You Thought H-1B Was Bad? Thanks to Bill Gates, ‘OPT’ Is What’s REALLY Killing American Jobs
While Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy have been stirred controversy for supporting H-1B visas for foreign workers, the largest guest worker program that is killing jobs for new American college grads is the Optional Practical Training (OPT) program. OPT has no caps, gives employers payroll tax deductions up to $12,000 per worker, and has no wage requirements. OPT creates an unfair advantage for foreign grads, costs Social Security and Medicare well over a billion dollars each year, and also serves as a backdoor pipeline to H-1B visas. OPT literally pays companies to avoid hiring Americans.
OPT began as a “short-term” program has morphed into a full-blown weapon against American jobs. In 2008, Bill Gates tried and failed to get the H-1B visa program expanded for cheaper labor. He then lobbied Michael Chertoff, the head of the Department of Homeland Security, to extend the duration of OPT beyond 1 year, effectively creating a workaround for H-1B visa caps.
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Caste behind bars: In Indian prisons, the marginalized are barred from cooking and forced to clean excrement
The Supreme Court recently told jails across the country to adhere to laws outlawing millenia-old discrimination, yet this is easier said than done
Mridul Kumar (22, name changed), a resident of Banda in north India’s populous state of Uttar Pradesh (UP), was jailed in 2018 for assaulting a neighbor who eventually died in the hospital. He was handed a jail sentence of four years.
Mridul is a dalit. Dalits are lowest in the Hindu caste hierarchy (indeed, they are technically below the pyramid and thus were known as ‘outcasts’) and have faced discrimination for millennia. Several steps have been taken to end this discrimination, yet it persists in India.
Recounting his ordeal after his acquittal in May, the first thing that shocked him as he entered jail was the work distribution by jail authorities on the basis of caste. Mridul used to sell egg rolls on a cart in his hometown and assumed he would be assigned a role in the kitchen. To his shock he was asked his caste by the lower jail authorities and directed to clean the drains.
“I protested, I tried talking to authorities to assign me cutting and chopping work but they did not listen to me. I was asked to clean the drains,” Mridul said of his experience inside the prison.
The UP jail manual clearly mentions that “religious scruples and caste prejudices” are important for “reformative influences.” A separate chapter says: “Reasonable respect shall be paid to religious scruples and caste prejudices of the prisoners in all matters as far as it is compatible with discipline.”
The prison administration holds sole discretionary power over the extent of the “reasonability and compatibility” of these prejudices. The “reasonability,” though, has only meant furthering blatant caste prejudice in assigning work to dalits while exempting other castes from harsh labor, both in male and female prisons.
In July 2020, Mridul raised this with the deputy jail superintendent who took note and assigned him to utensils-cleaning duty and also as a helper to inmates on cooking duty. Yet these inmates protested, as he was a scheduled caste (SC). The disheartened Mridul was assigned to gardening, of which he had no experience.
On 3 October 2024, a Division Bench of then Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud and Justices J.B. Pardiwala and Manoj Misra delivered a judgement directing the federal government and states to revise their prison manuals and rules to address caste-based discrimination in prisons. It noted that existing manuals and rules as they stood violated Articles 14, 15, 17, 21, and 23.
The decision came on a writ petition filed by journalist Sukanya Santha in 2023 after she revealed the widespread prevalence of caste-based discrimination in Indian prisons through an investigative story she published in 2020. Sukanya could not be reached for comment.
Indian Police Service (IPS) senior officer Manoj Kumar, currently posted in Ratlam (in central India’s Madhya Pradesh, MP), once managed the jail there, and he says that the problem is so deeply ingrained in our society that even after this judgement, solving it remains a distant goal.
“I remember a dalit inmate was once assigned to serve food, but this was so loudly protested by other inmates, including those who cooked food, that over 50% of them did not eat food that day,” the police officer said. “Some even refused to eat in plates touched by this person, and to contain the situation the authorities had to put this dalit inmate on another duty.”
The MP Jail Manual, despite recent amendments, perpetuates caste discrimination by mandating that Mehtar (scavenger) prisoners handle human excreta in prison toilets under its mal vahan (conservancy) chapter. This effectively institutionalizes manual scavenging within the prison system.
Discrimination in getting justice
The National Crime Records Bureau, responsible for collecting and analyzing crime data, in 2020 reported that a majority of India’s undertrials are from marginalized castes. In the 17 years to 2019, nearly two in three (64%) on average were from the SCs (21.7%), scheduled tribes (12.3%) and other backward classes (OBCs, 30%).
