Posts by Julian Kramer:
Officials proclaim social media a terrorist threat,
The future of uncensored social media seems bleak, judging by the recent statements of FBI Director James Comey and Homeland Security Sec. Jeh Johnson. Following Obama’s summit on “violent extremism,” both Comey and Johnson warned the public of looming terrorist activity thanks to the extensive influence of social media. While acknowledging social media’s contribution to Read More
Kentucky judge dismisses entire jury due to lack of minority representation,
Due to the lack of minority representation among the jury, Jefferson Circuit Court Judge Olu Stevens decided to postpone a drug trial and dismiss the entire jury panel altogether. Despite objections from both the defense and the prosecution, Stevens brought in a new group of jurors — and it wasn’t the first time he did Read More
Obama justice system protected Wall Street executives from prosecution,
According to Goldman Sachs, we are in the third wave of the great crisis; what happened in 2008 continues to haunt Americans now facing financial risk at the next phase of the collapse. Banks and executives who should’ve been indicted for their misdeeds have gotten away under our justice system. Despite pressure from Congress’ Oversight Read More
Facebook secretly supporting privacy-destroying Cybersecurity Act,
Several tech companies have publicly come out against the Cybersecurity Information Act (CISA) — a bill that aims to destroy our privacy by nullifying company privacy policies, allowing government access to private data and giving immunity to companies that disclose such information. From among the tech giants that took up arms against the bill, one Read More
Two EMS workers in critical condition after being attacked in Detroit,
Two Detroit EMTs remain in serious condition after being repeatedly stabbed while trying to help a woman in the 3400 block of Third Street, along Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. Paramedics Alfredo Rojas and Kelly Adams arrived at the scene to treat a woman with an ankle injury, when the man she was with suddenly Read More
Officials refuse to disclose list of 11 Obamacare co-ops nearing collapse,
Barely two years after their launch in 2013, nine of the original 24 Obamacare co-ops have already been deemed failures – with an additional 11 more nearing collapse, as well. Although federal officials have already identified these 11 co-ops, the list remains shrouded in secrecy as they refuse to divulge information to the public. Officials Read More
China clones military weapons from the U.S., Russia,
Handbags, smartphones, movies, beverages and, now, even military technology — China’s copycat culture has taken itself to new heights if its weapons systems are any indication. China’s growing military assertiveness has now been strengthened by weapons cloned from other countries’ technologies. For instance, U.S. aircraft Lockheed Martin F-35 Joint Strike Fighter and Northrop Grumman X-47B Read More
False-flag attack warning: Tension mounts as China vows retaliation against US,
While the United States has safely sailed within 12 miles of China’s artificial islands in the South China Seas recently, China remains unhappy with what they deem to be the United States’ military challenge to Beijing’s territorial claims. China has further warned the US to “think twice” about “making trouble,” lest they suffer the consequences. Read More
U.S. citizens’ top fears revealed by university’s Survey of American Fears,
What are average Americans most afraid of? In the 2015 Survey of American Fears conducted by Chapman University, a random sample of 1,541 adults from across the United States were asked to rate their level of fear about a variety of topics. The 10 major “domains” of fear included in the survey were crime, daily Read More
Wall Street crash movie: Too big to fail or box office flop?,
The Big Short, a newly released Hollywood film about the 2007–2008 crash, has so far performed well at the box office and received acclaimed reviews – it features several big stars although it deals with a subject many perhaps would rather sooner forget. Brad Pitt, Christian Bale and Ryan Gosling star in a tale about Read More
