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CBS: The Murder Rate Fell 20% In One Year, the Largest One Year Drop In American History
Or, the largest drop since they've been keeping numbers. So the largest drop in history, according to the data we have.
Must be something the Democrats did, right?Murders plummeted more than 20% in U.S. last year, the largest drop on record, study shows Murders plummeted more than 20% in 2025 from the year before, the single-largest one-year drop on record -- and it might be the lowest murder rate in the U.S. since 1900, a study released Thursday by the Council on Criminal Justice found. The annual crime trends report analyzed data from 40 large cities across the United States for 13 different crime types, including murder, carjacking, theft and drug offenses.Note that the numbers were cooked under Biden, with carjacking, theft, and various other crime numbers fraudulently reduced, so the real fall from 2023 and 2024 is actually must greater.
Probably just due to stores in cities closing to stop the rampant, government-permitted looting.
Alongside homicides, which dropped 21% from 2024, carjackings have declined 61% since 2023, while shoplifting is down 10% since 2024.
In general, the overall crime rate declined, with violent crimes at or below levels seen in 2019, the analysis found -- drug offenses were the only category that rose during this period, while sexual assault remained even. Researchers pointed toward multiple reasons for the large drop in homicides, but cautioned that "identifying decisive factors with certainty is challenging."LOL, of course, no "researcher" can possibly figure out why the murder rate should drop at the same time we're locking people up and deporting foreign marauders. Must be an environmental factor. Like maybe people are eating less eggs or something.
Senior research specialist Ernesto Lopez, lead author of the report, said that while the "overall reduction in crime, especially homicide, is welcome news," he noted homicide rates had been steadily dropping since the late 2000s, prior to a notable spike in 2020. "It is possible that these rates reflect a longer-term downward trend punctuated by periods of elevated homicides," Lopez said.Insane. I mentioned this on Friday, I think, but "years of steadily dropping" (after the Biden Crime Wave peak) doesn't explain a sudden single-year 20% plummet. "Steadily declining" means "falling 3-4% per year." This minor trend does not explain the huge fall.
A group of criminal justice experts convened by CCJ had varied answers as to what caused such a precipitous drop in homicides, but they were generally in agreement that the stabilization of routines, an influx of COVID-19 relief funds and program intervention were strong drivers.Oh of course -- it wasn't enforcement, imprisonment, and deportation which lowered murders by one-fifth, it was, of course, liberal government spending. This must be due to Liberal Government Spending as well:
Trump's Second Term Sees Record ICE Gang Arrests and Crime Drop 20 hours ago U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement targeted violent offenders from groups like MS-13 and Tren de Aragua, with the FBI disrupting 1,800 gangs--a 210% jump from 2024--and making 67,000 total arrests. These efforts aligned with a 20% national drop in murders, the sharpest ever, as preliminary data showed homicides potentially at 1960s lows in major cities. While DHS credited removing dangerous criminals, including nearly 3 million illegal immigrants who left the U.S., analysts noted two-thirds of ICE arrests involved people without U.S. criminal records, and critics pointed to broader post-pandemic trends.
Anonymous sources lie but results don’t.
— FBI Director Kash Patel (@FBIDirectorKash) December 3, 2025
-25,000 violent crime arrests, up 100% from last year
-6,000 child victims identified or located, up 22%
-Espionage arrests up 35%
-Fentanyl seizures up 31%
-Nihilistic Violent Extremism arrests up 490%
We’re setting records at the… pic.twitter.com/r9YNlIdDUK
Turns out that jailing or deporting repeat violent offenders greatly reduces the murder rate https://t.co/sXdT2eUVOO
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) January 22, 2026
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Huh
Posted by: toby928(c) at January 22, 2026 04:36 PM (jc0TO)
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That damn Trump!
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at January 22, 2026 04:36 PM (ExV1e)
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Obviously the credit goes to Biden!
Posted by: Axeman at January 22, 2026 04:37 PM (krQz2)
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In truth, though, I wonder how much of this is underreporting by cities to avoid Trump sending troops.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at January 22, 2026 04:37 PM (ExV1e)
Posted by: Formerly Virginian at January 22, 2026 04:37 PM (zjgNU)
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The End of Democracy !!! ... and High Murder rates...
High murder rates is just something we have to adjust to to have a real democracy.
High murder rates is just something we have to adjust to to have a real democracy.
Posted by: Axeman at January 22, 2026 04:38 PM (krQz2)
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willow
385 368 >>Poor shopping.
Pick a better magistrate.
Do you really think the Attorney General picks the magistrate?
Posted by: JackStraw
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I think what I've witnessed the last twenty years
compared to what I'm witnessing now.
It's weak as water.
385 368 >>Poor shopping.
Pick a better magistrate.
Do you really think the Attorney General picks the magistrate?
Posted by: JackStraw
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I think what I've witnessed the last twenty years
compared to what I'm witnessing now.
It's weak as water.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at January 22, 2026 04:38 PM (hVbrz)
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Curb stomping and cuffs makes Mustafa a very compliant boy.
Posted by: Maj. Healey at January 22, 2026 04:38 PM (abIsI)
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cities' crime stats are such a mess tho
that said, DC alone being "helped" will have a big effect lol
place is crime-y
that said, DC alone being "helped" will have a big effect lol
place is crime-y
Posted by: BlackOrchid at January 22, 2026 04:38 PM (emBoF)
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U.S. crime rates fall even as incarceration rates rise. WTF?!
Posted by: Fox Butterfield at January 22, 2026 04:38 PM (jc0TO)
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Cities church elders issues a faith filled response to protesters invading their worship service:
https://tinyurl.com/3tae9z3n
https://tinyurl.com/3tae9z3n
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at January 22, 2026 04:39 PM (2sfNr)
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I gotta say, for a woman who's undergone a double mastectomy, Laura Ingraham still looks pretty good. (That is her in the clip with Patel, right?)
Posted by: Bulg at January 22, 2026 04:39 PM (77rzZ)
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I am going to quibble here and possibly piss in then punch bowl.
1) we know lefty cities (and cities) in general have been falsifying arrest and crime stats for years.
2) when taken in context with 1, wouldn't the stats still be fucked? You are using the same, tainted data.
1) we know lefty cities (and cities) in general have been falsifying arrest and crime stats for years.
2) when taken in context with 1, wouldn't the stats still be fucked? You are using the same, tainted data.
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at January 22, 2026 04:40 PM (zZu0s)
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Subtract all of Tom Homan's work and show me what the FBI did; point out the exceptional arrests.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at January 22, 2026 04:40 PM (hVbrz)
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Senior research specialist Ernesto Lopez
What's the insignia for that? A microscope with two rockers?
What's the insignia for that? A microscope with two rockers?
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at January 22, 2026 04:40 PM (ExV1e)
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There was a chart showing the amount of crime reduced if the system would jail an (average or statistically average) offender at offences 1 - 20
I find it bonkers that a judge would release a 20x violent crime offender on own recognizance without bail.
I find it bonkers that a judge would release a 20x violent crime offender on own recognizance without bail.
Posted by: Kindltot at January 22, 2026 04:40 PM (rbvCR)
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h/t illiniwek from thread below [and lowell cauffiel, welshman]
Organizer of Anti-ICE Protest in MN Church Made $1 Million Running ‘Anti-Poverty’ Nonprofit
tinyurl.com/yc4mfc8y, from yesterday
It worked. Nekima Levy Armstrong isn't poor!
Organizer of Anti-ICE Protest in MN Church Made $1 Million Running ‘Anti-Poverty’ Nonprofit
tinyurl.com/yc4mfc8y, from yesterday
It worked. Nekima Levy Armstrong isn't poor!
Posted by: gKWVE at January 22, 2026 04:41 PM (gKWVE)
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2) when taken in context with 1, wouldn't the stats still be fucked? You are using the same, tainted data.
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at January 22, 2026 04:40 PM (zZu0s)
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Good point. Perhaps the Trump administration is just projecting from what happened in DC.
However, if memory serves, they have upped the requirements on reporting crime statistics, as well.
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at January 22, 2026 04:40 PM (zZu0s)
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Good point. Perhaps the Trump administration is just projecting from what happened in DC.
However, if memory serves, they have upped the requirements on reporting crime statistics, as well.
Posted by: Axeman at January 22, 2026 04:41 PM (krQz2)
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In truth, though, I wonder how much of this is underreporting by cities to avoid Trump sending troops.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic
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In truth, I was also wondering because of underreporting by victims who just don't bother anymore and because of the absurd redefinitions of felonies, theft, etc. That could erase a few percentage points, but the homicide and carjacking stats are amazing.
Speaking of which, what are the carjackers doing for a "living" now? People who jack cars are probably already on food stamps and Section 8 housing, but they were using that carjacking money for something. Drugs, I guess, so where are they getting their drug money now?
In truth, though, I wonder how much of this is underreporting by cities to avoid Trump sending troops.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic
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In truth, I was also wondering because of underreporting by victims who just don't bother anymore and because of the absurd redefinitions of felonies, theft, etc. That could erase a few percentage points, but the homicide and carjacking stats are amazing.
Speaking of which, what are the carjackers doing for a "living" now? People who jack cars are probably already on food stamps and Section 8 housing, but they were using that carjacking money for something. Drugs, I guess, so where are they getting their drug money now?
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at January 22, 2026 04:42 PM (jMSaW)
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>>> Laura Ingraham still looks pretty good. (That is her in the clip with Patel, right?)
Posted by: Bulg
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Yeah, it's hard to tell, she looks nothing like the original.
Posted by: Bulg
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Yeah, it's hard to tell, she looks nothing like the original.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at January 22, 2026 04:42 PM (hVbrz)
Posted by: Hillary Rodham Clinton, democrat murderer at January 22, 2026 04:42 PM (IKhxE)
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One of my theories is that it is well known that the perps and victims of "urban" shootings are the same people, so it's likely that a lot of people who would be shooting and murdering others just got killed before they could do so in the BLM murder spree beginning in 2020.
Posted by: Alec Leamas at January 22, 2026 04:42 PM (ualY1)
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>>I think what I've witnessed the last twenty years
compared to what I'm witnessing now.
It's weak as water.
Yea, I saw your comment in the last thread. Ironic that you would repost it in this thread.
Who do you think the FBI works for?
compared to what I'm witnessing now.
It's weak as water.
Yea, I saw your comment in the last thread. Ironic that you would repost it in this thread.
Who do you think the FBI works for?
Posted by: JackStraw at January 22, 2026 04:42 PM (viF8m)
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I see someone beat me to the Fox Butterfield sock...
Posted by: I am the Shadout Mapes, the Housekeeper at January 22, 2026 04:42 PM (PiwSw)
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Trump stole my plan !!!!!!!!!!!
My plan is working and should been reelected Senator from Greenland....
My plan is working and should been reelected Senator from Greenland....
Posted by: Blo Jiden at January 22, 2026 04:42 PM (38587)
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One would think that the people obsessed with public safety and "gun violence" would be over the moon about this statistic. Shouting it from the rooftops.
One would think...
One would think...
Posted by: 29Victor at January 22, 2026 04:42 PM (0MjtC)
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"homicide rates had been steadily dropping since the late 2000s..."
-because we learned that broken-windows policing works and putting criminals in jail works
"...prior to a notable spike in 2020."
-Because we let stupid people in charge who started letting the criminals out of jail.
And NOW, we have someone putting the criminals in jail (often in another country, because they never belonged here) and we have homicide and other crime rates dropping.
GEEEE, I wonder if anyone could ever figure out what factors cause this?
-because we learned that broken-windows policing works and putting criminals in jail works
"...prior to a notable spike in 2020."
-Because we let stupid people in charge who started letting the criminals out of jail.
And NOW, we have someone putting the criminals in jail (often in another country, because they never belonged here) and we have homicide and other crime rates dropping.
GEEEE, I wonder if anyone could ever figure out what factors cause this?
Posted by: Formerly Virginian at January 22, 2026 04:42 PM (zjgNU)
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This occurred despite the Dems clearing jails during COVID and under Biden. Shocked, shocked I am to see murder go down when laws are enforced
Posted by: Smell the Glove at January 22, 2026 04:42 PM (PTsqM)
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I'd like to see the breakdown between blue and red counties.
Posted by: Beartooth at January 22, 2026 04:42 PM (GGatE)
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Note that the numbers were cooked under Biden, with carjacking, theft, and various other crime numbers fraudulently reduced, so the real fall from 2023 and 2024 is actually must greater.
On top of cities like LA failing to report crime stats the FEEBS 2020~23.
On top of cities like LA failing to report crime stats the FEEBS 2020~23.
Posted by: weft cut-loop at January 22, 2026 04:43 PM (mlg/3)
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Subtract all of Tom Homan's work and show me what the FBI did; point out the exceptional arrests.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at January 22, 2026 04:40 PM (hVbrz)
You are arguing from ignorance and claiming it is valor. If you care, go look up the answer at the FBI or DOJ website.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at January 22, 2026 04:40 PM (hVbrz)
You are arguing from ignorance and claiming it is valor. If you care, go look up the answer at the FBI or DOJ website.
Posted by: Kindltot at January 22, 2026 04:43 PM (rbvCR)
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I saw Nihilistic Violent Extremists open for Bad Omens at Milwaukee Metal Fest back in 2016!
Posted by: runner at January 22, 2026 04:43 PM (g47mK)
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Trump stole my plan !!!!!!!!!!!
My plan is working and should been reelected Senator from Greenland....
Posted by: Blo Jiden at January 22, 2026 04:42 PM (38587)
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Come this way, Joe.
My plan is working and should been reelected Senator from Greenland....
Posted by: Blo Jiden at January 22, 2026 04:42 PM (38587)
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Come this way, Joe.
Posted by: The Easter Bunny at January 22, 2026 04:44 PM (krQz2)
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Can Trump EO an order that honoring detainers for illegal criminals is a requirement for all LE grants?
Posted by: toby928(c) at January 22, 2026 04:44 PM (jc0TO)
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Drugs, I guess, so where are they getting their drug money now?
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at January 22, 2026 04:42 PM (jMSaW)
Storming churches in Minnesota?
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at January 22, 2026 04:42 PM (jMSaW)
Storming churches in Minnesota?
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at January 22, 2026 04:44 PM (ExV1e)
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for a woman who's undergone a double mastectomy, Laura Ingraham still looks pretty good.
