Now serving customer number 1513 - Ask a question and I’ll give you an answer, however you might not like the answer. But at least it will be factual...
Been sayin since forever “you da best Alt ...Spicey...Filey” and yours is da best newsletter and only one I look forward to. Be safe, be free, be enjoying the sunsets!
Oh man do I ever need a trip to the water to reboot after the ooginess of the last year. I am both very jealous, and glad you are getting a chance to recharge yourself. I can not wait to the beach and get some crabs, fries, and fishers popcorn. Also boardwalk pizza places.
Something about the ocean waves that can always bring some peace and perspective. Plus, personally, floating in a pool is as close to pain free as I get. I bet a solar warmed one would be 🔥.
Top ‘O the ‘Mornin’ to ya! Thank you for your exceedingly helpful research all these years. I’ve detached from Twitter more or less for reasons similar to what you described awhile back.
What role will the New York District Attorney election play in tRUmp Co getting indicted? Or, heaven forbid, not indicted?
-the NYC DA election is kind of an unknown variable.
-On one hand you could argue that Vance will go all in..
-Or you could argue he’s dragging his feet
-Keep in mind that the Grand Jury has also been limited because of Trump’s Taxes & the “ever long” Federal judicial gauntlet Trump v Vance created. In summary I don’t entirely trust Vance and I think a lot of people put too much weight into Cy Vance. Conversely if you’re asking me what will take Donald J Trump down for good;
Not his supposed mob ties or ties to Russia -based on research and court filings the following will take him down
-CONSERVATION EASEMENTS
-Insurance Fraud
-Tax Evasion (those easements are way more important than most think)
Hoping you can help me find some context. Visiting with a Fox News consumer, they informed me that they are now afraid to fly to their home in NJ since Biden has allowed “those people” that are coming into our border towns to fly at tax payers expense. She said that “Biden isn’t checking their claims of being sponsored by relatives and are letting them lose into our society with all the variants of Covid”.
I responded that I haven’t heard anything like that from President Biden’s administration. She responded that are must not watch the news. (She is right, I do not watch Faux News).
My question, what are the hell is she talking about?
Lordy - now that’s a trifecta of how dangerous Fox News is. So the southern border issue is pretty complicated.
-remember the Trump Admin ceased humanitarian funding in the Northern Triangle. Due to the political instability of that region many are fleeing.
-when an immigrant is apprehended after unlawfully entering our Country they are processed by CBP and then turned over to ICE
-when an unaccompanied minor is apprehended they are initially under the custody of DHS, however pursuant to the Ts & Cs of the Flores Agreement they are then moved to the custody of HHS
And yet, she speaks with such conviction of things I have never heard and do not have any knowledge to respond. Lord help me, I’m surrounded by Fox News and evangelicals!
Oh. Dear. Lord. I’m sorry - if this helps you - some in my immediate family were die hard MAGA fans. For the 1st couple of years into the 45 Administration... holidays were incredibly uncomfortable. So I used the “how about the Red Soxs” line as a verbal reminder that no good would come out of arguing. I had to wait and patience isn’t my strong suit. Once each family came to the point that they wanted facts and more information... I started giving them news items from PBS and NPR and from Government agencies. At first I tried using MSNBC and CNN but that was instantly met with “fake news” or “liberal left news” but ultimately it was the Pope’s vocal opposition to 45’s onerous public policies that finally cut through the noise.
I've got more then enough family members that have been brainwashed by fox. One of them is currently in the 9th day of his battle with Covid. Anti-vaxer, anti-masker, Bill Gates nanites and all... His wife, 2 kids, step-daughter and step grand daughter are also ill. I pray they all recover unscathed..
I'll have to try that PBS - NPR route... hmu with some good links if ya got em?
Hope Springs Eternal... right? IMO I don’t see the Biden DOJ indicting because I’ll bet you Trump has pocket pardons (for himself & his family members specifically Ivanka & Jr) which is why I think State AGs (like NY) are the ones to watch because their injury is largely born from Trump’s repeated tax evasion, insurance fraud etc —meaning I could see the State of New York drilling down on the conservation easements as a means for Trump to evade state and local taxes. Remember he’s been sued by Cities and Counties over the valuation of his gold resorts.
Been sayin since forever “you da best Alt ...Spicey...Filey” and yours is da best newsletter and only one I look forward to. Be safe, be free, be enjoying the sunsets!
Oh man do I ever need a trip to the water to reboot after the ooginess of the last year. I am both very jealous, and glad you are getting a chance to recharge yourself. I can not wait to the beach and get some crabs, fries, and fishers popcorn. Also boardwalk pizza places.
Something about the ocean waves that can always bring some peace and perspective. Plus, personally, floating in a pool is as close to pain free as I get. I bet a solar warmed one would be 🔥.
Enjoy!
Good morning to you, too! Thanks again for the ocean ;) Enjoy your stay and recharge—you deserve it!
Enjoy it my dear, BIG thx for keep us informed wit da facts. Much love to you and the fam!👏👊
Back atcha - me misses you a lot
Good morning, waiting for the tiny helicopter to hover over Mars. It's hard not to personify these brave little machines.
Psssttt... 1st flight totally successful
https://www.cnbc.com/2021/04/19/nasa-helicopter-ingenuity-completes-first-ever-flight-on-mars.html
Enjoy that primal scream, File-y, you’ve MORE than earned it!
