As said here numerous times, the fraud was not dealt with by MN officials who should have dealt with it until the Feds stepped in and public pressure was put to bear. We will not get the money back. The governor and Dems are trying to put in place things that will make it easier for them to continue it. It didn’t just cost MN citizens, but all of you, except Hwessli, of course. The threats against those who tried to expose the fraud is the worst thing, IMO. The lack of press coverage for all of this is disgusting, but not surprising sadly.
The lobster and steak go back many administrations, and it was not just for the top brass. I don’t think anyone here would argue that there is much waste in government, including in the military. That is just one argument for smaller government and government closer to the citizens when possible.
“The victim of the terrorist attack at Old Dominion has been identified as Lt. Col. Brandon Shah– who was a Professor of Military Science and the leader of the university’s ROTC program.
He was a veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation Enduring Freedom, and Atlantic Resolve.His awards included two Bronze Stars, Senior Army Aviator Badge, Combat Action Badge, Parachutist Badge, Air Assault Badge, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Air Medal with Valor, Joint Service Commendation Medal, Army Commendation Medal, and the Joint Service Achievement Medal.
“It wasn’t America’s gun owners who decided to allow Mohamed Bailor Jalloh into this country; that was the government’s decision.
It wasn’t America’s gun owners who gave him an eleven-year prison sentence when prosecutors asked for 20 years, and it wasn’t America’s gun owners who released him from prison after less than seven years; that was our criminal justice system.
It wasn’t America’s gun owners who decided to allow him to stay in this country after he had been convicted of providing material support to a terrorist group and repeatedly stated that he wanted to kill Americans; that was the government’s decision. It wasn’t America’s gun owners who decided there was no need to keep Jalloh under surveillance.”
“The Virginia terrorist had previously been *convicted of trying to join ISIS.* He was not given the maximum sentence, then was released early. He was not denaturalized or deported. He repaid this leniency by shooting up a room, shouting Allahu Akbar. What the hell are we doing?”
“This is actually a perfect illustration of how the parasites in the NGO Industrial Complex feed on their host municipalities until they’ve sucked every last dollar from the productive members of their tax base: Democrats award huge grants to nonprofits that only exist to enrich their members while simultaneously destroying the quality of life in their city -> nonprofits contribute to same Democrats’ election campaigns and shady “ballot harvesting” operations -> things slowly deteriorate as this cycle repeats itself until the host is bled completely dry. Then they blame racism and “white flight” or what have you.
And that’s why destroying USAID was possibly one of the Trump administration’s most important acts. It showed you could cut off the parasite from its blood supply and weaken its grip on power.”
Kathaleena — If I remember the sequence of events properly, the fraud was investigated and the charges laid before the federal republicans became interested in it. But I do agree — in both the private and public sector, local smaller entities are usually more responsible
“Iranian citizens are reportedly sending videos to American and Israeli intelligence exposing where Iranian regime and military officials are hiding” — that stretches credibility. Do Iranian citizens have access to American or Israeli intelligence, is there a website to upload videos? If it’s that easy to access intelligence agencies, that’s an excellent opportunity for misinformation or denial of service attacks. Instead of Iranian citizens sending videos, maybe Iranian coutner-intelligence sends videos and the US is sending multi-million dollar missiles to the desert. In all likelihood, Israeli intelligence has excellent sources and may or may not share them with the US.
I found this interesting — for a Guardian article its fairly balanced;
The tweet on Los Angeles NGOs is bizarre. The money is spent within the city so its not parasitical. Legal aid is a constitutional right so it does need to be provided to the homeless and others. And USAID is soft power in foreign affairs, why mention it here — a strictly municipal post
Not sure what USAID or its demise has to do with the success of conservative politicians in Latin America. USAID usually tied itself to the right of centre political movements who favour open markets and international trade. In the last twenty or so years, democratic reforms in Latin America have favoured a swing between left of centre and right of centre candidates. Typical for countries with normal elections and quite impressive for Latin America after decades of military juntas supported by the US.
Wandering Views 
As said here numerous times, the fraud was not dealt with by MN officials who should have dealt with it until the Feds stepped in and public pressure was put to bear. We will not get the money back. The governor and Dems are trying to put in place things that will make it easier for them to continue it. It didn’t just cost MN citizens, but all of you, except Hwessli, of course. The threats against those who tried to expose the fraud is the worst thing, IMO. The lack of press coverage for all of this is disgusting, but not surprising sadly.
The lobster and steak go back many administrations, and it was not just for the top brass. I don’t think anyone here would argue that there is much waste in government, including in the military. That is just one argument for smaller government and government closer to the citizens when possible.
LikeLiked by 1 person
“The victim of the terrorist attack at Old Dominion has been identified as Lt. Col. Brandon Shah– who was a Professor of Military Science and the leader of the university’s ROTC program.
He was a veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation Enduring Freedom, and Atlantic Resolve.His awards included two Bronze Stars, Senior Army Aviator Badge, Combat Action Badge, Parachutist Badge, Air Assault Badge, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Air Medal with Valor, Joint Service Commendation Medal, Army Commendation Medal, and the Joint Service Achievement Medal.
RIP. 🙏”
https://x.com/i/status/2032235907269513698
LikeLiked by 2 people
“It wasn’t America’s gun owners who decided to allow Mohamed Bailor Jalloh into this country; that was the government’s decision.
