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America First News
25 May 2023
#politics
American Thinker: Can Democracy Be Saved?
Elections matter, but the quality of the electorate is just as important. The recent election of an avowed communist as mayor of Chicago is a prime example of how democracy can destroy itself by voting itself into communism. The quality of the electorate can have profound effects on society. Hence, instead of discussing lowering the voting age, we should focus on improving the literacy, knowledge, and wisdom of existing voters.
American Thinker: The Biden admin, with the help of the complicit media, sure pretends a lot
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen admits her department isn't preparing for a debt ceiling default, despite warnings of dire consequences.
The Biden administration's incompetence is evident in their lack of preparation in multiple areas, including Afghanistan, the border, and even basic necessities like baby formula. Yet they expect trillions of dollars to control climate and destroy natural resource industries.
American Thinker: The Republican presidential candidates must unite in defense of fairness for the Jan. 6 political prisoners -- and each other
Christopher Grider, a participant in the Jan. 6 Capitol protest, has been sentenced to almost seven years in prison, plus 36 months supervised release, restitution, and a fine by federal judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly. Grider pleaded guilty to two misdemeanors and was found guilty on seven counts related to the riot. One might infer the harsh sentence was because he tried to get images of fatally wounded Ashli Babbitt.
The Economist: British voters want more immigrants but less immigration
British voters are incoherent when it comes to immigration, wanting more immigrants but less immigration. While most polls show that a majority of voters think migration is too high, they also say they want more nurses, doctors, and fruit-pickers. Conservative voters have shown their preference for lower immigration, but the party's pledge to cut it has resulted in an increase to record levels. There has been a shift in attitudes towards immigrants, with voters becoming more liberal, but the government's policies remain incoherent. Categorize as .
Cutting immigration comes at a cost that voters show no willingness to pay, and rolling out the welcome mat while complaining about immigrants is an imperfect approach. The government has tightened rules on the number of international students who can bring dependents, but universities rely on their fees, and farmers in Lincolnshire would scream if the government cracks down on fruit-pickers. Even though most polling points to the opposite, half of people think Britons have become less tolerant overall when discussing immigration, leading to politicians ignoring previously silent liberal voters demanding to be heard. The government must deal with this change, and whilst numbers can be taken down a little, bringing them down a lot is harder, which will lead to a test of what the voters want. Categorize as .
#economy
The Epoch Times: Executive Behind PwC Tax Scam Referred to Police Over Release of Confidential Information
Peter-John Collins, former head of the international tax department at PwC, has been referred to the Australian Federal Police for suspected improper use of confidential government information regarding Australia's tax avoidance laws. His action allowed large companies operating in Australia to avoid paying taxes. The referral comes in light of the revealing emails from the Tax Practitioners Board presented in Parliament on May 2, leading the Treasury to refer the matter to the Australian Federal Police for a criminal investigation.
#health
Fox News: Iowa state troopers claim fentanyl is changing state from drive-through to drug distribution center
Mexican cartels have been increasingly targeting Iowa with opioid drugs, and the state law enforcement officials are struggling to combat the problem. Assistant Director of Narcotics Enforcement of Iowa Ryan Moore revealed that the drug syndicates are aiming at new customers, specifically young children. The situation is worsening with each passing day, with nearly 90% of Iowa's opioid overdose cases in the previous year involving fentanyl, making it the state's most significant drug menace. To combat the problem, authorities are attempting to raise awareness and end the stigma associated with drug addiction.
Sebastian Kidd, who had never used drugs before, passed away after ingesting what he thought was a Percocet, but in reality, it was mostly fentanyl. He is one of the many victims of the ongoing opioid crisis in Iowa, which authorities blame on the Mexican cartels. The state officials say that Iowa is a prime location for drug trafficking due to two interstate-highway intersections that pass through Des Moines. The drug cartels are shifting their focus to smaller towns, where they can hide, without the prying eyes of law enforcement officials. Thus, state and national enforcement agencies are trying their best to counter the menace and mitigate its effects on the society.
The Economist: To survive, Britain’s NHS must stop fixating on hospital care
Britain's National Health Service (NHS) must shift its focus from hospital care to community care, according to a report. The service is facing significant challenges, with waiting lists for treatment exceeding 7 million and one in 11 posts vacant. Critics argue that the existing system can no longer meet the demands placed on it, while proponents say that throwing more money at the NHS would be sufficient. The report recommends community care as the route to better health, stating that hospitals are not the places to prevent things that contribute to ill health.
