The "Loser" seems to be New York Magazine, with its premature cover, thinking Hillary would win!
“I don’t speak because I have the power to speak; I speak because I don’t have the power to remain silent.” Rav Kook z"l
Thursday, November 10, 2016
Newsweek misfires with Clinton cover
I thought they were out of business!!!!
A national recall went out Wednesday for the special “Madame President” issue of Newsweek that was prematurely shipped to stores and newsstands across the country.
At the same time, the publisher of the magazine will rush the “President Trump” version of the commemorative issue to press on Thursday — so it will get to stores next week.
“Like everybody else, we got it wrong,” said Tony Romando, CEO of Topix Media, the Newsweek partner which produces special issues under the popular brand.
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Both a Clinton and a Trump commemorative issue were designed and laid out in advance, but Topix Media, believing late last week that Clinton was likely to win, shipped only the Clinton issue.
The magazine hit stores Tuesday. While retailers were told not to put issues on sale prior to the election, a handful did.
Romando claims only 17 Clinton magazines were sold — out of 125,000 printed and shipped.
“All wholesalers and retailers have been asked to return any issues they have as we need to clear room for [150,000 copies of] the President Trump issue,” Romando said. “We expect it to sell very well as there is obviously a great demand.”
The Barnes & Noble on Union Square that was selling “Madam President” issues Tuesday had none on their shelves Wednesday, according to a clerk in the magazine section, who told The Post he didn’t know if they sold out or were pulled.
Romando said he plans to print more copies of the Trump version because the upset victory would lead to bigger sales.
So much for the Trump slump! Dow hits closing record high as stocks soar and the dollar makes its largest gains since Brexit
Wall Street reached record highs on Wednesday as the markets strengthened and currencies rose after being initially threatened by Donald Trump's election win.
The Dow index closed on 18,586 after rising more than 250 points in what experts described as the biggest market turnaround since the 2008 global financial crisis.
It reached a record high of 18,650 in the afternoon as the dust settled after Tuesday's election result.
The S&P 500 recorded a one month high at around 12pm, the exact time Hillary Clinton delivered her concession speech, and the Nasdaq index also strengthened.
The dollar clawed back its earlier two percent loss after being abandoned by investors who flocked to safe haven currencies including the Japanese Yen and the Euro overnight.
By 1pm on Wednesday, it had reached its highest gain since Brexit, climbing by 1.1 percent in a Bloomberg gauge.
While most other global markets were shaken by overnight losses, Russia was one of the few which showed soaring stock rates.
Wednesday, November 9, 2016
Aron Weider loses Assembly Seat, Kiryas Yoel's Biggest Nightmare!
98th Assembly District
Republican Karl Brabenec overcame a challenge by Democrat Aron Wieder for the 98th state Assembly District seat.
Brabenec, of Deerpark, beat out Wieder with 59 percent of the vote, according to unofficial results from the state Board of Elections. Brabenec was originally elected to the seat in 2014.
Weider, of Spring Valley, appeared on six different ballot lines, and managed to wrest the Conservative line away from Brabenec through a write-in challenge.
Among the top issues in the district, which includes portions of Rockland and Orange counties, was Kiryas Joel’s annexation of land from the Town of Monroe.
Brabenec opposed Kiryas Joel’s move to increase in size, and favored a proposal to create a town of North Monroe that lets both municipalities decide their futures. Wieder, who is former vice president and president of the East Ramapo school board, said the courts should decide — they have so far ruled in favor of the annexation.
The 98th Assembly district includes parts of the villages of Spring Valley, Montebello, Wesley Hills, Monsey and Kaser, and all of the village of Sloatsburg, as well as the Orange County towns of Monroe, Tuxedo, Warwick, Minisink, Greenville and Deerpark.
Trump a True Friend of Israel
Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu congratulated Donald Trump on Wednesday, following his victory in Tuesday’s election.
Netanyahu, who assiduously avoided commenting on the race prior to the vote, called Trump "a true friend” of Israel.
Following criticism by left-leaning media outlets that he had appeared to side with Mitt Romney in 2012, the Prime Minister remained mum on this year’s election, going so far as to order government ministers not to make public statements on the issue.
Netanyahu said he looked forward to working with the 45th President of the United States, adding that the bond between the US and Israel was “ironclad.”
"President-elect Trump is a true friend of the state of Israel, and I look forward to working with him to advance security, stability and peace in our region," Netanyahu said.
"The ironclad bond between the United States and Israel is rooted in shared values, buttressed by shared interests and driven by a shared destiny.”
"I am confident that president-elect Trump and I will continue to strengthen the unique alliance between our two countries and bring it to ever greater heights."
Israeli President Reuven Rivlin also reacted to the news of Trump’s election, congratulating him – and warning him of the challenges he will face once in office.
