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After AOC Busted In Ethics Fiasco, Rashida Tlaib Caught Violating Campaign Finance Laws
Kind of a big problem…
First, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) was busted in an ethics fiasco.
Now, fellow freshman Democrat Rashida Tlaib (MI) is facing a serious problem of her own.
From Daily Caller:
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Democratic Michigan Rep. Rashida Tlaib reportedly paid herself $17,500 from her election campaign funds — after she won her midterm election in November 2018.
take our poll - story continues belowCompleting this poll grants you access to Flag And Cross updates free of charge. You may opt out at anytime. You also agree to this site's Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.That appears to be a violation of campaign finance rules, the Washington Free Beacon reported Friday. In total, campaign records reveal that the congresswoman paid herself a salary of $45,000 before and after the election.
FEC rules state that campaign funds can no longer be transferred to a candidate once that person ceases to be a candidate.
After her win in November, Tlaib celebrated while draped in the Palestinian flag.
https://twitter.com/KhaledBeydoun/status/1060027114618085377?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1060027114618085377&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.breitbart.com%2Fpolitics%2F2018%2F11%2F07%2Fdemocrat-rashida-tlaib-dances-with-palestinian-flag-at-victory-party%2F
Ocasio-Cortez’s boyfriend, Riley Roberts, was found to have a government email address.
Her team was quick to say that Roberts was not a member of AOC’s staff, therefore he’s not earning a salary.
From Daily Mail:
Her chief of staff Saikat Chakrabarti also argued the move was normal for a spouse or partner.
He wrote: ‘He’s not paid. We have no volunteers in the office. He’s not doing any government work. He can see her calendar just like spouses/partners/family members in other congressional office.
But something’s up.
You see, Roberts is actually listed in Alexandria’s staff directory.
LOOK:
Hey @AOC – A friend of mine who works in the House just sent me this screenshot of your staff directory from the internal congressional database.
Contrary to your denial, it lists your boyfriend as being on your staff. Care to explain why you appear to be lying? pic.twitter.com/My8ixAJyXC
— Andrew Surabian (@Surabees) February 15, 2019
Is this a “major ethics violation?”
Turning Point USA’s Charlie Kirk says, yup.
.@Aoc is having a tough week
She ran Amazon out of NYC killing 25,000 working class jobs for her constituents she pretends to fight for
She is accused (with strong evidence) of breaking ethics rules by hiring her boyfriend on staff
Green New Deal political joke of 2019
— Charlie Kirk (@charliekirk11) February 15, 2019
Wow – @AOC denies her boyfriend is on her staff and yet this official document lists him on your staff
Starting to look like a major ethics violation and you lied to cover it up. https://t.co/7QyMfm4y4b
— Charlie Kirk (@charliekirk11) February 15, 2019
Alexandria’s chief of staff, Saikat Chakrabarti openly supports a man who was an Hitler “ally.”
Here is AOC's chief of staff Saikat Chakrabarti wearing a tee shirt of a fascist who worked with the Nazis. Weird! https://t.co/JUuYgiyuGx pic.twitter.com/GrVsKJ1dFA
— Jack Posobiec ???????? (@JackPosobiec) February 10, 2019
S. Mitra Kalita has a blue checkmark on Twitter and works in the programming department for CNN.
She sent the following tweet:
Seeing the words “prepared” and “authentic” to describe @AOC, often with surprise that she’s made it so far. This is the superpower of women of color: to prep more than everyone else, read the room, yet stay true to yourself because the alternative ain’t worth it. Just guessing.
Seeing the words “prepared” and “authentic” to describe @AOC, often with surprise that she’s made it so far. This is the superpower of women of color: to prep more than everyone else, read the room, yet stay true to yourself because the alternative ain’t worth it. Just guessing. pic.twitter.com/uOTPAsIAzh
— S. Mitra Kalita (@mitrakalita) February 28, 2019
Self-described Democrat Socialist Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez responded, essentially playing the victim card:
People think it’s a joke when folks say we have to work 2x as hard for the same seat.
Whether you believe it or not, the upside is when we do get here,we’re used to being held to a diff bar. To being doubted. To getting new hoops thrown @ us last min.
So we know how to perform.