Posted by: Bulg
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She underwent treatment for early-stage breast cancer, but is it known that she had a double mastectomy -- which can leave women looking quite good if they get implants? Cf. Angelina Jolie
for a woman who's undergone a double mastectomy, Laura Ingraham still looks pretty good.
Posted by: Bulg
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She underwent treatment for early-stage breast cancer, but is it known that she had a double mastectomy -- which can leave women looking quite good if they get implants? Cf. Angelina Jolie
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at January 22, 2026 04:44 PM (jMSaW)
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there's talk that the Trump Coalition doesn't exist anymore -
x.com/JerusalemDemsas/status/2014359321832747335
I don't think this is an anti-Trump consensus. I think it's because we keep being faced with a useless GOP, which is what is coming since Trump is not on the 2028 ballot.
What needs to happen in the GOP is to quit fucking us. We want less Vivek. We want to roll back Spanbergerism, where Karen rules like Mamdani but blonde.
x.com/JerusalemDemsas/status/2014359321832747335
I don't think this is an anti-Trump consensus. I think it's because we keep being faced with a useless GOP, which is what is coming since Trump is not on the 2028 ballot.
What needs to happen in the GOP is to quit fucking us. We want less Vivek. We want to roll back Spanbergerism, where Karen rules like Mamdani but blonde.
Posted by: gKWVE at January 22, 2026 04:46 PM (gKWVE)
Posted by: weft cut-loop at January 22, 2026 04:46 PM (mlg/3)
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I give Mamdani 2 years, before total collapse and jail time.
Posted by: runner at January 22, 2026 04:46 PM (g47mK)
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29 I'd like to see the breakdown between blue and red counties.
Posted by: Beartooth
Also include percentage of veterans and firearm owners.
Posted by: Beartooth
Also include percentage of veterans and firearm owners.
Posted by: Maj. Healey at January 22, 2026 04:46 PM (abIsI)
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the fact that over 42 states
now have some form
of permitless open or concealed carry
also has something to do with it i think
the fact that over 42 states
now have some form
of permitless open or concealed carry
also has something to do with it i think
Posted by: sound awake at January 22, 2026 04:46 PM (xXV3t)
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Can Trump EO an order that honoring detainers for illegal criminals is a requirement for all LE grants?
Posted by: toby928(c) at January 22, 2026 04:44 PM (jc0TO)
Absolutely not. That would violate the 28th Amendment.
Posted by: toby928(c) at January 22, 2026 04:44 PM (jc0TO)
Absolutely not. That would violate the 28th Amendment.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at January 22, 2026 04:47 PM (ExV1e)
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Why are so many people in jail if crime is down?!
The Left
The Left
Posted by: steevy at January 22, 2026 04:47 PM (YwEeS)
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I won't believe crime is down until I hear whether Don Lemon went out and had a nice dinner.
Posted by: Axeman at January 22, 2026 04:47 PM (krQz2)
Posted by: t-bird at January 22, 2026 04:47 PM (jnBG1)
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The Dems have been hard at work trying to keep those Numbers UP.
Posted by: garrett at January 22, 2026 04:47 PM (ZcsJV)
Posted by: sound awake at January 22, 2026 04:47 PM (xXV3t)
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for a woman who's undergone a double mastectomy, Laura Ingraham still looks pretty good.
Posted by: Bulg
She had the fish lip surgery that made her look like a carp stuck to the side of a pond.
Posted by: Bulg
She had the fish lip surgery that made her look like a carp stuck to the side of a pond.
Posted by: Maj. Healey at January 22, 2026 04:48 PM (abIsI)
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The Dems have been hard at work trying to keep those Numbers UP.
Posted by: garrett at January 22, 2026 04:47 PM
Those are rookie numbers.
Posted by: garrett at January 22, 2026 04:47 PM
Those are rookie numbers.
Posted by: toby928(c) at January 22, 2026 04:48 PM (jc0TO)
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It’s funny how it’s the same small group of people who commit the majority of crimes (like those 50+ arrests types you see in NYC), and when law enforcement physically removes them from our communities, the crime drop significantly.
It’s a stumper, I tell you!!
Putting away (sometimes far, far away) the bad guys makes us safer.
It’s a stumper, I tell you!!
Putting away (sometimes far, far away) the bad guys makes us safer.
Posted by: Lizzy at January 22, 2026 04:49 PM (Hkcdp)
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and deranged people (mostly women) all over america
will actually vote against this in november
Posted by: sound awake at January 22, 2026 04:47 PM (xXV3t)
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Because of "dictatorship".
All they are saying is give crime a chance.
will actually vote against this in november
Posted by: sound awake at January 22, 2026 04:47 PM (xXV3t)
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Because of "dictatorship".
All they are saying is give crime a chance.
Posted by: Axeman at January 22, 2026 04:49 PM (krQz2)
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Trump depriving criminals of their wrongs!
Posted by: vmom deport deport deport at January 22, 2026 04:49 PM (O61mF)
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Any reason but Trump.
Nobody goes outside anymore. everyone's just rotting indoors on their phones instead of getting into beef with the neighbors
we're seeing a slow retreat from the anomalous spike from 2020-21, which was caused by COVID making people go insane and Post-Floyd de-policing initiatives.
Leaded gasoline might have been banned quite some time ago but it takes some for the stuff to cycle through the environment and to finally sequester somewhere.
Shows like CSI:Miami convinced people that murders are easy to solve. Even an effortkiller like Luigi was caught really fast.
It’s because in some states half of agencies stopped reporting because they instituted new standards
With people living longer than ever, and smaller generations replacing the ones coming before, this murder rate decrease trend will probably continue.
Here in Chicago, we invested in prevention programs (until Trump cut the funding. When you have preventative controls, you don’t need nearly as many police.
Nobody goes outside anymore. everyone's just rotting indoors on their phones instead of getting into beef with the neighbors
we're seeing a slow retreat from the anomalous spike from 2020-21, which was caused by COVID making people go insane and Post-Floyd de-policing initiatives.
Leaded gasoline might have been banned quite some time ago but it takes some for the stuff to cycle through the environment and to finally sequester somewhere.
Shows like CSI:Miami convinced people that murders are easy to solve. Even an effortkiller like Luigi was caught really fast.
It’s because in some states half of agencies stopped reporting because they instituted new standards
With people living longer than ever, and smaller generations replacing the ones coming before, this murder rate decrease trend will probably continue.
Here in Chicago, we invested in prevention programs (until Trump cut the funding. When you have preventative controls, you don’t need nearly as many police.
Posted by: Intercepted Reddit Transmissions brought by the Intrepid AoS Liaison at January 22, 2026 04:50 PM (JCZqz)
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The odds of Don Lemon being arrested are as good as Steve Bannon becoming the managing director of Biosphere II. Oh wait.
Posted by: Maj. Healey at January 22, 2026 04:50 PM (abIsI)
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21 Murder? What murder?
Posted by: Hillary Rodham Clinton, democrat murderer at January 22, 2026 04:42 PM (IKhxE)
Wait until Hillary molts out of this mortal form and the "suicide" rate plummets, unexpectedly!
Posted by: Hillary Rodham Clinton, democrat murderer at January 22, 2026 04:42 PM (IKhxE)
Wait until Hillary molts out of this mortal form and the "suicide" rate plummets, unexpectedly!
Posted by: Bilwis Devourer of Innocent Souls, I'm starvin' over here at January 22, 2026 04:50 PM (w/O5Q)
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Garrett, one wonders if this is why they fight it so hard: it shows how their policies have allowed so many to be robbed, raped, and murdered unnecessarily.
Posted by: Lizzy at January 22, 2026 04:50 PM (Hkcdp)
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willow 385 368 >>Poor shopping.
Pick a better magistrate.
Do you really think the Attorney General picks the magistrate?
Posted by: JackStraw
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I think what I've witnessed the last twenty years
compared to what I'm witnessing now.
It's weak as water.
---------------
Yea, I saw your comment in the last thread. Ironic that you would repost it in this thread.
Who do you think the FBI works for?
Posted by: JackStraw
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Not ironic. After nood is issued the thread is dead.
You know that the FBI works for Bondi and that is the point.
Faint praise for doing their job arresting crooks.
The expectation these days is higher.
The snakes heads are still attached to their bodies
and as long as that is so we will have hell in this nation.
Pick a better magistrate.
Do you really think the Attorney General picks the magistrate?
Posted by: JackStraw
------------------------------
I think what I've witnessed the last twenty years
compared to what I'm witnessing now.
It's weak as water.
---------------
Yea, I saw your comment in the last thread. Ironic that you would repost it in this thread.
Who do you think the FBI works for?
Posted by: JackStraw
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Not ironic. After nood is issued the thread is dead.
You know that the FBI works for Bondi and that is the point.
Faint praise for doing their job arresting crooks.
The expectation these days is higher.
The snakes heads are still attached to their bodies
and as long as that is so we will have hell in this nation.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at January 22, 2026 04:50 PM (hVbrz)
Posted by: Commissar of plenty and festive little hats at January 22, 2026 04:51 PM (Kt19C)
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With people living longer than ever, and smaller generations replacing the ones coming before, this murder rate decrease trend will probably continue
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Beahahahahahahah they even said RATE bwahahahahahah
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Beahahahahahahah they even said RATE bwahahahahahah
Posted by: BruceWayne at January 22, 2026 04:51 PM (MGB5H)
Posted by: runner at January 22, 2026 04:52 PM (g47mK)
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That skinny ass guy really is a tough dude.
Nice pencil neck and arms and the traditional No teeth and great hair style....
He can bench press his veggie burger with the help of a spotter...
Nice pencil neck and arms and the traditional No teeth and great hair style....
He can bench press his veggie burger with the help of a spotter...
Posted by: Jackson at January 22, 2026 04:52 PM (J9q9v)
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>> Garrett, one wonders if this is why they fight it so hard: it shows how their policies have allowed so many to be robbed, raped, and murdered unnecessarily.
As much as I hate to do it, here is an Asmongold quote that explains it:
They don't hate the fascists; they want to BE the fascists.
As much as I hate to do it, here is an Asmongold quote that explains it:
They don't hate the fascists; they want to BE the fascists.
Posted by: garrett at January 22, 2026 04:52 PM (ZcsJV)
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In truth, I was also wondering because of underreporting by victims who just don't bother anymore and because of the absurd redefinitions of felonies, theft, etc. That could erase a few percentage points, but the homicide and carjacking stats are amazing.
Posted by: Blonde Morticia
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"BJS National Crime Victimization Survey (NCVS) is the nation's primary source of information on criminal victimization. Each year, data are obtained from a nationally representative sample of about 240,000 persons in about 150,000 households."
From 2024
About 3 in 10 property crime victimizations were reported to police.
Almost half of all violent victimizations were reported to police.
Posted by: Blonde Morticia
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"BJS National Crime Victimization Survey (NCVS) is the nation's primary source of information on criminal victimization. Each year, data are obtained from a nationally representative sample of about 240,000 persons in about 150,000 households."
From 2024
About 3 in 10 property crime victimizations were reported to police.
Almost half of all violent victimizations were reported to police.
Posted by: whig at January 22, 2026 04:52 PM (E4rtv)
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El Salvador had a 98% drop in homicides since 2015. The country is now one of the safest countries in the Western Hemisphere. Gee, what happened? They started locking up the gang bangers, that's what happened. And, crazy idea, people ready and willing to murder also count for a disproportion of rapes, burglaries, carjacking, etc.
My guess is deporting the right 50k people was the direct cause of the drop. Deport another 50k and we'll see another 20% drop.
My guess is deporting the right 50k people was the direct cause of the drop. Deport another 50k and we'll see another 20% drop.
Posted by: El Mariachi - Attorney at Law at January 22, 2026 04:53 PM (vOtXJ)
65
Unexpectedly!
Posted by: Count de Monet at January 22, 2026 04:53 PM (wVcYX)
66
Since these people are weak and generally powerless, the Tool of Violence is ONLY available to them through subversive means.
This is why they embrace the psychotics and criminals. Not as their own; but as their own Tools.
This is why they embrace the psychotics and criminals. Not as their own; but as their own Tools.
Posted by: garrett at January 22, 2026 04:54 PM (ZcsJV)
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59 With people living longer than ever, and smaller generations replacing the ones coming before, this murder rate decrease trend will probably continue
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Beahahahahahahah they even said RATE bwahahahahahah
Posted by: BruceWayne
As dumb as it is (and it definitely doesn't account for a 20% drop), I'd imagine murder is very much a younger (black) man's game, so as the population in general skews older, the murder rate overall probably would slowly drop.
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Beahahahahahahah they even said RATE bwahahahahahah
Posted by: BruceWayne
As dumb as it is (and it definitely doesn't account for a 20% drop), I'd imagine murder is very much a younger (black) man's game, so as the population in general skews older, the murder rate overall probably would slowly drop.
Posted by: Intercepted Reddit Transmissions brought by the Intrepid AoS Liaison at January 22, 2026 04:54 PM (JCZqz)
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Fentanyl seizures up? Peopleare having fewer seizures or more fentanyl has been seized?
Posted by: Northernlurker , Maple Syrup MAGA at January 22, 2026 04:54 PM (8CIFn)
69
They ARE the fascists.
Posted by: Lizzy at January 22, 2026 04:55 PM (Hkcdp)
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>>El Salvador had a 98% drop in homicides since 2015. The country is now one of the safest countries in the Western Hemisphere. Gee, what happened?
The first thing that happened was Bukele got rid of corrupt judges. He's been on X for months warning the US that we will never be able to turn this country completely around until we do the same.
The first thing that happened was Bukele got rid of corrupt judges. He's been on X for months warning the US that we will never be able to turn this country completely around until we do the same.
Posted by: JackStraw at January 22, 2026 04:55 PM (viF8m)
Posted by: Yogi Berra at January 22, 2026 04:55 PM (JCZqz)
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Imagine how screwed-up things will be in 10 or 20 years.
Posted by: Weasel at January 22, 2026 04:56 PM (vt7xw)
73
Deaths from overdose are down, also.
Posted by: ALH, Sister Golden Hair at January 22, 2026 04:56 PM (t0Out)
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A group of criminal justice experts convened by CCJ had varied answers as to what caused such a precipitous drop in homicides, but they were generally in agreement that the stabilization of routines, an influx of COVID-19 relief funds and program intervention were strong drivers...and they were unanimous that it was DESPITE Trump's efforts to destroy everything.
