The suspect Frank James have been captured by the NYPD authorities at Manhattan. He was found in NYC's East Village neighborhood. A tip came about by him including others for authorities to capture him without incident. The manhunt has existed for a day. Like always, we are glad that none of the victims have passed away. We live in a new era of time where gun violence has increased because of complex factors like the pandemic, the spread of gun trafficking, socioeconomic issues, and other reasons. James has been charged with violating a law that bans terrorist and other violent attacks against a mass transportation system. He will be arraigned in federal court as he has done a felony. James' YouTube video has been filled with hatred of women, hatred of Mayor Eric Adams, and his advocacy of violence against human beings. His videos have been removed from YouTube. His views are very similar to the extremist manosphere movement (which harbors sexist views and many of them have hatred of pro-black people). It is very important to acknowledge the heroes in the Brooklyn subway that saved lives and did excellent work in showing compassion for fellow people in New York City. This situation is not an excuse to support oppressive law and order policies in NYC though like dismantling homeless encampments and driving the homeless away from subway stations. We don't need law and order. We need progressive laws and justice for workers and all human beings.
Tons of news are going on involving Russia and Ukraine. The Russian warship in the Black Sea sinks after it was hit by a Ukrainian missile. This ship was a prominent Russian Navy ship. While this was going on, Trump and Tucker Carlson are coddling Putin. We know the truth about Putin. Putin has suppressed media services in Russia, jailed peaceful protesters, and made it illegal to call the conflict in Ukraine as a war. So, Putin is violating civil liberties in Russia. Yet, you have some of these fake leftist "anti-imperialists" glorifying Russia when Russia is a far right nationalist imperialist state. Russia continues to build up forces to attack Eastern Ukraine. Russia feels that Eastern Ukraine is an easy target for them to control thoroughly. Russia has threatened Sweden and Finland with showing nuclear policies if both nations join NATO. So, Putin is in a desperate state after Russian forces being heavily defeated in Ukraine. Putin is no hero. He's a murderer and a vicious tyrant. The NATO Harpoon anti-ship missiles are now in Odessa. Russian missiles have harmed the Kramatorsk station killing over 50 people. Some Russian forces have a munity when 60 paratroopers in Pskov region defy the order to go to the front. BND German Intelligence has released audio about Russian occupation forces desiring to have the mass murder of civilians in Ukraine.
One U.S. Capitol rioter has been found guilty on all charges. That is certainly great news. This criminal said that he was following "presidential orders," but he has to have accountability for his wicked actions. He stormed the U.S. Capitol and stole liquor and a coat rack. His name is Dustin Thompson. He's an exterminator from Ohio. He faced 6 charges of obstructing an official proceeding, theft of government property, illegally entering the Capitol, illegally protesting in the Capitol, and 2 counts of disorderly conduct in the Capitol. The federal Judge Reggie Walton blasted former President Donald Trumps' conduct. He said that Donald Trump was a charlatan who didn't care about democracy. The judge is right. Almost 800 people have been arrested in connection to the January 6 terrorist insurrection. More than 250 people have pleaded guilty to federal charges. 3 people have been convicted by juries so far. Individuals can never minimize on what occurred on January 6, 2021. At that date, terrorists waved Neo-Nazi and Confederate flags at the Capitol. People stole political documents, they threatened to hang then Vice President Mike Pence, and they assaulted police officers with fists and sticks (while hypocritically claiming to be for the blue). It was one of the most evil terrorism done in American history. More trials are coming about during the Spring of 2022.
Days ago was the Birthday of Brother Al Green, and he is 76 years old. For decades, he has been involved in gospel, soul, and R&B music. His music has always been timeless. He is a pastor, a record producer, a singer, and a songwriter. He was born in Forrest City, Arkansas. He was inducted to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1995. His parents were sharecroppers. Later, he moved into Grand Rapids, Michigan. He was raised by a religious father. Al Green loved the music of Jackie Wilson. He loved Mahalia Jackson's music. Later, he formed a group called Al Greene and the Creations. He worked on his solo music career too. Green is Blues was released in 1969. Al Green had hits like Tired of Being Alone, Let's Stay Together, etc. One of his greatest songs was I'm Still in Love with You. He made gospel music too after being born again during the 1970's. His 1980 album was The Lord Will Make a Way. Al Green worked with Annie Lennox, Heather Headley, and other people. Al Green loves all of his 7 children. I wish Brother Al Green more success in his life.
Yesterday, protests have happened in Grand Rapids, Michigan over the police killing of a black man named Patrick Lyoya. We know that police kill black people 2.9 times more than white people. We know of the prison industrial complex, and how police kill more people than any industrialized nation on Earth. Last year, over 1,000 people was killed by police officers. The incident started with a routine traffic stop. Patrick Lyoya was in his vehicle. Later, a struggle ensued. The officer said to Lyoya put the taser down. He was on top of Patrick, and the cop shot a bullet in the head of Lyoya. The situation is a tragedy for Patrick Lyoya's family and friends. It is obvious that Lyoya doesn't deserve a bullet in his head when tons of alternative solutions could be enacted to solve the situation. Multiple videos have existed that show the encounter among many different angles. There is a Michigan State police investigation, and the civil rights attorney Benjamin Crump has represented the Lyoya family. Attorney Crump had called for the officer to be charged and fired. It's a tragic, sad story which shows how far we have to go in 2022.
Black Lives Matter.
By Timothy
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