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America First News
4 Jun 2023
#politics
The Epoch Times: ‘A Symbol of Defiance’: Memory of Tiananmen Square Massacre Kept Alive by Advocates
Hu Yang, an exiled Chinese pro-democracy activist, posted a photo of himself holding a sign commemorating the Tiananmen Square Massacre on Twitter, a social media platform banned in China. Hours later, Chinese police tracked him down, interrogated him, and detained him in a heavily-surveilled detention facility. Hu was forced to sign vague charges commonly used by Beijing to silence dissent, and even after being released on bail, he had to report his activities to local police. A year later, on the anniversary of the massacre, Hu opened up about his harrowing journey to escape China with his family and his determination to remember the event and fight for democracy.
Despite China's attempts to erase the memory of the Tiananmen Square Massacre, exiled Chinese pro-democracy activists like Hu Yang and exhibitions like the June Fourth Memorial Exhibit in New York City are determined to keep the memory and fight for democracy alive. The exhibit features items preserved from the event, such as photos, bloodstained shirts, and tents from the pro-democracy students. It also includes black banners with slogans from the 2019 Hong Kong mass protests against Beijing's encroachment. The exhibit's executive director hopes it will help people distinguish between China and the ruling communist regime and recognize that Chinese people oppose communism.
The Blaze: 'Follow the money': Ex-Anheuser-Busch exec explains how investment firms pressure major corporations to go woke
Major corporations are losing billions in market value due to boycotts over progressive causes, according to former Anheuser-Busch executive Anson Frericks. Frericks claims that dominant investment firms like BlackRock, State Street, and Vanguard are forcing companies to promote progressive values regardless of the negative impact on their customer base. These firms manage massive pension funds and have significant influence on which companies they invest in, often mandating divestment from fossil fuels and oil and gas and committing to ESG policies like diversity, equity, and inclusion. Frericks argues that political and cultural issues should be settled at the ballot box, not in the boardroom (, ).
The "Big Three" also use their power as shareholders to influence corporate boards and executive pay, even tying CEO compensation to ESG measures. Frericks warns that stakeholder capitalism, which prioritizes serving all stakeholders including government agencies, activists, and NGOs over increasing value to shareholders, has the potential to fundamentally transform the entire western world. Businesses engaging in politics and telling customers "how to live their lives" has become a concern for Frericks, who believes that citizens should be able to decide these things through free and fair elections rather than a small group of asset managers and CEOs (, ).
#economy
The Economist: Turkey’s President Erdogan shifts towards sane economics
Turkey's President Erdogan has appointed a new cabinet that includes Mehmet Simsek as the new treasury and finance minister. Simsek is a voice of economic orthodoxy and his appointment suggests the end of Erdogan's zany policy of trying to bring down inflation by making borrowing cheaper. The most important step towards fixing the country's economy is reversing an easing cycle that began in autumn 2021 during which Turkey's benchmark interest rate dropped by more than ten percentage points. The appointment of a new central bank governor may be an encouraging sign for investors looking for a policy U-turn towards sane economics.
The European Political Community has made a show of unity with Ukraine and other neighbours. Ukraine has received its first F-16 fighter jets, which will help bolster its defense against Russia. Meanwhile, in Moldova, the European Political Community takes shape. Two small front-line towns, Bakhmut and Verdun symbolize the horrors of war and the political backing from the European Political Community may matter more than the elderly fighter jets for Ukraine.
#sports
Fox News: Clemson freshman tossed in extra-innings thriller, broadcast not happy with ejection: ‘You cannot do that’
Clemson baseball player Cam Cannarella was ejected from Saturday's game against Tennessee for saying something to Vols third baseman Zane Denton, causing him to be suspended for Sunday's game against Charlotte. ESPN analyst Kyle Peterson voiced his displeasure with the ejection, stating that it was not deserved and would take emotion out of the game. Despite Cannarella's absence, Clemson will face off against Charlotte for a chance to play Tennessee again later in the day with the Vols needing to lose two consecutive games to be eliminated from the college tournament.
#outdoors
Gataway Couple: What to Do If You Find a Bird Nest in Your RV Pin Box
Birds nesting in fifth wheel pin boxes can be illegal to move if they contain an active nest, protected under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act. Therefore, it is best to take precautions to prevent birds from nesting in these areas, such as using aluminum foil, wire mesh, grocery bags, pool noodles, or blocks of foam to block off the opening. These hacks are inexpensive and easy to implement, and will save RVers the trouble of dealing with nesting birds and illegal activity.
#technology
Fox News: Is your new Android phone or TV box one of the millions impacted by preinstalled malware?
Millions of Android phones and TVs have been sold with pre-installed malware, with China-based companies powering popular Android TV boxes that are included with Guerrilla malware capable of launching coordinated cyberattacks. The malware could allow cybercriminals to install any app they want on the TV box, while simultaneously tapping on ads in the background to generate ad revenue. Guerrilla will also open a back door for Android devices, forcing them to communicate with a remote command-and-control server to check for new malicious updates to install. In both cases, the malware will sell collected personal information to advertisers.
American Thinker: We can beat those who weaponize artificial intelligence
The advances in AI may not necessarily benefit the elite class, as AI can victimize them in unique ways. ChatGPT, a self-directed conversational search engine, may be the future of internet search and make it difficult for manipulators to lie.
#other
Red State: Chucked Aside? Todd out as 'Meet the Press' Host
Chuck Todd, host of "Meet the Press," will leave the show after nearly a decade to focus on family and new projects. Todd announced his departure on Sunday and stated that he would rather leave a little too soon than wear out his welcome. He will be replaced by Kristen Welker, and the show has suffered from low ratings and constant criticism for its lack of a host with the gravitas of its former leader, Tim Russert. Todd's departure has spawned the Twitter hashtag, but Todd seems to take the criticism in stride. This isn't his first time leaving a high-profile position, as his predecessor David Gregory also left the show after a six-year run.