“I want to congratulate President elect Donald Trump, his family, and all the American people who have once again showed the world it is the greatest democracy.”
“There are many challenges that lie before you as president - at home and around the world. Israel, your greatest ally, stands by you as your friend and partner in turning those challenges into opportunities.”
Rivlin then offered a blessing for the new President-elect, and a wish for increased cooperation between Israel and the US.
“I hope together Israelis and Americans can grow our innovation and cooperation, which are the fruits of liberty, and equality. God bless you Mr. President.”
Satmar & Skver Running Scared Because They Bet On the Wrong Horse
Both Satmar Brothers in collusion with the Skverer, endorsed Crooked Hillary for POTUS! They endorsed someone who voted to hand nuclear weapons to Iran, a country that vowed to wipe Israel off the map, Chas Ve'Sholem! They endorsed a candidate that endorses gay marriage.
The Kapos Friedlander, Nadler and the arrogant Lichtensteins will now crawl under the rock....
The Kapos Friedlander, Nadler and the arrogant Lichtensteins will now crawl under the rock....
But there is a G-d out there that protects Israel and didn't listen to those who "chanfeh" Goyim! Hashem didn't listen to the losing "manhigim" who could care less about 6 million Jews living in Israel and only cared about what it will do for the "moisid" or for New Square or Monroe and Williamsburg!
Now Trump owes them nothing!
Tuesday, November 8, 2016
President Obama to FIRE FBI director James Comey after the election
Monday, November 7, 2016
Reform Jews, Leftist Jews team up with Satmar & Skver to vote for Hillary
Who would believe that Skver and Satmar would be on the same page as leftist and Reform Jews?
Voting for someone who advocates handing nuclear weapons to the Iranian Mullahs, and are strong proponents of having men who claim they are women go into public ladies bathrooms..
Is this the new chassidis shtik to vote with Reform Jews? Or is it all about money?
So for money they will throw 6 million plus Jews living in Israel under the bus, so they could get a couple of zlotes for the moisid!
Sunday, November 6, 2016
Clueless Satmar leaders in Kiryat Yoel tell their followers to vote for Hillary Clinton on November 8.
Leaders of one of the groups of the Satmar anti-Zionist hasidic sect have told their followers to vote for Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton next week.
According to those Satmar leaders, Republican candidate Donald Trump is pro-Israel and works to strengthen the Jewish state, and it is therefore forbidden to vote for him. Satmar believes that it was forbidden to create a Jewish state until the coming of the Messiah as the Talmud says that Jews in exile must not antagonize the non-Jews.
In the notice sent to thousands of hasidim, the group justified their decision on other grounds as well, stating that Clinton "has stood with the haredi sects for several years, when she was First Lady, New York Senator, and Foreign Minister."
A fringe group related to Satmar and often confused with them, known as Neturei Karta, organizes anti-Israel rallies, and often organizes protests at pro-Israel gatherings in the US in which Satmar participates.
2 WOMEN ATTACKED IN MONSEY DRIVEWAYS IN SEPARATE INCIDENTS
Police in Rockland County are investigating two separate incidents involving female victims who were approached from behind by an unknown male subject.
The first incident happened Tuesday on Carmen Court in Chestnut Ridge, while the second happened Thursday on Olympia Lane in Monsey. Both incidents occurred in the driveways of the victims' homes after they exited their vehicles, and both took place between 8:30 p.m and 10 p.m.
The victim in the most recent incident said she isn't sure whether she was followed by a suspect in a car or whether he was lurking in a neighborhood.
"Someone came from behind and attacked me," Chanie Lipschutz said. "He didn't say anything, he just attacked me. And thank God he just let go, because he really could've done anything."
Authorities say he attempted to incapacitate her with ammonia in a surprise assault that took place just steps from her side door.
"She couldn't scream, because he had her mouth covered," husband Pinny Lipschutz said. "He had some type of ammonia or something on his hands. Her eyes were burning, and she said she knew she should fight back, but she couldn't. He had her in such a grip that she couldn't move."
The Lipschutz said something, perhaps a passing car, may have scared off the suspect, who fled without seriously hurting the victim or stealing anything.
"At first we thought that he stole her pocketbook, but she had gone shopping, and the pocketbook was under the bags," Pinny Lipschutz said. "She dropped them and ran into the house."
The unsettling incident happened on a quiet street where the family has lived for 22 years.
"I was born in this town 58 years ago," Lipschutz said. "So it shakes you up when something like this happens in a small town, quiet street."
It is unknown if the incidents are related, but both are being investigated by the Ramapo Police Detective Division with assistance from the Rockland County Sheriff's Department.
Anyone with information is asked to contact authorities.
