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MagickMuffin
MagickMuffin's Journal
MagickMuffin's Journal
November 6, 2020
He is making threats against government officials. And one of them just happens to be your boss!
** Agent Mike: It's time to charge Steve Bannon with sedition **
He is making threats against government officials. And one of them just happens to be your boss!
November 4, 2020
I Just spoke with an Admin with the election office.
I inquired about the voting issues they were having. They are still counting votes and replicating the ballots that got rejected when scanning them the first time because the bar codes were unreadable. The process is slow and a member of every party is present. Dem-rep-lib-grn.
They are counting every vote and that it will take until the rest of the week. They should have the vote tally down by Monday with ALL votes counted, absentee, provisionals, overseas ballots being processed.
I discussed the optics of the networks calling the election on election night and that when the networks do this it causes confusion and people believe someone is cheating. She agreed that it is an issue. But what ya gonna do. The networks have a dog and pony show for all of us glued to our tv's waiting for the FINAL tallies. Only to be misled because not all votes are tallied that night.
KEEP THE FAITH. There are apparently a lot of votes still not processed the Texas. And TEXAS could very well be BLUE! TIME WILL TELL!
**NEWS FROM THE TARRANT COUNTY, TEXAS ELECTIONS ADMIN
I Just spoke with an Admin with the election office.
I inquired about the voting issues they were having. They are still counting votes and replicating the ballots that got rejected when scanning them the first time because the bar codes were unreadable. The process is slow and a member of every party is present. Dem-rep-lib-grn.
They are counting every vote and that it will take until the rest of the week. They should have the vote tally down by Monday with ALL votes counted, absentee, provisionals, overseas ballots being processed.
I discussed the optics of the networks calling the election on election night and that when the networks do this it causes confusion and people believe someone is cheating. She agreed that it is an issue. But what ya gonna do. The networks have a dog and pony show for all of us glued to our tv's waiting for the FINAL tallies. Only to be misled because not all votes are tallied that night.
KEEP THE FAITH. There are apparently a lot of votes still not processed the Texas. And TEXAS could very well be BLUE! TIME WILL TELL!
October 4, 2020
I guess we just saw a run up to this at the Denton Buc-ees. That goon-thug did get arrested. Keep safe out there, everyone and remember to always be aware of your surroundings!
Far-right extremists pose rising threat in North Texas around election, FBI's Dallas office says
The FBIs Dallas field office warned law enforcement this week that far-right extremist groups are likely to expand their influence and could pose a violent threat in North Texas, especially between the Nov. 3 election and Januarys presidential inauguration.
The election could serve as a potential flashpoint, says a field office report that was first made public by The Nation.
The field offices report marked unclassified/law enforcement sensitive says the fringe boogaloo movement is likely to step up its violent anti-government rhetoric and criminal activities, increasing the threat of violence in North Texas.
https://www.dallasnews.com/news/crime/2020/10/01/far-right-extremists-pose-rising-threat-in-north-texas-around-election-fbis-dallas-office-says/?fbclid=IwAR3t-Uv3im7aXFrhWBpMmy3tsYNEmWHf4NS89bPv7xeEjqa_rjmeVvr5qY4
I guess we just saw a run up to this at the Denton Buc-ees. That goon-thug did get arrested. Keep safe out there, everyone and remember to always be aware of your surroundings!
September 7, 2020
** Corps Who Donate to Campaigns **
If you want to support Democratic leaning Corps.
Americans Can Now Determine Where To Shop And Spend Their Money.
Election Cycle political donations, as reported by the Center for Responsive Politics.
