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  • Dali cargo ship suffered 'severe electrical problem' while docked in Baltimore days prior to bridge collapse crash that saw it suffer 'total power failure, loss of engine failure', port worker says

    03/27/2024 12:53:12 PM PDT · by rxsid · 138 replies
    dailymail.co.uk ^ | 03.27.2024 | LAURA PARNABY
    Dali cargo ship suffered 'severe electrical problem' while docked in Baltimore days prior to bridge collapse crash that saw it suffer 'total power failure, loss of engine failure', port worker saysThe Dali cargo ship which smashed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge suffered a 'severe electrical problem' while docked in Baltimore days before, according to a port worker. Julie Mitchell, co-administrator of Container Royalty, a company which tracks cargo, told CNN the ship was anchored at the port for at least 48 hours prior to the deadly crash. 'And those two days, they were having serious power outages… they had...
  • Treasury Sec. Janet Yellen walks back Biden's declaration that taxpayers will cover the cost of a new Key Bridge in Baltimore:

    03/27/2024 10:16:00 AM PDT · by McGruff · 37 replies
    "My expectation would be that ultimately there'll be insurance payments." 30 second video at link. Bonus clip: RNC Research @RNCResearch Treasury Sec. Janet Yellen claims Biden's priority is "getting the cost of living down" and "lowering energy prices." FACT: Overall prices are up 18.6%, electricity costs are up 28.4%, and gas prices are up 48% since Biden took office. https://twitter.com/RNCResearch/status/1773031172810961263
  • Maryland governor calls for ‘full accountability’ in bridge collapse

    03/27/2024 9:51:06 AM PDT · by ChicagoConservative27 · 92 replies
    The Hill ^ | 03/27/2024 | RASHAD SIMMONS
    Maryland Governor Wes Moore (D) on Wednesday called for “full accountability” following the collapse of the Francis Key Scott Bridge in Baltimore that left six people presumed dead. Moore said on CNN there “needs to be a full and thorough investigation.” “What led up to this? What made the ship lose power? What made them lose the ability to be ability to steer the ship? Do we have the right infrastructure that’s in place to be able to protect the people of our state,” he said. “So I think there needs to be a full reckoning, a full accountability, and...
  • 'DEI' to Blame for Baltimore Key Bridge Tragedy, According to Utah Republican

    03/27/2024 7:52:29 AM PDT · by george76 · 69 replies
    Western Journal ^ | March 26, 2024 | Jack Davis
    A Republican candidate for governor of Utah has linked diversity, equity, and inclusion to the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore. The bridge collapsed early Tuesday after the cargo ship Dali drifted into a bridge support. Among the reactions that looked past the immediate cause, state Rep. Phil Lyman appeared to indicate that the makeup of the commissioners for the Port of Baltimore was a factor in the incident. Lyman is challenging Gov. Spencer Cox for the Republican nomination... This is what happens when you have Governors who prioritize diversity over the wellbeing and security of citizens,”...
  • 8 states are planning to BAN the sale of gas-powered cars entirely - after Biden unveiled ambitious plans to phase them out by 2032 (usual suspects)

    03/26/2024 5:22:38 AM PDT · by vespa300 · 85 replies
    Daily Mail UK ^ | 3/26/2024 | Tilly Armstrong
    At least eight states are planning to ban the sale of new gas-powered cars in the next decade - and others are considering joining them. Only zero-emission vehicles can be sold in participating states beginning from the 2035 model year, according to the Advanced Clean Cars II legislation. The rule, which was first adopted by California, means that automakers and dealerships would be banned from selling new gas cars in these states from that point onwards.
  • Watch live: News conference on Baltimore’s Key Bridge collapse

    03/26/2024 7:11:09 AM PDT · by hardspunned · 16 replies
    Baltimore Sun ^ | 3/26/24 | Baltimore Sun
    Team Baltimore, Team Maryland, FBI investigating, Buttiboy coming to the rescue.
  • Rescuers scramble to save dozens including 20 construction workers after Baltimore's colossal Key Bridge collapsed when container ship crashed into it flinging 'multiple' cars and a semi-truck into the river amid fears of mass casualties

    03/26/2024 5:26:30 AM PDT · by Morgana · 101 replies
    Daily Mail UK ^ | March 26, 2024 | Paul Farrell
    Rescue workers in Baltimore are working furiously in an attempt to save the lives of dozens of people who were plunged into the frigid waters of the Patapsco River when the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed after being hit by a container ship. Initial reports indicate that at least a dozen cars hit the 47 degree water in addition to a 20 or so construction workers who were working on the bridge at the time. The workers were pouring concrete on to the bridge at the time of crash. At the first press conference around 6:30 am, Baltimore Fire Chief...
  • Nautically speaking, What is the difference between an “allision” and a “colllison”?

