to earlier, not one cent goes to any social programs, it goes to pay the repressive military and to maintain the corrupt political establishments that run those countries. The poor haven’t seen any benefit from it. Well, people, its time to stand up for your countries and win, wanting to come to the United States is nice and all but learn our history and maybe you’ll learn how win a revolution that sticks. Its the job of the president to protect our Country and the responsibility of Congress to do its job and make laws to protect it, people need to read the Constitution. Do you think cutting off aid will prevent them from coming here? Please Subscribe Below! - [Linda McMahon Is Gone!!✌](https://finflam.com/linda-mcmahon-is-gone%e2%9c%8c/): Linda McMahon, the head of the Small Business Administration, is planning to announce as soon as Friday that she’s stepping down from her position. But is it really over? According to people familiar with the matter, McMahon is expected to rejoin the private sector and play a fundraising role for Trump’s re-election campaign. She’s also expected to join the president at Mar-a-Lago, his private Florida club, this weekend and coincidentally it’s right on time for WrestleMania. Trump administration officials have long seen McMahon as a leading contender to replace Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross, who has repeatedly angered the president when he eventually steps down according to Politico. Out of everyone in Trumps administration, I think she was the most legit person for her position. It’s a huge loss and hopefully, the speculations are true and she eventually comes back in the cabinet sometime soon. I love Linda and it’s really good that the pro wrestling woman turned out to be the quiet and scandal-free one, that’s because she’s all about business. Here is what trump and Linda had to say at their announcement earlier today, Trump also took questions on Mueller, the wall, trade and more. Subscribe Below! - [Trump Shuts Down Betsy Devos Over Special Olympics ?](https://finflam.com/trump-shuts-down-betsy-devos-over-special-olympics-%f0%9f%8f%85/): Betsy DeVos faced sharp criticism after unveiling $18 million in proposed cuts to the Special Olympics program, which helps children and adults with disabilities. Just think, she owns a yacht that is worth $40 million, 1 helicopter, a private jet and god knows what else. For 1 yacht we could fund Special Olympics and expansion programs. It’s as if Betsy is the type that thinks children with disabilities should be institutionalized. She has no compassion for those she feels are different than her apparently, that’s just my assessment. Much like a homeless person if she doesn’t see them they won’t exist. All this should’ve been avoided because it was his administrations proposed a budget in the first place. Let’s be real President Trump should not be seen as a hero in this just that he made the right decision. Nobody deserves to thank you for doing the right thing. This is great, but this is by no means the worst thing in that budget they saved, she is cutting funds for special needs kids across the board. It is disgusting. People can fuss and make it seem irrelevant about the amount of money but it does matter. Regardless if 90% of Special Olympics funding is through charitable means, the Government funding of 10% is really crucial. There are arguments that if they raised 90%, why can’t they do the same for the remainder 10%? Well, when you have 10% of $200 million or more than 10% becomes a lot more significant in its number than previously thought. This isn’t Betsy Devos’ fault its Trump’s and his administrations but Devos is a problem. She is the absolute worst person for this job. She has no qualifications, no educational experience, no understanding of what students need, and its apparent the more she stays in this job, l the worse things will get. This is what president Trump had to say: Please Subscribe Below! - [Trumps CBP Expected to Hit 100,000 Migrant Arrests by March 31, 2019](https://finflam.com/trumps-cbp-expected-to-hit-100000-migrant-arrests-by-march-31-2019/): If you still think President Trump is lying about illegal immigration number rising, you’re incorrect. Despite rhetoric spewed by certain groups on the left and right its evident something is happening down south and it may not be stopped anytime soon. It’s becoming a problem people on the left, middle and right have to face, it’s becoming an epidemic as arrests surge. [democracy id=”19″] The Customs & Border Protection has 1,350 unaccompanied minors in custody, 20% 12 or younger. In overcrowded, unhealthy stations, with no parents which is a travesty any way you look at it. On Monday 3,700 were detained to close out match it’s set to hit nearly 95,000 to 100,000 people. If people think it’s bad now just wait until it gets in the 90s and 100s degrees. It’s completely unsafe and irresponsible. Granted some may have valid reasons to come here no matter the costs, but attempting to save your life and throwing it away because of hunger and declaration is counterproductive. People will be dropping from the heat before they get to the border. The desert is hot in the summer, please people don’t cross and don’t drag children across with you. Multiple sources have estimated the number of illegal immigrants in the united states to be over 11.3 million people. Nearly 50% of all illegal immigrants live in three states; New York, Texas, and California. Nearly 75% (8 million+) of the 11.3 million illegal immigrants come from Mexico, Central America, and South America. Look below and see how many illegal immigrants live in your state. Is the United States in part to blame? We must look and analyze very carefully why people are fleeing their homelands, not to intervene and make things worse as we’ve done so many times. We’ve made those mistakes historically over and over and never learned anything just look at Vietnam, Iraq, Afghanistan, Lybia, and Syria to name just a few. Moreover, the next question should be why should we be offering temporary sanctuary or permanent citizenship? Are people wanting a better life because some happen to be poor in some cases a reason that is justifiable for citizenship sanctuary or asylum? I don’t know the answer to that. The United States without a doubt is at fault for much of this besides their domestic policies, it’s their foreign policies that have been detrimental to communities that have worsened things as I mentioned in the countries above. Their foreign policy and drug smuggling from Nicaragua and Columbia or even the Iran Contras are direct results of instability in South America and Central American communities. Interfering in other countries is not a good thing, and I respect trumps take on foreign policy where it borders on being libertarian. The United States doesn’t understand that taking reapobilty is something we teach our children, and its something we need to practice, that’s a fact. They created the issue with gangs like MS-13. The GANG was created right here in the United States prison system, then we sent them back after they got older but that system for many turned them into violent criminals by the prison system that was suppose to have the opposite effect. If anyone can fix this its Donald Trump, I truly believe that. Subscribe Below! - [The Top “5” NFL QB's For The 2019 Season?](https://finflam.com/the-top-5-nfl-qbs-for-the-2019-season%f0%9f%8f%88/): This debate is just that, a debate. Which quarterbacks will enter the 2019 season with the best upside? Which will end the season as the NFL’s League MVP? We have it here! These rankings will include the quarterbacks season statistical projections, team records, where their playoff runs will end and who will win the coveted NFL MVP award for 2019. Who Will be the Best Quarterback In The End? 5. Baker Mayfield With an array of new additional talent heading into the 2019 season headlined by an offensive juggernaut of a receiver in Odell Beckham Jr., Baker Mayfield looks to do some impressive and exciting things. Two things, its important to note Mayfield has a will to win and take no shit mentality that will definitely generate some scoring and wins where he will shine, they are mutually exclusive. The second part of it is and most importantly Mayfield is starting game 1 of the season as the starting star quarterback with no question he is the guy in Cleveland. If you think about it perhaps if Mayfield started last season they would’ve garnered an extra win or two that would have put them in playoffs and who knows what would be happened. Team Record: 10-6 Team Journey: Win Division, Lose Divisional Playoff. QB Stats: 36 Td’s, 16 Interceptions, 4,738 Yards. 4. Deshaun Watson The most underrated quarterback on this entire list. With the talent, they have around him look for better things to come especially since he’s still on his rookie contract. Being on his rookie contract allows Brian Gaine, the GM, to allocate talent that they can pay and be legit additions to help build the team. I’m looking forward to them building the offensive line to help further protect Watson and build their secondary. The better secondary they have the more time Watson and the offense have to make plays and they do that even with how they performed last year winning the AFC South last year. The simple fact that he’s getting paid what he is makes a tremendous difference for that team. Team Record: 11-5 Team Journey: Win Division, Lose in Divisional Playoff. QB Stats: 31 TD’s, 11 Interceptions, 4,476 Yards. 3. Russell Wilson Well considering there are talks swirling around the football world that the franchise quarterback might be going to the New York Giants, there is no doubt the largest threat to any team may just be Russell Wilson. If they traded him it would be cataclysmic, to say the least to the well being of the Seattle Seahawks. On any team, he can win and has proven it time and time again with less. Considering he put himself in the MVP race late last year and how deadly accurate he was you can expect the same heading into this upcoming season. Out of any quarterback last year in a single season game Wilson had the best single game of any of them. Pro Football Focus gave Wilson a 98.0 overall grade for that game, the highest mark by a quarterback all season. He earned a perfect 158.3 passer rating, and threw for 14.6 yards per attempt. Team Record: 11-5 Team Journey: Win Division, Win Divisional Playoff, Win NFC Championship, Lose in Superbowl. QB Stats: 39 TD’s, 9 Interceptions, 3,949 Yards. 2. A. Phillip Rivers/ B. Drew Brees Listen before you start, both these men had nearly the exact same season last year and I don’t expect anything different for 2019. Phillip Rivers is getting older and as he welcomed his ninth child yesterday so I believe it gives him higher incentive to play better along with getting a new frontline that will unequivocally help the chargers and Rivers. Even with that front line from last year, Rivers completed 68.3 percent of his passes, that’s with him getting sacked 32 times last year. All he needs is a healthy team, a better accurate and clutch kicker and some front line help and they’ll go a long way. Team Record: 13-3 Team Journey: Wild Card, Win Divisional Playoff, Lose in AFC Championship. QB Stats: 35 TD’s, 15 Interceptions, 4,712 Yards This will be the swan song for Drew Brees and expect him to show out to the fullest. The 40-year-old just got a TE in Jared Cook for another piece of his already stacked arsenal. Regardless of the running game and his misfortunes from last years debacle in the playoffs where they got screwed by the Rams and the referees, his vengeance will be felt across the league. Regardless of Jonathan Vilma’s recent comments about Brees lasting and playing another three years is absurd, I would love it, but don’t see it happening. He still doesn’t have that MVP and I see him doing everything he can to win a MVP and another RING. Team Record: 14-2 Team Journey: Win Division, Win Divisional Playoff, Lose in NFC Championship. QB Stats: 44 TD’S, 10 Intercpetions, 4,909 Yards. 1. Patrick Mahomes The reigning and defending MVP shows no signs of slowing down this coming season. There have been new additions welcomed on the defensive side of the ball in Kansas City in pickups in Tyrann Matthieu among others, and with a new defensive coordinator hopefully willing to give Mahomes more time to do what he does best and electrify I seen the sky as the limit. Moreover, as long as the defensive coordinator can do his job properly and come up with a better defense then we had things will just improve. Patrick Mahomes had the 2nd greatest season in NFL history and he’s not even at his best, too bad for the other 31 teams. Expect him to have the greatest season ever, this year. Take a look at this the NFL TD Pass Leaders (2017-2018) in just two seasons. Mahomes would’ve had 100+ if he had played two full seasons. 1. Russell Wilson = 69 2. Ben Roethlisberger = 62 3. Tom Brady = 61 4. Philip Rivers = 60 5. Jared Goff = 60 6. Kirk Cousins = 57 7. Drew Brees = 55 8. Matt Ryan = 55 9. Carson Wentz = 54 10. Patrick Mahomes = 50 11. Matthew Stafford = 50 Team Record: 14-2 Team Journey: Win Division, Win Divisional Playoff, Win AFC Championship, Win SuperBowl. QB Stats: 71 TD’s, 16 Interceptions, 6,702 Yards. Awards: NFL MVP, NFL Offensive Player of the year, SuperBowl MVP. [democracy id=”18″] Subscribe Below - [Did Conor McGregor just retire?](https://finflam.com/did-connor-mcgregor-just-retire/): In a short message, McGregor said he is retiring from MMA, adding: “I wish all my old colleagues well going forward in competition.” Some fans are pointing out that McGregor also announced his retirement in 2016. What a run and what a charismatic guy who had the mouth and flair of a Floyd Mayweather and Ric Flair. But is this a ploy to sell fights? Is he going to pull a swerve soon and announce a fight and everyone will make a big deal and say he’s coming out of retirement? Possibly, but could he end up at WrestleMania? We have seen this before if everyone remembers when he made a similar tweet in 2016. I’m not quite sure if I’m convinced about this announcement, however at the same time I wouldn’t be too surprised he’s doing well in the whiskey industry. Time will tell if we have truly seen the last of Conor McGregor in the octagon or the boxing ring?. More to come, Subscribe Below! - [Tyson Chicken Recalls Another 70,000 Pounds?](https://finflam.com/tyson-chicken/): Tyson Foods, Inc. Recalls Chicken Strip Products due to “Possible Foreign Matter Contamination.” Tyson Foods is recalling nearly 70,000 pounds of frozen, ready-to-eat chicken strip products. Consumers are urged to throw away or return products that might be impacted. First plastic, now metal? What is going on? Tyson is consistently in the news for things like this and I don’t understand how people still buy their frozen products. How are they still being able to run facilities after the number of recalls that continuously happen ? I guess when you have Target, Kroger, Wal-Mart, and Costco to name a few that sell their products it’s not that difficult. This doesn’t help the chicken that they sell already have millions of bacteria covering them anyway. Take for instance, feces on chicken, researchers use laser imaging to determine the proportion of retail chicken contaminated with fecal matter. What percentage of retail chicken carcasses are contaminated with fecal matter? 92%. Can we trust anything from a US government agency? Then you can’t even enjoy getting E. coli and salmonella from your fresh produce or hell even going to taco bell or chipotle, consumers can’t win. In the last 2 years more people have died from eating Salads then have been victims of mass shootings. What’s the point of the FDA or any oversight when it’s not doing the job correctly? What should be done? Subscribe Below! - [Breaking News: Mueller Report-President Trump an Innocent Man](https://finflam.com/breaking-news-mueller-report-president-trump-an-innocent-man/): Members of the Department of Justice met on Saturday and Sunday to review Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s report on his investigation into possible Russian interference in the 2016 election. Attorney General William Barr released a four-page letter of “principal conclusions” on Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s Russia investigation. Barr’s letter says Mueller’s report doesn’t indicate President Trump committed a crime, but does not exonerate him. Mueller’s full report is still not public. The attorney general’s review “remains ongoing.” Attorney general Barr said there were 2,800 subpoenas, 19 lawyers, 40 FBI agents, 500 search warrants, 230 orders from communication records, 50 orders authorizing the use of pen registers, 13 requests to foreign governments for evidence, interviewed about 500 witnesses and 0 indictments. That’s how much of a free this thing blew up to and it’s sickening. Now the mainstream media is attempting to say he obstructed however Mueller didn’t do anything to say Trump did so what so ever. The report clearly indicates no obstruction occurred. Mueller referred “several matters to other offices for further action” but, as for the Special Counsel, he did not recommend any further indictments. They need to repay the American taxpayers their money back for this sham of an investigation and bull shit witch hunt. President Trump may be a prick, but he won fair and square. 40,000,000 down the drain. If Democrats want to win they should forget about collusion, accept the findings and just focus on finding and putting up an inspirational candidate to take down Trump the traditional way in 2020. Take the higher road, not happening but it’s advice, nobody can beat Trump except Trump. Arrest Hillary and the rest of them for proven crimes Now. The Obama DOJ made a deal with Hillary’s lawyers to not go through the Foundation emails on her server, isn’t there a problem with that?? However, Democrats still want more probably because their man Mueller determined there was no reason to prosecute. If a man put in place by the most corrupt political party known to man, spends millions of dollars & two plus years with a team in the unknown numbers and still, they can’t conclude a crime. He’s exonerated! Release the report in full and let’s see this concrete exoneration. More to come, please subscribe below. - [National Poll: President Trump - Vote Now](https://finflam.com/national-poll-president-trump-vote-now/): The following questions are merely to get an idea of where the country stands on certain issues. The questions are in regard to how President Trump has affected the lives of the American people, his job performance and what you think the future may hold for our country and the President. [democracy id=”11″] [democracy id=”12″] [democracy id=”13″] [democracy id=”14″] [democracy id=”15″] [democracy id=”16″] [democracy id=”17″] Please Subscribe Below - [Here's How To Make The Ultimate March Bracket](https://finflam.com/heres-how-to-make-the-ultimate-march-bracket/): It's March, that means it's time to make your brackets without embarrassing yourself. - [Another Dead In Customs and Border Security?](https://finflam.com/another-dead-in-customs-and-border-security%f0%9f%98%94/): The CBP announced that an unidentified, undocumented Mexican man died at the Las Palmas Medical Center in Texas after being diagnosed with multiple health problems. The 40-year-old Mexican immigrant died in US custody the fourth dead in recent months. The unidentified man died after being diagnosed with flu-like symptoms, liver failure, and renal failure With this being the fourth death in recent months including two children, you have to wonder if the number of immigrants dying in CBP custody as a result of “flu-like symptoms” is a coincidence or not. CBP holding cells are nicknamed “hieleras” for a reason. Dying in border patrol custody is not a coincidence, however lets be real honest here don’t try and come here illegally and you probably won’t die. To be fair it’s a little odd to say the least. Many people die in virtually every hospital across the country after complaining of “flu-like symptoms”. These are sick people before they come in contact with CBP. Now if he was sick and the conditions of the holding area contributed I can see some minor fault, but would that have happened anyway if he didn’t attempt to come here illegally. I don’t mean to sound harsh but renal failure he suffered from is kidney failure, the only cure is a kidney transplant, was the US supposed to just get him a kidney? That’s a legitimate question. Were they supposed to move him to the head of the waitlist? It’s tragic, but not something that’s the fault of the government, I can only see if conditions enhanced the symptoms of his illness. 105 people die every minute, 83 people in 9 years have died at CBP, that’s actually pretty good. I hate to look at it that way but who is to blame for this? Please subscribe below! - [Kristin Gillibrand's Joke of a Campaign For 2020??](https://finflam.com/kristin-gillibrands-joke-of-a-campaign-for-2020%f0%9f%87%ba%f0%9f%87%b8/): Gillibrand officially entered the 2020 presidential race on Sunday by declaring her Democratic candidacy with a campaign video titled Brave Wins. She also had this to say, “I’m fighting for an America where we lead with bravery and compassion, not fear and greed—and I’m taking that fight straight to President Trump’s doorstep.” If she has compassion where the hell was it for Al Franken? It shows weakness, this is a primary example for which why Trump will be reelected. How? Because President Trump never waivers. He may lie but he will lie till he gets what he wants. Another thing is she has the audacity claiming to fight with bravery and go against greed, well what the hell was she doing with the tobacco lobby? She was an attorney defending big tobacco for Philip Morris and its parent company Altria Group. She was the attorney in charge of silencing people about the negative effects tobacco users receive from the product. People don’t realize at Davis Polk, the firm she worked for, always allowed its attorneys to decline work such as tobacco cases, Gillibrand did not. Leading executives of Philip Morris testified in 1994 that cigarettes were not addicting and that cigarettes had no link or causes relating to cancer. The Justice Department believed they (executives) perjured themselves and Mrs. Gillibrand had prior knowledge of what was happening. Just recently she made statements pushing abortion and getting rid of the Hyde Amendment. The Hyde amendment is a provision that does n’t allow federal funds to be used for abortions unless in the case of safety, rape or incest. Gillibrand has co-sponsored the Equal Access to Abortion Coverage that would get rid of the huge amendment and allow federal funds to pay for abortions, while the second part would prohibit politicians from pushing initiatives that dictate whether or not private insurers may cover abortion services in their respective states. Gillibrand is as idiotic as the practice and implementation of the Hyde Amendment itself. We all know federal funds do indeed pay for abortions, just look at planned parenthood as exhibit A. They receive hundreds of millions of dollars by the government every year, but that’s stopping with Trump thankfully. Gillibrand claims women need reproductive healthcare but how is performing an abortion productive for the mother in the long run when it has nothing to do with an emergency, incest or rape? It’s counterproductive. Babies have rights too. Is this your candidate for president? Yes Or No? Please subscribe below! - [Breaking News: New York Gambino Mob Boss Murdered](https://finflam.com/breaking-news-new-york-mob-boss-murdered/): The head of the Gambino crime family was shot multiple times outside his home on Staten Island and taken to the hospital in critical condition, news outlets reported. Police confirmed Cali died of his injuries. He is the first New York mob boss to die in a targeted killing since 1985. It’s been more than 30 years since a Gambino godfather was targeted. Paul Castellano was assassinated outside Sparks Steakhouse in December 1985. Castellano was murdered by the infamous mob boss John Gotti. Only the bosses of the other families can ok a hit like this and if there really is a war going on then we’ll just have to see how this plays out and who else may be next. The MOB is alive and well ladies and gentlemen. Frank Cali Gambino was 53-years-old and no arrests have been made at this time. Police are looking for a man who left the scene in a blue pickup truck. Please stay tuned and subscribe below. - [Breaking News: Beto O'Rourke is Running For President in 2020](https://finflam.com/breaking-news-beto-orourke-is-running-for-president-in-2020/): The Texas Democratic politician has been hinting at a 2020 run in the past few months. O’Rourke told Vanity Fair on Wednesday that he was “born” to run and “I think I’d be good at it.” He later confirmed his intention to run with a local Texas TV station, KTSM. “Man, I’m just born to be in it.” Beto O’Rourke seemed to come from nowhere to now throwing his hat in for the democratic nominee. I’m not so sure how well it should come off saying it’s his “birthright ” will do with some of the public. Three things, Beto is no threat to Bernie, he is the male version of Hillary Clinton and lastly, If Beto thinks his definition of Progressive is gonna fly on the national stage, he better get in line and realizes it’s not going to work. More to come as this pool heats up, stay tuned and subscribe below. - [Biggest NFL Offseason Trades and Signings...So Far?3/12/19](https://finflam.com/this-week-in-the-nfl-so-far-%f0%9f%8f%883-12-19/): Let’s get to the headlines we missed this week and what we can expect to happen as Wednesdays fee agency opens up. NFL Kwon Alexander will leave the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and head to San Francisco on a four-year, $54M deal with $27M guaranteed. Kwon Alexander’s $13.5 million average annual salaries would be the most in the NFL among inside linebackers in history. Landon Collins’ 6 years $84M deal with the Redskins makes him the highest avgerage paid safety in football. He grabs $45M guaranteed over the next three seasons in Washington making $14 million a year. The Rams have re-signed pass-rusher Dante Fowler Jr., it’s a 1-year deal for Fowler and the Rams. He’ll be back at it making a nice $14 million. Former Texans’ S Tyrann Mathieu intends to sign a three-year, $42 million deal with the Kansas City Chiefs, which is a huge pickup for the Chiefs considering their defense was 31st in the league last year and still made it to AFC Championship. Wide Receiver Adam Humphries signed with the Titans. He is coming off a standout season with the Buccaneers, Hunpries had career-highs in receptions, receiving yards and receiving touchdowns. He finished his fourth season with 76 catches, 816 yards and five touchdowns. Humphries’ contract with the Titans is to be around $36 million over four years. Colts agreed to a 1-year deal with WR Devin Funchess worth up to $13 million. He had 44 receptions & 4 TD’s for the Panthers last season. The Lions are expected to sign former Patriot and pass-rusher Trey Flowers. It’s a 5-year deal. Should be more than $16M or $17M. Chiefs are released four-time Pro-Bowl LB Justin Houston. They had tried to trade him, but no one was willing to pick up the $15.25 million base salary that was due this season. Houston is now a free agent. In eight season Houston racked up 377 tackles and 78.5 sacks. Eagles send the 6th-rd pick in 2019 to Tampa and get back a 7th in 2020 along with WR DeSean Jackson. Jackson will get $13 million guaranteed on restructuring and $18 million the first 2 years and $15 million in total guarantees. Bills have agreed with Frank Gore on a 1-year, $2 million deal. Bills already had the NFL’s oldest backfield with 30-year-old LeSean McCoy and 30-year-old Chris Ivory atop the depth chart. Now they’re bringing in Frank Gore, who turns 36 in May. Beat the doubters. Terrell Suggs informed the Ravens he will be moving on to another club. Some of his teammates have mentioned Arizona as a possible landing spot or let’s hope the CHIEFS?. Suggs has spent 16 years with the Ravens. Jets have now agreed with WR Jamison Crowder on a three-year, $28.5 million deal with $17 million fully guaranteed. Adam Gase created some big plays out of Albert Wilson and Jakeem Grant last season, throw in Jamison Crowder in New York and it could get very interesting. Nick Foles, the former Eagles backup quarterback who was the Super Bowl MVP in 2018, is now set to make more than $80M in Jacksonville. Move your big ass over Bortles its time to win a Championship. The Pittsburgh Steelers have placed Ryan Shazier on the reserve/physically unable to perform list for 2019 and tolled his contract. The linebacker hasn’t played since suffering a serious spinal injury during a 2017 game against the Bengals that left him unable to walk. I think it’s the right thing to do. Sheldon Richardson took a 1-year deal with the Vikings last year, he’ll now cash in with a 3-year deal with the Browns. The Steelers and the Ravens are looking to be on troubles water as a team but Browns are actually looking to be a legit team and the age of Baker Mayfield be upon us in this division. Former Ravens LB CJ Mosley is expected to sign with the Jets on a massive 5-year, an $85M deal worth $51M guaranteed. That’s $17M per year. Either Baltimore has no money???, no plans, Harbaugh is the problem or its the seafood because something is awfully fishy with the Ravens losing so much talent. The Steelers are dealing Antonio Brown to the Raiders in exchange for a third round pick and a fifth-round pick in this 2019 draft. Brown will also get a reworked contract that makes him the NFL’s highest paid WR. Rams’ franchise safety Lamarcus Joyner plans to sign a four-year deal with the Oakland Raiders making their secondary look pretty damn good with CB Gareon Conley, S Karl Joseph, S Lamarcus Joyner, CB Daryl Worley. Odell Beckham Jr. traded to Cleveland for 1st and 3rd round draft picks along with A Jabril Peppers for trade transaction. - [President Trump ends Obama-era policy on stating number of civilian drone deaths](https://finflam.com/president-trump-ends-obama-era-policy-on-stating-number-of-civilian-drone-deaths/): President Trump has today revoked a 32-month-old requirement for the Department of Defense and other U.S. agencies to report on strikes and civilian harm in areas outside active zones (Yemen, Pakistan). This is without a doubt no doubt a major transparency blow to those of us who require honesty and truthfulness from their governments. However, today’s Trump executive order appears to leave all other elements of the original Obama-era Executive Order 13732 intact. It includes key areas relating to casualty mitigation, and the reporting of civilian harm from the battlefield itself. The White House is arguing that the measure was redundant because there’s a congressional requirement for DOD to submit such a report like it initially. The transparency is muddled especially when the DOD report doesn’t cover Title 50 actions. The increasingly dangerous thing is with little to no transparency the United States military can basically go kill anyone, and they wouldn’t have to report it nor acknowledge it. Not to mention regardless of what the trump administration says they do not tell you that Congress will no longer have to issue the initial annual public estimate of civilian casualties but it disregards CIA strikes. That’s even scarier. The Obama administration changed the definition of “militant” so that the reports stopped showing multiple civilians murdered by drones. A democracy will never function if citizens are denied information about their government and its actions at home and abroad. Denying the crimes that our government makes doesn’t make us less guilty, if anything, it makes our crimes much worse. Whether it was Obama or its trump these killings of innocent people is uncalled-for and unnecessary, its detrimental to mankind’s ability to trust their neighbor. Not to mention the elephant in the room here is whether it’s against this president or the last these airstrikes killing civilians is in violation of the Geneva convention. The Geneva Convention prohibits violence against noncombatants. According to AirWars, they estimated that during Obama’s administration they estimated the Obama drone strikes killed between 2,300 and 3,400 innocent civilians were murdered averaging around 60 a day. In just the 7 months of the first year of the presidency for President Trump, they estimated between 2,800 and 4,500 innocent civilians were murdered averaging 360 a day in the first 7 months of his term. It took Obama until 2016 to come up with that executive order by the way. We must ask where will transparency come from and who will be accountable if there isn’t any provided? - [Top 5 Free Agent Targets For The Chiefs](https://finflam.com/top-5-free-agents-targets-for-the-chiefs/): NFL Free Agency is quickly approaching. These are the 5 players that are the best fits for the Kansas City Chiefs. The following list is in no particular order: - [Breaking News: Did Roger Stone Just Violate His Gag Order?](https://finflam.com/breaking-news-did-roger-stone-just-violate-his-gag-order/): Robert Mueller’s office has notified Judge Amy Berman Jackson about an Instagram post from Roger Stone that could be in violation of Judge Jackson’s strict gag order on Stone. Moreover, federal prosecutors also told a judge that there is an introduction in Roger Stone’s new book, which discusses his case, and is the subject of the current court filings. However, I think the big question legally here is whether or not Roger Stone’s book that was written and printed before a gag order, yet released afterward, violate the order? The book is already available on Amazon and Google. Down below is the actual cover of the book that’s been repackaged with a newer version written by Roger Stone but now has an updated “explosive new introduction.” Roger Stone stands firmly saying that not a single word was written after February 21, 2019, and that it was all written prior to that date of the gag order. The book could be considered ex post facto. Either way, it’s going to come down to semantics and specificity will be very important on what the precise wording of Judge Jackson’s gag order literally said and whether or not Roger Stone was capable of postponing the book or not. The boo is available for purchase below. - [Here's Why The Chiefs Should Trade For Antonio Brown](https://finflam.com/heres-why-the-chiefs-should-trade-for-antonio-brown/): The Pittsburgh Steelers could be looking to trade WR Antonio Brown. If so, the Chiefs should trade for Antonio Brown. Here's why: - [Breaking News: Governor Jay Inslee Enters Presidential Race](https://finflam.com/breaking-news-governor-jay-inslee-enter-presidential-race/): Washington Governor Jay Inslee is running for president, becoming the first governor to enter the 2020 race and the first candidate to run on a climate change platform. In his announcement video, Inslee, who has been leading Washington state since 2013, says he is running because he is the “only candidate who will make defeating climate change our nation’s number one priority.” Yet he said it would be his fourth priority. “We have an opportunity to transform our economy, run on 100% clean energy, that will bring millions of good paying jobs to every community across America, ”so he’s running on a very different platform right out the gate? I appreciate that. Will it matter? No. Inslee has spent the past year as the chairman of the DGA, which provided him with a national platform and ability to travel the country to prepare for his presidential launch. Inslee will make an official announcement with family and friends at A&R Solar in South Seattle. It’s looking like there are a proposed 20 candidates left to enter the race, looks like Teflon Don will get another 4 years. Jay Inslee is the 13th democratic candidate thus far. More news to come on this story. - [Federal Prosecutors Broke Law in Epstein Case](https://finflam.com/federal-prosecutors-broke-law-in-epstein-case/): A federal judge in Florida ruled Thursday that Department of Justice violated the victims’ rights in its non-prosecution agreement with Jeffrey Epstein. They failed to consult with the victims & keep them informed of the deal. The suit vs. DOJ was brought in 2008 by two then teen victims of Epstein. The Court is giving the parties 15 days to weigh in on what happens next. Expect a big fight over what the remedy might be, now that the court has found the Epstein deal violated the victims’ rights. One possible remedy already raised by the court, and the one sought by the plaintiff victims is a rescission of the agreement. Once Epstein got behind bars, he didn’t even spend that much time in his cell. Epstein was allowed to leave for work and was released six days a week to do so. He basically just slept there. The DOJ argued several years ago in this case, that a remedy of rescission of Epstein’s deal would be prohibited by Due Process guarantees, even if the deal violated the Crime Victims’ Rights Act. DOJ argued, in the alternative, that even if the judge set the NPA aside, the “gesture would be futile” because the DOJ would still be legally bound to abide by the terms of the 2007 deal. Therefore, victims could never get what they really want, which is for Epstein to be prosecuted. Jeffrey Epstein should be spending his life in prison, but because this bull shit Epstein had only served a little more than a year in jail. Why? The fix may have been in. Epstein is friend with Bill and Hillary Clinton, Donald Trump and Prince Andrew and that doesn’t leave me with a good feeling especially if Trump had any knowledge of this. This whole situation just feels filthy and I see it getting worse. Will the truth come out? Who else is involved? Donald Trump was on the witness list filed on August 31, 2016, for a civil trial involving billionaire pedophile Jeffrey Epstein, along with Bill Richardson, the former governor of New Mexico. And almost 3 years ago, a woman filed a suit against Trump and Epstein for sexual abuse under threat of harm and conspiracy to deprive her civil rights when she was 13 years old. In a deposition, Epstein’s brother Mark testified that he once flew on Jeffrey Epstein’s plane with both him and Trump, who were “friends.”Asked why Trump was on board, Mark Epstein replied, “You’ll have to ask Donald.” Bill Clinton was supposedly on the private jet 95 times to Epstein’s private island. The jet was called the “lolita express.” Alexander Acosta should be investigated and charged with breaking the law plain and simple. They should also investigate why he did it and who told him to do it. - [Roseanne Calls AOC “Bug-eyed Bi***”](https://finflam.com/roseanne-calls-aoc-bug-eyed-bi/): Roseanne Barr Calls Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez ‘That Bug-Eyed B***h’ and Rails Against the Green New Deal and Socialism. Let’s compare her comment to those Farrakhan has made against Trump & his supporters, against Jews, against whites etc. Which part of her statement was factually incorrect? Being blunt while stating a truism is not a crime. Roseanne is just doing what every other actor/comedian does when they curse out Trump/members of his admin or of the GOP. Are people just focusing on Roseanne right now because they don’t want to focus on the left-leaning actor that was arrested for lying about hate crime? Jussie Smollett. The media was all up his ass when the story broke about being bleached and beaten but turns out it was a hoax. Since the beginning, the story didn’t smell right. Now he has been indicted and possibly charged for a false police report. But they are ignoring they created a narrative targeting Trump supporters. Roseanne had her career collapse last year when she made statements about Valerie Jarett who had worked for the Obama administration. She compared literal similarities between her and a monkey from the planet of the apes. ABC then canceled her hit show ‘Roseanne’. But why is the Cosby show still in reruns all over cable TV? They pulled every single rerun of Rosanne from 4 channels. It’s liberal left BS. Look at what they did to Last Man Standing. That doesn’t equate to Roseanne not only being booted from Roseanne but having to give up the rights to HER show so that the rest of the cast could keep their jobs. It’s really, ultimately, that the advertizers didn’t want their products associated with her show. Should CNN forgive Rick Sanchez about his nasty remarks about Jews, Roland Martin and his remarks about gays? The hypocrisy is indeed vindictive. - [Breaking: Bernie Sanders is Running for President! WTF!](https://finflam.com/bernie-sanders-2020/): Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders has announced he will make a second bid for the Democratic nomination for President. Sanders made the announcement in an interview with Vermont Public Radio this morning making sure the people of Vermont heard first. I was expecting Bernie to make an announcement in front of a tree. If Hillary Clinton runs for president again I don’t know what the hell is gonna happen. At least Bernie can’t be screwed by Hillary and the DNC like he did before. He ran with one issue last time and failed. As a libertarian, I believe there are other voices to consider this time around. Democrats need someone who can defeat Trump it isn’t Bernie of they want to win. He let Hillary Clinton rob him and probably pay him off to get out of the way otherwise why would he come out strong then allow her to accept the nomination. How could anyone vote for him he’s a sellout? It makes no sense whatsoever that this man for some Democrats are directly responsible for Donald Trump’s presidency. He’s a socialist running as a Democrat and that will lose a lot of interest from a lot of people regardless of what many millennials lean towards. Sanders speech is an absolute joke he thinks he’s Ron Paul, Paul started a movement so strong he still got electoral votes in the last presidential election and he wasn’t even running. Sanders had this to say: “We began the political revolution in the 2016 campaign and now it’s time to move that revolution forward and make sure that vision, those ideas, are implemented into policy.” Senator Bernie Sanders has voted in line with President Trump’s position 14.6% of the time. This is going to be a hell of a presidential race. Who will you vote for? Subscribe Below and Support us on our store or pay pal buttons. - [Children Being Fathered by Disgusting Priests in the Catholic Church Who are Being protected by the Vatican](https://finflam.com/the-vatican-has-been-protecting-priests-who-father-children/): In a new narrative, according to the New York Times, the Catholic church has been protecting priests who have broken their vow of celibacy, the priests in this regard are ones who have children. It’s apparently been such a problem the Catholic church has had to generate a general set of rules specifically for them. These situations usually arise when priests have sex through rape, abuse, affairs with nuns or non ordained women of the church. The priests first took an oath to celibacy a thousand years after its existence in the 12th-century. The pope has the power to change the rule since is not Catholic dogma but simply a tradition. Pope Francis has been open about allowing married men to become priests in the future. People forget St. Peter was married and the first Pope of the Catholic Church. According to the church’s Code of Canon Law, they deem celibacy a “special gift from God” that in turn, allows them to have more dedication to the church and would be less distracted in order to fulfill their duties to Christ. However, nowhere in The New Testament does it specifically say that the priests have to take an oath of celibacy. The man who the New York Times wrote about is a psychotherapist and his name is Vincent Doyle, a native of Ireland. For years, he had always believed a Catholic priest named John J. Doyle to be his godfather. Doyle says he was going through some old poems and noticed the handwriting was that of John Doyle’s. After analyzing the context of the poems Vincent asked his mother if that was his father and she confirmed it was. Since he was informed of the truth Doyle had taken shame because he became a child of scandal. At one point prior to his mother’s truth, he was attempting to become a priest in Ireland. After a period, Doyle believed he was alone in this situation until an archbishop showed him otherwise. Apparently, the archbishop told him there are a set of rules they created for a priest who commits such acts, this information left Doyle aware that there were likely others like him. Another archbishop even had a name for it, “children of the ordained.” One of the archbishops even helped fund his website. Doyle has done something positive that’s been able to manage his shame by creating a support group for children of priests. According to what Doyle told the New York Times, Doyle said his website support group, CopingInternational.com, “has 50,000 users in 175 countries.” I have to ask is the Catholic church confirming these types of situations happen because it’s not talking about the evil acts of pedophilia? I’m Catholic, and for years I’ve heard people say the pope should allow priests to get married, all the other Christian churches allow it. It’s obviously backfired on what they were supposedly attempting to accomplish through the oath of celibacy. It’s backfired on a human decency level and peoples faith in Christ has dwindled along with peoples alliance to the church. It’s not surprising we see horrible acts of pedophilia and rape by priests because the celibacy oath indeed seems like it protects them. Asking a man to keep celibate for his life is similar to asking the media to be impartial. If anything, some may accomplish the goal, most will likely fail. There are about 200 Catholic priests who are married and some of them have “legitimate” kids & grandkids. Those priests have mostly converted from Anglicanism. The church has said that they try to keep the children of priests a secret to protect the children themselves. This will be the year The Catholic Church Falls. Do you believe priests should be allowed to get married? What do you think should happen to these priests? Save The Children - [Trump vs. Ann Coulter Heats?Up & More](https://finflam.com/trump-vs-coulter-heats%f0%9f%94%a5up-more/): President Donald Trump’s former hard ass supporter Ann Coulter is continuing to flip on him, she’s slamming his national emergency declaration as a way to “scam the stupidest people in his base.” President Trump had this to say at his press conference yesterday when speaking about Coulter: Ann Coulter Responded to president Trump’s Slam, “The Only National Emergency is That Our President is an Idiot.” This is either something to go off the rails over or she’s going to be best friends with him again like Graham and Flake before her. She did support Trump, but is she that anti trump now? I don’t think so, not so much mad at him for anything he is doing, she’s mad that he is not doing enough ultra right-wing stuff that she prefers is the problem. Not to mention a few weeks ago she also called out the president for not having any backbone, “biggest wimp ever to serve as President of the United States.” National Emergencies Act But, President Trump isn’t the only person to use the National Emergencies Act, is he? Since the bill was passed in 1976, more than 59 national state of emergencies have been declared and that’s not including weather emergencies. So when President Trump says, “but nobody cares, they sign it for far less important things in some cases, in many cases.” I’m not arguing with that, I believe he is legitimately correct. Much of the criticism has been that it’s an overreach in his power, but it really isn’t because it’s not unheard of or unusual. In order to declare a national emergency, the president must give specific reasoning to justify the declaration, even though the law grants the sitting president nearly unlimited freedom to do what he wants. However, Congress does have the power to override the president’s declaration by introducing a resolution. With the resolution, Congress would then need to combine their powers and get a vote to do so, but then it would need to go back to the president’s desk who is the one who initially introduced the declaration. Congress would either need his signature or override his veto power. President trump has already used the Act three times, one specifically giving him the power to enact sanctions on a foreign power if they meddle in U.S. elections. President Bush did it with Hurricane Katrina and Barrack Obama with the H1-N1 virus. There are currently 31 active declarations still active, Congress meets every 6 months or so to allow continuation. If the act doesn’t get voted on to continue, they do lapse. Out of the 31 N.E.A.’s 26 of them impose sanctions, 1 is for weapon proliferation, 1 is for trade and three are for other dealings. This was also done with the gulf war and the September 11th attacks on America. The big question where will he get the money from? The president did predict what he thinks may happen, he sees courts in his future. Trump told reporters he’s “expecting” to be sued for signing a national emergency over funding for his proposed border wall. The President then went on to say, “Sadly we’ll be sued, and sadly it’ll go through a process, and happily, we’ll win.” I’m not so sure about that. If the courts strike down the emergency declaration, I doubt it would have to do with them not believing there’s a border problem, but more so rule that even if there is an emergency, it’s Congress’s job to remedy, not the president’s. - [Trump's U.N. Ambassador Pick Canned Herself](https://finflam.com/trumps-u-n-ambassador-pick-canned-herself/): Heather Nauert withdrew herself from consideration for U.S. ambassador to the United Nations. Heather Nauert’s nomination began to falter after the White House was alerted that a problem had cropped up in her background check Trump’s pick for UN ambassador had employed a nanny who was in the United States legally but didn’t have a US work permit. Nauert not expected to return to her job at the State Department spot either nor is it said if she will return to fox news in a correspondent role again either. United States Secretary of State had a farewell statement for the former proposed nominee to the United Nations. Pompeo said, “nothing but the best in all of her future endeavors.” The State Department spokesperson Heather Nauert was “under very serious consideration” for the role as UN ambassador once upon a time late last year by President Trump. Trump was attempting to pick a replacement for the role left open by Nikki Haley when she resigned last year. Heather Nauert had some very heartfelt words after withdrawing herself for consideration, “I am grateful to President Trump and Secretary Pompeo for the trust they placed in me for considering me for the position of U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations. However, the past two months have been grueling for my family and therefore it is in the best interest of my family that I withdraw my name from consideration. Serving in the Administration for the past two years has been one of the highest honors of my life and I will always be grateful to the President, the Secretary, and my colleagues at the State Department for their support.” The State Department put a statement out afterward “The President will make an announcement with respect to a nominee for U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations soon.” Let’s hope they are able to do a thorough background investigation on the next proposed nominee. Please Subscribe Below & Visit our Store to Help Support our website. There are also Patreon and Pay Pal donation Buttons available for your support. - [Pizzagate Restaurant Nearly Set On Fire?](https://finflam.com/pizzagate-restaurant-nearly-set-on-fire%f0%9f%94%a5/): A man who was tased and arrested at the Washington Monument has also been charged with trying to set a fire in the restaurant at the center of the Pizzagate conspiracy theory. Ryan Jaselskis was apprehended for jumping the fence at the Washington Monument two weeks ago, even leading to a fistfight with authorities. Officials later recognized his jacket from the security footage at Comet Pizza, when he tried to set it on fire. Federal prosecutors charged 22 yr old actor from CA in comet ping-pong fire. The suspect was caught by United Staes Park Police. The park police have offices in Washington D.C., New York, and San Francisco. Park Police tased him outside Washington Monument. In 2016, the PizzaGate conspiracy theory alleging Hillary Clinton and others were running a human trafficking ring out of this Washington, DC pizzeria prompted a North Carolina man to enter the restaurant and fire off an assault rifle multiple times. The documents were been released by WikiLeaks who have never been proven wrong on anything they published. Even the Simpsons restaurant referenced it in one of their episodes saying it was the other pizza place, not this one. The Canon video posted to Ryan Jaselskis’ parents accounts an hour before prosecutors allege he tried to set Comet Pizza on fire. It’s the same one that has 1.2 million views from JoeM, one of YouTube’s most watched (and recommended) Qanon accounts. I’m very intrigued even more because if it had to do with one conspiracy why would he hop the game to go to the Washington national monument? Pizzagate is real I truly believe it, especially since Wikileaks has never ever been proven wrong, and it came from their own mouths using code words people in that life utilize. This was an interesting take by man from Twitter: “Well if he is an actor from LA posting Qanon… is it fair to say he is possibly a child victim to pizzagate returning for revenge, or a crisis actor paid to make Qanon posters look like arsonists with zero credibility? Hmm… I’ll take child victim for 100.” - [Is Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand Playing to Melania & Donald for her Paid Family Leave Act?](https://finflam.com/kirsten-gillibrand-introduces-family-leave/): Yesterday Democratic Sen. and 2020 candidate Kirsten Gillibrand and Rep. DeLauro re-introduced the FAMILY & Medical Insurance Leave Act which would create a national guaranteed paid family leave program. Part of the plan would provide 12 weeks of guaranteed federal paid leave to parents and caregivers regardless of sex or sexual orientation. However, it comes at a cost, a tax will be implemented in the form of a payroll tax similar to social security. Just a note, former president George H.W. Bush vetoed two bills on the same issue during his time in office. Isn’t this a socialist program? Or is it a humanitarian program? The President just emphasized in his State of the Union a few weeks ago that he wasn’t a fan of socialists, “America was founded on liberty and independence – not government coercion, domination, and control. We are born free, and we will stay free. Tonight, we renew our resolve that America will never be a socialist country.” But is he okay with a socialist program? The U.S. is the ONLY high-wealth country that doesn’t guarantee a single day of paid leave to new moms and one of a few that doesn’t guarantee paid leave to new dads. According to the Huffington Post, “The Family Act, as the legislation is known, would allow all workers in the U.S. to earn 66 percent of their monthly wages, up to a certain maximum, funded by a small payroll tax of two-tenths of 1 percent paid for by employers and employees. And advocates say they might tweak the bill further so that lower-income workers are able to earn a higher percentage of their pay.” There have been some people pushing for even a 6-month guarantee opposed to 12 weeks. Six states already offer paid Family and Medical Insurance Leave laws including Washington, New York, Massachusetts, Rhode Island and New Jersey, California along with Washington D.C. Only 13% of the private sector employers offer this benefit to their employees. Most the businesses in these states have seen barely any negative effects from the implemented legislation, some argue that the proposed legislation if it were to be passed on a federal level it would actually take certain costs off the employers. Dr. T Berry Brazelton testified before Congress 35 years prior on this exact issue, here’s what he said: “Our children are our future, why wouldn’t you want every single one of them to get the best start possible for all of US?” Some arguments against paid family leave are it hurts production and hurts the bottom line of companies. Another complaint is what will it do to the morale of other employees who are single and have families that are grown when they have to take on the extra workload of the missing worker. Will, it cost money to the company to bring in temporary workers? What happens if they get into a similar situation? Wouldn’t a company have to pay someone to not be at work for half a year if a six-month leave was ever approved? I’m not saying that families don’t need time off, they do. The businesses would still require someone to do that work. A gigantic danger is that a big company like Walmart would eat the cost and just hire all part-timers to avoid this. The irony of the whole thing is there s a massive danger in this for women even though the bill, in theory, is protecting the mother and her family. If business pushes back against a bill like this wouldn’t they just hire all men? Democrats and some Republicans have been pushing lately for this kind of legislation, even president trump mentioned he wanted to work on giving family paid leave during his The State of The Union address a few weeks ago. When he mentioned it got praise from all Democrats and a few Republicans, the other Republicans didn’t stand. But, for Republicans isn’t this against what your salary stands for? Isn’t this the party that doesn’t like mandates? And wouldn’t this be one? Social security is 12.4% and provides about 40% of your income for an estimated 18 years of benefits. They would want 75-100% of income for 1/2 of every year for about 40 years regardless of what percent they say. Government mandates like this could stifle small business growth which in turn would affect jobs and incomes nationally. Isn’t this just too much government overreach? Government’s role isn’t to steal money from people and then redistribute it to others, Governments should provide freedoms of individual sovereignty, not this. It sounds good in theory, but in its proposed execution, I don’t agree with. If we could find a way that wouldn’t be a tax on Americans and pay for it some other way where it could accomplish the same goals, I’m with it. it just isn’t the government’s role to force things like this nor to provide it. Just, so I’m clear, socialist structures are usually initially emotionally based & look good but are never long term solutions. The problem is that in the long-term more people are hurt, rarely do these short term structures extend to work properly. Please Subscribe & Purchase Items Below - [700 Baptist Church Victims Sexually Assaulted](https://finflam.com/700-baptist-church-victims-sexually-assaulted/): An investigation by the Houston Chronicle and the San Antonio Express-News revealed horrific findings that would sadly match those of the Catholic church. Their findings found since 1998, roughly 380 Southern Baptist church leaders and volunteers have faced allegations of sexual misconduct. They left behind more than 700 victims, the youngest victim being 3 years old. The report details how the offenders resisted reform while those who faced abuse were forced to suffer in silence. The newspapers also reported, “since 2008, when leaders rejected reforms meant to curb sexual abuse, 250+ people who worked or volunteered in Southern Baptist churches have been charged with sex crimes. Nearly all were convicted, took plea deals or have pending cases.” As the Houston Chronicle points out more than 250 church leaders have been convicted, that’s out of 380, that’s progress. Interestingly most of the accused hailed from the state of Texas. Many of the victims have had drug problems and it led them to overdose, and sadly many have died due to several different types of suicide. According to the Houston Chronicle, “many of the victims were adolescents who were molested, solicited, exposed to pornography, photographed nude or repeatedly raped by youth pastors.” There are 47,000 self-regulated Southern Baptist Churches that have no oversight, the church does not track or follow any of these incidents. Something has to change now, evil is here and it’s everywhere, it’s been here. Each church should conduct a thorough background check of all its employees & volunteers. This will cut down dramatically on predators I believe but also conduct a family session with another adult, one written and one verbal. In my opinion, the first policy that should’ve been mandated for this church and churches everywhere is there should never be one adult left with a single child, this prevents these horrific acts, and it’s also good for the falsely accused. It protects both parties considering most of the churchgoers aren’t like the ones who destroyed the victims in this article. The evil that’s transpired in establishments specifically in churches or houses of God is what has created a major divide intervening with peoples faith in Jesus Christ. This is fuel for atheists and Satanists to claim and make arguments against God. Many have used arguments similar to “if God is so loving and caring why would he ever allow this evil to be done to innocent good people, especially children?” People forget about free will and evil, and if evil exists it comes from the Devil. Americans should be grateful for journalists like these. These men and women should be awarded the Pulitzer Prize and we thank you for everything you’ve done so far. I know it’s just the beginning but progress has been made. Now it’s time for the deep state to fall and face their makers for the same crimes they have committed. Please Subscribe Below - [Amy Klobuchar is Running for President](https://finflam.com/amy-klobuchar-is-running-for-president/): Yesterday on a snowy day in Minneapolis Senator Amy Klobuchar announced her bid for the presidency. The Minnesota senator is said to be moderate with a bipartisan record, she is the fifth woman in Congress to announce. Her platforms include universal healthcare, gun control, criminal justice reform, a crackdown on big techs violation on privacy and the environment. Here is a little from what the senator had to say yesterday: “Today we say enough is enough. Our nation must be governed not from chaos but from opportunity. Not by wallowing over what’s wrong, but by marching inexorably toward what’s right. That’s got to start with all of us.” Senator Klobuchar has been in the news as of late because of staffers coming out against her as a boss. Since she’s been in Congress she has had the highest staff turnover rate Her former employees spoke to the Huffington Post in anonymity and claimed she constantly belittling and has severe anger tirades where it became difficult to work alongside her. From sources who approved of her as an employer, they thought of her as a hardass, that she demanded perfection, put in the hours to prove she worked hard and expected the same from everyone else. This sounds like many of the coaches I had growing up. The realities of her as an employer will be displayed for the world starting now with her campaign staff. A lot of this I’m sure can be attributed to her time as a top prosecutor in Hennepin where she had a reputation as tough on crime and prosecuted more drug offenders than anyone and had them fave longer sentences than anyone prior according to The Daily Beast. This was also a time when they use to call Minneapolis Murderapolis. During this time they had high rates of elder and child abuse, gun violence and crimes of all sorts, hell even prosecuting one of Minnesota’s biggest sports stars at the time, Kirby Puckett. With her tough ass mentality and a soft generation now, how will people see her? That tough on crime mentality doesn’t really sing the same tune anymore as it did two decades ago. Much of that mentality is what had led to backlash and outrage over overcrowding prisons and unjustly sentences. President Trump clapped back at her announcement today, I love trump and I love politics, this is what he had to say: The Senator instantly started a Twitter war with president responding and aiming for the president ego in the form of hair. It’s going to get good. Please subscribe below and support us by purchasing an item from our store. See you soon. #2020 - [Supreme Court Blocks Louisiana Abortion Law](https://finflam.com/supreme-court-blocks-louisiana-abortion-law/): On Thursday evening the United States Supreme Court blocked a Louisiana abortion law that could have closed clinics from taking effect. Chief Justice Roberts joined liberals in this argument perhaps showing the court can indeed be balanced and institutionally respected despite criticisms. I say liberals loosely because the court was created to be objective, not subjective, to uphold the law and do what is best for the country’s interest. The court could still review the law at a later time. The court ruled 5-4 in its decision. The law was a pro-life abortion law that would require abortion doctors to have hospital admitting privileges. The law passed in 2014 but had been in litigation disputes since, the law was supposed to take effect Friday one day after the courts ruling. According to USLegal.com Admitting privilege is the right of a doctor, by virtue of membership as a hospital’s medical staff, to admit patients to a particular hospital or medical center for providing specific diagnostic or therapeutic services to such patient in that hospital. Each hospital maintains a list of health care providers who have admitting privileges in that hospital. Admitting privileges granted to a nonphysician is limited to treatment of patient independently, and admission of such a patient to a hospital requires a physician’s order. Admitting privileges of some physicians are limited to consultative services only. Isn’t the duty of the state to protect its citizens and most times isn’t the mother mothers healthy usually placed at the forefront of these arguments to protect her? Why wouldn’t you have a doctor that knows what he or she is doing, albeit wrong, to perhaps damaging the mother as well? Admitting privileges have no effect on a doctor’s ability to provide abortions, which an earlier SCOTUS decision upheld. Louisiana was merely an appetizer for what awaits, knowing many more cases are coming and many Americans want Roe v. Wade overturned now. With pressure from the President and justices like Kavanaugh and Gorsuch it’s not out of the reach of possibility. For many, bodies actually belong to the one who created us, God. Men or Women should not have the right to kill an innocent human being trying to survive. God is the only one who should decide life or death. People don’t have to be religious to know killing people is wrong. I hear arguments all the time keep God and religion out of politics etc., but people ignorantly forget this country was founded “Under God” and God is always involved. He wants us to just trust him in all times, not just in good times. Nobody creates themselves, God chooses us. God gave us “free will” meaning we are able to make preferably good decisions, not bad ones. God wants to work through things with him and not take the easy way out. Jesus could have saved himself, but didn’t for all of us. One more thing, I find it incredibly odd and somewhat perplexing, depending on his reasons, that justice is a self-proclaimed pro-life Republican and was chose to fill that position because of it voted for in the opposition. I understand what I said prior but that’s just question I have. Kavanaugh is the only justice to write a dissent from the Court’s stay order in June Medical Services v. Gee. He cites procedural reasons and assumes the Court will take up the case in full next term. If the timeline is accurate the Court could schedule the case for a rare May hearing. This being postponed in this manner would allow SCOTUS to hand out a major abortion decision during the 2020 election. - [Elizabeth Warren Announces Presidential Bid](https://finflam.com/elizabeth-warren-announces-presidential-bid/): Today in Lawrence, Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren officially announced her bid to run for president. She made an interesting comment today: “I am tired of hearing that we can’t afford to make real investments in child care, college, & Medicare for all.” Senator Warren, I am not ready to double my federal tax to pay for your socialist policies. Doctors are already refusing to accept additional Medicare patients. Medicare for All would result in no private insurance, and few able to find a doctor. Can it be done? Yes, but not with this rhetoric. Also, we still have the whole Native American issue to deal with. There isn’t a problem with claiming that you’re native American but when you’ve used it have an advantage over someone else is irresponsible and unethical. She barely has any native American blood in her. Just recently The Washington Post obtained Warren’s registration card for the State Bar of Texas, Warren claimed she’s native American when asked to identify what race she was, Warren wrote in “American Indian”. I don’t think this sits well with most people considering she’s taking a spot away from another person of color. Moreover, especially if someone deserved it who is a minority or someone more deserving based off of capabilities alone. I’m even more interested to see how she identified herself on the paperwork to run for president. “Before there was an editorial every day lamenting economic inequity, Elizabeth Warren knew that stock prices don’t tell a full account of our country’s economic story. Medical bankruptcies and foreclosures and paychecks are part of that story, too.” Senator Warren said. Sounds good right? But Senator Warren you have a salary of $174,000 and a net worth of around $15 million. Something smells funky. Unfortunately for these types of Democrats their identity politics are leading them to be increasingly unelectable. Any women they put forward no matter how competent or credible will be seen as a token representing extremist hypocrite lunatics with a straight white male hating agenda. - [Homeland Security Created A “Trojan Horse” University](https://finflam.com/homeland-created-a-sting-university/): Apparently, the Department of Homeland Security has operated a fake university in the Detroit suburbs as part of an undercover operation to lure undocumented immigrants seeking to obtain student visas. The front office was apparently set up and staffed with undercover agents working for DHS. The fake university set up by the feds in Farmington Hills, MI, enrolled 600+ students, but there were no actual classes, says indictment. United States Attorney Matthew Schneider said, “the well-intended international student visa program can also be exploited and abused”. “The 600+ students who enrolled at the fake University of Farmington in Michigan had immigrated to the U.S. legally on student visas with other universities but then transferred with the hope of working in the U.S. under a CPT (Curricular Practical Training) visa program, said prosecutors.” All students who wish to study in the united states must first go through certain visa approvals granted by Homeland Security. Moreover, the student who obtains the visa must stay enrolled and show continued progress towards the desired degree, if not they have 60 days until deportation. This is how they waste taxpayer money? People are homeless, children are hungry, and parents are jobless but creating a fake university was important. How much did all this shit cost? If this operation costs millions why do it there? They’ve had plenty of opportunities with other established universities do so at lower cost. I can only think of two reasons why. Most universities lean heavy liberal, and immigration stings don’t sound too good for their reputation. The backlash could cost them hundreds of thousands if not millions, protestors, enrollment withdrawals, enrollment stoppage, and heated classrooms. The elephant in the room here is they are in Michigan. Assuming they spent tons of money on this, but yet they haven’t fixed the water crisis in Flint Michigan?? It doesn’t make any sense. However, the U.S. Attorney Matt Schneider will have to explain how this is not entrapment. The feds must have spread the word that it was a front & lured in recruiters, or it would never have flown. It’s a total waste of money for 8 people, multiple years, not even a violent crime or a drug involved. This is why the government shouldn’t touch your money, they don’t know what to do with it. Listen I love Donald Trump, but a fake school named Trump University scammed 600 students, no classes and no teachers. Is ICE using the Trump business model his university did? The government has done this before using the University of Northern New Jersey as a front to accomplish the same thing. This is both entrapment and fraudulent business practices by Homeland Security, and you would think someone would kick their fucking ass for it. - [“God Wanted Donald Trump To Be President”](https://finflam.com/god-wanted-donald-trump-to-be-president/): Sarah Sanders is taking heat from the left and some others because of a statement she made yesterday to the Christian Broadcasting Network. The interview was conducted by David Brody and Jennifer Wishon of the CBN. Brody asked Sanders for a “spiritual perspective” of the current presidency. I have way more questions than I do answers, and I’m not sure if she’s sincere or fishing for evangelical votes. “I think God calls all of us to fill different roles at different times and I think that he wanted Donald Trump to become president,” Sanders said. “And that’s why he’s there, and I think he has done a tremendous job in supporting a lot of the things that people of faith really care about.” Does the line between the operation of church and state exist here? After everything Trump went through and the unprecedented opposition he faced from the media, Hollywood, his own party etc. in 2016 and won, is it possible? It wasn’t supposed to happen, right? Is it apparent and clear that the Hand of God may have been involved? Is it fair for someone who’s getting paid by the taxpayers allowed to talk about God when she’s on the clock? But aren’t we a Christian nation? I have to ask is this blasphemy? God detests liars, cheats, thieves who use unfair scales, employers who withhold a worker’s wage, injustice, and cruel lawmakers who target the poor, the elderly, the indigent, and the migrant. If you read the books of 1 & 2 Kings from the old testament, God “allowed” many evil Kings to rule over Israel. However, the ppl typically followed the evil ways of the King. Unfortunately, we see many people following the way of this “king”. This does not mean God is pleased with the ways of the “king”. Even the Roman Philosopher Seneca made an interesting observation. “Religion is regarded by the common people as true, by the wise as false, and by rulers as useful.”? - [Will a third time be the charm for Hillary Clinton??](https://finflam.com/will-a-third-time-be-the-charm-for-hillary-clinton%f0%9f%98%92/): Three sources close to Hillary Clinton says she’s talked with them about a possible presidential run in 2020. Name recognition counts for a lot in a country where most people don’t follow politics, perhaps that’s what are shes betting on? I think people are freaking out too much about a possible HRC 2020 bid. Even if she does run, I don’t see any way she wins the nomination, especially if the DNC can’t rig the damn thing again. I’d go so far as to say she’d make it even more likely that a true progressive will get the nomination. However, with every moron in the mainstream cheerleading for her and lying about her lead with superdelegates like last time, it’s unfortunate and plausible that she might be able to get it. Think about it, seriously, there are a lot of people that would flood right back to her if she even came close to announcing. I’m not sure she will, but if she did, I think she would automatically be one of the top contenders. She’d get a lot of coverage and it would be similar to a third time is the charm sort of thing like Richard Nixon. Could she even be able to pull it off? But, since the 2016 election, it seems to me that the base is ready for something different. Joe Biden isn’t anything different, and he’s leading in most polls by a decent margin, not saying that means he’s going to win, but he’s getting buzz and media attention and people are saying they want him. Why? Nobody knows. I don’t think Biden would take the nomination either, for similar reasons. Harris is the presumptive nominee. Harris checks off more boxes and is more charismatic than old-white-guys like Biden and Bernie, and old-white-gals Hillary and Pocahontas. But can anyone best the Teflon Don at his own game? Who else will she “kill” to get what she needs? Will the sheep continue to be lead around by their noses? By media that spreads rumors instead of doing actual journalism? Time will tell and I cannot wait for #2020. Pizzagate is Real! - [The Top 13 NFL Quarterbacks Ever](https://finflam.com/the-top-13-nfl-quarterbacks-ever/): The NFL has had horrible, trashy, decent, average, good, better than good, damn good, elite but very few have been GREAT QUARTERBACKS. That’s what this list is all about, naming the 14 greatest men to ever play that definitive position better than 98% of their peers. The criteria of this ranking have been based on the impact on the game, the talent, the rings, the clutchness, the success, how they impacted defenses and legacy. 13. Joe Namath The man to guarantee a Superbowl and win it, the first man ever to throw for 4,000 yards, the man who put the NFL on notice and cemented the status of AFL. Also becoming a two time MVP wasn’t too shabby either. 12. Roger Staubach Captain America wasn’t just a quarterback, he was America’s quarterback. He played for eleven years and went to the Superbowl 5 of them bringing two championships out of it. Roger was victorious in 75% or more of his regular season games. 11. Ben Rothlisberger The man and his teams are always a threat. Big Ben may be the most under-appreciated quarterback of all time. Every person heading into a game against the Steelers always feels like “damn don’t give him a chance.” He has won two super bowls in epic games against the Seahawks and Kurt Warner and the Arizona Cardinals. Out of 19 career playoff starts he has 13 trying him in top five all-time with Brett Favre surpassing guys like Troy Aikman, Kurt Warner, Steve Young, and Marino. 10. Terry Bradshaw Bradshaw is well known for his fine color commentary work on FOX NFL Sunday. Yet his work as a Pittsburgh Steelers QB was pretty damn good too. He was the first quarterback ever to win 3 rings then made history again winning the 4th one along with taking home two Superbowl MVPs. First to ever repeat SB victories back to back. 9. Jim Kelley The King of Buffalo Jim Kelley was extremely good. In eight out of 11 of his NFL seasons, Jim Kelly passed for at least 3,000 yards and averaged about 3,200 yards per season for his career. He also led the Buffalo Bills to the Super Bowl four times, which means he made trips to the Superbowl in more than one-third of all the seasons he played. 8. Steve Young Whether he was in this league or a different one his greatness stuck with him. He still managed to win a Superbowl, AP MVP twice, seven pro bowls, led the NFL in passer rating 6 times all this after his stint with the USFL. He is still ranked fourth all time in career rushing for a QB with 4,239 yards behind Newton, Vick and Cunningham. 7. Peyton Manning The sheriff, nobody could manage a game and change plays at the line like Manning. Arguably the greatest regular season quarterback in history also racked in a record 5 MVP’s and 2 Superbowl wins. Manning went onto break all of Favre’s passing records. Manning defeated Cam Newton and Rex Grossman. He leads the league in game-winning drives. 6. Drew Brees By the time its all finished he will have surpassed every quarterback in statistical numbers. He is the only quarterback to throw for 5,000 passing yards multiple times. He’s led the league in passing yards 7 times and that’s amazing given he has never been surrounded by big names in doing so. By the end of his career, he will surpass Dan Marino. He won one Superbowl against Peyton Manning and the Colts. 1 SB MVP. 5. Dan Marino The purest quarterback ever. The greatest quarterback never to win the Superbowl. When Marino retired he held nearly every passing record in a season and career. Regardless of them being eclipsed now the work speaks for itself. He was ahead of his time. Rookie of the year. 1 MVP. 4. Brett Favre The biggest must-see quarterback in NFL history. The Iron Man, he was human, he made mistakes, he was us. The first man ever to win three consecutive MVP’s, 2 super bowl appearances, 1 SB victory, the only man on any list in football to start over 297 consecutive games. The first man to break Dan Marino’s records. The first man ever to receive a $100 million contract. 3. John Elway King of the 2-minute drill, the comeback kid, the Babe Ruth of Denver. He holds the record with 47 drives to tie or win football games within the final stanza. He had been to 3 super bowls prior to his last stage as a quarterback. Elway had finally won a ring and beaten Brett Favre and the Packers, but that wasn’t enough he came back and won another the next year against the Falcons and Deon Sanders for a picture-perfect ending. 1 MVP. 1 SB MVP. 2. Tom Brady The only man who rivals Michael Jordan and Joe Montanas greatness if not for the losses in the Superbowl among other things. He would be number one but, the manner in which his teams won those first three super bowls is still in question. Deflategate and Spygate have hurt the man’s legacy, rightfully so. He won 5 Super Bowls. Brady beat Donovan McNabb, Kurt Warner, Jake Delhomme, Russel Wilson, and Matt Ryan. 2 MVPs. 1. Joe Montana Without a doubt the most clutch quarterback ever, the moment was never too big for “Joe Cool”. The man with the Hollywood name was born to do one thing and that was to win SuperBowls, four of them, he is undefeated. Montana defeated John Elway, Dan Marino, Boomer Esiason and Ken Anderson who didn’t make this list but could’ve. 3 SuperBowl MVP’s. 2 MVPs. - [The End of an Era Starts Now!](https://finflam.com/the-end-of-an-era-starts-now/): Ladies and gentleman, the final chapter of both the historic careers for two of the greatest quarterbacks ever end in a few hours. The legacies of both Tom Brady and Drew Brees will be cemented by headstones courtesy of the Los Angeles Rams and my Kansas City Chiefs, the legacies will be put to pasture. The young lions will destroy the old ones and wander off into the sunset ?. Can You Feel it???? It’s The End Of An Era? If Tom Brady losses will Belichick finally have his excuse to get rid of him? Will Drew Brees retire? Will Jared Goff finally prove he’s elite on the largest stage? How much more money is garnered for. Patrick Mahomes super contract? Who is Going to the SuperBowl? Los Angeles Rams vs New Orleans Saints We all know how great Drew Brees is and what that dome crowd does for him, but the question for both the Saints and the Rams is are the running backs going to carry this game. Todd Gurley and C.J. Anderson combined an average of 5.4 yards per rush during the season with 16 TD’S, 1,400 yards, and 260 rushes. While on the other side Alvin Kamera and mark Ingraham have 18 TD’S, 4.7 yds per rush, 1,453 rushing yards, and 311 rush in the season. I trust the Rams running game just a little bit more. My Pick: Los Angeles Ram When: Today @ 2:05 p.m. Location: Mercedes Benz Superdome, New Orleans, Louisiana New England Patriots vs Kansas City Chiefs It all comes down to two things a piece for each team and it’s just that simple. Will Mahomes and Andy Reid capitalize on their regular season success and achieve their revenge on the Patriots vs. The historic duo of Belichick and Brady. Both defenses are horrible at least the secondaries are, the Chiefs have one good thing in that side of the ball and that’s the fact that the Chiefs have the most sacks by any team this year with help by Chris Jones. I believe that the time management by Andy Reid and play calling of defensive schemes by Bob Sutton (DC) is huge, the execution needs to be done correctly. If the chiefs do not make any mistakes we win the game, if not the dynasty continues. My Pick: Kansas City Chiefs When: Today @ 5:40 p.m. CST Location: Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri - [NFL Award Predictions](https://finflam.com/nfl-award-predictions/): It’s been a hell of a season for football fans this year with great games, horrible headlines, dramatic wins, terrible losses and unexpected finishes. Every year the NFL hands out who they think are the most deserving players that outperformed their competition, so they say but if they get it wrong this is how the list of winners should go. Most Valuable Player Patrick Mahomes In a league of his own. Patrick Mahomes joins the NFL’s 5K club and becomes the first player ever to throw for 5,000 yards in a season at both the collegiate & NFL levels. He also becomes only the third Quarterback in NFL history to throw 50TD’s in a single season joining Peyton Manning and Tom Brady. Runner-Up: Drew Brees Coach of the Year Matt Nagy A former employee of our Kansas City Chiefs has shined like a diamond this year with the Chicago Bears. I don’t think anyone can argue with this choice. The bears have finished 12-4 clinching their division a long way from 5-11 last year without him. And he beats out my coach of the year Andy Reid, his former boss. Runner-Up: Andy Reid Comeback Player of the Year Andrew Luck I’m not a fan of luck but it’s undeniable he’s got talent and its massive. He threw for 39 TD’s and nearly 5,000 yards. Colts record with Andrew Luck healthy: 2012: 11-5, playoffs 2013: 11-5, playoffs 2014: 11-5, playoffs 2018: 10-6, playoffs That’s pretty amazing. Runner Up: Adrian Peterson Defensive Player of the Year Khalil Mack 16.5 of Aaron Donald’s 19.5 sacks this season have come in games in which his team has scored >30 points. 9.5 of Khalil Mack’s 12.5 sacks this season have come in games in which his team has scored <30 points. Mack is more crucial to his team’s success. Runner-Up: Aaron Donald Offensive Player of the Year Ezekiel Elliott Ezekiel Elliott through his first 3 seasons, he has an average of 101.2 rushing yards per game. 4,000 yards through his first 40 games. All-time leaders: 1. Jim Brown …….. 104.3 2. Ezekiel Elliott …. 101.2 3. Barry Sanders … 99.8 4. Terrell Davis ……. 97.5 5. Eric Dickerson … 90.8 Most 100-yard rushing games this season: Ezekiel Elliott: 7 Todd Gurley: 6 Saquon Barkley: 6 James Conner: 5 Chris Carson: 5 Most 100-yard rushing games since 2016: Ezekiel Elliott: 19 Jordan Howard: 13 Todd Gurley: 12 LeSean McCoy: 12 He’s a special talent and a threat obviously, but something about him I never really caught on to. But you can’t argue with what he’s done. Runner-Up: Patrick Mahomes Offensive Rookie of the Year Baker Mayfield Let’s finish this argument, Saquan Barkley is a Top 5 player at his position, and Baker Mayfield is not. However, Baker has meant more to his team winning and it counting opposed to Saquan Barkley. Not to mention breaking the all-time TD’s thrown by a rookie quarterback with 27, capturing the sole record for that position. Runner-Up: Saquan Barkley Assistant Coach of the Year Eric Bienemy Eric Bienemy – offensive coordinator of the Kansas City Chiefs and #1 ranked offense in the NFL. Everyone thought since Matt Nagy left and Patrick Mahomes came in it would be different, well it was and they clicked but it should be shared with Andy Reid. Runner-Up: Andy Reid Defensive Rookie of the Year Leighton Vander Esch He has been a miracle for the Dallas Cowboys defense, not to mention he racked up 176 tackles this year. They wouldn’t have won games if he didn’t become the face of the defense. Runner-Up: Derwin James Who is on you list? We’ll see you IN the Playoffs. Help us out by subscribing below and visiting our FinFlam Store. Happy New Year! - [Watch The Heartbreaking "End of an Era - HBO Boxing's final farewell"](https://finflam.com/watch-the-heartbreaking-end-of-an-era-hbo-boxings-final-farewell/): Arturo Gatti. Oscar de la Hoya. Mike Tyson. George Foreman. Floyd Mayweather. Manny Pacquiao. Naseem Hamed, Roy Jones, Shane Mosley and Bernard Hopkins. Those were just a few of the names who had come up on HBO Boxing. That shit was my childhood. Truly heartbroken to hear that HBO Boxing has ended its casting regime. Thanks for all the memories ❤️HBO. I would never be able to duplicate all the moments of our favorite fights and fighters we rooted for. End of an era had me in tears. I experienced some of the best exitements of my life since I was a little boy with HBO Boxing. There will never be another Jim Lampley, Max Kellerman, Larry Merchant, Emmanuel Steward and Roy Jones Jr. Thank you for everything you did for the beautiful sport of boxing, fans mad of up families everywhere are Eternally grateful HBO. ? An incredible 45 years that will never be copied. This was by far the saddest video of 2018 for me and 2019 marks the first time in 45 years where boxing legends are put to rest, while the memories become pure Memorex. - [Patrick Mahomes is the New Face of the NFL](https://finflam.com/patrick-mahomes-is-the-new-face-of-the-nfl/): Patrick Mahomes is not only the presumptive MVP of the 2018 NFL season, but he is also in the process of becoming the new face of the NFL. For the last ten years, the NFL has counted on Quarterbacks such as Tom Brady, Peyton Manning, and Aaron Rodgers to be the league’s most recognizable faces. Peyton Manning retired after the 2015 season, Brady is is in the twilight of his career, and Rodgers faces uncertainty after suffering multiple injuries along with a head coach being fired. This means that the NFL must new players to market their league, specifically a player who can be in all of the commercials and is advertiser-friendly. This player must fit two criteria: Must be a QB Has to be a top 2 or 3 QB This player is Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes Patrick Mahomes has played the position as well as any quarterback in the NFL history, with his season rivaling Tom Brady’s 2007 season and Peyton Manning’s 2013 season. Mahomes is the third QB to throw for 50 TDs in a season (Brady-2007, Manning-2013) and only the second QB to throw for 50 TDs along with 5000 passing yards (Manning). With older quarterbacks such a Brady, Brees, Rivers, Rodgers, and Roethlisberger, the NFL is looking toward Deshaun Watson, Jared Goff, Carson Wentz, and Baker Mayfield as it’s next generation of elite quarterbacks. Mahomes as of no is at the head of the class of young QBs, which means that you’re going to see a ton of him over the next decade. Whether it’s ketchup, cereal, cars or other NFL sponsors, Mahomes is going to be the main focus of the NFL’s marketing strategy as they transition to a new generation of quarterbacks. And this new generation is being led by Patrick Mahomes. - [-Donald J. Trump- Is He A Gangster? Yes](https://finflam.com/donald-j-trump-americas-last-gangster/): What Makes a Gangster? A gangster usually has tremendous clout (hidden & seen), money, resources and contacts at the push of a button. Respect is earned by name, intimidation, favors and perhaps other ways such as fear from all levels of societies. One thing every gangster has and demands beyond respect is your loyalty. Breaking bread with someone that has no loyalty will never come to fruition, and if betrayed be prepared to pay the consequences for reneging. How Gangster Is Trump? Well, everything I said previously about defining what gangster life fits President Trump to a T. Not to mention the obvious way that everyone answers to him, along with everything being about him, him making and having the final say, and obviously the classic family angle. The family is his circle with little outside involvement. Your loyalty is to him and only him. Trump’s history in dealing with New York crime bosses and beyond has certainly rubbed off on him. He’s definitely picked up traits that define the lifestyle whether in family traits or business dealings similar to the Cosa Nostra. Without a doubt, if you hit Trump once he’ll hit you five times harder and it’ll be over after that. He wins at whatever the costs are. Trump’s mentality has been clear for decades, I do what I need to win. Trump is The Teflon Don This President has taken more negative press either caused by him or not than any president in history, that’s not debatable. However, the difference being is the type of headlines that have been created, manufactured and put forth in the media such as Stormy Daniels, NBC tape, calling the NFL players S.O.B.’s, saying John McCain isn’t a hero because he was captured, calling “all” Mexicans rapists and drug dealers according to the medias false narrative, disrespecting a war family and that’s just to name a few. With those headlines alone any other president would have had his Presidency sunk and or in mass chaos, but not this one. I don’t agree with everything Trump does nor did I vote for the President and no I didn’t vote for Hillary either. What I’m getting at is with everything that’s in the news legit or false about the President, how will he lose in 2020? Nothing can stop him. This administration is so different than all others combined. Just think of it, the genius of Donald Trump captured the greatest title in the world. Not to mention this is the first real social media presidency and trump has perfected and exposed what a social media user is and he has used it to his advantage. He brought social media into politics, just think a 70-year-old man did this, genius. Now with all the shots, President Trump has taken it’s evident he’s bulletproof, he is The Real Teflon Don. Trump’s thumb has been on the pulse of the American people and that’s been evident. Trump A Bad Guy? What most parts of society don’t like about President trump regardless if they voted for him or not is that he doesn’t know when to be quiet or when to stop, no self-control. This is a joke, right? Well, I’ve finally completed the puzzle of why many Americans and foreign entities dislike him. Trump causes people to self-reflect and people don’t like looking themselves in the mirror. It’s inherently hypocritical. That tells me there are more fake people specifically in the United States than what I thought were just around me initially. I don’t always agree or like the President but if a 70-year-old man is comfortable being himself when you’re not, you have the problem internally regardless of whatever his flaws are. Being Donald J. Trump for the good or bad has gotten him to become President of the United States. How far have you come, being you? Being Donald is his greatest strength, that is what makes him so impenetrable. I just want to point to one more thing that makes him so gangster like, he’s incredibly quick. The media can’t keep up with him which is why there’s a different news story every 40 minutes about the President, he keeps honest and dishonest people on their toes. Donald Trump plays chess while so many others play checkers. He’s always 5 steps ahead of the game, that’s a gangster. Is Trump a bad guy? No, I don’t believe so. Are you? Probably not, I know more about this President than I do most of you, and that’s a fair assessment. Just realize when many of you who will criticize this president unjustly based off of something unethical you’re criticizing yourself as well. We Needed Trump President Trump is America’s last gangster. This administration has taken the presidency public and it can be seen by everyone. This president has worked his naysayers in the ground with nonstop movement, genius, counterpunches and fair to say distractions. Trump is beat described by Tony Montana’s bad guy speech. It rings true specifically when it comes to that self-reflection aspect of today’s society. As Tony Montana said, “What you lookin’ at? You all a bunch of fucking assholes. You know why? You don’t have the guts to be what you wanna be? You need people like me. You need people like me so you can point your fuckin’ fingers and say, “That’s the bad guy.” So… what that make you? Good? You’re not good. You just know how to hide, how to lie. Me, I don’t have that problem. Me, I always tell the truth. Even when I lie. So say goodnight to the bad guy! Come on. The last time you gonna see a bad guy like this again, let me tell you. Come on. Make way for the bad guy. There’s a bad guy comin’ through! Better get outta his way!” – Tony Montana There is only one Teflon Don and he is the President of the United Staes of America. The American people and beyond have fallen into the age-old divide and conquer scheme where exploitation is key. I soon believe all the darkness that has happened behind the scenes will come to light and Americans will no longer need a bad guy as we have had in orchestrated enemies like Russia, Iraq, Iran Afghanistan Vietnam, etc. The victimization of our own people is over. He’s is the hero we need but also the villain we want. Nobody could’ve done what Trump has. Like the Teflon Don before him John Gotti, he was for his people and ruthless at the same time because he needed to be, the presidents base believes no different. Please subscribe Below - [The XFL Just Got Legit](https://finflam.com/the-xfl-just-got-legit/): As you may all be aware of, the new revitalized XFL is set to re-launch in the spring of 2020 headed by billionaire entrepreneur Vince McMahon. Please Subscribe Below The commissioner of the XFL Oliver Luck, father to current Colts QB Andrew Luck announced a huge step forward in the process of this league becoming a reality in 2020. Luck has had tremendous success as an executive. Luck’s corporate resume reads former President of NFL Europe, President and CEO of the Houston Sports Authority, Vice President of the NCAA Regulatory Affairs and Houston Dynamo President and General Manager bringing them 2 championships. Not Bad. From what I’ve read McMahon has so much confidence in Luck that he has a guaranteed salary of $20 million. The XFL announced their 8 hosting cities officially, yet only two are at their original locations. The following cities are: St. Louis – The Dome Houston – TDECU Washington D.C. – Audi Field Seattle – Century Link Dallas – Globe Life Los Angeles – StubHub Center Tampa Bay – Raymond James New York – MetLife McMahon isn’t a man to bet against, especially since all of the money is his money.The teams will consist of 40 man rosters, averaging $75,000 salaries for players, 10 game season, 2 playoffs and a championship game. The duration of the season will be from February to June. The team names, colors, coaches and players have yet to be announced. There have been talks as of late that the XFL and NBC may be teaming up for the broadcasting rights to display the XFL on their network. Second Times The Charm?Wish the XFL nothing but success. Shop At The FinFlam Store - [Not The 1st Time Tear Gas has Been Used!](https://finflam.com/not-the-1st-time-tear-gas-has-been-used/): The fact that the media is increasingly making the case solely about the Trump administration throwing tear gas and only ever being used by this administration and none before is absolute complete fake news. I hate to use that term but because that’s what it is fake news. The question is why did they not freak out before? Freaking out now is correct, but because its this President is a bad hypocritical precedent the media continues to propagate. I still don’t understand why using anti-riot tools against an unlawful crowd causes outrage. Would they prefer to live ammo being used? Also compared to rubber bullets, batons, electric weapons, and high ‘pressure’ water canons tear gas is far less brutal! There are 9,000 people camped out at the border of Baja California and Mexico. Mexican officials have already said that 500 people have already attempted to storm the border, while border patrol age ts day more. So much fake concern these days from the media, it’s insane. If Trump threw bags of potpourri at the border the media would still pretend to be outraged. Tear gas usage at the border by year according to the Department of Homeland Security (because border patrol keeps records). Pepper Spray Why is 2018 the only time the media has freaked out about it? Brandon Judd who is the president of the National Border Patrol Council was flabbergasted because the hypocritical outrage and even pointed out that it was an Obama administration written policy. Judd also didn’t agree with reports that border agents were throwing tear gas at children. Judd said, “they were attempting to use them as human shields.” - [- Julian Assange - The Bravest Man of This Millennium Pt. 1](https://finflam.com/julian-assange-the-bravest-man-of-this-millennium-pt-1/): ‌My Advocacy Julian Assange is without a doubt one of the smartest and arguably the bravest man of my generation. I do not apologize if that statement upsets you. A man that has unleashed truth as Assange has, makes him the biggest target in the world right now. With that being said, I have a very hard time believing he left himself completely vulnerable to the whims of corrupt politicians and countries to ultimately become a shell of a man trapped in a tiny room. Is this isolation part of a plan? It’s far more practical to me that a man who has successfully revealed dangerous truths all his life and changed the world numerous times has always made sure he had a winning card to play. I just cannot see him being at the mercy of corruptionists. Julian’s intelligence is the key to everything that’s happened particularly here in the United States whether it was under the Obama, Trump or even Bush administrations. Subscribe Below Julian and WikiLeaks have exposed dark secrets by governments domestic and foreign. These secrets are vast from NSA wiretapping individuals at home and abroad every second of every day via Edward Snowden, to the democratic party corruption e-mails, then the Chelsea Manning leaks including the Afghan and Iraq logs along with the Guantanamo files just to name a few. Not one time did any of these people or entities that were exposed deny any of this, they simply changed the narrative and focused on being hacked opposed to the information being false. what does this say to you? I’ve said it previously and I will say it again, Julian Assange should receive the Nobel Peace Prize. I must also mention that since its inception WikiLeaks has never ever been proven wrong nor released anything that’s been false, not once. Can any of our media outlets claim the same thing? Didn’t think so. There is the only thing that will make a difference for Julian Assange, that’s public support and public pressure on our governments to protect him. Don’t be afraid to get loud and be vocal about what you want this administration to do with Wikileaks, Julian Assange, and freedom of the press. The United States has no Jurisdiction trying Assange who is not a United States citizen. There is no fraud, no conspiracy, no conversion or theft, merely leaks that any journalist would report & honest publishers would fight for the right to publish. The TRUTH is not accepted by governments who do dirt and hide secrets. Where is the Australian government in any of this? “We cannot build a just civilization out of ignorance and lies — we have to educate each other. We have to celebrate those who reveal the truth and denounce those who poison our ability to comprehend the world that we live in.” To Be Continued….. - [A New America For President Trump](https://finflam.com/a-new-america-for-president-trump/): There is a new Washington for President Trump after last nights democratic win of the house. The Democrats won as many of 32 seats and could potentially reach a total of 36 seats. While Republicans maintain a majority in the U.S. Senate. Problems for Trump? While keeping the majority in the Senate is a great thing, what does losing the House open up for Trump? Well, it entails free reign and perhaps overreaches on the part of the democratic party in the house. It is inevitable that sometime soon we will be looking at the president’s tax returns, current business dealings, what conflict of interests there are with the EPA that conflict with certain laws and perhaps more importantly to the president derail his plan to build a wall along the border of Mexico. What can we expect from a healthcare standpoint? Must we not forget subpoenas will be flying like bats at a fly convention. I can only imagine there will be many just for the cabinet member practices under the president, Stormy Daniels payments and business dealings President Trump had prior to taking the office. There will also be heavy pushes for another Russia investigation even though one was already done, Robert Mueller may have evidence provided to him that was either road blocked before or more difficult to attain with a Republican majority. The big question is whether impeachment proceedings will be underway. All they need is a majority vote once the resolution is sent to the judiciary committee then sent to the Senate for a 2/3 vote, that’s the other big question. Who will turn on Trump? Positive Win for Trump? While Trump lost the House he still holds the majority in the Senate, don’t mean to sound redundant. This means he can still appoint Justices to the United Staes Supreme Court. Before you ask the House has nothing to do with the confirmation process it’s only the Senate. We might finally get a resolution to the Dreamers issue. Trump is a huge proponent for prescription drug pricing reduction and the democratic party is as well. Will Trump rally to raise the minimum wage, I think so. It gives him room to pass things that he wouldn’t have been able to do with a Republican House. Huge Night for Women A record number of women were elected to the House of Representatives on Tuesday. As of early Wednesday morning, more than 100 women were voted to the U.S. House of representatives. America voted for their firsts last night. America voted for our first Muslim woman in Rashida Tlaib, our first Native American woman in Sharice Davids, first African American woman in the 7th district in Massachusetts in Ayanna Presley & the youngest woman ever to be elected to Congress in Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. Missing This Guy? It doesn’t feel complete without Tim Russert here especially in this political environment. I miss the whiteboard, I miss the tough questions, I miss the truth, I miss the way journalism was when it was reporting the News. I wonder what he would ask Trump. You have truly been missed Tim. Meet The Press isn’t what it use to be. - [Tyreek Hill Rakes in The Cash](https://finflam.com/tyreek-rakes-in-the-cash/): The Chiefs and their star Wide receiver Tyreek Hill have agreed to terms on 3-year, $54M contract extension that puts him among the highest-paid at his position, sources say. After an up-and-down offseason, KC and Hill make it clear they are sticking together. Take a look at the chiefs offense, it’s insane and it seems like a trophy. Patrick Mahomes. Tyreek Hill. Travis Kelce. Sammy Watkins. Demarcus Robinson. Mecole Hardman. Damien Williams. LeSean McCoy. Darwin Thompson. De’Anthony Thomas. SPEED EVERYWHERE. - [Pope Francis Doesn't Give a Damn if He's “Attacked by Americans”](https://finflam.com/pope-francis-doesnt-give-a-damn-if-americans-attack-him/): The Pope told a French reporter, Nicholas Seneze, who currently wrote “How America Wants to Change Popes,” that he considers it “an honor to be attacked by Americans.” When Francis was handed the book he then remarked that “this is a bombshell,” inferring disregard for Seneze’s findings. A papal spokesman Matteo Bruni sought to clarify Francis’ response to the new book. “In an informal context the Pope wanted to say that he always considers it an honor to be criticized, especially when it comes from authoritative voices, and in this case from an important nation,” Bruni said. I call Bull Sh**! Why? Because there are hundreds of priests and people within the catholic community who want him out. Senèze’s book focuses on two campaigns launched by American Catholics disturbed by the innovations of Francis’ papacy. As I’ve written before they have asked for him to be removed due to acts of heresy along with mishandling abuse allegations and theological reforms to the church, economical criticisms, climate change, the death penalty, among divorced and remarried people accepting communion have all been problems among others. Francis and his people have attempted to sway this towards a conservative right-wing conspiracy against him which is a joke. He’s playing politics and not following the dogma he’s supposed to defend. Francis needs to go immediately he’s a horrible leader and any MAN who preaches pray to me to speak to God is a blasphemer and anti-Christian. I’m catholic and this has never ever been okay. His relationship with the United States has not improved and won’t especially because with the pedophilia findings and cover-ups by the church and false rehabilitation this pope is supposedly doing. 50% of Americans don’t like or trust him. Your end is coming to you Pope Francis, you’re not a good person and this lie that you portray will get you punished by Jesus Christ. - [San Francisco Declares the NRA a Terrorist Organization](https://finflam.com/san-francisco-declares-the-nra-a-terrorist-organization/): The San Francisco 11 Board of Supervisors have passed a resolution declaring the National Rifle Association a “domestic terrorist organization” and urging the city to examine its financial relationships with companies that do business with the group. “The City and County of San Francisco should take every reasonable step to limit those entities who do business with the City and County of San Francisco from doing business with this domestic terrorist organization,” it noted. Doesn’t this destroy the free market? Free enterprise? Freedom of expression? How is this legal? It this even unconstitutional? If they justify the NRA then how come the city has not yet declared the Antifa a terrorist organization? This declaration noted the recent acts of gun violence, including the July shooting that killed three people, all younger than 26, at a food festival in Gilroy, Calif., south of San Francisco. I’m sorry, but imagine thinking that encouraging a constitutional right is considered terrorism, what a bunch of shit, fix your homeless population first San Francisco before you attempt to tell people what’s right or wrong. They justified this declaration by saying gun violence is, “25 times higher than any other high-income country in the world.” 36,000 people in the United States die in gun-related incidents every year, an average of 100 per day. However, what they don’t tell you is that 500,000 to 3,000,000 lives are saved every year n self-defense and includes people preventing crimes from going forward or taking place, prevented by good people who have and know how to use guns. All this research was done under the Obama administration so none of the research was funded by the NRA for liberals to argue hoping it would be in there favor. The study was performed by the CDC. Self-defense itself is the real deterrent to gun crimes and it’s less likely that the person defending themselves are less likely to even be injured. If the establishment is really wanting to have full gun control especially with candidates like Beto Orourke yesterday calling to have the government buy back all weapons from the American people, how is this not a conspiracy to criminalize everyone in America who possess a firearm? How can you buy back weapons that you never owned in the first place? Prohibition does not work. - [Ezekiel Elliott Strikes Oil in Dallas](https://finflam.com/ezekiel-elliot-strikes-oil-in-dallas-texas/): Former Ohio State player Ezekiel Elliot is now officially the highest-paid running back in the NFL. He just signed a 6 year $90 mil extension. In addition to the 2 years, he had remained on his previous contract, his new deal turns into an 8 year $103 mil deal. The two sides have agreed to terms, finalizing language and I’m told the plan right now is for Ezekiel Elliott to be at practice today per source informed. Terms to come. - [Patrick Mahomes Predicted to Throw 71 TD's](https://finflam.com/patrick-mahomes-predicted-to-throw-71-touchdowns/): First and foremost I would simply like to say all these predictions are solely based on if the defense can move up at least ten spots from last year. I say that wearily especially since Spagnuolo’s defenses the past four times as defensive coordinator came in 32,32,31 and 32 in the NFL. With that said, the way I see this season going is the that Chiefs will make tremendous progress as a team with the players we have, an organization in the front office and for their fans getting an ultimate reward they’ve been waiting on. Patrick Mahomes will win the NFL MVP award again and I see him going further and taking that Super Bowl MVP award as well. [democracy id=”46″] Mahomes will be the first quarterback ever in NFL history, in 2019, to have Bary Bonds numbers, minus the juice. With the defense expected to be much better than last year, god willing, he should receive more playing time and have time to throw 71 touchdowns, 6,000+ yards, with 19 interceptions and a 76% completion rate. With these numbers I expect the Chiefs to win their division going 14-2 and defeating the Chargers in the AFC Championship. The Chargers will only be there if the Chargers are healthy and have Melvin Gordon. Look forward to the Chiefs advancing to their first Super Bowl in 50 years and defeating the Seattle Seahawks for their Second Championship in franchise history. [democracy id=”47″] - [9/11 Memorial Vandalized](https://finflam.com/9-11-memorial-vandalized-in-new-york/): We are approaching the 18 year anniversary of one of the most horrific events that have ever taken place on American soil, September 11th. The entire stone carving, which shows emergency workers holding up the American flag, was covered by white spray paint. The memorial is located in Geneva, New York where resident Phillip Herrick said, “I think it’s kids being kids, doing stupid stuff,” he said. “I come down here all the time and find garbage left from damage done by kids.” The memorial is barely turning three years old so these “kids” should know better and if they don’t they have failed to learn their history, the significance of such a tragic event in this country that changed the world that day. The parents have failed their children if those kids even have a decent home, this is uncalled for and incredibly disrespectful, it’s insensitive. Why someone would want to vandalize a 9/11 memorial? This is what the memorial looked like prior to it being vandalized. Police are reportedly still searching for the culprits. Anyone with information about who could’ve been behind the vandalism is asked to contact the Geneva Police Department. Good men and women risked their lives to save others and should never be disrespected like this. - [22 Years Ago Today the World Lost The Queen of Hearts Princess Diana](https://finflam.com/22-years-ago-today-the-world-lost-the-queen-of-hearts/): 22 years ago today the world lost the queen of hearts. She was a mother, a humanitarian a fashion icon and woman of incredible integrity who possessed incredible humility for her status. This woman was Princess Diana. The Princess was killed after a horrific car crash in Paris that also claimed the life of her boyfriend, Dodi Fayed, along with the driver, Henri Paul. Diana would have been 58 years old if she would have survived the wreck. It should be interesting how her son Harry celebrates her passing given the fact that he now has a child with Meghan Markle. Harry was just 12 years old when his mother died and his brother William was 15. Both brothers get together every year on the anniversary of her death and reminisce about the impact she had on their life. US Weekly reported that there is one way Harry and Meghan are teaching their son Archie about his grandmother he’ll never be able to meet, they keep a photograph of Diana in Archie’s Frogmore Cottage nursery. Her impact has been felt even more so ever since her passing through her charities, her leadership influence and the connection she had with women on a personal level. She was treated like she was not worthy by a husband who did not value her, while her braveness to stand up to an establishment’s regularities of infidelity was epic. She told women that her unwillingness to tolerate a cheater was necessary for her to find her inner peace and those women going through the same thing didn’t have to take it either. My mother went through the same thing and she’s always admired her toughness for standing up and doing what’s right. “Carry out a random act of Kindness, with No expectation of reward, Safe in the knowledge that One day someone might do the same for you.” Princess Diana Did Princess Diana’s life have an impact on you? What was it? Please let us know what impact she left on you below. - [Apprentice Contestant Compares Trump's Achievements for Women to Mother Teresa's](https://finflam.com/mother-teresas-charity-under-investigation-for-child-trafficking/): Tana Gertz serves as an advisory board member for the Women for Trump Coalition, she’s worked on the 2016 Trump campaign and is a former contestant on season 3 of The Apprentice. Gertz in a new interview threw Mother Teresa in the mix as well, Teresa was canonized in 2016. “There’s not a person alive that literally has done so much for a female, for the female population,” said Tana Goertz, Trump Team Coordinator in Iowa. “I can’t think of one person that I could go, except for Mother Teresa. I mean, literally, who has done more for women in office than Donald Trump?” Goertz was asked how Trump could win back female voters who voted for him in the 2016 presidential election but supported Democratic Rep. Cindy Axne in the 2018 midterm elections. “If Donald Trump was running, we would have never lost anything,” Goertz said. “There are different candidates running that don’t have the power that Donald Trump has, and the pull.” I’m not a woman so I cannot attest to the female aspect of it, however, nobody has more electricity and is more on their toes than President Trump. Do you believe President Trump has helped make progress for women across this country and how so? What more can he do? Are the comparisons to Mother Teresa just? - [President Trumps Personal Assistant is Gone for Leaking](https://finflam.com/president-trumps-personal-assistant-is-gone/): According to The New York Times President Trump’s longtime executive assistant, Madeleine Westerhout, resigned last night after coming under scrutiny for sharing insider tidbits with reporters. She shared details about the President and his family. For many people who are loyal to Trump, she was one who would deter the loyalists from the President and attempted to keep them at a distance. She even attempted to act as a chief of staff which upset many people who told her to stay in her lane. Trump learned on Thursday that she had indiscreetly shared details about his family and the Oval Office operations she was part of during a recent off-the-record dinner with reporters staying at hotels near Bedminster. Most of the original staff is pleased she gone because they never trusted from the time she joined the president’s transition team. - [President Trump Establishes the U.S. Space Command](https://finflam.com/president-trump-establishes-the-u-s-space-command/): Today President Trump announced the temporary stand-up of U.S. Space Command in Colorado Springs at Peterson AFB. This marks an important and exciting development for our space warfighters (& bad news for our adversaries). It’s been long overdue to reestablish our dominance in space. Space Command is a division within the Defense Department that is intended to unify and direct national security operations in space. It’s not the Trump-proposed sixth military branch that’s come to be known as Space Force. Space Command goes back to 1985, when it was established by the Air Force to coordinate missile defense and surveillance efforts at a time when the Cold War was again heating up. Last year, President Trump ordered the Pentagon to strip the Strategic Command of its “space‑related responsibilities” and give them to a separate entity, one tasked with overseeing all U.S. military and intelligence efforts in space. Sounds like we’ve found another way to dump more of our tax dollars into the pockets of defense contractors instead of for the betterment of the country and our people. What kills me is how this money can get approved so fast yet there isn’t any money to provide potable water to Flint, Newark, and all the other cities with poisoned water along with modernizing US infrastructure. Is this a good idea? - [Sasha Obama will Attend the University of Michigan Starting Next Week](https://finflam.com/sasha-obama-will-attend-the-university-of-michigan-starting-next-week/): According to The Detroit News, Daughter of former President Barack Obama, Sasha, his younger daughter, will begin her college career at the University of Michigan next week. Sasha was seen attending her freshman orientation and was accompanied by men believed to be Secret Service agents. The university would not confirm her enrollment in a statement to the paper, citing its policy prohibiting such disclosures regarding students. “We cannot confirm the enrollment of any student,” Rick Fitzgerald, a spokesman for the university, said. “Classes do not start until next week, and we are weeks away from official enrollment information.” A spokeswoman for the former president’s daughter also declined to comment on the story to the paper.  Her sister, Malia, is now going to Harvard University. - [Senator Kirsten Gillibrand Officially Drops Out 2020 Race](https://finflam.com/senator-kirsten-gillibrand-officially-drops-out-2020-race/): The Democratic presidential candidate has officially dropped out of the race for the White House. She is the latest out of five recent candidates to do so. She was unable to meet the qualification for Houston’s next debate. “After eight incredible months, I’m ending my presidential campaign,” Gillibrand said in a video posted to social media announcing her intentions. “I know this isn’t the result we wanted. We wanted to win this race. But it is important to know when it’s not your time, and to know how you can best serve your community and country.” “Women in America are on fire,” Gillibrand said in her closing statement during the first Democratic debate. “We’ve marched, we’ve organized, we’ve run for office. We’ve won. But our rights are under attack like never before by President Trump and Republicans who want to repeal Roe v. Wade, which is why I went to the front lines in Georgia to fight for them.”  Gillibrand was appointed to the Senate in 2009 to fill the seat vacated by Hillary Clinton. She was vocal on curbing sexual harassment and promoting equal pay for women and family leave, making those and defending abortion rights the core of her presidential bid. - [Breakdown of General Mattis' Shots at Trump in New Book](https://finflam.com/breakdown-of-general-mattis-shots-at-trump-in-new-book/): In an op-ed for the WSJ, Mattis shared his thoughts on leadership, the current state of US politics and his experience of working for President Trump. Mattis decided to resign from his position as defense secretary for the Trump Administration in December 2018, primarily because Mattis and Trump tended to clash on many military issues including, Trump’s decision to withdraw troops from Syria and Afghanistan. In his letter of resignation, Mattis said, “Because you have the right to have a Secretary of Defense whose views are better aligned with yours on these and other subjects, I believe it is right for me to step down from my position.” Mattis Shots* “What concerns me most as a military man is not our external adversaries; it is our internal divisiveness. We are dividing into hostile tribes cheering against each other, fueled by emotion and a mutual disdain that jeopardizes our future.” I agree with this 100% because we are in a state in this country where real truth and undeniable facts matter to us, little people. Our emotion signifies we care and we care enough, the disdain is for the people in Washington who have consistently lied to us in great achievement or in great tragedy the lies continued to persist. We have disdain because the people who still don’t get it are continuously perpetuating the lies the establishment pushes that are baseless. Truth and right way is our future. “Nations with allies thrive, and those without them wither. Alone, America cannot protect our people and our economy.” Some of this is viable the other stuff is ridiculous, especially considering if he truly believes that he’s as responsible. They are under oath to follow the constitution and defend the country from enemies foreign and DOMESTIC. This is cowardice. The military-industrial complex seems to be at work here. “Using every skill I had learned during my decades as a Marine, I did as well as I could for as long as I could.” Yes, you wanted nothing but to keep fighting a war that was never justified and never needed. These wars were started over lies and money and the continuation of that is absolutely disgusting. “All Americans need to recognize that our democracy is an experiment—and one that can be reversed. We all know that we’re better than our current politics.” Yes, that’s true and it’s mostly worked except that you have people who have pulled the string of this country nonstop for centuries and it’s created so much divide that the American people have had enough. The media hates that Trump won, the military-industrial complex, the deep state, the Democrats and Republicans along with Americans who have been turned into sheep for decades. “Wise leadership requires collaboration; otherwise, it will lead to failure.” We’ve failed to improve things on a grander scale because oppressors who have run this Oct try only saught greed. “We can see storm clouds gathering. A polemicist’s role is not sufficient for a leader….We will occupy an increasingly lonely position, one that puts us at increasing risk in the world.” This sounds good and scary but the fact is America has always and will always be at increased risk of the world. We are the greatest country in history and people hate us for it. America is not perfect nor will it ever be, but striving for perfection it in a world full of sin in a different manner is the goal regardless of the risk. Conclusions If Mattis was worth anything he would have forced Trump to kick him out of the WH citing that ‘someone needed to watch Trump he is dangerous.’ instead, he resigns and says good things about Trump right out the door. Don’t waste your money on a book that’s not worth your time and like every other person who has quit or been fired from the Trump admisntartion, it’s mostly bull shit. I never voted for Trump and I would never vote for Hillary, but I like President Trump and I really think his intentions are usually based in good theory. I don’t always agree with Trump because he’s human he’s not always right and he is his one worse enemy because he has no self-control. People refuse to admit they are much more like the president than they realize. He is the most visible flawed leader we have veer had. The media persuades people to think otherwise, therefore, creating false narratives of a man who has constantly had to defend himself. It’s worse than partisan politics against this President it’s the world against one man and his supporters. - [Joe Walsh Will Run for President Against Trump for the Republican Nomination](https://finflam.com/joe-walsh-will-run-for-president-against-trump-for-the-republican-nomination/): Joe Walsh announced yesterday that he is going up against President Trump for the Republican nomination and apologizes for his past criticism of Obama. He said he takes responsibility for his part in enabling the 2016 win for president Trump. “He’s nuts. He’s erratic. He’s cruel. He stokes bigotry. He’s incompetent. He doesn’t know what he’s doing,” Walsh told ABC’s “This Week.” The now Republican candidate portrayed himself as a legitimate alternative in a party where he said many are opposed to Trump but are “scared to death” of saying so publicly. Not likely. Walsh stated, “I got personal and I got hateful. I said some ugly things about President Obama that I regret . . . that helped create Trump, and I feel responsible for that.” The hypocrisy is with his criticisms of the president he gave another reason for people not to vote for him because admitted Party-Over-Country, same old same old. This is absolutely hilarious and they called mitt Romney a flip-flopper. This is the guy who threatened to grab a gun if president trump lost. Regardless, this is the second candidate in the Republican party (Governor Bill Weld) who will try and challenge Trump for that primary win. Good luck guys be prepared to be disappointed, Trumps got a 90% approval rating among Republicans . - [People are Boycotting Olive Garden over False Trump Campaign Donations](https://finflam.com/people-are-boycotting-olive-garden-over-false-trump-campaign-donations/): The hashtag #BoycottOliveGarden is trending after word spread they were financially supporting President Trump’s 2020 campaign. Olive Garden says this rumor is FALSE. This stuff by the social media sissys is getting out of control. Their willingness to try and bankrupt a company because they don’t like their political support. Makes a ton of sense, right? Not!!!! Bunch of sensitive overinflating egotistical idiots who want power. Here is a list of other companies that support President Trump they aren’t boycotting, yet. But as of this morning, it’s trending upward around the country with 37,000 people tweeting about it. So who knows what boycott the Twittersphere will advocate tomorrow morning. Companies Apple Bees Home Depot CVS I hop McDonald’s Uline SoulCycle Equinox Marvel Entertainment Taco Bell Estee Lauder Revlon Chi Haircare KFC Pizza Hut Chik Fil A Waffle House Bang Facebook Nathan’s Famous Versace Wendy’s Outback Steakhouse Urban Outfitters Coachella Target Target, by the way, supports both liberal and conservatives so take what you will from that. - [Congratulations Sarah Sanders! She is Now Working for Fox News](https://finflam.com/congratulations-sarah-sanders-she-is-now-working-for-fox-news/): Former Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders has found new employment at Fox News. She will “provide political commentary and analysis across all of FOX News Media,” according to the media giant. “FOX News has been the number one news organization in the country for 17 years running and I am beyond proud to join their incredible stable of on-air contributors.”  