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Was Jan. 6 “insurrection” worse than the post-Floyd “insurrection” against police, and law and order?

Posted on January 10, 2022January 10, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Was Jan. 6 “insurrection” worse than the post-Floyd “insurrection” against police, and law and order?
Was Jan. 6 “insurrection” worse than the post-Floyd “insurrection” against police, and law and order?

Was Jan. 6 “insurrection” worse than the post-Floyd “insurrection” against police, and law and order? President Biden and Democrats are calling the 5 hours of violence by 1,200 of the 35,000 plus protestors at the Capitol an “insurrection,” but was that a worse “insurrection” than the three months of violence that destroyed thousands of businesses…

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Media hypocrisy in their coverage of DC Protests versus BLM protests

Posted on January 7, 2021July 13, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Media hypocrisy in their coverage of DC Protests versus BLM protests
Media hypocrisy in their coverage of DC Protests versus BLM protests

Media hypocrisy in their coverage of DC Protests versus BLM protests Ray Hanania tears into the hypocrisy of the mainstream news media which is playing politics with the DC protests in his podcast, “Ray Hanania on Politics.” Click this link to listen to the podcast or use the widget below to play it on this…

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Hanania joins podcaster Marc Sims on Chicago and National politics

Posted on August 13, 2020August 13, 2020 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Hanania joins podcaster Marc Sims on Chicago and National politics
Hanania joins podcaster Marc Sims on Chicago and National politics

Hanania joins podcaster Marc Sims on Chicago and National politics Podcaster Marc Sims discusses the challenges facing Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot in fighting rising crime  and how the gun violence can be addressed effectively during his podcast, “Just a Few Questions.” Hanania and Sims also talk about the battle between President Donald Trump and Joe…

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Reflecting on the past week’s violence

Posted on July 24, 2020July 13, 2021 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Reflecting on the past week’s violence
Reflecting on the past week’s violence

Reflecting on the past week’s violence The Black Lives Matter protestors should be held accountable for the violence of many of those who participated. Although supporting Black Lives is a just cause, the organizers failed to take responsibility for the widespread violence, looting, arson and shootings that took place in the midsts of their protests….

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Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot lets everyone down

Posted on June 17, 2020June 17, 2020 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot lets everyone down
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot lets everyone down

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot lets everyone down Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot puts her own personal agenda ahead of the safety of not only the citizens of Chicago but all of Cook County in a selfish political display that jeopardizes the safety of everyone who doesn’t embrace violence. Lightfoot has done nothing to prosecute the looters…

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Ford Encourages Governor to Hold Moment of Silence against Hate and Racism

Posted on June 10, 2020June 10, 2020 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Ford Encourages Governor to Hold Moment of Silence against Hate and Racism
Ford Encourages Governor to Hold Moment of Silence against Hate and Racism

Ford Encourages Governor to Hold Moment of Silence against Hate and Racism With residents across the state coming together to stand against racism and police brutality, state Rep. La Shawn K. Ford, D-Chicago, is calling on Gov. J.B. Pritzker to lower the state’s flags and to call for an 8 minute and 46 second moment…

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When will people in Chicago get serious about violence?

Posted on August 8, 2018November 29, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on When will people in Chicago get serious about violence?
When will people in Chicago get serious about violence?

When will people in Chicago get serious about violence? Organized protests may bring attention to the problem of neighborhood violence. But if community homeowners and families don’t stand up to the violence in their own community, they can’t make a difference and violence will continue. The past weekend when Chicago saw 74 brutal shootings and…

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Pfleger publicity stunts do nothing to stop violence

Posted on July 13, 2018February 20, 2020 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Pfleger publicity stunts do nothing to stop violence
Pfleger publicity stunts do nothing to stop violence

Pfleger publicity stunts do nothing to stop violence Father Pfleger organized a protest of community residents and activists to block traffic on the Dan Ryan Expressway recently to protest increasing gang violence. But are the protests good for the community or his own personal interests. What he should be doing is helping residents to stand…

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Super Bowl rejects AMVETs Ad urging players to stand during anthem

Posted on January 31, 2018September 25, 2018 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Super Bowl rejects AMVETs Ad urging players to stand during anthem

Super Bowl rejects AMVETs Ad urging players to stand during anthem AMVETS follows up rejected #PleaseStand ad with PSA the NFL doesn’t want you to see. AMVETS (American Veterans) is a non-partisan, volunteer-led organization formed by World War II veterans of the United States military. It advocates for its members as well as for causes…

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The disgraceful conduct of American athletes

Posted on September 27, 2017November 29, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on The disgraceful conduct of American athletes
The disgraceful conduct of American athletes

The disgraceful conduct of American athletes I don’t believe athletes who refuse to stand during the National Anthem are refusing on moral grounds. They’re selfish, unpatriotic. #NFLSOB Everyone should stand during the Pledge of Allegiance and for the National Anthem. And if they want to protest, do it someplace else. But most American athletes are…

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Charlottesville group “Unite the Right” blame government for violence

Posted on August 16, 2017 By Ray Hanania 2 Comments on Charlottesville group “Unite the Right” blame government for violence

Charlottesville group “Unite the Right” blame government for violence Charlottesville, Virginia – Jason Kessler, the organizer of the “Unite the Right” rally, has disavowed the political violence that resulted in the death of at least one person and the injuries of many others. “The blame for today’s violence lies primarily with Charlottesville government officials and…

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