    03/26/2024 4:26:54 AM PDT · by MeanWestTexan · 43 replies
    United States Code ^ | March 23, 2024 | Jones Act, USCA
    The nautical definition of an “allision “ is “the running of one ship upon an object that is stationary., such as a bridge, oil rig, or anchored ship. The distinction between it and a ‘collision’ is that in the latter, both objects (then, generally ships) are moving. Under Maritime law, the moving ship is presumed at fault in an allision. Further, under the Jones Act, persons injured in an allision are automatically due compensation, as are their families, Given the accident today, I figured Freeper vocabulary needed expansion.
  • A shipping container struck a bridge support in Baltimore, Maryland, causing its collapse into the harbor. Multiple vehicles and 20 people fell in.

    03/26/2024 3:54:58 AM PDT · by davikkm · 82 replies
    The morning silence shattered as the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore met its unexpected fate, crumbling into the sea in a breathtaking cascade of steel and concrete. The collision, captured in a chilling livestream, unfolded with surreal intensity as a towering cargo ship collided with one of the bridge's support beams. Smoke billowed from the vessel, mingling with the chaos as emergency responders raced against time to rescue 20 people plunged into the icy waters below. In the digital realm, the shocking footage spread like wildfire, triggering a wave of disbelief and concern across social media platforms. The Maryland...
  • The Francis Scott Key Bridge Collapse in Baltimore, Maryland

    03/25/2024 11:45:29 PM PDT · by Drago · 759 replies
    X/Twitter ^ | 03/25/2024 | @sentdefender
    The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, Maryland which crosses the Patapsco River has reportedly Collapsed within the last few minutes after being Struck by a Large Container Ship
  • Baltimore faces severe policing shortages, leaving neighborhoods underserved and calls unanswered.

    03/25/2024 2:47:32 PM PDT · by davikkm · 33 replies
    Baltimore is in the throes of a policing apocalypse, and the situation is nothing short of apocalyptic. Last week, just THREE police officers were left to patrol an entire district teeming with 61,000 residents. Let that sink in. Calls for help, including reports of child assault, are going unanswered because the police simply can't keep up. It's a dire state of affairs when law enforcement is unable to respond to the most basic calls for assistance. Adding insult to injury, the department is now forced to postpone police training in a desperate bid to address the severe shortages. But how...
  • MD House Bill 1515

    03/25/2024 8:49:01 AM PDT · by conservativesister · 10 replies
    Maryland House Bill 1515 will tax all services!!! Call a plumber, painter, electrician, real estate, etc. Add 5% Call your representatives and tell them to vote NO Another reason not to live in MD
  • Maryland town suspends its entire police force, leaving residents to wonder why

    03/23/2024 7:16:52 PM PDT · by george76 · 56 replies
    Fox News ^ | March 21, 2024 | Lawrence Richard
    The small town of Ridgely, located on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, announced it was suspending officers of the Ridgely Police Department ... A largely unexplained decision by a Maryland town to suspend its entire police force has left residents shocked, skeptical and on edge. The small town of Ridgely, located on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, announced it was suspending officers of the Ridgely Police Department, leaving other public safety agencies to fill the void. But the town’s residents remain entirely in the dark about why it was being shut down. "What’s very concerning is that they didn’t communicate with us in an...
  • Maryland Democrat Rep. David Trone Uses Racial Slur: ‘Republican #@$@;::’

    03/22/2024 5:34:35 PM PDT · by ChicagoConservative27 · 36 replies
    Breitbart ^ | 03/22/2024 | OLIVIA RONDEAU
    Maryland Democrat Senate frontrunner Rep. David Trone has apologized for using a racial slur during a House meeting, claiming he simply misspoke. Trone, a member of Congress since 2019, was talking about tax policies with Office of Budget and Management Director Shalanda Young — a black woman — when he uttered the word: “+-&_$$$.” The term has been used insultingly towards black people for over 100 years, according to the Online Etymology Dictionary. “So this Republican $#@-:&&, that, you know, it’s the tax rate that’s stopping business investment, it’s just completely faulty by people who have never run a business,”...
  • The Morning Briefing: Bobulinski Plays Rough With Dems Raskin, Goldman, and AOC