As of right now, her debut will be September 6th on Fox and Friends morning show according to her tweet earlier this morning. Mike Huckabee, her father, is also a Fox News contributor, and she’ll be joining a cast of former ex-White House staff that have become apart of the next word since their departure. Robert Gibbs (MSNBC/NBC), Jay Carney (CNN), Josh Earnest (NBC), Dana Perino (Fox) have already joined networks. Should be interesting to see what happened when Fox News pairs the father-daughter duo on live tv. No word yet if she is going to run for Senator or Governor yet, more to come as we get updated. - [Is it Right President Trump Wipe Out $750 Million of Student Loan Debt for Disabled Veterans?](https://finflam.com/is-it-right-president-trump-wipe-out-750-million-of-student-loan-debt-for-disabled-veterans/): President Donald Trump joined AMVETS in front of 2,500 people to celebrate 75 years of love, loyalty, and lifelong service to veterans and their families! President Trump recieved a standing ovation from the AMVETS crowd when he said he wants to eliminate “every penny” of student loan debt for totally and permanently disabled veterans. Trump said they won’t have to pay federal income tax on the forgiven debt and called on states to waive their taxes on the loans, too. Trump will sign a memo at AMVETS event asking DeVos to expedite the process to apply for loan forgiveness, WH says. The White House says the process right now is burdensome because only half of the 50,000 disabled veterans who qualify to have their federal loans discharged take advantage of the benefit. The executive order would wipe out more than $750 million of debt averaging $30,000 a person totaling around 25,000 people. Doesn’t the U.S. government provide something like that for veterans already? don’t they have a GI bill that pays for college? All disabled vets should already qualify, correct? As of right now, disabled veterans have to fill out paperwork to request something similar. Aides want them to get a notice that says if you don’t want your federal loans forgiven, let us know. What are your thoughts? - [It's Official the XFL has Released the Names & Logos for their New Teams](https://finflam.com/its-official-the-xfl-has-released-the-names-logos-for-their-new-teams/): Pretty soon we can expect a new kind of professional football starting in February 2020, it’s the XFL. Most people anticipating this new start of football have been waiting patiently to see what kind of names and logos we would get from the league. The XFL has already named all of their head coaches and filled out all of their front office personnel. This release of names and logos comes after months of postponements and delays. I don’t even know if I really like them but here we go. Your XFL Team Names and Logo Rankings DC Defenders Dallas Renegades Houston Roughnecks Los Angeles Wildcats New York Guardians St. Louis Battle Hawks Seattle Dragons Tampa Bay Vipers I’m honestly extremely disappointed in the logos regardless of how enthusiastic I am for the upcoming season. The names I can deal with, sort of, but these logos look like they threw stuff together by a 2nd grader. They’re extremely bland and lack character especially when you see the logos for other teams in the market, you could even make the case they stole the logos from other trams and copy and pasted them. This better be a rough draft of logos, because Vince McMahon I’m extremely disappointed in your discretion. Character is important to a fan base and it’s extremely pertinent when identifying a and identity because what theirs is theirs. People like to feel ownership so they can invest in something they have ties with, this does not seem like it does. Unique these logos are not, compared to the logos 19 years prior from the previous version of XFL were unique, that was them. - [President Trump Slams Jewish People who Vote Democrat! Is He Justified?](https://finflam.com/president-trump-slams-jewish-people-who-vote-democrat-is-he-justified/): President Trump slammed Jewish Americans who vote for Democrats since it shows either “a total lack of knowledge or great disloyalty.” Trump made this “disloyalty” comment after blasting Omar as an antisemite. 79% of Jewish Americans voted for Democrats in the 2018 midterms, according to Pew Research Center. The President did get backlash saying his comments echoed anti-Semitic tropes accusing Jews of dual allegiance. Trump’s remarks came after his ongoing attacks on Democratic Congresswomen Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib, who are outspoken against Israel’s treatment of Palestinians. Trump urged Israel last week to ban the pair Tlaib and Omar, who are also Muslim, from entering the country. Israel later agreed to a humanitarian visit for Tlaib to visit her grandmother who lives in the occupied West Bank. Tlaib declined, saying she would not allow Israel to use her love for her grandmother to force her to “bow down to their oppressive & racist policies”. Trump has called Omar a “disaster” for Jews and earlier on Tuesday said he didn’t “buy” the tears Tlaib shed Monday as she discussed the situation over the travel restrictions.  The Republican Jewish Coalition rallied to defend Trump, arguing that the president was speaking about people being disloyal to themselves rather than to Israel. The RJC took to Twitter and tweeted, “President Trump is right, it shows a great deal of disloyalty to oneself to defend a party that protects/emboldens people that hate you for your religion. The @GOP, when rarely confronted w/anti-Semitism of elected members always acts swiftly and decisively to punish and remove.” Omar did respond to the president’s words via tweet. - [True or False Joe Flacco will Lead the Broncos to the Playoffs ?](https://finflam.com/true-or-false-joe-flacco-will-lead-the-broncos-to-the-playoffs/): I predict there will be three teams coming out of the AFC West to make the playoffs this year, the Chiefs and the Chargers. I haven’t decided who could be the third one, it’s honestly a toss-up because, on one hand, you have the Oakland Raiders with John Gruden at the helm where he’s been situated a full year vs Denver who has a former Super Bowl quarterback and hasn’t really done anything since. Can this be the year that Flacco proves his worth and steps up to deliver? I think so! There are several reasons I see that being a possibility. Flacco has more to prove to himself and the franchise, its a different system, new environment, he’s getting older so his time is limited as a starter, and most importantly he’s got another young QB in Drew Lock who he said he would not help mentor on his heels. Remember he lost his job to another young QB in Baltimore to Lamar Jackson who was hungry and proved he was ready to be on that stage pushing Flacco out to pasture. Is asking Flacco for too much? I could see this being bad at the same time he came into Denver being negative to Drew Lock, that’s bad karma already and no signs of a good teammate. However, Denver still has a good defense albeit aging but still good and a decent receiving core. I think if everything goes well they can make a run for the playoffs but battling the Raiders for that last wild card spot is going to be tough. At best I could see them going 10-6 but also falling to a 7-9 record as well. So even though I said “I think so” is possible for the Broncos to do this, everything has to go right, but the likelihood of that happening is not in their favor. Their schedule is brutal. I also see this year being the year that the Broncos fire John Elway as well. Asking Flacco to do this task is a lot and I don’t see him lasting the entire season, look for Drew Lock to start midway through this upcoming season. - [Israel Officially Bans Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib](https://finflam.com/israel-officially-bans-ilhan-omar-and-rashida-talib/): “It would show great weakness if Israel allowed Rep. Omar and Rep.Tlaib to visit,” Trump tweeted on Thursday morning. “They hate Israel & all Jewish people, & there is nothing that can be said or done to change their minds.”  Shortly after Trump’s tweet, Israeli officials publicly confirmed that they would bar Omar and Tlaib from visiting the country. They had planned to travel to Jerusalem and the West Bank, among other stops, this weekend. “Israel has decided – we won’t enable the members of Congress to enter the country,” Israel’s Deputy Foreign Minister Tzipi Hotovely said in comments to public broadcaster Kan. “We won’t allow those who deny our right to exist in this world to enter Israel. In principle this is a very justified decision.” The two congresswomen, Representatives Rashida Tlaib of Michigan and Ilhan Omar of Minnesota, both freshmen, are the first two Muslim women elected to Congress. Both are outspoken adversaries of President Trump and have been vocal in their support of the Palestinians and the boycott-Israel movement. But the Democrats and presidential candidate Bernie Sanders wasn’t so happy coming with a response on Twitter. Another presidential candidate, Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., weighed in before the decision was formally announced. Both are U.S. citizens and are members of the so-called “Squad” of newly elected left-wing Democratic representatives, along with Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York and Ayanna Pressley of Massachusetts. - [Autopsy Reveals Epstein Had Broken Bones in Neck Commonly Found in Homicides](https://finflam.com/autopsy-reveals-epstein-had-broken-bones-in-neck-commonly-found-in-homicides/): According to the Washington Post, Jeffrey Epstein’s autopsy revealed he suffered broken bones in his neck which is another turn in this mysterious death. I think it also confirms what most Americans believe about this case that it was a homicide instead of a suicide. The hyoid bone which is found behind Adam’s apple of a male is one of the bones. But experts say its commonly found in victims of homicide who die of suffocation. The president of the National Association of Medical Examiners told the Post that pathologists who find a broken hyoid typically conduct further investigation. He was found dead last week after guards found him hanging in his cell at the Metropolitan Correctional Center in Manhattan and he could not be revived. New York City chief medical examiner Barbara Sampson finished the autopsy Sunday, a day after Epstein was found dead in his cell. But the cause of his death was listed as pending and other officials have avoided directly calling Epstein’s death a suicide. Ms. Sampson’s office is seeking information that would support or rebut a homicide, for example, video evidence of the jail hallways and a toxicology screening to determine whether he might’ve been drugged. We know this was a hit and the world knows it was too? Will the deep state continue or will it fall? The truth shall set you free and bury those who hide it. Who killed Jeffrey Epstein? - [Petition seeks to Rename Street in front of Trump Tower to Barack Obama Avenue](https://finflam.com/a-petition-seeks-to-rename-street-in-front-of-trump-tower-to-barack-obama-avenue/): An online organization is asking the city to rename the stretch of Fifth Avenue between 56th and 57th Streets to President Barack H. Obama Avenue, it’s already received 100,000 signatures. It apparently started as a joke and now has become a thing of pettiness by those not in favor of the president. This all started by Elizabeth Rowin who saw comedians stand up where it would piss off Donald Trump. Rowin’s justification in the petition says due to Obama’s accomplishments it’s valid and “saving our nation from the Great Recession; serving two completely scandal-free terms in office, and taking out Osama bin Laden.” She must not have paid attention to fast and furious, Benghazi, Solyndra, Clinton email scandal, Iranian hostage payments and so many more. However, it looks like it’s going to fail since it doesn’t meet certain New York city guidelines because Individual prospective honorees must be deceased for at least two years prior to consideration. - [Jeffrey's Epstein's Child Procurer Hiding in New England](https://finflam.com/jeffreys-epsteins-child-procurer-hiding-in-new-england/): Jeffrey Epstein’s Madame Ghislaine Maxwell has been found to be living in Massachusetts. accused of helping recruit and groom dozens of underage girls for the billionaire pedophile. She has a reputation for hanging with bigwigs and socializing with the elite. She has not been seen in public for three years leaving people to speculate she’s on the run for a reason. The Daily Mail reports that, finally, she’s been located, in the Massachusetts seaside town of Manchester-by-the-Sea. She is supposedly living with her boyfriend, Scott Borgerson, 43, a tech CEO who owns a company called Cargometrics, described as “an investment management firm that specializes in analyzing data on global shipping.” The focus God willing shall shift to Maxwell since Epstein’s convenient “suicide” last week, especially because she and his sick staff helped facilitate the sickening crimes. Maxwell who was a former lover of Epstein’s has been accused of using black male and intimidation tactics by threatening victims. One of the billionaire’s victims is filing a lawsuit suing his estate and his staff making it possible under New Yorks new child victim law that presumably includes Maxwell now. Maxwell has previously denied any wrongdoing regarding Epstein’s criminal behavior. But Attorney General William Barr, who is leading a federal investigation with the Justice Department, said this week that the billionaire sex offender’s death will not release accused accomplices including Maxwell from scrutiny. If anything, she has lost the leverage that she might have gained from potentially cooperating with law enforcement. Barr said that “this case will continue on against anyone who was complicit with Epstein. Any co-conspirators should not rest easy.” - [A$AP Rocky Found Guilty In Swedish Court](https://finflam.com/aap-rocky-found-guilty-in-swedish-court/): Swedish court finds A$AP Rocky guilty of assault for a role in a June street brawl. The court says the 3 defendants are sentenced to “conditional sentences,” which means no prison time in Sweden unless they commit a similar offense in that country. A$SAP, whose real name is Rakim Mayers told the court that 19-year-old Mustafa Jafari and his friend refused to leave the entourage alone despite several appeals, and claimed they appeared to be under the influence of drugs. A full-scale brawl ensued shortly afterward and prosecutors allege that Mayers and his bodyguards, David Rispers, Jr. and Bladimir Corniel beat and kicked Jafari while he was on the ground. They said Jafari was hit with parts of or a whole bottle. A$AP Rocky’s lawyer Slobodan Jovicic said his client was “of course very disappointed” during a press conference following the verdict. A$AP Rocky will be subject to a probationary period of two years. The court awarded damages of 12,500 Swedish Krona ($1,300) to the victim “for violation of his integrity and pain and suffering.” The defendants were also ordered to pay fees of 80,610 Swedish Krona (nearly $8,400) for the victim’s lawyer. U.S. President Donald Trump intervened on behalf of the rapper while he was jailed, and called Swedish Prime Minister Stefan Lofven, offering to personally guarantee his bail, but the Swedish leader said he couldn’t interfere in a legal case. Trump later cheered the release of Mayers and his bodyguards. This International incident drew mainstream attention for the rapper advocating his release from celebrities like Kanye West, Kim Kardashian, Justin Bieber, Diddy, and first lady Melania Trump. - [Do you Agre with Illinois Teaching LGBTQ Curriculum in Schools?](https://finflam.com/do-you-agre-with-illinois-teaching-lgbtq-curriculum-in-schools/): On Friday, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker signed into law a bill that mandates the contributions of LGBTQ people be taught in public schools. Representative Anna Moeller introduced House Bill 246 to amend the school code to add a more inclusive history curriculum. The bill passed the Senate and House earlier this year and is scheduled to go into effect in July 2020. The bill also states that all textbooks “authorized to be purchased must include the roles and contributions of all people protected under the Illinois Human Rights Act and must be non-discriminatory as to any of the characteristics under the Act.” Glance I’m a little confused, if a person of any orientation does something historic why should their sexual orientation matter? Isn’t that the point of teaching equality? People want to be seen as people? Why would the school system need to focus on if they were LGBTQ? When they do teach it will they speak on the good and bad people of LGBTQ? That’s history, it’s pretty and it’s pretty damn ugly, that’s the truth. If public schools want to teach equal rights and be progressive they would treat people fairly and realize the constitution already guarantees individuals rights, not groups. That’s disregarding the rights the constitution provides us. One argument would be well the tenth amendment allows the states to do their own thing, true, but it should never infringe on the rights of its government, it’s people. This may sound hypocritical after my last few points but if they want to do this where is Mexican history month? Italian? Asian? They care so much right? Solution America has had people who have ignored those rights so they can place their own bias truth about individuals who they deemed suitable in helping this country while ignoring others based on race and cultural biases trough many cruel ways. Change the curriculum, the history books to truthful historical facts where inclusion is evident and help make this country prosper regardless of what race, sex or orientation they are. Only then will these things not matter. Teach the children whose shoulders they’ve been standing on by telling them to treat people right and treat people better and all the other stuff is an afterthought. The message should be hypothetically speaking he/she saved millions of lives by creating something and they just so happen to be a whatever it is people are focusing on now. Not that race and culture and love for oneself isn’t needed it’s extremely needed but it’s an afterthought when people are good and kind and a person can see you for who you are instead of what people label you as. Teach these children about Christ at home, but never manipulate his words to your wrongdoings and then justify those acts. Things like that is why the world is the way it is or had been. I think we are in a society now where we acknowledge peoples contributions to this country, at least I think on a grander scale we do. People need inspiration sure, but mandating people to do so isn’t right. Just teach, its education. - [William Barr Condemns Prison for failing to "Adequately Secure" Jeffrey Epstein](https://finflam.com/william-barr-condemns-prison-for-failing-to-adequately-secure-jeffrey-epstein/): William Barr said he was “appalled” by Jeffrey Epstein’s apparent suicide that took place when he should have been under greater supervision. “We will get to the bottom of what happened,” he said, adding that the investigation into the pedophile’s accomplices will continue. Attorney General William Barr said there were “serious irregularities” at the jail where Jeffrey Epstein was found dead. On Epstein, AG Barr says, “case will continue against anyone complicit w/ Epstein, co-conspirators should not rest easy; victims deserve justice, will ensure they get it.” The irregularities Barr mentioned were not specified, but the FBI, U.S. Inspector General, and New York City medical examiner are all investigating Epstein’s death. Interestingly, Barr’s history with Epstein stretches back to the ‘70s, when Barr’s father hired Epstein to teach mathematics at Manhattan’s prestigious Dalton School. And Barr previously worked for Kirkland & Ellis, a law firm that represented Epstein during the 2008 Florida investigation. If Barr truly believes his boss is innocent, he should recuse himself to allow an independent investigation to exonerate Trump. However, on the other hand, if Barr knows that Trump is dirty, he will work to obstruct in an independent investigation. This case is just extremely dirty and it gives you that feeling of eww. - [President Trump says he'd "love" for Colin Kaepernick to play in the NFL](https://finflam.com/president-trump-says-hed-love-for-colin-kaepernick-to-play-in-the-nfl/): A reporter asked President Trump: “Should Colin Kaepernick get an opportunity to play in the NFL?” President Trump’s response: “Only if he’s good enough… if he’s good enough, they’d sign him in a heartbeat.” The President continued “I know the owners. I know Patriots owner Bob Kraft. I know so many of the owners. If he’s good enough, they’d sign him. So if he’s good enough, I know these people. They would sign him in a heartbeat. They will do anything they can to win games.” Kaepernick famously kneeled during the national anthem in the 2016 season to draw attention to social and racial injustice issues. He claimed the league blackballed him after that. If you remember Kaepernick and safety Eric Reid who is with the Panthers subsequently filed a collusion grievance against the NFL. The case was settled in February and includes a confidentiality agreement regarding the terms of the settlement. Where do you think could be a good fit for Kaepernick? Philly if Wentz can’t stay healthy? Maybe Denver? Should get interesting what happens now as the NFL season is on the horizon. - [Now Former FBI Director Andrew McCabe is Suing the DOJ](https://finflam.com/now-former-fbi-director-andrew-mccabe-is-suing-the-doj/): Former acting FBI Director Andrew McCabe is suing the Justice Department and FBI over his firing last spring, alleging that the move was politically motivated. Andrew McCabe is following Peter Strzok’s lead after Strzok filed a bit Tuesday suing the DOJ and the FBI blaming his firing on President Trump. McCabe claims President schemed “to discredit and remove DOJ and FBI employees who were deemed to be his partisan opponents because they were not politically loyal to him. “ McCabe is also accusing then AG Jeff Sessions and former Deputy AG Rod Rosenstein & DOJ IG Horowitz of crumbling under Trump’s pressure to fire him.mcCabe says the president threatened “to terminate Sessions and Rosenstein, and by accusing Sessions, Rosenstein, & Horowitz of disloyalty and/or bias.” These fired FBI agents are attempting to save themselves from pending investigations by the DOJ by making it look like the government is going after them based on the lawsuit, but in my opinion, these suits won’t save them down the line. They should all be in investigated and thrown in jail or cleared depending on the evidence brought upon by the investigations. We know it’s all about “what it looks like” to these people, the optics are key for sympathy. Did they act and do their duties by the book or were they driven by political motivations? McCabe’s firing came the day before he was supposed to retire and eligible to receive benefits if I’m not mistaken. This is going to get ugly, Donald Trump ugly. What are your thoughts? - [Should President Trump Commute Rob Blagojevich's Prison Sentence?](https://finflam.com/should-president-trump-commute-rob-blagojevichs-prison-sentence/): Trump told reporters on Air Force 1 that he is considering giving disgraced and imprisoned former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich a pardon and commutation for his federal corruption conviction. Blagojevich was once an Apprentice guest. He was impeached and imprisoned for soliciting bribes to fill Obama’s empty Senate seat and at the same time trying to extort a children hospital as well. His conviction came after winning office on a pledge to bring an end to corruption in Illinois following his predecessor, Republican Gov. George Ryan, who was convicted of campaign finance corruption. “I thought he was treated unbelievably unfairly; he was given close to 18 years in prison,” Trump, a Republican, said. “And a lot of people thought it was unfair, like a lot of other things — and it was the same gang, the Comey gang and all these sleazebags that did it.” Patti Blagojevich, Rod’s wife, started appearing on Fox News last April to appeal to Trump to pardon Blagojevich. She was interviewed at least 6 times during 2018. In April, Tucker prompted Patti to speak directly to Trump via Fox interview. Others included similar appeals. Is this a good idea? - [Peter Strzok the Man Behind the 'Steele Dossier' is Suing the FBI & the DOJ](https://finflam.com/peter-strzok-the-man-behind-the-steele-dossier-is-suing-the-fbi-the-doj/): According to the AP, Peter Strzok, the FBI agent who wrote derogatory text messages about Donald Trump during his 2016 presidential run, sues the FBI and the Justice Department. Strzok alleges the bureau caved to “unrelenting pressure” from the president when it fired him. Peter Strzok also alleges in his lawsuit that the Trump administration forced his firing over a political opinions the administration didn’t like even as it tolerates other viewpoints, including from Kellyanne Conway, that are favorable to the White House. He also says the Justice Department violated his privacy by disclosing hundreds of his text messages to reporters. Strzok’s attorney, “The campaign to publicly vilify Special Agent Strzok contributed to the FBI’s ultimate decision to unlawfully terminate him as well as to frequent incidents of public and online harassment and threats of violence to Strzok and his family … that continues to this day.” DOJ has not disclosed who authorized the release of the text messages which were under investigation at the time by Inspector General Michael Horowitz. Strzok’s legal team said in the filing that it hopes to learn that in discovery. All this over a dossier with Fusion GPS and Peter Strzok tex messages one being a text that he sent to a colleague “we’ll stop” Trump in regards to the Presidents comments on Gold Star father Khizr Khan. There have been ZERO comments from the FBI or its employees regarding this lawsuit. - [John Huntsman Done as Ambassador to Russia](https://finflam.com/john-huntsman-done-as-ambassador-to-russia/): Jon Huntsman, the US Ambassador to Russia, is resigning effective October 3. Huntsman previously served as the Ambassador to China under President Obama and the Governor of Utah. It’s likely that Huntsman will run for Governor of Utah again. Huntsman was elected as Utah’s governor in 2004 and again in 2008, he left his post soon after in 2009 to become the U.S. ambassador. President Trump asked John to handle the relationship with Russia and he did. This resignation is not surprising considering the ambassador had previously told the president he would accept the position for two years. If he decides to run for governor or hell even United States Senator or even the presidency post-Trump now he’ll have had foreign experience with our two largest adversaries. Executive leadership combined with foreign experience which gives him very good credentials. Could you imagine John Huntsman and Mitt Romney at the helms of that state? - [Omarosa Fires Shots at President Trump saying He “Wants to start a Race War.”](https://finflam.com/omarosa-fires-shots-at-president-trump-saying-he-wants-to-start-a-race-war/): Several weeks ago former cabinet member to the Trump administration Omarosa was on MSNBC’s Donny Deutsch, where she buried her former real-life boss and reality tv boss. She went on to say “Donald Trump wants to start a race war in this country.” She’s been on the attack since she’s left the White House even as of early this morning calling for congress to impeach the president over and over. As of now, there is a civil lawsuit that the DOJ has filed against Omarosa seeking $50,000 for missing paperwork. Her attorney has refuted the claims saying that she didn’t have access to the necessary tools to complete the work and it’s “petty revenge” on the president’s behalf. Is it just me or does this whole thing smell fishy from Omarosa? It just doesn’t make any sense. If I’m not mistaken I don’t think the President has gone after her at all which is all since they have had such a public lovey dubby relationship in front of the camera. The panel also included former White House Communications Director Anthony Scaramucci. He has not been favorable to the president as of late either condemning republicans who haven’t spoken up against the president’s tweets and White House staffers who are yes men. Scaramucci says the people who work in the White House that have problems with his tweets are afraid of backlash from the president. However, there was some good that the former communications director reaffirmed and that’s saying the president is not a racist. “The president likes to double down on stuff, and he never likes to apologize, but down deep, he’s got to know too because he’s really not a racist.” - [John Legend on Donald Trump: "Our president is a flaming racist. He's a piece of sh*t.](https://finflam.com/john-legend-on-donald-trump-our-president-is-a-flaming-racist-hes-a-piece-of-sht/): In a video posted by TMZ John Legend launches a verbal attack on Trump and by some emotionally charged tweet from the singer. He called Trump a “racist piece of shit” then said the president “inspires killers” on a regular basis. However, Legend has doubled down with new tweets aimed at President Trump for his dismissive “too bad” comments after the burglary of Congressmen Elijah Cummings home and Trump’s remarks on Baltimore. - [Bernie Sanders & Liz Cheney have Monster Twitter War! AOC Chimes in!](https://finflam.com/bernie-sanders-liz-cheney-have-monster-twitter-war-aoc-chimes-in/): After Tuesday’s Democratic primary debate a Twitter war broke out between Bernie Sanders and Liz Cheney daughter of former Vice President, Dick Cheney. Things got real personal real quick. Bernie Sanders is defending democratic foe Elizabeth Warren after she said she would never use a nuclear weapon unless one was used first against us. Warren said the policy would help minimize misunderstandings by foreign adversaries of U.S. intentions, preventing an accidental catastrophe. Well, Liz Cheney was not fond of those remarks and immediately went “nuclear” on warden’s proposed policy, this was even a policy the Obama administration declined. Liz Cheney currently sits on the House Armed Services Committee which as a libertarian is not favorable since she has views like her father. Cheney fired shots and asked warren how many people she’s willing to risk to get hit first with a nuclear bomb before she strikes? Sanders chimed and returned “fire” going personal, “Taking national security advice from a Cheney has already caused irreparable damage to our country,” Sanders tweeted. “We don’t need anymore, thanks.” Ouch!!! But Liz deflected the comments saying Bernie’s issues are “daddy issues” with her father and called him a “commie”. Did you think it was over? Nope not yet because Alexandria Ocasio Cortez chimed in and poured gasoline on the twitter war “*Liz Cheney* of all people tries to offer foreign policy takes, as if an entire generation hasn’t lived through the Cheneys sending us into war since we were kids.” Damn!!! What are your thoughts? - [A$AP Rocky Freed? Yes, But Has to Return!](https://finflam.com/aap-rocky-freed-yes-but-has-to-return/): A Swedish court has ruled that American rapper A$AP Rocky and two other U.S. suspects can be freed from detention until Aug. 14, when the verdict on their June 30 assault case will be announced. Despite the U.S. offering assurances that Rocky would not leave Sweden if released, the judge ruled that the rapper could leave the country in the interim. Rocky landed back in the United States this morning. Rapper whose real name is Rakim Mayers wrote a thank you post on Instagram to all his supporters. “Thank you from the bottom of my heart to all of my fans, friends, and anyone across the globe who supported me during these last few weeks,” wrote Mayers. I can’t begin to describe how grateful I am for all of you. This has been a very difficult and humbling experience.” Prosecutors asked that Mayers get a six-month sentence during closing arguments Friday. Mayers told the court he thought community service would be a proper punishment for him. The rapper pleaded not guilty at the start of the trial Tuesday, saying he acted in self-defense when Jafari and another man would not leave them alone. He had been behind bars since he was arrested on July 3. Prosecutors asked that Mayers get a six-month sentence during closing arguments Friday. Mayers told the court he thought community service would be a proper punishment for him. The outcome of Rocky and the crew’s trial will be decided on August 14. - [2019 AFC Division & Playoff Predictions](https://finflam.com/2019-nfl-afc-division-playoff-predictions/): Predictions: AFC EAST New England Patriots 11-5 Buffalo Bills 7-9 New York Jets 6-10 Miami Dolphins 3-13 This division is an easy one to predict. The Patriots will win the AFC East, they have the coach and quarterback in this division. With the Bills and Jets attempting to develop their young QBs, there should be expectations of growing pains for at least one more year. It’s my belief that the Bills team is a bit ahead of the Jets at this point. For both the Bills and the Jets, the goal should be developing their teams enough to challenge New England next year. The Dolphins are seemingly going through a complete rebuild and will have to figure out what they want to do at QB for the future. I personally like Josh Rosen, however, I’m not sure if he is a QB that can carry a team, especially a bad one. The Dolphins one chance at a semi-successful season is for Josh Rosen to show the ability that made him a top 10 pick in 2018. AFC North: Browns 11-5 Ravens 9-7 Steelers 7-9 Bengals 2-14 This is a division that is going through a paradigm shift. Realistically, I could make a compelling case for either the Browns, Ravens, and Steelers to win this division. I went with the Browns because of they possess the most talented team in this division. The have just about all of the pieces to the puzzle, the question is whether they can put it all together in year one. It’s my belief they can, at least in the regular season. I have the Ravens as a wild card, the reason I don’t have them winning this division is Lamar Jackson. His development as a passer will dictate whether the Ravens win this division, make the playoffs, or flame out this year. I believe in the talent of Lamar Jackson, but I’m unsure if he will take a big enough leap as passer this year for the Ravens to improve exponentially on offense. The Steelers have winning pedigree, but it feels like that team is at the end. If they don’t make the playoffs this year, we may see this team go through a bit of rebuilding process. This division is more competitive than it’s been the last few years and we are seeing a change at the top. Lastly, the Bengals could be okay, but it’s hard to tell because they have so many unknowns. I see their season going south as they lack talent and direction. This is the first time I could see the Bengals moving away from Andy Dalton, especially if a slow start comes. AFC South Texans 10-6 Titans 9-7 Colts 8-8 Jaguars 6-10 This may be the toughest division to predict in the NFL. A case could be made for any one of these four teams to win this division. The Jags believe they have a QB who won’t be a liability. The Titans were 9-7 last year with Blaine Gabbert starting multiple games. The Colts were one of the hottest teams in the 2nd half of the regular season last year. The Texans won this division last year and Deshaun Watson could be poised to have breakout year. I think the Jaguars have more issues than just QB, to me it seemed like they had coaching and chemistry issues last year. They also lack talent on offense, which is the opposite of what Nick Foles had with the Eagles. I have the Titans in the playoffs, I thought Mike Vrabel did a decent job in his first year as coach. Let’s not forget, in week 17 of last year, they played the Colts at home with a spot for the playoffs on the line. The biggest reason they lost that game was because Mariota was hurt and Blaine Gabbert was forced in to playing. As we all know, if Blaine Gabbert is your QB, you’re probably going to lose. I think Ryan Tannehill is capable enough as backup. He was fairly average starter with the Dolphins, but I don’ think it’s that big of a drop off between Tannehill and Mariota. I think he will be the difference between winning and losing that one or two games or maybe Mariota stays healthy for once. For Mariota, this is a contract year and if he doesn’t stay healthy, I don’t know how or what would make the Titans extend him. I see the Colts taking a bit of a step back, mostly because their division improved and I felt they overachieved last year. The AFC was down and they got hot in the 2nd half of the season last year. I thought you could see a bit of the talent gap when the played KC in the divisional round last year. If the Colts are going to improve off of last year, they also will need Andrew Luck to stay healthy once again. I have the Texans winning the AFC South and I am not overly confident about it. I’m not a fan of Bill O’Brien and he’s acting as their GM, which worries me quiet a bit. They also lost some pieces on defense and have an offensive line and that could get their QB injured again. The sole reason I have the Texans winning this division is because I believe Deshaun Watson will take the next step and become one of the NFL’s top QBs. AFC West Chiefs 14-2 Chargers 8-8 Raiders 6-10 Broncos 4-12 I think the Chiefs have done enough to improve their defense. I don’t think it will be great by any means, but I do believe they have done enough to improve the defense. Steve Spagnuolo’s defenses have been up and down at times, but they typically make improvements in his first year. This happened with both of his stints as Giants defensive coordinator. I think the Chargers take a step back this year. I think they were the biggest benefactor of a down AFC last year. They played the Chiefs twice and the Patriots once and I felt they were the lesser team in all of those games, even though they won at Arrowhead on Thursday Night Football. The Chargers are talked about as a young team when they have a QB who was in the same draft class as Eli Manning and Ben Roethlisberger. Both of whom are seemingly making their way towards the end of the road. Yes, the Chargers have talent and Rivers is still playing good football, but I saw enough problems that I don’t see them replicating their success this year. Lastly, the Raiders and the Broncos, the main issue I see with both teams is that neither has their QB of the future or in the Broncos case, it could be a while before we find out if Drew Lock could be. The Raiders signed a lot of guys on offense and it’s all up to Derek Carr and Jon Gruden for them to make any type of improvement. It’s my opinion that if we see struggles for the Raiders this year, we will see a change at QB next year. When it comes to the Broncos it’s a matter of when with Drew Lock. I don’t think Flacco has a lot left in the tank, I think we see Lock at some point and we’ll see if he could be an option at QB for the Broncos next year and maybe long term. Playoff Predictions: Seeds: Chiefs Patriots Browns Texans Titans Ravens Wildcard Weekend Ravens @ Browns – Winner: Browns Titans @ Texans – Winner: Texans Divisional Round Texans @ Chiefs – Winner: Chiefs Browns @ Patriots – Winner: Patriots AFC Championship Game: Patriots @ Chiefs – Winner: Chiefs Stayed Tuned for our NFC Division Predictions - [Do you believe under Trump a cure for Aids & Cancer will happen?](https://finflam.com/do-you-believe-under-trump-a-cure-for-aids-cancer-will-happen/): President Trump promised to cure AIDS and childhood cancer at his rally last night. “We will be ending the AIDS epidemic shortly in America and curing childhood cancer very shortly.” Something Trump eluded to in his previous state of the union. [democracy id=”2″] Pediatric Cancer Cure rates for pediatric cancers are already at 80 percent, as many health organizations tout the success because of the tremendous progress that’s been made with childhood leukemia. However the same cannot be said for other pediatric cancers, the cure rates haven’t changed in 20 years according to some data. Trump said in the State of the Union in February that he would set aside $500 million for research into pediatric cancer over 10 years, which would be an increase in federal spending. Trump’s Aids Solution In his State of the Union address in January, the goal by the administration was to cut new HIV infections by 75% in five years and then by 90% in 10 years. The president proposed spending $291 million to kick off the initiative. Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar, who provided details of the initiative after Trump’s announcement, said the administration will target viral hot spots by providing local groups more resources, using data to track the spread of the disease and creating local task forces to bolster prevention and treatment. Protestors He was also heckled throughout the night having around 5 protesters interrupt him. There is a prerecorded announcement repeated several times before rallies, instructing supporters to not touch or harm protesters and to allow law enforcement to deal with them. Regardless we use to have a right to protest and now we can’t, that’s one thing about Trump I don’t like is his dismissiveness if you don’t agree. Under the Obama administration, “free speech zones” have been highly controversial due to the Secret Service and others being able to suppress lawful protest by relegating it to particular locations at a public event. These “free speech zones” have been frequently used to target certain viewpoints and to keep protesters away from the cameras. But, I can understand why they escort them out to maintain some type of decorum sp nothing goes haywire. I’m hoping that the President’s administration can deliver on their promises of curing AIDS and cancer because we still need unity and at the end of the day we as an everyman, are American citizens. - [Hamza Bin Laden is Dead! He was the Son of Osama](https://finflam.com/hazma-bin-laden-is-dead-he-was-the-son-of-osama/): U.S. intelligence says that Osama bin Laden’s son and a potential leader of al-Qaeda, Hamza bin Laden, is dead. In February the State Dept. offered up to $1M for information regarding the location of Hamza bin Laden. Officials would not provide details of where or when Hamza bin Laden died or if the U.S. played a role in his death. When President Trump was asked by reporters on Wednesday whether the U.S. had intelligence that Hamza is dead, President Donald Trump said, “I don’t want to comment on that.” In March Saudi Arabia revoked the citizenship of Hamza bin Laden just after the U.S. had offered $1M bounty. Several years the radical had proposed terror attacks on Jews and Americans across the world. “Know that inflicting punishment on Jews and crusaders where you are present is more vexing and severe for the enemy.”  Hamza bin Laden threatened revenge against the U.S. for his father’s killing several years ago. That plan has failed. - [California Governor Rigs Election Law Towards Trump Requiring Tax Returns](https://finflam.com/california-governor-rigs-election-law-towards-trump-requiring-tax-returns/): Governor Gavin Newsom signs a law requiring presidential candidates to release tax returns in order to have a name on California ballot. Trump would have to show at least 5 of the last years of his tax returns. Completely aimed at the President. “This bill is all about equal opportunity and transparency for all, no matter whether you are a Democrat or Republican,” said state Sen. Mike McGuire, D-Healdsburg, who authored the proposal. “Trump is absolutely a strong example of the need for this legislation, but he’s not the only one.” How the hell is this legal? Trump has out-fundraised all but Biden and Warren and it’s with small donors. Are the politicians afraid of Trump winning California? Newsom’s predecessor vetoed a similar bill in the past because he dubbed it unconstitutional. Isn’t it ironic that California doesn’t have laws that require current legislatures to show their own tax records? The only exception is the governor. Do that and let’s see how they get rich off of a middle-class salary? The fix is in. However, with all that being said the bill would also keep several Democratic presidential candidates off the ballot. Biden has only shown his past 3 years, while former Housing and Urban Development Secretary Julián Castro, Hawaii Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard and venture capitalist Andrew Yang have not yet disclosed their tax information. Tim Murtaugh, director of communications for Trump’s 2020 re-election campaign, previously told The Bee that “the Constitution is clear on the qualifications for someone to serve as president and states cannot add additional requirements on their own.” - [Obama Applauds “Poisoning Our Democracy” Remarks Aimed at Trump](https://finflam.com/obama-applauds-poisoning-our-democracy-remarks-aimed-at-trump/): Yesterday former President Barack Obama retweeted an article from the Washington Post that saw 149 African Americans who worked for the Obama administration criticizing President Trump. In the article, the former staffers claimed that President Trump is responsible for “poisoning our democracy.” Their criticisms were heavily based on the Presidents remarks against the “Squad” congresswomen. His retweet included some interesting statements, “I’ve always been proud of what this team accomplished during my administration…But more than what we did, I’m proud of how they’re continuing to fight for an America that’s better.” The staffer’s remarks are as follows, “We refuse to sit idly by as racism, sexism, homophobia, and xenophobia are wielded by the president and any elected official complicit in the poisoning of our democracy.” The hypocrisy is Obama is a constitutional lawyer and during his presidency continuously spit on it, free speech zones, a continuation of the patriot act, bullying Chrysler creditors to take 30 cents on the dollar which is illegal according to the takings and dues clauses in the constitution while violating bankruptcy law. That’s only a minut amount of laws he broke. The Washington Post article continued by saying, “There is truly nothing more un-American than calling on fellow citizens to leave our country — by citing their immigrant roots, or ancestry, or their unwillingness to sit in quiet obedience while democracy is being undermined.” This is odd for 44, considering Obama has not really criticized Trumps administration since most former Commander in Chief’s refrain from criticizing the new heirs. Apparently, George H.W. Bush and Jimmy Carter missed that memo. - [Bette Midler Accuses Trump of Paying His Black Supporters at Rallies](https://finflam.com/bette-midler-accuses-trump-of-paying-his-black-supporters-at-rallies/): Bette Midler has a severe distaste for President Trump none more evident than Wednesday when she accused Trump of paying black supporters at his campaign rally in a tweet. She’s received backlash for her comments from conservatives been being called a condescending racist. Especially because if you look at the context from a liberals perspective, some, think that they should automatically be a democrat or left-leaning. People are allowed to think what they want. Bette you come from New York and from nothing and for you to say something like this, from the meca of diversity, New York, in this country, you should be ashamed of yourself. Could you imagine if a conservative said the exact same thing about a black person at a democratic, liberal event? Hypocrisy. The President has yet to chime in on this, remember he called her a “washed up psycho” so this could get interesting. Kirstie Alley even came for Bette calling it one of the most racist and degrading tweets/jokes on Twitter she’s ever seen. As of Thursday, “The Wind Beneath My Wings” songstress hasn’t deleted the controversial tweet from her account, where she has since commented about former special counsel Robert Mueller’s testimony. If you recall something almost similar happened last year regarding one of Yoko Ono’s tweets that involved the N-word. - [Governor of Puerto Rico Announces Resignation](https://finflam.com/governor-of-puerto-rico-announces-resignation/): Do not underestimate the power and courage of the people. Well done Puerto Rico ?? Governor Rossello has resigned vía Facebook live, after 12 days of protests by people of the island demanding he step down. He says he will step down Friday, Aug 2. The governor had committed several offenses and one misdemeanor, including illicitly using public resources and services for partisan purposes, as well as allowing government officials and contractors to misuse public funds and time for non-government work. The governor in his recorded message urged people to stay orderly. “What I wish most is peace and progress for my people,” he said. More half-million people paralyzed metropolitan San Juan in protest Monday marching across one of the main highways despite heavy rain in a “March of the People” that ended late in the night as police fired tear gas canisters. His resignation was inevitable. Let this be a warning for future governments around the world people care and good people are watching, your time of corruption is over. This wasn’t just a protest, this was a revolution against corruption. You’ve been warned Deep State, you’re next. - [Federal Judge Blocks Trump Administration](https://finflam.com/federal-judge-blocks-trump-administration/): A federal judge in California has blocked the Trump administration from enforcing new asylum restrictions for people crossing the U.S.-Mexico border. The policy requires migrants who pass through another country on their way to the US to first apply for asylum in that country. Human rights groups say this will turn away thousands of Central Americans who are fleeing violence and economic issues in their home countries. There are exceptions in the rule for victims of trafficking and migrants who have been denied asylum in the countries they traveled through. Wednesday’s ruling by U.S. District Judge Jon Tigar in San Francisco came hours after a judge in Washington decided to let the rules stand while lawsuits played out in court. Tiger who was appointed in the Obama era had also blocked an administration effort to remove the protection to anyone who did not enter the U.S. through a legal port of entry. Judge Tigar: “Under our laws, the right to determine whether a particular group of applicants is categorically barred from eligibility for asylum is conferred on Congress.” In his order, Judge Tigar also wrote: “…an injunction would vindicate the public’s interest – which our existing immigration laws clearly articulate – in ensuring that we do not deliver aliens into the hands of their persecutors.” - [Police Officers Fired after AOC Threats](https://finflam.com/police-officers-fired-after-aoc-threats/): According to police in Gretna, Louisiana two police officers have been fired for suggesting that Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio Cortez be shot in a Facebbok post. Officer Charlie Rispoli, a 14-year veteran of the police department posted this to Facebook, “This vile idiot needs a round… and I don’t mean the kind she used to serve,” since she is a former bartender, while the other officer, Angelo Varisco liked the post. Both have been terminated. The Gretna police chief said the department doesn’t condone this behavior and added, “I’m very surprised particularly all of the efforts we put into training our officers not to put themselves or put this department into these types of situations.” An internal investigation began after he was informed of the post by The Times-Picayune/The New Orleans Advocate. The newspaper reported that Rispoli’s post included a fake story making it appear that Ocasio-Cortez said, “We pay soldiers too much.” The department and Internal Affairs have contacted Facebook to see whether there were any more officers involved. - [Justin Bieber “Thanks” Trump for A$SAP Rocky, Then he Bashes Trump](https://finflam.com/justin-bieber-thanks-trump-for-asap-rocky-then-he-bashes-trump/): Have you ever heard of a backhanded compliment? Well, something like that happened over the weekend with Justin Bieber going off on Trump on Twitter. The Canadian native is in favor of the President helping his friend A$AP Rocky who is in the custody of Swedish police at this moment. A$AP has been in custody since July 3 following a confrontation in Stockholm in which he faces serious accusations of assault. The Obama era cages have caused an uproar and Bieber’s remarks have received backlash saying he needs to go back to Canada and whether or not he’s offered any shelter to any illegal immigrants or refugees whatsoever. I’m sure we know the answer is no. Hopefully, the UFC fight between Bieber and Tom Cruise takes place so we can see Bieber get his ass whooped. It hasn’t been just Bieber calling on Rocky to be let go, but other celebrities including Kim Kardashian, Sean “Diddy” Combs, and Nicki Minaj, have pushed for Rocky’s release. Melania Trump said the administration is working with the State Department. Kardashian has already built a connection with Trump prior to this she received help from Trump in commuting the prison sentence of Alice Marie Johnson in June 2018. The President had said in a Friday tweet that he would intervene to try to free Rocky, whose real name is Rakim May. He then followed that sentiment over the weekend by saying he had spoken to the Prime Minister of Sweden, saying they had a “good call” and Trump vouched that Rocky wasn’t a flight risk. Moreover, Trump even stated that he “offered to personally vouch for his bail, or an alternative.” However, bail is not an option in Sweden. Authorities in Sweden have until July 25th to complete their investigation into the alleged A$AP Rocky assault. The president has yet to respond to Bieber’s tweets, so here’s hoping that Bieber gets the boot back to Canada, the kids get freed from cages, parents stop bringing their kids over here, the process is more efficient in attaining citizenship, and all illegal immigrants are dealt with in the future in the proper way. But most importantly so we don’t have to hear about any of this going forward and our border is secured. - [Rand Paul Vs Jon Stewart Heats Up?](https://finflam.com/rand-paul-vs-jon-stewart-heats-up%f0%9f%94%a5/): Senator Rand Paul blocked the Senate vote on extending the 9/11 victims compensation fund citing the growing federal debt also arguing that any new spending should be offset by cuts to another spending. The bill, called the Never Forget The Heroes Act, would extend the compensation fund to 2090. It was co-sponsored by 312 members of the 435 members of the House. The House Judiciary Committee then unanimously sent the bill to the House floor for a vote, where it was passed. There seem to be more and more first-responders becoming ill and dying due to exposure to the noxious gases and debris in the weeks after the terrorist attack. Senator Paul justified his vote by saying this, “It has long been my feeling that we need to address our massive debt in the country,” he said. “And therefore any new spending …  should be offset by cutting spending that’s less valuable. We need to, at the very least, have this debate.” Jon Stewart Vs Rand Paul After finding out why it didn’t pass the former daily show host, comedian and 9/11 victim advocate Jon Stewart went off on Senator Paul. Prior to this, an emotional Stewart pleaded in front of a subcommittee to the House of Representatives in June to support the Never Forget the Heroes act. “Now he stands up at the last minute, after 15 years of blood, sweat, and tears from the 9/11 community, to say that it’s all over now. Now we’re going to balance the budget on the backs of the 9/11 first responder community. At some point, we have to stand up for the people who have always stood up for us, and at this moment in time maybe cannot stand up for themselves due to their illnesses and their injuries. And what Rand Paul did today in the Senate was outrageous.” Rand hypocritically took a stance that saw him vote FOR the Republican tax plan that added $1.5 trillion to the debt. If Paul was a true conservative and fiscally sound, he would ideally lower taxes including spending, but neither party is interested in helping the middle class, which is why I’m a libertarian. My criticism isn’t towards Republican or Democrat American citizens per se, but more the governmental political organizations themselves. The Senator came and fired back at Stewart with some power punches. “I know Jon Stewart. Jon Stewart is sometimes funny, sometimes informed. In this case, he’s neither funny nor informed. Mr. Paul said the comedian’s “name-calling” showed he was a member of the “left-wing mob” who “really isn’t using his brain.” “It’s really kind of disgusting,” Mr. Paul continued. “He pretended for years when he was on his comedy show to be somebody who could see both sides and see through the B.S. Now he is the B.S. The B.S. meter is through the roof when you see him calling people names and calling people an abomination when I’m asking for something reasonable.” Brave first responders suffer now, as their families do as well. People like Luis Alvarez spent his last days testifying in front of Congress to fight for funding. It’s not fair, those heroes deserve it. All I’m saying is you can’t justify one thing by previously not giving a damn about the budget before. Consistency is key as your father. Rand Vs Ron Rand suffers from his own mistakes because if he was consistent nobody would’ve made a fuss, but since he’s not, he did this to himself. This is the perfect example of why Ron Paul is incredibly unique, congressionally special and why he was the truest conservative in the congress over 40 years. He was the ultra-consistent member of Congress. Ron Paul was dubbed “Dr. No” in Congress because he did the right thing referencing the U.S. Constitution and worked for the country versus filling up his pockets with cash or inflating his ego. Hey Rand, will you do like your father and refuse to accept a federal pension for his public service? Doubt it! Most members will take the money because they don’t have real jobs. According to Dr. Paul, to receive a pension for public service would be “hypocritical and immoral.” That’s one in a million. Ron was critical of the tax bill that Rand voted for specifically the inflation tax which allows politicians to effectively increase taxes without adjusting rates. In other words, taxes go up while politicians are shielded from having to vote on a tax increase. Instead, the Federal Reserve does the dirty work. We all know the war continues with Ron and the fed even after he’s retired. However to be fair Ron did like the fact that the tax plan increased the standard deduction, creation of a new family tax credit was a positive, eliminating the death tax, reducing the corporate tax rate, and lowering taxes on small businesses. Who was wrong in this situation? - [NFL Firings to Look for During the 2019 NFL Season](https://finflam.com/nfl-firings-to-look-for-during-the-2019-nfl-season/): This is the case of a coach who has been with a team too long, nothing lasts forever. With a suspect defense, an aging QB, and an offense with diminishing talent on offense.... - [The end of the 2019 NFL Season will be the last for this Chiefs Coach ?](https://finflam.com/guaranteed-firings-to-look-foward-to-at-the-of-2019-nfl-season/): While I do believe the chiefs will go to the Superbowl this year, the question is can they win it solely on the GREATNESS of Mahomes and the offense alone? NO! Steve Spagnuolo was named defensive coordinator for Kansas City this year, but he is not the right fit for the Chiefs, and really none of Andy Reid’s old personnel have been. A perfect example was Bob Sutton and look at how that worked out for us. The Chiefs suffered 5 playoff losses because of a horrible defensive coordinator who needed to be fired after the collapse of the Chiefs against Andrew Luck and the Indianapolis Colts the 2nd year. That year Andy allowed the biggest comeback in NFL playoff history because he and his defense couldn’t hold a lead against the Colts. Chiefs fans know not any of the losses was Alex Smith’s fault, the blame belonged to Sutton, the defense itself and horrible clock management by Andy Reid by the end of that playoff game. Reid seems to have problems firing his cronies with whom he has a history with, Spagnuolo is no different. The duo worked together in Philly and even have the same agent. Since Spagnuolo has been a defensive coordinator in the NFL his latest history is not good at all. In 2007 with the Giants, his defense ranked 7th in the league, that cool they won the Superbowl right? Well in 2008 his defense ranked 5th that progress fantastic nothing to be ashamed of for sure. Well, how have his defenses faired being the defensive coordinator in the last decade? When he got the position in 2012 in New Orleans his team ranked dead last at 32nd. When he went back to the Giants for the 2015 and 2017 seasons his teams ranked 32nd and 31st, that’s trash. Only once has he had a top 10 defense in this decade and that’s when the Giants defense came in at 10th best in 2016. I’ve said it before the NFL is based on what have you done for me lately and I don’t see Spagnuolo delivering with the talent we have and I see him failing. As quick as his career started sadly it will end up being the end of his tenure for Kansas City for the Chiefs. Could Veach be next? Reid? Time will tell. Where do you think the Chiefs defense will rank by the end of the 2019 season? - [El Chapo Gets Life in Prison & 30 years Extra](https://finflam.com/el-chapo-gets-life-in-prison-30-years-extra/): Legendary drug kingpin El Chapo, just before receiving a life sentence, tells a packed courtroom: “The United States will send me to a prison where my name will never be heard again. I will take this opportunity to say there was no justice here.” He was sentenced to life in prison plus 30 years. The Mexican drug lord escaped twice from maximum-security prisons will spend the rest of his life in a U.S. penitentiary, a federal judge said on Wednesday after accusing him of “overwhelming evil.” In February El Chapo was convicted of trafficking tons of cocaine, heroin, and marijuana even engaging in multiple murder conspiracies as a top leader of the Sinaloa Cartel. That cartel has been known to be one of Mexico’s largest, most violent drug trafficking organizations. Chapo and attorneys said that the case was compromised along with the jurors because he claims they allowed media accounts of the trial to influence their thinking. He had amassed a double-digit fortune in the billions, had a supermodel wife, El Chapo had it all, but not anymore, then like that, it was gone. Drugs are never worth it. Who knows he’ll probably escape from prison again and the hunt will continue. - [Biden Challenges Trump to Push-Ups if Jokes about him Continue](https://finflam.com/biden-challenges-trump-to-push-ups-if-jokes-about-him-continue/): Apparently, President Trump has been hitting Joe Biden’s buttons as of late since Trump’s tweets have been making fun of Biden’s age and his mental state, especially during the last debate. Biden has had it with President Trump and he’s thrown a challenge out to number 45 if these comments continue. [democracy id=”2″] Biden challenged Trump to a push-up challenge on the stage. He responded to a question from Joe Scarborough on “Morning Joe” that questions whether he is tough enough. As of right now, Biden is 76 and President Trump is 73. Biden’s jabs at Trump have been going on long before this. If you remember the first time was sometime last year when Joe was campaigning for congressional candidates, Biden talked about fighting Trump because of the crude way he has talked about women. “If we were in high school, I’d take him behind the gym and beat the hell out of him,” Biden told a crowd at the University of Miami in Coral Gables, Fla., on March 2018. “I’ve been in a lot of locker rooms my whole life,” Biden added. “I’m a pretty damn good athlete.” Uphill Battle Listen I think it was a fair question because Biden Biden’s performance in the democratic debate was awful. Biden looked weak on the debate stage, he misspoke, he stumbled over words, he was not convincing and he looked like he didn’t even want to be there. He may be ahead of the other candidates by 12 points but that’s definitely not going to stick. If he continues as he did he will not be the democratic candidate. He’s not going to win but he won’t even get the nomination. It’s time to throw the towel in Joe it’s over and it’s been over. I think that if the push-up contest did take place it would become more physical to the point that both Trump and Joe don’t take any BS that they would end up fighting. I’m taking Trump no doubt, did you see how he took down Vince McMahon? [democracy id=”45″] - [Supreme Court Judge John Stevens Dies](https://finflam.com/supreme-court-judge-john-stevens-dies/): John Paul Stevens, the third-longest serving justice in US Supreme Court history, and Chicago native has died at age 99, according to a Supreme Court official. A statement is expected from the U.S. Supreme Court tonight. He was selected by President Ford in 1975 and retired in 2010. Stevens died this evening at Holy Cross Hospital in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, of complications following a stroke he suffered on July 15. Stevens was the last world war 2 veteran to serve on the court. An interesting story in the Ken Burns “Prohibition” documentary was when Stevens told the story regarding his dad, the owner of the large Stevens hotel in Chicago, went to see Al Capone himself to ask him if he could make the streets safe during the national Canner’s Convention. Capone agreed and they were. Stevens enjoyed his share of victories on the closely-divided court, including on a series of cases during Bush’s administration that gave prisoners at Guantanamo Bay the right to challenge their incarceration in U.S. courts, rather than military tribunals. The court also upheld the McCain-Feingold campaign finance law and banned the use of the death penalty against juveniles and those with intellectual disabilities, with Stevens leading the liberal wing against the court’s conservatives. He would later say his biggest regret was reinstating the death penalty, even calling it unconstitutional. More to come on this story, please stay updated. - [A Look at the Future 2024 Republican Presidential Candidates](https://finflam.com/a-look-at-the-future-2024-republican-presidential-candidates/): Well with 2020 around the corner and as fast as this first term for president Trump has gone, his second term will fly by just as fast. I still believe President Trump will win by a landslide in November of 2020 and there isn’t any need to think otherwise. I think it’s only appropriate for speculation to begin for who will run in the 2024 presidential race from the Republican party. With candidates announcing their candidacy earlier and earlier why not right? Now as history has shown the likelihood of a Republican serving as President after another Republican isn’t likely. Both parties usually trade off into a pattern of Democrat then Republican then Republican and Democrat and so on. But just for the hell of it lets look at who we might be seeing on our televisions and mobile devices every day during that run for President from the GOP. Some honorable mentions would be Mike Pompeo, Eric Trump, Don Jr., John Kasich, Jeff Flake, Charlie Baker, and Larry Hogan. Sarah Palin Well, former Governor and Vice Presidential Candidate Sarah Palin has been oddly quiet for some time, I’ve never thought of her career as over. I really believe with the way the political climate has been in the last 7 years this will open up a door so she can drop her hat in the race. With Palin being from Alaska I see her running on an environmental platform that really hasn’t been done by a Republican ever. She won’t even old shell be in her late 50’s when that time rolls around. Paul Ryan The former Speaker of the House has made it almost clear he has a vision and he’s going to set sights on 2024. With a new book that’s failing to bury the current president with criticisms, Ryan has made it clear he likes things the way they were prior to Trump. Some people will like it most Trump voters will not vote for him. Many see him as a coward for not standing up against President Trump but then criticizing Trump after he should be said something. Some Trump haters will like him and may vote for him but there’s absolutely no way he gets the nomination much less wins the presidency. He’ll be deemed the savior of the party but inevitably be the failure. Mitt Romney Well, look who I have here? Third times the charm right? With Mitt throwing in his hat in the race once again I see him being a favorite because many people will feel he almost won the last time but was up against history, he’s familiar, seems like a good guy, he has more experience than before, he’s vocal and he could probably actually win this time. He has that going for him however the only downfall I see with him is like before he’s a flip-flopper on certain issues. After the impeachment, the only way he could even win a primary is if the entire group of moderates from all parties vote for him but that ain’t happening. Mike Pence The other leading candidate will more than likely be Vice President Mike Pence. So many people love Trump and the combination of him having so much history with Trump would seal the deal for a vote his way if you ask many Americans. I can see his platform being based on traditional values and religious beliefs and the old way of the real conservatives of America. They know he’s a strong man of conviction because working with Trump you have to be, but he’s also shown strength and people respect that. We all know loyalty is a must for this President but would he show his loyalty to Pence with an endorsement. He’s really been a tremendous Vice President and given extraordinary support to President Trump and that will resonate with people especially if his duty of handling this corona-virus task force works out great. Chris Christie The loudmouth Trump-like former New Jersey Governor has said multiple times he’s not counting out a run for the presidency in 2024. Christie was asked whether he believed he can beat Vice President Mike Pence if he decides to run in 2024, Christie said he thinks “it’s possible to beat anybody. Nikki Haley Former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley has been on everyone’s radar since leaving and I could honestly see someone from the Trump family in her administration or running mate for some reason, I just get that vibe. She’s going to be the Republicans bell of the ball when she announces her bid for the presidency. I do think it would be possible that Trump would likely endorse Haley over Mike Pence as well. According to whispers she’s been planning it and putting things in line for the race in 2024. She’s already set up a non-profit group which provides Haley a mechanism to interact with the lawmakers, conservative thought leaders, grassroots activists, and major Republican donors she’ll need in her corner if she runs for president. There is absolutely no way she would win as her using a private e-mail server as Hillary Clinton would immediately backfire.  Donald Trump Jr. Trump Jr. who’s currently serving as a trustee and executive vice president for the Trump Organization. He’s been touring around the country on all the media outlets being very outspoken has been been very critical of his father’s critics. He’s also been doing fundraisers and attending political events for Republicans getting an inside deeper feel for the process. Unless he’s been striving to be a major political strategist I see him aiming for the presidency. He’s definitely inherited his father’s ways of punching back twice as hard and taking no bull shit from critics or opposing candidates. Trey Gowdy Perhaps the diamond in the rough and a strict Constitutionalist which mirrors, in my opinion, former Congressman and 3-time Presidential candidate Ron Paul would cement the change that we’ve wanted and received. If Gowdy became President he would bring a certain degree of justice and transparency we’ve never seen. He’s well-spoken, truthful, fair, tough and honest. He’s the guy who called out Hillary Clinton and went after James Comey for his bull shit investigation into the Hillary Clinton Benghazi scandal. - [President Trump Doubles Down with “You Can Leave” Agree or Not?](https://finflam.com/president-trump-doubles-down-with-you-can-leave-agree-or-not/): During Monday’s “Made in America” event, the president repeatedly insisted that people who don’t love America should leave, as reporters positioned far from the president during the event continued aim questions at him. President Trump defends his tweets that took aim against Democratic congresswomen saying “If you’re not happy here, then you can leave.” Most people took this as racist, I don’t and I’m an American who is Mexican. A reporter asked, “Does it concern you that many people saw that tweet as racist and that white nationalist groups are finding common cause with you on that point?” The president responded, “It doesn’t concern me because many people agree with me. And all I’m saying, they want to leave, they can leave.” “If you’re not happy in the U.S., if you’re complaining all the time, very simply, you can leave. You can leave right now. Come back if you want, don’t come back, it’s OK too. But if you’re not happy, you can leave,” he said. The audience applauded many of the president’s remarks. Let’s be fair if you look at the context other than what he said, don’t forget how many people in Hollywood threatened to leave the country and still haven’t. I would say most criticisms of him have been unfair while others are legitimately justifiable. But wanting to leave, and threatening to do it is that any different than saying go back to your countries? Democrats exploded over President Trump’s comments about the progressive lawmakers. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi called the president’s tweets “xenophobic, while 2020 Democrat candidates responded by calling them “racist,” “disgusting,” and “un-American.” - [Lindsay Graham Backs Trump then Buries AOC & Friends](https://finflam.com/lindsay-graham-to-trump-aim-higher-in-response-to-communists-remarks/): In an appearance on Fox & Friends, Lindsay Graham said Trump should focus on criticizing Democratic policies rather than personal attacks. He then went on to term Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and others as “a bunch of communists” who “hate our own country, ”among other things that hit nerves everywhere on daytime television. The group of freshman he’s taking aim at are House Democrats that includes obviously Ocasio-Cortez, Representatives Rashida Tlaib of Michigan, Ilhan Omar of Minnesota and Ayanna Pressley of Massachusetts. After Graham’s remarks about these women, he then told the president to “aim higher.” “They are American citizens. They won an election. Take on their policies. The bottom line here is this is a diverse country.” This was in response to tweets sent out by President Trump telling “Progressive Democrat Congresswomen” to go back to the “totally broken and crime infested places from which they came, then come back and show us how it’s done.” The quote was completely distorted by media outlets with them only showing the first part of that quote, saying countries, etc. Where do they come from? Ilhan Omar comes from and represents Minneapolis where the overall crime rate is 136% higher than the average of crimes committed in Minnesota. It is also 109% higher than the national average. When it comes to violent crimes, Minneapolis, MN shows a crime rate that is 362% higher than the Minnesota average. The crime rate is also 188% higher than the national average. When it comes to property crimes, Minneapolis, MN is shown to be 112% higher than the Minnesota average and 96% higher than the national average. AOC represents the 14th district of New York including Queens and the Bronx and the chance of becoming a victim of either violent or property crime in the Bronx is 1 in 33. Based on FBI crime data, Bronx is not one of the safest communities in America. Relative to New York, Bronx has a crime rate that is higher than 94% of the state’s cities and towns of all sizes. Ayanna Presley Is the representative of the 7th congressional district in Massachusetts and it’s actually one of the safest and nicest places to live in the United States or even the world. While Rashida Tlaib represents the 13th district in Michigan that covers Wayne county including Detriot. Detroit is one of the most dangerous places in the country where you have a chance of becoming a victim of either violent or property crime here is one in 15.  Maybe the president was right and calling the representatives to return to where they came so they can fix it, with the exception of representative Pressley of course. False Narrative The media outlets have aimed to make President Trump look like a racist and have been successful with many of the sensitive left believing it. It’s clear they took his words and automatically manipulated them to imply something completely false he was not saying. You know what? I love Trump, but one thing is clear he’s very insensitive and it stems from his lack of love from his father. This has happened since he was a teenager seeking approval but never getting it. People knew who trump was prior to but conveniently and apparently they’ve forgotten. Today President Trump dug his feet in the ground demanding an apology from the congresswomen to the country and his administration. - [Beto O'Rourke Says he's a Descendant of Slave Owners](https://finflam.com/beto-orourke-says-hes-a-descendant-of-slaves/): Democratic presidential candidate Beto O’Rourke says he has received factual information confirming that both he and his wife are descended from people who owned slaves. [democracy id=”44″] The once Texas congressman writes that the documents showed that one of his paternal great-great-great-grandfathers owned two women in the 1850s. The information also revealed an ancestor related to his wife Amy was also a part of the Confederate army. He says going forward the issue of race relations has been a topic he spoke about however it’s “more personal” now. “We all need to know our own story as it relates to the national story, much as I am learning mine,” O’Rourke concluded. “It is only then, I believe, that we can take the necessary steps to repair the damage done and stop visiting this injustice on the generations that follow ours.” If you recall last week information was confirmed that two great-great grandfathers of Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell owned 14 slaves. McConnell has been against reparations for descendants of slaves, saying he did not think compensation “for something that happened 150 years ago, when none of us currently living are responsible, is a good idea.” Democratic challengers have expressed public support for reparations, including Sens. Kamala Harris of California and Cory Booker of New Jersey and Julián Castro. - [3 Surprise NBA Championship Contenders](https://finflam.com/3-surprise-nba-championship-contenders/): This NBA off-season has memorable as the association has flipped, since the start of the new league year. The Lakers and Clippers have seemingly put themselves in the driver’s seat to win next year’s NBA Championship. With that being said, here are 3 teams that could be surprise championship contenders in the NBA next year: Indiana Pacers – The additions of Malcolm Brogdon, TJ Warren, and Jeremy Lamb provide Victor Oladipo additional scoring help. The Pacers also have 2 young and talent centers in Domantas Sabonis and Myles Turner. If needed, the Pacers are in position to trade one of these players to help add another piece at next year’s trade deadline Utah Jazz – The Utah Jazz added a dynamic veteran point guard in Mike Conley. The Jazz also added Bojan Bogdanović, which along with Conley, vastly improves the Utah’s offense. These moves also take pressure off of Donovan Mitchell, who is one of the NBA’s brightest young stars. Combine these moves with Ruby Gobert, one of the best defensive players in the NBA and you get a Utah team that has the potential to be dangerous come next year’s playoffs. Portland Trail Blazers – One may think that a team that was just in the Western Conference Finals may not be an underdog, however, Portland has quickly become an afterthought after this off-season. This however, shouldn’t be the case as the Blazers match-up well against most teams in the west. The combination of Damian Lillard and CJ McCollum is arguably the best pair of guards in the west, with the caveat of being an ACL injury keeping Klay Thompson out for the foreseeable future. The Trail Blazers also possess the contract of Hassan Whiteside, which is an important expiring deal. With a salary just north of 27 Million, it makes a trade for an expensive player possible. Portland could find themselves in position to trade Whiteside and assets to get their missing piece. More than any time in recent memory, the NBA has become a wide open league, which makes any team willing to take a risk, just one move away from a NBA Championship. Which team do you think will surprise the NBA as a championship contender? - [Trump Declares Emergency for Louisiana](https://finflam.com/trump-declares-emergency-for-louisiana/): Tropical Storm Barry gains strength as the first major storm of the season targets Louisiana, Mississippi. Trump approved the federal assistance at the request of Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards, who noted that within the past 24 hours, 28 parishes had issued emergency declarations and 14 were in the process of doing so. Residents have been stacking sandbags or fleeing to higher ground in preparation for torrential downpours, with heavy flooding expected once the storm makes landfall from the Gulf of Mexico either late Friday or early Saturday. The storm has been forming in the Gulf of Mexico, gathering strength as it prepares to make landfall sometime Friday or early this weekend. The National Hurricane Center (NHC) issued a hurricane warning for some parts of Louisiana, saying Barry could become a Category 1 storm by late Friday. Massive rain and flooding are expected in large swaths of the region. It’s currently about 100 miles south of Mississippi River. God Bless All! - [President Trump's Census Question Dead, but He Found a Way](https://finflam.com/president-trump-will-not-go-forward-with-census-question/): The president will no longer go ahead seeking the census citizenship question on the 2020 census. Trump said he will order federal agencies to provide all citizenship records, in order to get a “full and complete” account of the nation’s “non-citizen” population. There’s always around things and he found a loophole apparently. He’s going to sign an executive order effect immediately to continue the search for citizenship information from the public. The presidents question for citizenship was shot down by legal challenges from the Supreme Court. The question the administration had wanted to include was, “Is this person a citizen of the United States?” Census suggests including the question would have been highly likely to discourage an estimated 9 million people from taking part in the constitutionally mandated head count of every person living in the United States. Critics of the question worry that would have led to undercounts of immigrant groups and communities of color, especially among Latinx people According to NPR, this could have long-term impacts on how political representation and federal funding are shared in the U.S. through 2030. Census results determine each state’s share of congressional seats and Electoral College votes for the next decade. They also guide how an estimated $880 billion a year in federal tax dollars is distributed for schools, roads, and other public services in local communities. Trump vows to ‘leave no stone unturned’ to obtain citizenship data for U.S. Census. - [Paul Ryan Collapses while trying to Bury Trump in New Book](https://finflam.com/paul-ryan-buries-trump-in-new-book/): Paul Ryan is a coward because now that he’s safely out of office, the former Republican House Speaker “admits” Trump “didn’t know anything about government” and claims he tried “to stop him from making bad decisions…all the time” and he felt the need to “scold” president Trump, but didn’t. [democracy id=”2″] This is 100% a ploy for a comeback and bid for the presidency in 2024. Yet, Ryan is a very sleazy attorney because he didn’t know anything about government and we tried to stop him from making bad decisions. If people don’t wake up this comeback will be set up where he can conveniently rewrite the past to give the appearance that he was always trying to save the GOP from itself. You have no trust with people and you need to face it because pro-trumpers will call you a joke while anti-trumpers will call you a spineless hack. Ryan is criticizing Trump now that he’s out of office & powerless well, It would have been great if he didn’t like Trump publically and brought this up when his voice could have made impact for anti-Trumpers, but he chose party loyalty and pro Trumpers, and Now it seems like a money-grab for Ryan’s book. He said he wanted to excommunicate Trump from the Republican party well you should be excommunicated from politics in general because you didn’t uphold your oath to the Constitution or your constituents. There is no way this flip-flopping piece of garbage wins anything else in the future, I hope. Trump didn’t know anything about the government he said, really? Well in this biggest political misfortune ever apparently “luck” has came to play because the economy and stock markets are soaring, Tax cuts worked, ISIS is being annihilated, NATO is paying up, Trade Deals with everyone, there are progress towards Criminal Justice Reform, Constitutionally inclined Judges, so if he doesn’t know anything he’s damn good at being lucky. Ryan just proved he’s a con artist and an opportunist that’s in it for himself. If it mattered so much why couldn’t you speak up, because you have no balls while Trumps got balls the size of grapefruits and you were too afraid to approach him. Since you cared so much and you’re writing a book for profit, why don’t you donate your earning to kids in cages, farmers & Veterans, etc? - [Is Pope Francis Right in Allowing Married Priests in the Church?](https://finflam.com/is-pope-francis-right-in-allowing-married-priests-in-the-church/): Pope Francis has been in another headline yet again, yet another controversy dealing with changing the church’s tradition. The controversy here is whether they will allow married priests to be ordained as Catholic priests opposed to just laymen. They are proposing to authorize this in specific areas such as South America where there aren’t many priests. They are focusing on 9 countries in South America which includes Brazil, Bolivia, Ecuador, Peru, Colombia, Venezuela, Guyana, and Suriname. Catholics in the region often go months or longer without seeing a priest and receiving the sacraments during Mass or going to confession. The church proposal also talks about the role women might play in the region as well. While the document says “the kind of official ministry” for women is “still to be identified,” it says there is “a proposal to guarantee them their leadership.” This is controversial because many traditionalists don’t believe women should hold a leadership role, especially when saying mass. I’ve spoken to many people about if they would feel comfortable with a woman becoming a priest and or saying mass, about 60% said they don’t believe it’s a good thing. I’ve said that I’m not opposed to allowing nuns to say mass, I welcome that, I experienced some of it the other day by the little sisters of the poor and it was really good. This meeting will take place in October and it should be interesting to see what their final decisions will be. It should be pointed out that celibacy is a tradition and not a doctrine. There have been talks about many other groups of bishops and priests holding meetings like this in the future to decide whether priests can marry in Germany and the goal for some to extend it globally. Antichrist Pope Francis? I’ve said before, this Pope is horrible, he’s satanic he’s anti-Christian. Advancing the church is one thing but changing it to your own liking, while trying to play God is insane. This criticism has nothing to with the above subject, but he as 0 respect from me. Recently he was warned that bishops and priests wanted to remove him from his position due to acts of heresy and claims that he is evil. Here is a list of things they came up with and some I’ve added that I deem heretic and evil. I retrieved this information in a piece that I posted earlier. Acts of Heresy? (*charges) Does protecting child molesters count as heresy? Why would you give the Chinese government the ability to select bishops? (*) What about when Pope Francis said, “there is no hell”? What were you doing walking with a satanic ritual staff at a ceremony in 2018? (*) How about when he wanted to change the Lord’s prayer and change the words in Our Father? Any pope or man that says pray to me and constantly preaches he is God is a blasphemy, isn’t he? If homosexuality is something the church does not condone and you represent the church and teach the teachings of the Bible why would you welcome it? (*) Why and how did you supposedly rehabilitate former Cardinal Edgar McCarrick who you’ve defrocked because he’s a pedophile? (*) Why do you continuously allow for divorced and remarried people to receive communion? (*) He was also asked when you died what happens to the soul, his response was “it just vanishes”, are you kidding me that’s 100% blasphemy and if you believe that why did you take the position? Something is up here and it’s rotten and evil. What are your thoughts? - [Former Presidential Candidate Ross Perot Dead at 89](https://finflam.com/former-presidential-candidate-ross-perot-dead-at-89/): Businessman and former presidential candidate Ross Perot died in Dallas today, according to the Associated Press, Perot was 89 years old. Perot was surrounded by family who loved him. NBC released a statement by the family, “In business and in life, Ross was a man of integrity and action,” the family’s statement said. “A true American patriot and a man of rare vision, principle and deep compassion, he touched the lives of countless people through his unwavering support of the military and veterans and through his charitable endeavors.” He is survived by his wife, Margot; his sister, Bette Perot; son Ross Jr.; daughter Nancy; daughter Suzanne; daughter Carolyn; daughter Katherine; their spouses, grandchildren, and step-grandchildren. Perot was the self-made Texas billionaire who rose from a childhood of Depression-era poverty and twice ran for president as a third-party candidate and changed the game in the political spectrum when he did. The former naval veteran changed the game so much he actually drew 20% of the electoral vote in 1992, he ran again in 1996. Not that it matters, but people will ask, he was estimated to have a net worth of $4.1 billion that he made from his computer tech company and starting at IBM. - [Billionaire Tom Steyer is Running for President](https://finflam.com/billionaire-tom-steyer-running-for-president/): Tom Steyer, the billionaire environmental activist who toyed with a 2020 run before deciding against it, has told people he plans to announce that he’s entering the race for the Democratic nomination on Tuesday. To be honest, I’ve never even heard of this guy, have you? [democracy id=”2″] With Steyer entering the 2020 race this makes him candidate 759. As of July 8, 2019, there are 766 candidates who filed to run with 266 Democrats, 104 Republicans, 32 Libertarians, and 14 Green candidates. Be thing is clear however in doing my research he’s not a man who can make up his mind, he’s not a man of his conviction. Steyer had been expected to announce a U.S. Senate run in 2016 and a gubernatorial run in 2018, both for California, he had even recorded a commercial for the latter run before pulling the plug. Hell, even this year he proposed to announce a bid for the presidency in January but renigged on that decision as well just days before the Iowa announcement. However, as those things were set to happen he did not notify his staff to inform them of the decisions, they had to learn from outside sources and nit from the man himself. Steyer has been the driving force to impeach the president even funding the largest organization Need to Impeach which has a whopping 8 million members, making the largest progressive left-leaning group in the United States. He also believes he’s a better businessman than Trump and could show him what’s it like to see somebody do it from scratch. - [Donald Trump Buries Fox News](https://finflam.com/donald-trump-burys-fox-news/): Trump takes a swing at Fox News, CNN, Brian Williams, Steve Kornacki, MSNBC, NBC, New York Times, Boston Globe & the “boring” Dem debates. President Trump slammed Fox News specifically in regards to their reporting in a series of tweets Sunday evening, claiming the conservative-leaning network is “changing fast” and forgetting “the people who got them there.” The president was not specific on which Fox News program he was referring to in his tweets or what story he was talking about that attributed to the Times. However, White House officials were publicly condemning a report earlier in the day that the newspaper had published on its front page, which claimed migrant children were living in terrible conditions at federal detention centers along the southern US border. Trump denied the allegations. Will his appearances on the network decline or is this solely on the weekend anchor coverage. Let’s see how much love is left in this relationship in the time to come. - [Billionaire Jeffery Epstein Busted Again in Sex Trafficking](https://finflam.com/billionaire-jeffery-epstein-busted-again-moments-ago-in-sex-trafficking/): Jeffrey Epstein was arrested for allegedly sex trafficking dozens of minors in New York & Florida between 2002 and 2005 and will appear in court in New York on Monday, per three law enforcement sources. There had been speculation going around to when something unexpected but expected would hit Epstein and it was tonight when he was arrested by the FBI. He is currently sitting in a holding cell in New York until Monday, and we pray that he is punished for his actions. Previously Epstein had received 13 months as a sentence where he could leave the facility and come back for sleep. God only knows what he did with his time and who he hurt. The indictment will be disclosed Monday publically. Let’s remind people with that 13-month sentence his deal essentially shut down an ongoing FBI probe into whether there were more victims and other powerful people who took part in Epstein’s sex crimes. Epstein and all his cronies received immunity from all federal charges going forward, as did any other people involved and deemed co-conspirators in the future who would be unveiled in taking part in the Epstein crimes. Epstein allegedly installed beds in his custom jet, and also purportedly filmed powerful men during romps with underage girls to obtain materials for blackmail. According to Fox News, Epstein allegedly had a team of traffickers who procured girls as young as 12 to service his friends on Epstein’s “Orgy Island,” an estate on Little St. James in the US Virgin Islands. If they don’t nail him to the wall they will never get him, he belongs in prison and has a one-way ticket to hell. There has been speculation for years that some of the rich and influential men who frequented Jeffrey Epstein’s mansion included Bill Clinton, Donald Trump, and Prince Andrew, Allen Dershowitz, and many more may have participated in the alleged abuse. Bill Clinton took repeated trips on the lolita express where he spent many flights with a softcore porn star who procured underage girls according to federal prosecutors. According to ZeroHedge, While trying to tie Trump to Epstein in an attempt to push the narrative to at least two reporters, Glenn Simpson of Fusion GPS – the firm behind the unsubstantiated “Trump-Russia” dossier, found that the Trump-Epstein link appears purely social, according to the Washington Times, which writes “Journalist sources told The Washington Times that Fusion founder Glenn Simpson pushed the idea of a close relationship between Mr. Trump and Jeffrey Epstein,” adding “Ken Silverstein, the reporter who ultimately wrote an Epstein-Trump report, confirmed to The Times that Fusion had sourced the story.” Pizzagate is real! - [ABC, CBS, NBC & MSNBC Refuse to air 4th of July Celebration](https://finflam.com/abc-cbs-nbc-msnbc-refuse-to-air-4th-of-july-celebration/): President Trump’s salute to America will not be aired by ABC, CBS, NBC &MSNBC. The networks are planning to stick to the status quo of regular programming. Still it positive if CNN will join, however, Fox News and C-Span will air coverage of the mega event. Those networks that are shunning the American celebration are compensating for lack of a better term, and streaming the event online. The event that will cost millions of taxpayers dollars has received criticism because of the opposition labeling it as “dictator” like. President Trump was reportedly first inspired to host a patriotic event in America after attending Bastille Day celebrations in France during a 2017 visit. “Salute to America” will start at 6:30 p.m. ET at the National Mall in Washington, D.C. The event will feature a speech by the president, delivered at the Lincoln Memorial. The celebration will include concerts, flyovers, fireworks, and military branches. If this was almost any other president particularly a democrat president this entire thing would have a different spin put in it by the media. These are sour people who cannot handle a loss. This event is and should be not partisan but the fact that the media is playing this card is stupid. The networks will figure out we don’t need them they need us. - [Do you care if Meghan McCain Leaves the View?](https://finflam.com/megan-mccain-leaving-the-view/): As of this morning, reports have it that Meghan McCain is seriously considering calling it quits and not accepting ABC’s offer to return for the 23rd season next September. McCain is the lone conservative voice surrounded by the likes of Whoopi Goldberg, Joy Behar, and Sunny Hostin. Apparently, she’d be leaving a whopping $1 million on the table with sources citing she’s been feeling like a “caged animal”. A supposed close friend to McCain claims it takes an emotional toll on her and to the point where she feels defeated. Here’s the thing, a person of their conviction may begin to feel like what she does what but you keep going because your consistency is key. She was in debate and yet she’s feeling overwhelmed, if this is true she may have failed this test already. Now what I get ticked off at is when she brings her father into the conversation when he’s not needed almost like a clutch to give credibility. Who cares your father Meghan wasn’t that great. But I do believe her voice is welcomed to differentiate the status quo on the show of the shows left-leaning ideology. The show has become a hot spot even more so than before with it being deemed the most important political show on TV, that I can not disagree. The battles between Joy Behar and Meghan have made headlines nonstop, I’m sure even boosting their ratings. I wouldn’t be surprised if they offer her more money to stay. Many people may not watch it but it is mainstream and arguably more so because McCain makes so many headlines. If she goes I’m intrigued to see who they bring on as her replacement. - [Trump & RNC Dominate Fundraising](https://finflam.com/trump-rnc-miles-ahead-of-democratic-fundraising/): President Trump’s re-election campaign and the Republican National Committee raised $105 million in the second quarter of 2019, the RNC announced today. Trump should be happy because it beats Obama’s money raised in 2011 during the same amount of time when he raised $86 million, and its record-setting amount. [democracy id=”2″] Trump and his fundraising committees raked in $54 million of the $105 million total, while the RNC collected the other $51 million. RNC Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel said in a statement that the “record-breaking fundraising” by the national party “has allowed us to identify troves of new supporters online and continue investing in our unprecedented field program.” the president also has $100 million in the bank on top of the fundraising money. For Q1 back in April, the Trump campaign raised $30 million with $40.8 million cash on hand. Trump’s entire 2016 campaign raised a total of $333 million and Parscale has said he believes they may spend $1 billion this time around, which would be three times more than what Trumop’s campaign spent in 2016. Trump is staying steady but will zoom forward considering the funds he’s raising are mainly from donors opposed to him spending most of his own money in 2016. - [New Press Secretary Bruised up after Brawl for Free Press in North Korea](https://finflam.com/new-press-secretary-bruised-up-after-brawl-for-free-press-in-north-korea/): Trump’s historic first steps into North Korea sparked a brawl between reporters and North Korean security guards. New Press Secretary Stepanie Grisham was roughed up hustling the White House press pool members into the room with Trump and Kim for their meeting and was bruised up. In the video you can clearly hear the press say “U.S. pool” as they try to get through and also you can hear Grisham being handled by the North Korean guards physically saying “get off me” and “I need help here”. The scuffle did end once the Secret Service interfered, at one point, Kim appeared to chuckle at the ruckus as people shouted at each other to get out of the way.  I applaud Grisham because she threw herself into it to madness to make sure the U.S. press got into the House of Freedom and sadly they were extremely overzealous. She’s done right in only a few days on the job and she just showed a country what freedom of the press means, Now I doubt that footage will be aired though. Trump made history being the only sitting President to go across the DMZ and is hopeful that they can come to some sort of demilitarization of sorts, for lack of a better term. The trump administration is hopeful they can bring peace to the region. - [President Trump Crosses into North Korea in Historic Meeting](https://finflam.com/president-trump-crosses-into-north-korea-in-historic-meeting/): Photo op or not, Trump is the first sitting US president to enter North Korea in history. President Trump said that the US and North Korean teams were working on “final stages of working out just a very quick meeting” between himself and Kim Jong Un. “I look forward to saying hello to him if that all finally works out,” Trump said at a lunch with President Moon Jae-in. It also marked the return of negotiations between the leaders since negotiations ended when talks broke down during a summit in Vietnam in February. Only Bill Clinton and Jimmy Carter have visited North Korea and they both did so after the had left the office. “Stepping across that line was a great honor,” Trump said after the two walked toward each other and shook hands, making him the first sitting president to cross the demarcation line between North and South Korea. Trump said since the meeting in Singapore there were lots of danger in the area but since its improved tremendous. Trump said, “It’s all working out. It always works out.” He also spoke with American and South Korean troops and made them aware he appreciates them and backs them 100%. The troops even gifted the president a jacket that bears the name of the Korean commands stationed there. They had some nice word for the president especially since he a golf aficionado. “We hope that when you wear this on the golf course, you think about strength and the very nature of our alliance.” People in the military industrial complex have warmed the precedent that meetings like these give the North Korean dictator legitimacy. They also argue its counterproductive because it defeats the purpose of getting rid of their nuclear weapons. I applaud this president on his foreign policy tactics. Like I said before he has made perhaps the most extension in diplomacy more than anyone in history for progress with so many countries possessing nuclear weapons. This was a major day in diplomacy. - [We bid Farewell to Sarah Sanders & Hello to Stephanie Grisham](https://finflam.com/we-bid-farewell-to-sarah-sanders-hello-to-stephanie-grisham/): Earlier this month President Trump confirmed that Sarah Sanders would be leaving her role as White House press secretary. She is returning to her home state of Arkansas, where he hopes she will run for governor. Sanders hadn’t held a press conference in over a 100 days. [democracy id=”43″] Well, the day finally came yesterday and Sarah Sanders stepped away from her position of White House Press Secretary. Sarah Sanders tweeted emotional statement out saying she’s leaving with her “head held high,” among other positive things during her time at 1600 Pennsylvania. If she does decide to run for governor as her father did, she’ll have an elevated image than she previously had in any public role just by working with the Trump administration. Being the Press Secretary is an extremely visual position to hold. Sanders has held her ground and shown she’s got your back if she’s with you. She was criticized for her looks, lies, and truth but the criticism was nonstop. Sanders took many shots by people who criticized her fairly or just disliked her because of Trump. On the issue with her lying it’s not new, its happened for decades, it’s just magnified because who is in the White House. You’re welcome to be in my corner any day Sarah. The New WH Press Secretary is? The new press secretary officially starts her new position today, Stephanie Grisham. Grisham was the first lady’s communications director. She is one of few remaining aides who served on the president’s campaign still working in the White House. This will be Grisham’s real first public position and she’s touted as being tough, intelligent and a hard worker. The real test begins and let’s see how her verbiage with the press corps is and what the frequency will be in having press briefings. How long will she be there? I’m officially intrigued! Sanders praised Grisham saying, “ “Stephanie will do a phenomenal job. Proud to have another mom and a great friend in this role.” - [Google Vows to “Prevent” Trump 2020 Win - Via Project Veritas Video](https://finflam.com/google-vows-to-prevent-trump-2020-win-via-project-veritas-video/): In a recent video released by Project Veritas, it shows them doing interviews with a Google insider, a Google executive, and a Google engineer and what they found was “Big Brother” and he keeps trying to get bigger, plus he hates Preisdent Trump. It’s actually really scary, we knew a long time ago George Orwell’s 1984 was here and reality but this is actually evidence that there is and has been a Deep State. In the video, it shows an executive at Google admitting that the company is manipulating its algorithms ahead of the 2020 election in order to prevent the “next Trump situation”. It’s also discussed that Google is suppressing conservative content and redirecting its users to left-leaning and progressive favored sites. They categorize news by conservative outlets by determining words that align in specific brackets deeming them, “right wing”. Google insider said, “(Google) is bent on never letting somebody like Donald Trump come to power again.” Check a preview of the video below and watch the entire chilling video at ProjectVeritas.com, you won’t believe it. YouTube & Vimeo have both banned Project Veritas video of Google insider sharing evidence of the company secrets. Within a short period of time, the Project Veritas video on youtube was nearly 1 million views before they pulled the plug. Big Tech is lying when they say they are a neutral platform. They have never been neutral, ever. They have distorted the process of information that’s generated by filtering and censoring what they think and deem appropriate according to their staff and their codes. They tried this in 2016 and failed and will fail again in 2020. People wonder why Google decided to go and name their parent company, Alphabet Inc, why? Because who else has alphabets? The CIA, NSA, FBI, ATF, DHS and the lists go on forever, this is government ran without a doubt, there is a conspiracy going on here and they should be held accountable. All of the government agencies have a history of manipulating the public and we see Google has followed their lead and perhaps it is the government. According to Project Veritas, an additional document Project Veritas obtained, titled “Fair is Not the Default” says “People (like us) are programmed” after the results of machine learning fairness.  The document describes how “unconscious bias” and algorithms interact. Google is playing with people at the expense of their misguided bias to conform to outlooks and opinions that people behind the Alphabet company possess. Isn’t that hypocritical? Isn’t that Censorship? Oppression? Alienation? Unconstitutional? Interference? News manipulation? News distortion? People talk about foreign government interference well what about domestic interference that’s been going on here with big techs like Facebook, Twitter, Google, and Youtube. These behemoths have a million X’s more power of influence than any foreign government. It kills me they justify their actions by doing the same thing they hate so much by doing the exact same thing. President Trump’s reaction to the overreach by big tech wasn’t pleasant if you were them, he even threatened to sue them, one thing is for sure there isn’t any neutrality going on here. The president claims Twitter is manipulating his account so people can’t follow him as easy, removed a number of his followers, and proposes a need for legislation to create competition. - [Kamala Harris Buries Joe Biden](https://finflam.com/kamala-harris-buries-joe-biden/): Last night Kamala Harris may have derailed the former vice president’s campaign nearly as quickly as it started, and that’s a great thing. As the front runner since even before he announced his bid for the presidency Joe Biden has been the front runner winning nearly every poll. Last night it was an uphill battle in the democratic debate where he may have been assaulted and he doesn’t even know it. That lead may not be as safe as it was prior to the debate. [democracy id=”2″] This morning may be the birth of another front runner and there may be a different narrative to how people perceive Biden. Kamala Harris dragged Biden though the coals by bringing up his history working with segregationists on the issue of school busing. “As the only black person on this stage, I would like to speak on the issue of race.” – Kamala Harris to Biden. “I do not think you are a racist, but it is hurtful to hear you praise segregationists and oppose busing. That little girl who was bused to school was me.” During a fundraising event last week Joe Biden recalled working with segregationists in Congress decades ago in order to “get things done.” His remarks were quickly criticized for sanitizing racist politicians. I don’t like Joe Biden and do not like his history with certain people or who he’s aligned with, he’s trash to me. However, with that being said, Biden may be someone I don’t like but he does make a legitimate point when dealing with horrible people. Kamala may be taking shots for political gain and personal ones at that but what happens if she’s president? Well, Kamala what you’d have to do if hell froze over and you actually win the presidential race is just that, be diplomatic. In positions of power, especially political, throughout history one thing is evident, everyone must work with people you dislike and don’t agree with no matter how evil to make this world a better place. Donald Trump does that on a daily scale with North Korea, Russia, Iraq, Syria, Palestine and many more. Trump has a gigantic ego but has made more progress on foreign policy virtually than anyone before him in coming to the table and talking. That’s diplomacy! President Trump must be ecstatic that they’re eating each other alive. That’s great news for the Trump Administration. In politics, you have to work with terrible horrific people and that does include, sadly, downright racist people to get things done especially when they possess power. Now sacrificing the greater good to please someone like that when you get nothing in return is never a good look. If you can’t work with them you must be able to work around them to get things accomplished. Was Kamala Harris playing the race card? Should she have brought It up? I don’t think so and yes she should have, but painting a narrative that may be slightly disingenuous not so good. She does have one thing that I agree with and that’s her quote to Biden later on in that conversation where she told him, “There are moments in history where states failed to preserve the civil rights of all people.” It is the duty of our local, state and federal governments not to forget their commitment to representing the people of this great country. It is also their responsibility to ensure forcing advancement for the betterment of the individual is key in preserving the rights guaranteed to us and protected by the greatest document in history, the United States Constitution. The Constitution has never been intended so racist and evil people can manipulate it and disregard but only apply it when they need to justify something that’s completely wrong and distorted. Kamala Hartis sent this tweet out last night, OUCH. I have never seen Joe Biden so distraught and get his ass handed to him as Kamala did to him, a beautiful thing though. He was Flustered. - [Do you agree with Trump in Delaying the Census because of Citizenship?](https://finflam.com/do-you-agree-with-trump-in-delaying-the-census-because-of-citizenship/): Today President Trump said that he is asking his administration to temporarily delay the 2020 census in light of the Supreme Court ruling blocking the question for the time being. I agree with the president 100% why shouldn’t we be able to find out if you’re here legally or illegally? That’s fair! I’m seeing all kind of shit in the news and twitter saying it’s unconstitutional that he’s delaying the process of the census to take place, pathetic. There is nothing that indicates it won’t be resolved in a short period of time. The Supreme Court earlier Thursday ruled 5-4 against the Trump administration over the census citizenship question, finding that the official reasoning for the question was not in line with evidence presented in the case. As part of the ruling issued on the last day of the court’s current term, the justices sent the issue back to the Commerce Department for it to decide whether to provide a different rationale for requiring people taking part in the census to declare whether they are citizens. The clock is ticking, with the administration previously saying that census forms needed to be printed in the coming days. A determination from a federal agency normally would take weeks or months. The court ruled against the challengers in a separate 5-4 vote, with all the conservative justices in the majority, that the U.S. Constitution does not in theory prevent the administration or a future one from adding a citizenship question. In a dissenting opinion, conservative Justice Clarence Thomas wrote that adding a citizenship question is “legally sound” and described the ruling against Trump as “an aberration.” Get it done and get the damn question approved. Do you agree? - [Beth Chapman, wife of Dog the Bounty Hunter, dies at 51?](https://finflam.com/beth-chapman-wife-of-dog-the-bounty-hunter-dies-at-51%f0%9f%99%8f/): The TV personality was diagnosed with Stage 2 throat cancer and was placed in a medically induced coma on Sunday. His tweet below made me tear up. Despite her cancer being removed, the couple later revealed during the A&E special Dog & Beth: Fight of Their Lives in November 2017 that it had returned. Beth was hospitalized in April of this year due to an “accumulation of fluid in her lungs” and “doctors performed an emergency procedure to alleviate pressure,” the couple said in a statement at the time. Beth Chapman starred with her husband on the A&E reality series Dog the Bounty Hunter, which ran from 2004-2012. The show followed Duane and his wife in Hawaii and Colorado as they tracked down bail fugitives. The couple also starred in a spinoff series, Dog and Beth: On the Hunt, which aired on CMT from 2013-2015. May you rest well beth and God bless you and your family. - [Eric Trump says a cocktail bar worker spit on him](https://finflam.com/eric-trump-says-a-cocktail-bar-worker-spit-on-him/): President Donald Trump’s son Eric Trump told Breitbart News Tuesday night he was spit on at the Chicago cocktail lounge The Aviary by an employee. “It was purely a disgusting act by somebody who clearly has emotional problems. For a party that preaches tolerance, this once again demonstrates they have very little civility. When somebody is sick enough to resort to spitting on someone, it just emphasizes a sickness and desperation and the fact that we’re winning.” CPD was on the scene and assisting the United States Secret Service with a law enforcement matter. Any and all inquiries regarding a federal protectee must be directed to the Secret Service. According to several reports, the worker was taken into custody but later released. Isn’t this assault? - [Iran says Trump Sanctions mean “Diplomacy is Closed Forever”](https://finflam.com/iran-says-trump-sanctions-mean-diplomacy-is-closed-forever/): Bloomberg reports that Iranian foreign ministry spokesman Abbas Mousavi reportedly has said that the Trump administration’s new sanctions against Iran “mean the permanent closure of the diplomatic path with the government of the United States.” It’s as if the Iranians thought that shooting down an Amrican drone was a good way to open up a path to diplomacy. It would behoove the Iranians to study history and realize that the Germans had a similar view of diplomacy during World war II. They never had any intention of negotiating. Diplomacy was never an option. President Donald Trump on Monday signed an executive order that blocks Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and other top Tehran officials from the US financial system. Trump said the sanctions “will deny the Supreme Leader and the Supreme Leader’s office, and those closely affiliated with him and the office, access to key financial resources and support.” Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani said later on Tuesday that the fresh U.S. sanctions show Washington’s “desperation for war” and it would not succeed. Now does that mean they don’t want to go to war? Does it mean they’re ready and think they can beat us? In recent weeks tensions have mounted after the US blamed Iran for attacks on vessels at sea, which it has repeatedly denied. Iran then shot down a drone last week, saying it was in its air space, but Washington alleges it was flying over international waters. Trump said he had called off a military airstrike to retaliate because it could have killed 150 people. Military action was “always on the table,” the president said but added that he was open to reaching a deal with Iran that he said would bolster the country’s flagging economy. Well not looking that way anymore. Trump was so enthusiastic about a peace treaty of you will saying, “We will call it ‘Let’s make Iran great again,'” Trump said. What are your thoughts? - [Trump Executive Order Demands Hospital Price Transparency](https://finflam.com/trump-executive-order-demands-hospital-price-transparency/): President Trump signed an executive order Monday that calls for upfront disclosure by hospitals of actual prices for common tests and procedures to help keep costs down. What would make it more interesting is if the hospital had to disclose what it actually costs for them to perform a test and what they charge a patient for it? The executive order calls for a rule-making process by federal agencies, which typically takes months or even years. The details of what information will have to be disclosed and how it will be made available to patients must be worked out as part of writing the regulations. That will involve a complex give-and-take with hospitals, insurers, and others affected. Trump’s executive order also calls for: Expands uses for health savings accounts, a tax-advantaged way to pay health care bills that have long been favored by Republicans. Coupled with a lower-premium, high-deductible insurance plan, the accounts can be used to pay out-of-pocket costs for routine medical exams and procedures. A plan to improve the government’s various health care quality rating systems for hospitals, nursing homes, and Medicare Advantage plans. Better access by researchers to health care information, such as claims for services covered by government programs like Medicare. The data would be stripped of details that could identify individual patients. Surprise billing wouldn’t be acceptable anywhere else, so why is it okay in a hospital? Patients deserve to be protected with common-sense solutions that will keep costs in check. The prices Medicare pays are publicly available, private insurers’ negotiated rates generally are not. Industry officials say such contractual information is tantamount to trade secrets and should remain private. If that’s not a “blue wall” so they can keep rigging the system and make extra money for their cronies I’m not sure what it is then. This something great for the American people. - [Hollywood Stars Fail to Bury Trump In New Video](https://finflam.com/hollywood-stars-fail-to-bury-trump-in-new-video/): These guys and gals in Hollyweird have become so deparate that they’re preying on idiots who think that collusion is a crime, It’s not. They bring up certain points that have nothing to do with a crime. Laurence Fishburn, Martin Sheen, Robert DeNiro, Rob Reiner, and Stephen King and more go on an attack that’s really baseless. The video already has 3 million views since it’s been posted just on Twitter alone. Rebuttal to Allegations Deputy U.S. Attorney General Rod Rosenstein made it abundantly clear when he announced the Russian indictments of the 13 individuals. [democracy id=”2″] “There is no allegation in this indictment that any American was a knowing participant in this illegal activity,” Rosenstein said. He added, “There is no allegation in the indictment that the charged conduct altered the outcome of the 2016 election.” It makes laugh as if it’s truly something that was so devastating, it wasn’t, they didn’t hack any machines for the presidential election in 2016. Did they meddle with social media as influencers? Yes! Is that interference? Yes! But this was happening prior to Trump. Election law prohibits foreign nationals from “directly or indirectly” making “a contribution or donation of money or other things of value, or to make an express or implied promise to make a contribution or donation, in connection with a Federal, State, or local election.” They brought up Trump Jr. and the meeting at Trump tower yet a meeting is not illegal, this is pretty normal. The meeting had to do with the Russians offering dirt on Hillary and her shady dealings with the Kremlin but no information was ever exchanged. Not a crime. Mueller believing Manafort lied about sharing polling data with Mr. Kilimnik related to the 2016 presidential campaign. News flash that’s not a crime either. Firing James Comey was not a crime nor obstruction. They claim Trump and his campaign welcomed Russia’s “help”, true, but whose responsibility is it to ensure this didn’t happen? The federal government. Since when has it ever been right to charge someone because they did something that indirectly favored them? How’s that even legal? Blowback We Deserved? If it’s the Obama administration’s duty to prevent it why didn’t he? Where was all this hoopla during the 2012 presidential election when China did the same thing? Hell, this happens all the time because the United States has been doing it for decades, this was expected. The United States had this coming. In 2012 Romney’s people said they were being attacked at least 5 times a week at least by the Chinese government. China, Russia, and many others have been doing this for a while. This happened even as recent as 2006 with Joe Lieberman, in 2008 between Obama and McCain when they were targeted for their memos on national security and economic policy. During the battle for the White House between Romney and Obama was underway, the digital strategists for the Democratic party laughed at Romney for making prevention against attacks and the Democratic strategists laughing and pleased it wasn’t them. Karma huh? Even China has done well ensuring that the political process works best for their long term economic outcomes. China even invests more in its cyber warfare than Russia. It’s clear that the Russian narrative has indeed influenced and driven more hate between both the republican and democratic parties that’s fact. Birds of a Feather Flock Together! This ad is basically really good actors and storytellers doing just the later, telling a story on a claim that has nothing to do with criminality because it’s not a crime. Where was your outrage the previous times? Are you mad because Trump won? It was fair and square because the American people aren’t as dumb as you may think we are? The Russians efforts did end up being in support of Trump, primarily because they couldn’t hack into the RNC, they failed. After the election which most people don’t talk about is the Russians organized both pro and anti-Trump rallies because their main goal is to sow distrust among Americans in our election process and outcomes. It seems Russia and Hollywood may have more in common than what they let on. What are your thoughts? - [George Lopez Takes Shots at Barron Trump - “Anchor Baby”](https://finflam.com/george-lopez-takes-shots-at-barron-trump-anchor-baby/): Recently George Lopez shared a video of the Trump family on Instagram where he questioned their citizenship legitimacy. George went as far to throw in Barron Trump in the mix too calling all of the President’s children “anchor babies.” An anchor baby means a kid born by a non-citizen mother in a country that offers birthright citizenship. When asked whether or not it was appropriate to include Barron in his criticisms Lopez said “yes.” Lopez responded and flipped the question on the TMZ photographer asking “is it right for Trump to separate children from their mothers at the border?” George said,“ it’s fair and don’t give me that he’s a kid line.” Is this really surprising? This coming from a man that took a Kidney from his Wife, only to Divorce her. Your point is well taken except Barron Trump isn’t an illegal immigrant, news flash he’s not an immigrant at all. Weren’t you supposed to leave the country? Do you agree with what Lopez said, yes or no? - [ICE raids targeting Migrant Families slated to start Sunday in Major U.S. Cities](https://finflam.com/ice-raids-targeting-migrant-families-slated-to-start-sunday-in-major-u-s-cities/): ICE agents will target immigrants in Miami, Atlanta, Chicago, Baltimore, Denver, Houston, Los Angeles, New Orleans, New York City, and San Francisco for deportation as early as Sunday, sources told the Miami Herald. LAPD says that department is aware of ICE raids this Sunday that will target immigrants in L.A. “is NOT participating or assisting in any of these enforcement actions.” President Trump and his administration officials confirmed that ICE will specifically target for deportation as many as 1 million people “who have been issued final deportation orders by federal judges yet remain at large in the country.” Those consisting minors who came into the U.S. without their parents and have since turned 18, people who were ordered removed in absentia, and people who missed a court hearing and did not respond to letters mailed to their homes by the Department of Justice first. If you are not a U.S. citizen, you have the right to speak to your home country’s embassy or consulate. Immigration or police must allow you to speak with them. If at home, you do not have to open your door unless the officers show you a warrant signed by a judge, justice of the peace or magistrate. Unless a judge, justice of the peace or magistrate signed the warrant, an officer cannot enter your home. In the words of the Godfather Michael Corleone, “its the price you pay for the life you choose.” - [Writer E. Jean Carroll alleges Trump raped her in the 1990s](https://finflam.com/writer-e-jean-carroll-alleges-trump-raped-her-in-the-1990s/): The alleged attack occurred “in the fall of 1995 or the spring of 1996,” according to Carroll. At the time, Trump was married to his second wife, Marla Maples. “I try to push him off with my one free hand — for some reason, I keep holding my purse with the other — and I finally get a knee up high enough to push him out and off and I turn, open the door, and run out of the dressing room,” Carroll writes. The article is entitled: “Hideous Men: Donald Trump assaulted me in a Bergdorf Goodman dressing room 23 years ago. But he’s not alone on the list of awful men in my life.” The article details several other alleged sexual assaults and unwanted advances that Carroll says she has suffered since she was a child. Carroll wrote that the Donna Karan coat-dress that she was wearing during the alleged assault has remained in her closet, “unworn and unlaundered since that evening.” It includes an account of former CBS CEO Les Moonves, after an interview with Carroll, aggressively groping her in an elevator before she is able to get away from him. Moonves stepped down from the media giant in September after several women accused him of sexual misconduct, which he denied. Moonves “emphatically denies” Carroll’s claims, according to New York magazine. The publication noted that Caroll, 75, is at least the 16th woman to accuse Trump of sexual misconduct. Her forthcoming book is entitled “What Do We Need Men For? A Modest Proposal.” Trump has denied engaging in sexual misconduct with anyone. She said the entire episode in the dressing room lasted no longer than three minutes. - [It's Official Roy Moore is Running for Senate Again](https://finflam.com/its-official-roy-moore-is-running-for-senate-again/): Former Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore announces he will run for U.S. Senate next year. The Alabama Republican is running despite party opposition. His last campaign sank amid sexual misconduct allegations. [democracy id=”42″] “I believe in America,” Roy Moore said at his Senate campaign launch in Montgomery, Alabama. “I fought for our country in Vietnam. I fought for our country in its laws as chief justice. I fought for morality to preserve our moral institutions. And I’m ready to do it again.” This is a horrible idea especially because of the stigma of being a pedophile stains a person reputation. Moore has been accused of sexual misconduct against five women, all who were between the ages of 14 and 18 at the time of the alleged assaults.  