Posted by: Eeyore at January 22, 2026 04:56 PM (s0JqF)
75
Nobody's going outside much this weekend around here.
Posted by: Tom Servo at January 22, 2026 04:57 PM (giMmT)
76
Illegal aliens do the murders Americans won't.
Posted by: torabora at January 22, 2026 04:57 PM (vL7MV)
77
Cities church elders issues a faith filled response to protesters invading their worship service:
https://tinyurl.com/3tae9z3n
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I find their statement...underwhelming.
The arrests that came today may (for now) put a stop to such antics, but that statement was lukewarm.
https://tinyurl.com/3tae9z3n
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I find their statement...underwhelming.
The arrests that came today may (for now) put a stop to such antics, but that statement was lukewarm.
Posted by: Crusader at January 22, 2026 04:57 PM (TN0g+)
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Researchers pointed toward multiple reasons for the large drop in homicides, but cautioned that "identifying decisive factors with certainty is challenging."
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PDF no longer stands for "Portable Document Format". It stands for "Partisan Dumb F*cks". Identifying decisive factors is NOT challenging. It is politically damaging to the Left, and thus obvuscated by their embedded useful idiots.
I'm tired of this sh*t. And, angry. AND, these pretzels are making me thirsty (for something to drink...not the abuse of the English language where some millenial thought "thirsty" was a sexual reference).
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PDF no longer stands for "Portable Document Format". It stands for "Partisan Dumb F*cks". Identifying decisive factors is NOT challenging. It is politically damaging to the Left, and thus obvuscated by their embedded useful idiots.
I'm tired of this sh*t. And, angry. AND, these pretzels are making me thirsty (for something to drink...not the abuse of the English language where some millenial thought "thirsty" was a sexual reference).
Posted by: Orson at January 22, 2026 04:57 PM (dIske)
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>>> LOL, of course, no "researcher" can possibly figure out why the murder rate should drop at the same time we're locking people up and deporting foreign marauders.
Must be an environmental factor. Like maybe people are eating less eggs or something.
Fewer. Countable nouns get fewer.
Must be an environmental factor. Like maybe people are eating less eggs or something.
Fewer. Countable nouns get fewer.
Posted by: Count de Monet, Grammar Enthusiast at January 22, 2026 04:57 PM (wVcYX)
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She underwent treatment for early-stage breast cancer, but is it known that she had a double mastectomy -- which can leave women looking quite good if they get implants? Cf. Angelina Jolie
Posted by: Blonde Morticia
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Back before time the Science channel showed actual operations. One was a woman having a mastectomy and the doc taking excess fat from another area and moving it to replace the lost mass at her breast.
I don't know why it's not common but it appears to be a much better idea, all around, than some foreign soft ball.
She underwent treatment for early-stage breast cancer, but is it known that she had a double mastectomy -- which can leave women looking quite good if they get implants? Cf. Angelina Jolie
Posted by: Blonde Morticia
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Back before time the Science channel showed actual operations. One was a woman having a mastectomy and the doc taking excess fat from another area and moving it to replace the lost mass at her breast.
I don't know why it's not common but it appears to be a much better idea, all around, than some foreign soft ball.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at January 22, 2026 04:57 PM (hVbrz)
81
If a carjacker knew there was a 3 to 1 chance they’d get their ass shot………..
Posted by: Eromero at January 22, 2026 04:57 PM (yw3eV)
82
How many abortions year over year?
Posted by: torabora at January 22, 2026 04:57 PM (vL7MV)
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Considering how many criminals Biden brought in, such as the hordes of TdA, that drop is even more significant. Holding back the tide and gaining ground.
Posted by: Lizzy at January 22, 2026 04:58 PM (Hkcdp)
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I just had an image of Tim Curry saying to the cop:
COP: ILL ARREST YOU FOR WRONGFUL IMPRISONMENT, YADA YADA AND MURDER!!
Wadsworth (Tim Curry): *opens the door and says forced nonchalant* what do you mean, *beat* murder?
Cop: i just said that so you'd open the door.
COP: ILL ARREST YOU FOR WRONGFUL IMPRISONMENT, YADA YADA AND MURDER!!
Wadsworth (Tim Curry): *opens the door and says forced nonchalant* what do you mean, *beat* murder?
Cop: i just said that so you'd open the door.
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at January 22, 2026 04:58 PM (zZu0s)
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So I guess the leftist radicals are gonna have to come out in support of murder now..
Posted by: Don Black at January 22, 2026 04:58 PM (ZxPkt)
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Garrett, one wonders if this is why they fight it so hard: it shows how their policies have allowed so many to be robbed, raped, and murdered unnecessarily.
Posted by: Lizzy at January 22, 2026 04:50 PM (Hkcdp)
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The system is not collapsed yet.
Posted by: Lizzy at January 22, 2026 04:50 PM (Hkcdp)
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The system is not collapsed yet.
Posted by: Axeman at January 22, 2026 04:58 PM (krQz2)
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My guess is deporting the right 50k people was the direct cause of the drop. Deport another 50k and we'll see another 20% drop.
Posted by: El Mariachi
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Yep. A lot of murders are criminals killing other criminals, particularly where gangs are strong, but it does spill over to the rest of us in urban and suburban areas.
To a killer, after the first one, the rest are free. And almost always there is a long trail of crimes leading up to killing someone from petty to violence on the way. Unlike infotainment tells you, murderers do not just 'snap' but are good people at heart. They almost always displayed signs of criminal and violent behavior before killing people.
Posted by: El Mariachi
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Yep. A lot of murders are criminals killing other criminals, particularly where gangs are strong, but it does spill over to the rest of us in urban and suburban areas.
To a killer, after the first one, the rest are free. And almost always there is a long trail of crimes leading up to killing someone from petty to violence on the way. Unlike infotainment tells you, murderers do not just 'snap' but are good people at heart. They almost always displayed signs of criminal and violent behavior before killing people.
Posted by: whig at January 22, 2026 04:58 PM (E4rtv)
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From 2024
About 3 in 10 property crime victimizations were reported to police.
Almost half of all violent victimizations were reported to police.
Posted by: whig
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I'd like to know how those reporting stats compare to other years.
From 2024
About 3 in 10 property crime victimizations were reported to police.
Almost half of all violent victimizations were reported to police.
Posted by: whig
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I'd like to know how those reporting stats compare to other years.
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at January 22, 2026 04:58 PM (4raxU)
89
Assassination attempts up 20%.
Posted by: Opinion fact at January 22, 2026 04:58 PM (KDPiq)
90
DU people are probably 90% of them still afraid of COVID and just stay in watching MSNow and scrolling Bluesky threads.
Posted by: steevy at January 22, 2026 04:58 PM (YwEeS)
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Democrats can get that murder rate up if they count abortions as murders.
Posted by: torabora at January 22, 2026 04:58 PM (vL7MV)
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81 If a carjacker knew there was a 3 to 1 chance they’d get their ass shot………..
Posted by: Eromero
...they'd carjack in a Blue Metro area of a Blue state instead.
Posted by: Eromero
...they'd carjack in a Blue Metro area of a Blue state instead.
Posted by: Moron Analyst at January 22, 2026 04:59 PM (JCZqz)
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I guess some things are just unknowable. Complete MYSTERIES that can never be solved...
Posted by: MrExcitement at January 22, 2026 04:59 PM (ovdkm)
94
How do they know crimes were not reported to police?
Posted by: torabora at January 22, 2026 04:59 PM (vL7MV)
95
Deport them to hell.
Posted by: thug dolphin at January 22, 2026 05:00 PM (EyfuW)
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81 If a carjacker knew there was a 3 to 1 chance they’d get their ass shot………..
Posted by: Eromero
Carjackers and muggers have about the lowest IQ of prisoners out there. They know vaguely they could die and simply don't care about it. Almost all of them have very short term time horizons and bad risk-benefit analysis thinking.
Posted by: Eromero
Carjackers and muggers have about the lowest IQ of prisoners out there. They know vaguely they could die and simply don't care about it. Almost all of them have very short term time horizons and bad risk-benefit analysis thinking.
Posted by: whig at January 22, 2026 05:00 PM (E4rtv)
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85 So I guess the leftist radicals are gonna have to come out in support of murder now..
Posted by: Don Black
(Sees anti-ICE radicals arming up and telling each other to shoot ICE "Nazis")
Welcome to the party, pal!
Posted by: Don Black
(Sees anti-ICE radicals arming up and telling each other to shoot ICE "Nazis")
Welcome to the party, pal!
Posted by: Bruce Willis Meme at January 22, 2026 05:01 PM (JCZqz)
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Must be something the Democrats did, right?
Yes, they lost power.
Posted by: t-bird at January 22, 2026 04:47 PM (jnBG1)
Bazinga!
Yes, they lost power.
Posted by: t-bird at January 22, 2026 04:47 PM (jnBG1)
Bazinga!
Posted by: Count de Monet at January 22, 2026 05:01 PM (wVcYX)
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Fentanyl seizures up? Peopleare having fewer seizures or more fentanyl has been seized?
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I've shared the long version of this here before, but the public will never understand how many "overdose" deaths weren't the traditional "drank too much" or "snorted too much" overdose, but instead were product (weed, coke, meth, heroin) that was tainted with fentanyl.
I was watching television earlier this week and realized that a friend of mine who died about 5 years ago probably died from fentanyl tainted weed or coke--he was a happy guy and not one to take fentanyl directly. I know of at least one other friend of mine that passed under similar circumstances. When someone like that dies, they never announce what the drug was, but neither of these guys would have sought out fentanyl, nor done enough of another chemical to classically "overdose".
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I've shared the long version of this here before, but the public will never understand how many "overdose" deaths weren't the traditional "drank too much" or "snorted too much" overdose, but instead were product (weed, coke, meth, heroin) that was tainted with fentanyl.
I was watching television earlier this week and realized that a friend of mine who died about 5 years ago probably died from fentanyl tainted weed or coke--he was a happy guy and not one to take fentanyl directly. I know of at least one other friend of mine that passed under similar circumstances. When someone like that dies, they never announce what the drug was, but neither of these guys would have sought out fentanyl, nor done enough of another chemical to classically "overdose".
Posted by: Crusader at January 22, 2026 05:01 PM (TN0g+)
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Elon Musk
@elonmusk
Turns out that jailing or deporting repeat violent offenders greatly reduces the murder rate
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Preaching to the converted here, bro.
@elonmusk
Turns out that jailing or deporting repeat violent offenders greatly reduces the murder rate
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Preaching to the converted here, bro.
Posted by: San Franpsycho at January 22, 2026 05:01 PM (9t3sG)
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69 They ARE the fascists.
Posted by: Lizzy at January 22, 2026 04:55 PM (Hkcdp)
You can always tell the people who want to live in a diverse, pluralistic society by their violent response to any deviation from the Narrative.
We just don't understand because we lack empathy.
Posted by: Lizzy at January 22, 2026 04:55 PM (Hkcdp)
You can always tell the people who want to live in a diverse, pluralistic society by their violent response to any deviation from the Narrative.
We just don't understand because we lack empathy.
Posted by: Bilwis Devourer of Innocent Souls, I'm starvin' over here at January 22, 2026 05:01 PM (w/O5Q)
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Back before time the Science channel showed actual operations. One was a woman having a mastectomy and the doc taking excess fat from another area and moving it to replace the lost mass at her breast.
I don't know why it's not common but it appears to be a much better idea, all around, than some foreign soft ball.
Posted by: Braenyard
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There are pros and cons to fat transfer as with all breast augmentation procedures. Women have to choose which risks they prefer to take.
Back before time the Science channel showed actual operations. One was a woman having a mastectomy and the doc taking excess fat from another area and moving it to replace the lost mass at her breast.
I don't know why it's not common but it appears to be a much better idea, all around, than some foreign soft ball.
Posted by: Braenyard
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There are pros and cons to fat transfer as with all breast augmentation procedures. Women have to choose which risks they prefer to take.
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at January 22, 2026 05:01 PM (4raxU)
103
Wait, I thought pdf was also being used for pedophile?
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at January 22, 2026 05:01 PM (zZu0s)
104
I guess some things are just unknowable. Complete MYSTERIES that can never be solved...
Posted by: MrExcitement at January 22, 2026 04:59 PM (ovdkm)
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Like why or how that SUV ran over all those people in Wisconsin.
Posted by: MrExcitement at January 22, 2026 04:59 PM (ovdkm)
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Like why or how that SUV ran over all those people in Wisconsin.
Posted by: Axeman at January 22, 2026 05:01 PM (krQz2)
105
How do they know crimes were not reported to police?
Posted by: torabora
Exactly what whig wrote.
"BJS National Crime Victimization Survey (NCVS) is the nation's primary source of information on criminal victimization. Each year, data are obtained from a nationally representative sample of about 240,000 persons in about 150,000 households."
They survey Americans on their own experiences and compare it to national stats.
Posted by: torabora
Exactly what whig wrote.
"BJS National Crime Victimization Survey (NCVS) is the nation's primary source of information on criminal victimization. Each year, data are obtained from a nationally representative sample of about 240,000 persons in about 150,000 households."
They survey Americans on their own experiences and compare it to national stats.
Posted by: weft cut-loop at January 22, 2026 05:02 PM (mlg/3)
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Did they hit Baltimore? I cannot remember if ICE went there yet. That city needs some help.
Posted by: turambar at January 22, 2026 05:02 PM (Q0yOR)
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Here in Chicago, we invested in prevention programs (until Trump cut the funding. When you have preventative controls, you don’t need nearly as many police.
Posted by: Intercepted Reddit Transmissions brought by the Intrepid AoS Liaison
That is possibly the stupidest thing that I have read in a month of Sundays. Most of the crime in Chicago is from drug trafficking. Preventative controls? Have they stopped the flow of heroin, cocaine, etc?
Posted by: Intercepted Reddit Transmissions brought by the Intrepid AoS Liaison
That is possibly the stupidest thing that I have read in a month of Sundays. Most of the crime in Chicago is from drug trafficking. Preventative controls? Have they stopped the flow of heroin, cocaine, etc?