“Individuals belonging to marginalised communities are disproportionately impacted from these unwarranted detentions. Other factors such as limited access to legal assistance and difficulties in meeting bail conditions contribute to the heightened likelihood of underprivileged individuals spending time in prison without being convicted,” noted a study published in 2024.
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Retired Intelligence Officer Sam Shoemate Received “EMAIL MANIFESTO” Allegedly Linked to Tesla Cybertruck Explosion Suspect Matthew Livelsberger — Claims FBI Was Tracking Him for Attempting to be a Whistleblower
A shocking incident unfolded at the Trump Hotel in Las Vegas on New Year’s Day when a cybertruck exploded at the property.
As federal authorities scramble to piece together the details, an alleged email from Master Sgt. Matthew Livelsberger, a U.S. Army Green Beret, has brought the incident into sharper focus.
The email, purportedly sent just days before the explosion, claims to expose hidden military operations and warns of escalating threats to national security.
Livelsberger revealed on the email that the FBI was tracking him for attempting to be a whistleblower.
“I knew taking this public would insert me into the “glowy boi” conspiracy cycle, especially since I’m an intelligence officer,” Sam Shoemate, an intelligence officer and Chief Warrant Officer 2 (US Army, retired), wrote on X.
He added, “I had no choice. Dude dumped it in my inbox. When I saw his name in the news, I had little choice but to hand it over to the feds. I knew the FBI wouldn’t release it, or at least without an agenda attached, so I took it to Shawn Ryan because he has the platform to handle the magnitude of this information and will do so as objectively as possible.”
According to Shoemate, he informed the FBI on the release, stating, “I told them I was taking it to the show. I’m a private citizen. They immediately contacted Army CID who took it up the chain. Big Army contacted Shawn Ryan last night along with a bunch of other folks requesting names be redacted. He had no idea how they knew until I told him this morning I told the FBI I was going on his show. It’s all addressed in the show when it releases.”
The email contained ominous statements about imminent danger, references to advanced military technology, and allegations of government cover-ups related to war crimes.
According to Shoemate, Livelsberger’s email mentioned “gravitic propulsion systems” and claimed that both the U.S. and China had been covertly deploying this technology.
A “gravitic propulsion system” refers to a hypothetical propulsion technology that would use the force of gravity to propel a spacecraft or vehicle, essentially manipulating gravitational fields to achieve movement without the need for traditional propellant, considered a highly theoretical concept with no proven working technology currently available.
The email further alleged misconduct during a 2019 U.S. military operation in Afghanistan, where civilian casualties were reportedly downplayed or covered up.
“I don’t know what that is, but I checked his credentials on LinkedIn. That was the first thing I did—I went to his LinkedIn page. The first thing I noticed was that all of his bona fides were in place. He has all the UAS training from the use of SOC and everything else. So, I said, ‘Okay, at least the guy knows what he’s talking about with drones,'” Shoemate told Former Navy SEAL/CIA Shawn Ryan.
“That was a very rough dig into the guy, but my issue was that I couldn’t validate or verify any of this information. I told him that. Now, how I responded to him was in a subsequent email. I said, ‘This is obviously a very big deal, but I don’t have anything to verify this information with.”
“Talking about gravitic propulsion systems without evidence just makes me another UFO talking head. I’m not going to go on my social media page and start talking about UFOs and anti-gravity systems. I don’t know what you’re talking about. He said, ‘Can I get on Fox News? Contact on Signal, as well as Sean’s show. Hegseth would be good, too.’ That was his last message.”
One particularly alarming detail in the email was Livelsberger’s statement that he was being monitored by the FBI and Homeland Security but claimed he was armed with a “massive VBIED” (vehicle-borne improvised explosive device) and had no intention of surrendering quietly.
https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2025/01/report-retired-intelligence-officer-sam-shoemate-received-email/
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Below is the email purportedly sent by Livelsberger from a ProtonMail account (dabergmlb@protonmail.com) on December 31, 2024:
“In case I do not make it to my decision point or on to the Mexico border I am sending this now. Please do not release this until 1JAN and keep my identity private until then.
First off I am not under duress or hostile influence or control. My first car was a 2006 Black Ford Mustang V6 for verification.
What we have been seeing with “drones” is the operational use of gravitic propulsion systems powered aircraft by most recently China in the east coast, but throughout history, the US. Only we and China have this capability. Our OPEN location for this activity in the box is below.