People think it’s a joke when folks say we have to work 2x as hard for the same seat.
Whether you believe it or not, the upside is when we do get here,we’re used to being held to a diff bar. To being doubted. To getting new hoops thrown @ us last min.
So we know how to perform. https://t.co/uB4KOXyRgN
— Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (@AOC) February 28, 2019
Twiter took notice, and things quickly backfired on Alexandria:
This is not about "women of colour" being prepared and authentic. This is about anyone of any colour, denomination, culture or background being prepared for a role in public life. Just do your work!
— Liz Williams (@lizwilliamsnet) February 28, 2019
Unless you are black and work for Trump. https://t.co/42engsAva7
— Mrs_Pinky Thoughts ???? (@mrs_pinky85) February 28, 2019
https://twitter.com/FreedomForceUSA/status/1101135327329161217?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1101135327329161217&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fthefederalistpapers.org%2Fopinion%2Faoc-posts-ridiculous-twitter-message-women-color-gets-instant-reality-check
I think your notoriety came from your Twitter account, now you need to shine as a congresswoman, and you seem to be off to a good start, stay in your lane until you have proven yourself, just my thoughts
— Spooky12 (@MikeCady6) February 28, 2019
People aren’t surprised you made it this far because you are a woman. They are surprised you made it this far because you’re an economic illiterate, a geo-political dolt, and a bloody socialist! Who are you trying to kid, yourself or your constituents? #SocialismSucks
— Mario Lomuscio (@MarioLomuscio) February 28, 2019
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Apple Backs Down, Will Allow Parler Back on App Store
The news is seen as a major boost for the First Amendment.
Free speech is a fickle thing, and precious too. If we’re not careful, it can be stripped away but those who hide behind the claim that a “private” company can limit your personal freedoms. Twitter, Facebook, and other social media platforms are almost always the culprits here, bending the algorithmic reach of those with whom they disagree. Enter Parler: A free speech app where only the bare legal minimum of content would be moderated. The platform became incredibly popular with an astonishing swiftness, but soon faced trouble from companies who had previously aligned themselves with Facebook and Twitter’s more controlling stance. Apple, who had previously booted Parler from its App Store, has now relented to the Constitution. Apple has approved Parler’s return to the iOS app store following improvements the social media company made to better detect and moderate hate speech and incitement, according to a letter the iPhone maker sent to Congress on Monday. The decision clears the way for Parler, an app popular with conservatives including some members of the far right, to be downloaded once again on Apple devices. The letter — addressed to Sen. Mike Lee and Rep. Ken Buck and obtained by CNN — explained that since the app was removed from Apple’s platform in January for violations of its policies, Parler “has proposed updates to its app and the app’s content moderation practices.” On April 14, Apple’s app review team told Parler that its proposed changes were sufficient, the letter continued. Now, all Parler needs to do is to flip the switch. The news is seen as a major boost for the First Amendment.
For many North Carolinians, neighborhood living brings with it the peace of mind that the most invasive animals you might have to deal with are squirrels who are trying to rest in your attic, or raccoons hoping to fatten up from your trash can. The Tar Heel state has some bears, sure, but they’re not often the pestering or dangerous type like you might see in the Pacific Northwest or parts of California. But one man this week got up close and personal with a seriously frightening creature this week, after it lunged at his wife from underneath their car. A disturbing video captures the moment a rabid bobcat attacks a North Carolina woman—and the moment her husband grabs it off her and throws it through the air. Kristi and Happy Wade of Burgaw were walking to their SUV to take their cat to the vet the morning of April 9 when the growling animal ran across the street and attacked, WIS-TVreports. After throwing it several feet, Happy Wade eventually shot it after it ran into the couple’s garage and then continued to charge, ABC 11 reports. A neighbor who had been jogging by at the time stopped to help and called 911. Video of the incident is simply unbelievable. https://twitter.com/nojumper/status/1383145940807163904?s=20 The bobcat was injured by Wade and later euthanized by local law enforcement. An autopsy revealed that the animal was indeed rabid, and the family has been undergoing treatment for their numerous bite wounds.
Apple Backs Down, Will Allow Parler Back on App Store
The news is seen as a major boost for the First Amendment.
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