Posted by: Pepperidge Farms remembers at January 22, 2026 05:02 PM (vcOmj)
108
91 Democrats can get that murder rate up if they count abortions as murders.
Posted by: torabora
Every undocumented immigrant kidnapped and deported without due process is one count of murdering Democracy. 😢
Posted by: torabora
Every undocumented immigrant kidnapped and deported without due process is one count of murdering Democracy. 😢
Posted by: Deranged Leftist at January 22, 2026 05:03 PM (JCZqz)
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I guess some things are just unknowable. Complete MYSTERIES that can never be solved...
Posted by: MrExcitement at January 22, 2026 04:59 PM (ovdkm)
Exactly!
Posted by: MrExcitement at January 22, 2026 04:59 PM (ovdkm)
Exactly!
Posted by: The Clitoris Location and Function at January 22, 2026 05:03 PM (wVcYX)
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This tracks with a local news interview I saw yesterday, where they interviewed a local prosecutor about huge decrease in crime in CO in the last year. For example, a 34% drop in car thefts. Denver has been top city for car thefts for years. The guy babbled on about their get tough programs finally paying off.
Uh huh. Sure. Everyone knows the car thefts are being done by organized , international crime rings, not random people deciding, “Hey, cool car! Lemme see if the door is unlocked…”
Trump’s aggressive deportations of TdA and other criminals did this.
Uh huh. Sure. Everyone knows the car thefts are being done by organized , international crime rings, not random people deciding, “Hey, cool car! Lemme see if the door is unlocked…”
Trump’s aggressive deportations of TdA and other criminals did this.
Posted by: Lizzy at January 22, 2026 05:03 PM (Hkcdp)
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94 How do they know crimes were not reported to police?
Posted by: torabora
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NCVS does not rely on police departments, etc. but calls people up directly. Been doing it since the 70's. Hundreds of thousands of people surveyed each year. Not perfect but better than the manipulated stats from police departments and the FBI.
2025 is not out yet but 2024 is.
https://bjs.ojp.gov
Search for Criminal Victimization, 2024 Annual Report.
Posted by: torabora
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NCVS does not rely on police departments, etc. but calls people up directly. Been doing it since the 70's. Hundreds of thousands of people surveyed each year. Not perfect but better than the manipulated stats from police departments and the FBI.
2025 is not out yet but 2024 is.
https://bjs.ojp.gov
Search for Criminal Victimization, 2024 Annual Report.
Posted by: whig at January 22, 2026 05:03 PM (E4rtv)
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Circling back to Don Lemon, it seems the magistrate judge named earlier was not the Zia guy:
__________________-
Nick Sortor
@nicksortor
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1h
🚨 BREAKING: The US Magistrate judge who REFUSED to sign off on Don Lemon’s arrest warrant, Doug Micko, is married to an ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL in MN AG Keith Ellison’s office, per
@BillMelugin_
TOTAL conflict of interest!
CIRCUMVENT HIM, and make the arrest!
Minnesota is corrupt beyond belief.
Circling back to Don Lemon, it seems the magistrate judge named earlier was not the Zia guy:
__________________-
Nick Sortor
@nicksortor
·
1h
🚨 BREAKING: The US Magistrate judge who REFUSED to sign off on Don Lemon’s arrest warrant, Doug Micko, is married to an ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL in MN AG Keith Ellison’s office, per
@BillMelugin_
TOTAL conflict of interest!
CIRCUMVENT HIM, and make the arrest!
Minnesota is corrupt beyond belief.
Posted by: beckster at January 22, 2026 05:04 PM (I7J98)
113
Unlike infotainment tells you, murderers do not just 'snap' but are good people at heart. They almost always displayed signs of criminal and violent behavior before killing people.
Posted by: whig
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There was saddle maker in prison.
When asked why he was there, he replied, 'killed one, I should have killed two".
Posted by: whig
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There was saddle maker in prison.
When asked why he was there, he replied, 'killed one, I should have killed two".
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at January 22, 2026 05:04 PM (hVbrz)
114
Bah. It just proves that Trump is a racist! Vote Dem in the midterms!
Posted by: Vichy Republican at January 22, 2026 05:04 PM (Cjger)
115
Minnesota is corrupt beyond belief.
Posted by: beckster at January 22, 2026 05:04 PM (I7J9
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Let's see if we can RICO a whole state.
Posted by: beckster at January 22, 2026 05:04 PM (I7J9
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Let's see if we can RICO a whole state.
Posted by: Axeman at January 22, 2026 05:05 PM (krQz2)
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@JonathanTurley
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1h
...Ironically, Lemon is now part of the "new media" of podcasters and bloggers after the termination of his CNN contract. Yet, given his recording of the event and past credentials, a criminal charge is unlikely to be sustained in the courts.
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1h
...Ironically, Lemon is now part of the "new media" of podcasters and bloggers after the termination of his CNN contract. Yet, given his recording of the event and past credentials, a criminal charge is unlikely to be sustained in the courts.
Posted by: Don Black at January 22, 2026 05:05 PM (ZxPkt)
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In truth, though, I wonder how much of this is underreporting by cities to avoid Trump sending troops.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at January 22, 2026 04:37 PM (ExV1e)
Might as well use that for our benefit regardless.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at January 22, 2026 04:37 PM (ExV1e)
Might as well use that for our benefit regardless.
Posted by: Oldcat at January 22, 2026 05:06 PM (8avO+)
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Nick Sortor
@nicksortor
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1h
🚨 BREAKING: The US Magistrate judge who REFUSED to sign off on Don Lemon’s arrest warrant, Doug Micko, is married to an ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL in MN AG Keith Ellison’s office, per
@BillMelugin_
TOTAL conflict of interest!
CIRCUMVENT HIM, and make the arrest!
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Refer charges against the judge--he was supposed to recuse himself if had a conflict of interest.
The process is the punishment--begin the process against this ass-clown.
@nicksortor
·
1h
🚨 BREAKING: The US Magistrate judge who REFUSED to sign off on Don Lemon’s arrest warrant, Doug Micko, is married to an ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL in MN AG Keith Ellison’s office, per
@BillMelugin_
TOTAL conflict of interest!
CIRCUMVENT HIM, and make the arrest!
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Refer charges against the judge--he was supposed to recuse himself if had a conflict of interest.
The process is the punishment--begin the process against this ass-clown.
Posted by: Crusader at January 22, 2026 05:06 PM (TN0g+)
119
we need to do something about corrupt judiciary in this country. what? I.don't.know.
Posted by: runner at January 22, 2026 05:06 PM (g47mK)
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You are arguing from ignorance and claiming it is valor. If you care, go look up the answer at the FBI or DOJ website.
Posted by: Kindltot
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Why don't you answer the question instead of being ..
You are arguing from ignorance and claiming it is valor. If you care, go look up the answer at the FBI or DOJ website.
Posted by: Kindltot
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Why don't you answer the question instead of being ..
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at January 22, 2026 05:06 PM (hVbrz)
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On a related note:
Provisional CDC data shows an estimated 72,836 overdose deaths in the 12-month period ending August 2025, representing a 20.6% decrease from the prior year. This follows a steeper 27% drop in 2024, marking more than two years of declining overdose deaths—the longest sustained decline in decades.
The second half makes some sense, with Trump's border and drug crackdown. I don't know why 2024 would be significantly lower than 2023? Biden/Dems didn’t seem to be cracking down in preparation for the election or anything.
Provisional CDC data shows an estimated 72,836 overdose deaths in the 12-month period ending August 2025, representing a 20.6% decrease from the prior year. This follows a steeper 27% drop in 2024, marking more than two years of declining overdose deaths—the longest sustained decline in decades.
The second half makes some sense, with Trump's border and drug crackdown. I don't know why 2024 would be significantly lower than 2023? Biden/Dems didn’t seem to be cracking down in preparation for the election or anything.
Posted by: Intercepted DU Transmissions brought by the Intrepid AoS Liaison at January 22, 2026 05:07 PM (JCZqz)
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@JonathanTurley
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1h
...Ironically, Lemon is now part of the "new media" of podcasters and bloggers after the termination of his CNN contract. Yet, given his recording of the event and past credentials, a criminal charge is unlikely to be sustained in the courts.
Posted by: Don Black at January 22, 2026 05:05 PM (ZxPkt)
If Lemon participated I don't see why he can't be charged. Reporters don't get to join bank robbers in the crime in the guise of reporting it.
·
1h
...Ironically, Lemon is now part of the "new media" of podcasters and bloggers after the termination of his CNN contract. Yet, given his recording of the event and past credentials, a criminal charge is unlikely to be sustained in the courts.
Posted by: Don Black at January 22, 2026 05:05 PM (ZxPkt)
If Lemon participated I don't see why he can't be charged. Reporters don't get to join bank robbers in the crime in the guise of reporting it.
Posted by: Oldcat at January 22, 2026 05:07 PM (8avO+)
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On a related note:
Provisional CDC data shows an estimated 72,836 overdose deaths in the 12-month period ending August 2025, representing a 20.6% decrease from the prior year. This follows a steeper 27% drop in 2024, marking more than two years of declining overdose deaths—the longest sustained decline in decades.
The second half makes some sense, with Trump's border and drug crackdown. I don't know why 2024 would be significantly lower than 2023? Biden/Dems didn’t seem to be cracking down in preparation for the election or anything.
Posted by: Intercepted DU Transmissions brought by the Intrepid AoS Liaison at January 22, 2026 05:07 PM (JCZqz)
At least in my corners of Los Angeles they did sweep up the street trash in 2024.
Provisional CDC data shows an estimated 72,836 overdose deaths in the 12-month period ending August 2025, representing a 20.6% decrease from the prior year. This follows a steeper 27% drop in 2024, marking more than two years of declining overdose deaths—the longest sustained decline in decades.
The second half makes some sense, with Trump's border and drug crackdown. I don't know why 2024 would be significantly lower than 2023? Biden/Dems didn’t seem to be cracking down in preparation for the election or anything.
Posted by: Intercepted DU Transmissions brought by the Intrepid AoS Liaison at January 22, 2026 05:07 PM (JCZqz)
At least in my corners of Los Angeles they did sweep up the street trash in 2024.
Posted by: Oldcat at January 22, 2026 05:09 PM (8avO+)
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Back before time the Science channel showed actual operations.
Woman having laser something in her hoo hah. Vent fan inches away. So much smoke blew outta there she looked like a rocket blasting off.
Woman having laser something in her hoo hah. Vent fan inches away. So much smoke blew outta there she looked like a rocket blasting off.
Posted by: Commissar of plenty and festive little hats at January 22, 2026 05:10 PM (Kt19C)
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...Ironically, Lemon is now part of the "new media" of podcasters and bloggers after the termination of his CNN contract. Yet, given his recording of the event and past credentials, a criminal charge is unlikely to be sustained in the courts.
Posted by: Don Black
And so, the other solution is......
https://tinyurl.com/y5a98xsv
Posted by: Don Black
And so, the other solution is......
https://tinyurl.com/y5a98xsv
Posted by: Pepperidge Farms remembers at January 22, 2026 05:10 PM (vcOmj)
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If Lemon participated I don't see why he can't be charged. Reporters don't get to join bank robbers in the crime in the guise of reporting it.
Posted by: Oldcat
The cameraman for the ISIS beheading of James Foley wasn't a participant! He was just a citizen journalist documenting an important global event!
Posted by: Oldcat
The cameraman for the ISIS beheading of James Foley wasn't a participant! He was just a citizen journalist documenting an important global event!
Posted by: Leftwing Logic at January 22, 2026 05:10 PM (JCZqz)
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I'd love to see a breakdown of the stats comparing Dem run cities, to Repub Cities, vs Rural.
I'd wager sanctuary cities are not down near as much as the rest of the country.
I'd wager sanctuary cities are not down near as much as the rest of the country.
Posted by: Peter Pan at January 22, 2026 05:11 PM (mP0Kj)
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Tried to post in the last thread - as someone who has read all of Ace's posts for 10+ years but only comments sporadically, I keep coming back to this site because the comments are (almost) invariably smart, incisive, funny, and prescient. I used to comment more, but I am not at liberty to be pulling my phone out nearly as much any more. I wish I had more time to be a real part of this community
As I've said many times, I really appreciate you guys letting me hang out here in your sandbox.
As I've said many times, I really appreciate you guys letting me hang out here in your sandbox.
Posted by: 496 at January 22, 2026 05:11 PM (tXY4l)
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If Lemon participated I don't see why he can't be charged. Reporters don't get to join bank robbers in the crime in the guise of reporting it.
Posted by: Oldcat
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The fellow who filmed Ashli Babbitt's murder was convicted.
If Lemon participated I don't see why he can't be charged. Reporters don't get to join bank robbers in the crime in the guise of reporting it.
Posted by: Oldcat
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The fellow who filmed Ashli Babbitt's murder was convicted.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at January 22, 2026 05:11 PM (hVbrz)
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FWIW, the series goes back far enough where you have to go to print publications but,
2017-Less than half (43%) of violent victimizations were reported to police 35 percent of property crimes. Table 5 from the NCVS 2018.
2017-Less than half (43%) of violent victimizations were reported to police 35 percent of property crimes. Table 5 from the NCVS 2018.
Posted by: whig at January 22, 2026 05:12 PM (E4rtv)
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126 If Lemon participated I don't see why he can't be charged. Reporters don't get to join bank robbers in the crime in the guise of reporting it.
Posted by: Oldcat
The cameraman for the ISIS beheading of James Foley wasn't a participant! He was just a citizen journalist documenting an important global event!
Posted by: Leftwing Logic at January 22, 2026 05:10 PM (JCZqz)
Except he shows prior knowledge of the crime, just by being there... which denotes conspiracy as he was there to publicize their lawbreaking for Political purposes... which leads to a Terrorism charge.
Posted by: Oldcat
The cameraman for the ISIS beheading of James Foley wasn't a participant! He was just a citizen journalist documenting an important global event!
Posted by: Leftwing Logic at January 22, 2026 05:10 PM (JCZqz)
Except he shows prior knowledge of the crime, just by being there... which denotes conspiracy as he was there to publicize their lawbreaking for Political purposes... which leads to a Terrorism charge.
Posted by: Romeo13 at January 22, 2026 05:13 PM (mP0Kj)
Posted by: Tammy al-Thor at January 22, 2026 05:13 PM (Vvh2V)
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Stick around as often as you can!
Posted by: Tammy al-Thor at January 22, 2026 05:13 PM (Vvh2V)
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I couldn't quit you guys if I tried
Posted by: Tammy al-Thor at January 22, 2026 05:13 PM (Vvh2V)
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I couldn't quit you guys if I tried
Posted by: 496 at January 22, 2026 05:14 PM (ZBXTd)
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>If Lemon participated I don't see why he can't be charged. Reporters don't get to join bank robbers in the crime in the guise of reporting it.
