News and Views: December 9, 2024

Daniel Penny acquitted in subway chokehold death of Jordan Neely, sparking applause, uproar in NYC courtroom  The verdict drew an immediate reaction from across the nation. 

   “Daniel Penny’s actions were heroic & protected the lives of people on that train,” House Speaker Mike Johnson wrote on X. 

   “We used to celebrate bravery like this in America, but the Left continues their crusade to protect criminals and prosecute heroes,” Johnson said. “Good to see this charge dismissed.”

Jordan Neely’s father says system is ‘rigged’, BLM leader calls for ‘black vigilante’ action as protests erupt after Daniel Penny not guilty verdict 

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Ex-Ivy League Student Identified as Person of Interest in Fatal Shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson  Upon his arrest, Mangione was found in possession of a handgun equipped with a silencer, multiple fake identification documents, and a handwritten manifesto expressing grievances against the healthcare industry.

NYPD Identifies 'Strong Person Of Interest' In NYC Assassination; NYPD Claims 'Ghost Gun' Involved  Mangione also reportedly carried a manifesto that criticized the financial and ethical practices of the healthcare industry.

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Democracy Is Dead: A Coup Against Right Wing Movements Is Underway In Europe  The explosion in public enthusiasm for right wing movements in Europe with legitimately conservative policies (among younger people in particular) has proven that the drift to the left is not what the populace wants; it never was.  However, the progressive establishment has deemed this change in public sentiment unacceptable - They have decided to do anything and everything to keep power, even if it means abandoning the very democratic processes they claim to defend.

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