The age of sexual consent in Alabama, the state where the alleged assaults actually occurred, is 16. When compared to the legal age to buy alcohol (21) or purchase a car (19) in the state. If Moore believes the location was stolen from him in 2017 then how the hell will it not be yanked from him this time as it should be. The Democrats just received a huge gift here because no matter how bad their candidate is they will win this by a landslide. Unless allegations or concrete proof comes out similar to Moore they have this in the bag. Are there more stories about this terrible guy to come out still? He should cancel his candidate for Senate the same day he started it. The GOP is saying they don’t want Moore, but don’t forget, after withdrawing party support for him in 2017 when he was accused of child molestation and sexual assault, they reinstated it when Trump endorsed him. The president says he will not endorse Moore. - [The leader of the sex cult known as NXIVM found Guilty](https://finflam.com/the-leader-of-the-sex-cult-known-as-nxivm-found-guilty/): The accused cult leader Keith Raniere, who co-founded the group in upstate New York called NXIVM, has been found guilty of all charges, including racketeering, sex trafficking, and child pornography. The trial lasted six weeks, the jury reached their decision in just less than 5 hours. During the six-week-plus trial, prosecutors accused Raniere of making female members of his group live on starvation diets, ordering them to have sex with him and get branded with his initials. The proclaimed self help narcissistic guru will be sentenced in late September where hopefully will be sentenced to life in Prison. It’s important to remember this was funded heavily by Seagrams liquor owner and included Smallville star Allison Mack who pleaded guilty earlier this year. Mack pleaded guilty in a New York court to racketeering charges. Prosecutors say she helped recruit women to a secret sub-society within the cult-like group. According to one victim who testified, Raniere and Mack convinced her to falsely accuse her father of sexual abuse but also sign a variety of documents releasing the group from liability for “physical and psychological injuries” and “disfigurement,” and also one allowing the cult leader to take credit for anything she published. Raniere showed 0 remorse and 0 expressions as he was found guilty today. Send all these bastards to prison and next on the list is the Seagrams owner, go get her. - [White House on Lockdown](https://finflam.com/white-house-on-lockdown/): The White House press corps are on lockdown at the White House. Unclear what sparked it, but there was some sort of activity on the eastern side of the White House, in Lafayette Park. The press corps was rushed inside and put on notice as well. According to the secret service “At approximately 2:45 pm an individual dropped a backpack and attempted to jump a bike rack along the sidewalk on Pennsylvania Ave. The individual was immediately taken into custody by Secret Service Uniformed Division Officers.” The bike rack is supposed to keep people at a distance from the fence that separates Pennsylvania Ave sidewalk from the WH North Lawn to cut down on fence jumpers. - [Brett Favre Tweet Said He's Coming out of Retirement! Are You Ready?](https://finflam.com/brett-favre-tweet-said-hes-coming-out-of-retirement-are-you-ready/): Favre’s Instagram page Tuesday left social media buzzing with speculation the 49-year-old quarterback planned to return to the league in 2020. Even though he said he was hacked and the post was deleted shortly after I could see it happening. [democracy id=”41″] “A true champion sticks to his or her calling,” the message read. “I will be coming out of retirement and making my return to playing in the NFL for the 2020 season. Stay tuned for more #news!” I am the biggest Favre fan and I’m in Kansas City, I consider Favre a top 5 quarterback of all time. Being from Kansas City and having the new version of Brett Favre in Patrick Mahomes the headlines would explode. Favre is in the best shape of his life and his arm is still strong as hell. I’m saying it if Favre comes out of retirement he needs to go to Denver so we as fans could be treated to a Favre vs. Mahomes match at least twice in one season. The Gunslinger matches to end all gunslinger matchups. Plus he’s a way better quarterback than anything Joe Flacco has to offer even with him being retired. Favre has had time to recover and rest allowing his body to get healed from playing in 300+ consecutive games. He’s the iron man for a reason and time heals all wounds right? Could you imagine playing against the talent now and matchups against Baker Mayfield and going up against the likes of Rodgers, Brady, and Brees one more time? That’s blockbuster folks and Favre is the most Must-See QB in NFL history. What are your thoughts? He’d be the only NFL Hall of Fame quarterback to become an active player again and most likely be a starter. - [Did Acting Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan Need to Resign?](https://finflam.com/did-acting-defense-secretary-patrick-shanahan-need-to-resign/): Acting Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan will not move forward with the confirmation process, President Trump says. Trump’s withdrawal of Shanahan as presumptive Defense nominee comes just over an hour after USA Today reported domestic violence allegations. The FBI is examining a violent domestic dispute from 2010 between acting Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan and his then-wife Kimberley, who have conflicting recollections of the incident. The American military has operated without a Defense secretary since December and will continue to do so as Acting Defense Secretary Shanahan withdraws from consideration. The Trump administration had not formally submitted Shanahan’s nomination to the Senate, and President Trump had been asking some people if they had any suggestions for different candidates. Shanahan put out a statement, “After significant reflection, I have asked to be withdrawn from consideration for Secretary of Defense and will resign my position as Deputy Secretary of Defense.” “I never laid a hand on my then-wife and cooperated fully in a thorough law enforcement investigation that resulted in her being charged with assault against me—charges which I had dropped…” According to Yamiche Alcindor, an administration official told her President Trump was aware of the domestic violence incidents involving acting Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan for some time but declined to say exactly how long. “Trump still supports Shanahan but understands why he withdrew, I’m told.” There’s a lot of confusion here I see people saying it’s his. Fault then the other part of the story saying he was the one who was abused. But the double standard is definitely coming into play and it’s not right. - [Do you believe Trump will Expose who was truly behind 9/11?](https://finflam.com/do-you-believe-trump-will-expose-who-was-truly-behind-9-11/): President said he knows who was behind the al-Qaeda terror attacks on the US in September 2001 and added that “Iraq did not knock down the World Trade Centre”. “It was not Iraq,” the president told ABC News. “It was other people. And I think I know who the other people were. And you might also.” Nearly Almost 3,000 people died when 19 terrorists most of them who were Saudis, hijacked four passenger planes on 11 September 2001. Two of the planes crashed into the Twin Towers in New York City, one into the Pentagon in Virginia and one was brought down in Pennsylvania after passengers fought back. When interviewed by George Stephanopoulos the President was not a fan of the united states intervening in the middle east. He’s been a big opponent of the war and Americas involvement in the region even calling it “the worst decision made in the history of our country.” The war has basically stagnated us in infrastructure and helped decline education because there’s no money and the money we do have keeps putting us in debt since we borrow against ourselves and the federal reserve. If you recall on the campaign trail then-candidate Trump eluded to finding out who really committed the acts behind 9/11. Mysteriously people who have investigated it or questioned the plane crashes have a higher rate of ending up dead than those who go with the story. 9/11 truthers have a chance at just that but let’s see if it’s the answer they want or not. What are your thoughts? - [John McAfee Vows to Expose CIA Documents if he Vanishes - “I'll Fuck*ng Bury You”](https://finflam.com/john-mcafee-vows-to-expose-cia-documents-if-he-vanishes-ill-fuckng-bury-you/): Multi-millionaire and McAfee Founder John McAfee has made headlines threatening the dirtiest intelligence agency in the world, the CIA. McAfee has threatened to “bury” the U.S. government if they keep harassing him over unpaid taxes, promising to leak a huge trove of files proving corruption throughout Washington and American allies. He’s even gone as far too promising to release the names of 25 Congressmen and 5 Senators republican and democrat who are coming up for re-election in 2020. McAfee also claims he will post 31 terabytes of incriminating information if he is arrested or if he disappears altogether. This is also budding heads with the DOJ since their racking up charges against him from murder, money laundering, and racketeering. Apparently, this all because of tax evasion and the DOJ wants to extradite him for it. He hasn’t paid taxes in 8 years saying taxation is illegal. Currently, he’s living in the Carribean on his yacht where he’ll be running for president from as a libertarian. He’s threatened to use several doppelganger’s to campaign for him while he’s in exile. All I know is he needs to release the documents now because what’s the hold-up? Take them down and trump needs to get rid of the CIA. Taking down the deep state is necessary, and if he’s such a libertarian I ask again, why hasn’t he done it? Could this be the “Ace in the Hole” for Julian Assange? Time will tell - [It's John McCain Day & Should Anybody Care? No](https://finflam.com/its-john-mccain-day-should-anybody-care-no/): It’s officially John McCain Day, yay, NOT, nobody gives a shit. He was a horrible person who did and allowed horrible things. [democracy id=”40″] John McCain doesn’t deserve a day if you’re asking me, why? Well if you really look at what he did and stood for and the hypocrisy he demonstrated you’d care just as less. God will make John McCain pay for what he did to innocent people for his own benefit. These are just a few of the occurrence where John McCain the image meets John McCain the real person and its not pretty. He’s a warmonger who sent thousands of people to die. Instigated the deaths of 100’s of thousands of innocent people all because of profit and fake diplomacy. Voted for wars. Didn’t hold up his oath to the constitution. voted on the patriot act. Was a mainstay at parties with these pedophiles. Wanted the war in the middle east to last 100 years. Voted for the continuation of Obamacare. Russian Dossier. He’s a Republican but yet voted to increase the budget every time. He wanted the United States to get trillion in debt, so he could do more backdoor deals. You can have John McCain because real Americans realize he lost his way. The oath he took to defend the united states Constitution died somewhere along the way his interests surpassed them. One of my biggest pet peeves is when someone dies people want to act fake by kissing ass to the dead person, STOP ⛔ IT. BE REAL?. If you didn’t like them when they were alive don’t behave as if you do when they’re dead. Regardless if Trump really doesn’t like him or that he bashes McCain for political reasons, I’m glad because he was a horrible person. We were blessed never to have him as President. Happy Birthday President Donald John Trump? Please tell me how you feel about McCain Below. - [Do you agree with Sarah Sanders Leaving as White House Press Secretary?](https://finflam.com/do-you-agree-with-sarah-sanders-leaving-as-white-house-press-secretary/): President Trump confirmed that Sanders is returning to her home state of Arkansas, where he hopes she will run for governor. Sanders hasn’t held a press briefing since March. Honestly, I am shocked, publically I’ve seen her be Trump’s bulletproof vest against the media. President Trump endorsed the idea if her becoming it at least running for governor. President Trump raised the soon to be White House press secretary on Twitter just an hour ago, here is what he tweeted. Sarah will have spent just under two years in the Press Secretary role, less time than any of the Obama administration’s three press secretaries. The record is held by James Hagerty, who held the role for all eight years of the Eisenhower administration. Trump has named no replacement for Sarah Huckabee Sanders yet. Mick Mulvaney is currently the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, acting White House Chief of Staff, and acting director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, so maybe he can do it, or I say bring back Marriuci. President Trump is right she’s a warrior and she’s lied no doubt but what White House press secretary hasn’t? Exactly. She did her job she gave answers they didn’t want to hear, she protected the United States, she loves this country and protected this President. The liberal media has been very rough on Sarah Sanders but make no mistake Sarah leaves as a beloved rock star. Leave your comments below on how you feel about Sarah Sanders leaving. - [Do you believe Joe Biden Will Cure Cancer if Elected President?](https://finflam.com/do-you-believe-joe-biden-will-cure-cancer-if-elected-president/): Former Vice President Joe Biden says that he will cure cancer if he’s elected president. He’s had a history with cancer especially within his family, in 2015, brain cancer took his son Beau Biden. [democracy id=”39″] Biden also leads the cancer initiative at the University of Pennsylavania where they aim to speed up the process to prevent the types of cancer strains, research, care, and accurate results. He may have a history with cancer but so does every other American. I’m sorry but Biden is pandering the hell out of something that shouldn’t be exploited. Can we speak about the elephant in the room? He said he will cure cancer if he’s elected, well what happens when he doesn’t win? Does he not release the cure? Why didn’t Biden do this with his 8 years as Vice President or 30 years in the Senate? I’d be impressed if he promised to cure cancer whether or not he were elected. But this promise sounds like he’s holding us hostage. As if he had the ability. Hell just maybe he’d be the lead democratic nominee by far if he guarantees to get rid of climate change? If most people are honest with themselves I think we already know that there’s already a cure for cancer somewhere, it’s whether or not the deep state wants to release it. The gist of the story for Joe Biden and Iowa and America is to realize you must never ever use a disease that may kill you as a political bargaining tool. - [Anti-Trump Star Justin Bieber Challenges Trump Favorite Tom Cruise to MMA Fight](https://finflam.com/anti-trump-star-justin-bieber-challenges-trump-favorite-tom-cruise-to-mma-fight/): Well, Sunday night an odd tweet was sent out by Canadian Superstar Justin Bieber challenging Hollywood Superstar Tom Cruise to an MMA fight for whatever reason. [democracy id=”38″] First of all who in their right mind thinks that Justin Bieber would win in a fight against Tom Cruise? Nobody. Justin Bieber is 25 years old and 5’9 and 150 pounds, while Cruise is 5’7 and 165 pounds and 56 years old. Tom cruise trains nonstop to stay in peak condition to stay fit for his action roles especially for the ‘Mission Impossible’ franchise since he does his own stunts. Justin must be on some kind of drugs or something because Cruise would wipe the floor with him and you never underestimate anyone especially because of their age. I’m looking forward to seeing if the president will chime in on this especially after Bieber made fun of his hands during the campaign. Not to mention Trump is a huge fan of Tom Cruise at one point praising Cruise saying, “I don’t care what people say, I like Tom Cruise. He works his ass off and never ever quits. He’s one of the few true movie stars.” It’s interesting since the question of who would host the fight was fired up by MMA fighters Connor MacGregor. McGregor had some bold words as always questioning if Cruise was “man enough to accept this challenge, ” even saying, “Does Cruise have the sprouts to fight like he does in the movies?” I’d pay to see this just remember you mess with the bull you get the horns. I hope it happens and I hope Cruise responds soon because I can’t wait to see what he has to say. Does anyone like Justin Bieber who is older than 25? - [Red Sox Legend David 'Big Papi' Ortiz Has Been Shot](https://finflam.com/red-sox-legend-david-big-papi-ortiz-has-been-shot/): Retired Red Sox legend David Ortiz has reportedly been shot in the Dominican Republic. David Ortiz was shot in his hometown of Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic during a robbery. He was shot in the leg and underwent surgery and is expected to make a full recovery. Our thoughts and prayers are with Ortiz. The RedSox have offered a private plane to fly David Ortiz to the United States for any additional treatment, if necessary. ESPN Deportes reporter Marly Rivera tweeted: Former and current superstar have sent their prayers to the Boston legend. - [Trump announces Mexico has reached a deal with United States](https://finflam.com/trump-announces-mexico-has-reached-a-deal-with-united-states/): Trump suspends a plan to impose tariffs on Mexico, says Mexico ‘has agreed to take strong measures’ on migrants. A tax on all Mexican goods, which would increase every month up to 25% under Trump’s plan, would have had enormous economic implications for both countries. Americans bought $378 billion worth of Mexican imports last year, led by cars and auto parts. Many members of Trump’s Republican Party and business allies have urged him to reconsider or at least postpone actually implementing the tariffs as talks continue citing the potential harm to American consumers and manufacturers. The move avoids a possible confrontation with Congress over the tariffs, which experts have warned could drastically damage the U.S. economy. The United States imported about $350 billion worth of goods from Mexico last year, including everything from car parts to avocados. He is a master negotiator is he not? “Experts,” said Mexico would never make a deal, said tariffs on Mexico would hurt our economy, the president deserves credit because he did just that. - [President Trump Signs Disaster Bill?](https://finflam.com/president-trump-signs-disaster-bill%f0%9f%96%8b/): After three blocked attempts to pass the $19.1 billion disaster relief bill, the US House of Representatives approved it 354-58. The bill was signed today by President Trump. [democracy id=”37″] With the President’s signature, a $19.1 billion disaster aid bill will give funding to several states hit by natural disasters. The legislation includes additional assistance for Puerto Rico, which Trump previously opposed without border wall funding. This disaster relief bill will provide disaster aid funding to states hit by hurricanes, flooding, earthquakes, and wildfires. This will help out states especially like Georgia, Florida and the Carolinas, Iowa, and Nebraska. Democrats claim that the Republicans should’ve done this long ago but stalled it three times before. But they ignore the fact that they could’ve had this relief specifically to Puerto Rico if they would’ve voted for the funding towards the wall in the bill previously. Never play optics with peoples lives, it does nothing but hurt instead of good. - [Trump & Macron Commemorate the 75th Anniversary of D-Day](https://finflam.com/trump-macron-commemorate-the-75th-anniversary-of-d-day/): President Trump and first lady Melania Trump were greeted by French President Macron and French first lady Brigitte Macron as they arrived for an event commemorating the 75th anniversary of D-Day in France. Taps was played as Presidents Trump and Macron overlooked the beaches of Normandy, the site of the D-Day landings 75 years ago today. President Macron then went to the podium and began speaking to the military veterans of that day and said, “ on behalf of my nation I just want to say thank you.” President Trump had some beautiful words for the D-Day veterans that made me flinch a year. He called the veterans who were “some of the greatest Americans who will ever live, you are the side of our nation, you are the glory of our republic, arm we thank-you from the bottom of our hearts”. President Trump and Macron are having a bilateral meeting to discuss climate change, the state of the European Union and tensions with Iran. At the ceremony earlier Trump went up to shake hands with Marcon after the French president said the people of France are ready to renew the friendship with the U.S., so let’s see where that’s taking us. - [The House Passes Bill that would allow DREAMERS a path to Citizenship](https://finflam.com/the-house-passes-bill-that-would-allow-dreamers-a-path-to-citizenship/): The House passed HR 6 by a vote of 237 to 187 which protects DREAMers & TPS & DED recipients & provides them with a pathway to citizenship. 7 Rpublivans voted w all Democrats to pass the bill. There were loud applause & chants of “USA, USA, USA” & “yes we can” heard in the gallery. The bill would grant conditional permanent residence to all “Dreamers” for a period of 10 years. During that time, they must either graduate from college, serve two years in the military or work nearly full time. They must pass a background check to ensure they have not committed any serious crimes. If they complete all that, they can then apply for legal permanent residence (green card), and then five years later apply to become a U.S. citizen. For TPS and DED recipients, many who have already lived in the country for two decades, the bill would immediately allow them to apply for legal permanent residence. In late 2018 you light remember Judge Edward Chen granted a preliminary injunction blocking the Trump administration’s termination of temporary protected status for immigrants from El Salvador, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Sudan. With a Republican majority Senate, I don’t see this bill going anywhere. Unless Nancy Pelosi and the Democrats agree to fund billions of dollars to the President’s border wall which would be a miracle for bipartisan compromising is out the window. Realistically this is clearly breathing air into a subject that won’t go anywhere because the Democrats know unless they fund that wall nothing is happening and their merely giving false hope 2.5 million illegal U.S. citizens. How does this help the people who went through the right process to become American citizens? Many of those people are still waiting. I’ve spoken to many of them and they’ve told e they have lost respect for those people because it’s a slap in the face to them and the process. The other argument was that it just encourages more people who shouldn’t be here to come here illegally. What sense that make? There’s all of the sudden legit legislation for encouraging illegal activity. Here at the names of the 7 Republicans: Bacon Diaz-Balart Fitzpatrick Hurd Newhouse Smith (NJ) Upton - [Shootout at the California Border](https://finflam.com/shootout-at-the-california-border/): At about 7:30 pm a white pickup truck arrived at the San Ysidro port of entry to enter the United States. The driver failed to stop for an inspection and there was an officer involved shooting. The California Border Patrol did confirm that a man was shot and killed by authorities after the stop at the checkpoint in which he then opened fire at 7 CBP agents. San Diego Police Department said, “suspect began firing a gun out of his vehicle towards the officers, then exited his vehicle and continued firing at the officers.” The gun battle involved 15-30 shots. Below is a video of someone waiting to cross the border and were able to hear some of the gunshots. - [A Huge Win for Julian Assange?](https://finflam.com/a-huge-win-for-julian-assange/): A Swedish court has ruled that it will not seek the detention of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange in relation to a suspected rape case. The court said Assange is still considered a suspect in the case, but the fact that he’s in jail in the UK means a formal detention order from Sweden isn’t needed to be questioned by Swedish prosecutors. But Sweden’s prosecuting authority says they are still going to conduct interviews with Assange as the investigation continues. It’s looking like he will now either serve out his sentence for jumping bail or be extradited to the U.S. and face the possibility of a serving a prison sentence of 175 years if he is indeed convicted of espionage. If he does speak my wish is he will have all the Hillary emails released and sings like a canary about the Seth Rich murder. President Trump wants him here to testify in hoping at least and after that, the world will change forever for the better and Assange will receive his freedom. Interesting though President Trump is in England, so will Assange take a trip with the president back to the United States? A United Nations official accused Britain of subjecting Julian Assange to psychological torture last week as a court was told that he was too unwell to appear via video communication. Arrange has been moved to the hospital wing of the Belmarsh prison where he is currently serving his 50-week prison sentence for jumping bail in 2012. - [Kevin Costner Will Endorse Pete Buttigieg for President](https://finflam.com/kevin-costner-will-endrose-pete-buttigieg-for-president/): The Oscar winner is scheduled to endorse the South Bend, Indiana, mayor for president before a town hall in Indianola, Iowa, on Sunday. Costner, who starred in films like “Field of Dreams” and “Dances With Wolves,” supported Barack Obama’s presidential bid in 2008, and suggested earlier this year that Michelle Obama would be a good presidential candidate. Kevin Costner was slammed as ‘totally brain-dead’ in may after criticizing the Trump administration, saying Michelle Obama should run for president. President Obama’s former special assistant and personal aide Reggie Love, Austan Goolsbee, who served as the chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers under Obama, and Linda Douglass, the former director of communications for the White House Office of Health Reform threw their support behind Buttigieg’s presidential campaign. Pete was taking heat last night from Warren about fundraising when it turns out they’re both big phonies. - [The Top Evangelical Magazine in the U.S. Demands Trump's Removal From Office](https://finflam.com/the-top-evangelical-magazine-in-the-u-s-demands-trumps-removal-from-office/): Christianity Today, the key evangelical magazine founded by Billy Graham, calls for Trump’s impeachment, describing him as “a near-perfect example of a human being who is morally lost and confused.” Mark Galli editor-in-chief doesn’t realize that this editorial will have zero effect on the votes in the next election. It’s time to call a spade a spade, to say that no matter how many hands we win in this political poker game, we are playing with a stacked deck of gross immorality and ethical incompetence. The reason many are not shocked about this is that this president has dumbed down the idea of morality in his administration. He has hired and fired a number of people who are now convicted criminals. He himself has admitted to immoral actions in business and his relationship with women, about which he remains proud. His Twitter feed alone—with its habitual string of mischaracterizations, lies, and slanders—is a near perfect example of a human being who is morally lost and confused. Mark Galli editor-in-chief Christianity Today Axios reported that Christianity Today has 4.3 million monthly visitors on its site and hundreds of thousands of print subscribers. “President Trump won 81% of the evangelical vote in 2016, a group that makes up about 25% of the electorate, according to the Pew Research Center.” The only thing that Galli gave credit to was that Democrats “have had it out for him from day one” and that the president “did not have a serious opportunity to offer his side of the story” during the impeachment process. The editor urged his readers to fear Trump basically putting fear propaganda in their mind under the cloth of Christianity, “you are and whom you serve,” Galli said. The democrats ensured Trump’s reelection and it will happen by a landslide, The praisers of this editorial are saying this will happen because they called for into to be impeached in the late ’90s and it happened. They’re hoping he gets removed but it’s not and can’t happen, he is teflon Don, Trump is our commander in chief. - [President Trump Is Officially Impeached](https://finflam.com/president-is-officially-impeached/): The House has voted to impeach President Trump. It’s only the third such rebuke in American history. The move will cause a Senate trial, expected in January. They can try all they want but they know with zero evidence and as big of a sham this has been President Trump will keep presidency and he will in 2020. Trump faced charges of abuse of power and obstruction of Congress after a fast-paced inquiry into allegations brought y the House after he “allegedly” pressured Ukraine into investigating his political rivals. No evidence! The vote was almost exactly along party lines. All Democrats indeed voted for the first article except Representatives Jefferson Van Drew of New Jersey and Collin Peterson of Minnesota. Representative Jared Golden of Maine joined Van Drew and Peterson as the only Democrats to vote against the second article, obstruction of Congress. While every Republican house member voted no on both articles the lawmakers will vote on whether President Trump obstructed their investigation. Mark my words President Trump will bring hell and fury to the democratic party and they will lose in a big way come election time in 2020. - [Breaking: Prison Surveillance from Jeffrey Epstein's Cell Missing After First Suicide Attempt](https://finflam.com/breaking-prison-surveillance-from-jeffrey-epsteins-cell-missing-after-first-suicide-attempt/): In court, Wednesday the prosecutors said they could not locate the surveillance footage outside of Jeffrey Epstein’s cell during his ‘first suicide attempt,’ it has gone missing. Epstein was found dead in a different cell two weeks after the ‘first suicide attempt.’ The government has no explanation for why the footage has gone missing, they said they simply can’t find it. The judge has demanded that the government locate the footage. A spokesman for the Manhattan U.S. Attorney’s Office and Bruce Barket, an attorney for Nick Tartaglione, who shared a cell with Epstein, have confirmed that the footage was not preserved. Tartaglione’s attorneys filed a request for the footage to be retained two days after Epstein’s unsuccessful suicide attempt on July 23, according to Barket. Tartaglione’s case stems heavily on this footage to help clear his name as he said he tried to save Epstein, Tartaglione is a former police officer who has been accused of a quadruple murder because of a drug deal gone wrong. The man was murdered to protect the pedophiles and the rich men who run the system and to keep themselves protected. What I find disturbing is Bill Barr said he personally reviewed footage then where the hell is it? Does this fall on Barr or someone else? I don’t know right now. Just remember this isn’t finished by a longshot after they find his mistress Ghislaine Maxwell and Subpoena Prince Andrew shit will the fan. On top of that, Epstein’s brother has opened the case to look into the death of his brother where he hired a forensic pathologist, Dr. Michael Baden, to oversee his brother’s autopsy confirming that Epstein didn’t kill himself. - [U.S. Appeals Court Declares Obama Individual Mandate Unconstitutional](https://finflam.com/u-s-appeals-court-declares-obama-individual-mandate-unconstitutional/): A federal appeals court in New Orleans has struck down Obamacare’s “personal mandate,” ruling that the requirement that all Americans must have health insurance is unconstitutional. The Fifth Circuit decision in Texas v. The United States makes it a win for the red states, and a defeat for the ACA, with a remand to the district court for further severability analysis. The court also holds that the red states have standing because they have to issue forms verifying who’s subject to the individual mandate. It is said that California will appeal the ruling directly to the Supreme Court, per Attorney General spokeswoman. Look for Texas to file a cross-petition on severability. The original ACA mandate, Chief Justice John Roberts joined the conservatives in ruling that the ACA was not a constitutional exercise of congressional power under the Commerce clause but could be upheld under the taxing power because of the individual mandate. The Fifth Circuit now says though that the Republicans’ repeal of the tax penalty for not having insurance means that the ACA is now unconstitutional but it’s going remand to see if the trial court can pick out any pieces of it that are several. The ruling should not affect the millions of Americans who signed up for 2020 coverage on the exchanges in recent weeks. Nearly 3.9 million people had selected policies through December 7, but millions more signed up or were automatically re-enrolled in policies through the end of open enrollment, which finished early Wednesday morning according to CNN. - [Pakistan's Former Dictator Sentenced to Death for Treason - Faked a Coup](https://finflam.com/pakistans-former-dictator-sentenced-to-death-for-treason-faked-a-coup/): For the first time in the history of Pakistan, the verdict of the court goes against a dictator, former leader Pervez Musharraf was sentenced to death in absentia for treason by a special Pakistani court. The three-member court ruled 2-1 and sentenced him over a high treason charge that has been pending since 2013. His actions in 2007 lie at the centre of the treason case against the 76-year-old former ruler. On November 3, the military ruler imposed a “state of emergency”, suspended the constitution and detained senior political leaders and judges. Gen Musharraf argued the case was politically motivated and that the actions he took in 2007 were agreed by the government and cabinet. But his arguments were turned down by the courts and he was accused of acting illegally. The 76-year-old is currently in self-exile in Dubai where he has been arguing against the treason charges, brought against him by a former rival, Nawaz Sharif. He’s survived this long let’s see if he can outrun this too. - [Harvey Weinstein Says “He Should Be Remembered for Everything He Did To Help Women”](https://finflam.com/harvey-weinstein-says-he-should-be-remembered-for-everything-he-did-to-help-women/): How did Harvey help the careers of women who refused to submit to his demands? Let him tell you! Weinstein did the interview from the great rooms in the New York-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center on Friday, a day after three-hour spinal surgery to remove a trio of bone plates compressing his vertebrae. He said he sustained the back injury in an Aug. 17 car accident. His intention were to show the public he wasn’t faking. I’m sure after his trial, he will somehow make a great recovery as if nothing ever happened. Weinstein refused to talk about any of the lawsuits filed against him. In his interview with the Post, the movie mogul said, “I feel like the forgotten man,” and cited opportunities he gave women in Hollywood over the past decades, including a movie deal he gave Gwyneth Paltrow, one of his accusers. It all got eviscerated because of what happened, … My work has been forgotten.’ Harvey Weinstein to the New York Post “I made more movies directed by women and about women than any filmmaker, and I’m talking about 30 years ago. I’m not talking about now when it’s vogue. I did it first! I pioneered it!” he told the Post. In just weeks before his trial on rape and sexual assault charges, the Hollywood producer and former film studio agreed to a lousy $25 million settlement for the women and employees which brings an end to nearly every assault lawsuit filed against Weinstein and his now-bankrupt, The Weinstein Company. The settlement is pending court approval and a final signoff by all involved parties. More than 80 women have accused the former studio head of sexual assault and or harassment. Weinstein has pleaded not guilty and maintains that any sexual activity was consensual. - [Bernie Sanders has retracted his endorsement of Cenk Uygur Regarding Jews, Muslims & More](https://finflam.com/bernie-sanders-has-retracted-his-endorsement-of-cenk-uygur-regarding-jews-muslims-more/): Bernie Sanders has withdrawn his endorsement of California congressional candidate Cenk Uygur of “The Young Turks, ” after reports about the online talk show host making crude and degrading comments about women and provocative statements about Jews, Muslims, and other groups. “I hear my supporters who were frustrated and understand their concerns. Cenk today said he is rejecting all endorsements for his campaign and I retract my endorsement,” Sanders, a Democratic presidential candidate, said in a tweet. Well retracting the endorsement kinda loses its power if Cenk is rejecting all endorsements. Most of these remarks go back about 15 years ago to even recently in 2013. Cenk has since apologized saying he regretted what he said. Am I missing something? To ignore everything he has done since and be totally unforgiving is ridiculous. Obviously, the genes of women are flawed. They are poorly designed creatures who do not want to have sex nearly as often as needed for the human race to get along peaceably and fruitfully. Cenk Uygur in 2000 Jews and Muslims are teaching their children things that are Looney Tunes. Cenk Uygur 2012 Uygur ranked women on a scale of 1 to 10 on how likely men would be to let them perform oral sex on them. Along with using the n-word multiple times in a show 2007, a democrat, no outrage. Not to mention Cenk created the largest progressive news platform in the world and was instrumental in getting AOC elected. , this generation’s premiere progressive, elected. The hypocrisy a ridiculous, how come he hasn’t been chastised by left or the right? This is the sorriest/Not Sorry retraction I’ve ever seen. It’s a slap in the face to the women, people of color, among other minority groups. You should be ashamed Senator Sanders for not denouncing these comments outright. Apparently, we only accept this behavior from sitting president huh? Come on, the deep state’s ways of being consistently critical are likely unfathomable huh? - [Sally Field Arrested with Jane Fonda Climate Protesters](https://finflam.com/8700/): Oscar-winner Sally Field was arrested today along with more than a dozen other demonstrators who occupied the steps of the Capitol. As Capitol Police put her in plastic shackles, she raised her hands in the air and some of those in the crowd cheered. Minutes after the House Judiciary Committee approved impeachment articles against President Donald Trump, Jane Fonda, and other activists were across the street at the U.S. Capitol for the latest in their Friday protests on climate. We cannot sit back in our comfort zones and on our couches and wonder, ‘What can we do?’ We can get out. We can do something, in the rain, whatever it takes. Sally Field Field’ just received the honors at the Kennedy Center last week and she must have stayed longer than we apparently though. Fonda and others have been holding weekly demonstrations over climate change in D.C., dubbed Fire Drill Fridays. Sally has joined a number of Hollywood power hitters including Ted Danson, Diane Lane, Piper Perabo, and Sam Waterston. Word is Fonda is kept distance because she would face longer stays behind bars as her charges kept increasing. However, the D.C. officials said she will be not charged for those previous arrests. - [Former AG Eric Holder Buries William Barr Labeling him “Unfit” as AG](https://finflam.com/former-ag-eric-holder-says-william-barr-is-unfit-as-ag/): Former Obama attorney general Eric Holder wrote an op-ed Wednesday accusing attorney general William Barr of “plainly ideological” and “nakedly partisan” actions in response to Barr’s framing of Department of Justice Inspector General Michael Horowitz’s report on the origins of the FBI’s Russia probe. Holder’s comments come after Barr slammed the FBI on Monday after the release of the Inspector General’s report detailing the agency’s investigation of the Trump campaign’s alleged ties with Russia, telling NBC News on Tuesday that the FBI had not cleared the bureau of political motivation in its investigation of possible collusion between Russia and the 2016 Trump campaign. Holder continued with his hypocrisy, “Even more troubling — and telling — was a later (and little-noticed) section of his remarks, in which Barr made the outlandish suggestion that Congress cannot entrust anyone but the president himself to execute the law.” So let’s get this right. Obama officials misuse their offices to go after Trump, his campaign, associates and family, make up stories and sought fake warrants where there was zero evidence, yet was it the Obama administration and Eric’s performance he was describing? Barr is acting as a partisan mob lawyer instead of the impartial protector of the rule of law. When the protectors of justice are unjust, we are all in danger. Eric Holder former U.S Attorney General Barr’s words and actions have been fundamentally inconsistent with his duty to the Constitution. I now fear that his conduct — running political interference for an increasingly lawless president — will wreak lasting damage. Eric Holder former U.S Attorney General Holder’s bitter about his performance and the way he and the administration said screw the law. Any time you start an op-ed saying you’re “reluctant to criticize my successor,” you’re really not. Once Trump became president, the entire state of the deep state already had their plan to destroy Trump as the insurance policy. The fix was in and Holder says that’s Barr’s fault. That’s really rich ?! Holder’s a Phony Three words: Fast and Furious! Holder lied under oath, & Attorney General Eric Holder became the first sitting member of the Cabinet of the United States to be held in contempt of Congress on June 28, 2012. This comes from the guy and a previous administration that handled national security threats as criminal justice issues and went after journalists in leak investigations while turning a blind eye on sensitive administration leaks. Yet my biggest thing is Holder’s a lawyer and you worked for President Obama who was supposedly a constitutional lawyer with a specialty in civil rights, yet he didn’t give a shit about what he was supposed to defend nor did Holder. Holder repeatedly failed to advise President Obama against unconstitutional actions, refusing to enforce/defend federal laws. - [Harvey Weinstein Agrees to $25 Million Deal For Dozens of Victims](https://finflam.com/harvey-weinstein-agrees-to-25-million-deal-for-some-victims/): Harvey Weinstein who is photographed using a walker and his former film studio are reportedly nearing $25M settlement deal with dozens of sexual assault accusers ahead of the rape trial. The report comes as Weinstein appears in NYC courtroom using a walker. According to the New York Times, the deal would bring an end to nearly every assault lawsuit filed against Weinstein and his now-bankrupt The Weinstein Company. Weinstein, who is 67, is not required to admit wrongdoing or pay anything to his accusers himself, lawyers told The Times. Sadly, in my opinion, this isn’t fair especially the damages he caused them and they’ll all have to split up this settlement between, lawyers, victims, and employees. It’s not fair, and I could see this deal falling through, but it is pending court approval and a final signoff by all involved parties, the settlement would be paid by insurance companies representing The Weinstein Company. Weinstein isn’t even being punished here, the people who have to split the deal is and it’s sickening. No justice. Weinstein who is scheduled to stand trial in New York City beginning Jan. 6 on rape and sexual assault charges. He’s pleaded not guilty and maintains that any sexual activity was consensual. Will there ever be a day when rich and powerful men can no longer buy their way out of accountability? - [The U.S. Women's Soccer Team is TIME's 2019 Athlete of the Year & More](https://finflam.com/the-u-s-womens-soccer-team-is-times-2019-athlete-of-the-year/): For the first time in its 96-year history, ⁦TIME⁩ has named an Athlete Of The Year. This first winner is a group, the ⁦US Women’s Soccer Team, who say they are still fighting for more than the World Cup they won this summer. Instead of choosing Person of the Year runners-up, TIME dedicated covers and honors to those who dominated their fields this year, including singer Lizzo who is named entertainer of the year. Winners of additional TIME POY Categories: -Disney CEO Bob Iger named Businessperson of the Year -“The Public Servants” named Guardians of the Year What a political reach for the last one and this clearly shows some of the bias if you will, but they’re all safe choices, there is still no mention of anyone risking everything, including their lives, for the same freedoms we enjoy say like the people of Hong Kong - [Greta Thunberg Named Time's 2019 Person of the Year](https://finflam.com/greta-thunberg-named-times-2019-person-of-the-year/): Greta Thunberg is named Time’s 2019 Person of the Year, repeatedly showing how the Person of the Year title is lower than the Nobel Peace Prize. People are underestimating the force of angry kids. We are angry and frustrated, and that is because of good reason. If they want us to stop being angry then maybe they should stop making us angry. Greta Thunberg⁩ Look for there to a new Democratic President in fifty years, they’ll nominate her as Secretary of Defense so she can fight our greatest enemy, climate change even though their prediction is that we won’t be here in another ten years. I’ve repeatedly heard that this nomination is about impact, not political stances or ideas, yet what the hell is this? She wrote a paper and where’s her impact? What knowledge does she have right now to articulate a movement or transcend it? It’s not here. Just remember there’s a well-funded and oiled propaganda machine behind her campaign. And THAT machine is ruining her life, not Climate Change. Who’s to say she will feel the same in the future? Time changes people. If their fear comes true, look for the left to bury her whenever it does. Greta is a child with no science background and only knows what a bunch of environmental extremists have told her. Child abuse in the extreme. Propping up phony heroes, false prophets, and criminals as worthy of praise is insane to me. These liars and propagandists have shown their face letting the public in on that all the Main Stream Media outlets have been compromised. - [California Methodist Church Displays Jesus, Mary & Joseph Locked Behind Cages as Political Props](https://finflam.com/california-methodist-church-uses-nativity-scene-as-political-props/): Pastors at the Claremont United Methodist Church, located about 30 miles east of Los Angeles, shared the images on Facebook, depicting Jesus, Mary and Joseph as a family separated at the border and caged. I understand where they are coming from, but using this type of Christian display as a way to speak out against the president’s administration’s past policy is almost blasphemous. You got people talking so mission accomplished, but this draws a negative light especially since you’re using a portrayal of a massive biblical event as a political prop. I can’t speak for the lord, nor will I try, but as a man of faith I think there were other ways to get your point across, this just wasn’t the way you do it. The administration’s policy continued Obama’s and Bush’s practice to separate families who entered the country illegally at the U.S.-Mexico border. However, the difference was the zero-tolerance policy which amped up the separation of families, and since the previous administration didn’t have that harsh of a policy, there aren’t any numbers to detail how bad it was. “I can totally see it being controversial,” said Reverend Karen Clark Ristine, who is the new pastor at Claremont United Methodist. “I knew about that before I was assigned to come here and I was excited about it.” If they want to take stances as individuals I have no problem but we have laws that separate church and state and this mixes both of those. Yet, Ristine doesn’t see it as a political statement, but many who posted on her Facebook page disagree. Your goal was to be political yet you don’t see it as political? How the fuck does that work or even make any sense? I tell people this all the time, you don’t play with Jesus Christ, you don’t play with prayer because once you do, you disrespect the lord. Haven’t you ever heard someone say, ‘God please don’t let ____ be at work today’? More than likely you have, and they’re messing with prayer, he listens and he knows the intent, you’re using and wanting him to use his power negatively. - [Breaking News: Suicide Bomber Detonates Explosives Outside U.S. Military Base in Afghanistan](https://finflam.com/breaking-news-just-in-suicide-bomber-detonates-explosives-outside-u-s-military-base/): Multiple outlets are reporting a suicide bomber detonated explosives outside the United States’ main Bagram military base in Afghanistan on Wednesday, Afghan and NATO officials said. There were no U.S. or coalition casualties, but a medical base being built for locals was badly damaged. The facility being built was to assist and help the community of Afghanistan. Officials have reported zero casualties but they expect there could be some especially because there were several homes destroyed. The initial reports were that the bombing was believed to have targeted military convoys in the region since organized groups bomb on a regular basis. The ministry of interior also reported around the same time that Afghan police said they, “discovered & seized an explosives-laden vehicle carrying 12 suicide vests, two AK-47 rifles, as well as hand grenades & military equipment in Kabul City. ” They were able to save lives and stop a massive terror attack and we are glad that there are people who do jobs like these that protect lives and ensure public safety. - [President Trump To Meet Russias Foreign Minister In The Face of Impeachment](https://finflam.com/president-tr/): President Donald Trump will host Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov just hours after House Democrats unveiled articles of impeachment. This is the 1st time president trump and the foreign minister have met since 2017, there were rumblings that the president bragged about how he fired James Comey and supposedly shared “confidential information” but it again that has just as little proof as to their grounds for the democrat’s impeachment articles. Why wouldn’t President Trump brag about Comey? Comey and the whole deep state had a hard-on to get him out of the office from day one, which was even more evident after yesterday’s report from the inspector general. The report found that the FBI had baseless warrants to spy in Carter Page and more than likely spied on the entire Trump campaign. Now the media is pissed because this interview too will be closed to the media. During the first meeting, they were captured laughing in the oval office by a Russian member for the press, then to avoid a negative narrative the White House tried to bring in the press corps but the minister had left. The meeting will definitely have to do with Putin’s meeting with Ukrainian president Zelenskiy yesterday where they came to terms to exchange prisoners and the withdrawal of some troops, but no permanent resolution to the ongoing conflict in the disputed Donbas region. Sadly there’s been more than 13,000 people who have died in the conflict over the 310-mile contact line over the past four years. - [Trump to Have Articles of Impeachment Filed Against Him Tomorrow](https://finflam.com/trump-to-have-articles-of-impeachment-filed-against-him-tomorrow/): House Democrats are poised to unveil two articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump tomorrow. That’s according to two sources familiar with the discussions but unauthorized to discuss the proceedings and granted anonymity. Democrats are expected to put forward one charge against the president of abuse of power and another of obstruction of Congress, according to one of the people. Democrats say Trump abused his power in a July 25th phone call when he asked Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy for a favor in investigating Democrats. Zero proof has been provided to actually say that’s true. That was bribery, they say since Trump was withholding nearly $400 million in military aid that Ukraine depended on to counter Russian aggression. The Ukrainian president has denied that this ever took place and the transcript revealed nothing of the sort in its reveal. Pelosi and Democrats point to what they call a pattern of misconduct by Trump in seeking foreign interference in elections from Mueller’s inquiry of the Russia probe to Ukraine. In his report, Mueller said he could not determine that Trump’s campaign conspired or coordinated with Russia in the 2016 election. But Mueller said he could not exonerate Trump of obstructing justice in the probe and left it for Congress to determine. Representative Doug Collins from Georgia said Democrats are racing to jam impeachment through on a “clock and a calendar” ahead of the 2020 presidential election. “They can’t get over the fact that Donald Trump is the president of the United States, and they don’t have a candidate that can beat him,” Collins said. He’s absolutely correct they’ve panicked and been biased since day one because they haven’t been able to take a loss but their reality check will come soon when they face the fact that Donald Trump will be President for four more years. - [Bill Hemmer Will Take Over Shepard Smith's Time Slot Permanently](https://finflam.com/bill-hemmer-will-take-over-shepard-smiths-time-slot-permanently/): Bill Hemmer has been named the permanent anchor of Fox News’ 3 p.m. ET timeslot, which will be named Bill Hemmer Reports. Hemmer replaces Shepard Smith in the 3 p.m. hour. Smith departed the network on Oct. 11 of this year and is not able to go somewhere else until his clause is up. Moreover, Hemmer will become the network’s breaking news anchor, a title also most recently held by Smith. For ten years er worked for the competing network, CNN, from 1995 – 2005, Hemmer served as co-anchor of CNN’s American Morning and anchor of both CNN Live Today and CNN Tonight. Hemmer has co-anchored America’s Newsroom since its inception in 2009, teaming with names like Megyn Kelly, Shannon Bream, Martha MacCallum and most recently Smith over the past 10 years. As a journalist, l am extremely grateful for this opportunity. 2020 will undoubtedly be a year of great significance,” Hemmer said in a statement. “Leading our breaking news division with a signature hour has enormous value to me, personally, and to our audience. We’ve got a fantastic team here and I am excited to get to work. Bill Hemmer Hammer has always been a favorite of mine and I’m looking forward to seeing him in a more significant role for the News Network. Donate Below and Show Your Support! - [Miss Universe Is Crowned - South Africa](https://finflam.com/miss-universe-is-crowned-south-africa/): Congratulations to Miss Universe Zozibini Tunzi, who beat out 90 other women to take the prestigious Miss Universe crown. This year’s competition aired live from Tyler Perry Studios in Atlanta. Tunzi, 26, is a public relations professional and activist whose platform is largely based on her fight against gender-based violence, according to her contestant biography. She outshined her competition especially when she was speaking about her view on reaching younger women to take leadership. “I think one of the most important things we should be teaching young girls today is leadership,” she said. “It’s something that has been lacking in young girls and women for a very long time – not because we don’t want to but because of what society has labeled women to be. I think we are the most powerful beings in the world, and that we should be given every opportunity. And that is what we should be teaching these young girls – to take up space. Nothing as important as taking up space in society.” Miss Universe Zozibini Tunzi - [John Kerry Endorses Joe Biden for President - Shocked?](https://finflam.com/john-kerry-endorses-joe-biden-for-president-shocked/): Joe Biden picks up an endorsement from 2004 Dem nominee and former Secretary of State John Kerry. “Joe has never shied away from a challenge. He has never lost his heart, his middle-class Scranton values, his honor, his resilience,” Kerry says. Apparently, Kerry didn’t see Biden shy away from the truth earlier today when he was confronted at an Iowa town hall meeting. “I know the measure of a person who never stopped fighting for millions of Americans even as his beloved son was losing a heartbreaking battle with cancer. Joe’s strength and his moral center are inspiring,” Kerry, who will join Biden in Iowa tomorrow, writes in his endorsement statement. This is just another deep state guy representing another deep state guy. “Joe will defeat Donald Trump next November. He’s the candidate with the wisdom and standing to fix what Trump has broken, to restore our place in the world, and improve the lives of working people here at home,” John Kerry said. Could we see Biden nominating Obama as his Vice President, it wouldn’t be a shocker. Now we await the endorsement of Barrack Obama. - [North Korea Threatens Foul Language If Trump Continues 'Rocket Man' Insults](https://finflam.com/north-korea-threatens-foul-language-if-trump-continues-rocket-man-insults/): Today North Korea threatened to resume insults of U.S. President Donald Trump and consider him a dotard if he keeps using provocative language, such as referring to its leader as rocket man. “If (Trump) intentionally uses again statements and expressions that ratchet up the atmosphere of confrontation, we can only diagnose it as the recurrence of a dotard’s senility,” said North Korea’s Vice FM Choe Son Hui. He referenced and threatened the use of “dotard” after North Korea described Trump as “mentally deranged U.S. dotard” in 2017. “If any language and expressions stoking the atmosphere of confrontation are used once again on purpose at a crucial moment as now, that must really be diagnosed as the relapse of the dotage of a dotard.” According to CNN a foreign ministry official said earlier this week that Pyongyang was preparing a “Christmas gift,” for Washington, but warned that the present the Trump administration will receive depends on events in the coming days. “We have the most powerful military we’ve ever had and we’re by far the most powerful country in the world. And, hopefully, we don’t have to use it, but if we do, we’ll use it. If we have to, we’ll do it,” Trump said. Those comments appear to have rubbed Kim and the top North Korean leadership the wrong way. Hey Kim, you don’t fuck with the United States and Trump isn’t bluffing, be careful what you wish for. The only thing I worry about is with the gift Kim said he has but is that for South Korea’s lack of well being. - [Breaking: House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has called for the Drafting of Articles of Impeachment against Donald Trump](https://finflam.com/breaking-house-speaker-nancy-pelosi-has-called-for-the-drafting-of-articles-of-impeachment-against-donald-trump/): “In the course of today’s events, it becomes necessary for us to address, among other grievances, the president’s failures to execute the law,” House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says, invoking the Founders’ desire to declare independence from “an oppressive monarch.” “Sadly, but with confidence and humility…today I am asking our chairmen to proceed with articles of impeachment,” House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says. Pelosi’s statement came one day after the first impeachment hearing in the House Judiciary Committee, which heard from legal experts who analyzed whether Trump’s conduct was impeachable. The committee’s next step is expected to be a look into the evidence presented by the House Intelligence Committee, which released on Tuesday a 300-page report detailing the “findings” of the House’s two-month investigation into Trump and Ukraine. This witchhunt continues and it’s a complete sham that won’t deliver anything since it has zero proof to legitimize it. The president welcomed his impeachment. - [The XFL Officially Releases Team Jerseys?](https://finflam.com/the-xfl-officially-releases-team-jerseys%f0%9f%98%b2/): The Wait Is Over! The XFL finally releases the jerseys each will have for home and visiting, they don’t disappoint! Also, take a look at each home team’s game ball, they are made with XFL technology for giving quarterbacks a better grip on the ball. Their technology features added X’s instead of dots on the football so it doesn’t slip out, along with each point of the football having painted X’s so receivers can locate the ball easier. You won’t be disappointed! Here they are: D.C. DEFENDERS This is the DC Defenders, red and white are their primary colors. Inspired by a tradition of service and sacrifice, this team stands tall on the shoulders of giants. Blazoned with the red of the DC flag and our Founding Fathers’ coat of arms: marching ever forward, a force united, with fiery resolve. They are the white of our sacred monuments: iconic, imposing, unconquerable and unyielding. They are star-spangled and lightning-striped, seeking glory through grit, and victory through valor. This is one team, with one quest, and one purpose. These are the DC Defenders. #TakingTheirStand in February 2020. XFL Seattle Dragons The Dragons’ uniforms reflect the team’s primary colors of navy, green, and orange. Emerging from the turbulent seas of the Puget Sound comes a team fashioned to inspire fear. Born beneath the murky skies, they are devils in deep blue, shrouded in the dark indigo mists of some ancient abyss. Their wings are covered in scales of green, like an emerald monster. Their flame-licked tails are the incandescent orange of a fire-breathing beast. These are the Seattle Dragons. #BreathingFire in February 2020. XFL St. Louis Battlehawks The BattleHawks’ uniforms reflect the team’s primary colors of royal, grey and navy. This is a team born and raised in St. Louis, ready for its maiden flight. Winged warriors, preparing to fight; they attack as one. With a streak of blue, and a flash of chrome; this is metal, muscle, and a mandate to win at all costs. Featuring a blade of iron and wings of blue steel, this is STL proud. These are the St. Louis BattleHawks. #ClearedToEngage in February 2020. XFL Houston Roughnecks The Roughnecks’ uniforms reflect the team’s primary colors of red, navy and grey. Forged from the fires of the oil fields comes a team that labors deep in the trenches. Resolute and rippling with heat, they toil in a red as fiery as a flaming flare stack. Theirs is the metallic chrome of power plants and pipelines, manufacturing and machinery, of mercenaries in the muck. It’s a blue so dark and deep, it shimmers and shines like Texas crude in the midday sun. These are the scratching, grinding, never-bending few. These are the Houston Roughnecks. #WorkingForHTown in February 2020. XFL Dallas Renegades The Renegades’  uniforms reflect the team’s primary colors of black, light blue and red. Born from a rebel spirit and a Lone Star swagger comes a team that blew in like the dust off a Texas tornado. It’s as black as leather: badass, brazen, and bad-to-the-bone. It’s as blue as the North Texas sky: big, bold, and boundless; beyond limitation. It’s red-eyed and relentless, fiery and fearless, unconventional and untamed. It’s outlaws, outliers, and outsiders. These are the Dallas Renegades. #RaisingHell in February 2020. XFL Tampa Bay Vipers The Vipers’ uniforms reflect the team’s primary colors of green, gold and white. Below are details on the uniform features as well as the descriptive inspiration for the team’s look: This is a team that slithered out of prehistoric Gulf Coast swamps, demons born in darkness. In the shadows they wait, sheathed in skins of dark green scales, with a venomous hiss, and a dangerous charm. Their flickering tails shine like a glimmer of green, swift and serpentine. Their grip is inescapable. Their bite, unavoidable. With hoods crowned by fangs of gold, they stalk their competition in cold blood, luring all who challenge them into the jaws of defeat. These are the Tampa Bay Vipers. #ReadyToStrike in February 2020. XFL New York Guardians The Guardians’ uniforms reflect the team’s primary colors of black, grey and red. This is the grey of concrete and steel, and sentries carved in stone; watchdogs over the metropolis. This is the red of fiery eyes and ferocious teeth, and the burning ambition of everyday heroes. This is the black of shielded streets standing guard, and a city that never sleeps. These are the New York Guardians. #OnDuty February 2020. XFL Los Angeles Wildcats This is the Los Angeles Wildcats black, orange, red-and-rough, check-out-those-claw-marks uniform. This is a team made in LA, let loose from the canyons into the land of bright lights. This beast is unleashed far from the flash and fame, prowling the southland’s back alleys in search of its prey. Its coat is as black as the dead of night, with orange-hued highlights like the golden glow of a Pacific sunset. It leaves its mark with blood-red claws. This is a primal predator, ready to pounce. This is showtime with a snarl. This is our time to roar. The Los Angeles Wildcats. #Unleashed February 2020. XFL Which team jerseys do you like? - [BREAKING: Kamala Harris is Ending her Presidential Campaign](https://finflam.com/breaking-kamala-harris-is-ending-her-presidential-campaign/): Senator Kamala Harris is dropping out of the race for the Democratic presidential nomination after months of slumping poll numbers, a dramatic shift for the worse after being a promising front runner. she first launched her campaign leaping her forward but that did not last. As of late, the 55-year-old Senator had multiple run-ins with Tulsi Gabbard and Joe Biden really didn’t spike the needle to move forward. However, her record as a lawyer for the state of California, I believe really punished her chances of gaining any momentum going forward considering how unapologetic she was. Kamala’s campaign felt old and running out of steam especially considering the staff was not happy anymore and clearly lacked the commitment to sustain the campaign going forward. She was never going to win, let’s be honest. I think the positive thing to come out of this is that young girls and boys of color saw somebody who looked liked them and hopefully it gives them the motivation to do better and make them realize wherever they live they too can make it and maybe one day become president instead of just running for it. - [Trump's Claim He Doesn't Know Prince Andrew Is False! Or Is It?](https://finflam.com/trumps-claim-he-doesnt-know-prince-andrew-is-false/): At a press conference today, Donald Trump was asked about Prince Andrew. He responded: “I don’t know the gentleman. I don’t know Prince Andrew, but it’s a tough story, a very tough story.” The president was referring to allegations made in a new interview with a woman who said she was sex trafficked by the late billionaire pedophile Jeffrey Epstein, and forced to have sex with the duke when she was 17 – below the age of consent.  But he has met the prince, in June, on the second day of the US State Visit, The Duke of York & Prime Minister Theresa May welcomed President Donald Trump to St. James’s Palace for a UK/US Senior Business Leaders Group Breakfast Meeting. Do You Believe Trump? The question is did we take what he said out of context? It’s perfectly reasonable to not know someone or who they really are and just to have also met them in passing or for business. Most times it’s fair to assume things of the personal nature really don’t arise when discussing business. I’ve met the mayor before on several occasions but that doesn’t mean I know who he is personally. But could that really be an excuse especially considering president Trump was photographed with the prince at his own Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida, in a picture that also features Melania Trump and Epstein, as well as his closest former confidant, Ghislaine Maxwell?  Either wrong place and wrong time or Trump knew how sick these people are and entertained them. But could it be social engagements only? He has been pictured with Epstein multiple times on different occasions and even referenced knowing he knew Epstein liked them quite younger. I’ve been pulling for President Trump since day one and if facts come out to support that he is one of these sick fucking people I’ll be devasted. It’s not just that, being made to look like a fool along with every other person who ever supported him. We would never ever be able to live it down. Here’s hoping and praying he isn’t and that all the facts of everyone who was ever involved come out and they go to prison. - [Rosa Parks Get Beautiful Statue Commemorating Her Role in the Civil Rights](https://finflam.com/rosa-parks-get-beautiful-statue-commemorating-her-role-in-the-civil-rights/): Yesterday marked 64 years since Rosa Parks made history by refusing to give up her seat on the Bus. This act launched the Montgomery Bus Boycotts and subsequently shifted the Civil Rights movement. The move ignited the boycott that led to a federal court ruling against segregation in public transportation. This was not the first time she had protested bus segregation either. In fact, she had an interaction with the same bus driver in 1943 in which she was ejected from the bus for refusing to enter through the back door. A decade before Rosa Parks refused to give a white man her seat on a Montgomery bus, she investigated the vicious Recy Taylor rape case in Abbeville, AL for the NAACP and led a national campaign against sexual assault on black women. She worked for equality for her entire life. Parks’ traveled throughout Alabama to interview black people who had suffered racial terror, violence, or other injustice prior to that December day. In the years following, the Montgomery Boycotts took off, Parks continued to be a key organizer but faced many penalties including arrests, death threats, and even being forced out of her hometown. A beautiful statue commemorating her fight for racial equality was unveiled by Alabama governor Clay Ivey, see video below: - [Democratic Presidential Candidate Steve Bullock Suspends Campaign](https://finflam.com/democratic-presidential-candidate-steve-bullock-cancels-campaign/): Democratic presidential candidate Steve Bullock, the two-term governor of Montana, drops out of presidential race after falling short of qualification requirements for multiple debates. Moreover, the governor will not run for United States Senator according to his communications director. “While there were many obstacles we could not have anticipated when entering this race, it has become clear that in this moment, I won’t be able to break through to the top tier of this still-crowded field of candidates,” Bullock said in a statement. Let’s get one thing clear I heard of him the day he announced his bid for the presidency but after that, nothing. I thought he had already dropped out, to be honest with you. I suppose one thing that he wasn’t schooled on is you have to play dirty to win, but I thought h would’ve known that considering Yellowstone is filmed there. I’m kidding, but considering how vicious president Trump is and that cutthroat crowded joke of a democratic field is. “I entered this race as a voice to win back the places we lost, bridge divides and rid our system of the corrupting influence of Dark Money,” Bullock said in the statement announcing his departure from the race. “While the concerns that propelled me to enter in the first place have not changed, I leave this race filled with gratitude and optimism, inspired and energized by the good people I’ve had the privilege of meeting over the course of the campaign.” - [Will Phillip Rivers Retire or Sign With Another Team After this Season?](https://finflam.com/will-phillip-rivers-retire-or-sign-with-another-team-after-this-season/): After today’s heartbreaking loss against the Denver Broncos, Phillip Rivers’ and the Los Angeles Chargers’ chances at making the playoffs are over. The Chargers lost 23-20 in Denver against a rookie quarterback in his first game as a starter. It’s been evident the wagons have been circling the aging competitive Rivers as he has thrown 8 interceptions in his last 3 games, including today, while he has 14 picks through 12. He’s in his 17th season and not looking any better as his contract is up in Los Angeles, but will he suffer the same fate, Eli Manning? It’s difficult to say considering he is the marquee name for that team and it’s in a different market, while they’re already having a hard time selling tickets for the games, he will be a free agent after this year. Rivers has impressive numbers throughout his career but clutch moments as of late have not worked out for him. These pressure situations where he can’t deliver are staining his career as a passer in this league and as a competitor. Today was his 62nd loss by 7 or fewer points as a starting quarterback, the most by a starting QB in the Super Bowl era. He just hasn’t been able to close out games. He’s also the only quarterback out of the big three who haven’t won a Superbowl, while Eli Manning and Ben Rothlisberger. Tyrod Taylor is the backup and will more than likely start next week after today. They’re moving into their new stadium next year so it’s not out of the question they would start from scratch in a new place with a new starting quarterback at the helm. Prediction I can’t see Rivers playing for any other team but the Chargers, seeing how most of the teams who were bad have young promising quarterbacks to take them into the future. My guess is he will retire after this year. He’s been an exciting player and an aggressive one at that and is the only player I’ve ever seen say “fuck you” to the fans, I respect that, he’s a guys guy, and that’s coming from a diehard Chiefs fan who enjoys seeing Rivers get pissed. His gameplay also puts head coach Anthony Lynn’s employment in jeopardy as well. - [Julian Assange Dying in Prison ?](https://finflam.com/julian-assange-likely-to-die/): According to over 60 doctors from countries like the United States, Britain, Italy, Germany, Sweden, Sri Lanka, and Australia expressed “serious concerns about the physical and mental health of Julian Assange.” Assange is currently being held in a high-security prison in Britain after being evicted from the Ecuadorian embassy earlier this year. The doctors are demanding that the freedom fighter not stand trial and be transferred to a medical university hospital. They are claiming that he needs to be medically examined and properly taken care of. “Were such urgent assessment and treatment not to take place, we have real concerns, on the evidence currently available, that Mr. Assange could die in prison,” the letter continued. “The medical situation is thereby urgent. There is no time to lose.” Letter by Doctors Addressed to British Home Secretary Priti Patel and Diane Abbott Requesting Assange Receive Medical Treatment These medical professionals believe that the public around the world needs to be made aware of current conditions Julian is in because of what he’s been through. In May of this year, the United Nations special rapporteur on torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment Nils Melzer along with many medical professionals examined and assessed Assange. Their conclusion found that Assange did in fact show “all the symptoms typical for prolonged exposure to psychological torture.”  But of course, the British government has denied any claims that they’ve mistreated the WikiLeaks founder. This hasn’t been the only time we’ve heard something like this, in September Pamela Anderson claimed the exact same thing after she went to go see her unlikely friend. Anderson was so bothered she “didn’t want to leave him,” Anderson has been an advocate for journalists and journalist who practice this type of journalism. Assange is set to have his trial in the new year in February where he will more than likely be extradited to the US over the computer-hacking allegations. He tried to help Chelsea Manning obtain government secrets. Chelsea Manning is still being held in an American prison because she would not help the federal government make a case against Assange. I am calling for President Trump to please pardon this man, he is a freedom fighter, he is not a Russian agent, he is a constitutionalist who helped expose crimes around the world and crimes of the Bush and Obama administrations. Assange, Manning, and Snowden are all real heroes who wanted to shove in the face of the American people their poor decisions to place these idiots in the political offices which have cost us our freedoms and the privacy we are guaranteed by the Constitution had been completely disregarded. - [Border Agents Seize 150 Lbs. of Illegal Bologna](https://finflam.com/border-agents-seize-150-lbs-of-bologna/): More than 150 pounds of black market bologna seized in Texas, border agents say. But why would Mexican bologna be illegal? Mexican bologna is prohibited because it is made from pork and has the potential for introducing foreign animal diseases to the U.S. pork industry. The illegal importation could bring in foreign animal diseases with it that other living animals’ aren’t used to. Besides animals, it could potentially make us very sick with something our bodies have never experienced before, so our bodies would have no way of defending itself against it. This meat is not regulated or tested. There’s also no way of knowing how sanitary the conditions were at the place where the meat was processed. There could be any number of bacteria and diseases in the meat. However, we have to be honest this type of action is to protect American agriculture and the big money behind it. “It is important that travelers understand they should declare all items they are transporting from abroad to avoid fines and penalties. A properly declared prohibited item can be abandoned at the port without consequence,” said CBP El Paso Port Director Beverly Good. - [It's Official - Michael Bloomberg is Running for President](https://finflam.com/its-official-michael-bloomberg-is-running-for-president/): After weeks of speculation, former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg announced his campaign for the 2020 Democratic nomination this cool fall day donning a purple tie in his launch video and presenting a campaign logo that’s half blue, half red, nods to what he hopes will be a bipartisan appeal. Bloomberg is 77 years old while President Trump is 73 years old for perspective. Bloomberg’s net worth is roughly $54 billion according to forbes. The video accompanying his announcement, part of an initial $34 million ad buy where they will hit heavy in swing states in Arizona, Michigan, North Carolina, Wisconsin, and Pennsylvania. His Campaign seeks to play up his middle-class upbringing in Medford, Mass combatting Trump’s “silver spoon.” You may have more money than Trump but mark my words no money in the world can stop a political revolution from happening and that’s, MAGA. NOBODY can defeat the president who’s already in the race and you’ll suffer the same loss as well. - [Jerry Sandusky Smiles as His 30-60 Year Prison Sentence is Upheld](https://finflam.com/jerry-sandusky-smiles-as-his-30-60-year-prison-sentence-is-upheld/): Former Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky arrived at a Pennsylvania courthouse where he was resentenced to 30 to 60 years in prison for sexually abusing children, the same sentence he received after his conviction in 2012. When asked if he maintains his innocence, Jerry Sandusky said “absolutely”. Earlier this year an appeals court said mandatory minimum sentences had been improperly applied against him, obviously, they got it wrong. He was convicted of 45 counts of child sexual abuse in 2012. That sick bastard needs his ass whooped and hopefully, they put him in the general population so it can happen. The fact that I’ve even heard people defending this monster is ridiculous and they should join him. It’s people who defend these monsters besides the monsters that make these tragedies last for so long. Even with Sandusky claiming his innocence is ludacris and I’m sure haunting to the minds and hearts of the abused. Sandusky left so many things in the rubble besides his victims. Even with knowledge of Sandusky’s abuses it was not reported and not reported soon enough Penn State then fired Joe Paterno, stripped Paterno of the most wins in NCAA football history, has made the university rightfully pay over $100 million to victims of Sandusky and the pristine image of a once-revered institution of education and athletics is no more, simply tainted forever. I hope you burn in hell you lying bastard and pay for every piece of damage you ever did to hurt someone. - [Nikki Haley Under Fire For Pulling A Hillary Clinton with Private Email](https://finflam.com/nikki-haley-under-fire-for-pulling-a-hillary-clinton-with-private-email/): While she was Trump’s ambassador to the United Nations, Nikki Haley sent classified information over an unsecured email system because she forgot her password, new emails reveal. Hillary used multiple devises to send and receive classified material. When she received a subpoena to protect those items she destroyed them along with 30,000 emails and gets away with it. Comey turned a blind eye & she has no regret shame or responsibility. The information was revealed because an organization called American Oversight made a request through the Freedom of Information Act. This mistake clearly could have been prevented and should have, it’s very lazy that she didn’t get things sorted first and this looks really bad on the Trump administration. This mistake will cost her a chance at the presidency in 2024. Moreover, even a chance at the Vice President position because she was sloppy. Because she thought it was an inconvenience to know it or change it is not an excuse. She’s speaking about nuclear missiles regarding North Korea and she went and sent information over those wires that aren’t secure is mind-boggling. She claimed in her book her approaches to foreign leaders were stern enough that it got things done, except the story that’s actually revealed regarding the emails about Russia supporting the North Koran sanctions. The emails say something different. Haley started arranging to share intelligence with Russia about the July 4 North Korean missile test: “I will try and reach out to Russia wed [Wednesday] and see if they want it. Would aim for the end of the week.” Daily Beast – Christopher Dickey The president needs to make sure this doesn’t happen again and have every member of his administration reviewed to prevent this issue from happening in the future. This looks so bad! - [Trump to award National Medal of Arts to actor Jon Voight](https://finflam.com/just-in-trump-to-award-national-medal-of-arts-to-actor-jon-voight/): After going two years without giving the National Medal of Arts, President Trump is planning to award several, including to “the actor and MAGA enthusiast Jon Voight,” The Atlantic reports, adding that “appears to have ignored” input from the committee. Trump will award the National Medal of Arts to the actor, who famously said the president is the best the nation has had since Abraham Lincoln. “Our country is stronger, safer and with more jobs because our president has made his every move correct,” Voight said of Trump’s presidency earlier this year. In a statement released by the white house Sunday they described why Voight deserves it, “Captivating audiences, he has given us insights into the richness of the human mind and heart.” Say what you want about the actor but one thing is clear he can act and they aren’t forgettable performances either. Just place Mickey Donovan under his credits and that’s enough for me. President Trump has taken flack for his picks since he apparently bypassed the committee that recommends award recipients to presidents and when the committee members “they saw some as partisan political considerations or a lack of diversity” among Trump’s picks. - [Jeffrey Epstein Guards Arrested for Death](https://finflam.com/jeffrey-epstein-guards-arrested-for-death/): 2 guards who were supposed to monitor Jeffrey Epstein in prison before he killed himself have been arrested for their alleged failure to conduct regular checks on the pedophile. These arrests are important because they turned a blind eye and I’m sure were paid off or threatened to have this murder look like a suicide. They supposedly fell asleep for hours and for sure falsified records to cover up what they had done according to reports. These guards aren’t the only ones who should stand trial, they should be charging every single one of Epstein’s co-conspirators and thrown in prison for the rest of their lives. What’s interesting is that CNN reported that “ at least one federal prison worker on duty the night before Jeffrey Epstein was found dead in his prison cell was offered a plea deal in connection with the multimillionaire’s death.” The plea deal was declined. The “official” ruling of Epstein’s death was suicide however Epstein’s brother hired well know pathologist Michael Baden to re-examine the body and found that Epstein indeed was “strangled”. Dr. Baden’s findings found that the evidence discovered does not support findings concluding that Epstein killed himself, saying in 50 years he’s never seen injuries like the ones Epstein experienced in suicidal hangings, where three bones were broken in an alleged suicide by hanging. Baden also added that there were hemorrhages in Epstein’s eyes that are also more common in strangulation than in hangings. The truth will come out! - [Sweden Drops Investigation of Julian Assange!](https://finflam.com/sweden-drops-investigation-of-julian-assange/): Swedish prosecutor says she has dropped the Assange rape probe. Now let him go free and Chelsea Manning! The whole thing was an excuse to arrest Assange and then extradite him to the US faster and easier, it’s all been bull shit. The investigation was first opened in 2010 but closed in 2017. It was then reopened in earlier this year after Assange was removed from the Ecuadorean embassy in London. Prosecutor Eva-Marie Persson said on Tuesday that she believed the victim’s story but that the passage of nearly 10 years means corroborating evidence in the case has weakened and wouldn’t lead to a conviction. Assange has long denied any wrongdoing in the case against him. His legal battles aren’t over though. He’s facing a possible extradition to the US from Britain on charges that he conspired to break into a classified government computer. There is no reason why he should remain locked up. He should not have even been there in the first place. The British, Australian, Swedish and many other governments and judiciaries have lots to answer for along the hit job he’s had to endure. Once he is extradited to the United States and charged and convicted Trump will pardon him after he destroys the deep state with his testimony or his ace in the hole as I’ve been saying for years now. - [President Trump Says He Will “Strongly Consider” Testifying in Impeachment Inquiry](https://finflam.com/president-trump-says-he-will-strongly-consider-testifying-in-impeachment-inquiry/): Trump says, “I like the idea & will, in order to get Congress focused again, strongly consider it!” a standing invitation from House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to testify in the impeachment inquiry. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said on Face The Nation or “DeFace The Nation” according to 45, that President Trump is an “imposter” who insults people because “he knows full well that he’s in that office way over his head. However, the president may want to rethink testifying simply because the democrats are foaming at the mouth to try and trick him into testifying so they can question him about whether or not he “lied” in the Mueller investigation. The Democrats are still trying to get their hands on the grand jury records regarding Trump’s written testimony to Mueller. If they get the records, they’re looking to file for additional impeachment charges against the President, which to me says that this impeachment inquiry is all a sham. Although a federal judge did rule last month that the Justice Department had to hand over the confidential Mueller documents to the House, the Trump administration appealed and the matter is pending before the U.S. Court of Appeals in Washington, D.C. Fallout From Week 1 of Impeachment After the first week of public impeachment hearings, 70% of Americans think Trump’s request that Ukraine‘s president should investigate political opponent Joe Biden was wrong, a new ABC News/Ipsos poll has found. Meanwhile, 90% of Americans believe that the news networks spew bull shit since 93% of their coverage of the president has been negatively implementing a false narrative overall of the president in my opinion. If they think 70% is legit, what about his base whom they trash on a daily basis and constantly argue would never turn against the man? How is that poll legit at all? I smell bologna. Funny that the Des Moines Reporter said that in an Iowa Poll 60% of registered Iowa Republicans say the impeachment inquiry will make it easier for Trump to win re-election. Among likely Iowa Democratic caucusgoers, 45% say it will make it easier for a Democrat to win. - [Massive Prince Andrew Interview - Andrew Denies Knowing Epstein Was a Pedophile](https://finflam.com/prince-andrew-denies-sleeping-with-epstein-girl/): Prince Andrew tells the BBC that he has “no recollection” of meeting Virginia Roberts Giuffre, who says Epstein paid her $15,000 after she had sex with Andrew in 2001 when she was 17. During the interview with Emily Maitlis, filmed at Buckingham Palace on Thursday, Andrew faced honest questions about his links with a known pedophile, Jeffrey Epstein, who was found dead in his prison cell in New York earlier this year where he was being held on sex trafficking charges. Having “no recollection” cannot be proven. It does however cleverly divert attention away from the fact that Andrew clearly did meet the young woman in question. If you aren’t able to deny the meeting you deny your “recollection”. His lawyers briefed him damn well but only if they could’ve prepped his facial expressions that told the story. Virginia Giuffre is one of many women who have said they were abused by Epstein, and she also claimed in court, under oath, gave in detail the dealings with Epstein’s circle specifically the Prince. However, those allegations were thrown out several years ago because the presiding judge claimed they were “immaterial and impertinent” in that civil case. Prince Andrew had the nerve to say he never knew what Epstein was about nor did anyone else know and denied throwing a birthday party for Epateins girlfriend, Gishlaine Maxwell. If that’s not trying to clear the room for future key witnesses I don’t know what the hell it is. The interviewer asked the prince why did he continue to be friends with Epstein even after his conviction and he says he “let the side down.” Is that side of the pedo elite trafficking ring? Because we all know you’re more than likely involved in it. The prince also said it was the “honorable and right thing to do” probably because you knew he had dirt on you and you wanted to keep doing the slimy and grimy things to these little girls. That’s called sickness and addiction. I give it up to the interviewer, Maitlis, who hit Andrew with every question that needed to be asked but the real questioning needs to come from police and prosecutors who aren’t dirty and do their jobs to get to the bottom of this. Corruption was hidden for centuries maybe even longer now it’s waved in your face because they don’t care and you can’t touch these people. This sick bastard showed zero remorse for these victims and it’s sickening. These people are soulless creatures. He was entangled deep with Epstein and Maxwell that he was on his plane many times been to both homes of both the procurer of the children and pedo himself. He said he is willing to give sworn testimony then let’s see it happen, do a lie detector test while you’re at it. Watch the complete interview down below: Donate Below! - [Clive Owen To Play Bill Clinton In ‘Impeachment: American Crime Story’ On FX](https://finflam.com/8194/): Oscar nominee Clive Owen will play Bill Clinton opposite Beanie Feldstein’s Monica Lewinsky in FX’s IMPEACHMENT: AMERICAN CRIME STORY. Owens received the Oscar nomination for his role in Closer that played opposite Julia Roberts, Natalie Portman and Jude Law. The success of this franchise has been indisputable so it should be really good especially considering that The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story, won nine Emmy awards. Owen joins Sarah Paulson, who will play Linda Tripp, and Annaleigh Ashford, who will play Paula Jones in the limited series, on which Lewinsky serves as a producer. The role of Hillary Clinton is currently being cast. Filming on Impeachment, from Fox 21 Television Studios/FX Production, is set to begin in late March. The limited series is currently slated to premiere on Sunday, September 27, 2020, about a month out from the next U.S. Presidential election, but Murphy recently indicated the date may be in flux as the filming schedule has changed.  We can only hope that producers and writers are extremely transparent about what happened and expose the real truth about the Clintons. - [Roger Stone Found Guilty on Seven Counts- Faces 50 Years](https://finflam.com/roger-stone-found-guilty-on-seven-counts/): Roger Stone found guilty on seven counts, including lying to Congress, witness tampering, and obstruction of a proceeding. Mueller brought the charges against Stone in January. Stone pleaded not guilty to them all, and once vowed he would be “vindicated” at trial. Stone is now the sixth Trump associate convicted on charges stemming from former Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election. It should be noted that even if these people did get convicted, they were convicted of other crimes, none relating to Russian interference or being Russian spies. Shortly after Stone’s conviction, President Trump responded on Twitter, “So they now convict Roger Stone of lying and want to jail him for many years to come. Well, what about Crooked Hillary, Comey, Strzok, Page, McCabe, Brennan, Clapper, Shifty Schiff, Ohr & Nellie, Steele & all of the others, including even Mueller himself? Didn’t they lie? ….A double standard like never seen before in the history of our Country?” Stone’s sentencing is scheduled for Feb. 6, 2020, just over a year after his dawn arrest on Jan. 25 of this year. He faces up to 50 years in prison according to the statutory maximum, but legal experts have told ABC News the actual sentence is likely going to be much lower. The federal judge, Amy Alexander, who placed the gag order on Stone is going to enforce the order even after his conviction. Since Stone has the tattoo of Richard Nixon on his back, I wonder if he’ll honestly get a tattoo of President Trump on his body? - [Trump Asking Supreme Court to Block Subpoena for his Taxes is Right!](https://finflam.com/8170/): President Trump is asking the Supreme Court to block a New York district attorney from enforcing a subpoena for his tax returns. Re: subpoena for his tax returns, Trump legal team files a 179-page brief arguing that “he is absolutely immune from all stages of state criminal process while in office.” Congress can have access to 8 years of Trump’s tax records, an appeals court ordered so they are going back to 2011 from his accounting firm. His lawyers are arguing this is unprecedented and unconstitutional. Now the supreme court will decide whether they like it or not that sitting president can be prosecuted or even investigated for crimes they may have done or not. None of this has gone the president’s way, he’s already lost every appeal in the courts prior to this and has lost another case wanting the financials for the exact same firm. That case deals with whether or not payoffs we’re made to Stormy Daniels and Karen McDougal according to the AP. With the impeachment “witch hunt” continuing, the president has something positive to talk about since their star witness was destroyed by Jim Jordan yesterday. I’m with the president’s lawyers this has and is politically motivated how is it not? Most of the people in Washington who are for this impeachment hoax don’t like President Trump’s character because it reminds them of their own life of fiction since he doesn’t pull any punches, he tells it like it is and you can’t handle a loss that was almost three years ago! Get Over It! However, if it does go bad and he is impeached by the House he will have to see the Supreme Court justice’s on more than one occasion. Tell me how his information is important and necessary to attain? Because all this was before he was president. Why do you need to go back to 2011? Was he president then? No! The government thinks they can bully anyone they want but guess what he punches back and does it quicker and harder. They’ve met their match. We all know Donald Trump messed with dirty people, Americans aren’t stupid, but there has been zero evidence proving he has done so while taking office. But that’s no justification to do the things the Democrats have purposely and continuously do to tarnish him, his voters, supporters, and presidency. - [Catholic Bishop Hired by Pope Francis to Investigate Child Abuse is Accused of Sexual Abuse](https://finflam.com/catholic-bishop-hired-to-investigate-child-abuse-is-accused-of-sexual-abuse/): A Roman Catholic Bishop, Nicholas DiMarzio, from Brooklyn who was named by Pope Francis to investigate the church’s response to clergy sexual abuse in Buffalo, New York, has himself been accused of sexual abuse of a child. The attorney, Mitchell Garabedian, who represents the abused victim, Mark Matzek, said these crimes took place in the mid-’70s when DiMarzio was working in Jersey City at the time. Matzek claims that DiMarzio and a fellow priest named Albert Mark who is now dead committed these devilish crimes. Garabedian will file next month as New Jersey enacts it’s “look back” period in which sex abuse victims will be permitted to file lawsuits without regard to the statute of limitations, which typically limits the amount of time in which an alleged victim may file suit according to the AP. Matzek is suing for $20 million for his damages. These alleged crimes took place while Matzek was an altar boy and a student at St. Nicholas school. If these allegations turn out to be true, I hope that more victims stand up and expose these pedophiles who falsely work in the name of Jesus Christ. They all have a hot, miserable eternal hell to look forward to. You have to ask yourself with the information that’s out there about the catholic hiding’s of priests names, shouldn’t they already of known about DiMarzio? So why would Pope Francis assign him this role as investigator of another diocese under fire for sexual abuse? It looks to me that it’s what it’s always been, an inside job. It’s a cover-up. The AP also wrote that “Maria Margiotta, the spokeswoman for the Newark Archdiocese, said it has received Garabedian’s letter and reported Matzek’s allegations to law enforcement.” I’ve said quite a few times that as a Catholic I’ve been disgusted and will always be disgusted by people who commit these crimes and those who protect them. Pope Francis is not a leader he’s an enabler to those he protects and he continues to protect these pedophiles going back all the way to his days in South America. Francis needs to GO! This “oversight” I’m sure they’ll claim, cannot be overlooked. - [Nikki Haley: “I was Asked by Rex Tillerson & John Kelly to Take Sides Against the President”](https://finflam.com/nikki-haley-i-was-asked-by-cabinet-members-to-take-sides-against-the-president/): The former United Nations ambassador opened up about her relationship with former top White House aides John Kelly and Rex Tillerson on CBS Sunday Morning. Nikki claimed in her new book, “With All Due Respect”, they attempted to recruit her to “save the country” by undermining President Trump. Nikki Haley told Norah O’Donnell, “Kelly and Tillerson confided in me that when they resisted the president, they weren’t being insubordinate, they were trying to save the country.” Rex Tillerson also told her that people would “die” if Trump was unchecked, Haley wrote. John Kelley responded after these comments we’re made. “If providing the president with the best and most open, legal and ethical staffing advice from across the [government] so he could make an informed decision is ‘working against Trump,’ then guilty as charged,” John Kelley Listen I respect the loyalty from both sides but I lost all respect when Nikki walked out before the Palestinian representative was even able to speak, that’s trashy diplomacy. Ironically that was the same day the U.S. opened its embassy in Jerusalem. Regardless of what I know and what I believe Haley is being booked as a contender for the presidency in 2024 by many people including myself as I wrote in a previous article listing all other potential candidates for 2024. She’s been a governor and an ambassador and for some more than just a friend to Israel. She’s been underestimated by her passion since the beginning so I’d surprised if she didn’t win it or give a run for the money. Her loyalty to President Trump is also an added bonus for the former Ambassador. - [Nikki Haley to CBS “There's Nothing that Warrants the Death Penalty for the President.”](https://finflam.com/nikki-haley-to-cbs-theres-nothing-that-warrants-the-death-penalty-for-the-president/): In an excerpt from a CBS interview that will air tonight on CBS Evening News, former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley ridiculed the notion of impeaching President Trump. “On what? You’re going to impeach a president for asking for a favor that didn’t happen and – and giving money and it wasn’t withheld?” She went on to say, “Impeachment is, like, the death penalty for a public official. When you look at the transcript, there’s nothing in that transcript that warrants the death penalty for the president.” The outspoken singer and apparent captain obvious, John Legend who he and his wife have had a public battle with President Trump came out on Twitter attempting to rebut the comments by Haley. He continued in the tweet to say, “You seem like a very bright person. You obviously know he’s not morally or intellectually fit for office. I wish you would admit it for the sake of the nation and your own credibility.” Legend has become a joke especially amid his latest outbursts against the president, he’s not who he thinks he is, on a stage, he thinks he has but doesn’t. You can’t take a loss because acceptance is only beneficial when SJW makes a cause that seems suitable yet going completely keyboard is always justified, right? The fact is President Trump will win in 2020 and nothing will come of this. Nobody can beat him, and that’s what they hate. - [A Second Man Accuses Jim Jordan of Ignoring OSU Abuse After Masturbation](https://finflam.com/a-second-man-accuses-jim-jordan-of-ignoring-osu-abuse-after-masturbation/): A professional referee says that disgraced doctor Richard Strauss masturbated in front of him in a shower after a wrestling match at Ohio State University, and he reported the encounter directly to Rep. Jim Jordan, who was then the assistant coach. This goes back to the month of May when a report came out finding that Dr. Richard Strauss groped, ogled or otherwise sexually mistreated at least 177 male students. Investigators found that Strauss’ abuse went on from 1979 to 1997 and took place at various locations across campus, including examining rooms, locker rooms, showers, and saunas. Strauss, among other things, contrived to get young men to strip naked and groped them sexually. The report concluded that scores of Ohio State personnel knew of complaints and concerns about Strauss’ conduct as early as 1979 but failed for years to investigate or take meaningful action. Strauss killed himself in 2005 nearly a decade after he was allowed to retire with honors. He was 67. This is absolutely sickening and the fact if he did know something, Jordan needs to be done with. This reminds me of the Sandusky incident where Joe Paterno was told but did nothing which in turn wiped his record clean from being the most winningest college football coach ever. Strauss is lucky he killed himself because he would’ve been killed in prison by people who don’t play. - [Jeff Sessions is Back! He's Running for U.S. Senate](https://finflam.com/jeff-sessions-is-back-hes-running-for-u-s-senate/): The former Senator, former Trump cabinet member, and former Attorney General Jeff Sessions is officially running for United States Senate in Alabama, again. We haven’t really heard from sessions since he left, which I’m sure President Trump really likes. Even with the outbursts at Sessions, he was always loyal to the President. In the ad, Sessions addressed the camera and said, “When I left President Trump’s Cabinet, did I write a tell-all book? No. Did I go on CNN and attack the president? Nope. Have I said a cross word about our president? Not one time.” He went on to explain, “I’ll tell you why: First, that would be dishonorable. I was there to serve his agenda, not mine. Second, the president is doing a great job for America and Alabama, and he has my strong support.” It will be interesting if the president will be forgiving towards Sessions or not given the fact that he can truly hold a grudge. Would Sessions be able to win without an endorsement by Trump? I’m not sure, but Trump is still incredibly popular in the state of Alabama. While others in the field are mocking and criticizing Sessions’ history with President Trump he is still showing support to Trump. Remember Sessions was the first sitting Senator who backed Trump in 2016. - [President Trump Ordered to pay $2 million for Violating Charities Law](https://finflam.com/8091/): A New York state judge has ordered President Donald Trump to pay $2 million to a collection of non-profit organizations as part of a settlement with the New York state attorney general’s office to resolve a civil lawsuit that alleged “persistent” violations of charities law. The lawsuit alleged that the Trumps violated state and federal campaign finance laws in 2016 by using the Donald J. Trump Foundation’s tax-exempt status “as little more than a checkbook to serve Mr. Trump’s business and political interests.” The Trump Foundation agreed to dissolve last December in compliance with the lawsuit. The President said it’s been a politically motivated hit job by New York’s current and former Attorney Generals Letitia James and Eric Schneiderman. Trump has flipped the decision saying he will be happy to “donate $2 million” to these charities below: U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum Children’s Aid Society City Meals on Wheels United Negro College Fund United Way of Capital Area Army Emergency Relief Martha’s Table Give an Hour - [Senator John Kennedy mocks Nancy Pelosi: 'It must suck to be that dumb’](https://finflam.com/senator-john-kennedy-mocks-nancy-pelosi-it-must-suck-to-be-that-dumb/): Senator John Kennedy defended calling Speaker Nancy Pelosi “dumb” at a rally with President Donald Trump in his home state of Louisiana Wednesday evening. Kennedy started off by praising the president and his intelligence then went about his performance in the White House. “In three short years, President Trump has doubled the growth in the greatest economy in all of human history,” Kennedy boasted before asking, “and do you know what our Democratic friends have done for him? Speaker Nancy Pelosi is trying to impeach him.” John Kennedy “I didn’t mean it as disrespectful, I didn’t mean it as disrespectful at all,” Kennedy said Thursday. To be fair he did premise the entire thing by saying he didn’t mean any disrespect, just saying. But not everybody agrees with Kennedy’s sentiment about Speaker Pelosi. Former Missouri Senator Claire McCaskill and Ohio Democrat Sherrod Brown was “disappointed” with how his fellow senator got swept up in the negativity: ‘He’s smarter than that, he’s funnier than that in person, he seems to have more principles than that… I guess, when you stand next to Donald Trump and you have that kind of crowd reaction, you play to it.’ Sherrod Brown Brown went on to say that he believes Pelosi to be the best leader Congress has seen in the past century. The fact that you think that she is, well fine, because you’re entitled to think whatever you want. My response to that is what the hell is wrong with you Sherrod? Sen. Claire McCaskill threw an insult back at Kennedy, saying: “It would take someone dumber than a rock to think that was not disrespectful. Talking to you John.” Claire McCaskill - [Lori Loughlin Will Fight Newest Charges In Court](https://finflam.com/lori-laughlin-will-fight-new-charges-in-court/): Lori Loughlin and her husband will contest new charges brought today in regards to the college admissions scandal. While they previously pleaded not guilty to fraud and money laundering, these other charges of bribery seem as if they forcing her to cave under pressure. I don’t agree that she paid $500,000 to get their two daughters into the University of Southern California as fake athletic recruits, but I do respect her fight. Is her fight really benefiting her and her husband though? Lawyers for Loughlin and Mossimo Giannulli filed court documents Friday saying the couple plans to plead not guilty to charges of conspiracy to commit federal program bribery. The couple also waived their right to appear at a Nov. 20 arraignment. - [Pathologist Hired By Jeffery Epstein's Brother Says Death “Points to Homicide”](https://finflam.com/pathologist-hired-by-jeffery-epsteins-brother-says-death-points-to-homicide/): Mark Epstein the brother and only kin of Jeffery Epstein who is set to inherit $500,000,000 from Epstein’s estate, has been concerned for his safety along with many others regarding the apparent “suicide” by his brother. Mark has constantly asked federal authorities to investigate the mysterious hanging of the sex trafficker, but claims they have not fully done their job. Mark Epstein who has not been able to obtain the EMS or hospital report, decided to hire a forensic pathologist, Dr. Michael Baden, to oversee his brother’s autopsy confirming suspicions most people knew. Baden, 85, has participated in 20,000 autopsies among some of the country’s most infamous death investigations, including the congressional inquiry into the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, take that as you will. Dr. Baden’s findings found that the evidence discovered does not support findings concluding that Epstein killed himself, saying in 50 years he’s never seen injuries like the ones Epstein experienced in suicidal hangings, where three bones were broken in an alleged suicide by hanging. Baden also added that there were hemorrhages in Epstein’s eyes that are also more common in strangulation than in hangings. Baden has been critical of the processing of Epstein’s death particularly with the medical examiner, Barbar Sampson, whose findings she is sticking by, but Baden refutes her hypocrisy. “The autopsy did not support suicide, that’s what she put down. Then Dr. Sampson changed it a week later, manner of death to suicide. The brother has been trying to find out why that changed. … What was the evidence?” Dr. Baden Where are the are two corrections officers who fell asleep after Epstein had been reported to attempt suicide previously? Why would they let EMS, move the body and destroy evidence that’s there and not take photos? There needs to be transparency concerning Epstein’s death and the federal government cannot be allowed to continue to not pay attention to the concerns of the American people, we matter and we aren’t stupid. We want answers and we want the truth! - [Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey Says It's Done With Political Advertising](https://finflam.com/twitter-ceo-says-its-done-with-political-advertising/): Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey announced that the social network will not accept political ads starting on November 22, and promised more details when the final rules are published in two weeks. Dorsey pointed to a slew of issues that make political advertising a dicey proposition, including algorithmic targeting, misinformation, and deepfakes. It’s somewhat unclear what, exactly, will count as a “political” ad but Dorsey noted that Twitter is stopping ads regarding “issues,” even from non-candidates. “We considered stopping only candidate ads, but issue ads present a way to circumvent,” Dorsey tweeted. “Additionally, it isn’t fair for everyone but candidates to buy ads for issues they want to push. So we’re stopping these too.” On the flip side the social media giants decision stands in stark contrast to the approach taken by Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg. Zuckerberg gave a speech at Georgetown University earlier in October, informing me that the his company considered banning political ads but he believes that the company shouldn’t decide what speech is acceptable or not (laughs). Dorsey fired shots at Zuckerberg’s controversial statements, saying, “It‘s not credible for us to say: ‘We’re working hard to stop people from gaming our systems to spread misleading info, but if someone pays us to target and force people to see their political ad…well…they can say whatever they want!’” With Dorsey’s decision, this leaves room for more competition and I wonder if someone like a Parler would consider jumping in to take over the reins for political advertising on their platform? Parler’s audience albeit a conservative application would be able to make money and grow. - [Jane Fonda Arrested for Third Time Today with Ted Danson](https://finflam.com/jane-fonda-arrested-for-third-time-today-with-ted-danson/): Fonda’s arrest marks the third Friday in a row that the actress has clashed with police during a protest in the nation’s capital, this time she wasn’t alone, Ted Danson was arrested too. Danson who has done humanitarian work for Oceana said, “All of this is inconvenient. It’s inconvenient for politicians to stop taking money from fossil fuels.” The two were arrested during an event called Fire Drill Fridays, which are organized by Fonda in an effort to get politicians to address climate change. Capitol Police released a statement on Friday afternoon that read: ‘Fonda and Danson were among 32 people arrested for allegedly unlawfully demonstrating in the intersection of East Capitol and First Streets.’ The demonstrators are being charged with crowding, obstructing or incommoding, which are classified as misdemeanors.  Fonda has been in support of the Black Panthers, protested Vietnam, invoked in anti-nuclear demonstrations and marched for rights of native Americans, female rights and the rights of soldiers. - [Alex Smith Will Play for the Denver Broncos or Chicago Bears in 2020](https://finflam.com/heres-who-alex-smith-should-play-for-once-he-returns/): Suffering a compound leg fracture then going through 17 surgeries later to repair it and being the 3rd most winningest quarterback in the past 12 years in the NFL, I fully see Alex Smith making a full recovery and playing professional football again. It’s undeniable the mental toughness Smith possesses and his will to overcome his biggest hurdle right now and that’s returning. He was recently praised for his determination to return to the game he loves by current interim Redskins coach Bill Callahan. “I’ve never seen a player with that type of will — he wills himself to do things, and he’s a great example for players and for people in general to emulate and to follow, …I’ve got more respect for Alex than you can even imagine.” Bill Callahan – Washington Redskins Interim Head Coach Destinations Does he stay with the Redskins? Maybe, I doubt it though. I could see him playing with perhaps two other teams, but who? Denver Broncos At the time Alex Smith was looking for a new home it appeared he was going to be a good fit for the Broncos but Chiefs Chairman and CEO Clark Hunt strongly implied that his organization was unwilling to consider bolstering a division rival. News flash he’s not with Kansas City anymore! The Broncos and John Elway had even offered cornerback Aqib Talib and a second-round draft pick for Smith. It’s not out the question altogether yet either, it’s very likely. What a way to prove himself though, to go to the mile-high city and end up facing his apprentice in Patrick Mahomes his former head coach Andy Reid and the Chiefs two times a year. Elway’s time is numbered as General Manager of the organization and Smith returning once he’s 100% is his best shot in my opinion to turning the organization around. Smith may have bought his body extra playing time since he was abruptly given time to heal due to his leg injury. He would do a good job mentoring Drew Lock as well. Chicago Bears You would ask why right? Well, his name is Matt Nagy the Chicago Bears head coach! The man who ran the offense for Smith when he had his best year ever in his career in Kansas City. Smith has backed Nagy and what he brought to Chicago even from afar in Washington. However, Mitchell Trubisky seems to be going into a major slump and regressed tremendously. I’ve said it before that Alex Smith is the ultimate professional and let him play out his career there in the meantime he would be able to mentor a young quarterback like he’s done with Kaepernick and Mahomes. Another plus for Alex playing for in Chicago would be the stellar defense they possess that would limit pressure on Alex having to do everything especially since he really hasn’t had a great defense anywhere he’s played for a long period of time. He can certainly make them a contender. Why not Washington? Why not? Because they have four quarterbacks on their roster and Haskins is the up and comer that they are hoping to carry the franchise in the near future. The other reason is with Gruden fired and the rest of the franchise being the way that it is, they don’t know how to run an organization. - [Julian Assange Headed to America after Extradition Postponement Denied](https://finflam.com/julian-assange-headed-to-america-after-extradition-postponement-denied/): Freedom fighter and WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange appeared in court yesterday regarding his timeframe for his extradition hearing to the United States. He had asked for an extension but was denied overall with a few tweaks. The Wikileaks founder was not looking as the Assange of late being cleanly shaven and in a blue suit. He appeared fragile not really being able to put a sentence together. When he entered the courtroom an hour earlier, he raised his fist to his supporters in the public gallery, many of whom returned the gesture. However, he did have this to say, “This is not equitable what’s happening here,” he added along with not being able to “think properly” in prison. Several weeks ago his friend Pamela Anderson came out and said that Assange was being psychologically tortured in his high-security prison in London. Assange, 48-years-old is being charged in the U.S. under the Espionage Act with conspiring to receive, obtaining and disclosing classified information supplied by whistleblower Chelsea Manning. Some of the information contained names of people in Afghanistan, Iraq, China, Syria and elsewhere who had confidentially provided information to the U.S. government. Manning was sentenced to 35 years before her sentence was commuted by Obama. Manning has been in jail since May after refusing to testify against Julain Assange to a grand jury. Corruption by governments must be exposed and that’s what they have done, there is no telling when manning will be released. The cause for freedom and the protection of all people from corrupt governments ensures the constitution is still a valid document for every American and perhaps the noblest fight of all. The extradition hearing is still set for February 24, 2020, Assange doesn’t have access to a computer and isn’t permitted to speak to his U.S. lawyers by telephone. We wish you all the luck Julian, Godspeed. It’s looking like you’ll be here sooner than you hoped, here’s hoping that you have an ace in the hole still. - [Mitt Romney Revealed to have Secret Twitter Account - Pierre Delecto](https://finflam.com/mitt-romney-revealed-to-have-secret-twitter-account/): Well it appears Mitt Romney has been undercover for some time especially after an account on Twitter had been detected as another alias for the former presidential candidate, the name, Pierre Delecto. Romney, I think that’s his name, used the Delecto account to like critical tweets about the president, while also occasionally defending himself against detractors. By early Monday, the unusual pseudonym was a trending moment on Twitter and had been mentioned in more than 47,000 tweets. Ashley Feinberg from Slate.com had figured out the connection between the two after Romney admitted having another account to the Atlantic reporter McKay Coppins. According to Coppins, Romney shrugged off Trump’s insults and grabbed an iPad off his desk during the interview. “He explained that he uses a secret Twitter account — ‘What do they call me, a lurker?’ — to keep tabs on the political conversation,” Coppins wrote. Romney has since made the account private, I’m wondering what other tweets he sent out that he may not be wanting the people to see. Feinberg is also the same woman who discovered the secret twitter account by former FBI director James Comey with the name, Reinhold Niebuhr. Besides Romney admitting to the account he never disclosed the name, but he gave her enough clues saying he followed 668 people including members of the media and athletes. Points for the name Senator, but just be a man and go after whoever you want, Trump does it all the time. - [Michael Jordan Opens Medical Clinics for the Underprivileged](https://finflam.com/michael-jordan-opens-medical-clinic-for-the-underprivileged/): People talk about Lebron this and Lebron that, Michael Jordan never needed to put his good deeds out for everyone to see them. However, as of yesterday, the true G.O.A.T. became emotional as he opened up two clinics that he started in Charlotte. The clinics are located in low-income neighborhoods where the residents will be able to attain access to preventive care especially for those uninsured or underinsured. “The money is not the issue to me. It’s the commitment to be able to make a difference and make an impact to a community that in the future will make an impact on the city of Charlotte,” said Jordan, who owns the hometown Hornets. ” … This is a very emotional thing for me to be able to give back to a community that has supported me over the years.” Jordan cited a 2014 study by Harvard and the University of California at Berkeley that poor children in Charlotte have the worst odds of those in any large U.S. city to lift themselves from poverty. The report led to the creation of a Charlotte-Mecklenburg task force to address the city’s economic-mobility challenges. Michael Jordan being the multi-billionaire that he is, never had to do this, but this goes to the quality of the man he’s always been. He is the Greatest! The Great one vowed to do more, saying “this is just the start of a battle of being able to touch as many people as we can.” “I can only give in gratitude for what I can never repay.” Jordan’s philanthropic history includes a 13-year run of the Michael Jordan Celebrity Invitational charity golf tournament and the Jordan Institute for Families at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill’s School of Social Work, founded in 1996. As a player, Jordan also once donated his entire salary in the 2001-02 season to 9/11-related charitable groups. Thank you Michael! - [Felicity Huffman Begins Prison Sentence for “Varsity Blues” College Scam](https://finflam.com/felicity-huffman-to-begin-her-two-week-prison-sentence-today/): Actress Felicity Huffman reported to a federal prison in Dublin, California, on Tuesday to begin serving a two-week sentence for her role in the college admissions scam, a representative said. Felicity Huffman and Lori Loughlin are the two biggest names in this college scam. They and at least 40 people were charged in a nationwide college admissions exam scandal. Huffman was sentenced in September after pleading guilty to a charge of conspiracy to commit mail fraud and honest services mail fraud. “I am ashamed of the pain I have caused my daughter, my family, my friends, my colleagues and the educational community,” Huffman says. Felicity Huffman and 13 other defendants agreed to plead guilty to their respective charges. This is nothing, its a fraud and a white-collar crime that’s taken the opportunity away from obviously more deserving people, this doesn’t level the playing field whatsoever. “Nothing discloses real character like the use of power. Most people can bear adversity; but if you wish to know what a man really is give him power”. -Robert G. Ingersoll Even though I didn’t see or hear anything on whether William H. Macy was involved, how was he not involved in this? Even if not directly he had to have known about it but no prison time for him, am I right? Well, it’s done and it’s setting a horrible precedent because if Lori Laughlin, who on the other hand, pleaded not guilty and gets two weeks the system will show its bias over these kinds of crime where justice is never served. There is almost no chance in hell that Laughlin will not do any time especially after spending $500k on two children. Listen I understand this stuffy has happened for years but that doesn’t make it right. Justice needs to be served appropriately and it can start with Laughlin and her husband. - [John Bolton Revealed as the Whistleblower!](https://finflam.com/john-bolton-the-whistleblower/): According to Fiona Hill, President Trump’s top Russian adviser testified to the House investigators that the snitch was none other than President Trump’s former national security adviser John Bolton who. Former National Security Adviser John Bolton was so disturbed by Rudy Giuliani’s efforts to get the Ukrainians to investigate President Donald Trump’s political opponents that he called it a “drug deal,” Fiona Hill reportedly told Congress on Monday. Bolton instructed Fiona Hill to notify the chief lawyer for the National Security Council that Rudy Giuliani was working with Mick Mulvaney on a rogue operation with legal implications, Hill told the investigators. “I am not part of whatever drug deal Rudy and Mulvaney are cooking up,” John Bolton told Fiona Hill to tell White House lawyers, NYT reports. Bolton even described Guiliani to Hill as a “hand grenade” that’s going to “blow everybody up.” House investigators are now trying to decide whether to question Bolton, The Washington Post reports. The former presidential candidate and former New York City mayor is now punching back after Hill also testified that Bolton had strongly opposed Giuliani’s successful push to have Trump remove America’s ambassador to Kyiv, Marie Yovanovitch. Yovanovitch had a reputation for fighting corruption in Ukraine. “I don’t know Fiona and can’t figure out what she is talking about,” Giuliani told the Post on Monday night, adding that he believes she was out of the loop when it came to Ukraine, at least compared with Sondland. “She just didn’t know,” Giuliani said, reiterating his assertion that he was working on orders from the State Department. I wouldn’t trust shit Bolton says, he’s a warmonger and someone who has a history of lies that have caused thousands to die, ala weapons of mass destruction, Iraq, Afghanistan and so on. He was so mad that President Trump wanted to remove troops from the middle east he threw an absolute fit. You’re a snitch who didn’t get his way and now you’re bitter because this continuous HIT JOB you and all of the deep state have been trying to stick to the President, is going nowhere. You have achieved extra drama but you’re blind to the fact you and the others will have failed come 2020. Teflon Don??