Posted by: Oldcat
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I'm not a lawyer, though I have seen My Cousin Vinnie. But it seems to me, all persons who participated in the illegal activity are chargeable.
if that's a word.
Pedants?
Posted by: Oldcat
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I'm not a lawyer, though I have seen My Cousin Vinnie. But it seems to me, all persons who participated in the illegal activity are chargeable.
if that's a word.
Pedants?
Posted by: Don Black at January 22, 2026 05:15 PM (ZxPkt)
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2017-Less than half (43%) of violent victimizations were reported to police 35 percent of property crimes. Table 5 from the NCVS 2018.
Posted by: whig
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Some time past my house was burgled.
The only positive thing from having a police report was validation to the insurance company.
Posted by: whig
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Some time past my house was burgled.
The only positive thing from having a police report was validation to the insurance company.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at January 22, 2026 05:16 PM (hVbrz)
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Tried to post in the last thread - as someone who has read all of Ace's posts for 10+ years but only comments sporadically, I keep coming back to this site because the comments are (almost) invariably smart, incisive, funny, and prescient. I used to comment more, but I am not at liberty to be pulling my phone out nearly as much any more. I wish I had more time to be a real part of this community
As I've said many times, I really appreciate you guys letting me hang out here in your sandbox.
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Glad you like coming here too! I find that by watching the comments I stay up to date on breaking news more quickly than if I were to be watching a so-called news compiler.
As I've said many times, I really appreciate you guys letting me hang out here in your sandbox.
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Glad you like coming here too! I find that by watching the comments I stay up to date on breaking news more quickly than if I were to be watching a so-called news compiler.
Posted by: Crusader at January 22, 2026 05:16 PM (TN0g+)
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The second half makes some sense, with Trump's border and drug crackdown. I don't know why 2024 would be significantly lower than 2023? Biden/Dems didn’t seem to be cracking down in preparation for the election or anything.
Posted by: Intercepted DU Transmissions brought by the Intrepid AoS Liaison at January 22, 2026 05:07 PM
The biden administration started enforcing the border in June of 2024 because they knew it was going to be an issue with the Trump campaign. He/they wanted to appear tough on illegal immigration going into the campaign season. The unlimited flow of illegal drugs coming across the border started drying up then.
https://www.congress.gov/crs-product/LSB11178
Posted by: Intercepted DU Transmissions brought by the Intrepid AoS Liaison at January 22, 2026 05:07 PM
The biden administration started enforcing the border in June of 2024 because they knew it was going to be an issue with the Trump campaign. He/they wanted to appear tough on illegal immigration going into the campaign season. The unlimited flow of illegal drugs coming across the border started drying up then.
https://www.congress.gov/crs-product/LSB11178
Posted by: Mister Scott (Formerly GWS) at January 22, 2026 05:16 PM (0N4FZ)
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The FNM has gotten to my wife...
After years of witnessing the insanity of democrats, you'd think she would dismiss the likes of ABC etc...
Shes been hanging out with her friend who is an AWFL and comes home with some dimbass reddit nonsense every week.
I am disappoint...
After years of witnessing the insanity of democrats, you'd think she would dismiss the likes of ABC etc...
Shes been hanging out with her friend who is an AWFL and comes home with some dimbass reddit nonsense every week.
I am disappoint...
Posted by: melodicmetal at January 22, 2026 05:16 PM (XLfSN)
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The second half makes some sense, with Trump's border and drug crackdown. I don't know why 2024 would be significantly lower than 2023? Biden/Dems didn’t seem to be cracking down in preparation for the election or anything.
Posted by: Intercepted DU Transmissions brought by the Intrepid AoS Liaison at January 22, 2026 05:07 PM (JCZqz)
At least in my corners of Los Angeles they did sweep up the street trash in 2024.
Posted by: Oldcat at January 22, 2026 05:09 PM (8avO+)
March 2023 they made Narcan an over the counter med... that is a drug used to treat opioid overdoses.
Posted by: Intercepted DU Transmissions brought by the Intrepid AoS Liaison at January 22, 2026 05:07 PM (JCZqz)
At least in my corners of Los Angeles they did sweep up the street trash in 2024.
Posted by: Oldcat at January 22, 2026 05:09 PM (8avO+)
March 2023 they made Narcan an over the counter med... that is a drug used to treat opioid overdoses.
Posted by: Romeo13 at January 22, 2026 05:17 PM (mP0Kj)
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129 >>>
If Lemon participated I don't see why he can't be charged. Reporters don't get to join bank robbers in the crime in the guise of reporting it.
Posted by: Oldcat
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The fellow who filmed Ashli Babbitt's murder was convicted.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at January 22, 2026 05:11 PM (hVbrz)
It will take longer if they need to go the grand jury route.
If Lemon participated I don't see why he can't be charged. Reporters don't get to join bank robbers in the crime in the guise of reporting it.
Posted by: Oldcat
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The fellow who filmed Ashli Babbitt's murder was convicted.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at January 22, 2026 05:11 PM (hVbrz)
It will take longer if they need to go the grand jury route.
Posted by: Nova Local at January 22, 2026 05:17 PM (tOcjL)
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There was a chart showing the amount of crime reduced if the system would jail an (average or statistically average) offender at offences 1 - 20
I find it bonkers that a judge would release a 20x violent crime offender on own recognizance without bail.
Posted by: Kindltot at January 22, 2026 04:40 PM (rbvCR)
Why not? He lives in a nice suburb.
I find it bonkers that a judge would release a 20x violent crime offender on own recognizance without bail.
Posted by: Kindltot at January 22, 2026 04:40 PM (rbvCR)
Why not? He lives in a nice suburb.
Posted by: Oldcat at January 22, 2026 05:18 PM (8avO+)
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Just don't look for Plan B victims in the sanitary sewers.
Posted by: Hokey Pokey at January 22, 2026 05:18 PM (YlWIZ)
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115 Minnesota is corrupt beyond belief.
Posted by: beckster at January 22, 2026 05:04 PM (I7J9
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Let's see if we can RICO a whole state.
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Would be nice, wouldn't it? My home state certainly deserves it with the exception of the cows and rocks folks.
Posted by: beckster at January 22, 2026 05:04 PM (I7J9
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Let's see if we can RICO a whole state.
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Would be nice, wouldn't it? My home state certainly deserves it with the exception of the cows and rocks folks.
Posted by: beckster at January 22, 2026 05:18 PM (I7J98)
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110 This tracks with a local news interview I saw yesterday, where they interviewed a local prosecutor about huge decrease in crime in CO in the last year. For example, a 34% drop in car thefts. Denver has been top city for car thefts for years. The guy babbled on about their get tough programs finally paying off.
Uh huh. Sure. Everyone knows the car thefts are being done by organized , international crime rings, not random people deciding, “Hey, cool car! Lemme see if the door is unlocked…”
Trump’s aggressive deportations of TdA and other criminals did this.
Posted by: Lizzy
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Ironically, of all property crimes, car thefts are reported about 80 percent of the time. Outlier. Same with aggravated assault, robbery and murder compared with other crimes. Rape and simple assault are 40 percent or lower reporting rates. From 2018 and similar stats in 2024.
Uh huh. Sure. Everyone knows the car thefts are being done by organized , international crime rings, not random people deciding, “Hey, cool car! Lemme see if the door is unlocked…”
Trump’s aggressive deportations of TdA and other criminals did this.
Posted by: Lizzy
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Ironically, of all property crimes, car thefts are reported about 80 percent of the time. Outlier. Same with aggravated assault, robbery and murder compared with other crimes. Rape and simple assault are 40 percent or lower reporting rates. From 2018 and similar stats in 2024.
Posted by: whig at January 22, 2026 05:19 PM (E4rtv)
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At least in my corners of Los Angeles they did sweep up the street trash in 2024.
Posted by: Oldcat at January 22, 2026 05:09 PM (8avO+)
March 2023 they made Narcan an over the counter med... that is a drug used to treat opioid overdoses.
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It wouldn't affect the hardcore, but I think some general awareness started spreading that had some of the more stable "partiers" questioning whether Friday night fun needed to include some of the things it once did.
Posted by: Oldcat at January 22, 2026 05:09 PM (8avO+)
March 2023 they made Narcan an over the counter med... that is a drug used to treat opioid overdoses.
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It wouldn't affect the hardcore, but I think some general awareness started spreading that had some of the more stable "partiers" questioning whether Friday night fun needed to include some of the things it once did.
Posted by: Crusader at January 22, 2026 05:19 PM (TN0g+)
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Super Late Willowed Retrieval:
What is a pansexual..I'm afraid to look it up...
Posted by: It's me donna at January 22, 2026 03:55 PM (VE6XX)
Someone who has sex with cooking pans, natch.
And don't even get me started on the Tupperwareans!
What is a pansexual..I'm afraid to look it up...
Posted by: It's me donna at January 22, 2026 03:55 PM (VE6XX)
Someone who has sex with cooking pans, natch.
And don't even get me started on the Tupperwareans!
Posted by: naturalfake at January 22, 2026 05:19 PM (iJfKG)
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2023 had a 13% drop. 2024 a 15-17% drop. And now a 20% drop. This is a good trend. Cities like Baltimore have been leading the charge with their programs like the Group Violence Reduction Strategy.
Those damn socialist programs making our cities safer and more liveable!! Providing resources for the welfare of others without a profit incentive!!!
Plus, it increased about 30% during the height of COVID. This is a continuing trend and a correction. Its always clear who gets their opinions from social media vs real information.
This is a misleading study. It examines yearly and monthly rates of 13 violent, property, and drug offenses reported to police in 40 large American cities that have consistently reported monthly data over the past eight years. The 40 cities are not necessarily representative of all jurisdictions in the United States.
Not a large sample size, data is subject to change based on revisions by local officials. Not the worst study ive seen but not good either.
Those damn socialist programs making our cities safer and more liveable!! Providing resources for the welfare of others without a profit incentive!!!
Plus, it increased about 30% during the height of COVID. This is a continuing trend and a correction. Its always clear who gets their opinions from social media vs real information.
This is a misleading study. It examines yearly and monthly rates of 13 violent, property, and drug offenses reported to police in 40 large American cities that have consistently reported monthly data over the past eight years. The 40 cities are not necessarily representative of all jurisdictions in the United States.
Not a large sample size, data is subject to change based on revisions by local officials. Not the worst study ive seen but not good either.
Posted by: Intercepted DU Transmissions brought by the Intrepid AoS Liaison at January 22, 2026 05:20 PM (JCZqz)
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Minnesota is corrupt beyond belief.
Posted by: beckster at January 22, 2026 05:04 PM (I7J9
Sarah Clarke (Jacob Frey's wife) is a lawyer and former lobbyist who has worked in government relations, representing businesses, nonprofits, and community organizations at the Minnesota legislature. She previously worked at Hylden Advocacy & Law until January 2022, a firm linked to the Feeding Our Future scandal, though she has not been charged with any wrongdoing.
Posted by: beckster at January 22, 2026 05:04 PM (I7J9
Sarah Clarke (Jacob Frey's wife) is a lawyer and former lobbyist who has worked in government relations, representing businesses, nonprofits, and community organizations at the Minnesota legislature. She previously worked at Hylden Advocacy & Law until January 2022, a firm linked to the Feeding Our Future scandal, though she has not been charged with any wrongdoing.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at January 22, 2026 05:21 PM (ExV1e)
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Shows like CSI:Miami convinced people that murders are easy to solve. Even an effortkiller like Luigi was caught really fast.
Posted by: Intercepted Reddit Transmissions brought by the Intrepid AoS Liaison at January 22, 2026 04:50 PM (JCZqz)
'Effortkiller'?
WTH is an effortkiller?
Posted by: Intercepted Reddit Transmissions brought by the Intrepid AoS Liaison at January 22, 2026 04:50 PM (JCZqz)
'Effortkiller'?
WTH is an effortkiller?
Posted by: SpeakingOf at January 22, 2026 05:21 PM (6ydKt)
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Minorities and women hardest... helped?
Posted by: NJ Class Traitor at January 22, 2026 05:21 PM (6RyaQ)
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Some time past my house was burgled.
The only positive thing from having a police report was validation to the insurance company.
Posted by: Braenyard
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Ironically there is also a relationship between whether the police are doing their job and reporting crimes and not.
NCVS documents that crime reporting drops when people feel the cops can't or won't do anything. Rises in a virtuous cycle when they feel otherwise.
The massive surges of illegals has also made some of the last twenty years or so wonky on reporting data, particularly of sex crimes. You really have to dive down to get it but illegal immigrants are less likely to report crime across the board but particularly sex assaults-rape, pedo shit, etc.
The only positive thing from having a police report was validation to the insurance company.
Posted by: Braenyard
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Ironically there is also a relationship between whether the police are doing their job and reporting crimes and not.
NCVS documents that crime reporting drops when people feel the cops can't or won't do anything. Rises in a virtuous cycle when they feel otherwise.
The massive surges of illegals has also made some of the last twenty years or so wonky on reporting data, particularly of sex crimes. You really have to dive down to get it but illegal immigrants are less likely to report crime across the board but particularly sex assaults-rape, pedo shit, etc.
Posted by: whig at January 22, 2026 05:22 PM (E4rtv)
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140 129 >>> If Lemon participated I don't see why he can't be charged. Reporters don't get to join bank robbers in the crime in the guise of reporting it.
Posted by: Oldcat
100% he'll be charged...eventually. They arrested the ring leaders, now comes discovery, where they dump their phones and e-mails. Given what we already know, Lemon was likely all over these e-mails. He certainly talked like someone who knew exactly what the plan was and was an active participant in it. Up to including giving the ringleader a kiss and getting thanks by her for his "contributions".
Posted by: Oldcat
100% he'll be charged...eventually. They arrested the ring leaders, now comes discovery, where they dump their phones and e-mails. Given what we already know, Lemon was likely all over these e-mails. He certainly talked like someone who knew exactly what the plan was and was an active participant in it. Up to including giving the ringleader a kiss and getting thanks by her for his "contributions".
Posted by: El Mariachi - Attorney at Law at January 22, 2026 05:23 PM (vOtXJ)
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>What is a pansexual..I'm afraid to look it up...
