MSNBC’s Joy Reid reacted on Monday to the Supreme Court ruling that Donald Trump cannot be kicked off Colorado’s primary ballot with The ReidOut’s signature lack of reason as she warned that the Court has opened the door to 12-year old presidents. Reid began by claiming the Court’s three liberals have divine qualities‚ “I'm sorry but the three dissenters‚ my three amigas‚ as I call them‚ they give me life‚ I’m sorry‚ they give me life everlasting‚ every time they write something it’s like boom shacka lacka‚ I love it.”     In this case‚ the liberals wrote a concurrence‚ not a dissent‚ but important details aside‚ Reid read from the decision‚ “It says ‘The case raises the question of whether the States‚ in addition to Congress‚ may also enforce Section 3. We conclude that States may disqualify persons or attempting to hold state office. But States have no power under the Constitution to enforce Section 3 with respect to federal offices‚ especially the presidency.’” Turning to NYU law professor Kenji Yoshino‚ Reid then read the Constitution’s provisions that require the president to be at least 35 years old‚ be a naturally born citizen‚ and have lived in the country for at least 14 years. After she finished the reading‚ she asked‚ “So‚ if States can't enforce Section 3 of Article 14‚ can they enforce that? Couldn't a 12-year-old say 'I'm running for president‚' or Arnold Schwarzenegger? Could a state knock them off the ballot? Because that's a federal office. They would be running for president. If the states can't enforce it‚ can they enforce this?” Thirty-five is 35 and it is greater than 12. Austria is Austria‚ not the United States. These are indisputable facts of math and political geography. In a free country‚ whether someone is guilty of a crime they have not even been charged with is not an indisputable fact‚ yet that is basically what the Colorado Supreme Court argued. The liberals justices Reid claim give her "everlasting life" would not agree with her on this. Here is a transcript for the March 4 show: MSNBC The ReidOut 3/4/2023 7:12 PM ET JOY REID: Absolutely and I'm sorry but the three dissenters‚ my three amigas as I call them‚ they give me life‚ I’m sorry‚ they give me life everlasting‚ every time they write something it’s like boom shacka lacka‚ I love it. This is another thing‚ let me read‚ this is from section‚ this is from the reading—the ruling. It says “The case raises the question of whether the States‚ in addition to Congress‚ may also enforce Section 3. We conclude that States may disqualify persons or attempting to hold state office. But States have no power under the Constitution to enforce Section 3 with respect to federal offices‚ especially the presidency.” Okay‚ so if that's the case‚ let me come to you Kenji‚ first‚ Yoshino‚ first. In Article II‚ Section 1‚ Clause 5 of the Constitution‚ now I'm playing play lawyer on TV‚ it says “no person shall except for a natural born citizen or citizens of the United States at the time of the adoption of the Constitution‚ shall be eligible to the Office of President‚ nor shall any Person be eligible who shall not have attained the age of thirty five years‚ and been fourteen Years a Resident within the United States.” So‚ if States can't enforce Section 3 of Article 14‚ can they enforce that? Couldn't a 12-year-old say “I'm running for president‚” or Arnold Schwarzenegger? Could a state knock them off the ballot? Because that's a federal office. They would be running for president. If the states can't enforce it‚ can they enforce this?  KENJI YOSHINO: Yeah‚ absolutely‚ if I want Taylor Swift or Prince Harry to be president‚ two figures that I know are near and dear to my colleague Professor Murray's heart‚ then why shouldn't I be able to vote for them as well?  So‚ Chief Justice Roberts has an answer to that in saying the 14th Amendment was a part of the Reconstruction Revolution that gave a lot more power to the federal government‚ but whether or not that's a sufficient answer I think is a really important question for us to be asking. And there's certainly a stark textual contrast in between the obviously self-executing provisions like you need to be 35 years old or you need to be a natural born citizen on the one hand‚ and you can't have engaged in‚ by the way‚ an insurrection as an oath breaker‚ right‚ on the other. 

