There were scattered demonstrations on Saturday, but statehouses remained mostly quiet. Security officials have eyed Sunday as the first major flashpoint as that is when the anti-government “boogaloo” movement made plans weeks ago to hold rallies in all 50 States. … [Read more...] about State capitals gird for pro-Trump protests
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US state capitals, Washington on alert for possible pro-Donald Trump armed protests
The Democratic leaders of four US congressional committees said on Saturday they had opened a review of the events and had written to the FBI and other intelligence and security agencies asking what was known about threats, whether the information was shared and whether foreign influence played any role. … [Read more...] about US state capitals, Washington on alert for possible pro-Donald Trump armed protests
HK instigators like Benny Tai not spared from legal liability
The court believed that heavy sentences were necessary to show its resolve in maintaining law and order in Hong Kong. After rioters, under the pretext of their so-called "five demands", flagrantly brutalized anyone who supported the SAR government and the Hong Kong police, the court is now taking appropriate actions to restore law and order. The presiding judge in this case pointed out, "However noble a cause may be, it loses all righteousness once it turns violent". Freedom of speech and assembly is protected by the Basic Law and relevant Hong Kong law as long as it is exercised peacefully according to the law. The verdict in this case no doubt sends a clear message that Hong Kong, as a society under the rule of law, will not condone violence no matter what excuse or argument the defendant can come up with. … [Read more...] about HK instigators like Benny Tai not spared from legal liability
Biden-Harris inauguration event kicks off with traditional Kolam drawings
"I am so grateful and honoured to be able to share my love for Kolams through the #2021kolam community project. The real celebrities are the children who have invested so much of themselves into beautifying the dots and the shapes around them that will come together for our collaborative welcome offering for Inauguration Kolam #2021," Chandrasekar said. … [Read more...] about Biden-Harris inauguration event kicks off with traditional Kolam drawings
Why Pompeo’s anti-China charades failed
China had already warned the US that if Craft's trip to the island proceeded as planned, America could pay a "high price" which the US might be unable or unwilling to pay given the country's worsening COVID-19 pandemic and faltering economy. The pandemic is spreading faster than expected, the number of injections hitting over 200,000 daily over the last few weeks, accumulating to over 23 million infections and 384,000 deaths. The economy is sinking fast even with huge stimulus packages to bailout out businesses and consumers. It is thus not surprising that the incoming administration has no appetite to confront China. … [Read more...] about Why Pompeo’s anti-China charades failed