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02-22-2021, 07:09 PM
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Not a great day to be a bail-bondsman in Illinois. The Governer just signed a bill which eliminates your whole industry.
CHICAGO — Governor JB Pritzker signed a historic and controversial criminal justice reform bill Monday that would end cash bail statewide by 2023.
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The centerpiece of the massive law is ending cash bail. Almost everyone would be released from jail while awaiting trial unless a judge decides otherwise.
https://wgntv.com/news/chicago-news/...-bail-by-2023/
Pritzker signs criminal justice reform bill that would end cash bail by 2023
CHICAGO — Governor JB Pritzker signed a historic and controversial criminal justice reform bill Monday that would end cash bail statewide by 2023.
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The centerpiece of the massive law is ending cash bail. Almost everyone would be released from jail while awaiting trial unless a judge decides otherwise.
https://wgntv.com/news/chicago-news/...-bail-by-2023/
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02-24-2021, 04:53 PM
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This dude needs to be fired.
"there is no reason to be walking around with a mask". - March 8th, 2020, Fauci
coronavirus wasn't a "major threat for the people of the United States" - 1/21/20, Fauci
"there is no reason to be walking around with a mask". - March 8th, 2020, Fauci
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02-24-2021, 06:39 PM
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Babylon Bee on Tony Two-Masks, satire getting too close to reality -
https://babylonbee.com/news/dangerou...-vaccines-work
https://babylonbee.com/news/dangerou...-vaccines-work
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02-24-2021, 08:01 PM
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https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a3...op-using-name/
I actually agree jeep should stop using the name, it's not good form to name a vehicle after slave traders
I actually agree jeep should stop using the name, it's not good form to name a vehicle after slave traders
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02-25-2021, 05:49 PM
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https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a3...op-using-name/
I actually agree jeep should stop using the name, it's not good form to name a vehicle after slave traders
I actually agree jeep should stop using the name, it's not good form to name a vehicle after slave traders
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02-26-2021, 12:51 PM
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I'll bet its six.
Anyway, what a difference a year makes:
It's almost as though the practical reality of being the President is different from what most people imagine it will be while they are candidates for the Presidency.
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02-28-2021, 12:36 PM
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https://www.foxbusiness.com/politics...-cpac-decision
Hyatt claps back at CPAC haters: We take pride in operating a highly inclusive environment
The three-day event is being held at the Hyatt Regency Orlando in Florida
“We take pride in operating a highly inclusive environment and we believe that the facilitation of gatherings is a central element of what we do as a hospitality company,” the spokesperson said. “We believe in the right of individuals and organizations to peacefully express their views, independent of the degree to which the perspectives of those hosting meetings and events at our hotels align with ours. Our own values support a culture that is characterized by empathy, respect and diversity of opinions and backgrounds, and we strive to bring this to light through what we do and how we engage with those in our care.”
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02-28-2021, 01:39 PM
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Still talking about the "most important" news story of 2018:
https://dailycaller.com/2021/02/28/d...michael-flynn/
“When you go through that it’s frightening. Imagine being spied upon by your own government, and then that spy makes up a bunch of lies about everybody,” Nunes said in an interview on Fox News’ “Sunday Morning Futures.”
“They framed General Flynn,”
https://dailycaller.com/2021/02/28/d...michael-flynn/
‘Frightening’: Devin Nunes Says FBI Informant ‘Made Up A Bunch Of Lies’ About Michael Flynn
California Rep. Devin Nunes, the top Republican on the House Intelligence Committee, said Sunday that newly declassified FBI documents show that a confidential source for the bureau lied about former national security adviser Michael Flynn during the early days of the Russia probe in 2016.“When you go through that it’s frightening. Imagine being spied upon by your own government, and then that spy makes up a bunch of lies about everybody,” Nunes said in an interview on Fox News’ “Sunday Morning Futures.”
“They framed General Flynn,”
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