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Friday Aug 28, 2015
Friday Aug 28, 2015
- In questions over Shaun King’s race, activists see challenge to Black Lives Matter movement. Conservative idiots see this as a big issue. Why? Because they’ve got nothing else in their quiver.
- Virginia TV reporter and photographer shot during live broadcast. Yet another instance of the wrong person having access to guns. In this case, it’s allegedly a former employee.
- Louisiana state trooper is killed in shooting at traffic stop. Yes, cop’s lives matter too, and if no one else will say anything about the loss of a life, we will!
- As Donald Trump and Jorge Ramos clash, Latino news media airs its offense. So should blacks, Jews, Asians, and everybody else of good will. That’s just in case Trump actually runs through the primaries.
- Speaking of immigration,
- Asian congresswomen: Bush’s anchor baby comments prove he’s unfit for presidency. Not just JEB…ANYBODY who has a policy of gutting the 14th Amendment is totally unfit. I do have a solution to this nonsense, however.
- Signs, long unheeded, now point to risks in US economy. We Americans are such cockeyed optimists. Yet recent market gyrations could spell trouble, even for average people with no money in markets.
- Marcy Borders, subject of iconic 9/11 dust lady photo dies after battle with stomach cancer. Yet more proof, if any is needed, that the entire area around the World Trade Center was toxic. Marcy Borders was only 42.
- Black women kicked off NAPA wine tour train get apology from CEO after hashtag #Laughing While Black goes viral. Would there have been an apology without the exposure? Probably not.
- Aggressive panhandling costumed characters spread from Times Square to the Battery, Coney Island, sparking turf war, The media in this town are perpetrating the biggest fraud in years in making this a life or death story. And the mayor and governor, in trying to find some flimsy reason to ban the Denudas, are no better than those trying to gut the 14th Amendment.
- Bill de Blasio claims people ‘not buying the hype’ of his bad press. He better be careful, lest they do sometime closer to election day.
Wednesday Aug 12, 2015
Wednesday Aug 12, 2015
Today on The Mark Riley Show, Mark discusses these topics:
Marissa Janae Johnson doesn’t give a f@*k if protest at Bernie Sanders rally drives people away. Short response: she should give a f@*k. Yes, intervention at rally helped spark a conversation about progressives, race, and police brutality, yet in my opinion, it was the wrong conversation.
New poll out of New Hampshire has Bernie Sanders ahead of Hillary Clinton. Yes, its early, but this is significant. Now if he can just be more inclusive and diverse in terms of his outreach, he could be dangerous.
Arlington, Texas officer is fired in fatal shooting of Christian Taylor. Yes, you can disrupt a rally and spark a conversation, but you can’t stop the police killing of unarmed, mainly young black men. That takes more than conversations or interventions.
Video allegedly shows Tyrone Harris drawing gun before being shot by St. Louis County police. Questions abound in terms of this police shooting, and they start with whether the young man was actually intending to shoot anyone. As to the question of a gun, how come there were 4 “Oath Keepers” running around Ferguson carrying firearms, and none of them, got shot? To wit:
Armed white “Oath Keepers” descend on Ferguson, will definitely calm things down. Nuff said!
Cleveland woman found in jail cell tells prison officers “I don’t want to die in your cell” hours earlier in video. Seems Raikina Jones was prescribed some serious meds, and there are questions about whether authorities at the jail where she was did anything to see she got them. One thing we do know, because it’s on video. She told them.
Reporting on Iran, Jewish paper sees no plot to destroy Israel. The plot to destroy Israel has been the centerpiece of opposition to the Iran nuclear deal. There will be some who dismiss the Forward article as propaganda, but are people so sure?
Cuomo vs. de Blasio: Who wears the Big Boy pants? The Legionnaires’ Disease outbreak in the Bronx is the latest situation to expose fissures in the relationship between the NYC Mayor and the NY Governor. This follows disputes over charter schools and Uber. They’ve apparently kissed and made up in the latest flap, but that doesn’t mean there won’t be future fights. The Mayor needs to get his messaging act together, before he jeopardizes his chances of being re-elected in two years.
After two killers fled, New York prisoners say, beatings were next. If these allegations are true, w ill anyone be held to account? Unfortunately, law enforcement and prosecutors don’t always take the word of convicted criminals all that seriously. And that needs to change.
Cops blame end of stop and frisk for fewest gun seizures in eight years. The end of stop and frisk has been blamed for a lot of things. This is just the latest.