China has been launching them from the Atlantic from submarines for years, but this activity recently has picked up. As of now, it is just a show of force and they are using it similar to how they used the balloon for sigint and isr, which are also part of the integrated comms system. There are dozens of those balloons in the air at any given time.
The so what is because of the speed and stealth of these unmanned AC, they are the most dangerous threat to national security that has ever existed. They basically have an unlimited payload capacity and can park it over the WH if they wanted. It’s checkmate.
US needs to give the history of this, how we are employing it and weaponizing it, how China is employing them and what the way forward is. China is poised to attack anywhere in the east coast
I’ve been followed for over a week now from likely homeland or FBI, and they are looking to move on me and are unlikely going to let me cross into Mexico, but won’t because they know i am armed and I have a massive VBIED.
I’ve been trying to maintain a very visible profile and have kept my phone and they are definitely digitally tracking me. I have knowledge of this program and also war crimes that were covered up during airstrikes in Nimruz province Afghanistan in 2019 by the admin, DoD, DEA and CIA.
I conducted targeting for these strikes of over 125 buildings (65 were struck because of CIVCAS) that killed hundreds of civilians in a single day. USFORA continued strikes after spotting civilians on initial ISR, it was supposed to take 6 minutes and scramble all aircraft in CENTCOM. The UN basically called these war crimes, but the administration made them disappear.
I was part of that cover-up with USFORA and Agent [redacted] of the DEA. So I don’t know if my abduction attempt is related to either. I worked with GEN Millers 10 staff on this as well as the response to Bala Murghab. AOB-S Commander at the time [redacted] can validate this.
You need to elevate this to the media so we avoid a world war because this is a mutually assured destruction situation. For vetting my Linkedin is Matt Berg or Matthew Livelsberger, an active duty 18Z out of 1-10 my profile is public. I have an active TSSCI with UAP USAP access.”
The real email/manifesto sent to @samosaur. pic.twitter.com/9LDIhIBS0q
— Shawn Ryan (@ShawnRyan762) January 3, 2025
Following the interview, Shawn Ryan wrote, “My family and I are disappearing for a few days. My account will be active but it will not be me behind the wheel. What we are about to release is mind boggling and will raise a lot of questions. All media requests need to go to my producer.
He added, “I’m exposing a lot for the interest of the public, it comes with a price. I’ll take all the prayers I can get. Thank you.”
This is from the DEA agent who attempted to contact me via LinkedIn as spoken during this interview. pic.twitter.com/bYTaVxX9E1
— Shawn Ryan (@ShawnRyan762) January 3, 2025
Watch the full interview below:
I urge everyone to dedicate at least 45 minutes to fully grasp the details that have unfolded over the past few days. This episode takes a deep dive into the manifesto—an email sent to @samosaur by Matt Livelsberger himself. Within this chilling document, Livelsberger boldly… pic.twitter.com/Im9aLcM7QA
— Shawn Ryan (@ShawnRyan762) January 3, 2025
https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2025/01/report-retired-intelligence-officer-sam-shoemate-received-email/
Americans FUME After Adam Schiff Announces New Senate Committee Assignments
Serial liar and Trump-Russia collusion hoaxer Adam Schiff officially resigned from Congress last month after more than two decades in the US House of Representatives.
Schiff was into the Senate after defeating Republican Steve Garvey in California.
Adam Schiff is succeeding Newsom-appointed Senator Laphonza Butler.
California is a big state with big dreams.
As I take this oath to serve you for the next 6 years, I am deeply grateful, profoundly hopeful and ready to deliver. pic.twitter.com/8nWfauyi5d
— Adam Schiff (@SenAdamSchiff) January 3, 2025
Democrat Senator Chuck Schumer unveiled Democrat committee assignments on Thursday.
Schiff boasted about his new committee assignments on Thursday. He will be serving on the very powerful Senate Judiciary Committee.
“I just received my Senate committee assignments: Judiciary, Agriculture, Small Business, and Environment & Public Works,” Schiff said.
“These assignments will allow me to help build a stronger economy, support our agriculture industry and small businesses, and protect our democracy and planet,” he added.
I just received my Senate committee assignments: Judiciary, Agriculture, Small Business, and Environment & Public Works.
These assignments will allow me to help build a stronger economy, support our agriculture industry and small businesses, and protect our democracy and planet.
— Adam Schiff (@SenAdamSchiff) January 2, 2025
American voters fumed after Schiff was assigned to serve on the Judiciary Committee.
