The ACLU stands up for liberal rights

 
by: Adriana Cohen 

The American Civil Liberties Union is little more than a fundraising arm and mouthpiece for the DNC.
The national nonprofit organization is supposed to champion civil liberties for all — but a series of high-profile events that have played out over the past week have highlighted how that’s hardly the case.
When President Trump announced his sweeping executive order on immigration that paused travel from seven Muslim-majority countries and temporarily halted the nation’s refugee program, the ACLU didn’t waste a minute in strongly condemning his actions on social media and filing suit. Their public opposition to the order led to millions in donations aimed at fighting Trump tooth and nail.
But when thugs, anarchists and arsonists rioted at the University of California, Berkeley to prevent gay conservative Milo Yiannopoulos from speaking at their liberal campus, the ACLU was silent. Clearly the ACLU only believes in protecting free speech when non-conservatives are doing the talking. 

So much for pro-diversity. Like many liberals, the ACLU pretends to be tolerant but blatantly practices intolerance toward anyone with differing viewpoints.
The ACLU didn’t denounce the violent protesters at Berkeley, who trampled the speaker’s right to free speech and caused nearly $100,000 in property damage.
When former vice presidential candidate and U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine fanned the flames by telling his Democrat supporters to “fight in the streets” against Trump’s policies, it was once again crickets from the ACLU. But then again, he’s a card-carrying liberal, he gets a pass.
Then there were the riots at New York University Thursday night, where out-of-control protesters smashed windows and destroyed public property to keep Gavin McInnes, another conservative, from speaking at the college. And despite 11 arrests, the ACLU said nothing.
Why? Because the ACLU cherry-picks issues that support a liberal political narrative.

When a Trump campaign office in North Carolina was firebombed last fall, did the ACLU defend Republicans’ right to political speech? Did they denounce the “Kill Your Local Trump Supporter” graffiti that was spray-painted in Mission Hill last fall?
Nope, they looked the other way. But you can bet if a Syrian refugee’s rights are being violated, they’ll go ballistic.
The ACLU should change its name to the ACLUFS. American Civil Liberties Union — For Some.
Adriana Cohen is host of the “Adriana Cohen Show” airing Wednesdays at noon on Boston Herald Radio. Follow her on Twitter @AdrianaCohen16.
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Rep. Jason Chaffetz Chickens Out On Returning Public Land to the People: “Sends the Wrong Message”

by:Tim Brown 

Congressman Jason Chaffetz (R-UT) has withdrawn legislation that would have upheld his oath of office and the Constitution by returning land back to the people from the usurpation of the central government and the Bureau of Land Management, apparently under pressure from "groups" he "supports" believing that it "sends the wrong message."
Chaffetz's legislation was introduced in January and called on the Department of Interior to either dispose of or sell 3.3 million acres of "public lands."
However, it appears that he is facing pressure from conservationist groups who claim the legislation "sends the wrong message."

"I'm a proud gun owner, hunter and love our public lands," Chaffetz posted. "The bill would have disposed of small parcels of lands Pres. Clinton identified as serving no public purpose but groups I support and care about fear it sends the wrong message."

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I am withdrawing HR 621. I'm a proud gun owner, hunter and love our public lands. The bill would have disposed of small parcels of lands Pres. Clinton identified as serving no public purpose but groups I support and care about fear it sends the wrong message. The bill was originally introduced several years ago. I look forward to working with you. I hear you and HR 621 dies tomorrow. #keepitpublic #tbt 

 

According to The Washington Post, "The Disposal of Excess Federal Lands Act, which would have shifted federal holdings to state governments in Utah, Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon and Wyoming, prompted an outcry among hunters and anglers' groups. Introduced three weeks after House Republicans enacted a rule change to make it easier to sell off federal land, the measure prompted two separate rallies in Santa Fe, N.M., and Helena, Mont., this week that drew hundreds of people opposed to the measure." 

 

The Salt Lake Tribune reports:
The legislation details swaths of Bureau of Land Management acreage over 10 Western states cited in a 1997 Clinton administration report as not otherwise set aside for oil, gas or mineral extraction, listed for wilderness protection or designated for Native American groups. That includes 132,931 acres in Utah.

The findings, though, note that some of the lands identified may have other conflicts, including disposal costs, the existence of cultural resources or hazardous conditions. The study was requested by Congress at the time as part of an exchange plan to restore the Florida Everglades. 

 

Chaffetz has introduced the bill every year since 2010, but it has never passed or gone forward to a committee hearing. The legislation accords with other Republican efforts in Utah to take control public lands, which account for about two-thirds of the state's area.

