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CNN Claims Hunter Conviction Is Russian Disinformation
[BEE] U.S. — A new CNN report citing several anonymous sources claims Hunter Biden's convictions on all 3 felonies today bear the distinct marks of Russian disinformation.

"Our expert, highly credible, expert, and very reliable expert anonymous sources from deep within the intelligence community have all said these convictions are likely the result of an elaborate disinformation campaign from Russia," said CNN anchor Jim Acosta. "We urge the public to ignore these convictions until we have more details. Do not watch any news sources except CNN, as we are the only ones with this information. You can trust me, because I'm Jim Acosta."

CNN went on to report that approximately 50,000 intelligence officials were all in complete agreement and that anyone who disagreed with them was probably a danger to democracy.

Sources also confirmed that Hunter begged for clemency in the case, citing the CNN story about his conviction being Russian disinformation.

At publishing time, the DOJ had weighed in, saying Hunter's conviction was not disinformation, but his drug possession, sex trafficking, and international bribery definitely were.
Posted by: Besoeker || 06/12/2024 00:00 || Comments || Link || E-Mail|| [110 views] Top|| File under:

#1 
Many of the expert talking heads are saying.

Given its Biden son's. It will likely be a $$$$ fine with probation. Instead of the 3 to 5 years normal Jail cell time for such crimes.

Hunter is looking at $75,000 in fines.
Hell, what his painting purchase price to get Daddy Joes political ear? $1Million.

That's a drop that will evaporate before it hits the bucket and / or has any real justice related meaning.
Posted by: NN2N1 || 06/12/2024 5:30 Comments || Top||


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Frigate Duels of the War of 1812 - USS United States vs HMS Macedonian
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Home Front: Politix
Colorado Supreme Court Overturns Hunter Biden Conviction
[Bee] DENVER, CO — In a stunning ruling just before the end of the day that veered away from any legal precedent, the Colorado Supreme Court overturned the criminal conviction handed down to Hunter Biden just this morning.

The court unanimously ruled that the conviction was made in error and vacated the judgment, wiping the guilty verdict off the books and making Hunter Biden an innocent man despite the fact that the Colorado Supreme Court had no jurisdiction over the case.

"The Colorado Supreme Court strikes again," said legal analyst Professor Blake Rumsey. "Though the case was tried in Delaware, the Colorado Supreme Court once again affirmed itself as the highest court in the land. Without standing, of course. But as we've all come to learn, all legal judgments go through Denver. If it doesn't pass the Colorado Supreme Court's test, then it's dead. Nice try, feds. Better luck next time."

Though the Colorado Supreme Court issued no official statement regarding its overturning of the Biden conviction, court insiders provided insight. "Yeah, the judges didn't really know what the case was about," one source said. "They just saw that his last name was ’Biden' and that he's a Democrat. That was enough for them to throw out this morning's verdict. Now, every court in the country will be forced to abide by the ruling. It is the Colorado Supreme Court, after all."

At publishing time, the Colorado Supreme Court was also rumored to be in deliberation about overturning the 2016 presidential election and installing Hillary Clinton as president, effective immediately.
Posted by: Frank G || 06/12/2024 09:19 || Comments || Link || E-Mail|| [133 views] Top|| File under: Tin Hat Dictators, Presidents for Life, & Kleptocrats

#1  OR a Judge in Hawaii
Posted by: Frank G || 06/12/2024 9:38 Comments || Top||

#2  Ouch! I had Not Bee.

In my defense, one of the principles of international justice is that a court does not need actual jurisdiction to get involved in a case.
Posted by: SteveS || 06/12/2024 9:42 Comments || Top||

#3 
It is scary when the Bee's jokes about the NO Limits to liberalism applied justice, and you start wondering whats to stop it from actually happening.
Posted by: NN2N1 || 06/12/2024 9:44 Comments || Top||


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Deep Intel on the IDF Hostage Rescue Mission into Gaza
Special Operations veteran Jack Murphy, co-host of The Team House podcast, joins Ward to review the details of the IDF's recent daring and complicated hostage rescue mission that resulted in the return of four Israelis kidnapped on October 7.

