American police are usually using their tactical weapons and armor for drug raids, rather than hostage or active shooter situations, according to a new study. There are thousands of SWAT teams — “special weapons and tactics,” known locally as special response teams — across the country, including in Johnson County. The new report from the American Civil Liberties Union harshly criticizes their widespread use and calls for increased restrictions.
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Poll: Clinton takes narrow lead in Iowa
A slim majority of Iowans view Hillary Clinton favorably, despite the former First Lady making herself sparse here over the last six years. Polling data released this week by Quinnipiac University shows Clinton’s support in Iowa leads that of a handful of possible Republican presidential candidates. Clinton has a 52-percent approval rating here, according to […]
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Lyness wins big as Johnson County sees highest primary turnout since 2006
Contests for this fall’s elections are set following primaries across Iowa on Tuesday night. Nearly 13 percent of Johnson County voters turned out to nominate county…
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Wonkette: You’re not going to believe this, but James O’Keefe’s ‘sting’ may have been deceptively edited
Hey, remember yesterday, when superjournalist James O’Keefe proved beyond a shadow of a doubt that hypocrite “environmentalist” Ed Begley Jr…
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Wonkette: Surprise! Kim Jong-un’s mistress was not executed by wild unicorns, or whatever
Now for a sexxxy update on famed North Korean sex god Kim Jong-un and his sexy romps with the sexiest hotties his country has to offer. Last summer…
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Wonkette: In South Carolina, this one weird law lets anyone command the National Guard
Across our great nation, there are a whole lot of funny dumb laws. For example, the internet will tell you that in Boise, Idaho, it’s illegal to fish from the…
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Wonkette: Michael Grimm did not have sexual relations with that woman, commit perjury, wire fraud, tax evasion
We were pretty excited yesterday reading about the impending indictment of Rep. Michael Grimm (R-Staten Island, FUCK YOU BUDDY!) on federal…
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Wonkette: Roid rage Rep. Michael Grimm indicted, will not resign to spend more time with his lawyers
We have had a great time the last few months laughing at the crusading Staten Island congressman Rep. Michael Grimm (R-Roid Rage) as he…
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Wonkette: Heroic Koch brothers save nashville from dystopian nightmare of rapid transit
Here’s some welcome news! In addition to fighting to keep America safe from the nightmare of health insurance, sending out fishwives…
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Wonkette: Arizona Leg. throws extra $1 million at private prison company because lobbyists asked real nicely
This seems like a useful way to create jobs and keep people safe from crime: the Arizona Legislature included almost $1 million extra in the budget…
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Wonkette: Donald Trump outraged that Barack Obama has revealed existence of NYC to our enemies
So here is your nontroversy of the afternoon: Donald Trump is furious that Barack Obama has mentioned the possibility of a terrorist nuclear attack….
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Wonkette: Obama meets new Pope, converts him To Islam
Did you all know Barack Obama is gallivanting around the world, telling the Hague he is going to blow up Manhattan we think (?) and then jetting off to see his fellow communist, New Pope, Francis I? Who does he think he is? Russell Crowe? We did not even know our Barry was gone, since all the […]