WHY? Why Republicans? WHY? Hello Thune, WHY? https://t.co/iV9loHpy9H
— Chris Loesch (@ChrisLoesch) January 3, 2025
Why the fuck would Thune allow this corrupt lunatic to sit on the Judiciary Committee? https://t.co/YmevhBh5Kv
— John Cardillo (@johncardillo) January 3, 2025
It sickens me that a corrupt piece of shit like you has committee assignments.
You belong behind bars https://t.co/hBFVtxZoqS
— Salty Texan (@texan_maga) January 3, 2025
It took only a few hours for the Senate GOP to let us down https://t.co/bniLZCyhH4
— Al Tournas ⚓️️♂️⛷ (@altournas) January 3, 2025
Schiff was deeply involved in spreading the Trump-Russia collusion hoax after Trump won the 2016 election.
He was also involved in the first impeachment show trial against Trump in 2019 and the unconstitutional J6 Committee.
Shameless liar Adam Schiff said there is significant and incriminating evidence that Trump colluded with Russia during the 2016 election even though Mueller concluded his investigation with no new indictments in 2019.
Joe Biden is reportedly considering giving a preemptive pardon to Adam Schiff and fellow J6 Committee perjurer Liz Cheney.
“Those who could face exposure include such members of Congress’ Jan. 6 Committee as Sen.-elect Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) and former GOP Rep. Liz Cheney of Wyoming. Trump has previously said Cheney “should go to Jail along with the rest of the Unselect Committee!” Also mentioned by Biden’s aides for a pardon is Anthony Fauci, the former head of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases who became a lightning rod for criticism from the right during the Covid-19 pandemic.” Politico reported.
https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2025/01/adam-schiff-announces-new-committee-assignments/
UPDATE: Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Releases Full Manifesto from Matthew Livelsberger: “This was Not a Terrorist Attack; It is a Wake-Up Call”
The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) held a gripping press conference on Friday, releasing shocking new details from the investigation into this week’s explosion at Trump Hotel Las Vegas.
Authorities unveiled excerpts from texts and notes discovered on the devices of suspect Matthew Livelsberger.
Assistant Sheriff Dori Koren took the podium, detailing a chilling manifesto that Livelsberger left behind.
The notes, laden with political grievances and existential despair, suggest a man deeply embittered by what he saw as America’s “terminal illness” under “weak and feckless leadership.”
In one excerpt from the note application on Livelsberger’s device, he writes:
“Fellow service members, veterans, and all Americans, TIME TO WAKE UP! We are being led by weak and feckless leadership who only serve to enrich themselves.”
He continues with grievances spanning political corruption, societal decay, and personal struggles. But it’s the second note that delivered an even darker revelation:
“We are the United States of America, the best country and people to ever exist. But right now, we are terminally ill and headed towards collapse. This was not a terrorist attack; it is a wake-up call. Americans only pay attention to spectacles and violence. What better way to get my point across than a stunt with fireworks and explosives? Why did I personally do it now? I need to cleanse my mind of the brothers I’ve lost and relieve myself of the burden of the lives I took.”
“I’d like to just also expand on that and emphasize that these are just excerpts. In there, he does offer additional information that varies on the spectrum in terms of political grievances, issues about the conflicts elsewhere—not here—domestic issues, societal issues, and a variety of other things, including personal challenges as well,” said Assistant Sheriff Dori Koren.
“We are intending to release those initial letters so people can understand, as best they can, what the person’s thought process was at one point in time. However, please understand there is still a lot more content to go through, and that may change. There may be a lot more information that we recover that either explains more or shows a change in mindset at different times.”
“We still have a large volume of data to go through and a lot of content to go through. As you know, with any one of our devices, there’s thousands, if not millions, of videos, photos, documents, web history, and all of those things that need to be analyzed.”
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https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2025/01/las-vegas-metropolitan-police-releases-chilling-messages-matthew/
Biden administration accused of covering up directed energy weapon attacks on intelligence officers
CIA whistleblower accuses Biden administration of covering up directed energy weapon attacks on intelligence officers.
The whistleblower, a victim of such an attack, claims that the Biden administration is gaslighting its agents to maintain control.
Directed energy weapon attacks, linked to "Havana Syndrome," have been reported to affect U.S. diplomats and intelligence officers abroad more severely than acknowledged.
The whistleblower cites a leaked Department of Defense letter acknowledging these injuries, adding official validation to their claims.
The Biden administration's silence on the issue is seen as a cover-up, with critics alleging that it is avoiding scrutiny and potentially compromising national security.
A Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) whistleblower has accused the administration of the outgoing President Joe Biden of a massive cover-up involving directed energy weapon attacks on intelligence officers.
The allegations, shared in an exclusive interview with Emmy Award-winning journalist Catherine Herridge, paint a picture of a government willing to gaslight its agents to maintain a facade of control.
The whistleblower confirmed to Herridge that they had indeed been a victim of a directed energy weapon attack. "Yes, I was attacked," the whistleblower said. "It's a direct energy weapon. The CIA is not just betraying us, but making our lives a living hell."
This is not just a matter of a few isolated incidents; it's a systemic effort by the Biden administration to obscure the extent and impact of these attacks, the whistleblower implied.
Directed energy weapons, which use concentrated electromagnetic energy to target and disable, have been linked to a series of incidents involving U.S. diplomats and intelligence officers abroad, often described as "Havana Syndrome." The whistleblower's revelations suggest that these incidents are far more widespread and severe than previously acknowledged.
The interview included references to a leaked Department of Defense letter that acknowledged the reality of such injuries. The letter, though not made public, corroborates the whistleblower's claims and adds a layer of official validation to the allegations.
Biden admin sweeps the issue under the rug
But the Biden administration has not been forthcoming. When asked about the whistleblower's claims, a spokesperson for the White House refused to comment, effectively sweeping the issue under the rug. This silence is deafening, especially given the gravity of the allegations.
Critics say that the administration is doing everything in its power to avoid scrutiny.
The implications of this cover-up are profound. Intelligence officers are not just the eyes and ears of the nation; they are its protectors. By failing to acknowledge and address the threats they face, the Biden administration is not just failing its agents; it's failing the entire nation. These attacks, if left unchecked, could undermine the integrity of our intelligence operations and the safety of our diplomats and officers around the world.
The treatment of affected officers by the CIA is nothing short of cruel.
"I want them to stop denying what is happening to us," the whistleblower pleaded. 'There need to be opportunities to collect the information we need so that we can prevent this from happening to more people."
The whistleblower expressed cautious optimism about the incoming administration of President-elect Donald Trump, hoping that it would address the issue with the seriousness it deserves. (Related: URGENT ALERT: UV laser directed energy attack alert – details on invisible, silent weaponry used to attack Trump and his supporters.)
"I really hope so," the whistleblower said. "The phrase 'cleaning up the swamp' is thrown around a lot in D.C., but at a bare minimum, those involved in the earlier report should not be allowed to touch this."
The Biden administration's refusal to address these allegations is not just a failure of leadership; it's a betrayal of the men and women who risk their lives to protect our nation. The cover-up, if true, is a dark stain on the administration's record, and it's time for the truth to come to light.
This is not just a matter of national security; it's about the fundamental duty of the government to protect its own. The recent regime's silence is deafening, and the consequences of their actions are terrifying. It's time for the truth to be told and for those responsible for this cover-up to be held accountable.
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ZELLE FRAUD: CFPB sues JPMorgan, Wells Fargo and BofA for gross negligence that cost consumers over $870M
The CFPB filed a lawsuit against JPMorgan Chase, Wells Fargo and Bank of America, accusing them of negligence in overseeing the Zelle payment network, resulting in $870 million in fraud losses.
The complaint alleges the banks launched Zelle without proper safeguards and ignored consumer reports of fraud, prioritizing profits over consumer protection.
JPMorgan, Wells Fargo and BofA together account for 73 percent of all Zelle transactions, highlighting their significant market dominance and responsibility in the network.
The CFPB's case is backed by hard data, revealing that one out of every 200 transactions results in fraud, which has financially devastated many households.
The lawsuit aims to hold banks accountable for consumer protection and ensure future transactions are secure, setting a precedent for financial institutions to prioritize customer safety.
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has dropped a massive lawsuit on the heads of JPMorgan Chase, Wells Fargo and Bank of America (BofA).
The federal regulator alleges that these banks were willfully negligent in the implementation and oversight of the increasingly popular Zelle payment network, leading to a fraud epidemic that has cost consumers over $870 million.
The CFPB's complaint, filed on Dec. 20, paints a damning picture of a rushed launch, followed by a stunning lack of action when consumers began reporting fraud. The banks, it seems, turned a blind eye to the mounting fraud problems, caring more about profits and market share than protecting their customers.