Posted by: badanov || 06/12/2024 00:00 || Comments || Link || E-Mail|| [94 views] Top|| File under: Hamas

#1  "Israel is light into the Nations."
Posted by: Grom the Reflective || 06/12/2024 4:37 Comments || Top||



Science & Technology
MILLIONS of Americans taking popular daily drugs don't need them and may be putting themselves at risk of nasty side effects, says major study
[Daily Mail, where America gets its news] Millions of Americans on cholesterol-lowering pills may not need them and could be putting themselves at risk of side effects like liver damage.

Using a new risk calculator, researchers estimated that 40 percent of people in the US taking statins to prevent heart disease won't actually develop the condition.

That figure adds up about 17million Americans, including 4million currently taking statins, who would no longer need to take the pills.

If the findings translate into new recommendations and policy, it could be hugely consequential. As one of America's most popular drugs, statins, represent a $15billion industry, which is expected to grow to $22billion by 2032.

And for patients, the pills have been linked to a host of nasty side effects such as headaches, muscle pain, liver damage, issues with blood clotting.

However, experts are warning patients not to suddenly stop taking statins, which can lead to 'dangerous' side effects like heart attack and stroke.

Dr Chiadi Ndumele, chair of one of the American Heart Association's (AHA) scientific advisory groups, said that while no new guidelines have been implemented, 'analyses are underway.'

'Guidelines will have to consider whether and how to update recommendations to include PREVENT risk thresholds to guide clinical decision making,' he told STAT News.

Statins work by limiting the production of 'bad cholesterol' — low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol — which can harden and narrow the arteries, and increase the risk of cardiovascular disease.

They are usually taken in the form of daily pills and cost as little as $40 a year for patients.

Because they are so cheap to make, statins like atorvastatin (Lipitor) have become some of the most popular drugs in America.

Current AHA and American College of Cardiology guidelines state that adults with a 10-year risk of at least 7.5 percent for developing heart disease are advised to take a statin.

At a five percent risk, the guidelines suggest the patient and their doctor should consider it.

Their risk is based on factors like BMI, cholesterol, smoking status, and diabetes.

But in November, the AHA unveiled a new risk calculator called PREVENT, which estimates a patient's 10- and 30-year risk of developing heart disease based on heart, kidney, and metabolic health.

PREVENT (predicting risk of cardiovascular disease events) is a calculator used to evaluate the risk of heart disease, stroke, kidney disease, and heart failure.

It asks patients for their sex, age, and risk factors such as cholesterol, blood pressure, BMI, diabetes, and smoking.
Posted by: Skidmark || 06/12/2024 00:00 || Comments || Link || E-Mail|| [167 views] Top|| File under:

#1  researchers estimated that 40 percent of people in the US taking statins to prevent heart disease won't actually develop the condition.

Proving that the medicine works? Or, simply, inability to express yourself clearly by jarnolists?
Posted by: Grom the Reflective || 06/12/2024 1:15 Comments || Top||

#2  Journalist express clearly? Think of all the people consuming dihydrogen oxide and the danger it presents.
Posted by: Procopius2k || 06/12/2024 7:37 Comments || Top||

#3  Don't be a fear-monger, Procop! Everyone knows a dose of C2H6O taken prophylactically will neutralize the poison.
Posted by: Mercutio || 06/12/2024 8:36 Comments || Top||

#4  Another flip back in the "you need to take statins / statins are dangerous" catfight. Just a couple of days ago we had one about the mainfold blessings they give. They don't care if you take them, they just want you to buy them.

I myself took them for awhile, and found that they made me feel funny, disconnected. So I stopped.
Changed doctors recently, and the new one hasn't even suggested them.
Posted by: ed in texas || 06/12/2024 13:28 Comments || Top||

#5  Is this the month where Chinese food is the most unhealthy or is it Italian this month (According to the Busybody Nanny Public Research Group)?
Posted by: M. Murcek || 06/12/2024 13:33 Comments || Top||



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