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Steve Bannon, You In Danger

The Status Kuo • 20165 implied HN points • 26 Jan 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Legal issues Criminal charges Podcast Accountability
  1. Legal troubles are mounting for Steve Bannon due to his involvement in fraudulent schemes and contempt of Congress.
  2. Bannon faces state criminal charges in New York related to fraud, money laundering, and conspiracy.
  3. Financial struggles, legal battles, and potential prison time indicate a challenging road ahead for Bannon, as accountability catches up to him.

Iowa Whole Lotta Nothing

Sarah Kendzior’s Newsletter • 5791 implied HN points • 13 Jan 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Elections Political system Accountability Political landscape
  1. Iowa is a mysterious place full of history and meaning beyond its surface appearance.
  2. The Iowa caucuses, once deemed important, now raise questions about accountability, diversity, and their relevance in today's political landscape.
  3. 2024 marks a significant time post-coup, post-covid, and post-truth, where election races serve as harbingers of political apocalypse and the erosion of democracy.
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North Carolina Republicans create "secret police force"

Popular Information • 13718 implied HN points • 02 Oct 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Legislation Government oversight Transparency Accountability Partisanship
  1. North Carolina Republicans have created a 'secret police force' through a legislative committee with extraordinary investigative powers.
  2. The new rules by North Carolina Republicans could potentially compromise privacy, attorney-client privilege, and accountability.
  3. Changes in public records laws in North Carolina give lawmakers more authority over what documents are considered public, raising concerns about transparency and accountability.

Georgia Election Officials Decline To Defend Voting Machines!

Emerald Robinson’s The Right Way • 4324 implied HN points • 27 Dec 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Elections Government Corruption Justice Accountability
  1. Georgia election officials, including Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger, are not defending the state's electronic voting system in court.
  2. Acting chairman of the State Election Board, Matt Mashburn, voted against investigating Raffensperger as his tenure is ending.
  3. SOS officer Gabriel Sterling is still addressing allegations from the 2020 election and has been invited by citizen investigator Joe Rossi to discuss election facts in a public meeting.

The danger is now

Robert Reich • 25000 implied HN points • 15 May 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Election Media Democracy Accountability
  1. Trump's recent actions and statements are alarming, signaling a dangerous shift toward authoritarianism.
  2. There is concern about the lack of accountability for Trump's actions, particularly related to the Capitol riot and ongoing lies.
  3. Calls for action include holding Trump accountable, condemning media complicity, and mobilizing to protect democracy and equal rights.

Dr. Mike Yeadon: "Don’t let them get away with it, Don’t believe those telling you Covid tyranny is all bumbling and fumbling that deserve forgiveness and amnesty' NO amnesty, NONE! (Dr. James Hill)

Alexander News Network -Dr. Paul Elias Alexander's substack • 1926 implied HN points • 27 Jan 24
🌍 World Politics Pandemic response Accountability Conspiracy Theories Government actions
  1. Seek justice and full accountability
  2. No forgiveness or amnesty for Covid tyranny
  3. Hold individuals accountable for intentional actions

231 Current and Former U.S. Service Members Demand Military Leaders Be Court-Martialed Over Forced COVID Vaccines: “Service Members Were Significantly Harmed by These Actions” (Jim Hoft, Gateway P)

Alexander News Network -Dr. Paul Elias Alexander's substack • 2299 implied HN points • 15 Jan 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Military COVID-19 Constitutional Rights Accountability Government
  1. 231 current and former U.S. service members want military leaders court-martialed over forced COVID vaccines
  2. The declaration highlights concerns about corruption and failures in key institutions like the Department of Defense
  3. Military leaders are accused of infringing on laws, rights, and religious freedom with the COVID-19 vaccine mandate

I am GOING to forgive the beasts, the money-hungry God-complex beasts who made us mRNA technology that underpinned COVID mRNA vaccine; why? it's not about malevolent beasts, it's forgiveness so that I

Alexander News Network -Dr. Paul Elias Alexander's substack • 1906 implied HN points • 14 Jan 24
🏥 Health Politics COVID Vaccine Accountability Policies Investigation
  1. Forgive those who wronged you to free yourself from anger and rage.
  2. Seek full accountability for the actions of others, even after forgiveness.
  3. Investigate and uncover the truth behind deceitful actions for justice.

AMAZING POLLY, support this lady, she is on side with me, absolutely fucking not! no AMNESTY! no chance in hell, see Polly's video below, see my recent substack, we HANG these people using courts

Alexander News Network -Dr. Paul Elias Alexander's substack • 1670 implied HN points • 17 Jan 24
🏥 Health Politics COVID-19 Vaccine Accountability Justice
  1. Support for no amnesty for those involved in COVID actions and policies.
  2. Advocacy for holding accountable high-society individuals like the common criminal.
  3. Emphasis on the need for courts and juries to make decisions on punishment.

Trump Made His Bedminster. Now He Has To Lie In It.

