“READERS FORUM” FOR SEPTEMBER 29, 2019
WHATS ON YOUR MIND TODAY?
Todays READERS POLL question is:Do you feel that the City of Evansville is having serious cash flow problems?
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DEEP STATE: Reports Point to the Trump-Ukraine Whistleblower Being a CIA Agent
DEEP STATE: Reports Point to the Trump-Ukraine Whistleblower Being a CIA Agent
by MATT VESPAFOR TOWNHALL
So, who is this Trump-Ukraine whistleblower? Yes, the identities of whistleblowers are protected, but we all know pieces about who these folks are trickles down to the press. This is the Trump White House. The liberal media hates the president. They will do anything to destroy him, even outing the identity of the CIA agent. The New York Times reported that three anonymous sources told them the whistleblower is a member of The Company, though of course, Langley didn’t comment and the legal team for this person said such reporting was “dangerous.†This agent was assigned to the White House (via NYT) [emphasis mine]:
The whistle-blower who revealed that President Trump sought foreign help for his re-election and that the White House sought to cover it up is a C.I.A. officer who was detailed to work at the White House at one point, according to three people familiar with his identity.
The man has since returned to the C.I.A., the people said. Little else is known about him. His complaint made public Thursday suggested he was an analyst by training and made clear he was steeped in details of American foreign policy toward Europe, demonstrating a sophisticated understanding of Ukrainian politics and at least some knowledge of the law.
The whistle-blower’s expertise will likely add to lawmakers’ confidence about the merits of his complaint, and tamp down allegations that he might have misunderstood what he learned about Mr. Trump. He did not listen directly to a July call between Mr. Trump and President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukrainethat is at the center of the political firestorm over the president’s mixing of diplomacy with personal political gain.
This complaint is the hill Democrats have decided to die on concerning impeaching Trump. This whistleblower alleges that President Trump coerced Ukrainian leaders to open a corruption probe into former Vice President Joe Biden’s son, Hunter, or risk having military aid withheld. That did not happen. In fact, a transcript of the call showed that it was the Ukrainians who brought up Biden and Trump’s “favor†was merely asking them to help with the Department of Justice’s investigation into the origins of the Russia collusion circus. This whistleblower also wasn’t in on the call. The Trump-Russia collusion myth, which the Democrats had hoped to find something impeachable, was already a shoddy reason to engage in this nonsensical crusade to undo the 2016 election. This wild goose chase is even more pathetic. There was nothing illegal here. There was no quid pro quo. And the president can say whatever he wants to foreign leaders. It’s not the job of the intelligence community to snitch on the president.
St. Vincent Recognizes NICU Awareness Month
Neonatal Intensive Care Awareness or NICU Awareness Month is hosted in September of every year and is designed to honor NICU patients, their families, and the NICU professionals who care for them. St. Vincent has cared for thousands of NICU babies over the years and is asking the community to share their story online to help bring more awareness around this subject.
When most families learn that a new baby will be added to their family, there is hope and excitement, but sometimes the unexpected happens. Each year more than half a million babies are admitted to the NICU and thanks to advances in neonatal medicine, more babies have been able to benefit from the specialized care at St. Vincent and other neonatal intensive care units across the country.
Having a NICU at your hospital is important because caring for infants is different than caring for other patients. The field of neonatology is highly specialized and requires a team of professionals that may include neonatologists, psychologists, lactation consultants, nurse practitioners, pulmonologists and more.
Most people assume babies who are treated in the NICU are premature, but more than half of the babies admitted to the NICU were born at normal birth weight and are 37 weeks gestation or older. St. Vincent physicians are thankful for the valuable data that is available to help them deliver the best NICU care for babies, but more research is needed.
What can you do help promote NICU awareness all year long?
- Educate yourself – most NICU babies have special needs that last longer than their NICU stay and some babies may have special health and developmental needs that last a lifetime. Seek out a family like yours or find out how to support another family in need
- Recognize NICU staff – write a note, send an email or gift to your local NICU staff to let them know that they’re making a difference and you appreciate them
- Share your story – most people have never heard of a NICU before. Let others know about the extraordinary care that NICUs provide. Use the hashtag #NICUAwareness if sharing online and tag St. Vincent Evansville on Facebook @StVincentEvansville
VANDERBURGH COUNTY FELONY CHARGES
Below are the felony cases to be filed by the Vanderburgh County Prosecutor’s Office today.
Jessica Levettle Forest: Domestic battery (Level 6 Felony)
Jennifer Lynn Steele: Residential entry (Level 6 Felony), Domestic battery (Level 6 Felony), Criminal mischief (Class B misdemeanor)
Bryan Michael Houston: Domestic battery (Level 6 Felony)
Katrina Antwonette Curry: Theft (Level 6 Felony), Theft (Level 6 Felony)
Perry Ryan Willingham: Attempt Battery by bodily waste (Level 6 Felony), Resisting law enforcement (Class A misdemeanor), Operating a motor vehicle without ever receiving a license (Class C misdemeanor), Disregarding stop sign (C infraction)
Kelsie Blair Hill: Dealing in methamphetamine (Level 2 Felony), Dealing in a narcotic drug (Level 2 Felony), Neglect of a dependent (Level 6 Felony), Neglect of a dependent (Level 6 Felony), Neglect of a dependent (Level 6 Felony)
Michael Edward Peavler: Possession of methamphetamine (Level 6 Felony), Possession of paraphernalia (Class C misdemeanor)
April Lee Simpson: Possession of methamphetamine (Level 5 Felony), Possession of a narcotic drug (Level 5 Felony)
Moses Trell Monroe: Intimidation (Level 6 Felony), Intimidation (Level 6 Felony)
Michael Alan Sanders: Domestic battery (Level 6 Felony)
Brent A. Dillon: Battery resulting in serious bodily injury (Level 5 Felony), Resisting law enforcement (Class A misdemeanor)
William Johnson Devers: Intimidation (Level 5 Felony), Domestic battery (Level 5 Felony)
Michael Avon Eastwood: Intimidation (Level 6 Felony), Resisting law enforcement (Class A misdemeanor), Operating a vehicle while intoxicated (Class C misdemeanor), Operating a motor vehicle without ever receiving a license (Class C misdemeanor)
Eriyon Damon Gibson: Auto theft (Level 6 Felony), Resisting law enforcement (Class A misdemeanor), Operating a motor vehicle without ever receiving a license (Class C misdemeanor), Disregarding stop sign (C infraction)
Gerald Thomas: Possession of methamphetamine (Level 6 Felony), Resisting law enforcement (Class A misdemeanor)
ADOPT A PET
Tessa is a shy female Beagle. She is 5 years old, and has been adopted & returned to VHS multiple times. She is what some might call a “project dog.†She needs a stable home environment, free of loud young kids, where she can learn how to trust people and be your everyday average dog. And the biggest things she’ll need to do that are time & patience. Tessa’s adoption fee is $130 and includes her spay, microchip, and vaccines. Contact Vanderburgh Humane at (812) 426-2563 for adoption details!
Star – Star is a female chocolate Lab mix! She was adopted from VHS, then found running as a stray, and never reclaimed by her family. So now, she’s seeking a new home! She got her name because while she was running loose and VHS team members were trying to catch her, they saw a shooting star. She is 5 years old and heartworm-positive, but VHS will cover the cost of her treatment. Her adoption fee is only $110. Contact Vanderburgh Humane at (812) 426-2563 for adoption details!