Drag queen RuPaul Andre Charles was The View’s special guest on Tuesday’s show to promote his new book and TV show. Amid their conversation‚ ABC co-host Sara Haines broached the topic of public outrage and backlash to drag shows at libraries and other events for kids. According to her‚ “Everyone belongs at a drag show.” Charles also proclaimed that everyone‚ including you dear reader‚ was wearing drag every day; possibly right now! “One of the things that appeals about a drag show and often the community‚ this is a community that took time to find clarity to see themselves to be authentic when it wasn't one actor on the stage‚ they had to pave their own way. So‚ I've always found everyone belongs at a drag show‚” Haines proclaimed. Does “everyone” include kids‚ Sara? It’s worth the reminder that Haines admitted back in January that she hid the fact that Donald Trump was president from her kids. “I literally had to hide news for four years while Donald Trump was in. Because as they're learning what a president of the United States is‚ I didn't want to say‚ 'yeah and that's him right there‚'" she said (She later whined about people reporting on it).     Charles played off of Haines and insisted that everyone on Earth was wearing drag because they got dressed every day and were putting on an act to appease everyone else. “Well‚ listen‚ you're born naked and the rest is drag. Everybody is playing a role‚ everyone. When you get out of the shower you put on your drag‚” he argued. He went on to defend drag as “art” and said that it was for people who didn’t take themselves too seriously: So‚ here's the thing‚ art doesn't have to explain itself. Drag is art. Here's the thing‚ drag is -- pokes fun at the -- that stage play that I was talking about earlier‚ the roles that we play. It's there to remind you‚ do not take yourself too seriously. Don't take yourself too seriously. [Applause] Now‚ there are things that you should take seriously. Take kindness serious. You can take love serious. Take sweetness seriously but don't take yourself too seriously. The conversation devolved into him taking swipes at those who opposed sexualized drag shows for kids. He asserted that “the people who want to go up against all that are afraid of our light‚ of our laughter‚ of our joy‚ of our dancing‚ our music.” Adding that drag was “the antidote to all of this negativity. What we -- our biggest -- our biggest tool in fighting all that is our love and our joy. So do more of that.” Co-host Joy Behar agreed by suggesting‚ “They're jealous because they see you guys having so much fun.” Moderator Whoopi Goldberg ended the segment by chiding drag show critics about how far they couldn’t go to ban them: “You know what the thing is that I particularly love‚ is you can ban the drag shows‚ but you're not coming in my house to turn my TV off. Now are you? No‚ you're not!” No one was trying to do that‚ Whoopi. The transcript is below. Click "expand" to read: ABC’s The View March 5‚ 2024 11:37:53 a.m. Eastern (…) SARA HAINES: Well‚ Drag Race is one of the most popular shows on television right now. RUPAUL ANDRE CHARLES: You mean there are other shows? [Laughter] HAINES: None that I've seen. [laughter] But this is all happening while simultaneously we're watching some places in this country ban drag shows. Now‚ I want to know your thoughts because to me having -- One of the things that appeals about a drag show and often the community‚ this is a community that took time to find clarity to see themselves to be authentic when it wasn't one actor on the stage‚ they had to pave their own way. So‚ I've always found everyone belongs at a drag show. What do you think of this? CHARLES: Well‚ listen‚ you're born naked and the rest is drag. Everybody is playing a role‚ everyone. When you get out of the shower you put on your drag. Right? So‚ here's the thing‚ art doesn't have to explain itself. Drag is art. Here's the thing‚ drag is -- pokes fun at the -- that stage play that I was talking about earlier‚ the roles that we play. It's there to remind you‚ do not take yourself too seriously. Don't take yourself too seriously. [Applause] Now‚ there are things that you should take seriously. Take kindness serious. You can take love serious. Take sweetness seriously but don't take yourself too seriously. And the people who want to go up against all that are afraid of our light‚ of our laughter‚ of our joy‚ of our dancing‚ our music; that is the antidote to all of this negativity. What we -- our biggest -- our biggest tool in fighting all that is our love and our joy. So do more of that. JOY BEHAR: I think they're jealous because they see you guys having so much fun. CHALES:  I think so too. WHOOPI GOLDBERG: But you know what – You know what the thing is that I particularly love‚ is you can ban the drag shows‚ but you're not coming in my house to turn my TV off. Now are you? No‚ you're not!