The first incident happened Tuesday on Carmen Court in Chestnut Ridge, while the second happened Thursday on Olympia Lane in Monsey. Both incidents occurred in the driveways of the victims' homes after they exited their vehicles, and both took place between 8:30 p.m and 10 p.m.
The victim in the most recent incident said she isn't sure whether she was followed by a suspect in a car or whether he was lurking in a neighborhood.
"Someone came from behind and attacked me," Chanie Lipschutz said. "He didn't say anything, he just attacked me. And thank God he just let go, because he really could've done anything."
Authorities say he attempted to incapacitate her with ammonia in a surprise assault that took place just steps from her side door.
"She couldn't scream, because he had her mouth covered," husband Pinny Lipschutz said. "He had some type of ammonia or something on his hands. Her eyes were burning, and she said she knew she should fight back, but she couldn't. He had her in such a grip that she couldn't move."
The Lipschutz said something, perhaps a passing car, may have scared off the suspect, who fled without seriously hurting the victim or stealing anything.
"At first we thought that he stole her pocketbook, but she had gone shopping, and the pocketbook was under the bags," Pinny Lipschutz said. "She dropped them and ran into the house."
The unsettling incident happened on a quiet street where the family has lived for 22 years.
"I was born in this town 58 years ago," Lipschutz said. "So it shakes you up when something like this happens in a small town, quiet street."
It is unknown if the incidents are related, but both are being investigated by the Ramapo Police Detective Division with assistance from the Rockland County Sheriff's Department.
Anyone with information is asked to contact authorities.
Friday, November 4, 2016
Monsey Developers finally get punched in the mouth!
We wrote about this last week but here read about it on Matzav:
We’ve heard it so many times: Nothing can be done about all of the overbuilding in Ramapo. The whole process is corrupt, with builders and developers “somehow” getting variances and approvals that no reasonable person would grant, changing what once was a rural town into Brooklyn North.
It’s not only the loss of aesthetics – the space and natural beauty that many escaped the City to enjoy. The burden on infrastructure is reaching the breaking point. Just one small example: how long is your wait in local traffic during rush hours these days? (Hard to believe such a concept as “rush hour” exists in once-bucolic Monsey.) Much more important is how overdevelopment affects safety. Doesn’t your heart sink while driving up the hill on Rte. 306, praying that no toddler misjudge his scooter by just inches into oncoming traffic? How could anyone have approved this?
But what to do? No amount of objections at Planning, Zoning and Town Board meetings, no appeals to following laws and regulations, no basic seichel can match how local developers and their friends seem to have the politicians and other supposed public servants in their pockets. And so we stand by helplessly as more multifamily monstrosities get built willy-nilly, despite (or in spite of?) the protections of zoning laws and processes meant to act as a bulwark against all this – let’s call it what it is – abuse.
Well, things may be changing. One recent case highlights how far the abuse can go, and the degree to which right-minded residents coming together can fight it.
The case is Viola Gardens, a condominium development on Viola Road across from Ramapo High School. The 5.5-acre parcel was carved out of property owned at the time by a reform temple, whose prominent members include the town attorney and the chief building inspector’s wife. The following is based on a review of court documents in two cases brought against the developer of Viola Gardens.
The first case dealt with the developer’s efforts to “spot-zone” the property – downsizing a single zoning lot, a practice that is generally illegal. The lot allowed for 9 single-family homes, but the developer wanted to build condominium units for 44 families, almost 5 times the original density. A neighbor sued, and they settled on terms that nevertheless allowed the 44 units, but nothing more.
Once construction began, however, there were signs that the developer was building an additional apartment for each unit, breaking not only the agreement, but also local law since the spot-zoned lot he created did not permit accessory apartments. Additional apartments would have increased the density to 88 families, almost 10 times the original density of 9 families.
But here’s where things took a different turn. Although they were told there’s nothing they could do, it’s the way of the world here in Monsey, the neighbors grouped together, explored options and began raising money. A delegation met with developer. According to an affirmation filed in the neighbors’ subsequent action, the developer “plainly admitted at said meeting that, from the very inception of the Project, he had built and intends to sell the dwelling units as single units with accessory apartments.” The neighbors asked him to abide by his original agreement, but to no avail: “When asked if he would limit the Project to 44 units without accessory apartments,” the affirmation continues, “[the developer] flatly and repeatedly refused.”
The group then sought daas Torah from a major posek in choshen mishpat who said, according to a ksav shown to the author, that the neighbors were allowed to complain to the authorities and go to secular courts, and that there was no problem of mesirah.
The group made a formal complaint to the chief building inspector, detailing the ways the developer was breaking local laws and regulations. It was ignored.
