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San Fran Mayor London Breed Is Falling Down Over Drag Queens

You have to see and hear it to believe it. Some night see this article as highlighting the lunatic fringe… but it’s actually the mainstream left at this point. Take a gander at this clip from a recent mayoral candidate debate in San Francisco.

Mayor and candidate London Breed asks candidate Mark Farrell to show his fealty to the cult of LGBTQ+ by naming three drag queens from the city to prove his “street cred” in supporting the LGBTQ+ community.  

Apparently, this is the second time in as many weeks that Breed tried to corner Farrell for insufficient enthusiasm about men in dresses. At the first mayoral debate the week prior, Farrell “couldn’t” name his favorite San Francisco drag queen. Their names are so absurd he probably could’ve said anything, like “Sister Princess,” and it would’ve been believable. And for anyone who doesn’t believe me, there’s a drag queen named “Sister Gay Bitch Milkshake” – so yes, anything really would do.

At the second debate, Breed said, “You were at the debate last week and couldn’t name any drag queens on your own.” She then offered Farrell a “chance to redeem” himself by naming three “LGBTQ advisors for [his] campaign,” and then three drag queens from the city by the bay.

Farrell responded predictably by trying to burnish his LGBTQ credits. Farrell said he, a straight white male, put forward city legislation to reimburse gay couples who were taxed by the federal government on their health insurance benefits. “I’m incredibly proud of the support I have from our LGBTQ community,” he said.

You have to feel for a candidate like Farrell a little, even if you’re watching the performance with secondhand embarrassment. No one who wants to get elected in a place like that has much choice but to kowtow to the “queer” community. But do you have to say things like “I’m super pro-LGBTQ,” Mark? As the kids say, “cringe.”

Twitter/X users, of course, have no such loyalty.

Paul questions mayor Breed’s priorities:

User Alan Sea got a laugh out of this writer:


Maybe Farrell should hire J. Perry to write his speeches—Perry sounds like a crowd-pleaser!

Admitted: we’re closing with this one just because it’s naughty.

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Nashville Shoppers Barricade Burglars While Police Dawdle

It’s getting hard not to notice the decline in decent behavior. Drivers are running red lights, children shout expletives on the streets, and store staff are surly and hostile. But it’s more than manners—brazen crime is the order of the day in more and more of America.

We’ve heard about “teen takeovers” where groups of aggressive teenagers smash windows and jump on cars, shutting down streets. A group of teen thugs beat up a couple in Chicago on May 31, causing the pregnant woman to miscarry; at least one of them shouted “we own the streets.”

Worst of all, America still has not shaken off the deranged idea of defunding the police. It’s like campaigning for fire safety by pushing city councils to remove fire hydrants and ban firefighters from carrying hoses.

People will only take so much theft and violence before they start taking matters into their own hands. Prolific Twitter/X user Collin Rugg who owns trendingpoliticsnews.com served up this story out of Nashville, Tennessee.

The video shows a group of ordinary shoppers keeping a posse of burglars trapped inside a Perfumania store after the four tried to make off with hundreds of dollars’ worth of stolen merchandise.

The text on the video tells viewers that the video-taker’s son was shopping when the burglars busted in. A group of adults and at least one child can be seen blocking the front door when the thieves try to exit.

The video claims it took police a half-hour to show up. Well, at least they showed up. In California, they made shoplifting less than $950 an optional misdemeanor (it used to be a felony), and Golden State residents say you’re lucky to get a police response at all.

Collin used the fire emoji and said “love this” about the citizen cops. Plenty of other X users felt the same.

In good times, most people don’t like the idea of vigilante justice, but hard times move people to look for solutions they wouldn’t consider otherwise. User Marc points out that we all pay for theft through higher prices, and folks are sick of paying taxes for police departments that can’t get the job done.



“One Bad Dude” lays down some truth in the thread (if you doubt it, read up on what’s happening to Daniel Penny).

What would you do if you were watching the shoplifting? Jump in with your fellow citizens, or call the cops? Tell us in the comments.

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Boston Mayor Backed “Do-Not Prosecute” List For So-Called “Low-Level Crimes”

Boston’s Democratic Mayor Michelle Wu’s responses to a 2021 candidate questionnaire – in which she expressed support for a controversial do-not prosecute list – has come to light.

Fox News reports that Wu completed the “2021 Boston Mayoral Candidate Questionnaire” prior to her election. The survey was conducted by Progressive Massachusetts, designed to rank the progressiveness of elected officials and potential candidates.

According to her responses, Wu expressed support for allowing noncitizens to vote in the city’s local elections. She also responded “yes” when asked about the closing of the Boston Police gang database.

Most controversial though was her response to a policy memo enacted by former Suffolk County District Attorney, Rachael Rollins. Under the policy, “low-level” crimes including shoplifting, driving while suspended, destruction of property and threats, would not be prosecuted should an offender be caught.

In response to this topic as part of the survey, Wu expressed her support for the list.

Social media users were mixed in their responses, highlighting the vagueness of some crimes listed in the list.

Others disagreed with the policy enactments, expressing concern over the impact it could have on crime levels.

The do-not prosecute list can be found here, and includes 15 “non-violent” crimes. Take a look and let us know whether you agree or disagree with Mayor Wu’s support for it.

Big Cities, Crime Denial

Left-Wing Journo Who Bragged London Is Safe Mugged In Street

A controversial progressive activist and former radio presenter from the United Kingdom was mugged in London this week, following years of claims by the man that the city is safe.

Matthew Stadlen, a political commentator who made a name for himself through his relentless criticism of the Conservative government, announced on Twitter on March 14 that a thief had stolen his cell phone from his hand while riding a moped.  

“Had my phone snatched out of my hand from behind by a man on a motorbike this afternoon. I had the dogs on their leads in one hand and was typing stuff into the phone with the other while stood on the edge of the pavement. If you need me, please send a DM or email,” Stadlen wrote.

Stadlen has a long history of denying London’s rising crime problem.

Only in February, 2024, Stadlen told a London regular that the city, in his experience, is “pretty generally pretty great.”

The exchange followed a sneering post from Stadlen on February 26, mocking those who feel uncomfortable in a city increasingly populated by illegal aliens, plagued by robberies and, and enduring a wave of violent crime – much like the great liberal-run cities of the United States.

“Please be careful if you come to London. You might encounter human beings of different religions, ethnicities and races. Take it slowly. Just at your own pace,” Stadlen wrote.

Most shockingly, though, is how Stadlen once insisted that he would always be safe in London – and that he would never get mugged.

“I live in London. I’ve never been mugged and never will be. I’m very much appreciated,” Stadlen once said.

And, in response to an X user who pointed it out, Stadlen doubled down and insisted he actually wasn’t mugged.

“More of a robbery than a mugging. The guy was on a motorbike, came from behind and nicked it out of my hand. But I’m annoyed with myself for not paying attention,” Stadlen said.

Sure, that definitely isn’t the same thing.  


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