✊ - [Hanoi Jane Fonda Arrested for Climate Change Protest](https://finflam.com/jane-fonda-arrested-for-climate-change-protest/): Jane Fonda was among 16 persons USCP arrested today during climate change protest on Capitol steps. Fonda says she will demonstrate at the Capitol against climate change every Friday between now and January. USCP charged those arrested with “crowding, obstructing or incommoding.” The arrest came after the legendary Hollywood actor and activist set off on her “Fire Drill Fridays” civil disobedience campaign, calling for action on climate change. A press release sent out today stated: “Inspired by the growing movement of young climate strikers, Fonda decided to move to the nation’s capital for four months to take up their baton. She will be joined at every ‘Fire Drill Friday’ through at least mid-January by celebrities, scientists, economists and people from impacted communities who will speak and some of whom will invite arrest.” As I’m sure you know this wasn’t the first time Fonda has been arrested. Many are familiar with the star’s famous mugshot where she holds her fist up as a sign of resistance. Her 1970 arrest occurred while she was on a speaking tour for an anti-Vietnam War campaign. She had flown from Canada into Cleveland, Ohio, airport security allegedly searched her luggage and found multiple bags of vitamins they assumed were drugs. Fonda was then arrested and charged with drug smuggling until the vitamins were tested. After which, she was released and the charges were dropped. The Oscar winner had recently moved from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. to be there and fight for this cause she says. She said stopping all new leasing permits for fossil fuel development on waters and public lands was the most important, “because no matter what we do, if that doesn’t stop, we’re doomed.” She’s also calling for a gradual discontinuation of fossil fuel use over 30 years while ensuring that employees can find work in other industries. This isn’t like all of the celebrities who promised to leave the U.S. if Trump won? Right? She’s actually doing something to put her money where her mouth is. I’ll be watching with a sense of satisfaction as she dons her leg warmers and does aerobics on the steps of the Capitol to keep warm. - [Fox News Anchor Shepard Smith Resigns on Air](https://finflam.com/fox-news-anchor-shepard-smith-resigns-on-air/): The 55-year-old veteran and Fox News anchor, Shepard Smith, has left the conservative media outlet he joined 23 years ago. Friday’s “Shepard Smith Reporting” was his last broadcast, per a statement from Fox News Media president Jay Wallace. Smith called it an “honor and my pleasure” to have served on the network he helped launch in 1996. The Mississippi native signed off on an optimistic note punctuated by words of support for fellow reporters. Smith’s objective and sometimes tenacious coverage of the Trump Administration was widely seen as an anomaly at Fox News because like most cable news channels agenda-driven pundits thrive like Sean Hannity and Jeanine Pirro who draw big ratings. The other networks can’t compete with Fox’s ratings. Recently Smith has become known for taking honest shots at the president finding himself criticized by President Trump for his efforts. The commander-in-chief singled out Smith in a Thursday tweet that complained: “Fox News doesn’t deliver for US anymore!” I’ve always been a fan of Shepard’s and he will truly be missed, we can love president trump to eternity it doesn’t mean we can’t accept the truth because nobody is perfect. - [Fox News Poll Shows 51% of Americans Want Trump Impeached & Removed](https://finflam.com/fox-news-poll-shows-51-of-americans-want-trump-impeached-removed/): The most recent poll, from Fox News, showed that 51 percent of respondents wanted to see Trump impeached and removed from office, with a further 4 percent believing the president should be impeached but not removed from office. Meanwhile, the same poll, released Wednesday, showed that 40 percent of people did not think Trump should be impeached down from 45 percent of respondents in the same poll taken in July. But do we really trust polls anymore? Maybe when their beneficial, right? remember the last time the media tried to flush and pressure the public into believing that polls we’re legit, Trump won and proved them all wrong. The Washington Post showed that 58 percent of respondents supported the impeachment inquiry, while a Quinnipiac poll also released Tuesday showed that 53 percent of people supported the impeachment inquiry itself, and 45 percent also felt that the president should be impeached and removed from office. In Nixon’s case, this % was not reached until 2 years after the start of the investigation into Watergate. President Trump seemed t have turned on his favorite network as he made claims, “Fox has changed. My worst polls have always been from Fox.” This impeachment won’t go anywhere, Trump won’t lose and he will not be removed from office. - [Hillary Clinton Fires Back At Trump 'Threatening' to Enter 2020 Race](https://finflam.com/hillary-clinton-fires-back-at-trump-threatening-to-enter-2020-race/): Could we be seeing the beginnings of a second war between Campaigns of Trump and Hillary? Yes! Sadly! She’s the here that doesn’t go away. The president called out Hillary saying Clinton should try and “steal” the race away from “Uber Left Elizabeth Warren.” The former Democratic presidential candidate who lost to President Trump fired back and said, “Don’t tempt me,” Clinton replied. “Do your job.” Clinton was in the view when asked about what her thoughts we’re on the impeachment allegations since nothing is official, she gave her opinion on whether he should face the impeachment charges. Of course, she’s still bitter and that sour taste in her mouth didn’t let her hold anything back. “People can argue back and forth about what he might have done or what we think he did on a range of other issues, but this was in the pursuit of his official duties as President of the United States, and that phone call very clearly indicates an effort to not only pressure but in effect extort the president of Ukraine over much necessary medical military assistance that had already been passed by Congress,” the former presidential candidate said. She’s been extremely critical of the President and gave her thoughts on the Syrian pull out of American troops, Clinton said, “sickening betrayal both of the Kurds and his oath of office.” Nobody wants you Killary, you didn’t win, you stood for nothing but bull sh*t and created more and more lies that lost you an election, you were dirty from way back then, you are the deep state and you are falling. Do you want to see Clinton vs Trump one more time? - [Are you okay with Trey Gowdy Joining The White House to Fight Impeachment Charges?](https://finflam.com/trey-gowdy-joining-the-white-house-to-defeat-impeachment-charges/): Trey Gowdy who in my opinion is one of the most credible people in Washington has been tapped as outside counsel to President Trump as House impeachment inquiry grows and goes further. According to several news outlets Gowdy is expected to advise the White House behind the scenes and appear on TV to advocate on behalf of the president. Gowdy will be able to offer President Trump another opinion on where legal theory meets political reality. Gowdy, of South Carolina, led House investigation of terrorist attacks in Benghazi, Libya. He did not seek reelection last year to the seat he had held for eight years. Gowdy later chaired the House Oversight Committee after the Benghazi panel disbanded. “Whatever skills I may have are better utilized in a courtroom than in Congress, and I enjoy our justice system more than our political system,” Trey Gowdy Let’s hope he can deliver more on his skills as a lawyer than he did handling the Benghazi debacle that didn’t see any success for those of us who knew there was more. Where are we at with Impeachment? As of right now, the White House has denied any further assistance in what they are calling an “illegitimate” impeachment process. In a letter from the White House counsel to democratic leaders of the house they have called their want for impeachment a “manner that violates fundamental fairness and constitutionally mandated due process’” and “lacks any legitimate constitutional foundation’” or “pretense of fairness.” Gowdy has also recommended that Adam Schiff should be called as a “fact witness” for his potential prior knowledge of the call. Gowdy has continuously called out Schiff for his false characterizations of the phone call that took place between the president and Ukraine along with his possible knowledge of the whistleblower before the complaint was made official. Let’s get the job done and make sure the democrats tale another loss they deserve. - [Nikki Haley Buries President Trump After Syria's Withdrawal](https://finflam.com/nikki-haley-buries-president-trump-after-syrias-withdrawal/): President Trump’s former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations and constant warmongering mouth piece Nikki Haley buried President Trump’s decision to withdraw U.S. forces from Syria. Critics say this decision will allow Turkey to carry out an operation in the region, warning it will damage America’s standing with its allies. Haley who has claimed she was able to leave her position “unscathed” is because she told the President the “truth.” She also said that she would go-rounds with the President and he would always hear her out even though she didn’t win all the time. Well, I’m pretty sure and thankful president Trump is happy she has no part of the White House right now. She came out almost simultaneously as Hillary Clinton did on twitter criticizing his decision calling it a “big mistake.” The President stood his ground in a storm of tweets. “The Kurds fought with us, but were paid massive amounts of money and equipment to do so. They have been fighting Turkey for decades,” Trump tweeted. “I held off this fight for … almost 3 years, but it is time for us to get out of these ridiculous Endless Wars, many of them tribal, and bring our soldiers home.” If he hasn’t made it clear that America comes first he sure did in the tweet saying the U.S. would leave the Kurds on their own, by tweeting, “WE WILL FIGHT WHERE IT IS TO OUR BENEFIT, AND ONLY FIGHT TO WIN.” Besides criticisms from Nikki Haley and Hillary Clinton, the president also received heat from Lindsay Graham, Marco Rubio, Liz Cheyney, and Mitt Romney. - [Pat Robertson says Trump won't get into Heaven because of Trump's Decision to Exit Syria](https://finflam.com/pat-robertson-says-trump-wont-get-into-heaven-because-of-trumps-decision-to-exit-syria/): Televangelist Pat Robertson has joined the chorus of his fellow member of the republican criticizing President Donald Trump’s decision to pull U.S. forces out of Northern Syria and endangering America’s Kurdish allies. The president’s decision will allow for a Turkish military operation in the war-torn region. Trump argued in a statement that Turkey will assume responsibility for all ISIS fighters captured in the region, many of whom were detained by Kurdish forces allied with the United States. The Turkish government views these Kurdish militias as terrorists even though the U.S. supporting them in the fight against ISIS. The President had a number of tweets he fired back at his critics with earlier. European allies “refused” to take back their foreign fighters who traveled to #Syria to fight with ISIS. Says Turkey now responsible for all ISIS fighters captured in last two years. Most are being held now by Syrian Kurds. Robertson said he was “appalled” by the White House’s announcement especially because he believes Turkeys President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan is a “thug” and a “dictator.” Will Trump lose evangelical voters because of this? What are your thoughts? - [The Chiefs 2 Biggest Needs At The Trade Deadline](https://finflam.com/the-chiefs-2-biggest-needs-at-the-trade-deadline/): The odds are the Chiefs will trade for CB with the hope that run defense will get better with time. There is some validity to this point as the Chiefs only have two returning starters on the Defensive Line and only one at Linebacker. - [Zuckerberg Agrees with Bernie Sanders 'Billionaires Don't Deserve to have that Much Money'](https://finflam.com/zuckerberg-agrees-with-bernie-sanders-billionaires-dont-deserve-to-have-that-much-money/): Zuckerberg currently has a net worth of nearly $70 billion, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index. He has previously pledged to give away 99% of his Facebook shares. Zuckerberg is currently the fifth richest person in the world. “I think if you do something that’s good, you get rewarded, but I do think some of the wealth that can be accumulated is unreasonable,” he said at the event. Yet he has the nerve to say something like this but doesn’t have a problem selling and manipulating our information for financial gain. The corrupt Facebook boss said he “understands” where Bernie Sanders is coming from when the Democratic presidential candidate says billionaires shouldn’t exist. You take advantage of good people but hang around the worst kind. “I don’t know if I have an exact threshold on what amount of money someone should have, but on some level, no one deserves to have that much money,” the Facebook CEO said during a town hall event at the company’s headquarters Thursday in response to an employee question about Sanders’ comments. You should be put out of business or sell your company for the constitutional violations you have committed. We have no right to privacy, free speech as much, expression or the ability to protest the government without being placed on lists because you have contracts with the CIA. You hate this president, we know this, you constantly are clumsy because you don’t care. Zuckerberg inferred he was more afraid of Elizabeth Warren becoming president because of what she’s promising on doing to big tech companies like Facebook, Google, and Amazon. Interesting the big three all have contracts with the CIA. Warren promises to break up these companies. Zuckerberg was asked how he could stay impartial on the presidential candidate after saying she would “suck” for his business. He said they don’t want to “antagonize” her any more than she is. He continued, “I would rather have someone get elected, even if I disagree with them on everything, which I don’t even think is the case here, than not give them the ability to say what they think.” Yet this hypocrites practices censorship nonstop specifically because of political differences. He is trash plain and simple. - [Should Bernie Sanders Continue After Suffering A Heart Attack?](https://finflam.com/bernie-sanders-campaign-says-he-indeed-suffered-a-heart-attack/): Bernie’s campaign confirmed in a statement released Friday afternoon that the Vermont Senator who is 78 was diagnosed with myocardial infarction, otherwise known as a heart attack when he went to a hospital in Las Vegas on Tuesday night. His campaign released a statement from Sanders’ doctors in Nevada who said that he was stable upon his arrival in the hospital and had two stents placed in a blocked artery. The doctors said Sanders made “good expected progress” and all of his other arteries were normal. We may not like his politics but to wish death on somebody is not right, here’s wishing you the best Senator make a speedy recovery so Trump can whoop your ass. Do you think he should continue after his heart attack? - [President Trump Urges China & Ukraine to Investigate Biden](https://finflam.com/president-trump-urges-china-ukraine-to-investigate-biden/): President Trump openly declares his recommendation that Ukraine and China investigate the Bidens. “China should start an investigation into the Bidens because what happened in China is just about as bad as what happened with Ukraine. So, I would say that President Zelensky, if it were me, I would recommend that they start an investigation into the Bidens.” Keep in mind that many Americans may think to advocate foreign leaders to investigate political rivals is intrinsically inappropriate, but it’s not unheard of when for decades we have heard stories of how dirty their handling is behind the scenes. To get rid of dirty people, quid pro quo seems acceptable here. Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Hartis chimed in on Twitter saying Biden has more patriotism in his finger than will ever have, laughable. Biden’s campaign has responded calling the president’s remarks “ a grotesque choice of lies over truth” while House Intel Committee Chairman Adam Schiff said the president “reinforces the urgency of our work.” Bull! This is all over the fact that you Democrats can not take a loss and are still bitter that he beat you at your own game. CNN and all those other crappy networks know they are and have been a public relations firm for Democratic politicians like Biden, Hillary, Schiff and everyone else who serves their narrative of liberal propaganda. The U.S. embassy in 2016 suggested $1 billion in loan guarantees as a way to push the Ukrainian government to enforce stricter anti-corruption policies, including the removal of officials like Shokin, those are facts. - [Kamala Harris Demands Twitter Suspend President Trumps Account](https://finflam.com/kamala-harris-demands-twitter-suspend-president-trumps-account/): Kamal Harris, one of the last Democratic candidates seeking the primary win to advance into the real election to take on President Trump has demanded his twitter account be suspended. Harris urged the CEO of the social media giant to take action Tuesday after President Trump ramped up his attack on the House’s impeachment inquiry into his alleged election interference.  “The president’s tweets and his behavior about this are just further evidence of the fact that he uses his power in a way that is designed to beat people down instead of lift people up,” Harris said in an interview with CNN on Monday. Trump doubled down on his criticism of a House impeachment inquiry in his Tuesday tweet, saying, “I am coming to the conclusion that what is taking place is not an impeachment, it is a COUP.” When Cooper asked if the president’s base may see such a move as silencing Trump, Harris, insisted that a US President’s words “should be used in a way that is not about belittling, much less harming anyone.” “If he’s not going to exercise self-restraint, then perhaps there should be other mechanisms in place to make sure his words don’t harm anyone,” she added. - [Maxine Waters Wants Trump ‘Imprisoned’ & ‘Placed In Solitary Confinement’](https://finflam.com/maxine-waters-wants-trump-imprisoned-placed-in-solitary-confinement/): Maxine Waters went off the rails in tweets this afternoon calling for President Trump to be placed in solitary confinement once she believes he is to be impeached. Ridiculous! She’s also called on attorney general William Barr to be impeached alongside President trump claiming “he’s not the people’s he’s Trump’s puppet. ” This lady has the nerve to be a hypocrite what about when she used her position as a senior member of Congress and member of the House Financial Services Committee to prevail upon Treasury officials to meet with OneUnited Bank.  She never disclosed that her husband held stock in the bank. Waters continued to actively assist OneUnited representatives in their quest to receive bailout funds, and worked to craft legislation authorizing Treasury to grant OneUnited’s request ensuring them a $12 million bailout from the federal government. What about in 2004 when the Los Angeles Times reported separately that Waters’ relatives pocketed more than $1 million over the course of eight years from businesses and political campaigns that were in some way connected to the congresswoman. The reporting showed that her children profited directly from her connections, including that they collected hefty fees from campaigns she had endorsed. The California lawmaker defended herself at the time by saying, “They do their business and I do mine.” Maxine, you’ve been brought up around 5 times on ethics violations and been dealt with like it didn’t happen that’s corruption and you’re a hypocrite. - [Jesse 'The Body' Ventura Hints He is Running For President in 2020](https://finflam.com/jesse-the-body-ventura-hints-he-is-running-for-president-in-2020/): The former professional wrestler and Minnesota governor Jesse Ventura is considering he might run for the office of the President for 2020 as an independent. Venture who is also 68-years-old, to Trumps 71, is an author and TV show host. He said that if he were to join the race for the White House, he’d wait until the pool of candidates narrowed. “I may be doing things behind the scenes right now,” Ventura said, with a wink to the host. “You gotta wait for it to get down to two, then you come in if you’re going to come in.” “I have that voice in the back of my head that says to me, ‘if not me, then who?,'” the former wrestling star said on Fox 11 Los Angeles’s “The Issue Is.” This isn’t the first time this has happened though he did it in 2012 and 2016, and even teased running as a member of the green party for this election. Ventura eventually didn’t do it. Ventura’s taking shots at president trump especially for avoiding the Vietnam War draft, claiming “He couldn’t even do one day of boot camp to be a private” and that the President who participated in three WrestleMania’s saying, “He knows he can never out-talk a wrestler, and he knows I’m the greatest talker wrestling’s ever had.” I’m not sure how to take this as it’s been heavily documented that Trump got his way of campaigning from that of his good friend Jesse Ventura, even Roger Stone has made these claims. I’m honestly confused if this is true or is this a ploy for Trump himself? I’m lost, what are your thoughts? I like Jesse Ventura, always have. I would consider his views rather than vote by party maybe President Trump and Ventura know something we don’t and Jesse becomes his running mate as Pence is being targeted now, who knows? He is libertarian-leaning but also pro ecology so he believes in the civil liberty aspect and the dismantling of the military-industrial complex machine. I’m so confused about how this going to go. - [California Governor Signs Bill Allowing College Athletes to Make Money off of Endorsements](https://finflam.com/california-governor-signs-bill-allowing-college-athletes-to-make-money-off-of-endorsements/): History has been made. Governor Newsom has signed a bill, Fair Play to Act, allowing California college athletes to profit from endorsements, making it the first state to do so. Gavin Newsom on the NCAA endorsement bill: “Every single student in the university can market their name, image, and likeness; they can go and get a YouTube channel, and they can monetize that. The only group that can’t are athletes. Why is that?” So many people truly believe all student-athletes get free tuition, free books, free food, free housing, and clothes that are paid for then say it’s unfair to the other students in the university, we’ll that’s completely wrong. College athletes will also be able to hire an agent licensed by the state to represent them in any deals. Students on full academic scholarships get all of those things. Students on academic scholarships don’t generate billions for the university yet they can generate income for themselves while in school, odd huh? Players should be able to get paid by autograph signings, apparel, creating youtube channels, etc. It should be for all sports. That way top atheletes no matter of the school can make money. Small schools to top schools people would get paid based off there fan base. Coaches and the schools make millions while these kids are overworked, stressed out and worrying about bare necessities and their families I support this for all student-athletes. The legislation has received opposition from the NCAA and a number of prominent universities in California, as they believe it would be impossible for the schools to follow the NCAA’s amateurism rules. Yet they claim to be nonprofit but had a revenue of almost $2 billion in 2017. They better get ready it’s changing and it’s changing for the better. - ['Clueless' Star & Trump Supporter Stacey Dash Arrested](https://finflam.com/clueless-star-trump-supporter-stacey-dash-arrested/): Stacey Dash is most famously known for her role in Dionne Davenport’s big hit ‘Clueless’ was arrested for domestic battery in Florida. According to the Pasco County Sheriff’s Office, the incident happened at an apartment on Avana Way just before 8 p.m. Deputies say 52-year-old Dash got into a verbal argument with the victim, who was not identified by the sheriff’s office. An arrest report says Dash pushed the victim and slapped him in the face. The victim suffered red scratch marks on his arm from being pushed, deputies say. Dash was taken into custody for domestic battery and taken to the Land O’ Lakes detention facility. Dash ran for office in 2018 and was an outspoken defender of the president immigration policy that got her a lot of heat. Look for the haters to pour gasoline on this and switch to harsher narratives simply because she is a woman of color and a trump supporter. - [Trump Dominates with $13 Million in Fundraising in the face of Impeachment](https://finflam.com/trump-dominates-with-1-million-in-fundraising-in-the-face-of-impeachment/): You would think that everything Trump would be tumbling down for the President and his administration and his re-election campaign at that, but no. In the 24 hours that followed Pelosi’s Tuesday announcement, Trump and the Republican National Committee raised $5 million from online donors in all 50 states, campaign manager Brad Parscale said.  In addition to the online money, he was expected to have raised $5 million for his reelection from a Wednesday night fundraiser, followed by an additional $3 million from a Thursday morning breakfast, according to an RNC official. Reaching over $13 million so far this week. The Republican National Committee and Trump’s re-election campaign teamed up in the fundraising effort, sending off a flurry of emails asking conservatives to help the “Official Impeachment Defense Task Force,” according to a report from Politico. The Democratic National Committee similarly reported a surge in fundraising after sending out a fundraising appeal late Tuesday urging donors to “stand with Speaker Pelosi as the House moves forward with an official impeachment inquiry.” But we know Trump and the RNC have raked a total of $53 million while the DNC is $7 million in debt. Nobody can defeat the president in this race. - [Wall Street Democratic Donors Say They Will Back Trump Over Elizabeth Warren](https://finflam.com/wall-street-democratic-donors-say-they-will-back-trump-over-elizabeth-warren/): According to CNBC, Wall Street donors are privately warning that they will sit out, or back Trump if you Elizabeth Warren becomes the democratic nominee. “You’re a Democrat and you’re thinking, ‘I want to help the party, but she’s going to hurt me, so I’m going to help Trump,” an executive said. This reaction comes just a week after Elizabeth Warren became the frontrunner in a new Iowa poll edging out Biden by 2% and Bernie Sanders by double digits. Not to mention she unveiled a proposal that would deter influence from Wall Street that would forcibly make equity firms responsible to pay debts and pensions of companies they have bought. Even with Nancy Pelosi formally beginning impeachment proceedings on president Trump his donors have not wavered raising an over $1 million for him after the announcement was made. Trump has outraised the DNC by millions raking in $53 million so far for his re-election campaign. The DNC, by the way, is over $7 million in debt. Warren has said she will not take money from special interest groups and wall street donors. There’s no way Trump will lose and this is cementing it. - [Cam Newton will be Fired at the End of the 2019 Season! Here's Why](https://finflam.com/cam-newton-will-be-fired-at-the-end-of-the-2019-season-heres-why/): Cam Newton has plunged from stardom in the NFL and become a joke as of late, the past couple years to be honest. With a nagging foot injury and a backup quarterback who’s hungry, he’s certainly become a shell of himself since that Super Bowl run the Carolina Panthers failed on. His performance does not equate to deserving his $20 million-plus salary he’s getting with two more seasons left on his contract. He’s become a shell of himself. How do you start the season last year 6-2 to a miserable 7-9 then continue it 1-2 this year? Huge disappointment. [democracy id=”48″] He’s been in the league since 2011 and has only started all 16 games 5 times through that tenure, while only one since his 2015 MVP season (99.4) has he elevated his passer rating above 90, and that was only last year(94.2) where they collapsed miserably. I’d honestly be shocked if he were to stay in Carolina especially with owners who want to see their investment pay off and waste away with 0 consistency. If they did cut him by next summer they would only be liable to eat just $2 million in wasted money, that’s better than $20 million a year that’s wasted anyway you look at it. Nobody is refuting the fact that Cam Newton is a great athlete he is, but has his arm been lost making him not so good at quarterbacking anymore? He won’t play week 4 with the foot injury against Houston and if Allen wins and plays well this looks really bad for the 2015 MVP. Meaning if Kyle Allen pulls off a win against Deshaun and the Texans, probably not, but if he does that means they had the offense all along to win just not a quarterback. He’s evoking more and more distractions/criticisms with his attire because nobody makes a big deal out of it when he’s winning but since he’s not performing it’s a different story. Regardless of his attire has anything to do with his foot or performance the optics are being looked at different and it’s not favorable for Newton. Look for the Carolina Panthers to move forward in 2020 with a new quarterback either with Allen or a first-round draft pick and maybe even cutting ties with head coach Ron Rivera. I always thought Cam was overrated as a quarterback and believed RG3 was the better all-around quarterback, but he ended up proving me wrong. However, none of my beliefs matter anymore. What does this do for minorities in key positions in the NFL? I don’t know that either. The 2011 NFL Draft Class for quarterbacks has not been good at all with a list of these quarterbacks that either flopped, had major controversies started off well and dwindled down, it just hasn’t been good. Defense clearly ruled for this draft class with the likes of Von Miller and JJ Watt. Here are the most notable QBs of 2011 NFL Draft Class: Cam Newton Andy Dalton Ricky Stanzi T.J. Yates Jake Locker Christian Ponder Colin Kaepernick Ryan Mallet Blaine Gabbert - [Troy Aikman Throws Shade at Patrick Mahomes Over Comparison](https://finflam.com/troy-aikman-throws-shade-at-patrick-mahomes-over-comparison/): Sunday The Athletic Kansas City posted an interesting stat that got people talking and roasting NFL Hall of Fame Troy Aikman. I wasn’t sure if he was going to respond since it didn’t have him tagged in the post, but he heard about it. The Athletic Kansas City tweeted out, ICYMI: “Patrick Mahomes has thrown 36% of Troy Aikman’s career touchdowns, in about 8% of the games.” Apparently, Aikman has a Google notification on his name that let him know what was going on, he obviously wasn’t taking anyone lightly after seeing his tweet. Out of all quarterbacks with a minimum of 2 Super Bowls, only Aikman had the highest conversion of passer rating from the regular season to a championship win. I find his tweet truthful but bitter, Aikman’s best career year was 3,445 and 23 touchdowns and he’s trying to call out a kid that threw over 5,000 yards and 50 touchdowns in his first year as a starter. You may have been clutch but you’ll never be Montana. - [Nancy Pelosi Going Forward to Begin Impeachment Proceedings Against Trump](https://finflam.com/nancy-pelosi-going-forward-to-begin-impeachment-proceedings-against-trump/): House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, who was against efforts to launch impeach proceedings against President Donald Trump, will announce a formal inquiry on today, according to two Democratic sources close to her. Pelosi’s change of heart comes as dozens of House Democrats with more than two-thirds (170 Democrats) of the caucus in support of an impeachment inquiry in the wake of reports that Trump may have withheld aid to Ukraine to pressure officials there to investigate the son of a political rival, Joe Biden. There are 235 members of the caucus which reaches two-thirds needed by them. White House press secretary Stephanie Grisham responded to the reports by saying that “the Democrats continue to weaponize politics when they should be working on behalf of their constituents, which is nothing new.” “President Trump is working hard on behalf of our country here in NYC while they continue to scream the word impeachment. Nothing new here,” she said in a statement. The controversy over Ukraine began with reports that a whistleblower in the intelligence community called attention to conversations between Trump and a foreign leader. Reports surfaced over the weekend that Trump asked Volodymyr Zelensky to look into allegations about the Biden family. They alleged Trump withheld $400 million in aid hostage because he insisted on the investigation. President Trump however just authorized the release of the transcript of a phone call with Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky. The war has begun and it’s going to get ugly. They’ve been after this president since day one and have not been able to take a loss, yet they use Biden’s lawlessness to justify this, hilarious. This is an admission by the Democrats of imminent defeat in the 2020 election. Most Americans do not share their radical leftist beliefs. A very sad group of people. The real question are they trying to protect Biden and his son? - [President Trump Will Release Call with Ukraine's President](https://finflam.com/president-trump-will-release-call-with-ukraines-president/): President Trump just authorized the release of the transcript of a phone call with Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky that is at the center of a controversy over whether he pressured that country to investigate Joe Biden.  The controversy over Ukraine began with reports that a whistleblower in the intelligence community called attention to conversations between Trump and a foreign leader. Reports surfaced over the weekend that Trump asked Volodymyr Zelensky to look into allegations about the Biden family. “I am currently at the United Nations representing our Country, but have authorized the release tomorrow of the complete, fully declassified and unredacted transcript of my phone conversation with President Zelensky of Ukraine,” Trump said in a tweet. “You will see it was a very friendly and totally appropriate call. No pressure and, unlike Joe Biden and his son, NO quid pro quo! This is nothing more than a continuation of the Greatest and most Destructive Witch Hunt of all time!” Democrats are oozing from the mouth and the controversy has prompted a rush of new Democratic support for launching an impeachment inquiry into the president, even among some other party members who wouldn’t. It’s interesting because according to Fox News the whistleblower never had direct knowledge of the phone call and they weren’t sure if he saw a transcript or not. - [Pamela Anderson Says Julian Assange is Being Tortured](https://finflam.com/julian-assange-is-being-tortured-in-prison-according-to-pamela-anderson/): According to Pamela Anderson, who was on Good Morning Britain, her unlikely good friend and founder of WikiLeaks Julian Assange is being psychologically tortured. Julian Assange is currently in a high-security prison in London. She recently went to visit Assange and she claimed, “When he saw me, he hugged me and lifted me off the ground.” She also expressed that she cared about Assange and didn’t want to leave him especially because she advocates the type of journalism he practices. “This is a good person who has dedicated himself to exposing the truth to the public. He’s in prison because there are a lot more secrets to keep.  He’s a fantastic guy.” Arrange who is 48, was due to be released from Belmarsh yesterday after serving half of his 50-week prison sentence for skipping bail. However, Westminster Magistrates Court ruled he will remain behind bars over fears he might flee before he’s extradited to the US over computer-hacking allegations. There will more than likely be a legal battle between Assange’s lawyers and the U.S. authorities before the extradition case is settled. The court case should start next month. Free Assange is imperative for global and free press everywhere. His mission was to expose the truth and look at what happened, the people behind the lies created more lies to ensure he doesn’t do unscathed. People like Assange are being prowled upon and demonized for their heroic efforts. National security does not mean we justify breaking the law because those who possess power deem it appropriate, NO! The Constitution is the law of the land and the greatest document in history and it must be obeyed. If the people in power do not think that they shouldn’t they serve to have all their secrets exposed to the fullest. Obama’s history with whistleblowers was horrible, which will forever leave a legit dent on his already tarnished tenure as president of the United States. In his eight years in office, the Obama Justice Department spearheaded eight Espionage Act prosecutions, including Chelsea Manning, making it more than all U.S. administrations combined. Journalists were so pissed even The New York Times reporter James Risen called Obama “the greatest enemy to press freedom in a generation.” President Trump needs to let it go and clear Assange.   - [Elizabeth Warren becomes New Front Runner in Iowa Besting Biden & Sanders](https://finflam.com/elizabeth-warren-becomes-new-front-runner-in-iowa-besting-biden-sanders/): Warren, the U.S. senator from Massachusetts, now holds a 2-percentage-point lead, with 22% of likely Democratic caucusgoers saying she is their first choice for president. It is the first time she has led in the Register’s poll.  Former Vice President Biden, who had led each of the Register’s three previous 2020 cycle polls, follows her at 20%. Sanders, the U.S. senator from Vermont, has fallen to third place with 11%.   No other candidate has reached double digits. This makes this the first major shakeup since this race has started. Warren: 22% Biden: 20% Sanders: 11% Buttigieg: 9% Harris: 6% Booker: 3% Klobuchar: 3% Gabbard: 2% O’Rourke: 2% Steyer: 2% Yang: 2% “Among those who say [Warren] is their 1st choice, only 12% say their minds are made up, while 88% say they could be persuaded to support another candidate. … 26% [of Biden supporters] say their mind is made up, with 70% saying they could be persuaded.” Let them eat themselves and see what it gets us. I could see if Warren won the primary Hillary could possibly become her running mate or Bernie. - [Colt Firearms Announces they're Stopping Production of AR-15's](https://finflam.com/colt-firearms-announces-theyre-stopping-production-of-ar-15s/): Colt, the maker of the AR-15 & other rifles used in mass shootings this year, is halting production of all non-military-contracted rifles, saying the marketplace is glutted & it chooses to devote its production capacity to military contracts. Colt said its decision is purely market-driven and made no mention of any public pressure over the AR-15’s use in several mass shootings in the United States. With so many makers of the AR-15, the company also said Colt is probably making a wise business move to prioritize it’s military and law enforcement customers over civilian buyers. Colt holds the trademark to the name AR-15, having bought it from the original manufacturer, ArmaLite. But many other gunmakers produce similar AR-15-style semi-automatic rifles. The National Shooting Sports Foundation estimates there are now about 16 million AR-15s or similar models in the hands of American civilians. “Hell yes, we’re going to take your AR-15, your AK-47,” the former congressman from Texas said at Thursday night’s Democratic primary debate. O’Rourke represented El Paso, where a gunman used an AK-47 to kill 22 people in August. Beto how the hell can you buy back something that was never yours in the first place. You’re an idiot. - [With Less Than 24 Hours Raids on Area 51 Will Happen! What are your thoughts?](https://finflam.com/with-less-than-24-hours-until-the-area-51-raids-happen-what-are-your-thoughts/): We are hours away from what may be the biggest anti-climatic raid of all time or one that may be the most significant of all time, Raid Area 51. Last I saw there were 300,000 people going but that was months ago so since then the numbers have jumped all over. A music festival and an inn owner’s effort to let perhaps 10,000 campers on her property near Area 51 have both been given the final OK by rural Lincoln County. Area 51 is located in the southern portion of Nevada in the western United States, 83 miles north-northwest of Las Vegas. The surrounding area is a popular tourist destination, including the small town of Rachel, on the “Extraterrestrial Highway.” Oddly, the airspace around Area 51 in Nevada will be closed to news helicopters and drones tomorrow in anticipation of the “Storm Area 51″ event that started as an online joke but has turned into a potentially “dangerous situation.” I’m sure that was heightened by some people who can’t afford to provide any service to the suspected amount of people coming. According to the CIA, Area 51 got its name from its map designation. It was also previously referred to as “Paradise Ranch” in order to make the facility sound more appealing to those that would be working there. “Paradise Ranch” was shortened to “the Ranch.” If you do cross the Area 51 borderline, you will be arrested, or maybe worse, will they tale that chance? I mean apparently, there aren’t any fences surrounding Area 51. To make things more interesting Bud Light is producing an alien-themed can to share with any alien that escapes Area 51 tomorrow. I knew they were insiders, why waste money on making a can over something that is supposedly denied consistently? Interesting ? Whatever comes of tomorrow I hope we are given the truth and people really do raid it so we can have just that. Here’s to answers✊ - [Katie Waldman will be Mike Pence's New Press Secretary](https://finflam.com/7627/): Pence has tapped Katie Waldman as his new press secretary, Pence’s Chief of Staff Marc Short confirmed to NBC News on Thursday. She previously was a deputy press secretary in the Department of Homeland Security, is currently Senator Martha McSally’s (D-Ariz.) communications director Also worth noting Waldman is dating Stephen Miller who works for President Trump. She’s been a huge defender of the President especially when it has come to his policies at the border in separating families and calling a certain group of migrants an angry mob. Many people in the administration saw this and looked at her as being extremely tough and able to take a beating by the press if she needed to. Waldman starts Oct. 1, and will be Pence’s top spokesperson as he and Trump head into an election year. She’s already reminding me of Sarah Sanders and I haven’t even seen her in action. - [Kevin Spacey Accuser Dies in Midst of Sexual Assault Lawsuit](https://finflam.com/kevin-spacey-accuser-dies-in-midst-of-sexual-assault-lawsuit/): The massage therapist who made claims of sexual assault against Kevin Spacey for the 2018 incident has died, according to information obtained by the attorneys in the case. The accuser had been promised anonymity and named “John Doe” in the case. It’s looking like Spacey became Frank Underwood in real life, method actor much? Well, he is good friends with Clintons and was on Epstein’s plane, I’m just saying. The massage therapist, who filed as John Doe, alleged that Spacey made inappropriate sexual advances during a home session in Malibu. Spacey, who has been accused by more than a dozen men of sexual assault, was accused of guiding the therapist’s hands towards his genitals and blocking the door with his naked body when the masseur tried to leave. It is possible that the lawsuit could be continued by the therapist’s estate. The lawsuit could continue by the heirs of “John Doe,” but the issue of anonymity becomes a complex situation. To show standing to sue, the heirs would likely have to identify the deceased accuser after getting a green light to administer his estate in probate court. A judge may not be willing to protect the privacy interests of the deceased either. Even if the case moves forward, the loss of the most important witness to the alleged sexual assault would make it difficult to litigate. Most recently Massachusetts prosecutors dropped criminal charges against Kevin Spacey “due to the unavailability of the complaining witness.” Shits getting creepy all these people dying pertaining to all these pedo and sexual assault cases. Spacey hasn’t worked since he has been accused where he lost his gig as Frank Underwood on House of Cards and let’s hope he never works again. - [Mercedes Slams into Trump Plaza in New Rochelle](https://finflam.com/mercedes-slams-into-trump-plaza-in-new-rochelle/): Vehicle crashes through the lobby of Trump Plaza in New Rochelle, New York. Workers say the “driver got out and took a seat on a sofa. Said nothing. Several injuries but none are life-threatening.” I’m sure this had to be intentional otherwise what the hell was it? Cleanup is underway at Trump Plaza, while the police are obviously now investigating why the man drove his car into the lobby. Believed to be accidental but still under investigation. Trump Plaza New Rochelle opened in 2007. 40 story luxury building developed by Cappelli Enterprises under licensing deal with the Trump Organization. - [Brett Favre Says Family Urged Him To Play Again After Luck's Retirement](https://finflam.com/brett-favre-says-family-urged-him-to-play-again-after-lucks-retirement/): It seems everyone surrounding the HOF quarterback was urging him to get back on the gridiron and resume to play that spot for the Colts. “No teams called, but I had a lot of friends and family, you know, ‘Hey, the Colts could use ya!'” [democracy id=”41″] Don’t worry, Favre immediately shut down the idea … saying, “No, they couldn’t use me. I squashed that very quickly.” But c’mon we know Favre and we really don’t trust it. That itch will never go away and I see it being a reality soon enough given the fact that Brett has a good relationship with Mahomes and would come out of retirement to play against him. Box Office! “It’s really comical at this point because, look, I’ll be 50 in three or four weeks. And, I’ve been far enough removed from football that I can’t even believe people would think that I would consider coming back.” Favre says if this were 8 or 9 years ago … he’d give it some thought, but he tells us there’s just no way his body would hold up if an NFL team gave him a spot on their roster. “I slip off the couch and the next day I can’t even walk anymore,” Brett says. “So, I just kind of get a laugh out of it.” Please come back Favre you’re the most must-see quarterback ever against today’s most must-see quarterback in Mahomes. The comparisons have been made since day one. - [Do you Agree or Disagree with Tim Tebow on Whether or not College Athletes Should be Paid?](https://finflam.com/do-you-believe-college-athletes-should-be-paid/): Well, it’s a hot topic as of yesterday with Tim Tebow’s passionate argument that received tremendous criticism with him coming out against college athletes getting paid. Tebow called athletes who want endorsements selfish and an act of immorality. I think he has legitimate points however it’s not right that those universities make millions off of athletes and yet the players receive nothing. It’s just not fair. What he doesn’t consider is that most people who attend college don’t have money, and the ones on an athletic scholarship only have them for one year. Tim Tebow is a charitable human being and it has absolutely nothing to do with his opinion on this. Nobody can ever refute what he did in college sports, hell even just the other day ESPN ranked him as the number quarterback in college football of all time. It’s an incentive argument because what about the students who go into thousand of dollars of debt and don’t go anywhere professionally after their sting there? Should they sleep in their cars and go hungry because they brought limelight to a school that won’t protect them when’s it’s over? I respect his argument but it’s more than black and white, it truly is. I respect Tebow for who he presents himself to be as a man but it’s cringe-worthy albeit passionate topic that affects so many people. If they do receive an option on getting paid, all athletes should get laid the same and have an opportunity to make money off of endorsements. This is why the XFL will work this time because if it’s not allowed for college athletes Vince McMahon has the fortune to turn everything upside down in talent being deterred from joining a university or college. What are your thoughts? - [Anti-Vaccine Protesters Throw Blood on Senators](https://finflam.com/anti-vaccine-protesters-throw-blood-on-senators/): Protesters in the Senate gallery appear to have just thrown menatrual blood onto the floor. It hit Senator Hurtado and landed on some of the Senators’ desks. The senators have left the floor. Prior to them doing that he supposedly yelled out, “this is for the blood of dead babies.” Some of the restrooms in the building have been discovered to have multiple traces of blood as well. After the incident, anti-vaccine protesters in the Senate balcony raised their fists in the air. They should have all been arrested, protest k peace because Allowing kids to act this way leads to worsening behaviors and God only knows what going forward. California Senator Hurtado (below) was also splashed with blood dumped from the balcony by the protestor of the bill restricting exemption for vaccinating children. The session did reconvene later on a different floor. The incident happened on the Legislature’s last scheduled day of business for its annual session. - [Mika Brzezinski Says Barron Trump is not the Biological Son of President Trump](https://finflam.com/mika-brzezinski-says-barron-trump-is-not-the-biological-son-of-president-trump/): MSNBC host Joe Scarborough wasn’t interested in his wife and co-host Mika Brzezinski’s apparent suggestion that Barron Trump wasn’t the president’s son. After she repeatedly implied that on Friday, Scarborough told her to “just stop”. Listen if you want to debate policies, that’s one thing, but there’s no excuse for attacking President Trump’s 13-year-old child. It’s a cardinal rule that kids should be off-limits in politics, this is unacceptable. Who did that boy hurt? Nobody. The “children” of the Obamas were off-limits but yet there’s a double standard. The liberal hosts and guests were discussing the Democratic debate on Thursday night, including former Vice President Joe Biden‘s bumbling performance, when co-host Joe Scarborough brought up a supposed gaffe Trump made as he announced the banning of flavored vaping products. Trump said his move was an effort to protect young people, adding “that’s how the First Lady got involved. She’s got a son — together — that is a, a beautiful young man. And she feels very, very strongly about it.” Then you also had this piece of crap Trevor Noah, host of the “Daily Show” playing the video and then saying, “She’s got a son? You mean the son she made with you?” “How on Earth does Trump forget that he has a son? He’s like the world’s worst dad,” Noah said. “At least Darth Vader claimed his son. If Trump was the Dark Lord, he would be like, ‘Luke, she is your mother.’” Apparently, he’s not a parent because if he was he knows parents make mistakes. Complete and utter bull shit plain and simple. - [Felicity Huffman Sentenced to Only 14 Days in Prison](https://finflam.com/reality-huffman-snetemce-to-14-months-in-prison/): Actress Felicity Huffman was sentenced to 14 days in prison. She’s the first parent punished in a sweeping college admissions scheme. The 56-year-old actress will also have to pay a $30,000 fine, complete 250 hours of community service and have one-year probation. Prosecutors want Huffman to spend one month in prison for her crime and said her daughter was not aware of the crime. She pleaded guilty last May. The case sparked “a national conversation, a kind of test for middle-class angst about college admissions,” they said in court papers. Yet this process in my opinion failed “I find Motherhood bewildering,” the “Desperate Housewives” star wrote in a 1,400-word letter to Massachusetts Federal Judge Indira Talwani. “From the moment my children were born I worried that they got me as a Mother. I so desperately wanted to do it right and was so deathly afraid of doing it wrong.” Huffman and 13 others defendants pleaded guilty as well in her statement she said, “I am in full acceptance of my guilt, and with deep regret and shame over what I have done. I accept full responsibility for my actions and will accept the consequences that stem from those actions,” Huffman tearfully said as she pleaded guilty in court on May 13. Lori Loughlin who is best known as Aunt Becky on the sitcom “Full House” and her husband, fashion designer Mossimo Giannulli, who are fighting charges they paid Singer $500,000 to get their two daughters, Olivia Jade and Isabella, into USC as recruits for the university’s crew team, despite the fact they’d never participated in the sport. It’s reported Singer was paid $25 million over his career doing this. Is this morally wrong? - [3 Cornerback Trade Possibilities For The Chiefs](https://finflam.com/3-cornerback-trade-possibilities-for-the-chiefs/): As the season begins, teams begin to find their strengths and weaknesses. The Chiefs have an explosive offense with a revamped defense. Mistakes on defense kept the Chiefs from playing for a championship. The Chiefs have improved just about every part of their defense, except the Cornerback position. In my opinion, this is the most glaring hole on defense, the one position where the team lacks depth and experience. This leads me to believe that the Chiefs will look to improve this position as the season goes on. The best way to improve a team during the season is to make trades. With that being said, here are 3 Cornerback trade possibilities: Xavien Howard – Miami Dolphins At age 26, Xavien Howard is the youngest of the CBs of these three options. Howard would be the most expensive to acquire to due his age and money already paid out by Miami. However, Miami has shown willingness to move on from players if they get great value. This trade would be expensive, but would provide the Chiefs with a long-term solution at CB. Howard was graded 16th at CB last year, per PFF Projected Cost: 2020 1st round Pick + 2021 2nd Round Pick Patrick Peterson – Arizona Cardinals Peterson is suspended the first 8 games of this year, but he is best and most accomplished CB of the three. The Cardinals have been unwilling to move on from Peterson, but may see it necessary if the right deal comes around or to help their young QB, Kyler Murray. There is no doubt from me that Patrick Peterson is the best option to trade for at CB, but there is a chance he doesn’t ever become available. Peterson could be a player who signs a short extension as his contract expires after the 2020 season. PFF had Peterson as their 8th highest graded CB last year. Projected Cost: 2020 1st Round Pick + 2021 4th Round Pick OR 2020 2nd Round Pick + 2021 2nd Round Pick Darius Slay – Detroit Lions This trade is something I’ve not heard mentioned a lot. Slay was the 18th graded CB, according to PFF. He was ranked close to CBs, such as Xavien Howard, A.J. Bouye, and Marshon Lattimore. Slay is 28 years old and only has two years left on his contract, including this year. He doesn’t have the name value of Patrick Peterson or upside and long-term value that Xavien Howard does, but he could be the only one of these three available. The Lions look to be in for rough year and it’s very possible they look to sell of pieces as they are on the fringe of a complete rebuild. Darius Slay could be the short-term option and the Chiefs need and may be the most realistic. Darius Slay could be the surprise trade, if he becomes available. Projected Cost: 2020 2nd Round Pick + 2021 5th Round Pick - [Israel should be Punished for Spying on President Trump](https://finflam.com/israel-should-be-punished-for-spying-on-president-trump/): Espionage devices, designed to fool mobile telephones into giving up data, were found “near the White House and other sensitive locations around Washington, D.C.”, targeting Trump and other senior officials. Israel is certainly responsible. The surveillance devices found are known as “StingRays,” imitate regular cell towers to fool cell phones into giving them their locations and identity information. Are they in cahoots with Facebook at all? Sounds awfully familiar! Formally called international mobile subscriber identity-catchers or IMSI-catchers, they also can capture the contents of calls and data use. They need to be punished immediately. If this was any other Muslim country the headlines and rhetoric from Washington would be hell on earth, it’s just a despicable double standard. I’m interested in the timing of installation would be interesting. Was this pre or post May 2017 Trump-Lavrov meeting at the White House where Trump or someone revealed classified information about Israel? Was this for world leaders to figure out Trump’s capabilities, his positions, and trustworthiness. The Israeli embassy released a statement that is laughable, “These allegations are absolute nonsense. Israel doesn’t conduct espionage operations in the United States, period.” In fact, Israel spies on everyone, friend and foe, and is considered a top US counterintelligence issue. Also, the country behind the Harvey Weinstein Black Cube dilemma that’s blackmailed so many people and have not been punished for wiretapping and whatever other crimes they committed. The office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly described the report on Thursday as a “blatant lie” and said Israel doesn’t engage in “any intelligence operations” in the U.S. The hits keep coming anybody who knows anything about Israel and watches NCIS can tell you they are the leader in surveillance and spying not even the corrupt C.I.A. can match them. President Trump needs to punish Israel immediately, be cares about people thinking he’s weak well this is. I don’t care if his family is Jewish those interests should never allow distraction from doing the right thing. - [If Trump Bans E-Cigarettes is that to Invasive?](https://finflam.com/if-trump-bans-e-cigarettes-is-that-to-invasive/): President Trump hinted that he will seek to ban the sale of non-tobacco flavored vaping products in an effort to get young people to give up e-cigarettes. “We are going to have to do something about it,” Trump told reporters at the White House, describing vaping as a “new problem in the country.” The Food and Drug Administration will soon issue guidance on how to take flavored vaping products off the market, said Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar, a process that could take months. These products are currently sold under an FDA waiver. It’s unclear whether vaping companies could take legal action to block a ban. This is HUGE! Vaping abuse by children has been rampant, & companies have been targeting kids! Cigarettes kill 480,000 a year. E-cigarettes have killed only 450 this year. But you ban E-cigarettes? I see the cigarette lobbyists are putting up a tougher fight because I smoke but do I really need you telling me what to do? Does the president have the right to do it? Why not other things if that’s the case, maybe from the child’s perspective ban them from being sold to figure out something to prevent them from being sold to minors and derail the usage. Isn’t this a slippery slope? - [John Bolton Fired](https://finflam.com/john-bolton-fired/): Trump fires John Bolton as his national security adviser, saying he ‘disagreed strongly with many of his suggestions’, probably because Bolton was a war mongerer. The firing comes amid reports of divisions in the Trump cabinet over a canceled peace plan to invite the Taliban to the US. Excellent decision by the president Bolton has a long history of lying to get the United States involved in war just look at Iraq and Afghanistan, no progress. - [Todd Palin Files for Divorce from Sarah Palin](https://finflam.com/todd-palin-files-for-divorce-from-sarah-palin/): The former Alaska governor’s husband, Todd Palin, filed for divorce from Sarah Palin citing an “incompatibility of temperament between the parties… and finds it impossible to live together” per the Anchorage Daily News. Sarah and Todd had been married for 31 years. Sarah Palin served as governor of Alaska from 2006 until her resignation in 2009, when she ran as John McCain’s running mate in the 2008 presidential election, nicknamed a pitbull with lipstick. Todd has requested for joint custody of their son Trig, while their other children Piper, Bristol, Willow, and Track are all over the age of 18. I find it odd that this is happening considering this is right after they celebrated their wedding anniversary last month, a hell of a gift he gave her. All the news broke once a blogger named Craig Medred discovered the court filings, nobody from the family has made a public statement yet. - [Chrissy Teigen Calls President Trump a Pu*** A** B****](https://finflam.com/john-legend-chrissy-teigen-goes-nuclear-teigen-calls-president-trump-a-pu-a-b/): President was upset Sunday night after Legend was featured in MSNBC’s final installment of Lester Holt’s “Justice For All” series, a report about the criminal justice system where he was not giving any credit considering how much praise he has gotten for the First Step Act. Trump blasted the singer and his wife “for talking now about how great” the reform is, but not playing a role when it mattered.  Trump signed the First Step Act into law last year that reduces mandatory minimum sentences in certain instances and gives judges more discretion. More than 3,100 inmates will be released under the act, which has been praised by both Republicans and Democrats. President Trump went on to roast John and Chrissy on Twitter, Teigen who has proudly and admittedly disliked the president went full-blown no F’s given tweeting, Legend’s rebuttal was pretty underwhelming compared to Teigen’s considering most people would be proud of Obama and his people if they spent their night watching this. You can’t fake away from the progress the administration has made. Later, she and Legend encouraged followers to make #PresidentPussyAssBitch to trend by jokingly imploring people not to.Trump blocked her in July 2017 after she tweeted “Lolllllll no one likes you” to him after he complained that Republicans were not doing enough to “protect their president.” - [Rose McGowan Demands Lisa Bloom & David Boies be Disbarred After Book Ties Weinstein, Clinton Supporters & Israel Together](https://finflam.com/rose-mcgowan-calls-for-lisa-bloom-to-be-disbarred-after-book-ties-weinstein-and-hillary-clinton/): It’s no secret that Lisa Bloom, daughter of famous attorney Gloria Allred, repped Harvey Weinstein & worked with him to discredit his accusers, she tells us why too. In a new book called, “She Said,” lawyers Lisa Bloom and David Boies emerge as ruthless and soulless advocates on behalf of Weinstein. Bloom But in a bombshell new book by Jodi Kantor, ‘She Said’ we learn just how far Bloom was willing to go to destroy women who were the targets of Weinstein’s predation. In addition to advising Weinstein that they discredit accusers publicly, Lisa Bloom also wrote this in a memo to Weinstein that Kantor obtained: “You should be the hero of the story, not the villain. This is very doable.” I’m not sure if I should be incredibly pissed or not. She was defending her client so I’m stuck between a rock and a hard place. Bloom was so invested in defending Weinstein, so much she was working for $895 an hour to suppress accusations and any further investigations. She went to lengths to destroy Ashley Judd, one of the first actresses to come public and make accusations towards the Hollywood producer, but Bloom came up with a plan to paint Judd as unreliable and mentally unstable. Lisa Bloom’s efforts to help Weinstein came after she secretly raised at least $700 thousand from Hillary Clinton supporters to try to coax women to air new allegations against Trump. The efforts failed, but Bloom still kept $200 thousand from a David Brock organization. McGowan was outraged by the lengths Bloom and team were willing to discredit her taking to twitter to respond saying, “The evil that was perpetrated on me and others was mind-bending and illegal. Lisa Bloom should be disbarred.” Bloom told the Weinstein she could “help you against the Roses of the world because I have represented so many of them,” according to excerpts of the book “She Said: Breaking the Sexual Harassment Story That Helped Ignite a Movement.” “We can place an article re her becoming increasingly unglued,” Bloom wrote about McGowan. “So that when someone Googles her this is what pops up and she’s discredited.” Boies David Boies is probably most well known for defending the former vice president Al Gore then-presidential candidate in front of the Supreme Court in Bush v Gore to decide the winner of the election and the man who stopped Microsoft’s billion-dollar monopoly. He’s come under fire especially because he apparently was working with Black Cube which is an Israeli spy firm that would collect dirt on Weinstein’s accusers and prevent anyone from going forward and use blackmail against the victims to protect the sick producer. This book also shows emails from Boies’ time representing Weinstein, in which the two men chat about potential movie roles for the lawyer’s daughter, the Times reports. Boies says he has “no regrets” in how he did things. Aftermath Boies and Bloom have attempted to bleach their tarnished images by representing some of the women who accused Jeffrey Epstein of molesting them when they were underage. Lisa Bloom used women to get rich it seems and she played both sides only caring about the next case, they ended a serial abuser. - [Should the Military Allow Soldiers to Drink and Smoke?](https://finflam.com/should-the-military-allow-soldiers-to-drink-smoke/): Do you think it’s okay for soldiers to be able to drink and smoke? America we might have a problem. Drinking Well, according to the CDC around 27,000 people across 25 different industries responded to surveys on alcohol consumption during the period of 2013 and 2017, with the average person reportedly consuming at least one drink 91 days per year. With everything tallied military personnel ranked number one leading all industries in the consumption of alcohol. They spend about a 1/3 of the year doing so with 130 days. Is that really a lot? Because most of my family are in construction and they came a close second with 106 days out the year drinking alcohol, and I’m sure they beat the military by a mile. They’ve also found that veterans who go drinking and driving have gone up 60 percent since 2014 stemming from PTSD, which has caused them to binge drink in excess, not to sound redundant. Many bases allow for alcohol to be sold at commissaries and at the age of 18 years old. Marines have a higher probability of committing crimes like this along with missed work or other personal problems, while the Airforce has the lowest rate of drinking issues. The defense department has said the military’s binge drinking has cost them over $1 billion in production. Smoking It appears the marines suffer from another problem above all other branches of the military. Smoking! Listen I smoke and I know it’s not good for me and I think my stresses are bad, I could only imagine the struggles they have to go through. Truth Initiative also reports that nearly 1/3 of current smokers started once they joined the service, while those who start smoking, proceed to do so more frequently once deployed. It doesn’t help that the non-smoking policies are flexible and rarely enforced. A large-scale study of active-duty Army men and women found that there was a 60 percent (men) and 15 percent (women) greater risk of lost workdays due to hospitalization, and a 7 percent and 54 percent greater risk, respectively, of lost workdays related to injuries among those who smoked than among nonsmokers. Lost days at work could be dangerous in combat units due to a loss of total manpower. Military personnel who smoke are less productive and do not perform as well on physical fitness tests relative to nonsmoking personnel. Do these people need a vice? Any other suggestions? May God help all the veterans and give them the strength they need especially if they have severe addiction problems. - [Bill Cosby Granted Opportunity to Fight Sexual Assault Conviction Before Supreme Court](https://finflam.com/bill-cosby-granted-opportunity-to-fight-sexual-assault-conviction-before-supreme-court/): Comedian Bill Cosby has won the right to fight his 2018 sexual assault conviction before the Pennsylvania Supreme Court.  We’re extremely thankful to the State Supreme Court of Pennsylvania for agreeing to review Mr. Cosby’s appeal, … The false conviction of Bill Cosby is so much bigger than him — it’s about the destruction of ALL Black people and people of color in America. We’re extremely thankful to our attorneys for their tenacious efforts in fighting for the vindication of Mr. Cosby. Attorneys for Bill CosbyBrain Perry, Jennifer Bonjean & Barbara Zemlock Cosby has been imprisoned in Philadelphia for nearly 2 years after a jury convicted him of drugging and sexually assaulting a woman in 2004. The appeal comes after Cosby petitioned the state’s high court in January to take up his case arguing his due process rights were violated amid “#MeToo hysteria.” First, it will consider whether uncharged allegations of sexual misconduct and the use of quaaludes from five women should have been admitted as evidence. Just one such prior bad acts witness had been allowed to testify in Cosby’s first trial, which ended in a mistrial. Second, it will look at the larger issue of whether Cosby should have been put on trial given his argument that he had a non-prosecution agreement with the sitting Montgomery County District Attorney when he agreed to give a deposition in Constand’s civil suit that eventually lead to these proceedings. The court will also consider whether that deposition testimony, in which he discussed giving women drugs for the purposes of sex, should have been admitted at trial since the comedian likely would have asserted his Fifth Amendment rights in the civil matter if he hadn’t felt protected by the DA’s assurances. One thing is clear America will never look at Bill Cosby the same ever again, the loving father and Jell-O commercial eating, sweater-wearing perceptions are dead. - [Winona Ryder Accuses Mel Gibson of Asking Her If She's An 'Oven Dodger' in 1995](https://finflam.com/winona-ryder-accuses-mel-gibson-of-asking-her-if-shes-an-oven-dodger-in-1995/): Actress Winona Ryder famously known for her roles in ‘Beetlejuice’ and the Netflix hit series ‘Stranger Things’ said she was passed over for a movie role because the studio head thought she looked “too Jewish” and Mel Gibson once asked her if she was an “oven dodger.” [democracy id=”67″] Ryder talked about her experiences with anti-Semitism in Hollywood as part of a wide-ranging interview published in the London-based Sunday Times. “There was a movie that I was up for a long time ago, it was a period piece, and the studio head, who was Jewish, said I looked ‘too Jewish’ to be in a blue-blooded family,” Ryder told newspaper. “There are times when people have said, ‘Wait, you’re Jewish? But you’re so pretty!’” Winona Ryder Mel Gibson Incident with Winona The incident with Gibson, at a party in 1995, was first reported in an interview in GQ in 2010. Ryder said that when something came up in the conversation about Jews, the actor-director said, “You’re not an oven dodger, are you?” – a reference to the ovens that cremated the bodies of inmates in Nazi extermination camps. She added that Gibson later tried to apologize for the remark. When questioned about her Jewish heritage Ryder said she is “not religious, but I do identify. It’s a hard thing for me to talk about because I had family who died in the camps, so I’ve always been fascinated with that time.” Gibson’s History There have been numerous occasions where Mel Gibson has stepped into some really deep shit. He’s said the word n****** when speaking about his ex possibly being raped for what she was wearing. I believe there was also tape regarding some type of abuse between the two. Then you have the incident when he was arrested saying, “the jews are responsible for all the wars in the world.” However, people forget that footage was actually sold by the cop who got paid off handsomely and was surprisingly never charged for a crime when that illegal in California if I’m not mistaken. He was blacklisted for like nearly 10 years apparently, but he’s made a comeback and America loves a comeback, Mel has not made a fuck up since he’s been back and that’s a good thing. If he has made progress in his life and stopped or toned down the drinking those are steps forward for someone who has/had a severe drinking problem. I am still a fan of Gibson and likely will be, and canceling Gibson now is stupid especially because it’s over and the incident took place 25 years ago. Also, the comparison between him and R. Kelley is idiotic. Kelley raped, abused, urinated on them, and continuously lured young women as sex slaves for his own personal enlightenment just up until recently. These are two different situations. Should people get passed this since it’s old and he’s gotten better? - [Petitioners Gather Signatures to Change Columbus, Ohio to Guy Fieri's 'Flavortown'](https://finflam.com/petitioners-gather-signatures-to-change-columbus-ohio-to-guy-fieris-flavortown/): An online petition to change the name of Columbus, Ohio, has gathered over 25,000 signatures after the organizer suggested they borrow an idea from Guy Fieri and call it “Flavortown” instead. According to Fox News, the petition, started by Tyler Woodbridge, comes amid backlash to the city’s public statues of Christopher Columbus, which Mayor Andrew J. Ginther recently described as a representation of “our ugly past.” Across the country, other statues of Christopher Columbus have been torn down, defaced, or removed in response to growing criticism over Columbus’ legacy in the Americas. “Columbus is an amazing city, but one whose name is tarnished by the very name itself,” argues Woodbridge in his Change.org petition. “Its namesake, Christopher Columbus, is in The Bad Place because of all his raping, slave trading, and genocide. That’s not exactly a proud legacy.” Woodbridge proposed “Flavortown” as a replacement, he says, for two reasons: “For one, it honors Central Ohio’s proud heritage as a culinary crossroads and one of the nation’s largest test markets for the food industry. Secondly, cheflebrity Guy Fieri was born in Columbus, so naming the city in honor of him (he’s such a good dude, really) would be superior to its current nomenclature.” The petition was started amid other calls to remove monuments, logos and brand names with problematic histories and racist connotations following the Memorial Day death of George Floyd in police custody. Columbus Mayor Andrew J. Ginther had also recently announced that a statue of Columbus outside of Columbus City Hall would be removed in favor of “diversity and inclusion.” - [DACA Is Here To Stay Supreme Court Rules](https://finflam.com/daca-is-here-to-stay-supreme-court-rules/): The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Thursday that the Trump administration cannot carry out its plan to shut down the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, which has allowed nearly 800,000 young people, known as “Dreamers,” to avoid deportation and remain in the U.S. [democracy id=”66″] The decision is a big legal defeat for President Donald Trump on the issue of immigration, which has been a major focus of his domestic agenda. The ruling said the government failed to give an adequate justification for ending the federal program. The administration could try again to shut it down by offering a more detailed explanation for its action, but the White House might not want to end such a popular program in the heat of a presidential campaign. Immigration lawyers told the Supreme Court after the case was argued last fall that frontline health care workers involved in responding to the coronavirus epidemic rely on about 27,000 DACA recipients, “including dentists, pharmacists, physician assistants, home health aides, technicians” and nearly 200 medical students. “Termination of DACA during this national health emergency would be catastrophic,” they said in an April 2 court filing. The Association of American Medical Colleges told the court last fall — well before the pandemic crisis — that the U.S. is unprepared “to fill the loss that would result if DACA recipients were excluded from the health care workforce.” The court said the Department of Homeland Security did not act properly when it ordered the program ended in 2017. In response to legal challenges, lower court rulings allowed DACA to keep going, letting young people in the program to reapply every two years and remain under its protection. Children of illegal immigrants were allowed to remain here if they were under 16 when their parents brought them to the U.S. and if they arrived by 2007. DACA’s defenders had argued that federal law required the Trump administration to give a detailed explanation before trying to shut the program down — an action that would affect hundreds of thousands of people and the businesses that employ them. Instead, they said, the government simply declared the program illegal. More than 100 business groups, including Apple and Microsoft, sought to preserve DACA, arguing many of their employees are part of the program. Figures show that over 90 percent of DACA participants have a job. Nearly half are in school. Many don’t speak the language or know the culture of their home countries. - [Father of Representative Ilhan Omar Dies From Coronavirus](https://finflam.com/father-of-representative-ilhan-omar-dies-from-coronavirus/): Nur Omar Mohamed, the father of Congresswoman Ilhan Omar, died Monday from complications related to COVID-19. Mohamed, 67, had been in a coma in Hennepin Medical Center for over a week. The relationship between Mohamed and Ilhan had not been well as of late especially due to her extramarital affair where he even asked her not to be there. According to a source by the Daily Mail, Mohamed and Omar have not been speaking in recent months since DailyMail.com posted pictures of her and her new husband Tim Mynett with his hand on her rear. ‘He thought that was very demeaning that she should be walking around in public like that,’ said the source. ‘They have hardly spoken in three months.’ ‘He has been very angry about the shame his daughter brought upon him and the family for having an affair while married.’ In a press release, Ilhan shared news of Nur’s death “with tremendous sadness and pain.” “No words can describe what he meant to me and all who knew him,” she said. Ilhan began the statement with a verse from the Quran that states, “‎Surely we belong to God and to Him shall we return.” Nur first came to the U.S. with his family in 1995 from a refugee camp in Kenya. At the time, Ilhan was 12 years old. In Somalia, Nur trained teachers for a living, according to a 2016 City Pages story. Upon arriving in Minneapolis, Nur first drove cabs to support his family and later found work at the post office, according to the Washington Post.  In early 2019, as Ilhan was preparing to swear into Congress for the first time, Nur wrote a guest post on her Instagram account referring to their first arrival in an airport in Washington D.C. as refugees two decades before then. In 2018, Omar became the first Somali-American elected to Congress. “I could never have dreamed that twenty three years later I would return to the same airport with my daughter Ilhan by my side, the day before she is to be sworn in as the first Somali-American elected to the United States Congress,” Nur wrote. “You, of course, can imagine how emotional this is and why I am incredibly proud of her.” Just months earlier senator and former 2020 Democratic presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren had a brother who died from the coronavirus as well. On Monday, Minnesota health officials reported 230 newly confirmed cases of COVID-19. The state’s death toll from the disease is now up to 1,304 and the total number of positive cases the state has seen so far is 30,693.  - [Daughter of Hank Williams Jr. Dead After Car Crash](https://finflam.com/daughter-of-hank-williams-jr-dead-after-car-crash/): Katherine Williams-Dunning, daughter of singer Hank Williams Jr. and granddaughter of Alabama-born country legend Hank Williams, was killed in a car crash on Saturday night. Williams-Dunning, called “Katie” by family, was driving a 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe and towing a boat at about 7:45 p.m. on Highway 79 near Paris, Tenn., west of Kentucky Lake and about 110 miles west of Nashville, when the vehicle crossed the median, rolled over, and came to a stop on the shoulder, according to WKRN. She died at the scene. Her husband, Tyler Dunning, 29, was in the vehicle. He was airlifted to Vanderbilt University Medical Center and was awake and responding, according to a social media post by Katherine’s sister, singer Holly Williams, who was born in Cullman. The Dunnings were married Oct. 15, 2015 and have two children, Beau, 5, and Audrey, 2. Williams-Dunning was Hank Jr.’s daughter with his third wife, Mary Jane Thomas, according to CMT. They have been married since 1990. Hank Jr. has five children, including from previous marriages to Becky White and Gwen Yeargain. Sam Williams, the youngest of the five children, pursued a musical career. Unlike her siblings, Katherine never pursued a singing career. Our condolences and prayers are with everyone affected by this tragedy and god willing her husband Tyler pulls through??. - [Ghislaine Maxwell Fighting To Keep Jeffrey Epstein Files Sealed](https://finflam.com/ghislaine-maxwell-fighting-to-keep-jeffrey-epstein-files-sealed/): The Attorneys of Ghislaine Maxwell, who was the right-hand man to Jeffrey Epstein and lead child procurer, are asking a federal judge to keep a group of records sealed. The attorneys argue in a court a filing, that the public’s interest in the documents is outweighed by privacy considerations and the potential impact a release of the documents could have on an ongoing criminal investigation into alleged accomplices of Epstein. Listen we know that’s all just smoking mirrors as they’re banking on all investigation to come to a major fault and not go forward, nice try though Maxwell. The records of interest have to deal with the case in a lawsuit against Maxwell in 2015 by none other than Virginia Roberts Giuffre, a long time victim of Epstein. The case which was settled in 2017, which Roberts filed a defamation lawsuit contained the names of high profile celebrities, regular joes, business associates, and of course royalty. Maxwell must be sweating bullets as she’s the one who may have apparently given up those names of interest. Maxwell’s attorneys argue were given under an expectation of confidentiality that had been agreed to by both sides in the dispute, according to Maxwell’s court filing. Most of the docket was redacted for public view or has been sealed since. “This series of pleadings concerns [Giuffre’s] attempt to compel Ms. Maxwell to answer intrusive questions about her sex life,” Pagliuca wrote. “The subject matter of these [documents] is extremely personal, confidential, and subject to considerable abuse by the media.” Keep in mind these lawyers are grasping for straws when they say what their truth really is for Ghislaine, “were gratuitous and served no legitimate purpose.” Maxwell attorneys argue that the bulk of the sealed documents and exhibits should stay sealed, contending that they when they were submitted by Giuffre’s attorneys and because many of the documents contain the names of dozens of non-parties who have yet to receive notice that the records could be made public. Giuffre has advocated for near-total disclosure of the records, while Maxwell and attorneys for the intervening individual have urged Preska to carefully balance the intense public interest in the case against potentially “life-changing” reputational damage that could befall those whose names are made public. Because the parties reached a confidential settlement, the allegations leveled in the dispute are unproven, having never been tested by an independent trier of fact. Ghislaine has denied all claims. “She absolutely denies that she participated in this or any other sexual abuse or trafficking or assault, and no court, judge or jury has ever determined that she has,” an attorney for Maxwell wrote last month in a related case. If there’s a real judge in this country they’ll uphold the law. Here’s hoping they go to prison, everyone involved. - ['Live PD' Canceled By A&E](https://finflam.com/live-pd-canceled-by-ae/): ‘Live P.D.’ has been Canceled Bly A&E Amid Nationwide Protests Against Police Brutality just one day after ‘Cops‘ is canceled by Paramount. A&E Network has decided to cancel Live P.D. amid the nationwide protests against police brutality. In a statement given to ET, the network says it will cease production and try to find ways to better tell the stories of the community and police officers. “This is a critical time in our nation’s history and we have made the decision to cease production on Live P.D. Going forward, we will determine if there is a clear pathway to tell the stories of both the community and the police officers whose role it is to serve them,” the statement reads. “And with that, we will be meeting with community and civil rights leaders as well as police departments.” Following the news, Live P.D. host Dan Abrams tweeted: “Shocked & beyond disappointed about this. To the loyal #LivePDNation please know I, we, did everything we could to fight for you, and for our continuing effort at transparency in policing. I was convinced the show would go on.” Live P.D., which airs live Friday and Saturday nights, followed police officers in real-time as they patrolled cities across the country. A&E’s top-rated program premiered in October 2016 and had run for a total of four seasons. The latest season debuted in September 2019. It had just been renewed for an additional 166 episodes in May 2020. - [Television Show 'Cops' Canceled After 30 Years](https://finflam.com/television-show-cops-canceled-after-30-years/): 31 years is a long time to be on television, much less patrolling the airwaves, well not anymore for the three-decade show “Cops” because it’s been canceled. A spokesperson for Paramount Network states that it has no “current or future plans for it to return.” ‘Cops’ had been scheduled to premiere on Monday, but no episode has aired on Paramount Network since at least June 1 as protests against police brutality and in support of the Black Lives Matter movement continued across the country. Cops first originated on Fox in 1989 due to the fact that they were experimenting with ideas and it was low on production cost which gave really its footing and rating winner. It had been pulled days before its scheduled season premiere, an action that came amid questions and protests about policing and it’s tactics. Similarly, A&E has also postponed “Live PD,” a different version of the show which is one of the network’s most popular series. Reality is setting in since we know so much is aimed at making the police look good whether it’s a made for a tv show or a “realistic” variety show of them, the truth is blurred for the publics’ perception. Here’s hoping the last few weeks of mass protests will fundamentally alter how people see such programming and more to the point, how networks approach scheduling them. The viewing audience is hardly monolithic, with an abundance of options catering to all sorts of tastes and niches. The postponement/delay/cancellation of this type of genre is no more than a tactic for executives not to face the reality of current times with programming they exploit off of criminals. Like so much in TV, the success of “Cops” was a surprise to most concerned at the time — representing a confluence of events more than some master plan. Still, in its infancy, the Fox broadcast network basically stumbled into the genre, as networks explored programming alternatives due to a prolonged strike by Hollywood writers. Beginning on local stations, Fox launched a law-enforcement block that began with “America’s Most Wanted” in the final year of the Reagan administration, later joined by “Cops.” Fox aired 25 seasons of “Cops,” pairing it with “America’s Most Wanted” on Saturday nights for 14 years. “Most Wanted” moved to Lifetime in 2011 and was eventually canceled. “Cops,” meanwhile, got a new lease on life in 2013 when Spike TV ordered new episodes and paired them with repeats. Spike was rebranded as Paramount Network in 2018. - [AOC Calls For Defunding Police!](https://finflam.com/aoc-calls-for-defunding-police/): AOC has come out swinging and is jumping on the wagon to defund police departments across the country in the wake of George Floyd’s murder by police officers. [democracy id=”65″] Protesters marching in the streets aligned with groups such as Black Lives Matter support defunding the police. I also believe we should defund police departments in part because it inflates the bubble of the police organization as a whole? Aren’t we against big brother and big government? There are many other disturbing reasons, I won’t go into. On the flip side, what will they replace the boots on the ground with? Is this a ploy for a globalist takeover? It’s possible there is an agenda for a New World Order merely using the tragedies of the day to accomplish their goal while masking itself as a caring act of compassion in the name of George Floyd and those before him. “I do not believe it’s a good idea to reduce the budget of the agency that’s here to keep us safe,” Mayor de Blasio said Friday during a press briefing. What are the solutions to fix what’s happened to George Floyd and others? Would defunding the police actually initiate violence? Wouldn’t it? Think about police brutality, it would increase even more because the police officers may not have back up, wouldn’t they go the extra mile to ensure their own safety as opposed to ours? Buffalo Police Department I love the protesters and activists being out here in the streets every day since i’ts a testament to who America wants to be and what they should deliver to every American, equality, and the opportunity to be heard for every individual. This resolution revolution is bringing the true ugliness of an individual out whether he or she has a badge, racist, hateful bigot, looter, etc. Here’s an example of how protesters are bringing darkness to light and saving the city money. Just yesterday 57 Buffalo police officers resigned from their response team as a SHOW OF SUPPORT for the two police who were suspended, but need to be fired, Buffalo officers Aaron Torglaski and Robert McCabe, have now been charged with 2nd-degree assault for injuring 75-year-old protestor who they pushed, who then fell, cracked his skull open and bled everywhere. Their excuse? He was old! Think about that. This is why “just a bad apple” doesn’t work. It is systemic. Organized and unionized corruption. Destroy The Blue Wall! Transparency is a must. We will always need good guys who are police officers, not fucking crooks wearing a badge as it’s been one, if not the major problem with departments around the country for decades. Los Angeles Police Department New York Police Department isn’t the only police department being targeted and rightfully so, the Los Angeles Police Department also has an inflated budget of around $5.4 billion. From a political standpoint If AOC wants to defund police departments, should she defund their security that we pay for? What makes this even more unbelievable is so much of the money is earmarked for lawsuits against the police department. Think about it, maybe if they didn’t do so much rotten shit as the LAPD has been known for doing for decade after decade they might not waste taxpayer money and the city could reappropriate the funds to a better place. House Democrats, led by the Congressional Black Caucus, are expected to unveil their police reform legislative solutions this week and hold a vote later this month. The Defund the Police petition has gotten celebrity support from the likes of John Legend, Natalie Portman, and Lizzo. They are demanding police budgets be cut and money invested in education, community programs, and healthcare.  “Despite continued profiling, harassment, terror and killing of Black communities, local and federal decision-makers continue to invest in the police, which leaves Black people vulnerable and our communities no safer,” the petition says. - [Joe Biden Will Officially Be Your 2020 Democratic Presidential Candidate!](https://finflam.com/joe-biden-will-officially-be-your-2020-democratic-presidential-candidate/): Dear Joe Biden, in case you didn’t know, which I’m sure you didn’t, you are now the Democratic presidential nominee. Biden has officaly reached the threshold of 1,991 pledged delegates needed to clinch his party’s nomination. [democracy id=”64″] Biden now has 1,993 delegates, according to The Associated Press. There are still contests to come in eight states and three U.S. territories. “It was an honor to compete alongside one of the most talented groups of candidates the Democratic party has ever fielded — and I am proud to say that we are going into this general election a united party,” Biden said in a statement emailed to reporters shortly after the AP’s declaration. “I am going to spend every day between now and November 3rd fighting to earn the votes of Americans all across this great country so that, together, we can win the battle for the soul of this nation, and make sure that as we rebuild our economy, everyone comes along.” Bernie Sanders has kept his name on the ballots and he continues to capture delegates in order to have influence in the voting on the party’s platform at the summer nominating convention. Sanders has won a small percentage of delegates, and with many states that were scheduled to hold primaries and caucuses in April and May pushing back their contests until June or even later due to health concerns over the coronavirus pandemic, Biden’s timetable to clinch the nomination was delayed. Will this be up being a money game? Biden and the Democrats are throwing everything they can into the lot raising $60.5 million dollars in April alone and having $97.5 million in the bank. This is nowhere near President Trump’s bank account since he has a whopping $255 million in cash. Trump is looking like he can demolish anyone and everyone in his path here’s hoping he does. The Democratic National Committee will hold their convention in mid-August, where Biden will officially be nominated to represent their party in the general election. - [NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell Admits "We Were Wrong"](https://finflam.com/nfl-commissioner-roger-goodell-admits-we-were-wrong/): It appears the most hated commissioner in sports is acknowledging that the way they handled the Colin Kaepernick situation was indeed a messy, screwy debacle. We, the National Football League, admit we were wrong for not listening to NFL players earlier and encourage all to speak out and peacefully protest. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell The biggest names in the game like OBJ, Patrick Mahomes, Tyrann Mathieu, Saquan Barkley, and many more demanded in personalized videos that the NFL publically admits they were wrong in silencing protesters like Kaepernick. Players have been given their wish as the NFL is taking responsibility for their fuckup. Goodell offered his condolences to the families of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, and “all the families who have endured police brutality.” We, the National Football League, condemn racism and the systematic oppression of Black People, We, the National Football League, believe Black Lives Matter. I personally protest with you and want to be a part of the much needed change in this country….Without black players there would be no National Football League. And the protests around the country are emblematic of the centuries of silence, inequality, and oppression of black players, coaches, fans, and staff. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell - [Have Police Finally Found Who Took Madeleine McCann?](https://finflam.com/have-police-finally-found-who-took-madeleine-mccann/): Will the world finally get the real story about what happened to Madeleine McCann? Investigators in Germany have “almost enough evidence” to charge a man they believe to be responsible for the kidnapping and murder of young Madeleine McCann. The suspect of interest is a convicted pedophile and is already sitting in prison. The person of interest has not had his identity revealed to the public yet, but we know he has a long history of sex crimes, and what makes it even more cringy is the man who is 43 years old was staying at the same resort as Madeleine and her family. He has previous convictions for sex crimes against girls – made money dealing drugs, burglarizing holiday homes, and raping 72-year-old women for which he is currently serving a seven-year prison sentence. In Germany, they have laws that differ from the United States where the person is allowed to keep his anonymity. It gets even more interesting because the man fits the build described by Scotland Yard almost a decade ago. German police said the suspect is white, 6ft tall, short blonde hair and skinny. It’s also been discovered that he had been talking on an online forum about the death of McCann. Madeleine was only 3 when she disappeared. Answers for Madeleine McCann’s Parents McCann vanished just days before her fourth birthday in a holiday apartment in Praia da Luz in Portugal on the evening of May 3, 2007, she’d be 17 years old right now. She was left sleeping with her baby siblings Sean and Amelie on the night she disappeared as her parents went to a tapas restaurant nearby with friends. Parents remember your children are almost always safer with you next to them. All we have ever wanted is to find her, uncover the truth, and bring those responsible to justice. We will never give up hope of finding Madeleine alive, but whatever the outcome may be, we need to know as we need to find peace. Kate & Gerry McCann I feel extremely sorry for the parents of Madeleine because they’ve never given up hope this entire time, but maybe now that they have a suspect who may legitimately be responsible they may get answers and if it’s worth anything, closure for whatever that’s worth. Miracles do happen, so IF she is alive it would be a miracle indeed, let’s hope??. These parents have suffered so much from being accused of kidnapping, murdering, and even selling their daughter to threats on their lives and the remaining children, their strength truly shows they are warriors. Kate and Gerry have shown what unconditional love is between a parent and a child. Those two look just like the Podesta brothers and from what I’ve heard they were in town the same maybe it’s all connected, it’s possible. - [Filmmaker Michael Moore Says Fuck Captain Michael Moore](https://finflam.com/filmmaker-michael-moore-says-fuck-michael-moore/): Several hours ago on twitter, filmmaker Michael Moore slammed Los Angeles police Chief Michael Moore after making controversial comments about property protesters and looters in regards to George Floyd’s death. But this fat ass piece of shit just advocated for the protesters in Minneapolis to “demolish” the Minneapolis Police Department’s 3rd Police Precinct headquarters, accuses “White Minnesota” of telling the world that it’s “OK” to “murder” black people, and calls for open “revolt.” This is just as bad and he claims President Trump incites violence what the hell is this? Typical Liberal hypocrisy! Thursday night Moore cheered on the “good citizens” for “burning down the evil police precinct,” demanded that “all police should go home,” and suggested that race should determine who is allowed in the police department. These people are oblivious to their own bull shit. Captain Michael Moore If you ever wanted to see a window into the mindset of some really bad police culture in America, just listen to LAPD Chief Michael Moore’s comments tonight. There are people in authority who view themselves as an occupying army fighting an insurgency, whether it’s Comey’s band of hacks in the FBI or the local authorities who disregard the constitution. Many of these people who have the perspective that power creates invincibility are somehow allowed to take “oaths” to protect and “ensure” our rights as individuals merely see us as sub-human scum. Chief Michael Moore said that the death of George Floyd was in the hands of the protestors and looters. With that attitude of contempt and sheer dishonesty, he views the people of LA as enemies to be disregarded. Moore later returned to the mic and said he misspoke in saying “blood was on [looters] hands” and that he regrets the remarks but won’t apologize to those “creating this destruction.” But we know he meant what he said the first time. What exactly did he mean to say? I’m not sure he quite understands what the word “misspoke” means. He thinks America and the communities in Los Angeles have forgotten that the LAPD has been an institution that has brutalized the black community for decades. They would have just as soon murdered George Floyd themselves had they had the opportunity to, and carried on as they’ve always done. I would love it if someone would investigate the number of complaints of police brutality in the LAPD under Chief Moore. Apparently, the community is responsible when cops murder innocent people. In order to change things in this country, police departments must be willing to look at themselves in the mirror and admit that they are the problem at times. Scapegoating protesters will not solve the problem of racism. Both Michael’s can kiss my ass, especially that fat ass. RIP George Floyd and May God Bless all the protesters who truly want change and are using their 1st Amendment right. - [New Book Reveals Bill Clinton Had An Affair With Epstein's Procurer Ghislaine Maxwell](https://finflam.com/new-book-reveals-bill-clinton-had-an-affair-with-epsteins-procurer-ghislaine-maxwell/): Former President of the United States Bill Clinton is finding himself in hot water as an excerpt from a new book titled, “A Convenient Death: The Mysterious Demise of Jeffrey Epstein,” by Alana Goodman and Daniel Halper, out June 2 describes he had an affair with Jeffrey Epstein’s right-hand procurer of children, Ghislaine Maxwell. [democracy id=”62″] According to Fox News, Bill Clinton took at least 26 trips on Epstein’s Boeing 727 between 2001 and 2003. Ghislaine Maxwell & Clinton Family Backstory Maxwell first grew close with the Clintons after Bill Clinton left office, even vacationing on a yacht with Chelsea Clinton in 2009, attending her wedding in 2010, and participating in the Clinton Global Initiative as recently as 2013, years after her name first emerged in accounts of Epstein’s alleged sexual abuse. It’s odd that a former sitting president would still hang around a pedophile even after this information was out. Epstein ended getting a horribly sweet deal in 2008 after being convicted in Florida on two prostitution-related charges, one of which involved a minor. Bill Clinton’s spokesman, Angel Urena, said that Epstein even visited Clinton at his Harlem office once in 2002 and that Clinton once briefly visited Epstein’s apartment. It’s unclear what apartment that would be. Epstein owned an Upper East Side townhouse that federal prosecutors said was worth $77 million. Let’s just remind you how close they were, Ghislaine Maxwell was among the guests at Chelsea Clinton’s wedding in July 2010 in upstate New York. There’s more dark shit to this then meets the eye. The truth will come out, or it will die trying as history has shown. “[Bill] and Ghislaine were getting it on,” a source who witnessed the relationship said in an interview. “That’s why he was around Epstein—to be with her.” The book’s sources say that Clinton’s presence didn’t have anything to do with Epstein or his procurement of little girls, but his interest in Epstein’s number one, Ghislaine Maxwell. They also claimed that Clinton used Epstein’s name as clout where it was validation for him being there and throwing off the scent of another extramarital affair with Maxwell. [democracy id=”63″] They also go into detail of how the coziness between the former president and the British socialite drew notice in New York social circles. Clinton and Maxwell were spotted dining together at the Madison Avenue Italian mainstay Nello, according to a 2002 New York magazine article, which described Maxwell as a “man-eater” in the same paragraph. In 2001 Hillary declined to attend New York education charity gala so Bill Clinton went stag, but who was with him? Maxwell! My Take on Maxwell & Clinton Well, this sounds somewhat too legitimate, but how much are we missing? It’s been reported that she had sex with an underage girl with Epstein why wouldn’t she do it with Clinton? Who else was involved? What does Clinton know? Does Bill Clinton know where she is? Is this a book to throw people off? President Clinton has denied ever visiting the Caribbean island but has admitted flying in Epstein’s private jet on four occasions. Clinton’s spokesman said on Wednesday: ‘It’s a total lie today, it’s a total lie tomorrow, and it’ll be a total lie years from now.’  The Epstein story beggars belief. You all need to watch the documentary on Netflix. Shame on Ghislaine Maxwell, shame on Prince Andrew & Buckingham Palace for covering this up, and finally Shame on Alex Acosta and fractions of the U.S. government for helping Epstein carrying on longer than he should have. The fix is in. I advise everyone to go watch the new Netflix documentary that details testimony from witnesses and victims of Epstein’s abuse. The Epstein documentary was released last night and Steve Scully, a 70-year-old former worker on Epstein’s private Caribbean island of Little Saint James, claims he saw Clinton sitting with the pedophile on the porch of the island’s villa. Pretty pathetic that Americans lose their fucking shit over a trashy shit show like Tiger King but so far aren’t blowing up the internet out of outrage in regards to the true evil that they’re people like Alex Acosta, Ghislaine Maxwell, Ken Starr among many others who helped protect pedophiles. - [Manhunt for Peter Manfredonia is Over - Suspected of 2 Homicides Arrested Without Harm](https://finflam.com/manhunt-for-peter-manfredonia-is-over-suspected-of-2-homicides-arrested-without-harm/): Peter Manfredonia, the University of Connecticut senior suspected of two murders, was captured by police in Maryland Wednesday night unharmed. Manfredonia’s killing rampage began Friday when police say Manfredonia hacked to death a Willington man while searching for a female friend. Manfredonia evaded police search teams throughout the weekend and later allegedly fatally shot a Derby man in the head Sunday morning before stealing a car and heading to New Jersey and then taking an Uber to East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania Sunday afternoon. Police arrested the 23 year old suspect after a search that spanned 4 states. He was considered armed & dangerous. Manfredonia was being manhunted because he’s suspected of taking the lives of Ted DeMers, 62, and Nicholas Eisele, 23, before forcing Eisele’s girlfriend into her car and fleeing the state with her. The woman, 23, was located Sunday at a rest stop near Paterson, New Jersey, with her 2016 Volkswagen Jetta, police said. She was unharmed.  Authorities believed that a duffel bag he possessed while taking an Uber contained firearms, including long arms such as rifles or shotguns, as well as a possible handgun. Manfredonia is believed to have acquired the firepower during a home invasion or burglary he committed in the Connecticut area, the police chief said. A lawyer for Manfredonia’s family, Mike Dolan, said earlier that the suspect has struggled with mental health issues and has “sought the help of a number of therapists.” Yet George Floyd was murdered by a group of police officers for fake accusations? The system is really fucked up. Now let’s get it straight I’m in no way advocating violence in response to violence at all. Perpetuating hatred like that merely makes you a part of the problem, not the solution. What I’m saying is it’s an example of how racist and biased police forces are. - [Does Lori Loughlin Deserve More Prison Time Than 2 Months?](https://finflam.com/does-lori-loughlin-deserve-more-prison-time-than-2-months/): Actor Lori Loughlin and her husband have agreed to plead guilty in the U.S. college admissions scandal. Loughlin is to serve 2 months in jail and Mossimo Giannulli will serve 5 months, and both will pay fines. The deals must be approved by the judge. They are scheduled to plead guilty Friday via video conference. [democracy id=”59″] They’ve agreed to plead guilty to conspiracy to commit wire and mail fraud in a plea agreement filed in Boston’s federal court. Prosecutors have agreed to dismiss charges of money laundering and federal programs bribery that were added after the case was filed. 2 months? That’s it? Wonder how much it would’ve been if she were not a celebrity, god forbid black or Mexican, or even a republican. News Alert*: They know they won’t see the inside of a jail cell with Coronavirus, they’ll do their time from the comfort of their cushy home. $150,000 is not enough, they need to set up several recurrinfull-ride scholarships follow-income female students over the next 10 years. [democracy id=”60″] This news release counts them as the 23rd and 24th parents to have pleaded guilty. At least 53 people, including some Canadians, were charged with participating in a scheme in which wealthy parents conspired with a California college admissions consultant to use bribery and other forms of fraud to secure the admission of their children to top schools. Loughlin, 55, and Giannulli, 56, were scheduled to go to trial in October on charges that they paid $500,000 (all figures US) in bribes to get their daughters into the University of Southern California as crew team recruits, even though neither of them played the sport. The denying couple has insisted they were innocent and said they believed their payments were legitimate donations. Earlier this month, the judge rejected their bid to dismiss the case over allegations of misconduct by FBI agents investigating the scam. [democracy id=”61″] Serious questions if anyone can answer. Why is he getting 3 months longer? Why is it that women always get less jail time than men when committed the same crime? Wheres the feminists protesting for equal rights now? People are in control of the messaging they send to children inside the home and outside of it. They’ve taken total advantage of this pandemic, and they have no consideration of the students they prevented from entering that University along with the other people who do it and have done it forever around the world. They took opportunities and dreams away from students who truly deserve them. - [Nancy Pelosi Fat Shames President Trump Calling Him "Morbidly Obese"](https://finflam.com/nancy-pelosi-fat-shames-president-trump-calling-him-morbidly-obese/): Speaker of the House Nacy Pelosi fired shots at President Trump after he revealed he was taking the anti-malarial drug hydroxychloroquine that he previously touted as a treatment for the coronavirus a zinc pill for approximately”a week and a half”. [democracy id=”58″] In an interview with CNN’s Anderson Cooper, Pelosi was asked about President Trump’s usage of hydroxychloroquine. He’s our president and I would rather he not be taking something that has not been approved by the scientists, especially in his age group and in his, shall we say, weight group — morbidly obese, they say. Nancy Pelosi to Anderson Cooper via CNN interview The IRONY is this comes from plastic face looking, botox injecting, the implant having Senator who consistently shows how hypocritical he and her party truly are. Isn’t the democratic platform you don’t judge anybody? That’s their platform, right? When’s the last time she was able to speak properly for a full week without sounding like she’s drunk as shit? This woman can’t even put together a coherent sentence, but it makes sense as Joe Biden can’t either, they must all be related to that scumbag George W. Bush. Let me just reiterate this one last time clearly, if you’re applauding Nancy Pelosi for calling Trump morbidly obese but not raging at her for obstructing every progressive provision in her bullshit Heroes Act. - [Robert De Niro Slams President Trump - "He Doesn't Care How Many People Die"](https://finflam.com/robert-de-niro-slams-president-trump-he-doesnt-care-how-many-people-die/): Robert De Niro has officially reignited his war of words with the president where he won’t win nor his party with recent comments on Newsnight, saying the “president doesn’t care how many people die.” Currently, the United States has suffered more than any country in the world with over 1.4 million people getting infected and roughly 83,000 people have died in America due to the virus. It’s funny that Robert De Niro was in The Irishman but he looked as old and decrepit as one of The Walking Dead zombies playing a mobster when in actuality President Trump is a real mobster, and that’s a complete complement to the president. In the past, De Niro has called Trump a “con artist”, a “punk”, a “loser”, a “fool” and “stupid”. The Hollywood legend even said he would like to punch the president in the face. Then a couple of years ago at the Tony Awards, he went on a tangent berating the president where he received a standing ovation, “First, I wanna say Fuck Trump, …It’s no longer ‘down with Trump,’ it’s ‘Fuck Trump,” De Niro said that night. De Niro went on to say that this whole coronavirus handling has been Shakespearean to the point that the President has been fooling his supporters the entire time.”He doesn’t care for those people, and the people who he pretends to care about are the people he has the most disdain for,” the actor responded.”They might like to tell themselves or to delude themselves, but he doesn’t care about them.” If this sounds familiar just days ago Howard Stern, a former friend of the president tried to talk down on Trump supporters. The oddity in all of this is the people Trump despises most, love him the most, Go to Mar-a-Lago, see if there’s any people who look like you. I’m talking to you in the audience. Howard Stern on Crossover Trump Fans - [FBI Serves Search Warrant to Senator Richard Burr & Seizes Cell Phone Related to Selling Stocks Amid Coronavirus Outbreak](https://finflam.com/fbi-serves-search-warrant-to-senator-richard-burr-seizes-cell-phone-related-to-selling-stocks-amid-coronavirus-outbreak/): According to the Los Angeles Times, federal agents on Wednesday served a search warrant to Senator Richard Burr, Republican of North Carolina, at his Washington-area home in a part of the government’s investigation into his stock sales that were made early in the coronavirus outbreak. [democracy id=”57″] Word is agents seized a cellphone, while a second official said agents served an earlier warrant to obtain information from the senator’s iCloud account. A law enforcement source told the paper that the Justice Department was reviewing communication between Burr and his broker. Law enforcement officials say Burr cooperated and turned over the phone at his Washington-area residence. There had been constant questions early on during this pandemic as news broke that members of congress were selling stocks as they had first-hand knowledge of what was going on and what was going to happen to the stock market. In Burr’s case, it looks even worse as he and his wife sold between $600,000 to $1.7 million of stock in late January to the middle of February. This is extremely rare as seriously bad news for Senator Burr because to get a search warrant, a prosecutor must show and a judge must find probable cause that a crime was committed and that evidence of the crime likely will be found. He may be screwed. Keep in mind since the FBI is investigating Senator Richard Burr for the illegal sale of stocks look for the FBI to come after Georgia Senator Kelly Loeffler who did the same thing after being briefed in late January by Anthony Fauci. Loeffler disclosed her April stock sales in a form she filed May 1 to the secretary of the Senate. She reported sales valued in the range from $811,013 to $2,065,000 of stock in her personal accounts. Specific values aren’t required for disclosure, only ranges. Loeffler’s largest sales included investments in Target (ticker: TGT), Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMY), and Kraft Heinz (KHZ), each of which were in the range from $100,001 to $250,000. Democrats and anti-Trumpers will spin this and say this is a vendetta by President Trump over the phony Russian collusion witch hunt and President Trump is abusing his power and using the institutions of the United States exact revenge in his political enemies, but how? There’s no proof of that! Now I will say this, I know damn well the Trump administration was informed about what was happening but speculating if this was a coup itself is reckless especially because you don’t like the President. These Senators need to face the consequences and pay the price for their crimes committed because they are greedy. - [Mitch McConnell Crosses The Line After Giving Patriot Act Warrantless Internet Access to FBI](https://finflam.com/mitch-mcconnell-crosses-the-line-after-giving-patriot-act-warrantless-internet-access-to-fbi/): Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell had been pushing forward an amendment that would allow the FBI to collect records on Americans’ web-browsing and search histories without a warrant this week. [democracy id=”56″] The McConnell proposed amendment is earmarked to the renewal of the 2001 Patriot Act, which is the most basic brother legislation we’ve ever seen in this country that completely disregards the United States Constitution. This horrid amendment permits the Department of Justice officials to look through anyone’s browsing history without the approval of a judge if they deem the browsing history relevant to an investigation. It blocks the FBI from accessing the “content” of people’s web-browsing history but would let the FBI access records detailing which sites and search terms people entered. There was certainly pushback from the American Civil Liberties Union and Americans for Prosperity including both sides of the senate as Senators (D) Ron Wyden & (R) Steve Daines who gave McConnell a run for his money proposing an amendment that would specifically prevent law enforcement or government officials from collecting browsing data and search history without a warrant. Both Senators gave favorable speeches hitting tones that appealed to party interests like Daines who said it would help prevent a politically motivated FBI from abusing FISA courts to secretly investigate President Trump’s campaign and advisors or Wyden that said it would prevent abuse of FISA courts to secretly investigate Trump’s perceived enemies by Attorney General Bill Barr’s politically motivated Department of Justice. Both said the amendment would further protect Americans’ privacy which is what it’s all about. Getting access to somebody’s web browsing history is almost like spying on their thoughts, …This level of surveillance absolutely ought to require a warrant. Senator Ron Wyden The amendment failed to pass by one vote-getting 59 in and 37 opposed, needing 60 overall, Senator Bernie Sanders did not show up to vote and no word where he was or why he wasn’t in attendance. Several others weren’t in attendance due to quarantine. The more people keep voting for pieces of shit like McConnell and Pelosi the United States will never go forward and the more the country steers towards a bigger brother government. People like Edward Snowden and Julian Assange are heroes for people everywhere because our rights matter we just need to pay attention. If it wasn’t for people like Snowden and Assange the United States wouldn’t have had any reforms to the unconstitutional legislation like USA Freedom Act. The USA Freedom Act The Freedom Act focuses on the collection of Americans’ phone records by the National Security Agency. The USA Freedom Act creates a new, streamlined process for getting access to Americans’ phone records, but it requires these requests to be focused on a specific “selector,” such as a customer name or phone number. It explicitly prohibits the bulk collection of customer data. The bill also takes steps to make the NSA’s activities more transparent and accountable. Right now, when the government asks the secretive Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court to approve surveillance activities, there is no one around to present opposing arguments. The USA Freedom Act changes that by creating several new positions for court-appointed public advocates who could participate in FISC proceedings. The bill also requires the government to disclose significant FISC opinions (though the government could decline to publish them if it decides to do so would damage national security) and publish detailed statistics about the extent of domestic spying activities. - [Pope Francis Gives Money to Trans Women Prostitutes & Wants Global Cooperation Against Virus](https://finflam.com/pope-francis-gives-money-to-trans-women-prostitutes-wants-global-cooperation-against-virus/): The Catholic Church has never been pro-LGBT+, It is firmly opposed to gay sex, same-sex marriage, and trans rights, but when Pope Francis assumed the papacy in 2013 many expressed nontraditionalist hoped that he could change that. Is this change to your liking? [democracy id=”54″] Catholic teaching considers gender “reassignment” an impossibility and a violation of the Creator’s intention.  The Vatican released a document in 2019 which firmly rejected trans identities and insisted gender fluidity posed a threat to the traditional family structure. Do you concur so far? The document decried “calls for public recognition of the right to choose one’s gender and of a plurality of new types of unions, in direct contradiction of the model of marriage as being between one man and one woman, which is portrayed as a vestige of patriarchal societies”. [democracy id=”55″] Around 20 trans women, mostly from Latin America, turned up at Father Conocchia’s church looking for vital supplies. The majority of the women are sex workers who were left without vital funds to pay for rent and food during the pandemic. Father Conocchia sent a message to Pope Francis and the Papal Almoner which is responsible for charitable works done in the name of the Holy Father. The request for financial assistance was approved getting the go-ahead immediately to help support the trans prostitutes. This is a health emergency, but also a social emergency, let’s try not to turn it into a human emergency. We must remain human. I would say that we treat these (transgender) people as if they were invisible. If the coronavirus had never happened, I might have never met them in person, they might have never asked for help in a church and maybe we wouldn’t have had the chance to dialogue, know each other and share. Father Conocchia The transsexuals expressed their gratitude to Pope Francis by recording an audio message: “Many thanks to Pope Francis! May God bless you, thank you for everything! A thousand blessings! May the Virgin protect you!” Is this morally right to not turn your back on a fellow human in need? Was the right thing done here? There was never a report to how much money was given, does that matter? Pope Francis Wants A Global Vaccine In an address from the papal library this morning Pope Francis said he wants global cooperation to combat the coronavirus. In fact, it is important to unite scientific capabilities, in a transparent and impartial way to find vaccines and treatments, … guarantee universal access to essential technologies that allow each infected person, in every part of the world, to receive the necessary medical treatment. Pope Francis The pope also invited faithful of all religions to spiritually unite in prayer, fasting, and works of charity on May 14th to “implore God to help humanity to overcome the coronavirus pandemic”. If you’ve read my articles on Pope Francis you’ll know I’m not a fan of this man who repeatedly takes shots at the Catholic church, Jesus Christ, and the way he dismisses the practices of the church and how he has protected pedophiles with even requests from bishops to step down due to heresy. I’m honestly shocked he said we “should implore God” but that’s just me. - [Should the DOJ Bring Charges Against James Comey, Andrew McCabe & Peter Strzok for Extorting Michael Flynn?](https://finflam.com/should-the-doj-bring-charges-against-james-comey-andrew-mccabe-peter-strzok-for-extorting-michael-flynn/): James Comey and his entire FBI is a piece of shit. Moreover, if you had a “defense team” colluding with prosecutors to get you to plead guilty while they were bankrupting you, your family on top of threatening you with going after your son on another bogus charge, then threatening you with a max sentence knowing that intimidation and resources are endless because they’re conspiring against you, what would you do? Nobody knows until it happens to you! [democracy id=”53″] The tweet above shows that bombshell notes and documents disclose true actions and intent from the FBI when it came to Michael Flynn and that the. Michael Flynn is a former Lieutenant General, former head of the Defense Intelligence Agency for President Obama and former National Security Advisor to President Trump early in his administration. The information released shows they had an agenda: “What is our goal?” “Truth/Admission or to get him to lie, so we can prosecute him or get him fired?” “If we get him to admit to breaking the Logan Act, give facts to DOJ + have them decide.”  “I don’t see how getting someone to admit their wrongdoing is going easy on him.” “If we’re seen as playing games, WH will be furious.” The supposed intercepted contacts with then-Russian Ambassador Sergey Kislyak during the presidential transition weren’t a priority because they had already been listening so they knew everything. Their end goal was a referral to the DOJ – not to investigate Flynn’s contacts with the Russians. This is absolutely disgusting, these investigators need to be prosecuted immediately. How many Americans in the last 70 years has the FBI done this to? They truly abuse their power and who speaks up and fixes this for the little man? If Trump is reelected, and the Republicans hold the Senate I would put a total break down of the alphabet organizations as a whole and rebuild the from the top to the bottom. Every agent above the rank of GS14 should have to do mandatory performance reviews that are immediately released to the public. It’s quite pleasing that President Trump didn’t pardon General Flynn because all of this would never have come out. Flynn is still serving his country and he deserves to be reimbursed financially for the plot that aimed against him as well as every American who has suffered the bullying by federal agents justifying their trashy unlawful acts because they have a gun. I guess we know why Flynn said, McCabe pressured him not to have counsel present. Dirty bastards! Screwed by James Comey & His Stooges! James Comey – admittedly said the Flynn interview that took place in 2018 didn’t follow protocol, he’s done it before, and if under a President or administration that suited his policies he ordered he would be gotten away with it. Peter Strzok – Remember him? The guy who was fired from the FBI because of his anti-Trump text messages saying that they would stop Trump from being elected and hell he was even leaking documents to the media. General Flynn says he should be exonerated because the evidence by Strzok was extremely bias which tipped the scale and didn’t allow him to be treated fairly. Andrew McCabe – He was so worried about Flynn’s interview being honest, he immediately deemed it false calling it “very odd” simply because “it seemed like [Flynn] was telling the truth” according to McCabe himself. It’s good and we should be happy James Comey and his group of liberal biased stooges have all been fired. Let’s hope General Flynn truly gets justice and Americans everywhere do as well for crimes committed by the system that should protect us not trap us. What do you think should happen? - [Did Kim Jong-un Really Die?](https://finflam.com/did-kim-jong-un-really-die/): According to TMZ, North Korea’s Supreme Leader/dictator Kim Jong-un has reportedly died or is on his death bed with no hope for recuperation — according to media outlets in China and Japan. China sent teams including medical experts to North Korea to advise on Kim Jong Un amid conflicting reports about his health. Hong Kong-backed news channel’s vice director — who’s apparently the niece of a Chinese foreign minister — blasted out the news herself … “he’s dead”. The woman put the report on a social media app called Weibo for her nearly 15 million followers to read, citing a “very solid source” about the claim Kim had, in fact, perished. A Japanese magazine reports he’s in a “vegetative state” after a heart surgery gone wrong. The outlet reports — citing a Chinese medical expert privy to the situation — that Kim had clutched his chest in early April and fell down while visiting the countryside there. He needed a stent procedure done, but apparently … it either wasn’t done rapidly enough, or it was botched completely by the surgeon — with some reports saying he had shaky hands. Saturday marks a major military anniversary in North Korea, where they celebrate the founding of the Korean People’s Army in 1932 — something they hype annually with a parade, and one in which Kim might normally make an appearance. International reporters on the ground say if Kim was doing alright and not on death’s doorstep, he and his team would figure out a way for him to show up to squash the rumors. If he doesn’t, it’s probably not a good sign … almost all but confirming something is wrong. - [Does Captain Brett Crozier Deserve to be Reinstated to the USS Roosevelt?](https://finflam.com/does-captain-bret-crozier-deserve-to-be-reinstated-to-the-uss-roosevelt/): The New York Times confirms that Navy officials have recommended reinstating Captain Brett Crozier, USS Roosevelt captain, after investigation, but Defense Secretary Mark Esper is still weighing the findings. No announcement expected today. Navy officials met Esper Friday. [democracy id=”51″] Esper will now review the full report and meet again with Navy leadership “to discuss next steps,” said Jonathan Hoffman, the defense secretary’s spokesman. He did not mention a timeline for the follow-up meeting. Reinstating Crozier as the nuclear-powered carrier’s skipper would be a rare move for a commanding officer publicly relieved of command. But the fallout from the decision, made by former acting Navy Secretary Thomas Modly, has left the service facing a significant backlash. Does Crozier deserve to be Reinstated? He violated the UCMJ and ignored the Chain of Command. He should have been relieved from his command. Crozier sent the email to approx 20 people via an unsecured email system. There are secure networks on board his ship and has direct contact with the White House. He knew it would be leaked, and he wanted it to be in my opinion. This Captain went outside the chain of command and by doing so put the ship and his crew in more danger by telling all of our enemies where the ship was and that it was out of commission trying to battle onboard Covid-19. Morally and Ethically Right? However was he wrong morally by trying to save his crew from the coronavirus. That’s what he should have done, right? Did he undermine the confidence of the Secretary of Navy? His sailors were at risk and he was the one standing up for them. He did the only honorable thing possible. Burying heads in the sand in the face of a pandemic is for the terminally foolish. Those who took the decision to relieve him of his command have probably never served aboard. This is tricky because do you take a legal approach or a moral one? - [Elizabeth Warren's Brother Dies from Coronavirus](https://finflam.com/elizabeth-warrens-brother-dies-from-coronavirus/): Tuesday 86 year old Donald Reed Herring died after testing positive for the coronavirus three weeks ago. Donald is the oldest brother to Senator Elizabeth Warren. Herring served 20 years in the United States Air Force retiring in 1973 as a lieutenant colonel and receiving several decorations for his service. I’m grateful to the nurses and other front-line staff who took care of my brother, but it is hard to know that there was no family to hold his hand or to say ‘I love you’ one more time. And now there’s no funeral for those of us who loved him to hold each other close, … I will miss my brother. Senator Elizabeth Warren Donald had been diagnosed with cancer years ago and undergone treatment, and was hospitalized for pneumonia in February. He then moved to a rehabilitation center to recover. The family did not identify the center. The coronavirus has posed a particular risk to people at inpatient care facilities. Other patients in the facility where Herring was staying had active cases, according to what the family was told, and he was tested for the virus in early April. He received a positive result the next day, but did not show symptoms of the virus for another 11 days. Former 2020 Democratic presidential candidates displayed their support for Senator warren on Twitter during her time of grieving. - [Did Jesse Ventura Just Register as Member of the Green Party for President?](https://finflam.com/did-jesse-ventura-just-register-as-member-of-the-green-party-for-president/): Twitter is on fire right now as reports are coming in reporting that former Governor Jesse Ventura has submitted a letter of interest to the Green Party to run for the party’s presidential nomination, is it true? [democracy id=”50″] What if Jesse ends up Running as a member of the Green Party? Jesse Ventura belonged to the Reform Party that Donald Trump ran under in 2000 started by Ross Perot and the eventual nominee then was Pat Buchanan. I believe the more parties the better it is as we don’t have two gangs running the country as it’s imperative voters reject the US duopoly eventually and this could shut out Biden with a Ventura vs Trump at the forefront of this election which would be electric in their debates. This could definitely give the Green Party a boost with name recognition and possibly the funding they need o to expand their platform even if Jesse doesn’t win still bank them 8-10 million for 2024. We are truly voting for the same party regardless if you vote for Republican or Democrat, it is just a matter of do you prefer your candidate wearing the home color jersey or the away color. Not much change will happen voting one of those clowns over the other, with the exception of Trump who is and has been a welcomed wild card. Switch at the Convention or Dagger for the Democrats? Maybe the DNC is going to pit former friend vs friend on the ticket since they’ve realized them shoving Dementia Joe down the throats of the democratic voters hasn’t really been a good idea. Just look at the ads Trump released that last few days, Joe Biden will get cooked alive. It may not Bernie at the convention, it could be Jesse who isn’t a demented scandalous vile candidate they need. That’s just a thought though. If the DNC is making a switch at the convention, Jesse Ventura has more executive experience than Biden, Jesse(68) is younger than Biden(77), represents a key Midwestern state in Minnesota and military veteran being a former navy seal. However, another way to look at Jesse’s possible Green Party/third party announcement concerns the ‘Bernie Bros’. They won’t like this as much from their perspective as Bernies shot to be nominated at the convention which I personally think is still in play, could cement Biden’s nomination by the DNC because the party will get scared and play it stupid and stay with Joe. The ‘Bernie Bros’ could hurt Joe Biden in the general election as the disdain for the establishment will be in full effect as they will want to make a statement and swing votes for Jesse as one twitter user pointed out hours ago. Another question to ponder if he does run who would Jesse pick as VP? Bernie? That would derail the entire democratic party and flip the entire system on its head even more so than what President Trump did to the establishment in 2016? The Spin! It’s been documented President Trump and Ventura were good friends at one point in their lives that share a key parallel between his election and Trump’s. Voters didn’t like the “establishment” candidates and voted for the person who “tells it like it is” and took a populist platform that Trump mirrored his campaigns to Jesse’s governorship win in Minnesota. I can see “tomorrow’s” headlines now that Jesse Ventura is interested in running for president, watch out for the “Jesse Ventura is a Russian asset” accusations from Neo-Liberals. But will they? Could there be some ploy between the democrats and Jesse as he hinted at running for president in September of last year? But the mainstream media will automatically dub Ventura a Russian duo aimed to take out Biden and the American system. Don’t forget Jesse has a show on RT which I’m sure they will bury the first thing in the morning. Liberals will argue that Jesse running further gives Trump a 2nd term is going to be another major piece of rhetoric they used that was so instrumental in persuading Bernie supporters to vote for Biden. What are your thoughts? - [Mel Gibson's 'Passion of Christ' Sequel to be “Biggest Movie in World History”](https://finflam.com/mel-gibsons-passion-of-christ-sequel-to-be-biggest-movie-in-world-history/): Recently Jim Caviezel did an interview with Fox News where he gave an update about the progress regarding the sequel to Mel Gibson’s “The Passion of Christ” in which Caviezel played Jesus Christ. During the interview with Fox News contributor and Fox Nation host Raymond Arroyo, Caviezel disclosed that Gibson is currently on his fifth draft of the script making sure it’s perfect. According to Gibson, the sequel will eventually be called “The Passion of the Christ: Resurrection.” It’s going to be a masterpiece. It’s gonna be the biggest film in world history, I believe it will be based on what I feel in my heart. Jim Caviezel to Raymond Arroyo Caviezel also buried Hollywood saying they refuse to make films about Jesus Christ but are willing to make marvel movies with fake superheroes instead of praising the ultimate superhero that Jesus Christ is. Much of the film’s success is attributed to mankind’s natural suspicion of what’s next and “Hey, where are you going to go? What character are you playing in the Bible?” according to Caviezel. “The Passion of the Christ” success is also canted in another way being the most successful independent film ever, having a budget of $30 million but raking in $612 million worldwide. In the documentary below Caviezel gives an amazing and heartwarming take on what his experiences playing the role of Jesus Christ was like in the film and details that so many strange things happened to him while filming including getting struck by lightning. If you don’t have access to Fox Nation, The Stranger Than Fiction Youtube channel did a phenomenal job detailing these events told by Gibson and Caviezel. Are you excited to see the sequel to “The Passion of the Christ”? - [Texas Governor Stops All Abortions With 1 Exception](https://finflam.com/texas-governor-stops-all-abortions-with-1-exception/): Texas Governor Greg Abbott mandates all health care facilities and professionals to postpone any procedures that are deemed “not medically necessary” as Texas prepares to handle increasing numbers of people diagnosed with Coronavirus. Governor Abbot’s order to suspend all non-medically necessary procedures is to help healthcare facilities so if it does get worse, which it may, they’ll have more room to further compensate for capacity. This has led Ken Paxton, who is the Texas attorney general, that all abortion procedures shall come to halt unless the life of the mother is at risk. The attorney general said that the order, set to expire April 21, should also be interpreted to cover abortion clinics in the state. No one is exempt from the governor’s executive order on medically unnecessary surgeries and procedures, including abortion providers. Those who violate the governor’s order will be met with the full force of the law, Texas Attorney General Office This is an amazing thing on two fronts since it preserves medical equipment and resources for those in need, even space if necessary for coronavirus patients. The second is to preserve a baby’s life to still live and hopefully change the mind of those who are wanting an abortion to have a change of heart. Those facilities providing abortions will face jail time up to 6 months and a $1,000 find. Ohio Response Texas abortion clinics like Planned Parenthood have not responded, while Ohio abortion clinics have said they will continue giving “essential health care like abortions.” Under that order, Planned Parenthood can still continue providing essential procedures, including surgical abortion, and our health centers continue to provide services that our patients depend on. Southwest Ohio Planned Parenthood - [Kenny Rogers Dead at 81 Years Old](https://finflam.com/kenny-rogers-dead-at-81-years-old/): Country Music icon Kenny Rogers dies at age 81, his family says he died of natural causes at around 10:30 last night. Kenny Rogers dominated the music world in the 70s and 80s. It’s extremely sad especially because he was one of my favorite country Singers with the hits like The Gambler, Islands in the Stream, Coward of the County, We’ve Got Tonight, and so many other great songs. America has lost an icon, may God bless him and his family. The family is planning a small private service at this time out of concern for the COVID-19 emergency and publicly with his friends and fans at a later date. - [Tom Hanks Just Revealed He & Wife Rita Tests Positive for Corona Virus in Australia](https://finflam.com/tom-hanks-just-revealed-he-wife-rita-tests-positive-for-corona-virus-in-australia/): In a statement relayed through their representative, Hanks said the two contracted the illness in Australia, where the actor is currently filming Baz Luhrmann’s untitled Elvis Presley biopic, in which Hanks is playing Presley’s manager, Colonel Tom Parker. What also doesn’t work in their favor is their ages as Hanks his wife is 63 years old and Hanks does have a preexisting condition having diabetes. Regardless of how you may feel about Hanks, he got the virus. Everyone needs to pay attention and please take care of yourselves and be careful. President Trump just put a ban on Europeans entering the United States for 30 days. This means it’s not just Asian people, but white people too, black and brown can get it too. We’re all in this together because viruses don’t care about your race or ethnicity. - [Harvey Weinstein Had Jennifer Aniston on His 'Red Flag List' To Be Killed](https://finflam.com/harvey-weinstein-had-jennifer-aniston-on-his-red-flag-list-to-be-killed/): Over 1,000 unsealed court documents revealed a plethora of names that were on Harvey Weinstein’s “red flag list” which entails a list of individuals that Harvey provided to a private investigator since he was fearful people were talking to journalists about his sexual conduct in a negative light. If the “red flag list” sounds familiar, it’s because it was brought up in court, only revealing Annabella Sciorra’s name, at the time. A private investigator testified & said Harvey asked him to investigate Annabella & the entire list, but he declined. Some of those names include Rose McGowan, Ben Affleck, Jennifer Todd, Jason Blum, and Megan Ellison to name a few. However, one name that was disclosed in those unsealed “red flag list” documents was Jennifer Aniston. Weinstein apparently thought she was going to speak to the National Enquirer over a false and unsubstantiated allegation of him supposedly groping her. The Enquirer reached out to his camp for comment and Weinstein apparently went ballistic sending an email that says “Jen Aniston should be killed.” There’s no telling who else he sent that email to or another method he got that message out to those that could’ve possibly done something with a suggestion like that. Variety reports that Aniston denies the claims and says there was never any harassment or assault by Mr. Weinstein. Let’s be crystal clear, I don’t believe for one second the Enquirer article is false, and I do not understand why Anniston’s representatives would deny it. Shouldn’t this be the time to expose everyone for all the heinous shit they’ve done in Hollyweird? The truth will bring more victims to light not save face for rotten apples that think they’re still entitled to their privilege. So what if she doesn’t get another job because she speaks the truth, the truth shall set you free and not all money is good money right? Maybe that’s what those sick bastards who’d give their left but for fame have forgotten! There are two big questions I want to be answered, who else is out there that will speak the truth to bring down this organization of abusers and assaulters, and if Aniston would’ve substantiated those claims by the Enquirer would she have been murdered by someone else that would’ve been hired by Harvey? Make no mistake everything is connected and they will fall. - [Alex Jones Arrested in Texas on Drinking & Possibly Fighting Wife](https://finflam.com/alex-jones-arrested-in-texas-on-drinking-possibly-fighting-wife/): Well-known conspiracy theorist Alex Jones has been arrested in Texas on a misdemeanor charge of driving while intoxicated, authorities say. According to a spokeswoman for the Travis County sheriff’s department, Jones was booked into the Travis County Jail in Austin at 12:37 AM, and released on bond several hours later at 4:11 AM. Jones, of course, is the founder of InfoWars where he talked about his blood level alcohol on his radio show and he claims it was lower than the legal limit of .08%. He claims it was “dragnet operation” and had only been drinking a little Japanese sake. However, the story takes a turn as Jones’ wife called the sheriff’s department on Monday night to report a “family disturbance” between her and Jones. Jones’ wife added that he had possibly been drinking, according to the report. The Sheriff’s Department even said he failed a sobriety test. “The disturbance now was only verbal but earlier in the day it ‘was physical,’” the affidavit reads. The police report disputes Jones’ claims that he was fine and looked like he had more than what he was saying because when they pulled him over his eyes were “glassy and watery.” - [Corey Feldman's Documentary Reveals Charlie Sheen Allegedly Raped Corey Haim Using 'Crisco Oil'](https://finflam.com/corey-feldmans-documentary-reveals-charlie-sheen-raped-corey-haim-using-crisco-oil/): Last night was the premiere of Corey Feldman’s bombshell documentary ‘My Truth – The Rape of Two Coreys‘. Technical issues plagued the must see documentary in the first 17 minutes of its global premier, but it wasn’t just technical difficulties that was the the problem, it appeared something more sinister was preventing the live stream. Rough Start! The premier had a tremendous amount of setbacks as streamers were unable to watch the documentary leaving Feldman to postpone the documentary even to the live audience. Twitter was exploding with anger as the public was dying to watch it and began to get irritated calling Feldman every name in the book and saying he scammed thousands of people out of $20 to watch the stream. As I alluded to previously it wasn’t just technical difficulties but there were hackers who attempted to block the live stream of his film, and they succeeded. As hours went on Feldman finally let the audience watch the entirety of the film despite the difficulties for online streamers and buyers. He appeared disheartened at first because Feldman wanted the world to watch it at the same time but it was reported he was happy for those present who were able to watch it. Who Was It? The Me Too movement just slammed one of it’s dirtiest perpetrators and biggest names in Harvey Weinstein, the public wants those like him to take the punishment deemed appropriate by the law. Feldman said 6 names would be revealed and reports are scarce as which names were revealed, except one, Charlie Sheen. The National Enquirer previously printed an article saying Charlie Sheen did in fact rape Sheen to which he filed a defamation lawsuit against them that was apparently settled amicably by both parties somehow. Haim told me he had sex with Sheen when they filmed ‘Lucas, …He told me they smoked pot and had sex. He said they had anal sex. Haim said after it happened Sheen became very cold and rejected him. When Corey wanted to fool around again, Charlie was not interested. Dominick Brascia, a former actor and a close friend of the “Lost Boys” legend, exclusively told The ENQUIRER. The film Lucas premiered in 1986, which was written and directed by David Seltzer, and starred Sheen, Haim, and Feldman’s Goonies co-star, Kerri Green. Who Else Was Named? There were many names discussed online all over Twitter as they turned to social media to supposedly inform the public of the remaining names in the film, big speculation from Twitter users alleging names from Bob Saget to Steven Spielberg and others. I will publish the names once they are revealed and it’s substantiated that they were revealed in the documentary, I can’t afford to be sued. My Take What I know is that pedophiles have been a problem and sadly continue to be a problem in Hollywood, Washington and everywhere in between. The deep state are scared that the hammer is coming for them. The pedophile rings run the world whether it’s with corrupt Federal Judges, Hollywood in general or corrupt politicians. Their power is so strong and evil that when they finally are exposed the elites in these rings need to be tried before military tribunals instead of corrupt Federal Courts. Pizzagate is real and theres evil all around us. Watch your kids and God Bless the Coreys and everyone who has ever suffered the pain of pedophilia like these two men. - [Chris Matthews Quits MSNBC On Air Now Live - Watch](https://finflam.com/chris-matthews-quits-msnbc-on-air-now-live-watch/): Chris Mathews announced his retirement on MSNBC moments ago. In his explanation, Matthews sounded like he didn’t choose this moment on his own but much like he was forced. However in his words regarding inappropriate comments towards women Matthews implied he was fired or urged to retire before something comes out where he’ll be forced to quit. I wonder if his comments were recent or for past behavior. It’s been a bad few days for the democrats the guy who compares Bernies win to the nazis invading parts of Europe just quit live on air, Klobuchar quits, Pete quits and Steyer quits. Now the question is what type of Democrat will they have in that hour going forward. - [Federal Judge Orders Hillary Clinton Deposition Regarding Emails](https://finflam.com/federal-judge-orders-hillary-clinton-deposition-regarding-emails/): Federal court orders Hillary Clinton to sit for a deposition in a lawsuit over her time as Secretary of State. The court order requires Hillary Clinton to sit for a deposition within 75 days, as part of the discovery process into her use of a private server. Royce Lamberth made his decision after a five year FOIA lawsuit by Judicial Watch filed seeking emails related to the deadly 2012 attack on U.S. facilities in Benghazi, Libya. He also said the public needs to know many more things regarding Hillary Clinton’s purpose and use for private email server. How did she arrive at her belief that her private server emails would be preserved by normal State Department processes for email retention? Who told her that—if anyone—and when? Did she realize State was giving ‘no records’ response to FOIA requests for her emails? If so, did she suspect that she had any obligation to disclose the existence of her private server to those at State handling the FOIA requests? … And why did she think that using a private server to conduct State Department business was permissible under the law in the first place? Judge Royce Lamberth She should be sitting in a jail cell and rotting in it, Clinton is a crook and a criminal. Do Americans have to wonder if this is one reason she hasn’t officially tossed her hat in the democratic race again? Democrats and Deep State affiliates should be nervous that her criminal culpability is finally going to be exposed. However, if somehow she does skate again, look for her nomination at the DNC convention. Look for her Deep State tactics to take play as she’s always done. Hillary is an expert at telling half-truths that don’t pin her down on a black/white issue, which makes it hard to prove she knowingly lied. “I don’t recall”, claiming some type of privilege that may or may not exist. The court also ordered the deposition of Clinton’s former Chief of Staff, Cheryl Mills & 2 other State Department officials. Hats off to Judicial Watch for never going up on the truth for the American people. - [Amy Klobuchar Drops Out of Presidential Race Endorsing Biden](https://finflam.com/amy-klobuchar-drops-out-of-presidential-race-endorsing-biden/): Amy Klobuchar will end her 2020 presidential campaign and endorse Joe Biden according to a campaign aide. Unlike Buttigieg, Klobuchar is actually endorsing Biden but much like Pete, she’s dropping kit like he did making herself the third candidate to drop out the race from the democrats in three days. It’s odd this comes a day before Super Tuesday and the primary from her home state of Minnesota. This tells me they want it to be a showdown between Biden and Sanders where they will screw Sanders somehow. Imagine the pressure the Sanders campaign is feeling knowing that the plan is to lust it over for Biden. Does this put pressure on Warren today to end her bid? He needs her votes now more than ever to get through Super Tuesday with the kind of momentum he keeps saying he has. In the end, all of the corporate Democrats are trying to consolidate around Sleepy Joe Biden who is a carbon copy of Hillary Clinton’s 2016 campaign. The Bernie Bros will result and it needs to happen to take down that democratic deep state. - [Pete Buttigieg Ends Bid For Presidency](https://finflam.com/pete-buttigieg-ends-bid-for-presidency/): Pete Buttigieg the 38-year-old former South Bend, Indiana mayor ended his presidential bid for the White House today. Every candidate on the democratic side has sent a tweet out regarding his campaign ending including President Trump. This is bad news for conservatives as he’ll probably run until 2060 but good news for Biden and Sanders as his delegates will go to them. I’m sure the media is thrilled and will now report on Warren and Klobuchar having problems with the black vote on a daily basis as Buttigieg had his own problems surrounding race. Pete’s problems with race were a double negative for the media as he is gay and punished black people while he was mayor, and it’s not favorable to look at candidates particularly the democratic ones. There’s been no word on who Buttigieg will endorse, however, he has called Joe Biden, but they haven’t been able to speak. Mayor Pete endorsing Biden would be hilarious since his entire campaign was on turning the page would be blown up by endorsing a 77-year-old former VP career politician. Pete will inevitably have to endorse someone and his options are Bloomberg, Warren, Biden, Klobuchar, and Sanders. Trump will be the best choice if you ask me. - [Joe Biden Wins South Carolina Primary](https://finflam.com/joe-biden-wins-south-carolina-primary/): It’s official former Vice President Joe Biden will win the South Carolina Democratic primary according to several mainstream media news outlets. Biden will collect 20 of the 54 delegates at stake in Saturday’s primary. I’m sure he’ll want to claim this victory a win because minority voters but I just don’t see it that way, not do I believe this will help him in the long run of the democratic race for president. Today is a great day because I’ll tell you what the full comeback starts in South Carolina and then goes here on Tuesday, I mean it. We’re going to win South Carolina, and the next step is North Carolina. We do enough, we’re going to win here as well and then it’s a straight path to the nomination for President of the United States of America. Joe Biden There are 14 states at stake for Super Tuesday’s primary where I see him coming in third or fourth overall on delegates with Bernie Sanders sweeping through most states. Biden did come in 4th and 5th place in Iowa and New Hampshire and look for that to be the theme coming up. Biden is establishment and America does not want him regardless of what South Carolina’s primary tells us. Around half of South Carolina, Democratic voters say the next president should return to Obama-era policies, while around 3 in 10 would prefer they be more liberal, according to early exit poll results. Hopefully, we will never see that. Sanders takes the lead nationally in delegates with around 45, Biden 29, and Buttigieg with 26 in third place so far. - [Barack Obama Demands South Carolina Stop Running Anti Biden Ad](https://finflam.com/barack-obama-demands-south-carolina-stop-running-anti-biden-ad/): The office of Barack Obama is condemning pro-Trump PAC’s ad using the former president’s voice to undercut Joe Biden, calling on TV stations to stop running the “disinformation.” Cease and desist letter coming from Obama’s attorney. Biden camp calls the ad the “latest intervention in the Democratic primary” and “one of the most desperate yet, a despicable torrent of misinformation by the president’s lackeys.” I’ve seen just as bad advertisements or even worse from the Democratic side so who gives a shit? All the politicians do this so obviously the ad is working and the Democrats are in full tantrum mode. Even Obama is having a hissy fit especially because he’s the guy who’s never endorsed Biden for president in this election and he’s the one who chose him as his Vice President. Very telling Obama didn’t do the same thing when Bloomberg misleads people into thinking Obama endorsed him. Trump is running ads in South Carolina telling people who support Trump to vote for Bernie instead of Biden, maybe because he wants to show the world he can defeat a socialist and give the man the best shot at a real election since his party stole it from him last time. - [Harvey Weinstein Found Guilty](https://finflam.com/harvey-weinstein-found-guilty/): Harvey Weinstein was just convicted on 2 out of 5 counts, one on the criminal sexual act in the 1st degree and rape in the 3rd degree. It’s a good day that people like this will eventually pay for their sins. The two counts commission of a criminal sexual act in the 1st degree & rape in the 3rd degree are each tied to a specific allegation made by Mimi Haley & Jessica Mann He was acquitted on the 2 counts that could have sent him to prison for life, too bad that doesn’t happen, and those were predatory sexual assault, signaling the jury didn’t believe Annabella Sciorra. The jury was comprised of 7 men and 5 women who took five days to deliberate. Keep in mind that Harvey Weinstein has been indicted on four counts of felony sexual assault in Los Angeles, he has those charges to face still as well. There have been almost a hundred women who have come forward so far accusing Weinstein of inappropriate misconduct. - [Marianne Williamson Endorses Bernie Sanders](https://finflam.com/marianne-williamson-endorses-bernie-sanders/): Marianne Williamson made a surprise appearance and even more surprising endorsement for Bernie Sanders tonight at his rally in Austin, Texas. “Bernie Sanders has taken a stand, & Bernie Sanders has been taking a stand for a very long time. He has been consistent, he has been convicted, he has been committed, & now it’s time, I’m here & you’re here because it’s time for us to take a stand with Bernie.” Fidel Castro was consistent, convicted, committed and had his time. Those aren’t good enough reasons to back someone. “To those who say, it can’t happen,” says Marianne Williamson, a Houston native back in Texas for Bernie, “it already happened. He won Iowa… It already happened. He won New Hampshire… It already happened, and he won Nevada.” I found it odd that Sanders and Williamson didn’t appear together on stage at the. Austin rally at which she endorsed him. The thing has plagued Sanders with his rhetoric about women hurts because may be he doesn’t want to share a stage with a woman that’s his own platform? Just a thought right? Now I understand that just because someone endorses you doesn’t mean you share the same beliefs, but Marianne Williamson has implied that people who take antidepressants are weak people, the cure for HIV/AIDS is love and that fat people need Jesus. How he would let her up at his own really is mind-boggling. - [Roger Stone Sentenced to Over 3 Years In Prison](https://finflam.com/roger-stone-a-sentenced-to-over-3-years-in-prison/): Moments ago, Judge Amy Berman Jackson has sentenced Trump ally Roger Stone to 40 months in prison. He was convicted last year on seven charges of obstruction, lying to Congress and witness tampering. Stone was found guilty in November on seven counts of lying to Congress, obstruction and witness tampering. Prosecutors were seeking seven to nine years in prison for Stone until the president sounded his criticisms after that Attorney General William Barr retracted that recommendation hours after president Trumps tweet. Judge Jackson who was appointed by Obama, says Roger Stone’s prosecution was not the result of enabling anyone to have a political advantage or to vilify the defendant. “It arose because Roger Stone characteristically inserted himself smack in the middle of one of the most incendiary issues of the day…At his core, Mr. Stone is an insecure person who craves and recklessly pursues attention,” Judge Jackson added. Stone is now the sixth Trump aide convicted in a criminal case resulting from Robert Mueller’s investigation into alleged collusion between Russia and the Trump campaign during the 2016 election. Presiding Judge Jackson already determined that if sentenced to prison, Stone won’t be detained immediately. He is still challenging his conviction by claiming juror misconduct, and Jackson is separately still considering his request for a new trial. If this is precedent let’s get a trial for Comey and McCabe who committed the exact same offenses while running the nation’s top agencies. Maybe CNN can be there at their front doors when they get arrested. He fucked up, but they fucked up even worse. - [George Zimmerman is Suing Elizabeth Warren & Pete Buttigieg for $265 Million in Defamation Case](https://finflam.com/george-zimmerman-is-suing-elizabeth-warren-pete-buttigieg-for-265-million-in-defamation-case/): George Zimmerman is reportedly suing Democratic presidential contenders Pete Buttigieg and Elizabeth Warren over ‘defaming’ tweets while paying tribute to Trayvon Martin on what would have been his 25th birthday. The lawsuit claims that their tweets have caused “actual malice” and “as a pretext to demagogue and falsely brand Zimmerman as a white supremacist and racist to their millions of Twitter followers.” This is the stupid thing about America, anyone can sue anyone for anything. “Both defendants, Buttigieg and Warren, are alleged in the complaint to have acted with actual malice, as it is widely known that Zimmerman was acquitted of murder based on self-defense,” the announcement said, according to the Washington Times. Zimmerman is a fame-seeking murderer who wants his chance to shine but is actually suffering in the publically eye and he can’t see it. He’s lucky to have had a good attorney that got him a get out of jail free card and found a loophole in a law that basically condoned the killing of Trevon Martin. George Zimmerman should be glad he is not in prison right now as he deserves to be. Where does this guy get the money to hire attornies and sue people? He has no job, nor has he contributed to society since his acquittal. Can someone please answer this for me? If the candidates are smart they won’t respond. Any words directed at Zimmerman would be a form of “propping” him up. Anyone that agrees with this lawsuit purely because of political reasons will reveal what’s wrong with our country on a micro-level, that hate and tribalism have consumed this country more than we thought and their rhetoric is working. The criticism is on both sides as it is ridiculous that they blame white supremacy of all things and this coming from two candidates who have had issues with racism themselves. Elizabeth Warren had a controversy where she snuck into college as a minority claiming to be Native American where she also used that as a crutch to benefit her when necessary and Mayor Pete enforced racial disparities in South Bend, Indiana, with the highest arrests rates of black people for marijuana in the country. All I’m saying is we can’t be hypocrites and follow examples like these idiots are pushing out there into the public. - [President Trump Commutes Rob Blagojevich Prison Sentence](https://finflam.com/president-trump-commutes-rob-blagojevich-prison-sentence/): President Trump commuted the prison sentence for the scandal-plagued ex-governor of Illinois Rod Blagojevich, who tried to sell Obama’s vacated Senate seat and at the same time trying to extort a children hospital as well. Trump also pardoned former New York Police Commissioner Bernard Kerik, who pleaded guilty in 2009 to felony tax fraud and lying to the government. “We have commuted the sentence of Rod Blagojevich,” Trump told reporters on the tarmac at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland. “I don’t know him very well. I’ve met him a couple times. He was on for a short while on ‘The Apprentice’ years ago. He seemed like a very nice person. Don’t know him, but he served eight years in jail with a long time to go.” President Trump has worked on getting Blagojevich’s sentence commuted for some time now. “I thought he was treated unbelievably unfairly; he was given close to 18 years in prison,” Trump, a Republican, said. “And a lot of people thought it was unfair, like a lot of other things — and it was the same gang, the Comey gang and all these sleazebags that did it.” What are your thoughts? - [Michael Avenatti Convicted On All Counts of Extortion](https://finflam.com/michael-avenatti-convicted-on-all-counts-of-extortion/): Michael Avenatti has been found guilty in federal court on all three counts in his Nike extortion trial. Avenatti was charged with transmission of interstate communications with intent to extort, attempted extortion and honest services wire fraud. Avenatti threatened to blackmail Nike publically for paying college athletes and in return, he wanted hush money. Don’t forget that at one point in time that major news outlets were hailing this guy as a hero and potential Presidential candidate. I guess this puts him out of the running president, but if you ask me he’s now qualified to run the democratic party. Avenatti was on your CNN dozens of times and considered a front runner for the Democrat Presidential nomination, did they know or suspect he was crooked or was he just that good? You know the answer. Trump met Stormy and took a photo. CNN has yet to air this on their network. This is why getting too excited for someone you think would make a great candidate for Trump needs more real wisdom and understanding, oh wait, there isn’t anyone who can beat Teflon Don in any party. Somebody check on Brian Stelter to see if he made it to his safe space to take this terrible news. This one was hard to write for CNN. I know Chris Cuomo aka FREDO might be throwing some people down some stairs later. Avenatti still faces two more trials for allegedly stealing Stormy Daniels’ book advance and committing fraud in California. He is being held in jail for allegedly violating the terms of his bail in the California case as well. Could you imagine with all his debt he would’ve done with your donations to his campaign? Avenatti faces sentencing in June at the latest and will appeal he said. - [James Carville Fires Back at Bernie! 'At least I'm not a F****** Communist'](https://finflam.com/james-carville-fires-back-at-bernie-at-least-im-not-a-f-communist/): There’s a war going on and it’s not on foreign soil, it’s in the democratic party. “Shots were fired” between Democratic front runner Bernie Sanders and former Democratic political strategist James Carville who lead Bill Clinton to the White House. Bernie Sanders was not too happy with comments Carville made about him calling the Vermont Senator a “political hack” and saying that Americans don’t want socialism and they don’t want to be in a “cult”. We got to decide what we want to be, … Do we want to be an ideological cult or do we want to have a majoritarian instinct to be a majority party? James Carville on Bernie Sanders Campain Carville went on to say “who wants to vote for a guy who’s 78” and “screams into a microphone.” Well, if that’s not the pot calling the kettle black I don’t know what it is, Carville is 75 and if you heard him speak, he yells. Carville has never endorsed Bernie as he sees him as an ideologue and never being a member of the democratic party. Carville could be pissed especially because his guy Michael Bennett just dropped out the race Tuesday night. Carville has also had a history of saying things that the democratic party doesn’t like when he said Hillary Clinton had more balls than Barack Obama, awesome. It’s ironic too because Carville also worked on Hillary Clinton’s campaign in 2008 and she hasn’t had nice words for Bernie Sanders as of late either. Clinton said, “nobody likes him or wants to work for him.” Bitter Much? On Anderson Cooper, Bernie said that his campaign and this movement he’s created is taking on the Republican establishment, the military-industrial complex, Wall Street, and people like James Carville who represent the Democratic establishment. Carville fired back last night on CNN, “Last night on CNN, Bernie Sanders called me a political hack,” Carville said. “That’s exactly who the f— I am! I am a political hack! I am not an ideologue. I am not a purist. He thinks it’s a pejorative. I kinda like it! At least I’m not a communist.” President Trump has also called Bernie a communist every time he thinks about him. I hope we see more because this stuff is gold, yet they talk about President defending himself, where the outrage? - [Harvey Weinstein's Lawyer Pleads for Jurors to "Step up' & be the 'Last Line of Defense'](https://finflam.com/harvey-weinsteins-lawyer-pleads-for-jurors-to-step-up-be-the-last-line-of-defense/): Harvey Weinstein’s lead defense attorney Donna Rotunno told jurors during closing arguments at his sexual assault trial that they were the “last line of defense” against “overzealous” prosecutors. His attorney went as far as to say they made this up like some sort of Hollywood script disgrace a wealthy executive in the movie industry. Rotunno went even further digging herself in a ditch claiming the prosecutors are playing the role of producers in this trial intending on tricking them to find her client guilty. Rotunno has said that Weinstein’s accusers were up to no good and having transactional sex to give themselves gains in Hollywood.”You don’t have any eyewitnesses, you don’t have any DNA or photos of injuries, there is no forensic evidence whatsoever.” Wha will be of the landmark #MeToo case? Will justice prevail or will money and fame thrive in Gotham City? If justice is not served I could see riots happening around the country or at least thousands of protests. The 67-year-old Weinstein has said every encounter with the women were always consensual, he’s pleaded not guilty to all charges. - [Pope Francis Denies Married Man the Right to be Catholic Priests](https://finflam.com/pope-francis-denies-married-man-the-right-to-be-catholic-priests/): Pope Francis will not approve the ordination of married men to address the priest shortage in the Amazon, his left progressive views aren’t so extreme now, are they? He has also denied the right for women to become catholic ministers in the church. While Francis’s supporters see him as a liberal, this is another sign that while he’s made reformist sounds/moves on some social issue, on doctrinal matters/church teaching/traditions he is more conservative than many had thought. A 2000-year-old Church moves slowly. For his progressive supporters, they’ll see Francis evading a contentious issue that has dominated debate in the Catholic Church especially because of the amounts of pedophile issues with priests that have deterred people from becoming priests because of the stigma. There’s a shortage of priests in the Amazon according to the Catholic bishops in the region and that is a big issue because there’s nobody to spread the word of the lord and this is a big hit since they’ve been denied. Bishops backed the measure last year, but the decision needed the Pope’s approval to be implemented. Catholic priests are required to abide by the rule of celibacy upon ordination except in cases where married Anglican ministers have converted. BBC News The Pope’s move will be welcomed by conservative wing of Church which was fearful this would set a precedent for married priests elsewhere. But some reformists will see it as lost opportunity to loosen what is a 1,000 year tradition rather than doctrine and help those who go months without seeing priest. I’m Catholic, and very aware of many of the problems that our church currently faces and can not help but think that allowing priests to be married could dramatically help our church. Clearly, the most immediate benefit would be the increase of people willing to become priests. Francis has got to go! - [It's Official Bernie Sanders Wins New Hampshire](https://finflam.com/its-official-bernie-sanders-wins-new-hampshire/): Bernie Sanders wins the New Hampshire Democratic primary, giving the Vermont senator a good amount of momentum heading into Nevada and South Carolina as he calls it “the beginning of the end” for President Trump. Bernie looks as if he will receive 9 delegates getting 25.8% and Pete will get 8 delegates and Klobuchar the rest running away with 19.8% thanks to her performance on the debate stage last week. During his acceptance speech of winning New Hampshire, he called President Trump the “most dangerous president of our lifetime.” Bernie said to remember “we are taking on billionaires funded by billionaires.” Look for Joe Biden to slither out the race eventually as he came in fifth tonight, not to mention the democratic establishment is chewing crow as the man they strategically pushed out the race last time in Bernie Sanders just won New Hampshire. Biden is having trouble raising money and this has plagued his campaign since the very start. They want him but he looks really bad and worse than Hillary Clinton at this time in 2016. This is called back folks the impeachment sealed the deal in getting rid of the snake known as Joe Biden. Biden and Pete are banking on a more diverse population to give them a boost but I don’t see it happening. Biden’s throwing a Hail Mary that will never be caught. Next up are the February 22 caucuses in Nevada, a state with a more racially diverse population than the first two and one where labor unions play an outsized role where Bernie can really take a hit as ads are looping to the people of Nevada claiming he will take their benefits. South Carolina’s primary is February 29 where Biden left to early Tuesday so he didn’t have to give a concession speech and face his reality. - [Michael Bennet Officially Suspends his Campaign for President](https://finflam.com/michael-bennett-officially-suspends-his-campaign-for-president/): Michael Bennett announced that he is dropping out of the Presidential race after another disappointing result in New Hampshire tonight. “I think New Hampshire really is in a position to make a difference here,” Bennet had told a house party audience in Brentwood, New Hampshire following the chaos of last week’s Iowa caucuses. “You don’t have to accept anybody else’s conventional wisdom, the muddle in Iowa creates an opportunity for you to apply your own views here.” I think Yang by dropping out tonight and did the responsible thing, especially if he did not see a path forward, Bennett should have dropped out long ago. Bennett put all his chips in banking on New Hampshire hoping to come in the top three or four but that wasn’t the case as he las getting beat by his competitors by double digits. - [Democratic Presidential Candidate Andrew Yang Drops Out of Race](https://finflam.com/democratic-presidential-candidate-andrew-yang-drops-out-of-race/): It’s official Andrew Yang suspends bid president in New Hampshire. “You know I am the math guy and it is clear tonight from the numbers that we are not going to win this race.” Yang brought up a lot of good points in the debates, especially the last one, and polled pretty well despite having basically no media attention throughout his entire run similar to blackout the media did to Ron Paul in 2008 and 2012. Look for his supporters to endorse Bernie Sanders. This proves my point that nobody can defeat President Donald Trump. What sad is he’s probably received more attention right now than he has through his entire campaign. He ran a really good and innovative campaign, I really appreciated his voice because it was different he just had to overcome the media, DNC and the rest of the deep state. I look for Bernie to have a vice presidential candidate in Yang. - [Macaulay Culkin Defends Michael Jackson in New Interview](https://finflam.com/macaulay-culkin-defends-michael-jackson-in-new-interview/): Esquire did a fantastic interview by Ryan D’Agostino who spent time with Macaulay Culkin where people are able to get a deep sense of who the actor is and why he is the way he is currently. The interview seemed to humanize the actor more than he has been portrayed since he became an adult. He’s only done around four movies in the last 20 years. Culkin who goes by the name “Mack” now says he’s enjoyed the life he lives now thanks to that one ‘little movie’ that’s allowed him not to work as much to very little. During this interview, Michael Jackson was brought up and Culkin was asked about his relationship with the King of Pop and why was he left out of the HBO documentary. I’m gonna begin with the line—it’s not a line, it’s the truth: He never did anything to me. I never saw him do anything. And especially at this flash point in time, I’d have no reason to hold anything back. The guy has passed on. If anything—I’m not gonna say it would be stylish or anything like that, but right now is a good time to speak up. And if I had something to speak up about, I would totally do it. But no, I never saw anything; he never did anything. Macaulay Culkin on Michael Jackson Relationship to Esquire The connection shared between Jackson and Culkin is beyond compare, many people will understand the dissatisfaction of parent wanting more when you’ve done enough, but many will never be able to know the persistence of pressure to be perfect by a parent. Moreover, the pressure was mounted by being in the public eye inevitably taking away their respective childhoods. No child should suffer this sort of pressure. Now the only relationship Culkin has with the Jackson family is with his goddaughter Paris, Michael’s daughter. He’s taught her some interesting habits like stealing spoons from all sorts of places, the two even have matching spoon tattoos. They’ve been known to gift one another spoons as well. Culkin gave Paris advice as she’s entered the realm of celebrity. “Don’t forget to be silly, don’t forget to take something away from this whole experience, and don’t forget to stick something up your sleeve.” Those are words to keep her honest as Culkin has indeed needed himself at a young age. He understands that people think he’s weird and off, but he’s okay with it, he prefers to stay in the comfort of himself as opposed to discomfort orchestrated by an outside agenda. A perfect example of that is doing press for a project that he’s involved in. He’s in his comfort zone on the movie set but he isn’t fond of the studio demands for the press that comes with once he’s finished on a project. The Shawshank Redemption. The way he gets out of prison is to crawl through a tube of shit, you know? It feels like to get to that kind of freedom, I’d have to crawl through a tube of shit. And you know what? I’ve built a really nice prison for myself. It’s soft. It’s sweet. It smells nice. You know? It’s plush. Macaulay Culkin analogy to Esquire - [Amy Klobuchar Banks $2 Million Overnight After Democratic Debate](https://finflam.com/amy-klobuchar-banks-2-million-overnight-after-democratic-debate/): Klobuchar campaign says she raised $2 million+ plus since Friday night’s Democratic debate. She had among the lowest cash on hand with the campaign possessing less than $5 million heading into January. She’s an extremely tough candidate who I think outshines the deep state in Biden and the socialist in Bernie Sanders and the flip-flopping progressive Pete. I’m not sure what her message is but I think she’s stronger vocally then all three of those candidates combined. I think not knowing what her message is hurting her campaign because Yang, Gabbard, and Warren are stronger since they pushed out policy proposals to the public. I mean Bernie has ideas but knows nothing of the fallout, Biden is just happy to think he’s there and Pete is really stronger in social issues but history as mayor proves his rhetoric hypocritical. Klobuchar has revived her campaign and if she keeps speaking, her next debate performance could getter $5 million. The night after the debate in December her campaign earned $1 million in 24 hours. Klobuchar has repeatedly said she’s won in districts which gives her an advantage because she’s done it “three” times already, but will you win those red districts vote for you once you tell them you want to federally fund Planned Parenthood? - [President Trump Pushes for Pete Rose to be Reinstated “Its Time!”](https://finflam.com/president-trump-pushes-for-pete-rose-to-be-reinstated-its-time/): President Donald Trump wants Major League Baseball to lift the lifetime ban on Pete Rose, he’s right! The greatest hitter in the history of baseball has paid his price and now is the time to do something about it. Pete Rose is currently 78 years old. The Hit King has applied for reinstatement twice once in 1997 and once in 2015, both of his requests have been denied. It’s a complete injustice that he isn’t in the Hall the same way it is for players like Barry Bonds and Roger Clemons, albeit their controversy surrounds steroids which Rose never used. He was permanently banned from baseball and agreed to sign an indefinite suspension in 1989. I think that the Astros cheating was completely worse than what Pete Rose did, and no players were punished for cheating and that’s a shame because they executed the acts of cheating. Moreover, the world series title should be vacated and stripped from the Houston Astros. Pete never bet on his team to lose, he never threw a game. Any player, umpire, or club or league official or employee, who shall bet any sum whatsoever upon any baseball game in connection with which the bettor has a duty to perform shall be declared permanently ineligible. MLB Baseball Rule On Gambling It’s hypocritical that gambling was seen as the ultimate sin in baseball, while they turned a blind eye to PEDs. Rose’s gambling did less to harm the integrity of the game than the baseball strike did. It kills me you have so many pundits from the left criticizing President Trump’s tweet lobbying for Rose’s reinstatement yet I’m sure many of them don’t know anything about the game of baseball. Attorneys for Rose say that his suspension is “disproportionate” when you have teams like the Houston Astros stealing signs to win a world series and not being punished, a point I made earlier. Proportionality is the cornerstone of baseball, like it is in life. … This is a country of second chances, and I don’t think Pete Rose poses a threat to the integrity of the game. Defense Civil Rights Attorney Mark Rosenbaum for Pete Rose Let Him In! Do you want him to die then you’ll put him in out of spite? It’s just wrong. - [Joe Walsh Drops out of Republican Primary to Challenge President Trump](https://finflam.com/joe-walsh-drops-out-of-republican-primary-to-challenge-president-trump/): Republican Joe Walsh drops his bid to challenge Trump for the Republican presidential nomination. “The party is a cult,” he says on CNN. “I would rather have a socialist in the White House than a dictator,” Walsh adds, saying he’ll vote for the democratic nominee. He’s challenged President Trump’s character since he even started his bid calling him a “con man” but he had made comments the left hated him for calling former President Obama a Muslim. But the left loves him now and the hypocrisy is cringeworthy. The former Illinois congressman finally came to senses ending his delusional Republican primary challenge. The congressman abandoned his so-called convictions since financially he couldn’t do it, but yet this morning he made more headlines than he ever did as a candidate, maybe he should’ve had this strategy before he threw in the towel. The congressman is a defeated man this morning and it’s good to see, bitter much? Walsh finished third in the Iowa Republican caucuses, which Trump overwhelmingly won on Monday as his impeachment trial was nearing its end.He clearly dod a terrible job and his message didn’t resonate. A one-term congressman, Walsh launched his 2020 bid in August with slim to no chance of defeating Trump, who has high approval ratings among Republicans. The only thing Walsh was ever going get from a Trump circle was Kellyann Conway’s husband who advised and donated to the campaign of Walsh. Governor Bill Weld remains the only Republican candidate facing off against Trump for the nomination. Walsh only received 1% of votes in Iowa, while President Trump won 97% of the caucus vote. - [Protesters Gather Around the Country in Wake of President Trumps' Impeachment](https://finflam.com/protesters-gather-around-the-country-in-wake-of-president-trumps-impeachment/): Yesterday, the Senate acquitted President Donald Trump at the end of his impeachment trial with 52 Senators concluding the House’s allegations that he abused the power of his office did not necessitate his removal of office, and 53 reaching that conclusion on the charge that he obstructed Congress. Trump was officially declared not guilty by Chief Justice John Roberts whom he spoke to for several seconds at his State of the Union last night. President Trump never mentioned his impeachment trial once during his address to the country. This country has been divided completely down the line politically and the votes showed that party means more to them. The Democrats were willing to stoop to theatrics, something they criticize President Trump for. They planned this horrible theatre before he even took office officially because they were never able to accept the loss from Hillary Clinton. If that becomes the new norm, future presidents, Democrats and Republicans, will be paralyzed the moment they are elected, …The bar for impeachment cannot be set this low. Trump Lawyer Jay Sekulow You may not always agree with President Trump not should you, but this threshold they were about to unleash would have destroyed America’s abilities to meet real standards of justice. He’s the most human President we’ve ever had! Whether it’s because social media, the actual media, and their coverage or just the president sticking his foot in his mouth, he’s human just like you, flawed just like you, loves like you and hates like you. Some people don’t like looking at themselves in the mirror especially when it’s not the image they don’t want to see. Trump Acquittal Aftermath The country is more divided than ever especially because of forced narratives. Well, last night there were thousands of people across the country protesting President Trumps’ acquittal by the Senate. The people who hated Romney when he was the nominee are giving him praise now for voting against the president saying he had a “spine”. There was around 270 official “Reject the Cover-Up” events last night that took place in around 45 states including Washington, D.C. orchestrated by anti-Trump and supposed bipartisan activists groups. Protesters could be heard screaming “Vote them out!” along with “Trump, Pence out now!” Police even arrested 10 women who did a sit-in in the middle of the Capitol but were later released. They were charged with “crowding, obstructing or incommoding,” since it’s illegal to protest in any capitol building, yet Jane Fonda did the same but gets related slaps on the wrist. I respect their rights to use their voice as Americans to practice their constitutional duty, but what is there to protest though? What crime was committed? - [Legendary Actor & Last of the 'Movie Stars' Kirk Douglas has died at 103 Years Old](https://finflam.com/legendary-actor-last-of-the-movie-stars-kirk-douglas-has-died-at-103-years-old/): Hollywood icon who played roles in ‘Spartacus’ and ‘Paths of Glory’ Kirk Douglas has died Wednesday at 103 years old, according to family. Douglas was nominated for “Best Actor” three times: For the 1956 film “Lust for Life;”1952 film “Bad & the Beautiful;” and 1949 film “Champion.” He also won an honorary Academy Award in 1996 for 50 years as a moral and creative force in motion pictures. Kirk married actress Diana Dill in 1943. The two had two sons — Michael and Joel Douglas —before divorcing in 1951. Three years later, he married Anne Buydens. They would remain married until the end, having celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary in May 2019. They had two children together, Peter Douglas and the late Eric Douglas.“I am so proud of Michael because he never followed my advice,” Kirk told The Guardian in 2017. “I wanted him to be a doctor or lawyer, and the first time I saw him in a play I told him he was terrible. But then I saw him a second time and I said: ‘You were wonderful!’ And I think he is very good in everything he’s done.” He is survived by his wife Anne and three sons Michael, Joel, and Eric, we wish the family the best in this difficult time. - [Senate Acquits President Trump on All counts in Impeachment Trial](https://finflam.com/senate-acquits-president-trump-on-all-counts-in-impeachment-trial/): The Senate acquitted President Donald Trump almost entirely along party lines on charges of abusing his power and obstructing Congress on Wednesday, bringing an end to the third presidential impeachment trial in United States history. On the first of two articles of impeachment, Mitt Romney of Utah was the lone Republican to vote to convict Trump, along with all Democrats and independents. On the second article, obstruction of Congress, the president was acquitted in a pure party-line vote with all Republicans voting not guilty and all Democrats and independents voting guilty. It’s blatantly obvious that the only “evidence” the Democrats could provide was 5th hand hearsay by people who weren’t even in the room when things happened, they failed themselves and failed the American people by exploiting what happens to the minority on a daily basis. With this hearsay evidence and theatrical these Democrats pulled, well any minority would’ve been convicted because most times they usually are and done so with less. Even the President of Ukraine said them was no quip pro quo. These people are so disconnected from reality. “The Senate should convict President Trump, remove him from the presidency and disqualify him from holding future office. The guilt of the president on these charges is so obvious that here again several Republican senators admit that the House has proved its case,” said Senator Chuck Schumer. How can you convict on PRESUMPTIONS of people that disagreed with his foreign policy? For anyone that watched the impeachment and trial, it’s beyond logical thinking, that one could still hold to this opinion. Shouldn’t one be convicted based on overwhelming evidence, not false narratives? Then again they voted for a woman who threatened/intimidated the victims of her husband’s sexual assault instead of going after her husband as she should have. A two-thirds vote was required to convict on each of the two articles of impeachment, and while several Republicans had said they believe Trump acted inappropriately in his dealings with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, no others have said they believe his conduct was impeachable. Trump is the third president to be impeached in United States history. None have been removed from office. Can the democrats just stop with all the shenanigans, please? The American people are tired of their witch hunts and three of them wasting our money. - [Newt Gingrich Buries Nancy Pelosi after State of the Union - But Should He?](https://finflam.com/newt-gingrich-buries-nancy-pelosi-after-state-of-the-union-but-should-he/): Former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich had some strong words for the current Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi. Last night after President Trump delivered his State of the Union address Pelosi sent a message to the president as she stood up and ripped her copy of the president’s speech. Pelosi told Fox News she ripped up the speech “because it was the courteous thing to do considering the alternatives. I tore it up. I was trying to find one page with the truth on it. I couldn’t.” Isn’t this a double standard? Yet she’s defended the wild goose chase that’s been happening for the past few years regarding the Mueller reports and the current felonious impeachment trial. The White House twitter account had some shade to throw at the current speaker and refuting her claims of truth. Does Newt have the right to call out Pelosi? Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich had a career plagued by scandal and corruption. Perhaps most notably, on January 22, 1997, by a vote of 395 to 28, the House of Representatives voted to reprimand Speaker Gingrich for “intentional…or reckless” disregard for House rules. He also had to pay a $300,000 fine. Newt Gingrich gave his wife divorce papers when she was in the hospital for cancer treatment. Newt also filed for divorce from wife #2, the woman he left wife#1 for, shortly after her MS diagnosis, he left so he could marry the woman he was already cheating on her with. Sloppy and disgusting if you ask me. While I agree with you that she was being childish in her acts and pouting trying to catch a headline she didn’t rip up the Constitution like you ripped up your marriages and disregard for another human life. - [Testimony in Harvey Weinstein Trial Reveals He has 'No Testicles' & has a 'Vagina'](https://finflam.com/testimony-in-harvey-weinstein-trial-reveals-he-has-no-testicles-has-a-vagina/): The jury heard emotional and graphic testimony from Jessica Mann, who alleged that Harvey Weinstein forced oral sex on her and raped her in 2013 when she was a fledgling actress hoping to get her big break. Mann’s emotional testimony became even more gruesome when she said he didn’t have any testicles but possessing a vagina, she called it some sort of “intersex”, “He would say, ‘Do you like my big, fat, Jewish dick?’” Mann claimed. He would talk very dirty to me about fantasies and things, and compare me to the other things actresses that he said were doing kinky, dirty things with him, …He always wanted to film me. I never gave him permission. Jessica Mann Testimony in Harvey Weinstein Trial She went on to say that she believed he may have even had deformed testicles claiming he even urinated on the actress while smelling like “shit”. How disgusting of a human being to you have to be? After one incident of assaulting her, she claimed she went to the bathroom and found a needle in which she believed he gave himself to get an erection, Mann also said he didn’t use a condom during that assault either. “I was just trying to collect myself for a minute and I see a needle in the trash can and I flip out,” she said. “It was the realization that he stabbed himself with a needle and there had to be blood and he was inside of me. I was in shock over that.” Mann admitted to Weinstein that she’d started dating a well-known actor, he allegedly raped her again at a Beverly Hills hotel, ripping off her pants and screaming that she owed him “one more time,” she testified. Weinstein faces charges in New York City five sex-crime charges, including three related to his alleged encounters with Mann. The other two charges are for allegations made by Miriam Haleyi, a former Project Runway production assistant who testified that Weinstein forcibly performed oral sex on her at his SoHo home in 2006. Weinstein’s defense team argued that she “manipulated” and “used” the producer for career gain. He’s pleaded not guilty and maintains that any sexual activity was consensual. Weinstein faces life in prison if convicted of all charges. He has already reached a deal to pay $25M settlement deal with dozens of sexual assault accusers. I hope he hangs for everything he ever did to anyone and reveals Hollywood’s dirty secrets even more than we already know. - [Joe Biden Wants Michelle Obama as Vice President & Barack on Supreme Court](https://finflam.com/joe-biden-wants-michelle-obama-as-vice-president-barack-on-supreme-court/): Former vice president and Democratic frontrunner for the Democratic party said Tuesday at an Iowa town hall that he’d like Michelle Obama to be his Vice President and Barack Obama as a Supreme Court Justice. These comments come after he was actually asked if he would appoint Barack as a Supreme Court Justice. “Yeah, I would, but I don’t think he’d do it. He’d be a great Supreme Court justice.” Biden then followed up saying both Michelle and Barack are incredibly “honorable” and “qualified” people. Really? I see pandering for the black vote honestly and it’s insulting to the black community, what will his policies be to benefit blacks in their communities? Has he even been to black neighborhoods at all on this campaign trail? Sheriff David Clark shared my exact sentiments and went even further on how preposterous this is. What’s really happening here is Biden is about to get his ass kicked by Bernie Sanders or Bloomberg in the primaries. He’s tucking at strings for anything to give his campaign life because Joe sure doesn’t seem lively much less put together a coherent sentence. I could see him even asking Barack Obama to be his running mate in the future if things get bad. This is the ultimate grasp of desperation by Biden aware of his unpopularity. Instead of dropping out Biden would rather throw a hail mary and try to benefit from the left’s fascination with a polished celebrity, who in actuality is in inexperienced liberal who happens to fill two minority categories. Michelle Obama Take Michelle’s school lunch program was horrible and she failed to educate on what real food was to show kids the benefits of what’s good for you and what’s not. Ask any child who went to school during that time and they’d tell you she destroyed their lunches. The food may have been better for them but so many kids went even hungrier after school because they had nothing to fill them up for dinner. Teachers I’ve spoken to had to come out of pocket to help feed the kids because they never ate dinner. What’s even crazier if you put this in perspective when is the last time you saw a democratic frontrunner for president pick a vice president who is more likable and popular than he is? Never! Pick Hillary Clinton as your press secretary, please! Look for Hunter Biden to be appointed as the Secretary of the Treasury too, and they bad-mouth Trump about nepotism, what the hell is this? Aren’t the Obamas and Bidens basically family? You know what, regardless of whether people like Mike Pence or not, Pence is the perfect balance to Trump. We may not see it now, but I think historians will see just how much this vice president is contributing stability to what could be total anarchy. And I mean anarchy from the perspectives of a liberal/progressive viewpoint. What do you think would happen if Biden got sick and has to let Michelle Obama take over the reins of the office? Could we see Barrack as her Vice President regardless of what the law says? They’re Hollywood now so it would make sense since all Hollywood does is make reboots now. Barack Obama Take This isn’t going to be as long but the fact that he even suggests Barack Obama being appointed to the Supreme Court is absolutely ridiculous. Obama is a constitutional lawyer who disregarded the law of the land every time he could. He committed more war crimes via drones than anyone, killing over 5,000 people and including over 1,000 civilians who were killed in countries like Somalia, Yemen, and Pakistan according to reports logged by the Bureau. They used drones so much that at one point 90% of the deaths were civilians. What’s also interesting is the timing of Biden’s comments come during the impeachment trial that’s a farce, especially because it centers around a whistleblower. Barrack Obama went after more and punished more whistleblowers than anyone in history, does anyone see the hypocrisy? None of these people can defeat President Trump I don’t care what rabbits they want to pull out of their ass. Trump will win by a landslide in 2020. - [Author E. Jean Carroll Who Accused President Trump of Rape Sues for his DNA](https://finflam.com/author-e-jean-carroll-who-accused-president-trump-of-rape-sues-for-his-dna/): Attorneys for columnist E. Jean Carroll, who accused Donald Trump of raping her in a New York department store in the 1990s, in which she said lasted no more than three minutes, is seeking a sample of the president’s DNA. Carroll’s attorney’s want to determine whether the president’s DNA matches genetic material found on the dress she wore during the alleged assault. I only wore it once since then and that was at the photoshoot for the New York Magazine article about my book,” Carroll said. “Unidentified male DNA on the dress could prove that Donald Trump not only knows who I am, but also that he violently assaulted me in a dressing room at Bergdorf Goodman, and then defamed me by lying about it and impugning my character. E. Jean Carroll Carroll alleged in a book that Trump raped her along with other men over the years, but claims this took place in the 1990s. She’s supposedly kept the dress she wore during the assault that she had only ever worn once. She is suing Trump for defamation after the president denied her allegation. On Thursday, her attorney, Roberta Kaplan, filed court documents calling on Trump to submit a sample on March 2 in Washington, DC, for “analysis and comparison against unidentified male DNA present on the dress” Carroll wore that day. They did find a total of four types of DNA and one individual who had male DNA. I try to push him off with my one free hand — for some reason, I keep holding my purse with the other — and I finally get a knee up high enough to push him out and off and I turn, open the door, and run out of the dressing room E. Jean Carroll President Trump has denied any and all allegations and has respectfully said she isn’t his “type” and that it “never happened.” President Trump has tried to have courts throw out Carroll’s lawsuit against him but courts have denied his requests. They are requesting a saliva swab from the president and I doubt they get it. She is trying to sell a new book — that should indicate her motivation. It should be sold in the fiction section. Shame on those who make up false stories of assault to try to get publicity for themselves, or sell a book, or carry out a political agenda President Trump on E Jean Carroll Rape Accusations - [White House Stops John Bolton's Book from being Published because of 'Top Secret' Material](https://finflam.com/white-house-stops-john-boltons-book-from-being-published-because-of-top-secret-material/): In a White House letter to John Bolton’s lawyer, the administration claims his book has top-secret level information that but the national security of the country at risk. Bolton and his lawyer maintained they didn’t believe the draft contained any classified info. “Under federal law and the nondisclosure agreements your client signed, as a condition for gaining access to classified information, the manuscript may not be published or otherwise disclosed without the deletion of this classified information,” Bolton’s book is set to release March 17th of this year. The National Security Council said it has no problems with working with Bolton on revisions of the book. The book was submitted to Council a month ago for a basic standard review. There has been zero evidence that President Trump’s team reviewed Bolton’s manuscript, Bolton’s attorney Chuck Cooper doesn’t believe any that there is any classified information in the book. A Harvard law professor Jack Goldsmith said he doesnt describe the NSC letter as “a threat.” He tweeted that “it says manuscript contains ‘significant amount’ of classified info, correctly says Bolton cannot publish classified info and pledges to work w/ him to identify it.” - [President Trump Signs Historic USMCA Trade Deal between Mexico, Canada & United States](https://finflam.com/president-trump-signs-historic-usmca-trade-deal-between-mexico-canada-united-states/): President Trump signs the new US-Mexico-Canada trade agreement Wednesday morning, with some 400 guests including farmers, CEOs, and workers in attendance. USMCA is a replacement of NAFTA almost 30 years after it’s creation that’s been buried numerous times, Trump has Kept a campaign promise. This deal has been updated to suit the e-commerce and technological advancements of today’s world basically guaranteeing an influx of $1. 4 trillion in North American commerce. This deal also does not encourage companies to go to Mexico for cheaper labor but to move back to the U.S. or stay here. This is what bi-partisanship looks like, it’s what it could have always looked like if a compromise is made like it’s supposed to but we’re all too busy pointing fingers at one another. Today, we are finally ending the NAFTA nightmare and signing into law the brand new US-Mexico-Canada Agreement! The USMCA is the largest, fairest, most balanced and modern trade agreement ever achieved. President Donald Trump This gets rid of NAFTA which was deeply flawed and unfair. Look at the trade deficits it caused, how anyone would not want a re-do of such a horrible deal is insane. NAFTA will go down as one of the worst deals made in that era along with the 94 crime bill. There’s criticism regarding The United Food and Commercial Workers International Union who criticized the agreement for not including “country-of-origin labeling” intended to ensure food safety and prevent foreign companies from skirting food production standards. All I can think about is mad cow. The agreement also scrapped the original NAFTA’s Investor-State Dispute Settlement system, which gave corporations extensive authority to sue foreign governments forced to comply with business-friendly panels. However, it seems like something both sides clearly wanted to get rid of for some reason or another. I’m not smart enough to figure out exactly what that reason is nor do I really care. Time will tell if the USMCA is any better than what we had, the jury is still out on that, with many experts saying the changes were negligible I just hope for your sake, they’re wrong. - [President Trump Unveils New Space Force Logo - Did They Steal from Star Trek?](https://finflam.com/president-trump-unveils-new-space-force-logo-did-they-steal-from-star-trek/): Well if you didn’t know we had a sixth branch of the military now you do and we have an image of what the logo. Doesn’t it look familiar? They must have consulted with or Should’ve been consulting with Gene Roddenberry’s lawyers, they had to of otherwise it’s an exact replica of Star Trek’s famous shield and logo if they didn’t expect a lawsuit to come their way. This is the 1st new military service since the U.S. Air Force 1947. The U.S. Air Force Space Command was designated the United States, Space Force. 16,000 active-duty airmen and civilians currently in the Air Force Space Command will be assigned to the new United States Space Force. However, out of this 16,000 people only about 5,000 to 6,000 personnel will eventually be transferred to the Space Force on a voluntary basis. Maybe the first mission will be them sending all the pedophile elites and dirty politicians into space and never letting them come back. My gripe really is that there isn’t any originality in the designs, none. Outspoken actor and critic of president George Takei who was actually in the original Star Trek series and movies as Lieutenant Hikaru Sulu trolled President Trump after his announcement. One congressman suggested a fitting motto for the Space Force to go with the new logo: ” To Boldly Go!” What about to “infinity and beyond”? But to be for it has been pointed out that the air force may have stolen something from Star Trek 15 years ago. - [Tulsi Gabbard is Suing Hillary Clinton for $50 Million in Defamation Lawsuit](https://finflam.com/tulsi-gabbard-is-suing-hillary-clinton-for-50-million-in-defamation-lawsuit/): Democratic presidential candidate Representative Tulsi Gabbard has filed a defamation lawsuit against Hillary Clinton along with claiming that Clinton “carelessly and recklessly impugned” her reputation with “favorite of the Russians” comments and that they’re accountable for “distorting the truth in the middle of a critical Presidential election.” The suit also claims Clinton’s statements caused Gabbard to “lose potential donors and potential voters,” and estimated that the personal and professional damages to her exceed $50 million. It also claimed Gabbard is entitled to “special and punitive damages… in view of Clinton’s malicious and unrepentant conduct” on top of the actual damages. Karmas a bitch Killary! Hillary holds grudges and most of the criticisms about her are being substantiated. She’s still bitter from 2016 as Gabbard endorsed Beenie and not her probably thinking because she’s a woman shed automatically get that endorsement. Identity politics are insane but Democrats have played that fiddle for generations. I’m not making any predictions, but I think they’ve got their eye on someone who’s currently in the Democratic primary and are grooming her to be the third-party candidate. She’s the favorite of the Russians. Campaign HQ With David Plouffe back in October comments by Hillary Clinton One has to think is this a ploy though? Was this cooked up from someone in the progressive wing of the democratic party given the fact that Hillary Clinton’s interview yesterday completely buried Bernie Sanders as a senator and even potential president since he’s the frontrunner in Iowa? At the same time if this is true this was obviously a major win for Gabbard as she’ll get a boost from democratic voters who dislike Clinton and republicans who feel the same way. Moreover, the support within the party is sure to strengthen especially among moderates. That’s assuming Jill Stein will give it up, which she might not because she’s also a Russian asset. Yeah, she’s a Russian asset—I mean, totally. Campaign HQ With David Plouffe back in October comments by Hillary Clinton Now critics of Gabbard and Hillary defenders are coming full force saying that on the podcast Campaign HQ With David Plouffe back in October, Clinton never said Gabbard’s name in relation to the “Russian asset” comments. But wait the Supreme Court has ruled on something very similar dealing with defamatory. [t]he language used must … be such that persons reading or hearing it will, in light of surrounding circumstances, be able to understand that it refers to the person complaining, and it must have been so understood by at least one other person. Supreme Court It may just take a democrat to bring Hillary Clinton down??! - [Hillary Clinton Destroys Bernie Sanders - “Nobody likes him or wants to work with him”](https://finflam.com/hillary-clinton-destroys-bernie-sanders-nobody-likes-him-or-wants-to-work-with-him/): In a new four-part documentary for Hulu, The Hollywood Reporter disclosed Hillary Clinton’s’ real feelings regarding her once colleague and opponent Bernie Sanders. Clinton buries Bernies performance as a Senator, his character, his supporters and discloses that she won’t endorse Sanders, yet. He was in Congress for years. He had one senator support him. Nobody likes him, nobody wants to work with him, he got nothing done, … He was a career politician. It’s all just baloney and I feel so bad that people got sucked into it. Hillary Clinton in Hulu Documentary She’s joking, right? The queen of the establishment doesn’t like the politician who isn’t about that life? Is anyone surprised? When asked if the former Secretary of State would support Sanders she pumped the brakes hard while throwing shade at Vermont Senator for his leadership and his gang of followers. Sounds ironically similar to the deplorable’s comment she bad about republicans and Trump supporters. Below is what she had to say on why she wasn’t endorsing Sanders. I’m not going to go there yet. We’re still in a very vigorous primary season, … I will say, however, that it’s not only him, but it’s also the culture around him. It’s his leadership team. It’s his prominent supporters. It’s his online Bernie Bros and their relentless attacks on lots of his competitors, particularly the women. And I really hope people are paying attention to that because it should be worrisome that he has permitted this culture — not only permitted, [he] seems to really be very much supporting it. Hillary Clinton in Hulu Documentary Is she serious? She sounds like the biggest hypocrite especially when her own supporters would try and bully supporters of anyone else in the 2016 election and would play the victim card to win argument laying the feminist card. I experienced this situation on a number of times where I was almost shamed into not being able to show my support for my own candidate. The timing of this interview is extremely telling and convenient given the controversy surrounding whether Elizabeths Warren’s comments about Bernie Sanders supposedly telling her “a woman could never be president.” Does anyone see what’s really going on here? If it were a one-off, you might say, ‘OK, fine.’ But he said I was unqualified. I had a lot more experience than he did, and got a lot more done than he had, but that was his attack on me, … I just think people need to pay attention because we want, hopefully, to elect a president who’s going to try to bring us together, and not either turn a blind eye, or actually reward the kind of insulting, attacking, demeaning, degrading behavior that we’ve seen from this current administration. Hillary Clinton in Hulu Documentary Bernie never once condoned the bullying or attacks by his supporters or naysayers, did Hillary do that? Clinton has railroaded so many people in her past yet she called Warren’s accusations against Sanders’ a “pattern” because what you screwed yourself? Why should he have endorsed you? The DNC intentionally rigged the election in favor of Clinton yet she can’t see why he would be mad and not support her. He was 100% correct in saying that she was the unqualified and illegitimate winner of the primary and right in letting his supporters try to incorporate a democratic process to nominate a candidate at the convention. He held more rallies for her after he endorsed her than she held for herself, he held 40 to her 20 something. She wasn’t a good candidate, she came with baggage and she screwed Sanders and yet wants to play victim, hypocrite. She’s a bitter old woman. Everybody took for granted Hillary could beat Trump but what would’ve happened if it was Trump vs Bernie? We may never know, but there is a chance in this election. This was vindictive, choreographed and timed just for Warren, the DNC still wants Bernie out and it shows as that guard tries and hold onto to its power. Bernie didn’t screw Hillary, Hillary screwed Hillary and Bernie. Bernie is a far superior candidate than Hillary Clinton ever could be. This type of interview and rhetoric she put out is partly why she lost, she’s extremely wildly out of touch and entitled. One thing about Bernie I think every Trump supporter or naysayers can say is that he is not corrupt. His people hear him and know he’s the only one out there talking doing what he does. Much like President Trump regardless some of this is not just about him as a person, they’re not perfect but it’s about their vision and priorities of truth. - [CNN POLL says 51% of Americans are Hoping the Senate Convicts President Trump](https://finflam.com/cnn-poll-says-51-of-americans-are-hoping-the-senate-convicts-president-trump/): In a recent CNN poll, it concluded that 51% of Americans say the Senate should vote to convict President Trump and remove him from office, 45% of the people believe he should not be removed. There are more numbers that aim for clarity in the entire process of this cluster with 69% of people in this poll saying the Senate trial should feature new witnesses while other numbers bury the president’s innocence with an astounding 58% who say Trump abused his power, how they came to that conclusion ill never know honestly, and finally it ends with 57% saying he obstructed House impeachment inquiry. I find this number odd especially since the approval rating of the president has hit 51% yet just only 51% say they want him out?. They must’ve polled people from their entire staff which would be way more insightful to the fact that actual brainwashing goes on there. This poll means nothing as the 2016 general election has proved how wrong they were. Were they really asking people who vote or people who give their opinions and never vote but want a say with zero action? One thing about these polls is that they aren’t broken down state by state. For good or bad, we are still bound by the electoral college so what really matters are the numbers in battleground states because polling a high number of people in a blue state for a blue initiative doesn’t matter and the same goes for polls who do the same thing with red issues. This poll is irrelevant since he won’t be removed, and will definitely win re-election by a landslide, and by 2022 this country will be on its way to prosperity away from these evil forces in both parties where history will show how great his presidency has been for the country and there will be no denying it. By 2024 he will go down as the goat as long the corrupt forces don’t get to him like the military-industrial complex. Here’s hoping for the best. Keep trying CNN you look desperate as shit. - [James Comey Under Investigation by FBI because of Hillary Clinton Protection](https://finflam.com/james-comey-under-investigation-by-fbi-because-of-hillary-clinton-protection/): Federal prosecutors are investigating a leak of classified information on a Russian government document and are focusing on whether former FBI director James Comey was a part of that leak to the media regarding Hillary Clinton’s emails. The actual investigation surrounds news organizations like the New York Times and Washington Post in 2017 regarding Russian intelligence. “The case is the second time the Justice Department has investigated leaks potentially involving Mr. Comey, a frequent target of President Trump, who has repeatedly called him a ‘leaker.’ Mr. Trump recently suggested without evidence that Mr. Comey should be prosecuted for ‘unlawful conduct’ and spend years in prison,” the report said. I agree Comey’s a dirty bastard. The intelligence obtained by the Dutch contained an email detailing an alleged interaction between Debbie Wasserman Schultz who was the DNC chairwoman and Leonard Benardo, an official of the George Soros funded Open Society Foundations. Comey refused to charge Hillary Clinton with any crime. The exchange appeared to show Wasserman Schultz assuring Benardo that then sitting U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch at the time would “make sure” that Clinton wasn’t prosecuted in the ongoing investigation into her use of a private email server. Former congressman Trey Gowdy said Comey refused to share information that was so classified that he was in a position to share it anyway. The mob squad is defending Comey already saying it’s political bias yet how is it if he committed a crime? Answer that! I hope this asshole goes down with every dirty person he ever protected. - [James Comey's Daughter Inspected Missing Epstein Suicide Footage](https://finflam.com/james-comeys-daughter-inspected-missing-epstein-suicide-footage/): Daughter of former FBI director James Comey is a prosecutor on the case of pedophile Jeffrey Epstein if you recall recently the footage of his jail cell has gone missing. Maurene Comey is an assistant US attorney in the Southern District of New York, coincidence? I didn’t think so! How the hell does she get this case? Just several years out of law school and she not only gets the US Attorney position but also gets the highest-profile case 3 years later? Her father that’s how! Things are definitely not adding up. I would think a more senior attorney would handle such a case, especially if it were connected to MOSSAD. The corruption in the united states has become so blatant that people who aren’t brainwashed are sick and tired of it. This shit has got to stop. Where are the checks and balances for the justice system? Or are they just above the law? Maurene also donated money to Hillary Clinton’s campaign and marched with her mother in the women March the day after Trump’s inauguration. Given the relationships around Epstein, how is this not a conflict of interest? - [President Trump Signs Mega 'Phase One' China Trade Deal After Almost 2 Years of Negotiations](https://finflam.com/president-trump-signs-mega-phase-one-china-trade-deal-after-2-years/): President Trump signs an initial trade deal with China that includes pledges from Beijing to more than double its purchases from American farmers in the first year. The president said the U.S. and China are “writing the wrongs of the past and delivering a future of economic justice and security for American workers, farmers and families.” He added that the deal has “total and full enforceability.” This trade war has lasted nearly two years costing the American taxpayer around $30 billion to bail out farmers, food banks and trade groups while his tariffs have cost U.S. farmers $11 billion. However, China agrees to buy $50 billion of agricultural products this year, that’s a gain of $29B from before Trump tariffs. The deal includes provisions to root out intellectual property theft and forced technology transfers and increase restrictions on people sending drugs over here like fentanyl, though it leaves open questions about enforcement. China will only have a month to submit an “Action Plan to strengthen intellectual property protection” which is in our benefit as they have to this. With the agreement, China will increase purchases of U.S. manufacturing, energy and agricultural goods and services by at least $200 billion over two years. China has promised to buy an additional $12.5 billion in US agricultural products in year one, and then $19.5 billion in year two. Those commitments come atop roughly $24 billion in farm purchases that China made in 2017 before the trade war started. “We’re leaving tariffs on, but I will agree to take those tariffs off if we are able to do phase two. In other words, we’re negotiating with the tariffs,” Trump said. President Trump faces impeachment as the House voted to send the article of impeachment to the Senate moments ago, either way regardless of what anyone says this is a big win for the Trump White House and our workers. - [There Will be 7 Impeachment Managers for Senate Trial Pelosi Says Including Adam Schiff](https://finflam.com/there-will-be-7-impeachment-managers-for-senate-trial-pelosi-says-including-adam-schiff/): Speaker Nancy Pelosi announces 7 impeachment managers for Senate trial: “The emphasis is on litigators. The emphasis is on the comfort level in the courtroom. The emphasis is making the strongest possible case to protect and defend our Constitution.” In reality, these people have no say in the trial. Pelosi named the impeachment managers who will serve as the prosecution team in the Senate trial. The list of House Democrats includes: Adam Schiff Jerry Nadler Zoe Lofgren Val Demings Hakeem Jeffries Sylvia Garcia Jason Crow Americans aren’t fooled by Pelosi’s continuation of a bull shit impeachment process, it’s merely more political games. Instead of working on behalf of the public, the propaganda machine is full force with this false narrative. It’s a total waste of time & taxpayer money. Also, did anyone truly understand what the hell she said? It was muffled and slurred where I couldn’t figure out what the hell she was saying as she cracks her jaw continuously. President Trump isn’t one of these people, and they hated it, they’ve always hated the fact that an outsider beat them at their own game. They’ve continued a process where the constitution has been set on fire by last administration and now House Democrats. The Senate has the opportunity to finish it off. Something is horribly wrong when impeachment becomes a game for the presidency. The democrats are using impeachment to stop a criminal investigation into Joe Biden to rig the election for Joe Biden, just remember the Russians hacked into the oil company the Biden family was connected to so they could find dort on him last night, let’s hope they did. California’s politicians have turned parts of their state into a third world country. They have serious problems with their drinking water because of their homeless population contaminating with feces among other things, fix your state first. - [Attorney Michael Avenatti Arrested Last Night by the IRS](https://finflam.com/attorney-michael-avenatti-arrested-last-night-by-the-irs/): In other news, Michael Avenatti, former attorney to Stormy Daniels, was arrested again at a hearing involving revoking his law license. Federal prosecutors in Los Angeles say he violated the terms of his pretrial release which are under seal. Avenatti was abruptly taken into federal custody by the IRS in Los Angeles, following a disciplinary hearing in which the California State Bar believes that Avenatti is a legitimate threat to the people of California if he was to continue practicing law. Federal prosecutors had charged him with embezzlement, fraud, and extortion after allegedly stealing loads of money from many of his clients including his most famous one where they alleged he stole an extra $300,000 from Stormy’s book deal. That trial regarding Stormy Daniels begins in May in New York. Avenatti is scheduled for trial next week in a Manhattan federal court as the jury selection for the case begins today. That trial pertains to allegations that he extorted Nike for up to $25 million. Avenatti has said he has been unfairly targeted by the U.S. Justice Department after publicly quarreling with President Donald Trump, but prosecutors say otherwise. Avenatti has pleaded not guilty to everything. So much for the Democrat’s presidential hopeful??‍♂️. - [Pelosi Demands Trump Brief Congress Immediately after Russians Hack Biden Oil Company](https://finflam.com/pelosi-demands-trump-brief-congres-immediately-after-russians-hack-biden-oil-company/): According to a Monday report in The New York Times, Russian hackers targeted Burisma, the Ukrainian gas company on whose board Hunter Biden served. House Speaker Pelosi and other lawmakers raised concerns on Tuesday and demanded that Congress be formally briefed. Security experts informed the Times that their hacks involved “potentially embarrassing material” that could damage Joe Biden’s presidential campaign, sounds to me that they’re afraid of the real truth to come out because once he’s a possibility at running there’s no turning back. This has been happening since around November after the impeachment hearings. Pelosi responded to reports that Russian military intelligence units successfully targeted Burisma, demanding Congress be briefed on the administration’s knowledge of the hack. She’s alleged that Senator Harry Reid knew there’s been foreign election interference and he’s given them the green light to do so, and condoning future interference by foreign lowers by not voting on legislation that was a security bill that was passed in the house of representatives. Maybe she and the rest of the past members of Congress and past administrations could learn and practice what she preaches since their regime takeovers and election interferences have never ever worked. I hope they expose everything the deep state is and it never recovers, I just hope the American people aren’t stupid enough to continue this idiocy and vote them back once it’s out. - [Democratic Candidate Cory Booker Drops out of Presidential Race](https://finflam.com/democratic-candidates-cory-booker-drops-out-of-presidential-race/): Cory Booker suspends his presidential campaign, conceding that he no longer sees a path to victory due to a lack of financial resources, I guess no one really liked you. This should’ve happened sooner as he wasn’t even going to be at the next Democratic debate because of how low he was polling. He informed his supporters and staff that due to lack of money was the primary reason. He was dropping out while his campaign released a video message attempting to inspire some sort of hope, it should be interesting on who gives his nod to as we approach Iowa. Our campaign has reached the point where we need more money to scale up and continue building a campaign that can win — money we don’t have, and money that is harder to raise because I won’t be on the next debate stage and because the urgent business of impeachment will rightly be keeping me in Washington. Senator and Democratic Candidate Cory Booker I believed to my core that the answer to the common pain Americans are feeling right now, the answer to Donald Trump’s hatred and division, is to reignite our spirit of common purpose to take on our biggest challenges and build a more just and fair country for everyone. I’ve always believed that. I still believe that. I’m proud I never compromised my faith in these principles during this campaign to score political points or tear down others Senator and Democratic Candidate Cory Booker If there was hope I hope actually Is that since he is an African American more black and brown people who are much more qualified than he is will enter the race. He’ll be running for re-election in New Jersey. The dominos keep falling for the democrats let’s see who’s left and hopefully, Biden drops out soon too. Julian Castor, Tulsi Gabbard, Andrew yang and Deval Patrick are the only other minorities left in this democratic race. - [NBC Reports That Trump Planned to Kill Soleimani in 2017 - So What!](https://finflam.com/nbc-reports-that-trump-planned-to-kill-soleimani-in-2017-so-what/): Trump floated the possibility of killing Soleimani in 2017 when Iranian-backed rebels in Yemen fired a ballistic missile in Saudi Arabia just before Trump’s arrival, according to one current and one former U.S. official. Mattis resisted any action. Moreover, yesterday U.S. Defense Secretary Mark Esper said he did not see specific evidence from intelligence officials that Iran was planning to attack four U.S. embassies, the reason President Trump gave to justify the killing of Iran’s Qassem Soleimani. Their arguments may be well he was planning on this but yet the President showed how poised he was in not taking action. What about the people who are such huge defenders of Israel, when Soleimani threatened to exterminate and remove Israel from the map? His rhetoric was to commit genocide on the Israeli people, but that’s okay after he killed thousands, because that’s what your subjectiveness forgets to mention. Trump killed someone who killed and killed innocent people in Syria, Iran, and the Middle East repeatedly. They should have killed him 10 years ago, the world is a better place with him gone, there are many more to go. The president’s decision saved thousands of lives plain and simple. Stick With Me Here I really hope that because of this we don’t go to war, however, the rhetoric by the military-industrial complex is salivating at the possibility of going to war for their own greedy economic reasons. The military-industrial complex has a lot to lose and you can bet that the profiteers of war have tones invested into the perpetuation of this process right now. President Trump, you’re so much better than this don’t fall into their trap, because these Warhawks want you and they want to ruin your presidency. These preemptive war propaganda tactics have always been bull shit just look at the administrations of Bush, Bush, Obama, and now President Trump’s people, this gets us nowhere. Sanctions are an act of war, they’ve never ever worked. It hurts the middle class and the poor, they hope they’ll turn against their government but it never ever works, it does the complete opposite, they end up being more sympathetic to their country and the nationalism they have grows stronger. Sanctions don’t dodge the issue of war, they incite it and prolong current ones. Ask Bush, Obama, Bush, and Trump. I’m just going to put this out there, there were reports that Soleimani was in Iraq to mediate negotiations between Iran and Saudi Arabia, just saying, the Saudis had sent him a peace offering. President Trump needs to watch out for one man and his name is Mike Pompeo, Trump may be a liar but Pompeo was in charge of the CIA, he’s professionally trained in doing it, deception is imperative to their narratives success. - [AOC Refuses to Pay $250,000 in Democratic Dues](https://finflam.com/aoc-refuses-to-pay-250000-in-democratic-dues/): AOC is withholding $250,000 in “dues” from the Democratic party in protest in order to build her own grassroots fundraising for progressives instead. What’s stopping somebody else to do same thing in the next committee? She’s the epitome of a progressive socialist in the sense that she uses the vehicle, the DNC, and then sabotages it. The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee announced in 2019 that it would blacklist vendors who had worked with primary challengers to incumbent Democrats, drawing criticism from some progressives like Ocasio-Cortez. The primary reasons the members of Congress pay their dues and hit their “targets” is because it’s fixed to reward them with better committee assignments in the future, and more favorable treatment of legislation they author, than members who give the finger to the dues. It sounds like complete corruption to me. Congresswoman Cortez said in a tweet earlier, “I give quite a bit to fellow Dems – we’ve fundraised over $300,000 for others (more than my “dues”), w/ over 50% going to swing seats. DCCC made clear that they will blacklist any org that helps progressive candidates like me. I can choose not to fund that kind of exclusion.” If that’s her argument this proves publically that she knows the democratic party is as corrupt as the republican neocons who do the same thing. Must we never forget what Debbie W-S and the DNC did to Bernie Sanders the last go-round? The six were in and they could be behind the man this time because they know he was the better candidate then, now I’m not so sure, but anything is better than Biden for them. My question is how did Debbie W-S get elected? - [Joaquin Phoenix & Martin Sheen Arrested at Jane Fonda's Climate Change Rally](https://finflam.com/joaquin-phoenix-martin-sheen-arrested-at-jane-fondas-climate-change-rally/): Joaquin Phoenix and Martin Sheen were among the activists arrested on Friday as Jane Fonda led her final climate D.C. protest, weekly events that have drawn Hollywood figures and other activists in an effort to build support for much greater action on climate change. Fonda did not join the dozens of others who were arrested for occupying the steps of the Capitol, but she and other actresses later went to participate in another climate demonstration at a Chase bank branch nearby. Fonda has already been arrested five other times. Still, the demonstration drew one of its largest crowds. Capitol Police said that 147 were arrested, compared to 16 in the first week of the protests in October. Those arrested were charged with crowding, obstructing or incommoding, and then released. So far the actresses friends who’ve been arrested include Sam Waterson, sally field, Piper Parabo, Gloria Steinem, Ted Danson, Diane Lane and now the joker and the former president. However, interestingly enough actresses Maggie Gyllenhaal, Susan Sarandon, and Amber Valletta were not arrested. Well, Jane has been doing a good job keeping her distance because she was told she’d face longer stays behind bars as her charges kept increasing even though the D.C. officials said she will be not charged for those previous arrests. - [Marianne Williamson Suspends Campaign for Presidency](https://finflam.com/marianne-williamson-suspends-campaign-for-presidency/): Author and Spiritual guru Marianne Williamson, who warned of a “dark psychic force” in America, has dropped out of the race for the White House, the announcement comes weeks before the first primary votes take place. “I ran for president to help forge another direction for our country. I wanted to discuss things I felt needed to be discussed that otherwise were not. I feel that we have done that,” she said in a post on her website. “I stayed in the race to take advantage of every possible effort to share our message.” However, she said, “with caucuses and primaries now about to begin … we will not be able to garner enough votes in the election to elevate our conversation any more than it is now. The primaries might be tightly contested among the top contenders, and I don’t want to get in the way of a progressive candidate winning any of them. As of today, therefore, I’m suspending my campaign.” There were suspicions last week that this was coming as she laid off her entire campaign staff. Maybe now she can go do some more spiritual work for Joe Biden’s future in hell. I applaud her voice because she changed narratives on a debate stage that everyone should take notice of, she stood out for speaking about slavery reparations, vaccine safety and harshly calling out her candidacy party for their failings. Another one bites the dust and she was probably my favorite candidate in this entire field. - [California Rep. Duncan Hunter Submits Resignation to Nancy Pelosi for Misusing Funds](https://finflam.com/california-rep-duncan-hunter-submits-resignation-to-nancy-pelosi-for-misusing-funds/): Republican Congressman Duncan Hunter has finally submitted his resignation from Congress after pleading guilty to misusing campaign funds in December. He will officially resign on Monday, January 13, 2020. He pleaded guilty to misusing $250,000 in campaign funds. In August 2018 he was caught spending campaign funds on family vacations to Italy and Hawaii, tuition for their children, theater tickets, groceries, restaurant bills, dental visits and even plane tickets for their pet bunny, Eggburt, to travel alongside them. How ridiculous and inconsiderate. There are zero excuses for using taxpayer money for your own benefit especially if people give you their hard working money to help give you an advantage, but yet Hunter only took advantage and didn’t care. The low life shamed congressman was sly because he sited for the new year so he’s able to still collect one last paycheck and probably his pension. I hope he pays every cent back to everyone he robbed. He was in full spin zone on twitter not even mentioning his guilty plea and walked around the crime he committed, typing his service but looking to cover his ass in the future if you ask me. “After three tours of duty in Iraq and Afghanistan, I was elected to the House and brought with me lessons I learned during my service in the Marine Corps and the values instilled by my father who held this seat before me,” Hunter wrote. Hunter faces up to five years in prison and hopefully he Laurie Laughlin can be cellmates of the sort. - [Ilhan Omar Says She’s “Stricken with PTSD” because of Talks of War in the Middle East](https://finflam.com/ilhan-omar-says-shes-stricken-with-ptsd-because-of-talks-of-war-in-the-middle-east/): Representative Ilhan Omar slammed President Trump’s response to the Iranian conflict going on right now between the united states and the Middle East as she called him an “occupant of the white house” who has created more problems than resolutions he promised he would solve. The congresswoman also went on to say she felt “ill” because of conversations around war where she finds herself “stricken with PTSD,” no less I’m sure this stems from her childhood. The context in which she referred to is when Omar’s family fled the horrific civil war in Somalia when she was 8 and then spent four years in a refugee camp. I believe she is the only member of congress who has directly experienced war *as a civilian* in her country. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that’s triggered by a terrifying event — either experiencing it or witnessing it. Symptoms may include flashbacks, nightmares and severe anxiety, as well as uncontrollable thoughts about the event. Mayo Clinic Indiana congressman and military Veteran Jim Banks harshly criticized Omar for her response saying, “This is a disgrace and offensive to our nation’s veterans who really do have PTSD after putting their life on the line to keep America safe.” Listen I understand his point he wants to make, but it’s bull shit, you can’t tell someone how to feel and in which manner they’re supposed to. What if somebody did that to an American veteran? There would be a major backlash especially if she did it. I’m sure there are even some hawks within the military who shame their brothers and sisters because they have or claim they suffer from PTSD, while they may have it or don’t but everybody reacts differently. It’s wrong. Veterans make up less than 8% of the US population with PTSD. Rape victims, abuse survivors, accidents and millions more suffer. You should know that but you just want to use us as a prop for your bullshit. The congresswoman fired back with a tweet calling congressman shameful and I completely agree, this may have been the first time I actually have. But they both deserve criticism is all I’m saying. - [Pentagon Confirms Iran launched Missile Attack on US Forces in Iraq](https://finflam.com/pentagon-confirms-iran-launched-missile-attack-on-us-forces-in-iraq/): The Pentagon has confirmed Iran has launched “dozens” of ballistic missiles against US military and coalition forces in Iraq. State TV said the operation’s name was “Martyr Soleimani”. It said the Guard’s aerospace division, which controls Iran’s missile program, launched the attack. President Trump has been made aware of the attacks. The US had vowed a quick and overwhelming response to any Iranian attacks. Over the past week, the Pentagon deployed about 3500 soldiers from the 82nd Airborne to Kuwait and another three Navy ships with about 2200 Marines to the Persian Gulf region. “We are working on initial battle damage assessments,” Pentagon spokesman Jonathan Hoffman said in statement, adding that the Iraq bases targeted were at Ain Asad air base and another in Irbil. Iranian State TV described it early on Wednesday as Tehran’s revenge operation over the killing of Revolutionary Guard General Qassem Soleimani, whose funeral on Tuesday in his hometown of Kerman prompted angry calls to avenge his death. Iran’s Revolutionary Guard then warned the US and its regional allies against retaliating over the missile attack in Iraq. The Guard issued the warning via a statement carried by Iran’s state-run IRNA news agency. “We are warning all American allies, who gave their bases to its terrorist army, that any territory that is the starting point of aggressive acts against Iran will be targeted,” the Guard said. It also threatened Israel. Trump’s fire and fury comments will have meaning come later tonight I guarantee it. - [Judge Judy Endorses Michael Bloomberg on 'The View' Smart or Dumb Choice?](https://finflam.com/judge-judy-endorses-michael-bloomberg-on-the-view-smart-or-dumb-choice/): Judge Judy says she is officially endorsing former New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg for president because “there was no other voice for me,” adding that those defining him as “another rich guy is one of the greatest injustices” of 2020 race. Amidst a conversation of Bloomberg’s lavish budget on campaign ads — which have correlated to his rise to third in many Democratic polls — Judge Judy defended Bloomberg from criticism that he is just another “rich guy” that is buying the election. “I think that to define Mike Bloomberg as just another rich guy is one of the greatest injustices of this political campaign that we’re in,” she opened, adding “Mike Bloomberg is the only one of the candidates who has experience governing and managing and successful, and if he’s successful and happened to have made money being successful, that, folks, is the American Dream. That’s what’s supposed to happen.” Listen I like Judge Judy this isn’t my favorite thing she’s ever said but this is a high win for Bloomberg, why? Let’s see Judge Judy alone consistently garners more than 10 million daily viewers in its 23rd season, while Dr. Phil, hosted by Phil McGraw, garners nearly 4 million viewers. To compare, Fox News’ Sean Hannity only averages 3.3 million, MSNBC’s Maddow averages 2.9 million. Those are number ladies and gentlemen. Check out the interview she did with CNN anchor Chris Cuomo. I ask the question is it dumb or not because she’s a very intellectual person that carries a lot of weight when she speaks. I certainly didn’t see this coming and I look forward to seeing if President Trump will have anything to tweet about the Judge. - [George Lopez Says He'd Kill Trump for Half of Iranian $80 Million Bounty](https://finflam.com/george-lopez-says-hed-kill-trump-for-half-of-iranian-80-million-bounty/): A eulogist speaking during Iranian general Qassem Soleimani’s funeral reportedly told the crowd that if each of the country’s 80 million citizens contributed $1, there’d be an $80-million reward for “anyone who brings us [Trump’s] head.” George Lopez says, “we’ll do it for half.” As messed up as this is people cannot forget what happened when Ted Nugent said when president Barack Obama was in office. If any ordinary citizen said they would assassinate the President for money, the Secret Service would be at their door. Why should the rules be any different for George Lopez? Whether they be democrat or Republican anyone who dislikes our president so much that they believe assassination is a good option needs to pack their bags and move to a different country where they don’t have a desire to kill the leader of that country. It was wrong to do it for when it was Obama and it’s wrong for putting it out there for President Trump. This is wrong! You’re entitled to say whatever you want as offensive as it can be regardless if it hurts someone. However, when you become a hypocrite coming from either party claiming you have values but put things out like this your words and character go out the window because you invited criticism and scrutiny for things that could’ve been avoided. - [President Trump Threatens "very big" Sanctions on Iraq if US Troops Forced to Leave](https://finflam.com/president-trump-threatens-very-big-sanctions-on-iraq-if-us-troops-forced-to-leave/): You don’t fuck with the boss and the boss is President Trump. Trump threatens Iraq with sanctions, says the U.S. will not leave unless the country repays billions for the joint airbase. It cost billions he said and we will be paid for it if they want us to leave. This all stems from the killing of the Iranian general Qasem Soleimani who was killed late Thursday while leaving Baghdad airport when his convoy was struck by a drone, ordered by president Trump.  “If they do ask us to leave if we don’t do it on a very friendly basis. We will charge them sanctions like they’ve never seen before ever. It’ll make Iranian sanctions look somewhat tame.” The actual military base we repaired after we bombed it, was, in fact, an iraq base, to begin with being bombed, then we took it over, then we repaired it, built onto it, then as an agreement we turned a majority of control back to Iraq. So can only he was talking about the money we have put into it. President Trump was asked by reporters on Air Force One if he was worried about retaliation from Iran, Trump said: “If it happens it happens. If they do anything there will be major retaliation.” “They’re allowed to kill our people. They’re allowed to torture and maim our people, they’re allowed to use roadside bombs and blow up our people. And we’re not allowed to touch their cultural sites. It doesn’t work that way.” Trump warned that the U.S. will strike those targets “very fast and very hard” if Iran retaliates. - [Iran Terminates All Commitments to Obama's 2015 Nuclear Deal](https://finflam.com/iran-terminates-all-commitments-to-obamas-2015-nuclear-deal/): Iranian state TV reports that Iran will no longer abide by any of the limits agreed in the 2015 nuclear deal. The latest development follows the airstrike that killed Iranian general Qassem Soleimani in Baghdad. Weapons-grade uranium is 90% enriched or more. The Obama administration negotiated what they called a “landmark nuclear deal” in 2015 but was abandoned in 2018 after President Trump withdrew the US from the agreement. The Trump administration pulled out of the deal 18 months ago, until now, Iran and the EU had been trying to keep the agreement together while dangling a threat of enrichment but wanting support for their economy because of Trump’s sanctions in the meantime. This past summer the Iranian government planned to enrich its uranium. Does this really matter? It’s more of an admission opposed to a change of mind so let’s get it straight. This isn’t a change of mind it’s a confirmation that the Trump administration was correct. Already you have Business Insider reporter John Haltiwanger spewing bull shit saying Iran was in full compliance with the Obama deal. Hey, John how many of these sites did you visit? How many trips did you go on to investigate to ensure they abided by the deal? Do you realize governments lie and always have look at our own? These idiots in the media have zero common sense when their criticism is baseless because of dislike or hate that justifies their insane perspectives. Hundreds of thousands of people flooded the streets of the towns and cities of Iran to walk alongside a casket containing the remains of Gen. Qassem Soleimani, the Associated Press reports.  Earlier Sunday the leader of Hezbollah spoke from Beirut saying that U.S. military bases, warships and service members across the Middle East are now fair targets for attacks.  - [Ivanka & Donald Trump Jr. Rank as Top Choices for President in 2024 Poll - Who You Got?](https://finflam.com/ivanka-donald-trump-jr-rank-as-top-choices-for-president-in-2024-poll-who-you-got/): The influence and grip that President Trump holds on his followers are extremely strong especially considering that both Ivanka and Donald Trump Jr. were voted as top prospects for the commander in chief by Republicans in a poll conducted by Survey Monkey. full 40 percent of Republicans today would vote for Vice President Mike Pence as Commander-in-Chief. Nearly three in 10 (29 percent) would be keen on Trump’s son, Donald Trump, Jr. Just over one quarter (26 percent) would cast a vote for former U.N. Ambassador, Nikki Haley. Don Jr. was the top choice among young voters, while Pence was the clear preference for older voters. It had always come off that when Trump entered office, Ivanka seemed to be his natural heir, however, Don Jr. has flipped the script in that regard, emerging as an effective campaigner for his dad and a passionate defender for his father. I was pretty much ahead of the curve considering that I wrote an article in July of last year saying this same thing. I don’t think Haley has a shot considering her latest debacle with sending information over a private email server like Hillary Clinton. I’m not much of a fan of her foreign policy tactics either. I was right about Haley, Don Jr., and Mike Pence but am shocked that Rubio made the list and Romney, Christie, Mitt Romney or even Paul Ryan didn’t make the list. A debate between two Trumps would be extremely entertaining but would they bury each other in a survival of the fittest just for the presidency in a debate? Who is your choice? - [Iraqi Parliament Expels American Soldiers Permanently](https://finflam.com/iraqi-parliament-expels-american-soldiers-permanently/): Iraq Prime Minister Abdul Mahdi says it is in the interests of both Iraq and the US to end foreign troop presence in the country, says recommends parliament takes urgent measures to end the presence of foreign troops. There are currently around 5,200 U.S. troops in Iraq right now. They were around 180 legislators present in Parliament who voted in majority favor of the troop-removal resolution. It was backed by most Shiite members of parliament, who hold a majority of seats. Many Sunni and Kurdish legislators did not show up for the session, apparently because they oppose abolishing the deal. The prime minister also said Baghdad has two options on the table. 1. To put an immediate end to presence of all foreign troops in Iraq. 2. Revisit draft resolution that ensures the presence of US troops specific for training Iraqi security forces and help in the fight against ISIL. Just remember Iran has a big problem if the US leaves. They wouldn’t have an in-country boogeyman to blame anymore combined with a Sunni minority progressively feeling desperate as the Shia tighten the screws. The driving force and success of ISIS will have no counterpart to thrive off of a narrative they’ve created. “I was supposed to meet Soleimani in the morning the day he was killed, he came to deliver me a message from Iran responding to the message we delivered from Saudi to Iran…But at the same time, American helicopters and drones were flying without the approval of Iraq, and we refused the request of bringing more soldiers to US embassy and bases” Iraqi PM said. This is the same thing the united states or the war propaganda machine has thrived on for decades as well. Ron Paul said it best that these countries like Iran and North Korea are best kept unstable for the military-industrial complex because we have a constant enemy for war profiteering. I’m not saying Trump really practices this because despite this criticism he has been very open to talks on foreign policy where other presidents have failed. A big concern will be for the Israeli people since it was disclosed by the Prime Minister the attacks against PMU headquarters in the recent months were conducted by Israel. It’s been evident for years now that all foreign forces should pull out along with stopping all aid, and it’s clear that Iran has now got total control and it’s not in our interests to be involved and let them sort out their own problems. There is another hidden factor that so many oil companies and lobbyists own many in the Republican and Democratic Party which have enabled administrations to maintain a presence in this region. If only the world and the US didn’t need the oil and people weren’t so greedy there would be a better solution instead of always beating around the bush to find alternatives. Honestly wildlife matters but why can’t we find a way to drill for oil in Alaska? We could leave the region and stop wasting money and save lives all at the same time we are already the number one exporter of oil in the world what else do we need? - [School Cafeteria Helps Kids In Need By Giving Them Leftover Lunch Food To Bring Home](https://finflam.com/school-cafeteria-helps-kids-in-need-by-giving-them-leftover-lunch-food-to-bring-home/): An Indiana school district is working to make sure students have enough to eat. Students usually get breakfast and lunch at school, but a meal for dinner is never promised and neither are meals on the weekends at home, many go hungry. More than a third of food produced in America becomes food waste, which means that approximately 50 million tons of food annually is going in the trash. What is more alarming is that around one in seven people is faced with food insecurity. WSBT reports Elkhart Schools is partnering with a local nonprofit called Cultivate to provide weekend meals through the use of unused food. Therefore, an Indiana school district has come up with a genius idea to fight these two problems. They are making sure that the leftovers from the school cafeteria wouldn’t go to waste but instead to kids who might not have enough food to eat at their homes especially on weekends. “Mostly, we rescue food that’s been made but never served by catering companies, large food service businesses, like the school system,” said Jim Conklin, with Cultivate. “You don’t always think of a school.” Cultivate makes individual frozen meals out of discarded and unused food. On Fridays, About 20 students are given a backpack with eight individual frozen meals. “At Elkhart Community Schools, we were wasting a lot of food,” said Natalie Bickel, with student services. “There wasn’t anything to do with the food. So they came to the school three times a week and rescued the food.” I hope all school districts can implement this kind of program, as long as it doesn’t go beyond what they can actually do. This program is beneficial for children’s self-esteem, well being, outlook on life among other things because it shows them people care. They shouldn’t feel embarrassed or worried about what other kids might say because those same kids just might end up homeless or hungry struggling with their own kids running to a program like this. We Have Great People In America???? Does anyone have kids in their community who do hungry? What are your solutions? - [Courtney Friel Former Fox News Reporter Claims Trump Asked her Over to “Kiss”](https://finflam.com/courtney-friel-former-fox-news-reporter-claims-trump-asked-her-over-to-kiss/): Ex-Fox News reporter Courtney Friel has added her name to the list of nearly two dozen women who have accused Trump of making unwanted sexual advances toward them. Friel claimed Donald Trump invited her to Trump Tower to “kiss.” Trump allegedly told her she was “the hottest one at Fox News” and invited her to kiss despite both being married. The claims, reported by the New York Daily News, are contained in Friel’s upcoming memoir, Tonight At 10: Kicking Booze and Breaking News. Friel, 39, says Trump’s come-on was made during a phone call to her office weeks after she mentioned an interest in working as a judge on his Miss USA beauty pageant. She says she was shocked by the proposition, which “came out of nowhere”. The White House claims the women are lying, while Trump has suggested some were not attractive enough for him to want to sexually assault. It’s apparent the President has a thing for blondes but I just can’t do it. - [Ilhan Omar Says Trump Killed Iranian General for Distraction](https://finflam.com/ilhan-omar-says-trump-killed-iranian-general-for-distraction/): Representative Ilhan Omar accused President Trump of trying to create a “distraction” by killing General Qassim Soleimani in an attempt to ignite a war with Iran. I don’t know what the hell she is doing but I guarantee you I’d be shocked as shit to see her re-elected after this statement. I understand the point she wants to make but it comes off completely sympathetic to the Iranian terrorist. President Trump did the right thing and it was the right call, people were dying and threatened to be killed. In the video below you will see people celebrating the death of the terroristic general. President Trump had threatened Tuesday to retaliate against Iran after militia groups backed by the country attempted to storm the U.S. embassy in Iraq. The president tweeted out an American flag after news of his killing was confirmed. The State Department announced that Iranian and Iranian-backed forces led by Soleimani were responsible for killing 608 U.S. troops during the Iraq War. Soleimani took over the external operations wing of the IRGC in 1998 and was known as one of the most powerful military leaders in the Middle East. The State Department believes he was the masterminded behind the major military operations, bombings and assassinations that accounted for at least 17 percent of all U.S. personnel deaths in Iraq between 2003 and 2011, Fox News reports. There are many on the left while they applaud this killing many of them have made this a political talking point and it’s not going to get them any leverage. - [The United States Urges Americans to Evacuate Iraq Immediately after Iranian Commander Dies](https://finflam.com/the-united-states-urges-americans-to-evacuate-iraq-immediately-after-iranian-commander-dies/): The United States has killed Iranian Major-General Qassem Soleimani, head of the elite Quds Force and spearhead of Iran’s spreading military influence in the Middle East, in an airstrike at Baghdad airport. Pentagon came out with a statement on the airstrike that killed commander Qassem Soleimani. “This strike was aimed at deterring future Iranian attack plans. The United States will continue to take all necessary action to protect our people and our interests wherever they are around the world.” The Iraqi government is not pleased with the assassinations. The PM says the U.S. strikes violated Iraq’s sovereignty. The Iraqi government can be as displeased as they want to. Americans were under attack multiple times by terroristic strikes from this general. He has killed the threat was eliminated. America doesn’t let their own people just die like other ones do. Iraq was incompetent to defend the U.S. Embassy. The Iranians violated U.S. sovereignty when they violently breached the U.S. Embassy compound. The state Department of the United States has put out a statement: Due to heightened tensions in Iraq and the region, we urge U.S. citizens to depart Iraq immediately. Due to Iranian-backed militia attacks at the U.S. Embassy compound, all consular operations are suspended. U.S. citizens should not approach the Embassy. United States State Department Employees of foreign oil companies operating in Iraq are heading to Basra Airport for evacuation, sources say. Iraq will hold an emergency Parliament session Saturday following US airstrike, deputy parliament speaker says, adding the meeting will make “decisive decisions that put an end to US presence inside Iraq.” Reuters has reported that Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei says anti-U.S. resistance will increase after Qassem Soleimani’s death, state television reported. We wish the best for every innocent civilian and American and pray they get to safety and evacuate. - [Barack Obama & Donald Trump Tie as the Most Admired Man this Year](https://finflam.com/barack-obama-donald-trump-tie-as-the-most-admired-man-this-year/): The current and former presidents and their first ladies are the most admired people in the US, according to a new Gallup poll said CNN. Barack Obama and Donald Trump tied this year as the most admired man while it is Obama’s 12th time in the top spot versus the first for President Trump. Eighteen percent of U.S. adults nominated Trump when asked which man “living today in any part of the world” they admired most, while another 18 percent identified the most recent Democratic president. President Trump’s popularity has grown tremendously this year allowing him to tie Barack Obama as the most admired man, but not to end Obama’s streak of 12 first-place finishes. The results reflect the significant party divide in America, with Republicans overwhelmingly naming Trump and Democrats Obama. President Trump captured the support of 2 percent of Democrats and 10 percent of independents, while Obama garnered 3 percent support from GOP respondents and 12 percent from independents. Last year, 13 percent of Americans chose Trump as the most admired man, and 14 percent picked him in 2017, the first year of his presidency. He placed second to Obama in both surveys. Meanwhile, Michelle Obama has been named as the most admired woman in the past two years after 25 years that saw Hillary Clinton finish first 22 times. In fact, Obama has had stronger finishes in the past two years than during her eight years as the first lady, when no more than 8% of Americans named her. Jimmy Carter, Tesla CEO Elon Musk, Microsoft founder Bill Gates, Pope Francis, Sen. Bernie Sanders, House Intelligence Chairman Adam Schiff, the Dalai Lama, and billionaire investor Warren Buffet rounded out the top 10. - [Tom Hanks Officially Gets Citizenship in Greece by President](https://finflam.com/tom-hanks-officially-gets-citizenship-in-greece-by-president/): See ya!!! Tom Hanks, who co-produced “My Big Fat Greek Wedding” with his part-Greek wife, Rita Wilson, joined the Greek Orthodox Church and regularly vacations in Greece, has received honorary Greek citizenship. Under Greek law, honorary naturalization may be granted to people “who have provided exceptional services to the country or whose naturalization serves the public interest.” Greek President Prokopis Pavlopoulos signed an honorary naturalization order for actor Tom Hanks, president’s office tells Associated Press. Hanks co-producing skills on “My Big Fat Greek Wedding” helped bring in a gigantic amount of money in the sum of $370 million when even in those days you didn’t have to make a billion dollars at the box office as you do now. Hanks and his wife were also executive producers on the 2008 film adaptation of Broadway musical, “Mamma Mia!” and its 2018 sequel, both of which take place in Greece. Listen I really like Tom Hanks as an actor, he’s excellent, but when it comes to his liberal bull shit he can go shove it up his ass. - [Don Imus Dead at 79](https://finflam.com/don-imus-dead-at-79/): Controversial American radio host Don Imus has died, according to a statement from his family. He was 79 years old. In 2009 he revealed he was diagnosed with prostate cancer after battling alcoholism and drug addiction during his adult life. Imus died Friday at a hospital in College Station, Texas, after being admitted on Christmas Eve. A cause of death is unknown at this time. Imus hosted his radio that started in the ’60s and had a career spanning 50 years in the business and which he was fired by CBS because of his 2007 rant that made headlines for his offensive remarks about the Rutgers Women’s Basketball team, who he referred to as “nappy-headed ‘hos” and “jigaboos.” Don faced many lawsuits and accusations of defamatory speech and had a well-known rivalry with fellow shock jock and controversial radio host Howard Stern. - [Kevin Spacey Accuser Commits Suicide](https://finflam.com/kevin-spacey-accuser-commits-suicide/): Ari Behn, a Norwegian author, and ex-husband of Princess Martha Louise who accused actor Kevin Spacey of groping him at a concert in 2007 has committed suicide. He was 47 and died on Christmas Day. Behn had been battling alcoholism for years. In 2009, he said he feared he wouldn’t be able to see his 3 kids grow up because of his struggle with alcoholism. Behn’s manager said, “We are grateful that we got to know him. We grieve that our grandchildren have now lost their beloved father — and have deep compassion for his parents, siblings, who have now lost their beloved son and brother.” He accused Spacey of groping him at a 2007 concert celebrating the Nobel Peace Prize. He had said, “We had a great talk, he sat right beside me. After 5 minutes, he said, ‘Hey, let’s go out and have a cigarette.’ Then he put his hand under the table and grabs me by the balls.” He says he told Spacey, “Er, maybe later.” Just the other day that creepy bastard Spacey released a video called “Kill Them With Kindness” where it’s evidently a cryptic Christmas video again as his House of Card’s character, Frank Underwood. He’s taunting people and they can’t see it, he did the same thing last year. Who else is next? - [Chiefs Wild Card Round Preview and Predictions](https://finflam.com/chiefs-wild-card-round-preview-and-predictions/): Heading into Week 17, the Chiefs are expected to be the number 3 seed. The Kansas City Chiefs can still earn a bye, hold the three seed or fall to the four seed. If the playoff standings hold as expected, the Chiefs will play Wild Card Weekend. - [Trump Signed a $1.4 Trillion Spending Bill Avoiding Government Shutdown](https://finflam.com/trump-signed-a-1-4-trillion-spending-bill-avoiding-government-shutdown/): Yesterday President Trump signed a $1.4 trillion spending package that prevents a government shutdown and raises the legal age to purchase tobacco products from 18 to 21. The spending bill is set to expire in mid-September of 2020. “This legislation will have an enormous positive impact on public health in America, and it’s needed now more than ever as we grapple with the youth e-cigarette epidemic,” Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said. In the bill, money is going to be distributed to the National Institutes of Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in the amount of $25 million to conduct research on gun violence. It took more than two decades to get this done at a federal level, and I’m sure the NRA has their sites on what their findings will reveal in the future. Moreover, this bipartisan bill will repeal three taxes on high-cost insurance plans and medical devices since economic groups said it will add $500 billion to the national debt over a decade. The taxes were designed to fund the Affordable Care Act but had not fully taken effect yet. Other benefits in the bill include $425 million for election security, increased funding for climate research and full funding for the 2020 census. They included a 3.1 percent pay increase for federal workers, matching the raise for members of the military. - [President Trump Formally Launches the Sixth Military Branch - Space Force](https://finflam.com/president-trump-formally-launches-the-sixth-military-branch-space-force/): President Trump signs a $738 billion defense bill (NDAA), calling it the largest investment in the US military. The bill authorizes the creation of a Space Force and the first-ever paid family leave. Trump signing the NDAA at Joint Base Andrews not only authorized the $738 billion, but the bill gives a 3.1% pay raise for troops, 12 weeks of paid family leave to nearly all Federal employees. When President Donald Trump signed the National Defense Authorization Act into law yesterday, he also created the 1st new military service since the U.S. Air Force 1947. The U.S. Air Force Space Command was designated the United States, Space Force. General John Raymond, the commander of US Space Command and Air Force Space Command said that the 16,000 active-duty airmen and civilians currently in the Air Force Space Command will be assigned to the new United States Space Force, though officials made clear that personnel will not actually become members of the Space Force and will remain in the Air Force for the time being. The act signed by Trump also creates a new senior military post to oversee the Space Force, chief of space operations who will also eventually sit on the Joint Chiefs of Staff, joining their counterparts from the Army, Navy, Air Force and Marines. Trump on Friday announced Air Force General Jay Raymond as the first chief of space operations. Only about 5,000 to 6,000 personnel out of the 16,000 will eventually be transferred to the Space Force on a voluntary basis. The locations to be designated will be in at least four States, two in Colorado, one in California and the other in Alabama. I’m intrigued to see what the logos and uniforms look like if they come out running looking as good as the XFL uniforms and with Trump’s taste, I expect they should be killer. Not even the sky is the limit for Americans with President Trump at the helm. - [The top 5 things that happened in June 20 years ago](https://finflam.com/the-top-5-things-that-happened-in-june-20-years-ago/): These are my “Top 5” of the many interesting things that happened in June 2003. Looking back on these events can help us appreciate the cultural, scientific, and political changes that have occurred in the past two decades. My 5 most interesting things from June 2003: The End The final episode of “Dawson’s Creek” aired. After six seasons, the popular teen drama came to a close on June 14, 2003, with a two-hour finale that brought closure to the show’s many storylines and characters. The finale closed with 7.3 million viewers watching their teenagers begin or end. Space the ultimate frontier! The European Space Agency launched the Mars Express spacecraft. On June 2, 2003, the Mars Express was launched from Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan. It arrived at Mars in December of that year and conducted a series of scientific experiments and observations. SCOTUS The Supreme Court struck down a Texas law banning sodomy. In a landmark decision on June 26, 2003, the Supreme Court ruled that a Texas law prohibiting same-sex sexual activity was unconstitutional. The decision paved the way for the legalization of same-sex marriage in the United States in 2015. Who is deep throat? The New York Times published an article revealing the identity of “Deep Throat.” On June 1, 2003, the New York Times published an article revealing that W. Mark Felt, a former FBI official, was the anonymous source known as “Deep Throat” who had provided information to reporters during the Watergate scandal in the 1970s. world champions? 2003 Finals Game 6: Spurs clinch title behind Tim Duncan’s MVP performance. Tim Duncan’s triple-double performance (21 points, 20 rebounds, and 10 assists) leads the Spurs to the 2003 NBA Championship, via NBA.com - [Will America Desire Robert Kennedy Jr. Or Donald Trump in 2024?](https://finflam.com/will-america-desire-robert-kennedy-jr-or-donald-trump-in-2024/): As the 2024 presidential election approaches, political analysts are speculating about who will be the major candidates. One possible scenario is that Robert Kennedy Jr. will be the Democratic candidate and Donald Trump will be the Republican candidate. If Kennedy Jr. and Trump were to face off in the 2024 election, it would be a battle between very different visions for America. Kennedy Jr. would likely focus on issues such as climate change, income inequality, and social justice, while Trump would likely continue to push his “America First” agenda and focus on issues such as immigration, trade, and national security. The election would also be a test of the American people’s values and priorities. Would they choose a candidate who represents a progressive vision for the future, or would they choose a candidate who promises to focus on American preservation in order to restore America’s greatness? Both Trump and Kennedy Jr. have also been accused of spreading misinformation and conspiracy theories, which has contributed to their controversial reputations. While they both have supporters who believe in their vision for America, they also have detractors who are concerned about the impact that their views and policies could have on the country. Robert Kennedy Jr. Robert Kennedy Jr. is a well-known environmental lawyer and activist who has been involved in numerous high-profile cases. He is the son of the late Senator Robert F. Kennedy and the nephew of President John F. Kennedy. Kennedy Jr. has been a vocal advocate for environmental protection and has worked to hold corporations accountable for their pollution. Robert Kennedy Jr. is a controversial figure as well because of his views on certain issues, particularly his views on vaccines. Kennedy Jr. has been a vocal advocate for the idea that vaccines are dangerous and can cause autism, despite overwhelming scientific evidence to the contrary. He has also been criticized for his association with anti-vaccine groups and for giving a platform to conspiracy theories about vaccines. While Kennedy Jr. is a respected environmental lawyer and activist, his views on vaccines have made him a controversial figure in some circles. Donald Trump Donald Trump is the former president who served from 2017 to 2021. According to the left he is known for his controversial policies and divisive rhetoric, which have earned him both supporters and detractors. Donald Trump implemented strong policies that were divisive and often controversial, but I believe to be beneficial and effective such as his immigration policies, his approach to healthcare reform, his well received diplomatic non-interventionist foreign policy and his stance on climate change. Trump’s rhetoric is divisive yet effective as he often uses inflammatory language to describe his opponents and critics. A huge criticism of his behavior has been defined as erratic because of his use of social media platforms like Twitter and Truth Social. Trump has been a major force in popular culture for some time but his stardom post presidency has grown to new heights especially under the Biden administration that no one saw coming. In the End Ultimately, the outcome of the election would depend on a number of factors, including the state of the economy, the mood of the electorate, and the effectiveness of the candidates’ campaigns. It would also depend on how each candidate is perceived by the American people, and whether they are able to connect with voters on a personal level, because Biden and Harris have dropped the ball hugely. Regardless of who wins the election, it is clear that the stakes are higher than ever. The next president will have to navigate a complex and rapidly changing world, and will need to make tough decisions that will affect the lives of millions of people. The choice between Robert Kennedy Jr. and Donald Trump would be a critical one, and would have far-reaching implications for the future of America. They are without a doubt the two biggest anti-establishment candidates you can think of. The deep state hates Trump they want his literal head on a platter. Could you imagine if Kennedy got the Democratic domination? Oh my goodness, the anti-establishment candidate who’s a Kennedy would speak volumes just on the conspiracy undertones alone. - [Ranking the 6 Best Jack Nicholson Films](https://finflam.com/ranking-the-6-best-jack-nicholson-films/): Jack Nicholson in my opinion is the greatest actor I’ve ever seen, granted I haven’t watched all of his films, moreover, many of the ones I have saw have definitely solidified him as the greatest actor ever to me. As of lately there’s been some controversy regarding Nicholson’s “groundhog” appearance as he hasn’t been seen for nearly 2 years in public and his fans are outraged because of the criticisms. The list compiled is not in any order simply six of the best films I believe he’s ever made. The Best Jack Nicholson Films… Batman A movie I rewatched a million times as a kid because the performances by Keaton and Nicholson were so great and mesmerizing it just stuck with you as a kid, they were so good,leaving generations of fans thankful we got the opportunity to appreciate it. Nicholson’s portrayal of the Joker in the Tim Burton version is the most accurate out of all the live-action Jokers, dark, comedic, menacing, and enticing. Nicholson love this movie so much he even caught himself watching it at home two to three times a week. “Ever dance with the Devil in the pale moonlight?” The Shinning Oh what irony, it took a sicko like Stephen King and an amazing director such as Stanley Kubrick to create an even crazier character (Jack Torrence) to bring out an incredible psycho of Jack Nicholson that has haunted audiences for decades since the movie release. To get Jack Nicholson in the right agitated mood, he was fed only cheese sandwiches for two weeks, which he hates turned himself into the possessed homicidal maniac. Jack Nicholson is wonderfully terrifying, while Shelly Duvall is terrified and was made miserable because Stanley Kubrick was an asshole to her, it all worked out though. The Departed The first time Jack Nicholson and Martin Scorsese team up is a masterpiece with an ending that nobody in their wildest dreams would see coming. Jack Nicholson’s portrayal of mob boss Frank Costelloin the film is based off of real crime Boston boss Whitey Bulger. The quick unpredictable wit that Nicolson’s character possesses is dark and sarcastic leaving you on the edge of your seat as you truly don’t know what can happen next. Hoffa I’m not sure why Jack Nicholson or the movie as a whole got so much criticism, but I thought that Jack played an amazing Jimmy Hoffa opposite Danny DeVito who just killed it in his role as director and as Bobby Ciaro, a strict Hoffa loyalist to the end. Through my perception of history of how Jimmy Hoffa has been presented I think it’s clear that Jack Nicholson clearly nailed Hoffa’s personality. The Martin Scorsese film ‘The Irishman‘ with Al Pacino and Robert De Niro certainly took a lot from this film it appears. One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest Arguably Nicholson’s masterpiece. Jack brought sanity and mental health to the screen like nobody before or since him with this film, with the exception of maybe Joaquin Phoenix in ‘Joker‘. McMurphy (Nicholson) is clear that positivity and a good time is all he wants, but later finds out that there’s some type of psychological manipulation going on with everyone else who seems to be drugged up to the gills no thanks to Nurse Ratched. His genius is that he allows you to know what he’s thinking with amazing facial expressions. Jack inspired the others in the asylum to gain courage and towards the end one finally did that. Nicholson knew that the film was going to be a success as he took a cut from the movie itself. A Few Good Men The movie was a play adaptation, written by Aaron Sorkin, about Hazing, the military and at what costs do you stop taking orders. Jack did not need a huge role in this movie but he played the most important and crucial role of the film as Colonel Nathan Jessup, overshadowing every single actor in this film. His amazing performance was on cue every single time in rehearsal according to the entire cast with his “You can’t handle this truth speech” which has been parodied over and over, all the credit goes to the performer himself. - [A Person Shits in Theater right next to Hillary & Chelsea Clinton](https://finflam.com/a-person-shits-in-theater-right-next-to-hillary-chelsea-clinton/): According to Page Six, some elderly person shit right next to the Clinton’s who were in New York watching the “Some Like It Hot” play, the irony. There has been mixed reports as some people had said it was a one-off event, while other staffers say people defecating in the theater has happened on multiple occasions. A question that should be asked is, if this is a common occurrence why are people going there? Both Clintons stayed for the second act of the play at the Shubert Theater, per one of Page Six’s sources. Hear Me Out Clinton Apparently this incident didn’t phase the Clinton’s as it was within eyesight and in the same aisle, my question is if it’s human s*** how can you not be phased by it? The smell alone! Now hear me out for a second, this brings up a conspiracy point that has been talked about forever, the elite are so used to poop, things like this don’t phase them because they have do satanic ritualistic acts with it along with the humiliation aspect that “they” love to see. When I read this initially and saw that the Clinton’s were not phased by it whatsoever, it’s the first thing that came to mind. I could be 100% wrong but I could be 100% right no regular person can bear the smell of feces straight up and be okay with it, that’s just my opinion. - [The 3 Best & Worst Burnt End bbq places in Kansas City](https://finflam.com/the-3-best-worst-burnt-end-bbq-places-in-kansas-city/): As a former Uber driver and relapsed big man, as I’ve gained half of my weight back, I’ve often told people “my body was made from barbecue” due to the fact that I’ve eaten so much of it over my life. I see myself sometimes as a self-proclaimed BBQ professional, what’s the harm in that? During my tenure as a driver for rideshare companies I probably picked up 15,000 people give or take. One of the most common questions customers would ask me is, “where do I get the best barbecue?” Now if you’re from here, or just have an array of food knowledge you understand that’s a loaded question. A question like that has to be broken down into getting specifics about the certain cuts of meat they’re seeking, whether it’s ribs, brisket, chicken, pork, sausage or burnt ends (my favorite). BBQ tastes are clearly subjective and as many people will disagree or agree with me about this article on Burnt Ends, this is simply my opinion on my experiences with some of the best and worst barbecue places in Kansas City who serve those delicious chunks of heaven. The Sauce Please be aware that when I mention barbecue sauce, it’s not a bad thing for your meats, no place on earth consumes more sauce than Kansas City Missouri according to the Food Network. Kansas City is known for our barbecue and especially our barbecue sauce which can feature an array of ingredients but more than likely featuring a heavy tomato base, molasses, and or brown sugar. The 2 Best Burnt Ends 1. LC’s BBQ The business was started in 1986 by owner LC Richardson who sadly passed away a couple years ago, but is now run by his granddaughter Tausha Hammet keeping the delicious flavor rocking on your palette. This place seems to be forgotten by many people because they’re so consumed with all the new hipster BBQ places coming up around the city. The Meat : They present you with the Cadillac of burnt ends, if you want great smoke, rich flavor, great char, juicy meat, this is the place to go when you come to Kansas City. It may not be the prettiest but it certainly has the best burnt ends in my city. The best bark on a burnt end you’re going to get. The Sauce : Their sauce is a very bright delicious burgundy tomato based addition that truly compliments every aspect that I pointed out above to enhance the meat flavor. Best Side : Their bbq baked beans 2. Char Bar Char Bar is one of the newest places in Kansas City who doesn’t have a deep history in the community like all the other legacy barbecue joints. What Char Bar may lack in history it certainly makes up in taste and in it’s ownership, his name is George Brett. Located in historic Westport this Kansas City BBQ establishment comes in delivering a surprisingly delicious swing of flavor like no other in the city. The Meat : Their burnt ends are moist, light on smoke but maintain a delicious heavy seasoning giving you a very rich flavor of Char, pun intended, with a very tasty bark but not as intense as LC’s. It may sound weird to say but they have a very clean taste in a positive way for burnt ends. The Sauce : most people don’t know this but the barbecue sauce sold in the stores from Char Bar It’s completely different than the barbecue sauce they have in house. Their delicious tomato based sauce is a fantastic compliment to their burnt end expertise. Best Side : homemade pickles and pickled onions 3. Haywards BBQ The only reason I even ate there was because I had one of the night shift bartenders in my car who had ordered a Uber. I had never heard about it, saw it or even paid attention to it as I knew I’ve driven by it a 100 times, I Ubered all over the city and the Kansas City region. The bartender and I immediately got along and he was the one who introduced me to Haywards, inviting me in to come and try the barbecue as I mentioned to you above and to him that I was a self proclaimed barbecue aficionado. The Meat : Very delicious rub that they put on their meat that is different than a lot of other places around the city, burnt ends are very moist carrying a heavily hickory smoked flavor. The Sauce : Very bright tomato based sauce that’s sweet and savory and packs more flavor than you expect by looking at it. Best Side : The Sausage Honorable Mentions for best bbq burnt ends locations in Kansas City : Blind Box, Joes Kansas City, and Woodyard BBQ. The Worst Burnt End bbq in Kansas City Slaps BBQ I don’t care what anybody says but my experiences at this establishment have been absolutely horrible whether it’s from customer service to the food I have never ever been impressed with anything they have presented me. I was very excited to try this as I’ve seen them on barbecue competitions on TV and the owner’s mother was my professor at the University of Missouri Kansas City. The Meat : Twice I’ve been there to try their burnt ends and each time I’ve been disappointed because they’re better to look at then they are to consume. People say you eat with your eyes first, well my eyes have lied to me two times I know for a fact. The burnt ends were brought out from a pan that had juices that definitely did not carry over into the sandwich. My meat was extremely dry and I don’t understand how It was even possible considering that pan that had all that juice. I complained to the person who served it to me on the first occasion and they told me to buy something else and I refused to getting into a heated discussion cursing back and forth with a guy. On the second occasion the meat and the service was just as bad considering this time the texture of the meat was so bad it was like eating hair. My mother has had her hair fall in my food before which is how I know before you ask, and I’ve never been pleased when that’s happened to me either from my own family. The Sauce : One of the worst things I’ve ever tried in my life and realized that that is not barbecue sauce that is sweet and sour sauce with extra sugar and some tomato. This is not Kansas City BBQ sauce. Best Side : I never got that far to try anything else Honorable mention for worst bbq places with burnt ends in Kansas City : Burnt End BBQ Crown Center - [Robert Kennedy Jr. Is Running for President Against Biden](https://finflam.com/robert-kennedy-jr-will-run-for-president-as-a-democrat-against-biden/): Robert Kennedy Jr., Yes that Kennedy will run for office of the presidency for 2024 as a Democrat against Joe Biden. The 69-year-old is the son of assassinated Senator Robert F Kennedy and nephew of President John F Kennedy who was also assassinated. It’s important to note and be aware that if you’ve never heard Robert speak before, his voice may sound as if he’s a little frantic. Mr. Kennedy has a voice disorder, spasmodic dysphonia, which affects the muscles in his voice box. The Long Shots? Kennedy is joining Marianne Williamson who is the only other Democrat running opposite Joe. Joe Biden has yet to officially throw his name in the race and run again, I just can’t see it happening. Here’s hoping my girl Tulsi Gabbard joins in this race and just demolishes everyone, with the exception of Robert as I do agree with him on several things. Kennedy has filed paperwork with the Federal Election Commission, the filing was confirmed Wednesday by his campaign treasurer, John E. Sullivan, according to CNN. Kennedy & Williamson alone should destroy any common sense the establishment believes Biden has left. Is Robert Kennedy Jr. a Problem for the Establishment? Absolutely! Kennedy has been an outspoken anti-vaccine campaigner for quite a while. Recently, Instagram removed his account in 2021 for “repeatedly sharing debunked claims”, Instagram said. In 2021, Kennedy released the book The Real Anthony Fauci as an attack on the former top infectious-disease doctor, claiming that he enabled “a historic coup d’etat against Western democracy.” He also released a book this year titled The Wuhan Cover-Up, which accuses U.S. officials of plotting with China to hide the origins of COVID-19. The future presidential candidate was definitely not a proponent for COVID-19 vaccines as vocalized many times. Kennedy claimed that Dr. Anthony Fauci and Bill Gates conspired with drug companies to profit off of vaccines, but he also repeats one of the original anti-vax claims that certain shots can cause autism in children, for now there is no evidence to support either of these theories. The Other Side President Trump will face GOP primary challengers. Former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley, entrepreneur and author Vivek Ramaswamy, and former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson have all announced presidential bids. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has yet to throw his hat in the race as a republican primary candidate for president. - [13 Odd Facts About America's Moon Landing](https://finflam.com/13-odd-facts-about-americas-moon-landing/): Before I get to the moon landing, I just want to point out that I know it’s been a while since I last published an article, I do apologize as I’ve been extremely busy with work and working long hours which has made certain things in my life like writing an after thought. Let’s hope this article can make me get back into the routine of knocking out articles because I certainly missed a lot of headlines and a lot of news to report on. Here are some odd facts about America’s moon landing and NASA’s strange behavior of being careless: - [My First Experience with the Ouija Board Scared the Shit Out of Me](https://finflam.com/my-first-experience-with-the-ouija-board-scared-the-shit-out-of-me/): When I was around 7 or 8 years old my uncle and aunt invited my family over to their house not for drinks or to eat, but to experiment with something they had never done before, the ouija board. For contextual purposes, this story takes place 26 years ago which seems like a lifetime ago. There’s certain times when memories are brought up in life that make it seem as if they took place yesterday, they become much more prevalent than all the others. So, when someone mentions the ouija board around me now, it no doubt triggers one of the earliest memories I have as a kid being absolutely freaked the f*** out. I remember there being a full house of family and friends of maybe around 20 or so people looking at my aunt and uncle along with one member of my family using the actual board. To the best of my recollection that’s who I remember, if there were other people using the board that day, I don’t know, but they’ll let me know I’m sure. The Ouija Board Happenings I don’t remember how it started or what the process was to activate or conjure up the board and get it going but nevertheless whatever they did worked. Out of nowhere something made contact with them, you could definitely feel that there was a presence in the room. Come to find out the thing they made contact with claimed it was a “boy”, my uncle asked the “boy” what it wanted and the eye immediately spelled out, “kill her”. My uncle asked out of curiosity who did the “boy” want him to kill, the “boy” said his wife, my uncle replied “why?” the “boy” said because she’s “evil”. My Aunt People either progress, regress or maintain some sort of stagnation where they just don’t go anywhere in life. Back in the day my aunt was a tough, mean, rude, take no shit type of woman who would stand toe to toe with anybody if I’m being honest and she definitely held her own, I saw her, the person she is now compared to the he woman she was 26 years ago are night and day, two completely different people thank God. So everyone seeing what this “boy” was wanting my uncle to do to her definitely didn’t sit well with her as she began provoking/taunting whatever it was that wanted her dead to the extremes. My aunt called it many profanities and said, “fuck you mother fucker, if you’re so fucking real give me a fucking sign,” well it did. As soon as she said that the house became defeaning with it’s silence as did everyone in it to see if it they would hear or notice something out of the ordinary, it was the calm before the storm as they say, then out of nowhere loud deep scratches and digging came from all parts of the house as if there were things inside the walls trying to break through. You talk about fear, there wasn’t a person in that house who didn’t look shocked and scared, but my aunt being my aunt provoked it one more time and that’s when she said it again, “if you’re so fucking real give me a fucking sign,” the scratches intensified and the digging turned into hard knocks at the front door. Me and my cousin, her son, who was the same age as me were the only two people and the youngest there to go see what was at the front door, nothing was there, it sounded like hundreds of hands in the wall if I’m being honest, as soon as we shut the door and walked away it started all over again, then suddenly it stopped. My aunt was really the only one who wasn’t as bothered by what had happened compared to everyone else there, at least to my knowledge. Aftermath? I had heard rumors that my uncle burned it and it ended back on his table, but he was told he needed to break it in half first then burn it. But who really knows what exactly happened with it but this was my first experience with something paranormal, evil, something that I know wasn’t good. Since then I’ve had extreme curiosities into the paranormal and have had my own experiences with things of this nature. I’ve been ghost hunting multiple times, experienced the ouija board as an adult, I’ve had my experience with the devil, but never ever stopped believing in Jesus Christ as my lord and savior. Some will say I’m tempting the devil, the paranormal, etc., perhaps, but I believe with Jesus Christ in my heart and soul HE or THEY can’t get me, it’s what I honestly believe. I will say that I don’t get scared much, truly, but I do get freaked out. As I’ve been writing this article there have been several instances in our house and it appears as if something is watching me, but as I did begin feeling some sort of presence I blessed myself with holy water and said the Lord’s prayer, and it’s gone. The Takeaways - [New Polls Show Democrats Support Prison for those Who Question or Refuse to get a COVID-19 Vaccine](https://finflam.com/new-polls-show-democrats-support-prison-for-those-who-question-or-refuse-to-get-a-covid-19-vaccine/): In a recent poll conducted by the Heartland Institute and Rasmussen Reports, many bothersome results have come to shine light on how Democrats specifically feel about people who have reservations about COVID-19 vaccine. Every single poll on here is word for word from the actual study that was conducted by the Heartland Institute and Rasmussen Reports, I’ll give my reaction to each poll I selected that I found to be the most disturbing. Poll 1 Nearly half (48%) of Democratic voters think federal and state governments should be able to fine or imprison individuals who publicly question the efficacy of the existing COVID-19 vaccines on social media, television, radio, or in online or digital publications. Only 27% of all voters – including just 14% of Republicans and 18% of unaffiliated voters – favor criminal punishment of vaccine critics. Reaction: It appears to me that the people who have taken this poll have not had any prior knowledge to what the actual constitution of the United States says or stands for. It is our obligation and right to question everything especially if we know nothing about it. There can never be any harm in asking questions about something that we have no prior knowledge of or what an outcome of it might be after we take something, especially if it’s medical. Are concerns were trivialized at the same time the actual government put in place mandates for its citizens to be vaccinated against their will. Yes to where those who were willingly vaccinated and that was voluntarily. Biden did not educate the American people, he and his administration imposed and forced their will onto those American people who didn’t want it or hesitant if it, while they were shamed and black balled by employers, friends and family simply because they refused the shot. How does his administration not understand that this creates more reluctance against the shot? Joe Biden, his administration, his party and many of his supporters blackmailed many of his opposition, people who are on the fence about him, and those who just simply had questions who wanted more due diligence done regarding the vaccine. Poll 2 Forty-five percent (45%) of Democrats would favor governments requiring citizens to temporarily live in designated facilities or locations if they refuse to get a COVID-19 vaccine. Such a policy would be opposed by a strong majority (71%) of all voters, with 78% of Republicans and 64% of unaffiliated voters saying they would Strongly Oppose putting the unvaccinated in “designated facilities.” Reaction: The same party that hated and opposed every single thing that President Trump did to negate illegal immigration has no problem locking up their own people because they won’t fall in line? Oh, but wait, this the party that screamed, shouted and protested the ‘deporter in chief’ Barack Obama when he locked up illegal immigrants in cages? Yeah didn’t think so, because that never happened, they and the media were silent. The hypocrisy is deafening? Poll 3 While about two-thirds (66%) of likely voters would be against governments using digital devices to track unvaccinated people to ensure that they are quarantined or socially distancing from others, 47% of Democrats favor a government tracking program for those who won’t get the COVID-19 vaccine. Reaction: The fact that The Democrats are okay with tagging us like we are some animal, some dog, is absolutely disgusting because it shows that their hypocrisy is growing even more contradictory than it has before. How? Because the same party that always claims they fight for equal rights are wanting to take away yours, while classifying you as a second class citizen and deeming you an enemy of the state. Poll 4 Twenty-nine percent (29%) of Democratic voters would support temporarily removing parents’ custody of their children if parents refuse to take the COVID-19 vaccine. Reaction: Is this China? What the f*** is going on here? I cannot believe this! Poll 5 The survey also found that more black voters (63%) than whites (45%), Hispanics (55%) or other minorities (32%) support Biden’s vaccine mandate for government workers and employees of large companies. Reaction: I find this to be ironic considering that the White House was flipping s***due to the fact that minorities were not taking the vaccine in higher numbers than they thought would be. This right here makes me question the outrage the White House displayed a couple months ago about minorities, specifically African Americans who they said were not taking the vaccine. Yet the majority of the people who are minorities in this poll overwhelmingly support it, does that make sense? Poll 6 Among voters who have a Very Favorable impression of Biden, 51% are in favor of government putting the unvaccinated in “designated facilities,” and 54% favor imposing fines or prison sentences on vaccine critics. Reaction: We live in the United States of America, where we should be able to do as we please within the realms of the law. Vaccine mandates are unlawful, unconstitutional, unsatisfactory and extremely destabilizing. The government already takes enough of our money and Democrats want me to pay a fine because I choose not to do something with my body? Isn’t this the same party that complains about Republican criticism on abortion, in which the Democratic party then argues that they (republicans) have no right to tell a person what to do with their own body? Do I smell more hypocrisy! I do. I tell you this the people who wish to do harm to other people especially over something like this vaccine mandate debacle should seriously have their heads checked, because I think quarantining and the coronavirus have done a number on their mental health. - [Reports Claim Alan Dershowitz Allegedly Begged Trump To Pardon Ghislaine Maxwell](https://finflam.com/reports-claim-alan-dershowitz-allegedly-begged-trump-to-pardon-ghislaine-maxwell/): Alan Dershowitz seems to look guiltier and guiltier as time goes on regarding his alleged involvement with the victims of Jeffrey Epstein. According to reports from The Sunday Times, Dershowitz asked former President Trump to pardon the now convicted sex trafficker and abuser Ghislaine Maxwell ahead of her trial. Ghislaine Maxwell’s brother, Ian Maxwell, gave an interview to the outlet claiming, “There was one phone call between Professor Dershowitz and a family member during which the generic issue of pardons was touched on,” explaining that his family never once paid Dershowitz for his services nor asked him to talk about the matter with President Trump. Dershowitz has denied lobbying Trump for a pardon. “I have no comment on what anybody else said,” he told Insider. “All I can tell you is that the [Times of London] story, the allegation of the story that I lobbied the president, is simply not true.” [democracy id=”71″] Alan Dershowitz ‘s Presumption of Innocence Out the Window? There’s no doubt throughout his career Alan Dershowitz has proven himself to be a genius in the field of law, but there is zero doubt in my mind that something looks rotten with his repeated involvement surrounding Epstein, Maxwell, their co-conspirators and their victims. Alan Dershowitz is accused of sexual assault by Epstein victim Virginia Giuffre. Dershowitz has denied all claims he had inappropriate relations with the then-teenage victim. Giuffre has consistently claimed Epstein trafficked her to Dershowitz at least six times, the first incident taking place when she was just 16 years old. Let’s not forget Dershowitz is the man who got Epstein his controversial plea deal in 2008 regarding Epstein’s sex offenses with underage girls. That plea deal would allow Epstein to come and go as he pleased for 13 months enabling him to continue his abuse and trafficking during his prison sentence. Because how in the f*!” does a convicted sex offender get a deal that makes him a free man during his prison sentence? It takes people in high places who in my opinion have tons to lose to repay a debt to protect their own asses that’s how, I mean Alex Acosta…I’ll leave it at that. According to CNBC, Dershowitz would visit Epstein in prison during his sentence chalking it up to, “I always visit clients in prison. We discuss legal issues. It was not a personal visit. It was professional.” It clearly comes off as if Dershowitz is trying to use his name, skill and power to gain leverage at all costs to cover his ass, maybe he truly is guilty of everything Giuffre has claimed. The BBC Royally Dropping The Ball! Moreover, just weeks ago Dershowitz was asked to give impartial legal analysis on the BBC regarding Maxwell’s trial and he did not do that, he attacked Giuffre. The BBC did not look good either considering they intentionally did not inform their viewers he was suspected of the abuse allegations from an Epstein victim prior to giving his on air “impartial analysis” on Maxwell’s conviction. The BBC released a statement through its press team’s Twitter after severe backlash from it’s audience, stating that the Dershowitz interview “did not meet the BBC’s editorial standards… Dershowitz was not a suitable person to interview as an impartial analyst and we did not make the relevant background clear to our audiences.” Not a surprising response since the BBC rarely covers anything regarding Epstein, Maxwell, the co-conspirators or their victims. It probably has something to do with Giuffre who’s also accused Prince Andrew of sexual abuse multiple times in great detail, which doesn’t help the image of the country or it’s figureheads, Prince Andrew has denied all allegations. This entire lineage of horrible events along with the company Epstein and Maxwell sought and kept with people from Dershowitz, Trump, Clinton, Barr and everyone who’s known and unknown just oozes of evil filth. - [Alec Baldwin Infuriated After Reports Claim He Hasn't Turned Cell Phone Over To Authorities](https://finflam.com/15110/): Alec Baldwin has been under immense pressure since October of 2021, when a prop gun that was loaded with a live round ended up killing cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. Witnesses say Mr. Baldwin was rehearsing drawing a prop gun while filming on the set of his new film “Rust” in New Mexico. But a lawsuit that’s been filed against the actor says the script did not require him to fire a gun at all. That inevitably would have prevented Ms. Hutchins from being fatally shot. ALEC BALDWIN & THE PHONE Last month, a warrant was issued by a Sante Fe court in New Mexico to obtain Alec Baldwin’s phone. Investigators believe “there may be evidence on the phone” that could be “material and relevant to this investigation.” Just three weeks prior to the warrant, Baldwin gave an interview where he stated that he was fully cooperating with the Santa Fe investigators in order to get to the bottom of what really happened that day on the set. Oddly enough, during that same interview he expressed relief because people were telling him, “it’s highly unlikely that I would be charged with anything criminally.” I found that comment extremely unnecessary for him to make as he moves the focus from the deceased Ms. Hutchins to himself. THE PHONE PT.2 Alec Baldwin took to Instagram in a pissed off mood after reports surfaced that he was not complying with the New Mexico investigators by not turning over his phone eventhough the authorities have had a warrant to obtain it for weeks now. “The only way we can honor the death of Halyna Hutchins is to find out the truth; that’s what I’m working towards. Insisting on. Demanding.” Alec Baldwin via Instagram Baldwin took aim specifically at the New York Post calling their accusations, “lies, and bulls–t and nonsense.” The actor dismissed reports that he’s been uncooperative, yet he goes on to “justify” the reasoning of not giving authorities his phone then tweaks his compliance statement. “This is a process where one state makes the request of another state,” he explained of the New Mexico warrant. “It’s a process that takes time, they have to specify what they want. We are one thousand percent going to comply with all that.” So let me get this straight, You’ve stated that you’ve been complying with authorities? But now it sounds more like you’re going to comply with them as long as it benefits you and doesn’t further jeopardize your freedom? Which is it? “They can’t just go through your phone and take your photos, or your love letters to your wife, or what have you,” Mr Baldwin said.  Are you really worried your actual privacy Alec? Or are you truly worried about what authorities may find on your phone? What are you hiding? Mr. Baldwin has been consistent saying he never pulled the trigger of the gun that shot and killed Ms. Hutchins and maintains “any suggestion that I’m not complying, is a lie.” - ['SNL' Comedy Legend Norm Macdonald Dead at 61](https://finflam.com/snl-comedy-legend-norm-macdonald-dead-at-61/): Comedy legend and “Weekend Update” segment star on ‘SNL’, Norm Macdonald, has died at 61 years old. Macdonald has been in a fight against cancer for over 9 years. According to Deadline, Macdonald’s longtime producing partner and friend Lori Jo Hoekstra was reportedly at his side when he passed.  Apparently, Norm was such a private person he made sure to keep his struggles away from public eye and even his closest friends and family said, Hoekstra. He never wanted the diagnosis to affect the way the audience or any of his loved ones saw him. Norm was a pure comic. He once wrote that ‘a joke should catch someone by surprise, it should never pander.’ He certainly never pandered. Norm will be missed terribly. Lori Jo Hoekstra to Deadline on Norm Macdonald Passing A Little Norm Macdonald History Macdonald first started as a writer on “Roseanne” in 1992 and then the following year became an “SNL” cast member in 1993 up until 1999. He famously anchored the show’s Weekend Update sketch for three seasons and was replaced by Colin Quinn.  From Weekend Update to impersonating David Letterman and Larry King, and stepping in as Bob Dole during the 1996 presidential campaign. Whi could forget when Norm appeared as Burt Reynolds on SNL’s long-running Celebrity Jeopardy! spoof, becoming perhaps the second-most famous antagonizer of Will Ferrell’s Alex Trebek, just behind Darrell Hammond’s incorrigible Sean Connery. He was one of my favorite comedians because of his dried delivery and just odd facial expressions that just made it even funnier as bad as the jokes were and he will be missed by me and I’m sure many fans out there who grew up with this man as a part of their comedic entertainment. - [Rose McGowan Responds To Critics After Slamming Oprah - "No B*tch, I Drop Bombs"](https://finflam.com/rose-mcgowan-responds-to-critics-after-slamming-oprah-no-btch-i-drop-bombs/): Rose McGowan, made headlines this past weekend calling out billionaire talk show host Oprah Winfrey for her past involvements with men such as convicted rapist Harvey Weinstein and alleged abuser Russell Simmons, who is accused of raping 15 women. Oprah has denied any knowledge of Weinstein’s disgusting criminal acts involving anyone. Weinstein was convicted of a criminal sexual act in the first degree and rape in the third degree in early 2020, where he is serving a 23-year sentence and is expected to serve more time depending on his case in California involving many similar accusations. Weinstein’s conviction marked a huge milestone for the survivors of the #MeToo movement, signaling no matter how much power, status, money a person has they can and will be brought to justice. Russell Simmons As for the Russell Simmons jab, McGowan seems to be referring to the 2020 documentary On the Record, which covered sexual misconduct allegations against the Def Jam Recordings and Phat Farm founder. Winfrey has stated that Simmons did indeed attempt to pressure her about her involvement with the documentary but it had nothing to do with her decision to leave it. To my understanding, Oprah believed production needed to be more thorough in doing their due diligence to truly substantiate one of the victims accounts. I want it to be known that I unequivocally believe and support the women. Their stories deserve to be told and heard. In my opinion, there is more work to be done on the film to illuminate the full scope of what the victims endured, and it has become clear that the filmmakers and I are not aligned in that creative vision. Oprah Winfrey to The Hollywood Reporter McGowan clearly doesn’t accept Oprah’s explanation regarding her decision to drop out of the documentary involving the (15) women who’ve accused Russell Simmons of rape between 2017 and 2019. Rose McGowan Stands Her Ground On Wednesday, a Twitter user tweeted at McGowan, “Do you ever shut tf up and work on your own toxic shit? No? Clean your glass house before throwing stones at others.” McGowan responded Tweeting, “You think I throw stones? No bitch, I drop bombs.” McGowan continued to fire shots at Oprah, and the elite tweeting that she had “a message to the evil creeps in all industries, all nations. We, the people, have a message for you.” McGowan then linked Lily Allen’s 2009 song “Fuck You.” She’s received backlash by defenders of Winfrey claiming because of her silence more women were destroyed, but I believe that to be unfair because as Weinstein’s conviction showed it took an army of destroyed women to bring the man to justice. She’s also received criticisms for continuously filmmaking with questionable people in Hollywood. Moreover, when people say social media is not your friend, it truly isn’t sometimes, especially because the optics of this snapshot of McGowan praising Winfrey for a interview she did with Michael Jackson’s accusers. But people are saying she’s a hypocrite because all of a sudden she’s now slamming Oprah for her involvement with Weinstein and Simmons. Is this hypocrisy or not? - [The Biden Administration Has Failed America Pt. 2 - Foreign Policy (Afghanistan)](https://finflam.com/the-biden-administration-has-failed-america-pt-2-foreign-policy-afghanistan/): In part two of this series, I’m focusing on another of President Biden’s failures, foreign policy, more specifically, Afghanistan. His leadership to keep strong and be forceful when he’s needed to has just turned into a catastrophe for citizens of Afghanistan and American citizens who are there and trying to leave, as well as Americans here who worry if they’ll ever see their family or friends again. Afghanistan Today Earlier today, the Pentagon confirmed that at least 12 U.S. Service Members were killed by terrorists at Kabul’s International Airport along with more than 90 Afghan citizens. According to the Pentagon, two blasts ripped through crowds trying to enter the American-controlled facility, disrupting the Americans evacuation effort. Today’s attacks marked one of the single deadliest days for U.S. forces in Afghanistan in the 20 years since America and its allies invaded. A statement by the Taliban condemned the “gruesome incident” and said the group “will take every step to bring the culprits to justice.” The militant group has controlled the capital since the fall of the Afghan government nearly three weeks ago and is responsible for security around the airport. 5,000 Americans have been evacuated from Afghanistan so far. No U.S. military members had died in Afghanistan since February 2020 when former President Donald Trump’s administration signed a peace deal with the Taliban, setting in motion the US withdrawal. Biden’s Broken Promises [democracy id=”85″] My Take Maybe now the military industrial complex and the warhawks will now understand that “saving everyone” for war profits is nothing compared to the lives lost. This save the world mentality becomes even more frowned upon and ups the risks to our service members and those abroad. I’m sure you can look for Biden to pull the Trump blame card sometime today as well. Maybe, if we actually had leadership in the White House this wouldn’t have happened because we know damn well they were scared of Trump, because if you punch him he’s going to punch you twice as hard. They can’t play the blame game anymore, this administration needs to be accountable. But yet they still b**** about Donald Trump making mean tweets, and being mean and upfront, maybe of they had a backbone we wouldn’t be in this situation, we never should have been there in the first place. Just watch for the spin to come out from President Biden and his administration saying that this is why they need to get people out of Afghanistan, because things like this would happen. They knew things like this would happen and they didn’t do what they were supposed to do in the right manner, which is why they’ve failed. Just remember Biden has ripped up and rescinded a ton of what President Trump has done and all it is is just an excuse to truly not take blame, because all of a sudden he’s trying to follow what Trump wanted? Bull! It’s a diversion and dont believe him. Resignation or Impeachment? Everyone except Biden saw this coming, because the intelligence was there so maybe he just ignored it at the expense of Americans altogether. This administration being oblivious is a tremendous understandment, Biden and Harris should both resign or be impeached. Kamala said on national TV she was the last person in the room when they approved these plans for getting out of Afghanistan. We had the intel capabilities to say today’s bombing was “imminent” near the airport gates but Biden didn’t couldn’t conceive that 300,000 Afghanistan military members who were being paid by the United States weren’t going to drop everything at the behest of 75,000 Taliban rebels. He’s not fit to lead to lead this country. It all collapsed in eleven days. Intelligence agencies predicted that should the Taliban seize cities, a cascading collapse could happen rapidly and the Afghan security forces were at high risk of falling apart. It is unclear whether other reports during this period presented a more optimistic picture about the ability of the Afghan military and the government in Kabul to withstand the insurgents. Intelligence Warned of Afghan Military Collapse, Despite Biden’s Assurances, August 17, 2021. The New York Times. It’s time for him to leave. - [Herschel Walker to Run for U.S. Senate Amid The Left's Hypocrisy on Mental Illness](https://finflam.com/herschel-walker-to-run-for-u-s-senate-amid-the-lefts-hypocrisy-on-mental-illness/): Herschel Walker, the former Heisman trophy winner and NFL great who played for the Dallas Cowboys, Philadelphia Eagles Minnesota Vikings and New York Giants, has filed his paperwork in the state of Georgia with the Federal Election Commission establishing his candidacy. Herschel Walker throwing his name into Georgia’s United States Senate race automatically catapults him to first place on the Republican end of things opposing, Senator Rafael Warnock, who became the first black Senator in Georgia history in January of this year. Senator Warnock may be a powerhouse at fundraising as he’s proved as of late, but as close as the race was between Loeffler and Warnock earlier this year, Walker’s name recognition will help him Garner votes especially with the help of President Donald Trump and his supporters. Herschel and President have a long loyal friendship dating back to the 1980’s where he was signed to Donald Trump’s team in United States Football League. He recently served as a co-chair of the President’s Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition in 2018 with Bill Belichick and delivered a fantastic speech in support of President Trump’s bid for president at the 2020 Republican National Convention. Walker’s entrance into Georgia’s chaotic GOP Senate primary is the nightmare scenario that Republicans have spent the entire cycle trying to avoid. By the end of this long, divisive, and expensive intra-party fight, it’ll be clear that none of these candidates are focused on the issues that matter most to Georgians. The Democratic Party of Georgia Former Senator Kelly Loeffler who lost the race as previously mentioned, has yet to decide if she’s throwing her hat back in the race, so that is yet to be seen depending on how well Walker’s standing holds up with the Republican establishment and against Democratic attacks over the next six months. Herschel Walker & The Issues He faces severe criticism on personal issues regarding his business dealings, marital problems, mental illness and is taking extreme heat for Walker’s out-of-state address. Residency Recently, voter information from the Georgia Secretary of State’s Office shows that Walker registered to vote in the state on August 17 using an Atlanta address. The opposition is gunning for Walker as they disapprove of his Atlanta cumopance since he’s lived near Dallas for over a decade now getting tax breaks, a homestead exemption at that, which is only allowed to be granted to home owners that consider that specific location their primary residence. However, it doesn’t seem that Walker will have a problem considering the constitution only requires a U.S. Senator “when elected (to) be an inhabitant of that state,” giving Walker and lawyers tons of room for interpretation to beat the system, or allow the system to work for them, leaving Herschel and Georgia free and clear along with his homestead exemption in Texas. In an interview with Dr. Roy Black, who teaches property law at Emory University, “You have to pick what is your primary residence,” Black said. “Claiming that Georgia is your principal residence would be a lie if it actually wasn’t. it would be a tax dodge.” Mental Illness There’s been a tremendous amount of criticism about Herschel Walker’s mental state and whatever previous issues he may have had, this criticism is coming heavily from the left, aren’t they supposed to be the party to encourage protection for those with mental illness? I don’t know Herschel Walker’s situation but it’s extremely hypocritical for the same people who hate to be judged to be judging somebody else. Stop the bull s***! In 2008 in an interview with ABC News, Walker revealed he had a mental illness he never knew about called dissociative identity disorder, historically known as multiple personality disorder, “I had it the whole time, I just didn’t know what it was,” Walker said. Walker has not taken any medication but he has taken therapy for many years and has written several books to help with that therapy to get his story hoping it may help someone else. The Competition Walker is just one name that’s entered the race to unseat Warnock including Kelvin King, Gary Black, and Latham Sadler, but expect many more names to be thrown in the hat as it’s still early, but none may be bigger than Walker’s. Walker is expected to formally announce his campaign on Wednesday, August 25th, 2021. - [Will There Be A “Manchurian Candidate” In 2024 If Joe Biden Is No Longer In Office?](https://finflam.com/will-there-be-a-manchurian-candidate-in-2024-if-joe-biden-is-no-longer-in-office/): I recently finished rewatching “The Manchurian Candidate” for the first time in many years, not the original one, but the remake directed by Jonathan Demme, and starring Denzel Washington, which I believe to be a pretty good movie. The film certainly does, as it should, make people think that the likelihood of a “Manchurian Candidate” existing and functioning in today’s world is an extreme possiblity. Don’t believe me? Just think about it, it’s been over 60 years since the book was written! Even the biggest skeptic would concede there’s governments around the world more than likely using technology like this in action right now. The quickest example I can point out is the use of drones. Think about it, the book was written in 1959 by Richard Condon, referring to technology that’s so advanced an implant posseses the ability to manipulate your neurological functionality, it’s ability to control someone is so powerful that a simple psychological prompt triggers a person, leaving the individual without the ability to be cognizant of what they’re about to be forced to do. It’s basically hypnotherapy materialized. We are certainly past being within the realm of possibility in 1959, we’re in the stage of activation. [democracy id=”84″] A “Manchurian Candidate” is their “Hail Mary” For decades we have heard people who don’t even pay attention to politics make accusations of political figures simply being puppets for a puppet master who’s working behind the scenes, this is it! I posed this scenario because given Joe Biden’s age and what seems to be a cognitive dive from the president considering his age, speech, and my visual perception of the frustration that arises from Biden when he attempts to remember something. You have to wonder if this man will be in office for another three and a half years? If not, then what? Kamala? Maybe, but that won’t be enough for the deep state to finally finish Donald Trump off in my opinion. There’s been nothing but speculation around the 2020 election being a rigged election given how popular Donald Trump is, especially with as much media attention he receives good or bad. This has led people questioning the voting process, the political establishments ability to govern, to the public losing whatever confidence they had left in mainstream media. Besides, I haven’t even started on the public’s outrage over whether Dominion’s voting machines are legitimate and efficient, most notable the My pillow owner, Mike Lindell. I think it’s been extremely clear especially over the past five and a half years that the media and it’s political affiliations are corrupt. Moreover, there’s one thing that they both have in common and that is ridding Donald Trump from the public eye as much as possible. This disables Donald Trump in the deep state’s eyes of having any power or voice in a Facebook or a Twitter, as they have both removed the former president from their platforms. Big tech is so inflated with confidence that it’s going to back fire as they’re simply strengthening his base while creating a larger one. With that said, once the deep state realizes what they’ve done, they’re going to go above and beyond anything we’ve seen to ensure they’ll never lose power. If Joe Biden is relieved of his duties willfully or not, expect the unexpected to happen as they will show their true colors. There’s already been talk about the Democratic party being unhappy with Kamala Harris, who as a candidate in the primaries flopped out heavily, once Biden is removed what does the establishment expect her to do? Win? That’s not going to happen, and I especially don’t see it happening against Donald Trump when he runs in 2024. So who does that leave to run as VP along Kamala Harrison in 2024? Nobody good that’s who. I expect somebody who’s a wild card that can draw the same amount of populist intrigue and favor as Donald Trump, who will be entirely unexpected and unpredictable almost to the point where they are the mirror image of Donald Trump. Watch when this happens, the medias hypocrisy will go into overdrive as they’ll continue to bury Donald Trump in every way possible but praise this “Manchurian Candidate” who is the mirror image of the person they hate the most. If we know anything about governments and deep states it’s that the people in power will do anything to keep it, no matter the costs. No matter what, whichever side you’re on, in the end God prevails and good conquers evil. - [Facebook Prompts Users To Report If Your Friends Are Being “Extremist"](https://finflam.com/facebook-prompts-users-to-report-if-your-friends-are-being-extremist/): I just want to say if there was another platform for social media users to go to that has the outreach that Facebook has, I’d be on it. But for now it seems that many publishers like myself are confined to the space where the platform itself takes away free speech, innovative thinking and constructive conversations that can truly be beneficial regardless of how uncomfortable it is. The “FaceWellian” State Facebook has taken another step towards the Orwellian state and is now asking you to rat out your friends as if this is back during the McCarthy hearings or Nazi Germany time, over content Facebook deems as extremist. They want to know if you or someone you know have been subjugated to extremist content and whether or not you believe it may have radicalized a friend of yours, you’re f****** kidding me right? “We are partnering with NGOs (non-governmental organizations) and academic experts in this space and hope to have more to share in the future,” said a Facebook spokesperson in a statement, to USA Today. The prompt went live Thursday, which says, “We care about preventing extremism on Facebook. Others in your situation have received confidential support,” which users will then be redirected to a support page. They’re advocating your friends or neighbors to literally report you, and so you won’t feel any pressure of getting caught, Facebook eases the narcs in cancel culture that they’re reporting is completely confidential. Sound like something that’s happened somewhere else in the world? Yup! For years social media has amped up their attacks on the constitution of this country to the point the social police say we have to watch what we say, we must have a certain point of view, especially not a different one then the person who’s getting upset, and God forbid you’ve offended someone, you’re labeled as whatever the easiest ‘scapeword’ is of the day and so on…You know what, I’m not conforming! My Take On Social Media’s Cancel Culture I’ve been on Facebook for around 14 years, three of those suspended, because I said something offensive about George W. Bush. Even with that suspension, I’ve continuously used this platform because it is the best platform to communicate with your peers/family and out of all social sites it’s the best one to engage with new people. For many years I have been outspoken about what I believe, who I support, who I don’t agree with, and what I want to do about things that interest me. I’m a passionate guy and I believe myself to be a fair person who rarely blocks or unfriends anyone over their opinion. There’s always room for civility in conversation let’s not forget. I just don’t put up with trolls. Yet i’ve lost relationships with people who I considered friends, close friends, and even some family members who in turn ended up unfriending me and or blocking me altogether over what I truly believe. I would never do that to them! What this confirms is that people are much more insincere than they lead us to believe, and that’s coming from me, a man that always has his guard up no matter who I’m around. I’m sure thousands of people have already written on Facebook or on some other platform about people unfriending them over their fondness of the previous president, Donald Trump. The irony is if these people who cut you off are left leaning and were willing to remove you because of Trump, aren’t their actions contradictory to their supposed beliefs of the left? Don’t they live by the doctrine of Michelle Obama, “if they go low, we go high,” right? Aren’t they the party that’s supposed to accept people for who they are? Oh I forgot unless you have a different opinion than them. What it really tells us is that the cancel culture police that aims to take down elitists are really a type of elitists themselves coming off as if they’re on another level than we are, when they can’t even do something as simple as have a conversation. It’s hypocrisy! But you have to understand that if these people were your friends, family or whatever else that comes close to being a valued person to you, they really meant nothing in your life as you meant nothing to theirs, with the exception of a lesson. If they’re not willing to accept you for who truly are but you did them, they did you a favor and took out their own trash. However, it works both ways too. The difference between Facebook and the gorvenment using people to snitch is that the snitches for the law are actually snitching on something unlawful. Facebook is outright exploiting cancel culture to the extent that they’re preying on your individuality and forcing your unique qualities into vulnerabilities they can use against you. Congress has got to do something about this. Never forget that your individuality is the most important thing about you, and there will never be someone like you again on this earth. Use that individuality the best way you can regardless if there’s pressure to conform into something socially tolerable. - [The Biden Administration Has Failed Americans - Part 1 Unemployment](https://finflam.com/the-biden-administration-has-failed-americans-part-1/): Biden and his administration have tired out their welcome as occupants in the White House! Where is the backlash from his supporters, the media that’s supposed to be unbiased whether it’s on TV, radio, podcasts or in print? I have not seen anybody call him out on the things he has yet to deliver on. I guess since he’s Joe Biden and a Democrat he automatically gets a pass. Biden and his administration made many promises to the American people, some we liked, some we didn’t depending on what floats your boat, but he made them nonetheless and here is the first thing that he has failed the American people on. Biden’s Broke America Unemployment There is no doubt in my mind that the people who needed the money for unemployment should still be getting it. Is it coincidental that the jobs report comes out a few months ago and all of a sudden Joe Biden and his administration begin questioning whether unemployment should be stopped in order to force people back to work? It’s not a coincidence! Yet, when President Trump was trying to make people go back to work and stop unemployment last year Democrats found this was unacceptable and inhumane. Really? But now the man “in charge” and his cronies, make it seem as if it’s fair game simply because we have a vaccine, when there are millions upon millions of people who refuse to get the vaccine, who are then demonized because it’s their personal choice not to take it. How are they any safer being forced to go back to work? I thought the left loved when people were pro choice? My mistake! Were Democrats truly worried about Americans going back to work, or were they more consumed with President Trump failing because of the pandemic? Did they push everyone to stay inside because it made President Trump’s economy look worse and in turn looked better for their argument come election time? My how things have changed! Manipulation of narratives is what politicians do. To me this was all fluff from Biden and the Democrats “helping” Americans! We know if Biden hadn’t pushed going back to work because he was embarrassed about his jobs numbers, republican governor’s wouldn’t have a chance in stopping it. But if it looks good for the man in the White House then it’s okay, right? The jobs report looked horrible and Biden’s administration was not going to take a blemish on his record especially this early, so it became about ego instead of heart! Why would you send Americans back to work when they’d be making less money as we are still in a pandemic? Because the optics look better in the short term for Biden, when the flip side tells you that the employers are paying significantly less in part because of the pandemic. It’s counterproductive to the progress Biden consistently thumps his chest at every second he’s on camera. People don’t understand that the removal of unemployment by the states and at the recommendation of the federal government hurts gig workers dramatically. As a gig worker myself, the demand for Uber and Lyft have dropped dramatically because people are hesitant to take a ride over the cleanliness of the car their getting into, the drivers cleanliness overall and are more weary of the germs a previous passenger may have left in vehicle prior to their entry. For two companies that are losing money left and right Uber and Lyft sure are throwing everything at the wall to bring back drivers with insane perks to lure them back. In certain areas they are even promising $200 bonuses for people who do certain amount of rides, and as a person who has done this for years I have not seen that since when I first started. But none of this means anything if you can’t reach that goal because there aren’t that many people taking rides. As independent contractors drivers are putting wear and tear on their cars, spending an insane amount of money on gas and repairs, it’s just not worth it. I hear all the time people complaining that unemployment needed to stop because people are taking advantage of it, well you know what, whose money is it? It’s not their money, it’s my money! It’s not the federal government’s money, it’s our money! We have been taxed as American citizens on the most ridiculous things and have never seen a return of it. The people getting unemployment should still be getting unemployment because it is their money that they put into the system that they were never going to get back, and the same thing goes for the stimulus checks, give the people back their money that they are owed. In my opinion, every American should have received a check no matter how much they made. Listen I know people are afraid that the unemployment system that was in place for the past year and a half and, in many states still is, was leading to what they would call a welfare state, but I don’t think it was. I saw the outcome as the free market eventually correcting itself ensuring people make the correct amount of money they are owed whether it be from small businesses like a mom and pop or to something above that. In my estimation, the Republican governors stopping unemployment across the United States dropped the ball at the behest of Democratic leadership in Congress and the people in charge in the White House. The bereaucrats failed supporting a free market that I truly believe would have corrected pay disparities across the board making things like equal pay a thing of the past. Maybe that’s what the leadership wanted to avoid. Imagine sacrifing Americans sustainable future over numbers in a jobs report they were afraid of. Moreover, sabotaging a future of equality they so “desperately” want like equal pay but not actually seeing it through because what else would they have to campaign on. Democrats would have one less thing to campaign on like equal pay that was resolved not due to them, which would make them vulnerable in the big picture showing that Democrats and Republicans are much more like than they seem. Americans would be better in the hands of Donald Trump than they are currently right now in the hands of Joe Biden and his hawkish cronies. - [Donald Rumsfeld Dead at 88 Years Old - The World is Better Off](https://finflam.com/donald-rumsfeld-dead-at-88-years-old-the-world-is-better-off/): Donald Rumsfeld, former United States Defence Secretary under Presidents Gerald Ford and most recently George W. Bush has died at the age of 88 due to multiple myeloma. Multiple myeloma “is a cancer of plasma cells” according to cancer.org that attacks the bone marrow primarily in the back. I want to premise this by saying this article is all my opinion and who I believe Donald Rumsfeld was to me. Donald Rumsfeld a Killer? First and foremost please let us not forget Donald Rumsfeld announced that $2.3 trillion dollars had gone missing on September 10, 2001, the very next day on September 11, 2001 happened killing the people who were investigating where that money went at the Pentagon in the exact location the building was hit, coincidence? I don’t think so. Because of people like Rumsfeld people in Iraq and Afghanistan will never know what’s like to live in peace or to live a normal life in which ever way they would’ve been accustomed to do. That’s not even touching the fact that because of his war hawkish ways, not solely his fault, thousands of Americans died in the middle east after being thrown into a wolves den unprepared over false claims of weapons of mass destruction that were never in Iraq. He was such a war propagandist that he ignored the complaints of the troops on the ground expressing that they even felt they were “ill-prepared for the fight.” Many complaints came after roadside bombs were killing soldiers left and right realizing that the vehicles they manned were not Mine Resistant Ambush Protected vehicles, or MRAPs. The soldiers request for the vehicles to be replaced was never granted until Rumsfeld was relieved of duty. Pay attention to the arrogance Rumsfeld has in the statement below dismissing American soldiers request to better protect themselves so they could live. “As you know, you go to war with the army you have, not the army you might want or wish to have at a later time,” Rumsfeld said in 2004. “You can have all the armor in the world on a tank, and a tank can be blown up. And you can have an up-armored Humvee, and it can be blown up.” He was without a doubt a member of the Deep State who wanted to destroy the world and had planned to do it years in advance. Below is a memo two years before the invasion of Iraq. Pay attention to the section where he literally lays it out how to start the invasion of the middle east. Donald Rumsfeld, George W. Bush, Dick Cheney, Colin Powell along with many others are all war criminals and should have been in prison for the rest of their dying days. He should be remembered as a piece of shit who had zero regard for human life and a destructor of innocent souls across the globe. The world is in ruins because of people like he and his cronies and is a better place without him in it. - ['Love Boat' Captain Gavin MacLeod Dead at 90 - Eulogized by Ed Asner On Twitter](https://finflam.com/love-boat-captain-gavin-macleod-dead-at-90-eulogized-by-ed-asner-on-twitter/): Gavin MacLeod, died early this morning. His nephew, Mark See, told Variety. MacLeod’s health had been poor recently but no cause of death was given, the trade publication reported. MacLeod is most known for his two most famous roles co-starring in the ‘Mary Tyler Moore’ Show as Murray Slaughter for seven seasons and Captain Merrill Stubing on the ‘Love Boat’ that ran for eleven seasons. As Murray Slaughter, Gavin MacLeod garnered two Golden Globe nominations for his work on the 1970-77 series. MacLeod’s career spanned seven decades in Hollywood, with roles in Hawaii Five-O, Hogan’s Heroes, Perry Mason, McHale’s Navy, The Andy Griffith Show, My Favorite Martian, The Man From U.N.C.L.E., Charlie’s Angels, Murder She Wrote, Oz, JAG, That ’70s Show, Touched by an Angel, The Untouchables, It Takes a Thief and many more dating back to the late fifties. His co-star Ed Asner eulogized MacLeod earlier today on Twitter, as you will see below, in what is going to be a very sad time for fans across the globe when the time actually comes with the passing of these two remaining actors from the ‘Mary Tyler Moore’, Ed Asner and Betty White. We’ve lost a lot of legends this year who have entertained us, made us cry, made us laugh, made us feel some type of way to fulfill whatever need they have, while conveying whatever emotion we relate at that moment. - [Was the Church of Scientology Hiding the Rapes of 'That 70's Show' Star Danny Masterson?](https://finflam.com/was-the-church-of-scientology-hiding-the-rapes-of-that-70s-show-star-danny-masterson/): Danny Masterson, one of the stars of the hit show, ‘That 70’s Show‘, was charged last summer with raping three women on three separate incidents at his home between 2001 and 2003. Yesterday, Masterson’s former friend, who identifies by the name, Jen B., who is one of the three rape accusers that is testifying in a Los Angeles Superior Court at a preliminary hearing to determine whether there is sufficient evidence to order Masterson to stand trial on three counts of rape. Once Jen B. took the stand she revealed that she was served a cocktail by Masterson and not long after she felt “blurry” to the point where she had lost control very fast. Not long after, she claimed that Masterson carried her upstairs and threw her in a shower and wiped her breasts off after he shoved his fingers down her throat and made her vomit. “I couldn’t walk or stand, so he put me on the tile on the ground,” the woman said through tears, per the outlet. “I couldn’t open my eyelids. I felt really, really sick.” She continued saying that she attempted to fight Masterson off numerous times but did not prevail to the point where she was thrown on the bed and tried to rip his hair out but Masterson pulled a gun out of his nightstand and threatened her, where he then followed through with the rape placing a pillow over her face. Danny Masterson Super Defense & Religious Affiliation Apparently all of these accusers went to the Church of Scientology to report the incidents but were dissuaded to go any further to take legal action against the TV star. Jen B. said that the leadership of the Church of Scientology, of which her parents and all her friends were members, strongly discouraged her from going to the police, pointing out that by policy she would be declared a “suppressive person” if she made a report against a member in good standing like Masterson. “I would lose my family and everyone I knew,” she said, though in June 2004 she decided to go to the police anyway. In Tuesday’s testimony, Jen B. acknowledged prosecutors told her in 2004 that her case had been rejected in part because there were too many witnesses against her. She returns to the stand Wednesday for the hearing that is expected to last four days. Danny Masterson is defended by a heavy hitting attorney, Thomas Mesereau, who defended Michael Jackson in the 2005 trial that saw him acquitted of child molestation and defended Bill Cosby twice, the second of which brought his conviction for sexual assault in 2018. Mesereau said she had “mischaracterized” the Scientology response. Mesereau has also alleged “religious bias in the most blatant form” against the prosecution and the lead detective. During cross-examination, Mesereau challenged her over why the gun made no appearance in a police report she filed the following year. “Do you think that the police just forgot to put it in?” Mesereau said. Judge Charlaine F. Olmedo forbade the question after a prosecution objection. According to reports, the church attempted to manipulate her to bury what she was accusing Masterson of by charging her $15,000 counseling (known as “auditing” in Scientology) asking her to examine her past lives to find what evil things she had done in earlier centuries that would cause her to be a victim in this lifetime. Numerous women, including the three in this trial, have filed a civil suit against Masterson and the Church of Scientology. Their suit alleges when they were sexually assaulted by Masterson they sought help by the Church of Scientology but were bullied into keeping quiet. Masterson has denied the charges, and his lawyer Thomas Mesereau said at a previous hearing that he “is absolutely not guilty and we’re going to prove it.”If convicted Masterson faces up to 40 plus years in prison. Moreover, Danny Masterson unbelievably filed papers last month accusing actress Leah Remini of interfering with the case, according to TMZ, which obtained the documents. Masterson claims Remini, who has indeed been an outspoken former Scientologist, influenced the prosecution and guided the victims’ statements. The court has not yet responded to Masterson’s papers. This is a joke right? So you’re blaming Remini? What! - [St. Louis Homeowner Mark McCloskey Is Running for U.S. Senate in Missouri & It's Going To Get Real Ugly](https://finflam.com/st-louis-homeowner-mark-mccloskey-is-running-for-u-s-senate-in-missouri-its-going-to-get-real-ugly/): Mark McCloskey, the St. Louis lawyer who made headlines for posting up outside his home with his wife Patricia carrying rifles while Black Lives Matter protesters protested the death of George Floyd, announced Tuesday night on Tucker Carlson that he was running for the Senate in Missouri. My Take Mark McCloskey has his hands full as the former disgraced governor of Missouri who resigned, Eric Greitens, is throwing his hat back in the race to lead Missouri, this time as the potential United States Senator of Missouri. I don’t see any way possible of McCloskey surpassing Greitens going forward especially with the fact that even if McCloskey is a Trump supporter, Greitens has an already established a pro Trump platform, not to mention he has the ear of the Trump organizers and is heavily aligned with the likes of Steve Bannon and the girlfriend of Donald Trump Jr., Kimberly Guilfoyle. Now that’s not to say that Greitens won’t have a hard time winning or that he’s got this race locked up considering the reasons he resigned as Missouri Governor in the first place. Greitens had an affair with a hairdresser and then allegedly tried to blackmail her with nude photos, Greitens admitted to the affair but denied any blackmail attempt. At one point a few years ago Greitens was facing tremendous uphill battles including two criminal charges, an ethics probe, and a possible impeachment. But again if Greitens has been a good boy ever since the scandal in 2018 he should be able to get enough national funding and support as he was once talked about as a potential presidential candidate. Mark McCloskey I’ve always been a Republican, but I’ve never been a politician,” McCloskey told Carlson. “But, you know, God came knocking on my door last summer disguised as an angry mob, and it really did wake me up.” McCloskey said he was inspired to run for office as he was rallying for former President Donald Trump. “All we hear is talk, and nothing ever changes,” he said. “You have to send people to D.C. who are willing to tell the truth and fight for our values.” “When the mob came to destroy my house and kill my family, I took a stand against them,” Mark McCloskey says in his campaign announcement video. “Now, I’m asking for the privilege to take that stand for all of us.” “What I’ve learned is that people out there in this country are just sick and tired of cancel culture, and the poison of critical race theory and the big lie of systemic racism, all backed up by the threat of mob violence,” McCloskey told host Tucker Carlson. “People are just sick of it. They don’t want any more poseurs and egotists and career politicians going to DC. All we hear is talk, and nothing ever changes.” The McCloskeys were indicted last year in October of for the unlawful use of a weapon and evidence tampering in connection with the incident. In December, a judge pulled St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner and her office off the case after Gardner mentioned it in a political fundraising email. In February, former federal prosecutor Richard Callahan was appointed as a special prosecutor in the case. Missouri Republican Governor Mike Parson has already pledged to pardon the McCloskeys if they are convicted of any criminal offenses, according to the New York Post. It needs to be noted that when he says, “fight for our values,” he better mean it or he’ll still be part of the problem that he’s trying to defeat. Twitter definitely is not happy with this announcement nor is the former US senator Claire McCaskill I Kansas City mayor Quinton Lucas. This is going to be an ugly senate race very very quickly, maybe this will be the time for a libertarian to actually win Missouri, you never know. I could see this getting more ugly than the actual Claire McCaskill versus Jim Talent senatorial race for Missouri and when that took place you had Rush Limbaugh degrading and disrespecting Michael J. Fox who has Parkinson’s disease imitating Fox’s movements because he was a proponent of stem cell research. - [Elon Musk Tells The World on 'SNL' He Has Asperger's Syndrome](https://finflam.com/elon-musk-tells-the-world-on-snl-he-has-aspergers-syndrome/): Elon Musk, the billionaire founder of SpaceX, CEO of Tesla, dogecoin enthusiast, and ‘SNL’ host revealed last night he has Asperger’s. He announced the news at the beginning of his monologue, speaking with an almost somber tone. Musk revealed he’s the first “Saturday Night Live” host with Asperger Syndrome. According to healthline.com, Asperger’s syndrome is one of a group of neurological disorders known as autism spectrum disorders (ASDs). AS is considered to be on the mild end of the spectrum. Whether you like Elon musk or not, making a public announcement of this magnitude that’s so personal about something so real is brave. Other people with Asperger’s should be happy that somebody so successful who’s constantly in the public eye is bringing attention to the syndrome considering the science on it or the people writing on it are fairly new to it, at least that’s how I see it. Elon’s reveal should drive enough attention and maybe some funding to help the science and public get a better grasp around a very misunderstood condition. - [MyTake on: Big Government Biden Raising Refugee Cap to 62,500 Up from 15,000 Under Trump](https://finflam.com/mytake-on-big-government-biden-raising-refugee-cap-to-62500-up-from-15000-under-trump/): President Biden announced yesterday that his administration is raising the cap on refugee admissions to 62,500 for this fiscal year, far above the Trump administrations 15,000 persons limit. However, Biden is getting criticism since this limit is below an earlier campaign promise. The Biden campaign had proposed to raise that 15,000 refugee limit to 125,000 refugees per fiscal year on the campaign trail. People need to realize who’s in office as the President’s tone is an on going voice over changing month by month as he was willing to keep the Trump-era level of 15,000 refugees just last month. But what do you expect with a flip flopper like him in office? You get what you vote for right? That’s what they tell us at least. As of last week, the U.S. had admitted 2,283 refugees so far this fiscal year that started last year in October, according to State Department data distributed to the resettlement agencies.The U.S. will likely not resettle 60,000 refugees in the next 5 months, as President Biden noted today. Biden Does Joe Biden truly care about allowing these refugees to come in here for the sake of their own life, or is it for the sake of his own party? According to Cato.org, immigrants tend to favor and vote Democrat because the party’s platform has historically been pro-immigration so they inevitably vote Democrat. Is this what Biden is banking on for 2024? It very well may be. Has he and the Democrats already won the 2024 vote? Not by a mile. President Biden is now blaming Trump for not being able to meet the threshold they had just set out to reach with their new limit in place. “The sad truth is that we will not achieve 62,500 admissions this [fiscal] year. We are working quickly to undo the damage of the last four years. It will take some time, but that work is already underway,” Biden said. Biden said the earlier cap “did not reflect America’s values as a nation” and the United States had a “commitment to protect the most vulnerable.” “It is important to take this action today to remove any lingering doubt in the minds of refugees around the world who have suffered so much, and who are anxiously waiting for their new lives to begin,” the president said in a statement. It’s good we let people in who need to come in especially if they are in danger but it does seem we ignore those who’ve waited so much longer to get help like those Americans here at home. Doesn’t this upset the people waiting to come here who’ve been waiting for a green card for a long time? What about those who’ve lived here waiting to be awarded permanent residency and granted their green card? How about those who have no idea what their futures have in store? Doesn’t this warrant a demotivation for those waiting who truly want to do good here? Could I be wrong? Sure, am I right? Probably to a degree. My Take on Big Government & It’s Foreign Policy Many people in the United States feel politicians promise everything and deliver nothing. American’s associate this rhetoric to both the Republican and Democratic parties. We hear them create great rhetoric but when it’s it’s time to deliver, if they even do, they’ll ask you to sacrifice your safety and privacy to deliver on one of their promises, not much right? How much more do they want? How much bigger will big government become? Will it ever end? You know what pisses me off? It’s government welcoming people in our country with open arms when they can’t even help the Americans already in need here, it’s counter productive, why? Well, when you tell the incoming refugees or newly granted citizenship holders we’re here for you, we have open arms for you, we’ll provide you with opportunity while the United States government itself is shitting on the American people who are actually here in need of help, what does that do to incoming people’s hopes for this government? It’s not very good. What about our United States government who has given up on Americans in dire need of help or failed to help those in need at all? That gives zero incentive for Americans to place trust in our government, Zero! Yet the politicians only want the votes of those Americans they claim to be fighting for only when it comes to election time, but ignore them altogether when in office, that’s not only contradictory that’s hypocrisy! Let’s talk about our opportunity, how can this government provide somebody opportunity when it has someone in charge who made sure it was systematically unfair to not provide that opportunity to everyone, especially people of color. The man in charge had no regrets of drafting the 1994 crime bill that helped imprison many people of color, with a guy like Biden in charge how do minorities like those coming in know the guy in the White House has their best interests at heart, they don’t, especially given his track record. Big Government Does Not Work! As an American and a good human being I know helping people is always essential but only after you’re able to help yourself and your own. That’s one thing I understood about President Trump, many people of color did as well, Trump wanted to provide equal opportunity to everyone under a free market system. Biden wants big government everywhere to dictate how you live, at least that’s how I see it. Do we need 62,000 more people in the United States? Do we even need 125,000 more people if we can’t even help the people in our streets? You have your own answer to this! I guarantee you this, many people coming here would more than likely stop coming here in droves if America and it’s global military industrial complex would end interfering in their elections, if we continue to do so expect more chaos and instability in those regions. You should expect more people to come here if this continues. Moreover, sanctioning and bombing their countries does nothing good either because those are obvious acts of war against those places which in turn rallies their own people against America that further distabilizes the region and creates more hate against us. Policing the world does no good considering it’s backfired on the United States so many times, if we don’t allow them to live there, how can they survive? We should step in when we need to and leave when we have to, apparently the United States government has never gotten that memo. Leave your feedback below in the comments! - [Capitol Rioter Richard Barnett Who Sat at Nancy Pelosi's Desk Released](https://finflam.com/capitol-rioter-richard-barnett-who-sat-at-nancy-pelosis-desk-released/): Richard Barnett, the man who “stormed” the Capitol and sat at Nancy Pelosi’s desk and by the way is accused of stealing a letter off of her desk has been granted a pre-trial release from prison.  Barnett has been in jail since turning himself in to police in Northwest Arkansas on Jan. 8 once he returned home from Washington, D.C.  Capitol Riot Indictment Earlier this year, a federal grand jury indicted Barnett on eight charges including Obstruction of an official proceeding, Aiding and abetting, Entering and remaining in a restricted building or grounds with a deadly or dangerous weapon, Disorderly and disruptive conduct in a restricted building or grounds with a deadly or dangerous weapon, Entering and remaining in certain rooms in the Capitol building, Disorderly conduct in a Capitol building, parading, demonstrating, or picketing in a Capitol building and theft of government property. Barnett was photographed with his feet propped up on a desk in House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s office during the riot. He is also accused of stealing a letter from her office.  Barnett’s lawyers, Joseph McBride and Steven Metcalf of the New York-based McBride Law Firm, have argued that the government could not prove that Barnett is a flight risk or a danger to the public. Therefore, he should not be in prison ahead of his trial. His lawyers also argue that Barnett has been victimized by the government’s case against him. Barnett has been accused of leaving a note in Pelosi’s office calling her an expletive. His lawyers argue that he never left a note in her office calling her an expletive, but rather that he wrote: “Hey Nancy Bigo was here biatd.”  Barnett’s release comes with the following conditions: Home detention Location monitoring Cannot possess firearms or other weapons Passport revoked and not allowed to get a new one No travel outside of a 50-mile area No associating with anyone from the Jan. 6 insurrection Listen I don’t think Barnett did anything wrong to the extent of harming someone, but I think Congress is scared that the people are starting to uprise because they’re tired of their bullsh*t. They forget that this is the people’s house and sadly somebody had to die because of it, may they rest in peace. But if Washington DC’s political elite do not change, the people will be forced to make a change for them for the betterment of our lives and let’s hope God willing nobody else gets hurt. - [This is Actually What Brett Favre Said About Derek Chauvin Killing George Floyd](https://finflam.com/this-is-actually-what-brett-favre-said-about-derek-chauvin-killing-george-floyd/): Brett Favre is making headlines again with this comments regarding Derek Chauvin, the police officer who killed George Floyd in Minneapolis. Chauvin was convicted yesterday, he was found guilty on all 3 charges including second-degree unintentional murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter. The conviction stems from a horrific incident last year in May when Chauvin arrested George Floyd and kneeled on Floyd’s neck and head for 9 minutes and 29 seconds. During the entirety of the situation Floyd was heard on camera clearly gasping for oxygen with Chauvin still on top of him saying, “I can’t breathe.” Favre, The NFL Hall of Fame player did condemn Derek Chauvins actions despite what seems to be a majority of media outlets especially liberal ones aiming to paint Brett Favre in a certain light with headlines like, Brett Favre Says It’s ‘Hard to Believe’ Derek Chauvin Killed George Floyd ‘Intentionally’ from Complex, this kind of journalism or however one may describe it seems to intentionally mislead someone and allows for a person to automatically make up their mind without specific context to somebody’s words. Here’s what Brett Favre actually said in full context regarding the death of George Floyd and the officer who killed him, Derrick Chauvin, on his Bolling with Favre” podcast alongside TV personality Eric Bolling. “I find it hard to believe, and I’m not defending Derek Chauvin in any way, I find it hard to believe, first of all, that he intentionally meant to kill George Floyd,” Favre said. “That being said, his actions were uncalled for. I don’t care what color the person is on the street. I don’t know what led to that video that we saw where his knee is on his neck, but the man had thrown in the towel.” My Take on Brett Favre Backlash This type of click baiting/scroll presumptiveness is harmful to the person the article is quoting and to the person who is actually reading it who may not even click the article to even read it. Let’s be honest, most of you, including myself, have glanced at a headline and automatically assumed we already know the gist of what is going to be said, so we don’t click it and keep scrolling. Moreover, media outlets have always counted on us to do that, and that’s being misinformed or being mislead, they love that. Again, this can be harmful especially when you truly don’t know what’s actually going on to assume something that’s so wrong that we’ll actually defend our opinion with the utmost conviction no matter what it takes sometimes, but in certain situations when that happens we look like complete fools. We have got to be better as a society and do our due diligence that we so often fail to do, but as we’ve seen the past few years, what we’re told and what we’re fed isn’t always the truth. Favre did indeed receive some heat to put it lightly for his comments but he stood his ground and said, “I just gave my opinion. I’m certainly not a racist, despite what people think. I’m for unity. I just feel like there’s a better way to unify our country.That being said, there’s a lot of things that need to stop.” I think people are just trying to make something out of this, I don’t think Brett Favre is a bad guy, I don’t think he’s a racist either, I think he’s a good man who just has a different approach In his way of speaking which I don’t think does any harm. I lied, it doesn’t do harm unless it’s misconstrued by the actual media outlets who aim paint him a certain picture for views and outrage it seems and they should be ashamed of themselves. The hate this man is getting because of misleading headlines is insane and this definitely isn’t egregious or to the levels of disbelief that Drew Brees said regarding kneeling during the national anthem or his insensitivity to why it was even happening. Favre is right, this was uncalled for on the part of Derek Chauvin committing a crime like this, it could have been prevented, but the right results were given down to Chauvin yesterday I truly believe that, agree with me or not that’s your choice. - [Raul Castro Resigns as Head of the Communist Party of Cuba Ending the Families Reign](https://finflam.com/raul-castro-resigns-as-head-of-the-communist-party-of-cuba-ending-the-families-reign/): Raul Castro to stepped down as the head of Cuba’s Communist party, marking the first time in 62 years that Cuba will not have a leader named Castro. Raul said he was retiring with the sense of having “fulfilled his mission and confident in the future of the fatherland.” “Nothing, nothing, nothing is forcing me to make this decision,” Castro said in his speech to the closed Congress, part of which was aired on state television. “As long as I live I will be ready with my foot in the stirrup to defend the homeland, the revolution and socialism with more force than ever.” Now let’s see if the mainstream media twists what actually happened in Cuba over the past six decades with Fidel and Raul as a utopian type of society with free health care and whatnot or will they actually tell the truth and hope everyone forgot the past. I mean it is the deep state’s vision for it to happen right? The Castro Brothers destroyed Cuba. Their influence also destroyed Nicaragua and Venezuela. Castro didn’t say who he would endorse as his successor as first secretary of the Communist Party, but word is it’s Miguel Díaz-Canel, who succeeded him as president in 2018. To get the full story please click here. Now whether the actual family dictatorship is ending is something entirely different to be examined. His son Alejandro is a Colonel in the Interior Ministry of Cuba & his former son-in-law General Lopez Calleja heads GAESA the most powerful business conglomerate in Cuba & his daughter, Mariela, heads CENESEX, and others. Steps To Improve Cuba! First of all let’s all hope and pray that the United States does not continue their interventionism by trying to “help” Cuba in “create” or “establish” an elected government, we all know the war mongerers are salivating to interject some type of way with the news coming out today. What should happen is there should be change between the United States and Cuba with free trade and zero sanctions especially considering that their economy depends heavily on tourism, they don’t have money to support their every day lives and their struggling for food as lines have been increasingly long since the pandemic began. Will change happen or will nothing change? It’s too early to tell, except the name Castro. The only real way Cuba could change is by having a free election and let the people choose their new leaders but that has to come internally not externally, I’m talking to you American government. I wish the best for the Cuban people as they have suffered long enough, for Cuba to succeed they must erase the Castro’s from their mind and do different but be maintain independence. - [Chelsea Clinton Calls for Facebook to Cancel Tucker Carlson Over Vaccine Effectiveness Comments](https://finflam.com/chelsea-clinton-calls-for-facebook-to-cancel-tucker-carlson-over-vaccine-effectiveness-comments/): Chelsea Clinton, the former first daughter, is calling on social media platform Facebook to ban Fox News host Tucker Carlson following a viral post that included the Carlson’s speculation on the effectiveness of coronavirus vaccines.  You’re kidding me right? “If the vaccine is effective, there is no reason for people who have received the vaccine to wear masks or avoid physical contact,” Carlson during his show on Tuesday night, echoing many Americans who rushed out to get the shot, now realizing they may be in more harm than before the receiving the vaccine. “Maybe the vaccine doesn’t work and they’re simply not telling you that,” Carlson said, referring to the sudden halt to the rollout of the Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccine on Tuesday. Distribution was blocked after six women who took the vaccine from the compay ended up developing rare blood clots, which has now occured in other parts of Europe as well. Our body, our choice. Tucker Carlson in Response to Chelsea Clinton Carlson’s posting had become the most popular on the internet by Wednesday, which upset Clinton after her mother’s former foreign policy spokesman brought it to her attention. Even Dr. Anthony Fauci chimed in calling Tucker’s comments a “conspiracy theory” since they “were counter to what we’re trying to accomplish to protect the safety and the health of the American public.” My Take on Chelsea Clinton Clinton’s remarks come off as sexist don’t they? Didn’t she just accuse him of discouraging Republican men from getting the COVID-19 vaccine. To me that’s extremely polarizing rhetoric all over a legitimate question that need to be asked and theres more questions the American people want answers to, what’s the harm in that? Questioning our government? Figured! In my opinion Carlson has every right to question the government’s push for vaccines especially because it has to do with the well-being of the American people, especially when there seems to be such a heavy push of invasion of privacy in context of the almost forcefulness push to get vaccinated by the government. Moreover, Why can’t we question our government? Isn’t that the greatest part of democracy? How is that misinformation? It’s not, we want information for our well being. People want to be safe and people are afraid of harmful side effects of something that even scientists know nothing about. If she’s gearing up with this rethoric to run for office one day all I can see is Democrats voting for her because she’s more than likely no to have a ton of people on the right side of the isle voting her way. Her parents are deep staters and have hurt this country so much, how can she not see this?m Probably since she’s one of the same! FYI, if the people don’t question their government the only thing that will be left is perception of truth, no actuall facts to legitimize that truth, that would mean the people pushing that information would be….Fake News Right? - [Nikki Haley Would Stand Zero Chance in 2024 Even if She Did Run Against Donald Trump Here's Why](https://finflam.com/nikki-haley-would-stand-zero-chance-in-2024-even-if-she-did-run-against-donald-trump-heres-why/): The former United States ambassador to United Nations Nikki Haley, will not seek office of the presidency if former President Donald Trump decides to run again in 2024. “I would not run if President Trump ran, and I would talk to him about it,” Haley told The Associated Press at a press conference. “That’s something that we’ll have a conversation about at some point if that decision is something that has to be made.” Haley did say that she had not spoken to President Trump since the election debacle of 2020. But that doesn’t go without saying that the two have had an on and off type of relationship, especially considering Haley recently criticized President Trump about the January 6th event in Washington DC this year. The former ambassador said that it had been a mistake for Republicans to listen to Trunp and predicted that he would find himself “further and further isolated” in the coming months and years. If that’s the case why drop out of the race if he’s running in the first place? She was the same person in the same interview claiming that he would never “run for federal office again.” My Take on Nikki Haley I never understood what people have saw in Nikki Haley that made her so attractive as a political figure. Nikki Haley was a horrible ambassador who had zero clue of what she was doing. How do you walk out on talks with Palestine when your sole purpose of being a diplomat is to practice diplomacy first and foremost? You were never right for the job, especially considering the platform the Trump administration was projecting to the world by bringing peace to the middle east and stopping continuous conflicts going on in the region. People like her are the real problem and we are tired of of the status quo in Washington DC and we won’t put up with anymore brush offs from people like Haley as she did when Israel killed innocent people and never spoke up. Let’s be honest, her past would bite her in the ass by either the Democrats in 2024 or by even Trump himself, because if you remember she sent classified information over an unsecured email system because she forgot her password, yet she bashed Hillary Clinton’s misuse of confidential and personal information. America didn’t want Hillary and they don’t want Haley. Nikki Haley is bad news, she’s a true deep stater who believes in foreign government interventionism and a major war mongerer. She’s scared to run against someone like President Donald Trump because she knows no matter what shit she spews from her mouth, the American are going to correct that debacle of 2020 and seek to correct it with a reckoning nobody is preparing for, a true landslide win in 2024. I couldn’t even see her winning a primary in her own state of South Carolina she used to be Governor of with so much on the line in 2024, the American people are pissed and this time I’m sure it’ll be Trump vs Harris by that time. - [Liberals will Shit If Caitlyn Jenner Defeats Gavin Newsom in the Race for Governor of California](https://finflam.com/liberals-will-shit-if-caitlyn-jenner-defeats-gavin-newsom-in-the-race-for-governor-of-california/): Caitlyn Jenner, the Olympic decathlete-turned-reality TV star is considering running for Governor of California and all of a sudden It’s feeling a bit like 2003 all over again. Jenner who announced in 2015 that she was transgender is considering the run, Axios reported Tuesday. The outlet cited “three sources with direct knowledge” of the situation. If Arnold Schwarzenegger could win a recall election to become governor of California then, could Caitlyn Jenner follow the same path nearly two decades later? Caitlyn Jenner’s F*** You To The Left I’m sure the left isn’t too happy considering Caitlyn Jenner is extremely blasphemous to their platform especially because the Olmypian resides in arguably the most liberal progressive blue state in America, and on top of that Caitlyn has identified as transgender and did indeed vote for Trump in 2016. It has got to be terrifying for those on the left, and I love it. Did I mention their worst nightmare is coming true too, Jenner is a registered Republican and will likely run as a Republican for the top spot in California. Now in all fairness, while Jenner did vote for Trump, Jenner later expressed disappointment with his handling of LGBT issues. As Governor Gavin Newsom likely faces a recall election this fall, a pop culture figure seeking the state’s top job has echoes of what happened 18 years ago, when Democrat Gray Davis became the first governor to be recalled in state history, and the actor who played the Terminator took the state’s reins. Governor Gavin Newsom, a Democrat, has faced extreme opposition from California Republicans over the past year as well from many Democrats frustrated over his response to the coronavirus pandemic. Agree with with Jenner or not this is why people should think for themselves and not go along with mob metantlity simply because they happen to be a member of a minority group. A perfect example is how the Democrats expect minorities to vote for them simply because of their minority status while ignoring how much of an injustice to the Democratic process it truly is. Meanwhile, minorities like myself are demonized for going against their status quo since we possess the ability to access critical thinking, and they don’t like that, which is probably why they don’t even teach that elementary school anymore. God forbid we vote Republican, we’ll be publicly castrated by people within our own race and by those who think they know better than we do on social media when it comes to knowing what’s best for ourselves. I know I use to be a Republican, now I am a proud libertarian. The hypocrisy is way too much, yet Democrats want to play victim as if they were betrayed, but why are they so adamant about equal rights and equal treatment for all, but hate when we go off script? Even our current president has a massive issue with minorities voting for another party. Don’t believe me? Look at when candidate Joe Biden went on the radio show with Charlamagne tha God and was upset about minorities voting for Donald Trump, “You ain’t black if you…..,” you know the rest. Caitlyn needs to realize that celebrity works in politics but you have to do something with it in order for it to work and there’s already competition stacking up to defeat Governor Newsom. So far two Republicans former San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer and businessman John Cox have announced that they will run at the bottom of the ballot. On the recall ballot, voters will be faced with two questions: 1. Should Newsom be recalled? and 2. Which candidate should replace him? What are Caitlin’s chances of winning California? What policies do you think she will make a difference with in that state? How fast do you think cancel culture will slam Jenner because of their own hypocrisy? Will pressure mount on Jenner to drop out the race because of her lifestyle? What celebrities in California who were supporting Jenner will come out being against Jenner? The future holds the answers to all these questions and I really do hope Jenner wins and the Democrats eat their own s*** because Americans are tired of their hypocrisy. - [Michael Flynn's Family Sue's CNN for $75 Million Over QAnon Defamation](https://finflam.com/michael-flynns-family-sues-cnn-for-75-million-over-qanon-defamation/): Michael Flynn’s family has had enough and I don’t blame them. Michael’s brother John and Mike’s sister in law, Leslie Flynn, are suing CNN for defamation in federal court. They have filed a case with a request for a jury trial in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York claiming that a February 4th CNN report falsely accused them of being followers and supporters of QAnon. The suit claims that CNN used edited versions of tape inferring that “Jack and Leslie pledged an oath of allegiance to QAnon.” Is anybody truly shocked that this trashy network would do something like this? “Plaintiffs are not followers or supporters of any extremist or terrorist groups, including QAnon,” the suit states. “CNN falsely attributed to Plaintiffs associations that never existed, actions Plaintiffs never took, including an oath of allegiance to QAnon, and views Plaintiffs never held.” “CNN’s false attributions exposed Plaintiffs to public scorn, ridicule and contempt, and lowered their esteem in the community, causing insult, embarrassment, humiliation and substantial injury to Plaintiffs’ reputations,” it continued. But wait, it doesn’t stop there the suit continues to state that, “the January 6 storming of the Capitol, a chorus of left-wing media outlets began to spread false narratives about QAnon, including that Jack Flynn’s brother, retired Lieutenant General Michael T. Flynn (‘General Flynn’), was the ‘founder’ of QAnon.” So if CNN has the audacity to push a narrative to cancel Mike Lindell from MyPillow, why won’t their supporters cancel for this blatant hit job? Sheep! My Take on Michael Flynn & CNN People will automatically run to the defense of CNN and ignore the networks wrongdoing but will gladly bring up the past of John Flynn. Yes John he did “plead guilty” in 2017 for making false statements to the FBI regarding his foreign contacts in Russia, but later recanted the plea. Wouldn’t you? If you found out this was a hit job because they hate President Trump It’d be the right thing to do. To them, the deep state, the Flynn’s were guilty by association and as we saw for four years every American who supported Trump were too, even demonized for the same thing. Just remember the Democrats screwed Michael Flynn even before Trump took office. When President Trump won the presidency he went to go see President Obama and specifically said, “don’t let anybody tell you who to hire in your administration, you must surround yourself with your own people, except Michael Flynn.” There’s basically two people in the world you can’t trust, one of them is Putin, the other Mike Flynn. President Barack Obama to President Elect Donald Trump The Obama administration hated Flynn because he was viewed as a disrupter especially when all the heads of the intelligence agencies were in front of the Senate Intelligence Committee and he refused to go with the narratives that he was ordered to do and that’s following the leads of Clapper, Brennan and Comey. They wanted him to say the Obama administration was doing its job in protecting the American people from a global threat of islamic extremism. They fired him because he told the truth and they were out for blood especially since he knew more than they wanted him to. Please, let’s not forget the massive destruction they did to this man’s life and his family’s by by saying he had no right to speak to foreign governments of foreign policy during his time on the transition team of President Trump. However, the hypocrisy by the left is extremely laughable when Susan Rice, for President Obama’s Director of Domestic Policy Council of the United States admitted in house testimony in their transition. This is a political hit job to destroy a man’s life who doesn’t do it their way. James Comey, Peter Strzok, and Andrew McCabe should be serving 10 years in federal prison for setting up an innocent man in Michael Flynn. I hope CNN kiss Flynn’s ass so much they’ll admit the truth, but we’d probably pass out from holding our breath too long. I hope the network pays and they need to. There’s a reckoning coming in favor for the Flynn’s, the American people, and one to the Deep State as a whole that they’ll never recover from. - [Leah Remini Accuses Sharon Osbourne of Calling Co-Hosts 'Slanty Eyes' & 'P*ssy Licker'](https://finflam.com/leah-remini-accuses-sharon-osbourne-of-calling-co-hosts-slanty-eyes-pssy-licker/): Leah Remini, former scientologist and former co- host of the daytime talk show, ‘The Talk’, has thrown gasoline on the already existing fire Sharon Osbourne seems to find herself under after last week’s show. The Back Story This all started last week because Oprah did an interview with Prince Harry and Princess Meghan Markle where she described the royals of being prejudice and racist (there is a difference) even speaking about her contemplation of suicide. Well Piers Morgan who has been critical of Markle slammed her by saying he doesn’t believe a word that comes out of her mouth. Social media went ape shit and started slamming the british morning anchor because he wasn’t taking into consideration that mental health issues are real and more prominent than people want to admit. It got so bad Piers stormed off and ended up quitting the show, but he had friends in his corner, one of the first was Sharon Osbourne. She got in a spat with her co-hosts who accused her of being insensitive and covering for Piers’ criticisms that they seem to deem racially motivated. There’s a lot more please read the entirety of what happened here so I don’t sound repetitive. Leah Remini Accusations Evidently Leah Remini gave an interview describing Sharon Osbourne’s behavior when the show first started describing her co-hosts in a very offensive manner. Remini described Sharon having multiple outbursts including calling former co-host Julie Chen “slanty eyes” because Osbourne was afraid Chen was trying to gain too much exposure and make the show about her. Sharon seemed threatened especially since Chen was married to Les Moonves who was at the time the boss at CBS. Moonves, obviously is no longer in power at the network after being accused of multiple sexual abuse and harassment allegations, he resigned in the fall of 2018. Leah then adds that Osbourne slammed executive producer and co-host of ‘The Talk’ Melissa Gilbert saying, “Why won’t the p—y licker do anything about the wonton?” and “Why won’t the fish-eater be part of this discussion? She’s the f–king executive producer.” Leah Remimi also claims that Osbourne refered to her by two italian slurs “wop” and “guinea.” Osbourne denies all claims and her publicist, Howard Brahman, labels these attacks by Leah Reimini an attack by a “disgruntled former employee.” ‘The Talk’ is still on hiatus until further notice as this fire seems to be getting hotter and hotter for Sharon Osbourne. We live in a cancel culture society, no matter if these claims by Leah Remimi are proven true or false, the damage may have been done to Sharon’s celebrity, as image is everything today. My Take I just have to ask a few questions for Leah Remini, Why wait so long to reveal these things that were said years ago? What would you have lost if your claims about Sharon were true? Wouldn’t it have been easier to prove then opposed to now? Being canceled is something children do, holding adults accountable is something that adults should be doing, but twitter trolls have the nerve to slam Osbourne without due diligence but forget they applaud a Pope who welcomes the gay community but ignore the fact that Francis protected pedophiles. Ironic isn’t it? Yes, that’s my comparison. Maybe Sharon did say those things, she would be wrong and would need to be disciplined by her employer, but if she didn’t say any of these racists comments then all her critics on this issue owe her an apology and she should seeks financial compensation from the network. Moreover, so far much of the evidence presented is hearsay, in conjunction with the fact that she has upset the WOKE, it’s hardly surprising that unsubstantiated allegations are all that is needed for the mob to call for blood. - [Was the Deep State Pushing for Impeachment so they could Kill Donald Trump?](https://finflam.com/was-the-deep-state-pushing-for-impeachment-so-they-could-kill-donald-trump/): This article is based on anecdotal evidence I encountered and hypothetical possibilities that I deemed more likely than not regarding President Donald Trump. All I’m asking is just think about this okay! Did the establishment hate Donald Trump? Yes! Did the establishment or deep state want Donald Trump out or removed from Washington DC? Yes! Would they do anything or come up with anything to make sure he never came back to Washington DC? Yes! With the two bologna impeachment conviction attempts falling flat on their face, are the deep state more scared than ever of President Trump? Yes, now more so than ever because he has a chance of returning to office in four more years. They should be very afraid because to me it’s only just begun. What would Donald Trump have lost if he was convicted? If President Trump was convicted prior to January 20th of thisnyear he would’ve lost his access to health insurance, a pension, a $1 million travel allowance, the ability to run for office of the president in 2024, a government paid staff for his legacy, $500,000 annual budget for their spouse’s security and travel after leaving office. If it wasn’t for a 2013 amendment he could’ve lost his secret service detail for life, but the law says he has guaranteed lifetime protection regardless of reason for leaving office. Was Congress aiming to remove his security detail regardless of the amendment protecting his secret service protection? I believe so. Nearly every news outlet I saw on television and news articles on impeachment I read were claiming he was going lose his security detail, but that was a lie, were they telling us something the democrats were aiming to push for post conviction? More than likely. But Why? Speaking to people actually invested into politics many of them couldn’t believe that Democrats would seek impeachment of a president post his time in office. Even in speaking to people who were anti-Trump voters, they found it very desperate and uncharacteristic coming from their own party (Democrat) after their task of removing President Trump was completed after four years. Moreover, many Democrats I had contact with told me they didn’t truly believe Donald was the instigator of the January 6 Capitol riots. So why impeach him in the first place? Well my belief is they were going to to do anything they could to destroy his chances at being president ever again, ensuring he would be unsuccessful in any future bid for office denying him the opportunity to threaten their future of the status quo ever again. If he would have been convicted, the Democrats would have pushed for his security detail by the secret service to be revoked immediately and in my opinion that would have given them access to get him like never before, even prior to him being President Trump because they didn’t take him serious or believe he could win as candidate Trump in 2016. Understand President Trump denied secret service protection prior to becoming president if I’m not mistaken because he trusted his own private security more so than the deep states government-funded secret service. It was even said on the news that Donald Trump refused to eat certain meals unless it was fast food because he was afraid to be poisoned because he knew people wanted to get rid of him. We all know the CIA works in the shadows but I’m sure it’s a lot easier to target somebody who doesn’t have a security detail provided by the same government trying to destroy him, even if he has his private one. A That just adds fuel to the fire and the fact that he was able to stay so many steps ahead of the establishment and the entire deep state had to piss them off even more. The fact that Trump went into the CIA headquarters and buried them nearly threatening to shut them down took balls to do. Even Chuck Schumer came out and said the intelligence agencies were mad upset with him and almost warning president Trump not to threaten them because “they have many ways to get back at you.” Then again, look at John F. Kennedy, so it’s certainly a realistic possiblity sadly. Donald Trump flipped the establishment on its head being his own boss and not being a puppet like the many presidents before him. He did more for minorities that I can remember than the previous six presidents combined. He waged a war with China on trade and intellectual property that needed to happen many many years ago that nobody ever had the balls to do. Trump aimed to end the illegal immigration problem this country still faces by sending more man power on the border, having mexico work on their own southern border to prevent influxes of illegal immigrants while building a wall on the border that would stand up a lot better than the previous one. He allowed sick people to get advanced medication to trials that they would never have had a chance to do before. His foreign policy actions were so democratic they hadn’t been seen since President John F. Kennedy was in office heading to North Korea and actually practicing democracy and speaking instead of invading a country and waging war. He’s also been a huge proponent of hospital price transparencies and pharmaceutical costs going down. Trump had so many accomplishments I don’t really remember most of them and I wrote about so many of them. What’s Next The door is wide open in my opinion for President Trump to take the seat as president of the United States once again in 2024, and they’re scared because at nearly every turn of destroying his presidency the deep state failed with the exception of the latest presidential debacle. Newt Gingrich said it best of why they hate him and I truly believe it and that’s the fact that Donald Trump is not a part of the secret societies that the rest of the establishment has been embedded in. They tried to destroy him before he became president under the Obama administration, they tried to destroy him with phony witch hunts and two b******* impeachments costing taxpayers millions of dollars they should’ve been given back, while demonizing Trumo because his rhetoric wasn’t politically correct at the same time using his name in headlines making them billions, but ignored his accomplishments because it wasn’t part of the script they were suppose to obide by, all this (the latter) in the name of journalistic duty though, but they failed in all of it. Where does the Deep State go from here? There’s only one answer and that’s the extreme. The New World Order accomplished one part of making sure he wasn’t reelected, but if it’s Donald Trump’s destiny and God’s plan for the American people to thrive and escape this evil we’ve been forced to swallow for generations, they will certainly go down burning in flames. Donald Trump and his family need to be careful going forward and stay steps ahead to the deep state as he’s done throughout this entire journey regardless of the hiccups, because they won’t stop. God wins in the end no matter who he chooses despite how imperfect those people are to lead his battles the reckoning of injustices are here and more are coming. - [CBS Cancels 'The Talk' After Sharon Osbourne's Support for Piers Morgan](https://finflam.com/cbs-cancels-the-talk-after-sharon-osbournes-support-for-piers-morgan/): CBS has canceled ‘The Talk’, the daytime talk show featuring Sharon Osbourne, amid last week’s heated debate regarding Piers Morgan’s doubtfulness on Meghan Markle’s suicide contemplation revelation in Oprah’s interview with Prince Harry and Princess Meghan. CBS canceled its episodes for todays Monday, March 15, and Tuesday, March 16 episodes according to Deadline, executives want to probe further into the heated conversation that occurred last week when co-host Sharon Osbourne defended her friend Piers Morgan after he slammed Meghan Markle for her tell-all interview with Oprah Winfrey. “We are committed to a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace,” CBS said in a previous statement to Fox News. “All matters related to the Wednesday episode of ‘The Talk’ are currently under internal review.” There was a slew of celebrities who actually came to Morgan’s defense including Jake Tapper, Ben Shapiro, Megan Kelley, Tucker Carlson and not surprising his friend for decades, Sharon Osbourne. Piers Morgan Cancelled? Piers Morgan is accusing Meghan and Harry of damaging the royal family and seeking publicity on their own terms without accepting the responsibility and scrutiny that come with their position. Morgan picked up on the duchess’s claim that her request to senior Buckingham Palace officials for help was rejected, after she told Oprah she had had suicidal thoughts. “Who did you go to?” he said. “What did they say to you? I’m sorry, I don’t believe a word she said, Meghan Markle. I wouldn’t believe it if she read me a weather report. The fact that she’s fired up this onslaught against our Royal Family I think is contemptible.” He also referred to the duchess as the “Pinocchio Princess” in a tweet later that morning. Following the outcry, he said on Tuesday’s episode that “I still have serious concerns about the veracity of a lot of what” Meghan said, but that it was “not for me to question if she felt suicidal”. Morgan continued, “My real concern was a disbelief frankly… that she went to a senior member of the Royal household and told them she was suicidal and was told she could not have any help because it would be a bad look for the family.” This led to an on-air clash with weatherman Alex Beresford, who criticised his colleague on Tuesday for “continuing to trash” the duchess, prompting Morgan to walk off set. Piers returned within 10 minutes. The network that runs ‘ Good Morning Britain’ (ITV) received over 40,000 complaints because of Morgan’s perspective, leading the controversial host to a departure from the company. It was said that Piers Morgan was ordered to apologize but he refused and quit, saying he had the right to tell viewers his ‘honestly held opinions’ and declaring: ‘Freedom of speech is a hill I’m happy to die on’.  Speaking outside his London home later, the presenter described his departure as “amicable” as well as standing by his opinion on Markle despite the backlash. “If I have to fall on my sword for expressing an honestly held opinion about Meghan Markle and that diatribe of bilge that she came out with in that interview, so be it,” said Piers Morgan. Sharon Osbourne Osbourne was one of the first people to give her support for Morgan over his criticism of the Duchess of Sussex Meghan Markle. That led to a clash with Sheryl Underwood, who claimed Osbourne “gave validation” to what she seemed to “racist” views by Morgan. The clash… Osbourne: Did I like everything he said? Did I agree with what he said? No, because it’s his opinion. It’s not my opinion, but why is it that because I supported a long-time friend and work colleague of mine for years that everybody goes, if you support him, then you must be racist because he’s racist? With Underwood looking upset, Osbourne continued.  Osbourne: You tell me where you have heard him say, educate me, tell me when you have heard him (Morgan) say racist things. ‘Educate me. Tell me.’ Underwood said that the issue was not with Morgan’s words as much as his tone. Underwood: It is not the exact words of racism,’ said Underwood. ‘It is the implication and the reaction to it. Right now I am talking to a woman I believe is my friend. I don’t want anybody here to watch this and think we are attacking you for being racist,” said Underwood. Osbourne: ‘I think it’s too late. That seed is already sown.’  Her other co-host, Elaine Welteroth, added that it was a moment to ‘stand up for anti-racism.’  Welteroth: When we give passes or give space to people who are saying damaging, harmful things, what we’re kind of doing is permissing it,’ she explained. And I think that’s what people are reacting to. To not want to address that, because she is a black woman, and to try and dismiss it or to make it seem less than it is. That’s what makes it racist.’ Osbourne has apologized for her part in the heated exchange, saying she “panicked, felt blindsided and got defensive” when she felt she was accused of being racist for defending Morgan. Osbourne Racist Hirtory? Meanwhile, Osbourne has denied a claim that she described former The Talk co-presenter Holly Robinson Peete as “too ghetto”, which Robinson Peete suggested led to her departure from the show in 2011. Osbourne responded that she has “never had the ability/authority to get anyone fired from The Talk” and never said her former colleague was “too ghetto”. Moreover, Osbourne said Saturday that CBS ‘blindsided’ her when she was asked live on The Talk about her support for Morgan. The network has announced it has launched a probe into her bust up with co-host Underwood.   She said she was used ‘like a lamb held out for slaughter’ by CBS, claiming she was left out of planning the segment for the first time in 11 years and the topic of conversation was only mentioned to her minutes before it aired.    