Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez‚ aka Sandy Cortez‚ is back‚ making stupefying comments that make no sense. In the short clip below‚ she explained that there is no border crisis‚ just an imperialism and climate crisis. “You’re talking about the border crisis‚ or why aren’t you talking about it in this way‚” said Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez with unfettered certainty. […] The post Good News! There’s No Border Crisis‚ Just an Imperialism Crisis appeared first on www.independentsentinel.com.

House Republicans suggested on Wednesday that President Joe Biden could face an impeachment offense related to his son Hunter Biden‘s refusal to comply with a congressional subpoena. Oversight Chairman James Comer (R-KY) and Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan (R-OH) said in a letter demanding a host of documents and communications by January 10 that their committees are “compelled to examine as part of our impeachment inquiry whether the President engaged in a conspiracy to obstruct a proceeding of Congress.” In their letter‚ addressed to White House Counsel Edward Siskel‚ the chairmen highlighted how White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre told reporters that President Biden was “familiar” with what Hunter Biden was going to say at a mid-December press event outside the U.S. Capitol. Hunter Biden used the Capitol Hill appearance to publicly demand House Republicans provide him a public hearing instead of appearing at the closed-door interview in compliance with the congressional subpoena issued by House Republicans. Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA) told POLITICO that he reserved the spot where the First Son delivered the remarks and he appeared at the event. Though Jean-Pierre has refused to offer any more details when pressed on whether President Biden tried to talk his son out of violating a congressional subpoena‚ Jordan and Comer said they are faced with the “troubling new question” of whether the commander in chief “corruptly sought to influence or obstruct” their proceeding. “Such conduct could constitute an impeachable offense‚” they wrote. Citing criminal code‚ the chairmen also said it is “unlawful to ‘corruptly … endeavor[] to influence‚ obstruct‚ or impede the due and proper exercise of the power of inquiry under which any investigation or inquiry is being had by … any committee of either House or any joint committee of the Congress'” and “any person who ‘aids‚ abets‚ counsels‚ commands‚ induces or procures’ the commission of a crime is punishable as a principal of the crime.” Hunter Biden was subpoenaed last month to appear for a deposition as part of the corruption-focused impeachment probe into his father‚ which is looking at the Biden family’s business dealings‚ as well as how the Department of Justice has handled its criminal investigation into Hunter Biden that could lead to prison time. House Republicans indicated they were willing to have Hunter Biden testify in a public hearing — but only after a deposition — and said Hunter Biden would face contempt of Congress proceedings following his show of defiance. Shortly after Hunter Biden’s press event‚ the House elected to formally authorize the impeachment inquiry in a party-line vote that Republicans argued would give legal weight to their subpoenas. President Biden‚ who is seeking re-election next year‚ responded with a lengthy statement that accused House Republicans of “attacking me with lies” and “choosing to waste time on this baseless political stunt” that is “not supported by facts.” House Democrats continued to push back on the corruption-focused impeachment inquiry in response to the new letter from Comer and Jordan. “It has been a historically unproductive year in the MAGA GOP-led House‚” House Judiciary Committee Democrats said in a post to X. “Republicans have ignored the critical issues that affect Americans. Instead‚ they have pursued a partisan‚ evidence-free impeachment inquiry designed to hurt President Biden ahead of the 2024 election.”

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Located at the base of the volcano Mount Vesuvius‚ near what is now modern-day Naples‚ Pompeii was a thriving ancient Roman city. Under the Romans‚ it underwent serious urban redevelopment which included an amphitheater‚ swimming pool‚ aqueducts‚ public baths‚ and countless private establishments. With fertile agriculture in the area‚ Pompeii was also home to a relatively large population. However... Source