JPMorgan, Wells Fargo and BofA are no mere players in the Zelle ecosystem; they're the powerhouses. Together, they account for a staggering 73 percent of all transactions on the network. That's the kind of market dominance that should come with a hefty responsibility to protect consumers, not sidestep regulations to maximize profits.
According to the CFPB, the three defendants launched Zelle without effective safeguards against fraud and when consumers reported issues, largely refused to help them. One might think that when a customer is defrauded, the bank should be their first line of defense. Not so much, if the banks have anything to say about it.
The CFPB's case isn't just based on anecdotal evidence; it's backed by hard data. Since Zelle's launch in 2017, more than $870 million has been lost to fraud, a staggering amount that has devastated countless households. And yet, these banks continue to claim that more than 99.95 percent of transactions go through without incident. (Related: CFPB orders Wells Fargo to pay $3.7 billion for gross mismanagement of auto loans, mortgages and deposit accounts.)
Let's break that down: for every 200 transactions, one person is left in the cold. That might sound like a small number, but when we're talking about $870 million, it translates to a catastrophic failure of trust.
Banks claim CFPB overreaches as authority
The victims didn't just lose a few bucks; they lost their life savings, their retirement funds and their kids' college accounts.
The banks' responses are predictably defensive. Bank of America calls the lawsuit an attempt to impose "huge new costs" on financial institutions. As if the $870 million in losses wasn't enough of a cost to consumers.
JPMorgan, sticking to its defensive legal playbook, declares the CFPB's case as "overreaching its authority." Wells Fargo, unsurprisingly, won't comment. Early Warning, the fintech behind Zelle, calls the lawsuit "legally and factually flawed." Funny, because it's their network that's riddled with gaping vulnerabilities.
What would it take for these banks to finally put their customers first? How many more families will be financially ruined before they take real, meaningful action to protect those using their services?
The CFPB's lawsuit is a crucial step in holding these banks accountable. It's not just about recovering lost funds; it's about ensuring that future transactions are secure and that consumers are protected. Banks like JPMorgan, Wells Fargo and Bank of America are far more than just financial institutions; they're custodians of public trust. It's time they start acting like it.
Observers are hoping this lawsuit sets a powerful precedent. If it does, maybe, the next time one thinks about using Zelle – or any other payment network – he/she won't have to worry about getting scammed. The banks may pay lip service to consumer protection, but their actions speak louder than words.
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Top 10 most alarming crime statistics in the U.S.
In recent years, the United States has witnessed an alarming surge in criminal activity, pushing the nation into a state of unprecedented lawlessness. According to the FBI, over 14 million crimes are reported in the United States each year. The statistics are both staggering and disheartening, painting a grim picture of a society struggling to maintain order. From rampant shoplifting to violent car thefts in major cities, the wave of crime shows no sign of abating. Here are the ten most shocking statistics, each more horrifying than the last, that paint a grim picture of our crime-ridden society.
Ten grim crime statistics in the U.S.
Shoplifting epidemic:Shoplifting incidents in the U.S. have skyrocketed by 93% compared to pre-pandemic levels. The National Retail Federation (NRF) reports that, despite retailers' efforts to combat retail theft, monetary losses have jumped 90%, affecting businesses nationwide. Government lock downs and government permitted "social justice" riots set a terrifying precedent across society in 2020. Private property rights were no longer respected, and impoverished demographics turned to crime to survive.
Car theft capital of America:Bakersfield, California, a city with less than half a million residents, has become the car theft capital of the country. The city's distinction as the worst-hit by auto theft cases highlights the severity of the issue. These issues have worsened in California in recent years, due to catch and release policies that handcuff police and allow criminals back onto the streets.
Denver’s rapid rise in auto theft:In one year, Denver, Colorado, has witnessed a staggering 37% increase in car thefts, solidifying its position as one of the country's hot spots for vehicle theft. This surge reflects a broader trend of increasing criminal activity in major urban centers, especially in Democratic-ran cities that have de-funded law enforcement and created a culture of moral relativism.
Pueblo's soaring crime rate:At a rate of 891 thefts per 100,000 residents, Pueblo, Colorado, has experienced a 47% increase in auto thefts within a single year. Driver apathy is cited as a significant factor in this alarming trend. Isn't it strange, that since recreational marijuana legalization, Colorado has devolved into a state of rapidly growing crime? Is there a link?
Massive crime statistics:The FBI documented over 14 million criminal offenses in the United States in 2023. This figure, reported by participating law enforcement agencies, highlights the sheer magnitude of the crime wave sweeping the nation, and the impact of moral relativism on a culture that cannot discern right from wrong.
