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and the sweeping under the rug continues Biden issues preemptive pardons for Milley, Fauci and Jan. 6 committee members WashingtonCNN — President Joe Biden on Monday issued preemptive pardons for Gen. Mark Milley, Dr. Anthony Fauci and members of Congress who served on the committee investigating the January 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol, using extraordinary executive prerogative as a shield against revenge by his incoming successor, Donald Trump. The pardons, coming in the final hours of Biden’s presidency, amount to a stunning flex of presidential power that is unprecedented in recent presidential history. They serve to protect several outspoken critics of the incoming president, including former Republican Rep. Liz Cheney, whom Trump has vowed retribution against. “These are exceptional circumstances, and I cannot in good conscience do nothing,” Biden wrote in a statement, issued hours before he was set to welcome Trump to the White House for tea before attending his swearing-in. “Baseless and politically motivated investigations wreak havoc on the lives, safety and financial security of targeted individuals and their families.” more at https://www.cnn.com/2025/01/20/politics/joe-biden-preemptive-pardons/index.html

i've suspected he's not been in charge from day one. "just sign these papers and you can have ice cream."

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A Florida jury on Friday found CNN guilty of defaming a U.S. Navy veteran and security contractor with a 2021 story about the costs of evacuating Afghans after the Taliban took control of their country. The jury ruled in favor of Zachary Young, who said his reputation and business were destroyed when the network showed his face onscreen during a segment about a black market of smugglers who were helping Afghans flee the country for high fees in the months after the U.S. withdrawal. Jurors awarded Young $5 million for lost business opportunities and pain and suffering after 8.5 hours of deliberation across two days. The jury will now decide how much the network must pay in punitive damages. Lawyers for each party will have an opportunity to present additional evidence as the jury works to determine punitive damages. more at https://www.nationalreview.com/news/cnn-loses-defamation-case-ordered-to-pay-5-million-to-navy-veteran/amp/

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so the view is moving to the senate?

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i got quite a laugh out of this in bold............

The Food and Drug Administration said Wednesday it’s banning the use of Red No. 3, a synthetic dye that gives food and drinks their bright red cherry color but has been linked to cancer in animals. The dye is still used in thousands of foods, including candy, cereals, cherries in fruit cocktails and strawberry-flavored milkshakes, according to the Center for Science in the Public Interest, a food safety advocacy group that petitioned the agency in 2022 to end its use. The FDA’s decision marks a victory for consumer advocacy groups and some U.S. lawmakers who have long urged the FDA to revoke the additive’s approval, citing ample evidence that its use in beverages, dietary supplements, cereals and candies may cause cancer as well as affect children’s behavior. more at https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/fda-bans-red-no-3-artificial-coloring-beverages-candy-rcna185479

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something i saw on FB today - isn't it odd that with california in the news now, the drones seem to have disappeared?

one of the latest scams to get money from people - in the video below, one woman with a fairly common name was sued by the same company after the same company sued a woman with a similar name for the same debt in another state!

so climate change started these fires. climate change = the homeless i guess i'll have to make sure i don't have any climate change camping in my woods.

i'd say that hits the nail on the head about many issues. upvote for cheetah.

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bureaucracy coming home to roost... https://www.instagram.com/reel/DEpi12tByXL/

that's the one i was referring to. some vehicles (like my truck) don't have a cabin air filter. in the event of ash falling from a fire or volcano, it would probably be best not to use the AC if one can avoid it as that requires extra power from the engine, and thus more air through the engine air filter....

Special counsel Jack Smith resigns from DOJ as Trump’s fight to block final report continues Special Counsel Jack Smith resigned from the Department of Justice on Friday after he completed his two criminal investigations of President-elect Donald Trump. The departure was disclosed in a court filing submitted Saturday to Trump-appointed U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon of Florida. “The Special Counsel completed his work and submitted his final confidential report on January 7, 2025, and separated from the Department on January 10,” the filing reads. more at https://www.cnbc.com/2025/01/11/special-counsel-jack-smith-resigns-from-doj-as-trumps-fight-to-block-final-report-continues.html

keep in mind that the ash from the fires can clog up the air filter on a car - it would be a good idea to keep a spare in the car should you need to evacuate.