Click Below to Skip Ahead Size &; Growth Chart When Do They Stop Growing? Factors Affecting Size Ideal Diet for Healthy Weight How to Measure Your Pet Whippets are very similar to Italian Greyhounds in body structure. However‚ they are on the smaller side. If you are interested in this breed for its multitude of interesting characteristics‚ you should know just how big they get. After all‚ are they suitable for apartment living? Do they require acres and acres of space? These are questions you’ll certainly want to answer before committing. Let’s explore it. Whippet Overview Image Credit: Danita Delimont‚ Shutterstock The Whippet is a breed of sighthound that is capable of impeccable speed. Being one of the fastest canines of all‚ they can run up to 35 mph. Granted‚ these speeds are achieved in short bursts as they will tire quickly from extensive activity‚ but it’s still impressive! Originally‚ the Whippet was a skilled racer—much like their larger Greyhound cousins. They were used in England on the track. Because of their docile demeanor‚ they quickly made their way into homes instead. Even though they were bred to be incredibly swift at high speeds‚ these pups tuckered out easily and made fantastic nap companions. These medium-sized dogs have become relatively more popular but are often confused with Greyhounds due to their similar appearances. Whippet Size and Growth Chart If you want to know the average growth rate for Whippets‚ this chart below will tell you what to expect. Remember that each section is a range‚ meaning a puppy can be above or below the average number. Also‚ females tend to be a few inches smaller and a few pounds lighter when fully grown. Age Weight Range (in pounds) Height Range (in inches) 3 months 9–12 10–12 5 months 10–18 16–18.5 7 months 18-25 17–21 9 months 20–30 18–21 11 months 22–33 18.5–21.5 13 months 22–35 19–22 15 months 22–38 19–22 Sources https://whippetknowhow.com/height-weight-growth-chart/   When Does a Whippet Stop Growing? Generally‚ Whippets stop growing between the ages of 12 to 15 months. Some will mature more quickly than others‚ while others seem to march to the beat of their own drum. It’s important to emphasize that just because a dog is physically done growing doesn’t mean they are mentally mature. After they are done physically growing‚ they tend to mentally mature between 1 1/2 to 2 years of age. So‚ by the time your Whippet hits their second birthday‚ they will be more likely to have developed into a mannerly‚ well-tempered adult. Image Credit: Best dog photo‚ Shutterstock Factors Affecting the Size of Whippet Your Whippet will grow at its own pace based on a few factors. We will discuss each one so you can see that it truly depends‚ and your vet will help you determine if your Whippet is on or off course. Gender Like many other canine breeds‚ females are typically smaller than males. Males get a little taller and stockier than their female counterparts‚ though neither bulk up very much. Genetics Genetics plays a factor in how big a Whippet gets and how long they grow. For example‚ if both parents are on the petite side‚ you will have a litter of smaller puppies. However‚ if the male is substantially large for the breed and the female has a very small frame‚ you could have a wide variety of sizes in one litter. So‚ you can easily estimate how big and how fast a Whippet will grow by looking at their parents. Diet Providing a proper diet is imperative to the proper growth of your Whippet. They need a dog food that supports their life stage and activity level. Activity Level Whippets are incredibly fast‚ but not all of them enjoy being as active as some others. If you have a less active Whippet‚ they won’t require as high of a calorie intake as one that is doing advanced training or exerting themselves frequently. Ideal Diet for Maintaining a Healthy Weight Image Credit: Fotomaha‚ Shutterstock Because Whippets may exude so much energy‚ they require a protein-rich‚ high-quality diet with moderate amounts of healthy fats‚ lots of amino acids‚ vitamins‚ and minerals. Ultimately‚ the diet you choose should be at the discretion of you and your veterinarian. Once you and your vet agree upon the appropriate diet for your Whippet‚ always make sure to feed them well-portioned servings according to their life stage and activity level. If you have any concerns whatsoever about the portions and your Whippet’s overall weight‚ your vet can help you make adjustments as needed. How to Measure Your Whippet If you want to measure and keep track of your Whippet’s growth at home‚ here is how you can do so. We recommend keeping a log in a journal or calendar to see how quickly your Whippet is growing. Length — Measure from the base of the neck down the spine to the base of the tail. Width — Measure around the widest part of the chest. Height — Measure from the highest