Ban Hammer

maybe hire some somali pirates for expertise?

A union watchdog organization has filed a lawsuit in tandem with a Utah teacher alleging that the Utah Education Association (UEA) falsely claimed on multiple occasions that members' dues are not used to fund political activities. The UEA is the state affiliate of America's largest teachers union, the National Education Association (NEA). Cole Kelley, a 29-year teacher and Republican member of the Utah State Board of Education, is a co-plaintiff, along with the Freedom Foundation, which says it works to liberate public employees from political exploitation via various means, including litigation. The lawsuit, filed in Utah’s 3rd District Court, alleges that the UEA made false statements on its website and social media claiming that "UEA member dues are never used for political activities." Freedom Foundation says in the lawsuit that that statement appeared on the UEA's website, X account and Facebook on or around March 26, 2025. On May 1 of that year, the group says it reached out to the UEA and notified the union that the statement was false and violated the Utah Truth in Advertising Act. Days later, according to the suit, the UEA changed the statement to say, "UEA member dues are never used for political parties or candidates." Freedom Foundation says that assertion is also false. more at https://www.foxnews.com/us/school-board-members-explosive-lawsuit-claims-teachers-union-lied-about-funneling-money-political-groups

perhaps ewok fed the monkeys on the treadmill that powers the firewall.....

seems to be the latest way to get some fool to send money - claim something outrageous, the money falls in your lap. something about a lie is halfway around the world before truth puts it's shoes on comes to mind.

the obama ice also didn't have screetching nutjobs impeding them every step of the way either.

i saw on facebook that ICE is now moving illegals by train instead of vehicles. i can't wait for protesters to try to block a train.

A decorated Marine veteran was fatally shot at his home during a Facebook Marketplace sale — and he spent his final moments describing his attackers to police over the phone before heartbreakingly texting his family goodbye. Michael Ryan Burke, 42, was gunned down during a sale-turned-robbery involving a cellphone at his home in Columbia, Missouri, on Sunday, according to the Columbia Police Department. Three 18-year-olds and a juvenile male have been arrested and charged with murder in Burke’s senseless killing. more at https://nypost.com/2026/01/21/us-news/marine-veteran-texted-family-goodbye-after-he-was-fatally-shot-at-facebook-marketplace-meetup/

uh what?

you're not the only one that has happened to. some of us mods have been locked out recently.

you can always do a FOIA request..........

here is one way to find out - and you're welcome https://www.dhs.gov/wow?combine=&field_country_of_origin_target_id=All&field_state_value=Kansas

Newly elected Aurora Councilman Rob Andrews was arrested Saturday on suspicion of DUI, police said. Andrews, 41, was pulled over by Aurora police officers after making an improper U-turn, the councilman said in a statement on social media. After sobriety testing during the traffic stop, Andrews said officers determined he “was not fit to drive.” The Aurora representative was one of four new council members elected in November and sworn in on Dec. 1. He chairs two committees, including public safety, and sits as vice chair on a third. “I take full responsibility for my decision,” Andrews stated. “I am deeply sorry — to my family, to the people I serve, and to everyone who expects better from me.” The traffic stop happened at about 9:30 p.m. Saturday on South Chambers Road, near the intersection of South Chambers Circle, after an officer spotted Andrews splitting lanes and making wide turns, Aurora police spokesperson Joe Moylan said. more at https://www.denverpost.com/2026/01/18/aurora-council-rob-andrews-dui/

at 0800 this saturday, the temp will be -2. any chance we can get a florida dentist to fly to kc?

EDMONDS—Houston Curry Wade, 44, of Bainbridge Island, who was a part-time onsite faculty member teaching Physics and Astronomy at Edmonds College until 2022, was arrested on December 17, 2025, attempting to meet an 11-year-old girl for sexual activities, according to Bremerton Police. If convicted, Wade faces up to life in prison. According to Bremerton Police, Wade used a social media application to engage in graphic sexual conversations with a “decoy” he believed to be an 11-year-old child. Over multiple chats, the “chat turned graphic” and Wade he agreed to meet the “child” in Bremerton to act on the discussed sexual activities. Police surveilled Wade and observed him stopping at a hotel in Silverdale en route. Upon arriving at the agreed meeting location in Bremerton, Wade was arrested. more at https://lynnwoodtimes.com/2026/01/09/wade/

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