🐯 rawr 🐯
Yay! The judge wasn't having any... https://www.npr.org/2021/04/19/988811492/2-proud-boys-ordered-jailed-pending-trial-in-capitol-riot-conspiracy-case
Zoe Tillman had a twitter thread on it.
I just updated but I’m pretty sure Donohoe & Rehl might have flipped https://file411.substack.com/p/nordean-and-biggs-enjoy-custody-are/comments
Top ‘O the ‘Mornin’ to ya! Thank you for your exceedingly helpful research all these years. I’ve detached from Twitter more or less for reasons similar to what you described awhile back.
What role will the New York District Attorney election play in tRUmp Co getting indicted? Or, heaven forbid, not indicted?
That is an excellent question - keep in mind this is pure speculation on my end - so it’s okay to disagree or even reject my opinion;
- I’ve never been a fan of Cy Vance —remember way back Vance had enough evidence to indict Ivanka & Jr regarding the SoHo project. Yet he demurred. <—that obscures my objectivity (see link to March 2021 Interview https://www.ny1.com/nyc/all-boroughs/politics/2021/03/19/cy-vance-manhattan-da-not-running-reelection-why )
-the NYC DA election is kind of an unknown variable.
-On one hand you could argue that Vance will go all in..
-Or you could argue he’s dragging his feet
-Keep in mind that the Grand Jury has also been limited because of Trump’s Taxes & the “ever long” Federal judicial gauntlet Trump v Vance created. In summary I don’t entirely trust Vance and I think a lot of people put too much weight into Cy Vance. Conversely if you’re asking me what will take Donald J Trump down for good;
Not his supposed mob ties or ties to Russia -based on research and court filings the following will take him down
-CONSERVATION EASEMENTS
-Insurance Fraud
-Tax Evasion (those easements are way more important than most think)
->$489+M loan maturity
I don’t trust Vance either and will differ to more educated opinions.
Down for the count will be lovely. Caponesque.
second...
Do you still want Mick Mulvaney travel records that I foia’d last winter? I got a password that I believe will open the docs.
Sure - file411@substack.com
Hoping you can help me find some context. Visiting with a Fox News consumer, they informed me that they are now afraid to fly to their home in NJ since Biden has allowed “those people” that are coming into our border towns to fly at tax payers expense. She said that “Biden isn’t checking their claims of being sponsored by relatives and are letting them lose into our society with all the variants of Covid”.
I responded that I haven’t heard anything like that from President Biden’s administration. She responded that are must not watch the news. (She is right, I do not watch Faux News).
My question, what are the hell is she talking about?
Lordy - now that’s a trifecta of how dangerous Fox News is. So the southern border issue is pretty complicated.
-remember the Trump Admin ceased humanitarian funding in the Northern Triangle. Due to the political instability of that region many are fleeing.
-when an immigrant is apprehended after unlawfully entering our Country they are processed by CBP and then turned over to ICE
-when an unaccompanied minor is apprehended they are initially under the custody of DHS, however pursuant to the Ts & Cs of the Flores Agreement they are then moved to the custody of HHS
This 4/12/21 Guardian Article is an excellent “state of play” with respect to the Northern Triangle https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2021/apr/12/biden-migration-security-deal-mexico-guatemala-honduras
With respect to COVID-19 and immigrants emigrating via Mexico - below is a quick snapshot of recent Covid-19 numbers:
Mexico Cases. = 2,305,602 equates to an addition of +1,506 new cases (reported)
COVID-19 Deaths = 212,339
Compared to United States of America;
Covid-19 Cases = 31,867,374 equates to an addition of +42,778 new cases (reported)
Covid-19 deaths = 572,627
Data sources https://covid.cdc.gov/covid-data-tracker/#datatracker-home
https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/country/us/
Hope that’s helpful and I’m sorry that you’re having to deal with the Fox misinformation side-effects. I know it’s frustrating
And yet, she speaks with such conviction of things I have never heard and do not have any knowledge to respond. Lord help me, I’m surrounded by Fox News and evangelicals!
Oh. Dear. Lord. I’m sorry - if this helps you - some in my immediate family were die hard MAGA fans. For the 1st couple of years into the 45 Administration... holidays were incredibly uncomfortable. So I used the “how about the Red Soxs” line as a verbal reminder that no good would come out of arguing. I had to wait and patience isn’t my strong suit. Once each family came to the point that they wanted facts and more information... I started giving them news items from PBS and NPR and from Government agencies. At first I tried using MSNBC and CNN but that was instantly met with “fake news” or “liberal left news” but ultimately it was the Pope’s vocal opposition to 45’s onerous public policies that finally cut through the noise.
I've got more then enough family members that have been brainwashed by fox. One of them is currently in the 9th day of his battle with Covid. Anti-vaxer, anti-masker, Bill Gates nanites and all... His wife, 2 kids, step-daughter and step grand daughter are also ill. I pray they all recover unscathed..
I'll have to try that PBS - NPR route... hmu with some good links if ya got em?
Good morning, Filey!
The only question I have is this: Do you think there will be penal consequences for the former guy and/or his family? I'm feeling skeptical. 😑
Hope Springs Eternal... right? IMO I don’t see the Biden DOJ indicting because I’ll bet you Trump has pocket pardons (for himself & his family members specifically Ivanka & Jr) which is why I think State AGs (like NY) are the ones to watch because their injury is largely born from Trump’s repeated tax evasion, insurance fraud etc —meaning I could see the State of New York drilling down on the conservation easements as a means for Trump to evade state and local taxes. Remember he’s been sued by Cities and Counties over the valuation of his gold resorts.