U.S. leads world in prisons:America's prison population is the largest globally. With over 1.9 million inmates, the U.S. incarcerates 25% of the world’s prisoners despite having only 5% of its population. This staggering statistic reflects a systemic issue that goes beyond individual crimes.
Gangs spreading across the nation:The FBI reports that more than 33,000 gangs are active within the United States. These gangs are responsible for a significant percentage of violent crimes, contributing to the overall sense of lawlessness. This surge in gang-related activity is often tied to open border policies.
Mega-Gangs and membership:It is estimated that there are approximately a million gang members in the United States, a sobering figure that highlights the depth of organized criminal activity within our communities.
Gangs and violent crime:Shockingly, gangs are believed to be involved in approximately 80% of violent crimes committed in the United States each year. This overwhelming presence of organized crime poses a grave threat to public safety.
Sex offender crisis:Over 795,000 individuals are listed on state sex offender registries across the U.S., with the number growing annually. This persistent issue underscores the urgent need for effective prevention and rehabilitation strategies.
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https://www.naturalnews.com/2025-01-03-top-10-most-alarming-crime-statistics-us.html
Brain implants and the erosion of privacy: Are our thoughts safe from manipulation?
Elon Musk’s Neuralink successfully implanted its first brain chip in a human patient, aiming to enable telepathic communication and treat neurological disorders, though the technology’s long-term implications remain uncertain.
Brain stimulation experiments date back decades, with researchers using electrodes to induce pleasure, control behavior and manage pain, raising significant ethical concerns about human intervention in biology.
Neuralink’s first patient, a quadriplegic, initially controlled a computer cursor with his thoughts, but the device’s effectiveness declined after a month due to thread retraction, prompting plans for deeper implantation in future trials.
The technology poses risks of misuse, including potential government or corporate manipulation of thoughts, unequal access creating a class divide, and vulnerabilities to hacking or failure.
Experts emphasize the brain’s complexity and sanctity, urging skepticism and careful consideration of the ethical, societal and long-term consequences of such invasive technological advancements.
Elon Musk, the tech mogul known for his ambitious ventures into space, electric vehicles and artificial intelligence, has now set his sights on the human brain. His company, Neuralink, recently made headlines by successfully implanting its first brain chip in a human patient. While Musk touts this as a groundbreaking leap toward telepathic communication and curing neurological disorders, the implications of such technology demand a closer, more cautious examination.
The concept of wiring the brain is not new. As Dr. Vernon Coleman pointed out in his 1977 book Paper Doctors, doctors have been experimenting with electronic brain stimulation for decades. By inserting electrodes into the brain, researchers have been able to induce pleasure, eradicate pain and even control behavior from a distance. These experiments, while fascinating, raise profound ethical questions about the limits of human intervention in our own biology.
Neuralink’s first patient, Noland Arbaugh, a quadriplegic, initially experienced promising results, controlling a computer cursor with his thoughts. However, the device’s effectiveness waned after a month due to the retraction of 85% of the implanted threads. Neuralink has since adjusted its approach, planning to implant the wires deeper into the brain in future trials. While this technical fix may improve functionality, it does little to address the broader concerns surrounding such invasive technology.
The idea of embedding devices in the brain to control behavior or enhance cognitive abilities is not without precedent. In the 1950s, Dr. Jose Delgado of Yale University demonstrated that animals – and even humans – could be controlled via implanted electrodes. His experiments, while groundbreaking, were met with skepticism and fear. The notion of humans being manipulated like “electronic toys” is a chilling reminder of the potential dangers of such technology.
Proponents of Neuralink argue that it could revolutionize medicine, offering hope to those with severe neurological disorders. Musk himself has claimed that the company’s first product, Telepathy, will allow users to control devices “just by thinking.” But at what cost? The long-term effects of brain implants remain unknown, and the potential for misuse is staggering.
Brain hacking
Imagine a world where governments or corporations could access and manipulate the thoughts of individuals. The dystopian implications are straight out of a science fiction novel, yet they are not far-fetched. In an era where privacy is already under siege, the idea of our innermost thoughts being vulnerable to external control is deeply unsettling.
Moreover, the ethical considerations of such technology cannot be ignored. Who decides who gets access to these implants? Will they be available only to the wealthy, creating a new class of “enhanced” humans? And what happens if the technology fails or is hacked? The risks are immense, and the potential for unintended consequences is high.
