Trump administration can’t move forward with relocating FBI HQ to Reagan Building, judge rules
wtop.comu/linefactor41 — 2 days ago
▲ 23 r/PowerTV
Raq said the last man who tried to push up on me is buried in The Catskills!
I loved that callback to S2! Frank the Inspector tried to proposition her while they were selling work out the Towers. They buried him in the wall 😭, but when the smell became too much, she surprised Kanan with this bonding trip to the Catskills. Meanwhile, it was a front to bury Frank.
I also loved seeing the progression of their business. She had so many connects and business enterprises from the Colombians and the Mob to the Towers and that drug running business with Flossie.
u/linefactor41 — 12 days ago
▲ 102 r/PrinceGeorgesCountyMD
Parks and Planning Commission sues Prince George's County for stealing $39 million to balance the county budget
nbcwashington.comu/linefactor41 — 2 months ago
Sen. Van Hollen warns about outside money for Boafo in congressional race
Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen is warning voters in the open 5th Congressional District race about the millions in special interest money backing state Del. Adrian Boafo.
Millions in super PAC money from groups tied to the cryptocurrency industry and the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC), Van Hollen said, should concern voters in the district that covers parts of Anne Arundel and Prince George’s counties and all of Southern Maryland.
So far, the groups have spent $4.5 million in support of Boafo, Van Hollen said during a streamed news conference.
“Voters need to understand that these groups are not investing in this race out of charity,” he said. “They are spending because they believe the beneficiary of their spending, in this case, one candidate, Adrian Boafo, will be a dependable vote in support of their special interests.
“That is my warning. And my warning is ‘voters beware.’”
Boafo did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
u/Dense_Philosopher501 — 3 months ago
How can we change the tide for Prince George's County politics?
When I speak with others who live in the county, they're unsatisfied with the current political leadership and state of affairs. Corruption, cronyism, and grifting are running rampant in our county. We feel as though we pay high taxes (from both an income and property tax perspective), with nothing to show for it as far as amenities and our streets/highways are filled with litter and unkempt grass.
Aisha Braveboy appointed multiple people with a history of misconduct to various positions within the county (see Darryl Barnes, Shawn Joseph, Leslie Johnson, Samuel Moki).
The council also played "musical chairs" in the last few months, appointing and shuffling people to various positions.
At-Large --> Calvin Hawkins moved to work for Aisha's administration, Wala was appointed to At-Large.
District 4 --> Ingrid Watson, married to State Sen. Ron Watson (who supports data centers), was appointed to the PG Economic Development Commission, with no prior experience. Ingrid has been the subject of scrutiny because she did not actually live in District 4. The council appointed Tim Adams, former ineffective Bowie Mayor.
District 6 --> Wala moved to the At-Large position in January (now wants to run for Congress). Aisha recommended her unqualified scheduling assistant, Danielle Hunter.
Ed Burroughs III is under scrutiny for hiring his dad, among other things. Wanika Fisher is trying to run for State's Attorney with no prosecutorial experience.
What is the solution to getting these people out of office?
People are screaming "vote them out" with no viable alternatives. Honestly, it feels like we're in an echo chamber.
People don't want to volunteer for the campaigns of better candidates, they don't want to donate money to the campaigns of others (money wins campaigns, sending out mailers, billboards, and commercials are all expensive), and they want to sit on the internet and complain.
When it's time to vote, they either don't vote or vote for the incumbents. Is it laziness? How can we strategically right the ship politically in our county and bring back ethical leaders who actually want to help their constituents? What strategy did Mamdani use in NYC to beat the system and how can we implement it here?
u/linefactor41 — 3 months ago
Taylor Thomas, Public Information Officer in Sheriff’s office, steals money from taxpayers
Taylor Thomas, Public Information Officer for the Sheriff's office with $120k salary, has been stealing money, using her grant to pay for radio advertising and wedding photography, among other things.
In addition to transactions, they found she paid a $70k salary to the Treasurer of her nonprofit. The name of the treasurer is Romaine McNair (her full name is Romaine Taylor Thomas McNair).
Sydney Harrison (current term-limited councilmember running for at-large) is the one who directed money to her.
She claimed the money would be going to scholarships, she did not award any scholarships.
u/linefactor41 — 3 months ago