#education
Fox News: Professor no longer in the classroom after allegedly forcing Christian students to fund Planned Parenthood
A former Michigan State University professor who identifies as an intersectional feminist was sued by two students for violating their First Amendment rights by compelling them to fund an entity called The Rebellion Community that donated to Planned Parenthood and dismantling oppressive systems. Professor Amy Wisner compelled each of her 600 students to contribute $99 for membership, which collectively could have amounted to at most $59,400. The lawsuit is asking for the money the professor received to be given back to the students and to ensure that this does not happen again at the university.
The university said that their business school refunded the students for their contributions to The Rebellion Community, but according to Nathan Barbieri, one of the students who sued, that was not enough. The lawsuit is seeking to bring about a policy change at the university. Additional concerns were raised due to The Rebellion Community being controlled by the professor herself.
#crime
The Epoch Times: Former Seattle Man Gets 8 Years for Stealing $1 Million in Pandemic Benefits
Bryan Sparks sentenced to over 8 years in prison and ordered to pay over $1 million in restitution for stealing jobless benefits and small business loans during COVID-19 pandemic. He used stolen personal information to apply for loans and benefits from different departments and obtained nearly $1.04 million. Sparks opened fraudulent bank accounts and had benefits mailed to Seattle addresses for retrieval. Judge called him "a serial thief and a fraudster", and US Attorney Nick Brown praised the prosecution for holding him accountable.
The Epoch Times: Telecoms Company Avid Sued by 49 States Over 'Billions of Illegal Robocalls'
Attorneys general from 49 US states are suing Avid Telecom, alleging the company has made 7.5 billion robocalls to numbers on the National Do Not Call Registry in violation of multiple telemarketing laws. Fraudsters use illegal robocalls as the most common method of contact with consumers, the lawsuit noted, with consumers reporting losing more than $692m to such scams in 2021 alone. The attorneys general are seeking an injunction to prevent Avid from violating telemarketing rules, as well as damages, restitution and other compensation. Avid denies the accusations.
The Epoch Times: Convicted Murderer and Former Attorney Alex Murdaugh Facing Federal Charges of Fraud, Theft
Disgraced South Carolina attorney Alex Murdaugh has been federally indicted on 22 financial fraud charges, including money laundering, wire fraud, and bank fraud. The charges allege that Murdaugh schemed to steal settlement money from clients, with some of the charges carrying a 30-year sentence. A long-time friend of Murdaugh, Cory Fleming, was also indicted for conspiracy to commit wire fraud, having been accused of helping Murdaugh steal money from the family of his housekeeper after her death. Both Murdaugh and Fleming are scheduled to appear in court in the coming weeks.
#sports
The Epoch Times: Actor Adam Driver Chosen as Honorary Starter for Indianapolis 500
Actor Adam Driver, known for his roles in Star Wars and Marriage Story, will serve as the honorary starter for the 107th running of the Indianapolis 500. The race, taking place on Memorial Day weekend, holds significance for Driver, who served in the Marines for almost three years before being medically discharged. The actor will wave the green flag to start the race, and Indianapolis Motor Speedway President J. Douglas Boles stated that Driver is a "fitting addition" to the spectacle, given his military background.
The Epoch Times: Bills Safety Damar Hamlin Eases Back Into Practice 5 Months Since Near-Death Experience
Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin has started taking part in voluntary practice drills five months after he nearly died on the field after cardiac arrest. Hamlin did not join in team practice but went through exercises with the team's medical staff and participated in individual drills. The slow approach is in line with how the Bills have eased back other players coming off injuries, and is understandable considering Hamlin missed months of physical activity due to his recuperation process. The Bills have two more weeks of voluntary practice before opening mandatory minicamp in the middle of June, followed by training camp opening in late July.
#other
The Epoch Times: Volcano Rumbles Near Mexico City, Coating Towns With Ash, Disrupting Flights
Mexico's Popocatepetl volcano has been experiencing a surge of activity since 1994. Despite there being no sign of a major eruption, hundreds of explosions have spit lava from the 17,797-foot peak, spewing ash, gas and lava. Popocatepetl has been active for half a million years and seventy-five million people live within 60 miles of it. While the ash is not toxic, it could affect breathing and air quality, and also continue to affect flights to and from Mexico City's international airport. Authorities have closed schools and put troops on alert while encouraging people to remain calm.