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-Lurid Crime Tales-
UPDATE: Democratic Aide Fired for Backdoor Love Romp in Senate Hearing Room Finds New Role as Bottom-Tier Sex Worker
[FreeBeacon] Disgusting Content Alert!

Aidan Maese-Czeropski, the former legislative aide to Sen. Ben Cardin (D., Md.) who lost his job after filming a backdoor sex romp in a Senate hearing room, has launched a new career as an independent sex worker. Before his retirement this year, Cardin served alongside notorious Democratic pervert Ted Kennedy as well as convicted felon Bob Menendez, also a Democrat.

The defrocked aide appears to have relocated to Sydney, Australia, where he recently launched accounts on p0rn websites OnlyFans and Just For Fans under the moniker "Senate Twink." Urban Dictionary defines "twink" as "a gay or effeminate man, or a young man regarded as an object of homosexual desire, usually a 'bottom.'" For just $9.99 a month, subscribers can gain access to a trove of Senate Twink (he/his) content, including "hardcore bareback sex, Q&As, kink and custom content, and lots of nudes."

Posted by: The Walking Unvaxed || 02/20/2025 00:00 || Comments || Link || [11131 views] Top|| File under:

#1  Sad. At least not all of us are paying him anymore.
Posted by: Super Hose || 02/20/2025 5:45 Comments || Top||

#2  But who was the pusherman?
Posted by: Skidmark || 02/20/2025 5:56 Comments || Top||

#3  "Bottom-tier"?

Snark o the Day candidate.
Posted by: Mercutio || 02/20/2025 9:53 Comments || Top||

#4  He worked in an wretched hive of scum and villainy dominated by dishonorable and malicious prostitution and still managed to better himself.

Chapeau!
Posted by: Elmerert Hupens2660 || 02/20/2025 11:08 Comments || Top||

#5  That's a good one, Elmerert.
Posted by: Abu Uluque || 02/20/2025 13:57 Comments || Top||


Home Front: Politix
Breaking: Kash Konfirmed!
[Epoch Times] The Senate on Feb. 20 confirmed Kash Patel as director of the FBI.

Senators voted 51 to 49 to confirm Patel, who gained prominence for exposing alleged FBI and Justice Department malfeasance during the Crossfire Hurricane probe into the Trump campaign. Sens. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) and Susan Collins (R-Maine) crossed the aisle to join Democrats in voting against Patel’s nomination.
Posted by: Bobby || 02/20/2025 15:52 || Comments || Link || [11142 views] Top|| File under:

#1  MAUAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAhahahaha....*choke* *wheeze* *GASP* MAUAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!
Posted by: Silentbrick || 02/20/2025 16:57 Comments || Top||

#2  This is sort of shaping up as the worst case scenario for the DS. Now I would like to see confirmation of the bench strength. What is Hulk Hogan nominated for?
Posted by: Super Hose || 02/20/2025 18:59 Comments || Top||

#3  Let the festivities commence! Heh heh heh...
Posted by: Nguard || 02/20/2025 19:42 Comments || Top||

#4  What is Hulk Hogan nominated for?

I can hardly wait to find out. In the meantime, I am hoping Dennis Rodman gets appointed ambassador to North Korea. But some say he has returned to his homeworld.
Posted by: SteveS || 02/20/2025 20:05 Comments || Top||

#5  ^^ Now THAT'S funny, right there.

I don't care who you are.
Posted by: badanov || 02/20/2025 23:05 Comments || Top||


Mitch McConnell to Retire
Posted by: DarthVader || 02/20/2025 12:10 || Comments || Link || [11134 views] Top|| File under:

#1  Go away turtle
Posted by: DarthVader || 02/20/2025 12:11 Comments || Top||

#2  Extra funding dry up?
Posted by: swksvolFF || 02/20/2025 12:20 Comments || Top||

#3  Where is Pelosi, on a ventilator somewhere ?
Posted by: Besoeker || 02/20/2025 12:49 Comments || Top||

#4  Is he retiring as a democrat?
Posted by: Airandee || 02/20/2025 13:48 Comments || Top||

#5  He had one good accomplishment. He kept Merrick The Weasel Garland from becoming a Supreme Court Justice. Other than that, it'll be good to see him go.
Posted by: Abu Uluque || 02/20/2025 13:59 Comments || Top||

#6 
Not soon enough
Posted by: NN2N1 || 02/20/2025 14:02 Comments || Top||

#7  He also got a lot of judges approved during Donald Trump’s first term, which shaped the landscape in a lot of ways to make Trump 47 possible and successful. Other than that he is a corrupt, hate-filled, and canny political operator who definitely does not like it when the peepul — including President Trump — dare to think they have any input in ruling the country that belongs to him and the rest of the Senate.
Posted by: trailing wife || 02/20/2025 15:06 Comments || Top||

