Weekly Update by Mark Armstrong – 30 October 2020

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Greetings from Tyler, The election that determines the long-term state of the world is upon us, and the next four days may seem like an eternity.  That’s assuming we know something concrete by Tuesday night or Wednesday morning.  If some … Read More

Election 2020: Police in cities nationwide bracing for potential unrest in days before, after Nov. 3

Many police departments hoping for the best, planning for the worst around Election Day. The backdrop of a summer of civil unrest in America’s largest cities and the ongoing coronavirus pandemic looms large as motivated voters prepare to submit their ballots for president in … Read More

Weekly Update by Mark Armstrong – 18 September 2020

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Greetings from Tyler, “No, no, no,” said former Secretary of State (under Obama) John Kerry.  If some one thought it would be possible to make peace between Israel and other Arab nations without first satisfying the demands of the Palestinians, … Read More

MSNBC’s Ali Velshi says situation not ‘generally speaking unruly’ while standing outside burning building

An MSNBC journalist attempted to explain that the violence that erupted in Minneapolis on Thursday night was “mostly a protest” despite a building burning right behind him.  Ali Velshi was reporting live from the Twin Cities amid the uproar following the death … Read More

Weekly Update by Mark Armstrong – 31 July 2020

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Greetings from Tyler, Maybe the approaching hurricane will supplant the excited COVID-19 reporting for a couple of days.  That would be a welcome respite.  Every news report begins with “spikes,” “hot-spots” and concerns that some are not doing all they … Read More

California couple charged with a hate crime for painting over Black Lives Matter mural

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A viral video showed the couple in the act. See the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KwoM8Vmrb0U A couple captured on cellphone video painting over a Black Lives Matter street mural installation has been charged with a hate crime over the incident. Black … Read More