Meanwhile, Morgan has demanded an apology from the show for “their disgraceful slurs”. - [Antichrist Pope Francis Lands in Iraq in 'First of it's Kind Papal Visit'](https://finflam.com/antichrist-pope-francis-lands-in-iraq-in-first-of-its-kind-papal-visit/): Pope Francis is making his first trip out of the vatican since the pandemic started last year visiting Iraq . This is the very first time any pope has ever taken a trip to this country, embarking on a four day visit. During the trip, Francis will meet leaders from Iraq’s diminished Christian community and hold an inter-religious meeting at the ancient site of Ur, traditional birthplace of the biblical Abraham, revered by three faiths as the founder of monotheism. Francis is said to speak with Ayatollah Ali Sistani Saturday, Sistani is a major figurehead who’s said to have a huge voice in Iraqi political dealings. In an address to Iraqi’s top leadership, the pope spoke of the pain from sectarian violence and years of civil war that has left Iraq deeply splintered. He urged all Iraqis to come together and offered his help to bridge religious divides. “I come as a pilgrim,” he said, addressing the people of Iraq, asking for prayers for a successful trip. “May the clash of arms be silenced,” he said. “May their spread be curbed here and everywhere. May partisan interests cease.” I am grateful for the opportunity to make this long-awaited Apostolic Visit to the Republic of Iraq and cradle of civilization. Pope Francis According to a report by the US State Department, Christian leaders estimate there are fewer than 250,000 Christians remaining in Iraq, with the largest population having at least 200,000 Christians living in the Nineveh Plains and the Kurdish region in the north of the country. At one point there were “Christian population has declined over the past 17 years from a pre-2002 population estimate of between 800,000 and 1.4 million persons,” the report says. There were also around 14 different christian denominations in Iraq prior to the phony ‘Deep State’ war George Bush got us into in 2003. Previous Pope Francis Articles If you don’t know why this pope is not Antichrist like you need to read several of my past articles like this one, and this one. - [Former President Donald Trump Just Sh*t on Karl Rove In a Newly Released Statement](https://finflam.com/former-president-donald-trump-just-sht-on-karl-rove-in-a-newly-released-statement/): Former President Donald Trump slammed deep state advocate Karl Rove in a statement released today. In the statement, President Trump really went after the “Architect” for being a RINO while also pointing out that if it wasn’t for him (Trump) running, Rove’s friend Mitch McConnell would have lost his seat in the Senate. “Karl Rove’s voice on Fox is always negative for those who know how to win,” he went on. “He certainly hasn’t helped Fox in the ratings department, has he?” “Never had much of a feeling for Karl, in that I disagreed with so many of the things he says,” Trump added. “He’s a pompous fool with bad advice and always has an agenda. He ran the campaign for two Senators in Georgia, and did a rotten job with bad ads and concepts. Should have been an easy win, but he and his friend Mitch blew it with their $600 vs. $2,000 proposal.” “If the Republican Party is going to be successful, they’re going to have to stop dealing with the likes of Karl Rove and just let him float away, or retire, like Liddle’ Bob Corker, Jeff ‘Flakey’ Flake, and others like Toomey of Pennsylvania, who will soon follow. Let’s see what happens to Liz Cheney of Wyoming.” “If it weren’t for me, the House would have lost 25 seats instead of gaining 15 — it was a shock for everyone, and almost cost Pelosi her Speaker position,” Trump went on. “Likewise, 8-10 Senators would have lost their position, including Karl’s friend Mitch, our wonderful leader who would rather spend his time fighting me than Pelosi, Schumer, and Sleepy Joe.” “In last year’s Congressional primaries, 120 of the 122 candidates I endorsed won – and the two that lost were beaten by people claiming to be more Trump than their opponent,” he added. “In the Senate, I was undefeated in primary endorsements with a record of 21 and 0, and close to that in the general election.” Karl Rove’s Hypocrisy Karl Rove has repeatedly criticized Donald Trump, including in the November 11 op-ed edition at the Wall Street Journal called, “This Election Result Won’t Be Overturned.” Rove noted that the former president got explosive applause at the conference, but that only 68% of the attendees wanted him to run for president again. In December, Rove had called Trump a “sore loser” on Fox News Sunday. Chris Wallace asked Rove about Donald Trump continuing to contest elections and the long-term political impact of such efforts. Do you remember when Rove was also the guy in 2008 saying numerous times on Fox News that Romney had won Cuyahoga County (Cleveland) in 2008 against Obama and being corrected 3 times, but let’s ignore his hypocrisy I guess. If you remember earlier on during the 2020 election for the Democratic primaries Karl Rove was also taking shots at President Trump saying that Bernie Sanders would beat him in the general election, But again this is the same guy who claimed Donald Trump would never ever win the presidency in 2016, how’d that turn out? Karl Rove is the swamp and there’s no denying that, just look at his history with the Bush administration. The left are saying this is hypocrisy from Donald Trump and the right because they’re calling for Fox News to “cancel” Karl Rove when in fact it has nothing to do with cancer culture at all. From my understanding it has nothing to do with sexism, racism, abuse or any physical or verbal wrongdoing that can cause any harm, so their argument completely goes out the window. Nice try Democrats! The Democrats are also saying the Republicans are eating themselves and I think to a certain extent but let that happen because we need the worst of these people out of the public eye that don’t contribute to the greater good of making America the greatest it can be for every individual in this country. Republicans said the same thing when the Democrats were tearing each other apart and look what happened they won didn’t they, to me that just means it’s a matter of time and history repeats itself more often than you think and sometimes sooner than you expect. At Trump’s CPAC speech on Sunday, he suggested that he may run for president again in 2024. “Who knows? I may even decide to beat them for a third time,” he said. #Trump2024 - [China's 5 Year Goal of Surveilling 100% of it's Country Almost Complete via Skynet](https://finflam.com/chinas-5-year-goal-of-surveilling-100-of-its-country-almost-complete-via-skynet/): China’s 2016 5 year goal of surveilling 100% of the country in public places is nearly complete. The surveillance state that aimed to fully monitor it’s citizens in 2003 has indeed become ‘Big Brother’ as 96% of it’s it’s citizens are already in monitored databases. There have been many incidences that if someone steps out of line they are basically deemed enemies of the “State” and placed on blacklists which barred the use of public transportation, according to American Journal of Political Science. Surveillance Oligarchy Sharp Eyes, a ‘Big Brother’ tool that was used primarily for rural locations and small towns and is a reference to a quote from communist China’s former leader Mao Zedong who once wrote that “the people have sharp eyes” when looking out for neighbors not living up to communist values. Then China also has Skynet which is a nationwide monitoring program launched in 2005 to increase the use and capabilities of surveillance cameras. According to developers, Skynet works regardless of angle or lighting condition scanning your face and identifying an individual in just seconds via facial recognition algorithms, but they also said the accuracy is always perfect with a rate 99.8%. The system is fast enough to scan China’s population in just one second, and it takes two seconds to scan the world’s population. Zhao Yusha via Global Times However, Skynet and Sharp Eyes aren’t the only two surveillance tools the Chinese government has impeded upon the Chinese people’s freedom, they also have the Golden Shield Project which is firewall that censors the use of their internet freedoms. Moreover they also use Safe Cities which is tool that focuses on disaster warnings, traffic management, and public security so they say and Smart Cities which from what I understand is structure based itself aiming to move all obsolete components used by localities to modernized surveilling entities. With all these instruments in use, it’s believed that China’s mass surveillance states total number of cameras has crossed over 200 million cameras, public and private. The Deep State is ‘Big Brother’ In this country the people who want to actually change it for the better will never get a shot at doing so because the deep state will see to their failures, leading to an even larger disadvantage for Americans that they don’t care about. You should never give up your privacy for the sake of your safety, Ron Paul taught me that and it’s undoubtedly true. People give in because they’re lazy in reading the fine prints that change everyday merely because of convenience, but when they truly feel violated they want to bitch and moan bitch afterwards as if they had no clue. Freedom is not defined by safety. Freedom is defined by the ability of citizens to live without government interference. Government cannot create a world without risks, nor would we really wish to live in such a fictional place. Only a totalitarian society would even claim absolute safety as a worthy ideal, because it would require total state control over its citizens’ lives. Liberty has meaning only if we still believe in it when terrible things happen and a false government security blanket beckons. Ron Paul The government is systematically placing these devices in our lives to monitor us on every level, google and amazon both have contracts with CIA that have no jurisdiction to monitor it’s own citizens. But because their creations like google home and amazon alexa are just the tips of the iceberg. We can’t forget when Julian Assange exposed the NSA when they got caught spying on Americans and foreign oligarchs for no apparent reason which Obama denied they did so, but was a lie, then James Clapper the former director of national intelligence blatantly lied and denied in front of Congress that they did so, when the evidence was already out there to see. The fix is in if we keep giving in, we can no longer now down to these people. The United States will never become a socialist country, don’t believe me ask President Trump. - [Did Joe Biden Just F*ck 8-12 Million Americans Out of Stimulus Checks?](https://finflam.com/did-joe-biden-just-fck-8-12-million-americans-out-of-stimulus-checks/): Stimulus checks will not be given to an approximate 8-12 million Americans who represent the middle class according to several institutes. The House of Representatives passed a bill Saturday that said they would set a cap for Americans to receive those stimulus checks at $100,000 in income for individuals, $150,000 for heads of household and $200,000 for married couples. This is more than the previous two rounds and I seriously have no problem with many americans getting their money back they put into the system, it’s our money, and under the prior legislations americans were capped at $75,000 for individuals with an adjusted gross income, heads of household with up to $112,500 and married couples who file jointly with up to $150,000. The IRS said it issued more than 160 million first-round payments last year, and almost 150 million second-round payments sending out a combined $407 billion to Americans. Biden Slashing Eligibility for Stimulus Checks Apparently Joe Biden has no problems screwing over the middle class as reports started to swirl Wednesday that he would agree to lower the income levels of eligibility for stimulus checks at which those payments are capped, now it’s said to be $80,000, heads of household with $120,000 and married couples with $160,000, cutting off a good percentage of Americans who were eligible. I’m seeing all over twitter that liberals and progressives are defending Biden claiming that people who make $80,000 is “enough money” and “they don’t need it” but let me remind you $80,000 dollars in the Midwest is different than for those people making $80,000 on the coasts. Money like that goest ablot further in Kansas City than it does in New York City or San Francisco. Their hypocrisy will not be tolerated! Democrats usually screw over minorities but their about to screw a lot of people who will need the money in my opinion. They love to tax the middle class to death while giving the rich tax breaks after advocating to tax them but deliver nothing to do so like they do with their promises to the inner cities and minority voters they expect to vote for them. Can I also point out that they’re using 2019 pre-pandemic income to determine eligibility, which Biden and his supporters seem to happily ignore and not even talk about which is probably hurting millions more in this country who truly need it. There’s talk that that they will be going off of 2020 tax returns but that number is definitely skewed to go off either way, making it unpredictable for them to really understand a person’s living situation on whether they need it. This is a hit job by Joe Biden on the American people by him, members of congress and his cronies, they should be repremamded for this crime, but I say just wait til super tuesday. We know what’s coming! The left-leaning Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy estimated that 11.8 million fewer adults and 4.6 million fewer children would be eligible for the direct payments. Steve Wamhoff, the group’s director of federal tax policy, said the changes in the Senate bill would not reduce eligibility for people in the bottom 60 percent of income. If they took out all the pork in this relief bill and gave it directly to the American people who need it, who’s yo say Americans wouldn’t get thousands more? They are asking for so much money thats non covid-19 related, they should be ashamed of themselves. This backlash will smack the Democrats in the face when many of those Americans cast their vote in 2024 for Donald Trump. You can count on Biden’s blithering idiotic supporters to spout how great this is and how wonderful a job he is doing but every single person should be getting a check as long as they pay taxes. Spare me the he/she is “too rich” bullshit. Pay fed tax…you get a fed handout. You crumbled under pressure the donteh right thing you claimed you would do Joe Biden, and that’s protect and help the middle class, well you screwed them and your honeymoon is over. - [Actor Tim Matheson Gets Death Threats After Bashing Melania Trump](https://finflam.com/actor-tim-matheson-gets-death-threats-after-bashing-melania-trump/): Actor Tim Matheson has apparently filed a police report after getting death and extortion threats for mocking former first lady Melania Trump. The “Animal House” star posted a since-deleted tweet on Jan. 22, in which he praised the arrival of Jill Biden in the White House, TMZ said. He wrote that it was wonderful to have a “first lady with class and heart” and who “can speak English.” Typical hollywood liberal hypocrisy where no outrage has been seen with the exception of Twitter, where one user went as far to say he would kick Matheson’s ass, to “pay me big bucks or I will kill you.” The celebrity contacted the LAPD and filed an extortion report due to the money demands. The cops are already investigating the matter. I doubt theres zero chance his show “Virgin River” on Netflix will cancel him for his comments though, right? He also commented below Melania’s farewell message on Twitter giving his supposed appreciation for her as First Lady while taking responsibility for his insensitive comments. In his reply to her farewell message, he seems to come off sincere, but this being a hollywood liberal I could see the save face approach by Matheson initiating the classic “flip” by bashing himself for being “wrong, cruel and intolerant,” in an attempt to come off as a victim to garner sympathy for himself while truly not being apologetic. He received a lot of heat, especially from people who’s parents weren’t born here to others calling him a “bigot” to another calling him a “big pussy.” But overall people seemed to really take his criticism of the first lady’s accent very personal. There were some people who did appreciate what they perceived as a genuine gracious apology with one user “commending” Matheson to another user who’s a trump supporter echoing that sentiment. Melania Trump vs Bette Midler This is wrong, but this is not as egregious or as evil as when it came from Bette Midler when she slammed Melania Trump over her accent numerous times, and who definitely did not apologize with sincerity whatsoever. But I will say the same people who are not liking what Midler or Matheson have said are the same people who have no problem calling Michelle Obama a man. Is there a difference? - [The Bull Shit Lawsuit Dominion Voting Systems Filed Against MyPillow & CEO Mike Lindell Explained](https://finflam.com/why-dominion-voting-systems-lawsuit-against-mypillow-ceo-mike-lindell-is-bull-shit/): Mike Lindell had a lawsuit filed against him today by legal representatives for Dominion Voting Systems. They filed a defamation complaint in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia against MyPillow and its CEO, Mike Lindell. “MyPillow’s defamatory marketing campaign—with promo codes like ‘FightforTrump,’ ’45,’ ‘Proof,’ and ‘QAnon’—has increased MyPillow sales by 30-40% and continues duping people into redirecting their election-lie outrage into pillow purchases,” Dominion’s lawsuit says. Dominion says MyPillow sales rose 30-40% following defamatory marketing connected to President Trump’s questionable election loss. However, Lindell denies any such claims, “They also say that I benefited, or that my I used this for MyPillow, to advertise, and that’s not true. I lost 22 retailers,” Lindell said. “It’s been cancel culture for MyPillow.” Major retailers like Bed, Bath & Beyond and Wayfair have dropped Lindell’s MyPillow products after public outcry over the founder’s attempts to overturn the election. Left-wing activists like David Hogg have also launched rival pillow products in an attempt to cut into MyPillow’s business. Mike Lindell vs The Deep State In an interview with The Wall Street Journal, Lindell said he was “very, very happy” to find out about the suit. “I have all the evidence on them,” he told the Journal. “Now this will get disclosed faster, all the machine fraud and the attack on our country.” Lindell accused Dominion of participating in Novembers rigged election, and after a series of threats, Dominion says in the suit, “was deliberately misrepresented, manufactured, cherry-picked, and sourced from con artists and conspiracy theorists who were judicially determined to be ‘wholly unreliable,” and they argue that “Lindell knows all of this because Dominion wrote to him multiple times, put him on formal written notice of the facts, and told him that Dominion employees were receiving death threats because of the lies.” Mike Lindell doubled down on his claims going even further with his claims by producing a documentary to document his claims and airing them on OANN, who has also been warned about a potential lawsuit. The cartoonish evidence that he offered in his video cannot be reconciled with any level of logic or truth. It would be easy to rack this up as a piece of fiction that is not worth any response — but unfortunately, countless people actually believed it and sent MyPillow some of their hard-earned money as a result. Mike Lindell needs to be held accountable for defaming Dominion and undermining the integrity of our electoral system all the while profiting from it. Dominion legal counsel Megan Meier, Partner at Clare Locke LLP to the Washington Examiner Lindell in his fetaure video claimed “absolute proof” of election theft, Lindell asserted that that fraud had only been discovered because Trump’s lead on election night was so massive that the “machines broke.“ Twitter suspended Mike Lindell from it’s social media platform last month in their continuous assault on free speech, no word was given on which tweets they had problem with. Mainstream Hypocrisy Democrats will say that Donald Trump created fake news when it was their own propaganda machines that did it in the first place, or what’s even worse is we know where it comes from, the deep state. Wait, so some company making a buck is a crime because they believe something that “wasn’t true” while the same network (CNN) pushes bull shit propaganda that tried to bury a President even before he took office then continued it for four years with Russia, Mueller, Comey and other deep states stories that ended up being false, yeah no hypocrisy there. We have a free market don’t we? That increase in sales goes to show the American people believe Lindell and not Dominion or CNN. That’s CNN’s fault plain and simple because they regurgitate whatever they’re fed by the swamp. CNN says his claims were debunked, ok fine, where is the proof? Biden won right, then what harm was done? Dominion Voting Systems has also sued for defamation against Rudy Giuliani, and Sidney Powell. All lawsuits are for over $1 Billion, what’s happening here is this is all a scheme for the long game to come after Trump and his family, but I got news for you, it’s not going to work. My Take The case going forward will bring a needed investigation, transparency and result that I hope will actually clear up what happened in the November election. I’m looking forward to what his defense has to say about any of this, if they go that route. How do they even know his company had a rise in sales 30-40%? Isn’t MyPillow a private company that’s not pubically traded? Look for the “woke” crowd going forward who own retail stores to remove even more MyPillow products from their stores altogether because they don’t to be “associated” with someone like that, or their argument will be who may have “subconsciously contributed to the Capitol riots on January 6th,” look for that line to be played in the coming days and months. I don’t see this going anywhere because the best evidence they have is that their (MyPillow) sales increased. States run their own elections, so the suit in my opinion would have to come from the States themselves because they would have a grievance moreso than the actual company. It’s their money that’s being questioned in how it was used or at least the integrity of it. If the states certified their elections what problems really came from the company, and how did it take a hit if they’re privately contracted? There wouldn’t be one correct? I don’t understand what’s going on and how they lost money if they’re privately contracted. They should sue the states if anything! This entire lawsuit is filled with assumption of motive as to why Lindell did the things they’re accusing him of. You can demonize Lindell all you want because he is a business man and a supporter of president of President Trump, but that doesn’t mean you have grounds to win a lawsuit for it, this isn’t Venezuela. There is absolutely zero proof that Lindell orchestrated or manipulated his narrative by supporting President Trump in order to get monetary gains simply by believing that Donald Trump won the election. These claims have caused irreparable harm to Dominion’s good reputation and threatened the safety of our employees and customers. Moreover, Mr. Lindell’s lies have undermined trust in American democracy and tarnished the hard work of local election officials. Dominion Voting Systems Lawsuit As previously stated Lindell asked Dominion to sue him because he believes discovery will allow for others to see the supposed evidence he claims the company is hiding, let’s hope he’s right. - [Chris Cuomo Slammed by Critics After Criticizing Texas Leadership Amid Brothers Investigation](https://finflam.com/chris-cuomo-slammed-by-critics-after-criticizing-texas-leadership/): If things couldn’t be worse for the Cuomo brothers, it seems people have had it with Chris Cuomo’s hypocrisy after he slammed Texas leadership for their handling of power outages going on in the state. Before you read the tweet below, I’m just curious if these Cuomo brothers have any shame at all? Pretty ironic isn’t it? It’s pretty satisfying to see them suffer from their hypocrisy and their lies considering most people knew the truth prior to the actual truth coming out. I’m not even sure if CNN has covered any of this Andrew Cuomo situation, I highly doubt it, but their deceit of the actual pandemic using their own network for true misinformation should be fined to the fullest extent. The ego on Cuomo is so huge I’m sure he’s foaming at the mouth to send them a book on leadership written by his brother, absolutely pathetic. I’m certainly not saying that Texas leadership is perfect because it’s not, its a disaster, look at it, but this elitism is insane. Chris Cuomo has zero credibility regarding any of this, I am not sorry! Andrew & Chris Cuomo Organized Crime Syndicate? Andrew Cuomo, the brother of Chris, is now under investigation by the federal government for the mishandling of the coronavirus pandemic since his top aid, Melissa DeRosa, alleged that they may have intentionally underreported positive covid-19 numbers placed into statewide nursing homes and for underreporting the coronavirus related deaths in those homes as well. We felt that Chris speaking with his brother about the challenges of what millions of American families were struggling with was of significant human interest,” the statement said. “As a result, we made an exception to a rule that we have had in place since 2013 which prevents Chris from interviewing and covering his brother, and that rule remains in place today. CNN has covered the news surrounding Governor Cuomo extensively. CNN Management It doesn’t just stop there, members of the New York legislator are also saying he obstructed justice calling for his executive powers regarding the pandemic to be revoked. Because of that ongoing investigation, CNN has banned the CNN news anchor from interviewing his brother going forward, the network said that they allowed them to have that air time because of the pandemic making them an exception to the rule. According to Newsweek, “The administration had initially reported that only 6,327 such patients had been placed back into nursing home care. The number was closer to 9,056—a 40 percent increase.” That’s not all, the death numbers at the facilities was underrepresented by nearly 43%, bringing the number of deaths from 8,500 to over 15,000 deaths. But wait there’s more… A New York assemblyman and a representative of the Queens borough, Ron Kim, has come out and publicly said that the governor of New York, Andrew Cuomo, berated him for 10 minutes and threatened to end his career over a quote given to the New York Post. It may come to a surprise to some, but it’s been well known that New York City mayor Bill de Blasio has often had his “scuffles” with the governor, and now de Blasio unsurprisingly is legitimizing Kim’s altercation with the governor calling it, “classic Andrew Cuomo.” The governor of New York, CNN, Chris Cuomo and all of their other cronies should be ashamed of themselves by feeding fake news to the American people who fell for their narratives and for pushing out a narrative as if New York had a handle on the entire pandemic when they didn’t have a clue. They lied to protect themselves while having the audacity to try to bury Donald Trump in his handling of the same pandemic. People need to wake up and pay attention to the truth that’s out there and ignore the lies they are being fed, because I guarantee you if none of this information came out the outlets and the deep state would still be praising them as if they did nothing wrong. If it comes out that Cuomo focused on making sure that liability protections were in place for his rich friends who mauly likely be heavily invested in nursing homes he should be thrown in prison. The people who suffered and sadly died because of the virus, in my opinion, were ignored in their passing as if they didn’t matter to make somebody else look better for imagery alone. It’s extremely appalling and they deserved better. This to me was a cover-up plain and simple! People aresicka nd tired of listening to these people in power who want to lecture the American people on what morals really are, they have none! Below is a snippet of the backlash Twitter gave Chris Cuomo… - [Rush Limbaugh Dead at 70 years Old after Lung Cancer Fight](https://finflam.com/rush-limbaugh-dead-at-70-years-old-after-lung-cancer-fight/): Rush Limbaugh has passed away at age 70. Battled Stage 4 lung cancer for more than a year. The most successful political talk show host in radio history. Very sad day for conservatism today. A giant has left us and he has gained heaven and his reward. May God bless his family and may God help this country. Limbaugh was surprised and honored in January 2020 being awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Trump at the State of the Union address days later. First lady Melania Trump then presented America’s highest civilian honor to Limbaugh in an emotional moment on the heels of his devastating cancer diagnosis. Back in October, Limbaugh provided this somber update on his show: “You know, I wake up every day and thank God that I did. I go to bed every night praying I’m gonna wake up. I don’t know how many of you do that, those of you who are not sick, those of you who are not facing something like I and countless other millions are.”  “He is the greatest fighter and winner you will ever meet,” Trump said at the time. “Rush Limbaugh, thank you for your decades of tireless devotion to our country … in recognition of all you have done for our nation, I am proud to announce tonight that you will be receiving our country’s highest civilian honor: the Presidential Medal of Freedom.” The History of Rush Limbaugh The Missouri native from Cape Girardeau got his start in small-town radio stations in the 1970s under the name “Bachelor Jeff” Christie. He began using his own name on air while hosting in Kansas City in the early ’80s, and then replaced firebrand Morton Downey Jr. at Sacramento’s KFBK in 1984. He was one of the most polarizing figures in radio and in politics overall especially with views that got slammed over and over especially when it pertained to race, LGBTQ+ issues, feminism, sexual consent and climate change “The Rush Limbaugh Show” first aired in 1988 leaving an everlasting effect on the genre that may never ever be duplicated. Limbaugh was married 4 times, the first 3 ending in divorce. He is survived by his current wife, Kathryn Rogers, who he wed in 2010. Love him or hate him, he definitely change the game. - [Trump Plaza Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City to be Blown Up at 9 a.m.](https://finflam.com/trump-plaza-hotel-and-casino-in-atlantic-city-to-be-blown-up-at-9-a-m/): The former Trump Plaza Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City will be blown to bits Wednesday morning, the implosion is scheduled for 9 a.m Wednesday. A public viewing area for the implosion will be set up at the Atlantic City Municipal Airport where they will be selling parking spots for $10 for people to watch, pretty disgusting if you ask me. This invitation comes from a blue state that has told people to stay inside but don’t mind them coming out. Yet, they don’t mind them risking their health to watch a demolition because it’s a figurative ‘dog whistle’ for their Democrat rhetoric. The Trump era in Atlantic City will End with 3,000 Sticks of Dynamite. The implosion of Trump Plaza Hotel and Casino would be the last mark of the former president’s once-dominant brand in Atlantic City, NJ. I hear people saying this is just “mirroring” the presidency of Donald Trump, how it so called “imploded” according to the haters. If that’s the case, there may be some degree of truth to that. Yes he did make mistakes, but the other part is he was setup to “implode” from the previous administrations actions that prevented him to become successful, even before he won the presidency. Let’s not forget they illegally used their authority to see his destruction by spying on him and his campaign while he was just candidate Trump, but they lied and didn’t face any consequences for it. Can we forget the ultimate tool to destroy, the media attacked him with their constant propaganda and fake news provided to them from their deep state agencies. They’re still mad that they tried to impeach a guy who’s not even in office? What! They’re still mad at Trump and Americans who supported him because we beat them at their own game. I hope I was able to make that decently clear. But what do you do when something is destroyed? You rebuild it and make it better than before, I look forward to his campaign for president in the next few years, god willing, and him winning the presidency in 2024. This isn’t over yet. Trump Plaza Hotel and Casino History Trump Plaza opened in 1984, and was the site of numerous high-profile boxing matches that Trump, then a real estate developer, attended while even hosting several WrestleManias back to back. Ibelwive he also broke records for hosting the most Mike Tyson bouts ever as well. It was built as the first Trump stampnomnthe city for $214 million. It shut down in 2014 and has fallen into disrepair, calling for it’s fateful end. The Trump Marina was built almost one year later and his largest gaming hall, the Trump Taj Mahal, in 1990. A fourth attraction, Trump World’s Fair, operated from 1996 to 1999, but is now demolished too. The Trump Marina, which was sold in 2011, is now the Golden Nugget. The Taj Mahal changed hands after a bankruptcy in 2004 and closed in 2016; it reopened two years later without its brightly colored domes and minarets as the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. - [Dr. Fauci To Make Super Bowl 55 Appearance & Slams Super Bowl Gatherings](https://finflam.com/dr-fauci-to-make-super-bowl-55-appearance-slams-super-bowl-gatherings/): Dr. Fauci whill make a guest virtual appearance at Super Bowl 55 today where he will address the 25,000 fans attending the event in person and the millions watching around the world. Of those 25,000 fans attending the nation’s biggest event of the year, Fauci will express his “profound gratitude” to 7,500 vaccinated healthcare workers who will be in attendance, thanks to the NFL. Fauci obviously is the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases who with President Trump led the country’s effort to combat the COVID-19 pandemic for the last year. Dr. Fauci Warnings for Super Bowl Gatherings Fauci is pleading with Americans to watch the Super Bowl between The Kansas City Chiefs and the Tampa Bay buccaneers within their immediate households due to the coronavirus pandemic, saying large events could become “mini super spreader” events. “Enjoy the Super Bowl, but don’t do it with a large crowd of people in your house in a place when it’s cold and you don’t have good ventilation,” Fauci said. “It’s a perfect setup to have a mini super spreader event in your own house. Don’t do that for now. There will be other Super Bowls.” “If you don’t know what the status of a person is vis-à-vis whether they’re infected or not, you’re really putting yourself and your family in danger,” Fauci said. “As difficult as that is, at least this time around, just lay low and cool it,” Fauci told NBC earlier in the week. Pretty sure part of it is Biden just doesn’t want his numbers skewed to make it seem as if he hasn’t had a problem at all handling the situation but that’s just my opinion. I’m sure the Biden administration is also hoping that this will be the most viewed Super Bowl in history considering the Coronavirus is keeping people home still as cities are still shut down. The Democrats love an audience and they know there’s going to be more people watching than ever before because of who’s playing and the pandemic itself, they just better not cross the line. If Fauci begins fear mongering during this event, rest assured he and the administration will get nothing but backlash from the public. And the NFL better be careful because if that happens people will stop watching going forward. People still want to enjoy a football game with their families and friends not listen to constant political rhetoric all the time, we just want a break and we deserve one. I’m praying for my Kansas City Chiefs to pull out another Super Bowl victory and bring that trophy home to the heartland. GO CHIEFS!!!! - ['All The President's Men' Star Hal Holbrook Dies at 95](https://finflam.com/all-the-presidents-men-star-hal-holbrook-dies-at-95/): Legendary actor Hal Holbrook who’s been on American screens since the Ed Sullivan Show in 1956 died at the age of 95 on January 23, 2021 according to his personal assistant Joyce Cohen. Holbrook was best known for his role as Mark Twain, whom he portrayed for decades in a one-man show he developed, Mark Twain Tonight! Between the 1950s and 2010, Holbrook performed the show over 2,000 times throughout multiple productions on Broadway and in other venues nationwide. The man was a fighter being abandoned by his parents and raised by his grandfather to accomplish what he did, bravo. Speaking to EW in 2008, Holbrook expressed some disappointment about his career: “There are roles I would have loved to have done. But now I’m too old. I missed my window.” But what ultimately mattered most to him, he said, was not money, fame, or awards but simply doing good work. He recalled his experience shooting a 2006 episode of The Sopranos: “I did this scene, and David Chase was at the monitors, watching. Apparently, someone said to him, ‘Boy, that was good, wasn’t it?’ And David Chase said, ‘When you want to get it right, hire a pro.’ I treasure that remark.” Holbrook had memorable roles in many acclaimed films including Wall Street, Lincoln, The Firm, Men of Honor, All the President’s Men and Into the Wild, which snagged him an Oscar nomination and a Screen Actors Guild nomination for Best Supporting Actor. He was nominated for a total of 12 Emmys, and won a total of five times including two Emmys in the same year, 1974, earning the awards for Best Lead Actor in a Drama and Actor of the Year for his performance in Pueblo. His TV credits include Designing Women, North & South, Evening Shade, The West Wing, ER, The Event and Sons of Anarchy, among many others. He leaves behind his three children and two stepdaughters, as well as four grandchildren, Holbrook can now join his wife Dixie Carter who starred in Designing Women, she died in 2010. There’s been a high number of celebrity deaths in 2021 and many surprising, and I guess you could say expected ones that just seems to be saturating the headlines as of late. The tone for celebrities isn’t that great as I’ve seen it’s either death or covid and neither one of them is good. - [Marilyn Manson Released Due to Sexual & Physical Abuse Allegations Including Blood Oaths](https://finflam.com/marilyn-manson-released-due-to-sexual-physical-abuse-allegations-including-blood-oaths/): Marilyn Manson’s record label, Loma Vista, said Monday that it would immediately stop promoting his latest album and not work with him on future projects. The release came after his on and off again partner and former fiance, actress Evan Rachel Wood, exposed Manson on instagram of abuse so horrific that she suffered night terrors, PTSD, depression and agoraphobia which is being of afraid of leaving one’s home or entering public crowded places. Wood met Manson was she was 18 and he was 36, The Hollywood Reporter shared. They were briefly engaged in 2010. It’s extremely upsetting and that it happened at all, what’s worse is it apparently was not an isolated incident with Wood as now multiple victims have come forward claiming to have experienced the same abuses including rape, blood oaths and gathering Nazi memorabilia. I was deeply terrified and that fear lives with me to this day,” Wood said in her testimony. “What makes me more hurt and more angry than the actual rape and abuse itself was that piece of me that was stolen, which altered the course of my life. Evan Rachel Wood on Marilyn Manson Abuse Allegations The other women that came out and spoke their truth against Manson and echoing support Wood are Sarah Mcneilly, Ashley Morgan and a woman named Gabriela. It’s seems that state Senator of California Susan Rubio has sent a request to the DOJ to further investigate these crimes which god willingly will bring justice to these women. What was the response from Marilyn Manson? Manson’s agency CAA is also considering cutting ties with the singer. No final decision has been made yet. In that vein, CAA did not respond to request for comment on the situation. Rose McGowen branded him a sadist and women still go out with him, these are the warning signs people need to really take to heart when questioning someone’s character, because the signs are right there for them to see, granted it’s not always the case but pay attention. People are questioning why she came out this late, but people need to realize it’s not easy to speak about certain things. Everyone bottles things up for years until they explode and release in whichever way they do, some things take time to deal with and even when they do “deal” with those demons, people may never have a complete grasp around them. He’s got many people slamming him for his looks on social media saying this was “expected” and “look at him” while his defenders right now are saying that “looks don’t matter” and “looks aren’t an indicator of abuse” but if this turns out to be true which I believe it will, then in this case all I can say is if it looks like a duck and quacks like a duck, you know the rest. - [The Emmy's Most Nominated Actress Ever & Oscar Winner Cloris Leachman Dies at 94](https://finflam.com/the-emmys-most-nominated-actress-ever-oscar-winner-cloris-leachman-dies-at-94/): Cloris Leachman, who won a best-supporting actress Oscar for “The Last Picture Show” and multiple Emmys, has died. Her career spanned 7 decades, Leachman was 94. Leachman, known for playing Phyllis Lindstrom on “The Mary Tyler Moore Show” and her own spinoff, died Wednesday of natural causes in Encinitas, California, according to a representative.  Leachman had a tough life early on growing up in the Midwest. Growing up in Des Moines Iowa she didn’t have running water or indoor plumbing. She was famous for being able to adapt to many situations as a star in hollywood probably because as a young girl she learned how to play the piano without an actual piano. Cloris learned how to tickle the ivories practicing on a piece of cardboard outlined with piano keys, that’s grit. With 22 Emmy noms, she’s the most nominated actress in history, and her 8 wins is the most of all time, tied with Julia Louis-Dreyfus. Simply a legend with great delivery, if you haven’t seen ‘Beerfest’ or ‘Young Frankenstein’ I suggest you check those films out. She was also excellent in her guest starring role in ‘Malcom in the Middle’. Rest In Peace to a legend and one of hollywood’s true stars. - [Sarah Huckabee Sanders Will Announce Run for Governorship of Arkansas Today](https://finflam.com/sarah-huckabee-sanders-will-announce-run-for-governorship-of-arkansas-today/): Former White House Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders will announce Monday that she will run for governor of Arkansas in what will amount to one of the first tests of the battle for the future of the Republican Party. The Washington Post first reported Sanders’s plans. Sanders last stint in the political spectrum is when she served almost two years as former President Trump’s press secretary. She did an amazing job giving the fight back to the media, not taking their BS while displaying a great amount of poise and self control. When she’s elected governor of Arkansas, the press won’t stand a chance as she’s already lived under a microscope thanks to former president Trump. Sarah is also the daughter of former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee who also ran for president in 2008 and 2015. Huckabee’s daughter currently has a paid on air contributor role at Fox News. Don’t look surprised if going forward Sanders corners the Trump vote in that state as the former president did gather 62% of the total vote in that state. And seeing as President Trump and Sanders had a mutually agreeable split, look for Trump to campaign for her. Going forward considering that the Republican primary in Arkansas continues to stack strong Republican candidates, there’s almost no way he doesn’t. - [Candace Owens Gives Birth to Baby Boy](https://finflam.com/candace-owens-gives-birth-to-baby-boy/): Xongratulations to conservative commentator Candace Owens who announced on social media that she has given birth to her first child, a baby boy, with husband George Farmer. He was born on January 13, 2021, no word what his name is yet. Owens and Farmer married in August of 2019 and we’re avid supporters of President Trump. Owens once an admitted liberal, has skyorcketed in popularity with conservatives and Republicans alike, not without criticism from the left though. The problem is, people of color seem to demonize her simply because of her skin color which is no doubt contradictory because she’s black. People who are supporters of leftists and Democrats along with the people in power aligned with the same ideology, assume that all or most people of color should be for them (Democrats/leftists) opposed to somebody else, if you don’t believe me ask Joe Biden. If you have a problem figuring out whether you’re for me or Trump, then you ain’t black. President Joe Biden Another photo on her Instagram page is of Owens and her husband posing with former President Donald Trump in the Oval Office. The photo was posted on Jan. 21, 2020. Owens writes: “Mr. President, I think I might actually be getting sick from all this winning.” “@realdonaldtrump is the greatest President of our lifetime. It is always an honor to be in the presence of his fearless energy. He is a reminder to us all that we all need to keep fighting, day-in and day-out, to protect our freedoms from these do-nothing, disastrous, bitter-baby-mama Democrats. Greatness isn’t an impeachable offense,” she ads. Candace Owens Future Owens, 31, started a “BLEXIT” group in 2018, which promotes conservative values to Black people and encourages them to leave the Democrat Party and register as Republicans. Owens herself has said she used to identify as a liberal, but in 2017, she began to describe herself as a conservative and a Trump supporter. She worked as the Communications Director for Turning Point USA from 2017 to 2019, and is starting her own podcast with The Daily Wire this year. - [Television and Radio Legend Larry King Dead at 87](https://finflam.com/television-and-radio-legend-larry-king-dead-at-87/): Television and radio host Larry King has died at age 87, according to sources close to the celebrity. According to King’s official Twitter page, the 87-year-old passed away early Saturday morning at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. King was hospitalized in early January with COVID-19. The TV host, who over the last years has suffered many health issues, reportedly been battled the virus for 10 days. King overcame several health challenges over the years, including a heart attack that led to bypass surgery — and encouraged King to quit smoking. King also survived lung cancer and underwent surgery at Cedars-Sinai in 2017. King also was diagnosed with and treated for prostate cancer in 1999. In 2019, he suffered a stroke that left him unable to walk on his left foot, and he was sometimes seen using a wheelchair afterward. Larry King History King was recognized with two Peabody Awards and one Emmy Award, among other honors. He was inducted into the National Radio Hall of Fame in 1989 and the Broadcasting Hall of Fame in 1992. King has also authored several books, done voice work in TV shows and movies, including “Shrek 2” and “Bee Movie,” and appeared in films such as “Ghostbusters.” King was married eight times to seven women and had five children. In August, he revealed that two of his children died within weeks of each other. Andy, 65, died of a heart attack on July 28, and Chaia, 51, passed away on Aug. 20 shortly after a lung cancer diagnosis. He is survived by his sons, Larry, Chance and Cannon, as well as nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. His career spanned 60-years in radio, cable television and the internet, the New York native estimated that he conducted more than 50,000 interviews not one of which he prepared for in advance. No one will ever wear suspenders like him. - [Legendary Las Vegas Entertainer Siegfried Fischbacher Dead at 81](https://finflam.com/legendary-las-vegas-entertainer-siegfried-fischbacher-dead-at-81/): Legendary Las Vegas illusionist Siegfried Fischbacher, the surviving member of duo Siegfried & Roy has died in Las Vegas last night at age 81 due to pancreatic cancer. The death was first reported by the German publication Bild and confirmed later by The Associated Press. Earlier this week the Las Vegas Review-Journal reported Fischbacher has been fighting pancreatic cancer in Las Vegas. Fischbacher had a malignant tumor removed in a 12-hour surgery. Fischbacher had told his sister Dolore that he is in the care of two hospice nurses and has asked to be cared for at his Las Vegas home. Bild reported Monday morning that Siegfried’s sister Dolore,78, who lives as a nun in Munich, said: “He fell asleep gently and peacefully,” saying “the death of Siegfried was a redemption.” Earlier this year the other half of the entertainment duo Roy Horn died in May due to complications of the coronavirus. The duo made their mark performing at the Mirage on the Las Vegas strip becoming one of the first family friendly shows. Their careers in Vegas spanned decades dating all the way back to the 1960’s at the Monte Carlo. After thousands of performances together, Fischbacher and Horn’s show at The Mirage came to an unexpected close in 2003 following an onstage incident involving Horn and his white Bengal tiger, Mantecore. I agree with her tweet as one of the first memories I can recall came when watching Vegas Vacation starring Chevy Chase that featured cameos from Siegfried and Roy where they brought up his character, Clark Griswold, to join the show, not to mention the film also featured a cameo from the ‘King of Las Vegas’ Wayne Newton. - [Breaking: Chinese President Xi Jinping Orders Military to 'act at any second'](https://finflam.com/breaking-chinese-president-xi-jinping-orders-military-to-act-at-any-second/): The other day Xi Jinping, President of the People’s Republic of China, ordered his military to be ready to ‘act at any second’, stressing on ‘full-time combat readiness’. Why didn’t we hear anything about this? People’s Liberation Army (PLA) must be ready to ‘act at any second’ and should remain on ‘full-time combat readiness. Chinese President Xi Jinping The other day he urged the armed forces to enhance training in real combat conditions to ensure readiness at all times, reported Xinhua. The news comes after Iran saying they’re fed up with US setting traps to start a war so they confiscated a S. Korean freighter in the strait of Hormuz. They’ve even went as far to threaten President Trump and people in his cabinet. China has ramped up its production of military equipment while simultaneously attempting to be the best military in the World. This comes at a cost, as its attempt in seizing territories or interfere in other countries’ politics has infuriated a number of countries, some of which seeked US help to bring some balance in firepower in the region. This isn’t new for Jinping considering in October of last year he told troops do the same thing when he visited their military base, but to me instead of just being a morale boost for his troops the tone sounds much more different and somehow a lot more serious considering he’s got his best friend in his pocket coming into office in Joe Biden. Moreover, Xi Jinping is pushing for a ‘substantial increase’ in the use of technology in its exercises and to keep up with the latest developments in military and hi-tech knowledge. These included the use of computer simulations and online combat in drills, as well as the exploration of more opportunities to add hi-tech and the internet – known as tech+ and web+ – in training, reported South China Morning Post (SCMP). Ironic isn’t it? It seems that China is following the lead of the United States prior to President Trump taking office to rule and conquer while attempting to police world. 2021 Outlook for Xi Jinping If you can’t tell 2021 is up in the air, not really, the dominos are starting to fall already and I don’t see it ending well for China’s president. The more you seek to oppress people the more they get disruptive, restless and uncontrollable, look at what happened at the Capitol yesterday. 2020 started a war targeting free speech placing limitations on forming an assembly, an independent judiciary and also some democratic rights. If they’re not careful they’re going to have a huge revolution on their hands that they can never see even without the technology they have. I would expect war of sorts, not to just start internally but to come externally from countries around China especially since they’re showing their big brother hand to dominate countries That don’t want to be dominated. Most of the conflict is over nautical territory. Here are the a list of countries China is having troubles with because they want to throw their weight around: Vietnam Phillipines Malaysia Brunei Taiwan Indonesia India So far for 2021 I’m seeing China amp up their war machine, Iran on the verge of a massive breakdown threatening everyone and their mama, Israel attacks Damascus, then Azerbaijani troops opening fire on the positions of the armed forces of Artsakh. 2021 promises to be no less dramatic then 2020, are you ready? - [A Letter From Editor Big John to President Trump & Supporters on The Events at the Capitol](https://finflam.com/a-letter-from-editor-big-john-to-president-trump-supporters-on-todays-events/): First of all I just want to say this is all my opinion. To my fellow Trump supporters please know it’s okay to be upset, It’s okay to feel how you feel, know that you’re not alone because most people outraged over the election like us, more than likely do feel outraged very much the same way you do. Self-control is the key to winning the battle within yourself especially when it pertains to your emotions. It’s tough, even moreso when we bottle those emotions up so fast, sometimes for long periods of time, to such an extent that you need to release. But please know that there are consequences to what we do and how we react and we are always going to be victim to ourselves if we cannot control the way we do things. [democracy id=”83″] As Americans, as individuals, we have faced many more difficult things in our personal lives then what has happened in the country over the past several months and for those people who know the truth, it’s been much more longer than that. Keep in mind that something like this should never ever happen again because the fear that was stoked into so many people in that building for the most part didn’t deserve it, somebody didn’t deserve to die as that young woman did, we are better then what we showed today as a whole. Americans are incredible individuals. Our fight is not over, nor will it ever be until we are called by the man upstairs. We have 2024 and beyond, more importantly we have tomorrow and that is everything. We will go on living and fighting, we can decide what to do and how to go about that fight going forward and what we need to do to win inorder to correct this wrong coming January 20th. Dear Trump Supporters Screw These Guys We cannot become what they want us to be or become who we hate, particularly people like these former presidents (Clinton, Bush, Obama) preaching their thoughts on how shameful and disgusting they’ve all of a sudden become because Americans in Washington acted out today. [democracy id=”81″] It’s laughable since it’s completely repugnant to the totality of each one of their adminstrations. The former leaders of this country spew this high moral standard of ethics when in reality their adminstrations and their actions spoke the opposite with evil intentions. You may argue President Trump had hate and his rhetoric was hateful, I think that there’s a fair point to be made there because words do matter. What happens when his words are misconstrued by the people who are suppose to be the beacon of truth (MSM) and report it, but then distort it? You get outrage like today! But let’s be honest, the MSM & the deep state have never cared to give us the truth because they’re afraid of what we might do with it! Trump’s actions spoke different to me coming from a place of sincerity with what I believed to have our best interests at heart for our own benefit. Imagine the segments of the population on all sides of the political spectrum who are being fed propoganda from the “lion” and what they would do if they only knew the truth. See the light! We don’t have enough evil in us to fuel the fire of hate like the president’s before Trump, we still have our souls! God bless this country and God bless everyone in it. Regardless if we agree with them or not a reckoning is coming from the Lord Almighty ??. They ask, why Trump supporters did what they did today? People want to know why Trump supporters acted like this today, well I can tell you partly when you have 5 years of nothing but bull s*** coming from both sides aisle to destroy a man who isn’t part of their deep state globalism agenda that’s a start. [democracy id=”82″] President Trump and his supporters have been railroaded and demonized before he even took office because of who they supported and who they thought was a benefit to their lives. It was an us vs them mentality, because the establishment forced to it to be that way, and the establishment has chosen to play victim often since it’s convenient for their narratives of regression. It never helps when you have mainstream media that ignores all the good things he’s accomplished for Americans but it’s negated when they’ve reported 98% negative coverage on the man. People get tired of this orchestrated black cloud because it prevents their vote from being legitimized. You have a congress who spent $50 million on false witch-hunts and baseless impeachments just to deter any positivity or the possibility for other Americans who don’t like him to see a glimmer of light in their future because of President Trump. The fact that this president has not started a war in his entire term I office and they refuse to speak about that historic act of diplomacy is insane, despite his predecessors creating one after the other. Can I even say his foreign policy has been amazing because he fought for us not to be taken advantage of and not go broke which is what the world who is stealing from us were hoping for. The Trump administration has prevented many, many lives of Americans and their families from being destroyed because he didn’t give into the military industrial complex the way they wanted him to, his predecessors can’t say the same because their apart of it. People say President Trump legitimized Kim jong-un by meeting with him, wrong, that’s how you do diplomacy, you speak about it. Look at Kennedy and Khrushchev, they spoke during the most dire tense time of the Cold war. He should be commended. Should we even talk about gas prices? Because as an independent contractor I’m extremely happy where he got our gas prices to be and I’m sure you are too. But those are just some of the small things that you never heard him commended for but that’s just another layer to why today’s events transpired. Hell even President Trump was nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize for brokering peace deals in the middle East. My Take on Today’s Events While I do condemn the events in Washington DC today I think some good may have came out of it, there’s always some type of unity that follows with it on either side against acts of violence like we saw today, Congress has rejoined session to determine the election results however you may feel about that but I also have an interesting take to give and I’m not sure if you agree with me on that, hear me out. Americans storming the capital today showed Congress and the deep state that they are not untouchable, that they can be gotten to, and I don’t mean in this in any negative way possible, please don’t misunderstand what I’m trying to say. I mean in the way that they who feel as if they don’t matter can be heard, they feel that they’ll go to the utmost leghth to make you (Congress) listen. I compare what happened today and how unseen Americans have like to how people treat the homeless. How many of us have walked by a homeless guy when they’ve asked for your help, a dollar, some food, even a drink when they were in need to be heard, but are merely ignored. Well you know what Congress, You heard and saw the American people and they are in need. 75 million Americans will be heard soon because they feel robbed of an election that had so many errors then somehow flipped to a guy who shouldn’t even be running for office in Joe Biden. Some Hardcore Truth There is no need for hypocrisy and I will not tolerate it, nor should you, that’s what fuels the fire, the lies. I’ve seen people justify today’s actions by saying we are outraged but yet those are the same people who criticized people in the protest of George Floyd labeling them animals and mongrels back in May and June, yet some of them did the exact same thing today. Make no mistake people conflate justice with justification and they are two different things. If these people were Muslims, African Americans, hispanics or literally anything but white, they would have been called terrorists, it would have been called a terrorist attack and a coup. The people then and now who committ crimes aren’t protesters, they are rioters and hypocrites. The police are just as responsible for allowing this s*** to happen. Why did they do nothing? From what I heard listening to reports per verbatim one of the reporters said that the police were told to stand down by somebody, almost as if it was orchestrated to allow it to happen. I commented earlier on our Facebook page that Sarah Palin came out and said she has received many pictures involving the same people in today’s riots of the capital who were also in attendance during the riots in May and June. The hypocrisy is extremely evident and crystal clear on both sides right now. Make no mistake though the reasons are completely different for why you had protests in May through July, compared to now, but again there’s many similarities in their truths. Make your minds up people don’t be fake simply because you can’t accept the truth, or your unwillingnessto do so. If you blame Trump for this environment that’s on you, but that means you don’t know politics and you haven’t paid attention to this political uproar coming for over 20 years. That means you’re only tuned in when it’s convenient yet allow your ignorance to dominate your own logic. The same people on the left, about 80% of them, believe President Trump is a racist yet none of his legislation has ever been racist. Moreover, the guy they just elected to be Commander-in-Chief of this wonderful country has a tremendous track record of racist acts and racist legislation, what sense does that make? This idiocy has got to stop! In conclusion Mr President… President Trump you should be proud of what you’ve done, we know who you are, we know how you can be and we accept you for who you are which is the most important thing. I often say people don’t like you because they don’t like the reflection of themselves that they see in you, as flawed as you may be you’re atleaat upfront about it, when your critics turned a blind eye to their own shortcomings. You’ve made people who voted for you and people who support you question everything and that’s a beautiful thing, because historically governments lie to it’s people and so does it’s press. Whether somebody likes you or not you made people get out and pay attention, you made people get out and vote, you made people be aware, you forced people to have conversations they didn’t want to have but needed to and practice their civic duty to participate in the Democratic process of this beautiful country no matter how flawed she may be. Even if your critics can’t see the benefits right now you did your job and you did it well. Whether you run for President in 2024 or perhaps give your support to one of your children in four years, you broke the mould and should be proud. May God bless you for your service to the American people and making people feel special because you heard them. You put America first. - [Tanya Roberts Now Dead at 65 Years Old??](https://finflam.com/tanya-roberts-now-dead-at-65-years-old%f0%9f%99%8f%f0%9f%8f%bc/): The ‘Bond Girl’ Tanya Roberts now officially pronounced dead after the debocle of the past couples days of her publicist and partner Lance prematurely announcing her death. I sort of felt like every girl who’d ever been a Bond girl had seen their career go nowhere, so I was a little cautious, … I remember I said to my agent, ‘No one ever works after they get a Bond movie,’ and they said to me, ‘Are you kidding? Glenn Close would do it if she could. Tanya Roberts to the Daily Mail in 2015 Tanya Roberts was suffering from a urinary tract infection which spread to her kidney and gall bladder, according to both men. They said she was not suffering from Covid-19. Pingel had alerted several news outlets Sunday that Roberts had died. But it turned out she was still alive and Pingel was unintentionally relaying incorrect information from O’Brien, according to the publicist. O’Brien was speaking to the syndicated television show “Inside Edition” on Monday morning when Cedars-Sinai called and interrupted the interview to inform him Roberts was still alive. “Now you’re telling me that she’s alive?” O’Brien can be heard saying on the show. “Thank the Lord. Thank God.” “I didn’t think this would be the last time I was going to be seeing her,” he said Tuesday. “I didn’t think it was that serious.” Then on Sunday, O’Brien said doctors called him to come to the hospital for an “end of life situation.” At one point of the visit, O’Brien said Roberts’ eyes rolled into the the back of her head and she passed out, leading him to believe she had died. Lance does not blame medical staff. - [Breaking: James Bond Actress Tanya Roberts "Not Dead" Despite Reports](https://finflam.com/breaking-james-bond-actress-tanya-roberts-not-dead-despite-reports/): James Bond and That 70’s Show star Tanya Roberts is still alive but is still hospitalized. Her publicist mistakenly issued a statement about her death on Monday. According to TMZ, her representative who falsely and unknowingly reported the information Sunday, had received the information from Tanya’s partner Lance. We just spoke with Lance, Tanya’s long-term partner. He tells us he went to the hospital Sunday after getting a call from doctors saying Tanya was fading fast, and it was going to end in her death. He went to the hospital, and as he sat in her room she opened her eyes and tried to grab on to him, but her eyes closed and she “faded.” He said he was devastated and walked out of the room and then the hospital and never spoke with medical staff. Via TMZ Apparently Robert’s had been rushed to the hospital after collapsing on Christmas Eve then placed on a ventilator. If this doesn’t sound even just a little off, apparently he was filming an interview with Inside Edition when he was told the news. Roberts’s most notable movie role is in the 1985 James Bond film A View to a Kill. More recently, she’s best known for playing Donna Pinciotti’s mom, Midge, on That 70’s Show from 1998 to 2004. She also starred in the fifth and final season of Charlie’s Angeles with other TV credits including The Love Boat, Silk Stalkings, Fantasy Island, The Blues Brothers Animated Series and Barbershop. - [Mexico Offers Asylum to Julian Assange After Judge Blocks Extradition](https://finflam.com/mexico-offers-asylum-to-julian-assange-after-judge-blocks-extradition/): Today Mexico and it’s leader, President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, offered political asylum to Julian Assange to further protect him from extradition to the US. Obrador preached, it was his nation’s “responsibility” to offer protection after the US announced it was appealing a UK court decision not to extradite the WikiLeaks founder, who faces up to 175 years in prison for espionage charges. The president (of Mexico) was very adamant of protecting and pardoning Assange. I’m going to ask the foreign minister to carry out the relevant procedures to request that the UK government releases Mr. Assange and that Mexico offers him political asylum. Lopez Obrador told reporters, according to Agence France-Presse (AFP). The United States has still got a hard on to get Assange and waste taxpayers money because they can’t take a loss or like the fact that they were exposed, hence the ridiculous charges. On Wednesday his lawyers plan to fight for his release at a bail hearing. Mexican Hypocrisy for Julian Assange Asylum? Critics have already came out swinging claiming this doesn’t make any sense considering mexico’s history, and one verified twitter user making a legitimate tough argument despite the country’s own authoritarian or violent practices. “Mexico, the world’s deadliest country for journalists, where the government uses spyware to monitor the private communications of reporters, today offered political asylum to Julian Assange.” In all fairness this could be a shot at the suppression of truth coming from pressure of the drug cartels, it wasn’t really clear. I’m no expert but I would say Mexico has historically had a “decently generous” asylum policy (intellectuals, political leaders, artists etc.) This is not the first time that somebody the United States does not like, Obrador has granted asylum to political enemies of the United States in the past, most notably former Bolivian President Evo Morales following a 2019 U.S.-backed coup. - [Breaking: Judge Blocks Julian Assange Extradition to the U.S.](https://finflam.com/breaking-judge-blocks-julian-assange-extradition-to-the-u-s/): In what I believe to a wonderful start to 2021 a bombshell ruling came today when a UK judge denied a request from the United States to extradite WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, arguing that he is likely to commit suicide if sent overseas to face espionage charges.  District Judge Vanessa Baraitser also called such a move “oppressive” because of Assange’s mental health, that they caused not him, but the U.S. government says it will appeal her decision.  “We are enormously gratified by the U.K. court’s decision denying extradition,” Barry Pollack — a Washington, D.C.-based lawyer for Assange, told Fox News in a statement. “The effort by the United States to prosecute Julian Assange and seek his extradition was ill-advised from the start.” Agreed 100%, you know who got the ball running to get this started? Joe Biden. Let that sink in. In congress there’s been a substantial amount support for legislation to drop charges against Julian Assange and Edward Snowden with former Presidential candidate Tulsi Gabbard. Gabbard introduced HR 1175calling for charges against snowden & Assange to be dropped & to reform the Espionage Act. The hunt for Julian Assange is Not Over The U.S. Justice Department said Monday that “while we are extremely disappointed in the court’s ultimate decision, we are gratified that the United States prevailed on every point of law raised.” “In particular, the court rejected all of Mr. Assange’s arguments regarding political motivation, political offense, fair trial, and freedom of speech,” spokesperson Marc Raimondi said in a statement. “We will continue to seek Mr. Assange’s extradition to the United States. His friend Pamela Anderson who has been an avid outspoken supporter, even calling for president Trump to pardon Assange Saturday before his hearing, expressed her support of the courts decision to block extradition to the United States Monday. - [Larry King Hospitalized Due To Coronavirus](https://finflam.com/larry-king-hospitalized-due-to-coronavirus/): Legendary talk show host Larry King has been hospitalized in Los Angeles with COVID-19. King has already survived multiple health scares in the past, including a heart attack, a stroke, prostate and lung cancer and diabetes.  In November King was hospitalized with a blood-flow issue and spent his 87th birthday there. From 1985 to 2010, King hosted CNN’s Larry King Live. The former CNN powerhouse has been ill for 10 days, Roger Friedman’s Showbiz 411 reported. Neither King’s wife, Shawn, or their two sons, Chance and Cannon, can visit him in the hospital. The couple is in the process of divorcing but is said to be on good terms, the Daily Mail reported. King also has an older son, Larry Jr. Two of his children died in 2020: Andy, 65, from a heart attack and Chaia, 51, from lung cancer. Doctors and nurses at the hospital are facilitating communication between King and his loved ones. King and his wife are still legally married and said to be on good terms despite the fact that they were in the process of divorcing. It was just covered last month that while they are married still the process of the divorce has moved forward with King agreeing to pay $20,000 in a love some amount to his ex-wife on top of $30,000 a month in spousal support, either way Larry King got screwed and we’re praying for you sir. - [Lori Loughlin Turns Herself Into Police To Begin Prison Sentence](https://finflam.com/lori-loughlin-turns-herself-into-police-to-begin-prison-sentence/): Lori Loughlin has turned herself into police 3 weeks earlier than she’s supposed to so she can begin her prison sentence for her role in the college admissions scandal. [democracy id=”59″] Aunt Becky and her husband Mossimo Giannulli plead guilty to conspiracy to commit wire and mail fraud in a plea agreement filed in Boston’s federal court. Prosecutors for some insane reason agreed to dismiss charges of money laundering and federal programs bribery that were added after the case was filed. Loughlin will be serving a ridiculous and charitable amount of time, 2 months, in which she deserved to be sentenced in my opinion to at least 1-2 years. If this was me or you we would’ve been given 3-7 years for sure. [democracy id=”61″] She’s also set to pay a $150k fine and will be on 2 years of supervised release when shes released from her little stint in the joint. She also has to perform 250 hours of community service. Mossimo will serve 5 months in prison with a $250k fine and 250 hours of community service. As I mentioned months ago, she deserved more time but she also should have to pay for a mandatory scholarship that would pay for student admissions over the next ten years. Her and her husband should run for political office as they’ve sternly denied any wrongdoing and claimed the $500,000 they paid to manipulate documents for their children was simply a donation, I can’t make this up. [democracy id=”60″] Lori will be serving her time at the same facility as actress Felicity Huffman served her 11 days last October. Absolutely Insane! Huffman was in general population and had to follow all the rules, including a 5 a.m. wakeup call, a uniform of khaki pants and a brown t-shirt, and five inmate roll calls per day. Loughlin will be expected to follow the same rules as set forth by the Bureau of Prisons. Makes you think if Hallmark is waiting for her to be released and make a “based on a true story” kind of film about the actresses fiasco. I won’t be shocked if she’s released early for overcrowding. Justice was not served here folks in either of the Huffman or Laughlin cases. - [Pamela Anderson Pleads for President Trump to Pardon Julian Assange](https://finflam.com/pamela-anderson-pleads-for-president-trump-to-pardon-julian-assange/): The former “Baywatch” star and friend of Julian Assange, Pamela Anderson, took to “Mornings with Maria” on Fox Business where the star had one wish regarding the future of Assange. “I hope that President Trump will pardon Julian Assange. That’s my wish,” she said. Last spring Anderson was critical of President Trump as she said the President “set a horrible example of self restraint,” but last fall her tone changed as she sent a mind blowing letter praising Donald Trump asking for the presidential pardon of Assange, excerpts below. The conspiracy to extradite Julian Assange to the USA for simply publishing as a journalist sends a clear message to all free press and honest journalists that if you publish facts that expose the shadow government’s illegality then you will be punished. Pamela Anderson’s ‘Letter to President Trump and the First Lady’ What I find odd is that the Department of Justice has never brought or sought charges against institutions like the New York Times or The Guardian who literally worked hand in hand with Assange. Did I even mention this is the first time the U.S. Espionage Act is being used against a journalist and publisher to criminalize standard and normal journalistic practices, including source protection. The world needs a real champion of the Free Press and that can be your moment in history. To save Democracy would be your defining moment stamped in the pages of history and will turn your presidency around. To make you the champion leader of the people that you were always destined to be.  If you were to pardon Julian Assange and not allow the legal precedent of extradition of a fact publishing journalist for a life of torture, then the people would salute your action. You will be forever remembered as the champion you were always destined to be and the people would truly salute you for such a gesture. It would always be remembered as your legacy to the world and the people could never be fooled otherwise.  Pamela Anderson’s ‘Letter to President Trump and the First Lady’ America wishes the same thing that Pamela Anderson does! The public has an essential obligation to know the truth and what’s happening within their government. Therefore, knowing legitimate information this allows us as the true government, the people, who are supposed to oversee their representatives who supposedly have our best interest at hand in power, to keep or get rid of them because of their practices. This can only be achieved with true transparency. The truth is on his side, Assange exposed crimes of governments worldwide, some might say the United States moreso, I’m ok with that because the crimes that were exposed because of wikileaks should carry more weight here in this country. Why? It’s what America stands for, it’s what’s in the hearts of Americans, our constitution, we should care more, governments think that we can’t handle truth because their afraid to look at it themselves. If we allow their lies to be portrayed as gospel and the governments truth or reality to be deemed legitimate automatically they’ll continue to cover their ass because they love their position of power. Imagine, maybe one day they’ll want to think and speak for us too. Isn’t that already happening now? You know the truth! Without people like Assange, Snowden or Manning our constitutional rights have been violated and negated from the very start because especially because of people like James Clapper, Susan Rice, James Comey and others who suppress their deep state tactics that do more harm than good. The extradition case against Julian Assange came to an end a few weeks ago where it was revealed in in court that witnesses were working with the CIA to the extent of possibly murdering the wikileaks founder by kidnapping and poisoning him. Presiding judge Vanessa Baraitser says she will save her decision on the Assange extradition case for after the election, and make her final ruling January 4th, 2021. Just recently President Trump said he may consider pardononing Edward Snowden who’s been in Russia since 2013. The Obama administration was exposed once Snowden and Wikileaks revealed that the NSA wa spying on people who h his administration denied wholeheartedly, but we knew then and we know now that they’re corrupt and always will be. Under a Biden administration if it did happened, which it won’t, but if it does this case won’t be looked at with a lighter eye, they’ll be more intent on pursuing and jailing him. Remember in 2010 Dianne Feinstein and Joe Biden were the ones leading this coalition to seek charges against Assange, with Biden calling him, “a high tech terrorist.” The democrats still can’t handle the loss they were handed by President Trump, and sleepy Joe won’t take it easy on Assange if he wins, if he can even remember who he actually is, so maybe I’m wrong. - [Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard Introduces HR 1175 So All Charges Against Julian Assange & Edward Snowden Be Dropped](https://finflam.com/congresswoman-tulsi-gabbard-introduces-hr-1175-so-all-charges-against-julian-assange-edward-snowden-be-dropped/): Congresswoman and former 2020 Democratic presidential candidate Tulsi Gabbard introduced House Resolution 1175 that calls for all charges against Julian Assange and Edward Snowden be dropped. Tulsi Gabbard Bipartisan Support? The resolution introduced claims the prosecution against Assange is a hit to America’s constitutional right of freedom of the press, “newsgathering activities and news organizations ability to acquire and publish information are protected under the First Amendment.” Edward Snowden has been unfairly villainized and persecuted for disclosing the true scope of illegal government surveillance. This is unjust, charges against Snowden should be dropped., Florida Congressman (R)Matt Gaetz giving his bipartisan support to drop charges against Edward Snowden Gabbard has received support from the other side of the aisle from Republican congressmen Matt Gaetz of Florida and Thom Massie of Kentucky who have advocated that the government drop their extradition case to prosecute Julian Assange and Edward Snowden as it will create a slippery slope. A government targeting people for what they don’t want exposed to the masses is dictator like and inhumane, when it’s the government who committed crimes not the men who brought the governments crimes to light. The ongoing attempts to prosecute Julian Assange threaten our First Amendment rights, and should be opposed by all who wish to safeguard our constitutional rights now and in the years to come, I join my colleague, Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard, in calling for an immediate end to all charges against Mr. Assange. Kentucky Congressman (R) Thomas Massie giving bipartisan support for dropping charges against Julian Assange There has been zero support from congresswoman AOC who has primarily focused on the green new deal and climate change overall, I guess that’s what happens when the left refuse to speak about the U.S. military industrial complex. The decision to extradite Assange will come after the election the judge has said. - [Microphones Will Be Muted In Thursday's Presidential Debate](https://finflam.com/microphones-will-be-muted-in-thursdays-presidential-debate/): According to the Commission on Presidential Debates, microphones for both President Donald Trump and Vice President Joe Biden will be muted for portions of commentary in the next presidential debate. It seems the commision had weeks to decide on this apparent “unanimous” decision but the final say was done Monday for Thursday’s second and final debate between both presidential candidates. The decision comes as they claim they’re merely enforcing rules that both campaigns agreed to. Presidemt Trump deemed it “unfair” but acknowledge he would “participate” in the debate, but the President has taken issue with the moderator and her topics she has chosen labeling her as “totally biased.” “President Trump is committed to debating Joe Biden regardless of last minute rule changes from the biased commission in their latest attempt to provide advantage to their favored candidate. This was supposed to be the foreign policy debate, so the President still looks forward to forcing Biden to answer the number one relevant question of whether he’s been compromised by the Communist Party of China.  Why did Biden allow his son Hunter to sell access to him while he was vice president, and why were there Chinese payment arrangements for Joe himself worked out by Hunter and his sketchy partners? If the media won’t ask Joe Biden these questions, the President will, and there will be no escape for Biden.” Bill Stepien, Trump 2020 campaign manager Presidential Debate Commission Letter President Donald Trump and Vice President Joe Biden will have their microphones cut as the opposing candidate deliver their opening two-minute answer to each of the debate topics. Both microphones will be unmuted after each candidate delivers their two-minute “answer”, but the microphones being muted will not even be a factor when the open discussion segment takes place. Each debate has six segments the moderator aims to “focus” on and let’s hope it’s fair and impartial and not some sort of rigged event where Trump gets pissed because Biden’s microphone isn’t turning off. If this comes to fruition look for the President to go above and beyond in a justifiably heated reaction. According to the commission, moderator Kristen Welker of NBC News has chosen the following topics for the upcoming debate: fighting COVID-19, American families, race in America, climate change, national security and leadership. - [Jeff Bridges Diagnosed With Lymphoma](https://finflam.com/jeff-bridges-diagnosed-with-lymphoma/): Oscar winning actor and perhaps the most well known ‘Dude’ on the planet, Jeff Bridges, has just informed everyone via Twitter he has been diagnosed with lymphoma. In a follow up tweet the the 70 year old actor asked his fans to “go vote”, claiming “we are all in this together”. Bridges has not made a film since 2018, “Bad Times at the Old Royale.” According to the American Cancer Society, “lymphoma is a cancer that starts in cells that are part of the body’s immune system.” Bridges has not revealed which type of the lymphoma he has but plans to keep the public informed. - [Rupert Murdoch Predicts Trump Will Lose in a Landslide](https://finflam.com/rupert-murdoch-predicts-trump-will-lose-in-a-landslide/): In an exclusive by the The Daily Beast, the media moguls focus and years of insights are telling him that the president’s handling of the coronavirus will bring upon a Biden campaign win in November defeating the President’s bid for a second term by a “landslide”. “He is now firmly of the mindset that the next president will be Biden, telling one associate, ‘after all that has gone on, people are ready for Sleepy Joe,” The Daily Beast reports. [democracy id=”2″] The Daily Beast sent an email to Mr. Murdoch asking about his position on the xurrent presidential campaign and Mr. Murdoch responded, “No comment except I’ve never called Trump an idiot,” in reference to a claim Murdoch once described the president after a discussion on immigration that ha been reported that the media mogul called the president a “fucking idiot”. Rupert Murdoch Corruption? Rumors swirled earlier this year that the billionaire had had enough of the president and was thinking of backing Michael Bloomberg, could you imagine the fix would’ve definitely been in considering their ownership of the two of the largest media corporations in the world, Bloomberg and Fox News. If you don’t believe they could’ve created some propaganda ask the people of Australia who just crashed their governments website when more than 200,000 people signed a petition to have the government create a commision to investigate the threats to media diversity, spexifocally by Mr. Murdoch’s News Corps. Murdoch’s News Corps have a controlling two-thirds of Australia’s daily newspaper circulation, not to mention his ownership of Sky News that runs down under in Australia. Maybe Trump is right you can’t trust the media because they orchestrate narratives and malicious attacks on people who aren’t and never have been part of their controlled club. Well, Mr. Murdoch I’m pretty sure you’ll eat crow when it’s President Trump who will win in November by a landslide. - [President Trump & First Lady Tests Positive for Coronavirus](https://finflam.com/president-trump-first-lady-tests-positive-for-coronavirus/): President Trump and first lady Melania Trump tested positive for coronavirus, the President announced late Thursday morning, an extraordinary development coming months into a global pandemic and in the final stretch of his reelection campaign. The stock market futures tumbled on news of Trump’s infection, futures have fallen by more than 1.6%. The president’s physician said Mr. Trump was “well” without saying whether he was experiencing symptoms and added that the president would stay isolated in the White House for now. stock market futures tumbled on news of Trump’s infection. “The president and first lady are both well at this time, and they plan to remain at home within the White House during their convalescence,” the physician, Sean P. Conley, said in a statement without saying how long that would be. “Rest assured I expect the president to continue carrying out his duties without disruption while recovering, and I will keep you updated on any future developments.” Other aides to the president would not say whether he was experiencing symptoms, but people at the White House noticed that his voice sounded raspy on Thursday, although it was not clear that it was abnormal for him, especially given the number of campaign rallies he has been holding lately. The President had said late Thursday night that he planned to quarantine after one of his closest aides tested positive for the infection. After the president’s positive COVID test, the White House announces his trip to Florida (sent out just three hours ago) is canceled. Trump says Hope Hicks had a hard time staying away from people when soldiers and law enforcement come up to her and want to say hi, because she’s very “warm,” and you have to treat people well. The statement from the White House doctor does not address whether the president or First Lady has symptoms. People noticed the president’s voice was raspy today but some chalked it up to a busy week. Here’s wishing the President and the first family best wishes and a speedy recovery. A spokesperson for Vice President Mike Pence did not immediately respond to requests for comment about whether he has been tested. If Pence tests positive is the mantle passed immediately to Pelosi? Is she President yet? God, I hope not! President Trump gets well soon! - [Are Barbara Walters Final Days Here Due to Worsened Dementia?](https://finflam.com/are-barbara-walters-final-days-here-due-to-worsened-dementia/): Legendary broadcast journalist Barbara Walters recently celebrated her 91st birthday on September 25, but she may have done it alone. Walters became the first female co-anchor of a nightly network newscast in 1976. She’s won Daytime and Prime Time Emmy Awards for her respectable work and was honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award in 2009. In May 2010, the TV personality had open-heart surgery to correct a faulty valve, and in January 2013 she gashed her head in a nasty fall. Soon after, she was hospitalized for 10 days for chickenpox, forcing her to leave The View for six weeks. Sadly four years later, she retired from The View, and Here’s Barbara. Are these Barbara Walters final days? Numerous sources close to Walters have claimed that she no longer leaves her New York City home, and is completely under the supervision of a supposed unknown butler who she’s known for years. Apparently, her condition has worsened to the extent that most of her friends haven’t spoken with her in more than two years. If visitors are allowed in to visit she has a hard time remembering or does know who they are at all because of her advanced dementia. Radar reported Walters even failed to recognize Whoopi Goldberg during a visit to her home. “Barbara’s eyes were opened wide, and she was terrified,” the insider spilled. “Barbara screamed: ‘Who is she? Get out, get out! Help me! Get out.’ She wouldn’t stop. No one could calm her down. Whoopi excused herself from the room. She was heartbroken by what she saw.” Prior to her condition worsening Walters ensured that her funeral wants and needs would be taken care of. It’s said that she’s either napping or staring blankly out her windows nowadays. It’s a travesty that a disease like this exists and that it hits people where their heart truly exists, in their mind. You have to ask yourself when you die what happens to you, do you got to heaven at your greatest point in life or as you were in your final days? It’s a scary question to ponder because will your mortality be worth being remembered? If it isn’t, it’d be very sad considering what you’ve done with your impact, in this case, Walters, and not knowing if you fulfilled yourself, a loved or a stranger. Walters is certainly a trailblazer and the greatest interviewer in modern times, she will be greatly missed when that time comes. - [Why is Ellen Degeneres Selling $10 Million Worth of Art?](https://finflam.com/why-is-ellen-degeneres-selling-10-million-worth-of-art/): It looks as if Ellen Degeneres is getting ready to “hock” a boatload of art for ships of cash amid the summer’s headlines that certainly stained the comedian’s image after reports came from former employees of a toxic working environment. According to a new report by Bloomberg, citing “people with knowledge of the matter,” the host is “quietly” selling off a flock of sheep sculptures by French designer Francois-Xavier Lalanne. Priced between $500,000 to $1 million each, the sculptures are among a handful of notable works in her collection to pop up at Sotheby’s gallery in East Hampton recently. Some, according to Bloomberg’s source, are already sold.  Ellen Degeneres Comeback? Degeneres returned to TV Monday for her 18th season, she opened acknowledging the controversy that took place over the summer.  “I want to say, I am so sorry to the people who were affected,” she said. “I know that I’m in a position of privilege and power. And I realized that with that comes responsibility, and I take responsibility for what happens at my show.” Makes you wonder if Degeneres is gearing up for future lawsuits or attorney fees she’ll have to pay regarding some other matters regarding a slice of the pie if you catch my drift. I’m sure the socialist in Hollyweird isn’t too happy knowing this happened under their nose, not even sure if they really cared because they know everything about everyone. Is this karma for Ellen considering the hypocrisy she displayed on her show for 18 seasons yet the entire time she was doing the complete opposite behind closed doors? Maybe it’s a forced retirement settlement and this could be Ellen’s final season. - [Testimony Revealed United States Wanted to Poison or Kidnap Julian Assange](https://finflam.com/testimony-revealed-united-states-wanted-to-poison-or-kidnap-julian-assange/): The presiding judge Vanessa Baraitser, in the Julian Assange extradition case, heard secret testimony from two Spanish witnesses, relating to an alleged plot to kidnap or poison the WikiLeaks founder while he was seeking shelter at the Ecuadorian embassy. The Witnesses for Julian Assange The two men apparently feared for their lives from the owner of Undercover Global, David Morales, who supposedly was selling information to the CIA about Assange and all his guests, according to the Newspaper, la Repubblica. Meanwhile, the judge who granted the two men anonymity might have well just revealed the names of the men revealing critical information about them openly in court for Morales to hear as he would know who they are because of prior testimony. Baraister issued a statement pointing out that “witness one” held a 50 percent stake in the firm and sold it to Morales in 2019, while the second witness was a member of IT staff. “How is it possible that Mr. Morales does not know who he is?” Baraitser asked the counsel representing Assange. If harm comes to them, it will be frankly obvious from whom it has come. The publication, by contrast, of their names removes that form of protection and we understand that this is something that is well known to the Spanish court,” Summers said, Baraister agreed. Both witnesses both confirmed that Morales would boast about doing business with the United States government bragging about “playing in the big leagues” and moving to the “dark side”. It seems Morales may have been willing to do whatever it took to please his new employer as he heavily pushed one of the witnesses to install new cameras and include audio with a live stream feature for the American intelligence agency, but they refused. This is a simple case of having a hard-on for someone (Assange) who played their game (Deel State)and won exposing their dirty despicable crimes, and the United States government can’t take it, which is why they have a massive hard-on for Assange. The following information will show you the lengths the American intelligence was willing to go for one man. “There was a suggestion that the door of the embassy would be left open allowing people to enter from the outside and kidnap or poison Assange,” the court was told. The witness alleged Morales said these suggestions were under consideration with his contacts in the US, according to, The Guardian. The witness also told of being asked to place stickers on the window of embassy rooms used by Assange. They said Morales had claimed this would assist “American friends” pointing laser microphones at the windows but who had been thwarted because Assange was deploying “white noise” countermeasures. “You have to start with the truth. The truth is the only way that we can get anywhere. Because any decision-making that is based upon lies or ignorance can’t lead to a good conclusion” Julian Assange People like Julian Assange, Edward Snowden, and Chelsea Manning are heroes and deserve the respect from every person for doing something that’s consciously sound in the name of freedom and truth. Cases like these should never reach the courts, what they did were not crimes, but acts of true human decency. There are plenty of unjust criticisms about these three people I mentioned above and that’s because the United States has the most effective propaganda machine in the world. The media is the brainwashing the machine they soon to tell a narrative, not the absolute truth, they work hand in hand with the sheeps false “leaders” buying their bull sh*t “hope”! Wake Up America! Assange Extradition Outcome? As this part of the sagas come to an end and hopefully, favors Assange, the final evidence will be given for the remainder of this week but could end a day earlier this Thursday. Assange’s team is arguing this his prosecution, relating to the publication of more than half a million military and diplomatic cables on the WikiLeaks website a decade ago, is political. They say that under former US president Barack Obama, the Department of Justice never pursued the 49-year-old. Assange is facing 18 charges that carry a maximum of 175 years in jail. Judge Baraister will not make a decision until after the United States presidential election. - [Ron Paul Suffers Medical Incident On Live Stream??](https://finflam.com/ron-paul-suffers-medical-incident-on-live-stream%f0%9f%99%8f%f0%9f%8f%bc/): Please pray for former congressman Ron Paul. One of the last few good voices for freedom and liberty. The Godfather may have suffered a stroke today during a live webcast. The incident happened just after 12 p.m. ET on Friday when Paul, who is 85 years old, was speaking about the economy on his YouTube channel. His speech became slurred as he struggled to continue speaking. The YouTube feed was cut short and made private and there was no immediate word on what happened. Fox News said the former congressman was taken to hospital as a precaution. Paul, who served as a U.S. Congressman from Texas for more than 20 years, left office in 2013. He ran for president three times: in 1988 as a Libertarian and in 2008 and 2012 as a Republican. He is one of the good ones & completely unlike today’s conservatives, Ron Paul is the most consistent statesman we have ever had. You’ve taught me so many things and in thank you for that, read my previous article on one of my few political heroes. Get well “Mr. President” we love you and are praying for you??????. - [Ilhan Omar Demands Trump's Resignation the Day Before 9/11](https://finflam.com/ilhan-omar-demands-trumps-resignation-the-day-before-9-11/): Yesterday, Representative Ilhan Omar doubled down on her calls for President Trump’s resignation after he told journalist Bob Woodward that he downplayed the seriousness of the coronavirus in public while telling people in February he knew it was “deadly” and far worse than the flu. Trump Thursday said he didn’t want to panic the country. “I want to show a level of confidence and I want to show strength as a leader,” Trump told reporters Thursday. “There was no lie here, what we’re doing here is leading and we’re leading in the proper way.” “I don’t want to jump up and down and shout ‘death, death’” he added. “I have to lead a country.” What’s really wrong with that Democrats/anti-Trumpers? Panic causes chaos, is that really what critics wanted? If this was such a huge deal why would they not say it when it happened? These Bull Sh*t stories are going to continue to pour out until President Trump wins and beyond. What could he have said that would have changed the behavior of a single American? Ilhan Omar & The Democratic Hypocrisy The hypocrisy from Ilhan Omar, who is a member of the ‘Squad‘, is that she thinks she is unblemished in her public life even with tax fraud allegations, marriage fraud, campaign finance fraud, tax evasion, and supposed ties to a foreign country. Oh wait, the irony is she and her cronies have slammed Trump for his personal life while creating bull sh*t narratives they’ve created about him. In fact, she’s the one who has actually mirrored every single one of those things in her own personal life. The hypocrisy is insane! Where’s the investigation into her? I can’t understand why Democrats are never held accountable, it’s simply swept under the rug. Why does no one else seem to want to know an answer to that? I mean a Democrat and Republican could break a law at the same time in front of a cop and the Republican would go to jail and the Democrat would go home. I’m getting sick of the double standard. Moreover, all of Congress who remained on a taxpayer-paid recess during a global pandemic should resign! The nerve to abandon the American people that pay them is plain cruel. People like Omar, McConnell, and Pelosi have done nothing while still receiving a paycheck. Why do members of Congress seem to think they have no responsibilities during a pandemic or when being pressured overall? Political Hit Jobs Just remember it was Russia and Mueller, then stormy and Avenatti, then it was more phony collusion, then emoluments, then North Korea fear-mongering, yet all of that fell apart because it was fake news. Most of the scientists I saw all said we could lose 2 million people, but yet under the leadership of President Trump we have lost less than 200k so far, one is too many. It’s damn good to be where we are now opposed to where we could’ve been. In January Trump closed borders while Democrats like Schumer called him racist, which is why Pelosi even took a trip to Chinatown saying how safe it was, just bury him politically but she must’ve stopped by her hair salon and git high on fumes. FYI for you Trump haters, you need to realize Barack Obama’s Nobel Peace Prize is as meaningless as Ilhan Omar’s marriage license. - [Fauci Denies Claim that Trump 'Downplayed Coronavirus'](https://finflam.com/fauci-denies-claim-that-trump-downplayed-coronavirus/): The nation’s leading infectious disease expert, Anthony Fauci, insisted he did not “get any sense” that President Trump minimized the severity of the coronavirus pandemic. Audio emerged of the commander in chief telling journalist Bob Woodward earlier this year that he “wanted to always play it down” to avoid stirring panic. Fauci rejected the idea that Trump misleadingly minimized the threat posed by the virus, adding that he never witnessed the president project an improper lack of urgency during press conferences with the White House coronavirus task force. “I don’t recall anything different than in our discussions that we had with the president that he said things quite similar publicly. So I didn’t read the book. I didn’t go over any of the text since it just came out. But you know, in my discussions and the discussions of other task force members with the president, we’re talking about the reality of what was going on, and then, when we would get up in front of the press conferences, which were very, very common after our discussions with the president, he really didn’t say anything different than we discussed when we were with him,” Fauci told Fox News on Wednesday. “So I may not be tuned in to the right thing they’re talking about, but I didn’t see any discrepancies between what he told us and what we told him and what he ultimately came out publicly and said,” he added. Perhaps, just maybe, the hyped tension and animosity portrayed by the media between President Trump and Dr. Fauci doesn’t really exist! Fauci, who is the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, said he didn’t believe that Trump was distorting the severity of the illness to the public. He said that the entire coronavirus taskforce was “straightforward” with the president and that Trump relayed their positions to the public. “When he would go out, I’d hear him discussing the same sort of things. He would often say we just got through with a briefing with the group from the task force and would talk about it. So [the claims from Woodward’s book] may have happened, but I have not seen that kind of distortion,” Fauci said. Woodward’s new book, Rage, included 18 on-the-record interviews with Trump and revealed many unflattering claims about the Trump administration. White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany said Trump chose to do the interviews with Woodward because he is the “most transparent” president in United States history. I really hope these political hit jobs just stop altogether, but it won’t stop because we’re gonna have four more years of President Trump after another win in November. I really don’t want to see what else they throw at him, the political climate is just toxic. - [President Donald Trump Has Been Nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize](https://finflam.com/president-donald-trump-has-been-nominated-for-a-nobel-peace-prize/): The commander in chief has been nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize by someone who’s not a huge Trump supporter, after helping broker a peace deal between Israel and the United Arab Emirates. President Trump was nominated by Christian Tybring-Gjedde, a Fight-wing Norwegian politician who put the US president forward for a nomination, Christian previously did the same thing when Trump went and met with Kim Jung Un at the Singapore summit. Tybring-Gjedde has also criticized Barack Obama for receiving the award when he did nothing to actually deserve the honor. “For his merit, I think he has done more trying to create peace between nations than most other Peace Prize nominees,” Tybring-Gjedde, a four-term member of Parliament who also serves as chairman of the Norwegian delegation to the NATO Parliamentary Assembly, told Fox News in an exclusive interview. Tybring-Gjedde, in his nomination letter to the Nobel Committee, said the Trump administration has played a key role in the establishment of relations between Israel and the UAE. “As it is expected other Middle Eastern countries will follow in the footsteps of the UAE, this agreement could be a game changer that will turn the Middle East into a region of cooperation and prosperity,” he wrote. Also cited in the letter was the president’s “key role in facilitating contact between conflicting parties and … creating new dynamics in other protracted conflicts, such as the Kashmir border dispute between India and Pakistan, and the conflict between North and South Korea, as well as dealing with the nuclear capabilities of North Korea.” Tybring-Gjedde, further, praised Trump for withdrawing a large number of troops from the Middle East. “Indeed, Trump has broken a 39-year-old streak of American Presidents either starting a war or bringing the United States into an international armed conflict. The last president to avoid doing so was Peace Prize laureate Jimmy Carter,” he wrote. Nobel Peace Prize Qualifications A nomination for the Nobel Peace Prize may be submitted by anybody who meets the nomination criteria. A person is eligible to nominate another if they are a members of national assemblies, national governments, a presious prize winner or university professors among others. The UAE and Israel are due to sign the agreement at a ceremony held by Trump next Tuesday. - [Bette Midler Slams Melania Trump With Xenophobic Like Tweets](https://finflam.com/bette-midler-slams-melania-trump-with-xenophobic-like-tweets/): Last week the headline that came out was that singer Bette Midler mocked and made fun of First Lady of the United States Melania Trump after her speech at the RNC. You know what’s crazy that I didn’t see any of it covered on CNN or MSNBC personally, it may have but I watch a lot of news but if I didn’t see it and they really didn’t speak about, how is that not hypocritical? If President Trump would have made those comments the media would have slammed so hard he’d be glued to the wall for making xenophobic comments, isn’t the saying true, “what’s good for the goose is for the gander, ” I guess not for the left apparently. I would love to see both Bette and Melania have a discussion with foreign exchange students from around the world and would bet money Melania comes out on top, especially given the fact she speaks English, French, Slovenian, Italian, German, and Serbo-Croatian but I guess you have to do your homework to figure the simple things out. [democracy id=”80″] Melania a Mail Order Bride? The Grammy Award winner didn’t stop at making fun of the First Lady’s English, she sunk even lower in the pile of shit she stepped in implying Mrs. Trump was a mail order bride, knowing she’s not, why would she do that? Because she’s foreign and has an accent, the hypocrisy from these people is unbelievable. Isn’t it ironic, the hate and disgusts that she says she hates about President Trump for is actually the same reason she’s getting for doing the same thing she claims he does right? Hypocrisy! Midler Gets Heat “As a Mexican immigrant I am very offended at your prejudice!” someone else commented. “My hard-working parents with accents love and value this country! We put everything into what we do and do not expect to be treated unfairly because we may not sound like you! Practice what you preach!” Midler didn’t back down tweeting a defense to the criticisms. We know she wasn’t sorry, she felt the pressure that she probably thought she was absolved from, the liberal medicine they deserve to swallow is extremely sweet, because not long after that I’m sure her publicist told her she better put her ass in gear and recant. Miller has been a critical figure of the Trump administration on an outspoken and consistent basis like last year where she accused the President of paying black supporters to be at his rallies. - [Will a Trump Victory in November Begin a Dynasty for the Trump Family in 2024?](https://finflam.com/will-a-trump-victory-in-november-begin-a-dynasty-for-the-trump-family-in-2024/): If you watched any of last week’s Republican National Convention, one thing stuck out, and that’s family, especially President Trump’s family, If I’m not mistaken the only family member to not speak from his immediate family was Barron Trump. Prior to President Trump winning the presidency in 2016 everyone always thought the future figurehead/heir apparent would be Ivanka Trump because he spoke and boasted about her so much, even looking like his right-hand child, maybe she is! I mean she was the last person to speak at the convention right before he did, maybe he saved the best for last I guess, not sure. The 2020 RNC certainly demonstrated what the future of the GOP for at least, well, the near future is going to look like, check out the other candidates I think we could see run for president on the Republican side of things in 2024, Don and Ivanka made that list too. It’s clear they’re very much much like their father but who’s more like him and which advantage will catapult them to a possible presidency in 2024? [democracy id=”79″] The Trump Children Donald Trump Jr. Where do I start? You’ve heard the term “spitting image” well Don Jr. Is certainly that, mirroring so many characteristics and personality traits from the President. Some children would hate being named after their father given the spotlight and pressure but Don Jr. has thrived and is gaining in popularity especially in conservative circles. Don has tons to prove to his father and family especially since he is the eldest child. Don has stood up to his dad since he was a kid even back to when he was 12 years old, he lashed out at Donald over the Marla Maples fiasco gunning for answers, “How can you say you love us?” not to mention they said Don spit at him during the argument and refused to talk to him for a year.  That fire encompasses who we are as kids, that we can’t escape, we want to be so much different when we get older, at least we tell ourselves, but reality hits different. This shows his strength though. Don has been under pressure from the president even before he was born according to his mother who said Donald was not happy that she wanted to name their first son after him, asking, “what if he’s a loser?” The successful sons of powerful people learn not just to live but to thrive in what may seem like their father’s shadow but will someday disappear and they will be the family’s patriarch. Lawrence Levy, the executive dean of Hofstra University’s National Center for Suburban Studies When I was first introduced to Don Jr. it was on The Apprentice where he sat by his father’s side oozing cockiness and giving off a certain smug attitude looking sharp with the slicked-back hair, reminding of the thick waves I used to dawn. Well not much has changed for Trump’s eldest son and that’s not a bad thing as I think it definitely helps him, yes he does have his father’s playboy ways but the number one thing I see he picked up from his father is his passion! He may be passionate and some would even say combative but people listen when Trump Jr. speaks and at the end of the day that’s a main piece of the pie in politics, get them to listen. Last year Jr. did an interview with Bloomberg Radio where he didn’t rule out the possibility of running for president of the United States later in life, “We have a lot of time… My father decided to get into politics at 68. I’m 41, I’ve got plenty of time.” If he runs against another Trump, know he’d love to defeat Ivanka as Jared buried Don Jr. regarding the Trump Tower meeting where he deflected responsibility and put all the blame on Don. The eldest son and his father do not look kindly on her husband regardless of what he has done lately, they don’t forget what he’s done prior. Eric Trump If one thing is for sure, it’s that Eric Trump is being built for something special and perhaps the future titleholder of the President of the United States may be one of those in 2024. Eric has definitely been criticized for his performance as a leader of the Trump Organization by his father and certainly had his father looking over his shoulders since the President has stepped down as the leader of the Trump Organization to step up as the President of the United States. The President often compares his performance to his sons, saying “I think I’ll do better.” Insiders point out the President gives his son “shit” to keep him on his toes, and that’s not a bad thing as a son or just being a kid, in general, you may not like the tough love, but it does build you, it certainly has me. Eric in particular welcomed the challenge of running the family business. He’d always been the one most interested in construction and architecture, and many in the company assumed that he would take over day-to-day operations when his father retired. Now that he had a chance to prove himself, Eric planned to exploit every opportunity. “The stars have aligned,” he proclaimed. “Our brand is the hottest it has ever been.” It seems it was methodically laid out that way given that Eric Trump is deemed the “builder” or the “money guy” as they’ve been able to pay down “tens of millions of dollars” in debt as they’re better suited financially now to be able to withstand the coronavirus pandemic impact. If you watched Eric Trump’s RNC speech last week you saw the fact that he picked up his father’s ability to speak with extreme conviction, that’s a gift you need in politics, let’s just hope that if he does run and win he’ll able to deliver on those convictions. You may ask, “we’ll aren’t passion and conviction the same things?” No, they aren’t, which is what separates Eric and Don Jr., the differences are in the people, its the way they go about it, Eric is methodically disciplined and firm, where Don is emotionally unpredictably strong. Ivanka Trump When President Trump went to Washington, D.C. his daughter Ivanka left with him. The president’s oldest daughter, who is also a senior West Wing aide may be more like her father than we think as many stories have broken over the past few days. Maryanne Trump Barry, President Donald Trump’s sister, was heard on secret audio recordings made by his niece, Mary Trump, criticizing Ivanka calling her a “mini Donald, ” is that a bad thing? Just two days ago in his first speech since the Republican National Convention, President Trump said Democratic vice presidential nominee Kamala Harris is “not competent” enough to become the first female president, suggesting that his daughter, Ivanka, would be a much better fit. He’s given her the stamp of approval already if you ask me! The Billion dollar princess is even more so like her father given the evil stare down Melania Trump gave her as she introduced her father to accept the parties nomination Thursday at the RNC. Ivanka certainly has the people skills she inherited from her father, she’s certainly able to give herself credibility because she has run the family business, she doesn’t go off script often as her father does but her beauty is certainly a factor that could only help her cement herself as the first female president of the United States of America. I bring up her beauty because those things matter to why people vote, whether or not they’re handsome or have sharp jawlines, some people really do base part of their vote on looks. Not to mention according to the WaPo she raked in $4 million in her first virtual fundraiser so she knows how to bring in money. Out of all the Presidents children, Ivanka certainly has the stamp of approval and the demand from the people to be heard, time will only tell if the “Princess” will take America’s throne of leadership for our great people. Don’t be shocked if Ivanka runs for President as a democrat as her father has even labeled them as “New York liberals” according to a former aide in the White House. Would you even want to vote for another Trump? The choice is yours! Imagine if Ivanka, Eric, and Don Jr. all run in 2024, it’s gonna get VICIOUS especially considering the tension there’s always been between Ivanka and Don Jr. but there’s more between Don Jr. and Jared Kushner as Don doesn’t trust him. - [Princess Diana Statue to be Installed at Kensington Palace for her 60th Birthday](https://finflam.com/princess-diana-statue-to-be-installed-at-kensington-palace-for-her-60th-birthday/): A statue commissioned in 2017 by Prince Harry and Prince William will be installed next year to celebrate the legacy of their mother, Princess Diana. “Our mother touched so many lives. We hope the statue will help all those who visit Kensington Palace to reflect on her life and her legacy,” the statement continued.  Princess Diana was killed in a car accident in Paris on August 31, 1997, Monday is the anniversary marking 23 years since the tragic death of the ‘Queen of Hearts’. Prince William was 15 at the time and Prince Harry was 12. “People think that at the end of the day a man is the only answer. Actually, a fulfilling job is better for me.” Princess Diana The artwork was commissioned to mark the 20th anniversary of Diana’s death but the installation was delayed by the coronavirus pandemic. The statue is to be installed next year on what would have been the late royal’s 60th birthday, on July 1, 2021. This is the best thing to come from the Royal Family this year especially considering everything surrounding Prince Andrew and the entire pedophilia situation. It was reported earlier this year that Prince Andrews’s friend Ghislaine Maxwell would brag about making Princess Diana cry on purpose. That shows the true character of Maxwell and the fact that the family in general let it happen, shows their true worth. I hope they all get what’s coming to them and justice god willing will be served. Here’s hoping the sculpture of the Princess blows people away. - [Vice President Mike Pence Slams Biden at RNC](https://finflam.com/vice-president-mike-pence-slams-biden-at-rnc/): Vice President Mike Pence slammed Joe Biden on the third night of the Republican National Convention at Fort McHenry in Baltimore, saying the Democratic presidential nominee’s proposals would leave Americans unsafe and vulnerable, calling him “a Trojan Horse for the radical left.” “President Donald Trump and I will always support the right of Americans to peaceful protest, but rioting and looting is not peaceful protest, tearing down statues is not free speech, and those who do so will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law,” Pence said. “Last week, Joe Biden didn’t say one word about the violence and chaos engulfing cities across this country, so let me be clear: the violence must stop – whether in Minneapolis, Portland, or Kenosha,” Pence said. The vice president raved about Trump’s economy, boasted about the military being rebuilt, Trump’s ability to negotiate international trade deals while satisfying American needs at home and as a country benefiting from his diplomacy overall that were once ignored by previous administrations purposefully. He went on to applaud the President’s performance regarding the coronavirus pandemic, where he then dubbed Biden a “cheerleader for communist China,” claiming Biden would allow “open borders,” supports “taxpayer funding of abortion” and would back cutting funds to law enforcement agencies.  He claimed that the election would be a “crossroads” for the country, explaining “the choice in this election is whether America remains America.” Perhaps my favorite part of his speech was this but of beauty, “Last week, Joe Biden said that no miracle is coming,” Pence told supporters at Fort McHenry. Mike Pence Winning “Well, what Joe doesn’t seem to understand is that America is a nation of miracles,” he said. “And I’m proud to report that we’re on track to have the world’s first safe, effective coronavirus vaccine by the end of this year.” Overall I thought Pence did a great job strongly supporting the President while looking presidential himself for a possible future run in 2024. But I really did like Mike Pence’s speech tonight on top if being held at Fort McHenry, a land of heroes, our flag is still there. Trace Atkins singing the national anthem a cappella in the place where it was written was awesome to watch too! FYI, voting for Biden is pure Deep State! If you want prosperity, common sense, law & order, a man who cares for minorities with his actions and not with bull shit rhetoric like the democrats have spewed for decades, promising everything but delivering nothing, vote TRUMP, he cares, he’s shown it, he won once and he will win again, we will win more and more with President Trump and we will make America greater than ever before. - [Rose McGowan Slams Democrats as "Frauds" & "Monsters"](https://finflam.com/rose-mcgowan-slams-democrats-as-frauds-monsters/): Actress Rose McGowan has been at the forefront of the “Mee Too” movement slammed Joe Biden and the Democrats after their final day of the convention proceedings taking to twitter. She slammed the Democrats criticizing their performances and false promises over the years saying they’ve delivered nothing even going as far proclaiming some part of a support for President Donald Trump. You be the judge and tell me if I’m reading it wrong. Rose McGowan Fires Back However, the actress did fire back to a reply on Twitter saying, “Did I say I like him? No. I am an equal opportunity hater. American voters/cult members have been hoodwinked for years into believing they have to live with a lesser of two evils. Wake up. Demand more.” Rose McGowan is absolutely correct & Joe Biden supporters are losing their minds over her speaking truth to power. The one thing Democrats hate more than republicans are women who won’t tow the party line. But everyone is attacking her because she doesn’t follow their status quo because it’s not on the script, ironic isn’t it? - [Donald Trump To Pardon Edward Snowden???](https://finflam.com/donald-trump-to-pardon-edward-snowden%f0%9f%87%ba%f0%9f%87%b8/): Yesterday during a press conference President Trump was asked about pardoning Edward Snowden, making it the second time this week he has been asked, the President said, “I’m going to take a look at that very strongly.” [democracy id=”78″] Something that prosecuting whistleblowing “Democratic” President Barack Obama said he wouldn’t consider until Snowden stopped running from the law, that was in 2016. I guess Barack didn’t like the fact that he was revealed to be even dirtier than we thought, I always knew. Edward Snowden is a former contractor for the National Security Agency, who’s been living in exile in Moscow since fleeing the U.S. six years ago after revealing/leaking information on the nation’s most secretive spy agencies and their programs. Including government eavesdropping and illegal wirerapping all communications of Americans, in which they, the government, and its deep state representatives denied. Trump said he is “not that aware of the Snowden situation,” but that people on both the left and the right are divided over the former contractor. “It seems to be a split decision,” he said. “Many people think he should be somehow treated differently, and other people think he did very bad things.” Snowden is an American hero who revealed the government’s dirty secrets to the world and cemented what we knew to be fact, and that’s that our government has been practicing Orwellian big brother warfare on its own citizens. Federal prosecutors filed a criminal complaint against Snowden in 2013, charging him with theft, “unauthorized communication of national defense information” and “willful communication of classified communications intelligence information to an unauthorized person.” Edward Snowden! The freedom fighter expressed his approval of the President’s change of heart as he once labeled Snowden a “traitor” and even said he could be “executed” for his actions, either way, I feel this needs to happen and millions around the world feel the exact same way. #FreeSnowden Here’s hoping the President will do the same with Julian Assange who is obviously the major key in the release of all those documents since he is the founder of WikiLeaks who is currently waiting to be extradited to the United States. At one point the conditions Assange is in were so bad 60 doctors urged the British prison that’s holding him to release him. #FreeAssange Chelsea Manning is also being held without bail because she is not willing to cooperate with the government in its case against Julian Assange. #FreeChelsea Not everyone is happy about this potential pardon to Snowden, and that’s former U.S. ambassador to the United Nations Susan Rice who served under President Obama, she was also on the shortlist for Joe Biden’s VP. Go to Hell Susan and all your globalist friends and stick it, their time is over. Snowden should be allowed to return to the U.S. and Assange and Manning set free without facing criminal charges. Their revelations were vital to a much-needed reckoning of government overreach around the globe. - [Steve Irwin's Daughter Bindi Irwin Pregnant with First Child](https://finflam.com/steve-irwins-daughter-bindi-irwin-pregnant-with-first-child/): 22-year-old Bindi Irwin announced on Instagram that she and 23-year-old Chandler are expecting their first child together.  The couple got engaged in July 2019 and tied the knot in a secret ceremony, which took place at Australia Zoo on the Queensland Sunshine Coast in March 2020. Congratulations again to the soon-to-be family of three. Her brother Robert walked her down the aisle. It’s crazy the little girl who went from losing a father to memorializing him at his funeral and honoring the wildlife legend through her work has grown up. Steve would be proud. I wouldn’t be surprised if she named the child Steve to further memorialize her hero, as that would certainly mean so much for his fans worldwide as well. I remember being a kid watching her as a baby on the show. Much time has passed, I can’t believe Steve Irwin’s baby is having a baby. Both of the Irwin kids seem pretty happy, well-adjusted, and intelligent. Whatever, Steve and his wife did, they did a very good job. The world will always love the crocodile hunter. Rest Easy Crocodile Hunter? - [Rachael Ray's Home In Flames](https://finflam.com/rachael-rays-home-in-flames/): According to Warren County Sherrif’s, Rachel Ray’s Lake Luzerne home has gone up in flames and it, legit, looks like the final scenes from a horror movie where the last victim manages to escape and torches everything behind them, hoping to kill the evil inside. Firefighters began battling the blaze on Chuckwagon Trail at around 8 p.m. In a statement, representatives of Ray confirmed there were no injuries though the extent of the damage is unknown. Rachael, her husband and their dog Bella are safe. The house is unfortunately damaged and we don’t yet know to what extent. Charlie DougiellRepresentitive of Rachael Ray Ray has been making meals at her Luzerne home since the COVID-19 pandemic broke out, no word if she left the oven on. - [Trump Buries Scaramucci After Attacks on Republicans and Supporters](https://finflam.com/trump-buries-scaramucci-after-attacks-on-republicans-and-supporters/): Well, President Trump is Pissed…and the war of words with Anthony Scaramucci, the former White House Communications Director continues. As pointed out above the two have had a history of back and forth as Scaramucci said President Trump’s “well wishes” to Ghislaine Maxwell was code to send her so she doesn’t rat put the Presidents dirty deeds, ‘Mooch’ also just endorsed Joe Biden as his favored 2020 candidate. But I guess you are who keep, just look below! The Scaramucci Interview Donald Trump called Scaramucci  ‘a loser’ who ‘made a fool out of himself’ during his 11 days at the White House after he declared his support for Joe Biden and criticized the president during an interview on Fox News with host Steve Hilton. The ‘Mooch’ ended up burying President Trump, Republicans, the future for the GOP and ripped the President on every bit of his performance during his time as commander in chief. Number one, the economy is upside down. You had 13% unemployment for the African American community. Number two, he’s politicized the science around the pandemic….and the last thing in the most important thing for me, about the Republican Party, we are shrinking, and so in order to expand the tent, we have to reframe and reengineer the Republican Party,’ said Scaramucci, who recently declared his support for Democratic candidate Joe Biden.  Anthony Scaramucci criticizing President Trump on Fox News with Steve Hilton The ‘Mooch’ fired back and went low, not sure if effective but low using the number of Americans who have died due to coronavirus as props to combat President Trump’s twitter rebuttal. The Loser is you: 162,000 dead, 40 million American jobs lost on your watch. We are tired of all of the losing. We wanted you to succeed but you are an abject failure. Thankfully it will be over on 11/3. America will heal and rebuild,’ he wrote.  