#8  Amen and Amen at #5.
Posted by: Besoeker || 02/20/2025 15:19 Comments || Top||

#9  #5 Garland wasn't among those pardoned.
Posted by: Procopius2k || 02/20/2025 15:31 Comments || Top||

#10  Good to see a guy get out while he still has his health and can truly enjoy all of the wealth he has collected over the years. Doesn’t look like he’ll be asked to call on Bingo Night. Those days are have passed.
Posted by: Super Hose || 02/20/2025 18:53 Comments || Top||


Superintendents association tells members that it can ignore Education Department's DEI order
The Fuck Around stage…
The association said the guidance was not "very convincing" and that the order is not expected to successfully beat any legal challenges.

The School Superintendents Association, known as AASA, told its members this week that they can ignore the Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights' order to drop diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) policies or lose federal funding.

The Education Department's guidance last week told the public schools nationwide that they had 14 days to comply with the order or face repercussions, including a loss of federal funding. The guidance highlighted that "treating students differently on the basis of race to achieve nebulous goals such as diversity, racial balancing, social justice, or equity is illegal."

The association said the guidance was not "very convincing," because it predicts the order will not beat any legal challenges and because President Donald Trump recently halted the office's civil rights enforcement.

"It is also important for districts to remember that there is a long-drawn out process for rescinding funding for failure to comply with civil rights laws," the association told members Monday.

The association's civil rights attorney said districts that are concerned about federal backlash over their policies should “focus on programs and activities that might be at risk under the current law, regulations, and judicial guidance.

"Policies that explicitly use race in admissions, financial aid, hiring, or discipline—such as racial quotas, set-asides, or preferential treatment—are the most at risk under current law," she stated. "Similarly, DEI programs that stereotype individuals or groups, assign racial blame, or suppress speech based on race could be suspect."

The association added that no federal law bans the teaching of race-related topics, and argued that any order by Office for Civil Rights to do so would violate laws and raise First Amendment issues.
Posted by: Sheater Sninemp9160 || 02/20/2025 05:08 || Comments || Link || [11125 views] Top|| File under:

#1  I am sure that the parents will just let this slide.
Posted by: Super Hose || 02/20/2025 5:49 Comments || Top||

#2  GSA: The Federal DEI Gravy Train Is Now Derailed
Posted by: Skidmark || 02/20/2025 6:10 Comments || Top||


#4  I think they can (unless Courts rule DEI illegal), but it would (should) mean loss of all Federal funding (which shouldn't exist in the first place.)
Posted by: Glenmore || 02/20/2025 8:43 Comments || Top||


#6  They can ignore the order. They can forget about federal funding too.
Posted by: Abu Uluque || 02/20/2025 14:01 Comments || Top||


Pritzker suggests Trump will try to deport all gays, disabled, women, and minorities
[PUBLISH.TWITTER]


Posted by: Fred || 02/20/2025 2025-02-20 01:13 || Comments || Link || [11136 views] Top|| File under:

#1  And all people with Hispanic sounding surnames! /sarcasm
Posted by: Rambler || 02/20/2025 1:20 Comments || Top||

#2  Women???
Posted by: Grom the Affective || 02/20/2025 3:58 Comments || Top||

#3  Wealthiest man in Illinois soon to become the ONLY man in Illinois.
Posted by: Besoeker || 02/20/2025 5:08 Comments || Top||

#4  Nah, just you governor.
Posted by: DarthVader || 02/20/2025 5:28 Comments || Top||

#5  It’s almost like Pritzker is just making things up.
Posted by: Super Hose || 02/20/2025 5:48 Comments || Top||

#6  What's the matter with him? Does he need an enema or what?
Posted by: Ulailet+Thud3602 || 02/20/2025 6:19 Comments || Top||

#7 
Posted by: DarthVader || 02/20/2025 6:40 Comments || Top||

#8 
Pritzker will likely say, or make up anything to deflect from it's helping the LSD's force an improperly tested Vaxicide on the public.

Pritzker's questionable trial test result data & ongoing DEFENSE, is clearly in direct conflict with dozens of Worldwide, respected medical sources.

If the test data was "adjusted" for use justification, Trump could use this to void their IMMUNITY.

Also, DOGE will likely be looking into possible C-19 Scamdemic/VAX/election $$$$ funding schemes.
Posted by: NN2N1 || 02/20/2025 8:42 Comments || Top||

#9  Does he need an enema or what?
Yes, but that would make him disappear.