"While there are national treasures worthy of federal protection, there are lands that should be returned to private ownership," Chaffetz said in 2011.

The move to drop the legislation, though, was lauded by public lands conservation groups.

Chris Saeger, director of Western Values Project, said Chaffetz deserves thanks for withdrawing the "irresponsible bill." 

 

"If he values public lands enough to abandon this plan," Saeger said in a prepared statement, "he should refrain from interfering with the land protected by President Obama's Bears Ears monument."

That step is not likely. Chaffetz has been a staunch opponent of the December monument designation in San Juan County, calling it "a slap in the face to the people of Utah." 

 

Of course, it's a slap in the face of the people of Utah Congressman! However, it's a bigger slap in the face that the central government "owns" a ton of land it never acquired per the Constitution, through state legislatures! Yet, you claim your legislation "sends the wrong message." However, you never tell us what that message is. Is it that the DC government should not own or manage that land? That is the right message, Sir! Is it that some people who support you want the Constitution violated concerning "public land," something that the Constitution clearly limits?
Does this map look like Constitutional limits on "public land," Mr. Chaffetz?  





From what I can see, so-called "conservatives" are ok with this kind of lawlessness when it benefits them. Alex Robinson of Outdoor Life elaborated on conservationists and hunting groups having concerns that selling off small portions of land to private interests could cut off public access to national forests for hunter or campers.
Well, again, where is that in the Constitution, friends? If you want land to hunt on, get a friend that has the land and ask to hunt, or buy property!
I know what some are saying, "Tim, it's not that simple." Oh yes, it is. It's as simple as the central government coming in and in one quick swoop usurping constitutional authority, growing government to enforce that usurpation and even threatening and imprisoning those who would seek to correct the injustice.

Thanks for nothing on this one Congressman Chaffetz.

Midnight Super Bowl Document Release: 178-Page FBI Hillary Clinton Emails - Wait till You See What's on Page 55!

by:Tim Brown 
It appears that a 178-page FBI Clinton Email Document was quietly released on Super Bowl weekend, but discovered by internet researcher Katica.  Keep in mind that FBI Director James Comey knew Hillary Clinton broke the law with her illegal personal email server, and yet recommended that no charges be made against Mrs. Clinton.  President Donald Trump has kept him on at the FBI, as well.  Titled "Part 06 of 06," this document seems to be very interesting, and I suspect there is a good reason for why the leak would have occurred at a time when Americans are busy watching the circus and eating bread. 

Whatever is happening with the release of these documents, Katica is on top of things.  She has set up a notification alert that notifies when the FBI host data site is updated.  The document is visible from the FBI archives, which you can view here, or you can simply scroll down for a copy of the document, which was downloaded by Sundance and uploaded for view at Scribd.  Now, Hillary Clinton's illegal emails are once again going to be front and center if the media would just pick up on it.
From the Conservative Treehouse, Sundance breaks down the important points, and it looks like page 55 could not only point out more of Hillary Clinton's criminal activity, but also expose Director Comey in a coverup of her crimes.

• Pages 11 and 12, outline an interview conducted as an outcome of a “walk in” to the FBI office by a long-term government official inside the Department of State who provided physical evidence and gave a statement.
• Page 55 is really interesting because it shows the results of a forensic examination on July 15th 2016 which discovered 1,539 work related emails between Clinton and Huma Abedin that were not turned over to the State Department.   The 7/15/16 date is important because this discovery was AFTER FBI Director James Comey gave the press conference stating the FBI did not -at that time- have evidence to support a criminal finding.
• Page 80 Justin Cooper surfaces again.  Some people suspect Cooper was cooperating with the FBI for much longer than it originally appeared.  I agree with that suspicion.
• Page 122 Interview Notes that appear to be related to page 80 (JC).
• Page 130/131 Interview notes from a [REDACTED] caller (annoyingly redacted).
• Page 139 Appears to be interview notes related to the discovery of Paul Combetta aka “Stonetear” on Reddit.  Date of interview November 17th 2016, post election.
• Pages 150+ there are multiple pages of hand written interview notes by the FBI investigators.  Based on the notes, it appears some of these latter FBI interviews were quite lengthy. 

Take a look for yourself at what was leaked and ask yourself, if President Donald Trump is keeping James Comey on and has already made steps to back off of hard talk about prosecuting Hillary Clinton, if he will keep this campaign pledge to do so, considering he has kept Comey on at the FBI. 

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