January 6th, 2021

schuylaar

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It only took one internet ad by the Lincoln Project and 24 hours for this to happen, a few other companies got the message too. This is how you fight these fucks, go for the throat, the Republican senate is heavily dependent on big donor and corporate cash.
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Toyota changes its stance, halts donations to GOP election objectors (yahoo.com)

Toyota changes its stance, halts donations to GOP election objectors
Toyota has reversed itself and now says its political action committee will no longer contribute to the Republican legislators who voted against certifying President Biden's presidential election victory.

boycott works; now we have a mouthpiece to tell them.
 

captainmorgan

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DIY-HP-LED

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DOJ Press Release: Insurrection Investigation Update. Here's How Prosecutors are Building the Case.

The Department of Justice recently issued a press release regarding the status of the investigation into the insurrection on January 6. The FBI and the United States Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia are moving expeditiously, arresting (according the the press release) an average of three insurrectionists per day. After each person is arrested they are interrogated by the FBI (assuming the defendant waives his/her Miranda rights and agrees to be interviewed). These interrogations are instrumental to developing evidence of the potential complicity of others who are higher up on the criminal food chain: the funders, the organizers and the inciters. It's clear that the federal prosecutors are following a tried and true investigative blueprint for investigating up their way up the criminal ladder.
 

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Prosecutors request prison sentence for man carrying Trump flag in Senate chamber on Jan. 6
Paul Allard Hodgkins, 38, pleaded guilty last month to one count of obstructing an official proceeding.

Prosecutors are now encouraging a federal judge to sentence Hodgkins to an 18-month prison term, contending that there is a need to prevent domestic terrorism.

“The need to deter others is especially strong in cases involving domestic terrorism, which the breach of the Capitol certainly was,” Special Assistant U.S. Attorney Mona Sedky said in a government sentencing request for Hodgkins, according to The Washington Post.

Sedky called on FBI Director Christopher Wray’s testimony from March before the Senate that said the issue of homegrown violent extremism is “metastasizing,” with some individuals being encouraged by the Capitol riot, according to the Post.

She also asked U.S. District Judge Randolph D. Moss of Washington to acknowledge previous court filings that illustrate that despite convicted individuals not having criminal history, their views make them “unique among criminals in the likelihood of recidivism,” the Post reported.
 

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GOP Reps. Massie, Roy Slam DOJ's Jan. 6 Probe
Two GOP lawmakers Thursday blasted the Biden Department of Justice, and chastised Attorney General Merrick Garland for "political hyperbole" and "dangerous politicization" of his investigations of the Jan. 6 attack at the U.S. Capitol.

In a follow-up to their May 13 letter to Garland, GOP Reps. Chip Roy of Texas and Thomas Massie of Kentucky lamented the lack of response and decried additional arrests.

"In the intervening time period, many more Americans have been arrested, overly aggressive tactics have continued, and you have made comments that only confirm the importance of congressional oversight of the Department’s activities," they wrote.

They laid into Garland for his testimony to the Senate Appropriations Committee that, "if there has to be a hierarchy of things that we prioritize, this would be the one we would prioritize because it is the most dangerous threat to our democracy."

"Such a sweeping exaggeration can be viewed as nothing more than political hyperbole and a dangerous politicization of law enforcement activities that may punish those engaging in protected speech by lumping them in with those who committed acts of violence," the pair wrote.

"We continue to hear stories of overly aggressive and violent tactics from FBI agents executing arrest warrants on individuals with no risk of violence or who committed mere trespass offenses," they continued.

"Those that damaged property and assaulted police officers on January 6th should rightfully face justice," the letter reads.

"However, the public outcry and hyper-politicization of the events on January 6th may incentivize prosecutors to use overly aggressive tactics, overcharge, and abuse the power of the federal government in order to satisfy favored political groups," they wrote.

"And DOJ continues to push for pretrial incarceration of citizens with no history of, or propensity for, violence, only to be rebuffed by judges time and time again. The American people deserve to know why."
 

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Coffee consumption linked to lower risk of COVID-19 infection
'Coffee consumption favorably correlates with inflammatory biomarkers' linked to 'COVID-19 severity and mortality,' authors wrote
Regular coffee consumption of at least one cup daily was associated with a lower risk of COVID-19 infection, according to a study.

Researchers with Northwestern University published findings in the Nutrients journal, stemming from an analysis of nearly 40,000 participants in the U.K. Biobank. The team studied participants' dietary habits in 2006-2010 and hypothesized the subsequent risk of coronavirus infection in 2020. Researchers specifically looked at participants’ consumption of coffee, tea, processed meat, red meat, fruit, vegetables and oily fish.