Shopping
* Price Club/ Costco donated $225K, 99% went to Democrats
* Rite Aid donated $517K, 60% went to Democrats
* Magla Products ( Stanley tools, Mr. Clean) donated $22K, 100% went to Democrats
* Warnaco (undergarments) donated $55K, 73% went to Democrats
* Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia donated $153K, 99% went to Democrats
* Estee Lauder donated $448K, 95% went to Democrats
* Guess, Inc. Donated $145K, 98% went to Democrats
* Calvin Klein donated $78K, 100% went to Democrats
* Liz Claiborne, Inc. Donated $34K, 97% went to Democrats
* Levi Straus donated $26K, 97% went to Democrats
* Olan Mills donated $175K, 99% went to Democrats
* Wal-Mart donated $467K, 97% went to Republicans
* K-Mart donated $524K, 86% went to Republicans
* Home Depot donated $298K, 89% went to Republicans
* Target donated $226K, 70% went to Republicans
* Circuit City Stores donated $261K, 95% went to Republicans
* 3M Co. Donated $281K, 87% went to Republicans
* Hallmark Cards donated $319K, 92% went to Republicans
* Amway donated $391K, 100% Republicans
* Kohler Co. (plumbing fixtures) donated $283K, 100% Republicans
* B.F. Goodrich (tires) donated $215K, 97% went to Republicans
* Proctor & Gamble donated $243K, 79% went to Republicans
Spirits
* Southern Wine & Spirits donated $213K, 73% went to Democrats
* Joseph E. Seagrams & Sons (incl. Beverage Business and considerable media interests) donated $2M+, 67% went to Democrats
* Gallo Winery donated $337K, 95% went to Democrats
* Coors & Budweiser donated $174K, 92% went to Republicans
* Brown-Forman Corp. (Southern Comfort, Jack Daniels, Bushmills,Korbel Wines, Lenox China , Dansk and Gorham Silver) donated $644 K -- 80% went to Republicans
Hungry
* Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream - Big time BLM supporters.
* Sonic Corporation donated $83K, 98% went to Democrats
* Triarc Companies (Arby's, T.J. Cinnamon's, Pasta Connections) donated $112K, 96% went to Democrats
* Pilgrim's Pride Corp. (chicken) donated $366K, 100% went to Republicans
* Outback Steakhouse donated $641K, 95% went to Republicans
* Tricon Global Restaurants (KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell ) donated $133K, 87% went to Republicans
* Brinker International (Maggiano's, Brinker Cafe, Chili's, On the Border, Macaroni Grill, Crazymel's, Corner Baker, EatZis) donated $242K, 83% went to Republicans
* Waffle House donated $279K, 100% went to Republicans
* McDonald's Corp. Donated $197K, 86% went to Republicans
* Darden Restaurants (Red Lobster, Olive Garden, Smokey Bones,Bahama Breeze) donated $121K, 89% went to Republicans
* Heinz Republicans $64,000 Democrats $21,300! John Kerry's wife's company!!!
Traveling and/or Dining
* Hyatt Corporation donated $187K of which 80% went to Democrats
* Marriott International $323K, 81% went to Republicans
* Holiday Inns donated $38K, 71% went to Republicans
August 8, 2020
WOW, this is NOT justice. What about the child this deranged man RAPED. Will she get murdered by this "man" like that other woman received after the early release of her tormentor?
Montana Man Charged with 64 Child Sex Crimes Gets Deferred Prison Sentence
After accepting a plea deal from prosecutors, a Montana man who was charged with 64 individual counts, including rape and sexual abuse of children, may never spend any time behind bars after receiving a 1-year deferred prison sentence on Monday.
William Edward Miller Jr., according to reports, received the sentence from Judge Elizabeth Best.
Miller will be on unsupervised probation for the next year. If, after the year, the 51-year-old has committed no other crimes, the entire matter will be expunged from his record.
He was accused of raping a 14-year-old girl and permitting an 11-year-old boy to rape her, too.
In August of 2019, state authorities filed 64 counts of sexual abuse of children, alleging that Miller possessed images of child pornography and bestiality on his phone and laptop.
In court, Miller said the entire case destroyed the lives of him and his wife. "We're suffering," the paper quotes him as saying. "Ive served time in jail for stuff that I didnt even do." Miller said he wants to be a good person but has had "really bad luck," the paper reports.
https://people.com/crime/montana-man-64-child-sex-crimes-deferred-prison-sentence/
WOW, this is NOT justice. What about the child this deranged man RAPED. Will she get murdered by this "man" like that other woman received after the early release of her tormentor?
