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The News Cycle is almost impossible to track these days. At least, to do so fully.
That’s where we come in.
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 Thursday, June 8 …
Donald Trump: "I have been indicted"
The inevitability has finally been realized (if reports are true): Donald Trump has been indicted by the Biden DOJ.
Just announced on Truth Social just minutes ago, Trump states he has been indicted concerning the handling of documents - “the Boxes Hoax” - and (perhaps) for Trump’s response to a grand jury subpoena requesting documents bearing classification markings.
Here are Trump’s posts in full:
While this was expected from Biden’s DOJ, who instigated this investigation and appointed Special Counsel Jack Smith, it’s no less shocking, only because this is new territory. Attorney General Garland has done what his predecessors - Comey, McCabe, Mueller - could not.
After years and years of prosecutorial and investigative abuses and crimes, the Department of Justice has finally indicted Trump. In doing so, the DOJ has inserted itself into the 2024 presidential election, again disenfranchising millions of voters. It’s a sad day for the country and a sobering day for those who wish for the equal administration of justice. — TechnoFog
Our Take:
“Is Trump ‘the first indictment?’ Some say no. Others say yes.
Regardless, the indictment of Trump will, I argue, expose false narratives that have festered within the minds of the deceived populous for years, specifically regarding Trump's alleged guilt and impropriety.
The globalists use a very effective technique of propaganda to install false beliefs within the minds of citizens so as to make them pawns in the globalists’ schemes. That technique is to push a sensational belief, without evidence, resting on the authority of experts, which is displayed as if everyone who is worth a damn believes it. Experts, talking heads, and other reinforcement assets and influences magnify the false presumption of widespread acceptance. The target audience—the people for which this propaganda is being displayed—feel social pressure to accept the false belief, not wanting to feel left out. Once one does accept the false belief, knowing it gains them entry into the social group of the mainstream, they will fight to protect it, shielding their mind from any information that would dispel the false belief.
The lie is accepted as true for as long as it is not critically assessed and analyzed—discerned.
The globalists have used Trump's presumed guilt to deceive millions, who are made to hate Trump, and therefore, made to seek his arrest and indictment. The tension and build-up to his arrest and indictment kept them on the hook. Now that the indictment is finally here, the tension will be released, as the specific details and information is unveiled. This is where the globalists risk dispelling their own lie if the other side manages to unveil information that invalidates the false belief. This is precisely what Trump is doing and will do, I argue. If any of that dispelling information penetrates the protective layers wrapped around the deceived population, they will realize they have been lied to, and as such, they will become loud voices in the narrative war.
I suspect that what we are about to witness will lead to widespread defection from false narratives related to Trump. This will then lead to a shifting of roles, where Trump moves from bad guy to good guy and the globalists do the same.
And since the media will likely lose all clout from the exposition of their false narratives, the globalists using the media won't have any way to put the toothpaste back in the tube.
That said, we should not overlook the fact that globalists have many tricks up their sleeve, just like Trump and the patriots do.” —
California Gov. Newsom Calls for New 28th Amendment, But 2A Supporters Vow to Fight It
California Governor Gavin Newsom is pushing for a new Constitutional amendment aimed at curbing gun violence and protecting public safety.
The proposed 28th Amendment would introduce stricter regulations on gun ownership without infringing on the Second Amendment rights. Governor Newsom emphasized the need for “common sense constitutional protections and gun safety measures” that enjoy broad support across party lines. — The Politics Brief
Our Take: “Gavin, little Gavin.
Truly, I'm not even sure where to begin.
California has already seen an irreparable amount of crime, especially gun crimes. This is a precursor for Gavin to make a major run in 2028, setting the stage for an executive-ordered gun grab of epic and unconstitutional proportions should he get into the White House.