Wednesday Aug 05, 2015
Wednesday Aug 05, 2015
In year since searing death, Ferguson sees uneven change. Yes, there has been change, but how substantial has it been? Did it take the death of Michael Brown to bring about that change?
Another exoneration in Brooklyn brings total since last year to 14. DA Ken Thompson deserves the credit for this, but it also begs the question, what was the Das office doing before he got there?
In Congress, Obama begins campaign for Iran nuclear deal. His efforts are both public and private. However, when people talk about a better deal, just how do they think they’ll get it? Back out of this one, do they really think the Iranians will come back to the table?
The Voting Rights Act at 50. Back in the day, when people would warn against the erosion of the Act, I was one of those who thought they were overreacting. I was wrong. The attacks on the Voting Rights Act teaches us we must remain vigilant, lest someone try and take what was won at a terrible price.
John Kasich is in, Rick Perry is out in first Republican debate. The whole concept of upper and lower tiers is anti democratic on its face. And to use polling??? Nothing more than a means to generate money.
A belated look at New York’s cooling towers, prime suspect in Legionnaires outbreak. No matter what the suspect, the City should have been quicker to act and inspect the towers, if that’s where they suspect it comes from.
Synthetic marijuana gives people abnormal strength, makes them dangerous: NYPD. Leaving aside the similarities to the reefer scare of the early 20th century, this K2 looks like a problem. The place to stop it is at the point of sale, pure and simple.
Bar owner eliminated tips, raised prices and started paying everyone $15 dollars an hour. This was in Portland, Oregon where the cost of living is very high. Do you think it’s a good idea? He did it immediately, not in increments like politicians do.
The restrictions journalists agreed to in order to attend the Koch brothers’ conference. You don’t really want to ask why they agreed, do you?
Jeb!: “I’m not sure we need a half billion dollars for women’s health issues. He’s moonwalking backward, but this one’s going to hurt him.
Horrific bad factory farmers can’t put you in jail for exposing them no more. No more AG-Gag? Time to celebrate!
Wednesday Aug 05, 2015
Wednesday Aug 05, 2015
In year since searing death, Ferguson sees uneven change. Yes, there has been change, but how substantial has it been? Did it take the death of Michael Brown to bring about that change?
Another exoneration in Brooklyn brings total since last year to 14. DA Ken Thompson deserves the credit for this, but it also begs the question, what was the Das office doing before he got there?
In Congress, Obama begins campaign for Iran nuclear deal. His efforts are both public and private. However, when people talk about a better deal, just how do they think they’ll get it? Back out of this one, do they really think the Iranians will come back to the table?
The Voting Rights Act at 50. Back in the day, when people would warn against the erosion of the Act, I was one of those who thought they were overreacting. I was wrong. The attacks on the Voting Rights Act teaches us we must remain vigilant, lest someone try and take what was won at a terrible price.
John Kasich is in, Rick Perry is out in first Republican debate. The whole concept of upper and lower tiers is anti democratic on its face. And to use polling??? Nothing more than a means to generate money.
A belated look at New York’s cooling towers, prime suspect in Legionnaires outbreak. No matter what the suspect, the City should have been quicker to act and inspect the towers, if that’s where they suspect it comes from.
Synthetic marijuana gives people abnormal strength, makes them dangerous: NYPD. Leaving aside the similarities to the reefer scare of the early 20th century, this K2 looks like a problem. The place to stop it is at the point of sale, pure and simple.
Bar owner eliminated tips, raised prices and started paying everyone $15 dollars an hour. This was in Portland, Oregon where the cost of living is very high. Do you think it’s a good idea? He did it immediately, not in increments like politicians do.
The restrictions journalists agreed to in order to attend the Koch brothers’ conference. You don’t really want to ask why they agreed, do you?
Jeb!: “I’m not sure we need a half billion dollars for women’s health issues. He’s moonwalking backward, but this one’s going to hurt him.
Horrific bad factory farmers can’t put you in jail for exposing them no more. No more AG-Gag? Time to celebrate!
Wednesday Aug 05, 2015
Wednesday Aug 05, 2015
In year since searing death, Ferguson sees uneven change. Yes, there has been change, but how substantial has it been? Did it take the death of Michael Brown to bring about that change?
Another exoneration in Brooklyn brings total since last year to 14. DA Ken Thompson deserves the credit for this, but it also begs the question, what was the Das office doing before he got there?
In Congress, Obama begins campaign for Iran nuclear deal. His efforts are both public and private. However, when people talk about a better deal, just how do they think they’ll get it? Back out of this one, do they really think the Iranians will come back to the table?