At that point, the group had no choice but to go to court, commencing the second case in connection with this project. They named the developer, the builder and the chief building inspector as defendants. The defendants’ argument was expected – until the project is completely built and multiple families actually move in, there is no actual violation of any law. Plaintiffs argued that this would reward the defendants’ wrongdoing – at that point the town would say, as it’s done so often before, that it’s too late and claim they have no choice but to grant additional variances retroactively. Besides, the additional apartments may have already been built.
The judge wasn’t buying the defendants’ argument. He took judicial notice of the pervasive corruption in this town, thereby establishing such corruption as incontrovertible fact (itself a sorry statement on our affairs). Indeed, almost as if on cue, within days the co-defendant building inspector was arrested on over 100 felony charges of showing illegal favoritism to such builders and developers as his co-defendants.
Before ruling on plaintiffs’ request for a temporary restraining order, the judge ordered an inspection – not by the town, but by plaintiffs. Plaintiffs hired an architect and engineer who took pictures and compiled a formal site visit report. What they found was extraordinary, even by Ramapo standards. The report showed not just one additional apartment per unit (with separate boilers, heating units, plumbing lines, electrical panels – all clearly labeled for the additional apartment – even an additional kitchen), but at least three other additional apartments as well. As plaintiffs’ attorney stated, these egregious violations were nothing short of outright fraud.
The total number of additional apartments would have led to at least 176 families on land originally designated for 9, a density of almost 20 times, or 2000%, of what was contemplated under the zoning laws of the town. The development has a one-lane service road connecting to Viola Road, itself one lane in each direction. The enormity of the problem created when 176 families – each with, say, 5 to 10 children – need to enter and exit through a one-lane street onto Viola Road is mind-boggling.
The judge gave the town just one day to decide whether to order work stopped at the property. At that point, even the town could not look away. Over the developer’s objections, all work was halted completely by the time of the next days’ hearing, and the cozy relationship between the town and a developer, at least in this case, and at least for the time being, was broken.
No doubt the town and the developer, out of the harsh spotlight of the courtroom for now, are trying to figure out their next moves. But the nearby residents learned a valuable lesson: if they work together to raise resources, explore options pursuant to daas Torah, and take legal action where necessary then, with siyata dishmaya, not only can something be done to stop this abuse, but the abuse they stop may be much greater than they thought.
{Matzav.com}
Thursday, November 3, 2016
FBI Sources Believe Clinton Foundation Case Moving Towards "Likely an Indictment"
1. The Clinton Foundation investigation is far more expansive than anybody has reported so far and has been going on for more than a year.
2. The laptops of Clinton aides Cherryl Mills and Heather Samuelson have not been destroyed, and agents are currently combing through them. The investigation has interviewed several people twice, and plans to interview some for a third time.
3. Agents have found emails believed to have originated on Hillary Clinton's secret server on Anthony Weiner's laptop. They say the emails are not duplicates and could potentially be classified in nature.
4. Sources within the FBI have told him that an indictment is "likely" in the case of pay-for-play at the Clinton Foundation, "barring some obstruction in some way" from the Justice Department.
5. FBI sources say with 99% accuracy that Hillary Clinton's server has been hacked by at least five foreign intelligence agencies, and that information had been taken from it.
Transcript:
BRET BAIER: Breaking news tonight -- two separate sources with intimate knowledge of the FBI investigations into the Clinton emails and the Clinton Foundation tell Fox the following:
The investigation looking into possible pay-for-play interaction between Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and the Foundation has been going on for more than a year. Led by the white collar crime division, public corruption branch of the criminal investigative division of the FBI.
The Clinton Foundation investigation is a, quote, "very high priority." Agents have interviewed and reinterviewed multiple people about the Foundation case, and even before the WikiLeaks dumps, agents say they have collected a great deal of evidence. Pressed on that, one sources said, quote, "a lot of it," and "there is an avalanche of new information coming every day."
Some of it from WikiLeaks, some of it from new emails. The agents are actively and aggressively pursuing this case. They will be going back to interview the same people again, some for the third time.
As a result of the limited immunity deals to top aides, including Cheryl Mills and Heather Samuelson, the Justice Department had tentatively agreed that the FBI would destroy those laptops after a narrow review. We are told definitively that has not happened. Those devices are currently in the FBI field office here in Washington, D.C. and are being exploited.
The source points out that any immunity deal is null and void if any subject lied at any point in the investigation.
Meantime, the classified e-mail investigation is being run by the National Security division of the FBI. They are currently combing through former Democratic Congressman Anthony Wiener's laptop and have found e-mails that they believe came from Hillary Clinton's server that appear to be new, as in not duplicates.
Whether they contain classified material or not is not yet known. It will likely be known soon. All of this just as we move inside one week until election day.
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