It wasn’t America’s gun owners who gave him an eleven-year prison sentence when prosecutors asked for 20 years, and it wasn’t America’s gun owners who released him from prison after less than seven years; that was our criminal justice system.
It wasn’t America’s gun owners who decided to allow him to stay in this country after he had been convicted of providing material support to a terrorist group and repeatedly stated that he wanted to kill Americans; that was the government’s decision. It wasn’t America’s gun owners who decided there was no need to keep Jalloh under surveillance.”
https://x.com/i/status/2032453840990077089
LikeLiked by 2 people
“The Virginia terrorist had previously been *convicted of trying to join ISIS.* He was not given the maximum sentence, then was released early. He was not denaturalized or deported. He repaid this leniency by shooting up a room, shouting Allahu Akbar. What the hell are we doing?”
https://x.com/i/status/2032471543670882342
LikeLiked by 2 people
Typical Soros stooge.
https://x.com/i/status/2032175087634329986
“Norfolk’s Soros-funded Commonwealth Attorney Ramin Fatehi blames Republicans and the “cult of gun absolutism” for the shooting at Old Dominion.
The suspect is reportedly a previously convicted supporter of ISIS.”
https://x.com/i/status/2032200545642131917
“So the government releases a treasonous radical terrorist, and its gun owners’ fault and we need to be disarmed.
Makes sense.
“We will keep releasing criminals until you surrender your rights!”
LikeLiked by 2 people
No quarter.
https://x.com/i/status/2032447130699178428
“Iranian citizens are reportedly sending videos to American and Israeli intelligence exposing where Iranian regime and military officials are hiding
Keep it up, the regime is PANICKING behind the scenes! 🇺🇸🇮🇷”
LikeLiked by 2 people
Just like with Minnesota, the grifting is built in, expected, and encouraged.
They have a second group being enriched by it as well, the Dem politicians who allow and encourage it.
https://x.com/i/status/2031945738255778129
“This is actually a perfect illustration of how the parasites in the NGO Industrial Complex feed on their host municipalities until they’ve sucked every last dollar from the productive members of their tax base: Democrats award huge grants to nonprofits that only exist to enrich their members while simultaneously destroying the quality of life in their city -> nonprofits contribute to same Democrats’ election campaigns and shady “ballot harvesting” operations -> things slowly deteriorate as this cycle repeats itself until the host is bled completely dry. Then they blame racism and “white flight” or what have you.
And that’s why destroying USAID was possibly one of the Trump administration’s most important acts. It showed you could cut off the parasite from its blood supply and weaken its grip on power.”
https://x.com/i/status/2031888190571745636
“LA awards $106M to nonprofit whose lawyers hinder city’s ability to clean up streets – and bill $1,025 an hour “
LikeLiked by 2 people
🤔
https://x.com/i/status/2032000589089906707
“You want to know how we know that Thune is a major problem?
The Media NEVER attacks him.”
LikeLiked by 1 person
“BREAKING: Fox News reports a massive California taxpayer healthcare fraud scheme.
An 87-year-old Nevada doctor’s identity was used to file 76,000 claims representing $600 million in Los Angeles.
“I’ve never billed medicare for any of these patients.”
https://x.com/i/status/2032231331351183507
LikeLiked by 2 people
“Wow it’s weird how the Latin American left suddenly started losing elections when USAID was killed”
https://x.com/i/status/2032496163627094381
“Wow. Newest AtlasIntel poll for Colombia’s Presidential election in May…
🔴 Paloma Valencia – 46%
🔵 Ivan Cepeda – 38%
🔴 Abelardo de la Espriella – 44%
🔵 Ivan Cepeda – 39%
They have both right-wing candidates beating far-left Cepeda in a possible runoff.”
LikeLiked by 1 person
Kathaleena — If I remember the sequence of events properly, the fraud was investigated and the charges laid before the federal republicans became interested in it. But I do agree — in both the private and public sector, local smaller entities are usually more responsible
hrw
LikeLike
“Iranian citizens are reportedly sending videos to American and Israeli intelligence exposing where Iranian regime and military officials are hiding” — that stretches credibility. Do Iranian citizens have access to American or Israeli intelligence, is there a website to upload videos? If it’s that easy to access intelligence agencies, that’s an excellent opportunity for misinformation or denial of service attacks. Instead of Iranian citizens sending videos, maybe Iranian coutner-intelligence sends videos and the US is sending multi-million dollar missiles to the desert. In all likelihood, Israeli intelligence has excellent sources and may or may not share them with the US.
I found this interesting — for a Guardian article its fairly balanced;
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/mar/13/goal-plan-iran-war-military
LikeLike
The tweet on Los Angeles NGOs is bizarre. The money is spent within the city so its not parasitical. Legal aid is a constitutional right so it does need to be provided to the homeless and others. And USAID is soft power in foreign affairs, why mention it here — a strictly municipal post
Not sure what USAID or its demise has to do with the success of conservative politicians in Latin America. USAID usually tied itself to the right of centre political movements who favour open markets and international trade. In the last twenty or so years, democratic reforms in Latin America have favoured a swing between left of centre and right of centre candidates. Typical for countries with normal elections and quite impressive for Latin America after decades of military juntas supported by the US.
hrw
LikeLike
🤔
https://x.com/i/status/2032591239837532342
“Antifa doesn’t exist, but it can go to prison.”
https://x.com/i/status/2032553720819421518
“BREAKING: A jury finds eight defendants guilty of terrorism charges in an attack on a Texas ICE detention center.”
LikeLike