For one, an amendment to suppress the 2nd amendment goes beyond contradictions, engaging in the communist elimination of the guaranteed rights of all Americans. Furthering the point here, California is already one of the most gun-restrictive states, if not the most, and has a scourge of gun violence, where shootings are an hourly occurrence. Armed robberies, gangs and the illegal gun trade—not the law-abiding gun shops—are generally the culprits.
When situations occur where someone acquires a weapon who shouldn't have, there are reasons for these slips. Background checks have already failed in many of these cases due to federal ineptitude, and failure or lack of communication between state and federal checks compounds the issue. Often, this results in mental health issues going unnoticed and overlooked when weapons are purchased. Law-abiding citizens that own firearms do not commit mass shootings. Why are mental health issues overlooked time and time again? There is never any accountability from State DOJs, which fail at keeping accurate records, while red-flagging law-abiding citizens.
This amendment has no chance of passing, and would be shot down in the courts as well. So why present this?
It’s setting the tone for Gavin to pander to the far left, and whip the rest of the moderate left into complacency. Most democrats that own firearms oppose more useless restrictions.
I for one will not subjugate myself to laws from a party that can't define what a woman is, under the guise of not being a biologist. They are not gunsmiths, either, and can’t even define what an assault rifle is.
The reality is, the issue of gun violence infects nearly all blue cities, regardless of Governor Newsom’s claims to the contrary.
Welcome to America, Gavin, where we will not take a knee to tyrannical authoritarianism.” — Johnny Q
An “Existential Fight” Looms If Actors Join the Writers Strike
Not since 1980 — when they shut down production over residuals from now-quaint tech like videotapes and cable TV — have Hollywood’s actors gone on strike against the major film and TV studios. But with SAG-AFTRA voting to authorize a strike by a nearly 98 percent margin, another historic labor action is possible over a new generation of tech: streaming. And the work stoppage would grind to a halt the already diminished production that has been hit by Hollywood’s ongoing writers strike.
“I voted yes on the strike authorization because actors have been getting the short end of the stick from streaming,” says Nadia Alexander, a member of both SAG and the WGA. “All creators are.” SAG-AFTRA will strike if they can’t reach a deal with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers over a new contract by June 30.
With the writers strike entering its sixth week, production and writers rooms have already shut down on all of late night TV and major shows like ABC’s Abbott Elementary and Netflix’s Stranger Things. But other productions, like the U.K.-based set of Amazon Prime’s The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, have kept shooting with nonwriting producers on set. If an actors strike becomes official, it would make filming scripted movies and TV shows nearly impossible for U.S. companies. — The Hollywood Reporter
Our Take: “This is the sixth week of the Writer’s Guild of America strike, and a deal is nowhere in sight. Worse, or better depending on which side you’re on, the Screen Actor’s Guild voted this week to authorize a strike by a 98% margin. In a surprise move, the Directors Guild struck a tentative deal with the studios, gaining wages and benefits, streaming residuals, AI protections and more. So much for solidarity, and it’s unclear who will write the scripts for and act in whatever they’re directing.
Technology is reshaping every industry and, in Hollywood, creators argue that their rights and contract terms haven’t kept pace with the industry transformation. They’re correct, as the studios have enjoyed traditional contract terms that don’t give creators their fair share of streaming gains or protect their interests in the post-Covid new normal.
Creators are describing this moment as an ‘existential fight’ and ‘about values,’ and I’m here for it. While most of us stopped watching legacy media and entertainment a while ago, the strike has already had a profound impact on the studios’ ability to deliver content to their ever-shrinking audiences. And based on the quality of mainstream narrative these days, the buyer most impacted by the creators’ fight for their fair share still appears to be the US intelligence community.” —
EU and WHO Plan Digital Vaccine Passports
The European Union and World Health Organization met in Geneva this week to discuss plans for “future pandemics.” Governments and global organizations still want to control the masses with forced vaccinations despite the utter failure of the mRNA vaccine that did nothing to prevent transmission or infection. Still, the EU and WHO are planning to implement a global digital vaccine passport ahead of “future pandemics.”