point of your dog’s shoulder blades to the floor. Weight — Have your Whippet sit on a scale. Or weigh yourself‚ then weigh yourself holding your Whippet and subtract your weight from the total weight to find your Whippet’s weight. Keeping your Whippet’s measurements can be useful when you’re at your veterinarian’s office. It can also help you when you’re shopping for gear. For example‚ if you’re buying a harness‚ you’ll need your Whippet’s exact measurements. If you’ve been keeping a log‚ you can anticipate how quickly they are growing and factor that into sizing a product. Conclusion Now you understand that Whippets are moderately fast growers that finish growing typically between 12 and 15 months of age. These dogs will be extremely slender throughout their juvenile years and fill out slightly in their adult years. However‚ Whippets will always look slightly gaunt when they are fully developed. If your vet feels your dog is becoming overweight or needs to pack on a few extra pounds‚ they will guide you in the right direction. Sources https://k9apparel.com/pages/whippet-size-chart https://whippetknowhow.com/height-weight-growth-chart/ https://www.akc.org/dog-breeds/whippet/   Featured Image Credit: Nadja Huebner‚ Shutterstock The post How Big Do Whippets Get? Average Weight &; Growth Chart appeared first on Pet Keen.

The Biden administration secretly flew 320‚000 "inadmissible" illegal migrants into the United States last year‚ according to a Center for Immigration Studies Freedom of Information Act lawsuit‚ the nonprofit think tank's senior national security fellow‚ Todd Bensman‚ reported Monday.The lawsuit revealed that Customs and Border Protection approved flights that brought hundreds of thousands of illegal migrants to 43 airports in the United States from January through December 2023. All of the individuals were preapproved on the CBP's cellphone app‚ CBP One.Citizens of Cuba‚ Haiti‚ Venezuela‚ Nicaragua‚ El Salvador‚ Guatemala‚ Honduras‚ Colombia‚ and Ecuador are eligible to apply for travel authorization through the mobile app from their home countries. The Biden administration rolled out the CBP One app as part of its "lawful pathways" strategy‚ reportedly designed to reduce the number of migrants illegally coming across the southern border.Migrants who apply for travel authorization and temporary humanitarian release through the administration's app are then flown into the U.S. and placed on a parole program that grants them two years of legal status and work authorization eligibility.The administration initially refused to disclose the number of the 43 U.S. airports that received the illegal migrants‚ citing a "law enforcement exception‚" according to Bensman's report. However‚ CIS' lawsuit revealed that the federal government is withholding the information over fears it could expose "vulnerabilities" caused by the program."The Biden administration's legally dubious program to fly inadmissible aliens over the border and directly to U.S. airports has allegedly created law enforcement vulnerabilities too grave to release publicly‚ lest 'bad actors' take advantage of them to inflict harm on public safety‚" the nonprofit stated.The CBP's lawyers reportedly told CIS that "if disclosed [it] would reveal information about the relative number of individuals arriving‚ and thus resources expended at particular airports which would‚ either standing alone or combined with other information‚ reveal operational vulnerabilities that could be exploited by bad actors altering their patterns of conduct‚ adopting new methods of operation‚ and taking other countermeasures‚ thereby undermining CBP's law enforcement efforts to secure the United States borders."CIS dismissed the administration's reasoning for refusing to reveal the information‚ noting that "bad actors already have access to airport travel volumes‚ through CBP's own 'Traveler and Conveyance Statistics website.'"CBP's website shows that during fiscal year 2022‚ 2.3 million individuals traveled through Boston airports compared to 3.3 million in 2023. Chicago also saw an uptick from 6.3 million to 7.9 million over the same period. In 2022‚ 17.7 million people traveled through New York City airports compared to 22.9 million in 2023.CIS noted that many Democratic city leaders have blamed the increase in migrant arrivals on Texas Republican Gov. Greg Abbott‚ who has led an effort to bus illegal immigrants from the southern border to "sanctuary" cities across the U.S. However‚ the nonprofit argued that the influx of migrants arriving in blue cities is much more likely the fault of the Biden administration's program. Neither the Department of Homeland Security nor Customs and Border Protection have responded to requests for comment from CIS.Anything else?Elon Musk responded to CIS' report‚ calling the administration's efforts to import illegal migrants "treason.""This administration is both importing voters and creating a national security threat from unvetted illegal immigrants. It is highly probable that the groundwork is being laid for something far worse than 9/11. Just a matter of time‚" Musk posted on X Monday evening."Ushering in vast numbers of illegals is why Secretary Mayorkas was impeached by the House‚" Musk wrote in a separate social media post on Tuesday. "They are importing voters. This is why groups on the far left fight so hard to stop voter ID requirements‚ under the absurd guise of protecting the right to vote."Like Blaze News? Bypass the censors‚ sign up for our newsletters‚ and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here!

