Badlands News Brief
Trans Mayhem, WW3 & Trump's Travels
The News Cycle is almost impossible to track these days. At least, to do so fully.
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In the Badlands News Brief, the Badlands Media team hand picks news items of interest from the previous days to give you an overview of the biggest goings-on relevant to the Truth Community.
Some items feature original commentary from members of our growing team of citizen journalists. Feel free to follow the corresponding link to see their other work.
Now, onto the news from the Weekend that Was …
SFSU Responds To Alleged Assault On Riley Gaines... By Praising The Protesters
We previously discussed the disgraceful attack on former swimmer Riley Gaines who was reportedly assaulted when she tried to speak about her views on transgender issues at San Francisco State University (SFSU). Gaines had to be removed to a locked room for hours by police for her own protection. It is now clear why students believed that they had license to engage in such disruptions. SFSU has issued a statement that was conspicuous in its failure to condemn the mob or promise accountability for these actions.
The event was only the latest example of protesters “deplatforming” speakers with opposing views by shouting them down. The mob, however, was so unruly that police had to rush Gaines to safety.
One would think that this would be an easy call for any institution of higher education. Denying free expression and threatening those with opposing views is the very antithesis of core principles.
Instead, SFSU issued a statement that seemed to express sympathy for the protesters and those who were exposed to her views. — Jonathan Turley
Our Take: “The trans-extremist issue is playing a role in activating the sleeping giant. If we handle it well, it will make us stronger. At this stage, the process is just beginning. The compassion and tolerance of the conservative base is admirable.
Ultimately, trans activists are being deceived, used, and weaponized, partially due to the fact they are themselves victims of intense social and cultural programming. While raging against them feels good in some respects, it provides the opposition needed to galvanize the trans community and the general population against conservatives. This is likely the point.
In the case of Gaines, she is providing a catalyst to expose the malicious and iniquitous character of the trans-activists, who demonstrate the same level of malevolence similarly ideologically possessed people displayed in history. This psychological profile has been used throughout history by the hidden controllers to effect horrific crimes against humanity. Social revolutions are a prime example of the same weaponized ideological influences. Nazi Germany is another example.
For my part, I think we need to start talking to each other about what we're seeing with more effectiveness and urgency. We need to invite friends, family, our brothers and sisters in faith—anyone who's willing to look honestly at the murderous character of these activist-types. Open battle with these groups will not work without much violence and bloodshed. Instead, a united front of conservatives, who have carefully and objectively identified the toxic elements of the activist movements is needed, at the surface level and beyond.
If we remain silent, never speaking to our families and communities about these issues, and why they are so wrong, they will proliferate, just as the socialists and nazis did in the past. It must go behind mere ridicule. It must be treated as the serious assault on our culture, our children, our values that it is. In the act of doing so, we'll form a tighter community, capable of exerting powerful defensive positions against the legions of mindless and emotionally charged activists, who are willing to murder, steal, cheat, lie, and engage in all manner of insidiousness to get their way.
History shows that, if these mob-minded confused souls are not checked, at every level, their mind virus will ignite a fire that consumes our children, our culture, and our freedoms—all while the globalists watch quietly from the background as their interests for the world are advanced.” — Justin Deschamps
China and Taiwan ships in stand-off near sensitive buffer zone
About 20 military ships - half from China and half from Taiwan - are involved in a stand-off near the Taiwan Strait's sensitive median line, according to Reuters.
It comes as China says its military has carried out simulated precision strikes on "key targets on the island and the surrounding sea areas" during a second day of drills, and Taiwan reported multiple air force sorties by Beijing.
The mock air and sea attacks were on "foreign military targets" in waters off Taiwan's southwest coast on Sunday, a security source told the news agency.
"Taiwan is not their only target," said the unnamed source who was familiar with the situation. "It's very provocative." — Sky News UK
Our Take: “Donald Trump has been seeding the narrative that China will either invade Taiwan or make aggressive moves to that effect for months, now, while he has simultaneously been seeding the narrative for a lead-up to World War 3.
That said, Trump has also positioned himself as a potential Peacemaker in just such a scenario.
I’ve advanced the theory that Trump may have his cake and eat it, too. Perhaps China will ‘aggress’ toward Taiwan, ratcheting global tensions, while ultimately failing to go ‘kinetic’ in a manner that saves face for China while getting egg on the face of the Biden Admin and its Globalist handlers.
I say, don’t worry about China-Taiwan on an Actual level. Observe it on a Narrative level, and see who its Net Effects ultimately benefit.” — Burning Bright
Embattled Soros-Backed St. Louis Prosecutor Sanctioned By Judge Amid New Complaints
A St. Louis judge sanctioned St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner’s office last week for allegedly withholding evidence in a double-murder case, while allowing the suspect out on bond, amid rising criticism about left-wing prosecutors allowing crime to flourish in major U.S. cities.