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Gaston Glock‚ the brilliant Austrian inventor‚ entrepreneur‚ and founder of one of the most successful firearms manufacturers in history‚ passed away Wednesday at 94. The cause of death was not immediatly announced. In 1963‚ as Europe was attempting to rebuild every aspect of its economy after the devastation of World War II‚ Glock founded Glock Ges.m.b.H to provide molding parts and components for several European authorities and companies from his facility in Deutsch-Wagram‚ Austria. His polymer molding products formed the handles of knives and shovels‚ curtain rods‚ doorknobs‚ grenade casings‚ machine belt links‚ and machine covers for newer wiring and tubing in the burgeoning age of postwar communications. In 1976‚ Glock noticed a contract opportunity published by the Austrian army for a new knife bayonet for its Steyr AUG assault rifle. Glock meticulously designed a knife of plastic polymer and steel from hilt to blade that‚ while simple in its design and production‚ was crafted to perfectly augment the AUG. Austria awarded Glock the contract‚ and with an order of 25‚000 knives‚ the engineer now had his foot in the door. By the turn of the 1980s‚ Glock was manufacturing knives‚ entrenching shovels‚ and other pointy objects for Austria’s police forces and army. Knives weren’t the only thing due for an upgrade in Austria’s military‚ however. The Walther P38 was outdated‚ and 1980 boasted far better 9mm service pistols from a host of designers around the world. The Steyr GB‚ designed in 1968 and from a manufacturer already working with the Austrian military‚ was favored to win the new contract posting. The Austrian Ministry of Defense’s specifications were exacting. The pistol was required to be self-loading‚ to fire the NATO 9x19mm cartridge‚ be ambidextrous‚ have a capacity of at least eight rounds‚ and be made of 58-or-fewer interchangeable parts that could be replaced without special tools. Unlike the SIG Sauer‚ Beretta and Steyr‚ whose pistol designs might have been hindered by‚ as historian Stuart Brown put it‚ “preconception or existing tooling‚” Glock built his design from scratch. The resulting pistol was christened the Glock 17‚ as his 17th invention. As Brown noted‚ “That the magazine capacity was 17 rounds was serendipity.” Glock’s pistol stole the show‚ easily outclassing SIG Sauer’s‚ Beretta’s and Heckler &; Koch’s submissions. He was awarded the contract for 25‚000 pistols and the Glock name was launched into both fame and infamy. American media discredited themselves over the Glock at first‚ claiming that it was an “undetectable plastic gun‚” which was “tailor-made for terrorism‚” due to a wild allegation that the Glock was invisible to metal detectors. That‚ of course‚ was silly. The Glock 17 is 83% metal‚ and every common pistol cartridge is built of both a metal bullet and metal casing. The movie “Die Hard 2” starring Bruce Willis famously goofed on its description of Gaston Glock’s creation. Willis’ John McClane character’s line will live on in the jokes of gun owners forever: Luggage? That punk pulled a Glock 7 on me. You know what that is? It’s a porcelain gun made in Germany. It doesn’t show up on your airport X-ray machines here‚ and it costs more than what you make in a month! Regardless of the initial coverage‚ Glock’s vision for firearms manufacturing changed the production and sale of firearms forever. The company has production facilities in Austria and Slovakia‚ as well as in Smyrna‚ Georgia. Annual sales regularly top $500 million globally‚ and in 2021‚ Forbes reported that Glock held an estimated “65% market share of handguns in the U.S.” That’s due to four key factors: ease of production‚ durability‚ price‚ and versatility. Every one of Glock’s more than 50 pistol designs is made in the same fashion as the Glock 17. Each can be taken apart‚ serviced‚ and put back together again with ease (if you know what you’re doing). They can take a fair amount of wear and tear that many other manufacturers struggle to achieve. Usually‚ quality and reliability that high result in an equally high price tag—but not so with Glocks. While many high-quality handguns run more than $1‚000 (and many‚ two or three times that‚ depending on owner preference)‚ Glocks tend to hang around the $400 to $700 price range—much more affordable for individuals who want a solid concealed-carry or home-defense weapon. It’s for that reason‚ in my opinion‚ that Glock has done more for personal defense than any man since Samuel Colt. After all‚ Colt’s handguns earned the nickname “the Great Equalizer” for a reason. With its ease of procurement and use‚ it was said‚ “Abe Lincoln may have freed all men‚ but Sam Colt made them equal.” Glock’s manufacturing and distribution of simple‚ reliable and inexpensive firearms have allowed millions to protect themselves and others. His brilliance in industry and ingenuity should be revered and taught. Rest in peace‚ Gaston Glock. Have an opinion about this article? To sound off‚ please email letters@DailySignal.com‚ and we’ll consider publishing your edited remarks in our regular “We Hear You” feature. Remember to include the URL or headline of the article plus your name and town and/or state. The post Inventor Gaston Glock’s Firearms Legacy Lives On appeared first on The Daily Signal.

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