There are policies in place in various schools across the country that prevent educators and administrators from informing parents that their children are undergoing so-called transitions at school. In many cases‚ teachers and staff are actually encouraged to covertly aid confused students in masquerading as members of the opposite sex. Missouri could soon do things a whole lot differently. Rather than afford educators cover to transition kids behind parents' backs‚ Republican state Rep. Jamie Gragg and a few of his peers want to put them on a sex offender registry. Gragg‚ of Christian County‚ introduced House Bill 2885 last month. The bill‚ which has since been co-sponsored by Republican Reps. Jeff Farnan‚ Hannah Kelly‚ and Brian Seitz‚ would amend state law concerning the registry of sex offenders and introduce a penalty for "the offense of contributing to social transition." "Social transition" is defined in the legislation thusly: "the process by which an individual adopts the name‚ pronouns‚ and gender expression‚ such as clothing or haircuts‚ that match the individual's gender identity and not the gender assumed by the individual's sex at birth." Under the proposed law‚ a teacher or school counselor acting in official capacity who "provides support‚ regardless of whether the support is material‚ information‚ or other resources to a child regarding social transition‚" can be charged with a Class E felony. In Missouri‚ Class E felony convictions can land offenders a fine of up to $10‚000 and four years in prison. Offenders found guilty of socially transitioning students would have to register as a sex offenders. While grouped on the lowest tier‚ offenders would nevertheless be required to report to the chief law enforcement official annually. Presently‚ Missouri bars most sex offenders from loitering within 500 feet of a school when one or more minors are present; approaching or contacting children near a child care facility building; knowingly being present in or loitering with 500 feet of a public park or playground equipment; and knowingly coaching a sports team in which a minor is a member. Consequently‚ a conviction under this proposed law would likely amount to the end of an offender's career in education. Gragg told KYTV-TV‚ "This bill was created and really submitted to help parents and families and to help teachers. I talk to parents every day who are frustrated with things that kids are being taught in school." "I would say the large majority of teachers in our state‚ and also in our in our country‚ do a great job‚ they do a fantastic job‚" said Gragg. "This [bill] is to put the social learning development of our children back in the hands of the parents." The Republican added in a statement to Newsweek‚ "Education begins at home‚ and it's time for the few liberal activists who've infiltrated the education system to stop interfering in the relationships between parents and their children. We need to make sure our teachers‚ those who spend their lives helping our children grow and prepare for the world‚ can focus on teaching. HB 2885 does just that." LGBT activists have denounced the Republican proposal to protect kids from grooming efforts at school. Aaron Schekorra‚ the executive director of the GLO Center‚ an LGBT activist establishment in Springfield‚ suggested to KYTV that HB 2885 "is just another in a long string of pieces of legislation that are meant to incite hatred and violence against the queer community. And it comes from a source that‚ frankly‚ has just been a bully to a lot of marginalized groups in our state." Alejandra Caraballo‚ a radical transvestite and Harvard Law School clinical instructor‚ called the bill "insane." LGBT activist Erin Reed noted it was unlikely that "something like this could pass‚ even in Missouri‚ but it's worth noting as it's rare we get 'new' anti-trans bills that haven't been written before." He added‚ "And in a much more fascist‚ right wing‚ anti-trans government‚ should they win‚ it wouldn't surprise me." Like Blaze News? Bypass the censors‚ sign up for our newsletters‚ and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here!