Regular coffee consumption of at least one cup daily was associated with a lower risk of COVID-19 infection, according to a study.

Researchers with Northwestern University published findings in the Nutrients journal, stemming from an analysis of nearly 40,000 participants in the U.K. Biobank. The team studied participants' dietary habits in 2006-2010 and hypothesized the subsequent risk of coronavirus infection in 2020. Researchers specifically looked at participants’ consumption of coffee, tea, processed meat, red meat, fruit, vegetables and oily fish.
 

DIY-HP-LED

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Coffee consumption linked to lower risk of COVID-19 infection
'Coffee consumption favorably correlates with inflammatory biomarkers' linked to 'COVID-19 severity and mortality,' authors wrote
Regular coffee consumption of at least one cup daily was associated with a lower risk of COVID-19 infection, according to a study.

Researchers with Northwestern University published findings in the Nutrients journal, stemming from an analysis of nearly 40,000 participants in the U.K. Biobank. The team studied participants' dietary habits in 2006-2010 and hypothesized the subsequent risk of coronavirus infection in 2020. Researchers specifically looked at participants’ consumption of coffee, tea, processed meat, red meat, fruit, vegetables and oily fish.

Regular coffee consumption of at least one cup daily was associated with a lower risk of COVID-19 infection, according to a study.

Researchers with Northwestern University published findings in the Nutrients journal, stemming from an analysis of nearly 40,000 participants in the U.K. Biobank. The team studied participants' dietary habits in 2006-2010 and hypothesized the subsequent risk of coronavirus infection in 2020. Researchers specifically looked at participants’ consumption of coffee, tea, processed meat, red meat, fruit, vegetables and oily fish.
A free cup with every vaccine should work just fine.
 

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General Mark Milley Was Prepared to Stop Trump's Attempted Coup/Unlawful Efforts to Retain Power

In the new book by Carol Leonnig and Philip Rucker, "I Alone Can Fix It", the authors reveal that Chairman of the Joint Chiefs General Mark Milley put plans in place to defeat any attempt by Donald Trump to unlawfully retain power after losing the presidential election.

All military members are taught that lawful orders must be obeyed and unlawful orders must be disobeyed. Gen. Milley was honoring his oath of office and allegiance to the Constitution by preparing to defeat any attempt at an illegal coup.

Here is a discussion of the importance of our government officials being guided by their responsibility to the Constitution, particularly as Trump and many Republicans continue to push The Big Lie on the American people.
 

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Accused Capitol rioter's bail revoked after leaving lewd voicemails for probation officer
Brandon Fellows, 27, left messages for probation officer Kendra Rennie and reportedly called her mother once, an incident the officer said left them both feeling nervous, according to CBS News.

Fellows was hit with a five-count indictment including felony obstruction for his alleged role in the Capitol insurrection on Jan. 6. He reportedly entered Sen. Jeff Merkley's (D-Ore.) office.

He was released on bail prior to Thursday's hearing, the news outlet reported.

Prosecutors asked for Fellows's pretrial release to be revoked on two separate occasions prior to Thursday, but Judge Trevor McFadden declined. McFadden noted in his Thursday decision that Fellows's pattern of behavior could no longer be given the benefit of the doubt.

"I don't think you're going to allow us to help you," McFadden told Fellows during the hearing, according to CBS News.

On Wednesday, Rennie testified that Fellows repeatedly made sexual innuendos and left her long rambling voicemails during the time that he was released on bail.

She noted one specific voicemail that he left in May, in which he referenced "the size of his genitalia and the performance of his genitalia," CBS News reported.

Rennie also described a situation in which Fellows called her mother, asking to speak with her.

"It was intimidation. It was frightening. It made me nervous," she said of the incident, adding that she then went to pick up her mother, who felt "very uncomfortable" about what transpired.

McFadden explained that he believed that there was a "mental health component" to Fellows's actions, but that he had denied the opportunity to get treatment.

"I am not convinced that you're a danger to the community, but I do think you're impulsive. I do think you're headstrong, and you're kind of gonna do what you're gonna do," McFadden said, according to CBS News. "I tried really hard to avoid having to lock you up, but after months here, I don't think I can be at all confident that there's a condition or combination of conditions that you'll adhere to."
 

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‘History Will Be Kind’ To Mark Milley Says Gen. McCaffrey

General Barry McCaffrey, former National Security Council member, and Admiral James Stavridis, former NATO Supreme Allied Commander, laud General Milley because they believe Milley defended our country against Trump’s wrath during the former President’s final days in office
 
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