Recent research from the Institute of Science and Technology Austria (ISTA) has shed light on the complexities of the human brain, revealing that our neural connectivity is fundamentally different from that of rodents. This underscores the challenges of translating animal experiments to human applications. The human brain is not a machine to be tinkered with; it is the seat of our consciousness, our identity, and our humanity.
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https://www.naturalnews.com/2025-01-03-brain-implants-and-the-erosion-of-privacy.html
Ex-CIA officer warns: 1,000 Al-Qaeda fighters in U.S. as open borders fuel terror threat
Former CIA officer Sarah Adams warns over 1,000 al-Qaeda-trained fighters are on U.S. soil, citing intelligence and the recent New Orleans terror attack.
The New Orleans attack, involving a vehicle ramming, mirrors ISIS and al-Qaeda tactics, highlighting a global trend of vehicle-based terrorism.
Adams links the Biden administration’s open border policies and Afghanistan withdrawal to increased terrorist threats and sleeper cell networks.
The U.S. is unprepared for coordinated attacks, with terrorists exploiting weak border controls and intelligence gaps.
Immediate action is needed to secure borders, strengthen intelligence, and dismantle terrorist networks to prevent future attacks.
The chilling warning from former CIA officer Sarah Adams that more than 1,000 al-Qaeda-trained fighters are already on U.S. soil should serve as a wake-up call to every American. In a recent interview on the Shawn Ryan Show, Adams detailed how these terrorists, emboldened by the Biden administration’s disastrous open borders policy, are preparing for a coordinated attack on the U.S. Her words are not speculative; they are grounded in intelligence and underscored by the recent New Orleans terror attack, which left 15 people dead and 30 injured.
The New Orleans attack, carried out by 42-year-old Shamsud-Din Jabbar, mirrors the tactics al-Qaeda and ISIS have used for years. Jabbar, a U.S. Army veteran, drove a rented pickup truck into a crowd of New Year’s revelers on Bourbon Street, flying an ISIS flag from the vehicle. This method of using vehicles as weapons has become a hallmark of modern terrorism as it requires minimal planning and resources while inflicting maximum carnage.
A pattern of terror
The New Orleans attack is not an isolated incident. It follows a global trend of vehicle-based terrorism, popularized by ISIS and other jihadist groups. From the 2016 Bastille Day attack in Nice, France, to the 2017 Halloween truck attack in New York City, these tactics have proven devastatingly effective. What’s worse, Adams warns that al-Qaeda and ISIS operatives are now blending their efforts, making it harder for intelligence agencies to predict their next move.
Adams’ assessment is clear: the U.S. is unprepared for what’s coming. She points to the Biden administration’s chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan as a catalyst for al-Qaeda’s resurgence. The Taliban’s return to power has emboldened jihadist groups worldwide, and the open southern border has provided an easy entry point for terrorists. According to Adams, many of these fighters entered the U.S. through the Darien Gap, a dangerous route through Central and South America that has become a highway for criminals and terrorists alike.
The Biden administration’s failure to secure the border is not just a policy failure—it’s a national security crisis. By dismantling effective border controls and halting construction of the border wall, the administration has created a vacuum that terrorists are exploiting. The result? A growing network of sleeper cells operating within our borders, waiting for the signal to strike.
The stakes couldn't be higher
The New Orleans attack is a grim reminder of the stakes. While local law enforcement did their best to protect the public, the reality is that no amount of police presence can fully prevent such attacks. As Adams noted, terrorists adapt quickly, finding ways to circumvent even the most robust security measures.
This is not a time for complacency. The Biden administration’s open borders policy has made the country less safe, and its refusal to acknowledge the threat of Islamic terrorism is inexcusable. The president’s focus on divisive domestic policies and global climate initiatives has come at the expense of national security.
Adams’ warning is clear: the threat is real, and it’s growing. The U.S. must take immediate steps to secure its borders, strengthen intelligence-sharing, and dismantle terrorist networks before it’s too late. The alternative—more attacks like the one in New Orleans—is unthinkable.
In the meantime, Americans must remain vigilant. The Second Amendment exists for moments like this, when the government fails to protect its citizens. As Adams and others have emphasized, the best defense against terrorism is a well-armed and prepared populace.
The Biden administration’s failures have left the door wide open for terrorists. It’s time to shut that door—before it’s too late.
Sources for this article include:
ZeroHedge.com
MSN.com
WCBM.com
Reuters.com
https://www.naturalnews.com/2025-01-03-officer-warns-al-qaeda-fighters.html