Philadelphia Eagles lineman Jason Kelce officially retired on Monday‚ ending his 13-year NFL career. It's big news in the sports world‚ no doubt. But it's what Kelce said about fatherhood that transcended the sports industry and sent the future NFL Hall of Fame inductee viral. At his retirement press conference‚ Kelce recounted his football career from his peewee days through his professional tenure. It's a story about football‚ of course‚ but Kelce weaved another‚ perhaps more important‚ theme through his story: family. His brother — superstar tight end Travis Kelce of the Kansas City Chiefs — his father‚ mother‚ and his own wife and three daughters: Kelce explained how each has played a critical role in his NFL career and‚ more importantly‚ how his family has shaped him to be the man he is today. "A father who is present‚ loving‚ devoted just may be the greatest gift a child could ask for in our society." The climax of his speech‚ which has received tens of millions of views on social media‚ centered on Kelce's reflection of the critical role that fathers play in the lives of their children. "I am a product of my upbringing‚" Kelce said."I think one of the best things a person can be in this world is a father — a father who is present‚ loving‚ devoted just may be the greatest gift a child could ask for in our society‚" he explained. — (@) Kelce's father‚ Ed‚ is "damn good‚" he added‚ because he "believed in me more than anyone." "He believed in me and my brother. And whenever my own insecurities would arise or self-doubt would come in‚ he would stifle them with the warm embrace of belief‚ unwavering love and belief‚" Kelce said.Kelce is right. Loving and nurturing fathers are critical for the health of children‚ family‚ and society itself. It's refreshing that a sports superstar of Kelce's caliber is using his platform to speak boldly about the importance of fatherhood and against the cultural lie that true fulfillment is found within the individual rather than the sacrificial pouring out of oneself to build up others‚ especially a family. Like Blaze News? Bypass the censors‚ sign up for our newsletters‚ and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here!

It appears that major U.S. media outlets have been receiving millions of dollars from China Daily‚ a state-owned Chinese media company. All China Daily has asked for in exchange for the millions is that these American publications publish Chinese propaganda disguised as news articles. According to Drew Holden from the Washington Free Beacon‚ China Daily is “a mouthpiece for the Chinese Communist Party.” “It’s fully owned and operated by the CCP‚” Holden tells Stu Burguiere‚ revealing that media outlets were getting paid “to include puff pieces about the Chinese regime” and “to talk about U.S.-China relations” in “ways that weren’t connected to the facts at all.” The New York Times‚ Washington Post‚ and Wall Street Journal had all been a part of this before severing their connections with China Daily when news got out about their involvement in 2021. Time magazine has also partnered up with China Daily‚ receiving $3.5 million from the CCP-operated company since 2021. Time created a segment called “China Watch‚” which is a segment on Time’s website that runs advertisements that Holden says “really just look like bad news articles under the Time magazine logo.” “They’re all gonna stop and stop taking the Chinese propaganda money. Right‚ Drew?” Stu Burguiere asks‚ noting that it would make sense now that they’ve been caught. “You would think‚” Holden laughs. “Straight propaganda from our geopolitical nemesis in China being printed underneath their logos to be distributed to their readership‚ and they’re taking a ton of money to do this‚” he adds. Want more from Stu?To enjoy more of Stu's lethal wit‚ wisdom‚ and mockery‚ subscribe to BlazeTV — the largest multi-platform network of voices who love America‚ defend the Constitution‚ and live the American dream.