July 11, 2020
NEWSFLASH: Scott Curnutte, they voters would have received ballots for the republicons. GOOBER
A Mail Carrier Took People's Absentee Ballot Requests And Switched Their Party To Republican
A West Virginia mail carrier is facing prison time after admitting he attempted election fraud by changing the party registrations of people who had requested absentee ballots for the state's June primary, officials announced Thursday.
Thomas Cooper, 47, of Dry Fork signed an agreement in which he pleaded guilty to one count of attempting to defraud the residents of West Virginia of a fair election and one count of injury to the mail.
Cooper attorney Scott Curnutte told BuzzFeed News his client had engaged in a "silly lark."
"He is deeply sorry for the implications for our democratic process," Curnutte said. "It should be remembered, however, that the mail he altered were requests for ballots, not ballots themselves."
https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/davidmack/mail-carrier-election-fraud-absentee-mail-ballot-west?utm_source=dynamic&utm_campaign=bffbbuzzfeed&ref=bffbbuzzfeed&&fbclid=IwAR0hQ7ExXuz_5gm8L5bWH3Wf9PKhXj3iGfepUjm91gjEcvTdokKAmZDb908
NEWSFLASH: Scott Curnutte, they voters would have received ballots for the republicons. GOOBER
March 20, 2020
Not certain they would work but better than using coke bottles.
Can welders shields work for hospitals?
Not certain they would work but better than using coke bottles.
March 19, 2020
So, shut down elections meanwhile Texas schools remain open.
We have a senatorial runoff, so How will it be determined who is Cornyn's challenger?
Will Abbott draw their names out of a hat?
Greg Abbott has issued a Proclamation Allowing Postponement of Local Elections Until Nov 3rd
Tarrant County Democratic Party posted this on fb.
The move comes after Abbott issued a disaster declaration over the pandemic that paved the way for him to suspend parts of the states election code to allow for postponements. Notably, individual municipalities will still have to act to postpone their elections, but Abbott urged officials to move them to November.
"I strongly encourage local election officials to take advantage of these waivers and postpone their elections until November," Abbott said in a statement. "Right now, the state's focus is responding to COVID-19 including social distancing and avoiding large gatherings. By delaying this election, our local election officials can assist in that effort."
Abbotts proclamation comes on the heels of Texas Democrats request for the state to consider a universal voting-by-mail contingency plan for the upcoming elections, including the May 26 runoff that Abbott has not yet issued guidance on. The proposal would mark a massive expansion of voting by mail, which has been fairly limited in Texas. To be eligible under typical circumstances, a voter has to be 65 years or older, have a disability or illness, be out of the county during the election period, or be confined in jail.
https://www.texastribune.org/2020/03/18/coronavirus-could-postpone-texas-municipal-elections-until-november/
So, shut down elections meanwhile Texas schools remain open.
We have a senatorial runoff, so How will it be determined who is Cornyn's challenger?
Will Abbott draw their names out of a hat?
March 19, 2020
Navajo Flatbread Recipe: For these trying times
Found on fb
Navajo Flatbread:
Makes 6
2 cups flour
1 - 1 1/4cup of lukewarm water
1 table spoon baking soda
1 tsp kosher salt
1 table spoon oil/butter/shortening
Mix dry ingredients together and add most water, mix and add water until it has the consistency of tacky pizza dough.
Knead for a few minutes.
Let rest in greased bowl for 30- 60 minutes.
Divide into 6 pieces and roll out on floured surface thin. (Tortilla thickness)
Hear griddle to 350F.
Cook until golden brown spots and flip, cooking until done.
They can be made ahead and kept under a flour towel or frozen for later use.
March 12, 2020
This is only a way to support his cronies. I don't believe for one nano second that the money would go where it is intended.
Beware of the $50 Billion aid package for SBA's
This is only a way to support his cronies. I don't believe for one nano second that the money would go where it is intended.
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