Posted by: It's me donna
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will f*** anything
Posted by: It's me donna
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will f*** anything
Posted by: Don Black at January 22, 2026 05:24 PM (ZxPkt)
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Feds cannot try people in federal courts for felonies by information.
"Waiver of Indictment: For federal felonies (punishable by more than one year in prison), the Fifth Amendment generally requires indictment by a grand jury. However, a defendant may voluntarily waive this right in open court after being advised of the charges and their rights."
"Waiver of Indictment: For federal felonies (punishable by more than one year in prison), the Fifth Amendment generally requires indictment by a grand jury. However, a defendant may voluntarily waive this right in open court after being advised of the charges and their rights."
Posted by: whig at January 22, 2026 05:25 PM (E4rtv)
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"Turns out that jailing or deporting repeat violent offenders greatly reduces the murder rate" Elon Musk
So says the fake immigrant white supremacist Nazi and mediocre businessman and engineer - The Nose Ring Militia.
So says the fake immigrant white supremacist Nazi and mediocre businessman and engineer - The Nose Ring Militia.
Posted by: Alteria Pilgram - My President has convictions. at January 22, 2026 05:25 PM (HTCU3)
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153 >What is a pansexual..I'm afraid to look it up...
Posted by: It's me donna
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You know those loops at the handle ends of cast iron skillets?
Posted by: It's me donna
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You know those loops at the handle ends of cast iron skillets?
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at January 22, 2026 05:26 PM (hVbrz)
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I couldn't quit you guys if I tried
Posted by: 496 at January 22, 2026 05:14 PM (ZBXTd
We feel the same about you! 😉
Posted by: 496 at January 22, 2026 05:14 PM (ZBXTd
We feel the same about you! 😉
Posted by: Tammy al-Thor at January 22, 2026 05:26 PM (Vvh2V)
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interesting news out of philly!
"President Donald Trump and Interior Secretary Doug Burgum ordered content at national parks that “inappropriately disparage” the U.S. to be reviewed and potentially removed."
the Inky is losing it over this
SO - the deal is, the liberty bell used to be basically visible and set up in the Mall (Independence Mall) with like a perimeter but you didn't have to pay to see it, you could just see it. (there was a guard tho so you couldn't mess with it). the "walls" around it were clear and it was open to anyone during the day, then locked at night. but always visible.
then they decided that wasn't safe enough, so. the city built a whole big building, you could no longer see the Bell, you had to pay to enter.
the ENTIRE THING was about slavery. about how Washington had slaves?!?! it was the most stupid woke nonsense you had to wend your way thru on your way to just see the damn Bell.
SO! PDJT found out, and they're taking all that shit AWAY! it's amazing! ugly as sin "art" sure - all just a bad joke. fantastic! now they should replace the walls around the Bell with something clear and stop making people pay to see it.
"President Donald Trump and Interior Secretary Doug Burgum ordered content at national parks that “inappropriately disparage” the U.S. to be reviewed and potentially removed."
the Inky is losing it over this
SO - the deal is, the liberty bell used to be basically visible and set up in the Mall (Independence Mall) with like a perimeter but you didn't have to pay to see it, you could just see it. (there was a guard tho so you couldn't mess with it). the "walls" around it were clear and it was open to anyone during the day, then locked at night. but always visible.
then they decided that wasn't safe enough, so. the city built a whole big building, you could no longer see the Bell, you had to pay to enter.
the ENTIRE THING was about slavery. about how Washington had slaves?!?! it was the most stupid woke nonsense you had to wend your way thru on your way to just see the damn Bell.
SO! PDJT found out, and they're taking all that shit AWAY! it's amazing! ugly as sin "art" sure - all just a bad joke. fantastic! now they should replace the walls around the Bell with something clear and stop making people pay to see it.
Posted by: BlackOrchid at January 22, 2026 05:26 PM (emBoF)
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But, they say, Trump makes mean tweets. Blind and ignorant.
Posted by: JM in Illinois at January 22, 2026 05:27 PM (54BQM)
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the Inky is losing it over this
Posted by: BlackOrchid at January 22, 2026 05:26 PM (emBoF)
The Inky?
Posted by: BlackOrchid at January 22, 2026 05:26 PM (emBoF)
The Inky?
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at January 22, 2026 05:28 PM (ExV1e)
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So I like the pipes. The trilling gets me going.
Posted by: Pansexual at January 22, 2026 05:28 PM (wVcYX)
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@nypost
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Gavin Newsom hawking $100 kneepads on his website featuring president’s signature —as he continues crude anti-Trump schtick https://trib.al/qaGoaRw
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Gavin Newsom hawking $100 kneepads on his website featuring president’s signature —as he continues crude anti-Trump schtick https://trib.al/qaGoaRw
Posted by: Don Black at January 22, 2026 05:28 PM (ZxPkt)
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‘ but they were generally in agreement that the stabilization of routines, an influx of COVID-19 relief funds and program intervention were strong drivers’
wtf is a ‘stabilization of routines’? Or ‘program intervention’?
A human being didn’t write this, did they?
wtf is a ‘stabilization of routines’? Or ‘program intervention’?
A human being didn’t write this, did they?
Posted by: Elric the Blade at January 22, 2026 05:28 PM (V/2nV)
Posted by: BlackOrchid at January 22, 2026 05:29 PM (emBoF)
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Some time past my house was burgled.
The only positive thing from having a police report was validation to the insurance company.
Posted by: Braenyard
Same thing happened to me. As I was checking to see what was taken, I was checking the boom sticks. The officers actually asked why I needed the quantity I had. I'm looking at it and thinking that the quantity of what I had was rookie numbers.
The only positive thing from having a police report was validation to the insurance company.
Posted by: Braenyard
Same thing happened to me. As I was checking to see what was taken, I was checking the boom sticks. The officers actually asked why I needed the quantity I had. I'm looking at it and thinking that the quantity of what I had was rookie numbers.
Posted by: Our Country is Screwed at January 22, 2026 05:29 PM (N39Ws)
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127 I'd love to see a breakdown of the stats comparing Dem run cities, to Repub Cities, vs Rural.
I'd wager sanctuary cities are not down near as much as the rest of the country.
Posted by: Peter Pan
"Murders in U.S. counties are highly concentrated, with a small number of urban counties accounting for the vast majority of homicides nationwide.
Top 5% of counties in population size accounted for 73% of all U.S. homicides in 2020, according to data from the Crime Prevention Research Center and Reddit analyses.
Half of all U.S. counties recorded zero homicides in 2020, highlighting the extreme imbalance in crime distribution."
You will see a correlation between a red county and few if any murders and a blue county where it is endemic. Some of the murders in red counties are actually perps that drift in and out of urban centers or along interstates when they travel from place to place.
I'd wager sanctuary cities are not down near as much as the rest of the country.
Posted by: Peter Pan
"Murders in U.S. counties are highly concentrated, with a small number of urban counties accounting for the vast majority of homicides nationwide.
Top 5% of counties in population size accounted for 73% of all U.S. homicides in 2020, according to data from the Crime Prevention Research Center and Reddit analyses.
Half of all U.S. counties recorded zero homicides in 2020, highlighting the extreme imbalance in crime distribution."
You will see a correlation between a red county and few if any murders and a blue county where it is endemic. Some of the murders in red counties are actually perps that drift in and out of urban centers or along interstates when they travel from place to place.
Posted by: whig at January 22, 2026 05:29 PM (E4rtv)
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But, ace.
WHEN WILL THEY DO SOMETHING?!
WHY HASN'T BLONDI BEEN REPLACED?!
And - EPSTEIN FILES!!!!!!!!
WHEN WILL THEY DO SOMETHING?!
WHY HASN'T BLONDI BEEN REPLACED?!
And - EPSTEIN FILES!!!!!!!!
Posted by: Savvy AOSHQ Commenters at January 22, 2026 05:30 PM (U/Byj)
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sorry the inky is the Philadelphia Inquirer
a horrid rag
our major paper of course!
Posted by: BlackOrchid at January 22, 2026 05:29 PM (emBoF)
I was worried there was a new blog meme I was unaware of.
a horrid rag
our major paper of course!
Posted by: BlackOrchid at January 22, 2026 05:29 PM (emBoF)
I was worried there was a new blog meme I was unaware of.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at January 22, 2026 05:30 PM (ExV1e)
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Went to grocery store to get a few items to make it until Monday and it was packed. Bananas were wiped out, some eggs but not many. Milk was fine, had to get that.
Posted by: Skip at January 22, 2026 05:31 PM (Ia/+0)
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156 153 >What is a pansexual..I'm afraid to look it up...
Posted by: It's me donna
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You know those loops at the handle ends of cast iron skillets?
Posted by: Braenyard
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I don't think Lodge Cast Iron company is going to want that shared.
Posted by: It's me donna
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You know those loops at the handle ends of cast iron skillets?
Posted by: Braenyard
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I don't think Lodge Cast Iron company is going to want that shared.
Posted by: whig at January 22, 2026 05:31 PM (E4rtv)
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The murder rate has been trending downward
Under Biden it dropped 15%
So the trend HE started has continued
Under Biden it dropped 15%
So the trend HE started has continued
Posted by: Aliassmithsmith at January 22, 2026 05:31 PM (s6Rb9)
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148 Minnesota is corrupt beyond belief.
Posted by: beckster at January 22, 2026 05:04 PM (I7J9
Sarah Clarke (Jacob Frey's wife) is a lawyer and former lobbyist who has worked in government relations, representing businesses, nonprofits, and community organizations at the Minnesota legislature. She previously worked at Hylden Advocacy & Law until January 2022, a firm linked to the Feeding Our Future scandal, though she has not been charged with any wrongdoing.
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And wait, there's more:
Hylden’s reach extends further. The firm also lobbied for the Somali Museum of Minnesota, founded by Osman Ali in 2011. Ali pleaded guilty to fraud in a separate case, yet the museum received $4.5 million in state funding just months later. This isn’t isolated; Minnesota’s Somali community has been at the epicenter of multiple fraud schemes, including a $104 million housing scam, $399 million in autism fraud, and billions in remittances to Somalia. Hylden’s involvement in these orbits raises red flags about how lobbying dollars influence public funds.
Posted by: beckster at January 22, 2026 05:04 PM (I7J9
Sarah Clarke (Jacob Frey's wife) is a lawyer and former lobbyist who has worked in government relations, representing businesses, nonprofits, and community organizations at the Minnesota legislature. She previously worked at Hylden Advocacy & Law until January 2022, a firm linked to the Feeding Our Future scandal, though she has not been charged with any wrongdoing.
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And wait, there's more:
Hylden’s reach extends further. The firm also lobbied for the Somali Museum of Minnesota, founded by Osman Ali in 2011. Ali pleaded guilty to fraud in a separate case, yet the museum received $4.5 million in state funding just months later. This isn’t isolated; Minnesota’s Somali community has been at the epicenter of multiple fraud schemes, including a $104 million housing scam, $399 million in autism fraud, and billions in remittances to Somalia. Hylden’s involvement in these orbits raises red flags about how lobbying dollars influence public funds.
Posted by: beckster at January 22, 2026 05:32 PM (I7J98)
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@nypost
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Posted by: Don Black at January 22, 2026 05:28 PM (ZxPkt)
He will be pissed when he gets the tax bill for that small business from CA.
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1h
Gavin Newsom hawking $100 kneepads on his website featuring president’s signature —as he continues crude anti-Trump schtick https://trib.al/qaGoaRw
Posted by: Don Black at January 22, 2026 05:28 PM (ZxPkt)
He will be pissed when he gets the tax bill for that small business from CA.
Posted by: Oldcat at January 22, 2026 05:32 PM (8avO+)
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whig I think it's the case that 5 or 6 zip codes account for an enormous % of all US violent crime & homicides.
It's like 1980s DC, on a national scale.
500+ homicides. 1, or 2, even close to, or west of, Rock Creek Park.
It's like 1980s DC, on a national scale.
500+ homicides. 1, or 2, even close to, or west of, Rock Creek Park.
Posted by: rhomboid at January 22, 2026 05:32 PM (U/Byj)
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Deterrence counts, too. Thugs realize there's a better chance of getting caught and being punished
Posted by: JM in Illinois at January 22, 2026 05:33 PM (sM4Un)
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‘ but they were generally in agreement that the stabilization of routines, an influx of COVID-19 relief funds and program intervention were strong drivers’
wtf is a ‘stabilization of routines’? Or ‘program intervention’?
A human being didn’t write this, did they?
Posted by: Elric the Blade at January 22, 2026 05:28 PM (V/2nV)
SUV stronk and empowered driver Renee Good experienced an intervention and her routine is now stabilized. As it were.
wtf is a ‘stabilization of routines’? Or ‘program intervention’?
A human being didn’t write this, did they?
Posted by: Elric the Blade at January 22, 2026 05:28 PM (V/2nV)
SUV stronk and empowered driver Renee Good experienced an intervention and her routine is now stabilized. As it were.
Posted by: Count de Monet at January 22, 2026 05:33 PM (wVcYX)
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A new sheriff in town.
Posted by: Ben Had at January 22, 2026 05:33 PM (0KSrI)
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And - EPSTEIN FILES!!!!!!!!
Posted by: Savvy AOSHQ Commenters at January 22, 2026 05:30 PM
EPSTEINIVS NON COMMITTERE MORS VOLVNTARIA
Posted by: Savvy AOSHQ Commenters at January 22, 2026 05:30 PM
EPSTEINIVS NON COMMITTERE MORS VOLVNTARIA
Posted by: GAIVS KILROYNIVS at January 22, 2026 05:34 PM (0sNs1)
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Same thing happened to me. As I was checking to see what was taken, I was checking the boom sticks. The officers actually asked why I needed the quantity I had. I'm looking at it and thinking that the quantity of what I had was rookie numbers.
Posted by: Our Country is Screwed at January 22, 2026 05:29 PM (N39Ws)
Ask him how many are at the police station.
Posted by: Our Country is Screwed at January 22, 2026 05:29 PM (N39Ws)
Ask him how many are at the police station.
Posted by: Oldcat at January 22, 2026 05:34 PM (8avO+)
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whig I think it's the case that 5 or 6 zip codes account for an enormous % of all US violent crime & homicides.
It's like 1980s DC, on a national scale.
500+ homicides. 1, or 2, even close to, or west of, Rock Creek Park.