    03/21/2024 7:36:44 AM PDT · by george76 · 14 replies
    PJ Media ^ | MARCH 21, 2024 | Stephen Kruiser
    The quest to ascertain the extent of the shady sleaze that Hunter Biden got into when Pops was Barack Obama's Number Two continued on Capitol Hill on Wednesday. Hunter's former business associate Tony Bobulinski was before the House ... Hunter Biden wasn't there. After insisting that he wanted to publicly clear his name, he's gotten rather shy. Bobulinski was quite ready to roll, however. He is now very familiar with the smear machine that the Democrats fire up when the Big Guy and his boy need to be protected. He gave them a strong dose of truth, which can cause...
  • Larry Hogan leads Democratic Senate hopefuls by double digits in Maryland

    03/21/2024 1:02:15 AM PDT · by RandFan · 20 replies
    The Hill / MSN ^ | March 20 | Story by Julia Mueller
    Republican Senate candidate and former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan is leading his Democratic rivals running for outgoing Sen. Ben Cardin’s (D-Md.) seat by double digits, new polling shows. A Washington Post-University of Maryland (UMD) poll, released Wednesday, found Hogan leading Rep. David Trone (D-Md.) 49 percent to 37 percent in a 2024 hypothetical match-up. The former governor also leads Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks (D) 50 percent to 36 percent, per the survey. About 15 percent of Maryland voters were undecided in either hypothetical race. Trone is leading Alsobrooks by 7 points in the primary race, but roughly 4...
  • WaPo Poll: Republican Senate Candidate Larry Hogan Leads Democrats by Double Digits in Blue Maryland

    03/20/2024 4:33:51 PM PDT · by ChicagoConservative27 · 48 replies
    Breitbart ^ | 03/20/2024 | Nick Gilbertson
    Gov. Larry Hogan (R-MD) enjoys double-digit leads over both of Maryland’s Democrat U.S. Senate candidates in hypothetical general election matchups, according to a poll. The Washington Post-University of Maryland poll, published Wednesday, found the moderate Republican dominating both Rep. David Trone (D-MD) and Prince George’s County Commissioner Angela Alsobrooks (D) in separate matchups.
  • Principal Lied To Punish Jewish Teacher Who Reported Muslim Student For Praising Hitler

    03/19/2024 1:02:34 PM PDT · by Twotone · 12 replies
    The Daily Wire ^ | March 18, 2024 | Luke Rosiak
    A Maryland school system knowingly used false information to discipline a Jewish teacher in response to her reporting to her principal that at a pro-Palestinian walkout — which the principal called “fantastic” — students praised Adolph Hitler and called for the death of Jews. The Daily Wire reported in January that Paint Branch High School Principal Pam Krawczel gave excused absences to students to walk out of class in protest of Israel, and praised them even after the Muslim Student Association (MSA) faculty sponsor informed her that some made violent and genocidal remarks. In response, Krawczel falsely suggested that the...
  • Larry Hogan (Never-Trumper, former Maryland governor and current candidate for US Senate) Harbored A Pedophile In His Home, Defended Him After Arrest

    03/15/2024 6:11:24 PM PDT · by E. Pluribus Unum · 21 replies
    Slingshot.News ^ | March 14, 2024 | Troy Smith
    When Larry Hogan won his gubernatorial election in the State of Maryland back in 2014, he became just the second Republican Governor to win in the State of Maryland in 50 years. The first governor, who had won election 2002, was Bob Ehrlich, for whom Hogan served as Appointment Secretary. As appointment secretary, Hogan controlled all gubernatorial appointments in the State of Maryland from 2003-2007, creating a tremendous opportunity for Hogan to make political inroads.Hogan’s election was covered nationally as one of the largest upsets of the 2014 Election cycle, as Hogan defeated Lt. Governor Anthony Brown for the position....
  • Illegal migrant charged with assaulting girls at Maryland church was deported twice: ICE

    03/14/2024 6:41:18 AM PDT · by george76 · 30 replies
    Fox News ^ | March 14, 2024 | Michael Dorgan
    Ervin Jeovany Alfaro Lopez has been charged with sexually abusing four girls at a church in Maryland... An illegal migrant from El Salvador who has been twice deported from the U.S. was this week charged with more than 20 counts of sex abuse and sex offenses of minors during his time working as a church teacher in Maryland. Ervin Jeovany Alfaro Lopez, 33, was arrested on Monday by the Montgomery County Department of Police on charges including sex abuse of a minor. The incidents allegedly took place between 2016 and 2018 at a Derwood church located in the 15700 block...