The European Union was the mastermind behind the digital vaccine passport. The WHO and EU signed an agreement on November 30, 2022, to ensure transparency and coordination on future health issues. — Armstrong Economics
Our Take: “The international criminal syndicate still wants to control the masses with forced vaccinations despite the complete failure of the mRNA vaccine, which did nothing to prevent transmission or infection. Regardless, the EU and WHO are planning to implement a global digital vaccine passport ahead of the aforementioned ‘future pandemics.’
They seem pretty confident that another pandemic is on its way down the pike.
WHO director-general Tedros Ghebreyesus recently declared that:
‘The threat of another variant emerging that causes new surges of disease and death remains … And the threat of another pathogen emerging with even deadlier potential remains. When the next pandemic comes knocking — and it will — we must be ready to answer decisively, collectively, and equitably.’
The WHO and EU signed an agreement on November 30, 2022, to ensure transparency and coordination on future health issues.
Thierry Breton, EU Commissioner for Internal Market, said:
‘With 80 countries and territories connected to the EU Digital COVID-19 Certificate, the EU has set a global standard. The EU certificate has not only been an important tool in our fight against the pandemic, but has also facilitated international travel and tourism. I am pleased that the WHO will build on the privacy-preserving principles and cutting-edge technology of the EU certificate to create a global tool against future pandemics.’
Despite the very real push for a digital vaccine passport, many less informed and less engaged individuals in America believe it's no more than conspiracy theory. Fortunately, the WHO has been very upfront about its intentions and recently issued a press release explaining the future of digital passports that will ‘help facilitate global mobility,’ or in other words, limit the freedom of movement for the masses.
One of the primary objectives of this push has been to cement the concept of ‘public health’ in the mass mind and to use it as a conduit for superseding national and personal sovereignty. They want to normalize the idea of marrying your biometric data to your digital identification. One of the key elements in the European Union’s work against the COVID-19 pandemic has been digital COVID-19 certificates. To facilitate free movement within its borders, the EU swiftly established interoperable COVID-19 certificates (entitled ‘EU Digital COVID-19 Certificate’ or ‘EU DCC’.)
Now, the WHO is signaling that it wants the entire world to adopt vaccine digital passports:
‘To help strengthen global health preparedness in the face of growing health threats, WHO is establishing a global digital health certification network which builds upon the solid foundations of the EU DCC framework, principles and open technologies. With this collaboration, WHO will facilitate this process globally under its own structure with the aim to allow the world to benefit from convergence of digital certificates. This includes standard-setting and validation of digital signatures to prevent fraud. In doing so, WHO will not have access to any underlying personal data, which would continue to be the exclusive domain of governments.’
The press release ends by saying they will be particularly targeting low and middle-income countries. The poorer nations of the world will once again be guinea pigs for the ruling class.” —
California Lawmakers Honor 'Drag Nun' and Porn Director for 'Work in the Community'
The California Legislature on Monday honored an anti-Catholic drag queen and porn director who goes by the name "Sister Roma."
Far-left state senator Scott Wiener (D.) invited "Sister Roma," whose real name is Michael Williams, to the Legislature's Pride Month celebration, saying he was "proud of Sister Roma and her work in the community." Democratic lawmakers "clapped, whooped, and cheered, giving Roma a prolonged standing ovation," the Sacramento Bee reported. — The Washington Free Beacon
Our Take: “Truly, is this what matters in society?
California has become as appalling, without shame and amoral as it gets. Or has it?
While lawmakers pay homage, these so-called ‘Drag Nuns’ have sparked extreme backlash in California communities. The L.A. Dodgers pride night debacle wrought outrage from many in Los Angeles and beyond, with push-back coming from celebrities, baseball players and fans alike.
Moving along, what exactly does the adult film director do for the community? I imagine this leaves many well-meaning and charitable people and organizations unrecognized.