The Status Kuo • 10534 implied HN points • 27 Jun 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Legal issues National Security Government Corruption Accountability Media influence
  1. The audio tape provides direct evidence of Trump's willful dissemination of national security information.
  2. Trump has a history of being caught on tape admitting to or in the process of committing crimes.
  3. The importance of holding Trump accountable for compromising national secrets is crucial, regardless of the final legal outcome.

unqualifying immunity

bad cattitude • 146 implied HN points • 12 Mar 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Government Accountability Policy Justice Constitution
  1. Eliminating the concept of 'qualified immunity' can shift power towards accountability to the people
  2. Individuals with power and influence should be held to higher standards and face consequences for transgressions
  3. Supporting civil liability for bad actors, rather than hiding behind 'just doing my job,' can promote accountability and deter misconduct

Matt Gurney: The Johnston report is one of the most depressing things I've ever read

The Line • 3360 implied HN points • 23 May 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Government Security Inquiry Media Accountability
  1. The special rapporteur's report reveals concerning truths about Chinese electoral interference.
  2. Johnston suggests a broken system has hampered the government's ability to combat interference.
  3. The report highlights deficiencies in the government's response to crises and lack of accountability.

Justin Ling: Can we please just fix a damned problem, for a change?

The Line • 3223 implied HN points • 03 May 23
🌍 World Politics Canadian Politics Government oversight Accountability
  1. The government often fails to follow through on promises and recommendations, eroding trust in the system.
  2. There is a pattern of systemic problems being identified but not properly addressed by government institutions.
  3. Accountability and transparency are lacking, leading to a cycle of issues not being resolved and a lack of trust in the government.

Memory-Holing the Apocalypse

The Upheaval • 812 implied HN points • 12 Oct 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Corruption Government Influence Pandemic response Accountability
  1. A whistleblower revealed bribery and manipulation by top officials to change conclusions on the origins of Covid-19
  2. Fauci and his colleagues engaged in a widespread effort to cover up the true origin of the virus
  3. Despite evidence piling up for a lab-leak scenario, accountability for the actions of those involved, including Fauci, seems unlikely

How experience makes me support school choice

Tilting At Windmills • 157 implied HN points • 05 Feb 24
🚌 Education School choice Public Schools Accountability
  1. The author's personal experience attending both public and private schools influenced their support for school choice.
  2. School choice advocates argue that accountability is better in a market-driven system compared to traditional school boards.
  3. The author highlights the discrepancy in decision-making between closing public schools and private schools based on individual parent choices.

They Will Never, Ever Stop Lying About Everything, But Don't Give Them The Attention They Want

Singal-Minded • 1813 implied HN points • 15 Mar 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Twitter Rumors Online behavior Accountability Social media
  1. They will never stop lying about everything, but don't give them the attention they want.
  2. Ignore the rumors and defamatory comments online to avoid getting caught up in negativity.
  3. Focus on your work and don't engage with those who aim to bring you down on social media.

Why the First Impeachment Matters

Can We Still Govern? • 157 implied HN points • 09 Jan 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Impeachment Foreign Policy Congress Whistleblowers Accountability
  1. The first impeachment reveals how Trump thinks about public power and governs.
  2. Trump's actions during the first impeachment show he prioritizes personal interests in foreign policy and seeks to usurp Congressional power.
  3. In a second Trump administration, expect evasions of accountability, loyalty to political hacks, and attacks on career officials who do the right thing.

N.S. Lyons on the panic of the managerial class

In My Tribe • 516 implied HN points • 07 Aug 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Accountability
  1. The managerial class has caused a shift in societal values by emphasizing mass organization and control
  2. The United States is described as a soft managerial regime that relies on narrative management rather than direct force
  3. There is a pushback against the managerial elite to restore individual autonomy and reduce dependency on external controls

A tangible thing you can do today to fight Trump's takeover of the federal government

Can We Still Govern? • 215 implied HN points • 15 Nov 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Policy Government Civil Service Accountability Partisanship
  1. You can take action against Trump's attempt to politicize the federal government by commenting on a proposed rule to neuter Schedule F.
  2. Public comments on rules can influence policy decisions and help protect the independence of the bureaucracy.
  3. Increasing politicization of government agencies can lead to lower performance, reduced accountability, and less responsiveness to Congress and the public.

TMI Lessons: what was learned and what should have been learned

Gordian Knot News • 131 implied HN points • 27 Oct 23
🚌 Education Lessons Learned Accountability Regulation Bureaucracy
  1. Lessons learned from Three Mile Island highlighted the inadequacies in nuclear power safety and regulatory systems.
  2. Two major lies in the nuclear establishment were exposed at Three Mile Island, showing the need for accountability.
  3. The NRC's incompetence and flaws showcased at Three Mile Island suggest the need for a complete overhaul of the regulatory system.

Had You Known, Would You Have Taken the Jab?

QTR’s Fringe Finance • 44 implied HN points • 07 Dec 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Vaccines Deception Legal action Censorship Accountability
  1. Demand for Covid shots dropped by over 75% when Americans learned the truth about the vaccines.
  2. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a lawsuit against Pfizer for alleged deception in promoting the vaccines.
  3. Pfizer faces accusations of lying about vaccine efficacy, transmission prevention, and attempts to silence journalists and scientists.