An Ohio man who described himself as an "incel" — a moniker that stands for "involuntary celibate" — has been delivered a six-year sentence behind bars after pleading guilty to a hate crime charge‚ according to Fox News Digital.Tres Genco‚ 24‚ originally from Hillsboro‚ reportedly admitted to drawing up hate crime plans to shoot 3‚000 people. The specific group he wanted to target was sorority girls at a university in Ohio in 2021. In 2019‚ Genco wrote in a manifesto that he wanted "death" to come upon women he had been "deprived" of but fantasized about "having." U.S. Attorney Kenneth L. Parker said in a statement on February 29 that "Genco intended to carry out a devastating mass murder of innocent women in this state for no other reason than the fact that he hated them. Everybody deserves to live without threats of violence or fearing acts of terror.""Genco’s sentence reflects the need to protect the community from him for a significant period of time. I thank each of our law enforcement partners for working together to keep our community safe."In the strange manifesto‚ entitled "A Hideous Symphony‚ a manifesto written by Tres Genco‚ the socially exiled incel‚" the then-19-year-old jotted down that he planned to "go into the U.S. Army" to prepare for "the attainment of one reality‚" according to an indictment.The incel movement is an online community of men who characterize themselves as "involuntarily celibate‚" who often experience hatred and anger toward women and blame them for their own lack of a sexual life‚ prosecutors noted.The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Ohio noted that Genco harbored hatred toward the very women he fantasized about and wished he could have.Genco wrote: "I will slaughter out of hatred‚ jealousy‚ and revenge.""I will take away the power of life that they withhold from me‚ by showing there is more than just happiness and fulfillment‚ there is encompassing death‚ the great equalizer that will bear all of us into its seductively calm velvet of silence and serenity."In an online post‚ Genco explained how he had sprayed "some foids [women] and couples" with a water gun that had orange juice in it. He compared his "extremely empowering action" to a similar action carried out by known incel Elliot Rodger. In May 2014‚ Rodger went on a killing spree‚ murdering six people and injuring 14 others‚ including shooting individuals outside a University of California‚ Santa Barbara‚ sorority house. Just before Rodger carried out the horrific attack‚ he shot a group of students with a water gun filled with orange juice. Rodger also reportedly emailed a 107‚000-word manifesto to media outlets before he carried out the mass shooting. Like Blaze News? Bypass the censors‚ sign up for our newsletters‚ and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here!

The groups behind an effort to recall George Soros-backed‚ leftist Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price announced that they submitted 123‚000 signatures to election officials on Monday‚ the San Francisco Chronicle reported.The Alameda County Registrar's Office has 10 days to verify the signatures. The groups only need approximately 73‚000 verified signatures for a special election‚ which could be held as early as April or May‚ KABC-TV reported.Carl Chan‚ a leader of the recall and the president of Oakland's Chinatown Chamber of Commerce‚ said that the effort is "not about politics‚ but about public safety.""They said it wasn't going to work‚ that we don't have the money‚" Chan remarked. "When there is a will‚ there is a way‚ and guess what? We all did it."Brenda Grisham‚ another leader of the recall effort‚ stated‚ "I have never said it before but I am saying it today: We are going to win.""We shouldn't have to do this‚ but for the safety of our community‚ the safety of our children‚ the safety of our businesses‚ this is something that had to be done. This is a right for the citizens of Alameda County‚" Grisham added.Save Alameda for Everyone‚ one of the groups behind the recall effort‚ formed its committee in July‚ just seven months into Price's term. Price ran her election on the promise to radically reform the county's justice system and reduce mass incarceration. She also vowed to end the death penalty‚ reduce gun violence‚ and prevent children from being charged as adults.Multiple veteran prosecutors resigned under Price's leadership. One former Oakland prosecutor claimed the DA's lenient policies prevented her from fulfilling her "legal and ethical duties."Even the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People's Oakland