Snark O'The Day
Posted by: Glenmore || 02/20/2025 8:44 Comments || Top||

#10  Don't forget owls, derrrr garrrdangit owls always a hootin' and a flyn'.
Posted by: swksvolFF || 02/20/2025 12:19 Comments || Top||

#11  Sadly, some people actually believe this shit.
Posted by: Abu Uluque || 02/20/2025 14:04 Comments || Top||

#12  Whipping the deranged into a frenzy. Cool.
Posted by: Rex Mundi || 02/20/2025 16:20 Comments || Top||

#13  You don't suppose this lame politician actually believes his own BS?
Posted by: JohnQC || 02/20/2025 17:50 Comments || Top||

#14  This retard said there would only be straight white dudes, because they threw out the women. H must be one of those female child enthusiasts.
Posted by: swksvolFF || 02/20/2025 18:04 Comments || Top||


Judge sets hearing to discuss dropping charges against NYC mayor
[IsraelTimes] A US federal judge has ordered the Trump Justice Department to appear in court Wednesday to explain its extraordinary decision to drop corruption charges against New York Mayor Eric Adams, a move that triggered a wave of protest resignations.

US District Judge Dale Ho,
…Biden appointee, immigrant Filipino-American, his previous job was director of the American Civil Liberties Union's voting rights project …
who is presiding over the case, has ordered the embattled mayor of the largest US city and Justice Department prosecutors to attend a 2 p.m. (1900 GMT) hearing in Manhattan to discuss the reasons for dismissing the charges.

In asking last week for the case against Adams to be dropped, acting Deputy Attorney General Emil Bove says the prosecution was restricting the Democratic mayor’s “ability to devote full attention and resources to illegal immigration and violent crime.”

The unusual request prompted allegations that it was a quid pro quo in exchange for Adams agreeing to enforce Republican President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown — a claim denied by the mayor.

“I want to be crystal clear with New Yorkers: I never offered — nor did anyone offer on my behalf — any trade of my authority as your mayor for an end to my case,” he says.

Adams, who pleaded not guilty in September to charges of fraud and bribery, has been under growing pressure to resign.

On Monday, the head of New York’s city council called on the mayor, who is facing reelection in November, to step down and four deputy mayors announced that they were resigning.

Governor Kathy Hochul, who has the power to remove Adams from office, was meeting with “key leaders” on Tuesday to discuss what she called a “path forward with the goal of ensuring stability for the City of New York.”
Posted by: trailing wife || 02/20/2025 2025-02-20 00:53 || Comments || Link || [11137 views] Top|| File under:

#1  "Key leaders" - including Al Sharpton.
Posted by: Rambler || 02/20/2025 1:23 Comments || Top||

#2  So, what's the story there?
Posted by: Grom the Affective || 02/20/2025 4:00 Comments || Top||

#3  Charging someone with airline upgrades seems novel. There doesn’t seem to be any history of anyone else being charged similarly. It’s almost like Adams was targeted.
Posted by: Super Hose || 02/20/2025 5:52 Comments || Top||

#4  Governor Kathy Hochul, who has the power to remove Adams from office, was meeting with “key leaders” on Tuesday to discuss what she called a “path forward with the goal of ensuring stability for the City of New York.”

Governor Hochul, meet Tom Holman. Tom Holman, meet Governor Hochul.
Posted by: Besoeker || 02/20/2025 5:56 Comments || Top||

#5  I think the problem is that even though Adams is corrupt THESE legal actions were primarily politically motivated and would not stand up under fair appeal even if he was convicted. Better to start fresh.
Posted by: Glenmore || 02/20/2025 8:48 Comments || Top||

#6  If Hochul removes him, he will catch a shuttle to DC and talk to his new friends, the Feds. They are juggling knives.
Posted by: Super Hose || 02/20/2025 18:44 Comments || Top||


NY Gov. Hochul orders National Guard to staff correction facilities amid unsanctioned strikes, staff shortages
[FoxNews] Strike continues despite increased salaries, benefits

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced on Tuesday preparations to use the New York National Guard to protect correction officers who are currently on the job, inmates, and the communities surrounding the correctional facilities.

The move comes after inmates took over three dorms and attacked three guards at Collins Correctional Facility in Erie County, amid reports of staffing shortages.
New York State politicians not willing to spend enough to hire adequate staff? Or were they trying to protect the suffering inmates from meanie guards?
Over the last year, dozens of guards at the facility have been injured by inmates, Fox News Digital previously reported.