Posted by: rhomboid at January 22, 2026 05:32 PM (U/Byj)
Hasn't it been shown that if you remove the 8 (or so) biggest cities from the reporting that the US violent crime rate is less than Europe (pre-invasion)?
It's like 1980s DC, on a national scale.
500+ homicides. 1, or 2, even close to, or west of, Rock Creek Park.
Posted by: rhomboid at January 22, 2026 05:32 PM (U/Byj)
Hasn't it been shown that if you remove the 8 (or so) biggest cities from the reporting that the US violent crime rate is less than Europe (pre-invasion)?
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at January 22, 2026 05:34 PM (ExV1e)
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The Liberty Bell should be open to the public
Posted by: Skip at January 22, 2026 05:34 PM (Ia/+0)
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You're so right, ASS.
Joe Biden was such a crime fighter he pardoned what, like 2500 criminals, including his son, on the way out the door.
Are you sure it wasn't the Auto-pen that reduced all the crime?
Joe Biden was such a crime fighter he pardoned what, like 2500 criminals, including his son, on the way out the door.
Are you sure it wasn't the Auto-pen that reduced all the crime?
Posted by: SpeakingOf at January 22, 2026 05:35 PM (6ydKt)
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A new sheriff in town.
Posted by: Ben Had at January 22, 2026 05:33 PM (0KSrI)
Mongo like Sheriff Donald.
Posted by: Ben Had at January 22, 2026 05:33 PM (0KSrI)
Mongo like Sheriff Donald.
Posted by: Mongo at January 22, 2026 05:35 PM (wVcYX)
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Given non-reporting, misreporting, and plea-bargaining, how sure are we that we really have an accurate picture of murder (or other crime) statistics? Doesn't mean that there's a downward trend in the (presumably cooked) statistics, but I do wonder how well we know what we know.
Posted by: bear with asymmetrical balls at January 22, 2026 05:35 PM (AQ1VH)
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...analysts noted two-thirds of ICE arrests involved people without U.S. criminal records...
Example 2,398,478 of how to lie with statistics. Note the specifier: U.S. criminal records. Arrestees may have had criminal records from their country of origin, and thus a priority for deportation. Also, ICE doesn't just arrect illegal aliens; they're also responsible for customs enforcement (it's literally in the name), and so a lot of arrests could be due to violations of customs violations (including, I'd assume, illicit drug trade).
Example 2,398,478 of how to lie with statistics. Note the specifier: U.S. criminal records. Arrestees may have had criminal records from their country of origin, and thus a priority for deportation. Also, ICE doesn't just arrect illegal aliens; they're also responsible for customs enforcement (it's literally in the name), and so a lot of arrests could be due to violations of customs violations (including, I'd assume, illicit drug trade).
Posted by: Angzarr the Cromulent at January 22, 2026 05:36 PM (XMwZJ)
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The stats... somewhat impressive, until you look at the incarceration percentages... those actually in prison.
That's not on Trump, per se. It's on the judiciary. Which is a huge problem and enabling a lot of this shit.
*polishes bullets* What to do, what to do....
That's not on Trump, per se. It's on the judiciary. Which is a huge problem and enabling a lot of this shit.
*polishes bullets* What to do, what to do....
Posted by: Martini Farmer at January 22, 2026 05:36 PM (qwVdq)
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Skip, it took me 1 1/2 hours to get through the checkout line this morning.
Posted by: Ben Had at January 22, 2026 05:36 PM (0KSrI)
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If the cops ask why you need so many guns just tell them you need backup, and then backups for the backup.
Ya know, kinda like the police.
Ya know, kinda like the police.
Posted by: SpeakingOf at January 22, 2026 05:37 PM (6ydKt)
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169 Went to grocery store to get a few items to make it until Monday and it was packed. Bananas were wiped out, some eggs but not many. Milk was fine, had to get that.
Posted by: Skip at January 22, 2026 05:31 PM (Ia/+0)
Mr Moki said our local walmart looked like a soviet era grocery store - dust bunnies and empty shelves. People were still being civil, but just barely. The whole foods (he had to return something to Amazon) was a nightmare of entitled liberals getting angry over organic sweet potatoes. What kind of snow snack is that???
Posted by: Skip at January 22, 2026 05:31 PM (Ia/+0)
Mr Moki said our local walmart looked like a soviet era grocery store - dust bunnies and empty shelves. People were still being civil, but just barely. The whole foods (he had to return something to Amazon) was a nightmare of entitled liberals getting angry over organic sweet potatoes. What kind of snow snack is that???
Posted by: moki at January 22, 2026 05:37 PM (wLjpr)
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If Lemon participated I don't see why he can't be charged. Reporters don't get to join bank robbers in the crime in the guise of reporting it.
Posted by: Oldcat
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Let's chat about the string reporters embedded within Hamas for every major US media outlet (WP, CNN, NYTs) on 10/7....the same guys photographed holding guns and one smiling jackass with a hand grenade attached to his vest labeled "Press".
If Lemon participated I don't see why he can't be charged. Reporters don't get to join bank robbers in the crime in the guise of reporting it.
Posted by: Oldcat
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Let's chat about the string reporters embedded within Hamas for every major US media outlet (WP, CNN, NYTs) on 10/7....the same guys photographed holding guns and one smiling jackass with a hand grenade attached to his vest labeled "Press".
Posted by: Orson at January 22, 2026 05:37 PM (dIske)
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Is Hairgel back in the country yet?
Posted by: 80's music fan at January 22, 2026 05:37 PM (YlWIZ)
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Posted by: bear with asymmetrical balls at January 22, 2026 05:35 PM (AQ1VH)
Chicago PD was exposed recently for recording deaths as accidental that were clearly homicides. Their clearance rate on murders is below 20%. Most murders are in the hood, and no one will come forward as witnesses.
Chicago PD was exposed recently for recording deaths as accidental that were clearly homicides. Their clearance rate on murders is below 20%. Most murders are in the hood, and no one will come forward as witnesses.
Posted by: Ted Torgerson at January 22, 2026 05:38 PM (wGerL)
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That's not on Trump, per se. It's on the judiciary. Which is a huge problem and enabling a lot of this shit.
The judiciary, you say... -- Nayib Bukele
The judiciary, you say... -- Nayib Bukele
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at January 22, 2026 05:38 PM (ExV1e)
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Everyone had a full cart but had lots of cashiers working and they have a self service lines too
Posted by: Skip at January 22, 2026 05:38 PM (Ia/+0)
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Top 5% of counties in population size accounted for 73% of all U.S. homicides in 2020, according to data from the Crime Prevention Research Center and Reddit analyses.
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That one didn't shock me because I figured that the top 5% of counties in population probably had close to 73% of the total population.
But the interwebs say it's substantially less. Half the population lives in the top 4.6% of counties by population. So probably somewhere in the 51 - 55% range for the entire top 5%.
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That one didn't shock me because I figured that the top 5% of counties in population probably had close to 73% of the total population.
But the interwebs say it's substantially less. Half the population lives in the top 4.6% of counties by population. So probably somewhere in the 51 - 55% range for the entire top 5%.
Posted by: Biff Pocoroba at January 22, 2026 05:39 PM (XvL8K)
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I'd like to believe it, and deporting a bunch of super-villains *should* result in a measurable decline given what we know about proportion of total crime committed by the worst criminals.
But we are also in an era where everyone lies about everything, and this is a scenario where the left and the right will both want to lie to achieve their own ends. The left fakes reporting of crime to make the problem look less severe and the right has a desire to show that policy has achieved meaningful results. There is no evidence that the right is cooking the books, but it *could* be.
I have no idea how much to handicap it. I will assume the reported figure is off by 100%, and that the real decline is a still quite-good 10%.
But we are also in an era where everyone lies about everything, and this is a scenario where the left and the right will both want to lie to achieve their own ends. The left fakes reporting of crime to make the problem look less severe and the right has a desire to show that policy has achieved meaningful results. There is no evidence that the right is cooking the books, but it *could* be.
I have no idea how much to handicap it. I will assume the reported figure is off by 100%, and that the real decline is a still quite-good 10%.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at January 22, 2026 05:39 PM (GyQIQ)
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Chicago PD was exposed recently for recording deaths as accidental that were clearly homicides. Their clearance rate on murders is below 20%. Most murders are in the hood, and no one will come forward as witnesses.
Posted by: Ted Torgerson
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Euroland, including the UK do much of the same thing. Under reporting of crime for political reasons is common when police are in charge of the process.
Posted by: Ted Torgerson
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Euroland, including the UK do much of the same thing. Under reporting of crime for political reasons is common when police are in charge of the process.
Posted by: whig at January 22, 2026 05:39 PM (E4rtv)
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I'm looking at it and thinking that the quantity of what I had was rookie numbers"
Indeed. I'm down to a few handfuls, and am feeling...lacking.
Must do something...
Indeed. I'm down to a few handfuls, and am feeling...lacking.
Must do something...
Posted by: man at January 22, 2026 05:39 PM (XuXeR)
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Note that the numbers were cooked under Biden, with carjacking, theft, and various other crime numbers fraudulently reduced, so the real fall from 2023 and 2024 is actually must greater.
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That assumes the reports weren't *also* cooked last year - and there is no reason for that assumption as far as I can tell.
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That assumes the reports weren't *also* cooked last year - and there is no reason for that assumption as far as I can tell.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at January 22, 2026 05:39 PM (GyQIQ)
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...analysts noted two-thirds of ICE arrests involved people without U.S. criminal records...
Example 2,398,478 of how to lie with statistics. Note the specifier: U.S. criminal records. Arrestees may have had criminal records from their country of origin, and thus a priority for deportation.
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Also, they lie by defining "criminal record" as "conviction only."
So a guy out on bail for his murder rap is counted as "no criminal record."
But the immigration law is clear--even an arrest is sufficient to justify deporting you.
Example 2,398,478 of how to lie with statistics. Note the specifier: U.S. criminal records. Arrestees may have had criminal records from their country of origin, and thus a priority for deportation.
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Also, they lie by defining "criminal record" as "conviction only."
So a guy out on bail for his murder rap is counted as "no criminal record."
But the immigration law is clear--even an arrest is sufficient to justify deporting you.
Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at January 22, 2026 05:40 PM (HXT0k)
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Toilet paper hardest hit here.
Posted by: Ben Had at January 22, 2026 05:40 PM (0KSrI)
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If Lemon participated I don't see why he can't be charged. Reporters don't get to join bank robbers in the crime in the guise of reporting it.
Posted by: Oldcat
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Let's chat about the string reporters embedded within Hamas for every major US media outlet (WP, CNN, NYTs) on 10/7....the same guys photographed holding guns and one smiling jackass with a hand grenade attached to his vest labeled "Press".
Posted by: Orson at January 22, 2026 05:37 PM (dIske)
Those are just terrorists. They are even listed in Hamas' own documents as 'sniper' or the like. The media thinking to elevate them to independent reporter is a bad joke.
Posted by: Oldcat
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Let's chat about the string reporters embedded within Hamas for every major US media outlet (WP, CNN, NYTs) on 10/7....the same guys photographed holding guns and one smiling jackass with a hand grenade attached to his vest labeled "Press".
Posted by: Orson at January 22, 2026 05:37 PM (dIske)
Those are just terrorists. They are even listed in Hamas' own documents as 'sniper' or the like. The media thinking to elevate them to independent reporter is a bad joke.
Posted by: Oldcat at January 22, 2026 05:40 PM (8avO+)
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Note that the numbers were cooked under Biden, with carjacking, theft, and various other crime numbers fraudulently reduced, so the real fall from 2023 and 2024 is actually must greater.
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It is politically incorrect in the extreme to notice that a relatively small number of people commit most crime.
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It is politically incorrect in the extreme to notice that a relatively small number of people commit most crime.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at January 22, 2026 05:40 PM (GyQIQ)
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Posted by: Oldcat at January 22, 2026 05:32 PM (8avO+)
I don't want to look at Newsom's site but what is the point of knee pads? . Who exactly is Trump supposed to be giving bj's to?
Newsom is a crude clown.
I don't want to look at Newsom's site but what is the point of knee pads? . Who exactly is Trump supposed to be giving bj's to?
Newsom is a crude clown.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at January 22, 2026 05:40 PM (PFs9e)
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Okay weather. Forecast here is 7-14 inches of snow low teens- single digit temps. In an abundance of caution, dusted off the generator. Started on the first crank. Let it run for 20 minutes. Winter orep now complete.
Posted by: tubal at January 22, 2026 05:40 PM (pDt9x)
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We may never know the real numbers.
Posted by: MSM at January 22, 2026 05:40 PM (0sNs1)
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A group of criminal justice experts convened by CCJ had varied answers as to what caused such a precipitous drop in homicides, but they were generally in agreement that the stabilization of routines, an influx of COVID-19 relief funds and program intervention were strong drivers.
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LOLWUT? COVID? Still?
Geddouttahere.
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LOLWUT? COVID? Still?
Geddouttahere.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at January 22, 2026 05:41 PM (GyQIQ)
Posted by: Mr. Whipple at January 22, 2026 05:41 PM (3ZUWJ)
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Friends here in north TX have posted pictures of their local grocery with empty shelves. This is insane. We're only supposed to have a couple days of temps in the teens/single-digits, which is really not uncommon for this part of the country in January. What are people going to do with twenty dozen eggs over a single weekend? I've been here for 45 years, and we get these cold snaps every year (usually a couple in Jan. and Feb.). I blame all the foreigners (domestic and international) that have moved here. They're all retards.
Posted by: Angzarr the Cromulent at January 22, 2026 05:41 PM (XMwZJ)
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"But we are also in an era where everyone lies about everything, and this is a scenario where the left and the right will both want to lie to achieve their own ends."
Fine, Joe, they weren't fighting over sweet potatoes. They were fighting over avocado oil kettle chips. I like those so I needed something more appropriate for aggressive wine soaked bluehaired noseringed lexus drivers on their third divorce.
Fine, Joe, they weren't fighting over sweet potatoes. They were fighting over avocado oil kettle chips. I like those so I needed something more appropriate for aggressive wine soaked bluehaired noseringed lexus drivers on their third divorce.
Posted by: moki at January 22, 2026 05:41 PM (wLjpr)
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It is politically incorrect in the extreme to notice that a relatively small number of people commit most crime.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at January 22, 2026 05:40 PM
To be fair, there aren't that many Amish.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at January 22, 2026 05:40 PM
To be fair, there aren't that many Amish.