St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner appears at her disciplinary hearing in St. Louis, Mo., on April 11, 2022. (T.L. Witt/Pool via Missouri Lawyers Media/AP Photo)
Alex Heflin, 23, was held without bond since January after he was initially charged with two counts of second-degree murder and armed criminal action, local media reported. But those charges were recently reduced to involuntary and voluntary manslaughter before he was released, while his April 17 trial has been postponed until June 12.
Judge Theresa Counts Burke ruled in favor of Heflin’s lawyers after they filed a motion accusing a prosecutor under Gardner of violating discovery rules. They alleged that her office did not turn over evidence, including a 911 call recording and DNA evidence. — The Epoch Times
Our Take: “The weaponization of the legal system is nothing new. As a matter of fact, it might be one of the oldest tactics for societal degradation. The people, who are law illiterate, can't see the fraud and corruption. But we can and should show them.
Our inaction is what they want.
In law, the lack of a response is taken to mean endorsement for what occurred. We should form think tanks, charities, lobbying groups, and any other united effort to expose precisely what is wrong with the situation. In the process, it will give us a chance to better learn the law and help our fellow citizens do the same.
If we do our job well, which I think we can, we can end this madness and leave the system better than we found it. If we do nothing, then it will get worse—much worse.
We cannot rely on the occasional good judge or DA to do what this judge did. We must become so literate in true justice and the true rule of law that no one can push fraud and call it justice ever again.” — Justin Deschamps
Three Congressmen Introduce Gold Standard Bill to Stabilize the Dollar's Value
As America faces the twin threats of inflation and bank failures, three U.S. congressmen introduced a pivotal sound money bill that would enable the Federal Reserve note "dollar" to regain stable footing for the first time in more than half a century.
Rep. Alex Mooney (R-WV) - joined by Reps. Andy Biggs (R-AZ) and Paul Gosar (R-AZ) - introduced H.R. 2435, the "Gold Standard Restoration Act," to facilitate the repegging of the volatile Federal Reserve note to a fixed weight of gold bullion.
Upon passage of H.R. 2435, the U.S. Treasury and the Federal Reserve are given 24 months to publicly disclose all gold holdings and gold transactions, after which time the Federal Reserve note "dollar" would be formally repegged to a fixed weight of gold at its then-market price.
Federal Reserve notes would become fully redeemable for and exchangeable with gold at the new price, with the U.S. Treasury and its gold reserves backstopping Federal Reserve Banks as guarantor.
Monetary experts have noted a return to a gold standard would substantially curtail the economic damage caused by inflation, runaway federal debt, and monetary system instability.
"A gold standard would protect against Washington's irresponsible spending habits and the creation of money out of thin air," said Rep. Mooney in a statement. — Yahoo Finance
Badlands Media Sponsor & Financial Analyst Dr. Kirk Elliott Weighs in: “This federal proposal comes on the back of several state efforts to restore gold and silver to their rightful place as official government money.
Texas has a proposal for a gold backed digital currency.
There is renewed interest in constitutional money. These myriad proposals will serve as frameworks for when we have no other choice but to seek alternative options. Although these proposals may not pass now, when a currency crisis occurs, it's good to have a plan ready.”
Donald Trump shows up to UFC 287 in support of Dana White, Jorge Masvidal
The hottest ticket in Miami is UFC 287, and former President Trump is well aware.
So, he headed over to Kaseya Center in South Florida to take in the fights.
He also has one of the best seats in the house.
A photo was tweeted of Trump next to UFC president Dana White ringside.
Trump and White share a close relationship, and over the years, he and Jorge Masvidal have formed a friendship. Masvidal is fighting Gilbert Burns in a welterweight bout as the co-main event.
Masvidal has also shown support for the 45th president in the past. — FOX News
Our Take: “Donald Trump got a deafening pop on the PPV broadcast of UFC 287, in front of the largely-Hispanic audience there to see Cuban-American UFC star (and Trump supporter) Jorge Masvidal.
ESPN wouldn't touch him during the prelims.
Little anecdotes/appearances like this in the 'wild' of the American public demonstrate the continued, growing and inevitable power of the America First movement.” — Burning Bright
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"SFSU Responds To Alleged Assault On Riley Gaines... By Praising The Protesters"
After hundreds or thousands of years to the contrary, we now learn that it is not only allowed, but proper, for men to beat a woman if you disagree with her.
I would ask, "where are the feminists?" but I already know it was never about women, but only politics. Women are the "vehicles". Nothing changes with the left.
I have a friend who's in his seventies and when I predicted (last year) that China will invade Taiwan, for the same reason Putin invaded Ukraine, he lost his mind. I'd forgotten about that, until I read this. The Globalists want war and I pray DAILY that they're unsuccessful. 🙏 I also pray for protection for Trump and ALL freedom and truth seeking soldiers. 🙏 As for financial....I think I have to stand on my own view that what's coming has NEVER happened before, so we can't predict the future based on history. It doesn't fit this scenario. Trusting God is my ONLY way.