California politicians are furthering this agenda of madness. The people of California, however, are showing signs of becoming increasingly fed up. Covid mandates placed on children was the start. Now, the hypersexualization of children is being met with heavy resistance in the Golden State. This brings hope and light at the end of the tunnel.
Maybe it had to be this way in order for we, the people, to finally say, ‘Enough is enough’. People are tired of the agenda. California is in full decline. Businesses are leaving, lawlessness is rampant and homelessness is everywhere. The state’s infrastructure is crumbling. Drugs poison the populace, education standards are on the floor, and the state is in the hands of a Democrat super-majority who are afflicted with decadent ineptitude and corruption.
This is what people require to wake up! California needs a change; it’s up to the people of this state.” — Johnny Q
Chris Christie says he’s ‘struggled with my weight for 20 years’ after Trump’s ‘all-you-can-eat buffet’ taunt
Former New Jersey governor Chris Christie on Wednesday opened up about his “20-year” struggle with his weight after former President Donald Trump poked fun at the girth of the Garden State politician.
Christie, who launched his presidential campaign in New Hampshire on Tuesday, said Trump was acting like a “child” by posting a doctored video that purported to show Christie making the announcement at an all-you-can-eat buffet.
“Breaking news… I have struggled with my weight for 20 years,” Christie wrote. “What I haven’t struggled with is my character. I’ll put that up against Donald Trump’s any day. If that’s the best he’s got, then he’s lost his fastball.”
Christie also compared Trump to “a spoiled baby” who squandered an opportunity to make the country better. — The NY Post
Our Take: “In the most ridiculous story of the week, Chris Christie is claiming victim status due to being fat. He’s serious, and it’s Trump’s fault. Unfortunately, I burned my bingo card a while ago, and I can’t remember if I had ‘It’s Trump’s fault I’m fat’ as a 2024 campaign platform on there or not.
Christie claiming victim status is hilarious, considering he ‘won’ the NJ governorship in 2010 by assuming a bull-in-china-shop persona. He’s also a middle aged, white dude — and reportedly hetero — so I can’t imagine his struggle with weight is enough to overcome his immutable intersectional barriers to acceptance. It will be interesting to see if Fat + Trump can get him over the line.
The establishment is getting desperate — and you cannot change my mind about the impact the WGA writer strike is having on the narrative — but Chris Christie has always been desperate. He also has a resume of scandals, from Bridgegate to Beachgate to the fact that, as governor, he spent more than half the year outside his state and was dubbed ‘The Absent Governor.’ According to a recent Monmouth University poll, he’s less popular in the presidential race than Nikki Haley. And she gets woman points.
This is the second campaign launch in recent weeks that felt like a Hail Mary…at launch. Not good, but not surprising since those launching campaigns are talentless swamp creatures. As DeSantis held Christie’s beer this week, I have to conclude that more Americans are waking up to the #Trump2024 inevitability. Magadonia or bust!” —
We hope you enjoyed this brief look back at the major news items you might have missed in this ever-escalating and ever-accelerating news cycle as the Information War continues to rage on around us.
The Badlands Media team will continue to combine our cognitive powers in order to slow things down and find the signal amidst the noise as this series expands.
As always, if you have any thoughts on these news items or the MANY others swirling in the digital ether, drop into the comments below to share them with your fellow Badlanders.
Tom Cruse helped keep Hollywood movies alive with his much delayed Top Gun movie.
Hollywood thanked him by snubbing his efforts and support.
I am, when I’m in a punishment mind set, wanting to thank Hollywood and thus support all their @ strikes forever.
Since 62% of whole USA nation supports Trump now, will it be over 65% or 70% by the end of the month? I think so. Buckle up Buttercup!
Hmm... How does one awaken a person from programmed slumber? If I were part of the reigning cabal, what wouldn’t I want known? If I were trying to destroy those who would enslave humanity completely, what nation would I infiltrate first? Why do we see a lie without being able to fully discern truth? When would one use infiltration?