The Voting Rights Act at 50. Back in the day, when people would warn against the erosion of the Act, I was one of those who thought they were overreacting. I was wrong. The attacks on the Voting Rights Act teaches us we must remain vigilant, lest someone try and take what was won at a terrible price.
John Kasich is in, Rick Perry is out in first Republican debate. The whole concept of upper and lower tiers is anti democratic on its face. And to use polling??? Nothing more than a means to generate money.
A belated look at New York’s cooling towers, prime suspect in Legionnaires outbreak. No matter what the suspect, the City should have been quicker to act and inspect the towers, if that’s where they suspect it comes from.
Synthetic marijuana gives people abnormal strength, makes them dangerous: NYPD. Leaving aside the similarities to the reefer scare of the early 20th century, this K2 looks like a problem. The place to stop it is at the point of sale, pure and simple.
Bar owner eliminated tips, raised prices and started paying everyone $15 dollars an hour. This was in Portland, Oregon where the cost of living is very high. Do you think it’s a good idea? He did it immediately, not in increments like politicians do.
The restrictions journalists agreed to in order to attend the Koch brothers’ conference. You don’t really want to ask why they agreed, do you?
Jeb!: “I’m not sure we need a half billion dollars for women’s health issues. He’s moonwalking backward, but this one’s going to hurt him.
Horrific bad factory farmers can’t put you in jail for exposing them no more. No more AG-Gag? Time to celebrate!
Friday Jul 31, 2015
Friday Jul 31, 2015
Mark discusses these topics on the show today:
Woman found dead in holding cell in Westchester County. This could be something simply tragic, but after Sandra Bland, people have a right to be suspicious. And speaking of Sandra Bland….
Texas authorities release more jailhouse video relating to Sandra Bland case. They spinning as hard as they can, but the fact remains…she should never have been incarcerated, not even for a minute.
Police officer involved in deadly shooting of Samuel Dubose indicted for murder. Yet another case of law enforcement going crazy. Dubose was killed after a traffic stop. How many more???
Afghanistan says Mullah Omar, Taliban leader, died in 2013. What in the world took them so long to figure that out?
Under oath, Donald Trump shows his raw side. This is, I guess, what people like about him, isn’t it? What about the exaggerations of his wealth? And then there’s the lawyer who wanted to nurse her baby.
Fox allows all candidates. No matter polling, into lower tier debate. That’s one way of doing it, but why must there be a lower tier. How about drawing straws?
The real scandal of killing Cecil the Lion: The price. Aside from the Minnesota big game hunter, two Zimbabweans have also been charged. Why do people get such pleasure from killing animals?
Tom Brady “very disappointed” to see Deflategate suspension upheld. Why is NFL commissioner allowed to hear his appeal? What else did people expect? Court is next.
Federal funding needed fpr Gateway Hudson River tunnel: Port Authority. The feds won’t fully fund it, and the PA knows it. Therefore, commuters will continue to endure transit nightmares.
Hundreds of migrants blocked from tunnel into England for second night. Does anyone really understand why this is happening?
Federal prosecutors indict Rep. Chaka Fattah on corruption charges. Is this another case of a good lawmaker gone bad?
Thursday Jul 23, 2015
Thursday Jul 23, 2015
Thursday Jul 09, 2015
Thursday Jul 09, 2015
Lead Stories
NYSE halts trading after major technical glitch. Think they’ll tell the truth about what happened? Don’t be too sure.
Malfunctioning computer network router caused grounding of United flights. What, both in the same morning? Maybe it’s just coincidence. Then again….
Confederate flag’s fate is in hands of polarized South Carolina House. They’re already trying to torpedo getting rid of the flag with amendments. Why do they hold on so tight?
Greece given until Sunday to settle debt crisis or face disaster. Is this really all Greece’s fault? There is some evidence otherwise. Could somebody be trying to kill democracy?
Why Berne Sanders’ momentum is not built to last. Last? A month ago nobody was giving him even a small shot. Don’t believe the hype.
San Francisco murder case exposes lapses in immigration enforcement. True, but that doesn’t mean Mexicans are rapists.
The prosecutor who says Louisiana should kill more people. This is insanity, pure and simple. The man should be removed from office.
Wrongfully convicted man released after 27 years in prison starts new job as paralegal. Not all the stories of exonerated people end up this happy.
Georgia “shop of death” sold guns that killed 2 NYPD officers, Nebraska cop. What, and no license lifted? Is this what people mean by the Second Amendment?
Donald Trump blasts efforts to review contracts he has with NYC, wants city to thanks him for amazing work. Blind lunacy is the only way to describe this man.