Anthony Scaramucci’s Rebuttal Towards President Trump’s criticism of his administration on Fox News - [Professor Allan Lichtman Predicts Joe Biden Will Win Presidential Election](https://finflam.com/professor-allan-lichtman-predicts-joe-biden-will-win-presidential-election/): Allan Lichtman, a political historian who teaches at American University in Washington, D.C., became famous for correctly predicting President Donald Trump’s upset win four years ago. But in a new interview with The New York Times, Lichtman makes the case that Trump appears very unlikely to win a second term as the country has been racked for months by the coronavirus pandemic, high unemployment, and civil unrest. Using his “13 Keys to the White House” strategy Lichtman has correctly predicted every presidential election winner since 1984. Lichtman goes through multiple factors that he says are “keys” to predicting outcomes of presidential races, including the fact that Trump’s party lost the House of Representatives in 2018, the economy has entered into a recession, and there has been “considerable” social unrest over the past three months. “The keys predict that Trump will lose the White House,” he said. Watch the video below. My Response to Allan Lichtman Is Allan Lichtman’s talisman about to be chopped? Trump is a President like no other, this election will be an election like no other. The hype about Allan Lichtman is worrisome for Trump supporters who were banking on him particularly because he has called every election since 1984, but it was only in the 2000 and 2016 elections that were in serious doubt at the end. It’s almost as if the Democrats looked at his criteria and crafted a perfect earthquake and truly outdone themselves. The long term damage done is incalculable. How many deaths made it worth the cost? Honestly I think this country is getting what it deserves. To a degree, it appears sort of appears as if everything is orchestrated, from the Pandemic to the unrest as legitimate as they are. What’s more interesting is Helmut Norpoth predicts a 91% chance of a Trump victory and predicts he will get 362 electoral votes, making an electoral map that looks absurd as this. Who do we believe? To be completely fair the Helmut Norpoth model was also completed in early March, to put that in perspective, the U.S. wasn’t even in lockdown for COVID in early March. Professor & Political Scientist Helmut Norpoth accurately predicted Trump’s 2016 victory a full 9 months before the election. He says President Trump has a 91% chance of winning in November and this was declared on Lou Dobbs in July. Professor Lichtman did warn about foreign interference from Russia or other outside factors that could undermine the election yet he did not mention the fact that Project Veritas video where the whistleblowers from google came out and said the company was going to prevent President Trump from winning in the fall. Look for the biggest upset in political history to strike twice by the same man who defeated the deep state once before in President ‘Teflon’ Don in November, victory will be ours. - [Rashida Tlaib Declares 'Squad' Is Here To Stay After Primary Win](https://finflam.com/rashida-tlaib-declares-squad-is-here-to-stay-after-primary-win/): Squad member and Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib wins the challenge for her House seat in a rematch against the woman she defeated two years ago in the 13th district in Michigan. Tlaib, one of the first two Muslim women in Congress, easily secured likely re-election to the 13th District in and around Detroit. Her opponent in Tuesday’s primary was Detroit City Council President President Brenda Jones, who lost by 1 percentage point in 2018 when the primary field was larger. Jones on the same day defeated Tlaib to later fill out the remainder of John Conyers’ term. Tlaib, 44, will face an underdog Republican candidate in November. “Let it be known that in the 13th District, just like in communities across our country, we are done with establishment politics that put corporations first,” Tlaib said in a victory statement. “If I was considered the most vulnerable member of the Squad, I think it’s safe to say the Squad is here to stay, and it’s only getting bigger.” Tlaib said her win was an endorsement for progressive policies, such as “Medicare-for-All” and a Green New Deal. - [President Trump, to Deliver Convention Speech from White House?](https://finflam.com/president-trump-to-deliver-convention-speech-from-white-house/): President Trump suggested an interesting alternative to the Republican National Convention this morning, he said he is considering delivering his Republican National Convention speech from the White House. The announcement comes after he scrapped his plans to deliver the speech in Charlotte, North Carolina. “Well we are thinking about it. It would be easiest from the standpoint of security,” he said during an interview with “Fox and Friends.” “We are thinking about doing it from the White House because there’s no movement. It’s easy, and I think it’s a beautiful setting and we are thinking about that. It’s certainly one of the alternatives. It’s the easiest alternative, I think it’s a beautiful alternative.” Congress members Matt Gaetz and Jim Jordan will also be making speeches, Trump said, “I will probably do mine live from the White House,” adding “If for some reason somebody had difficulty with it, I could go someplace else.” Criticism For White House Convention! Trump giving his convention speech on the South Lawn is the clearest conceivable violation of the Hatch Act, according to critics. 100s of White House staffers would also be violating it, not to mention charges of criminal appropriation of Congressional funds for political purposes. He has a hotel literally blocks away. Why can’t he give the speech from there? The President should be able to legally give his convention speech from one of his own properties, which would make sense and it’s self-advertisement that he loves, as long as it’s not a conflict of interest. I know he does fundraisers there, so presumably, it’s not in violation of his lease once you start to actually lay it all out. - [President Trump Suggests Jeffrey Epstein May Have Been Killed](https://finflam.com/president-trump-suggests-jeffrey-epstein-may-have-been-killed/): During the interview with Axios that aired last night in HBO President Trump suggested that Jeffrey Epstein may have been killed. The interview was conducted by Jonathan Swan who brought Ghislaine Maxwell and President Trump’s bizarre “well wishes” from a few weeks ago, he stood his ground and threw in a mother of a wrench into the whole ordeal regarding Jeffrey Epstein. Trump says her “boyfriend” Epstein was “either killed or committed suicide” while in jail, and that he wished her good luck, again, further saying to let prosecutors prove she’s guilty. The reporter follows up by asking if he thinks she could also die while in custody, and President Trump seems to confirm that’s where his head’s at. He says he’s not wishing anything bad upon her. Several medical examiners retained by the family concluded three fractures in Epstein’s neck were more consistent with strangulation than with hanging leading to the murder theory. President Trump on John Lewis Trump did not take the opportunity to honor the legacy of the late congressman John Lewis in the interview, saying only that Lewis made a “big mistake” by not coming to his inauguration. However, the left is labeling this as he completely shunned and disregarded the life of the congressman, but people need to understand if you don’t like somebody, you just don’t like somebody. Why be fake because he died? That’s phony. Regardless, I’m pretty certain President Trump has a notebook, or a shit list, filled with every perceived snub he’s ever experienced. He’s that kind of person and I don’t blame him. - [Anthony Scaramucci Says Trump is Sending "Codes" To Ghislaine Maxwell to Protect Him](https://finflam.com/anthony-scaramucci-says-trump-is-sending-codes-to-ghislaine-maxwell-to-protect-him/): The feud between former White House Communications Director Anthony Scaramucci and President Trump continues as Scaramucci calls Trump’s “well wishes” to Ghislaine Maxwell was code for her not to expose his secrets, according to The Independent. Anthony Scaramucci was Trump’s Communications Director for 10 days in 2017. In a tweet on Wednesday, Scaramucci wrote: “She has the goods on him. He is signaling ‘please don’t talk.’” Now, this isn’t out of the ordinary for Anthony Scaramucci to take shots at the President as he appears to be on a mission to destroy the President. Scaramucci has called his supporters a cult, equating the current coronavirus pandemic to his Vietnam saying it’s “over” for him, while recently endorsing Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden and calling Biden more Republican than President Trump. Do you agree with Anthony Scaramucci or are the President’s comments taken out of context? “I haven’t really been following it too much,” Trump told journalists during the July 21st press briefing regarding Maxwell. “I just wish her well, frankly. I’ve met her numerous times over the years, especially since I lived in Palm Beach, and I guess they lived in Palm Beach. But I wish her well.” It is odd as this really was the first instance where the President clearly admitted he had a relationship of some sort with Ghislaine Maxwell. Prior to this when President had been prompted about either Epstein or Maxwell he downplayed them completely. The former child procurer as of now currently faces charges of child sex trafficking, enticement of minors, and perjury, and was denied bail by a judge at a federal court in Manhattan last week. Maxwell has pleaded not guilty to all federal charges and her trial is now scheduled to begin in July 2021, and she faces a prison sentence of 35 years if convicted. - [Michael Cohen Released From Prison](https://finflam.com/michael-cohen-released-from-prison/): Michael Cohen was released from federal prison this afternoon just a day after a judge ruled he was thrown in jail as “retaliation” for planning to write a tell-all book about President Trump. The same judge also ruled that it’s Cohen’s First Amendment right to write about President Trump, agreeing with his lawyers that he was wrongly sent back to prison after making public statements critical of President Donald Trump. Cohen was ordered back to prison on July 9 after probation authorities said he refused to sign a form banning him from publishing the book or communicating publicly in other manners, U.S. District Judge Alvin K. Hellerstein said during a telephone conference. Why would the Bureau of Prisons ask for something like this … unless there was a retaliatory purpose? U.S. District Judge Alvin K. Hellerstein Should there be legal repercussions against Barr for misuse of the court system? Hellerstein ordered Michael Cohen released from prison to home confinement by 2 p.m. on Friday. B.O.P. Responds to Michael Cohen The Bureau of Prisons issued a spirited defense of its intentions after the ruling Thursday, calling any assertion that the reimprisonment of Cohen “was a retaliatory action is patently false.” It said the terms of his home confinement were determined by the U.S. Probation Office, which is run by the courts, rather than the bureau. “During this process, Mr. Cohen refused to agree to the terms of the program, specifically electronic monitoring. In addition, he was argumentative, was attempting to dictate the conditions of his monitoring, including conditions relating to self-employment, access to media, use of social media and other accountability measures,” the statement said. The Bureau of Prisons also said it was not uncommon for it to place restrictions on inmates’ contact with the media. Still, it said Cohen’s refusal to agree to those conditions or his intent to publish a book played “no role whatsoever” in his return to prison. In a written declaration, Cohen said his book “will provide graphic and unflattering details about the President’s behavior behind closed doors,” including a description of anti-Semitic and “virulently racist remarks” against Black leaders including President Barack Obama and Nelson Mandela, South Africa’s first Black president. - [Geraldo Rivera - Ghislaine Maxwell is a Victim of "Woke Politics"](https://finflam.com/geraldo-rivera-ghislaine-maxwell-is-a-victim-of-woke-politics/): Geraldo Rivera is certainly catching flack for a tweet he sent out this morning regarding a serial child procurer in Ghislaine Maxwell. Yesterday President Trump spoke about Ghislaine Maxwell at a briefing on Tuesday. The event was meant to be the first of his new daily Coronavirus updates, which had been discontinued. I just wish her well, frankly, I’ve met her numerous times over the years, especially since I lived in Palm Beach and I guess they lived in Palm Beach… but I wish her well, whatever it is. President Trump’s response on Ghislaine Maxwell Geraldo came to the President’s bizarre defense after a statement he made on Ghislaine Maxwell in a press briefing. He was “brave” to offer well wishes to accused sex trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell. And Rivera didn’t stop there, saying the pre-trial detention of Jeffrey Epstein’s alleged procurer of underage girls is just “woke politics.” Questions for Geraldo Rivera! Now it seems as if Gerald I Rivers may be arguing that Ghislaine’s more recent crimes don’t exist, and she should be off the hook because you should be able to get away with sex trafficking if they don’t catch you in the first 25 years after you do it. Am I wrong? Is all this out of context? Regardless, if Rivera does believe that, the law is not on his side. Sexual battery of a minor under the age of 16 has no statute of limitations in Florida. Maxwell has been indicted for multiple counts of sex trafficking of minors. Numerous victims have come forward to testify against her but he’s concerned about her image in the press? Are President Trump and Geraldo Rivera support Ghislaine Maxwell with their comments? Two men who know her, knew Epstein and they wish her well, are they involved? Too early to tell. Does their approach make them look bad? Yes, not to mention it comes off as some type of approval of her Guilt. If she’s innocent of facilitating child rape, then why was she hiding out in a remote New Hampshire town? They, the deep state, are going to have her die of something. She’s facing a long time in prison, so she has nothing to lose. They have everything to lose. If I were her I’d look at coffins right now. Prisons are full of COVID 19 now. Very convenient. Then a blood clot. Who is involved? I don’t care just tell the absolute truth in everyone. I pray to God President Trump isn’t involved with Epstein and Maxwell’s dealings with children and has never done anything, it would crush me especially as much of an advocate as I’ve been for him. Geraldo Responds Perhaps Geraldo’s tweet was coming from a criminal justice perspective. - [Remembering Robin Williams - Choose Your Favorite Film!](https://finflam.com/remembering-robin-williams-choose-your-favorite-film/): Yesterday on July 21, 2020, would’ve been the 69th birthday of beloved actor Robin Williams. Williams committed suicide on August 11, 2014, after battling several life-altering issues. Please select your choice or feel free to write in your favorite Robin Williams performance in the poll below! [democracy id=”76″] I can’t believe it’s been six years! Robin oozed a bright powerful energy, so much that he gave so much of his gifts to the world to fulfill our voids. How sad we couldn’t have helped this man who had his struggles and was destined to face those struggles alone. He made the world a happier place. We miss you, Robin. It’s always sad to watch a talented actor leave this earth so early, but Robin Williams was different. His passing has left a huge void in this world at least for me it did. A void that everyone is still very conscious of to this day. You’re only given one little spark of madness. If you lose that, you’re nothing. Robin Williams Robin Williams’ Sickness? Robin suffered from depression was given three years to live with Parkinson’s disease and sadly finding out he had Lewy Body Dementia (2nd most common dementia) certainly would’ve added to it. He was battling an extremely debilitating disease that robs those afflicted with it of both mental capacities and physical capacities as well. The diagnosis after the autopsy seemed to explain the hallucinations that his wife said he was suffering from too. Dementia is such a cruel & devastating diagnosis. Favorite Robin Williams Performance? Is there any performance he didn’t nail? From his 80’s standup shows were SO GOOD omg, and Jumanji, Mrs. Doubtfire, Flubber, Good Will Hunting, Good Morning Vietnam, Patch Adams, Bicentennial Man, Mork and Mindy among dozens of other performances. Even some of his last work like the dog character he voiced was ALWAYS HILARIOUS. Comic genius is an overused compliment that falls short for Robin Williams. He made us laugh so very hard and so very often every time we watched him perform. The tragedy is he was so unhappy and pained while we all thought his ever-present smile meant he was sitting on top of the world. Not to mention how can anyone forget his phenomenal appearances on late-night talk shows, something I watch with my stepdad all the time and enjoy. Everything was a prop and he wouldn’t sit still, they just had to let him go, especially Carson. He was always encouraging others to have a sense of humor, something lacking in the world today. Don’t take yourself so seriously. If you can’t laugh at yourself and appreciate all of our frailties and flaws, it’s YOU who should recognize and come to peace with your brokenness. I think the saddest people always try their hardest to make people happy because they know what it’s like to feel absolutely worthless and they don’t want anyone else to feel like that. Robin Williams - [Kanye West Drops Out of 2020 Presidential Race](https://finflam.com/kanye-west-drops-out-of-2020-presidential-race/): Kanye West‘s bid for the presidency in 2020 is officially over just two weeks after throwing his hat in the race. West, 43, has not publicly commented on whether his run for the presidency is continuing, but he was serious enough to hire 180 people who needed to collect 132, 781 signatures by July 15 to make it in the ballot as a third-party candidate. Steve Kramer, a get-out-the-vote specialist who runs a firm that helps candidates with their campaigns, said he was hired to help West get on the ballot in Florida and South Carolina and was in the process of gathering signatures. He said that West’s team was “working over weekend there, formalizing the FEC and other things that they’ve got to do when you have a lot of corporate lawyers involved.” However, it looks like the plan was just too overwhelming because, according to Kramer, Kanye is now out of the race. “He’s out,” he said. “I’ll let you know what I know once I get all our stuff canceled. We had over 180 people out there today.” He later told the Intelligencer that the staff were told the drive to get on the ballot was over, on the same day that West tweeted a pictured of himself registering to vote in Wyoming.  Kramer added that West’s newly-hired team was upset about the end of his campaign, stating that the mix of volunteers and paid workers were looking forward to his run. Kanye could’ve gained steam with many people you’d be surprised by who actually agree with an anti-abortion and anti vaccination policy platform. “I have nothing good or bad to say about Kanye,” added Kramer. “Everyone has their personal decision about why they make decisions. Running for president has to be one of the hardest things for someone to actually contemplate at that level.” - [Is Joe Biden Going to Pick Obama as His Vice President?](https://finflam.com/is-joe-biden-going-to-pick-obama-as-his-vice-president/): Are the Democrats so desperate that they’d throw everything at Donald Trump including having 2020 Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden choose Barack Obama as his number 2 in command? Originally the Constitution did not have any term limits on being the president, but that all changed after President Roosevelt became the first and last president to win four consecutive presidential elections. Because of him, the Constitution was ratified in 1951 and the 22nd amendment was born limiting a person to only two terms as president. Is it that cut and dry? Well, it doesn’t specifically say someone can’t be president more than two terms, solely that they cannot be elected president more than twice. No person shall be elected to the office of the President more than twice, and no person who has held the office of President, or acted as President, for more than two years of a term to which some other person was elected President shall be elected to the office of the President more than once. United States Constitution – 22nd Amendment With the 22nd amendment not specifically saying you can’t be president more than twice, this could possibly mean that the Democrats may have a way in with Obama at Biden’s side. On the flip side, someone could argue if you vote for Biden then you’re voting Obama too, seems obvious to me. With Biden being 77 years old and clearly not having his whits, just my opinion, the Democrats could clearly be pushing a know political figure as their proverbial hail mary to actually have the vice president be the person in charge especially if Biden takes office and steps down because he’s not mentally fit to fulfill the duties of the president. An incident to that magnitude would not constitutionally disqualify Barack Obama. So, in short: Yes, Joe Biden can name Barack Obama as his running mate. It’s even conceivable that, if they won, they could argue their case before Congress to be seated as president and Vice President. Is Becoming President Again the End Game for Obama? Perhaps Biden might spin the narrative instead and tell voters he’s going to promise voters he will nominate Obama to fill the first vacancy on the Supreme Court after Jan. 20. Biden’s possible plan would certainly shift the balance of the U.S. Senate from Republican to Democratic and away from that evil bastard Mitch McConnell, which would be payback as many on the left believe that the Kentucky Senator stole a court seat from Obama in 2016. Anyways this is a Trump haters wet dream, but even with old Bary I still can’t see anyone defeating the ‘Teflon Don’. Moreover, just the agony of thinking of seeing Barack Obama all the time on the supreme court would be hell and that could last for decades. Obama would definitely be working that conspiracy narrative as he would then being President, a member of Congress, and then a supreme court justice under his belt. But look for a Republican-controlled Congress to impeach a supreme court judge if this actually happened. - [Roger Stone Granted Clemency by President Trump](https://finflam.com/roger-stone-granted-clemency-by-president-trump/): President Trump commuted the prison sentence of his longtime friend Roger Stone on Friday after Stone was convicted of crimes that included lying to Congress in part, prosecutors said, to protect the President. The announcement came just days before Stone was set to report to a federal prison in Georgia. “Roger Stone is a victim of the Russia Hoax that the Left and its allies in the media perpetuated for years in an attempt to undermine the Trump Presidency,” said Kayleigh McEnany, the White House press secretary. “There was never any collusion between the Trump Campaign, or the Trump Administration, with Russia.” Stone was convicted in November of seven charges including lying to Congress, witness tampering, and obstructing a congressional committee proceeding as part of former special counsel Robert Mueller’s Russia investigation. Among the things he misled Congress about were his communications with Trump campaign officials communications that prosecutors said Stone hid out of his desire to protect Trump. Trump’s move spares Stone from having to serve prison time after Judge Amy Berman Jackson sentenced Stone in February to 40 months in prison. Stone’s attorney, Grant Smith, applauded the President Friday for “this act of mercy.” “Mr. Stone is incredibly honored that President Trump used his awesome and unique power under the Constitution of the United States for this act of mercy. Mr. and Mrs. Stone appreciate all the consideration the President gave to this matter,” Smith said. Trump’s decision to pardon his friend and political adviser is what justice needs in spite of years of not being able to handle a loss handed down by President Trump. Trump’s administration has ensured Americans that for many months the true reasons and origins of the Mueller investigation would come to light, and that’s what’s happening. This is an effort to rewrite the history of the Mueller investigation. This has included selective declassification of intelligence materials, a ramped-up counter-investigation into the origins of the Russia probe, and attempts to drop the case against Michael Flynn which proved it was a witch-hunt thanks to Comey’s cronies and their notes. Roger Stone Backlash It’s no secret that the big hitters on the left would come out and show their disapproval of Stone’s commuted sentence, the left hasn’t held back yet. House Intelligence Chair Adam Schiff calls President Trump’s commutation of Roger Stone’s prison sentence “among the most offensive to the rule of law and principles of justice.” Even Cory Booker came out on Twitter criticizing the decision. - [Former Fox News Anchor Shepard Smith Headed to CNBC](https://finflam.com/former-fox-news-anchor-shepard-smith-headed-to-cnbc/): Former Fox News anchor Shepard Smith who is 56 is going to CNBC to anchor a new 7 p.m. newscast. On top of being lead anchor, Smith will also be the executive editor of the news program. The network said the show will launch in the fall but didn’t give a premiere date. Shepard Smith, who quit last year after clashes with Fox News colleagues, has signed on to anchor a new one-hour evening news show called “The News with Shepard Smith,” CNBC announced. CNBC has been exploring new scheduling strategies for the post-market hours, and Smith appears to be part of that. Smith was with Fox News since 1996. “Gathering and reporting the news has been my life’s work, … I am honored to continue to pursue the truth, both for CNBC’s loyal viewers and for those who have been following my reporting for decades in good times and in bad.” “We aim to deliver a nightly program that, in some small way, looks for the signal in all the noise,” CNBC chairman Mark Hoffman said in a statement. “We’re thrilled that Shep, who’s built a career on an honest fight to find and report the facts, will continue his pursuit of the truth at CNBC.” Smith said that Hoffman “presented me with CNBC’s vision for a fact-based, hour-long evening news program with the mission to cut through the static to deliver facts, in context and with perspective. I know I found a great home for my newscast.” It’ll be interesting to see who MSNBC will replace Chris Matthews with by the end of the year. - [Teacher Mary Kay Letourneau Dead at 58 Years Old](https://finflam.com/teacher-mary-kay-letourneau-dead-at-58-years-old/): Mary Kay Letourneau, the former teacher who was convicted of 2nd-degree rape of a child after engaging in sexual relations with her then 12-year-old student, has died of cancer, her attorney says. The 58-year-old Letourneau died of Stage 4 colon cancer tuesday. The former Seattle teacher was convicted in 1997 of 2nd-degree rape of a child after admitting to having a sexual relationship with her 6th grade student Vili Fualaau. She was 34, he was 12-years-old. At the same time, she was married and had four children with her first husband. Letourneau became pregnant with Fualaau’s children twice before he was 15-years-old. She was released from prison in 2004 & they were married in 2005 but later divorced in August of 2019. Mary Kay Letourneau Backstory Letourneau’s story began in June 1996 when police discovered her and Vili Fualaau in a minivan parked at the Des Moines Marina. At the time, she was a married 34-year-old mother of four. Letourneau first met Fualaau when he was a student in her second-grade class at Shorewood Elementary School in Burien. On February 25, 1997, following a tip, police interviewed Fualaau. Letourneau was then pulled out of a teacher’s meeting and arrested for statutory rape. In August 1997, in an agreement with prosecutors, Letourneau pleaded guilty to child rape in exchange for a 3-month jail sentence and probation. Judge Linda Lau accepted the deal on condition that Letourneau have no contact with Fualaau. By that time, Letourneau had given birth to Fualaau’s daughter. After three months, she was released, but Seattle police officers later found Letourneau and Fualaau in a car. Letourneau is arrested for a probation violation in February 1998. My Take Listen I understand her children are now motherless and I feel for them, but that does not change the fact that she was a predator. She robbed him of his adolescence, we cannot normalize this. Meanwhile, if you really look into this and you know about pizzagate, She is the daughter of a US Congressman along with two brother brothers Sr. Advisors to Presidents (Inspector General & Deputy Counsel). - [Has Abortion Reached Pandemic Levels?](https://finflam.com/has-abortion-reached-pandemic-levels/): I’m sick and tired of hearing people saying that it’s a woman’s right to have an abortion, solely because she’s a woman, yet those are the same people who preach equality for all. Hypocritical right? [democracy id=”73″] Well, I also think it’s hypocritical and wrong for people to be certain religions specifically Christians, as I am Catholic, and be out there in the world dogging pro-choice people but are silently having or paying for abortions to be done. How are those females and males any more Christian if they did it simply because they wanted to. Meanwhile, these are the same people shaming those outspoken about it who’ve had them done. It’s nonsense. There have been over 60 million babies aborted since Roe v. Wade here in the United States, what about this not on a pandemic level? An epidemic is defined by Webster as “an outbreak of disease that spreads quickly and affects many individuals at the same time.” A pandemic is a type of epidemic (one with greater range and coverage), an outbreak of a disease that occurs over a wide geographic area and affects an exceptionally high proportion of the population. While a pandemic may be characterized as a type of epidemic, you would not say that an epidemic is a type of pandemic. Are Abortionists Morally Regressive? If somebody says it’s the woman’s right to choose and solely has the power of that choice, isn’t that unfair to the other party involved especially if the partner had consensual sex with them? I hear those arguments like wait what! If you are such an advocate for equality and women’s rights, what are you doing to a potential young girl in that womb who could grow up and be the gift God sent the world? You take away an opportunity from them to exercise those rights you yourself have practiced and possibly fought for, what sense does that make? Now as a libertarian I do not find this constitutional issue conflicting. It’s true your rights are your rights unless you are using your rights to impede on other individuals. If it’s not for incest, rape, the health of the baby, or the well being of the mother, why are they having them? Maybe if the adoption process and adoption homes were better gutted the entirety of things would flow much better, but that’s not the reality we live in. But hey maybe with a generation of people to come who get to live, they may be able to change all of that. I know abortion isn’t the answer and adoption doesn’t always work out, but a parent taking the chance to realize the baby deserves to live they too can have a choice. This is a topic that can make you feel torn in actuality and it’s not a topic you should want to be right on wholeheartedly because things aren’t always black and white. As a catholic and a libertarian, it’s conflicting because it’s knowing that abortion is murder especially when it has nothing to with the reasons above but also knowing that birth control and contraceptives protect life and prevent it. [democracy id=”75″] Abortion Access There is no national requirement for data submission or reporting from States regarding abortions that take place in this country. It’s important to note that if you research abortion statistics When conducting research on abortion statistics, you’ll find two sets of them. One set is from the Centers for Disease Control, and the other is from the Guttmacher Institute—the “independent research arm” of the Planned Parenthood Federation of America. The Guttmacher Institute is the only entity that strives to count all abortions in the U.S., making inquiries of individual providers by private research which makes their numbers more accurate. In fact, California, New Hampshire, Maryland, and New York, where high numbers of abortions occur, are not included in CDC figures. Guttmacher noted that almost 400 state laws restricting abortion access were enacted between 2011 and 2017, but it said these laws were not the main force behind the overall decline in abortions. It said 57 percent of the nationwide decline occurred in the 18 states, plus the District of Columbia, that did not enact any new restrictions. Here’s where abortion access in America stands as of right now, according to the Guttmacher Institute: Physician and Hospital Requirements: 39 states require an abortion to be performed by a licensed physician. 19 states require an abortion to be performed in a hospital after a specified point in the pregnancy, and 17 states require the involvement of a second physician after a specified point. Gestational Limits: 43 states prohibit abortions, generally except when necessary to protect the woman’s life or health, after a specified point in pregnancy. “Partial-Birth” Abortion: 21 states have laws in effect that prohibit “partial-birth” abortion. 3 of these laws apply only to postviability abortions. Public Funding: 16 states use their own funds to pay for all or most medically necessary abortions for Medicaid enrollees in the state. 33 states and the District of Columbia prohibit the use of state funds except in those cases when federal funds are available: where the woman’s life is in danger or the pregnancy is the result of rape or incest. In defiance of federal requirements, South Dakota limits funding to cases of life endangerment only. Coverage by Private Insurance: 12 states restrict coverage of abortion in private insurance plans, most often limiting coverage only to when the woman’s life would be endangered if the pregnancy were carried to term. Most states allow the purchase of additional abortion coverage at an additional cost. Refusal: 45 states allow individual health care providers to refuse to participate in an abortion. 42 states allow institutions to refuse to perform abortions, 16 of which limit refusal to private or religious institutions. State-Mandated Counseling: 18 states mandate that women be given counseling before an abortion that includes information on at least one of the following: the purported link between abortion and breast cancer (5 states), the ability of a fetus to feel pain (13 states) or long-term mental health consequences for the woman (8 states). Waiting Periods: 26 states require a woman seeking an abortion to wait a specified period of time, usually 24 hours, between when she receives counseling and the procedure is performed. 13 of these states have laws that effectively require the woman make two separate trips to the clinic to obtain the procedure. Parental Involvement: 37 states require some type of parental involvement in a minor’s decision to have an abortion.  27 states require one or both parents to consent to the procedure, while 10 require that one or both parents be notified. One significant trend documented in the report: People who have abortions are increasingly relying on medication rather than surgery. Medication abortion, making use of the so-called abortion pill, accounted for 39 percent of all abortions in 2017, up from 29 percent in 2014. The report, which focuses on data from 2017, does not chronicle the flurry of sweeping abortion bans that were enacted in the past year or so in several GOP-controlled states, including a near-total ban in Alabama and five bills that would ban abortion after a fetal heartbeat is detected, as early as six weeks into pregnancy. None of those bans has taken effect; their backers hope that litigation over the laws might eventually lead to a Supreme Court ruling weakening or overturning Roe v. Wade. President Trump even distanced himself after a while from the Alabama law basically banning abortion altogether. He said he was pro-life with three exceptions in regard to abortion, “rape, incest and protecting the life of the mother.” [democracy id=”74″] Abortion Numbers More than 50% of women obtaining abortions in the U.S. are in their 20’s: women aged 20-24 obtain 34% of all abortions; Teenagers obtain 17%; and girls under 15 account for 0.2%. Many abortion patients reported religious affiliation with 24% being Catholic, 17% were mainline Protestant, 13% were evangelical Protestant, and 8% identified with some other religion. Thirty-eight percent of patients had no religious affiliation.  While white women obtain 39% of all abortions, their abortion rate is well below that of minority women. Black women are more than 3 times as likely as white women to have an abortion, and Hispanic women are roughly 2 times as likely. Some 75% of abortion patients in 2014 were poor or low-income. Twenty-six percent of patients had incomes of 100–199% of the federal poverty level and 49% had incomes of less than 100% of the federal poverty level ($15,730 for a family of two). The majority of patients (53%) paid for their abortion out of pocket; Medicaid was the second-most-common method of payment, used by 24% of patients.  61% of all abortions occur before the 9th week of pregnancy; 18% happen between the 9th & 10th weeks; 9.6% happen between the 11th & 12th weeks; 6.7% happen between the 13th & 15th weeks; 3.5% happen between the 16th & 20th weeks; and 1.1% of all abortions (16,450/yr) happen after the 20th week of pregnancy. Please give us your thoughts on what’s been discussed, your thoughts on the access, and the numbers. - [Epstein Victim Virginia Giuffre Ordered by Federal Judge To Destroy Epstein Documents](https://finflam.com/epstein-victim-virginia-giuffre-ordered-by-federal-judge-to-destroy-epstein-documents/): Attorneys for Virginia Giuffre, who publicly accused Jeffrey Epstein of sex trafficking, must destroy files they obtained on Epstein after a Wednesday ruling by a federal judge in New York City. Senior U.S. District Judge Loretta Preska somehow determined that attorneys for Epstein survivor Virginia Roberts Giuffre had improperly gained access to many of those highly-prized documents, but if it’s crucial to the victim’s case why shouldn’t they be allowed? That means that they can’t have copies of the documents in question; it does not mean that all copies of the documents will be deleted from existence. Additionally, the law firm of Cooper & Kirk must provide “an affidavit detailing the steps that it took to destroy the materials.” [W]hatever Cooper & Kirk’s intentions in requesting and obtaining the Maxwell materials from Boies Schiller, the Maxwell Protective Order explicitly provides that (1) discovery materials designated CONFIDENTIAL cannot be disclosed or used outside of the confines of the Maxwell action and (2) that properly designated discovery materials may only be disclosed to specific groups of individuals, including attorneys “actively working on” the Maxwell litigation. Judge Preska Giuffre vs Dershowitz Preska’s ruling came after a request by attorney Alan Dershowitz to gain access to the documents. Dershowitz defended Epstein during his 2019 trial. Giuffre has claimed that Dershowitz was one of the men Epstein forced her to have sex with. In response, Dershowitz sued Giuffre for defamation in 2019. Dershowitz claimed that obtaining the Epstein files would be an asset to his defense. [democracy id=”71″] Preska said in her ruling that Dershowitz’s desire to see all of the files “with over a thousand docket entries” was not a “targeted strike” but a “carpet bombing.” Giuffre has consistently claimed that she had been brought into Epstein’s circle by Epstein’s lover and child provider, Ghislaine Maxwell. Maxwell was arrested Thursday morning by federal agents who finally got her in New Hampshire. As if the case couldn’t get a little more strange, the daily mail reported last week that there was a “mystery person” in Alan Dershowitz’s defamation case against Virginia Giuffre who begged the judge to block the release of documents that would expose high-profile pedophile’s. Giuffre vs The Royal Moreover, while Giuffre was involved with Epstein, Giuffre alleged that she had been involved in sexual relations with Prince Andrew while she was 17 years old at Epstein’s behest. Prince Andrew has denied all allegations. [democracy id=”72″] Prince Andrew denied the allegations, saying in a 2019 statement that he “deplores the exploitation of any human being and the suggestion he would condone, participate in or encourage and such behavior is abhorrent.” This has been one hell of a case with so many twists and turns, and I really hope the victims get justice, and everyone involved is exposed for the pedophiles they are. - [Federal Agents Arrest Ghislaine Maxwell - Jeffrey Epstein's Procurer](https://finflam.com/federal-agents-arrest-ghislaine-maxwell-jeffrey-epsteins-procurer/): Ghislaine Maxwell, the British socialite and heiress who became a confidante of disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein and was later implicated in his alleged sexual crimes, has been arrested by the FBI. Maxwell is the daughter of Robert Maxwell, a publishing tycoon and former member of the British Parliament who died in 1991 after falling overboard his luxury yacht, Lady Ghislaine, named after the youngest of his nine children. She was arrested in Bedford, New Hampshire around 8:30 a.m. Thursday on charges she conspired with Epstein to sexually abuse minors and is expected to appear in a federal court later today. New York FBI chief William Sweeney, Jr. said investigators had been monitoring Maxwell’s movements, at some point determining that she had “slithered away” to a “gorgeous” home in New Hampshire, where she was arrested Thursday without incident. “This case against Ghislaine Maxwell is the prequel to the earlier case we brought against Jeffrey Epstein,” Acting Manhattan U.S. Attorney Audrey Strauss said at a news conference on the indictment. The FBI said that it had been tracking her movements for some time, though Strauss said the indictment was handed up only recently. The six-count indictment in Manhattan federal court alleges that Maxwell helped Epstein groom girls as young as 14 years old, going back as far as 1994. Epstein was found dead after a supposed suicide in a jail cell last year, and all security footage has gone missing or has been deleted. Jessica Roth, professor at Cardozo School of Law and former federal prosecutor in the Manhattan office, said the charges “reflect the other shoe dropping” in the case against Epstein. “The indictment against Epstein made clear that he did not act alone and was assisted significantly by others in his sex trafficking crimes,” Roth said.  According to unsealed court documents, criminal prosecutors have charged her with one count of conspiracy to entice minors to travel to engage in illegal sex acts, one count of enticement of a minor to travel to engage in illegal sex acts, one count of conspiracy to transport minors with intent to engage in criminal sexual activity and two counts of perjury. Maxwell, 58, dated Epstein more than a decade ago and became a member of his tight inner circle until his August 10, 2019 jail-cell suicide. There have been a host of famous names tied to Epstein, including President Trump, former President Bill Clinton, Prince Andrew, and Harvard Law professor and former Epstein attorney Alan Dershowitz. The men have all pushed back on claims they engaged in illegal acts with the women, even reports from a new book that alleges Clinton had a major affair with Ghislaine. - [Kamala Harris Favored To Be Joe Biden's VP Nominee](https://finflam.com/kamala-harris-favored-to-be-joe-bidens-vp-nominee/): In an interview on “The Today Show,” the wife of Democratic nominee Joe Biden said she was “thrilled” that he pledged to pick a woman as his running mate in March and he was looking for someone who shares his values on governing, perhaps someone like a Kamala Harris! [democracy id=”70″] Mrs. Biden was pressed specifically about Harris, Biden demurred, but noted: “she’s on the shortlist.” On top of all that New York Post columnist Miranda Devine said on Tuesday, “I think the interesting thing about Kamala Harris, though, is the fact that she’s coming out to showcase her ways just as she’s becoming the favorite as the vice president pick for Joe Biden,” Devine told “Fox & Friends,” pointing to an event Harris has scheduled with DJs to support Biden’s candidacy. “As you see with this DJ promotion that she’s doing, she’s trying to inject some cool into the campaign and she is, after all, a good friend of President [Barack] Obama and he’ll be the sort of silent force behind the throne of Joe Biden.” Is Kamala Harris being played? Think about it! Biden and the democrats are still pissed they lost to President Trump while losing minority votes belonging to Hispanics and Blacks. Kamala’s the perfect Vice President pick because she covers all bases the democrats want to cover; she’s a woman, she comes from immigrant parents(Jamaican & Indian), and most of all she’s 55 years young, while Joe is 77 years old. What about Elizabeth Warren? Well, in a CBS News poll last month, Warren topped the list of prospects that Democrats wanted Biden to consider, followed by Harris. Warren even led among Black Democrats, 72 percent said she should be considered, with 60 percent saying the same of Harris. Biden & Kamala Will Never Work! But I see the democrats really playing themselves as once upon a time during her tenure as the attorney California attorney general she git a bad rap for good reason. She’s also been heavy on promoting gun control legislation which she pushed heavily during her campaign to become the presidential Democratic nominee many months back. I feel she would certainly lose votes especially from people who vote left but are already feeling their rights have been infringed upon, and I don’t see her garnering votes from Republicans on that issue either. Moreover, during her time as California’s top official lawyer and district attorney of Almeda County(SF) she does not have a history of supporting minorities, specifically black people. She had the opportunity to help push the marijuana vote but didn’t, therefore it being criminalized allows cops to target black people in low-income neighborhoods disproportionately. Her office even opposed the opportunity to investigate police shootings, opposed body cameras for police officers, which take away the opportunity for truth and the opportunity for proper due diligence to take place. Did I mention she’s a Democrat who has been a proponent of the death penalty? Here’s One Example! A Black man named Kevin Cooper, who was a death row inmate had a trial that was rooted in overt racism and corruption, yet he ended up being executed. Kamala advocated for this even though Kevin had DNA evidence that proved his innocence yet Harris opposed it until the New York Times exposed the case. Passed Heat!!! If you remember the debates, Kamala and Biden were intense rivals, so much that she almost destroyed his campaign before he got started. Over a year ago, these debates were happening and Joe Biden was giving a fundraising speech where he recalled working with segregationists in Congress decades ago in order to “get things done.” His remarks were quickly criticized for sanitizing racist politicians. The week after making those comments, Kamala ripped Joe a new asshole and let him hear what she felt, “As the only black person on this stage, I would like to speak on the issue of race.” – Kamala Harris to Biden. “I do not think you are a racist, but it is hurtful to hear you praise segregationists and oppose busing. That little girl who was bused to school was me.” [democracy id=”2″] Time will tell who he chooses, and honestly, it could be a variety of people because Biden might actually forget who he chooses. - [Roseanne Calls President Trump 'The First Female President'](https://finflam.com/roseanne-calls-president-trump-the-first-female-president/): Roseanne Barr who is a known and outspoken supporter, voter, and maybe even friend of President Trump, threw Twitter into a frenzy as she declared Donald Trump as being the first female leader of the United States of America. [democracy id=”69″] In a since-deleted tweet posted on Thursday, the comedian began the one-minute clip by letting her audience know she didn’t care about the controversy she might cause with her surprise announcement. “You know what I think — discuss amongst yourselves if you don’t agree — you don’t really have to burn me at the stake for not agreeing with me — but let me just throw out one idea,” the 67-year-old actress began as she held what appeared to be a thin cigar. “And I hope that the hungry dogs in the street have enough meat as to not come after me for thinking and speaking. I’m tired of it,” she continued. Barr then goes on to say that no one is going to listen to her upcoming idea anyway, which she prefers, adding, “I’m tired of being monitored and corrected and s–t, ya know, f–k it. I’ll say what I’m gonna say.” “Trump — hear me when I say this — Trump is, in my opinion, the first woman president of the United States.” In 2018, she admitted she voted for Trump and subsequently spoke with him on the phone when he wanted to congratulate her on the huge success of her “Roseanne” sitcom reboot. After the reboot, Roseanne was cancelled for comparing former Barack Obama aide Valerie Jarrett to a “Planet of the Apes” character, which ABC deemed racist, the comedian blamed the move on her support of Trump. “My show was canceled before even one advertiser pulled out and I was labeled a racist,” she said in a July 2018 video. “Why, you ask? Well, the answer is simple. It’s because I voted for Donald Trump and that is not allowed in Hollywood.” - [Rhode Island Moves To Change Name Because Slavery Undertone](https://finflam.com/rhode-island-moves-to-change-name-because-slavery-undertone/): Rhode Island is moving toward changing its official name, “The State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations” due to its slavery connotations. [democracy id=”68″] The state’s governor, Gina Raimondo, signed an executive order on Monday to shorten the name to its colloquial title “Rhode Island” on government documents, CBS News reported. The state’s legislature is also putting forward a bill to alter the name entirely for a referendum, after the state’s only black senator, Harold Metts, introduced the bill. Rhode Island did abolish slavery in 1652, more than 200 years before America did and a 100 years before our independence. It was the first state to do so, but the law of 1652 was never enforced because Newport was the major slave-trading port in North America. By 1750 Rhode Island had the highest percentage of enslaved people in New England. Ten percent of Rhode Islanders lived in bondage, which was twice the northern average. Christy Clark-Pujara, author of Dark Work: The Business of Slavery in Rhode Island and professor of Afro-American Studies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. No surprise ladies and gentlemen that I “was” today years old when I realized “Rhode Island” isn’t the whole name of the state. Who really knew? Not me and I’m sure most didn’t have a clue either. This name change was on the ballot when I was at school there in 2010. Rhode Islanders, unsurprisingly, voted by almost 78% to keep “Plantations” in the state’s name. Rhode Island is 84% white according to census data. During that time there were arguments against changing the name including “it was just referring to land” and “why should taxpayers have to pay for all that new letterhead?” On a side note and totally unrelated, one of my favorite facts about Rhode Island is that it accidentally legalized prostitution in 1980, made this widely known via a court decision in 2003, didn’t criminalize it again till 2009, and reaped public health benefits in the interim. - [Emmys Snub Chuck Norris In Memoriam. Politics.](https://finflam.com/emmys-snub-chuck-norris-in-memoriam-politics/): Monday night the Television Academy ran the In Memoriam at the 78th Emmys. Noah Kahan sang “Bridge Over Troubled Water.” They carved out special stages for Rob Reiner, Catherine O’Hara, and Dolly Parton. They found room for names that belong on the list. They did not find room for Chuck Norris. He died March 19 at 86. One hundred ninety-six episodes of Walker, Texas Ranger. Eight seasons of a CBS hit that outlived half the prestige dramas this town still pretends invented television. Air Force. Martial arts champion. The guy kids punched the air after. And the broadcast treated him like... - [Paramount Studios Threat to Flee California Could Cost Nearly 58,000 Jobs and $21 Billion a Year. That’s What Sacramento Built.](https://finflam.com/paramount-studios-threat-to-flee-california-could-cost-nearly-58000-jobs-and-21-billion-a-year-thats-what-sacramento-built/): A leaked analysis from the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation’s Institute for Applied Economics puts a price tag on David Ellison walking Paramount Skydance out of California: 28,990 to 57,980 full-time jobs gone for good, $10.6 billion to $21.2 billion a year in lost output, and $585 million to $1.17 billion a year in state and local taxes that never show up. That is the headline on the graphic. Treat it like a number, not a prayer. The report is dated September 10. Politico leaked it. Paramount commissioned it. LAEDC itself flagged the figures as a worst-case sketch because the... - [Milo Yiannopoulos ICE Detention: Visa Overstay Is Not a Special Exception](https://finflam.com/milo-yiannopoulos-ice-detention-visa-overstay-is-not-a-special-exception/): Milo Yiannopoulos is a British citizen. He entered the United States legally through New York on May 14, 2019. He stayed after that welcome expired. He missed an immigration hearing. A judge issued a final order of removal on July 22. ICE arrested him on August 27 at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport. DHS called it what it was: he overstayed. He now faces removal, and reporting over the weekend said he was already on his way out. That is the legal story. It is also the only story that should decide the case. He does not get a pass... - [Pope Leo XIV Skipped Nigeria for a Mosque and a Ferrari](https://finflam.com/pope-leo-xiv-skipped-nigeria-for-a-mosque-and-a-ferrari/): I am a Catholic. Not a tourist. Not a drive-by critic who discovered the Vatican last week. I go to Mass on Sunday or Saturday. I go to confession often because I am a sinner and I know it. I believe the Church Christ founded. I believe the sacraments. I believe Peter’s office is real. That is exactly why this is not acceptable. Texas candidate Valentina Gomez put it in one sentence, and the sentence is the problem Rome does not want to answer. The Pope has time to visit the Great Mosque of Algiers. He has time to sit in... - [Renaming Lake Ontario to Lake America Is the Right Call](https://finflam.com/renaming-lake-ontario-to-lake-america-is-the-right-call/): President Trump signed an executive order directing the Interior Department to call Lake Ontario “Lake America” in U.S. federal usage. Canada’s prime minister said the lake is Lake Ontario today and forever. New York Governor Kathy Hochul condemned it. The order can change what American agencies write on maps and in databases. It cannot force Ottawa, global shipping charts, or old habit to obey a signature. That last sentence is a fact about paperwork. It is not an argument against the name. The name change is the right call. If the United States is going to have an official label on... - [Iran War, Hormuz Mines, and the Barron Trump Bounty Video Explained](https://finflam.com/iran-war-hormuz-mines-and-the-barron-trump-bounty-video-explained/): The Iran war is not a metaphor. It has been running for months. Ships have been hit. Mines have been laid and swept. Traffic through the Strait of Hormuz — the choke point that normally carries a huge share of the world’s seaborne oil — collapsed, recovered some, and collapsed again. A mid-June memorandum of understanding tried to freeze part of the fight and reopen the waterway. The freeze did not hold. That is the story under the story. Washington can announce that internationally recognized lanes are clear of mines. Independent maritime reports can still warn about drifting devices and active... - [Venezuela Oil Deal: Why It Won’t Lower Gas Prices Next Week](https://finflam.com/venezuela-oil-deal-why-it-wont-lower-gas-prices-next-week/): President Trump called it the biggest oil deal in world history. The claim is simple enough for a campaign ad: the United States, working with private operators and Venezuela’s interim president Delcy Rodríguez, now has majority control of more than 65 billion barrels of proven reserves. He said it costs the American taxpayer nothing. He said it more than doubles American oil reserves. He said it will bring gas prices down. What has actually been reported is narrower, slower, and more political than the headline. This is not a cash purchase of crude sitting on a dock. Reporting describes a joint... - [Quinton Lucas Wants an NBA Team for Kansas City — and Once Again, He’s Looking the Wrong Way](https://finflam.com/quinton-lucas-wants-an-nba-team-for-kansas-city-and-once-again-hes-looking-the-wrong-way/): Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas is back on his favorite hobby horse: chasing an NBA franchise. Fresh off the World Cup spotlight, Lucas told reporters this week that the metro “could easily support an NBA team” and that Kansas City “wants to be in that conversation,” whether through expansion or a relocating franchise. He even co-signed sports commentator Bill Simmons on the idea and tagged the league itself. It sounds exciting. It also sounds like a mayor who has spent years talking about crime, housing, and homelessness while repeatedly prioritizing downtown prestige projects and sports subsidies over the daily realities facing... - [Detailed Examination of the Stop Insider Trading Act (H.R. 7008)](https://finflam.com/detailed-examination-of-the-stop-insider-trading-act-h-r-7008/): Overview The Stop Insider Trading Act (H.R. 7008) was introduced on January 12, 2026, by Rep. Bryan Steil (R-WI), Chairman of the House Administration Committee. It amends the Ethics in Government Act to place new restrictions on stock transactions by members of Congress and their immediate families. The bill has advanced through committee and has been under active consideration in the House. It is not a full ban on stock ownership or trading. It is a targeted restriction focused on new purchases and transparency around sales. Key Provisions 1. Who Is Covered These are defined as “covered individuals.” 2. What Is... - [Trump Hits Canada with 50% Tariffs: Standing Up to Discrimination Against American Workers](https://finflam.com/trump-hits-canada-with-50-tariffs-standing-up-to-discrimination-against-american-workers/): On July 20, 2026, President Donald Trump signed three presidential proclamations imposing an additional 50% tariff on a wide range of Canadian goods. The move targets roughly $20 billion in Canadian imports and is scheduled to take effect on August 19, 2026. This is not a random trade spat. It is a direct response to what the White House calls Canada’s long-standing discrimination against key American exports — specifically motor vehicles, alcoholic beverages, and dairy products. What Exactly Happened Trump invoked Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930, a rarely used provision that allows the President to impose duties of... - [Quinton Lucas Exposed: Broken Promises, Record Crime, High Taxes & Why Kansas City Doesn’t Want Him for Higher Office](https://finflam.com/quinton-lucas-exposed-broken-promises-record-crime-high-taxes-why-kansas-city-doesnt-want-him-for-higher-office/): Today we are going to spend a long time talking about one man: Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas. I’m not going to rush this. I’m going to walk through his background, the promises he made when he first ran, the things he has actually accomplished, the things that look good in a press release but don’t mean much in real life, the years of high crime, the tax situation, the housing situation, and why a lot of people in this city and this state do not want to see him run for higher office. I’m going to give him credit where... - [What's on the Missouri Ballot August 4, 2026?](https://finflam.com/whats-on-the-missouri-ballot-august-4-2026/): The August 4, 2026 primary is more than just picking party nominees for U.S. House, state Senate/House, and local offices. Missouri voters will also decide four constitutional amendments on the ballot. These are big, lasting changes to the state constitution — harder to undo later than regular laws. Primary turnout is usually low, so a smaller group of voters can decide these issues. That’s why your vote matters: these amendments affect taxes, local government structure (especially in the Kansas City area), citizen power to change laws, and state finances for years to come. Here’s a clear breakdown of each one, with... - [Islam Exposed: Why It Is a False Religion of Deception and the Catholic Church Is the True Church Founded by Christ](https://finflam.com/islam-exposed-why-it-is-a-false-religion-of-deception-and-the-catholic-church-is-the-true-church-founded-by-christ/): If the Bible is the true Word of God and Jesus Christ is who He claimed to be — the eternal Son of God, crucified for our sins, risen from the dead, and the Head of His Church — then Islam is a false religion. The Quran directly contradicts the Bible on the most important truths about God and Jesus. It denies the crucifixion, lowers Jesus from Lord to prophet, rejects the Trinity, and presents a different god. The Catholic Church is the true Church established by Christ on the rock of Peter. It has preserved the full deposit of faith... - [Senator Lindsey Graham Dies at 71: A Look at His Legacy, Achievements, and Criticisms](https://finflam.com/senator-lindsey-graham-dies-at-71-a-look-at-his-legacy-achievements-and-criticisms/): U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina), a longtime fixture in Washington and a close ally of President Donald Trump, died on Saturday evening, July 11, 2026, after a brief and sudden illness. He was 71. His office confirmed the news early Sunday morning, stating that Graham passed away at his Capitol Hill home following cardiac arrest. He had recently returned from a trip to Ukraine, where he met with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Graham served in the Senate since 2003 after eight years in the U.S. House. As a key Republican voice on foreign policy and national security, he was known for... - [Midterms 2026 Preview: Why the Economy and Crypto Could Decide Control of the House](https://finflam.com/midterms-2026-preview-why-the-economy-and-crypto-could-decide-control-of-the-house/): With the 2026 midterms looming, the usual pundits are focused on culture wars and scandal-of-the-week nonsense. But the real story is simpler: the economy and crypto. Americans care about their wallets, their opportunities, and whether Washington is getting out of the way or doubling down on control. President Trump’s pro-growth, pro-innovation approach is setting the stage — and it could determine who controls the House. The Economy: Trump’s Record vs. Biden Hangover Trump inherited an economy still feeling the effects of inflation, supply chain messes, and energy policies from the previous administration. Yet early signs in 2026 show resilience: strong job... - [The Real Cost of the Venezuela Earthquake: Sanctions, Chaos, and the Human Toll](https://finflam.com/the-real-cost-of-the-venezuela-earthquake-sanctions-chaos-and-the-human-toll/): The devastating earthquakes that struck Venezuela last week have left a trail of destruction that’s getting less attention than it deserves. Thousands dead, tens of thousands still missing or displaced, and billions in damage. As a conservative libertarian who supports President Trump, I’m not here to make excuses for bad governance — Venezuela’s socialist disaster was decades in the making. But we also can’t ignore how sanctions, political chaos, and failed institutions are making the recovery far harder for ordinary Venezuelans. The Scale of the Disaster Back-to-back earthquakes hit a country already on its knees. Infrastructure that was crumbling under years... - [Trump’s $2.2 Billion Crypto Windfall: Free-Market Success or Conflict of Interest?](https://finflam.com/trumps-2-2-billion-crypto-windfall-free-market-success-or-conflict-of-interest/): President Donald Trump’s latest financial disclosure has the usual suspects in an uproar. According to the 2025 report filed with the Office of Government Ethics, Trump and his businesses pulled in at least $2.2 billion in income last year — his first full year back in office. The bulk of that came from cryptocurrency ventures: roughly $635 million from licensing deals tied to Trump-branded meme coins and nearly $800 million from World Liberty Financial, the crypto platform he and his sons helped launch. Critics are screaming “conflict of interest” and “profiting off the presidency.” Supporters see something very different: a free-market... - [Peter Thiel Secret Society Exposed and it's Members](https://finflam.com/peter-thiel-secret-society-exposed-and-its-members/): In June 2026, a data breach by a Swiss hacktivist exposed the inner workings of Dialog, a long-secretive, invitation-only society co-founded in 2006 by billionaire tech investor Peter Thiel and entrepreneur Auren Hoffman. The leak revealed membership directories, attendee lists for the planned 2026 retreat, personal data on hundreds of high-profile figures, internal ranking systems, and session topics ranging from geopolitics to cult-building. What emerged was a portrait of an elite off-the-record networking and discussion club — compared by observers to the Bilderberg Group or Bohemian Club — that brings together tech executives, politicians, military leaders, Hollywood figures, and intellectuals. The... - [Disappointment Served With Fries: My Long-Awaited Visit to A Little BBQ Joint in Independence, Missouri Falls Flat](https://finflam.com/disappointment-served-with-fries-my-long-awaited-visit-to-a-little-bbq-joint-in-independence-missouri-falls-flat/): For years, I had heard people mention A Little BBQ Joint in Independence, Missouri. As someone who appreciates good barbecue and enjoys trying local restaurants, I had built up anticipation for this visit for quite some time. Last week, I finally had the opportunity to stop in and experience it for myself — unfortunately, the experience left me deeply disappointed. I ordered the restaurant’s special: a sliced pork sandwich with fries for $12.99. At first glance, the meal appeared promising enough, especially with the hot fries fresh out of the fryer. Sadly, that was where the positives ended. The sliced pork... - [BOMBSHELL🚨: Epstein Files Drop Names Trump Hundreds of Times – Shocking Allegations, Celebrity Photos, and What the DOJ Hid](https://finflam.com/bombshell%f0%9f%9a%a8-epstein-files-drop-names-trump-hundreds-of-times-shocking-allegations-celebrity-photos-and-what-the-doj-hid/): The latest major release of Jeffrey Epstein-related files occurred on January 30, 2026, when the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) publicly posted more than 3 million pages of documents, over 2,000 videos, and 180,000 images. This tranche represents the largest single disclosure tied to federal investigations into the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein (who died in 2019) and his associate Ghislaine Maxwell (convicted in 2021 of sex trafficking). It follows the Epstein Files Transparency Act, passed by Congress and signed into law by President Donald Trump, which mandated broad release of investigative records. The DOJ, under Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche... - [Unraveling the Narrative: 15 Key Media Lies About Donald Trump's Ties to Jeffrey Epstein](https://finflam.com/unraveling-the-narrative-15-key-media-lies-about-donald-trumps-ties-to-jeffrey-epstein/): In the swirling vortex of political discourse, few topics ignite as much controversy as the relationship between former President Donald Trump and the late Jeffrey Epstein, the convicted sex offender whose web of elite connections has fueled endless speculation. Since Epstein’s arrest in 2019 and his subsequent death, media outlets, politicians, and online commentators have repeatedly scrutinized Trump’s association with him. However, a closer examination reveals a pattern of misrepresentations, exaggerations, and outright falsehoods propagated by various media sources. These claims often resurface during politically charged moments, such as elections or scandals, but fact-checks consistently show no credible evidence linking Trump... - [The Biggest Lies from Biden's State of the Union](https://finflam.com/the-biggest-lies-from-bidens-state-of-the-union/): These are the biggest things that Biden and lied about during his state of the Union address tonight: - [SOTU: Biden Slams Trump for Mismanaging National Debt, is he accurate?](https://finflam.com/sotu-biden-slams-trump-for-mismanaging-national-debt-is-he-accurate/): The exercise of fiscal stewardship during a presidency can be a decisive element for financial stability and prosperity of a nation. I’ll attempt to critically analyze Biden’s remarks on the fiscal management of his predecessor, Donald Trump. How Bad Was The National Debt & Economy with Trump? Implemented policies, especially those related to finance and economy, tend to have the most far-reaching ramifications on a nation’s fiscal health, which include its national debt. Joe Biden, the current President of the United States, in his State of the Union address, criticized the fiscal management of the Trump administration. The critique was primarily... - [Rising Car Payments in 2025: Exploring Trump's Policies and the Path to Lower Costs via the 2026 Midterms](https://finflam.com/rising-car-payments-in-2025-exploring-trumps-policies-and-the-path-to-lower-costs-via-the-2026-midterms/): In the third quarter of 2025, the average monthly payment for a new car in the United States hit $748, a notable jump from prior years that has left many consumers feeling the pinch. This figure represents a roughly 1.8% increase from the same period in 2024, driven by escalating vehicle prices, elevated interest rates, and extended loan durations often stretching to 69 months or beyond. For used cars, the average payment stands at $532 per month, which, while lower than new vehicles, remains elevated amid persistent market pressures like strong demand and constrained inventory. These trends have transformed car ownership... - [The Catholic Perspective on Mormonism: Inauthenticity, Anti-Christian Elements, and Comparisons to Other Faiths](https://finflam.com/the-catholic-perspective-on-mormonism-inauthenticity-anti-christian-elements-and-comparisons-to-other-faiths/): The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church), commonly known as Mormonism, presents itself as a restoration of primitive Christianity. Founded in the 19th century by Joseph Smith in the United States, it claims divine revelations through new scriptures like the Book of Mormon and ongoing prophetic guidance. However, from the viewpoint of traditional Christianity, particularly the Catholic Church, Mormonism raises significant theological concerns. The Catholic Church, with its 2,000-year history rooted in apostolic succession and the teachings of the early Church Fathers, views Mormonism not as a legitimate branch of Christianity but as a distinct religion that deviates... - [Gavin Newsom: The New Mitt Romney – A Master of Flip-Flopping & Political Opportunism](https://finflam.com/gavin-newsom-the-new-mitt-romney-a-master-of-flip-flopping-political-opportunism/): California Governor Gavin Newsom has increasingly drawn comparisons to Mitt Romney, the former Massachusetts governor and 2012 Republican presidential candidate, for his apparent willingness to shift political positions to suit the moment. Like Romney, Newsom’s career is marked by a chameleon-like ability to adapt his rhetoric and policies to whatever seems politically expedient, raising questions about his sincerity and authenticity. Critics argue that Newsom’s flip-flopping, coupled with his governance of California, has contributed to the state’s decline, while his two-faced persona and attacks on Donald Trump reveal a calculating politician whose ambitions for 2028 may lead to electoral disaster. Additionally, Newsom’s... - [Senate Committee Advances Historic Bill Banning Congressional Stock Trading](https://finflam.com/senate-committee-advances-historic-bill-banning-congressional-stock-trading/): On July 30, 2025, the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee passed a landmark bipartisan bill, known as the Honest Act, with an 8-7 vote, aimed at banning members of Congress, the president, vice president, and their spouses from trading or owning individual stocks. This legislation, spearheaded by Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) alongside Senators Gary Peters (D-Mich.), Jon Ossoff (D-Ga.), Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), and Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.), marks a significant step toward addressing public concerns about lawmakers profiting from privileged information. The bill, previously referred to as the PELOSI Act, passed with unanimous Democratic support and Hawley as the sole... - [Pentagon Insiders Plot to Oust Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, Daily Mail Reports](https://finflam.com/pentagon-insiders-plot-to-oust-defense-secretary-pete-hegseth-daily-mail-reports/): A group of military officers and civilian Pentagon staff is reportedly orchestrating a public pressure campaign to force Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth out of office, according to a Wednesday report by the Daily Mail. The campaign centers on a scathing letter, signed by Pentagon insiders, that denounces Hegseth’s leadership as unfit and calls for his removal, citing a range of grievances from politicized decision-making to widespread dysfunction within the Department of Defense. The Daily Mail report, based on interviews with three anonymous Pentagon officials—two military and one civilian, each with over 20 years of experience—reveals that the letter has been... - [Pam Bondi Informed Donald Trump of His Inclusion in the Files, But in what Context?](https://finflam.com/pam-bondi-informed-donald-trump-of-his-inclusion-in-the-files-but-in-what-context/): In a significant development that has stirred political and public interest, Attorney General Pam Bondi reportedly informed President Donald Trump in May 2025 that his name appeared multiple times in files related to the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. This revelation, reported by The Wall Street Journal and confirmed by sources to NewsNation, has reignited discussions about transparency, government accountability, and the handling of the Epstein case, which has long been a subject of intense scrutiny and conspiracy theories. Context of the Briefing The disclosure occurred during a routine White House briefing in the spring of 2025, which... - [House Panel Directs Subpoenas for Bill and Hillary Clinton in Jeffrey Epstein Probe](https://finflam.com/house-panel-directs-subpoenas-for-bill-and-hillary-clinton-in-jeffrey-epstein-probe/): On July 23, 2025, a House Oversight Committee subcommittee voted to direct Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) to issue subpoenas for former President Bill Clinton, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, and several other high-profile figures in connection to an investigation into Jeffrey Epstein’s associate, Ghislaine Maxwell. The motion, introduced by Rep. Scott Perry (R-Pa.), passed by voice vote and targets individuals believed to have ties to Maxwell, who is serving a 20-year sentence for her role in Epstein’s sex trafficking crimes.The subpoenas also include former FBI Director James Comey, former Attorneys General Loretta Lynch, Eric Holder, Merrick Garland, William Barr, Jeff... - [The Russia Hoax Unveiled: Here's The Evidence of a Coordinated Effort to Undermine Trump’s 2016 Victory](https://finflam.com/the-russia-hoax-unveiled-heres-the-evidence-of-a-coordinated-effort-to-undermine-trumps-2016-victory/): In a bombshell revelation that has sent shockwaves through the political landscape, newly declassified documents released by the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) under Director Tulsi Gabbard on July 18, 2025, allege that former President Barack Obama, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, and senior intelligence officials orchestrated a “treasonous conspiracy” to fabricate a narrative of Russian interference in the 2016 U.S. presidential election. The documents, supported by Gabbard’s public statements, claim this effort was designed to delegitimize President Donald Trump’s victory, sow division in America, and undermine his presidency, costing taxpayers millions of dollars in investigations that... - [Unpacking the Claim: Did USAID Funding Cuts Really Cause 300,000 Deaths?](https://finflam.com/unpacking-the-claim-did-usaid-funding-cuts-really-cause-300000-deaths/): Context The claim that USAID funding cuts led to 300,000 deaths, as stated by Bono and Hostin, stems from a Boston University model by Brooke Nichols estimating that the abrupt cuts to USAID programs could result in approximately 296,000 deaths, including over 200,000 children, due to disruptions in HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, malaria, and malnutrition programs. This figure is a projection based on mathematical modeling, not a confirmed death toll, as real-time mortality tracking in affected regions is limited due to weak health systems. Argument Specific cases, like the death of a child in Nigeria linked to a USAID-funded clinic closure, support the... - [How Republicans Can Slash Spending to Pass Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill](https://finflam.com/how-republicans-can-slash-spending-to-pass-trumps-big-beautiful-bill/): To decrease the spending limit in President Donald Trump’s “One Big, Beautiful Bill” and secure its passage, House Republicans, led by Speaker Mike Johnson, must navigate a complex landscape of intraparty divisions, Senate resistance, and fiscal concerns. The bill, which passed the House on May 22, 2025, by a narrow 215-214 vote, aims to extend Trump’s 2017 tax cuts, eliminate taxes on tips and overtime, fund border security and deportations, and raise the debt ceiling by $4 trillion, while proposing $1.5 trillion in spending cuts to offset costs. However, conservative hardliners and some Senate Republicans argue these cuts are insufficient to... - [Is Trump Going to Pardon Edward Snowden?](https://finflam.com/is-trump-going-to-pardon-edward-snowden/): Predicting whether Donald Trump will pardon Edward Snowden is speculative, as it depends on multiple unpredictable factors, including political dynamics, personal motivations, and legal considerations. However, I can assess the likelihood based on available information up to May 28, 2025, drawing from past statements, actions, and current sentiment. Factors Supporting a Pardon Trump’s Past Consideration Trump has previously expressed openness to pardoning Snowden. In August 2020, he said he would “take a very good look” at a potential pardon, noting a “split decision” among those who view Snowden as a traitor versus those who believe he should be treated differently. This... - [Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill: Tax Cuts, Border Security, and More](https://finflam.com/trumps-big-beautiful-bill-tax-cuts-border-security-and-more/): The “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” passed by the House of Representatives on May 22, 2025, is a sweeping legislative package aimed at advancing President Donald Trump’s tax and spending priorities. Below is a detailed breakdown of its key provisions, benefits to the American people, potential drawbacks, and realistic outcomes based on available information. What’s in the Bill? The bill, spanning over 1,116 pages, includes provisions across tax policy, border security, energy, health care, and social programs. Here are the major components: Tax Policy Border Security Health Care and Social Programs Other Provisions Benefits for the American People Tax Relief Economic... - [How soon before Trump's (MFN) executive order on U.S. drug prices kicks in?](https://finflam.com/how-soon-before-trumps-mfn-executive-order-on-u-s-drug-prices-kicks-in/): On May 12, 2025, President Donald Trump signed an executive order aimed at lowering prescription drug prices by implementing a “most favored nation” (MFN) pricing model, which seeks to align U.S. drug prices with the lower prices paid by other developed countries. The order directs the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to set price targets within 30 days and requires drugmakers to offer U.S. consumers prices comparable to the lowest prices in peer nations, or face potential consequences like regulatory actions, increased drug importation, or enforcement against anti-competitive practices. Trump claimed this could reduce drug prices by 30% to... - [Scott Peterson to go Free? That's the goal of the Los Angeles Innocent Project...](https://finflam.com/scott-peterson-to-go-free-thats-the-goal-of-the-los-angeles-innocent-project/): The Los Angeles Innocence Project (LAIP) took on Scott Peterson’s case in January 2024, aiming to overturn his 2004 conviction for the murders of his pregnant wife, Laci Peterson, and their unborn son, Conner. Below is a breakdown of their efforts, the evidence they’re pursuing, and an assessment of the likelihood of success based on available information. Breakdown of LAIP’s Efforts The LAIP’s strategy centers on proving Peterson’s “actual innocence” through new evidence, DNA testing, and claims of constitutional violations during the original trial. Here’s a detailed look at their approach: New Evidence and Theories: Burglary Connection: The LAIP emphasizes a... - [President Trump Revokes Secret Service Protection for John Bolton](https://finflam.com/president-trump-revokes-secret-service-protection-for-john-bolton/): In the intricate maze of American politics, allegiances can shift like sand on a beach, sometimes with unprecedented speed and impact. One prominent example of this shifting loyalty is the relationship between former President Donald Trump and his former National Security Adviser, John Bolton. Shortly after taking office, President Trump revoked Bolton’s secret service protection—a significant move that illustrates not only the personal dynamics between the two men but also the broader implications for political discourse and national security. The Warhawk John Bolton John Bolton, a seasoned diplomat with a reputation as a hawkish advocate for robust foreign policy, served as... - [The Impact of Executive Orders: A Focus on Donald Trump's First Day](https://finflam.com/the-impact-of-executive-orders-a-focus-on-donald-trumps-first-day/): The role of the President of the United States encompasses a myriad of responsibilities and powers, one of the most significant being the authority to issue executive orders. These directives allow the sitting president to manage the federal government effectively, implement policies swiftly, and respond to urgent issues without the need for Congressional approval. An exemplar of this power was showcased on January 20, 2021, when President Donald Trump, within hours of taking office, issued a flurry of executive orders, setting the tone for his administration and reigniting debates over the balance of power in American governance. This essay will explore... - [The Impact of Executive Orders in U.S. Presidential Policy: A Focus on Donald Trump's First Day](https://finflam.com/the-impact-of-executive-orders-in-u-s-presidential-policy-a-focus-on-donald-trumps-first-day/): The role of the President of the United States encompasses a myriad of responsibilities and powers, one of the most significant being the authority to issue executive orders. These directives allow the sitting president to manage the federal government effectively, implement policies swiftly, and respond to urgent issues without the need for Congressional approval. An exemplar of this power was showcased on January 20, 2021, when President Donald Trump, within hours of taking office, issued a flurry of executive orders, setting the tone for his administration and reigniting debates over the balance of power in American governance. This essay will explore... - [Top 7 Achievements of Donald Trump During His Presidency](https://finflam.com/top-7-achievements-of-donald-trump-during-his-presidency/): As president elect Donald Trump prepares to take office again of the 47th president of the United States of America, it’s important to I think reflect on positive things he did during his first term along with not so positive things. The presidency of Donald Trump, which spanned from January 20, 2017, to January 20, 2021, is a pivotal era in American politics. Marked by significant achievements as well as considerable controversies, Trump’s time in office has left an indelible mark on both domestic and international landscapes. His unique approach to governance, often characterized by a blend of populist rhetoric and... - [The Implications of Tax Proposals on Overtime Pay and Tips by Donald Trump](https://finflam.com/the-implications-of-tax-proposals-on-overtime-pay-and-tips-by-donald-trump/): In the complex realm of American labor policy, discussions surrounding taxation, overtime pay, and income derived from tips often ignite passionate debate. Recently, one of the most notable proposals has come from former President Donald Trump, which suggests that there should be no taxes applied to tips or overtime pay. This ambitious idea, while appealing to many workers who feel burdened by their tax obligations, raises a multitude of questions regarding its feasibility and implications for the economy. According to available data, around 16.5% of employed Americans worked more than 48 hours per week in 2020, which can be considered as... - [Ranking The Greatest Films of Jack Nicholson from Best to Worst, Including Underrated Gems](https://finflam.com/ranking-the-greatest-films-of-jack-nicholson-from-best-to-worst-including-underrated-gems/): Introduction to Jack Nicholson’s Cinematic Legacy Jack Nicholson is widely regarded as one of the most iconic actors in Hollywood history. His unique ability to portray complex characters has earned him a revered status in the film industry. With a career spanning over half a century, Nicholson’s portfolio includes an impressive array of roles that have captivated audiences and critics alike, establishing him as a formidable talent in American cinema. Born in 1937, Nicholson’s journey in the film industry began in the late 1950s, and he quickly gained recognition for his roles in movies like “Easy Rider” and “Five Easy Pieces.”... - [The Ultimate Ranking of Steve Carell Movies: From Best to Worst (Including Underrated Gems)](https://finflam.com/the-ultimate-ranking-of-steve-carell-movies-from-best-to-worst-including-underrated-gems/): The Versatile Career of Steve Carell Steve Carell’s career is an impressive testament to his versatility as an actor, showcasing a unique blend of comedic genius and dramatic depth. Initially rising to fame through the television series “The Office,” Carell quickly became a household name, captivating audiences with his portrayal of the endearing and often bumbling character, Michael Scott. His ability to deliver humor while presenting complex emotional nuances contributed significantly to the show’s success and solidified his place in the entertainment industry. Transitioning from television to film, Steve Carell demonstrated his remarkable range by taking on a variety of roles... - [The Boy Scouts of America to Permanently Change Name!](https://finflam.com/the-boy-scouts-of-america-to-permanently-change-name/): In the storied landscape of American organizations aimed at shaping the youth, the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) has historically stood as a bastion of tradition, community service, and personal development. Yet, amid sweeping cultural shifts and internal crises, this institution established in 1910 is poised to undergo a significant transformation. Prompted by a complex mix of controversy, legal battles, and changing societal norms, the BSA is set to rename itself Scouting America by 2025, marking the first change of this magnitude in its 114-year history. The rebranding of the Boy Scouts reflects more than a cosmetic adjustment; it signifies a... - [Actor Brian Cox Torches the Bible as 'One Of The Worst Books Ever'](https://finflam.com/actor-brian-cox-torches-the-bible-as-one-of-the-worst-books-ever/): Brian Cox, world-renowned for his role in “Succession,” has made headlines, not for his talent in front of the camera, but his strong opinions regarding organized religion. Articulating his frank viewpoints on a recent episode of the “The Starting Line” podcast, Cox challenged a fundamental cornerstone of countless human cultures belief in God and sacred texts, specifically the Bible. The 2024 Post NFL Draft analysis and NBA Playoff B | RSS.com Cox’s main argument is that God and religion are creations of human imagination, engineered to control society. “If God says this and God does that, and you go, ‘Well, what... - [Harvey Weinstein Conviction Overturned by New York Supreme Court](https://finflam.com/harvey-weinstein-conviction-overturned-by-new-york-supreme-court/): In a disconcerting and unexpected turn of events, New York’s most authoritative court made a highly controversial declaration on Thursday, shaking the core beliefs of a sizeable faction who believed in the potency of the justice system. Mirroring the overarching sentiment in a dramatic #MeToo trial, the esteemed court pronounced that Harvey Weinstein‘s 2020 rape conviction was unjust, the result of a trial marred by ‘egregious’ deviations from standard judicial procedures. The court argued that the judge overseeing the trial had displayed gross partiality, making decisions that incontrovertibly belittled the integrity of both the bench and the case at hand. At... - [Hypocrite Catholic Joe Biden makes sign of the Cross during Pro-abortion Speech, WTF!](https://finflam.com/hypocrite-catholic-joe-biden-makes-sign-of-the-cross-during-pro-abortion-speech-wtf/): President Biden’s recent actions during a Democratic meeting organized by Florida Democratic Party Chair Nikki Fried has brought a whirlwind of controversy that intertwines religion, politics, and women’s rights. His gesture, a simple sign of the cross, is prevalent in his Roman Catholic belief, but the timing and setting of this act have stirred a profound debate. To dissect the implications of this action, we need to first understand the broader context surrounding the event. A contentious law restricting abortion to a mere six weeks of gestation is being proposed in Florida, threatening the constitutional right to an abortion protected by... - [Could Foreign Exchange Students who engage in Anti-Israel Protests be Deported? The DHS Comments](https://finflam.com/could-foreign-exchange-students-who-engage-in-anti-israel-protests-be-deported-the-dhs-comments/): Recent events unfolding on college campuses across the United States have brewed a multifaceted controversy concerning freedom of speech, student safety, and the status of foreign students studying on student visas. Specifically, a wave of protests critical of Israel, some gripping with antisemitic undertones and threats, have ignited across many colleges, including Columbia University. However, these protests that express a disdain for Israel have burgeoned into more than a debacle about free speech. Consequently, they have induced hybrid classes due to concerns for student safety. These potential disruptions to normal academic operations have spotlit the commencement of a discourse about the... - [National Security vs. First Amendment Rights: House Passes Bill to Ban TikTok if they Don't Sell The App](https://finflam.com/national-security-vs-first-amendment-rights-house-passes-bill-to-ban-tiktok-if-they-dont-sell-the-app/): On the fifth of March, the American legislative landscape underwent a seismic shift with the introduction of the “Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act”. Introduced by Mike Gallagher, a Republican from Wisconsin, and Raja Krishnamoorthi, a Democrat from Illinois, both members of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party, this salient piece of legislation stirred instant controversy. Notable is the stance taken two days later by members of the House Energy & Commerce Committee who, demonstrating an unequivocal partisan agreement, voted unanimously in favor of the bill. The Bill’s core concern revolves around TikTok, the hugely popular... - [Election interference case: Georgia Judge Dismisses Several Charges Against Donald Trump](https://finflam.com/election-interference-case-georgia-judge-dismisses-several-charges-against-donald-trump/): The legal arena often presents a tumultuous battleground, with significant events like the tumultuous Georgia election interference case offering a glimpse into the complexities of the American political landscape. The lawsuit against former President Donald Trump is a case in point. Despite some charges facing dismissal on Wednesday, a substantial number of other counts in the indictment still stand. The case is presided over by Fulton County Superior Court Judge Scott McAfee. In his order, he mentions the need to quash six of the counts raised in the indictment, three of which are against Trump, who is officially the Republican presidential... - [Donald Trump Secures Over $91 Million Bond in E. Jean Carroll Defamation Case](https://finflam.com/donald-trump-secures-over-91-million-bond-in-e-jean-carroll-defamation-case/): In recent events, former President Donald Trump posted a noteworthy bond of $91.63 million to appeal the judgment against him in the E. Jean Carroll defamation lawsuit. This move came after a federal jury awarded Carroll a damaging sum of $83.3 million in January for the defamatory statements made by Trump. The former president had not only denied allegations of sexual assault made against him by Carroll but further defamed her character by stating she was not his “type”, and had fabricated the entire incident to increase the sales of her book. The appeal and notice of Trump’s substantial bond were... - [Steven K. Nikoui Took a Stand at the State of the Union Address & was Arrested](https://finflam.com/steven-k-nikoui-took-a-stand-at-the-state-of-the-union-address-was-arrested/): There was an air of anticipation as dignitaries and leaders assembled for the State of the Union address in Washington D.C. However, that anticipation gave way to a different emotion when an unexpected incident took place. The Voice of a Grieving Father: Steven K. Nikoui Marine Lance Cpl. Kareem Nikoui The U.S. Capitol Police reported an unusual event which etched a wrinkle of discord in the otherwise solemn proceedings—51-year-old Steven K. Nikoui, a grieving father of a fallen U.S. Marine, was arrested. A Marine’s story began less than a year prior in a place halfway across the world, in Afghanistan’s Kabul... - [Truth Social: Trump’s Reaction to Biden’s Presidential State of the Union Address](https://finflam.com/truth-social-trumps-reaction-to-bidens-presidential-state-of-the-union-address/): The dynamics of American politics is often characterized by the perpetual contest of ideas between individuals and parties. It highlights not only the playfulness of our democracy but also validates the concept of watchdog politics. This pandect brings into perspective one such intriguing spectacle, former President Donald Trump’s reaction to President Joe Biden’s State of the Union address. The commencement of the discourse was quite convoluted as the newly established social media platform, Truth Social, seemingly faced a myriad of technical glitches. During the time of President Biden’s address, Mr. Trump was stationed at his Florida residence, Mar-a-Lago, accompanied by his... - ["The Battle for California: Steve Garvey vs Adam Schiff"](https://finflam.com/the-battle-for-california-steve-garvey-vs-adam-schiff/): The state of California stands as an interesting case study. Known for its unique primary voting system unlike any other, it places all candidates, irrespective of party affiliations, on the same primary ballet. The top two candidates, in terms of vote-count, proceed to the general election. This system presents a unique dynamic where Republicans, sometimes, are left out of the high-profile statewide races, largely due to the firm grip that Democrats have on the Californian political landscape. Let The Game Begin In the arena of American politics, interesting battles are not an uncommon sight. It is often live theatre, with constituents... - [Spotlight: Nickelodeon Star Drake Bell Exposes Alleged Pedophilia in New Documentary](https://finflam.com/spotlight-nickelodeon-star-drake-bell-exposes-alleged-pedophilia-in-new-documentary/): The entertainment industry has always been shrouded in tales of glamour, success, and very often, unsavory controversies. One of these disturbing elements came to the fore during a sensational revelation in the teaser clip for the upcoming docuseries, “Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV”; Drake Bell, a former child star, was presented in an incandescent light as an alleged victim of the infamous Brian Peck. Drake Bell, a household name owing to his well-celebrated stint at Nickelodeon, has always been commended for his performances. But the recent revelations inject a tragic hue into his thriving, seemingly ebullient screen... - [Supreme Court Not Interfering in Transgender Bathroom Rights Case](https://finflam.com/supreme-court-not-interfering-in-transgender-bathroom-rights-case/): In a significant and potentially far-reaching development, the Supreme Court declined on Tuesday, to adjudicate a case pertaining to whether educational institutions can prohibit transgender students from utilizing a bathroom aligned with their gender identity. The case’s setting in the court arrives amidst a fluctuating legal landscape, majorly concerning transgender issues in schools, including the disagreements that have emerged over sports teams and the use of pronouns by educators. The decision to forego the case presents a triumph for the proponents of LGBTQ+ rights, though the issue is liable to resurface at the Supreme Court. The legal queries in the Metropolitan... - [My Optimal Breakfast Choices for Various Dietary Needs](https://finflam.com/my-optimal-breakfast-choices-for-various-dietary-needs/): Breakfast, often dubbed the ‘most important meal of the day,’ profoundly impacts our energy levels, daily productivity, and overall health. I’ve been on many, many diets throughout my life as I’ve had severe issues with weight gain and one could say something that I don’t realize is a body image issue. But there’s no doubt it’s all about what you eat and how much. I’ve been on the keto, the paleo, the Atkins and other varieties of strict diets. For many of us, this meal serves as a compass for the rest of the day’s nutritional decisions. The breakfast choices become... - [Howard Stern Reveals He has COVID-19 After Getting Vaccinations](https://finflam.com/howard-stern-reveals-he-has-covid-19-after-getting-vaccinations/): Howard Stern, a household name in American broadcasting, has never been a stranger to controversy. Stern, known for his outspoken and often irreverent style, has been public about his fear and concern about COVID-19. A recent turn of events saw Stern contracting the disease he long feared and sparked nationwide debates about his rhetoric over the past few years. Stern’s stance on COVID-19, has been understandable given his fears of the virus, and the role of influential voices in shaping public opinion during the pandemic. Listen from a guy who’s had COVID-19 6x, yes I said 6, it’s never once been... - [House Oversight Committee Votes to Hold Hunter Biden in Contempt of Congress](https://finflam.com/house-oversight-committee-votes-to-hold-hunter-biden-in-contempt-of-congress/): The House Oversight Committee, comprised of both Democrats and Republicans, voted on Wednesday in a momentous decision tethered to the political fabric of the nation. NFL – Week 17 Review & Week 18 Predictions | RSS.com Hunter Biden Hunter Biden, his attorney Abbe Lowell and Kevin Morris came to Capitol Hill Wednesday morning to sit in the audience as members of the committee considered whether to pass the resolution. The motion on the table was a resolution to hold the president’s son, Hunter Biden, in contempt of Congress for ignoring a subpoena to testify in an impeachment inquiry related to his... - [Chris Christie Exits the 2024 Presidential Race!](https://finflam.com/chris-christie-exits-the-2024-presidential-race/): In a stunning yet not surprising turn of events, former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie has definitively stepped back from the 2024 presidential race on Wednesday, according to numerous reports. Christie’s decision comes after long months of of openly criticizing former President Donald Trump and attempting to dissuade voters that the GOP frontrunner would not be the best choice as the Republican nominee. This is indeed a decisive moment in the race to the White House; a development worth dissecting from various angles.Chris Christie, a prominent figure within the Republican Party and a seasoned politician, has been an unabashed critic of... - [Michelle Obama Really Claims she is "Terrified" about the 2024 Election](https://finflam.com/michelle-obama-really-claims-she-is-terrified-about-the-2024-election/): In the vast expanse of American politics, there has been a rising and, for some, alarming trend of precisely what former First Lady Michelle Obama has expressed concern over. Michelle Obama Scared? During a recent appearance on Jay Shetty’s “On Purpose” podcast, she placed her apprehensions regarding the country’s political climate into words, revealing that the brewing uncertainty ahead of the 2024 presidential race leaves her “terrified.” The anxieties of one of America’s prominent public figures are not simply an indication of personal apprehension but serve as a cautionary tale about the future of American democracy and the importance of who... - [Oprah Responds to Taraji P. Henson Claims on Pay Disparity](https://finflam.com/oprah-responds-to-taraji-p-henson-claims-on-pay-disparity/): In a sphere where revelation and storytelling take center-stage, the reality that unfolds behind the scenes often evokes a contrasting narrative. The entertainment industry, with its glamour and allure, hardly ever exhibits the fiscal disparity and agonizing challenges that mar its facade. NFL – Week 17 Review & Week 18 Predictions | RSS.com Recently, the acclaimed actress Taraji P. Henson shared striking insights into this oft-ignored aspect during an emotive SiriusXM interview with Gayle King.Towards the end of last year, December 19, to be precise, Henson vividly discussed a contentious issue that has continuously plagued the entertainment industry: pay disparity. Her... - [Jeffrey Epstein Client List Release Halted by Jane Doe 107! Who is she?](https://finflam.com/jeffrey-epstein-client-list-release-halted-by-jane-doe-107-who-is-she/): In the well-publicized fallout of the notorious Epstein case, one key element continues to elicit intrigue and controversy -the Epstein Client List- a roster allegedly including upwards of 150-170 prominent individuals. Jeffrey Epstein List Postponed for how long? As indicated in public court documents, this list, presented as evidence in Ghislaine Maxwell’s lawsuit, as of minutes ago, the list won’t be unsealed until at least Jan 22, 2024. The reason behind this delay is the persuaded request by one significant recipient, Jane Doe 107, citing potential personal harm and received hate mail in her country of residence. This extended stay on... - [Aaron Rodgers Accuses Jimmy Kimmel of Being on 'Jeffrey Epstein Lists' and Its Potential Consequences](https://finflam.com/aaron-rodgers-accuses-jimmy-kimmel-of-being-on-jeffrey-epstein-lists-and-its-potential-consequences/): The National Football League (NFL) has always been more than just about touchdowns and field goals; it has also been a platform for players to voice their opinions on different socio-political issues. Recently, one such instance ensued when Aaron Rodgers, the quarterback of the New York Jets, through an unexpected comment, became entangled in a swirl of controversy. Rodgers was participating in a live interview on ESPN, when he made a surprising and highly contentious statement. According to Rodgers, Jimmy Kimmel, the host of popular entertainment show on ABC, might be named in the infamous Jeffrey Epstein client list. Epstein, a... - [Harvard University President Claudine Gay Resigns](https://finflam.com/harvard-university-president-claudine-gay-resigns/): Revered as one of the world’s premier institutions of higher learning, Harvard University finds itself confronting an escalating scandal surrounding its esteemed President, Claudine Gay. Claudine Gay Gone? Reports on Tuesday confirmed Gay’s imminent resignation following severe backlash after a barrage of plagiarism accusations and criticisms for her testimony on campus antisemitism in a Congressional hearing. This revelation not only taints the distinguished reputation of the university but also prompts serious deliberations on prevailing academic ethics and campus responses to rising antisemitism. Harvard’s provost and chief academic officer, Alan M. Garber, will now serve as the interim president, according to a... - [The 8 Best Clint Eastwood Movies](https://finflam.com/the-8-best-clint-eastwood-movies/): Clint Eastwood has become an irreplaceable figure within the landscape of the American film industry. His legacy encases over six decades of acting and directing, with a caliber of work that is as legendary as it is incredibly diverse. From hard-edged cop thrillers to introspective dramas, this essay outlines the eight best Clint Eastwood movies and the factors that contributed to their excellence, including their financial performance, critical reception, audience response, notable casts, and accolade achievements. Honorable Mentions: The Mule, In the line of fire, Play Misty for Me, The outlaw Josey Wales. “Unforgiven” (1992) “Unforgiven” is a masterclass in deconstructing... - [Judge Orders FBI to Release Files on Seth Rich Murder by December 12th](https://finflam.com/judge-orders-fbi-to-release-files-on-seth-rich-murder-by-december-12th/): Freedom of Information Battle for Seth Rich In a recent twist in the long-running freedom of information battle concerning the murder of Seth Rich, a Democratic National Committee (DNC) staffer, a Texas Judge ordered the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to deliver key information pertaining to the case. Judge Amos L. Mazzant commanded the FBI to devise “a timeline for the disclosure of information on Seth Rich’s personal laptop, Seth Rich’s work laptop, the DVD and tape drive within 14 days following the issuance of this Memorandum of Opinion and Order.” This crucial directive was issued on a typical Wednesday morning,... - [The Patriot Act: An Assault on the US Constitution](https://finflam.com/the-patriot-act-an-assault-on-the-us-constitution/): The United States Patriot Act, a legislative document symbolizing safety and liberation in the face of terrorist threats post 9/11, has remained a fulcrum of controversy due to its perceived encroachment upon constitutional freedoms. The PATRIOT Act, which stands for “Uniting and strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism,” has been broadly criticized for being the most treacherous piece of legislation in American history. This criticism primarily revolves around the controversial idea that the Act has destroyed America in several ways. Firstly, it has significantly eroded the civil liberties that Americans hold dear. Secondly, it has... - [10 Times Barack Obama Said Fuck The Constitution](https://finflam.com/10-times-barack-obama-said-fuck-the-constitution/): The United States Bill of Rights, within the Constitution, is what protects our most fundamental liberties. It’s a living document engineered to safeguard the democratic freedoms of the citizens and adapted to the issues of any era. Yet surprisingly, during Barack Obama’s presidency, our First Amendment rights – the right to free speech – had been severely tested. Representing the ten most outrageous examples of these challenges, this essay aims to demonstrate how the Obama administration’s policies imposed severe restrictions on free speech, thus diminishing the sanctity of the Bill of Rights. All this coming from a president who is a... - [Catholics Cannot Become Free Masons According to Vatican](https://finflam.com/catholics-cannot-become-free-masons-according-to-vatican/): In a world filled with diverse religious beliefs and practices, it comes as no surprise that conflicts often arise between seemingly disparate spiritual institutions. One such conflict that has spanned centuries involves two immense and historically influential groups—the Catholics and the Freemasons. This secular enmity has once again been brought to the forefront of spiritual discourse by no less than the Vatican itself. The Catholic Church has reaffirmed an existing ban on Catholics becoming Freemasons, a clandestine society that the Church has always regarded with public animosity. This reaffirmation has provoked a whirlwind of contentious debates, discussions, and critiques from believers... - [Holly Madison Struggled with Image Perception](https://finflam.com/holly-madison-struggled-with-image-perception/): In 2001, the youthful and vibrant face of Holly Madison emerged from the glossy pages of Playboy, embedding itself securely in the minds of American pop culture aficionados. Holly, who was at that moment just twenty-one years of age, had entered into a life that many women, young and old, could only dream of – being the girl-next-door to none other than Hugh Hefner, the founder of Playboy magazine. However, behind the tawny-bricked walls of the iconic Playboy mansion, the promising life that Holly had walked into was replete with harsh realities. Madison, now a mature woman at forty-three, recently confessed... - [A Shift in Perspective: Michael Rapaport to Vote Donald Trump in 2024?](https://finflam.com/a-shift-in-perspective-michael-rapaport-to-vote-donald-trump-in-2024/): Michael Rapaport, the character actor lauded for his roles in “Justified,” “Atypical,” and “Beautiful Girls,” is no stranger to expressing his robust opinions on social media. Known far and wide for his vehement tirade against the 45th U.S. President, Mr. Donald Trump, his vitriolic diatribes are often imbued with language so inflammatory that repeating them here would necessitate a barrage of content warnings or a cascade of typewriter symbols. A staunch believer in exercising his right to free speech, Rapaport doesn’t shy away from utilising his platform to voice his frustrations, alluding to his political leanings – a vote for Joe... - [Legacy of Bruce Willis: Brave Battles and Enduring Impact](https://finflam.com/legacy-of-bruce-willis-brave-battles-and-enduring-impact/): As an iconic figure, Bruce Willis’ entire storied career and life have teetered on the edge of humanity and acting excellence. Despite navigating the turbulent waters of frontotemporal dementia, he remains an emblem of strength and resilience. With a career spanning over four decades, Willis has become etched into the hearts of millions as an unshakable symbol of courage and determination. Bruce Willis The Diagnosis However, even icons like Willis are not immune to the harsh tides of life. The revelation of his battle with frontotemporal dementia, shared by his family in 2023, has shed light on the severity of this... - [Pope Francis Removes Bishop Amid Criticisms: The Papacy is a Dictatorship](https://finflam.com/pope-francis-removes-bishop-amid-criticisms-the-papacy-is-a-dictatorship/): In a significant move yesterday, Pope Francis has taken the decision to remove Bishop Joseph Strictland from his position in Texas. This decision comes as a response to the ongoing criticism that Bishop Strictland has directed towards Pope Francis. Bishop Strickland Bishop Joseph Strickland was appointed by the late Pope Benedict XVI, he’s been a strong advocate of traditional Catholic teachings, from his duties in the diocese of Tyler, Texas. Since his appointment, Bishop Strickland has heavily and rightfully criticized the Pope’s attempts to “update” the Church’s position on social matters from inclusion, to inclusion on abortion, transgender rights and same-sex... - [Uncovering Truth: Chelsea Manning's Heroism and Her Unjust Punishment](https://finflam.com/uncovering-truth-chelsea-mannings-heroism-and-her-unjust-punishment/): Chelsea Elizabeth Manning is known around the world for her part in one of the most significant and controversial information leaks in history. Despite the criticisms leveled against her, Manning’s actions displayed not only bravery but also a commitment to truth and transparency. This essay argues that Chelsea Manning should be regarded as a hero and that her prosecution was unjust. Chelsea Manning Chelsea Manning, born on December 17, 1987, is an American activist and former intelligence analyst for the United States army. In 2013, Manning was convicted by a military tribunal for leaking hundreds of thousands of classified and unclassified... - [Fighting for Julian Assange: A Question of Freedom & Political Strategy](https://finflam.com/fighting-for-julian-assange-a-question-of-freedom-and-political-strategy/): There has been a surge of controversy surrounding Julian Assange, the founder of the global non-profit organization, WikiLeaks. Assange’s organization, WikiLeaks, has dedicated itself to the publication of classified and secretive information, thereby stoking the fires of governmental mistrust and international obscurity. At the core of this controversy is a burning question will Julian Assange ever be set free from the charges set against him, charges that many argue he should have never faced? Assange has been embroiled in legal battles and allegations of espionage and hacking since 2010. However, advocates and supporters of the WikiLeaks founder argue that these charges... - [Benjamin Netanyahu Does Not Have Israel's Best Interest at Hand](https://finflam.com/an-analytical-view-on-the-leadership-of-benjamin-netanyahu/): As a American citizen, it becomes crucial to understand the role played by world leaders in shaping the political, social, and economic landscaped of their respective countries. The crucial consequences of leadership decisions and policies have far-reaching implications, shaping their national trajectory and international relations. One such controversial figure is Benjamin Netanyahu, who served the state of Israel as the prime minister for a record period of more than a decade. His leadership, often seen as divisive and contentious, has sparked debate among scholars, global leaders, and citizens alike. This analysis aims to provide an examination of why and how Netanyahu... - [The Case for Cancelling Foreign Aid: A Closer Examination of the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict](https://finflam.com/the-case-for-cancelling-foreign-aid-a-closer-examination-of-the-israeli-palestinian-conflict/): Foreign Aid Nurturing Dependency and Conflict The purpose of foreign aid is typically twofold – to alleviate immediate suffering and promote long-term development. Yet, an increasing number of critics argue that all foreign aid should be canceled, particularly in light of escalating conflicts such as the Israel-Hamas war in the Middle East. While this viewpoint may appear extreme, its proponents posit that aid often leads to dependency, exacerbates conflict, and can even indirectly sponsor war, thereby resulting in numerous casualties. Foreign Aid’s Role in Dependency and Conflict Dependency theory suggests that the economic conditions of less developed countries improve when they... - [Dianne Feinstein: A Complex and Compelling Legacy](https://finflam.com/dianne-feinstein-a-complex-and-compelling-legacy/): In the early hours of yesterday morning, former Senator Dianne Feinstein passed away at the age of 90, leaving behind a complex and compelling legacy that seems poised to shape American politics for years to come. Feinstein was the longest-serving female senator in history. Having served California as a Democratic Senator since 1992, Feinstein leaves behind a record of service that is both praised and critiqued in equal measures. Gavin Newsom the power to appoint a lawmaker to serve out the rest of her term, keeping the Democratic majority in the chamber through early January 2025. A Little History on Dianne... - [Unraveling the Dress Code Paradox: The John Fetterman Controversy](https://finflam.com/unraveling-the-dress-code-paradox-the-john-fetterman-controversy/): The concept of a dress code in professional environments is not new, nor is it exclusive to politics. Various institutions and industries across the globe have embraced this practice for centuries. However, a recent controversy involving Pennsylvania junior United States Senator John Fetterman (D) and his disregard for the Senate’s dress code during a session has sparked a debate about whether a dress code is important or irrelevant for members of Congress. Yesterday, the United States Senate unanimously passed a resolution late Wednesday formalizing business attire as the proper dress code while on the floor of the chamber. The new written... - [A Legal Scrutiny of The Hunter Biden Controversial Gun Charges](https://finflam.com/a-legal-scrutiny-of-the-hunter-biden-controversial-gun-charges/): In the political arena, allegations and contentious scandals often come uninvited. This truth is no stranger to Hunter Biden, son of U.S. President, Joe Biden. The legal course around his alleged involvement in illicit gun activities has generated aggressive headlines, with many predicting a subsequent trial. However, an in-depth and impartial analysis of these legal proceedings indicates the contrary. The Hunter Biden Controversy A Matter of Justice and Legality Hunter Biden has been engulfed in controversy over his purported violation of gun laws. Speculations took a dramatic turn when he was accused of lying on a federal firearms form during a... - [Why Lori Loughlin Deserved a Harsher Punishment: Preventing Future Scandals](https://finflam.com/why-lori-loughlin-deserved-a-harsher-punishment-preventing-future-scandals/): In recent years, the college admissions scandal involving actress Lori Loughlin has shocked the nation. Loughlin, along with several other high-profile individuals, was found guilty of bribing college officials to secure admission for her children. While Loughlin has already faced legal consequences, many argue that her punishment should have been even harsher. In this article, we will delve into the reasons why Loughlin deserved a more severe penalty and explore the measures that should be put in place nationally to prevent such scandals from occurring again. The Actions of Lori Loughlin One of the primary factors justifying a harsher punishment for... - [Examining the Claim: Is Barack Obama the Antichrist?](https://finflam.com/examining-the-claim-is-barack-obama-the-antichrist/): The idea that Barack Obama is the Antichrist is a conspiracy theory that has gained some traction in certain circles. It’s a theory that’s been there since the beginning when Obama popped up out of nowhere, but it’s been amped up especially with the presidency of Joe Biden. The Biden presidency and the man himself have been lackluster to say the least no matter what the unions say considering that most people in the country consider him to be a puppet due to the fact that he seems to lack the capability of walking normally much less making his own decisions... - [The Mitt Romney Political Journey Is Over!](https://finflam.com/the-mitt-romney-political-journey-is-over/): After a long and eventful career in politics, Mitt Romney has announced that he will not be running for a second term in the US Senate(UT). This decision marks the end of an era for the former Governor of Massachusetts and two-time presidential candidate SS term will come to an end in 2025. Rumor has it Mitt’s internal polling showed him losing to a potted plant in the upcoming election, so he decided retirement was the better option! But back to being fair… Mitt Romney announced that he’s retiring from the Senate. Democrats asking for privacy during this difficult time…I digress!... - [The Antichrist: Unveiling the Connection between Donald Trump and Biblical Prophecy](https://finflam.com/the-antichrist-unveiling-the-connection-between-donald-trump-and-biblical-prophecy/): To satisfy the liberal audience that reads my content, I think it’s only right if I play on your psyche and Trump’s derangement syndrome about none other than Donald Trump. Throughout history, there have been numerous individuals who have been associated with the concept of the Antichrist, a figure commonly associated with evil and destruction. In recent times, the name that has been connected to this ominous title is none other than Donald Trump. While some may dismiss this claim as mere speculation, there are certain compelling factors that cannot be ignored. One of the key reasons behind the assertion that... - [The Ron Paul Presidency: A Look into What Could Have Been](https://finflam.com/the-ron-paul-presidency-a-look-into-what-could-have-been/): In the 2012 United States presidential election, the country stood at a crossroads. With the rise of political discontent and a growing desire for change, many wondered what would have happened if Ron Paul had won the presidency. Known for his libertarian views and unconventional policies, Paul had a dedicated following and a vision for America that differed greatly from the mainstream. Economic Policies A key aspect of Ron Paul’s platform was his commitment to limited government intervention in the economy. As president, he would have implemented a series of reforms aimed at reducing government spending, cutting taxes, and rolling back... - [The 10 Biggest Failures of the Joe Biden Administration thus far](https://finflam.com/the-10-biggest-failures-of-the-joe-biden-administration-thus-far/): Since taking office in January 2021, President Joe Biden has faced numerous challenges and setbacks. From his handling of the economy to his foreign policy decisions, there have been several notable failures that have come to define his administration. In this blog post, we will examine the 10 biggest failures of Joe Biden’s administration in great detail. Border Crisis One of the most glaring failures of the Biden administration has been its handling of the border crisis. Since taking office, the number of illegal border crossings has skyrocketed, overwhelming Border Patrol agents and leading to a humanitarian crisis. Despite promises to... - [Exploring the Reasons Why Nikki Haley is not a Suitable Presidential Candidate for 2024](https://finflam.com/exploring-the-reasons-why-nikki-haley-is-not-a-suitable-presidential-candidate-for-2024/): As speculation on the 2024 presidential election continues to grow, many names have emerged as potential candidates. One of these names is Nikki Haley – a former UN ambassador and governor of South Carolina. However, despite her political experience, there are strong arguments against her candidacy. In this article, we will explore why Nikki Haley should not be considered in 2024. We will look at her lack of diplomatic abilities, history of controversial policies, and alleged corruption scandals. Say No to Nikki Haley Madam Ambassador Nikki Haley’s tenure as the United Nations ambassador was not without its controversies. She openly criticized... - [Donald Trump and Robert Kennedy Jr. are Destined to be Running Mates for 2024](https://finflam.com/donald-trumps-must-undeniably-choose-robert-kennedy-jr-as-his-vice-president/): The upcoming presidential election in the United States is creating a buzz everywhere, and people have started discussing the potential candidates and their chances of winning. With the election season in full swing, former president Donald Trump has once again taken center stage and has declared that he intends to run for the 2024 presidential nomination. However, Trump has not yet announced his running mate for the election campaign, which has led to widespread speculation. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as the vice president nominee would bring unity not just among the Republican party but also among the American people. Kennedy Jr.’s... - [Mike Pence Will NEVER be president of the United States](https://finflam.com/mike-pence-will-never-be-president-of-the-united-states/): The 2024 US Presidential election is already heating up, and Mike Pence is among the names that have been touted as the potential Republican nominee. However, while he might have served as Vice President to Donald Trump, Pence’s qualifications and suitability for the Presidency are debatable. In this article, we will explore the reasons why Pence is not a diplomatic candidate, has a corrupt background, and is generally a poor choice as the President of the United States. Mike Pence Foreign Policy Mike Pence is not a diplomatic candidate. During the Trump administration, Pence was tasked with leading diplomatic talks with... - [Chris Christie's Hopes for 2024 Are Over](https://finflam.com/chris-christies-hopes-for-2024-are-over/): With the 2024 presidential election looming, the Republican Party is looking for a strong and capable nominee to run against the incumbent Democrat, President Joe Biden. Among the many potential candidates, one name that keeps popping up is Chris Christie. Christie, a former governor of New Jersey, is known for his tough-talking persona and unapologetic approach to politics. While some may view him as a strong candidate, there are several reasons why he might not be the best choice for the Republican nomination. Chris Christie First and foremost, Christie has a long history of scandals that could hurt his chances of... - [A Food Truck Review: Tacontento](https://finflam.com/an-honest-food-truck-review-independence-mo-pt-2/): I’m back with a review of another food truck I just happened to drive by in Independence, Missouri heading away from the independence Center. I second guess myself a few times before I ended up doing a u-turn through several parking lots, it’s located in the AutoZone parking lot off 39th Street. Food Truck: TACONTENTO Food: The truck was a Mexican food truck selling items such as tacos, burritos, quesadillas, and birria dishes with standard proteins such as steak and chicken to vegetarian items like cactus and mushrooms. To get a good gist of what kind of flavors TACONTENTO offered I... - [Elon Musk Trashes Old Twitter logo for New "X" mark](https://finflam.com/elon-musk-trashes-old-twitter-logo-for-new-x-mark/): Elon Musk, the famed entrepreneur, inventor, and Tesla founder, has yet again stunned the world with his latest move, Musk announced last week that he plans to replace Twitter’s iconic bird logo with an “X” mark. The announcement has caused quite a stir among Twitter enthusiasts, with some curious about the reasoning behind this change and how it will affect the social media platform. This blog post explores the details of the new design, Musk’s motivation for this change, and what it means for Twitter users. Elon Musk says Bye bye Birdie and “X” Marks the spot The new design is... - [10 Reasons The Deep State Wants Trump Gone](https://finflam.com/10-reasons-the-deep-state-wants-trump-gone/): Donald Trump shocked the world in 2016 when he won the election to become President of the United States. Nearly four years later, Donald Trump made it clear last November as he declared he was running for the office of the presidency for 2024. Many people were asking if Trump would get a fairshot at running for president again, it’s crystal clear he hasn’t as another indictment looms. Deep State? The concept of the “deep state” has become a popular term in recent years, referring to a group of influential individuals who allegedly manipulate and control government policies and decisions. While... - [Lisa Marie Presley Cause of Death Revealed](https://finflam.com/lisa-marie-presley-cause-of-death-revealed/): According to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner, Presley’s cause of death was due to a small bowel obstruction, stemming from bariatric surgery she had several years ago. The autopsy report also said she had been complaining of stomach pain earlier in the day, she was rushed to the hospital and died the same day. Lisa Marie Presley died in January at the age of 54 years old. She rests in Graceland’s Meditation Garden, at her father’s iconic estate in Tennessee, next to her son, Benjamin Keough, sadly he committed suicide in 2020. The medical examiner did find opioids and her... - [A Food Truck Review: Rascals Big Red Food Truck](https://finflam.com/an-honest-food-truck-review-independence-mo-pt-1/): Since the revitalization of downtown Kansas City, Missouri which has included the Kansas City Power & Light district, the H& R Block headquarters, and what was formerly the Sprint Center, now the T-Mobile Center, amongst other buildings that have drawn a younger generation downtown, it has led to a steady climb of residency in the area. With more people, comes more demand. I’ve lived in Kansas City my whole life and I’ve never seen so many food trucks in Kansas City or it’s surrounding areas in my life. If you’re from the Kansas City, Missouri area and you frequent outside to... - [Joe Biden Postpones JFK Secret Documents indefinitely Drawing RFK JR criticisms](https://finflam.com/joe-biden-postpones-jfk-secret-documents-indefinitely-drawing-rfk-jr-criticisms/): President Joe Biden has reclassified and postponed JFK documents that were supposed to be released July 3rd citing national security reasons. Whats the big JFK secret Joe Biden? Is there a cover up? Who truly assassinated Kennedy? What are they hiding? Who are they protecting? If the Warren commission said there were no foreign entities involved, why would you cite national security reasons? Under the JFK records act, the federal government was supposed to release all documents concerning said assassination in 2017. Donald Trump postponed the revelation of said documents several years ago at the behest of the FBI, CIA and... - [A Closer Look at Alan Arkin Who Died Today at 89](https://finflam.com/a-closer-look-at-alan-arkin-who-died-today-at-89/): Alan Arkin, the legendary Brooklyn actor and director, passed away today at the age of 89. He was a beloved figure in the entertainment industry, known for his incredible talent and versatility as an actor. Arkin began his career in the 1950s and quickly established himself as a force to be reckoned with. He appeared in a number of successful films and television shows, including “The Russians Are Coming, The Russians Are Coming,” “Catch-22,” and “Little Miss Sunshine,” for which he won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor.In addition to his work in front of the camera, Arkin was also... - [SCOTUS Buries Biden's Popular student loan forgiveness plan](https://finflam.com/scotus-buries-bidens-popular-student-loan-forgiveness-plan/): The U.S. Supreme Court has struck down President Biden’s plan for federal student loan forgiveness. The SCOTUS Decision! In a 6-3 decision, the highest court in the land struck down and ruled against the Biden administration. The court claims the administration overstepped its authority in trying to cancel or reduce student loan debt, effectively killing the $400 billion plan. The court held that the administration needs Congress’ endorsement before undertaking so costly a program. 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