branch spoke out against Price last summer‚ accusing her of creating a crime "doom-loop" through her "progressive policies and failed leadership." The Oakland NAACP called for a state of emergency over the area's rampant crime crisis.William Fitzgerald‚ a spokesperson for the Protect the Win campaign for Price‚ stated that Price would win a recall election."Any courthouse‚ you will see deputies of her office are locking people up and making sure they are accountable for what happened‚" Fitzgerald said. "The reality is‚ crime didn't start when DA Price took office‚ and it is also going to exist long beyond her time here.""She was elected with 53% of the vote over a year ago despite being hugely outspent by the establishment‚" he continued. "The truth is‚ the establishment lost. They're annoyed and they dumped over $2 million on a campaign to oust her."According to Fitzgerald‚ the recall attempt against Price is financially backed by "wealthy real estate and venture capitalists" who aim to "undermine democracy."Protect the Win representatives sent a letter last week to California Attorney General Rob Bonta‚ urging him to investigate "reports of widespread fraud" by signature gatherers who allegedly misled residents into signing the petition to recall Price‚ the San Francisco Chronicle reported.The recall campaign denied the allegations. It is unclear whether an investigation by the state will be launched.Price has previously claimed that her position as DA "has really no impact on crime" and called her critics "election deniers."Many businesses in the Oakland area have recently decided to close up shop due to crime. Denny's announced last month that it would close its only Oakland location after 54 years in business. In-N-Out‚ Black Bear Diner‚ Subway‚ and Starbucks have also announced closures.Like Blaze News? Bypass the censors‚ sign up for our newsletters‚ and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here!

A Washington‚ D.C.‚ family who already endured an allegedly violent carjacking was victimized again after the city charged them thousands of dollars to get their stolen vehicle out of impound.According to a report from WJLA‚ the trouble began back in November after the husband of Michelle Terrell worked a long shift as a driver for a food delivery service. When he returned to the couple's residence in northwest D.C. and attempted to park his car outside‚ he was carjacked at gunpoint‚ Terrell told the outlet.Police recovered the stolen vehicle about two months later‚ and the Department of Public Works apprised the couple of the news via letter. Unfortunately‚ the letter was sent to an old address‚ and Mrs. Terrell received the letter by happenstance sometime in February when she visited her former home to look for tax forms."If I didn't go there to check the mail and just to make sure to see if I had any W-2s [or] 1099s‚ I would never have even received the letter‚" she claimed.Terrell then went to the impound lot to retrieve her family's stolen SUV. Even though she could see her car from the sidewalk‚ she still couldn't drive it home after she learned that the city charged her more than $2‚000 to cover the cost of towing and storage. To make matters worse‚ the thieves had also accrued at least one ticket on the city's traffic cameras — a ticket that was ultimately assessed against Terrell's family."I can't catch a break‚ but this time around I'm just determined to not give up‚" she said. Terrell reached out to the city‚ which eventually agreed to reduce some of the charges. WJLA likewise reached out to the D.C. Department of Motor Vehicles‚ which hinted that Terrell and her husband may actually be to blame for some of the hefty fines. "The DC Department of Motor Vehicles communicates with customers based on the last known address we have on file‚" its statement said‚ according to the outlet. "We advise customers to update their contact information with the agency as soon as possible whenever they change addresses."When the family moved and whether they promptly updated their contact information with the city is unclear. Still‚ a DMV representative claimed that the agency would take a second look at Terrell's case.For now‚ Michelle Terrell's car remains locked in the impound lot‚ and she suggests that all vehicle theft victims contact the DMV immediately after filing a police report. "I just pray that no one else becomes a victim for the second time around because that's what's happening in my situation."Like Blaze News? Bypass the censors‚ sign up for our newsletters‚ and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here!