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[DaveXA]

Wasn't sure where to put this, but we need a thread for the wing nuts. Lauren Boebert.

 

[bird]

BRUSSELS — Trump administration officials at the Pentagon invited a far-right activist, Jack Posobiec, to participate in Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s first trip overseas, according to a planning document obtained by The Washington Post and people familiar with the decision, triggering alarm among U.S. defense officials worried about the military being dragged into partisan warfare.

News of Posobiec’s invitation circulated among U.S. officials in Washington and in Europe ahead of Hegseth’s visit this week to Germany, Belgium and Poland, officials said, speaking on the condition of anonymity to discuss the secretary’s itinerary. One official said the potential involvement of Posobiec, a Trump booster who is known for peddling conspiracy theories and trolling political adversaries online, has raised questions within the Pentagon about Hegseth’s judgment and what he aimed to communicate to U.S. allies if he were to allow a polarizing political figure to be by his side..............

Posobiec’s history of extreme rhetoric includes promoting the “Pizzagate” conspiracy theory that Democrats were running a satanic child-abuse ring. Last year, Posobiec’s speech at the Conservative Political Action Conference in suburban Washington went viral after he supported people convicted of crimes following the attack on the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.

“Welcome to the end of democracy. We are here to overthrow it completely,” Posobiec said. “We didn’t get all the way there on Jan. 6, but we will endeavor to get rid of it.” He later said in an interview with NBC News that his comments were meant to make light of what he perceives to be a lack of democratic values in the administration of then-President Joe Biden.

Hegseth, a 44-year-old former Fox News personality and National Guard officer, has taken an adversarial approach with the news media that has included taking away workspace in the Pentagon for several mainstream outlets, including The Post. John Ullyot, a spokesman for Hegseth, said in a recent memo that the move was part of a “rotation program” designed to provide more access to other outlets, though some of the outlets that Ullyot said the Defense Department intends to rotate in already had news desks at the Pentagon..............

Hegseth team invites far-right activist Jack Posobiec on overseas trip​

What the fork was that cockroach doing on that trip?

Jesus Christ on a hockey puck these people are untethered from reality.

 

[Optimus Prime]

Guess this can go here

What a weird thing to put in your state constitution
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A Republican Arizona state senator used his “legislative immunity” to get out of a speeding ticket after going 89 mph in a 65 mph speed limit zone.

The Arizona Department of Public Safety confirmed that State Senator Jake Hoffman was not cited because of the state law.

"The Trooper recognized and verified that Mr. Hoffman is an Arizona State Senator and currently in legislative session," a DPS spokesperson said, according to ABC 15.

A spokesperson for the state senator said he didn’t invoke immunity during the stop, which took place on Jan 22, but that the trooper recognized him and confirmed with Hoffman that he’s a legislator, and proceeded to not issue a ticket in adherence with state law, the local TV station reported.

Former Republican Arizona Governor Doug Ducey attempted to end the practice of legislative immunity but was unable to do so.

“Members of the legislature shall be privileged from arrest in all cases except treason, felony, and breach of the peace,” the Arizona State Constitution states.

It adds that legislators “shall not be subject to any civil process during the session of the legislature.”……

Republican lawmaker uses ‘legislative immunity’ to get out of speeding ticket

State Constitution says lawmakers ‘shall be privileged from arrest in all cases except treason, felony, and breach of the peace’

www.independent.co.uk

 

[Eeyore]

Chicken vaccines

Trump Admin Shifting Away From Depopulation for Bird Flu - Farm Policy News

The Trump administration is preparing to combat the avian flu by relying on 'biosecurity and medication' instead of depopulating entire infected flocks.

farmpolicynews.illinois.edu

 

[Eeyore]

Guess this can go here

What a weird thing to put in your state constitution
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A Republican Arizona state senator used his “legislative immunity” to get out of a speeding ticket after going 89 mph in a 65 mph speed limit zone.

The Arizona Department of Public Safety confirmed that State Senator Jake Hoffman was not cited because of the state law.

"The Trooper recognized and verified that Mr. Hoffman is an Arizona State Senator and currently in legislative session," a DPS spokesperson said, according to ABC 15.

A spokesperson for the state senator said he didn’t invoke immunity during the stop, which took place on Jan 22, but that the trooper recognized him and confirmed with Hoffman that he’s a legislator, and proceeded to not issue a ticket in adherence with state law, the local TV station reported.

Former Republican Arizona Governor Doug Ducey attempted to end the practice of legislative immunity but was unable to do so.

“Members of the legislature shall be privileged from arrest in all cases except treason, felony, and breach of the peace,” the Arizona State Constitution states.

It adds that legislators “shall not be subject to any civil process during the session of the legislature.”……

Republican lawmaker uses ‘legislative immunity’ to get out of speeding ticket

State Constitution says lawmakers ‘shall be privileged from arrest in all cases except treason, felony, and breach of the peace’

www.independent.co.uk

If I remember correctly, that was a rule put in place to prevent political shenanigans where a party would have the opposition arrested or detained before an important vote.

 

[bird]

Guess this can go here

What a weird thing to put in your state constitution
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A Republican Arizona state senator used his “legislative immunity” to get out of a speeding ticket after going 89 mph in a 65 mph speed limit zone.

The Arizona Department of Public Safety confirmed that State Senator Jake Hoffman was not cited because of the state law.

"The Trooper recognized and verified that Mr. Hoffman is an Arizona State Senator and currently in legislative session," a DPS spokesperson said, according to ABC 15.

A spokesperson for the state senator said he didn’t invoke immunity during the stop, which took place on Jan 22, but that the trooper recognized him and confirmed with Hoffman that he’s a legislator, and proceeded to not issue a ticket in adherence with state law, the local TV station reported.

Former Republican Arizona Governor Doug Ducey attempted to end the practice of legislative immunity but was unable to do so.

“Members of the legislature shall be privileged from arrest in all cases except treason, felony, and breach of the peace,” the Arizona State Constitution states.

It adds that legislators “shall not be subject to any civil process during the session of the legislature.”……

Republican lawmaker uses ‘legislative immunity’ to get out of speeding ticket

State Constitution says lawmakers ‘shall be privileged from arrest in all cases except treason, felony, and breach of the peace’

www.independent.co.uk

And if he happened to kill someone due to his speeding? Republicans are spoiled little children.