The governor also directed Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (DOCCS) commissioner Daniel Martuscello and senior administration officials to meet with leaders from the New York State Correctional Officers & Police Benevolent Association (NYSCOPBA) to "call for an end to the unlawful work stoppage that is causing significant public safety concerns across New York," according to a statement.

"The illegal and unlawful actions being taken by a number of correction officers must end immediately," Gov. Hochul wrote in the statement. "We will not allow these individuals to jeopardize the safety of their colleagues, incarcerated people, and the residents of communities surrounding our correctional facilities."

New York National Guard members will be deployed to DOCCS facilities on Wednesday if the unlawful work stoppage does not end, and will begin to take appropriate disciplinary action "as necessary," according to the statement.

Hochul's counsel will work with the Office of the Attorney General on legal mechanisms, like the Taylor Law, which will compel employees to return to work.

"This illegal job action involving NYSCOPBA members is causing irreparable harm to the operations of the department and jeopardizing the safety and security of their co-workers within these facilities," Martuscello wrote. "We will continue to develop strategies to reduce assaults and to bring more staff on board."

He added there is always room for progress and for disagreements with the union, but he urges all those on strike to end the measure.

In March 2024, the union agreed to a collective bargaining agreement with the State of New York to improve working conditions for corrections officers.

Some of the benefits included: increased salaries and starting pay for new employees by $6,500, increased correction officer location-based pay by $500 to $1,000 per officer for downstate assignments, increased correction officer hazardous duty pay from $200 to $1,075, and providing 12 weeks of fully-paid parental leave.

Laws and administrative changes have been made to protect corrections officers, and recruitment efforts have been expanded.

The NYSCOPBA did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment.
Posted by: Skidmark || 02/20/2025 00:00 || Comments || Link || [11136 views] Top|| File under:

#1  staff shortages

The illegals are leaving?
Posted by: Grom the Affective || 02/20/2025 3:59 Comments || Top||

#2  I didn’t think they jailed people in NY anymore other than Penny.
Posted by: Super Hose || 02/20/2025 5:53 Comments || Top||

#3  New York State politicians not willing to spend enough to hire adequate staff? Or were they trying to protect the suffering inmates from meanie guards?

Protecting valued (captured) voters. It's getting tight out there. Got to have a place that they can get a hundred or so votes in their three week count on a close race.
Posted by: Procopius2k || 02/20/2025 6:53 Comments || Top||

#4  If Hochul can't pay the guards, the Cartels will...this is truly third world.

Good order and discipline has collapsed. The good Guards are not paid enough and they have to fight on three fronts - against inmates, bad leadership and guards bought with Cartel money, and stupid politicians. Not sure there is an easy way out of this for ole Kathy - she earned this disaster.
Posted by: Tennessee || 02/20/2025 9:07 Comments || Top||

#5  She get a complaint article from the BBC or nah?
Posted by: swksvolFF || 02/20/2025 12:24 Comments || Top||

#6  The problem for the rest of us is when New York can't afford to incarcerate criminals, or just plain refuses to incarcerate them, and they commit crimes in other states.
Posted by: Abu Uluque || 02/20/2025 14:12 Comments || Top||

#7  Cautionary observation-from CCPOA (California Correctional Peace Officer association) interactions off the record, I can tell you that staffing shortages are sometimes a desired end-state for liberal state systems with long-standing union corrections officers. Pensions in CA, (and others with similar unionized systems) I suspect, are based on "high-one" annual salaries. Overtime is counted in that computation, so you often get systems where last year individuals game the system, with fellow-union partners, to get massive amounts of overtime at the back-end of their careers, to inflate pension amounts. (I recall from many years past a rumored Oakland bus-driver in a similar system, whose last year payroll exceeded 300,000 with massive overtime and whose 35 years of service (35x2%=70%) gave him a pension of 210,000 per annum.)
Posted by: NoMoreBS || 02/20/2025 14:45 Comments || Top||

#8  ^ tell me why any 'civil servant' should get a retirement that is greater than the average salary of the taxpayers. If you want to increase your pension make sure the average taxpayer's income rises as well.
Posted by: Procopius2k || 02/20/2025 15:33 Comments || Top||

#9  Foks used to get the "highest of the remaining last three years." Max overtime was standard.
Posted by: Besoeker || 02/20/2025 15:36 Comments || Top||

#10  at the time of my retirement, it was highest 3 yr avg and just base pay, no OT or add-ons like uniform pay reimbursement
Posted by: Frank G || 02/20/2025 16:06 Comments || Top||

#11  Thanks for that correction, Frank.
Posted by: Besoeker || 02/20/2025 16:12 Comments || Top||



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