Posted by: Duncanthrax at January 22, 2026 05:41 PM (0sNs1)
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Turns out that jailing or deporting repeat violent offenders greatly reduces the murder rate
- Elon Musk (@elonmusk) January 22, 2026
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Almost like shit we've known to be true for *generations* is still true.
- Elon Musk (@elonmusk) January 22, 2026
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Almost like shit we've known to be true for *generations* is still true.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at January 22, 2026 05:41 PM (GyQIQ)
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Nood!
Posted by: Nazdar at January 22, 2026 05:41 PM (NcvvS)
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Nood. Quickies.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at January 22, 2026 05:42 PM (ExV1e)
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But the interwebs say it's substantially less. Half the population lives in the top 4.6% of counties by population. So probably somewhere in the 51 - 55% range for the entire top 5%.
Posted by: Biff Pocoroba
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Blue areas have significant relationships between gangsters and Democrat political leaders is why. Gangs do a lot of the voter harvesting,etc. and places like Chicago have intricate and long standing relationships between political leaders and criminals. Basically a trope by this point even in movies like Batman (Gotham City corruption).
Posted by: Biff Pocoroba
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Blue areas have significant relationships between gangsters and Democrat political leaders is why. Gangs do a lot of the voter harvesting,etc. and places like Chicago have intricate and long standing relationships between political leaders and criminals. Basically a trope by this point even in movies like Batman (Gotham City corruption).
Posted by: whig at January 22, 2026 05:42 PM (E4rtv)
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The cause may never be understood, they vowed.
Posted by: toby928(c) at January 22, 2026 05:42 PM (+/PVg)
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>>>Mr Moki said our local walmart looked like a soviet era grocery store - dust bunnies and empty shelves.
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Back during the Obama depression I would mention that about their shelves to the sporting goods clerks.
- Blink. They knew not of what I spoke.
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Back during the Obama depression I would mention that about their shelves to the sporting goods clerks.
- Blink. They knew not of what I spoke.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at January 22, 2026 05:42 PM (hVbrz)
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That one didn't shock me because I figured that the top 5% of counties in population probably had close to 73% of the total population.
But the interwebs say it's substantially less. Half the population lives in the top 4.6% of counties by population. So probably somewhere in the 51 - 55% range for the entire top 5%.
Posted by: Biff Pocoroba at January 22, 2026 05:39 PM (XvL8K)
Cities have always been higher crime. Easy to find a victim, easier to hide in the crowd to evade the police.
But the interwebs say it's substantially less. Half the population lives in the top 4.6% of counties by population. So probably somewhere in the 51 - 55% range for the entire top 5%.
Posted by: Biff Pocoroba at January 22, 2026 05:39 PM (XvL8K)
Cities have always been higher crime. Easy to find a victim, easier to hide in the crowd to evade the police.
Posted by: Oldcat at January 22, 2026 05:42 PM (8avO+)
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Crime is a perfect example of the Pareto Principle. 20% of people commit 80% (or more) of crime.
Posted by: Angzarr the Cromulent at January 22, 2026 05:43 PM (XMwZJ)
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Friends here in north TX have posted pictures of their local grocery with empty shelves. This is insane. We're only supposed to have a couple days of temps in the teens/single-digits, which is really not uncommon for this part of the country in January. What are people going to do with twenty dozen eggs over a single weekend? I've been here for 45 years, and we get these cold snaps every year (usually a couple in Jan. and Feb.). I blame all the foreigners (domestic and international) that have moved here. They're all retards.
Posted by: Angzarr the Cromulent at January 22, 2026 05:41 PM (XMwZJ)
And if the power goes you might have issues cooking them too.
Posted by: Angzarr the Cromulent at January 22, 2026 05:41 PM (XMwZJ)
And if the power goes you might have issues cooking them too.
Posted by: Oldcat at January 22, 2026 05:44 PM (8avO+)
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Must be something the Democrats did, right?
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The more murderers and rapists imported and bred, the more Democratic-Communist voters.
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The more murderers and rapists imported and bred, the more Democratic-Communist voters.
Posted by: ShainS -- 'The Warmth Of Collectivism' Is Code For 'Hell On Earth' at January 22, 2026 05:45 PM (M1tc1)
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There needs to be a more equitable distribution of homicides.
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at January 22, 2026 05:45 PM (pkeXY)
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I’m a moderate compared to my wife.
Posted by: Thomas Bender at January 22, 2026 05:45 PM (XV/Pl)
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If the cops ask why you need so many guns just tell them you need backup, and then backups for the backup.
They are Rescue Guns. It was important to take possession of those guns to that they would not fall into bad hands.
They are Rescue Guns. It was important to take possession of those guns to that they would not fall into bad hands.
Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at January 22, 2026 05:45 PM (/TiS1)
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Posted by: Don Black
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I keep trying to tell Dems who think they can imitate Trump: DO NOT TRY THIS AT HOME. You'll get burned, look stupid, and waste valuable prep time for the 2028 campaign.
@nypost
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1h
Gavin Newsom hawking $100 kneepads on his website featuring president’s signature —as he continues crude anti-Trump schtick https://trib.al/qaGoaRw
Posted by: Don Black
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I keep trying to tell Dems who think they can imitate Trump: DO NOT TRY THIS AT HOME. You'll get burned, look stupid, and waste valuable prep time for the 2028 campaign.
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at January 22, 2026 05:46 PM (4raxU)
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We're only supposed to have a couple days of temps in the teens/single-digits, which is really not uncommon for this part of the country in January. What are people going to do with twenty dozen eggs over a single weekend? I've been here for 45 years, and we get these cold snaps every year (usually a couple in Jan. and Feb.). I blame all the foreigners (domestic and international) that have moved here. They're all retards.
Posted by: Angzarr the Cromulent
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But aren't you looking at like an inch of ice in North Texas? That would be a problem.
Posted by: Angzarr the Cromulent
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But aren't you looking at like an inch of ice in North Texas? That would be a problem.
Posted by: Biff Pocoroba at January 22, 2026 05:46 PM (XvL8K)
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Posted by: Oldcat at January 22, 2026 05:32 PM (8avO+)
I don't want to look at Newsom's site but what is the point of knee pads? . Who exactly is Trump supposed to be giving bj's to?
Newsom is a crude clown.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at January 22, 2026 05:40 PM (PFs9e)
The only 'presidential kneepad' I recall is the ones the press and influencers wanted to suck off Bill Clinton during Monica-gate. But we all know that memes and comedy are alien to leftists.
I don't want to look at Newsom's site but what is the point of knee pads? . Who exactly is Trump supposed to be giving bj's to?
Newsom is a crude clown.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at January 22, 2026 05:40 PM (PFs9e)
The only 'presidential kneepad' I recall is the ones the press and influencers wanted to suck off Bill Clinton during Monica-gate. But we all know that memes and comedy are alien to leftists.
Posted by: Oldcat at January 22, 2026 05:46 PM (8avO+)
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And if the power goes you might have issues cooking them too.
Except for multi-family housing, many homes in TX have gas or propane.
Except for multi-family housing, many homes in TX have gas or propane.
Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at January 22, 2026 05:47 PM (KhyP1)
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>I don't want to look at Newsom's site but what is the point of knee pads? . Who exactly is Trump supposed to be giving bj's to?
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I think Newsom's joke is that the kneepads are for the Europeans, for even giving Trump the time of day
which Newsom feels Trump does not deserve, obviously
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I think Newsom's joke is that the kneepads are for the Europeans, for even giving Trump the time of day
which Newsom feels Trump does not deserve, obviously
Posted by: Don Black at January 22, 2026 05:48 PM (ZxPkt)
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And if the power goes you might have issues cooking them too.
Except for multi-family housing, many homes in TX have gas or propane.
Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at January 22, 2026 05:47 PM (KhyP1)
but no light.
Except for multi-family housing, many homes in TX have gas or propane.
Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at January 22, 2026 05:47 PM (KhyP1)
but no light.
Posted by: Oldcat at January 22, 2026 05:48 PM (8avO+)
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209 Friends here in north TX have posted pictures of their local grocery with empty shelves. This is insane. We're only supposed to have a couple days of temps in the teens/single-digits, which is really not uncommon for this part of the country in January. What are people going to do with twenty dozen eggs over a single weekend? I've been here for 45 years, and we get these cold snaps every year (usually a couple in Jan. and Feb.). I blame all the foreigners (domestic and international) that have moved here. They're all retards.
Posted by: Angzarr the Cromulent at January 22, 2026 05:41 PM (XMwZJ)
I'm in south rather than north TX. If there's an ice storm (which I've seen predicted), we could lose power due to downed lines, and if that takes a week to restore (like it did with a wind storm in recent memory), the stores themselves might not be open for some of that period. I don't plan on laying in supplies for a huge amount of time, but I'll have more on hand than usual. Unfortunately, we have not had great luck with keeping the power on or restoring it when the weather is nastier than usual here. And by "luck," I mean our government hates us and is incompetent.
Posted by: Angzarr the Cromulent at January 22, 2026 05:41 PM (XMwZJ)
I'm in south rather than north TX. If there's an ice storm (which I've seen predicted), we could lose power due to downed lines, and if that takes a week to restore (like it did with a wind storm in recent memory), the stores themselves might not be open for some of that period. I don't plan on laying in supplies for a huge amount of time, but I'll have more on hand than usual. Unfortunately, we have not had great luck with keeping the power on or restoring it when the weather is nastier than usual here. And by "luck," I mean our government hates us and is incompetent.
Posted by: bear with asymmetrical balls at January 22, 2026 05:48 PM (AQ1VH)
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Went to Aldi today, and a guy in line told me he'd mistakenly bought nonfat Half and Half. I exclaimed "how does that even exist?" And the cashier lifted up a carton from behind the register and said "I don't know, but it does."
Posted by: Field Marshal Zhukov at January 22, 2026 05:48 PM (wBaIH)
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I don't want to look at Newsom's site but what is the point of knee pads? . Who exactly is Trump supposed to be giving bj's to?
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I think Newsom's joke is that the kneepads are for the Europeans, for even giving Trump the time of day
which Newsom feels Trump does not deserve, obviously
Posted by: Don Black at January 22, 2026 05:48 PM (ZxPkt)
oookay, so the EU leaders are looking at Newsome's website for items?
Jeez a random thread here on ace has a billion times more comedy that Newsom's think tank.
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I think Newsom's joke is that the kneepads are for the Europeans, for even giving Trump the time of day
which Newsom feels Trump does not deserve, obviously
Posted by: Don Black at January 22, 2026 05:48 PM (ZxPkt)
oookay, so the EU leaders are looking at Newsome's website for items?
Jeez a random thread here on ace has a billion times more comedy that Newsom's think tank.
Posted by: Oldcat at January 22, 2026 05:49 PM (8avO+)
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Went to Aldi today, and a guy in line told me he'd mistakenly bought nonfat Half and Half. I exclaimed "how does that even exist?" And the cashier lifted up a carton from behind the register and said "I don't know, but it does."
Posted by: Field Marshal Zhukov at January 22, 2026 05:48 PM (wBaIH)
Half skim milk, half lowfat cream?
Posted by: Field Marshal Zhukov at January 22, 2026 05:48 PM (wBaIH)
Half skim milk, half lowfat cream?
Posted by: Oldcat at January 22, 2026 05:50 PM (8avO+)
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What are people going to do with twenty dozen eggs over a single weekend?
Experience says that if you don't hoard the White Stuff† someone else will, then with the icy roads, resupply becomes an issue, then for the weekend shopping is compressed into a day or two before and a day or two after of shopping, except those days have hoarders and the stores are not stocked for the usual weekend shopping mobs.
† Bread, Milk, Eggs, Toilet Paper, bottled water...
Experience says that if you don't hoard the White Stuff† someone else will, then with the icy roads, resupply becomes an issue, then for the weekend shopping is compressed into a day or two before and a day or two after of shopping, except those days have hoarders and the stores are not stocked for the usual weekend shopping mobs.
† Bread, Milk, Eggs, Toilet Paper, bottled water...
Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at January 22, 2026 05:50 PM (KhyP1)
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Here in metro Denver we're not forecast for much snow, just the sub-freezing temps
Posted by: Don Black at January 22, 2026 05:50 PM (ZxPkt)
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>>>Mr Moki said our local walmart looked like a soviet era grocery store - dust bunnies and empty shelves.
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Back during the Obama depression I would mention that about their shelves to the sporting goods clerks.
- Blink. They knew not of what I spoke.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at January 22, 2026 05:42 PM (hVbrz)
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They'll be able to understand it when you say "New York City era grocery store."
#Soon
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Back during the Obama depression I would mention that about their shelves to the sporting goods clerks.
- Blink. They knew not of what I spoke.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at January 22, 2026 05:42 PM (hVbrz)
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They'll be able to understand it when you say "New York City era grocery store."
#Soon
Posted by: ShainS -- 'The Warmth Of Collectivism' Is Code For 'Hell On Earth' at January 22, 2026 05:51 PM (M1tc1)
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If the cops ask why you need so many guns just tell them you need backup, and then backups for the backup.
They are Rescue Guns. It was important to take possession of those guns to that they would not fall into bad hands.
Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at January 22, 2026 05:45 PM (/TiS1)
Its like owning rabbits, they get out of the cases and breed little pistols and such.
They are Rescue Guns. It was important to take possession of those guns to that they would not fall into bad hands.
Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at January 22, 2026 05:45 PM (/TiS1)
Its like owning rabbits, they get out of the cases and breed little pistols and such.
Posted by: Oldcat at January 22, 2026 05:52 PM (8avO+)
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Is there such a thing as low-fat cream? Or is it milk thickened with cornstarch or something?
Posted by: Field Marshal Zhukov at January 22, 2026 06:01 PM (wBaIH)
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Hundreds of studies show that a small % of the total part of the population commits a huge % of the total crimes. It is the finding that set off the broken windows policing, that resulted in huge crime decreases in the 1990s.
We know, exactly, what causes drops in crime. Is we see a 20% drop, good chance we know what caused it - taking bad guys off the streets.
We know, exactly, what causes drops in crime. Is we see a 20% drop, good chance we know what caused it - taking bad guys off the streets.
Posted by: El Mariachi - Attorney at Law at January 22, 2026 06:41 PM (vOtXJ)
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