The End
Amid new overtime rules, more employers might set e-mail curfew, Maybe their employees will thank them for it.
Thursday Jul 02, 2015
Thursday Jul 02, 2015
Lead Story
Tsipras signals Greece may accept bailout terms. So I have to ask, what’s the difference between Greece stiffing banks and American governors stiffing pension funds? Many of them, including now presidential candidate Chris Christie are doing just that.
Top Stories
Patience spent, de Blasio accuses Cuomo hurting New York City out of revenge. So now their spat is out in the open. When Cuomo began his first term, I asked whether he’d be more interested in making deals with the GOP led Senate than the Democratic controlled Assembly. Now we have our answer. De Blasio’s problem is in the timing.
Independently drawn districts have proved to be more competitive. The Supreme Court ruling exposes that legislators are more interested in incumbent protection than democracy. Who knew?
Black church in South Carolina is latest to burn in South. Racism is alive and well in some quarters of this country. Where is the white Christian outrage?
Right divided, a disciplined left steered the Supreme Court. Well, not really, Sounds good. Some rulings have gone the left’s way, but don’t be fooled. This is still a conservative court.
States snub execution drug approved by Supreme Court. Wait does that mean they took this up for nothing?
Sanitation worker thwarts robbery at Manhattan 7- Eleven. This guy should get a medal. He didn’t have to get involved.
Average home price in Manhattan reaches $1.87 million, a new high. Glad to hear somebody is making out like a bandit.
Uber says proposed freeze on licenses in NY City would limit competition, They’re right on this one. There doesn’t need to be a study to conclude that Manhattan traffic is congested. Uber is only one part of the reason.
Crooked ex-Senator Malcolm Smith sentenced to seven years for bribery. A political career ended over greed, and most of all, stupidity.
The End
Tennessee hardware store owner posts no gays allowed sign on front door. “I’ll never regret this. Wanna bet???
Thursday Jun 25, 2015
Thursday Jun 25, 2015
Lead Story (Charleston Roundup)
Calls to drop Confederate flag spread nationwide. This is nothing more than a safe, easy way to say you’re not racist while not doing anything about racism. Would anybody, Wal-Mart, South Carolina, Mississippi, NASCAR, anybody have even talked about that flag is nine people hadn’t died?
Here’s what the designer of two Confederate flags used during the Civil War had to say about their meaning:
As a people we are fighting maintain the Heaven-ordained supremacy of the white man over the inferior or colored race; a white flag would thus be emblematical of our cause.
William Thompson
Lest we not be clear about what Thompson meant….
As a national emblem, it is significant of our higher cause, the cause of a superior race, and a higher civilization contending against ignorance, infidelity, and barbarism. Another merit in the new flag is, that it bears no resemblance to the now infamous banner of the Yankee vandals.
Yet Thompson’s design isn’t the one we see today. That one was designed by William Porcher Miles, and never represented the Confederate States of America. It was in fact the battle flag of the Army of Virginia under General Robert E. Lee.
Federal hate crime charges likely in South Carolina church shootings. Nice to see the feds are paying attention, and that there’s a desire to call this what it was. More on South Carolina at The End.
Senate vote gives Obama victory on Pacific trade bill. Many folks knew this was coming. If this thing passes, America will come to deeply regret it, and it will be a permanent stain on this president’s legacy.
Tentative deal in Albany would extend rent laws; key issues are unresolved. Plain and simple: Not a great deal. Raising the ceiling on vacancy decontrol by a measly $200 bucks is nothing. Tenants have been sold out!
Freddie Gray’s death was a homicide, autopsy says. This is going to make it that much more difficult to spin this is a way favorable to the cops who stand charged with his death.
New York City settles wrongful conviction casein Brooklyn for $6.25 million.
What, again? How are so many wrongful convictions coming out of one place?
Neighborhood policing to expand across New York, Bratton says. Is this anything like community policing? Where have I heard that before?
Newly minted MBAs are earning more than ever, and working less. Ah, a life of leisure! While working people bust it harder and harder, potential business bloodsuckers are learning their trade early.
Whole Foods chain faces city probe after investigators found worst case of overcharges. You mean Whole Paycheck isn’t good enough. And their corporate ass covering doesn’t even sound credible. Can someone spell Fairway?
Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal is running for president. Take a number, my man, there are a lot of people ahead of you. I say the more, the merrier! Remember, Christie hasn’t announced yet.
The End
South Carolina pol says Charleston victims waited their turn to be shot. This is the most incredible instance of blame the victim I’ve ever seen or heard!